WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Full Results, Winners And Match Grades

WWE Royal Rumble 2025: The WWE Royal Rumble 2025 took place at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, featuring an exciting card with two massive Royal Rumble matches, championship defenses, and high-stakes contests. John Cena and Charlotte Flair headlined the Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble matches, respectively. The event also saw surprise appearances, including Becky Lynch, The Rock, Joe Hendry, and AJ Lee. This year’s Rumble delivered plenty of twists and turns, with unexpected winners and thrilling moments.

WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Overview

Event Opening: Stephanie McMahon’s Town Hall Address

The WWE Royal Rumble 2025 kicked off with Stephanie McMahon addressing the audience. In an impromptu town hall, McMahon expressed her gratitude to the fans for making the Royal Rumble the biggest event in its history. Her welcoming words were followed by an exciting pyro display and an opening video package that set the tone for the night.

Charlotte Flair Claims Victory in Women’s Royal Rumble Match

The Women’s Royal Rumble Match was packed with high drama, as Charlotte Flair made a monumental return to claim victory. The match saw Liv Morgan finish as the runner-up for the third year in a row. The Rumble’s early entries featured a babyface vs. heel dynamic that captured the crowd’s attention right away.

Key moments included Chelsea Green earning major cheers when she scored the first elimination of the night, eliminating B-Fab. As the match progressed, Nia Jax dominated, eliminating nine participants before finally being eliminated by Charlotte Flair, who would go on to win the match. Jordynne Grace and Trish Stratus made surprise entries, both receiving massive reactions from the crowd.

Grade for Women’s Royal Rumble: B

DIY Defeats Motor City Machine Guns (MCMG) for the WWE Tag Team Titles

In a thrilling 2-out-of-3 Falls Match, the tag teams of DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) and Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) faced off for the WWE Tag Team Championship. Despite an exciting contest, with great wrestling and high drama, the match took an unexpected twist when two men in black hoods interfered. These men were later revealed to be The Street Profits, who helped DIY score the second fall and win the titles.

Grade for MCMG vs. DIY: B-

Cody Rhodes Defends WWE Championship in Ladder Match Against Kevin Owens

In one of the most brutal contests of the night, Cody Rhodes defended his WWE Championship against Kevin Owens in a Ladder Match. The match was filled with dangerous spots, including Owens hitting a Fisherman’s Buster onto a ladder and Rhodes enduring a Pop-Up Powerbomb. Despite the devastating moves and intense brawling, it was Cody Rhodes who ultimately triumphed, bloodying Kevin Owens and claiming victory after a stunning Alabama Slam through a ladder.

The match had the crowd chanting “holy s—t” multiple times due to the violent spots, and Sami Zayn played a key role in checking on both competitors as the match escalated.

Grade for Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens: A

Jey Uso Shocks the World by Winning the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble Match

The Men’s Royal Rumble featured an exciting series of entries, including Rey Mysterio, Penta, John Cena, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk, among others. One of the most shocking moments came when Jey Uso emerged as the surprise winner of the Rumble match.

The match started with a dream sequence between Rey Mysterio and Penta, while Jacob Fatu dominated early on, eliminating three participants in quick succession. As the Rumble progressed, the Cena vs. Uso showdown became the central narrative, with Cena and Uso battling to the final moments. Jey Uso outlasted John Cena and claimed the victory, much to the surprise of fans.

Grade for Men’s Royal Rumble: A

Key Moments and Surprises from WWE Royal Rumble 2025

• Surprise Entrants: The Women’s Royal Rumble saw surprise entries from Trish Stratus, Alexa Bliss, and Jordynne Grace, while the Men’s Rumble featured cameos by Joe Hendry, AJ Styles, and IShowSpeed.
• Star Power: The Men’s Rumble was packed with star power, featuring John Cena, Seth Rollins, Logan Paul, AJ Styles, and CM Punk entering within close succession, building excitement for the finale.
• Innovative Spots: The Ladder Match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens was a show-stealer, featuring some of the most brutal and innovative ladder spots seen in recent memory.

Post-Rumble: WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Ticket Sales and Record-Breaking Attendance

With 67,540 tickets distributed and only 626 remaining on the day of the event, the Royal Rumble 2025 broke records for WWE attendance. This solidified its status as one of the biggest events in WWE history, further amplified by the enthusiastic crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium. Fans were treated to a night of memorable moments and shocking surprises that will continue to shape the WWE landscape for the rest of 2025.

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Conclusion: A Historic and Unpredictable Royal Rumble

WWE Royal Rumble 2025 will be remembered for its unexpected winners, surprise returns, and major moments that will likely shape the storylines leading up to WrestleMania 41. Charlotte Flair’s victory in the Women’s Rumble and Jey Uso’s triumph in the Men’s Rumble added new layers to WWE’s ongoing narratives. Additionally, the brutal Ladder Match and high-energy Tag Team Championship contest further solidified this Rumble as one of the most action-packed in recent memory.

Fans can now look forward to the fallout from these matches, with new champions, rivals, and future title contenders emerging from the 2025 Royal Rumble. With such a high level of competition and drama, WrestleMania 41 is sure to be one of the most anticipated events in WWE history.