WWE Royal Rumble 2025: Reigns, The Rock, and Rhodes Set for Showdown

STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE‘s 2025 Royal Rumble, the company’s second most important premium live event, is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in professional wrestling. With the men’s and women’s 30-person Battle Royals offering a mix of unpredictability and high-stakes drama, the event promises to set the stage for WrestleMania 41.

In the men’s Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns emerges as the standout candidate to win. Reigns, a central figure in WWE’s long-running Bloodline storyline, could reignite rivalries with Cody Rhodes or even Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. “If Reigns wins the 30-man Battle Royal, WWE Creative can go in two key directions for the Road to WrestleMania 41,” said a wrestling insider. “Either Reigns battles Cody Rhodes again for the world title, or Triple H can throw everyone a curveball and get The Rock involved.”

The potential involvement of The Rock adds another layer of intrigue. After Reigns’ victory, Rhodes could confront him in the ring, only for Johnson to interrupt and demand a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship. This could lead to a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 41, featuring Reigns, Rhodes, and The Rock. “By booking Johnson for the end of the Royal Rumble, the company would build serious momentum heading into this week’s Raw and SmackDown episodes,” the insider added.

Meanwhile, the women’s Royal Rumble remains wide open. With a deep roster, WWE is considering top-tier performers like Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair to win the Battle Royal. “Whether it’s Becky Lynch or Charlotte Flair, the company needs a top name back on top,” said a source close to WWE Creative. Potential storylines include Lynch facing Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship or Flair battling Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship.

As WWE prepares for its most critical time of year, the Royal Rumble serves as a launching pad for WrestleMania 41. With Reigns, The Rock, and Rhodes potentially headlining, and the women’s division poised for a major shakeup, the 2025 Royal Rumble promises to deliver unforgettable moments and set the tone for the year ahead.