WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Results (Feb 01, 2025): HUGE Returns, Unexpected Winners & many more.
The 2025 WWE Royal Rumble was a night of high-octane action, shocking eliminations, and unforgettable moments. From the Women’s Royal Rumble to the Men’s Royal Rumble and championship matches, the event delivered on all fronts. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the night’s biggest matches and results.
Women’s Royal Rumble Match
The Women’s Royal Rumble kicked off with IYO SKY and Liv Morgan as the first two entrants. The match featured a mix of WWE main roster stars and NXT talent, creating an exciting dynamic. Early on, IYO SKY and Morgan traded blows, with Sky narrowly avoiding elimination by countering Morgan’s Oblivion attempt. Roxanne Perez entered at number three and immediately made an impact, hitting a combo DDT and Russian leg sweep on both Sky and Morgan.
As the match progressed, standout moments included Bianca Belair’s incredible athleticism, as she performed four backflips to avoid charging opponents and delivered a powerful suplex to Lash Legend. Nia Jax entered at number 29 and quickly became a dominant force, eliminating multiple competitors, including Bianca Belair, IYO SKY, and Naomi in one fell swoop.
The final moments saw Roxanne Perez, Charlotte Flair, and Nia Jax as the last three competitors. Perez eliminated Jax with a well-timed counter, but Flair quickly turned her attention to Perez. After a brief exchange, Flair booted Perez off the apron to secure her victory and earn a spot at WrestleMania.
Winner: Charlotte Flair
WWE Tag Team Championship: #DIY vs. Motor City Machine Guns
In a thrilling 2-out-of-3 Falls Match, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) defended their titles against the Motor City Machine Guns. The match started with the Machine Guns in control, as Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin used their signature teamwork to isolate Gargano. However, Ciampa turned the tide with a blind tag and a running knee to Shelley, securing the first fall for #DIY.
The second fall saw the Machine Guns mount a comeback, with Sabin and Shelley hitting their Skull and Bones finisher on Gargano to even the score. The final fall was a chaotic back-and-forth, with both teams pulling out all the stops. In the end, #DIY hit their Meet in the Middle finisher on Shelley to retain their titles. However, the celebration was short-lived as The Street Profits attacked #DIY post-match, signaling a heel turn and setting up a future feud.
Winners: #DIY
Undisputed WWE Championship Ladder Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens
Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens delivered a brutal and unforgettable ladder match. The action spilled to the outside early, with Owens suplexing Rhodes onto a ladder on the floor. Rhodes retaliated with a Crossroads and a devastating Alabama Slam through a broken ladder, leaving the crowd in awe.
The final moments saw both men battered and bloodied, with Owens attempting a package piledriver on a ladder bridged between the ring and the commentary desk. Rhodes countered with an Alabama Slam, sending Owens crashing through the ladder in a horrifying spot. Rhodes then climbed the ladder to retrieve the championship, cementing his victory in a match that will be remembered for years to come.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
Men’s Royal Rumble Match
The Men’s Royal Rumble was packed with surprises, intense action, and shocking eliminations. The match began with Rey Mysterio and Penta El Zero Miedo, who set the tone with their high-flying offense. Early eliminations included Carmelo Hayes, who was tossed out by Bron Breakker, and Jacob Fatu, who had a dominant run before being eliminated by Braun Strowman.
Roman Reigns made a surprise appearance at number 16, eliminating Bron Breakker and The Miz before being taken out by CM Punk. Punk and Seth Rollins had a heated confrontation, with Punk eliminating Rollins & Reigns to the crowd’s delight.
However, the drama didn’t end there. After being eliminated, Rollins snapped and attacked Reigns at ringside, with Rollins hitting Reigns with multiple stomps and leaving him lying. This unexpected outburst added another layer of intensity to the match and hinted at a potential feud between the two stars.
The final moments saw Jey Uso, John Cena, and Logan Paul as the last three competitors. Cena eliminated Paul, but Jey Uso capitalized on the chaos, pushing Cena off the apron to win the match and earn a shot at WrestleMania glory.
Winner: Jey Uso
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