Who will be the one to punch their ticket to WrestleMania?
There’s no bigger way to catapult oneself into the main event of WWE’s major event than to outlast 29 other competitors in the Royal Rumble match. The prize, a championship match of the winner’s choosing at WrestleMania, has led to some career-shifting moments, just look at last year’s winners as prime examples. The first premium live event of 2025 is fast approaching, and the Royal Rumble matches will officially kick off the road to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas in April.
As the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble match inch closer to commencing, wrestlers throughout WWE are beginning to announce their intentions to be part of the match. Of course, not every competitor will be announced, as the match has been known to provide plenty of surprises, but enough of the field will be revealed to give an idea of what could be expected.
Here is a running list of stars who are confirmed to be in either match.
Who will be in men’s Royal Rumble 2025?
Sami Zayn
The latest entrant to the men’s side is Zayn, who announced his decision on Monday Night Raw on Jan. 20.
Rey Mysterio
In front of his hometown crowd, the WWE Hall of Famer said at Friday Night SmackDown on Jan. 17 he will be in the match. He first won the event in 2006.
Drew McIntyre
In the fallout of the Netflix debut, McIntyre said he will be entering the match and will try to win it for a second time.
Seth Rollins
Just before McIntyre announced his intentions, Rollins said he will be in the match and will try to prevent rival CM Punk from winning.
Roman Reigns
The ‘Wiseman’ Paul Heyman announced at Friday Night SmackDown on Jan. 10 Reigns will be entering the Royal Rumble and has his eyes set on reclaiming the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Jey Uso
Another entrant declared himself at the first Monday Night Raw on Netflix with ‘Main Event’ Jey Uso.
CM Punk
Punk added his name to the match following his win at the first Monday Night Raw on Netflix. It will be his second time in the match since returning to WWE in 2024.
John Cena
Cena’s farewell tour will include one last Royal Rumble match after he declared at the first Monday Night Raw on Netflix.
LA Knight
The first declared competitor on the men’s side was LA Knight when he announced it on Jan. 3.
Who will be in women’s Royal Rumble 2025?
Bayley
The newest entry to the women’s side is the 2024 winner as Bayley will attempt to be the first woman to win multiple Royal Rumble matches.
Nia Jax
The first competitor announced for the women’s match is the now former WWE Women’s Champion, who declared on Jan. 13 at Friday Night SmackDown.
When is Royal Rumble 2025?
Royal Rumble 2025 will take place on Feb. 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
