When the 2025 Royal Rumble kicked off, many fans were focused on big names like John Cena, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins.
But it was Jey Uso, who entered at number 20, that shocked everyone by securing a surprise victory.
The decorated tag team wrestler, known for his work in The Usos, eliminated John Cena to earn his spot at WrestleMania and challenge for one of WWE’s prestigious world titles.
A Surprising Rise to the Top
Before the match, Jey Uso was considered a long shot with odds of 50-1, especially given his lack of world title experience.
He had always been a vital part of tag team wrestling but had never tasted solo championship gold.
However, by the end of the night, Uso had defied expectations and left a star-studded field of competitors in his wake, including legends like Cena and Punk.
Uso’s win sets up an exciting showdown at WrestleMania, where he’ll face either Cody Rhodes—his former tag team partner—or Gunther for a world title.
This marks a pivotal moment in Uso’s career, as he finally gets the chance to step into the spotlight and chase that elusive world championship.
The Early Chaos and Shocking Eliminations
The Rumble kicked off with a bang, featuring Mexican legends Rey Mysterio and Penta.
Early on, Penta nearly eliminated himself after a misstep, but luckily only one foot hit the floor, keeping him in the match.
From there, the action picked up speed with some surprising moments, like Bron Breakker’s aggressive moves that led to quick eliminations for Carmelo Hayes and Santos Escobar.
The real chaos began when iShowSpeed entered at number 8, replacing an injured Akira Tozawa.
The crowd was treated to some wild moments, like when Otis caught Speed during an elimination attempt, only for the giant to toss him onto the announce table and out of the match.
Jacob Fatu, another huge surprise entry, immediately made an impact by eliminating four superstars, including Rey Mysterio.
A brief face-off with Bron Breakker got the crowd on their feet, but Fatu’s momentum was cut short by Braun Strowman, who sent him packing.
The Stars Take Center Stage
As the Rumble match progressed, the excitement level kept rising.
John Cena made his entrance at number 23, igniting the crowd.
CM Punk followed at number 24, setting the stage for a tense showdown between him, Cena, and Roman Reigns.
The trio all had their sights set on a potential WrestleMania main event, and fans couldn’t help but imagine the fireworks that could come from such a match.
But things didn’t stop there. Seth Rollins entered the fray, adding to the star-studded mix.
With names like LA Knight, Sami Zayn, and Logan Paul still to come, the final stretch of the match was one of the most loaded in Royal Rumble history.
The Final Six and the Battle for Glory
As the final six competitors—Logan Paul, CM Punk, Jey Uso, John Cena, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins—battled it out, the tension was palpable.
Reigns and Rollins worked together for a moment, clearing out some of the competition.
However, when the former Shield members started fighting each other, CM Punk took advantage and tossed both out of the ring.
Logan Paul, who had entered at number 30 to a mixed reaction, then eliminated Punk, shocking everyone in the process.
The carnage continued as Seth Rollins attacked both Reigns and Punk with two brutal curb stomps.
Back in the ring, Cena eliminated Paul, setting the stage for the final showdown between himself and Jey Uso.
A Dream Ending for Jey Uso
In the final moments, Cena and Uso went back and forth, each trying to earn a coveted spot in the WrestleMania main event.
Ultimately, it was Jey Uso who emerged victorious, tossing Cena out of the ring and sealing his fate as the winner of the 2025 Royal Rumble.
Jey Uso’s victory was one of the most surprising in recent memory, and now the focus shifts to his upcoming match at WrestleMania.
Will he finally claim his first world title, or will he fall short against one of WWE’s top champions? Fans will have to wait until April to find out, but for now, Jey Uso has proven he’s ready for the big time.
Full Royal Rumble Entry List:
- Rey Mysterio
- Penta
- Chad Gable
- Carmelo Hayes
- Santos Escobar
- Otis
- Bron Breakker
- iShowSpeed
- Sheamus
- Jimmy Uso
- Andrade
- Jacob Fatu
- Ludwig Kaiser
- The Miz
- Joe Hendry
- Roman Reigns
- Drew McIntyre
- Finn Balor
- Shinsuke Nakamura
- Jey Uso
- AJ Styles
- Braun Strowman
- John Cena
- CM Punk
- Seth Rollins
- Dominik Mysterio
- Sami Zayn
- Damien Priest
- LA Knight
- Logan Paul
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