WWE Royal Rumble (1 Feb 2025) was a night full of surprises, shocking eliminations, and incredible action as WWE hosted its 38th annual Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. With a record-breaking 70,347 fans in attendance, this became the largest non-WrestleMania premium live event crowd in WWE history. Featuring superstars from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, the night delivered two thrilling Royal Rumble matches, a Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship, and an intense Tag Team Championship showdown.
Let’s dive into the complete results, match timings, and highlights of WWE Royal Rumble 2025!
Event Details
- Promotion: WWE
- Brands: Raw, SmackDown, NXT
- Date: February 1, 2025
- City: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
- Attendance: 70,347
Complete Results and Match Timings
1. Charlotte Flair wins the Women’s Royal Rumble match
- Final Two: Charlotte Flair vs. Roxanne Perez
- Match Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds
Charlotte Flair outlasted 29 other women to win her second Royal Rumble match. In the final moments, Nia Jax attempted to eliminate Roxanne Perez, but Charlotte capitalized by tossing Nia over the top rope. Moments later, Charlotte delivered a devastating Big Boot to Roxanne, sending her crashing to the floor and securing her WrestleMania main event spot.
2. DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) (c) defeated Motor City Machine Guns to retain WWE Tag Team Championship
- Match Type: Two out of Three Falls Match
- Match Time: 14 minutes
- Final Score: DIY – 2, Motor City Machine Guns – 1
DIY retained their WWE Tag Team Championship in a highly competitive match, but controversy surrounded the ending. With the score tied 1-1, Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) interfered, attacking Chris Sabin with a crutch. This left Alex Shelley alone, allowing DIY to hit their Meet in the Middle finisher for the decisive pinfall victory. After the match, Street Profits assaulted DIY, adding more fuel to their rivalry.
3. Cody Rhodes (c) defeated Kevin Owens to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship
- Match Type: Ladder Match
- Match Time: 25 minutes and 5 seconds
In one of the most brutal matches of the night, Cody Rhodes defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens in a Ladder Match. Owens nearly won after delivering a low blow to Cody, but as he attempted a Package Piledriver on the announce table, Cody reversed with an Alabama Slam through a ladder. With Owens down, Cody climbed the ladder and retrieved both the Undisputed WWE Championship and Winged Eagle Championship to retain his title.
4. Jey Uso wins the Men’s Royal Rumble match
- Final Two: Jey Uso vs. John Cena
- Match Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes, and 15 seconds
The biggest shock of the night came when Jey Uso outlasted 29 other men to win the Men’s Royal Rumble match. The final three were John Cena, Logan Paul, and Jey Uso. Cena eliminated Logan Paul, leading to an intense one-on-one showdown with Jey. Cena attempted an Attitude Adjustment while standing on the apron, but Jey managed to hold onto the ropes and push Cena off, sending him crashing to the floor to secure the biggest win of his career.
Event Highlights and Notable Moments
🔹 Roxanne Perez sets a record for the longest time spent in a Women’s Royal Rumble match, lasting 1 hour, 7 minutes, and 47 seconds.
🔹 Surprise entrants in the Women’s Royal Rumble:
- Jordynne Grace (former TNA Knockout Champion)
- Trish Stratus (WWE Hall of Famer)
- Alexa Bliss (returning after maternity leave)
- Nikki Bella (former Divas Champion)
🔹 TNA’s Joe Hendry appeared in the Men’s Royal Rumble, marking a historic WWE-TNA crossover moment.
🔹 Popular influencer IShowSpeed entered the Men’s Royal Rumble as a last-minute replacement for Akira Tozawa but was quickly eliminated by Bron Breakker.
🔹 Jey Uso’s win stunned the WWE Universe, setting up a potential WrestleMania showdown with Roman Reigns.
🔹 The event set a new attendance record, with 70,347 fans in the arena, making it WWE’s biggest non-WrestleMania premium live event ever.
Final Thoughts
WWE Royal Rumble (1 Feb 2025) delivered unexpected moments, incredible action, and record-breaking performances. From Charlotte Flair and Jey Uso’s shocking victories to Cody Rhodes retaining his Undisputed Championship, the event set the stage for an exciting WrestleMania 41.
What’s next for Jey Uso, Charlotte Flair, and Cody Rhodes as they head toward the Grandest Stage of Them All? Stay tuned to WWE Raw and SmackDown for all the fallout from Royal Rumble 2025!