Royal Rumble 2025 premium live event has initiated the road to WrestleMania 41, establishing new rivalries and intensifying existing feuds. Current storyline trajectories suggest several potential matches for WWE’s biggest event of the year.
AJ Styles and Logan Paul appear positioned for a collision at WrestleMania 41. Paul entered the Royal Rumble match at number 30 and eliminated both CM Punk and Styles. While Punk faces multiple developing rivalries, Styles’s unexpected elimination by Paul sets the foundation for a potential showdown.
Charlotte Flair received mixed reactions upon entering the Women’s Royal Rumble match. During RAW, Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley invited Flair to challenge for her title at WrestleMania 41. However, Flair may target WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, offering an opportunity to elevate the champion’s status through competition with the decorated veteran.
Jey Uso secured victory in the Men’s Royal Rumble match, solidifying his position as a singles competitor. During RAW, World Heavyweight Champion Gunther confronted Uso and warned of consequences should Uso select him as his WrestleMania opponent. Their previous encounters, with Gunther prevailing in three matches, add compelling stakes to a potential championship clash.
John Cena revealed his retirement plans during Money in the Bank last year, announcing a Farewell Tour culminating at WrestleMania 41. After finishing as runner-up in the Royal Rumble match, Cena expressed interest in pursuing a 17th World Championship, placing both Cody Rhodes and Gunther in his sights.
Kevin Owens executed a Package Piledriver on Sami Zayn following their Elimination Chamber qualifier match on RAW, marking a dramatic shift in their long-standing relationship. This betrayal establishes grounds for a personal rivalry leading to WrestleMania.
Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest’s tensions escalated at Royal Rumble after Priest eliminated McIntyre. This development connects to their history from WrestleMania XL, where McIntyre briefly held the World Heavyweight Championship before Priest successfully cashed in his Money in the Bank contract following CM Punk’s interference.
A potential triple threat match between Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk looms as a marquee attraction. Their intertwined histories and current storylines, coupled with their interactions during the Royal Rumble, suggest a compelling championship scenario for WWE’s showcase event.