Former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. made predictions about the 2025 men’s Royal Rumble during his Wrestling with Freddie Prinze Jr. emphasized that Drew McIntyre has no chance of winning, especially with CM Punk in the match.
At last year’s Royal Rumble, McIntyre caused an injury to Punk, sparking a rivalry that culminated in a Hell in a Cell Match at Bad Blood, which Punk won.
Prinze Jr. detailed his prediction for the match:
There’s no way Drew McIntyre wins the Royal Rumble, not with CM Punk participating. I think Punk might try to use the same move on Drew, which could result in a Future Shock DDT or Pedigree, crushing him and then throwing him out of the ring.
McIntyre and Punk exchanged victories during their rivalry, which had its final chapter at Bad Blood.