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Former WWE Stars and Legends Spotted in Indianapolis Before Royal Rumble
Multiple former WWE performers and Hall of Famers arrive in Indianapolis ahead of the 2025 Royal Rumble, including Nikki Bella and Matt Cardona.
Fightful Select and PWInsider report several former WWE performers and Hall of Famers have been spotted in Indianapolis as the 2025 Royal Rumble approaches. Former TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace arrived at Indianapolis airport.
Nikki Bella’s presence in Indianapolis has been confirmed by both outlets. Her potential role remains unclear, whether as a Royal Rumble participant or for a general appearance. Bella last competed in the 2022 Royal Rumble match, and recently attended WWE Raw’s Netflix debut, expressing interest in returning to WWE. Her WWE contract expired in March 2023.
Former NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez has also arrived in Indianapolis. She participated in both the 2023 and 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble matches.
PWInsider reports Matt Cardona, Mickie James, and WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley are at WWE’s hotel in Indianapolis. Cardona, who performed as Zack Ryder in WWE until 2020, last appeared in a Royal Rumble match in 2015. James, who coaches on WWE LFG: Legends & Future Greats, competed in the 2022 Royal Rumble. Sources indicate the coaches from WWE LFG may conduct promotional work for the show during the weekend.
Many personalities are also in town for WrestleCon, which runs concurrent with the Royal Rumble weekend.