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Top WWE Personality Calls for Review of Men’s Royal Rumble 2025 Elimination
During the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match, commentator Pat McAfee called for replay verification after Penta’s feet appeared to touch the floor.

The opening sequence of the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match featured Penta and Rey Mysterio engaging in a fast-paced exchange. During their confrontation on the apron, Mysterio executed a hurricanrana that led to a controversial moment.
The star called for a replay!
Penta should be eliminated 😭 #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/zSsqZLt5Km— Chris 🌐 (@imsmoove_) February 2, 2025
Questions arose about Penta’s elimination status when both feet appeared to make contact with the floor. While the referees allowed the match to continue, indicating only one foot had touched, Pat McAfee immediately called for video review of the sequence.
No replay was shown during the broadcast to clarify the controversial moment, and the match proceeded with Penta continuing to compete.