WWE Hall of Famer sparks Royal Rumble 2025 return speculation

Booker T might make his second Royal Rumble appearance in two years. The WWE Hall of Famer, who last appeared at the 2023 event in a brief encounter with Gunther, faces growing speculation about a potential 2025 return.

The six-time World Champion’s last WWE title match occurred in 2012 against Cody Rhodes for the Intercontinental Championship.

He later transitioned to SmackDown General Manager before announcing retirement. Recent rumors intensified following his scheduled Reality of Wrestling match against Zilla Fatu on January 11, marking his first traditional match since July 2022’s ROW Summer of Champions VIII.

Ladder Match set for Royal Rumble as Rhodes challenges Owens

WWE has confirmed a Ladder Match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Royal Rumble 2025. The announcement came after Nick Aldis demanded Owens relinquish the title on SmackDown.

The match timing sparked discussion among fans who anticipated the confrontation at RAW’s Netflix debut on January 6. While Rhodes sustained injuries at Saturday Night’s Main Event, no official reports confirmed any competition restrictions.

The scheduling appears strategic, considering Roman Reigns faces Solo Sikoa at RAW’s Netflix premiere. This arrangement distributes major matches across shows while potentially freeing Reigns for the Men’s Royal Rumble Match.