WWE is Reportedly Preparing a Major Return for the Royal Rumble
Speculation about Shawn Michaels’ potential involvement at WWE Royal Rumble 2025 following contract signing announcement.
WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced Shawn Michaels as the official for the contract signing between Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes at Saturday Night’s Main Event, leading to speculation about potential developments.
The announcement came after Kevin Owens attempted to deliver a piledriver to Rey Mysterio on SmackDown. The contract signing will establish the terms for Owens and Rhodes’ ladder match at Royal Rumble 2025.
Historical precedent shows significant Royal Rumble returns, including John Cena in 2008 and Triple H in 2016. Michaels, a two-time Royal Rumble winner in 1995 and 1996, could potentially make his in-ring return at the 2025 event.
A scenario exists where Kevin Owens might attempt a piledriver on Michaels during the contract signing at Saturday Night’s Main Event. This could set up Michaels’ participation in the Royal Rumble match, possibly leading to a non-title match against Owens at WrestleMania 41.
This speculation draws parallels to WrestleMania 38, where Kevin Owens faced “Stone Cold” Steve Austin in the main event. The situation will begin to unfold at Saturday Night’s Main Event.