Top Star Not Returning to WWE for Royal Rumble Despite Rumors
Reports address speculation about former NXT Champion Aleister Black's potential WWE return at Royal Rumble 2025, clarifying his contractual status.
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Reports address speculation about former NXT Champion Aleister Black's potential WWE return at Royal Rumble 2025, clarifying his contractual status.
Former WWE Champion AJ Styles has been seen in Indianapolis, where WWE Royal Rumble 2025 takes place tonight, following recovery from October injury.
PWInsider reports Alexa Bliss remains absent from WWE amid ongoing contract negotiations, indicating no appearance at Royal Rumble in Indianapolis.
Paul Heyman discusses his evolved creative contributions to WWE during Sports Media with Richard Deitsch interview, focusing on talent collaboration and Bloodline storyline.
WWE star Karl Anderson discusses the possibility of Triple H entering the Royal Rumble match during a recent Talk'n Shop podcast episode.
Former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. shares insights on Jacob Fatu's prospects at the 2025 Royal Rumble during Wrestling with Freddie podcast.
WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton addresses potential WrestleMania showdown with Charlotte Flair during Sports Illustrated interview amid internal pitches.
Dragon Lee successfully defends WWE Speed Championship against Chad Gable, while WWE announces new Women's Championship Contender Tournament brackets.
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes addresses his current dynamic with The Rock in a recent TheOneMona interview ahead of Royal Rumble.
On Talk'n Shop podcast, Karl Anderson shares thoughts about Triple H potentially entering the 2025 Royal Rumble match despite retirement.
In a recent interview with Theonemona, Dominik Mysterio discusses the decision-making process in his on-screen relationship with Liv Morgan following SummerSlam 2024.
Deonna Purrazzo discusses helping plan Chelsea Green's WWE Women's United States Championship celebration on SmackDown using her history expertise.
Bianca Belair reflects on 2024 Royal Rumble encounter with Jordynne Grace, while Grace reveals aspirations to bring Ultimate X match concept to WWE.
Carmelo Hayes shares social media message hinting at plans for an extended performance in tonight's Royal Rumble match in Indianapolis.
Former WWE Champion Roman Reigns shares message on social media ahead of 2025 Royal Rumble, referencing his quest to reclaim championship lost at WrestleMania 40.
Title matches and two Battle Royales will kick off the Road to WrestleMania 41.
In a BBC Scotland News interview, Drew McIntyre discusses potential Royal Rumble encounter with John Cena, highlighting his recent promo success against CM Punk.
Former WCW Champion Disco Inferno reacts to a fan sign at SmackDown, playfully suggesting he could win the 2025 Royal Rumble match.
During Royal Rumble media day, Chelsea Green shares her hopes of seeing Alexa Bliss and Nikki Bella as surprise entrants in next year's Women's Royal Rumble match.
WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton shares her celebrity crush on Zac Efron during an interview with Denise Salcedo on Instinct Culture.