Sun Feb 02 03:01:25 UTC 2025: ## WWE Royal Rumble 2025: Charlotte Flair Wins, Cena’s Farewell, and Rock Rumored Appearance
**Indianapolis, IN** – The WWE Royal Rumble 2025, held for the first time outside of January, saw a thrilling culmination of matches at Lucas Oil Stadium. This year’s event marked the legendary John Cena’s final Royal Rumble appearance, part of his farewell tour ending in December.
Charlotte Flair made history, winning her second Royal Rumble match, securing a spot at WrestleMania 41. She defeated formidable opponents including Nia Jax and Roxanne. Cody Rhodes also secured a victory, defeating Kevin Owens in a ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The DIY tag team (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) successfully defended their WWE Tag Team Championship against the Motor City Machine Guns in a two-out-of-three falls match.
The Men’s Royal Rumble featured a star-studded lineup including Cena, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Logan Paul, among others. Roman Reigns notably eliminated The Miz, Joe Hendry, Sheamus, and Bron Breakker. The Women’s Rumble also saw strong performances from Bayley, Bianca Belair, and Liv Morgan.
Speculation ran high regarding a surprise appearance by “The Rock,” adding to the excitement of the already packed event. The event was broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India and streamed internationally on Peacock and Netflix. The winner of each Rumble match will challenge for the championship at WrestleMania 41.
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