The most anticipated match of the evening finally took place—the Men’s Royal Rumble match. The bout kicked off with Rey Mysterio as the first entrant, followed by Penta, whose arrival electrified the crowd. Both superstars started the match with mutual respect before showcasing their incredible wrestling skills.
Jey Uso Wins the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble Match
At entrant number 7, Bron Breakker stormed into the ring and immediately speared Carmelo Hayes.Wasting no time, Breakker eliminated Hayes, marking the first elimination of the match. One of the most entertaining moments followed as YouTube sensation IShowSpeed made a surprise entrance.
Teaming up with Bron Breakker, IShowSpeed assisted in eliminating Otis. However, his moment was short-lived as Breakker delivered a devastating running spear and swiftly eliminated him. The action intensified as Jacob Fatu made a dominant entrance, instantly asserting himself with three consecutive eliminations—Chad Gable, Andrade, and Rey Mysterio.
At number 15, TNA World Champion Joe Hendry entered the ring, adding to the chaos. The WWE Universe then erupted as the Original Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, made his entrance at number 16. Wasting no time, Reigns eliminated Sheamus and Joe Hendry. Bron Breakker attempted to take Reigns out with a spear but was quickly countered and eliminated by Reigns instead. Shortly after, Jacob Fatu eliminated Jimmy Uso, setting the stage for an intense staredown between Fatu and Reigns.
Finn Bálor and Jacob Fatu briefly formed an alliance to attack Penta before Bálor eliminated him. At number 20, The Main Event Jey Uso entered the ring and immediately went after Drew McIntyre and Fatu, eventually eliminating Shinsuke Nakamura.
Then came one of the most shocking moments of the night—AJ Styles made his unexpected return at number 21. The crowd erupted as Styles dominated the competition. Moments later, Braun Strowman made his monstrous entry at number 22, shocking the WWE Universe by eliminating Jacob Fatu as soon as he stepped into the ring.
Finally, the moment fans had been waiting for arrived. The 16-time WWE World Champion and the GOAT, John Cena, entered at number 23. Cena wasted no time, eliminating both Strowman and Bálor. Soon after, at number 24, “The Best in the World” CM Punk made his way to the ring. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as three legendary figures—Roman Reigns, John Cena, and CM Punk—stood face to face, creating a monumental scene.
The excitement continued as Seth Rollins entered at number 25, adding to the drama. At number 27, Sami Zayn arrived, unleashing a flurry of Helluva Kicks, followed by Damian Priest at number 28, who immediately chokeslammed and eliminated Dominik Mysterio.
A shocking twist unfolded when CM Punk eliminated both Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. But before Punk could celebrate, Logan Paul blindsided him and eliminated him, sending shockwaves throughout the WWE Universe.
The match came down to three final competitors—John Cena, Jey Uso, and Logan Paul. Cena eliminated Logan Paul, setting up an epic final showdown between himself and Jey Uso. Both superstars exchanged heavy blows, each trying to secure the victory. The action spilled onto the apron, and in a dramatic conclusion, Jey Uso eliminated John Cena to win the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble Match.