WWE is all set to host the WWE Royal Rumble 2025 PLE, which will mark the 38th instalment in the show’s history. The show will take place on February 1st, 2025, at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana and is set to be a blockbuster event this year.
One thing that makes Royal Rumble more special than any other WWE PLE is the surprise elements, and entrants factored in Rumble matches. Let us take a look at some surprise entrants that can potentially happen in the Men’s Royal Rumble match at the WWE Royal Rumble 2025 event:
1. The Rock
One name that can potentially change the entire landscape surrounding WrestleMania 41 on a whim is The Rock. The Final Boss has made two consecutive appearances in WWE at the start of 2025, one at WWE RAW’s debut on Netflix and then at NXT: New Year’s Evil, which has sparked rumours of his participation in the Royal Rumble match.
There are several rumours that The Rock might go on to face Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at The Showcase of Immortals, WrestleMania 41, which ignites a possibility that The Final Boss might enter and win the Men’s Royal Rumble match at WWE Royal Rumble 2025 PLE.
2. Wade Barrett
One of the major surprise returns that the WWE Universe has been expecting for the last couple of years in the Men’s Royal Rumble match is the in-ring return of current WWE commentator and former multi-times Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett.
Some ‘Bad News’ might strike the WWE Universe at the WWE Royal Rumble 2025. After years of speculation, Wade Barrett is heavily expected to return to the squared circle as a surprise entrant in the Men’s Royal Rumble match, which is sure to get one of the loudest pops of the night.
3. Hurricane
One surprise return in the Men’s Royal Rumble match that has always popped the WWE Universe big time is the return of Hurricane. Gregory Shane Helms’ superhero gimmick is one of the most overused gimmicks of the Attitude Era and would get a massive response from the WWE fans upon their return at WWE Royal Rumble 2025.
Hurricane’s last two Royal Rumble appearances came in 2018 and 2021. Hurricane has a history with both John Cena and The Rock. Cena has already announced his participation in the match, and The Final Boss is also expected to enter the rumble with a segment between the three that will blow the roof off the venue.
4. Matt Cardona
The WWE Universe might not be familiar with the name ‘Matt Cardona’, but they remember ‘Zack Ryder’. WWE’s Zack Ryder now goes with ‘Matt Cardona’ in the indies, where he has been seen ruling the independent circuits. He might be one of the top stars to make a surprise appearance at WWE Royal Rumble 2025.
At one point in his WWE career, Cardona became one of the most popular WWE Superstars, and a return in the Men’s Royal Rumble match could revitalize those memories between him and the WWE Universe. Cardona’s wife, Chelsea Green, is the current WWE Women’s US Champion, so there are even more chances for Matt Cardona to make his return to the WWE now.
Who do you think will return in the Men’s Royal Rumble match? Share your thoughts in the comments!
