A lapsed fan's guide to WWE Royal Rumble 2025
Briefly

The Royal Rumble 2025, held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, serves as a key event for WWE fans, offering both excitement and context ahead of WrestleMania 41. This year's Rumble rewards the winners with title shots at the grand event, setting the stage for intense competition. Women’s champions include Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton, while men's champions are Gunther and Cody Rhodes. Rhodes, the undisputed WWE champion, will defend his title against Kevin Owens amidst mounting pressure and paranoia, adding intrigue to the match-up.
The Royal Rumble isn’t just an excuse to hear 60 bangin’ theme songs, but exists to reward one man and one woman with title opportunities.
On the men's side, both Gunther and Cody Rhodes are long-reigning champions as the WWE landscape sets up for this year's Royal Rumble.
Rhea Ripley is the women's champion, while Tiffany Stratton recently claimed the title by cashing in her Money in the Bank contract.
Cody Rhodes faces a new challenge as the reigning WWE champion, balancing his title with the pressure of paranoia and defending against Kevin Owens.
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