WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Shocks Fans – Jey Uso’s Historic Win, Cody Rhodes’ Brutal Injury & Seth Rollins’ Shocking Heel Turn

WWE’s Royal Rumble 2025 was nothing short of a spectacle, delivering jaw-dropping surprises, dramatic twists, and some head-scratching decisions. With four electrifying matches, the night was filled with unforgettable moments that will shape the road to WrestleMania 41.

However, not everything was perfect, as the night had its share of controversies and questionable booking decisions. Let’s break down the biggest highs and lows of WWE Royal Rumble 2025.

Best/Worst: Jey Uso Makes History – But What’s Next?

In what might be the most shocking Royal Rumble win of all time, Jey Uso outlasted 29 other superstars to punch his ticket to the main event of WrestleMania 41. The YEET Master eliminated John Cena in an emotional final moment, cementing himself as one of WWE’s biggest stars.

But here’s the issue—what happens next? Uso has already gone to war with Gunther multiple times, including last weekend. A clash against Cody Rhodes seems unlikely, leaving WWE with the massive challenge of keeping Jey’s WrestleMania journey exciting. Will they manage to do it?

Worst: The Street Profits’ Confusing Heel Turn

The WWE Tag Team Championship match saw DIY defend against Motor City Machine Guns, and while the action was solid, the energy in the arena felt flat. That fatigue vanished instantly when The Street Profits made a shocking return.

But instead of receiving a massive babyface pop, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins turned heel, attacking both teams and costing MCMG the match. The problem? Their actions left fans utterly confused—are they heels now? Are they tweeners? Is this leading to a new faction?

A bit more clarity from WWE would have helped here.

 Best: Cody Rhodes & Kevin Owens’ Insane Ladder Match

If you’re looking for a Match of the Year contender already, look no further than the Undisputed WWE Championship Ladder Match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens.

The two left nothing in the ring, delivering a brutal, high-stakes fight that saw KO hit a Fisherman Buster onto a bridged ladder. Not to be outdone, Rhodes Alabama Slammed Owens through another ladder from the announce table in one of the most jaw-dropping spots in years.

Cody retained, but at what cost? Reports indicate he suffered an injury, adding yet another layer of uncertainty to WWE’s WrestleMania main event picture. And let’s not forget Sami Zayn’s presence—something big is clearly brewing.

 Worst: Predictable Women’s Royal Rumble Booking

While the Women’s Royal Rumble Match had some fun moments, the overall execution left a lot to be desired.

Charlotte Flair winning was the safest, most predictable outcome possible, as she eliminated Roxanne Perez, Nia Jax, and Nikki Bella to punch her WrestleMania ticket.

However, WWE made some major booking mistakes in the match:

• Bianca Belair, IYO SKY, and Liv Morgan were eliminated by Nia Jax in one fell swoop—why?
• Alexa Bliss was taken out early despite her big return.
• Becky Lynch was nowhere to be seen, and Jade Cargill’s storyline is losing steam fast.

With so much potential, WWE should have used this match to build fresh stars rather than relying on a predictable Charlotte win.

 Best: Seth Rollins Goes Full Psychopath

The Men’s Royal Rumble Match wasn’t just about Jey Uso’s win—it featured one of the most shocking character shifts in WWE history.

Seth Rollins, already walking the line between hero and villain, absolutely snapped in the match’s final moments. After a heated showdown with Roman Reigns, CM Punk eliminated both former Shield members, triggering Rollins into an uncontrollable rage.

What happened next?

• The Visionary attacked both Reigns and Punk, stomping them repeatedly.
• He flipped off Paul Heyman in a moment that sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe.
• The crowd went absolutely wild—is Seth Rollins officially a heel now?

With so many possibilities ahead, Rollins’ descent into madness and chaos might be the biggest takeaway from Royal Rumble 2025.