Royal Rumble 2025 Predictions and Odds – Who Wins the 30-person Rumble?

Cena is returning to the WWE after taking part in WrestleMania 40 in 2024, and the next episode of Raw. But he also has a solid entertainment career to focus on, so Cena is taking one last ride. He’s also very confident in his chances at the Royal Rumble, which the star won in 2008 and 2013.

“I’m not just going to the #RoyalRumble, I’m going to WIN THE ROYAL RUMBLE!”#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/zIuGV22kgm

— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2025

It would be fitting for Cena to win the Royal Rumble in his swan song, which is why the 2025 Royal Rumble odds are tilted towards him. There is a chance the WWE could send him out with a loss, but I can’t see it happening in Indianapolis.

CM Punk (+300) and The Rock (+600) are two more veterans that the WWE is bringing back to drum up interest for WrestleMania 41. Those two were also present at WWE’s Raw on Netflix premiere. Punk is confirmed to take part in the match, while The Rock isn’t as of January 13.

However, as long as The Rock keeps showing up at WWE shows, the rumors will only get louder. Punk has never won the Royal Rumble, while The Rock won just once, back in 2000.

CM Punk and The Rock backstage at the RAW on Netflix premiere last week. pic.twitter.com/arqFffrxcU

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 13, 2025

I would lean more towards CM Punk than The Rock, who has moved on to television and films, and couldn’t commit to a full-time schedule. I do think The Rock will end up at WrestleMania somehow, but not in a title match. Could we see Punk vs. Rock at WrestleMania 41? That might be the biggest match of the night!

It was confirmed on SmackDown that Roman Reigns (+700) will participate in the Royal Rumble, and he’s arguably the biggest current star in the WWE. Seth Rollins (+900) is right behind him, but then the 2025 Royal Rumble odds drop dramatically. Reigns won the Royal Rumble in 2015, while Rollins won it in 2019.

I would normally consider them, but Cena, CM Punk, and The Rock are more likely winners.

Jey Uso (+2800) is at the top of the longshot list to win the 2025 Royal Rumble, then it’s Drew McIntyre (+3300) and Randy Orton (+3300). But then you’ll have names like Logan Paul (+5000), Goldberg (+5000), Brock Lesnar (+5000), and even “Stone Cold” Steve Austin (+7500). Jake Paul (+20000) is even in the mix as BetOnline has over 80 options to wager on!

I would hold off on looking at longshot until there is a more defined list of competitors, which will be revealed on Raw and SmackDown episodes leading up to the Royal Rumble. Still, the potential return for some of these guys is very tempting, so I will be keeping an eye on them.

With Flair back on the active roster, you should expect to see her on an episode of SmackDown in the near future. She won the 2020 Women’s Royal Rumble, and this is a big stage for her to return on.

Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair’s names now officially appear on the current internal active WWE roster once again.

As of this week, Lynch is set to return on the #WWERaw brand while Flair is set to return on the #SmackDown brand.

– per @WrestleVotes (Backstage Pass) pic.twitter.com/5fylcZvPtB

— PW Chronicle (@_PWChronicle) January 9, 2025

This could be a reason to bring back her legendary father to get involved in the match. Ric Flair recently said that he had “one more match” in him. While no one wants to see the 75-year-old Flair in the ring, a bit of outside interference could be an option. Again, the WWE is big on nostalgia.

Lynch won the Royal Rumble in 2019 (eliminating Flair to win), and like Flair, she hasn’t been in action for a while. She might need a match or two to get the “ring rust” off.  It is reported that she’s signed a new contract with the WWE.

Becky Lynch has signed a new contract with WWE.

(via @FightfulSelect) pic.twitter.com/m1XQdBc9Bb

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 7, 2025

Lynch will return to Raw in the coming weeks, so she is someone to watch. Lynch and Flair were probably the biggest female stars in the WWE before their absences, so a wager on either of their 2025 Royal Rumble odds is a smart bet.

Iyo Sky is getting a push from the WWE after she won a WarGames match with Bayley, Naomi, and Ripley against the Judgment Day, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae at Survivor Series in November. Then, Sky came up short against Morgan in a Women’s World title match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

It would be tough to bet on Sky against the returning Flair and Lynch, and even Ripley, Bianca Belair (+700) or Alexa Bliss (+700). I think Sky will have a good showing at the Royal Rumble, but it seems like the WWE wants to lean on their longtime stars as the Road to WrestleMania begins.

There are around 50 options at BetOnline’s 2025 Royal Rumble odds for the women, so like the men, you should wait until there are more confirmations. There are legends like Trish Stratus (+10000) and Lita (+10000) on the board, but I can’t see them having a legitimate chance.

I wouldn’t go further down the board at offshore sportsbooks than Morgan (+200), and I’m intrigued by Belair (+700). She won in 2021, and Belair is very popular. But again, I think the smart play is to look to the returning stars.