The pointy end of the pro wrestling calendar is about to commence, with some of the biggest names in the industry jockeying for a spot at WrestleMania.
And as is the case every year, the best way to book a spot is at the Royal Rumble.
WWE's second-biggest event of the year will emanate live from Lucas Oil Stadium, with a bumper crowd expected to pile into the home ground of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.
Headlining the show will be the two 30-person Royal Rumble matches with the winners receiving a title match at WrestleMania in mid-April.
John Cena, CM Punk and Roman Reigns will all compete in the men's bout, while the likes of Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair are set to headline the women's.
John Cena is searching for an elusive 17th world title. Â Getty
For the 16-time world champion Cena, the event kickstarts a year-long farewell tour from WWE after a career that has spanned more than two decades.
With age catching up with the Boston native and his Hollywood profile only growing, the time has come for Cena to say his goodbyes to the place that made him famous.
But first, Cena is searching an elusive 17th title, which would see him break the all-time record set by Hall of Famer and arguably the greatest of all-time, Ric Flair.
Here's everything you need to know about this year's WWE Royal Rumble.
WHAT TIME IS THE 2025 ROYAL RUMBLE IN AUSTRALIA?
This year's Royal Rumble will kick off at 10am AEDT on Sunday, February 2.
HOW TO WATCH THE 2025 ROYAL RUMBLE IN AUSTRALIA
A recent change will see the Royal Rumble – and all WWE events – streamed on Netflix.
The event will not cost any additional fees.
WHERE IS THE 2025 ROYAL RUMBLE?
The event will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium – home of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.
Over 60,000 tickets have been sold for this year's Royal Rumble.
HOW DOES THE ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH WORK?
In the marquee match, two wrestlers will start inside the ring, with 28 other entrants coming out at regularly-scheduled intervals.
The object is to throw your opponents over the top rope, with both feet touching the floor on the outside of the ring.
To win, the wrestler must be the last one standing.
WWE stars compete in a previous Royal Rumble match. Getty
WHO IS IN THE ROYAL RUMBLE?
Men's confirmed entrants: John Cena, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, Jey Uso, Rey Mysterio, Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Penta, Logan Paul, Chad Gable, Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes
Women's confirmed entrants: Nia Jax, Bayley, Charlotte Flair, Naomi, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Lyra Valkyria, Ivy Nile, Iyo Sky
ROYAL RUMBLE 2025 FULL CARD
- Men's Royal Rumble match
- Womens' Royal Rumble match
- Cody Rhodes (c) vs Kevin Owens – Ladder Match for the WWE Championship
- DIY (c) vs Motor City Machine Guns – 2/3 Falls for WWE Tag Team Titles
ROYAL RUMBLE 2025 PREDICTIONS AND ODDS
It's no major surprise, but John Cena and CM Punk are the two men at the top of betting markets ahead of the men's Royal Rumble match.
For the women, Charlotte Flair is the outright favourite as she prepares to return from a lengthy injury hiatus after tearing her ACL in late-2023.
WHO WON THE 2024 ROYAL RUMBLE?
Cody Rhodes and Bayley took out the Royal Rumble matches last year.
Cody Rhodes after winning last year's Royal Rumble. Â WWE
Both stars went on to win their world title matches at WrestleMania 40, with Rhodes defeating Roman Reigns and Bayley defeating Iyo Sky.
HAS JOHN CENA EVER WON THE ROYAL RUMBLE?
Yes – and he's on a rare list of competitors to do it more than once.
Cena took out the 2008 and 2013 editions of the match, with only Stone Cold Steve Austin sitting above him with three wins.
