The WWE Royal Rumble is set to take place on February 1, 2025 from Lucal Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 38th Royal Rumble marks the first stop on the road to WrestleMania 41.

The first declarations for the Royal Rumble took place on Monday’s Raw premiere on Netflix. John Cena said he would enter after making his return to kick off his retirement tour. Meanwhile, CM Punk declared after winning his match against Seth Rollins in the main event.

The Royal Rumble PPV has a long and storied history in the WWE. These Royal Rumble events, however, are the best of the bunch.

The 2026 Royal Rumble is reported to be set in an international location for the first time in decades and in a country that is sure to raise some eyebrows: Saudi Arabia. PWlnsider has confirmed that the 2026 Royal Rumble event will emanate from Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/Jp0WhtAnho

WWE legend John Cena decided to enter the 2025 Royal Rumble to pursue a record 17th world title reign, breaking his tie with Ric Flair.

WWE Royal Rumble is officially coming to Saudi Arabia. Mike Johnson of PWInsider previously reported that WWE Royal Rumble 2026 would be held in Saudi Arabia, and Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) confirmed the news.

Check out our takeaways from WWE SmackDown on Jan. 10, 2025, where both U.S. title were defended, and Cody Rhodes brawled with Kevin Owens.

Roman Reigns's manager Paul Heyman opened the show on Friday Night SmackDown, announcing the Tribal Chief's intention to enter Royal Rumble 2025. This will be the first time in five years that Reigns would take part in a Royal Rumble Match.

Should that come to fruition, it would mark the third consecutive year that Reigns and Rhodes would close out the 'Showcase of the Immortals" with the company's top prize on the l

Jacob Fatu and Kevin Owens crash the celebration after Paul Heyman delivers Roman’s message straight to Cody Rhodes’ face.