The 2025 Royal Rumble proved to be a monumental success for WWE, setting new records for attendance and revenue. Held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the event transformed the Colts' home into a wrestling extravaganza, drawing a massive crowd of approximately 70,347 fans – the highest attendance for any single-night WWE event, surpassed only by WrestleMania 40's two-night total. The event also marked the highest-grossing Royal Rumble in WWE history.
Jey Uso's victory in the men's Royal Rumble match secured him a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 41. (WWE)
Viewership for the 2025 Royal Rumble saw a significant 14% increase in the U.S. compared to the previous year. Charlotte Flair emerged victorious in the women's Royal Rumble, also earning a title shot at WrestleMania 41. The company reported substantial growth in merchandise and sponsorship sales, further solidifying the event's financial success.
John Cena congratulates Jey Uso on his Royal Rumble win. (WWE)
A noteworthy moment from the men's Rumble match involved the surprise appearance of internet streamer IShowSpeed, who stepped in for Akira Tozawa. While his participation was brief, ending with a powerful spear from Bron Breakker, IShowSpeed's appearance generated immense buzz on social media, accumulating over 300 million views within 24 hours. WWE's Chief Content Officer, Paul "Triple H" Levesque, praised IShowSpeed for his willingness to participate in the high-impact move.
Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis hosted the record-breaking 2025 Royal Rumble. (WWE)
The Royal Rumble serves as the first major event on the road to WrestleMania 41. Both Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair, having won their respective Rumble matches, now have the opportunity to challenge for a world championship at WrestleMania, adding another layer of anticipation to the upcoming event.
