In a shocking twist at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble in Indianapolis, it was Jey Uso, not John Cena, who stood tall at the end of the night, earning his spot in the main event of WrestleMania 41. Considering the odds heavily favored Cena — especially after names like CM Punk,

That’s right; John Cena will be one of 29 competitors in the men’s 2025 Royal Rumble. If he wins, he’ll earn a world championship match at Wrestlemania in April — giving him the chance to add a 14th title belt to his cabinet before heading back to Hollywood.

Big Show's elimination of John Cena in the 2004 Royal Rumble would partially tear Cena's left MCL. Cena still wrestled through his injury, even competing in a #1 contender's match for the WWE Championship at No Way Out two weeks later.