WrestleMania season is officially kicking off this Saturday, and WWE is bringing the Royal Rumble to Indianapolis to get things started with a bang. This is one of the biggest wrestling events of the year, and fans are in for a night full of surprises, high-stakes action, and some serious championship implications.
As always, the event will feature two Royal Rumble matches—one for the men and one for the women. The stakes? The winners of each match will earn the right to challenge for a championship title at WrestleMania, set to take place on April 19 and 20 in Las Vegas. The goal is simple: be the last one standing after tossing every other competitor over the top rope and onto the floor.
Last year, Bayley and Cody Rhodes won their respective Rumble matches, with both going on to win gold at WrestleMania. This year, the winners will get a shot at either the Undisputed WWE Championship, currently held by Rhodes, or the World Heavyweight Championship, held by Gunther. On the women’s side, the winner will challenge either Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship or Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship.
While the Rumble matches are the main attraction, there are two other blockbuster matchups on the card. Cody Rhodes is set to defend his title against former friend and now bitter rival Kevin Owens in a ladder match. These two have been clashing for months, and now they’ll face off in one of WWE’s most thrilling match types. Meanwhile, WWE Tag Team Champions #DIY will put their titles on the line against the legendary Motor City Machine Guns in a two-out-of-three falls match—a battle that could steal the entire show.
With all that action ahead, fans and experts are making their predictions. Some believe CM Punk is destined to win the men’s Royal Rumble, with WWE setting up a highly anticipated showdown between him and Rhodes at WrestleMania. Others think Randy Orton could make a surprise return and pull off a shocking victory.
For the women’s match, Charlotte Flair is a popular pick. She’s a reliable choice for a major WrestleMania moment, and a match against Tiffany Stratton would be an exciting passing-of-the-torch moment.
As for the title matches, most believe Rhodes will retain his championship against Owens, though some think an upset could add a fresh twist to his journey. In the tag team division, #DIY is expected to hold onto their gold, though the Motor City Machine Guns won’t go down without a fight.
With surprises almost guaranteed and careers on the line, the Royal Rumble promises to deliver an unforgettable night of action. The road to WrestleMania starts now, and anything can happen.
