Folks, the biggest over-the-top-rope extravaganza in wrestling is almost here, and let me tell you—it’s shaping up to be yuge. We’re talking more competitors, more chaos, and more flying bodies than a Black Friday sale at a big-box store.
On last night’s WWE SmackDown, a few brave (or foolish) souls declared their entry into the 2025 Royal Rumble, and it’s safe to say the field just got a whole lot more unpredictable.
BIG NAMES, BIGGER FIGHTS
First up, we had Damian Priest—a man who looks like he sleeps in a leather jacket—officially enter the Rumble. But before he could finish hyping himself up, Jacob Fatu showed up and basically said, “Nice promo, but I’m here too, and I might eat you.” This is a big deal, folks. Fatu is making his Rumble debut, and the last time he was in a match like this, someone lost a shoe, a tooth, and possibly a chunk of their soul.
Meanwhile, Santos Escobar is in, and he made sure the Motor City Machine Guns knew it. The LDF leader says he HAS to win to get a title shot, which means one of two things: either he’s about to have a Cinderella moment, or he’s going over the top rope faster than my New Year’s resolutions.
THE WOMEN’S RUMBLE GETS EVEN MORE STACKED
Over in the women’s division, Chelsea Green—who is somehow both a champion and permanently in “Karen Mode”—declared herself for the Rumble. And because she never does anything alone, her “Secret Her-Vice” Piper Niven is also in. That’s bad news for anyone hoping to survive in one piece.
Elsewhere, Zelina Vega made it clear that she’s coming for gold, while Candice LeRae took the bold approach of interrupting Tiffany Stratton in the ring—something that has historically ended in tantrums, insults, and possibly a glitter explosion.
THE NUMBERS GAME
As of now:
- 18 men have been announced for the Rumble. That’s 18 people who think they can main event WrestleMania.
- 14 women have been announced. That’s 14 people who are about to throw hands, wigs, and possibly their last shreds of sanity.
With spots still open, expect more surprises, betrayals, and possibly a legend appearing to get thrown out in under 30 seconds.
This Royal Rumble is shaping up to be HUGE. HISTORIC. MAYBE EVEN CLASSY. Stay tuned, folks.