5 Superstars who can ruin Roman Reigns plan to win the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble match
Roman Reigns, through The Bloodline’s Wiseman Paul Heyman, announced during the January 10 episode of SmackDown that he will be joining this year’s Royal Rumble match. The Tribal Chief is laser-focused on reclaiming his former glory, including the Undisputed WWE Championship.
While the WWE Universe was elated with the declaration, it has put the main roster on notice since they too are eyeing that shot at the championship gold.
With the numerous Superstars that he crushed during his reign as champion, it is expected that they will do everything they can to thwart his ambition of reaching the summit once again. Here are just some of the Superstars who might make that move.
#5. Solo Sikoa
The recent Tribal Combat match between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa ended with the former emerging as the victor. As per the stipulation, the latter—whether he likes it or not—will have to acknowledge Reigns as his true Tribal Chief. He hasn’t been seen since his loss, though he is scheduled to return on Friday on SmackDown and likely announce his participation at this year’s Royal Rumble.
His absence on the January 10 episode of the blue brand could be a sign that he is up to something and could be directed towards Reigns. If such a plan is proven to be true, he will pretty much put it in play during the eponymous match.
#4. Jacob Fatu
Solo Sikoa’s Enforcer, Jacob Fatu, could also be scheming against Roman Reigns, considering their previous encounters. It is believed that Fatu is a key figure that could prevent The Bloodline spearhead from winning this year’s Royal Rumble match.
Fatu is as ferocious as he can get, and Reigns already had a taste of what it’s like to be on the receiving end of Fatu’s ferocity. Provided that he is confirmed for this year’s Royal Rumble, the OTC should keep an eye on him during the 30-man battle royale.
#3. CM Punk
CM Punk and Roman Reigns have had some run-ins in the past. Years have gone by, and the animosity between them is still there. This was evident before and during last year’s Survivor Series: WarGames when the two Superstars teamed up to fight Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline alongside Bronson Reed.
Further, Punk already made known his intention of becoming world champion again, making him a major threat to Reigns’ return to glory. This after he called out both Cody Rhodes and Gunther after his match against Seth Rollins at the WWE RAW Netflix premiere last January 6.
#2. Drew McIntyre
The Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre has been feuding with several top WWE Superstars as of late, with one of the most recent being CM Punk. However, it is with Roman Reigns that he still has the most score to settle.
One of the prime reasons why McIntyre is so livid with Reigns is because during their match for the Undisputed WWE Championship at 2022’s Clash at the Castle PLE, McIntyre was close to emerging victorious when Solo Sikoa interfered, costing him the match and the title.
McIntyre sees next month’s Royal Rumble as the perfect opportunity to return the favor to Reigns and crush his dreams of becoming world champion again.
#1. John Cena will certainly affect Roman Reigns' chances
2025 is John Cena’s final year of wrestling, and he has promised to make the most out of it before finally hanging up his boots. Like CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, he too announced his participation in the upcoming Royal Rumble and aims to win it for the opportunity of a record-breaking 17th world championship.
The G.O.A.T. has already highlighted that he has no intentions of winning another championship, but things could change.
Whether he pushes through with it or not, his presence during this year’s Royal Rumble will certainly affect Roman Reigns’ chances of recapturing a world title.
