{"id":12189,"date":"2025-01-12T18:24:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T17:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=12189"},"modified":"2025-01-12T18:24:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T17:24:52","slug":"john-cena-cm-punk-and-roman-reign-set-their-eyes-on-new-target-declared-themselves-for-2025-mens-royal-rumble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/john-cena-cm-punk-and-roman-reign-set-their-eyes-on-new-target-declared-themselves-for-2025-mens-royal-rumble\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE Royal Rumble 2025: John Cena, CM Punk and Roman Reigns set their eyes on new target, declare for 2025 Men&#8217;s Royal Rumble!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/wwe\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>WWE<\/a> RAW on Netflix greatly impacted John Cena, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns&rsquo; careers. John Cena got the power of his fan behind him which motivated him to announce that he will win the Royal Rumble. Roman Reigns defeated Solo Sikoa in a brutal match with all odds stacked against him and became the Undisputed Tribal Chief.<\/p><p>CM Punk also defeated Seth Rollin in the most physically tiring match of the Netflix premiere. These three legends will light up the 2025 Men&rsquo;s Royal Rumble set to air on February 1, 2025, from Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana at 6:00 PM ET. The match will be the toughest with all three legends trying to win it and enter Wrestlemania as a Championship match contender. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">John Cena<\/h2><p>John Cena has entered the last stage of in-ring career. He previously stated that Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and Wrestlemania would be his last major event and he will hang his boots after December 2025. He gave the crowd what they came for when they got the first glimpse of John Cena entering the ring at <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/wwe-raws-netflix-premiere-roman-reign-is-our-only-tribal-chief-rhea-ripley-became-the-womens-world-champion-cm-punk-wins-and-more\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>RAW&rsquo;s Netflix Premiere<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not just going to the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RoyalRumble?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#RoyalRumble<\/a>, I&rsquo;m going to WIN THE ROYAL RUMBLE!&rdquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RawOnNetflix?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#RawOnNetflix<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zIuGV22kgm\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/zIuGV22kgm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWE\/status\/1876454530251886750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>January 7, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>The 16-time World Champion initially denied to be the champion for one last time. He stated that it&rsquo;s a long process and asking WWE to give him a title shot would be an injustice with locker room talents. The crowd wanted Cena to become the 17-time world champion. This motivated Cena and he said that he was previously entering Men&rsquo;s Royal Rumble as a contender but now he would win it for his fans. <\/p><p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/john-cena-confirms-retirement-timeline-believes-the-wwe-is-in-good-hands\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>WWE Superstar John Cena confirms retirement timeline, believes the WWE is in good hands!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CM Punk<\/h2><p>CM Punk has been the face of the company since the moment he made his return. His feud with Seth Freakin Rollins made their match the main event of the RAW Netflix Premiere. Their promo together was the Promo of the Year 2024. The Best in the World fought in the most physical match against Seth Rollins.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">CM PUNK delivered on the &#128293;&#127908;! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aEn3nz8y8I\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/aEn3nz8y8I<\/a><\/p>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWE\/status\/1876486312896655655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>January 7, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>CM Punk was able to get the better of Seth Freakin Rollins after losing dominance for most of the match. He later confirmed his next stop would be the 2025 Men&rsquo;s Royal Rumble as a contender. He challenged Gunther and Cody stating he would go after their titles. While he didn&rsquo;t confirm it officially, he hinted that WrestleMania 2025 could be his last. The Best in the World would want to make it a memorable one.<\/p><p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/cm-punk-conquered-seth-freakin-rollins-in-the-battle-of-the-bests\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>CM Punk conquers Seth Freakin Rollins in the battle of the bests.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roman Reigns<\/h2><p>The OTC became the Undisputed Tribal Chief after the most brutal tribal combat against Solo Sikoa. He stood against all odds and defeated Solo after getting brutally beaten by Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Kevin Owens. Jimmy Uso, Sami Zayn, and Cody Rhodes came to his aid but Roman was already brutalized. Roman was not ready to give up this time. He claimed victory over Solo after spearing him twice. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\"You've earned the respect of Roman Reigns.\"<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWERomanReigns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@WWERomanReigns<\/a> may respect <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CodyRhodes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@CodyRhodes<\/a>, BUT he&rsquo;s after the Undisputed WWE Championship. His first stop? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RoyalRumble?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#RoyalRumble<\/a>. &#128074; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SmackDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#SmackDown<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PMA2XGqTB9\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/PMA2XGqTB9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWE\/status\/1877887082468605983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>January 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>&ldquo;Final Boss&rdquo; Dwayne himself put Ula Fala around his neck. &ldquo;Wiseman&rdquo; Paul Heyman showed his immense respect to Cody Rhodes and stated that Cody has earned Roman&rsquo;s respect as well. He then told &ldquo;American Nightmare&rdquo; Cody Rhodes that Roman Reigns wants his Undisputed WWE Championship back. Paul Heyman also announced that Roman Reigns would enter the 2025 Men&rsquo;s Royal Rumble.<\/p><p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/roman-reign-finally-able-to-gain-ulafala-back-becoming-the-only-tribal-chief\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Roman Reign finally able to gain Ulafala back becoming the Only Tribal Chief<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>(Image Credit: WWE.com)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>John Cena, CM Punk and Roman Reign to shine at the 2025 Men&#8217;s Royal Rumble.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":12210,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[438],"tags":[2668,1908,1164,1306,1211,929,965,981,1691,1008,2669,2271,1168,1065,2407,441,2249,1318,997,1066,979,980,977,2670,1220,2406,1219,1308,807],"class_list":["post-12189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wwe","tag-2025-royal-rumble","tag-american-nightmare","tag-best-in-the-world","tag-cena","tag-cenation","tag-cm-punk","tag-cody-rhodes","tag-final-boss","tag-hustle-loyalty-respect","tag-john-cena","tag-mens-royal-rumble","tag-never-give-up","tag-otc","tag-paul-heyman","tag-professional-wrestling","tag-roman-reigns","tag-second-city-saint","tag-seth-freakin-rollins","tag-solo-sikoa","tag-the-brahma-bull","tag-the-great-one","tag-the-peoples-champ","tag-the-rock","tag-the-undisputed-tribal-chief","tag-undisputed-championship","tag-world-wrestling-entertainment","tag-wrestlemania","tag-wrestlemania-2025","tag-wwe"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>WWE Royal Rumble 2025: John Cena, CM Punk and Roman Reigns set their eyes on new target, declare for 2025 Men&#039;s Royal Rumble! 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