Cody Rhodes Injured at WWE Royal Rumble 2025

Cody Rhodes suffered multiple injuries during the Royal Rumble after a brutal ladder match against Kevin Owens, casting uncertainty over his in-ring future, though he is expected to attend SmackDown. Charlotte Flair became the first two-time winner of the Women's Royal Rumble, while Nikki Bella made a notable return after three years. The event was marked by the comeback of WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus and Alexa Bliss, who returned with a nod to her past character aligned with Bray Wyatt. Speculation surrounds John Cena's participation, potentially setting up a historic match against Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. Rumors also circulate about Rob Van Dam's possible return and the potential reappearance of Zack Ryder, adding to the intrigue of the event.