On February 1, 2025, WE produced the most shocking Royal Rumble outcome in the history of the promotion when Jey Uso shocked the entire world by winning the men’s Royal Rumble match. The men’s Rumble match of 2025 had the potential to surpass the 1992 Rumble match in terms of star power, and a name like Jey winning the Rumble this year was totally unpredictable.
It was reported earlier that it was a last minute change made by Triple H and he decided to reward Jey with this huge accomplishment for his hard work and for getting over with the fans. Previously, top wrestlers like CM Punk and John Cena were the favorites to the Rumble. John Cena is still the biggest favorite to face Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE title at WrestleMania 41.
Jey Uso Reveals How He Kept His Royal Rumble Win A Secret
So it is safe to say that John Cena was originally booked to win the Rumble match and now he may win the Elimination Chamber after Jey’s shocker. ‘The Yeetman’ recently explained how he kept his surprising Royal Rumble a secret even when he spoke to his father Rikishi earlier that night. speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Jey Uso revealed;
Jey Uso won the men’s Royal Rumble match of 2025
“My dad called right when I was in the locker room,” he said. “He called Jeyce, actually, and then Jeyce gave me the phone and I had him on FaceTime,” Jey said. “I was back there with John, CM Punk, my brothers were there, so we did have a good talk.
Jey Uso is a former WWE Intercontinental Champion
“But I love my father. He looks at me just like his son again, rooting for me. It feels good. Because my dad knows everything in the business, man, so I’m not going to tell him everything I want. I want to surprise him, too. And he was very excited, man. Shout out to my dad, man.”
Check out what Gunther had to say about Jey Uso's Royal Rumble win here
Jey has already announced that he would challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41 and their match is heavily rumored to feature on the main event of Night 1 of the event. Jey is also being strongly favored to win the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41.
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