The trajectory of the WWE landscape has drastically changed following the aftermath of the Royal Rumble event with new challenges, feuds and major things to expect on the upcoming RAW and SmackDown.
The 2025 Royal Rumble proved to be one of the spectacular editions of the show with memorable moments and highlights, kicking off the road to WrestleMania 41. The event saw Charlotte Flair and Jey Uso punching their ticket for a main event title match at WrestleMania.
Furthermore, the Royal Rumble also saw some unexpected returns, heated moments and jaw-dropping matches that have shaped the road to WrestleMania 41 with major things to expect on the first RAW and SmackDown after the show in Lucas Oil Stadium.
4. Alexa Bliss’s first feud
One of the biggest reactions at the Royal Rumble 2025 event was garnered by the return of Alexa Bliss. After multiple theories that stated that she would not be coming back, Bliss received a huge ovation upon her comeback. Despite that, she lasted only 11 minutes in the match and was eliminated by Liv Morgan. This could potentially be the start of her first feud after coming back on the RAW after Royal Rumble, leading up to a match with the former WWE Women’s World Champion.
3. Jey Uso’s possible opponent for WrestleMania 41
Jey Uso reached the pinnacle of his career so far by last eliminating John Cena in the Men’s Royal Rumble to win the match. Following that, Jey made it clear that he was going to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship, currently held by Gunther. However, with the Elimination Chamber event coming up, there could be a chance that Gunther might defend his title in the match, leading to speculations on other competitors being Uso’s WrestleMania opponents.
2. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins’ feud begins
As witnessed, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns had a cinematic moment in the Royal Rumble match last week. Moreover, The Visionary went berserk and stomped Reigns’ head multiple times, leaving him on the floor. This could have been the seeds planted for a possible Mania showdown in Las Vegas, with the feud kicking off and taking shape on the upcoming RAW and SmackDown.
1. Charlotte Flair picks her opponent
Charlotte Flair made a triumphant return to WWE from her injury by winning the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble match. The following SmackDown could see her choose her WrestleMania 41 opponent. According to previous reports, The Queen could pick current WWE Women’s Champion, Tiffany Stratton, who has cited Flair as the reason for joining wrestling giving a huge background to the feud for The Show of Shows.
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