Indy wasnt just a host city; it becameWWEterritoryfor an entire weekend.
Indianapolis went all in, transforming downtown into awrestlingfans dream.
Not even Indianapolis International Airport wasnt spared from the Rumble fever.
The airport felt like the first stop on a journey into a full-blown WWE experience.
Perhaps the most fun touch came in the form of street name changes.
Fans strolling through the heart of downtown found themselves walking past intersections like Seth Freakin Rd and Cody Rd.
The entire vibe was a celebration of WWEs rich culture.
The energy inside Lucas Oil Stadium was even better.
The event generated the largest gate of any single-night event in WWE history, with 70,342 fans in attendance.
Every fan had their theories: Who would make a surprise return?
Which superstar would punch their ticket toWrestleMania 41?
Would John Cena enter at #30 and win the Rumble?
The questions swirled, but the only certainty was that the night would be one to remember.
The pop she got almost blew my ears out.
The Womens Royal Rumble match was, without question, one of the highlights of the night.
With intense athleticism, surprise entrants, and thrilling eliminations, it was a battle from start to finish.
Her victory solidified her place at WrestleMania 41.
Another exciting surprise of the match was the former TNA Womens Champion Jordynne Grace.
The Motor City Machine Guns.
It was a back-and-forth battle that showcased the brilliance of both teams.
The in-ring chemistry between Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa and Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley was undeniable.
It just didnt quite have the same big-match feel as some of the other bouts on the card.
Every time one of them was slammed into those unforgiving rungs, the stadium let out a collective gasp.
Would we see a dominating performance from a returning legend?
How long would it take Roman Reigns to walk down the ramp?
Main Event Jey Uso had done it: he was heading to WrestleMania 41 as the Royal Rumble winner.
Some in the crowd were in disbelief, others in celebration, but the common thread was shock.
When the lights went down on Royal Rumble 2025, the night was far from over.
