Add another WWE Superstar to the mix for the 2025 Royal Rumble match as Rey Mysterio declared himself to be entering this year’s gauntlet.
The GMOAT opened tonight’s episode of SmackDown in San Diego with a promo reminding the audience of his 2006 win, wherein he entered at #2 and went the distance to also win the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 22. He admitted that the field for this year proves to be heavy competition (given the lineup so far is Jey Uso, John Cena, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre, LA Knight and Seth Rollins)
He was interrupted by Kevin Owens, who is rooting for Rey so they can fight at WrestleMania 41, as he still considers himself the rightful WWE Champion after Saturday Night’s Main Event. Mysterio reminded him that Cody Rhodes is actually the real champion, which upset Owens enough for him to start a fight, leading to Mysterio requesting a match for later on. That match has yet to air, but be sure to check out the live coverage page to find out who wins!
Look who it is!
Hometown hero, @reymysterio, is getting us started on #SmackDown 🙌 pic.twitter.com/yVekxhohHr
— WWE (@WWE) January 18, 2025
We can’t wait! @reymysterio will be competing in #RoyalRumble!! 👏 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/kZXChh8OId
— WWE (@WWE) January 18, 2025
.@FightOwensFight just had to steal the moment 🤨 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ZEzQtyLsd2
— WWE (@WWE) January 18, 2025
"You’re not the champion.”
Those are practically fighting words, @reymysterio 😬 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/jvfvyxiL6a
— WWE (@WWE) January 18, 2025
IT'S ON! @FightOwensFight just tried to take out @reymysterio 😳 pic.twitter.com/pDuVfGLPcN
— WWE (@WWE) January 18, 2025
Do you think Rey Mysterio has a shot at winning this year? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
