Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring Penta and Royal Rumble 2025.
• PWInsider reports that Matt Cardona (Zack Ryder) and Mickie James were both seen at WWE’s hotel in Indianapolis today ahead of Royal Rumble 2025.
Cardona, who is married to WWE’s Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green, has openly expressed interest in appearing in the Royal Rumble match, though no reports have confirmed his involvement. If he is part of the bout, WWE has kept it tightly under wraps.
According to Fightful Select, there are unconfirmed reports that Cardona may appear at the event:
“Regarding Cardona, there are at least people (outside of WWE) claiming that the plan is for an appearance. We have not confirmed that.”
James, the wife of SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, is currently a coach on WWE’s upcoming LFG series on A&E. She previously made a surprise Royal Rumble appearance as Knockouts Champion while working for TNA Wrestling.
WATCH: Chelsea Green’s (Zack Ryder’s Wife) Buns Accidentally Exposed In The Ring:
• Tensions ran high at WWE’s Royal Rumble Media Day when Penta and Dominik Mysterio had a heated confrontation.
Penta, who has been making waves since his WWE debut on RAW on January 13, didn’t hold back when Dominik started his usual trash talk.
As Dominik spoke to the press, Penta stepped in, completely shifting the energy in the room. The two exchanged intense words, leaving everyone stunned.
Sean Ross Sapp shared the following photo:
Chris Featherstone previously reported that WWE has a strong performance planned for Penta in the Men’s Royal Rumble match.
