Below are a couple of top WWE Royal Rumble 2025 news stories of the day.
• As we reported before, plans were in place for Alexa Bliss to return on RAW in San Jose a few weeks ago, with a storyline involving The Wyatt Sicks. However, WWE later instructed creative to drop all plans for her comeback.
The issue stems from Bliss’ side believing she deserves a new contract, while WWE wants her to fulfill the terms of her previous deal, which was in place before she took maternity leave in January 2023. The two sides couldn’t reach an agreement in time for her planned return, leading to The Wyatt Sicks being moved to SmackDown instead.
In an update, PWInsider is reporting that Bliss is backstage at the Royal Rumble and her presence turned a lot of heads within WWE.
She’s expected to appear on the show, most likely entering the Women’s Royal Rumble match, thus ending her 2-year hiatus. She was last seen on WWE TV at Royal Rumble 2023, where she lost to Bianca Belair.
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• Speculation about Randy Orton’s return at tonight’s WWE Royal Rumble 2025 premium live event is heating up, though The Viper hasn’t been seen in Indianapolis.
However, a key clue has emerged. PWInsider reports that Kim Orton, Randy’s wife, was spotted at the WWE hotel.
Orton has been off WWE TV since November 8 after Kevin Owens hit him with a Piledriver on SmackDown. With the Royal Rumble known for surprise returns, fans are buzzing about a possible comeback.
While Orton’s whereabouts remain unknown, Kim’s presence suggests he could be keeping a low profile. Some expect him in the Men’s Royal Rumble match, while others think he might interfere in the Undisputed WWE Championship Ladder Match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens, given his history with both men.
