In the Royal Rumble 2025, 16-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena and Jey Uso were the final two competitors. Uso entered at number 20, eliminating Shinsuke Nakamura, Sami Zayn, and John Cena. Meanwhile, Cena, who entered at number 23, took out Finn Balor, Braun Strowman, and .
In the Royal Rumble 2025, 16-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena and Jey Uso were the final two competitors. Uso entered at number 20, eliminating Shinsuke Nakamura, Sami Zayn, and John Cena. Meanwhile, Cena, who entered at number 23, took out Finn Bálor, Braun Strowman, and Logan Paul.
In the final moments, Cena and Uso battled on the apron. Cena nearly eliminated Uso, but Uso countered with a superkick that almost sent Cena out. Cena then attempted the Attitude Adjustment, but Uso slipped away and pushed Cena off the apron, securing his victory.
A shocked Jey Uso, celebrating his first-ever Royal Rumble win, was soon confronted by Cena, who re-entered the ring. Though visibly stunned by his loss, Cena nodded in respect, hugged Uso, whispered something in his ear, and raised Uso’s hand to a huge ovation from the fans.
The winner of the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble, Jey Uso, recently spilled the beans on what the 16-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion told him following his victory.
Jey Uso opens up about John Cena’s powerful words after his Royal Rumble win
Jey Uso, the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble winner, recently appeared on the Nightcap podcast, where he revealed what John Cena told him after his victory. Cena expressed admiration for Uso, reminiscing about their early days and acknowledging the support of the fans.
Uso shared:
“He hugged me. He goes, ‘I remember your first tour. I always told you and your brother [Jimmy Uso], you guys will be fine. Be yourself.’ And then he said, ‘Look at these people now.’ That’s when he turned me toward the crowd.”
Meanwhile, John Cena, devastated by his loss, has confirmed his plans to compete in the Elimination Chamber match next month in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. On the other hand, Jey Uso has made it clear that he will challenge World Heavyweight Champion Gunther at WrestleMania 41.
