5 RAW stars who could announce their participation in the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble match (January 13)

The 2025 WWE Royal Rumble is just a few weeks away, and a few top RAW stars could announce their participation in the match soon.

RAW has some of the biggest stars in WWE, and the upcoming men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches will host stars from both brands. The winner of the two contests will get a shot at the men’s and women’s title of their choosing respectively at WrestleMania 41.

John Cena announced his participation in the match on last week’s RAW. CM Punk and Jey Uso are also geared up for the contest.

Check out the five RAW Superstars who could announce their entry into the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble on Monday night’s show.

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#5. Sheamus has a big match for WWE RAW on Netflix

The Celtic Warrior is back and wants to exact revenge on Ludwig Kaiser. The two WWE stars will compete in a top match on the upcoming RAW episode.

Triple H needs to award Sheamus some big wins to ensure he doesn’t lose his credibility. A win could see him get back in the game right away.

Sheamus could defeat Ludwig Kaiser and then announce that he will compete in the 2025 Men's Royal Rumble match. The announcement could see him target Gunther and the World Heavyweight Championship.

The two men have had some epic battles in the past. Another one at WrestleMania 41 would be highly entertaining for fans.

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#4. Penta could make his debut on Monday

Penta is on the cards to make his WWE debut on RAW this week. The luchador has done a lot in the wrestling business to prove himself to the wrestling industry.

Fans could see a heel confront him on the show leading to a match between the two men. Penta could win the contest and announce that he has come prepared to aim for the top and wants to compete in the 30-man Royal Rumble match.

It would be great to have the newcomer get in the chase for the top title so quickly. He has made a reputation for himself outside WWE and he could head to the top with a Royal Rumble win.

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#3. Liv Morgan recently lost her title

2025’s first episode of RAW wasn’t one for Liv Morgan. The Women’s World Champion went up against archrival Rhea Ripley and lost her title at the show.

WWE will look to build Liv back to ensure she stays relevant on the red brand. That could see her appear in a backstage segment moping about her loss before announcing that she will get back in the chase for the title by competing in the Women’s Royal Rumble.

Liv Morgan is a top star whose fanbase will breathe a sigh of relief hearing that she wants to stay in the run for the top title. She could have a good run in the Rumble match.

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#2. Damian Priest has been a hot favorite on RAW

Damian Priest and Finn Balor will battle in a Street Fight on RAW this week. The two men’s rivalry has stretched on since SummerSlam, and WWE could bring it to a conclusion this week.

Priest has been a top star on the brand for over a year and Triple H has given him some big moments. He could end up winning his match against Balor on Monday to end their rivalry for good.

After the contest, The Archer of Infamy could announce his entry into the men’s Royal Rumble match. He’d be a favorite to win the contest since he has done a lot over the past year or so.

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#1. Becky Lynch could make her in-ring debut at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble

Becky Lynch missed WWE RAW’s Netflix premiere last week. Some reports suggest that The Man was originally penned for a return at the show but her spot was handed to The Undertaker.

Lynch could appear on the brand's second episode on Netflix to receive a huge pop. She could announce her in-ring return by making herself available for the Women’s Royal Rumble match.

The Man has won the contest in the past and it would be good to see her enter the contest once again. The announcement will immediately make her a favorite to win the 2025 Rumble match.