Hall of Famer returning to WWE ring after 20 years for Royal Rumble match must happen, says Maxxine Dupri

Maxxine Dupri recently addressed the upcoming 2025 Women's Royal Rumble. She expressed her desire to see three WWE legends return to compete in the match.

As the Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches approach, fans expect to see surprise comebacks. Over the past few years, several Hall of Famers and legends have competed in the Women's Royal Rumble, including Trish Stratus, Lita, Michelle McCool, The Bella Twins, and Torrie Wilson. In a recent interview with the Lightweights Podcast, Maxxine Dupri disclosed that she would like to see Nikki Bella and Torrie Wilson return for this year's Women's Royal Rumble match.

The Alpha Academy member also expressed her desire to see Stacy Keibler return to the ring for the first time in 20 years to compete for a Women's Championship match at WrestleMania 41. Keibler last wrestled in October 2025 when she lost to Jillian Hall on Velocity:

"I think we all know who I want to return. I actually have a list. Nikki Bella, need. Torrie Wilson, need. Stacy Keibler, need," she said. [34:26 - 34:36]

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Maxxine Dupri hopes to participate in the 2025 WWE Women's Royal Rumble

Last year, Maxxine Dupri made her first Royal Rumble appearance. She entered the match at number 18 and lasted over six minutes before getting eliminated by Bayley, who ended up winning the Rumble.

In her interview with the Lightweights Podcast, the Alpha Academy member hoped to take part in this year's Royal Rumble too:

"[Do you think you'd be part of it?] I hope so. I would love to be in it," she said. [34:21 - 34:22]

In her chat with the podcast's host Joe Vulpis, the 27-year-old also addressed her relationship with Cathy Kelley, dubbing the WWE backstage interviewer her "husband."

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