John Cena has reportedly known his path to WrestleMania 41 for quite some time. Back in November, it was announced that John Cena would compete at the WWE Elimination Chamber premium live event on March 1 in Toronto.

During a recent interview, WWE Superstar and former Intercontinental Champion Jey Uso revealed when he learned that he was going to win the Men's Royal Rumble.

John Cena’s farewell tour did not begin as many fans would have speculated. The 16-time WWE Champion entered the Men’s

WWE Royal Rumble Jey Uso shocked spectators by winning the men's main event which became one of the least predicted finishes in WWE history. Uso joined the match as the 20th contestant and beat CM Punk and John Cena to make WrestleMania 41.

Jey Uso has won the Royal Rumble and is going to WrestleMania in the biggest upset in Rumble history, breaking a decades long tradition in the WWE.

In a new interview, Jey Uso revealed when he was told he would win the 2025 Royal Rumble. And it makes it seem like he may have not been the original choice to win the event’s top match. WWE’s Men’s Royal Rumble has had many surprising winners during its history.

On the February 3, 2025, episode of WWE Raw, tempers flared between present World Heavyweight Champion Gunther and Jey Uso. Having won at Royal Rumble, Jey spoke to the WWE Universe, saying thank you and seeing himself in a new light as a singles competitor The heartfelt address was interrupted when Uso appeared in the ring to confront him.