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WWE Crossword - Royal Rumble Winners

January 31, 2025

Friday, January 31st, 2025

🧠 Weekly Crossword ⭐️

It’s time to play the game… a crossword. The Royal Rumble has created legends, launched careers, and given us some of the most unforgettable moments in wrestling history. From shocking returns to record-breaking performances, this week’s crossword challenges you to recall some of the most iconic Royal Rumble winners over the years. Think you’ve got what it takes to go the distance? Jump in and start solving—just don’t go over the top rope!

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🗓️ On This Day - 2000

The Radicalz Shock WWE Fans with Historic Jump from WCW

25 years ago today, one of the most shocking moments in Monday Night Raw history took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Perry Saturn, and Dean Malenko—freshly departed from WCW—appeared in the front row as ‘guests’ of WWE Commissioner Mick Foley. The sight stunned fans, as all four had been granted their WCW releases just days earlier, marking one of the biggest talent raids of the Monday Night War era.

The group—soon dubbed The Radicalz—made an immediate impact, storming the ring during a tag match between The New Age Outlaws and Head Cheese (Al Snow & Steve Blackman). Within months, each member secured championship gold: Benoit as Intercontinental Champion, Guerrero as European Champion, Malenko as Light Heavyweight Champion, and Saturn as Hardcore Champion. Their arrival signaled WCW’s growing instability and WWE’s continued dominance as wrestling’s top promotion.

I feel like Kevin Nash and Scott Hall showing up as a surprise in WCW always gets all the attention, but this was just as wild at the time!

🔮 WWE Smackdown Preview

8-Man Tag Team Match: Motor City Machine Guns & Los Garza vs. #DIY & Pretty Deadly
Women’s United States Championship Match: Chelsea Green (c) vs. Michin
Naomi vs. Liv Morgan
Jimmy Uso vs. Carmelo Hayes

WWE

📺 Dark Side of the Ring Season 6 Premiere Date Announced

Vice’s hit documentary series Dark Side of the Ring is officially returning for a sixth season. The show, known for its deep dives into wrestling’s most controversial and tragic stories, has been a fan-favorite since its debut. The ten wrestlers and topics for each episode of season 6 include Hell in a Cell, Big Van Vader, Tony Atlas, Ludvig Borda, Billy Jack Haynes, 'Hot Stuff' Eddie Gilbert, 'Superstar' Billy Graham, Daffney, The Original Sheik, and Muhammad Hassan.

🏆 Ranking the Best Choices to Win the 2025 Women's Royal Rumble

Cageside Seats breaks down the top contenders to win the upcoming Women's Royal Rumble, analyzing their momentum, potential WrestleMania matchups, and how their victory could shake up WWE’s landscape.

🎮 WWE and Netflix Announce New 2K Mobile Game

WWE and Netflix are teaming up for a new mobile game set to launch in Fall 2025. Marketed as the “most intense and extreme” WWE mobile experience yet, the game will include an updated roster featuring CM Punk, John Cena, and more. The announcement was made during a Netflix promotional event attended by Punk and Rhea Ripley.

The main event is coming to a phone near you as WWE 2K comes to mobile, exclusively on #NetflixGames later this Fall 2025 #NextOnNetflix
— Netflix Games (@netflixgames_)
2:07 PM • Jan 30, 2025

📺 Stephanie McMahon Announces New ESPN Series, Addresses Family Controversy

Stephanie McMahon revealed she is executive producing a new ESPN docuseries focused on the evolution of women's wrestling, highlighting pioneers from WWE, WCW, and beyond. She also addressed the scrutiny surrounding her family's role in WWE, stating she’s focused on “honoring the legacy of what we built while embracing the future of the business.”

AEW

🔥 AEW Dynamite January 29 - 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved

Wrestling Inc. breaks down the highs and lows of the latest episode of AEW Dynamite. The show featured a standout match between Will Ospreay and Brian Cage, but also some questionable booking decisions that divided fans.

🖤 Julia Hart Explains Why She Abandoned Her Original Cheerleader Gimmick in AEW

Julia Hart opened up about her early struggles in AEW, explaining why she transitioned from a cheerleader gimmick to her current darker persona. “I think I just needed to take myself more seriously," Hart said. “In the cheerleader role, I looked at the character as an annoying preppy girl… but I was never like that in real life. I always wore baggy clothes and a hood over my head in high school.”

💰 Danhausen Out of Character: Explains Why He Deserves More AEW TV Time

Danhausen discussed his place in AEW, making a case for why he should be featured more often on television. “I think the character is for TV. I think the top-seller list for the last four years or whatever, on TV or not on TV, I’m always top three or top four.” He pointed out that despite his limited appearances, his merchandise continues to be among AEW’s best-sellers.