WWE News and Rumors for January 23, 2025

The day was very exciting, with many key events taking place. Fans who stay up to date were surely excited by what the day brought. WWE News and Rumors for January 23,2025 brings what actually transpired on the day:

Bloodline Storyline Spinoff

WWE’s Bloodline storyline has been ongoing for over four years now. Recently, it has entered a new phase with great potential for major success. The recent events on Raw hint at the resurgence of many different storylines.

These include Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and CM Punk. They will eventually be connected to the Roman Reigns’ Bloodline. These developments can lead to different significant plot directions. For example, Rollins turning heel or Zayn’s journey to becoming a world champion.

Stone Cold Steve Austin’s Health Update

It has been seven weeks since Steve Austin underwent major knee surgery. Recently, Steve Austin has provided an encouraging update. He is now back in the gym as part of the rehabilitation process he was in. He expressed his gratitude to the medical team. He also told how he overdid it after surgery but is now recovering well. He wishes to participate in the Mint 400 off-road race in Las Vegas soon. He also hinted at the possibility of taking part in Wrestlemania 41.

Shawn Michaels’ Absence from Netflix Raw

WWE legend Shawn Micheals was absent from the very first Monday Night Raw on Netflix. He was meant to appear ringside alongside Stephanie McMahon, but he was unable to do so because of the missed cue, thanks to the chaos. His absence also affected The Undertaker, who took a memorable photo with him and Bruce Prichard. The Undertaker heavily praised the relaxed atmosphere of the event and commended the efforts of Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque.

Royal Rumble 2025 Details

The 2025 WWE Royal Rumble will make history as it will be the first live event streaming on Netflix. It will be the ultimatum of WWE events streamed over a major online platform. The 38th annual event will be in Indiana’s capital city on Saturday, February 1, at Lucas Oil Stadium. UK spectators can catch this from around 1 a.m. Sunday morning. It will stand as a landmark event in how fans can access their wrestling viewing.

It features a historic £4 billion 10-year deal between Netflix and WWE. Like every Royal Rumble, it includes the regular Royal Rumble matches with 30 men and 30 women. It will also see an undisputed WWE championship ladder match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. In fact, documentaries will also be part of Netflix’s streaming coverage. It works to show how the whole event goes by and further sharpens the audience for WWE. You can expect some of the Greatest Individual Royal Rumble performances.

Sami Zayn’s Royal Rumble Participation

Sami Zayn has revealed that he will participate in the 2025 Royal Rumble. It brings the total number of confirmed superstars to nine. Others confirmed so far are LA Knight, John Cena, CM Punk, Jey Uso, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and Rey Mysterio. Zayn made it clear by saying he needs the WWE Championship now. He has waited for 14 years to win it.

Hulk Hogan’s Return at Saturday Night’s Main Event

It appears that Hulk Hogan, the six-time WWE Champion, will grace Saturday Night’s Main Event, which will feature on January 25, 2025, for his return. The last time he appeared on RAW, it was met with a lot of booing, raising questions about his role at this next event. It should be interesting to see how the audience will react to this comeback.

NXT Developments

Trick Williams made a significant return to NXT. He confronted both Wes Lee and Oba. His actions suggest a potential storyline involving a feud with Oba. He also set up a match against Wes Lee. This development indicates a shift in Trick’s character direction. 

Bayley returned to NXT and formed an alliance with Giulia. This partnership sets the stage for a potential match against Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez, adding intrigue to the women’s division. Stephanie Vaquer is a major adiition to the NXT roster. With hard work, Stephanie Vaquer’s journey is inspiring.

Lexis King retained the Heritage Cup by cheating. He used a low blow to secure the victory over Charlie Dempsey, continuing the storyline of Lexis King using underhanded tactics to keep his championship status.

Final Word on WWE News and Rumors for January 23, 2025

It was a fun day in the wrestling world. The Bloodline story will soon take back the fans’ attention. Stone Cold Steve Austin’s health update hints at his possible WWE in-ring return. We also discussed a highly controversial rumor around Hulk Hogan making another appearance. His last oe wasn’t met with love from the fans and it will be interesting to see the reeaction he gets at Saturday Night’s Main Event.