Will Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton be at the 2025 Royal Rumble on Saturday?
Before WWE Smackdown on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, chief content officer Triple H (born Paul Levesque) spoke to fans with Haliburton and former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee on stage. Triple H hinted at a possible Royal Rumble appearance for Haliburton, a big WWE fan.
“As I’m thinking about the Royal Rumble, it makes me think just about anybody could enter the Royal Rumble as a surprise,” Triple H said as he turned to Haliburton. “Got a minute?”
“Let’s go,” Haliburton said.
Will Tyrese Haliburton be at the 2025 Royal Rumble?
The Royal Rumble will occur at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Haliburton and the Pacers play the Atlanta Hawks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 5 p.m.
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WWE has announced four matches for the event, which includes a men’s and women’s Royal Rumble match. Last year’s Royal Rumble show ended with the men’s match, so Haliburton could potentially participate. He said on Friday that he would make his way over to Lucas Oil Stadium for the show after his game concludes.
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What is the Royal Rumble?
Royal Rumble is a 30-wrestler match in which two wrestlers begin in the ring, and another enters every 90 seconds. A wrestler is eliminated when he or she goes over the top rope and both feet touch the floor. The winner is the last wrestler remaining in the ring, and he or she earns a berth in a world championship match at WrestleMania 41 on April 20 in Las Vegas.
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How to watch Royal Rumble 2025; how to stream Royal Rumble
Royal Rumble 2025 will stream exclusively on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix internationally.
Royal Rumble match card
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WWE offers several ticket packages that feature different experiences, including:
Silver: Starting at $600, it includes upper-level seating, pre-show hospitality, a WWE credential and lanyard, and on location support staff.
Suite by the Seat: Starting at $2,250, it includes a suite level ticket, food and beverage, in-suite visits from WWE Superstars and gifts.
Champion: Starting at $5,200, it includes floor seating, a ringside photo op, pre-show hospitality with Mick Foley, a gift pack and Royal Rumble mat plaque.
Gold and Elite packages have sold out.
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When is Royal Rumble 2025?
Feb. 1, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
What time does Royal Rumble 2025 start? What time is Royal Rumble?
6 p.m. ET Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Royal Rumble winners
Men
2024: Cody Rhodes; eliminated CM Punk
2023: Cody Rhodes; eliminated Gunther
2022: Brock Lesnar; eliminated Drew McIntyre
2021: Edge; eliminated Randy Orton
2020: Drew McIntyre; eliminated Roman Reigns
2019: Seth Rollins; eliminated Braun Strowman
2018: Shinsuke Nakamura; eliminated Roman Reigns
2017: Randy Orton; eliminated Roman Reigns
2016: Triple H; eliminated Dean Ambrose
2015: Roman Reigns; eliminated Rusev
2014: Batista; eliminated Roman Reigns
2013: Jone Cena; eliminated Ryback
2012: Sheamus; eliminated Chris Jericho
2011: Alberto Del Rio; eliminated Santino Marella
2010: Edge; eliminated John Cena
2009: Randy Orton; eliminated Triple H
2008: John Cena; eliminated Triple H
2007: The Undertaker; eliminated Shawn Michaels
2006: Rey Mysterio; eliminated Randy Orton
2005: Batista; eliminated John Cena
2004: Chris Benoit; eliminated Big Show
2003: Brock Lesnar; eliminated The Undertaker
2002: Triple H; eliminated Kurt Angle
2001: Stone Cold Steve Austin; eliminated Kane
2000: The Rock; eliminated Big Show
1999: Vince McMahon; eliminated Steve Austin
1998: Steve Austin; eliminated The Rock
1997: Steve Austin; eliminated Bret Hart
1996: Shawn Michael; eliminated Diesel
1995: Shawn Michaels; British Bulldog
1994: Bret Hart and Lex Luger (co-winners)
1993: Yokozuna; eliminated Randy Savage
1992: Ric Flair; eliminated Sid Justice
1991: Hulk Hogan; eliminated Earthquake
1990: Hulk Hogan; Mr. Perfect
1989: Big John Studd; eliminated Ted DiBiase
1988: Hacksaw Jim Duggan; eliminated One Man Gang
Women
2024: Bayley; eliminated Liv Morgan
2023: Rhea Ripley; eliminated Liv Morgan
2022: Ronda Rousey; eliminated Charlotte Flair
2021: Bianca Belaire; eliminated Rhea Ripley
2020: Charlotte Flair eliminated Shayna Baszler
2019: Becky Lynch; eliminated Charlotte Flair
2018: Asuka; eliminated Nikki Bella
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When is WrestleMania 41? When is WrestleMania in 2025?
Saturday-Sunday, April 19-20, 2025.
Where is WrestleMania 41? Where is WrestleMania in 2025?
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
With Haliburton quickly becoming one of the most exciting young talents in the NBA, a crossover into the world of professional wrestling would certainly be a moment to remember. While no official confirmation has been made yet, fans are eagerly anticipating the possibility of seeing the Sacramento Kings player step into the ring.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development and keep your eyes peeled for any announcements from Triple H and WWE. Could we be seeing Tyrese Haliburton make his wrestling debut in the near future? Only time will tell.
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