Jey Uso Wins the 2025 Royal Rumble

ALSO: ‘Cowboy Carter’ by Beyoncé wins the GRAMMYs award for Album of the Year.

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John White
February 03, 2025

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Jey Uso Wins the 2025 Royal Rumble
Jey Uso outlasted 29 other superstars to punch his ticket to WrestleMania 41. In a dramatic finish, he eliminated John Cena, who was chasing his record-breaking 17th world title. With this win, Uso steps into the biggest spotlight of his career.

Key Highlights:

  • Charlotte Flair won the Women’s Royal Rumble, eliminating Roxanne Perez in the final moments.

  • TNA World Champion Joe Hendry made a shocking appearance but was eliminated by Roman Reigns.

  • Nikki Garcia (FKA Nikki Bella) returned to WWE, entering at No. 30 in the Women's Rumble.

Fortnite Introduces New Jujutsu Kaisen Skins

Fortnite is expanding its collaboration with the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen by introducing new character skins for Ryomen Sukuna, Mahito, and Toji Fushiguro. These additions follow the initial wave that featured characters like Yuji Itadori and Satoru Gojo. The new skins are expected to be available in the Item Shop within the next one to two weeks.

POP CULTURE HIGHLIGHTS

Music

  • Kendrick Lamar was the most awarded artist at this year’s GRAMMYs with 5 wins.

  • ‘Cowboy Carter’ by Beyoncé wins the GRAMMYs award for Album of the Year.

Entertainment

  • New promotional art for ‘DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN’ Premiering March 4 on Disney+

  • First look at ‘GODZILLA VS. X-MEN’ #1 Written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Emilio Laiso

Sports

  • Nassourdine Imavov knocks out Israel Adesanya at UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia.

Gaming

  • WWE 2K25 RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED!

    🗓️March 14 - Standard Edition

    🗓️March 7 - Bloodline and Deadman Editions (Early Access)

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