8 Ups & 7 Downs From WWE Royal Rumble 2025

7. Chelsea Redeems Past Performances

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Make no mistake, Chelsea Green is still a comic relief character, but unlike years past, she has started backing up her antics in the ring a bit more, evidenced by winning the Women’s United States Championship last year.

Green’s increased role showed in the Royal Rumble on Saturday, as she lasted well over 20 minutes, longer than her other three Rumble appearances combined. She also eliminated two women, a first. But Chelsea also deserves credit for stealing the spotlight a couple of times during the match, such as trying to toss four women out each side of the ring, only to discover that all four landed on the apron and came back in to pummel her. Green later tried to celebrate with Bianca Belair, Naomi, Jaida Parker, and Lash Legend, only to be rebuffed. She also had a few teased eliminations along the way.

In the end, Chelsea’s security detail – Piper Niven – backfired and accidentally eliminated her, which will give Green something to kvetch about on SmackDown later this week.

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