Video: Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Picks John Cena to Win 2025 WWE Royal Rumble

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton has predicted that John Cena will be winning Saturday's Royal Rumble.

Haliburton made his prediction during the Royal Rumble Kickoff show on Friday while flanked by Michael Cole and Pat McAfee.

The two-time All-Star also revealed that he'll be in attendance for the event, which will take place at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL's Colts.

Haliburton is a bit busy earlier in the evening, though, as his Pacers host the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. He'll be a bit late with the festivities kicking off at 6 p.m.

Haliburton is a huge pro wrestling fan, and he's made appearances on WWE television in recent years, including a showdown with New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson in June 2024.

He then appeared on NXT last September to help facilitate a NXT Title Match contract between then champion Ethan Page and Trick Williams.

We'll see if Haliburton will be anything more than an observer Saturday soon enough when the Royal Rumble kicks off in Indianapolis. At the very least, we know he'll be rooting for Cena as the legend's retirement tour continues. If Cena wins, he'll join Stone Cold Steve Austin as the only WWE Superstars to win the Royal Rumble three separate times.

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