Find out the 2025 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal participants and our predictions on who might win.

The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal is back once again on WrestleMania weekend, set to take place on the April 18 episode of WWE SmackDown, live from Las Vegas.

Named in honour of the legendary Andre the Giant, the annual multi-man match has become a staple of WrestleMania weekend, often serving as a showcase for rising stars — or as a consolation prize for those missing out on the main card.

What Time Is the Andre the Giant Battle Royal 2025 in the UK? 3t3544

The match will air as part of WrestleMania SmackDown on Friday 18 April 2025, which begins at 1am BST (Saturday morning UK time).

Where to Watch in the UK: Stream it live on Netflix UK as part of your regular subscription.

What Is the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal? 4p5l4h

First introduced in 2014, the match features a large number of WWE Superstars competing in an over-the-top-rope elimination battle royal. Previous winners include Cesaro, Baron Corbin, Matt Hardy, Jey Uso, Bobby Lashley, and Bronson Reed.

While not a guaranteed push to the main event, the Battle Royal can still act as a springboard for underutilised talent and signal future plans.

Jey Uso won the 2021 Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal and 4 years later, he's challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship! Wonder who will have their moment in the next Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal on #SmackDown Friday at 8/7c? pic.twitter.com/vWhu7kiPje

— USA Network (@USANetwork) April 17, 2025

Andre the Giant Battle Royal Participants 5v4u5r

Likely Participants: l694f

• Carmelo Hayes
• The Miz
• Braun Strowman
• Shinsuke Nakamura
• Karrion Kross
• Andrade
• Santos Escobar
• Berto
• Angel Garza
• Rey Fenix
• Elton Prince
• Kit Wilson
• Tommaso Ciampa
• Johnny Gargano
• Otis
• Akira Tozawa
• Ludwig Kaiser
• Austin Theory
• Grayson Waller
• Brutus Creed
• Julius Creed
• Carlito
• Cruz Del Toro
• Joaquin Wilde
• Dragon Lee
• Pete Dunne

Possible Entrants: 4j237

• Solo Sikoa
• Tama Tonga
• Omos
• R-Truth
• Sheamus
• Rusev
• Aleister Black
• Joe Hendry

Who Could Win the 2025 Andre Battle Royal? i1265

Ludwig Kaiser 3z361x

Kaiser has spent the past year breaking out of Gunther’s shadow and stepping into his own spotlight. WWE are clearly high on him, and a win here could mirror Jey Uso’s 2021 victory — a stepping stone to a meaningful singles push.

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With Penta already on the WrestleMania card, Fenix could be WWE’s way of spotlighting both Lucha Brothers. He’s only recently debuted, but this could be a clear sign the company views him as a future star.

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Since returning in early 2024, Andrade has had flashes of brilliance but hasn’t been consistently featured. A win here would at least be a sign that WWE still sees value in him.

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Always a fan favourite, Otis winning the Andre would be a feel-good moment. He’s rarely in the spotlight, but the crowd reactions say it all.

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He’s played a subtle but important role in the AJ Styles/Logan Paul storyline without having a match of his own. A win would reward his consistent presence and elevate him on the main roster.

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If Sheamus returns in time, he’d be an instant frontrunner. Having (strangely) missed the Road to WrestleMania, this could serve as his platform to re-enter the Intercontinental Championship scene.

Prediction: Who Will Win The Andre Battle Royal? 4b213w

Our pick is Ludwig Kaiser. WWE seems to be building him up as a serious singles player, and a victory here would match recent trends of using the Andre as a launchpad — like they did last year with Bronson Reed. Keep an eye on Rey Fenix and Karrion Kross as dark horses.

Andre The Giant Battle Royal Winners 4q3h4p

Here’s a list of past winners of the match:

• 2014 – Cesaro
• 2015 – Big Show
• 2016 – Baron Corbin
• 2017 – Mojo Rawley
• 2018 – Matt Hardy
• 2019 – Braun Strowman
• 2020 – Not held due to COVID-19
• 2021 – Jey Uso
• 2022 – Madcap Moss
• 2023 – Bobby Lashley
• 2024 – Bronson Reed