Naomi vs. Jade Cargill added to WWE WrestleMania 41

Naomi and Jade Cargill will go one-on-one at WWE WrestleMania 41.

SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis made the Naomi vs. Cargill bout official for WrestleMania on Friday’s SmackDown after a pull-apart between the two.

Naomi defeated B-Fab in singles competition on Friday’s show, then attempted to call Cargill out for a confrontation. Cargill attacked unexpectedly instead, and the two competitors were pulled apart. Aldis then made the WrestleMania bout official.

In storyline, Naomi attacked Cargill last November, forcing her to relinquish her spot as Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside Bianca Belair. Naomi then assumed Cargill’s title. Cargill returned at Elimination Chamber in March, revealing Naomi as her attacker.

Several new additions to the WrestleMania 41 card were made during Friday’s show, including a United States title bout.

The updated WWE WrestleMania 41 lineup:

WWE WrestleMania 41 night one, Saturday, April 19 —

  • Main event: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (w/Paul Heyman) vs. Seth Rollins

WWE WrestleMania 41 night two, Sunday, April 20 —

  • Main event: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against John Cena

WWE WrestleMania 41, Saturday, April 19 & Sunday, April 20 —

  • World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends against Jey Uso
  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Charlotte Flair
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Bianca Belair
  • WWE United States Champion LA Knight defends against Jacob Fatu
  • Naomi vs. Jade Cargill
  • AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez defend against TBD

Kevin Owens says he’s getting neck surgery, out of WWE WrestleMania 41

Kevin Owens is out of action indefinitely.

On SmackDown, GM Nick Aldis introduced Owens, who walked to the ring wearing a Bret Hart jacket. He said that for the last 25 years he has been able to do amazing things and take care of his family, but there is a toll everyone in the locker room had to pay, and it was time for him to pay that toll. He said that he had been dealing with a neck injury for the last four months, and after doctors figured out what it was, he will need surgery as a result.

Owens noted that the timing was unfortunate as he was really looking forward to wrestling Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41. He said he was sorry and he didn’t know when he’d return to in-ring action.

As he was making his exit, Randy Orton came out and briefly met face-to-face with Owens on the apron. Owen then left as Aldis said that with Owens’ injury, Orton no longer had a match at WrestleMania. An irate Orton responded by laying out Aldis with an RKO to end the segment.

PWNexus reported on Friday that Owens had an undisclosed injury. Meltzer confirmed the report, indicating that it was significant.

Owens last wrestled at Elimination Chamber on March 1, defeating Sami Zayn in an unsanctioned match.

WWE WrestleMania 41 Sunday Global Start Times: EST, PST, GMT and more

WrestleMania 41 Night 2 is shaping up to be one of the biggest nights in company history, and fans across the globe are counting down the hours until the action begins. Taking place on Sunday, 20th April 2025, night two of the event will start at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) / 4:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).

To help fans around the world tune in without confusion, here are the global start times for WrestleMania 41 Sunday so you can plan your viewing accordingly.

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WrestleMania 41 Sunday Start Time in the United States (EST & PST)

For fans in the United States, the start time is straightforward:

  • Eastern Standard Time (EST) – 7:00 PM
  • Pacific Standard Time (PST) – 4:00 PM
  • Central Time (CST) – 6:00 PM
  • Mountain Time (MST) – 5:00 PM

Whether you’re watching from the east coast or the west, Peacock subscribers can expect the broadcast to kick off promptly.

WrestleMania 41 Sunday UK and European Start Times

Fans in the United Kingdom and across Europe will need to stay up late to catch all the action live:

  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) – 12:00 AM (Monday, 21st April)
  • British Summer Time (BST) – 1:00 AM (Monday, 21st April)
  • Central European Time (CET) – 2:00 AM (Monday, 21st April)

WrestleMania is (sometimes) worth the sleepless night, and with this year’s card stacked with marquee matches, including Cody Rhodes vs John Cena in the main event, it could prove to be worth staying up for.

WWE WrestleMania 41 Start Time in Australia and New Zealand

For those tuning in from the Southern Hemisphere, WrestleMania will be airing on Monday morning:

  • Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) – 9:00 AM (Monday, 21st April)
  • Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) – 8:30 AM
  • Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) – 7:00 AM
  • New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) – 11:00 AM

WrestleMania 41 Start Time in Asia, Africa and the Middle East

Global reach is what makes WrestleMania truly special. Here are key local times for other major regions:

  • India Standard Time (IST) – 4:30 AM (Monday, 21st April)
  • Singapore Time (SGT) / Philippine Time (PHT) – 7:00 AM
  • Japan Standard Time (JST) – 8:00 AM
  • South Africa Standard Time (SAST) – 1:00 AM
  • Gulf Standard Time (GST) – 3:00 AM

Kevin Owens injury puts WrestleMania 41 match in jeopardy

A reported injury to Kevin Owens appears to have put his match with Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41 in jeopardy with just 15 days left to go before the event. PWN/PWNexus has reported that KO is set to update fans on the situation during tonight’s episode of SmackDown.

Kevin Owens vs Randy Orton potentially up in the air

The Discord channel for PWN, which has been known to break genuine news in the very recent past posted the following:

“PWN has been told Kevin Owens is dealing with an undisclosed injury with no time table set for a return to action. This puts Owens’ WrestleMania 41 match vs Randy Orton in jeopardy with only 15 days remaining until the show of shows, to the extent that alternative plans for Orton have been discussed but no pivot has been made for Orton as of now” the channel reported.

“Owens’ last match came on March 1st at Elimination Chamber vs Sami Zayn in an Unsanctioned match. Once more information is available, we will update the situation” PWN added.

There has been no official word from WWE or Owens himself regarding the reported injury. There is still a chance that the company could be trying to put out wrong information, but everything right now seems to point to KOMania at WrestleMania 41 potentially being hampered.

April 7, 2025 Observer Newsletter: AEW’s latest popularity test, a look at the WWE WrestleMania 41 build

Image: AEW

Subscribers can now read this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story regards what Dave Meltzer is calling the latest popularity test for AEW in this Sunday’s Dynasty pay-per-view coming off a well-received Revolution PPV in March.

He also looks at the build to WrestleMania 41 and the latest developments, the discussion around reported AEW on Max viewership, and plenty more.

Click here to read.

AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul official for WWE WrestleMania 41

With WrestleMania fast approaching, WWE has made a new match official for the show.

AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul is now confirmed for the WrestleMania 41 card. WWE posted a video with general manager Adam Pearce announcing the match after a confrontation between Styles and Paul took place on Monday’s episode of Raw in London.

The feud between Styles and Paul has been progressing since Paul eliminated Styles from the 2025 Royal Rumble. Styles challenged Paul to face him in London during their confrontation today, but Paul said he does not fight for free and suggested WrestleMania as the right venue for their match. Things turned physical when Paul went for a cheap shot. Styles was initially able to fight him off until Paul used a low blow and laid Styles out with the Paulverizer.

This will be Styles’ ninth time competing at WrestleMania. For Paul, it’s his fourth WrestleMania match.

We are now less than three weeks away from WrestleMania, which will be held in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20. Here is everything that has been confirmed for the show so far:

  • Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against John Cena
  • World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends against Jey Uso
  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Charlotte Flair
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Bianca Belair
  • Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins (will main event night one)
  • Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
  • AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul

WWE WrestleMania 41 Saturday Tickets: Best places to buy

​WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is set to take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. As WWE’s biggest event of the year, securing tickets for WrestleMania requires knowledge of the most reliable purchasing avenues to get the best deal.

Here, we’ll guide you through the best places to buy tickets for the Saturday event, how to ensure their authenticity, and explore available travel packages to enhance your WrestleMania experience this April.

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How to Buy Tickets for WrestleMania 41 on Saturday, April 19, 2025

Securing tickets for WrestleMania 41 can be achieved through several reputable channels:​

Ticketmaster

As WWE’s official ticketing partner, Ticketmaster offers direct access to WrestleMania 41 tickets. Individual event tickets for Saturday, April 19, are available through their platform. Purchasing through Ticketmaster means that you’re guaranteed authenticity and a pretty simply and straightforward buying process.

Allegiant Stadium’s Official Website

The venue’s official site provides ticketing options for WrestleMania 41. Buying directly from the stadium’s website guarantees legitimate tickets and offers information on seating arrangements.

On Location

As WWE’s Official Fan Hospitality Partner, On Location offers Priority Pass packages that include premium seating and exclusive fan experiences. These packages provide added value for fans seeking a full and comprehensive WrestleMania experience

Read More – WWE WrestleMania 41 Saturday Global Start Times: EST, PST, GMT and more

Travel Packages for WrestleMania 41 from the UK and Ireland

Enhancing your WrestleMania experience through comprehensive travel packages offered by reputable providers is another great way to ensure that you’re getting the best bang for your buck.

Cassidy Travel

Cassidy Travel offers customizable packages that include flights from selected airports, accommodation in 3*, 4*, or 5* Las Vegas hotels, and tickets for both nights of WrestleMania. Additional passes for SmackDown and Raw, as well as options for extended stays or side trips, are also available.​

Wrestle Tours

Specializing in wrestling event travel, Wrestle Tours offers packages that include tickets for both nights of WrestleMania 41, accommodation at the Park MGM Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, tickets for Raw and SmackDown, access to PROGRESS Wrestling events, meet-and-greet opportunities with wrestling stars, special merchandise, and airport transfers. This package provides a holistic WrestleMania experience where you also get to experience some indie shows.

MVP Travel

With over a decade of experience, MVP Travel offers a 7-night package from April 15 to April 22, 2025. Their package includes accommodation and event tickets, making sure that you have a memorable WrestleMania week. ​

When you’re selecting a travel package, consider factors such as accommodation quality, proximity to the venue, included experiences, and overall value. Booking through reputable providers like the ones we have mentioned above mean that you should be able to an enjoyable overall WrestleMania week experience.

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WWE WrestleMania 41 Saturday Global Start Times: EST, PST, GMT and more

WrestleMania 41, WWE’s premier annual event, is set to official start with Night 1 on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The event will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will commencing at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) / 4 p.m. Pacific Time (PT). Given that WWE has a global fanbase that will be able to watch all of the action on Netflix, it’s essential to know the corresponding start times across various time zones to ensure you don’t miss a moment of Night 1.

Read More – WWE WrestleMania 41: Date, Match Card, Tickets, Main Events and more

Global Start Times for WrestleMania 41 on Saturday, April 19, 2025

To help fans around the world, here are the local start times for WrestleMania 41 in various regions:

United States

  • Eastern Time (ET): 7:00 p.m.​
  • Central Time (CT): 6:00 p.m.​
  • Mountain Time (MT): 5:00 p.m.​
  • Pacific Time (PT): 4:00 p.m.​

United Kingdom

  • British Summer Time (BST): 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on Sunday, April 20

Europe

  • Central European Summer Time (CEST): 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 20

Australia

  • Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 20​
  • Australian Central Standard Time (ACST): 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 20​
  • Australian Western Standard Time (AWST): 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 20

Japan

  • Japan Standard Time (JST): 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 20​

India

  • Indian Standard Time (IST): 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 20

China

  • China Standard Time (CST): 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 20​

Brazil

  • Brasília Time (BRT): 8:00 p.m.​

South Africa

  • South Africa Standard Time (SAST): 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 20

Tips for International Viewers

This is really worth bearing in mind for fans watching from different time zones:

Plan Ahead

Given the varying start times, especially for regions where the event airs early in the morning, plan your schedule accordingly to catch the live action.​

Stable Internet Connection

Ensure you have a reliable internet connection to stream the event without interruptions.​

Subscription Check

Verify that your subscription to Peacock or Netflix is active and that you can access the live stream in your region.

WWE WrestleMania 41: Date, Match Card, Tickets, Main Events and more

The biggest event of WWE’s calendar year WrestleMania is set to take place this April from Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. As the 41st iteration of the ‘Showcase of the Immortals’, it is set to feature some massive matches, including the last ever WrestleMania bout of John Cena’s historic WWE career. 

Here is everything you need to know about WrestleMania 41 as we head into the biggest pro wrestling event in North America in 2025:

WrestleMania 41 Date

WrestleMania 41 is set to take place over two nights on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025. Night 1 will of course be taking place on Saturday, April 19.

WrestleMania was the first PPV/Premium Live Event to be split into a two-night format, with WrestleMania 36 emanating from the WWE Performance Center due to pandemic restrictions. The format is being rolled out for over shows going forward, with SummerSlam 2025 also set to be going over two nights this August.

WWE WrestleMania Night 1 Match Card

The full match card for WWE WrestleMania Night 1 has not yet been finalised, however, the following matches have been confirmed for WrestleMania 41 weekend as of writing:

  • Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena – Undisputed WWE Championship
  • Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair – WWE Women’s Championship
  • Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso – World Heavyweight Championship
  • Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bianca Belair – Women’s World Championship
  • Roman Reigns (with Paul Heyman) vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins
  • Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens

The company has kept the individual nights of match cards private until closer to the shows themselves (mainly to avoid more tickets being sold for one night in particular), but it is expected that at least Cody Rhodes vs John Cena will be headlining Night 2 to close out the weekend.

WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Tickets

The majority of tickets for WrestleMania are usually sold months in advance as fans across the globe get their place at the show secured as well as hotels, travel etc. As of writing, there are still plenty of seats available at Allegiant Stadium, with Ticketmaster currently offering the following:

  • Cheapest Seat: 300 LEVEL $500
  • Best Available Seat: Floor Section $15,000

WrestleMania Main Events This Year

As mentioned, the WrestleMania 41 cards will not be officially confirmed until nearer the time of the event itself. What is expected is that Cody Rhodes will be facing John Cena in the main event of Night 2.

The Main Event of Night 1 is more up in the air and speculative at this point. Jey Uso won the Men’s Royal Rumble match back in January which, technically, should give him the ‘Mania main event, but longtime fans will know that this hasn’t always been the case. 

Bianca Belair winning the Women’s Royal Rumble should also, again technically, give her a main event slot at WrestleMania 41, but considering that Cody vs Cena is all but locked in as the final match of the weekend it is unlikely that she’ll be featuring in that final spot of Night 1.

One of the most likely candidates for the Night 1 main event is the anticipated triple-threat match between Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and CM Punk. We will update this page with more confirmed information once it has been released publicly by WWE.

Latest WrestleMania News

Here are the latest news pieces on F4WOnline when it comes to WWE WrestleMania 41:

Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins official for WWE WrestleMania 41

A triple threat match featuring three of WWE’s biggest stars is official for WrestleMania 41.

Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins has officially been added to the WrestleMania 41 event set for Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 in Las Vegas.

The match was officially announced late Friday in a social media post from WWE’s chief content officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque.

Reigns, Punk, and Rollins closed this week’s SmackDown show with a brawl breaking out among the three. Punk eliminated Reigns from the Royal Rumble in February after teaming with Reigns in a WarGames match at Survivor Series this past November.

Rollins and Punk have been embroiled in a rivalry on Raw that included Punk defeating Rollins on the Netflix premiere episode in January, then Rollins beating Punk in a cage match on Raw earlier this month after Reigns interfered to attack Punk.

Six bouts are official for the two-night WrestleMania 41 event. The shows will stream live on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix internationally.

The current lineup:

WWE WrestleMania 41, Saturday, April 19 & Sunday, April 20 —

  • Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against John Cena
  • World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends against Jey Uso
  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Charlotte Flair
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Bianca Belair
  • Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins
  • Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens

WWE announces ‘The Roast of WrestleMania’ with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe

WWE has officially added a new event to the schedule for WrestleMania 41 week in Las Vegas.

Closing out the weekend, “The Roast of WrestleMania Featuring Tony Hinchcliffe & Friends” will take place after WrestleMania 41 night two on Sunday, April 20. WWE and the Fontainebleau hotel are partnering together for the comedy show, which is being held at the BleauLive Theater inside of the hotel.

The roast will not be televised. It has a start time of 10 p.m. Pacific and is set to feature Hinchcliffe, other comedians who have yet to be announced, and special WWE guests. Sami Zayn, The Miz, Braun Strowman, and Paul Heyman are among those who will be appearing.

“Hinchcliffe, the internationally renowned comedian, one of the top roasters in the world and the mastermind behind Kill Tony, will bring together top comics and entertainers for an unforgettable night of laughs and huge surprises,” a press release hyped. “Set to join Hinchcliffe are WWE Superstars Sami Zayn, The Miz, Braun Strowman and Paul Heyman, and more.”

WWE is promoting the roast as a closed-doors event that could go off the rails.

“That could go off the rails in a really bad way,” Paul “Triple H” Levesque said in the announcement video. “Let’s do it!”

Tickets for the roast are going on sale to the general public this Friday (March 21) at 11 a.m. Eastern/8 a.m. Pacific. The pre-sale begins this Wednesday (March 19) at that same time.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has been named the official hotel of WrestleMania 41 and will also host the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, an Undertaker one-man show, and the post-WrestleMania episode of NXT.

WOR: Jeff Cobb updates, AEW Revolution PPV buys, road to WrestleMania

Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the big news from today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Here were some of the things we covered:

  • Jeff Cobb and the possibility of WWE
  • AEW Revolution PPV buys
  • The road to WrestleMania
  • Queen of the Ring box office
  • TKO boxing ideas

Click here to listen (sub needed) or watch on YouTube (video sub needed)

‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin reacts to John Cena’s WWE heel turn

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin is interested to see how things play out after John Cena’s heel turn.

Cena shockingly turned heel at Elimination Chamber 2025, aligning with The Rock and beating down Cody Rhodes. The angle kicked off the build to Rhodes vs. Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship, which is now official for WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.

The Schmo interviewed Austin at a Mint 400 race this week and asked for his thoughts on Cena’s turn. Austin said he thought it was an epic way to begin the road to WrestleMania, but he doesn’t know whether the fans will accept Cena as a heel or if this move will have just made him more of a babyface in their eyes.

“It had to happen sooner or later. Finally it happened,” Austin said. “So it’ll be interesting to see, you know, whether the people accept him as a heel or has he turned himself more babyface. I think it remains to be seen as the story unfolds. Nonetheless, they’ve kicked off an epic build into WrestleMania. And that’s what they do every single year. And this year it’s here in Las Vegas, so it’s going to be pretty damn awesome.”

With Austin living in Nevada, he’s said he is open to making an appearance at WrestleMania 41. The Schmo asked if we could see him help out Rhodes against Cena.

“Hey, I haven’t been in contact with anybody, so I guess anything could happen,” Austin responded. “But I’m here to run the Mint 400 and that’s what my sights are set on. I’m not looking to Mania, I’m looking to the Mint 400. I’ve got a brand new left knee. This is my first race back, so I’m going to go out there and kick ass and see if I can do as well as I can.”

Allegiant Stadium is hosting WrestleMania 41 on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20. This is the last WrestleMania that Cena will ever compete at. He’s currently on his retirement tour and will have his final match in December 2025.

IYO SKY wins Women’s World title, will defend at WWE WrestleMania 41

IYO SKY is the new WWE Women’s World Champion.

SKY defeated Rhea Ripley in the main event of Monday’s WWE Raw to win the Women’s World title, and is set to defend the title at WrestleMania 41 next month.

Women’s Elimination Chamber winner Bianca Belair was ringside for the Raw main event, and as things stand today, will challenge SKY for the title at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.

With her win, SKY becomes a Grand Slam Champion in WWE, holding three different singles titles (WWE Women’s, Women’s World, NXT Women’s) plus a tag title (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship), joining Ripley, Asuka, and The Four Horsewomen (Becky Lynch, Bayley, Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks) in accomplishing the feat.

Without an obvious path to a WrestleMania match outside the Women’s World title picture, it seems likely that Ripley will be added to SKY vs. Belair in a triple threat, but that is purely speculation.

The current WWE WrestleMania 41 lineup:

WWE WrestleMania 41, Saturday, April 19 & Sunday, April 20 —

  • Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against John Cena
  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Charlotte Flair
  • World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends against Jey Uso
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Bianca Belair

Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena set for WWE WrestleMania 41

John Cena has a chance to make history at WWE WrestleMania 41.

It will be Cody Rhodes vs. Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania in Las Vegas this April. If Cena wins, he will take sole possession of WWE’s record for the most World title reigns in history. WWE currently recognizes Cena and Ric Flair as being tied with 16 reigns each.

After coming up just short in the Royal Rumble, Cena secured his path to WrestleMania by winning the men’s Elimination Chamber match on Saturday night. CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Logan Paul, Damian Priest, and Drew McIntyre were the other wrestlers competing in the match.

The final three left at the end were Cena, Punk, and Rollins. Long-time rivals Cena and Punk shared a hug at one point before fighting each other. They also worked together against Rollins — eliminating him by hitting a Go to Sleep into an Attitude Adjustment.

Despite being eliminated, Rollins gave Punk a stomp after the match got down to its final two. Cena then applied an STF and got the win when Punk passed out.

WrestleMania 41 is taking place at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20. It’s the last WrestleMania that Cena will ever compete at — and he’ll be doing so as a heel. He aligned with The Rock at the end of Elimination Chamber, giving Rhodes a low blow, choking him with a tie, and bloodying him. The PLE ended with Cena and The Rock leaving together after posing over a fallen Rhodes.

Cena is in the middle of his retirement tour that will conclude with him having his final match in December 2025.