WWE Royal Rumble 2021
Date:
January 31, 2021
Location:
WWE ThunderDome at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
Highlights:
- Edge became only the third man in history to win the men’s Royal Rumble from the #1 position, making him a two-time winner
- Bianca Belair won the women’s Rumble from the #3 spot, setting new records as the earliest entrant to win the women’s match, and the longest time anyone has ever been in with a time of 56:49
- The 24/7 Championship changed hands a few times, from R-Truth to Alicia Fox, back to R-Truth (during the Women’s Royal Rumble), and finally finding its way to Peter Rosenborg
- NXT call ups to both Royal Rumbles include Damian Priest, Shotzi Blackheart, Toni Storm, Ember Moon, Rhea Ripley, Dakota Kai & Santana Garrett
- WWE Alumni and Hall of Famers to enter the Royal Rumbles include Christian, Torrie Wilson, Carlito, Victoria, The Hurricane, Alicia Fox & Jillian Hall
Event Card
30-WOMAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH:
Bianca Belair won by last eliminating Rhea Ripley
30-MAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH:
Edge won by last eliminating Randy Orton
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Drew McIntyre (c) retained against Goldberg
UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP LAST MAN STANDING MATCH:
Roman Reigns (c) retained against Kevin Owens
WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler defeated Asuka and Charlotte Flair to become the new champions
SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Sasha Banks (c) retained against Carmella
