One of the most talked about PPV’s of the year, Royal Rumble took place on Monday morning in India. (Sunday night in USA) The winner of the Royal Rumble match gets to be in the main event match a Wrestlemania. Royal Rumble essentially opens the door to Wrestlemania and thus, it is one of the most revered PPV among the WWE fans. Every year, Royal Rumble has many surprise elements. Be it, unexpected entries or unusual winners. This year’s Royal Rumble also didn’t fail to fulfill people’s expectations.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Unfortunately there are no friends in the <a >#RoyalRumble</a> Match, <a >@WWERollins</a>. <a >@WWECesaro</a> <a >pic.twitter.com/oPPwhyQZ48</a></p>— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) <a >February 1, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Let’s take a look at the full results of the matches that were organized on Royal Rumble 2021:
WWE Championship: Drew McIntyre vs. Goldberg
Since Goldberg returned to Monday Night Raw, fans were concerned about his performance and ability to win like he used to. The same thing reflected in his match-up against McIntyre. Drew McIntyre landed a successful Claymore to win the match against Goldberg. This happened only after an average display by the veteran.
Winner: Drew McIntyre
SmackDown Women's Championship: Sasha Banks vs. Carmella
Winner: Sasha Banks
Women's Tag Team Championship: Asuka & Charlotte Flair vs. Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax
Winner: Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax
Universal Championship: Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens (Last Man Standing match)
The most physical of all the match-ups today, this match lived up to all the expectations from it. The match-up took place between steel chairs and steel steps among other things. Both the wrestlers gave their 100% in the match-up. The match was not bereft of any drama as Paul Heyman walked in the game to unlock Roman Reigns who was locked. Reigns also gave a spear to Ovens who fell back on a display board. Finally, Reigns locks Owens with a guillotine hold until he passes out. This is the point when Reigns wins the count and wins the Universal Championship.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There aren't words anymore to describe how crazy this match is. <a >#UniversalTitle</a> <a >#RoyalRumble</a> <a >@WWERomanReigns</a> <a >@FightOwensFight</a> <a >@HeymanHustle</a> <a >pic.twitter.com/qK25M3Wu3K</a></p>— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) <a >February 1, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Winner: Roman Reigns
Women’s Royal Rumble Match
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THAT'S RIGHT! The EST of WWE is headed to <a >#WrestleMania</a>!<br><br>Congratulations to our 2021 Women's <a >#RoyalRumble</a> Match winner, <a >@BiancaBelairWWE</a>! <a >pic.twitter.com/UzdZFrdqmF</a></p>— WWE (@WWE) <a >February 1, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Winner: Bianca Belair who entered the match in the third place and competed for 56 minutes and 49 seconds, a new record for the women Royal Rumble.
Men’s Royal Rumble Match
To everyone’s surprise, Edge who entered the Rumble at the first position won it by eliminating arch rival Randy Orton. Becomes the third player in history of the Rumble to win it from the first spot.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a >@EdgeRatedR</a> is No. 1 and headed to <a >#WrestleMania</a>! <a >#RoyalRumble</a> <a >pic.twitter.com/wLrhIs4SfM</a></p>— WWE (@WWE) <a >February 1, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Winner: Edge