Bengaluru, February 1: The 34th edition of WWE Royal Rumble kicked off the course for WrestleMania 37 in a grand way. Two main eventers for the show of shows from men and women's divisions were decided via the Rumble match winners.
Additionally, multiple titles from Raw and SmackDown were on the line in the WWE Royal Rumble 2021, which took place at the Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Check out the results and recap from the pay-per-view:
WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles Match: Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler vs. Charlotte Flair and Asuka (c)
During the Royal Rumble Kickoff pre-show, Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax became the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Jax and Baszler defeated Charlotte Flair and RAW Women’s Champion Asuka to capture the titles.
The match saw interference from Lacey Evans and WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, who helped Jax and Baszler win the belts. Evans hit Charlotte with the Women’s Right when the referee wasn’t watching. Jax hit a big Leg-Drop on Charlotte for the pinfall win.
WWE Title Match: Bill Goldberg vs. Drew McIntyre (c)
Before the match began, Drew stunned Goldberg with a Spear. The Myth hit back with a Spear to send McIntyre over the barrier. The referee then rang the match bell as Goldberg delivered a flurry of Spears and Jackhammers but McIntyre kicked out. Goldberg missed a Spear attempt in the corner and McIntyre executed the Claymore kick, right away for the pin to win.
SmackDown Women’s Title Match: Carmella vs. Sasha Banks (c)
Carmella’s sommelier Reginald was ejected from ringside as he was trying to provide interference. Banks went for the Frogsplash but Mella countered with the Code of Silence submission.
Banks got out of it only to receive two back to back Superkicks. Carmella was frustrated with the near falls as Banks capitalized with the sudden Bank Statement submission for the win to retain.
THAT'S RIGHT! The EST of WWE is headed to #WrestleMania!
— WWE (@WWE) February 1, 2021
Congratulations to our 2021 Women's #RoyalRumble Match winner, @BiancaBelairWWE! pic.twitter.com/UzdZFrdqmF
WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Edge, Bianca Belair book WrestleMania main event spots after rumble wins
Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Universal Title: Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns (c)
The chaotic brawl went all over the arena where Roman Reigns threw Owens down from the top of the LED screen set up and delivered a Spear through the LED boards.
Owens got up and delivered a Frogsplash through a production box. As Reigns continued to get up, Owens handcuffed him with the ropes. Reigns downed Owens with a low blow and attacked the referee to stop the count.
Paul Heyman came with the keys to set his master free. Reigns then passed out Owens with the Guillotine Choke-hold submission. A new referee counted to ten with Owens faded outside the ring to declare Reigns the winner.
30-Man Royal Rumble Match: Winner earns WWE/Universal/NXT Title shot at WrestleMania 37
WWE Hall of Famer Edge heads to WrestleMania 37 after winning the Men’s Royal Rumble. As announced earlier, Edge and Orton entered the match at number 1 and 2 spots.
Orton mostly spent is rumble time in the trainer’s room after an injury angle to his leg. Orton, however, re-entered the match after it looked like Edge had won, but his plan backfired as the Rated-R Superstar eliminated him for the big win.
2021 Royal Rumble featured several surprise entrants and WWE NXT Superstars, including a returning Seth Rollins, Carlito, Damian Priest, Kane, “The Hurricane” Shane Helms, and Christian.
.@EdgeRatedR is No. 1 and headed to #WrestleMania! #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/wLrhIs4SfM
— WWE (@WWE) February 1, 2021