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2021 WWE Royal Rumble Results

MEN’S ROYAL RUMBLE
Edge wins the Royal Rumble

ENTRANTS
1. WWE Hall of Famer Edge
2. Randy Orton
3. Sami Zayn
4. Mustafa Ali
5. Jeff Hardy
6. SmackDown Tag Team Champion Dolph Ziggler
7. Shinsuke Nakamura
8. Carlito
9. Xavier Woods
10. WWE Intercontinental Champion Big E
11. John Morrison
12. Ricochet
13. Elias
14. Damian Priest
15. The Miz
16. Riddle
17. Daniel Bryan
18. Kane
19. King Baron Corbin
20. Otis
21. Dominik Mysterio
22. WWE United States Champion Bobby Lashley
23. “The Hurricane” Shane Helms
24. Christian
25. AJ Styles
26. Rey Mysterio
27. Sheamus
28. Cesaro
29. Seth Rollins
30. Braun Strowman

ELIMINATIONS
1. Jeff Hardy (by Dolph Ziggler)
2. Sami Zayn (by The New Day)
3. Xavier Woods (by Mustafa Ali)
4. Mustafa Ali (by Big E)
5. Carlito (by Elias)
6. Elias (by Damian Priest)
7. The Miz (by Damian Priest)
8. John Morrison (by Damian Priest)
9. Dolph Ziggler (by Kane)
10. Ricochet (by Kane)
11. Kane (by Damian Priest)
12. Shinsuke Nakamura (by King Corbin)
13. Otis (by King Corbin)
14. King Corbin (by Dominik Mysterio)
15. Dominik Mysterio (by Bobby Lashley)
16. Damian Priest (by Bobby Lashley)
17. “The Hurricane” Shane Helms (by Big E, Bobby Lashley)
18. Bobby Lashley (by Riddle, Daniel Bryan, Big E, Christian)
19. Big E (by Omos)
20. Rey Mysterio (by Omos)
21. Cesaro (by Braun Strowman)
22. Sheamus (by Braun Strowman)
23. AJ Styles (by Braun Strowman)
24. Daniel Bryan (by Seth Rollins)
25. Riddle (by Seth Rollins)
26. Braun Strowman (by Edge)
27. Christian (by Edge)
28. Seth Rollins (by Edge)
29. Randy Orton (by Edge)
Winner: Edge

WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP (LAST MAN STANDING MATCH)
Roman Reigns (c) with Paul Heyman defeated Kevin Owens

WOMEN’S ROYAL RUMBLE
Bianca Belair wins the Royal Rumble

ENTRANTS
1. Bayley
2. Naomi
3. Bianca Belair
4. Billie Kay
5. Shotzi Blackheart
6. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Shayna Baszler
7. Toni Storm
8. Jillian Hall
9. Ruby Riott
10. Victoria
11. Peyton Royce
12. Santana Garrett
13. Liv Morgan
14. Rhea Ripley
15. Charlotte Flair
16. Dana Brooke
17. WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson
18. Lacey Evans
19. Mickie James
20. Nikki Cross
21. Alicia Fox
22. Mandy Rose
23. Dakota Kai
24. Carmella
25. Tamina Snuka
26. Lana
27. Alexa Bliss
28. Ember Moon
29. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Nia Jax
30. Natalya

ELIMINATIONS
1. Shotzi Blackheart (by Shayna Baszler)
2. Jillian Hall (by Billie Kay)
3. Billie Kay (by Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott)
4. Toni Storm (by Rhea Ripley)
5. Victoria (by Shayna Baszler)
6. Santana Garrett (by Rhea Ripley)
7. Ruby Riott (by Bayley)
8. Liv Morgan (by Peyton Royce)
9. Dana Brooke (by Rhea Ripley)
10. Peyton Royce (by Charlotte Flair)
11. Torrie Wilson (by Shayna Baszler)
12. Bayley (by Bianca Belair)
13. Alicia Fox (by Mandy Rose)
14. Mickie James (by Lacey Evans)
15. Dakota Kai (by Rhea Ripley)
16. Mandy Rose (by Rhea Ripley)
17. Nikki Cross (by Carmella)
18. Carmella (by Tamina Snuka)
19. Alexa Bliss (by Rhea Ripley)
20. Lacey Evans by (by Shayna Baszler)
21. Ember Moon (by Nia Jax)
22. Naomi (by Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler)
23. Tamina Snuka (by Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler)
24. Shayna Baszler (by Nia Jax)
25. Nia Jax (by Lana)
26. Lana (by Natalya)
27. Natalya (by Bianca Belair)
28. Charlotte Flair (by Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley)
29. Rhea Ripley (by Bianca Belair)
Winner: Bianca Belair

WWE SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Sasha Banks (c) defeated Carmella

WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
Drew McIntyre (c) defeated Goldberg

WWE WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (KICKOFF)
Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler defeated Charlotte and Asuka (c) to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles

The WWE 24/7 Title changed hands three times at tonight’s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

The first title change saw Alicia Fox capture the WWE 24/7 Title from R-Truth. This came during the 30-Woman Royal Rumble Match as Truth hit the ring and was pinned by Fox after some comedy. This was Fox’s first reign with the title. Fox was then eliminated by Mandy Rose, and rolled up at ringside by Truth to begin his 47th 24/7 Title reign. Fox and several male Superstars then chased Truth away through the crowd.

Truth later interrupted the Kickoff panel, which featured Peter Rosenberg, Charly Caruso and others looking back at what had happened during the pay-per-view at that point. Rosenberg tricked Truth into thinking John Cena was nearby, and then hit him with a low blow to get the pin. Rosenberg then celebrated his first-ever WWE 24/7 Title reign, and ran off as Truth recovered.

Truth had been champion since winning the title back from Angel Garza on the Legends Night edition of RAW on January 4.

WWE Royal Rumble Sunday Programming Line-Up Revealed

WWE has announced a full line-up of new programming for Royal Rumble Sunday.

A livestream of Royal Rumble Matches from the last decade will begin at 9am ET on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. The Ultimate Royal Rumble event will then begin at 2pm ET on the WWE Network, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, featuring Sam Roberts, Evan Mack and Matt Camp constructing the most epic Rumble Match of all-time.

The “La Previa” Spanish Royal Rumble pre-show will begin at 3pm ET on the WWE Network, YouTube, the WWE Español Facebook, the WWE Español Twitter, the main WWE Instagram, and the WWE Español Instagram. A special edition of The Bump will begin at 4pm ET on the WWE Network, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram Live, and Twitch. The Bump will feature WWE Hall of Famers Bill Goldberg and Hulk Hogan, Daniel Bryan, Josiah Williams, and NXT UK Superstar Sam Gradwell with Blackpool grime rapper Millie B.

The Royal Rumble Kickoff pre-show is scheduled to begin at 6pm ET on the WWE Network and all WWE social platforms, including TikTok. There is no word yet on who will be featured on the Kickoff panel. The actual 2021 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view is scheduled to begin at 7pm ET on the WWE Network.

There will be a WWE Watch Along livestream that also begins at 7pm ET on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. The Watch Along will feature The Bella Twins, Tegan Nox, Sam Roberts, Vic Joseph, the cast of The Bump, RJ City, Queen of the Ring: Alex Pagan, Superfan Mike Brown, and WWE Hall of Famers Diamond Dallas Page and Rikishi, among others.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE 205 Live Preview 1/29/2021

Tonight’s WWE 205 Live on WWE Network at 10/9 C.

WWE has announced that the 2021 WWE NXT Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic will continue on tonight’s 205 Live episode. Ember Moon and Shotzi Blackheart will face Marina Shafir and Zoey Stark (Lacey Ryan) in a first round match.

The first singles bout between Jake Atlas and August Grey.

WWE SmackDown Preview 1/29/2021

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX episode will feature the final build before Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

WWE Royal Rumble 1/31/2021

DATE: January 31, 2021 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
AVAILABLE ON:WWE Network

Card

WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Goldberg

WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP (LAST MAN STANDING MATCH)
Roman Reigns (c) with Paul Heyman vs. Kevin Owens

WWE SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Sasha Banks (c) vs. Carmella

WWE WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Asuka and Charlotte (c) vs. Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler

MEN’S ROYAL RUMBLE
Daniel Bryan, Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles, Randy Orton (entering at #1), Otis, The Miz, Jey Uso, Cesaro, Jeff Hardy, Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, Shinsuke Nakamura, Big E, John Morrison, Sheamus, Mustafa Ali, Edge (entering at #2), King Corbin, Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio, Braun Strowman

WOMEN’S ROYAL RUMBLE
Nia Jax, Charlotte, Bianca Belair, Bayley, Mandy Rose, Dana Brooke, Peyton Royce, Shayna Baszler, Alexa Bliss, Liv Morgan, Ruby Riott, Tamina, Natalya (entering at #30)

Legendary Japanese Wrestler Meiko Satomura Signs With WWE (NXT UK)

Joshi veteran Meiko Satomura is officially a WWE employee and will report to the company’s satellite brand in the United Kingdom.

Satomura’s signing was first reported by Yahoo Sports, who claimed the 41-year-old would be joining the company as a “player-coach.”

Her imminent arrival was later confirmed on this week’s edition of NXT UK via a video package.

Satamora began her career at just 14 years old and has competed for Gaea Japan, Sendai Girls’ Pro Wrestling (which she founded), Chikara and even WCW.

According to Tokyo Sports, Satomura is considered Japan’s final boss — essentially the wrestler all younger opponents hope to defeat. She’s known for her nasty kicks and Death Valley Bomb finish.

As you might recall, Satomura competed in the 2018 Mae Young Classic.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

WWE NXT Preview 1/27/2021

Tonight’s WWE NXT episode on the USA Network will see the Men’s & Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournaments continue.

* Kyle O’Reilly and NXT Champion Finn Balor vs. NXT Tag Team Champions Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch in a non-title match

* Men’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Quarterfinals: The Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake, Zack Gibson) vs. Leon Ruff and Kushida

* Men’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Quarterfinals: Drake Maverick and Killian Dain vs. MSK (Wes Lee, Nash Carter)

* Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic First Round: Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez vs. Aliyah and Jessi Kamea

* NXT Cruiserweight Champion Santos Escobar defends against Curt Stallion

John Cena Reportedly Confirmed For WWE WrestleMania 37

Veteran WWE Superstar John Cena is reportedly returning to the ring at WrestleMania 37.

There is no word yet on if Cena will be working Night One or Night Two of WrestleMania 37, or who his opponent will be, but Ringside News reports that Cena is now a 100% lock for The Grandest Stage of Them All this year.

Regarding Cena’s match for WrestleMania 37, one WWE creative source noted, “I don’t think even Cena knows.

There’s also no word on how many episodes of RAW or SmackDown that Cena will be able to appear on to build to his WrestleMania 37 bout.

It was rumored that Cena was locked in for the next three WrestleMania events, and while he could end up working those shows, he is not booked that far in advance at all, according to the report. WWE recently announced WrestleMania 37 for Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, WrestleMania 38 for April 3, 2022 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, and WrestleMania 39 on April 2, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Hollywood, CA.

Cena has not been seen since losing the Firefly Fun House Match to “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 36 last year.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE RAW Preview 1/25/2021

Tonight’s WWE RAW on the USA Network will feature the final build for Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

* WWE Champion Drew McIntyre will return to RAW from his COVID-19 diagnosis on tonight’s show. He will face off with WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg for the final hype to their Royal Rumble title match.

* WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Asuka defends the RAW Women’s Title against Alexa Bliss

* Riddle faces The Hurt Business in a Gauntlet Match for a shot at Bobby Lashley’s WWE United States Title

* WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Charlotte Flair will face Shayna Baszler

Stephanie McMahon Talks WWE Network Moving To Peacock

WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon says the company is thrilled to have NBCUniversal’s Peacock as the new exclusive home of the WWE Network in the United States.

As noted, WWE and NBCU have signed a new multi-year agreement that will make Peacock the exclusive home of the WWE Network in the United States. Peacock will launch the WWE Network on Thursday, March 18 at $4.99 per month, or $9.99 per month for the ad-free version. Peacock is also free to millions of Cox and Comcast customers in the United States. You can click here for full details on the announcement, including Peacock-exclusive content planned for the Network.

McMahon issued a letter today and said the WWE Network will be a perfect complement to the incredible catalog that Peacock has amassed since launching in 2020. Stephanie also said WWE and NBCU consider the Peacock – WWE Network partnership to be a natural extension of their near-30-year relationship.

You can read Stephanie’s full comments below:

I’m excited to share that this morning WWE and NBCUniversal announced a multi-year agreement that will make Peacock the exclusive home to WWE Network in the United States.

WWE was one of the first to launch a SVOD service, WWE Network, in 2014 to super-serve our most passionate fans with WWE’s most premium content as well as an incredible library of in-ring and original programming that has grown over the last seven years. Since launching last year, Peacock has amassed an incredible catalog of iconic movies and TV shows, along with the best of live news and sports, to which WWE Network will be a perfect complement.

WWE and NBCU have been partners for nearly 30 years, and we consider this to be a natural extension of our long-standing relationship. Peacock will enable WWE to showcase our most significant events, including WrestleMania, which was previously available on WWE Network for $9.99 per month, to Peacock’s 26 million subscribers for $4.99 per month and for free to the millions of Comcast and Cox homes across the country, helping to better serve and grow our global fanbase.

We are thrilled to bring WWE Network to Peacock beginning March 18, and to continue to create best-in-class sports entertainment content that will not only put smiles on people’s faces, but provide our fans with an experience worthy of their passion.