Edge Overcome With Emotion After Royal Rumble Win Posted By: Ben Kerin on Feb 01, 2021
As seen during Sunday s WWE Royal Rumble 2021 pay-per-view, WWE Hall of Famer Edge won the Men’s Royal Rumble match from the #1 entrant spot.
Following the match, Edge was interviewed backstage in which he expressed what the match win meant to him.
He said if his comeback was pitched to Hollywood for a movie then it wouldn t be made because they would say it s not realistic. He feels the whole thing is a dream that he will wake up from.
He said he is just going to stop and try and enjoy the moment of being back on top.
Bianca Belair Received A Standing Ovation Backstage After Royal Rumble Win Posted By: Ben Kerin on Feb 01, 2021
As seen during Sunday s WWE Royal Rumble, Bianca Belair eliminated Rhea Ripley to win the Women’s Royal Rumble 2021 match. She will now get a Women’s Title match of her choosing at WrestleMania 37.
Following the match, Bianca received a standing ovation backstage and embraced with her husband, former Tag Team Champion Montez Ford.
Check it out below.
Christian On What s Next For Him Following Royal Rumble Return Posted By: Ben Kerin on Feb 01, 2021
During a backstage interview after the Royal Rumble match, Christian noted it was surreal to return to the ring and didn’t know what to expect.
He added the when he got hit for the first time he felt like he was home and ready to go.
Christian said he didn’t tell anyone backstage that he was going to be a surprise entrant in the Rumble match.
On Edge winning the Rumble match, he said: If I couldn’t win it, I’m glad he did. I’ll put it that way.
Carlito Comments On His Surprise Royal Rumble Return Posted By: Ben Kerin on Feb 01, 2021
During a backstage interview after his Royal Rumble return, Carlito was asked how it feels to be back in WWE.
Here is what he had to say: Man, it’s crazy. After more than 10 years of being away, I wasn’t expecting, you know…but on the receiving end, for them to remember me, it’s pretty humbling to receive that kind of response after all these years. It was great. I’ll be honest, it’s not the same as having a live audience out there, but you know, it’s WWE, man. Being in that ring is like nothing else in the world, really.
Vince McMahon Reportedly Absent From WWE Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View Posted By: Ben Kerin on Feb 01, 2021
In somewhat surprising news Vince McMahon was absent from the 2021 Royal Rumble pay-per-view, according to Steve Carrier of RingSideNews.
The WWE Chairman and CEO recently missed a set of WWE television tapings due to the passing of his brother on January 20, but it remains unclear if missing the Rumble was for the same reason.
The report notes that McMahon was still very involved in the production of the event via telephone and also was in communication with those in the Gorilla Position during the entire show.