The 2021 Men’s Royal Rumble Match featured three major returns.
First, former WWE Intercontinental Champion Carlito competed in the match. He hadn’t wrestled in a WWE ring since 2010 before this show. Carlito was the eighth entrant, and he was eliminated by Elias.
COOL. ??#RoyalRumble @ShinsukeN @litocolon279 pic.twitter.com/xqZ0b9958W
— WWE (@WWE) February 1, 2021
Then, Christian made his surprising return. Injuries forced the legendary star to retire from in-ring competition several years ago. “Captain Charisma” entered the match as the 24th entrant.
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Reunited and it feels so good. #RoyalRumble @Christian4Peeps @EdgeRatedR pic.twitter.com/42ijbJdee8
— WWE (@WWE) February 1, 2021
Finally, former WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins returned near the end of the match. He hadn’t been seen on WWE programming since WWE Survivor Series. “The Messiah” came to the ring as the 29th entrant.
2️⃣9️⃣ @WWERollins ?#RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/g5dKA0Gboi
— WWE (@WWE) February 1, 2021
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