10 Times WWE Completely Wasted The Royal Rumble

10. Edge Wins For The Second Time

Edge winning the Royal Rumble in 2021 was a moment that sparked mixed reactions.

While it was undeniably heart-warming to see the Rated-R Superstar make a comeback after a decade-long hiatus, it also raised some questions about WWE's direction. Edge is a Hall of Famer with a storied career, and his victory felt like a nod to the past rather than a step towards the future.

WWE had a wealth of young, talented wrestlers who were eager for their moment in the spotlight. By choosing Edge, the company missed an opportunity to elevate a new star and build fresh storylines. The decision to have Edge win seemed to rely heavily on nostalgia, which, while powerful, overshadowed plenty of other wrestlers who would've enjoyed the rub of a win a lot more.

Plus, the storyline that followed Edge's win didn't bring the excitement. The veteran defies the odds narrative is a familiar one, and in this case, it didn't add much new to the mix. Did anybody think he was beating Roman Reigns?