4 Legends Return In WWE Men's Royal Rumble 2021

Christian heads the list of returning legends in WWE's men's Royal Rumble match.

by Andy H Murray
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Four legends returned to the ring as part of WWE's men's Royal Rumble match tonight, with Christian the most notable of these names.

In a shocking turn of events, Christian entered at number 24, drawing a huge response from a tearing-up Edge. 'Captain Charisma' looked great. Not only was he in good shape, but he was taking bumps and running through signature spots as if they were nothing, teaming up with Edge for the duration of his run. He ended up making the final five before being put out by Seth Rollins.

Last year's one-sided Orton shellacking aside, this was Christian's first WWE match since March 2014.

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Carlito also returned in the men's Rumble. Looking real jacked, baby, Carlito entered at number eight, looked great in everything he did, and surely put himself on every promotion's radar as a potential signing.

Kane also returned in the bout, with this being the only time you'll see him willingly wearing a mask anytime soon. There was also a brief return from The Hurricane, whose last WWE appearance was in the 2018 Rumble. He was taken out by Big E and Bobby Lashley here.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.