The Royal Rumble is finally here, and this year it’s heading somewhere it’s never been before. For the first time in nearly four decades, WWE is taking one of its biggest events outside North America.

We review WWE Royal Rumble 2021 in full, highlighting standout eliminations, surprises, and fan-favorite moments.

Whenever there's a big show coming up, like WWE Royal Rumble this weekend, it can be instructive (not to mention fun) to go back and watch some older, related matches in the lead-up to the event.