Top 5 Biggest questions from this week’s WWE RAW, NXT, and SmackDown

#4 Did WWE RAW need to announce Edge’s entry into the Royal Rumble?

Edge on WWE RAW

Drew McIntyre won the WWE Royal Rumble last year by lastly eliminating Roman Reigns from the 30-man match. While this win was a very memorable moment, the return of Edge during the Men’s Rumble Match stole the show.

Edge competed in two matches following his return in January, and he last competed in June because he suffered an injury. While no one was sure when "The Rated-R Superstar" would come back, WWE could have used his return for a major surprise at this year’s Royal Rumble show.

🚨 This is not a drill 🚨@EdgeRatedR has officially declared for the #RoyalRumble! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/xqUnONDULD

— WWE (@WWE) January 26, 2021

Instead, WWE decided to announce Edge’s return to the ring on Monday night. "The Rated-R Superstar" addressed the WWE Universe and declared his entry into the 2021 Royal Rumble match.

Edge is determined to win the battle royal and regain the world title he never lost when he was forced to retire nine years ago.

One year ago. Feels like a decade doesn’t it? Last years story was once in a lifetime. No sense trying to recreate that. Impossible. I don’t have you there. This year my journey is different. I’m not just happy to be back. I want back what I never lost and it starts this Sunday. pic.twitter.com/bmSTyr6nHC

— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) January 26, 2021

While many fans welcome Edge’s return to the ring, it's fair to question why WWE announced his return beforehand. The company could have kept this news a secret until the Royal Rumble Match. There aren’t many Superstars who can make a thrilling return to the ring this year, so Edge’s entry could have been a great way to excite the fans on Sunday night.