WWE Royal Rumble 2021: 3 Superstars who flopped and 4 who impressed - Roman Reigns busted open, Edge makes history

Modified Feb 01, 2021 06:44 GMT

Some of these Superstars deserve applause for their performance at WWE Royal Rumble

#3 Flopped at WWE Royal Rumble: Otis

Otis could have used a little more time inside the ring

Otis had an extremely underwhelming performance at WWE Royal Rumble this year. He entered the match at No. 20 and was almost immediately eliminated by King Corbin. He barely had any chance to make an impact, and it was disappointing to see him booked in such a fashion for this match.

Otis is someone who enjoyed a good push on SmackDown. But ever since he lost his Money in the Bank contract, he has been far from decent on the Blue brand. WWE Royal Rumble 2021 was the one opportunity that he could have used to establish himself as a credible threat on the roster once again. Unfortunately for him, the creative did not share the same viewpoint.

In hindsight, the split of Heavy Machinery makes no sense now that both Otis and Tucker are struggling on their respective brands. Even without any eliminations to his name, Otis could have used a little time inside the ring to gain momentum on WWE Royal Rumble. It remains to be seen what is now left for him following tonight’s event.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

Know More

Becky Lynch has been challenged HERE.

Edited by Kaushik Das