WWE's Royal Rumble produces shock return as Christian comes out of retirement aged 47 to reunite with Edge

WWE legend Christian stunned fans by coming out of retirement at the Royal Rumble to reunite with Edge.

The 47-year-old stepped back inside the squared circle for the first time in almost seven years at the over-the-top-rope extravaganza.

His best friend and former tag team partner Edge had made his own triumphant return to WWE at last year's Royal Rumble.

But it was Christian's turn inside the Thunderdome to surprise fans as entered the match at number 24.

The two wrestlers, who have both struggled with injuries, shared a sweet embrace in the middle of the ring.

One fan tweeted: "Awesomeness never goes out of style."

Another said: "I might go to bed. Christian is back. I don't need to see anymore."

A third added: "I'm SO bummed that thousands of people aren't there to give Christian the ovation he deserves but I'm SO pumped to see him back!"

One more wrote: "God damn it Christian is so good. So happy to see him back."

Hall of Famer Edge ultimately won the men's Royal Rumble 11 years after he first claimed victory in the over-the-top-rope event.

Elsewhere on the PPV, Bianca Belair set her own Royal Rumble record as she earned her spot at WrestleMania.

Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre survived three spears from Goldberg to defend his WWE title from the clutches of the Hall of Fame icon.

And Roman Reigns retained his Universal title with a hard-fought win over Kevin Owens in their Last Man Standing match.

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