| Royal Rumble (2000) | ||
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| Details | ||
| Promotion | World Wrestling Federation | |
| Date | January 23, 2000[1] | |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden[1] | |
| City | New York, New York[1] | |
| Attendance | 19,200[1] | |
| Pay-per-view chronology | ||
| Armageddon (1999) | Royal Rumble (2000) | No Way Out (2000) |
| Royal Rumble chronology | ||
| Royal Rumble (1999) | Royal Rumble (2000) | Royal Rumble (2001) |
Royal Rumble (2000) was the thirteenth annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). A professional wrestling promotion (also federation or fed) is a company or Business that performs regular shows involving Professional World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. An arena is an enclosed area often circular or oval-shaped designed to showcase Theater, musical performances or sporting events Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. The City of New York Armageddon is a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. No Way Out is a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced every February by the American Professional wrestling promotion, World Wrestling The Royal Rumble is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced every January by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Royal Rumble (1999 No Chance In Hell was the twelfth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Royal Rumble (2001 was the fourteenth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation The Royal Rumble is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced every January by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff Pay-per-view (often abbreviated PPV) is the system in which Television viewers can purchase events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, It took place on January 23, 2000 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. The City of New York [1]
The main event was the Royal Rumble match, which The Rock won by last eliminating The Big Show. Main Event is Australia 's only Pay-per-view channel It transmits through Foxtel, Optus Television and Austar. The Royal Rumble is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced every January by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American Matches on the undercard included a Street Fight between Triple H and Cactus Jack for the WWF Championship, a Triple Threat match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, and the New Age Outlaws against The Acolytes for the WWF Tag Team Championship. The undercard or preliminary matches refers to preliminary bouts that occur before the headline or 'Main Event' of a particular Boxing, Wrestling Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. The Voodoo Kin Mafia, Career World Wrestling Federation (1997-2001 Formation The Outlaws first formed on a 1997 episode of Shotgun Saturday The Acolytes Protection Agency ( APA) was a Professional wrestling Tag team that consisted of John "Bradshaw" Layfield and The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. [2][3]
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The main feud going into the event was between Triple H and Mick Foley. Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. The McMahon-Helmsley Faction began in late 1999, where Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley had control over the WWF, and scheduling unreasonable matches for the wrestlers. The McMahon-Helmsley Faction (also referred to as the McMahon-Helmsley Regime, the Fac-gime, and the McMahon-Helmsley Era) was a large heel Stephanie Marie McMahon-Levesque She is the daughter of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and WWE CEO Linda McMahon, and is the younger sister of Shane McMahon [4] Foley objected to this, and the faction beat him down several times before finally firing him. [5][6] On the January 3 edition of Raw is War, Triple H won the WWF Championship, and mocked Foley with an impersonator. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE An impersonator is someone who imitates or copies the Behavior or actions of another [7] On the January 10 edition of Raw is War, The Rock brought every superstar to the ring, demanding Foley to be reinstated or the entire roster would walk out. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Foley was reinstated, and he requested a Street Fight for the WWF Championship at Royal Rumble. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Foley and Triple H fought in a 4-on-4 tag team match later that night. Triple H pinned Foley after using the ring bell, and delivering two Pedigrees. A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is generally a takedown move in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler forces his/her opponent down After the match, Foley took off his mask, and began to beat down Triple H. [8] On the January 13 edition of SmackDown!, Foley returned to his Cactus Jack persona (with a more violent and psychotic character) by taking off his Mankind attire, and revealing his Cactus Jack attire. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing [9]
Buildup towards the Royal Rumble match began on January 10, when The Rock announced his participation in the match. The Royal Rumble is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced every January by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. The following week, The Big Show announced that he will win the match, and The Rock guaranteed he will win. Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American Later that night, The Rock and The Big Show faced the New Age Outlaws. The Voodoo Kin Mafia, Career World Wrestling Federation (1997-2001 Formation The Outlaws first formed on a 1997 episode of Shotgun Saturday At the end, Big Show attacked The Rock, and The Rock hit him with a steel chair, and a People's Elbow. A folding chair is a light portable chair that can be stored in a stack row or on a specially designed Cart (or dolley Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. [10] On the January 20 edition of SmackDown!, The Big Show confronted The Rock. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Kane and Tori came out, and Tori said she thinks Kane was the favorite. Glen Thomas Jacobs In the 1988–1989 season he was an NCAA All-star; he is still listed in the Truman State University media guide as holding the record for highest Terri Poch (born August 20 1967) is an American bodybuilder and former professional wrestler, best known for her appearances The three fought, and were scheduled for a Triple Threat Over-the-Top-Rope Lumberjack match later. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing In Professional wrestling, a battle royal (sometimes battle royale; plural battles royal or battle royals) is a multi-competitor match type Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing In the match, The Big Show eliminated The Rock with a chokeslam, and Kane eliminated The Big Show with a back body drop. A chokeslam, or in Japanese a "nodowa otoshi", refers to a type of body slam in Professional wrestling in which the wrestler grasps their opponent's Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Kane won, and all three and the lumberjacks started to fight. [11]
Another feud going into the event was between Chris Jericho, Chyna and Hardcore Holly over the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Chyna (born Joan Marie Laurer on December 27 1972 is an American actress and retired professional wrestler. Robert William "Bob" Howard Career Holly trained under Stan Frazier, Eddie Sullivan Marcelle Pringle and Rip Tyler and debuted in 1987 in the The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. On the December 30 edition of SmackDown!, a title match between the two ended in a double pinfall. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St [12] On the January 3 edition of Raw is War, both were declared co-champions. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Afterwards, Holly challenged Chyna for the title, and Jericho helped her retain. [7] Jericho and Chyna were forced to work together, and this created tension between them. [9] The title situation would be solved in a Triple Threat match between Jericho, Chyna and Holly.
| Role: | Name: |
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| Commentator | Jerry "The King" Lawler |
| Jim Ross | |
| Spanish commentator |
Carlos Cabrera |
| Hugo Savinovich | |
| Referee | Jack Doan |
| Earl Hebner | |
| Jim Korderas | |
| Theodore Long | |
| Chad Patton | |
| Mike Sparks | |
| Tim White | |
| Interviewer | Jonathan Coachman |
| Michael Cole | |
| Ring announcer | Howard Finkel |
| WWF New York | Linda McMahon |
The first match of the event was between Kurt Angle and an unannounced opponent. Jerry Lawler (born November 29 1949 is an American Musician, Film Actor, Politician, professional wrestler and wrestling James William "Jim" Ross (born January 3 1952 in Fort Bragg California He is known affectionately as "good ol'" J Carlos Rodrigo Cabrera (born October 18, 1959) is a former newsman and currently one half of the WWE Spanish announcing team in which he is the play-by-play announcer Hugo Savinovich (born February 15, 1959 in Guayaquil, Ecuador) is a former Ecuadorian professional wrestler and currently one John Michael "Jack" Doan (born June 12 1972) is a Professional wrestling Referee working for World Wrestling Entertainment Earl William Hebner (born May 17, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia) is a Professional wrestling referee currently working for Jim "Jimmy" Korderas (born March 19, 1962) is a Canadian Professional wrestling referee currently signed to World Theodore Long (born September 15 1947 is a former American Professional wrestling referee and manager, who is currently working for Timothy Rhys White (March 25 1954 is a former Professional wrestling Referee. Jonathan William Coachman After this he would have an on-screen role as the "lackey" to then General Manager of Raw Eric Bischoff. Michael Sean Coulthard Due to his war zone experience in 1995 he was also selected to cover the aftermath of the bombing of the Alfred P Howard Finkel (born June 7, 1957) is a Professional wrestling Ring announcer. Linda Marie Edwards-McMahon (born October 4 1948) is the CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Before the match, Angle spoke to the audience, putting down the New York Knicks, and his opponent. Tazz then made his WWF debut as Angle's opponent. Peter Senerchia (born October 11 1967) is an American retired professional wrestler and current Color commentator best known Tazz gained the early advantage, performing a back body drop, sending Angle outside the ring. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Angle gained the advantage after performing a vertical suplex outside the ring. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling After performing a belly to belly suplex, Angle climbed the turnbuckles, but Tazz hit the ropes. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling Angle fell onto the top turnbuckle, and Tazz performed a belly to belly suplex off the turnbuckles. Angle regained the advantage after a small package, and a bridging German suplex. A pinfall, a pin, or a fall (the first term most commonly used in Professional wrestling) is a victory condition in various forms of wrestling A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling Tazz then countered an Olympic slam attempt into a German suplex. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of After a T-Bone suplex, and a Head and arm suplex, Tazz applied the Tazzmission. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. Angle passed out to the hold and Tazz won the match, ending Angle's undefeated streak. [2][3]
The second match was the first-ever Tag Team Tables match, between the Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) and the Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von). Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing The Hardy Boyz (also known as the The Hardys and Team Xtreme) are an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team in World Wrestling Matthew Moore "Matt" Hardy is an American professional wrestler, currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE on their Jeffrey Nero "Jeff" Hardy is an American professional wrestler on the SmackDown brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE For the rest of the stable see Dudley family. For the competitive video game team formerly known as Team 3D see 3D Mark LoMonaco (born July 14, 1971) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling Devon Hughes (born August 1 1972) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling Before the match, the Dudley Boyz insulted the fans, expressing their dislike for the booing of John Rocker. John Loy Rocker (born October 17, 1974) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played three and a half seasons with the Atlanta Braves The Hardy Boyz gained the advantage with a double superplex to Bubba Ray, and the use of a ladder. The double-team maneuvers in Professional wrestling are executed by two wrestlers instead of one and typically are used by tag teams in tag team matches After using the chair, Matt placed Bubba Ray on a table outside the ring. Matt then hit a diving leg drop as Jeff hit a diving splash to send Bubba Ray through the table. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler The Hardy Boyz then placed D-Von on a table outside the ring. Matt performed a diving leg drop through the table, but D-Von avoided it. Jeff then performed a suicide senton, but missed, sending himself into a table. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler The Hardy Boyz were not defeated as they sent themselves through the tables. Bubba Ray sent Matt through a table in the ring with a superbomb. A Powerbomb is a Professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted up (usually so that they are sitting on the wrestler's shoulders and then slammed back-first The Dudley Boyz then beat down the Hardy Boyz, and stacked tables in the entrance way under a balcony in the seating area. Bubba Ray dragged Jeff to the balcony, but Jeff performed a low blow, and used a chair on Bubba Ray. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Matt moved as Bubba Ray fell through the tables. Matt then placed D-Von onto a table, and Jeff sent him through it with a Swanton Bomb from the balcony for the Hardy Boyz to win the match. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler [2][3]
Next was the Miss Rumble 2000 swimsuit contest. A bikini or two-piece is a type of women's Swimsuit, characterized by two separate parts &mdash one covering the Breasts (optionally in the case of The contestants consisted of Ivory, Terri, Jacqueline, Barbara Bush, Luna and The Kat, while the judges consisted of WWF alumni, and comedian Andy Richter. Lisa Moretti (born November 26 1961 is an American professional wrestler. Terri Lynne Boatright Runnels (born October 5, 1966) is a former WCW and WWE Professional wrestling manager, and Jacqueline Moore (born January 6 1966 or better known as simply Jacqueline, is an American professional wrestler and actress, currently Katherine Dingman is a former Professional wrestler and Valet for TNA, WCW, WWF and various independent promotions Gertrude Vachon (born January 12 1962) is a retired Canadian professional wrestler better known by the Ring name Luna Vachon This is a list of professional wrestlers, managers and other workers that were employed in World Wrestling Entertainment from 1952&ndash1963 (as Paul Andrew "Andy" Richter (born October 28 1966 is an American Comedian and actor After the contestants showed their swimsuits, and as the judges were deciding, Mae Young appeared, and announced her participation in the contest. Johnnie Mae Young (born March 12 1923) is a former female Professional wrestler. After showing her swimsuit, she flashed her breasts. Although the implications of each may overlap in special circumstances generally exhibitionism is not to be confused with Indecent exposure. The video was censored before Mark Henry appeared, and covered her up. Censorship is the suppression of speech or deletion of communicative material which may be considered objectionable harmful or sensitive as determined by a censor Mark Henry (born June 12 1971 Career World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment WWF debut (1996 Henry was billed as the " World's The judges then unanimously decided Young as the winner. [2][3]
The third match was a Triple Threat match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship between Hardcore Holly, and co-champions Chris Jericho and Chyna. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Robert William "Bob" Howard Career Holly trained under Stan Frazier, Eddie Sullivan Marcelle Pringle and Rip Tyler and debuted in 1987 in the Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Chyna (born Joan Marie Laurer on December 27 1972 is an American actress and retired professional wrestler. Before the match, Jericho declared his plans for a celebration after winning the match. The match went back and forth before Holly sent Chyna outside the ring. Jericho then fought with Holly, applying the Walls of Jericho. The Boston crab is a professional wrestling hold that typically starts with the opponent laying supine on the mat with the wrestler standing and facing them Chyna returned to the ring, and attacked Jericho. Jericho performed a springboard splash to Holly outside the ring. Back in the ring, Chyna performed a handspring back elbow, and a DDT to Jericho. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. In Professional wrestling a DDT is any move in which the wrestler falls down or backwards to drive a held opponent's head into the mat Chyna attempted a pin, but Holly returned and threw her out of the ring. All three were outside the ring, and Holly attempted to use a chair, but Chyna performed a dropkick to the chair into Holly's face. Not to be confused with Drop kick, a maneuver in the Football codes In the ring, Chyna performed a diving splash onto Holly, and Jericho performed a diving splash onto both of them. Chyna countered a belly to back suplex, and performed a low blow to Jericho. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling Chyna then performed a Pedigree to Holly. A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is generally a takedown move in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler forces his/her opponent down Jericho performed a diving crossbody to Chyna, who was on Holly's shoulders. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Chyna performed a superplex to Holly, hit him with a chair, and applied the Walls of Jericho. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling Jericho then performed a one-handed bulldog, and a Lionsault to Chyna, to pin her for the victory. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of A moonsault, moonsault press or back flip splash is a professional wrestling aerial technique with much of its popularity in American wrestling being attributed Jericho gained sole possession of the title as a result. [2][3]
The fourth match was between the New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg and Billy Gunn) and The Acolytes (Faarooq and Bradshaw) for the WWF Tag Team Championship. The Voodoo Kin Mafia, Career World Wrestling Federation (1997-2001 Formation The Outlaws first formed on a 1997 episode of Shotgun Saturday Brian Gerard (BG James Voodoo Kin Mafia (2006-2008 On the November 16 airing of Impact!, The James Gang announced that they would now be known as Voodoo "The G-Man" redirects here For the video game character see G-Man (Half-Life. The Acolytes Protection Agency ( APA) was a Professional wrestling Tag team that consisted of John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Ron Simmons at Florida State University, and played for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League and the Ottawa Rough Riders in the John Charles Layfield (born November 29 1966 known by his current Ring name John "Bradshaw" Layfield or JBL, is an American The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Before the match, the New Age Outlaws delivered their signature speech to the audience. In Professional wrestling, a promo is short for "promotional interview" a dialogue or monologue used to advance a storyline. The Acolytes gained the early advantage after a fallaway slam from Bradshaw to Gunn. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of After avoiding an attack in the corner, Bradshaw performed the Clothesline from Hell on Gunn. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Faarooq then hit a spinebuster on Dogg. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of As Faarooq attempted a pin, Gunn pulled the referee outside the ring, and Bradshaw knocked down both Gunn and the referee. After The Acolytes performed an aided powerbomb on Dogg, X-Pac came down to interfere, and performed a spinning heel kick on Bradshaw. The double-team maneuvers in Professional wrestling are executed by two wrestlers instead of one and typically are used by tag teams in tag team matches Sean Michael Waltman (born July 13 1972) is an American professional wrestler. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Gunn then pinned Bradshaw after a Fameasser to retain the title. A leg drop or legdrop refers to an attack used in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler will jump and land his leg across a fallen opponent's [2][3]
The fifth match was between Triple H and Cactus Jack in a Street Fight for the WWF Championship. Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE Jack gained the early advantage after repeated punches, and they fought outside the ring, where Triple H hit Jack with the ring bell. Triple H then hit Jack with a chair, but Jack got up, and performed a leg drop with the chair. A leg drop or legdrop refers to an attack used in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler will jump and land his leg across a fallen opponent's The fight continued into the audience, with Jack performing a suplex onto pallets, and using a trash can. A pallet (ˈpæːlɨt (sometimes called a skid) is a flat transport structure that supports goods in a stable fashion while being lifted by a Forklift, Pallet Triple H performed a belly to back suplex, but Jack came back with a running knee lift into the steel steps. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Jack attempted to use a barbed wire two-by-four, but Triple H performed a low blow, and used the weapon on Jack. Barbed wire, also known as barb wire (and frequently in dialect form spelled bob or bobbed) is a type of fencing Wire constructed Lumber or timber is Wood in any of its stages from felling through readiness for use as structural Material for Construction, or Jack came back, hit Triple H's groin with the weapon, and performed a double arm DDT. In Professional wrestling a DDT is any move in which the wrestler falls down or backwards to drive a held opponent's head into the mat Jack attacked Triple H's head repeatedly with the weapon. Jack attempted a back to belly piledriver through the announce table, but Triple H countered with a back body drop. A piledriver is a Professional wrestling driver move in which the wrestler grabs his opponent turns him upside-down and drops into a sitting or kneeling position Jack countered a Pedigree attempt and performed a bulldog onto the two-by-four. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Triple H performed a hip toss into the steps, and targeted Jack's knees, using the two-by-four. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Triple H then handcuffed Jack's wrists behind his back. Handcuffs are restraint devices designed to secure an individual's Wrists close together As Triple H tried to use the steel steps, Jack performed a drop toe hold, sending Triple H's head into the steps. Triple H came back by using the chair. The Rock came out, and hit Triple H with a chair, as a police officer removed Jack's handcuffs. A police officer (also known as a policeman or policewoman) is a warranted employee of a Police force. Jack performed a pulling Texas piledriver on the announce table, and spilled a bag of thumbtacks in the ring. A piledriver is a Professional wrestling driver move in which the wrestler grabs his opponent turns him upside-down and drops into a sitting or kneeling position Triple H came back with a back body drop onto the thumbtacks, and a Pedigree. Triple H finally performed a Pedigree onto the thumbtacks to win, and retain his title. After the match, Jack hit Triple H with the two-by-four again. [2][3]
The main event was the Royal Rumble match. Main Event is Australia 's only Pay-per-view channel It transmits through Foxtel, Optus Television and Austar. The Royal Rumble is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced every January by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE During the match, non-participants Kaientai (Funaki and TAKA Michinoku repeatedly and randomly entered the ring, and attacked the participants. Kai En Tai (also spelled Kaientai) was a Professional wrestling stable made up of Japanese wrestlers Sho Funaki, Dick Togo (Kung Fu Naki World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (1998-present Kai En Tai (1998-2001 In March 1998 Funaki along with Teioh and Togo joined the World They were thrown out soon after each time. Rikishi, the fifth entrant, dominated upon entering, and eliminated all except Grand Master Sexay. Solofa Fatu Jr (born October 11 1965) is a Samoan- American professional wrestler, best known under the ring name Rikishi. Brian Christopher Lawler He is perhaps best known for his career in World Wrestling Entertainment where he performed as Grand Master Sexay as part of the tag Scotty 2 Hotty entered next, and the three Too Cool members danced in the ring until Rikishi eliminated the other two, and continued to dance. Too Cool is a Professional wrestling Tag team and former stable most notably active in the World Wrestling Federation between 1998 and 2001 Rikishi eliminated the first to eighth entrant. The Big Boss Man, the ninth entrant, refused to enter the ring until Test, the following entrant, threw him in. Raymond W Traylor Jr (May 2 1963 – September 22 2004 was an American professional wrestler. Andrew James Robert Patrick Martin (born on March 17, 1975 in Whitby Ontario) is a Canadian professional wrestler. During Kaientai's second interference, TAKA was injured when he was thrown out of the ring, and sent to the hospital. Funaki continued to interfere by himself. It took six men to eliminate Rikishi. After Faarooq, the eighteenth entrant, entered, non-participants Mean Street Posse came out, and attacked Faarooq, helping The Big Boss Man eliminate him. The Mean Street Posse (MSP was a heel professional wrestling stable that formerly wrestled in the World Wrestling Federation. Bradshaw, entering twenty-seventh, was attacked by the Mean Street Posse, and eliminated soon after. Faarooq came out and, with Bradshaw, fought with the Mean Street Posse backstage. [2][3]
The final four participants in the Royal Rumble match were The Rock, The Big Show, Kane, and X-Pac. Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American Glen Thomas Jacobs In the 1988–1989 season he was an NCAA All-star; he is still listed in the Truman State University media guide as holding the record for highest The New Age Outlaws pulled Kane out of the ring, and attacked him. The Rock eliminated X-Pac, but the referees were preoccupied with Kane and did not see this. X-Pac re-entered the match. Kane hit an enzuigiri, and a scoop slam on The Big Show, but X-Pac then eliminated Kane with a spinning heel kick. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of X-Pac hit The Big Show with a Bronco buster, but The Big Show eliminated him with a gorilla press drop, leaving The Rock and The Big Show. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of The Rock performed a spinebuster and a People's Elbow, but The Big show came back with a chokeslam. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. A chokeslam, or in Japanese a "nodowa otoshi", refers to a type of body slam in Professional wrestling in which the wrestler grasps their opponent's The Big Show had The Rock on his shoulder, and attempted to throw him over the top rope, but The Rock hung onto the rope, and pulled The Big Show over. The Rock won the match. [2][3]
Triple H and Cactus Jack's feud continued into No Way Out, the following pay-per-view. Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. No Way Out is a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced every February by the American Professional wrestling promotion, World Wrestling On the January 31 edition of Raw is War, Jack fought Triple H in a match where Jack beat Triple H down. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is [14] The following week, Triple H, in an attempt to end their feud, made a match between the two for the WWF Championship at No Way Out, but Jack would have to retire if he lost. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE Jack then decided for the match to be a Hell in a Cell match. A Hell in a Cell match (sometimes referred to as Hell in the Cell) is a Professional wrestling match seen in World Wrestling Entertainment in [15]
The Big Show started a feud with The Rock. Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American The Big Show claimed that The Rock was eliminated first when his feet hit the floor before The Big Show's. [16] During the following weeks, The Big Show attempted to gather evidence to prove his claim. The Big Show finally produced video evidence to Triple H, and he was granted a match at No Way Out for The Rock's match for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania 2000. WrestleMania 2000 was the sixteenth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view produced by the World Wrestling Entertainment [17]
The feud between Chris Jericho, Chyna and Hardcore Holly ended when Holly failed to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship from Jericho, and Chyna aligned herself with Jericho. Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Chyna (born Joan Marie Laurer on December 27 1972 is an American actress and retired professional wrestler. Robert William "Bob" Howard Career Holly trained under Stan Frazier, Eddie Sullivan Marcelle Pringle and Rip Tyler and debuted in 1987 in the The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. [16] Jericho moved on to feud with Kurt Angle. Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Angle won the WWF European Championship on the February 10 edition of SmackDown!, and on the February 14 edition of Raw is War, Angle challenged Jericho to a match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship at No Way Out. The WWE European Championship is an inactive title competed for in World Wrestling Entertainment. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German [18]
The feud between the Hardy Boyz and the Dudley Boyz continued, with Edge and Christian joining the feud. The Hardy Boyz (also known as the The Hardys and Team Xtreme) are an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team in World Wrestling For the rest of the stable see Dudley family. For the competitive video game team formerly known as Team 3D see 3D Edge and Christian (E&C is a former Tag team of on-screen brothers made of real life best friends Edge (Adam Copeland and Christian While initially showing respect, the Dudley Boyz attacked the Hardy Boyz during their match on the January 24 edition of Raw is War. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled [16] On the January 27 edition of SmackDown!, Edge and Christian supported the Hardy Boyz and fought the Dudley Boyz, who put Edge and Christian through a table. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. [19] On the January 31 edition of Raw is War, the Hardy Boyz put the Dudley Boyz through tables, and, later, the Dudley Boyz put the Hardy Boyz through three stacked tables. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes [14] On the February 14 edition of Raw is War, D-Von Dudley defeated Edge and Jeff Hardy to earn a shot at the WWF Tag Team Championship at No Way Out, starting their feud with the champions the New Age Outlaws. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. The Voodoo Kin Mafia, Career World Wrestling Federation (1997-2001 Formation The Outlaws first formed on a 1997 episode of Shotgun Saturday Also during the match, the Hardy Boyz had a confrontation with Edge and Christian, starting their feud. They would also have a match at No Way Out. [18]
Numbers in parentheses indicate the length of the match.
A new entrant came out approximately every 90 seconds. [13]
| Draw[21] | Entrant[21] | Order[21] | Eliminated by[21] | Time[21] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D'Lo Brown | 3 | Rikishi | 6:08 |
| 2 | Grand Master Sexay | 4 | Rikishi | 7:42 |
| 3 | Mosh | 1 | Rikishi | 3:37 |
| 4 | Christian | 2 | Rikishi | 2:08 |
| 5 | Rikishi | 8 | Boss Man, Test, British Bulldog, Gangrel, Edge and Backlund | 16:23 |
| 6 | Scotty 2 Hotty | 5 | Rikishi | 1:02 |
| 7 | Steve Blackman | 6 | Rikishi | 0:44 |
| 8 | Viscera | 7 | Rikishi | 1:25 |
| 9 | The Big Boss Man | 15 | Rock | 22:47 |
| 10 | Test | 17 | Big Show | 26:17 |
| 11 | The British Bulldog | 13 | Road Dogg | 15:22 |
| 12 | Gangrel | 18 | Big Show | 23:19 |
| 13 | Edge | 14 | Snow & Venis | 14:48 |
| 14 | Bob Backlund | 9 | Jericho | 2:00 |
| 15 | Chris Jericho | 10 | Chyna | 3:47 |
| 16 | Crash Holly | 16 | Rock | 14:54 |
| 17 | Chyna | 11 | Boss Man | 0:37 |
| 18 | Faarooq | 12 | Boss Man | 0:18 |
| 19 | Road Dogg | 25 | Gunn | 19:02 |
| 20 | Al Snow | 24 | Rock | 17:17 |
| 21 | Val Venis | 20 | Kane | 11:47 |
| 22 | Prince Albert | 21 | Kane | 11:23 |
| 23 | Hardcore Holly | 22 | Snow | 11:48 |
| 24 | The Rock | - | WINNER | 14:47 |
| 25 | Billy Gunn | 26 | Kane | 9:38 |
| 26 | The Big Show | 29 | Rock | 11:12 |
| 27 | Bradshaw | 19 | Road Dogg & Gunn | 0:25 |
| 28 | Kane | 27 | X-Pac | 6:11 |
| 29 | The Godfather | 23 | Big Show | 1:32 |
| 30 | X-Pac | 28 | Big Show | 3:32 |
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