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WWE Royal Rumble 2001

Name: WWE Royal Rumble 2001
Released: 2001-01-21
Duration: 170 min

2001

Movie

170 min

English

Royal Rumble (2001) was the fourteenth annual Royal Rumble PPV. It was presented by MCI's 1-800-COLLECT and took place on January 21, 2001 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. The main event was the Royal Rumble match. Kane set a record for the most eliminations and the match saw Drew Carey enter the Royal Rumble. Featured matches on the undercard included a ladder match between Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit for the WWF Intercontinental Championship and a singles match between Kurt Angle and Triple H for the WWF Championship.

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IMDb8.1/10

Director: Kevin Dunn•Genres: Sports Entertainment, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

The 2001 Royal Rumble event featured the iconic 30-man Royal Rumble match, a staple of WWE programming. The match saw Stone Cold Steve Austin emerge victorious, securing his third Royal Rumble win. The event also included championship matches, notably Kurt Angle defending his WWF Championship against Triple H and The Rock challenging for the Intercontinental Championship.

Critical Reception

The 2001 Royal Rumble is widely regarded as one of the greatest Royal Rumble events in WWE history. It is praised for its high-quality matches, memorable moments, and a thrilling Royal Rumble match that featured numerous top stars. The main event match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H for the WWF Championship was particularly lauded, though Austin's victory in the Rumble match itself was the highlight for many.

What Reviewers Say

The Royal Rumble match itself was a highly entertaining and star-studded affair.
Stone Cold Steve Austin's victory was a popular and significant moment.
The undercard matches, especially the WWF Championship bout, were also strong.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings for this historical event are not readily available, fan reception generally aligns with critical praise, with many citing it as a highlight of the 'Attitude Era'.