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WWE Royal Rumble 2000
Royal Rumble (2000) was the thirteenth annual Royal Rumble PPV. It was presented by MCI's 1-800-COLLECT. It took place on January 23, 2000 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The main event was the Royal Rumble match, which grants the winner a title shot at Wrestlemania. Featured matches on the undercard included a street fight match between Triple H and Cactus Jack for the WWF Championship, a Triple Threat match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, and The New Age Outlaws versus The Acolytes for the WWF Tag Team Championship. This Royal Rumble was the first WWF pay-per-view event to air on terrestrial television in the United Kingdom, as Channel 4 had acquired the rights to broadcast World Wrestling Federation programming that year.
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Plot Summary
The 2000 Royal Rumble featured a stacked card including a WWE Championship match between Triple H and Cactus Jack in a Street Fight, a tag team title match, and the namesake 30-man Royal Rumble match. The main event saw The Rock and Big Show as the final two competitors in the Royal Rumble match, with surprise entrants and iconic moments throughout the night.
Critical Reception
While not a traditional film, the 2000 Royal Rumble event is highly regarded by professional wrestling fans for its memorable matches and significant storyline developments. It's often cited as one of the more entertaining Royal Rumble events, particularly for its Hardcore and Street Fight stipulations, and the main event's conclusion.
What Reviewers Say
The Rock vs. Cactus Jack Street Fight was a brutal and highly entertaining main event, considered a classic by many.
The Royal Rumble match itself provided several surprises and strong performances, though the finish was somewhat controversial.
The overall event delivered a high level of action and storytelling, characteristic of WWE's 'Attitude Era'.
Google audience: Audience reception for the WWE Royal Rumble 2000 event is overwhelmingly positive, with fans frequently praising the intense matches, particularly the WWE Championship bout between Triple H and Cactus Jack. The Royal Rumble match itself is often cited as a highlight, with many appreciating the memorable moments and the performances of key wrestlers.
Fun Fact
The infamous 'Mr. Socko' bit, where Mankind (Mick Foley) used a sock to choke out The Rock, originated during this period and became a signature comedic spot.
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