The Royal Rumble Marathon: 2000
We’ve rumbled into 2000.
Warning, spoilers for past Rumbles.
The undercard:
Kurt Angle vs Taz. Taz wins in a surprisingly short match. Taz ends Kurt’s undefeated streak.
The Hardys (with Terri Runnels) promo.
The Hardys vs the Dudley Boys in a table match. Typical table match.
Kurt Angle promo as he recovers from being choked out.
Miss Rumble contest hosted by Jerry Lawler.
Judges: Jimmy Valiant, Sgt Slaughter, Tony Garea, Fabulous Moolah, Classie Freddie Blassie, and Andy Richter.
Partcipants: Ivory, Terri Runnels, Jacqueline, B.B. (Barbara Bush), Luna Vachon, the Kat (Stacey Carter), Mae Young
Mae Young unleashes the power of the puppies much to the disgust of Lawler and the other participants. Freddie Blassie is cheering her on in the background. Mark Henry comes out and covers Mae up.
Mae is declared the winner in a unanimous decision. The segment was a waste of time and the talents of Ivory, Jacqueline and Luna until Mae came out and saved it.
Jericho and Chyna promo followed by a “do not try this at home” ad.
Hardcore Holly vs Chris Jericho vs Chyna for the Intercontinental title. Jericho wins in a fine match.
Rock promo where he claims Crash Holly and Headbanger Mosh will be his toughest opponents in the Rumble.
New Age Outlaws vs the Acolytes recap video.
New Age Outlaws vs the Acolytes for the Tag titles. Outlaws win in a short match due to X-Pac’s interference.
Cactus Jack vs Triple H (with Stephanie) in a street fight for the World championship. Hunter wins in a fun match. Cactus Jack beats Hunter up even more after the match.
Linda McMahon promo.
History of the Rumble recap video.
The Rumble entrants, in order of appearance:
D-Lo Brown
Grand Master Sexay (Brian Christopher)
Mosh of the Headbangers
Christian
Rikishi
Scotty Too Hotty
Steve Blackman
Viscera (Mabel)
Big Boss Man
Test
Davey Boy Smith
Gangrel
Edge
Bob Backlund
Chris Jericho
Crash Holly
Chyna
Farooq
Road Dogg
Al Snow
Val Venis
Prince Albert
Hardcore Holly
The Rock
Billy Gunn
Big Show
Bradshaw
Kane (with Tori)
The Godfather (with a Ho train)
X-Pac
Winner: The Rock
First-time Rumblers: Grand Master Sexay, Christian, Scotty Too Hotty, Chris Jericho, Crash Holly, Prince Albert, Big Show
Surprise Entrants: Bob Backlund, Kaientai (unofficially), Mean Street Posse (unofficially)
Rumble Highlights: Too Cool and Rikishi dance-a-thon
Most Eliminations: Rikishi
Rating: 8 out of 10. The undercard was fun and the Rumble itself was fine.
Wrestlers and others who have passed on: Howard Finkel, Fabulous Moolah, Classy Freddie Blassie, Johnny Valiant, Luna Vachon, Mae Young, Chyna, Grand Master Sexay, Viscera, Big Boss Man, Davey Boy Smith, Crash Holly
Total Number of Deceased Individuals: 12 (up 3 from the previous Rumble)
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