WWE Pay-Per-View Season 14 Episode 1 Royal Rumble 1998

In WWE Pay-Per-View season 14 episode 1, entitled "Royal Rumble 1998," wrestling fans witnessed one of the most exciting and action-packed events in WWE history. The Royal Rumble is an annual wrestling event that features a battle royal match, in which 30 wrestlers compete against each other to try and throw their opponents over the top rope and out of the ring. The last wrestler standing in the ring is declared the winner, and earns the opportunity to compete for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania.

The 1998 Royal Rumble was held at the San Jose Arena in San Jose, California on January 18th, 1998. The event was headlined by a match between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker for the WWE Championship, but the main attraction was the 30-man Royal Rumble match, which included some of the biggest names in wrestling at the time.

As the show began, the fans in attendance were buzzing with excitement, eagerly anticipating the start of the Royal Rumble match. The show kicked off with a match between TAFKA Goldust (formerly known as Goldust) and Luna Vachon, which was won by Goldust after a hard-fought battle.

The next match featured The Rock (who was still known as Rocky Maivia at the time) defending his Intercontinental Championship against Ken Shamrock. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both men putting on a clinic of technical wrestling. In the end, The Rock was able to retain his championship by defeating Shamrock with a roll-up pin.

As the night wore on, the tension in the arena continued to mount, as the fans prepared for the Royal Rumble match. The match began with Cactus Jack (who was one of Mick Foley's alter egos) and Chainsaw Charlie (who was actually Terry Funk in disguise) entering the ring as the first two competitors. The two hardcore legends immediately began brawling, using weapons and other illegal tactics to try and eliminate each other from the match.

As the match progressed, more and more wrestlers entered the fray, each one hoping to be the last man standing. Some of the notable moments from the match included Stone Cold Steve Austin eliminating The Rock (which set the stage for their epic feud in the months to come), and Golga (who was actually John Tenta, formerly known as Earthquake) coming to the ring with his Cartman stuffed toy from South Park.

As the match neared its conclusion, the tension in the arena was palpable. The final four competitors were The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, D-Lo Brown, and Faarooq. Each man knew that one mistake could cost him the match, and the chance to compete for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania.

In the end, it was Stone Cold Steve Austin who emerged victorious, earning the right to challenge for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XIV. The fans in attendance erupted in cheers as Austin celebrated his victory in the center of the ring.

After the Royal Rumble match, it was time for the main event, as Shawn Michaels defended his WWE Championship against The Undertaker. The two men put on a classic match, with Michaels using his quickness and agility to try and stay one step ahead of The Undertaker's power and intensity.

In the end, Michaels was able to retain his championship by hitting The Undertaker with Sweet Chin Music (his signature finishing move) after interference from Kane. The fans in attendance were left on the edge of their seats until the very end, as both men gave it their all in a match that will go down in history as one of the greatest WWE Championship matches of all time.

Overall, the 1998 Royal Rumble was an unforgettable night of wrestling action, featuring some of the biggest stars of the era competing in some of the most exciting matches of the year. For both casual fans and diehard wrestling enthusiasts alike, it was a night that will be remembered for years to come.