WWE Pay-Per-View Season 16 Episode 1 Royal Rumble 2000
- January 23, 2000
The WWE Pay-Per-View season 16 episode 1, titled "Royal Rumble 2000," is a classic wrestling event that took place on January 23, 2000, at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Royal Rumble is WWE's annual event, in which 30 wrestlers compete in a battle royal, with the last man standing earning a championship title shot at WrestleMania.
The Royal Rumble 2000 event began with a tag team match, with the Hardy Boyz facing off against the Dudley Boyz in a Tables match, where the only way to win is to put your opponent through a table. The match was fast-paced and action-packed, with the teams using the tables as weapons and ultimately leading to a thrilling finish.
Next up was a match between Tazz and Kurt Angle, two of WWE's rising stars at the time. The two wrestlers had been feuding for weeks, and the match was brutal, with both competitors exchanging hard hits and submission moves. In the end, it was Kurt Angle who emerged victorious, much to the disappointment of the crowd.
The third match was a Tag Team Championship match between champions The New Age Outlaws and the Acolytes. The two teams had been feuding for weeks, and the match was hard-hitting and intense, with both teams showcasing their tag team chemistry. In the end, The New Age Outlaws managed to retain their titles, much to the dismay of the Acolytes and their fans.
The fourth match was a Women's Championship match between the champion, Ivory, and challenger, Mae Young. Mae Young was a veteran wrestler who had been in the business for over 70 years, and the match was a testament to her skills and experience. Despite her age, Mae Young held her own against the younger champion, but ultimately fell short, with Ivory retaining her title.
Finally, it was time for the main event of the evening, the Royal Rumble match itself. The match featured 30 wrestlers, including big names like The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Triple H. The wrestlers entered the match in two-minute intervals, and the last man standing would earn a championship title shot at WrestleMania.
The match was chaotic and unpredictable, with wrestlers being eliminated left and right. Stone Cold Steve Austin, who had won the previous two Royal Rumble matches, was one of the crowd favorites, and he managed to eliminate several wrestlers before finally being tossed out by the eventual winner, The Rock.
Despite being one of the earlier entrants, The Rock managed to hold his own against the remaining wrestlers and ultimately emerged victorious, earning himself a championship shot at WrestleMania. The crowd erupted in cheers as The Rock celebrated his win, ending the Royal Rumble 2000 event on a high note.
Overall, the Royal Rumble 2000 event was a thrilling night of wrestling action, featuring some of WWE's biggest stars at the time. From the exciting opening tag team match to the unpredictable Royal Rumble main event, the event was packed with drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments that fans still remember to this day.
