WWE Royal Rumble 1999: The Royal Rumble Match in HD
The Royal Rumble match is one of the most exciting and unpredictable events in WWE history. Every year, 30 Superstars compete for a chance to headline WrestleMania by eliminating their opponents over the top rope. The 1999 Royal Rumble match was no exception, as it featured a heated rivalry, a shocking winner, and a brutal title match.
The 1999 Royal Rumble match was centered on the feud between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Mr. McMahon, the owner of WWE. Mr. McMahon had vowed that Austin had "no chance in hell" of winning the match, and even entered himself as the #2 entrant, after Austin was randomly drawn as #1. The two men started the match by brawling all over the arena, leaving the ring empty for the next entrants.
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As the match progressed, several Superstars tried to eliminate Austin, but he managed to survive until Mr. McMahon returned with the help of The Rock, who was the WWE Champion at the time and Austin's arch-rival. The Rock distracted Austin, allowing Mr. McMahon to sneak up behind him and toss him over the rope, winning the match and earning a spot in the main event of WrestleMania XV.
However, Mr. McMahon's victory was short-lived, as he was forced to defend his Royal Rumble win against Austin on the next night's Raw. Austin won the match and reclaimed his WrestleMania opportunity, setting up a rematch with The Rock for the WWE Championship.
The 1999 Royal Rumble match was not the only memorable moment of the night, as it was preceded by one of the most brutal matches in WWE history. The Rock defended his WWE Championship against Mankind in an "I Quit" match, where the only way to win was to make your opponent say "I quit". The match was a violent spectacle, as both men used chairs, handcuffs, and even a microphone to inflict pain on each other.
The match ended controversially, when The Rock handcuffed Mankind's hands behind his back and repeatedly hit him in the head with a steel chair. Mankind refused to quit, but Mr. McMahon played a recording of Mankind saying "I quit" from an earlier interview, fooling the referee into ending the match and awarding The Rock the victory. Mankind later revealed that he never said "I quit" during the match, and demanded a rematch.
The 1999 Royal Rumble event is one of the most memorable and controversial events in WWE history. It showcased the intensity of the Attitude Era, and set up some of the biggest matches for WrestleMania XV. You can relive this classic event in high definition on WWE Network.
The 1999 Royal Rumble event also featured some other matches that showcased the talent and diversity of the WWE roster. The opening match was a four-way tag team match for the WWE Tag Team Championship, where The New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg and Billy Gunn) defended their titles against The Acolytes (Faarooq and Bradshaw), The Corporation (Ken Shamrock and The Big Boss Man), and D-Generation X (X-Pac and Triple H). The match was fast-paced and chaotic, as all four teams fought for the gold. The New Age Outlaws retained their titles after Road Dogg pinned Bradshaw with a roll-up.
The next match was a singles match between Goldust and Luna Vachon, who were both dressed as women. The match was a result of a feud between Goldust and The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust, who was a parody of Goldust performed by Marc Mero's valet Sable. Sable had challenged Luna to a match at the Royal Rumble, but Luna attacked Sable backstage and took her place in the match. Goldust won the match by pinning Luna with a powerslam.
The third match was a singles match for the WWE European Championship, where X-Pac defended his title against Gangrel. X-Pac had won the title from D'Lo Brown on Raw, and Gangrel had earned a title shot by winning a battle royal on Heat. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both men using their speed and agility to gain the upper hand. X-Pac retained his title after hitting Gangrel with the X-Factor.
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