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WWE's Royal Rumble '99: A Night to Remember
Anaheim, California - The Arrowhead Pond played host to WWE's most anticipated event of the year, Royal Rumble '99. The sold-out crowd of 14,816 was treated to a night filled with thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.
The action kicked off with The Big Bossman taking on The Road Dogg in a non-title match. Despite the underdog status, Road Dogg put up a valiant effort before ultimately falling to the dominant bossman.
Next up was the WWE Intercontinental Title match between Ken Shamrock and Billy Gunn. In a surprisingly one-sided contest, Shamrock managed to outmuscle Gunn and retain his title.
The evening's first championship bout saw X-Pac challenge Gangrel for the European Title. X-Pac's quickness and agility proved too much for Gangrel, as he successfully defended his title with a thrilling victory.
Sable and Luna clashed in the women's strap match, with Sable emerging victorious to retain her Women's Championship. The dominant performance marked a statement of her superiority over her rival.
The main event of the evening was the WWE Title I Quit match between Mankind and The Rock. In a hard-hitting and physical contest, both competitors left it all in the ring. Ultimately, The Rock's unrelenting pressure forced Mankind to submit, handing him the victory and the title.
But the pièce de résistance came in the form of the Royal Rumble match. Featuring an unprecedented 20 competitors, including WWE legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, Kane, and The Godfather, this year's Rumble was a wild ride from start to finish. Vince McMahon, making his first-ever Rumble appearance, proved to be the mastermind behind the chaos, eliminating multiple competitors before emerging victorious as the winner of the match.
As the dust settled, it became clear that Royal Rumble '99 would go down in history as one of the greatest events in WWE's illustrious past. With a thrilling main event and an unforgettable Rumble, fans left the Arrowhead Pond with memories to last a lifetime.
Zohash.com Scorecard
- Match of the Night: The Rock vs. Mankind (I Quit match)
- Surprise of the Night: Vince McMahon winning the Royal Rumble
- Moment of the Night: X-Pac's victory over Gangrel in the European Title match
Stay tuned to Zohash.com for more on this unforgettable event!
Card Details
- Date: 24 Jan 1999
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Arrowhead Pond
- Attendance: 14816
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 24 Jan 1999
Matches
The Big Bossman defeat The Road Dogg in a Non Title Match
Match Time: 11:52Ken Shamrock
(C)
defeat Billy Gunn in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Match Time: 11:52X-Pac
(C)
defeat Gangrel in a WWE European Title Match
Match Time: 05:53Sable
(C)
defeat Luna in a WWE Women's Title Strap Match
Match Time: 04:43Vince McMahon defeat Al Snow, Billy Gunn, Chyna, D-Lo Brown, Dan Severn, Droz, Edge, Gangrel, Gillberg, Goldust, Golga, Jeff Jarrett, Kane, Ken Shamrock, Kurrgan, Mabel, Mark Henry, Owen Hart, Steve Austin, Steve Blackman, Test, The Big Bossman, The Blue Meanie, The Godfather, The Road Dogg, Tiger Ali Singh, Triple H, Val Venis and X-Pac in a Royal Rumble Match
Match Time: 56:38