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WWF: Royal Rumble 2000

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4 star:		(36)
3 star:		(11)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

The 2000 Rumble is easily the greatest Royal Rumble ever. Even without 'big names' like Stone Cold Steve Austin or The Undertaker, this PPV was nothing short of awesome!

The match between Triple H and Cactus Jack was a classic. It is about as hardcore as any WWF match has gotten. A barbed-wire wrapped 2x4 and a pile of thumbtacks were just some of the weapons used in this great match for the WWF Championship.

The other spectacular match was between the Hardy Boyz and the Dudleys. It was a special 'table match' in which the only way to win is to put both wresters on the opposing team through tables!

Other matches including New Age Outlaws vs. Acolytes for the Tag Team titles, the debuting Tazz vs. Kurt Angle, the Miss Rumble 2000 bikini contest,and Chris Jericho vs. Chyna vs. Hardcore Holly for the Intercontinental Championship.

An all-time great PPV. It ranks right up there with Wrestlemania XIV, 1998 King of the Ring, and 1999 No Mercy. A must have for fans of D-Generation X!

Any WWF fan in attendance for this PPV will likely never forget it. Innovation was the name of the game at "Royal Rumble 2000", and while a couple of spots didn't deliver all the way, this PPV never lacked originality.

1) Kurt Angle vs. Tazz
---Tazz just left ECW to pursue a career in the WWF. Kurt Angle was also on a 2-month undefeated streak. This match could've been a technical classic. The fairly green Kurt Angle isn't to blame here. The WWF thought that the best way to introduce the Red Hook hardcore technician would be to hand Angle's ass to him on a silver platter. Don't get me wrong, the suplexes and maneuvers are very good, but this match was just too short to fully appreciate.
"6 out of 10"

2) Table Match
The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz
---This was a first-ever for the WWF, and strangely enough, it was the best Table Match until "Survivor Series 2002". The Hardyz had just earned their landmark reputation after the classic Ladder Match against Edge/Christian at "No Mercy 1999", and don't disappoint here (they rarely did, those two). The match is vicious, and plays off of the Table stipulations very well. I don't think Jeff Hardy's famous entryway Swanton Bomb is that great, but the crowd was excited, and I can accept that I was one of the few that thought the finish was merely solid.
"9 out of 10"

3) Miss Rumble 2000 Swimsuit Contest
---This segment takes enough time to merit a grade. These beautiful women just show off theit outfits, basically. I don't think many realize how beautiful Luna Vachon is without the makeup, but whatever. The Kat's creative bubble-wrap bikini isn't that hot, I don't think, but everyone's got their thing. Mae Young, simply put, is the most disgusting image you will ever see. The CENSORED bar doesn't even cover everything up. I don't know what the WWF was thinking, but they get credit for shocking us all on a new level.
"7 out of 10" (Mae Young's sickening stunt was ORIGINAL)

4) Intercontinental Championship
Hardcore Holly vs. Chyna (co-champion) vs. Chris Jericho (co-champion)
---After their pitiful build-up, Chyna and Jericho had some repair work to do with their careers. They would go on to salvage this dreck of a storyline, but this match is merely okay. It's a little too uninteresting and has that under-card feel that just kills some potential matches. I've always liked Hardcore Holly, but he just doesn't have much to work with here. This triple threat contest isn't required viewing, but again, co-champions was an original concept.
"6 out of 10"

5) Tag Team Championships
The New Age Outlaws (champions) vs. The Acolytes
---If you think that the Tazz/Angle opener was disappointing, then get ready for this 3-minute suckerpunch. This match is fast-paced and hard-hitting, not to mention had the hype to sell the cowardly Road Dogg and Mr. Ass trying to evade the dominant Bradshaw and Faarooq. Why did this only last 3 minutes? Unbelievable; you'll like what you see, but's over far too soon.
"6 out of 10"

6) Street Fight for the WWF Championship
Cactus Jack vs. Triple H (champion)
---This is one of the 5 greatest matches ever performed from any wrestling organization. Chairs, thumbtacks, wooden palates, tables, barbed-wire bats, handcuffs, brick walls, steel steps...IT'S ALL HERE! When Triple H gives Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley a farewell kiss, you know that this match is going to get nasty! I think The Rock's brief interference is a little odd, but it opens up the door for more sadistic carnage! I love this match, which made the Best of 2000 VHS! On a side note, Triple H has a DVD extra on here showing the grisly aftermath of what he put his body through. This man has earned his ass-kissing benefits with hard work like this.
"10 out of 10"

7) 3-Man Royal Rumble
---Quick thought, why the brief flashback to Shawn Michaels' victory at the 1995 Royal Rumble? Maybe this was an ongoing promotion that ended tonight. Anyway, this Royal Rumble has an interesting roster. We get the superstars like Big Show, Kane, Mr. Ass, and The Rock. We know that X-Pac is going to enter #30, so he isn't gonna win (the 30th person never has)! Also, Kaientai and The Mean Street Posse cause trouble when they're not even fighting this match. I like the lineup here, but this match just feels claustrophobic. It sounds weird, but the crammed setting of the Madison Square Garden arena just seems to hurt this match. Also, it moves too slowly. The 1995 and 1997 Royal Rumble matches taught us that the ring didn't always need to pile up, and that we could have a fast-paced Royal Rumble. This one moves too slowly and has too much pileup. Also, The Rock's victory comes from a mile away. I'm sorry, but Big Show at "WrestleMania" was not a believeable idea. Then again, he did main event for 7 minutes. Regardless, this Royal Rumble main event is okay, but nothing great.
"7 out of 10"

The extras on the DVD are pretty good. We get the concluding moments of the 1998 and 1999 Royal Rumble matches. Triple H headlines the aforementioned Street Fight Aftermath. And, there are storyline flashbacks for a few matches. Overall, a pretty good DVD.

The following review is for the WWE(F) Royal Rumble 2000.

1-Singles Match: Tazz vs Kurt Angle
Average match with two solid competitors. This is Tazz's WWE(F) debut.
7.5/10

2-Tag Team Tables Match: The Hardy Boyz vs The Dudley Boyz
This match is amazing! Entertaining throughout, and some great hardcore action. A must see.
9.6/10

3-Miss Rumble Swimsuit Contest
The sexy Divas strut their stuff in mostly tiny thong bikinis. Very hot! (The ending is disgusting though)
9.9/10

4-Triple Threat Match: Chris Jericho vs Chyna vs Hardcore Holly
Triple threat matches are always entertaining. This one doesn't fail to deliver. Great effort by all three superstars. (Intercontinental Title is on the line)
7.7/10

5-Tag Team Match: New Age Outlaws vs the Acolytes
A short and sweet match. Only about 5 minutes, but entertaining. (Tag-Titles are on the line)
6.5/10

6-Street Fight: Triple H vs Cactus Jack
WOW! This one of the best matches I have ever seen. Brutal as hell! Steel Chairs, Handcuffs, Barbed Wire, Ring Steps, Wood Pallets, Thumbtacks, Tables & more make their way into this match. Probably my favorite match of all time. (Heavyweight Title on the line)
10/10

7-Royal Rumble Match
Royal Rumble matches have always been my favorite, but this one is not as great as some others. It just seems way too predictable. Still a great match, just not as great as some other Rumbles.
8.8/10

Overall rating- 8.6/10
This really is a must own for any wrestling fan. The street fight is worth the price of admission itself. Since this one is out of print it can be hard to find, but I recommend it to any wrestling fan who can get their hands on it.

The 2000 Royal Rumble was the best Royal Rumble event the WWF has ever produced. Triple H defended his WWF title in one of the most brutal matches in WWF hisory against Cactus Jack. The Hardy Boyz took on the Dudley Boyz in an excellent Table Match. Tazz battled Kurt Angle in a short but good match. Chris Jericho, Chyna and Hardcore Holly battled for the Intercontinental Championship in a Triple Threat match. There was the excelent Royal Rumble match (watch out for Rikishi in that one), and of course you got the Miss Rumble swimsuit competition, in which Mae Young bared all. If your a WWF fan, and have not yet seen this event - buy it now.

80-76%-perfect
75-71%-awsome
70-66%-good
65-61%-poor
60-56%-awful

1. Tazz vs. Kurt Angle- This was a preatty good match to kick off the show. This was when angle jsut broke into the wwe and tazz as well and believe it or not tazz put on a good match here. About a 7 minute match whcih could have been given more time. This was just soild wrestling and lots of suplexes in this match. Winner Tazz. Match Rating 6.5/10.

2. The dudleys vs. The hardys in a tag team tables match- This was one of there best matches ever facing each as a tag team. This was also when these guys were just braking in the bussiness and they did not dissapoint. Jeff Hardy took some serious risks in this match and created a few holy shi* moments. Good action fun to watch and the hardys pulled off some sweet moves. One of which jeff hardy was on top of a car and he did a sawnton bomb thorugh a table. Winner hardy boyz. Match Rating 9/10.

3. The Swimsuit contest- Now usually i dont really like this on a ppv card but this fit in perfect. Not what u call a good use of time but it was very entertaing. Took up about 10 minutes and all of the ladies lokked good. The olny bad part is when may yeoung comes down and you might want to skip it. Terri was the best looking. Winner May yeong. Match rating 7/10.

4. Hardcore Holly vs. Chyna (co-champion) vs. Chris Jericho (co-champion triple threat for the itc title- This was an okay match. I think that it played out better than people would have hopped. I think it is not as good to mix women and men together for a men title but chyna showed she could do it here. SOild wrestling but there were a few points in the match were the wrestling was a little bit sloppy. Winner and new itc champ Y2J. Match Rating 6.5/10.

5. New Age Outlaws (Champions) vs the Acolytes for the wwe tag team titles- this was a very short match and not that good. They put on a good match for the 5 minutes that they were given but they should have been given at least 7. I was not as impressed with bradshaw and farrouque as it seemed like the new age outlaws carried them thorugh. WInner and still wwe tag team champs The new age outlaws. Match Rating 6/10.

6. HHH vs. Cactus Jack for the wwe title in a street fight- This was an awosme match. This was proboly match of the year if not very much up there. Both of these men put alot into this match and it payed off. There was anything that you could imagin in this match trash cans, street signs, tables, barb wire, chairs tumbtacks, steel steps handcuffs u name it it was here. Very good 25 minute match were there were some sick bumbs take. Including a back drop on the tumb tacks for foley and if that was not bad enough he got pedigreed face first into them. Awsome match. Winner and still wwe champ HHH. match rating 10/10.

7. The royal rumble match- this was a nice way to close off the show. No matter what i always think that the royal rumble gets a good grade. Entertaining and just a good hour of action the mani probleem with this match was there were only 3 or four real contenders for the wwe title. It kind of made it a little less interesting but not that much and a good end to the match as well. Winner the rock. Match Rating 8.5/10.

Well that raps up another. I would give Royal rumble 2000 a grade of 53.5/70 whcih is a 76% which means this is a perfect ppv. It really was a good one. You had a great tag team match a ruoyal rumble and a match of the year contender while the rest of the card was soild. If you can tell me if my review was helpful or not i would appreicate that. Thanks for your time.

This pay per view is absolutely incredible. This is one of the few pay per views that you could watch from beginning to end without wanting to fast forward just get to get to a certain match. Hardy Boy and Dudley Boy match was so exhausting to watch. Tables and flying everywhere. I sweat it looked like I was watching the Matrix all over again. The Triple H and Mick Foley match was the highlight of the night and was well worth all of the hype this match received. Who would've thought that TRIPLE H was and is actually "the game"! THE RUMBLE was also the best in recent years. Seeing TOO COOL dance in the middle of the ring during the match and the incredible ending makes me wonder..how can they top this for WRESTLEMANIA 2000! Nuff said...

This Royal Rumble was excellent. It wasn't the best,but it is definitely a great pay-per-view.

1.Tazz vs. Kurt Angle
These two superstars were new to the WWF at this time.This was Tazz's debut and Kurt Angle debuted two months earlier.There were a lot of suplexes in the match and it was a pretty good opener.It wasn't very long so its worth a view,but there are much better matches to be seen here.6 out of 10.

2.Tables Match
Hardy Boyz vs. Dudley Boyz
This was a first for the WWF and it didn't disappoint. This was a physically intense match and there were some sick moves performed in the match.The Madison Square Garden crowd was really into this one which also helped the match.10 out of 10.

I won't even comment on the Miss Rumble contest because it was the most hideous thing I have ever seen.

3.Triple Threat Match
Chris Jericho vs. Chyna vs. Hardcore Holly(WWF Intercontinental Championship)
This was a good Triple Threat match,but not the best.I have no clue as to why Hardcore Holly was in the match in the first place because the rivalry was between Chyna and Jericho.Maybe he had nothing else to do.7 out of 10.

4.New Age Outlaws vs.Acolytes(WWF Tag Team Championship)
This match did its job which was to calm the crowd down until the Street Fight. It was about 3 minutes and it really wasn't to bad in those 3 minutes.6 out of 10.

5.Street Fight
Cactus Jack vs. Triple H(WWF Championship)
This match was just absolutely sick.I 've never seen their No Way Out match so I can't say which one was better.They used so many weapons:thumbtacks,bricks,wooden pallats,handcuffs,barbed wire 2X4,announcers table,you name it.Cactus even got pedigreed on the thumbtacks:OUCH!10 out of 10.

6.Royal Rumble Match(Winner gets title shot at Wrestlemania)
This was a great Royal Rumble match, mainly because of its funniness factor.From Too Cool dancing to Kai-en-Tai repeatedly coming into the match even though they weren't in it,there is enough funny for everyone.The match wasn't half bad neither.9 out of 10.

1-Tazz vs Kurt Angle
A good, solid way to start the PPV off. Good short match with lots and lots of suplexes(Basically the only thing)!
Tazz wins with the Tazzmission!
9/10

2-Tag Team Tables Match
The Hardy Boyz vs The Dudley Boyz
An Awesome match! As good as the TLC matches as far as the table stipulation goes. So many sick and innovative ways to put eachother through the tables! sick bumps and an awsome ending! The Hardyz win
10/10

3-Miss Rumble Swimsuit Contest
YES PLEASE!!! Awesome! I Love It! But then Mae Young Comes out and flashes THE PUPPIES!!! Uug Sick, but I love the others!
10/10

4-Triple Threat Match for the Intercontinental Championship
Chris Jericho vs Chyna (Co-Champions) vs Hardcore Holly
This is an Entertaining Match with some cool moves! Y2J pulls it off with a lionsault on Chyna!
8/10

5-Tag Team Championship
New Age Outlaws (Champions) vs the Acolytes
Very Short Match, like 5 Minutes but they do a good job in the short time! Huge Clothesline from Hell to Mr Ass! NAO retain with the Fameasser!
8/10

6-WWF Championship Street Fight Rules
Triple H (Champion) vs Cactus Jack
AWESOME!!! One of the most brutal matches in Federation history!! Steel Chairs, Barbed Wire and Thumbtacks are the Main Attraction, along with some other weapons like Steel Steps, Trash Cans and Handcuffs! The Street Alley Entrance of the Rumble Adds to the Street Fight Effect! The Game retains with a Pedigree ONTO THE THUMBTACKS!!! Holy Sh*t, Madness!
10/10

7-Royal Rumble Match
An Awesome Rumble Match complete with some Too Cool Dancing and Kai En Tai running in every 5 Minutes because they wern't entered in the rumble! Rock wins the Rumble with an innovative elimination to Big Show!
10/10

The Royal Rumble is DEFINITlY a Must Buy for anyone!! An awesome PPV and probably the Best of 2000!!!

KEY:
91 - 100 - Perfect. A flawless PPV, you must buy this. Without a doubt this belongs in everyone's wrestling collection.
81 - 90 - Superb. An outstanding PPV, I highly recommend that you buy this.
71 - 80 - Great. A first-rate PPV, certainly worth your money.
61 - 70 - Good. A satisfying PPV. Perhaps buy this if you really feel you want it.
51 - 60 - Fair. An average PPV. It is worth a look, not your money.
41 - 50 - Mediocre. A dull PPV. - Perhaps take a look at this if you get a chance, I don't recommend it though.
31 - 40 - Poor. An unsatisfactory PPV - Maybe for hardcore wrestling fans, not for anyone else.
21 - 30 - Bad. A lousy PPV - This is not worth a look from anyone.
11 - 20 - Terrible. An awful PPV - Stay away from this and make sure you never see it.
1 - 10 - Abysmal. An appalling PPV - This is just a waste of time.

ROYAL RUMBLE 2000:
Taz vs. Kurt Angle: 7.5/10
Taz's debut in the WWE and while it was a good match, it could have been better. The match was very short however it was great for the time it lasted and the crowd were really into it.

Hardy Boyz vs. Dudley Boyz: 10/10
One couldn't ask for more from a table match. This is the best table match I have ever seen and certainly one of the greatest matches in these 4 men's careers. Sheer brilliance.

Diva Swimsuit Competition: 3/10
I wish they would have put in another match here instead of this. The moments with May Young were pretty funny and that's the only reason this gets a 3.

Intercontinental championship:
Chris Jericho vs. Chyna vs. Hardcore Holly: 7.5/10
Not a bad match. This certainly kept the viewer excited. I didn't expect a lot from this match so I was pleased.

Tag team championship:
New Age Outlaws vs. The Acolytes: 6/10
Standard tag team match, nothing great about it.

WWF championship:
HHH vs. Cactus Jack: 10/10
The only word to describe this street fight is perfect. The best match of Triple H's career and one of the best of Mick's career. So many great hardcore spots, everything was done perfectly and I guarantee that you will be at the edge of your seat the whole way through this one.

The Royal Rumble: 8/10
I love royal rumble matches, it is rare that I rate a rumble match below 8.5 or even 9, however this one was not the greatest. This one seemed to be full of jobbers the whole way through. No real exciting spots either. Well not to worry, it is still entertaining as all rumbles are.

SCORE: 52/70 (74/100)
According to the key I have rated this PPV as 'Great, a first-rate PPV and it is certainly worth your money'. I agree with this fully. This PPV have 2 out standing matches and that's not even including the rumble match. It's too bad a boring divas competition gave this a lower rating than it deserves however I highly recommend that you buy this.

Match 1 - Debut of Tazz:
Tazz v Kurt Angle
Tazz hit lots of strange suplexes on Kurt Angle and then eventually choked him out for the victory. Angle then had to be taken out on a stretcher. RATING - 6/10

Match 2 - Tag Team Table Match:
Dudley Boyz v Hardy Boyz
After laying Bubba Ray out on a table on the outside, Jeff climbed the top rope and Matt climbed a ladder and both Hardyz jumped off and splashed Bubba through the table at the same time. The next person to go through a table was Matt, as he was power-bombed off the top rope through one. The final table spot was when Jeff Hardy launched himself off the balcony and gave D-Von a Swanton Bomb, giving him and Matt the win! RATING - 8/10

Match 3 - Swimsuit Contest:
Terri v The Kat v Luna v BB v Ivory v Jackie v Mae Young
Mae Young won the match after the judges decided her as the winner. RATING - 0/10

Match 4 - Triple-Threat Intercontinental Title Match:
Chris Jericho v Chyna v Hardcore Holly
Chyna wanted to finish off Hardcore Holly with Y2J's Walls of Jericho, but Jericho came back and hit a Lionsault on Chyna for the victory. RATING - 6/10

Match 5 - Tag Team Championship Match:
Acolytes v Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
X-Pac tried to interfere but he was quickly spine-bustered by Faarooq, and then Billy Gunn hit a Fame-Asser on Bradshaw for the 1-2-3. RATING - 4/10

Match 5 - Street Fight for the WWF Championship:
Cactus Jack v Triple H
This match turned out to be very brutal. Weapons such as ring bells, steel chairs, steel steps, thumbtacks, trash cans and barbed-wire sticks were all used by Cactus and HHH. After giving a Pedigree to Cactus Jack, Cactus kicked out! A frustrated Triple H then gave him another Pedigree onto a huge bed of thumbtacks, and this time he got the 1-2-3. After the match, Cactus attacked Triple H and nailed him with the barbed-wire stick in the face. RATING - 10/10

30-Man Royal Rumble Match:
The final four were Kane, X-Pac, Rock and Big Show. X-Pac knocked Kane over the top rope with a spinning heel kick, and Big Show took X-Pac over the top rope with a Gorilla Press. After given the Big Show a People's Elbow, Rock attempted to throw the 500 pound monster over the top, but was quickly chokeslammed to hell. Big Show then wanted to finish off the Rock with a slam over the top, but Rock countered and pulled the rope, forcing the Big Show to tumble over the top to the floor! After the match, Paul Wight returned and attacked the Rock.

SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Exclusive look backstage after the Street Fight
- Special Swimsuit retrospective
- In-depth look at the controversial ending to the Rumble Match
- A video package of the events leading up to the Royal Rumble match
- An exclusive look at the 1998 and 1999 Royal Rumble matches
- Spanish audio channel

Overall, a fantastic DVD which included two great matches and plenty of DVD Extras. Overall DVD rating - 9/10.