Infamous for being one of the most disappointing world title matches on pay-per-view.
Despite the loss, Benoit received a rare standing ovation from the Madison Square Garden crowd, which solidified his main-event status.
Brock Lesnar (#29), who secured his spot earlier in the night by defeating Big Show . WWE.Royal Rumble.2003
After months away due to injury, Undertaker returned as the "American Badass," immediately clearing the ring of participants like John Cena and Jamal before the final showdown with Lesnar . Event Results Stipulation Brock Lesnar vs. Big Show Rumble Qualifier Brock Lesnar Dudley Boyz vs. Regal & Storm World Tag Team Championship Dudley Boyz Torrie Wilson vs. Dawn Marie Stepmother vs. Stepdaughter Torrie Wilson Triple H vs. Scott Steiner World Heavyweight Championship Scott Steiner (DQ) Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit WWE Championship Kurt Angle 30-Man Royal Rumble WrestleMania Main Event Brock Lesnar Benoit classic?
The , held on January 19 in Boston, is famously remembered as a "show of two halves". It featured a technical masterpiece for the WWE Championship, a notoriously poor World Heavyweight Title match, and a star-making Rumble victory for Brock Lesnar . Key Match Highlights WWE Championship: Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit Infamous for being one of the most disappointing
The match ended when Angle grapevined the Ankle Lock, forcing Benoit to tap out.
The match was plagued by botched moves and Steiner visibly fatiguing halfway through. After months away due to injury, Undertaker returned
Jericho entered at #2 specifically to outdo Michaels , who entered at #1. Jericho eliminated Michaels early with a chair shot, but Michaels later returned to distract and eliminate Jericho , igniting their classic feud.