#4 Triple H Vs. Cactus Jack - Royal Rumble (2000)
While legions in the internet wrestling community criticize WWE for being fake, they definitely must sign to the WWE Network and watch this hardcore classic between Triple H and Cactus Jack for the WWF Championship at Royal Rumble, 2002.
In my humble opinion, this could easily be the greatest Royal Rumble match of all time, and is definitely Triple H's best performance till this date. The sheer violence involved in the encounter with a fine blend of storytelling and emotional intrigue makes it a must match.
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Considering that Mick Foley is always recognized as a master in gimmick matches, this street fight hosted inside the Madison Square Garden brought the house down, with the Game taking a beating of a lifetime.
Cactus Jack unleashed a brutal assault on the Cerebral Assassin during the initial portion of the bout, with strong use of barbed wires that busted the Game open.
Since this bout is highly regarded for its brutality, legions of fans that watched the product back then again began admiring Triple H for the sacrifice he made by putting his body on the line in such a gruesome match.
Both the competitors were doing everything in their power to end each others' careers, and Cactus Jack's unexpected pile-driver to Triple H on the announcers' table still gives me goosebumps.
Whether it was the story told between the ropes or the sheer violence that elevated the stature of the match, the guts shown by these two superstars garnered tremendous respect form the fans, with Triple H finally proving that he belongs in the business.