5 best singles matches at the Royal Rumble

#4 Chris Jericho vs Chris Benoit: Royal Rumble 2001

Jericho and Benoit had a brutal Ladder match at the Royal Rumble 2001

The latter part of the attitude era saw a significant rise in the quality of ring work. This development resulted from the arrival of some technically-sound performers. Two of them, Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit, were involved in a classic Ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship at Royal Rumble 2001.

The unforgiving contest saw both the Canadians tear each other apart, using the ladder recklessly. Bodies were being thrown like rag-dolls, both intentionally and unintentionally. Although not a technical masterpiece, the audience got more than what they bargained for with this match.

Two of the most iconic moments from the match was Jericho locking Benoit along the rails of the ladder and the Rabid Wolverine delivering a diving headbutt from it's top. The fight ended with Jericho winning the coveted title.