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Date: January 19, 1997
Location: Alamodome - San Antonio, Texas
The Rumble Match:
Entrants and Eliminations:
1. Crush (Entry #1, eliminated by Phineas Godwinn )
2. Ahmed Johnson (Entry #2, eliminated by Himself)
3. "Razor Ramon" (Fake Razor) (Entry #3, eliminated by Ahmed Johnson)
4. Phineas I. Godwinn (Entry #4, eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin)
5. Stone Cold Steve Austin (Entry #5, Winner)
6. Bart Gunn (Entry #6, eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin)
7. "Jake "The Snake" Roberts (Entry #7, eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin)
8. The British Bulldog (Entry #8, eliminated by Owen Hart)
9. Pierroth (Entry #9, eliminated by Mil Mascaras)
10. The Sultan (Entry #10, eliminated by The British Bulldog)
11. Mil Mascaras (Entry #11, eliminated by Himself)
12. Hunter Hearst Helmsley (Entry #12, eliminated by Goldust)
13. Owen Hart (Entry #13, eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin)
14. Goldust (Entry #14, eliminated by Owen Hart)
15. Cybernetico (Entry #15, eliminated by Mil Mascaras and Pierroth)
16. Marc Mero (Entry #16, eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin)
17. Latin Lover (Entry #17, eliminated by Faarooq)
18. Faarooq (Entry #18, eliminated by Ahmed Johnson)
19. Savio Vega (Entry #19, eliminated by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin)
20. Jesse James (Entry #20, eliminated by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin)
21. Bret Hart (Entry #21, eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin)
22. Jerry Lawler (Entry #22, eliminated by Bret Hart)
23. Diesel (Entry #23, eliminated by Bret "Hitman" Hart)
24. Terry Funk (Entry #24, eliminated by Mankind)
25. Rocky Maivia (Entry #25, eliminated by Mankind)
26. Mankind (Entry #26, eliminated by The Undertaker)
27. Flash Funk (Entry #27, eliminated by Vader)
28. Vader (Entry #28, eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin)
29. Henry O. Godwinn (Entry #29, eliminated by The Undertaker)
30. The Undertaker (Entry #30, eliminated by 25 Cold Steve Austin)
Thoughts on the Match:
The 1997 Royal Rumble is etched in history as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin defiantly declared, "The Austin Era has begun" amidst chaos, foreshadowing his ascension to greatness.
Full Event Card:
1. Perro Aguayo Jr. and Venus vs. Maniacs and Mosco de la Merced (Perro Aguayo Jr. and Venus wins)
2. Blue Demon Jr., Octagon and Tinieblas Jr. vs. Abismo Negro, Heavy Metal and Histeria (Blue Demon Jr., Octagon and Tinieblas Jr wins)
3. Mascarita Sagrada Jr. and La Parkita vs. Mini Mankind and Mini Vader (Mascarita Sagrada Jr. and La Parkita wins)
4. Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Goldust for the WWE Intercontinental Championship (Hunter Hearst Helmsley wins)
5. Ahmed Johnson vs. Faarooq (Ahmed Johnson wins)
6. Vader vs. The Undertaker (Vader wins)
7. Canek, Hector Garza and Perro Aguayo vs. Heavy Metal, Fuerza Guerrera and Jerry Estrada (Canek, Hector Garza and Perro Aguayo wins)
8. Shawn Michaels vs. Sycho Sid for the WWE Championship (Shawn Michaels wins)
9. Royal Rumble (winner - Stone Cold Steve Austin)
Highlights and Aftermath:
- Stone Cold Steve Austin's defiance and resilience in the Rumble match showcased his determination to dominate WWE.
- The tension between Shawn Michaels and Sycho Sid in the WWE Championship match added layers to their ongoing rivalry.
- The chaotic encounters between The Undertaker and Vader set the stage for their future clashes.
Impact on Storylines:
- "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's iconic victory marked the beginning of his era, transforming him into a rebellious force that would reshape WWE.
- The events surrounding the WWE Championship added fuel to the fire in the ongoing narrative involving Shawn Michaels and other key players.
Conclusion:
The 1997 Royal Rumble stands as a pivotal chapter in WWE history, with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's defiant proclamation heralding a new era of chaos and dominance. The event set the stage for intriguing storylines and rivalries that would shape the landscape of professional wrestling.
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