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Date: January 19, 2003
Location: Fleet Center - Boston, Massachusetts
The Rumble Match:
Entrants and Eliminations:
1. Shawn Michaels (Entry #1, eliminated by Chris Jericho)
2. Chris Jericho (Entry #2, eliminated by Test)
3. Chris Nowinski (Entry #3, eliminated by Rey Mysterio)
4. Rey Mysterio (Entry #4, eliminated by Chris Jericho)
5. Edge (Entry #5, eliminated by Chris Jericho)
6. Christian (Entry #6, eliminated by Chris Jericho)
7. Chavo Guerrero (Entry #7, eliminated by Edge)
8. Tajiri (Entry #8, eliminated by Chris Jericho)
9. Bill DeMott (Entry #9, eliminated by Edge)
10. Tommy Dreaner (Entry #10, eliminated by Chris Jericho and Christian)
11. B-2 (Entry #11, eliminated by Edge)
12. Rob Van Dam (Entry #12, eliminated by Kane)
13. Matt Hardy (Entry #13, eliminated by Brock Lesnar)
14. Eddie Guerrero (Entry #14, eliminated by Booker T)
15. Jeff Hardy (Entry #15, eliminated by Rob Van Dam)
16. Rosey (Entry #16, eliminated by Kane)
17. Test (Entry #17, eliminated by Batista)
18. John Cena (Entry #18, eliminated by The Undertaker)
19. Charlie Haas (Entry #19, eliminated by Brock Lesnar)
20. Rikishi (Entry #20, eliminated by Batista)
21. Jamal (Entry #21, eliminated by The Undertaker)
22. Kane (Entry #22, eliminated by The Undertaker)
23. Shelton Benjamin (Entry #23, eliminated by Brock Lesnar)
24. Booker T (Entry #24, eliminated by Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin)
25. A-Train (Entry #25, eliminated by Kane and Rob Van Dam)
26. Maven (Entry #26, eliminated by The Undertaker)
27. Goldust (Entry #27, eliminated by Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin)
28. Batista (Entry #28, eliminated by The Undertaker)
29. Brock Lesner (Entry #29, Winner)
30. The Undertaker (Entry #30, eliminated by Brock Lesnar)
Thoughts on the Match:
The 2003 Royal Rumble featured Brock Lesnar's dominant performance, a surprising return of The Undertaker, and a star-studded lineup of entrants.
Full Event Card:
1. Spike Dudley vs. Steven Richard's (Spike Dudley wins)
2. Brock Lesnar vs. Big Show (Brock Lesnar wins)
3. Dudley Boyz vs. William Regal and Lance Storm for the World Tag Team Championship (Dudley Boyz win)
4. Torrie Wilson vs. Dawn Marie (Torrid Wilson wins)
5. Scott Steiner vs. Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship (Scott Steiner wins via dq - Triple H retains)
6. Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit for the WWE Championship (Kurt Angle wins)
7. The Royal Rumble Match (Winner: Brock Lesnar)
Highlights and Aftermath:
- The Undertaker's return as the "Deadman" marked a significant moment for WWE fans.
- Brock Lesnar's dominance in the Rumble match foreshadowed his rise to the top of the WWE roster
Impact on Storylines:
- The Undertaker's return set the stage for his WrestleMania feud, adding intrigue to the road to the grandest stage of them all.
- Brock Lesnar's victory in the Rumble match showcased his unstoppable nature, setting the tone for his pursuit of championship gold.
Conclusion:
The 2003 Royal Rumble delivered intense action, surprise returns, and established key storylines for WrestleMania. Brock Lesnar's triumph and The Undertaker's return added layers of excitement to this iconic event in WWE history.
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