1. Triple H Vs. Shawn Michaels – Royal Rumble 2004
Former best friends Triple H and Shawn Michaels had been inseparable since Michaels’ return to in-ring competition at SummerSlam 2002. Another chapter in their rivalry featured a Last Man Standing match for the World Heavyweight Championship at the 2004 Royal Rumble. The Game and the Heartbreak Kid knocked it out of the park in a fantastic title match. Both were motivated and desperate to leave with the World Heavyweight Championship.
Michaels attempted to put Triple H through the broadcast table, but the Game moved out of the way. However, Michaels shed buckets of blood, and the crowd was going berserk for Michaels. Triple H also wore the proverbial crimson mask. Furthermore, Triple H geared up with the Pedigree, but Michaels managed to get up and nailed the Game with Sweet Chin Music.
Michaels tried to get back up, but he didn’t muster enough strength to do so. The fans booed the decision as they wanted a definitive winner, but Triple H retained the World Heavyweight Championship with Evolution checking on him after the match.
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