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WWE Attitude Era: Every Intercontinental Championship Match at the Royal Rumble, Ranked

#4: Chris Jericho vs. Chyna vs. Hardcore Holly – Royal Rumble 2000

If there was a time when the Intercontinental Championship was involved in a unique situation, it was around late 1999 through early 2000. The Intercontinental Title was held by both Chris Jericho and Chyna simultaneously. The only way for both Jericho and Chyna to settle this dispute was by having another match against each other. Instead of a singles bout, it became a Triple Threat Match once Hardcore Holly got involved in the picture. 

During the match, all three competitors showed how badly they wanted to become the official Intercontinental Champion. It seemed as if Chyna was closing for a win when she held Holly in “The Boston Crab”. Instead, Jericho gained the advantage by knocking Chyna from behind to hit the “Lionsault”. Jericho went on to become the true Intercontinental Champion, and his story with Chyna was over from there. 

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About Mehdy Labriny

Mehdy Labriny is a pro wrestling writer currently writing for Last Word on Pro Wrestling. He has covered for major wrestling sites such as FanSided Sportskeeda, and Wrestling Inc.

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