2004
| Date | January 25, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Longest time in the match | Chris Benoit (1:01:31) |
| Shortest time in the match | Spike Dudley (0:00 – never made it to the ring) |
| Most eliminations | Chris Benoit (6) |
| Winner | Chris Benoit |
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The Royal Rumble 2004 Final Four and What Each Man Did at WrestleMania XX
WWE will never talk about the 2004 Royal Rumble Match due to the horrible actions of that year’s Rumble winner, Chris Benoit, in the last days of his life. That’s a shame, because the 2004 Royal Rumble is actually the best Rumble of the Ruthless Aggression Era, and one of the greatest of all time.
Benoit came out at #1 and started the Royal Rumble alongside a young Randy Orton. Benoit lasted one hour and lasted until the very end, last eliminating Big Show in a great finale. Randy Orton had a great showing as well, lasting 33 minutes before getting eliminated by the returning Mick Foley, starting their feud that culminated at Backlash.
That wasn’t the only program that either began or was advanced in this Royal Rumble match. Undertaker’s return was teased, which led to Kane’s elimination. Big Show eliminated John Cena to start their program over the United States Championship. Brock Lesnar interfered and caused Goldberg to get eliminated. Chris Jericho vs. Christian was also teased.
This was a spectacular Royal Rumble match that helped set up WrestleMania XX.
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