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The match was plagued by botched moves and Steiner visibly fatiguing halfway through.

Jericho entered at #2 specifically to outdo Michaels , who entered at #1. Jericho eliminated Michaels early with a chair shot, but Michaels later returned to distract and eliminate Jericho , igniting their classic feud. WWE.Royal Rumble.2003

Lesnar and a returning Undertaker (#30). Lesnar won by tossing Undertaker over the top rope after Undertaker had already eliminated Batista and Kane . The match was plagued by botched moves and

Despite the loss, Benoit received a rare standing ovation from the Madison Square Garden crowd, which solidified his main-event status. which solidified his main-event status.