

WWE Royal Rumble 1998
1998-01-18 · 167 min · ★ 6.7
Thirty Superstars compete in the annual Royal Rumble Match with the winner advancing to WrestleMania XIV for a chance at the WWE Championship. The Rock defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Ken Shamrock. Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker battle in a Casket Match with the WWE Championship up for grabs. Plus, The Road Warriors, Goldust, and more!
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- Vince McMahon
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- World Wrestling Entertainment
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- United States of America
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Steve AustinStone Cold Steve Austin
Michael HickenbottomShawn Michaels
Mark CalawayThe Undertaker
Dwayne JohnsonRocky Maivia
Monty Sopp"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn
Brian JamesThe Road Dogg
Mike HegstrandRoad Warrior Hawk
Joe LaurinaitisRoad Warrior Animal
Mick FoleyCactus Jack
Terry FunkChainsaw Charlie
Paul LevesqueTriple H
Ken KilpatrickKen Shamrock
Leon WhiteVader
Dustin RunnelsThe Artist Formerly Known as Goldust
Owen Hart"The Black Hart" Owen Hart
Marc Mero"Marvelous" Marc Mero
Jeffrey Jarrett"Double J" Jeff Jarrett
Tony NorrisAhmed Johnson
John LayfieldBlackjack BradshawTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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