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.
The match ended when Angle grapevined the Ankle Lock, forcing Benoit to tap out.
Brock Lesnar (#29), who secured his spot earlier in the night by defeating Big Show . WWE.Royal Rumble.2003
It ended in a disqualification win for Steiner after Triple H used a sledgehammer, meaning the title did not change hands.
Chris Jericho entered at #2 and lasted nearly 39 minutes, recording the most eliminations (6) before being tossed following interference from Shawn Michaels . Storyline Developments Jericho entered at #2 specifically to outdo Michaels
Infamous for being one of the most disappointing world title matches on pay-per-view.
Lesnar and a returning Undertaker (#30). Lesnar won by tossing Undertaker over the top rope after Undertaker had already eliminated Batista and Kane . Brock Lesnar (#29), who secured his spot earlier
Despite the loss, Benoit received a rare standing ovation from the Madison Square Garden crowd, which solidified his main-event status.