Published 18:19 IST, January 16th 2020

Royal Rumble: Stone Cold Steve Austin's 1997 win is still revered by WWE fans

Stone Cold’s victory at Royal Rumble 1997 is one such instance which WWE fans will relish forever. Take a closer look at the fight in which Austin 'cheated'.

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Royal Rumble is undoubtedly one of biggest and toughest pay-per-views of WWE. Wrestlers are willing to do anything at year opening PPV to secure ir title shot at WrestleMania. However, it is easier said than done since 30 world-class WWE Superstars face each or inside same ring. last man standing gets to headline main event of WrestleMania for world title. re have been numerous iconic fights at Royal Rumble over past few years. Some of m are too great to be forgotten. Stone Cold’s victory at Royal Rumble 1997 is one such instance which WWE fans will relish forever.

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WWE: Stone Cold ‘Steve Austin’ stunned everyone at Royal Rumble 1997

Royal Rumble 1997 was stacked with some of biggest names of WWE roster. However, Stone Cold mand to stand out amongst all. A lot of wrestling fans believe that Stone Cold Steve Austin was t deserving one. He ‘cheated’ in one of biggest wins of his WWE career. Bret Hart successfully tossed Stone Cold out of  ring but officials were too busy with Terry Funk and Mankind. y were engd in a severe brawl at that point of time. Stone Cold took full advant of it and got back into ring to defeat all his opponents. Undertaker, Vader, Bret Hart and Diesel were among 30 men who fought Stone Cold Steve Austin at Royal Rumble 1997. However, ne of m could surpass 'Texas Rattle Snake'. Stone Cold tasted his first Royal Rumble victory in one of most dramatic ways possible. Take a look at iconic moment that brought Stone Cold his victory at Royal Rumble 1997.

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18:19 IST, January 16th 2020