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WWE Royal Rumble 1998

WWE Royal Rumble 1998

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WWE Royal Rumble 1998

"Pain! Just A 4 Letter Word."

1998

2h 47m

6.6(24 votes)

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Overview

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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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Steve Austin

Steve Austin

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Michael Hickenbottom

Michael Hickenbottom

Shawn Michaels

Mark Calaway

Mark Calaway

The Undertaker

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Rocky Maivia

Monty Sopp

Monty Sopp

"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn

Brian James

Brian James

The Road Dogg

Mike Hegstrand

Mike Hegstrand

Road Warrior Hawk

Joe Laurinaitis

Joe Laurinaitis

Road Warrior Animal

Mick Foley

Mick Foley

Cactus Jack

Terry Funk

Terry Funk

Chainsaw Charlie

Creative team

Directed by: Vince McMahon
Written by: Bruce Prichard
Ed Ferrara

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