There is a lot to remember and a lot to enjoy about the 1998 Royal Rumble. The inevitability of an Austin win didn't hinder it, as he was quite clearly the biggest star in the company and rightly had a rocket strapped to his back. His rivalry with McMahon was also at a good point here, and getting into the good books of the boss added extra impetus for everyone that gunned for him. Austin had taken to getting to potential rivals before they could get to him, meaning the target on his back was all bullseye with no outer rings. He would manage to prevail nonetheless, eliminating The Rock at the last as a precursor of the greatest rivalry of wrestling's most profitable era. The match also saw the Three Faces of Foley enter, another novel move that was unique at the time. Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie were one and two and they didn't disappoint, going strong at each other with all manner of plunder. There were a number of interesting stories outside of Austin too, with the Nation of Domination adding layers of intrigue to their arcs going forward. It also came with one of the most iconic PPV posters of all time, with Austin's skull shot from the back and full of nails.