Ranking EVERY Royal Rumble WWE Championship Match From Worst To Best

25. Sycho Sid Vs Shawn Michaels - 1997

Though he allegedly wrestled with a dangerously high fever on the night, Shawn Michaels still proved himself a 'Showstopper' for the most part in a decent display against the always-limited Sycho Sid.

His big hometown victory couldn't quite sell out the cavernous San Antonio Alamodome during a down period for the company, but it did at least provide a grandiose last babyface hurrah before he concluded his original run as a white hot heel.

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Posted On: 18th Jan 2019

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