2. Chris Jericho vs. Chris Benoit (Royal Rumble 2001)
For a while, it was unfortunate to think that Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho from the 2001 Royal Rumble was almost erased from memory by WWE higher-ups, who were eager to distance themselves from Benoit as much as humanly possible. The man was even removed from several DVD releases, and footage of him was generally banned from television. Obviously, the circumstances surrounding his demise in 2007 remain mysterious, but WWE seem to have relaxed those rules a little, meaning more fans than ever before are able to see matches like Benoit vs. Jericho in a Ladder Match at the Rumble on the WWE Network. Coming second in the card, the Canadians pretty much stole the show, constructing a bout that should never be forgotten. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2fjo9y_wr-match-of-the-day-chris-benoit-vs-chris-jericho-intercontinental-championship-ladder-match-royal_sport Heading into 2001, the then-WWF were on fire. Not only was the main event scene great, featuring names like Kurt Angle, Triple H, Steve Austin and The Rock, but the mid-card was jam-packed with guys who could feasibly become permanent fixtures at the top of the mountain. Jericho and Benoit were included in that bracket, proving their mettle during a suitably-intense Ladder Match.
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