Triple H v. Cactus Jack
WWF Royal Rumble 2000
WWF Championship
Street Fight
January 23, 2000
January 23, 2000
"How much more could either of these men given us tonight?"
- Jim Ross
The dawn of the 21st century brought with it the breakout performance for the man who would carry the WWF/WWE through the coming decade and beyond. Somewhere between being labeled an undeserving champion and becoming the scourge of the Internet Wrestling Community, Triple H was the most respected performer among professional wrestling's most dedicated and demanding fans. Before injury derailed the prime of his career, Triple H was almost universally praised as a technical marvel, with toughness to match. That reputation did not materialize overnight.
