The 10 greatest title matches in Royal Rumble PPV history

#2 Triple H vs. Cactus Jack in a Street Fight for the WWF Championship (Royal Rumble 2000)

20 years ago @TripleH clashed with Cactus Jack (@RealMickFoley) in what would become a legendary 'Street Fight' at the 2000 Royal Rumble. #WWEBackstage pic.twitter.com/Zna5MnzRE6

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 22, 2020

When it comes to star-making performances at the Royal Rumble, fans often bring up this match. At the 2000 edition inside Madison Square Garden, Triple H defended the WWF Championship against Cactus Jack in a Street Fight. These two men had been feuding for years, and "The Game" even beat "The Hardcore Legend" to kickstart his first WWE Title reign.

Triple H had taken over the company at this point, with the gold and Stephanie McMahon by his side. He also reunited DX, and he flaunted his power by firing Mankind. Thanks to The Rock and a protest from the roster, Mankind got his job back, and he received a shot at Triple H's WWF Championship at Royal Rumble 2000.

Due to constant beatdowns at the hands of "The Cerebral Assassin," Mick Foley went to his most sadistic personality, Cactus Jack, for this match. He came in with a heightened level of intensity that had him taking the fight to the champion. But Triple H was more than up to the challenge, and he showed that he could withstand a lot of pain at Royal Rumble 2000.

Ended the night on Cactus Jack vs Triple H at Royal Rumble 2000. What a damn match, man! If you’re a younger fan who hasn’t seen it, do yourself a favor and check it out. pic.twitter.com/G17uwQPsXe

— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) October 13, 2019

This was a tremendous Street Fight that built the drama and compelling action for almost 27 minutes. The New York City crowd was loud, and it responded to every blow in this war. Cactus Jack brought chairs and barbwire bats into play. A fight in the entranceway led to a huge laceration on Triple H's ankle. The champion also bled from his head.

In the end, Cactus Jack brought thumbtacks to punish Triple H, but The Game backdropped him onto the tacks. He followed with a Pedigree for a shocking near fall that produced an electric reaction. Triple H then hit another Pedigree on the thumbtacks in an incredible finish to this Street Fight at Royal Rumble 2000.

This win elevated Triple H and solidified his spot as the top heel in the entire industry. It set a tone for what would be a remarkable 2000 for "The King of Kings." These two men would follow this Royal Rumble classic at No Way Out 2000 in an unforgettable Hell In A Cell Match that "ended" Mick Foley's career.