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[2.0] "The royal rumble match itself was really great and easily one of the better ones from the 90s, and there were some great moments and highlights here and there, but Michael's Vs Sid was just decent at best, and the whole undercard was real bad and moved in such a slow and boring pace. Overall WWF Royal Rumble (1997) despite its highlights is a really bad show with a lot of true boring lows too."

[7.0] "I liked this show. There were three title matches, and they continued storylines leading up to the Royal Rumble. Ilja vs. Carmello was the best part of the night, and the title change between Solo and Tama Tonga seemed like a good move to keep the hate going. The biggest disappointment was the main event, with WWE's classic formula of ending a match in a no contest. It was a passable show to watch with the family, but nothing memorable happened besides the title change."

[9.0] "An outstanding triple threat match and a perfect showcase of three very different, yet perfectly complementary styles. Adam Cole's charisma and pacing, Pete Dunne's brutality and technical precision, and Ricochet's spectacular athleticism created a balance that made the match feel constantly fresh and unpredictable. What really stands out here is the structure. This isn't just three guys taking turns hitting big moves -- the match is built intelligently, with shifting alliances, smart counters, and a natural escalation of intensity. Each wrestler feels like a genuine threat, and at no point does anyone fade into the background. That's the mark of a great triple threat: everyone matters, everyone shines. Ricochet brings the wow-factor with his aerial spots and fluidity, Dunne grounds the match with his physicality and joint manipulation, and Cole ties everything together with timing, storytelling, and heel psychology. The near falls are genuinely gripping, the transitions are smooth, and the crowd engagement is constant from start to finish. It's not just a great TV match -- it's a match that feels special, memorable, and worthy of the talents involved. A near-classic triple threat and one of the best examples of NXT's in-ring quality during that era."