Celebrate WWE 24/7 Classics’ crowning achievement in January with “Ring Royalty”  with a look at the most noble Kings, Queens and other regal Superstars to ever grace the wrestling world.

Legends

Hall of Fame: Jerry “The King” Lawler – “The King” has ruled the wrestling world for the better part of four decades, both in the ring and as an announcer.  Follow Jerry Lawler’s incredible career, from his ascent to the top of Memphis wrestling to World Championship glory in the AWA and Superstardom in the WWE.  Relive the King’s storied rivalry with comedian-turned-combatant Andy Kaufman, battles with Terry Funk and “Hitman” Bret Hart and Lawler’s 2007 induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.

The Big Ones

The Royal Rumble – For over 20 years, the Royal Rumble has been one of WWE’s showcase events, highlighted by the once-a-year, over-the-top-rope Royal Rumble Match.  Revisit (2) classic events: In 1995, 30 Superstars, including Shawn Michaels, Owen Hart, the British Bulldog, Lex Luger, King Kong Bundy and Bob Backlund battle to be the last Superstar standing in the Rumble Match.  Plus, “Hitman” Bret Hart challenges Diesel for the WWE Championship.  Then in 1998, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mankind and Vader headline the Royal Rumble Match, battling for the right to challenge for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania.  Plus, WWE Champion Shawn Michaels looks to hold on to the gold, facing The Undertaker in a Casket Match.

King of the Ring ’97 – Who will be named King of the WWE for 1997?  Mankind, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Triple H and Ahmed Johnson, compete in the final rounds of the tournament for the prestigious title.  All-time greats collide when “Heartbreak” Kid Shawn Michaels faces Stone Cold Steve Austin.  Plus, the Undertaker defends the WWE Championship against the leader of the Nation of Domination, Faarooq.

TV Classics

The Monday Night War – WWE and WCW continue the battle for Sports Entertainment supremacy with (2) Monday night mêlées from November 1997.  Controversy reigns on WWE Raw, as Vince McMahon addresses the story behind Bret Hart’s departure.  Plus, the rivalry between Stone Cold Steve Austin and the Rock intensifies while D-Generation X runs roughshod on everybody in their path.  Nitro is highlighted by huge, big-name battles, including Hollywood Hogan defending the WCW World Championship vs The Giant, Eddie Guerrero vs Dean Malenko for the Cruiserweight crown, Rey Mysterio vs Chris Jericho and Curt Hennig vs Lex Luger for the U.S. Title.

Saturday Night’s Main Event – The battle to become “Ring Royalty” comes to WWE’s network showcase.  Saturday Night’s Main Event from January 1990 features “Macho King” Randy Savage versus Hacksaw Jim Duggan in a Crown Match.  WWE Champion Hulk Hogan teams with Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior to face Mr. Perfect and The Genius.  Dusty Rhodes takes on “Ravishing” Rick Rude and much more.

Shorties

Bow down and honor “Ring Royalty” as Kofi “King”ston presents matches featuring the stateliest Superstars in wrestling history.  Regal combatants include Lord Alfred Hayes, “King” Harley Race, Lord Steven Regal, Prince Iaukea, “Macho King” Randy Savage with “Queen” Sherri and many more.

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This synopsis is just a small sampling of the monthly WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand programming.