Maven Reveals When He Realized He Would Eliminate The Undertaker At Royal Rumble 2002

Maven recalls eliminating The Undertaker during the 2002 Men’s Royal Rumble match.

One of the biggest moments of Maven’s pro-wrestling career came in 2002, when he eliminated The Undertaker at the Royal Rumble. Lita was arguing with him on the apron, then The Hardy Boyz entered the ring to attack him. After The Deadman dealt with The Hardys, Maven landed a dropkick to eliminate him from the bout. It was a shocking moment for many fans. 

During a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, Maven was asked when he realized he was actually going to eliminate The Undertaker from the match.

“I think when I saw the seriousness on Taker’s face. He’s walking me through and spoon-feeding me what I’m gonna have to do to find success for that night. I’m like, holy cow, the way The Undertaker and the way Shane McMahon are reacting, no one’s going to remember Hunter wins this Rumble. People are only going to remember this spot if we pull it off. But then that became a big if. Because what happens if I miss that drop kick? Taker and I aren’t starting a wrestling match. My whole career revolved around hitting that one drop kick. I’m glad that I was in there with Taker. I probably bugged him like a little lost puppy looking for a belly rub the entire day. My career was made from one man and one drop kick.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Maven answered whether or not he’s still in the 2002 Royal Rumble. Fans can check his comments here.