 The match was marred with interference though both from Corporate members, Mankind trying to find revenge on The Rock, and The Undertaker, who took a shovel to Austin.McMahon tried to use Undertaker as another blockade for Austin, setting him in a Buried Alive Match to prevent him entering the Royal Rumble.Austin won the Buried Alive Match and was placed in the Royal Rumble entering first opposite McMahon at number two, who went on to win the Rumble, Austin reclaimed his WrestleMania place the following and went on to win the title.