Explanation:
Chris Benoit's win at the 2004 WWE Royal Rumble was a defining moment in his career for several reasons. It was a prestigious victory as the Royal Rumble is one of WWE's marquee events, showcasing endurance and skill by outlasting numerous opponents. Winning this match granted Benoit a title opportunity at WrestleMania 20, where he subsequently won the World Heavyweight Championship in a triple threat match against Triple H and Shawn Michaels. This sequence of victories at the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania marked the pinnacle of his career, realizing his dream of becoming a world champion in a major WWE event. Tragically, this high point in Benoit's career was overshadowed by the deeply unfortunate and distressing events that unfolded before his death in 2007.