Event: Royal Rumble 1988 Date: January 24, 1988 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Arena: Copps Coliseum Attendence: 15,000
Ricky Steamboat defeated Rick Rude (17:00) by Disqualification....World Womens' Tag Team Title Match (Best 2 out of 3 Falls): The Jumping Bomb Angels (Yamakazi and Tateno) defeated The Glamour Girls (Lelani Kai and Judy Martin) (15:00) in three falls to win the titles. Martin pinned Yamazaki (7:00). Yamazaki pinned Kai (10:00). Tateno pinned Martin (15:00)....Royal Rumble Match: Jim Duggan won a "royal rumble" (33:00) which included: Ron Bass, Brian Blair, Dino Bravo, Jim Brunzell, Danny Davis, Bret Hart, Hillbilly Jim, Sam Houston, Junkyard Dog, Don Muraco, Jim Niedhart, One Man Gang, Harley Race, Butch Reed, Jake Roberts, Tito Santana, Nikolia Volkoff, Ultimate Warrior, and Boris Zuhkov....Best 2 out of 3 Falls Match: The Islanders (Haku and Tama) defeated the Young Stallions (Jim Powers and Paul Roma (14:00) in two straight falls. Roma was counted out (7:00). Haku forced Roma to submit (7:00).
Event: Royal Rumble 1989 Date: January 15, 1989 Location: Houston, Texas Arena: The Summit Attendence: 19,000
Best 2 Out of 3 Falls Match: The Hart Foundation (Jim Neidhart and Bret Hart) and Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo, Jacques and Raymond Rougeau (15:42) in three falls. Jacques pinned Hart (4:22). Duggan pinned Jacques (11:46). Hart pinned Bravo (15:42)....World Womens' Title Match: Rockin' Robin pinned Judy Martin (16:24) to retain the title....Ultimate Warrior beat Rick Rude in a "posedown."...King of the Ring Match: Haku pinned Harley Race (9:01)....Royal Rumble Match: John Studd won a "royal rumble" (64:53) which included: Akeem, Arn Anderson, Andre the Giant, The Barbarian, Ron Bass, Brutus Beefcake, Big Boss Man, Tully Blanchard, Bad News Brown, Demolition Axe and Smash, Ted DiBiase, Ronnie Garvin, Mr. Perfect, Hercules, Hulk Hogan, Honkytonk Man, Marty Jannetty, Rick Martel, Shawn Michaels, Butch Miller, Red Rooster, Jake Roberts, Tito Santana, Randy Savage, Greg Valentine, Koko B. Ware, Warlord, and Luke Williams.
Event: Royal Rumble 1990 Date: January 21, 1990 Location: Orlando, Florida Arena: Orlando Arena Attendence: 16,000
Jim Duggan defeated The Big Boss Man (10:26) by Disqualification....The Bushwhackers (Luke and Butch) defeated Jacques and Raymond Rougeau (13:35) when Miller pinned Jacques....Lanny Poffo and Brutus Beefcake fought to a Double Disqualification (11:07)...."I Quit" Wrestling Match: Ronnie Garvin defeated Greg Valentine (16:55) via submission in an "I quit" match....Royal Rumble Match: Hulk Hogan won a "royal rumble" (58:46) which included: Akeem, Andre the Giant, The Barbarian, Dino Bravo, Bad News Brown, Demolition Axe and Smash, Ted DiBiase, Earthquake, Haku, Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect, Hercules, Honkytonk Man, Marty Jannetty, Rick Martel, Shawn Michaels, Jim Niedhart, Roddy Piper, Red Rooster, Dusty Rhodes, Jake Roberts, Rick Rude, Tito Santana, Randy Savage, Jimmy Snuka, Ultimate Warrior, Koko B. Ware, and Warlord.
Event: Royal Rumble 1991 Date: January 19, 1990 Location: Miami, Florida Arena: Miami Arena Attendence: 16,000
The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) defeated The Orient Express (Tanaka and Kato) (19:15) when Jannetty pinned Tanaka....Big Boss Man pinned The Barbarian (14:15)....The Mountie pinned Koko B. Ware (9:12)....Ted DiBiase and Virgil defeated Dusty and Dustin Rhodes (9:57) when DiBiase pinned Dusty....World Heavyweight Title Match: Sgt Slaughter pinned Ultimate Warrior (12:47) to win the title....Royal Rumble Match: Hulk Hogan won a "royal rumble" (65:17) which included: Dino Bravo, The Bushwhackers (Luke and Butch), Demolition Crush and Smash, Shane Douglas, Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Haku, The Hart Foundation (Jim Neidhart and Bret Hart), Mr. Perfect, Hercules, Brian Knobbs, The Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal), Rick Martel, Jake Roberts, Paul Roma, Tito Santana, Randy Savage (no show), Saba Simba, Davey Smith, Jimmy Snuka, Tugboat, The Undertaker, Greg Valentine, Kerry Von Erich, and Warlord.
Event: Royal Rumble 1992 Date: January 19, 1992 Location: Albany, New York Arena: Knickerbocker Arena Attendence: 17,000
Owen Hart and Jim Niedhart defeated The Orient Express (Tanaka and Kato) (17:18) when Hart pinned Tanaka....Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match: Roddy Piper defeated The Mountie (5:22) via sleeperhold to win the Intercontinental Title....The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake) defeated The Bushwhackers (Luke and Butch) (14:56) when Blake pinned Miller....World Tag Team Title Match: The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) defeated The Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal) (9:24) by Countout. The Legion of Doom retain the titles....Royal Rumble Match for the World Heavyweight Title: Ric Flair won the WWF World Title by winning a "royal rumble" (62:02) which included: The Barbarian, The Berzerker, Big Boss Man, Ted DiBiase, Jim Duggan, Haku, Hercules, Hulk Hogan, Sid Justice, Rick Martel, Shawn Michaels, Col Mustafa, Roddy Piper, Repoman, Jake Roberts, Jerry Sags, Tito Santana, Randy Savage, Irwin R. Schyster, Skinner, Sgt Slaughter, Davey Smith, Jimmy Snuka, The Undertaker, Greg Valentine, Virgil, Nikolia Volkoff, Kerry Von Erich, and Warlord.
Event: Royal Rumble 1993 Date: January 24, 1993 Location: Sacramento, California Arena: Arco Arena Attendence: 16,000
Rick and Scott Steiner defeated The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake) (10:34) when Scott pinned Blake....Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match: Shawn Michaels pinned Marty Jannetty (14:20) to retain the title....Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Big Boss Man (10:10)....World Heavyweight Title Match: Bret Hart defeated Razor Ramon (17:52) via submission to retain the title....Royal Rumble Match: Yokozuna won a "royal rumble" (66:35) which included: Bob Backlund, The Berzerker, Carlos Colon, Ted DiBiase, Damien Demento, Earthquake, Fatu, Ric Flair, Owen Hart, Mr. Perfect, Jerry Lawler, Rick Martel, Max Moon, The Nasty Boys, Repoman, Samu, Tito Santana, Randy Savage, Irwin R. Schyster, Papa Shango, Skinner, Tatanka, Red Rooster, Genichiro Tenryu, Typhoon, The Undertaker, Virgil, and Koko B. Ware.
Event: Royal Rumble 1994 Date: January 22, 1994 Location: Providence, Rhode Island Arena: Providence Civic Center Attendence: 14,500
Tatanka pinned Bam Bam Bigelow (8:12)....World Tag Team Title Match: The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) defeated Bret and Owen Hart (16:48) via referee's decision when it was deemed that Bret could not continue. The Quebecers retain the titles....Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match: Razor Ramon pinned Irwin R. Schyster (11:30)....World Heavyweight Title Match (Casket Match): Yokozuna defeated The Undertaker (14:20) in a "casket" match to retain the title....Royal Rumble Match: Bret Hart and Lex Luger won a "royal rumble" (55:08) which included: Bob Backlund, Bam Bam Bigelow, Adam Bomb, Crush, Doink (Phil Apollo), Diesel, Fatu, Great Kabuki, Owen Hart, Marty Jannetty, Jeff Jarrett, Kwang, Rick Martel, Men on a Mission (Mo and Mabel), Shawn Michaels, Sparky Plugg, Samu, Randy Savage, The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn), Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner, Tatanka, Genichiro Tenryu, Greg Valentine, and Virgil.
Event: Royal Rumble 1995 Date: January 22, 1995 Location: Tampa, Florida Arena: The Sundome Attendence: 10,000
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match: Jeff Jarrett pinned Razor Ramon (18:06) to win the Intercontinental title....The Undertaker pinned Irwin R. Schyster (12:21)....World Heavyweight Title Match: Diesel and Bret Hart fought to a No Contest. Diesel retains the title (27:19)....World Tag Team Title Match: The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob Holly defeated Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka (15:32) when Kid pinned Bigelow to win the vacant tag team titles....Royal Rumble Match: Shawn Michaels won a "royal rumble" (38:41) which included: Bob Backlund, The Blu Brothers (Jacob and Eli), Adam Bomb, King Kong Bundy, The Bushwhackers (Luke and Butch), Crush, Doink (Phil Apollo), Duke Droese, Fatu, Henry Godwinn, Owen Hart, The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Pritchard and Jimmy Del Rey), Kwang, Lex Luger, Mantaur, Rick Martel, Men on a Mission (Mo and Mabel), Aldo Montoya, Dick Murdoch, Sionne, The Smoking Gunns (Bart and Billy Gunn), and Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steven Dunn).
Event: Royal Rumble 1996 Date: January 21, 1996 Location: Fresno, California Arena: Selland Arena Attendence: 9,600
Ahmed Johnson defeated Jeff Jarrett (6:40) by Disqualification....World Tag Team Title Match: The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) defeated The Bodydonnas (Skip and Zip) (11:14) when Bart pinned Zip to retain the titles....Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match: Goldust pinned Razor Ramon (14:17) to win the Intercontiental Title....Royal Rumble Match: Shawn Michaels won the "royal rumble" (58:49). Also in the match were: The 1-2-3 Kid, Bob Backlund, Diesel, Duke Droese, Fatu, Dory Funk Jr, Doug Gilbert, Henry Godwinn, Hakushi, Owen Hart, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Bob Holly, Barry Horowitz, Marty Jannetty, Kama, Jerry Lawler, Mabel, Aldo Montoya, Takao Omori, Ringmaster (Steve Austin), Jake Roberts, Davey Smith, Headshrinker #1 and #2, Tatanka, Vader, Savio Vega, Isaac Yankem, and Yokozuna....World Heavyweight Title Match: The Undertaker defeated Bret Hart (28:31) by Disqualification. Bret Hart retains the title.
Event: Royal Rumble 1997 Date: January 21, 1997 Location: San Antonio, Texas Arena: The AlamoDome Attendence: 60,525
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match: Hunter Hearst Helmsley pinned Goldust (16:50) to retain the title....Ahmed Johnson defeated Farooq (8:48) by Disqualification....Vader pinned Undertaker (13:19)....Hector Garza, Perro Aguayo, and El Canek defeated Jerry Estrada, Heavy Metal, and Fuerza Guerrera (10:56) when Aguayo pinned Metal....Royal Rumble Match: Steve Austin won the "royal rumble" (50:29). Also in the match were: Cibernetico, Crush, Diesel II, Farooq, Flash Funk, Terry Funk, Goldust, Henry and Phinneus Godwinn, Bart Gunn, Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Jesse Jammes, Ahmed Johnson, Latin Lover, Jerry Lawler, Rocky Maivia, Mankind, Marc Mero, Mil Mascaras, Pierroth Jr, Razor Ramon II, Jake Roberts, Davey Smith, The Sultan, The Undertaker, Vader, and Savio Vega....World Heavyweight Title Match: Shawn Michaels pinned Sycho Sid (13:49) to win the title.
Event: Royal Rumble 1998 Date: January 18, 1998 Location: San Jose, California Arena: San Jose Arena Attendence: 18,542
Vader pinned Goldust (7:47)....Max Mini, Mosaic, and Nova defeated Battalion, El Torito, and Tarantula (7:49) when Max pinned Torito. Sunny was the special referee....Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match: Rocky Maivia defeated Ken Shamrock (10:53) by Disqualification to retain the Intercontinental Heavyweight title....World Tag Team Title Match: The Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal) defeated The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn and Jesse James) (7:56) by Disqualification. The New Age Outlaws retain the title....Royal Rumble Match: Steve Austin won the "royal rumble" (55:24). Also in the match were: Steve Blackman, Justin Bradshaw, Tom Brandi, D-Lo Brown, Cactus Jack, Chainsaw Charlie, Chainz, Eight-Ball, Farooq, Henry Godwinn, Phinneus Godwinn, Goldust, Owen Hart, Mark Henry, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Honkytonk Man, Jeff Jarrett, Ahmed Johnson, Kurrgan, Dude Love, Rocky Maivia, Mankind, Mark Mero, Mosh, Kama Mustafa, Ken Shamrock, Thrasher, & Savio Vega....World Heavyweight Title Match (Casket Match): Shawn Michaels defeated The Undertaker (20:37) in a "casket" match to retain the title.
Event: Royal Rumble 1999 Date: January 24, 1999 Location: Anaheim, California Arena: Arrowhead Pond at Anaheim Attendence: 14, 816
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match: Ken Shamrock defeated Billy Gunn (11:52) via submission to retain the Intercontinental Heavyweight Title....European Heavyweight Title Match: X-Pac pinned Gangrel (5:53) to retain the title....World Women's Title Match: Sable defeated Luna (4:43) in a "strap" matchto retain the title....World Heavyweight Title Match ("I Quit" Match): Rocky Maivia defeated Mankind (21:46) in an "I quit" match to win the title....Royal Rumble Match: Vince McMahon won the "royal rumble" (56:38). Also in the match were: Steve Austin, Big Boss Man, Steve Blackman, Blue Meanie, D-Lo Brown, Chyna, Droz, Edge, Gangrel, Gillberg, Godfather, Goldust, Golga, Billy Gunn, Owen Hart, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Mark Henry, Jesse Jammes, Jeff Jarrett, Kane, Kurrgan, Mabel, Dan Severn, Ken Shamrock, Tiger Ali Singh, Al Snow, Test, Val Venis, and X-Pac.
Event: Royal Rumble 2000 Date: January 23, 2000 Location: New York City, New York Arena: Madison Square Garden Attendence: 19,231
Tazz defeated Kurt Angle via submission (3:16)....Double Tables Tag Team Match: The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt) defeated The Dudley Boyz (Buh-Buh Ray and D-Von) in a "Double Tables Tag Team Match" when Matt Hardy defeated D-Von Dudley (10:17)....WWF Bikini "Ms. Rumble 2000" Contest: Mae Young defeated The Kat, Terri, Miss Jacquline, B.B., Ivory, and Luna Vachon to win the contest.... Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match (Three-Way Match): Chris Jericho defeated Chyna and Hardcore Holly when Jericho pinned Chyna in a "three-way" match to win the Intercontinental title (7:30)....World Tag Team Title Match: The New Age Outlaws (Jesse James and Billy Gunn) defeated The Acolytes (Faarooq and Justin Bradshaw) when Gunn pinned Bradshaw to retain the tag team titles (2:35)....World Heavyweight Title Match (Street Fight Rules): Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Cactus Jack in a "Street fight" match to retain the title (26:48)....Royal Rumble Match: Rocky Maivia won the "Royal Rumble" battle royal (51:48). Other participants were: D'Lo Brown, Brian Christopher, Headbanger Mosh, Christian, Rikishi Phatu, Test, Big Boss Man, Edge, Gangrel, The British Bulldog, Bob Backlund, Scott Taylor, Steve Blackman, Viscera, Chris Jericho, Crash Holly, Chyna, Faarooq, Jesse James, Al Snow, Val Venis, Prince Albert, Hardcore Holly, Billy Gunn, Big Show, Bradshaw, Kane, The Godfather, and X-Pac.
Event: WWF Royal Rumble 2001 Date: January 21, 2001 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Arena: New Orleans Arena Attendence: 17,137
World Tag Team Title Match: The Dudley Boyz (Buh-Buh Ray and D-Von) defeated Edge and Christian (9:58) when D-Von pinned Edge to win the tag team titles...Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match (Ladder Match): Chris Jericho defeated Chris Benoit (18:43) to win the title in a "ladder match...Women's World Title Match: Ivory pinned Chyna (3:27) to retain the title...World Heavyweight Title Match: Kurt Angle pinned Triple H (24:18) to retain the title...Royal Rumble Match: Steve Austin won the "Royal Rumble" when (1:01:54) he eliminated Kane. Other Particiapants Were: Jeff Hardy, Bull Buchanan, Matt Hardy, Faarooq, Drew Carey, Kane, Raven, Al Snow, Perry Saturn, Steve Blackman, Grandmaster Sexay, Honky Tonk Man, The Rock, The Goodfather, Tazz, Bradshaw, Albert, Hardcore Holly, K-Kwik, Val Venis, William Regal, Test, Big Show, Crash Holly, The Undertaker, Scotty Too Hotty, Steve Austin, Billy Gunn, Haku/Meng, and Rikishi Phatu.
Event: WWF Royal Rumble 2002 Date: January 20, 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Arena: Phillips Arena Attendance: 12,915
World Tag Team Title Match: Tazz and Spike Dudley defeated The Dudley Boyz (Buh-Buh Ray and D-Von) (5:06) when Tazz made D-Von Dudley submit to retain the tag team titles...Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match: William Regal pinned Edge (9:45) to win the title...Women's World Heavyweight Title Match: Trish Stratus pinned Jazz (3:43) to retain the title. Jacquline was the special guest referee...Street Fight Match: Ric Flair defeated Vince McMahon (14:55) via submission (23:58)...WWF and WCW World Heavyweight Title Match: Chris Jericho pinned The Rock (18:48) to retain the title...Royal Rumble Match: Triple H won the "Royal Rumble" (69:22) eliminating Kurt Angle. Participants included: Al Snow, Albert, Big Show, Billy Gunn, Booker T. Big Bossman, Bradshaw, Christian, Chuck Palumbo, Diamond Dallas Page, Faarooq, The Godfather, Goldust, Jeff Hardy, Kane, Kurt Angle, Lance Storm, Matt Hardy, Maven, Mr. Perfect, Perry Saturn, Rikishi, Rob Van Dam, Scotty Too Hotty, Steve Austin, Test, Hurricane Helms, Triple H, The Undertaker, and Val Venis.
Event: Royal Rumble 2003 Date: January 19, 2003 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Arena: Fleet Center Attendance: 14,712
Winner Advances to the Royal Rumble Match (SmackDown! Match): Brock Lesnar pinned Big Show (6:15) in a "Winner Advances to the Royal Rumble" match...(RAW) World Tag Team Title Match: The Dudley Boyz (Buh-Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley) defeated Lance Storm and William Regal (7:26) when D-Von Dudley pinned Lance Storm to win the tag team titles...SmackDown! Match: Torrie Wilson pinned Dawn Marie (3:35)...(RAW) World Heavyweight Title Match: Scott Steiner defeated Triple H by Disqualification (17:00). Triple H retains the title...(SmackDown!) World Heavyweight Title Match: Kurt Angle defeated Chris Benoit (17:18) by submission to retain the title...Royal Rumble Match (RAW vs. SmackDown! Match): Brock Lesnar won the "Royal Rumble" (56:00) by eliminating The Undertaker. Other participants were: Shawn Michaels (RAW), Chris Jericho (RAW), Christoper Nowinski (RAW), Rey Mysterio (SmackDown!), Edge (SmackDown!), Christian (RAW), Chavo Guerrero Jr. (SmackDown!), Yoshihiro Tajiri (SmackDown!), Bill DeMott (SmackDown!), Tommy Dreamer (RAW), Bull Buchanan (SmackDown!), Rob Van Dam (RAW), Matt Hardy (SmackDown!), Eddie Guerrero (SmackDown!), Jeff Hardy (RAW), Rosie (RAW), Test (RAW), John Cena (SmackDown!), Charlie Haas (SmackDown!), Rikishi (SmackDown!), Jamal (RAW), Kane (RAW), Shelton Benjamin (SmackDown!), Booker T. (RAW), A-Train (SmackDown!), Maven (RAW), Goldust (RAW), David Batista (RAW), Brock Lesnar (SmackDown!), The Undertaker (SmackDown!).
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