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1990 Royal Rumble Match


This is the only Rumble in which the incumbent Federation champion won the match. And given the soon-to-follow tradition of the Rumble winner getting a heavyweight title shot, this record will more than likely stand forever.


This Royal Rumble is one of the best-booked ever, setting up all the big feuds for WrestleMania. My biggest takeaway from this one is the hot crowd. Listen to them when Rowdy Roddy Piper hits the ring and it becomes two red-hot babyfaces vs. two red-hot heels. Even The Red Rooster got a big pop for his entrance. Maybe it's Florida's proximity to the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-South territories, where Terry Taylor had been a top star (and deservedly so).


Event


Akeem


Andre The Giant


Demolition Ax


Bad News Brown


The Barbarian


Bret The Hitman Hart


The Canadian Earthquake


Dino Bravo


The American Dream Dusty Rhodes


Haku


Hercules


The Honkytonk Man


Hulk Hogan


Jake The Snake Roberts


Jim The Anvil Neidhart


Superfly Jimmy Snuka


Koko B. Ware


Macho King Randy Savage


Marty Jannetty


Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase


Mr. Perfect


The Red Rooster


Rick The Model Martel


Ravishing Rick Rude


Rowdy Roddy Piper


Shawn Michaels


Demolition Smash


Tito Santana


The Ultimate Warrior


The Warlord





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