WWF Royal Rumble 1988

"Rumble on the Ice": WWE's Royal Rumble Delivers Thrills and Spills

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada - The Copps Coliseum played host to one of the most unpredictable and action-packed pay-per-views in recent memory as World Wrestling Entertainment presented its 1988 Royal Rumble extravaganza. In front of a sold-out crowd of 18,000 enthusiastic fans, the WWE treated viewers to a card that had something for everyone.

Singles Showdown: Steamboat vs. Rude

The night kicked off with Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat putting his impressive skills on full display against the cunning Rick Rude. The two grapplers engaged in a technical masterpiece, with Steamboat's lightning-quick movements and Rude's tenacious grappling resulting in a thrilling 17:39 bout that left everyone in attendance buzzing. In the end, it was Steamboat who emerged victorious, proving once again why he's one of the greatest of all time.

WWF World Women's Tag Team Title Action

The Jumping Bomb Angels, Itsuki Yamazaki and Noriyo Tateno, made a statement by defeating The Glamour Girls in a WWF World Women's Tag Team Title Best Two Out Of Three Falls Match. The Japanese duo's high-flying offense was too much for their opponents to handle, as they successfully defended their titles.

Royal Rumble Mayhem

The main event of the evening - and arguably the most anticipated match on the card - was the Royal Rumble itself. With 27 competitors vying for the top spot, it was Jim Duggan who emerged victorious after a grueling 33:25 battle. The "All-American" star eliminated an astonishing 20 opponents en route to claiming the coveted title of Royal Rumble winner.

Tag Team Tussle

The Islanders (Haku and Tama) continued their dominance in the tag team division by defeating The Young Stallions in a Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match. The Islanders' combination of power and agility proved too much for their opponents, as they successfully defended their titles with a convincing victory.

Overall Analysis

This Royal Rumble card was an absolute masterpiece from start to finish. With a mix of high-stakes singles matches, thrilling tag team action, and the always-entertaining Royal Rumble, there truly was something for everyone. As we look back on this event, it's clear that WWE has once again set the bar high for future pay-per-view events.

Grade: A+

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Card Details

Date: 24 Jan 1988
Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
Arena: Copps Coliseum
Attendance: 18000
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 24 Jan 1988

Matches

Ricky Steamboat defeat Rick Rude in a Singles Match
Match Time: 17:39
The Jumping Bomb Angels (Itsuki Yamazaki and Noriyo Tateno)(C) defeat The Glamour Girls in a WWF World Women's Tag Team Title Best Two Out Of Three Falls Match
Jim Duggan defeat B. Brian Blair, Boris Zhukov, Bret Hart, Butch Reed, Danny Davis, Dino Bravo, Don Muraco, Hillbilly Jim, Jake Roberts, Jim Brunzell, Jim Neidhart, King Harley Race, Nikolai Volkoff, Ron Bass, Sam Houston, The Junkyard Dog, The One Man Gang, The Ultimate Warrior and Tito Santana in a Royal Rumble Match
Match Time: 33:25
The Islanders (Haku and Tama) defeat The Young Stallions in a Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match
Match Time: 14:59