Published on

WWF Royal Rumble 1991

Authors

WWF Royal Rumble Report

January 19th, Miami Arena, Miami, Florida - 16,000 Strong

In a thrilling event that will be remembered for ages to come, the WWF brought its A-game to the Miami Arena last night, delivering a Pay-Per-View extravaganza that left the sold-out crowd in awe. The main attraction, of course, was the Royal Rumble match, which lived up to its billing as one of the wildest and most unpredictable in recent memory.

Opening Match: A Tag Team Tussle

The night began with a tag team match pitting The Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) against The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka). The high-flying, hard-hitting action was on full display as the teams traded moves and near-falls. In the end, The Rockers emerged victorious, securing a well-deserved win with their patented "Rocker Droppings" move. Time: 19:13.

Singles Action

Next up was The Big Boss Man, who faced off against The Barbarian in a singles match that showcased both men's brutal strength. The Boss Man proved to be too much for the barbaric challenger, securing a victory via pinfall after just 14:15 minutes of action.

Title Tussle

The main event of the evening was a WWE Title showdown between Sgt. Slaughter and Ultimate Warrior. This one had "classic" written all over it, with both competitors giving it their all in an intense, hard-hitting affair. In the end, Slaughter's cunning and experience proved too much for the Warrior, as he emerged victorious to claim the coveted title.

More Mat Mayhem

The Mountie took on Koko B. Ware in a singles match that was all about quickness and agility. The underdog Mountie pulled off an upset victory via pinfall after just 9:12 minutes of action. Meanwhile, Ted DiBiase and Virgil teamed up to defeat Dustin Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes in a tag team match that featured plenty of clever heel tactics.

Royal Rumble Mayhem

And then came the main event - the Royal Rumble match itself! This year's installment featured an astonishing 28 competitors vying for the top spot. Hulk Hogan, last year's winner, was looking to make it two in a row, but the likes of Animal, Bret Hart, Brian Knobbs, and many more were eager to send him packing.

The action was non-stop, with eliminations coming thick and fast as the match wore on. In the end, it came down to Hogan vs. Earthquake, with the Hulkster emerging victorious after a grueling 1:05:16 hours of competition. The crowd went wild as Hogan celebrated his hard-fought win.

Final Thoughts

Last night's WWF Royal Rumble event was an absolute thrill ride from start to finish. With so many talented competitors on display, it's little wonder that this year's edition will be remembered for years to come. Until next time, zohash.com will keep you posted on all the latest news and developments from the world of professional wrestling!


Card Details

  • Date: 19 Jan 1991
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Miami Arena
  • Attendance: 16000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 19 Jan 1991

Matches

  1. The Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) defeat The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 19:13

  2. The Big Boss Man defeat The Barbarian in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 14:15

  3. Sgt. Slaughter(C) defeat The Ultimate Warrior in a WWE Title Match

  4. The Mountie defeat Koko B. Ware in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 09:12

  5. Ted DiBiase and Virgil defeat Dustin Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:55

  6. Hulk Hogan defeat Animal, Bret Hart, Brian Knobbs, Butch, Crush, Dino Bravo, Earthquake, Greg Valentine, Haku, Hawk, Hercules, Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, Jimmy Snuka, Jim Neidhart, Luke, Mr. Perfect, Paul Roma, Rick Martel, Saba Simba, Shane Douglas, Smash, The British Bulldog, The Texas Tornado, The Undertaker, The Warlord, Tito Santana and Tugboat in a Royal Rumble Match
    Match Time: 01:05:16