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WWF's "Royal Rumble" Delivers Thrills and Spills at Knickerbocker Arena

January 19th, 1992 - Albany, NY - The World Wrestling Entertainment faithful packed the Knickerbocker Arena to witness what promised to be an unforgettable night of professional wrestling. And boy, did they get their money's worth.

The main event, the WWE Title Royal Rumble match, stole the show as expected. This year's iteration featured a whopping 28 competitors vying for the top prize in the WWF. The match itself was a masterclass in chaos, with bodies flying everywhere and alliances forming and shattering at breakneck speed. Ric Flair emerged victorious after a thrilling sequence that saw him outmaneuver and outmuscle several of his opponents.

In a shocking upset, Roddy Piper took down The Mountie to retain the WWE Intercontinental Title. This was no cakewalk, either - Piper faced stiff resistance from the Canadian powerhouse before putting him away with a sleeper hold.

The tag team division got some much-needed love on this card, as well. The Beverly Brothers put on a showstopping performance against The Bushwhackers, ultimately prevailing after 14 minutes and 56 seconds of back-and-forth action. And in the opening bout, Jim Neidhart and Owen Hart - aka The New Foundation - defeated Kato and Tanaka (The Orient Express) in a thrilling tag team match that showcased some fantastic chemistry between the winning duo.

In the middle of the card, however, things got a bit dicey. The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) took down The Legion Of Doom to retain their WWF World Tag Team Titles in just 9 minutes and 24 seconds - an unexpectedly swift affair that may have left some fans feeling shortchanged.

All told, this was an event that will be remembered for a long time. With its mix of high-flying action, brutal brawling, and unpredictable outcomes, the WWE's "Royal Rumble" proved once again why it's one of the most beloved and enduring events in professional wrestling.

Match Ratings:

The New Foundation (Jim Neidhart and Owen Hart) vs. The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka) - 4/5
Roddy Piper vs. The Mountie (WWE Intercontinental Title match) - 4.5/5
The Beverly Brothers (Beau Beverly and Blake Beverly) vs. The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) - 4.25/5
The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) vs. The Legion Of Doom (WWF World Tag Team Title match) - 3.75/5
WWE Title Royal Rumble match (vacant) - 5/5

Overall Event Rating: 4.5/5

Card Details

Date: 19 Jan 1992
Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
Arena: Knickerbocker Arena
Attendance: 17000
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 19 Jan 1992

Matches

The New Foundation (Jim Neidhart and Owen Hart) defeat The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 17:18
Roddy Piper(C) defeat The Mountie in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match
The Beverly Brothers (Beau Beverly and Blake Beverly) defeat The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 14:56
The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon)(C) defeat The Legion Of Doom in a WWF World Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 09:24
Ric Flair(C) defeat Col. Mustafa, El Matador, Greg Valentine, Haku, Hercules, Hulk Hogan, Irwin R. Schyster, Jake Roberts, Jerry Sags, Jim Duggan, Jimmy Snuka, Nikolai Volkoff, Randy Savage, Repo Man, Rick Martel, Roddy Piper, Sgt. Slaughter, Shawn Michaels, Sid Justice, Skinner, Ted DiBiase, The Barbarian, The Berzerker, The Big Boss Man, The British Bulldog, The Texas Tornado, The Undertaker, The Warlord and Virgil in a WWE Title Royal Rumble Match (vakant)