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WWF Royal Rumble 1995

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Royal Rumble Report

From the Sundome in Tampa, Florida, WWE presented its latest pay-per-view extravaganza, Royal Rumble. A sold-out crowd of 10,000 enthusiasts witnessed a night of electrifying action, with a few surprises and upsets along the way.

In the opening bout, Jeff Jarrett successfully defended his WWE Intercontinental Title against Razor Ramon in a hard-hitting contest that showcased both men's technical prowess. The Undertaker also made an appearance, emerging victorious over Irwin R. Schyster in a singles match that lasted 12:21 minutes. Taker's dominance was on full display as he dispatched the self-proclaimed "computer expert" with ease.

The main event of the evening saw WWE Champion Diesel face off against Bret Hart in a highly anticipated title rematch. Unfortunately, this contest ended in a no-contest, with both competitors unable to gain the upper hand. Despite the lack of a clear winner, the crowd was left buzzing from the intense action and near-falls that filled the 27:19-minute affair.

The evening's tag team tournament final saw Bob Holly and The 1-2-3 Kid overcome the Million Dollar Corporation to claim the vacant WWF World Tag Team Titles. This match featured a mix of high-flying offense and power-based moves, ultimately resulting in the victory for the underdog duo.

The main event, and arguably the most thrilling portion of the evening, was the Royal Rumble match. Featuring an impressive 20-man field, including WWE Hall of Famers like King Kong Bundy and Lex Luger, this battle royale had it all: drama, excitement, and even a few unexpected eliminations. In the end, Shawn Michaels emerged victorious, last eliminating Owen Hart to claim his second Royal Rumble title.

Match Times and Winners

  1. Jeff Jarrett def. Razor Ramon (WWE Intercontinental Title Match) - 14:15
  2. The Undertaker def. Irwin R. Schyster (Singles Match) - 12:21
  3. Diesel vs. Bret Hart (WWE Title Match) - No Contest (27:19)
  4. Bob Holly and The 1-2-3 Kid def. The Million Dollar Corporation (WWF World Tag Team Title Tournament Final) - 16:51
  5. Shawn Michaels wins the Royal Rumble match, last eliminating Owen Hart (38:41)

The Bottom Line

This year's Royal Rumble lived up to its reputation as an unforgettable night of professional wrestling. While some may have been disappointed by the no-contest main event, the evening was filled with memorable moments and impressive performances from top to bottom. As we look ahead to future WWE events, one thing is clear: these superstars will continue to push the limits of what's possible in the world of sports entertainment.

For Zohash.com, I'm [Your Name], reporting live from Tampa, Florida.


Card Details

  • Date: 22 Jan 1995
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: The Sundome
  • Attendance: 10000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 22 Jan 1995

Matches

  1. Jeff Jarrett(C) defeat Razor Ramon in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match

  2. The Undertaker defeat Irwin R. Schyster in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 12:21

  3. Diesel(C) vs. Bret Hart in a WWE Title Match - No Contest
    Match Time: 27:19

  4. Bob Holly and The 1-2-3 Kid(C) defeat The Million Dollar Corporation in a WWF World Tag Team Title Tournament Final Match (vakant)

  5. Shawn Michaels defeat Adam Bomb, Aldo Montoya, Bart Gunn, Billy Gunn, Bob Backlund, Butch, Crush, Dick Murdoch, Doink, Duke Droese, Eli Blu, Fatu, Henry O. Godwinn, Jacob Blu, Jimmy del Ray, King Kong Bundy, Kwang, Lex Luger, Luke, Mabel, Mantaur, Mo, Owen Hart, Rick Martel, Sionne, Steven Dunn, The British Bulldog, Timothy Well and Tom Prichard in a Royal Rumble Match
    Match Time: 38:41