Date: January 19, 1991
Location: Miami Arena - Miami, Florida
The Rumble Match:
Entrants and Eliminations:
1. Bret Hart (Entry #1, eliminated by The Undertaker)
2. Dino Bravo (Entry #2, eliminated by Greg Valentine)
3. Greg Valentine (Entry #3, eliminated by Hulk Hogan)
4. Paul Roma (Entry #4, eliminated by Jake Roberts)
5. The Texas Tornado (Entry #5, eliminated by The Undertaker)
6. Rick Martel (Entry #6, eliminated by The British Bulldog)
7. Saba Simba (Entry #7, eliminated by Rick Martel)
8. Bushwhacker Butch (Entry #8, eliminated by The Undertaker)
9. Jake Roberts (Entry #9, eliminated by "The Model" Rick Martel)
10. Hercules (Entry #10, eliminated by Brian Knobbs)
11. Tito Santana (Entry #11, eliminated by Earthquake)
12. The Undertaker (Entry #12, eliminated by Hawk and Animal)
13. Jimmy Snuka (Entry #13, eliminated by Hawk)
14. The British Bulldog (Entry #14, Earthquake and Brian Knobbs)
15. Smash (Entry #15, eliminated by Hulk Hogan)
16. Hawk (Entry #16, eliminated by Rick Martel and Hercules)
17. Shane Douglas (Entry #17, eliminated by Brian Knobbs)
18. Randy Savage (Entry #18, Never Entered Match)
19. Animal (Entry #19, eliminated by Earthquake)
20. Crush (Entry #20, eliminated by Hulk Hogan)
21. Jim Duggan (Entry #21, eliminated by Mr Perfect)
22. Earthquake (Entry #22, eliminated by Hulk Hogan )
23. Mr Perfect (Entry #23, eliminated by The British Bulldog)
24. Hulk Hogan (Entry #24, Winner)
25. Haku (Entry #25, eliminated by The British Bulldog )
26. Jim Neidhart (Entry #26, eliminated by Rick Martel)
27. Bushwhacker Luke (Entry #27, eliminated by Earthquake)
28. Brian Knobbs (Entry #28, eliminated by Hulk Hogan)
29. The Warlord (Entry #29, eliminated by Hulk Hogan)
30. "The Tugboat" Fred Ottman (Entry #30, eliminated by Hulk Hogan)
Thoughts on the Match:
The 1991 Royal Rumble was a showcase of power and resilience. Hulk Hogan's dominant performance, overcoming challenges from Earthquake and others, solidified his place as a force to be reckoned with. The Undertaker's ruthless elimination of Hawk and Animal set the stage for future conflicts.
Full Event Card:
1. Jerry Sags vs. Sam Houston (Jerry Sags wins)
2. The Rockers vs. The Orient Express (The Rockers win)
3. Big Boss Man vs. The Barbarian (Big Boss Man wins)
4. The Mountie vs. Koko B. Ware (The Mountie wins)
5. Sgt. Slaughter vs. The Ultimate Warrior for the WWE Championship (Sgt. Slaughter wins)
6. Ted DiBiase and Virgil vs. Dusty Rhodes and Dustin Rhodes (Ted DiBiase and Virgil wins)
7. Royal Rumble (Winner - Hulk Hogan)
Highlights and Aftermath:
- Hulk Hogan's resilient victory further fueled his legendary status.
- The Undertaker's elimination of The Legion of Doom signalled a brewing rivalry.
- Sgt. Slaughter's controversial WWE Championship win added a layer of intrigue to ongoing storylines.
Impact on Storylines:
- Hulk Hogan's triumph set the stage for his potential clash with Sgt. Slaughter.
- The Undertaker's actions hinted at a dark path, leading to future confrontations.
- Sgt. Slaughter's unexpected WWE Championship win foreshadowed his alliance with General Adnan.
Conclusion:
The 1991 Royal Rumble was a defining chapter, with Hulk Hogan's dominance and The Undertaker's ominous presence shaping the WWE landscape. From surprise entrants to power struggles, this edition left an indelible mark on the road to WrestleMania VII.
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