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Date: January 19, 1992
Location: Knickerbocker Arena - Albany, New York
The Rumble Match:
Entrants and Eliminations:
1. "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith (Entry #1, eliminated by Ric Flair)
2. "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (Entry #2, eliminated by British Bulldog)
3. "Nature Boy" Ric Flair (Entry #3, Winner)
4. Jerry Sags (Entry #4, eliminated by "British Bulldog)
5. Haku (Entry #5, eliminated by British Bulldog )
6. Shawn Michaels (Entry #6, eliminated by Tito Santana)
7. "El Matador" Tito Santana (Entry #7, eliminated by "Shawn Micheals)
8. The Barbarian (Entry #8, eliminated by "Nature Hercules)
9. The Texas Tornado (Entry #9, eliminated by "Nature Boy" Ric Flair)
10. Repo Man(Entry #10, eliminated by "Nature Big Boss Man)
11. Greg Valentine (Entry #11, eliminated by Repo Man)
12. Nikolai Volkoff (Entry #12, eliminated by Repo Man)
13. Big Boss Man (Entry #13, eliminated by ''Nature Boy Ric Flair)
14. Hercules (Entry #14, eliminated by Big Boss Man)
15. Roddy Piper (Entry #15, eliminated by Sid Justice )
16. "Jake The Snake Roberts (Entry #16, eliminated by Randy Savage )
17. Hacksaw Jim Duggan (Entry #17, eliminated by Virgil)
18. Irwin R. Schyster (Entry #18, eliminated by Roddy Piper)
19. Jimmy Snuka (Entry #19, eliminated by The Undertaker)
20. The Undertaker (Entry #20, eliminated by Hulk Hogan )
21. Randy Savage (Entry #21, eliminated by Sid Justice and ''Nature Boy Ric Flair )
22. The Berzerker (Entry #22, eliminated by Hulk Hogan)
23. Virgil (Entry #23, eliminated by Sid Justice)
24. Col. Mustafa (Entry #24, eliminated by Randy Savage )
25. Rick Martel (Entry #25, eliminated bySid Justice )
26. Hulk Hogan (Entry #26, eliminated by Sid Justice )
27. Skinner (Entry #27, eliminated by Rick Martel)
28. Sgt Slaughter (Entry #28, eliminated by Sid Justice )
29. Sid Justice (Entry #29, eliminated by Hulk Hogan and '' Nature Boy Ric Flair )
30. The Warlord (Entry #30, eliminated by Hulk Hogan and Sid Justice )
Thoughts on the Match:
The 1992 Royal Rumble is hailed as one of the greatest Rumble matches of all time. "Nature Boy" Ric Flair's endurance and resilience, entering at number three, culminated in his historic victory and the WWE Championship. The match showcased the talent of its participants and solidified Flair's status as one of the all-time greats.
Full Event Card:
1. Chris Walker vs. The Brooklyn Brawler (Chris Walker wins by disqualification)
2. The New Foundation vs. The Orient Express (The New Foundation wins)
3. The Beverly Brothers vs. The Bushwhackers (The Beverly Brothers win)
4. Roddy Piper vs. The Mountie for the Intercontinental Championship (Roddy Piper wins)
5. The Natural Disasters vs. The Legion of Doom for the WWE Tag Team Championship (The Natural Disasters win)
6. Royal Rumble (Winner - Ric Flair)
Highlights and Aftermath:
- Ric Flair's triumph marked his first and only WWE Championship win.
- The memorable final four of Flair, Hogan, Sid Justice, and Randy Savage intensified the drama.
- The tensions between Hogan and Sid Justice set the stage for their WrestleMania VIII encounter.
Impact on Storylines:
- Ric Flair's victory elevated him to legendary status and set the tone for his iconic career in WWE.
- The ongoing drama between Hulk Hogan and Sid Justice intensified, leading to their WrestleMania clash.
- The star-studded Rumble match laid the groundwork for various feuds and alliances heading into WrestleMania VIII.
Conclusion:
The 1992 Royal Rumble stands as a milestone in WWE history, with Ric Flair's memorable victory and the star-studded Rumble match creating enduring moments. The event's impact reverberated throughout the wrestling world, solidifying its place as one of the most significant Royal Rumble editions to date.
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