
This Sunday will mark the 28th installment of the Royal Rumble. The Rumble itself is arguably the year’s most anticipated match. Between the wrestlers’ order of entry, and that element of surprise when the unexpected occurs, there are many nuances that make this match so exciting.
Going back to the inaugural Royal Rumble in 1988, it is clear that this initially was not some grand concept that would serve as a cornerstone of WWE programing. Quite a few things occurred that go against the grain of what we have been conditioned to expect today. Continue reading “Looking Back At The First Royal Rumble Match”