WWE Royal Rumble 1991
WWE Royal Rumble 1991

WWE Royal Rumble 1991

1991Movie187 minEnglish

The 1991 WWE Royal Rumble was the third annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation, and fourth overall. It took place on January 19, 1991 at The Miami Arena in Miami, Florida. The main event was the 1991 Royal Rumble match. Featured matches on the undercard were The Ultimate Warrior versus Sgt. Slaughter for the WWE Championship, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase & Virgil versus "The Common Man" Dusty Rhodes & Dustin Rhodes and The Mountie versus "The Birdman" Koko B. Ware.

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IMDb7.7/10
Director: Multiple Directors (WWE Production)Genres: Sports Entertainment, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

The 1991 Royal Rumble event featured the annual 30-man over-the-top-rope battle royal, which served as the main event. The show also included several championship matches, showcasing top WWF talent. The Rumble match itself was a highly anticipated contest with numerous memorable moments and surprise entrants, culminating in a definitive winner who would go on to headline WrestleMania VII.

Critical Reception

The 1991 Royal Rumble is generally considered a strong entry in the event's history, particularly lauded for its main event match and the defining performance of Ric Flair. The undercard matches also received positive attention, contributing to an overall well-regarded pay-per-view. It is often cited as one of the better Rumble events from the early 1990s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Ric Flair's performance in the Royal Rumble match was a standout, solidifying his status.
  • The event is praised for its strong undercard and exciting main event.
  • Considered a classic Rumble match and a high point for the early 90s WWF.

Google audience: Audience reception for the 1991 Royal Rumble is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the intensity of the matches and the historical significance of Ric Flair's victory. It is frequently mentioned as a memorable event in WWF history.

Awards & Accolades

Ric Flair won the Royal Rumble match, which was a significant moment in his career and set up his feud with Hulk Hogan. The match itself is often cited as one of the greatest Royal Rumble matches in history.

Fun Fact

The 1991 Royal Rumble marked the WWF debut of a young Lance Storm, who competed under the name 'Leon"The Lion" White'.

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