On January 15, 1989 the WWF’s second annual Royal Rumble took place in front of 19,000 fans at The Summit in Houston, Texas. The 1989 Royal Rumble was the first to have 30 men and the first to air on pay-per-view. WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (Ax & Smash) drew numbers 1 and 2 in the match. The tag team championship partners battled with each other until the number 3 entrant André the Giant came in. The real fireworks came when Hulk Hogan eliminated WWF Heavyweight Champion (and Mega Powers

On January 21, 1990 the 3rd annual WWF Royal Rumble was held in front of 16,000 fans at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. The main event was a 30-man Royal Rumble match, which was won by WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan, who last eliminated Mr. Perfect. This Royal Rumble is best remembered for the first meeting between Hogan and WWF Intercontinental Champion, Ultimate Warrior (48:20 mark of the video). | Davenport Sports Network

On January 15, 1989 the 2nd annual WWF Royal Rumble was held at The Summit in Houston, Texas. The 1989 Royal Rumble was the first to have 30 participants and the first to air on pay-per-view. Big John Studd won the Royal Rumble after tossing Ted DiBiase over the top rope for the final elimination. Take a look back to some promos before the Royal Rumble featuring The Bushwackers, Ronnie Garvin, Haku, Mr. Perfect, Randy Savage, Bad News Brown, Rick Rude, The Ultimate Warrior, Koko B Ware, Tito San