Date: January 24, 1993
Location: ARCO Arena - Sacramento, California
The Rumble Match:
Entrants and Eliminations:
1. Ric Flair (Entry #1, eliminated by Mr. Perfect)
2. Bob Backlund (Entry #2, eliminated by Yokozuna)
3. Papa Shango (Entry #3, eliminated by ''Nature Boy Ric Flair )
4. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (Entry #4, eliminated by The Undertaker)
5. Brian Knobbs (Entry #5, eliminated by ''The Million Dollar Man''Ted DiBiase)
6. Virgil (Entry #6, eliminated by The Berzerker)
7. Jerry "The King" Lawler (Entry #7, eliminated by Mr. Perfect)
8. Max Moon (Entry #8, eliminated by Jerry ''The King''Lawler)
9. Genichiro Tenryu (Entry #9, eliminated by The Undertaker)
10. Mr Prefect (Entry #10, eliminated by Jeery ''The King'' Lawler, Kolo B.Ware and Ted DiBiase)
11. Skinner (Entry #11, eliminated by Mr Prefect)
12. Kolo B.Ware (Entry #12, eliminated by Ted DiBiase)
13. Samu (Entry #13, eliminated by The Undertaker)
14. The Berzerker (Entry #14, eliminated by The Undertaker )
15. The Undertaker (Entry #15, eliminated by Giant Gonzalez)
16. Terry Taylor (Entry #16, eliminated by Ted DiBiase)
17. Damien Demento (Entry #17, eliminated by Carlos Colon)
18. Irwin R. Schyster (Entry #18, eliminated by Earthquake)
19. Tatanka (Entry #19, Yokozuna)
20. Jerry Sags (Entry #20, eliminated by Owen Hart)
21. Typhoon (Entry #21, eliminated by Earthquake)
22. Fatu (Entry #22, eliminated by Bob Buckland)
23. Earthquake (Entry #23, eliminated by Yokozuna)
24. Carlos Colon (Entry #24, eliminated by Yokozuna)
25. Tito Santana (Entry #25, eliminated by Yokozuna)
26. Rick Martel (Entry #26, eliminated by Bob Buckland)
27. Yokozuna (Entry #27, Winner)
28. Owen Heart (Entry #28, eliminated by Yokozuna)
29. Repo Man (Entry #29, eliminated by Randy Savage)
30. Randy Savage (Entry #30, eliminated by Yokozuna)
Thoughts on the Match:
The 1993 Royal Rumble witnessed the dominance of Yokozuna, who outlasted all competitors to secure victory. The massive showdown between Yokozuna and The Undertaker set the stage for their future clashes.
Full Event Card:
1. Doing the Clown vs. Jim Powers (Doink the Clown wins by disqualification)
2. The Steiner Brothers vs. The Beverly Brothers (The Steiner Brothers win)
3. Shawn Michaels vs. Marty Jannetty for the WWE Intercontinental Championship (Shawn Michaels wins)
4. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. The Big Boss Man (Bam Bam Bigelow wins)
5. Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. Razor Ramon for the WWE Championship (Bret Hart retains)
6. Royal Rumble (winner - Yokozuna)
Highlights and Aftermath:
- Yokozuna's victory marked the beginning of his dominant run in WWE.
- The confrontation between Yokozuna and The Undertaker foreshadowed their WrestleMania IX clash.
- Shawn Michaels' successful defence of the Intercontinental Championship further solidified his status as a rising star.
Impact on Storylines:
- Yokozuna's Royal Rumble win elevated him to the main event scene, setting the stage for significant feuds.
- The ongoing tensions between The Undertaker and Giant Gonzalez intensified, leading to their WrestleMania encounter.
- Shawn Michaels' victory over Marty Jannetty laid the foundation for his future championship pursuits.
Conclusion:
The 1993 Royal Rumble showcased Yokozuna's dominance and set the tone for key storylines heading into WrestleMania IX. From memorable encounters to significant victories, this edition remains a pivotal chapter in the rich history of WWE's Royal Rumble events.
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