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WARNING-Beware of the Coliseum Video/VHS version...it is an edited version of the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble(Clocking in at just over two hours), editing out not only several interviews but an entire match between King Haku and the legendary Harley Race for the title of "King of the WWF". The DVD version included in the Royal Rumble Anthology has the event in its original form and running time, with the exception of the dubbing over of the music at the beginning over the WWF logo, when Gene Okerlund originally said "The WWF, what the world is watching", it is re-edited with a new voice-over and music to say "The World Wrestling Federation, what the world is watching. Onto the event...the opening two out of three falls tag match is excellent between The Hart Foundation/Hacksaw Jim Duggan against The Rogeau Bros./Dino Bravo, the "Super Pose Down" between The Ultimate Warrior and "Ravishing" Rick Rude isn't too bad but gets old after awhile, the Woman's Title match between Champion Rockin' Robin and Judy Martin isn't bad(The commentary from the late Sensational Sherri is entertaining though), the battle for the "King of the WWF" title between King Haku and Harley Race is an old fashioned, slow building affair, which old school fans(like myself)will/do respect(Not to mention Harley Race's final WWF bout), and is also hilarious for Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, who managed both men, going back and forth and cheering for whomever had the upper hand in the match, and the Royal Rumble was the beginning of the "Mega Powers" exploding, and an unexpected victor in the late, great Big John Studd. Also great is the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase attempting to buy himself the #30 slot from Slick and the late, great Big Boss Man(DiBiase was also the last man eliminated). Also the commentary team of the late, great Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse "The Body" Ventura are excellent as always. Highly recommended.Read full review
The Royal Rumble has always been my favorite WWF/E pay-per-view event. The brainchild of WWF legend, Pat Patterson, the 30 man Royal Rumble match starts with two Superstars battling in the ring. After a random lottery drawing, another Superstar enters the match at 90 second intervals until all 30 men have entered. Elimination occurs only when a Superstar is thrown over the top rope. The last man standing in the ring, after the other 29 have been thrown out, is declared the winner. Where else can you see all your favorite Superstars in the same night, in the same pay-per-view, in the same match???!!! The '89 Rumble was the second of it's kind, but the first on pay-per-view. It is still a staple of WWE's yearly line-up. The '89 Rumble is special because of it's surprise eliminations and much deserving winner. This video is a must for all serious collectors.Read full review
Doesn't get any better than classic WWF. Sure, Attitude era and the Monday Night Wars were fun, and the highwater mark for the sport, but 80s / early 90s WWF is peak.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Excellent. Very happy with it
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
it's the wwf's now wwe's first royal rumble. It's a classic, it has hulk hogan, andre the giant, macho man. the best era in wrestling
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