Post by underjohngrohs on Feb 5, 2021 0:09:11 GMT -5
We just finished up with the Royal Rumble from 1988 and 1993, now it's time for the New Generation to have it's Rumble Rebooking Share.
1994:
1993 was the end of the Hulkamania Era and a start of a New Era, the New Generation. After WrestleMania 9 was over. Bret Hart became the face of the company after defeating Randy Savage to win the WWF Championship. And finally ended the career of Hulk Hogan at the 1993 King of The Ring in a clean match. But hit a roadblock when he dropped the title to the 1993 King of The Ring winner Yokozuna at Summerslam and that meant Yokozuna was on a tear as champion surviving every challenger including defeating The Undertaker at the 1993 Survivor Series in a Casket Match. Meanwhile as Yokozuna was on the hunt for the World Wrestling Federation Championship, before Summerslam. Lex Luger was embroiled in a feud with Yokozuna. And that would lead to a title match at the 1994 Royal Rumble with No Disqualifactions, No Countouts and No Holds Barred. Plus, Bret's road to get back to the title would be a bumpy road when his brother Owen turned on him at the start of 1994. This would lead to new things happening between now and The Royal Rumble.
Rebooked Royal Rumble Results:
Tatanka D. Ludvig Borga at 6:21 with a cross body off the top rope.
The Quebecers D. The 123 Kid and Marty Jannetty at 15:30 to regain the WWF Tag Team Championship.
Shawn Michaels D. Razor Ramon in a Ladder Match at 18:45 to regain the WWF Intercontinental Championship, Why I wanted to do this match instead of WrestleMania 10 is because WWF wanted to see a Michaels vs Savage match for the Intercontinental Title, and I thought the perfect way to do it would be at the Rumble, Razor will regain the title after WrestleMania but will drop it to Diesel.
Lex Luger D. Yokozuna at 11:30 in a No Holds Barred Match to regain the WWF Championship.
Bret Hart won the Royal Rumble at 1:09:45 by last eliminating Randy Savage to earn a shot at the WWF Title at WrestleMania X.
Orders of Entries and Eliminations
1. Owen Hart by Bret Hart at 1:03:00 (final three)
2. Marty Jannetty by Diesel at 11:32
3. Headshrinker Fatu by Scott Steiner at 3:14
4. Scott Steiner by Diesel at 8:53
5. Kwang by Diesel at 7:04
6. The 123 Kid by Owen Hart at 14:53
7. Mabel by Diesel at 3:10
8. Diesel by Randy Savage and Bret Hart at 57:28 (final seven)
9. Bart Gunn by Diesel at 0:26
10. Tatanka by Bam Bam Bigelow at 40:28 (final six)
11. Bob Backlund by Owen Hart at 4:28
12. Quebecer Jacques by Randy Savage at 3:27
13. Randy Savage by Bret Hart at 49:28 (final two)
14. Mo by Diesel at 3:15
15. Rick Steiner by Crush at 10:29
16. Quebecer Pierre by Bret Hart at 18:49
17. Kamala by Bam Bam Bigelow at 8:39
18. Jeff Jarrett by Randy Savage at 21:11 (final five)
19. Crush by Randy Savage at 15:50 (final eight)
20. Bam Bam Bigelow by Bret Hart at 19:45 (final four)
21. Bob Holly by Bam Bam Bigelow at 14:28 (final nine)
22. Headshrinker Samu by Randy Savage at 3:30
23. Bret "The Hitman" Hart (winner) 19:11
24. Ludvig Borga by Bret Hart at 3:15
25. Greg Valentine by Adam Bomb at 10:30 (final eleven)
26. Rick Martel by Tatanka at 7:43 (final twelve)
27. Doink The Clown by Diesel at 8:28 (final thirteen)
28. I.R.S. by Tatanka at 2:05
29. Virgil by Diesel at 3:05 (final fourteen)
30. Adam Bomb by Bret Hart at 4:29 (final ten)
1995:
After Bret's win. Luger would eventually turn heel saying that he didn't need the fans's help to beat Yokozuna for the title. He did it so he could get ahead and that he wanted to prove to Bret Hart that he can beat him at WrestleMania X. Luger was wrong, Bret defeated Luger to capture his second World Wrestling Federation Championship at Madison Square Garden, Bret would have the title for eight months until dropping the title at the 1994 Survivor Series to his brother Owen Hart in a Submission Match, but Owen would lose the title three days later to a face-turned Diesel after he turned on Shawn Michaels at the 1994 Survivor Series. But 1995 was someone to watch out and that somebody was The Bad Guy Razor Ramon despite losing the Intercontinental Title for the third time against Jeff Jarrett at the first Saturday Night's Main Event of 1995. Razor staked his claim that he would win the 1995 Royal Rumble. And also somebody would have their claim too and that would be Shawn Michaels.
Rebooked 1995 Royal Rumble Results:
Jeff Jarrett D. Tatanka at 9:54 to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
The Steiner Brothers D. The Legion of Doom at 18:58 to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship. Reasons why I wanted to see the Steiners and The Legion of Doom in 1995 is because there weren't many Tag Teams in 1995 in the WWF. So I decided to bring The Steiners and The LOD in 1995, The Steiners won the WWF Tag Team Titles at a house show before the Survivor Series in 1994 over HBK & Diesel. And the Legion of Doom returned in the Fall of 1994.
Diesel D. Bret Hart at 20:39 to retain the World Wrestling Federation Championship.
Razor Ramon won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match by last eliminating Shawn Michaels at 1:06:24
1. Razor Ramon (winner) 1:06:24
2. Shawn Michaels by Razor Ramon at 1:06:24 (final two)
3. Crush by The Undertaker at 13:30
4. Duke Droese by Shawn Michaels at 6:13
5. King Kong Bundy by Razor Ramon at 14:28
6. Tatanka by Shawn Michaels at 23:30
7. Bob Backlund by Razor Ramon at 1:06
8. Fatu by Bam Bam Bigelow at 12:07
9. Bob Holly by Shawn Michaels at 15:39
10. I.R.S. by The Undertaker at 2:47
11. The Undertaker by Yokozuna at 40:45 (final eleven)
12. Jim Neidhart by British Bulldog at 18:46
13. Virgil by Bam Bam Bigelow at 2:38
14. Bam Bam Bigelow by Razor Ramon at 19:40
15. Savio Vega by Shawn Michaels at 16:05
16. Owen Hart by British Bulldog at 26:45 (final five)
17. The 123 Kid by Owen Hart at 25:30 (final six)
18. Mabel by Yokozuna at 9:28
19. Sionne by Yokozuna at 9:13
20. Jeff Jarrett by Razor Ramon at 15:39 (final seven)
21. Man Mountain Rock by Yokozuna at 4:30
22. Rick Martel by Owen Hart at 18:49 (final eight)
23. Yokozuna by Rick Martel, The 123 Kid, Owen Hart, British Bulldog, Lex Luger, Razor Ramon and Shawn Michaels at 17:43 (final nine)
24. British Bulldog by Lex Luger at 17:29 (final four)
25. Hakushi by The 123 Kid at 9:39 (final twelve)
26. Kama by The Undertaker at 7:30
27. Bart Gunn by Yokozuna at 5:15
28. Billy Gunn by Shawn Michaels at 2:45
29. Adam Bomb by Lex Luger at 3:20 (final thirteen)
30. Lex Luger by Razor Ramon at 10:59 (final three)
1996:
After Razor earned his spot to win the 1995 Royal Rumble, And Shawn also earned his opportunity since he was the #2 entrant. WWF President Gorilla Monsoon decided that it would be Razor vs Shawn vs Diesel at WrestleMania 11 in a Triple Threat Match for the Title with All The Kliq headlining the main event, but in the end it was Razor Ramon that walked out of Hartford with the World Wrestling Federation Championship and Razor would turn back every challenger all the way through the end of 1995 and would stay champion to the better part of 1996 in which Bret Hart won a #1 Contenders Match to earn a shot at the WWF Championship at the 1996 Royal Rumble. 1995 would also see a rise in Shawn Michaels's popularity as he would become the fan favorite for the first time since 1992. After winning the Intercontinental Championship in 1995. Michaels would drop the Intercontinental Title or forfeit the Intercontinental Title due to a group of thugs attacking him, at the 1995 Survivor Series. Michaels made his return but the next night after the Survivor Series. Michaels would collapse in the middle of his match against Owen Hart. But Michaels would be cleared to return at the 1996 Royal Rumble, but would the boyhood dream come true?.
Rebooked Royal Rumble Results:
Goldust D. The 123 Kid at 11:04 to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
The Steiner Brothers D. The Bodydonnas at 13:30 to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship.
Alundra Blayze D. Aja Kong at 3:28 to retain the WWF Women's Championship, this would be the last Women's Match for the Women until 1999 at the Royal Rumble.
Bret Hart D. Razor Ramon at 19:30 to regain the World Wrestling Federation Championship.
Shawn Michaels won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match by last eliminating Owen Hart at 1:10:52
Orders of Entries and Eliminations
1. The Undertaker by Vader at 49:30
2. Diesel by Shawn Michaels at 1:02:38 (final five)
3. Henry Godwinn by Hunter Hearst Helmsley at 9:26
4. Bob Backlund by The Undertaker at 1:42
5. Kama by The Undertaker at 8:29
6. Bob Holly by Yokozuna at 11:21
7. Hunter Hearst Helmsley by Diesel at 59:23 (final seven)
8. Hakushi by Owen Hart at 31:29
9. Jeff Jarrett by Shawn Michaels at 21:21
10. Yokozuna by Shawn Michaels at 20:46
11. Jerry Lawler by Jake Roberts at 3:26
12. Jake Roberts by Steve Austin at 27:38
13. British Bulldog by Shawn Michaels at 1:05:21 (final three)
14. The 123 Kid by Vader at 17:08
15. Sycho Sid by Vader at 10:09
16. Marty Jannetty by Vader at 5:13
17. Ahmed Johnson by British Bulldog at 23:35 (final four)
18. Duke Droese by Vader at 3:06
19. Vader by Shawn Michaels at 16:48
20. Shawn Michaels (winner)
21. Goldust by Ahmed Johnson at 19:27 (final six)
22. Owen Hart by Shawn Michaels at 21:11 (final two)
23. Bam Bam Bigelow by Vader at 4:40
24. Mabel by The Undertaker at 2:55
25. Steve Austin by Shawn Michaels at 15:46 (final eight)
26. Bart Gunn by Steve Austin at 3:30
27. Billy Gunn by Owen Hart at 0:11
28. Fatu by Hunter Hearst Helmsley at 9:28 (final nine)
29. Tatanka by Diesel at 3:28 (final eleven)
30. Duke Droese by Diesel at 1:15 (final ten)
1997:
After Shawn Michaels's victory. Michaels would go on to maintain his boyhood dream by capturing the World Wrestling Federation Championship at WrestleMania 12 over Bret Hart. Michaels would stay on as Champion for the remainder of 8 months until he dropped the title at the 1996 Survivor Series to Vader at Madison Square Garden. Michaels would be determined to win back the title in his hometown. But plus, There were new contenders that wanted to capture the Royal Rumble, the 1996 King of The Ring Winner Stone Cold Steve Austin, the 2-time 1993 & 1994 Royal Rumble Winner Bret "The Hitman" Hart and The Undertaker and Mankind as well. But who would win it all?. Meanwhile on another front, WCW now had their major stars and the three superstars who would be in the WWF in the 90s formed a new faction, the nWo which would threaten the entire World Wrestling Federation at the hands of WCW. But WWF seemed to be making headway countering edgier product against WCW and ECW with Austin 3:16 at the 1996 King of The Ring.
Rebooked Royal Rumble Results
Hunter Hearst Helmsley D. Goldust to regain the WWF Intercontinental Championship at 17:38 with Chyna in Helmsley's corner. I wanted to bring Chyna in early, I'd have her manage Helmsley in late December of 1996. And I'd have Goldust win the title over Helmsley at a Saturday Night's Main Event at the start of 1997 and have him drop the title to Helmsley at the Rumble.
Faarooq D. Ahmed Johnson at 11:37 with help from the Nation of Domination Members.
Owen Hart and British Bulldog D. The Godwinns at 11:21 to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship.
Vader D. Shawn Michaels at 19:11 to retain the World Wrestling Federation Championship in a No Holds Barred Match with intereference from Sycho Sid.
The Undertaker won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match by last eliminating Steve Austin at 1:06:32
Orders of Entries and Eliminations
1. Steve Austin by The Undertaker at 1:06:32 (final two)
2. Bart Gunn by Steve Austin at 1:13
3. Henry Godwinn by Steve Austin at 1:45
4. Goldust by Hunter Hearst Helmsley at 17:21
5. Crush by Ahmed Johnson at 9:11
6. Ahmed Johnson by Steve Austin and Faarooq at 55:12 (final six)
7. Hunter Hearst Helmsley by Marc Mero at 22:35
8. Jake Roberts by Steve Austin at 8:10
9. Rocky Maivia by Steve Austin at 59:21 (final four)
10. British Bulldog by Owen Hart at 18:59
11. Mankind by The Undertaker at 49:11 (final seven)
12. Savio Vega by Steve Austin at 5:39
13. Billy Gunn by Rocky Maivia at 1:45
14. Owen Hart by Rocky Maivia at 16:20
15. Roadie by Sycho Sid at 9:13
16. Faarooq by Bret Hart at 33:45 (final five)
17. Marc Mero by Mankind at 21:11
18. Sycho Sid by The Undertaker at 19:22
19. Flash Funk by The Undertaker at 15:30
20. Headbanger Mosh by Bret Hart at 2:45
21. Bret Hart by Steve Austin at 21:43 (final three)
22. Headbanger Thrasher by Bret Hart at 0:15
23. Phineas Godwinn by Steve Austin at 4:40
24. Bob Holly by The Undertaker at 5:27
25. Bam Bam Bigelow by The Undertaker at 3:26
26. The Undertaker (winner)
27. The Sultan by Bret Hart at 5:30
28. Doink (surprise return) by Steve Austin at 0:52
29. Jerry Lawler by Terry Funk at 2:29 (final nine)
30. Terry Funk by Mankind at 3:54 (final eight)
1994:
1993 was the end of the Hulkamania Era and a start of a New Era, the New Generation. After WrestleMania 9 was over. Bret Hart became the face of the company after defeating Randy Savage to win the WWF Championship. And finally ended the career of Hulk Hogan at the 1993 King of The Ring in a clean match. But hit a roadblock when he dropped the title to the 1993 King of The Ring winner Yokozuna at Summerslam and that meant Yokozuna was on a tear as champion surviving every challenger including defeating The Undertaker at the 1993 Survivor Series in a Casket Match. Meanwhile as Yokozuna was on the hunt for the World Wrestling Federation Championship, before Summerslam. Lex Luger was embroiled in a feud with Yokozuna. And that would lead to a title match at the 1994 Royal Rumble with No Disqualifactions, No Countouts and No Holds Barred. Plus, Bret's road to get back to the title would be a bumpy road when his brother Owen turned on him at the start of 1994. This would lead to new things happening between now and The Royal Rumble.
Rebooked Royal Rumble Results:
Tatanka D. Ludvig Borga at 6:21 with a cross body off the top rope.
The Quebecers D. The 123 Kid and Marty Jannetty at 15:30 to regain the WWF Tag Team Championship.
Shawn Michaels D. Razor Ramon in a Ladder Match at 18:45 to regain the WWF Intercontinental Championship, Why I wanted to do this match instead of WrestleMania 10 is because WWF wanted to see a Michaels vs Savage match for the Intercontinental Title, and I thought the perfect way to do it would be at the Rumble, Razor will regain the title after WrestleMania but will drop it to Diesel.
Lex Luger D. Yokozuna at 11:30 in a No Holds Barred Match to regain the WWF Championship.
Bret Hart won the Royal Rumble at 1:09:45 by last eliminating Randy Savage to earn a shot at the WWF Title at WrestleMania X.
Orders of Entries and Eliminations
1. Owen Hart by Bret Hart at 1:03:00 (final three)
2. Marty Jannetty by Diesel at 11:32
3. Headshrinker Fatu by Scott Steiner at 3:14
4. Scott Steiner by Diesel at 8:53
5. Kwang by Diesel at 7:04
6. The 123 Kid by Owen Hart at 14:53
7. Mabel by Diesel at 3:10
8. Diesel by Randy Savage and Bret Hart at 57:28 (final seven)
9. Bart Gunn by Diesel at 0:26
10. Tatanka by Bam Bam Bigelow at 40:28 (final six)
11. Bob Backlund by Owen Hart at 4:28
12. Quebecer Jacques by Randy Savage at 3:27
13. Randy Savage by Bret Hart at 49:28 (final two)
14. Mo by Diesel at 3:15
15. Rick Steiner by Crush at 10:29
16. Quebecer Pierre by Bret Hart at 18:49
17. Kamala by Bam Bam Bigelow at 8:39
18. Jeff Jarrett by Randy Savage at 21:11 (final five)
19. Crush by Randy Savage at 15:50 (final eight)
20. Bam Bam Bigelow by Bret Hart at 19:45 (final four)
21. Bob Holly by Bam Bam Bigelow at 14:28 (final nine)
22. Headshrinker Samu by Randy Savage at 3:30
23. Bret "The Hitman" Hart (winner) 19:11
24. Ludvig Borga by Bret Hart at 3:15
25. Greg Valentine by Adam Bomb at 10:30 (final eleven)
26. Rick Martel by Tatanka at 7:43 (final twelve)
27. Doink The Clown by Diesel at 8:28 (final thirteen)
28. I.R.S. by Tatanka at 2:05
29. Virgil by Diesel at 3:05 (final fourteen)
30. Adam Bomb by Bret Hart at 4:29 (final ten)
1995:
After Bret's win. Luger would eventually turn heel saying that he didn't need the fans's help to beat Yokozuna for the title. He did it so he could get ahead and that he wanted to prove to Bret Hart that he can beat him at WrestleMania X. Luger was wrong, Bret defeated Luger to capture his second World Wrestling Federation Championship at Madison Square Garden, Bret would have the title for eight months until dropping the title at the 1994 Survivor Series to his brother Owen Hart in a Submission Match, but Owen would lose the title three days later to a face-turned Diesel after he turned on Shawn Michaels at the 1994 Survivor Series. But 1995 was someone to watch out and that somebody was The Bad Guy Razor Ramon despite losing the Intercontinental Title for the third time against Jeff Jarrett at the first Saturday Night's Main Event of 1995. Razor staked his claim that he would win the 1995 Royal Rumble. And also somebody would have their claim too and that would be Shawn Michaels.
Rebooked 1995 Royal Rumble Results:
Jeff Jarrett D. Tatanka at 9:54 to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
The Steiner Brothers D. The Legion of Doom at 18:58 to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship. Reasons why I wanted to see the Steiners and The Legion of Doom in 1995 is because there weren't many Tag Teams in 1995 in the WWF. So I decided to bring The Steiners and The LOD in 1995, The Steiners won the WWF Tag Team Titles at a house show before the Survivor Series in 1994 over HBK & Diesel. And the Legion of Doom returned in the Fall of 1994.
Diesel D. Bret Hart at 20:39 to retain the World Wrestling Federation Championship.
Razor Ramon won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match by last eliminating Shawn Michaels at 1:06:24
1. Razor Ramon (winner) 1:06:24
2. Shawn Michaels by Razor Ramon at 1:06:24 (final two)
3. Crush by The Undertaker at 13:30
4. Duke Droese by Shawn Michaels at 6:13
5. King Kong Bundy by Razor Ramon at 14:28
6. Tatanka by Shawn Michaels at 23:30
7. Bob Backlund by Razor Ramon at 1:06
8. Fatu by Bam Bam Bigelow at 12:07
9. Bob Holly by Shawn Michaels at 15:39
10. I.R.S. by The Undertaker at 2:47
11. The Undertaker by Yokozuna at 40:45 (final eleven)
12. Jim Neidhart by British Bulldog at 18:46
13. Virgil by Bam Bam Bigelow at 2:38
14. Bam Bam Bigelow by Razor Ramon at 19:40
15. Savio Vega by Shawn Michaels at 16:05
16. Owen Hart by British Bulldog at 26:45 (final five)
17. The 123 Kid by Owen Hart at 25:30 (final six)
18. Mabel by Yokozuna at 9:28
19. Sionne by Yokozuna at 9:13
20. Jeff Jarrett by Razor Ramon at 15:39 (final seven)
21. Man Mountain Rock by Yokozuna at 4:30
22. Rick Martel by Owen Hart at 18:49 (final eight)
23. Yokozuna by Rick Martel, The 123 Kid, Owen Hart, British Bulldog, Lex Luger, Razor Ramon and Shawn Michaels at 17:43 (final nine)
24. British Bulldog by Lex Luger at 17:29 (final four)
25. Hakushi by The 123 Kid at 9:39 (final twelve)
26. Kama by The Undertaker at 7:30
27. Bart Gunn by Yokozuna at 5:15
28. Billy Gunn by Shawn Michaels at 2:45
29. Adam Bomb by Lex Luger at 3:20 (final thirteen)
30. Lex Luger by Razor Ramon at 10:59 (final three)
1996:
After Razor earned his spot to win the 1995 Royal Rumble, And Shawn also earned his opportunity since he was the #2 entrant. WWF President Gorilla Monsoon decided that it would be Razor vs Shawn vs Diesel at WrestleMania 11 in a Triple Threat Match for the Title with All The Kliq headlining the main event, but in the end it was Razor Ramon that walked out of Hartford with the World Wrestling Federation Championship and Razor would turn back every challenger all the way through the end of 1995 and would stay champion to the better part of 1996 in which Bret Hart won a #1 Contenders Match to earn a shot at the WWF Championship at the 1996 Royal Rumble. 1995 would also see a rise in Shawn Michaels's popularity as he would become the fan favorite for the first time since 1992. After winning the Intercontinental Championship in 1995. Michaels would drop the Intercontinental Title or forfeit the Intercontinental Title due to a group of thugs attacking him, at the 1995 Survivor Series. Michaels made his return but the next night after the Survivor Series. Michaels would collapse in the middle of his match against Owen Hart. But Michaels would be cleared to return at the 1996 Royal Rumble, but would the boyhood dream come true?.
Rebooked Royal Rumble Results:
Goldust D. The 123 Kid at 11:04 to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
The Steiner Brothers D. The Bodydonnas at 13:30 to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship.
Alundra Blayze D. Aja Kong at 3:28 to retain the WWF Women's Championship, this would be the last Women's Match for the Women until 1999 at the Royal Rumble.
Bret Hart D. Razor Ramon at 19:30 to regain the World Wrestling Federation Championship.
Shawn Michaels won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match by last eliminating Owen Hart at 1:10:52
Orders of Entries and Eliminations
1. The Undertaker by Vader at 49:30
2. Diesel by Shawn Michaels at 1:02:38 (final five)
3. Henry Godwinn by Hunter Hearst Helmsley at 9:26
4. Bob Backlund by The Undertaker at 1:42
5. Kama by The Undertaker at 8:29
6. Bob Holly by Yokozuna at 11:21
7. Hunter Hearst Helmsley by Diesel at 59:23 (final seven)
8. Hakushi by Owen Hart at 31:29
9. Jeff Jarrett by Shawn Michaels at 21:21
10. Yokozuna by Shawn Michaels at 20:46
11. Jerry Lawler by Jake Roberts at 3:26
12. Jake Roberts by Steve Austin at 27:38
13. British Bulldog by Shawn Michaels at 1:05:21 (final three)
14. The 123 Kid by Vader at 17:08
15. Sycho Sid by Vader at 10:09
16. Marty Jannetty by Vader at 5:13
17. Ahmed Johnson by British Bulldog at 23:35 (final four)
18. Duke Droese by Vader at 3:06
19. Vader by Shawn Michaels at 16:48
20. Shawn Michaels (winner)
21. Goldust by Ahmed Johnson at 19:27 (final six)
22. Owen Hart by Shawn Michaels at 21:11 (final two)
23. Bam Bam Bigelow by Vader at 4:40
24. Mabel by The Undertaker at 2:55
25. Steve Austin by Shawn Michaels at 15:46 (final eight)
26. Bart Gunn by Steve Austin at 3:30
27. Billy Gunn by Owen Hart at 0:11
28. Fatu by Hunter Hearst Helmsley at 9:28 (final nine)
29. Tatanka by Diesel at 3:28 (final eleven)
30. Duke Droese by Diesel at 1:15 (final ten)
1997:
After Shawn Michaels's victory. Michaels would go on to maintain his boyhood dream by capturing the World Wrestling Federation Championship at WrestleMania 12 over Bret Hart. Michaels would stay on as Champion for the remainder of 8 months until he dropped the title at the 1996 Survivor Series to Vader at Madison Square Garden. Michaels would be determined to win back the title in his hometown. But plus, There were new contenders that wanted to capture the Royal Rumble, the 1996 King of The Ring Winner Stone Cold Steve Austin, the 2-time 1993 & 1994 Royal Rumble Winner Bret "The Hitman" Hart and The Undertaker and Mankind as well. But who would win it all?. Meanwhile on another front, WCW now had their major stars and the three superstars who would be in the WWF in the 90s formed a new faction, the nWo which would threaten the entire World Wrestling Federation at the hands of WCW. But WWF seemed to be making headway countering edgier product against WCW and ECW with Austin 3:16 at the 1996 King of The Ring.
Rebooked Royal Rumble Results
Hunter Hearst Helmsley D. Goldust to regain the WWF Intercontinental Championship at 17:38 with Chyna in Helmsley's corner. I wanted to bring Chyna in early, I'd have her manage Helmsley in late December of 1996. And I'd have Goldust win the title over Helmsley at a Saturday Night's Main Event at the start of 1997 and have him drop the title to Helmsley at the Rumble.
Faarooq D. Ahmed Johnson at 11:37 with help from the Nation of Domination Members.
Owen Hart and British Bulldog D. The Godwinns at 11:21 to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship.
Vader D. Shawn Michaels at 19:11 to retain the World Wrestling Federation Championship in a No Holds Barred Match with intereference from Sycho Sid.
The Undertaker won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match by last eliminating Steve Austin at 1:06:32
Orders of Entries and Eliminations
1. Steve Austin by The Undertaker at 1:06:32 (final two)
2. Bart Gunn by Steve Austin at 1:13
3. Henry Godwinn by Steve Austin at 1:45
4. Goldust by Hunter Hearst Helmsley at 17:21
5. Crush by Ahmed Johnson at 9:11
6. Ahmed Johnson by Steve Austin and Faarooq at 55:12 (final six)
7. Hunter Hearst Helmsley by Marc Mero at 22:35
8. Jake Roberts by Steve Austin at 8:10
9. Rocky Maivia by Steve Austin at 59:21 (final four)
10. British Bulldog by Owen Hart at 18:59
11. Mankind by The Undertaker at 49:11 (final seven)
12. Savio Vega by Steve Austin at 5:39
13. Billy Gunn by Rocky Maivia at 1:45
14. Owen Hart by Rocky Maivia at 16:20
15. Roadie by Sycho Sid at 9:13
16. Faarooq by Bret Hart at 33:45 (final five)
17. Marc Mero by Mankind at 21:11
18. Sycho Sid by The Undertaker at 19:22
19. Flash Funk by The Undertaker at 15:30
20. Headbanger Mosh by Bret Hart at 2:45
21. Bret Hart by Steve Austin at 21:43 (final three)
22. Headbanger Thrasher by Bret Hart at 0:15
23. Phineas Godwinn by Steve Austin at 4:40
24. Bob Holly by The Undertaker at 5:27
25. Bam Bam Bigelow by The Undertaker at 3:26
26. The Undertaker (winner)
27. The Sultan by Bret Hart at 5:30
28. Doink (surprise return) by Steve Austin at 0:52
29. Jerry Lawler by Terry Funk at 2:29 (final nine)
30. Terry Funk by Mankind at 3:54 (final eight)