Rick Martel lasted 52 minutes and 17 minutes in this match, setting a new record for longevity in a Royal Rumble match. This Rumble marked the first ever no-show as no one entered the ring when number 18 came. Once all the entrants had gotten involved, the commentators realized that Randy Savage was the missing man. Hulk Hogan, who entered the match at number 24, won this match by eliminating Earthquake. Hulk Hogan became the first man to win the Royal Rumble match twice. Hulk Hogan also eliminated the highest number of participants in this match (6).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=YVXFKibuXJE

In case you haven’t watched them yet, relive the thrill of earlier Royal Rumble matches at these links:

Royal Rumble 1988

Royal Rumble 1989

Royal Rumble 1990

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