I saw this rumble match very recently as I immediately realized that the amount of star power and adding the world title to the mix gave this Rumble match stakes instead of the tried-and-true method of anointing the next big star.
Ric Flair lasting a whole hour was tremendous and it was a sign of Hogan’s waning popularity in the early 90s as the audience’s taste began to change when Sid Justice got a surprisingly big reaction, despite being a heel at the time.
It’s the high water mark of Royal Rumble matches.