WWF ROYAL RUMBLE PREVIEW - JANUARY 21, 1996
30 MAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
Announced competitors include: Ax, The Barbarian, Barry Horowitz, Bob Backlund, Bodydonna Zip, Bret Hart, Crush, Davey Boy Smith, Diesel, Goldust, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Jeff Jarrett, Jerry Lawler, Kerry Von Erich, Mabel, Make A Difference Fatu, “The Rumbler” Marty Jannetty, Mr. Perfect, Nailz, Owen Hart, Razor Ramon, Ted DiBiase, Tito Santana, and Yokozuna
WWF WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Shawn Michaels (c) vs. Scotty Flamingo
TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Brains & Brawn vs. Yokozuna & Owen Hart
WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Mr. Perfect vs. The Brooklyn Brawler
Sid & The Kid vs. The Bushwhackers
Ahmed Johnson vs. Kama Mustafa
WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION
World Heavyweight Champion: Shawn Michaels (2) - 63 days
Intercontinental Champion: Mr. Perfect - 157 days
Tag Team Champions: Brains & Brawn - 157 days
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
World Heavyweight Champion: Ricky Steamboat - 126 days
United States Champion: Bam Bam Bigelow - 25 days
Tag Team Champions: The Blue Bloods - 189 days
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