For WWE fans, the Royal Rumble is one of the events that they look forward to the most all year long.
USA Network broadcasted the first Royal Rumble in 1988. The corporation made the first Rumble an annual pay-per-view in 1989 after its huge popularity.
Hamilton's Copps Coliseum was full with 18,000 enthusiastic fans who were witnessing the start of one of the greatest events of all time.
Unlike the customary 30-man Royal Rumble match, the inaugural matchup had only 20 entrants who competed for the glory.
It might have come as a surprise to many that entrant number 13 Jim Duggan walked out of the ring as the victor.
Even though it was not anticipated, Jim instantly rose to heights he would've never imagined after winning the inaugural Royal Rumble match.
Jim was as popular as the face of WWE for quite a while after his feat and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan was written down in the history books of WWE.
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