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5.8 / 10(10 votes)IMDbPG19892h 34mUnited States of America

WWE Royal Rumble 1989

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The 1989 WWE Royal Rumble was the second annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation, and the first one to be held on pay-per-view. It took place on January 15, 1989 at The Summit in Houston, Texas. The main event was the 1989 Royal Rumble match won by Big John Studd, who last eliminated Ted DiBiase to win the match. Featured matches on the undercard were Jim Duggan and The Hart Foundation versus Dino Bravo and The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, Rockin' Robin versus Judy Martin for the WWE Women's Championship and "King" Haku versus Harley Race.

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Royal Rumble 1989 Intro

Type: Trailer • Published 2008-02-25

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vince McMahon
Screenplay & Story
Pat Patterson, Bruce Prichard, Vince McMahon
Original Title
WWE Royal Rumble 1989
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 34m
Production Studios
World Wrestling Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vince McMahon

Screenplay & Story

Pat Patterson, Bruce Prichard, Vince McMahon

Department Leadership Roster

Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon

Director

Pat Patterson

Pat Patterson

Writer

Bruce Prichard

Bruce Prichard

Writer

Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WWE Royal Rumble 1989

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is WWE Royal Rumble 1989 about?

The 1989 WWE Royal Rumble was the second annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation, and the first one to be held on pay-per-view. It took place on January 15, 1989 at The Summit in Houston, Texas. The main event was the 1989 Royal Rumble match won by Big John Studd, who last eliminated Ted DiBiase to win the match. Featured matches on the undercard were Jim Duggan and The Hart Foundation versus Dino Bravo and The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, Rockin' Robin versus Judy Martin for the WWE Women's Championship and "King" Haku versus Harley Race.

Who directed WWE Royal Rumble 1989?

WWE Royal Rumble 1989 was directed by Vince McMahon.

Who stars in WWE Royal Rumble 1989?

The principal cast of WWE Royal Rumble 1989 includes John Minton, Ted DiBiase Sr., Hulk Hogan, Randy Poffo, André Roussimoff.

When was WWE Royal Rumble 1989 released and how long is it?

WWE Royal Rumble 1989 was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for WWE Royal Rumble 1989?

WWE Royal Rumble 1989 holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).