Royal Rumble 1988: photos
Taking place Jan. 24, 1988, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the first Royal Rumble Match was a 20-man bout that aired on USA Network, not pay-per-view. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who drew No. 13, won the inaugural Rumble Match by eliminating One Man Gang. That same night, Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan signed a contract for a WrestleMania III rematch.
WWE President Jack Tunney presides over a contract signing between then–WWE Champion Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant.
The first Royal Rumble Match gets under way.
