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Video: The entire first WWE Royal Rumble match from 1988

Aaron Rift January 12, 2025

From WWE Vault: The first-ever Royal Rumble Match takes place as 20 WWE Superstars compete to become the first Royal Rumble winner. Find the latest Superstar gear at WWEShop: http://shop.wwe.com.

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Video: The entire first WWE Royal Rumble match from 1988

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