At the end of this month WWE will put on it’s 39th Annual Royal Rumble event so this morning, we’re stepping into the spotlight at one of the most memorable events of the early ’90s — the 1991 Royal Rumble.

This was the night the Rumble found its groove. With a loaded lineup of WWF superstars, unforgettable moments, and the rise of one of wrestling’s most polarizing villains, the 1991 Rumble delivered chaos, storytelling, and a New Champion. From shocking eliminations to the first ever 2-time winner,  this event helped cement the Royal Rumble as must-see wrestling every January.