WWE Royal Rumble 1989 (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, WWE Royal Rumble 1989 is an action and drama film directed by Vince McMahon, running about 155 minutes. “No Partners... 30 Opponents” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. WWE Royal Rumble 1989 stars John Minton as Big John Studd, Ted DiBiase Sr. as "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Bill Eadie as Demolition Ax and Barry Darsow as Demolition Smash, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, WWE Royal Rumble 1989 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch WWE Royal Rumble 1989 page.
If you liked it. Fans of WWE Royal Rumble 1989 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch WWE Royal Rumble 1989 (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for WWE Royal Rumble 1989 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is WWE Royal Rumble 1989 worth watching?
- WWE Royal Rumble 1989 holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in WWE Royal Rumble 1989?
- WWE Royal Rumble 1989 stars John Minton, Ted DiBiase Sr., Bill Eadie, Barry Darsow and André Roussimoff.
- When was WWE Royal Rumble 1989 released?
- WWE Royal Rumble 1989 was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.