During the event, Dino Bravo made a world record attempt to bench press 715 lbs. Bravo was successful but with the help of spotter Jesse "The Body" Ventura. A contract signing was held at this show between Hulk Hogan and André the Giant for a WrestleMania III rematch at The Main Event for the WWF Championship. This Royal Rumble features the smallest amount of entrants ever at twenty.