The build-up to the match started at the 1990 WWF Royal Rumble where the Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior went face to face for a brief encounter that excited the fans and the matchmakers of the World Wrestling Federation.
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Now imagine this: April Fool's Day, April 1, 1990, nearly 68,000 people attending a professional wrestling event to witness Hulk Hogan, the World Wrestling Federation World Heavyweight Champion against The Ultimate Warrior, the World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion in a Title vs Title Match.
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Hulk Hogan vs The Ultimate Warrior
Named 1990's "Match of the Year" by Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine readers, the match lasted almost 23 minutes and ended with a clean pinfall. The Ultimate Warrior went on to hold the WWF World Heavyweight Championship for 293 days. Hulk Hogan wouldn't become WWF Champion again until he defeated Sgt. Slaughter on March 24, 1991.
Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior face-off
Royal Rumble - January 21, 1990
The Ultimate Warrior promo on Hulk Hogan
February 4, 1990
The Ultimate Warrior promo on Hulk Hogan
The Main Event - February 23, 1990
Hulk Hogan promo on The Ultimate Warrior
March 1990
In 2014, Warrior in his own words...about WrestleMania VI
PLUS BONUS MATCH: Ultimate Warrior vs Mr. Perfect
March 19, 1990
The contract signing between Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior
March 25, 1990
Hulk Hogan vs The Ultimate Warrior
April 1, 1990
Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior
Survivor Series - November 22, 1990
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