Slaughter, who had returned to the WWF in 1990 and became a villainous (heel) sympathizer of the Iraqi government. Their feud began building during a time when the United States was engaged in Operation Desert Shield (which became Operation Desert Storm on January 17, two days before the Royal Rumble).
Slaughter, who returned to the WWF in 1990 and became an antagonist supporting the Iraqi government. Their feud began during a period when the United States was engaged in Operation Desert Shield (which later evolved into Operation Desert Storm on January 17th, two days before the Royal Rumble).