Episode 159 - Superstars - July 23rd

 

Results from this week's 'Superstars':

"The Rebel" Dick Slater pinned Terry Gibbs.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with King Kong Bundy) spoke about Big John Studd.

There was an advert for 'SummerSlam'.

The Brooklyn Brawler pinned Reno Riggins.

There was an advert for WWF LJN toys, followed by an advert for 'SummerSlam'.

The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) defeated Barry O & Gary Royal, when Roma pinned Barry O.

Onstage with Craig DeGeorge, WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, addressed "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase's offer to buy the WWF Championship. Hogan said the answer is a resounding "no".

Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Don Kernodle.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed this Saturday night's show in the Philadelphia Spectrum. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid). Craig DeGeorge interviewed "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. Ken Resnick interviewed "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond) spoke about The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell), and The Killer Bees spoke about The Rougeaus.

The Spectrum card in full is:

SIX-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH:

Hulk Hogan & The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) v Killer Khan & Demolition (Ax & Smash)

WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP:

(c) "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) v "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan

WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP #1 CONTENDER BATTLE ROYAL:

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, Mike Rotunda, "The Natural" Butch Reed, "King" Harley Race, The Honky Tonk Man, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, "Cowboy" Bob Orton

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat v The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji)

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake v Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) v The Moondogs (Rex & Spot)

Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware v The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) v The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart)

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Tiger Chung Lee.

Episode 158 - Wrestling Challenge - July 22nd

 

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

Davey Boy Smith pinned Shadow #2.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash) spoke about The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid). Big John Studd v King Kong Bundy was announced for the show.

King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned David Haskins.

In 'The Snake Pit', with Jake "The Snake" Roberts, the guest was The Honky Tonk Man. Things got tense between Jake & HTM.

The Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) defeated The Nightmares, by submission, to Barbarian's Claw Hold.

Onstage, Craig DeGeorge interviewed "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil). DiBiase bragged about buying the WWF Championship, from Hulk Hogan, and about buying the editor of WWF Magazine, and vowed to be the first Million Dollar Champion.

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart) defeated Rocky King, by submission, with the Figure Four Leg Lock.

In the Event Centre, Sean Mooney detailed this Saturday night's show in The Spectrum, in Philadelphia. "Cowboy" Bob Orton, and "The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick), each spoke about the Intercontinental Championship Number 1 Contender Battle Royal. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), spoke about "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and addressed the winner of the Battle Royal. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The Magnificent Muraco, about Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake v Hercules, and The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) v The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond) was announced for the show. The Killer Bees spoke about the match.

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned Moondog Rex.

Episode 157 - Superstars - July 16th

 

Results from this week's 'Superstars of Wrestling':

Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) pinned Barry Hardy.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) spoke about challenging WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash).

Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel) defeated Jose Estrada & Jose Luis Rivera, when Santana pinned Rivera.

The WWF managers offered their opinions on "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase offering to buy the WWF Championship, from Hulk Hogan, including Jimmy Hart, Slick, and Mr. Fuji.

"The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) pinned Billy Travis.

Footage aired from this past weekend, when Craig DeGeorge approached WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, regarding "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase's offer to buy the WWF Championship. Hogan said he will address it next week.

"Cowboy" Bob Orton & The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji) defeated George South & Rocky King, when South submitted to Muraco's Asiatic Spike.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed the upcoming card, in the Philadelphia Spectrum, on Saturday, July 25th. The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart), and "Outlaw" Ron Bass, each spoke about the Battle Royal, with the winner to challenge for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, at 'SummerSlam'. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan spoke about "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. Announced for the show, Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel) v The Moondogs (Rex & Spot).

Bret "Hitman" Hart defeated "Playboy" Buddy Rose, by submission, with the Sharpshooter.

Next week - WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, will address "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase's offer to buy the WWF Championship.

Episode 156 - Wrestling Challenge - July 15th

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Rocky King.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash), will defend their Titles against The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid). There was a recap of Demolition defeating The British Bulldogs for the WWF Tag Team Championship, at 'WrestleMania'.

The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) defeated Jose Estrada & Jose Luis Rivera, when Butch pinned Rivera.

There was a recap from last week's 'Superstars', of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil), onstage with Craig DeGeorge, offering to buy the WWF Championship, from Hulk Hogan. DeGeorge spoke with WWF President, Jack Tunney, who said he is unsure if Hogan has received a formal offer from DiBiase, and he's also unsure of the WWF rules regarding such a transaction.

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned The Gladiator.

In 'The Snake Pit', with Jake "The Snake" Roberts, the guests were "The Natural" Butch Reed & Slick.

"Adorable" Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart) defeated David Haskins, by submission, with Goodnight Irene.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed the upcoming show in the Philadelphia Spectrum, on Saturday, July 25th. In a Six-Man Tag Team Match, WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan & The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) will face Killer Khan & WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash). There will a Battle Royal, with the winner to challenge for the WWF Intercontinental Title, at 'SummerSlam'.The participants are: "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, "Cowboy" Bob Orton, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Mike Rotunda, The Honky Tonk Man, "King" Harley Race, and "The Natural" Butch Reed. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, will defend his Title against "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. Gene Okerlund interviewed Duggan. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat will meet The Magnificent Muraco. There was a recap of Muraco & Mr. Fuji hanging Steamboat in The Spectrum, back on May 30th. Steamboat spoke about the match.

The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated The Mulkey Brothers (Randy & Bill), when Tama got the pin.

Next week - "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff v Moondog Rex.

Episode 155 - Madison Square Garden - July 11th

 

Results from Madison Square Garden:

Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse "The Body" Ventura were on commentary.

"King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Don Kernodle.

The Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) defeated The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart), when Barbarian pinned Jacques.

"The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) pinned Mike Rotunda.

Sean Mooney interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, about his Title defense against Killer Khan, and about "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase's offer to buy the WWF Championship.

King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat & "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff defeated The Magnificent Muraco & "Cowboy" Bob Orton (with Mr. Fuji), when Orndorff pinned Orton.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) pinned "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan

WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji) retained their Titles by defeating The Moondogs (Rex & Spot), when Smash pinned Rex.

Gorilla Monsoon interviewed "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil), who spoke about his victory over "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and his quest to purchase the WWF Championship.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, retained his Title, when he pinned Killer Khan (with Mr. Fuji).

Episode 154 - Superstars - July 9th

 

Results from this week's 'Superstars':

Mike Rotunda spoke about challenging WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) spoke about his Title defense against Mike Rotunda.

Vince McMahon & Jesse "The Body" Ventura were on commentary.

The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) defeated Goldie Rogers & Charlie Fulton, when Roma pinned Fulton.

There was arena footage of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil), post-match, paying a young fan to kiss his bare foot.

Onstage with Craig DeGeorge, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil), said he is going to buy the WWF Championship from Hulk Hogan.

Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Siva Afi.

There was an advert for the July issue of WWF Magazine.

There was an advert for 'SummerSlam'.

Killer Khan (with Mr. Fuji) pinned "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell.

There was a Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) promo.

There was a Honky Tonk Man & Jimmy Hart promo.

The Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) defeated Barry O & Gary Royal, when Barbarian pinned Barry O.

In the Event Centre, Sean Mooney detailed this weekend's show, in Madison Square Garden. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, about his Title defense against Killer Khan. Ken Resnick interviewed "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, about teaming with Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat against The Magnificent Muraco & "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Craig DeGeorge interviewed "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, about "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. The MSG card in full is:

WWF CHAMPIONSHIP:

(c) Hulk Hogan v Killer Khan (with Mr. Fuji)

WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS:

(c) Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji) v The Moondogs (Rex & Spot)

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat & "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff v The Magnificent Muraco & "Cowboy" Bob Orton (with Mr. Fuji)

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil)

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart v King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) v The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart)

Mike Rotunda v "The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick)

Don Kernodle v "King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Mooney also detailed the upcoming show at The Spectrum, in Philadelphia, on Saturday, July 25th. There will be a 10 Man Battle Royal to determine the number one contender for the Intercontinental Championship.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) retained his Title when he pinned Mike Rotunda.

Episode 153 - Wrestling Challenge - July 8th

 

Results from this week's 'Wrestling Challenge':

Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan were on commentary.

Don Kernodle defeated "Iron" Mike Sharpe, by submission, with the Cobra Clutch. During the match it was announced that Kernodle will meet "King" Harley Race, this Saturday night, in Madison Square Garden.

In 'The Snake Pit', with Jake "The Snake" Roberts, the guests were "The Natural" Butch Reed & Slick.

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned Gary Royal. During the match, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat cut an inset promo speaking about teaming with Orndorff to meet The Magnificent Muraco & "Cowboy" Bob Orton, this Saturday night, in Madison Square Garden.

There was an advert for the July issue of WWF Magazine, followed by an advert for 'SummerSlam'.

The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart) defeated Reno Riggins & Mario Mancini, when Raymond pinned Riggins.

There was a vignette on Killer Khan, narrated by Mr. Fuji.

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake defeated "Crippler" Rip Oliver, by submission, with the Sleeper.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed this Saturday's card in Madison Square Garden. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Killer Khan & Mr. Fuji. Okerlund interviewed The Magnificent Muraco & "Cowboy" Bob Orton. The MSG Card in full is:

WWF CHAMPIONSHIP:

(c) Hulk Hogan v Killer Khan (with Mr. Fuji)

WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS:

(c) Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji) v The Moondogs (Rex & Spot)

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat & "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff v The Magnificent Muraco & "Cowboy" Bob Orton (with Mr. Fuji)

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil)

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart v King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) v The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart)

Mike Rotunda v "The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick)

Don Kernodle v "King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

On Saturday night, July 25th, the WWF will return to The Spectrum, in Philadelphia. Mooney announced Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware v The Islanders (Haku & Tama) for the show.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned The Brooklyn Brawler.

Episode 152 - Superstars - July 2nd

 

This week on 'Superstars':

Koko B. Ware pinned Goldie Rogers.

Recap of the 'King of The Ring' Tournament.

Onstage with Craig DeGeorge, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil), spoke about his 'King of The Ring' victory, said he wants the WWF Championship, and said that next week he would have a message for WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) defeated Barry O & Gary Royal, when Santana pinned Royal.

Recap of WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash) defeating The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell), at 'King of The Ring'.

Recap of WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, defeating "Macho Man" Randy Savage, at 'King of The Ring'.

"King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Siva Afi.

Recap of WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, defeating "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, at 'King of The Ring'.

WWF Magazine July issue advert.

'SummerSlam' advert.

The Moondogs (Rex & Spot) defeated Duane Gill & Jake Milliman, when Rex pinned Milliman.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed the Madison Square Garden show, coming up on Saturday, July 11th. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Mr. Fuji, about Killer Khan's challenge of WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan. WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash), entered the frame, and spoke about The Moondogs (Rex & Spot).The Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) v The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond) was announced. Jimmy Hart (with The Fabulous Rougeau Bros.) spoke about The Powers of Pain.

Mike Rotunda pinned Tiger Chung Lee

Next week - The Powers of Pain, and WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, will defend his Title against Mike Rotunda. Rude spoke about the match.

Episode 151 - Wrestling Challenge - July 1st

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

"The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) pinned George South.

Recap of the 'King of The Ring' Tournament.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) spoke about winning the 'King of The Ring' Tournament, and about how he wants the WWF Championship.

Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) defeated "Playboy" Buddy Rose & "Crippler" Rip Oliver, when Barbarian pinned Rose.

Recap of WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash) defeating The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell), at 'King of The Ring'.

Recap of WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, defeating "Macho Man" Randy Savage, at 'King of The Ring'.

The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo, with Jimmy Hart) defeated S.D. Jones & "Pistol" Pez Whatley, when Bravo pinned Whatley.

Recap of WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, defeating "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, at 'King of The Ring'.

WWF Magazine July issue advert.

'SummerSlam' advert.

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart pinned Barry O.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed the Madison Square Garden show, coming up on Saturday, July 11th. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, will defend his Title against Killer Khan. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Hogan. WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash), will defend their Titles against The Moondogs (Rex & Spot). "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan will face "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Duggan spoke about the match.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat defeated "Cowboy" Bob Orton, by disqualification, when The Magnificent Muraco attacked Steamboat. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff made the save for Steamboat, who was being attacked by both Muraco and Orton.

Episode 150 - King of The Ring - June 28th

 

Results from 'King of The Ring', live on pay-per-view, from Dayton, Ohio:

Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse "The Body" Ventura are on commentary.

In a 'King of The Ring' Quarter-Final Match, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) pinned Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka.

Footage was aired from earlier in the night, when "Macho Man" Randy Savage was arriving at the arena, and was attacked by King Kong Bundy.

Recap of The Magnificent Muraco & Mr. Fuji hanging Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, in the Philadelphia Spectrum, on May 30th.

In a 'King of The Ring' Quarter-Final Match, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and The Magnificent Muraco were both eliminated from the tournament, when both were counted out. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase advanced to the final after receiving a bye in the semi-finals. After the match, Muraco attacked Steamboat with a steel chair.

There was an advert for 'SummerSlam', on pay-per-view, on Sunday, August 30th.

In a 'King of The Ring' Quarter-Final Match, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart).

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase spoke about how he is going to win the 'King of The Ring' Tournament, and then the WWF Championship.

In a 'King of The Ring' Quarter-Final Match, Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, after Hercules whipped Beefcake into a turnbuckle, which had been exposed by Heenan.

Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) defeated The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart), when Santana pinned Raymond.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) about their WWF Tag Team Championship Match against WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash).

In a 'King of The Ring' Semi-Final Match, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), to advance to the final, where he will face "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

There was an advert for 'SummerSlam', on pay-per-view, on Sunday, August 30th.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), retained his Title, when he defeated "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth), when Savage was counted out after being piledriven by Rude on the arena floor.

Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, about his WWF Championship Match with WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

In the 'King of The Ring' Final, "The Million" Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) won the 'King of The Ring' tournament, when he pinned "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. DiBiase's feet were on the ropes when he pinned Duggan.

Ken Resnick interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, about his Title defence against "Adorable" Adrian Adonis.

WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji) retained their Titles by defeating The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell), when Smash pinned Brunzell.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) bragged about winning the 'King of The Ring' tournament, and vowed to become WWF Champion.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, retained his Title, when he pinned "Adorable" Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart).

WWF Magazine - Year 2 - July

 

Episode 149 - Superstars - June 25th

 

This week on 'Superstars', days ahead of 'King of The Ring':

"Adorable" Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart) defeated Jake Milliman, by submission, with Goodnight Irene.

"Lord" Alfred Hayes narrated a promotion for 'King of The Ring', live on pay-per-view, this Sunday. Jimmy Hart (with The Fabulous Rougeau Bros., Jacques & Raymond) spoke about Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel).

Killer Khan (with Mr. Fuji) pinned Don Kernodle.

"Lord" Alfred Hayes narrated a promotion for 'King of The Ring', live on pay-per-view, this Sunday. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The Magnificent Muraco. Ken Resnick interviewed Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.

Mike Rotunda pinned Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick).

The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart), "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil), each spoke about 'King of The Ring'.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) defeated Mario Mancini, by submission, with the Million Dollar Dream.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed the Madison Square Garden show, coming up on Saturday night, July 11th. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "The Natural" Butch Reed & Slick, about Reed's match with Mike Rotunda. Mooney announced that The Moondogs (Rex & Spot) will challenge the WWF Tag Team Champions.

The Mega-Powers (WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage, with Miss Elizabeth) defeated The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude), by disqualification, when Rude got into a brawl with Savage. Rude fled, with Savage in pursuit, as Hogan brawled with The Islanders.

Episode 148 - Wrestling Challenge - June 24th

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge', days away from 'King of The Ring':

Tim Horner defeated "Playboy" Buddy Rose, by submission, with a Sleeper.

"Lord" Alfred Hayes advertised 'King of The Ring', this Sunday, on pay-per-view, specifically WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan v "Adorable" Adrian Adonis. Adonis and Hogan each spoke about the match.

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake defeated Gary Royal, by submission, with a Sleeper.

"Lord" Alfred Hayes advertised 'King of The Ring', this Sunday, on pay-per-view, specifically WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash) v The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell), and WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude v "Macho Man" Randy Savage. The Killer Bees and Demolition & Mr. Fuji each spoke about their match. "Ravishing" Rick Rude & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage each spoke about their match.

Dino Bravo (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Siva Afi.

"Lord" Alfred Hayes advertised 'King of The Ring', this Sunday, on pay-per-view, specifically the 'King of The Ring' tournament. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake and Hercules each spoke about the tournament and their Quarter-Final Match. Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel) v The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond) was announced for the show. Strike Force spoke about the match.

Junkyard Dog pinned Black Bart.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney announced the WWF will return to Madison Square Garden, in New York City, on Saturday, July 11th. Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart will face King Kong Bundy. Ken Resnick interviewed Bundy. Mike Rotunda will face "The Natural" Butch Reed.

In a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat pinned Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart).

Next week - the debut of The Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian).

Episode 147 - Superstars - June 18th

 

This week on 'Superstars':

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo pinned Charlie Fulton.

Next week on 'Superstars', The Mega Powers (WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage) will face The Islanders (Haku & Tama). Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with The Islanders) spoke about the match, and addressed Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana). The Mega Powers (with Miss Elizabeth) spoke about the match, and about their matches at 'King of The Ring'.

The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) defeated The Brooklyn Brawler & "Iron" Mike Sharpe, when Roma pinned Sharpe.

Onstage with Craig DeGeorge, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, paid a man in the crowd $200 to kiss Virgil's bare foot.

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart pinned "Crippler" Rip Oliver.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch), while they were eating sardines.

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) defeated Barry O & Gary Royal, when Blair pinned Royal.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed 'King of The Ring', coming up on pay-per-view, on Sunday, June 28th. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil), each spoke about their 'King of The Ring' Quarter-Final Match. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, each spoke about their 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match, which will take place on next week's 'Wrestling Challenge'.

In a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match, Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Koko B. Ware. Hercules will face Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake in  the 'King of The Ring' Quarter-Finals. Beefcake cut an inset promo during the match.

Next week - The Mega Powers v The Islander, and Mike Rotunda v Nikolai Volkoff.

Episode 146 - Wrestling Challenge - June 17th

 

Happenings from this week's 'Wrestling Challenge':

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan announced that "King" Harley Race has relinquished his place in the 'King of The Ring' Tournament, to "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

Don Kernodle defeated Terry Gibbs, by submission, with the Cobra Clutch.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) spoke about "King" Harley Race relinquishing his place in the 'King of The Ring' Tournament to him.

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned Goldie Rogers.

In 'The Snake Pit', with Jake "The Snake" Roberts, the guests were "Adorable" Adrian Adonis & Jimmy Hart. Adonis spoke about his WWF Championship Match, against WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, at 'King of The Ring'.

Dynamite Kid pinned Tiger Chung Lee.

Vince McMahon hosted a feature on Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, who spoke about his career as he received a massage from his wife.

The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) defeated "Playboy" Buddy Rose & "Crippler" Rip Oliver, when Butch pinned Rose.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney spoke about 'King of The Ring', on pay-per-view, on Sunday, June 28th. The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, each spoke about the tournament. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, spoke about "Macho Man" Randy Savage.

In a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match, The Magnificent Muraco pinned "The Rebel" Dick Slater. After the match, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat appeared and attacked Muraco.

Episode 145 - Boston Garden - June 13th

 

Results from the Boston Garden:

Gorilla Monsoon and Ken Resnick were on commentary.

"The Natural" Butch Reed & One Man Gang (with Slick) defeated Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware, when Reed pinned Ware.

The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Sam Houston.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Cowboy" Bob Orton.

The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) defeated The New Dream Team (Dino Bravo & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, with Jimmy Hart), when Dynamite Kid pinned Bravo.

Big John Studd pinned Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan).

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) defeated Bret "Hitman" Hart, by submission, with the Million Dollar Dream. After the match, DiBiase stuffed a $100 bill in Hart's mouth.

In a pre-taped interview, Gorilla Monsoon spoke with "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.

Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel) defeated The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), when Martel pinned Tama.

In a Steel Cage Match, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned "Cowboy" Bob Orton.

In an Eight-Man Tag Team Match, "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, & WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash), defeated WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, & The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell), when Adonis pinned Blair.

Episode 144 - Superstars - June 11th

 

Results from the week's 'Superstars':

At the start of the show, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) announced he is refusing to compete tonight, against "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, in a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match, and that Virgil will wrestle in his stead.

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart) defeated S.D. Jones, when Jones submitted to the Figure Four Leglock.

“Lord” Alfred Hayes presented his ‘King of The Ring’ Update. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis spoke about WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan. "King "Harley Race & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan spoke about being King. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) spoke about "Macho Man" Randy Savage. WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash) spoke about The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell).

Mike Rotunda pinned Barry O.

There was a feature on "The Natural" Butch Reed.

"Cowboy" Bob Orton (with Mr. Fuji) pinned "Pistol" Pez Whatley.

There was a feature on Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka.

The Moondogs (Rex & Spot) defeated George South & Jake Milliman, when Spot pinned Milliman.

In the ‘Event Centre’, Sean Mooney detailed this Saturday’s show in the Boston Garden. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff spoke about his Cage Match against "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Bret "Hitman" Hart spoke about "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Slick (with One Man Gang & "The Natural" Butch Reed) spoke about his team's match against Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Bobby "The Brain" Heenan & The Islanders (Haku & Tama) about Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana).

The Boston Garden card in full is:

EIGHT-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH:

Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage & The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) v "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, "Ravishing" Rick Rude & Demolition (Ax & Smash)

STEEL CAGE MATCH:

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff v "Cowboy" Bob Orton

Big John Studd v Hercules

Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) v The Islanders (Haku & Tama)

Bret "Hitman" Hart v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase

Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware v "The Natural" Butch Reed & One Man Gang

The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) v The New Dream Team (Dino Bravo & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine)

Sam Houston v The Honky Tonk Man

In a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Virgil (with "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase), who was subbing for DiBiase. After the match, an irate Dibiase attacked Virgil.

Next week - Koko B. Ware v Hercules in a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match.

Episode 143 - Wrestling Challenge - June 10th

 

Results from this week's 'Wrestling Challenge':

Koko B. Ware pinned Black Bart.

“Lord” Alfred Hayes presented his ‘King of The Ring’ Update. Jimmy Hart (with Dino Bravo) spoke about Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake. Brutus Beefcake spoke about Dino Bravo. “Mean” Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, about “Adorable” Adrian Adonis. WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash), spoke about The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell).

Big John Studd defeated "Crippler" Rip Oliver, when Oliver submitted to a Bearhug.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund provided an update on Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, following the attack on Steamboat by The Magnificent Muraco and Mr. Fuji, in the Philadelphia Spectrum. Okerlund interviewed a doctor who recommended that Steamboat should retire.. Steamboat vowed revenge on The Magnificent Muraco.

"King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned George South.

In 'The Snake Pit', with Jake "The Snake" Roberts, the guest was "Outlaw" Ron Bass.

The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart) defeated Mario Mancini & Reno Riggins, when Jacques pinned Riggins.

In the ‘Event Centre’, Sean Mooney detailed this Saturday’s show in the Boston Garden. “Cowboy” Bob Orton spoke about “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff. Craig DeGeorge interviewed Koko B. Ware & Junkyard Dog. “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) spoke about Bret “Hitman” Hart, and having to face “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan in a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match, next week on ‘Superstars’. Sam Houston will face The Honky Tonk Man. Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) will face The Islanders (Haku & Tama). "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Strike Force.

The Boston Garden card in full is:

EIGHT-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH:

Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage & The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) v "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, "Ravishing" Rick Rude & Demolition (Ax & Smash)

STEEL CAGE MATCH:

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff v "Cowboy" Bob Orton

Big John Studd v Hercules

Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) v The Islanders (Haku & Tama)

Bret "Hitman" Hart v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase

Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware v "The Natural" Butch Reed & One Man Gang

The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) v The New Dream Team (Dino Bravo & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine)

Sam Houston v The Honky Tonk Man

In a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake pinned Dino Bravo (with Jimmy Hart & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine), to qualify for the Quarter-Finals of the tournament.

Next week – “The Rebel” Dick Slater v The Magnificent Muraco in a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match.

Episode 142 - Superstars - June 4th

 

This week on 'Superstars':

Mike Rotunda pinned Rusty Brooks.

"Lord" Alfred Hayes presented his 'King of The Ring Update'.

"The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) pinned Jake Milliman.

There was an advert for the June issue of WWF Magazine, followed by an advert for 'King of The Ring', on pay-per-view, on Sunday, June 28th.

Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) defeated Goldie Rogers & Charlie Fulton, when Santana pinned Rogers.

Ken Resnick interviewed “Adorable” Adrian Adonis & Jimmy Hart, about challenging WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, at ‘King of The Ring’.

“Mean” Gene Okerlund interviewed “Macho Man” Randy Savage, about challenging WWF Intercontinental Champion, “Ravishing” Rick Rude, at‘King of The Ring’.

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) spoke about challenging WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash), at ‘King of The Ring’.

Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Siva Afi.

In the ‘Event Centre’, Sean Mooney detailed the upcoming Boston Garden show, on Saturday, June 13^th. “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Ormdorff spoke about his Cage Match against “Cowboy” Bob Orton. Bret “Hitman” Hart will face “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase. Hart spoke about the match. The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) will face The New Dream Team (Dino Bravo & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine). Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware will meet One Man Gang & “The Natural” Butch Reed. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Slick (with Reed & OMG).

In a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick). Snuka will face "King" Harley Race in the 'King of The Ring' Quarter-Finals.

Next week – “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan v “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase in a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match.

Episode 141 - Wrestling Challenge - June 3rd

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

"Adorable" Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart) defeated Paul Roma by submission with Goodnight Irene.

“Lord” Alfred Hayes presented his ‘King of The Ring Update’. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, will defend his Title against “Adorable” Adrian Adonis. WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash), will defend their Titles against The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell). WWF Intercontinental Champion, “Ravishing” Rick Rude, will defend his Title against “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Tomorrow night, on 'Superstars', Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka will face Nikolai Volkoff in a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match.

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) defeated The Brooklyn Brawler & "Iron" Mike Sharpe, when Brunzell pinned Sharpe.

There was an advert for the June issue of WWF Magazine, followed by an advert for 'King of The Ring'.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) pinned Tiger Chung Lee.

There was recap of The Magnificent Muraco and Mr, Fuji's attack on Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, this past Saturday, in the Philadelphia Spectrum. Muraco & Fuji have been fined and warned that similar future actions will result in permanent bans from the World Wrestling Federation.

The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) defeated Terry Gibbs & Rusty Brooks, when Neidhart pinned Brooks.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed the show coming up in the Boston Garden, on Saturday, June 13th. In an Eight-Man Tag Team Match, WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, will team with "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell), to face "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, and WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash). WWF President, Jack Tunney, announced that the Board of Directors has ruled that "Cowboy" Bob Orton will meet "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, in a Steel Cage Match. Big John Studd and Hercules each spoke about their match.

In a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) pinned "Leaping" Lanny Poffo.

Next week – Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake v Dino Bravo in a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match.

Episode 140 - Spectrum Wrestling - May 30th

 

Results from The Spectrum, in Philadelphia, live on the Prism Network:

Vince McMahon, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, and Bruno Sammartino are on commentary.

Sam Houston pinned Tiger Chung Lee.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, who spoke about The Islanders (Haku & Tama) match against Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel), and "King" Harley Race's match against "Macho Man" Randy Savage.

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake defeated Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart), when Valentine passed out to the Sleeper.

The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji) was disqualified against Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, when Fuji interfered, and he and Muraco hung Steamboat over the ropes. Tito Santana and Junkyard Dog made the save.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned "Outlaw" Ron Bass.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The Magnificent Muraco about what he and Mr. Fuji did to Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) pinned Junkyard Dog.

Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel) defeated The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), when Santana pinned Haku.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, about his No Holds Barred Title defense against One Man Gang.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) pinned "King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan).

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, retained his Title, when he pinned One Man Gang, in a No Holds Barred Match.

Episode 139 - Superstars - May 28th

 

Results from this week's 'Superstars':

Koko B. Ware pinned Goldie Rogers.

Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel) introduced their new music video, by Jim Johnston - 'Girls In Cars'.

The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) defeated Rusty Brooks & Terry Gibbs, when Smith pinned Brooks.

There was an advert for the June issue of WWF Magazine, followed by an advert for 'King of The Ring', on pay-per-view on Sunday, June 28th.

"King" Harley Race & Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated S.D. Jones & "Pistol" Pez Whatley, when Hercules pinned Jones.

There was a feature on The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) adjusting to life in the U.S.A.

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned "Playboy" Buddy Rose.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed this Saturday's show in the Philadelphia Spectrum. Ken Resnick interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, about his No Holds Barred Title defence against One Man Gang. "Macho Man" Randy Savage spoke about his match against "King" Harley Race, and said he is targeting WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan spoke about "Outlaw" Ron Bass. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with The Islanders, Haku & Tama) spoke about Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel). "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Strike Force.

The Spectrum show in full is:

WWF CHAMPIONSHIP NO HOLDS BARRED MATCH:

(c) Hulk Hogan v One Man Gang (with Slick)

"Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) v "King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) v The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat v The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji)

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v "Outlaw" Ron Bass

Junkyard Dog v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil)

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake v Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart)

Sam Houston v Tiger Chung Lee

One Man Gang (with Slick) pinned Don Kernodle.

Next week - Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka v Nikolai Volkoff in a 'King of The Ring' Qualifying Match.