Episode 179 - Superstars - September 16th

 

Results from this week's 'Superstars':

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

Haku (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Rocky King.

Slick (with The Bolsheviks, Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov) cut a promo.

Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware beat Jose Estrada & Jose Luis Rivera, when JYD pinned Rivera.

There was an advert for 'Survivor Series', on pay-per-view, on Thanksgiving Night.

"King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Bill Mulkey.

Onstage, with Craig DeGeorge, The Mega Bucks ("Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase & Andre The Giant, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan & Virgil) spoke about their match against The Mega Powers (WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage), in Madison Square Garden, on Saturday, September 26th.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat pinned Rick Hunter.

In the 'Event Center', Sean Mooney detailed the September 26th show, in Madison Square Garden, as well as the October 17th show, in The Spectrum, in Philadelphia. The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) spoke about WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash). "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Dynamite Kid (with Davey Boy Smith), about his match with WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude. Sam Houston spoke about "Outlaw" Ron Bass. In MSG, Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) will face "Cowboy" Bob Orton & The Magnificent Muraco, and Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka will face Jacques Rougeau.

Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) defeated The Moondogs (Rex & Spot), when Martel pinned Spot.

Next week - Dynamite Kid v The Brooklyn Brawler. 

Episode 178 - Wrestling Challenge - September 15th

 

 

Results from this week's 'Wrestling Challenge':

Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan were the commentary team.

Jacques Rougeau (with Jimmy Hart) pinned S.D. Jones.

There was a music video highlighting WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash).

Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) defeated Barry O & Pete Doherty, when Barbarian pinned O.

There was an advert for 'Survivor Series', on pay-per-view, on Thanksgiving Night.

Sam Houston pinned Barry Hardy.

The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) spoke about their ambitions in the World Wrestling Federation.

"The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) pinned Denny Brown.

In the 'Event Center', Sean Mooney detailed the upcoming show in Madison Square Garden, on Saturday, September 26th. "Macho Man" Randy Savage spoke about The Mega Powers (WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage) v The Mega Bucks ("Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase & Andre The Giant). WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, will defend his Title against the Dynamite Kid. Rude & Bobby "The Bran" Heenan spoke about the match. Hercules spoke about teaming with "King" Harley Race to face the Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian). Sam Houston will meet "Outlaw" Ron Bass. Bass spoke about the match. The WWF will return to The Spectrum, in Philadelphia, on Saturday, October 17th. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan will meet "The Natural" Butch Reed.

The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) defeated The Gladiator & Jack Foley, when Neidhart pinned The Gladiator.

Next week - Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

Episode 177 - Boston Garden - September 12th

 

Results from the Boston Garden:

Rod Trongard & Lord Alfred Hayes were on commentary. 

The Bolsheviks (Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zukhov, with Slick) defeated The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell), when Zhukov pinned Brunzell.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat pinned Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart).

Ken Resnick interviewed "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, ahead of his Steel Cage Match against WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude.

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned "Cowboy" Bob Orton (with Mr. Fuji).

Jake "The Snake" Roberts pinned The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart).

Craig DeGeorge interviewed "Macho Man" Randy Savage, ahead of his match against King Kong Bundy.

The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) defeated The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), when Roma pinned Tama.

Dino Bravo (with Jimmy Hart) defeated "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, by disqualification, when Duggan attacked Bravo with Jimmy Hart's megaphone.

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

In a Steel Cage Match,  WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude retained his Title, defeating "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Ornodorff, by escaping the cage first.

Episode 176 - Superstars - September 9th

 

Results from this week's 'Superstars':

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

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) defeated The Nightmares, when Brunzell got the pin.

In the 'Event Center', Sean Mooney detailed this Saturday's show in the Boston Garden. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan spoke about Rude's Cage Match Title defense against "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Orndorff. Okerlund interviewed Jake "The Snake" Roberts, regarding his match against The Honky Tonk Man. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan spoke about Dino Bravo. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Jimmy Hart spoke about Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.

The Boston Garden card in full is:

WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP STEEL CAGE MATCH:

(c) "Ravishing" Rick Rude v "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff

"Macho Man" Randy Savage v King Kong Bundy

Jake "The Snake" Roberts v The Honky Tonk Man

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v Dino Bravo

 Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat v Greg "The Hammer" Valentine

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) v The Bolsheviks (Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov)

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka v "Cowboy" Bob Orton

The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) v The Islanders (Haku & Tama)

"Outlaw" Ron Bass pinned David Isley.

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

The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) pinned John Paul.

"The Million Dollar Man" (with Virgil) presented a highlight package of DiBiase buying what he wants from people.

The Bolsheviks (Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov, with Slick) defeated Mark Starr & David Haskins, when Zhukov pinned Starr.

In the 'Event Center', Sean Mooney detailed the upcoming Madison Square Garden show, on Saturday, September 26th. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, spoke about The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage) v The Mega Bucks ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase & Andre The Giant). WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji) spoke about The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart).

"Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) pinned The Gladiator.

Next week - Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel) v The Moondogs (Rex & Spot). 

Episode 175 - Wrestling Challenge - September 8th

 

Results from this week's 'Wrestling Challenge':

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

Dynamite Kid pinned Barry O.

In the 'Event Center', Sean Mooney detailed this Saturday's show in The Boston Garden. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, and WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, each spoke about their WWF Intercontinental Championship Cage Match. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Macho Man" Randy Savage, about King Kong Bundy. Okerlund interviewed The Honky Tonk Man & Jimmy Hart, who are campaigning to ban Jake "The Snake" Roberts's DDT. Jimmy Hart (with Dino Bravo) spoke about "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. Gene Okerlund interviewed "Cowboy" Bob Orton (with The Magnificent Muraco), about Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) will meet The Islanders (Haku & Tama).

"Adorable" Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart) pinned "Pistol" Pez Whatley.

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

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

Onstage with Craig DeGeorge, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil), challenged a young boy to do 10 push-ups, for a cash reward. The boy failed to complete 10, and DiBiase refused to pay.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Gary Royal.

In the 'Event Center', Sean Mooney detailed the Madison Square Garden show, coming up on Saturday, September 26th. The Mega Powers (WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage, with Miss Elizabeth) spoke about The Mega Bucks ("Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre The Giant). WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition, will defend their Titles against The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart). Ken Resnick interviewed The Hart Foundation. Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) v "King" Harley Race & Hercules was announced for the show.

Jake "The Snake" Roberts pinned Black Bart. 

Episode 174 - Superstars - September 2nd

 

from this week's 'Superstars':

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

Dino Bravo (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Billy Travis.

There was a recap of WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude v "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, at 'SummerSlam'.

Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware defeated The Nightmares, when JYD got the pin.

There was a recap of Jake "The Snake" Roberts v The Honky Tonk Man, and WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash) v The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), at 'SummerSlam'.

Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned David Isley.

There was a recap of WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, at 'SummerSlam'.

The Magnificent Muraco & "Cowboy" Bob Orton (with Mr. Fuji), defeated The Mulkeys (Randy & Bill), when Muraco pinned Bill.

In the 'Event Center' Sean Mooney detailed the upcoming cards in the Boston Garden, on Saturday, September 12th, and Madison Square Garden, on Saturday, September 26th. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan spoke about "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart), who spoke about Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Okerlund interviewed Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with King Kong Bundy), who spoke about "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat v Greg "The Hammer" Valentine was announced for Boston. Steamboat spoke about the match. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v Dino Bravo was announced for Boston. Duggan spoke about the match.

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

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned "Iron" Mike Sharpe.

Next week - "Macho Man" Randy Savage in action.

Episode 173 - Wrestling Challnge - September 1st

 

 

Results from this week's 'Wrestling Challenge':

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

The Bolsheviks (Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov, with Slick) defeated George South & Rocky King, when Volkoff pinned South.

There was a recap of "Ravishing" Rick Rude's successful WWF Intercontinental Championship defense, against "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, at 'SummerSlam'.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat pinned Jack Foley.

There was a recap of Jake "The Snake" Roberts defeating The Honky Tonk Man, and Demolition (Ax & Smash) successfully defending the WWF Tag Team Championship, against The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), at 'SummerSlam'.

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

There was a recap of Hulk Hogan successfully defending the WWF Championship, against "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, at 'SummerSlam'.

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned The Gladiator.

In the 'Event Center', Sean Mooney detailed the upcoming Boston Garden show, on Saturday, September 12th. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, will defend his Title, against "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, in a Steel Cage Match. Orndorff spoke about the match. "Macho Man" Randy Savage will meet King Kong Bundy. Craig DeGeorge interviewed Savage. Jake "The Snake" Roberts will meet The Honky Tonk Man. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Roberts. The WWF will return to Madison Square Garden, on Saturday, September 26th, with a main event of The Mega Powers (WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage) v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase & Andre The Giant. DiBiase (with Andre & Virgil) spoke about the match.

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

The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) defeated Jose Estrada & Jose Luis Rivera, when Neidhart pinned Estrada.

Next week - Jake "The Snake" Roberts. 

Episode 172 - SummerSlam - August 30th

Results from 'SummerSlam', in Chicago, Illinois:

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

We opened with a video package hyping the main event.

Jake "The Snake" Roberts pinned The Honky Tonk man (with Jimmy Hart). After the match, Roberts smashed HTM's own guitar over his head.

There was a video package hyping the main event.

Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) defeated The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo, with Jimmy Hart), when Warlord pinned Valentine.

 "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil & Andre The Giant), who spoke about WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

"The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) pinned Junkyard Dog.

 

There was a video package hyping the main event.

 

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji).

 

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan (with "Macho Man" Randy Savage & Elizabeth) spoke about "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

 

The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) defeated The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), when Neidhart pinned Tama.

Gorilla Monsoon interviewed Big John Studd, who spoke about King Kong Bundy.

 

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat pinned "Adorable" Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart).

 

In the locker room, Gorilla Monsoon interviewed "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, who spoke about WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude.

 

King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Big John Studd.

 

Craig DeGeorge interviewed "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who spoke about One Man Gang.

 

Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel) defeated "King" Harley Race & Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), when Santana pinned Hercules.

 

There was a video package hyping the main event.

 

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and One Man Gang (with Slick) fought to a double count-out.

 

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, about "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.

 

WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) retained his Title, by pinning "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. Orndorff looked to have Rude pinned, before Heenan interfered. As Orndorff was retaliating against Heenan, Rude took advantage with the Rude Awakening, for the pin.

 

There was a video package hyping the main event.

 

WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji), retained their Titles, by beating The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), when Ax pinned Smith.

 

There was a Hulk Hogan music video package. 

 

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan (with "Macho Man" Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth), retained his Title, by pinning "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Andre The Giant & Virgil). During the match, Andre The Giant, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and Virgil were ejected from ringside for interfering in the match.

WWF Magazine - Year 2 - September

 

        

Episode 171 - Superstars - August 27th

 

 

Results from this week's 'Superstars', days ahead of  'SummerSlam':

 

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

 

The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) defeated The Shadows, when Neidhart got the pin. During the match, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with The Islanders, Haku & Tama) cut an inset promo, on The Hart Foundation.

 

"Mean" Gene Okerlund narrated a hype package for 'SummerSlam', highlighting The Hart Foundation v The Islanders, Jake "The Snake" Roberts v The Honky Tonk Man, and Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) v The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo). There was a recap of The Honky Tonk Man & Jimmy Hart attacking Jake "The Snake" Roberts, with a guitar, on The Snake Pit. Billy Red Lyons interviewed Roberts.

 

King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Denny Brown.

 

"Mean" Gene Okerlund narrated a hype package for 'SummerSlam', highlighting Big John Studd v King Kong Bundy, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka v The Magnificent Muraco, and WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, defending his Title against "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. There was a recap of the Steel Cage WWF Intercontinental Title Match between Muraco and Snuka, in Madison Square Garden, on October 17th, 1983. Paul Orndorff spoke about Rick Rude.

 

The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji) pinned Sam Houston.

 

"Mean" Gene Okerlund narrated a hype package for 'SummerSlam', highlighting Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel) v "King" Harley Race & Hercules, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat v "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, and WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash) defending against The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid). Steamboat spoke about Adonis, and the Bulldogs spoke about Demolition.

 

The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) pinned "The Rebel" Dick Slater.

 

"Mean" Gene Okerlund narrated a hype package for 'SummerSlam', highlighting Junkyard Dog v "The Natural" Butch Reed, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v One Man Gang, and WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, defending his Title against "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Slick (with One Man Gang & "The Natural" Butch Reed) spoke about his charges 'SummerSlam' Matches. There was a video package detailing the history between Hulk Hogan and Ted DiBiase. DiBiase (with Andre The Giant & Virgil) spoke about Hogan. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan (with "Macho Man" Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth) spoke about DiBiase & Andre.

 

"King" Harley Race & Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell), when Hercules pinned Brunzell. 

Episode 170 - Wrestling Challenge - August 26th

 

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge', days ahead of 'SummerSlam':

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

"The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) pinned Koko B. Ware.

 "Mean" Gene Okerlund narrated a hype package for 'SummerSlam', highlighting Junkyard Dog v "The Natural" Butch Reed, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat v "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, and The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) v The Islanders (Haku & Tama). Junkyard Dog spoke about Butch Reed, Adrian Adonis spoke about Steamboat, and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with The Islanders) spoke about The Hart Foundation.

 In a Handicap Match, One Man Gang defeated The Mulkey Bros. (Bill & Randy), by pinfall. During the match, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan cut an inset promo on Gang. 

 "Mean" Gene Okerlund narrated a hype package for 'SummerSlam', highlighting WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash) v The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v One Man Gang, and Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel) v "King" Harley Race & Hercules. Demolition spoke about The British Bulldogs, and Strike Force spoke about Harley Race & Hercules.

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Hardy.

 "Mean" Gene Okerlund narrated a hype package for 'SummerSlam', highlighting WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude v "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Big John Studd v King Kong Bundy, and Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka v The Magnificent Muraco. Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) spoke about Orndorff, John Studd spoke about King Kong Bundy, and Don Muraco spoke about Jimmy Snuka.

The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo, with Jimmy Hart) defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers), when Bravo pinned Roma.

 "Mean" Gene Okerlund narrated a hype package for 'SummerSlam', highlighting Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) v The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo), Jake "The Snake" Roberts v The Honky Tonk Man, and WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. There was a recap of The Honky Tonk Man attacking Jake "The Snake" Roberts, on 'The Snake Pit'. Honky (with Jimmy Hart) spoke about Roberts. There was a video package detailing the history between Hulk Hogan and Ted DiBiase. DiBiase (with Andre The Giant & Virgil) spoke about Hogan. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan (with "Macho Man" Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth) spoke about DiBiase & Andre.

"Adorable" Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart) beat Mike Rotunda, with Goodnight, Irene. During the match, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat cut an inset promo on Adonis.

Next week - the debut of a new tag team, managed by Slick, The Bolsheviks (Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov). 

Episode 169 - Superstars - August 20th

 

 

 

Results from this week's 'Superstars':

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

"King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned S.D. Jones.

Jake "The Snake" Roberts spoke about The Honky Tonk Man.

 In a Non-Title Match, WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji), defeated two Local Talents. After the match, Demolition continued to assault their opponents. The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) made the save.

In a Non-Title Match, WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), defeated a Local Talent. During the match, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff appeared onstage, and began posing towards Rude.

 Onstage with Craig DeGeorge, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan revealed "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) will be in Hogan's corner at 'SummerSlam', for his WWF Championship defense, against "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), defeated Billy Travis & David Haskins, when Haku pinned Haskins.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund delivered his 'SummerSlam Report'. Gene Okerlund interviewed Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with King Kong Bundy), who spoke about Big John Studd. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat spoke about "Adorable" Adrian Adonis. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan spoke about One Man Gang. Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel) v "King" Harley Race & Hercules was announced for the show. Strike Force spoke about the match.

Junkyard Dog pinned Jose Estrada. During the match, in an inset promo, "The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) spoke about Junkyard Dog.

Next week - The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) v The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo), and Sam Houston v The Magnificent Muraco.

Episode 168 - Wrestling Challenge - August 19th

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

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

"Cowboy" Bob Orton (with Mr. Fuji) pinned Reno Riggins.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Jimmy Hart & The Honky Tonk Man, who spoke about Jake "The Snake" Roberts.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Tiger Chung Lee. During the match, it was announced Duggan will face One Man Gang at 'SummerSlam'. Slick (with One Man Gang) cut an inset promo, during the match.

There was a recap of King Kong Bundy's attack on Big John Studd, at 'Saturday Night's Main Event', last Saturday night.

"Outlaw" Ron Bass pinned Duane Gill.

There was a recap from last week's 'Superstars', of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil), onstage with Craig DeGeorge, revealing a deal with Andre The Giant & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, for Andre to be in DiBiase's corner at 'SummerSlam'.

Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) defeated Rusty Brooks & Terry Gibbs, when Warlord pinned Brooks. During the match, The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo) & Jimmy Hart cut an inset promo, on the Powers of Pain.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, reacted to Andre The Giant being in "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase's corner, and revealed that he will also have someone in is corner, who's identity will be revealed tomorrow, on 'Superstars'. The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) spoke about WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash). Big John Studd spoke about King Kong Bundy. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat v "Adorable" Adrian Adonis was announced for the show. Adonis spoke about Steamboat.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat pinned The Brooklyn Brawler.

Next week - Koko B. Ware v "The Natural" Butch Reed, and Mike Rotunda v "Adorable" Adrian Adonis.

Episode 167 - Saturday Night's Main Event - August 15th

 

Results from 'Saturday Night's Main Event', on NBC:

Vince McMahon & Jesse "The Body" Ventura were the commentary team.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) spoke about WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

  WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan spoke about "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, and Virgil.

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan).

There was a recap of Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake cutting up "Outlaw" Ron Bass's whip and hat, on last week's 'Superstars'.

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake and "Outlaw" Ron Bass were both counted out of the ring. Bass viciously beat Beefcake throughout the match, and afterwards Bass choked and dragged Beefcake with his whip, then sliced Beefcake's head open with his spurs. Several wrestlers rushed the ring, making the save.

 "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, who addressed what "Outlaw" Ron Bass just did to his friend, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, and spoke about "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, and Andre The Giant.

In a Non-Title Match, WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan pinned Virgil (with "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase). During the match, Hogan assaulted DiBiase.

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

Big John Studd defeated "King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan & King Kong Bundy), by disqualification, after Bundy attacked Studd, and delivered three Avalanche Splashes.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil & Andre The Giant), who spoke about WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed King Kong Bundy, who spoke about Big John Studd.

The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) defeated The Moondogs (Rex & Spot), when Dynamite Kid pinned Rex.

Episode 166 - Superstars - August 13th

 

This week on 'Superstars':

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

"Outlaw" Ron Bass pinned a Local Talent. After the match, Bass choked his opponent with his whip, Miss Betsy, and began to attack him with his spurs, but Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake made the save, and cut up Miss Betsy and Bass's hat.

In the 'Event Center', Sean Mooney detailed 'Saturday Night's Main Event', this Saturday night, on N.B.C. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, spoke about "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase & Virgil. The SNME card in full is:

Hulk Hogan v Virgil

Big John Studd v "King" Harley Race

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake v "Outlaw" Ron Bass

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff v Hercules

The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) v The Moondogs (Rex & Spot)

 Sam Houston pinned The Gladiator.

 There was a Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond) & Jimmy Hart promo, followed by a "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan promo.

The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Bill Mulkey.

Onstage with Craig DeGeorge, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) revealed he has purchased Andre The Giant from Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Andre will be in DiBiase's corner as he challenges WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, at 'SummerSlam', on August 30th. Andre vowed to deliver the WWF Championship to DiBiase.

The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) defeated The Nightmares, when Roma pinned Nightmare #2.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) spoke about "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. Big John Studd spoke about King Kong Bundy & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) will face The Islanders (Haku & Tama). The Hart Foundation spoke about the match.

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned "Iron" Mike Sharpe.

Next week -  WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash), and WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude.

Episode 165 - Wrestling Challenge - August 12th

 

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

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

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake defeated a Local Talent, by submission, with the Sleeper. After the match, Beefcake trimmed his opponent's hair.

In the 'Event Center', Sean Mooney detailed 'Saturday Night's Main Event', coming up this Saturday night on N.B.C. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, will face Virgil, in a Non-Title Match. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) spoke about Hulk Hogan. The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) will meet The Moondogs (Rex & Spot). Ken Resnick interviewed "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, who spoke about WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, and Hercules.

"The Rebel" Dick Slater pinned Barry O.

In 'The Snake Pit', Jake "The Snake" Roberts addressed The Honky Tonk Man, and last week's attack, and said he will see The Honky Tonk Man at 'SummerSlam'.

"Adorable" Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Jake Milliman.

There was a video package on "The Natural" Butch Reed, followed by a video package on Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka.

Koko B. Ware pinned Gary Royal.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. Junkyard Dog spoke about "The Natural" Butch Reed. From Sunset Beach, Hawaii, The Magnificent Muraco spoke about Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. Jake "The Snake" Roberts will meet The Honky Tonk Man.

Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) defeated Goldie Rogers & Charlie Fulton, when Rogers submitted to Martel's Boston Crab.

Episode 164 - Superstars - August 6th

 

Results from this week's 'Superstars':

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

Mike Rotunda pinned The Gladiator.

In the 'Event Center', Sean Mooney detailed 'Saturday Night's Main Event', on N.B.C., on Saturday, August 15th. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake spoke about "Outlaw" Ron Bass. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff v Hercules was announced. Hercules spoke about the match.

"King" Harley Race & Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated George South & Rocky King, when Race pinned South.

There was a recap from last night's 'Wrestling Challenge', when The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) attacked Jake "The Snake" Roberts, on 'The Snake Pit'. Roberts will speak about it on next week's 'Wrestling Challenge'.

The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji) pinned David Haskins.

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

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) defeated Jose Estrada & Jose Luis Rivera, when Brunzell pinned Estrada.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) spoke about WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, and said he will reveal his insurance policy next week. Junkyard Dog v "The Natural" Butch Reed was announced for the show. Craig DeGeorge interviewed Slick (with Reed).

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned Black Bart. During the match, WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan appeared onstage, and Rude posed. After the match, Orndorff posed towards Rude.

Episode 163 - Wrestling Challenge - August 5th

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

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

Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) pinned Don Kernodle.

In the 'Event Center', Sean Mooney detailed 'Saturday Night's Main Event', on N.B.C. on Saturday, August 15th. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake will face "Outlaw" Ron Bass. Bass spoke about the match.

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake defeated Tiger Chung Lee, by submission, with the Sleeper.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, spoke about "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. The Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) will face The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo). Jimmy Hart (with The New Dream Team) spoke about the Powers of Pain. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka v The Magnificent Muraco was announced.

The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) defeated Barry O & Gary Royal, when Butch pinned Royal.

In 'The Snake Pit', with Jake "The Snake" Roberts, the guests were The Honky Tonk Man & Jimmy Hart. HTM wanted to sing a song, but Roberts mocked him. HTM & Hart seemingly stormed off, but crept around behind Roberts, and HTM smashed Roberts over the head with his guitar.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Terry Gibbs.

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

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

Episode 162 - Superstars - July 30th

 

This week on 'Superstars':

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

One Man Gang & "The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) defeated The Mulkey Bros. (Bill & Randy), when Gang got the pin.

The fans were asked if WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, was right not to sell out to "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo pinned Barry O.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed 'Saturday Night's Main Event', on N.B.C. on Saturday, August 15th. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with "King" Harley Race) spoke about Big John Studd.

"Outlaw" Ron Bass pinned George South.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude) spoke about "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.

Junkyard Dog pinned "Playboy" Buddy Rose.

Onstage, Craig DeGeorge interviewed "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil), who addressed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan's refusal to sell him the WWF Championship, and promised he has an insurance policy, heading into 'SummerSlam'.

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

Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) defeated The Shadows, when Warlord got the pin.

Episode 161 - Wrestling Challenge - July 29th

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

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

 The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Billy Travis.

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

 Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned The Gladiator.

 In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney announced 'Saturday Night's Main Event', on NBC, on Saturday, August 15th. Big John Studd v "King" Harley Race was announced for the show. Studd spoke about the match, and about his 'SummerSlam' match against King Kong Bundy.

The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) defeated The Nightmares, when Neidhart got the pin following a Hart Attack.

 The was a recap of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil), onstage on the July 9th 'Superstars', offering to buy the World Wrestling Federation Championship from WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, followed by Hogan's response on last week's 'Superstars'.

 "Cowboy" Bob Orton (with Mr. Fuji) pinned Rocky King.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report', and announced that WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, will defend his Title against "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, will defend his Title against "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. Orndorff spoke about the match.

Dynamite Kid pinned Shadow #1.

WWF Magazine - Year 2 - August

 

Episode 160 - Spectrum Wrestling - July 25th

 

Results from The Spectrum in Philadelphia:

Dick Graham and Craig DeGeorge were on commentary.

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

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake and Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) fought to a double countout.

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

Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel) defeated The Moondogs (Rex & Spot), when Santana pinned Rex.

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

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff won a Battle Royal, also featuring Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, Mike Rotunda, "King" Harley Race, The Honky Tonk Man, "Cowboy" Bob Orton, "The Natural" Butch Reed, and "Outlaw" Ron Bass. Bass eliminated Race. Orndorff eliminated Rotunda. Orndorff eliminated HTM. Snuka eliminated Reed. Orndorff eliminated Orton. Bass eliminated Snuka. Orndorff eliminated Bass. Orndorff will now challenge for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, at SummerSlam, on August 30th.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) retained his Title by pinning "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan.

In a Six-Man Tag Team Match, WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, & The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) defeated Killer Khan & WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash), when Kid pinned Khan.

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.