Monday 29 April 2024

122 - Superstars - April 8th

 


Happenings from this week's 'Superstars':

The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) defeated Rusty Brooks & Terry Gibbs, when Roma pinned Brooks.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) about the tag team scene in the WWF.

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake defeated The Brooklyn Brawler, when The Brawler submitted to the Sleeper.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed this weekend's card at the Spectrum, in Philadelphia. Gene Okerlund interviwed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, about his Title defence against One Man Gang. "Macho Man" Randy Savage spoke about WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude. Craig DeGeorge interviewed Rick Martel. The Spectrum card in full is:

WWF CHAMPIONSHIP:

(c) Hulk Hogan v One Man Gang

SIX MAN TAG TEAM MATCH:

"Macho Man" Randy Savage, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat & "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v "Ravishing" Rick Rude, "King" Harley Race & Hercules

Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware v The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo)

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka v "Adorable" Adrian Adonis

Bret "Hitman" Hart v The Magnificent Muraco

The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) v The Islanders (Haku & Tama)

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo v "Outlaw" Ron Bass

Paul Roma v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase

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

"Adorable" Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart) defeated Tim Horner, when Horner submitted to Goodnight Irene.

The was a vignette on Killer Khan.

The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated Reno Riggins & Mario Mancini, when Tama pinned Riggins.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney spoke about the upcoming card in the Boston Garden, on Saturday, April 25th. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy), Tito Santana, The Honky Tonk Man & Jimmy Hart, The Magnificent Muraco, and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, all spoke about the 10 Man Number 1 Contender Battle Royal, on next week's 'Wrestling Challenge'.

Bret "Hitman" Hart pinned "Iron" Mike Sharpe.

Next week - Killer Khan.

Monday 22 April 2024

121 - Wrestling Challenge - April 7th

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo pinned Goldie Rogers.

There was a Killer Khan vignette.

Dino Bravo (with Jimmy Hart) pinned George South.

WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji), cut a promo.

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

Don Kernodle defeated "Playboy" Buddy Rose, by submission.

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart cut a promo.

The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond) & Jimmy Hart cut a promo.

Mike Rotunda pinned Duane Gill.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed the upcoming show in the Philadelphia Spectrum, on Saturday, April 11th. Billy Red Lyons interviewed One Man Gang & Slick, about Gang's upcoming WWF Championship Match against WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat spoke about the Six Man Tag Team Match. Koko B. Ware cut a promo. Bret "Hitman" Hart cut a promo. "Leaping" Lanny Poffo v "Outlaw" Ron Bass was announced for the show. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake v Dino Bravo was announced for the Boston Garden, on Saturday, April 25th.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, was Jake "The Snake" Roberts guest on 'The Snake Pit'.

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

Next week – a Ten Man Battle Royal, with the winner challenging for the WWF Championship at the Boston Garden, on Saturday, April 25th. Participants are Big John Studd, King Kong Bundy, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, The Magnficent Muraco, Tito Santana, Nikolai Volkoff, “Outlaw” Ron Bass, and Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka.

Monday 15 April 2024

120 - Superstars - April 1st

 


 
 
 This week on 'Superstars':

WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Tim Horner, in a non-title match.
 
There was a recap from 'WrestleMania' of  the WWF Championship Match, between Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant.
 
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned Charlie Fulton.
 
There was a recap of the 'WrestleMania' Career Ending Match, between "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.
 
Ken Resnick interviewed "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.
 
"The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) pinned Jake Milliman.
 
In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed the upcoming show in The Spectrum, in Philadelphia, on Saturday, April 11th. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan spoke about winning the Intercontinental Championship. The Islanders (Haku & Tama) & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, spoke about The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk). Paul Roma v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase was announced for the show. Dibiase (with Virgil) spoke about the match. Bret "Hitman" Hart v The Magnificent Muraco was announced for the show. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Muraco (with Mr. Fuji).

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

In a Handicap Match, One Man Gang defeated Mario Mancini & Reno Riggins, when Gang pinned Riggins.
 
There was a recap from 'WrestleMania' of the WWF Intercontinental Championship Match, between "Macho Man" Randy Savage & "Ravishing" Rick Rude.

There was a recap from 'WrestleMania' of the WWF Tag Team Championship Match, between The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) and Demolition (Ax & Smash).

There was a promo by WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition (Ax & Smash) & Mr. Fuji.

There was vignette featuring Killer Khan.

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) defeated "Playboy" Buddy Rose & "Crippler" Rip Oliver, when Brunzell pinned Oliver.

Saturday 30 March 2024

119 - Wrestling Challenge - March 31st

 


Results from this week's 'Wrestling Challenge':

Paul Roma pinned Goldie Rogers.

There was a recap of the 'WrestleMania' match in which WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, pinned Andre The Giant.

"Outlaw" Ron Bass pinned Reno Riggins.

There was a recap of the 'WrestleMania' match in which "Ravishing" Rick Rude pinned WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, to capture the Intercontinental Championship.

There was a recap of the 'WrestleMania' match in which Demolition (Ax & Smash) defeated WWF Tag Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), to capture the WWF Tag Team Championships.

Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware defeated Terry Gibbs & Rusty Brooks, when Koko pinned Gibbs.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed the upcoming show in the Philadelphia Spectrum, on Saturday, April 11th. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, will defend his Title against One Man Gang. Slick (with One Man Gang) spoke about the match. The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) will face The Islanders (Haku & Tama). In a Six-Man Tag Team Match, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, & Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat will face WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, "King" Harley Race, & Hercules. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka will face "Adorable" Adrian Adonis. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Adonis. Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware will go up against The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo). The New Dream Team & Jimmy Hart spoke about the match.

Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) defeated Jim Powers, when Powers submitted to the Bearhug.

There was a recap of the 'WrestleMania' Career Ending Match between "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Orndorff pinned Piper to end Piper's career.

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

Bret "Hitman" Hart defeated The Brooklyn Brawler, when The Brawler submitted to the Sharpshooter.

Next week - WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, in 'The Snake Pit' with Jake "The Snake" Roberts.

Saturday 16 March 2024

118 - WrestleMania - March 29th

 

From the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, it's 'WrestleMania':

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

Vince McMahon welcomed us, and introduced Aretha Franklin, who sang ‘America The Beautiful’.

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

There was a recap video of the Hulk Hogan-Andre The Giant feud.

In a Six Man Tag Team match, Nikolai Volkoff, "The Natural" Butch Reed, and One Man Gang, defeated Junkyard Dog, Koko B. Ware, and Mike Rotunda, when Gang pinned Koko.

Vince McMahon interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

Tito Santana pinned The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart).
 
 "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan).

 
"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) pinned Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.

The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk), when Tama pinned Zenk.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, spoke about his upcoming Title defence, against "Ravishing" Rick Rude.

 
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat pinned Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan).
 
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan).

 
In an Eight Man Tag Team Match, The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo) & The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond) defeated The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) & The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell), when Jacques pinned Luke.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan & The Fabulous Moolah).

 
"Adorable" Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, following a low blow.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with Andre The Giant).

 
The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) defeated Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), when Neidhart pinned Studd.

There was a pre-tape interview between "Mean" Gene Okerlund and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, in the stands of an empty Silverdome.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned "King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan).

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff spoke about his upcoming Career Ending Match, against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

"Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth), to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship, after Rude hit Savage with brass knuckles.

There was a recap video of the Hulk Hogan-Andre The Giant feud.

 

Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr, Fuji) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), to win the WWF Tag Team Championships, when Ax pinned Dynamite.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Andre The Giant & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.

 
In a Career Ending Match, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned "Rowdy" Roddy Piper (with "Cowboy" Bob Orton), to end Piper's career.
 
 There was a Hulk Hogan-Andre The Giant video package.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, retained his Title, when he pinned Andre The Giant (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan).

'WrestleMania' ended with Aretha Franklin's rendition of 'America The Beautiful', as screen-caps recapped what happened throughout the show.

Saturday 9 March 2024

117 - Superstars - March 25th

 

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It's the final stop on the road to 'WrestleMania', and this week on 'Superstars':

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned "Crippler" Rip Oliver.

'WrestleMania' graphic for Sam Houston v The Magnificent Muraco.

'WrestleMania' graphic for The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) & The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) v The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo) & The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond).

'WrestleMania' graphic for "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v "King" Harley Race. Craig DeGeorge interviewed Duggan.

The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) defeated Terry Gibbs & Rusty Brooks, when Martel pinned Gibbs.

'WrestleMania' graphic for Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

'WrestleMania' graphic for The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) v Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy.

'WrestleMania' graphic for Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake v "Adorable" Adrian Adonis.

'WrestleMania' graphic for WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan v Andre The Giant. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Hogan. Okerlund interviewed Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented the 'Tale of the Tape', for WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan v Andre The Giant.

"Outlaw" Ron Bass pinned George South.

'WrestleMania' graphic for Junkyard Dog, Koko B. Ware & Mike Rotunda v Nikolai Volkoff, "The Natural" Butch Reed & One Man Gang. Craig DeGeorge interviewed JYD & Koko. Slick (with Butch Reed & One Man Gang) spoke about the match.

'WrestleMania' graphic for Tito Santana v The Honky Tonk Man.

'WrestleMania' graphic for Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat v Hercules. Steamboat spoke about the match.

'WrestleMania' graphic for The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) v The Islanders (Haku & Tama).

'WrestleMania' graphic for WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) v Demolition (Ax & Smash). The Bulldogs (with Matilda) spoke about the match.

'WrestleMania' graphic for "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff v "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

 'WrestleMania' graphic for WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage v "Ravishing" Rick Rude. Rude & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan spoke about the match. Savage spoke about the match.

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake defeated Tiger Chung Lee by submission, with the Sleeper. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis joined commentary for the match.

There was a video package for WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan v Andre The Giant, followed by a Hulk Hogan montage set to 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor.

In 'Piper's Pit', with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, the guest was WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, who spoke about Andre The Giant.

"Ravishing" Rick Rude, "King" Harley Race & Hercules defeated "Leaping" Lanny Poffo, "Pistol" Pez Whatley & S.D. Jones, when Rude pinned Whatley.

Sunday 3 March 2024

116 - Wrestling Challenge - March 24th

 

We are days away from 'WrestleMania', and this week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick).

'WrestleMania' graphic for The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) & The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) v The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo) & The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond). Bushwhackers promo.

'WrestleMania' graphic for The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) v Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy.

'WrestleMania' graphic for Sam Houston v The Magnificent Muraco. Sam Houston promo.

Footage from the 'WrestleMania' press conference, hosted by "Mean" Gene Okerlund. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with Andre The Giant) spoke, followed by WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

 The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Duane Gill. During the match, Tito Santana cut an inset promo. Also during the match, we cut backstage where "Rowdy" Roddy Piper had jumped and attacked "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.

'WrestleMania' graphic for "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v "King" Harley Race. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Duggan.

'WrestleMania' graphic for Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake v "Adorable" Adrian Adonis. Brutus Beefcake promo.

'WrestleMania' graphic for WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage v "Ravishing" Rick Rude.

'WrestleMania' graphic for Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka v "The Million Dollar man" Ted DiBiase. DiBiase (with Virgil) promo.

'WrestleMania' graphic for WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan v Andre The Giant. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Andre The Giant & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.

Don Kernodle defeated Mario Mancini, by submission.

WWF Superstars predicted the WWF Championship Match at 'WrestleMania', between WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, and Andre The Giant. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat predicted Hogan. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis predicted Andre. Hercules predicted Andre. Koko B. Ware predicted Hogan. Rick Martel predicted Hogan. Tom Zenk predicted Andre.

'WrestleMania' graphic for The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) v The Islanders (Haku & Tama).

'WrestleMania' graphic for Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat v Hercules. Hercules promo.

'WrestleMania' graphic for Junkyard Dog, Koko B. Ware & Mike Rotunda v Nikolai Volkoff, One Man Gang & "The Natural" Butch Reed.

'WrestleMania' graphic for Tito Santana v The Honky Tonk Man.

'WrestleMania' graphic for WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) v Demolition (Ax & Smash). Demolition promo.

The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart) defeated S.D. Jones & "Pistol" Pez Whatley, when Jacques pinned Whatley. During the match, we cut backstage, where an irate "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff was pursuing "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

'WrestleMania' graphic for "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff v "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

In 'The Snake Pit', with Jake "The Snake" Roberts, the guest was WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, who spoke about Andre The Giant.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth), pinned Rusty Brooks, in a Non-Title Match. After the match, "Ravishing" Rick Rude and Hercules attacked Savage. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat made the save.

Video package on WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan v Andre The Giant.

Sunday 25 February 2024

115 - Superstars - March 18th

 

Results from this week's 'Superstars':

We opened with stills from Andre The Giant's attack on WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, this past Saturday, at 'Saturday Night's Main Event'. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Hogan after the attack.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) defeated "Leaping" Lanny Poffo, when Poffo submitted to the Million Dollar Dream.

"Lord" Alfred Hayes presented the 'WrestleMania Report', running down the entire card.

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) defeated Charlie Fulton & Goldie Rogers, when Brunzell pinned Rogers.

In 'The Snake Pit', with Jake "The Snake" Roberts, the guest was "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who spoke about his 'WrestleMania' opponent, "King" Harley Race.

There was footage of "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) training for his shot at WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, at 'WrestleMania'.

Sam Houston pinned "Playboy" Buddy Rose. Houston's 'WrestleMania' opponent, The Magnificent Muraco, joined commentary for the match.

Mean” Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, about Andre The Giant.

Ken Resnick interviewed WWF Intercontinental Champion, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, about “Ravishing” Rick Rude.

Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka spoke about his 'WrestleMania' opponent, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase.

One Man Gang & "The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers), when OMG pinned Powers.

In ‘Piper’s Pit’, with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, the guests were Andre The Giant & Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. WWF President, Jack Tunney, unveiled a custom WWF Championship Belt, for Andre The Giant, in the event he wins the WWF Championship at ‘WrestleMania’.

King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned "The Rebel" Dick Slater.

Next week – “Ravishing” Rick Rude, “King” Harley Race & Hercules in Six Man Tag Team action.

Tuesday 20 February 2024

114 - Wrestling Challenge - March 17th

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

"Adorable" Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart) defeated Dusty Wolfe, via submission, with Goodnight Irene.

Lord” Alfred Hayes presented the ‘WrestleMania Report’. Sam Houston v The Magnificent Muraco, and The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) & The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) v The New Dream Team (Dino Bravo & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine) & The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond) have been added to the show.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat pinned Big Ron Shaw. Hercules was watching the match, on a monitor backstage.

 Mean” Gene Okerlund interviewed “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, about “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff.

The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart) spoke about The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch).

The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) spoke about Tito Santana.

"Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned "Leaping" Lanny Poffo. Sean Mooney joined Gorilla Monsoon on commentary for this match.

There was a recap of Andre The Giant's attack on WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, this past Saturday Night, on 'Saturday Night's Main Event'.

Ken Resnick interviewed “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff, about "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

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

In 'The Snake Pit', with Jake "The Snake" Roberts, the guests were Andre The Giant & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, who spoke about WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, and 'WrestleMania'.

The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart), defeated The Shadows, when Hart scored the submission with the Sharpshooter.

Next week - "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff v Nikolai Volkoff.

Sunday 4 February 2024

113 - Saturday Night's Main Event - March 14th

 


Results from 'Saturday Night's Main Event':

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy).

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The Mega Powers (WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan & WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, with Miss Elizabeth).

Vince McMahon & Jesse "The Body" Ventura are on commentary, and welcomed us to the show.

"Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Koko B. Ware.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Demolition (Ax & Smash).

Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji) defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers), when Smash pinned Roma.

There was a video feature on the history between WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, and Andre The Giant.

The Mega Powers (WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan & WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, with Miss Elizabeth) defeated Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy, when Hogan pinned Bundy. After the match, "Ravishing" Rick Rude appeared on  the entrance way, and began posing in the direction of Miss Elizabeth. Savage chased after Rude. Andre The Giant entered the ring and attacked, and began choking, Hogan. WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Junkyard Dog, Tito Santana, and Rick Martel, tried to stop The Giant, to no avail. Finally, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan was able to make Andre release Hogan, when he hit Andre with his 2x4 board.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil).

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) defeated Sam Houston, when Houston submitted to The Million Dollar Dream.

In a pre-taped interview, "Mean" Gene Okerlund spoke to "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff in a sauna.

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Orndorff will now face "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, at 'WrestleMania', with the loser leaving the World Wrestling Federation.

Sunday 28 January 2024

Episode 112 - Superstars - March 11th

 

This week on 'Superstars':

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned Mario Mancini.

Mean” Gene Okerlund presented his ‘WrestleMania Report’. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, spoke about Andre The Giant. “Ravishing” Rick Rude spoke about WWF Intercontinental Champion, “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Ken Resnick interviewed WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid). Craig DeGeorge interviewed Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat v Hercules was announced for the show. Resnick interviewed Steamboat. Tito Santana v The Honky Tonk Man was announced for the show. Santana spoke about the match.

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

Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji) defeated S.D. Jones & "Pistol" Pez Whatley, when Smash pinned Whatley.

Craig DeGeorge interviewed “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan onstage. “King” Harley Race (with Bobby “The Brain” Heenan) attacked Duggan, and took back his robe and crown.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) defeated Reno Riggins, when Riggins submitted to The Million Dollar Dream.

 In ‘Piper’s Pit’ with “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Bobby Heenan, Big John Studd, and King Kong Bundy were the guests. Heenan revealed he has offered monetary incentive to Studd & Bundy to hurt The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage), this Saturday night.

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned Charlie Fulton. Orndorff had a cast on his arm. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper & “Cowboy” Bob Orton appeared, furious at Orndorff, and claiming he was faking an injury. When challenged by Orndorff, Piper & Orton ran. Orndorff revealed Piper signed a contract barring himself from ringside on Saturday night, and agreeing to a Career Ending Match against Orndorff at ‘WrestleMania’, should Orndorff defeat Orton, at 'Saturday Night's Main Event'.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed 'Saturday Night's Main Event', this Saturday night, on NBC. The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage, with Miss Elizabeth) spoke about Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy. The SNME card in full is:

The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage) v Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy

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

Demolition (Ax & Smash) v The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers)

Sam Houston v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase

Koko B. Ware v "Ravishing" Rick Rude

In a Six-Man Tag Team Match, Andre The Giant, "King" Harley Race & "Ravishing" Rick Rude, defeated "Leaping" Lanny Poffo, "The Rebel" Dick Slater & Sam Houston, when Rude pinned Slater.

There was a video package on Hulk Hogan v Andre The Giant.

Sunday 21 January 2024

Episode 111 - Wrestling Challenge - March 10th

 

Results from 'Wrestling Challenge':

There was an opening feature on “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, taunting fans at ringside with his money.

Sam Houston pinned "Playboy" Buddy Rose.

Mean” Gene Okerlund presented his ‘WrestleMania Report’. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis spoke about Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake. The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) v The Islanders (Haku & Tama) was announced for the show. Okerlund interviewed The Can-Am Connection. “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan v “King” Harley Race was announced for the show. Duggan spoke about the match. Junkyard Dog, Koko B. Ware & Mike Rotunda v Nikolai Volkoff, “The Natural” Butch Reed & One Man Gang was announced for the show.

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

"Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Reno Riggins.

On ‘The Snake Pit', Jake “The Snake” Roberts interviewed “The Natural” Butch Reed & Slick.

Koko B. Ware pinned "Crippler" Rip Oliver. During the match, WWF Intercontinental Champion, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, attacked "Ravishing" Rick Rude, in the backstage area.

There was a video package on WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, v Andre The Giant, at 'WrestleMania'.

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

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed 'Saturday Night's Main Event', coming up this Saturday night. Ken Resnick interviewed Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy. Koko B. Ware v "Ravishing" Rick Rude was announced for the show. Koko spoke about the match.

"Cowboy" Bob Orton (with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper) pinned "Pistol" Pez Whatley.

Sunday 14 January 2024

Episode 110 - Superstars - March 4th

 

This week on 'Superstars':

The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji) pinned Reno Riggins.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'WrestleMania Report'. Okerlund interviewed Andre The Giant & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. It was confirmed that WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, will defend his Title against "Ravishing" Rick Rude. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka spoke about "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake v "Adorable" Adrian Adonis was announced.

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

Junkyard Dog pinned Rusty Brooks.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, who warned “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan to return “King” Harley Race’s crown and robe by next week.

Ken Resnick interviewed “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff, who spoke about “Rowdy” Roddy Piper & “Cowboy” Bob Orton.

Tito Santana pinned Tiger Chung Lee.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented a special look at "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, who was in his Flower Shop, with Jimmy Hart.

In a Non-Title Match, WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth), pinned Terry Gibbs. During the match, "Ravishing" Rick Rude & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan came out onstage, and Rude began flexing and posing in the direction of Miss Elizabeth.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed 'Saturday Night's Main Event', on March 14th. Sam Houston spoke about his match with "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff v "Cowboy" Bob Orton was confirmed for the show. If Orndorff wins, he will face "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, at 'WrestleMania', but if he loses, he must leave the WWF forever.

Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch), when Bundy pinned Luke.

Next week - Six-Man Tag Team Match – Sam Houston, “The Rebel” Dick Slater & “Leaping” Lanny Poffo v Andre The Giant, “King” Harley Race & “Ravishing” Rick Rude.

Monday 8 January 2024

WWF Magazine - Year 2 - March

 


Episode 109 - Wrestling Challenge - March 3rd

 


This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware defeated "Playboy" Buddy Rose & "Crippler" Rip Oliver, when JYD pinned Rose.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'WrestleMania Report'. Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan. Bobby “The Brain” Heenan (with Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy) spoke about The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart). Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka v “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase was announced for ‘WrestleMania’. DiBiase spoke about the match.

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

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned Tiger Chung Lee.

Jake "The Snake" Roberts debuted 'The Snake Pit'. He spoke briefly about 'WrestleMania'.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Ravishing" Rick Rude, who accepted WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage's challenge to face him for the Intercontinental Title, at 'WrestleMania'.

Smash (with Mr. Fuji) pinned George South.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed “Rowdy” Roddy Piper (with “Cowboy” Bob Orton). Piper said he will face “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff at ‘WrestleMania’, but first Orndorff must defeat Orton, and if he loses he must leave the WWF.

Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned S.D. Jones.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney spoke about 'Saturday Night's Main Event'. The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage) will face Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy. The Mega Powers (with Miss Elizabeth) spoke about the match.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper & "Cowboy" Bob Orton defeated "The Rebel" Dick Slater & Sam Houston, when Orton pinned Houston.

Sunday 31 December 2023

Episode 108 - Superstars - February 25th

 


Results from this week's 'Superstars':

"Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Terry Gibbs. After the match, Heenan selected a woman from the crowd for Rude to kiss.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'WrestleMania report'. Demolition (Ax & Smash) spoke about WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid). The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) v Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy was announced for 'WrestleMania'. The Hart Foundation spoke about the match.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Charlie Fulton. After the match, “King” Harley Race entered the ring, and confronted Duggan. Duggan ran Race off, and put on his robe and crown.

 In the 'Event Center', Sean Mooney discussed 'Saturday Night's Main Event', on NBC, on March 14th. The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) will face Demolition (Ax & Smash). Craig DeGeorge interviewed The Stallions about the match.

One Man Gang (with Slick) pinned Rusty Brooks.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, challenged "Ravishing" Rick Rude, to match at 'WrestleMania'.

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

There was a recap of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper & "Cowboy" Bob Orton's attacked on "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, this past Saturday night, in Madison Square Garden. Orndorff issued a challenge to Piper.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat pinned "Iron" Mike Sharpe.

Next week - WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) v Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy.

Saturday 23 December 2023

Episode 107 - Wrestling Challenge - February 24th

 

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

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

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'WrestleMania Report'. WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) defending their Titles against Demolition (Ax & Smash) has been confirmed for the show. The Bulldogs spoke about the match.

Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated Jim Merkle, when Merkle submitted to the Argentine Backbreaker Rack.

Gene Okerlund (with "Lord" Alfred Hayes) presented The Magnificent Muraco & Mr. Fuji performing a stand-up comedy routine.

Ravishing” Rick Rude cut a promo directed at WWF Intercontinental Champion, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, saying he wants his Title and his woman.

The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo, with Jimmy Hart) defeated Jerry Allen & D.J. Peterson, when Allen submitted to Valentine's Figure Four Leglock.

Vince McMahon conducted a sit-down interview with "Adorable" Adrian Adonis & Jimmy Hart. Adonis' appearance on 'Piper's Pit', with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper & "Cowboy" Bob Orton, was recapped, and Adonis confirmed that he is gay.

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka pinned Brian Costello.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney announced 'Saturday Night's Main Event', on NBC, on Saturday, March 14th. Sam Houston will face "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. DiBiase (with Virgil) spoke about the match.

The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) defeated The Shadows, when Zenk got the pinfall.

Next week - "The Rebel" Dick Slater & Sam Houston v "Rowdy" Roddy Piper & "Cowboy" Bob Orton.

Friday 15 December 2023

Episode 106 - MSG - February 22nd

 

Results from the WWF in Madison Square Garden:

Gorilla Monsoon and "Lord" Alfred Hayes are on commentary.

"Adorable" Adrian Adonis (with Jimmy Hart) defeated "Leaping" Lanny Poffo, by sumbmission, with Goodnight Irene.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper (with "Cowboy" Bob Orton) pinned Rick Martel.

"Lord" Alfred Hayes interviewed The Magnificent Muraco.

In a Handicap Match, Andre The Giant defeated The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell), by pinning Brunzell.

Gorilla Monsoon interviewed Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy).

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick). After the match, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper & "Cowboy" Bob Orton attacked Orndorff. WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) made the save.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat pinned "The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick).

Mean” Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Intercontinental Champion, “Macho Man” Randy Savage.

Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji) defeated The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart), when Smash pinned Neidhart, after Mr. Fuji's hit Neidhart with a cane. Demolition will now challenge the WWF Tag Team Champions at 'WrestleMania'.

Ken Resnick interviewed WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid).

WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth), retained his Title when he pinned "The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick).

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.

WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), retained their Titles by defeating Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), when Kid pinned Studd. The Bulldogs will now defend their Titles against Demolition at 'WrestleMania'.

122 - Superstars - April 8th

  Happenings from this week's 'Superstars': The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) defeated Rusty Brooks & Terry...