Friday 11 August 2023

Episode 90 - Superstars - January 8th

 

 

News from this week's edition of 'Superstars':
 
 Ken Patera defeated a Local Talent by submission with a Full Nelson.

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

Big John Studd spoke about the Royal Rumble Match.

The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated Sam Houston & "The Rebel" Dick Slater, when Slater submitted to Haku's Tongan Death Grip.

There was a vignette for newcomer "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, who used his wealth to get a table at a busy, exclusive restaurant.

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo pinned Brian Costello.

There was an advert for 'Royal Rumble'.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The Magnificent Muraco, who spoke about the Royal Rumble Match.

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper) pinned Tim Horner.

In the 'Event' Centre', Sean Mooney detailed 'Royal Rumble' and 'Saturday Night's Main Event'. WWF President, Jack Tunney, announced that at 'Royal Rumble', "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff will challenge for the WWF Championship. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, who spoke about his Title defence against "King" Harley Race, this Saturday night. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine each spoke about their match. Okerlund interviewed Hercules about his match against Ken Patera.

Hercules & "King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers), when Race pinned Roma.

In 'Piper's Pit' with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, WWF President, Jack Tunney, presented Andre The Giant with a trophy to mark his fifteen year unbeaten career. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, emerged to congratulate Andre. Andre left abruptly.

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