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.