Episode 42 - SummerSlam - August 25th

 

'SummerSlam' Results:

 

One Man Gang (with Slick) pinned Junkyard Dog.

Craig DeGeorge interviewed WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart), ahead of his Title defence against "Macho Man" Randy Savage.

Tito Santana & The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) defeated Dino Bravo & The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond), when Santana pinned Jacques.

Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji) defeated The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk), when Ax pinned Zenk.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) spoke about his upcoming WWF Intercontinental Title shot against The Honky Tonk Man.

"King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Ken Patera (with "The Rock" Don Muraco), after Patera was distracted by Heenan.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick). Before the match, Duggan's entrance interrupted Volkoff's attempt to sing the Soviet National Anthem.

Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda), when Bundy pinned Rotunda.

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (with "Cowboy" Bob Orton) wrestled to a draw when both men were counted out of the ring.

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with "King" Harley Race) spoke about Ken Patera, and Race's victory over him.

 

"Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) pinned WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart), to become the new WWF Intercontinental Champion.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper spoke about his hatred of the fans ahead of his Title shot against WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

 The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions, The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, with Jimmy Hart), by disqualification when Jimmy Hart interfered. The Dream Team retained the WWF Tag Team Titles. After the match, The Bulldogs assaulted Jimmy Hart.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The Honky Tonk Man regarding his losing the WWF Intercontinental Championship to "Macho Man" Randy Savage.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, spoke ahead of his Title defence against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, pinned "Rowdy" Roddy Piper (with "Cowboy" Bob Orton), to retain his Title.

Episode 41 - Superstars - August 21st

 

 

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

 

 The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) defeated The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika), when Dynamite pinned Afa.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. Added to the card is "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka v "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. The card in full is:

WWF CHAMPIONSHIP:

(C) Hulk Hogan v "Rowdy" Roddy Piper (with "Cowboy" Bob Orton)

WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP:

(C) The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) v "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth)

WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP:

(C) The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, with Jimmy Hart) v The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid)

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka v "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (with "Cowboy" Bob Orton)

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick)

Ken Patera (with "The Rock" Don Muraco) v "King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Junkyard Dog v One Man Gang (with Slick)

The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) v Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji)

The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda) v Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Tito Santana & The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) v Dino Bravo & The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond)

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Ken Patera, "King" Harley Race, Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji), The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk), Tito Santana, and Dino Bravo (with Jimmy Hart) all spoke about their 'SummerSlam' matches.

One Man Gang (with Slick) pinned Pez Whatley.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund went behind the scenes with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, and "Cowboy" Bob Orton, as they trained for 'SummerSlam'.

Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) pinned Sam Houston.

On stage, Craig DeGeorge hosted a debate between Miss Elizabeth and Jimmy Hart, ahead of the WWF Intercontinental Championship Match between WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man and "Macho Man" Randy Savage, at 'SummerSlam'.

Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) spoke about his joining The Heenan Family.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Dick Murdoch. After the match Duggan waved the American flag.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) spoke about his Title defence against "Macho Man" Randy Savage at 'SummerSlam'.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage spoke about his WWF Intercontinental Title shot against The Honky Tonk Man at 'SummerSlam'.

Freddie Miller interviewed "Rowdy" Roddy Piper ahead of his WWF Championship shot against Hulk Hogan at 'SummerSlam'.

Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers), when Bundy pinned Powers.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, spoke about his 'SummerSlam' Title defence against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

Episode 40 - Wrestling Challenge - August 20th

 

 

We're just days away from 'SummerSlam', and this week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff and Ken Patera spoke about their imminent match.

Ken Patera defeated "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) by disqualification, when "King" Harley Race interfered and attacked Patera. King Kong Bundy and Hercules joined in on the attack, as well as Bobby Heenan, as they whipped Patera with a belt.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report', running down the card. The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) spoke about their WWF Tag Team Title shot at Champions, The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine), Ken Resnick interviewed Nikolai Volkoff (with The Iron Sheik) about his match against "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jaqcues & Raymond), and Jimmy Hart spoke about The Rougeaus and Dino Bravo's match against The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) & Tito Santana.

 

 Dino Bravo & The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond) defeated George South, Italian Stallion & Jose Luis Rivera, when Bravo forced Rivera to submit.

WWF Superstars predicted the outcome of the WWF Intercontinental Championship Match, between Champion, The Honky Tonk Man and “Macho Man” Randy Savage at 'SummerSlam'. "Outlaw" Ron Bass predicted HTM, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan predicted Savage, Slick predicted HTM, and WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, predicted Savage.

Craig DeGeorge interviewed "Macho Man" Randy Savage onstage, ahead of his shot at WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man, at 'SummerSlam'.

There was an advert for 'SummerSlam'.

 "Cowboy" Bob Orton (with "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff) pinned Dusty Wolfe. During the match, "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka attacked Orndorff, before fleeing and being pursued by Orndorff.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, spoke about his match against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper at 'SummerSlam'.

Koko B. Ware pinned The Brooklyn Brawler.

“Superfly” Jimmy Snuka challenged "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff to a match at ‘SummerSlam’.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man, was interviewed onstage by Craig DeGeorge ahead of his Title defence against “Macho Man” Randy Savage at 'SummerSlam'.

There was an update on Ken Patera's condition.

The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda) defeated The Long Riders ("Outlaw" Ron Bass & Black Bart), when Windham pinned Bass.

Episode 39 - Superstars - August 14th

 

It's a little over a week until 'SummerSlam', and this week on 'Superstars':

"Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) pinned Rusty Brooks.

 "Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. Three new matches were announced for the show:

Tito Santana & The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) v  Dino Bravo & The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond)

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v Nikolai Volkoff

Ken Patera v "King" Harley Race

It was announced that "The Rock" Don Muraco will be in Ken Patera's corner. We heard from "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart), Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Ken Patera, and "The Rock" Don Muraco, about their respective matches.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage went backstage in search of WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man. He found Jimmy Hart and confronted him, telling him to tell The Honky Tonk Man to shut his mouth.

The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika) defeated Barry Horowitz & Tim Horner, when Afa pinned Horowitz.

“Mean” Gene Okerlund interviewed The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda) about their ‘SummerSlam’ match against Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy.

Junkyard Dog pinned "Iron" Mike Sharpe.

Slick (with One Man Gang) spoke about Junkyard Dog and his 'SummerSlam' match with One Man Gang.

There was a special video feature on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper spoke about WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, ahead of their WWF Title match at 'SummerSlam'.

WWF Tag Team Champions, The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, with Jimmy Hart) defeated The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) in a non-title match, when Brunzell submitted to Valentine's Figure Four Leglock.

It was announced that next week The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) will face Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy. We heard from The Stallions and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with Studd & Bundy) about the matchup.

Episode 38 - Wrestling Challenge - August 13th

 

 

On 'Wrestling Challenge' this week:

 

 The Long Riders ("Outlaw" Ron Bass & Black Bart) defeated George South & Italian Stallion, when Bass pinned South.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. Announced for the card are WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man, defending his Title against "Macho Man" Randy Savage, The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda) v Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy, and Junkyard Dog v One Man Gang. Ken Resnick interviewed Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Junkyard Dog. Craig DeGeorge interviewed "Macho Man" Randy Savage.

The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) defeated Brian Costello & Jim Merkle, when Zenk pinned Merkle.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, who spoke about "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff’s attack on "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka at 'Saturday Night's Main Event'.

One Man Gang (with Slick) pinned S.D. Jones.

 "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Jimmy Hart and WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man, about HTM's upcoming Intercontinental Title defence against "Macho Man" Randy Savage at 'SummerSlam'.

Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji) defeated The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch), when Ax pinned Luke.

 "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff was "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's guest on 'Piper's Pit'. They gloated about, and replayed, Orndorff's attack on "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka at 'Saturday Night's Main Event'.

 "King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Tim Horner.

 There was an advert for 'SummerSlam'.

 "Mean" Gene Okerlund moderated a debate between Ken Patera and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Heenan attempted to attack Patera with a belt, but Patera turned the tables, and Heenan was stretchered out.

 Next week - Ken Patera v "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.

Episode 37 - Saturday Night's Main Event - August 10th

 

 

Results from 'Saturday Night's Main Event':

 

The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) defeated The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart), when Dynamite Kid pinned Jacques.

“Mean” Gene Okerlund interviewed Hulk Hogan & “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka about their upcoming match.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper defeated B. Brian Blair by submission with a Sleeper Hold.

In a pre-taped segment, The Iron Sheik & Slick arrived at the building in a limo. Jesse “The Body" Ventura interviewed them about Sheik’s upcoming match with “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan.

in a Handicap Match, WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka beat "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, "Cowboy" Bob Orton & "Dr. D" David Schultz, when Hogan pinned Orton. After the match, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper entered the ring and participated in a 4 on 2 assault. Orndorff gave Snuka a piledriver on the floor.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Koko B. Ware ahead of his WWF Intercontinental Title shot at The Honky Tonk Man.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart), retained his title by pinning Koko B. Ware.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Rowdy" Roddy Piper about what he and his men did to Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Snuka.

“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan spoke about his upcoming match against The Iron Sheik.

“Macho Man” Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) spoke about The Honky Tonk Man, and his upcoming match with Dino Bravo.

 "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) pinned Dino Bravo (with Jimmy Hart).

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man, and Jimmy Hart, who spoke about "Macho Man" Randy Savage.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed a distraught WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, about what happened earlier to him and "Superlfly" Jimmy Snuka. Hogan revealed that Snuka has been taken to hospital, and vowed to avenge him.

 "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned The Iron Sheik (with Slick).

Episode 36 - Superstars - August 7th

 

On this week's 'Superstars':

The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart) defeated The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch), when Jacques pinned Luke. The referee didn't notice that Luke had his foot on the bottom rope.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. Okerlund interviewed The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) about their match against Demolition (Ax & Smash).

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan defeated Rusty Brooks by disqualification, when The Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, and Slick attacked Duggan, causing him to bleed.

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

Dino Bravo (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Tim Horner.

Sean Mooney in the Event Centre ran down this weekend's 'Saturday Night's Main Event' show. The card in full is:

Hulk Hogan & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka v "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, "Cowboy" Bob Orton & "Dr. D" David Schultz

WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP:

(C) The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) v Koko B. Ware

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v The Iron Sheik (with Slick)

"Macho" Man Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) v Dino Bravo (with Jimmy Hart)

B. Brian Blair v "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) v The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart)

 Koko B. Ware pinned Dick Murdoch.

On stage, Craig DeGeorge interviewed WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart). HTM began listing reasons why he is the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time. "Macho Man" Randy Savage interrupted and challenged HTM to a match right now. HTM declined.

Backstage, "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart), who spoke about why he wouldn't wrestle "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and his Intercontinental Title defence against Koko B. Ware at 'Saturday Night's Main Event'.

The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) were due to face George South & Italian Stallion, but the match never took place because a bloody "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan hit the ring during Volkoff's singing of the Soviet National Anthem, and chased Sheik, Volkoff, and Slick out of the ring with a 2x4 board.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper signed the contract for their WWF Championship Match at 'SummerSlam'.

There was an advert for 'SummerSlam'.

 "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) about their non-title match on next weeks 'Superstars' against WWF Tag Team Champions, The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine), and about Blair's match against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper at 'Saturday Night's Main Event'.

"Cowboy" Bob Orton & "Dr. D" David Schultz (with "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff) defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers), when Orton pinned Powers.

Episode 35 - Wrestling Challenge - August 6th

On this week's 'Wrestling Challenge':

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) defeated The Long Riders ("Outlaw" Ron Bass & Black Bart), when Blair pinned Bart.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man premiered his new music video.

Matt Borne pinned George South.

In his 'SummerSlam Report', "Mean" Gene Okerlund announced The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) v Demolition (Ax & Smash) for the card. We heard from Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji). Okerlund announced a WWF Intercontinental Title Match for 'Saturday Night's Main Event' this Saturday night - WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man, will defend against Koko B. Ware. Koko B. Ware spoke about the match.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) pinned a Local Talent. Towards the end of the match, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart & Peggy Sue) appeared onstage with Craig DeGeorge and goaded Savage.

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

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan addressed and accepted Ken Patera's challenge to a debate.

Ken Resnick interviewed The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff, who spoke about "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan.

The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda) defeated The Brooklyn Brawler & Pete Doherty, when Rotunda pinned Brawler.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, was the guest on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's 'Piper's Pit'. Hogan challenged Piper to sign the contract for their WWF Title Match at 'SummerSlam'. Piper said his lawyers were drawing up a contract that suits him, and that he would sign it on tomorrow's 'Superstars'.

Episode 34 - Superstars - July 31st

 

 

On this week's 'Superstars': 

"Outlaw" Ron Bass pinned George South.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, agreed to put his title on the line against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Okerlund also announced the main event for 'Saturday Night's Main Event' on August 10th - a handicap match pitting Hulk Hogan & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka against "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, "Dr. D" David Schultz & "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Okerlund interviewed Hogan and Snuka about the match.

The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) defeated "Playboy" Buddy Rose & "Crippler" Rip Oliver, when Roma pinned Rose.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Macho Man" Randy Savage who spoke about WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man.

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

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (with "Cowboy" Bob Orton) pinned S.D. Jones.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Jimmy Hart and WWF Tag Team Champion, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, about The Dream Team's (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Brutus Beefcake) Tag Team Title defence against The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) at 'SummerSlam'.

 There was an advert for 'SummerSlam.

The Iron Sheik (with Nikolai Volkoff & Slick) was slated to face Dusty Wolfe, but as Nikolai Volkoff began to sing the Soviet National Anthem, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who was being interviewed by Craig DeGeorge, entered the ring with a 2x4 and ran off Sheik, Volkoff, and Slick. Duggan then berated Sheik and Volkoff on the microphone, and vowed he would never allow Volkoff to sing the Soviet National Anthem.

Tim Horner pinned Brian Costello.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Ken Patera about "The Rock" Don Muraco, and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Patera challenged Heenan to meet him face to face for a conversation.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Black Bart.

Episode 33 - Wrestling Challenge - July 30th

 

 

 

On 'Wrestling Challenge' this week, as we head towards 'SummerSlam':

 

 The Iron Sheik (with Slick) defeated Jose Luis Rivera, when Rivera submitted to Sheik's Camel Clutch.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'SummerSlam Report'. Confirmed for 'SummerSlam' is a WWF Tag Team Title match - WWF Tag Team Champions, The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine) will defend their titles against The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid). Okerlund interviewed The Bulldogs about the match.

Dick Murdoch pinned Rusty Brooks.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) spoke about the premiere of his new music video, which will happen on next week's 'Wrestling Challenge'.

"The Rebel" Dick Slater pinned Jim Merkle.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Piper accepted WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan's challenge to a match, but only if Hogan puts the WWF Title on the line.

The was an advert for the August issue of WWF Magazine.

Pez Whatley pinned Brian Costello.

There was an advert for 'SummerSlam'.

"King" Harley Race spoke about being a King, and delivered a warning to Hulk Hogan.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "The Rock" Don Muraco, who spoke about his disqualification loss to Big John Studd at the Boston Garden, his relationship with Ken Patera, and The Heenan Family.

The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) defeated "Crippler" Rip Oliver & "Playboy" Buddy Rose, when Zenk pinned Oliver.

WWF Magazine - Year 1 - August

 

Episode 32 - Boston Garden - July 28th

 

 

In happenings from the Boston Garden:

 

Gorilla Monsoon and Ken Resnick are on commentary.

 

Koko B. Ware pinned Matt Borne.

 

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

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Rowdy" Roddy Piper about his upcoming No Holds Barred Match against "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka.

 

 Davey Boy Smith pinned WWF Tag Team Champion, Brutus Beefcake (with Jimmy Hart).

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka addressed "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

Dynamite Kid pinned WWF Tag Team Champion, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart).

 

 "Dr. D" David Schultz spoke about his upcoming WWF Title Match with Hulk Hogan.

Big John Studd (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan & King Kong Bundy) defeated "The Rock" Don Muraco (with Ken Patera) via disqualification, when Patera entered the ring and attacked Studd. Patera had previously brawled with Bundy, and attacked Heenan.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) spoke about his upcoming title defence against Junkyard Dog.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) retained his title by pinning Junkyard Dog.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, spoke about his title defence against “Dr. D” David Schultz, and his desire to wrestle “Rowdy” Roddy Piper.

Gorilla Monsoon and Ken Rsenick recapped “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s attck on “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka.

 In a No Holds Barred Match, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper pinned "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, retained his title by pinning "Dr. D" David Schultz (with "Cowboy" Bob Orton).

Episode 31 - Superstars - July 25th

 

 

 

On this week's 'Superstars':

"Mean" Gene Okerlund detailed the fallout from "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's attack on "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka on last night's 'Wrestling Challenge'. The WWF board considered fines and suspensions, but Snuka wants Piper in the ring. The WWF board has acquiesced to these demands, but only in an unsanctioned, no holds barred match. The match will take place this coming Saturday night in the Boston Garden.

 

 "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who reviewed footage of his attack on Snuka and gloated about it.

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka spoke about Piper's attack on him, and vowed to get revenge in Boston.

"The Rock" Don Muraco pinned The Brooklyn Brawler.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, who spoke about his upcoming title defence against "Dr. D" David Schultz in the Boston Garden, and also said he wants to get his hands on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) defeated Dusty Wolfe, when Wolfe submitted to Volkoff's Bearhug.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan came to the ring and sang the U.S. National Anthem, directed at Slick, Nikolai Volkoff, and The Iron Sheik, before leading the crowd in a chant of "U.S.A!"

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney ran down this weekend's card at the Boston Garden. The card is as follows:

WWF CHAMPIONSHIP:

(C) Hulk Hogan v "Dr. D" David Schultz

WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP:

(C) The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) v Junkyard Dog

NO HOLDS BARRED:

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka v "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

"The Rock" Don Muraco v Big John Studd (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Davey Boy Smith v Brutus Beefcake (with Jimmy Hart)

Dynamite Kid v Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart)

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

Koko B. Ware v Matt Borne

 

 Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji) defeated Jim Merkle & Brian Costello, when Ax pinned Merkle.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund hosted the next video detailing the rivalry between Ken Patera and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.

There was an advert for 'SummerSlam'.

"King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned a local talent.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Dr. D" David Schultz about his upcoming title shot against WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, at the Boston Garden.

"Cowboy" Bob Orton (with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper) pinned "The Rebel" Dick Slater.

Episode 30 - Wrestling Challenge - July 24th

 

On 'Wrestling Challenge' this week:

The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart) defeated S.D. Jones  & Pez Whatley, when Jones submitted to Raymond's Sleeper Hold.

Gorilla Monsoon announced that this coming Saturday night at the Boston Garden, WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man, will defend his title against Junkyard Dog. "Mean" Gene Okerlund spoke to JYD about the match.

Koko B. Ware pinned Dusty Wolfe

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart), about his upcoming title defence against Junkyard Dog.

Dino Bravo (with Jimmy Hart) pinned George South.

Craig DeGeorge interviewed WWF Tag Team Champion, Brutus Beefcake, about his upcoming match with Davey Boy Smith at the Boston Garden. Beefcake also spoke about his tag team partner, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine's match against Dynamite Kid.

There was an advert for 'SummerSlam'.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned The Executioner.

 "The Rock" Don Muraco spoke about The Heenan Family, and challenged any Heenan Family member to a match in the Boston Garden. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan accepted on behalf of Big John Studd.

"Dr. D" David Schultz, "Cowboy" Bob Orton & "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) & Sam Houston, when Schultz pinned Powers.

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka was the guest on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's 'Piper's Pit'. Piper insulted Snuka and then attacked him, smashing him in the head with a coconut, before a prolonged assault.

Episode 29 - Superstars - July 18th

 

On this week's edition of 'Superstars':

The Long Riders ("Outlaw" Ron Bass & Black Bart) defeated S.D. Jones & Pez Whatley, when Bass pinned Jones.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Macho Man" Randy Savage, who expressed his desire to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship.

Paul Roma pinned Jim Merkle.

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) spoke about their upcoming match against The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond), at the Boston Garden.

 Matt Borne pinned George South.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) addressed "Macho Man" Randy Savage.

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) defeated Brian Costello and Pete Doherty, when Doherty submitted to Blair's Sleeper Hold.

The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) spoke with "Mean" Gene Okerlund about their upcoming singles matches with WWF Tag Team Champions, Brutus Beefcake and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine respectively, at the Boston Garden.

Junkyard Dog pinned "Crippler" Rip Oliver.

Episode 28 - Wrestling Challenge - July 17th

On 'Wrestling Challenge' tonight:

The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) defeated Tim Horner and Barry Horowitz, when Volkoff pinned Horowitz.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. Duggan expressed his love for the U.S.A, and his dismay for The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff.

Koko B. Ware pinned Pete Doherty.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented a vignette about the Ken Patera-Bobby "The Brain" Heenan feud.

"Cowboy" Bob Orton (with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper) pinned Jim Powers.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed World Wrestling Federation Champion, Hulk Hogan, about his upcoming Title defence against "Dr. D" David Schultz at the Boston Garden.

Dick Murdoch defeated Italian Stallion by submission.

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka was "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's guest in 'Piper's Pit'.

"Dr. D" David Schultz pinned "The Rebel" Dick Slater.

Episode 27 - Spectrum Wrestling - July 14th

Results from tonight's show at The Spectrum in Philadelphia:

"King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Sam Houston, while holding Houston's trunks.

The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) defeated The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick), when Smith pinned Volkoff.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) pinned "Outlaw" Ron Bass.

Dino Bravo & The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond) defeated Tito Santana & The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart), when Bravo pinned Santana.

Ken Patera & "The Rock" Don Muraco defeated Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) by disqualification, when Heenan attacked Patera with a steel chair. Afterwards, Studd and Bundy assaulted Muraco.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper (with "Cowboy" Bob Orton) defeated Rick Martel via submission with a Sleeper hold.

WWF Tag Team Champions, The Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Brutus Beefcake) retained their titles against The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda), when Valentine pinned Rotunda after hitting him with brass knuckles.

Junkyard Dog defeated WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man, by count out. HTM retained the Intercontinental Title.

Episode 26 - Superstars - July 11th

 

On this week's 'Superstars':

Tito Santana pinned Pete Doherty.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Junkyard Dog regarding his WWF Intercontinental Title match with The Honky Tonk Man, this weekend at The Spectrum.

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

Sean Mooney in The Event Centre ran down this weekend's card at The Spectrum in Philadelphia. The card is:

WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP:

(C) The Honky Tonk Man v Junkyard Dog

WWF TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH:

The Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Brutus Beefcake) v The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda)

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

Ken Patera & "The Rock" Don Muraco v Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Tito Santana & The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) v Dino Bravo & The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond)

"Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) v "Outlaw" Ron Bass

The British Bulldog (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) v The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick)

Sam Houston v "King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Sam Houston pinned Brian Costello.

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

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart), regarding his Title defence against Junkyard Dog at The Spectrum on Saturday night.

"King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Jose Luis Rivera.

There was a video looking at the rivalry between Ken Patera and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.

Junkyard Dog &The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda) defeated "Crippler" Rip Oliver, "Playboy" Buddy Rose & Matt Borne, when JYD pinned Oliver.

Episode 25 - Wrestling Challenge - July 10th

 

On 'Wrestling Challenge' this week:

Mike Rotunda pinned The Executioner.

Ken Resnick interviewed Jimmy Hart regarding his ban from The Spectrum this coming Saturday night.

Big John Studd (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated Dusty Wolfe via submission.

There was a promo from a WWF newcomer - "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan.

Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) pinned Pez Whatley.

“Mean” Gene Okerlund interviewed “Outlaw” Ron Bass about his upcoming match against “Macho Man” Randy Savage at The Spectrum.

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka pinned The Brooklyn Brawler.

There was a 'Piper’s Pit' segment with “Dr. D” David Shultz. It was revealed “Rowdy” Roddy Piper will wrestle Rick Martel at The Spectrum, and Schultz will challenge WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, at The Boston Garden.

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

Episode 24 - Superstars - July 4th

 

 

 

On 'Superstars' this week:

 

The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) defeated The Brooklyn Brawler & "Iron" Mike Sharpe, when Smith pinned The Brawler.

Craig DeGeorge interviewed "Macho Man" Randy Savage ahead of his match with "Outlaw" Ron Bass at The Spectrum. Savage indicated he wants to win a Title.

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper) pinned Jose Luis Rivera.

WWF President, Jack Tunney, announced that at The Spectrum in Philadelphia on July 14th, WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man, will defend his Title against Junkyard Dog, and WWF Tag Team Champions, The Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Brutus Beefcake) will defend their Titles against The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda). In addition, the manager of The Honky Tonk Man and The Dream Team, Jimmy Hart, will be barred from The Spectrum.

One Man Gang (with Slick) pinned Tim Horner.

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

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda) regarding their WWF Tag Team Title shot at The Spectrum.

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

"The Rock" Don Muraco challenged Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy to a match at The Spectrum, on behalf of himself and Ken Patera.

Ken Patera defeated "Playboy" Buddy Rose via submission.

"Handsome" Harley Race was crowned by Bobby "The Brain" Heenan in a coronation as the "King of Wrestling."

Episode 23 - Wrestling Challenge - July 3rd

 

On tonight's 'Wrestling Challenge':

 "Outlaw" Ron Bass pinned Tim Horner.

In an interview with "Mean" Gene Okerlund, WWF Intercontinental Champion, The Honky Tonk Man, and Jimmy Hart, attempted to justify HTM's attack on Junkyard Dog at 'King of The Ring'.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) pinned "Crippler" Rip Oliver.

There was an advert for the July issue of WWF Magazine, followed by a promo from The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk), in which Martel challenged "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

The Fabulous Rougeau Bros (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart) defeated Brian Costello & Jim Merkle, when Costello submitted to Raymond's sleeper hold.

There was a special feature looking at "Dr. D" David Schultz at home.

"Dr. D" David Schultz (with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper) pinned Jim Powers.

Ken Patera revealed "The Rock" Don Muraco as his new tag team partner, to battle The Heenan Family.

The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) defeated The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch), when Butch submitted to Volkoff's bearhug.