Episode 99 - Wrestling Challenge - February 4th

 

Results from this week's 'Wrestling Challenge':

Jimmy Hart's newest charge was revealed to be Adrian Adonis, who is now "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, and he beat a local talent by submission, with a Sleeper Hold.

“Rowdy” Roddy Piper (with “Cowboy” Bob Orton) addressed “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff, and demanded he come and apologize to him in ‘Piper’s Pit’, in the Boston Garden, this Saturday night.

Mike Rotunda pinned "Playboy" Buddy Rose.

There was an acting vignette with The Magnificent Muraco & Mr. Fuji, this one Western themed.

Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware defeated "Iron" Mike Sharpe & The Brooklyn Brawler, when Koko pinned Sharpe.

There was an advert for the February issue of WWF Magazine, followed by a graphic for 'WrestleMania'.

Billy Red Lyons interviewed Jimmy Hart (with "Adorable" Adrian Adonis).

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat pinned "Crippler" Rip Oliver.

In the ‘Event Centre’, Sean Mooney detailed  this weekend’s card in the Boston Garden. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, addressed The Honky Tonk Man. Craig DeGeorge interviewed Greg “The Hammer” Valentine about his shot at WWF Intercontinental Champion, “Macho Man” Randy Savage. “Ravishing” Rick Rude addressed Tito Santana. The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) spoke about their match against Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy. Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware will face The Shadows. In Madison Square Garden, on the 22^nd, Rick Martel will face “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Piper spoke about the match. "The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) spoke about Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.

The Boston Garden card in full is:

WWF CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:

(c) Hulk Hogan v The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart)

WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:

(c) "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) v Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart)

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

Tito Santana v "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Mike Rotunda v The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji)

The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) v Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo v "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil)

Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware v The Shadows

Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated "The Rebel" Dick Slater & Sam Houston, when Studd pinned Houston.

Next week - The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) v The Islanders (Haku & Tama).

Episode 98 - Superstars - January 29th

 

Results from this week's 'Superstars':

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo read a poem about "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo pinned a local talent.

There was a recap of WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, successfully defending his Title against Hercules, at 'Royal Rumble;.

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with Andre The Giant) addressed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, demanding an answer to Andre's challenge.

Ron Shaw pinned Terry Gibbs.

The Honky Tonk Man & Jimmy Hart were at Graceland.

The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) defeated Brian Costello & Jim Merkle, when Roma pinned Merkle.

There was a recap of WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), successfully defending their Titles against The Islanders (Haku & Tama), at 'Royal Rumble'.

There was an advert for the February issue of WWF Magazine, followed by a graphic for 'WrestleMania'.

Big John  Studd (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) forced Omar Atlas to submit to a bearhug.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed the upcoming show at the Boston Garden, on Saturday, February 8th. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, will defend his Title against Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. Savage spoke about the match. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) spoke about his match against "Leaping" Lanny Poffo. Mike Rotunda will face The Magnificent Muraco. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Muraco. On Saturday, February 22nd, the WWF will be in Madison Square Garden, where Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat will meet "The Natural" Butch Reed. Steamboat spoke about the match.

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart) defeated George South, when South submitted to the Figure Four Leglock.

Next week, WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, will address Andre The Giant & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.

Episode 97 - Wrestling Challenge - January 28th

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji) defeated Omar Atlas by submission.

There was another acting vignette with The Magnificent Muraco and Mr. Fuji, this one in the style of a hospital soap opera.

The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) defeated two local talents, when Martel got the submission with a Boston Crab.

There was a recap of the Royal Rumble Match from 'Royal Rumble'.

Ken Resnick interviewed Jimmy Hart, who said he will reveal a new charge on next week's show.

"Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Italian Stallion.

There was an advert for the February issue of WWF Magazine, followed by a graphic for 'WrestleMania'.

There was a recap of the WWF Championship Match between WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, at 'Royal Rumble'.

Junkyard Dog & Koko B. Ware defeated Jim Merkle & Brian Costello, when JYD pinned Costello.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed the show coming up in the Boston Garden, on Saturday, February 8th. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, will defend his Title against The Honky Tonk Man. HTM (with Jimmy Hart) spoke about the match. "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase will make his WWF debut against "Leaping" Lanny Poffo. The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) will face Demolition (Ax & Smash). Demolition (with Mr. Fuji) spoke about the match. The WWF will return to Madison Square Garden, on Saturday, February 22nd. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat will face "The Natural" Butch Reed.

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

Next week - Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat will be in action.

WWF Magazine - Year 2 - February

 

Episode 96 - Royal Rumble - January 26th

 

Results from 'Royal Rumble', from The Summit in Houston, Texas:

Vince McMahon ran through some of the competitors in the Royal Rumble Match.

Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse "The Body" Ventura are your announce team.

The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) defeated The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick), when Sheik submitted to Hart's Sharpshooter.

Tito Santana spoke about the Royal Rumble Match.

Demolition (Ax & Smash) drew their Royal Rumble numbers.

WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth), retained his Title when he pinned Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan).

The Honky Tonk Man drew his Royal Rumble number.

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka spoke about the Royal Rumble Match.

WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), retained their Titles by defeating The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan), when Dynamite pinned Tama.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, spoke about his imminent Title defence against "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, retained his Title by pinning "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.

Andre The Giant & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan spoke about the Royal Rumble Match and WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

Andre The Giant won the Royal Rumble Match, by last eliminating "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. Participating in the match were:

1 – Ax

2 – Junkyard Dog

3 – “Cowboy” Bob Orton

4 – Koko B. Ware

5 – One Man Gang

6 – Greg “The Hammer” Valentine

7 – Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake

8 – “Ravishing” Rick Rude

9 – Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat

10 – Jacques Rougeau

11 – Rick Martel

12 – “The Natural” Butch Reed

13 – Smash

14 – “Dr. D” David Schultz

15 – The Honky Tonk Man

16 – The Magnificent Muraco

17 – Raymond Rougeau

18 – Tom Zenk

19 – Dino Bravo

20 – “Rowdy” Roddy Piper

21 – “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka

22 – King Kong Bundy

23 – “King” Harley Race

24 – Sam Houston

25 – Big John Studd

26 – “Outlaw” Ron Bass

27 – Andre The Giant

28 – Tito Santana

29 – Ken Patera

30 – “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan

Episode 95 - Superstars - January 22nd

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

Koko B. Ware pinned a local talent.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney spoke about the upcoming show at the Boston Garden, on Saturday, February 8th. Tito Santana spoke about his match against "Ravishing" Rick Rude.

 Dino Bravo (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Tim Horner.

There was a vignette of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, using his wealth to have a public pool closed personally for him.

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

There was a vignette of The Honky Tonk Man & Jimmy Hart at 'Elvis Stuff'.

One Man Gang (with Slick) pinned a local talent.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'Royal Rumble Report'. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake spoke about the Royal Rumble Match. Gene Okerlund interviewed Slick & One Man Gang about the Royal Rumble Match. Okerlund interviewed "King" Harley Race about the Royal Rumble Match. Ken Resnick interviewed "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff about his WWF Title shot at Hulk Hogan. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, also spoke about the match. Hercules and WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, each spoke about their WWF Intercontinental Title Match. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with The Islanders, Haku & Tama) spoke about all his charges involvement at 'Royal Rumble'.

The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda), when Haku pinned Windham.

In ‘Piper’s Pit’, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper produced WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan. Jesse “The Body” Ventura produced Andre The Giant, along with his new manager, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Andre challenged a stunned Hogan to a WWF Title Match at ‘WrestleMania’, and ripped Hogan’s shirt off before leaving.

Episode 94 - Wrestling Challenge - January 21st

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge', just days away from 'Royal Rumble':

The Fabulous Rougeau Bros. (Jacques & Raymond, with Jimmy Hart) defeated D.J. Peterson & Jerry Allen, when Jacques pinned Peterson.

In the ‘Event Centre’, Sean Mooney announced the WWF’s return to the Boston Garden on Saturday, February 8^th. Tito Santana v “Ravishing” Rick Rude was announced for the show. Rude (with Bobby “The Brain” Heenan) spoke about the match.

 The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji) pinned George South.

The Magnificent Muraco & Mr. Fuji made their acting debut in a video called 'Fuji Vice'.

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Ken Patera.

In ‘Piper’s Pit’, “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff told “Rowdy” Roddy Piper that he wanted it to be a straight-up one on one match when he challenges WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, at ‘Royal Rumble’.

 Tito Santana & "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan defeated The Shadows, when Santana got the pin.

“Mean” Gene Okerlund presented his ‘Royal Rumble Report’. The Honky Tonk Man & Jimmy Hart, and Greg “The Hammer” Valentine spoke about the Royal Rumble Match. Hercules spoke about his match against WWF Intercontinental Champion, “Macho Man” Randy Savage. The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) v The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff was announced for the show. The Hart Foundation spoke about the match.

There was an advert for 'Royal Rumble'.

"Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Barry Windham.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan v The Iron Sheik was announced for next week.

Episode 93 - Superstars - January 15th

 

Due to a copyright strike, I had to trim out a Brutus Beefcake promo. Watch the full unedited video HERE.

This week on 'Superstars':

 Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart pinned Dusty Wolfe.

The Honky Tonk Man & Jimmy Hart visited the Lisa Marie airplane.

"The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) pinned Rusty Brooks.

Koko B. Ware and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake each spoke about the Royal Rumble Match.

There was an advert for 'Royal Rumble'.

Tito Santana pinned Shadow #1.

There was a vignette on "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, who used his money to have a couple thrown out of the honeymoon suite at a hotel.

"Outlaw" Rob Bass pinned Italian Stallion.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'Royal Rumble Report'. Ken Resnick interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, about his Title defence against "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. Hercules spoke about his Title shot against WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage. WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), spoke about their Title defence against The Islanders (Haku & Tama).

"The Rebel" Dick Slater & Sam Houston defeated "Playboy" Buddy Rose & "Crippler" Rip Oliver, when Slater pinned Oliver.

Jesse "The Body" Ventura was "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's guest in 'Piper's Pit'. Ventura claimed to know a secret, and talked about Hulk Hogan being awarded a better trophy than Andre The Giant was. Ventura and Piper argued, and agreed to bring out Hogan and Andre next week.

Episode 92 - Wrestling Challenge - January 14th

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

"Outlaw" Ron Bass pinned Dusty Wolfe.

From a beach in Hawaii, The Magnificent Muraco said he is the biggest star in wrestling and now wants to be the biggest star in the world.

One Man Gang (with Slick) pinned Italian Stallion.

Tito Santana spoke about the Royal Rumble Match.

Jimmy Hart spoke about The Honky Tonk Man and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine in the Royal Rumble Match.

There was an advert for 'Royal Rumble'.

The Shadows defeated Jim Merkle & Brian Costello, when Merkle was pinned.

There was a feature on Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake being taught hair styling by Sal Fodera.

 Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) defeated George South, when South submitted to Volkoff's Bear Hug.

 "Mean" Gene Okerlund presented his 'Royal Rumble Report'. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, will defend his Title against "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. Orndorff spoke about the match. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, spoke about his Title defence against Hercules. The Islanders (Haku & Tama) & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, spoke about WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid).

Junkyard Dog pinned "Crippler" Rip Oliver.

 Barry Windham v "Ravishing" Rick Rude was announced for next week.

Episode 91 - Saturday Night's Main Event - January 11th

 

Happenings from 'Saturday Night's Main Event':

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake spoke about his match against Greg "The Hammer" Valentine.

"King" Harley Race & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan spoke about Race's match against WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, spoke about his Title defence against "King" Harley Race.

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

Demolition (Ax & Smash) & The Magnificent Muraco defeated The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda) & Sam Houston, when Muraco pinned Houston.

Jesse "The Body" Ventura interviewed The Islanders (Haku & Tama) & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.

Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated Ken Patera, when Patera submitted to a Full Nelson.

There was an advert for 'Royal Rumble'.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "King" Harley Race & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.

The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell), when Haku pinned Blair.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Jimmy Hart.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake.

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. After the match, Beefcake snipped some of Valentine's hair, and chased Jimmy Hart.

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

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, pinned "King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan). After the match, Andre The Giant entered the ring and handed the WWF Championship Belt to Hogan.

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.

Episode 89 - Wrestling Challenge - January 7th

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) pinned a Local Talent.

Tito Santana spoke about the Royal Rumble Match.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Dusty Wolfe.

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

There was an advert for 'Royal Rumble'.

"Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Jerry Allen.

Koko B. Ware spoke about the Royal Rumble Match.

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake defeated Jim Merkle, when Merkle submitted to a Sleeper Hold. After the match, Beefcake snipped some of Merkle's hair.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed 'Royal Rumble' and 'Saturday Night's Main Event'. "King" Harley Race spoke about his WWF Title Match against WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, at SNME. Craig DeGeorge interviewed Greg "The Hammer" Valentine about his match against Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake at SNME. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Beefcake. Ken Patera v Hercules was announced for SNME. Patera spoke about the match. The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) v The Islanders (Haku & Tama) was announced for SNME. The Killer Bees spoke about the match.

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

Episode 88 - Superstars - January 1st

 

This week on 'Superstars':

Sam Houston pinned Rusty Brooks.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Outlaw" Ron Bass about the Royal Rumble Match.

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart) defeated a Local Talent by submission, with a Figure Four Leglock. After the match, Valentine was attacked by Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake.

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

There was an advert for 'Royal Rumble'.

Big John Studd (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated Jerry Allen by submission, with a Bearhug.

There was a vignette introducing "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, who used his wealth to bribe a receptionist into letting him see a doctor.

King Kong Bundy (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned a Local Talent.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney discussed 'Royal Rumble', on January 26th, and 'Saturday Night's Main Event', on January 11th. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, about his Title defence against Hercules, at 'Royal Rumble'. WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), spoke about their Title defence against The Islanders (Haku & Tama), at 'Royal Rumble'. Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, about his Title defence against "King" Harley Race, at 'SNME'. Announced for 'SNME' were The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda) & Sam Houston v Demolition (Ax & Smash) & The Magnificent Muraco, and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake v Greg "The Hammer" Valentine.

"King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned "The Rebel" Dick Slater.

In 'Piper's Pit', with"Rowdy" Roddy Piper, WWF President, Jack Tunney, presented WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, with a trophy to commemorate three years as WWF Champion. Andre The Giant emerged to congratulate Hogan.

Episode 87 - Wrestling Challenge - December 31st

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

Matt Borne pinned Jim Merkle.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Brutus Beefcake, who declared he is now "The Barber", and challenged Greg "The Hammer" Valentine.

Koko B. Ware pinned Black Bart.

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

There was an advert for 'Royal Rumble'.

Tito Santana pinned Brian Costello.

Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned D.J. Peterson.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney spoke about 'Royal Rumble', on January 26th, and 'Saturday Night's Main Event', on January 11th. At 'Royal Rumble', WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), will defend their Titles against The Islanders (Haku & Tama). The Islanders & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan spoke about the match. WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, will defend his Title against Hercules. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (with Hercules) spoke about the match to Gene Okerlund. At 'SNME', WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, will defend his Title against "King" Harley Race. Race & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan spoke to Gene Okerlund about the match.

The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell) defeated The Shadows, when Blair got the submission with a Sleeper Hold.

Vince McMahon conducted a sit-down interview with WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan. Hogan named Andre The Giant as his biggest influence.

WWF Magazine - Year 2 - January

 

Episode 86 - WrestleFest - December 26th

 

 

  

Results from 'WrestleFest' in the Louisiana Superdome:

Sean Mooney and "Lord" Alfred Hayes were on commentary.

"The Rebel" Dick Slater pinned Matt Borne.

Demolition (Ax & Smash, with Mr. Fuji) defeated The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda), when Ax pinned Rotunda.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick).

Mr. Wrestling II pinned Dick Murdoch.

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

WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) retained their Titles by beating The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart), when Smith pinned Hart.

In a Steel Cage Match, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, & Andre The Giant defeated "Rowdy" Roddy Piper & "Cowboy" Bob Orton, when Hogan pinned Orton.

Episode 85 - Superstars - December 25th

 

This week on 'Superstars':

We opened with a recap of Hulk Hogan winning the WWF Championship from The Iron Sheik, in Madison Square Garden, on January 23, 1984. Sheik and WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, each spoke about their match tonight.

Junkyard Dog pinned The Brooklyn Brawler.

Craig DeGeorge interviewed "Outlaw" Ron  Bass.

The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) defeated The Shadows, when Neidhart got the pinfall.

There was advert for 'Royal Rumble'.

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo pinned Jim Merkle.

Ken Patera cut a promo.

The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers), when Powers submitted to Haku's Tongan Death Grip.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed 'WrestleFest', tomorrow night, at the Superdome, in New Orleans. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper (with "Cowboy" Bob Orton) spoke about their match against WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, and Andre The Giant. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff and "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka each spoke about their Cage Match. Ken Resnick interviewed Junkyard Dog about his match against "The Natural" Butch Reed.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, retained his Title when he pinned The Iron Sheik (with Slick).

Episode 84 - Wrestling Challenge - December 24th

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

Ron Shaw pinned George South.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Demolition (Ax & Smash) & Mr. Fuji, who spoke about wanting the WWF Tag Team Titles.

One Man Gang & "The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) defeated D.J. Peterson & Jerry Allen, when Gang pinned Peterson.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who spoke about Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron Sheik.

Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) defeated Pez Whatley by submission with a bear hug.

Koko B. Ware cut a promo.

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (with Jimmy Hart) defeated Omar Atlas by submission with the Figure Four Leglock. After the match, Brutus Beefcake emerged from the entrance way, and brawled with Valentine.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney ran down 'WrestleFest' in the Louisiana Superdome. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff and "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka spoke about their Steel Cage Match. Ken Resnick interviewed WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), who spoke about their match against The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart). Mr. Wrestling II spoke about his match against Dick Murdoch. Mooney announced that "The Rebel" Dick Slater will face Matt Borne.

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

Episode 83 - Superstars - December 18th

 

  

This week on 'Superstars':

Matt Borne pinned George South.

WWF President, Jack Tunney, announced that at 'WrestleFest', on December 26th, "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka will face "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, in a steel cage match.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan pinned Dusty Wolfe.

There was an advert for 'Royal Rumble'.

"The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) pinned Jerry Allen.

"King" Harley Race & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan cut a promo.

Hercules (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated Pete Doherty by submission with the Full Nelson.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney ran down 'WrestleFest', which will take place on Thursday, December 26th, at the Superdome in New Orleans. Junkyard Dog spoke about his match with "The Natural" Butch Reed. Dick Murdoch spoke about his match against Mr. Wrestling II. It was announced that WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), will defend their Titles against The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart). The Hart Foundation spoke about the match.

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

It was announced that on next week's 'Superstars', WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, will defend his Title against The Iron Sheik. Sheik and Hogan both spoke about the match.

Episode 82 - Wrestling Challenge - December 17th

 

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

Dick Murdoch pinned Pez Whatley.

Craig DeGeorge interviewed One Man Gang & Slick, who spoke about Gang's count out draw with WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, this past weekend at The Spectrum in Philadelphia.

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo pinned Brian Costello.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed 'WrestleFest' at the Superdome in New Orleans, on December 26th. WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, spoke about his and Andre The Giant's match against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper & "Cowboy" Bob Orton, and he also addressed One Man Gang. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, ahead of his match against Nikolai Volkoff. It was announced that The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda) will face Demolition (Ax & Smash). Demolition spoke about the match.

"Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Omar Atlas.

There was an advert for 'Royal Rumble'.

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka was set to face Jim Merkle, but as Snuka made his entrance he was attacked by "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.

The U.S. Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda) defeated The Shadows, when Windham got the submission with the Claw.

Episode 81 - Spectrum Wrestling - December 14th

 

Results from The Spectrum, in Philadelphia:

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

The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) defeated The Shadows by submission.

"Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Mike Rotunda.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed "Dr. D" David Schultz.

The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch), when Tama pinned Luke.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed One Man Gang & Slick.

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper) pinned Ken Patera.

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

Andre The Giant pinned Big John Studd (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan).

WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth), pinned "Dr. D" David Schultz (with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper).

 “Mean” Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), defeated The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo, with Jimmy Hart), when Smith pinned Bravo.

WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, and One Man Gang (with Slick), wrestled to a draw when both men were counted out.

Episode 80 - Superstars - December 11th

 

This week on 'Superstars':

Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) defeated George South, when South submitted to Volkoff's Bear Hug.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed this weekend's show at The Spectrum in Philadelphia. Slick (with One Man Gang) spoke about WWF President, Jack Tunney's, fining of OMG, and also OMG's match against WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan. Ken Resnick interviewed WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, about his Title defence against "Dr. D" David Schultz. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo), about their shot at WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid). Big John Studd spoke about his match against Andre The Giant. The Spectrum card in full is:

WWF TITLE MATCH:

(C) Hulk Hogan v One Man Gang (with Slick)

WWF TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH:

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

WWF INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE MATCH:

(C) "Macho Man" Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) v "Dr. D" David Schultz (with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper)

Andre The Giant v Big John Studd (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

 Ken Patera v "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper)

The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) v The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

Mike Rotunda v "Ravishing" Rick Rude (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)

The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) v The Shadows

 "The Natural" Butch Reed (with Slick) pinned Pez Whatley.

Onstage with Craig DeGeorge, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan picked a woman out of the crowd for "Ravishing" Rick Rude to kiss.

The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) defeated "Iron" Mike Sharpe & The Brooklyn Brawler, when Neidhart pinned The Brawler.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed 'WrestleFest' in the Superdome in New Orleans, on December 26th. It was announced that in the main event, WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, and Andre The Giant will face "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Piper (with Orton) spoke about the match.

The Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji) defeated Jerry Allen by submission.

Ken Resnick interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, who spoke about 'WrestleFest', and his match against One Man Gang, this Saturday night, in The Spectrum.

One Man Gang (with Slick) pinned Koko B. Ware.

Episode 79 - Wrestling Challenge - December 10th

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

"The Rebel" Dick Slater pinned Terry Gibbs.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed this Saturday night's show at The Spectrum, in Philadelphia. WWF Tag Team Champions, The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid), will defend their Titles against The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo). Mike Rotunda will face “Ravishing” Rick Rude. Ken Patera will face “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff. The Hart Foundation (Bret "Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) will face The Shadows. “Mean” Gene Okerlund interviewed WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan, about his Title defence against One Man Gang. Ken Resnick interviewed The British Bulldogs. Ken Patera and "Ravishing" Rick Rude each spoke about their matches.

Big John Studd (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Rusty Brooks.

There was a recap of last week, when One Man Gang assaulted Italian Stallion. WWF President, Jack Tunney, announced a $10,000 fine and suspended 30 day suspension for OMG.

The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart) pinned Tim Horner.

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

In ‘Piper’s Pit’, “Dr. D” David Schultz was “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s guest. They spoke about Schultz’s Intercontinental Title shot against “Macho Man” Randy Savage, at The Spectrum on Saturday night.

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pinned Omar Atlas.

 After the match, "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka attacked Orndorff.

In the ‘Event Centre’, Sean Mooney spoke about ‘WrestleFest’ at the Lousiana Superdome on December 26^th. “The Natural” Butch Reed (with Slick) spoke about his match with Junkyard Dog. Mr. Wrestling II v Dick Murdoch was announced for the show. Mr. Wrestling II spoke about the match.

The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo, with Jimmy Hart) defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers), when Roma submitted to Valentine's Figure Four Leglock.

Episode 78 - Superstars - December 4th

 

 

 

This week on 'Superstars':

Ken Patera pinned "Crippler" Rip Oliver.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney detailed the upcoming show at The Spectrum, on December 14th. Mooney announced that WWF Intercontinental Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, will defend his Title against "Dr. D" David Schultz. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Savage. Mike Rotunda will face "Ravishing" Rick Rude, and Andre The Giant will go up against Big John Studd. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan spoke about the Andre v Studd match.

King Kong Bundy & Big John Studd (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated Rusty Brooks & Dusty Wolfe, when Brooks submitted to Studd's Bearhug.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed One Man Gang & Slick.

"Dr. D" David Schultz (with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper) pinned D.J. Peterson.

Onstage with Craig DeGeorge, "Ravishing" Rick Rude & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan announced that on next week's 'Superstars', Heenan will handpick a woman from the crowd for Rude to kiss.

In a Handicap Match, One Man Gang defeated Brian Costello & Jim Merkle, when he pinned Merkle.

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

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney discussed 'WrestleFest' at the Superdome in New Orleans, on December 26th. Junkyard Dog will face "The Natural" Butch Reed. JYD spoke about the match.

"King" Harley Race (with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) pinned Jerry Allen.

Episode 77 - Wrestling Challenge - December 3rd

 

 

This week on 'Wrestling Challenge':

Dick Murdoch pinned George South.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney spoke about the upcoming card at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, on December 14th. Slick (with One Man Gang) spoke about Gang's WWF Title Match against WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Hogan. Mooney announced that The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) will face The Islanders (Haku & Tama). The Bushwhackers spoke about the match.

One Man Gang (with Slick) pinned Italian Stallion. After the match, Gang continued his assault on Stallion.

In the 'Event Centre', Sean Mooney announced that on December 26th, the WWF is coming to the Superdome in New Orleans.

The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) defeated "Iron" Mike Sharpe & The Brooklyn Brawler, when Butch pinned Sharpe.

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

"The Rebel" Dick Slater pinned Brian Costello.

There was a special feature on The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff, hosted by "Mean" Gene Okerlund and "Lord" Alfred Hayes.

The Islanders (Haku & Tama, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) defeated Tim Horner & Pez Whatley, when Haku pinned Horner.

Next week - The New Dream Team (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & Dino Bravo), The Honky Tonk Man, and Big John Studd.