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Post by warriorlynx on Aug 31, 2016 11:38:18 GMT -5
The Main Event February 1st, 1991 (Jan. 28 taping) Macon Coliseum, Macon, Georgia Hosts: Vince McMahon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan Jim Duggan def. Col.Mustafa (w/General Adnan) via pinfall.
Legion of Doom def. The Orient Express (w/Mr. Fuji) via pinfall.
Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) def. Ted Dibiase (w/Sensational Sherri) via pinfall.___________________________________________ Hulk Hogan interview with Mean Gene: Gene: Hulk Hogan in all my years I have never seen you like this...at the Royal Rumble you not only did what you promised to do with Earthquake, but you may have lost a lot of friends. Hogan: When a man goes to hell and back, he becomes a changed man brother. As for those who you call my friends, where were they when I was in the hospital? All the little Hulkamaniacs cared, they sent me letters but where were these friends? You see some of these friends only wanted to be my friend because they saw dollar signs in their eyes like that piece of lard Tugboat...I'm the top guy in the WWF and they wanted to hang with the best... Gene: I find that hard to believe Hogan, but without friends or allies what will you do? Hogan: Do what I always did brother. I grew up on the streets, day in and day out struggling to make ends meat. I barely made enough to afford a can of tuna for lunch when all my fighting money was going to pay for gas for my pick-up...on the road day in and day out trying to make it here...on my own. And so I paid my dues, struggled hard to got to where I am today, the greatest professional athlete in the world. But in the last year brother, it's been rough, but I'll continue on forever as the world will always know the Immortal Hulk Hogan. Gene: Hulk how do you feel about Jack Tunney fining you for assaulting WWF Officials at the Royal Rumble. Hogan: Let him fine me, let him try to stop me because Hulkamania will never slow down. Gene: Hulk Hogan I must know, what is next for you? Hogan: Well you know something mean gene, I never lost the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship. It was mine, I was never pinned, submitted or lost it in any way but was unfairly stripped from the title thanks to that fool Jack Tunney. Gene: Are you suggesting that you will be challenging... Hogan: That's right brother, Ultimate Warrior if you you're hearing this because who wouldn't?...I'm opening a challenge to you at Wrestlemania VII at the LA Memorial Coliseum for the World Wrestling Federation Championship...so I got one thing to ask...are you up to face the Immortal one? (poses and leaves) Gene: Wow...we'll definitely be asking the Warrior about this...back to you Vince! Vince: (on commentary) Unbelievable! I wonder what the Warrior will say! Heenan: (on commentary) You know Hulk Hogan has got a lot of nerve assaulting WWF Superstars and Officials, but after what he's been through I don't think he can take on the Warrior and beat him like this. Vince: Why do you say so? Heenan: He has no one to guide him. Look I've always hated the guy, I still do, but business is business and maybe he just needs the right manager. Sometimes you gotta make alliances with your enemies to do what's right. Vince: O come on I doubt he'll want you as a manager, Hulk Hogan has never been a fan of yours and the fans still love him. Heenan: That's...Immortal...Hulk Hogan to you Vince. Vince: Give me a break!
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Post by warriorlynx on Aug 31, 2016 14:29:04 GMT -5
WWF Primetime Wrestling February 4th, 1991 Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanNotable Matches: The Hart Foundation (c) def. The Orient Express to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships
The Mountie (w/Jimmy Hart) def. Tom King (jobber) via pinfall.
The Mountie promo has him saying Canada has the greatest police force in the world and American cops are too busy eating donuts and arresting African-Americans. Tito Santana def. Koko B. Ware via pinfall._________________________________________________ A video showing Randy Savage and Elizabeth are celebrating their first date after being apart for two years at a fancy restaurant. Mr. Perfect is at the same restaurant recording a vignette, making claims he gets free meals cause he's perfect till he sees the Macho Man. Perfect: Well what do we have here, someone who isn't perfect. Randy: Hey now listen I'm out here with the lovely Elizabeth...I want no trouble. Perfect: Look at you Randy...just look at you going soft aren't you? Randy: (gets up angry) you got a problem with me you take it in the ring...or we take it outside. Perfect: Yeah that will solve all your problems. Hey Elizabeth as Perfect as I am I am in no doubt the greatest WWF Superstar of all time, why are you going back with this bum. Randy almost knocks him out, but Elizabeth calms him down calls for the manager of the restaurant and the restaurant owners kick Perfect out. Perfect gets angry and says it's an outrage. ________________________________________________ Official Statement from Jack Tunney: "It has come to my attention that Hulk Hogan has challenged the Ultimate Warrior to a match for the WWF Championship. After long talks with WWF Officials, despite his recent behavior, Hulk Hogan has a right to challenge for the World title. Although we feel that Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior should be going their separate ways after that tremendous match last year at the Ultimate Challenge, we did not expect that they would be crossing paths again. Therefore Wrestlemania VII for the main event, World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion the Ultimate Warrior will be taking on the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan. A contract signing and more details will be provided in the coming weeks. Thank you."Gorilla: There you have it folks on March 24th, mark your calender and call your cable company or operator to order Wrestlemania VII on PPV as tickets will be on sale for the event held at the LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles California, which will host the main event...the Immortal Hulk Hogan will be taking on the WWF Champion the Ultimate Warrior and this time Brain...it will be for the World title. Heenan: The Immortal one deserves this shot, he's angrier, stronger, more determined than I have ever seen him before so the Ultimate Warrior has definitely met his match.
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Post by warriorlynx on Aug 31, 2016 15:04:00 GMT -5
WWF Primetime Wrestling February 18th, 1991 Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanNote: No silly presidential spoofs to be shown, but a Toys R Us video with Gene and Jim Duggan is still shown. Notable Matches: Big Boss Man (c) def. The Barbarian via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
Crush of Demolition def. Shawn Michaels of the Rockers via pinfall.Full Nelson Challenge to see whose strongest: Kerry von Erich vs. The Warlord, Kerry makes Warlord submit. Warlord gets angry and attacks him. Promos for the road to Wrestlemania: - Bob Boss Man in a promo tells the Mountie that Canadian police got nothing on USA cops and jests about Mounties using zambonis to catch bad guys. - Jake the Snake promo on Ted Dibiase ruining his chances at the Royal Rumble. - Tugboat says he has no beef with Hulk Hogan and will prove that he was always a real friend by challenging Earthquake at Wrestlemania. - The Rockers talk about their chances to win the Tag titles from the Hart Foundation - Mr. Perfect promo says he's outraged that Macho Man got him kicked out of the restaurant. He says that he was a World Champion and the greatest wrestler ever and to prove it he challenges Macho Man to a match at Wrestlemania. Ultimate Warrior promo: Ho-Kogan...the Ultimate Challenge...proved that we could be one...but you took a different route...a different path to darkness...taking the Hulkamaniacs down with you...but do not worry Hulkamaniacs because the Warriors will lift you from the darkness...(gnarls) Ho-Kogan...you speak about being an immortal...you are not but a mortal who has yet to achieve immortality for you have not defeated the Ultimate Warrior!
Ho-Kogan...at Wrestlemania VII this won't be a challenge for just the World title...it will be for Immortality!
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Post by warriorlynx on Aug 31, 2016 15:26:47 GMT -5
WWF Primetime Wrestling February 25th, 1991 Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanNotable matches: Virgil def. Haku (w/Bobby Heenan) via DQ.
The Mountie def. Tom Landel (jobber) via pinfall.
Tugboat def. Ted Dibiase via Countout after Jake the Snake runs in.
Smash of the Demolition vs. Animal of the Legion of Doom ended in Double Countout. Road to Wrestlemania Promos:- Big Boss Man goes around the country thanking other cops in America for their hard work - Randy Savage says that Mr. Perfect hasn't paid his dues even if he was a World Champion. He says that he's thought about it and believes he doesn't deserve a match. - British Bulldog says he's impressed with Kerry von Erich's strength and half nelson challenge from last week and wants to challenge him - Dusty Rhodes (who decides to stick around till WM) does a promo on Undertaker Immortal Hulk Hogan Promo (working out at a gym): If I have to live in darkness so be it Ultimate Warrior (laughs)...Warrior you've been carrying around that Championship belt of mine, painting it in different colors have you no shame? Have you no respect for the greats who ever held that title? It belongs to me brother (laughs). So you're the top dog, the alpha male, but at Wrestlemania VII, when you step in the ring with me...it won't matter what happened a year ago, it won't matter what is the most powerful force in the universe...because all that matters is I get back what was stolen from me and I will walk out the World Wrestling Federation Champion once again and prove that Hulkamania will live forever.
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Post by warriorlynx on Aug 31, 2016 16:08:11 GMT -5
Live with Regis and Kathie Lee (Talk Show) Hosts: Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford Special Guest: The Ultimate Warrior February 27th, 1991Note: The Summer 1990 interview with Warrior didnt happen in this timeline Regis: Our next guest is the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion the Ultimate Warrior who will be in a rematch with the one and only Immortal Hulk Hogan. Let's take a look at a clip of their confrontation last year (video is shown of Warrior defeating Hogan at Wrestlemania VI)...wow what a match that was so let's welcome the one and only Ultimate Warrior! Warrior: (comes out with a WWF buddy toy and talks normally) Thank you for having me (shakes Regis and Kathie's hands). Kathie: You know when you beat Hulk Hogan last year I couldn't believe it because everyone knows he was the wrestling champion of the 80s. Warrior: Ya..ya..I mean he was the top guy at the time...but...I'm now the top guy you could say for the 90s. Regis: So what is Hulk's problem now, I mean he's calling himself the Immortal one, what's your beef with him? Warrior: Well it all began when he was injured from this big guy called Earthquake and he's been angry about it...and angry that the title was taken away from him by the WWF President so he wants it back. I just don't agree with the way he's been handling things and he asked for a title shot and he's got it. I just hope he realizes the error of his ways. Regis: What's with the toy? Warrior: It's a Wrestling Buddy and I wanted to give this to you (to Kathie) this is for your son Cody. Kathie: Thank you so much. Regis: You know I see you on TV and you're always just feeling so charged. Warrior: It's the vegetables...(looks at camera) kids eat your vegetables (they laugh). Regis: So now we are closing in on Wrestlemania seven, and I'm so glad to be a special guest at the event, but I wanted to know how will you defeat the Immortal Hulk Hogan? Warrior: I've beaten him before so I'll do it again. Regis: Well I've heard rumors that guys like Bobby the Brain Heenan wants to manage him. I mean that would be a shock if Hulk Hogan joins up with a bad guy. Warrior: I don't think Hogan's a bad guy or for that matter will take on a manager. He's Hulk Hogan, and this rampage, this path he's on I'm up for the match and I think it'll be my biggest challenge yet. Regis: Well Hulk Hogan is no flash in the pan, but he's actually a bigger guy than you am I right with those 24 inch pythons? Warrior: Is this not big enough for you (starts to pose and Regis also starts to pose). Regis: Thank you for coming to the show! Folks Wrestlemania VII is going to be the biggest Wrestling extravaganza in history with over a 100,000 fans jam packed at the LA Memorial Coliseum on March 24th, don't miss it on PPV.
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Post by warriorlynx on Aug 31, 2016 18:02:29 GMT -5
The Arsenio Hall Show Special Guest: The Immortal Hulk Hogan February 28th, 1991 (instead of March 21st) Hogan comes out to a pop. Hall: Welcome back to the show Hulk Hogan. Hogan: Thank you brother. Hall: First of all I gotta ask Hulk...because I've been feeling bad about this but I really gotta ask...are you a bad guy now? Hogan: What makes you say that? Hall: I don't know it's confusing now I mean I watch wrestling all the time, but I don't hear about the training, vitamins and prayers from you but that you just want to beat up people. Hogan: If you say so but I think I'm a great guy (crowd laughs). Hall: Alright alright...well apparently you are facing Ultimate Warrior at Wrestlemania for his Championship belt. Hogan: No that's mine brother, it was taken away from me by the WWF. Hall: Why would they do that I mean you're Hulk Hogan! Hogan: I don't know brother I just think they got it in for me and now I just want to get my title back. The thing is I gave a good six plus years to the WWF, five years as World Champion... Hall: Wow five? Hogan: Yeah...but Hall: But didn't the Ultimate Warrior beat you before? Hogan: Yeah he beat me...beat me at Wrestlemania 6. Hall: Well how old are you now you're like...? Hogan: I'm 37, I'm still in the greatest shape of my life brother. Hall: Isn't Warrior much younger? Hogan: (laughs) He's from parts unknown maybe he's a hundred, no he's in his early thirties, but that won't stop me. It's professional wrestling, Andre was in his forties when he took the title from me for like ten seconds. Hall: But they cheated to win...is that you're plan. Hogan: (laughs) Age isn't a big deal, it's how young you are inside and if you doubt it (poses) I still got the largest arms in the world brother (Hall laughs). Hall: O man Hulk it's just that I don't know if you can beat the Warrior he's just so intense and yes it's true I still am a Hulkamaniac...even if you go bad (laughs) Hogan: We all win some and lose some. Look at Mike Tyson, just like me he was invincible but was finally beaten last year. It's funny we were both invincible and lost our first clean matches around the same time. Now he's making his comeback and I wish him the best next month in his bout. Hall: You think you could take on a guy like Tyson? Hogan: Well you know brother if he got in the ring with me... Hall: Has Wrestlers and boxers ever had a match? Hogan: Yeah it was done before with Ali and a wrestler Antonio Inoki, but if me and Tyson go well I've got eighty more pounds of muscle, I'm 6 foot 8 and don't forget the 24 inch pythons...he's younger and is fast but it would be the match for the ages. Win or lose, it'd still be fun. Hall: Do you really need the WWF Championship? Cause I know you got a movie coming out this year... Hogan: Yeah it's called Surbaban Commando and stars Christopher Lloyd, so I'm excited about that. But... Hall: Well I mean you are synonymous with the championship belt, do you really need the title why not go after guys like Mr. Perfect and maybe let the Warrior have this one? I just hate to see you lose again. Hogan: Well if I had my way I'd take them all on, Mr. Perfect or Tugboat doesn't matter. Hall: So you would take on good guys and bad guys? Hogan: Anyone. But that's the thing brother, no matter what, I'm going for that title and on March 24th, at Wrestlemania VII, I'm going to walk out the WWF Champion. Hall: Well the best of luck ladies and gentlemen the Immortal one...Hulk Hogan!
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Post by warriorlynx on Aug 31, 2016 21:40:03 GMT -5
WWF Primetime Wrestling March 4th, 1991 Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan
Notable matches: Warlord def. Koko B. Ware
Mr. Perfect (w/Bobby Heenan) def. Jimmy Snuka
____________________________________ Gorilla announces the UK Rampage special on April 24th, which will feature WWF Superstars including UK's own the British Bulldog. Gorilla: What an event that will be Brain, but first we have exciting news in the World Wrestling Federation, the former WWF Intercontinental Champion, Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat is making his return and will be a special guest commentator at Wrestlemania VII alongside myself and Lord Alfred Hayes (Ricky returns as his original character, no "refresh" or "Dragon" or fire-breathing nonsense). Heenan: I can't believe he's back. But that reminds me, Steamboat won the Intercontinental Championship at Wrestlemania III, defeating...the Macho Man Randy Savage and Mr. Perfect I think he'd want pointers from him. Maybe I'll ask myself because Randy Savage is a coward for not accepting the challenge at a match at Wrestlemania. Gorilla: I doubt he'll give any... Road to Wrestlemania Promos: - Mr. Perfect says that Macho Man rejecting him is proof he's a coward and to shake things up he'll put his WWF Career on the line in that if he loses the match at Wrestlemania, he'll leave the WWF. - Dibiase promo on Jake the Snake as Jake stole Dibiase's Million Dollar Belt (Note: I placed this feud here instead of WM6 as Jake's feud was with Rude in this timeline at WM6) - Kerry von Erich asks the British Bulldog to step into the ring at Wrestlemania - Demolition promo on Legion of Doom setting up their match for Wrestlemania Ultimate Warrior promo: Ho-Kogan...the Warriors have watched you time and time again as you walk down the dark path to your own destruction! Ho-Kogan...how could you prepare for me, should you jump? Should you lay or crawl? Should you run? How can you beat me! You cannot resist my power! No because even if you try you will be trampled! I live for the battle, I will be your nightmare, give me the pain and anguish let me in...let me in...let me in your head and keep me locked in...1...2...3 only then I will let you free.
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Post by warriorlynx on Aug 31, 2016 22:18:41 GMT -5
WWF Primetime Wrestling March 11th, 1991 Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan Special in-studio Guest: Macho Man and Elizabeth
Macho Man declares that he will take on Mr. Perfect and has no problem with putting his own career on the line just to teach him a lesson. Gorilla announces that advance tickets to the LA Memorial Coliseum is sold out for Wrestlemania. Official Wrestlemania VII Card: The All-Americans (Slaughter & Jim Duggan) vs. The Gulf Connection (Col. Mustafa & Gen. Adnan) in a Tag match
Kerry von Erich vs. British Bulldog in Singles competition
The Undertaker vs. Dusty Rhodes in Singles competition
Earthquake (w/Jimmy Hart) vs. Tugboat in Singles competition
Jake "the Snake" Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase (w/Sensational Sherri) in Singles competition
Big Boss Man (c) vs. The Mountie (w/Jimmy Hart) for the WWF Intercontinental Championship
The Nasty Boys vs. Power and Glory in a Tag match
Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. Rick "the Model" Martel in Singles competition
Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) vs. Mr. Perfect (w/ Bobby Heenan) in a Career Ending Match
The Hart Foundation (c) vs. The Rockers for the WWF Tag Team Championships
Demolition (w/Ax) vs. Legion of Doom in a Tag match
Main Event at Wrestlemania VII: THE IMMORTAL CHALLENGE The Ultimate Warrior (c) vs. The "Immortal" Hulk Hogan for the WWF Championship. Can only win by pinfall or submission. Anyone interferes is terminated from the WWF.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 1, 2016 20:12:48 GMT -5
NBC Special: Press Conference for Wrestlemania VII March 15th, 1991 Hosts: Vince McMahon and Gorilla MonsoonSeveral WWF Officials and Vince McMahon are present. Ultimate Warrior is sitting down on the right side of the podium with Gorilla Monsoon and others. Vince: "Welcome ladies and gentlemen as we have a few important announcements to make to the press. The first is at Wrestlemania VII on March 24th at the LA Memorial Coliseum, we have some great celebrity guests showing up. They are Regis Philbin, Chuck Norris, George Steinbrenner, Macaulay Culkin, Lou Ferrigno, Henry Winkley, Paul Maguire, Willie Nelson who will be kicking off Wrestlemania, Donald Trump, Marla Maples and Alex Trebek. More from Jack Tunney. Gorilla: (gets on the mic) One of the reasons we are here tonight is to get the contract signing going for the Main Event...the Immortal Challenge between the WWF Champion the Ultimate Warrior taking on the Immortal Hulk Hogan. Many would call this Ali vs. Frazier II, this will be the biggest rematch in the history of Sports entertainment. Hogan walks in with with two ladies one on each arm and in red/black. The ladies leave as Hogan has a smirk and sits on the left side of the podium. Gorilla: Welcome Hulk Hogan you're late. Hogan: (a mic is in front of him) Was a little busy there brother (laughs). Gorilla: Well I think we can now start with the contract signing. Ultimate Warrior you are to sign the contract and agree to put the championship of the world on the line. (Warrior signs) Alright Mr. Hulk Hogan it's your turn (contract handed over to Hulk). Hogan: (yawns) You brought me in for this, I was busy spending time with these fine young ladies out here... Gorilla: This is a press conference Mr. Hogan...please. Hogan: I'll sign the damn contract, a seven-figures bonus for this fight is great brother (signs it). Gorilla: Alright ladies and gentlemen the contract is official and now we would like to open for questions and answers for the championship match. Reporter 1: Hulk Hogan do you think you're still a role model for kids? Hogan: I'm the best role model there is brother. Train, take your vitamins, make love you know all that stuff (everyone laughs). Warrior: (get's angry and up) You are no role model (Gorilla calms him down and he sits) you have betrayed all your little Hulkamaniacs. Hogan: (laughs) Did a fly just buzz by? Reporter 2: So does this mean you're a bad guy Hulk Hogan? Hogan: (laughs) If bad means cool than everyone knows I'm cool. Reporter 3: You mentioned a seven-figures bonus, so are you Hogan throwing away all you ever believed in for money? Hogan: I will always believe, Hulkamania will live forever, but a bonus is always nice. I deserve it. Hey I gave these guys in the WWF seven good years of my life, for what? To get beaten by that bozo looking clown over there (point at Warrio)...I mean look at him with his ridiculous face paint and grunts (gnarls as a mockery)...I'm just here to get my belt back which was stolen from me. Reporter 4: Mr. Warrior, what will it take this time to defeat Hulk Hogan. Hogan: That's the immortal one. Immortal Hulk Hogan. Warrior: Why does he not shut his mouth and be professional about this! Hogan gets up and drops the mic podium that was in the centre of the stage. Warrior gets up and flips his table and tosses two chairs infront of him as he does best, and they get in each others' faces. Gorilla is in the middle of them trying to hold them back with Vince holding a mic towards them. Hogan: (staring at Warrior) Look at you brother...think you're so tough (laughs)...think you got it all because you have my belt...you're nothing...you will never be as big as the Immortal one. Warrior: Ho-Kogan...at Wrestlemania...I will save all the little Hulkamanics from drowning with you (gnarls). Hogan shoves Warrior, Warrior pushes him back till WWF Officials hold them both back. Hogan talks trash and leaves on his own. Vince: We apologize for this...March 24th, Wrestlemania VII is being held at the LA Memorial Coliseum and we invite everyone in the audience for a backstage pass to the event.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 1, 2016 21:32:10 GMT -5
WWF Superstars of Wrestling March 16, 1991 Hosts: Vince McMahon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan"
Notable matches: Full Nelson Challenge: British Bulldog and Kerry von Erich, both submit to each other and they shake hands and prefer a match to see who is the strongest.
The Nasty Boys def. Costello & Davis (jobbers) via pinfall.
Rick Martel def. Frankie Lancster (jobber) via submission. Says he has more of his arrogance fragrance ready for Piper at Wrestlemania. The Undertaker def. Pat Armstrong (jobber) via pinfall.
_____________________ Mean Gene interview with the Immortal Hulk Hogan: Gene: Immortal Hulk Hogan your behavior shown at the Wrestlemania Press Conference and contract signing has become very questionable. Hogan: Well you know something mean gene, it's time to tell it like it is. For one long year brother, all the Hulkamaniacs have been bugging me on the streets asking me if I have what it takes anymore to beat a guy like the Ultimate Warrior. They kept wondering if we made a mistake allying with the Warriors...well I say you bet. You're either with the Warriors, or your with me the Immortal one. Gene: The Ultimate Warrior believes that you've gone a down a dark path and that you have turned your back on all your Hulkamaniacs. Hogan: The Warrior believes he's a god, so what does it matter what he believes? Gene: And what of the rumors that you are joining forces with a manage in the likes of Bobby Heenan? Hogan: At Wrestlemania VII I'll put an end to all and every rumor there is. Gene: I couldn't believe my ears when I heard that you were in this all for the money. Hogan: Is this about the bonus? What you don't think the Warrior isn't getting one? It's a fight it's big money...bonus is something I deserve after being injured, stripped out of the title and losing my salary...for all the hell Jack Tunney has put me through so I'm glad for it. I got to make up what I lost and I mean to gain every minute of it all. Gene: Makes sense in a way...Hulk, I gotta ask, what if you don't win at Wrestlemania VII, because I'm not liking where your heading or maybe where you have already headed. Hogan: What you gotta do is ask, what if I do win my title back, because the whole WWF will be terrified starting with that snake of a President Jack Tunney. So what you're going to do WWF, Jack Tunney and every damn Superstar there is and everwill be when Hulkamania and the Immortal one conquers you! (poses)
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 2, 2016 10:57:26 GMT -5
WWF Primetime Wrestling March 17th, 1991 Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan Special in-studio Guest: The Immortal Hulk Hogan
Gorilla: Ladies and gentlemen welcome to Prime Time Wrestling and tonight I'm here with my co-host Bobby "the Brain" Heenan and our special in-studio guest...the Immortal one himself, Hulk Hogan. Hogan: You should be honored by me being here brother. Heenan: I can't wait for this Sunday, Wrestlemania VII is going to be huge. Not only with Mr. Perfect end the career of the Macho Man Randy Savage, but the Immortal Hulk Hogan will win the World Wrestling Federation Championship. Gorilla: Is this a joke I mean...seriously Brain? Hogan: Hey hey the Brain finally gets it. Gorilla: Brain? You used to call him Weasel... Hogan: I'm not here for name calling. Look the Brain and I can never see eye to eye but just this once I agree with him I will be the WWF Champion. Heenan: That's right. Gorilla: (shakes head) I don't know what to make of you too and if you really are in some kind of partnership... Hogan: Look Gorilla Monsoon...I finally learned that I got to lay back and relax. All my anger that I saved for Earthquake when I beat him bloody, well to be honest I kept a little of that anger towards the Ultimate Warrior so i'm just channeling all that energy brother so I can beat him bloody. Gorilla: Well we got some great action for you tonight with a match in-progress with your friend or is it former friend Hulk, the Intercontinental Champion the Big Boss Man taking on Rick "the Model" Martel. Big Boss Man (c) def. Rick "the Model" Martel via Countout to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Gorilla: What a match that is, Hulk, what do you think of the Big Boss Man now as Intercontinental Champion? Hogan: I think he's worked hard, come a long way after battling it out with me and well good for him. Heenan: Tell me Hulk I've heard that you got a new song for your ring entrance is that true? Hogan: It's a great song, you'll love it. Heenan: Well here is a video tribute to the Immortal one...Hulk Hogan. Peter Gabriel's "Big Time" plays (slightly modified) with a video of Hulk Hogan's greatest accomplishments and Wrestlemania matches.
Heenan: I loved how you beat the Macho Man shown in that video at Wrestlemania V. Hogan: Thanks but looks like Mr. Perfect might be ending his career, it's too bad because I wouldn't mind getting in the ring with him again. Gorilla: (shakes head) I can't believe what I'm hearing...as Wrestlemania VII is on its way this Sunday live on PPV, we got some WWF Superstars who got a few words for the event. The March to Wrestlemania VII:
- Rowdy Roddy Piper says he's fired up and can't wait to take the Arrogance fragrance off the market. - Col. Mustafa and Adnan say they're ready to embarass America at their favorite event. - The Undertaker says he's ready to bury Dusty Rhodes for good and Macho Man's career won't be the only career to end. - Power and Glory talk trash about the Nasty Boys and say there ready to teach them a lesson. - Legion of Doom talk about it's the dream tag match the world has been waiting for and finally the world will see who is the best, the Demolition of the LoD. ____________________________________________________ Mean Gene interview with the Ultimate Warrior: Gene: Warrior, the Immortal Hulk Hogan provoked you at the Press Conference... Warrior: Do not call him Immortal! He is but a mortal! He must defeat me to achieve immortality! Gene: Hulk Hogan's changing attitudes have been troublesome for me for I have been and still consider him a friend and I hope he sees me as a friend. Warrior: Ho-Kogan...Ho-Kogan!!! You see dollar signs! You see love of wealth and lust but your lust will not last! Your Hulkamaniacs are running to the Warriors in numbers! When I am done with you Hulkamania will be no more. Gene: Ultimate Warrior I must ask because I know you're physically ready, but are you mentally ready to meet the Hulkster at Wrestlemania VII? Warrior: (starts beating his chest) I am ready! (grabs the camera and shakes it) I am ready! (Gene says I'm out of here). ____________________________________________________ Heenan: What a lunatic. Hogan: Are you kidding me Warrior? All the Hulkamaniacs are running to him? Watch at Wrestlemania VII when I enter, the whole stadium will explode by my presence. Heenan: I like this whole side of you Hogan. Gorilla: Give me a break....(other matches are shown, Hogan at the end thanks both of them for being on the show).
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 2, 2016 18:24:55 GMT -5
Wrestlemania VII (March 24th, 1991) Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, L.A, California Attendance: 101,675 Commentators: Gorilla Monsoon and Lord Alfred Hayes Special Guest Commentator: Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat PART 1 OF 2Queen's "Princes of the Universe" song is played in the last minutes in the Wrestlemania Pre-Show. Vince McMahon's Voiceover (the original WM6 stars animation is instead shown here): "Throughout the ages, Warriors have fought for the stars for eternal glory...to be remembered forever...tonight is the ultimate battle between the Immortal Hulk Hogan...and the World Wrestling Federation Champion the Ultimate Warrior...two Titans of the ring collide...for Immortality...It's the Immortal Challenge! It's Wrestlemania!"
Wrestlemania "the Grand Spectacle" theme is on. Pyros EXPLODE around the open stadium. Gorilla: We're 100,000 plus strong here at the LA Memorial Coliseum for what will be the greatest extravaganza ever! I'm here with Lord Alfred Hayes and our special guest commentator, Rick "the Dragon" Steamboat who has returned to the World Wrestling Federation! Before we begin we have Vince McMahon standing by at ringside... Vince McMahon is in the middle of the ring. Vince: Welcome to Wrestlemania!! (the crowd cheers) Willie Nelson is in the ring and sings his rendition of "God bless America". Ricky: (on commentary): What a great way to start a show! Hayes: I have to completely agree with you Dragon. _____________________________________________________ The All-Americans (Sgt. Slaughter & Jim Duggan) vs. The Gulf Connection (Col. Mustafa & Gen. Adnan) in a Tag matchThe Gulf Connection come out first to much heat waving their Iraqi flag. The All-Americans come out to a huge pop waving their American flag. Jim Duggan hits the "Old Glory" on Adnan for the win. Winner: The All-Americans via pinfall.The All-Americans wave two American flags back and forth at the end of their match. _____________________________________________________ Kerry von Erich vs. British Bulldog in Singles competition
Kerry is in the ring as the British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith enters the ring to much applause. The commentators talk about how Davey is readying up for the UK Rampage next month. Bulldog hits his powerslam for the win. Winner: British Bulldog via pinfall.
_____________________________________________________ The Undertaker (w/Paul Bearer) vs. Dusty Rhodes in Singles competition Dusty Rhodes enters to much applause. The Undertaker makes his Wrestlemania debut. Dusty near the end locks the sleeper hold, for Undertaker to counter and hit the tombstone piledriver. Winner: The Undertaker (w/Paul Bearer) via pinfall.
_____________________________________________________ Earthquake (w/Jimmy Hart) vs. Tugboat in Singles competition Earthquake enters to much heat and still has a patch on his head to cover the huge "scar" that Hogan caused at the Rumble. Tugboat who dedicated this match to Hogan earlier and to prove his friendship comes in to the ring to a pop and they hit it off in the ring. Near the end Earthquake hits the sit-down splash on Tugboat for the win. Winner: Earthquake via pinfall.
_____________________________________________________ Jake "the Snake" Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase (w/Sensational Sherri) in Singles competition Jake makes his famous promo (the one at WMVI) before the match and he has the Million Dollar Belt with him. Jake and Dibiase go at it in the match as Dibiase tries to go for the million dollar dream, Jake counters and hits the DDT for the win. Winner: Jake "the Snake" Roberts via pinfall.Jake takes the Million Dollar Belt with him. _____________________________________________________ Big Boss Man (c) vs. The Mountie (w/Jimmy Hart) for the WWF Intercontinental ChampionshipThe Mountie makes his way out with Jimmy Hart and holds on to his shock stick. The Intercontinental Champion Big Boss Man makes his way out to a big pop and he has his baton with him. They got at it early on in the match with Bossman taking the advantage. Later in the match, as the referee isn't looking, the Mountie uses his shock stick and shocks Bossman. Bossman is unconscious as Jimmy Hart tries to wake up the referee. As the referee is knocked out, the Mountie also tries to wake the referee till Bossman gets up gets on the outside and starts beating Mountie with his baton and finally grabs a hold of the shock stick and shocks Mountie. He pins him as the referee awakens for the win. Winner: Big Boss Man via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship._____________________________________________________ The "Immortal" Hulk Hogan interview with Mean Gene: Gene: Later tonight the Immortal Challenge will take place with this man the Immortal Hulk Hogan taking on the WWF Champion the Ultimate Warrior. Hogan: Well you know something Mean Gene, one long year and the question will finally be answered, can the Immortal one defeat the Ultimate Warrior? Can the Hulkster do the impossible? They're calling this the biggest rematch in history, but what the Ultimate Warrior doesn't know, is I got a lot more up my sleeves than a few roman knuckle locks and bodyslams. You're looking at the new and improved Immortal Hulk Hogan, ready to take you on Warrior, ready to show you what I got. Gene: Hulk the odds seem to be stacked against you as the Ultimate Warrior has beaten you before and that underestimating him a second time around isn't a good idea. Hogan: The Ultimate Warrior is just a page in the history book, a page where I had to learn the hard way and face a humuliating defeat at his hands, but soon that page will be torn apart, and no one will remember it after tonight because when it's all set and done and the World Wrestling Federation Championship is once again around my waist, there will be no stopping Hulkamania and everyone will know that immortality is just around the corner for me and all my Hulkamaniacs. Gene: And what of the rumors that you'll have a manager tonight? Is it true and is it Bobby Heenan? Hogan: To squash the rumors once and for all the truth is, tonight I'm working alone brother. I don't need friends right now, I don't need anyone. But I would not reject the idea of having a manager in the future and as champion, i'll be the hottest free agent in the history of Sports entertainment. Gene: What do you have to say to all the Hulkamaniacs who have turned to the Warrior? Hogan: Turned? Are you a Hulkamaniac Mean Gene? Gene: Well I am your friend. I consider you a friend so in a way yes I am. Hogan: Tonight it won't matter whose a Hulkamaniac, because I'm six foot eight, three hundred pounds with the largest arms in the world, so what'cha gonna do when the greatest wrestler of all time runs wild on you Ultimate Warrior! (poses and leaves) Gene: O my I can't wait to see what happens tonight! _____________________________________________________ The Nasty Boys vs. Power and Glory in a Tag matchThe Nasty Boys enter in the ring as Power and Glory were waiting for them. The match ends with the Death Drop pinning Hercules. Winner: The Nasty Boys via pinfall._____________________________________________________ Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. Rick "the Model" Martel in Singles competitionThe match starts off as a brawl. Near the end, Roddy uses Martel's Arrogance spray on Martel nearly blinding him and pinning him by holding onto his tights. Winner: Rowdy Roddy Piper via pinfall.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 2, 2016 21:57:06 GMT -5
Wrestlemania VII
Part 2 of 2 Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) vs. Mr. Perfect (w/ Bobby Heenan) in a Career Ending Match
In a prematch promo, Randy says he has a surprise for Elizabeth at the end of the match after he's done with Mr. Perfect. Mr. Perfect with Heenan are on the "ring cart" as it takes them to the ring. Macho Man is with Elizabeth on the next "ring cart". The match begins and Macho Man starts to attack Perfect. Perfect counters with a belly-to-belly suplex. Randy gets up fast and it's a hip toss. Randy hits the ropes and Perfect counters with a hip toss. Randy and Perfect are on holds with each other back and forth. The match becomes technical, Randy whips Perfect to the ropes and misses a clothesline, Perfect hits a crossbody for the pin to two. Perfect hits the running somersault neckbreaker and the rollup for the pin to two. Perfect goes for the perfectplex, but Randy counters and hits a vertical suplex. Perfect and Randy go at it tossing each other back and forth in holds and counter moves akin to Wrestlemania III. Ricky Steamboat is saying this is dejavu and has no idea who'll win this one. Perfect hits an elbow and clotheslines Randy on the outside as he also lands on the outside with him. Perfect tosses Randy back in. He goes to the top ropes to hit a double axe handle, but Randy counters and hits him in the gut. Randy hits the atomic drop and a bulldog for the pin to two. Randy goes to the top ropes for a double axe handle. Perfect tries to get up as Randy hits the ropes for a flying knee kick. Randy jumps to the outside with Perfect landing his neck on the ropes. Randy goes to the top ropes for another double axe handle, but Perfect runs to the corner and hits a fast superplex from the top. Perfect gets up and hits the rolling neck snap and knee drop. Randy is up and Perfect hits a few chops as he whips Randy, but Randy counters and lifts him up and drops him on the mat face first. Randy goes to the top ropes for the diving elbow drop, but Perfect moves out of the way. Randy gets up quickly but is in a lot of pain as Perfect hits the perfectplex for the win. Winner: Mr. Perfect via pinfall. Randy Savage's career is over in the WWF.
Randy can't believe he lost as Elizabeth comes in the ring. Randy is up and is nearly in tears. The crowd is in an awkward silence. He grabs a mic. Randy: I would like to thank each and everyone out here tonight and everyone at home who has been on this incredible journey (crowd cheers) with me. But sometimes good things have to come to an end. Elizabeth...honey...I love you I always have and to prove it to you (the referee hands him a ring box)...to prove it to you (the crowd is at awe and some are in tears of joy), Elizabeth I know you've always wanted to settle down...now that my career has ended here, maybe it's time we do (Randy gets on his knees, Elizabeth has her mouth covered in shock). Ms. Elizabeth will you marry me? The crowd goes wild as Elizabeth says yes and they both embrace the night away. __________________________________________________________ The Hart Foundation (c) vs. The Rockers for the WWF Tag Team ChampionshipsIn what is considered a classic Tag match, Shawn Michaels manages to get a victory roll on Jim Neidhart and the Rockers' first championship win. Winner: The Rockers via pinfall and NEW WWF Tag Team Champions.__________________________________________________________ Demolition (w/ Ax) vs. Legion of Doom in a Tag matchThe match was billed to determine the greatest tag team of a generation. Hawk manages to get the pin on Crush to win. Winner: Legion of Doom via pinfall
After the match the attendance is announced at the LA Coliseum at 101,675 a WWF record surpassing Wrestlemania III. __________________________________________________________ Mean Gene Interview with the Ultimate Warrior: Gene: We are just moments away from the Immortal Challenge and I am standing by with this man the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion, the Ultimate Warrior. Warrior: Ho-Kogan! Ho-Kogan (gnarls) tonight destiny is at hand...tonight the true master and lord of the ring will be revealed! Tonight immortality awaits it, take it it's yours! But no...no Ho-Kogan you cannot for you have the greatest obstacle of your career the one man you could never beat...the Ultimate Warrior! Gene: Hulk Hogan is more determined than ever to defeat you... Warrior: Ho-Kogan does not have his Hulkamaniacs anymore! Ho-Kogan does not have anyone! Hulkamania will fall tonight and history will remember the Warrior's Triumphant (roars, poses and leaves). Gene: Well here we go back to you Gorilla! __________________________________________________________ The Ultimate Warrior (c) vs. The "Immortal" Hulk Hogan for the WWF ChampionshipHoward Finkel is on the mic: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a sixty minute time limit with no disqualification and no countout. If any WWF Superstar interferes they will be automatically terminated from the WWF. And now for the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship (the crowd goes wild and fireworks explode)! Introducing first the challenger, from Venice Beach California, weighing in at 303 pounds, the Immortal Hulk Hogan! Peter Gabriel's "Big Time" music starts. Hogan is in the ring cart as it makes its way down. Hogan is pointing fingers back and forth. Gorilla: The crowd still loves him. Hayes: Well he is the Immortal one, but will he be able to defeat the Warrior? I have my doubts. Ricky: Never underestimate him...never. Hulk Hogan enters the ring and rips up his dark-red shirt with the "Immortal Hulk Hogan" label. He has black trunks and a dark-red headband that he tosses out. Hogan is ready waiting in the ring. The Ultimate Warrior's music is on and the crowd goes wild as Warrior is running to the ring and you could barely hear Finkel. Gorilla says that he should be conserving his energy, not wasting it. Warrior is in the ring. The bell rings and it's a staredown. Hogan taunts Warrior as Warrior pushes Hulk. Hogan looks at the camera and starts to land punches on Warrior. Gorilla calls them "thunderous punches". Warrior is going around the ropes shaking them as he goes with Hogan landing punches. Warrior finally counters and lands punches on Hogan. Hogan drops to the outside. Warrior calls for the heavens. Hogan looks upset but finally gets back in. They lock up and Warrior is able to push Hogan to a corner. They lock up again and Hogan pushes Warrior to a corner and poses. Warrior runs towards Hogan, as Hogan clotheslines him. Warrior gets up and Hogan hits two more clotheslines. Hogan whips Warrior to the ropes, Hogan tries to clothesline, but Warrior hits a flying shouldeblock. Hogan doesn't move and Ricky Steamboat is in shock. Warrior stares are Hogan and goes for a clothesline from the ropes, but Hogan doesn't move. Hogan points the finger and starts landing punches on the Warrior. He tosses Warrior on the outside. Hogan follows him and whips him to the ringpost. Hogan grabs a chair and tries to attack the Warrior, but Warrior lands a kick and tosses Hogan to the railings. Warrior gets back in, Hogan follows him as Warrior lands kicks. Warrior lifts Hogan for a bodyslam and a big splash for the pin to two. Warrior whips Hogan to a corner and as he tries to clothesline him, Hogan counters with an elbow. Hogan lands punches and hits the ropes for a spear. Hogan starts to beat down on Warrior's face. Warrior tries to push Hogan, but Hogan continues to do so. The ref tries to stop Hogan, but Warrior manages to push Hogan up and is starting to bleed. They lock up again and Hogan goes for an old-school chicken wing submission on Warrior. Hogan holds on as they land on the mat. Warrior uses is power and gets his legs on the ropes for the break. Hogan is up and lifts Warrior on his shoulder to drop him on a turnbuckle. Warrior is hurt, Hogan clotheslines him and he falls on the outside. Hogan goes to the top ropes. Hogan lands a double axe handle on Warrior on the outside who falls. Hogan takes a breather back in the ring and tells Warrior to get back up. Warrior gets back in the ring and Hogan starts landing kicks. Warrior starts to get pumped as Hogan tries and tries again to land punches and kicks, but Warrior gets stronger. Warrior hits the ropes and finally lands a flying shoulderblock. Hogan is up again and Warrior hits another and a third one. Warrior calls for the heavens and lifts Hogan for the gorilla press slam and the crowd is on their feet. Warrior hits the splash and pin to two. Warrior can't believe it. Warrior finally notices the blood running down from his forehead and starts to go nuts. Warrior lifts Hogan and goes for a flying shoulderblock. Warrior lifts Hogan again and lands a german suplex and hits the big splash for the pin to two. Warrior is frustrated and keeps looking at his hands filled with his own blood. Hogan tries to get up as Warrior runs to the top ropes to hit a flying shoulderblock from the top. Warrior lifts Hogan and signals for another gorilla press and lifts Hogan, but doesn't manage to hold him up as Warrior is on his knees weakened as the blood continues to flow. Warrior starts to shake around, holding on the ropes to keep himself awake as Hogan is finally up. Warrior hits the ropes for a clothesline, but Hogan counters with the big boot and Warrior is down and Hogan starts landing punches on the mat. Hogan beats Warrior as much as he could, but Warrior pushes him aside and crawls to a corner. Hogan manages to lift Warrior for an overhead belly-to-belly suplex and Warrior lands hard on the mat. Hogan goes to the second rope to the top and hits a knee drop on Warrior's head. Hogan gets Warrior up and lands the three punch, big boot and the leg drop for the pin to two. Hogan can't believe it as it's the first time someone has kicked out of it before. Warrior is bleeding more now, as Warrior tries to get up, but starts to shake. The ref checks on him, but Warrior pushes him even as Warrior is dazed. Warrior is up, but then lands on his knees. Hogan stares at him wondering what's up with Warrior and Gorilla says Warrior probably lost a lot of blood. Warrior gets up again, and once again lands on his knees. Warrior tries one more time to get up. Hogan is standing, shakes his head as Warrior finally is up in defiance to Hogan with the blood continuing to flow as Hogan hits the ropes for a perfect Axe Bomber (his Japan finish, a running forearm lariat) Warrior lands hard on the mat and Hogan locks the legs for the win. Winner: The "Immortal" Hulk Hogan via pinfall and NEW World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight ChampionWWF Officials start running in to check up on the Warrior who has lost a lot of blood that he needs medical attention according to Gorilla. Hogan gets the belt and celebrates in the ring as the fireworks are exploding (as Warrior is being taken away by the ring cart with ). Hogan poses in the ring and leaves on a ring cart holding the WWF Championship belt up in the air. Gorilla: History has been made here at the LA Memorial Coliseum. Hulk Hogan has entered Immortality. Ricky: What a match! Hayes: What a night, there will never be a match like this again especially from these two.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 3, 2016 10:01:38 GMT -5
WWF Superstars of Wrestling March 30th, 1991 (Mar. 11 taping) Hosts: Vince McMahon and Rowdy Roddy Piper Special Commentator: Randy "Macho Man" Savage.Vince McMahon mentions that the Ultimate Warrior's condition is stable and that at Wrestlemania he lost consciousness during the match with the Immortal Hulk Hogan due to loss of blood. Piper says if it wasn't for the blood, Warrior would've won the match. Vince invites Randy Savage for commentary that despite the career ending match, he has a contract and can still take on other duties, but cannot wrestle. Randy says he and Elizabeth are planning the wedding soon and will reveal a date in the near future. The Funeral Parlor with Paul Bearer debuts. Notable matches: Ricky Steamboat def. The Brooklyn Brawler via pinfall.Mr. Perfect (w/Bobby Heenan) def. Marty Jannetty via pinfall. Despite no belt on Marty, the commentators mention him as a WWF Tag Team champion. ____________________________________ Wrestlemania VII highlights shown and an update segment after Wrestlemania VII closes. The Immortal Hulk Hogan is walking backstage with the WWF Championship belt. Tugboat comes up to him and congratulates him. Hulk ignores him and shrugs his shoulder. Tugboat gets in Hogan's face and says what's his problem, and that he fought Earthquake for the Hulkster. Hulk says that Tugboat lost and he pushes Tugboat aside saying he doesn't want any losers near him. Tugboat shoves Hulk from behind. Hulk pushes Tugboat till WWF Officials stop them from having a brawl. Vince: What do you two make of that? Piper: Ever since the Royal Rumble, the Hulkster's lost it...got screws loosened in his head. Now that he's the champion of the world he's more arrogant and selfish than ever. Randy: I got a lot of respect for the Hulkster in the ring, but his attitude is unfit for a champion. Be a man Hulk, if someone comes up to you and congratulates you you accept it! Doesn't matter who it is. Vince: Well from what I've heard is that Tugboat wants a title shot against the Hulkster. What a match that'll be.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 3, 2016 11:55:05 GMT -5
Hulk Hogan Shoot Interview in 2013
Interviewer: So you pummeled Earthquake bloody at the Rumble, and now you head into the Immortal Challenge at Wrestlemania VII. When were you told about the finish that you would be getting the title? Hogan: Actually I wasn't told about it until two hours before Wrestlemania started. Interviewer: Seriously? Hogan: Ya brother, no one knew the finish. I think Vince wasn't sure what he wanted to do. He wanted the Immortal Challenge to happen for a long time. Even with the change in my character I was still selling shirts with the Immortal logo on it and my new image was working. I went into the program thinking I was to do the job again so I kind of went overboard with my character and looked more of a heel. Vince never wanted me to be a heel, but it ended up that way. Most people don't get that being a heel gives you more freedom with your character and even in-ring performance. I could never do that many technical or submission holds or take big bumps in the past because for one it was expected of me as a face to do the same old in the States and secondly, imagine the babyface of the company getting injured for taking a big bump...you couldn't do that to the largest asset you have. Interviewer: So it was out of the blue when Vince told you the finish? Hogan: It was a surprise, he asked me in his office with Warrior who had just arrived and told us the Warrior was to drop the belt, but he didn't want to make the Warrior look weak so we came up with the loss of blood thing and it worked. Warrior agreed only because of that kind of finish. It made people talk and it kept the Warrior looking strong. Interviewer: If Warrior was hot, why the shift to you again? Hogan: Well the plan was to do kind of a trilogy, you know kinda like Ali vs. Frazier. So it would be Wrestlemania 6 and 7 and the SummerSlam thereafter. So I suppose it made sense if I won the second round, and than I can drop the title back to Warrior at round three. Interviewer: Yet after Wrestlemania VII you became hot as a heel. Hogan: Ah you know it was crazy. Maybe the demographics were kind of changing, kids were now growing up and maybe some were tired of the superheros. But the Hulkster as a heel, it was a huge risk, but worked because it was slow and gradual. It didn't come as a surprise, which may have been a blow to the business. Now as a heel champion that is where new revenue can be found. See those other promotions like the AWA and NWA/WCW were used to heel champions. People paid good money to see heels get beaten up even if titles don't change hands. The WWF focused its attention on faces and Vince didn't have much experience working with a heel champion in the long term. I honestly thought Curt (Mr. Perfect) could've been an amazing heel champion when he won the title in 1990. Interviewer: How did the Ultimate Warrior feel about all of this? Hogan: I can't speak for him, but as many know he started asking for more money and that's where things fell apart for him. If he wasn't like that maybe things would've been different.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 3, 2016 13:03:30 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling April 9th, 1991 Hosts: Vince McMahon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan In-Studio Guest: Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat
Vince turns Prime Time to more of a talk show with in-studio guests and replaces Gorilla Monsoon. This will transition to a "Tuesday Night Titans" style talk show as it was in the mid-80s later on. The Funeral Parlor starts with Paul Bearer talking about Wrestlemania. He then announces that his next guest is the former WWF Champion, the Ultimate Warrior. Warrior comes out to a big pop. Paul: Mr. Warrior...Wrestlemania saw the end of your reign as WWF Champion how does it feel to have lost the World title! Warrior: (gnarls) Ho-Kogan...Ho-Kogan the blood of the Warriors spilled that day at Wrestlemania in flowing rivers and springs! But as the warriors of the ancients filled my spirit, as I lay in the river of blood, I was redeemed and found myself (looks to the heavens)! I too have become an Immortal! For the next time we meet Ho-Kogan! Two Immortals will clash for the Ultimate power! A final battle, the last war! Paul: But Warrior, the Immortal Hulkster wants nothing to do with you...but I know someone who does. Warrior: No one can stop me! For I have become stronger than anyone can possibly imagine! Paul: You speak of the supernatural...but have you met my Undertaker? Undertaker walks in and Warrior is face to face with him as the crowd watches in awe. As the Warrior looks to the heavens, Taker attacks Warrior and beats on him. He then tosses him in the casket and locks it as WWF Officials try to get him out of it, Taker and Bearer leave. _________________________________________________ Vince: Unbelievable have they gone mad? Get the Warrior out of there! Ricky: After all the Warrior's been through at Wrestlemania, the biggest match of his career, and they lock him in a casket. Heenan: Maybe that's where he needs to stay. Can you believe he thinks he can take on the true Immortal one again. Vince: You mean Hulk Hogan? Heenan: Who else!
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 3, 2016 13:41:48 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling April 16th, 1991 Hosts: Vince McMahon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan In-Studio Guest: Mr. Perfect
Perfect begins the show talking about how he is the best wrestler ever a former champion and the one to retire Randy Savage from the ring. Vince asks him how he feels about Hogan, Brain whispers in his ear and Perfect says no comment. Highlights shown of the Warrior being locked in a casket last week. Vince hypes up the upcoming UK Rampage and Saturday Night's Main Event. Notable matches: Tugboat def. The Brooklyn Brawler via pinfall.
Kerry von Erich def. The Genius via submission._____________________________________ Randy Savage enters the studio and gets in Perfect's face as Perfect stands. Perfect: Hey now I beat you fair and square, you can't do anything to me now. Randy: I'm not here for you! Perfect: What do you want? Randy: Is it true Heenan? Heenan: What is? Randy: I want to know did the Hulkster sell out to you, because the guys in the back are saying it's true that you signed him on. Heenan: No comment. Randy: O man if it's true...ah! I just can't believe it...I can't even get into the ring again ah! (Randy rushes off in anger) Vince: Speaking of Hulk Hogan, he had this to say about the incident with Tugboat after the Immortal Challenge. _____________________________________ Immortal Hulk Hogan promo: "Tugboat, you had the nerve...how dare you touch the Immortal one brother. You are no where near me, you don't even deserve to be in my presence. And how you want a match? You want a title shot? You got it because at the UK Rampage I'll be putting the title on the line and teach you a lesson in respecting your superiors brother!"
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 3, 2016 14:43:21 GMT -5
UK Rampage (April 24th, 1991) Live on Sky Movies Plus London Arena, London, England Attendance: 15,000 (Sold Out) Commentators: Vince McMahon and Rowdy Roddy Piper The Berzerker (w/Mr. Fuji) def. Greg Valentine via pinfall.
Jim "the Anvil" Neidhart def. The Barbarian via pinfall.
Kerry von Erich def. Haku via submission.
The Rockers (w/Andre the Giant) (c) def. The Orient Express (w/Mr. Fuji) via Countout. The British Bulldog def. Ted Dibiase (w/Sensantional Sherri) via pinfall. Feud start with Dibiase ofering Bulldog money to join him but Bulldog refused. Bulldog came out to a massive pop and power-slamms Dibiase for the win at the end of the match. __________________________________________________________ The "Immortal" Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Tugboat for the WWF Heavyweight Championship
Hulk Hogan's first title defense (though he had one house show match at the Spectrum with Warrior and lost via DQ after Wrestlemania and two house show matches with Tugboat already, none are televised). Hogan walks down the aisle with his "Big Time" theme, to a mixed reaction. Tugboat is waiting in the ring. Hogan rips his shirt and locks up with Tugboat. They both put on a few holds back and forth. Tugboat starts landing punches. He lands a clothesline and goes to the ropes for the Tidal Wave (running splash) but Hogan moves out of the way. Hogan hits the leg drop and instead of pinning, picks up Tugboat and bodyslams him. Hogan starts to beat on Tugboat with punches to the forehead on the mat. He starts to elbow Tugboat's forehead to cut him. Tugboat manages to push him away. Hogan gets him up, but Tugboat counters and whips Hogan to the ropes and powerslams Hogan and gets a pop for it. Tugboat hits the falling front slam and goes for the Tidal Wave for the pin to two. Hogan starts to Hulk up as the fans are mostly cheering. Tugboat tries to beat him, but Hulk hits the three punches and whips Tugboat to the ropes and hits the Axe Bomber for the win. Winner: The Immortal Hulk Hogan via pinfall to retain the WWF Heavyweight Championship.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 3, 2016 15:30:02 GMT -5
Saturday Night's Main Event April 27th, 1991 (taped Apr. 15) Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska Hosts: Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred HayesDue to the success in ratings in this episode, especially with Hogan vs. Piper, NBC renews Saturday Night's Main event for two more shows in 1991 (there originally wasn't another one till Feb. 1992). The excuse for Warrior not being in the program is because he was attacked by Taker a few weeks back and locked in a casket (Warrior gets a bit of time off) . Mean Gene Interview with Rowdy Roddy Piper: Gene: Rowdy Roddy Piper tonight you're up against the WWF Champion the Immortal Hulk Hogan in a non-title match. For years you had been rivals, then friends and now since the Royal Rumble your friendship has shaken up. Piper: (laughs) You know it's funny how things change over time. Who would've thought that we would be clashing again, only on the other side of the spectrum...man Hulk lost his way. He had millions believing in him, but now...o my now? He's a nutcase...the people can see it but Hogan forgets he's never pinned me and I'm as crazy as he is. So you Hulk wanna get in the ring with me...and why isn't for the title Hogan? Afraid maybe you met your match? You want to show how cool you are facing anyone you want, well you got something coming from a crazy to another crazy! _____________________________________________________________ Mr. Perfect (w/Bobby Heenan) def. Jake "the Snake" Roberts via pinfall.
The Rockers (c) def. The Hart Foundation via DQ to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships
The Big Boss Man (c) def. Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart) via Countout to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
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The "Immortal" Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper in a Non-Title Match.Piper is out waiting for Hogan as Hogan enters the ring. They are in a staredown as Vince reminds everyone at home that it's non-title. Hogan and Piper talk trash till they start going at it. They both land punches back and forth on each other. It's turned into a brawl. Piper whips Hogan to a corner and splashes him. He hits the ten punch on a dazed Hogan. Piper bodyslams Hogan in the middle of the ring and now gets on top of Hogan landing punches. Hogan pushes Piper up and grabs a hold of his neck and raises him up in the air as show of strength. Piper starts kicking Hogan and Hogan lets go. Piper starts to scratch Hogan's face and back. Piper hits a few chops and whips Hogan to the ropes for a leg sweep. Hogan is down as Piper goes for the figure four leglock. Hogan is in pain, but manages to reverse it. Piper breaks the hold and starts to get to a corner. Piper jumps on Hogan's back, Hogan counters smashing Piper's back on the turnbuckle. Hogan lands the three punch and hits the big boot. Hogan gets Piper up, but Piper does a small package on Hogan for the pin to two. It was a near fall as Piper can't believe it. Piper whips Hogan to the ropes and hits a flying knee kick. Piper gets the sleeper hold on Hogan. Hogan is outcold and on two, Hogan raises his hands. Hogan gets up, but Piper climbs Hogan's back and does the sleeper hold again. Hogan is wobbly and they both fall outside of the ring. Piper does another sleeper hold till the nine count he jumps in the ring for the win. Winner: Rowdy Roddy Piper via CountoutHulk Hogan is asleep on the outside till a referee awakens him. Piper is celebrating the victory in the ring. Hogan can't believe he lost and starts to grab a chair. He gets in the ring with the chair. Piper looks at Hogan tells him to hit him. Hogan looks at the crowd. Piper shouts "hit me! hit me!" Hogan drops the chair and leaves the ring talking trash. Piper celebrates the night away.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 3, 2016 19:26:52 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling May 7th, 1991 Hosts: Vince McMahon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan In-Studio Guest: Jake "the Snake" RobertsNotable matches: Sgt. Slaughter def. General Adnan via pinfall.
Kerry von Erich def. The Berzerker (w/Mr. Fuji) via DQ.
The Undertaker vs. The British Bulldog in Singles competition.
Taker brings out Warrior's casket at the beginning of the match to show others what could happen to them. Undertaker hits a tombstone piledriver on Bulldog near the end of the match. Suddenly the casket breaks open and the Warrior jumps out and runs into the ring and attacks Taker. Taker runs off with Paul Bearer as Warrior chases after them. Winner: The Undertaker via DQ. Vince: I can't believe the Warrior got out of that casket. Heenan: That can't be right no one could survive the casket that long that's impossible. Jake: This is all supernatural to me brain.
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