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Post by Chris Hammers on Jul 11, 2012 11:27:25 GMT -5
I am glad this is still going, Fury. You are my favourite old school writer on the board by far. Glad you brought in Magnum TA. I hope he gets a good run in the future with either the IC or WWF Title.
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Post by Fury on Jul 13, 2012 22:17:30 GMT -5
WWF Week 23 1984
The Final Countdown
[/color][/size] We are rapidly approaching the anticipated no time limit match between WWF Heavyweight Champion and challenger Greg Valentine, they both had words to say about their match. Snuka said he had a lot of respect for Greg Valentine and wanted them to put on another classic match, he said he was prepared for this to go into the next day and was willing to put up with anything, he wasn’t going to stop fighting and the time has come to find out who is the better man. Valentine was with manager Lou Albano and didn’t seem to share the same respect that Snuka said. Valentine said it’s time to get the belt off the paper champion and onto the real champion. He said Snuka doesn’t know what he’s in for and he will fall victim to the figure four. Albano said he has studied the tapes and knows what Valentine has to do to win the match this time, he said Valentine is leagues above Snuka and this match will be an even more dominating show. Valentine’s figure four was put on display in another open challenge which was accepted by Tony Garea. Garea looked poised to break the hold but eventually had to tap out. Valentine seemingly took his frustrations out on Garea by applying the hold again after the challenge was complete. At the Philadelphia Spectrum show Valentine took on Snuka, Valentine was once again unable to lock in the figure four and his inability to resulted in Valentine loosing his patience resulting in the referee calling for a disqualification. The Final Straw[/color][/size] Sgt Slaughter said Sheik attemping to burn the flag was the final straw. He said he was going to make sure Sheik wasn’t walking out of Madison Square Garden on his own two feet. He said you don’t disrespect the flag and you definitely don’t disrespect the greatest country on Earth. Sheik had his words and said he couldn’t wait to get in the ring with Sgt Slaughter and show the world just why Iran is number one and Americans are a disgrace. He said after the match he is going to throw the biggest celebration in the history of the world and he was going to treat the American flag just like it deserves to be treated. At the Philadelphia Spectrum show these two had a pull apart brawl as they met in the aisle. Once again it appeared these two couldn't be within 50 feet of each other as they began to brawl and eventually had to be restrained by wrestlers and officials. This One Ain‘t Going to be Pretty[/color][/size] Bob Backlund and Paul Orndorff don’t like each other and they will face off again at Madison Square Garden. Backlund said last time they fought Backlund did something he didn’t think he was capable of, he said he’d be happy to do it again to that punk, to that bully Paul Orndorff and teach him a thing or two about respect. Paul Orndorff picked up a victory against the resilient Eddie Gilbert in the feature bout, after the match Backlund came out and attacked Orndorff, Orndorff and Backlund then began to brawl and had to be restrained by several officials. Backlund and Orndorff continued to shout at each other as this one is beyond a fevered pitch. Pipers Pit with Wendi Richter[/color][/size] Wendi Richter was the guest on this weeks Pipers Pit on Championship Wrestling. Piper introduced Richter by calling her average looking, but he guesses in America she is above average considering all the women look like fat disgusting slobs. Schultz seems to disagree as he seems enamoured with Richter. Piper says he heard Richter wants to challenge he former mentor The Fabulous Moolah for the ladies championship. Richter admits this is true. Piper begins to laugh and says that this has to be some sort of joke, he asks Richter what makes her think that Richter has any shot at beating a legend like The Fabulous Moolah. Richter says she’s been training hard and she thinks she has what it takes to represent as ladies champion. Piper said that he obviously knows what its like to be a champion and doesn’t think Richter deserves to be a champion and if she foolishly wants to go through with this challenge then she expects that she’ll lose to Moolah with ease, she says she should be thankful for what Moolah has done for her and leave the wrestling the wrestlers and stick to the kitchen. Schultz then speaks up and asks Richter if she wants to be with a real man because there aren’t many real men in the WWF besides him and Piper, Piper begins shaking his head laughing. Richter looks disgusted but politely rejects Schultz offer. Schultz then grabs her arm and Richter slaps Schultz and walks of the set. Piper tells Richter that she needs to learn her place. Pipers Pit with The Tonga Kid[/color][/size] The Tonga Kid was also a guest on Pipers Pit this week on All Star Wrestling. Piper told Kid that he seemed like he was trying to grab onto other people’s success in order to get himself recognition, first Jimmy Snuka by claiming the two are friends from the old days of climbing trees and cracking open coconuts together and now by appearing on Pipers Pit in order to get himself noticed. Kid said that he and Snuka are good friends and it has been a great help to him and it is great watching Snuka as world champion and he says he doesn’t need the recognition of appearing on Pipers Pit. Piper says he thinks Snuka is a sham champion and obviously being trained by Snuka hasn’t helped The Tonga Kid much. Kid said that Piper is the only sham champion here. Piper laughed it off and said Snuka has been ducking everyone including Superstar Billy Graham who made a statement against The Tonga Kid because of this. Kid said Graham wants to make a statement to Snuka by taking him out and Snuka wanted to come to his defence, but I told him I’ll fight my own battles and show the world just how helpful Snuka has been by defeating Superstar Billy Graham. Piper said he actually feels sorry for Tonga Kid with all these delusions, he told Kid that he enjoyed this charitable case by helping Kid get some recognition but thinks it’s all in vain because Kid is a loser at heart, just like his mentor Jimmy Snuka. 6 Man Action[/color][/size] Piper, his fellow tag champion David Schultz and their partner Big John Studd are also in action at Madison Square Garden taking on Andre the Giant and The British Bulldogs. Andre & The Bulldogs had some words about this match up. Andre said it was an honour to be teaming up with an exciting young team in The British Bulldogs, he also said that Big John Studd has been calling himself the most dominating individual in wrestling and the true giant of wrestling, well Andre has something to say about that in Madison Square Garden. The Bulldogs said that they couldn’t wait to get in the ring with Piper & Schultz and they couldn’t wait to team with the great Andre the Giant. They said together they’d be unstoppable in achieving their goal. The 3 men then high fived each other psyching each other up for the match. More than just Gold on the Line[/color][/size] The Intercontinental Championship match between Tito Santana and Chavo Guerrero is more than just about the gold. It’s about the pride of Mexico. Tito Santana had some words about the match. He said that Chavo has been running his mouth about how Tito Santana is a disgrace to his Mexican heritage about how he was embarrassed to be a Mexican. Tito then begins talking in Spanish, he then says he is far from embarrassed about his heritage and that he wears his Mexican heritage with pride and that he defends this title for all the people of Mexico, arriba. The Improved Don Muraco[/color][/size] Don Muraco said that the time he spent away from the WWF helped him out in realising what he was doing wrong. But now after some time off he is better than ever. There is no way he is going to lose to some punk rookie like Magnum TA. He tells Magnum that he’s with the big boys now and that he’s going to prove that Muraco is nothing more than a bum with a good body who is in way over his head. Who has the Better Body?[/color][/size] Jesse Ventura & Ivan Putski have been in a little rivalry over who has the better body. Ventura seems to have taken offence that people think Ivan Putski has the best body in the WWF. Ventura and Putski had a little showdown following Putski’s match as Ventura was making his way down to the ring for his upcoming match. Ventura got in Putski’s face and flexed his bicep right in it. Putski then flexed back to a cheer from the crowd and Ventura pushed Putski to the ground, Putski got back up to attack Ventura but was restrained before he could. These two will meet in a posedown at Madison Square Garden. Championship Wrestling 6/15Sgt Slaughter defeated Israel Matia in 1:42 with a Cobra Clutch Jesse Ventura defeated Pete Doherty in 3:04 with a Bodybreaker Figure Four Challenge with Tony Garea Tito Santana defeated Butcher Vachon in 4:13 with a Flying Forearm Superstar Billy Graham defeated Steve Lombardi in 2:02 with a Full Nelson Magnum TA defeated Pete Sanchez in 1:51 with a Belly to Belly Suplex Pipers Pit with Wendi Richter Don Muraco defeated Jose Louis Rivera in 3:31 with an inverted piledriver Interviews with Jimmy Snuka, Greg Valentine, Bob Backlund and The Iron Sheik Paul Orndorff defeated Eddie Gilbert in 5:40 with a Piledriver (Backlund attacks post match) All Star Wrestling 6/15Ivan Putski defeated Victor Mercado in 1:44 with a Polish Hammer (Staredown with Jesse Ventura post match) Jesse Ventura defeated Terry Daniels in 2:40 with a Bodybreaker The British Bulldogs defeated Jerry Valiant and Israel Matia in 5:15 when Dynamite Kid pinned Matia with a diving head butt B. Brian Blair defeated Gino Carabello in 2:50 with an abdominal stretch into a cradle Pipers Pit with The Tonga Kid Chavo Guerrero defeated Frankie Williams in 3:43 with a flying cross body Magnum TA defeated Butcher Vachon in 4:01 with a Belly to Belly Suplex Interviews with Sgt Slaughter, Don Muraco, Andre the Giant & The British Bulldogs and Tito Santana Greg Valentine defeated Spike Huber in 3:46 with a Figure Four Leg Lock WWF at The Philadelphia Spectrum 6/15Sgt Slaughter defeated Dick Murdoch in 6:43 with the Cobra Clutch Pull Apart Brawl between Slaughter and Sheik The Iron Sheik defeated B. Brian Blair in 6:40 with the Camel Clutch Magnum TA defeated Iron Mike Sharpe in 6:35 with a Belly to Belly Suplex The Fabulous Moolah defeated Desiree Peterson in 4:46 with a Backbreaker to retain the WWF Ladies Championship Paul Orndorff defeated Tito Santana via countout in 10:31, Santana retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship Don Muraco defeated Ivan Putski in 8:13 with an inverted piledriver Bob Backlund and Superstar Billy Graham fought to a no contest in 7:41 when the referee lost control David Schultz, Roddy Piper & Big John Studd defeated Rocky Johnson, Tony Atlas & SD Jones in 9:53 when Studd pinned Jones with an Elbow Drop Jimmy Snuka defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification in 15:35 when Valentine lost his temper at his inability to lock in the Figure Four[/center][/font]
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Post by Fury on Jul 13, 2012 22:17:58 GMT -5
June 17, 1984 With Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka defending the WWF World Heavyweight Championship against Greg "The Hammer" Valentine with Capt. Lou Albano in his corner in a match with no time limits, there must be a winner Also, Sgt Slaughter will face off against hated rival The Iron Sheik with Freddie Blassie in his corner In Six Man Tag action Tag Team Champions Roddy Piper & David Schultz will team with Big John Studd and will face off against The British Bulldogs and the returning Andre the Giant. Plus Bob Backlund and "Mr" Wonderful Paul Orndorff will go at it again after their bloody affair in May Also Tito Santana will defend his Intercontinental Title against Chavo Guerrero in a battle of Latino superstars. Don Muraco will get a return match against Magnum TA. And Jesse "The Body" Ventura and Ivan Putski will square off in a posedown contest. All this and more only at Madison Square Garden on the 17th
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Post by Fury on Jul 20, 2012 7:01:22 GMT -5
Madison Square Garden June 17th 1984 We are at another sold out show at the World’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. Gorilla Monsoon & Gene Okerlund are the commentators and they welcome everyone to the show and mention that there is no 11pm curfew tonight for the championship bout between Jimmy Snuka & Greg Valentine. They also mention we will be seeing Sgt. Slaughter take on The Iron Sheik and Bob Backlund face off once again with Paul Orndorff. They then cut to Howard Finkel who is doing the introductions for the night. Roddy Piper, David Schultz & Big John Studd w/ Gary Hart vs. The British Bulldogs & Andre the Giant The Hype: David Schultz & Roddy Piper have recently started a rivalry with The British Bulldogs over the WWF Tag Titles. Schultz & Piper don’t believe The Bulldogs have earned the right to challenge for the title but have agreed to participate in this 6 man tag where The Bulldogs have a chance to prove they can hang with the tag champs. Schultz & Piper brought in Big John Studd as their partner and it seemed like The Bulldogs would have a hard time finding someone who could match up to this but they did when they got the returning Andre the Giant on their team. Who will come out on top in this intriguing contest between the two hottest tag teams and the two largest men in the business? The Match: Schultz, Piper & Studd seemed to have a hard time figuring out who was going to start and the other three were getting impatient and decided to go after them. The trio gathered outside the ring and eventually it was Schultz starting it off with Dynamite Kid. Schultz was outwrestled by Kid in the early going as he was constantly being one upped. Schultz was eventually isolated to the frequent tags of the other team and was being rag dolled before he eventually tagged in Piper. Piper didn’t have much more luck and the trio once again regrouped on the outside with help of Studd’s manager Gary Hart. Piper’s team eventually gained the advantage after he delivered a low blow to Dynamite Kid and Kid was than isolated by Piper, Schultz & Studd who regularly got away with illegal tactics and double team moves. Finally though Kid managed to kick off Studd and make a tag to Andre and it seemed like we were going to get a showdown of the giants but Studd backed down and tagged in Schultz, Studd then stood at ringside with Gary Hart showing no interest in getting involved with the match. Schultz then ran into a head butt from Andre who followed it up with a Body Slam, he then tagged in Dynamite Kid who followed this up with a Suplex and a Diving Head-butt to pick up the victory for his team. The Result: The British Bulldogs & Andre the Giant defeated Roddy Piper, David Schultz & Big John Studd in 9:31 when Dynamite Kid pinned David Schultz with a Diving Head-butt Andre celebrated with The British Bulldogs as they had picked up the win. Gene Okerlund then came up to interview the trio. The Bulldogs said they think they proved they can hang with the tag champs and want their title shot. Andre said that these guys definitely deserve their title shot but Andre then challenges Big John Studd to a one on one match to the delight of the crowd. Studd and his manager Gary Hart came back to ringside, Hart told Andre that Studd wasn’t afraid of him and that he was the most dominating man in wrestling and that he would slam Andre and pin him for the first time. The crowd cheered as Andre & Studd got up in each other’s faces before Hart restrained Studd and led him to the back. Magnum TA vs. Don Muraco The Hype: Magnum TA made his Madison Square Garden debut against none other than Don Muraco. Muraco figured he was going to pick up an easy victory but it wasn’t to be as the rookie stunned Muraco. Muraco then took some time off and returned with vengeance in his mind. He said he wasn’t at his best the last time they fought and Magnum was a fluke. Can Magnum prove he isn’t a fluke or will Muraco get revenge and return to his winning ways? The Match: The two men locked up and TA easily overpowered Muraco, which stunned Muraco and pleased the crowd. Apparently Muraco thought it was another fluke and attempted it again and got tossed into the corner. TA then whipped Muraco into the opposite turnbuckle and delivered a back body drop as he rebounded. TA then whipped Muraco into the corner and had a rookie mistake as he called for the crowd and charged into Muraco only to be met with a knee. Muraco then took control by working over Magnum’s neck. Muraco then delivered a neck breaker for a near fall. He then proceeded to stomp Magnum and work over his neck and back with a stretch submission hold and digging his knee into Magnum’s neck. Muraco himself got too cocky and started taunting Magnum only for him to toss Muraco over his shoulder, Magnum then got second wind and knocked Muraco down with a couple of shoulder blocks and followed it up with a lariat for a near fall. Magnum then went for a suplex but Muraco blocked it and again took control of the match. Muraco set up Magnum for his patented inverted Piledriver but Magnum back dropped out of the hold and followed it up by repeatedly punching Muraco with intensity and followed it up with a Belly to Belly Suplex to pick up the victory. The Result: Magnum TA defeated Don Muraco in 10:59 with a Belly to Belly Suplex Superstar Billy Graham vs. The Tonga Kid The Hype: Superstar Billy Graham believes that Jimmy Snuka has been avoiding his championship challenge, so he decided to go after Jimmy Snuka’s friend and apprentice The Tonga Kid. Graham attacked Kid on an episode of Championship Wrestling in order to make a statement to the champion. Will Kid make a huge breakthrough or will Graham go a step further in solidifying himself for a shot at regaining what he claims is rightfully his? The Match: Superstar Billy Graham didn’t seem to think much of Tonga Kid barely acknowledging him as he strutted around the ring. Graham then baited Kid into a test of strength which Graham easily won. Graham then began to squeeze Kid’s head and tossed him over with a judo throw. It seemed The Tonga Kid was out of his depth before he started a rally and began delivering dropkicks and chops to Graham. Graham rolled out of the ring to gather himself before getting back in and was met with yet another dropkick from The Tonga Kid. The Tonga Kid then went up to the top rope and attempting a flying cross body but Graham moved out of the way. Graham then picked Kid up in an overhead backbreaker and dropped him. He then placed the full nelson on him and Kid had no choice but to submit. The Result: Superstar Billy Graham defeated The Tonga Kid in 6:21 with a Full Nelson Superstar Billy Graham was then interviewed after the match. He said he is sick and tired of the champion ducking him. He said Superstar Billy Graham was someone who brought honor and class to that title and to watch it around that barefoot baboon’s waist made him sick. He said Superstar Billy Graham is back, bad to the bone and that title was coming home. WWF Intercontinental Championship Tito Santana vs. Chavo Guerrero The Hype: This title match is as much about Mexican pride as it is about the gold. Chavo Guerrero is new to the WWF but his accomplishments around the world speak for themselves. Since Chavo’s arrival he has made a beeline for Santana claiming he is a fraud and a bad representative for Mexico and that Chavo would be the better representative and is planning on taking Santana’s gold. Santana says he wears the pride of Mexico on his sleeve and that this title is for the people back home and is always looking to help out. Who will walk out on top in this battle of top Mexican wrestlers for the Intercontinental gold? The Match: These two began by circling each other before locking up, they then traded headlocks, arm drags and both went for a dropkick, starting the match off with fast paced action with both men seemingly equally matched. Chavo seemed to notice this two and decided to take a shortcut by raking Santana’s eyes. Chavo then began working over Santana with a suplex and dropping elbows onto him. Chavo went for another suplex but Santana blocked it and delivered a suplex of his own. Both men got up and then traded some fast paced lucha style moves. Santana then was tossed out of the ring and Chavo hit a running dive through the ropes knocking down Santana. Both men were out and barely managed to get into the ring before the 10 count. Both men then traded more blows with Santana coming out on top and backing Chavo into the corner, Chavo however the opportunist rammed Santana into the ring post shoulder first. Chavo then delivered a back drop and picked up a near fall. Chavo then went to whip Santana into the ropes and deliver a back body drop but Santana leapfrogged and countered with a cross body. Santana then whipped Chavo into the ropes and as he was coming off it hit the Flying Forearm to pick up the victory. The Result: Tito Santana defeated Chavo Guerrero in 10:50 with a Flying Forearm to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Grudge Match Paul Orndorff vs. Bob Backlund The Hype: Paul Orndorff and Bob Backlund have been bitter rivals all year, it started with Orndorff being upset at what he perceived was Backlund interrupting him because he was jealous of him and it lead all the way to last month where Backlund unleashed a new side from his usual play by the rules self where he snapped and busted Orndorff open leading to a blood stoppage. These two will go at again today in what is sure to be another heated contest. The Match: Orndorff & Backlund had to be restrained before the start of the match as they couldn’t wait for the bell to get their hands on each other. Finally they were backed up into their corners and awaited for the bell to ring. Both men came out swinging punches and Backlund mounted Orndorff, Orndorff grabbed the ropes and Backlund was restrained. Orndorff then tossed Backlund outside the ring as Backlund came back and joined him on the outside, the two then continued to brawl on the outside throwing punches and kicks. Orndorff then gained the advantage by shoving Backlund into the ring post. The match went back into the ring and Orndorff began working over Backlund. Orndorff hit a backbreaker and a lariat with enormous force. Orndorff looked pleased with his work but never attempted to pin Backlund as he seemed intent on delivering as much damage as possible. This turned out to be a mistake as Backlund gained the advantage and it was his turn to work over Orndorff. Orndorff began fighting back and the two were throwing closed fist punches and the referee decided to attempt to stop this, but it was to no avail as both Backlund and Orndorff shoved the referee to the ground, referee Danny Davis had decided he had seen enough and called for the bell signaling a no contest. The Result: Paul Orndorff and Bob Backlund fought to a no contest in 8:14 after the referee lost control and called for the bell Backlund and Orndorff continued to brawl after the bell and shoved the referee down again. Many officials and superstars including Chief Jay Strongbow, Tony Garea and Rene Goulet attempted to break up the two. But they managed to fight out of the holds for a bit, finally they were restrained but they were still shouting at each other. Orndorff saying he was going to finish off Backlund for good. Bob Orton vs. B. Brian Blair The Hype: A late edition to the card these two are looking to launch their way up the ranks of the WWF. Orton has seen past success in the WWF but this most recent run has been inconsistent and saw him lose to Sgt. Slaughter in his one Madison Square Garden bout, whilst Blair is a youngster looking for his first win at Madison Square Garden. Who will receive a major boost to their championship chances? The Match: The match started out with a traditional tie up that seemed surprisingly evenly matched. They tied up again this time with Orton gaining the advantage and taking Blair down. Orton kept Blair in the headlock until eventually he managed to get out of it with an atomic drop. Blair then knocked Orton down with a couple of dropkicks and then followed it up with an overhead suplex for a near fall. Orton finally managed to gain the control with a stiff punch to the gut and delivered a powerslam to Blair. Orton then picked Blair up and hit him with two lariats. He then put Blair on the turnbuckles and delivered a Superplex to pick up a well-deserved victory. The Result: Bob Orton defeated B. Brian Blair in 7:58 with a Superplex We went backstage to where Vince McMahon was with The Iron Sheik and his manager “Ayatollah” Freddie Blassie. Blassie said tonight was the night that The Iron Sheik dismembered that fraud Sgt. Slaughter and prove that Iran was number one. Sheik said he was so excited to put Sgt. Slaughter in the Camel Clutch in front of all these American stooges in Madison Square Garden. Grudge Match Sgt. Slaughter vs. The Iron Sheik w/ “Ayatollah” Freddie Blassie The Hype: These bitter enemies over the past few months have been feuding over one thing, patriotism. Sheik has done everything he can to disrespect the USA as evident by his catchphrase “Iran number one, America (spitting sound)”. These two faced off in Madison Square Garden and resulted in Slaughter whipping Sheik with his belt and causing a disqualification. Sheik said he wasn’t going to face Slaughter again but these two were always on a collision course. Things took a major turn as Sheik came out intending to burn the American flag but Slaughter chased him away and emotionally led the crowd in the pledge of allegiance. These two will once again face off again in what is sure to be a physical brawl, who will come out on top? The Match: The Iron Sheik was flipping off the crowd who threw garbage at him on his way to the ring and it cost him as Slaughter grabbed him by his headwear and rag dolled him. Slaughter then mounted Sheik and delivered some punches to Sheik. Sheik was then busted open almost immediately as he tossed into the top of the ring post, Sheik then stumbled and rolled out of the ring trying to gather himself, but Slaughter wasn’t letting him have a breather as he chased him around the ring. Sheik kept running and eventually Slaughter caught him and began pounding on him some more. Sheik finally decided to poke Slaughter in the eye and ducked out of the ring and went to manager Freddie Blassie expecting some relief but Slaughter gathered himself and ducked out tossing Freddie Blassie to the ground and tossing Sheik back in the ring. Sheik finally gained some offense as he caught Slaughter with a boot on his way to the ring. Sheik then began stomping Slaughter and raked at his face with the sole of his boot. Sheik then appeared to lock on a sleeper that was more like a well-disguised choke. Sheik then grabbed the ropes for leverage and kept it hidden from the referee. Finally the referee saw Sheik using the rope and broke up the hold. Sheik was furious at the referee as it cost him as Slaughter shoved him into the corner. Slaughter then delivered some vicious 10 count punches. Freddie Blassie then got on the ring apron distracting the referee and caused Slaughter to come over and toss him into the ring. Sheik used this time to pull of his belt and whip Slaughter right in the back with it. Whilst the referee was getting Blassie out of the ring, Sheik decided to bit Slaughter causing a small cut on his forehead. Sheik then began working over Slaughter with knee drops and elbow drops. Sheik then locked in a Boston Crab which he held for a long time before Slaughter was finally able to make it to the ropes, breaking the hold. Slaughter managed to get back to his feet and the two rivals went blow for blow. Both men then bounced off the ropes and hit clotheslines knocking both men down, Sgt. Slaughter however ended up falling on top of Sheik as the three count was delivered to the cheers of the crowd. The Result: Sgt. Slaughter defeated The Iron Sheik in 12:22 after falling on top of Sheik and pinning him Both men finally came to and realized what had happened as Slaughter had almost accidently picked up a victory. Slaughter and Sheik both looked displeased as Okerlund went to interview him. Slaughter this isn’t the way this was meant to end, this is meant to end with Sheik punished for all the disrespectful things he has said about the USA and him barely able to walk. He then pulled off his belt and fashioned it into a whip, he then made a challenge to Sheik saying that he wanted it so he could whip that maggot, he wanted him on a short leash so he couldn’t run, and he said he wanted a strap match with The Iron Sheik. Slaughter was then serenaded with chants of “USA, USA” as he left the ringside area. It was now time for the pose down contest between Jesse “The Body” Ventura and Ivan Putski. Ventura had some words before the contest though. He said the chumps in this arena were about to witness a body so perfect it looks like it was sculpted by the gods. He said he is going to make Ivan Putski look like a shriveled up turtle and then warned all the ladies in the crowd that they would be suspect to fainting at the sight of his body. Ventura then took off his robe and began flexing for the crowd to a chorus of boos. It was now Putski’s turn and he received a warm ovation as he took off his robe and began posing for the crowd. Both men then began flexing simultaneously with Ventura stepping in front of Putski attempting to block him from the crowd, Putski then responded by stepping in front of Ventura and flexing his bicep and Ventura decided to shove Putski. Both men then got up in each other’s faces before contest MC Gene Okerlund put a stop to it and said it was up to the crowd to choose the winner. He then pointed to Ventura who received a lot of booing, then he pointed to Putski and he received a loud positive reaction. Putski was smiling seeming to enjoy it and Ventura looked annoyed and blasted Putski in the back. He then picked Putski up delivering a body breaker before leaving the ring to a chorus of boos. Greg Valentine was backstage with his manager Captain Lou Albano being interviewed about his upcoming match with Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka. Albano said that Greg Valentine should already be the champion, he said that Snuka only got in about 10 seconds of total offense and Valentine got in 59 minutes and 50 seconds of domination and they call the match a draw and Snuka gets to keep his belt. Albano said that it would all be made right tonight as Valentine was walking away with the belt. Valentine said he thought he could end this within one minute, but he might have some fun and show Snuka that just like with the women he can go all night long, but this night was only going to end in one way, with Snuka tapping out and Valentine holding that championship belt up high. Jimmy Snuka was then interviewed. He said tonight he was prepared to do whatever it takes. He said he expects another instant classic with Valentine and that Valentine was going to have to leave without a working bone in his body because Valentine already figured out it is going to take a lot to put Jimmy Snuka away and take this belt from him. Prior to the upcoming bout Howard Finkel announced that the WWF would be going to Shea Stadium next month for a show that will be broadcast on the USA network and told everyone to tune into Championship Wrestling for the announcement of the matches. WWF World Heavyweight Championship No Time Limits Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka vs. Greg “The Hammer” Valentine w/ Captain Lou Albano The Hype: Jimmy Snuka and Greg Valentine went to an hour time limit at the last Madison Square Garden show. It was immediately determined that these two needed a way to finish this and so the curfew was lifted and these two will battle until one man walks away with the victory. Valentine and his manager Captain Lou Albano think Valentine should’ve won the match on points, and they might have a case as Valentine controlled a lot of the match but couldn’t lock in the figure four as Snuka kept fighting back with an injured leg. This one could be going until the early hours of the morning, who will be the last man standing in what is sure to be another epic encounter? The Match: Snuka and Valentine began by circling each other and the locking up. Valentine took Snuka down with relative ease and seemed proud of himself, however Snuka reversed Valentine and showed he has an aptitude for technical wrestling as he went hold for hold with Valentine. Valentine looked a little stunned at this as Snuka isn’t well known for his technical wrestling side and needed a moment with Albano to talk things over. Valentine got into the ring and again tied up with Snuka and again took him down, this time however Valentine kept the control and kept Snuka grounded. Valentine then attempted to transfer to the leg of Snuka and nail it with a knee drop but Snuka moved out of the way and Valentine cried in pain as his knee slammed into the mat. Snuka then got up and delivered some chops to Valentine stunning him. Snuka then delivered a body slam for a near fall. Valentine then countered and once again began to work over Snuka, this time successfully targeting Snuka’s leg with knee drops, stretches and elbow drops. Valentine then went for his first figure of the match but like the last time they met, Snuka countered it, this time into a small package for a near fall. Snuka got up and whipped Valentine into the corner. Snuka then hit a splash in the corner and Valentine fell to the mat. Now it was Snuka’s turn to work over Valentine, and he seemed to make the most of this opportunity. Snuka then kept the advantage and delivered another body slam to Valentine, he then ascended the top rope perhaps looking for the Superfly Splash but Lou Albano got up on the ring apron distracting Snuka. Valentine then got up and threw Snuka off the rope and he came crashing down onto the mat. Valentine was beginning to look exhausted and took some time to gather himself. Valentine then delivered a back suplex to Snuka for a near fall. Valentine then locked in a sleeper hold attempting to wear out Snuka and it looked like the champion was fading, Snuka however powered out with a back drop, but he was too exhausted to follow it up. Both men then traded blows in the middle of the ring. Valentine then brought Snuka down by kicking his leg out from under him. Valentine began to work over the leg once again. Valentine went for the figure four again but it appeared it wasn’t meant to be as Snuka kicked Valentine off. Valentine slammed the mat in frustration at his inability to put Snuka away. Valentine once again tied up with Snuka, Valentine then whipped Snuka into the ropes and off the rebound Snuka went for a cross body but Valentine ducked and instead Snuka collected the referee knocking him down. Valentine then rammed Snuka’s head into the turnbuckle and demanded something from Albano. Albano then handed Valentine a pair of brass knuckles. Valentine wound up and collected Snuka with a vicious punch aided by the brass knuckles. Valentine then covered Snuka as the referee came to and counted only a two count. Valentine was now appearing to lose, unsure what to do to put Snuka away. Valentine then began stomping at Snuka keeping him grounded. Valentine then uncharacteristically went to the top rope as it appeared nothing else was working for. He came off and attempted a knee drop but missed. Snuka then got to his feet and delivered a flying chop knocking Valentine down. Snuka then ascended the top rope and delivered a Superfly Splash to pick up a big victory and retain his title. The Result: Jimmy Snuka defeated Greg Valentine in 31:32 with a Superfly Splash to retain the WWF Heavyweight Championship Jimmy Snuka began to celebrate as he had been in another war with Greg Valentine going over half an hour. The crowd cheered loudly as a devastated Greg Valentine headed to the back with his manager Lou Albano, whilst Snuka held the title high in the middle of the ring.
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WWF 1984 week 24
The Next Challenger is … [/color][/size] Superstar Billy Graham. Superstar Billy Graham was officially announced as Jimmy Snuka’s next challenger for the WWF Heavyweight Championship for the event at Shea Stadium. Both competitors had words to say about this, Superstar Billy Graham said that chump Jimmy Snuka has been ducking him ever since he returned. He said maybe Snuka was smarter than he looked and that wasn’t very smart as he should be afraid of the man of the hour, the man with the power, too sweet to be sour and the next WWF Heavyweight Champion Superstar Billy Graham. Jimmy Snuka said he wasn’t afraid of anyone, he wasn’t backing down from anyone. He said he’s willing to put the title on the line against anyone at anytime and Superstar Billy Graham is no exception. He then says he respects what Graham has done but it his time now. Upping the Stakes[/color][/size] Paul Orndorff picked up a victory on Championship Wrestling but it was his post match interview that had the world talking. Orndorff said that the WWF wasn’t big enough for both him and Backlund and said he challenged Backlund to put his career on the line to face him in a match at Shea Stadium. Backlund had an interview later that night and said he’s willing to do it but not in any ordinary match, he said he wants Orndorff with him trapped inside a Steel Cage, where only one of them would be standing tall and agreed that this company isn’t big enough to contain the two of them. Pipers Pit with Sgt Slaughter[/color][/size] Sgt Slaughter was the guest this week on Pipers Pit. It started out like a normal edition of Pipers Pit with Piper mocking Slaughter by saying he thought Americans took the cowards way out and if the country was more like his tag partner David Schultz then they’d be in a lot better shape. However it escalated when Slaughter got in Pipers face but was interrupted by The Iron Sheik and his manager Freddie Blassie. Piper welcomed the fact that he finally had some class appearing on this show as Sheik and Slaughter got in each others faces. They started pushing each other around and Piper attempted to get in between them to preserve his set, but Slaughter & Sheik started swinging as Piper rolled out of the way and things went flying. Eventually about a dozen people stormed onto the set in order to keep the order. Piper said he just proved just how quick he was by getting out of the way of that and that if he wanted he could spit in the wind and duck out of the way of it. Tied Together[/color][/size] Sgt Slaughter and The Iron Sheik will be going at in a strap match at Shea Stadium. In addition to their tussle on Pipers Pit, The Iron Sheik had some words for Sgt Slaughter. He told Slaughter there was no where for him to run now because he was a coward and an American stooge, he said he was the champion of Iran and told everyone to look at all his medals, he said he knows how to get dirty and will finish Sgt Slaughter off for good. Slaughter and Sheik also continued their rivalry in Oakland. In the battle royal Slaughter managed to eliminate Sheik and perhaps not realising what was on the line let his frustrations against Sheik get the better of him by eliminating himself from the battle royal. Sheik and Slaughter then faced off later in the night and it was another brawl that wasn’t pretty with both men bleeding. Slaughter and Sheik eventually spilled to the outside and never even looked like responding to the referees count. What is going to happen when these two are tied together in Shea Stadium. Clash of the Titans[/color][/size] It was officially announced that Andre the Giant would be taking on Big John Studd at Shea Stadium. Both Andre and Studd with his manager Gary Hart had words to say about this. Hart said Andre the Giant has finally met his match. He said Andre is only defeated because he is a bully and only takes on people who are smaller than him. He then tells Andre that he is meeting someone his own size and with Hart’s brains and the sheer intimidating force of Big John Studd, Andre the Giant would be undefeated no more. When Andre was interviewed he laughed at what Hart had to say and said he talks too much and tells Studd that he is impressed with him but he is now acted like a dog awaiting his order from Hart and says they’ll find out who’s the better man at Shea Stadium. The Bulldogs Get Their Shot[/color][/size] The British Bulldogs will be getting their shot at the WWF Tag Team Champions at Shea Stadium. Piper & Schultz had some words about this. Piper said that giving The Bulldogs a chance counts as their charity for the year because there is no way these young punks can hang in the ring with the two toughest SOB’s in the WWF and that this is like receiving some time off because this is going to be a walk in the park. Schultz added that they may be Bulldogs but he and Piper are the two lions of the WWF and that Bulldogs will get devoured by the kings of the jungle and then they can go crawling back to that cesspool they call England and bow down and kiss a womans feet. Rocky Johnson Steps Up[/color][/size] The WWF held an event in the Oakland Coliseum over the weekend that saw a battle royal to open the show with the winner receiving a shot at the WWF Heavyweight Title later in the night. The match came down to Johnson, his partner Tony Atlas, Don Muraco and Adrian Adonis as the final four. Muraco was the first out after charging at Johnson but Johnson ducking and grabbing the rope sending Muraco out and Adonis was then tossed by Atlas. Atlas and Johnson then decided to be co-winners and have a coin flip to decide who would go on to face the champion. Johnson came out victorious and it seemed Atlas was distraught at this but eventually decided to shake Johnson’s hand and wish him luck. Johnson put up a good fight against Snuka but was eventually put away with a Superfly Splash. Snuka acknowledged Johnson’s effort with a handshake and embrace to end the show. Valentine‘s Destiny[/color][/size] Greg “The Hammer” Valentine appears obsessed with winning gold in the WWF. After his most recent conquest failed against Snuka he took his frustrations out on Championship Wrestling. He continued to apply the figure four on his opponent after the match causing him to be helped out. Valentine was then interviewed and challenged WWF Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. He said it was his destiny to become a champion and he would make Santana’s life a living hell in order to get what was owed to him. Championship Wrestling 6/22Jesse Ventura defeated Rudy Diamond in 3:11 with a Bodybreaker Paul Orndorff defeated Paul Roma in 2:31 with a Piledriver Paul Orndorff challenges Bob Backlund to put his career on the line The British Bulldogs defeated Goldie Rogers & Ken Jugan in 5:25 when Davey Boy Smith pinned Jugan following a Diving Headbutt Andre the Giant defeated Ron Shaw & Charlie Fulton in 2:29 when he pinned Shaw with a Splash (Big John Studd comes out post match for a staredown with Andre) Pipers Pit with Sgt Slaughter Greg Valentine defeated Bobby Colt in 2:47 with a Figure Four Leg Lock (Greg Valentine Interview Post Match) Interviews with Superstar Billy Graham, Jimmy Snuka, Bob Backlund and Big John Studd w/ Gary Hart Jimmy Snuka defeated Iron Mike Sharpe in 6:42 with a Superfly Splash All-Star WrestlingRocky Johnson & Tony Atlas defeated Butcher Vachon & Charlie Fulton in 4:43 when Johnson pinned Vachon with a Sunset Flip Greg Valentine defeated Frankie Williams in 1:43 with a Figure Four Leg Lock Magnum TA defeated Israel Matia in 2:35 with a Belly to Belly Suplex Bob Orton defeated Mike Jackson in 2:50 with a Superplex Roddy Piper & David Schultz defeated Jimmy Jackson & Rudy Diamond in 3:35 when Piper submitted Jackson with a Sleeper Hold Interviews with Jimmy Snuka, Andre the Giant, The Iron Sheik and Roddy Piper & David Schultz Sgt Slaughter defeated Victor Mercado in 2:44 with a Cobra Clutch The Iron Sheik defeated Spike Huber in 4:01 with a Camel Clutch WWF in Oakland, California15 man Battle Royal for Title Match later in the night - Rocky Johnson won the Battle Royal in 10:32 by winning a coin flip against his partner Tony Atlas. Other Competitors in order of elimination were, Mr. Fuji, SD Jones, Tiger Chung Lee, The Iron Sheik, Sgt Slaughter, Rene Goulet, Chief Jay Strongbow, Eddie Gilbert, Tony Garea, Dick Murdoch, Pat Patterson, Don Muraco & Adrian Adonis The Fabulous Moolah & Velvet McIntyre defeated Wendi Richter & Desiree Peterson in 6:14 when Moolah pinned Peterson with a Schoolgirl Jesse Ventura defeated Pat Patterson in 9:14 with a body breaker Sgt Slaughter and The Iron Sheik fought to a double countout in 13:34 Don Muraco, Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch defeated Tony Garea, Eddie Gilbert & Jose Louis Rivera in 10:55 when Muraco pinned Garea with an Inverted Piledriver Tito Santana defeated Chavo Guerrero in 12:50 with a Flying Forearm to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Jimmy Snuka defeated Rocky Johnson in 12:34 with a Superfly Splash to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship [/center][/font]
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The WWF Presents Showdown at Shea Stadium on July 21 1984. WWF Heavyweight Championship - Jimmy Snuka defends against Superstar Billy Graham Steel Cage Match with Backlund's career on the line - Bob Backlund takes on Paul Orndorff Strap Match - Sgt Slaughter vs The Iron Sheik Battle of the Goliaths - Andre the Giant will face off against Big John Studd WWF Tag Team Championship - Roddy Piper & David Schultz defend against The British Bulldogs Tune in to Championship Wrestling to find out the rest of the card
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Orndorff is Going to Retire Backlund Paul Orndorff was interviewed regarding his steel cage match with Bob Backlund at Shea Stadium where Backlund will be forced to leave the WWF if he loses the match. Orndorff said that Backlund’s time in the WWF is coming to a close, he says he is the perfect athlete and that Backlund is a washed up old man with the body of a prepubescent boy. He said he will personally be happy to be the one to put Backlund out of the WWF forever and prove who is the most dominant figure in the WWF.
Snuka has Some Words for Graham Jimmy Snuka had some words for his title challenger Superstar Billy Graham. Snuka said that Superstar Billy Graham is a legend and he doesn’t doubt that, but he says this is his time and the WWF is a different place since Graham left. He said that Graham has gotten his attention by running his mouth and going after his protégé and friend The Tonga Kid, he said that when he is motivated you don’t want to see what happens and that he is going to show Graham that he isn’t a paper champ because he isn’t letting this title go easily.
Slaughter not Letting Sheik get Away Slaughter said he finally has that maggot The Iron Sheik tied to his hand and he plans on whipping him like the maggot that he is. He said the only thing that would be better is strapping that traitor Freddie Blassie to his other hand and whip him like he deserves as well. He said he’s going to give The Iron Sheik a good taste of American justice.
Santana’s Toughest Challenge Yet Greg Valentine was officially announced as Tito Santana’s opponent to challenge for the Intercontinental Championship at Shea Stadium. Valentine came out after Tito Santana picked up a victory on Championship Wrestling and attempted to ambush Santana and put him in the figure four, Santana however countered the hold and kicked Valentine out of the ring. Valentine started yelling at Santana that he was going to break his leg and take his title. Valentine was then interviewed and said he was not going to stop until gold was strapped around his beautiful waist, he said it shouldn’t be hard to defeat that flat footed joke of a champion Santana and bring back some prestige to the Intercontinental Championship.
Pipers Pit with The Fabulous Moolah Roddy Piper said he finally had found some class to get on this show in Women’s champion The Fabulous Moolah. Piper talked about how Wendi Richter has challenged Moolah for her women’s championship that she has held for over 3000 days. Moolah said that she thought this must have been some joke, she said she taught Richter everything she knows and that wasn’t much as Richter was a terrible learner who was always jealous of Moolah and tried to leech off of her success, but she hasn’t taught Richter anything that she knows. Piper agreed and said that Richter needs to learn some respect for the greatest female wrestler ever and a true legend of this sport. He said that Moolah is a true beauty of this sport and that he is glad that there is at least one other champion beside himself and Schultz that is worthy of that belt, he then went on to berate people like The British Bulldogs and Wendi Richter that they need to learn their place in this business and learn some respect for their champions.
Shea Stadium Card Filled Out The final matches were added to the Shea Stadium card this week. Jesse Ventura would take on his rival Ivan Putski. Ventura said that he clearly won the pose off at Madison Square Garden and would defeat him in the ring and teach Ivan “Pukeski” a thing or two about who is the most powerful man in wrestling.
Also as mentioned earlier Wendi Richter would challenge The Fabulous Moolah’s record reign at Shea. Richter said that she had been preparing this moment all her life, she said that Moolah was like a mother figure to her and she is disappointed that she would treat her like that but maybe she was threatened by Richter. She said she thinks she has what it takes to become champion and she is going to give it her all.
The Bulldogs also had some words for Tag Champs Piper & Schultz. The Bulldogs said that Piper & Schultz. They said that the time has come, they’ve said they proved themselves to Piper & Schultz before and they plan on taking those titles from Piper & Schultz and said that those two can run their mouths as much as they want but they’ll be of no use when they step into the ring with The British Bulldogs.
Also added to the card was a tag contest between Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas and Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch, Adonis & Murdoch were also announced to have acquired the services of one Gary Hart.
Championship Wrestling 6/29
Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch defeated Terry Daniels & Bobby Colt in 4:27 when Adonis made Colt submit to a Sleeper Sgt Slaughter defeated Gino Carabello in 2:01 with a Cobra Clutch Jesse Ventura defeated Steve Lombardi in 2:49 with a Bodybreaker The British Bulldogs defeated Ken Jugan & Fred Marzino in 4:30 when Dynamite Kid pinned Marzino with a Diving Headbutt Pipers Pit with The Fabulous Moolah Tito Santana defeated Charlie Fulton in 3:15 with a Flying Forearm Interviews with Sgt Slaughter, Greg Valentine & Paul Orndorff Big John Studd defeated Pete Doherty & Jimmy Jackson in 1:32 pinning both with an Elbow Drop
All-Star Wrestling
Magnum TA defeated Ron Shaw in 1:48 with a Belly to Belly Suplex Bob Orton Jr defeated Paul Roma in 3:09 with a Superplex Greg Valentine defeated Terry Daniels in 2:16 with a Figure Four Leg Lock Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas defeated Goldie Rogers & Gino Carabello in 4:48 when Atlas pinned Rogers with a Gorilla Press Don Muraco defeated Frankie Williams in 2:21 with an Inverted Piledriver The Iron Sheik defeated Jose Louis Rivera in 3:07 with a Camel Clutch Interviews with Jimmy Snuka, Jesse Ventura, Wendi Richter & The British Bulldogs Tito Santana defeated Rene Goulet in 4:52 with a Flying Forearm
WWF at the Kiel Auditorium in St Louis, Missouri
Magnum TA defeated Chavo Guerrero in 10:11 with a Belly to Belly Suplex Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch defeated The Invaders in 10:28 with a Sleeper Hold Andre the Giant defeated Don Muraco in 7:15 with a Splash Sgt Slaughter & The Iron Sheik fought to a double disqualification in 10:41 Roddy Piper & David Schultz defeated Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas when Schultz pinned Johnson with a diving elbow drop in 11:24 to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships Superstar Billy Graham defeated Chief Jay Strongbow in 7:39 with a bear hug Paul Orndorff & Bob Backlund fought to a double countout in 9:40 Jimmy Snuka defeated Bob Orton Jr in 13:38 with a Superfly Splash
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Post by Fury on Aug 5, 2012 1:35:08 GMT -5
The WWF Presents Showdown at Shea Stadium on July 21 1984. WWF Heavyweight Championship - Jimmy Snuka defends against Superstar Billy Graham Steel Cage Match with Backlund's career on the line - Bob Backlund takes on Paul Orndorff Strap Match - Sgt Slaughter vs The Iron Sheik with manager Freddie Blassie Battle of the Goliaths - Andre the Giant will face off against Big John Studd with manager Gary Hart WWF Tag Team Championship - Roddy Piper & David Schultz defend against The British Bulldogs WWF Intercontinental Championship - Greg Valentine with his manager Lou Albano challenges Tito Santana WWF Ladies Championship - The Fabulous Moolah puts her title on the line against Wendi Richter Ivan Putski takes on Jesse Ventura Tag Team Action - Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas take on Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch with their manager Gary Hart [/center][/font]
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Billy Graham is the Cream of the Crop Superstar Billy Graham had an interview regarding his match with Jimmy Snuka at Shea Stadium. Graham said that he was the cream of the crop and his in 1978 shape when he was the greatest champion in the history of this sport. He said these 24 inch pythons are going to squeeze the life out of Jimmy Snuka, they are going to wrestle that title from the grasp of the paper champion. He said Snuka doesn’t represent what a champion should be, when Superstar Billy Graham enters an arena the women go crazy cause they want Superstar Billy Graham and the men go crazy cause they want to be Superstar Billy Graham, whereas when Jimmy Snuka enters an arena you can hear a pin drop. Graham said he is taking that title back where it belongs. Gene Okerlund objected to this notion before Graham cut him off and shoved him out of the way, he says he never should’ve lost that title to “Howdy Doody” because his feet were on the ropes and on July 23 he was going to right a wrong.
Bob Backlund Intends to Keep on Wrestling Bob Backlund also gave an interview regarding his match with Paul Orndorff in which should he lose to Orndorff he would have to leave the WWF. Backlund said he has had a great career here in the WWF and he hopes he has set a good example for all the kids to follow and that he’s done everyone proud. He says he has never been in a situation like this and is prepared to put it all on the line to keep fighting. He said he plans on giving it his absolute all and he intends on leaving it all on the line inside the steel cage and plans on having many more great years in the WWF.
Slaughter Costs Sheik then Sheik Costs Slaughter Sgt Slaughter and The Iron Sheik just can’t seem to stay out of each others way. On Championship Wrestling The Iron Sheik took on B. Brian Blair in the feature bout. The match went back forth and eventually it looked like Sheik was going to win before Sheik started spitting on Blair and blasting him with his boot. Sgt Slaughter came to the rescue and lead to Sheik being too busy yelling at Slaughter so Blair picked up the count-out victory. Sheik got some revenge at The Capitol Center show during Slaughter’s match against David Schultz. Slaughter nailed a Slaughter Cannon Lariat on Schultz and Roddy Piper got on the ring apron to distract the referee, The Iron Sheik then dragged Slaughter out then took his boot off and blasted Slaughter with it causing a count-out victory for Schultz. This came after an earlier contest between Sheik & Tito Santana over Santana’s Intercontinental Championship where Sheik lost but then assaulted Santana and applied The Camel Clutch, the hold didn’t appear like it was going to be broken until Sgt Slaughter ran out to chase Sheik away.
Pipers Pit with Jesse Ventura and a Surprise Drop In Jesse “The Body” Ventura was the guest on this weeks edition of Pipers Pit. Piper welcomed Ventura by calling him a true superstar of the sport. Ventura and Piper hugged and Ventura said it was great to see that this company isn’t completely down the drain as there are at least two good champions unlike those chumps Snuka and Santana who he would bitchslap them and they wouldn’t do a thing about it. Piper & Ventura then traded some jokes at the expense of the likes of Jimmy Snuka, Tito Santana, Ivan Putski & The British Bulldogs. Suddenly The British Bulldogs showed up on the set and Piper & his partner Schultz were furious telling them they were conducting an interview with the esteemed Jesse Ventura. Davey Boy said that they were going to take the titles and then they might even start their own talk show and told Ventura he would be welcome there. Schultz & Piper looked at each other before jumping The Bulldogs and attacking them, eventually both teams had to be restrained from further damage to each other.
Tito Santana Answers The Figure Four Challenge Greg Valentine came out and once again offered $1000 to anyone who could either break the Figure Four or last longer than one minute in the hold. The challenge was accepted by Valentine’s Shea Stadium opponent Tito Santana. Valentine seemed a bit worried and Albano tried to tell Santana that he was not eligible because he was a champion. The crowd were cheering for Santana and wanting Valentine to accept. Albano got in Santana’s face and Valentine blasted Santana and started beating him down. He then applied the Figure Four leg lock to a downed Santana before eventually getting up and walking off but not without a kick to the head to Santana.
One Giant to Rule the WWF Big John Studd was with his manager Gary Hart regarding his match with Andre the Giant at Shea Stadium. Hart told Andre that Studd was the true giant of wrestling and there was no one more intimidating and dominant than Big John Studd. He told people to pay attention on July 23 because they are going to witness the dismantling of Andre the Giant and they are going to see something that has never before been seen as Andre the Giant will be lifted up and body slammed and put down for the 1-2-3.
Rivalries are Heating up Before Shea Stadium Show The rest of the matches at Shea Stadium also had some interviews from some of the competitors including The Fabulous Moolah, Ivan Putski and Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch. Moolah talked about her match with Wendi Richte, she said that Richter is nothing but a punk who doesn’t belong in the ring with someone like Moolah, she said she was a fighting champion and does this title proud, something which Wendi Richter does not represent. Putski talked about his match with Jesse Ventura, Putski said that he and Ventura have been going at for a while now because Ventura is apparently jealous of Putski’s body, Putski said that he beat him in a pose off and he’d welcome any challenge including weightlifting or arm wrestling to show that he’s stronger and more built than Jesse Ventura but more importantly he was looking forward to getting in the ring with Ventura and beating his ass. Adonis & Murdoch were interviewed with their new manager Gary Hart. Hart said he had acquired the services of the top tag team in the world today and looks to take them to the top. He said they are going to make a statement against those two knuckle draggers and prove to everyone why they are number one.
Championship Wrestling 7/7/84 Paul Orndorff defeated Spike Huber in 4:43 with a Piledriver The British Bulldogs defeated Butcher Vachon & Victor Mercado in 3:44 when Smith pinned Mercado with a Diving Headbutt Wendi Richter defeated Velvet McIntyre in 3:45 with a Sunset Fliip Figure Four Challenge with Tito Santana Jesse Ventura defeated Frankie Williams in 2:02 with a BodyBreaker Pipers Pit with Jesse Ventura Andre the Giant defeated Ron Shaw & Pete Sanchez in 1:58 with a Splash Interviews with Superstar Billy Graham, Bob Backlund, The Fabulous Moolah and Big John Studd B. Brian Blair defeated The Iron Sheik via count-out in 6:32 when Sgt Slaughter interfered causing Sheik to be counted out chasing him
All-Star Wrestling Bob Orton Jr defeated Mike Jackson in 2:37 with a Superplex Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas defeated Gino Carabello & Goldie Rogers in 4:35 when Atlas pinned Rogers with a Gorilla Press Sgt Slaughter defeated Jerry Valiant in 2:37 with a Cobra Clutch Don Muraco defeated SD Jones in 5:13 with an Inverted Piledriver Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch defeated Pete Doherty & Bobby Colt in 4:41 when Adonis used a Sleeper Hold on Doherty Interviews with Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch, The Iron Sheik, Bob Backlund & Ivan Putski Greg Valentine defeated Steve Lombardi in 3:13 with a Figure Four Leg Lock Jimmy Snuka defeated Rene Goulet in 5:48 with a Superfly Splash
WWF at the Capitol Center in Landover, MD 7/7 Magnum TA defeated Don Muraco in 8:31 with a Belly to Belly Suplex The North-South Connection defeated Eddie Gilbert & Tony Garea in 6:44 when Murdoch pinned Garea with a diving knee drop The British Bulldogs defeated The Wild Samoans in 9:09 when The Dynamite Kid pinned Sika with a Diving Headbutt WWF Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana defeated The Iron Sheik in 10:34 with a Flying Forearm to retain the Intercontinental Championship. After the match The Iron Sheik assaulted Santana and placed him in the Camel Clutch Bob Backlund and Paul Orndorff fought to a double count-out in 8:32. Superstar Billy Graham defeated Ivan Putski in 7:07 with a Full Nelson David Schultz defeated Sgt Slaughter via count-out in 11:37 after The Iron Sheik attacked Slaughter on the outside with his loaded boot behind the referees back WWF Heavyweight Champion Jimmy Snuka defeated Greg Valentine in 17:42 with a Superfly Splash to retain the WWF Heavyweight Championship
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Post by Fury on Aug 10, 2012 20:33:00 GMT -5
The WWF Presents Showdown at Shea Stadium on July 23 1984. WWF Heavyweight Championship - Jimmy Snuka defends against Superstar Billy Graham Steel Cage Match with Backlund's career on the line - Bob Backlund takes on Paul Orndorff Strap Match - Sgt Slaughter vs The Iron Sheik with manager Freddie Blassie Battle of the Goliaths - Andre the Giant will face off against Big John Studd with manager Gary Hart WWF Tag Team Championship - Roddy Piper & David Schultz defend against The British Bulldogs WWF Intercontinental Championship - Greg Valentine with his manager Lou Albano challenges Tito Santana WWF Ladies Championship - The Fabulous Moolah puts her title on the line against Wendi Richter Ivan Putski takes on Jesse Ventura Tag Team Action - Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas take on Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch with their manager Gary Hart
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Post by DTP. on Aug 10, 2012 20:46:43 GMT -5
WWF 1984, Week 24...I need to keep a firm grip on this diary, things seem to certainly be shaping up here. The card for Showdown at Shea sounds fantastic. Jimmy Snuka and Billy Graham are sure to tear the house down, as should the Iron Sheik and Sgt Slaughter mixing it up one more time. I'm also glad to see the British Bulldogs are here, and that Roddy Piper and David Schultz are the WWF World Tag Team Champions. Glad to see André the Giant feuding with Big John Studd already. I'm wondering where Bobby Heenan is though. Wow, the WWF World Ladies Championsip has made an appearance, nice. I do think however that Bob Backlund and Paul Orndorff's steel-cage match will steal the show. Onto this week in the WWF. Billy Graham's promo was great, promoting his big match coming up. I'm wondering if Hulk Hogan will ever make an appearance, with Graham pulling out the 24-inch python gimmick, although to a heelish tone. Bob Backlund's promo was quite intense, too. I still believe however that he will retire at this point, or at least depart from the World Wrestling Federation. The Iron Sheik losing to Brian B. Blair? Very nice twist, I'm wondering when the Killer Bees will appear. It got the rookie over whilst gaining more to the rivalry between the Iron Sheik and Slaughter. Sheik then costing Slaughter his match with David Schultz was nice, although another count-out victory, I'm unsure of. I like how linked the Slaughter/Sheik feud is with the WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship picture. Jesse Ventura on Piper's Pit was great, and I liked the chemistry with the two, insulting the other superstars. The British Bulldogs kick starting their rivalry with Schultz and Piper here was nice, and I'm looking forward to Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid's pursuit of the WWF World Tag Team titles. I don't see them winning them yet, at Showdown at Shea though. Tito Santana and Greg Valentine's feud is certainly escalating, with the Figure-Four Challenge. I'm wondering though, how will this segment in a wrestling show affect Big John Studd's Body Slam Challenge? I don't see Studd getting a clean win against André, and it'll be a shocker if André actually loses to him. I am very interested in where all of these angles lead, growing closer to the biggest show of the calendar year.
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Post by Fury on Aug 18, 2012 6:41:48 GMT -5
Pipers Pit with Superstar Billy Graham [/color][/size] Superstar Billy Graham was Roddy Pipers guest on this week’s edition of Pipers Pit. Piper talked up Graham saying he was a true champion and a true legend of this sport and he predicts he will become champion once again. Graham thanked Piper and said he was a true gentleman. Graham mentioned how he was finally going to get back what is his, he mentioned how he never fairly lost that title to that punk Bob Backlund and if the WWF made the correct decision Graham would still be champion to this day. Piper agreed with Graham and mentioned how Snuka has been afraid to face Graham, he said he thinks Snuka is afraid of exposing himself as a fraud, he said he has been trying to get Snuka back on his show but Snuka has been afraid to come on here and hear the truth because he is a fraud. Graham agreed and said he has been ducking him ever since he got back, but there’s no where to run now, Graham said once you are in the ring with Superstar Billy Graham there is nowhere to escape from the 24 inch pythons. Graham then invited Piper to his championship celebration after the show. Piper said he’d be happy to attend a real champions party. The two then hugged as Graham spoke to the camera and told Snuka he was coming for him. A Reflection of a Career [/color][/size] Vince McMahon sat down with Bob Backlund for an interview to reflect on his career ahead of his potential retirement match at Shea Stadium. Backlund said he is proud of what he has accomplished in the WWF these past 7 years. He said he hopes he has been an influence to children all around the world. He said he has given 100% in every match he has ever fought in. He then began talking about Paul Orndorff, he said this is what it has come down to and he is prepared to put it all on the line inside a steel cage against his biggest rival. He said he promises victory in this match because giving 100% is not going to be enough here. He said he is going to school Paul Orndorff and he plans to keep wrestling in the WWF for a long time. Colossal Showdown [/color][/size] Big John Studd defeated SD Jones in the feature bout of Championship Wrestling. After the match Studd delivered a couple of body slams to Jones. Andre the Giant then came down for the save and got in the ring with Studd as 14 foot of destruction stood face to face and stared each other down. Both men then began throwing punches making the ring shake and Andre gained the advantage and looked like he was going to body slam Studd, however Studd’s manager Gary Hart ran in and jumped on Andre’s back. Studd managed to escape from the ring as Hart got flung over Andre’s shoulder. Studd then yanked Hart from the ring and backed up the aisle taunting Andre. Andre then had an interview and kept his words short and sweet. He told Studd that he may be an impressive specimen but he’s never defeated Andre the Giant, in fact no one has defeated Andre and he planned on keeping that streak going and if that woodpecker Gary Hart wanted to get involved then he’d take pleasure in teaching him a lesson as well. Andre & Studd also showed down at The Boston Garden when they were the final two in a 20 man $25,000 battle royal. The final two seemed to go toe to toe before Andre gained the advantage and tossed Studd from the ring. A Figure Four Away From Destiny [/color][/size] Greg “The Hammer” Valentine conducted another figure four challenge this week. He said he had handpicked his challenger this week and he was giving a young Mexican lad a chance to break the figure four and win himself $1000. He then began to insult Mexican’s by saying they had flat feet and that meant they were even more susceptible to the figure four thus when he locks in the hold on Santana he’ll become Intercontinental Champion. Valentine then conducted the challenge and the young fellow began tapping out almost immediately. Valentine didn’t release the hold though and it wasn’t until Tito Santana ran out and chased Valentine away that he did. Valentine gave an interview and said that it was his destiny to become a champion in the WWF, he said once he locks in that figure four his destiny will be fulfilled and he will become Intercontinental Champion. He said he is going to bring prestige back to that title as he is better than Santana in every imaginable way, in good looks, in strength, speed and most importantly in talent. Valentine has had trouble locking in the Figure Four in a match lately though and that continued at The Boston Garden when he faced off with long time rival Bob Backlund in perhaps their last match together. Valentine was going for the Figure Four but Backlund packaged Valentine up and scored the pinfall victory. Tag Team Turmoil [/color][/size] Four tag teams will be squaring off in two matches at Shea Stadium. Roddy Piper & David Schultz will be defending their titles against The British Bulldogs. Piper & Schultz had some words about the challengers. Piper said The Bulldogs were moving up to the big boy table now, Piper said they got their team name right in The Bulldogs as they were not only two of the ugliest people he has ever seen, but they are stupid and they are biting off more than they can chew. Schultz said he and Piper have fought Grizzly Bears and that he and Piper won because they are a couple of wolves and he thinks they can handle a couple of Bulldogs. David Schultz also received a huge opportunity when he faced off with Jimmy Snuka for the Heavyweight Championship at The Boston Garden. Snuka seemed in control of the match and was ascending the top rope for The Superfly Splash before Piper got up and pushed Snuka off. He and Schultz then attempted to beat down Snuka but were unsuccessful. Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas were interviewed regarding their match with Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch. Atlas said that there have been rumours saying that he & Johnson haven’t been getting along lately. Atlas put a squash to those rumours and said that he and Johnson are better than ever and are going to defeat Adonis & Murdoch and get back those tag team belts. Johnson said that Tony Atlas was one of his best friends and they make a dynamic team and reiterated what Atlas said by saying they were going to beat Adonis & Murdoch and then they were going for their tag titles. Johnson & Atlas then embraced each other to close the interview. Getting Closer to Shea Stadium [/color][/size] And we are most notably getting close to Sheik vs. Slaughter in a very personal strap match. Sheik was interviewed and reiterated some of the points he has made in regards to this match in recent weeks. He said he despises that American stooge Sgt Slaughter, he said he is going to make Slaughter and the WWF regret signing this match as he is going to brutalise Slaughter and prove that Iran is number one. Another match on the cards is a rivalry between Ivan Putski and Jesse “The Body” Ventura over who has the most impressive physique. Ventura was interviewed and was lifting a weight in the process of being interviewed. He said that he could bench press twice as much as that midget “Puduski”, he said he has the physique crafted on Olympus and is going to squish “Puduski” like the bug that he is at Shea Stadium. Championship Wrestling 7/14Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas defeated Pete Sanchez & Victor Mercado in 3:52 when Johnson pinned Sanchez with a Sunset Flip Update with Bob Backlund Jesse Ventura defeated Paul Roma in 3:18 with a Bodybreaker Roddy Piper & David Schultz defeated Steve Lombardi & Terry Daniels in 2:37 when Piper submitted Lombardi with a Sleeper Hold Magnum TA defeated Ray Traylor in 3:44 with a Lariat Figure Four Challenge with Mexican Wrestler Sgt Slaughter defeated Ken Jugan in 1:50 with a Cobra Clutch Pipers Pit with Superstar Billy Graham Tito Santana defeated Samu in 4:31 with a Flying Forearm Interviews with Greg Valentine, Roddy Piper & David Schultz and Andre the Giant Big John Studd defeated SD Jones in 3:37 with an Elbow Drop All-Star WrestlingB. Brian Blair defeated Jerry Valiant in 4:07 with an Abdominal Stretch into an Inside Cradle Don Muraco defeated Jimmy Jackson in 3:13 with an inverted Piledriver Chavo Guerrero defeated Steve Lombardi in 3:45 with a diving crossbody The Iron Sheik defeated Frankie Williams in 1:32 The Invaders defeated Butcher Vachon & Goldie Rogers in 4:38 when Invader #2 pinned Rogers with a Dropkick Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch defeated Pete Doherty & Jose Louis Rivera in 4:54 when Murdoch pinned Doherty with a diving knee drop Interviews with Tito Santana, Jesse Ventura, Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas and The Iron Sheik Andre the Giant, Tito Santana & Ivan Putski defeated Mr Fuji, Tiger Chung Lee & Charlie Fulton when Andre pinned Fulton with a Splash WWF at The Boston Garden 7/14Andre the Giant won a Battle Royal in 10:21 by last eliminating Big John Studd other competitors included Rocky Johnson, Tony Atlas, SD Jones, Dick Murdoch, Adrian Adonis, Don Muraco, B. Brian Blair, Tito Santana, Ivan Putski, Jesse Ventura, Afa, Sika, Samu, The Tonga Kid, Eddie Gilbert, Tony Garea, Bob Orton & Chavo Guerrero Paul Orndorff defeated Chief Jay Strongbow in 6:58 with a Piledriver WWF Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana defeated Bob Orton Jr. in 9:32 with a Flying Forearm to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Sgt Slaughter & The Iron Sheik fought to a double disqualification in 5:07 Adrian Adonis, Dick Murdoch & Don Muraco defeated Rocky Johnson, Tony Atlas & SD Jones in 7:38 when Muraco pinned Jones with an Inverted Piledriver WWF Heavyweight Champion Jimmy Snuka defeated David Schultz via disqualification in 11:50 when Roddy Piper interfered. Snuka retains his WWF Heavyweight Championship Jesse Ventura defeated B. Brian Blair in 7:47 with a Bodybreaker Bob Backlund defeated Greg Valentine in 14:37 after reversing the figure four into an inside cradle [/center][/font]
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Post by Fury on Aug 18, 2012 6:43:18 GMT -5
The WWF Presents Showdown at Shea Stadium on July 23 1984. WWF Heavyweight Championship - Jimmy Snuka defends against Superstar Billy Graham Steel Cage Match with Backlund's career on the line - Bob Backlund takes on Paul Orndorff Strap Match - Sgt Slaughter vs The Iron Sheik with manager Freddie Blassie Battle of the Goliaths - Andre the Giant will face off against Big John Studd with manager Gary Hart WWF Tag Team Championship - Roddy Piper & David Schultz defend against The British Bulldogs WWF Intercontinental Championship - Greg Valentine with his manager Lou Albano challenges Tito Santana WWF Ladies Championship - The Fabulous Moolah puts her title on the line against Wendi Richter Ivan Putski takes on Jesse Ventura Tag Team Action - Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas take on Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch with their manager Gary Hart
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Post by DTP. on Aug 25, 2012 23:19:11 GMT -5
WWF: Week 27, 1984...Alright, I'm getting a bit confused about the weeks, so I'm just going to stick to the most recent. Superstar Billy Graham with Roddy Piper kissing up to him was neat, using Piper's Pit as a method to put over the main event for Showdown at Shea, the WWF World Heavyweight Championship coming up. Bob Backlund's interview was good; now that this promo has taken place, I honestly don't know who will win at Shea. I do want Paul Orndorff to win though. Big John Studd and André the Giant got in each others' faces? Awesome. A handful of affairs, but we'll see how it goes at Shea. Greg Valentine should rightfully be WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion again shortly. Tito Santana's had a decent reign but, Valentine is an old-school favourite of mine. I can't see Roddy Piper and David Schultz losing the WWF World Tag Team Championships to the new British Bulldogs, but I can't see Dynamite Kid and Davey Boy Smith losing momentum this early on in their careers. I'm expecting a screwy finish to keep everyone strong. Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas finally getting their match with Adrian Adonis and Dick Murdoch? A highlight of the first few months of this diary I recall! Atlas and Johnson are having problems? Interesting indeed. I could see Johnson turning heel, or Atlas turning heel or whatever. Hopefully one of them could get a decent mid-card push. The Iron Sheik and Sgt Slaughter has been one of those "undercover" feuds for me. By that I mean, I know they are feuding, but not a lot is going on in the buildup, and as a result, is being overshadowed by other big matches on the already stacked card for Shea. Ivan Putski and Jesse Ventura's feud sounds very fun though, I could see our first "Ultimate Posedown" in World Wrestling Federation history taking place. I'm excited to see the write-up for Showdown at Shea, so many optimistic things going on.
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Post by Fury on Aug 28, 2012 18:16:53 GMT -5
Just poppin in to say that this is on hold for a bit until I get on top of all my uni work and to reply to Dan's comment (I'll reply to your diary as well as soon as I get a chance). I absolutely agree with you on Sheik/Slaughter, originally this feud was supposed to end at the last MSG and it was a very focal feud until then but I decided to push it forward a month to end all my major feuds at Shea Stadium and I think this feud has suffered a bit as I haven't had much else to add to it the last couple of weeks, I've got something planned for the next week though. Oh and Ventura/Putski had a posedown at the last MSG show, already one step ahead of you
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Post by Fury on Sept 21, 2012 2:41:36 GMT -5
The End of the Line? This could be the last week in Bob Backlunds WWF career as he prepares to do battle with Paul Orndorff in a steel cage at Shea Stadium with his career on the line. Paul Orndorff had an interview where he told everyone to tune in for Showdown at Shea because it will be Bob Backlund’s final match ever. He said Backlund was a washed up has been and that he was personally glad to be the one who retires Backlund. Orndorff said that he was the future of this sport and it will be no big loss having Backlund retired. He said he was going to take his time in the steel cage as he will make sure his last moments in the WWF are not happy ones.
Bob Backlund also competed on Championship Wrestling perhaps for the final time against Adrian Adonis. Backlund picked up the victory and after the match was interviewed by Gene Okerlund. Backlund told the WWF fans that he was thankful for all their support and he promises he is going to give it his all and tells the fans that he will be seeing them in this ring next week because he isn’t going anywhere.
A Superstar Showdown Jimmy Snuka was interviewed prior to his showdown with Superstar Billy Graham at Shea Stadium. Snuka said that Graham may be his toughest challenge yet but he is ready for the challenge and he has overcome all his challenges so far. He tells Superstar Billy Graham that he doesn’t know what to expect and wants to know what he’s going to do when the Superfly comes down on him, Superstar Billy Graham then interrupted Snuka and said that the Superstar has arrived to wake up the crowd after Snuka bored them to death. He said that he is the cream of the crop and that he is going to take back his title from this imposter and that he could beat this ape any place any time without even breaking a sweat. Snuka then told Graham that he’ll take him on right here right now if he wants and beat him now before he beats him Shea Stadium and told Graham that he better be prepared to sweat and bleed to get this title off of Snuka. Graham laughed at Snuka and told him if he was stupid as Graham was wearing the finest suit and he wouldn’t dream of touching Snuka as he probably hasn’t showered in weeks. Snuka then smiled before dropping Graham with a punch. Graham backed off holding his jaw and screaming at Snuka.
Both Snuka & Graham were in competition at the Philadelphia Spectrum. Graham took on the man who defeated him for his first title in Bob Backlund. Backlund & Graham were evenly matched throughout the contest with each struggling to put the other away. Finally these old rivals fought to a double count-out showing that they’re still equals after all these years. Jimmy Snuka once again took on Greg Valentine for the WWF Heavyweight Championship. Once again these two fought to a classic encounter as they went on for 20 minutes. Snuka once again was the victor defeating Graham with a Superfly Splash.
Patriotic Pride Sgt Slaughter and The Iron Sheik is another hotly contested rivalry that is set to end at Shea Stadium in a strap match. Sgt Slaughter competed on Championship Wrestling this week picking up the W in a match against Rene Goulet. After the match Slaughter grabbed a microphone and said he had something special in store for that maggot The Iron Sheik and that traitor Freddie Blassie at Shea Stadium. He then said that this would be for all his brothers in the US armed forces and for everyone in the greatest country in the world, Slaughter then went out to grab the US Flag and took it back into the ring. The Iron Sheik then came down to the ring with his manager Ayatollah Freddie Blassie. Sheik got in the ring with Slaughter and the two stared each other down. Sheik and Slaughter then started throwing at each other with Slaughter coming out on top, Freddie Blassie then jumped on Slaughters back and Slaughter tossed him off but Sheik used the distraction to take off his belt and whipped Slaughter. Sheik then grabbed the flag and spat on it and began stomping on it before leaving the ring to a chorus of boos.
Pipers Pit with Bob Backlund Roddy Piper welcomed his guest Bob Backlund to Pipers Pit. He mocked Backlund by saying this would be his last chance to have Backlund on his show as he would be gone from the WWF next week and he wanted to give Backlund a departing gift and that was the honour of appearing on his show. Piper asked Backlund what it was like knowing his time was up here. Backlund said he didn’t think his time was up and he plans on beating Paul Orndorff. Piper laughed and told Backlund that he stands no chance against Mr Wonderful, he said Orndorff outmatches Backlund in every way and that he is part of the new generation that is taking over with the likes of himself and David Schultz. Backlund said that he’ll be back here next week after he’s defeated Orndorff and he’ll happy teach some respect to Piper & Schultz as well. He said that Piper & Schultz will probably need some consoling after they lose to The British Bulldogs who along with guys like Magnum TA are the people who the fans should be looking toward as the future. Piper told Backlund that this was his show and that he had another parting gift for Backlund and cheap shotted Backlund. Piper then said that this was his show and when they think they have the answers he changes the questions. He mentioned that this was the last time that people will see their hero Bob Backlund but if he somehow makes it past Orndorff then he’ll make him wish he didn’t.
The True Giant of Wrestling Andre the Giant and Big John Studd will take on each other in a colossal contest. Big John Studd was interviewed with his manager Gary Hart by his side. Hart said that Studd was the true giant of wrestling, he said that Andre is afraid of facing Studd as he has been used to picking on people much smaller than him like the bully that he is. Well now he has met his match in someone his own size and he’ll learn just why Big John Studd is the most dominant man in wrestling. Studd said that Andre likes to look down on people and wonders what he’s going to do when he’s face to face with someone and better yet what’s he going to do when Big John Studd is towering over him after he dominates him.
The Battle for the Intercontinental Championship Greg “The Hammer” Valentine and Tito Santana will face off for Santana’s Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship at Shea Stadium. They each had some words for the other before they go to war at Shea Stadium. Valentine said that he was going to bring some class back to the WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship. He said he is going to lock the figure on Santana’s skinny legs and break them and take that Intercontinental Championship. Valentine’s manager Lou Albano also got some words in saying that Santana hasn’t faced anyone quite like Greg Valentine and he should prepare for a world of hurt as he promises that Greg Valentine will lock on that figure four and take that Intercontinental Championship. Tito Santana said he knows he’s in for a war with Greg Valentine, Tito said he’s been in many battles before though and he’s come out on top. He said he’s been preparing for the figure four and he has a few surprises in store for Greg Valentine. He then starting speaking in Spanish before saying that his Latino blood drives him and when he fights he fights for all his people, arriba.
All the Gold is on the Line The other two WWF Championships will also be on the line as The Fabulous Moolah will defend her ladies championship that she has held for close to 30 years against her protégé Wendi Richter, whilst WWF Tag Team Champions Roddy Piper & David Schultz will take on the hot young team of The British Bulldogs. Wendi Richter had some words regarding her match with Moolah. Richter said that Moolah is the greatest ladies wrestler of all time and was like a mother to her. Richter said she thinks it’s time for a change though and she thinks she has what it takes to put that bitter old lady in her place.
Schultz & Piper had some words about their opponents. Piper said that its probably an honour for The Bulldogs to even be stepping into the same ring as the tag team champions. He said that Bulldogs belong in a pound not a wrestling ring and that Piper & Schultz are going to prove that they don’t belong in a wrestling ring with the likes of the tag team champions. Schultz chimed in saying calling the Bulldogs puppy dogs who need to be put down and Roddy Piper & David Schultz are just the guys to do that.
Shea Stadium Only Days Away Rounding out the card is Ivan Putski taking on Jesse Ventura and a tag team contest between Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch and Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas. Ivan Putski spoke about his match with Jesse Ventura. Ivan Putski said Ventura calls himself “The Body” and the only thing bigger than his body is his mouth. He still he still has a long way to go to match Ivan Putski and he plans on unleashing polish power on the body.
Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch were interviewed along with their manager Gary Hart about their match with Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas. Hart said that Adonis & Murdoch were the premier tag team in the world of wrestling today, he mentioned how he basically had to beg the WWF to put together this match because the two monkeys were scared of Adonis & Murdoch and they should be. Adonis said that he and Murdoch have been waiting for this match for a long time and that they aren’t going to let this opportunity go to waste as they plan on whipping Atlas & Johnson like the filthy things that they are.
Championship Wrestling 7/21 Big John Studd defeated Terry Daniels & Frankie Williams in 1:51 when Studd pinned Williams with an Elbow Drop The British Bulldogs defeated Butcher Vachon & Jerry Valiant in 4:48 when Dynamite Kid pinned Vachon with a Diving Headbutt Figure Four Challenge with Steve Lombardi Roddy Piper & David Schultz defeated Paul Roma & Pete Doherty in 4:17 when Schultz pinned Doherty with a diving forearm smash Sgt Slaughter defeated Rene Goulet in 3:38 with a Cobra Clutch Pipers Pit with Bob Backlund Paul Orndorff defeated SD Jones in 5:38 with a Piledriver Interviews with Jimmy Snuka, Big John Studd, Wendi Richter and Paul Orndorff Bob Backlund defeated Adrian Adonis in 6:22 with an Atomic Drop
All-Star Wrestling 7/21 The Iron Sheik defeated Steve Lombardi in 2:27 with a Camel Clutch Tito Santana defeated Jerry Valiant in 3:30 with a Flying Forearm Smash Jesse Ventura defeated Spike Huber in 3:42 with a bodybreaker Tony Atlas & Rocky Johnson defeated Ron Shaw & Ken Jugan in 4:14 when Atlas pinned Jugan with a Gorilla Press Slam Magnum TA defeated Charlie Fulton in 2:38 with a Belly to Belly Suplex Greg Valentine defeated Tony Garea in 5:49 with a Figure Four Interviews with Roddy Piper & David Schultz, Greg Valentine, Tito Santana, Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch and Ivan Putski Bob Backlund defeated Superstar Billy Graham (Madison Square Garden 2/20/78, 7:36 of 14:34 shown)
WWF at the Philadelphia Spectrum 7/21 Ivan Putski, Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas defeated The Wild Samoans in 8:39 when Putski pinned Samula with a Polish Hammer Jesse Ventura defeated Chief Jay Strongbow in 6:42 with a bodybreaker WWF Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana defeated Don Muraco in 11:17 with a Flying Forearm to retain his WWF Intercontinental Championship Magnum TA defeated Tiger Chung Lee in 6:16 with Belly to Belly Suplex Sgt Slaughter fought to a double disqualification with The Iron Sheik in 8:39 Andre the Giant & The British Bulldogs defeated Roddy Piper, David Schultz & Big John Studd in 10:37 when Andre pinned Schultz with a Body Slam Bob Backlund and Superstar Billy Graham fought to a draw in 13:34 WWF Heavyweight Champion Jimmy Snuka defeated Greg Valentine in 19:52 with a Superfly Splash to retain the WWF Heavyweight Championship
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Post by Fury on Sept 21, 2012 17:59:55 GMT -5
The WWF Presents Showdown at Shea Stadium on July 23 1984. WWF Heavyweight Championship - Jimmy Snuka defends against Superstar Billy Graham Steel Cage Match with Backlund's career on the line - Bob Backlund takes on Paul Orndorff Strap Match - Sgt Slaughter vs The Iron Sheik with manager Freddie Blassie Battle of the Goliaths - Andre the Giant will face off against Big John Studd with manager Gary Hart WWF Tag Team Championship - Roddy Piper & David Schultz defend against The British Bulldogs WWF Intercontinental Championship - Greg Valentine with his manager Lou Albano challenges Tito Santana WWF Ladies Championship - The Fabulous Moolah puts her title on the line against Wendi Richter Ivan Putski takes on Jesse Ventura Tag Team Action - Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas take on Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch with their manager Gary Hart
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Post by Fury on Dec 11, 2012 4:16:16 GMT -5
WWF Showdown In Shea July 23, 1984 Dark Match: Magnum TA defeated Chavo Guerrero in 8:07 with a Belly to Belly Suplex The cameras pan the packed Shea Stadium for the biggest WWF event of the year. Gorilla Monsoon and Mean Gene Okerlund are the commentators for the event that will be broadcast on the USA network. Monsoon and Okerlund mention that this is the biggest WWF card in history as we will see WWF Champion Jimmy Snuka defend his title against the legend Superstar Billy Graham, Sgt Slaughter will take on The Iron Sheik in a strap match with patriotic pride on the line. And this could be Bob Backlund’s last match in the WWF as he takes on Paul Orndorff in a Steel Cage match. Howard Finkel is the ring announcer and we go to him to do the ring introductions for the opening contest. Jesse “The Body” Ventura vs. Ivan “Polish Power” PutskiThe Hype: These two have arguably the two most impressive physiques of anyone in the wrestling world. That’s how this rivalry started as Jesse Ventura came into the WWF and went right after the guy who might threaten his moniker as “The Body”. Ventura and Putski put their bodies on display in a pose-down last month in Madison Square Garden, Putski won the contest and Ventura was irate with this decision and laid out Ivan Putski. These two will now meet in a traditional wrestling contest to kick off Showdown in Shea. Who will win the battle of the bodies? The Match: Ivan Putski was first to the ring followed by Jesse Ventura. Ventura took his time to get to the ring and took his time taking off his robe, he then stalled some more by stretching which started to draw the ire of the crowd. Finally the two men engaged in a test of strength which was evenly matched at first before Ventura head butted Putski to gain the advantage. They engaged in another test of strength which Putski easily won. Putski then proceeded to control the match, dominating Ventura with power moves. This caused Ventura to roll out of the ring to regather himself. Ventura used this opportunity to gain the advantage back and kept Putski grounded with some submission moves. Putski powered back though and hit an atomic drop. Ventura was in the corner and pulled the referee in front of him in order to shield himself from a Putski attack and used this distraction to poke Putski in the eye and followed it up with a Bodybreaker to pick up the pinfall victory. The Result: Jesse Ventura defeats Ivan Putski in 8:53 with a Bodybreaker Greg Valentine was backstage with his manager Captain Lou Albano about to be interviewed about his upcoming WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship bout. Albano spoke first claiming that Valentine was the greatest professional athlete in the world today. He said tonight is the night that gold is finally strapped around this magnificent waist. Valentine then spoke and said that Taco Santana has caught him at a bad time, he said he was fired up tonight, he was in the best shape of his or anyone else’s life right now and he was going to lock in that figure four leg lock on Taco Santana’s flat footed skinny legs, break them and finally walk out with the gold that he has so long deserved. WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship Tito Santana defends vs. Greg “The Hammer” Valentine w/ Capt Lou AlbanoThe Hype: Tito Santana won the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship and has defended his title against the likes of Paul Orndorff, Chavo Guerrero & David Schultz in a 4 month reign. This may be his toughest challenge yet though as he takes on Greg “The Hammer” Valentine. Valentine is coming off some wars with WWF Heavyweight Champion Jimmy Snuka going to a one hour draw with Snuka before losing the subsequent rematches in other lengthy matches. Valentine seems possessed with wearing WWF gold and will do anything it takes to get there, after his failure to capture the WWF Heavyweight Championship Valentine has set his sights on Tito Santana and his Intercontinental Championship. On an episode of Championship Wrestling Santana answered Valentine‘s Figure Four Challenge but Valentine backed down and instead jumped Santana leaving him out before applying the Figure Four. This one is sure to be a technical classic, where only one man can walk out with The Intercontinental Championship. The Match: The two men began circling each other before finally tying up, Valentine gained the early advantage and proceeded to take down Santana. Valentine then proceeded to control Santana on the mat with his technical wrestling prowess working on both his head and legs. Valentine got too cocky though which allowed Santana to counter Valentine and lock in a hammerlock, Valentine and Santana then traded holds for a bit as Santana was proving that he could go toe to toe with Valentine in regards to technical wrestling. This seemed to frustrate Valentine who must have assumed that he’d dominate in this area and he huddled with his manager to rethink things over. This didn’t seem to work though as Santana proceeded to take Valentine down with a series of arm drags and dropkicks. Santana then whipped Valentine into the corner and hit a huge back body drop. He then attempted the same move but this time Valentine countered. Valentine then began working on Santana’s left leg to set up the figure four. Valentine then went to the top rope in order to put his whole weight into Santana’s leg but Santana moved and Valentine came crashing down. Santana though was visibly limping from the damage taken and couldn’t do much damage. He did however lock in a sleeper hold which looked like it was going to finish the match. Valentine fought out and regained the advantage, once again targeting the left leg. Valentine then hit a knee drop right on the leg from the top rope and signalled that he was going for the figure four. Valentine took his time walking over to Santana and that cost him as Santana countered the Figure Four with an inside cradle picking up a shock victory. The Result: Tito Santana defeats Greg Valentine in 14:34 with an Inside Cradle to retain his WWF Intercontinental Championship We go backstage where The Iron Sheik is standing with his manager “Ayatollah” Freddie Blassie and Vince McMahon for an interview about Sheik’s upcoming strap match with Sgt Slaughter. Sheik is greeted with a chorus of boos from the audience. Sheik said he couldn’t wait to get in the ring and beat down the American stooge Sgt Slaughter, he told Sgt Slaughter there is nowhere to run tonight when he is strapped to The Iron Sheik, he said he will whip Slaughter, he will then spit on Slaughter and use the American flag as toilet paper. He said he will prove once and for all in front of the 40,000 American stooges in the crowd that Iran is number one. Blassie started chanting “Iran number one” before Sgt Slaughter showed up and started brawling with Sheik. The two then made their way to the ring continuing their brawl to loud cheers from the packed Shea Stadium crowd. Strap Match Sgt Slaughter vs. The Iron Sheik w/ “Ayatollah” Freddie BlassieThe Hype: This is a feud that has been raging on for the better part of 1984 and it is set to reach its conclusion tonight in Shea Stadium. A rivalry based on patriotic pride that has seen two men filled with hatred willing to whatever it takes and go as far as humanly possible to defeat the other man. The two had their first match back in April at Madison Square Garden with Slaughter losing his temper at Sheik and whipping him with his belt. Since then this rivalry has only escalated seeing the likes of Sheik interrupting Sgt Slaughter leading the crowd in a pledge of allegiance and attacking him with the Iran flag, Sheik even went as far as to attempt to burn the American flag before Slaughter chased him away and then successfully led the crowd in the pledge of allegiance. Last month at Madison Square Garden Slaughter picked up an accidental victory over Sheik when he fell on top of him to secure the three count. Slaughter wasn’t satisfied with that and challenged Sheik to a strap match wanting to punish the Iranian superstar. Sheik accepted and here we sit, these two viciously hate each other and are prepared to punish the other until they can no longer stand. Who will come out on top as this violent rivalry concludes? The Match: Finally the two men were restrained long enough for the strap to be attached to both men. It didn’t take long though for these two to be back at it swinging punches at the other. Slaughter gained the advantage and started pounding on Sheik in the corner. Sheik tried to get away from the repeated punches from Slaughter but the strap kept him from getting out of the ring as Slaughter dragged Sheik back towards him and started pounding on him some more. Slaughter then started dominating Sheik, he repeatedly used the strap to both get Sheik up and deliver lariats and then he began whipping Sheik. Finally Freddie Blassie had decided he had had enough and got up on the ring apron. This brought Slaughter over who dropped Blassie with one punch. The distraction however allowed Sheik to gain the advantage as he drove his knee into Slaughter’s back. Sheik then began whipping Slaughter repeatedly. Sheik then busted Slaughter open after he slammed his head into the top of the turnbuckle. Sheik began to work on the cut that was now exposed on Slaughter, he began whipping Slaughter himself. Sheik then began to choke Slaughter, referee Dick Woherle stepped in to stop Sheik choking Slaughter but Sheik shoved him off. With the referee down Sheik took the strap off his arm and grabbed one of his signature Persian clubs from manager Freddie Blassie. Sheik struck Slaughter with the club and put the strap back on his arm and proceeded to cover Slaughter. Slaughter kicked out though and seemed to get second wind as he proceeded to punch Sheik over and over again. Slaughter was intent on punishing Sheik as he went wild putting everything he had into every punch. Slaughter then delivered a power slam, he followed it up with a Slaughter Cannon Lariat and signalled it was over as he locked in the Cobra Clutch on The Iron Sheik. Sheik struggled for a while but eventually was forced to submit as the crowd went up in cheers as Sgt Slaughter had defeated The Iron Sheik. The Result: Sgt Slaughter defeated The Iron Sheik in 14:48 with a Cobra Clutch Sgt Slaughter celebrated as he had defeated his foe The Iron Sheik. Slaughter began whipping Sheik some more looking to add insult to injury. Freddie Blassie stepped in the ring and jumped on Slaughters back to stop the attack. Slaughter smiled and took of his strap as tossed off. Slaughter then delivered a punch to Blassie knocking him. Sheik got back up and Slaughter grabbed him and Blassie and clashed their heads together in a meeting of the minds. As Sheik and Blassie were left on the outside defeated Slaughter went out and grabbed a US flag. He then grabbed a microphone and gave a heartfelt speech about how this was for all his brothers fighting overseas and this was for the greatest country in the world, the crowd started chanting “USA” and Slaughter smiled and gave a salute as he began waving the American flag around the ring. WWF Ladies Championship The Fabulous Moolah defends vs. Wendi RichterThe Hype: The Fabulous Moolah is a legend in the wrestling world. She has held the WWF Ladies Championship for 28 years, a reign that has spanned decades and has lasted over 3500 days. Tonight she faces a protégé of hers in Wendi Richter. Richter trained with Moolah and thought of her as a mother figure. However Richter picked up a victory at Madison Square in May and invited Moolah into the ring to celebrate with her. Moolah turned her back on Richter and attacked her. Moolah said she had no respect for Richter and mentioned she was a terrible student. Richter challenged Moolah to a match for the title saying she knew she could win and wanted to be a role model for all the young women all over the world. Will Moolah’s historic reign continue or will Richter be able to trump her mentor? The Match: Moolah and Richter began the match by tying up. Moolah gained the early advantage using her veteran techniques. Richter however proved she was no slouch and countered Moolah much to the shock of the Ladies champion. Richter then delivered a dropkick to Moolah and hit a hip toss, she went for another one however Moolah countered and hit a hip toss of her own. Moolah then stomped on Richter’s hair before proceeding to lock in a chinlock on Richter. Moolah then continued to kick and slap at Richter claiming she’d be nothing without her. Moolah then lifted Richter up and went to deliver a body slam but Richter hit a school girl and picked up the victory and the Ladies championship. The Result: Wendi Richter defeats The Fabulous Moolah in 6:45 with a Schoolgirl to become the NEW WWF Ladies Champion Wendi Richter celebrated like crazy as her hands covered her face looking like she was ready to cry. She grabbed her title and hugged it as Gene Okerlund stood by with a microphone ready to interview her. Richter said she was in a state of shock, she was so happy and proud and wants this to be a message to all the young girls out there that you can achieve anything you ever dreamed of. Andre the Giant was backstage about to be interviewed about his upcoming match with Big John Studd. Andre said Big John Studd is impressive, he said he’s never been slammed, Andre said he’s never been defeated and he said he doesn’t plan on that happening tonight. He said he’ll give the 40,000 fans something to scream about as he plans to keep his undefeated streak going and end another streak when he will body slam Big John Studd and he said he may even throw in a slam on that woodpecker Gary Hart just for fun. Andre the Giant vs. Big John Studd w/ Gary HartThe Hype: Andre the Giant and Big John Studd are the two giants of the World Wrestling Federation. Standing at over 14 feet combined these two would usually tower over anyone they face. Now they are on a collision course with each other in order to prove who is the true giant of wrestling. Studd has recently acquired a new manager in the form of Gary Hart, Hart claims he is taking Studd to the top and plans on running that path right through Andre the Giant, whom he claims has been ducking Big John Studd instead bullying smaller opponents. Andre says he intends to remain undefeated and says he will slam Big John Studd to the mat. Who will come out on top in this battle of the goliaths? The Match: These two stood toe to toe to begin the match as the crowd began to cheer awaiting these two goliaths to clash. Andre wanted a test of strength but Studd wanted to go talk things over with his manager Gary Hart. Studd faked a test of strength and kneed Andre in the gut. Studd then began to deliver clobbering blows to the back of Andre’s neck. Studd had managed to ground Andre early and looked to keep him there as he put all his weight into a body lock. Studd was controlling Andre and the crowd were in shock. Andre however began to fight out and whipped Studd into the turnbuckle. Andre then knocked Studd down with a lariat and proceeded to apply his own body lock. Studd fought out of this but Andre whipped Studd into the corner again and went for a Splash but Studd moved out of the way. Studd then applied a bear hug manoeuvre to Andre without actually lifting Andre off the mat. It looked like Andre was fading but he came back and once again whipped Studd into the corner hitting the splash successfully this time. He followed it up with a splash putting all his weight on Studd to pick up the victory. The Result: Andre the Giant defeats Big John Studd in 10:11 with a Splash Andre celebrated his big victory he signalled to the crowd that he was going to body slam Big John Studd now. Andre began to lift Studd up but before he could complete it Gary Hart stepped in the ring shouting at Andre, Andre put Studd down and moved toward Hart who had fell over. Andre grabbed Hart by his jacket but Studd yanked Hart from his jacket and out of the ring. Andre smiled as Hart and Studd walked away furious at what had transpired. WWF Tag Team Championship Roddy Piper & David Schultz defend vs. The British BulldogsThe Hype: Roddy Piper & David Schultz won the tag titles in April and have looked the part in dominating the tag division since then fending off all challengers. However they are faced with the new kids on the block in The British Bulldogs. Piper & Schultz feel that The Bulldogs don’t deserve to be in the same ring as them so they gave them a chance to prove themselves in a six man tag with themselves and Big John Studd last month. The Bulldogs selected Andre the Giant as their partner and picked up the victory showing they belonged with Piper & Schultz. Now the two teams square off with the tag team championships on the line. The Match: The match started out with Roddy Piper taunting the Bulldogs, Dynamite Kid then proceeded to chase after Piper and chased him around the ring, he was however met with a lariat from Schultz in the ring and Schultz proceeded to beat up on The Dynamite Kid. Schultz went for a suplex but Dynamite countered it with a suplex of his own and tagged in his partner. Smith came out and hit dropkicks and a suplex of his own on Schultz. Smith and Dynamite made quick tags and continued to work over Schultz. Schultz managed to make the tag to Piper but Piper didn’t look too enthused to get in the ring. He was treated to the same thing as Schultz as quick tags and moves were performed by The Bulldogs. Finally though Schultz and Piper gained the advantage after a devious move in which Schultz pulled down the top rope as Smith was running off it for a move. Schultz and Piper then proceeded to isolate Smith from his partner and work over his back. Piper and Schultz took advantage of the 5 count when they made their tags as they performed some double team manoeuvres to Smith. Smith managed to make the take when he escaped from a Roddy Piper headlock with an atomic drop and made the tag to his partner. Dynamite Kid came out on fire taking out both Piper & Schultz. Kid managed to lock on a Boston Crab on David Schultz, Schultz fought the hold and Roddy Piper sensing danger yanked the referee from the ring as Schultz tapped out. The Result: The British Bulldogs defeat Roddy Piper & David Schultz in 12:07 via disqualification. Roddy Piper & David Schultz retain the WWF Tag Team Championship The British Bulldogs celebrating thinking they had won the belts but when it was announced by Howard Finkel that they had only won via disqualification, they and the crowd were furious. Piper & Schultz had stolen won as they were laughing as they escaped the ring still as the WWF Tag Team Champions. As the cage was being lowered we cut to some pretaped comments from Paul Orndorff and Bob Backlund. First we had Vince McMahon in Paul Orndorff’s locker room was taping up his wrists when McMahon asked him what were his thoughts before this contest. Orndorff said the time for trash talking was over, Orndorff stated that he had gotten what he wanted in getting Backlund in this situation, he said he was 100% in the condition of his life and was 100% prepared for this match. McMahon then asked about Paul Orndorff having no cage match experience. Orndorff stated he wasn’t concerned about that, he said he loved the idea of being locked inside a cage mano-a-mano. He said this was the defining moment of his career and he was ready for the spotlight, for the 40,000 fans out there screaming and booing at him as they watch their hero’s career evaporate. He then wished Bob Backlund the best of luck and finished of by stating that one historic career was about to end tonight and another was just about to start. We then went to Bob Backlund for his words. Backlund said that he couldn’t wait to get in that cage, that the suspense was killing him. He said he has been waiting for this moment for what seems like an eternity. He said it’s fitting that they will be locked in a cage like animals because Paul Orndorff has unleashed the animal in Bob Backlund. He said he was going to give 200% in this fight, do everything in his power to win this match. He said he has too much drive, too much passion, too much heart for this to be the end of the line. And whilst he acknowledged that Paul Orndorff was a tremendous athlete he said you can’t account for desire and that heart and that they are going to drive him to a victory not only tonight but in the future as he plans on being around for a long time. Cage Match (If Backlund loses he must retire) Bob Backlund vs. Paul OrndorffThe Hype: This one is personal. A rivalry that has spanned almost the entirety of 1984 started when Paul Orndorff felt disrespected by Backlund when Backlund was coming to the ring with kids he trained at his wrestling school whilst Orndorff was celebrating after a victory. Orndorff then assaulted Backlund at a Kiel Auditorium show and took him out of action for two months. Backlund returned a changed man, he seemed more focused and he was much more aggressive and less restrained, so much that in a match at Madison Square Garden in May he caused a blood stoppage after he repeatedly delivered punches to a Paul Orndorff cut in his head, far away from using his technical prowess as he usually does. The two fought again at Madison Square Garden the next month and that match resulted in a a no contest after both men were brawling. Orndorff stated that the two of them could not co-exist in the WWF and challenged him to a steel cage match where if Backlund loses he would be forced to retire. Backlund accepted and here we stand now. A steel cage match where Backlund’s career is on the line. Will this be the last match of Bob Backlund’s career or will he live to fight another day? The Match: The two men got in the ring and stared each other down as the crowd was electric. Orndorff circled the ring perhaps for the first time realising that there was no way out of this cage. The two men didn’t even bother with the traditional tie-up as they started swinging punches at each, displaying the hatred between the two men. Backlund gained the advantage and then grabbed Orndorff’s head and rammed it into the cage, he then rammed it into the other side as Backlund had come to fight. Backlund then decided to slow the pace as he dragged Orndorff down with a side head lock on Orndorff who was already bleeding. Backlund started punching at the cut Orndorff opening it up some more. Backlund then used some mat wrestling moves to keep Orndorff on the mat. Backlund then got Orndorff up and went to ram his head into the cage again but Orndorff blocked it and instead rammed Backlund’s head. Orndorff managed to recover and started delivering mounted punches to Backlund. Orndorff then picked Backlund up and delivered a huge hanging suplex to Backlund. Orndorff then started kicking at Backlund whilst he was on the ground. He then pushed Backlund over to the cage and started raking his face into it. Now Bob Backlund was busted open. Orndorff signalled for the Piledriver and went to connect it but Backlund managed to deliver a back drop out of the hold. Backlund and Orndorff then traded punches in the middle of the ring. This time with Orndorff coming out on top as he backed Backlund into the corner. Orndorff then whipped Backlund into the opposite corner and went charging in, however Backlund ducked and Orndorff went straight into the corner with his head bouncing off the cage in the process. Orndorff looked out but Backlund couldn’t capitalise as he was barely able to stand. Finally Backlund got up and delivered a double underhook suplex to Orndorff. Backlund then grabbed the face of Orndorff and started driving his elbow right into the area where Orndorff’s cut was. Backlund then locked in an armbar and Orndorff was screaming as Backlund yanked on the hold. Backlund then went for a suplex but Orndorff blocked it and countered by delivering a lariat to Orndorff. Orndorff then picked up Backlund and violently whipped Backlund into the cage and seemed to decide he had finally had enough and for the first time someone attempted to escape the cage in this match as Orndorff called for the door. Backlund however grabbed Orndorff’s leg and held onto it even despite Orndorff kicking at Backlund furiously. Backlund dragged Orndorff back to the centre of the cage and proceeded to punch Orndorff some more. Orndorff fought back and started swinging punches of his own. Eventually Orndorff had a huge swing and miss which allowed Backlund to hit a huge running atomic drop. Backlund went for the cover on instinct instead of going for the cage immediately and it might have cost him as Orndorff managed to grab Backlund and keep him in the ring. Orndorff then connected with another short lariat. Orndorff then hit a Piledriver. Orndorff then decided to climb over the cage but Backlund wouldn’t stay down as he yanked Orndorff off the cage straight into the Crossface Chickenwing. Orndorff struggled in the hold and attempted to climb the cage with Backlund on him whilst in the hold but that didn’t work. Backlund finally released the hold and attempted to climb over the cage. Backlund made it to the top and looked like he was going to be able to climb over but Orndorff managed to stop Backlund up the top and pull him off the cage. Backlund went crashing to the mat and looked done as it seemed like Orndorff could’ve climbed over the cage. Orndorff however hopped down and delivered a huge Piledriver to Backlund before making his way out of the cage, picking up the victory and ending Bob Backlund’s career. The Result: Paul Orndorff defeats Bob Backlund in 22:56 after escaping the cage Orndorff celebrated as the crowd was in shock. Backlund finally came to and realised what had happened as he had a look of disbelief on his face. Backlund looked like he was trying to hold back tears as he covered his face as the packed out Shea Stadium gave him a standing ovation. Backlund walked to the back looking totally dejected. As he reached the top of the ramp he looked back at the ring and gave a wave to the crowd for the final time. Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas vs. Dick Murdoch & Adrian Adonis w/ Gary HartThe Hype: Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas and Dick Murdoch & Adrian Adonis were rivals fighting over the tag team championships at the beginning of the year. They had a memorable match in which Dick Murdoch was pinned despite his foot being on the bottom rope. Adrian Adonis was injured shortly thereafter and the duo never got a chance to avenge the controversial loss. However now they get their chance and despite this not being for the titles Murdoch & Adonis are sure to want some revenge. Another storyline going into this contest is the rocky relationship of Johnson & Atlas, recently it seems there is some tension within the pairing that Adonis, Murdoch and their new manager Gary Hart have been looking to exploit. Whether that will be a factor remains to be seen in this battle of two top tag teams. The Match: Dick Murdoch started off with Rocky Johnson and Johnson immediately overmatched Murdoch with some speed moves. Johnson then tagged in Atlas and Murdoch tagged in Adonis and Atlas delivered some forearms to Adonis, Murdoch looked like he was going to jump Atlas but Johnson came in and delivered a dropkick to Murdoch as it looked like there was no trouble between the two friends and partners. Adonis and Murdoch however gained the advantage after Adonis took Johnson's attention and allowed Murdoch to attack Johnson from behind. Murdoch and Adonis then isolated Johnson from his partner. Murdoch and Adonis worked over Johnson getting some near falls in the process. Johnson however managed to fight out and make the tag to Atlas who came out with a lot of pent up rage at watching his partner be dominated. Atlas ragdolled both Adonis and Murdoch before tagging in his partner Rocky Johnson who delivered dropkicks to both men. Atlas then tossed Adonis from the ring. Murdoch grabbed Atlas and Johnson went to deliver a punch to Murdoch but Murdoch ducked and Johnson collected his partner. Johnson went to check on his partner but was greeted with a running knee to the back as Adonis picked up the victory for his team. The Result: Dick Murdoch & Adrian Adonis defeat Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas after Adonis pinned Johnson with a running knee to the back Murdoch and Adonis celebrated with their manager as Tony Atlas got in the ring yelling at Johnson. Johnson tried to grab Atlas by the shoulder to calm Atlas down but Atlas reacted by shoving Johnson to the mat. Johnson looked hurt as his partner walked down the ring holding his head. We went backstage to the WWF Champions locker room as Jimmy Snuka gave his thoughts about his upcoming championship match with Superstar Billy Graham. Snuka said Graham was a legend and might just be his toughest test to date as WWF Heavyweight Champion. He said he knew of Graham's accomplishments but was looking to start a legacy of his own. He said he'd fought his whole life to be at this moment, to go out there in the main event in front of 40,000 fans in Shea Stadium was a dream of his and he didn't want to disappoint them. Superstar Billy Graham was also interviewed regarding the title match. Graham said that tonight has seen the end of an era as Bobby Backlund is done. Graham said he had some legendary matches with Bob Backlund. He said Backlund's departure demonstrates that Billy Graham is forever as he as outlasted the man who stole the title from him. He said you can't keep a good man down and they don't come any finer than Superstar Billy Graham. Graham went on to say that Snuka was a paper champ and just keeping that belt warm for the man of the hour, too sweet to be sour Superstar Billy Graham. WWF Heavyweight Championship Jimmy Snuka defends vs. Superstar Billy GrahamThe Hype: Superstar Billy Graham made his triumphant return to the WWF three months ago at Madison Square Garden. He claims he returned for one reason and that was to get back the title that he rightfully should still have from the “paper champion” Jimmy Snuka. Jimmy Snuka won the title in January of this year and has been defeating all comers. Most recently he has been engaged in some wars with Greg Valentine including a battle that went for one hour. Whilst Snuka has been preoccupied with Valentine, Graham has claimed that Snuka has been ducking him and went after Snuka’s protégé The Tonga Kid in order to get Snuka’s attention and goad Snuka into giving him a title match. Snuka has accepted the challenge and these two have been trading words since. Will Superstar Billy Graham get back the title that he lost 6 years ago or will Jimmy Snuka’s title reign continue? The Match: The match started with a tie up and Graham shoved Snuka into the corner with ease. Graham backed off and flexed his muscles to boos from the crowd. They tied up again and Graham locked in a hammerlock on Snuka. Snuka managed to counter and delivered a dropkick to Graham knocking him on the floor. Snuka then delivered a flying chop sending him to the floor and looked like he was about to swoop before Graham begged off Snuka and goaded him into a test of strength, trying to limit Snuka’s speed. Graham easily won the test of strength and kept Snuka grounded there. Snuka looked like he was fighting out at one point but it may have been Graham playing possum as he brought Snuka to his knees again. Snuka again started to fight back and looked like this time he was going to break the hold before Graham kneed Snuka in the gut. Graham then started delivering blows to Snuka’s head. Graham then repeatedly threw strikes at Snuka including punches, kicks, knees and chops. Graham then picked Snuka up in a power slam position but just held him there to further display his strength, this allowed for Snuka to sneak out of the hold and drop Graham with another dropkick and a head butt. Snuka then backed Graham into the corner and started chopping him. The referee separated the hold and proceeded to poke Snuka in the eye. He then rolled him up and placed his feet on the ropes but Snuka managed to kick out to the shock of Graham. Graham then locked Snuka in a Bearhug and it looked like Snuka was fading. He however managed to struggle out of the hold and deliver a jumping chop to Graham. Snuka then delivered a body slam to Graham and nailed a Superfly Splash to pick up the victory and retain his title. The Result: Jimmy Snuka defeats Superstar Billy Graham in 11:44 with a Superfly Splash to retain the WWF Heavyweight Championship Graham rolled out of the ring in shock as Snuka celebrated as the champion once again. The crowd was going wild as Jimmy Snuka has proven that he is the man in the WWF.
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Post by DTP. on Dec 11, 2012 12:13:23 GMT -5
WWF Showdown at Shea: Monday 23rd July 1984...Alright, this should surely start the wrestling boom of the 80s' it looks like! Wondering if you're planning to go for the inaugural WrestleMania next March, whilst we're on that topic. Magnum TA is here, that's good to see; seems like you only brought Chavo Guerrero in to oppose Tito Santana, though. Shame that he didn't have a slot on the card, tonight. Jesse Ventura and Ivan Putski starting the show off made for a strong start, but I think that Ventura picking up the win was the best direction to take with this feud. I'm hoping that Ventura could be the one to end Jimmy Snuka's WWF World Heavyweight Championship reign in time. Up next, great defense of the WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship, and I hope that Greg Valentine wins some gold eventually, he was so good back here. Tito Santana retaining under those circumstances is fine and dandy with me, though. The inside cradle sort of keeps Greg strong. Up next, very early to see what should be the final encounter between Sgt Slaughter and the Iron Sheik, hard-hitting brawl that contrasts to the technical classic we saw moments before, and I'm sort of hoping that this feud continues in a sense that Freddie Blassie just brings in more foreign stars: imagine Slaughter facing Abdullah the Butcher down the line. The Butcher would make for a fantastic enforcer for the Iron Sheik. Slaughter picking up the win was the right decision to make, again I could see him leading us through the later half of the 1980s as WWF World Heavyweight Champion. Snuka's reign has been good, but it's near to expiration, at least in my mind. Slaughter's patriotic speech made for a great historical moment, too. I think he's definitely the alternative Hulk Hogan, very fitting for the time period and this diary. The format of this show is awesome, too. The Times New Roman font is very well done and beneficial for the "vintage" feel to this time frame. Awesome idea with the hype too, especially for the WWF World Ladies Championship bout: telling a story about how the Fabulous Molah has held the belt for twenty-eight years...and then Wendi Richter comes in and takes the glory! Awesome stuff, I'm hoping you make the ladies division more packed - they were treat more fairly to men here, I especially loved the Jumping Bomb Angels from the late 80s. They'd make for awesome competition to Richter somewhere down the line. Same for Luna Vachon, Sherri Martel and various other ladies wrestlers. Andre the Giant and Big John Studd having their collision was great, good big-man match even if it wouldn't be at the quality as some of the other stuff on this show. Andre picking up the win was the right decision, and I liked Gary Hart's interception of Andre trying to lift Big John Studd. Should unravel for a later date. Nice build tactic, here. Up next, it sounded like a classic WWF World Tag Team Championship affair, with Roddy Piper and David Schultz squirming away with the titles intact. It made the British Bulldogs look fantastic, working on this level for the very first time. Davey Boy Smith and the Dynamite Kid are sure to get a title reign in somewhere, but maybe not tonight. Bob Backlund and Paul Orndorff's interviews were expertly written and provided more emotional investment and drama going into the Steel-Cage showdown. Such a fantastic write-up, the match sounded brutal as it was classic. Orndorff winning puts him over massively, and he should rightfully have a future WWF World Heavyweight Championship reign, somewhere down the line. Backlund had a great run, a nice send-off for him as a wrestler. I wonder if he's actually leaving the promotion, or just taking a step down from being an in-ring worker. Be funny if he started a talk show segment, and had Paul Orndorff on as his very first guest. Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas against Dick Murdoch and Adrian Adonis - fair filler, not a lot to say about this one. It had build, but ran out of steam pretty quickly in the build for it. Murdoch and Adonis beating Johnson and Atlas cleanly was a fair way to go about it. And finally, big WWF World Heavyweight Championship match between Jimmy Snuka and Superstar Billy Graham - there wasn't a great amount of build for ths one, so hopefully Graham gets another opportunity in the near future. Snuka retaining here was right, and overall this was a fantastic show with little to complain about, other than how the audience must have been absolutely f*cked from this two and a half hour show of big matches with little rest.
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Post by Fury on Dec 28, 2012 5:07:58 GMT -5
WWF Week 28 1984
A Final Farewell Vince McMahon sat down in the studio to give Bob Backlund a chance to say goodbye to his beloved fans. Backlund said it had been a fun ride, he gave 100% in every match he ever competed in. He said there’s nothing he would change and he’s thankful for all the memories he has created with the other superstars and fans of the WWF. McMahon showed a clip of Backlund winning the WWF Title from Superstar Billy Graham. McMahon then asked Backlund what he was going to do now that he was done from wrestling. Backlund said he’s going to spend some time with his family and his wrestling school. Backlund then got up to wave to the crowd before Roddy Piper came onto the set. Piper started talking to McMahon saying that there was no time for Pipers Pit because we had to have a farewell for this washed up boring has been who isn‘t even a wrestler anymore. He said if anything Piper should’ve been the one to interview Backlund because he wouldn’t have been afraid to ask the tough questions. Backlund then got up in Pipers face and the two started jawing at each. Piper then slapped Backlund and asked him what he was going to do about it, Backlund then decked Piper with a right dropping him to the ground and sending him in retreat. Backlund looked at the camera and said goodbye to the WWF audience one last time.
A Wonderful Challenger A new challenger was announced for Jimmy Snuka’s WWF Title at Madison Square Garden in August and it was none other than “Mr Wonderful” Paul Orndorff. Paul Orndorff was interviewed about the match and still had a bandage on his head from the cage match with Backlund. Orndorff said he retired Bob Backlund and established himself as the alpha male of the WWF. He said now he was coming for the WWF Championship. He said Jimmy Snuka is a disgraceful WWF Champion, he said the WWF needs someone with some class, intelligence and a body to match, not having the belt disgraced by some guy who wears no boots and looks like he should be saving Jane from a bunch of chimpanzee hunters.
A Rivalry Renewed Also announced for the Madison Square Garden show in August is Andre the Giant taking on The Iron Sheik in a renewal of their rivalry from early on in the year. Andre has some unfinished business with Sheik having lost the last bout to him via count-out. Both men had some words about the upcoming match. Andre was first and he said he had been waiting for the opportunity to get some revenge against Sheik and in Madison Square Garden he gets that opportunity. He said this time there will be none of that count-outs this match will end with someone’s shoulders being pinned and if Sheik thinks he can do what no one else can do then good luck to him. Sheik was next and he said there was a conspiracy in the WWF against The Iron Sheik, first they give him Sgt Slaughter in a strap and now they give him Andre the Giant after Sheik has already defeated Andre and should never have to face him again. He says the WWF keeps trying to put one over on The Iron Sheik, but Iron Sheik keeps knocking back all the challenges, he says he has already defeated Andre the Giant so he isn’t undefeated, The Iron Sheik then claims to be the only undefeated superstar in the WWF and when Okerlund attempts to correct him Sheik is having none of it and claims Iran number one.
Pipers Pit with A British Bulldog Despite not being on Championship Wrestling, Pipers Pit had a special guest on All-Star Wrestling. Piper mentioned he had a special guest and it was one of the British Bulldogs which drew cheers from the crowd. David Schultz then entered with an actual bulldog. Piper then proceeded to deadpan an interview with the Bulldog asking him “how he thought he was going to beat Piper & Schultz?” and when the Bulldog just looked Piper responded by mentioning that the Bulldog wasn’t very talkative. Piper then told Schultz this one must be Davey Boy Smith because he smells a hell of a lot better than Dynamite Kid, Schultz laughed and said that he also has cleaner teeth than Davey Boy Smith. Piper then wished The Bulldog luck in his quest to get the WWF Tag Team Championships.
The End of a Friendship Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas have been friends and tag partners for a long. That friendship appears to be over. Tony Atlas came out for a singles contest on Championship Wrestling, the manager of Atlas’ rivals Dick Murdoch & Adrian Adonis in recent months Gary Hart came out to observe the match from ringside. Atlas picked up the victory and Johnson came out to talk to Atlas. Johnson said he knows the two have had their differences recently, but he wants to work things out man to man with his best friend. Gary Hart then decided to step into the ring and said that Johnson is holding Atlas back and the only reason he wants to work things out is because he knows he can’t make it on his own. Johnson then got in Hart’s face and told him to leave. Atlas then greeted Johnson with a lariat and laid him out before he shook the enemy’s hand in Gary Hart which drew major ire from the crowd.
The Body is Coming for the Gold Jesse Ventura picked up a victory on Championship Wrestling. After the match he picked up a microphone and called out Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana. Ventura called him “Chico Santana” and said “The Body” is going to win that Intercontinental Championship and send Chico Santana back on a raft to where he came from. Santana also gave some words regarding his next opponent, Santana said that’s the thing he loves about the WWF is that the competition is the best and in order to defend your belt you have to defend against the best of best. Tito said Ventura is another name in the long list to lay claim to this belt, Tito said Ventura’s a hell of a athlete but Tito thinks he has what it takes to keep this belt because he has it in him to be a champion.
Wendi Richter New Lady of Wrestling A highlight clip of Wendi Richter’s championship victory was shown on Championship Wrestling. After this Richter was interviewed regarding her title victory. Richter said this was a dream come true. She said she wanted to be a role model to all the young girls out there and wanted them to know that they could achieve anything they set out to. She said she’s going to be a fighting champion and make everyone proud. It was also mentioned that The Fabulous Moolah was going to have her return match at the next Madison Square Garden show. Richter says she already knows she can beat Moolah and she plan5 on doing it again.
Next MSG Card Finalised Mean Gene Okerlund rounded up the Madison Square Garden announcing all of the matches that would take place. In addition to the already announced matches we would also be seeing Sgt Slaughter take on Superstar Billy Graham, Roddy Piper & David Schultz defend their titles against The British Bulldogs, Magnum TA face his toughest test yet when he takes on Greg Valentine and after their earlier actions we will see Rocky Johnson face off against his former best friend in Tony Atlas.
Championship Wrestling 7/28 Poughkeepsie, NY Magnum TA defeated Charlie Fulton with a Belly to Belly Suplex in 2:32 Jesse Ventura defeated Steve Lombardi with a Bodybreaker in 2:13 Highlights of Wendi Richter defeating The Fabulous Moolah at Shea Stadium. :40 seconds shown Interview with Wendi Richter The British Bulldogs defeated Ron Shaw & Gino Carabello in 3:50 after Dynamite Kid pinned Shaw with a Diving Headbutt Greg Valentine defeated Paul Roma in 2:31 with a Figure Four Leg Lock Sit Down interview with Bob Backlund Tony Atlas defeated Jose Louis Rivera in 3:01 with a Gorilla Press Slam Interviews with Paul Orndorff, Jimmy Snuka & Jesse Ventura Tito Santana defeated Tiger Chung Lee in 5:27 with a Flying Forearm
All-Star Wrestling 7/28 Hamburg, PA Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch defeated SD Jones & Frankie Williams in 4:48 when Adonis pinned Williams with a knee drop Tito Santana defeated Ron Shaw in 1:17 with a Flying Forearm Don Muraco defeated Terry Daniels with an Inverted Piledriver in 3:50 Ivan Putski defeated Jerry Valiant in 4:08 with a Polish Hammer Pipers Pit with a Bulldog Magnum TA defeated Goldie Rogers with a Belly to Belly Suplex in 1:31 Interviews with Andre the Giant, The Iron Sheik, Tito Santana & Jesse Ventura Greg Valentine defeated Spike Huber in 4:42 with a Figure Four Leg Lock
WWF in Los Angeles, California 7/28 Magnum TA defeated Bob Orton in 11:13 with a Belly to Belly Suplex The British Bulldogs defeated Roddy Piper & David Schultz in 10:21 via count-out after Piper & Schultz walked out on the match. Piper & Schultz retain the WWF Tag Team Championships Jesse Ventura defeated B. Brian Blair in 8:39 with a Bodybreaker Wendi Richter defeated Judy Martin in 6:18 with a Schoolgirl to retain the WWF Ladies Championship Andre the Giant defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification in 8:47 after Valentine delivered a low blow to Andre Rocky Johnson defeated Adrian Adonis in 9:33 with a sunset flip. After the match Adonis and Murdoch beat down Johnson. Tony Atlas appeared on the ramp and walked away from the beating. Tito Santana defeated Chavo Guerrero in 12:54 with a Flying Forearm to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Jimmy Snuka defeated Don Muraco in 13:31 with a Superfly Splash to retain the WWF Championship.
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