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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 16, 2016 18:28:20 GMT -5
UPDATE: The diary is now entering 1991 with Sting as World Champion and Mr. Perfect as IC Champion.
UPDATE: The diary is now entering 1990 with the "Incredible" Hulk Hogan as World Champion and Jake Roberts as IC Champion.
UPDATE: The diary is now entering 1989 with Ted Dibiase as World Champion, Hulk Hogan as a HEEL, Ric Flair in the WWF and more.
UPDATE: The diary is now entering 1988 with Hulk Hogan as World Champion, and Randy Savage as IC Champion.
UPDATE: The diary has now focused attention on Ted Dibiase as a bigger heel.
UPDATE: This diary has now entered 1987 with Andre as the World Champion after he defeated Mr. Wonderful for the title.1986 is when the Wrestling boom had reached its height. The Big Event was massive in Toronto at the Exhibition proving Wrestling was bigger than ever and the Hulk-Orndorff feud was legendary that its success couldn't be repeated till 1989. People still saw Wrestling at the time as "real", though since 1985 the big question was becoming more common (thanks to an NBC piece on Wrestling in '85)...was it fake? 1986 could be remembered as part of the "Rock'n Wrestling" Era starting in 1983, but the era also coincides with Hulk Hogan's first World title win at Madison Square Gardens on January 24th, 1984. From there the relationship between MTV-WWF plus NBC-WWF was stronger than ever as Vince took advantage of it and cable TV to push WWF nationally (invading the territorial system in the process). Rock n' Wrestling Connection would soon fade as a legitimate term that was used by the WWF, and it may be proper to end that Era in 1987 at Wrestlemania III. The era was so big that MTV hosted two major events first with "The Brawl to End it All" on July 23, 1984, which is still considered the most-watched program in MTV history, and second the "War to Settle the Score" on February 18th, 1985. Vince further took advantage of actor Mr. T's and Hulk Hogan's popularity that would lead to the main event at Wrestlemania 1, which was make a it or break it event that became a success. Later that year, The Wrestling Classic in November '85 was another successful PPV event (that I plan to bring back TWC in this diary), but it was the only one (a precurser to KoTR but it doesn't have to be going forward). We also have to think about the "character" of Hulk Hogan in 1984-1986 (he wasn't always yellow and red and the Real American theme only started in 86). I have to argue it was "kinda" different. Fans connected with him more, he was first billed as a big guy "from the streets" making it to the top and now has to defend the Championship of the World. The invincibility of the Hulkster wasn't totally there yet because EVERYONE was a threat, guys like Mr. Wonderful, King Kong Bundy, and Don Muraco were legit threats that made you feel at any time Hulk could lose the title. After Wrestlemania III...the character became more of an invincible superhero from a cartoon that you knew would always win (heck he was a cartoon in Rock'n Wrestlin circa late 85-87). This diary is a retelling of Hulkamania in 1986 with an alternate Wrestlemania 2 card and more. The focus of the diary will be mostly on Hulk Hogan and his feuds, but not completely ignoring the rest of the feuds out there. At the same time I want to kick off 1986 with Hulk Hogan feuding with Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. Snuka a big time face who left in July 1985, but seemed he was still with the WWF maybe under contract? For example he was in the cartoon when it premiered in September and was wrestling in NJPW (though the WWF/NJPW alliance ended in October of 85) before going to the AWA sometime in 1986. In this timeline he returns as a HEEL (his original character). |
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 16, 2016 18:33:36 GMT -5
WWF Roster from the beginning of January 1986
Champions:Hulk Hogan (WWF World Heavyweight Champion)Tito Santana (WWF Intercontinental Champion)Brutus Beefcake, The Dream Team (WWF Tag Team Champion)Greg Valentine, The Dream Team (WWF Tag Team Champion)"The Spider" Fabulous Moolah (WWF Women's Champion)Leilani Kai, The Glamour Girls (WWF Women's Tag Team Champion)Judy Martin, The Glamour Girls (WWF Women's Tag Team Champion)
Dino Bravo (WWF Canadian Champion)Roster:Rowdy Roddy Piper, George "The Animal" Steel, Andre the Giant, Pedro Morales, "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, Tony Garea, The Magnificent Muraco, The Iron Shiek, Ted Arcidi, The Junkyard Dog, Moondog Rex, Moondog Spot, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Mike Rotundo, Nikoli Volkoff, "The Giant" Big John Studd, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Brutus Beefcake, King Kong Bundy, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, "Cowboy" Bob Orton, Davey Boy Smith, The Dynamite Kid, Steve Lombardi, Sivi Afi, Haku, Toma, Hillbilly Jim, B. Brian Blair, "Jump'in" Jim Brunzell, Barry O, Bret "Hitman" Hart, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Terry Funk, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, "Leaping" Lanny Poffo, Corporal Kirshener, Hercules Hernandez, Jauques Rougeau, Raymond Rougeau, Cousin Luke "Golden Boy" Danny Spivey, Jimmy Jack Funk, Billy Jack Haynes, "The King" Handsome Harley Race, "The Natural Butch Reed, The Honkytonk Man, "Superstar" Billy Graham, Paul Roma, Jim Powers, The Super Machine, The Big Machine.
Debuts in 1986: Dory Funk Jr and Jake "the Snake" Roberts (others on the list above may have debuted) Managers in 1986 (includes debuts): Jimmy Hart, Miss Elizabeth, Freddie Blassie, The Wizard, Hillbilly Jim, Dark Angel, Kim Chee, Lou Albano, Mr. Fuji, Bobby Heenan, Johnny Valiant, and Slick Note: There were also returns to the WWF like Kamala and Ivan Putski. If there are any missing, please let me know. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 16, 2016 21:08:24 GMT -5
Saturday Night's Main Event
January 4th, 1986
USF Sun Done, Tampa, Florida
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura (for most of the show)
Roddy Piper, Bob Orton and Jesse Ventura def. Hillbilly Jim, Uncle Elmer and Cousin Luke in a Six-man tag_______________________________ Hulk Hogan (c) (w/Junkyard Dog) vs. Terry Funk (w/Jimmy Hart) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.
 During the match Hulk Hogan hits the ropes three times while stomping on Funk's back. Funk finally gets on the outside as the crowd is going wild and the camera is literally shaking. Funk throws a chair inside and gets in. Later Funk has a chinlock and gives Hulk a low blow without the referee looking. Terry gets to the top rope and Hulk shakes the ropes for him to drop. Hulk hits a headbutt and the Axe Bomber lariat clothesline. From a corner lands a diving elbow. Funk rolls on the outside. Later Funk gets the advantage as the referee is distracted by Jimmy Hart and Funk chokes out Hogan with laces which he then hides it with a chinlock but puts the pressure on. Funk hits the piledriver for the pin to two. Hogan finally gets up and starts to Hulk up. He tosses Funk to the ropes for an elbow smash, and later the big boot but Funk falls on the outside. Hart tries to interfere in the match, but Hogan lands another Axe Bomber for the win. Winner: Hulk Hogan via pinfall to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship._______________________________ Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka makes an appearance backstage with Mean Gene:
Gene: I can't believe it what a match that was and with me at this time is a man who has returned to the WWF, ladies and gentlemen Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka welcome back! Snuka: I don't need your welcomes Gene, I've come back after my travels to Japan to realize that there is one thing I have left to do here in the WWF before I go back to Japan... Gene: And what's that? Snuka: To become the next Heavyweight Champion of the World... Suddenly Hulk Hogan comes in with Junkyard Dog  Hogan: O ya Gene baby did you see that what a win...can you believe it... Snuka: (looks pissed off) Hey hey this is my time... Hogan: Well Terry Funk you got what you deserved brother... Snuka: Hey golden boy step back. Hogan: Hey I didn't mean to intrude Superfly... Suddenly Snuka attacks Hogan and clotheslines Junkyard Dog. He grabs the title Belt and wacks it over his Hulk's back. Snuka: I'm sick and tired of this poster boy champion trying to take my thunder away. You're going down Hulk I want a match...I want the title shot it was mine I was supposed to beat the Iron Sheik for the title! It was supposed to be Snukamania boy... Vince: (on commentary) I can't believe what just happened! Why would he do that! Jesse: (back on commentary after his match) I have no idea McMahon, but it's about time because Jimmy Snuka deserves a title shot. _______________________________ Randy Savage (w/Miss Elizabeth) def. George Steel (w/Lou Albano) via pinfall
Nikolai Volkff (w/Iron Sheik and Fred Blassie) def. Corporal Kirchsner in a "Peace Match"
The Junkyard Dog and Ricky Steamboat def. Don Muraco and Mr. Fuji via pinfall.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 17, 2016 7:33:14 GMT -5
WWF Championship Wrestling
January 11th, 1986
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino
Note: For those unfamiliar with this program, this was the flagship TV program for the from 1972-1986 before Superstars of Wrestling (September 1986-2001) replaced it. Also I won't be mentioning the taping dates like in my previous diaries from now on unless they are needed.
Matches:Junkyard Dog & George "the Animal" Steele def. jobbers via pinfall
Terry Funk def. jobber via pinfall
Tito Santana & Pedro Morales def. Al-Navarro & Steve Lombardi via pinfall
King Kong Bundy def. Jack Cripley & Paul Dose (jobbers) via pinfall in a handicap match. Bundy gets the six count on Dose.
Don Muraco def. jobber via pinfall
King Tonga & Ricky Steamboat def. two jobbers via pinfall
Segments:Piper's Pit: Jimmy Hart makes his way out to introduce the "new" Adrian Adonis who says he "jumped out of the closet" and retires his leather jacket.  Promos or Interviews:Paul Orndorff, Tito Santana, Orton & Piper and Ricky Steamboat Hulk Hogan int. with Mean Gene:  Gene: What a controversy last week, I can't believe what happened when Jimmy Snuka made his return to the WWF only to attack you champ.
Hogan: Well you know something Mean Gene, controversy isn't the right word, ya I know what the Superfly is all about brother, with everything he's done, everything he has done in the WWF I can't believe what has happened. I can't believe he would attack me with my own championship belt. All he had to was ask me man...ask me for a title shot! That's all! And I would've given it to him brother. You know Mean Gene I'm just wondering what kind of mind set he has, is he out here for the fans? Or is he out here for himself and only himself? Is he wanting this shot for the money? Questions just questions is all I'm left with. Gene: Well I can't speak for Jimmy Snuka but he has issued out a challenge to you and will you take it? Hogan: Like I've always said before, I'll take on anyone brother. But this one...this one is different. Because I feel it, this guy is crazy enough to step in the ring and take high risks man. This is a guy who leaped from the top of a steel cage for a big splash because he'll do anything to win. And that is a dangerous man brother, the most dangerous I'm ever going to have to face so yes Superfly, I'm ready to take you on brother. Gene: Well there you have it folks Hulk Hogan has accepted the challenge from Jimmy Snuka!
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 17, 2016 8:00:43 GMT -5
WWF at the Philadelphia Spectrum
January 11th, 1986 (19,170 sell out)
Live on PRISM Network
Hosts: Dick Graham and Lord Alfred Hayes
Matches:Danney Spivey def. Ron Shaw via pinfall
Hercules def. SD Jones via pinfall
Jim Neidhart vs. B.Brian Blair to a time-limit
Adriam Adonis def. Tony Atlas via pinfall
King Tonga def. Tiger Chung Lee via pinfall
Bret Hart def. Ivan Putski via pinfall
Ricky Steamboat def. Don Muraco in a Judo-Jacket match
The British Bulldogs def. The Dream Team (c) via DQ, Dream Team retain Tag titles.
Main Event:
Hulk Hogan (c) & Andre the Giant vs. King Kong Bundy, Big John Studd and Bobby Heenan in a handicap match Hulk Hogan is in first as Bobby Heenan tells Bundy and Studd he'll handle it. Alfred Hayes says he can't believe that Heenan would go first. Hulk and Heenan grapple, Hogan manages to push Heenan so far he falls down on the mat and rolls on the outside. Hogan poses as Heenan gets back in the ring. Heenan makes a tag for Studd and Studd starts on the offensive. Studd bodyslams Hogan with ease. Hogan tries to go for the tag but Studd brings him to his team's corner and makes the tag. Bundy gets in and starts attacking the Hulkster. He steps on Hulk's back, while talking to his teammates. Hogan crawls for the tag, but Heenan gets tagged in and lands two elbow drops on Hulk's back. Heenan laughs and mocks the fans till Hogan hulks up and gets a hold of Heenan, but Heenan was close enough to make the tag to Bundy. Bundy gets in and Hogan starts landing punches. Hogan whips him to the ropes for a clothesline but Bundy doesn't fall. Hogan hits another running clothesline as Bundy finally falls on the mat. Hogan makes the tag and Andre gets in and lands punches and kicks. He tosses Bundy to the corner so he could tag in Studd. Studd gets in and it's a roman knuckle lock. Andre has the upper hand, but Studd starts to reverse it, but now Andre reverses it and Studd kicks Andre and headbutts him. He goes for a bearhug on Andre, but he just can't manage it. Andre headbutts Studd and manages to bodyslam him as the crowd is up on their feet. Bundy runs in and Andre attacks him. Heenan runs in and Hulk runs in to clothseline him. The referee gets confused on who was the legal man. Eventually Andre gives to the big boot to Heenan and lays a foot on top of him for the pin. Winner: Hulk Hogan & Andre the Giant via pinfall
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 17, 2016 8:31:38 GMT -5
WWF Championship Wrestling
January 20th, 1986
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Bruno SammartinoMatches:
Junkyard Dog, King Tonga & Ricky Steamboat def. three jobbers via pinfall
Ted Arcidi def. jobber via pinfall
Adrian Adonis def. Jim Powers via pinfall and hits the DDT (his signature before Jake came in)
Bret Hart def. jobber via pinfall
Corporal Kirchner & Danny Spivey def. two jobbers via pinfallSegments: Hulk Hogan video footage from Tuesday Night Titans training Hillbilly Jim  Piper's Pit with Hercules Hernandez Ted Arcidi weightlifting competition where he lifts over 700 lbs, a record at the time Promos/Interviews:Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Bruno Sammartino Superfly Jimmy Snuka promo:  I'm glad you accepted the challenge Hulk Hogan and you want to know why I wanted it? You must be the dumbest man I've ever met. I was always the No. 1 contender in the WWF, always and I still am. Look at how you are Hulk Hogan...look at the kind of man you are...standing there prancing around in the ring like a dancer...you've disrespected wrestling, disrespecting everything I stood for and still stand for. Am I out here for the fans? Does it matter? No because deep down in my heart I know everything that is wrong, everything that is wrong with you Hogan and your so called Hulkamania. The steam engine's on, the train is going, but like Superman the Superfly will stop it and bring you down for the count.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 17, 2016 9:31:45 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square Garden
January 27th, 1986
Live on MSG Network from New York City (20,225 sell out)
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura
Adrian Adonis (w/Jimmy Hart) def. Junkyard Dog via DQ
George Steel (w/Lou Albano) def. Barry O via submissionHulk Hogan (c) vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Miss Elizabeth) for the WWF Heavyweight Championship
 Hogan gets in the ring and Randy gets the early advantage. He whips Hogan to the ropes for a diving elbow and whips him to a corner for another diving elbow. Hogan counters and irish whip and hits a clothesline on Randy. Hogan gets a chinlock, Randy counters with an armlock, they exchange a few holds till Hogan whips Randy to the ropes for a shoulderblock. Hogan bodyslams him and gets to a second rope to the top, but Randy gets up and dropkicks Hogan who falls on the outside. Randy starts beating on Hogan, but Hogan smashes Randy's head on the apron and whips him to the ringpost. Randy is outcold. Hogan gets in and gets back out to break the count. Elizabeth is begging Hogan to leave Randy alone, but he pushes her aside and lifts Randy over his shoulder to ram him in the ringpost. Elizabeth pleads so Hogan tosses him back in the ring. Suddenly the crowd starts cheering as they see Jimmy Snuka walks down the aisle.  Jesse: What's Jimmy Snuka doing out here Gorilla? Gorilla: I can't say but he has no business being out here, it's a championship match. Randy manages to counter Hogan and land a sleeperhold. Snuka is at ringside as the referee starts asking him to leave. Snuka doesn't as Hogan gets out of the sleepercount and lands a german suplex for the pin to two. Hogan is up and notices Snuka. Hogan starts asking him what he's doing giving Randy enough time to get a roll up for the pin to two. Hogan gets angry and clotheslines Randy hard. He whips him to the corner for a running clothesline and hits the big boot. Hogan hits the ropes for the leg drop, but Snuka grabs Hogan's legs who falls. Snuka turns around and starts walking around the ring. Hogan gets up as Randy rolls out on the outside. The referee calls for the bell. Winner: Hulk Hogan via DQ.Hulk calls in Snuka. Snuka shakes his head and leaves for the back leaving everyone confused. Hogan celebrates his win in the ring.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 17, 2016 12:32:28 GMT -5
WWF Tuesday Night Titans
February 1st, 1985
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes Matches: Don Muraco def. Mario Mancini via pinfall
Hillbilly Jim vs. jobber via pinfall
Ken Patera & Big John Studd def. Andre the Giant & SD Jones via Countout
Nikolai Volkoff & Iron Sheik def. Steve Lombardi & Mario ManciniGuests: Hillbilly Gym and Granny Kim Bobby "the Brain" Heenan ________________________ Vince: Alright our next guest is the legendary Freddie Blassie who has some big announcement he'd like to make  Blassie: (comes out) Who are you calling legendary, you call legendary to those who are retired and I'm ready for one last hurrah before I do retire...let's say with my big announcement I'll have the greatest retirement package in the history of professional wrestling. Vince: Well since you've asked to be on the show to make a big announcement, I would like to know what this announcement is?
Blassie: First of all there was a time that I managed a blonde-haired promising young man, six-foot-eight, 320 pounds a guy who betrayed me and now is at the top of the mountain but that was because of me. He would be nothing without me, a nobody. And now there's a guy who wants make it to the top of that mountain, a guy who embodies what professional wrestling is all about. Vince: Just who are we speaking about?
Blassie: I'm talking about a man who'll defeat Hulk Hogan...a man who will become the next Heavyweight Champion of the World...that's right I've signed on Jimmy Snuka and I'll be his manager.
Vince: I don't believe this!  Snuka: (walks out to some heat from the audience) You better believe it McMahon Hayes: Mr. Snuka you are one of the greatest wrestlers on the face of this earth, and to have this man as your manager, I am quite astonished...
Blassie: Ah shut your mouth ha...Jimmy Snuka realized the truth, he realized that he won't be able to get the World title this way. He needs alliances, he needs guys who know the ins and outs of the ring and all the backstage politics that go behind the scene because I know how it is. WWF Officials have treated Jimmy Snuka unfairly for years. It's been two years Hulk Hogan...two years that you held that World title, and he was your friend, and what did you do? Not once did you offer a shot and now it's time for Jimmy Snuka to get the World title and bring professional wrestling back from the brink because of the likes of you. Vince: Jimmy Snuka you're a fan favorite around the world, why didn't you just ask for the title shot? Snuka: Because I needed to send a message to Hulk Hogan, I needed him to understand my frustration. He thinks that because he is in the spotlight, that he's got all the merchandise and big money coming in now that all of a sudden he thinks of himself as the greatest? What makes him so great? Has Hulk Hogan ever gone to a whole hour in the ring? I just don't think he could last! Does he remember Bruno Sammartino going 70 minutes to a draw with Gorilla Monsoon? Or how about guys who also deserve to be the world champ right now...guys like Greg Valentine and the Magnificent Muraco who can go the distance at an hour in? The blood sweat and tears, their buckets of them and these are the all-time greats, I am an all-time great and will become the greatest of all time.
Vince: Well Hulk Hogan has beaten the best around... Snuka: (stands up) He's never beaten me! He could never go the distance, he could never last in the ring with me because I'll keep on going I'll go on for as long as it takes. I want a match where I can beat Hulk Hogan at his best, I want him to go to the distance and tire out because there is no way he can pin me. I want a match with no DQ, no timelimits... Vince: Well you have to admit Freddie Blassie that Hulk Hogan...
Snuka: Hey I'm talking here, I'm sick of you suits (grabs a hold of Vince)
Vince: Hey hey someone get this guy off of me... Blassie calms Snuka down as they get booed off the set and Vince gets a hold of himself, fixing his tie and Lord Alfred Hayes starts talking about it.
Hayes: I can't believe that happened, we'll be back for a commercial break.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 17, 2016 13:26:47 GMT -5
WWF at Boston Garden
February 8th, 1986
Live on NESN Network (16,180 sell out)
Host: Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse "the Body" VenturaMatches:
Ricky Steamboat def. Don Muraco in a Martial Arts Match
Bruno Sammartino def. Rowdy Roddy Piper in a Steel Cage Match via door escape
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Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka vs. Hillbilly Jim in Singles competition Hillbilly Jim walks out and Gorilla talks about how he was being trained by Hulk Hogan and that he's a good friend of the Hulkster. He gets in to much of a pop till Jimmy Snuka runs to the outside before Jim can get in the ring, and starts to land punches and kicks. Snuka grabs a chair and wacks it on the back of Jim. Snuka tosses Jim into the ring as the bell rings.. Hillbilly Jim is completely out of it. Snuka gets to the top rope and hits his diving splash finisher for the pin.  Snuka breaks the pin at two as he starts to get more heat from the crowd. Snuka hits the ropes and lands a knee drop to the head. He lifts Jim for a backbreaker. Snuka starts to taunt the fans till he gets to the top rope once again and hits another diving splash, but decides not to pin him. He starts to sit at the top rope looking at Jim. The referee checks on Jim and the bell rings.
Winner: Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka via decisionSnuka who is still sitting at the top rope has a cold stare, his eyes opened wide as he gets angry as WWF Officials try to help Jim up. Jim gets up and Snuka stands on the top rope and jumps for a double axe handle hitting a few Officials in the process. Gorilla says "get this lunatic outta here!" and Jesse says Snuka is sending another message to Hulk Hogan. Snuka finally rolls on the outside and gradually makes his way back taunting the fans. He is now a definite heel.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 17, 2016 13:56:41 GMT -5
WWF Tuesday Night Titans
February 14th, 1985
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes
Matches: Randy Savage def. jobber via pinfall
Tito Santana def. jobber via pinfall
Lanny Poffo def. Jim Neidhart via countoutGuests: Tito Santana and Capt. Lou Albano. Macho Man Randy Savage with Elizabeth.  Vince: With the changing attitude of Jimmy Snuka...Alfred can you believe what he did at the Boston Garden. Hayes: It's really hard to believe Vince McMahon. It really is, he calls for professionalism and tradition, but his mind set really is somewhere else now. Vince: He's a man determined to become the World Heavyweight Champion. Let's show you some of the highlights of what transpired in the match with Jimmy Snuka and Hillbilly Jim (highlight shown). Well the same night at a sold out show at the Philadelphia Spectrum, Hulk Hogan defeated King Kong Bundy via disqualification we have some highlights of that match:
Highlights of Hulk Hogan vs King Kong Bundy at the Spectrum is shown as Heenan interfered and he ran into the ring. Bundy accidently knocks two referees and without noticing hits the avalanche on Heenan in the corner.
Vince: We caught up with Hulk Hogan before his match after hearing about what happened to his good friend Hillbilly Jim. Hulk Hogan promo:  O man..I can't believe what I'm hearing...how could he do such a thing? You know something Jimmy Snuka, for all the years and effort you put in the ring, for all the talk about getting professional wrestling back on track like the "good old days", is this how a professional match is supposed to be? Ah man I can't even begin to think about what...you know something Snuka I can't even think about you right now. I can't (leaves).Vince: Last week at the Boston Garden we got to see Randy "Macho Man" Savage pin Tito Santana to become the new WWF Intercontinental Champion. We'll be broadcasting this special match on the 22nd. So let's bring out the new WWF Intercontinental Champion and his manager Miss Elizabeth.  Randy talks about his Championship win and mentions that he likes Jimmy Snuka's new attitude.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 17, 2016 18:17:39 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square Garden
February 17th, 1986
Live on MSG Network in New York (20,225 sell out)
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Lord Alfred HayesGorilla reminds everyone that Wrestlemania 2 is on its way on Sunday April 6th, 1986 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. Note: Wrestlemania 2 was actually in three different arenas and on a Monday, this has obviously changed in this timeline. Instead Vince decides to keep it in LA, as he's already done the East Coast with Wrestlemania 1, he now wants to take Wrestlemania 2 to the West Coast to show that WWF dominates the East and West. Matches:Ricky Steamboat (w/King Tonga) def. Don Muraco (w/Mr. Fuji) in a Martial Arts mtch
Adrian Adonis (w/Jimmy Hart) def. George "the Animal" Steel (w/Lou Albano) via DQSegments: Piper's Pit shown Live.  Piper: How time flies o my I can't begin to even start...where do I start wow what I've seen over the years and it was just a year ago when I battled it out with this man...Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka to no avail...and now...now he wants a title shot for the World Heavyweight Championship. Now...now he's got Freddie Blassie with him as his manager (scratches head). What a difference a year makes ha...that just goes to show you that life is unpredictable ha...life is crazy so how about I bring these two out here... Snuka: (walks out with Freddie Blassie as fans who were initially cheering are now booing) Hey Piper. Piper: (has a huge smirk and laughs) This is crazy this is unbelievable I can't even begin...where do I even begin because let's be honest out here, Jimmy Snuka what has really gotten into you... Snuka: For two years! Two long years I've watched Hulk Hogan holding that Championship belt that really belongs to me. For two years this guy has been going from town to town thinking he's the best out there. I've seen this guy on the cover of Sports Illustrated, where was my cover shoot? Where was it Roddy Piper? Piper: (laughs) I'm liking this new side of you Snuka you know as much as we despise each other I'm liking it ha... Blassie: That's right Mr. Piper, guys like Jimmy Snuka, look Jimmy Snuka has paid his dues. He's got quality and respect for tradition. Unlike Hulk Hogan...look Hulk Hogan is a man who has disrespected Jimmy Snuka time and time again. Hulk Hogan made sure that Snuka would never have a chance and that's why Snuka was forced to leave. Piper: I had no idea that Snuka was forced to leave...no idea. Snuka: That's right, you used me Hulk Hogan, when Wrestlemania came around you put me in your corner instead of putting me in a match. You wanted to keep me away from TV and played your politics with the higher ups so you got me thrown out of the country. Piper: He got you thrown out of the country (laughs)? I thought you went to Japan to wrestle? Snuka: Hulk Hogan knew that I was the best around, Hulk Hogan knew that the fans loved them some Superfly. But no, he got what he wanted and instead of wrestling here he forced me to find another place to go. Actions have consequences, he just never thought about what would happen to me? What would happen to all the guys in the back who can't get a shot because Hulk's too busy with being famous. Blassie: Hulk Hogan has no respect for anyone and brings anyone who is better than him and more popular than him...brings them down. Piper: Now I know that Hulk Hogan has accepted the challenge, but I have yet to see you get in the ring with him. Snuka: He's afraid...very afraid. He knows that if we step in the ring, he's going to lose that title belt. Piper: For once I can't believe I'm saying this ha...I have to agree with you. At the end of the interview Snuka has his hands out for a shake as Piper scratches his head and finally does it to much heat. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 17, 2016 20:17:45 GMT -5
WWF Championship Wrestling February 21st, 1986 Hosts: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino Matches: King Tonga & Ricky Steamboat def. jobbers via pinfall
Terry Funk def. Junkyard Dog via Countout
The British Bulldogs def. jobbers via pinfall
Dory Funk Jr (w/Terry Funk and Jimmy Hart) def. jobber via pinfallSegments:Mr. T returns to the WWF on Pipers Pit and Terry Funk with Jimmy Hart walk out. Funk says that Mr. T has no business being in Wrestling and that he would beat him up silly and send him back to hollywood where he belongs if he ever tried to step in the ring with him. Mr. T punches out Funk who falls, but gets back up. Funk lands a jab and it's a fist fight. Roddy Piper stops them both with WWF Officials coming in. Mr. T keeps saying "I want you! I want you!" This gets media attention.  Promos:Randy Savage, Jimmy Hart Big John Studd with Bobby Heenan announce the opening match in a special promo for Wrestlemania 2 being a Bodyslam Challenge where select WWF Superstars and NFL stars will have a chance to bodyslam Big John Studd for $50,000. Hulk Hogan promo: 
Why Snuka why? You were loved by all the fans around the world, why would you chose Freddie Blassie as your manager man? After all he's done in the WWF? It makes me sad brother, sad that you'd think I was responsible for...man I don't even know what...and what kind of excuse did you make that I kicked you out of the country...no one forced you to work in Japan man you did that you chose to go there...but you had it all here in the WWF, you could've asked for a title shot man I'd face you. And if I had lost to you fine, better you than anyone else! Because you were a star man, but if you think for one minute that I'm afraid of you? If you think that Hulkamania is going to be stopped from the likes of what you've become? You're in for the train ride of your life because Superman isn't enough to stop Hulkamania! |
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 18, 2016 10:26:57 GMT -5
Saturday Night's Main Event
March 1st, 1986
Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" VenturaSegments: Mr. T starts to train and a clip is shown of boxing legend "Smokin" Joe Frazier letting eveyone know he's training Mr. T for a fight against Terry Funk. Mr. T issues out a challenge to Funk to a Boxing Match at Wrestlemania 2. Piper's Pit guest Hillbilly Jim. Piper and Bob Orton who is with him make fun of Jim and his family. Jim takes it personally and gets aggressive and starts to fight them both. Uncle Elmer comes in to help and it's an all out brawl. Vince says there must be something in the water, but Jesse says that after Jimmy Snuka gave Jim the biggest beating of his life it only makes sense for him to snap.  Matches:The British Bulldogs def. The Hart Foundation (w/Jimmy Hart) via pinfall
King Kong Bundy (w/Heenan) def. Tony Atlas (w/Andre the Giant) via pinfall, Bundy issues out a challenge to Andre _____________________________________________ Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Nikolai Volkoff (w/Freddie Blassie) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship Hulk Hogan starts beating on the Soviet. During the match, as a brawl is happening on the outside, Blassie smashes his cane over Hogan's back. Hogan starts to Hulk up and chase after Blassie. Suddenly Jimmy Snuka runs out and clotheslines the Hulkster. He grabs a hold of Hogan's hair and tosses him back in the ring for Volkoff to land kicks. He lifts Hulk reading him for a piledriver, but Hogan counters dropping him over his head and locks the legs for the win. Winner: Hulk Hogan via pinfall to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship Volkoff roles on out as Snuka jumps in. Hogan is hurt but tries to get back up. Snuka hits the ropes for a flying elbow into Hogan. He jumps to the top rope and hits a devestating diving splash. Snuka grabs the WWF Championship belt, has one foot over Hogan and poses with the belt. _____________________________________________ Junkyard Dog def. Adrian Adonis (w/Jimmy Hart) via Countout_____________________________________________
Randy "Macho Man" Savage (c) (w/Elizabeth) vs. George "the Animal" Steele for the WWF Intercontinental ChampionshipDuring the match a tall man walks down the aisle with a big sack and enters the middle of the ring as Randy is on the mat and George Steele is wondering what's going on stepping back to a corner. Jesse Ventura says he knows who this guy is and his name is Jake Roberts. Vince says what's he doing here. Jake opens up the bag and releases his python snake as George Steele jumps right out and Randy rolls out and runs away with Elizabeth. The match ends in a Double Countout Winner: N/A Double Countout Vince: What in the world! Why would he just bring a snake in the middle of the ring! Jesse: Isn't it obvious, what better way to make a name for yourself than to do something spontaneous. Jake Roberts holds out up the python as the crowd looks frightened. Note: In this timeline Jake didn't win the Mid-South North American title and decided to accept Vince's offer to come in.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 18, 2016 11:17:36 GMT -5
The Slammy Awards
Academy of Wrestling Arts and Sciences
March 1st, 1986 (Live on MTV)
Civic Center, Baltimore
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Gorilla Monsoon
Show starts off with Hulk Hogan's Real American Music Video  Best Personality in Land of a Thousand Dances: Rowdy Roddy Piper Gene Okerlund performs "Tutti Frutti"  Best Producer: Cyndi Lauper. She shouts out her support for Velvet McIntyre who'll be going up against WWF Women's Champion The Fabulous Moolah at Wrestlemania 2. Best Commentator: Gene Okerlund Jimmy Hart performs "Eat your heart out Rick Springfield"  Best Manager: Freddie Blassie for Jimmy Snuka. Jimmy Snuka issues out a challenge to Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania 2
Hillbilly Jim (lip-synch) "Don't Go Messin' with a Country Boy."  Best Personality Award: Hulk Hogan. Hulk Hogan accepts the challenge and shouts out to Jimmy Snuka that he'll be ready for him.  Best Single Performer: Junkyard Dog Best Tag Team: N/A...Initially it was The Dream Team. The British Bulldogs came out and they fought "disqualifying" anyone to get an award.
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 18, 2016 14:18:51 GMT -5
WWF at the Philadelphia Spectrum
March 7th, 1986 (19,000 sellout)
Live on the PRISM Network
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Dick Graham
Matches: Jake "the Snake" Roberts def. Jose Luis Rivera via pinfall
Velvet McIntyre def. Judy Martin via pinfallRick Steamboat def. Bob Orton Jr via pinfall. Orton attacks Steamboat after the match, lands a piledriver, punches a referee and Orton was then suspended and fined by the "Philadelphia State Athletic Commission" for $5000. Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff def. Roddy Piper via DQ.
The Hart Foundation def. Tony Atlas & Scott McGhee
Randy Savage (w/Elizabeth) (c) def. George "the Animal" Steele via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Jake Roberts comes out once again as Randy Savage is already gone. Roberts tosses his snake Damien over George Steele as Steele manages to roll away in time. __________________________________ Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka (w/Freddie Blassie) vs. Tito Santana in Singles competition  Snuka enters the ring first as Santana makes his way out. Superfly gets on the top rope as Tito is shaking hands with fans on the outside. Snuka makes a jump for it and land a chop from the top rope to Tito. Snuka tosses Tito to the railings and gets back in. The bell rings and Tito finally gets in. Snuka lands several chops, till Tito gets angry and lands a few chops as the crowd start cheering. Tito hits a dropkick and suplex for the pin to two. It's an irish whip and Snuka counters with a diving elbow. Snuka hits a jumping headbutt and knee drop. He goes for a scoopslam, but Tito counters with a roll up for the pin to two. Tito hits the ropes and hits his diving crossbody for the pin to two. Tito can't believe it and gets to the top rope to hit another crossbody, but Snuka moves out of the way and runs to the top rope and lands his diving splash for the win.  Winner: Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka via pinfall |
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 19, 2016 8:33:06 GMT -5
WWF Tuesday Night Titans
March 14th, 1986
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes Wrestlemania 2 is being advertised. The current card is as follows: The "Big John Studd" Bodyslam Contest for $50,000 with WWF/NFL Superstars.
Mr. T (w/Smokin Joe Frazier) vs. Terry Funk (w/Dory Funk Jr) in a Boxing Match
The Dream Team (c) vs. The British Bulldogs for the WWF Tag Team Championships
The Fabulous Moolah (c) vs. Velvet McIntyre for the WWF Women's Championship
Rowdy Roddy Piper & Cowboy Bob Orton vs. Hillbilly Jim & Uncle Elmer in a Tag team match
Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka (w/Freddie Blassie) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship
AND MORE!Guests: Big John Studd Jake Roberts comes out and allows questions from the audience. The audience mostly ask about snake handling and what he's doing in the WWF. He says the first thing he'll do is make a mark at Wrestlemania 2 and challenges George Steele to a match so that he could feed the Animal to the snake. Segments:
"Press Conference" is held for the "unsanctioned" WWF Boxing Match between Mr. T and Terry Funk. Smokin Joe Frazier is in attendance talking about how he'll be in Mr. T's corner and he has trained him for this fight. Dory Funk Jr says that Terry Funk doesn't need training because he has the best punch around. Mr. T is 5 foot 10, gets weighted at 231 lbs and Terry Funk is 6 foot 1, gets weighted at 246 lbs. They are face to face and "camera men" are taking pictures. Terry says he'll knock out Mr. T in the first round and Mr. T is ready to knock him out as his "trainers" stop him. Terry Funk lands one of his left hooks and it's another fight as Terry runs off. Matches:
Junkyard Dog def. Terry Funk via DQ
Ricky Steamboat & Tito Santana def. jobbers via pinfallJimmy Snuka (w/Freddie Blassie) def. Corporal Kirchner via pinfall. A quick match where at the end Snuka was able to land his diving splash from the top for the win.  |
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 19, 2016 8:58:48 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square Garden
March 16, 1986 (matinee, 20,225 sellout)
Live on MSG Network in New York City
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura
Televised Matches: The Haiti Kid def. Dana Carpenter via pinfall.
Jake "the Snake" Roberts def. Leaping Lanny Poffo with the DDT. Roberts places his snake Damien over Poffo. Terry Funk (w/Dory Funk Jr) def. jobber in a "Boxing Match"
Andre the Giant vs. Big John Studd (w/Heenan) in Singles competitionDuring the match Andre tries to bodyslam Studd, but King Kong Bundy who made his way out earlier attacks Andre in the ring.
Winner: Andre the Giant via DQ. Andre is being double teamed. Bundy is readying his big splash over Andre who was knocked down by both men. Suddenly Hulk Hogan makes his way out and starts knocking out Studd and Bundy who roll on out. Hulk is helping Andre up, till suddenly Snuka comes from the crowd (which was rare) in a hoodie and takes it off. Snuka goes over the railing and gets to the top rope, Hogan turns around to see Snuka, as Snuka lands a flying crossbody over Hulk Hogan who is on the mat. Andre is up and grabs a hold of Snuka's hair as the crowd cheers.  Andre whips him to a corner and hits two chops. Andre turns around to land a corner reverse splash, but Snuka manages to quickly jump to the top rope and stand on Andre's shoulders and jump for a diving splash over Hulk Hogan but misses. Hogan moved out of the way in time. Snuka hurt, manages to roll out of the ring before Andre could get a hold of him. Post-match interview with Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant:  Hulk: You know something Jimmy Snuka brada...you may think you got what it takes to take me on, but you don't. But I think the Giant has a few words for you! Andre: That's right Jimmy Snuka you had no business being out here and next time I catch you I'll crush you. After Hulk Hogan beats you at Wrestlemania, I want a piece of you. Hulk: That's right but this isn't just about Snuka man...did you see Andre how Bundy came in and asked for trouble. Andre: That's right King Kong Bundy I want a match with you at the Wrestlemania...(Hulk turns around in excitement saying o ya!) and I will make you feel how a real Avalanche is. Hulk: That's right brada, with all of this craziness and all of these interferences, how about we up the stakes Superfly? I challenge you to a championship match in a Steel Cage brada (laughs) Jimmy Snuka and King Kong Bundy...you're both toast (they laugh and leave) |
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 19, 2016 9:11:08 GMT -5
WWF Championship Wrestling
March 29th, 1986
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino
 Wrestlemania 2 full card Announcement: The "Big John Studd" Bodyslam Contest for $50,000 - WWF Superstars: Tony Atlas, Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart, Pedro Morales, George Wells, Ted Arcidi and King Tonga. NFL Superstars: Harvey Martin, Bill Fralic, Willian Perry, Russ Francis and Jimbo Covert.
Ricky Steamboat vs. Hercules Hernandez in Singles competition
Corporal Kirchner vs. Nikolai Volkoff (w/Iron Sheik) in a Flag match
The Dream Team (c) vs. The British Bulldogs for the WWF Tag Team Championships
Mr. T (w/Joe Frazier) vs. Terry Funk (w/Dory Funk Jr) in a Boxing Match
The Fabulous Moolah (c) vs. Velvet McIntyre for the WWF Women's Championship
Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff vs. The "Magnificent" Don Muraco (w/Heenan) in Singles competition
Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) (c) vs. Tito Santana for the WWF Intercontinental Championship
Jake "the Snake" Roberts vs. George "the Animal" Steele in Singles competition
Andre the Giant vs. King Kong Bundy (w/Heenan) in Singles competition
Adrian Adonis (w/Jimmy Hart) vs. Junkyard Dog in Singles competition
Rowdy Roddy Piper & Cowboy Bob Orton vs. Hillbilly Jim & Uncle Elmer in a Tag team match
STEEL CAGE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka (w/Freddie Blassie) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. Actor Ron Conrad is guest referee. Promos:King Kong Bundy (accepts Andre's challenge), Paul Orndorrf and Tito Santana. Matches: Randy "Macho Man" Savage (c) def. jobber to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
Terry Funk def. SD jones in a "Boxing Match"
British Bulldogs def. Mr.X & Tiger Chung Lee via pinfallHulk Hogan (c) def. Moondog Spot via pinfall to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. A squash match for the Hulkster, as Hogan bodyslams him and hits a legdrop for the win.  |
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 19, 2016 13:28:42 GMT -5
Wrestlemania 2
April 6th, 1986 (17,000 sell out)
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, California
Commentators: Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura
Guest Commentators: Susan St. James (IC match), Cathy Lee Crosby (Tag Team title match) and Elvira (Women's title match)
PART 1 of 2The "Big John Studd" Bodyslam Contest for $50,000 - WWF Superstars: Tony Atlas, Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart, Pedro Morales, George Wells, Ted Arcidi and King Tonga. NFL Superstars: Harvey Martin, Bill Fralic, Willian Perry, Russ Francis and Jimbo Covert.
 All the wrestlers and football players tried to slam him with each one coming in and Studd beating on them. Ted Arcidi was the closest one to a bodyslam, but Studd managed to counter him. The last one to enter was King Tonga (Haku) and he manages to bodyslam Studd with ease. Heenan grabbed the $50,000 cash bag and tries to runs off with it. NFL stars manage to block him and hand over the bag to King Tonga. Tonga celebrates in the ring with the rest of those who tried. Winner: King Tonga (Haku) via bodyslam_____________________________________________________ Ricky Steamboat vs. Hercules Hernandez in Singles competition Hercules tries to hit a flying bodypress and misses. Steamboat hits the flying bodypress and the pinfall. Winner: Ricky Steamboat via pinfall_____________________________________________________ Corporal Kirchner vs. Nikolai Volkoff (w/Iron Shiek) in a Flag match Since Freddie Blassie is managing Jimmy Snuka, the Iron Shiek is in the corner with Volkoff. The Iron Shiek blocks the Soviet flag a few times from Kirchner to capture it. Later Kirchner manages to knock the Shiek down and bodyslam Volkoff to capture the flag. Winner: Corporal Kirchner via flag capture_____________________________________________________ The Dream Team (Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake) (c) vs. The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid) for the WWF Tag Team Championships Ozzy Ozbourne makes a surprise appearance to help the Bulldogs. Davey Boy Smith manages to knock Valentine to a corner, in the process accidently knocking Dynamite Kid off the apron and the rollup for the win. Winner: The British Bulldogs via pinfall and NEW WWF Tag Team Champions Dynamite Kid gets in the ring as Davey Boy Smith holds up both Tag title belts. Kid starts to get angry at Davey Boy and notices that he has both belts. Dynamite Kid shoves Smith, Smith shoves Kid, and Kid starts landing punches ruining the title victory till Ozzy Ozbourne and WWF Officials break them up. Jesse: They just won the Tag Team championships and now they're brawling it out! Gorilla: What's going to happen to the Tag Team Championship belts if they keep this up! _____________________________________________________ Mr. T (w/Joe Frazier) vs. Terry Funk (w/Dory Funk Jr) in a Boxing Match Both men are finally in as the referee gives them both the usual Boxing spiel about keeping it clean. The match begins and Funk uses his infamous left punches, but Mr. T blocks them. It's mostly punches and misses from both of them till Mr. T finally gets an uppercut in and Funk is stunned, a right cross lands and Funk is wobbly but tough. Mr. T goes in for a left hook, but misses as Funk starts to counter with jabs. The first round ends. The second round starts and Mr. T hits a right cross and left hook, Funk can barely keep his balance. Mr. T goes for an uppercut and misses till Funk hits a left hook for Mr. T to fall. Mr. T gets up at the six count and Gorilla and Jesse can't believe that Funk had it in him. Mr. T gets really angry and starts throwing punches on and on. Joe Frazier is telling Mr. T to back away, but Mr. T doesn't listen. Mr. T finally gets three jabs in and a right hook for Funk to finally fall and the knockout win.
Winner: Mr. T via knockout in the second round.Mr. T celebrates with Smoking Joe Frazier in his corner. _____________________________________________________ The Fabulous Moolah (c) vs. Velvet McIntyre for the WWF Women's Championship Near the end of the match, Moolah gets to the second turnbuckle for a splash, but Velvet gets up quickly and counters her with a bridging cradle suplex and the win. Winner: Velvet McIntyre via pinfall and NEW WWF Women's Champion_____________________________________________________ Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff vs. The "Magnificent" Don Muraco (w/Heenan) in Singles competition Mr. Wonderful manages to pin Muraco during the match, but Muraco had his right foot on the ropes. The two finally brought it out on the outside for the double countout. Winner: N/A via Double Countout_____________________________________________________ Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) (c) vs. Tito Santana for the WWF Intercontinental Championship In a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship, Tito manages to hit the diving crossbody from the top ropes only for Randy to counter it pinning him in the process. Winner: Randy "Macho Man" Savage via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship_____________________________________________________ Jake "the Snake" Roberts vs. George "the Animal" Steele in Singles competition George Steele is confused and frightened for most of the match. Jake taunts opening Damien's snake bag, and Steele freaks out whenever that happens. George starts "eating" a turnbuckle to expose it, but Jake manages to land the DDT for the win.  Winner: Jake "the Snake" Roberts via pinfall
Jake has the python over George Steele as he starts to throwup white residue. _____________________________________________________ Andre the Giant vs. King Kong Bundy (w/Heenan) in Singles competition Heenan interfered several times, but Andre managed to get him kicked out from ringside. Late in the match and Bundy gets the avalanche on Andre who falls for the first time in the match. Bundy starts to taunt the crowd and raises his hands high for his accomplishment. Bundy goes for the splash, but Andre rolls away in time. Andre manages to hit an elbow drop over Bundy for the win.
Winner: Andre the Giant via pinfall_____________________________________________________ TO BE CONTINUED....
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Post by warriorlynx on Sept 19, 2016 17:58:56 GMT -5
WRESTLEMANIA 2
PART 2 of 2
Adrian Adonis (w/Jimmy Hart) vs. Junkyard Dog in Singles competition Junkyard Dog was going for the Thump finisher (front powerslam), but Adonis manages to hold on to the ropes as counter with his Goodnight Irene (sleeper hold) finisher for the win. Winner: Adrian Adonis via pinfall_____________________________________________________ Rowdy Roddy Piper & Cowboy Bob Orton vs. Hillbilly Jim & Uncle Elmer in a Tag team match Roddy Piper and Bob Orton have most of the advantage in the match beating on both Jim and Elmer. Later when a referee is knocked down, Jim's Cousin Luke and Cousin Junior run down the aisle and into the ring and start fighting Piper and Orton. It becomes a brawl. Piper is fighting Jim and Junior, Orton is fighting Elmer and Luke. Piper tosses Jim and Junior on the outside and helps Orton out. The referee awakens in pain, but is confused till Piper manages to get a sleeperhold on Cousin Luke for the win. Winner: Rowdy Roddy Piper & Cowboy Bob Orton via sleeperGorilla: That's the wrong guy ref he wasn't even in the match!
Jesse: Maybe I agree with you Gorilla but you heard the referee and the announcer, the match is over. _____________________________________________________ Jimmy Snuka and Freddie Blassie pre-match promo  Snuka: Well well Hulk Hogan brudda, we are just minutes away from the match of your career because when Superfly climbes the cage over it's going to be nighty night for you Hulk. Blassie: For far too long have you held your grip on the WWF, for far too long have you been the poster boy, and now your fame and fortune, that world you knew is going to come crashing down on you. Count the minutes, the seconds for your fame will be gone tonight. Snuka: (gets angry) This is my time my shot my ring my cage (laughs) you could never beat me in the cage brudda! Ahh! See you on the other side. _____________________________________________________ Hulk Hogan promo with Lord Alfred Hayes: 
Hayes: For the past few months Jimmy Snuka has been on your back and finally, you get a chance to get your hands on him.
Hogan: Well you know something Alfred, a year ago I would've never imagined that the two of us would go head to head, toe to toe brother. Jimmy Snuka, for all the years the fans have loved you, for everything you stood for, you've thrown it away and for what? You brought in Blassie of all people, your true colors are showing, you're not in it just for a title shot are you? You're in it for the money I can see the greed in your eyes, the determination to be at the top. Well I got news for you brother, Hulkamania is here to stay, Hulkamania will not back down, Hulkamania will live forever! So wha'cha you're gonna do Superfly, when Hulkamania climbs the cage over and the world sees you for who you really are! _____________________________________________________ Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka (w/Freddie Blassie) in a STEEL CAGE MATCH for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.  Actor Ron Conrad gets in as guest referee. Snuka makes his way out with Blassie. Hulk makes his way out to his Real American music. Hogan stars to tear his shirt, but Snuka starts on the offensive. Snuka hits the ropes and goes for a crossbody, but Hogan catches him and tosses him into the cage. Hulk gives his belt to the referee and starts to use his torn shirt to choke out Snuka. Hulk starts to choke drag him across the ring till he lets go. Hogan hits the ropes and hits an Axe Bomber. He signals for the top and starts his climb from the corner. Snuka jumps at Hogan and hits a german suplex from the top ropes. Both men are down. Hogan manages to get up, as Snuka starts to chop at Hogan. Snuka whips Hogan to the ropes and hits a massive chop into the neck for Hogan to fall. He gets to the top ropes as Hogan gets back up again only to be met with a double axe handle. Hogan almost falls, as Snuka whips him to a corner hard and hits a diving crossbody from the ropes. He lands chops and elbows and manages to hit a standing dropkick as Hogan falls. Snuka starts his climb, but Hogan manages to climb up after him. Snuka chops, Hogan punches. Snuka finally falls down as Hogan gets down himself. Snuka sweeps Hogan's legs and does a headbutt to the groin. Hogan is in a lot of pain as Gorilla says that was a dirty move. Snuka lifts Hogan for a bodyslam. Snuka gets to the top rope and lands his diving splash finisher. Snuka starts to make the climb and gets to the top and notices Hogan isn't moving. Snuka places his feet at the very top corner of the cage and readies his signature splash. He makes the jump as Hogan gets out of the way.  Hogan starts to hulk up and starts to get the crowd riled up. Snuka can barely move as he struggles to get to his knees. Hogan starts to point at him and grabs a hold of his hair so he could get up. Snuka in a desperate moment rakes Hogan's eyes and hits a chop, but Hogan lifts him for a bearhug. Snuka starts to faint and Hogan drops him. Hogan goes for the leg drop, but Blassie uses his cane through the cage to hit Hogan. Hogan feels it and starts to climb. Blassie starts to scream for Snuka, but Snuka is down. Blassie calls out Nikolai Volkoff and the Iron Shiek. Both men start making their way down to climb the cage so Hogan can't get over. Hogan starts to fight them off at the top. Snuka is up and asks for the cage door to open. Hogan gets down on the mat and stops him. Snuka rakes the eyes and lands punches and chops. He whips Hogan to the ropes and its a hip toss. Snuka hits the ropes and lands a knee drop. Iron Shiek and Volkoff are climbing again to get in even as WWF Officials try to stop them. Snuka goes for a suplex but Hogan counters as Hogan lifts him up and suplexes him on the cage where Volkoff and Shiek were climbing; they both fall on top of the WWF Officials as the crowd goes wild. Hogan starts his climb and makes it over on the othe side. Winners: Hulk Hogan via pinfall to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship Hulk Hogan celebrates in the ring and poses for the night to end.
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