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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 4, 2016 11:16:55 GMT -5
NBC's Friday Night Videos
March 20th, 1986
Celebrity Hosts: WWF personalities Jesse Ventura, Gene Okerlund, Andre the Giant and Bobby HeenanNote: For those who don't know this was NBC's attempt since 1983 to compete with MTV. 
Jesse: What a great line up of music we got on this show, and I got with me here the eighth wonder and Heavyweight Champion of the World, Andre the Giant along with his manager Bobby "the Brain" Heenan... Gene: Don't forget about me. I'm WWF personality Gene Okerlund. Jesse: I have no idea why Mean Gene is here, but let's take a look at the first video here... [Music Video] Gene: That was a great video don't you think Brain? Heenan: It's great but what will also be great is when Andre the Giant beats up on Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania III on March 29th, 1987. Gene: I got to ask Andre, how will you handle a man who many say was never truly beaten without someone cheating. Heenan: You want to speak to Andre you speak to me. And to speak to me you got to watch this first.... [Music Video] Jesse: I got a question Bobby Heenan, when Andre the Giant defeats Hulk Hogan, is there going to be an afterparty? Heenan: Are you kidding me? It's going to be the party of a lifetime because when Hogan is defeated Hulkamania will die with him and he'll be lower than the undercard, he'll be a nobody and we'll be partying it out after Wrestlemania III.
Jesse: We'll have more after this... [Music Video] Gene: I know how the Brain wants to continue speaking for Andre but I want to ask Andre myself. Hulk Hogan says he's ready for you that he wants to take you on and I know for a fact that he's been hitting the gym more than ever to prepare for this match (Andre the whole time has a cold stare at the camera)...and how will you (suddenly Andre starts squeezing out Gene).
Heenan: You ask too many questions this is not how this works and Andre will defeat Hulk Hogan because he's fifteen years undefeated, he's 7 foot 5 500 plus pounds and the greatest of all time. He's the World Heavyweight Champion so Hulk Hogan can train all he wants he won't win because he's the one who laughed at Andre, mistreated him, talked behind his back not once did he ever ask Andre for a title shot when Hulk Hogan was champion, not once. [Music Video]
Jesse: I got to ask about Saturday Night's Main Event because all this talk is making me want to get back in the ring and beat up Hogan for you, but he needs to be saved for Andre. But during that match (highlights shown of the Battle Royal) Andre the Giant tossed the first one out of the ring of the battle royal, threw Hulk Hogan over the ropes like Hulk Hogan was a nobody. (Andre finally let's go of Gene who is grasping for air) Heenan: And that's only a sample of what's to come at Wrestlemania III.
Jesse: I can't wait for it! [Music Video] Gene: As I try to catch my breath I want to ask you Bobby Heenan...I want to ask (tries to get the mic to Heenan but Andre doesn't let him as Gene can't get around him)...
Heenan: You need to keep your mouth shut. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 4, 2016 15:07:51 GMT -5
WWF Wrestling Challenge
March 23rd, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Lord Alfred HayesThe Snake Pit with Hulk Hogan:  Jake: In all my years I've never seen such a match up between two titans, two of the biggest Superstars of professional wrestling, and we'll all get to witness it going down at the Pontiac Silverdome on March 29th, when Hulk Hogan challenges the World Heavyweight Champion Andre the Giant...perhaps the biggest match in history. So I want to bring out Hulk Hogan.... Hogan: (comes out) You know something Jake the Snake dude, ever since the World title was taken away from me from that nasty weasel Bobby Heenan, ever since than I thought a man like Andre the Giant was the right man to carry the World title to newer heights, to cleanse it to purify the title so that one day just one day when Andre retires years from now, I would get it back. But after seeing Andre with weasel man I just knew I had to do it. I have to fight I have to do this man... Jake: But what about all the doubters, all the people who've been telling me that there is no way Hulk Hogan can do it the man's 7 foot 5, 500 plus pounds the undefeated the unbeatable, just how Hulk I got to know how will you do it? Hogan: I don't know if I could beat Andre, I don't know if I could lift him up, I don't know how I'll bring him down I don't even know if he could fall...but how could I know how would I know if I never tried man, and as long as I try and push my self than I will know I will know his limits and my own. Jake: But what about what happened at Saturday Night's Main Event, you were the first one out of that battle royal and you're not one easy guy to throw out believe me and Andre did it so quickly. Hogan: That's why I got to know if I could do it if I could beat him in the middle of the ring so at Wrestlemania III one of his will walk away with the World Heavyweight Championship...but Jake dude I won't make it easy for him for one bit. Jake: I don't doubt that ladies and gentlemen Hulk Hogan (Hogan poses), best of luck Hulkster!
Matches:Hillbilly Jim def. Dino Bravo via Countout
Sivi Afi def. jobber via pinfall
Demolition (w/Mr. Fuji) def. jobbers via pinfall
The Killer Bees def. Kamala (w/Wizard) & Sika via pinfall
King Kong Bundy (w/Heenan) def. Cowboy Bob Orton via DQ |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 4, 2016 16:09:44 GMT -5
Wrestlemania III
(March 29th, 1987)
Pontiac Silverdome, Michigan
Attendance: 93,173 (LIVE on CCTV)
Hosts: Gorilla Moonsoon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura
Guest Hosts: Bob Uecker and Mary Hart
PART 1 OF 2
Wrestlemania III logo is displayed on TV, the theme music turns on and Vince McMahon opens the show in the ring with the bell ringing saying (with a massive pop) "Welcome to the magnificent Silverdome...and welcome to Wrestlemania III!" The show opens with Aretha Franklin singing America the Beautiful. The bell rings for the first match:  The Can-Am Connection vs. Demolition (w/Mr. Fuji) in a Tag match
 The Demolition walk out first instead of using the ringcart, and they get some heat with Mr. Fuji (without any theme music yet). The Can-Am Connection come out next on the ringcart and as soon as they enter the ring the Demolition start on the offensive. Rick Martel managed to get a crossbody pin, but Mr. Fuji throws "powder" in his face for Ax to make the pin and win. Winner: The Demolition via pinfall
_______________________________________________________ Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules (w/Heenan) in Singles competition
Hercules would use his chain to attack Haynes and locks the full nelson for the submission.  Winner: Hercules via submission
_______________________________________________________ Mr. Wonderful & Cowboy Bob Orton vs. King Kong Bundy & Magnificent Muraco (w/Heenan) in a Tag team match
 Wonderful and Orton come out on the ringcart to some heat, though some cheer for Wonderful. Bundy and Muraco are out with a lot of heat on the ringcart. At the end of the match, Bundy goes for the big splash on Wonderful for Wonderful to move out of the way and pin Bundy for the win. Winner: Mr. Wonderful and Cowboy Bob Orton via pinfall
Heenan has a fit and goes nuts and demands Mr. Wonderful's "head". Bundy and Muraco beat up on Orton who is on the outside as they double team Wonderful and Bundy getting the splash on him. This marks Wonderful's final appearance till June so that he could heal from his injuries. Wonderful is taken out on a stretcher as more of a babyface. _______________________________________________________ Velvet McIntyre (w/The Glamour Girls) (c) vs. Dawn Marie (w/Fabulous Moolah) for the WWF Ladies World Championship
 Not to be confused with Dawn Marie Psaltis from ECW, at the end of the match, Dawn Marie Johnston goes for the piledriver, but Velvet reverses it and locks the legs for the pin. Winner: Velvet McIntyre via pinfall to retain the WWF Ladies World Championship
________________________________________________ Koko B. Ware & The Killer Bees vs. Butch Reed & The Foreign Legion (w/Slick) in a Six-man Tag match
 At the beginning of the match The Foreign Legion were waving there flags but Jim Duggan runs in from the back and stops the flag waving as he waves the American flag with his two-by four. Butch Reed manages to get the pin after Koko hits the crossbody, but Reed gets the roll up for the win. Winner: Butch Reed & The Foreign Legion via pinfall.________________________________________________ Mean Gene with Hulk Hogan:  Gene: Later tonight Hulk Hogan you are in for the match of your life when you face Andre the Giant for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.... Hogan: Well you know something Mean Gene, fee fie foe fum, Andre the Giant is done, after I beat Andre brother, after I lift him up into the heavens and slam him, I will walk out once again the World Heavyweight Champion.
Gene: There have been many doubters over the past couple of months as many believe you won't be able to do it. Hogan: I can just feel the energy at the Silverdome, I can feel it inside me and all the Hulksters out there brother who feel it and that's what I need because when it's all set and done when I win the World title brother Hulkamania will run wilder than ever before so Andre say goodbye to that belt of yours, it's going back to where it really belongs (poses). ________________________________________________ King Harley Race (w/Heenan) vs. Hillbilly Jim (w/Haiti Kid & Little Beaver) in a Loser Must Bow match During the match from time to time the Haiti Kid and Little Beaver interfere helping Jim get the upper hand. However later in the match, underneath the ring out come "Little Tokyo" and "Lord Littlebrook" who attack the Haiti Kid and Little Beaver on the outside. Race gets the bridging fisherman suplex finisher on Jim for the win.  Winner: King Harley Race via pinfallHillbilly Jim is forced down by Little Tokyo and Littlebrook to bow infront of the King. However the Haiti Kid and Little Beaver get back in the ring to bite Harley Race who runs away. They clothesline the others as they celebrate and laugh in the ring. ________________________________________________ Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis (w/Jimmy Hart) in a Hair vs. Hair match. Roddy Piper's Retirement Match. Brutus Beefcake as Barber.
 The match went down as it did. Adonis got the sleeper hold on Piper and thought he won the match. Beefcake gets in the ring to help Piper up as Piper got the sleeper on Adonis for the win. Winner: Roddy Piper via sleeper
Brutus Beefcake cut Adrian Adonis' hair, while Piper held down Jimmy Hart. ________________________________________________ Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat (w/George Steele) (c) vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Miss Elizabeth) for the WWF Intercontinental Championship The match went exactly as it did, would not change it for one bit, one of the greatest matches of the 80s. The only difference here is Ricky is going into the match as the Champion. Ricky wins the match when he reverses the scoopslam into a small package to get the win. Winner: Ricky Steamboat via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 4, 2016 16:50:18 GMT -5
Wrestlemania III
PART 2 of 2The Islanders (w/Heenan) vs. The Fabulous Rougeaus in a Tag match The Fabulous Rougeaus gain the upperhand early on in the match, but Haku manages to hit a savate kick on Jacques for the win. Winner: The Islanders via pinfall________________________________________________ Jake "the Snake" Roberts (w/Alice Cooper) vs. Honkey Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) in Singles competition  The match went as it did, but the finish is the difference. HTM rolls up Roberts for the pin, but Roberts kicks out. Hart tosses the guitar in without the referee looking as the ref is arguing with Alice Cooper on the outside. HTM is about to hit Roberts with the guitar, but Jake kicks him for the DDT and win.
Winner: Jake "the Snake" Roberts via pinfall
Alice Cooper gets in the ring to celebrate and even manages to hold on to Jimmy Hart for Jake to drape Damien over him. ________________________________________________ Mean Gene with Andre the Giant and Bobby Heenan:  Gene: We are moments away from the big one, Hulk Hogan taking on the World Heavyweight Champion, Andre the Giant managed by Bobby "the Brain" Heenan, and what a match this is going to be.
Heenan: You don't need to remind us Mean Gene because we're more than ready. If Hulk Hogan thinks he's got the energy ha think again he won't even last for one minute. It'll be the fastest World title match in history because Andre isn't going to stop, he'll stomp and stomp and that'll be the end of you Hogan!
Andre: Hulkamania will be on its last breath (Andre and Heenan leave). Gene: At least I got Andre to talk back to you Gorilla! ________________________________________________ The Bulldogs: Davey & Junkyard Dog (w/Lou Albano) (c) vs. The Hart Foundation: Bret & Kid (w/Jim Neidhart and Jimmy Hart) for the WWF Tag Team Championships.
 Special referee is Danny Davis who is given a last chance to redeem himself. Jim Neidhart interferes a few times in the match, attacking mostly Junkyard Dog during the course of the match. Danny Davis plays fair for most of the match. At the end Davey getsthe running powerslam on Dynamite Kid, but with a slow pin to two. Davey starts to argue with Danny Davis, till Bret Hart from his corner hits a bulldog from the second rope and Kid getting a super-fast pin to three. Winner: The Hart Foundation: Bret Hart & Dynamite Kid via pinfall and NEW WWF Tag Team Champions
 The Hart Foundation with Jim and Jimmy Hart leave with the World title belts and even Danny Davis makes a run for it after Junkyard Dog tries to get a hold of him. ________________________________________________ Andre the Giant (w/Heenan) (c) vs. Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight ChampionshipMary Hart comes out along with Bob Uecker who is the ring announcer. Mary Hart becomes bell ringer and Bob begins: "The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship (Real American music starts), first the challenger from Venice Beach California, weighing in at 298 lbs...Hulk Hogan!"  Hulk Hogan walks out first to a massive pop and doesn't use the ringcart and points at the fans back and forth saying "I love you!". Hogan gets in the ring as Jesse reads out the tale of the tape of Hulk Hogan, as 6 foot 8 298 lbs and 24 inch biceps etc. Hogan poses in the ring and waits in the ring for Andre. "And his opponent accompanied by his manager Bobby "the Brain" Heenan, from Grenoble in the French Alps, weighing in at 525 lbs, the World Heavyweight Champion, Andre the Giant!"  Andre the Giant with the World title belt on his shoulder and Bobby Heenan by his side are on the ringcart as it takes them down the aisle and the people are tossing trash at Andre as he gets huge heat. Andre gets in the ring as Hogan gets to a corner as though he's afraid. Andre stands in the middle and hands over the World title belt to the referee who displays it. Hogan starts to get angry and the bell rings to a huge pop. Hulk walks slowly towards Andre and he's Hulking up already. Hogan tears his shirt in front of Andre and tosses it aside. They're eye to eye as Andre has a grin and Hogan talks trash.  Andre makes the first punch, but Hogan blocks and counters with punches. Hogan hits the ropes for a clothesline but Andre doesn't move. Hogan hits the ropes again for a clothesline but Andre doesn't move. Hogan tries to land a punch, but Andre counters with a headbutt and Hogan falls flat on the mat. Andre lifts Hogan for three slow bodyslams. Andre walks over Hogan's back three times. Andre whips Hogan to a corner hard and another corner hard again. Andre tries to slam Hogan, Hogan counters and tries to slam Andre but is unable to lift him as Andre lands on top of Hogan who falls. It's a two count and Andre thinks it's three. Andre kicks Hogan out of the ring and waits for the count and Gorilla calls him a coward.  Hogan is on the apron, but Andre lands a punch for Hogan to fall again on the outside. Andre gets out and whips Hogan to the apron and whips him to a railing. Hogan is hurt as Andre bodyslams Hogan on the outside mat. Hogan is hurt. Andre gets back in the ring slowly for the countout. Gorilla says that Andre is trying to get the countout victory again. Jesse says that's nonsense and that Andre is just testing Hulk. Hogan rolls back in and tries to land punches and does so. He finally gets Andre moving and hits a clothesline, but Andre gets the bearhug and Hogan is knocked out and falls. Andre starts to choke Hogan out with his big foot. The referee counts to five even and Gorilla says that Andre is trying to get the DQ. Hogan moves the foot away and the referee warns Andre that he'll call for a DQ. Andre has a grin and whips Hogan to the ropes for the big boot, but Hogan ducks and hits the ropes for an Axe Bomber lariat and Andre falls on the mat. Hogan starts to Hulk up and Andre gets up, Gorilla says "he (Hogan) is the greatest professional athlete in the world today and look at this!" for Hogan to bodyslam Andre the Giant. Jesse shouts "I don't believe it I just don't believe it" and Hogan hits the legdrop for the pin and win.  Winner: Hulk Hogan via pinfall and NEW WWF World Heavyweight Champion.Hulk Hogan celebrates in the ring posing even as Andre and Heenan are talking trash leaving the ringside. Hogan celebrates as he leaves the ring on the ringcart with the stadium lights fixed on him and he holds the World title belt up high. 
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 5, 2016 9:39:08 GMT -5
For those who want an ALTERNATIVE Wrestlemania III with Hulk going in as Champion and LOSING to Andre check out forum.wrestlingfigs.com/thread/262477/hulk-andre-bigger-badder-feud Bigger Badder Feud diary and storyline culminating to Wrestlemania IV.
WWF Tuesday Night Titans
March 31st, 1987
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Gene Okerlund
Image Highlights are shown of Wrestlemania III during the show including Hulk Hogan's iconic bodyslam of Andre the Giant. Vince says that folks can watch Wrestlemania III at home on Coliseum Home Video releasing in two weeks. Segments:
The Last Piper's Pit is shown with Roddy Piper talking about his career, how he is going to be going to Hollywood now and wants to thank everyone for being with him. Piper takes down the set himself as a final farewell. Guests:
Lou Albano who talks about how Danny Davis should be fired for helping the Hart Foundation win the Tag titles. Since TNT continues on in this diary, the "Missy's Manor" concept (as Piper Pit's replacement) is dropped in favour of having Missy Hyatt become a WWF competitor. Missy Hyatt is introduced on TNT and is a guest on the show. She issues out a challenge to all Women Superstars and the Ladies World Champion Velvet McIntyre. Matches:
The Killer Bees def. The Foreign Legion (w/Slick) via pinfall
Ron Bass def. Lanny Poffo via pinfall
Demolition def. Jerry Allen & Dan Spivey via pinfall
Sivi Afi def. jobber via pinfall
King Kong Bundy def. Cowboy Bob Orton via DQ |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 5, 2016 10:08:22 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
April 6th, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan
Post-Wrestlemania 3 Report and Highlights Gorilla: What a Wrestlemania III that was Brain and of course the main event in which Hulk Hogan defeated the World Heavyweight Champion, Andre the Giant with the bodyslam and legdrop to become the New Heavyweight Champion of the World (Heenan is silent)...well Brain you've been quite, I want to know how you feel about Andre's World title loss? Heenan: (shakes head) There is nothing to say. Gorilla: You said that Wrestlemania was going to be the end of Hulkamania, but now it's stronger than ever (laughs). Look at how disappointed you were look at this image after Andre lost the World title:  Heenan: (gets angry) you can laugh all you want because Andre the Giant is not done, like I told you before Andre is retraining in the gym, working out and getting himself back in shape. Hulk Hogan only won by a fluke, watch the whole match and see it when it comes out on Coliseum Home Video and watch how Andre had conquered Hulk Hogan. Hogan got lucky, that's all it is. Gorilla: Well folks the Brain here invited me to see Andre getting ready for a rematch and I wasn't surprised at all with what we saw...let's roll the footage:  Gorilla and Heenan are in a forest and Heenan gives Gorilla a bunch of "bananas", while Gorilla is asking where the gym is. They start following trails of bananas and Heenan said they're for the Gorilla because he likes bananas. Heenan runs away from the forest leaving Gorilla on his own with the cameraman. Gorilla: Is that how you treat a friend Brain? I still consider you a friend even if we have our disagreements.
Heenan: You're the one laughing at me, but you won't be laughing when Andre returns and gets the World title back to where it belongs. Perhaps Andre underestimated Hulk Hogan, it happens to veterans, but he won't this time he never will and he'll beat him fair and square. Gorilla: Of course Andre underestimated the Hulkster heck he was trying to get the DQ and Countout victory so that he could keep the World title! Heenan: No he was just testing Hulk, just testing him. Gorilla: O give me a break. Matches:
Blackjack Mulligan def. Tiger Chung Lee via pinfall
The Honky Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) def. Koko B. Ware via pinfall
Ron Bass def. jobber via pinfall
The Demolition def. The Fabulous Rougeaus via pinfallSegments/Promos:The Ken Patera Story The Islanders wanting a title shot Jim Duggan, Mr. Fuji, Sika, Kamala and Kim Chee |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 6, 2016 15:32:16 GMT -5
WWF Superstars of Wrestling
April 11th, 1987
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" VenturaMatches: Koko B. Ware def. Jimmy Jack Funk via Countout
Dino Bravo & Greg Valentine def. jobbers via pinfall
The Honkey Tonk Man def. Jim Young via pinfall
The Fabulous Rougeaus def. jobbers via pinfall
Hercules (w/Heenan) def. jobbers via pinfall
The Can-Am Connection def. jobbers via pinfall
Butch Reed promo with Slick:  Slick: Hulk Hogan you got lucky at Wrestlemania, you heard me lucky...no man could ever beat the Giant and I saw how you first tried to slam Andre as you landed on your back he pinned you for the one two three, you know it the world knows it, just bad refereeing. But this isn't about Wrestlemania anymore, this is about my man, Butch Reed the next Heavyweight contender for the World title. Reed: I want Hogan and I'm gonna get him. I'm gonna beat all the yellow and red out of him to the point that you won't even know who he is. Just as I made an example of the Killer Bees and Koko Puffs boy, you're in a lot of trouble when I'm done with you. Butch Reed is on the move, light the gasoline, smoke me some booty and it all starts with the World title around my waist boy. Slick: (laughs) Success is around the corner! |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 6, 2016 16:44:25 GMT -5
WWF Superstars of Wrestling
April 18th, 1987
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" VenturaMatches: Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) def. Sika via pinfall. Kamala with Kimchee are out and beat up on Randy on the outside. Jim Duggan def. Tiger Chung Lee via pinfallRon Bass def. jobber via pinfallThe Can-Am Connection def. jobbers via pinfallKing Harley Race def. jobber via pinfallKing Kong Bundy (w/Heenan) def. Hillbilly Jim via pinfallThe Snake Pit with Butch Reed and Slick  Note: During this time Jake Roberts had a bad shoulder and the Snake Pit becomes Piper Pit's replacement with Jake focusing on the show and healing around this time. Jake: After seeing how Hulk Hogan body-slammed Andre the Giant to become the WWF World Heavyweight Champion a second time, it got me thinking about how many guys in the back want a title shot. One of these guys is the "Natural" Butch Reed who thinks he could just make it to the top just with the snap of his finger (Slick and Reed walk out). Well here they come. Reed: What did you say boy? Jake: I need to be honest, there are a lot of guys in the back who want a World Heavyweight title shot, and I'm sure Andre the Giant wants a rematch, but like I said I got to be honest and I don't think Butch Reed is the number one contender. Slick: Andre the Giant can have his rematch, but until he asks for one, my man here the Natural Butch Reed has what it takes to take on Hulk Hogan.
Reed: That's right I'm coming for you Hulk Hogan boy. Jake: (laughs) Now come on you are probably not even in the top 10.... Reed: (is about to hit Jake, but Slick stops him) You got a lot of guts boy... Slick: Now now we don't need any trouble here Snake man, (laughs) all we're asking is for a chance a shot at the gold, is there anything wrong with that? Jake: Well you do got a point but we'll have to hear it from the Hulkster himself.
Slick: My man Butch Reed is ready more than ready to take on the champ...
Reed: I've been ready my whole life, I've been fighting since day one and yes I do deserve to be at the top because only the best can be at the top boy! I'll prove it to Hulk Hogan I'll prove it to the world when I beat him bloody.
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 7, 2016 6:51:07 GMT -5
WWF Superstars of Wrestling
April 25th, 1987
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura
Matches:Demolition and The Young Stallions (Roma & Powers) fought to a Double DQ
Tito Santana def. jobber via pinfall
The Honkey Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) def. jobber via pinfall
The Killer Bees def. Iron Mike Sharpe & Steve Lombardi via pinfall
Blackjack Mulligan & Billy Jack Haynes def. jobbers via pinfall
The Foreign Legion (w/Slick) def. The Islanders (w/Heenan) via DQ
The Snake Pit with the NEW World Champion Hulk Hogan:  Jake: I want to bring out a man who has defied all odds has beaten the largest professional wrestler in the world, and became a two-time World Heavyweight Champion at Wrestlemania III. I'm talking about Hulk Hogan! Hogan: (comes out) Well you know something Jake the Snake dude, Wrestlemania III was the icing on the cake for Hulkamania, as all the Hulksters saw it, they saw how one could not only defy odds but do the impossible brother as I lifted the Giant over my head brother and slammed him to the mat my whole world has changed I can see more clearly with wide eyes opened! Jake: Well now that you're the Heavyweight Champion of the World and congratulations on that victory, there are a lot of contenders wanting a shot at championship gold. I want to first ask would you accept a rematch with Andre the Giant? Hogan: Brother I know I can beat him I know it now, and yes I would accept a rematch. Jake: What a match that would be, but I know someone else who wants one so badly, though I don't think they're deserving of a shot, but the doctor of style Slick thinks otherwise...the Natural Butch Reed as issued out a challenge to you Hulk... Hogan: O I'll take him on I'll take on anyone because I could just feel the energy, I'm stronger than ever before and if Butch Reed thinks he can take on the Hulkster, let him think so brother because when I'm done with him, he'll be sorry he ever tried to mess with me. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 7, 2016 7:14:04 GMT -5
Saturday Night's Main Event
May 2nd, 1987
Edmund P.J Center, Notre Dame, Indiana
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura
Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat (c) def. Hercules (w/Heenan) via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
 The Bulldogs (w/Lou Albano) def. The Islanders (w/Heenan) in a Two out of three falls match to become the No.1 Contender for the WWF Tag Team Championships. During the match Sivi Afi comes out to help the Islanders and steals the Bulldogs dog "Matilda". Despite Davey going after him, Junkyard Dog manages to get the last fall. Davey gets the dog back, but the Islanders beat up on him and steal it again (this happened in December but happens here in the timeline early on).  Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) def. Kamala the Ugandan Giant (w/Kimchee) via pinfall. A big win for Randy Savage who is slowly becoming a face as he managed to land the elbow drop from the top for the win.  ________________________________________ Hulk Hogan (c) vs. The "Natural" Butch Reed (w/Slick) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship
 Butch Reed walks out with Slick and gets in the ring. The Hulkster comes out to a big pop for his first title defense since Wrestlemania. They grapple and Reed manages to push the Hulkster closer to a corner. Hulk can't believe it and they grapple again, but Hogan manages to push him to a corner fast and he goes for a clothesline, but Reed ducks and starts landing punches and whips Hogan to a corner. Reed bodyslams Hulk and starts to taunt the fans. Reed lands a backbreaker and pin to two. He goes for the piledriver, but Hulk counters and drops him. Hogan lands punches and whips him to a corner for the clothesline. Hulk does the ten punch from the top as Reed falls face first on the mat. Slick tries to get in the ring and Hogan tosses him in the ring. The referee tries to stop him Hulk threatens to punch Slick, but Reed does a knee kick on Hogan's back. Slick rolls out. Reed lands punches and does a short-arm clothesline for the pin to two. Reed whips Hogan to the ropes for a scoop slam and pin to two. Reed gets frustrated and finally lands the Spike Piledriver for the pin. Hogan kicks out at two and starts to Hulk up, he does the three punch, big boot and legdrop for the pin and win. Winner: Hulk Hogan via pinfall to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship________________________________________
Brutus "the Barber" Beefcake def. Adrian Adonis (w/Jimmy Hart) via sleeperhold. This marks Adonis' last match as he was fired from the WWF. In this timeline Vince kept him for this one match to push Beefcake as a babyface. It's unclear why the termination took place, it may have been that Adonis hit rock bottom and gained too much weight; not being able to perform as well. The WWF story is that he was fired for "dress code" violations (unprofessional on flights etc). 
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 7, 2016 19:35:23 GMT -5
WWF at the Spectrum
May 9th, 1987
Live on PRISM from Philadelphia
Commentary: Dick Graham & Lord Alfred Hayes Ted Dibiase is shown sitting in the audience near ringside and Dick Graham and Hayes are both talking about why Dibiase is on the outside and that they know him from Japan and he was a former North American Heavyweight Champion. Hayes concludes that he probably just wants to see World Wrestling Federation superstars in action. Matches:
The Fabulous Rougeau def. Greg Valentine & Dino Bravo via pinfallThe Hart Foundation (w/Neidhart and Jimmy Hart) (c) def. The Killer Bees via pinfall to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships Billy Jack Haynes def. Honkey Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) via pinfall
Hulk Hogan & The "Birdman" Koko B. Ware vs. The "Natural" Butch Reed & Nikolai Volkoff (w/Slick) in a Tag Team match World Champion Hulk Hogan walks out with his real american music along with Koko B. Ware behind him as Reed and Volkoff are already in the ring. Birdman starts off first and both Reed and Volkoff take advantage of him in the ring for most of the match. Hogan is desperate to get in, as the Birdman continues to attempt to do so but fails each time. Eventually Birdman makes a jump for it late in the match and Hogan is finally in as the crowd erupts. He clotheslines both Volkoff and Reed and a double headbutt on each other. The legal man Reed is in the ring as Volkoff rolls out. Hogan whips him to the corner hard and bodyslams him. Reed is up and Hogan does the three punch and whips him to the ropes for the big boot. Slick gets in and Hogan punches him out. Volkoff is in and Birdman knocks him out running in. Hogan hits the legdrop and the pin for the win. Winner: Hulk Hogan & Koko B. Ware via pinfallHulk and Birdman celebrate in the ring and they both pose for the fans.
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 8, 2016 7:41:16 GMT -5
WWF Maple Leaf WrestlingMay 17th, 1987Live on TSN/CHCH delayHosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Lord Alfred Hayes
Demolition def. B. Brian Blair and Jim Brunzell via pifnall
Cowboy Bob Orton def. Magnificent Muraco (w/Heenan) via DQ
Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat (c) def. Frency Martin via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
Ken Patera def. the Honkey Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) via pinfall_______________________________________________ Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Butch Reed (w/Slick) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship The Hulkster gets the upperhand early on in the match. Reed manages to counter a clothesline with a hip toss and gets the chinlock. Hogan is up and lifts Reed for an atomic drop. Hogan smashes his head to a turnbuckle and lands a german suplex for the pin to two. Hogan whips Reed to the ropes for the big boot, but Reed moves out of the way for a dropkick. Reed does a boston crab submission on Hogan, but Hogan uses his strength to reverse it as Reed falls on the outside. Hogan gets on the outside, but Reed finds a foreign object from under the ring and uses it on Hogan. Reed tries to get the countout win, but Hogan manages to make it in the ring at nine. Reed goes for the spike piledriver and lands it for the pin to two as Hogan kicks out and hulks up. Hulk does the three punch, big boot and legdrop for the pin and win.
Winner: Hulk Hogan via pinfall to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 8, 2016 7:59:00 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square Garden
May 18th, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Lord Alfred Hayes
Dangerous Danny Davis (w/Jimmy Hart) def. Koko B. Ware via pinfall. Danny Davis was fired as a referee from the WWF for the "screwjob" at Wrestlemania and is introduced as a wrestler known as "Dangerous Danny Davis".
Missy Hyatt def. Debbie Combs via pinfall.
Demolition (w/Mr. Fuji) def. The Fabulous Rougeaus via pinfall.
Ken Patera def. The Honkey Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) via DQ._________________________________________________
Hulk Hogan (c) vs. King Harley Race (w/Heenan) for the WWF Heavyweight Championship Race is in the ring waiting for Hogan. Hogan doesn't come out. The referee declares that the match will be a forfeit. Heenan is jumping for joy hoping that the title will change as it can with a forfeit. Race walks up the aisle saying he wants to see where Hogan is. Suddenly Hogan rushes out without his shirt/headband and even without the World title belt and starts beating up on Race and tosses him back in the ring. The bell rings and Hogan who looks like he was cut earlier (has a bandage on his forehead), starts to land punches and kicks and whips Race to a corner hard. It's a scoopslam and Hogan lands the legdrop early on but Heenan gets in the ring, Hogan grabs a hold of him, but Heenan starts to beg and goes on his knees as Hogan is looking at the crowd. Race is up and does a knee kick and lands a devastating clothesline. Race amazingly suplex's Hogan. Race hits the diving knee drop and pin to two. Hogan is up and Race whips him to the ropes for an elbow and Hogan is down. Race lifts Hogan for a piledriver, but Hogan counters with a pin to two. Hogan lands an atomic drop and clothesline. Hogan scoop slams Race and grabs a hold of his legs and stomps his gut. The referee warns Hogan. Hogan lifts Race, but Race rakes his eyes. Race lands three headbutts and a belly to belly suplex. He goes to the top rope for the diving headbutt and makes the jump but Hogan gets out of the way and does a roll up for the win.
Winner: Hulk Hogan via pinfall to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 8, 2016 8:36:17 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
May 25th, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan
Quick Highlights from the Wrestlemania III Coliseum Home Video "Extras" are shown on TV to further promote the video tape. They didn't show all of it, but a bit of how the Pontiac Silverdome was jam packed on the outside and interviews with fans about who would win with some saying Andre, and others Hogan. Gorilla talks about how there is more exclusive content on the tape including Bonus interviews with Bobby Heenan and others.  The Press Conference is also shown for a minute from the tape with Heenan cracking jokes and Hogan coming in with a stick and smashes the podium to get Andre's attention and staring at Andre.  Gorilla and Heenan discuss the June 1987 edition coming soon of WWF Magazine featuring Wrestlemania III with exclusive photos and interview columns.  Heenan discusses how Andre the Giant is still preparing for a rematch but has to focus on his upcoming movie, "The Princess Bride" which is set to release in September. He can't wait for Andre to return to action soon and win back the World title. Matches:
Iron Mike Sharpe def. Sivi Avi via DQ
Brutus Beefcake def. Johnny Valiant via pinfall
Can-Am Connection def. jobbers via pinfall
Ken Patera fought Hercules to a Double Countout.
Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat (c) def. Frenchy Martin via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 8, 2016 18:06:29 GMT -5
WWF Superstars of Wrestling
May 30th, 1987
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura
Jesse promotes his upcoming movie "Predator" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ted Dibiase is being shown again in the audience with front row seats at a recent house show where Vince says that Dibiase is interested in competing in the World Wrestling Federation. Snake Pit with King Harley Race:
Jake: You know there are some guys who can handle a high caliber match up against the Heavyweight Champion of the World, Hulk Hogan and guys who could even push Hogan to the limits and have a shot at getting the gold. One of them is a self-proclaimed King of Wrestling, a man who could very well be the next World Champion. I'm talking about Harley Race. Race: (comes out with Heenan) I'm not a self-proclaimed anything, I earn what I get I won this crown at the Wrestling Classic tournament. Jake: Alright I admit you did earn the crown, but you don't need to go prancing around like you won a world title. Heenan: The crown is bigger than you think.
Jake: So why not put it on the line, because I know for a fact that Harley Race is the number one contender after Andre the Giant, for the World title. So how about we make it crown versus championship? Heenan: Harley Race doesn't need to prove he's the best because...
Mr. Wonderful comes out from the back with some cheering.
 Jake: Look at who we have here ladies and gentlemen Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. Heenan: You have no business being out here! Paul: I have every business being out here because if you didn't betray me Heenan, if you didn't cost me the World title, I would've still been the champion of the world right now and I would've beaten Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania III. But you got greedy, you wanted a Giant who got body-slammed and humiliated, a record holding champion beaten by the Hulkster. Heenan: You got a lot of nerve, you're the one who betrayed me first, I did what I had to do. Paul: This is why if you would have me Harley Race, because like me you are one of the best in the world only with a weasel by your side (Heenan gets angry) so how about it you put your crown on the line with me I want a shot at becoming King so I could prove to Heenan that he regretted the day he doubled cross me. Race: (laughs) I'll put it on the line (Heenan disapproves) and beat you silly (leaves with Heenan). Paul: I'll like to see you try! Matches:The Islanders (w/Heenan) def. The Can Am Connection via pinfall
The Honky Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) def. jobber via pinfall
Jim Duggan def. Iron Mike Sharpe via pinfall
King Harley Race (w/Heenan) def. jobber via pinfall
Brutus Beefcake def. Dino Bravo via DQ
Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat (c) def. Tiger Chung Lee via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 9, 2016 10:51:27 GMT -5
Wrestling Challenge
June 7th, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanSegments:George "the Animal" Steele helps make WWF Ice Cream Bars at the factory.  Matches:
The "New" Dream Team (Dino Bravo and Greg Valentine) def. The Young Stallions via pinfall
The Islanders def. The Can-Am Connection via pinfall
Hercules (w/Heenan) def. jobber via pinfall
Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) def. jobber via pinfall
King Harley Race (w/Heenan) def. jobber via pinfall to retain the King's CrownHulk Hogan (c) vs. Cowboy Bob Orton for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship
 It was rare for Hogan to be on free TV showings. Hogan comes out as Orton is waiting for him in the ring. They lock up and Orton eye rakes him and starts pounding on his back. He goes for a roll up pin to two. Orton tries to do a DDT, but Hogan rams him to the corner and starts landing punches. Hogan goes for the ten punch from the top and Orton does a brainbuster. Orton pins to two. Hogan is up, Orton hits the ropes for a clothesline, but Hogan doesn't move. Orton goes to the ropes again and Hogan counters with a scoopslam. Hogan tosses Orton to the outside. Hogan goes on the outside and whips Orton, but Orton reverses it and whips Hogan to the railings. Orton whips Hogan to the apron and breaks the count. He grabs a hold of a chair, but the referee warns him. Hogan lands punches, but Orton smashes Hogan's head on the apron. Hogan is outcold on the outside. Orton breaks count and goes for a knee drop, but Hogan moves out of the way. Orton is in a lot of pain. Hogan tosses him back in the ring. Hogan gets in and Orton is up. Hogan does a rare enziguri (which he used in Japan). Hogan hits the legdrop for the pin and win. Winner: Hulk Hogan via pinfall to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 9, 2016 11:16:00 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square Garden
June 14th, 1987
Live on MSG Network from New York (sell out)
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon & Lord Alfred Hayes
 Ted Dibiase is in the audience with front-row seats with security around him and an African-American bodyguard with him and their not sure who he is. Dibiase is wearing a suit and tie and Hayes talks about how Dibiase is definitely signing with the World Wrestling Federation and will soon make his debut. Matches:Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff def. King Harley Race (w/Heenan) via DQ. King Harley Race retains the King's Crown. Bobby Heenan interfered during the match causing the referee to call for the bell.
Hercules (w/Heenan) def. Billy Jack Haynes in a "Full Nelson Match". Hulk Hogan & The Bulldogs: Davey Boy and Junkyard Dog (w/Lou Albano) vs. King Kong Bundy & The Islanders (w/Heenan).  In a prematch promo, Hogan vows that he'll help the Bulldogs get Matilda back. The Islanders come out with The Bulldogs' dog Matilda (in a dog cage) and King Kong Bundy follows them. The Real American music is on and Hulk Hogan and The Bulldogs come out. Hulk Hogan starts off the match up against Bundy and Hogan gets the upperhand and easily slams Bundy to make the tag. Later in the match, Haku does a savate kick on Hogan who was on the apron knocking the World champion on the outside. Hogan manages to get up and try to get a hold of Matilda and does so, but Bundy jumps down the apron and clotheslines the champion. Haku hits the savate kick on Davey Boy for the pin and win.
Winner: King Kong Bundy & The Islanders via pinfall
Hulk Hogan gets angry and starts to beat up on Bundy on the outside. The Islanders run off with the cage and Hogan whips Bundy to the ringpost and runs to the back with the Bulldogs to try to get back Matilda. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 9, 2016 15:54:56 GMT -5
WWF Superstars of Wrestling
June 20th, 1987
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura
Matches:
The Killer Bees def. The Hart Foundation (c) (w/Jimmy Hart and Jim Neidhart) via DQ. Hart Foundation retain the Tag titles. George "the Animal" Steele def. jobber via pinfallCan Am Connection def. jobbers via pinfallKiller Khan (w/Mr. Fuji) def. jobber via pinfall
Segments:
Jumping Bomb Angels Women's Tag Team make a challenge out to the Women's Tag Team Champions the Glamour Girls. Ted Dibiase Vignette (it actually started on the 27th, but thought it would be better earlier):  Dibiase is in a limo counting cash.
Ted: Let me introduce myself for all of you that don't know me, my name is Ted Dibiase, the Million Dollar Man. I've been travelling around the country hearing about how money is the root of all evil, but I'm here to tell you that that's just a bunch of bologna. With all the money I got I can just about buy anything, I can have anything I want I could buy happiness heck I could buy success and even you. Isn't that right Virgil? Virgil: (is driving the limo) Yes sir.
Ted: Virgil here takes care of all my problems. So if you got a problem with me or how I spend my money, you got to go through him first (cuts finger from counting money). Virgil get me to a doctor pronto! They're in a hospital and Dibiase meets with a nurse.
 Ted: I need to see a doctor lady. Nurse: I'm sorry sir but you need to have an appointment, and as you can see there are a lot of sick people here waiting.
Ted: I don't think you understand I'm the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase...Virgil (snaps finger)...
The Nurse gets a hundred dollar bill, she refuses, two hundred bucks she refuses and Virgil gives another hundred dollar bill and she takes the money. Nurse: I'll be right back...
Ted: (turns to camera) Don't be upset with her, she'd do the same thing as anyone in her position would do, she had a price and each and everyone of you at home have a price. Everyone's got a price for the Million Dollar Man. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 12, 2016 15:36:51 GMT -5
WWF Superstars of Wrestling
June 27th, 1987
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura
Ted Dibiase Vignette:Ted Dibiase is getting ready at a public pool as Virgil gives him a robe
Ted: How good do I look? Virgil: You look great Mr. Dibiase in great shape Ted: No the correct answer is you look like a Million Dollars (laughs) Virgil: Yes sir Mr. Dibiase sir.
Ted and Virgil walk out to the public pool area and call for the manager
 Manager: Yes how can I help you Ted: I need something more private, I want all these people, all these kids out of here. Manager: This is a public pool sir so if you want a private booking you need to book it far in advance and we're closing soon... Ted: No no... you don't understand Virgil... (Virgil hands over a hundred dollar bill) Manager: I'm sorry but this is a public pool and they have every right to be here (Virgil hands over another hundred dollar bill)...Umm...look I can't force these people out and I would need a good excuse I mean... Ted: Here are two more Franklins...
The Manager takes the money and starts shouting to the people around the pool at the water that the chlorine levels are too high and they all have to leave. Virgil starts to shout at everyone. Everyone leaves and the kids behind the fence are saying how unfair it is as Ted Dibiase is in the pool by himself on a float.
Ted: (laughs) Like I said before and I'll say it again, everyone's got a price for the Million Dollar Man. Matches:
The Honky Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) def. jobber via pinfall
Koko B. Ware def. jobber via pinfall
The One Man Gang (w/Slick) def. jobber via pinfall
Brutus Beefcake & The Fabulous Rougeaus def. Iron Mike Sharpe & Jimmy Jack Funk & Johnny K-9 via pinfall
Ken Patera def. jobber via pinfall
Demolition (w/Mr.Fuji) def. Lanny Poffo & Jerry Allen via pinfall |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 13, 2016 16:55:56 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
July 6th, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanTed Dibiase Vignette:A limo pulls up at a fancy restaurant. Ted Dibiase steps outside of his limo with Virgil. They walk in and walk ahead of the long lineup of guests to the restaurant host as others are looking at them like "what the heck?".
Ted: I need a seat for just me. Host: Your name on the reservation? Ted: Ted Dibiase Host: Ummm...sir there is no one by that name on this list Ted: (laughs) Don't you know who I am I'm the Million Dollar Man
Host: Now sir you'll have to wait at the back of this line...
Ted: Now you listen here, I need a seat....need a seat now.
Guest: (one of the guests walks up to Dibiase) Hey what's all the hold up? (Virgil stands in front of the guest with his arms crossed)
Host: Look sir, you need a reservation or you can wait in line, it'll take at least 45 minutes to get a seat. Ted: (laughs) Virgil show this man how serious we are... Virgil: Yes sir Mr. Dibiase sir (hands over a hundred dollar bill)
Host: I'm sorry but I cannot accept this... Ted: What I want you to do is find me a seat now even if you have to kick out one of your best customers it don't matter, I want a seat now. Host: Look I can't do it...(Dibiase snaps his fingers and Virgil hands over another bill) Guest: Hey what is this? A bribe?
Ted: Virgil take care of this man for me (the Guest runs to the back) Now now I see you're hard to bargain with so here is another (Virgil hands over another bill) Host: Alright sir I'll see what I can do The Host leaves the podium and kicks out an old couple from the restaurant while they were eating. Ted Dibiase gets his seat.Ted: (looks at the camera) What did I all tell you, everyone's got a price for the Million Dollar Man...that man had a price, you all have a price. Gorilla Monsoon: (back to studio) This guy makes me sick. What he did to that nice couple... Bobby Heenan: They're just a bunch of old timers they don't matter, the guy's got money and I respect him. Gorilla: O give me a break. Matches:
Killer Khan (w/Mr.Fuji) def. Outback Jack
Ravishing Rick Rude (w/Heenan) def. jobber via pinfall
Dangerous Danny Davis (w/Jimmy Hart) def. jobber via pinfall
The One Man Gang (w/Slick) def. jobber via pinfall
King Kong Bundy (w/Heenan) def. Cpl. Kirchner via pinfall
Billy Jack Haynes fought Ron Bass to a Double Countout
Brutus Beefcake def. Johnny Valiant via pinfall |
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