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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 13, 2016 20:05:36 GMT -5
WWF at the Boston Garden
July 11th, 1987 (Live on NESN)
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Lord Alfred Hayes
Bruno Sammartino def. The Honkey Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) via pinfall___________________________________________________ Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Killer Khan (w/Mr. Fuji) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship Hulk Hogan enters the ring and tears his shirt and before the bell rings, suddenly Killer Khan spits out a green mist into Hogan's face. Hogan shouts out-loud as though his eyes were burning as the crowd is stunned watching (this happened on the Snake Pit on Superstars, but in this timeline this happens during a match). WWF Officials run out to check up on Hulk Hogan. Khan is at a corner watching as the referee shouts at him. A bucket of water is brought out quickly and they try to get all the green mist out of Hogan's face. The match was about to be declared a no contest, till Hogan says he could see and can continue. Mr. Fuji on the outside rings the bell himself to start the match as WWF Officials are wondering what happened. Hogan is on his feet and he grapples with Khan, but Khan rakes Hogan's eyes (Hogan's face is still mostly green) and lands a few chops for Hogan to fall. Khan gets huge heat from the crowd. Hogan struggles to get up and Khan lands more chops in the corner and whips Hogan to a corner as Hogan falls flat on his face. Gorilla says the green mist must have weakened Hogan somehow. Khan grabs a hold of Hogan and does a bearhug weakening Hogan even more. The referee does an armcount to two as Hogan starts to Hulk up and breaks the hold. Hogan hits the ropes, but Khan kicks Hogan right in the neck as Hogan falls. Khan gets the thumb choke hold, and goes for the cobra clutch submission. Hogan is out cold as WWF Officials stop the match. Winner: No Contest
WWF Officials declare the match a no contest due to the strange and mysterious mist thrown on Hogan and that they didn't call for the bell, but it was Mr. Fuji who did. Hogan retains the World title. Gorilla says that the WWF will investigate. ___________________________________________________ The Hart Foundation (Dynamite Kid & Bret Hart) (w/Neidhart & Jimmy Hart) (c) def. The Bulldogs (Davey Boy and Junkyard Dog) (w/Lou Albano) via pinfall over Davey Boy to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships. The Islanders came out and Tama beat up on JYD to keep on on the outside, while Haku taunted the Bulldogs with Matilda. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 13, 2016 20:27:54 GMT -5
WWF at the Spectrum
July 18th, 1987 (Live on PRISM)
Hosts: Dick Graham and Lord Alfred Hayes
Hulk Hogan promo on Killer Khan: ![]() 
Killer Khan, after you spit that green mist in my face man...I felt it burning in my eyes but I kept going brother...I wanted to match to keep going at the Garden man...but tonight, in Philadelphia at the Spectrum, we're going to go one and one, no mists no scars I'm all in and as for you Mr. Fuji, I'll be watching you closely dude because you're as sneaky as always and we know all my Hulksters know the kind of man you are so Killer Khan wha'ca gonna do when Hulkamania runs all over you!
Matches:The Can-Am Connection def. The Islanders (w/Heenan) via pinfall
Dangerous Danny Davis (w/Jimmy Hart) def. George "the Animal" Steele via DQ.
Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Killer Khan (w/Mr. Fuji) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship Hogan gets in the ring with caution. Khan goes for chops and tears Hogan's shirt. He takes the early advantage and even gets his deadly thumb choke hold early on. Hogan collapses on the ground and is nearly outcold. Khan lets go and taunts the fans. Khan lands a knee drop, but Hogan moves out of the way. Hogan whips him to a corner, smashes his head three times on the turnbuckle and whips him to the ropes for a clothesline. Hogan goes for the pin to one. Hogan can't believe how quickly he kicked out. Khan lands a few chops and a kick to the neck. He whips Hogan to the ropes for a massive chop to the chest and Hogan falls. A knee drop and another thumb choke hold later, Hogan starts to finally Hulk up. He is up and lands elbows and punches and a headbutt. Hogan whips him to the ropes for an axe bomber. Hogan bodyslams Khan and hits the ropes for a legdrop, but Fuji in the outside grabs Hogan's legs. Hogan rolls on the outside and knocks out Fuji cold, but from the apron Khan lands a double axe handle. He tosses Hogan back in, and goes for the cobra clutch submission, but Hogan goes back and squashes him to a corner. Hogan lands punches, Khan lands chops, Hogan rakes his eyes and lands an atomic drop. Hogan goes for the small package and gets the win. Winner: Hulk Hogan via pinfall to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 13, 2016 20:41:56 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
July 20th, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanHeenan: You know Gorilla, the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase has taken the WWF by storm and I know how this man is not only outside of the ring but also inside. He's one of the best in ring technicians, a master of the art and what character...just look at this video he sent us... Ted Dibiase Vignette:
The Million Dollar Man comes out ringside at a recent show with Virgil and has a lot of cash in his hands. He gets a mic and starts to throw money into the crowd as tens of people try to get their hands on what Dibiase calls "hundred dollar bills" but in fact Dibiase is throwing around one dollar bills and the vignette has Dibiase's voiceover as follows:  "I'm the Million Dollar Man and don't get me wrong, I'm not the kind of man who throws around money, rather I take the pleasure of all these peons out here I mean look at how they fight over for some cash...look at how desperate these people look and that is what gives me pleasure, that's right I feel pleased doing it but that's not hundred dollar bills I'm throwing as they think I am...I could, but I wouldn't waste that much money as I'm really throwing one dollar bills to also teach these peons a lesson that you could never be like me, like the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase".
Gorilla: Are you kidding me Brain? He could've at least thrown hundred dollar bills and still he only did it for his pleasure not even charity.
Heenan: How many bills have you thrown around? (Gorilla shakes his head) See you've not once done a good deed like Dibiase has done... Gorilla: Give me a break. Matches:
The New Dream Team def. jobbers via pinfall
Outback Jack def. jobber via pinfall
The Jumping Bomb Angels def. The Glamour Girls (c) via pinfall to become the NEW WWF Women's Tag Team Champions
Demolition def. jobbers via pinfall
Nikolai Volkoff (w/Slick) def. Billy Jack Haynes via pinfall
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 14, 2016 8:31:00 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
July 27th, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan
Ted Dibiase Vignette: Dibiase and Virgil enter a five-star hotel and talk to the hotel clerk. Ted: I'm looking for the best room you got, only the best. Clerk: Well sir our best room is the Penthouse suite, but it's currently reserved by a nice couple on their honeymoon, we do have a junior suite...
Ted: (laughs) Are you kidding me, do I look like a guy who needs a junior suite, do you know who I am? Clerk: No sir. Ted: I'm the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase...Virgil (Virgil hands over a hundred dollar bill)...I need the penthouse suite and I need it now.
Clerk: Well sir the penthouse suite costs a lot more than a hundred dollars and besides it's booked... Ted: No you don't understand...Virgil (three hundred dollar bills more are given) Clerk: Umm sir...I...O I get it...ummm look my boss will not be happy if I took this Ted: I respect a woman who wants to bargain, very well Virgil (five more hundred dollar bills) Clerk: Give me a moment.
Virgil is with the clerk at the penthouse suite door as Virgil shouts at the honeymoon couple to leave. The couple gather their things are in shock, as Dibiase looks at the camera.
Ted: Don't think that I'm a bad guy for doing this, hey I needed the room more than this couple who are on their honeymoon because let's be honest, the way they are, they're not going to last a few weeks and like most marriages they end in divorce (laughs) so once again I proved it that everyone's got a price for the Million Dollar Man.
Matches:
Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) def. Dangerous Danny Davis via pinfall
The One Man Gang def. Jose Luis Rivera via pinfall
Dino Bravo def. Scott Casey via pinfall
Bob Orton Jr. def. Jerry Allen via pinfall
Paul Roma def. Shadow #1 via pinfall
Jim Powers def. Shadow #2 via pinfall
Tito Santana def. The Magnificent Muraco (w/Heenan) via DQ.
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 14, 2016 8:55:00 GMT -5
Saturday Night's Main Event
August 1st, 1987 (Jul.27 taping)
Veterans Memorial, Pheonix, Arizona
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" VenturaNote: There was no August SNME, but it was quite a gap from May to October with no major event like The Big Event that was in the previous year...in this timeline NBC wanted another show and it was done as Vince wanted to push other stars like Ted Dibiase.
Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase (w/Virgil) vs. Billy Jack Haynes in Singles competition. At the beginning of the match Dibiase offers a hundred dollars to anyone in the audience who could rub his body with oil to get him ready. A woman comes in and quickly does so and Dibiase gives her the money. Billy Jack Haynes can't believe it and attacks Dibiase early on. Ted Dibiase five minutes in gets his sleeper hold finisher for the win. Winner: Ted Dibiase via sleeper_________________________________________________ King Harley Race & Ravishing Rick Rude (w/Heenan) def. Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff & Omar Atlas in a Tag match via pinfall. Rude pins Atlas in the ring while Orndorff and Race were going at it on the outside. Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) def. The Honkey Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) via DQ. Jimmy Hart uses his speakerphone and strikes Savage's back for the referee to call for the bell. _________________________________________________ Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Killer Khan (w/Mr. Fuji) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. Highlights are shown from previous encounters including the infamous green mist that happened in Boston in this timeline. Hogan is in the ring as both Khan and Fuji go after Hogan, but Hogan starts to Hulk up and clotheslines them both as the bell rings. Hogan and Khan go at it, till while the referee doesn't look, Khan spits out the green mist as Hogan was in a good distance away this time but it gets into his eyes and he shouts. Hogan struggles on the mat as Khan lands a suplex on Hogan. The referee notices and gives Khan a warning. Khan lands chops and the thumb choke hold. Hogan is outcold as the referee does an arm count to two. Hogan is up and counters with punches and a clothesline. Hogan does a running knee kick as Khan is on the outside. Hogan and Khan land punches back and forth on the outside for the countout. Winner: N/A via Double Countout. Hogan regains the World titleHogan and Khan continue fighting on the outside till WWF officials stop them. It's revealed that Killer Khan is temporarily suspended due to the use of an illegal green mist during a match for a second time. _________________________________________________ Butch Reed (w/Slick) def. Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat (c) via pinfall to become the NEW WWF Intercontinental Champion. This marks Butch Reed the first African-American to win a WWF Championship. Ricky was getting a leave because of his son, and instead of losing to HTM, Vince decided to give it to Reed (who was the original guy to win anyway but he no showed an event) who already had a strong push early on and to test how a heel African-American champion could work. 
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 15, 2016 11:34:37 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
August 3rd, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan
Gorilla: The Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase has proven himself recently when he defeated Billy Jack Haynes. Not only this, but take a look at this match up where he went up against Tito Santana take a look: Ted Dibiase (w/Virgil) def. Tito Santana via pinfall. Dibiase got the roll up victory on Tito.
Heenan: I told you before Gorilla, Ted Dibiase is one of the best out there. Gorilla: I do have to agree that he is a tough competitor, but did you see what he did at a recent show at the LA Sports arena? Heenan: What did he do?
Video is shown of Dibiase paying Iron Mike Sharpe in cash to face Scott Casey for him. Scott Casey gets the pinfall and Ted Dibiase has Virgil beat up on Mike Sharpe and take back the cash that was in his tights.
 Heenan: What he can't pay a man to wrestle for him? It's like having a manager. Same idea. Gorilla: O give me a break, it's laziness and that's not how it works here in the WWF and now folks look at what the Million Dollar Man did to this kid, this kid who deserved every bit of that money... ____________________________________ Ted Dibiase and Virgil (who has a basketball) are on stage:  Ted: I want all you peons out there to listen up, I am the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase and as rich as I am I want to help a poor and unfortunate kid out here with a chance to win five hundred big ones. All this kid has to do is dribble this basketball fifteen times in a row and the five hundred bucks is his or her. So Virgil let's bring out a kid (Virgil brings out an African-American kid with a Hulkamania T-Shirt)...Is that you're hero kid, Hulk Hogan? Kid: Yes. Ted: (laughs) I get it get it you know he's the World Heavyweight Champion, but Kid you got a lot to learn about how life works so you want five hundred dollars (laughs) you look like you could use one (laughs) alright let's see what you got (the Kid dribbles to ball as the fans count along with him until he gets to fourteen and Dibiase kicks the ball) Oooo...nooo....you were supposed to get fifteen but only got fourteen so you can't have the money. I'm sorry kid but that's what you get for liking Hulk Hogan. Vitamins and prayers aren't what makes you win, money makes you a winner alright and everyone's got a price for the Million Dollar Man. ____________________________________ Gorilla: Sickening just sickening. Heenan: Dibiase has a point money is what makes the world go round and that kid learned the hard truth about life. Gorilla: O give me a break. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 15, 2016 12:16:36 GMT -5
WWF Superstars of Wrestling
August 8th, 1987
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura
Hulk Hogan promo on the Dibiase basketball incident:  In all my years not once have I ever seen a kid be treated so badly man...all my Hulksters saw it man, I can't believe this Multi-Million Dollar Man this scum who only cares about money would do something like that (highlights shown of the incident)...that kid the brave little Hulkster dribbled to fourteen he just had one more dribble and ya you kicked the ball...but you know brother even if that kid got to fifteen dribbles you weren't going to pay him off were you Multi-Million Dollar Man? (shakes head) I don't think you would. Matches: Sensational Sherri def. Velvet McIntyre (c) via pinfall to become the NEW WWF Ladies World Champion. Sherri debuted in July and defeated Fabulous Moolah to become the No.1 Contender and in this match she pinned Velvet to become the new Champion.  Hillbilly Jim & The Bulldogs def. Magnificent Muraco & King Kong Bundy (w/Heenan) via DQ in a Handicap match
Demolition def. jobbers via pinfall
The Hart Foundation (Kid/Bret) (c) def. The Young Stallions via pinfall to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships
Jake "the Snake" Roberts def. Barry Horowitz via pinfall
The One Man Gang (w/Slick) def. jobber via pinfall |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 16, 2016 17:10:21 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
August 17th, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanThe Princess Bride trailer is shown with Andre the Giant as supporting cast and the movie is releasing nationwide on September 25, 1987. The Battle for Bam Bam Bigelow is going to be shown in the next few weeks as Managers try to persuade him to join their family. Matches:Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase (w/Virgil) vs. Hillbilly Jim in Singles competition. Ted Dibiase comes to the ring and offers Hillbilly Jim a hundred dollars to forfeit the match. Jim takes the cash and as the referee was about to call for the bell, Jim punches out Dibiase and they go at it. Virgil manages to take back the money. Later in the match, Dibiase gets the sleeper hold finisher for the win. Winner: Ted Dibiase via sleeper holdThe Young Stallions def. The Hart Foundation (c) via DQ.
Killer Khan def. Lanny Poffo via pinfall.
Cowboy Bob Orton def. George "the Animal" Steele via pinfall
Ravishing Rick Rude def. Scott Casey via pinfall
The One Man Gang def. The Junkyard Dog (w/Davey Boy and Lou Albano) via pinfall |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 16, 2016 18:54:37 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
August 24th, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan
Matches: Ted Dibiase pays off "Mr. Washington" to take on Chris Curtis in his stead. Curtis gets the pinfall and Dibiase and Virgil beat up on Mr. Washington and they take back their money. The "Natural" Butch Reed (w/Slick) (c) def. Jim Evans via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Superstar Billy Graham comes out and beats up on Reed, making his long awaited return officials. The Fabulous Rougeaus def. The Shadows via pinfall
The One Man Gang def. Outback Jack via pinfall.
Nikolai Volkoff (w/Slick) def. Jerry Allen via pinfall
Rick Martel def. Barry Horowitz via pinfall
King Harley Race (w/Heenan) def. Brutus Beefcake via Countout. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 17, 2016 8:28:58 GMT -5
Paul Boesch Retirement Show
August 28th, 1987
Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, TX (12,000 sellout)
Hosts: Bruce Prichard, Mike McGuirk and Pete Doherty.
For those who don't know Paul Boesch was a Houston Wrestling promoter and for his retirement in his honour the WWF drew a sell-out crowd for the televised event. George Bush Sr (who was at the time VP) delivered a telegram thanking Paul Boesch for his military service and retirement during the event. The card and results will differ a bit in this timeline.
Sam Houston def. Steve Lombardi via pinfall
Brutus Beefcake def. Johnny V via submission
Tom Prichard def. Mark Lewin via pinfall___________________________________________________
Hulk Hogan (c) vs. The One Man Gang (w/Slick) for the WWF Heavyweight Championship The Hulkster gets in the ring and he locks up with Gang. Gang whips Hogan to the ropes for a clothesline and lands an elbow drop. Gang taunts the fans and Hogan is up nearly hulking up. Hogan blocks and lands punches and goes for an early bodyslam, but Gang uses the ropes to land on Hogan as they fall on the mat. Gang gets Hogan up and bodyslams him at ease. Gang hits the ropes and goes for a legdrop to humiliate Hogan, but Hogan moves out of the way. The match goes on till Hogan gets the three punch, bodyslam and legdrop for the win. Winner: Hulk Hogan via pinfall to retain the WWF Heavyweight Championship
___________________________________________________ Sensational Sherri (c) def. The Fabulous Moolah via pinfall to retain the WWF Ladies World Championship.
The Bulldogs def. Sika & Kamala via pinfall
___________________________________________________ Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase (w/Virgil) vs. Jim Duggan in Singles competition Ted Dibiase gets in the ring and offers Jim Duggan a thousand dollars to forfeit the match. Duggan knocks out Virgil and clotheslines Dibiase who is still in his regular attire. Duggan whips Dibiase to the ropes, but Dibiase ducks a clothesline and hits one of his own. Duggan stands still and Dibiase can't believe it, Duggan lands a few chops and forces Dibiase to a corner. However Dibiase lands elbows and forces Duggan to the corner and lands punches. He whips Duggan to another corner hard and runs into Duggan's fist. Duggan gets the atomic drop and backbreaker for the pin to two. Duggan has a chinlock, but Dibiase lifts him for a german suplex. Dibiase lands three elbow drops and a jumping stomp to his face. Dibiase goes for the piledriver but Duggan reverses it. Duggan hits the ropes and jumps over Dibiase, Dibiase is up and its a hip toss. Dibiase works on the arm as Duggan gets up, Dibiase whips him to the ropes, but Duggan lands a clothesline and starts to get the fans riled up. Dibiase is up and land a back elbow from a celebrating Duggan. Dibiase goes for the Million Dollar Dream finisher and locks it on for the win. Winner: Ted Dibiase via submissionDibiase places a twenty dollar bill into Duggan's mouth and leaves the ring. ___________________________________________________ Tito Santana & Mil Mascaras def. Demolition (w/Mr. Fuji) via DQ. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 18, 2016 8:37:53 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
September 10th, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan
 Gorilla: What a rough couple of months it has been for the two-time WWF World Heavyweight Champion, Hulk Hogan. Not only did he defeat Andre the Giant to win back the World title at Wrestlemania III, he has been taking on all comers from the One Man Gang, King Harley Race, the Intercontinental Champion Butch Reed and Killer Khan. Heenan: Hogan may be a busy man but he won't be so busy after Andre is done with him. Gorilla: Now I know Andre is busy waiting for his movie release and from what you've told me he is retraining for a rematch. Heenan: Well guess what I've invited Andre the Giant on next week's episode of Prime Time Wrestling, he will be joining us here in studio. Gorilla: Wow really? Heenan: That's right and he's got a lot to say about the World Heavyweight Championship and has a message for Hulk Hogan. Gorilla: I can't wait to hear from him. Matches:
The Hart Foundation (c) (w/Jimmy Hart & Jim Neidhart) def. The Fabulous Rougeaus via pinfall to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship
Tito Santana def. Ron Bass via Countout
Mr. Wonderful (w/Bob Orton) def. Scott Casey via pinfall. Paul Orndorff still wants the King's Crown. The One Man Gang (w/Slick) def. jobber via pinfallRick Martel def. Tama via pinfall. The Islanders who still have Matilda beat up on Rick Martel till Tito Santana makes the save forming the tag team with Martel known as Strike Force. Butch Reed (w/Slick) (c) def. jobber via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 18, 2016 9:00:00 GMT -5
WWF at Boston Garden
September 12th, 1987
Live on NESN
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon, Lord Alfred Hayes and Pete Doherty
Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase (w/Virgil) vs. Brutus Beefcake in Singles competition
 Dibiase and Beefcake are in the ring. Dibiase offers five hundred dollars in cash to Beefcake to forfeit the match. Brutus accepts the cash, but knocks down both Virgil and Dibiase. He runs to the outside and hands over the cash to some fans on the outside. Dibiase saw it and can't believe it as the bell rings. Brutus gets into the ring and blocks Dibiase and starts to land punches and chops. They go at it till Beefcake is tossed to the outside and Virgil starts to beat up on Beefcake as Ted tries to distract the referee. Later in the match, Beefcake goes for the sleeper hold, but Ted counters pushing him to a corner and gets the roll up victory (the original finish was he held on to the tights, but to make Dibiase stronger he gets a clean win). Winner: Ted Dibiase via pinfallDibiase celebrates in the ring as Virgil tosses over Brutus' barber set. Virgil holds on to Beefcake as Dibiase wants to cut his hair, but Beefcake kicks Dibiase and knocks down Virgil. He grabs a hold of his scissors and wants to go after Dibiase, but Dibiase manages to run away. ____________________________________________________________ The Islanders (w/Heenan) def. The Bulldogs (w/Lou Albano) via Countout. Both the Junkyard Dog and Davey Boy Smith run out later in the match to get a hold of Matilda and they run to the back losing the match, but finally getting their dog back. ____________________________________________________________ Hulk Hogan & Superstar Billy Graham vs. Killer Khan and Butch Reed (w/Mr. Fuji & Slick) in a Tag Team Match
 Billy Graham and World Champion Hulk Hogan make their way out together with the Real American music. Intercontinental Champion Butch Reed and Killer Khan are waiting in the ring. It's Hogan and Khan in the ring and they go at it. Hogan gets the advantage early on and tags Billy. Billy is in and attacks Khan, till Khan makes the tag to Reed. Later in the match, Billy and Khan are in the ring as Billy goes for his bearhug finisher, but Khan spits out his green mist over Billy Graham's eyes and he's blinded big time. The referee stops the match.
Winner: Hulk Hogan & Superstar Billy Graham via DQThe Hulkster clotheslines both Reed and Khan. Hogan tosses them both out of the ring as WWF Officials try to help Billy Graham up. The aftermatch follow up shows Billy Graham heading to a hospital. This was a work to play off Graham's health problems. from his injuries. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 18, 2016 9:29:34 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
September 17, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanAndre the Giant joins in studio, mostly stares at the camera and let's Heenan do most of the talking.  Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan review current Title Holders and show highlights of title changes:
WWF World Heavyweight Champion - Hulk Hogan, won it from Andre the Giant at WMIII WWF Intercontinental Champion - The "Natural" Butch Reed, won it from Ricky Steamboat WWF Tag Team Champions - The Hart Foundation: Bret Hart & Dynamite Kid, won it from the Bulldogs (Junkyard Dog & Davey Boy Smith) WWF Ladies World Champion - Sensational Sherri, won it from Velvet McIntyre WWF Women's Tag Team Champions - The Jumping Bomb Angels, won it from The Glamour Girls The King's Crown - King Harley Race, won it at the Wrestling Classic II tournament in 1986
Gorilla: I'm sure even Ted Dibiase will want a shot at some gold here in the World Wrestling Federation. We know that former World Champion, and your one time friend Brain, Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff, wants the King's Crown... Heenan: He'll never get it, Harley Race will always be the King. Gorilla: Well Andre, I know the Brain is your mouthpiece... Heenan: Hey hey don't you dare even try. Gorilla: Andre you and I were in the ring once, speak up...man to man, I got to know it's been months since you lost the World Heavyweight Championship, I want to know when I are you going ask for your rematch? Heenan: In time... Andre: Wait...I will have my rematch when I want my rematch. Heenan: There you have it when Andre is ready and right now he's got Hollywood and fame to worry about. Gorilla: Come on Andre we all want to see you back in the ring, maybe not with the likes of Bobby Heenan by yourside...  Heenan: You can't insult me on this show, I should have my own show... Gorilla: O like you did insult me on numerous occasions? Don't you remember the banana incident, Andre did you know he did that to me making me think you were training at a gym... Andre: When I return to the ring, you will know and but as for Hulk Hogan...he will feel it (laughs) Gorilla: Talk about a sinister message to the Hulkster. Heenan: That's right Hulk Hogan and when Andre returns and challenges you for the World title, you'll be sorry you ever betrayed this man. Gorilla: O give me a break Hulk Hogan has never... Heenan: Hogan laughed at him, mocked him, used this man and Andre will become the World Heavyweight Champion for a second time I promise you. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 19, 2016 8:19:26 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square Garden
September 21st, 1987
Live on MSG Network (sellout)
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Lord Alfred HayesMr. Wonderful (w/Bob Orton) def. Magnificent Muraco (w/Heenan) via pinfall. Harley Race runs in and Muraco double teams Paul Orndorff, but Bob Orton manages to stop them.
The Islanders (w/Heenan) def. Strike Force via pinfall. Tama was the legal man, but Haku got the pin over Martel. ______________________________________________________ Hulk Hogan (c) vs. The One Man Gang (w/Slick) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship The Hulkster gets in the ring and he locks up with Gang. Hogan whips Gang to the ropes for a clothesline and he doesn't fall, Hogan hits another one and Gang finally falls. Hogan gets the early advantage till Gang blocks and lands punches and chops. Gang bodyslams Hogan and lands two elbow drops for the pin to two. Later in the match, Hogan slams Gang and goes for the legdrop and pin, but Slick distracts the referee. Hogan goes after Slick as Gang follows Hogan and both participants go at it on the outside for the countout.
Winner: N/A via Double Countout______________________________________________________ Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) def. The "Natural" Butch Reed (w/Slick) (c) via Countout. Butch Reed retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 19, 2016 9:15:03 GMT -5
Saturday Night's Main Event
October 3rd, 1987
Hersheypark Arena, Pennsylvania
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura
The "Natural" Butch Reed (w/Slick) (c) vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) for the WWF Intercontinental Championship Randy gets the early advantage, but Reed manages to beat up on Savage. Later Savage gets hurt when he goes for a double axe handle on the outside but Reed manages to hit his gut and smash him to the ringpost. Randy gets into the ring at nine. Reed goes for an atomic drop, but Savage kicks the ropes to sling back and land on Reed for a pin to three. Winner: Randy "Macho Man" Savage via pinfall to become the NEW WWF Intercontinental Champion As Savage celebrates with the IC title, Slick calls out Nikolai Volkoff and The One Man Gang and they run as they beat up on Randy Savage. Elizabeth is shouting for them to stop till Slick grabs a hold of Elizabeth and she slaps him. She runs to the back. Jesse says that Elizabeth left her man and Vince is shouting that someone should stop this madness. Reed and Volkoff manage to hold down Randy Savage till The One Man Gang lands the big splash. Suddenly Hulk Hogan runs out with Miss Elizabeth to a massive pop and Hogan runs in as Gang was going for a second splash and he clears the ring of Reed and Volkoff. Hogan clotheslines Gang who falls on the outside. Elizabeth is helping Randy up, and as Randy is up he is about to knock down Hogan, but Elizabeth tries to explain it to Randy. Randy has his hand out and Hulk looks at the fans and shakes it, handing over the IC title belt to the new Champion.  _______________________________________________________ Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff (w/Bob Orton Jr) def. King Harley Race (w/Heenan) via DQ. Harley Race retains the the King's Crown. Race used the crown and smashed it over Paul's head for the DQ. _______________________________________________________ Mean Gene Interview with Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage:  Gene: I must say first of all Randy Savage congratulations on winning back the Intercontinental Championship...(Hogan and Randy are looking like they're about to shake hands) What is this? Hulk: I don't know Mean Gene man I just feel something's up man like I'm about to enter the twilight zone. Randy: Oooo ya! Something is happening here ya! Gene: Are we about to see an alliance between the Madness and Hulkamania? (Randy and Hulk shake hands) Randy: Ooo ya! This is the beginning of something new ya something no one could ever imagine ya a force so strong I can't even comprehend it ya! Hulk: I feel it Mean Gene I feel it more than ever I thought Hulkamania was the most powerful force in the universe brother but I've now entered the Madness (Randy shouts ya!) and with our combined power man...I feel like...like the Mega Powers are born brother...
Randy: Oooo ya! (they leave) Gene: Looks like we are going to see the beginning of a wonderful friendship between them, the Mega Powers wow, back to you Vince. _______________________________________________________ Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase is on the stage with Virgil and he says he can not only buy anything he wants, he can even buy any woman he wants as his personal valet, whether their married or not. Dibiase offers a $100,000 contract per year for the position of valet to any woman in the audience. Dibiase has Virgil look for a woman and Virgil asks one to come down. A woman walks to the stage.  Dibiase: Now now there would you like to become my personal valet? I already got a bodyguard and a valet is all I need. Woman: Yes...(nods)...if the price is right Dibiase: (laughs) She gets it! She finally gets it I respect that. But you see I need someone more beautiful, someone more elegant...someone who just isn't you. However...because I respect that you understand that everyone's got a price...I'm going to offer you a thousand dollars (Virgil holds up cash) and I'll give it to you if you bow down and bark like a dog (laughs) The woman bows and starts to bark, but the barking doesn't sound good.Dibiase: Now now that's the worst bark I've ever heard for a bi(censor) (laughs, gets huge heat) I'm sorry but you won't be getting anything from me. I will find her...I will find my personal valet but it won't be found in this stink poor peon of a town they call Hershey. _______________________________________________________ Sensational Sherri (c) def. Missy Hyatt via pinfall to retain the WWF Ladies World Championship
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Hulk Hogan (c) vs. The Honky Tonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship  Hogan is in the ring and he starts to land punches on HTM. HTM tries to counter, but fails at each attempt. Hogan tosses him to a corner and lands the ten punch. Hogan clotheslines him, a hip toss and a huge elbow drop for the pin to two. Hogan bodyslams HTM and tosses him to the outside. Hogan poses for the fans. HTM regroups with Jimmy Hart and gets back in. He blocks Hogan and starts to land punches and lands a piledriver. Hogan gets back up no selling it, till HTM gets frustrated and tries to beat up on Hogan, but Hogan clotheslines him out of the ring. Vince says that Hogan's strength must be because of his alliance with the Madness. Jesse plays it off as Hogan being a show off and lucky. Hogan is on the outside and lands punches to HTM. Jimmy Hart jumps on Hogan's back as Hogan pushes him back. Hogan points at Hart till HTM grabs his chair and smashes it over Hogan's back. He runs back in the ring for the countout. Winner: Honky Tonk Man via Countout. Hulk Hogan retains the World titleJimmy Hart grabs the World title belt and hands it over to HTM as they celebrate but Vince reminds viewers that a title cannot change hands with a countout. Hogan is hurt on the outside. Hogan starts to Hulk up in anger when he sees the guitar in pieces he runs in and attacks both HTM and Jimmy Hart. Suddenly Bret, Kid and Neidhart all run in and try to attack Hogan. They start to beat up on him. It's five against one till Randy Savage with Elizabeth behind him runs out with a steel chair to make the save. Elizabeth approves of the Mega Powers and raises their hands to end the night. 
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 21, 2016 11:16:22 GMT -5
WWF Houston Wrestling
October 9th, 1987
Hosts: Bruce Prichard, Mike McGuirk and Pete DohertyTelevised Live Program:
Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase (w/Virgil) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship
 The first confrontation between the two as Hulk Hogan wanted to teach Dibiase a lesson for what he has done so far and for what he did to that little Hulkster who dribbled a basketball. Highlights of what Ted Dibiase has done so far and his vignettes are shown. Dibiase gets into the ring and gets a mic before Hulk Hogan comes in.  Ted: Now listen up all of you, as you all know everyone's got a price for the Million Dollar Man and I am looking for a new valet, but before I find her (laughs) I have to take on the World Heavyweight Champion and just prove to you all how good I really am (gets interrupted as Hulk Hogan comes out).  Hogan gets in the ring and points at Ted, tearing his shirt and passing over the World title belt to the referee. They lock up, Dibiase works on Hogan's arm, but Hogan whips him easily to a corner and goes for a clothesline, but Dibiase gets out of the way as Hogan lands on the turnbuckle. Dibiase does a hiptoss and works on the arm. Dibiase lands kicks and gets Hogan up as Hogan counters and manages to toss Dibiase on the outside. Hogan follows him till Virgil shoves Hogan to the ringpost hurting his back. Dibiase breaks the count and lands punches on Hogan. He tosses Hogan back in the ring as Dibiase starts to work on Hogan's back and lands two elbow drops on the back and a jumping stomp on the back of Hogan's head. Hogan is up and Dibiase clotheslines him at ease. He taunts the fans. Hogan starts to hulk up as Dibiase is distracted. Hogan lands punches and whips Dibiase to the ropes for an Axe Bomber. Hogan lands an atomic drop and smashes Ted's head on the turnbuckle five times, Hogan whips him to another corner and Hogan lands the clothesline. Hogan goes for the big boot and lands it but Dibiase falls on the outside. Hogan once again goes on the outside and as Virgil tries to land punches, Hogan blocks it and pushes him aside, but Dibiase clotheslines Hogan who lands on the steel steps. Ted is on the apron and lands diving elbow drop on Hogan and runs back into the ring for the countout win.
Winner: Ted Dibiase via Countout.
Dibiase is celebrating in the ring as Virgil gets back in the ring and hands over the World title belt to Dibiase. However the referee takes it away as the announcer reminds everyone that a title cannot change hands this way. Dibiase argues with the referee and leaves. Hulk Hogan is hurt and gets to the stage with the World title belt where Bruce Prichard is waiting to interview him.  Bruce: Well Hulkster it looks like Ted Dibiase got the countout victory over you. Hulk: (is really angry) How could he take this title belt away like that? How? You can't become a champion this way man....Does Dibiase think a countout will bring down the Hulkster well he's wrong man! Dibiase may won the match, but the war isn't over brother. Bruce: Dibiase has really proven himself tonight, but will you offer Ted Dibiase a rematch? Hulk: If you're think I'm scared of the multi-Million Dollar Man, you're wrong because I'll give him a title shot at any time brother even as low-lifes like him don't deserve it. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 21, 2016 12:02:05 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
October 15th, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan
Heenan: I've got a huge announcement to make...Andre the Giant is making a return at the first ever Survivor Series on November 26th, that's right Andre the Giant is assembling a team of his own to challenge Hulk Hogan's own team and we know it's going to be filled with a bunch of losers.
Gorilla: This is fantastic news, will you tell us about Andre's team?
Heenan: Hulk Hogan doesn't stand a chance, they're calling it the Giants, which consist of Andre the Giant, One Man Gang, King Kong Bundy, Kamala and Black Jack Mulligan (recently turned heel), the biggest giants in professional wrestling assembled into one ring. Gorilla: Hopefully we'll have a response from Hulk Hogan soon to see if he'll take on the challenge and who his partners will actually be. Miss Elizabeth interview with Craig DeGeorge:  Craig: It's been sometime since we last spoke and I stand before the valet of the new WWF Intercontinental Champion, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Miss Elizabeth. Elizabeth I have to ask, that's a beautiful looking necklace is that real diamonds? Liz: Yes...it's strange how I got it actually at Saturday Night's Main Event I got a package saying it was from a secret admirer earlier that night, but it was obviously Randy...he was being romantic. Craig: Well I'm sure you have many secret admirers, but that's quite an expensive gift it really shows how Randy feels about you though I got to ask, how do you feel about him now as the new WWF Intercontinental Champion? Liz: I'm more than happy and never felt happier for the Macho Man. Craig: It also seemed that he has now found a new alliance with Hulk Hogan.
Liz: O yes I'm happy for the both of them and I can't wait to see the Mega Powers united.
Craig: Well both men are busy and got quite a handful as Championship holders. Liz: We'll probably have to wait and see.
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 21, 2016 14:51:34 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
October 22nd, 1987
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanMillion Dollar Man Ted Dibiase with Virgil are on stage with Craig DeGeorge  Craig: I have to ask Mr. Ted Dibiase, you have made your mark here in the World Wrestling Federation and recently scored a victory over the World Heavyweight Champion, Hulk Hogan.
Ted: What you need to understand is that as long as championship gold is not around my waist the victories that I gain over any champion won't matter. But even championships can be bought, you can be bought, everyone out here can be bought...
Craig: I don't think you can actually buy a World title... Ted: You really don't know how the world works do you?
Craig: Now what about your search for a new valet? If you claim that money can buy anyone why haven't you found her yet?
Ted: Why don't you shut your mouth and listen to what I have to say because yes I'm looking for a valet, but not just any valet, a real woman of elegance who with a diamond necklace would make her shine bright by my side... Craig: Wait wait...did you say diamond necklace? Ted: Now now we don't need to go there (laughs), because I have my eyes on this particular woman. No I don't need anyone to love, sure money can buy love, but I need someone who will be my side as I win the World Heavyweight Championship or any championship for that matter and prove to the world that I am the best. Craig: Are you talking about her...Miss... Ted: (puts a few hundred in Craig's pocket) now now... Craig: I don't think I could accept this I would get fired... Ted: Think of it as a gift for your hard work here in the WWF and as for your Hulk Hogan any time any place and everyone's got a price for the Million Dollar Man! Matches: Mr. Wonderful def. Hercules (w/Heenan) via DQ
King Kong Bundy (w/Heenan) def. jobber via pinfall
Tito Santana def. Haku (w/Heenan) via Countout
The Young Stallions def. jobbers via pinfall
Magnificent Muraco (w/Heenan) def. Billy Jack Haynes via pinfallThe Bulldogs (w/Albano) def. The New Dream Team via pinfall |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 21, 2016 20:19:25 GMT -5
WWF in Paris
October 23rd, 1987 (Live on Canal+)
Bercy Stadium, Paris, France (sell out)
Hosts: Guy Hauray & Frenchy Martin
Gorilla Monsoon interviews Macho Man Randy Savage (later repeated on local U.S programs): 
Savage: Ooo ya once again ya once again I am the lord and master of the ring ya the Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion ya and I've got new comers and old comers rounding about ya Gorilla: Well I got to say that you have done a tremendous job here in the World Wrestling Federation, you are a two-time Intercontinental Champion and on your way to new heights. Savage: Ooo ya new heights of gold and new alliances ya I know I know Macho Madness and Hulkamania are taking the WWF by storm and no one knows it better than me ya no one ya Gorilla: I have to ask there are some rumours going around about the diamond necklace.
Savage: What necklace?
Gorilla: The one you gave Miss Elizabeth? Savage: I did? Gorilla: Well were you the one who gave it to her? Savage: Who do you think bought her the dress she wears ya look I am a busy man and I buy her things all her time you should see the collection of high priced shoes... Gorilla: But that's a whole lot of diamonds we're talking about tens of thousands if not six figures worth of diamonds. (Randy stays silent and looks confused) You know it's a lot and rumours have it that it was well not you that you weren't the one that gave it to her... Savage: (gets angry) What are you implying? Someone gave it to her! (Gorilla shakes his head) Who? Who! (leaves) Gorilla: Whoa. Matches:
Jim Duggan def. Iron Sheik via pinfall
King Harley Race (w/Heenan) def. Junkyard Dog via DQ to retain the King's Crown. Andre the Giant makes an appearance as guest observer on the outside (instead of referee) and Junkyard Dog attacks Andre forcing the referee to call for a DQ.  Outback Jack def. Nikolai Volkoff via pinfall
The Fabulous Rougeaus def. The New Dream Team via pinfall.
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 23, 2016 15:44:42 GMT -5
WWF Superstars of Wrestling
October 31st, 1987
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura
Demolition (w/Mr. Fuji) def. jobbers via pinfall
The Ultimate Warrior (recently renamed from Dingo to Ultimate) def. jobber via pinfall
Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) (c) def. The Shadow via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
After Randy Savage defends his IC title, he is seen backstage on the phone trying to get an appraisal of the diamond necklace and investigates on who bought it for Miss Elizabeth.  Sam Houston def. Dangerous Danny Davis via pinfallMillion Dollar Man Ted Dibiase (w/Virgil) def. Sivi Afi via pinfallAfter Ted Dibiase wins and celebrates in the ring, Randy Savage runs out like a maniac and goes after Dibiase who runs out. Virgil gets in front of Dibiase as Randy is shouting and pointing at Dibiase who is leaving ringside. 
Vince: What in the world is going on! Jesse: I knew it McMahon who else could afford that necklace, isn't it obvious it was from the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase. Vince: But why would he...
Jesse: Dibiase is looking for a valet it's clear that he wants to buy off Elizabeth. Vince: I can't believe it! Randy runs to the back to end the show. |
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