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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 26, 2016 18:38:36 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
February 19th, 1988
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan
Gorilla: Wrestlemania IV is gearing up to be a big one folks, as the Undisputed Intercontinental Championship tournament is being setup. Take a look at the Tournament brackets:  Wrestlemania IV: Undisputed Intercontinental Championship Tournament (tentative)Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat vs. Greg Valentine (w/Jimmy Hart)
One Man Gang (w/Slick) vs. Bam Bam Bigelow (w/Oliver)
Brutus Beefcake vs. The Honkytonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart)
Rick Rude (w/Heenan) vs. Hacksaw Jim DugganGorilla: Most of you are wondering about the former Intercontinental Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage, and from what we've been told is that he has declined the offer to enter the tournament and he had this to say... Randy Savage promo:  Ooo ya I got my eye patch under my glasses ya it's healing I got lucky ya but you Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase oo ya you got so lucky that I didn't end your career right there and then it was a fluke! But I saw the worst thing imaginable as the coward you are you couldn't take the World title away from Hulk Hogan ya you had to cheat! You paid the referee! You made another man win it for you that just shows the kind of man you are ya (get's really angry) you can be beaten ya and I want to beat you for what you did to Elizabeth ya! Matches: The Main Event World Championship match between Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan replayed The Conquistadors def. jobbers via pinfall Dino Bravo (w/Frenchy Martin) def. SD Jones via pinfall Harley Race & Hercules def. The Bulldogs via pinfall Ron Bass def. Hillbilly Jim via pinfall
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 26, 2016 19:51:48 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square Garden
February 22nd, 1988
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Lord Alfred HayesTed Dibiase interview with Craig DeGeorge:  Craig: With me at this time is the new WWF Heavyweight Champion of the World the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase and tonight he'll be in his first title defense since the Main Event. Ted: I told the world that I would do it and I did it I became the Heavyweight Champion of the World. First title defense or the hundreth, it doesn't matter and tonight someone is going to pay up or be paid (laughs)
Craig: Now there is a lot of controversy surrounding that match that you paid off the referee, had the other referee tied up in the back and... Ted: There is no need for controversies didn't you hear what WWF President Jack Tunney had to say? I am the champion and there is nothing anyone can do about it. Craig: Tonight you've met your match in the likes of Bam Bam Bigelow... Ted: It doesn't matter if your Hulk Hogan or Bam Bam Bigelow because everyone's got a price for the Million Dollar Man (laughs and leaves) Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase (w/Virgil and Andre) (c) def. Bam Bam Bigelow (w/Oliver) via Countout to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.
Bigelow was going for the slingshot splash till Virgil interfered and he was knocked out of the ring for the countout. Dibiase celebrates with the World title.
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 27, 2016 10:26:15 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
February 22nd, 1988
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanMean Gene interview with Hulk Hogan:  Gene: It's been a difficult time for you these past few weeks ever since you were cheated out of the World Heavyweight Championship and now the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase is the Champion of the World.
Hogan: Of course it's been a hard time Mean Gene, twin referees, payoffs and controversy is spilled over my so-called title loss man, I was screwed but I'm not losing sleep because of Ted Dibiase man...I'm losing sleep over how a WWF President could make such a decision brother to strip me of the World title!
Gene: As much as I agree that it was filled with controversy, Jack Tunney is firm in his decision and has allowed you to get back your title at Saturday Night's Main Event. Hogan: It's not about the World title anymore man, it's more than that it's about justice and revenge man, I Andre the Giant you sell out, you couldn't beat me and you let that referee cheat to win a match. Think about it Andre, your whole sixteen year legacy down the drain brother. All that you've achieve, your World title reign, all gone for what? A few dirty dollars man. And that's what I want man, I want a match with you Andre, I want to go head to head to teach you a thing or two, like to taught me all those years ago, about what this is all about. So wha'cha gonna do Andre, multi-million dollar man and the rest of you cronies when Hulkamania comes crashing through your door and runs you over! Matches:The Wild Animals def. jobbers via pinfall
Rockin' Robin def. Sensational Sherri (c) via pinfall in a non-title match.
Demolition (w/Mr. Fuji) def. Ken Patera & Outback Jack via pinfall.
The Fabulous Rougeaus def. jobbers via pinfall
Brutus Beefcake def. Brian Costello via submission
Rick Rude (w/Heenan) def. Koko B. Ware via pinfall.
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 27, 2016 14:57:06 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
February 29th, 1988
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanThe episode replays most of the Royal Rumble and The Main Event matches. Wrestlemania IV Update:  Eight-Man Undisputed Intercontinental Championship Tournament
King Jake "the Snake" Roberts vs. Harley Race (w/Heenan) for the King's Crown
Strike Force (c) vs. Demolition (w/Mr. Fuji) for the WWF Tag Team Championships
The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules (w/Heenan) in Singles Competition
Sensational Sherri (c) vs. Rockin' Robin for the WWF Ladies World Championship
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 Gorilla: Well folks there is talk about a Hulk vs. Andre III match up for Wrestlemania IV. Of course Hulk Hogan could in fact win the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship at the upcoming Saturday Night's Main Event on March 12th, that could change things around with Andre the Giant getting a shot for the World title if that's the case. Heenan: Even if Hulk Hogan wins back the title, he's go no chance against Andre, it'll be the shortest reign ever. He should just give it up now. Gorilla: As for the WWF World Heavyweight Champion the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase will definitely be at Wrestlemania IV, and Dibiase has in fact accepted a challenge from the Macho Man Randy Savage in a match. Heenan: Now that'll be something, but knowing Ted Dibiase who might I had has beaten the Macho Man before, he'll walk out the victor and I have no doubt about it.
Gorilla: We'll be letting everyone know more about Wrestlemania IV in the weeks leading to the event. It's going to be a big one. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 27, 2016 18:25:59 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
March 7th, 1989
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanGorilla: Folks negotiations are underway and Hulk vs. Andre III is definitely going to happen, that's right Hulk Hogan will take on Andre the Giant at Wrestlemania IV and more details about the match will be available soon. Heenan: This is going to be the big one, by the record books and I mean that loosly, Hulk Hogan had the first match won, Andre the Giant won the second confrontation and now we'll finally see just who will come out as the victor the third and perhaps final battle between these two. This is Ali vs. Frazier III, this is bigger than the Main Event and Wrestlemania III combined. Gorilla: Not only that it could be for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship, that is if the current champion the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase loses the title this Saturday and he had this to say... Ted Dibiase promo:  So the Macho Man Randy Savage wants a match at Wrestlemania IV, well I'm definitely for it and I'm also for defending my WWF World Heavyweight Championship, because not only will I defend my World title at Saturday Night's Main Event up against Hulk Hogan, as a generous man I will place the World title on the line at Wrestlemania IV. However I don't just want any match with you Randy Savage, because at Wrestlemania I want you to put the managerial services of Miss Elizabeth on the line as well because after I'm done beating you for the one two three, I'll have the gold and the girl and the whole world will agree that everyone's got a price for the Million Dollar Man.Matches:Hercules (w/Heenan) def. Jerry Allen via submission Jim Duggan def. Ron Bass via DQ. Bad News Brown def. jobber via pinfall Scott Casey def. Barry Horowitz via pinfall King Jake "the Snake" Roberts fought Dino Bravo (w/Frenchy Martin) to a Double Countout Iron Mike Sharpe def. jobber via pinfall Demolition (w/Mr. Fuji) def. The Young Stallions via pinfall
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 27, 2016 19:50:40 GMT -5
Saturday Night's Main Event
March 12th, 1988
Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Tennessee
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" VenturaVince announces that The Main Event got over 37 Million Viewers (33 Million originally) on NBC. Brutus Beefcake def. Greg Valentine (w/Jimmy Hart)___________________________________________ Miss Elizabeth interview with Mean Gene:  Gene: I'm here at this time with the manager of the Macho Man Randy Savage, the lovely Elizabeth and Elizabeth I've been meaning to ask you about how you feel about tonight's big match between Randy Savage taking on the One Man Gang? Liz: It'll be hard, it'll be tough, but the Macho Man is more than ready. Gene: That's great to hear of course Randy Savage is preparing for his match as we speak, but I got to know how he's feeling about Wrestlemania IV, where he will be taking on the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase, and for all we know it could even be for the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship. Liz: Well first of all I want to wish Hulk Hogan the best of luck in his title match, but title or no title, Randy wants this match with Mr. Dibiase... Suddenly a flower delivery guy asks for Elizabeth and hands it over. They look over an envelope and it reads from the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase, "hope you reconsider my offer for becoming my valet" and in it is a cheque.Gene: Wait is that...whoa that's a cheque for $100,000 my goodness what is this for?
Liz: (shakes head) I can't take this (hands over the flowers to Gene). Gene: It's definitely a lot of money. It says on this card here that it's an advance for Wrestlemania IV...wow.  Randy: (comes in) What is this...what is going on here? Gene: Well these flowers came in umm... Randy: Flowers hmmm you got an admirer there Gene? Gene: Umm no actually... Randy: You're probably wondering if I'm ready I'm ready more than ever because the One Man Gang is going to be feeling a bit of the Madness ya! I'm going to go in to beat the big man! (leaves with Liz) Gene: Back to you Vince! ___________________________________________ Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) def. One Man Gang (w/Slick) via pinfall.
Randy managed to clothesline Gang from the top rope and land the elbow drop finisher for the pin and win. Vince calls it a big win. Jesse downplays it as a fluke, just like the Flukster who won't win the World title tonight. ___________________________________________ Hulk Hogan interview with Mean Gene (Dibiase, Andre and Virgil are one their way out to the ring):  Gene: I'm here at this time with the one and only Hulk Hogan, Hulk Hogan you are about to face off against the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase and here is your chance to reclaim for a third time the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. Hogan: That's right Mean Gene baby, I got all my little Hulksters by my side, I got the whole world watching this one, because tonight Ted Dibiase's going to lose what he loves the most and that's a lot of money man. He spent a whole lot to get it and will surely lose it. Sure he's never been pinned, never submitted, but that doesn't matter because tonight I will prove that he can be beaten with the training and prayers and vitamins and everything we stand for Multi-Million Dollar Man, you're done for brother!
Gene: Hulk Hogan if you win the Heavyweight Championship of the World that means that at Wrestlemania IV, you'll have to once again defend that title against the eighth-wonder of the World, Andre the Giant who just happens to be by the side of Ted Dibiase tonight.
Hogan: It won't matter Mean Gene, because it'll take more than giants to bring me down man and after I win the title tonight, we'll be flying to Trump Plaza and Andre you better be ready brother because once and for all that the controversial three count at Wrestlemania III will be put to rest and so wha'cha gonna do when the largest arms in the world wins back the championship belt once again (poses)! ___________________________________________ Ted Dibiase (w/Virgil and Andre the Giant) (c) vs. Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship Note: This match was supposed to actually happen as it was announced the night after The Main Event, but Ted Dibiase was replaced with Harley Race and because of the table incident, Race suffered a near career ending injury that left him out for almost a year. Since that match doesn't happen in this timeline, Race can still continue on till WMIV.Hulk Hogan comes out to a big pop with Dibiase waiting in the ring. Hogan locks up with Dibiase. Dibaise gets a few holds, while Hogan reverses them and he gets a chinlock till they both hit the ropes and Hogan lands a massive clothesline. Hogan bodyslams Dibiase and bodyslams him a second time. Hogan gets the fans riled up. Dibiase regroups with Andre and Virgil. He gets back in and counters Hogan as he lands punches and kicks and goes for Hogan's knees. Dibiase lands a neckbreaker and goes for the pin to two. Dibiase bodyslams Hogan and climbs the second rope to the top for a knee drop. Dibiase gets a chinlock till Hogan starts to Hulk up and tosses Dibiase on the outside. Hogan points at Andre as Andre invites Hogan to come outside. Jesse calls Hulk a coward.  Dibiase gets back in and they lock up, Hogan whips Dibiase to the drops for a hip toss and two elbow drops. Hogan whips Dibiase to a corner for the clothesline and ten punch from the top. Dibiase is dazed and falls flat on his face on the mat. Hogan gets Dibiase up for a bearhug, but Dibiase elbows Hogan and goes for the Million Dollar Dream. Hogan is outcold as he struggles to get to the ropes. Hogan is down, but he manages to get to a rope. Ted Dibiase doesn't let go of the hold and Vince says he probably wants the DQ and that Dibiase is a coward. Dibiase continues the hold till Hogan is finally outcold. The referee forcibly breaks the hold and Dibiase is arguing with the ref. Suddenly Hogan starts to Hulk up and his on his knees. Dibiase can't believe it and lands a punch. Hogan is up, Dibiase punches till Hogan blocks and lands the three punch and the big boot. Hogan goes for the legdrop, but Andre hangs onto Hogan's legs and drags him to the outside. Hogan manages to rake Andre's eyes and punch out Virgil. He gets back in the ring till Dibiase starts to land punches but Hogan is hulking up again and lands a punch on Dibiase as he falls down flat on the mat. Hogan bodyslams him and goes for a legdrop again, but Virgil on the outside gets in the ring. Hogan notices and knocks him out. Hogan lands the legdrop and goes for the pin, but Andre is already in the ring and he grabs Hogan's hair breaking the pinfall and the referee calls for the bell. Winner: Hulk Hogan via DQ. Ted Dibiase retains the WWF World title.Andre headbutts Hogan and starts to choke him out. Vince says that Hogan was cheated once again. Dibiase starts to attack Hogan and Virgil also gets a few cheap shots in. Suddenly Randy Savage runs out to a massive pop. Randy has the flowers in his hands that was given to Elizabeth and runs in and punches out Virgil and Dibiase and even stuffs the flowers in Dibiase's mouth. Andre pushes Hogan aside to the mat. Randy is watching in fear of the awesome size of Andre as their face to face. Randy however jumps on top of Andre as the fans are going wild. Randy lands several punches, but Andre manages to push him out of the ring. Andre steps on Hogan's back till Randy gets a chair and finally Andre leaves the ring.  Randy tosses the chair on the mat to check up on Hogan. Hogan is finally up and their face to face. Randy has his hand out and Hogan shakes it as Vince reminds everyone that the Mega Powers are back and they'll need to be ready for Wrestlemania IV. ___________________________________________ Strike Force (c) def. The Killer Bees via pinfall to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships. The tag team champions shook hands with the Killer Bees in this friendly match up. Martel got the crossbody pin over Blair. Jim Duggan def. Hercules (w/Heenan) via DQ. |
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Post by underjohngrohs on Oct 28, 2016 4:02:51 GMT -5
Man you're still doing this diary, I really love what you've been doing, I think putting Dibiase in as World Champion is smart. Because Dibiase should've stayed World Champion, no offense and no disrespect to the WrestleMania 4 Tournament, but I do think Dibiase could've not been stripped of the championship and he should've stayed champion until losing the belt to Savage. That's my opinion on it, but I'm real excited to see what you're going to do for WrestleMania 4. And I need help on my diary getting commented on, it's my WWF 1993-1996 Diary, and would you mind if you looked at my diary and saw it please as a little plug.
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 28, 2016 13:02:22 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
March 14th, 1988
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanOfficial Statement of WWF President Jack Tunney:  It has come to my attention that at Saturday Night's Main Event, the WWF World Heavyweight Championship match between Ted Dibiase and Hulk Hogan resulted in a disqualification when Andre the Giant clearly interfered to ensure that Dibiase would not lose the World title. With all the controversies and actions taken by Ted Dibiase and Andre the Giant in the weeks prior, I have decided to give Hulk Hogan a chance once more to regain the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania IV in a World Championship Challenge. This challenge will be as follows:
Hulk vs. Andre III: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant at Wrestlemania IV for a shot for the WWF Championship in the Main Event of Wrestlemania IV.
If Hulk Hogan or Andre the Giant win, they'll get a shot at Championship gold the same night. At the same time the first World title match at Wrestlemania IV will also be taken place as follows:
Ted Dibiase (c) vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship AND for the Managerial Services of Miss Elizabeth.
The winner of the World title match will face either Hulk Hogan or Andre the Giant in the Main Event of Wrestlemania IV. Thank you.________________________________________________ Gorilla: There you have it folks for the first time ever a World Championship Challenge is being taken place at Wrestlemania IV which will give both Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant a chance to win the World title and Brain, it looks to me that Ted Dibiase is going to have his hands full if he wants to keep the Heavyweight Championship of the World. Heenan: When Andre the Giant defeats Hulk Hogan and he will, and after Ted Dibiase retains his title, I have a feeling that Andre will forfeit the Main Event match. Dibiase has no worries at all he should look at this as an opportunity.
Gorilla: And what if Hulk Hogan wins? Or even Randy Savage? Heenan: We'll just have to see about that, but my money is on Andre. Gorilla: Of course it would be. Well folks Miss Elizabeth has decided to take the $100,000 cheque that was offered as a cash advance for the World title match at Wrestlemania IV and although one could say there are doubts, shes done the most wonderful thing Brain... Heenan: Spend it right? I'm glad she's realizing that Dibiase is going to win the match... Gorilla: The lovely Elizabeth has decided to cash in $100,000 and has donated it for a charity event at Wrestlemania IV. Heenan: So that's where the money came from...I can't believe she would do that but hey it's her money.
Gorilla: That's right and I can't wait for Wrestlemania IV. Wrestlemania IV Current Card update:
 The Miss Elizabeth 30-Man Charity Battle Royal for $100,000. The winner will receive a $100,000 cheque from Miss Elizabeth and send it to any charity they wish.
Undisputed Intercontinental Championship Tournament:___________________________
BRACKET 1:Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat vs. Greg Valentine (w/Jimmy Hart) One Man Gang (w/Slick) vs. Bam Bam Bigelow (w/Oliver) BRACKET 2:
Brutus Beefcake vs. The Honkytonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) Rick Rude (w/Heenan) vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan _______________________________ Jake "the Snake King" Roberts vs. Harley Race (w/Heenan) for the King's Crown
Strike Force (c) vs. Demolition (w/Mr. Fuji) for the WWF Tag Team Championships
The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules (w/Heenan) in Singles Competition
Sensational Sherri (c) vs. Rockin' Robin for the WWF Ladies World Championship
Bret "the Hitman" Hart vs. Dynamite Kid in Singles competition. Jimmy Hart and Jim Neidhart will be in the corner for both participants.
World Championship Challenge:_______________________________ Hulk vs. Andre III: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the GiantTed Dibiase (c) vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship AND for the Managerial Services of Miss Elizabeth. Winners will face off each other at the Main Event of Wrestlemania IV. _______________________________
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 28, 2016 15:05:24 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
March 21st, 1988
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanTed Dibiase promo:  Well well well, President Jack Tunney of the WWF wants to give me a hard time keeping my belt, but he keeps forgetting who I am and what I'm about and that everyone's got a price. So Hulk Hogan if you think you're going to beat Andre, you're in for a treat and even if you could try, it won't matter. The Million Dollar Man will make sure you won't make it to the main event and as for you Randy Savage, it won't matter Macho Man, it won't matter what you'll do because guess what, I'll have Andre the Giant by my side to watch my back and you won't even stand a chance in the ring with me. I've beaten you before so I consider it a bye in the World Championship Challenge (laughs)...
And as for you Miss Elizabeth, charity? So you decided to take the money I gave you and give it to charity? Fair enough, but like any transaction I've got an insurance policy in my man Virgil who'll be in your so-called Charity Battle Royal. Regardless, after I'm done with your Macho Man you'll be in my corner as I walk out of Wrestlemania IV, the defending World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion.Wrestlemania IV UPDATE: Celebrity Guests: Vanna White, Robin Leach, Gladys Knight, Bob Uecker and Donald Trump.
The Miss Elizabeth 30-Man Charity Battle Royal for $100,000 participants are as follows:Sam Houston, Scott Casey, Sika, George Steele, Jim Neidhart, Dangerous Danny Davis, B. Brian Blair, Jim Brunzell, Ron Bass, Hillbilly Jim, Jim Powers, Paul Roma, Nikolai Volkoff, Boris Zhukov, Ken Patera, Bad News Brown, Jacques Rougeau, Raymond Rougeau, Junkyard Dog, Davey Boy Smith, Dino Bravo, Butch Reed, Haku, Tama, Don Muraco, Koko B. Ware, Virgil, Iron Mike Sharpe, Jose Estrada and Jose Luis Rivera.
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 28, 2016 15:43:03 GMT -5
Wrestlemania IV Press Conference
March 25th, 1988 (shown as a short NBC special)
Trump Plaza, Atlantic City
Hosts: Donald Trump and Gene Okerlund
Gene: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to this prestigious press conference for what is going to be the biggest wrestling extravaganza of all time this Sunday night here at Trump Plaza for Wrestlemania IV. First I would like to bring up to the stage Donald Trump. Trump talks about how the WWF will be bringing big business to Atlantic City and announces that Wrestlemania V will also be hosted at Trump Plaza next year.
Gene: Thank you Mr. Trump and now we will like to speak about the event as this Sunday we will finally determine who is the Undisputed Intercontinental Champion and of course the main event, the World Championship Challenge....(Ted Dibiase's theme is on and Ted Dibiase comes out with Virgil) Well it looks like the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion, the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase is here tonight (Ted Dibiase shakes Donald Trumps hand and they exchange words).
Dibiase: This is a great opportunity for all of us and much money can be made here and I've come out to send a clear message to Randy Savage, everbody's got a price and you're gonna pay (laughs) Randy: (Savage comes out on stage and their pointing fingers and exchanging words) Ooo ya the Macho Man is ready ya I'm gonna take your World title away at Wrestlemania IV ya! After a Commercial Break
Gene: Alright ladies and gentlemen with the World Championship Challenge on its way two other participants will be vying for championship gold, it's Hulk vs. Andre III!  Hulk Hogan comes out and Andre the Giant as well. It's a staredown and they take photos with Donald Trump. Hogan: You know something Andre, for one long year man...(laughs) one long year I've been waiting for this one man...no more controversies, this is it, the final draw brother.
Andre: You think you know how to beat me? Because at Wrestlemania IV I will squeeze and squeeze and twist (laughs)
Hogan pushes Andre and the press are all over it as "security" tries to stop the both of them. After a Commercial Break Randy Savage has a talk with Donald Trump about his strategy to defeat Ted Dibiase and Gene talks about the rest of the Wrestlemania IV card. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 28, 2016 18:07:09 GMT -5
Wrestlemania IV
March 27th, 1988 (Live on CCTV)
Trump Plaza (ACCH), Atlantic City
Attendance: 19,199 (sellout)
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura
PART 1 of 3 A video package shown of the board walk of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Close shots of WWF Superstars is shown getting ready. Wrestlemania IV opener video displayed with casino slots. Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura welcome everyone to Wrestlemania IV. Mean Gene is in the ring with Gladys Knight who sings America The Beautiful. The Miss Elizabeth 30-Man Charity Battle Royal for $100,000.  Miss Elizabeth is brought out to the ring with Macho Man's pomp and circumstance theeme to start the Battle Royal. She sits near the announce table and a large cheque is waiting. The ring was reinforced for thirty-people (though most are tossed to the outside quickly early on). Participants: Sam Houston, Scott Casey, Sika, George Steele, Jim Neidhart, Dangerous Danny Davis, B. Brian Blair, Jim Brunzell, Ron Bass, Hillbilly Jim, Jim Powers, Paul Roma, Nikolai Volkoff, Boris Zhukov, Ken Patera, Bad News Brown, Jacques Rougeau, Raymond Rougeau, Junkyard Dog, Davey Boy Smith, Dino Bravo, Butch Reed, Haku, Tama, Don Muraco, Koko B. Ware, Virgil, Iron Mike Sharpe, Jose Estrada and Jose Luis Rivera. Virgil manages to toss Hillbilly Jim to the outside as he stands alone with Bad News Brown. They both start to celebrate and decide to share the $100,000 cash till Brown hits the ghettoblaster and Virgil is tossed to the outside.
Winner: Bad News Brown Miss Elizabeth has the big cheque as a WWF Official writes in Brown's name with Mean Gene who comes into the ring to present it. Gene: Congratulations on your win (hands over cheque). Miss Elizabeth has done a such a great service and Mr. Brown I must ask you what charity would you like to send this money too? Brown: I would...what? What charity? What are you talking about I thought this money was mine? I mean most of us deserve this money that's why we're all out here! Gene: Well it was for charity? Brown: Ah I see so this was for charity? But it's got my name on it right? Gene: Well yes but we would like too...
Brown: The money's mine! I won it I ain't given it to no charity man!  Brown runs off with the cheque to the back. ____________________________________________________________ Ted Dibiase, Andre and Virgil with Craig DeGeorge:  Craig: Looks like Bad News Brown just took the $100,000 cheque for himself! And right now with me at this time is the man who spent the $100,000 in cash to Miss Elizabeth, who in turn gave us this Battle Royal. Ted: Miss Elizabeth is a woman of charity, I get it and she's got class and tonight when I'm done with Randy "Macho Man" Savage I will walk out with the World title around my waist. Craig: And what about you Andre the Giant, later tonight you've got the World title... Ted: O don't you worry about Andre he'll have his say later tonight, and we're sticking together to make sure that the World title stays with me and after Andre the Giant squashes flukamania to the dust (laughs), Wrestlemania IV will just be another page in the history of my World Championship reign. ____________________________________________________________ Undisputed IC Title Tournament Bracket 1, Match 1:Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat vs. Greg Valentine (w/Jimmy Hart) Steamboat gets the early advantage focusing on Greg's arm. Hammer counters with some offense and gets the figure-four lock early on as Steamboat reverses it for Greg to hang on to the ropes. Steamboat manages to get the crossbody finisher, but Greg has his foot on the rope. Greg gets another figure-four lock, but Steamboat gets to the ropes. Steamboat gets in some chops and rams Greg on the turnbuckle ten times. Ricky lands an elbow drop from the top rope for the pin to two. Greg hits a few hammers till Greg lifts Ricky to the top ropes, Ricky kicks him and lands the crossbody from the top for the win. Winner: Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat via pinfall, advances to Semi-Final.____________________________________________________________ Undisputed IC Title Tournament Bracket 1, Match 2:One Man Gang (w/Slick) vs. Bam Bam Bigelow (w/Oliver)  Gang gets the early advantage, but misses an avalanche to the corner. Bigelow does a somersault right hand punch and hits the ropes for a flying headbutt. A few blows later, Gang manages to toss Bigelow to the outside and from the apron tries to go for a diving splash and Bigelow gets out of the way for the countout win. Winner: Bam Bam Bigelow via countout. advances to Semi-Final.____________________________________________________________ The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules (w/Heenan) in Singles Competition Warrior runs down the steps and starts attacking Hercules. Warrior as usual no sells punches and kicks and lands his own punches. It took Hercules three clotheslines to finally get the Warrior on the mat. Warrior bodyslams him and lands a shoulderblock. A few shoulderblocks later, Hercules gets the fullnelson submission in, but Warrior manages to reverse with his power and hit the gorilla press slam for the win.
Winner: The Ultimate Warrior via pinfall____________________________________________________________ Sensational Sherri (c) vs. Rockin' Robin for the WWF Ladies World Championship Robin gets the early advantage over Sherri, but Sherri gets a diving splash finisher for the pin to two. Robin kicks out in time as Sherri is shocked. Sherri goes for a sleeperhold, but Robin backs to a corner and jumps to the top rope for a crossbody from the top for the pin to two. Sherri is up, but Robin hits the ropes and lands the bulldog and pin for the win.
Winner: Rockin' Robin via pinfall and NEW WWF Ladies World Champion____________________________________________________________ Jake "the Snake King" Roberts vs. Harley Race (w/Heenan) for the King's Crown Before the match a segment with Mean Gene and Vanna White took place reviewing the IC title tournament. Jake gets the early advantage over Race, but Race manages to dominate most of the match. Race hits the DDT as a humiliation to Jake for the pin, but Jake's foot was on the rope and Race celebrates. Heenan runs in and passes over the Crown, Scepter and Cape. The referee is trying to tell them that he didn't win, till Jake knocks out Heenan and kicks Race in the gut as the Crown falls and DDT's him for the pin and win.
Winner: Jake "the Snake King" Roberts via pinfall to retain the King's Crown.
Jake gets Damien out, but Race runs away with the Cape and Scepter, but Jake at least has the Crown. ____________________________________________________________
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 28, 2016 19:56:52 GMT -5
Wrestlemania IV
PART 2 of 3Hulk Hogan promo with Mean Gene:  Gene: It's been tough the last two months getting used to trying not to say World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion beside this man and now tonight, you could be on your way to Championship glory. Hulk: Fee Fie Foe Fum Andre the Giant, you seem to forget fairy tales man, the bigger they are, the harder they fall and Andre, you aren't just meeting your fate because today man, at Wrestlemania IV, we're going to wipe the floors off of speculation and controversy, we're going to put an end to all the questions once and for all. See tonight, as you're fresh as a daisy, with the whole world watching, I'm gonna prove that I can beat you. Oh yeah Andre I know and my Hulkamaniacs know that I can beat you! Gene: Millions of Hulkamaniacs from around the world are watching this one Hulk, the pressure is high and the wager oh my!
Hulk: Oh yes Mean Gene, for one long year I have seen the fear in all those little Hulkamaniacs, even as I arrive here at Atlantic City, I see the fear all over the place and they know we've been through this road before. But when I get Andre in clinched up in the launch position (Gene shouts whoa!), when I slam him through the Trump Plaza brother! From New York, down to Tampa, Florida the fault lines are gonna break off! And as Andre falls into the ocean, as I hold on to the World Wrestling Federation Championship, so will Donald Trump man and all the Hulkamaniacs! But as Donald Trump hangs on top of the Trump Plaza, with his family holding on to him, as they sink to the bottom of the sea, Thank God Donald Trump's a Hulkamaniac! He'll know enough to let go of his material posessions, hang on to the wife and kids, dog paddle all the way to safety! But Donald, if something happens, if you run outta gas, and all those Hulkamaniacs too, just hang on to the largest back in the world and I'll dog paddle us and backstroke all of us to safety! (backstrokes out of view) ____________________________________________________________
Undisputed IC Title Tournament Bracket 2, Match 1:
Brutus Beefcake vs. The Honkytonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) HTM enters with Jimmy Hart and Peggy Sue (who is actually Sherri in disguise). Beefcake comes out next and they go back and forth with holds even as Brutus tries to ruin HTM's hair. Honky gets the upperhand and goes for the Shake Rattle n'Roll finisher but Beefcake gets the ropes and Honky falls on the outside. Beefcake gets the sleeper on near the ropes, but when the referee wasn't looking, Jimmy Hart is on the apron and uses his speakerphone over Beefcake. HTM makes the pin and win. Winner: The Honkytonk Man via pinfall, advances to Semi-Final____________________________________________________________ Bob Uecker interview with Andre the Giant:  Uecker: I have been looking everywhere for Vanna White, but it seems she's missing, although I saw her purse in the locker-room so she's gotta be here somewhere! Anyhow I am standing here with my buddy the Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant.
Andre: (places giant hand over Uecker who gets frightened) You look at me, the only professional wrestler who is undefeated for sixteen years, yes that's right I never did lose and Hulk Hogan, I am proud to be undefeated because I know one thing, the people, after I am done with you they're going to remember you as the loser.
Uecker: Good choice of words, too bad I haven't found Vanna White. Andre: Are you listening to me, he's the loser. An ex-champion. Uecker: I was wondering if you knew her whereabouts or if Mr. Dibiase does because I don't see him beside you?
Andre: Don't worry about Vanna White, Dibiase is getting ready for his match and tonight, everyone will realize that Hulkamania is...over. Uecker: Can you get your foot off my shoulder? (starts to squeeze Ueckers neck and shakes his head)
Andre: I will squeeze and end Hulk Hogan once and for all ah! ____________________________________________________________ Undisputed IC Title Tournament Bracket 2, Match 2:Rick Rude (w/Heenan) vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan Duggan starts to argue with Rude and it turns into a slugfest. Rude gets the upperhand and hits a high knee kick and knee drops. Duggan manages to counter with a sunset flip and lands a suplex. Later in the match Rude manages to go for Rude Awakening, but Duggan reverses it for the Old Glory and lands the three-point stance clothesline for the pin and win. Winner: Hacksaw Jim Duggan via pinfall, advances to Semi-Final.____________________________________________________________ World Championship Challenge Match 1:Hulk vs. Andre III: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant (w/Ted Dibiase, Virgil) in Singles competition, winner advances to the final Main Event slot of Wrestlemania IV.  Andre goes down the steps with Dibiase and Virgil and get in the ring. Hogan is next and it's a massive pop as he enters the ring but Andre starts to attack Hogan and lands his suplex finisher for the pin to two. Hogan is up and starts to land punches and two clotheslines but Andre won't go down. Hogan hits the ropes again, but Dibiase grabs Hulk's legs. Andre headbutts from behind two times and starts to choke him out. Hogan manages to use his strength to get out of the chokehold and kicks Andre for a huge bodyslam. The fans go wild as Hogan starts to pose and Andre leaves the ring. Dibiase gets angry and gets on the apron, till Hogan pushes him down. Virgil wants to interfere, but Dibiase stops him. Andre is up and Hogan lands punches, but Andre rakes Hogan's eyes and a headbutt and whips him to a corner hard. Andre gets to the corner for his back splash and lands it. Hogan is nearly outcold. Andre is in a lot of pain from the bodyslam, but starts to taunt the fans. Hogan is up, and manages to start landing punches and gets fired up as Hogan climbs to the second rope and lands a clothesline from the top. Andre falls hard. Hogan goes to the outside to go after Dibiase who was taunting him. Dibiase grabs a chair and tries to hit Hogan with it, but Hogan blocks and grabs the chair. Virgil attacks Hogan from behind as Hogan gets angry and goes after Virgil who runs. Dibiase attaks Hogan from behind and Hogan is really angry. Hogan gets back in the ring at the nine count with the chair. Hogan wants to use it on Andre who is up, but the referee warns him. Andre grabs a hold of the chair and Hogan kicks Andre and grabs the chair again and tries to use it on Andre but the referee calls for the bell. Winner: Andre the Giant via DQ, advances to Main Event slot. Hulk Hogan can't believe he got disqualified and swings the chair around as Andre runs to the outside. He starts ranting at the referee as Dibiase and Virgil celebrate with Andre as they leave for the back. ____________________________________________________________ Andre the Giant with Bob Uecker: 
Uecker: I didn't expect you to come back here I was nearly choked to death with those feet you call hands I mean come on, not again. Andre: I am here to say one thing and one thing only, Hulkamania is dead! It's all over (laughs)
Uecker: So if Dibiase defends his title tonight are you going to forfeit the main event slot? Andre: You'll have to wait and see (laughs) Uecker: We'll later get a word with Hulk Hogan about the match soon, back to you Jesse. ____________________________________________________________ Undisputed IC Title Tournament Semi-Final Match 1:Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat vs. Bam Bam Bigelow (w/Oliver) Ricky and Bigelow shake hands at the start of the match. Bigelow gets the early advantage, but Ricky also puts on a few holds and focuses mostly on the legs. Later in the match, Bigelow does a somersault at the same time as Ricky hits the ropes and hits the crossbody, but Bigelow quickly lands a powerslam by catching him and the pin and win. Winner: Bam Bam Bigelow via pinfall, advances to the Finals
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Undisputed IC Title Tournament Semi-Final Match 2:The Honkytonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan The Honkytonk Man gets the early advantage, but Jim Duggan beats up on HTM consistantly during the match. Five minutes in and Duggan goes for the Old Glory but misses as HTM hits a lowblow when the referee was distracted by Jimmy Hart. HTM hits the Shake Rattle n'Roll finisher for the pin and win.
Winner: The Honkytonk Man via pinfall, advances to the Finals____________________________________________________________ Randy "Macho Man" Savage with Elizabeth interview with Mean Gene:  Gene: We are just moments away from the biggest match of your career as you face off against Ted Dibiase for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. Savage: Ooo ya, I know it you know I know ya everyone knows what Macho Madness is all about ya but I got to see it ya I saw what Dibiase did to Hulk Hogan ya I saw how he drove Hogan to the side of Madness ya and I see a bit of Madness in him as he was cheated once again ya!
Gene: Miss Elizabeth you look stunning, but I want to ask how you feel about the $100,000 cheque... Savage: You don't need to be asking her that question because of what Bad News Brown did ya he'll get a taste of the Madness soon enough and that's after I win the WWF Heavyweight Championship ya! Gene: And if you win Randy Savage, you'll have to face off against the eighth wonder of world Andre the Giant...
Savage: One at a time ya one at a time the Madness is focused on Dibiase and I'm coming for him ya! ____________________________________________________________ World Championship Challenge Match 2:Ted Dibiase (w/Virgil and Andre the Giant) (c) vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship AND for the Managerial Services of Miss Elizabeth.  Robin Leach walks out first as the announcer and Vanna White is out as the timekeeper. Savage and Dibiase are out and they go at it, landing punches and holds back and forth till Randy clotheslines Dibiase to the outside. Randy gets to the top rope and lands a double axe handle on Andre the Giant instead of Dibiase. Andre is dazed and hangs on to the apron and ropes on the outside as the fans go wild. Randy tosses Dibiase back in, but Dibiase manages to counter Savage's attacks and lands a suplex and chinlock. Randy is up and backs him to a corner and does a ten punch from the top, but at five Andre pushes him to the mat as the referee warns Andre on the outside. Virgil gets in as the referee is distracted and with the World title belt smashes Randy in the head with it and runs out. Elizabeth is worried. Dibiase who is hurt goes for the nearfall. Dibiase keeps Randy on the mat with punches and stomps. Randy is hurt and nearly out of it. Dibiase goes for the Million Dollar Dream and it's almost over. The ref counts till Elizabeth comes in the ring and starts begging Dibiase saying she'll join him if he lets go. Dibiase shakes his head no, but she says she starts twisting her hair and says she'll be more than a valet. Dibiase can't believe it and let's go as he approaches Elizabeth. The referee is trying to get Elizabeth out of the ring, as Randy who looks gets really angry and kicks Dibiase in the groin from behind and it's a small package for the win.
Winner: Randy "Macho Man" Savage via pinfall and NEW WWF World Heavyweight Champion Ted Dibiase goes nuts and can't believe it. Randy is awarded with the World title belt and holds it up high. Andre and Virgil enter the ring as Randy grabs a hold of Liz and they roll out of the ring together even as she loses her high heels he carries her to the back with the Championship gold. Andre is in the middle of the ring staring knowing he'll have to face Randy for the title. ____________________________________________________________ TO BE CONTINUED
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 28, 2016 21:45:58 GMT -5
Wrestlemania IV
 PART 3 of 3
Hulk Hogan interview with Mean Gene:  Gene: I can't believe it Hulk Hogan just moments ago you were diqualified in your match with Andre the Giant, but fortune came for the Macho Man Randy Savage. Hogan: Well you know something Mean Gene, the Macho Man was right brother, I was feeling the Madness in that ring man when I had the chair I just wanted to put an end to Andre's pathetic career brother. After selling his soul, after all that he's done man... Gene: But Hulkster it doesn't seem like we'll see the end of your battle with the Giant Hogan: It doesn't matter Mean Gene because tonight my friend Randy Savage is the new WWF World Heavyweight Champion brother and I wish I could celebrate with him, but I feel like I've got the jitters Mean Gene, I feel the butterflies in my stomach, because the Macho Man is going up against Andre the Giant man and it's going to be a big one. I just want to see Andre fall tonight man, I want to see Randy triumphant brother... Gene: Will you be supporting Randy Savage in the main event match? Hogan: I'll be watching closely, but if Randy Savage wants my help, if he wants any of it, me and my Hulkamaniacs will be there right and then and wha'cha gonna do when the Mega Powers unite and run wild on you! ____________________________________________________________
Bret "the Hitman" Hart vs. Dynamite Kid in Singles competition
 Jim Neidhart and Jimmy Hart are out watching. Bret and Kid who were the former Tag Team champions together go at it in the ring in a verty fast paced match. Kid hits a crossbody from the top rope only for Bret to roll him and lock the legs for the pin and win. Winner: Bret "the Hitman" Hart via pinfall
Jim Neidhart gets in the ring and beats up on Dynamite Kid and shakes hands with Bret to reform the Hart Foundation. ____________________________________________________________
Undisputed IC Title Tournament Final Match:
The Honkytonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart and Peggy Sue) vs. Bam Bam Bigelow (w/Oliver)
 Robin Leach makes his way out again but this time carrying the WWF Intercontinental Championship belt to the ring and placed on display on the timekeeper table. Bigelow makes his way out and HTM follows with a dance routine with Peggy Sue and Jimmy Hart. Bigelow gets angry and attacks HTM. HTM is beaten up mostly during the match till Bigelow goes for the flying headbutt from the top but misses. HTM finally gets an upperhand. Late in the match, HTM goes for the Shake Rattle n'Roll finisher, but Bigelow counters with a rare chokeslam. HTM is up and Bigelow does a somersault kick till Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart make there way out. Bigelow gets concerned, but HTM gets a roll up for the pin to two. HTM distracts the referee for Bret and Jim to drag Bigelow to the outside and beat up on him. They toss him back in and HTM lands the Shake Rattle n' Roll finisher for the pin to two (gets a pop). HTM can't believe it as he shouts at the Hart Foundation and blames them, till Bigelow is up and hits the ropes for a spear-headbutt into the gut. The Hart Foundation run in but he clotheslines them to the mat. He gets to the top rope and lands the flying headbutt and pin for the win. Winner: Bam Bam Bigelow via pinfall and NEW Undisputed WWF Intercontinental Champion
 The fans go wild and cheer on as Bigelow gets the belt and HTM runs to the back blaming the Hart Foundation for his loss. ____________________________________________________________ Ted Dibiase with Mean Gene:  Gene: With me at this time is the Million Dollar Man... Ted: It's unfair...unfair! I was cheated with a cheap shot! But I got this one chance, that's right I got this one chance to get the title back because I know Andre is going to win it and after that he'll get the title back to me...
Gene: Well new WWF Regulations will not allow a title to be relinquished that way...
Ted: Regulations can be amended with a price, and I'll find a way...I'll find a way! Andre will win tonight he has too! ____________________________________________________________ Strike Force (c) vs. Demolition (w/Mr. Fuji) for the WWF Tag Team Championships
 Demolition gets a pop despite being heels. Smash beats up on Martel. Santana is in and bearhugs Santana who meets a clothesline from Ax. Santana falls to the outside. They continue to double team him. Santana manages to hit the ropes for a flying jalapeno on Ax. Ax tags Smash and Santana jumps to Martel for the tag. Rick Martel rushes in and clotheslines both Demolition and gets the Boston crab on Ax but Mr. Fuji distracts the referee. Smash has Mr. Fuji's cane and strikes Martel in the back. Ax pins Martel for the win. Winner: Demolition via pinfall and NEW WWF Tag Team Champions
____________________________________________________________ Randy Savage with Elizabeth interview with Mean Gene: 
Gene: We are just moments away from the the Main Event here at Wrestlemania IV, and with me is the lovely Elizabeth and the new WWF World Heavyweight Champion, the Macho Man Randy Savage... Randy: Ooo ya I like the sound of that ya, better get used to it ya! Gene: Well this is going to be your toughest match of your career as you're up against Andre the Giant! Randy: Ooo ya he's a giant ya a big guy ya and he's got his cronies the Million Dollar scum and his bodyguard ya but that's okay ya that's okay because I was out there with these three earlier and I'll be keeping my eye out ya... Gene: Andre has only been pinned once in his career, and you've got to be honest... Randy: You don't need to remind me ya I'll beat him ya I know Miss Elizabeth knows it the whole world knows it because Macho Madness is climbing the beanstalk and I've got a Giant to bring down ya! Let's go Elizabeth ya! (leaves) ____________________________________________________________ World Championship Challenge Main Event:
Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) (c) vs. Andre the Giant (w/Dibiase & Virgil) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship
 Andre gets in the ring as Dibiase and Virgil are on the outside with Dibiase's theme. Randy Savage comes out last with Elizabeth. Randy takes off his robe and he's in his corner as Andre stands still in the middle of the ring. Randy looks a bit frightened but the bell rings and he makes a jump for Andre, but Andre pushes him back with his hand. Randy tries to land punches, but Andre lands one punch and Randy is down and hurt. Andre tries to stomp on Randy, but Randy moves away each time till he rolls on the outside. Dibiase and Virgil give a few cheapshots and toss Randy back in. Andre places one foot on Randy's back and uses the ropes as leverage as Dibiase laughs it out. Andre lifts Randy and bodyslams him at ease. Andre starts to choke out Randy lifting him up with ease, but Randy uses the ropes and kicks it as leverage for Andre the fall down on his back. Andre tries to get back up but Randy now lands punches and kicks as Andre is up. Randy hits the ropes and goes for a clothesline, but Andre tosses him to the outside. Dibiase and Virgil once again get cheapshots in at Randy. Elizabeth runs to the back and Jesse says she's obviously had enough. They toss Randy back in as Andre lifts him and a headbutt and Randy falls. Jesse says this ones over and that they should call it a day. Andre stomps on Randy twice and goes for an elbow drop, but Randy moves out of the way. Andre is down once again and Randy goes to the top ropes for his elbow drop finisher, but Dibiase pushes him down to the mat. The referee calls out a warning. Suddenly Hulk Hogan to a huge pop appears with Miss Elizabeth from the back. Dibiase can't believe it and Hogan chases Dibiase and Virgil around the ring. Andre is up again as Randy now lands a high knee kick to Andre in the corner. He does the ten punch from the top and whips Andre to the ropes for a back elbow. Andre is wobbly as Randy goes to the top rope for a double axe handle but Andre doesn't go down. Randy hits the ropes for a diving elbow to the face and Andre gets tied up on the ropes. The fans are going wild now and Randy starts landing punches and kicks to the defenseless Giant. Dibiase and Virgil help release Andre as Randy does a high risk jump using Andre's shoulders as leverage to the outside on top of Dibiase and Virgil who fall. Andre rolls to the outside to check up on Dibiase as Randy goes to the top rope. Andre dares Randy to try. Randy doesn't and Andre slowly gets back in.  Randy tries to land punches but Andre chokes him and lifts him up and drops him. Hogan and Andre talk trash. Randy is up, as Andre whips him to the ropes for a big boot, but Randy gets out of the way and hits the ropes for a diving elbow as Andre falls down hard. Randy goes to the top rope and lands his elbow drop finisher as Hogan goes after Dibiase and Virgil at the same time. Randy pins Andre for the three count. Winner: Randy "Macho Man" Savage via pinfall to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship
Hulk Hogan grabs the belt and hands it over to Savage and they celebrate in the ring. Randy lifts up Elizabeth and she has the World title belt on her shoulder to end the night. 
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 29, 2016 8:46:15 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
April 4th, 1988
Hosts: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanMatches:
Dino Bravo (w/Frenchy) def. Koko B. Ware via pinfall
Bad News Brown def. jobber via pinfall
Ron Bass def. jobber via pinfall
The Jumping Bomb Angels (c) def. The Glamour Girls via pinfall to retain the WWF Women's Tag Team Championship
George Steele def. Boris Zhukov (w/Slick) via DQ.
Gorilla: What a Wrestlemania it was Brain...
Heenan: How can you say it was great? I didn't think so.
Gorilla: I'm not surprised with your reaction on this the Heenan family didn't win anything. Heenan: You know what's disappointing? I made a one time only deal with Ted Dibiase and he continued to use Andre and if Andre was with me, he would've won the title off of Randy Savage. Gorilla: Speaking of Andre the Giant, we are in a "match in progress" as we speak take a look...
Hacksaw Jim Duggan def. Andre the Giant via Countout.
 Andre is embarrased that he lossed the match when he accidently fell on his back and lost via countout, in what Heenan calls an upset. Andre gets a hold of a camera and smashes it into pieces. Duggan tries to stop him but Andre chokes him out. WWF Officials try to stop him, but Andre starts to knock them down one by one. Hulk Hogan runs out to a big pop and lands several punches on Andre who runs away in time. Gorilla: I have a feeling Andre could be fined or worse suspended for what he did! Heenan: Leave it to me, I know Andre needs me now more than ever in fact I'm going to go see him right now (leaves)
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 29, 2016 20:16:27 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
April 11th, 1988
Host: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanGorilla: Folks it looks like the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase is getting a rematch from Wrestlemania IV for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event on April 30th. Tickets are sold out for this event and I just can't wait for it Brain. Heenan: Well I'm just glad that Andre the Giant will be there and I'll be managing him when he goes one on one with the Snake King, Jake Roberts. It's time that the Heenan family gets the crown back and who better to get it back than the eighth wonder of the world himself? Gorilla: Well that is something! There will be more action at Saturday Night's Main Event and Ted Dibiase had this to say about the rematch. Ted Dibiase promo:  First of all I would like to say one thing to Miss Elizabeth, if you think I'm going to let you go think again. The Million Dollar Man always gets his way and after I paid you a big advance, you're going to have to pay one way or another. As for you Macho Man, you got lucky at Wrestlemania IV. I had you locked in with the Million Dollar Dream and you know that you were done for. But luck's about to change as at Saturday Night's Main Event I will once again walk out the WWF Heavyweight Champion.Matches:Butch Reed (w/Slick) def. jobber via pinfall Greg Valentine (w/Jimmy Hart) def. jobber via pinfall The Killer Bees def. The Bolsheviks (w/Slick) via pinfall Dino Bravo (w/Frenchy Martin) def. David Sammartino via pinfall (in progress) Ted Dibiase (w/Virgil) def. jobber via pinfall Koko B. Ware def. Rick Rude (w/Heenan) via Countout.
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 30, 2016 9:57:43 GMT -5
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
April 18th, 1988
Host: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "the Brain" HeenanRandy "Macho Man" Savage with Elizabeth promo: 
Oooo ya the Macho Man ya I am now the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion ya they said it was impossible ya no one could beat Andre the Giant ya no one could beat the Million Dollar punk but I did at Wrestlemania ya! I beat them both to the end ya! And now the Million Dollar punk wants a rematch ya wants this World title belt back but I won't let him ya! And he couldn't take away Elizabeth from me ya he can't ya she's now the First Lady in Wrestling ya you'll never have her!
Matches:Bam Bam Bigelow (w/Oliver) def. Magnificent Muraco (w/Heenan) via DQ. Ron Bass def. jobber via pinfall Brutus Beefcake def. jobber via submission Jim Dugga def. jobber via spinfall (in progress) Strike Force def. The Conquistadors via pinfall One Man Gang def. jobber via pinfall Junkyard Dog def. Hercules (w/Heenan) via DQ. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Oct 30, 2016 20:31:57 GMT -5
Saturday Night's Main Event
April 30th, 1988
Springfield Civic Center, Massachusetts
Hosts: Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura
Hulk Hogan is announced as the winner of the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award from April 18th for Favorite Male Athelete, winning over NBA player Michael Jordon and NFL player Walter Payton. A pre-taped video of Hogan is shown saying thanks to all his little Hulksters and he can't wait to return to the ring soon.  ________________________________________________________ Randy Savage promo with Mean Gene:  Gene: I have with me at this time the Macho Man Randy Savage and the First Lady in Wrestling, the lovely Elizabeth. Well here tonight Macho Man, you'll be defending your World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship up against the former champion, the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase. Randy: Ooo ya the Macho Man is ready ya more than ready because I've been preparing for this match these past few weeks because I knew the day would come we would meet again ya and that meeting is tonight ya Gene: Ted Dibiase believes that he still has a chance of somehow gaining the managerial services of Elizabeth.
Randy: Ooo that just gets me angry ya I'm not putting the lovely Elizabeth on the line for anything ya she isn't a play thing or object that is for trade and she can never be bought!
Gene: There you have it the World Heavyweight Champion is ready, back to you Vince. ________________________________________________________
Brutus Beefcake & Dynamite Kid vs. The Hart Foundation (w/Jimmy Hart) in a Tag match Feud started after Brutus Beefcake was attacked on Superstars by the Hart Foundation and Dynamite Kid who is now a face helps him out. The Hart Foundation enter the ring first followed by Beefcake and Kid next. The match ends with the referee knocked out and suddenly Dangerous Danny Davis wearing a referee uniform runs out and makes a fast count as Jim Neidhart pins Kid. Winner: The Hart Foundation via pinfallDanny Davis runs to the back as Vince says that he isn't even allowed to referee. Jesse says they must have no one else in the back more qualified than Davis at this time and Vince says that's a joke. ________________________________________________________ Ted Dibiase promo with Mean Gene:  Gene: Ever since Wrestlemania you've been on a quest to retain your World title, just how will you do it?
Ted: Like always I'm the best in the ring I know it the world knows it. Gene: But this time around you won't have Andre the Giant by your side. Ted: Andre is a busy man and I'm not concerned about that at all, but as for the Macho Man he should be shaking in his boots right now because he's going to pay, his woman is going to pay by being my valet because I paid big money for her and I get what I want and I will get her and if not...ha well you'll just have to see. Gene: What does that mean?
Ted: Like always Gene everyone's got a price for the Million Dollar Man (laughs and leaves) Gene: Well here we go! _______________________________________________________
Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) (c) vs. Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase (w/Virgil) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship  Ted Dibiase is out with Virgil. Randy Savage comes out and it's an all out brawl. Savage smashes Dibiase's head over the turnbuckle ten times and lands a back elbow from the second rope. A double axe handle from the top and a clothesline to the outside later. Randy jumps from the top rope on the outside only for Dibiase to toss Virgil in front of him. Virgil is knocked out as Dibiase lands punches on Randy. He tosses him back in and gets a chin lock and armbar. Randy counters whipping him to the ropes, but Dibiase ducks turns around for a neckbreaker and pin to two. Dibiase lands punches and kicks and whips him to a corner. Dibiase tosses him to the outside and follows him. He rams him to the steel steps as the ref argues with Dibiase. Dibiase goes after Elizabeth who is begging he makes money signals with his hands and asks her to pay up. Elizabeth pleads not to touch her till Randy realizes it, runs in the ring breaking count and jumps out to land punches on Dibiase. He grabs Dibiase and tells Liz to slap him which she does as he tosses him back in.  Suddenly, Sensational Sherri makes her way out and Vince is wondering what she's doing here. Liz doesn't realize it and Sherri grabs a hold of Liz's hair and slaps her hard enough for her to fall. Randy counters Dibiase and clotheslines him as he goes to the top rope for the elbow drop finisher. He notices Sherri walking to the back and Liz on the floor as Randy jumps outside to take a look at Liz for the countout.
Winner: Ted Dibiase via Countout. Randy retains World title. _______________________________________________________ Post-Match interview with Sensational Sherri  Gene: I gotta ask you Sherri what was the meaning of what you did to the First Lady of Wrestling? Sherri: First lady? (laughs) Let me tell you something when a woman is given a huge cash advance and a chance to live like a Queen as a manager a valet, she'd take the offer without a thought. Gene: So are you saying that you're deserving enough to be Ted Dibiase's valet? Ted: (walks in) That was beautiful what you did Sherri you proved to me that you know what it takes to be my valet so I'm going to offer it to you a big contract and you'll have all the jewelry in the world that you can imagine. So Macho Man you think you have a woman of elegence by your side? Think again because I have the sensational one with me, and soon we'll both be World Champions (laughs and leaves) ________________________________________________________
Demolition (w/Mr. Fuji) def. The Killer Bees for the WWF Tag Team Championships
Andre the Giant (w/Heenan) def. Jake "the Snake King" Roberts via Count. Jake remains King.  Bad News Brown fought Jim Duggan to a Double Countout.
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Post by warriorlynx on Nov 1, 2016 9:29:10 GMT -5
WWF at Boston Garden
May 7th, 1988 (Live on NESN)
Host: Gorilla Monsoon and Lord Alfred Hayes
Jake "the Snake King" Roberts def. Greg Valentine (w/Jimmy Hart) via pinfall to retain the King's Crown
The Fabulous Rougeaus (turned heel recently) def. The Killer Bees via pinfall
Demolition (c) def. Strike Force via pinfall to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships
Bam Bam Bigelow (c) def. Honkytonk Man (w/Jimmy Hart) via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
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Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) (c) vs. Andre the Giant (w/Heenan) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship In this Wrestlemania IV rematch, Randy Savage manages to get the upperhand early on. Andre however manages to toss Randy around the ring landing punches, chops and bodyslams. Andre goes for a back splash, but Randy finally gets out of the way after taking a beating. Randy hits the ropes for a flying back elbow but Andre won't go down. Randy goes to the top rope for a double axe handle and Andre falls to the outside for the Countout. Winner: Randy Savage via Countout to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship |
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Post by warriorlynx on Nov 1, 2016 10:03:32 GMT -5
WWF at the Spectrum
May 21st, 1988 (Live on PRISM)
Hosts: Dick Graham and Rodger KentIn this timeline Hulk Hogan took time off after Wrestlemania IV which was well deserved. However the movie "No Holds Barred" doesn't happen so Hogan doesn't go off shooting for it but wants to spend time with his new born daughter Brooke who was born on May 5th. May was a slow month.
The Young Stallions def. The Fabulous Rougeaus via Countout
Bad News Brown def. Virgil (w/Ted Dibiase) via pinfall. Brown cashed in the $100,000 for himself and keeps it. Dibiase wants the money back somehow.
The Islanders (w/Heenan) def. The Bulldogs via pinfall.
Rockin' Robin (c) def. Sensational Sherri (w/Ted Dibiase) via pinfall to retain the WWF Ladies World Championship
Andre the Giant def. Jake "the Snake King" Roberts via DQ, after Jake released Damien into the ring and Andre ran away. Jake retains the Crown.____________________________________________ Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) (c) vs. The Natural Butch Reed (w/Slick) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship Reed gets the upperhand early on, Savage gets a turnbuckle smash and a high knee kick. Reed gets the suplex in and landing two elbows. He tosses Savage to the outside for Slick to take cheapshots at the champ. Reed gets Savage back in and hits a fist drop from the top rope. He clotheslines him and bodyslams him. Reed goes to the top rope, but Savage drops him from the top. Savage goes for a knee drop, but misses. Reed wants to go for a figure four it would seem, but Savage reverses it fast as Reed drops to the corner and Savage knee kicks him and does the ten punch from the top. Savage lands a double axe handle from the second rope and bodyslams Reed for the elbow drop from the top for the win. Winner: Randy Savage via pinfall to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship |
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Post by warriorlynx on Nov 1, 2016 10:25:59 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square Garden
May 27th, 1988 (Live on MSG)
Hosts: Rodger Kent and Superstar Billy GrahamTed Dibiase (w/Virgil and Sherri) def. Bad News Brown via DQ. Brown used bass knuckles he was hiding to knock down Dibiase for the DQ. Brown lands a ghettoblaster on Virgil and takes his money and runs away. In a post match interview Brown says that the money is his and Dibiase better back off as he wants championship gold.  Randy "Macho Man" Savage (w/Elizabeth) (c) vs. Greg Valentine (w/Jimmy Hart) for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship Valentine gets the early advantage in the match. He lands an elbow for the pin to two. After a shoulderbreaker and chops, Randy is tossed to the outside. Greg whips Randy to the railings and into the steel steps. Elizabeth becomes concerned. Greg is ruthless as he breaks the count and lands punches and kicks to Randy who is on the floor. Greg lifts him and tosses him back in the ring. Greg hits the ropes and lands an elbow to miss as Randy moves out of the way. Savage struggles to get on his feet but manages to land chops and punches however Greg clotheslines him and starts to choke him out. He goes for a suplex, but Randy reverses and lands a suplex. Savage gets to the tope rope and lands a double axe handle. Savage is hurting and is hanging unto the ropes as Greg is up. Greg is up and Savage desperately goes for a small package and gets the pin. Winner: Randy Savage via pinfall to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship |
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