underjohngrohs
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Post by underjohngrohs on May 30, 2018 21:45:14 GMT -5
Looks like the start of the Iron Sheik, but hopefully his title reign will not last, as hopefully an American like Dusty Rhodes or Billy Graham or Bob Backlund will get his hands on him, My Starrcade Card is up if you want to comment it.
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Post by warriorlynx on May 31, 2018 10:15:18 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingAugust 11th, 1979 Host: Vince McMahon
Vince McMahon starts the show talking about Superstar Billy Graham who has sustained a neck injury from the hands of the New WWF Champion and won't be able to compete as of yet. Vince wishes Superstar the best and hopes for a speedy recovery. Exclusive footage from backstage after the MSG Show:The new WWF Champion the Great Hossein Arab (aka. Iron Sheik) walks into the locker rooms after his win with manager Fred Blassie. Several of Blassie's men like Nikolai Volkoff and Victor Rivera are congratulating Arab with the win and it's a ruckus. Vince McMahon is in the back trying to get an interview.  Vince: (shouts) I wanted to first say congratulations to Mr. Hossein... Arab: I told everyone that Iran is No. 1 after I put the camel clutch on Superstar I make him humble ya! I take away his belt ya! America zero hakhtu! (starts speaking Farsi) Vince: Blassie this is some celebration... Blassie: I gave Superstar Billy Graham a chance of a lifetime, I could've given him the world, but he refused and deserved what he got. He had been carrying that title for two years and three months! Now it's all over Superstar ha! Now, I found the right man, the World's Champion right here from Tehran Iran, the Iron Sheik Hossein Arab! Vince: We saw how the American Dream Dusty Rhodes came in to help his friend the Superstar... Blassie: It doesn't matter who you are, Dusty Rhodes is a nobody... Arab: (shouts in Farsi) American Dream I show you a dream when I make you humble, you can't beat me, I am no. 1 and Iran is No. 1! Blassie: That's right and if it's Dusty Rhodes, Bob Backlund, Superstar Billy Graham, Ivan Putski it don't matter who you are, we'll defend this title till our last breaths! (they all laugh)  ____________________________________________________________ Matches: Andre the Giant def. Frank Rodriguez & Mark Pole in a handicap match via pinfall
Swede Hanson (w/ Freddie Blassie) def. Billy Berger via pfainll
Tony Atlas (WWF debut) def. John Schmidt via pinfall
Tito Santana def. Jose Estrada via pinfall
WWF Women's Champion the Fabulous Moolah (c) def Joyce Grable in a non-title match
Pat Patterson (c) def. Johnny Rivera via pinfall to retain the WWF North American Championship |
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Post by warriorlynx on May 31, 2018 10:27:09 GMT -5
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Post by warriorlynx on May 31, 2018 11:07:17 GMT -5
WWF Championship Wrestling August 18th, 1979 Host: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino The "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes def. Moose Monroe via submission with his sleeper finisher Vince McMahon is with Dusty Rhodes for a post-match interview:  Vince: At Madison Square Garden Dusty Rhodes, many of us were grateful you were in the ring on time to save Superstar Billy Graham, who had lost the WWF Heavyweight Championship to the Great Hossein Arab, or should I say the Iron Sheik as Blassie calls him. Dusty: You know I wanted to first thank every fan out there and throughout America for having my back all these years, but Mr. McMahon, what I saw was a tragedy like no other baby. I saw the World Championship taken away by a good-for-nothing camel herder in the likes of the Great Hossein Arab. Now the Championship is in jeapardy, that same title has gone to Iran, and I can't stand here and wait for something to happen. As much as I would like to see Ivan Putski win the title at Madison Square Garden on August 27th, I wish more than ever to be that man, to be the man to bring back the championship to this great country, these United States baby. Vince: You'll have your chance that same night when 20-men will be battling it out in the Battle Royal to determine who is the No. 1 contender. And Dusty, you're not alone, because so far I have heard that great stars like Bob Backlund and Andre the Giant will be in that very ring! Dusty: I got a lot of respect for these guys, Andre man Andre is larger than life and I wish him the best in everything. But that night belongs to every hard working American, everyone who believes and wants to continue believing in the Dream so I'll do whatever it takes for all of you sitting at home, to win, and be the man at the top with guts and glory! ________________________________________ Matches: WWF North American Champion Pat Patterson def. Steve King via pinfall in a non-title match
Tito Santana def. JoJo Andrews via pinfall
Roddy Piper fought Jose Estrada to a 10-minute time-limit draw; prior to the bout, Estrada attacked Piper as he was about to play the bagpipes and threw him out of the ring.
Ivan Putski def. John Schmidt via pinfall with the Polish Hammer. |
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Post by warriorlynx on May 31, 2018 11:50:11 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square GardenAugust 27th, 1979 Televised on the MSG Network Host: Vince McMahon and Gorilla Monsoon
Televised Matches:  Before the Championship match, Iron Sheik's boots are "inspected" by WWF Officials who give it clearance, though Gorilla still wonders if there is something fishy about the boots that seem to knock everyone out or injure quickly than regular boots.  Pat Patterson is officially declared the first "WWF Intercontinental Champion" after winning a Unification tournament (kayfabe), replacing the WWF North American Championship. Pat Patterson (c) fought Chief Jay Strongbow to a Double Countout. Patterson retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship
Ivan the Terrible & Billy the Kid def. Butch Cassidy & Tiny Tim via pinfall
________________________________________________________ MAIN EVENT: The Iron Sheik (c) (w/Blassie) vs. Ivan Putski for the WWF Heavyweight Championship
 Great Hossein Arab is officially the "Iron Sheik". In this rematch from June 4th, Ivan Putski manhandles Iron Sheik at the beginning of the match. After an irish whip, Putski gets in the Polish Hammer finisher to try to finish it early, only for Sheik to fall to the outside. They fight it out on the outside, with Putski slamming Sheik into the apron and sending him back in the ring. Putski gets in a hold, Sheik gets in the atomic drop counter for a clothesline and pin to two. The match continues till Sheik manages to smash his boots over Ivan's neck. Ivan is in trouble, Sheik pounds on his back and finally gets in the camel clutch for a whole minute till he submits! Winner: The Iron Sheik via submission to retain the WWF Heavyweight Championship
________________________________________________________ 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the No. 1 Contender for the WWF Championship Participants: Dusty Rhodes, Bob Backlund, Andre the Giant, Nikolai Volkoff, Tito Santana, Jimmy Valiant, Ted Dibiase, Greg Valentine, Dominic DeNucci, Bulldog Brower, SD Jones, Victor Rivera, Peter Maivia, Captain Lou Albano, Haystacks Calhoun, Jose Estrada, Johnny Rodz, Steve Travis, and Johnny Rivera. The Final Four: After Andre the Giant leaves the ring himself to chase after Nikolai Volkoff, the final four are Dusty Rhodes, Bob Backlund, Bulldog Brower and Peter Maivia. Backlund tosses Brower to the outside, Dusty tosses Maivia to the outside leaving Backlund and Dusty in the ring. The crowd is on their feet and it's a big one. Both fan favorites as they shake hand and start to grapple. Backlund goes for the atomic drop and for the clothesline close enough to the ropes, but Dusty ducks and quickly lifts Backlund over for the win! Winner: Dusty Rhodes and No. 1 Contender for the WWF Championship Dusty celebrates as the crowd goes wild with hope that he can be the one to bring back the WWF title to America. Backlund gets back in and raises Dusty's hands. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 1, 2018 9:56:50 GMT -5
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 1, 2018 10:19:01 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingSeptember 1st, 1979 Hosts: Vince McMahon and Gorilla Monsoon Dusty Rhodes def. Jose Estrada via submission with the American Dream sleeper.  Rhodes celebrates in the ring till the WWF Champion the Iron Sheik runs in and starts to attack Rhodes! Rhodes fires left and rights back as the crowd goes wild. Sheik runs off! Rhodes chases him down with cameras following. Rhodes catches up to Sheik down the aisle and starts to punch him down with some fans trying to get in some cheap shots on Sheik. Dusty shoves him down for security to break up the fight. Dusty grabs the WWF title belt Sheik had on him and runs out to the ring and displays it up high as the fans are cheering away for Dusty. (This was pre-taped before the MSG show, but it was obvious the WWF was pushing for this feud)  Thereafter in the locker rooms, the Iron Sheik goes nuts on the camera and shouts: "America is garbage! Hakhtu! Iran No. 1 Iron Sheik No. 1 all you American boys and girls will cry when I destroy your American Dream!"________________________________________________ Greg Valentine def. Johnny Rivera via Countout
Johnny & Jerry Valiant (c) def. SD Jones & Domic DeNucci via pinfall to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships
Larry Zbyzsko fought Jose Estrada to a time-limit Draw
Frankie Williams def. Steve King via pinfall |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 1, 2018 10:37:18 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingSeptember 8th, 1979 Host: Vince McMahon
Ratings are picking up for WWF Championship Wrestling programming. The Iron Sheik (c) (w/Blassie) def. Frankie Williams via pinfall to retain the WWF Heavyweight Championship. A squash match for the champion.  Thereafter, Dusty Rhodes runs out to a pop! He grabs a chair and swings after the Sheik! Sheik runs out with Blassie and is shocked at Dusty. Dusty throws the chair at the Sheik and misses. Sheik is shouting back and forth as the fans are going wild. Dusty runs out, but Blassie catches him from behind and smashes him with the cane! Sheik finally gets his hands on Dusty and throws him in the ring. Sheik starts to choke him with the flag. Fans are shouting for Dusty. Dusty manages to break the hold and grab the flag! Dusty rips the Iranian Flag apart (it was a modified version) as Sheik is going nuts, almost in tears, running to the back with Blassie trying to calm him down.  _________________________________________________ Post Match interview with Dusty Rhodes and Vince McMahon  Dusty: I'm stick and tired of that good for nothing camel milking fool daddy, I want the WWF Heavyweight Championship more than anything in life baby, for all the hard working Americans at home, for all that they've seen we know it's time that the American Dream becomes a reality in the World Wrestling Federation. Vince: As we can see out here (fans cheer) the fans are on your side. Dusty: It's not only in New York, but in Chicago, in Philadelphia, in California, in Texas, in Atlanta across these United States baby everyone is shouting for Dusty Rhodes to get the job done and I will. Vince: But what has got to be your strategy, especially when it comes to the controversy surrounding Iron Sheik's boots? Dusty: Boots or no Boots I ain't afraid. No American should be afraid, No American should be treated this way by any foreign entity baby, no American should be sitting at home not caring about what is going on and what people like the Iron Sheik are trying to do to us. He talks about how all the American girls and boys are crying, they're crying for the World title to return to America, they're crying for Superstar who was seriously injured by that camel herder Sheik, they're crying with the desire for the American Dream baby and I'm going to deliver Mr. McMahon I'm going to deliver! _____________________________________________ Nikolai Volkoff (w/Blassie) def. Pete Sanchez via pinfall
Swede Hanson fought Jose Mascara to a time-limit Draw
Ted Dibiase def. Johnny Rodz via pinfall
Pat Patterson (c) def. SD Jones via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontintenal Championship |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 1, 2018 11:12:07 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingSeptember 15th, 1979 Host: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino
Vince interviews Iron Sheik:  Vince: On September 24th, at Madison Square Garden, the WWF Heavyweight Champion the Iron Sheik will be taking on Dusty Rhodes...
Sheik: I know all about that Dusty Rhodes, he disrespect my flag, my country he disrespect this profession ya? Ya he did I'm telling you now Dusty Rhodes and all those American boys who watch you will be shouting USA USA whatever hakhtu! I am from Tehran Iran I am the Olympic Champion, I am the World WWF Champion, Dusty Rhodes remember you wrestling to your master, to world class wrestling champion No. 1, I hope the whole of America come down to the Madison Square Garden to watch you cry in your pants you loser! You rip my flag I rip American Dream ya! ________________________________________ Steve Travis fought Baron Mikel Scicluna to a timelimit Draw
Ivan Putski def. Johnny Rodz via pinfall
Pat Patterson (c) def. Ted Dibiase via Countout to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
Bob Backlund def. Greg Valentine via pinfall
Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Moose Monroe via pinfall |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 1, 2018 12:32:03 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square GardenSeptember 24th, 1979 Televised on the MSG Network Host: Vince McMahon and Gorilla Monsoon Televised Matches: Andre the Giant & Tito Santana def. Jimmy & Jerry Valiant (c) via pinfall in a Non-title match.
Ted Dibiase def. Jose Estrada via pinfall
Bob Backlund def. Pat Patterson (c) via pinfall to become the NEW WWF Intercontinental Champion when Backlund lands the atomic drop and gets in the roll up for the win. The crowd goes wild as Backlund holds up the IC title up high.  ________________________________________ MAIN EVENT: The Iron Sheik (c) (w/Blassie) vs. The "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes for the WWF Heavyweight Championship Sheik is in the ring and gets on the mic talking trash about America with huge heat. Rhodes runs out and attacks the Sheik from behind! He starts to choke him with the flag as the referee takes it away. Rhodes is on fire, landing several blows, a clothesline and a powerslam for the pin to two. Dusty tosses Sheik to the outside and follows him, only to be met with a clothesline on the outside. Sheik snaps and goes for the camel clutch on the outside! The referee breaks the hold saying to get back in the ring. The bell finally rings and Sheik works on Dusty's back and neck. Moments later, Dusty counters a chinlock to get in the hip toss and big elbow smash for the pin to two. Dusty goes for the American Dream sleeper! Sheik struggles trying to stay awake till he manages to get to a rope for the break. Dusty gets works on the legs and gets in an atomic drop for the pin to two. Sheik reverses an irish whip and lands a powerslam. Dusty is hurt, Sheik grabs a foreign object from his tights when the referee isn't looking and lands a blow into Dusty's skull making him bleed! The fans are about to riot till the referee notices the object on the mat. Sheik tries to argue with the ref that it isn't his and the ref tosses it away giving Sheik a warning. Dusty is up, but Sheik works on his head even biting him to make him bleed more. Vince is sickened by Sheik's actions.  Sheik gets in the piledriver for the nearfall! Sheik doesn't believe how that happened. Sheik goes for a suplex, but Dusty counters and reverses the suplex! Dusty is exhausted as he drags himself to the ropes. Sheik is up till Dusty lands a punch back and forth and shoves him to a corner, whipping him to another corner and going for a running clothesline only for Sheik to get out of the way and lock in the camel clutch! It looks like it's going to be over, but Sheik didn't lock it in right as Dusty manages to have one arm out and gets the rope break! Sheik lands his bottom twice on Dusty's back and drags him to the middle of the ring to try to lock it in, Dusty turns quickly and gets in the small package for the pin and win!  Winner: Dusty Rhodes via pinfall to become the NEW WWF Heavyweight ChampionThe crowd erupts at Madison Square Garden with several fans getting close enough to the ring! The ref hands over the belt (Sheik runs out in time with Blassie from the mob) and Dusty is finally up holding the title belt up in the air and celebrating with several fans who make it inside the ring to celebrate with him! After the show goes off the air, later tapings show fans walking Dusty down the aisle giving enough time for security to protect him.  |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 1, 2018 15:00:40 GMT -5
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 6, 2018 10:21:02 GMT -5
WWF at the SpectrumOctober 20th, 1979 Televised on the PRISM Network Host: Vince McMahon and Dick Graham
Televised Matches The Valiants (c) def. Gorilla Monsoon & Dominic DeNucci via DQ to retain the WWF Tag Team Championshios after Monsoon uses a foreign object he took from Jimmy to knock him out.
Pat Patterson def. Bob Backlund (c) via DQ after Backlund was blinded by his own blood and jumps the referee (thinking it was Pat) who gives the win to Patterson.
Swede Hanson def. Ivan Putski via Countout. ___________________________________________________ MAIN EVENT: Dusty Rhodes (c) vs. The Iron Sheik (w/Blassie) for the WWF Heavyweight ChampionshipIn this rematch, Dusty takes a beating early on, and bleeds. Dusty doesn't want the referee to notice the blood or he'll lose the match, though not the title as per state commission rules back in the day. Dusty wipes away most of the blood, but the Sheik is relentless. He manages to pounce on Dusty's back and works on the neck. Dusty is hurt, but the Sheik manages to lock in the camel clutch! Dusty DOESN'T surrender! Vince and Dick can't believe it, till the referee calls for the bell. There is huge heat, as Blassie and the Sheik celebrate in the ring. However the referee called for the bell because Dusty was bleeding too profusely, despite not giving up.  Winner: The Iron Sheik via Referee Decision. Dusty Rhodes remains the WWF Heavyweight Champion.  After the match, the Iron Sheik is pissed off and goes for another camel clutch till Superstar Billy Graham runs in making his WWF return! Superstar pounces away on the Sheik and helps Dusty up, raising his hands to end the broadcast. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 6, 2018 10:52:13 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingNovember 3rd, 1979 Host: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino Guest Host: Arnold Skaaland
The Iron Sheik (is alone) does a promo with Vince:  Vince: Iron Sheik we saw recently how you gained a victory over the Heavyweight Champion of the World, although you are not champion... Sheik: Hakhtu! I spit on you Superstar Billy Graham, I broke your neck and you come back to take my spotlight, you American trash I am true Champion, No. 1 Olympic champion ya? Vince: You were the former WWF Champion... Sheik: It don't matter because (Blassie walks in)  Blassie: (laughs) Don't worry about it sheiky-baby, because I've got a challence to make with the American Dream and Superstar, a tag-team match, the two of you taking on the Iron Sheik and his partner (laughs) you're going to love this! Vince: Wait wait who is going to be this partner? Blassie: I ain't telling you, there is no use to tell you, it's a mystery and when you see this guy, you're all going to shake in your boots (laughs as the Sheik smiles and leaves away with him) Vince: That was strange, who could this mystery partner be? We'll like to see this match happen! __________________________________________________ Matches: Swede Hanson fought Johnny Rivera to a Double DQ
Pat Patterson (w/ the Grand Wizard) def. Mike Masters via submission.
Tony Atlas def. Moose Monroe with a splash at the 55-second mark; after the bout, Bruno Sammartino conducted a ringside interview with Atlas
Larry Zbyzsko def. Billy Coleman via pinfall
Bobby Duncum (w/ Capt. Lou Albano) def. Bill Berger via pinfall |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 6, 2018 11:06:05 GMT -5
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 7, 2018 8:46:35 GMT -5
WWF at the SpectrumNovember 17th, 1979 Televised on the PRISM Network Host: Vince McMahon and Dick Graham Televised matches: Bob Backlund (c) def. Pat Patterson via KO to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Backlund snaps at Patterson late in the match (after taking a beating) and landed several blows to the face for Patterson to fall down face first to the mat with the referee making the ten-count.
Tito Santana & Ivan Putski def. The Valiants (c) via pinfall to become the NEW WWF Tag Team Champions. Ivan swings Tito to the ropes for a crossbody on Jimmy and the pinfall victory.____________________________________________ MAIN EVENT: Dusty Rhodes (c) & Superstar Billy Graham vs. The Iron Sheik & MYSTERY PARTNER (w/Blassie) in a Tag Team matchThe WWF Champion Dusty Rhodes makes his way out with Superstar who is making his WWF in-ring return. The Iron Sheik makes his way out, followed by a big tall blonde muscular wrestler wrapped in a cape/robe. The crowd is on their feet looking at the size of the guy. Superstar and Dusty look at each other and start talking about who it is. Blassie gets on the mic:  Blassie: I would like to introduce to the world, the next giant and champion of professional wrestling, I'm talking about the Incredible Hulk Hogan! (Hulk poses making his televised debut) Vince: (on commentary) Wow look at the size of this guy! Dick: (on commentary) His biceps must be 25 or 26 inches or something, he's huge!  " Hulk is in the ring first. Dusty goes after him, but is knocked down by an elbow. Hulk smashes Dusty into a corner and lands a big boot after an irish whip. Dusty makes the tag and Superstar goes face to face with Hulk. Hulk towers over Superstar as they grapple. It looks like Superstar is able to push Hulk back a few steps, but Hulk knees the former champ and works on his back. Irish whip and Hulk lands a running clothesline and the leg drop! Hulk makes the tag to Sheik. Sheik has the advantage now. Late in the match Hulk is tagged back in and manages to get the bearhug on Dusty! Dusty struggles and starts landing headbutts, but the Hulk is too strong. Superstar runs in and smashes Hulk's back breaking the hold. Dusty and Superstar start attacking the Hulk finally bringing him down on his knees for the referee to call the bell! Winner: The Iron Sheik and Incredible Hulk Hogan via DQSheik helps Hulk, but both men go after the Sheik. Blassie tells Hulk to leave the ring leaving behind the Sheik to fend for himself! Sheik manages to run away in time. ____________________________________________
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 7, 2018 10:40:27 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingNovember 24th, 1979 Host: Vince McMahon
Bulldog Brower & Swede Anson def. Dominic DeNucci & Johnny Rovera via pinfall
Hulk Hogan (w/Blassie) def. Paul Figueroa via Submission with the backbreaker in 49-seconds. _________________________________________________ Vince interviews Hulk Hogan and Blassie. ![]() ![]()  Vince: What a successful match that was Mr. Hogan, a record 49 seconds. Blassie: My man the Fabulous Hulk Hogan is what a real Superstar should look like. Just look at those arms, 26 inches, it'll crush a giant that's for sure. Hogan: That's right I'm going to demolish that's right demolish everyone who gets in my way. 49 seconds is nothing McMahon, because I let that man have a breather. He couldn't last three seconds against me. Blassie: That's right, Dusty Rhodes, Superstar Billy Graham, Andre the Giant, men like you would shiver in fear to face a man like him and sooner or later, Hulk Hogan is going to rule this ring! _________________________________________________ Tony Atas def. Mike Masters via pinfall
The Iron Sheik (w/Blassie) fought Ted Dibiase to a Double Countout
Ken Patera (w/Wizard) def. Steve King via submission
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Post by tnell on Jun 7, 2018 12:45:27 GMT -5
What a debut for Hogan.
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 7, 2018 15:17:04 GMT -5
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 7, 2018 15:42:21 GMT -5
December to Remember Special WWF at Madison Square Garden December 17th, 1979 Televised on the MSG Network Host: Vince McMahon
For this special, the New York Athletic Commission waives the 11pm curfew. Televised Matches:  The Fabulous Hulk Hogan (w/Blassie) def. Ted Dibiase via Submission. This is the famous MSG debut of Hulk Hogan. The match went on as it originally did with Hogan getting in the bearhug and making Dibiase submit. In this diary, after the match Dibiase is taken out on a stretcher as Hulk poses with a laughing Blassie. Vince is shocked that Hulk squashed the former North American Champion Ted Dibiase so easily and wonders who can take on such a big man. He tells the fans about the Spectrum show where Hulk won a tag match over Superstar and Dusty Rhodes. Bob Backlund (c) def. Bobby Duncum in a Texas Death Match to retain the WWF Intercontinental ChampionshipGRUDGE MATCH: Superstar Billy Graham def. The Iron Sheik (w/Blassie) via DQ after the Iron Sheik uses his boots to strike at Superstar's neck for the referee to notice something strange about his boots. The referee demanded the Sheik to take off his boots and forces him to do so with a WWF Official. They notice a foreign object stuffed in the boots! The match goes in Superstar's favour. ____________________________________ MAIN EVENT: WWF Heavyweight Champion Dusty Rhodes vs. NWA World Champion Harley Race The WWF calls it a "rematch" from the Superbowl of Wrestling III held earlier in the year, but that both men are champions and both titles are on the line here. A recap of that show shows Dusty Rhodes gaining a pinfall over Race in what was a non-title match. Dusty and Race start it off with grapples and holds. They test each other out, Race wants a win over the American Dream badly and works on Dusty's arms and brings him down to the mat for more holds. It's more of a technical mat match as Race has the advantage. Dusty gains the advantage three minutes in, reversing an armbar and sending Race to the outside. Both men fight to the outside till Race smashes the ring bell over Dusty's face when the ref wasn't looking! Dusty is cut open, they're both in the ring as Dusty now has the upper hand. Rights and lefts the crowd is going wild as Dusty goes for a big elbow smash for three, but Race's foot is on the ropes. Dusty is bleeding profusely, he whips Race to the ropes for a big clothesline. He gets to the ropes only to fall to the outside because he was "blinded by his blood" (this happened the same night when the two met) The ref calls for the bell. Winner: Harley Race via Referee Decision, WWF Heavyweight Championship remains with Dusty Rhodes.The fans chant "bull$hit" (which did happen) and are furious with the results. The get the fans to calm down, Dusty shoves the referee on the outside and manages to grab a texas rope he found from beneath the ring and starts to choke out Harley! Race is taken out to the back nearly fading away as he walks out and Dusty celebrates with his WWF title up high. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 8, 2018 11:38:16 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingJanuary 5th, 1980 Hosts: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino
WWF Tag Team Champion Tito Santana def. Billy Coleman via pinfall
Ken Patera def. Steve King via submission
Dominic DeNucci def. Angelo Gomez via pinfall
Larry Zbyszko def. Ron Lee via pinfall
Rene Goulet def. JoJo Andrews (Goulet's WWF return)_____________________________________________________ Hulk Hogan (w/Blassie) def. Billy Berger via pinfall in 45 seconds. Hogan punches Billy, irish whip and lands a powerslam and the big leg drop for the pin and win. Vince McMahon interviews Hulk Hogan:  Vince: That was another succesfull win for Hulk Hogan, who recently put Ted Dibiase out of commission here in the World Wrestling Federation. Hulk, you have made a mark... Blassie: The whole world should take notice at the size of this man, the whole world should see that Dusty Rhodes wouldn't stand a chance in the ring. Dusty is frightened, he won't challenge Hulk Hogan for the WWF Heavyweight Championship, because Hulk Hogan is the real Superstar. Billy Graham is a has-been, he's got nothing on this guy, look at those arms, 25 26 inches, 6 foot 8, 370 pounds of muscle, he's the future of the WWF. Hulk: Everyone saw what happened at the Spectrum. Dusty Rhodes and Superstar Billy Graham tried to cheat, they were embarassed, they couldn't bend or break me. Blassie: That's right Hulk, not even a giant could take you down.... Suddenly Andre the Giant makes an appearance to much applause. Andre: You can't just come to the WWF and try to make it here. You have a long way to go. Blassie: Why don't you challenge Hulk Hogan in a match or are you afraid? Andre: Don't act so cocky Mr. Blassie, I ain't afraid of anyone, and Hulk Hogan you have to still prove that you're one of the boys, because so far I'm not impressed. Vince: Andre the Giant if Hulk Hogan even has a chance to beat you, he could very well be the next giant of professional wrestling. Suddenly as Andre is on the mic talking to Vince and Blassie distracting Andre, Hulk Hogan grabs a chair and smashes it over Andre's back! Andre shouts as Hulk smashes his legs with the chair three times! Andre is on the floor hurt badly, as Hulk starts to choke out Andre with his 26 inch pythons! Blassie stops Hulk from doing anymore damage and they leave. Andre is badly hurt and it took some time after a commercial break for WWF Officials to help Andre limp out of the arena. |
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