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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 8, 2018 13:14:34 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingJanuary 12th, 1980 Hosts: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino
Championship Roll Call: WWF Heavyweight Champion: Dusty RhodesWWF Intercontinental Champion: Bob BacklundWWF Tag Team Champions: Tito Santana & Ivan PutskiWWF Junior Heavyweight Champion: Tatsumi FujinamiWWF Martial Arts Champion: Antonio InokiWomens' Champion: The Fabulous MoolahNWA World Champion: Harley Race Vince announces that Andre the Giant has suffered a leg injury last week at the hands of the Fabulous Hulk Hogan. Larry Zbyszko def. JoJo Andrews via submission with Boston Crab. After the match, Vince interviews Larry who challenges his trainer Bruno Sammartinoto a match. He believes that the only way to leave the shadow of Bruno is for the student to defeat the master. Vince back on commentary asks Bruno if he would accept, and Bruno says he wouldn't accept such a match because it would be like facing his little brother. The Wild Samoans def. Charlie Brown & Dominic DeNucci via pinfall
The Iron Sheik (w/Blassie) def. Ben Ortiz via submission
Bobby Duncam def. Joe Mascara via pinfall.
Rene Goulet def. Ron Lee via pinfall._____________________________________________________ Hulk Hogan (w/Blassie) def. Angelo Gomez & Johnny Rivera via submission in a handicap match at the 2 minute mark. Hulk slams Rivera to the outside and pounces on Gomez, locking in the bearhug for the submission. Bruno Sammartino starts an interview with Blassie and Hulk.
Bruno: That was pretty impressive I must say. But many are questioning Mr. Hogan about what you did to poor Andre the Giant, whose career hangs in the balance. Blassie: Don't worry about Andre because I know he'll be back, the Hulk here wanted to give him a sample of what he could do to him because when Andre returns he'll be ready for him. Bruno: Are you kidding me? He used a chair and tried to break Andre's legs and even tried to choke him out!  Hulk: Why don't you shut your mouth Sammartino, everyone knows that I am the true giant of professional wrestling. No one has the kind of pythons I do brother. I am the world's strongest man. Blassie: That's right....(WWF Tag Champion Ivan Putski walks out)  Putski: You talk about strength, well these biceps of mine aren't noodles I can tell you. You want to prove you're the world's strongest man, well how about it, you and I in an arm wrestling match at Madison Square Garden? Hulk: (laughs) You got it brother. Blassie: Wait wait he's got a match against Dominic DeNucci at Madison Square Garden... Hulk: It's just an arm wrestling match, I accept. (Blassie whispers to Hulk as the broadcast goes off air). |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 8, 2018 15:00:03 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square GardenJanuary 21st, 1980 (sell out) Televised on the MSG Network Host: Vince McMahon
Televised Matches:  Hulk Hogan (w/Blassie) def. Dominic DeNucci via pinfall in 3 minutes in. Hogan legdrops Dominic after dropping DeNucci throat-first across the top rope for the pinfall. A big win for the Hulkster. Hulk gets on the MSG mic and shouts out for Ivan Putski to come out quickly because he wants that arm wrestling match with the "tiny Polishman" (Putski was 5 foot 6) and he ain't tired at all. ______________________________________________________ Hulk Hogan vs. WWF Tag Team Champion Ivan Putski in an Arm Wrestling Match. A table is being set up as Blassie talks trash about Dusty Rhodes and Superstar Billy Graham on the mic. Ivan Putski makes his way out with a referee and shouts he's doing it for Andre the Giant. The "tale of the tape" has Hogan with "26 inch pythons" (kayfabe of course) and Ivan Putski at "20 inches" (kayfabe it was actually 18, which was huge for his size). Hulk and Putski go at it, surprisingly Ivan manages to hold off of Hulk's advance as he now has the upperhand. Vince is shocked that Ivan is capable of pushing Hulk's arm, but it was too much, Hulk uses all his weight to win the match and smash Ivan's hands down. Winner: Hulk Hogan
Hogan is up and laughs at Putski, he starts to flex as Ivan is upset. Ivan grabs the chair and is about to smash Hulk, but Blassie warns Hogan in time as Hogan runs off. _______________________________________________________ Pat Patterson def. Capt. Lou Albano via count-outLarry Zbyszko def. Johnny Rivera via pinfall. Larry once again in a promo challenges his mentor Bruno Sammartino to a match. Bob Backlund (c) fought Ken Patera to a Draw, Backlund retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Patera threw Backlund into the referee, though instead of a DQ, the match was allowed to continue, but was on a time out to get another referee out. However the two brawled to the point that mayham was at ringside with several wrestlers and officials running out to stop the two. The new referee came in and stopped the match. Main Event ( UNTELEVISED): Dusty Rhodes (c) def. The Iron Sheik (w/Blassie) via DQ when the Sheik kicked out of an elbow smash, shoving Dusty into the referee. Thereafter the Sheik in frustration accidently hits an elbow drop on the referee causing the DQ. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 9, 2018 14:51:01 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingJanuary 26rd, 1980 Host: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino
WWF Heavyweight Champion Dusty Rhodes & Superstar Billy Graham def. Johnny Rodz & Baron Mikel Scicluna via submission after Dusty got in the American Dream sleeper on Rodz for the win. Superstar celebrates with Dusty. After the match, the two are being interviewed:  Vince: What a comeback so far Superstar Billy Graham and for you Dusty Rhodes, you have proven yourself as a true WWF Champion. Superstar: This ain't just a comeback, I'm the man of the hour, the man with the power, too sweet to be sour. I'm the reflection of perfection, the number one selection baby, and me and the American Dream are going around America spreading the love brother. Dusty: That's right, for men like the Sheik, the hostage crisis in Iran may be over baby but we ain't done with you. Suddenly Blassie walks out with Hulk Hogan.
Vince: Mr. Blassie you're man has his match coming up, I don't think this is the right time for an interview. Blassie: The fools in the ring can wait (Mike Masters and Joe Mascara are already in the ring). The both of you want the Sheik you can have him, but I also got someone who I know the both of you are very afraid of. Just look at the sheer size of the Fabulous Hulk Hogan. This is the man who destroyed Andre the Giant, the true giant is... Superstar: Why don't you shut your mouth for a change... Dusty: That's right, because I'm willing to put this WWF title belt on the line against Hulk Hogan any time of the day. But I want a piece of that Iron Sheik... Blassie: (laughs) I knew it you're both afraid. Fair enough but if you want the Sheik it'll have to be in a steel cage match! Superstar: This man Hulk is a coward for breaking Andre's legs with a chair. He ain't nothing. Blassie: Well why don't you see how he is in the ring, just watch this one.... Hulk Hogan (w/Blassie) def. Mike Masters and Jose Mascara via Submission after the 3 minute mark when Hulk bearhugs both men at the same time after a double clothesline to submission! Larry Zbyszko def. Steve King via pinfall.  Larry gets on the mic with Vince and demands that Bruno accept his challenge, otherwise he'll QUIT the WWF. Bruno comes out and tells Larry that he loves him like a brother, but he'll face him to make sure that Larry doesn't ruin his career because he is his best student. Larry shakes hands with Bruno and they agree to a match. Larry Sharpe def. Angelo Gomez via pinfall
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Post by underjohngrohs on Jun 10, 2018 16:34:20 GMT -5
Hulk Hogan is in the WWF and is looking to take the WWF Championship from Dusty Rhodes, hopefully he turns face by 1984 and does the Hulkamania Era.
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 11, 2018 12:47:13 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingFebruary 2nd, 1980 Host: Vince McMahon Ken Patera (w/Wizard) def. Fred Marzino via submission
Pat Paterson def. Jose Estrada via pinfallThe "Fabulous" Hulk Hogan (w/Blassie) def. Fred Marzino & Paul Mauret via submission three minutes in, in a handicap match. Hulk gets in the bearhug, lifting both men in the air at the same time for a double submission.  ________________________________________
Bruno Sammartino vs. Larry Zbyszko in Singles competition The Master versus The Apprentice (one of the biggest feuds in history), Vince informs fans on commentary that Bruno will be working on a defensive style match against Larry, because he doesn't want to hurt him. Bruno and Larry shake hands to begin the match. It starts off slow, with Bruno being careful with Larry. Larry is showing off some of his skills and Bruno is impressed. Larry gets frustrated with Bruno because he wants a fair match, but Bruno is being easy. Larry starts to fire back with punches and kicks and Bruno defends himself for most of the match. An infuriated Larry eventually knocks Bruno to the outside when he shoves him hard into a corner. Larry snaps and grabs a wooden chair, knocking the referee out of the ring! Bruno rolls back in the ring and tries to stand as Larry smashes the CHAIR over Bruno! Bruno is up again, SMASH another chair shot!  Bruno is cut open wide, some of the fans by ringside are literally fainting (which did happen). Bruno is one tough sob and is back up, but Larry once again smashes Bruno for a THIRD TIME with the chair! Bruno is done for as WWF Officials run in to stop Larry. Bruno is carried out in a stretcher. After a commercial break referees are wiping Bruno's blood away in the ring. ________________________________________ Tony Atlas def. Johnny Rodz via pinfall
Bobby Duncum def. Steve King via pinfall. Bobby wants another shot at the IC title. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 11, 2018 15:03:12 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingFebruary 9th, 1980 Host: Vince McMahon Superstar Billy Graham def. Rene Goulet via DQ after Rene smashes Superstar with a foreign object. After the match, Vince interviews Superstar as Superstar tells Vince that he wants the Iron Sheik to submit for a change and starts to flex his biceps. Out comes Freddie Blassie.  Blassie: Once again you won't say whether or not you'll take on the Hulk. I think everyone in the world wants to see it, so Superstar, do you think you can handle the Hulk? Superstar: I ain't afraid of the Hulk... Blassie: Well if you won't challenge him to a match, then how about it, next week you take on my Hulk in an arm wrestling match? Superstar: (looks at the fans) You got it! __________________________________________________ Vince is in an empty arena doing an interview with Bruno Sammartino the day after the match with Larry.  Bruno: You know Mr. McMahon, as I'm healing from the chair shots, I've been doing this for years, but I don't think I could handle the tears. The tears I saw in the eyes of my fans when they saw a man who was like my little brother, you could say he was like a son to me, beat me down like a dog. This kid wanted to be the best and had the potential to become WWF Champion one day I never once doubted that. I've been with him all the way, from his first match, I've trained him, made him what he is today and this is what I get? You could call me the Living Legend, call me whatever you want, because the whole world dammit, the whole world wants me to defend my honour and I'll do it. I'll fight you Larry Zbyszko, everywhere and everytime I can because you're an ungrateful kid who has lost his ways. You want a fight, I'll you a fight. __________________________________________________ Tito Santana & Ivan Putski (c) def. Baron Mikel Scicluna & John Beauford via submission to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships
Ken Patera (w/Wizard) def. Steve King via pinfall
The Wild Samoans (w/Albano) def. Johnny Rodz & Mike Masters via pinfall
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 11, 2018 15:40:36 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingFebruary 16th, 1980 Host: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino
The Wild Samoans (w/Albano) def. Dominic DeNucci & John Beauford via pinfall
Ken Patera (w/Wizard) def. Charlie Brown & Steve King via submission with the swinging full nelson in a handicap match ______________________________________________ Superstar Billy Graham vs. Hulk Hogan (w/Blassie) in an Arm Wrestling Match The fans are on their feet to watch this. The table is set with Superstar waiting in the ring. Hulk makes his way out with Blassie and they talk trash to the fans. In the ring both men are on their feet exhanging a few words. They're finally sitting and are in position. The ref signals for it to start, and Hulk and Superstar try their hardest as their arms remain neutral. Superstar is finally gaining grown, Hulk uses his weight and reverses it. Superstar is about to lose till the fans are chanting for the Superstar and he gains the momentum over the Hulk and finally gets his arm down for the win!  Winner: Superstar Billy GrahamSuperstar celebrates as the fans cheer on. Hulk doesn't believe it and grabs his chair, kicks the table away and smashes the chair over Superstar's head! Hulk goes after Superstar's knees trying to break them with the chair! He grabs the table and was about to smash it over Superstar till WWF Champion Dusty Rhodes runs out!  Hulk tosses the table away trying to clothesline Dusty and misses! Dusty starts hitting left and rights till Hulk gets to a corner, but is barely hurt. Dusty jumps towards Superstar and gets him out of the ring just in time as Hulk attempts to get them. WWF Officials finally interfere and help Superstar on a stretcher. ______________________________________________ Tito Santana & Ivan Putski (c) def. Dave O'Hannon & JoJo Andrews via pinfall to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships.
Larry Zbyzsko def. Mike Masters via pinfall with the suplex. Bruno who was on commentary decides to leave commentary as it made him sick of watching Larry. After the match in an interview Larry says he accepts a challenge from Bruno and will prove to the world why he's better. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 12, 2018 14:30:25 GMT -5
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 12, 2018 14:49:13 GMT -5
WWF at the Spectrum March 1st, 1980 (sell out) Televised on the PRISM Network Host: Vince McMahon and Dick Graham
Televised Matches It's announced that Hulk Hogan was "temporarily suspended" in the WWF (even though he will be working other smaller shows) and won't be on the show due to his actions injuring both Andre the Giant and Superstar Billy Graham. Ken Patera (w/Wizard) def. Dominic DeNucci via pinfall.
Bob Backlund (c) fought Bobby Duncam to a Double Countout. Backlund retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship
Womens' Tag Match: Vivian St. John & Joyce Gravle def. Wenonah Littleheart & Cindy Majors via pinfall______________________________________________________________ Dusty Rhodes (c) def. The Iron Sheik (w/Blassie) in a Steel Cage Match for the WWF Heavyweight Championship The final battle between the two go down at the Spectrum, as the Iron Sheik gets the early advantage in the cage, but an enraged Dusty (whose anger is mostly on Hulk Hogan for injuring Andre the Giant and Superstar Billy Graham) manages to pound on the Sheik and cut him open wide! Dusty is relentless till the Sheik passes out due to bloodloss and Dusty 12 minutes in manages to walk out of the cage door for the win. ______________________________________________________________ Untelevised Main Event: Larry Zbyszko def. Bruno Sammartino via DQ after Sammartino accidentally hit the referee when he was trying to aim for Larry. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 25, 2018 10:56:37 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square Garden March 24th, 1980 (sell out + 4k at Felt Forum) Televised on the MSG Network Host: Vince McMahon and Gorilla Monsoon
Note: Pat Patterson recently turned babyface after the Grand Wizard tried to sell his contract with Pat for $100,000 to Lou Albano. The Wild Samoans attacked Patterson when he insulted Albano during a WWF Championship Wrestling episode. Patterson has mystery partner for them for MSG. Andre the Giant makes his return after being injured by Hulk Hogan (kayfabe since he was working other territories) and does a promo:  Vince: We would like to welcome back Andre the Giant and I want to know you look like you're in your wrestling gear, I wasn't aware that... Andre: First of all I want to say that I will be watching Hulk Hogan tonight, after what he did to me, I certainly will be seeing if he could take the title. However I came back because I know what it's like, for how Pat Patterson was assaulted by the Wild Samoans. Vince: Wait just a minute are you telling me that... Andre: That's right I am the mystery partner and that's why I am here! _____________________________________________ Andre the Giant & Pat Patterson def. The Wild Samoans (w/Lou Albano) via pinfall after Pat locked in the figure-four on Afa and Andre land a big splash on him for the pin and win. Bob Backlund (c) def. Bobby Duncam via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
Larry Zbyszko def. Bruno Sammartino via DQ at 15 minutes in when Sammartino snaps at Larry and fails to release a chokehold on Larry forcing the referee to stop the match. Sammartino refuses to let go till Arnold Skaaland runs in and breaks Sammartino's hold with the help of the referee. Larry rolls out grasping for air and runs away. _____________________________________________ Dusty Rhodes (c) vs. Hulk Hogan (w/Blassie) for the WWF Heavyweight Championship Hulk and Dusty square off, it's a test of strength. Hogan shoves Dusty to a corner and rams him with the clothesline. Hogan goes for an early bearhug, but Rhodes breaks the hold with the ropes. Dusty starts firing back left and rights, hits the ropes for a shoulderblock to no avail. Hogan stands his ground. Dusty hits the ropes again for a clothesline, but Hogan won't fall down. Dusty is shocked, he starts firing more left and rights till he hits the ropes again for another clothesline and manages to get Hogan to the mat! Dusty lands three elbows for the pin to two. Later Hogan counters an atomic drop and starts to land punches and kicks, slamming Dusty to the mat and landing three elbows of his own for the pin to two. Hogan gets in the chinlock. Dusty starts getting fired up with the chants from the crowd and is up, he gets in a german suplex for the pin to two. Dusty lands punches back and forth, but Hogan rakes the eyes and clotheslines Dusty to the outside. From behind Blassie lands his cane into Dusty's back while the ref is distracted! Hogan rolls to the outside to break count and whips Dusty into apron. Hogan tosses him back in for a bearhug! Dusty doesn't surrender and starts to fight back! Hogan tries to tighten the grip, but Dusty lands punches continuously till Hogan let's go. Dusty lands his famous elbows on the head of Hogan who falls. Dusty hits the ropes for a big elbow smash only to miss! Hogan hits the ropes for the big leg drop and pin, but Dusty's leg was on the ropes. Hogan starts smashing Dusty's back and once again gets in the bearhug. Dusty is struggling, but manages to pullback Hogan's hair! He lands a few chops and hits the ropes, but Blassie once again slams his cane into Dusty's back as the ref doesn't notice. Hogan gets in the bearhug for a third time! Dusty is OUTCOLD! The referee does the three count and it's over! Winner: Hulk Hogan via KO to become the NEW WWF Heavyweight Champion
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 25, 2018 12:20:41 GMT -5
2015 Shoot Interview with Superstar Billy Graham Interviewer: So you held the title for two years and lost it to the Sheik, how did that decision come about? Graham: It was because I was hurt. Those rings at MSG were boxing rings, not the kind of wrestling rings you have today. So I got hurt and over time my knee caps got bad, by back was bad, my wrists gosh I everything was hurting from all the bumps I'd take as a heel and sometimes as a face. Finally I told Vince Sr. and decided that the title had to come off of me. The Sheik was new to the WWF, but had worked for years in other territories, so there was a revolution in Iran and they thought it was best I was to drop it to him, because at that point they had heard that Dusty was going to get the NWA title and Vince Sr. thought of giving it to him and called him up and they worked a deal. Interviewer: Why did Dusty have a short run with the title? Graham: Dusty was the hottest babyface in America, yes I was at the top too, but Dusty worked everywhere and Vince Sr. thought it best to give him the strap. I wasn't there for it all, I started working the other territories with permission from Vince, but what I remember is that Vince Sr. thought that Dusty came off arrogant and above it all like he was Andre (the Giant). Dusty wanted more control over booking his matches and thought about defending the title elsewhere. So it was bound to fall apart. Interviewer: How did Hulk Hogan become Champion? Graham: I wasn't there when he won as I was feuding with Harley Race (NWA World Champion), but I think it was simply that Dusty and Vince agreed to part ways and they didn't have that many options. Koloff was gone, and it would be a bad idea to give the title back to the Sheik. I mean Sheik had huge heat, but remember there was the whole Hostage Crisis in Iran, and if Sheik had taken back the belt, he probably would've been shot or it was going turn political, who knows. They had to protect him from that. Hulk had a good start, I mean he was a big guy and made a big mark, but he was green. Vince Sr. thought it best that he give Hulk a run and like they did with me, have a babyface chase (faces go after the top heel). Interviewer: What did you think of Hulk? Graham: I didn't know him at the time and worked that tag match and arm wrestling match with him, but didn't know him a whole lot to judge. Most of the guys in the back as I remember, even when I was around, thought Hulk was too green that he needed to pay his dues. Some of the boys felt that they were robbed, but Hulk had to protect himself. They did the right thing with him feuding with Andre, because believe it or not Andre liked him and used to tell some of the boys to leave him alone. Andre loved working with bigger guys like Ernie Ladd or Big John Studd, it just fit his wrestling style well. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 25, 2018 13:14:42 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingApril 12th, 1980 Host: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino
Dominic DeNucci def. Johnny Rodz via pinfall
Andre the Giant def. Paul Mauret & Bimbo Larson in a handicap match via submission after Andre gets in a bearhug on both men.
Ox Baker (w/ the Grand Wizard) def. Steve King via pinfall
Larry Sharpe def. Mike Masters via pinfall
Rene Goulet def. Baron Mikel Scicluna via disqualification
___________________________________________________________ Hulk Hogan (c) (w/ Freddie Blassie) def. Frank Williams via submission to retain the WWF Heavyweight Championship in two minutes in with Hogan getting in the bearhug. A squash match for the new champion. Bruno Sammartino starts a post-match interview with Hogan: Bruno: I have to say first of all congratulations Hulk Hogan on becoming the new WWF Heavyweight Champion Blassie: He's the Fabulous, the Incredible Hulk Hogan and you should show some respect. Bruno: I ain't got no beef with you Blassie. Blassie: Ha you got a protege beating you down like the hasbeen you are. Hulk: Hey hey forget about it, let me tell you something Bruno Sammartino. Just look at how far I've gone in such a short period of time. While it took men like Dusty Rhodes years to what I've done, I've done it in just a few months. There is no one, no one better than me. Bruno: You don't need to get cocky kid. Hulk: (laughs) You and everyone out there in the back are afraid of me. I haven't had one guy come out and tell me they want a title shot. And as the WWF Champion....(Andre the Giant appears to a pop as Hulk looks scared)  Bruno: Ladies and gentlemen Andre the Giant, my gosh you're back and I'm so glad! Andre: Let me tell you something Hulk Hogan. You're standing here only because I let you. You're Champion only because I let you. You tried to break me, I tried to end my career? Well Hulk I have news for you, I'm back better than ever. So why don't you put that strap on the line and face me in the ring. Bruno: What do you got to say Hulk? Hulk: (argues with Blassie) Let me tell you something... Blassie: The answer is no! You don't get a shot because you'll only embarrass yourself, you don't even look ready, because this man Hulk Hogan is the real giant of professional wrestling... Andre suddenly slaps Blassie! Hulk shoves Andre, Andre chokes Hulk! Hulk manages to break the hold and run away.Andre: Come here you coward! |
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Post by underjohngrohs on Jun 25, 2018 19:47:04 GMT -5
So the incredible Hulk Hogan is now the WWF Champion not without the help of Freddie Blassie, And now his first title defense comes against Andre The Giant. And it looks like we are starting to see WrestleMania 3 already. But the question is I wonder if Hogan's going to dump Blassie saying that he doesn't need Blassie's help. And I think Hogan should just be on his own as World Wrestling Federation Champion, Heel or Face. He should be a deserving champion.
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 26, 2018 11:42:42 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingApril 19th, 1980 Host: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino  Vince: Bruno I have to say that I can't believe that Hulk Hogan the new WWF Champion and his manager Classy Freddie Blassie has rejected a challenge from Andre the Giant to put the WWF Heavyweight Championship on the line in a match. Andre is appealing to WWF Officials to make it happen. Bruno: I really hope that Andre gets his chance, he deserves a title shot after all these years, staying undefeated for eight years. Vince: While Andre is in talks, it looks like a No. 1 Contender is going to be announced when Mr. USA Tony Atlas will take Baron Mikel Scicluna on April 21st at Madison Square Garden! Hulk Hogan will also be in action in his first title defense at the Garden when he faces Rene Goulet. And speaking of big matches, Bruno you'll have to face your protege the same night. Bruno: I'm not even close to being done with Larry Zbyszko. __________________________________________________ WWF Intercontinental Champion Bob Backlund fought Jose Estrada in a non-title 20-minute Exhibition Match
Dominic DeNucci def. Paul Mauret via pinfall
Pedro Morales (WWF Return after 5 years) vs. Marc Pole via submission
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 26, 2018 12:23:32 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square GardenApril 21st, 1980 (sell out) Televised on the MSG Network Host: Vince McMahon Televised Matches: Mr. USA Tony Atlas def. Baron Mikel Scicluna via pinfall to become the No. 1 Contender for the WWF Heavyweight Championship
Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood def. Tor Kamata & Bulldog Brower via pinfall
Ken Patera (w/Wizard) def. Pat Patterson via pinfall after a knee drop knocking out the referee causes the ref to not notice Pat's foot on the ropes during the ropes. Bruno Sammartino (w/Arnold Skaaland) def. Larry Zbyszko via Countout after Sammartino prevented Larry from trying to re-enter the ring each try he attempted to do so. Larry throws around a few chairs and vows he'll make Bruno pay for it.  ____________________________________________ Hulk Hogan (c) (w/Blassie) vs. Rene Goulet for the WWF Heavyweight Championship Hogan dominates the match as Goulet could barely get in any offensive. Finally Goulet manages to get a dropkick in, but Hulk only gets pushed hard enough to a corner. Goulet runs after Hulk, but Hulk moves out of the way and presses him up in the air and drops him like he was nothing. Hulk hits the ropes for the big leg for the pin and win. Winner: Hulk Hogan via pinfall to retain the WWF Heavyweight Championship____________________________________________ Andre the Giant def. Bobby Duncam via pinfall after Andre lands a suplex and sits on his chest for the win.  In a post-match promo Andre demands a match against Hulk Hogan, but still wishes Tony Atlas the best when he takes on Hulk Hogan soon enough. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 26, 2018 15:09:24 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingMay 3rd, 1980 Host: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino
Vince McMahon interview with Tony Atlas  Vince: Your brand of wrestling, is second to none Mr. Atlas. I would like to first of all congratulate you Tony, you are now the No. 1 Contender for the WWF Heavyweight Championship. How do you feel? Tony: First of all I want to say that wrestling has always been in me, I was a state amateur champion back in the day, and it's an honour to be able to be one of the first African-Americans out here to get a shot at the WWF Heavyweight titles. Vince: No doubt you could very well become the first African-American WWF Champion. Tony: I can't tell you how I feel about that, a chance of a lifetime and I know I'm no Bruno Sammartino, but I can try to live up to all the greats of the past. Vince: You know they don't call you Mr. USA for nothing, why don't you pose for the fans?
Atlas starts a posedown with crowds cheering till WWF Champion Hulk Hogan suddenly appears.
 Hulk: Enough of all this gaga, if you wanna see a body, if you wanna see a real Mr. Universe, enough of this clown here look at this body (starts to pose with the WWF title as Blassie walks in). Let me tell you something Tony Atlas, anything you can do, I can do better. I'd beat you down in a posedown boy, why don't you get in the ring right now (Atlas shoves Hogan) Atlas: You're a coward who wouldn't get in the ring with Andre the Giant. Let me whoop your butt boy, anytime anywhere I'd take that title belt away from you. Suddenly Hulk gets in the ring and Tony Atlas follows! Hulk has the advantage and whips him to a corner for a beatdown. Atlas counters and starts with some right and lefts, but Hulk counters back and lands a clothesline, bodyslam and misses a legdrop! Atlas tries to get at Hulk, but Hulk gets in an atomic drop unto the ropes and drops a big elbow and starts to pose, laughing away at Atlas. _________________________________________________ Larry Zbyszko def. Joe Mascara via pinfall
Pedro Morales def. Jose Estrada via pinfall
Rick McGraw fought Frank Williams to a Draw
Larry Sharpe def. Rick Stallone via pinfall
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 27, 2018 9:51:24 GMT -5
WWF at Madison Square GardenMay 19th, 1980 (sell out) Televised on the MSG Network Host: Vince McMahon
$15,000 20-man Battle Royal
Participants: Dominic DeNucci, Bobby Duncam, Larry Zbyszko, Bruno Sammartino, Pat Patterson, Frankie Williams, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Ivan Putski, Peter Maivia, Afa, Sika, Rene Goulet, Tor Kamata, Gorilla Monsoon, Larry Sharpe, Frankie Williams, Rick McGraw, Jose Estrada, Samoan #1, and Samoan #2. Final Four: Larry Zbyszko, Bruno Sammartino, Peter Maivia, and Gorilla Monsoon Peter Maivia manages to throw Monsoon to the outside and goes after Bruno. Bruno manages to lift Maivia over till Larry clotheslines Bruno to the outside for the win and a lot of heat from the crowd.  Winner: Larry Zbyszko___________________________________________________ Bob Backlund (c) (w/Arnold Skaaland) def. Ken Patera (w/Wizard) via pinfall to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship in a Texas Death Match, 22 minutes in.  Backlund goes for the crossbody from the top rope to get the win in. Tor Kamata (w/Blassie) def. Johnny Rodz via pinfall
Gorilla Monsoon def. Baron Mikel Scicluna via pinfall
Bobby Duncam def. Rene Goulet via pinfall
___________________________________________________ Hulk Hogan (c) (w/Blassie) vs. "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas for the WWF Heavyweight Championship The two go around the ring, Hulk starts to pose his muscles. It's a grapple and both men push each other. Another grapple, Hulk gets in the chinlock and squeezes hard, Tony counters with an irish whip and shoulderblock, but Hulk doesn't move. Another grapple and now Tony has a chinlock. Hulk using his strength breaks the hold and starts to punch him down in a corner. Huge powerslam and it's a two count on Tony. A few more holds and Tony manages to punch back. In an AMAZING feat of strength, Tony Atlas PRESSES Hulk Hogan up in the air (which he did in real life at a 81 Spectrum show) and drops him. Elbow smashes and headbutts to the back. Atlas gets in the bearhug, Hogan breaks it by raking the eyes. Hulk beats on Tony in a corner and even shoves the referee, who gives Hulk a warning and gets a lot of heat from the crowd. Vertical suplex (which heel Hulk Hogan used to do, later he barely ever did) and later a clothesline from an irish whip. Tony is hurt. Bodyslam and the big leg on Tony, Hulk goes for the pin, but Tony takes his eyes after the two count! Hulk breaks the pin and is up. Tony starts to fire back and lands a clothesline. Atlas gets in a sleeperhold, but Hogan won't sleep. Hogan is up and with his amazing strength lifts Atlas to the top rope hanging him there, but Atlas fights back and Hulk falls. Atlas gets in the powerslam but knocks down the referee with Hulk's legs! Tony tries to get the ref back up, Blassie jumps the apron and smashes Tony's back with the cane as Hogan gets in a bodyslam and the big leg drop (Blassie tries to wake up the ref from the outside) for the pin and win. Winner: Hulk Hogan via pinfall to retain the WWF Heavyweight Championship |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 27, 2018 10:39:17 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingMay 31st, 1980 Host: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino
Vince: We got a new No. 1 contender for the WWF Intercontintental Championship, Bruno tonight your protege Larry Zbyszko gets a shot against Bob Backlund tonight. Larry recently won the $15,000 Battle Royal at Madison Square Garden.... Bruno: I don't have a lot to say regarding Larry. How about the news about Andre the Giant. Vince: O that's right, the World Wrestling Federation has announced that Andre the Giant will be getting a match against WWF Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan, however because Andre isn't the No. 1 contender officially, it will be non-title. Bruno: I respect the WWF, but I have to say that's unfair McMahon. Andre deserves a title shot. ________________________________________________________ Rick McGraw def. Moose Monroe via pinfall
Pedro Morales def. Jose Estrada via pinfall________________________________________________________ Bob Backlund (c) vs. Larry Zbyszko for the WWF Intercontinental Championship Prior to the match, Backlund is said to have a "bad right arm" after his match against Ken Patera at MSN and has it well wrapped and was cleared to wrestle. Larry and Backlund start off with several holds, back and forth till Larry starts working on Backlund's right arm throughout the match. Late in the match, Backlund goes for the atomic drop finisher and knocks out the referee. Larry rolls on out of the ring. Backlund tries to wake the ref. Larry grabs the same wooden-style chair he used against Bruno, rushes in the ring and smashes the chair over Backlund's arm! Backlund shouts till Larry smashes the chair over his head and tosses it away. The ref is awake till Larry gets in the pinfall over Backlund! Winner: Larry Zbyszko via pinfall to become the NEW WWF Intercontinental Champion
 Bruno on commentary can't believe what he just saw and says he's stick to his stomach. Larry shouts on camera that he did the impossible by defeating Backlund and did it without Bruno's guidance and that he is the "true Living Legend". ________________________________________________________ The Wild Samoans (c) (w/Albano) def. Rene Goulet & Jim Duggan via pinfall to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships
Tony Atlas def. Manny Siaca via pinfall |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 27, 2018 11:12:35 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingJune 7th, 1980 Host: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino
Vince and Bruno are at ringside: Vince: Last week on Championship Wrestling, Larry Zbyszko won the WWF Intercontinental Championship, however, the World Wrestling Federation after careful review, have revoked the decision. This is based on the fact that Bob Backlund's doctors did in fact not clear him to wrestle as the fax that was sent to our offices was sent after the match occured. At the same time after Larry Zbyszko used an illegal chair in the ring twice on the champion, the WWF had no choice but to strip Larry of the title. On the other hand, Backlund has been fined for wrestling without proper clearance, but Bob Backlund will continue to be the WWF Intercontinental Champion. As for the title belt, Larry will have to hand the belt over... Bruno: You know this is justice, this is what justice is and only here in the World Wrestling Federation can you find that.... Larry shows up with the IC title belt. Larry: (shouts in anger at Bruno) Did you do this? Did you do this to me? I heard it was you! You and your politics! Bruno: You damned right I had a say (Larry and Bruno exchange a few words not properly heard) Vince: I know that you're upset Larry, but the title belt has to be handed over. Larry: You want the belt? Here it is (hands it over to Vince). This isn't even the title I want. I want the WWF Heavyweight Championship. Bruno: (gets angry) You don't deserve the championship. You don't deserve to be in the ring anymore. I failed you Larry, I admit I failed you, you were my greatest student, you could've been the greatest of all time better than me, but you did this to yourself kid... Larry starts a fight with Bruno till WWF Officials break them apart. ______________________________________ Larry Sharpe def. Steve King via countout
Tor Kamata def. Angelo Gomez via pinfal
REAIRED from April 12th Show: Hulk Hogan (c) (w/Blassie) def. Frankie Williams to retain the WWF Heavyweight Championship
Pat Patterson & Rene Goulet def. Davey O’Hannon & Jose Estrada via pinfall
Baron Mikel Scicluna def. Charlie Brown via submission |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jun 27, 2018 11:44:51 GMT -5
WWF Championship WrestlingJune 14th, 1980 Host: Vince McMahon and Bruno Sammartino
Championship Roll Call:
WWF Heavyweight Champion: Hulk Hogan
WWF Intercontinental Champion: Bob Backlund
WWF Tag Team Champions: The Wild Samoans
WWF Junior Heavyweight Champion: Tatsumi Fujinami
WWF Martial Arts Champion: Antonio Inoki
Womens' Champion: The Fabulous Moolah
NWA World Champion: Harley Race We would like to announce the "Showdown at Shea" extravaganza (predecessor to Wrestlemania) at the Shea Stadium in front of 30,000 screaming fans. Tickets are on sale and what an event this will be. It's official: Bruno Sammartino vs. Larry Zbyszko in a Steel Cage Match to finally determine who is the best, the student or the master? Vince interviews Andre the Giant: Vince: Speaking of masters, Andre you've been given a chance to take on the WWF Heavyweight Champion, the Fabulous Hulk Hogan. However, it seems that by far your match with him will be a non-title match. Andre: I've come out here to say to the WWF, that not once have I ever asked for anything, never. This is the first time I have, I want Hulk Hogan, but I don't just want to humiliate him, I want one more request from the WWF, I want the title to be on the line. If I defeat Hulk Hogan, with the WWF title, if the WWF is worried about me taking that title to France, I won't. I promise to vacate the Championship and hand it back to the WWF. Vince: Whoa, you would do that? This would be unprecedented. Andre: I know I am not the No. 1 Contender, but I want this, the fans want this, and Hulk Hogan doesn't deserve to be the WWF Champion. __________________________________________ The Wild Samoans (c) (w/ Capt. Lou Albano) vs. El Olympico & George Rosello via pinfall
Ken Patera (w/ the Grand Wizard) def. Charlie Brown via submission
Tor Kamata (w/Blassie) def. Frankie Williams via pinfall
Tony Atlas def. Ron Shaw via pinfall
NWA World Champion Harley Race def. Sylvano Sousa via pinfall to retain the NWA World title. |
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