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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 21, 2018 20:47:04 GMT -5
 On April 30th, 1977, in Baltimore, Superstar Billy Graham won the WWWF Championship from Bruno Sammartino to become the biggest WWWF star around despite being a heel. He had the look and charisma, a perfect 10 on promos and several wrestlers would later adopt his style including Hulk Hogan and Jesse Ventura. Another reason for his popularity was that fans were used to more "ethnic" champions such as Bruno (Italian), Stasiak (Quebecer), Pedro (Puerto Rican) or Ivan (billed from Russia) and to see an "American" as champion was someone who they wanted to get behind for a change. Graham would sell out everywhere to the point that thousands couldn't get tickets during big shows because of how hot his run was. Unfortunately it wouldn't last too long as Vince McMahon Sr, was determined no matter what, to give the title to Bob Backlund. Graham pleaded to Vince Sr and even suggested to become a babyface, but Vince turned his plea down and would reject the idea that a heel could ever become a babyface. It's said that during a dinner prior to the title change that those close to Vince Sr (like Bruno) didn't agree with the title going to Backlund, but Vince Sr's stubbornness wanted to see it through and it was that stubbornness that nearly brought the WWWF to bankruptcy. This alternate history has Vince Sr change his mind about Superstar Billy Graham on the advice of his son Vince Jr, starting with the date he was supposed to lose the WWWF title... |
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 22, 2018 8:01:03 GMT -5
World-Wide Wrestling Federation 1978 (Partial) Roster
Current Champions:Superstar Billy Graham - WWWF Heavyweight Champion Mr. Fuji & Professor Tanaka - WWWF World Tag Team Champions Tatsumi Fujinami (NJPW) - WWWF Junior Heavyweight Champion The Fabulous Moolah - WWWF Women's Champion Harley Race - NWA World Heavyweight Champion (WWWF was still independent from NWA)WWWF Stars around in 1978:Bruno Sammartino Bob Backlund Dusty Rhodes Ivan Koloff Luke Graham Andre the Giant Ivan Putski George Steele Ken Patera Gorilla Monsoon Nikolai Volkoff Jack Brisco Peter Maivia Stan Stasiak Tony Garea Larry Zbyszko SD Jones Dino Bravo Dominic DeNucci Spiros Ario Johnny Rodz Butcher Vachon Chief Jay Strongbow Billy Red Lyons Jerry Blackwell Bobo Brazil Greg Valentine Captain Lou Albano |
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 22, 2018 8:13:35 GMT -5
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 22, 2018 8:17:48 GMT -5
WWWF at Madison Square Garden February 20th, 1978 (sell out) Televised on MSG Network Featured Host: Vince McMahon Note: This is the first MSG show that ended up allowing children under 14 to attend (even though it was billed as not being allowed). SD Jones def. Baron Scicluna via DQ
Spiros Arion def. Chief Jay Strongbow via decision
Dusty Rhodes def. Professor Tanaka (c) via pinfall
Ken Patera def. Peter Maivia via countout
Mil Mascaras def. Mr. Fuji (c) via pinfall
Tatsumi Fujinami (c) def. Ted Adams via pinfall to retain the WWWF Junior Heavyweight Champion
__________________________________ MAIN EVENT: Superstar Billy Graham (c) (w/Wizard) vs. Bob Backlund for the WWWF Heavyweight Championship.
 The man went on as it originally did with the change in the finish. Bob Backlund lands the big atomic drop for the pinfall, but Graham's leg was on the rope as the referee noticed (rather than pinning him which is what originally happened). Backlund lifts Graham again for another atomic drop, but isn't able to balance for Graham to fall over the top rope. The referee counts Graham out who was hurt on the outside. Winner: Bob Backlund via Countout. Superstar Billy Graham retains the WWWF Heavyweight Championship After the match, Superstar's manager the Wizard in frustration, starts to slap Graham around and runs to the back. Superstar gradually gets on his feet and gets pissed as the crowd watch him instead of Backlund who is still "celebrating" in the ring. Graham runs (with a limp) to the back as the fans near him cheer him on. Post-Match Interview:
Superstar: (in a serious tone) You don't, and I mean you don't ever, touch me like that again. You don't touch me, I'm a man free, no man has a right over my body, no soul has a right over me brother. For everyone who saw it I am still the WWWF Heavyweight Champion, but you Wizard, I'm done with you. I'm done with managers, I'm done with guys like you.... Suddenly Luke Graham (kayfabe brother) shows up with the Wizard behind him.
Luke: Hey hey, you don't get to treat this man (Wizard), this man with disrespect you hear me. He is the reason you're standing here with the WWWF Championship. Superstar: Get outta my way Luke! Luke: No I'm the eldest, you don't get to touch him. Stick your nose somewhere else because the next time I ain't gonna let this go and give you a beating of your life little brother. Superstar: (gets in Luke's face) I'd like to see you try. Luke slaps Superstar! Superstar looks pissed but let's Luke go. Vince Jr on commentary talks about family loyalty and how the Grahams are a dynasty in the world of professional wrestling. __________________________________ Wee Willi Wilson & Hillbilly Pete def. Little John & Billy the Kid via pinfall (2 out of 3)
Tony Garea & Larry Zbyszko def. Butcher Vachon & Stan Stasiak via pinfall (2 out of 3)
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 22, 2018 9:04:34 GMT -5
WWWF at the Boston GardenMarch 6th, 1978 Card: Butcher Vachon def. Johnny Rodz via pinfall
Hillybill Pete & Wee Willie Wilson def. Little John & Billy the Kid
Larry Zbyszko def. Baron Scicluna via DQ
Spiros Arion def. Tony Garea via countout___________________________________ MAIN EVENT: Superstar Billy Graham (c) vs. Dusty Rhodes for the WWWF Heavyweight Championship The return match to the Boston Garden from their ongoing feud, for the first time Superstar is without the Wizard as his manager. Rhodes is in the ring already as Superstar makes his way out to a mixed reaction from the crowd and they're both introduced as the match begins. Rhodes has the upperhand early on in the match, till Superstar manages to get in a clothesline from the ropes in. The match continues till the Wizard makes his appearance on the outside. Superstar tosses Rhodes to the outside till the Wizard starts shouting at Superstar. Superstar is on the apron and KICKS the Wizard to much fan applause. He starts shouting at him as the Wizard runs off, giving Dusty Rhodes enough time to land a double axe handle into the ringpost for the countout. Winner: Dusty Rhodes via Countout. Superstar Billy Graham retains the WWWF ChampionshipSuperstar gets angry and runs to the back to get after the Wizard. ___________________________________ Mr. Fuji & Professor Tanaka (c) def. Gorilla Monsoon & SD Jones via DQ to retain the WWWF World Tag Team Championship
Bob Backlund def. Ken Patera via Countout. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 22, 2018 9:21:21 GMT -5
The REMATCH live on the MSG Network on March 20th, 1978 in Color! |
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 22, 2018 9:55:03 GMT -5
WWWF at Madison Square Garden March 20th, 1978 (sell out) Televised on the MSG Network Featured Host: Vince McMahon Jr. Card (not all matches are televised):
Dick Slater def. Baron Mikel Scicluna via pinfall
Steve Keirn & Mike Graham def. Butcher Vachon & the Golden Terror via DQ
Spiros Arion def. Larry Zbyszko via pinfall
Peter Maivia def. Stan Stasiak via pinfall___________________________________________________ MAIN EVENT: Superstar Billy Graham (c) vs. Bob Backlund for the WWWF Heavyweight Championship Though Superstar is technically "heel", he's more of a tweener in the match and the match ends just as it originally did when Backlund gets several "cuts" over his left eye with the referee stopping the match and giving the decision to Superstar. Winner: Superstar Billy Graham via decision to retain the WWWF Heavyweight Championship
After the match this is where it changes. Superstar looks at Backlund showing "sympathy" as WWWF officials check up on Backlund. The Wizard suddenly appears from the back with a stick and starts to trash talk on Superstar. Superstar is sick of the Wizard and starts to chase after him as the fans are on their feet.  SUDDENLY, former WWWF Champion the "Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff makes his return by running out and clotheslining Superstar as the camera pans to them in the aisle. The fans are pissed off as Ivan grabs an AMERICAN FLAG from a fan and wraps it around Superstar's neck (it was what he used to do with his chain), choking the champ out! The Wizard talks down on Superstar as Ivan DRAGS Superstar with the flag tightened way to the back. A camera man runs to the back till the Wizard stops the camera man and WWWF Officials can be seen trying to stop Ivan Koloff and successfully do so. Vince McMahon Jr says he'll try to get a word soon with Ivan Koloff on his vicious attack on his one time friend. ___________________________________________________ Seiji Sakaguchi def. Wilhelm Ruska via DQ in a judo match
Tatsumi Fujinami (c) def. Frank Rodriguez via pinfall to retain the WWWF Junior Heavyweight Champion
Dusty Rhodes, Mil Mascaras, & Andre the Giant def. Mr. Fuji, Prof. Toru Tanaka, & Ken Patera in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match |
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 22, 2018 10:29:13 GMT -5
WWWF at the Philadelphia SpectrumMarch 25th, 1978 Televised on the PRISM Network Hosts: Vince McMahon and Dick Graham
Televised Matches/Promos:Bob Backlund fought Spiros Arion to Double DQ as the two men brawled with several wrestlers trying to break up their fight such as Chief Jay Strongbow, Peter Maivia and Stan Stasiak. ___________________________________ Superstar Billy Graham in-ring interview with Vince McMahon Jr. Vince: Ladies and gentlemen I have at me this time the most prestigious and charismatic champion around in the world of professional wrestling, Superstar Billy Graham who would like to have a few words about what transpired at Madison Square Garden on March 20th, when the Russian Bear Ivan Koloff made his WWWF return by assaulting the World-Wide Wrestling Federation Champion.
Superstar: (shows up with the title pacing back and forth and speaks softly) You know Ivan Koloff brother, you could've came out here right now and ask for a shot at the WWWF Heavyweight Championship...all you had to do was ask (gets angry). All you had to do was ask me for a shot and I'd be more than willing to give it to you because that what friends do. But what you did, uh, was far worse than I can imagine. You ain't no friend, when you look at me right now all you're gonna see is a dead end brother, because I'm after you, it'll be fun, no exits no turns because I ain't gonna let you run. Vince: You said what he did was worse than assaulting you after your title match, what do you mean by that? Superstar: You can choke me out, you could beat me down, its far out, it's all far south from here but when you took the flag, the very flag I love, the flag of these United States (huge pop) and did what you did with it man you made it more than personal. You made it more about this belt (holds up WWWF title), you made it a war and brother, I'm willing to travel so far daddy to get back at you, whether it be in New York or Moscow because I challenge you here right here and right now, anywhere anytime brother to a match for this WWWF Championship and the world will finally see who you really are, a Russian Cub and nothing more! ___________________________________ MAIN EVENT: Bruno Sammartino fought Ken Patera to a Double-Countout Peter Maivia & Chief Jay Strongbow def. Stan Stasiak & Baron Scicluna |
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 23, 2018 8:59:41 GMT -5
WWWF Championship Wrestling April 1st, 1978 Hosts: Vince McMahon Jr and Bruno Sammartino Note: This was the WWWF's main TV program (1 hour) till it was replaced in 1986 with Superstars of Wrestling.
Vince McMahon Jr starts the show at ringside with a mic and calls out the Wizard.  Vince: I have to ask, the WWWF Heavyweight Champion, Superstar Billy Graham who you once managed has issued out a challenge to Ivan Koloff. I believe everyone wants to know what is your affiliation with the Russian Bear? Wizard: I have replaced that Superstar of Nothing, with Ivan Koloff who I will be managing (Ivan Koloff appears)... Ivan: O look at you Superstar Billy Graham, you a cry baby, you challenge me anywhere? You say you'd fight me in Moskva? Well I want to fight you in your great American city New York so I could humiliate you and the country you claim to love. So I issue out the challenge if you got the guts to face me, let's sign the contract. Vince: I'm sure he will sign... Ivan: You forget who you are dealing with, it was I who defeated the great Bruno Sammartino, it was I who became Heavyweight Champion, they said no one could take it away from him, but I did! They called that day a funeral, and so it will be for you Superstar. But I noticed, I noticed that there was a quiver in your voice, what is it are you scared of Koloff? Are you scared of losing your title? Look I know you got those 23 inch muscles, I know you pride yourself with how you look, but looks won't save you in the ring. And with the Wizard who knows everything about you, who knows your every move, by my side, you can be sure I will walk away with your title. MAIN EVENT: Dino Bravo & Dominic DeNucci def. Mr. Fuji & Prof. Toru Tanaka (c) via pinfall to become the NEW WWWF Tag Team Champions.
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 23, 2018 9:23:38 GMT -5
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 23, 2018 12:27:06 GMT -5
WWWF at Madison Square Garden April 24th, 1978 (sell out) Televised on the MSG Network Hosts: Vince McMahon Jr and Bruno Sammartino
Televised Events: (Bruno is brought in as a special commentator to "sprinkle some Bruno dust on Superstar" as a way to legitimize his babyface turn). Dino Bravo & Dominic DeNucci (c) def. Stan Stasiak & Johnny Rodz via pinfall in a 2 out of 3 falls match to retain the WWWF World Tag Team Championships___________________________________ MAIN EVENT: Superstar Billy Graham (c) vs. The "Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff (w/Wizard) for the WWWF Heavyweight Championship
 Ivan Koloff with the Wizard makes his way out to huge heat from the crowd. He gets in the ring and starts taunting the fans, as some fans wave American flags. Out comes Superstar to a big pop from the crowd. Superstar has his Arizona State outfit and gets in the ring. The bell rings and they both go at it. Superstar slams Ivan to the corner and whips him to another as Ivan falls face first. Superstar lands a bodyslam and clothesline, but misses it till Ivan works on his gut. Ivan gets in the bearhug already with a ropebreak. Ivan works on Superstar's back and lands a few leg smashes to his arm.  Superstar continues to struggle as Ivan works on the legs now. Ivan goes for a sleeperhold, but Superstar gets fired up as the crowd is chanting his name. Superstar rams him into a corner and gets in a suplex for the pin to two. Ivan manages to counter a move and leg kicks into Superstar's back as he hits the turnbuckle and Ivan goes for a roll up to two. Ivan hits the ropes, but Superstar gets in a big clothesline. He starts to climb the top ropes (which is what he used to do at times), but Ivan slams him from the top and tries to get him up for the Russian Neckbreaker. Superstar reverses and gets in his bearhug finisher as Ivan struggles. Vince tries a pun saying he's hugging the bear. The Wizard on the outside tries to distract the referee as Superstar drops Ivan and goes after the Wizard. Ivan follows behind Superstar attacking from behind and runs him into the ring post. Ivan lifts Superstar to bring him in the ring, however the referee counts to ten as Ivan tried to get back in and fails! Winner: Superstar Billy Graham via Countout to retain the WWWF Heavyweight Championship. Ivan is outraged that he gets in the ring and ASSAULTS the referee! Vince calls him a madman as Ivan starts attacking Superstar on the mat. WWWF Officials run in the ring to stop him and do so and take him to the back. ___________________________________ Mil Mascaras def. Golden Terror via pinfall and removes Terror's mask to reveal Davey O'Hannon. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 23, 2018 13:08:40 GMT -5
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Post by DTP. on Mar 23, 2018 13:21:27 GMT -5
Very impressive and ambitious start, given that history books covering - even in the 1970s - this period are sketchy. I see you have done a lot of research, as displayed with the use of the old flyers and promotional pictures. Good to see. I hope you can actually stick to this diary and commit to it for an extended period of time. We need more long-term diaries on this forum.
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 27, 2018 12:58:12 GMT -5
WWWF at Madison Square Garden May 22nd, 1978 Televised on the MSG Network Hosts: Vince McMahon and Dick Graham
Televised Event (with Viewers Discretion): MAIN EVENT in a STEEL CAGE: Superstar Billy Graham (c) vs. Ivan Koloff (w/Wizard) for the WWWF Heavyweight Championship Ivan is already in the ring as Superstar makes his way out to a pop. He gets in till Ivan pulls a "pearl harbor" and attacks Superstar before the bell rings. Getting in some holds early on, Superstar counters with a lariat and bodyslam. Ivan struggles to get on his feet each time Superstar manages to bring him down. Ivan sweeps the legs and starts to work on them. Ivan uses the ropes to his advantage, trying to injure the champ. Ivan finally starts to make the climb as the Wizard shouts on the outside. Superstar tries to get back on his feet and manages to make the climb after Ivan. Ivan kicks Superstar down and climbs back down. He continues to assault on the champ. The match continues on with Ivan having the upperhand and Superstar getting cut on the cage, bleeding to his chest. Ivan lands a powerslam and hits the second rope for an elbow smash to the face. He starts to bite Superstar to make him bleed more. Ivan goes for the bearhug and squeezes the life out of Superstar who passes out. Ivan makes the climb, but Superstar crawls and grabs a hold of Ivan's legs. Ivan kicks the champ to the mat, but Superstar won't let go of his leg. Ivan tries to climb, but to no avail. Superstar is up now with Ivan's leg and turns him around for a big clothesline. Both men are down. Superstar tries the climb, but Ivan goes after him. The match is 35 minutes in as Ivan pounds on the champ. Superstar just won't let Ivan climb. Ivan angrily goes for a foreign object and swings towards the champ, but Superstar ducks and lands an atomic drop. The object falls as Superstar grabs the object and punches Ivan with it right across the kisser. Ivan is outcold as Superstar finally makes the climb over and wins.  Winner: Superstar Billy Graham via out of cage to retain the WWWF Championship at 36 minutes.__________________________________ Bob Backlund def. Ken Patera via pinfall with a roll up 23 minutes in. |
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 28, 2018 13:18:01 GMT -5
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 28, 2018 13:52:39 GMT -5
NJPW at Tokyo, Japan June 1st, 1978
NJPW-WWWF Matches: Baron Scicluna def. Makoto Arawaka via pinfall
Tatsumi Fujinami & Riki Choshu def. Nikolai Volkoff & Tony Garea via pinfall
Andre the Giant fought Seiji Sakaguchi to a Double Countout___________________________ MAIN EVENT: Antonio Inoki (c) vs. Superstar Billy Graham (c) for the NWF World Championship and WWWF Heavyweight Championship in a 2 out of 3 falls match![]() At ringside is Ivan Koloff who is watching the match in the front row. Back in 1976, Inoki defeated Superstar by submission as Ivan rushed in after the match was over and viciously attacked Inoki. Here Ivan hates both men and as Superstar is on his way out he talks trash to Ivan as Japanese commentators make mention of their hatred and one time friendship. Inoki comes out and both men show mutual respect.  (the match would be too long to document) Both men take turns with the advantage till at 40 minutes in, Inoki gets in the countout victory when Superstar falls to the outside and Ivan keeps him distracted for the countout. Superstar starts a fight with Ivan on the outside as officials from NJPW try to stop them. Ivan is kicked out of the arena as fans clap and Superstar is back in, though the time limit doesn't halt. Inoki gets in a submission hold, but Superstar counters with his bearhug finisher. Superstar has the hold on him for a strong five minutes, till Inoki passes out. Suddenly Ivan runs back out and attacks Superstar giving the DQ win to Superstar rather than the submission. Tokyo police stop Ivan, but as the match continues, the 60-minute time limit expiry is declared. Winner: DRAW, Antonio Inoki remains NWF Champion and Superstar remains WWWF Champion.![]() Both men shake hands and raise them in the air with their respective titles out of respect to end the show.  |
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 31, 2018 3:20:57 GMT -5
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WWWF Championship WrestlingJune 3rd, 1978 Hosts: Vince McMahon Jr and Bruno Sammartino Ivan Koloff interview with Vince McMahon Jr. ![]() ![]()  Vince: Ladies and gentlemen I have at me this time a controversial figure here in the World Wide Wrestling Federation...
Ivan: (appears) Controversy doesn't even describe me. I am the Russian Bear, I have beaten the best, been a World Champion and I'm not done with you Superstar Billy Graham. I have with me the "Mongolian" Nikolai Volkoff who is loyal to the Sickle and Hammer...  Nikolai: (walks in with the soviet flag) Let me begin (starts to sing the Soviet national anthem) Vince: (interrupts) Wait just a minute, I don't think this is the right time for the Soviet Anthem, can we please leave it for the ring. Ivan: How dare you? You can see the dedication in him, you can see the fire in his eyes! Look at what he can do... Nikolai (grabs a fresh apple and squeezes its juice with one hand) See what I can do, see what I will do to anyone who dares come in my way. Ivan: So Superstar, if you think you can take on the both of us, we are. I fact we challenge you to a tag match...but I don't even think that will happen because you don't have any friends (laughs). Your own brothers abandoned you, you have no one that would help you (laughs and leaves with Volkoff). Vince: Well you heard the challenge folks, will Superstar accept? Stay tuned to more Championship Wrestling. ____________________________________________ Spiros Arion def. SD Jones via pinfall
Chief Jay Strongbow def. Baron Scicluna via pinfall
Luke Graham fought Larry Zbyzsko (a babyface now) to a time limit draw.
Dominic DeNucci fought Johnny Rodz to a Double DQ.
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 31, 2018 3:38:20 GMT -5
WWWF Championship WrestlingJune 10th, 1978 Hosts: Vince McMahon Jr. Superstar Billy Graham with Vince McMahon Jr:  Vince: I am here at this time with the WWWF Heavyweight Champion (Superstar walks in) who has successfully defended his WWWF title in Japan this past week, and Superstar it seems that Ivan Koloff has a new partner in crime as so to speek, Nikolai Volkoff and both men have issued out a challenge to you... Superstar: I ain't afraid of Ivan Koloff or Nikolai for that matter, there ain't anyone sadder than you brother. I'll take on the both of you if I have to, two on one if it comes to it because you want to continue shoving that sickle and hammer around in these United States you can try, but it ain't gonna happen, not on my watch daddy. Vince: I'm not sure if the New York State Commission will allow for such a high profile match like this to happen... Suddenly Dusty Rhodes walks out. Superstar: What do you want? Dusty: I am sick and tired daddy of these Russians coming in to our ring and trying to humiliate America every chance they get. Vince: Wait just a minute here... Dusty: You heard me, I'm tired of it all. Superstar: Look you and I have been to war we've nearly killed each other in the ring, I don't want anyone's help... Dusty: This ain't about you jack, this is about America, the American Dream baby and if you need a tag team partner to take out the Red Menace than I'm here more and able to fight by your side. Superstar: I don't know if that'll be a great idea, you and I don't see eye to eye... Dusty: We can either fight in the ring and settle our score, or we could put our differences aside and kick some commies outta here...wha'd ya say daddy? Superstar: (paces back and forth) ...you know what, I know you to be an honest man, and if you say you'll be by my side you got it (they both shake hands) Vince: Wow I can't believe what I'm seeing here! The Superstar and the American Dream together, I must really be dreaming! Superstar and Dusty see eye to eye and nod ending the segment.
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Butcher Vachon def. Sylvano Sousa
Jim Ray fought Johnny Riveria to a Draw
George Steele def. Tony Garea via pinfall |
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Post by warriorlynx on Mar 31, 2018 5:39:02 GMT -5
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Post by warriorlynx on Apr 6, 2018 12:07:43 GMT -5
WWWF at Madison Square Garden June 26th, 1978 (sell out) Televised on the MSG Network Hosts: Vince McMahon Jr.
Televised Matches: The Yukon Lumberjacks (w/Capt. Lou Albano) def. Dino Bravo & Dominic DeNucci (c) via pinfall to become the NEW WWWF World Tag Team Champions
Andre the Giant def. Luke Graham in a 2 out of 3 falls match (Note: these matches were very common in the late 70s).
__________________________________________ MAIN EVENT: The American Superstars - Superstar Billy Graham (c) & Dusty Rhodes vs. The Red Menace - Ivan Koloff & Nikolai Volkoff in a Tag Team Match The Red Menace make their way out. Nikolai is in the ring and begins the Soviet anthem on the mic to much heat. Suddenly Superstar and Rhodes run in the ring to a huge pop and start beating down on Nikolai and Ivan. It's pandomonium as WWWF officials are trying to stop the match before it even began. Nikolai and Dusty start off the match with blows back and forth and Dusty getting the upperhand. Nikolai falls to the outside and makes the tag back in. Dusty rams a few left jabs in on Ivan and makes the tag for Superstar to land a clothesline. The match continues with Ivan getting the upperhand on Dusty. Dusty continues to get beaten up by both Ivan and Nikolai. Superstar begs Dusty to try his hardest for the tag. Finally Dusty gets in a neckbreaker on Ivan and drags himself for the tag. Superstar lands a punch on Nikolai who runs in and goes after Ivan with a few shots in. Superstar gets in the bearhug, but Nikolai runs in with the double axe handle for the DQ. Winner: Superstar Billy Graham & Dusty Rhodes via DQ. Dusty rushes in to save Superstar as the two eventually clean house to the sold out crowd. |
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