WWF: The Golden Age...and beyond?

RKOwnage · March 14, 2013

The writeup is awesome. I'm totally gonna be taking notes on your promo style. I tried something like it but you really have these guys down. I especially enjoyed the Honky promo. Good work, I'm definitely following.

HEEL · March 14, 2013

Good show, I love the Vince pic! I'm not all that familiar with the storylines of the time but the prospect of Sheiky and Hogan is fun.

rjhabeeb · March 14, 2013

Good show, I love the Vince pic! I'm not all that familiar with the storylines of the time but the prospect of Sheiky and Hogan is fun.

Its Wrestlemania III brother the immovable object vs the immortal force......Hogan vs Andre 100,000 fans in Detroit taking their vitamins and saying their prayers.....The Iron Sheik is just a speed bump on the road to Wrestlemania

The Final Countdown · March 14, 2013

March 6th, 1987: Wrestling Challenge

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March 6th, 1987

From the Louis Brown Athletic Center in Piscataway, New Jersey

Attendance: 7,984

Announce Team: James Hill and Lord Alfred Hayes

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The Rogeau Brothers defeated The Wild Samoans with a Boston Crab by Jacques on Sika at 08:56. ©

Velvet McIntyre defeated Judy Martin with the McIntyre Roll at 06:21. (D)

New #1 contenders to the WWF World Tag Team Championship, the British Bulldogs, were interviewed by Jesse "The Body" Ventura about their upcoming match against the Hart Foundation. (C-)

Magnificent Muraco (w/Mr. Fuji) defeated Danny Spivey with a Shoulderbreaker at 06:52. ©

WWF cameras tried to catch up with the elusive Kamala, but he seemed frightened by the camera and grunted until the camera man fled. (B-)

The Junkyard Dog hyped his match with Harley Race at WrestleMania, saying his parents taught him never to bow to any man, and he's not about to start now. (C-)

"The Natural" Butch Reed (w/Slick) defeated Billy Jack Haynes with a Gorilla Press at 09:13. ©

Overall Show Grade: C

justtxyank · March 14, 2013

Man I'm so happy to see these pics in a diary. For some reason I feel like the organic style works PERFECTLY for this era.

I'll be following your diary.

Nobby_McDonald · March 14, 2013

TFC goes old school. Looking forward to this developing...

The Final Countdown · March 15, 2013

March 8th, 1987 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">From the journal of James Hill:</div> Quite an eventful first week on the job! In my previous time working for the Federation, it appeared to me that there were a few too many malcontents who were poisoning the locker room atmosphere. So, immediately upon arriving, I cut loose several employees who were causing problems. By the end of my first day, Barry Orton, Corporal Kirchner, Paul Boesch, Blackjack Lanza, Moondog Rex, Ivan Putski, Curtis Iaukea, Tom Magee and Terry Garvin were all gone. None of them had a guaranteed contract, so the firings didn't cost the company a cent. The lone drawback was that Cowboy Bob Orton was, understandably, upset with me for releasing his brother. I tried to smooth things over by giving Bob a month's paid vacation, but even though that did mollify him somewhat, I think he's still pretty angry. All those firings gave me some more financial freedom to stock our newly-created subsidiary promotion, United States Pro Wrestling (USPW for short.) After arranging for my old pals Gerald Brisco and Chief Jay Strongbow to serve as the primary instructors for the new territory, I assembled a team of knowledgeable scouts to make acquisition recommendations, and also utilized my own knowledge of the wrestling world beyond the WWF. With that combination, I think we've put together a very promising nucleus of talent waiting in the wings for the call-up to the main roster. I've included my preliminary notes on them below: -Sting, 27: Sting was the #1 recommendation from my scouts, but I would have targeted him either way. A member of the UWF before we signed him, Sting only has a year of experience. He's a decent worker, but where he really stands out is his sheer star quality. The guy has megastar written all over him. -Mark Callous, 21: The #2 recommendation from my scouts, and the only one from their list aside from Sting that I've signed thus far. I'll be honest; he wasn't on my radar until the list of hidden gems was handed to me. He'd been working for World Class as Texas Red, a glorified jobber, and so obviously he jumped at the chance to join the biggest promotion in the world. He's a decent brawler, but similar to Sting, it's his star quality and sheer presence that really stand out. -Shawn Michaels, 21: Michaels is 1/2 of the current AWA tag champions The Midnight Rockers. I wanted to sign both he and his partner, Marty Jannetty, but Marty was resistant to the idea of reporting to USPW, so Shawn will fly solo for now. I may or may not bring Marty in and reform the team once I'm ready to call Shawn up to the main roster, but either way, I view Shawn as the true star of the team. -Mick Foley, 21: Foley, otherwise known as Cactus Jack, had been working as an opener for the AWA. He's already a top-flight brawler despite his young age, and I was also very impressed with his ability to communicate verbally when I brought him in for our meeting. He doesn't have the traditional wrestling superstar look, but he is certainly a unique performer. -Al Snow, 23: Snow is a 4-year pro who was working for AGPW as Steve Moore, primarily working as an opening-level talent. He doesn't excel in any one area, but doesn't have any glaring flaws either. He's a jack-of-all-trades, who I can see becoming a very dependable member of our roster. -Mike Rotundo, 28: Rotundo is no stranger to the Federation, having been a former 2-time WWF Tag Team Champion with Barry Windham. But despite his experience, he had no problem reporting to USPW rather than coming straight back to the WWF. Rotundo is a fine technical wrestler, and understands the entertainment side of the business too. Plus, we stole him away from our chief rival, Jim Crockett Promotions. Score! -The Rock 'N Roll Express (Ricky Morton, 30, and Robert Gibson, 28): I signed the RnR in an effort to bolster our tag team division, targeting them only after my negotiations with Marty Jannetty broke down and I gave up on bringing the Midnight Rockers to USPW. I was a bit surprised that Morton and Gibson didn't voice any complaints about going into our feeder promotion considering their high spots on the card for Crockett. Good for us, bad for Crockett. And I know that anything that's bad for Crockett will make Vince happy. -The Malenko Brothers (Dean, 26, and Joe, 31): Another pair of signings made with the future of the tag division in mind. The Malenkos had been teaming together for All Japan, but were pretty low on the totem pole. They are both very good technicians, but are lacking in charisma. They will probably need to have a manager do their talking for them once they're called up. -Rick Rude, 28: A last-minute addition to the list, as I literally just sealed the deal with him. But while he may have been the last person on the list, I have a feeling he'll probably be the first one called up. I don't have any plans for him yet, though, and since he was willing to report to USPW, I decided to let him get some work in there before debuting him with us. Plus, as he was 1/2 of the NWA tag champs with Manny Fernandez, we've screwed Crockett over once again, which seems to be turning into a pastime of mine. </div></blockquote> <hr noshade size=3> I probably won't do posts like this one regularly, but I felt it was important to note the creation of the developmental fed and the initial slew of hirings for it. Despite holding back and not signing several guys I would have liked to, I still worry that I may have overdone it a bit. But I needed to fill the roster out, and these were the best guys for the job. Also, I'm planning on consolidating both TV shows into one post in the future, which I think will make it easier to follow along. Just a heads-up. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="rjhabeeb" data-cite="rjhabeeb" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Like the new writeup style its not ROH but WWF isnt ROH......also with the extra shows you'll produce it should work well</div></blockquote> Yeah, there was no way I could stick with my old style in this diary if I hope to progress as far as I want to. I don't think it would make for a very interesting read anyhow. Who wants to read a lengthy write-up about a TV match between Hogan and Nikolai Volkoff? <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> PPV write-ups should be a bit longer, but still not likely at the length of some of those ROH shows. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Ritchardo" data-cite="Ritchardo" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Excellent! Really looking forward to seeing how you go when you get your teeth sunk into this one and you've beaten me to the punch - my laptop is in the shop getting repaired today and I should have it back tomorrow... I had planned on re-running an '87 diary (and shortening the write-ups to keep me playing...) but I think I'll sit on my hands for now... maybe I'll go Crockett for a change!</div></blockquote> I'm really glad I beat you to the punch, because I put in quite a bit of work on fleshing out Genadi's tremendous mod, and I don't think I could confidently and accurately run any promotion from this era other than the Fed. <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Best of luck if/when you give Crockett a try! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RKOwnage" data-cite="RKOwnage" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The writeup is awesome. I'm totally gonna be taking notes on your promo style. I tried something like it but you really have these guys down. I especially enjoyed the Honky promo. Good work, I'm definitely following.</div></blockquote> Thanks for the kind words. It's funny to me that you singled out Honky, because I always hated that guy (and not in the good, "you're such a great bad guy!" way.) But despite my dislike of him, I'm going to try and write him to the best of my ability. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Liked the first show, the only thing that sucks is with TEW you really are not allowed to book shows the way they were booked back then.</div></blockquote> Yeah, you really can't. I shudder to think what my show grades would look like if I tried. I am going to try not to go overboard with marquee matches on my TV, though. (At least in this era.) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="#HEEL" data-cite="#HEEL" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Good show, I love the Vince pic! I'm not all that familiar with the storylines of the time but the prospect of Sheiky and Hogan is fun.</div></blockquote> Ha, yeah, I chuckled the first time I saw that picture. That quasi-smirk on his face is perfect. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="rjhabeeb" data-cite="rjhabeeb" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Its Wrestlemania III brother the immovable object vs the immortal force......Hogan vs Andre 100,000 fans in Detroit taking their vitamins and saying their prayers.....The Iron Sheik is just a speed bump on the road to Wrestlemania</div></blockquote> Don't let Sheik hear you say that...he'll make you humble! I'm going to be totally embarassed if I only draw, like, 50 thousand people for Mania. Maybe I'll just lie about the attendance, like Meltzer alleges the WWF did? <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="justtxyank" data-cite="justtxyank" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Man I'm so happy to see these pics in a diary. For some reason I feel like the organic style works PERFECTLY for this era. I'll be following your diary.</div></blockquote> I think the style is just far superior in general when compared to KyKy, which is the only pack I've used in a game of any length. After making the switch to your organic sets for this diary, there's no way I could ever go back. I love that there's no set background; it gives the pics more...personality, if that makes sense. I also love that I can easily do my own cuts for this set, something I would never have even tried on any of the others. Long story short...the organic pack is awesome. Thanks for all the work you put into it! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Nobby_McDonald" data-cite="Nobby_McDonald" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>TFC goes old school. Looking forward to this developing...</div></blockquote> Pretty big shift, huh? From Danielson, Punk and Aries to Hogan, Savage and Steamboat. I'm enjoying the freshness of playing in a vastly different era, even if I'm not as familiar with some of the workers (I only watched WWF growing up; don't think I'd even heard of Flair before he showed up there in the early 90's.)

michgcs · March 15, 2013

Damn, I'd pay money to see your developmental fed in action <img alt="

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HEEL · March 15, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="rjhabeeb" data-cite="rjhabeeb" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Its Wrestlemania III brother the immovable object vs the immortal force......Hogan vs Andre 100,000 fans in Detroit taking their vitamins and saying their prayers.....The Iron Sheik is just a speed bump on the road to Wrestlemania</div></blockquote> I remember now, Andre was 3 tons at this stage and Hogan still got him up!

olympia · March 15, 2013

USPW looks super strong and should provide some exciting action (stocked like Cornette's OVW was when he had Cena, Orton, Lesnar, etc)

assuming it's still based in Memphis which could be why R&R Express didn't give you any flack since that's where they got their start (and Ricky's dad Paul was a long time referee). Interestingly, Sting, Rude, Callous (master of pain) and Cactus Jack all spent some of their forumative years in Memphis (and the Midnight Rockers actually played a heel team when they travelled through)

Looking forward to WMIII and beyond

ttj0001 · March 16, 2013

Looking good so far. Really curious as to what your plans are for WMIII and onwards.

The Final Countdown · March 17, 2013

March 12th and 13th, 1987 <div style="text-align:center;">http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/SOW.jpg March 12th, 1987 From the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada Attendance: 18,619 Announce Team: Gorilla Monsoon, Vince McMahon and Jesse "The Body" Ventura http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/GorillaMonsoon.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/VinceMcMahon.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/JesseVentura.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/RoddyPiper.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/MeanGene.jpg As "Rowdy" Roddy Piper pulled up to the arena earlier in the afternoon, "Mean" Gene Okerlund tried to get him to comment on the rumor that he would be leaving the WWF after WrestleMania. Piper declined to comment, saying that Gene would have to wait for that night's "Piper's Pit" just like everyone else. Grade: B </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Hillbilly Jim vs. King Kong Bundy (w/Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/HillbillyJim.jpg vs. http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/KingKongBundy.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/BobbyHeenan.jpg Hillybilly Jim has never been one to back down from a fight, and he didn't start here. He showed courage in attacking Bundy head-on. But while it may have been brave, it wasn't very smart. The fearsome Bundy squashed Jim in the corner with an Avalanche and finished him off with a Big Splash. Winner: King Kong Bundy with the Big Splash at 10:28 Grade: C</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Billy Jack Haynes vs. King Harley Race (w/Bobby "The Brain" Heenan) http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/BillyJackHaynes.jpg vs. http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/KingHarley.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/BobbyHeenan.jpg Haynes is scheduled to wrestle fellow Heenan client Hercules in the "Full Nelson Challenge" at WrestleMania, and so despite being in the ring with a likely Hall of Famer, he paid close attention to "The Brain" throughout. But it would be Hercules himself who would seal Billy Jack's fate by sneaking in and striking him with his chain while he was distracted by Heenan. Race capitalized with a Piledriver to win the match. Winner: King Harley Race with the Piledriver at 10:37 Grade: D+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/BobbyHeenan.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/Hercules.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/KingHarley.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/BillyJackHaynes.jpg After the match, Hercules beat on Billy Jack with his chain some more, and then Race helped him get Haynes up and into his signature Full Nelson. All the while, Heenan was ranting on the microphone. Heenan: "You think you're the master of the Full Nelson? Don't make me laugh! The mighty Hercules is the only true master of that hold, which you're now finding out the hard way! And what's happening to you right now is exactly what's going to happen to you at WrestleMania, because once Herc traps you in the Full Nelson and squeezes your neck with those massive arms, there's no escape!” Grade: C+ </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/RoddyPiper.jpg Hot Rod was back in his infamous Pit once again. He talked about his burgeoning movie career, and the rumor that he'll retire after WrestleMania. He didn't directly answer that question, but he did have plenty to say about his opponent, Adrian Adonis. Piper: ”Will I walk away from the WWF after WrestleMania III? Only time will tell. But I won't be walking out of there bald, folks, I can guarantee you that. And as for you, Adrianna...well, I'm not sure if the bald look will make you even uglier than you already are, or if it'll actually be an improvement. But we're gonna find out, because in Detroit, Michigan in front of about a hundred thousand people, I'm gonna give my very first haircut. Snip snip, Adrianna!” Grade: B+ </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">George Steele (w/Ricky Steamboat) vs. Randy Savage (w/Elizabeth) http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/GeorgeSteele.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/RickySteamboat.jpg vs. http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/RandySavage.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/MissElizabeth.jpg Randy Savage spent plenty of time in this match yelling at and arguing with his WrestleMania opponent Steamboat. That preoccupation cost him a few times and allowed Steele to put some real offensive flurries together. But ironically, Steele himself would be distracted due to his longtime fascination with Miss Elizabeth. As a transfixed Steele was staring at the lovely First Lady of the WWF, Savage dimmed his lights with a Flying Axe Handle, and turned them off altogether with his patented Flying Elbow Drop. Winner: Randy Savage with the Flying Elbow Drop at 11:05 Grade: B-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/GeorgeSteele.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/RickySteamboat.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/RandySavage.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/MissElizabeth.jpg Steamboat came into the ring to check on Steele after the match, and found himself on the receiving end of a flying knee to the back from Savage that knocked him to the mat. Savage then brought the ring bell into the ring and prepared to use it as a lethal weapon on both of his adversaries. Before he could strike, Elizabeth stepped in front of him and begged him not to do it. He yelled at her to get out of his way, but she refused to budge. As their argument continued, Steamboat got back to his feet and unloaded on Savage with a dizzying flurry of karate chops. A dropkick knocked Savage through the ropes, and the Intercontinental champion left the ringside area, arguing furiously with Elizabeth as she followed him. Grade: B+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/HulkHogan.jpg The Hulkster was backstage hyping up both his WrestleMania match for the ages against Andre The Giant, as well as his match on next week's Superstars against the man who tried to attack him last week, The Iron Sheik. As he was promising to drop the big leg on the Sheik just like he'd done thee years earlier to become the champion, some unexpected visitors crashed the party. http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/BobbyHeenan.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/Hercules.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/KingHarley.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/KingKongBundy.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/PaulOrndorff.jpg Before Hulk could even react, Heenan's four men rushed him. He temporarily fought off Hercules and Orndorff, but 4 against 1 was a battle that even the mighty Hogan could not overcome. The four men overwhelmed Hulk, knocking him to the ground and putting the boots to him while a gleeful Heenan supervised. Heenan: ”You don't need to worry about wrestling Sheik next week, and you sure as heck don't need to worry about Andre squashing you like the insect you are. Because we're going to make sure you're in no condition to wrestle next week, next month, or next year!” Grade: B- </div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall Show Grade: B-</div> (Backstage Notes: Brian Blair given one last chance after antagonizing Paul Roma; Blair didn't seem to take the warning seriously.) <hr noshade size=3> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/Challenge.jpg March 13th, 1987 From the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California Attendance: 3,537 Announce Team: James Hill and Lord Alfred Hayes http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/JamesHill.jpghttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/LordAlfredHayes.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Mean Gene Okerlund informed fans that, despite officials quickly arriving after Superstars went off the air to prevent further damage to Hulk Hogan, the Hulkster had still suffered several broken ribs. Nevertheless, he still plans to wrestle the Iron Sheik this coming week on Superstars. (B-) Demolition (w/Johnny Valiant) defeated The Killer Bees with the Demolition Decapitation on Brian Blair at 07:18. (C-) After the match, Demolition lived up to their name by severely beating on Blair to the point that he had to be stretchered out of the arena. (C+) The Hart Foundation (w/Jimmy Hart) talked about their title defense against the British Bulldogs at WrestleMania, claiming they would easily defeat the former champions just like they did in January to win the belts in the first place. (C-) Kamala (w/Kim Chee) dominated Outback Jack and defeated him with a Giant Splash at 04:47. (D) Hercules (w/Bobby Heenan) defeated Tom Zenk with the Full Nelson at 07:44. © A 15-man Battle Royal was announced for WrestleMania, featuring: Brutus Beefcake, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Greg Valentine, Jacques Rogeau, Jim Duggan, Jim Powers, King Kong Bundy, Koko B. Ware, Nikolai Volkoff, Paul Orndorff, Paul Roma, Raymond Rogeau, Rick Martel and Tito Santana. (D) In an interview conducted by Gene Okerlund, Johnny Valiant insisted that there was no dissension in the Dream Team, and guaranteed that one of the two would win the battle royal at WrestleMania. © The Islanders defeated The Wild Samoans with a Tongan Death Grip by Haku on Afa at 07:03 (D+)</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall Show Grade: C</div> (Backstage Notes: Brian Blair was released immediately after the show. Hercules tested positive for steroids, and after a fatherly approach, earnestly promised to try and get better.)

HEEL · March 17, 2013

Good show, perhaps you could have had Sheiky "humble" B. Brian Blair before you let him go <img alt="

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rjhabeeb · March 17, 2013

Having a ton of issues with backstage in my TGA game I hope it doesnt derail yours.....Blair being a pain is easy enough but what to do when Hogan and Savage start being punks

The Final Countdown · March 18, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="michgcs" data-cite="michgcs" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Damn, I'd pay money to see your developmental fed in action <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> I know, right? And you haven't even seen the hirings the AI made for USPW on top of that (just a few guys off the top of my head: Kerry Von Erich, Curt Hennig, Barry Windham and Brian Pillman.) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="#HEEL" data-cite="#HEEL" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I remember now, Andre was 3 tons at this stage and Hogan still got him up!</div></blockquote> It was only half a ton, brother! And tragically, Andre died just a couple of days later. (Though their rematches the following year on The Main Event and WMIV were pretty solid, what with Andre being dead and all.) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="olympia" data-cite="olympia" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> assuming it's still based in Memphis which could be why R&R Express didn't give you any flack since that's where they got their start (and Ricky's dad Paul was a long time referee). Interestingly, Sting, Rude, Callous (master of pain) and Cactus Jack all spent some of their forumative years in Memphis (and the Midnight Rockers actually played a heel team when they travelled through) Looking forward to WMIII and beyond</div></blockquote> I'll be honest; I had no idea USPW was ever the name of an actual promotion. (USWA I am familiar with, but not USPW.) I defer to you on this, as my knowledge of anything outside the Federation is sketchy at best in this timeframe. I simply borrowed the USPW name, logo and titles from the Cornell-verse. The Midnight Rockers as a heel team is something I would have been interested to see. They just seem like such a natural babyface team. Truthfully, I'm looking forward to being past WM3. I know that it's an iconic show, but beginning the game where I did, most of the important matches were already in place. I feel like I'm largely in a holding pattern, just trying not to screw things up, making only minor alterations to the lineup (dropping Tito and Danny Davis from the Hart Foundation/Bulldogs match and turning it into a title match, eliminating some of the lesser matches like the Bundy/Hillbilly Jim/midgets match and the Killer Bees vs. Volkoff and Sheik.) Once I'm done with Mania, though, I'll be free to take things in whatever direction I want. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="#HEEL" data-cite="#HEEL" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Good show, perhaps you could have had Sheiky "humble" B. Brian Blair before you let him go <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> Sheik's got some attitude problems himself, so don't expect me to do him any favors. <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="rjhabeeb" data-cite="rjhabeeb" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Having a ton of issues with backstage in my TGA game I hope it doesnt derail yours.....Blair being a pain is easy enough but what to do when Hogan and Savage start being punks</div></blockquote> My backstage morale right now is at 67%; not quite up to the 70% the game itself suggests, so the locker room morale does negatively affect all of my segments. It's been a steady climb from the 25% or so I started with, and I'm hoping I'll be up past that 70% threshold before Mania. Hogan and Savage are both negative influences, but neither of them have actually caused any trouble as far as I can remember. Hopefully it'll stay that way, because they're both pretty much indispensable. The only note I've seen from Savage is that he's taken on a protege: the Brooklyn Brawler, Steve Lombardi. That cracked me up. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

The Final Countdown · March 18, 2013

March 19th and 20th, 1987

In preshow matches, Adrian Adonis (w/Jimmy Hart) defeated S.D. Jones at 05:16 with Goodnight Irene (D+), and Jim Duggan defeated Iron Mike Sharpe with the 3 Point Stance Clothesline at 04:32. (C+)

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March 19th, 1987

From the Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas

Attendance: 16,300 (sell-out!)

Announce Team: Gorilla Monsoon, Vince McMahon and Jesse "The Body" Ventura

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Footage was shown from earlier in the day, where unbeknownst to either of them, WWF cameras caught a conversation between Bobby Heenan and Slick. Heenan told Slick to make sure that Sheik stuck to the plan, “just like Volkoff did”. Heenan spotted the running camera not long after, and yelled at the cameraman to beat it and leave them to their business.

Grade: B-

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Mean Gene asked Hogan about the footage that had just been shown, and whether in light of both that and his injured ribs, it was wise for him to wrestle the Iron Sheik as scheduled.

Hogan: ”Well you know something Mean Gene, I've been the WWF Champion for three years, and that's all because of my Hulkamaniacs, brother! They've stood by me every step of the way, and I'm not gonna let them down! They wanna see me take down the Sheik tonight, so even if there is a plot between those two scumbags Heenan and Slick, I'm not gonna back down! And all the Hulkamaniacs wanna see me slay the giant at WrestleMania, so that's exactly what I'm gonna do, broken ribs or not, brother!”

Grade: B+

The Young Stallions vs. The Dream Team (w/Johnny Valiant)
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Johnny Valiant had insisted that there were no issues within the Dream Team, and that looked to be true during this match, as they worked together perfectly well. The Stallions, a brand new team looking to make their mark in the Federation, looked quite impressive in taking the fight to their more experienced opponents with a power-based offensive attack. But it was the duo with the big match experience who walked away victorious when Valentine trapped Roma in a Figure Four.

Winners: The Dream Team with the Figure Four by Valentine on Roma at 07:29
Grade: C+

Viewers were treated to a view of the interior of a beautiful, sprawling mansion filled with expensive furnishing and décor. We then moved outside, to a massive pool surrounded by several servants. And lounging inside the pool, drinking a glass of the finest champagne, was this man:

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He introduced himself to the audience as the “Million Dollar Man”, Ted DiBiase, and apologized for being caught at such an unimpressive dwelling (this, he explained, was a hovel he only retreated to while his cleaning crew was busy working on all of his other, real houses). DiBiase then let viewers know that, despite his wealth meaning he never had to work a day in his life, he would soon be coming to the WWF.

DiBiase: ”I am coming to the WWF for one simple reason: to show all of you common, average people that hard work and sacrifice don't mean a thing. It is money that makes the world go 'round, and that world revolves around me. Because, as you are going to learn, everybody's got a price for the Million Dollar Man! HAHAHAHAHAHA!”

Grade: B-

Ricky Steamboat (w/George Steele) vs. Magnificent Muraco
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The man who hopes to become the Intercontinental champ at WrestleMania III had a tough battle in front of him against Muraco (now sans Mr. Fuji), himself a former 2-time Intercontinental titleholder. It was a classic matchup of styles, with the smaller Steamboat using his speed advantage and martial arts background to keep his foe off-balance. Muraco, meanwhile, relied on brute strength to try and keep Steamboat down and insert himself back into the IC title picture. The two men had a very competitive and exciting match, which Steamboat won with a Karate Chop off of the top rope.

Winner: Ricky Steamboat with a Flying Karate Chop at 10:29
Grade: B

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Randy Savage and Elizabeth both showed up in the aisle after the match, and Savage warned Steamboat not to get his hopes up after this win.

Savage: ”Magnificent Muraco might be a former 2-time Intercontinental champion, but he's not the Macho Man, no way, no how! I am the greatest Intercontinental champion there's ever been, hands down, bar none, yeah! And at WrestleMania, the whole world will see that “the madness” can take out anything in its path...even a dragon. OOOH YEAH!”

Grade: B+

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Jake Roberts was back in the Snake Pit, appearing on TV for the first time since Honky Tonk Man had brutalized him with his guitar in that very same pit a month earlier. Roberts admitted that he'd underestimated HTM; he'd seen him only as a wannabe rock 'n' roller, and hadn't taken him seriously. Honky had proven to him that underneath that faux Elvis exterior was a vicious, nasty, evil man.

Roberts: ”But unfortunately for you, Mr. Honky Tonk Man, I know a thing or two about being vicious, being nasty, and being evil. At WrestleMania, you will get an up close and personal look at just how vicious, nasty and evil I can be. And you will also get an up close and personal look at a true rock 'n' roll superstar, because I've invited a special guest to be in my corner who will be more than happy to teach you all about making a #1 hit.”

Grade: B-

Hulk Hogan vs. The Iron Sheik (w/Slick)
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Much like Volkoff had two weeks earlier, Sheik focused more on trying to hurt Hogan as opposed to actually trying to win. He had a clear target thanks to the assault from the Heenan Family at the end of last weeks show, as Hogan's ribs were heavily bandaged. Sheik attacked the injured ribs whenever he had the chance, but Hulk fought through the pain and made his comeback, capping it off with the Big Leg for the pinfall.

Winner: Hulk Hogan with the Big Leg Drop at 12:16
Grade: B

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As Hulk celebrated his big win, Bobby Heenan appeared in the aisle. A smirking Heenan congratulated Hogan on beating the Sheik, and also made some sarcastic remarks about hoping his ribs were feeling OK. But, he said, Hogan and his little Hulkamaniacs should soak this moment up, because it would be their last.

Heenan: ”At WrestleMania, Hogan, you will lose what you hold so dear, that World Wrestling Federation championship, and this lovely little fairy tale you've been living in for the last three years will finally be finished. But you won't have to wait for WrestleMania to see your old pal Andre again, because he will be in the building, live and in person, next week right here on Superstars!”

Grade: B+

Overall Show Grade: B

In a preshow match, Butch Reed (w/Slick) defeated Lanny Poffo with a Gorilla Press at 06:06 ©

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March 20th, 1987

Announce Team: James Hill and Lord Alfred Hayes

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The Hart Foundation (w/Jimmy Hart) defeated The Rougeau Brothers in 08:20 with a Hart Attack on Raymond. (C+)

Velvet McIntyre defeated WWF Women's Champion The Fabulous Moolah in a non-title bout with an Inside Cradle at 06:33. (C-)

Adrian Adonis (w/Jimmy Hart) responded to Roddy Piper's comments from the previous week's Superstars of Wrestling. Adrian vowed that it would be Piper who was shaved bald at WrestleMania, but said that at least the lack of hair would detract attention away from his hideous skirt. (C+)

A video was played in which the “Million Dollar Man”, Ted DiBiase, was informed by a sales clerk that a high-end clothing store would not close its doors so he could shop in the store without any other customers getting in his way. In response, DiBiase bought the store itself, and took great pleasure in firing the devastated clerk. (C-)

Demolition (w/Johnny Valiant) defeated the Can-Am Connection in 07:13 with the Demolition Decapitation on Tom Zenk. ©

Just as they'd done to Brian Blair the previous week, Demolition destroyed Tom Zenk after the match to the point that he had to be stretchered out. (B-)

The Heenan Family's King Kong Bundy, Paul Orndorff, King Harley Race and Hercules (w/Bobby Heenan) defeated Billy Jack Haynes, Jim Brunzell and The Islanders in 09:36 with the Full Nelson by Hercules on Haynes. ©

After the match, Heenan cut a promo on behalf of his men, promising that at WrestleMania, Hercules would defeat Haynes with the Full Nelson once again, Race would force Junkyard Dog to bow down to him, and either Bundy or Orndorff would easily win the 15-man Battle Royal. (B)

Overall Show Grade: C+

(Backstage Notes: There was a minor altercation between Jake Roberts and Tom Zenk. Zenk was let go after the show, though as the altercation was Jake's doing, the two events are unrelated.)

guyver3 · March 18, 2013

looks like your doing a fine job of making this diary feel like 80's WWF. Can't wait for Wrestlemaina 3 n for you to be free to run wild as it were. out of curiosity are you going to carry over your end of month wrestling world summary's those were always fun?

Nobby_McDonald · March 18, 2013

WrestleMania III was the first WWF show I saw.

The Final Countdown · March 19, 2013

If anyone's interested, I've put up a show index and championship history in the first post of the thread. I've also included all-time statistics for all of the titles. I still have to write up the final episode of Superstars before Mania, as well as run the final Wrestling Challenge. But, since all of the matches are already announced, I think I am going to go ahead and post the official Wrestlemania preview shortly. That way we'll have plenty of time for people to get their predictions in. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="guyver3" data-cite="guyver3" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>looks like your doing a fine job of making this diary feel like 80's WWF. Can't wait for Wrestlemaina 3 n for you to be free to run wild as it were. out of curiosity are you going to carry over your end of month wrestling world summary's those were always fun?</div></blockquote> I'll do something similar to it, yes. I'm not sure exactly how it'll be formatted though. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Nobby_McDonald" data-cite="Nobby_McDonald" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WrestleMania III was the first WWF show I saw.</div></blockquote> For me I believe it was Mania II; that's the first one I remember at least. (Though this wasn't as it happened; I wasn't even a year old at the time.)

The Final Countdown · March 20, 2013

WrestleMania III Fan Scorecard <div style="text-align:center;">http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/wrestlemania_three.jpg:original Official Commemorative Program</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fan Scorecard: WWF World Heavyweight Championship: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant WWF Intercontinental Championship: Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat WWF World Tag Team Championship: The Hart Foundation vs. The British Bulldogs Hair vs. Hair: Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis Loser Must Bow: Junkyard Dog vs. King Harley Race Jake Roberts vs. Honky Tonk Man Full Nelson Challenge: Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules 15-man Over the Top Rope Battle Royal, featuring: Brutus Beefcake, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Greg Valentine, Jacques Rogeau, Jim Duggan, Jim Powers, King Kong Bundy, Koko B. Ware, Nikolai Volkoff, Paul Orndorff, Paul Roma, Raymond Rogeau, Rick Martel and Tito Santana Who was the last man eliminated from the Battle Royal? What was the best match of the night? </div></blockquote>

franticloser · March 20, 2013

WWF World Heavyweight Championship: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant

WWF Intercontinental Championship: Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat

WWF World Tag Team Championship: The Hart Foundation vs. The British Bulldogs

Hair vs. Hair: Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis

Loser Must Bow: Junkyard Dog vs. King Harley Race

Jake Roberts vs. Honky Tonk Man

Full Nelson Challenge: Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules

15-man Over the Top Rope Battle Royal, featuring: Brutus Beefcake, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Greg Valentine, Jacques Rogeau, Jim Duggan, Jim Powers, King Kong Bundy, Koko B. Ware, Nikolai Volkoff, Paul Orndorff, Paul Roma, Raymond Rogeau, Rick Martel and Tito Santana

Who was the last man eliminated from the Battle Royal? Rick Martel

What was the best match of the night? Savage vs. Steamboat

Ritchardo · March 20, 2013

WWF World Heavyweight Championship: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant

The Giant is a special attraction alright but the most iconic moment in our sport just has to happen... I just hope he doesn't die a couple of days later this time...

WWF Intercontinental Championship: Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat

Savage is destined for bigger and better things and booking 101 dictates that Ricky has to get his just deserts

WWF World Tag Team Championship: The Hart Foundation vs. The British Bulldogs

Tough one to call but I'm going with the Harts to retain - we need at least one heel to hold a title.

Hair vs. Hair: Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis

Another tough one given Hot Rod's possible defection... but I figure this is where you're going to take a bit of a right turn from what happened in reality and Piper ain't going anywhere!

Loser Must Bow: Junkyard Dog vs. King Harley Race

There have been more face victories than heels here and the King could step up to the IC or World title scence easily.

Jake Roberts vs. Honky Tonk Man

I've never been fond of Honky Tonk as a wrestler or a character - he was an effective heel, I guess, but Jake could be gold if handled correctly... and it's not as a face!

Full Nelson Challenge: Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules

Billy Jack is a jacka$$ backstage and this could be the beginning of the end for him - I'm backing Herc.

15-man Over the Top Rope Battle Royal, featuring: Brutus Beefcake, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Greg Valentine, Jacques Rogeau, Jim Duggan, Jim Powers, King Kong Bundy, Koko B. Ware, Nikolai Volkoff, Paul Orndorff, Paul Roma, Raymond Rogeau, Rick Martel and Tito Santana

Who was the last man eliminated from the Battle Royal? Greg Valentine

What was the best match of the night? Steamboat/Savage

Beejus · March 20, 2013

WWF World Heavyweight Championship: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant

Yep.

WWF Intercontinental Championship: Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat

Then Savage can move upwards.

WWF World Tag Team Championship: The Hart Foundation vs. The British Bulldogs

Just to have some heel champs left on hand.

Hair vs. Hair: Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis

Can't see it possibly going the opposite way.

Loser Must Bow: Junkyard Dog vs. King Harley Race

Like Ritchardo said, there's been a lot of face wins.

Jake Roberts vs. Honky Tonk Man

Wouldn't mind seeing a Jake heel turn go down.

Full Nelson Challenge: Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules

Billy Jack is yesterday's news; Herc will be where its at.

15-man Over the Top Rope Battle Royal, featuring: Brutus Beefcake, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Greg Valentine, Jacques Rogeau, Jim Duggan, Jim Powers, King Kong Bundy, Koko B. Ware, Nikolai Volkoff, Paul Orndorff, Paul Roma, Raymond Rogeau, Rick Martel and Tito Santana

Duggan wins all the random battle royals!

Who was the last man eliminated from the Battle Royal? Orndorff

What was the best match of the night? Savage/Steamboat

rjhabeeb · March 20, 2013

Fan Scorecard:

WWF World Heavyweight Championship: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant

As great as faces chasing Andre would be his declining physical abilities makes me doubt it

WWF Intercontinental Championship: Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat

Savage as heel or face is gold

WWF World Tag Team Championship: The Hart Foundation vs. The British Bulldogs

Hope you have big plans for Bret soon

Hair vs. Hair: Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis

Need to find someone to face Hulk with weekly ppvs....in my TGA game Vince told me to bury Adrian

Loser Must Bow: Junkyard Dog vs. King Harley Race

Race or Adrian Adonis are the go to guys for lower level ppvs

Jake Roberts vs. Honky Tonk Man

I dont see any value in using HTM

Full Nelson Challenge: Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules

Could see a double Count out but the Heenan family will need a foil other than Hogan

15-man Over the Top Rope Battle Royal, featuring: Brutus Beefcake, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Greg Valentine, Jacques Rogeau, Jim Duggan, Jim Powers, King Kong Bundy, Koko B. Ware, Nikolai Volkoff, Paul Orndorff, Paul Roma, Raymond Rogeau, Rick Martel and Tito Santana

Bundy or Orndorf but who can eliminate the behemoth here?

Who was the last man eliminated from the Battle Royal?

Tito Santana....also the match sees a Beefcake face turn

What was the best match of the night?

Based on TEW ratings? Hogan vs Andre if booked correctly which you are an expert at

michgcs · March 20, 2013

I don't know much about this era, but here goes--

WWF World Heavyweight Championship: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant

I doubt you're going to stray much

WWF Intercontinental Championship: Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat

WWF World Tag Team Championship: The Hart Foundation vs. The British Bulldogs

Hair vs. Hair: Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis

personal preference, really

Loser Must Bow: Junkyard Dog vs. King Harley Race

it'd be funny to see King Harley bow to JYD

Jake Roberts vs. Honky Tonk Man

Full Nelson Challenge: Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules

15-man Over the Top Rope Battle Royal, featuring: Brutus Beefcake, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Greg Valentine, Jacques Rogeau, Jim Duggan, Jim Powers, King Kong Bundy, Koko B. Ware, Nikolai Volkoff, Paul Orndorff, Paul Roma, Raymond Rogeau, Rick Martel and Tito Santana

shot in the dark <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Who was the last man eliminated from the Battle Royal? Tito Santana

What was the best match of the night? Savage vs. Steamboat

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