Storms On The Horizon: WWF 1991 Diary

Dawn · November 19, 2013

Awesome show my friend, wasn't expecting to see Vader, how did you steal him from WCW? (I don't remember if he starts employed by it) Warrior vs. Savage should be awesome. And my boy Martel was awesome in the Rumble, give him a singles title run please

Great stuff.

Kijar · November 19, 2013

Great pick for the winner! I also loved Vader's involvement, and the Undertaker's impact. Great job. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Weird that I predicted the least correct. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

The Final Countdown · November 19, 2013

I loved that Rumble. Savage/Warrior headlines, as it should have. Even as a kid who was a huge Hogan fan, I was more interested in Savage vs. Warrior than I was Hogan vs. Slaughter. I don't think I really bought Slaughter as a threat.

Vader made a big splash in his debut; I'll be really interested to see what you've got for him at Mania.

I'm surprised you were able to get an A rated Rumble match; I felt like my Rumble was about as star-studded as possible, and it still only managed a B+.

Mattywood · November 19, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wasn't that one of the changes TEW2013 had? Like, got rid of that or made t far more lenient?</div></blockquote> Was it? I may have missed that in the Developer's Journal. Heck, I may have read it and forgot all about it. That would explain the grade, I guess. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Ritchardo" data-cite="Ritchardo" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Missed the predictions on this one... still enjoyed the show though! Vader made a real splash but I love, love, loved the nod to reality by giving Rick Martel a lengthy run as the 'coward' of the match!</div></blockquote> Well if you get every single one right the next two PPVs, you could still have a shot. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> And glad you liked my use of Martel. I wanted to give him the longest time in the Rumble, but still have Vader go on a bit of a monster run, so that's why I had Martel come in at #12 after Duggan stalled Vader's streak of eliminations. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Awesome show my friend, wasn't expecting to see Vader, how did you steal him from WCW? (I don't remember if he starts employed by it) Warrior vs. Savage should be awesome. And my boy Martel was awesome in the Rumble, give him a singles title run please <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Great stuff.</div></blockquote> Vader was on a PPA deal with WCW because I believe at this time, he was also working for CWA in Germany. So that's how I was able to sign him. And I'm going to see what I can do with Martel after his run with Jake comes to an end. <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="Kijar" data-cite="Kijar" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Great pick for the winner! I also loved Vader's involvement, and the Undertaker's impact. Great job. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Weird that I predicted the least correct. <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> Oddly enough, it was your predicted Rumble winner that was one of Vader's early victims. <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="The Final Countdown" data-cite="The Final Countdown" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I loved that Rumble. Savage/Warrior headlines, as it should have. Even as a kid who was a huge Hogan fan, I was more interested in Savage vs. Warrior than I was Hogan vs. Slaughter. I don't think I really bought Slaughter as a threat. Vader made a big splash in his debut; I'll be really interested to see what you've got for him at Mania. I'm surprised you were able to get an A rated Rumble match; I felt like my Rumble was about as star-studded as possible, and it still only managed a B+.</div></blockquote> I remember that feud as if it were yesterday, and I too was more interested in that, even as big of a Hogan fan as I was back then. Looking back and watching that match from a storytelling aspect, it was the best match on the card and definitely should have headlined. As for Vader, I'm mulling the possibilities. I don't want to feed him true main eventers(as in guys I have plans for) right away, because I don't want to stall his career like what happened to Sheamus when Vince pushed him way too fast back in 2009. If Vader goes through Hogan, Savage, Warrior, etc. now, then who will be left for him to face? And I was surprised I got an A grade for the Rumble as well. I do seem to recall someone(can't remember who) saying that the best way to get a really good grade for a battle royal or Royal Rumble was to have a lot of guys with very good psychology. With the likes of Mr. Perfect, Rick Martel, Randy Savage, Roddy Piper, etc., I seemed to have hit that mark, even with having to script the match. I think it helped I had Pat Patterson putting the match together as the road agent because of his psychology.

Mattywood · November 19, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">Wrestling Observer Newsletter

While disappointed with how the last Prime Time Wrestling and Wrestling Challenge TV tapings went, Vince McMahon was said to be thrilled with the success of the Royal Rumble, feeling that it's success mitigated any negative effects from the Prime Time and Challenge tapings. And it's pretty much a lock now that Warrior vs. Savage for the WWF Title will be headlining WrestleMania VII.

Rumors are flying about who will be working against both Undertaker and Vader respectively at WrestleMania, given that Vince may be looking to build the future of the WWF around those two workers in particular.

Look for Vince McMahon to take a chance with a new match that he has been thinking about booking for quite some time. There are rumors that there will be a match pitting four tag teams against each other to see who will challenge the WWF World Tag Team Champions (currently the Hart Foundation, but that could change between now and then) at WrestleMania VII. It is said if this kind of match succeeds, then expect to see other variations of multi-team and multi-competitor matches in the future.</div>

RKOwnage · November 19, 2013

Great Royal Rumble. I really want to go back and read through this now.

Dawn · November 19, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Matt Shannon" data-cite="Matt Shannon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center">Wrestling Observer Newsletter While disappointed with how the last Prime Time Wrestling and Wrestling Challenge TV tapings went, Vince McMahon was said to be thrilled with the success of the Royal Rumble, feeling that it's success mitigated any negative effects from the Prime Time and Challenge tapings. And it's pretty much a lock now that Warrior vs. Savage for the WWF Title will be headlining WrestleMania VII. Rumors are flying about who will be working against both Undertaker and Vader respectively at WrestleMania, given that Vince may be looking to build the future of the WWF around those two workers in particular. Look for Vince McMahon to take a chance with a new match that he has been thinking about booking for quite some time. There are rumors that there will be a match pitting four tag teams against each other to see who will challenge the WWF World Tag Team Champions (currently the Hart Foundation, but that could change between now and then) at WrestleMania VII. It is said if this kind of match succeeds, then expect to see other variations of multi-team and multi-competitor matches in the future.</div></div></blockquote> DEMOLITION VS. LOD PLEASE! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">

Mattywood · November 19, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">::BREAKING NEWS:: <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>-WWF wrestler "The Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich recently tested positive for hard drugs. It is said that WWF owner Vince McMahon took a fatherly approach with Kerry, and that Kerry was very sorry for letting Vince down. Rumor has it that Kerry may have cleaned himself up of hard drugs. More on this story as it develops.</div></blockquote></div>

Dawn · November 19, 2013

You want some bad news?

He's a pain in the ass here. Once he's caught, he's caught again, again and again. He's a jobber here for this now.

Mattywood · November 19, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You want some bad news? He's a pain in the ass here. Once he's caught, he's caught again, again and again. He's a jobber here for this now.</div></blockquote> I guess I got lucky on this particular game save then with the destiny roll, lol.

Mattywood · November 20, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">February Week 1, Wednesday Night, 1991 Prime Time Airing Friday Night on USA Network, & Challenge Airing Saturday afternoon in Syndication WWF Prime Time Wrestling and Wrestling Challenge TV Tapings Taped at University Hall in Charlottesville, Virginia Attendance: 8,457 (SELL OUT!) http://i.imgur.com/JLVdbC1.jpg Announcers: Sean Mooney and Lord Alfred Hayes <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>DARK MATCHES -The Big Boss Man def. The Warlord w/the Boss Man Slam. Grade: C+ -Owen Hart def. Barry Horowitz w/the Spinning Heel Kick. Grade: D+ ======================================= -Show opens with Vince hosting the roundtable panel of Gorilla Monsoon, Lord Alfred Hayes, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Slick. They talk about what a tremendous event the Royal Rumble was. Vince, Gorilla and Alfred couldn't believe that Sgt. Slaughter cost Hulk Hogan a chance to win the Rumble, while Heenan and Slick said that Hogan should've been paying attention to the Macho King and not Sgt. Slaughter. Heenan and Slick then went on to criticize Hogan for interfering in Slaughter's match against the Ultimate Warrior, with Vince, Gorilla and Alfred saying what was good for the goose was good for the gander. At the end of the roundtable, Vince mentioned that Chris Jericho was allowed to team up with Mr. Perfect, Haku and the Barbarian in an eight man tag match we were going to see next and questioned Bobby Heenan about it. Heenan said it was a good chance to scout some talent. Gorilla said he heard that Jimmy Hart might be scouting Jericho as well, which Heenan blew off as baloney, while Slick again chastised Gorilla for "trying to drive a wedge between two good friends." Vince then plugged the fact that the WWF will now be hosting PPVs on a monthly basis, and that coming up on Sunday, February 17, the WWF will present Canadian Stampede at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and was only going to be $9.99! Grade: B- -Mr. Perfect, Chris Jericho, Haku and Barbarian def. Dino Casanova, Jim Powers, Sam Houston and El Dandy when Perfect pinned Jim Powers w/the Perfect Plex. Grade: C -Ted DiBiase def. Jimmy Snuka w/the Million Dollar Dream. Grade: B+ -Back to the roundtable discussion, and Heenan was gloating about how great Chris Jericho looked in the eight man tag match. Slick told Heenan if he can sign Jericho, he will be the first to congratulate him on signing such a great talent. The panelists then talked about the roll Ted DiBiase seems to be on now, having defeated his former bodyguard, Virgil, at the Royal Rumble, and now getting a victory over the legendary Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. Before the roundtable ended, Gorilla Monsoon said he had a special surprise for Bobby Heenan. Heenan thought it would be a gift of some sorts, but instead... http://i.imgur.com/BCBbUoR.jpg It was a surprise visit from former Heenan Family member, "Ravishing" Rick Rude. Heenan looked like he had seen a ghost as Rude approached him and told him he had heard all the things he's said about him after he was suspended. Rude: For years, Weasel, I took the fall for you. Who was it that got suspended for all the comments YOU made about the Boss Man's mother? It certainly wasn't you! It was ME! All because you paid me to say things about her that I didn't mean. But the suspension was a blessing in disguise, because it made me take a look at the man I had become. I was disgusted with how I sold out my integrity, and I promised myself if I ever had the chance to make up for it, I would! And now I have that chance. I've been given a second chance in life. The Boss Man is giving me a second chance, and hopefully the fans will as well. But you? You have NO CHANCE against the Boss Man and myself! With that, Rude stormed off, and Heenan couldn't believe what just transpired. Grade: B -Sean Mooney recapped this year's Royal Rumble. We saw highlights of Vader's dominating performance, Jake Roberts and Rick Martel going at it, and "Macho King" Randy Savage winning the Rumble after Sgt. Slaughter distracted Hulk Hogan. We then heard comments from both the Ultimate Warrior and "Macho King" Randy Savage as they hyped up their eventual WrestleMania showdown. Grade: A -Tugboat and the Legion of Doom def. Earthquake and Power & Glory via DQ after Slick interfered by hitting Hawk with a low blow outside the ring in full view of the referee. Grade: B- -Jim Duggan def. The Genius by DQ after interference from none other than the returning Terry Taylor. http://i.imgur.com/iePrR5D.jpg Grade: C -After the match, the WWF's resident attorney Mike Sekulow met up with Taylor in the aisle, and Mean Gene Okerlund ran out to catch up with them. He asked them what the heck was going on, and Sekulow said that Terry Taylor was his newest client, and revealed that it was Taylor that attacked Jim Duggan several weeks ago. Mean Gene tried to talk to Taylor, but he chose to remain silent. Sekulow said that Taylor is under a gag order at the moment, but will explain his recent actions in due time. Grade: B- -Back to the roundtable, and everyone was shocked at what happened. Alfred recalled about being out there with Sean Mooney this past week to call the action and how he was shocked to see Taylor. Heenan thought it was great that Taylor wasn't going around clucking like a chicken anymore, and Gorilla scolded him and told him that he was the one that got him to sell his soul to begin with. Grade: B -Demolition def. Virgil and the Bushwhackers when Crush pinned Butch after he and Smash hit the Demolition Decapitation. Grade: C- -Bret Hart def. Tanaka by DQ after Mr. Fuji nailed Bret in the back of the head with his cane. Grade: B- -After the match, Kato ran down to the ring and joined Tanaka in beating down Bret Hart. Jim Neidhart ran out to try and stop the beatdown, but he got beaten up for his troubles as well. Grade: C -Davey Boy Smith, Kerry Von Erich and the Rockers def. The Mountie, Dino Bravo and the Nasty Boys when Davey pinned Bravo after hitting the Running Powerslam. Grade: B- -Back to the roundtable, and Vince took the time to plug WWF Canadian Stampede on February 17, mentioning that several matches had already been signed: WWF World Heavyweight Champion, the Ultimate Warrior, would team up with Hulk Hogan to take on "Macho King" Randy Savage and Sgt. Slaughter; WWF World Tag Team Champions, the Hart Foundation, would defend the titles against the Orient Express, stating that what we saw earlier was apparently the Orient Express sending a message to the champions; and the Big Boss Man would challenge Mr. Perfect for the WWF Intercontinental Title, with more matches to be announced. The panel was then joined by Tito Santana and Razor Ramon via satellite, as both had requested this time as apparently, Razor had mouthed off on a radio interview about Tito Santana getting manhandled by Vader at the Royal Rumble. Tito told Razor that if he had the guts, to face him in a match. Razor said he wasn't going to get his hands dirty with Tito just yet, and said that he found a suitable opponent for him at Canadian Stampede: the Mountie. Tito said after he got done with the Mountie, he was coming for Razor Ramon, and Razor said he'll be watching at ringside as a fan as he just purchased a front row ticket. Grade: B- -The Undertaker def. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine w/the Tombstone after a distraction from Paul Bearer. Grade: B- -Rowdy Roddy Piper def. Sgt. Slaughter with a roll up after distraction from Hulk Hogan. Grade: B -Time for the final roundtable panel of the night, and Vince, Gorilla and Alfred were excited about Canadian Stampede. Bobby Heenan and Slick, however, said that they weren't looking forward to going up to Canada and freezing to death. Vince mentioned that more matches for Canadian Stampede would be announced in the coming weeks, then signed off. Grade: B Overall Grade: B</div></div><div></div></blockquote> http://i.imgur.com/ywh2oXF.jpg <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">-The Legion of Doom def. the Brooklyn Brawler and Rudy Boy Gonzalez when Hawk pinned Rudy Boy after hitting the Doomsday Device.</div> Grade: C -Special Report: Lord Alfred Hayes talked about Vader's debut at the Royal Rumble, putting over what a monster he was in Japan and how he dominated in the Rumble match. We saw highlights of Vader's menacing onslaught. Grade: B- -The Barbarian def. El Dandy w/the Kick of Fear. Grade: D+ -The Event Center: Sean Mooney hyped up the local house show coming near you, with comments from both the Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage about a big eight man tag team main event. We then saw Earthquake, Dino Bravo and Jimmy Hart cut a promo on Tugboat, with Tugboat responding.Grade: B- -Power & Glory def. the Bushwhackers when Paul Roma pinned Butch after hitting the Power Plex. Grade: C- -The Brother Love Show: "The Model" Rick Martel was Brother Love's guest, and put over his feud with Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Grade: C- -Greg "The Hammer" Valentine def. Barry Horowitz w/the Figure 4 Leg Lock. Grade: C- -Back to the Event Center, where we saw Chris Jericho w/Jimmy Hart and his crew of the Nasty Boys and the Mountie. We then saw promos from Owen Hart and "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith. Grade: C -Before the next match, Gorilla Monsoon asked Bobby Heenan what he thought of Chris Jericho associating himself with Jimmy Hart, and the Brain said "no comment." Then we saw Razor Ramon def. Jim Powers w/the Razor's Edge. Grade: C Overall Grade: C</div></blockquote></div>

Dawn · November 20, 2013

Rick Rude is back

And Terry Taylor too

The Final Countdown · November 20, 2013

Wait...Rick Rude is a face?

...No. No, that's not right. There's a swerve coming, I just know it! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Mattywood · November 20, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Final Countdown" data-cite="The Final Countdown" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wait...Rick Rude is a face? ...No. No, that's not right. There's a swerve coming, I just know it! <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> The swerve is Rude being face. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I'll have to look back on the past posts because I can't remember who, but someone had thought that Rude would be the mystery entrant after the things Heenan had said about him on commentary. I actually didn't have plans to sign Rude right away until I read that post, and figured I could try out Rude as a face given what Heenan had said about him.

Mattywood · November 20, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">Wrestling Observer Newsletter

The WWF conducted another random drug test, this time with the Warlord and Dino Bravo, who both failed after testing positive for steroids. The Warlord was given a stern warning, while the fatherly approach was taken with Dino. Both men apologized and promised that they would clean up. Whether they have or not remains to be seen.

As a result of recent failed drug tests, the WWF has decided to institute a new Wellness Policy wherein random drug tests will be conducted at all shows.

Lastly, it is said that Wrestling Challenge will now be discontinued as the WWF is looking to bring about a new live television show, and apparently are being turned down for that show because networks felt that three TV shows for the WWF would be overkill.</div>

Chuck · November 21, 2013

Rude is my favorite heel ever. Stoked to see how he does as a face though!

LordofGustav · November 21, 2013

Let's just see what happens with Rick Rude as a face... honestly i would never have been pictured him like that.

So Taylor is one of Sekulow's clients? i would like to see more of his clients.

Beejus · November 21, 2013

I called it! I was the one who said about Rude being back! Now I'm pumped! Possible Rude vs Perfect at Mania? <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Also interested to see what you do with Taylor though, as he can make a very good midcard hand.

Mattywood · November 22, 2013

February Week 2, Wednesday Night, 1991

Prime Time Wrestling (Airing Friday night on USA Network)

Taped at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri

Attendance: 9,300 (SELL OUT!)

http://i.imgur.com/JLVdbC1.jpg

Announcers: Sean Mooney and Lord Alfred Hayes

Roundtable Panel: Vince McMahon, Gorilla Monsoon, Mean Gene Okerlund, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Sgt. Slaughter

DARK MATCHES
-El Dandy def. Rudy Boy Gonzalez by pinfall with the Dandy Roll.
Grade: D-

-The Warlord, the Brooklyn Brawler, Barry Horowitz and the Genius def. Jim Powers, Sam Houston and the Bushwhackers by submission when Warlord locked Houston into the Full Nelson.
Grade: D+

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-The show opened with Vince McMahon introducing tonight's panel of Gorilla Monsoon, Mean Gene Okerlund, Bobby Heenan and Sgt. Slaughter. McMahon mentioned that the action we're seeing tonight took place at the Kiel Auditorium this past Wednesday night, with Mean Gene putting over what a great time he had. But Bobby Heenan and Sgt. Slaughter talked about how glad they were to be out of St. Louis. Gorilla asked the Sarge directly what business he had at ringside for the Royal Rumble match, and the Sarge responded by saying "What business did Hulk Hogan have costing me the WWF Championship?!" With that, we go to our first match of the night.
Grade: B-

-The Mountie def. Virgil by submission with the Quebec Crab.
Grade: C+

-"The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith and "Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich def. Haku and the Barbarian when Bulldog pinned Barbarian after botched interference from Jimmy Hart, who had come down to ringside at the bewilderment of Bobby Heenan. Hart told Heenan he wanted to help his friend out, but wound up hurting Haku and Barbarian when he had thrown his megaphone into the ring, which Bulldog caught while the ref was distracted with Tornado fighting Haku outside the ring, knocking him out with a Tornado Punch.
Grade: B-

-To the Event Center we go. Sean Mooney hypes the February PPV, Canadian Stampede, noting that we'll see WWF World Heavyweight Champion, the Ultimate Warrior, team with Hulk Hogan against "Macho King" Randy Savage and Sgt. Slaughter in the main event. He also mentioned that Paul Bearer would host the first ever Funeral Parlor with guest Rowdy Roddy Piper. We heard a promo from Piper hyping the appearance, then a response from Taker and Bearer. We close out the segment with promos from Mr. Perfect and Big Boss Man hyping their WWF Intercontinental Title match.
Grade: B+

-Back to the roundtable, where the panel discussed how Canadian Stampede was shaping up to be a great event, now with the addition of the first ever Funeral Parlor with guest Rowdy Roddy Piper. McMahon announced another match just made by President Jack Tunney: the first ever Four Corners Tag Team Elimination match to determine who will compete for the WWF World Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania VII. Basically, anybody can tag out to anybody else throughout the match, and when a team is pinned, made to submit, counted out or disqualified, they will be sent to the back. The match will feature the Rockers, Power & Glory, the Legion of Doom and the Nasty Boys. Bobby Heenan said he wished the Nasty Boys luck, to which Gorilla Monsoon said he didn't sound very sincere. Before the Brain could respond, Vince sent it to the next match.
Grade: B

-Hercules def. Hawk by pinfall after Paul Roma interfered by hitting Hawk with Herc's chain while Slick distracted the referee.
Grade: C+

-Hercules and Paul Roma were putting the boots to Hawk, but Animal, looking as mean and menacing as ever, ran down to the ring to fight them off. Hawk managed to get back to his feet and helped Animal chase Power & Glory and their manager, Slick, to the back.
Grade: C+

-The panel discussed the on-going feud between Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "The Model" Rick Martel. Vince, Gorilla and Gene talked about the determination of Roberts to recover his eyesight like he has over the past several weeks, while Heenan and Slaughter said it was only a matter of time before Martel would completely blind the Snake.
Grade: B+

-Back to the Event Center with Sean Mooney, where we see general promos from Owen Hart, Chris Jericho and Demolition with Brother Love, all putting themselves over.
Grade: D+

-Earthquake, Dino Bravo and the Nasty Boys def. Tugboat, Jimmy Snuka and the Rockers when Earthquake hit the Earthquake Splash on Snuka.
Grade: B-

-Time for the Brother Love Show, and Brother Love's guests were attorney Mike Sekulow and his client, Terry Taylor. Sekulow said that the gag order was now lifted and Taylor could say his piece. Taylor talked about how when Bobby Heenan told him to call himself the Red Rooster, it was simply a test to see if he had the intestinal fortitude to make it in the Heenan Family. But then when made the stupid mistake of quitting the Heenan Family, he was convinced by none other than Jim Duggan, who he thought was a good friend, to keep calling himself the Red Rooster. But he realized that Duggan was doing everything in his power to keep him from making it to the top by convincing him to be a rooster, causing him to lose his concentration and lose matches. Jim Duggan heard enough and came running out, attacking both Sekulow and Taylor! All three men were brawling when a group of officials had to run out to separate them!
Grade: C+

-Vader def. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine by pinfall with the Vader Bomb.
Grade: C+

-Back to the Event Center with Sean Mooney, who hypes up Canadian Stampede once again. He mentions we'll see Tito Santana take on the Mountie with Razor Ramon sitting at ringside, and we heard comments from both men. Sean Mooney then hyped up the WWF World Tag Team Title match pitting current champions the Hart Foundation against the Orient Express. We heard comments from the Hart Foundation, then from Mr. Fuji while Kato and Tanaka stood by.
Grade: C+

-Rick Martel def. Rick Rude by pinfall with a school boy roll up and holding the tights after Bobby Heenan came down to ringside and distracted Rude.
Grade: B-

-After the match, Rude gave chase after Heenan. Martel was left alone in the ring and celebrating his victory when Jake "The Snake" Roberts came running down to the ring and tossed his big python, Damien, into the ring. Martel was so frightened that when he tried to get away, he fell on his back, allowing Jake to get into the ring and wrap Damien around Martel. Martel was screaming like a girl, trying frantically to get Damien off of him until Jake decided enough was enough and got the snake off of him.
Grade: B

-Hulk Hogan def. "Macho King" Randy Savage by DQ when Sensational Queen Sherri and Sgt. Slaughter both interfered.
Grade: A

-After the match, the Ultimate Warrior ran down to the ring to try and save Hogan from a two-on-one beatdown, but wound up getting beat up by Savage and Slaughter as well, with Sherri watching on in glee.
Grade: A*

-We close the show with the last roundtable of the night, where Vince, Gorilla and Gene were all scolding Sgt. Slaughter for his and Macho King's actions. Sarge said that neither Hulk Hogan nor the Ultimate Warrior would make it to WrestleMania after he and Savage got finished with them at Canadian Stampede, and that President Jack Tunney would have no choice but to make the main event "Macho King" Randy Savage vs. Sgt. Slaughter for the vacant WWF World Championship because Warrior will be too injured to defend it. Vince then said good night, and announced that a new TV show was coming to TNN: Monday Night Raw, live every Monday night from the Manhattan Center in New York City starting in March.
Grade: B

Overall Grade: A

Backstage Notes:

-Jimmy Snuka was not happy with doing the job to Earthquake, but Vince McMahon chose not to keep him strong and has chosen not to take any action to appease the Superfly.

Mattywood · November 22, 2013

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OFFICIAL CANADIAN STAMPEDE PROGRAM

FAN SCORECARD

Main Event
The Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan vs. "Macho King" Randy Savage and Sgt. Slaughter

WWF Intercontinental Championship
Mr. Perfect vs. The Big Boss Man

WWF World Tag Team Championship
The Hart Foundation vs. The Orient Express

4 Corners Elimination #1 Contenders Match
The Rockers vs. Power & Glory vs. The Nasty Boys vs. The Legion of Doom

Tito Santana vs. The Mountie

Matches Just Added By President Jack Tunney
-Vader vs. The Bushwhackers
-Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Rick "The Model" Martel and Terry Taylor

Paul Bearer hosts the Funeral Parlor w/guest Rowdy Roddy Piper

What was the best match of the night?

How many championships changed hand?

Beejus · November 22, 2013

Main Event

The Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan vs. "Macho King" Randy Savage and Sgt. Slaughter

Much like a teamup of Cena and Orton in a more current game, a team like Warrior and Hogan doesn't lose.

WWF Intercontinental Championship

Mr. Perfect vs. The Big Boss Man

As I said: Perfect vs Rude. Book it.

WWF World Tag Team Championship

The Hart Foundation vs. The Orient Express

Were they the Badd Company version yet? Doesn't matter either way, but just out of curiosity.

4 Corners Elimination #1 Contenders Match

The Rockers vs. Power & Glory vs. The Nasty Boys vs. The Legion of Doom

Y'know what, I'll admit that I liked P&G. Their sunglasses were stupid but they were a good little team.

Tito Santana vs. The Mountie

Chico seems to be heading for a match with Ramon, so keep him strong here.

Matches Just Added By President Jack Tunney

-Vader vs. The Bushwhackers

-Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Rick "The Model" Martel and Terry Taylor

Paul Bearer hosts the Funeral Parlor w/guest Rowdy Roddy Piper

What was the best match of the night?

Can Savage carry 3 men to the MOTN? We shall see!

How many championships changed hand? Zero

Ritchardo · November 22, 2013

Main Event

The Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan vs. "Macho King" Randy Savage and Sgt. Slaughter

Yeah... no way those two are losing...

WWF Intercontinental Championship

Mr. Perfect vs. The Big Boss Man

To transfer the feud to Rude/Perfect for Mania VII - and what a match THAT would be!

WWF World Tag Team Championship

The Hart Foundation vs. The Orient Express

Orient Express never really got the shake they deserved - the stuff they did with the Rockers was incredible for the time... but no... they're not world champ material.

4 Corners Elimination #1 Contenders Match

The Rockers vs. Power & Glory vs. The Nasty Boys vs. The Legion of Doom

This could go any way really... but I'm hoping for a Rockers/Harts showdown

Tito Santana vs. The Mountie

He's a Jobber to the Stars... but the only way you can build a good JTTS is have him beat those lower than him... and Jacques Rougeau is lower than Tito.

Matches Just Added By President Jack Tunney

-Vader vs. The Bushwhackers

Yaaaaaayyyy!!! Although... I would mark BIG TIME if a serious Vader beating resulted in the Sheepherders making their comeback!

-Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Rick "The Model" Martel and Terry Taylor

Taylor has just comeback and needs a win to set him up - Martel's coming off a strong Rumble and I see Jake winning their feud so a little heat for the Model with Hacksaw eating the pinfall makes sense.

What was the best match of the night?

Main Event should get over the line thanks to sheer star power

How many championships changed hand? 0

LordofGustav · November 22, 2013

Main Event

The Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan vs. "Macho King" Randy Savage and Sgt. Slaughter

They'll come up with a cheap win and Hogan and Warrior will take their revenge at Wrestlemania.

WWF Intercontinental Championship

Mr. Perfect vs. The Big Boss Man

With this the Big Bossman can get the IC title at Wrestlemania.

WWF World Tag Team Championship

The Hart Foundation vs. The Orient Express

I can't see Kato and Tanaka winning this.... If they do, it should be in a Post-Wrestlemania scenario.

4 Corners Elimination #1 Contenders Match

The Rockers vs. Power & Glory vs. The Nasty Boys vs. The Legion of Doom

The Nasty Boys got already their chance... it's time for Paul Roma and Hercules to shine in the tag team division.

Tito Santana vs. The Mountie

If i were to expand to Mexico, i would choose someone else instead of Tito Santana.

Matches Just Added By President Jack Tunney

-Vader vs. The Bushwhackers

If those psychos defeat Vader, i'll riot. A victory for the Bushwhackers... it's a wasted push.

-Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Rick "The Model" Martel and Terry Taylor

If Jim Duggan were to win... HOOOOOOOOO NOOOOOOOOO!!

Paul Bearer hosts the Funeral Parlor w/guest Rowdy Roddy Piper

What was the best match of the night? Mr. Perfect vs. Big Bossman.

How many championships changed hand? 0

TheBooker · November 22, 2013

Main Event

The Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan vs. "Macho King" Randy Savage and Sgt. Slaughter

WWF Intercontinental Championship

Mr. Perfect vs. The Big Boss Man

WWF World Tag Team Championship

The Hart Foundation vs. The Orient Express

4 Corners Elimination #1 Contenders Match

The Rockers vs. Power & Glory vs. The Nasty Boys vs. The Legion of Doom

Tito Santana vs. The Mountie

Vader vs. The Bushwhackers

Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Rick "The Model" Martel and Terry Taylor

Paul Bearer hosts the Funeral Parlor w/guest Rowdy Roddy Piper:Feud set up for Taker

What was the best match of the night:Main event

How many championships changed hand:0

Mattywood · November 26, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">Wrestling Observer Newsletter The World Wrestling Federation issued the following press release today: <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>This coming Thursday night, the World Wrestling Federation and USA Network present a special live edition of Prime Time Wrestling! A double main event is on tap as Hulk Hogan takes on the Royal Rumble winner, "Macho King" Randy Savage, who will have Sensational Queen Sherri in his corner. The other half of our double main event will be a rematch from the Royal Rumble as WWF World Heavyweight Champion, the Ultimate Warrior, will defend the title against Sgt. Slaughter. Should Slaughter win the title, then he would be defending the title against Randy Savage at WrestleMania due to Savage's Royal Rumble victory. The World Wrestling Federation is also expanding its television coverage with TNN, starting on March 4, 1991, at 9 PM EST/8 PM CST. Monday Night Raw will be live each and every Monday night, and with the show being live, you just never know what could happen. The unpredictability of live programming should provide for great televised entertainment on TNN every Monday night. Lastly, we are looking forward to this new venture of monthly Pay-Per-Views. While our major events, such as the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Survivor Series, with a new major event being added in June as the King Of The Ring will now be performed on a televised Pay-Per-View basis, will still be available at the normal asking price, we have added other events throughout the year that will only $9.99! The first of these will Canadian Stampede in February. In April, we will present World Tour; May will bring about The Big Event; July will play host to WrestleFest; in September, we hope to settle Grudges, Gripes and Grunts; in October, the WWF goes on a Rampage; and December, we will be wrestling This Tuesday in Texas.</div></div><div></div></blockquote></div>

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