WWF '87: A New Power Rises

[KingofOldSchool]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Superstars of Wrestling card:</strong></p><p> <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFSS2-1_zpsbe177275.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Week 2, March 1987</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><p> 1. Brad Rheingans vs. "King" Harley Race</p><p> 2. The Islanders vs. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff</p><p> 3. Outback Jack vs. Kamala</p><p> 4. Tom Magee vs. Dino Bravo</p><p> 5. Rick Martel vs. Bret Hart</p><p> 6. "Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage</p><p> </p><p> Plus: An interview with "The 8th Wonder of the World" Andre The Giant and his manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan!</p></div></blockquote>

[Dawn]

1. Brad Rheingans vs. "King" Harley Race

2. The Islanders vs. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff

3. Outback Jack vs. Kamala

4. Tom Magee vs. Dino Bravo

5. Rick Martel vs. Bret Hart

6. "Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage

[BHK1978]

<p>1. Brad Rheingans vs. <strong>"King" Harley Race</strong></p><p> </p><p>

2. The Islanders vs.<strong> The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff</strong></p><p> </p><p>

I understand jobbing them out to Z-Man and Martel but I am not sure if you will job them out to Haku and Tama (It is Tama right?).</p><p> </p><p>

3. Outback Jack vs. <strong>Kamala</strong></p><p> </p><p>

I used to be a huge fan of Outback Jack when I was a kid.</p><p> </p><p>

4. Tom Magee vs. <strong>Dino Bravo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

5. <strong>Rick Martel </strong>vs. Bret Hart</p><p> </p><p>

I know this will probably not happen but I went with a lot of heel wins so one face has to win, I shall go with Martel.</p><p> </p><p>

6. "Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs. <strong>"Macho Man" Randy Savage</strong></p>

[Dawn]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>2. The Islanders vs.<strong> The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff</strong><p> </p><p> I understand jobbing them out to Z-Man and Martel but I am not sure if you will job them out to Haku and Tama (It is Tama right?).</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Right.</p>

[taylor22]

<p>1. Brad Rheingans vs. <strong>"King" Harley Race</strong></p><p>

2. <strong>The Islanders</strong> vs. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff</p><p>

3. Outback Jack vs. <strong>Kamala</strong></p><p>

4. Tom Magee vs. <strong>Dino Bravo</strong></p><p>

5. <strong>Rick Martel</strong> vs. Bret Hart</p><p>

6. "Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs. <strong>"Macho Man" Randy Savage</strong></p>

[KingofOldSchool]

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFSS2-1_zpsbe177275.jpg

WWF Superstars of Wrestling

Week 2, 1987

Held: Baltimore Stadium in Baltimore, MD w/ 36,946 in attendance

 

Pre-Show:

Billy Jack Haynes defeated Mick Foley in 4:59 by submission with a Full Nelson. Rating C-

 

Butch Reed defeated Shane Douglas in 5:22 by pinfall. Rating D-

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/GorillaMonsoon_zps37e6e03b.jpghttp://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JesseVentura4_zps9f10c43d.jpg

 

Gorilla: Hello and welcome to beautiful Baltimore, MD for this week's edition of Superstars of Wrestling! I'm Gorilla Monsoon and alongside me is Jesse "The Body" Ventura!

 

Jesse: You know, as much as I don't want to be in Baltimore, the fact that it is only two short weeks away from Wrestlemania III has got me excited!

 

Gorilla: Why don't you want to be in Baltimore, Jesse?

 

Jesse: Well think about it, Gorilla. If the Colts left here to go to Indianapolis of all places and the Bullets moved down the road to Washington, D.C. This obviously isn't a very good place to be!

 

Gorilla: Will you be serious?!

 

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/BradRheingans_zpsf1f8fb3b.jpg vs. http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/HarleyRace7_zps7912a31a.jpg

Brad Rheigans vs. "King" Harley Race w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

 

Harley Race defeated Brad Rheingans in 5:03 by pinfall with a Piledriver. Rating D+

 

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After the match, Race and Heenan try to make Rheingans bow, when JYD rushes in and takes out Race. Rating C+

 

Ventura: Now what kind of thing was THAT, Monsoon?!?! HE is supposed to be someone that all of these kids look up to?!?!

 

Monsoon: If you ask me, Jess, The King had it coming after his assault on JYD last week!

 

Ventura: Race was just trying to knock some humility into the miserable mutt! He is a king and JYD was disrespecting him! He should be thanking the King for letting him off that easy! At Wrestlemania III, JYD should practicing his best curtsey, because that's what he'll be doing after Harley gets through with him!

 

Monsoon: That remains to be seen, Jess. For all you know, it will be Race curtseying to the NEW King, Junkyard Dog.

 

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/TheTongaKid2_zps97793915.jpghttp://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/Meng3_zps530b420d.jpg vs. http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/NikolaiVolkoff2_zpsc77cf3f9.jpghttp://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/IronSheik6_zpse8a977e9.jpg

The Islanders vs. Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/ Slick

 

The Islanders defeated Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff in 5:41 when Haku defeated The Iron Sheik by pinfall. Rating C-

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/OutbackJack_zps4f896484.jpg vs. http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/Kamala2_zpsd4d41c68.jpg

Outback Jack vs. Kamala w/ Kim Chee

 

Kamala defeated Outback Jack in 5:14 by pinfall with a Giant Splash. Rating D

 

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A Piper's Pit segment was about to begin when Jimmy Hart interrupted and started yelling at Piper. This distraction allowed Adrian Adonis to sneak up on Piper and attack him. He ended throwing Piper through the set of Piper's Pit and then laid a flower on top of Piper. Rating C+

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/tommagee_zpsf33b00f8.jpg vs. http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/DinoBravo2_zps05b29532.jpg

"Megaman" Tom Magee vs. Dino Bravo

 

Dino Bravo defeated Tom Magee in 4:53 by pinfall with an Airplane Spin. Rating D+

 

Gene Okerlund: Please welcome my guests at this time, "The 8th Wonder of the World" Andre The Giant and his manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan!

 

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Okerlund: Last week, Hulk Hogan was up here saying how you, Bobby Heenan, brainwashed him into wanting a title match. What do you have to say about that?

 

Heenan: *laughs* Brainwashed? I didn't brainwash this man, no. The only thing I did was open this man's eyes. Now did I purposely do this so he would stand by MY side? You damn right I did! Even you, Okerlund, are not stupid enough to know that I'm no fool. I've had his large hands around me throat a number of times over the years. Did I want that to continue? NO! So I did what any man with brains would do. I got him to see my way of thinking. That way of thinking is that we both had a common enemy. Hulk Hogan.

 

Now Andre didn't agree with me at first, but then I laid it all out for him. He's been undefeated his WHOLE CAREER. NOBODY has ever pinned his shoulders, nor made him submit. So shouldn't he be WWF Champion? NO! You know why? Because Hulk Hogan is AFRAID of this man! Andre could have taken that title anytime he wanted. However, Andre was more worried about being friends with everyone. I got him to realize that friends don't do anything for you except hold you back! Now look at him! After he stopped being friends with that chump, Hogan, and he stopped caring about what these humanoids think, he is two short weeks away from getting what is rightfully his, the World Wrestling Federation Championship!

 

Hogan, think about this when you go to sleep tonight, if Andre was an unstoppable force when he was nice and friendly, think about how he'll be that he only cares about himself.

 

 

Andre: HOGAN! PAY TIME IS OVA! AT THE WRESTLEMANIA III...YOUR BELT AND YOUR BODY WILL BE MINE. I WILL BE THE NEW WORLD WORLD WRESTLING CHAMPION! HA! HA! HA!

 

Rating B

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RickMartel3_zpsb9781590.jpg vs. http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/BretHart11_zps56134420.jpg

Rick Martel vs. Bret Hart w/ Jimmy Hart

 

Rick Martel defeated Bret Hart in 6:30 by pinfall. Rating C

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/LannyPoffo2_zps7e13c593.jpg vs. http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RandySavage8_zps0e93769b.jpg

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs. WWF Intercontinental Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage w/ Miss Elizabeth

 

Randy Savage defeated Lanny Poffo in 4:33 by pinfall with a Flying Elbow Drop. Rating D

 

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After the match, Savage turns around and sees Ricky Steamboat in the ring. They have an intense staredown as the show goes off the air. Rating B-

 

Post Show:

 

Demolition defeated The Killer Bees in 5:46 when Demolition Smash defeated Brian Blair by pinfall with a Demolition Decapitation. Rating D

 

Hulk Hogan defeated Bob Orton Jr. in 9:58 by pinfall with a The Big Leg Drop. Hulk Hogan makes defence number 1 of his WWF World Heavyweight title. Rating C

 

Overall show rating: C-

[KingofOldSchool]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFWrestlingChallenge2_zpse9c2e25f.jpg</span><p> <strong>WWF Wrestling Challenge card:</strong></p><p> </p><p> Siva Afi vs. Hercules</p><p> The Assassin vs. Koko B. Ware</p><p> King Kong Bundy vs. The Crusher</p><p> "Iron" Mike Sharpe vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts</p><p> The Young Stallions vs. The Dream Team</p><p> </p><p> Plus, a new match is added to the Wrestlemania III card! </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> My Wrestlemania III card is starting to take shape. I definitely have one debut and one turn happening at the show so far. Lots of post Mania debuts.</p>

[BHK1978]

<p>Siva Afi vs. <strong>Hercules</strong></p><p>

The Assassin vs. <strong>Koko B. Ware</strong></p><p>

<strong>King Kong Bundy</strong> vs. The Crusher</p><p>

"Iron" Mike Sharpe vs. <strong>Jake "The Snake" Roberts</strong></p><p>

The Young Stallions vs. <strong>The Dream Team</strong></p>

[KingofOldSchool]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFWrestlingChallenge2_zpse9c2e25f.jpg</span><p> <strong>WWF Wrestling Challenge</strong></p><p> Saturday, Week 2, 1987</p><p> Pontchartrian Center in LA </p><p> Attendance: 2,856</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Pre-show</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Magnificent Muraco defeated Barry O in 5:28 by pinfall with a Tombstone Piledriver. Rating D+<p> </p><p> Jim Duggan defeated Tiger Chung Lee in 4:33 by pinfall with a Running Clotheline Tackle. C- </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JimRoss5_zps97c5992b.jpg</span><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/GordonSolie_zpsffbc3f9e.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> JR: Hello everyone, welcome to this week's edition of WWF Wrestling Challenge. I am your new color commentator, straight from Oklahoma, Jim Ross. And it is my honor to introduce my partner for Wrestling Challenge, the Dean of Professional Wrestling, Mr. Gordon Solie. Gordon, it is a pleasure to be here with you.</p><p> </p><p> Gordon: Thank you, Jim. I've done commentary for almost every promotion in the country except for the WWF and now I will have the honor of providing the wonderful WWF fans with commentary each and every week.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/SiviAfi_zpsa6763f3b.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/HerculesHernandez2_zps0042f9a8.jpg</span><p> <strong>Siva Afi vs. Hercules w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Hercules defeated Siva Afi in 7:27 by submission with the Full Nelson. Rating D</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It is announced that at Wrestlemania III we will see "The Ugandan Giant" Kamala take on Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Rating C+</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/MikeSharpe_zpse854961d.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JakeRoberts2_zps90699a5b.jpg</span><p> <strong>"Iron" Mike Sharpe vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Jake Roberts defeated Iron Mike Sharpe in 4:36 by pinfall with a DDT. Rating C-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Jimmy Hart cut a promo on behalf of the Hart Foundation hyping their Wrestlemania III title defense against The Can-Am Connection. Rating C</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Paul Orndorff and Jim Duggan got into a brawl backstage. Rating B-</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Koko B. Ware cut a promo putting himself over and how he's going to fly to the top of the WWF. Rating D+</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/KokoBWare3_zps6ebc713b.jpg</span><p> <strong>The Assassin vs. "The Birdman" Koko B. Ware</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Koko B. Ware defeated The Assassin in 5:04 by pinfall with a Bird Buster. Rating D-</strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Bobby Heenan and King Kong Bundy hype their match against The Crusher. Rating C+</strong></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/CrusherLisowski_zps53b6436c.jpg</span><strong> vs. </strong><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/KingKongBundy2_zps8af9575a.jpg</span><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>The Crusher vs. King Kong Bundy w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> King Kong Bundy defeated The Crusher in 4:36 by pinfall with a Big Splash. Rating D+</strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JimPowers2_zps39720bea.jpg</span><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/PaulRoma2_zps63892dd7.jpg</span><strong> vs. </strong><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/BrutusBeefcake8_zpsbcf728ae.jpg</span><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/GregValentine3_zpsb6dc6574.jpg</span><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>The Young Stallions vs. The Dream Team</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> The Dream Team defeated Young Stallions in 8:04 when Brutus Beefcake defeated Paul Roma by pinfall. Rating C-</strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Post Show:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Honky Tonk Man defeated Corporal Kirchner in 5:42 by pinfall with a Shake, Rattle, and Roll. Rating D-</strong><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Roddy Piper and Ricky Steamboat defeated Adrian Adonis and Randy Savage in 13:01 when Adrian Adonis was counted out while fighting Roddy Piper. Rating C-</strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Final Show Rating: C-</strong></p>

[KingofOldSchool]

<p>Here is the latest newsletter.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;">The Wrasslin' Onlooker</span></p><p> By: Davey "Cheddar" Meltz</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> News hasn't been real heavy lately. However, I can confirm that a MAJOR signing happened and they will be joining the WWF very soon. Best guess will be right after Wrestlemania, but they may also want to prolong the debut until later this summer. Smart money would be with this guy be involved in the Wreslemania IV main event, but stranger things have happened.</p><p> </p><p> With Roddy Piper's rumored retirement right around the corner, the hole in the #2 babyface spot will need to be filled. Ricky Steamboat seems the likeliest to assume the role, but Jake Roberts is getting a lot of popularity since his babyface turn. One of the newly signed guys could take over as well and Randy Savage turning babyface is a possibility as well, but right now I think Steamboat would be the best choice.</p><p> </p><p> Wrestlemania III from the Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit, MI is over a week away and as of this time, 6 matches has been announced. Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant for the WWF Title, Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat for the IC Title, Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis in a Hair match, Harley Race vs The Junk Food Dog in a Bowing match, The Hart Foundation vs. The Can-Am Connection for the tag titles, and Jake Roberts vs. Kamala. Judging by this past week's TV, look for Jim Duggan vs. Paul Orndorff to be announced as well. Look for at least one or two matches to be announced as well, probably featuring guys like Hercules, Honky Tonk Man, and Tito Santana.</p><p> </p><p> Thanks for reading. Next week will feature a Wrestlemania III preview.</p></div></blockquote>

[KingofOldSchool]

<p>Slowly starting to shift gears in booking philosophy. </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Superstars of Wrestling card:</strong></p><p> <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFSS2-1_zpsbe177275.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Week 3, March 1987</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> "Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs. The Honky Tonk Man</p><p> Jimmy Jack Funk vs. The Junkyard Dog</p><p> Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart vs. Tom Zenk</p><p> "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat</p><p> WWF Title match: Hulk Hogan © vs. King Kong Bundy</p></div></blockquote>

[BHK1978]

<p>"Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs.<strong> The Honky Tonk Man</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Honky Tonk Man is cool, cocky, and bad. Lanny just reads bad poems before matches. Therefore, HTM for the win.</p><p> </p><p>

Jimmy Jack Funk vs. <strong>The Junkyard Dog</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jimmy Jack jobber more like.</p><p> </p><p>

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart vs. <strong>Tom Zenk</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

Okay this is the first tough one on the card. I am actually not sure about this one. I will go with Z-Man because The Anvil was a bit of a dick to me when I met him in real life.</p><p> </p><p>

"Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. vs. <strong>Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WWF Title match: <strong>Hulk Hogan </strong>© vs. King Kong Bundy </p><p> </p><p>

The one thing I wish this game could simulate is 80's TV. Back then there is no way this would ever be shown on Superstars. However, the game does not work that way so here it is...</p>

[KingofOldSchool]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> The one thing I wish this game could simulate is 80's TV. Back then there is no way this would ever be shown on Superstars. However, the game does not work that way so here it is...</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I hear you. I've bought pretty much every version of the TEW games and each time I book a game from the 80s, I try to book it just like it was back then, but it just doesn't work.</p><p> </p><p> This worked though, I already booked and ran the show and got a B rating for it. Will post later, but I forgot to copy the show results when I was going through it, so this one will be a bit more abbreviated result wise.</p>

[KingofOldSchool]

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFSS2-1_zpsbe177275.jpg

WWF Superstars of Wrestling

Week 3, 1987

Held: Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, CA w/ 15,431 in attendance

 

Pre-Show:

The Rougeaus defeated The Assassin and Mick Foley via pinfall. Rating D

 

Dino Bravo def. Omar Atlas by pinfall. Rating D+

 

Tito Santana def. Steven Regal by pinfall. Rating D+

 

Butch Reed def. Pedro Morales by pinfall. Rating C

 

The Killer Bees def. The Wild Samoans by pinfall. Rating C-

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/GorillaMonsoon_zps37e6e03b.jpghttp://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JesseVentura4_zps9f10c43d.jpg

 

Gorilla: Hello and welcome to Los Angeles, California for this week's edition of Superstars of Wrestling! I'm Gorilla Monsoon and alongside me is Jesse "The Body" Ventura!

 

Jesse: This is my home away from home, LA, Gino!

 

Gorilla: We have an exciting card for you this week, including the World Wrestling Federation title on the line, Hulk Hogan will put his title on the line just over a week until his showdown with Andre The Giant at Wrestlemania III against King Kong Bundy!

 

Jesse: Big mistake from Chump Hogan! Even if Bundy doesn't win the title, he'll just soften up Hogan for Andre. If Hogan had any brains, he'd take the DQ or Countout loss and live to fight another day.

 

Gorilla: Highly unlikely, Jess. Unlike you, he backs down from no challenge!

 

Jesse: Well then he'll be a former champion, Monsoon!

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JimNeidhart4_zpsd5c0b415.jpg vs. http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/TomZenk3_zps1f71c69f.jpg

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart w/ Jimmy Hart vs. Tom Zenk

 

Jim Neidhart def. Tom Zenk after interference from Jimmy Hart. Rating C

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/BobbyHeenan3_zps0bdb905c.jpghttp://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/PaulOrndorff3_zps272f8123.jpg

 

Bobby Heenan and Paul Orndorff issued a challenge to Jim Duggan to face Orndorff in a match at Wrestlemania III. Rating C

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/LannyPoffo2_zps7e13c593.jpg vs. http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/HonkyTonkMan3_zps705e05a4.jpg

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/ Jimmy Hart

 

The Honky Tonk Man def. Lanny Poffo by pinfall. Rating D+

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/TomZenk3_zps1f71c69f.jpghttp://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RickMartel3_zpsb9781590.jpg

 

*Tom Zenk is showing going into the locker room and walking up to Rick Martel*

 

Zenk: Where were you out there?!?!

 

Martel: What do you mean?

 

Zenk: Where were you when Jimmy Hart was costing me my match?!

 

Martel: Calm down, Tom. We agreed when we accepted the single matches against The Hart Foundation that we would go out there on our own. We also agreed that we would not come out to ringside in the other's match unless their partner tried to get involved.

 

Zenk: So what, does their manager not count?!

 

Martel: I'm not saying that, but he will always be at their side. He's their manager, you and I do not manage each other, we're a tag team and it wasn't a tag match.

 

Zenk: But we're friends.

 

Martel: Yes, but we don't have a manager's license.

 

Zenk: Then we should get a manager to make sure that little pest doesn't get into our matches.

 

Martel: Tom, we don't need a manager. Managers do more harm than good.

 

Zenk: Not if we get one that we can trust. Do you want to be tag champs?

 

Martel: Of course.

 

Zenk: And do you want peace of mind knowing we won't have to worry about Jimmy Hart?

 

Martel: Of course.

 

Zenk: Well then, let's hire a manager. Trust me, Ricky.

 

Martel: ....I'll think about it.

 

*Martel walks off*

 

Zenk: Come on, Ricky! Do it for the team!

 

Rating: D-

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JesseBarr2_zpsa8f437d0.jpg vs. http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JunkyardDog2_zpsbd68d6e9.jpg

Jimmy Jack Funk vs. The Junkyard Dog

 

The Junkyard Dog def. Jimmy Jack Funk by pinfall. Rating C

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JunkyardDog2_zpsbd68d6e9.jpghttp://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/HarleyRace7_zps7912a31a.jpg

After the match, Harley Race came in cheap shotted JYD with his crown. Rating: C

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/BobOrton_zps586490e4.jpg vs. http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RickySteamboat2_zps060ef051.jpg

"Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat

 

Ricky Steamboat def. Bob Orton Jr. by pinfall after botched interference by Randy Savage. Rating B

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RoddyPiper14_zps7810c425.jpghttp://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/AdrianAdonis3_zps0a9010f1.jpg

 

Adrian Adonis is out for a match when Roddy Piper comes out and brawls to the back with him. Rating C

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/KingKongBundy2_zps8af9575a.jpg vs. http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/HulkHogan56_zps01fbe9ce.jpg

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFChampionship1986_zps05053848.jpg

WWF Heavyweight Title Match:

King Kong Bundy w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan vs. WWF Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan

 

Hulk Hogan def. King Kong Bundy by pinfall to retain the WWF Title. Rating B-

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/HulkHogan56_zps01fbe9ce.jpghttp://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/AndreTheGiant_zps927e9fca.jpg

 

As Hogan is posing in the ring, Andre The Giant comes down and takes out Hogan with a vicious assault. Rating A

 

Post Show:

 

Jake Roberts def. Al Perez by pinfall. Rating D

 

Hercules def. Koko B Ware by submission. Rating D+

 

The British Bulldogs def. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff by pinfall. Rating D+

 

Overall show rating: B

[KingofOldSchool]

Wrestling Challenge card for the 3rd week of March 1987.

 

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFWrestlingChallenge2_zpse9c2e25f.jpg

WWF Wrestling Challenge card:

 

Billy Jack Haynes vs. The Iron Sheik

The Assassin vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan

Koko B Ware vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis

WWF Intercontinental Title Match: "Macho Man" Randy Savage © vs. The Junkyard Dog

[BHK1978]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="KingofOldSchool" data-cite="KingofOldSchool" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I hear you. I've bought pretty much every version of the TEW games and each time I book a game from the 80s, I try to book it just like it was back then, but it just doesn't work.<p> </p><p> This worked though, I already booked and ran the show and got a B rating for it. Will post later, but I forgot to copy the show results when I was going through it, so this one will be a bit more abbreviated result wise.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah this is going to sound a bit odd but it pains me to have to book Harley Race vs. Hogan on free TV just so I can keep the ratings up. The thing is I often am not able to keep the ratings up which is why I tend to play as JCP with this mod because I can book anything and it tends to get decent enough ratings.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Billy Jack Haynes </strong>vs. The Iron Sheik</p><p> The Assassin vs. <strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan</strong></p><p> Koko B Ware vs. <strong>"Adorable" Adrian Adonis</strong></p><p> WWF Intercontinental Title Match: "<strong>Macho Man" Randy Savage </strong>© vs. The Junkyard Dog</p>

[KingofOldSchool]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFWrestlingChallenge2_zpse9c2e25f.jpg</span><p> <strong>WWF Wrestling Challenge</strong></p><p> Saturday, Week 3, 1987</p><p> Reed Gym in ID </p><p> Attendance: 2,870</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Pre Show:</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Sam Houston defeated Barry Horowitz in 5:24 by pinfall with a Steer Buster. Rating E+<p> Kamala defeated Corporal Kirchner in 5:38 by pinfall with a Giant Splash. Rating D+</p><p> Demolition defeated Young Stallions in 6:37 when Demolition Smash defeated Paul Roma by pinfall with a Demolition Decapitation. Rating C-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JimRoss5_zps97c5992b.jpg</span><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/GordonSolie_zpsffbc3f9e.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Ross: Welcome everyone to this week's edition of WWF Wrestling Challenge! I'm Jim Ross and alongside me is the Dean of Professional Wrestling, Gordon Solie!</p><p> </p><p> Solie: Thank you, Jim. Folks, we have an exciting hour of wrestling for you this week. In action this week is "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. The masked Assassin.</p><p> </p><p> Ross: Yes, Gordon, and we will also hear Hacksaw's answer to "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff's challenge to a match at Wrestlemania III in just over a week's time. Also, we will be seeing The Iron Sheik in single's competition against the master of the Full Nelson, Billy Jack Haynes.</p><p> </p><p> Solie: The Iron Sheik is a former WWF Heavyweight Champion, but he has stuck to the tag ranks in recent time. Will he be rusty without having anyone to tag in and out? In addition to that, we will be seeing the "Birdman" Koko B Ware and he will be facing some stiff competition in "Adorable" Adrian Adonis.</p><p> </p><p> Ross: Adonis can't be thinking about Roddy Piper and Wrestlemania III, Koko is very game competition. In the main event, we will see Randy "Macho Man" Savage put his Intercontinental Title on the line against the Junkyard Dog!</p><p> </p><p> Solie: WWF officials declared that if The Junkyard Dog wins the IC strap today, that he will put it on the line against Harley Race at Wrestlemania III. It will be interesting to see if Steamboat will be pulling for Savage and if Race is pulling for JYD.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/BillyJackHaynes2_zpsefe48232.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/IronSheik6_zpse8a977e9.jpg</span><p> <strong>Billy Jack Haynes vs. The Iron Sheik</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Billy Jack Haynes defeated The Iron Sheik in 6:34 by submission with the Full Nelson. Rating C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JimDuggan2_zps627b2880.jpg</span><p> <strong>The Assassin vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Jim Duggan defeated The Assassin in 6:17 by pinfall with a Running Clotheline Tackle. Rating D+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JimDuggan2_zps627b2880.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Duggan to the mic after the match and accepted Paul Orndorff's challenge to a match at Wrestlemania III. Rating C-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/KokoBWare3_zps6ebc713b.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/AdrianAdonis3_zps0a9010f1.jpg</span><p> <strong>"The Birdman" Koko B. Ware vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Adrian Adonis defeated Koko B. Ware in 10:02 by pinfall with an Adorable Dog. Rating C+ </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RoddyPiper14_zps7810c425.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Piper: Wrestlemania III...Pontiac Silverdome...Detroit, Michigan. You know I keep thinking about how we got to this point, Adrian. I was content away from the WWF doing different things. However, one day I was watching WWF television and I see something called "The Flower Shop" with Adrian Adonis. Now at first I thought "Okay, Hot Rod, Adrian is just out there having fun no harm." Then, I see him talking about The Flower Shop being so much better than Piper's Pit. Then, I see my supposed friend Bob Orton Jr. standing behind Adonis like he did with me for so long.</p><p> </p><p> At that point I saw that as an attempt to hijack what I worked for and put effort into for so many years. To say that your show was better than Piper's Pit was an insult! In fact, Adrian, it was on Piper's Pit that you "came out" to the world, Adrian. If it wasn't for Piper's Pit, little Trudy would still be in that briefcase! It was then I decided to come back, Adrian, come back and take back what is ol' Hot Rod's! It's not just about Piper's Pit, it's about pride! It's about dignity! Both, in which, I don't think you have!</p><p> </p><p> So when I walked down the aisle at Wrestlemania III, I'll do it with my head held high. Then, when I get down slapping the makeup off of you, win, lose, or draw, I'll walk out of there with my head held high. Why you ask? Because I did all of this as a man! Sure, I took my beatings, but I gave them back, and I kept coming back! No quit, no surrender! Then when our match is over at Wrestlemania III, I can go back home and I can look my wife the eye and I can look my kids in the eye and say "Daddy's home. I love you!"</p><p> </p><p> Rating B</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JunkyardDog2_zpsbd68d6e9.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RandySavage8_zps0e93769b.jpg</span><p> <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFIC4_zps355e7485.jpg</span></p><p> <em>WWF Intercontinental Title Match:</em></p><p> <strong>The Junkyard Dog vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage w/ Miss Elizabeth ©</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Randy Savage defeated Junkyard Dog in 10:22 by pinfall following interference from Harley Race. Randy Savage makes defence number 1 of his WWF Intercontinental title. Rating C+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RandySavage8_zps0e93769b.jpg</span><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RickySteamboat2_zps060ef051.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> After the match, Ricky Steamboat ran down and went after Randy Savage. Rating B+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Post Show:</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <p> The Dream Team defeated Brad Rheingans and Outback Jack in 5:29 when Greg Valentine defeated Outback Jack by submission with a Figure-Four Leglock. Rating E</p><p> Paul Orndorff defeated Tom Magee in 5:16 by pinfall with a Lariat. Rating D-</p><p> Jake Roberts defeated Harley Race in 11:54 by submission after a distraction from Junkyard Dog. Rating D+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Overall Show rating: B-</p>

[KingofOldSchool]

Here is the latest newsletter.

 

The Wrasslin' Onlooker

By: Davey "Cheddar" Meltz

 

Wrestlemania III is coming up this weekend and the card is pretty much finalized.

 

Confirmed matches:

 

Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant for the WWF Title

Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat for the IC title

Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis in a hair match in Piper's rumored retirement match

Harley Race vs. The Junkyard Dog where the loser must bow to the winner.

The Hart Foundation vs. The Can-Am Connection for the Tag Titles.

Jake Roberts vs. Kimala

Paul Orndorff vs. Jim Duggan

 

Rumored:

 

The Honky Tonk Man vs. Tito Santana

Hercules vs. Billy Jack Haynes

The Dream Team vs. The British Bulldogs

 

I don't know how much thought has been put into the rumored matches, although I doubt they would book the tag match two years in a row. Herc vs. Haynes makes sense because they can play up both of them using the Full Nelson as a finisher. The Honky/Santana match would be nothing more than filler, probably to put Honky over more as a heel.

 

As for the announced card, I don't think there is anyway to bet against Hogan unless Andre gets in a grumpy mood and refuses to put Hogan over, but I doubt he will do that. I say Steamboat wins the IC strap just because it fits in with the story, whether he has a long reign with it is another issue.

 

The Piper/Adonis match can go either way. Piper has been growing his hair out, which would normally indicate that person is losing a hair match. On the other hand, it might hurt him with any potential movie roles by getting a haircut. I wouldn't be surprised to see Adonis getting a fluke win, then someone turns babyface and prevents Piper getting his head shaved and only gets a few locks cut, then beats down Adonis and Co. so Piper can have a big send off.

 

The Junkfood Dog/Harley Race match might be the only non decisive finish of the show. I see them doing a double countout or something, thus preventing either one from having to bow to the winner. Personally, I find the tag title match the most difficult match to predict. The recent angle played out on TV where Zenk was frustrated and wanted him and Martel to get a manager, Martel hesitated, then said he would think about it. Where do they go from here?

 

1. Martel agrees and then they find a babyface manager (Lou Albano returning? A new manager? A current manager turning babyface?).

2. Martel says no, thus angers Zenk and Zenk turns heel.

3. Martel says no, Zenk understands.

4. Martel agrees, but they disagree on who should be their manager leading to one turning heel?

5. Martel agrees, then a double turn happens at Wrestlemania III where Jimmy Hart turns on The Hart Foundation and joins with a now heel Can-Am Connection.

 

Out of those, 3 would be least likely since the angle they ran would have been pointless. I think #1 is most likely as there have been rumors of Captain Lou returning and you know how he loves his tag teams. I can see that happening and then Can-Am win the belts.

 

As for the other two matches, I'm going with Jake over Kimala as Jake seems more of permanent fixture in the company and knowing how Kimala is, he will probably be gone within the next 3 months. I'm also going with Duggan over Orndorff as there really isn't much left for Orndorff to do and Duggan is still relatively new in the company.

 

In other news since last newsletter, The Iron Sheik has gotten himself into trouble in the locker room over the weekend. First, he started a fight with Jim Powers, then he started farting a lot. Normally, he would have gotten by with the farting, but with it happening right after he started a fight, he got heat on him for it. This probably explained why he did a singles job to Billy Jack Haynes over the weekend.

 

Also, it has been noted that the WWF let Corporal Kirchner go from his contract after he failed a drug test. Kirchner was on thin ice anyway with the company, but failing the drug test made the firing a lot quicker. It is said Kirchner understood and had no hard feelings over it.

 

That's it for this week. Next week we will have a Wrestlemania III wrap up.

[jgriff3029]

Another good show and write up. I am enjoying this a lot.

[KingofOldSchool]

<p>Last Superstars of Wrestling card before Wrestlemania III.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Superstars of Wrestling card:</strong></p><p> <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFSS2-1_zpsbe177275.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Week 4, March 1987</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Jimmy Jack Funk vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts</p><p> Hercules vs. Bruno Sammartino</p><p> "King" Harley Race & "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff vs. The Junkyard Dog & "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan</p><p> WWF Intercontinental Title Match: "Macho Man" Randy Savage © vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper</p><p> </p><p> Plus, the final confrontation between Andre The Giant & Hulk Hogan before Wrestlemania III!</p></div></blockquote>

[BHK1978]

<p>Jimmy Jack Funk vs. <strong>Jake "The Snake" Roberts</strong></p><p>

</p><p><strong>

Hercules</strong> vs. Bruno Sammartino</p><p> </p><p>

Wow this is an odd pick but it does you no good to have Bruno go over the younger Hercules.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"King" Harley Race & "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff</strong> vs. The Junkyard Dog & "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan</p><p> </p><p>

Duggan is clearly the weakest link in this match.</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Title Match: "<strong>Macho Man" Randy Savage </strong>© vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper</p>

[KingofOldSchool]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFSS2-1_zpsbe177275.jpg</span><p> WWF Superstars of Wrestling</p><p> Week 4, 1987</p><p> Held: Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa w/ 13,969 in attendance</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Pre-Show:</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Koko B. Ware defeated Steven Regal in 4:42 by pinfall with a Bird Buster. Rating D+<p> </p><p> Dino Bravo defeated S.D. Jones in 6:15 by pinfall with a Sidewalk Slam. Rating C</p><p> </p><p> Lanny Poffo defeated The Assassin in 5:04 by pinfall with a surprise cradle. Rating E+</p><p> </p><p> Magnificent Muraco defeated Brad Rheingans in 5:33 by pinfall with a Tombstone Piledriver. Rating C</p><p> </p><p> Honky Tonk Man defeated Barry O in 4:51 by pinfall with a Shake, Rattle, and Roll. Rating D</p><p> </p><p> Billy Jack Haynes defeated Barry Horowitz in 4:56 by submission with a Full Nelson. Rating D+</p><p> </p><p> Demolition defeated The Rougeau Brothers in 6:32 when Demolition Ax defeated Raymond Rougeau by pinfall with a Demolition Decapitation. Rating C</p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/GorillaMonsoon_zps37e6e03b.jpg</span><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JesseVentura4_zps9f10c43d.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Monsoon: Welcome everyone to the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa for this week's edition of Superstars of Wrestling! I'm Gorilla Monsoon, alongside me is Jesse "The Body" Ventura. We are only just 24 hours or so away from the big one, Wrestlemania III!</p><p> </p><p> Ventura: Absolutely, Gorilla! Wrestlemania is near and that means the end of Hulkamania is near as we are about to usher in the Giantmania era!</p><p> </p><p> Monsoon: That remains to be seen, but I'm not betting against The Hulkster no matter the odds!</p><p> </p><p> Ventura: Remind me to never ask YOU who to bet on in the Super Bowl! HA! HA!</p><p> </p><p> Monsoon: Anyways, we've got a tremendous card for you this week. In action will be Jake "The Snake" Roberts. And in a special treat, we will see the in ring return of one "Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino.</p><p> </p><p> Ventura: Yes, but old man Sammartino will be in for the fight of his life against the awesome power of Hercules!</p><p> </p><p> Monsoon: Also, in a preview of Wrestlemania III, we will see a tag match featuring Heenan Family members "The King" Harley Race & "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff as they face their Wrestlemania opponents The Junkyard Dog & "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan!</p><p> </p><p> Ventura: Let's not forget about our main event, Roddy Piper has the chance of a lifetime in his last ever appearance on this program as he will battle for the Intercontinental Championship against Randy "Macho Man" Savage. I think it's a bad move on Piper's part, he's going to be humiliated just a day before being humiliated at Wrestlemania III!</p><p> </p><p> Monsoon: However, before that match, Piper will conduct his very last Piper's Pit with his guest, Macho Man's opponent at Wrestlemania III, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat! Also, the final confrontation before Wrestlemania III between the World Wrestling Federation Champion Hulk Hogan and "The 8th Wonder of the World" Andre The Giant!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JesseBarr2_zpsa8f437d0.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JakeRoberts2_zps90699a5b.jpg</span><p> <strong>Jimmy Jack Funk vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Jake Roberts defeated Jimmy Jack Funk in 5:20 by pinfall with a DDT. Rating C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RickMartel3_zpsb9781590.jpg</span><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/TomZenk3_zps1f71c69f.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> *Zenk and Martel are back in the locker room*</p><p> </p><p> Zenk: So, Rick, have you decided about us getting a manager?</p><p> </p><p> Martel: Yeah, I think. I mean you did bring up good points. So after a lot of soul searching and talking to a few people, I decided to agree with you and we should hire a manager.</p><p> </p><p> Zenk: Are you sure?</p><p> </p><p> Martel: Yeah, I mean as long as we can trust them, I don't see the harm.</p><p> </p><p> Zenk: Good! You won't regret this!</p><p> </p><p> *Zenk leaves before Martel could finish*</p><p> </p><p> Martel: Tom! I wasn't finished!</p><p> </p><p> *Martel leaves to go after Zenk*</p><p> </p><p> Rating D</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/HerculesHernandez2_zps0042f9a8.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/BrunoSammartino2_zps8b0ead31.jpg</span><p> <strong>Hercules w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan vs. "The Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Hercules defeated Bruno Sammartino in 5:55 by submission. Rating C-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Finkle: Ladies and gentleman....for the final time...Piper's Pit!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RoddyPiper14_zps7810c425.jpg</span><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RickySteamboat2_zps060ef051.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Piper: I was debating on whether or not I wanted to do one more Piper's Pit, but there is a man I wanted to talk to. This man will be face Randy Savage at Wrestlemania III, Ricky Steamboat! Come on out, Ricky!</p><p> </p><p> *Steamboat comes onto the set*</p><p> </p><p> Piper: I just wanted to shake your hand, because I know we've known each other for years, but how you fought off a crushed larynx to come back and battle for the IC Title at Wrestlemania III is nothing short of incredible.</p><p> </p><p> *Piper and Steamboat shakes hands*</p><p> </p><p> Steamboat: Thank you, Piper. </p><p> </p><p> Piper: Now although I get a chance to win that title later on today, I just wanted to tell you that I will stick around long enough to give you a shot at the belt first thing smokin'! </p><p> </p><p> Steamboat: I appreciate that, Roddy, but...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RandySavage8_zps0e93769b.jpg</span></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> *before Steamboat could finish, Randy Savage comes from behind and hits Steamboat in the head with the IC Title, knocking him into Piper*</p><p> </p><p> Savage: See you Sunday, Steamboat! You're next, Piper! OHHHHHH YEEEAAAHHH!</p><p> </p><p> Rating B</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/PaulOrndorff3_zps272f8123.jpg</span><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/HarleyRace7_zps7912a31a.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JunkyardDog2_zpsbd68d6e9.jpg</span><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/JimDuggan2_zps627b2880.jpg</span><p> <strong>"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff & "King" Harley Race w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan vs. The Junkyard Dog & "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Junkyard Dog and Jim Duggan defeated Harley Race and Paul Orndorff in 10:28 when Junkyard Dog defeated Paul Orndorff by pinfall. Rating C+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RandySavage8_zps0e93769b.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/RoddyPiper14_zps7810c425.jpg</span><p> <span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWFIC4_zps355e7485.jpg</span></p><p> <em>WWF Intercontinental Title Match:</em></p><p> <strong>"Macho Man" Randy Savage w/ Miss Elizabeth vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Roddy Piper defeated Randy Savage in 13:28 when Randy Savage was disqualified when Adrian Adonis ran in and attacked Roddy Piper. Rating B</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/HulkHogan56_zps01fbe9ce.jpg</span><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/AndreTheGiant_zps927e9fca.jpg</span><span>http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/BobbyHeenan3_zps0bdb905c.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> *Andre and Heenan came to the ring first, then out came the WWF Champion Hulk Hogan*</p><p> </p><p> Heenan: Wrestlemania III is 24 hours away Hogan. Do you understand what that means ya big dummy? In 24 short hours you will be standing in the ring with this man like you are right now. However, unlike right now, I won't be in the ring standing in between you two. Unlike right now, there will be no talking Hogan. The only thing you will see is this large, angry, frustrated, undefeated giant breathing down on you. You won't be able to see any of your humanoid Hulkamaniacs cheering you on, all you will see is the shadow of this man, Andre The Giant, over you. My question to you, Hogan, is, do you really want that?</p><p> </p><p> Do you want this man crushing the life, the red and the yellow out of you? Do you want your career to be shortened at the very large hands of Andre The Giant? I don't think you do. So here is what we are offering you, a chance to live in Giantmania, just like you let Andre live in Hulkamania, beneath him. You don't attempt to go after the WWF Title and Andre will let you live in his world. In fact, you can go after the winner of the Intercontinental title match at Wrestlemania III. We're that kind of guys. Now I won't be able to stop King Kong Bundy or Hercules from going after you then, but at least Andre The Giant will leave you be.</p><p> </p><p> All you have to do is give Andre the title. Give it to him and say "Andre, I'm sorry for ducking you the last 3 years. You're the only undefeated person in professional wrestling, you deserve this and not me." Then you extend your hand, and if Andre feels like it, he will shake your hand. Then you will get out of this ring and never show yourself to Andre again. But Hogan, you listen, this is the last bit of compassion Andre has left in him. You turn him down, he will show no remorse at Wrestlemania III. By the time he gets done with you, you will be crawling, pleading, begging for Andre to end it. Then when you extend your hand out at the time, you will be greeted with two hands around your neck.</p><p> </p><p> Andre: DO IT HOGAN, DON'T BE DUMMY!</p><p> </p><p> *Hogan looks around, looks at Heenan, looks at Andre, looks at the title*</p><p> </p><p> Hogan: You make some good points, Weasel. Andre is undefeated and Andre does deserve this. The one thing you are wrong about is Andre making me crawl, beg, and plead. There is no denying what Andre can do, man, but the one thing he can not do, brother, is crush Hulkamania. He can't destroy what I helped build over the last 3 plus years, Bobby Heenan! You can take my one time best friend, twist his mind and plant seeds of jealousy in his head, but you can't scare me into just handing Andre this title. If Andre wants this title, he will have to take it from me!</p><p> </p><p> Heenan: Alright! Since you're too stupid to listen to reason, maybe Andre will show you what will happen to you tomorrow night.</p><p> </p><p> *Andre goes to attack Hogan, but Hogan blocks it and starts punching away at Andre sending Andre to the outside*</p><p> </p><p> Rating A</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Post Show:</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37274" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Butch Reed defeated Tito Santana in 7:31 by submission after interference from Slick. Rating C-<p> </p><p> The Hart Foundation & The Dream Team defeated The Can-Am Connection & The British Bulldogs in 12:29 in an elimination match. Jim Neidhart was eliminated by Rick Martel. Tom Zenk was eliminated by Bret Hart. Greg Valentine was eliminated by Davey Boy Smith. Rick Martel was eliminated by Bret Hart. Bret Hart was eliminated by The Dynamite Kid. The Dynamite Kid was eliminated by Brutus Beefcake. Davey Boy Smith was eliminated by Brutus Beefcake. Rating D+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Overall show rating: B</p>

[KingofOldSchool]

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu307/KingofOldSchool/WWEWrestlemania03_zps02f8c65c.jpg

Wrestlemania III Program:

Week 4, 1987

Pontiac Silverdome

Detroit, MI

 

World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship:

 

Hulk Hogan © vs. "The 8th Wonder of the World" Andre The Giant w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

 

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championship:

 

"Macho Man" Randy Savage w/ Miss Elizabeth © vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat

 

Hair vs. Hair:

 

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart

 

Loser Must Bow to the Winner:

 

"King" Harley Race w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan vs. The Junkyard Dog

 

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship:

 

The Hart Foundation w/ Jimmy Hart © vs. The Can-Am Connection w/ ???

 

In other exciting action:

 

"The Ugandan Giant" Kamala vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts

 

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff

 

The Honky Tonk Man w/ Jimmy Hart vs. Tito Santana

 

The British Bulldogs vs. The Dream Team

 

Hercules w/ Bobby "The Brain" Heenan vs. Billy Jack Haynes

 

Alright, I am ready for your predictions. Here is how the scoring will break down.

 

5 points for Hogan/Andre

4 points for Savage/Steamboat

3 points for Piper/Adonis

2 points for Race/JYD

1 point for the rest

 

Bonus points (all one point each):

 

How many titles changes hands?

Will anyone turn heel (state who if yes)?

Will anyone turn face (state who if yes)?

Will anyone debut (state who if yes)?

Who will be Can-Am's manager?

[jgriff3029]

Predictions

Andre

Steamboat

Piper

Race

Hart Foundation

Jake the Snake

Duggan

Honky Tonk Man

Bulldogs

Hercules

 

Bonus

Title changes:2

Heel Turn: Martel

Face Turn: Beefcake

Debut: Curt Hennig

Manager: Captain Lou

[KingofOldSchool]

Meh. I wish we could actually edit our topic titles, so people will know they can throw in their predictions. I'm going to lose interest in doing this if only one person or so posts in here.