WWF 1987: Golden Memoirs

[Mattywood]

<p>Beejus, don't think not sending the fans home happy won't be addressed in the upcoming fallout post. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

Congrats to Crossface and The_Monk for winning this show's prediction contest, as not only did they both get the most right, they ran the table. I will be PMing you guys soon about your prize winnings.</p>

[Mattywood]

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<strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:18px;">WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"> </span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;">

</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Week of July 10, 1987</span></span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;">

The WWF's WrestleFest is in the books, and I do have to say it was a very good show, though I was definitely thrown for a loop by the ending of the show.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;">

Normally the WWF likes to send the fans home happy with their bigger shows, but the ending saw Terry Funk come from out of the audience and berate both Rowdy Roddy Piper and "Macho Man" Randy Savage before beating the snot out of them. Almost like I was in an alternate universe. Reports suggest that Vince had been planning a face turn for the Macho Man for some time given the pops he had been getting lately, especially after his amazing match with Ricky Steamboat. In fact, Vince may be grooming Macho Man for a future main event babyface run in the event Hollywood comes knocking for Hulk Hogan. Which brings me to the ending to the fantastic match between Rowdy Roddy Piper and Randy Savage.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;">

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It has been confirmed that Rowdy Roddy Piper is off to film yet another movie. You may recall that Piper took some time off last year to film "Body Slam." This time around, he has two films on the docket: "Hell Comes to Frogtown" and "They Live." Both sound a bit hokey from the synopsis I read about both films, though I wouldn't shocked if both movies were to become sleeper hits. As for Piper's future in the WWF, he's tied down contractually for some time, so don't be surprised if his Piper's Pit segments make a return to give him something to do until they come up with a storyline reason to reinstate him.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;">

The wrestling world is still getting over the passing of Mexican lucha libre legend Blue Demon and 1960s European wrestling star Ray Apollon. However, both men were in their 60s when they passed. Sadly, two of wrestling's own died at younger ages. Franz Van Buyten, who mainly wrestled in Europe and had a spell in Japan for the IWE in the 70s, died at the age of 48 a few weeks back, somehow of natural causes. Rumor has it that he had been ill for some time and finally succumbed to his disease. </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;">

However, this death is both sad yet crazy at the same time. Tim Replogle, who married Dick the Bruiser's daughter and became Dick the Bruiser, Jr. in Dick "Sr.'s" WWA organization, died after he somehow became impaled on a flag pole. From what I have been told, he decided to go skydiving. On the way down, the parachute failed, causing him to fall onto a flag pole.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;">

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On a much lighter note, there is talk that the WWF might actually be coming to some sort of working agreement. The WWF feel this would be beneficial for them in trying to gain a foothold in the United Kingdom, while All Star feel this could be a good opportunity for its workers to learn the American style, making them more well rounded workers.</span></span></em></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p>

[The_Monk]

Beejus, don't think not sending the fans home happy won't be addressed in the upcoming fallout post.

 

Congrats to Crossface and The_Monk for winning this show's prediction contest, as not only did they both get the most right, they ran the table. I will be PMing you guys soon about your prize winnings.

 

YES YES YES !!!!!

[Mattywood]

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<em>The WWF was a big topic of conversation on the episode of Pro Wrestling This Week that aired the weekend of Fourth of July. In fact, PWTW set up two interviews: one where Joe Pedicino would interview Jimmy Hart and the new WWF Tag Team Champions, the Rougeau Brothers; and the other featuring Boni Blackstone interviewing reigning WWF Women's Champion, Sensational Sherri.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>Joe Pedicino:</strong> Gentlemen, I think I speak for everyone watching this weekend when I say that I was shocked and appalled by the actions of all three of you!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jimmy Hart:</strong> What's there to be shocked by, Joe? The Hart Foundation outlived their usefulness, so it was time for me to make a better investment.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Joe Pedicino:</strong> But you never betrayed the Funk Brothers like this.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jimmy Hart:</strong> The Funk Brothers never came to the WWF to become Tag Team Champions. They came to the WWF to hurt people and if they happened to win championship gold along the way, that was a bonus.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Joe Pedicino:</strong> Well I guess I shouldn't be shocked by your actions, Jimmy. But the Rougeau Brothers... What on earth got into you two?!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Raymond Rougeau:</strong> What do you mean what got into us, Joseph?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jacques Rougeau:</strong> Yeah, we're still the same good guys who brush their teeth three times a day, say our prayers in the morning and before we go to bed, eat a healthy balanced diet that includes fruit and vegetables, and we still drink our milk!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Joe Pedicino:</strong> Guys, you two are so good that you could have won the WWF Tag Team Titles without the help of Jimmy Hart. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Raymond Rougeau:</strong> Joseph, Jimmy didn't get into the ring. We didn't tag him in to clean house and get the pinfall. We won the match and the titles.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jacques Rougeau:</strong> That's right, Raymond! </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Joe Pedicino:</strong> Then explain the megaphone!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Raymond Rougeau:</strong> Joseph, we were only defending ourselves. You saw how Jim Neidhart grabbed it out of Jimmy's hands so he could whack one of us with it to get him and Bret disqualified to save their titles.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jimmy Hart:</strong> That's right, and let me tell you something, Fart Foundation! That's right, you two are nothing more than a popcorn fart in the history of the WWF! And the way you two manhandled me after the match, after all I've done for you, you two are going to pay! In fact, I would be more than happy for the Rougeaus to defend the titles against you two in a rematch so they can avenge me!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Raymond Rougeau:</strong> That's right, anytime, any place!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jacques Rougeau:</strong> Oh, Jimmy, should we tell our loyal fans in America about our big announcement?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jimmy Hart:</strong> Actually, let's save that for later. Joe Pedicino, it's been your pleasure.</p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>And with that, the interview had concluded. Later on, they would cut to an interview that Boni Blackstone conducted with WWF Women's Champion, Sensational Sherri.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>Boni Blackstone:</strong> Boni Blackstone here, and I am standing by with Sensational Sherri, who is still the WWF Women's Champion after a successful title defense against Velvet McIntyre.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sensatinoal Sherri:</strong> Did you expect anything less?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Boni Blackstone:</strong> Well Velvet did give you a run for your money.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sensational Sherri:</strong> I guess what they say about blondes being dumb is true. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Boni Blackstone:</strong> To be fair, you did put your feet up on the ropes.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sensational Sherri:</strong> What on earth are you talking about, you bimbo?!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Boni Blackstone:</strong> How about we take a look at the video tape footage.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>With that, we see the video footage from WrestleFest where Sherri had her feet up on the ropes for leverage.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sensational Sherri:</strong> First of all, missy, the record books only say who won and lost. There are no asterisks. Second of all, if Velvet is so good, then she should be able to kick out of that, right?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Boni Blackstone:</strong> Sensational Sherri, it's near impossible to kick out under those circumstances.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sensational Sherri:</strong> You said "near impossible," right?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Boni Blackstone:</strong> Yes.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sensational Sherri:</strong> I rest my case.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Boni Blackstone:</strong> Well let's just move on. There have been a bevy of new ladies entering the World Wrestling Federation, and I'm sure they all want a crack at the title.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sensational Sherri:</strong> Hey, if they want to get beaten up by yours truly, then by all means they can try me. I'll be a fighting champion and take on all comers if they want a piece.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><em>This was the prize that Crossface and The_Monk won for getting the most predictions correct for WrestleFest. They both got to select a WWF worker to be interviewed on Pro Wrestling This Week, which was a syndicated weekend show that gave a recap of various events that happened throughout various territories, including the WWF believe it or not. Thanks to both guys for their selections. I'll be taking a break from this for a few days, then return with another Vince McMahon autobiographical style recap of events in the WWF.</em></strong></p>

[Crossface]

<p>Loved the show Matt! I'm happy that those All-American boys are the champs with the Colonel baby! Great job with the interview too! Specifically, "it was your pleasure"--classic Jimmy.</p><p> </p><p>

I'm interested to see how long you can keep this Honky/Jake story running. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally loving it, but I'm eagerly awaiting to see the grand payoff in the end.</p><p> </p><p>

I like that you saved Piper/Savage for last (clearly the right move based on the grades). Piper must be crazy over with all of his movies.</p>

[Mattywood]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Crossface" data-cite="Crossface" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43279" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Loved the show Matt! I'm happy that those All-American boys are the champs with the Colonel baby! Great job with the interview too! Specifically, "it was your pleasure"--classic Jimmy.<p> </p><p> I'm interested to see how long you can keep this Honky/Jake story running. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally loving it, but I'm eagerly awaiting to see the grand payoff in the end.</p><p> </p><p> I like that you saved Piper/Savage for last (clearly the right move based on the grades). Piper must be crazy over with all of his movies.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I don't want to give away any plans, but I will say that Jake finally getting to hit Honky Tonk Man with the DDT was pretty much the payoff. When you see how this winds up playing out, then I think you'll understand my thinking here. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> And thank you for the kind words on the interviews I conducted. It was just as much fine writing them off the top of my head.</p>

[The_Monk]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Crossface" data-cite="Crossface" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43279" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Loved the show Matt! I'm happy that those All-American boys are the champs with the Colonel baby! Great job with the interview too! Specifically, "it was your pleasure"--classic Jimmy.<p> </p><p> I'm interested to see how long you can keep this Honky/Jake story running. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally loving it, but I'm eagerly awaiting to see the grand payoff in the end.</p><p> </p><p> I like that you saved Piper/Savage for last (clearly the right move based on the grades). Piper must be crazy over with all of his movies.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> fully agree with all this....... also cant believe we both picked the new tag champs as our number one picks ;-) great minds</p>

[YellowSign]

<p>I'm excited for a working agreement with ASW:UK! I've been doing my own 87 game with ASW and WWF, so be interesting to see who you use! </p><p> </p><p>

There's a couple of very talented names there, though one is hiding under a different gimmick...</p>

[Mattywood]

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Some storylines had come to their conclusion at WrestleFest, and some were beginning. And some stories got started with The Main Event after WrestleFest. One story that was paid off at WrestleFest was Honky Tonk Man's protests to "BAN THE DDT!" Even though Tito Santana and Jake "The Snake" Roberts lost the match to Honky Tonk Man and Danny Davis, Jake was able to get what he wanted when he nailed Honky Tonk Man with the DDT. We played up a slight amnesia bit, but only slight as whenever he was asked why he wasn't protesting the DDT, Honky Tonk Man would say he had no idea what the interviewer was talking about. Besides, there were bigger fish to fry as he felt that by beating Tito Santana, a former Intercontinental Champion, on such a big show as WrestleFest, Honky Tonk felt he was due a shot at the Intercontintental Title and went so far as to tell Ken Resnick in a backstage interview that he felt Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat was ducking him. The Dragon had been watching on a monitor and felt that he needed to address Honky Tonk face to face. Ricky didn't appreciate being called a coward when he was defending his title night after night and being away from his new family, though he did mention that President Tunney was gracious enough to allow him some nights off to be with them. He then told Honky Tonk to be careful what he wished for, because he might get it. As Ricky Steamboat turned around to leave, Honky Tonk Man walloped him from the blindside with his guitar! A frantic Ken Resnick called for help as Honky Tonk got a few stomps in for good measure before leaving.

 

It wasn't the first time something wild happened on poor Ken Resnick's watch. Earlier in the evening, he was interviewing Americana when she was brutally attacked from the blindside by Palestina. Meanwhile, the Heenan Family were in tow on this night after their absence at WrestleFest. Bobby Heenan explained in a platform interview conducted in front of the live crowd by Craig DeGeorge that he gave his family the night off while he went out scouting for new talent to make the family even stronger. He then talked up "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff's return for tonight as he would be taking on Jake Roberts after being absent for several months, recuperating from previous injuries. Something seemed strange as Orndorff then asked Heenan not to be in his corner tonight, as he wanted to prove his doubters wrong who had said that the only reason he won was because of Heenan's interference. The request seemed to throw the Brain off a bit, but he said that it would be no problem.

 

One of the shocking events to occur at WrestleFest was not only Jimmy Hart turning on the Hart Foundation and costing them the WWF Tag Team Titles, but also the Rougeau Brothers turning against their once wholesome image and using Jimmy Hart's megaphone to win the Tag Team Titles. It was obvious by now that their disingenuous attempts at claiming that they were still the same good ol' boys were as phoney as a $3 bill. After recapping the events on Special Report, Lord Alfred Hayes threw it to pre-recorded comments from the Hart Foundation, who promised they were going to get their hands on the Rougeaus and that no good Jimmy Hart, and that winning back the Tag Team Titles would be a nice bonus.

 

After his shocking attack on Rowdy Roddy Piper and "Macho Man" Randy Savage at WrestleFest, Terry Funk appeared on Missy Hyatt's talk segment, Missy's Dirt Sheet, to explain his actions. Jimmy Hart accompanied him as he explained that he had been sitting back and couldn't believe what had become of two of the toughest, roughest and meanest men in the WWF. He talked about how others feared Roddy Piper and Randy Savage at one time, but then they lost their way and became a couple of ol' softies. "Well this middle aged crazy Texan is still as rough and tough and mean as ever! And I'll be damned if those two follow the path of other goody-two shoes like Hulk Hogan and turn this great sport of professional wrestling into glorified ballet!"

 

One of the recent signings I had made was one Jim Hellwig, who had started out as part of Powerteam USA (not to be confused with the religious group of a similar name led by John Jacobs) before heading to the Mid South territory (now the UWF) and was one of the Blade Runners. He really got going, however, in the World Class territory in Dallas, Texas as the Dingo Warrior. He had everything going for him: the star power, the physique and the menacing look. And while not eloquent in his promos, he had charisma in spades. We had actually signed him before WrestleMania III (he even took part in the battle royal), but we mostly kept him on Superstars and Wrestling Challenge, having him squash locals and full time enhancement guys in order to help build up his ring skills as he was still pretty green. Nonetheless, I felt it was time to give him a serious program against a ring veteran with lots of experience who might be able to teach him the ropes, one "Magnificent" Don Muraco. It started innocently enough with pre-recorded footage that we said that we had gotten ahold of and would show later on in the night on The Main Event. Warrior was posing for a photoshoot in an upcoming issue of the WWF Magazine when Don Muraco barged in and interrupted the proceedings, yelling at the photographer and asking why they were featuring some musclehead with zero brains when they could be featuring someone who had a better physique and actually had grey matter in between the ears. Warrior didn't take too kindly to Muraco's interruption and wound up in a shoving match. That's when Mr. Fuji's other men, Demolition, ran in to attack the Warrior, but the British Bulldogs happened to be within the vicinity and rushed in to even the odds as road agents and officials sprang in to break them all up.

 

There was some humor to be had on the show, such as Heenan getting flustered and claiming everything was just fine within the Heenan Family when Mean Gene questioned him about what happened earlier with Mr. Wonderful. We also aired one of several humorous vignettes that we had taped featuring the Genius and Mr. Perfect, one that we titled "The Perfect Basketball Player." In each of these "perfect athlete" vignettes, the Genius would bloviate about how perfect Mr. Perfect was, then we would see Mr. Perfect be... well... perfect. In this particular video, he hit every single three pointer; made not one, but two half court shots, with one of the shots being done with his back to the basket; and the coup de grace, a full court shot that swished, well, perfectly.

 

Back to serious business, President Jack Tunney had announced that NBC cleared the WWF for two hours for the next Saturday Night's Main Event, which would be occuring not this coming Saturday night, but the one after that. And on this night, as a result of what happened at WrestleFest, there needed to be a clear cut winner. So Hulk Hogan would be defending his WWF World Heavyweight Championship against Kamala inside of a steel cage!

 

It was time for Paul Orndorff's match with Jake "The Snake," and true to his word, Bobby Heenan was not at ringside... at least not until the end of the match. Ordnorff seemed to have things under control, and that's when Heenan came out to cheer him on. Orndorff yelled at him to go back, that he didn't want him out there. As the two argued, Jake rolled Orndorff up in a school boy and got the three count. After the match, Heenan was fuming at Orndorff, yelling at him about how he can never win without any guidance. Orndorff had enough and demanded a microphone, which Howard Finkel obliged him with. Orndorff proceeded to tell Heenan that he should've realized he was right the first time he fired him, but he was human and his once fragile psyche tricked him into thinking that Heenan was right all along, which was why he had rehired him. However, he realized that he was indeed right after all and fired Heenan a second time! Heenan was so irate that he slapped Mr. Wonderful, only to realize what a mistake he made when Mr. Wonderful grabbed him by the collar of his jacket. That's when King Kong Bundy and Hercules ran in, attacking the now former Heenan Family member. However, Jake Roberts, who was near the entrance on his way back to the locker room, turned around and saw the commotion. He ran down to the ring to even the odds, but Bundy and Hercules were starting to overwhelm him until Hulk Hogan came running out from the back to a huge roar from the crowd, clearing the ring of Bundy and Herc as he swung his WWF Championship belt around like a mad man. It seemed like an unlikely alliance was formed in Hogan, Jake and Orndorff.

 

To close out the show, Mean Gene Okerlund brought out the now retired Rowdy Roddy Piper. Piper talked about how he did plan on taking some time away from the WWF to film some movies, but he didn't expect to be retired doing it. However, he felt that if he was going out, why not go out on top, having one of the greatest matches in WWF history. That's when "Macho Man" Randy Savage came out with Miss Elizabeth to tell him that when he first entered the WWF, he had to admit that he felt a kindred spirit in Roddy because he did what he wanted and didn't give a care. Then he wondered what was going on that noggin of his when he returned last fall, thinking he had gone soft after hearing the cheers of the crowd. Macho Man said that at one time, he could see where Terry Funk was coming from, but not after their match at WrestleFest. He realized that he was still the same Roddy Piper he met when he first came to the WWF, and now realizes it was their mindset of wanting to be the alpha male that brought them to this point. Piper told Randy it was an honor to have had his last match against a man that not only gave him the fight of his life, but a man who may very well have been the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time, and a man who had one of the greatest matches he had seen when he took on Ricky Steamboat for that title back at WrestleMania III. After all that, it was time for a tribute music video for Piper's career, set to "My Way" by Frank Sinatra.

 

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[Nobby_McDonald]

Bye bye Roddy. See you again in a few months.

[Mattywood]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Nobby_McDonald" data-cite="Nobby_McDonald" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43279" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Bye bye Roddy. See you again in a few months.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> IIRC, he was out nine months in my save. So it'll be awhile before we hear from the Hot Rod in this diary.</p><p> </p><p> And for those wondering, I felt the Main Event after WrestleFest warranted a more in depth recap. I have mulled over mixing in some more Observer style posts with Dave Meltzer recapping like only he can with his trademark snarkiness when such a situation arises to go along with Vince's recap of events. Any feedback is welcome.</p>

[Taker]

<p>Just got finished reading through this, really enjoying it.</p><p> </p><p>

Great work Matt.</p>

[Mattywood]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/L1u7xJl.jpg</span><p> </p><p> <strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:18px;">WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"> </span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"> </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Week of July 17, 1987</span></span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong><span>http://i.imgur.com/MTY480m.jpg</span></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> As recently announced on The Main Event that aired after WrestleFest, NBC has cleared the WWF for two hours for the next Saturday Night's Main Event (which has been taped and aired by the time of this newsletter's publishing). While the scheduled air time is for 11 PM (Eastern) to 1 AM, it is ultimately up to the NBC affiliates if the show will air at the top of the hour, or at the bottom of the hour and go until 1:30 AM (Eastern), assuming affiliates still want to air their local newscasts. Saturday Night's Main Event is slated to be headlined by a steel cage match between Hulk Hogan and Kamala for the WWF World Championship. Other matches scheduled are King Kong Bundy vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Terry Funk and Honky Tonk Man vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Billy Jack Haynes vs. Harley Race, Mr. Perfect vs. Tom Zenk, and Hercules vs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong><span>http://i.imgur.com/5PKBlcA.jpg</span></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:System;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> Bad news for Rick Martel as he suffered a Grade III Groin Strain in a six man tag match on go-home Main Event before WrestleFest when he, Tom Zenk and the Ultimate Warrior wrestled Barry Horowitz, George South and Terry Gibbs. The freak injury happened after delivering a dropkick to Barry Horowitz, and viewers may have noticed how Martel was a bit slow to tag out immediately after the injury. He's slated to be out for the next month, and Tom Zenk is scheduled to work singles matches in the meantime. This could be a great opportunity for Zenk to showcase his skills if the WWF ever has plans to split up the Can-Am Connection in the distant future.</span></span></em></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>===========================================</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Taker" data-cite="Taker" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43279" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Just got finished reading through this, really enjoying it.<p> </p><p> Great work Matt.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thank you, Taker. Your cuts have definitely helped in this project! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Crossface]

<p>Another nice little recap there Matt and things seem to be steaming ahead forward pretty steadily. </p><p>

A few random thoughts:</p><p>

-Randy Savage and Terry Funk should have some barn-burners for you. </p><p>

-Kamala and Hulk in a cage is such a perfect SNME headliner...Hogan slamming a big fatty is what made the WWF in this era</p><p>

-Nice to see Orndorff as a newly minted babyface for you. He should help replace Piper as a top face for you. Hopefully he's not in decline.</p><p>

-I'll be interested to see what you do with the Warrior too. As much as I'm always tempted to, I usually shy away from him bc historically he's been one the biggest mental midgets in this mod. Hopefully he behaves, grows as an in-ring performer, stays clean and helps you. Don't say I didn't warn ya if it doesn't play out that way. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Mattywood]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Crossface" data-cite="Crossface" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43279" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another nice little recap there Matt and things seem to be steaming ahead forward pretty steadily. <p> A few random thoughts:</p><p> -Randy Savage and Terry Funk should have some barn-burners for you. </p><p> -Kamala and Hulk in a cage is such a perfect SNME headliner...Hogan slamming a big fatty is what made the WWF in this era</p><p> -Nice to see Orndorff as a newly minted babyface for you. He should help replace Piper as a top face for you. Hopefully he's not in decline.</p><p> -I'll be interested to see what you do with the Warrior too. As much as I'm always tempted to, I usually shy away from him bc historically he's been one the biggest mental midgets in this mod. Hopefully he behaves, grows as an in-ring performer, stays clean and helps you. Don't say I didn't warn ya if it doesn't play out that way. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> -All I will say is that the Macho Man/Terry Funk feud was a very fun one to run in this save.</p><p> </p><p> -I always feel obligated to run Kamala vs. Hogan at some point whenever playing as the WWF in the 1987 mod. Kamala is usually an underrated and serviceable worker that can be plugged into any feud.</p><p> </p><p> -From my recollection, Orndorff hadn't hit decline yet in this time frame.</p><p> </p><p> -As for Warrior, just wait and see. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> And I want to take this time to thank everyone that voted for my Honky Tonk Man trying to ban the DDT storyline. It was more of a side feud to keep both Honky Tonk Man and Jake Roberts busy until it was time to branch them out for their respective paths to SummerSlam, so the love is much appreciated. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I'm thinking my next post will be a 1-900 Hotline style recap of the Main Event before SNME, then after that, a rundown of SNME.</p>

[The_Monk]

<p>[quote=Matt Shannon;2238682-I always feel obligated to run Kamala vs. Hogan at some point whenever playing as the WWF in the 1987 mod. Kamala is usually an underrated and serviceable worker that can be plugged into any feud.</p><p> </p><p>

</p><p> </p><p>

one of my owner goals is to get Kamala to a B pop within two years. Safe to say hes becoming my top heel over time. Ive got him penned to feud with the world champ once my current champ drops the belt. My landscape got a good twist after the initial WM3, so im looking forward to seeing what Kam can really do given the chance. If he does shine in his world title feud I my even put the belt on him for a moment</p>

[Mattywood]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:18px;">The Deep Throat Informant's Pro Wrestling Dirt</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"> </span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';">

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</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">Your main man, the Deep Throat Informant, managed to sneak in backstage at some recent WWF events before Saturday Night's Main Event.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

</span></span></em></strong><span>http://i.imgur.com/c94Mnyb.jpg</span></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

The Main Event before Saturday Night's Main Event had some big happenings, and your main man, the Deep Throat Informant, was there. Here's how it all went down as we were live and in real time at the Capital Center in suburban Washington DC (Landover, Maryland, to be exact):</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-Those pretty boys, the Young Stallions, who are so young... and so stallion... they got their patooties handed to them by the Twin Towers. Okay, so they put up a bit of a fight, but Big Boss Man and One Man Gang took care of them in less than six minutes. Crowd seemed to enjoy it, cheering the Stallions on as they briefly looked to have a shot after hitting some of their patented dropkicks and staggering the big men, but the crowd really popped for the big power moves the Towers used on those pretty boys.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-Tito Santana and "Dangerous" Danny Davis joined Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura from their respective homes via satellite. Tito and Danny yapped about how much better they were than each other. Danny bloviated about how Tito had been belly achin' since losing the Intercontinental Title over fifteen months ago in the Boston Garden, and that it was time for him to move on. Tito said he tried to move on, but then Danny started costing his friends matches later on down the line, and someone had to stand up to him. Tito then dropped a bombshell: he felt that he hadn't been wrestling at his peak and saw how Macho Man and Roddy Piper pulled out all the stops when their WWF careers were on the line. So Tito went to President Jack Tunney and asked for a match with Danny Davis at SummerSlam, and said if he couldn't beat him, he would leave the WWF! Danny, grinning ear to ear, was more than eager to accept.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-Missy's Dirt Sheet with Missy Hyatt was next, and her guests were Woman and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, who brought out Kamala and King Kong Bundy respectively. They stated how they had a common enemy in Hulk Hogan, and now he had allies in Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. They discussed how sure, each of their respective groups outnumbered Hogan and his friends, but they also noted that they had other battles to fight as well. So why not pool their resources together and have the Dark Circle and Heenan Family unite to end Hulkamania once and for all? They issued a challenge for a six man tag pitting Hogan, Jake and Mr. Wonderful agains the trio they have put together: Kamala, King Kong Bundy and Hercules, whose absence was explained by Heenan stating that Hercules was doing last minute preparations for his match later tonight.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-Not really a squash here, but the result was not going to be in doubt as the Glamour Girls defeated Dana York (formerly Dallas in GLOW) and Tina Starr (Tina St. Clair from ASW in the UK). While they weren't going to pick up the victory, Dana and Tina did get to show off some of their offense.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-Craig DeGeorge was out on the interview platform and brought out Palestina, who bragged about how she took out Americana, and how fitting it was that she took her out on the Fourth of July. </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-Tom Zenk had a match coming up on Saturday Night's Main Event against Mr. Perfect, but he wanted to get his feet wet. Well, they were going to do more then get wet as his opponent was Hercules of the Heenan Family. Herc did have quite a bit of trouble putting away the Z-Man (as I like to call him... maybe some pizza guy will steal that from me and take the credit), and it really looked like we were on the verge of an upset. But Herc flattened Zenk with a hard clothesline and was able to get the three count and get out of there while the getting was good.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-Mean Gene was the emcee for a Tug Of War contest between the Ultimate Warrior and Magnificent Muraco to see who truly was the stronger of the two men. It was nip and tuck all the way, but Warrior was starting to run away with it. Just as Muraco was about to be pulled over the line, Muraco let go of the rope, ran over and took down Warrior with a running clothesline. Muraco was doing a number on the face painted freak, prompting a slew of lower card wrestlers to run out and get the Magnificent one away from the Warrior.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-Bret Hart beat Jacques Rougeau to cement the Hart Foundation's claim to a rematch. Raymond tried to get involved, but Neidhart brawled with him, causing the ref to eject them both from the contest. While the ref's back was turned, Jacques held Bret in position for Jimmy Hart to wallop hiim with the megaphone. But Bret ducked, and Jacques was knocked out cold. Jimmy jumped out of th ring before Bret could grab him, and Bret picked up the three count.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-We saw pre-recorded comments from Jim Duggan, Koko B. Ware, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, King Harley Race, and Ted DiBiase with his bodyguard, Cowboy Bob Orton. They all were giving their opinion of who they felt would win tonight's main event pitting "Macho Man" Randy Savage against the Honky Tonk Man. I have to admit, I dig the pairing of DiBiase and Orton as they seem to play well off each other.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-In a pre-recorded interview, Gorilla Monsoon sat down with the Rockers at the WWF Studios, where they announced they were returning to action next week. They cut to Mean Gene, who's backstage with Demolition for their reaction, and they're pretty salty about it. They admitted they made a mistake by not making sure that they had finished the Rockers off for good. Well, they wouldn't make that mistake again.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-In what looked to be standard fare tag team action, the Marvelous Ones (Greg Valentine and Dino Bravo for those of you with short term memory) defeated the British Bulldogs by count out. The interesting thing here was that the Islanders came out and dognapped Matilda! The Bulldogs gave chase, not caring about the outcome of the match at that point, no matter what might be at stake, such as the tag team rankings. Unfortunately, the Islanders made it out before the Bulldogs could catch up to them.</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-We saw a hype video for the former Tina Ferrari, now Ivory, followed by Ken Resnick bringing out the Prankster Punks for an interview. They talked smack about how they are the best women's tag team in the WWF, bar none, and that was evidenced by how not many people followed them from Las Vegas to New York. Cue the Sirens walking in, telling the Punks not to sing it, but to bring it. The Punks backed off and said "Some other night." Guess they were... punked out?</span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:12px;">

-Macho Man beat Honky Tonk Man by disqualification in a very good match, though maybe not as good as it could've been. Can't blame them for not wanting to pull out all the stops though as storylines are just taking shape. That and apparently, from what I've been told, Honky Tonk Man of all people was not happy with Macho Man getting the duke (by DQ, no less!), but Vince apparently was able to talk him into it by promising he would get just as much offense as Randy. Randy was a pro and made Honky look like a million bucks here. Then Terry Funk ran out and attacked the Macho Man, leading to a two-on-one attack and the bell. Then they turned their attention to Elizabeth, who was helpless with Randy Savage down and out. But Randy's former arch nemesis, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, saved the day! Can Randy and Ricky work together this coming Saturday night?!</span></span></em></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

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So out of character here, I'm thinking that I like mixing up the style here. Some days doing a recap of numerous events by Vince, and some days, doing a complete rundown of certain shows. PPVs, of course, will always get special treatment. So with that said, how should Saturday Night's Main Event go down? Should I throw in the bells and whistles of graphics and all that? Just save the bells and whistles for PPVs, but still do a full run down of SNME? I'm all ears.</p>

[smartman]

Wait, HTM is as over as Savage to the point he didn't want to lose to the Macho Man? Wayne has been known to have a prickly personality, but that's a little much since Savage has to be one of the 4 most over people in WWF right now. Somebody needs to have a giant mustard container thrown at him again so his life flashes before his eyes.

[Mattywood]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="smartman" data-cite="smartman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43279" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wait, HTM is as over as Savage to the point he didn't want to lose to the Macho Man? Wayne has been known to have a prickly personality, but that's a little much since Savage has to be one of the 4 most over people in WWF right now. Somebody needs to have a giant mustard container thrown at him again so his life flashes before his eyes.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It's actually pretty true to real life. Remember that IRL, Honky Tonk wouldn't do the job to Macho Man on NBC for the live Main Event special. From what I recall, they were both neck & neck in pop around this time in my save. Plus, HTM had just come off a hot storyline w/Jake Roberts, so there's that. Don't worry, though. I think everything will be just fine <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Dawn]

I've been following this one from the shadows, and it's been really good. Give Macho something better to do!

[Mattywood]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43279" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I've been following this one from the shadows, and it's been really good. Give Macho something better to do! <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><p> </p><p> Thank you, good sir. And no need to worry. This match with HTM was a pit stop on Macho Man's road in his feud with the Funker. I won't give anything away other than I think you will be pleased with how it plays out. <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Crossface]

<p>Loving the variety of formats that you are using throughout this diary Matt. Just a thought for SNME-- maybe a mix of quick results with a few spotlight segments for key matches/angles. That might help you not burn out while simultaneously putting over the biggest moments of the show?</p><p> </p><p>

As far as Savage/Honky goes, I think Bruce Prichard and Conrad Thompson literally just talked about this very think in the Hogan '88 episode. They told some story where Jim Barnett told Honky not to do the job on such a high profile event and we ended up with the real life DQ finish as a result. Anyway, I feel like Honky as been one of my favorites in this diary so far. I know it's easy to dismiss him because of his cartoonish gimmick, but I always loved Honky. He does the Memphis style just as good, if not better, than Lawler IMO. It worked so well during this time period.</p>

[Mattywood]

Not burning out is precisely why I decided to use a variety of different formats, & I'm glad that others seem to like it. And thanks for the idea, Crossface. I think that's exactly what I'll do.

[Mattywood]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/MTY480m.jpg</span></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="43279" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Ultimate Warrior defeated Barry Horowitz by pinfall in a dark match.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43279" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>-The WWF seems to be declaring war here as this edition of SNME emanates from not only the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina, but a sold out Greensboro Coliseum no less.<p> </p><p> -The first match on deck was Jake "The Snake" Roberts taking on King Kong Bundy, a match requested by Bundy after Jake stuck his nose in "family" business. Standard story advancement here as Heenan interferes when the ref's back is turned, prompting Mr. Wonderful to run out and attack Bundy, which in turn prompts a disqualification.</p><p> </p><p> -Macho Man and Ricky Steamboat explained their sudden alliance by saying they developed a mutual respect after WrestleMania III. They took on the Honky Tonk Man and Terry Funk in a pretty good tag match, though it was only given about ten minutes due to time constraints put on by NBC. Funk and Honky Tonk Man are disqualified when Funk whacks Macho Man over the head with his branding iron. Funk and HTM do a number on the good guys, with Funk branding Macho Man, and HTM taking Steamboat down with a Shake, Rattle & Roll after having already knocked him out by blasting his guitar over the Dragon's head.</p><p> </p><p> -Yet another match ending in disqualification as King Harley Race picked up the victory over Billy Jack Haynes when Jim Duggan ran in and blasted Race across the back with his 2x4 after Race had consistently cheated and used a foreign object throughout the match without the ref being able to see it.</p><p> </p><p> -Meanwhile, Ted DiBiase treats his bodyguard, Cowboy Bob Orton, to a nice steak dinner as a reward for his excellent work being a bodyguard. DiBiase took this time to bloviate about how he came upon his vast wealth with great investments he made, and how it brought him the King Of The Ring, and soon, it would bring him championship gold. He hinted that maybe he and Orton would team up to take the Tag Titles, or maybe he would go after the Intercontinental Title. And his ultimate goal would be retrieving the WWF World Championship.</p><p> </p><p> -Despite still smarting from his outing with Hercules, Tom Zenk was still raring to go in his match against Mr. Perfect. However, the "Flawless One" kept his perfect win-loss record in tact with a Perfect Plex after a nice back and forth contest. Yes, our first pinfall of the night!</p><p> </p><p> -Hercules and Paul Ordnorff duked it in a wild melee that would eventually lead to a double count out as they fought all the way to the back and had to be separated by security and kicked out of the building by President Jack Tunney. We also found out from an angry Woman in an interview conducted by Mean Gene that Pres. Tunney had all the members of the Heenan Family and the rest of her Dark Circle escorted out of the building to ensure nobody would get into the steel cage. Once Woman, Kim Chee and Kamala left to make their entrance, Mean Gene would find Hulk Hogan, who confirmed that not only was Orndorff kicked out, but Jake Roberts was escorted out as well to ensure a decisive outcome given the craziness that has ensued tonight.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/Mh6sVUs.jpg</span><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WWF World Heavyweight Championship</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Steel Cage Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hulk Hogan (Champion) vs. Kamala (Challenger) w/Woman & Kim Chee</strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i.imgur.com/pXKvstW.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/HuZqYAP.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/7Z514FN.jpg</span> <strong>w/</strong> <span>http://i.imgur.com/e3o2jJWs.jpg</span> <strong>&</strong> <span>http://i.imgur.com/hDiDcEZs.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> -The battle lines were drawn, and it was time to put up or shut up for both men as the cage door was locked. This match was much better than their previous meeting at WrestleFest, though to be fair, that was the goal Vince McMahon was aiming for as the previous match was meant to build toward this cage match that would draw big numbers on NBC. And these two managed to put on a great cage bout without having to use any blood. The finish came when Kamala seemed to have Hogan dead to rights and was about to climb the cage. However, the further up he got, the more Kamala was starting to act scared. Yes, fear on the face of Kamala as it turned out that he might be afraid of heights! Hogan, suffering from the beating he had taken in this match, managed to inch and crawl over to the door, crawling out as Kamala was shaking his head and bellowing like only he could while Woman and Kim Chee screamed at him to either get out of the cage or jump down and grab Hogan. But it was too late as Hogan made it out of the cage first, retaining the title. After the match, Hogan gave chase after Woman and Kim Chee. Woman was smart enough to run all the way toward the back, while Kim Chee ran into the cage. Hogan followed after him, but Kamala was charging towards Hogan. Hogan, however, bodyslammed the Ugandan Giant with a thunderous slam. Hogan then grabbed a hold of Kim Chee, punched him in the face several times and threw him into the side of the cage. Hogan then exited the cage one more time and posed for the adoring crowd because after all... HOGAN MUST POSE!</p></div></blockquote>

[Mattywood]

Okay, it has been a few days since I've posted anything. With tomorrow being a holiday, I plan on getting an updated post up by tomorrow. I was taking a look at the past results today to give me an idea of how to go about the next posting, and let's just say that I'm excited for not only the build up to SummerSlam (yes, one year early!), but I am also looking forward to writing about a rather humorous storyline that was one of the most fun for me to book that happened after SummerSlam. But we'll cross that bridge when we get there.