In the Beginning: The First Wrestlemania

Darbicus · February 20, 2017

The landscape of professional wrestling is changing. The territory system that has governed professional wrestling since the days of Toots Mondt and Lou Thesz is slowly giving way to a rolling juggernaut out of Connecticut. Whether this is a good thing or a bad thing remains to be seen, but Vince McMahon is not content to rest on his laurels. He is preparing to march the World Wrestling Federation...and the world of professional wrestling...into a new era with a different kind of event. A mega card the likes of which to make Starrcade seem small by comparison. It's going to take a lot of effort, and a good deal of risk to pull off. Failure could mean our destruction. But if we're successful...the whole game will change forever.

Thus, we are now on the road to the first...and hopefully not the last...Wrestlemania...

WWF Roster

"Adorable" Adrian Adonis ∙ Afa ∙ Andre the Giant ∙ Barry Windham ∙ Big John Studd ∙ "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton ∙ Bret "The Hitman" Hart ∙ "The Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino ∙ Brutus Beefcake ∙ "Playboy" Buddy Rose ∙ "Cowboy" Bob Orton ∙ Davey Boy Smith ∙ David Sammartino ∙ "Dr. D" David Schultz ∙ "Loverboy" Dennis Condrey ∙ "Dirty" Dick Murdoch ∙ "The Magnificent" Don Muraco ∙ Dynamite Kid ∙ George "The Animal" Steele ∙ Greg "The Hammer" Valentine ∙ Hillbilly Jim ∙ Hulk Hogan ∙ "Polish Power" Ivan Putski ∙ Jake "The Snake" Roberts ∙ Jerry Brisco ∙ "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan ∙ Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart ∙ "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka ∙ Junkyard Dog ∙ Ken Patera ∙ Matt Borne ∙ Mike Rotundo ∙ Moondog Rex ∙ Moondog Spot ∙ Mr. T ∙ Nikolai Volkoff ∙ "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff ∙ "Macho Man" Randy Savage ∙ Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat ∙ Rocky Johnson ∙ "Rowdy" Roddy Piper ∙ S.D. Jones ∙ Sika ∙ Steve Lombardi ∙ The Iron Sheik ∙ Tito Santana ∙ Tony Atlas ∙ Tony Garea

Women's Roster

Judy Martin ∙ Leilani Kai ∙ "Sensational" Sherri Martel ∙ The Fabulous Moolah ∙ Vicki Williams ∙ Vivian Vachon ∙ Wendi Richter

WWF Champion

Hulk Hogan (starting)

WWF Intercontinental Champion

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (starting)

WWF Tag Team Champions

"Adorable" Adrian Adonis & "Dirty" Dick Murdoch (starting)

WWF Women's Champion

Wendi Richter (starting)

Managers

Capt. Lou Albano (Barry Windham, Mike Rotundo)

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (Big John Studd, Ken Patera)

Luscious Johnny V (Brutus Beefcake)

Bruno Sammartino (David Sammartino)

Mr. Fuji (Don Muraco, George Steele)

"Classy" Freddie Blassie (Nikolai Volkoff, The Iron Sheik)

Cyndi Lauper (Wendi Richter)

The Fabulous Moolah (Leilani Kai)

Jim Cornette (Bobby Eaton, Dennis Condrey)

Jimmy Hart (Greg Valentine)

Tag Team Combinations

The US Express (Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo)

The North-South Connection (Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch)

The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika)

The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid)

The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey)

Darbicus · February 21, 2017

In a flurry of activity, the World Wrestling Federation has continued to gobble up talent left and right. This is particularly true in the tag team division, where long-time tag team the Wild Samoans, Afa and Sika were recently resigned (Afa has been signed, Sika is expected to be signed soon. Furthermore former tag team champion Rocky Johnson has been added to the roster, and two younger tag teams in The British Bulldogs and the red-hot Midnight Express have been added to the roster (along with their manager Jim Cornette. Jimmy Hart has been signed from Memphis, while the WWF is really big on the signing of Jake Roberts, Randy Savage, and Ricky Steamboat to help form the backbone of great wrestling talent. Buddy Rose, Jim Duggan, S.D. Jones and Matt Borne round out the male signings. They have also expanded the women's division, adding Sherri Martel, Vivian Vachon and Vicki Williams to the foray.

The action this week on World Wrestling Federation Television will be intense! Tune in to All-Star Wrestling, as we see The US Express in action, along with DR. D David Schultz and Hillbilly Jim. With our big main event featuring Cowboy Bob Orton squaring off with the son of the living legend, David Sammartino.

The action doesn't stop there though, as this week on Championship Wrestling we will see World Wrestling Federation Women's Champion Wendi Richter defend her title against Judy Martin. We'll also have Intercontinental Champion Greg "The Hammer" Valentine in non-title action against Mr. USA himself, Tony Atlas. Plus Ken Patera in action against Polish Power Ivan Putski. And in our main event, World Wrestling Federation Champion Hulk Hogan will face off against the man he defeated for the title one year ago, as he faces the dreaded Iron Sheik!

<div style="text-align:center;">Card for All Star Wrestling

"Cowboy" Bob Orton vs. David Sammartino w/Bruno Sammartino

Hillbilly Jim vs. Steve Lombardi

"Dr. D" David Schultz vs. Jerry Brisco

The US Express vs. Tony Stetson & Billy Black

Card for Championship Wrestling

WWF Championship Match

Hulk Hogan © vs. The Iron Sheik w/Freddie Blassie

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine vs. Tony Atlas

Ken Patera w/Bobby "The Brain" Heenan vs. "Polish Power" Ivan Putski

WWF Women's Championship Match

Wendi Richter © w/Cyndi Lauper vs. Judy Martin</div>

Beejus · February 21, 2017

Looks good man!

Bob Orton

Hillbilly Jim

Jerry Brisco

US Express

Hulk Hogan

Greg Valentine

Ken Patera

Wendi Richter

Darbicus · February 21, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;">http://jrockvideos.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/9/7/1597022/3028670.jpg?254x189 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>"Dr. D" David Schultz d. Jerry Brisco via pinfall with a piledriver Doctor D kicked things off this week on All-Star Wrestling, and seemingly had his hands full with veteran Jerry Brisco. The not-so-good doctor managed to dispatch his opponent with relative ease, however. The only mention of note is that Schultz will be the first opponent for the soon-to-return from injury Tito Santana in the next couple of weeks, as the former IC champ makes a comeback from the devastating knee injury that sidelined him a few months back at the hands of The Hammer.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Piper's Pit Roddy Piper and his band of goons, Bob Orton and Paul Orndorff, basically used this segment of Piper's Pit to run down the World Wrestling Federation Champion Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, and Jimmy Snuka. Piper gets serious after some jokes at the absent Hogan's expense, saying that soon there will be a day of reckoning coming for the Hulkster.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Tag Champ Promo Gene Okerlund is next, backstage with the WWF Tag Team Champions Adrian Adonis and Dick Murdoch. The champs say that in 1984, they proved that they were the best tag team combination in the world of professional wrestling, and that 1985 is merely going to reinforce that point. They then lit into the US Express, who are up next, saying that if and when the young upstarts get a title shot, they will be dispatched just like any other challengers would be.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The US Express d. Tony Stetson & Billy Black by pinfall Stetson and Black were no match for the "young upstarts" as the champs call them, and Windham/Rotundo had no problem scoring a victory here en route to their possible title opportunity. Windham in particular looked very good in the victory, dominating much of the matchup.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Andre the Giant We next cut to pre-recorded comments with Andre the Giant, interviewed by Vince McMahon. The topic quickly turns to the humiliation suffered by Andre at the hands of Big John Studd and Ken Patera, wherein they shaved the Giant's hair off. Andre says that he doesn't care about the humiliation, it's just going to make the suffering that John Studd feels all the more satisfying, when Andre finally gets his hands on him and shows him who the true giant of professional wrestling is.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hillbilly Jim d. Steve Lombardi by pinfall with a bodyslam followed by an elbow drop The Country Superstar, Hillbilly Jim, looked to be having a whole lot of fun as he squared off with Steve Lombardi in a relatively short match. Lombardi managed to get a little offense in, but the down home fighting style of Jim was just too much for the youngster to overcome.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>"Cowboy" Bob Orton d. David Sammartino by pinfall with a double axe handle after interference from Paul Orndorff The son of the living legend faced off with the Ace Cowboy in our main event, and you could tell that David had been receiving some coaching from his old man. Still, David's youth was a factor in the match, as the Cowboy used every dirty trick in the book from a thumb to the eye to attempting to hold the tights on a pin. Eventually the match came down to Sammartino rallying, but a temporarily distracted referee (courtesy of a scuffle between Piper and Bruno) allowed Mr. Wonderful to throw powder in the eyes of David. Orton then hit a double axehandle off the top rope to score a pinfall over the blinded superstar.</div></blockquote></div>

Darbicus · February 21, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;">http://cmaxcaps.org/WWFCW119852.jpg <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> On the pre-show, the returning Rocky Johnson took on and defeated Rick Davis in short order.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wendi Richter d. Judy Martin with a backslide pin to retain the WWF Women's Championship Championship Wrestling kicked off with a bang with the women's championship up for grabs. Richter, without manager Cyndi Lauper this week, faced the stiff competitor Judy Martin for the gold, and the match was pretty even throughout much of its run time. In the end a mistimed clothesline by the challenger gave Wendi the leverage needed to hook her in a backslide, and the surprise pin proved to be the deciding fall for Wendi as she retains her championship.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Attack on the Champion! After the bell rings though, Richter is ambushed by The Fabulous Moolah and her charge, Leilani Kai. The two women lay into the champion, knocking her down and putting the boots to her. Officials finally manage to get the two ladies off the champion, but it's clear that Wendi has been hurt by the attack.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Pit Da Foo! Gene Okerlund is backstage with Hulk Hogan and his good friend, Mr. T. Hogan cuts his usual spiel on The Iron Sheik, saying that he beat the Iranian one year before and he'll do it again tonight. The bigger thing is Mr. T, who says that Piper has been running his mouth for long enough, and it's time for him to put up or shut up. He challenges Piper to a fight, anywhere, anytime!</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Ken Patera defeated Ivan Putski by submission with a Full Nelson. The former Intercontinental Champion and the veteran Putski put on a decent wrestling match here, as each one of them managed to match the other hold for hold and power for power. However, Patera's strength proves to be the deciding factor in the bout, as he manages to lock Putski in a brutal looking Full Nelson and eventually picks up the submission victory over Polish Power.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Andre to the rescue After the match is over, it looks as if Patera and Big John Studd, who had been at ringside, are going to make an example of Putski. This, however, brings out the mighty Andre the Giant, who comes to the aid of his Polish friend and chases off Studd and Patera. From the look on Big John's face, it's pretty obvious that he wants no part of the angry giant, at least on this night.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Mr. Wonderful Challenges The Hulkster Backstage with Lord Alfred, Paul Orndorff is allowed to give comments to what Mr. T had said earlier. Orndorff says that Piper isn't afraid of some mohawked, third-rate actor trying to play with the big boys. If Mr. T wants a fight, then that's exactly what the Hot Rod is going to give him. And if Hogan thinks he can use Mr. T to get rid of Piper and his gang, guess again. Orndorff challenges Hogan to a match at the next big event in the Boston Gardens at the end of this month.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Greg "The Hammer" Valentine d. Tony Atlas by submission with a Figure-4 Leglock. The Hammer looked impressive, but so did his competition in the former Tag Team Champion Mr. USA. Atlas actually managed to get quite a bit of offense in this non-title contest, but Valentine's ground and pound attack on the knees eventually won the day, as Atlas started to wear down quickly. One patented Figure-4 Leglock later and Valentine saw his hand raised in victory once again.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>After match promo... Valentine gets a microphone after his victory, cutting a promo on the still injured Tito Santana. However this promo is interrupted by the arrival of the Junkyard Dog, who says that Valentine had better stop worrying about Tito, and start worrying about him, because the Dog is coming for the belt.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hulk Hogan d. The Iron Sheik by pinfall with the Atomic Legdrop to retain the WWF Championship In what had to be a special treat for the people in attendance, Hulk Hogan put his title on the line about a year after defeating The Iron Sheik for it. Their match this time played out very similarly to their first encounter one year earlier, as The Sheik weathered the early offensive onslaught from the Hulkster, only to find himself trying to apply the Camel Clutch to the champion. Hogan kept himself out of the hold though, eventually hulking up and pulling out the victory with his signature legdrop. He celebrates to close out the show.</div></blockquote></div>

Darbicus · February 21, 2017

Following a successful week of television, the WWF is gearing up for their first supercard event, set to eminate from the Boston Gardens at the end of January. This will be followed by another TV special called "The War to Settle the Score" and an experimental Pay Per View event called "Wrestlemania" to follow after that. The supercard is expected to be headlined by some kind of confrontation between Roddy Piper and Mr. T (rumor is a boxing match) and Hulk Hogan defending the WWF Title against Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. Other possible matches include the JYD facing IC Champion Greg Valentine, the US Express facing The North-South Connection, Wendi Richter facing Leilani Kai, and Andre the Giant facing Ken Patera.

This week on WWF Television (check your local listings). All-Star Wrestling looks to have quite a bit of action in it, as Brutus Beefcake, Bret Hart and Jimmy Snuka will all be in action. And in our main event, the Junkyard Dog will be in action against The Magnificent Muraco.

Also this week, on Championship Wrestling, 1/2 of the tag team champions will take on 1/2 of the challengers, as Adrian Adonis will face off with Barry Windham. Wendi Richter will team with newcomer Vivian Vachon to face the wrestler/manager tandem of The Fabulous Moolah and Leilani Kai. Another newcomer team, The British Bulldogs, will square off with fellow canine enthusiaists, the Moondogs. And in our main event, a monumental clash of personalities, as Roddy Piper will do battle with the Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant!

<div style="text-align:center;">Card for All Star Wrestling

The Magnificent Muraco w/Mr. Fuji vs. The Junk Yard Dog

Bret "The Hitman" Hart vs. Matt Borne

Brutus Beefcake w/Luscious Johnny V vs. S.D. Jones

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. Eric Embry

Card for Championship Wrestling

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper vs. Andre the Giant

Wendi Richter & Vivian Vachon vs. The Fabulous Moolah & Leilani Kai

"Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/Dick Murdoch vs. Barry Windham w/Mike Rotundo

The British Bulldogs vs. The Moondogs</div>

Beejus · February 21, 2017

JYD - If I remember this time frame right, Muraco and Fuji were pretty much a comedy team. Dog has his day to set him up to face Valentine soon.

Matt Borne - Bret is still pretty wet behind the ears in 85, while Matt is already a solid wrestler. It may seem easy to give this to Bret, but Borne is your right now compared to a future star in Hart.

Brutus Beefcake - SPECIAL DELIVERY

Jimmy Snuka

Andre - Piper is the no contest king, likely going to end up running from the match.

Moolah and Kai - I could see Vachon actually being a heel and turning on Richter here to give the heels a win.

Barry Windham - Give the "upstart" a win to solidify their upcoming title match.

British Bulldogs - Unless the match just breaks down into all the dogs gnawing on chew toys.

Darbicus · February 24, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;">http://jrockvideos.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/9/7/1597022/3028670.jpg?254x189</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a pre-show match, "Playboy" Buddy Rose d. Jim Powers by pinfall</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Brutus Beefcake d. Special Delivery Jones by submission with a Sleeper Hold All-Star Wrestling kicked off this week with Luscious Johnny V's prized pupil, Brutus Beefcake, taking on longtime veteran Special Delivery Jones. Jones put up a decent fight against the younger Beefcake, but it was pretty clear from the outset that the younger grappler was more than a match for the veteran, seemingly toying with him at times. By the end, Beefcake put Jones to bed with a sleeper hold.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>US Express on the move Windham and Rotundo, the US Express, cut a promo on the tag team champions, Adrian Adonis and Dick Murdoch, talking about the great opportunity that lies before them. Capt. Lou says that with him in their corner, they can't possibly be stopped, and that the champ's days are numbered come the Boston Garden.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Control Center Update Speaking of which, we get our first update on the big card in a few weeks, which will be shown on closed circuit television at a venue near you. The main event is hyped, with Hulk Hogan defending the World Wrestling Federation title against Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff, along with the big confrontation boxing match between Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mr. T.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Bret "The Hitman" Hart d. Matt Borne by pinfall with a Side Russian Legsweep. In what has to be considered an upset, the second generation star Bret Hart faced veteran Matt Borne. For a long time it looked as if Borne would actually pick up a victory over the Canadian star, but Bret held his own and eventually caught Borne by surprise with a Russian Legsweep and scored the pinfall victory.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka d. Eric Embry by pinfall with a top rope splash. Jimmy Snuka is set to take on Cowboy Bob Orton in the Boston Garden event, and he made short work of journeyman Eric Embry as a tune up to that match. Snuka's high flying victory came on the heels of another impressive Superfly Splash that thrilled the local crowd.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Brain Games Bobby Heenan is backstage with Ken Patera, as the two men take turns trading insults about the Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant. While one might question the wiseness of insulting a seven foot giant, Heenan says he has a plan for Andre, and at the Boston Garden, The Olympian Ken Patera is going to show Mr. Wonder of the World exactly why he will always be a second rate giant.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Magnificent Muraco d. Junk Yard Dog by pinfall after interference The JYD and Don Muraco were tonight's main event, and it was clear that the two men were evenly matched. The Dog used his head, literally, to try and gain an early advantage against Muraco, and it seemed to work at least at the outset. But Muraco's manager, Mr. Fuji, provided a timely distraction that allowed Muraco to gain the upper hand. Muraco however was unable to put away the JYD, and the Dog seemed poised for a comeback. However another distraction by Fuji allowed Greg Valentine to sneak in from the backstage area, and drill Junkyard Dog with the IC title belt, before sneaking back to the locker room. Muraco quickly went for the pinfall, and scored the victory.</div></blockquote>

Darbicus · February 24, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;">http://cmaxcaps.org/WWFCW119852.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a pre-show match, Ricky Steamboat d. Dennis Condrey by pinfall</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The British Bulldogs d. The Moondogs by pinfall A young new tag team making their World Wrestling Federation debut in Davey Boy Smith and The Dynamite Kid. The two men definitely looked to be in tip-top shape, but faced a tough challenge from the former tag team champions The Moondogs. Rex and Spot's brawling style seemed hard to adapt to at first, but Smith and the Kid were more than a match for it in the end, as Davey Boy displayed his amazing strength by powerslamming a 300 pound Rex and then with Dynamite finishing it off with a diving headbutt for the victory.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hulkamania's End? Backstage, Piper and his goons cut a promo on the Hulkster again, saying that Hogan's days as champion will be numbered when he faces Paul Orndorff in just a few weeks, and that Piper will knock so many of Mr. T's teeth out, he'll need to melt down the gold chains just to replace half of them. When asked by Gene Okerlund about the match tonight with Andre the Giant, Piper merely says he has a plan for ole Jolly Green.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Barry Windham d. Adrian Adonis with a roll up In a surprisingly even match, two of the competitors in the upcoming tag title match faced off. Adonis controlled much of the match with his experience and his strength, but Windham showed craftiness beyond his years to keep the Adorable One off kilter for much of the match, so much so that in the end Windham was able to catch Adonis off guard and score a quick three count with a school boy roll up.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Brutus lays down the law Backstage Brutus Beefcake is interviewed, with his manager Luscious Johnny V. Beefcake tells Gene Okerlund he is going straight to the top of the World Wrestling Federation, and it doesn't matter who he has to step on to get there. He contrasts his rise with that of the young David Sammartino, saying that he got where he is on hard work, while David got to the top on the back of his father's name.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Snake in the Grass We see a vignette of Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who will soon be making his debut in the World Wrestling Federation. Jake says that everyone in the WWF had better beware, because there's a new snake lurking in the grass. And if they aren't careful, it might just snap up and drop them on their head with the dreaded DDT, and it will simply be over in the blink of an eye.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Leilani Kai & The Fabulous Moolah d. Wendi Richter & Vivian Vachon by pinfall with a big boot With Wendi set to defend her women's title against Moolah's protege at the Boston Garden, she teamed with newcomer Vivian Vachon to face Kai and Moolah. Moolah and Kai didn't seem interested in facing Wendi at all, though, as they focused their attention on Vachon. Vivian managed to get some offense in, mostly at the expense of Moolah, but Kai dominated the newcomer in decent fashion and finished her off with a hard kick to the face that stunned her, scoring the three count.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Doctor Is In... Backstage Lord Alfred Hayes is with David Schultz, chronicling his upcoming match with Tito Santana next week on Championship Wrestling. Schultz says that Tito better not worry about making a comeback to regain his Intercontinental Title, as The Doctor is going to make sure Tito's leg stays broken into tiny little pieces. Santana's comeback is going to be shortlived, he says, beginning and ending next week.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Andre the Giant d. Roddy Piper by disqualification Early on it was very apparent that Piper wanted little to do with Andre, stalling as much as he could and getting out of the ring often. When the two finally did tussle, Andre was more than a match for the Rowdy Scot, but he didn't get the chance to really dominate the confrontation for long, as Orndorff and Orton got involved quickly, causing the referee to throw the match out entirely.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43322" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hulkamania to the rescue Not even the mighty Andre could withstand the assault of three men, but thankfully he had help in the form of Hulk Hogan and Mr. T, who came rushing to the ring with a steel chair in toe. They chase off the villains, who simply smirk at them as they stalk away from the ring to close the show.</div></blockquote>

Darbicus · February 24, 2017

After this week's television tapings, Hulk Hogan put in a good word for Davey Boy Smith, saying that he was someone definitely worth pushing in the future. There appears to be a conflict brewing between David Schultz and Jimmy Snuka though, as there were heated words between the two, but not enough to result in a full blown fight.

The WWF is investing heavily in the Wrestlemania supercard at Madison Square Garden in a few months, and its expected to be a huge four-hour event involving most, if not all the roster in some form or capacity.

The World Wrestling Federation continues to bring you the very best in professional wrestling action this week. Be sure to check your local listings for All-Star Wrestling, as David Sammartino, Buddy Rose and The Wild Samoans will all be in action! And in our main event, former tag team champions Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas will reunite to face the tandem of The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff!

The action continues on Championship Wrestling as well, as Tito Santana makes his return against David Schultz! Also we will see the debut of the Macho Man Randy Savage as he faces Tony Garea. The other two halves of the tag title match will be in action as Mike Rotundo battles Dick Murdoch. And in our main event, World Champion Hulk Hogan will team with the Superfly Jimmy Snuka to face The Ace Cowboy Bob Orton and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff!. It's all going to happen here, this week in the World Wrestling Federation!

<div style="text-align:center;">Card for All-Star Wrestling

The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff w/Freddie Blassie vs. Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas

The Wild Samoans w/Bobby Heenan vs. George Wells & Bill Anderson

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. "Playboy" Buddy Rose

David Sammartino w/Bruno Sammartino vs. Barry O

Card for Championship Wrestling

Hulk Hogan & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff & "Cowboy" Bob Orton

Tito Santana vs. "Dr. D" David Schultz

Mike Rotundo vs. "Dirty" Dick Murdoch

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Tony Garea</div>

AMarc9-8 · February 25, 2017

The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff w/Freddie Blassie vs. Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas

Sheik and Volkoff winning the tag titles was one of the main components of the original WrestleMania, I don't expect it to change too much here

The Wild Samoans w/Bobby Heenan vs. George Wells & Bill Anderson

Makes sense for the more established, non-jobber outfit to go over

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. "Playboy" Buddy Rose

Buddy is best when he makes other guys look good

David Sammartino w/Bruno Sammartino vs. Barry O

Nothing close to the talent his father was, but when has that mattered in the wrestling world?

Card for Championship Wrestling

Hulk Hogan & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff & "Cowboy" Bob Orton

Piper interference, as you have to keep up Hogan's chase on the heels until Mania

Tito Santana vs. "Dr. D" David Schultz

Difficult choice, but Tito is still very much a hot commodity

Mike Rotundo vs. "Dirty" Dick Murdoch

As part of the US Express, Rotundo is a solid talent, on his own, without a gimmick barring patriot, he doesn't do much

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Tony Garea

Savage is in the running for a big match at Mania

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