WWF 1987: It'll Be A Happening!

[Crossface]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="zCy4D7T.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zCy4D7T.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>WWF Superstars of Wrestling</strong></p><p><strong> Wednesday, Week 1</strong></p><p><strong> The Week's Matches From: The Worcester Centrum</strong></p><p><strong> 10,000 in attendance (Sell Out)</strong></p><p><strong> Announcers: Vince McMahon, Bruno Sammartino, & Jesse “the Body” Ventura</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="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Killer Bees vs. "Iron" Mike Sharpe & Tiger Chung Lee</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The Killer Bees made short work of the makeshift team on “Iron” Mike Sharpe and Tiger Chung Lee to open the program.</p><p> <strong>Grade: D+</strong></p><p> </p><p> Slick was standing by with his charges, The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff. The trio had no shortage of words for the Killer Bees ahead of their big WrestleMania bout in a few weeks time. </p><p> <strong>Grade: C</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Gene Okerlund in the Event Center</strong></p></div><p></p><p> In a special WrestleMania III report, Gene Okerlund reviewed the tale of tape between Andre the Giant and World’s Champion, Hulk Hogan. The Hulkster sure has his work cut out for him with Andre the Giant...</p><p> <strong>Grade: B</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Brad Rheingans vs. Hercules Hernandez w/ Bobby Heenan</strong></p></div><p></p><p> Hercules Hernandez w/ Bobby Heenan defeated Brad Rheingans with his patented Full Nelson!</p><p> <strong>Grade: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> Billy Jack Haynes commented on Hercules ahead of their scheduled arm-wrestling match scheduled for Saturday Night’s Main Event. Billy Jack has every intention of matching up and coming out on top against the might of Hercules.</p><p> <strong>Grade: B</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. The Assassin</strong></p></div><p></p><p> “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan was in fine form, handily defeated masked man simply known as The Assassin...and he didn’t even cheat! Hooooooo!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: C</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Interview</strong></p></div><p></p><p> “Mean” Gene Okerlund caught up with Bobby Heenan and Andre the Giant. Heenan promised that Hulk Hogan would get a taste of what will happen at WrestleMania at Saturday Night’s Main Event in the 20-Man Battle Royal! </p><p> <strong>Grade: B+</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Koko B. Ware vs. Barry O</strong></p></div><p></p><p> Koko B. Ware was in action next, taking on perennial loser, Barry O. The announce team noted that Butch Reed and Koko have had issues in recent weeks. Koko used his agility to come out on top!</p><p> <strong>Grade: D</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Piper's Pit</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Hot Rod started his segment off noting that he’d miss doing this in a few weeks when he said his goodbye at WrestleMania. But knowing that he’s going away for a little while, he promised he wouldn’t go until he shut Adrian Adonis’ mouth once and for all!</p><p> </p><p> Piper then brought out his guests for this week, Bobby Heenan and King Harley Race. Piper tried to get Heenan to discuss the big Andre/Hogan show-down which Heenan rebuffed by simply saying not to worry about Andre and he’s in the best shape of his life. Piper than began to needle Harley Race about his upcoming bout with the Junkyard Dog at WrestleMania in which Race proceeded to call JYD lowly. Little did Race know that JYD had entered the Pit behind him and when JYD tapped him on his shoulder, Race fell to the floor. Heenan and Race succuried off saying they’d handle it at WrestleMania! JYD ended the segment by noting he’d bow to no man!</p><p> <strong>Grade: A</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Dan Spivey & SD Jones vs. Bob Orton Jr. & Don Muraco w/ Mr. Fuji</strong></p></div><p></p><p> The relatively new team of Bob Orton Jr. & Don Muraco put their skills to the test against Dan Spivey and SD Jones. The two wily veterans made a solid pair, especially under the tutelage of Mr. Fuji. Orton and Muraco won the bout easily.</p><p> <strong>Grade: C+</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Interview</strong></p></div><p></p><p> “Mean” Gene was standing by with The British Bulldogs next. The English duo vowed to regain their titles from the Hart Foundation soon! </p><p> <strong>Grade: C</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Jake "the Snake" Roberts vs. Greg "the Hammer" Valentine w/ Johnny V & Brutus Beefcake<p> Jake ‘the Snake” Roberts squared off with Greg “the Hammer” Valentine in the main event. The match featured decent seesaw action for the better part of 10 minutes but all came to a head when Johnny V. grabbed the attention of the referee. The allowed Valentine’s parter, Brutus Beefcake, to slip into the ring. As Beefcake held Roberts, Valentine came off the ropes for a stiff shot. Roberts broke free at the last moment causing Valentine to blast his own partner! Roberts capitalized by dropping Valentine with DDT!</p><p> <strong>Grade: B</strong></p><p> </p><p> Post match Jake Roberts found himself surrounded by the Dream Team on all sides, as Dino Bravo had joined the fray. Robert emptied his sack containing Damien and the threat was quickly averted.</p><p> <strong>Grade: B-</strong></p><p> </p><p> As the program was about to come to a close with Roberts celebrating with his snake in the ring, The Honky Tonk Man slid into the ring and bashed Robert’s in the head with a microphone! Honky began wrapping the cord of the microphone around Robert’s throat as officials swarmed the scene sending Honky to the back.</p><p> <strong>Grade: B+</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Show Grade: B</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="RBnzEDi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RBnzEDi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>WWF Wrestling Challenge</strong></p><p><strong> From the: Richmond Arena </strong></p><p><strong> 4,056 in attendance</strong></p><p><strong> Announcers:Gorilla Monsoon & Lord Alfred Hayes</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Dark:</strong> Butch Reed w/ Slick def. Raymond Rougeau <strong>©</strong></p><p> </p><p> King Kong Bundy w/ Bobby Heenan def. Corporal Kirchner <strong>(D+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> Ken Resnick interviewed Bobby Heenan and Hercules Hernandez ahead of the arm wrestling contest with Billy Jack Hayes <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> “Mean” Gene interviewed George “the Animal” Steele ahead of his upcoming match with Randy Savage. Steele was about to say much beyond Elizabeth's name. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> “Outlaw” Ron Bass def. Tom Magee <strong>(D)</strong></p><p> </p><p> Footage from the Hogan/Andre contract signing was shown. <strong>(A)</strong></p><p> Hogan promo on Andre <strong>(B)</strong></p><p> </p><p> Demolition def. Local Enhancement talent <strong>(D+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> Ricky Steamboat hyped his match on SNME against Adrian Adonis and his Intercontinental Title match against Randy Savage at WrestleMania III. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p> </p><p> “Adorable” Adrian Adonis def. Pedro Morales <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Show Grade: B-</strong></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>OOC:</strong> So I realized I did a dumb thing and had it in my head that SNME X was the second week of March (it actually had occurred the last week of February). So I have been building to the that ahead of WrestleMania...which I honestly don't know why I thought that but play along with me and pretend it's next week instead! One of more week of TV, then SNME, and we'll be at WrestleMania's doorstep!</div></blockquote>

[RingRider]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Crossface" data-cite="Crossface" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>OOC: So I realized I did a dumb thing and had it in my head that SNME X was the second week of March (it actually had occurred the last week of February). So I have been building to the that ahead of WrestleMania...which I honestly don't know why I thought that but play along with me and pretend it's next week instead! One of more week of TV, then SNME, and we'll be at WrestleMania's doorstep!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It totally makes sense to have SNME where you have it. It was filmed in February but didn't air until when you have it.</p>

[Crossface]

<p>There's been a lot of great feedback on these predictions cards! I love the stuff you guys write...</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RingRider" data-cite="RingRider" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It totally makes sense to have SNME where you have it. It was filmed in February but didn't air until when you have it.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Awesome to hear that I'm not crazy! Ha!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="qVEhlAg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qVEhlAg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></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="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="gmjLHdY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gmjLHdY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>Prime Time Wrestling</strong></p><p> </p><p> The Can-Am Connection vs. Tiger Chung Lee & The Assassin</p><p> The Haiti Kid vs. Lord Littlebrook</p><p> Tito Santana vs. "The Natural" Butch Reed w/ Slick</p><p> The British Bulldogs vs. The Oates Brothers</p><p> Outback Jack vs. Dino Bravo w/ Johnny V</p><p> Hulk Hogan, Billy Jack Haynes, & Hillbilly Jim vs. Paul Orndorff, Hercules Hernandez, & King Kong Bundy w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plus: Lot more attempts at witty banter between Gorilla and Heenan! and Comments from Randy "Macho Man" Savage and The Wizard!</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>OOC:</strong> Again, still no prediction contest running--so all comments are just for fun right now! I still intend to work out something for an official contest that will combine SNME & Wrestlemania into something so stay tuned for that!<p> </p><p> Also, wanted to shout out 123Kidd and his awesome <a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=540486" rel="external nofollow">WWF 87 diary</a> as well. I'm just getting caught up on it and you should too!</p></div></blockquote>

[123Kidd]

<p><strong>The Can-Am Connection -</strong> Build them up for sure, they should do good things. Especially, Rick Martel.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Lord Littlebrook</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"The Natural" Butch Reed -</strong> I got to go with Reed on this one, the guy can do great things for you with the right push</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The British Bulldogs -</strong> Very talented tag team, that will only grow as time moves on. Don't see them losing here.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Dino Bravo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan, Billy Jack Haynes, & Hillbilly Jim -</strong> I can see Hogan finishing this match off strong. Hard to pick this team over The Heenan Family, as they have a much more seemingly powerful team.</p><p> </p><p>

Great diary so far man, while reading, I found myself caught up with how realistic this all feels. I also like the addition of clips, that contract signing between Hogan and Andre was so amazing. I appreciate the shoutout as well man, thank you! Glad to see your dynasty picking up steam, excited to see what you do with WrestleMania and going forward. Keep up the nice work!</p>

[Theheel]

<p><strong>The Can-Am Connection</strong> vs. Tiger Chung Lee & The Assassin</p><p>

<strong>Not a huge fan of the Z-man. I just can’t ever get over the way he looked when Vader debuted in WCW. </strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Haiti Kid vs. <strong>Lord Littlebrook</strong></p><p>

<strong>Littlebrook was the boss!</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Tito Santana vs. "<strong>The Natural" Butch Reed</strong> w/ Slick</p><p>

<strong>I hated “The Natural” gimmick but Butch Reed has a lot of ability especially as a heel</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The British Bulldogs</strong> vs. The Oates Brothers</p><p>

<strong>Damn steroids ruined both of these guys. Dynamite was a tremendous worker</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Outback Jack vs. <strong>Dino Bravo</strong> w/ Johnny V</p><p>

<strong>lol Outback Jack</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hulk Hogan, Billy Jack Haynes, & Hillbilly Jim vs. <strong>Paul Orndorff, Hercules Hernandez, & King Kong Bundy</strong> w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Heenan Family needs some mo before WM. Billy Jerk or Hillbilly eat the pin</strong></p>

[RingRider]

<p>Prime Time Wrestling</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Can-Am Connection</strong> vs. Tiger Chung Lee & The Assassin</p><p>

--Rick Martel could be a major player for you</p><p> </p><p>

The Haiti Kid vs.<strong> Lord Littlebrook</strong></p><p>

--Minis! Awesome!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Tito Santana</strong> vs. "The Natural" Butch Reed w/ Slick</p><p>

--I have a soft spot for Chico</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The British Bulldogs</strong> vs. The Oates Brothers</p><p>

--squash</p><p> </p><p>

Outback Jack vs. <strong>Dino Bravo w/ Johnny V</strong></p><p>

--squash</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan, Billy Jack Haynes, & Hillbilly Jim</strong> vs. Paul Orndorff, Hercules Hernandez, & King Kong Bundy w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

--Don't get messing with a country boy! or...Hulk Hogan...</p><p> </p><p>

Plus: Lot more attempts at witty banter between Gorilla and Heenan! and Comments from Randy "Macho Man" Savage and The Wizard!</p><p>

--I'm most excited for witty banter!</p>

[Uncrewed]

<p><strong>The Can-Am Connection</strong> vs. Tiger Chung Lee & The Assassin</p><p>

The Haiti Kid vs. <strong>Lord Littlebrook</strong></p><p>

<strong>Tito Santana</strong> vs. "The Natural" Butch Reed w/ Slick</p><p>

<strong>The British Bulldogs</strong> vs. The Oates Brothers</p><p>

Outback Jack vs. <strong>Dino Bravo w/ Johnny V</strong></p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan, Billy Jack Haynes, & Hillbilly Jim</strong> vs. Paul Orndorff, Hercules Hernandez, & King Kong Bundy w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

Just caught up reading this, it is excellent!</p>

[Beejus]

<p>Can-Ams - <em>Yeah, so long as Tom doesn't irritate everyone, I suspect the CAC to be, as Strike Force was in real life, the ones to take home the Tag titles from the Harts... before being brutalized by Demolition.</em></p><p>

Haiti Kid - <em>Midget Mayhem!</em></p><p>

Double DQ - <em>It's possible for Reed to go places under the right circumstances, I go with the DDQ here because Tito, while just starting to crest over the hill, is still worth protecting.</em></p><p>

British Bulldogs</p><p>

Dino Bravo</p><p>

Hogan/Billy Jerk/Hillbilly - <em>THE POWER IS IN THE HULKSTER'S HANDS, BROTHER</em></p>

[Crossface]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="gmjLHdY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gmjLHdY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>Prime Time Wrestling</strong></p><p><strong> Monday, Week 2</strong></p><p><strong> This week's matches from: The St. Pete’s Town Forum</strong></p><p><strong> 18,636 in attendance (Sell Out)</strong></p><p><strong> Commentary: Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse "the Body" Ventura</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="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>In the Studio</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Gorilla and Heenan opened the show discussing how hot and heavy things are around the WWF as we’re closing in on the premiere wrestling event in history, WrestleMania III. Gorilla notes that there’s a big main event on tap for this program: Hulk Hogan teaming with Hillbilly Jim and Billy Jack Haynes to take on members of the Heenan Family. Bobby tells Gorilla to watch Hogan and it will be clear that he’s distracted knowing that he’s got a date with Andre the Giant...15 years undefeated.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Can-Am Connection vs. Tiger Chung Lee & The Assassin</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> The young and proficient duo of Rick Martel and Tom Zenk showed their tag team prowess in a great enhancement match.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: C-</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Interview</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> “Mean” Gene Okerlund was standing by with the Intercontinental Champion, “The Macho Man” Randy Savage and the lovely Miss Elizabeth. Gene began the interview by directing his questions to Elizabeth, specifically how she felt about Randy’s upcoming matchup with George “the Animal” Steele. Savage quickly injected before Elizabeth could speak and said that he was going to “hurt George Steele worse than he did Ricky Steamboat” and this “match was the ending of the story, yeah! Talk about WrestleMania 2--Randy Savage has the elbow--he’s a human torpedo, yeah! It’s the ending of the story! And it’s sequel it’s coming at WrestleMania III! Yeah!” </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B+</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Haiti Kid vs. Lord Littlebrook</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> This was a rather stereo-typical midget comedy bout for the time-period. Gorilla and Jesse on commentary noted that Lord Littlebrook is known for an association with Bobby Heenan as they discussed the upcoming WrestleMania III bout with Hillbilly Jim & King Kong Bundy and their midget teammates. The fall came when Lord Littlebrook cheated when he involved referee Jimmy Korderas in the finish.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: E</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Back in the Studio</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Monsoon asked Heenan about his associations with Lord Littlebrook… Heenan said he can confirm that Lord Littlebrook is the illegitimate child of Lord Alfred Hayes! After Monsoon gave him the old “Would you stop it?” routine, he asked if Heenan would be ringside for Bundy and the midgets at WrestleMania to which Heenan confidently said that Bundy had it under control and eats midgets for breakfast.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B-</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Tito Santana vs. Butch Reed w. Slick</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> This was a very even bout with hot action for the better part of 12-minutes with neither holding an advantage for very long. Ventura noted that Chico Santana seemed to get the edge after knocking Reed out with a Flying Forearm, but the Slickster had the attention of referee Danny Davis when Santana went for the cover. A clearly frustrated Santana knocked Slick off the apron before confronting Danny Davis--a referee that Santana has had issues with in the past. As the two shouted at one another, Butch Reed hooked Santana’s tights and rolled him up for the dirty finish. As Santana recovered, he glared at Davis who succerried to the back.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B-</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>In the Studio </strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Monsoon and Heenan discussed the ongoing situation with Danny Davis’ officiating. While Heenan saw no issues with Davis, Monsoon felt that this was another miscarriage of justice on Davis's part and Jack Tunney’s office should certainly look into it. Monsoon also pointed out that Davis should stop being assigned to officiate matches featuring Tito Santana. Clearly there was a conflict of interest brewing there...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Interview</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Ken Resnick was standing by with The Wizard and his charges Kamala and Sika. The masked Kim Chee stood nervously by as The Wizard loudly rambled on about the wild savagery of his dogs of war!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B-</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The British Bulldogs vs. The Oates Brothers</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> The Bulldogs returned to action here following an injury to The Dynamite Kid. The English duo didn’t looked deterred in their return, quickly taking care of business in an enhancement match.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: C+</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Outback Jack vs. Dino Bravo w/ Johnny V</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Johnny V’s newest addition to The Dream Team, Dino Bravo, edged out the big Aussie in this hard hitting (and kind of crappy) contest.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: C-</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Back in the Studio</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Gorilla pointed out that Johnny V’s Dream Team seems to be having issues since the inclusion of Dino Bravo. While two is company, three's a crowd. Heenan noted that every Family sometimes has their problems...Monsoon dug to see if their are any cracks in the Heenan Family and Heenan flatly blew him off.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B+</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Hulk Hogan, Billy Jack Haynes & Hillbilly Jim vs. The Heenan Family (Orndorff, Bundy, Hercules) w/ Bobby Heenan</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The crowd was buzzing with anticipation, as you'd expect anytime Hulk Hogan was in the ring. The match had not officially begun before Orndorff rushed to attack Hogan leading to all 6 men brawling!</p><p> </p><p> Orndorff and Hogan went to the floor, evenly matched. Referee David Hebnar gained control eventually getting Hillbilly Jim and Bundy into their respective corners leaving Billy Jack and Hercules as the legal men. Eventually Hogan and Orndorff returned to their respective corners, but Hercules had the bout will in hand.</p><p> </p><p> The Heenan Family did a good job drawing the babyfaces into the ring to allow the double-team on Billy Jack. The tide changed when Haynes dodged a big splash from Bundy in the corner and made the tag to the Hulkster! Hogan went in like a house of fire delivering fists to everyone who got in his way, including Heenan taking a bump on the apron to the floor!</p><p> </p><p> It was pretty academic from there--Hogan slammed Bundy and dropped the leg for the assured victory!</p><p> <strong>Grade: B</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Post Match</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Hogan posed with his teamates as Heenan and his allies slunk off...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B-</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Closing the Show</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Monsoon pointed out that the Hulkster didn't seem distracted to him...Heenan said that simply wasn't true--there is a glimmer in Hogan's eye, a pit in his stomach, a hitch in his step because he knows it's just a matter of weeks before he confronts 7 feet, over 500 pounds, 15 years undeafted--Andre the Giant. Good on Hogan to celebrate now because he won't have anything to celebrate after WrestleMania...</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Grade: B</strong></p></div><p></p>

[RingRider]

This was my favorite show of this diary so far. Heenan and Gorilla are really coming through now (Lord Littlebrook is the illegitimate son of Lord Alfred Hayes! classic Heenan!) Also... that Savage promo was pretty good too!

[Crossface]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RingRider" data-cite="RingRider" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This was my favorite show of this diary so far. Heenan and Gorilla are really coming through now (Lord Littlebrook is the illegitimate son of Lord Alfred Hayes! classic Heenan!) Also... that Savage promo was pretty good too!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks Rider! I appreciate the kind words. I felt good about that Prime Time too! Glad to know others are enjoying it!</p><p> </p><p> Here's the cards for Superstars & Challenge...again just for fun!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="qVEhlAg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qVEhlAg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></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="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="zCy4D7T.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zCy4D7T.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> WWF Superstars of Wresting</strong></p><p> Siva Afi vs. Bret Hart w/ Jimmy Hart</p><p> The Junkyard Dog vs. "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/ Mr. Fuji</p><p> "Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis</p><p> "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & The Killer Bees vs. "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick</p><p> Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat vs. Kamala "the Ugandan Giant" w/ The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plus: Comments from The Hulkster, a major announcement from Jack Tunney and Piper's Pit featuring Jake "the Snake" Roberts!</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="RBnzEDi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RBnzEDi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Wrestling Challenge</strong></p><p> </p><p> Tom Magee vs. King Kong Bundy</p><p> Omar Atlas & Brad Rheingans vs. Demolition</p><p> B. Brian Blair vs. Hercules</p><p> The Islanders vs. The Dream Team</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plus: Comments from Hillbilly Jim, Jimmy Hart (and his stable), a special appearance by Ricky Steamboat & George "the Animal" Steele!</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

[Uncrewed]

<p>Siva Afi vs. <strong>Bret Hart w/ Jimmy Hart</strong></p><p>

The Junkyard Dog vs. <strong>"Magnificent" Don Muraco w/ Mr. Fuji</strong></p><p>

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs. <strong>"Adorable" Adrian Adonis</strong></p><p>

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & The Killer Bees vs. <strong>"Outlaw" Ron Bass, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick</strong></p><p>

<strong>Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat</strong> vs. Kamala "the Ugandan Giant" w/ The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Plus: Comments from The Hulkster, a major announcement from Jack Tunney and Piper's Pit featuring Jake "the Snake" Roberts!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Wrestling Challenge</p><p> </p><p>

Tom Magee vs. <strong>King Kong Bundy</strong></p><p>

Omar Atlas & Brad Rheingans vs. <strong>Demolition</strong></p><p>

B. Brian Blair vs. <strong>Hercules</strong></p><p>

The Islanders vs. <strong>The Dream Team</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Plus: Comments from Hillbilly Jim, Jimmy Hart (and his stable), a special appearance by Ricky Steamboat & George "the Animal" Steele!</p>

[RingRider]

<p>WWF Superstars of Wresting</p><p> </p><p>

Siva Afi vs. <strong>Bret Hart w/ Jimmy Hart</strong></p><p>

-squash</p><p>

<strong>The Junkyard Dog</strong> vs. "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/ Mr. Fuji</p><p>

-JYD has a story going into WM...Muraco can't say the same</p><p>

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs. <strong><strong>"Adorable" Adrian Adonis</strong></strong></p><p>

-I'm hopeful for a poem though!</p><p>

<strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & The Killer Bees</strong> vs. "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick</p><p>

-HOOOO!</p><p>

<strong>Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat</strong> vs. Kamala "the Ugandan Giant" w/ The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p>

-Gotta keep Ricky strong going into WM</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Plus: Comments from The Hulkster, a major announcement from Jack Tunney and Piper's Pit featuring Jake "the Snake" Roberts!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Wrestling Challenge</p><p> </p><p>

Tom Magee vs. <strong>King Kong Bundy</strong></p><p>

-squash</p><p>

Omar Atlas & Brad Rheingans vs. <strong>Demolition</strong></p><p>

-squash</p><p>

B. Brian Blair vs. <strong>Hercules</strong></p><p>

-squash</p><p>

The Islanders vs. <strong>The Dream Team</strong></p><p>

While I expect the Dream Team's problems to continue...they have something going on which is more than the Islanders can say. Looking forward to seeing you break Haku off...</p><p> </p><p>

Plus: Comments from Hillbilly Jim, Jimmy Hart (and his stable), a special appearance by Ricky Steamboat & George "the Animal" Steele!</p>

[to4sty]

<p>Siva Afi vs. <strong>Bret Hart </strong>w/ Jimmy Hart</p><p>

<em>The heel Hart Foundation was all kinds of cool...are they still rocking the blue and black around this time?</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Junkyard Dog</strong> vs. "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/ Mr. Fuji</p><p>

<em>Meh, file JYD under the Jim Duggan umberella for me....but he’s winning here</em></p><p> </p><p>

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs. <strong>"Adorable" Adrian Adonis</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & The Killer Bees </strong>vs. "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick</p><p>

<em>The Killer Bees were a damn good team too, that’s the only reason I’m rooting for Hackbore </em><img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat</strong> vs. Kamala "the Ugandan Giant" w/ The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p>

<em>Ricky has a Wrestlemania classic to put on.....Kamala has a belly to slap</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Plus: Comments from The Hulkster, a major announcement from Jack Tunney and Piper's Pit featuring Jake "the Snake" Roberts!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Wrestling Challenge</p><p> </p><p>

Tom Magee vs. <strong>King Kong Bundy</strong></p><p>

Omar Atlas & Brad Rheingans vs.<strong> Demolition</strong></p><p>

<em>F’n Demolition are awesome</em></p><p> </p><p>

B. Brian Blair vs. <strong>Hercules</strong></p><p>

The Islanders vs.<strong> The Dream Team</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Plus: Comments from Hillbilly Jim, Jimmy Hart (and his stable), a special appearance by Ricky Steamboat & George "the Animal" Steele!</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Damn, I missed a show.....great work as always sir, you’re managing to capture the feel of the time without sacrificing your show quality....hopefully you’re not up against an AI booking Flair vs. Dusty weekly on TV</em></p>

[123Kidd]

<p>WWF Superstars of Wresting</p><p> </p><p>

Siva Afi vs. <strong>Bret Hart w/ Jimmy Hart</strong></p><p>

<strong>The Junkyard Dog</strong> vs. "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/ Mr. Fuji</p><p>

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs.<strong> "Adorable" Adrian Adonis</strong></p><p>

<strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & The Killer Bees</strong> vs. "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick</p><p>

<strong>Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat</strong> vs. Kamala "the Ugandan Giant" w/ The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p> </p><p>

Wrestling Challenge</p><p> </p><p>

Tom Magee vs. <strong>King Kong Bundy</strong></p><p>

Omar Atlas & Brad Rheingans vs. <strong>Demolition</strong></p><p>

B. Brian Blair vs. <strong>Hercules</strong></p><p>

The Islanders vs. <strong>The Dream Team</strong></p>

[Crossface]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="zCy4D7T.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zCy4D7T.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>WWF Superstars of Wrestling</strong></p><p><strong> Wednesday, Week 2</strong></p><p><strong> The Week's Matches From: The Kemper Arena</strong></p><p><strong> 19,316 in attendance (Sell Out)</strong></p><p><strong> Announcers: Vince McMahon, Bruno Sammartino, & Jesse “the Body” Ventura</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="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Siva Afi vs. Bret “the Hitman” Hart w/ Jimmy Hart</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> One half of the tag team champions, Bret Hart, looked good in singles action against the Samoan Siva Afi. Afi hadn’t had a lot of success in days of late in the squared circle, and the trend continued here as “The Hitman” grabbed the pin with an excellently executed O’Connor Roll. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: C</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Special WrestleMania III Report</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> “Mean” Gene was in the Event Center with a special WrestleMania Report next. Okerlund put over the celebrities that were all booked to appear at the big event. The list included the likes of “The Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, “Mr. Baseball” Bob Uecker, Detroit rock icon Alice Cooper and Entertainment Tonight’s Mary Hart! Fans, be sure to call your cable operator today--you won’t want to miss it!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: C-</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Junkyard Dog vs. “Magnificent” Don Muraco w/ Mr. Fuji</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> In a testament to the working ability of Don Muraco, JYD and the magnificent one found themselves in a decent match here--with Muraco getting heat on JYD. As the dog began mounting his comeback, Harley Race made his presence known, sauntering down to the ring in his royal purple robe and over-the-top crown. Race barked to McMahon, Bruno & Ventura on commentary that the Junkyard Dog would be bowing soon enough! </p><p> </p><p> The presence of his rival drew the dog’s attention as he bailed on the ring, falling victim to the King’s goading. The two began jacking jaws before JYD shoved Race onto his backside...all the while referee Tim White continued the count from in the ring as JYD was counted out…</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B-</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Announcement from Jack Tunney</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> The next segment took us to the offices of World Wrestling Federation President, Jack Tunney. Tunney said he was “greatly disturbed” by the “unethical behavior” displayed by referee Danny Davis, particularly as it came to his matches involving Tito Santana. For this reason, Tunny was officially banning Davis from officiating matches in the World Wrestling Federation. Additionally, Tunney went on to reveal that as he looked over Danny Davis’ refereeing credentials and WWF contract, that Davis did hold an active license as a professional wrestler. Seeing that Davis was still under contract with the WWF, Davis would be herein book to participate in a match at WrestleMania III against...Tito Santana!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: C-</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>“Leaping” Lanny Poffo vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart<p> </p><p> <strong>Pre-Match</strong></p><p> </p><p> “Leaping” Lanny Poffo read a prematch poem from the back of one his patented frisbees...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>“Jimmy Hart and Adrian are planning a surprise </em></p><p><em> with a pair of scissors and a sleeper hold.</em></p><p><em> If Roddy Piper leaves for Hollywood with no hair on his head, </em></p><p><em> they figure his career will fold.</em></p><p><em> They have conjured up a scheme to spoil his happy day</em></p><p><em> and make it hard to get an acting job.</em></p><p><em> I sure do hope his plans are thwarted on March the 29th</em></p><p><em> because Adonis is a fat, disgusting, slob!”</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Adonis quickly rushed Poffo as he finished the poem, sucker punching WWF’s poet-laureate... </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: C-</strong></p><p> </p><p> Poffo never had much of a chance to recover after Adonis’ cheap shot. Adonis kept the pressure on before finally dropping Poffo with his sleeper hold, Goodnight Irene… Ventura on commentary noted that Piper better be wary of his former tag team partner...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: C</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Interview</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> “Mean” Gene was backstage with WWF World Heavyweight Champion, Hulk Hogan. Hogan said everyone was asking him about his big match with Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III…well he didn’t want to wait that long. That’s why he entered the 25-man Over the Top Battle Royal on Saturday Night’s Main Event, man. He may be surrounded on all sides by guys gunning for him--but he’s going to have his eyes locked on that mean, nasty giant, dude! So Andre, watchagonnado this Saturday Night when all the forces of Hulkamania and the largest arms on the planet dump you over the top rope?!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: A</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan & The Killer Bees vs. “Outlaw” Ron Bass, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/ Slick</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> The Bees have had their issues in recent weeks with Volkoff and the Sheik--adding the patriotic Jim Duggan to the mix only added more fuel the fire. The 6 guys slugged it out in a contest that could best be described as a wild brawl...the finish came when Dave Hebner lost control of the match and simply called for the double disqualification. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: C+</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Interview</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Gene Okerlund was once again backstage, this time with newly instated wrestler, Danny Davis. Davis said he may not have a legal ramification against Tunney and Santana...but at no point did Tunney said that Davis/Santana would be a singles match. That’s why he introduced his 2 partners at WrestleMania: Don Muraco and Bob Orton Jr. Better go find some backup Santana...if you know what’s good for you...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: C</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Piper’s Pit</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Roddy Piper was in the Pit next. Piper started the segment again noting how much he’d miss this. Going to Hollywood was something that he didn’t take lightly and there was no way he was going until he finished his business with Adrian Adonis and making that hideous, fat, pig bald!</p><p> </p><p> Hot Rod then segued to his guest, another man who was looking for revenge at WrestleMania: Jake “the Snake” Roberts. Jake came out and said that Honky better come out to WrestleMania with his best suit on--sing and dance and have fun before the match begins. Because once that bell rings, no matter what Jimmy Hart yaps through through that megaphone, the fun and games would be over...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: A*</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Recap</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> A video package recapping the long and storied history between George “the Animal” Steele and Randy “Macho Man” Savage played next. Fans may be reminded of the beauty and the beast storyline that carried through 1986 as Steele sought the affection of the lovely Elizabeth. Steele and Savage would meet for the last time this Saturday Night.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat vs. Kamala “The Ugandan Giant” w/ The Wizard & Kim Chee</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Steamboat, another one of Randy Savage’s rivals, was in action against Kamala next. The belly-slapping canibal did his part perfectly here, putting the hurt on Steamboat. Steamboat battled back against the brute before putting him away with a Flying Karate Chop off the top rope.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B+</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Grade: B+</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="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="RBnzEDi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RBnzEDi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> WWF Wrestling Challenge</strong></p><p><strong> The Week's Matches From: The Kemper Arena</strong></p><p><strong> 19,316 in attendance (Sell Out)</strong></p><p><strong> Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon & Lord Alfred Hayes</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> King Kong Bundy w/ Bobby Heenan def. Tom Magee <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> Hillbilly Jim and his “little buddies,” Little Beaver and the Haiti Kid had some words for King Kong Bundy and his miniature allies <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> Demolition w/ Johnny V def. Omar Atlas & Brad Rheingans <strong>©</strong></p><p> </p><p> “Mean” Gene interviewed Jimmy Hart alongside the Hart Foundation and the Honky Tonk Man. The group has a few choice words to say about their rivals, the British Bulldogs & Jake Roberts <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> Hercules Hernandez w/ Bobby Heenan def. B. Brian Blair <strong>©</strong></p><p> <strong>Post Match:</strong> Hercules refused to let go of his patented Full Nelson bringing Billy Jack Haynes out from the back to chase off Heenan and Herc <strong>(B)</strong></p><p> </p><p> Ken Resnick interviewed Ricky Steamboat and his cornerman, George “the Animal” Steele ahead of SNME and WrestleMania...<strong>(B)</strong></p><p> </p><p> The Islanders def. The Dream Team w/ Johnny V & Dino Bravo when Bravo accidently creates a distraction leading to a countout <strong>©</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Grade: C+</strong></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote>

[Crossface]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>OFFICIAL PREDICTION GAME ANNOUNCEMENT</strong></p></div><p></p><p> Alright folks, this is the first official card of the first official prediction game of this diary! This game will only be for 2 shows: SNME and WrestleMania...so you don't want to miss making your picks here. </p><p> </p><p> Good luck to all who tempt fate here and your feedback is always welcome. </p><p> </p><p> Most importantly, thanks for stopping by and reading/commenting/interacting.etc. </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="cZpbzT5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cZpbzT5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <strong>Last Chance Match for the Intercontinental Championship:</strong></p><p> George "the Animal" Steele vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage © w/ Miss Elizabeth</p><p> </p><p> <strong>25 Man Over the Top Battle Royal</strong></p><p> Featuring:</p><p> Andre the Giant * Billy Jack Haynes *Bob Orton Jr. * Brutus Beefcake * Butch Reed * Dino Bravo * Greg Valentine * Hercules * Honky Tonk Man * Hulk Hogan * Jacques Rougeau * Jim Duggan * Jim Powers * Koko B. Ware * Lanny Poffo * Don Muraco * Nikolai Volkoff * Paul Roma * Pedro Morales * Raymond Rougeau * Ron Bass * Sika * The Crusher * Iron Sheik * Tito Santana</p><p> </p><p> <strong>WWF Tag Team Championship Match:</strong></p><p> The Islanders vs. The Hart Foundation © w/ Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p> Jake "the Snake" Roberts vs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff w/ Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p> Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p> <strong>For Bonus Points:</strong></p><p> Who will be the final four in the battle royal? (1 point for each correct guess)</p><p> What will be the match of the night?</p><p> Will there be any turns or debuts on this show? If so, how many and who?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Additional Comments & Feedback:</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> So I'm posting this card now but I am going on vacation on Monday. I do plan on bringing my computer and maybe type up some of this show poolside. If all goes according to plan, I'll post sometime in the middle of next week. I do expect this give this show a much more involved treatment than my previous TV writeups with WrestleMania even going up a notch further...so it should take me some time.</p>

[Theheel]

<p>Last Chance Match for the Intercontinental Championship:</p><p>

George "the Animal" Steele vs. <strong>Randy "Macho Man" Savage © w/ Miss Elizabeth</strong></p><p>

<strong>At one time George was a killer heel, but by this time Vinice turned him into a comedy act, albeit a good one. No way Savage loses the belt here</strong></p><p> </p><p>

25 Man Over the Top Battle Royal</p><p>

Featuring:</p><p>

<strong>Andre the Giant</strong> * Billy Jack Haynes *Bob Orton Jr. * Brutus Beefcake * Butch Reed * Dino Bravo * Greg Valentine * Hercules * Honky Tonk Man * Hulk Hogan * Jacques Rougeau * Jim Duggan * Jim Powers * Koko B. Ware * Lanny Poffo * Don Muraco * Nikolai Volkoff * Paul Roma * Pedro Morales * Raymond Rougeau * Ron Bass * Sika * The Crusher * Iron Sheik * Tito Santana</p><p>

<strong>Andre is the King of battle royals so I’ll go with him.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WWF Tag Team Championship Match:</p><p>

The Islanders vs. <strong>The Hart Foundation</strong> © w/ Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jake "the Snake" Roberts</strong> vs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff w/ Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat</strong> vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

For Bonus Points:</p><p>

Who will be the final four in the battle royal? (1 point for each correct guess) <strong>Andre, Hogan, Hercules and Billy Jerk</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be the match of the night? <strong>Steamboat vs Adonis</strong></p><p>

Will there be any turns or debuts on this show? If so, how many and who? <strong>Orndorff turns on Hennan</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Additional Comments & Feedback:</p>

[Beejus]

Randy Savage - Savage has destiny to fulfill, while all George has left in him is a cup'a coffee in the big time, yeah.

Andre the Giant - In real life, Hercules went on to win this after everyone teamed up on Andre to eliminate him. But I think the only person Hogan won't block off him losing to is Andre, so he wins it.

Hart Foundation

Jake Roberts

Adrian Adonis - Some good momentum heading into his match with Piper, which is admittedly a touch bigger than the IC title match when it's in the foresight like this. In hindsight, we all know which match ended up being more important.

 

Final Four: Andre, Herc, Billy Jerk, and Tito Santana

MOTN: Battle royal

Turns: No, it's only SNME. Save the big stuff for Mania.

[to4sty]

Last Chance Match for the Intercontinental Championship:

George "the Animal" Steele vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage © w/ Miss Elizabeth

No way is Savage losing here with Mania right around the corner....not the title anyway, and the only way I see him losing the match is by deliberate disqualification.....incidentally, George “The Animal” Steel....file him under Hacksaw Jim Duggan and JYD in the “I have no idea why these guys were over” club....I can tell that this year is a good 18 months before I really started following the sport, because by god I hate half the roster

 

25 Man Over the Top Battle Royal

Featuring:

Andre the Giant * Billy Jack Haynes *Bob Orton Jr. * Brutus Beefcake * Butch Reed * Dino Bravo * Greg Valentine * Hercules * Honky Tonk Man * Hulk Hogan * Jacques Rougeau * Jim Duggan * Jim Powers * Koko B. Ware * Lanny Poffo * Don Muraco * Nikolai Volkoff * Paul Roma * Pedro Morales * Raymond Rougeau * Ron Bass * Sika * The Crusher * Iron Sheik * Tito Santana

When they are hyping up an Andre 15 year undefeated streak you can’t really have him lose here...I know it’s only a battle Royal but as far as I’m concerned a loss here is still a loss, even if the WWF don’t agree....of course that’s if Hogan agrees to it

 

 

WWF Tag Team Championship Match:

The Islanders vs. The Hart Foundation © w/ Jimmy Hart

 

Jake "the Snake" Roberts vs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff w/ Bobby Heenan

I’m a big fan of both these guys, but Jake gets the nod

 

Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart

Another tough pick when both men have high profile matches coming up

 

For Bonus Points:

Who will be the final four in the battle royal? (1 point for each correct guess)

Andre, Hogan, Herc, Valentine

What will be the match of the night?

Battle Royal

 

Will there be any turns or debuts on this show? If so, how many and who?

No turns.....maybe a debut....hopefully the Powers of Pain

 

Also, more poems from the Genius thank you please

[Uncrewed]

Last Chance Match for the Intercontinental Championship:

George "the Animal" Steele vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage © w/ Miss Elizabeth

 

25 Man Over the Top Battle Royal

Featuring:

Andre the Giant * Billy Jack Haynes *Bob Orton Jr. * Brutus Beefcake * Butch Reed * Dino Bravo * Greg Valentine * Hercules * Honky Tonk Man * Hulk Hogan * Jacques Rougeau * Jim Duggan * Jim Powers * Koko B. Ware * Lanny Poffo * Don Muraco * Nikolai Volkoff * Paul Roma * Pedro Morales * Raymond Rougeau * Ron Bass * Sika * The Crusher * Iron Sheik * Tito Santana

 

WWF Tag Team Championship Match:

The Islanders vs. The Hart Foundation © w/ Jimmy Hart

 

Jake "the Snake" Roberts vs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff w/ Bobby Heenan

 

Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart

 

For Bonus Points:

Who will be the final four in the battle royal? (1 point for each correct guess)- Andre/Hogan/Honky Tonk Man/Duggan

What will be the match of the night?- Steamboat/Adonis

Will there be any turns or debuts on this show? If so, how many and who?- Nope

[Mattywood]

<p>Last Chance Match for the Intercontinental Championship:</p><p>

George "the Animal" Steele vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage © w/ Miss Elizabeth</p><p>

<strong>Macho Man</strong></p><p>

<em>He's got a classic to put on at WM 3.</em></p><p> </p><p>

25 Man Over the Top Battle Royal</p><p>

Featuring:</p><p>

Andre the Giant * Billy Jack Haynes *Bob Orton Jr. * Brutus Beefcake * Butch Reed * Dino Bravo * Greg Valentine * Hercules * Honky Tonk Man * Hulk Hogan * Jacques Rougeau * Jim Duggan * Jim Powers * Koko B. Ware * Lanny Poffo * Don Muraco * Nikolai Volkoff * Paul Roma * Pedro Morales * Raymond Rougeau * Ron Bass * Sika * The Crusher * Iron Sheik * Tito Santana</p><p>

<strong>Andre the Giant</strong></p><p>

<em>Not so much because Andre is the only one Hulk probably wouldn't balk at, but because it makes more sense for him to win it than Herc if we're building Andre up as this unstoppable monster.</em></p><p> </p><p>

WWF Tag Team Championship Match:</p><p>

The Islanders vs. The Hart Foundation © w/ Jimmy Hart</p><p>

<strong>Hart Foundation</strong></p><p>

<em>Probably by DQ after Bulldogs interference.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Jake "the Snake" Roberts vs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff w/ Bobby Heenan</p><p>

<strong>Jake Roberts</strong></p><p>

<em>Botched interference by Honky Tonk Man when he accidentally blasts Mr. Wonderful with his guitar.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart</p><p>

<strong>Ricky Steamboat.</strong></p><p>

<em>Adrian gets distracted and brawls with Roddy Piper to get counted out.</em></p><p> </p><p>

For Bonus Points:</p><p>

Who will be the final four in the battle royal? (1 point for each correct guess)</p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Hercules & Tito Santana</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be the match of the night?</p><p>

<strong>Ricky Steamboat vs. Adrian Adonis</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Will there be any turns or debuts on this show? If so, how many and who?</p><p>

<strong>No turns or debuts, but I do think we'll see Mr. Wonderful hinting at turning face after getting blasted by the aforementioned guitar.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Additional Comments & Feedback: Push JYD, Jim Duggan and George Steele to the moon just to make those dang kids come unhinged! We don't need no stinkin' lightweights who look like I could beat them up in a fight doing backflips! Get off my lawn! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[VIVA555]

<p>Last Chance Match for the Intercontinental Championship:</p><p>

George "the Animal" Steele vs. <strong>Randy "Macho Man" Savage (</strong>c) w/ Miss Elizabeth</p><p> </p><p>

25 Man Over the Top Battle Royal</p><p>

Featuring:</p><p>

<strong>Andre the Giant </strong>* Billy Jack Haynes *Bob Orton Jr. * Brutus Beefcake * Butch Reed * Dino Bravo * Greg Valentine * Hercules * Honky Tonk Man * Hulk Hogan * Jacques Rougeau * Jim Duggan * Jim Powers * Koko B. Ware * Lanny Poffo * Don Muraco * Nikolai Volkoff * Paul Roma * Pedro Morales * Raymond Rougeau * Ron Bass * Sika * The Crusher * Iron Sheik * Tito Santana</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Tag Team Championship Match:</p><p>

The Islanders vs. <strong>The Hart Foundation </strong>© w/ Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jake "the Snake" Roberts </strong>vs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff w/ Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat </strong>vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

For Bonus Points:</p><p>

Who will be the final four in the battle royal? (1 point for each correct guess)</p><p>

<strong>Andre the Giant Hercules Hulk Hogan Nikolai Volkoff </strong></p><p>

What will be the match of the night?</p><p>

25 Man Over the Top Battle Royal</p><p>

Will there be any turns or debuts on this show? If so, how many and who?</p><p>

NO</p>

[123Kidd]

<p>Last Chance Match for the Intercontinental Championship:</p><p>

George "the Animal" Steele vs. <strong>Randy "Macho Man" Savage © w/ Miss Elizabeth</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Can't see Savage losing the title, not before his historic match against Steamboat.</em></p><p> </p><p>

25 Man Over the Top Battle Royal</p><p>

Featuring:</p><p>

<strong>Andre the Giant</strong> * Billy Jack Haynes *Bob Orton Jr. * Brutus Beefcake * Butch Reed * Dino Bravo * Greg Valentine * Hercules * Honky Tonk Man * Hulk Hogan * Jacques Rougeau * Jim Duggan * Jim Powers * Koko B. Ware * Lanny Poffo * Don Muraco * Nikolai Volkoff * Paul Roma * Pedro Morales * Raymond Rougeau * Ron Bass * Sika * The Crusher * Iron Sheik * Tito Santana</p><p> </p><p>

<em>15 Years, Andre has been undefeated!!! The streak doesn't end here!</em></p><p> </p><p>

WWF Tag Team Championship Match:</p><p>

The Islanders vs. <strong>The Hart Foundation © w/ Jimmy Hart</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jake "the Snake" Roberts</strong> vs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff w/ Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat</strong> vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Tough call. Have to believe Steamboat will win to build his momentum up, before his Intercontinental championship match.</em></p><p> </p><p>

For Bonus Points:</p><p>

Who will be the final four in the battle royal? (1 point for each correct guess)</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Andre The Giant, Tito Santana, Jim Duggan & Hulk Hogan</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

What will be the match of the night?</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Battle royal</em></p><p> </p><p>

Will there be any turns or debuts on this show? If so, how many and who?</p><p> </p><p>

<em>No. Maybe a hint towards a turn with Orndorff.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Additional Comments & Feedback:</p>

[RyanR93WKU]

<p>Last Chance Match for the Intercontinental Championship:</p><p>

George "the Animal" Steele vs. <strong>Randy "Macho Man" Savage © w/ Miss Elizabeth</strong></p><p> </p><p>

25 Man Over the Top Battle Royal</p><p>

Featuring:</p><p>

<strong>Andre the Giant</strong> * Billy Jack Haynes *Bob Orton Jr. * Brutus Beefcake * Butch Reed * Dino Bravo * Greg Valentine * Hercules * Honky Tonk Man * Hulk Hogan * Jacques Rougeau * Jim Duggan * Jim Powers * Koko B. Ware * Lanny Poffo * Don Muraco * Nikolai Volkoff * Paul Roma * Pedro Morales * Raymond Rougeau * Ron Bass * Sika * The Crusher * Iron Sheik * Tito Santana</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Tag Team Championship Match:</p><p>

The Islanders vs. <strong>The Hart Foundation © w/ Jimmy Hart</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jake "the Snake" Roberts</strong> vs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff w/ Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat vs. <strong>"Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/ Jimmy Hart</strong></p><p> </p><p>

For Bonus Points:</p><p> </p><p>

Who will be the final four in the battle royal? (1 point for each correct guess)</p><p>

Andre The Giant, Hulk Hogan, Hercules, and Butch Reed</p><p> </p><p>

What will be the match of the night? Jake Roberts vs. Paul Orndorff</p><p> </p><p>

Will there be any turns or debuts on this show? If so, how many and who? None</p><p> </p><p>

Additional Comments & Feedback: So far I'm a fan of this save and that time in WWF.</p>