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

<strong>Pains me to pick against Ron Bass against these 3. Was always a fan of his since I watch him on Big Time Wrestling (PNW).</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Blackjack Mulligan </strong>vs. Terry Gibbs</p><p> </p><p>

SD Jones vs. <strong>The Honky Tonk Man</strong> w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

<strong>For a jobber in WWF SD is right up there with Iron Mike Sharpe as two of my favorites</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Rougeau Brothers vs. <strong>Sika & Kamala w/Kim Chee & The Wizard</strong></p><p>

<strong>Hated the Rougeau’s as a face team, only like them as the sparmy face heels once they turned. I am drawing a total blank on the Wizard at this point in time. I know the legendary Grand Wizard had passed by this point, so who was the Wizard during this time?</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Non-Title: <strong>Hulk Hogan</strong> vs. Greg "the Hammer" Valentine w/Johnny V.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Edit ok so as not to be too lazy I looked up “The Wizard”. Completely forgot about King Curtis brief managerial run in WWF</strong></p>

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<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 4</strong></p><p><strong> This week's matches from: Madison Square Garden</strong></p><p><strong> 20,000 in attendance (Sell Out)</strong></p><p><strong> Commentary: Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby "the Brain" Heenan</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> <iframe width="270" height="165" src="</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HNVO5SoipTQ" rel="external nofollow"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/embed/HNVO5SoipTQ"</strong></a><strong> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></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;"><p><strong>Opening</strong></p></div><p></p><p> Monsoon welcomed the viewing audience to the program while Bobby Heenan talked on the phone. When Monsoon asked who he was talking to, Heenan confirmed it was “Miss Betty” (his personal assistant). As Monsoon watched on, Heenan gave instructions to Miss Betty to order champagne, promising the biggest after-party following Andre’s victory at WrestleMania.</p><p> </p><p> As Heenan continued his conversation on the phone, Monsoon promised that tonight we’d see champion Hulk Hogan in non-title action against Greg Valentine as well as an in-studio visit from Jake Roberts in this edition of the program.</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. Ron Bass, The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff w/Slick</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> With tensions running hot heading into WrestleMania, this one was a wild, brawling affair that kept referee Dave Hebner on his toes. As Slick’s men kept interfering for illegal double-team moves, Duggan’s frustration grew until he had enough. The patriot from Glen Falls retrieved his trusty 2X4 and began cleaning house, satisfied with a disqualification loss a small measure of justice.</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>Back in the Studio</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Once again the studio, Heenan, now off the phone, commented that Duggan was a madman and can’t understand why he’s allowed to bring a 2x4 to the ring… Monsoon simply stated that The Brain was worried one of his men would have a tango with the tough guy soon...</p><p> </p><p> Quickly Monsoon turned the topic of conversation to the upcoming matchup between Roddy Piper and “the Adorable One.” Monsoon noted that Brutus Beefcake was hot following Adonis’ goof with shears on last week’s episode of Prime Time Wrestling... (to which Heenan responded that he still didn’t get why he was upset...Beefcake never looked better). The duo then threw to footage of Adonis’ attack on Piper’s Pit on the past edition of Superstars.</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>Blackjack Mulligan vs. Terry Gibbs</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> The Madison Square Garden faithful were joyed to see longtime ring veteran Blackjack Mulligan in action. The big, rugged cowboy had no trouble putting young, enhancement talent Terry Gibbs away.</p><p> </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>Guest in Studio</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Monsoon informed Heenan that they’d be joined by Jake Roberts in studio shortly. Heenan seemed a bit caught off-guard by that idea, asking Monsoon if Roberts was bringing the snake with him. Monsoon wasn’t sure and suddenly Heenan pronounced he had to go to the bathroom and abruptly left the set.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B</strong></p><p> </p><p> Monsoon welcomed Roberts to the show as Jake sat in Heenan’s seat (Roberts chose not to bring Damien, noting that Damiem hd been particularly aggressive heading into WrestleMania...). Gorilla asked Roberts about his injury following the Honky Tonk Man’s assault on the Snake Pit a few weeks back. While Roberts noted he was still enduring some pain in neck and tingling in his fingers, he assured Monsoon that he was more than capable of dealing with The Honky Tonk Man at WrestleMania, especially with Alice Cooper keeping an eye on that “pipsqueak” Jimmy Hart on the outside.</p><p> </p><p> Jake went on to describe Honky as a “prisoner on death row, waiting in the electric chair. All that anticipation of the pulling of the switch, but not entirely sure when it’ll come or what’ll feel like.” The DDT was Jake’s version of the “electric chair” and at WrestleMania, Jake would “pull the switch.”</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>SD Jones vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Speaking of the Honky Tonk Man, he was in action next and had very little trouble with the perennial fan favorite and eternal loser from Antigua, SD Jones. Throughout the bout, Jimmy Hart catcalled to Monsoon on commentary that he was looking forward to mixing it up with Alice Cooper later this week!</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>WrestleMania Special Report</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> “Mean” Gene Okerlund was in the Event Center with another WrestleMania special report. Gene discussed the all big matches on the card, ran down the celebrities, and ways to order the big event... </p><p> </p><p> “March the 29th, the Pontiac Silverdome, the largest crowd ever assembled...you don’t want to miss it!”</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 Rougeau Brothers vs. Sika & Kamala w/Kim Chee & The Wizard</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The Rougeaus’ had their hands full with the wild and unorthodox pairing of Sika and Kamala. The French-Canadian brothers tried to use their quickness and mat skill to attack the behemoth bushmen, but the raw power of the Wizard’s combo was simply too much.</p><p> </p><p> Luckily, the Rougeaus were able to pull out a miracle victory when Sika was distracted by a fan in the front row. Sika left the ring to inspect a fan who was eating a hot dog. The Samoan savage snatched the hot dog right from the shocked and intimidated fan’s hands and began gnawing the concession snack as the referee counted him out!</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>Promo</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> The British Bulldogs and the ever faithful Matilda had some pre-recorded comments for the Hart Foundation ahead of their newly scheduled Best 2/3 Falls match for the Tag Team titles at WrestleMania. Davey Boy started by saying that the Hart Foundation made the biggest mistake of their lives when they stole their tag team titles before the Dynamite Kid finished by saying that they were a new British Bulldog team since that loss--faster, stronger, and looking for revenge!</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>Non-Title: Hulk Hogan vs. Greg "the Hammer" Valentine w/Johnny V.</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Being in Madison Square Garden, can’t be afraid to trot the Hulkster out...On commentary, Heenan made it clear that he demanded that this be a non-title match ahead of WrestleMania. When Monsoon asked Heenan for Johnny V.’s and the Hammer’s reaction to that news, Heenan made it clear that he and Johnny had “an understanding” which caused Monsoon to scoff it him: “you paid ‘em off!” </p><p> </p><p> Back in the ring, Monsoon noted that using time would play the Valentine’s strengths, as “it takes him a good 20 minutes just to break a sweat!” The Hulkster didn’t fall any of Valentine’s early attempts to ground the champ and draw it out however, in fact Hogan was a house of fire. He employed all of his trademark offense (including ultra-heel move, scratching Valentine’s back...seriously, who does that?).</p><p> </p><p> Valentine did build some heat so Hogan had a comeback to make. The Hammer used Johnny V and Beefcake on the outside to cheat and build sympathy, ultimately leading to a “hulk up.” As Hogan began his classic sequence for a comeback, Beefcake ran in to eat some offense too. We got the whole double-noggin’ spot before dumping Beefcake over the top and Valentine falling for the boot and leg-drop. </p><p> </p><p> All and all, it was actually pretty entertaining.</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>Back in the Studio</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Monsoon and Heenan were ready to close out the show hyping WrestleMania. Monsoon pointed out how good Hogan looked against Valentine and was wondering where Bobby and Andre’s head were at…</p><p> </p><p> Heenan displayed strict confidence, assuring Monsoon that Andre was in “the best shape of his life and laser-focused.” Monsoon interrupted Heenan commenting that he knew Andre’s "weakness…."</p><p> </p><p> This stunned Bobby and asked what Monsoon meant by “weakness, Andre has no weakness.” Gorilla pointed out that he felt since the Giant adopted Heenan as his manager, Andre has lost the fundamental ability “to think for himself…” Heenan retorted “Andre doesn’t need to think, he has me to think for him. They don’t call me ‘The Brain’ for nothing you know?” </p><p> </p><p> Monsoon got the last word by simplying laughing at Heenan and said “they call you ‘The Weasel’ too! See you at WrestleMania, everybody."</p><p> </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>
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<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> Omar Atlas vs. “The Natural” Butch Reed w/Slick</p><p> Tito Santana vs. “Cowboy” Bob Orton Jr. w/Danny Davis & Mr. Fuji</p><p> The Killer Bees w/Jim Duggan vs. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff w/Slick</p><p> Billy Jack Haynes & The British Bulldogs vs. Hercules Hernandez & The Hart Foundation</p><p> Non-Title: Islander Haku vs. Randy “Macho Man” Savage w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plus: Comments from The Hulkster and Andre the Giant, just one week away from making history!</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> “The Golden Boy” Dan Spivey vs. “Outlaw” Ron Bass</p><p> Koko B. Ware vs. The Assassin</p><p> “Leaping” Lanny Poffo vs. “King” Harley Race w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> Pedro Morales & The Can-Am Connection vs. The Dream Team (Beefcake, Valentine & Bravo) w/Johnny V</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plus: A special look at WrestleMania III!</strong></p><p> </p></div><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> I expect to post these shows in 48 hours of less...they're practically written up and ready to go. These shows will not count for the prediction contest, but feel free to share your thoughts just the same. The WrestleMania Prediction card will follow these shows in pretty quick succession to give people some time to catch up and predict ahead of the big show. <p> </p><p> In case you can't tell, I'm pretty pumped about putting WrestleMania together. I'm enjoying writing and presenting this diary possibly more than any other I've ever done, including Jet Planes & Limousines...I hope that's coming through to you guys. In particular, I'm growing to love writing Prime Time as an "A" show. It has me watching a lot of Prime Time on the WWE Network and watching Gorilla and Heenan is better than anything in wrestling today (oh god! I sound like to4sty! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />) </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I am drawing a total blank on the Wizard at this point in time. I know the legendary Grand Wizard had passed by this point, so who was the Wizard during this time?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Y6nHlj7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Y6nHlj7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> The Wizard was King Curtis Iaukea. Iaukea was only in WWF for a cup of coffee about this time...and his character was pretty similar to the character in played in WCW years later, The Dungeon Master or whatever--the old guy Kevin Sullivan and the Dungeon of Doom listened to. In the 60's and 70's, Iaukea was actually a pretty good wrestler--he had a lot of blood baths all around the world (you can put quarters in his forehead, for cryin' out loud!).</p>
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WWF Superstars of Wresting

 

Omar Atlas vs. “The Natural” Butch Reed w/Slick

-squash

Tito Santana vs. “Cowboy” Bob Orton Jr. w/Danny Davis & Mr. Fuji

-get some heat ahead of 'Mania where Tito can get his revenge on Davis

The Killer Bees w/Jim Duggan vs. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff w/Slick

-Big shmoz thanks to Duggan and his 2x4

Billy Jack Haynes & The British Bulldogs vs. Hercules Hernandez & The Hart Foundation

-I feel like the Bulldogs need a little push going into WM

Non-Title: Islander Haku vs. Randy “Macho Man” Savage w/Miss Elizabeth

-squash

 

Plus: Comments from The Hulkster and Andre the Giant, just one week away from making history!

 

 

Wrestling Challenge

 

“The Golden Boy” Dan Spivey vs. “Outlaw” Ron Bass

Koko B. Ware vs. The Assassin

“Leaping” Lanny Poffo vs. “King” Harley Race w/Bobby Heenan

Pedro Morales & The Can-Am Connection vs. The Dream Team (Beefcake, Valentine & Bravo) w/Johnny V

 

Plus: A special look at WrestleMania III!

 

n case you can't tell, I'm pretty pumped about putting WrestleMania together. I'm enjoying writing and presenting this diary possibly more than any other I've ever done, including Jet Planes & Limousines...I hope that's coming through to you guys. In particular, I'm growing to love writing Prime Time as an "A" show. It has me watching a lot of Prime Time on the WWE Network and watching Gorilla and Heenan is better than anything in wrestling today (oh god! I sound like to4sty!)

 

-Dude, I'm loving the Prime Time writeups...I think your Gorilla/Heenan segments are perfectly capturing the time and feel of the show and you're using it to great effect to enhance your storylines

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Omar Atlas vs. “The Natural” Butch Reed w/Slick

Tito Santana vs. “Cowboy” Bob Orton Jr. w/Danny Davis & Mr. Fuji

The Killer Bees w/Jim Duggan vs. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff w/Slick

Billy Jack Haynes & The British Bulldogs vs. Hercules Hernandez & The Hart Foundation

Non-Title: Islander Haku vs. Randy “Macho Man” Savage w/Miss Elizabeth

 

“The Golden Boy” Dan Spivey vs. “Outlaw” Ron Bass

Koko B. Ware vs. The Assassin

“Leaping” Lanny Poffo vs. “King” Harley Race w/Bobby Heenan

Pedro Morales & The Can-Am Connection vs. The Dream Team (Beefcake, Valentine & Bravo) w/Johnny V

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<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 4</strong></p><p><strong> The Week's Matches From: The Nassau Coliseum</strong></p><p><strong> 16,234 in attendance (Sell Out)</strong></p><p><strong> Announcers: Vince McMahon, Bruno Sammartino, & Jesse “the Body” Ventura</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> <iframe width="270" height="165" src="</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EPPdIpgdeZk" rel="external nofollow"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/embed/EPPdIpgdeZk"</strong></a><strong> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></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;"><p><strong>Omar Atlas vs. “The Natural” Butch Reed w/Slick</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> The first match of the show was an exhibition for Slick’s man, Butch Reed, ahead of his newly announced return match with Koko B. Ware at WrestleMania. Reed had no trouble putting Atlas away. </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’s signature bagpipe music begins to play as we turn to the Piper’s Pit set, now in shambles following Adrian Adonis’ attack from last week. “The Adorable One” himself comes out, complete in a flowered bonnet, heavy makeup, and a polka dot dress. Adonis smiles before simply asking, “were you expecting someone else?” Adonis, through a heavy New York accent, went on to point out that at WrestleMania, this wouldn’t “be some Hollywood movie”--this was “real life with real violence.” He added that Piper will be fortunate “if he all he losses at WrestleMania is his hair,” as far as Adonis is concerned, “Piper should be fighting for his life…”</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>Tito Santana vs. “Cowboy” Bob Orton Jr. w/Danny Davis & Mr. Fuji</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> This match was a WrestleMania preview, with Chico and Ace tying it up ahead of the big 6-man tag match. As you might expect from the quality of the two workers in the ring, this bout was an exciting and even affair. Things took a turn when Santana dropped Orton with a flying forearm and signaled for the Figure-4! Seeing how the bout was going, Danny Davis slid into the ring and clipped Santana, taking out his knee for the disqualification!</p><p> </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> Davis was shortly joined by Muraco and Orton as they issued a “gang-like” beatdown on Santana, primarily focused on Santana’s left knee! It was until Paul Roma and Jim Powers, the Young Stallions and Santana’s WrestleMania tag partners, came from the back that the attack stopped. McMahon wondered if the damage had been done ahead of WrestleMania…</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 Killer Bees w/Jim Duggan vs. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff w/Slick</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Another ‘Mania preview was on deck next, as the Bees mixed it up with The Sheik and Volkoff. Of course, the Bees had Jim Duggan on the outside to make matters all that more interesting. The wild match came to it’s exciting conclusion when Slick tried to jump on the apron to interfere. Duggan was having none of it, grabbing “The Doctor of Style” by his cheap suit and socking him one! The distraction drew Nikolai Volkoff’s attention, allowing Jim Brunzell to score a roll up pinfall.</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>WrestleMania III Special Report</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Mean Gene did usual thing running down the big matches and celebrity appearances for the big event...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B+</strong></p><p> </p><p> Speaking of celebrities, one of the WrestleMania celebrities, Entertainment Tonight’s Mary Hart, was standing by with Bobby “the Brain” Heenan and Andre the Giant. Heenan says she's the luckiest woman on earth, as she's standing next to the man who will become the new champion of the world at WrestleMania. Hart asks Andre if he likes little people like her, and Andre says that all she needs to worry about is her business, and Andre will get on with his.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: A*</strong></p><p> </p><p> WWF World Heavyweight Champion, Hulk Hogan, had an opportunity to say his peace heading into WrestleMania as well. The Hulkster notes that he “saw Andre’s true colors now, man” and now he has to face a different Hulk Hogan in the Silverdome--not his friend, not his pal….Andre was never the “gentle giant he claimed to be, he a timebomb brother--full of greed and jealousy…” Hogan continued “we could’ve had it all man--we shared a bond...but now, the pythons are primed for WrestleMania and the test of Andre’s life….”</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>Billy Jack Haynes & The British Bulldogs vs. Hercules Hernandez & The Hart Foundation w/ Bobby Heenan & Jimmy Hart</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Another WrestleMania primer in this one. The power of Billy Jack and Hercules was offset by the technical acumen and tag team work of the Bulldogs and Hart Foundation. Of course all of that went out the window as tempers started to flare and the match descended into chaos. Referee Tim White was left with no choice but to throw this one out as all 6 men broke out into an uncontrollable brawl that had to be broken up by backstage officials. </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 standing by with Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat and George “the Animal” Steele ahead of the big showdown with Randy “Macho Man” Savage for the Intercontinental Title. Steamboat pointed out that Randy Savage was voted “rulebreaker of the year” and tried to put Steamboat out of professional wrestling for good. When Savage came off the top rope with “that 20 pound ring bell, Randy Savage, you had no control...None!” Steamboat promised to take advantage of Savage’s madness and loss of control by exacting revenge the best way he knew how….taking the Intercontinental Title in front on the biggest stage of all.</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>Non-Title: Islander Haku vs. Randy “Macho Man” Savage w/Miss Elizabeth</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Savage was in action next, displaying his “madness” against a tough customer in Haku. Haku put up a fight, hitting Savage with an impressive display of (as Vince McMahon would say on commentary) “martial arts maneuvers,” including an array of chops, kicks, and headbutts. In the end however, “the Macho Man” and his patented flying elbow drop were too much to overcome for Haku and Savage headed into WrestleMania hot on a victory. </p><p> </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><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> Wednesday, Week 4</strong></p><p><strong> The Week's Matches From: The Nassau Coliseum</strong></p><p><strong> 16,234 in attendance (Sell Out)</strong></p><p><strong> Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon & Lord Alfred Hayes</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Ron Bass def. Dan Spivey by cheating <strong>(D)</strong></p><p> Slick and “The Natural” Butch Reed had some words for Koko B. Ware ahead of their WrestleMania match <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p> Koko B. Ware def. The Assassin <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p> Lanny Poffo read a pre-match poem poking fun at Harley Race and Bobby Heenan <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> Harley Race def. “Leaping” Lanny Poffo <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> Ken Resnick discussed how to order WrestleMania <strong>(D-)</strong></p><p> The Dream Team def. Pedro Morales & The Can-Am Connection when Johnny V interfered <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p> A special WrestleMania III music video (set to </p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/rggHKo62LgU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Wrestlemania 3 Theme"></iframe></div></div>) played hyping the big matches ahead: <em>Bigger! Better! Badder!</em> <strong>(B+)</strong><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Show Grade: C+</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>
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<p>Just a couple of quick notes on WrestleMania...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Celebs</strong></p><p> I will include celebs in my writeup (I mean what would WM3 be without Alice Cooper, Ueker, Aretha, etc.). That said, I have not added the actual workers into the database. I assume it's covered by the "B-Lists Celebrity" options on the show page.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Time of Show</strong></p><p> The Real WM3 was 3 hours...I bumped the time to 3 and 1/2 because I didn't want to make all the matches 4-7 minutes and tank my match grades.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Prediction Contest</strong></p><p> Below is the "official prediction card" for the contest. This card will actually count for *2* prediction games. I will award the overall winner (of both SNME and WM) a prize and the person with the best WM card an award as way to encourage people who didn't predict on SNME to predict for 'Mania as well. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </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="RojsmwL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RojsmwL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>The Official WrestleMania III Prediction Card</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="EBrQega.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EBrQega.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>WWF World Heavyweight Championship</strong></p><p> Hulk Hogan © vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hair vs. Hair</strong></p><p><strong> Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</strong></p><p> “Rowdy” Roddy Piper vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p> <strong>WWF Intercontinental Championship</strong></p><p> Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat w/George “the Animal” Steele vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Battle of the Full Nelson</strong></p><p> Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules Hernandez w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p> Tito Santana & The Young Stallions vs. Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Loser Must Bow</strong></p><p> The Junkyard Dog vs. Harley Race w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p> Jake “the Snake” Roberts w/Alice Cooper vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p> <strong>WWF World Tag Team Championship</strong></p><p><strong> Best 2 out of 3 Falls </strong></p><p> The British Bulldogs vs. The Hart Foundation © w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p> Koko B. Ware vs. "the Natural" Butch Reed w/Slick</p><p> </p><p> The Can-Am Connection vs. The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</p><p> </p><p> Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</p><p> </p><p> "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees vs. Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p> </p><p> <strong>For Additional Points (to help avoid tie-breakers):</strong></p><p> </p><p> One of the scheduled matches will not take place. Which one?</p><p> </p><p> A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni)</p><p> </p><p> Which match will open the show?</p><p> </p><p> Which match will grade the highest?</p><p> </p><p> Which match will grade the lowest?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Additional Comments and Feedback:</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p></div><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>Below is a reminder of prediction standings following SNME. RingRider is in the lead by a point, but it's literally anybody's game. Best of luck everybody and thanks for your support, comments, predictions and feedback!<p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="NuIzYsm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NuIzYsm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>
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<p>WWF World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan © </strong>vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

Hair vs. Hair</p><p>

Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</p><p>

<strong>“Rowdy” Roddy Piper </strong>vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat w/George “the Animal” Steele</strong> vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p> </p><p>

Battle of the Full Nelson</p><p>

Billy Jack Haynes vs. <strong>Hercules Hernandez w/Bobby Heenan</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Tito Santana & The Young Stallions</strong> vs. Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji</p><p> </p><p>

Loser Must Bow</p><p>

The Junkyard Dog vs. <strong>Harley Race w/Bobby Heenan</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jake “the Snake” Roberts w/Alice Cooper </strong>vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Best 2 out of 3 Falls</p><p>

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

Koko B. Ware vs. <strong>"The Natural" Butch Reed w/Slick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Can-Am Connection vs. <strong>The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs.<strong> King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees </strong>vs. Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p> </p><p>

For Additional Points (to help avoid tie-breakers):</p><p> </p><p>

One of the scheduled matches will not take place. Which one?</p><p>

Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules Hernandez w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni) Bruno Sammartino </p><p> </p><p>

Which match will open the show? </p><p>

The Can-Am Connection vs. The Dream Team</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the highest?</p><p>

Andre vs. Hogan</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the lowest?</p><p>

Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</p><p> </p><p>

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<p>WWF World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan © </strong>vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

<em>Andre certainly deserved to hold the big one in the WWF, but about 5-7 years earlier than here, and I don’t think you’re going to put the belt on him</em></p><p> </p><p>

Hair vs. Hair</p><p>

Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</p><p>

<strong>“Rowdy” Roddy Piper</strong> vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

<em>Adonis’ best days are behind him here too, and Piper ain’t gonna lose his hair, he’s got movies to make, didn’t They Live come out in the next 12 months or so</em></p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat</strong> w/George “the Animal” Steele vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p>

<em>Savage is going to start moving up towards the World Title soon, Steamboat is perfect to carry the “work rate” Title</em></p><p> </p><p>

Battle of the Full Nelson</p><p>

<strong>Billy Jack Haynes </strong>vs. Hercules Hernandez w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Tito Santana & The Young Stallions </strong>vs. Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji</p><p>

<em>I’m probably wrong with this one, Orton and Muraco are certainly bigger stars than the Stallions, but at the same time I don’t see them prodomanently featuring in your plans going forward, so why not give the youngsters the rub</em></p><p> </p><p>

Loser Must Bow</p><p>

The Junkyard Dog vs. <strong>Harley Race </strong>w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

<em>But JYD won’t bow</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jake “the Snake” Roberts</strong> w/Alice Cooper vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

<em>I love Jake Roberts</em></p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Best 2 out of 3 Falls</p><p>

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

<em>I’m torn with this one, Dynamite is half knackered by now though, so one last run for the Bulldogs would have to be now or never, and the Hart Foundation have plenty of time to regain the belts</em></p><p> </p><p>

Koko B. Ware vs.<strong> "The Natural" Butch Reed </strong>w/Slick</p><p>

<em>Meh, I never liked Koko or non Doom Butch Reed</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Can-Am Connection </strong>vs. The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver</strong> vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees</strong> vs. Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p>

<em>My god, outside of the Bee’s this match is my idea of hell</em></p><p> </p><p>

For Additional Points (to help avoid tie-breakers):</p><p> </p><p>

One of the scheduled matches will not take place. Which one?</p><p>

<strong>Koko/Reed</strong></p><p> </p><p>

A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni) <strong>Bruno Sammartino </strong></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will open the show? </p><p>

<strong>Tag Titles</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the highest?</p><p>

<strong>Hogan/Andre</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the lowest?</p><p>

<strong>Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="KnowYourEnemy" data-cite="KnowYourEnemy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni) Bruno Sammartino </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="to4sty" data-cite="to4sty" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni) <strong>Bruno Sammartino </strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> So from a place of guilt, I want to warn you guys that Bruno has been on color on SuperStars of Wrestling. It's my fault you haven't noticed him because I haven't given really any lines. KYE and to4sty, if you want to change your picks, you can. </p><p> </p><p> Full disclosure, the wrestler who is the correct answer to the bonus question is a not on the starting roster...</p>
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<p>Hulk Hogan - <em>Hulkamania is 110% cemented here as he slams and defeats the "15 years undefeated" Giant!</em></p><p>

Roddy Piper - <em>Hulk Lives at the same show that "The Rowdy One" dies, as he rides into the sunset (for now).</em></p><p>

Ricky Steamboat - <em>There's really nowhere for Savage to go if he retains, whereas him dropping it means he can only go up.</em></p><p>

Hercules - <em>Get that Billy Jerk out of here and make way for mah' boy Herc!</em></p><p>

Tito and Stallions - <em>Plucky White Meat Babyfaces pick up the plucky win.</em></p><p>

Harley Race - <em>Harley makes a solid challenger for Hulk post-Andre.</em></p><p>

Honky Tonk - <em>This should push him into IC contendership fully, where he can potentially become the greatest Intercontinental champion of all time.</em></p><p>

Hart Foundation - <em>How far the Bulldogs have fallen in one year. Sure, they're in the same match (competing for the Tag belts) but in Dynamite's condition (bad back + bad attitude) you're better off going with the incumbents.</em></p><p>

Butch Reed - <em>Another strong IC title contender; plus, this is what Koko is employed to do. Look good on TV but lose the big match to the rising heel.</em></p><p>

Can-Am - <em>They are a strong contender for taking the Tag belts from the Harts, so long as Zenk stays sane.</em></p><p>

Hillbilly/Haiti/Littlebrook - <em>Let's see some Bundy squashes!</em></p><p>

Duggan/Kirschner/Bees - <em>MASKED CONFUSION</em></p><p> </p><p>

1. I'll say Can-Am vs. Dream Team, because I could see Greg and Dino laying out Beefcake before the match starts.</p><p>

2. Pat Patterson, getting in his Mania payday!</p><p>

3. Tito/Stallions vs. Davis/Orton/Muraco</p><p>

4. Savage/Steamboat</p><p>

5. Race/JYD, because Dog will probably be wasted on some drugs.</p>

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<p>Just want to say great diary and build to WM Iii. Hopefully history will get a few adjustments in the coming months</p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan</strong> © vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

<strong>Man I want to pull the trigger so bad here, I really do. Seeing Andre end Hogan’s title reign here would do my good</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hair vs. Hair</p><p>

Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</p><p>

“<strong>Rowdy” Roddy Piper</strong> vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

<strong>No history change here</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat w/George “the Animal” Steele</strong> vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p>

<strong>Love Macho but he has bigger fish to fry and he is bigger than the IC title</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Battle of the Full Nelson</p><p>

Billy Jack Haynes vs. <strong>Hercules Hernandez</strong> w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

Tito Santana & The Young Stallions vs. <strong>Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji</strong></p><p><strong>

Poor Chico gets stuck with the young stallion</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Loser Must Bow</p><p>

The Junkyard Dog vs. <strong>Harley Race</strong> w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

<strong>Loved Harley he was a great NWA champion and a mans man to be sure. But he was definitely on the downside of his career, but so was JYD</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jake “the Snake” Roberts w/Alice Cooper</strong> vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

<strong>probably by DQ but hopefully Jake gets the title</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Best 2 out of 3 Falls</p><p>

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

Koko B. Ware vs. "<strong>The Natural" Butch Reed w/Slick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Can-Am Connection</strong> vs. The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</p><p> </p><p>

Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. <strong>King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees vs. <strong>Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</strong></p><p> </p><p>

For Additional Points (to help avoid tie-breakers):</p><p> </p><p>

One of the scheduled matches will not take place. Which one?</p><p>

<strong>I origianally thought Billy Jerk vs Herc but the one I hated more back in the day was Bundy vs Hillbilly with the midgets. So I’ll go with that one</strong></p><p> </p><p>

A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni) <strong>Thanks to Matt pointing out the obvious missed interview by me on Superstar. I’m going completely wildcard with Jerry Lawler.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will open the show? <strong>Can Am vs Dream Team</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the highest?</p><p>

<strong>Steamboat vs Savage</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the lowest?</p><p>

<strong>If it goes on this match will be the worst. Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo, if it gets dropped then I’d say Koko vs Butch Reed </strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<p>WWF World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan ©</strong> vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

Hair vs. Hair</p><p>

Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</p><p>

<strong>“Rowdy” Roddy Piper</strong> vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat w/George “the Animal” Steele</strong> vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p> </p><p>

Battle of the Full Nelson</p><p>

Billy Jack Haynes vs. <strong>Hercules Hernandez w/Bobby Heenan</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

Tito Santana & The Young Stallions vs.<strong> Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

Loser Must Bow</p><p>

<strong>The Junkyard Dog</strong> vs. Harley Race w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

Jake “the Snake” Roberts w/Alice Cooper vs. <strong>The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Best 2 out of 3 Falls</p><p>

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

Koko B. Ware vs. <strong>"the Natural" Butch Reed w/Slick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Can-Am Connection vs. <strong>The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</strong></p><p><strong>

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Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. <strong>King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees vs. <strong>Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</strong></p>

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<p>I've not read back, just thought I'd jump in with a one off prediction.</p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

Hulk Hogan © vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

- Andre to take this, basically because I just think it'd be an interesting shift and could fit nicely with the alumni appearing. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Hair vs. Hair</p><p>

Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</p><p>

“Rowdy” Roddy Piper vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

- Piper, for no other reason than promo after promo about Adonis looking like a fat pig and being called Adrionk is comedy gold.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat w/George “the Animal” Steele vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p>

- Steamboat by dq, Savage enraged by Steele trying to give Liz a big sloppy one.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Battle of the Full Nelson</p><p>

Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules Hernandez w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

- Hernandez, Hernandez to then go on to be the wall to get through before Andre.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Tito Santana & The Young Stallions vs. Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji</p><p>

- The faces to take the win here</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Loser Must Bow</p><p>

The Junkyard Dog vs. Harley Race w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

- I've always felt the way JYD left Mid South would have made things difficult in the WWF locker room. Harley is the perfect man to send JYD a message and why not on the grandest stage. Race to win, should the match take place.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Jake “the Snake” Roberts w/Alice Cooper vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

- Jake to bury Ferris, Alice to knock out Jimmy.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Best 2 out of 3 Falls</p><p>

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

- Hart Foundation, with an under current of the Bulldogs starting a build towards a split/tension storyline.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Koko B. Ware vs. "The Natural" Butch Reed w/Slick</p><p>

- Koko for a bit of simple fan favourite candyfloss</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

The Can-Am Connection vs. The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</p><p>

- Two at ringside, plenty of scope for a quick Can-Am pin during some Ref interaction.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</p><p>

- Where''s the remote...erm, erm, Jim with all four midgets pinning Bundy.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees vs. Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p>

- Face victory, the heels may have a mass falling out </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

For Additional Points (to help avoid tie-breakers):</p><p> </p><p>

One of the scheduled matches will not take place. Which one?</p><p>

JYD vs Harley</p><p> </p><p>

A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni) Superstar Billy Graham, presents Andre with the belt and maybe even does comms </p><p> </p><p>

Which match will open the show? </p><p>

Koko vs Butch</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the highest?</p><p>

Andre vs. Hogan</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the lowest?</p><p>

Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</p><p> </p><p>

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Liking what I have managed to read, good style and you're capturing plenty of the era. Watching Prime Time is always good, just highlights how poor things have indeed gotten now.</p>

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<p>WWF World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan © </strong>vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

<em>Andre certainly deserved to hold the big one in the WWF, but about 5-7 years earlier than here, and I don’t think you’re going to put the belt on him</em></p><p> </p><p>

Hair vs. Hair</p><p>

Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</p><p>

<strong>“Rowdy” Roddy Piper</strong> vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

<em>Adonis’ best days are behind him here too, and Piper ain’t gonna lose his hair, he’s got movies to make, didn’t They Live come out in the next 12 months or so</em></p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat</strong> w/George “the Animal” Steele vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p>

<em>Savage is going to start moving up towards the World Title soon, Steamboat is perfect to carry the “work rate” Title</em></p><p> </p><p>

Battle of the Full Nelson</p><p>

Billy Jack Haynes vs. <strong>Hercules Hernandez </strong>w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Tito Santana & The Young Stallions </strong>vs. Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji</p><p>

<em>I’m probably wrong with this one, Orton and Muraco are certainly bigger stars than the Stallions, but at the same time I don’t see them prodomanently featuring in your plans going forward, so why not give the youngsters the rub</em></p><p> </p><p>

Loser Must Bow</p><p>

The Junkyard Dog vs. <strong>Harley Race </strong>w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

<em>But JYD won’t bow</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jake “the Snake” Roberts</strong> w/Alice Cooper vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

<em>I love Jake Roberts</em></p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Best 2 out of 3 Falls</p><p>

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

<em>I’m torn with this one, Dynamite is half knackered by now though, so one last run for the Bulldogs would have to be now or never, and the Hart Foundation have plenty of time to regain the belts</em></p><p> </p><p>

Koko B. Ware vs.<strong> "The Natural" Butch Reed </strong>w/Slick</p><p>

<em>Meh, I never liked Koko or non Doom Butch Reed</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Can-Am Connection </strong>vs. The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver</strong> vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees</strong> vs. Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p>

<em>My god, outside of the Bee’s this match is my idea of hell</em></p><p> </p><p>

For Additional Points (to help avoid tie-breakers):</p><p> </p><p>

One of the scheduled matches will not take place. Which one?</p><p>

<strong>Koko/Reed</strong></p><p> </p><p>

A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni) <strong>Billy Graham </strong></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will open the show? </p><p>

<strong>Tag Titles</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the highest?</p><p>

<strong>Hogan/Andre</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the lowest?</p><p>

Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</p><p> </p><p>

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<p>WWF World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan ©</strong> vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

Hair vs. Hair</p><p>

Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</p><p>

<strong>“Rowdy” Roddy Piper</strong> vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat w/George “the Animal” Steele</strong> vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p> </p><p>

Battle of the Full Nelson</p><p>

Billy Jack Haynes vs. <strong>Hercules Hernandez w/Bobby Heenan</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Tito Santana & The Young Stallions</strong> vs. Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji</p><p> </p><p>

Loser Must Bow</p><p>

The Junkyard Dog vs. <strong>Harley Race w/Bobby Heenan</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jake “the Snake” Roberts w/Alice Cooper</strong> vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Best 2 out of 3 Falls </p><p>

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

Koko B. Ware vs. <strong>"the Natural" Butch Reed w/Slick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Can-Am Connection</strong> vs. The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</p><p> </p><p>

Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. <strong>King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees vs. <strong>Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</strong></p><p> </p><p>

For Additional Points (to help avoid tie-breakers):</p><p> </p><p>

One of the scheduled matches will not take place. Which one?- Race/JYD</p><p> </p><p>

A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni)- Superstar Billy Graham</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will open the show?- Can-Am Connection/Harts</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the highest?- Steamboat/Savage</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the lowest?- Jim & Pals/Bundy & Pals</p>

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<p>WWF World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan ©</strong> vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

<em>HOGAN MUST POSE!!!</em></p><p> </p><p>

Hair vs. Hair</p><p>

Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</p><p>

<strong>“Rowdy” Roddy Piper</strong> vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

<em>Complete with Bruti turning into the Barber! Brutus the *beep beep* Barber Beefcake.</em></p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat</strong> w/George “the Animal” Steele vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p>

<em>Hopefully his wife giving birth won't derail this title reign.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Battle of the Full Nelson</p><p>

Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules Hernandez w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

<em>No contest as the match doesn't even get officially started.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Tito Santana & The Young Stallions vs. <strong>Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco</strong> w/Mr. Fuji</p><p>

<em>Build up heat for Danny so that Tito can finally give him his payback down the road and make it worth it.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Loser Must Bow</p><p>

The Junkyard Dog vs. <strong>Harley Race</strong> w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

<em>But then JYD will crown the king with a steel chair.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Jake “the Snake” Roberts w/Alice Cooper vs. <strong>The Honky Tonk Man</strong> w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

<em>Jake gets himself disqualified as he doesn't care about the win or loss, he just wants to get payback.</em></p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Best 2 out of 3 Falls </p><p>

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

<em>Can't see putting the straps back on the Bulldogs given how Dynamite is always starting something in each game.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Koko B. Ware vs. <strong>"The Natural" Butch Reed</strong> w/Slick</p><p>

<em>Good way to build up Butch Reed as a challenger for both Ricky Steamboat and Hulk Hogan.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Can-Am Connection</strong> vs. The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</p><p>

<em>Probably will have to use the Keep Strong note here, but it serves as a good way to break up the Dream Team.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver</strong> vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</p><p>

<em>Bundy to squash Little Beaver!</em></p><p> </p><p>

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees vs. <strong>Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik</strong> w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p>

<em>Lost in all the mayhem as everyone else is brawling outside the ring, Kamala drops the big splash on Corporal Kirchner for the win.</em></p><p> </p><p>

For Additional Points (to help avoid tie-breakers):</p><p> </p><p>

One of the scheduled matches will not take place. Which one?</p><p>

<em>Herc vs. Billy Jack as they'll get into a big brawl, with Herc laying out Billy Jack with his chain and bloodying him up, causing the match to never "officially" start.</em></p><p> </p><p>

A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni)</p><p>

<em>Unless I'm reading a different diary, Superstar Billy Graham has been featured here as he was interviewed by Lord Alfred Hayes. It was a toss up between Bob Backlund and Ken Patera for me, but I'll officially go with Ken Patera.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will open the show?</p><p>

<em>Can-Ams vs. Dream Team to get the show off to a strong start, and to give time for Beefer to re-emerge later on in the night.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the highest?</p><p>

<em>I'll actually go with Hulk Hogan vs. Andre because of their starting pop, assuming you go over the length of time threshold.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the lowest?</p><p>

<em>Hillbilly and his buddies vs. King Kong Bundy and his pests.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Additional Comments and Feedback:</p><p>

<em>I'm looking forward to seeing what you do post-WM, when the real fantasy booking can begin while keeping in tune with the way the WWF operated at the time. </em><img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

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<p>WWF World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan ©</strong> vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p>

-must pose, brother</p><p> </p><p>

Hair vs. Hair</p><p>

Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</p><p>

<strong>“Rowdy” Roddy Piper</strong> vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

-Brutus does the shaving</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat w/George “the Animal” Steele</strong> vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p>

-Flip a coin here, but the conventional wisdom is you let Savage move off of the title and onto other things</p><p> </p><p>

Battle of the Full Nelson</p><p>

Billy Jack Haynes vs. <strong>Hercules Hernandez w/Bobby Heenan</strong></p><p>

-so far its been all faces, so I'll pick a heel</p><p> </p><p>

Tito Santana & The Young Stallions vs. <strong>Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji</strong></p><p>

-Chico's chase of Davis continues on</p><p> </p><p>

Loser Must Bow</p><p>

The Junkyard Dog vs. <strong>Harley Race w/Bobby Heenan</strong></p><p>

-The greatest wrestler on God's green earth...</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jake “the Snake” Roberts w/Alice Cooper</strong> vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</p><p>

-DDT! DDT! DDT!</p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Best 2 out of 3 Falls </p><p>

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

-Another coin flip, but I'd like to see you bring the Bulldogs back to prominence</p><p> </p><p>

Koko B. Ware vs. <strong>"the Natural" Butch Reed w/Slick</strong></p><p>

-The era Butch Reed look like a million bucks</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Can-Am Connection</strong> vs. The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</p><p>

-Brutus has a face turn to make</p><p> </p><p>

Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. <strong>King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</strong></p><p>

-I know how this played in real life, but Bundy is the only guy in this match going forward who has a chance to be a decent player for you</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees</strong> vs. Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p>

-USA! USA! USA!</p><p> </p><p>

For Additional Points (to help avoid tie-breakers):</p><p> </p><p>

One of the scheduled matches will not take place. Which one?</p><p>

-Herc and Billy Jack...perhaps Herc gives him a "pearl harbor job"</p><p> </p><p>

A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni)</p><p>

-I've been paying attention so I know it won't be Superstar or Bruno...I'll add a new name to the mix: Big John Studd</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will open the show?</p><p>

Can-Am/Dream Team</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the highest?</p><p>

Andre/Hogan</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the lowest?</p><p>

Midgets</p><p> </p><p>

Additional Comments and Feedback:</p><p>

Super pumped! Can't wait to see how you put it all together!</p>

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<p>WWF World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan ©</strong> vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

Hair vs. Hair</p><p>

Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</p><p>

<strong>“Rowdy” Roddy Piper</strong> vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat w/George “the Animal” Steele</strong> vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p> </p><p>

Battle of the Full Nelson</p><p>

Billy Jack Haynes vs. <strong>Hercules Hernandez</strong> w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Tito Santana & The Young Stallions</strong> vs. Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji</p><p> </p><p>

Loser Must Bow</p><p>

The Junkyard Dog vs.<strong> Harley Race w/Bobby Heenan</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jake “the Snake” Roberts w/Alice Cooper</strong> vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Best 2 out of 3 Falls </p><p>

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

Koko B. Ware vs. <strong>"the Natural" Butch Reed w/Slick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Can-Am Connection</strong> vs. The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver</strong> vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees</strong> vs. Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p> </p><p>

For Additional Points (to help avoid tie-breakers):</p><p> </p><p>

One of the scheduled matches will not take place. Which one? "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees vs. Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p> </p><p>

A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? Bruno Sammartino</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will open the show? Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the highest? Hulk Hogan © vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the lowest? Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</p>

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<p>WWF World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan ©</strong> vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

Hair vs. Hair</p><p>

Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</p><p>

<strong>“Rowdy” Roddy Piper</strong> vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat w/George “the Animal” Steele</strong> vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Battle of the Full Nelson</p><p>

Billy Jack Haynes vs. <strong>Hercules Hernandez w/Bobby Heenan</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Tito Santana & The Young Stallions</strong><strong><strong> vs. Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> </strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>

Loser Must Bow</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>

The Junkyard Dog vs. </strong></strong><strong><strong><strong>Harley Race w/Bobby Heenan</strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> </strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>

</strong></strong><strong><strong><strong>Jake “the Snake” Roberts w/Alice Cooper</strong></strong></strong><strong><strong> vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> </strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>

WWF World Tag Team Championship</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>

Best 2 out of 3 Falls </strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>

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

Koko B. Ware vs. </strong></strong></strong></strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>"the Natural" Butch Reed w/Slick</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

</strong></strong></strong></strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>The Can-Am Connection</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><strong><strong><strong><strong> vs. The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. </strong></strong></strong></strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

</strong></strong></strong></strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><strong><strong><strong><strong> vs. Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

For Additional Points (to help avoid tie-breakers):</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

One of the scheduled matches will not take place. Which one?</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

Koko v Butch</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni)</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

Freddie Blassie</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

Which match will open the show?</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

Bulldogs v Hart foundation</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

Which match will grade the highest?</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

Andre/Hogan</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

Which match will grade the lowest?</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

Hillbillies v Bundys</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>

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<p>WWF World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Hulk Hogan ©</strong> vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

Hair vs. Hair</p><p>

Roddy Piper’s Retirement Match</p><p>

<strong>“Rowdy” Roddy Piper</strong> vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Intercontinental Championship</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat w/George “the Animal” Steele</strong> vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</p><p> </p><p>

Battle of the Full Nelson</p><p>

Billy Jack Haynes vs. <strong>Hercules Hernandez</strong> w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

Tito Santana & The Young Stallions vs. Danny Davis, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. & "Magnificent" Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji</p><p> </p><p>

Loser Must Bow</p><p>

The Junkyard Dog vs. <strong>Harley Race </strong>w/Bobby Heenan</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jake “the Snake” Roberts w/Alice Cooper</strong> vs. The Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> </p><p>

WWF World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

Best 2 out of 3 Falls </p><p>

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

Koko B. Ware vs. "<strong>the Natural" Butch Reed </strong>w/Slick</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Can-Am Connection</strong> vs. The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</p><p> </p><p>

Hillbilly Jim, The Haiti Kid & Little Beaver vs. <strong>King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

<strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Corporal Kirchner, & The Killer Bees</strong> vs. Kamala, Sika, Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik w/Slick, The Wizard & Kim Chee</p><p> </p><p>

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One of the scheduled matches will not take place. Which one? Hillbilly/Bundy with the midgets, bundy to take out a midget before the bell rings</p><p> </p><p>

A worker who has not been seen in this diary will appear, who will it be? (Hint: it's a WW(W)F alumni)<strong>Billy Graham</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will open the show? <strong>Bulldogs v Harts</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the highest? <strong>Hogan v Andre</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Which match will grade the lowest? <strong>Duggan and co</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong> </strong><img alt="2eHWKKW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2eHWKKW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> WWF WrestleMania III (Part I)</strong></p><p><strong> Sunday, Week 4</strong></p><p><strong> From: The Pontiac Silverdome</strong></p><p><strong> 93,173 in attendance (Sellout)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="ALafsdBs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ALafsdBs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GHPy0Ofs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GHPy0Ofs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse “the Body” Ventura</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><span>http://info.detnews.com/pix/news/2007/wrestlemania3_02082007/w-silverdome.jpg</span></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;"><p><strong>Welcome</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> <iframe width="270" height="165" src="</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ENTeYfAKhk" rel="external nofollow"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ENTeYfAKhk"</strong></a><strong> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> As some sweet jazz music plays through the opening graphics, the show opens on the mass of humanity that is the jam-pack Pontiac Silverdome. Vince McMahon, complete in a sweet crushed velvet jacket, red bowtie and matching cumberbun, is standing in the ring…</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="DbPriOY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DbPriOY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the magnificent Silverdome, and welcome to WrestleMania III!” After taking a moment to admire the crowd and the accomplishment that the WWF has achieved by putting together this mammoth spectacle, Vince introduces “the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin!” to sing America the Beautiful. </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:8px;"><strong>OOC:</strong></span><span style="font-size:8px;"> I tried to find a clip of this performance, but turned up short… That said, Aretha killed it here. If you have never seen this rendition, go out of your way to fire up the WWE Network and watch Aretha kill it.</span></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;"><img alt="HL6y5lG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HL6y5lG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong> vs. </strong><img alt="3YVJSh6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3YVJSh6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="id6kt9Ds.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/id6kt9Ds.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> Koko B. Ware vs. "the Natural" Butch Reed w/Slick</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Butch Reed and his manager Slick were already in the ring to start things off whereas Koko got the whole entrance in the mini-ring and a chance the parade Frankie out. Koko was still flapping his way down the aisle as Ventura quipped, “You know what the ‘B’ stands for Gorilla? Buckwheat…” <span style="font-size:8px;">(It was a different tim folks, that said doesn't make it okay. Just wanted to include it for authenticity sake...).</span></p><p> </p><p> The Birdman got the early advantage on Reed, using his quickness to pepper the big man with jabs before finally dropping him with a dropkick. Reed rolled to the floor to conference with Slick and regroup (causing Gorilla to ask “doesn’t Reed know there are no timeouts in wrestling?”). Upon entering the ring, Reed was able to capture some momentum by pressing a power attack.</p><p> </p><p> Koko did stage a minor comeback, hopping over Reed’s back for a sunset flip and a 2-count. With Frankie rooting him on, The Birdman kept at The Natural. Everything was going Koko’s way as he had Reed up in the air for the Ghostbuster (Koko’s version of the Brainbuster, an impressive finish for the time), Slick grabbed Koko’s feet causing Reed to crash down atop The Birdman for a press and the cheap win. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Butch Reed</strong></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;"><img alt="GPm7OGm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GPm7OGm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="U8LTooI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/U8LTooI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong> vs. </strong><img alt="SW6HGmQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SW6HGmQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ox4vZXZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ox4vZXZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DExHbIks.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DExHbIks.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Sx7gWCws.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Sx7gWCws.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> The Can-Am Connection vs. The Dream Team w/Johnny V & Dino Bravo</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Tag-team action was on deck next. As Howard Finkel presented the two teams, Monsoon was quick to point out the dissension in the ranks over on The Dream Team side of things but Ventura was impressed by Valentine’s new ring robe (As Monsoon noted “better believe that cost ‘him a few bucks…”).</p><p> </p><p> Martel and Zenk got the early step on Beefcake, impressing both announcers. Even as Beefcake tagged out, Martel just kept the momentum going against The Hammer. With both Johnny V. and Dino Bravo on the floor, the Dream Team did eventually take control. Using quick tags, Beefcake and Valentine cut Zenk off from Martel and dished out the punishment. </p><p> </p><p> As Zenk began showing signs of life again, Beefcake taunted Martel drawing him and Valentine both into the ring. As the referee tried to clear them out, Dino Bravo climbed the top turnbuckle looking to clobber Zenk who was being held by Beefcake. Zenk slipped free and Bravo smashed Beefcake before rolling out of the ring. On the outside, Martel had broken free of Valentine and was ready for the hot tag as Beefcake tried to recover. Zenk made the tag in time for a dazed Beefcake to eat a high-cross body from Martel and the pin.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners: The Can-Am Connection</strong></p><p><strong> Grade: C</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> As The Can-Am Connection celebrated and headed off to the back, all four members The Dream Team remained in the ring. Johnny V. was jabbing his finger into Beefcake’s chest, clearly admonishing him. Beefcake wasn’t having it, slapping Johnny’s finger away before shoving his own finger in Johnny’s face. Valentine laid a hand on Beefcake in an attempt to calm him down, but Brutus shoved him away and glared at his partner. A close shot of Beefcake’s face saw him clearly stating “I quit!” before heading off to the back alone.</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;"><img alt="XehctOL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XehctOL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XehctOL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XehctOL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong><img alt="4eTzDVg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4eTzDVg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nULMD75.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nULMD75.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong> vs. </strong><img alt="9DUxG37.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9DUxG37.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tw1jtMu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tw1jtMu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TMMrpOUs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TMMrpOUs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> WWF World Tag Team Championship</strong></p><p><strong> Best 2 out of 3 Falls </strong></p><p><strong> The British Bulldogs vs. The Hart Foundation © w/Jimmy Hart</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Entertainment Tonight host, Mary Hart, joined Monsoon and Ventura as a special guest commentator for this one. The only real comment she added was that she wanted to make it known that even though “(they) shared the name, she had no relation or affiliation with Jimmy Hart and the Hart Foundation.” Monsoon and Ventura explained to Mary that the first fall of 2/3 falls matches was the most critical, as it set the pace for the rest of the bout…</p><p> </p><p> For the better part of 12 minutes, these two teams displayed phenomenal skill, athleticism and teamwork as they exchanged a bevy of hard-hitting, fast paced, tag team offense to one another. Neither team could edge out the other for the first fall and tempers were soon flaring with the hits and slams coming harder and harder. </p><p> </p><p> Referee Joey Marella was getting a work out, admonishing both corners as he enforced the 5-counts for double-teams. When Mary Hart questioned why he was letting so much go, Ventura explained that no one wants to see a title decided by disqualification and Marella wanted a clear winner and loser. As if on cue, things took a turn. As Marella was forcing Davey Boy back into his corner, Jimmy Hart tossed his megaphone to Bret Hart who clocked The Dynamite Kid in the head. Dynamite crumbled to the mat and Bret quickly dropped across the Kid as Marella turned and counted the first fall in favor of the Hart Foundation.</p><p> </p><p> Davey Boy quickly stormed into the ring and wildly pointed the megaphone on the mat that had previously been missed by Marella. Marella picked up the megaphone and went the floor, having a brief conversation with the timekeeper and Howard Finkel. The Fink then announced that match was now tied one fall apiece, awarding the first fall to the Hart Foundation, and the second to the Bulldogs via disqualification. Additionally, Marella was ejecting Jimmy Hart from ringside! While Venuta couldn’t believe Marella was disqualifying the Harts for something he never saw, Monsoon and Mary Hart loved that justice would be carried out! </p><p> </p><p> As Jimmy Hart threw a tantrum on the outside as he was forced to leave, Davey Boy attacked Bret Hart and the Bulldogs took an early advantage for the deciding fall. Once again the fans were treated to a hard-hitting and fast moving contest with both teams exchanging counters and tags as they searched for the elusive pin. </p><p> </p><p> As the intensity built all over again, The Anvil and Davey Boy found themselves brawling outside the ring as Dynamite battered Bret with a devastating snap suplex inside. The Kid then fired Hart into the ropes but Hart reversed. Bret dropped down and As Dynamite went into the ropes, Neidhart grabbed his leg. Dynamite stopped and turned to Neidhart giving Bret an opening for an O’Conner roll and a shocking finish! As quick as that, The Hart Foundation would be leaving WrestleMania as tag team champions...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners: The Hart Foundation (2 falls to 1)</strong></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;"><img alt="hMfOnBE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hMfOnBE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong> vs. </strong><img alt="cL19Gmo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cL19Gmo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="usRBQB1s.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/usRBQB1s.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> Battle of the Full Nelson</strong></p><p><strong> Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules Hernandez w/Bobby Heenan</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Billy Jack Haynes and Hercules was quite a departure from the technical display in the previous match, but tensions were no less high. The two big brawlers had a lot of bad blood going as far back to the late fall of 1986. The opening minutes of the bout was a feeling out process for both men--each trying to up the other in displays of strength and an opportunity to slap on the Full Nelson, a favorite maneuver of both men. </p><p> </p><p> With the stalemate firmly in toe, Hercules offered up his hands for a test of strength. An uncertain Billy Jack looked to the fans before reluctantly agreeing to the classic “Greco-Roman Knuckle Lock.” The two came chest-to-chest, again neither getting a clear advantage. Slowly, Hercules was able to muscle the big man proudly from Portland down to his knees. With the fans in his corner, Billy Jack slowly turned the wrists and forced himself up from his knees as the tide turned! Hercules dolled a swift kick to the gut rather than to go down in the test of strength. </p><p> </p><p> Hercules then dumped Billy Jack to the floor unceremoniously and mugged to the crowd as Billy Jack suffered a kick from Bobby Heenan on the outside. Herc came to the floor and draped Haynes against the ringpost. As Hernandez came with a fight hand, Billy Jack ducked and Hercules punched the post with all of his might! Hercules quickly doubled-over clutching his injured hand. Billy Jack tossed Hercules back into the ring and went on the attack, clubbing Hercules in an attempt to soften him up for the Full Nelson. </p><p> </p><p> As Billy Jack locked his hands above his head, signaling to the crowd that he was looking to slap on the patented hold, we got a shot of Bobby Heenan wrestling Hercules' chains away from one of the Federettes. The Weasel slid the chains into the ring to the awaiting Hercules. As Billy Jack looked to apply the Full Nelson, Hercules clobbered him with the chain! Immediately referee Tim White called for the disqualification.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Billy Jack Haynes via DQ</strong></p><p><strong> Grade: C+</strong></p><p><strong> </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> The ring bell kept ringing but Hercules continued his attack on the Portland native as Heenan egged him on. Hercules wrapped his chain around his fist and pounded on Billy Jack as the blood poured from Hayne’s forehead. It took a bevy of backstage officials to break Hercules off as Billy Jack was helped to the back, the damage done. Ventura noted “he doesn’t look like the guy who won the match to me…”</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>Promo</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Backstage, we were greeted by “the Macho Man” Randy Savage, and these epic words:</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><iframe width="270" height="165" src="</p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nZjUN9sJapU" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/nZjUN9sJapU"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p></p><p></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;"><img alt="nEDl6G4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nEDl6G4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong><img alt="VQHogiT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VQHogiT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QiFT25As.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QiFT25As.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong> vs. </strong><img alt="JpJCH0G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JpJCH0G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Svg9izms.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Svg9izms.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> WWF Intercontinental Championship</strong></p><p><strong> Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat w/George “the Animal” Steele vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage © w/Miss Elizabeth</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Both competitors, accompanied by their managers, received strong reactions as they entered on the special ring carts. Both men looked extra intense as Monsoon and Ventura did an excellent job reviewing Savage violently injuring Steamboat’s throat back in November. Ventura pointed out that Steamboat would have to keep his cool for the match as the champion had the advantage, reminding the viewers that the title could not change hands on a disqualification or count out. </p><p> </p><p> As the bell rung, the two circled one another, looking for an opening. Steamboat shot for a leg but Savage simply rolled out, avoiding. As the two circled again, Savage quickly dropped to the floor and grabbed Elizabeth by the hand and pulled her away from the lurking George Steele. Monsoon was quick to point out the distraction “the Animal” was for Savage and Ventura scoffed at Steamboat using “cheap tactics.” Eventually the two exchanged holds on the mat a bit before each took turns coming off the ropes. Steamboat came out ahead, taking Savage over with multiple arm drags. Knowing Savage’s elbow being an intrical part of his offense, Steamboat kept the attack focused on the arm, employing an arm-wringer and wrist-control to toss Savage about. The coup-de-gras of the sequence saw Steamboat dive over the top rope, hanging Savage’s arm out to dry across the rope. </p><p> </p><p> As Steamboat came back in the ring, Savage rolled out. When Steamboat gave chase, Savage came back in and caught “the Dragon” with an ax-handle as Steamboat came through the ropes. Now it was Savage’s time to go on the attack. Nursing his arm as he went, Savage focused his attack on Steamboat’s neck and throat, a callback to the injury that brought us here. Savage drove his elbow, knee and stomped Steamboat’s neck and throat, even going as far as to choke the man, testing referee David Hebner's warnings and 5 count. Next, Savage tossed Steamboat into the ropes but the challenger came back with high-cross body, good for a surprise 2 count. The next minute was furious action as the two criss-crossed the ropes with Steamboat knocking Savage down 3 times and immediately going for a cover--Savage narrowly kicking out each time. Eventually “the Macho Man” fooled Steamboat on the criss-cross exchange and was able to launch a devastating flying knee to Steamboat’s back, knocking him to the mat in a crumpled heat. Savage grabbed Steamboat by the hair and simply tossed him out of the ring--but alas! Steamboat skinned the cat! As “the Dragon” looked to come back in, Savage stayed a step ahead and replied with a clothesline that did successfully send Steamboat to the floor.</p><p> </p><p> The Intercontinental Champion climbed the turnbuckle, no doubt looking for his “bombs away” ax-handle smash but George Steele stepped in front of the downed Steamboat. “The Animal” gestured to Savage as “the Macho Man” appealed the referee. Ventura was critical of Steele’s play on commentary as Savage dropped off the turnbuckle and rolled to the outside. Savage shoved Steele out of his way and continued to pummel Steamboat with jabs. Next Savage tossed “the Dragon” over the top guardrail and into the first row of fans before getting back in the ring, no doubt seeking a count out victory. Again George Steele asserted himself in the match, this time helping Steamboat back to his feet and depositing him in the ring to avoid the count out. Ventura questioned Monsoon, asking how he could condone Steele’s behavior while simultaneously criticized other managers earlier in the night. Monsoon simply responded “The Animal’s not a manager Jess, he’s just a friend…”</p><p> </p><p> Savage grabbed the inert form of Ricky Steamboat and once again tossed him over the top rope to the floor, this time to the other side of the ring, away from Steele. Savage once again mounted the turnbuckle and this time connected with “bombs away.” Both Ventura and Monsoon were coming to the agreement that this one might be over and Steamboat was “on dream street.” Now it was Savage’s turn to go for a quick run of consecutive near-falls. “The Dragon” wouldn’t die however, narrowly kicking out 4 pin attempts in a row. Savage threw everything he had at Steamboat; running elbows, another axe-handle off the top, and draping Steamboat over the top rope throat first--but none of it could get it done. </p><p> </p><p> Over twenty minutes into the bout, and the battle raged on. Savage continued to pile it on, a vertical suplex, an atomic drop, and a gutwrench suplex and still Steamboat kicked out. “The Dragon” began showing signs of life once again, coming at the champion with a series of fists and martial arts strikes. Following a bevy on karate chops, it was Savage’s turn to take the ride over the top, landing right at the feet of a very worried Elizabeth. Steamboat dropped to floor and rammed the Macho Man’s head into the apron before tossing him back into the ring. Steamboat mounted the top turnbuckle now, delivering an awesome chop to the champion. Steamboat went for the cover: 1...2...3!</p><p> </p><p> Steamboat popped up, hands raised not noticing that Hebnar just caught the Macho’s Man’s foot on the rope at the three. Savage recovered in the corner as Hebnar tried to explain that Steamboat had not won. Savage used the distraction to drop Steamboat with a flying knee to the back that brought both Hebnar and Steamboat to the mat. Savage rolled to the outside and grabbed the ringbell, malicious intent in his eyes. As Steamboat lay prone in the ring, Savage mounted the turnbuckle, bell in hand. Unbeknownst to Savage, George Steele had climbed the apron and he shoved Savage into the ring, the bell falling harmlessly to the floor. Savage recovered fist and picked Steamboat up for a scoop slam. </p><p> </p><p> Steamboat reversed it and cradled the champion! Hebnar was there….1,2,...3!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat</strong></p><p><strong> Grade: A</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>And New…</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> <iframe width="270" height="165" src="</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GE26TG8reSo" rel="external nofollow"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/embed/GE26TG8reSo"</strong></a><strong> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Howard Finkel’s booming voice came over the PA… “Your winner and new Intercontinental Champion, Ricky ‘the Dragon’ Steamboat!” The Silverdome erupted after the emotional bout. As sweaty and exhausted Steamboat held his newly won belt high in the ring cart, George Steele hugged him. Ventura said “Steamboat better cut that belt in half Gorilla, because as far as I’m concerned, half of that title belongs to George ‘the Animal’ Steele.” </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><iframe src="</p><a href="https://giphy.com/embed/4H9a2eX2KhyYx9NcKc" rel="external nofollow">https://giphy.com/embed/4H9a2eX2KhyYx9NcKc"</a> width="270" height="165" frameBorder="0" class="giphy-embed" allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="<a href="https://giphy.com/gifs/wwe-wrestling-4H9a2eX2KhyYx9NcKc" rel="external nofollow">https://giphy.com/gifs/wwe-wrestling-4H9a2eX2KhyYx9NcKc"></a></p></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> A despondent “Macho Man” was holding his head in shame as Elizabeth attempted to console him, tears in her eyes. As the two competitors made their way to the back, Monsoon and Ventura were left to wonder if lightning would strike twice here at the Silverdome…</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: B</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>End of Part I</strong></p><p><strong> Continue to </strong><a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2302071&postcount=109" rel="external nofollow"><strong>Part II Here</strong></a></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><strong>OOC:</strong> As you can clearly tell, I decided to post WrestleMania in pieces. Hopefully no one minds. I don't know how long it'll take me to get the rest up, but I thought I'd drop this to keep everyone engaged. I've had a lot of fun putting it together, but I just haven't had as much time as I hoped over the last week plus. <p> </p><p> While predictions are obviously over, feel free to share your thoughts on Part I. Hope you enjoy it! </p></div></blockquote>
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I'm enjoying WrestleMania thus far. No real strays from history as of yet, but the presentation and write-up has been top notch. I really enjoyed the Savage/Steamboat write-up. I have seen other people book that match in previous diaries, but I think that was the best description of it I have ever read. You hit all the right notes and is Showcase Worthy this month. Strong way to end Part I.
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<p>Can't wait for Part 2! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I loved how you pulled off Brutus the Blankin' Barber Beefcake's face turn.</p><p> </p><p>

One small critique if you don't mind: the picture you have of Elizabeth is actually from around 1990/91, somewhere around that timeframe. I think that's just my OCD talking, though.</p>

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