Road to Wrestlemania(1985)

[jbergey_2005]

The date is November 29, 1984 and WWF owner Vince McMahon, after seeing the success of Starrcade, has informed head booker George Scott that he would like to raise the bar and create a yearly show even bigger than Starrcade. McMahon informs Scott that he would like this event right around the time Winter turns to Spring. The name of the event would be called Wrestlemania as suggested by Howard Finkel. McMahon has also demanded that George Scott clean up the sloppy booking that was habitual in 1984. Wrestlers were changing managers without explanation, wrestlers heading into retirement were going over in squash matches, our champion hasn't had a memorable feud the entire 1984 year.

 

As 1984 was coming to the end Roddy Piper made an unwelcome appearance at an award ceremony in honor of Lou Albano from Cyndni Lauper for his fight against multiple sclerosis. Piper crashed the party, smashed the award of Albano's head, body slammed David Wolff, who was Lauper's manager at the time, and kicked Lauper in the head. Hulk Hogan eventually came out to make the save, however the damage was already done.

 

Also, in a match pitting Andre the Giant and SD Jones against Big John Studd and Ken Patera, Andre the Giant had his head shaved and was embarrassed as Studd & Patera double teamed him and cut his hair. SD Jones was illegal knocked out of commission by being tossed over the top rope early in the match.

 

As the year turns 1985 the landscape of professional wrestling appears to be changing rapidly....

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WWF Heavyweight Champion - Hulk Hogan(Jan 1984)

WWF Intercontinental Champion - Tito Santana(Mar 1985)

WWF World Tag Team Champions - North-South Connection w Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch(Apr 1984)

WWF Women's Champion - Wendy Richter(Jul 1984)

 

 

 

 

Hulk Hogan

Andre the Giant

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka

Tito Santana

Junkyard Dog

Hillbilly Jim

*Barry Windham(U.S. Express)(managed by Lou Albano)

*Mike Rotundo(U.S. Express)(managed by Lou Albano)

Mr. T

*Jack Brisco(Brisco Brothers)

*Jerry Brisco(Brisco Brothers)

Pedro Morales

The Masked Superstar

Bret Hart

Rocky Johnson

Blackjack Mulligan

David Sammartino(managed by Bruno Sammartino)

Tony Garea

S.D. Jones

*Victor Rivera(The Rivera's)

*Luis Rivera(The Rivera's)

Randy Wynn

Charlie Cook

George Wells

Jim Powers

Salvatore Bellomo

Russ Wendell

Cocoa Samoa

Randy Green

Terry Taylor

Rick Gibson

Hack Sawyer

 

 

Wendy Richter

Joyce Grable

Desiree Petersen

 

Heels

 

 

 

 

Roddy Piper

Paul "Mr Wonderful" Orndorff(managed by Bobby Heenan)

"Cowboy" Bob Orton

Big John Studd(managed by Bobby Heenan)

Don Muraco(managed by Luscious Johnny V)

Ken Patera(managed by Bobby Heenan)

Greg Valentine(managed by Luscious Johnny V)

Nick Bockwinkel(managed by Bobby Heenan)

*Adrian Adonis(North-South Connection)

George "The Animal" Steele(managed by Mr Fuji)

The Iron Sheik(managed by Freddie Blassie)

David "Dr D" Shultz

Brutus Beefcake(managed by Mr Fuji)

*Nikolai Volkoff(Evil Empire)(managed by Freddie Blassie)

*Alexis Smirnoff(Evil Empire)(managed by Freddie Blassie)

Killer Khan

*Moondog Rex(The Moondogs)

*Moondog Spot(The Moondog)

Johnny Rodz

Gladiator

Checkmate

*Joe Malenko

*Dean Malenko

Steve Lombardi

Gene Ligon

Barry O

Mr X

Julio Marino

Tom Prichard

Lanny Poffo

Jimmy Del Ray

 

 

The Fabulous Moolah

Leilani Kai(managed by The Fabulous Moolah)

Judy Martin

 

 

 

Gorilla Monsoon

Jesse Ventura

Vince McMahon

Bruno Sammartino

Gene Okerlund

 

Commissioner Buddy Rogers

 

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Weekly Television Programming

WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) taped Saturday and shown Tuesday each week(1 hour) - CHCH-TV & US Syndication(Med)

WWF Championship Wrestling(A Show) taped Saturday and shown Saturday each week(1 1/2 hours) - US Syndication(Med)

 

Pay per views

WWF Supercard(Sunday, Week 4, January)

The War to Settle the Score(Sunday, Week 4, February) (MTV)

Wrestlemania(Sunday, Week 4, March) (Closed Circuit USA & Canada)

WWF Supercard(Sunday, Week 4, April)

WWF Supercard(Sunday, Week 4, May)

King of the Ring(Sunday, Week 4, June) (MTV)

WWF Supercard(Sunday, Week 4, July)

The Big Event(Sunday, Week 4, August) (MTV)

WWF Supercard(Sunday, Week 4, September)

WWF Supercard(Sunday, Week 4, October)

The Wrestling Classic(Sunday, Week 4, November) (MTV)

WWF Supercard(Sunday, Week 4, December)

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Reserved ?

[jbergey_2005]

Upcoming Matches Scheduled

[jbergey_2005]

 

WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) Tuesday, Week 1, January 1985

Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura

Attendance 1,600(Tri-State)

 

(Pre) Leilani Kai defeated Winona Little Heart - 48

1. David Schultz defeated Ricky Vaughn - 51

***Bruno Sammartino interview discussing his son David Sammartino being a "tough as nails mat wrestler" - 57

2. The US Express(Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo) defeated Bob Bradley & Charlie Fulton - 50

***Lou Albano cuts a promo on his new tag team US Express(Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo) "I have managed many tag teams and these guys have as much talent as any of them. I can help make them tag team champions" - 74

3. Brutus Beefcake defeated Audie Hager - 40

***Luscious Johnny V promo on Brutus Beefcake being scheduled as the return match of Tito Santana "He is coming back too soon and I wouldn't be surprised if Brutus just re-breaks that leg" - 65

4. The New York Rockers(Al Perez & Joe Savoldi) defeated Doug Vines & Jeff Sword - 24

5. The Iron Sheik defeated Jules Strongbow - 57

***Freddie Blassie promo "It has been almost one year since that 'fake' Hulk Hogan stole the Heavyweight championship from Iron Sheik. He forced Sgt Slaughter out of wrestling and you are next Hogan" - 74

 

Show Grade 57

 

***This was the final episode of WWF All Star Wrestling taped Tuesday night as we reached an agreement to tape this show on Saturday night moving forward.

 

This was just a typical B show filled with clean finishes and getting some minor matches hyped for the upcoming Big Show Event at the end of the month.

[jbergey_2005]

<p><img alt="sQ3UetH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sQ3UetH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="cxXbJq5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cxXbJq5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8k4cNXv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8k4cNXv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) Saturday, Week 1, January 1985</span></strong></p><p> Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura</p><p> Attendance 9,100(Tri-State)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Pre) Checkmate defeated Ricky Vaughn - 25<p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Cyndi Lauper hypes Wendi Richter's title match against Judy Martin later on tonight - 74</span></div></blockquote><p> 1. Bret Hart defeated Gladiator - 47</p><p> </p><p> 2. The Moondogs(Moondog Rex & Moondog Spot) defeated Jerry O & Sonny Rogers - 44</p><p> </p><p> 3. Big John Studd defeated Savannah Jack - 48</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Big Hillbilly Jim invited into the ring by Bobby Heenan to try the bodyslam challenge. As Big Jim goes in for the attempt he is blindsided and beatdown by Ken Patera - 78</span></div></blockquote><p> 4. New York Rockers(Al Perez & Joe Savoldi) defeated Charlie Fulton & Mick Foley - 29</p><p> </p><p> 5. Wendi Richter defeated Judy Martin to retain the WWF Women's title - 62</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Fabulous Moolah stands up from her position as guest commentator and glares at Wendy Richter - 53</span></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Show Grade 60</span></strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <img alt="QNHLFPf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QNHLFPf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="If8IfxD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/If8IfxD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wUYAsuK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wUYAsuK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WWF Championship Wrestling(A Show) Saturday, Week 1, January 1985</span></strong></p><p> Announcers-Vince McMahon & Bruno Sammartino</p><p> Attendance 9,100(Tri-State)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Greg Valentine hypes his upcoming title match against Ivan Putski - 61</span></div></blockquote><p> 1. Greg Valentine defeated Ivan Putski to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship - 65</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Tito Santana promo on his upcoming return match against Brutus Beefcake and how it is the first step in reclaiming the WWF Intercontinental Championship - 66</span></div></blockquote><p> 2. US Express(Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo) defeated Gene Ligon & Steve Lombardi - 49</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Mr Fuji & Don Muraco vignette relaxing on the beach in Hawaii with 5 beautiful women - 69</span></div></blockquote><p> 3. Ken Patera defeated Stanley Harper - 48</p><p> </p><p> 4. Jimmy Snuka defeated Joe Malenko - 64</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Pipers Pit with guests Cyndi Lauper & Wendi Richter. Lauper confronts Piper about the attack on Lou Albano calling him a coward. As Piper is getting ready to respond Fabulous Moolah comes out and lets Lauper & Richter know that she has a new protege in Leilani Kai, who will be soon ready for a championship match - 74</span></div></blockquote><p> 5. Brisco Brothers(Jack & Jerry Brisco) defeated North South Connection(Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch) by DQ in a non-title match - 72</p><p> </p><p> 6. Paul Orndorff defeated Buck Winchester - 69</p><p> </p><p> 7. Hulk Hogan defeated Alexis Smirnoff in a non-title match - 72</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron Sheik apply a post match beatdown to Hogan, Volkoff gets him in a bearhug first and Iron Shiek follows it up by putting him in the Camel Clutch. As Hogan starts Hulking up Blassie nails him with a cane. Alexis Smirnoff leaves with the 3 of them. - 79</span></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Show Grade 72</span></strong></p></div></blockquote>

[jbergey_2005]

<p><img alt="sQ3UetH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sQ3UetH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="cxXbJq5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cxXbJq5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8k4cNXv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8k4cNXv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) Saturday, Week 2, January 1985</span></strong></p><p> Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura</p><p> Attendance 8,800(New England)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Pre) Evil Empire(Alexis Smirnoff & Nikolai Volkoff) defeated Randy Mulkey & Ricky Santana - 39<p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Roddy Piper gets his bodyguard Cowboy Bob Orton pumped up for his match later tonight - 77</span></div></blockquote><p> 1. Ivan Putski defeated Dennis Stamp - 39</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Blackjacks BBQ - Bruno Sammartino hyping up his son's David Sammartino upcoming Intercontinental title match at the month end Supercard - 59</span></div></blockquote><p> 2. George Steele defeated Frankie Williams - 41</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Gene Okerlund tries to interview George Steele and Mr Fuji but gets nothing but confusion - 69</span></div></blockquote><p> 3. Tony Garea defeated Steve Lombardi - 42</p><p> </p><p> 4. New York Rockers(Al Perez & Joe Savoldi) defeated Johnny Rodz & Tiger Conway Jr - 33</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Bret Hart promo on his upbringing in Calgary and being the best technical wrestler in the world today - 65</span></div></blockquote><p> 5. Cowboy Bob Orton defeated SD Jones - 62</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Show Grade 60</span></strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <img alt="QNHLFPf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QNHLFPf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="If8IfxD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/If8IfxD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wUYAsuK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wUYAsuK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WWF Championship Wrestling(A Show) Saturday, Week 2, January 1985</span></strong></p><p> Announcers-Vince McMahon & Bruno Sammartino</p><p> Attendance 8,800(New England)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>1. Iron Sheik defeated Victor Rivera - 70<p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Iron Sheik hypes up his World Heavyweight championship match against Hulk Hogan at the month end Supercard - 76</span></div></blockquote><p> 2. US Express defeated Checkmate & Lee Funk - 56</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Mr Fuji informs Mean Gene that he has a surprise tag team ready to face US Express at the Supercard - 63</span></div></blockquote><p> 3. David Schultz defeated Salvatore Bellomo - 56</p><p> </p><p> 4. Junkyard Dog defeated Steve Lombardi - 53</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Blackjacks BBQ - Andre the Giant talks to Blackjack about the embarrassment of having his head shaved and how he will get his revenge against Heenan, Studd, & Patera - 76</span></div></blockquote><p> 5. Dick Murdoch defeated Jack Brisco w interference from Adonis - 69 </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***North South Connection & Brisco Brothers get in a post match brawl which end when North South Connection finally frees themselves as Briscos chase</span></div></blockquote><p> 6. Moondogs defeated George Wells & Hillbilly Jim - 45</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Tony Atlas interview thanking the fans for their support in 1984 - 66</span></div></blockquote><p> 7. Jimmy Snuka defeated Roddy Piper by countout - 79</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Hogan celebrates with Snuka in the ring after the win - 77</span></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Show Grade 75</span></strong></p></div></blockquote>

[Bishadman]

Short and sweet. I like it. Keep it up

[jbergey_2005]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Bishadman" data-cite="Bishadman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Short and sweet. I like it. Keep it up</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thank you! As we get more into it I may get a bit more detailed:)</p>

[jbergey_2005]

<p><img alt="sQ3UetH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sQ3UetH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="cxXbJq5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cxXbJq5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8k4cNXv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8k4cNXv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) Saturday, Week 3, January 1985</span></strong></p><p> Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura</p><p> Attendance 6,700(Mid-Atlantic)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Pre) Victor Rivera defeated Kevin Wacholz - 27<p> </p><p> 1. Leilani Kai defeated Debbie Combs - 44</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Wendy Richter hits the ring to confront Fabulous Moolah about her interference in the last match when Leilani Kai attacks her with a woman's high heel shoes - 48</span></div></blockquote><p> 2. Hillbilly Jim & SD Jones defeated Bryant St John & Mike Davis - 44</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Bobby Heenan and Big John Studd taunt Hillbilly Jim about being as bright as a burnt out lightbulb - 77</span></div></blockquote><p> 3. Johnny Rodz defeated Chief Thundercloud - 23</p><p> </p><p> 4. Dynamite Kid & Joe Malenko defeated Bill Mulkey & Tony Garea - 31</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Mean Gene interviews newcomer Dynamite Kid "I have come to America from across the pond and Bret Hart is a liar and is not the best technical wrestler in the world, I am here to prove that statement wrong" - 53</span></div></blockquote><p> 5. Tony Atlas defeated Buddy Wolfe - 44</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Bret Hart accepts the challenge of Dynamite Kid and the match with be at the January supercard - 54</span></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Show Grade 48</span></strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <img alt="QNHLFPf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QNHLFPf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="If8IfxD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/If8IfxD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wUYAsuK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wUYAsuK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WWF Championship Wrestling(A Show) Saturday, Week 3, January 1985</span></strong></p><p> Announcers-Vince McMahon & Bruno Sammartino</p><p> Attendance 6,700(Mid-Atlantic)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>1. The US Express(Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo) defeated Checkmate & Gladiator - 61<p> </p><p> 2. Paul Orndorff defeated Jesus Mario - 59</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Mean Gene announces the 11 match Supercard January in New York City with an interview from The Iron Sheik & Freddie Blassie - 71</span><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> *Paul Orndorff vs Victor Rivera</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> *Brutus Beefcake vs Tito Santana</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> *Mr Fuji's surprise vs US Express</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> *Greg Valentine vs David Sammartino(WWF Intercontinental)</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> *Don Muraco vs Junkyard Dog</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> *Fabulous Moolah vs Wendi Richter(WWF Women's Championship)</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> *Big John Studd vs Hillbilly Jim</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> *North South Connection vs Brisco Brothers(WWF World Tag Team Champ_</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> *Roddy Piper vs Jimmy Snuka/Cowboy Bob Orton Int</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> *Dynamite Kid vs Bret Hart</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> *The Iron Sheik vs Hulk Hogan(WWF Heavyweight Championship)</span></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> 3. Brutus Beefcake defeated Salvatore Bellomo - 48</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Gene Okerlund catches up with Tito Santana as he is rehabbing in a local gym and getting ready for his match against Brutus Beefcake - 60</span></div></blockquote><p> 4. David Sammartino defeated Ray Stevens - 36</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Bruno Sammartino attacks Greg Valentine as Valentine was distracting David while being the guest color commentator during the match - 65</span></div></blockquote><p> 5. Adrian Adonis & Jerry Brisco ended in Double DQ when both tag team partners entered the ring and started fighting - 69</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Pipers Pit - Orton & Piper taunt Snuka prior to announcing the guests Mr Fuji & Don Muraco who discuss taking time out of their busy schedules to beat on a dog - 89</span></div></blockquote><p> 6. The Evil Empire(Alexis Smirnoff & Nikolai Voloff) defeated The New York Rockers(Al Perez & Joe Sovaldi) - 47</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Dynamite Kid with an interview with Mean Gene about growing up in England where they take pride in their technical prowess - 59</span></div></blockquote><p> 7. Hulk Hogan defeated Big John Studd to retain WWF Heavyweight Championship - 73</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47185" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="color:#0000FF;">***Andre the Giant & Hulk Hogan clean Big John Studd & Ken Patera out of the ring to celebrate Hogans victory. Andre had arrived earlier to help even the odds as Patera was distracting Hogan - 77</span></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Show Grade 73</span></strong></p></div></blockquote>

[jbergey_2005]

 

WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) Saturday, Week 4, January 1985

Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura

Attendance 8,800(Tri-State)

 

 

(Pre) Desiree Petersen & Joyce Grable defeated Judy Martin & Natasha - 44

***Announcers hype up the appearance of Andre the Giant on All Star Wrestling - 77

1. Dynamite Kid defeated Jerry Oates - 42

***Bret Hart interview on his supercard match against Dynamite Kid - 52

2. Blackjack Mulligan defeated Wolfman Savage - 45

***Hillbilly Jim is excited about his match against Big John Studd. Tells Heenan if his light bulbs dont work he should buy some kerosene lamps - 78

3. The Moondogs(Rex & Spot) defeated Audie Hager & Ricky Vaughn - 44

***Greg Valentine promises to have a surprise guest in his corner to keep Bruno occupied while he takes care of David Sammartino - 59

4. Ivan Putski defeated Gene Ligon - 40

***Fabulous Moolah w Leilani Kai discuss Wendi Richter being a spoiled prima donna

5. Andre the Giant defeated Ox Baker - 70

 

Show Grade 65

 

 

WWF Championship Wrestling(A Show) Saturday, Week 4, January 1985

Announcers-Vince McMahon & Bruno Sammartino

Attendance 8,800(Tri-State)

 

 

***Andre the Giant discusses Big John Studd and Studd's upcoming battle with Hillbilly Jim. Andre see's a lot of potential in Big Jim - 76

1. The Iron Sheik defeated Ivan Putski with interference from Freddie Blassie- 66

***Iron Sheik keeps the camel clutch applied well after the bell sending a message to Hulk Hogan while seriously injuring Ivan Putski - 77

2. The Brisco Brothers defeated Checkmate & Gladiator - 63

 

3. David Schultz defeated Savannah Jack - 46

 

4. David Sammartino defeated George Steele when Steele was distracted by Bruno Sammartino, his former enemy - 52

***Pipers Pit featuring North-South Connection discussing their upcoming tag team championship match against The Brisco Brothers - 75

5. Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Ligon - 67

***Junkyard Dog promo on his match tomorrow night at the supercard against Don Muraco - 77

6. The Evil Empire(Alexis Smirnoff & Nikolai Volkoff) defeated The Fontaine Brothers - 49

***Cyndi Lauper & Wendy Richter discuss Fabulous Moolah and how wonderful it is ending her reign as champion

7.Big John Studd, Ken Patera, & Paul Orndorff defeated Hulk Hogan, Hillbilly Jim, & Tony Atlas when Heenan interfered - 81

***Hillbilly Jim, Hulk Hogan, & Tony Atlas are able to gain the advantage over The Heenan Family as they leave the ring allowing a minor celebration - 76

 

Show Grade 76

[jbergey_2005]

 

WWF Supercard(Jan) Sunday, Week 4, January 1985

Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura

Attendance 18,000(Tri-State)

 

 

(Pre) Paul Orndorff defeated Victor Rivera - 70

***Hulk Hogan hype package on his championship match recapping his 1 year run as champion - 85

1. Tito Santana defeated Brutus Beefcake - 64

***Mr Fuji announces Professor Tanaka & Tor Kamata as his suprise tag team that will be facing US Express in the upcoming match - 65

2. US Express defeated Professor Tanaka & Tor Kamata - 51

***Greg Valentine announces that Luscious Johnny V will be in his corner tonight and has signed a contract to be his new manager, Johnny V promises to keep Bruno Sammartino out of the way - 64

3. Greg Valentine defeated David Sammartino to retain the Intercontinental title - 70

***Johnny V uses a ringside chair to keep Bruno Sammartino away while Greg Valentine locks in the post match figure four on David Sammartino, Tito Santana is able to make the save before much damage is done - 63

4. Junkyard Dog defeated Don Muraco when Mr Fuji accidentally strikes Muraco with his cane - 79

***Freddie Blassie flanked by The Evil Empire & Iron Sheik cut a promo about Hulk Hogan and the main event with Iron Sheik later tonight - 74

5. Wendi Richter defeated The Fabulous Moolah to retain the WWF Women's title - 61

***Cyndi Lauper & Wendi Richter celebrate together in the ring - 75

6. Big John Studd defeated Hillbilly Jim when Ken Patera distracts Big Jim - 72

***Andre the Giant comes to the ring and delivers huge blows to both Big John Studd & Ken Patera forcing them to retreat out of the ring - 74

7. The North South Connection went to Double count out with The Brisco Brothers to retain the WWF World Tag Team titles - 73

 

8. Roddy Piper defeated Jimmy Snuka with help from Bob Orton - 85

***Roddy Piper grabs and microphone and taunts Jimmy Snuka while Bob Orton holds him, after taunting Piper slaps him and runs off - 83

9. Bret Hart defeated Dynamite Kid - 56

***Video footage of The Iron Sheik attack on Ivan Putski from WWF Championship wrestling - 59

10. Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik to retain the WWF Heavyweight title - 78

***Hulk Hogan celebration and poses - 86

 

Show Grade 80

 

A nice show that was rushed together. I have bigger plans for The Iron Sheik than being a tag team wrestler to I needed to find a new partner for Nikolai. I have some issues going on with Beefcake/Johnny V, Windham/Albano, & Muraco/Fuji all having bad chemistry issues so we may have to look at doing some contract swaps. The only event that will be on PPV at this point in time is Wrestlemania.

[jbergey_2005]

 

WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) Saturday, Week 1, February 1985

Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura

Attendance 8,400(Great Lakes)

 

 

(Pre) Gladiator defeated Vinnie Valentino - 33

***Bruno Sammartino giving instructions to David preparing him for his upcoming match against veteran wrestler Bob Roop - 48

1. David Sammartino defeated Bob Roop - 41

***Bobby Heenan & Paul Orndorff promo "David Sammartino is using his has been father to get title shots and he loses every time." - 71

2. New York Rockers(Alex Perez & Joe Sovaldi) defeated Denny Cass & Gene Ligon - 41

 

3. Leilani Kai defeated Velvet McIntyre with help from Moolah - 52

***Moolah & Leilani Kai challenge Wendi Richter and a partner to a match at War to Settle the Score - 57

4. The Moondogs(Rex & Spot) defeated Charlie Cook & George Wells - 47

***Dynamite Kid interview telling Mean Gene that if you watch the video replay of his match with Bret Hart, Hart should have been counted out early in the match - 53

5. Bret Hart defeated Dynamite Kid - 55

 

Show Grade 56

 

 

WWF Championship Wrestling(A Show) Saturday, Week 1, February 1985

Announcers-Vince McMahon & Bruno Sammartino

Attendance 8,400(Great Lakes)

 

 

***Johnny V hypes his new client Greg Valentine and his upcoming title defense against Rocky Johnson - 60

1. Greg Valentine defeated Rocky Johnson to retain the WWF Intercontinental championship - 65

***Tito Santana & Junkyard Dog run out to the ring to prevent another post match attack by Greg Valentine - 64

2. Blackjack Mulligan & Andre the Giant defeated Professor Tanaka & Tor Kamata - 58

 

3. Brutus Beefcake defeated Luis Rivera - 47

 

4. Checkmate defeated Victor Rivera - 47

***Pipers Pit featuring The Heenan Family mocking Andre the Giant with a plastic bag full of his hair - 88

5. Tony Atlas defeated Don Muraco when Mr Fuji accidentally hits Muraco with his cane - 70

***Muraco & Mr Fuji get into an argument outside the ring when Johnny V comes out and talks things over with both of them. Things seems to have cooled down and the 3 of them leave together - 68

6. David Schultz & North South Connection(Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch) defeated Pedro Morales & The Brisco Brothers(Jack & Jerry) - 71

***Johnny V & Mr Fuji get together with Mean Gene to inform him that they have traded the contracts of Brutus Beefcake and Don Muraco. Both seem please by the transaction with no hard feelings - 62

7. Hulk Hogan defeated Sika to retain the WWF Heavyweight Title - 79

***Hulk Hogan celebrates and poses for the fans - 80

 

Show Grade 77

[jbergey_2005]

 

WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) Saturday, Week 2, February 1985

Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura

Attendance 9,400(Tri-State)

 

 

(Pre) Steve Lombardi defeated Savannah Jack - 31

***Lord Alfred Hayes with a report on the condition and interview with Ivan Putski trying to recover from the lower back injury he suffered from The Iron Sheik - 59

1. The Iron Sheik defeated SD Jones - 62

***SD Jones being attacked by The Evil Empire when The New York Rockers hit the ring and make the save - 53

2. Tony Garea defeated Julio Marino - 40

***Dr D cuts a promo on Tony Garea being a reject from New Zealand - 69

3. Charlie Cook & George Wells defeated Barry O & Jerry O - 37

***Blackjacks BBQ featuring the Brisco Brothers discussing their ongoing feud with The North South Connection - 53

4. Johnny Rodz defeated Audie Hager - 34

 

5. The US Express(Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo) defeated The Moondogs(Rex & Spot) by DQ - 60

 

Show Grade 60

 

 

WWF Championship Wrestling(A Show) Saturday, Week 2, February 1985

Announcers-Vince McMahon & Bruno Sammartino

Attendance 9,400(Tri-State)

 

 

***Announcers talk up Hulk Hogan's achievements as champion while announcing the scheduled award presentation tonight - 73

1. Brutus Beefcake went to a time limit draw with Bret Hart - 58

***Luscious Johnny V excited about his new client Don Muraco "Muraco will be the next WWF Heavyweight Champion" - 64

2. Don Muraco defeated Salvatore Bellomo - 49

***Bobby Heenan, Ken Patera, & Big John Studd with a promo on Andre the Giant - 78

3. Ken Patera defeated Hoss Hager - 44

***Greg Valentine interview in which he discusses his recently booked championship match against Junkyard Dog at War to Settle the Score - 70

4. The North South Connection defeated Eric Embry & Jim Powers - 55

***Hulk Hogan is presented an award for his 1 year reign as WWF Heavyweight Champion and is being congratulated by Cyndi Lauper & Wendi Richter when Roddy Piper & Cowboy Bob Orton sneak attack the champion busting the award over Hogan's head leaving him bloody and on the ground - 88

5. Tito Santana defeated Dynamite Kid - 69

 

6. Andre the Giant defeated Bob Bradley & Charlie Fulton in a handicap match - 69

 

7. Paul Orndorff defeated Junkyard Dog by count out when Valentine comes out to distract JYD - 79

***Bruno Sammartino gets his hands on Paul Orndorff and throws him from the ring - 77

 

Show Grade 77

[jbergey_2005]

 

WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) Saturday, Week 3, February 1985

Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura

Attendance 8,700(New England)

 

 

(Pre) Jim Powers & SD Jones defeated Barry O & Tiger Conway Jr - 32

***Oklerlund tries to interview George Steele but he is more interested in eating the turnbuckles prior to the match - 69

1. George Steele defeated Luis Rivera - 42

 

2. David Sammartino defeated Lee Funk - 44

***Bobby Heenan & Paul Orndorff discuss the "unprovoked attack" by Bruno Sammartino on Mr Wonderful and promise to punish the son for the deeds of dad - 80

3. The Fabulous Moolah defeated Desiree Petersen - 43

***Psych Ward w Dr D(David Schultz) featuring Tony Garea - after a couple of questions Dr D flips out and attacks Garea - 63

4. The Iron Sheik & The Evil Empire(Alexis Smirnoff & Nikolai Volkoff) defeated Bugsy McGraw, Frankie Williams, & Salvatore Bellomo - 52

***Ivan Putski informs Lord Alfred Hayes that he has been cleared to return to the ring by his doctors and has a match scheduled at War to Settle the Score - 54

5. Hillbilly Jim defeated Gladiator - 55

***Checkmate attacks Hillbilly Jim after his match and with the help of Gladiator deliver a huge blow with a foreign object knocking Hillbilly Jim out - 47

 

Show Grade 58

 

 

WWF Championship Wrestling(A Show) Saturday, Week 3, February 1985

Announcers-Vince McMahon & Bruno Sammartino

Attendance 8,700(New England)

 

 

1. Don Muraco defeated Blackjack Mulligan with help from Luscious Johnny V - 55

***Mean Gene announces the card for War to Settle the Score w an interview from Hulk Hogan & Jimmy Snuka

 

The North South Connection vs Brisco Brothers(WWF Tag Team Championship)

Checkmate vs Hillbilly Jim

Paul Orndorff vs David Sammartino

Fabulous Moolah & Leilani Kai vs ? & Wendi Richter

Brutus Beefcake vs Bret Hart

Evil Empire & Iron Sheik vs New York Rockers & SD Jones

David Schultz vs Tony Garea

The Moondogs vs U.S Express

Greg Valentine vs Junkyard Dog (WWF Intercontinental Championship)

Johnny Rodz vs Ivan Putski

Cowboy Bob Orton & Roddy Piper vs Hulk Hogan & Jimmy Snuka

2. Joyce Grable defeated Judy Martin - 50

***Cyndi Lauper whispers in the ear of Wendi Richter, they take off to the ring area and ask Joyce Grable to be Richter's partner at War to Settle the Score, after a pause Grable agrees - 63

3. Big John Studd defeated Randy Mulkey - 51

 

4. The Brisco Brothers defeated The Moondogs by count out - 68

***The US Express taunt The Moondogs about their loss after they were counted out - 57

5. George Wells defeated Greg Valentine - 66

***Junkyard Dog promo on getting the belt off of someone that didnt deserve to have the belt in the first place, Santana enters the promo area and wishes Junkyard Dog luck - 76

6. Joe Malenko defeated Victor Rivera - 35

***Boris Malenko tells the crowd that his son learned from a legend and will soon be an Intercontinental Champion - 55

7. Hulk Hogan & Jimmy Snuka defeated The North South Connection by DQ when Cowboy Bob Orton attacks Hulk Hogan - 81

***Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka, & The Brisco's celebrate in the ring after Bob Orton Jr, Roddy Piper, Adrian Adonis, & Dick Murdoch leave the ring area after the Brisco's come out to even the odds. - 71

 

Show Grade 77

[jbergey_2005]

 

WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) Saturday, Week 4, February 1985

Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura

Attendance 8,600(Tri-State)

 

 

(Pre) The New York Rockers(Al Perez & Joe Sovaldi) defeated Jason Knight & Julio Marino - 36

***Fabulous Moolah & Leilani Kai hype promo on their match at War to Settle the Score with Joyce Grable & Wendi Richter - 60

1. Checkmate defeated Jim Powers - 44

***Hillbilly Jim cant wait to get his hands on Checkmate after last weeks attack - 65

2. Tony Atlas defeated The Mongol - 47

 

3. The Moondogs(Rex & Spot) defeated Savannah Jack & Sonny Rogers - 47

***Blackjacks BBQ featuring Lou Albano & The US Express discussing their match against the Moondogs at War to Settle the Score "We need to prove that we are contenders by winning this match"

4. Tony Garea defeated Gene Ligon - 46

 

5. Junkyard Dog defeated Dynamite Kid - 64

***Junkyard Dog trying to get his hands on Johnny V at ringside when Greg Valentine comes out and they have a staredown - 70

 

Show Grade 61

 

 

WWF Championship Wrestling(A Show) Saturday, Week 4, February 1985

Announcers-Vince McMahon & Bruno Sammartino

Attendance 8,600(Tri-State)

 

 

1. Joyce Grable & Wendi Richter defeated Judy Martin & Lady Natasha - 55

***Cyndi Lauper invited her fans to watch Wendi Richter & Joyce Grable on MTV to face Leilani Kai & The Fabulous Moolah - 63

2. Ken Patera defeated Audie Hager - 46

***Andre the Giant promo laughs at the idea that Big John Studd thinks that he is the true "giant" of wrestling - 84

3. Brutus Beefcake defeated Victor Rivera - 57

 

4. The US Express(Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo) defeated Doug Vines & Jeff Sward - 50

***Hulk Hogan promo on having a great partner in Jimmy Snuka ready to face that cheating no good Piper and his obnoxious bodyguard Cowboy Bob Orton - 84

5. Blackjack Mulligan defeated Ox Baker - 45

***Pipers Pit w Mr T - Roddy Piper invites Mr T to his show to give him tickets to War to Settle the Score as a favor of letting him showcase his acting talents on A-Team - 88

6. Bret Hart defeated Barry O - 52

 

7. Don Muraco & Greg Valentine defeated Junkyard Dog & Tito Santana when Luscious Johnny V distracts Tito Santana allowing Muraco to pin Santana - 76

***Junkyard Dog & Tito Santana get their hands on Johnny V after the match teaching him a lesson after his cheating cost JYD & Santana the match - 69

 

Show Grade 73

[jbergey_2005]

 

The War To Settle The Score Sunday, Week 4, February 1985

Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura

Attendance 18,000(Tri-State)

 

***War to Settle the Score preview segment featuring stars Cyndi Lauper, Hulk Hogan, & Mr T searching for the seats that Roddy Piper gave him - 86

1. North South Connection(Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch) defeated The Brisco Brothers(Jack & Jerry) to retain the WWF World Tag Team titles - 74

***North South Connection promo bragging about their title when Dick Murdoch arrogantly states "if any team can take our titles, I will retire from wrestling" - 60

2. Hillbilly Jim defeated Checkmate - 62

***Bruno & David Sammartino hype the upcoming match against Paul Orndorff "excited for the opportunity to face such a quality opponent" - 68

3. Paul Orndorff defeated David Sammartino with help from Bobby Heenan - 76

***Bruno Sammartino catches Bobby Heenan and squeezes him until he is almost breathless before Orndorff finally uses a ring bell to free him - 75

4. Leilani Kai & The Fabulous Moolah defeated Joyce Grable & Wendi Richter - 62

***Cyndi Lauper is upset after the loss, grabs a mic, and with approval from Wendi Richter offers up the Women's title for a match with Leilani Kai - 67

5. Bret Hart defeated Brutus Beefcake - 58

***Blackjacks BBQ - Andre the Giant is ambushed by Big John Studd & Ken Patera while Heenan distracts Mulligan, Tony Atlas finally comes out to save Andre the Giant however much damage was done - 86

6. Blassie's Foreign Army defeated SD Jones & New York Rockers(Al Perez & Joe Sovaldo) - 64

***Blassie's Foreign Army cut a promo on terrorizing the United States and not leaving until they get everything they came for - 66

7. David Schultz defeated Tony Garea - 68

***Lord Alfred Hayes announces that he has just found out that Roddy Piper has failed to report for tonights match and at the last minute Cowboy Bob was able to make a financial arrangement with Luscious Johnny V and Don Muraco to be his partner tonight - 70

8. The US Express(Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo) defeated The Moondogs(Rex & Spot) - 68

***Captain Lou Albano excited about the win, "I heard your comments earlier Dick Murdoch and I have a team that is ready for your challenge" - 69

9. Junkyard Dog defeated Greg Valentine by count out, Santana tried to chase Valentine back to the ring but was too late - 75

***Hulk Hogan & Jimmy Snuka hype promo "we figured Piper would be a no show, just another cowardly act, instead Muraco will have to pay the price for Piper" - 84

10. Ivan Putski defeated Johnny Rodz - 46

***Mean Gene tries to ask George Steele a question about New York City when he gets no response other than "Hillbilly, Hillbilly" - 72

11. Hulk Hogan & Jimmy Snuka defeated Cowboy Bob Orton & Don Muraco - 84

***Hulk Hogan & Jimmy Snuka celebrate the successful evening in front of the sold out crowd - 78

 

Show Grade 85

 

 

Roddy Piper was sent home because of soft drugs and Dick Murdoch was injured during the match with the Brisco's. This certainly threw a few problems into the bookings of tonights show and Wrestlemania coming up next month. It is also making me re-think the idea of possibly giving Piper some run with the belt. I am currently in negotiations with Hogan on a 3 year contract extension. Originally, the plan was to let Murdoch leave at the end of Wrestlemania, however with the injury lasting until after Wrestlemania I need to extend him 3 months and get the belt off of him and Adonis.

[jbergey_2005]

 

WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) Saturday, Week 1, March 1985

Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura

Attendance 7,500(South East)

 

 

(Pre) Johnny Rodz defeated Tommy Seigler - 42

 

1. Wendi Richter defeated Toni Rose to retain the WWF Women's title - 52

***Fabulous Moolah interview in which she says Leilani Kai will accepts the challenge of Cyndi Lauper and will be the next WWF Women's Champion - 64

2. The Moondogs(Rex & Spot) defeated Brickhouse Brown & Russ Wendell - 49

***Luscious Johnny V hypes Greg Valentine as being the greatest WWF Intercontinental Champion of All Time - 80

3. Dynamite Kid defeated Tyree Pride - 46

***Blackjacks BBQ featuring Tony Atlas cutting a promo on The Heenan Family having a gang mentality and will help Andre the Giant - 58

4. Randy Wynn & Tony Garea defeated Julio Marino & Randal Rodgers - 47

***Ivan Putski promo on which he says he feels great and is looking for a singles match against The Iron Sheik at Wrestlemania - 60

5. David Sammartino defeated Checkmate - 48

 

Show Grade 54

 

 

WWF Championship Wrestling(A Show) Saturday, Week 1, March 1985

Announcers-Vince McMahon & Bruno Sammartino

Attendance 7,500(South East)

 

 

***Announcement of Greg Valentine vs Junkyard Dog in a re-match tonight for the WWF Intercontinental Championship - 74

1. Hillbilly Jim defeated Johnny Rodz - 51

***Video replay of Studd & Patera attacking Andre the Giant on Blackjacks BBQ at War to Settle the Score, Andre the Giant has an interview segment promising to prove who is the true giant of the WWF - 81

2. Brutus Beefcake defeated Southern Justice - 50

***Lord Alfred Hayes discusses Wrestlemania and how to order tickets while promotion Mr T as a guest referee of the Main Event - 78

3. Gladiator & Joe Malenko defeated Davey Boy Smith & Salvatore Bellomo - 41

***North South Connection promo "US Express can earn a title shot if they can beat Adrian Adonis & a mystery partner at Wrestlemania. Murdoch announces he it taking a much earned break and they wont be defending their titles until he is ready to return - 61

4. Don Muraco defeated SD Jones - 64

 

5. Jimmy Snuka defeated Dynamite Kid - 74

***Pipers Pit - Roddy Piper claims he no showed War to Settle the Score because he was at an awards ceremony for his performance in 'A-Team'. Hulk Hogan as the guest didnt believe the story and started questioning Roddy before Bob Orton & David Schultz ambush Hogan whipping him with a belt leaving him with belt marks all over and bleeding from the head area, wrestlers show up too late to break up the beating - 80

6. Ivan Putski & The US Express defeated Blassie's Foreign Army when Blassie botched an attack on Putski hitting Smirnoff instead - 64

 

7. Greg Valentine defeated Junkyard Dog when Luscious Johnny V distracted JYD allowing Valentine to pull the rights for a quick finish to retain the WWF Intercontinental title - 80

***Tito Santana attacks Greg Valentine while JYD holds of Johnny V allowing Santana a few shots on Valentine and a very close attempt at locking in the figure four leglock - 69

 

Show Grade 77

[jbergey_2005]

 

WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) Saturday, Week 2, March 1985

Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura

Attendance 9,700(Tri-State)

 

 

(Pre) Joe Malenko defeated Jack Kreuger - 43

 

1. Victor Rivera defeated Charlie Fulton - 41

***Bobby Heenan & Paul Orndorff cut a promo on the disappointment Stu Hart must feel with Bret Hart not being able to achieve anything in wrestling - 80

2. The Evil Empire(Alexis Smirnoff & Nikolai Volkoff) defeated Reggie Lee & Sammy Lee Jr - 48

***Evil Empire attacks the losers after the match and are ready to put their Russian flags over them when The Brisco Brothers run out and chase them off - 47

3. George Steele defeated Russ Wendell - 46

***Blackjacks BBQ featuring Junkyard Dog discussing David Schultz's unprovoked attack on Hulk Hogan "I will not let this go unanswered" - 70

4. Gene Ligon defeated Lance Vaughn - 38

 

5. Bret Hart & Davey Boy Smith defeated Checkmate & Gladiator - 55

***Bret Hart grabs the microphone taunting Bobby Heenan calling him a weasel, in a heated exchange Orndorff challenges Hart who promptly accepts - 81

 

Show Grade 59

 

 

WWF Championship Wrestling(A Show) Saturday, Week 2, March 1985

Announcers-Vince McMahon & Bruno Sammartino

Attendance 9,700(Tri-State)

 

 

1. Tito Santana defeated Steve Lombardi - 63

***Interview with Greg Valentine & Johnny V hyping their recently announced title match with Tito Santana at Wrestlemania - 74

2. The Moondogs(Rex & Spot) defeated The Rivera's(Luis & Victor) - 54

 

3. Big John Studd defeated Charlie Cook - 70

***Bobby Heenan taunts Andre the Giant and lets him know the only way Studd will accept a match with him is if Andre the Giant puts his worthless career on the line and leaves the WWF when he loses - 75

4. David Schultz defeated Jim Powers - 59

 

5. Andre the Giant defeated George Steele - 76

***Mean Gene announces the Main Event of Wrestlemania and it will be between Roddy Piper and Hulk Hogan for the WWF Heavyweight Title with Mr T as the guest referee. Interviews by all 3 in which Piper seems very happy that Mr T is the guest referee - 96

6. The US Express(Barry Windham & Mike Rotundo) defeated Julio Marino & Tom Prichard - 56

***The Iron Sheil w Freddie Blassie promises that Ivan Putski will never be able to perform again after Wrestlemania because this time he isnt going to break the camel clutch until the back is broken - 69

7. Roddy Piper defeated Jimmy Snuka with help from Cowboy Bob Orton - 81

***As Orton and Piper corner Snuka out from the back comes Hulk Hogan to clear the ring, Snuka thanks the champ - 85

 

Show Grade 81

[jbergey_2005]

Wrestlemania Preview

 

1. Cowboy Bob Orton vs Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka - Cowboy Bob Orton jumped into the middle of the Snuka & Roddy Piper feud late in 1984 when he became the "bodyguard" of Piper. Orton has made a habit of interfering in the Piper/Snuka matches and Superfly would love nothing more than to deliver the superfly splash to Cowboy Bob.

 

2. Ken Patera w Bobby Heenan vs Tony Atlas - Ken Patera has been helping Big John Studd deliver attack after attack on Andre the Giant. Tony Atlas has grown tired of the act and plans on doing something to even the odds.

 

3. Leilani Kai w Fabulous Moolah vs Wendi Richter w Cyndi Lauper for the WWF Women's Championship - Since becoming champion in May of 1984 Richter has had to fight off the Fabulous Moolah numerous times to hold on to the title. The Fabulous Moolah has since taken on a protege in Leilani Kai that has burst onto the scene and is next in line for a title opportunity. Wendy Richter has been enjoying life on top with the services of Cyndi Lauper helping showcase her talent.

 

4. The Evil Empire(Alexis Smirnoff & Nikolai Volkoff) w Freddie Blassie vs The Brisco Brothers - The Russians have been causing trouble since becoming a team in January using the United State of America as a platform to showcase their Russian beliefs. The Brisco Brothers. after becoming close on numerous occasions to winning the WWF Tag Team titles, have decided to stand up to these evil bullies.

 

5. Don Muraco w Luscious Johnny V vs Hillbilly Jim - Hillbilly Jim had been laughed at and made fun of as he progressed from a super fan to a wrestler. He is now having decent success and now is taking on his most accomplished opponent in former WWF Intercontinental Champion Don Muraco. Don Muraco was in a bit of a slump so he was traded to Luscious Johnny V. It seems Muraco is regaining his momentum and is on his way back into the title picture.

 

6. Paul Orndorff w Bobby Heenan vs Bret Hart - Bobby Heenan started this feud by taunting Bret Hart and his father Stu Hart. Not one to sit back and say nothing Bret Hart insulted Heenan by bringing back his nickname from his AWA years "weasel". This infuriated Heenan so now he called upon Mr Wonderful to hopefully teach Bret Hart a lesson.

 

7. David Schultz vs Junkyard Dog - Dr D David Schultz just cant seem to stay out of other peoples business. After an unprovoked 3 on 1 attack on Hulk Hogan in which Hulk Hogan was left bloodied and embarrassed, Junkyard Dog has vowed to teach the evil doctor a hard lesson.

 

8. Adrian Adonis & ??? vs The US Express(Barry Windham & Mike Rotuno w Captain Lou Albano - The US Express have been on fire in 1985 and seem to be serious threats for the WWF Tag Team titles. Dick Murdoch offered up a challenge in which he would retire from wrestling if a team was able to beat The North South Connection for the belts. Sort of backing down on his statements Murdoch has now said that in order to get an opportunity for the belts they need to beat Adonis and a mystery partner first. Murdoch has claimed to have earned a much needed break.

 

9. Big John Studd w Bobby Heenan vs Andre the Giant(if Andre loses he must retire) - In this battle of giants the stage has finally been set when Andre the Giant had to put his career on the line to finally get a match against Big John Studd. Bobby Heenan, Studd, & Ken Patera have been ambushing Andre at seemingly every opportunity they have even shaving Andre's curly locks. Andre has promised to get payback.

 

10. Greg "the Hammer" Valentine w Luscious Johnny V vs Tito Santana for the WWF Intercontinental Championship - This ongoing feud has been going on for almost a year since before Valentine was able to get the title from Santana in September of last year, breaking his leg in the process. Tito Santana has returned from the major injury and has looked good in the process. Luscious Johnny V has since become the manager of Greg Valentine has made him even tougher to beat and claiming that his client is the "greatest WWF Intercontinental Champion of All Time".

 

11. The Iron Sheik w Freddie Blassie vs Ivan Putski - This match is all about payback and revenge for Putski. In a late January match the Iron Sheik locked in his dreaded Camel Clutch on Putski and not releasing it until much damage was caused. Ivan Putski has recovered from the injury and would love nothing more than to remove Iron Sheik from the WWF. The Iron Sheik on the other hand says this time he wont release the Camel Clutch until he breaks the back completely.

 

12. Roddy Piper vs Hulk Hogan with Mr T as guest referee for the WWF Heavyweight Championship - Roddy Piper has been stirring trouble in the WWF since his arrival, while he has mostly stayed out of Hogan's business until just recently, the stage has been set for two of the biggest stars in wrestling. Roddy Piper attacked Lou Albano, Cyndi Lauper, & David Wolf at an awards ceremony in late December in which Hulk Hogan came out later to chase Piper off. At a separate awards ceremony in which Hulk was honored for his 1 year anniversary as champion Roddy Piper again caused a distraction this time by attacking Hulk Hogan. Roddy Piper has a "friend" in his corner with Mr T being named guest referee prior to the announcement of who was going to be in the Main Event. Roddy Piper feels his "star" is at an all time high and he should be the person that carries the WWF Heavyweight Title.

[jbergey_2005]

 

WWF All Star Wrestling(B Show) Saturday, Week 3, March 1985

Announcers-Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura

Attendance 7,100(Mid Atlantic)

 

 

(Pre) Joe Malenko defeated Nelson Royal - 43

1. Leilani Kai & The Fabulous Moolah defeated Debbie Combs & Joyce Grable - 48

***Lauper & Richter promo "Moolah thinks she found gold in Leilani Kai, I guess we will find out what happens at Wrestlemania - 66

2. Tony Atlas defeated George South - 50

***Psych Ward w Dr D featuring SD Jones - Dr D taunts SD Jones before eventually starting to attack him when Junkyard Dog takes the chain off his neck and chases Dr D off - 60

3. Checkmate & Gladiator defeated Mike Davis & Salvatore Bellomo - 48

***Hillbilly Jim promo on George "the Animal" Steele's odd behavior "I am from Mud Lick, Kentucky this isnt strange at all to me" - 70

4. George Wells defeated Buddy Wolfe - 33

***The Brisco's promo on The Evil Empire "Show some respect, this is the United States of America, not Russia"

5. Ivan Putski defeated Hans Schroder - 40

 

Show Grade 49

 

 

WWF Championship Wrestling(A Show) Saturday, Week 3, March 1985

Announcers-Vince McMahon & Bruno Sammartino

Attendance 7,100(Mid Atlantic)

 

 

1. Jimmy Snuka defeated Johnny Rodz - 72

***Wrestlemania Preview with Gene Okerlund announcing the matches with special emphasis on the Main Event between Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper.

 

Brutus Beefcake vs David Sammartino

Cowboy Bob Orton vs Jimmy Snuka

Ken Patera vs Tony Atlas

Leilani Kai vs Wendi Richter(WWF Women's Championship)

The Evil Empire vs The Brisco Brothers

Don Muraco vs Hillbilly Jim

Paul Orndorff vs Bret Hart

David Schultz vs Junkyard Dog

Adrian Adonis & ??? vs U.S Express(If US Express wins they will get a shot for the title)

Big John Studd vs Andre the Giant(If Andre loses he must retire)

Greg Valentine vs Tito Santana(WWF Intercontinental Championship)

The Iron Sheik vs Ivan Putski

Roddy Piper vs Hulk Hogan(WWF Heavyweight Championship) with Mr T the guest referee

 

2. Andre the Giant defeated Bryan Boston & Jose Estrada - 55

 

3. Blassie's Foreign Army defeated Chief Thundercloud, Jim Powers, & Randy Wynn - 54

***Mean Gene tries to find out from North South Connection who their mystery partner is going to be and North South Connection giving him no hint or clue - 61

4. Brutus Beefcake defeated Davey Boy Smith with help from Mr Fuji's cane- 54

***Pipers Pit featuring Luscious Johnny V and Greg Valentine hyping up their WWF Intercontinental Title match at Wrestlemania against Tito Santana - 73

5. Don Muraco defeated Tony Garea - 72

***Hillbilly Jim hype promo on his match at Wrestlemania against "beach bum" Don Muraco - 71

6. The Brisco's(Jack & Jerry) def Barry O & Gene Ligon - 67

 

7. Bret Hart defeated Ken Patera by DQ when Bobby Heenan gets caught trying to interfere - 62

***Bret Hart gets attacked after the match be The Heenan Family when Andre the Giant & Tony Atlas come out as the family retreats - 77

 

Show Grade 69

[Aurora]

Wrestlemania Preview

 

1. Cowboy Bob Orton vs Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka - Cowboy Bob Orton jumped into the middle of the Snuka & Roddy Piper feud late in 1984 when he became the "bodyguard" of Piper. Orton has made a habit of interfering in the Piper/Snuka matches and Superfly would love nothing more than to deliver the superfly splash to Cowboy Bob.

 

2. Ken Patera w Bobby Heenan vs Tony Atlas - Ken Patera has been helping Big John Studd deliver attack after attack on Andre the Giant. Tony Atlas has grown tired of the act and plans on doing something to even the odds.

 

3. Leilani Kai w Fabulous Moolah vs Wendi Richter w Cyndi Lauper for the WWF Women's Championship - Since becoming champion in May of 1984 Richter has had to fight off the Fabulous Moolah numerous times to hold on to the title. The Fabulous Moolah has since taken on a protege in Leilani Kai that has burst onto the scene and is next in line for a title opportunity. Wendy Richter has been enjoying life on top with the services of Cyndi Lauper helping showcase her talent.

 

4. The Evil Empire(Alexis Smirnoff & Nikolai Volkoff) w Freddie Blassie vs The Brisco Brothers - The Russians have been causing trouble since becoming a team in January using the United State of America as a platform to showcase their Russian beliefs. The Brisco Brothers. after becoming close on numerous occasions to winning the WWF Tag Team titles, have decided to stand up to these evil bullies.

 

5. Don Muraco w Luscious Johnny V vs Hillbilly Jim - Hillbilly Jim had been laughed at and made fun of as he progressed from a super fan to a wrestler. He is now having decent success and now is taking on his most accomplished opponent in former WWF Intercontinental Champion Don Muraco. Don Muraco was in a bit of a slump so he was traded to Luscious Johnny V. It seems Muraco is regaining his momentum and is on his way back into the title picture.

 

6. Paul Orndorff w Bobby Heenan vs Bret Hart - Bobby Heenan started this feud by taunting Bret Hart and his father Stu Hart. Not one to sit back and say nothing Bret Hart insulted Heenan by bringing back his nickname from his AWA years "weasel". This infuriated Heenan so now he called upon Mr Wonderful to hopefully teach Bret Hart a lesson.

 

7. David Schultz vs Junkyard Dog - Dr D David Schultz just cant seem to stay out of other peoples business. After an unprovoked 3 on 1 attack on Hulk Hogan in which Hulk Hogan was left bloodied and embarrassed, Junkyard Dog has vowed to teach the evil doctor a hard lesson.

 

8. Adrian Adonis & ??? vs The US Express(Barry Windham & Mike Rotuno w Captain Lou Albano - The US Express have been on fire in 1985 and seem to be serious threats for the WWF Tag Team titles. Dick Murdoch offered up a challenge in which he would retire from wrestling if a team was able to beat The North South Connection for the belts. Sort of backing down on his statements Murdoch has now said that in order to get an opportunity for the belts they need to beat Adonis and a mystery partner first. Murdoch has claimed to have earned a much needed break.

 

9. Big John Studd w Bobby Heenan vs Andre the Giant(if Andre loses he must retire) - In this battle of giants the stage has finally been set when Andre the Giant had to put his career on the line to finally get a match against Big John Studd. Bobby Heenan, Studd, & Ken Patera have been ambushing Andre at seemingly every opportunity they have even shaving Andre's curly locks. Andre has promised to get payback.

 

10. Greg "the Hammer" Valentine w Luscious Johnny V vs Tito Santana for the WWF Intercontinental Championship - This ongoing feud has been going on for almost a year since before Valentine was able to get the title from Santana in September of last year, breaking his leg in the process. Tito Santana has returned from the major injury and has looked good in the process. Luscious Johnny V has since become the manager of Greg Valentine has made him even tougher to beat and claiming that his client is the "greatest WWF Intercontinental Champion of All Time".

 

11. The Iron Sheik w Freddie Blassie vs Ivan Putski - This match is all about payback and revenge for Putski. In a late January match the Iron Sheik locked in his dreaded Camel Clutch on Putski and not releasing it until much damage was caused. Ivan Putski has recovered from the injury and would love nothing more than to remove Iron Sheik from the WWF. The Iron Sheik on the other hand says this time he wont release the Camel Clutch until he breaks the back completely.

 

12. Roddy Piper vs Hulk Hogan with Mr T as guest referee for the WWF Heavyweight Championship - Roddy Piper has been stirring trouble in the WWF since his arrival, while he has mostly stayed out of Hogan's business until just recently, the stage has been set for two of the biggest stars in wrestling. Roddy Piper attacked Lou Albano, Cyndi Lauper, & David Wolf at an awards ceremony in late December in which Hulk Hogan came out later to chase Piper off. At a separate awards ceremony in which Hulk was honored for his 1 year anniversary as champion Roddy Piper again caused a distraction this time by attacking Hulk Hogan. Roddy Piper has a "friend" in his corner with Mr T being named guest referee prior to the announcement of who was going to be in the Main Event. Roddy Piper feels his "star" is at an all time high and he should be the person that carries the WWF Heavyweight Title.

 

I want Piper to win and Mr T to turn on Hogan so much

[jbergey_2005]

I want Piper to win and Mr T to turn on Hogan so much

 

Mr T is currently in a "tweener" role or maybe favoring Piper going into the match. Some of my earlier show segments tried to throw some shades of gray on the situation. Roddy Piper was a guest on the "A-team" with him. Piper later on rewarded him with tickets to War to Settle the Score. Although Piper ended up being a no show to the event and them tickets werent exactly what Mr T expected........Piper got sent home from War to Settle the Score because of "soft drugs." Meltzer is saying there is no way Vince rewards him with the belt right now. We shall see..........

[alpha2117]

Mr T is currently in a "tweener" role or maybe favoring Piper going into the match. Some of my earlier show segments tried to throw some shades of gray on the situation. Roddy Piper was a guest on the "A-team" with him. Piper later on rewarded him with tickets to War to Settle the Score. Although Piper ended up being a no show to the event and them tickets werent exactly what Mr T expected........Piper got sent home from War to Settle the Score because of "soft drugs." Meltzer is saying there is no way Vince rewards him with the belt right now. We shall see..........

 

I'd of thought a mere failure for soft drugs would have been seen as turning up clean in 1985 - Hogan was hoovering up coke like he owned Bolivia.