WWF 1991: I Still Don't Have A Catchy Name

Blodyxe · July 26, 2021

Great event! Interested to see Pillman and HBK being heels together... Holywood Blonds with a twist?

But having Bam Bam and Hart have no chesmitry is a bummer, they had a great matches together in real life

ink625 · July 27, 2021

Who will win the King of the Ring Tournament?
Who will be the runner-up in the King of the Ring Tournament?

Answer 1: steamboat
Answer 2: bret

Who will win the King of the Ring Tournament? Steamboat
Who will be the runner-up in the King of the Ring Tournament? Hart

Who will win the King of the Ring Tournament?
Who will be the runner-up in the King of the Ring Tournament?

Answer 1: Bret Hart
Answer 2: Steamboat

Who will win the King of the Ring Tournament?
Who will be the runner-up in the King of the Ring Tournament?

Answer 1: Bret Hart
Answer 2: Ricky Steamboat

Who will win the King of the Ring Tournament? Bret Hart
Who will be the runner-up in the King of the Ring Tournament? Ricky Steamboat

Well, I certainly never fooled anyone with the KOTR tournament results, did I? Not like I was trying to or anything. Steamboat vs. Hart was just the overwhelming best possible final.

Great event! Interested to see Pillman and HBK being heels together... Holywood Blonds with a twist?

Thanks, Blodyxe! A Michaels/Pillman team would've definitely been awesome!

WWF King of the Ring 1991 prediction results:

Blodyxe - 10 of 11

KyTeran - 9 of 11

scottk1983 - 8 of 11

smw88 - 7 of 11

scmurph01 - 6 of 11

Blodyxe wins the show with 10 of 11 correct predictions, only missing the Piper/Warrior vs. Sullivan/Taker tag match! He even correctly predicted the "draw" between Roberts and Vader. The only predictor to do so. Great showing from everyone else as well, with everyone getting over half of their predictions right. The big winner overall though, was scottk1983, who with 8 correct predictions vs. smw88's 7, breaks their tie to win the first round of the contest! Congratulations, Scott! I'll be messaging you within the next few days about your prize.

Final Prediction Contest standings for Round 1:

1.) scottk1983 - 33 points

2.) smw88- 32 points

3.) KyTeran - 23 points

4.) scmurph01- 19 points

5.) Blodyxe - 15 points

6.) QFresh - 12 points

7.) Trevor Belmont - 11 points

8.) JaCeLo3 - 4 points

9.) TheBigBad1013 - 4 points

The next round of the prediction contest will start with July's Saturday Night's Main Event PPV and run through Survivor Series in November. Thanks so much to everyone for reading, predicting, and commenting!

ink625 · July 27, 2021

Champions as of July 1st, 1991

WWF World Heavyweight Championship

"Macho King" Randy Savage

Previous Champions:

1.) Ultimate Warrior - Lost to Randy Savage at Wrestlemania 7 on March 31st, 1991

WWF Intercontinental Championship

Big Boss Man

Previous Champions:

1.) Mr. Perfect - Lost to Big Boss Man at Wrestlemania 7 on March 31st, 1991

WWF World Tag Team Championship

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase & Sid

Previous Champions:

2.) Vacant - Ted DiBase and Sid defeated The New Foundation at Saturday Night's Main Event: Wrestlemania Revenge on April 27th, 1991 for the vacant titles

1.) The Hart Foundation - Vacated after Bret Hart forfeited titles to enter singles competition following a successful defense at Wrestlemania 7 on March 31st, 1991

WWF Television Championship

Buddy Landel

Previous Champions:

1.) Dino Bravo - Lost to Buddy Landel on April 26th, 1991 episode of WWF Superstars

WWF 1991 Royal Rumble Winner

The Undertaker

**Last eliminated Ricky Steamboat to win Royal Rumble match on January 27th, 1991**

WWF King of the Ring 1991

Bret Hart

**Defeated Ricky Steamboat in tournament finals at King of the Ring on June 30th, 1991**

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Roster as of July 1st, 1991"Jobbers" Not Listed

Faces in Blue and Heels in Red

Major Stars

Bret Hart
Hulk Hogan
Jake Roberts
Jim Duggan
Mr. Perfect
Roddy Piper
Sgt. Slaughter
The Ultimate Warrior

Earthquake
Randy Savage
Ricky Steamboat
The Million Dollar Man
The Undertaker

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Stars

Animal
Big Boss Man
Dino Bravo
Hawk
Jim Neidhart
The Texas Tornado

Bam Bam Bigelow
Kamala
Nikita Koloff
Paul Orndorff
Rick Martel
Rick Rude
Sid
Terry Funk
The Barbarian

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Well Known

Bob Backlund
Jimmy Snuka
Marty Jannetty
Ricky Morton
Robert Gibson
The British Bulldog
Tito Santana
Virgil

Brian Knobbs
Brian Pillman
Buddy Landel
Greg Valentine
Haku
Honky Tonk Man
Hercules
Jerry Sags
Kevin Sullivan
Larry Zbyszko
Shawn Michaels
Smash
The Mountie
The Warlord
Typhoon
Vader

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Recognizable

Bushwhacker Luke
Chris Adams
Kevin Von Erich
Koko B. Ware
Nikolai Volkoff
Owen Hart
The Lumberjack
Tracy Smothers

Bill Irwin
Crush
Dave Taylor
Doug Furnas
Irwin R. Schyster
Kato
Paul Roma
Phil Lafon
Steven Dunn
Timothy Well
Tony Atlas

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Unimportant

Al Snow
B. Brian Blair
Bushwhacker Butch
Jim Powers
Shane Douglas
Steve Armstrong

Brooklyn Brawler
Buddy Rose
Cpl. Bruce
Dave Finlay
Lt. Wright

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Managers - clients in parentheses

Bobby Heenan (Terry Funk, Paul Orndorff, Haku & Barbarian)
Jimmy Hart (Nasty Boys, The Mountie, Honky Tonk Man & Natural Disasters)
Madusa (Larry Zbyszko)
Mr. Fuji (Demolition & Kato)
Paul Bearer (Undertaker & Kevin Sullivan)
Sensational Sherri (Randy Savage)
Slick (Warlord, Kamala & Power and Glory)
The Genius (Dave Taylor)

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Announcers

Bobby Heenan
Gene Okerlund
Gorilla Monsoon
Lord Alfred Hayes
Missy Hyatt
Vince McMahon

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Referees

Earl Hebner
Joey Morella
Tim White
Danny Davis
Mark Curtis

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Road Agents

Pat Patterson
Rene Goulet
Tony Garea

ink625 · July 27, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;">WWF TV for Week 1, July 1991</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53223" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Backstage before the show: - Ricky Steamboat has taken Shane McMahon under his wing as a protege! <img alt="MgxdScW.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MgxdScW.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Monday, July 1st, 1991 Arizona Veterans Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona 11,290 in attendance Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan TV Rating: 6.42 <hr> <img alt="eXz6xLS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eXz6xLS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="lObEcd2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lObEcd2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="n0t4He5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n0t4He5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We start the show with a special announcement from Commissioner Billy Graham, who is in the ring with Missy Hyatt as Prime Time comes on the air. He announces that he and WWF President Jack Tunney have decided that if the King of the Ring winner gets a WWF Heavyweight Championship, that it's only fair that the Royal Rumble winner be rewarded a title shot as well. So, as much as they hate to go back on their word to Bret Hart, he will only receive a title match against Randy Savage at Summerslam if he can beat the Royal Rumble match winner The Undertaker at this months Saturday Night's Main Event, subtitled Roadblock. <img alt="0YsDiyO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0YsDiyO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7SIVVup.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7SIVVup.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="y9U6V8V.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/y9U6V8V.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Finally, he announced that, as a consolation for his loss of the guaranteed title shot, Bret Hart would be rewarded with a $50,000 bonus. <img alt="upMPqs8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/upMPqs8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="kOlrSrn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kOlrSrn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="uUQamNW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uUQamNW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xblkqeI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xblkqeI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rtWZgSA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rtWZgSA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nwMzG0x.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nwMzG0x.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Rebels, Tracy Smothers and Steve Armstrong, defeated The Equalizer and Rick Fuller in 5:57 when Steve Armstrong pinned Rick Fuller after a Doomsday Dropkick. <img alt="Kk5GRTv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Kk5GRTv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="YzftxzZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YzftxzZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="yJ54Ll3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yJ54Ll3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ABfmL4J.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ABfmL4J.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="Hfr9JPp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Hfr9JPp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D6jDtTj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D6jDtTj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> After retaining their WWF World Tag Team Championship at King of the Ring, in a match where the New Foundation tried and failed to help The Rock 'n Roll Express win the titles, Ted DiBiase and Sid mock Hart and Neidhart for not even being able to interfere properly. <img alt="BdJgdMV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BdJgdMV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="ygf9Rna.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ygf9Rna.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xblkqeI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xblkqeI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="d3aHy06.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/d3aHy06.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> In a decent match, the newly heel Brian Pillman, defeated B. Brian Blair in 5:48 by pinfall with an Air Pillman. <img alt="LwdE2fH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LwdE2fH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="JA1MJD7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JA1MJD7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="lObEcd2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lObEcd2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Next, we go from one recent traitor, Brian Pillman, to one former traitor, Sgt. Slaughter, who is in the ring with Commissioner Graham. Slaughter finally issues a sincere formal apology, as previously ordered by Commissioner Graham, for his actions against his country and against "a true patriot" like Hulk Hogan. <img alt="rn73XZ4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rn73XZ4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Graham says although he would like to just drop the promised 2-month suspension, it just wouldn't be right. However, he says he can reduce the suspension to 1 month instead, which will be effective immediately. Slaughter graciously accepts his punishment and is about to leave when he's attacked by former ally Nikita Koloff. <img alt="3tOYMIU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3tOYMIU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Koloff viciously attacks the reformed Slaughter with his chain, whipping, choking, and bludgeoning him with it. Luckily, the onslaught is brief, as Big Boss Man saves Slaughter for the second night in a row. <img alt="0DVmuB8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0DVmuB8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Boss Man uses his nightstick to even the odds against Koloff's chain and takes the "Russian Nightmare" down fairly quickly. Eventually, Slaughter recovers and locks Koloff in the Camel Clutch to the roaring approval of everyone in the, appropriately named for tonight, Veterans Coliseum! <img alt="upMPqs8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/upMPqs8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="cN4OVGI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cN4OVGI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="H2mgUCO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/H2mgUCO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xblkqeI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xblkqeI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9KGysXC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9KGysXC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ANP4wAl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ANP4wAl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="x6U7M5r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/x6U7M5r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Nasty Boys defeated The Bushwhackers in 8:37 when Brian Knobbs pinned Butch with a Trip to Nastyville. <img alt="9mXuhYB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9mXuhYB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="WikFKEQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WikFKEQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3qzcoj1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3qzcoj1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Y0aBEZC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Y0aBEZC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nOiJizq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nOiJizq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="lzVtBMt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lzVtBMt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="QvZ2FVS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QvZ2FVS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A very pleased Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, with the full Heenan Family in tow, cuts a promo on his former client Mr. Perfect. He mockingly calls Perfect "Hennig" and says they'd all grown tired of his "holier than thou attitude". He says Terry Funk will now take "Hennig's" place at the head of the dinner table, and he'll be the one "bringing home the bacon" for the family. Heenan: And of course by "bacon", I mean the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship! <img alt="BdJgdMV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BdJgdMV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="6uWqSI4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6uWqSI4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A very somber Jake Roberts was in the ring next. He was standing next to a large framed photograph of Damien, set up on an easel next to a small podium. He announced that although his war with Vader was far from over after nothing was resolved at King of the Ring, he had to take a moment to honor the life of his beloved pet Damien. He was practically holding back tears, his voice cracking more with each word, as he told the fans of the many great memories he'd shared with his friend when the cameras were off. He then regaled them with humorous stories of Damien scaring the life out of the other wrestlers backstage. He ended the speech by acknowledging that a lot of people hate snakes. And although he wasn't always a fan of them himself, Damien changed his mind. Damien had slithered into a small corner of his heart and made himself a home. And there was no way he would be able to go on as "The Snake" without him at ringside. So, he was dropping his "The Snake" moniker and would just be going by his "regular" name, Jake Roberts, going forward. When he was finished speaking, he slowly walked over and placed a hand on the framed photo, bowing his head in silence. That silence was abruptly ended though when Vader attacked yet again! <img alt="uiRsVG0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uiRsVG0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Vader hit Roberts with a Chokeslam first, which he followed up with a Vader Bomb in the corner. Some referees ran down to try and stop Vader, but he threw several of them out of the ring and scared the others off. Not satisfied with just one Vader Bomb though, he'd hit another. And when that wouldn't satiate him either, he finished Roberts off with a wicked Powerbomb, leaving him a crumpled mess, lying next to the fallen photo of Damien! <img alt="upMPqs8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/upMPqs8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> AUTHOR'S NOTE: The purpose of this angle was to show just how devastated Jake was to have to go on without Damien, but I do realize it was a bit melodramatic for Roberts' character. And I thought about rewriting it as I was tidying up the dynasty for its move to the 2020 forums. Ultimately though, I had fun coming up with it and since having fun is the purpose of the diary, I decided to leave it in as-is. <hr> <img alt="xKGouGd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xKGouGd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xblkqeI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xblkqeI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="liED9ox.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/liED9ox.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Kevin Von Erich defeated a game Dave Finlay in 7:30 by submission with The Iron Claw. <img alt="9mXuhYB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9mXuhYB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="EEITnCX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EEITnCX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rn73XZ4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rn73XZ4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Mean" Gene Okerlund is on the interview stage after the commercial break, for a special interview with Hulk Hogan. Okerlund: Ladies and Gentlemen, please WELCOME BACK, "THE IMMORTAL" HULK HOGAN!! Real American blasts throughout Veterans Coliseum, as the Hulkster makes his way towards the stage to a massive pop and standing ovation. Okerlund: Hulk Hogan, long time, no see! With the roar of the crowd finally fading out, WWF fans across the world heard something that they hadn't heard in months! Hogan: Well, you know something, "Mean" Gene! The fans erupted yet again at the sound of those six words! Hogan continues. Hogan: I've been sitting at home since April, man. Listenin' to that backstabbing, fraud, Ricky Steamboat, brother! As he went on and on about honor. Well, the Hulkster knows a little something about honor, brother, and Ricky Steamboat has no honor, jack! All Ricky Steamboat is, man, is a disgrace! Okerlund: Indeed he is Hulk! Hogan: And since I've been sittin' at home, "Mean" Gene, all I've been able to think about is getting my hands on that traitor, brother! But the doctors all say I'm not ready yet, and WWF President Jack Tunney won't clear me to compete until he gets the okay from all the doctors, dude! But even though I can't compete yet, I know it won't be long! And that's why I'm here tonight. To challenge Ricky Steamboat to a match at Summerslam, brother! I'm..... Hogan is interrupted by the entrance music of Bam Bam Bigelow. <img alt="J5RELg7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J5RELg7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Bigelow slowly saunters towards the ring, as Hogan just fumes at the interruption of a promo he must have thought about every second of every day since he'd been out of action. And the longer Bigelow took, the more Hogan seethed. Finally, when he couldn't take anymore, Hogan screamed violently into Okerlund's microphone. Hogan: WHAT DO YOU WANT, BIGELOW?!!! It was all just a diversion though, as Ricky Steamboat suddenly attacks Hogan from behind! <img alt="m42sSZt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/m42sSZt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> He wails on the already injured knee of Hogan, as Bigelow joins him in the ring. The two men savagely beat Hogan with his own crutches, before Bigelow heads to the top and hits a Flying Headbutt. With their mission seemingly complete, Steamboat pics up the mic Okerlund was using and accepts Hogan's challenge for Summerslam! Their mission wasn't complete though, as Steamboat had Bigelow fetch him a steel chair. Once he had the chair, Steamboat wrapped it around Hogan's injured knee and climbed to the middle turnbuckle as Bigelow held Hogan down. Before he could jump off and crush Hogan's leg though, which may very well have ended the Hulkster's career, a large group of wrestlers headed by Jim Duggan rushes the ring, as Steamboat and Bigelow make a narrow escape. <img alt="upMPqs8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/upMPqs8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="LrRaKZ7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LrRaKZ7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="0YsDiyO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0YsDiyO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="cUdFYH7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cUdFYH7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="O5CcA1R.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O5CcA1R.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Back to his usual, frantic self, The Ultimate Warrior cuts a wild promo on The Undertaker while holding the urn he stole from Paul Bearer at King of the Ring. He says he took it for safekeeping, and as a reminder of what Bearer and Undertaker had Kevin Sullivan try to do to him. He finishes by apologizing, in his own way, to Roddy Piper, and says he'll never turn his back on "all his little warriors" ever again. <img alt="upMPqs8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/upMPqs8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="0YsDiyO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0YsDiyO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="R0yFnRS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/R0yFnRS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xblkqeI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xblkqeI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dYoGYOl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dYoGYOl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> In a solid main event, The Undertaker defeated Nikolai Volkoff in 6:24 by pinfall with a Tombstone Piledriver. <img alt="LwdE2fH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LwdE2fH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> Show Rating: <img alt="WA0kRGE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WA0kRGE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> Post-show notes: - Hercules suffered a Transverse Process Fracture in a pre-show match. Top 5 in-ring performances of the night: The Undertaker - 90 Brian Pillman - 74 Brian Knobbs - 68 Jerry Sags - 67 Kevin Von Erich - 63 The Next Day: - The Ultimate Warrior thinks I.R.S. is a waste of time since he doesn't connect with the fans. - Hercules will miss 27 days because of the injury he suffered on Prime Time. <img alt="9M5qIA5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9M5qIA5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53223" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Backstage before the show: - Nothing to report. <img alt="iPRm8Rr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iPRm8Rr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Wednesday, July 3rd, 1991 Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Arizona 2,268 in attendance Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan TV Rating: 0.45 <hr> Angle: Recap of Prime Time Wrestling with Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan. Rating: 100 In a decent match, Animal defeated Brooklyn Brawler in 4:24 by pinfall with a Scoop Powerslam. Rating: 66 Angle: A surprisingly calm Rock 'n' Roll Express challenge Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman to a tag match for next week. Say they may have won the first battle when they cost them their World Tag Team title match against Ted DiBiase and Sid at King of the Ring, but the war is far from over because Morton: Rock and Roll never forgets! Rating: 87 In a terrible match, The Warlord defeated Battle Ranger in 5:37 by submission with a Full Nelson. Rating: 55 Angle: Jimmy Snuka and Buddy Landel cut promos before their Television Title match. Snuka calls Landel's win over him a few weeks ago cheap since everyone but the referee seems to know he cheated. Landel says he'll prove it wasn't a fluke and he doesn't need to cheat to win. He just likes to! Rating: 77 <hr> WWF World Television Championship <img alt="VUTmktJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VUTmktJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Buddy Landel © vs. Jimmy Snuka <img alt="bUIbt2t.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bUIbt2t.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xblkqeI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xblkqeI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XQ2PQEd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XQ2PQEd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> In a decent match, Buddy Landel defeated Jimmy Snuka in 16:26 by pinfall with a Corkscrew Elbow Drop after interference by Greg Valentine. Buddy Landel makes defense number 9 of his WWF World Television title. Rating: 69 <hr> Show Rating: 77 <hr> Post-show notes: - Nothing to report. Top 5 in-ring performances of the night: Animal - 72 Jimmy Snuka - 65 Buddy Landel - 62 The Warlord - 57 Brooklyn Brawler - 47 The Next Day: - Pat Patterson said Brian Pillman is going to be a star and is worth pushing hard. - Vader also said Brian Pillman is a "star in the making" and could make us some serious money in the future. </div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="9M5qIA5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9M5qIA5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53223" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Backstage before the show: - Nothing to report. <img alt="uWBcsXQ.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uWBcsXQ.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Friday, July 5th, 1991 Amarillo Civic Center in Amarillo, Texas 2,000 in attendance - SOLD OUT! Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan TV Rating: 0.41 <hr> Demolition defeated Bart Sawyer and Ricky Santana in 7:39. Rating: 54 Angle: Demolition cuts a promo wherein Crush challenges Nikita Koloff to a match on Prime Time, for Koloff costing him his Intercontinental Title match against Big Boss Man last week. Smash seems less than enthusiastic about the whole thing though. Rating: 84 Angle: The Genius mocks Chris Adams with a pre-match poem. Rating: 67 Dave Taylor defeated Chris Adams in 9:53 by pinfall while using the ropes for leverage. Rating: 60 Angle: Earthquake along with Jimmy Hart, and Tito Santana cut pre-match promos. Rating: 89 In a good match, Earthquake defeated Tito Santana in 10:04 by pinfall with an Earthquake Splash. Rating: 81 <hr> Show Rating: 79 <hr> Post-show notes: - Nothing to report. Top 5 in-ring performances of the night: Earthquake - 75 Tito Santana - 74 Dave Taylor - 62 Smash - 62 Chris Adams - 56 The Next Day: - Nothing to report.</div></div></blockquote>

ink625 · July 28, 2021

WWF TV for Week 2, July 1991

Backstage before the show:

- Jake Roberts turned up hungover, so I fined him. He now has a "simmering tension" relationship with me. Good thing I didn't plan on using him on screen for this episode anyway.

Monday, July 8th, 1991

Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri

9,300 in attendance

Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 6.38

<hr>

We open the show with footage from "earlier today". We see the Big Boss Man signing autographs on his way into the building when he's blindsided by Nikita Koloff.

The attack is brutal and who knows how bad it could have been had building security not intervened.

<hr>

Bob Backlund defeated Simon Kenney in 5:42 by submission with a Crossface Chickenwing.

<hr>

In a pre-recorded segment, filmed in an embalming room, Paul Bearer pleads with the Ultimate Warrior to return his urn and says the Warrior has no idea what kind of power he's wielding. He ends the segment by warning Undertaker's Saturday Night's Main Event: Roadblock opponent, Bret Hart, that he's living on borrowed time!

<hr>

In a decent match, Kevin Sullivan defeated Hector Guerrero in 7:08 by pinfall with a Devil Stomp.

<hr>

Accompanied by all the other members of The Kingdom, Vader brags about destorying Damien, before turning his attention to Jake Roberts himself. "YOU'RE PATHETIC, SNAKE MAN! WHININ' AND MOANIN' OVER YOUR POOR LITTLE PET! CRYIN' LIKE A LITTLE GIRL! BUT WHO'S GONNA CRY FOR YOU AFTER WHAT I DID TO YOU LAST WEEK! YOU'RE FINISHED, SNAKE MAN! YOU'RE TIME HAS GONE, AND NOW IT'S MY TIME! IT'S.....VADER.....TIME!"

<hr>

in a solid match, The New Foundation defeated Well Dunn in 8:45 when Owen Hart defeated Steven Dunn by submission with a Sharpshooter.

<hr>

After their match, Owen and Neidhart declare that they want another shot at Ted DiBiase and Sid at Saturday Night's Main Event: Roadblock. Owen Hart had the last word. "You're never gonna get us out of your hair 'til you beat us straight up. No BS!"

<hr>
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A very game Crush took Nikita Koloff to the limit but fell short as Koloff hit the Russian Sickle for the pin at 10:24.

<hr>

Irwin R. Schyster defeated Mike Barton in 6:28 by pinfall with a Fallaway Slam.

<hr>

Knowing Bobby Heenan's patterns, Mr. Perfect corners him alone backstage and lets him have it. Luckily for "The Brain", WWF officials are there fast enough to break it up before it goes too far.

<hr>

Ricky Steamboat defeated Scott Taylor in 7:40 by submission with a Chickenwing.

<hr>
After the match, Ricky Steamboat decides to do to Scott Taylor what he was going to do to Hulk Hogan last week, crush his leg in a steel chair. Just like with Hogan last week though, the "cavalry" makes the save, as Roddy Piper hits the ring with a steel chair of his own.

Piper lays out Steamboat with the chair and calls to Howard Finkel for his mic.

Piper: "You're one despicable cat, Ricky Steamboat, you know that? Well I can get down and dirty with the best of em' myself, so how's about me and you see who can get lower at Roadblock?"

<hr>
Show Rating:

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Post-show notes:

- I apparently used Scott Taylor "far too much" on the show.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Ricky Steamboat - 91
Nikita Koloff - 85
Owen Hart - 75
Kevin Sullivan - 72
Bob Backlund - 68

The Next Day:

- I took a 15 point hit to my company prestige when Hulk Hogan went on the Arsenio Hall show and admitted to using Steroids in the past.

- Rick Rude was identified as a Steroid user by the WWF drug testing policy. I fined him and nothing noteworthy resulted.

- The Ultimate Warrior thinks Steven Dunn is a waste of time.

Backstage before the show:

- Nothing to report.

Wednesday, July 10th, 1991

The Manhattan Center in Manhattan, New York

1,000 in attendance - SOLD OUT!

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 0.47

<hr>
Angle: WWF World Television Champion, "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel, announces a 20-man Battle Royal to determine a #1 Contender to his TV Title. It's coming up next and the winner will face him on WWF Superstars this Friday.
Rating: 78

In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Bob Backlund won a TV Title #1 Contender battle royal in 14:32. The other members of the 'final four' were Honky Tonk Man, Tito Santana and Virgil, with Honky Tonk Man being the final elimination. Bob Backlund got the most eliminations over the course of the match.
Rating: 66

Angle: Buddy Landel faces off with his new #1 Contender, Bob Backlund. Backlund offers to shake his hand, but Landel swats it away.
Rating: 78

Bill Irwin defeated Mike Barton in 6:21 by pinfall with a Superplex.
Rating: 62

Angle: Missy Hyatt interviews Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman, who accept the Rock 'n' Roll Express' challenge for a tag match at Saturday Night's Main Event: Roadblock. A seemingly distraught Missy changes the subject to Michaels' betrayal of Marty Jannetty, saying Shawn broke a lot of hearts when he turned on his former partner. Michaels seems particularly amused by this and retorts "Well then, I guess you can just call me 'The Heartbreak Kid'!"
Rating: 95

In a decent match, Larry Zbyszko defeated Dino Bravo in 10:50 by submission with a LarryLand Dreamer.
Rating: 79

<hr>
Show Rating: 80

<hr>
Post-show notes:

- Jim Powers suffered an Olecranon Fracture in the TV Title #1 Contender Battle Royal

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Larry Zbyszko - 84
Dino Bravo - 57
Bill Irwin - 52
Mike Barton - 51
# 5 - Only 4 workers got a performance grade for the show, since one of the matches was a Battle Royal, which doesn't give individual performance grades.

The Next Day:

- Shawn Michaels says Mike Barton(Bart Gunn) sells like crap and I should cut him for someone who can actually work.

- Jim Powers will only miss 4 days with the Olecranon Fracture he suffered in the Battle Royal. Whew, that's a relief!

Backstage before the show:

- Mike Awesome, who hasn't debuted yet as a jobber, was antagonizing Sid so much that a fight broke out and they had to be pulled apart. I fined him and Sid was pleased with my decision.

- Shane Douglas was antagonizing Bob Holly so much that a fight broke out and they had to be pulled apart. I fined him and it improved his behavior and he was happy with my decision. Bob Holly was also pleased.

- Scott Taylor and Greg Valentine tried to lighten the mood back up after the fights, with Taylor drawing caricatures of some of his colleagues and Valentine just being fun to be around in general.

Friday, July 12th, 1991

Bank St. Armory in Fall River, Massachusetts

1,000 in attendance - SOLD OUT!

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 0.42

<hr>
The Rebels defeated The State Patrol in 8:31 when Steve Armstrong defeated Cpl. Parker with a Missile Dropkick.
Rating: 61

Angle: Crush says he may not have beaten Nikita Koloff on Prime Time, but he gave him all he could handle and then some. Smash seems annoyed that Crush is still talking about this and tells Crush they've got bigger fish to fry.
Rating: 90

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Shane Douglas in 6:30 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt.
Rating: 68

Angle: For no apparent reason, Bam Bam Bigelow pummels Shane Douglas after their match.
Rating: 77

<hr>
WWF World Television Championship

Buddy Landel © vs. Bob Backlund

In a decent match, Bob Backlund defeated Buddy Landel in 10:45 by submission with a Crossface Chickenwing after interference from Jimmy Snuka. Bob Backlund wins the WWF World Television title!
Rating: 69
<hr>

Angle: Bob Backlund celebrates his TV Title win like he just won the Super Bowl!
Rating: 78

<hr>
Show Rating: 76

<hr>
Post-show notes:

- Nothing to report.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Bam Bam Bigelow - 72
Bob Backlund - 68
Buddy Landel - 63
Cpl. D.B. Parker - 58
Tracy Smothers - 55

The Next Day:

- Jimmy Snuka was identified as a Hard Drug user by the WWF drug testing policy. I fined him and he was very unhappy. It also made his personality worse!

ink625 · July 29, 2021

WWF TV for Week 3, July 1991

Backstage before the show:

- Commissioner Billy Graham got into a heated argument with a fan outside of the arena and had to be restrained before he made things physical. I decided to go light on him since it's the first trouble he's caused, so I gave him a fine. He was happy with the decision and his behavior improved. Honestly, the right thing to do would probably have been to suspend him but he's too important to the show and as I said, it was his first time causing any trouble.

- Tony Atlas has been spreading rumors about Bushwhacker Butch which almost lead to a fistfight between the two. I fined him and he now has a "simmering tension" relationship with me. Butch was pleased with my decision.

Monday, July 15th, 1991

Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts

15,909 in attendance - SOLD OUT

Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 6.45

<hr>

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan, who's wearing a comically large neck brace after his attack at the hands of Mr. Perfect last week, welcome everyone to the show and send us down to "Mean" Gene Okerlund who's interviewing "Macho King" Randy Savage and his Kingdom.

Okerlund: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome, the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion, "Macho King" Randy Savage, and his Kingdom!!

Savage is lead to the ring by Sensational Queen Sherri, flanked on either side by "Ravishing" Rick Rude and Vader. Before Savage will enter the ring though, he waits for Rude and Vader to check under the apron on all four sides of the ring, and only then will he "allow" Sherri to open the ropes for him.

Okerlund: You have got to be kidding me, Randy Savage! What was the meaning of all that? There's not gonna be someone under the r...

Rude jerks the microphone out of Okerlund's hand.

Rude: Beat it, you fat, little twerp!

Okerlund doesn't budge but a menacing step towards him from Vader does the trick, as Okerlund exits the ring and heads backstage.

Savage: I hated to do that to you, Gene, I really did, yeah! But a King can NEVER be too careful! You may have heard the expression, "the calm before the storm", well the Macho King feels a storm a-brewin', yeah. You see, the "Macho King" thinks it's been too quiet around here lately, yeah, what with Jake Roberts gone out to pasture at the hands of Vader. Buuuutt, Jake Roberts was just the first in a long line, of peasants, that want to get their hands on the King, and his WWF Championship, yeah! BUT YOU SEE, I'm just not gonna let that happen, oh no! And Rick Rude's not gonna let it happen! And big Vader's CERTAINLY not gonna let it happen, yeah. So, before anybody gets any bright ideas, the King is making a proclamation, yeah, and it's really simple. The Macho King will be taking the night off at Saturday Night's Main Event, yeah. But even though I won't' be there in person, I'm definitely gonna be watchin', because there's a big match goin' down. The biggest one on the card, yeah. The Macho King is gonna find out who he has to face at Summerslam next month. It's either gonna be The Undertaker, or it's gonna be "Hitman" Bret Hart, yeah. Eit...

Graham: Excuse me, your highness!

Commissioner Graham mockingly interrupts Savage.

Graham: But you don't get to "proclaim" things around here. I do!

Savage: Is that right?

Graham: It is, and as a matter of fact I'm here to make a proclamation right now! Not only will YOU not be taking the night off at Roadblock, but neither will the pretty boy and the big man. Because right now, I'M proclaiming that there's gonna be a six-man tag team match at Roadblock. And before I go any further, let me just say that believe it or not, I actually WAS planning on giving you the night off at Roadblock. But when you came out here and started making "proclamations", I needed to remind you who was actually in charge!

An incensed Savage barks at Graham.

Savage: WHO?

Graham: Well, I'm glad you asked. It's gonna be the Kingdom, taking on "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom!

<hr>

In a decent match, Rick Martel defeated Koko B. Ware in 10:30 by submission with a Boston Crab.

<hr>

The Ultimate Warrior has some pre-recorded comments in response to Paul Bearer's pleas to return the urn last week.

Ultimate Warrior: WHEN I WAS TAKEN BY KEVIN SULLIVAN, WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE ALL THE HORRORS I WITNESSED. FOR IN THOSE NIGHTMARES I WALKED AMONG THE SKELETONS OF ALL THE UNDERTAKER'S VICTIMS OF YESTERDAY, AND I CRAWLED THROUGH THE BLOOD-FILLED TRENCHES OF THE WARS OF THE PAST!! But after some time, I came to a peaceful bridge in a meadow. And when I walked across that bridge, I heard all my little warriors calling out to me from the normal side. From the side of light. But when I reached for their hands, THEY TURNED TO DUST BEFORE MY VERY EYES! And I knew it was you Undertaker, who'd led them there. Who'd put their poor innocent souls in harm's way, AND THAT IS WHY I MUST DESTROY THIS URN ONCE AND FOR ALL! And I will do so at Saturday Night's Main Event!! FOR AT SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT, the darkness will be brought to light, BY THE POWER, OF THE ULLLTTIMAAATTTE WARRRRIIIOOORRRR!!!!

<hr>

Bret Hart defeated Kato in 5:39 by submission with a Sharpshooter. During the match, the lights went out multiple times.

<hr>
After his win over Kato, Bret Hart asks for a mic.

Hart: Play all the mind games you want Undertaker. Turn off the lights, send your little henchman Kevin Sullivan after me, wave your little urn around in the air, if you can ever get it back. But the fact of the matter is, you just don't have the chops to hang with the excellence of execution. And I'm gonna prove the old saying correct at Roadblock. The bigger they are, the harder they fall!

<hr>

We come back to a brief, but important pre-recorded announcement from Commissioner Graham. He announces that although the Big Boss Man did suffer some injuries in the assault by Nikita Koloff last week, he has been cleared to wrestle. So, Graham announces the Big Boss Man will be defending his WWF Intercontinental Championship against Nikita Koloff at Saturday Night's Main Event: Roadblock!

<hr>

In a good match, Terry Funk defeated Virgil in 6:07 by submission with a Spinning Toe Hold.

<hr>

Before we go to commercial, Bobby Heenan, still wearing that comically large neck brace he had on in the show opening, has something to say to Mr. Perfect.

Heenan: I bet you think you're just so smart don't you, Hennig?! I bet you think you're a real tough guy too, attacking a defenseless broadcast journalist from behind! Well, Terry Funk isn't a defenseless broadcast journalist, and I DARE YOU! to attack him from behind!

Funk joins Heenan on his way back from the ring.

Heenan: In fact, I dare you to face him at all. I dare you to face him one on one at Roadblock. Because I wanna find out how tough you really are, Hennig!

Monsoon: Oka...

Heenan: Shut up, Monsoon, I'm not finished! There's just one more thing, Hennig. You're gonna be hearing from my attorneys very soon! You're gonna pay for what you did to me last week! In more ways than one!

<hr>

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid say "no way" to the New Foundation's challenge for another title shot at Roadblock. However, Commissioner Graham exerts his authority for the second time tonight

and says not only has he decided to give the New Foundation another shot at the titles at Roadblock, but Irwin R. Schyster will be banned from ringside.

Graham: We're gonna find out once and for all, who the better team is!

<hr>
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The Lumberjack defeated The Mountie in 10:11 by disqualification when the referee caught Jimmy Hart zapping The Lumberjack with the Mountie's cattle prod.

<hr>

Before we head to our main event, Ricky Steamboat addresses the challenge of Roddy Piper.

Steamboat: Roddy Piper. It doesn't surprise me when a man like you sticks his nose in another man's business. You've always had a problem with respecting the personal space of others. And with knowing your place! Well, I can tell you that The Dragon's Den is no place, for a skirt-wearing, big mouth such as yourself. But what's done is done, as they say. So you'll have to be taught a lesson. A lesson in respect.......and honor. Next time use your words, Roddy, and not your lizard brain. It would have saved you a world of hurt. I'll see you at Roadblock!

<hr>
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In a good match, Jim Duggan defeated Honky Tonk Man in 9:42 by pinfall with a Three-Point Stance Clothesline.

<hr>
Show Rating:

<hr>
Post-show notes:

- Commissioner Graham invented a new catchphrase that will likely boost his ability on the microphone.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Mr. Perfect - 93
Bret Hart - 93
Terry Funk - 89
Rick Martel - 81
The Mountie - 68

The Next Day:

- The Ultimate Warrior may have alienated himself from the WWF locker room, after boldly declaring that he is carrying the company "single-handedly", and that there wasn't anyone else on his "level" with the promotion.

- The Ultimate Warrior checked another name off his list of people to criticize, this time saying Dave Taylor doesn't connect with the fans and is a waste of time.

Backstage before the show:

- I tried some positive meddling in the "dislike" relationship of The Ultimate Warrior and Jake Roberts. It backfired and they now flat out hate each other.

Wednesday, July 17th, 1991

Fairfield Alumni Hall in Fairfield, Connecticut

2,479 in attendance - SOLD OUT!

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 0.46

<hr>
Angle: Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan recap Monday's Prime Time Wrestling.
Rating: 95

In a decent match, Typhoon defeated Shane Douglas in 10:02 by pinfall with a Running Splash.
Rating: 58

Angle: The Rock 'n' Roll Express want Michaels and Pillman on Prime Time this week, not at Roadblock.
Rating: 95

The Can-Am Express defeated Jim Powers and B. Brian Blair in 5:39 when Furnas defeated Blair with a Frankensteiner.
Rating: 64

Angle: "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel wants his rematch for the WWF Television Title right now, but Bob Backlund tells him "you can't always get what you want" and Jimmy Snuka will get the shot instead!
Rating: 80

<hr>
WWF World Television Championship

Bob Backlund © vs. Jimmy Snuka

In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Jimmy Snuka and Bob Backlund fought to a double disqualification in 9:53 when Buddy Landel and Greg Valentine attacked both men.
Rating: 73
<hr>

Angle: After the match Greg Valentine and Buddy Landel continue their attack on Backlund and Snuka.
Rating: 84

<hr>
Show Rating: 80

<hr>
Post-show notes:

- Shawn Michaels switched to a Prima Donna gimmick, which was rated "Very Good".

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Bob Backlund - 72
Phil Lafon - 68
Doug Furnas - 67
Jimmy Snuka - 65
Typhoon - 55

The Next Day:

- Nothing to report.

Backstage before the show:

- Slick has been annoying the rest of the locker room with his constant preaching about how great his religion is. I gave him a "slap on the wrist" and nothing noteworthy resulted.

Friday, July 19th, 1991

Houston Field House in Troy, New York

4,945 in attendance

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 0.41

<hr>
In a Wrestlemania 1 rematch, Tito Santana defeated Buddy "The Executioner" Rose in 8:03 by pinfall with a Flying Forearm Smash.
Rating: 68

Angle: Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman agree to face the Rock 'n Roll Express on Prime Time instead of waiting for Roadblock. Michaels says "I guess it wouldn't hurt to put these old-timers in the nursing home a few days early!"
Rating: 95

Demolition defeated The Rebels in 9:46 when Crush defeated Tracy Smothers by submission.
Rating: 64

Angle: Crush surprises Smash by announcing he's interested in pursuing the WWF Television title.
Rating: 76

Angle: Al Snow says he's out to make a name for himself, and that it starts with Paul Orndorff tonight!
Rating: 76

In a decent match, Paul Orndorff defeated Al Snow in 7:17 by pinfall with a Spike Piledriver.
Rating: 75

<hr>
Show Rating: 79

<hr>
Post-show notes:

- Nothing to report.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Paul Orndorff - 80
Tito Santana - 71
Smash - 60
Tracy Smothers - 59
Crush - 57

The Next Day:

- Shawn Michaels said Crush sells like crap and tells me to cut him and find someone who can actually work.

ink625 · July 30, 2021

WWF TV for Week 4, July 1991

Backstage before the show:

- Jake Roberts helped created a great atmosphere backstage when he pulled a great rib on the entire locker room that had everyone laughing afterward.

Monday, July 22nd, 1991

Macon Coliseum in Macon, Georgia

9,252 in attendance - SOLD OUT!

Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 6.54

<hr>

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Nikita Koloff to open the show.

Okerlund: Ladies and Gentlemen, I can't say it's an honor to introduce my guest at this time, "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff!

Koloff enters the arena to the Russian National Anthem, but it's nearly drowned out with boos, as the Georgia crowd knows Koloff's antics all too well.

Okerlund: Nikita Koloff, you will face The Big Boss Man this Saturday night with his WWF Intercontinental Championship on the line, in what will be your first title match since entering the World Wrestling Federation. Your thoughts?

Koloff stands in silence, showing no emotion or acknowledgment that he's even been spoken to.

Okerlund: Nikita, do you have anything at all to say?

Koloff: ..........

Okerlund: Well, this was a waste of time! Thank you, Nikita Koloff, I guess.

Okerlund turns to leave, but Koloff grabs him and tears his coat off, nearly ripping it in half. Okerlund falls to the mat and starts sliding backward away from Koloff, begging to be spared. Koloff pulls him to his feet in one quick motion and wraps his chain around Okerlund's throat.

Suddenly "Hard Times" blasts through the arena, ushering in the Big Boss Man, moving as fast as you'll probably ever see a man of his size move. This was exactly what Koloff was hoping for though, as he tossed Okerlund aside and pulled a pair of brass knucks out of his tights, taking a huge swing at Boss Man. He missed though and a wild brawl ensued. The two men fought all over the arena, ending up in the back parking lot with Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies eventually arriving on the scene to break it up and haul both men away in handcuffs!

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Owen Hart defeated Irwin R. Schyster in 12:23 when Irwin R. Schyster was disqualified when The Million Dollar Man ran in and attacked Owen Hart.

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After the match, the New Foundation does their best to take on DiBiase, I.R.S., and Sid, but the 3 on 2 is just too much with Sid being one of the 3. The brawl ends when Sid Powerbombs both Owen and Neidhart and DiBiase stuffs a $1 bill in each man's mouth.

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Undertaker and Paul Bearer are interviewed by an obviously still rattled Gene Okerlund. Bearer says they will never let The Ultimate Warrior destroy the urn, but even if he did manage to destroy it, it wouldn't really matter in the long run, since "The Undertaker has a lot more ways to get what he wants, oh yes!" They then turn their attention to Bret Hart.

Bearer: Oh, the clock on my embalming room wall is ticking down. It won't be long now, Bret Hart. It won't be long until you walk down that aisle at Saturday Night's Main Event and step into the ring with my Undertaker! Right as we're talking now, a big, black hearse is backing up to the loading dock of the Charlotte Coliseum. Oh, it's empty now, but when it leaves it will be full, oh yes, full of the pieces of a broken heart, OOOOOHHHHH YEEEESSSS!!

Undertaker: Bret Hart. You've lost your guaranteed title shot for Summerslam, but at Saturday Night's Main Event, you lose much more. You lose your soul.......to the dark side!!

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w/
In a rematch from last week, which saw The Lumberjack win by DQ after attempted interference by Jimmy Hart, The Lumberjack defeated The Mountie in 10:49 when The Mountie was disqualified again.

This time though it wasn't Jimmy Hart, it was The Lumberjack's former partner Buck, accompanied by Mr. Fuji, going berzerk on him.

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Next, Missy Hyatt is backstage to interview Roddy Piper about his match at Roadblock with Ricky Steamboat.

Hyatt: Hey guys, Missy Hyatt here. It is my pleasure to bring out one of my all-time favorites, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper!!

Piper: Well hello there, Missy! How ya doin'?

Hyatt: I'm doin' great, Hot Rod!

Piper: You know, no one's called me that in a while around here.

Hyatt: Really?

Piper: Oh yeah, that's right. It hasn't really been appropriate that much lately though, to be honest. But, man, is it appropriate right now! Because I am FIRED UP! Haha! And it's all because of you, Ricky Steamboat. "The Dragon!" The dragon, huh? Well, I've been around for quite some time, Ricky Steamboat, and I ain't never seen no dragon! But I do see you. Yes, I do, and what I see is a sorry little excuse for a man, who doesn't know the meaning of the word honor. Sure, you go 'round usin' it all the time, but you don't know what it means, no sir. Because a man of honor does what's right. A man of honor will look you right in the eye and let you know if he's got a problem with ya. But you don't do that, do ya, "dragon?" Nope, not you. What you do is wait 'til a guy's got his back turned and BAM! You whack him in the leg with a pipe, or a chair, or whatever you can get your grimy little hands on! Well, ole Hot Rod has seen enough. Now, I've neeeever been a fan of one Hulk Hogan, but what you did to him was despicable. And what you tried to do to him after that, well I just don't think there's a word for how low it is. YOU TRIED TO END HIS CAREER! But man, ole Hot Rod can get pretty low himself. Yes, I can! And you're gonna get just a little taste of that this Saturday night in Charlotte!

Piper looks intensely into the camera, before exiting the shot.

Hyatt: Wow, that was intense! Thanks, Roddy! Back to you, Gorilla!!

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The Rock 'n' Roll Express defeated Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman in 12:38 when Ricky Morton defeated Shawn Michaels by pinfall with a Double dropkick following interference from Marty Jannetty.

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Some pre-recorded comments from the Kingdom are played next. Savage says they're not really concerned with Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom at all, and wrestling them will basically be the equivalent of the night off they were planning on taking anyway.

Rick Rude interjects to say that he's gonna prove just how easy it will be at Roadblock when he makes quick work of Jim Duggan in tonight's main event. Savage continues by actually admitting that he's concerned about the winner of the Bret Hart vs. Undertaker match, who will go on to face him at Summerslam.

Savage: Bret Hart would definitely not be a problem for the Macho King, oh no! But it's highly unlikely I'll get a chance to prove that. Because "Hitman" Hart may be a great wrestler, but he's no match for death, yeah!

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Backstage, the cameras catch Terry Funk sneaking towards a closed door. As he gets closer, the camera pans around to reveal it's the locker room of Mr. Perfect. Funk eases the door open and we can see Mr. Perfect sitting in a chair with his back to the door, leaning forward on his forearms with a towel draped over his head.

Funk wastes little time in attacking and puts a pretty good beating on Perfect. There was just one problem. When Funk turned to grab a steel chair to take the beating to the next level, Perfect rolled onto his back, revealing that it wasn't actually Mr. Perfect at all! It was Shane Douglas wearing Perfect's singlet!

Funk is completely confused but he doesn't get to think about it for long, as the real Mr. Perfect attacks from behind with a chair, drilling Funk viciously in the back.

Perfect doesn't go any further though, as he turns to the camera with a smile and proclaims, "Now that, was the 'Perfect' plan! Perfect laughs to himself as he leaves the room. He suddenly re-enters though, "Oh, and just in case you haven't figured it out, Terry, since you always were a bit slow, that's a yes for this Saturday night! See ya in Charlotte!"

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In an exceptional match, Rick Rude defeated Jim Duggan in 9:35 by pinfall with a Rude Awakening.

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Show Rating:

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Post-show notes:

- I don't really care much for segments like the one I did with Perfect, Douglas, and Funk on this show. I just don't think they're all that realistic, and if I'm being completely honest, I think they're mostly just plain stupid. I mean, how did Perfect know Funk would come looking for him at all? If he somehow knew for sure that Funk would, then how did he know when? Or where? Why didn't the cameraman say anything? Why would Douglas agree to be the bait? I could go on and on, but you get the idea. It just doesn't make sense. It did serve a purpose though, to show that Perfect is just too smart for Heenan and company, so I guess it's okay. I guess.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Rick Rude - 92
Shawn Michaels - 76
Jim Duggan - 75
Brian Pillman - 75
The Mountie - 74

The Next Day:

- Both The Undertaker and Roddy Piper think Owen Hart has great potential.

- Shawn Michaels and The Ultimate Warrior, of course, had nothing but bad things to say about someone, in this case, The Berzerker. Michaels told me, not asked me or suggested to me, to cut him, and the Warrior told me he's a waste of time.

- The Ultimate Warrior tested positive for steroids for the second time in the save and I chose to fine him again. He was unhappy about it but Jake Roberts, who hates him, was very happy!

- Mr. Perfect finally got the hat trick, when he tested positive for Hard Drugs. He'd already tested positive for Soft Drugs and Steroids. The only thing left now is to find out he's got a drinking problem! I fined him again, which made Bret Hart, Rick Rude, and Scott Taylor very happy.

Backstage before the show:

- Rick Martel and The Equalizer(Dave Sullivan) have really bonded backstage, having discovered a shared love of mime.

Wednesday, July 24th, 1991

Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville, Georgia

2,240 in attendance

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 0.45

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Angle: Bobby Heenan threatens Mr. Perfect as he and Vince McMahon recap Prime Time.
Rating: 90

The Berzerker defeated Duane Gill in 6:03 when Duane Gill was disqualified when The Lumberjack ran in and attacked The Berzerker.
Rating: 58

Angle: Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman demand a rematch with the Rock 'n' Roll Express at Roadblock after Jannetty interfered on Prime Time. Commissioner Graham grants their request but infuriates them when he makes Marty Jannetty the special guest referee!
Rating: 95

In a decent match, Dave Taylor defeated Virgil in 9:49 by pinfall with a Bridging Fallaway Slam.
Rating: 65

Angle: A brawl breaks out pitting Buddy Landel and Greg Valentine against Bob Backlund and Jimmy Snuka. Commissioner Graham has security break it up and makes a tag team match for the main event. If Landel and Valentine win the match, whoever got the pin will be the new WWF Television Champion. If Backlund and Snuka win, Snuka will get another shot at the TV title next week. Either way, Graham says he expects this to be the end of it between these four.
Rating: 83

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WWF World Television Championship

Bob Backlund © & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine

In a decent match, Buddy Landel and Greg Valentine defeated Bob Backlund and Jimmy Snuka in 15:58 when Buddy Landel defeated Bob Backlund by submission with a Figure Four Leglock. Buddy Landel wins the WWF World Television title.
Rating: 72

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Show Rating: 77

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Post-show notes:

- Nothing to report.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Bob Backlund - 70
Jimmy Snuka - 68
Greg Valentine - 68
Buddy Landel - 63
Virgil - 62

The Next Day:

- Mr. Perfect joined the Owen Hart hype train, saying he's turning into a good worker that's worth getting behind.

- Shawn Michaels must be rubbing off on Brian Pillman now, because Pillman was suddenly picking on The Lumberjack, saying he needs to learn how to sell and isn't worth pushing until he does.

Backstage before the show:

- Nothing to report.

Friday, July 26th, 1991

Knott Arena in Emmitsburg, Maryland

2,000 in attendance - SOLD OUT!

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 0.42

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Angle: Al Snow, still trying to make a name for himself, challenges Hercules. Paul Roma informs him Hercules is injured and he'll take his place.
Rating: 60

In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Paul Roma defeated Al Snow in 7:37 by pinfall with a fast roll-up and a handful of tights.
Rating: 73

Angle: Crush challenges "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel to a WWF Television Title match next week, much to the chagrin of Smash.
Rating: 81

Kevin Sullivan defeated Koko B. Ware in 8:04 by pinfall with a Devil Stomp.
Rating: 66

Angle: The Bushwhackers cut a pre-match promo on Haku & Barbarian.
Rating: 98

Haku and The Barbarian defeated The Bushwhackers in 8:18 when Haku defeated Bushwhacker Butch by submission with an Asian Spike.
Rating: 75

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Show Rating: 80

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Post-show notes:

- The Bushwhackers pre-match promo on Haku and Barbarian scored way higher than it had any business scoring!

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
The Barbarian - 86
Haku - 83
Kevin Sullivan - 69
Paul Roma - 58
Al Snow - 57

The Next Day:

- Nothing to report.

****If you participated in the predictions contest for this diary when it was originally started in the TEW 2016 forums, please wait until the round beginning with the December 1991 shows to jump back in here. This will work on the honor system as I'm just not going to take the time to police whether or not someone predicted the last time around. I remember who won the prediction contests from the other thread but that's just about it since I've had a couple of other dynasties on here too and they kind of all run together. This is just for fun anyway. I know it's highly unlikely anyone would remember all the results, or maybe even any of the results, but you can never be certain. To anyone else who's interested in predicting, good luck!****

WWF Saturday Night's Main Event: Roadblock Predictions Card:

Saturday, July 27th, 1991

From the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Match to determine #1 Contender to WWF Heavyweight Championship at Summerslam
Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer

Comments:

No Night Off Six-Man Tag
The Kingdom(Savage,Rude,Vader) w/ Sensational "Queen" Sherri vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom

Comments:

Grudge Match
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

Comments:

WWF Intercontinental Championship
The Big Boss Man © vs. "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

Comments:

WWF Tag Team Championship
"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid © vs. The New Foundation
**I.R.S. is banned from ringside.**

Comments:

Grudge Match
Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Mr. Perfect

Comments:

Tag Team Grudge Match w/ Special Referee Marty Jannetty
The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman

Comments:

Bonus Question
Highest scoring match of the night?

Answer:

Condensed predictions card for those with no comments:

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer
The Kingdom(Savage, Rude, Vader) w/ Sensational "Queen" Sherri vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
The Big Boss Man © vs. "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff
"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid © vs. The New Foundation
Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Mr. Perfect
The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman
Highest scoring match of the night?

smw88 · July 30, 2021

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer

Comments: tough one, feel like bret needs the win to cement his position

No Night Off Six-Man Tag

The Kingdom(Savage,Rude,Vader) w/ Sensational "Queen" Sherri vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom

Comments: baby face victory, although I'd actually prefer the heels to win

Grudge Match

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

Comments: would position Steamboat to feud at the top whilst Piper wouldn't be harmed via losing, could be a dq ending

WWF Intercontinental Championship

The Big Boss Man © vs. "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

Comments: could see this going either way but wonder if better to have bossman chase again

WWF Tag Team Championship

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid © vs. The New Foundation

**I.R.S. is banned from ringside.**

Comments: possibly lose via dq to retain.

Grudge Match

Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Mr. Perfect

Comments:

Tag Team Grudge Match w/ Special Referee Marty Jannetty

The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman

Comments: they are the team to watch

Bonus Question

Highest scoring match of the night?

Answer: Steamboat vs piper

Blodyxe · July 31, 2021

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer

The Kingdom (Savage, Rude, Vader) w/ Sensational "Queen" Sherri vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

The Big Boss Man © vs. "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid © vs. The New Foundation

Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Mr. Perfect

The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman

Highest scoring match of the night? Bret/Taker

KyTeran · July 31, 2021

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer

The Kingdom(Savage, Rude, Vader) w/ Sensational "Queen" Sherri vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

The Big Boss Man © vs. "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid © vs. The New Foundation

Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Mr. Perfect

The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman

Highest scoring match of the night? Bret vs Taker

scottk1983 · July 31, 2021

Match to determine #1 Contender to WWF Heavyweight Championship at Summerslam

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer

Comments: Undertaker's not done with the warrior yet and a taker win would make it heel v heel at summerslam

No Night Off Six-Man Tag

The Kingdom(Savage,Rude,Vader) w/ Sensational "Queen" Sherri vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom

Comments:

Grudge Match

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

Comments:

WWF Intercontinental Championship

The Big Boss Man © vs. "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

Comments:

WWF Tag Team Championship

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid © vs. The New Foundation

**I.R.S. is banned from ringside.**

Comments: Owen is established by pinning mdm?

Grudge Match

Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Mr. Perfect

Comments: sets up a rematch for ss

Tag Team Grudge Match w/ Special Referee Marty Jannetty

The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman

Comments: need the win more

Bonus Question

Highest scoring match of the night?

Answer: Steamboat v Piper

scmurph01 · August 1, 2021

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer

The Kingdom(Savage, Rude, Vader) w/ Sensational "Queen" Sherri vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

The Big Boss Man © vs. "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid © vs. The New Foundation

Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Mr. Perfect

The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman

Highest scoring match of the night? Bret vs Undertaker

Helginho · August 1, 2021

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer

The Kingdom(Savage, Rude, Vader) w/ Sensational "Queen" Sherri vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

The Big Boss Man © vs. "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid © vs. The New Foundation

Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Mr. Perfect

The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman

Highest scoring match of the night? Bret Hart v Undertaker

Tigermask69 · August 1, 2021

My first ever predictions!

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer

The Kingdom(Savage, Rude, Vader) w/ Sensational "Queen" Sherri vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

The Big Boss Man © vs. "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid © vs. The New Foundation

Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Mr. Perfect

The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman

Highest scoring match of the night? Steamboat vs. Piper

ink625 · August 2, 2021

Saturday, July 27th, 1991

Charlotte, North Carolina

24,000 in attendance at Charlotte Coliseum - SOLD OUT!

Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

PPV Buy Rate: 0.57(288,518 buys)

Backstage before the show:

- Nothing to report.

Monsoon: Welcome to Tar Heel Country! Welcome to the Charlotte Coliseum! Welcome to Saturday Night's Main Event: Roadblock! I'm Gorilla Monsoon and I'm here with my broadcast partner Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, and, Brain, what a show we have in store for these great fans here in Charlotte!

Heenan: Great fans, pfft! They're humanoids, Monsoon! The lot of 'em! But none bigger than that ham-and-egger, Curt Hennig!

Monsoon: Mr. Perfect is no ham-and-egger, Brain. But you should know that better than anyone.

Heenan: I know a lot of things, Monsoon, and I'll tell you this. After tonight, there will be no Curt Hennig in the WWF! The family is gonna see to that!

Heenan points to the comically large neck brace that he's still wearing.

Heenan: You're gonna pay for this, Hennig!

Monsoon: Take that STUPID thing off!

Heenan: I can't, doctor's orders!

Monsoon: Which doctor?

Heenan: You don't know him!

Monsoon grabs at the brace, trying to pull it off. Heenan nearly falls out of his chair.

Heenan: You wanna be the next guy sued, Monsoon?!!

Monsoon laughs him off.

Monsoon: Let's go down to "The Fink" for our opening contest!

Special Guest Referee Tag Team Match

The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman

Referee

Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman were out first, with both men donning new attire. Michaels was wearing white, full-length tights with red, broken hearts on them and Pillman had ditched his bengal stripe trunks for full-length, red and white, bengal stripe tights. The Rock 'n' Roll Express were out next and they were surprisingly accompanied by the referee for this match, Marty Jannetty! This did not sit well with Michaels and Pillman who tried to attack Jannetty as soon as he slid into the ring. They managed to get a few stomps in too, but Morton and Gibson cut them off and cleared them from the ring with a pair of double Dropkicks to a nice pop.

This was a great opening match, with solid, fast-paced wrestling that had the crowd on its feet multiple times. And despite his obvious issues with Michaels and Pillman, Jannetty pretty much called this one right down the middle. Well, he did until Michaels forced his hand. Late in the match, Michaels set his sights on Jannetty again, and although he tried his best to hold back, Jannetty let Michaels suck him into a shoving match. When Michaels tried to escalate by going for a Superkick, Jannetty ducked and slapped him in the face with authority. Furious at the disrespect, Michaels charged at Jannetty, but Ricky Morton grabbed him by the tights from behind and rolled him up. A very fast count followed from Jannetty and the Rock 'n' Roll Express were the victors at 16:09.

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After the match, an enraged Micheals and Pillman tried to attack Jannetty, but they were thwarted by Morton and Gibson, who shook hands with Jannetty to a huge pop as he raised their hands in victory.

Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Mr. Perfect

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Vince McMahon took Bobby Heenan's place in the broadcast booth for this match, as Heenan's current "crown jewel" of the Heenan Family, Terry Funk, took on the former "crown jewel" of the Heenan Family, Mr. Perfect. This match could have turned out very differently, or not happened at all if Terry Funk's plan to ambush Mr. Perfect in his dressing room wasn't so flawed. Luckily for Mr. Perfect, his plan to thwart said ambush was, well perfect, and he managed to escape a potentially far worse fate than Funk ended up suffering at his hands. Funk's anger at being tricked was on full display too, as Funk, being the raging lunatic that he is, attacked Perfect with his branding iron before the bell. This made Bobby Heenan, who laughably came to the ring in a wheelchair for this match, exceedingly happy. Eventually, WWF officials would break the skirmish up, and Perfect informed the referee that he was good to go for the match.

And what a match it was, as the 25-year veteran Terry Funk, matched his much younger, much more athletically gifted opponent, move for move. It was no doubt his best performance in years, and Bobby Heenan was grinning ear to ear from nearly start to finish. Nearly 15 minutes in this was still anyone's match, and it was just a matter of who'd make a mistake first. It was Terry Funk, as he chose to go for a second Piledriver on Perfect instead of pinning him after the first. Perfect would reverse that second Piledriver attempt by pulling Funk's legs out from under him and flipping forward into a bridge for a very close near fall. This turned all the momentum towards Perfect, as he would follow up the near fall with an Inverted Atomic Drop, Standing Dropkick, and Rolling Neck Snap in quick succession, before calling for the Perfect Plex. This drew the obviously not injured Bobby Heenan from his wheelchair to argue with Perfect. Perfect paid him little mind though, knowing he was surely up to something and hit the Perfect Plex anyway. Unfortunately for Perfect though, young Referee Shane Stevens did pay attention to Heenan. So much so in fact, that he never saw...

Paul Orndorff rush into the ring behind his back and drill Perfect in the stomach with Funk's branding iron to break the Perfect Plex. Orndorff would then pull Funk on top of Perfect and get out of the ring just in time to avoid detection by Stevens, who counted the three for a Funk victory at 16 minutes, 25 seconds.

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After the match, Perfect tried to go after Bobby Heenan but Orndorff put a stop to that with another branding iron shot, as the other "family" members joined him in the ring.

In a repeat of King of the Ring, it was 5 on 1 again, as the entire Heenan Family, including Heenan himself, went to work on Perfect. Unlike King of the Ring though, Heenan wasn't going to finish the beatdown with a chair shot. He was gonna let Funk finish it with a branding! Just like all the other times Funk had tried to brand someone since he'd joined Heenan's "family" though, he was interrupted by an outside party. This time it was....

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"Dr. Death" Steve Williams and Terry Gordy! The Miracle Violence Connection, as they were collectively known in Japan, struck immediate fear into the hearts of the entire Heenan Family, who made a fast getaway before Williams and Gordy could even reach the ring.

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WWF World Tag Team Championship

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase & Sid © vs. The New Foundation

The WWF World Tag Team Titles were on the line next, as champions, Ted DiBiase and Sid were forced to defend against the team they won them against in the first place, The New Foundation. And they'd have to do it without DiBiase's "accountant" Irwin R. Schyster at ringside to help them this time. One would wonder why they had needed his help in the first place though, and why they'd been basically ducking the New Foundation since this was a fairly one-sided match. Sure, Owen and Neidhart got some offense in, and Owen in particular looked every bit the 15 year veteran as DiBiase despite being much less experienced, but they were just no match for the champions. Sid hits a Double Chokeslam on both men and then plants Neidhart with a Powerbomb to retain at 16:03. Ted DiBiase and Sid make their 3rd defense of the WWF Tag Team Championship.

No Night Off Six-Man Tag

The Kingdom w/ Sensational Queen Sherri vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom

W/

We got our second surprise of the night before this match even began, as the Legion of Doom made their return to tag team action, but they didn't come alone. Instead, they were

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reunited with their former manager Paul Ellering, who said he'd made the biggest mistake of his life when he left their side many years ago. He also said he would make up for that mistake by guiding them to the top of the tag team division.

Not only did the Kingdom not get the night off they wanted, they didn't even get a metaphorical night off, as Duggan and the returning Legion of Doom had no intention of rolling over for Savage and company. Fresh off his recent suspension(rehab stint), Hawk was even more aggressive than usual and made fairly easy work of both the WWF Heavyweight Champion Randy Savage and Rick Rude in the early parts of this one. He was brought back down to earth though, literally, when Vader tagged in, as a Chokeslam and a Powerbomb would have surely spelled the end for the "good guys" had Animal not broken up the pin. From there, this was a pretty even match, with neither team on the receiving end for too long, but neither team really building too much momentum either. In the end though, the match wasn't decided by one of its actual participants. It was decided by...

Jake Roberts! Roberts came through the crowd, climbed over the barricade, and attacked Vader while he was standing on the apron, which gave The Kingdom the victory by disqualification at 15:37.

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Roberts' ribs were heavily taped here, so Savage, the other man on the apron with Vader at the time of the attack, immediately targeted them to gain the advantage. Rude, LOD, and Duggan quickly joined the skirmish, but it's The Kingdom getting the advantage and taking out all their opposition, with Vader doing the bulk of the heavy lifting himself. With LOD and Duggan seemingly out of the picture, The Kingdom set their sights on further damaging the injured ribs of Roberts, as Rude tore the tape off while Savage put the boots to them. Just as Vader is about to finish his most recent assault of Roberts with a Vader Bomb though, Duggan and LOD rejoin the battle and Duggan chases the Kingdom away with his 2x4.

WWF Intercontinental Championship

The Big Boss Man © vs. "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

The bad blood had been brewing between these two men for weeks before they finally met in a non-ambush style fight on this past episode of Prime Time. A fight that saw them battle all over the arena and parking lot before finally landing themselves in handcuffs when a passerby saw them fighting and called the police. Apparently, their time in jail, however small it may have been, taught them nothing, as this match also started with a wild, arena-wide brawl. Why Referee Joey Marella never threw the match out from the get-go is a mystery, but he let their actions slide until they finally made their way to the ring, and the fans were rewarded with an entertaining fight. Yes, fight, not match, since there was very little in the way of actual wrestling done here, as both men showed their respective mean streaks. When it was all said and done though, Koloff's proved to be just a bit wider. After "accidentally" taking out the referee, Koloff would use Boss Man's own nightstick as a weapon against him, drilling him in the throat to secure the win and his first championship in the WWF, the Intercontinental Title, at 16:29.

Back from a WWF Fan Club advertisement, The Ultimate Warrior's theme hits and he sprints to the ring with a large duffle bag in his right hand. He tosses the bag over the top rope before climbing onto the apron and shaking the ropes to a nice pop. He climbs in the ring and up all four turnbuckles, pumping his arms in the air. As the crowd starts to settle down, he's handed a mic from the ring attendant. He stares confusingly at the mic for a moment, before tossing it back out of the ring. He grabs the duffle bag he brought with him and pulls out the urn, placing it in the center of the ring. He goes back into the bag a second time and pulls out something else, a sledgehammer! The fans are going crazy as Warrior draws the hammer back, prepared to keep his word and destroy the urn once and for all. He appears to have second thoughts though and drops the Sledgehammer. He paces back and forth a bit, talking to himself, before reaching down and picking up the urn again. Looking to the now confused crowd, the Warrior begins to twist off the lid! As he does, a green smoke begins to billow out of the urn. Warrior immediately drops it as the lights suddenly go out in the arena.

The lights stay off for nearly a minute, and when they come back on, Paul Bearer is standing in front of the Ultimate Warrior in the ring. Unfortunately for Warrior, he doesn't know that The Undertaker is standing behind him! Warrior starts towards Bearer, but Undertaker grabs him from behind and nails a Tombstone Piledriver. Bearer picks up the urn and screws the lid back on, shouting in glee as he lifts it into the air. Undertaker pulls Warrior up off the mat, prepared to hit another Tombstone, but Bearer pulls his hair as he's done many times in the past, stopping the attack. Undertaker starts to follow Bearer out of the ring, but Bearer stops and reconsiders. He commands Undertaker to go ahead and hit the second Tombstone after all, and he does, leaving the Warrior out cold in the middle of the ring.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

As many "industry insiders" predicted, this was the match of the night. These two have headlined shows across the globe in their almost 35 combined years in the ring, and this match showed why they were counted on in such big spots so many times in the past. What was unusual about this match versus some of their earlier encounters though, was the fact that it was Steamboat using the underhanded tactics and Piper fighting fair. Well, fair by Piper's standards anyway. There was of course the usual eye-gouging from the Scotsman. And the usual back clawing. And the usual foot stomping. And the usual....well you get the idea. But he never outright "cheated" in any way. You couldn't say the same about Steamboat though, as he hit at least three low blows to halt Piper's momentum at different points in the match, and even managed to remove a turnbuckle pad without the referee catching him. He would then drive Piper's head into the exposed steel, also without being caught, which busted Piper open. And although he continued to put up a fight, he never could quite recover from the blow, passing out from blood loss in a Figure Four Leglock at 20:15.

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With Piper unconscious after the match, there was no one to stop Steamboat from doing to Piper what he'd tried to do to Hulk Hogan and then Scott Taylor in the past month, crush his leg in a steel chair. Instead of attempting it by jumping off the middle turnbuckle as he'd tried in the past, Steamboat just placed Piper's leg inside the chair, folded it shut, and beat it relentlessly with another steel chair. Referee Danny Davis tried but was helpless to stop the attack. In the end, Steamboat must've hit at least a dozen chair shots to Piper's trapped leg before several wrestlers ran to the ring, forcing him to flee.

Match to determine #1 Contender to WWF Heavyweight Championship at Summerslam

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer

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When he won the first annual King of the Ring Tournament last month, Bret Hart thought he had successfully secured a WWF Heavyweight Championship match for Summerslam. The Royal Rumble winner, The Undertaker, and his manager Paul Bearer, didn't think that was fair though. After all, Hart had defeated just three men in one night to win the King of the Ring crown and was given a title shot, but the Undertaker had defeated 29 men in one night at the Royal Rumble and wasn't given a title shot. Although they rightfully didn't like going back on their word to Bret Hart, and that's all it was since the contract hadn't actually been signed yet, Commissioner Graham and WWF President Jack Tunney agreed with Bearer and Undertaker's assertion, and thus this PPV's name was born, Roadblock!

The Undertaker had suffered little damage in one on one situations in his WWF career up to this point, and mostly against men much larger than Bret Hart. But none of them had the Canadian's wrestling prowess. Hart's talents were on full display here, as he used his vast technical wrestling knowledge and ring awareness to keep Undertaker at bay. His goal was simple and clear from the opening bell, focus on Undertaker's legs to, number 1, keep him off his feet, and number 2, to soften him up for the Sharpshooter. It was working pretty well too until Paul Bearer got involved. A distraction from Bearer got Undertaker back on his usual tear, as he rampaged through Hart for a solid four minutes, ending the onslaught with an Old School and a near fall. As he got to his feet and made a throat-slitting gesture to call for the Tombstone though, the lights went out. When they came back up, it was revealed that it was

The Ultimate Warrior giving the Undertaker a dose of his own medicine, as he was trying to take the urn away from Paul Bearer once again. This drew Undertaker outside the ring where a brawl for the urn ensued. While Undertaker and Warrior were brawling towards the back, the urn ended up on the arena floor, allowing Paul Bearer to retrieve it and make a quick escape. Unfortunately for The Undertaker, that would be his only victory here, as Referee Earl Hebner counted him out while he was fighting with Warrior outside. Bret Hart wins an excellent match, and the WWF Heavyweight Championship title shot at Summerslam, in 20:30.

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Show Rating:

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Post-show notes:

- (Pre-show match) Chris Adams and Kevin Von Erich have absolutely no chemistry as partners.

- I was pretty much certain that the Steamboat/Piper match would be the highest-scoring match of the night, and I could've gotten a better show grade by putting it as the main event. However, the KOTR winner versus the Royal Rumble winner to see who faces Randy Savage for the WWF Championship at Summerslam was the only logical main event from a realism perspective, so I went with that.

- Pleasant surprise of the card goes to the WWF Tag Team Championship match scoring a very unexpected 91!

- I was expecting slightly better scores for the Kingdom 6-man tag and the Boss Man/Koloff match though.

- I don't think Steve Williams and Terry Gordy are really a good fit for 1991 WWF, but I need some more decent face tag teams so I'm giving them a shot.

Top 10 in-ring performances of the night:
Randy Savage - 97
Roddy Piper - 95
Big Boss Man - 94
Ted DiBiase - 93
Mr. Perfect - 93
Bret Hart - 93
Ricky Steamboat - 92
Rick Rude - 92
Terry Funk - 92
The Undertaker - 86

The Next Day:

- Chris Adams has been identified as a hard drug user by the WWF drug testing policy. I fined him and nothing noteworthy resulted.

- Pat Patterson says Timothy Well(Rex King) is turning into a good worker and is worth getting behind.

- Shawn Michaels basically ordered me to cut someone from the roster again. This time it was The Berzerker since he "sells like crap."

- Hawk's return from rehab saw him "reformed" of both his Drinking habit and his Hard Drug Use. However, his percentages never dropped at all when I checked the editor, so fingers crossed he doesn't slip up again soon.

Levinux · August 2, 2021

Look at Big Bossman outworking some top names!

ink625 · August 2, 2021

Look at Big Bossman outworking some top names!

No doubt! And he's done it consistently throughout the save, finishing with a top-10 in-ring performance for every PPV so far, including four top-5 finishes and a top-3.

ink625 · August 3, 2021

WWF Intercontinental Championship
The Big Boss Man © vs. "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff

Comments: could see this going either way but wonder if better to have bossman chase again

Agreed! I almost always prefer to have the babyface chasing. It's much easier to extend feuds that way.

Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer
The Kingdom(Savage, Rude, Vader) w/ Sensational "Queen" Sherri vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and The Legion of Doom
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
The Big Boss Man © vs. "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff
"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid © vs. The New Foundation
Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan vs. Mr. Perfect
The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman
Highest scoring match of the night? Bret Hart v Undertaker

Thanks for joining in, Helginho! I really appreciate your readership!

My first ever predictions!

Thanks for joining in, Tigermask69! I really appreciate your readership!

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Saturday Night's Main Event: Roadblock prediction results:

scottk1983 - 6 of 8

smw88 - 5 of 8

Tigermask69 - 5 of 8

Helginho - 4 of 8

scmurph01 - 4 of 8

Blodyxe - 3 of 8

KyTeran - 3 of 8

A mixed bag of results for the first slate of matches for round 2. Looks like everyone predicted Michaels and Pillman to beat the Rock and Roll Express, but I wanted to give Morton and Gibson a win back after feeding them to DiBiase and Sid at King of the Ring. Besides, there's plenty of time to build Michaels and Pillman up, and having Jannetty cost them the match just adds more fuel to his feud with Michaels. Plus it's unlikely Michaels and Pillman become a full-time team, whereas the RNR express will be fixtures of the tag division for years to come, so I felt they needed the momentum more right now. The other match with the most incorrect predictions was the Funk/Perfect match, with only scottk1983 and first-time predictor, Helginho, predicting a Funk victory.

Second Round Prediction contest standings after Saturday Night's Main Event: Roadblock

1.) scottk1983 - 6 points

2.) smw88- 5 points

2.) Tigermask69 - 5 points

4.) Helginho - 4 points

4.) scmurph01- 4 points

6.) Blodyxe - 3 points

7.) KyTeran - 3 points

This round of the prediction contest will run through the Survivor Series PPV in November. "Prize" still TBD. Thanks so much to everyone for reading, predicting, and commenting!

ink625 · August 3, 2021

Champions as of July 29th, 1991

WWF World Heavyweight Championship

"Macho King" Randy Savage

Previous Champions:

1.) Ultimate Warrior - Lost to Randy Savage at Wrestlemania 7 on March 31st, 1991

WWF Intercontinental Championship

Nikita Koloff

Previous Champions:

2.) Big Boss Man - Lost to Nikita Koloff at Saturday Night's Main Event: Roadblock on July 27th, 1991

1.) Mr. Perfect - Lost to Big Boss Man at Wrestlemania 7 on March 31st, 1991

WWF World Tag Team Championship

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase & Sid

Previous Champions:

2.) Vacant - Ted DiBase and Sid defeated The New Foundation at Saturday Night's Main Event: Wrestlemania Revenge on April 27th, 1991 for the vacant titles

1.) The Hart Foundation - Vacated after Bret Hart forfeited titles to enter singles competition following a successful defense at Wrestlemania 7 on March 31st, 1991

WWF Television Championship

Buddy Landel

Previous Champions:

3.) Bob Backlund - Lost to Buddy Landel on July 26th, 1991 episode of WWF Superstars

2.) Buddy Landel - Lost to Bob Backlund on July 12th, 1991 episode of WWF Superstars

1.) Dino Bravo - Lost to Buddy Landel on April 26th, 1991 episode of WWF Superstars

WWF 1991 Royal Rumble Winner

The Undertaker

**Last eliminated Ricky Steamboat to win Royal Rumble match on January 27th, 1991**

WWF King of the Ring 1991

Bret Hart

**Defeated Ricky Steamboat in tournament finals at King of the Ring on June 30th, 1991**

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Roster as of July 29th, 1991"Jobbers" Not Listed

Faces in Blue and Heels in Red

Major Stars

Bret Hart
Hulk Hogan
Jake Roberts
Mr. Perfect
Roddy Piper
Sgt. Slaughter
The Ultimate Warrior

Earthquake
Randy Savage
Ricky Steamboat
The Million Dollar Man
The Undertaker

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Stars

Big Boss Man
Jim Duggan
Jim Neidhart
The Texas Tornado

Bam Bam Bigelow
Kamala
Nikita Koloff
Paul Orndorff
Rick Martel
Rick Rude
Sid
Terry Funk
The Barbarian

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Well Known

Animal
Bob Backlund
Dino Bravo
Hawk
Jimmy Snuka
Marty Jannetty
Ricky Morton
Robert Gibson
Steve Williams
Terry Gordy
The British Bulldog
Tito Santana
Virgil

Brian Knobbs
Brian Pillman
Buddy Landel
Greg Valentine
Haku
Honky Tonk Man
Hercules
Jerry Sags
Kevin Sullivan
Larry Zbyszko
Shawn Michaels
Smash
The Mountie
The Warlord
Typhoon
Vader

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Recognizable

Bushwhacker Luke
Chris Adams
Kevin Von Erich
Koko B. Ware
Nikolai Volkoff
Owen Hart
The Lumberjack
Tracy Smothers

Cpl. Bruce
Crush
Dave Taylor
Doug Furnas
Irwin R. Schyster
Kato
Lt. Wright
Paul Roma
Phil Lafon
Steven Dunn
The Berzerker
Timothy Well
Tony Atlas

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Unimportant

Al Snow
B. Brian Blair
Bushwhacker Butch
Jim Powers
Shane Douglas
Steve Armstrong

Bill Irwin
Brooklyn Brawler
Buddy Rose
Dave Finlay

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Managers - clients in parentheses

Bobby Heenan (Terry Funk, Paul Orndorff, Haku & Barbarian)
Jimmy Hart (Nasty Boys, The Mountie, Honky Tonk Man & Natural Disasters)
Madusa (Larry Zbyszko)
Mr. Fuji (Demolition, The Berzerker & Kato)
Paul Bearer (Undertaker & Kevin Sullivan)
Paul Ellering (Legion of Doom)
Sensational Sherri (Randy Savage)
Slick (Warlord, Kamala & Power and Glory)
The Genius (Dave Taylor)

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Announcers

Bobby Heenan
Gene Okerlund
Gorilla Monsoon
Lord Alfred Hayes
Missy Hyatt
Vince McMahon

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Referees

Earl Hebner
Joey Morella
Tim White
Danny Davis
Mark Curtis
Shane Stevens

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Road Agents

Pat Patterson
Rene Goulet
Tony Garea

ink625 · August 3, 2021

WWF TV for Week 1, August 1991

Backstage before the show:

- Hercules returned from his month-long injury today.

- Earl Hebner failed to show up for a scheduled meeting with an agent. I gave him a "slap on the wrist" and nothing noteworthy resulted.

Monday, July 29th, 1991

Greenville Memorial Auditorium in Greenville, South Carolina

7,500 in attendance - SOLD OUT!

Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 6.86

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After Monsoon and Heenan welcome us to the show and announce Vader vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan as our Main Event, we're sent to some pre-recorded comments from WWF Heavyweight Champion "Macho King" Randy Savage, and his Kingdom.

Savage: Ooooooh Yeaahh!! It's the "Macho King" Randy Savage, yeah. And I've got a message for you "Hitman" Hart. CONGRATULATIONS, yeah! You've won the right to step into the ring with THE greatest professional wrestler in the world today, yeah! Buuuut, that's all you're gonna win, yeah. YOU CAN'T TOUCH ME BRET HART, oh no! Because you may be the 'excellence of execution', yeah, but I am, THE KING! DIG IT?"

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In an extremely short match, The Legion of Doom defeated Rick Fuller and Tony Stetson in 5:17 when Hawk defeated Tony Stetson by pinfall with a Doomsday Device.

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Paul Ellering says he promised Hawk and Animal that he'd lead them back to the top, so why not go straight there? He challenges Ted DiBiase and Sid to put their WWF Tag Team Titles on the line at Summerslam. "And feel free to bring your little friend I.R.S. along too. In fact, bring anyone you want! We'll destroy anyone and everyone who gets in our path!"

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Paul Bearer has some words for The Ultimate Warrior on behalf of The Undertaker, "Our plan to have you do our bidding may have failed, Ultimate Warrior. But my Undertaker's plan to bury the entire World Wrestling Federation remains. Get it, Ultimate Warrior? Remains?! OOOH, YEEESSS! The time of your demise will be at hand soon enough, Ultimate Warrior, and you will pay with your life, for costing my Undertaker his match at Roadblock and a chance at the World Wrestling Federation Championship at Summerslam!

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Larry Zbyszko defeated Koko B. Ware in 7:34 by submission with a LarryLand Dreamer. For some reason, after the match was over, Madusa entered the ring and hit a German Suplex on Ware.

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Mr. Perfect wants Funk again at Summerslam and guarantees victory now that he has backup in the form of Steve Williams and Terry Gordy. Williams and Gordy also challenge Haku and Barbarian to a match at Summerslam.

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"Ravishing" Rick Rude defeated Shane Douglas in 6:46 by pinfall with a Rude Awakening.

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Missy Hyatt interviews Big Boss Man next, who wants to use his guaranteed rematch for the Intercontinental Title at Summerslam. Koloff gives him an immediate answer, attacking him from behind with his chain to start yet another brawl between the two men. This one ended up in the crowd, where arena security had to step in for fan safety.

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In an extremely short match, a returning Hercules defeated Al Burke in 4:53 by submission with a Backbreaker Rack.

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Back from commercial, "Mean" Gene Okerlund calls out Ricky Steamboat for an interview. Steamboat brags about putting Roddy Piper in the "nursing home with Hulk Hogan", and says he wishes to just be called "The Dragon" from now on. Piper shows up on crutches

and says he may be injured, but he's still going to be in Hogan's corner at Summerslam to ensure "The Dragon" keeps things on the up and up!

The Dragon laughs at Piper before leaving, "You know something, Roddy? You really remind me of someone on those crutches!"

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This was a very hard-hitting match, with Duggan dishing it out just about as good as he took it. Vader was just a bit much for Duggan in the end though, winning with a Vader Bomb at 10:02.

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After his win, Vader tries to put Duggan out of action like he tried to do to Roberts...

but Roberts makes the save by grabbing Duggan's 2x4 from the ring apron and nailing Vader in the back. This draws out Savage and Rude, but Duggan manages to keep them at bay while Roberts drills Vader over and over with the 2x4 to a thunderous ovation!

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Show Rating:

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Post-show notes:

- Nothing to report.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Rick Rude - 94
Larry Zybszko - 84
Hawk - 80
Vader - 81
Animal - 79

The Next Day:

- Hercules was identified as a Steroid user by the WWF drug testing policy. I fined him and his behavior improved. He was happy with the action.

- The Undertaker thinks Terry Gory is charismatic and he can see him doing well in the future.

- Both Rick Rude and The Ultimate Warrior think Rick Fuller is a waste of time.

- The British Bulldog returned from his four-month rehab stint and hadn't improved in any of his habits. So, I'd imagine it won't be long until he slips up again.

Backstage before the show:

- Nothing to report.

Wednesday, July 31st, 1991

Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg, South Carolina

2,144 in attendance

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 0.46

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Angle: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan recap Monday's Prime Time Wrestling.
Rating: 100

A returning British Bulldog defeated Rick Fuller in 5:44 by pinfall with a Running Powerslam.
Rating: 73

Angle: "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel accepts the challenge for a shot at his TV Title that Crush issued last week. "Crush? Smash? How old are you guys, 12? I'm the 'Nature Boy', Wooo!!! Now, that's a nickname!"
Rating: 77

The Natural Disasters defeated Jim Powers and Shane Douglas in 5:46 when Typhoon defeated Jim Powers by pinfall with a Running Splash.
Rating: 71

Angle: Mr. Fuji and his newest client, The Berzerker, cut a promo on Berzerker's former partner, The Lumberjack. "Lumberjack, my Berzerker will crush you soon enough!"
Rating: 74

The Berzerker defeated Scott Taylor in 2:53 by submission with a Camel Clutch.
Rating: 62

Angle: A furious Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman have some words for Marty Jannetty as Michaels exclaims, "Your time is almost up, Marty! And you don't have a "Doc" or a Delorean to save you!"
Rating: 95

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WWF World Television Championship

"Nature Boy" Buddy Landel © vs. Crush w/ Smash

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In a decent match, Crush defeated Buddy Landel in 11:58 by pinfall. Crush wins the WWF World Television title.
Rating: 67

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Show Rating: 80

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Post-show notes:

- Nothing to report.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Earthquake - 81
The British Bulldog - 68
Buddy Landel - 67
Typhoon - 61
Crush - 57

The Next Day:

- Shawn Michaels is now basically ordering me to fire Rick Fuller since he sells like crap.

Backstage before the show:

- Paul Orndorff showed up very late to a meeting with a Road Agent. I gave him a stern warning which saw his personality get worse.

Friday, August 2nd, 1991

Reitz Arena in Baltimore, Maryland

2,000 in attendance - SOLD OUT!

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 0.41

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The Nasty Boys defeated Duane Gill and Scott Taylor in 6:58 when Jerry Sags defeated Taylor with a Trip to Nastyville.
Rating: 65

Angle: Hercules attacks Al Snow backstage, shouting "I heard you were looking for me last week!"
Rating: 87

Angle: Bam Bam Bigelow cuts a pre-match promo.
Rating: 79

In a decent match, Bam Bam Bigelow defeated B. Brian Blair in 6:34 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt.
Rating: 74

Angle: Slick cuts a pre-match promo on behalf of Warlord and Kamala for their match against The New Foundation.
Rating: 82

The New Foundation defeated Kamala and The Warlord in 12:26 when The Warlord got disqualified after going into a rage and refusing to stop assaulting Owen Hart, who had been outsmarting him the entire match.
Rating: 78

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Show Rating: 79

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Post-show notes:

- Nothing to report.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Jim Neidhart - 76
Kamala - 72
Bam Bam Bigelow - 72
Owen Hart - 70
Brian Knobbs- 68

The Next Day:

- Nothing to report.

ink625 · August 4, 2021

WWF TV for Week 2, August 1991

Backstage before the show:

- The Undertaker was in fine form before the show, keeping everyone in a great mood with his hilarious road stories.

Monday, August 5th, 1991

University Hall in Charlottesville, Virginia

8,754 in attendance - SOLD OUT!

Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 6.87

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The British Bulldog opens the show by defeating the brutish Mike Alfonso with a Military Press Slam in 5:32.

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Jake Roberts challenges Vader for a match at Summerslam. "Well...well...well. It seems to me, that the rumors of my demise, were greatly exaggerated! But trust me when I say this. At Summerslam, if you've got the guts to step into the ring with me, big man, and look me right square in the eye, there'll be no need for rumors. Because the truth will be written all over the ring. And it'll be written in blood. Your blood, Vader. Trust me!"

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The Miracle Violence Connection defeated The State Patrol in 6:39 when Steve Williams defeated Lt. Wright by pinfall with a Doctor Bomb.

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Back from commercial, and a Bobby Heenan rant from the commentary position on Mr. Perfect's rematch request is interrupted by Commissioner Graham. Graham announces he has indeed granted Perfect's request for a rematch with Funk at Summerslam. Heenan laughs him off though, saying Funk will have no problem winning again. Graham says he's glad Heenan's so confident since he's added a stipulation he doesn't think Heenan will like. First of all, the match will be a Lumberjack match with the lumberjacks handpicked by Commissioner Graham himself to ensure Heenan doesn't get any ideas. Lastly, if Mr. Perfect wins he'll get 5 minutes alone in the ring with Heenan, while the lumberjacks keep "the family" away. He ends the segment by announcing he's also granted The Miracle Violence Connection's request to face Haku and Barbarian at Summerslam.

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Nikita Koloff defeated Shane Douglas in 5:16 by submission with a Bearhug.

As Koloff is celebrating his victory, he's attacked by the Big Boss Man. Commissioner Graham must have been expecting it though, as the response from WWF officials and security was immediate this time and they were able to break it up before things got very far.

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An announcement is made that The Ultimate Warrior will go one on one with The Undertaker at Summerslam!

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In a decent match, Rick Martel defeated Mike Barton in 5:38 by submission with a Boston Crab.

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Missy Hyatt is backstage next, interviewing Money Inc. Ted DiBiase and Sid deny the request of the Legion of Doom for a WWF World Tag Team Championship match at Summerslam, with DiBiase claiming he's injured and won't be able to compete at the event.

Commissioner Graham interrupts though and says he knows for a fact that DiBiase isn't injured. He knows that since "a little birdie" from the medical staff had informed him that DiBiase came in this morning complaining of "back pain" but no indication of injury could be found. DiBiase tries to argue, but Graham shuts him up, "Shut up, Ted! Let me just make this simple for you. Either defend the titles or be stripped and placed on suspension!"

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In a good match, Paul Orndorff defeated Jimmy Snuka in 7:58 by pinfall, illegally using the ropes for leverage.

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Bret Hart responds to Randy Savage. "I've worked my whole life, Randy Savage, since I was knee high to a grasshopper to get this opportunity. To step into a WWF ring, with my shot at glory. My shot, at my ultimate goal as a professional wrestler. To be the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion. To not just know that I'm the best in the world, but to have the gold over my shoulder to prove it. And that's exactly what I'm gonna do at Summerslam. At Madison Square Garden, on August 28th, Randy Savage, everyone will know, and you'll know first-hand, that I'm the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. And I'll have the WWF Heavyweight Championship to prove it!"

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The Dragon defeated Brian Costello in 4:05 by submission with a Figure Four Leglock.

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After an easy victory over Costello, The Dragon decides to add insult to injury. Well, injury to injury actually. The Dragon motions for the fans to wait and sprints back towards the locker rooms, reemerging as quickly as he'd exited carrying a small bag. When he gets back to the ring, he pulls a Hulkamania t-shirt, a red bandana, and a kilt from the bag and puts them on Costello. With Costello's Hogan/Piper hybrid "Halloween" costume on, The Dragon proceeds to crush Costello's leg in a steel chair and lock him in the Figure Four again as we fade to black and officials try to pull him off.

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Show Rating:

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Post-show notes:

- Brian Costello was used too much

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
The Dragon - 93
Paul Orndorff - 86
Nikita Koloff - 86
Rick Martel - 82
Jimmy Snuka - 65

The Next Day:

- Turns out Terry Gordy wrestled high on drugs on Prime Time. I fined him and his behavior improved.

Backstage before the show:

- Nothing to report.

Wednesday, August 7th, 1991

Century II Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas

3,499 in attendance

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 0.45

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Angle: Recap of Monday's Prime Time Wrestling with Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan.
Rating: 95

In a terrible match, Bill Irwin defeated Battle Ranger in 4:42 by pinfall with a Superplex.
Rating: 52

Angle: "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel wants his rematch for the TV title against Crush next week. "Just so you know, Crush, the only reason you beat me last week is I'd had some bad oysters before our match and was running a fever! But I'm layin' off the seafood starting now, and I'll be in tip-top shape next week. And with me at 100%, your chances of holding onto MY TV title will be 0%!"
Rating: 75

The Berzerker defeated Virgil in 7:54 by pinfall with a Powerslam.
Rating: 63

Angle: The Lumberjack attacks The Berzerker post-match, but Berzerker wins the battle with the help of Mr. Fuji.
Rating: 74

Hercules defeated Chris Adams in 7:45 by submission with a Backbreaker Rack.
Rating: 64

Angle: Marty Jannetty introduces his new tag team partner Tom Zenk and they challenge Shawn Michaels & Brian Pillman to a tag match at Summerslam.
Rating: 95

<hr>
WWF World Television Championship

Crush w/ Smash © vs. Kevin Von Erich

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In a decent match, Crush defeated Kevin Von Erich in 10:11 by submission. Crush makes defense number 1 of his WWF World Television title.
Rating: 67

<hr>
Show Rating: 76

<hr>
Post-show notes:

- Nothing to report.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Kevin Von Erich - 64
Hercules - 63
Virgil - 62
The Berzerker - 58
Crush - 55

The Next Day:

- Nothing to report.

Backstage before the show:

- Nothing to report.

Friday, August 9th, 1991

Sioux City Auditorium in Sioux City, Iowa

3,499 in attendance

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 0.43

<hr>
Tito Santana defeated Amigo Ultra in 5:33 by submission with a Figure Four Leglock.
Rating: 69

Angle: Hercules and Slick mock Al Snow for being stupid enough to challenge Hercules two weeks ago. "When you try to climb Mount Olympus, Al Snow, the Mighty Hercules will always be waiting at the top to knock you back down!"
Rating: 100

Dino Bravo defeated Simon Kenney in 5:44 by pinfall with a Side Suplex.
Rating: 65

Irwin R. Schyster defeated Hector Guerrero in 6:07 by pinfall with a Fallaway Slam.
Rating: 71

Angle: Slick challenges Owen Hart to face The Warlord Next Week. "You were lucky to escape with all your limbs intact last week, Owen Hart, but I'll bet any amount of money, that you won't be lucky enough to pull it off twice!"
Rating: 77

In a good match, Jim Neidhart defeated Kamala in 11:18 when Kamala was disqualified when The Warlord ran in and attacked Jim Neidhart.
Rating: 76

Angle: The Warlord & Kamala brawl with the New Foundation post-match.
Rating: 83

<hr>
Show Rating: 81

<hr>
Post-show notes:

- Nothing to report.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Jim Neidhart - 76
Tito Santana - 75
Kamala - 68
I.R.S. - 61
Dino Bravo - 59

The Next Day:

- Nothing to report.

ink625 · August 5, 2021

WWF TV for Week 3, August 1991

Backstage before the show:

- The Berzerker and Brian Knobbs had a "simmering tension" with each other, so I did some positive meddling and it removed the negative relationship.

Monday, August 12th, 1991

Brendan Bryne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey

20,049 in attendance - SOLD OUT!

Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 6.90

<hr>

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan open the show by sending us to video footage of the Kingdom attacking Bret Hart backstage earlier in the day. The New Foundation would join in though to even the odds, and security eventually broke up the melee. Monsoon then announces that Commissioner Graham has made a 6-man tag, The Kingdom vs. Bret Hart & The New Foundation, for tonight's main event.

<hr>

In an extremely short match, Bob Backlund defeated Brooklyn Brawler in 2:22 by submission with a Crossface Chickenwing.

<hr>

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid accept their fate, "Well, it looks like we have no choice, big man. Despite my back injury, we're gonna have to put the titles on the line at Summerslam, against the Legion of Doom. But, and you'll probably never hear me say this again, I was wrong. That's right, wrong! I shouldn't have been trying to take the night off at Summerslam. I should've just sucked it up, injury and all, and signed my name on that dotted line next to yours, Sid. Why? Because Hawk and Animal may be no match for my brains, but they're also no match for your brawn. You won't even need me in this match. You could take out both of those guys and that big mouth manager of theirs, Paul Ellering, single-handedly. Actually, come to think of it, I may just make your life a little easier Sid, and buy Paul Ellering for myself. Have him strategize for me. And I definitely could do that if I wanted to, because everybody's got a price for the Million Dollar Man, and everybody's gonna pay! And at Summerslam, that includes you Legion of Doom! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!"

<hr>

The Can-Am Express defeated The Rebels in 8:08 when Phil LaFon defeated Tracy Smothers by pinfall with a Tiger Driver.

<hr>

The Ultimate Warrior has some words for The Undertaker and Paul Bearer. "You say the time of my demise will soon be at hand Paul Bearer, but I do not fear death. I DO NOT FEAR WHAT IS TO COME, IN THE NEXT PLANE OF EXISTENCE! Because fear is a liar Paul Bearer. BECAUSE FEAR IS THE AIR THAT COWARDS BREATHE! FEAR, IS THE FIRST TASTE OF DEFEAT!! But the Ultimate Warrior does not taste fear. BECAUSE THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR, ONLY FEASTS, ON THE FRUIT OF VICTORY!!!! AND THERE WILL INDEED BE A GREAT FEAST, AT SUMMMERSLAAAAAMMM!!!"

<hr>
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In a decent match, Dave Taylor defeated Nikolai Volkoff in 5:59 by pinfall with a Bridging Fallaway Slam.

<hr>

Commissioner Graham announces the WWF Intercontinental Championship match at Summerslam will be a Falls Count Anywhere match since Big Boss Man and Nikita Koloff can't seem to keep their fights in the arena anyway. He also announces that both men have been barred from any arena where a WWF show is being held until Summerslam.

<hr>

As Commissioner Graham is heading towards the back after his announcement, Bobby Heenan confronts him about his decision making to give Perfect five minutes with him if he beats Funk at Summerslam.

Heenan is ranting and raving like a madman and Graham suggests Heenan stop running his mouth before he makes things worse. When Heenan doesn't do that, Graham says he's had it with Heenan and that was the final straw. If Mr. Perfect wins at Summerslam, not only will he get 5 minutes alone with Heenan, guaranteed by Graham's handpicked lumberjacks, but Heenan would also be stripped of his manager's license and banned from managing in the WWF! For life!

<hr>

Mr. Perfect taunted Bobby Heenan on his way to the ring where he defeated Kato with a Perfect Plex in 7:21.

<hr>

Next up, Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan interview a still on crutches, Hulk Hogan, live via satellite, about his upcoming match with The Dragon at Summerslam.

Monsoon: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan here, Hulkster, thank you for joining us!

Hogan: It's great to be speaking with you, Gorilla.

Heenan: What about me, Hogan? Isn't it great to be speaking with me?

Hogan: Not Really.

Monsoon: Okay, gentlemen, if I can be serious for a minute. Hulk Hogan, are you going to be 100% going into Summerslam?

Hogan: That's what the Doctors tell me, Gorilla. But 100% or not, I'll be in Madison Square Garden on August 28th, and "The Dragon" will be spitting nothing but hot air when I'm through with him!

Monsoon: Indeed, Hulkster. Now, I'm assuming so, but did you see what The Dragon did to Roddy Piper a few weeks ago, and to poor Brian Costello last week?

Hogan: I did, Gorilla, and it really turns my stomach. I've already spoken to Brian Costello and his family and offered them my deepest apologies and offered to pay his medical bills.

Monsoon: And what about Roddy Piper, Hulkster? Will he be in your corner at Summerslam?

Hogan: He will, Gorilla, and although the two of us haven't always seen eye to eye, we're in complete agreement, that Ricky Ste.."The Dragon" must be stopped!

Monsoon: And finally, Hulkster, we want to allow you the opportunity to speak directly to The Dragon, who I'm sure is watching.

Hogan: I'm gonna do all my talking in the ring, Gorilla, but I do have one thing to say to "The Dragon" right now. WHATCHA GONNA DO, DRAGON, WHEN HULKAMANIA, AND THE LARGEST ARMS IN THE WORLD, SLAY YOOOUUUUU?!!!!

Monsoon: Thank you, Hulkster!

Heenan: Yeah, thanks for nothing!

MONSOON: WILL YOU STOP?!!

<hr>

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In a bout that had superb wrestling and great heat, The Kingdom (Randy Savage, Rick Rude, and Vader) defeated Bret Hart and The New Foundation in 15:43 when Randy Savage defeated Bret Hart by pinfall with a Flying Elbow Drop after Rude hit Hart with Savage's scepter.

<hr>
After the Kingdom's victory, Vader hits a Chokeslam and Vader Bomb on all three Hart family members. He then grabs a mic and accepts Jake Roberts' challenge for a match at Summerslam.

Vader: AT SUMMERSLAM, JAKE ROBERTS, YOU'RE GONNA LEARN, THAT NOT ONLY DO I FEAR NO MAN, OR FEEL NO PAIN, BUT I ALSO TAKE...NO...PRISONERS!!

<hr>
Show Rating:

<hr>
Post-show notes:

- Rick Rude suffered a Bicep Contusion.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Randy Savage - 98
Bret Hart - 96
Rick Rude - 93
Mr. Perfect - 92
Vader - 84

The Next Day:

- It will take Rick Rude four or five days to work through his bruised Bicep.

- The Ultimate Warrior must not pay his taxes, since he says I.R.S. doesn't connect with the fans and is a waste of time.

Backstage before the show:

- Terry Gordy turned up so high on soft drugs that he had to be sent home as he was in no condition to work. I fined him and his behavior improved. He was very happy with my decision.

Wednesday, August 14th, 1991

Joplin Memorial Hall in Joplin, Missouri

3,018 in attendance - SOLD OUT!

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 0.45

<hr>
Angle: Prime Time Wrestling Recap with McMahon and Heenan.
Rating: 100

Honky Tonk Man defeated Hector Guerrero in 7:10 by pinfall with a Shake, Rattle and Roll.
Rating: 65

Angle: Crush says he'll gladly give Buddy Landel a rematch and he'll prove that the last time was no fluke.
Rating: 77

In a decent match, Shawn Michaels defeated B. Brian Blair in 7:38 by pinfall with a Sweet Chin Music.
Rating: 79

Angle: Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman accept the challenge to face Marty Jannetty and his new partner Tom Zenk at Summerslam, "Tom Zenk, huh? HA! That's the best you could come up with, Marty? This is gonna be even easier than I thought!"
Rating: 100

<hr>
WWF World Television Championship

Crush w/ Smash © vs. "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel

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In a decent match, Buddy Landel defeated Crush in 11:13 by pinfall with a Corkscrew Elbow Drop following interference from Smash! Buddy Landel wins the WWF World Television title for a record third time, breaking a tie with Bob Backlund.
Rating: 69

<hr>
Show Rating: 81

<hr>
Post-show notes:

- Crush's face turn went down "pretty well".

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Shawn Michaels - 83
Buddy Landel - 65
Honky Tonk Man - 63
B. Brian Blair - 58
Crush - 57

The Next Day:

- Brian Pillman doesn't think B. Brian Blair connects with the fans and that I should write him off.

Backstage before the show:

- Bobby Heenan brightened the backstage area simply by being so cheerful and fun to be around.

Friday, August 16th, 1991

Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin

3,000 in attendance - SOLD OUT!

Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

TV Rating: 0.42

<hr>
Hercules defeated Jim Powers in 7:19 by disqualification when Al Snow attacked Hercules.
Rating: 66

Angle: Al Snow tries for a little revenge but Hercules is just too much.
Rating: 87

In a decent match, Kevin Von Erich defeated Paul Roma in 9:35 by pinfall with a Diving Crossbody.
Rating: 66

Angle: Crush wants former partner Smash at Summerslam, "I don't know why you did this to me, brother. All I know is you'll wish you hadn't!"
Rating: 86

Angle: Mr. Fuji cuts a promo on behalf of The Berzerker, about his match with The Lumberjack next week.
Rating: 77

Owen Hart defeated The Warlord in 10:11 by pinfall with a fast roll up.
Rating: 74

Angle: After the match, a furious Warlord starts to beat down Hart. Kamala runs down to join in, but Jim Neidhart does too and evens the odds.
Rating: 83

<hr>
Show Rating: 78

<hr>
Post-show notes:

- Nothing to report.

Top 5 in-ring performances of the night:
Owen Hart - 72
Hercules - 66
Kevin Von Erich - 63
The Warlord - 60
Paul Roma - 59

The Next Day:

- Shane Douglas has changed body types and is now rated as Muscular. His Star Quality jumped from 71 to 79.

Blodyxe · August 6, 2021

Hmm, maybe Douglas could avoid being a teacher now

ink625 · August 6, 2021

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blodyxe" data-cite="Blodyxe" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53223" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hmm, maybe Douglas could avoid being a teacher now <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> I haven't decided what I'll do with him in the long run yet, but I am 100% sure he won't be getting the "Dean" Douglas gimmick.

ink625 · August 6, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;">WWF TV for Week 4, August 1991</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53223" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Backstage before the show: - Nothing to report. <img alt="MgxdScW.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MgxdScW.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Monday, August 19th, 1991 Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut 10,167 in attendance - SOLD OUT! Announcers: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan TV Rating: 6.66 <hr> <img alt="EEITnCX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EEITnCX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="m42sSZt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/m42sSZt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="rn73XZ4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rn73XZ4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="6c5ITBO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6c5ITBO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We open our final episode of Prime Time before Summerslam, with "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewing The Dragon, who has a few final thoughts on his match with Hulk Hogan. The Dragon: So you're gonna 'slay' The Dragon this Sunday at Summerslam, huh? Well, Hulk Hogan, you of all people should know by now, after what I've done to you, AND your little friend Roddy Piper, AND that chump Brian Costello, that this isn't a fairy tale! This isn't make-believe. There's no knight in shining armor just over the horizon! Because the age of heroes is dead, Hulk Hogan, but the age of The Dragon, has just begun!! <img alt="upMPqs8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/upMPqs8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="oGGK4r0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oGGK4r0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WoC2PxX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WoC2PxX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xblkqeI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xblkqeI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3AMPKrD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3AMPKrD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AbDMtZG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AbDMtZG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Rock 'n' Roll Express defeated Bob Bradley and Barry Hardy in 6:03 when Gibson defeated Bradley by submission with a Gibson Leglock. <img alt="Exa3y6U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Exa3y6U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="cUdFYH7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cUdFYH7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0YsDiyO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0YsDiyO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="YzftxzZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YzftxzZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="yJ54Ll3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yJ54Ll3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ABfmL4J.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ABfmL4J.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Next, the WWF World Tag Team Champions, Ted DiBiase and Sid, joined by I.R.S., are guests on The Funeral Parlor with Paul Bearer and The Undertaker. DiBiase is still complaining about a supposed "back injury" but reiterates that he isn't worried about their match with The Legion of Doom at Summerslam since "Big Sid" could easily handle them alone. This draws out Hawk and Animal, along with their manager Paul Ellering, to confront the champs. <img alt="D6Tq7WK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D6Tq7WK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kz6sUWY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kz6sUWY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3HPN0t1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3HPN0t1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> This immediately backfires when Undertaker attacks and Hawk and Animal find themselves on the wrong end of a 4 on 2 assault. Ellering tries to help, but Bearer takes him out from behind with the urn. The situation is looking dire, when suddenly... <img alt="LrRaKZ7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LrRaKZ7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> the Ultimate Warrior bursts onto the scene. His sudden burst of ridiculous energy turns the tides in a hurry and he and the Legion of Doom clean house. As Warrior surveys the carnage, he decides it isn't enough and proceeds to destroy the entire Funeral Parlor set to a massive pop. <img alt="upMPqs8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/upMPqs8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="5sPZVNC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5sPZVNC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="l2hjyvD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/l2hjyvD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="x6U7M5r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/x6U7M5r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xblkqeI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xblkqeI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dYoGYOl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dYoGYOl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wIKfVTh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wIKfVTh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Natural Disasters defeated Nikolai Volkoff and Virgil in 6:37 when Earthquake defeated Volkoff with an Earthquake Splash. <img alt="LwdE2fH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LwdE2fH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="UEr9TJE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UEr9TJE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WikFKEQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WikFKEQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="6uWqSI4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6uWqSI4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="uiRsVG0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uiRsVG0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan send us to a video of Jake Roberts' final comments about his match with Vader at Summerslam. Roberts: You know, I saw what you did to Bret Hart and The New Foundation last week, Vader. I saw every single moment of the carnage. But I plan to give all new meaning to the word carnage this Sunday in Madison Square Garden! You see, they say a man who seeks revenge should dig two graves. But I think I'll dig three, Vader. One for you. One for me. And one just in case anyone's FOOLISH ENOUGH to get in my way! After the Roberts promo concludes, Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan announce that Ted DiBiase and Sid will team up with The Undertaker to face the Legion of Doom and The Ultimate Warrior in tonight's main event. <img alt="0YsDiyO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0YsDiyO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YzftxzZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YzftxzZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="yJ54Ll3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yJ54Ll3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="LrRaKZ7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LrRaKZ7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D6Tq7WK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D6Tq7WK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kz6sUWY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kz6sUWY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="upMPqs8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/upMPqs8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="Zvn19t1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Zvn19t1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="3oWsOwL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3oWsOwL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xblkqeI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xblkqeI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wqpqu3B.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wqpqu3B.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Larry Zbyszko defeated Jim Powers in 6:08 by submission with a LarryLand Dreamer. Once again, Madusa attacks Zbyszko's opponent after a match, this time putting Powers in an Indian Death Lock. <img alt="rlqvEuI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rlqvEuI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="QvZ2FVS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QvZ2FVS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="3qzcoj1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3qzcoj1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WikFKEQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WikFKEQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Now we hear from Mr. Perfect on his Summerslam match with Terry Funk and his potential chance to get his hands on Bobby Heenan. Mr. Perfect: Things really couldn't have worked out more perfectly, Bobby, you know that? And yes, pun intended! But I bet you think this is all just a big coincidence, don't you? That this perfect opportunity, to seize everything that I want in one fell swoop at Summerslam, just came about by luck? Well, you should know better than anyone, Bobby, that I don't need luck. Ohhhhh, but you do. You need all the luck you can possibly get and then some, Bobby. Because short of that, or barring some other miracle, I'm taking everything you got at Summerslam. I'm taking your dignity. I'm taking your livelihood when I take your WWF Manager's License. Hell, I might even take the clothes right off your back. But the one thing I'm definitely taking, WHEN I win at Summerslam, is your manhood! <img alt="upMPqs8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/upMPqs8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="1V7ybVk.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1V7ybVk.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xblkqeI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xblkqeI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PoQgUmh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PoQgUmh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="x6U7M5r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/x6U7M5r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> In a decent match, The Mountie defeated Chris Adams in 9:25 by submission with a Quebec Crab. <img alt="u4tSQ2v.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/u4tSQ2v.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> For our last promos of the night, WWF Champion Randy Savage, and his challenger for Summerslam, Bret Hart, share their final thoughts on the match. <img alt="hx5l4Zu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hx5l4Zu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Hfr9JPp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Hfr9JPp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D6jDtTj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D6jDtTj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hart: I was hoping it wouldn't come to this, Savage. That we could keep things civil until we met one on one at Summerslam. But you weren't gonna let that happen, were you? You just couldn't resist sending your little henchmen after me last week before the show. And then when the time came to step in the ring, there were your henchmen again, and next thing I know, I'm looking up at the lights thanks to Rude and your scepter. Well, I don't have any henchmen, Savage. I don't have any goons to do my bidding. What I do have though is a family. A family that's always got my back no matter what I'm up against. So bring 'em all with you at Summerslam. Bring Rude, Vader, Sherri, whoever else you want. Because family trumps henchmen every time. And that's who I'll have in my corner! <img alt="y9U6V8V.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/y9U6V8V.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="uiRsVG0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uiRsVG0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="I7JWHGW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/I7JWHGW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="2CI5XZj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2CI5XZj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Savage: OOOOOH YEEEAHHH, Bret Hart. I know we'd been playin' fair up until last week, but I just had to do it, yeah. I HAD, to take the opportunity to soften you up for Summerslam. It's nothin' personal though, oh no. I'd do it to anyone, yeah, and since you're not as special as you seem to think, that includes you, yeah. Buuuuut, you're gonna have to do a lot better, than that pissant brother of yours, and your washed-up brother-in-law, if you wanna hang with The Kingdom, yeah. I PROVED MY SUPERIORITY OVER YOU LAST WEEK, BRET. And my Kingdom proved its superiority over your family, yeah. And at Summerslam, we're gonna do it again. YOU'VE GOT NO SHOT, BRET HART! At Summerslam, the King, WILL REIGN SUPREME! DIG IT?!! <img alt="BdJgdMV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BdJgdMV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> <img alt="0YsDiyO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0YsDiyO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YzftxzZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YzftxzZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="yJ54Ll3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yJ54Ll3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="cUdFYH7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cUdFYH7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />&<img alt="ABfmL4J.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ABfmL4J.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="xblkqeI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xblkqeI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="LrRaKZ7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LrRaKZ7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="D6Tq7WK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D6Tq7WK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kz6sUWY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kz6sUWY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="3HPN0t1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3HPN0t1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> In an exceptional match, The Ultimate Warrior and The Legion of Doom defeated The Undertaker, The Million Dollar Man, and Sid in 20:25 when Hawk defeated The Million Dollar Man by pinfall with a Flying Clothesline. <img alt="WA0kRGE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WA0kRGE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> After the match, a one-on-one battle between The Undertaker and The Ultimate Warrior ensued, with Warrior getting the upper hand with a couple Flying Shoulder Blocks and a Warrior Splash. But as he celebrated what he thought was a small victory, The Undertaker sat up, seemingly unphased by the Warrior's attacks. After a brief moment of confusion on the part of the Warrior, the battle resumed. Once again though, it was all Ultimate Warrior, and he ended another flurry of big moves by Clotheslining the Undertaker over the top rope and to the outside. The Undertaker landed on his feet though, as easy as a man rolling out of bed in the morning. But the Warrior decides not to continue the attack, climbing onto the middle turnbuckle instead and glaring down at The Undertaker while an excited Monsoon pleads with fans to not miss Summerslam. <img alt="BdJgdMV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BdJgdMV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> Show Rating: <img alt="7hfOrrv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7hfOrrv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr> Post-show notes: - The Mountie and Chris Adams just don't click as opponents - Jim Powers will miss some time to a leg injury. Top 5 in-ring performances of the night: Ted DiBiase - 93 The Ultimate Warrior - 91 The Undertaker - 90 Sid / Larry Zbyszko - 84 Earthquake - 81 The Next Day: - Nothing to report. <img alt="9M5qIA5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9M5qIA5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53223" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Backstage before the show: - Nothing to report. <img alt="iPRm8Rr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iPRm8Rr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Wednesday, August 21st, 1991 Burt Kahn Court in Camden, Connecticut 2,000 in attendance - SOLD OUT! Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan TV Rating: 0.45 <hr> Angle: Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan recap Prime Time Wrestling. Rating: 100 Buddy Rose defeated Duane Gill in 5:15 by pinfall with a Las Vegas Jackpot. Rating: 59 Angle: Crush gets his wish as Crush vs. Smash is announced for Summerslam. Rating: 82 The British Bulldog defeated Tony Atlas in 7:53 by pinfall with a Running Powerslam. Rating: 68 Angle: Marty Jannetty is with Tom Zenk and he cuts a promo for Summerslam. "You know, everyone keeps telling me that me and Tommy are the underdogs in this match. But I know you like the back of my hand, Shawn Michaels. I know every single move you're gonna make in that ring. And you may not have known this, Shawn, but 'The Z Man' here used to be Brian Pillman's partner, so he knows Brian like the back of his hand too. Bottom line, the way I see it, Shawn, this all adds up, to you two being the underdogs!" Rating: 100 Marty Jannetty and Tom Zenk defeated Simon Kenney and Glen Osbourne in 6:03 when Zenk defeated Kenney by pinfall with a Flying Crossbody. Rating: 66 <hr> WWF World Television Championship <img alt="VUTmktJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VUTmktJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel © vs. Tracy Smothers w/ Steve Armstrong <img alt="bUIbt2t.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bUIbt2t.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xblkqeI.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xblkqeI.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FyWEZ4y.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FyWEZ4y.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="MHMbJCr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MHMbJCr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Buddy Landel defeated Tracy Smothers in 10:09 by submission with a Figure Four Leglock. Buddy Landel makes defense number 1 of his WWF World Television title. Rating: 67 <hr> Show Rating: 78 <hr> Post-show notes: - Nothing to report. Top 5 in-ring performances of the night: Marty Jannetty - 73 The British Bulldog - 69 Buddy Landel - 66 Tom Zenk - 53 Tony Atlas - 53 The Next Day: - The British Bulldog and Shawn Michaels both think I need to cut ties with Tony Atlas since he can't sell "worth a damn". - The Ultimate Warrior says Tom Zenk doesn't connect with the fans and should be let go. - The Undertaker thinks Tracy Smothers is pretty good in the ring and that I should push him. </div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="9M5qIA5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9M5qIA5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="53223" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Backstage before the show: - Animal and Smash have really bonded backstage, having discovered a shared love of mime. <img alt="uWBcsXQ.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uWBcsXQ.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Friday, August 23rd, 1991 Aleppo Shrine Auditorium in Wilmington, Massachusetts 2,650 in attendance - SOLD OUT! Announcers: Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan TV Rating: 0.42 <hr> Greg Valentine defeated B. Brian Blair in 7:12 by submission with a Figure Four Leglock. Rating: 68 Angle: Commissioner Graham announces a Free Agent Battle Royal for Summerslam, with the winner getting a WWF contract. Rating: 96 Dave Finlay defeated Bushwhacker Butch in 5:40 by pinfall with a Jumping Piledriver. Rating: 60 Angle: Slick announces he's signed his clients, Hercules, The Warlord, and Kamala to face Al Snow & The New Foundation at Summerslam. "We're gonna finish the fight you punks started!" Rating: 89 The Berzerker defeated The Lumberjack in 9:45 by pinfall with a Powerslam. Rating: 72 Angle: Final Summerslam Preview in the Event Center with "Mean" Gene Okerlund. Rating: 95 In a decent match, Jim Duggan defeated The Genius in 10:03 when The Genius was disqualified when Dave Taylor ran in and attacked Jim Duggan. Rating: 76 <hr> Show Rating: 82 <hr> Post-show notes: - The Berzerker and The Lumberjack have pretty good chemistry. Top 5 in-ring performances of the night: Jim Duggan - 78 Greg Valentine - 71 The Lumberjack - 67 The Berzerker - 63 The Genius - 61 The Next Day: - Nothing to report.</div> <div style="text-align:center;">WWF Summerslam 1991 Predictions Card: <img alt="QQWetNu.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QQWetNu.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <div style="text-align:center;">Sunday, August 25th, 1991 From Madison Square Garden in New York, New York</div> <hr> <div style="text-align:center;">WWF World Heavyweight Championship "Macho King" Randy Savage w/ The Kingdom © vs. Bret "Hitman" Hart w/ The New Foundation Comments: Grudge Match Hulk Hogan w/ "Rowdy" Roddy Piper vs. The Dragon Comments: WWF Intercontinental Championship - Falls Count Anywhere "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff © vs. The Big Boss Man Comments: WWF World Tag Team Championship "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid w/ I.R.S. © vs. The Legion of Doom w/ Paul Ellering Comments: Grudge Match The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer vs. The Ultimate Warrior Comments: Grudge Match Jake Roberts vs. Vader Comments: Lumberjack Match Mr. Perfect vs. Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan **If Mr. Perfect wins he'll get 5 minutes alone with Bobby Heenan and Heenan will be stripped of his WWF Managerial License for life.** Comments: Grudge Match Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman vs. Marty Jannetty and Tom Zenk Comments: Davids vs. Goliaths - 6-Man Tag Team Match The New Foundation and Al Snow vs. The Warlord, Kamala, and Hercules Comments: Grudge Match Crush vs. Smash w/ Mr. Fuji Comments: Newcomer's Challenge "Dr. Death" Steve Williams and Terry Gordy vs. Haku & The Barbarian w/ Bobby Heenan Comments: Free Agent Battle Royal 2 Cold Scorpio, Bob Armstrong, Booker Huffman, Bull Nakano, The Canadian Giant, Carl Ouellet, Charles Wright, Dean Malenko, Diamond Dallas Page, Headshrinker 1, Headshrinker 2, George Hines, Gran Mendoza, Johnny Ace, Kip James, Kurrgan, Mabel, Norman Smiley, Sabu, Tony Norris **Winner gets a WWF Contract** Comments: Bonus Question Match of the night? Answer: Condensed predictions card for those with no comments: "Macho King" Randy Savage w/ The Kingdom © vs. Bret "Hitman" Hart w/ The New Foundation Hulk Hogan w/ "Rowdy" Roddy Piper vs. The Dragon "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff © vs. The Big Boss Man "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sid w/ I.R.S. © vs. The Legion of Doom w/ Paul Ellering The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer vs. The Ultimate Warrior Jake Roberts vs. Vader Mr. Perfect vs. Terry Funk w/ Bobby Heenan Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman vs. Marty Jannetty and Tom Zenk The New Foundation and Al Snow vs. The Warlord, Kamala, and Hercules Crush vs. Smash w/ Mr. Fuji "Dr. Death" Steve Williams and Terry Gordy vs. Haku & The Barbarian w/ Bobby Heenan See above for participants: Free Agent Battle Royal Winner? Match of the night? </div></div></blockquote>

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