Saturday’s Night Main Event #2 live from Madison Square Garden:
IC Title Rematch: Greg Valentine v.s Chief Jay Strongbow(c)
Ricky Steamboat v.s Jim Neidhart
Tag Team Titles Match: The Killer Bees v.s Tony Atlas & Rocky Johnson(c)
Big John Studd & Bobby Hennan v.s Hulk Hogan & Mr. T
IC Title Rematch: Greg Valentine v.s Chief Jay Strongbow(c)
Winner: Jay Strongbow by countout when Valentine took a piledriver on the exposed cement, only Jay made it back to the ring.(7:42) ***
The Tag Team Titles Match: The Killer Bees v.s Tony Atlas & Rocky Johnson(c)
Winners: The Killer Bees by pinfall after a fantastic victory roll by Jim Brunzell on Tony Atlas.(18:22) **¾
Ricky Steamboat v.s Jim Neidhart
Winner: Jim Neidhart by submission with a bearhug, lockin’ it after a distraction from Bret Hart until Steamboat passed out.(13:05) **½
Big John Studd & Bobby Heenan v.s Hulk Hogan & Mr. T
Winner: Hulk Hogan & Mr. T by pinfall after Hogan bodyslammed Studd onto Heenan and then pinned Heenan.(9:20) *
The Wrestling Classic live from the Rosemont Horizon:
First Round:
1. Big John Studd v.s 16.Johnny Valiant
Winner: 1. Big John Studd by pinfall after 2 bodyslams followed by Hogan’s Leg Drop.(6:53) *1/2
8. Mike Rotundo v.s 9. Dynamite Kid
Winner: Dynamite Kid by pinfall with a German Suplex bridge.(18:32) ***3/4
5. Junkyard Dog v.s 12. Don Muraco
Winner: Junkyard Dog after a second rope divin’ headbutt.(12:47) **1/2
4. Andre The Giant v.s 13. Bret Hart
Winner: Andre The Giant by pinfall after a Butterfly Suplex.(4:31) ¾*
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6. Rocky Johnson v.s 11. The Iron Sheik
Winner: The Iron Sheik by DQ when Rocky got caught carried away with a chair and laid out Sheik.(12:56) **3/4
3. Greg Valentine v.s 14. B. Brian Blair
Winner: Greg Valentine by pinfall after a roll up usin’ the ropes for leverage.(16:26) ***1/4
7. King Kong Bundy v.s 10. Roddy Piper
Winner: King Kong Bundy by pinfall after a half-assed lookin’ Avalanche.(9:10) *1/2
2. Sgt. Slaughter v.s 15. George Steele
Winner: George Steele after a surprisin’ Piledriver.(11:48) **1/4
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Second Round:
Big John Studd v.s 9. Dynamite Kid
Winner: Dynamite Kid by Hogan factor/DQ, Hogan got involved to screw Studd then celebrated with Kid who ended up for some reason gettin’ announced the winner.(2:04) Huh?
5. Junkyard Dog v.s 4. Andre The Giant
Winner: Andre The Giant by submission after JYD finally gave up in a Reverse Bearhug.(7:32) **
11. The Iron Sheik v.s 3. Greg Valentine
Winner: The Iron Sheik by submission when Valentine fell unconscious in the Camel Clutch.(15:29) ****
7. King Kong Bundy v.s 15. George Steele
Winner: King Kong Bundy by countout after a huge Avalanche into the ring post, Steele couldn’t make it make to the ring.(6:54) *1/2
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Semi-Finals:
9. Dynamite Kid v.s 5. Andre The Giant
Winner: Andre The Giant by pinfall after throwin’ Kid around a bit, he hit a closeline to put him away.(3:33) *
11. The Iron Sheik v.s 7. King Kong Bundy
Winner: King Kong Bundy by pinfall after catchin’ Sheik with a sloppy schoolboy roll up.(9:25) **
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Finals:
5. Andre The Giant v.s 7. King Kong Bundy
Winner: King Kong Bundy by pinfall after hittin’ three straight Avalanches followed by three straight ground splashes to put away Andre.(10:36) ***
World Title Match, Referee Mr. T: Barry Windham v.s Hulk Hogan(c)
Winner: Barry Windham by countout after a divin’ lariat off the apron sent Hogan over the steel barricade, Mr. T seemed to concerned about Hogan’s wellbein’ and quickly counted him out.(11:12) **¼
As of now these names have been released: King Kong Bundy, Steve Lombardi, Junkyard Dog, Blackjack Mulligan, Mr. T, Mad Dog Vachon, Ricky Steamboat, Dynamite Kid, Davey Boy Smith, King Tonga
Names that have been signed: Bobby Fulton, Tommy Rogers, The Crusher, Dick The Bruiser, Animal, Hawk, Stan Hansen, Manny Fernandez, Harley Race, Shawn Michaels, Marty Jannetty
WWF Saturday Night’s Main Event #3 live from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI:
Tag Team Titles Match: The Crusher & Dick The Bruiser v.s The Killer Bees(c)
Winners: The Killer Bees by pinfall after a dropkick/spinebuster combo on Bruiser.(25:41) ****1/4
Sgt. Slaughter & Hillbilly Jim v.s S.D. Jones & Paul Roma
Winners: Sgt. Slaughter & Hillbilly Jim by submission when Roma gave up in the Cobra Clutch.(2:21) ½*
Dog Collar Match for the IC Title: Greg Valentine v.s Jay Strongbow(c)
Winner: Greg Valentine by submission with the Figure Four after a bloody fight, Strongbow finally tapped out.(23:44) ****1/4
Harley Race, Stan Hansen & Big John Studd v.s Hulk Hogan, Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas
Winners: Hulk Hogan, Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas by pinfall after a huge press by Atlas, Hogan hit the leg drop on Race for the win.(7:28) **
WWF Saturday Night’s Main Event #4 live from the Chase Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, MO:
The Rockers & The Fantastics v.s Big John Studd, The Crusher, Dick The Bruiser & Stan Hansen
Winners: The Rockers & The Fantastics by DQ when Studd’s team all assaulted the other team leavin’ them all layin’ in the end.(1:18) *
Tag Team Titles Match: Iron Sheik & Nikolai Koloff v.s The Killer Bees(c)
Winners: The Killer Bees by DQ when Iron Sheik refused to let go of the Camel Clutch when Brunzell got to the ropes.(17:24) ***
Hart Foundation v.s Afa & Sika
Winners: Hart Foundation by countout when Afa & Sika just left the match.(4:25) ½*
The Ultimate Grudge Match for the World Title: Roddy Piper v.s Hulk Hogan(c)
Winner: Roddy Piper by DQ when Hogan was caught usin’ the brass knuckles that Piper had brought in.(12:39) **3/4
Wrestlemania II:
Venue 1 live from Madison Square Garden:
Jay Strongbow v.s Bret Hart
Winner: Jay Strongbow by pinfall after a top rope tomahawk chop.(6:23) **1/4
The Rockers v.s The Fantastics
Winners: The Rockers after by pinfall after Shawn Michaels botches a move and falls on top of Fulton to make the pin.(11:32) Not ready
-Later it was revealed Bobby Fulton suffered a broken neck. The Rockers have been fired and both The Fantastics were quietly released later.
IC Title Match: George Steele v.s George Valentine(c)
Winner: Greg Valentine by pinfall after rammin’ Steele’s head into an exposed steel ring turnbuckle and rollin’ him up with a school boy.(8:58) **
Big John Studd v.s Andre The Giant
Winner: Andre The Giant by pinfall after hittin’ a huge front suplex.(8:44) *3/4
Venue 2 live from the Rosemont Horizon:
The Crusher v.s Barry Windham
Winner: Barry Windham by pinfall after catchin’ Crusher with a cruxifix pin.(12:52) ***1/2
Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlus v.s Bob Orton & Paul Orndorff
Winner: Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlus after Orton finally tapped out in the Boston Crab.(10:35) ***1/4
Tag Team Titles Match: Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik v.s The Killer Bees(c)
Winners: Nikola Volkoff & The Iron Sheik by submission after Volkoff nailed Blair in the back of the head with a Russian flag pole, Sheik put the unconscious Blair in the Camel Clutch.(3:36) ¼*
WWF v.s NFL Battle Royal: Roddy Piper, runner up- Terry Funk(10:25) Fun
Venue 3 live from Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena:
Jimmy Snuka v.s Johnny Rodz
Winner: Jimmy Snuka by pinfall after a Superfly Splash.(2:53) *
Sgt. Slaughter, Hillbilly Jim & Tito Santana v.s Legion of Doom & Randy Savage
Winners: Sgt. Slaughter, Hillbilly Jim & Tito Santana by pinfall after Savage missed a top rope Elbow Drop onto his own partner, Animal who Jim pins.(11:32) **1/2
Manny Fernandez v.s Jim Neidhart
Winner: Manny Fernandez by pinfall after hittin’ a huge flyin’ forearm.(4:07) ½*
World Title Match: Harley Race v.s Hulk Hogan(c)
Winner: Harley Race by pinfall after a superplex onto shattered glass.(14:24) ****½
-Names released: Shawn Michaels, Marty Jannetty, Bobby Fulton, Tommy Rogers
-Names signed: Big Machine, Super Machine, Ric Flair, Arn Anderson
WWF Saturday Night Main Event #5 live from Cincinnati Gardens Arena:
Tag Team Titles Match: Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlus v.s Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik(c)
Winners: Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlus by submission after Nikolai finally tapped out in Johnson’s Boston Crab.(15:29) ***1/4
Lumberjack Match for the IC Title: Jay Strongbow v.s Greg Valentine(c)
Winner: Greg Valentine by pinfall after hittin’ a fist drop from the second rope with a roll of quarters.(19:14) ***1/2
#1 Contendership for the Tag Team Titles: Paul Orndorff & Bob Orton v.s The Killer Bees
Winners: Paul Orndorff & Bob Orton pinfall after a Spike Piledriver on Blair.(12:48)
Harley Race v.s S.D. Jones
Winner: Harley Race by pinfall after a vertical suplex.(2:42) ¼*
WWF King of the Ring live from Madison Square Garden:
Greg Valentine
8. Jay Strongbow
Winner: Greg Valentine by pinfall after a huge Piledriver.(10:37) **3/4
3. Nikolai Volkoff
6. Tito Santana
Winner: Tito Santana by DQ when Volkoff choked him with the Russian flag pole right in front of the referee.(11:35) ***
4. Sgt. Slaughter
5. The Iron Sheik
Winner: Sgt. Slaughter by pinfall after catchin’ Sheik with a Slaughter Cannon closeline.(14:02) ***3/4
Jimmy Snuka
7. Paul Orndofff
Winner: Paul Orndorff by countout after Snuka nailed the guardrail extremely hard on a dive, only Paul made it back to the ring.(7:28) **1/4
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Semi-Finals:
Greg Valentine
6. Tito Santana
Winner: Tito Santana by pinfall after a big time crossbody from the top rope.(12:24) ***1/2
4. Sgt. Slaughter
7. Paul Orndorff
Winner: Sgt. Slaughter by pinfall after fakin’ an eye poke, Orndorff looked away only to get caught in a school boy roll up.(20:19) ***1/2
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Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas v.s Bob Orton & Roddy Piper
Winners: Bob Orton & Roddy Piper after Bob Orton hit a Superplex on Tony Atlas.(9:42) **1/4
King of the Ring Finals: 6. Tito Santana v.s 4. Sgt. Slaughter
Winner: Tito Santana by pinfall after Slaughter had him in the Cobra Clutch, Tito used the ropes to land on Slaughter and Sarge’s shoulders were counted to the mat.(23:26) **¾
WWF The Big Event live from The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA:
Hart Foundation v.s Super Machine & Big Machine
Winners: Super Machine & Big Machine by pinfall after Big Machine hit a swingin’ neckbreaker on Neidhart.(3:56) ¾*
Roddy Piper v.s Mike Rotundo
Winner: Mike Rotundo by pinfall after Piper was distracted by Terry Funk, Mike got a small package for the win.(12:41) **3/4
Afa & Sika v.s Manny Fernandez & Matt Borne
Winners: Afa & Sika after a divin’ headbutt from the second rope by Sika on Matt Borne.(5:20) *
Randy Savage v.s Jimmy Snuka
Winner: Jimmy Snuka after Savage missed his elbow drop, Snuka was able to follow up with his Superfly Splash.(16:17) ***1/2
IC Title Match: Barry Windham v.s Greg Valentine(c)
Winner: Barry Windham by countout when Valentine ran away with his title.(10:29) ***
Stan Hansen v.s Arn Anderson
Winner: Arn Anderson by pinfall after Hansen missed a Lariat, Anderson was able to get a quick school boy to pick up the victory.(23:53) ****1/4-****1/2
The Legion of Doom v.s Sgt. Slaughter & Hillbilly Jim
Winners: Sgt. Slaughter & Hillbilly Jim by DQ when The Legion of Doom did a Doomsday Device off the apron to the floor outside the ring to Hillbilly Jim.(8:13) **1/2
Tag Team Titles Match: Bob Orton & Paul Orndorff v.s Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas(c)
Winners: Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas by submission after Rocky turned a spinebuster into the Boston Crab which got Bob Orton to tap out.(14:47) ***1/4
World Title Match: Tito Santana v.s Harley Race(c)
Winner: Harley Race by pinfall after rollin’ through a top rope crossbody attempt by Tito, Race also pulled on Tito’s tights.(17:28) ***¾
Sam Muchnick Memorial Tournament live from Kiel Audiotorium in St. Louis, MO:
First Round Match: Barry Windham v.s Rocky Johnson
Winner: Barry Windham by pinfall after a Superplex.(9:14) **1/2
First Round Match: Arn Anderson v.s Johnny Valiant
Winner: Arn Anderson by pinfall after somehow hittin’ a Spinebuster.(7:02) *3/4
First Round Match: The Crusher v.s Hawk
Winner: Hawk by pinfall after a hard hittin’ contest, Hawk somehow just rolls up a a surprised Crusher with a small package.(10:35) **1/2
First Round Match: Ivan Putski v.s Big John Studd
Winner: Ivan Putski by submission after lockin’ in a reverse bearhug on the mat, Big John Studd gave up.(5:48) Horrible
First Round Match: Greg Valentine v.s Animal
Winner: Greg Valentine by pinfall after a school boy and usin’ the leverage of the ropes.(8:31) **
First Round Match: Big Machine v.s Brutus Beefcake
Winner: Brutus Beefcake by DQ when Arn came out to attack him with a lead pipe.(7:49) *
First Round Match: Bret Hart v.s Manny Fernandez
Winner: Bret Hart by pinfall after Manny missed a huge move, Bret hit his elbow from the second rope.(14:33) ***1/2
First Round Match: George Steele v.s Jay Strongbow
Winner: Jay Strongbow by DQ when Steele refused to get to the match started and kept fuckin’ around with the turnbuckle pads.(3:09) Waste
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Second Round Match: Barry Windham v.s Greg Valentine
Winner: Barry Windham by DQ when a vindictive Valentine refused to let go of the Figure Four in the ropes.(29:27) ****1/4
Second Round Match: Arn Anderson v.s Brutus Beefcake
Winner: Brutus Beefcake by pinfall after hittin’ a knee drop off the second rope.(8:40) **1/4
Second Round Match: Hawk v.s Bret Hart
Winner: Bret Hart by pinfall after the Legion of Doom attempted a Doomsday Device before the referee threw out Animal, it led to Bret shiftin’ his position and hittin’ a huge bulldog on Hawk.(11:55) **1/2
Second Round Match: Ivan Putski v.s Jay Strongbow
Winner: Jay Strongbow by pinfall after a top rope Tomahawk Chop.(7:22) *1/4
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Semi-Finals: Barry Windham v.s Bret Hart
Winner: Barry Windham by submission after reversin’ a Figure Four into the center of the ring. Hart was unable to pull himself to the ropes and eventually tapped out.(22:51) ****1/4
Semi-FInals: Brutus Beefcake v.s Jay Strongbow
Winner: Brutus Beefcake by pinfall after a huge runnin’ Powerslam.(6:28) *1/4
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Sam Muchnick Memorial Finals: Barry Windham v.s Brutus Beefcakse
Winner: Barry Windham by submission after reversin’ Brutus’s Sleeper into his own and Brutus ended up passin’ out in the hold.(11:32) ¾*
World Title Match: Jimmy Snuka v.s Harley Race(c)
Winner: Harley Race by pinfall after a nasty, bloody divin’ headbutt from the top rope.(20:46) ***3/4
WWF Saturday’s Night Main Event #6 live from Greensboro Coliseum:
IC Title Match: Hillbilly Jim v.s Greg Valentine(c)
Winner: Hillbilly Jim by pinfall after a huge Big Boot.(12:53) **1/2
Hart Foundation v.s Legion of Doom
Winners: Legion of Doom by pinfall after a Doomsday Device on Bret Hart.(8:37) **3/4
Andre The Giant v.s Johnny Valiant
Winner: Andre The Giant by pinfall after a corner Avalanche splash.(3:19) ½*
World Title Match: Roddy Piper v.s Harley Race(c)
Winner: Roddy Piper by pinfall after a Superplex by Race, Piper was able to land on Race and the referee counted his shoulders down.(26:16) ****
1987:
-Releases: Randy Savage, Stan Hansen, Leilani Kai, Afa, Jim Brunzell, Manny Fernandez, Greg Valentine, Paul Orndorff, Paul Roma, Bruno Sammartino
-Signings: Ted DiBiase, Rick Steiner, Ole Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Adrian Adonis, Dick Murdoch, Budda Khan, Cactus Jack, King Kong Bundy, One Man Gang
WWF Saturday’s Night Main Event #7 live from KeyArena in Seattle, WA:
Harley Race, Super Machine & Big Machine v.s Sgt. Slaughter, Hillbilly Jim & Jimmy Snuka
Winners: Sgt. Slaughter, Hillbilly Jim & Jimmy Snuka by pinfall after a double suplex by Slaughter & Hillbilly on Big Machine.(13:07) **3/4
Tag Team Titles Match: Legion of Doom v.s Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas(c)
Winners: Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas by pinfall after a missile dropkick by Rocky Johnson on Animal.(8:43) *3/4
Ric Flair v.s Matt Borne
Winner: Ric Flair by submission with the Figure Four.(4:42) ½*
World Title Match: King Kong Bundy v.s Roddy Piper(c)
Winner: Roddy Piper by submission when King Kong Bundy’s fell down for the third time in the Sleeper.(9:28) **1/4
Wrestlemania III live the Silverdome:
Sgt. Slaughter v.s Cactus Jack
Winner: Sgt. Slaughter by submission when Jack passed out in the Cobra Clutch.(5:53) *
Barry Windham v.s Don Muraco
Winner: Don Muraco by pinfall after hittin’ a vicious piledriver.(14:16) ***
Hulk Hogan v.s Andre The Giant
Winner: Andre The Giant by pinfall after two consecutive Butterfly suplexes.(10:12) *1/4-*1/2
The Crusher & Dick The Bruiser v.s Tito Santana & Jimmy Snuka
Winners: The Crusher & Dick The Bruiser by DQ when Tito dove at him with a steel chair that the referee caught.(9:36) **3/4
The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff v.s Killer Bees
Winner: The Killer Bees by pinfall after a double dropkick by the Bees on Volkoff.(4:24) *
Bob Orton w/Paul Orndorff v.s George Steele w/Ted DiBiase
Winner: Bob Orton by pinfall after a superplex.(7:38) **
Hart Foundation v.s Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard
Winner: Hart Foundation by submission after Arn tapped out in Hart’s Sharpshooter.(12:49) ***1/2
King Kong Bundy & Budda Khan v.s Mike Rotundo & Jay Strongbow
Winners: King Kong Bundy & Budda Khan after Bundy hit an Avalanche on both Mike & Jay, Bundy pinned Strongbow.(3:32) ½*
Big John Studd v.s Rick Steiner
Winner: Rick Steiner by pinfall surprisin’ everyone hittin’ on a top rope bulldog on a cocky Studd.(5:22) *1/2
Harley Race v.s Terry Funk
Winner: Harley Race by pinfall after hittin’ several standin’ bloody headbutts on Terry, he fell on top of him for a three count.(15:46) ****1/2
Tag Team Titles Match: Legion of Doom v.s Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas(c)
Winners: Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas by DQ when LOD lost it and destroyed the champions.(0:40)
World Title Match: Ric Flair v.s Roddy Piper(c)
Winner: Ric Flair by pinfall after a low blow followed up by a school boy with the use of the tights.(11:54) **¾
IC Title was vacated, new champion will be crowned at Kick of the Ring. Also Hillbilly Jim has been fired.
Signing: Jerry Lawler
WWF Saturday Night’s Main Event #8 live from Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA:
Terry Funk v.s Bret Hart
Winner: Terry Funk by pinfall after a pullin’ Piledriver.(11:55) ***1/4
Wrestlemania Rematch: Don Muraco v.s Barry Windham
Winner: Barry Windham by pinfall after hittin’ a massive Superplex.(9:42) ***½
Chief Jay Strongbow & Mike Rotundo v.s The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff
Winners: Chief Jay Strongbow & Mike Rotundo by DQ when Sheik refused to let go to the Camel Clutch on Mike Rotundo.(6:16) *1/2
Hulk Hogan, Rocky Johnson & Tito Santana v.s Harley Race, Big Machine & Super Machine
Winners: Harley Race, Big Machine & Super Machine by pinfall after a Double Team power by the Machines on Rocky.(8:48) **
WWF King of the Ring 1987 live from Mobile Civic Center:
First Round Match: Bob Orton v.s Jimmy Snuka
First Round Match: Hawk v.s Johnny Rodz
First Round Match: S.D. Jones v.s Nikolai Volkoff
First Round Match: Sgt. Slaughter v.s Big John Studd
First Round Match: Jim Neidhart v.s The Iron Sheik
First Round Match: Big Machine v.s Rick Steiner
First Round Match: Dick The Bruiser v.s The One Man Gang
First Round Match: Terry Funk v.s Ted DiBiase
World Title Match: Harley Race v.s Ric Flair(c)
cause this is a project that can go on for awhile, you got a lot of WWE history to go over and do since that time.