WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING 1/12/86: LAST STOP BEFORE RUMBLE!!!
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World Wrestling Federation
WWF Prime Time Wrestling
January 12, 1986
Agriculture Hall, Allentown, PA
Referees: Joey Marella and Earl Hebner
Commentator: Gorilla Monsoon
Interviewer: ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund
-We open up with the WWF Prime Time Wrestling intro video-
We now to the broadcast area where Gorilla Monsoon is standing by with the ‘Mouth of the South’ Jimmy Hart.
Gorilla Monsoon: “Hello and welcome everyone to WWF Prime Time Wrestling as we take the final step on the road to the Royal Rumble. My usual broadcast partner Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura will be in action today, so standing in for him is the Mouth of the South himself, Jimmy Hart.”
Jimmy Hart: “That’s right, baby! Jesse The Body asked me personally to come out here today and make sure that you call things right down the middle, Monsoon!”
Gorilla Monsoon: “Gimme a break, Jimmy! As I mentioned earlier, Jesse Ventura will be in action later on today against the promising Jim Powers. In our main event, it will be a six-man tag team match as your men, Jimmy, the Hart Foundation and the Honky Tonk Man will face WWF Tag Team Champions The Killer Bees and Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake.”
Jimmy Hart: “When the Anvil and the Hitman get done with those Killer Bees today, there won’t be anything left of them for the Royal Rumble! And as for that goof Beefcake, the Honky Tonk Man will dance all over his face tonight and then go on to win the Royal Rumble!’
Gorilla Monsoon: “That remains to be seen. Right now, let’s go up to the ring as The British Bulldogs return from Japan – unfortunately without their manager Captain Lou Albano.”
Our first match begins as The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid) square off against Tama, with Mr. Fuji, and The Libyan. Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid certainly have an axe to grind against Tama and Mr. Fuji given the brutal attack on Albano two weeks ago. Tama lets The Libyan take the beating for most of the match after briefly starting off. Davey Boy connects with a samoan drop on The Libyan and then Dynamite Kid comes off the top rope with a flying headbutt to score the victory for the British Bulldogs. Tama and Mr. Fuji take off even before the three count is made by referee Earl Hebner.
’Mean’ Gene Okerlund is standing by with ‘Precious’ Paul Ellering.
’Mean’ Gene Okerlund: “Paul Ellering, we are one week away from your Road Warriors facing their biggest challenge yet against Andre the Giant and ‘The Living Legend’ Bruno Sammartino.”
‘Precious’ Paul Ellering: “First of all, you phrased the question incorrectly, Mr. Okerlund! You see, it is Andre The Giant and Bruno Sammartino who are facing the biggest challenge of their careers. Bruno Sammartino has defeated so of the most legendary stars in WWF history – and yet he was reduced to a bloody, lifeless lump on the canvas by the Legion of Doom at Madison Square Garden.”
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: “I would suggest that perhaps your men had the element of surprise to their advantage on that night.”
‘Precious’ Paul Ellering: “And they will always have that advantage! Behind the brute strength and viciousness of the Road Warriors is the single most impressive intellect in sports entertainment today. I am always two steps ahead of even the smartest of the Road Warriors’ opponents. In this case, I’ll be four steps ahead because Andre and Sammartino are not known for their intellects – to say the least!”
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: “There you have it, fans –“
‘Precious’ Paul Ellering: “Wait one moment, Mr. Okerlund! There is one thing that I need to correct. Last week, Jack Tunney announced ‘the newest member of the Legion of Doom’ as one of the 20 men taking place in the Royal Rumbe. I need to correct Mr. Tunney – the newest member of the Legion of Doom is a man who had been previously announced! Not a new entrant!”
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: “Hold on a minute, do you mean that a current WWF superstar has agreed to join your Legion of Doom?”
‘Precious’ Paul Ellering: “No comment, Mr. Okerlund. I’m sure you would love to know just who I have signed. All in good time! All in good time!”
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: “A bombshell announcement from Paul Ellering. We’ll be right back!”
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COMMERCIAL BREAK
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VTR:
We see Bruno Sammartino training in the gym with Andre The Giant as ‘Burning Heart’ by Survivor plays. We see Bruno lifting incredible amounts of weight, and then running up the famous set of stairs in Philadelphia and raising his arms in the air.
Bruno Sammartino: “Road Warriors! Ellering! I have one great fight left in me – and I’ll prove it at the Royal Rumble!”
[End VTR]
We go back to Gorilla Monsoon and Jimmy Hart at the broadcast position.
Gorilla Monsoon: “There you have it. The Living Legend is looking better than I’ve seen him in a long time. Add the Eighth Wonder of the World into the equation, and I think the Road Warriors are in serious trouble.”
Jimmy Hart: “I give credit where it’s due. I have competing interests with Ellering, but he has one heck of a team, baby. Not even the Giant and the Living Legend can stop ‘em!”
Gorilla Monsoon: “We’ll find out on Saturday night here on the USA Network. Right now, let’s see Jesse The Body in the ring.”
Howard Finkel makes the ring announcement for Jim Powers as the #1 contender to the WWF Championship, Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura, moves towards the ring. Ventura first initiates a flex-off with Powers, but then sneak attacks him when Powers basks in the cheers of the crowd for his arm flexing. Ventura works over the back and neck of the youngster, of course bending every rule possible in order to dominate from bell to bell. The Body finally connects with overhead back-breaker and makes the cover for the three count. Ventura snatches the microphone from Howard Finkel after the match.
Jesse Ventura: “Chump Hogan, I hope you were watching that real close! Look at this young punk writhing around on the canvas – that’s your future Hogan! You’ll have no choice but to look up in agony as the WWF Championship gets strapped around my waist!”
Gorilla Monsoon and Jimmy Hart then send us to pre-recorded comments from Stan ‘The Gunslinger’ Hansen.
VTR:
Stan ‘The Gunslinger’ Hansen is standing in front of a saloon, presumably in West Texs.
Stan Hansen: “Everyone wants to know – how does Stan Hansen feel about rasslin’ 19 other WWF superstars in the Royal Rumble? How do ya think I feel about it? I love it! I love beatin’ people! up I love makin’ people bleed! I love hurtin’ people! That’s why I step into the ring! I don’t care who it is! I don’t care if it’s Roddy Piper, Tito Santana or the big man himself, my old friend Giant Baba. I don’t care if this freak of nature Kamala or the so-called ‘Macho Man’ or this Elvis wannabe the Honky Tonk Man! I’m comin’ to toss all of ya over the top rope! That title shot is mine! You hear me? It’s mine!”
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COMMERCIAL BREAK
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’Mean’ Gene Okerlund is standing by with Tito Santana, who is still wearing a neckbrace.
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: “Tito Santana, it is clear that you are still feeling the after-effects of that brutal double axe-handle smash against the steel guard rail from ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage. Tito, a lot of people question whether you will be physically ready for a match like the Royal Rumble.”
Tito Santana: “Mean Gene, I would be lying to the people if I said I was anywhere near 100%. I am still having a lot of pain. But Mean Gene, nothing could stop me from taking my shot at winning the Royal Rumble. My hope is that I end up in the ring at the same time as Randy Savage – Macho Man, I have a lot of pain and agony to pay back! ARRRRRIBBBBAAAA!”
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: “Thank you very much, Tito. Let’s go back up to the ring.”
Mr. Fuji and the masked Kim Chee lead Kamala The Ugandan Giant down to the ring as Corporal Kirchner waves the US flag on the other side of the ring. Kamala storms across the ring and splashes an unsuspecting Kirchner with a splash in the corner as the bell rings. Kirchner flops down to the canvas, as Kamala hits the ropes and connects with a big splash across the back! Kamala isn’t down as he hits the ropes again for a second brutal splash down on Kirchner. Kamala stays on top but is covering Kirchner’s back! Mr. Fuji and Kim Chee shout at Kamala, who looks confused. Finally, he rolls the prone Kirchner over and scores a huge and dominant win. Kamala looks ready to land a third splash after the match, but down the aisle comes George “The Animal” Steele! These two monsters square off and as Steele flails one arm above his head, Kamala looks put off and he jumps back. Mr. Fuji and Kim Che grab Kamala and pull him out to the floor as The Animal stands tall.
’Mean’ Gene Okerlund is standing by with ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper and WWF Champion Hulk Hogan.
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: “Gentlemen, you both have major matches coming up at the Royal Rumble. Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura certainly looks ready to give you quite a challenge.”
Hulk Hogan: “Well you know somethin’ Mean Gene, Jesse Venura should be real proud of himself! He finally grew a backbone and agreed to step into the ring with The Hulkster, brother. I didn’t think it’d happen, dude! Ventura, you can rough up a young kid like Jim Powers, but you’ve got the WWF Champion coming up next. Watcha gonna do – Ventura – when the largest arms in the world… come lookin’ for you?!”
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: “It’s going to be a match to remember, for sure! Roddy Piper, you will step into the ring against 19 other wrestlers in the Royal Rumble match. And if you win – could it be you challenging Hulk Hogan or Jesse Ventura at WrestleMania II?”
Roddy Piper: “Are you trying to start trouble, you little devil? Let me tell you something. Hogan ain’t afraid of a good fight. And when I win the Royal Rumble, Hogan and myself can have a knock-down brawl to end all brawls, man! But first, I gots to take 19 other guys and toss their sorry behinds over the top rope. Now I’m hearing the talk. Stan Hansen says he wants to beat me up! I know Tito Santana will toss me out if he can. Same with all the rest.
“Well, just you remember one thing about the Hot Rod. Just when you think you have the answers – I CHANGE THE QUESTIONS!”
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: “We’ll be right back!”
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COMMERCIAL BREAK
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’Mean’ Gene Okerlund is standing by with Intercontinental Champion ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth.
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: “We’ve heard from Stan Hansen, Tito Santana and ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper. We’ve seen the British Bulldogs, Kamala and George ‘The Animal’ Steele in the ring. Another favorite for the Royal Rumble match is this man – ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage!”
‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage: “One of the favourites? The Macho Man is THE favourite, yeah! Don’t doubt it! I’ve got the Intercontinental Title around my waist. Destiny beckons the Macho Man towards the Royal Rumble – when I take the next step towards glory. The Macho Man has the World Wrestling Federation Championship on my mind – and nobody, not the cripple Chico Santana or anyone else, can stop the Madness! OOOOOOOOH YEEEEEEEEEAH!!”
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: “It’s main event time. Let’s send it up to Howard Finkel.”
Jimmy Hart comes from the back with his team of The Hart Foundation (Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart & Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart) and The Honky Tonk Man as Howard Finkel makes the introductions. Gorilla Monsoon mentions that the Mouth of the South apparently took off to the dressing room before the last commercial break to speak with WWF President Jack Tunney. The Mouth of the South then takes the microphone before the match begins.
Jimmy Hart: “Before the Hart Foundation and the Honky Tonk Man wipe the floor with three goofs, I have a major announcement. Because of Paul Ellering’s announcement earlier, there was an empty spot in the Royal Rumble. The Mouth of the South is the greatest manager in the world today, so Jack Tunney granted one of my clients the spot. Coming off the injured reserve for the Royal Rumble will be The Hammer himself, Greg Valentine! I’m gonna win it all, baby! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!”
Gorilla Monsoon hypes the return of The Hammer off the injured reserve, mentioning that he will have to be considered another strong favorite. Soon, Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake and WWF Tag Team Champions The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell) make their way to the ring for a big contest. All six men have quite a back-and-forth contest, with near falls being scored on both sides. The six eventually fight into the ring, with Beefcake tackling Honky out to the floor. In the ring, Bret Hart tries to blast Brian Blair with the megaphone, but Blair boots him. The Bees whip the Harts into each other, and then hit a double dropkick on Bret. Blair covers Bret to score a big win going into the Rumble! Jimmy Hart is shocked on the floor as Brutus Beefcake and the Killer Bees celebrate their big win.
We go back to the broadcast area where Gorilla Monsoon is a standing by.
Gorilla Monsoon: “We’re almost out of time fans. Remember, Saturday night here on the USA Network will be the Royal Rumble. We will have the Killer Bees putting the titles on the line against The Hart Foundation. The Road Warriors will face Andre The Giant and Bruno Sammartino.
“For the WWF Title, it will be Hulk Hogan defending against Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura. And then, 20 superstars will try to earn a title match against any WWF Champion by squaring off in the Royal Rumble match. Remember, Paul Ellering has claimed that he is secretly managing one man in the Royal Rumble match.
“I’ll be joined by Vince McMahon in Cleveland, Ohio for the Royal Rumble right here on the USA Network. Don’t miss it!’
© WWF, 1986
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