WWF MSG 10/18/84 (Hogan Vs. Spoiler)

[Sniper Niles]

Proudly Presents

Live from Madison Square Garden
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10/18/84
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Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse “The Body” Ventura welcomes the fans to another great card of Wrestling action live from Madison Square Garden on the MSG Network.

They mention that they have 7 Big matches tonight including 2 World Title matches. First the WWF Tag Team Champions the Fantastics, Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers, will defend their titles against the team from the Orient the Japanese Assassins of Mr. Pogo & Mr. Saito. Plus the big one WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defending against the Spoiler.

Let’s go the ring for the opening contest.
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Steve Casey Vs. Kurt Von Hess

The Gentlemen from Manchester England Steve Casey looks very good in his MSG Debut taking the fight to the German veteran. The Action went back and forth and Von Hess did put the Englishmen to the test, but in the end, Casey got the victory following a beautiful back roll up and bridge combo.
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Winner: Steve Casey by Pinfall @ 9:24.
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Ron Starr Vs. El Gran Apollo

Starr came into this match with a vicious killer instinct. Starr attacked the younger Apollo from the opening bell and totally dominated the match from one end of the ring to the other. Starr toyed with Apollo for a short while before putting him away with the Russian Leg Sweep.
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Winner: Ron Starr by pinfall @ 7:54.
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Dan Kroffat Vs. The Hangman

This was a great match compared to the size difference between both men. The bigger Hangman used his size and strength to dominate part of the match up, while Kroffat used his speed and agility to keep the big man off balance. The action went back and forth for most of the match, until Kroffat surprised the Hangman with a Crucifix for the pinfall.
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Winner: Dan Kroffat by pinfall @ 12:14.
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WWF World Title Match

Hulk Hogan (c) Vs. The Spoiler (With J.J. Dillon)

Hogan took the fight to the Spoiler and looked good in the early going keeping the masked man off balance. Dillon played a major part in the match turning into the Spoiler’s favor. The Spoiler controlled a good portion of the middle part of the match using his agility and rope walking skills to keep the champion down . He did get several near falls on the Hulkster, but was unable to put him away. Finally, the end appears near when the Spoiler applies the Claw hold on Hogan, but Hogan manages to Hulk Up and fight out of the claw. Hogan breaks free and delivers several well placed right hands, then whips the Spoiler in the Ropes and connects with the Big Boot, That is followed by the Leg Drop, however when the referee reaches 2
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Ted DiBiase charges the ring and begins putting the boots to Hogan. The Spoiler regroups and joins in and it’s a 2 on 1 attack on Hogan with Dillon giving directions. DiBiase takes a chair and smashes Hogan’s head with the chair knocking the champ out. DiBiase then continues to slam Hogan with the chair, until Dino Bravo, The Fantastics, and Steve Casey come charging from the back to make the save.

The New York crowd is silent has they bring medical attention out to assist the Champ, who is then carted out on a stretcher.
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Winner: Hulk Hogan by DQ @ 12:53.
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INTERMISSION (It is announced that the next big MSG Card will be held on November 14th.)
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Samoan Warriors (Tonga & Konga Vs. Johnny Rodz & Bob Crawford

This new team of the Samoan Warriors have been impressive in their short time in the WWF and this being their MSG Debut, they had the crowd on the edge of their seat using their speed and strength to keep Rodz and Crawford off balance. They used some great double manoeuvres and thrilled the crowd when the finish came with a beautiful Savate Kick by Tonga, and Konga coming off the top rope with a falling headbutt for the 3 count on Crawford.
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Winner: The Samoan Warriors by pinfall @ 11:43.
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Dino Bravo Vs. Hercules Hernandez (With J.J. Dillon)

This was a hard hitting contest from the get go with both men going at it full speed. Neither man appeared to slow down during this match. The action continued in the ring and referee Joey Morrella tried to keep this match from turning into an all out brawl, but the action spilled to the floor and both men continued brawling and neither man returned to the ring before the 10 count. The Brawl continued all over the ringside area and to the back.
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Decision: Double Count Out @ 8:14.
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WWF World Tag Team Title Match

The Fantastics (Bobby Fullton & Tommy Rogers) (c) Vs. Japanese Assassins (Mr. Pogo & Mr. Saito)

The Champions looked great in the early going controlling the pace with quick tags and several double team manoeuvres. Unfortunately for the champs the Fulton got caught in enemy territory and the Assassins took control of the match, and got several near falls, but were unable to take the titles. Fulton did manage to get the hot tag to Rogers , who came in like a house on fire, and took on both Assassins until Fulton got back in the action. The Fantastics took control of the match, got rid of Pogo following a double drop kick, then Fulton got the pin following the Rocket Launcher on Saito.
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Winner: The Fantastics by pinfall @ 19:41
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(c) WWF 1984

[Captain Charisma]

Solid main event, that's a big win for the Fantastics. Really enjoyed the Bravo vs. Herc match as well. Good to see Dibiase give the Huckster a bit of what he had coming to him. Good work bro.

[Chitohausen]

The Fantastics and Japanese Assassins was a fun match, as was Hogan vs the Spoiler. DiBiase sending the Hulkster out on a stretcher? Damn! There's gonna be hell to pay for DiBiase now!

[jackknight]

Some great matches here. Bravo vs. Hercules and Fantastics vs. the Japanese Assassins were both a lot of fun. Favorite though was Hogan vs. Spoiler. The Hulkster's definitely in trouble with JJ Dillon's crew after him. Good show.