"WWF Superstars" Week of 1/30/88
Jan 29, 2017 13:22:34 GMT
Post by tlyne on Jan 29, 2017 13:22:34 GMT
"WWF Superstars"
Civic Center
Springfield, MA
Taped-1/23/88
Airs-In Syndication
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura open the show.
McMahon, “Jesse, the Hulkster is here today!”
Ventura, “So what! I have inside information that someone else is here, someone who the Hulkster fears!”
McMahon, “If you’re talking about Andre the Giant, first of all, I don’t think he’s here, and secondly, Hulk Hogan eliminated Andre the Giant at the Royal Rumble, he doesn't fear him.”
Ventura, “I’m standing by my sources.”
McMahon, “Alright, let’s talk about today's main event. We have a six man tag team match, on one side, the Hart Foundation, and the Honky Tonk Man, on the other, the Von Erich Brothers, and Billy Jack Haynes! What about that one Jesse?”
Ventura, “Well, we know that the Von Erichs will meet the Hart Foundation at the ‘Main Event’ and the winner gets Demolition. That’s a lot to wrestle for.”
McMahon, “Yes it is, let’s get things started. With ‘The Snake’!”
Match #1
Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. Terry Gibbs
Jake brings his ominous green bag into the ring. He goes right after Gibbs. Jake is smooth, and quick. Gibbs is a veteran and he holds his own. Jake is just too much. He hits the DDT for the win, and releases Damian on Gibbs.
Winner-Jake Roberts
Match #2
The Young Stallions vs. The Brooklyn Brawler and Barry Horowitz
Powers and The Brawler open the contest. Powers uses his speed, and the Brawler is on the defensive. Jim goes for a cover, but the Brawler kicks out. They go back and forth. Roma tags in, and uses his power. The Brawler tags in Horowitz. Barry tries his hand. Roma is too much, and uses a powerslam for the win.
Winners-The Young Stallions
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is with Hulk Hogan.
Okerlund, “With me is, the winner of the Royal Rumble, Hulk Hogan! Hulk, you eliminated Andre the Giant, but you know he isn’t going away.”
Hogan, “You know something ‘Mean’ Gene! The big stinky giant can do anything he wants! I beat you, and I’ll do it again! The trading, the prayers, and the vitamins are what fuel me, and all the little Hulksters’ cheers drive me! Andre, we used to be friends, not anymore! Bring it on, I’m ready!”
Okerlund, “The Hulkster is fired up, and ready for the Giant!”
Match #3
Hulk Hogan vs. Jerry Allen
Plays and the “Hulkster” hits the ring. He tears off his shirt. Referee Earl Hebner prepares to ring the bell. There is a commotion in the aisle. Down the aisle come Bobby Heenan, and Andre the Giant. They takes seats in the front row. Hogan sees them and points at Andre. The Giant stands up. Allen jumps him from behind. This doesn’t work. Hogan rallies, takes over, and hits the legdrop for the pin. Andre and Heenan come through the railing. Hogan beckons Andre into the ring. The Giant starts up the steps. Heenan tries to stop him, but Andre comes through the ropes. As this happens, every wrestler in the locker room comes to the ring. They get between the two big men. Both men fight through the other wrestlers. They begin brawling. It takes every wrestler, and a number of security guards pull them apart.
Winner-Hulk Hogan
Match #4
Bam Bam Bigelow w/Slick vs. Hillbilly Jim
The popular Hillbilly takes on the “Beast from the East”. Jim is a brawler, and that’s what he does. Bam Bam brawls back. The crowd is behind Jim, but Bam Bam is too much. He uses the diving head butt for the win.
Winner-Bam Bam Bigelow
Sean Mooney is seated at the announce desk.
Mooney. “Welcome fans! We are two weeks from the ‘Main Event’. We will be at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. We will also be live on NBC. Professional wrestling returns to network TV for the first time in 30 years. We have an exciting show for you. Today, we can add two more matches. First, Billy Jack Haynes will be in action. Finally, Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan will debut a new man Let’s here from the ‘Brain’.”
Bobby Heenan is in the interview area.”
Heenan, “Listen humanoids! Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan is the smartest man in wrestling, and I’m about to prove that once again. I am going to debut a man who will change the face of the WWF. the world is about to change.
Mooney, “The Brain always has a plan. You will also see a tag team match to determine the number one contender to Demolition’s WWF Tag Team Titles, the Von Erich Brothers will meet the Hart Foundation. We can also announce that match will take place at Wrestlemania IV, and the date and site for that event will be announced on February 17, live on NBC! Now for the match we are all waiting for. The WWF Title will be on the line, the ‘Million Dollar Man’, Ted DiBiase defends against Randy ‘Macho Man’ Savage, with two referees! Those referees will be Danny Davis, and ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper! Who can trust who? Tune in to NBC to find out!”
Match #5
Brutus Beefcake vs. Nikolai Volkoff w/Slick
Brutus will have no use for his sheers, Nikolai doesn’t have anything to cut. They lock up, and big Nikolai goes to work. He pounds away at Brutus, and he goes down. Volkoff now stomps away. Ref ale is able to roll out of the ring and regroup. He returns and goes right after Volkoff. The brawl continues until both men end up on the arena floor. Referee Tim White’s count reaches ten. Both men have been counted out.
Result-Double Count Out
Match #6
The Von Erich Brothers and Billy Jack Haynes vs. The Hart Foundation and the Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart
Kevin Von Erich and Jim Neidhart open the contest. Kevin uses his speed, the “Anvil” counters with power. Kevin lands a dropkick that sends Neidhart to the mat. Kevin goes for the cover, but Neidhart kicks out. He tags in Bret Hart. Hart goes to work with his wrestling skill. He and Kevin exchange holds and counter holds. Kerry tags in, and he and Hart go at it. Kerry goes for the claw. But Bret blocks it. The pace of the match picks up. These two teams are dead even. Hart is frustrated by not being able to put away Kerry. He tags in the Honky Tonk Man. The man from Memphis tries to hit and run. Haynes tags in. The powerhouse fof of Oregon locks up with HTM. Honky tries all of his illegal moves, but Billy is too much. He clamps on the full Nelson, and Honky submits. Billy Jack Haynes looks impressive, and the Von Erich's and the Hart Foundation are on a collision course.
Winners-The Von Erich Brothers and Billy Jack Haynes
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura close the show.
McMahon, “Jesse, Billy Jack Haynes is a powerhouse!”
Ventura, “He is, he is very impressive, but what about Andre? He is on Hogan’s trail, and I think he’ll catch him, and finish him!”
McMahon, “That’s your opinion. I know one thing, Andre and Hogan will meet again! Join us next week for more WWF action!”
Civic Center
Springfield, MA
Taped-1/23/88
Airs-In Syndication
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura open the show.
McMahon, “Jesse, the Hulkster is here today!”
Ventura, “So what! I have inside information that someone else is here, someone who the Hulkster fears!”
McMahon, “If you’re talking about Andre the Giant, first of all, I don’t think he’s here, and secondly, Hulk Hogan eliminated Andre the Giant at the Royal Rumble, he doesn't fear him.”
Ventura, “I’m standing by my sources.”
McMahon, “Alright, let’s talk about today's main event. We have a six man tag team match, on one side, the Hart Foundation, and the Honky Tonk Man, on the other, the Von Erich Brothers, and Billy Jack Haynes! What about that one Jesse?”
Ventura, “Well, we know that the Von Erichs will meet the Hart Foundation at the ‘Main Event’ and the winner gets Demolition. That’s a lot to wrestle for.”
McMahon, “Yes it is, let’s get things started. With ‘The Snake’!”
Match #1
Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. Terry Gibbs
Jake brings his ominous green bag into the ring. He goes right after Gibbs. Jake is smooth, and quick. Gibbs is a veteran and he holds his own. Jake is just too much. He hits the DDT for the win, and releases Damian on Gibbs.
Winner-Jake Roberts
Match #2
The Young Stallions vs. The Brooklyn Brawler and Barry Horowitz
Powers and The Brawler open the contest. Powers uses his speed, and the Brawler is on the defensive. Jim goes for a cover, but the Brawler kicks out. They go back and forth. Roma tags in, and uses his power. The Brawler tags in Horowitz. Barry tries his hand. Roma is too much, and uses a powerslam for the win.
Winners-The Young Stallions
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is with Hulk Hogan.
Okerlund, “With me is, the winner of the Royal Rumble, Hulk Hogan! Hulk, you eliminated Andre the Giant, but you know he isn’t going away.”
Hogan, “You know something ‘Mean’ Gene! The big stinky giant can do anything he wants! I beat you, and I’ll do it again! The trading, the prayers, and the vitamins are what fuel me, and all the little Hulksters’ cheers drive me! Andre, we used to be friends, not anymore! Bring it on, I’m ready!”
Okerlund, “The Hulkster is fired up, and ready for the Giant!”
Match #3
Hulk Hogan vs. Jerry Allen
Plays and the “Hulkster” hits the ring. He tears off his shirt. Referee Earl Hebner prepares to ring the bell. There is a commotion in the aisle. Down the aisle come Bobby Heenan, and Andre the Giant. They takes seats in the front row. Hogan sees them and points at Andre. The Giant stands up. Allen jumps him from behind. This doesn’t work. Hogan rallies, takes over, and hits the legdrop for the pin. Andre and Heenan come through the railing. Hogan beckons Andre into the ring. The Giant starts up the steps. Heenan tries to stop him, but Andre comes through the ropes. As this happens, every wrestler in the locker room comes to the ring. They get between the two big men. Both men fight through the other wrestlers. They begin brawling. It takes every wrestler, and a number of security guards pull them apart.
Winner-Hulk Hogan
Match #4
Bam Bam Bigelow w/Slick vs. Hillbilly Jim
The popular Hillbilly takes on the “Beast from the East”. Jim is a brawler, and that’s what he does. Bam Bam brawls back. The crowd is behind Jim, but Bam Bam is too much. He uses the diving head butt for the win.
Winner-Bam Bam Bigelow
Sean Mooney is seated at the announce desk.
Mooney. “Welcome fans! We are two weeks from the ‘Main Event’. We will be at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. We will also be live on NBC. Professional wrestling returns to network TV for the first time in 30 years. We have an exciting show for you. Today, we can add two more matches. First, Billy Jack Haynes will be in action. Finally, Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan will debut a new man Let’s here from the ‘Brain’.”
Bobby Heenan is in the interview area.”
Heenan, “Listen humanoids! Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan is the smartest man in wrestling, and I’m about to prove that once again. I am going to debut a man who will change the face of the WWF. the world is about to change.
Mooney, “The Brain always has a plan. You will also see a tag team match to determine the number one contender to Demolition’s WWF Tag Team Titles, the Von Erich Brothers will meet the Hart Foundation. We can also announce that match will take place at Wrestlemania IV, and the date and site for that event will be announced on February 17, live on NBC! Now for the match we are all waiting for. The WWF Title will be on the line, the ‘Million Dollar Man’, Ted DiBiase defends against Randy ‘Macho Man’ Savage, with two referees! Those referees will be Danny Davis, and ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper! Who can trust who? Tune in to NBC to find out!”
Match #5
Brutus Beefcake vs. Nikolai Volkoff w/Slick
Brutus will have no use for his sheers, Nikolai doesn’t have anything to cut. They lock up, and big Nikolai goes to work. He pounds away at Brutus, and he goes down. Volkoff now stomps away. Ref ale is able to roll out of the ring and regroup. He returns and goes right after Volkoff. The brawl continues until both men end up on the arena floor. Referee Tim White’s count reaches ten. Both men have been counted out.
Result-Double Count Out
Match #6
The Von Erich Brothers and Billy Jack Haynes vs. The Hart Foundation and the Honky Tonk Man w/Jimmy Hart
Kevin Von Erich and Jim Neidhart open the contest. Kevin uses his speed, the “Anvil” counters with power. Kevin lands a dropkick that sends Neidhart to the mat. Kevin goes for the cover, but Neidhart kicks out. He tags in Bret Hart. Hart goes to work with his wrestling skill. He and Kevin exchange holds and counter holds. Kerry tags in, and he and Hart go at it. Kerry goes for the claw. But Bret blocks it. The pace of the match picks up. These two teams are dead even. Hart is frustrated by not being able to put away Kerry. He tags in the Honky Tonk Man. The man from Memphis tries to hit and run. Haynes tags in. The powerhouse fof of Oregon locks up with HTM. Honky tries all of his illegal moves, but Billy is too much. He clamps on the full Nelson, and Honky submits. Billy Jack Haynes looks impressive, and the Von Erich's and the Hart Foundation are on a collision course.
Winners-The Von Erich Brothers and Billy Jack Haynes
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura close the show.
McMahon, “Jesse, Billy Jack Haynes is a powerhouse!”
Ventura, “He is, he is very impressive, but what about Andre? He is on Hogan’s trail, and I think he’ll catch him, and finish him!”
McMahon, “That’s your opinion. I know one thing, Andre and Hogan will meet again! Join us next week for more WWF action!”
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