"WWF Superstars" Week of 3/20/88
Mar 19, 2017 0:46:30 GMT
Post by tlyne on Mar 19, 2017 0:46:30 GMT
“Superstars of Wrestling”
Sundome
Tampa, FL
Taped-2/25/88
Airs-In Syndication
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura open the show.
McMahon, “Welcome to “Superstars”! Jesse, we are one month away from Wrestlemania IV, things are heating up!”
Ventura, “That’s right McMahon, and we have a big, and I mean big, match today!”
McMahon, “You’re talking about our feature match, Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake meets Andre the Giant!”
Ventura, “Hogan is going to see what Andre can do to one of his buddies, and the same thing is going to happen to him!”
McMahon, “We will talk more about Wrestlemania, now let’s go to the ring.”
Match #1
David Sammartino vs. Jose Estrada
The powerful Sammartino takes on the wily veteran. Estrada tries all his dirty tricks. David avoids all of these and wins with a powerslam.
Winner-David Sammartino
Match #2
“Cowboy” Bob Orton vs. Chris Carter
The veteran from Kansas City comes to the ring. He has a date with Billy Jack Haynes at Wrestlemania. Carter is game. He wrestles, and Orton counters. The match goes back and forth until Orton uses a piledriver for the win.
Winner-Bob Orton
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is with Billy Jack Haynes.
Okerlund, “With me is, the powerhouse from Portland, Billy Jack Haynes. Billy, you have taken the WWF by storm.”
Haynes, “Gene, it’s been exciting. I came here to make a name for myself the competition is great, and the fans have gotten behind me. I’m having the time of my life, but it’s not easy.”
Okerlund, “At Wrestlemania IV, you meet Bob Orton. He’s a veteran, he’s looking to re-establish himself.”
Haynes, “Everyone is tough, but Orton is one of the best. It will be tough, but I won’t let the fans down.”
Okerlund, “Billy Jack Haynes and Bob Orton will be a great match, don’t miss it!”
Match #3
Billy Jack Haynes vs. “Iron” Mike Sharpe
The rugged Canadian will be a good test for Haynes. Sharpe starts quickly. He pounds away at Billy. He works over Haynes, and things look bad for the popular Oregonian. Billy. Punts a comeback. Now Sharpe is in retreat. Haynes is very sharp, and locks Sharpe in the full Nelson. Mike is forced to submit.
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes
Match #4
The Young Stallions vs. The Conquistadors
The popular Stallions get better each time out. They meet the masked men from South America. Jim Powers starts with #1. Powers is quick and athletic. The Conquistador uses his guile to combat Powers. Jim gets a two count, but #1 kicks out. #2 tags in and tries his hand. He gets in a few shots. But Roma tags in, and goes to work. He hits a powerslam for the win.
Winners-The Young Stallions
Sean Mooney is seated at the “Wrestlemania IV” control center.
Mooney, “Hello wrestling fans! April 23 is fast approaching, and that means ‘Wrestlemania IV’! The Trump Casino in Atlantic City is the place, bell time is 4:00 PM. If you cannot join us live, contact your Pay per View provider. Here is what we know so far.
Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts meets Bam Bam Bigelow
Kamala takes on David Sammartino
The Rockers meet The Young Stallions
Billy Jack Haynes takes on Bob Orton
The Bushwhackers meet The Bolsheviks
‘The King’ Harley Race takes on the Junkyard Dog
Mr. Perfect defends the Intercontinental Title against The Ultimate Warrior
Demolition defends the WWF Tag Team Titles against the Von Erich Brothers
Andre the Giant meets Hulk Hogan
Two matches will determine the WWF Title,
First, ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper meets ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage
The winner of that match takes on WWF Champion Ted DiBiase
Today we can add one final match, Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake on the newest member of the Heenan Family. Here is Bobby Heenan to introduce him.”
We see Bobby “The Brain” Heenan standing with “Ravishing” Rick Rude.
Heenan, “That’s right Humanoids, Rick Rude is back in the WWF, and he’s a member of my Family. Beefcake, you bring those hedge clippers, you’re going to need those and a whole lot more. Tell ‘em Rick!”
Rude, “Bobby’s right. I came back to the WWF to finish some business. I came back to win titles. Beefcake, you’re just the First of many victims. Ladies, I’m about to make
your day, you can look at masculine perfection!”
Mooney, “Rick Rude is back, and he is as humble as ever. Remember fans, April 23, 4:00 PM. The event is sold out, but you can see us on Pay per Views. Contact your provider for more information.”
Match #5
Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. The Red Demon
Jake comes to the ring with his ominous green bag. The masked man could be in trouble. Jake is as sharp as ever. He moves like, his name sack, a snake. The Demon has no answer, and Roberts hits the DDT for the win. Jake grabs the bad a releases Damian on the Red Demon. Jake is ready for Bam Bam Bigelow.
Winner-Jake Roberts
Match #6
Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan
Andre has Hulk Hogan in his sights, but today it’s one of the “Hulkster’s” best friends. Andre goes right after Beefcake. He begins to choke him. Brutus is helpless. Referee Earl Hebner warns Andre. He begins to count. Hebner reaches five, but Andre ignores him. Hebner calls for the bell, and disqualifies Andre. This does not stop the Giant. Beefcake is in real trouble. There is a commotion in the aisle. Hulk Hogan hits the ring. He attacks Andre, and a brawl issues. Security personnel pull the two big men apart. Andre and Heenan are on the floor, as Hogan checks on Beefcake. Heenan grabs the mic.
Heenan, “Hogan, you big dummy! You’re gonna’ end up just like Beefcake! Tell ‘me Andre!”
Heenan hands the mic to Andre.
Andre, “Hogan, you get twice what Beefcake got! At Wrestlemania, I finish you!”
Winner-Brutus Beefcake (Disqualification)
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura close the show.
McMahon, “Jesse, Hulk and Andre are going to boil over! Wrestlemania is going to be a war!”
Ventura, “Most definitely McMahon! Andre made a statement, and he’s going to back it up. Hogan is in real trouble!”
McMahon, “Hulk Hogan always rises to the occasion, I think he beats Andre!”
Ventura, “Ha! That’s all I have to say.”
McMahon, “”That’s what I expect from you. Let’s talk about next week. I will sit down with, the owner of the Trump Casino, Donald Trump, and we will talk about Wrestlemania IV, and we have a momentous feature match, the ‘Million Dollar Man’s” bodyguard, Virgil will meet the ‘Macho Man’. Jesse, that will be a good one!”
Ventura, “I can’t wait until Donald Trump puts you in your place! And then, Savage and Virgil might not be a one on one contest!”
McMahon, “You might be right about that.”
Sundome
Tampa, FL
Taped-2/25/88
Airs-In Syndication
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura open the show.
McMahon, “Welcome to “Superstars”! Jesse, we are one month away from Wrestlemania IV, things are heating up!”
Ventura, “That’s right McMahon, and we have a big, and I mean big, match today!”
McMahon, “You’re talking about our feature match, Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake meets Andre the Giant!”
Ventura, “Hogan is going to see what Andre can do to one of his buddies, and the same thing is going to happen to him!”
McMahon, “We will talk more about Wrestlemania, now let’s go to the ring.”
Match #1
David Sammartino vs. Jose Estrada
The powerful Sammartino takes on the wily veteran. Estrada tries all his dirty tricks. David avoids all of these and wins with a powerslam.
Winner-David Sammartino
Match #2
“Cowboy” Bob Orton vs. Chris Carter
The veteran from Kansas City comes to the ring. He has a date with Billy Jack Haynes at Wrestlemania. Carter is game. He wrestles, and Orton counters. The match goes back and forth until Orton uses a piledriver for the win.
Winner-Bob Orton
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is with Billy Jack Haynes.
Okerlund, “With me is, the powerhouse from Portland, Billy Jack Haynes. Billy, you have taken the WWF by storm.”
Haynes, “Gene, it’s been exciting. I came here to make a name for myself the competition is great, and the fans have gotten behind me. I’m having the time of my life, but it’s not easy.”
Okerlund, “At Wrestlemania IV, you meet Bob Orton. He’s a veteran, he’s looking to re-establish himself.”
Haynes, “Everyone is tough, but Orton is one of the best. It will be tough, but I won’t let the fans down.”
Okerlund, “Billy Jack Haynes and Bob Orton will be a great match, don’t miss it!”
Match #3
Billy Jack Haynes vs. “Iron” Mike Sharpe
The rugged Canadian will be a good test for Haynes. Sharpe starts quickly. He pounds away at Billy. He works over Haynes, and things look bad for the popular Oregonian. Billy. Punts a comeback. Now Sharpe is in retreat. Haynes is very sharp, and locks Sharpe in the full Nelson. Mike is forced to submit.
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes
Match #4
The Young Stallions vs. The Conquistadors
The popular Stallions get better each time out. They meet the masked men from South America. Jim Powers starts with #1. Powers is quick and athletic. The Conquistador uses his guile to combat Powers. Jim gets a two count, but #1 kicks out. #2 tags in and tries his hand. He gets in a few shots. But Roma tags in, and goes to work. He hits a powerslam for the win.
Winners-The Young Stallions
Sean Mooney is seated at the “Wrestlemania IV” control center.
Mooney, “Hello wrestling fans! April 23 is fast approaching, and that means ‘Wrestlemania IV’! The Trump Casino in Atlantic City is the place, bell time is 4:00 PM. If you cannot join us live, contact your Pay per View provider. Here is what we know so far.
Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts meets Bam Bam Bigelow
Kamala takes on David Sammartino
The Rockers meet The Young Stallions
Billy Jack Haynes takes on Bob Orton
The Bushwhackers meet The Bolsheviks
‘The King’ Harley Race takes on the Junkyard Dog
Mr. Perfect defends the Intercontinental Title against The Ultimate Warrior
Demolition defends the WWF Tag Team Titles against the Von Erich Brothers
Andre the Giant meets Hulk Hogan
Two matches will determine the WWF Title,
First, ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper meets ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage
The winner of that match takes on WWF Champion Ted DiBiase
Today we can add one final match, Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake on the newest member of the Heenan Family. Here is Bobby Heenan to introduce him.”
We see Bobby “The Brain” Heenan standing with “Ravishing” Rick Rude.
Heenan, “That’s right Humanoids, Rick Rude is back in the WWF, and he’s a member of my Family. Beefcake, you bring those hedge clippers, you’re going to need those and a whole lot more. Tell ‘em Rick!”
Rude, “Bobby’s right. I came back to the WWF to finish some business. I came back to win titles. Beefcake, you’re just the First of many victims. Ladies, I’m about to make
your day, you can look at masculine perfection!”
Mooney, “Rick Rude is back, and he is as humble as ever. Remember fans, April 23, 4:00 PM. The event is sold out, but you can see us on Pay per Views. Contact your provider for more information.”
Match #5
Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. The Red Demon
Jake comes to the ring with his ominous green bag. The masked man could be in trouble. Jake is as sharp as ever. He moves like, his name sack, a snake. The Demon has no answer, and Roberts hits the DDT for the win. Jake grabs the bad a releases Damian on the Red Demon. Jake is ready for Bam Bam Bigelow.
Winner-Jake Roberts
Match #6
Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake vs. Andre the Giant w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan
Andre has Hulk Hogan in his sights, but today it’s one of the “Hulkster’s” best friends. Andre goes right after Beefcake. He begins to choke him. Brutus is helpless. Referee Earl Hebner warns Andre. He begins to count. Hebner reaches five, but Andre ignores him. Hebner calls for the bell, and disqualifies Andre. This does not stop the Giant. Beefcake is in real trouble. There is a commotion in the aisle. Hulk Hogan hits the ring. He attacks Andre, and a brawl issues. Security personnel pull the two big men apart. Andre and Heenan are on the floor, as Hogan checks on Beefcake. Heenan grabs the mic.
Heenan, “Hogan, you big dummy! You’re gonna’ end up just like Beefcake! Tell ‘me Andre!”
Heenan hands the mic to Andre.
Andre, “Hogan, you get twice what Beefcake got! At Wrestlemania, I finish you!”
Winner-Brutus Beefcake (Disqualification)
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura close the show.
McMahon, “Jesse, Hulk and Andre are going to boil over! Wrestlemania is going to be a war!”
Ventura, “Most definitely McMahon! Andre made a statement, and he’s going to back it up. Hogan is in real trouble!”
McMahon, “Hulk Hogan always rises to the occasion, I think he beats Andre!”
Ventura, “Ha! That’s all I have to say.”
McMahon, “”That’s what I expect from you. Let’s talk about next week. I will sit down with, the owner of the Trump Casino, Donald Trump, and we will talk about Wrestlemania IV, and we have a momentous feature match, the ‘Million Dollar Man’s” bodyguard, Virgil will meet the ‘Macho Man’. Jesse, that will be a good one!”
Ventura, “I can’t wait until Donald Trump puts you in your place! And then, Savage and Virgil might not be a one on one contest!”
McMahon, “You might be right about that.”
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