"WWF Superstars" Week of 3/27/88
Mar 25, 2017 23:20:16 GMT
Post by tlyne on Mar 25, 2017 23:20:16 GMT
“WWF Superstars”
Hersheypark Arena
Hershey, PA
Taped-3/26/88
Airs-In Syndication
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura open the show.
McMahon, “Jesse, we are in Hershey, PA, on the road to Wrestlemania IV! What a show we have for you today. I sit down with Donald Trump, and we have a great feature match, the ‘Million Dollar Man’s’ bodyguard, Virgil will take on ‘Macho Man’! Jesse, that is a combustible situation!”
Ventura, “It’s about time you let me talk! You have to wonder what the ‘Million Dollar Man’ will do.”
McMahon, “We will know later today. Let’s go to the ring!”
Match #1
Bam Bam Bigelow w/Slick vs. Calypso Jim
The popular Jim takes on the “Beast from the East”. Jim puts up a good fight, but Bigelow is too much. He overpowers the man from West Indies, and wins with a diving headbutt.
Winner-Bam Bam Bigelow
Match #2
George “The Animal” Steele vs. Pete Doherty
This will be a wild one. The “Duke” goes right after the “Animal”. There are no wrestling holds, just a fight. Steele tears up a turnbuckle, and then applies the flying hammerlock for the win.
Winner-George Steele
Sean Mooney is seated at the “Wrestlemania IV” control center.
Mooney, “Fans, April 23 is fast approaching. Wrestlemania IV at the Trump Casino will be the biggest wrestling event of the year, or any other year. Tickets for the event are sold out, but you can still see all the action on Pay per View. Contact your local provider. The bell will ring at 4:00 PM. Her is what you will see.
Kamala meets David Sammartino
‘Ravishing’ Rick Rude takes on Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake
Billy Jack Haynes meets Bob Orton
The Rockers battle the Young Stallions
The Junkyard Dog challenges ‘The King’ Harley Race
The Bolsheviks take on the Bushwhackers
Bam Bam Bigelow battles Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts
For the Intercontinental Title, Mr. Perfect defends against, the man he won it from, the Ultimate Warrior
For the WWF Tag Team Titles, Demolition defends against the Von Erich Brothers
Hulk Hogan takes on Andre the Giant
The WWF Title situation will be determined in this manner,
‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage takes on ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper
The winner meets, the Champion, the ‘Million Dollar Man’, Ted DiBiase
The Trump Casino is part of the entertainment empire of Donald Trump. Vince McMahon sat down with Mr. Trump.”
We see Vince McMahon, and Donald Trump seated in a palatial restaurant.
McMahon, “With me is real estate mogul, and entertainment king, Donald Trump. Mr. Trump, welcome.”
Trump, “Thanks Vince, it's great to be here.”
McMahon, “Mr. Trump, you are one of the best known men in the entertainment industry, and now you have joined the WWF world.”
Trump, “Vince, I’ve been a winner my entire life, and the WWF is full of winners, from Hulk Hogan to Ted DiBiase. The entire Trump Empire welcomes the WWF!”
McMahon, “The WWF is proud to join forces with Mr. Trump. Now let’s get some predictions. Who wins Hulk Hogan, or Andre the Giant?”
Trump, “You have to go with Hulk, don’t you? He’s the best of all time. Andre’s big, but he can’t beat him.”
McMahon, “What about the WWF Title, DiBiase, Savage, or Piper?”
Trump, “You know I respect the ‘Million Dollar Man’, Piper is a wild man, but I have to go with the ‘Macho Man’. He’s strong, fast, and he’s got Miss Elizabeth with him. The ‘Macho Man’ is going to be the Champion!”
McMahon, “The WWF and Donald Trump are a combination that is going to accomplish a lot in the coming weeks.”
Match #3
Billy Jack Haynes vs. Jerry Allen
The popular man from Oregon takes on another muscular youngster. Allen is able to match Billy in strength..for a short time. Haynes takes over. Allen tries to counter with underhanded tactics, but Haynes is ready. He slaps on the full Nelson, and Allen submits.
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes
Match #4
Non-Title Match
Mr. Perfect (Intercontinental Champion) w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. Jose Luis Rivera
At Wrestlemania IV, the Intercontinental Champion meets, the man he won the title from, the Ultimate Warrior. Rivera is a talented wrestler, but Perfect is one of the best. They exchange holds and counter holds. Rivera puts up a good fight, but the momentum shifts to the Champion. He uses the Perfect plex for the win.
Winner-Mr. Perfect
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is with “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth.
Okerlund, “With me are the ‘Macho Man’, and the lovely Miss Elizabeth. Randy Savage, you meet, the ‘Million Dollar Man’’ bodyguard, Virgil today. Let’s hear what Ted DiBiase, and Virgil have to say.”
We see Ted DiBiase and Virgil in the interview area.
DiBiase, “Savage, you, and Piper, both want my title! You can’t beat me, Savage you can’t beat Virgil. He’s going take care of you, and you won’t make it to Wrestlemania! HAHAHAHA!”
Okerlund, “Randy Savage, what do you think of that?”
Savage, “Gene Okerlund, the ‘Zero Dollar Man’ is a liar, yes he is! He thinks Virgil can beat me, he thinks he can beat me, not gonna’ happen, no it won’t! Virgil, I’ll take care of you today, and DiBiase, I’ll wait for Wrestlemania! Ohhhhh Yeaaaaa!”
Match #5
Non-Title Match
Demolition (WWF Tag Team Champions) w/Mr. Fugi vs. Hillbilly Jim and S.D. Jones
Demolition takes on the popular team of Jim, and Jones. The bell rings and Jim and Smash open the contest. Smash goes after the big man from Mudlick, but Jim is ready. He fights back and we have a brawl on our hands. Jim holds his own, and Smash tags in big Ax. He goes to work on the Hillbilly. Jim is able to tag in Jones, and the man from Antigua goes right after Ax. Jones looks good, but it doesn't last long. The Champions take over and win with Demolition decapitation.
Winners-Demolition
Match #6
Virgil w/Ted DiBiase vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage w/Miss Elizabeth
The tension is thick. DiBiase puts the badmouth on Savage. Randy is not intimidated. The bell rings and we are underway. DiBiase is able to distract Savage. This allows Virgil to land several rights, and lefts. Virgil is confident, and continues his assault. Savage has had enough. He rallies, and now the “Macho Man” is in control. Savage slams Virgil, and climbs to the top rope. He hits the elbow, and referee Joey Marella counts three. Suddenly, DiBiase enters the ring and attacks Randy. Virgil joins in, and Savage is in trouble. Roddy Piper hits the ring! He cleans house, and Virgil, and the “Million Dollar Man” take to the floor. Piper and Savage are nose to nose in the ring. Piper offers his hand to Savage. Randy stares at Piper, and leaves the ring. He, and Elizabeth, head to the back. Piper is left standing in the ring.
Winner-Randy Savage
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura close the show.
McMahon, “A great win for the ‘Macho Man’, but there seems to be no love lost between he and Piper.”
Ventura, “I told you McMahon, those two are going to tear each other apart. Whoever wins, won’t have anything left. The ‘Million Dollar Man’ is going to keep his title.”
McMahon, “Only time will tell Jesse. Join us next week!”
Working on it now.