"WWF Superstars" Week of 5/29/88
May 27, 2017 12:31:39 GMT
Post by tlyne on May 27, 2017 12:31:39 GMT
“WWF Superstars”
Myriad
Oklahoma City, OK
Taped-5/8/88
Airs-Week of 5/29/88
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura open the show.
McMahon, “Welcome to ‘WWF Superstars’! Jesse Ventura, let’s get right to the point. We will debut the ‘Snake Pit’ today, and you are the first guest. You claim to have more information about Hulk Hogan’s ‘retirement’. I don’t believe you.”
Ventura, “McMahon, you’re pathetic. I am the top wrestling announcer in the business, and I’m one of the hottest names in Hollywood. I know what I’m talking about, and today, I have proof, and I’ll prove it!”
McMahon, “I think Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts, and Damien, will put you in your place!”
Ventura, “Just wait and see, McMahon, just wait and see!”
Match #1
“Le Magnifique” Richard Charland w/Frenchy Martin vs. S.D. Jones
Charland is a tough veteran, as is Jones. S.D. starts fast, and Charland takes to the floor to confer with Martin. Frenchy imparts words of French-Canadian wisdom. The match continues. Jones puts up a good fight, but Charland is too much. He wins with the piledriver.
Winner-Richard Charland
Match #2
Non-Title Match
The Von Erich Brothers (WWF Tag Team Champions) vs. Terry Gibbs and Jerry Allen
The Champions come to the ring admits the cheers of the crowd. They may be the most popular Champions ever. Kevin opens with Gibbs . Terry puts up a good fight. Kevin is very sharp, and the Champions are in control. The muscular Allen tags in. Kevin then tags in brother Kerry, and it’s muscle vs. muscle. Allen is game, but Kerry is too much. He uses a discus punch for the win.
Winners-The Von Erich Brothers
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is seated at the control center.
Okerlund, “Welcome fans, to the ‘Red, White, and Boom’ control center. On Tuesday night, July 4, the WWF will present ‘Red, White, and Boom’! This program will air on the USA Network at 8:00 PM. We all know the WWF presents the best in wrestling action. Over the next few weeks we will announce matches f on the program. Tonight we will add two matches. First of all, a tag team from the Far East will be in action. Jumbo Tsuruta, and Yoshiaki Yatsu will be in action. They are the top tag team in Japan, and we be a treat for the fans. We will also have an Intercontinental Title match. The Champion, the Ultimate Warrior, will defend the Title against ‘Ravishing’ Rick Rude. Let’s hear from the Champion.”
We see the Ultimate Warrior.
Warrior, “July 4, fireworks, America’s Birthday! The Ultimate Warrior has faced many challenges, just like America! That night I will face Rick Rude! The challenge is great, but with the little Warriors behind me, I will face that challenge like America does, I will be victorious’”
Okerlund, “Stay tuned to WWF programming for more information!”
Match #3
Roddy Piper vs. Pete Doherty
Two veterans go at it. It is a fight. The “Duke” holds his own. Piper picks up the pace and now he’s in control. He wraps up Doherty in the sleeper, and it’s over. Piper takes the mic.
Piper, “I’ve been in wrestling for a long time. I don’t usually ask for things, I take them!
But this time it’s different. Randy Savage, I want you in the ring, and I want the WWF Title on the line! Don’t hide behind Elizabeth, fight me like a man!”
Piper leaves the ring.
Winner-Roddy Piper
Match #4
Mr. Perfect w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. David Sammartino
Perfect is on the comeback trail after losing the Intercontinental Title. The powerful Sammartino is a good test. Perfect uses his wrestling skills to control the early action. Sammartino uses power moves to get back into the match. They go back and forth until Perfect uses the Perfect plex for the win.
Winner-Mr. Perfect
Jake “The Snake” Roberts is standing in the “Snake Pit”.
Roberts, “My name is Jake Roberts, and this is the ‘Snake Pit’. Some people call me a snake, some people call me a devil, some even call me an angel. They’re all right, I’m all of those things, but above all I’m a ‘truth teller’. This program will get to the truth in the WWF. I’ll answer all the questions, whether you want those answers, or not. Two weeks ago, Jesse. Ventura told us he had big news. Last week, he told us Hulk Hogan wanted to retire. He told us he had proof. That’s why he’s here today. Of he has it, the ‘Snake Pit’ will find it. My guest, Jesse Ventura.”
Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura walks out holding a paper.
Roberts, “Ventura, I brought you out here to tell the truth. Don’t lie to these people, and you better not lie to me.”
Ventura, “Listen Roberts, I respect you, you are a snake, but you tell the truth, and that’s why I’m here to tell the truth about Hulk Hogan.”
Roberts, “Get to it. Where’s your proof that Hogan wants to quit wrestling?”
Ventura, “I’ve got it! I have a letter from a Hollywood producer. He has asked that we not use his name, but he sent me a copy of this letter from Hogan. I’ll read part of it. ‘I am interested in acting. I know that my popularity in wrestling will translate to movies and TV. I want you to consider a movie, or TV show that I could star in.’ That proves Hogan wants to follow me to Hollywood!”
Roberts, “Let me see that letter.”
Ventura hands the letter to Roberts.
Roberts, “This letter looks legitimate It has Hogan’s signature on it, and he is asking for roles in movies, and TV, but I’ll say this, this is one side of the story. We need Hogan’s side.”
Ventura, “Ha! That liar is not going to say anything!”
Roberts, “He’ll talk to me. I’ll have Hogan here next week.”
The crowd explodes.
Jesse Ventura is back in the announce position.
McMahon, “Jesse, all you did is bring in a letter. It doesn't prove he wants to retire!”
Ventura, “McMahon, you love Hogan so much, you can’t face the fact that your hero is afraid of the ‘Million Dollar Giant’!”
McMahon, “Jake will have Hulk Hogan here next week, he’ll set the record straight!”
Ventura, “That coward won’t show up! Mark my words!”
Match #5
The Bushwhackers vs. The Red Demon and The Avenger
Plays, and the men from down under march to the ring. The masked men try to attack the Bushwhackers coming through the ropes, but Luke and Butch are ready for it. We have a brawl. Referee Tim White gets things sorted out, and it’s Butch vs. the Demon. Butch dishes out punishment, and tags in Luke. He continues the attack. The Avenger enters, and can’t stop the Bushwhackers. They use the battering ram for the win.
Winners-The Bushwhackers
Match #6
Conquistador #1 vs. Hillbilly Jim
The big Hillbilly starts fast. He hammers away at the masked man. #1is in trouble. Jim goes for a slam, but the Conquistador blocks it. The masked man goes to work, and now he is in control. He goes for a piledriver, but Jim blocks it. They go back and forth until Jim hits the big knee, and the Conquistador goes down. The Hillbilly covers him, and referee Earl Hebner counts the fall. A great win for the big Hillbilly!
Winner-Hillbilly Jim
Vince McMahon, and Jesse Ventura close the show.
McMahon, “Jesse, you are continuing to push this Hulk Hogan story, but it all ends next week! Jake Roberts is going to have Hulk Hogan in the ‘Snake Pit’, he’ll set the record straight!”
Ventura, “Keep hoping McMahon! Hogan won’t even show up! He’ll be in Hollywood begging for a job!”
McMahon, “We’ll she next week, but we have something else to talk about. We have a great tag team feature match, the Can-Am Connection meets the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers! Don’t miss next week's show!”
Working on it now.