"WWF Superstars" Week of 7/31/88
Jul 29, 2017 14:16:51 GMT
Post by tlyne on Jul 29, 2017 14:16:51 GMT
“Superstars”
Civic Center
Glens Falls, NY
Taped-7/24/88
Airs-Week of 7/31/88
Vince McMahon and Jesse “The Body” Ventura open the show.
McMahon, “Welcome to Glens Falls, NY! We are two weeks away from SummerSlam! Jess, I hope you are brushing up on the WWF rule book.”
Ventura, “McMahon, don’t worry about me! I can take care of myself!”
McMahon, “We have a great feature match,The Rougeau Brothers take on the Young Stallions. We will also have a run down of the complete SummerSlam card, and the ‘Million Dollar Man’ will be Jake Roberts’ guest in the ‘Snake Pit’. Let’s go to the ring!”
Match #1
Billy Jack Haynes vs. Joe Mirto
The popular Billy Jack goes to work. He is as powerful as he is popular. Mirto puts up a good fight, but Haynes wins with the full Nelson.
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes
Match #2
Dino Bravo w/Frenchy Martin vs. Chris Carter
The powerful Canadian has been unstoppable since joining Martin’s group. Carter starts fast, and Bravo is a bit taken aback. Martin shouts instructions in French. Bravo mounts a comeback. Now Carter is in retreat. Dino hits the side suplex for the win.
Winner-Dino Bravo
Lord Alfred Hayes is seated at the “SummerSlam” control center.
Hayes, “Ladies, and gentlemen, August 13 is fast approaching, and that means SummerSlam is upon us. We can announce that Madison Square Garden is sold out. The only way to see the show in on Pay per View. Here is what you will see.
The Ultimate Warrior defends the Intercontinental Title against ‘Ravishing’ Rick Rude
The Von Erich Brothers defend the WWF Tag Team Titles against the Japanese team of Jumbo Tsuruta, and Yoshiaki Yatsu
Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts meets Don Muraco
Billy Jack Haynes takes on Dino Bravo
‘Outlaw’ Ron Bass meets Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake
The Rockers battle the Orient Express
‘The All American’ Ron Simmons will make his WWF debut
A match was scheduled between the Rougeau Brothers, and the Can Am Connection. That Match has been changed. Let’s hear from Rick Martel.”
We see Rick Martel in an interview area.
Martel, “Rougeaus, you cowards! You jumped Tom Zenk from behind, and now his knee is injured! You thought that would stop me, no! A friend of mine is coming back to help me out, and here he is!”
Tito Santana joins Martel.
Santana, “Rick needed my help, so here I am. You’re not facing the Can Am Connection, ‘Strike Force’ is coming after you! Arriba!”
Martel, “Rougeaus, your days are numbered!”
We go back to Lord Alfred Hayes.
Hayes, “Those two young men are ready for action. Now let’s talk about our two main events. First, ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage defends the WWF Title against Roddy Piper. These sometime friends, sometime enemies, have gone back and forth. Who will come out on top? Finally, the match we have been waiting for. Hulk Hogan puts his career on the line, in a steel cage, against Andre the Giant. The unknown factor in the match is the special referee. Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura will be the third man in the cage. Will he favor the ‘Million Dollar Giant’? Many people think so. Contact your local Pay per View provider before it is too late.”
Match #3
Jose Estrada vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
The veteran Estrada jumps Jake before the bell. He slams Roberts’ head into the turnbuckle, and Jake is stunned. It takes a moment, but Roberts rallies he dominates the action, and wins with the DDT.
Winner-Jake Roberts
Match #4
“Ravishing” Rick Rude w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. David Sammartino
The younger Sammartino is very powerful, but can he match Rude? David starts fast, and the fans are behind the second generation wrestler. “The Brain” shouts instructions from ringside. David can’t maintain the momentum, and Rude rallies. The Ravishing One hits the Rude awakening for the win.
Winner-Rick Rude
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is with the “Million Dollar Man”’ the “Million Dollar Giant”, and Virgil.
Okerlund, “With me are Ted DiBiase, Virgil, and Andre the...excuse me, the ‘’Million Dollar Giant’. Mr. DiBiase, your man has a chance to put Hulk Hogan out of wrestling, and many say with Jesse Ventura as the referee, he will do just that.”
DiBiase, “Okerlund, you’re right! Jesse Ventura will help us!”
Okerlund, “Are you telling me, the fix is in?”
DiBiase, “No little man, Jesse will stop Hogan from cheating, and that means he’ll be easy pickings for the ‘Million Dollar Giant’!”
Okerlund, “You seem very confident. Now onto the WWF Title match. You filed an injunction to have yourself placed in the position of number one contender. Why don’t you earn it in the ring?”
DiBiase, “Watch it Okerlund! I did earn it! I am a former Champion who lost on fluke! You’re right, my lawsuit didn’t work, so I fired my lawyer! I know one thing, whoever wins the Title will have to face me, and that means it will be a short reign for either Savage, or Piper, HAHAHAHA!”
Okerlund, “The Million Dollar Man is very confident!”
Match #5
Strike Force vs. Mario Mancini and Jerry Allen
Martel and Santana seem to be a match made in heaven. Tito starts against the muscular Allen. The WWF fans remember Tito, and they still love him. He moves quickly, and Allen is in trouble. Out of desperation, he tags in Mancini. Mario fares no better. Martel tags in, and uses the Quebec crab for the submission.
Winners-Strike Force
Match #6
The Rougeau Brothers w/Frenchy Martin vs. The Young Stallions
We just saw an impressive performance from Strike Force. That has to worry the Rougeaus, and Martin. Raymond starts with Roma. Rougeau is very talented, and he works over Roma. Paul tries to use his strength, and it works for a while. Roma tags in Jim Powers, and he continues to work over Raymond. Martin is frustrated at ringside. Ray is able to tag in Jacques. He takes the fight to Powers. There is a commotion in the aisle. Strike Force comes to ringside. They begin to taunt the Rougeaus. Martin complains to referee Joey Marella. There is chaos at Pune the ring. Jacques stops to argue with Santana. I his gives Powers a chance to roll up Rougeau. Marella counts 1...2...3! The Stallions upset he Rougeaus. Strike Force laughs as they return to the back. The Young Stallions join them. The Rougeaus and Martin are livid!
Winners-The Young Stallions
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura close the show.
McMahon, “What a stupid move by the Rougeaus, Strike Force got the better of them!”
Ventura, “The stupid one was Marella! A good referee, like me, would never allow that to happen, and I won’t at SummerSlam!”
McMahon, “SummerSlam is getting closer, we will talk more about that next week!”
Civic Center
Glens Falls, NY
Taped-7/24/88
Airs-Week of 7/31/88
Vince McMahon and Jesse “The Body” Ventura open the show.
McMahon, “Welcome to Glens Falls, NY! We are two weeks away from SummerSlam! Jess, I hope you are brushing up on the WWF rule book.”
Ventura, “McMahon, don’t worry about me! I can take care of myself!”
McMahon, “We have a great feature match,The Rougeau Brothers take on the Young Stallions. We will also have a run down of the complete SummerSlam card, and the ‘Million Dollar Man’ will be Jake Roberts’ guest in the ‘Snake Pit’. Let’s go to the ring!”
Match #1
Billy Jack Haynes vs. Joe Mirto
The popular Billy Jack goes to work. He is as powerful as he is popular. Mirto puts up a good fight, but Haynes wins with the full Nelson.
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes
Match #2
Dino Bravo w/Frenchy Martin vs. Chris Carter
The powerful Canadian has been unstoppable since joining Martin’s group. Carter starts fast, and Bravo is a bit taken aback. Martin shouts instructions in French. Bravo mounts a comeback. Now Carter is in retreat. Dino hits the side suplex for the win.
Winner-Dino Bravo
Lord Alfred Hayes is seated at the “SummerSlam” control center.
Hayes, “Ladies, and gentlemen, August 13 is fast approaching, and that means SummerSlam is upon us. We can announce that Madison Square Garden is sold out. The only way to see the show in on Pay per View. Here is what you will see.
The Ultimate Warrior defends the Intercontinental Title against ‘Ravishing’ Rick Rude
The Von Erich Brothers defend the WWF Tag Team Titles against the Japanese team of Jumbo Tsuruta, and Yoshiaki Yatsu
Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts meets Don Muraco
Billy Jack Haynes takes on Dino Bravo
‘Outlaw’ Ron Bass meets Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake
The Rockers battle the Orient Express
‘The All American’ Ron Simmons will make his WWF debut
A match was scheduled between the Rougeau Brothers, and the Can Am Connection. That Match has been changed. Let’s hear from Rick Martel.”
We see Rick Martel in an interview area.
Martel, “Rougeaus, you cowards! You jumped Tom Zenk from behind, and now his knee is injured! You thought that would stop me, no! A friend of mine is coming back to help me out, and here he is!”
Tito Santana joins Martel.
Santana, “Rick needed my help, so here I am. You’re not facing the Can Am Connection, ‘Strike Force’ is coming after you! Arriba!”
Martel, “Rougeaus, your days are numbered!”
We go back to Lord Alfred Hayes.
Hayes, “Those two young men are ready for action. Now let’s talk about our two main events. First, ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage defends the WWF Title against Roddy Piper. These sometime friends, sometime enemies, have gone back and forth. Who will come out on top? Finally, the match we have been waiting for. Hulk Hogan puts his career on the line, in a steel cage, against Andre the Giant. The unknown factor in the match is the special referee. Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura will be the third man in the cage. Will he favor the ‘Million Dollar Giant’? Many people think so. Contact your local Pay per View provider before it is too late.”
Match #3
Jose Estrada vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
The veteran Estrada jumps Jake before the bell. He slams Roberts’ head into the turnbuckle, and Jake is stunned. It takes a moment, but Roberts rallies he dominates the action, and wins with the DDT.
Winner-Jake Roberts
Match #4
“Ravishing” Rick Rude w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. David Sammartino
The younger Sammartino is very powerful, but can he match Rude? David starts fast, and the fans are behind the second generation wrestler. “The Brain” shouts instructions from ringside. David can’t maintain the momentum, and Rude rallies. The Ravishing One hits the Rude awakening for the win.
Winner-Rick Rude
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is with the “Million Dollar Man”’ the “Million Dollar Giant”, and Virgil.
Okerlund, “With me are Ted DiBiase, Virgil, and Andre the...excuse me, the ‘’Million Dollar Giant’. Mr. DiBiase, your man has a chance to put Hulk Hogan out of wrestling, and many say with Jesse Ventura as the referee, he will do just that.”
DiBiase, “Okerlund, you’re right! Jesse Ventura will help us!”
Okerlund, “Are you telling me, the fix is in?”
DiBiase, “No little man, Jesse will stop Hogan from cheating, and that means he’ll be easy pickings for the ‘Million Dollar Giant’!”
Okerlund, “You seem very confident. Now onto the WWF Title match. You filed an injunction to have yourself placed in the position of number one contender. Why don’t you earn it in the ring?”
DiBiase, “Watch it Okerlund! I did earn it! I am a former Champion who lost on fluke! You’re right, my lawsuit didn’t work, so I fired my lawyer! I know one thing, whoever wins the Title will have to face me, and that means it will be a short reign for either Savage, or Piper, HAHAHAHA!”
Okerlund, “The Million Dollar Man is very confident!”
Match #5
Strike Force vs. Mario Mancini and Jerry Allen
Martel and Santana seem to be a match made in heaven. Tito starts against the muscular Allen. The WWF fans remember Tito, and they still love him. He moves quickly, and Allen is in trouble. Out of desperation, he tags in Mancini. Mario fares no better. Martel tags in, and uses the Quebec crab for the submission.
Winners-Strike Force
Match #6
The Rougeau Brothers w/Frenchy Martin vs. The Young Stallions
We just saw an impressive performance from Strike Force. That has to worry the Rougeaus, and Martin. Raymond starts with Roma. Rougeau is very talented, and he works over Roma. Paul tries to use his strength, and it works for a while. Roma tags in Jim Powers, and he continues to work over Raymond. Martin is frustrated at ringside. Ray is able to tag in Jacques. He takes the fight to Powers. There is a commotion in the aisle. Strike Force comes to ringside. They begin to taunt the Rougeaus. Martin complains to referee Joey Marella. There is chaos at Pune the ring. Jacques stops to argue with Santana. I his gives Powers a chance to roll up Rougeau. Marella counts 1...2...3! The Stallions upset he Rougeaus. Strike Force laughs as they return to the back. The Young Stallions join them. The Rougeaus and Martin are livid!
Winners-The Young Stallions
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura close the show.
McMahon, “What a stupid move by the Rougeaus, Strike Force got the better of them!”
Ventura, “The stupid one was Marella! A good referee, like me, would never allow that to happen, and I won’t at SummerSlam!”
McMahon, “SummerSlam is getting closer, we will talk more about that next week!”
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