WWF SummerSlam 8/13/88
Aug 12, 2017 22:00:21 GMT
Post by tlyne on Aug 12, 2017 22:00:21 GMT
“SummerSlam”
Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
8/13/88
Pay per View
Gorilla Monsoon, and Lord Alfred Hayes open the show.
Monsoon, “Welcome to SummerSlam! My two usual partners are busy tonight, so I have the pleasure of working with his Lordship!”
Hayes, “Thank you Gorilla. It’s an honor to be in Madison Square Garden.”
Monsoon, “Let’s get things underway!”
Match #1
Lanny Poffo vs. ?
“Leaping” Lanny Poffo, and referee Tim White wait in the ring. Slick comes down the aisle with Akeem the African Dream! Slick takes the mic.
Slick, “All you suckers thought the ‘Slickster’ was finished, but I’m back, and so is Akeem!”
Akeem goes after Poffo. Lanny tries to use his speed, and he is able to invade the Giant Akeem for a while, but it doesn’t last long. Akeem overpowers him, and uses the 747 splash for the win.
Winner-Akeem
Match #2
Yokozuna w/Mr. Fuji vs. S.D. Jones
The massive Japanese goes right after Jones. He traps SD in the corner, and pounds away. Jones tries to right back, but Yokozuna is too much. He uses the banzai drop for the win.
Winner-Yokozuna
Match #3
Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake vs. “Outlaw” Ron Bass
The popular Beefcake struts around the ring. Bass crack “Miss Betsy”. Referee Earl Hebner calls for the bell, and they lock up. Bass is very aggressive, but Beefcake fights back. The action is very fast paced, and the crowd loves it. Beefcake clamps on the sleeper. Bass fights it, but he is out. Brutus takes his scissors, and clips some of Bass’s hair.
Winner-Brutus Beefcake
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is with, the “All American”, Ron Simmons.
Okerlund, “With me is, former Florida State football All American, Ron Simmons. Ron, welcome to the WWF.”
Simmons, “Thank you Mr. Okerlund, it’s great to be here.”
Okerlund, “You gave wrestled in different parts of the country, but now you are in the major leagues, are you ready?”
Simmons, “I came here to face the best. At Florida State, we were always ready for the top teams, and I’m ready for the top WWF wrestlers!”
Okerlund, “Ron Simmons is in action next.”
Match #4
“All American” Ron Simmons vs. Barry Horowitz
Simmons was an All American nose tackle at Florida State, and has had wrestling success in other areas. Tonight he meets the talented Horowitz. Barry tries to mat wrestle, but Simmons’ strength, and quickness offsets this. Ron is aggressive, and takes over. He wins with a spear. Ron Simmons has arrived!
Winner-Ron Simmons
Match #5
The Rockers vs. The Orient Express w/Mr. Fuji
Two top tag teams meet here. The NYC fans are Benin the Rockers. Marty Jannetty starts against Tanaka. The action is fast paced. Jannetty uses his speed, and Tanaka counts with martial arts. The match is dead even. Tanaka tags in the masked Kato. He tries to rough up Marty, but Michaels tags in. The match continues to go back and forth until Michaels gets too close to Fuji. With Tanaka distracting referee Tim White, Fuji tosses salt in Shawn’s eyes. Michaels is blinded. Kato rolls him up for the win.
Winners-The Orient Express
Match #6
Billy Jack Haynes vs. Dino Bravo w/Frenchy Martin
Two powerhouses meet in this one. Haynes holds off Bravo for a time. Martin is able to distract Billy, and Bravo gets in a cheap shot. Bravo stays on top of Haynes, and Billy is in trouble. Haynes began to mount a comeback. He rallies and slaps on the full Nelson. Bravo fights it, but he submits.
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is with Jake “The Snake” Roberts.
Okerlund, “With me is Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts. Jake, you made some disparaging remarks about Don Muraco, and Mr. Fuji. You seemed to have ruled them up.”
Roberts, “Muraco, my man, you have had a great career, Intercontinental Champion, one of the legends in this sport. Why do you lower yourself to Fuji’s level? He hasn’t done half what you have done. The truth seems to make you angry, so ‘The Snake’ is going to dish out more truth tonight.”
Okerlund, “Let’s go to Sean Mooney with Fuji, and Muraco.”
We see Sean Mooney with Mr. Fuji and Don Muraco.
Mooney, “Mr. Fuji, Mr. Muraco, you heard Jake Roberts. He seems to have a vendetta against you two.”
Muraco, “Jake Roberts, you’ve been spending too much times with those reptiles of yours. Master Fuji has me ready. You’re the first obstacle for me to get through. I’m on my way back to the top, and you’re just a stepping my stone. Tell him Master Fuji.”
Fuji, “Jake the Snake, you have big mouth, but you can’t back it up. Muraco is top man in wrestling, you just little man in our way, we crush you like big! Listen to master Fuji!”
Match #7
Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji
Jake brings his ominous green bag into the ring. Muraco will have to keep an eye on Damien. This will be a good one. They lock up, and we are underway. Both men trade holds, and counter holds. Muraco ha the edge in strength, Jake in quickness. The match goes back and forth with both men having their chances. Jake sets up Muraco for the DDT, but Don blocks it. Muraco tries to whip Jake into the corner, but referee Joey Marella is in the way. Marella goes down. Fuji tries to toss his cane to Muraco, but he overshoots Don. Jake grabs the canes and decks Muraco. He covers him as Marella struggles to his feet. He sees the cover, and counts the fall. Fuji’s plan fails.
Winner-Jake Roberts
Match #8
The Rougeau Brothers w/Frenchy Martin vs. Strike Force
The Rougeaus injured Tom Zenk, and they thought that ended things with Rick Martel. Tito Santana arrived, and “Strike Force” was born. There is intensity in the MSG ring. Tim White is your referee. Raymond Rougeau opens with Santana. Both men are very skilled, and they show it. Santana works on the arm, and Raymond is in some trouble. Martin shouts instructions in French. Rougeau mounts a comeback, and the tags in brother Jacques. Now the French Canadiens have the edge. Santana manages to tag in Martel, and he goes right after Rougeau. Rick goes for the Quebec crab, but Jacques grabs the ropes. The match continues until all four men end up in the ring. White cannot control the action, and calls for the bell. Both teams have been disqualified.
Result-Double Disqualification
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is seated in front of a “Survivor Series” banner.
Okerlund, “Fans, last Thanksgiving, the WWF debuted, an exciting new concept. ‘Survivor Series’. Teams of four individuals, or tag teams, competed until all of one team was Elizabeth manatee by pinfall, submission, disqualification, or count out. On Thanksgiving night, November 23, we will return to the Richfield Coliseum in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. Tickets go on sale soon, and the event will be broadcast on Pay per View. Stay tuned for more information!”
Match #9
Intercontinental Championship
The Ultimate Warrior (Champion) vs. “Ravishing” Rick Rude w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan
These two musclemen have gone back and forth, with neither man being able to gain the edge. They match strength, and it appears to be even. The Warrior gains an edge. Rude resorts to raking the eyes. “The Brain” looks very pleased at ringside. Rude whips Warrior into the ropes and clamps on a bear hug. The Champion is in trouble. The Warrior mounts a comeback. He lands rights and lefts. Now Rude is in retreat. Both men tumble through the ropes. They begin to brawl on the floor. Referee Earl Hebner begins his count. As he reaches eight, Rude dives back in the ring. Hebner reaches ten before the Warrior can return to the ring. The Champion is counted out! Rude wins the match, but not the Title.
Winner-Rick Rude (Count Out)
Match #10
WWF Tag Team Championship
The Von Erich Brothers (Champions) vs. Jumbo Tsuruta and Yoshiaki Yatsu
This could be the match of the night. The Von Erichs have held the Titles since May. The Japanese team has dominated the Far East. This has classic written all over it. Kevin starts with Tsuruta. Jumbo tries to use his size, and strength, but Kevin can hold his own. He fights back, and we have a brawl. Kevin whips Tsuruta into the ropes, and clamps on the sleeper. Jumbo gets to the ropes and the hold is broken. Kevin tags in younger brother Kerry. He goes right after Jumbo. Kerry hammers away, and the Japanese star is in trouble. Tsuruta manages to tag in Yatsu. Yoshiaki uses his quickness, and now Kerry is in retreat. The muscular Texan begins to rally. He lands the tornado punch, and covers Yatsu. Referee Tim White counts the fall. As the Champions celebrate in the ring, two giant men hit the ring. It’s the Powers of Pain. They attack Kevin, and Kerry, from behind. The Von Erichs are surprised, and have no chance. The Warlord, and the Barbarian, leave the Champions in a heap. Bobby “The Brain” Heenan comes to ringside. He grabs the mic.
Heenan, “That’s right Humanoids, those are the Powers of Pain, and they work for me! The WWF belongs to the ‘Brain’!”
Winners-The Von Erich Brothers
We go to Gorilla Monsoon, and Lord Alfred Hayes.
Monsoon, “Lord Alfred, the ‘Brain’ got one over on the Champions! He is now position to be on top, as much as I hate to admit it.”
Hayes, “Gorilla, Bobby Heenan is one of the best managers in wrestling. Now that Warlord, and Barbarian, are with him, he is even more dangerous.”
Monsoon, “It’s time for the WWF Title match. Let’s go to Sean Mooney, who is with Roddy Piper.”
We see Sean Mooney, and Roddy Piper.
Mooney, “With is Roddy Piper, ‘Hot Rod’, you challenge Randy Savage for the WWF Title. You have come close, but haven’t been able to take the title.”
Piper, “That’s some nice hair you got there Sean. I should try to get mine to look like that. Now, about the serious stuff. Savage, we’ve been friends, and we’ve been enemies, all at the same time! I give you credit, you didn’t back down, and you gave me this shot. I thank you, but you’re gonna’ regret it! ‘Hot Rod’ don’t usually care about titles, but this is the big one! You fight your best, and I’ll fight my best, and I’m gonna’ beat you!’
Mooney, “Now let’s hear from the Champion.”
Randy Savage, and Miss Elizabeth are with “Mean” Gene Okerlund.
Okerlund, “With me are the WWF Champion, the ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage, and the lovely Miss Elizabeth. Mr. Savage, you meet Roddy Piper tonight, he is a very worthy challenger.”
Savage, “Worthy challenger, yes he is! Piper, we’ve been Tag Team partners, but not tonight, not tonight! I wrestle them all, yes I do! Piper, you can bring your best, but it won’t matter, because my best is better than yours! Ohhhhh Yeaaaaa!”
Okerlund, “The Title match is next!”
Match #11
WWF Championship
“Macho Man” Randy Savage (Champion) w/Miss Elizabeth vs. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
Piper and referee Earl Hebner are in the ring. We hear,
The WWF Champion, accompanied by Miss Elizabeth, comes to the ring. Both men
shake hands, will this friendship continue? We are underway. Both men are cautious. They know one mistake can cost them. Piper backs Macho into the corner, but breaks cleanly. Randy picks up the aggression. He whips Piper into the ropes, and goes for a clothesline. Roddy goes down, and Savage covers him. Piper kicks out at one. They continue to go back and forth. Piper backs Savage into the ropes. Randy pulls Piper through the ropes, and they both fall to the arena floor. Piper lands very awkwardly on his knee. Savage returns to the ring, but Piper is visibly injured. He limps back to the ring. Roddy will never quit. Savage sees the injury, and goes right after it. He kicks, and stomps away at Piper’s knee. Roddy knows he has to finish this quickly. He is even more aggressive. His knee is still hampering him. Piper goes for a bodyslam. His knee gives out. Piper falls to the mat. Savage goes to the top rope, and hits the flying elbow. Hebner counts 1...2...3! Savage wins. He and Elizabeth celebrate as medical personnel check on Piper.
Winner-Randy Savage
Gorilla Monsoon, and Lord Alfred Hayes, are in the announce position.
Monsoon, “Your Lordship, that was a gutsy performance by ‘Hot Rod’, but he looks to be severely injured.”
Hayes, “Yes he does Gorilla. Randy Savage proves why he is the Champion, but the ‘Million Dollar Man’ may have something to say about it.”
Monsoon, “That piece of garbage! I'd like to see Savage take care of him! We are getting ready for the cage match. Let’s go to ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund, and the ‘Hulkster’!”
Gene Okerlund is with Hulk Hogan.
Okerlund, “With me is Hulk Hogan. Hulkster, this is the biggest night of your career, and it might be your last! You step into the cage with Andre the Giant, if you lose, you must retire, and your nemisys, Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura as the referee. The odds are stacked against you!”
Hogan, “Let me tell you something ‘Mean Gene’, the odds have been stacked against me a lot of times before, but with the ‘Hulksters’ have always been behind me! I’ve got the trading, the prayers, and the vitamins! I can’t lose! Now Jesse Ventura, you spread lies about me, and now you say you’re going to call it right down the middle! I don’t need that, just stay out of my way! And Andre, you big, stinky, giant, whatcha’ gonna’ do when ‘Hulkamania’ runs all over you!”
Okerlund, “Hulk Hogan puts his career on the line! Now let’s hear from Ted DiBiase, and Andre the Giant.”
Sean Mooney is with Ted DiBiase, Virgil, and Andre the Giant.
Mooney, “With me are the ‘Million Dollar Man’, Virgil, and Andre the Giant.”
DiBiase, “The ‘Million Dollar Giant’!”
Mooney, “‘Million Dollar Giant’, can you end Hulk Hogan’s career tonight?”
DiBiase, “Can we? We will! Hogan has been a thorn in our side for a long, long, time, that all ends tonight! Hogan look at this man! He’s a monster! We will leave that big fool in the middle of the ring, and the ‘Million Dollar Giant’ will walk out of the cage...victorious!”
Mooney, “This is the biggest match in WWF history!”
We see a video of the Hogan-Andre situation. We see,
Hogan’s team vs. Andre’s team at Survivor Series.
Hogan wins the Royal Rumble.
Andre wins at Wrestlemania.
Andre attacks Hogan on Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Jesse Ventura on the Snake Pit.
Hogan on the Snake Pit.
Match #12
Steel Cage Match
Guest Referee-Jesse “The Body” Ventura
Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant w/Ted DiBiase and Virgil
Both big men go nose to nose. DiBiase, and Virgil are outside the cage. Jesse Ventura gives the instructions, and calls for the bell. This will not be a wrestling match. Both men lock up. Andre shoves Higan into the cage, and stares him down. They lock up again, and Hogan doesn't seem to be able to move the Giant. Hogan throws a big right hand, and follows with a left. Now Andre takes a step back. Ventura steps in to stop Hogan’s attack. The crowd boos, will Ventura do this all match? Hogan goes right after the Giant. He shoots the Giant into the cage, and follows up. Now Hogan is in control. Andre rakes Hogan’s eyes, and slams Hulk’s head into the cage. Hogan is busted open. Hogan goes down, and Andre heads for the door. Hogan gets to his feet, but Ventura is between he and Andre. Hogan brushes past Ventura, and grabs Andre. Hogan land rights, and lefts. Andre slumps against the cage. Hogan begins to “Hulk Up”! Again, Ventura seems to get between Hogan, and the Giant. This doesn’t stop the Hulkster. He shoots Andre into the cage. The Giant staggers to the middle of the ring. Hogan lands the big boot, and then lands the leg drop! Hulk heads for the cage door. Ventura stands in the way. Hogan points at Jesse! Ventura steps out of the way and Hogan exits the cage! Hulk Hogan wins, he continues to wrestle!
Winner-Hulk Hogan
Gorilla Monsoon, and Lord Alfred Hayes close the show.
Monsoon, “Your Lordship, Hulkamania lives!”
Hayes, “It does Gorilla! Hulk Hogan reigns supreme.”
Monsoon, “That’s all from SummerSlam, join us on Thanksgiving for Survivor Series!”
Working on it now.