WWF “Survivor Series" 11/23/88

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“Survivor Series”

Coliseum

Richfield, OH

11/23/88





Gorilla Monsoon, and Jesse “The Body” Ventura, open the show.






Monsoon, “Jess, it’s ‘Survivor Series’ time again!”



Ventura, “That’s right Gino! This is one of the most dangerous matches in the sport, I can’t wait!”



Monsoon, “Here are the rules,



With two teams locked in battle, the bout only ends when an entire team has been eliminated from action. Superstars can be eliminated in any of the following ways:



Pinfall



Submission



Count-out



Disqualification



Once eliminated, a Superstar must leave ringside and return to the locker room. The single-elimination format allows for the balance of power to continually shift throughout the match,[/i].”



Ventura, “I love this concept!”



Monsoon, “We also have two singles matches, first for WWWA World Championship, Chigusa Nagayo takes on Lioness Asuka, and for the Intercontinental,Championship, the Ultimate Warrior meets ‘Ravishing’ Rick Rude. Let’s go the ring, and get things underway!”



Match #1

Survivor Series Match

Jake “The Snake” Roberts, the “All American” Ron Simmons. Koko B. Ware, and Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake vs. The Big Boss Man, Akeem, Bad News Brown, and Dino Bravo



Slick and Frenchy Martin are sent to the back.The crowd is on the edge of their seats. Koko starts the match for his team, Bad News for his. Koko tries to hit and run, and he is successful. He whips Brown into the corner and runs in after him. Brown moves, and Ware crashes into the turnbuckles. This turns the tide. Brown takes over and finishes Koko with the ghetto blaster.

First Elimination-Koko B. Ware



Ron Simmons is next for his team. Brown tags in Dino Bravo. The Canadian strongman goes to work. His strength controls the action. Simmons begins to mount a comeback. He works over Bravo, and now the man from Montreal is in retreat. Simmons uses a spear, and Bravo is out.

Second Elimination-Dino Bravo



Simmons is winded, and Bad News seizes the opportunity. He enters, and begins y

To pound away on the “All American”. Brown puts the boots to Simmons, and Ron is in real trouble. He is able to get to his feet, and now we have a slugfest. Both men tumble through the ropes, and continue to brawl on the floor. Referee Tim White begins his count. He reaches ten, and both men are counted out.

Third and Fourth Eliminations-Ron Simmons and Bad News Brown



Brutus Beefcake, and the Big Boss Man step into the ring. The man from Cobb County has arrived with a bang. He goes right after Bruti. He works him, and traps him the corner. Roberts tries to help his partner, but White stops him, which allows Boss Man and Akeem to double team. Akeem tags in and uses the 747 splash to eliminate Beefcake.

Fifth Elimination-Brutus Beefcake



Jake is left, 2 on 1, with two monsters. If anyone can beat these odds, it’s the “Snake”. Jake goes to work. Boss Man and Akeem are stunned. They are on the run. Finally, the odds are too much. Boss Man and Akeem work over Jake. Boss Man hits the sidewalk slam for the win. Slick has two unstoppable monsters on his hands.

Winners-The Big Boss Man, Akeem, Bad News Brown, and Dino Bravo






We see “Mean” Gene Okerlund standing ringside.



Okerlund, “Fans, we are off to a fast start, and it’s going to get even more exciting. I am at ringside to introduce a newcomer to the WWF.”



The camera pans to Dustin Rhodes.






Okerlund, “With me is Dustin Rhodes, the son of the ‘American Dream’ Dusty Rhodes. Dustin, I know you are slated to make your wrestling debut on the near future. Welcome to the WWF!”



Dustin, “Thank you Mr. Okerlund. I am ready to step into my Father’s footsteps. It won’t be easy, the competition here is better than anywhere, but I feel like I’m ready.”



Okerlund, “Are you worried that wrestlers will target you because of your Father?”



Dustin, “Mr. Okerlund…”



Jos LeDuc comes to ringside.







Okerlund, “Mr. LeDuc, this time is allotted to Dustin Rhodes, not you.”



LeDuc, “Shut up Okerlund! What is this punk doing here? Listen to me you test tube baby, your old man was a bum, and you’re a bum too! You don’t belong in the WWF you snot nosed punk!



LeDuc grabs Dustin. Suddenly, the ‘American Dream’ runs in, and attacks LeDuc. They brawl until security personnel pull them apart.



Okerlund, “Fans, this is a combustible situation! Dusty Rhodes is out for blood!”



Match #2

WWWA Championship

Chigusa Nagayo vs. Lioness Asuka



Two former partners meet for the most prestigious women’s title in Japan. The pace is lightning fast. Asuka takes over early. She rolls up Nagayo and gets a two count. Nagayo is frustrated. She goes to more roughhouse tactics. She lands several forearm blows. Asuka is stunned. Nagayo goes for a power bomb, but Asuka blocks it. Now the Lioness takes the aggressive role. She lands a huge dropkick, and Nagayo goes down. Asuka goes a cover, but Nagayo kicks out. The march continues until Asuka uses the K driller, and referee Joey Marella counts three! Lioness Asuka is the WWWA Champion! Marella hands the “Red Belt” to Asuka. She offers her hand to Nagayo. Chigusa hesitates, and then slaps Asuka across the face. She leaves the ring. Asuka is livid. This is not over.

Winner-Lioness Asuka (New WWWA Champion)







Sean Mooney is with the Powers of Pain, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, the Rougeau Brothers, Frenchy Martin, the Nasty Boys, Slick, and the Beverly Brothers.



Mooney, “With me are four of the toughest Tag teams in wrestling. Bobby Heenan, this is quite a team.”



Heenan, “That’s right Gooney. Look at these men! Do you think those losers, the Von Erichs can stand up to my Powers of Pain, let alone these other teams. Von Erichs, Listen up dummies, we’re going to take care of you tonight!”



Mooney, “Let’s go to ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund.



Okerlund is with the Von Erich Brothers, Strike Force, the Patriots, and the Bushwhackers.



Okerlund, “With are the Von Erich Brothers, Strike Force, the Patriots, and the Bushwhackers, gentleman, this might be the most dangerous match in wrestling.”



Kevin, “Powers of Pain, you may be monsters, but Kerry and I have fought monsters before. We got six other guys with us, and we aren’t backing down!”



Kerry, “Bring ‘em on! Kevin, and the rest of us are strong, and we don’t care who’s on the other side!”



Okerlund, “The Tag Team Match is next!”



Match #3

Tag Team Survivor Series Match

The Von Erich Brothers, Strike Force, the Patriots, and the Bushwhackers vs. The Powers of Pain, the Rougeau Brothers, the Nasty Boys, and the Beverly Brothers



Dave Hebner will try to control the action in the ring, good luck. 16 men will make this a very dangerous situation. There is debate on both side as to who will start. It’s going to be Bushwhacker Luke, and Knobbs of the Nasty Boys. This isn’t pretty, but it’s exciting. Both men slug it out. The smaller Bushwhacker holds his own. He tags in Luke, and Knobbs tags in the Barbarian, and he goes to work on Luke. The odds are too much, and the diving headbutt finishes the Kiwi.

First Elimination-The Bushwhackers



The Barbarian faces off with Todd Champion of the Patriots. Champion is young, but he is powerful. He holds his own with the wild Barbarian. He tags in, his partner, the Warlord. He starts pounding away and Champion is in real trouble. He manages to tag in Firebreaker Chip. Chip is a fighter. He takes the fight to the Warlord. He tags in Blake Beverly. He and his brother use the Shaker Heights to finish Chip. The good guys are in trouble.

Second Elimination-The Patriots



Blake Beverly waits for his opponent. It’s Tito Santana. Tito is a house afire. Beverly is in full retreat. Tito hits the flying forearm, and the Beverlys are out.

Third Elimination-The Beverly Brothers



Tito locks up with Jacques Rougeau. These two teams have gone at it tooth and nail, and it continues. They slug it out, and the Richfield crowd gets louder and louder. Jacques goes for a sleeper, but Santana gets to the ropes. Tito tags in Martel. Rick and Jacques go at it. This brings Raymond and Tito into the ring. Referee Earl Hebner cannot control the action, and he disqualifies both teams.

Fourth and Fifth Eliminations-The Rougeau Brothers and Strike Force



Now the Von Erichs are up against it. Kevin steps in, and he faces Sags. Kevin goes right after the roughhoused. Sags is in trouble. Kerry tags in and continues the attack. Knobbs enters, but Kerry is unstoppable. He lands the tornado punch, and the Nasty Boys are out.

Sixth Elimination-The Nasty Boys



This is what the fans have been waiting for, Von Erichs vs. Powers of Pain.

Kerry goes right after the Warlord. The crowd loves the Texans, and they raise the noise level in the building. Warlord tags in the Barbarian, and and Kerry stand toe to toe. Kevin tags in, and continues the brawl. All four men end up in the ring. I. The confusion, Kevin hits a flying body press on the Warlord.Hebner counts three, but the Warlord was not the legal man. The Powers of Pain argue, but the decision stands.

Winners-The Von Erich Brothers, Strike Force, the Bushwhackers, and the Patriots






“Mean” Gene Okerlund is standing in front of a “Royal Rumble” banner.



Okerlund, “Fans, what a night it’s been, and the best is yet to come. WWF Pay per Views are the best in the business, and we will return to action on Sunday night, January 29, with ‘The Royal Rumble’! The historic Boston Garden will be the place to be. The Royal Rumble Match is one of the most innovative concepts in wrestling. Two competitors begin the match, and every 90 seconds another competitor enters. Wrestlers are eliminated by being tossed over the top rope until only one man remains. Stay tuned to WWF programming for more information.”



Match #4

Intercontinental Championship

The Ultimate Warrior (Champion) vs. “Ravishing” Rick Rude w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan



Rude grabs the mic.



Rude, “What I’d like to have right now, is for all you fat, out of shape, Ohio sweathogs, shut your mouths, so your ladies can watch a real man take off his robe!”



We hear,






The Champion hits the ring and attacks Rude. Warrior lands rights and lefts, and Rude is in trouble. Heenan shouts instructions from ringside. He is worried. Warrior whips Rude into the ropes and drops him with a clothesline. He goes for the cover, but Rude kicks out at two. Heenan breathes a sigh of relief. Rick takes to the floor to slow the pace. He confers with Heenan. He returns to the ring, and moves in cautiously. Rude is very strong, and he uses it against the Champion. The match continues to go back, and forth. Finally, Warrior scoops up Rude. They are near the ropes, and Heenan reaches in and trips Warrior. Rude falls on top, and referee Tim White counts 1...2...3! Rick Rude is the new Intercontinental Champion! Rude, and Heenan celebrate, As the Warrior argues, but White will have none of it.

Winner-Rick Rude (New Intercontinental Champion)





Sean Mooney is with Ted DiBiase, Andre the Giant, Virgil, King Kong Bundy, and Bobby “The Brain” Heenan.



Mooney, “With are the ‘Million Dollar Man’ and his team. Mr.DiBiase, you have been locked in combat with the ‘Macho Man’, and Hulk Hogan. Tonight might be your chance for revenge.”



DiBiase, “Look little man, this team is the finest ever organized in wrestling. With the brains, and brawn I’ve assembled, no one can stop is, especially Savage, and Hogan,”



Mooney, “Let’s go to ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund, and the Hulkster-Macho Man Team.”



“Mean” Gene Okerlund is with Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Miss Elizabeth, Billy Jack Haynes, and Dusty Rhodes.



Okerlund, “Ted DiBiase’s Team is impressive, but so is this one. Hulkster, is your team ready?”



Hogan, “You know something ‘Mean’ Gene, the ‘Multi-Million Man’ has a great team! He has Andre, Bundy, and Virgil! That’s good, but look at this team, Billy Jack Haynes, the ‘American Dream’, and the ‘Macho Man’! What a’ gonna’ do when we run all over you!”



Savage, “Ted DiBiase, the ‘Macho Man’ is ready for you, and Andre, and Bundy, and Virgil, ohhhhh yeaaaaa! Tell ‘em ‘Dream’!”



Rhodes, “The ‘American Dream’, the ‘Common Man’, has come to The WWF! Dusty Rhodes has been a star, for many years, now I’m Broadway, and it’s opening night! I’m gonna’ bring down the House, if you weeeeel!”



Haynes, “I think they said it all.”



Okerlund, “The main event is next!”



Match #5

Hulk Hogan, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Billy Jack Haynes, and the “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes vs. “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Andre the Giant, Virgil, and King Kong Bundy



What an array of talent! Earl Hebner Is your referee. Haynes and Bundy open the contest. Bundy tries to overpower the youngster from Oregon. Billy’s strength offsets Bundy’s size. Haynes looks to be in control. He tags in the “Dream”! Dusty Rhodes is on the big stage. The Dream struts around the ring, and has Bundy is in retreat. Suddenly someone hits the ring! It’s Jos LeDuc! He attacks Dusty. The brawl their way to the floor. Hebner begins to count. He reaches 10, what is the decision. Hebner confers with Howard Finkel. ‘The Fink’ explains that since Jos LeDuc is not part of the match, there is no disqualification, therefore Dusty Rhodes is counted out.

First Elimination-Dusty Rhodes



Bundy tags in Virgil, and the “Macho Man” enters for his team. The WWF Champion is the best in the World, but don’t overlook Virgil. He is a fine athlete. Savage is able to take over. He slams Virgil, and lands the flying elbow for the pin. It’s three on three.

Second Elimination-Virgil



Andre the Giant steps through the ropes. Hogan demands to be tagged in, “Macho Man” complies. It’s a battle of the giants. Hogan goes right after Andre. The Giant stands his ground. We have a slugfest. Things begin to go Hogan’s way. He works over Andre. He scoops him, and slams the Giant! Hogan then bounces off the ropes and hits the leg Drop! Hebner counts the fall! Hogan pins Andre!

Third Elimination-Andre the Giant



Ted DiBiase steps through the ropes. Hogan tags in the “Macho Man”. They lock up, and the “Million Dollar Man” goes to mat wrestling. Savage holds his own, and begins to take over. Bundy jumps into the action. This brings Hogan, and Billy Jack into the ring. There is chaos in the Coliseum. In the confusion, Savage grabs DiBiase in a full Nelson, Hogan runs at him with a clothesline. DiBiase ducks, and Hogan decks Savage! A alert DiBiase covers Savage, and Hebner turns to count three! The Champion has been eliminated, thanks to Ted DiBiase, and…Hulk Hogan!

Fourth Elimination-Randy Savage



It’s two on two. Billy Jack locks up with Bundy. They battle back and forth. Billy is very sharp, and Bundy is in trouble. He is able to tag in DiBiase, and the former WWF Champion goes after Haynes. Billy holds his own, but DiBiase takes Haynes down, covers him, using the ropes for leverage. Billy Jack is eliminated.

Fifth Elimination-Billy Jack Haynes



Hulk Hogan is by himself. Hogan and DiBiase go at one another. Things begin to go the Hulkster’s way. DiBiase tags in Bundy, and the man from Atlantic City tries his hand. Hogan’s momentum is too much. He finishes Bundy with the legdrop.

Sixth Elimination-King Kong Bundy



It’s Hogan vs. the “Million Dollar Man”. The two legends lock up. DiBiase drives a knee to Hogan’s mid-section. That breaks Hulk’s momentum. DiBiase works over Hogan. It looks bad for him, but the crowd gets behind Hulk, and he begins to “Hulk up”! There is no stopping him. Hogan lands the big boot, followed by the leg drop, and the “Hulkster” is victorious!

Winners-Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Billy Jack Haynes, and Dusty Rhodes



Hogan celebrates by posing in the ring. Miss Elizabeth comes to the ring to celebrate with him. The crowd goes crazy as Hogan encourages Elizabeth to cup her ear to the crowd. The Cleveland crowd gets even louder. Now Randy Savage comes to ringside. He appears to be staring daggers at Hogan, and Elizabeth. He yells at Elizabeth to leave the ring. She does, and they walk to the dressing room leaving a surprised Hogan in the ring.






Gorilla Monsoon, and Jesse “The Body” close the show.



Monsoon, “Jess, a lot to talk about from this one!”



Ventura, “Most definitely Gino. The ‘Macho Man’ looked angry!”



Monsoon, “Yes he did! We a,so have a new Intercontinental Champion, and a new Japanese Ladies Champion. Finally, Jos LeDuc seems to have targeted the ‘Dream’!”



Ventura, “I told you Rick Rude would be a Champion!”



Monsoon, “The ‘Bod’ called it! Stay tuned to the WWF, 1989 is going to be exciting!”