WWF “Superstars” Week of 12/4/88
Dec 2, 2017 15:44:04 GMT
Post by tlyne on Dec 2, 2017 15:44:04 GMT
“Superstars”
Copps Coliseum
Hamilton, ONT
Taped-11/25/88
Airs-Week of 12/4/88
Vince McMahon, and Jesse “The Body” Ventura open the show.
McMahon, “Welcome to ‘Superstars’! Jesse, our main event was supposed to be a Tag Team Match featuring Hulk Hogan, and Randy Savage vs. the Beverly Brothers. Let’s go to ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund. He is with the ‘Macho Man’, and Miss Elizabeth.”
We see Gene Okerlund with Randy Savage, and Miss Elizabeth. Savage is on crutches.
Okerlund, “With me are the ‘Macho Man’, and the lovely Miss Elizabeth. Randy Savage, what’s going on? What’s with the crutches?”
Savage, “Gene Okerlund, I got hurt this week. I landed wrong on my knee, and it’s sprained, yes it is!”
Okerlund, “What does that mean with regards to today’s tag team match?”
Savage, “I can’t wrestle, I guess Hogan has to find a partner, he’ll find a good one!”
Okerlund, “Does Hulk Hogan know you can’t wrestle?”
Savage, “He knows now.”
Okerlund, “There you have it Vince! Hulk Hogan needs a partner.”
Match #1
Non-Title Match
“Ravishing” Rick Rude (Intercontinental Champion) w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. Jerry Allen
The new Intercontinental Champion insults the good people of Hamilton, and then goes to work. He works over the young muscleman. Heenan looks very pleased at ringside. Allen mounts a brief comeback, but it doesn't last long. The Champion uses the Rude awakening for the win.
Winner-Rick Rude
Match #2
The Ultimate Warrior vs. Jose Estrada
The Warrior hits the ring and attacks Estrada. The veteran from New York City is in trouble. The Warrior is put to regain the Intercontinental Title, and Estrada is in the way. Warrior slams him, and hits the splash for the win.
Winner-The Ultimate Warrior
We see the “Snake Pit”.
Jake “The Snake” Roberts walks out.
Roberts, “The WWF is loaded with the best wrestlers in the business. One of the best has just returned. My guest today is Bad News Brown.”
Brown walks out to join Roberts.
Roberts, “Let’s get right to the point. You left the WWF suddenly, without explanation. Now you’re back. What’s going on?”
Brown, “I left here because I had beaten everyone, and I couldn’t get a title shot. I came back because I was offered a lot of money, and a promise of title shots, so I took it. The WWF is in for a rough time, and a lot of ‘Bad News’!”
Roberts, “He May be right.”
Match #3
Six Man Women’s Tag Team Match
Chigusa Nagayo and the Marine Wolves vs. Velvet McIntyre, Rockin’ Robin, and Desiree Peterson
Nagayo has enlisted the help of, Akita Hokuto, and Suzuka Minami, the ‘Marine Wolves’. Minami starts with McIntyre. The Japanese is very aggressive. She works over the redhead from Ireland. Velvet puts up a fight, but Hokuto tags in and continues the assault. Robin tries her hand, and has some success, but not enough. Peterson and Nagayo end up in the ring. Chigusa hits the running powerbomb for the win.
Winners-Chigusa Nagayo and the Marine Wolves
Match #4
The Powers of Pain w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. Calypso Jim and Chris Carter
The Barbarian and the Warlord have the tag Champs in their sights. The Warlord starts with Carter. He hammers away at the popular Carter, and the PoP are in control. The Barbarian tags in and keeps up the pressure. Jim tags in and tries his hand. The Barbarian is too much, and wins with the diving headbutt.
Winners-The Powers of Pain
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is with Hulk Hogan.
Okerlund, “Hulk Hogan, did you know Randy Savage was injured?”
Hogan, “You know something ‘Mean’ Gene, I didn’t know, I still don’t know what happened! I haven’t talked to him yet, I don’t know what’s going on!”
Okerlund, “What about the Tag Team Match?”
Hogan, “I’ve got an old friend who is going to help me!”
Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake struts out.
Okerlund, “Brutus Beefcake! What a surprise!”
Beefcake, “Hulk Hogan is an old friend of mine, I won’t let him down!”
Hogan, “Beverly Brothers, Whatca’ gonna’ do when Hulkamania, and Barbermania, come running after you?!”
Okerlund, “Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake together, but what’s going on with the ‘Macho Man’?”
Match #5
Dustin Rhodes w/Dusty Rhodes vs. Barry Horowitz
Dustin Rhodes comes to the ring accompanied by his father. Dustin is a fine athlete, and looks ready for the WWF. Horowitz will be a good test. Dustin starts quickly. He looks so much like his father. Rhodes gets a two count, but Horowitz kicks out. Barry has his moments, but Dustin is too much. He uses a bulldog to get his first win in the WWF. He and his father celebrate in the ring.
Winner-Dustin Rhodes
Match #6
Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake vs. The Beverly Brothers w/Virgil
There is electricity in the air for this one. Beefcake starts for his team, Beau for his. They go back and forth and the match is even. Beau goes to more illegal tactics, and now he is in control. Beefcake is trapped in the corner. Beau, and Blake double team. Hogan tries to enter, and help, but referee Earl Hebner stops him, and Beefcake continues to take punishment. Finally, Beefcake escapes, and tags Hogan. Hulk cleans house. Suddenly, Ted DiBiase, and Andre the Giant hit the ring. They join Virgil, and the Beverlys to attack Hogan. Beefcake is injured, and cannot help. It’s 5 on 1! Billy Jack Haynes, and the Von Erichs come to Hogan’s aid. Where is Randy Savage? Al nine men brawl on the ring.
Winners-Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake (Disqualification)
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura close the show.
McMahon, “Jesse, where was the ‘Macho Man’?”
Ventura, “He’s injured McMahon! He’s on crutches!”
McMahon, “He should have been there to help the ‘Hulkster’!”
Ventura, “McMahon, you’re blinded by your love for Hogan!”
McMahon, “I know we will hear more about this next week.”
Copps Coliseum
Hamilton, ONT
Taped-11/25/88
Airs-Week of 12/4/88
Vince McMahon, and Jesse “The Body” Ventura open the show.
McMahon, “Welcome to ‘Superstars’! Jesse, our main event was supposed to be a Tag Team Match featuring Hulk Hogan, and Randy Savage vs. the Beverly Brothers. Let’s go to ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund. He is with the ‘Macho Man’, and Miss Elizabeth.”
We see Gene Okerlund with Randy Savage, and Miss Elizabeth. Savage is on crutches.
Okerlund, “With me are the ‘Macho Man’, and the lovely Miss Elizabeth. Randy Savage, what’s going on? What’s with the crutches?”
Savage, “Gene Okerlund, I got hurt this week. I landed wrong on my knee, and it’s sprained, yes it is!”
Okerlund, “What does that mean with regards to today’s tag team match?”
Savage, “I can’t wrestle, I guess Hogan has to find a partner, he’ll find a good one!”
Okerlund, “Does Hulk Hogan know you can’t wrestle?”
Savage, “He knows now.”
Okerlund, “There you have it Vince! Hulk Hogan needs a partner.”
Match #1
Non-Title Match
“Ravishing” Rick Rude (Intercontinental Champion) w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. Jerry Allen
The new Intercontinental Champion insults the good people of Hamilton, and then goes to work. He works over the young muscleman. Heenan looks very pleased at ringside. Allen mounts a brief comeback, but it doesn't last long. The Champion uses the Rude awakening for the win.
Winner-Rick Rude
Match #2
The Ultimate Warrior vs. Jose Estrada
The Warrior hits the ring and attacks Estrada. The veteran from New York City is in trouble. The Warrior is put to regain the Intercontinental Title, and Estrada is in the way. Warrior slams him, and hits the splash for the win.
Winner-The Ultimate Warrior
We see the “Snake Pit”.
Jake “The Snake” Roberts walks out.
Roberts, “The WWF is loaded with the best wrestlers in the business. One of the best has just returned. My guest today is Bad News Brown.”
Brown walks out to join Roberts.
Roberts, “Let’s get right to the point. You left the WWF suddenly, without explanation. Now you’re back. What’s going on?”
Brown, “I left here because I had beaten everyone, and I couldn’t get a title shot. I came back because I was offered a lot of money, and a promise of title shots, so I took it. The WWF is in for a rough time, and a lot of ‘Bad News’!”
Roberts, “He May be right.”
Match #3
Six Man Women’s Tag Team Match
Chigusa Nagayo and the Marine Wolves vs. Velvet McIntyre, Rockin’ Robin, and Desiree Peterson
Nagayo has enlisted the help of, Akita Hokuto, and Suzuka Minami, the ‘Marine Wolves’. Minami starts with McIntyre. The Japanese is very aggressive. She works over the redhead from Ireland. Velvet puts up a fight, but Hokuto tags in and continues the assault. Robin tries her hand, and has some success, but not enough. Peterson and Nagayo end up in the ring. Chigusa hits the running powerbomb for the win.
Winners-Chigusa Nagayo and the Marine Wolves
Match #4
The Powers of Pain w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. Calypso Jim and Chris Carter
The Barbarian and the Warlord have the tag Champs in their sights. The Warlord starts with Carter. He hammers away at the popular Carter, and the PoP are in control. The Barbarian tags in and keeps up the pressure. Jim tags in and tries his hand. The Barbarian is too much, and wins with the diving headbutt.
Winners-The Powers of Pain
“Mean” Gene Okerlund is with Hulk Hogan.
Okerlund, “Hulk Hogan, did you know Randy Savage was injured?”
Hogan, “You know something ‘Mean’ Gene, I didn’t know, I still don’t know what happened! I haven’t talked to him yet, I don’t know what’s going on!”
Okerlund, “What about the Tag Team Match?”
Hogan, “I’ve got an old friend who is going to help me!”
Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake struts out.
Okerlund, “Brutus Beefcake! What a surprise!”
Beefcake, “Hulk Hogan is an old friend of mine, I won’t let him down!”
Hogan, “Beverly Brothers, Whatca’ gonna’ do when Hulkamania, and Barbermania, come running after you?!”
Okerlund, “Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake together, but what’s going on with the ‘Macho Man’?”
Match #5
Dustin Rhodes w/Dusty Rhodes vs. Barry Horowitz
Dustin Rhodes comes to the ring accompanied by his father. Dustin is a fine athlete, and looks ready for the WWF. Horowitz will be a good test. Dustin starts quickly. He looks so much like his father. Rhodes gets a two count, but Horowitz kicks out. Barry has his moments, but Dustin is too much. He uses a bulldog to get his first win in the WWF. He and his father celebrate in the ring.
Winner-Dustin Rhodes
Match #6
Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake vs. The Beverly Brothers w/Virgil
There is electricity in the air for this one. Beefcake starts for his team, Beau for his. They go back and forth and the match is even. Beau goes to more illegal tactics, and now he is in control. Beefcake is trapped in the corner. Beau, and Blake double team. Hogan tries to enter, and help, but referee Earl Hebner stops him, and Beefcake continues to take punishment. Finally, Beefcake escapes, and tags Hogan. Hulk cleans house. Suddenly, Ted DiBiase, and Andre the Giant hit the ring. They join Virgil, and the Beverlys to attack Hogan. Beefcake is injured, and cannot help. It’s 5 on 1! Billy Jack Haynes, and the Von Erichs come to Hogan’s aid. Where is Randy Savage? Al nine men brawl on the ring.
Winners-Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake (Disqualification)
Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura close the show.
McMahon, “Jesse, where was the ‘Macho Man’?”
Ventura, “He’s injured McMahon! He’s on crutches!”
McMahon, “He should have been there to help the ‘Hulkster’!”
Ventura, “McMahon, you’re blinded by your love for Hogan!”
McMahon, “I know we will hear more about this next week.”
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