WWF Sprectrum Wrestling 10/09/84 (Hogan Vs. DiBiase)

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Proudly Presents

Live from the Philadelphia Spectrum
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10/09/84
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Gorilla Monsoon & Dick Graham welcomes the fans to another great action packed card of Professional Wrestling, brought to you by the World Wrestling Federation, on PRISM

They mention that they have 8 Big matches tonight including the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan defending against Ted DiBiase, plus Tito Santana will defend against Mr. Pogo and much, much more.

They immediately send us to the ring for the opening contest.
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The Samoan Warriors, Tonga and Konga are a new tag team on the scene and they are very impressive against Bobby Kay and Randy Scott. The Warriors are very impressive in picking up the victory when Konga pinned Scott after connecting with a flying head butt from the top rope, which was preceded by a beautiful savate kick by Tonga, that appeared to knock out Scott.

Winners: Samoan Warriors by pinall @ 11:07
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COMMERCIAL
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The Gentleman from Manchester England, Steve Casey makes his North American wrestling debut taking on the man from Seattle Moondog Moretti. Casey displays some great scientific skills and unbelievable mat work en route to a great victory with a back roll up and bridge combo.

Winner: Steve Casey by pinfall @ 9:44.
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COMMERCIAL
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DJ Peterson and The Hangman put on a great match thrilling the fans with their different styles. The Action was back and forth between the 2 men and it appeared that the Hangman had the match won when he set up Peterson for the Hangman Neck Breaker, however Peterson managed to use the turnbuckle to flip out of it and hook a small package.

Winner: DJ Peterson by pinall @ 13:52
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COMMERCIAL
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[VTR: Ted DiBiase pre-taped Interview]

“Finally, tonight I’m getting my shot at the so called greatest champion of all time Hulk Hogan. Well, Mr. Hogan if you are so great, why has it taken you 3 months to finally signed the contract and step in the ring against me? It’s simple, it’s because he’s scared. He knows that he cannot beat me. He knows that I can wrestle circles around him, and tonight I’m going to prove it. Tonight, Philadelphia you will be treated to a new World Champion and that Champion is none other than me. Ted DiBiase”
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[VTR: Hulk Hogan pre-taped Interview]

”Well you know Hulkamaniac, tonight I’m going in that ring to take on a man that believes that he’s the greatest wrestler in the world, well let me tell you something brother. When you step in the ring against me, you are not stepping in the ring against the Hulkster, but you are stepping in the ring against the Million of Hulkamaniacs World Wide. I’ve taken, my vitamins, said my prayers and I know that all my Hulkamaniacs have done the same. What are you going to do DiBiase, when Hulkamania runs wild on you”
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This match was quite entertaining from the get go, with Hogan dominating the early part of the match forcing DiBiase to retreat to the outside to the ring to discuss strategy with his manager JJ Dillon. The Hulkster made a big mistake when he got distracted by Dillon, which resulted in DiBiase getting control of the match and picking up several near falls.

DiBiase continued his assault and connected with a picture Perfect Power Slam, but only got a 2 count, with Hogan kicking out. Hulk begins to Hulk’up and DiBiase is throwing everything he can towards Hogan, but Hogan fights back connects with the Big Boot, followed by the Leg Drop and covers, but DiBiase was close to the ropes and Dillon managed to grab DiBiase’s leg and drap it on the bottom rope, cause the break.

Hogan saw what happened and begins jawing with Dillon on the outside, has the referee tries to make sure that Hogan doesn’t go after Dillon. During that time, DiBiase pulls out a black glove from his trunks and puts it on his hand and when Hogan turns around he connects with a wicked punch to the Jaw of Hogan, knocking the champion to the floor.

The Referee begins the count, however Hogan is unable to answer the 10 count. DiBiase has defeated Hulk Hogan by Count Out.

DiBiase begins to celebrate with Dillon in the ring taking the title, but the title does not change hands on a Count Out. DiBiase is in an heated argument with the referee and he doesn’t see Hogan coming clocking DiBiase from behind sending the challenger to the floor, with Dillon barely managing to escape the grasp of the champion.

DiBiase backs up the aisle and screams at Hogan that the title will soon be his.

Winner: Ted DiBiase by Count Out @ 14:23.
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INTERMISSION (Interviews with Tito Santana, Steve Casey and Dino Bravo air to the fans at home)
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This was an interesting match from the get go with Johnny Rodz doing everything he could to get control of the match, however Stephen Petitpas used his size and agility to control most of the match and put Rodz away with the Figure Four Leg Lock.

Winner: Stephen Petitpas by submission @ 9:33.
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COMMERCIAL
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Philadelphia Native son SD Jones teams up with the Canadian boy Ron Ritchie taking on Sherri Martel’s team of the Ravishing Bodies. Jones and Ritchie looked good in the early going of the match up controlling the pace, but that was all for not has the Bodies managed to take control and dominate the action to the end, which saw Donovan pinned Jones following the Double Neck Breaker.

Winners: Ravishing Bodies by pinfall @ 13:58.
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COMMERCIAL
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Bravo and Starr put on quite the match up keeping the fans on the edge of their seat for most of the match up. The action went from inside the ring, to the floor to back inside the ring with both men getting several near falls in the process. With 30 seconds to go in the match up Bravo managed to hook Starr in the Abdominal Stretch, but Starr held on to the bell.

Referee’s decision a 30 minute Time Limit Draw
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COMMERCIAL
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The Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana took on the Japanesse Assasin Mr. Pogo in what was far from a clean scientific match up. Pogo used every dirty trick in the book trying to get the title from Santana, but the champion was resilient in this match up and managed to build up the intensity enough to gain control of the match and dispose of Pogo following the Flying Forearm for the 3 count.

Winner: Still Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana by pinfall @ 19:22.
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Monsoon and Graham do a quick recap of tonights card and invite the fans to join them next month on November 4th for another great night of Professional Wrestling by the WWF.
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(c) WWF 1984

[Captain Charisma]

Dibiase gets the big win in Philly, I can't wait to see him take the title off Hogan @ MSG. Tito vs. Pogo certainly would send the folks home happy, but with a road schedule of taking on Pogo, Saito, and Spoiler I don't like Chico's chances of holding on to the gold. The Samoan Warriors look great, I would L-O-V-E to see them hook it up with Pogo and Saito at some point. The Bodies continue to roll, can't wait to see them finally hook it up with the Fantastics.

[Chitohausen]

I agree with Jeff, it's looking like DiBiase's got Hogan's number, it's only a matter of time before he's holding the gold.

Tito and Pogo was a fun match as well.

[jackknight]

Can't believe they screwed DiBiase out of the Title like that. That match and the IC Title match were definitely the highlights of the night. Really enjoyed DiBiase and Hogan's promos as well. Good show.