WWF Wrestling Challenge – 1990 Results

12/12/89; Nashville, TN; Municipal Auditorium
1/7/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Tony Schiavone; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri regarding Savage’s participation in the 1990 Royal Rumble; featured footage from the previous week’s Ultimate Warrior / Dino Bravo incident from WWF Superstars as well as the closing moments from the Demolition / Colossal Connection tag team title change:
Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Conquistador #1 at 2:24 when Bret pinned the Conquistador following the Hart Attack
Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart & the Canadian Earthquake) pinned Dale Wolfe at the 2-minute mark with the side suplex
Jim Duggan pinned Craig Green at 2:13 with the running clothesline
Hercules defeated John Justice via submission with the backbreaker at 2:38
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Pat Rose & Arvil Hutto at 3:46 when Michaels pinned Hutto following a flying fistdrop from Jannetty’s shoulders 12/12/89; Nashville, TN; Municipal Auditorium
1/14/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Tony Schiavone; featured a ‘Special Report’ segment hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes, focusing on the Royal Rumble event; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jim Duggan, discussing his match with the Big Bossman at the Royal Rumble; included a Royal Rumble Report, featuring comments from many of the participants in the Royal Rumble match:
Jake Roberts pinned George South at 1:19 with a sunset flip; after the bout Jake hit the DDT and placed Damien on his opponent; during the bout, Roberts cut an insert promo about his appearance in the Royal Rumble match
Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Tom Montana at 1:37 with the Rude Awakening; during the bout, Roddy Piper cut an insert promo on meeting Rude during the Royal Rumble match
Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mark Young & Reno Riggins at 3:43 when Riggins submitted to Valentine’s figure-4
Brutus Beefcake defeated Tony Burton via submission at 2:34 with the sleeper; during the bout, Rick Martel cut an insert promo on Beefcake
The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Len Wagner at the 55-second mark with a spinebuster; after the bout, Bossman attached the ball & chain to Wagner’s ankle and dropped the ball on his sternum
Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Mario Mancini at 1:38 with the Perfect Plex 1/3/90; Chattanooga, TN; UTC Arena
1/21/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Tony Schiavone; included a ‘Special Report’, hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes, previewing the Royal Rumble PPV this Sunday afternoon; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, discussing his participation in the Royal Rumble match; featured a Royal Rumble Report hosted by Gene Okerlund with comments from several of the participants:
Roddy Piper pinned Bob Bradley at 1:05 with a back suplex; prior to the bout, Piper cut an insert promo about the Royal Rumble match
WWF Tag Team Champions Andre the Giant & Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Lyn Wagner & Butch Stanley at 3:01 when Andre pinned Stanley with an elbow drop; during the bout, Heenan, Andre, & Haku cut an insert promo saying they would finish off Demolition in the Royal Rumble match this Sunday; after the bout, Demolition came ringside and cleared both of the champions out of the ring and celebrated with the belts
Rick Martel defeated Mark Regan via submission with the Boston crab at 2:20; during the bout, Martel cut an insert promo about the Royal Rumble
Dusty Rhodes (w/ Sapphire) pinned John Justice at 2:21 with the Bionic elbow drop; during the bout, Sapphire cut an insert promo saying she was excited to be a guest of the Brother Love Show at the Royal Rumble
The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Terry Bronson at 1:56 with the sidewalk slam; during the bout, Bossman cut an insert promo on facing Jim Duggan at the Royal Rumble; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed Bronson to the top rope and beat him with the nightstick
The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Reno Riggins & Mike Powell at 1:54 when the Barbarian pinned Powell with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held Howell in the air; during the bout, the Powers of Pain & Fuji cut an insert promo on the Royal Rumble match 1/3/90; Chattanooga, TN; UTC Arena
1/28/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Tony Schiavone; included a ‘Special Report’ segment, hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes where he announced that WrestleMania VI would be held at the Skydome in Toronto; footage was then shown from last week’s Wrestling Challenge of Demolition attacking WWF Tag Team Champions Andre the Giant & Haku; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jake Roberts, where Roberts pulled Ted Dibiase’s Million $ Belt out of his snake bag and challenged Dibiase to come and try to get it back; featured closing comments from Dino Bravo, the Canadian Earthquake, & Jimmy Hart & Tito Santana about the Bravo vs. Santana match next week; also comments from Mr. Perfect & the Genius and WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & WWF IC Champion Ultimate Warrior about their scheduled tag match on this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event:
Jim Duggan pinned Pez Whatley at 2:12 with the running clothesline
The Red Rooster defeated Alan Martin via submission at 2:41 with an elevated chickenwing
The Canadian Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Lee Peak at 1:33 with the sit-down splash; during the bout, Earthquake & Hart cut an insert promo; after the bout, Quake hit a second sit-down splash
The Bushwhackers defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Mike Justice at 3:34 when Luke pinned Justice with a double gutbuster; during the bout, the Bolsheviks cut an insert promo on the Bushwhackers
Bad News Brown pinned Bob Burroughs at 2:56 with the Ghetto Blaster
Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Jim Powers & Alan Reynolds at 3:19 when Reynolds submitted to Valentine’s figure-4; during the bout, Valentine, Honky, & Hart cut an insert promo about now being known as “Rhythm & Blues”
Koko B. Ware pinned Tony Burton at 3:38 with the Ghostbuster; after the bout, Koko got ring announcer Mike McGuirk to do the “Bird” dance 1/3/90; Chattanooga, TN; UTC Arena
2/4/90 – included an opening video package noting the history of Chattanooga, TN; featured Tony Schiavone & Gorilla Monsoon on commentary; included a Special Report segment hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes in which he recapped the Royal Rumble segment between Brother Love, Sensational Sherri, Sapphire, Dusty Rhodes, and Randy Savage; featured an ad promoting WrestleMania VI; included Gene Okerlund conducting a podium interview with Rick Rude, alongside Bobby Heenan, about Roddy Piper; featured a promo by WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan in which he said he needed to know, after recent altercations with WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, who was the biggest force in the WWF; Hogan then issued a challenge to the Warrior for the title; Warrior then cut his own promo in which he said he doesn’t attack from behind or take cheap shots and would bring the challenge to Hogan; included a closing announcement that Bret Hart would face Shawn Michaels the following week, with comments from both men, and that the main event of WrestleMania VI would also be announced at that time:
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated George South & Mike Davis at 2:28 when Michaels pinned South and Jannetty pinned Davis after both men hit the fistdrop off the top; during the bout, Michaels & Jannetty cut an insert promo on Mr. Fuji & the Powers of Pain
Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Dale Wolfe with the Perfect Plex at 2:00; prior to the bout, the Genius read a poem praising Perfect before then introducing him
Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Terry Bronson & Chuck Kilts at 2:07 when Zhukov pinned Kilts with the Hammer & Sickle clothesline to the back of the head; prior to the bout, Volkoff & Zhukov sang the Russian National Anthem; during the match, Volkoff & Zhukov and the Bushwhackers cut insert promos on the other team
Tugboat Thomas pinned Craig Brown with a splash at 1:22; during the bout, Tugboat cut an insert promo on his arrival to the WWF
Hercules defeated Alan Martin via submission with the backbreaker at 1:45
Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart & Earthquake) defeated Tito Santana via count-out at 3:12 after Earthquake hit the sit-down splash at ringside behind the referee’s back 1/23/90; Ft. Myers, FL; Lee Civic Center
2/11/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Tony Schiavone; included a ‘Special Report’ segment, hosted by Lord Afred Hayes, where WWF President Jack Tunney announced the main event of WrestleMania VI would be WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan vs. WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, and that he would decide at a later date which title would be on the line; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Bad News Brown, where Roddy Piper came out and both men brawled on the interview platform until they were broken up by officials; featured highlights from last weeks WWF Superstars of the Jake Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase match and the aftermath in the Brother Love Show with the Big Bossman turning face and aligning with Jake Roberts; comments from Bossman aired afterwards where he made it clear to Dibiase that he couldn’t be bought; featured closing comments from Dusty Rhodes & Sapphire and Rick Martel about their scheduled match the following week:
Brutus Beefcake defeated Pete Sanchez via submission at 1:52 with the sleeper; during the bout, Mr.Perfect & the Genius cut a promo on Beefcake
Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Bill & Tony Mulkey at 2:30 when Honky pinned Bill with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll; during the bout, Rhythm & Blues & Hart cut an insert promo
Koko B. Ware pinned Jerry Lou with the Ghostbuster at 1:49
Bret Hart (w/ Jim Neidhart) fought Shawn Michaels (w/ Marty Jannetty) to a double disqualification at 4:23 when all four men began brawling inside the ring until they were seperated by two referees (Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart)
Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Jim Evans at 1:05 with the sit-down splash; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move again with Evans then being taken out on a stretcher
WWF Tag Team Champions Andre the Giant & Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Rico Fredrico & Jim Gorman at 1:25 when Andre pinned Fredrico with an elbow drop following a side kick from Haku 1/23/90; Ft. Myers, FL; Lee Civic Center
2/18/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Tony Schiavone; included a ‘Special Report’ segment hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes which featured comments from WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan and WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior about their match at WrestleMania VI; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Mr. Perfect & the Genius, discussing Brutus Beefcake and what he did to the Genius at the Royal Rumble, and facing WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan or in tag matches if Hogan could find a partner, with Perfect predicting that by WrestleMania VI he would be defending the WWF World Title; included a WrestleMania VI Report, featuring the announcement of the following matches scheduled for the event: Dusty Rhodes & Sapphire vs. Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri, Demolition vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Andre the Giant & Haku, and Roddy Piper vs. Bad News Brown; featured closing comments from Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri and WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan about their scheduled match this Friday Night with a brief comment from Iron Mike Tyson who was scheduled as the guest referee:
Dusty Rhodes (w/ Sapphire) defeated Rick Martel via disqualification at 3:26 after Martel sprayed Rhodes with his Arrogance cologne; after the bout, Rhodes cleared Martel from the ring after Martel threatened to spray the cologne at Sapphire
Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Al Burke & Terry Bronson at 1:56 when Zhukov pinned Bronson with a clothesline to the back of the head; during the bout, the Bolsheviks cut an insert promo saying they were ready to face any team at WrestleMania VI
Jim Duggan pinned Carl Nelson with the running clothesline at 1:53
Ron Garvin defeated Spike Jones via submission at 1:57 with the Scorpion Deathlock
Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart & Earthquake) pinned Scotty Williams at 1:15 with the side suplex; during the bout Bravo cut a promo about the Ultimate Challenge at WrestleMania VI, saying by the time WrestleMania comes around he would be the one defending the IC title; after the bout, Earthquake hit the sit-down splash on Williams
The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated George Skaaland & Scott Fulton at 1:55 when Barbarian pinned Fulton with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held him in the air; during the bout, the Rockers cut an insert promo on the POP 1/23/90; Ft. Myers, FL; Lee Civic Center
2/25/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Tony Schiavone; included a ‘Special Report’ segment hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes where WWF President Jack Tunney announced that both the WWF World Title and WWF IC Title would be both on the line in the Ultimate Challenge at WrestleMania VI, with comments from WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan and WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior afterwards; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Earthquake & Jimmy Hart, where Earthquake said nobody, including Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior would be able to survive the Earthquake; included a WrestleMania VI Report, hosted by Gene Okerlund which featured the announcement of the following matches scheduled for the event: the Big Bossman vs. Akeem, Hercules vs. Earthquake, and Brutus Beefcake vs. Mr. Perfect:
Demolition Smash pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 3:55 when the momentum of a crossbody put Smash on top
Hercules defeated Dale Wolfe via submission at 1:34 with the backbreaker; during the bout, Herc cut an insert promo saying he would be a winner at WrestleMania VI
Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Omar Atlas at 1:41 with the Rude Awakening; during the bout, Heenan cut an insert promo saying one lucky lady would be receiving the Rude Awakening kiss at WrestleMania VI; after the bout, Rude gave the Rude Awakening kiss to a woman from the audience
The Bushwhackers defeated Alan Martin & Lee Peak at 1:43 when Luke pinned Martin following the double gutbuster
Roddy Piper pinned Pez Whatley at 2:27 with a back suplex; during the bout, Bad News Brown cut an insert promo saying Piper wouldn’t make it to WrestleMania VI
The Red Rooster defeated Tom Stone via submission at 1:35 with an elevated chickenwing; during the bout, Rooster cut an insert promo 2/14/90; Tucson, AZ; Convention Center
3/4/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Tony Schiavone; featured a ‘Special Report’ segment hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes focusing on the ending of the Ultimate Warrior / Dino Bravo match from The Main Event, along with comments from both Warrior and WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Brutus Beefcake, discussing his match with Mr. Perfect at WrestleMana VI, where he said he would give Perfect the “Perfect Haircut” after their match; included a WrestleMania VI Report, hosted by Gene Okerlund which featured the announcement of the following matches for the event: Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo, Tito Santana vs. the Barbarian, and Rick Rude vs. Jimmy Snuka, as well as the world premiere of “Hunka, Hunka, Hunka, Honky Love” from Rhythm & Blues:
Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Louie Spicolli & Ricki Ataki at 2:49 when Honky pinned Ataki following a double back suplex; during the bout, Hart cut an insert promo saying he would unveil a big treat next week for WrestleMania VI (Valentine’s debut with his black dyed hair)
Dusty Rhodes (w/ Sapphire) pinned Conquistador #2 with the Bionic Elbow Drop at 1:50; during the bout, Rhodes & Sapphire cut an insert promo on their match with Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri at WrestleMania VI
Bad News Brown pinned Frankie Valdez at 1:42 with the Ghetto Blaster; during the bout, Brown cut an insert promo on his match with Roddy Piper at WrestleMania VI; after the bout, Brown threw his opponent out of the ring
Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Steve Gatorwolf via submission at 2:47 with the Million $ Dream; during the bout, Dibiase cut an insert promo on his match with Roberts at WrestleMania VI for the Million $ Belt (the debut of Dibiase’s “Money, Money, Money” theme song)
Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Terry Zeller at the 2-minute mark with the splash; during the bout, Akeem cut an insert promo on Bossman where he challenged him to bring his ball & chain to WrestleMania VI, with Akeem saying he would be the one to use it on him 2/14/90; Tucson, AZ; Convention Center
3/11/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Tony Schiavone; included a ‘Special Report’ segment hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes in which he showed a video with Mr. Fuji, Slick, and the Warlord discussing Fuji selling the contract to Slick, and a second video in which Fuji sold the Barbarian’s contract to Bobby Heenan; included comments from WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan and WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior about their match at WrestleMania VI; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Roddy Piper, where Piper appeared with half his face painted black, and discussed his match with Bad News Brown at WrestleMania VI; featured a WrestleMania VI Report hosted by Gene Okerlund, which featured the announcement that Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty would face the Orient Express and Koko B. Ware would face Rick Martel; Okerlund then introduced videos with Rona Barrett who would be appearing at the event, and Robert Goulet who would be singing to the Canadian National Anthem:
Jake Roberts pinned Buddy Rose at 2:36 with the DDT
Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Jerry Monti at 1:19 with the Perfect Plex
Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Mark Ming at 1:13 with the sit-down splash; during the bout, Earthquake cut an insert promo on facing Hercules at WrestleMania VI; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move two more times, resulting in Ming being taken backstage on a stretcher
Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Pez Whatley at 1:11 with the Rude Awakening; during the bout, Rude cut an insert promo on his match with Jimmy Snuka at WrestleMania VI; after the bout, Rude gave the Rude Awakening kiss to a woman from the audience
Jim Duggan pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:26 with the running clothesline; during the bout, Duggan cut an insert promo on his match with Dino Bravo at WrestleMania VI
WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at the 19-second mark with a gorilla press slam and a splash; after the bout, Warrior booted Brawler under the ring
2/14/90; Tucson, AZ; Convention Center
3/18/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Tony Schiavone; included a ‘Special Report’ segment hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes featuring highlights of the Hulk Hogan / Dino Bravo match from the previous week’s WWF Superstars as well as comments from Hogan and WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri, discussing their match with Dusty Rhodes & Sapphire at WrestleMania VI; featured a WrestleMania VI Report hosted by Gene Okerlund, featuring comments from Robert Goulet, Rona Barrett, & Steve Allen who would be appearing at the event, and comments from several of the participants in the matches at the show:
Demolition defeated Dale Wolfe & Steve Desire at 3:01 when Ax pinned Desire following the Decapitation; during the bout, Demolition cut an insert promo on their match with the Colossal Connection at WrestleMania VI
Rick Martel defeated Omar Atlas via submission at 1:35 with the Boston Crab; during the bout, Koko B. Ware cut an insert promo on his match with Martel at WrestleMania VI
Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & the Black Knight at 2:37 when Bret pinned Knight following the Hart Attack; during the bout, the Hart Foundation cut an insert promo on their match with the Bolsheviks at WrestleMania VI and challenged the winners of the Demolition vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Andre the Giant & Haku match
The Big Bossman pinned Black Bart at 1:14 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed Bart to the top rope and beat him with the nightstick
The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Jim Powers & Pez Whatley at 3:39 when Tanaka pinned Whatley following a forearm smash from Sato from the top rope as Tanaka held Whatley in a backslide; during the bout, the Rockers cut an insert promo on their match with the Orient Express at WrestleMania VI 3/7/90; San Francisco, CA; Cow Palace
3/25/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Tony Schiavone; included a ‘Special Report’ segment, hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes showing the history so far between WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan and WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior leading up to WrestleMania VI, with comments also from both men about the Ultimate Challenge; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Dusty Rhodes & Sapphire, discussing their match with Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri at WrestleMania VI; included a WrestleMania VI Report, hosted by Gene Okerlund, featuring comments from several of the participants in the matches as well as Steve Allen, Robert Goulet, & Rona Barrett:
Brutus Beefcake defeated Steve Vega via submission at 2:06 with the sleeper; during the bout, Beefcake cut an insert promo on his match with Mr. Perfect at WrestleMania VI
Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Ricki Ataki at 1:23 with the side suplex; during the bout, Dino Bravo cut an insert promo on his match with Bravo at WrestleMania VI; in a non-televised segment after the bout, Ron Garvin made the save against Bravo and Jimmy Hart
Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Dale Wolfe at 1:35 with the Perfect Plex; during the bout, Perfect cut an insert promo on his match with Brutus Beefcake at WrestleMania VI
Jake Roberts pinned Darryl Nickel at 1:41 with the DDT; during the bout, Ted Dibiase cut an insert promo on his match with Roberts at WrestleMania VI for the Million $ Belt
Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Nito Gomez at 1:05 with the splash; during the bout, Akeem & Slick cut an insert promo on Akeem’s match with the Big Bossman at WrestleMania VI
3/7/90; San Francisco, CA; Cow Palace
4/1/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Tony Schiavone (Schiavone’s final appearance); included a ‘Special Report’ segment, hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes, showing footage from last weeks WWF Superstars of Rhythm & Blues attacking the Bushwhackers with their guitars; featured last minute comments from WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior and WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan about the Ultimate Challenge at WrestleMania VI; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with the Big Bossman, discussing his match with Akeem at WrestleMania VI; included a WrestleMania VI Report, hosted by Gene Okerlund, featuring comments from several of the participants in the matches as well as Steve Allen, Robert Goulet, & Rona Barrett:
Jim Duggan pinned Bob Bradley at 2:22 with the running clothesline; during the bout, Dino Bravo & Jimmy Hart cut an insert promo on Bravo’s match with Duggan at WrestleMania VI
Bad News Brown pinned Mark Ming at 2:11 with the Ghetto Blaster; during the bout, Roddy Piper cut an insert promo on his match with Brown at WrestleMania VI; after the bout, Brown threw his opponent out of the ring
Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Omar Atlas via submission at 2:22 with the Million $ Dream; during the bout, Jake Roberts cut an insert promo on his match with Dibiase at WrestleMania VI
The Barbarian (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jerry Monti at 2:50 with a boot to the face; during the bout, Barbarian & Heenan cut an insert promo on Barbarian’s match with Tito Santana at WrestleMania VI
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Black Bart & the Black Knight at 2:46 when Jannetty pinned Knight following double flying fistdrops off the top; during the bout, the Orient Express & Mr. Fuji cut an insert promo on their match with the Rockers at WrestleMania VI 3/7/90; San Francisco, CA; Cow Palace
4/8/90 – featured Vince McMahon subbing for Gorilla Monsoon, and included the return of Bobby Heenan to color commentary replacing Tony Schiavone; included a ‘Special Report’ segment where Gene Okerlund discussed the results of Ultimate Challenge from WrestleMania VI as video shots were shown of the Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior match; it was also announced that WWF President Jack Tunney had stated he would not sanction a rematch between the two and that both men should go on their separate destinies; featured Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Rick Martel, discussing Martel appearing in an upcoming spread in the WWF Magazine; included a promo from Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart, saying they were coming for WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition and their titles; featured a promo from Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan in a gym, challenging the new WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior to a title match saying Rude was the only man to beat Warrior for a title in the past and he would do it again; included a promo from Earthquake & Jimmy Hart saying that the reason Hulk Hogan lost the WWF World title at WrestleMania VI was because of him attacking Hogan weeks earlier, with a promo from Hogan following, upset that he would not be allowed a rematch against new WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior and that after he goes through Earthquake and becomes #1 contender again that Tunney would have no choice but to give him the rematch:
Hercules defeated the Brooklyn Brawler via submission at 2:41 with the backbreaker
The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Paul Roma & Omar Atlas at 3:17 when Sato pinned Atlas following a double axe handle off the top from Tanaka as Sato held Atlas in the air over his back; during the bout, Fuji cut on insert promo on the Rockers
Roddy Piper pinned Conquistador #2 at the 30-second mark with a neckbreaker; during the bout, Bad News Brown cut an insert promo on Piper; Piper wrestled the match with half his face painted black; after the bout, Piper unmasked the Conquistador but he quickly covered his face with the towel Piper had brought to the ring with him, keeping his identity still a secret
Ron Garvin defeated Steve Vega via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 2:33
Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Jim Gorman at 1:32 with the sit-down splash; during the bout, Earthquake cut an insert promo saying he was coming for Hulk Hogan; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move twice more with Gorman then being taken out on a stretcher
Tito Santana pinned Buddy Rose at 2:36 with the flying forearm
Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mark Young & Louie Spicolli at 2:50 when Honky pinned Spicolli following a double back suplex; during the bout, the Bushwhackers cut an insert promo on Rhythm & Blues 4/3/90; Syracuse, NY; Onondoga War Memorial
4/15/90 – hosted by Vince McMahon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment with Jack Tunney announcing that WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior had surrendered the IC title as a result of WrestleMania VI and that a tournament would be held to declare a new champion; featured a ticket promo for WrestleMania VII; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Earthquake & Jimmy Hart, saying that Earthquake was solely behind Hulk Hogan losing the WWF Championship, and discussing what he did to Jim Duggan at WrestleMania VI; featured footage of Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan in a gym, with Rude claiming Warrior’s days as WWF World Champion were numbered:
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Chris Duffy & Scott Colontonio at 2:53 when Ax pinned Colontonio following the Decapitation; during the bout, Demolition cut an insert promo, where they said they were ready for the challenge from the Hart Foundation
Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Jimmy Long at 1:48 with the side suplex; during the bout, Dino Bravo & Jimmy Hart cut an insert promo where Bravo said he would win the just announced IC title tournament
The Big Bossman pinned Conquistador #1 at 1:59 with the sidewalk slam; during the bout, Bossman cut an insert promo threatening Ted Dibiase
Mr. Perfect pinned Tony Ulysses at 2:27 with the Perfect Plex; during the bout, Perfect cut an insert promo demanding Jack Tunney put him in the IC title tournament
Jake Roberts pinned Joe Champ at 3:14 with the DDT; during the bout, Roberts cut an insert promo saying he can find fear in any man
The Warlord (w/ Slick) pinned Mitch Ryder at 1:54 with the running powerslam; during the bout, a video insert aired previewing a WWF Magazine story on Mr. Fuji selling the contracts of the Powers of Pain
The Bushwhackers defeated Paul Perez & Bob Bradley at 3:07 when Luke pinned Perez following the double gutbuster; prior to the bout, footage aired of the Bushwhackers disrupting Rhythm & Blues concert at WrestleMania VI, and during the match, Rhythm & Blues cut an insert promo promising to get even 4/3/90; Syracuse, NY; Onondoga War Memorial
4/22/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes, showing footage of Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri attacking Dusty Rhodes & Sapphire on last week’s WWF Superstars, with comments afterwards from Savage & Sherri; included footage of the ending of the Rockers vs. Orient Express match at WrestleMania VI; featured footage of Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan in a gym, with Rude claiming Warrior’s days as WWF World Champion were numbered; featured Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Bad News Brown in which Okerlund presented him with a birthday present; when Bad News opened the box he found a rubber snake inside and freaked out; a brief promo from Jake Roberts later wishing Brown a happy birthday revealed Roberts was the one who sent the gift:
Brutus Beefcake defeated Chris Duffy via submission with the sleeper at 2:39; during the bout, the Genius cut an insert promo
Rick Martel defeated Mario Mancini via submission at 1:55 with the Boston Crab
The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Mark Thomas & Ben Allen at 2:41 when Sato pinned Allen with the sit-down powerbomb; during the bout, the Rockers cut an insert promo on the Orient Express
Jimmy Snuka pinned the Brooklyn Brawler 2:16 with a diving headbutt from the middle turnbuckle; during the bout, Snuka cut an insert promo and said he would win the IC Title tournament
Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Black Bart & Al Polic at 2:18 when Bret pinned Polic following the Hart Attack; during the bout, the Hart Foundation cut an insert promo on WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
Akeem pinned Mike Williams at 1:51 with a splash; during the bout, Slick cut an insert promo, saying Akeem would be the new IC Champion
Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Sonny Blaze via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:31; during the bout, Dibiase cut an insert promo claiming the Big Bossman would pay the price for crossing him
4/3/90; Syracuse, NY; Onondoga War Memorial
4/29/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing the falling out between Andre the Giant and Bobby Heenan at WrestleMania along with comments from Heenan saying he would spit on Andre when he comes crawling back to the family; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jake Roberts, discussing Bad News Brown; featured a ticket promo for WrestleMania VII; included footage of Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan in a gym, with Rude hitting a punching back that had WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior’s face airbrushed onto it; featured closing comments from WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior about his match with Haku this weekend on Saturday Night’s Main Event, as well as Hulk Hogan about his match with Mr. Perfect:
Dusty Rhodes (w/ Sapphire) pinned an unknown at 1:57 with the Bionic elbow drop; during the bout, Rhodes & Sapphire cut an insert promo on Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri
Mr. Perfect pinned Mario Mancini with the Perfect Plex at 2:56; during the bout, Perfect cut an insert promo saying he would beat Jimmy Snuka in the first round of the IC Title tournament on his way to capturing the title
Jim Duggan pinned Dale Wolfe at 2:27 with the running clothesline
Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mark Frear & George Skaaland at 2:36 when Honky pinned Frear following a double back suplex; during the bout, the Bushwhackers cut an insert promo about Rhythm & Blues
The Barbarian (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jim McPherson at 2:28 with a clothesline off the top
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Sonny Austin & Paul Diamond at 3:46 when Michaels pinned Austin following double flying fistdrops off the top; during the bout, the Orient Express & Mr. Fuji cut an insert promo with Fuji warning the Rockers not to cross him or things would get salty
Paul Roma pinned Buddy Rose at 2:19 with a powerslam 4/3/90; Syracuse, NY; Onondoga War Memorial
5/6/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing Hulk Hogan’s appearance on the Brother Love Show on last weeks WWF Superstars; included the Hart Foundation vs. Bolsheviks match from WrestleMania VI; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri, discussing Dusty Rhodes & Sapphire, with Savage saying he would make Rhodes kiss Sherri’s feet; included footage of Rick Rude in training for his upcoming world title shot against the Ultimate Warrior; featured closing comments from Rick Martel and Roddy Piper about their IC title tournament match taking place the following week:
Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Mike Durham at 1:54 with the sit-down splash; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move twice more with Durham then taken out on a stretcher
Bad News Brown pinned Mark Thomas at 3:28 with the Ghetto Blaster; during the bout, Brown cut an insert promo on facing Jake Roberts
Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov at 1:51 when Bret pinned Zhukov following the Hart Attack; after the bout, the Bolsheviks began fighting with each other until referees broke the two up
Tugboat pinned Black Bart at 2:46 with a splash; during the bout, Tugboat cut an insert promo
Tito Santana pinned Pez Whatley at 3:06 with the flying forearm; during the bout, Tugboat cut an insert promo saying he would win the IC title
The Big Bossman pinned Buddy Rose at 1:09 with the sidewalk slam; during the bout, Ted Dibiase cut an insert promo on the Bossman 4/24/90; San Antonio, TX; Freeman Coliseum
5/13/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included footage of the ending of the Brutus Beefcake / Dino Bravo IC title tournament match from this week’s WWF Superstars to begin the show; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing the Bolsheviks fighting with each other after losing their tag match to the Hart Foundation last week, and then comments from the Bolsheviks stating they had resolved the tension between the two; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Ted Dibiase & Virgil, discussing the Big Bossman; featured footage of Rick Rude with Bobby Heenan, with Rude in training for an upcoming world title match against the Ultimate Warrior; included footage from WrestleMania VI of Dusty Rhodes introducing Miss Elizabeth to be in his and Sapphire’s corner for their match; included closing comments from Mr. Perfect and Tito Santana about their IC Title tournament final match to take place the following week:
Jimmy Snuka pinned Paul Diamond at 3:38 with the splash off the top
The Genius pinned Dale Wolfe at 2:28 with a somersault splash off the top; during the bout, Genius cut an insert promo discussing Brutus Beefcake
WWF IC Championship Tournament Quarter Finals: Roddy Piper fought Rick Martel to a double disqualification at 5:25 after Martel got hit Arrogance spray can and began spraying it at Piper, who then retaliated by getting a steel chair; this bout took place after Mr. Perfect won the tournament but was aired one week prior to the tournament finals
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Black Knight & Buddy Rose at 2:58 when Ax pinned Knight following the Decapitation
Koko B. Ware pinned Randy Neverman at 2:30 with the Ghostbuster
The Warlord (w/ Slick) pinned Sonny Blaze at 2:33 with the running powerslam; during the bout, Slick and Warlord cut an insert promo about Warlord’s new look and ring attire 4/24/90; San Antonio, TX; Freeman Coliseum
5/20/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing the incident with Earthquake & Jim Duggan from last week’s WWF Superstars, and comments from Earthquake and Duggan afterwards; included a promo from Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri about the new WWF Magazine; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with the Big Bossman, discussing his feud with Ted Dibiase; featured footage of Rick Rude with Bobby Heenan, with Rude in training for an upcoming world title match against the Ultimate Warrior, where Rude was shown rope climbing; featured the Tito Santana vs. Mr. Perfect IC Title tournament finals from this weeks WWF Superstars, shown in full:
The Bushwhackers defeated Mark Ming & the Brooklyn Brawler at 3:43 when Luke pinned Ming following the double gutbuster; during the bout, the Bushwhackers cut an insert promo on Rhythm & Blues
The Barbarian (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Ray Majori at 2:46 with a clothesline off the top; during the bout, Heenan cut an insert promo with Barbarian at his side about his new man
Tugboat pinned Bob Bradley at 2:23 with the splash; during the bout, Hulk Hogan cut an insert promo, praising Tugboat and could be seen watching Tugboat’s match, poking his head through the curtain and then celebrated with Tugboat in the ring after the match
Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Stephen DeLeon at 2:33 with a splash
The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Bobby Perez & Jim Brunzell at 3:18 when Sato pinned Perez with a sit-down powerbomb
4/24/90; San Antonio, TX; Freeman Coliseum
5/27/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a Special Report segment hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes, with Boris Zhukov challenging Nikolai Volkoff to a match, with Volkoff accepting; featured Hillbilly Jim promoting WWF ice cream bars; included an Event Center with Sean Mooney, featuring comments from Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart, the Warlord (w/ Slick), Koko B. Ware, the Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji), Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Queen Sherri), and the Big Bossman; featured Gene Okerlund conducting a podium interview with Dusty Rhodes & Sapphire, who vowed revenge on Savage & Sherri for humiliating Sapphire; included a vignette with Rick Rude training with Bobby Heenan in preparation to challenge WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior:
Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Jim Powers & Rudy Gonzalez at 2:59 when Honky pinned Gonzalez following a double back suplex; during the bout, Rhythm & Blues and Jimmy Hart cut an insert promo on the Bushwhackers
Hercules defeated Bob Bradley via submission at 2:17 with the backbreaker
Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Omar Atlas at 1:38 with a side kick to the face
Jim Duggan pinned Pez Whatley with the running clothesline at 2:55; during the bout, Duggan cut an insert promo on Earthquake
Bad News Brown pinned Jim Gorman at 2:12 with the Ghetto Blaster; during the bout, Jake Roberts cut an insert promo on Brown
Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Louie Spicolli at 2:16 with the side suplex; during the bout, Bravo & Hart cut an insert promo on the Red Rooster
Brutus Beefcake defeated Kenny Johnson via submission with the sleeper at 2:13 5/14/90; Madison, WI; Dane County Coliseum
6/3/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; featured a ‘Special Report’ showing footage of last weeks Brother Love Show on WWF Superstars where Earthquake attacked Hulk Hogan; comments aired afterwards where Earthquake & Jimmy Hart gloated over ending Hulk Hogan’s career and comments from Tugboat who was visibly upset over the incident; also during the segment a ‘Get Well Hulk’ address was given for fans wanting to send well wishes to Hogan; featured a Bushwhackers WWF Ice Cream Bars promo; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan, where they demanded Okerlund introduce him as the next WWF Champion, and said that there would be no more Rude Awakening kisses until Rude becomes champion (Rude’s first appearance with his new haircut):
WWF IC Champion Mr. Perfect (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Warren Bianchi at 2:17 with the Perfect Plex; during the bout, Mr. Perfect & Bobby Heenan cut an insert promo saying everyone now has the chance to see a perfect IC Champion
The Warlord (w/ Slick) pinned Frank DeFalco at the 2-minute mark with a running powerslam; during the bout, Warlord & Slick cut an insert promo
Jimmy Snuka pinned Pez Whatley at 2:02 with the splash off the top
Bad News Brown pinned Red Tyler at 1:49 with the Ghetto Blaster; just as the opening bell rang, Tyler pulled a rubber snake out of his tights and Brown ran halfway up the aisle before returning and attacking Tyler from behind; after the bout, Brown stomped on the snake and dropped a chair on it
Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Tom Stone & Tom Bennett at 3:38 when Bret pinned Bennett following the Hart Attack; during the bout, WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition cut an insert promo on facing the Hart Foundation
Tito Santana pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 1:42 with the flying forearm
Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Paul Roma via submission at 3:03 with the Million $ Dream 5/14/90; Madison, WI; Dane County Coliseum
6/10/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included the Nikolai Volkoff vs. Boris Zhukov match from last week’s WWF Superstars; featured Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Earthquake & Jimmy Hart, talking about putting Hulk Hogan out of wrestling, and his feud with Jim Duggan:
Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Sonny Rogers with the Rude Awakening
The Big Bossman pinned Black Bart at 1:55 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick; during the bout, Ted Dibiase with Virgil cut an insert promo on Bossman
Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Scott Colton at 1:36 with a splash
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jeff Johnson & Tom Bennett at 3:36 when Michaels pinned Johnson following double flying fistdrops off the top; during the bout, Mr. Fuji with the Orient Express cut an insert promo on the Rockers
Dusty Rhodes (w/ Sapphire) pinned Al Burke at 1:43 with the Bionic Elbow drop
The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Koko B. Ware & Jim Evans at 3:05 when Sato pinned Evans with a sit-down powerbomb; during the bout, the Rockers cut an insert promo on the Orient Express 5/14/90; Madison, WI; Dane County Coliseum
6/17/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment regarding Hulk Hogan’s attack from Earthquake with more comments from Earthquake & Jimmy Hart as well as Tugboat; included footage of the Bad News Brown / Jake Roberts confrontation from last weeks WWF Superstars; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jake Roberts, discussing his feud with Bad News Brown; included a promo from Ted Dibiase in Cobb County, GA, with one of the Big Bossman’s old teachers – Miss Kofer, who said Bossman was probably the worst student she ever taught, and that he only achieved F’s in his grades:
Brutus Beefcake defeated Spike Jones via submission with the sleeper at 3:06; during the bout, Brutus Beefcake cut an insert promo on WWF IC Champion Mr. Perfect saying he would beat him again like he did at WrestleMania VI, this time for the IC title
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Wilt Jones & Kent Carlson at 2:35 when Ax pinned Carlson following the Decapitation; during the bout, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart cut an insert promo on Demolition
Boris Zhukov pinned George Anderson at 1:37 with a clothesline to the back of the head; prior to the bout, Zhukov sang the Russian National Anthem; during the bout, Zhukov cut an insert promo saying he would destroy Nikolai Volkoff; after the bout, Zhukov took his boot off and attacked Anderson with it
Jim Duggan pinned Paul Diamond at 2:02 with the running clothesline
The Honkytonk Man & Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Hillbilly Jim & Randy Fox at the 3-minute mark when Valentine pinned Fox following a double back suplex; during the bout, Rhythm & Blues and Jimmy Hart cut an insert promo on the Bushwhackers
Rick Martel defeated Jim Powers via submission at 3:37 with the Boston Crab; during the bout, Ron Garvin cut an insert promo on Martel
Tugboat pinned Pez Whatley at 1:56 with the splash; during the bout, Dino Bravo cut an insert promo saying he would end Tugboat’s career like Earthquake did to Hulk Hogan 6/5/90; Rochester, NY; War Memorial Auditorium
6/24/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment regarding Hulk Hogan’s condition, with comments from Tugboat, where he read one of the letters sent to Hogan from a fan, and comments from several WWF Superstars – Brutus Beefcake, the Rockers, Tito Santana, and Jim Duggan and saying Hogan would come back; featured Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri, discussing their feud with Dusty Rhodes, Sapphire, and Miss Elizabeth, with Savage saying that Elizabeth would kiss Brother Love’s feet; featured a Brother Love WWF Ice Cream Bars promo:
The Bushwhackers defeated Dale Wolfe & Bill Garlets when Luke pinned Garlets following the double gutbuster at 2:58; during the bout, a doctor cut an insert promo, saying doing the Bushwhacker march was a good form of exercise
Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Mike Pocari at 1:38 with the sit-down splash; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move two more times resulting in Pocari being taken out on a stretcher; during the bout, Gene Okerlund interviewed a fan in the audience about Hulk Hogan, with the fan saying Hogan will return
Nikolai Volkoff pinned Buddy Rose at 1:10 with a clothesline to the back of the head; during the bout, Boris Zhukov cut an insert promo on Volkoff
Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Brady Boone at 1:28 with the Rude Awakening
The Big Bossman pinned Chris Duffy at 2:07 with the sidewalk slam; during the bout, Bossman cut an insert promo on Ted Dibiase
Jimmy Snuka pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:49 with the top rope splash
Jake Roberts pinned Mike Williams at 2:46 with the DDT 6/5/90; Rochester, NY; War Memorial Auditorium
7/1/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan included a ‘Special Report’ segment regarding Hulk Hogan’s condition, with the announcement that he had significantly improved, with a special music video tribute also airing; included a Nikolai Volkoff WWF Ice Cream Bars promo; featured Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Boris Zhukov, discussing his feud with Nikolai Volkoff; included the Honkytonk Man & Greg Valentine performing “Honka Honka Honky Love” on the interview stage; featured a promo from Ted Dibiase with Virgil in Cobb County, GA where Dibiase spoke to a young man who said the Big Bossman was a bully to him and all the kids when he was younger, but would be nowhere to be seen to fight someone his own size:
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Paul Diamond at 4:07 when Jannetty pinned Brawler following double flying fistdrops off the top
The Barbarian (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Mark Bee at 2:01 with a clothesline off the top
Brutus Beefcake defeated Dennis Allen via submission at 3:08 with the sleeper; during the bout, WWF IC Champion Mr. Perfect cut an insert promo, saying that Beefcake was a perfect loser
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition Smash & Crush (w/ Demolition Ax) defeated Duane Gill & Barry Hardy at 3:34 when Crush pinned Gill following the Decapitation; during the bout, the three members of Demolition cut a promo on the Hart Foundation
Jim Duggan pinned Joe Champ at 2:40 with the running clothesline; during the bout, Earthquake cut an insert promo on Duggan
Bad News Brown pinned Scott Colontonio at 2:39 with the Ghetto Blaster; during the bout, Gene Okerlund interviewed a fan in the crowd, who said Damien would take care of Brown when he meets Jake Roberts in the ring 6/5/90; Rochester, NY; War Memorial Auditorium
7/8/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment, focusing on Hulk Hogan and that he would make an announcement on his future the following week; featured a WWF Ice Cream Bars promo from WWF referee Freddie Sparta; featured highlights of Crush’s debut with Demolition on Challenge last week; featured Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition – Ax, Smash, & Crush, where they said adding Crush to the team was a message to the Hart Foundation because they could do what they want and that Crush was just like Ax and Smash and didn’t care about anyone including the fans; featured a promo from Ted Dibiase with Virgil in Cobb County, GA where he spoke with the Big Bossman’s alleged old high school football coach – Coach Patton, who made out that Bossman was terrible at football, with Dibiase saying he had again proved that Bossman was just a dumb hick from a stupid hick town like everyone else from here:
Dusty Rhodes (w/ Sapphire) pinned Bob Bradley at 2:08 with the Bionic Elbow drop
Rick Martel defeated Brady Boone via submission with the Boston Crab at 2:30; during the bout, Gene Okerlund was in the front row describing the smell of Martel’s Arrogance cologne
Tugboat pinned Will Douglas at 1:45 with a splash from the middle turnbuckle; during the bout, Dino Bravo & Jimmy Hart walked around ringside
The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Hercules & Jim McPherson at 1:46 when Sato pinned McPherson with the sit-down powerbomb; after the bout, Hercules was double-teamed and attacked with Fuji’s cane until Paul Roma made the save; it was announced during the match that Hercules was a sub. for McPherson’s partner who didn’t show up and Hercules volunteered himself for the match
Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Jim Powers at 1:48 with the side suplex; during the bout, Bravo cut an insert promo, saying that Hulk Hogan should do everyone a favour and retire; during the bout, Tugboat walked around ringside
Koko B. Ware pinned Dale Wolfe at 2:13 with a bulldog
WWF IC Champion Mr. Perfect (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Mark Thomas at 3:38 with the Perfect Plex 6/26/90; Huntington, WV; Civic Center
7/15/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; featured the announcement Hulk Hogan would make his return to the ring at Summer Slam and face Earthquake during a 6-minute promo segment, where he stated “HELL NO” he wasn’t retiring and he had been reborn and got slightly emotional when talking about how Tugboat had helped him over the past few weeks; during the segment, Hogan announced Tugboat would be in his corner at Summer Slam; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Nikolai Volkoff, who thanked Jim Duggan for presenting him with the American flag, and that he never felt better; featured a Ron Garvin WWF Ice Cream Bar promo; featured a promo from Ted Dibiase in Cobb County, GA:
The Bushwhackers defeated Tom Bennett & Kent Carlson at 2:47 when Butch pinned Carlson following the double gutbuster
Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Scott Colton at 1:40 with the sit-down splash; during the bout, Tugboat cut an insert promo about appearing in Hulk Hogan’s corner at Summer Slam; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move twice more, causing Colton to be taken out on a stretcher
The Legion of Doom defeated Bob Bradley & Al Burke at 1:47 when Road Warrior Hawk pinned Burke following the Doomsday Device; during the bout, WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition cut an insert promo on LOD, saying they were Demolition ripoffs (LOD’s TV debut)
Bad News Brown pinned Brian Costello at 1:30 with the Ghetto Blaster; during the bout, Brown cut an insert promo on Jake Roberts, saying he would have a surprise for Roberts soon, just saying that it stunk and weighed over 200 pounds
Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jim Evans at 2:01 with a side kick to the face
Tito Santana pinned Pez Whatley at 3:02 with the flying forearm
The Warlord (w/ Slick) pinned Gary Jackson at 1:30 with the running powerslam; during the bout, Warlord & Slick cut an insert promo 6/26/90; Huntington, WV; Civic Center
7/22/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; featured a ‘Special Report’ segment where it was announced Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart would face WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition at Summer Slam in a Best 2 out of 3 falls contest and only two members of Demolition would be allowed at ringside; footage was also shown of the Brother Love Show involving the Harts and Dmeolition from last week WWF Superstars, and comments from both teams; it was also announced that despite Brutus Beefcake being sidelined with injury that WWF IC Champion Mr. Perfect will still defend the IC Title at Summer Slam; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior, where he discussed his steel cage match with Rick Rude at Summer Slam, and that he would still be facing Rude in singles matches on the road to the Summer Slam; included a promo from Sapphire showing a bracelet she had received from a mystery admirer:
The Big Bossman pinned Buddy Rose at 2:01 with the sidewalk slam; during the bout, Ted Dibiase with Virgil cut an insert promo on Bossman
The Barbarian (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Troy Williams at 2:32 with the clothesline off the top
Boris Zhukov pinned Red Tyler at 1:51 with a clothesline to the back of the head; prior to the bout, Zhukov sung the Russian National Anthem
Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Darnell Yates & Reno Riggins at 2:07 when Honky pinned Yates following a double back suplex; during the bout, the Bushwhackers cut an insert promo
Jim Duggan pinned Paul Diamond at 1:53 with the running clothesline 6/26/90; Huntington, WV; Civic Center
7/29/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; featured a ‘Special Report’ segment showing last week’s incident from WWF Superstars between the Rockers and Hercules & Paul Roma, with comments from Roma & Hercules then airing where they introduced their new manager Slick and said they will be known as Power & Glory; included a promo from Sapphire showing a bracelet and necklace she had received from a mystery admirer; included a Summer Slam Report hosted by Gene Okerlund with the announcement that Jake Roberts would face Bad News Brown with the Big Bossman as the guest referee and that Brown would be bringing 200 pounds of Harlem sewer rats with him; comments also aired from Earthquake & Jimmy Hart, Hulk Hogan & Tugboat, & WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior; featured a vignette of Sgt. Slaughter where he complained of the smell and said it was an awful smell like Nikolai Volkoff and peace, and that their needs to be a smell or war and Volkoff will be defeated; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan, discussing Rude’s match at Summer Slam; featured a promo from Bad News Brown with his Harlem sewer rats; included closing comments from Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan and WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior about their match on Saturday Night’s Main Event this weekend:
WWF IC Champion Mr. Perfect (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jim Brunzell at 2:48 with the Perfect Plex after Brunzell missed a dropkick
Jimmy Snuka pinned Tony Burton at 2:35 with the splash off the top
Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Mike Shelton at 1:12 with the side suplex; during the bout, Bravo cut an insert promo on his appearance at Summer Slam
Tugboat pinned Black Bart at 1:50 with a splash from the middle turnbuckle
Jake Roberts pinned Gary Richardson at 2:18 with the DDT
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition Crush & Smash (w/ Demolition Ax) defeated Tom Stone & Spike Jones at 2:38 when Crush pinned Jones following the Decapitation; during the bout, the Legion of Doom cut an insert promo on Demolition 7/17/90; Des Moines, IA; Veterans Memorial Auditorium
8/5/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; featured the interview with Hulk Hogan from last week’s Saturday Night’s Main Event; featured a Bushwhackers WWF Ice Cream bar promo; featured a Summer Slam Report, hosted by Gene Okerlund where the following matches were announced to take place at the show: Dusty Rhodes vs. Randy Savage, Sapphire vs. Sensational Sherri, and Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Paul Roma & Hercules, comments were also featured from all four parties in the double main event; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Dusty Rhodes & Sapphire, where Sapphire announced she had been given a free trip on a cruise around the world from her mystery admirer; featured a promo from Sgt. Slaughter on Nikolai Volkoff:
The Big Bossman pinned Al Burke at 1:15 with the sidewalk slam; during the bout, Bossman cut an insert promo on his appearance as guest referee at Summer Slam
Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Ricky Rice via submission with the Million $ Dream at 1:39; during the bout, Dibiase cut an insert promo, showing his action figure, saying it was the best that money could buy
Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Black Bart & Kent Carlson at 2:16 when Bret pinned Carlson following the Hart Attack; during the bout, WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition cut an insert promo on their match with the Harts at Summer Slam
Kerry Von Erich pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with the Tornado Punch at 1:53
The Legion of Doom defeated Buddy Rose & Tom Bennett at 1:16 when Road Warrior Hawk pinned Bennett following the Doomsday Device; during the bout, WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition cut an insert promo saying they would give LOD an attitude adjustment, once they get through with the Hart Foundation at Summer Slam
The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Jim Evans & Randy Fox at 1:22 when Sato pinned Evans with the sit-down powerbomb; during the bout, Jim Duggan & Nikolai Volkoff cut an insert promo saying they would hope to team up soon 7/17/90; Des Moines, IA; Veterans Memorial Auditorium
8/12/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included footage from last week�s WWF Superstars of Nikolai Volkoff receiving a medal of honor from the Boy Scouts of America; featured a promo from Sgt. Slaughter where he announced he will the guest of a real American – Brother Love – at Summer Slam; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Bad News Brown:, where Brown appeared with his box of Harlem sewer rats (which were hidden from view) and fed them a t-bone steak, demonstrating what they would do to Jake Roberts’ snake Damien at Summer Slam; included a promo from Sapphire where she showed off a 16-carat diamond ring she received from her unknown admirer:
Jim Duggan pinned Black Bart at 1:46 with the running clothesline
Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Randy Fox at 1:39 with the Rude Awakening
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Spike Jones & Iron Mike Sharpe at 3:34 when Michaels pinned Jones following double flying fistdrops off the top; during the bout, Power & Glory & Slick cut an insert promo on their match with the Rockers at Summer Slam
Kerry Von Erich pinned Pez Whatley at 2:28 with the Tornado Punch; during the bout, WWF IC Champion Mr. Perfect cut an insert promo on Von Erich challenging him to a match, with Perfect saying he wasn’t worth it
Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart & Dino Bravo) pinned Red Tyler with the sit-down splash at 1:44; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move twice more resulting in Tyler being taken out on a stretcher 7/17/90; Des Moines, IA; Veterans Memorial Auditorium
8/19/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; featured footage of last weeks interview with Bad News Brown to begin the broadcast; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing last weeks confrontation with WWF IC Champion Mr. Perfect and Kerry Von Erich, with comments from both airing after Perfect accepted Von Erich’s challenge for Summer Slam; featured a promo from Sgt. Slaughter on Nikolai Volkoff, with Slaughter saying he would present his Great American Award to the only deserving American – Brother Love, at Summer Slam; included a Summer Slam Report, hosted by Gene Okerlund, where it was announced Tito Santana would face Rick Martel at the event, and also featured comments from Dusty Rhodes, Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri, Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart, and Earthquake, Dino Bravo, & Jimmy Hart; included a promo from Sapphire at a garage where she picked out a $28,000 cadillac and drove away in it, after being told she could get any car she wants as a gift from her mystery admirer; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior, discussing his match with Rick Rude at Summer Slam; included a promo from Hulk Hogan while working out in a gym, discussing his match with Earthquake at Summer Slam; at the close of the show, it was announced that Tugboat had been attacked by Earthquake & Dino Bravo on this week’s WWF Superstars and footage would be shown next week:
Jake Roberts pinned Bob Bradley with the DDT at 1:23; during the bout, the Big Bossman cut an insert promo about Bad News Brown, saying he would handle his Harlem sewer rats if he brings them to Summer Slam
WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition Ax & Smash (w/ Demolition Crush) defeated Ronnie Garvin & Troy Williams when Ax pinned Williams after the Decapitation at 2:05; during the bout, the Legion of Doom cut an insert promo on Demolition
Nikolai Volkoff pinned Tom Stone with a clothesline to the back of the head at the 57-second mark
Paul Roma & Hercules (w/ Slick) defeated Scott Colton & Rick Rice when Roma pinned Colton with a splash off the top, after a superplex from Herc at 2:08
The Barbarian (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Warren Bianchi with a clothesline off the top at 1:26
The Bushwhackers defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Pez Whatley when Butch pinned Sharpe after the battering ram at 1:49 8/7/90; Springfield, MA; Civic Center
8/26/90 – hosted by Vince McMahon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing last weeks incident from WWF Superstars where Tugboat was attacked by Earthquake & Dino Bravo, and saved by the Big Bossman, comments then aired from Earthquake, Dino Bravo, & Jimmy Hart, about Hogan now being all alone at Summer Slam; included a Summer Slam Report, hosted by Gene Okerlund, with comments from Rick Rude, WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior, WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition, Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri, and the announcement that the Warlord would be replacing Rick Martel in his scheduled match with Tito Santana due to a previous modeling engagement; featured a promo from Sapphire, where she sported a new mink coat from her mystery admirer and said the best gift of all would be coming this Monday at Summer Slam; included the Brother Love Show from this week’s WWF Superstars with guest Hulk Hogan, where he introduced the Big Bossman as his new cornerman for Summer Slam; featured a promo from Sgt. Slaughter about his appearance on the Brother Love Show at Summer Slam, and declared war on Nikolai Volkoff:
Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Barry O & Chris Duffy when Bret pinned Duffy after the Hart Attack at 3:21; during the bout, WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition cut an insert promo about their match with the Harts this Monday night at Summer Slam
Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Mario Mancini via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:35
WWF IC Champion Mr. Perfect (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Scott Colantonio with the Perfect Plex at 1:51; during the bout, Kerry Von Erich cut an insert promo about his match this Monday at Summer Slam with Perfect
The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Shane Douglas & Mark Thomas when Sato pinned Thomas with a sit-down powerbomb at 1:43 8/7/90; Springfield, MA; Civic Center
9/2/90 – hosted by Vince McMahon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special’ Report’ segment focusing on the results from Summer Slam, with comments from Mr. Perfect & Bobby Heenan, WWF IC Champion Kerry Von Erich, the Legion of Doom, & Dusty Rhodes; included Gene Okerlund interviewing Sgt. Slaughter on the interview platform, which was interrupted by Nikolai Volkoff who came out and waved the American flag in Slaughter�s face; Slaughter then took a swing at Volkoff and missed, with Volkoff then hitting an atomic drop on the platform, knocking Slaughter to the floor; included a promo from the Genius:
Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Ron Garvin & Glen Ruth when Valentine pinned Ruth after a double back suplex at 3:28
Koko B. Ware pinned Dale Wolfe with the Ghostbuster at 1:52
Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Mike Pocari with a kick to the face at 2:44; during the bout, the Big Bossman cut an insert promo, warning Bobby Heenan to stop making comments about his mother
The Big Bossman pinned Mike Williams with the sidewalk slam at 2:15
Tugboat pinned Buddy Rose with a powerslam & splash at 1:57; during the bout, Tugboat cut an insert promo saying he was back and coming after Earthquake & Dino Bravo
Paul Roma & Hercules (w/ Slick) defeated George Skaaland & Mike Daniels when Roma pinned Daniels with a splash off the top, after a superplex from Herc at the 4-minute mark; during the bout, Power & Glory & Slick cut an insert promo on the Rockers
Bad News Brown pinned Mike Durham with the Ghetto Blaster at 2:15 8/7/90; Springfield, MA; Civic Center
9/9/90 – hosted by Vince McMahon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing footage from Summer Slam of Ted Dibiase being revealed as Sapphire’s benefactor; included footage of last weeks confrontation between Sgt. Slaughter & Nikolai Volkoff; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Rick Martel, discussing his modeling trip in Paris and how his Arrogance cologne was the fragrance of the nineties:
The Legion of Doom defeated Duane Gill & Barry Hardy at 1:33 when Road Warrior Hawk pinned Gill following the Doomsday Device; during the bout, Demolition cut an insert promo on LOD, blaming them for costing them the tag titles
Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Sonny Blaze at 1:14 with the Rude Awakening; during the bout, the Big Bossman cut an insert promo, saying he had special plans for Bobby Heenan if he didn’t stop making comments about him and his mother; after the bout, Rude reintroduced his Rude Awakening kiss that he had stopped doing the past several months
Tito Santana pinned Bob Bradley at 3:28 with the flying forearm
Sgt. Slaughter defeated Jim Powers via submission at 2:53 with a knuckle hold; during the bout, Slaughter cut an insert promo on Nikolai Volkoff saying he would pay for what he did to him last week
Jim Duggan pinned Pez Whatley at 1:49 with the running clothesline
The Bushwhackers defeated Black Bart & Dick Woody at 2:53 when Butch pinned Woody following the double gutbuster; during the bout, Mr. Fuji with the Orient Express cut an insert promo on the Bushwhackers
Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart & Earthquake) pinned Jim Brunzell at 1:59 with the side suplex; during the bout, Tugboat cut an insert promo saying he was coming for Bravo & Earthquake; after the bout, Earthquake hit the sit-down splash twice on Brunzell; Earthquake then tipped up the stretcher that had been brought to ringside ready for Brunzell to be put on 8/29/90; Wheeling, WV; Civic Center
9/16/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing highlights of last week’s Brother Love Show from WWF Superstars featuring Sensational Sherri and WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior as guests, with comments airing afterwards from Randy Savage, who said he planned to easily win back the WWF Title; featured highlights of the Rockers vs. Power & Glory match from Summer Slam; featured Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Dusty Rhodes, for the first time without his pokadots, about Sapphire selling out to Ted Dibiase at Summer Slam; featured a ticket promo for WresteMania VII; featured closing comments from Sgt. Slaughter saying he would introduce next week the only man he will take orders from:
Jake Roberts pinned Brian Costello at 1:51 with the DDT
Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Ron Cumberledge with a splash at 1:27
Marty Jannetty (w/ Shawn Michaels on crutches) pinned Dale Wolfe at 2:54 with a flying fistdrop off the top; during the bout, Power & Glory & Slick cut an insert promo, saying Jannetty would be next
Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart & Dino Bravo) pinned Sonny Blaze at 1:53 with the sit-down splash; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move again, with Blaze then taken out on a stretcher
The Barbarian (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Scott Summers at 1:28 with a clothesline off the top; during the bout, the Big Bossman cut an insert promo, saying this was Bobby Heenan’s final warning if he didn’t stop making comments about him and his mother
WWF IC Champion Kerry Von Erich pinned the Conquistador at 2:12 with the Tornado Punch; during the bout, Mr. Perfect cut an insert promo on Von Erich
Demolition Ax, Smash, & Crush defeated Rico Frederico, DK Blanch, & Glen Ruth at 1:49 when Ax pinned Ruth following the Decapitation; during the bout, Demolition cut an insert promo on the Legion of Doom; after the bout Fredrico & Blanch were also both on the receiving end of the Decapitation 8/29/90; Wheeling, WV; Civic Center
9/23/90 – featured Vince McMahon on commentary, subbing for Gorilla Monsoon, alongside Bobby Heenan; featured a ‘Special Report’ segment showing highlights of the Brother Love Show from two weeks earlier featuring the Ultimate Warrior and Sensational Sherri, with comments also airing from Randy Savage; featured a ticket promo for WrestleMania VII; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Sgt. Slaughter with Slaughter introducing Gen. Adnan, saying Adnan is the only man he would take orders from:
Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil & Sapphire) defeated Jim McPherson via submission with the Million $ Dream at 1:44
Saba Simba pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with the Samoan Drop at 1:45; during the bout, Akeem & Slick cut an insert promo saying Akeem was the only African in the WWF
Mr. Perfect (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jim Powers at 1:55 with the Perfect Plex; during the bout, WWF IC Champion Kerry Von Erich cut an insert promo saying he would be happy to let Perfect try to win the title back
The Legion of Doom defeated Rico Frederico & Scott Colontonio when Road Warrior Hawk pinned Frederico at 2:03 following the Doomsday Device; during the bout, LOD cut an insert promo showing copies of the new WWF Magazine with them on the cover
The Big Bossman pinned Paul Perez at 1:30 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman confronted Bobby Heenan at the broadcast booth, dragged him ringside, handcuffed him to the guardrail, and threw the key into the audience
Paul Roma & Hercules (w/ Slick) defeated Ross Lindsey (Ross Hart) & Barry Hardy when Roma pinned Hardy at 2:42 following the Power Plex; during the bout, Heenan tried to pay off Slick to free him from the guardrail
Tugboat pinned Chris Duffy at 1:41 with a splash; during the bout, Rick Rude came out in an attempt to free Heenan from the guardrail; after the bout, Vince McMahon interviewed Rude & Heenan at ringside, where Rude was censored for his comments and demanded Bossman come out to free Heenan; Heenan remained handcuffed as the show went off the air 8/29/90; Wheeling, WV; Civic Center
9/30/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing Rick Martel’s appearances on the Brother Love Show over the past few weeks spraying his Arrogance cologne, with comments from Martel explaining he only shares his Arrogance with people who deserve it, like his friend Brother Love; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan, with Rude saying that everything Bobby Heenan had been saying about the Big Bossman’s mother was what he had told him to say, Rude then insulted Bossman’s mother more and said if he had a problem to see him about it; included a promo for Survivor Series, taking place Thanksgiving night:
WWF Tag Team Champions Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Buddy Rose & Pez Whatley at 3:22 when Bret pinned Whatley following the Hart Attack; during the bout, Rhythm & Blues & Jimmy Hart cut an insert promo, saying they would be the next Tag Team Champions
Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart & Earthquake) pinned Duane Gill at 1:51 with the side suplex; during the bout, Tugboat cut an insert promo saying he was feeling better than ever; after the bout, Earthquake hit the sit-down splash twice on Gill, with Gill then being taken out on a stretcher
Tito Santana pinned Barry O at 3:31 with the flying forearm
The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Ross Lindsey (Ross Hart) & Mike Pocari at 2:06 when Sato pinned Pocari with the sit-down powerbomb; during the bout, the Bushwhackers cut an insert promo on the Orient Express
Jim Duggan pinned Bob Bradley at 1:10 with the running clothesline
Nikolai Volkoff pinned Black Bart at 1:23 with a clothesline to the back of the head; during the bout, Sgt. Slaughter & Gen. Adnan cut an insert promo on Volkoff
The Honkytonk Man & Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mike Williams & Mike Durham at 2:48 when Valentine pinned Durham following a double back suplex; during the bout, WWF Tag Team Champions the Hart Foundation cut an insert promo on Rhythm & Blues 9/19/90; Flint, MI; IMA Sports Arena
10/7/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment hosted by Gene Okerlund, where the first two matches were announced for Survivor Series – Ultimate Warrior, Kerry Von Erich, & the Legion of Doom vs. Mr. Perfect & Demolition, and Hulk Hogan, the Big Bossman, Tugboat, & Jim Duggan vs. Earthquake, Dino Bravo, the Barbarian, & Rick Rude, and that there would be an ultimate match of survival at the end of the show with all the survivors from each match; included the first appearance of the unhatched egg in the arena with the announcement it would hatch at Survivor Series; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF IC Champion Kerry Von Erich regarding the challenge of Mr. Perfect; included footage of the Nikolai Volkoff vs. Boris Zhukov match and aftermath with Sgt. Slaughter from the 9/24/90 Prime Time Wrestling:
Tugboat pinned Black Bart at 2:20 with a splash; during the bout, Jimmy Hart cut an insert promo on Tugboat
The Warlord (w/ Slick) pinned Spike Jones at 1:54 with the running powerslam
Dusty Rhodes pinned Paul Diamond at 1:53 with the Bionic Elbow drop; during the bout, Ted Dibiase with Virgil & Sapphire cut an insert promo on Dibiase
Demolition Ax, Smash, & Crush defeated Kevin Krueger, WT Jones, & Kent Carlson at 3:40 when Crush pinned Jones following the Decapitation; during the bout, Demolition cut an insert promo on the Legion of Doom
Sgt. Slaughter (w/ Gen. Adnan) defeated George Anderson via submission at 2:45 with the Camel Clutch; during the bout, Sgt. Slaughter & Gen. Adnan cut an insert promo on Nikolai Volkoff
Saba Simba pinned Al Burke at 2:05 with a Samoan Drop; during the bout, Akeem & Slick cut an insert promo on Simba
Hercules & Paul Roma (w/ Slick) defeated Jim Brunzell & Brad Kramer at 3:27 when Roma pinned Kramer following the Power Plex; during the bout, Power & Glory & Slick cut an insert promo on the Rockers 9/19/90; Flint, MI; IMA Sports Arena
10/14/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing highlights from last weeks Brother Love Show on WWF Superstars where Rick Martel sprayed his Arrogance cologne in Jake Roberts’ eyes, with footage shown of Roberts receiving treatment to his eyes and comments from Martel, who said he was truly sorry and didn’t do it on purpose; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with the Big Bossman, with Bossman tearing up as he discussed the comments made about his mother by Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan; included a Survivor Series Report, where it was announced Dusty Rhodes, Koko B. Ware, & WWF Tag Team Champions Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart would face Ted Dibiase, Greg Valentine, the Honkytonk Man & a mystery partner at the event; featured closing comments from Hulk Hogan & Tugboat and WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior & the Legion of Doom about their respective matches on this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event:
The Bushwhackers defeated Tom Stone & the Black Demon at 2:19 when Butch pinned Stone following the double gutbuster; during the bout, the Orient Express & Mr. Fuji cut an insert promo on the Bushwhackers
Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Scott Colton at 1:29 with the splash; during the bout, Saba Simba cut an insert promo saying that Akeem was not from Africa
Battle Kat pinned Bob Bradley at 2:50 with a victory roll (Battle Kat’s TV debut)
Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated SD Jones & Reno Riggins at 1:57 when Honky pinned Riggins following a double back suplex
Mr. Perfect (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Red Tyler with the Perfect Plex at 1:49; during the bout, WWF IC Champion Kerry Von Erich cut an insert promo calling Perfect the Perfect Loser
Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart & Dino Bravo) pinned Tom Bennett at 1:39 with the sit-down splash; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move twice more before Bennett was taken backstage on a stretcher
The Legion of Doom defeated Mike Shelton & Tony Burton at 2:26 when Road Warrior Hawk pinned Shelton following the Doomsday Device 9/19/90; Flint, MI; IMA Sports Arena
10/21/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing highlights from last weeks WWF Superstars of WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior appearing on the Brother Love Show and forcing Brother Love to wear a blonde wig and a dress, with additional comments from Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri; included highlights of the Randy Savage vs. Dusty Rhodes match from last week’s Saturday Night’s Main Event; featured Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Rick Martel on location at an optometrist, making light of Jake Roberts; included a Survivor Series Report where it was announced that Nikolai Volkoff, Tito Santana, & the Bushwhackers would face Sgt. Slaughter, Akeem, & the Orient Express at the event:
Jimmy Snuka pinned Black Bart at 3:07 with the splash off the top
The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Red Tyler & Reno Riggins at 2:47 when Sato pinned Tyler with the sit-down powerbomb; during the bout, the Bushwhackers cut an insert promo on the Orient Express
Jim Duggan pinned Gary Winters at 1:40 with the running clothesline; during the bout, Duggan cut an insert promo telling the Armed Forces to keep up their good work
WWF Tag Team Champions Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Alan Reynolds & Randy Jackson at 2:11 when Bret pinned Reynolds following the Hart Attack; during the bout, Rhythm & Blues & Jimmy Hart cut an insert promo on the Hart Foundation
Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jim Evans with the Rude Awakening at 1:06 10/10/90; Cape Girardeau, MO; Show Me Center
10/28/90 – included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri in which Savage said he would be the next WWF World Champion and that the Ultimate Warrior would be known as “the Ultimate Loser” after Savage takes his belt; featured highlights of the Hulk Hogan & Tugboat vs. Honkytonk Man & Greg Valentine match from the previous week Saturday Night’s Main Event; included a ‘Special Report’ segment, where Jack Tunney announced that Rick Rude had been indefinitely suspended from the WWF and that Bobby Heenan would replace Rude in all his scheduled matches against the Big Bossman; Heenan was also banned from talking negatively about the Bossman’s mother again; featured Okerlund conducting an interview with several fans beside the unhatched egg, speculating what might be inside; included a ‘Survivor Series Report’ where it was announced Jake Roberts, Jimmy Snuka, Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty would face Rick Martel, the Warlord, Paul Roma & Hercules at the event, Haku would replace Rick Rude in his match, and Boris Zhukov would replace Akeem in his match; featured closing comments from the Bushwhackers and Greg Valentine, the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart, regarding their match the following week:
The Legion of Doom defeated Tom Stone & Alan Reynolds at 2:33 when Road Warrior Hawk pinned Reynolds following the Doomsday Device
The Barbarian (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Reno Riggins at 1:37 with a flying shoulderblock
Shane Douglas pinned Paul Diamond at 1:25 with a flying bodypress
WWF IC Champion Kerry Von Erich pinned Doug Vines with the Tornado Punch at 1:48
Jim Duggan pinned Jeff Sword at 1:38 with the running clothesline
Paul Roma & Hercules (w/ Slick) defeated Red Tyler & Kevin Kruger at 2:39 when Roma pinned Kruger following the Power Plex 10/10/90; Cape Girardeau, MO; Show Me Center
11/4/90 – included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Mr. Perfect and all three members of Demolition, discussing their match at the Survivor Series; featured a ‘Special Report’ segment showing last weeks Brother Love Show with Jake Roberts from WWF Superstars; included Okerlund conducting an interview with several fans beside the unhatched egg, speculating what might be inside; featured closing comments from Rick Martel and Tito Santana, discussing their scheduled match the following week:
The Big Bossman pinned Tom Bennett at the 2-minute mark with the sidewalk slam
Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart, Earthquake, Haku, & the Barbarian) pinned Gary Jackson at 1:36 with the side suplex; after the bout, Earthquake hit a splash on Jackson
Davey Boy Smith pinned Pez Whatley at 2:09 with the running powerslam
Nikolai Volkoff pinned Tom Burton at 1:13 with a clothesline to the back of the head
The Warlord (w/ Slick, Rick Martel, Hercules, & Paul Roma) pinned Scott Fulton at 1:29 with a running powerslam
Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated the Bushwhackers via disqualification at 4:04 after Butch shoved the referee down and then hit Honky with a guitar as Luke was double teamed; the Bushwhackers then destroyed both guitars that had been brought ringside (Mega Matches) 10/10/90; Cape Girardeau, MO; Show Me Center
11/11/90 – included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior, WWF IC Champion Kerry Von Erich & the Legion of Doom, discussing their match at the Survivor Series; featured a ‘Special Report’ segment showing highlights of last week’s match of Ted Dibiase vs. Dustin Rhodes on WWF Superstars; included Okerlund interviewing several fans beside the unhatched egg, speculating what might be inside
Jimmy Snuka pinned Black Bart at 2:42 with the splash off the top
Mr. Perfect (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Mike Shelton at 2:09 with the Perfect Plex; during the bout, the three members of Demolition came out to watch the match
Sgt. Slaughter (w/ Gen. Adnan, Boris Zhukov, the Orient Express, & Mr. Fuji) defeated Gary Jackson via submission with the Camel Clutch at 2:10
Rick Martel defeated Tito Santana via disqualification at 3:49 when a blinded Jake Roberts came to the ring and mistakengly attacked Santana, thinking he was Martel; after the bout, Santana gave Roberts the microphone, who then said he would get Martel in time
Saba Simba pinned Dale Wolfe at 2:08 with a Samoan Drop 10/30/90; Ft. Wayne, IN; Allen County Coliseum
11/18/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; featured the debut of the new show opening, theme music and logo; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing highlights of the Legion of Doom vs. Orient Express match and aftermath from last weeks WWF Superstars; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jimmy Hart, Bobby Heenan, Earthquake, Dino Bravo, the Barbarian, & Haku, discussing their match with the Hulkamaniacs at the Survivor Series; featured comments from the Warriors, discussing their match with the Perfect Team at the Survivor Series; included a ‘Survivor Series Report’ featuring comments from the following teams: The Perfect Team, the Mercenaries, the Alliance, and the Hulkamaniacs:
Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil, Jimmy Hart, the Honkytonk Man, & Greg Valentine) pinned Koko B. Ware (w/ Dusty Rhodes, WWF Tag Team Champions Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) at 3:32 after Koko hit the corner as all the men on the floor began brawling; after the bout, Rhodes, Koko, and the Hart Foundation cleared the ring of their opponents
Tugboat pinned Doug Vines at 2:18 with the splash
Battle Kat pinned Paul Diamond with a Thesz Press at 1:42
WWF IC Champion Kerry Von Erich pinned Black Bart with the tornado punch at 2:14
Paul Roma & Hercules (w/ Slick) defeated Jim Evans & George Anderson at 4:10 when Roma pinned Evans following the Power Plex 10/30/90; Ft. Wayne, IN; Allen County Coliseum
11/25/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; featured a ‘Special Report’ segment showing highlights from the WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. Ted Dibiase match from The Main Event, followed by promos from both Warrior and Randy Savage regarding Savage’s interference in the match and wanting a title shot against Warrior; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with the Big Bossman; featured an announcement from WWF President Jack Tunney that there now could only be two members of Demolition and that Mr. Fuji & the Orient Express must face the Legion of Doom in a handicap match:
Jim Duggan pinned Brian Costello at 1:37 with the running clothesline
Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Gary Jackson at 1:52 with a side kick to the face
Shane Douglas pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 2:30 with a flying bodypress off the top
Jake Roberts pinned Tom Bennett with the DDT at 2:47
The Warlord (w/ Slick) pinned George Anderson at 1:28 with a running powerslam
The Bushwhackers defeated the Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) via disqualification at 4:10 after Mr. Fuji threw salt into Butch’s eyes; after the bout, Fuji attacked Butch with his cane while his team held Butch up
Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart & Dino Bravo) pinned an unknown at 2:17 with the sit-down splash; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move twice more with his opponent being taken out on a stretcher 10/30/90; Ft. Wayne, IN; Allen County Coliseum
12/2/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; featured a Special Report focusing on Kane the Undertaker’s surprise debut at the Survivor Series, with highlights of him eliminating Koko B. Ware and attacking Dusty Rhodes, followed by comments from Brother Love & Taker; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Sgt. Slaughter & Gen. Adnan, discussing Jim Duggan; featured highlights of the Gobbledy Gooker’s debut at the Survivor Series:
Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) pinned Dale Wolfe at 1:53 with the flying elbowsmash
The Barbarian (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Pez Whatley at 2:32 with a clothesline off the top; during the bout, the Big Bossman cut an insert promo saying nobody would get in his way to get his hands on Bobby Heenan
Dustin Rhodes (w/ Dusty Rhodes) pinned the Genius at 2:11 with a bulldog
Rick Martel defeated Reno Riggins via submission with the Boston Crab at 2:49
Davey Boy Smith pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:06 with the running powerslam
The Legion of Doom defeated the Black Demon (Jose Luis Rivera) & Shawn Tracy at 1:52 following the Doomsday Device on Tracy
Mr. Perfect (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Brad Kramer with the Perfect Plex at 2:24; during the bout, WWF IC Champion Kerry Von Erich cut an insert promo on Perfect, daring him to take the IC title from him 11/20/90; Syracuse, NY; Onondoga War Memorial
12/9/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment focusing on the Royal Rumble match, with the announcement of the first 20 participants for the match – including Andre the Giant and the Honkytonk Man who were both later removed; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Randy Savage, discussing Savage’s quest for the WWF World Title:
WWF Tag Team Champions Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Paul Perez & Barry Hardy at 3:14 when Bret pinned Perez following the Hart Attack
Kane the Undertaker (w/ Brother Love) pinned Rick Sampson with the tombstone at 1:55
Saba Simba pinned Bob Bradley at 1:30 with the Samoan Drop
Hercules & Paul Roma (w/ Slick) defeated Chris Hawn & Mike Pocari at 3:36 when Roma pinned Hawn following the Power Plex
Jimmy Snuka pinned Duane Gill at 3:17 with the splash off the top
Tugboat pinned Boris Zhukov at 1:44 with a splash
The Orient Express (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Ron Cumberledge & Mario Mancini at 2:34 when Tanaka pinned Mancini with a German suplex into a bridge following a side kick from Kato (Kato’s TV debut) 11/20/90; Syracuse, NY; Onondoga War Memorial
12/16/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing highlights of last weeks Brother Love Show from WWF Superstars with Dustin Rhodes; included a vignette for the Mountie – Jacques Rougeau; included a Royal Rumble Report, where it was announced WWF World Champion the Ultimate Warrior would defend against Sgt. Slaughter; the final 10 participants were also announced for the Royal Rumble match; included the Mr. Perfect vs. WWF IC Champion Kerry Von Erich title match from WWF Superstars, shown in full:
Rick Martel defeated Sonny Blaze via submission with the Boston crab at 2:05
Davey Boy Smith pinned Scott Colantonio with the running powerslam at 1:56
Sgt. Slaughter (w/ Gen. Adnan) defeated Glen Ruth via submission with the Camel Clutch at 2:03
The Big Bossman pinned Mike Durham with the sidewalk slam at 1:58; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the top rope and left him there
Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart & Dino Bravo) pinned Jim McPherson at 1:55 with the sit-down splash; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move two more times
The Bushwhackers defeated Chris Duffy & Black Bart at 2:01 when Butch pinned Duffy following a double gutbuster 11/20/90; Syracuse, NY; Onondoga War Memorial
12/23/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included a ‘Special Report’ segment showing highlights of Mr. Perfect defeating WWF IC Champion Kerry Von Erich for the title on last weeks WWF Superstars, with comments from Von Erich afterwards saying all his hatred was now pointed at Ted Dibiase for costing him the title; included a Bushwhackers WrestleMania Challenge Nintendo game promo; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with the Undertaker & Brother Love; included a vignette promoting the debut of the Mountie; included a Royal Rumble Report, where it was announced Dusty & Dustin Rhodes would face Ted Dibiase & Virgil, the Big Bossman would face the Barbarian, and the Rockers would face the Orient Express at the event; featured a Goobledy Gooker promo with Saba Simba:
Jake Roberts pinned Boris Zhukov at 2:09 with the DDT
Shane Douglas pinned Barry Hardy at 1:49 with a flying bodypress off the top
The Warlord (w/ Slick) pinned Ron Cumberledge at the 2-minute mark with the running powerslam; during the bout, when running down the 30 participants in the Royal Rumble match, Bobby Heenan said Buddy Rose would be in the match, with Greg Valentine’s name missed out who had previously been announced
Jim Duggan pinned Scott Colontonio at 1:56 with the running clothesline
The Legion of Doom defeated Duane Gill & Tony Ulysses at 3:08 when Road Warrior Hawk pinned Gill following the Doomsday Device
Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart & Earthquake) pinned Scott Summer at 2:04 with the side suplex; after the bout, Earthquake twice hit the sit-down splash on Bravo’s opponent who was then taken out on a stretcher 12/12/90; West Palm Beach, FL; Auditorium
12/30/90 – hosted by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Dusty & Dustin Rhodes about their upcoming match against Ted Dibiase & Virgil at the Royal Rumble:
Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated JT Smith & Tom Stone at 3:36 when Michaels pinned Stone following a Rocket Launcher
The Barbarian (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Don Steel at 1:34 with a boot to the face
Rick Martel defeated Danny Brazil via submission with the Boston Crab at 2:20
Kerry Von Erich pinned Black Bart at 1:22 with the Tornado Punch
Paul Roma & Hercules (w/ Slick) defeated Kevin Green & Pat Armstrong at 3:57 when Roma pinned Green following the Power Plex