Survivor Series Count-Up – 1988 (2012 Redo): The Tag Team Years
IMG Credit: WWE
Survivor Series 1988
Date: November 24, 1988
Location: Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio
Attendance: 13,500
Commentators: Gorilla Monsoon, Jesse Ventura
Team Ultimate Warrior vs. Team Honky Tonk Man
Ultimate Warrior, Brutus Beefcake, Sam Houston, Jim Brunzell, Blue Blazer
Honky Tonk Man, Bad News Brown, Danny Davis, Ron Bass, Greg Valentine
Team Demolition vs. Team Powers of Pain
Powers of Pain, Rockers, British Bulldogs, Hart Foundation, Young Stallions
Demolition, Brain Busters, Bolsheviks, Fabulous Rougeaus, Conquistadors
The Powers put Fuji on their shoulders post match. Demolition runs in and cleans house.
Heenan says his team will win.
The Mega Powers are ready and Hogan wants Boss Man.
Team Jake Roberts vs. Team Andre the Giant
Jake Roberts, Ken Patera, Jim Duggan, Scott Casey, Tito Santana
Andre the Giant, Rick Rude, Dino Bravo, Mr. Perfect, Harley Race
Jake puts the snake in post match but Andre is gone before it can get to him.
Andre says he said he would win and he did. He is NOT afraid of snakes though.
Team Mega Powers vs. Team Twin Towers
Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Koko B. Ware, Hillbilly Jim, Hercules
Big Boss Man, Akeem, Ted DiBiase, Red Rooster, Haku
Ratings Comparison
Team Ultimate Warrior vs. Team Honky Tonk Man
Original: D
Redo: C
Team Demolition vs. Team Powers of Pain
Original: A
Redo: A
Team Jake Roberts vs. Team Andre the Giant
Original: F
Redo: C-
Team Mega Powers vs. Team Twin Towers
Original: C+
Redo: D+
Overall Rating
Original: D+
Redo: B
I’ve heard of getting better with age but this is a big change. I guess I’ve really grown to appreciate late 80s WWF more than I thought.
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