Summerslam Count-Up – 1988: Summer Liking
We’re finally at the final of the Big Four WWE shows with Summerslam. Back in 1987, it was clear that pay per view was a big deal for the company, so Survivor Series was...
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Wrestlemania Count-Up – Wrestlemania V: Let it Be Over
Wrestlemania V Date: April 2, 1989 Location: Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, New Jersey Attendance: 18,946 Commentators: Gorilla Monsoon, Jesse Ventura Given how this year’s (2013) Wrestlemania is more or less a sequel to last...
Wrestlemania Count-Up – Wrestlemania IV: Macho Madness
Wrestlemania IV Date: March 27, 1988 Location: Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey Attendance: 18,165 Commentators: Jesse Ventura, Gorilla Monsoon Well the crowd is only about 1/5 the size of the...
Wrestlemania Count-Up – Wrestlemania III: The Big One
Wrestlemania III Date: March 29, 1987 Location: Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan Attendance: 93,173 Commentators: Gorilla Monsoon, Jesse Ventura This is the biggest show in wrestling history with the biggest match in wrestling history as...
Wrestlemania Count-Up – Wrestlemania I: At Least It’s Not The Colossal Tussle
I had to get here eventually and it feels great to be back. These shows are the first reviews I ever did as I thought it would be fun to look back at every...
Royal Rumble Count-Up – 1988: There’s Something Odd About This One
It’s December (or it will be when you read this) and that means it’s time for the Road to Wrestlemania to begin. That road starts with the Royal Rumble, which has a very long...
History of Survivor Series Part I: Origins and Early Years
I’m doing a series of short(ish) articles on the history of the show for wrestlingrumors.net as part of the road to the thirtieth show. These will go up on Tuesdays and Fridays. http://wrestlingrumors.net/history-of-survivor-series-part-i-origins-and-early-years/
Survivor Series Count-Up – 1988: The Mega Powers’ Fuse
Survivor Series 1988 Date: November 24, 1988 Location: Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio Attendance: 13,500 Commentators: Gorilla Monsoon, Jesse Ventura The WWF was changing gears around this time with the Mega Powers being on top...
Thought of the Day: The Feud That Hogan Lost
In honor of the first Survivor Series being reposted. It’s a rare case but Hulk Hogan lost the feud to Andre the Giant.
Survivor Series Count-Up – 1987: One of My Favorites
It’s time for another one of these which are always worth checking out. Starting Saturday 22nd, I’ll be posting a review of a Survivor Series until we get to the 2016 edition on November...
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