Summerslam Count-Up – 1988: The Last of the Brilliant Minds
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 III: The Biggest Match In The History Of Professional Wrestling
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...
Wrestler of the Day – January 25: Honky Tonk Man
Tonight it’s another famous name as we look at the greatest Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion of all time: the Honky Tonk Man.
Survivor Series Count-Up – 1988: Tag Team Wrestling Used To Rock
Survivor Series 1988 Date: November 24, 1988 Location: Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio Attendance: 13,500 Commentators: Gorilla Monsoon, Jesse Ventura It’s year number two of the series and there’s a new champion in the form...
Survivor Series Count-Up – 1987: The Only Time The Main Event Was Used Properly
Back in the 80s, PPV didn’t mean nearly as much as it did today. Until November of 1987, there was only one WWF PPV a year and that was Wrestlemania. Wrestlemania 3 was a...
CWA Championship Wrestling – November 11, 1978: Before Wrestling Was PC
CWA Championship Wrestling Date: November 11, 1978 Location: WMC-TV Studios, Memphis, Tennessee Commentators: Lance Russell, Dave Brown Back to Memphis in the 70s which means it’s Jerry Lawler time. These territories are almost impossible...
WWE’s Top 20 Crowd Reactions
This is one of the best lists WWE has ever put together. #1 still gives me chills.
On This Day – July 29, 1989: Saturday Night’s Main Event #22: The End Of AN Era
Saturday Night’s Main Event 22 Date: July 29, 1989 Location: Worchester Centrum, Worchester, Massachusetts Commentators: Vince McMahon, Jesse Ventura This show is kind of a mess on paper. It has Hogan vs. Honky and...
Summerslam Count-Up – 1988: The Most Famous Moment In The Show’s History
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...
Thought of the Day: Possibly The Most Brilliant Storyline WWF Ever Produced
This match and angle popped into my head today and it still amazes me how perfect it was.
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