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WWF 88' The return

lazy duckPosted on 03/15/09 at 09:21:57

Hey everyone long time no post. I've been real busy with school and trying to get ready for Law School. I've tried many, many, circuits and most of them failed but one that was fun and seemed over was my WWF 88 circuit. I enjoyed doing it so I decided to try and continue it. I have a couple of cards booked but never ran them so I will in the next few days. I'm going to repost the recap and then the last WWF 88' card to catch everyone up then on to a new card. Enough with the talk, now on to the recap.

World Wrestling Federation
Update
January through March 1988




January

Week of 12/23/87 - 1/9/88

Strike Force Defeated The Bolsheviks to retain the WWF tag team titles. Jake Roberts defeated Sika, Koko Beware got a big win over Greg Valentine and King Kong Bundy ended Hulk Hogan's 4 year run as WWF champion.

On TNT, Dan Spivey defeated Lanny Poffo, Hulk Hogan challenged King Kong Bundy to a rematch at Royal Rumble. Dino Bravo took care of Hillbilly Jim. Ted Dibiase stated he will win the Royal Rumble and become the next WWF champion. The Ultimate Warrior defeated Ron Bass.

Week of 1/10/88 - 1/17/88

The Young Stallions defeated the Islanders by DQ; Ken Petera defeated the Junk Yard Dog. King Kong Bundy accepts Hogan's challenge at Royal Rumble and predicts history will repeat itself. The Bolsheviks defeat the British Bulldogs and Hercules Hernandez defeated Brutus Beefcake. The Dragon Ricky Steamboat talks about his chance at winning the Intercontinental title at the Royal Rumble. Demolition defeated the Hart Foundation with help from Mr. Fuji. Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts  and Hulk Hogan defeated Ron Bass.

ON TNT, Ricky Steamboat defeated Dino Bravo. The Intercontinental champion Honky Tonk Man tells Steamboat he has no chance in hell in winning the title at the Royal Rumble. The JYD defeated Sika and The Brain Bobby Hennen talks about the Islanders destroying the Young Stallions at the Rumble and that they have their eyes set on winning the tag team titles. Hercules Hernandez defeated the Animal George Steel. Greg Valentine tell Beefcake the only hair being cut this weekend is his.  

Week of 1/18/88 - 1/24/88

The Ultimate Warrior defeated Sika, Ron Bass defeated the Junk Yard Dog. Dino Bravo pinned Scott Casey and Greg Valentine made Brad Armstrong submit to the sleeper hold. Andre the Giant defeated Lanny Poffo, Ken Petera defeated Jim Duggan and the British Bulldogs beat the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers. Steamboat and Hogan defeated WWF champ King Kong Bundy and IC champ Honky Tonk Man.  

Royal Rumble time, The Islanders defeated the Young Stallions. Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine but was attacked by the Islanders before Beefcake could cash in on the bet. Honky Tonk Man defended the Intercontinental title by defeating Ricky Steamboat. Andre the Giant won the 30 man Royal Rumble and King Kong Bundy held on to the WWF championship with help from the Million Dollar Man and Andre the Giant

Week of 1/25/88 - 1/31/88

Bam Bam Bigalow defeated Ken Petera. WWF Commissioner Jack Tunney announces that on Saturday Night Main Event on 2/6/88 WWF champ King Kong Bundy wll face Royal Rumble winner Andre the Giant for the title and in a #1 contender match Hulk Hogan will face Ted DiBiase. Ricky Steamboat defeated Dino Bravo. In the ring Ted DiBiase told everyone that after Andre the Giant beats King Kong Bundy, Andre will hand over the title to DiBiase. The Hart Foundation defeated the British Bulldogs and the Junk Yard Dog got a surprise win over Intercontinental champ Honky Tonk Man. Beefcake once again tried to cash in his win calling out the Hammer to get his hair cut but this time Beefcake was blindsided by both Valentine and the Honky Tonk Man and it was Beefcake that ended up with his hair shaved. In a match that was just announced Hulk Hogan and the Macho Man Randy Savage drew Andre the Giant and Ted DiBiase.

On TNT, Randy Savage defeated King Harley Race, Ricky Steamboat and Brutus Beefcake defeated Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine. The Ultimate Warrior defeated Ken Petera and Strike Force held on to the WWF Tag titles with a win over the Islanders. WWF Champion King Kong Bundy reminded everyone hat he is the WWF champion and that if you think he is just going to sit quietly while DiBiase and Hogan fight it out for his belt they are wrong. He tells Andre that it won't be that easy to get the title from him. Ted DiBiase defeated Hulk Hogan with the Million Dollar Dream.


February

Week of 2/1/88 - 2/7/88

Danny Davis and Hillbilly Jim battle to a draw, Dino Bravo defeated Jim Powers. The Junk Yard Dog defeated Ron Bass and Bobby Hennen lays an offer out to Strike Force. They face tonight in single matches, if the Islanders win both matches they will face Strike force on Saturday Night Main Event for the titles, if they lose 1 match they will back away. Strike Force accepts the challenge. Hercules Hernandez defeated Dan Spivey and Toma defeated Tito Santana. Randy Savage defeated Lanny Poffo. Honky Tonk Man tells the world why he is the greatest IC champion of all time and gives Ricky Steamboat one last chance at the title. If Steamboat can beat him at Saturday Night Main Event he will give him a title shot at Wrestlemania IV. If he loses then he will never get another title shot as long as he is champ. Haku defeated Rick Martel and the British Bulldogs defeated Demolition.  

On TNT, Demolition defeated Hillbilly Jim and Scott Casey, It's announced that at Saturday Night Main Event Demolition will face the British Bulldogs and the Killer Bees in a 6 man tag match. The Islanders defeated the Young Stallions and Steamboat accepts Honky Tonk Man's challenge and says the title is coming home with him. The Million Dollar Man defeated Lanny Poffo and Andre the Giant made short work of Jim Duggan.  

On SNME Strike Force retained the titles against the Islanders, Rickey Steamboat defeated the Honky Tonk Man. The Killer Bees defeated the British Bulldogs and Demolition by disqualification. Hulk Hogan defeated Ted DiBiase and Andre the Giant defeated King Kong Bundy to become he new WWF Heavyweight champion. When DiBiase came to the ring and demanded the Giant hand over the title, Andre changed his mind and walked out of the ring. DiBiase furious vowed to get even.

Week of 2/8/88 - 2/14/88

The Million Dollar man laid out a challenge to Andre the Giant to defend the WWF title against a "Former Friend" next week. Sika defeated Lanny Poffo and Hart Foundation defeated the Rougeau Brothers. Koko Beware defeated Bam Bam Bigelow but suffered a serious neck injury and will be out some time. Rick Rude defeated  Virgil then after the match gave a "Rude Awakening" to Cheryl Roberts, wife of Jake Roberts who was non to happy. Strike force defeated the British Bulldogs but not after Demolition came down and attacked both Tito Santana and Rick Martel. Junk Yard Dog won the Intercontinental title from the Honky Tonk Man after Ricky Steamboat came down and attacked Honky Tonk Man. Randy Savage defeated the One Man Gang.

On TNT, The Killer Bees defeated the Bolsheviks; Jim Duggan defeated the Brooklyn Brawler. The IC Champ JYD and the Honky Tonk Man battled to a draw in this non title match. Demolition defeated the British Bulldogs and Hulk Hogan defeated Dan Spivey.

Week of 2/15/88 - 2/21/88

No Shows this week  

Week of 2/22/88 - 2/28/88

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Sika, The Islanders defeated Tony Atlas and Ricky Hunter. Rick Rude says he does not apologize for kissing Jake Roberts wife and that he would do it again. Dino Bravo defeated David Stoudemire and Junk Yard Dog defeated Ken Johnson.  Saturday Night Main Event card for 3/7/88 is announced, Rndy Savage will face Harley Race. Rick Rude will lock up with Jake Roberts. Hogan and DiBias will hook up once more. Announced for Wrestlemania IV, a 3 way match for the Intercontinental title; The Honky Tonk Man vs. Ricky Steamboat vs. JYD. Bad News Brown defeated Phil Newkirk and the Ultimate Warrior defeated Harley Race. Andre the Giant retained the WWF championship after defeating Big John Studd.

On TNT, Ron Bass defeated Van Van Horn; One Man Gang defeated Willington Wilkins. Jim Duggan defeated Terry Gibbs and Jake the Snake talks about Rude and his disrespect for him and his wife and that Saturday he will make Rude pay. Dino Bravo defeated Phil Newkirk the Junk Yard Dog Defeated the Brooklyn Brawler. Demolition defeated the Killer Bees.


March

Week of 2/29/88 - 3/6/88

Strike force defeated Willington Wilkins and Van Van Horn, Greg Valentine defeated Brady Boon. Jake Roberts defeated Phil Newkirk and Hogan talks about meeting the Giant for the title at Wrestlemania IV. He said history will be made again and that when the smoke clears Hulkamania will run wild once again. Ron Bass defeated Terry Gibbs Ted DiBiase defeated Ricky Hunter. The Hart Foundation and Honky Tonk Man defeat Omar Atlas, Lanny Poffo and David Stoudemire.

On TNT, Randy Savage defeated Scott Casey; Ted DiBiase tells Hogan that Wrestlemania IV should be the last thing on his mind. That tonight he and Studd will kick his teath in and Saturday He will finish the job he started weeks back. Don Muraco Defeated David Stoudemire, Brutus Beefcake defeated the Brooklyn Brawler. The JYD talks about his 3 way match at Wrestlemania and questions Ricky Steamboat motives for getting involved in the title match a few weeks back, but says he would leave Atlantic City still the Intercontinental champ. The British Bulldogs defeated Omar Atlas and Willington Wilkins and Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant defeat Big John Studd and Ted DiBiase.
lazy duckPosted on 03/15/09 at 09:44:18

WWF Saturday Night Main Event
Municipal Auditorium - Nashville, TN -
March 5th, 1988



NBC TV: hosted by Vince McMahon and Jesse "the Body" Ventura


Dark Matches

The Islanders (Haku and Tama) defeated
The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair and Jim Brunzell) when Meng pinned B. Blair after a savate kick in 0:09:40.
Rating: ** 3/4



Don Muraco defeated One Man Gang by disqualification in 0:07:55.
Rating: -* 1/4
[Lance Wright interfered against Don Muraco.]


The Saturday Night Main Event logo comes up then a pan of the sold out crowd. We hear the voice of Vince McMahon.

VM: Greetings everyone and welcome to Saturday Night Main Event! Thank you for joining us for the next hour we will bring you nonstop action that will answer some questions and raise many more. I'm Vince McMahon and with me the "Body" Jesse Ventura and Jess were just 22 days from Wrestlemania IV and a couple of the matches tonight are previews of what we have in store in Atlantic City.

JV: That's right Vince, one in particular is the Valentine vs. Beefcake. Beefcake won the hair match at the Royal Rumble but it was Valentine who shaved Beefcake. At Wrestlemania, these two will battle in a submission match but you have to believe Beefcake has got to be thinking of shaving Valentine bold tonight.

VM: Another match that has people buzzing is Jake Roberts taking on "Ravishing" Rick Rude.

JV: One thing you don't do Vinny is kiss another man's wife and a couple of weeks ago Rude did just that. If you ask me Cheryl Roberts liked it and if Robert's don't get the job done tonight, she's gona' be in for another "Rude Awakening" .

VM: Let's not forget about the main event, Hulk Hogan locking up with one "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

JV: Once again Hogan has stuck his nose in someone else's business and tonight DiBiase planes to break that nose and make sure Hogan is in no condition to face the Giant at Wrestlemania IV.

VM: Tonight will hear from Ricky Steamboat as he talks about why he interfered in the Junk Yard Dog's match against the Honky Tonk Man so don't go anywhere will be back after these commercials.

**COMMERCIAL**

VM: Welcome back and were set for our first match lets head down to the ring.

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake vs. "The Hammer" Greg Valentine

End of match:

The crowd is booing Greg Valentine.
Greg Valentine goes for an elbowdrop, but Brutus Beefcake rolls out of the way.
Brutus Beefcake hits an elbowsmash on Greg Valentine.
Brutus Beefcake uses a double-axhandle chop on Greg Valentine.
Brutus Beefcake goes for a back suplex, but Greg Valentine counters it with
a facerake.
Greg Valentine executes a chop on Brutus Beefcake.
Greg Valentine whips Brutus Beefcake into the ropes.
Brutus Beefcake misses with a shoulderblock.
Brutus Beefcake hits Greg Valentine with an elbow.
Brutus Beefcake whips Greg Valentine into the ropes.
Greg Valentine misses with a kick.
Brutus Beefcake misses with a clothesline.
Greg Valentine misses with an elbow.
Greg Valentine hits Brutus Beefcake with a shoulderblock.
Greg Valentine executes the Figure-Four Leglock on Brutus Beefcake.
Brutus Beefcake's shoulders are on the mat.
Jimmy Korderas counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Brutus Beefcake's shoulders are on the mat.
Jimmy Korderas counts: One, two, three.
Greg Valentine further incites the crowd.

Greg Valentine pinned Brutus Beefcake with the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:06:42.
Rating: -* ¾

JV: Valentine once again picking up a big win over Beefcake.

VM: This has to be playing on his mind with Wrestlemania IV just weeks away, when we return King Harley Race and the Macho Man Randy Savage.

**COMMERCIAL**

VM: Welcome back to Saturday Night Main Event. A few weeks ago Ricky Steamboat interfered in a Intercontinental title match that cost the Honky Tonk man the title. Everyone wants to know why and tonight the Dragon explains why.

JV: There is nothing Steamboat can say that would justify what he did to the Honky Tonk Man.

VM: Well will hear what he has to say later tonight but let's head down to the ring for our next match.

"King" Harley Race vs. Randy "Macho Man" Savage

End of match:

There are lots of chants for Randy Savage.
Randy Savage executes a vertical suplex on Harley Race.
Randy Savage whips Harley Race into the ropes.
Randy Savage misses with an elbow.
Randy Savage misses with a clothesline.
Harley Race hits Randy Savage with a kick.
Harley Race goes for a grapevine, but Randy Savage kicks him off.
Randy Savage hits Harley Race.
Harley Race hits Randy Savage.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
Harley Race goes for a front facelock, but Randy Savage counters it with
a backdrop.
Randy Savage is going for the cover.
Tim White counts: One, two, kickout.
Randy Savage throws Harley Race out of the ring.
Randy Savage goes for a flying axhandle, but Harley Race moves out of the way.
Randy Savage is out cold.
Harley Race hits a gutwrench suplex on Randy Savage.
Tim White counts: 1.
Harley Race nails Randy Savage with an elbowdrop.
Tim White counts: 2.
Harley Race climbs back into the ring.
Tim White counts: 3
Tim White counts: 4
Tim White counts: 5
Tim White counts: 6
Tim White counts: 7
Tim White counts: 8
Tim White counts: 9
Tim White counts: 10
Randy Savage is counted out.
Harley Race is eliciting a sizable round of boos.

Harley Race defeated Randy Savage by countout in 0:08:50.
Rating: * 1/2
[Bobby Heenan interfered against Randy Savage.]


VM: Harley Race gets the win by countout as Randy Savage is out cold outside the ring. Ms. Elizabeth is checking on Savage but he's not moving.

JV: He's out for the count Vince, the way he came down from that top rope he's lucky to be alive.

VM: Attendants are checking on the Macho man but when we return Ricky Steamboat's comments and then Rude vs. Roberts.

**COMMERCIAL**

VM: Welcome back joining us here in the booth the Dragon Ricky Steamboat.

RS: Nice to be here.

VM: Ok now why did you interfere in the Intercontinental title match a few weeks back that cost The Honky Tonk Man his title?

RS: Its like this, every time me and the Honky Tonk Man went at it he always found some cheap way of winning the match or weaseling out of a title shot. I figured with the Honky Tonk man no longer the champion I can finally face someone who will give me a true shot at becoming the Intercontinental champion.

JV: That's all fine and dandy Steamboat but here is what it looks like to me, you scared that you will once again lose your title shot at Wrestlemania felt you had a better chance of beating the Junk Yard Dog then the Honky Tonk Man.

RS: That's not true. I have nothing but respect for my friend JYD. He deserves to be the champ.

VM: At Wrestlemania IV you will be in a 3 way with the JYD and Honky Tonk Man for the Intercontinental title, what will you do if it comes down to you and JYD.?

RS: I will do what I always do give it all I got and the best man wins.

VM: Were out of time, thank you for joining us and when we return Dick Rude takes on the Snake Jake Roberts.

**COMMERCIAL**

VM Were back and almost set for our next match.

JV: Were you buying that crap Steamboat was selling? He's scared Vince nothing more. I one hoes the JYD smack him with that belt and takes him out early.

VM: Steamboat scared? I don't think so, competitive yes but I would not call him scared.

JV: You don't have to I already did.

VM: Ok, lets head to the ring for our next match.

Jake "the Snake" Roberts vs. "Ravishing" Rick Rude

End of match:

Rick Rude locks Jake Roberts in a sleeperhold.
Jake Roberts makes it to the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.
Rick Rude hits Jake Roberts.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Rick Rude hits Jake Roberts.
Rick Rude is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
Jake Roberts begs off.
Rick Rude executes a vertical suplex on Jake Roberts.
Rick Rude is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
Rick Rude goes for a bodyslam, but Jake Roberts blocks it.
Jake Roberts goes for a chokehold, but Rick Rude counters it with
a kick to the midsection.
Rick Rude goes for a sleeperhold, but Jake Roberts counters it with
a back suplex.
Jake Roberts stares at the crowd.
The crowd is cheering on Jake Roberts.
Jake Roberts hits a snap mare on Rick Rude.
Rick Rude begs off.
Jake Roberts runs into the ropes.
Jake Roberts and Rick Rude get hit with a double clothesline.
Jake Roberts takes Rick Rude down with a kick to the head.
Jake Roberts whips Rick Rude into the ropes.
Jake Roberts takes Rick Rude down with a kick to the head.
Jake Roberts uses a kick to the head on Rick Rude.
Jake Roberts executes a gutbuster on Rick Rude.
Jake Roberts is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Jake Roberts whips Rick Rude into the ropes, but Rick Rude reverses it.
Rick Rude misses with an elbow.
Rick Rude misses with a shoulderblock.
Rick Rude goes for a bodyslam, but Jake Roberts counters it with a facerake.
Jake Roberts goes for a ropeburn, but Rick Rude blocks it.
Rick Rude hits a Hotshot on Jake Roberts.
Rick Rude is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
Rick Rude executes a Hotshot on Jake Roberts.
Rick Rude is going for the cover.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, three.
Quite a few boos are audible.

Rick Rude pinned Jake Roberts after a Hotshot in 0:08:44.
Rating: DUD

VM: Rude picked up the win and you know what's next?

JV: Tone for Cheryl Roberts to get the thrill of a lifetime.

VM: She shaking her head no but Rude has her...and he plants one right on the mouth!

JV: Look at her Vince, she like it she can't stop smiling.

VM: Well if I didn't see it with my own eyes I wouldn't believe it but folks she hasn't stop smiling since the kiss. She now goes over to check on her husband but she looking back at Rude who has exited the ring.

JV: I think there is going to be trouble in the Roberts house tonight.

VM: When we return our main event, Hogan vs. DiBiase.

**COMMERCIAL**

VM: Were back and folks in 3 weeks Wrestle Mania IV will be upon us and in the main event Hulk Hogan will take on WWF champion Andre the Giant in a clash that I'm sure will go down in history.

JV: Well it may go down in history but not the way folks think. Andre the Giant has upset a very angry and very rich Ted DiBiase and there is a lot of time between now and Wrestlemania. DiBiase will factor in that title match some how you watch.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase vs. Hulk Hogan

End of match:

The crowd is vociferously booing Ted DiBiase.
Ted DiBiase whips Hulk Hogan into the ropes.
Ted DiBiase and Hulk Hogan get hit with a double clothesline.
Ted DiBiase nails Hulk Hogan with a swinging neckbreaker.
Ted DiBiase goes for a piledriver, but Hulk Hogan blocks it.
Hulk Hogan throws Ted DiBiase out of the ring.
Jimmy Korderas counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, Ted DiBiase
reenters the ring.
Hulk Hogan nails Ted DiBiase with a kick to the midsection.
Hulk Hogan goes for a roundhouse right, but Ted DiBiase blocks it.
Ted DiBiase nails Hulk Hogan with a bulldog.
Ted DiBiase goes for a back suplex, but Hulk Hogan blocks it.
Hulk Hogan hits Ted DiBiase with a vertical suplex.
Hulk Hogan whips Ted DiBiase into the ropes, but Ted DiBiase reverses it.
Ted DiBiase goes for a sleeperhold, but Hulk Hogan blocks it.
Ted DiBiase begs off.
Hulk Hogan takes Ted DiBiase down with a vertical suplex.
Hulk Hogan runs into the ropes.
Ted DiBiase hits Hulk Hogan with an elbow.
Ted DiBiase is going for the pin.
Jimmy Korderas counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Ted DiBiase executes a lariat on Hulk Hogan.
Ted DiBiase is being booed out of the building.
Ted DiBiase uses a chop on Hulk Hogan.
Ted DiBiase whips Hulk Hogan into the ropes, but Hulk Hogan reverses it.
Ted DiBiase misses with a clothesline.
Ted DiBiase goes for a flying clothesline, but Hulk Hogan ducks out of the way.
Ted DiBiase begs off.
Hulk Hogan goes for a front facelock, but Ted DiBiase counters it with
a low blow.
Ted DiBiase takes Hulk Hogan down with a bodyslam.
Ted DiBiase goes for a back suplex, but Hulk Hogan
turns in mid-air and lands on him.
Jimmy Korderas counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Hulk Hogan shoves Jimmy Korderas.
Hulk Hogan whips Ted DiBiase into the ropes.
Hulk Hogan hits Ted DiBiase with a clothesline.
Hulk Hogan executes the Big Leg Drop on Ted DiBiase.
The crowd erupts.
Hulk Hogan goes for the pin.
Jimmy Korderas counts: One, two, three.
The crowd erupts.

Hulk Hogan pinned Ted DiBiase with the Big Leg Drop in 0:31:55.
Rating: *****

VM: The noise in here is deafening as Hogan would not stay down and came back to pick up a huge victory heading into Wrestlemania IV.

JV: Maybe if the Ref knew how to count and do his job DiBiase wouldn't have been cheated out of the win.

VM: Were out of time but make sure you join Monsoon and Ventura next Monday for Primetime, I'm Vince McMahon for Jesse Ventura will see you later and thanks for joining us!



WrestleMania IV  
- Atlantic City, NJ - Trump Plaza - March 27, 1988
 
WWF Tag Team Title Match
Demolition with Mr. Fuji vs. Strike Force (C)  
 
Submission  
Greg "The Hammer" Valentine with Jimmy Hart vs. Brutus "the Barber" Beefcake  
 
WWF Intercontinental Title Match  
Honky Tonk Man with Jimmy Hart vs. Rick Steamboat vs. Junk Yard Dog (C)  
 
20 Man Battle Royal for #1 contender spot for WWF Heavyweight Title
 
Sam Houston - Ken Patera - Ultimate Warrior - Jim Brunzell - Jacques Rougeau - Raymond Rougeau -  Paul Roma - Jim Powers - Nikolai Volkoff  - Boris Zhukov - Hillbilly Jim -  Jake Roberts - King Harley Race - Jim Neidhart - Sika -  Ron Bass - "Macho Man" Randy Savage - Dan Spivey, Bret Hart - Don Muraco  
 
WWF Heavyweight Title Match  
Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant  (C)
 
*Card subject to change