Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat’s first two matches were five-star classics. Will we get a third in the WrestleWar 1989 review? Hint: You probably already know the answer to that. Let’s jump into Blake’s WrestleWar 1989 review. Date: May 7, 1989 Location: Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN IN THE RING: The Oak Ridge Boys sing the national … Read more
In this WWF Raw 1/20/97 review, Gorilla Monsoon addresses the controversial finish to the Royal Rumble match, Stone Cold Steve Austin squares off with The Undertaker in the main event, and much more. Let’s jump in! Show: Monday Night Raw Date: January 20, 1997 Location: Lamar University in Beaumont, TX Raw Rating: 2.2 Nitro Rating: … Read more
In this WWF Survivor Series 1987 review, Hulk Hogan’s team faces off with Rick Rude’s team in the inaugural edition of the Thanksgiving tradition. Let’s jump in. Show: Survivor Series 1987 Date: November 26, 1987 Location: Richfield Township, OH We immediately get a shot of a guy that looks like Harvey Whippleman in the crowd. This show … Read more
In this Saturday Night’s Main Event 4/28/90 review, The Ultimate Warrior era has begun in the WWF, and his first title defense comes against a henchman of a familiar foe. Plus, Hulk Hogan makes history against Mr. Perfect. And if you’re a Perfect fan, it’s not the good kind of history. Let’s jump in. Date: … Read more
After the marathon review that was WrestleMania V, next up is the Clash of the Champions VI review. After Ricky Steamboat captured the NWA World Heavyweight Title at Chi-Town Rumble, it’s time to move to the next installment of Clash of the Champions, which happened to air at the exact same time as WrestleMania V. Let’s jump … Read more
In this Mid-South Wrestling 2/6/82 review, Skandor Akbar has a master plan, Paul Orndorff squares off with Mr. Olympia, and much more. Let’s jump in. Show: Mid-South Wrestling Date: February 6, 1982 RINGSIDE: Boyd Pierce and Bill Watts hype the big matches for this episode. Bob Orton Jr. vs. Ken Woodby Pretty sure this is our first … Read more
In this WWF Superstars 2/19/94 review, Bret Hart and Owen Hart continue exchanging words, Lex Luger has a guarantee for Yokozuna, and much more. Let’s jump in. Show: WWF Superstars Date: February 19, 1994 VIDEO: Owen Hart hypes his upcoming match with Marty Jannetty, then taunts Bret Hart ahead of their WrestleMania X match. Owen Hart vs. … Read more
As you’ll notice from the Clash of the Champions V review, a whole lot has changed since Starrcade 1988 in December, with the biggest being Dusty Rhodes gone from WCW. Would that change the direction of the company going forward? Let’s jump right in with Blake’s Clash of the Champions V review. Date: February 15, 1989 Location: … Read more
In this WWF Raw 1/13/97 review, it’s the go-home show for the 1997 Royal Rumble, as the tension builds towards Sid vs. Shawn Michaels and the Rumble match. Let’s jump in! Show: Monday Night Raw Date: January 13, 1997 Location: Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, NY Raw Rating: 2.3 Nitro Rating: 3.4 VIDEO: Vince McMahon narrates … Read more
It’s crazy how well the WWF built up primetime specials during this era, and The Main Event III review proves just that. But there was a significant replacement to the main event, and many wondered if it would make a huge difference. Let’s jump in. Date: February 23, 1990 Location: Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, … Read more
