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
In this WrestleMania II review, Vince McMahon tries something new with a three-city extravaganza, Hulk Hogan defends the WWF title against King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage Match, and much more. Let’s jump in. Show: WWF WrestleMania II Date: April 7, 1986 Location: Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, and … Read more
In this Mid-South Wrestling 1/30/82 review, Paul Orndorff wants to be a referee, Mr. Olympia defends the Mississippi Heavyweight title against Ed Wiskowski, and much more. Let’s jump in. Show: Mid-South Wrestling Date: January 30, 1982 RINGSIDE: Boyd Pierce and Cowboy Bill Watts are back. Watts makes fun of Boyd’s bright gold suit. It sure is gold. … Read more
We’re inching closer and closer towards the biggest event of the year in Starrcade 1988, and big things are happening as we head into the Clash of the Champions IV review. The biggest of which was Ted Turner buying Jim Crockett Promotions in mid-October. The company was spiraling downward and needed major help, so Billionaire Ted stepped in … Read more
In this WWF Superstars 2/12/94 review, Randy Savage squares off with Rick Martel, Owen Hart has some choice words for Bret Hart, and much more. Let’s jump in. Show: WWF Superstars Date: February 12, 1994 RINGSIDE: Vince McMahon and Stan Lane hype the action. Crush (w/Mr. Fuji) vs. Jay Stryker Is it gonna be Jay Striker against … Read more
In this WWF Raw 1/6/97 review, Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart still don’t like each other, and Sid still doesn’t like Jose Lothario or his son. Let’s jump in! Vader hypes up his match with Bret Hart, then it’s Vince McMahon and Jerry Lawler hyping up the debut of Shotgun Saturday Night, which featured THE … Read more
In this WWF No Way Out Of Texas review, DX needs a replacement partner in the main event, Kane squares off with Vader, and much more. Let’s jump in! Date: February 15, 1998 Location: Compaq Center in Houston, TX VIDEO: We get a video package hyping the eight-man tag main event. RINGSIDE: JR and Lawler … Read more
By popular demand, we’re adding the always fun Saturday Night’s Main Event shows into the mix, starting with this Saturday Night’s Main Event 1/27/90 review. And this was one of the best years ever for the series, as shown by this particular show. Let’s rock and roll. Date: January 27, 1990 Location: UTC Arena in … Read more
In this WCW SuperBrawl VIII review, Sting and Hollywood Hogan square off for the vacant WCW title, The Outsiders challenge The Steiner Brothers for the Tag Team titles, and much more. Let’s jump in! Show: WCW SuperBrawl VIII Date: February 22, 1998 Location: Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA RINGSIDE: Tony Schiavone, Bobby Heenan, and … Read more
In this WCW Souled Out 1998 review, Bret Hart makes his WCW debut against Ric Flair, Randy Savage battles Lex Luger in the main event, and much more. Let’s jump in! Show: WCW Souled Out 1998 Date: January 24, 1998 Location: Hara Arena in Trotwood, OH VIDEO: Nice package (zing!) with heel Eric Bischoff hyping … Read more