WWF @ Pontiac, MI - Silverdome - January 1, 1988 Dino Bravo defeated SD Jones Danny Davis defeated Sam Houston via count-out Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Conquistadors WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin WWF Tag Team Champion Tito Santana defeated Bret Hart The One Man Gang defeated George Steele via disqualification Bam Bam Bigeow pinned King Kong Bundy Ted Dibiase pinned Jim Duggan Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification
WWF @ ? - January 1988 Don Muraco vs. the Iron Sheik; later in the card, Muraco & the Sheik wrestled together as the masked Conquistadors in a tag team match
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - January 2, 1988 Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz at 12:45 B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated the Conquistadors at 12:23 when Blair scored the pin with a roll up after a dropkick from Brunzell Jim Duggan fought Rick Rude to a 20-minute time-limit draw as Duggan has Rude covered Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana via disqualification when Santana hit Bret with Jimmy Hart's megaphone WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned the One Man Gang at 12:16 after a slam and the legdrop The Jumping Bomb Angels defeated WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri & Rockin' Robin at 13:58 when Robin was pinned after a double clothesline Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine at 4:43 with a small package as Valentine attempted the figure-4 WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Randy Savage via disqualification at 6:16 after Savage rammed Honky and Jimmy Hart's heads together
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - January 2, 1988 Dino Bravo pinned SD Jones Sam Houston defeated Danny Davis via disqualification Ken Patera & Billy Jack Haynes defeated Demolition via disqualification Don Muraco pinned Butch Reed The Islanders defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers Ted Dibiase pinned Jake Roberts Hercules fought Koko B. Ware to a draw Bam Bam Bigelow pinned King Kong Bundy
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - January 3, 1988 Bam Bam Bigelow won a bunkhouse battle royal by last eliminating Demolition Ax & Smash; other participants included: Ernie Ladd, Don Muraco, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau, Dino Bravo, Hercules, the Junkyard Dog, Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid, Outback Jack, the One Man Gang, Hillbilly Jim, Ron Bass, Butch Reed, Lanny Poffo, Ken Patera, Billy Jack Haynes, George Steele, the Ultimate Warrior, Sam Houston, Danny Davis, Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov, and Sika
WWF @ Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center - January 3, 1988 Koko B. Ware vs. Steve Lombardi Paul Roma & Jim Powers vs. the Islanders The Jumping Bomb Angels vs. WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Judy Martin & Leilani Kai Jake Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase Also included a midget tag team match
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - January 3, 1988 (1,900) SD Jones pinned Steve Lombardi Ron Bass pinned the Junkyard Dog Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston The One Man Gang pinned Jake Roberts Butch Reed pinned Don Muraco after hitting him with a foreign object Demolition defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Ted Dibiase fought Bam Bam Bigelow to a double disqualification Jim Duggan pinned Hercules
WWF @ Montrael, Quebec - Forum - January 4, 1988 Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Judy Martin & Leilani Kai defeated the Jumping Bomb Angels Jim Duggan defeated King Harley Race Koko B. Ware defeated Gino Brito Jr. Dino Bravo defeated Don Muraco Demolition defeated Billy Jack Haynes & Ken Patera Ted Dibiase defeated Jake Roberts WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Randy Savage via disqualification Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated the Islanders
WWF @ Augusta, GA - Civic Center - January 4, 1988 Brady Boone defeated Iron Mike Sharpe WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Conquistadors Butch Reed defeated George Steele WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine with a roll up Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the One Man Gang Rick Rude defeated Paul Orndorff
WWF @ Staten Island, NY - Monsignor Farrell High School - January 4, 1988 Dan Spivey pinned Scott Casey Sika pinned Lanny Poffo Ron Bass defeated Outback Jack The Ultimate Warrior defeated Steve Lombardi Hercules defeated the Junkyard Dog Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov via disqualification
WWF @ Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Civic Center - January 5, 1988 (8,500) WWF Superstars taping: Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis; after the bout, Houston was attacked by Bad News Brown (Brown's return) Butch Reed defeated Don Muraco via disqualification when Muraco hit referee Dave Hebner; after the bout, Muraco was attacked by the One Man Gang International Wrestling Challenge: Jim Duggan & Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase & Virgil via disqualification at 10:03 when Virgil hit Duggan with a chair from the floor; after the match, Dibiase was double teamed and left the ring once Roberts took out Damien WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart (w/ Jimmy Hart) in a handicap match when Hogan pinned Honky with the legdrop Prime Time Wrestling - 1/18/88: B. Brian Blair, Jim Brunzell, the Junkyard Dog, & George Steele defeated the Conquistadors, Nikolai Volkoff, & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) at 10:03 when JYD pinned a Conquistador with the powerslam; all the babyfaces wore Killer Bee masks for the duration of the bout 1/16/88: WWF Tag Team Champions Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated Dusty Wolfe & Iron Mike Sharpe at 3:30 when Sharpe submitted to Santana's figure-4 Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Van Van Horne via submission with the figure-4 at 2:37 Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Oliver Humperdink) pinned Tiger Chung Lee at 1:23 with the slingshot splash into the ring Ron Bass pinned Rex King with the Pedigree at 1:47; after the bout, Bass attacked his opponent with his whip - Miss Betsy Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Gino Carabello & Brian Costello at 3:19 when Dynamite pinned Carabello with a back suplex from the middle turnbuckle; after the bout, Bobby Heenan appeared at the interview stage and said that the Islanders had been reinstated from their suspension and that the Bulldogs should go backstage and speak to WWF President Jack Tunney to find out where Matilda is Don Muraco pinned Dave Wagner at 3:15 with the tombstone Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned Brady Boone at 2:38 with a back elbow off the middle turnbuckle 1/23/88: Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Barry Horowitz with the flying elbow drop at 2:31 Butch Reed & the One Man Gang defeated WG Wellington & Ricky Hunter at 3:01 when Gang pinned Wellington with the front suplex Ken Patera & Billy Jack Haynes defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Joe Mirto at 3:09 when Mirto submitted to Haynes' full nelson Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart, & Danny Davis (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Sam Houston, Rex King, & Van Van Horne at 2:55 when Davis pinned Houston after Houston received the Hart Attack behind the referee's back Jim Duggan pinned Steve Lombardi with the running clothesline at 2:08 King Harley Race, Rick Rude, & Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Jerry Allen, Scott Casey, & Lanny Poffo at 2:25 when Allen submitted to Hercules' backbreaker 1/30/88: WWF IC Champion Honky Tonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart & Peggy Sue) pinned Omar Atlas with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll at 1:58 The Ultimate Warrior pinned Terry Gibbs at 1:18 with the gorilla press slam Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned SD Jones at 2:19 with the side suplex The Islanders (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Scott Casey & Lanny Poffo at 2:35 when Tama pinned Poffo with the splash off the top Bad News Brown pinned Brady Boone at 1:35 with a clothesline; after the match, Brown threw his opponent out of the ring (Brown's TV return after being gone several years) Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Outback Jack & Jerry Allen at 2:04 when Ax pinned Allen following the Decapitation Jake Roberts pinned Dusty Wolfe with the DDT at 2:43
WWF @ Nashville, TN - Municipal Auditorium - January 6, 1988 Wrestling Challenge taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 1/18/88: Billy Jack Haynes & Ken Patera defeated Hercules & King Harley Race (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 15:05 when Hercules attacked Haynes with his chain; Vince McMahon & Nick Bockwinkel provided commentary for the bout Greg Valentine vs. Brutus Beefcake Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned the One Man Gang 1/17/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, & Virgil with Andre saying he would deliver the world title to Dibiase: Jake Roberts pinned Gino Carabello at 2:15 with the DDT Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Omar Atlas & Rex King at 4:07 following the Decapitation on King Jim Duggan pinned Joe Mirto at 2:16 with the running clothesline Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Van Van Horne at 2:16 with the Rude Awakening Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated the Conquistadors at 3:25 following a powerslam from Powers The Ultimate Warrior pinned Brian Costello at 2:01 with the splash Butch Reed, the One Man Gang, Nikolai Volkoff, & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell, Lanny Poffo, & Rick Hunter when OMG pinned Hunter with the front suplex 1/24/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Ron Bass: WWF Intercontinental Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart & Peggy Sue) pinned Jerry Allen in a non-title match at 2:40 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Dave Wagner & Tiger Chung Lee in a non-title match at 3:11 when Santana pinned Chung Lee with the flying forearm Ted DiBiase (w/ Virgil) pinned David Stoudemire at 2:11 with a reverse elbow drop from the middle turnbuckle Brutus Beefcake defeated Dusty Wolfe via submission at 2:06 with the sleeper The Islanders (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Eric Cooper & Brady Boone at 2:50 when Tama pinned Cooper with a headbutt off the top Don Muraco pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:47 with the tombstone Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned WD Wellington at 1:41 with the side suplex 1/31/88: The Junkyard Dog pinned Tiger Chung Lee at 2:08 with the powerslam Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Scott Casey via submission with the figure-4 Sam Houston pinned Steve Lombardi at 2:49 with a bulldog Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart (w/ Jimmy Hart & Danny Davis) defeated SD Jones & Omar Atlas at 2:40 following the Hart Attack on Atlas Randy Savage (w/ Elizabeth) pinned Terry Gibbs at 1:44 with the flying elbowdrop; after the bout, the Honkytonk Man, Jimmy Hart, and Peggy Sue arrived at the interview area and taunted Savage as buildup for their meeting the following week during The Main Event Bad News Brown pinned Rex King at 2:03 with the Ghetto Blaster Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Barry Horowitz & Dusty Wolfe at 4:13 when Dynamite pinned Wolfe with a back suplex off the top
WWF @ Allentown, PA - Agricultural Hall - January 9, 1988 (matinee) Postponned from Jan. 7 due to inclement weather in Atlanta and Nashville Included the Junkyard Dog, Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid, a women's tag team match, and a 20-man battle royal
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - January 9, 1988 (matinee) (10,083) Televised on the PRISM Network - included Dick Graham & Craig DeGeorge on commentary Prime Time Wrestling - 2/19/88: Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned SD Jones with the side suplex at 8:19 The Ultimate Warrior (sub. for Paul Orndorff) fought Rick Rude to a double count-out at 16:25 when both men began brawling on the floor Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Brutus Beefcake at 11:06 when Hart grabbed Beefcake's leg as he attempted to suplex Valentine into the ring, with Valentine falling on top and Hart holding the leg down during the cover WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Judy Martin & Lelani Kai (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated the Jumping Bomb Angels at 15:34 when Martin pinned Noriyo Tateno with a front suplex WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) in a steel cage match at 9:13 by escaping out the door as Hart helped pull him out; after the match, Savage brought the champion and Hart back inside the cage and hit the flying elbowsmash on Honky Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Conquistadors at 8:07 when Dynamite scored the pin with a diving headbutt after being thrown by Smith Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned Jake Roberts at 8:33 with a roll up and grabbing the tights for leverage following a knee to the back as Roberts was distracted by Virgil on the floor; after the match, Roberts attacked Dibiase and attempted to throw Damien on him after Dibiase became tied in the ring ropes; moments later, Virgil came up behind Roberts and Roberts threw Damien on him instead WWF Tag Team Champions Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 11:01 after Bret hit Martel with Jimmy's megaphone as Martel had the Boston Crab applied on Neidhart
WWF @ Scranton, PA - Catholic Youth Center - January 9, 1988 Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis Don Muraco vs. Sika Koko B. Ware vs. Ron Bass Bam Bam Bigelow & the Ultimate Warrior vs. Demolition Randy Savage vs. WWF IC Champion The Honkytonk Man (George Steele as guest referee) Also included a midget tag team match
WWF @ Wildwood, NJ - Convention Hall - January 9, 1988 Outback Jack vs. George Skaaland David Sammartino vs. Johnny V Scott Casey vs. Danny Spivey Paul Roma & Jim Powers vs. Barry Horowitz & Steve Lombardi The Junkyard Dog vs. Hercules B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Also included a battle royal
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - January 9, 1988 (13,903) Televised on NESN - included Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan on commentary: Iron Mike Sharpe pinned SD Jones at 8:22 after hitting him in the head with his forearm support Prime Time Wrestling - 1/18/88: Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Jerry Allen at 3:36 with the side suplex; early in the bout, Bobby Heenan left the broadcast table and went backstage after Gorilla Monsoon questioned him about the whereabouts of Matilda Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Conquistadors when Dynamite scored the pin at 13:55 after the press slam / diving headbutt combo; before the bout, Bobby Heenan left ringside after being threatened by the Bulldogs Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned Jake Roberts with a roll up and holding the tights for leverage at 10:58 after Roberts attacked an interfering Virgil; after the bout, Dibiase became caught in the ropes and Roberts was about to put Damien on him before Virgil pulled Dibiase from the ring; prior to the bout, Bobby Heenan returned to the commentary table WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Judy Martin & Leilani Kai (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated the Jumping Bomb Angels at 10:56 when Kai scored the pin following a front suplex from Martin behind the referee's back WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) with the legdrop at 11:40 after Rude thought he had won the match with the backbreaker submission hold; after the bout, the champion was attacked and bloodied by Ted Dibiase; Jimmy Hart provided commentary for the bout alongside Gorilla Monsoon (Best of the WWF Vol. 20, Hulk Hogan: The Unreleased Archives) Greg Valentine defeated Brutus Beefcake via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification when Neidhart hit Santana with Jimmy Hart's megaphone
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - January 10, 1988 WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Judy Martin & Leilani Kai defeated the Jumping Bomb Angels The Conquistadors defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Danny Davis defeated Sam Houston Dino Bravo defeated Koko B. Ware George Steele fought Ron Bass to a double disqualification Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine Ted Dibiase defeated Jake Roberts WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Randy Savage after the Hart Foundation interfered
WWF @ Green Bay, WI - Brown County Arena - January 10, 1988 Included Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Madison, WI - Dane County Coliseum - January 10, 1988 WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri vs. Velvet McIntyre Billy Jack Haynes & Ken Patera vs. Demolition Jim Duggan vs. King Harley Race Don Muraco vs. Butch Reed Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Sika WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan vs. the One Man Gang Also included 3 other matches
WWF @ LaCrosse, WI - LaCrosse Center - January 11, 1988 Included Don Muraco and Billy Jack Haynes
WWF @ Huntingdon, PA - Area High School Gym - January 11, 1988 David Sammartino vs. Terry Gibbs Scott Casey vs. Danny Spivey Outback Jack vs. Barry Horowitz The Ultimate Warrior vs. Steve Lombardi B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov The Junkyard Dog vs. Hercules
WWF @ Ft. Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial - January 12, 1988 WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels vs. Judy Martin & Leilani Kai Lanny Poffo vs. Sika Don Muraco vs. Butch Reed Ken Patera & Billy Jack Haynes vs. Demolition Jim Duggan vs. King Harley Race Bam Bam Bigelow vs. the One Man Gang
WWF @ New Castle, PA - January 13, 1988 Outback Jack pinned Barry Horowitz The Ultimate Warrior pinned Steve Lombardi Cowboy Lang & Pepe Gonzalez defeated Little Tokyo & Lord Littlebrook when Lang pinned Tokyo Johnny V pinned David Sammartino Danny Spivey pinned Scott Casey The Junkyard Dog pinned Hercules B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov when Blair pinned Volkoff
WWF @ Rockford, IL - Metro Centre - January 13, 1988 (3,000) Sika defeated Lanny Poffo Demolition Smash pinned Ken Patera after Mr. Fuji tripped Patera Don Muraco pinned Butch Reed Jim Duggan pinned King Harley Race WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Leilani Kai & Judy Martin defeated the Jumping Bomb Angels Bam Bam Bigelow pinned the One Man Gang
WWF @ Seattle, WA - Seattle Center Coliseum - January 14, 1988 Rick Rude pinned Jake Roberts WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned the One Man Gang Also included Brutus Beefcake and WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Waterloo, IA - McElroy Auditorium - January 14, 1988 (2,500) Sika pinned Lanny Poffo Sam Houston defeated Danny Davis Demolition Ax pinned Ken Patera after Mr. Fuji tripped Patera from the floor Jim Duggan pinned King Harley Race Don Muraco pinned Butch Reed WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Leilani Kai & Judy Martin defeated the Jumping Bomb Angels The One Man Gang defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out
WWF @ Clarksburg, WV - Nathan Goff Armory - January 14, 1988 Johnny V defeated David Sammartino Dan Spivey defeated Scott Casey Outback Jack defeated Barry Horowitz The Ultimate Warrior defeated Steve Lombardi The Junkyard Dog defeated Hercules B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov when Brunzell pinned Zhukov with a small package after a mask switch
WWF @ Frederick, MD - Community College Fieldhouse - January 15, 1988 The Ultimate Warrior vs. Steve Lombardi B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov The Junkyard Dog vs. Hercules Also included a 14-man battle royal, a midget tag team match, and 3 other bouts
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - Mecca - January 15, 1988 (12,223) Lanny Poffo pinned Sika WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Judy Martin & Leilani Kai defeated the Jumping Bomb Angels Jim Duggan defeated King Harley Race Don Muraco defeated Butch Reed Demolition defeated Billy Jack Haynes & Ken Patera Sam Houston defeated Danny Davis Bam Bam Bigelow pinned the One Man Gang WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Ted Dibiase with the leg drop after fighting off an interfering Virgil
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - January 15, 1988 (10,000) Dino Bravo pinned Jerry Allen Koko B. Ware pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude via count-out Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Conquistadors Greg Valentine pinned Brutus Beefcake WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Velvet McIntyre Ron Bass pinned Brady Boone WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Randy Savage in a steel cage match
WWF @ Peoria, IL - Civic Center - January 16, 1988 WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Leilani Kai & Judy Martin defeated the Jumping Bomb Angels Sam Houston defeated Danny Davis Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the One Man Gang via count-out at the 23-second mark Demolition defeated Ken Patera & Billy Jack Haynes Jim Duggan pinned King Harley Race Don Muraco pinned Butch Reed
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - January 16, 1988 (10,000) Ron Bass pinned Brady Boone Dino Bravo pinned Jerry Allen Koko B. Ware pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Conquistadors WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Velvet McIntyre Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude via count-out Greg Valentine pinned Brutus Beefcake WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart when Santana pinned Neidhart WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Randy Savage in a steel cage match after Jimmy Hart slammed the cage door in Savage's face
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - January 16, 1988 (10,700) Lanny Poffo pinned Sika The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race at 2:58 Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis with a bulldog at 7:19 WWF Women’s Tag Team Champions Leilani Kai & Judy Martin defeated the Jumping Bomb Angels at 14:18 Ken Patera, Billy Jack Haynes, & Jim Duggan defeated Demolition & Mr. Fuji when Duggan pinned Fuji Bam Bam Bigelow & Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) defeated the One Man Gang & Butch Reed at 12:44 when Bigelow pinnd Reed after Graham tripped Reed from the floor Ted Dibiase defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via disqualification at 11:35 when Hogan hit the challenger with a chair
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - January 16, 1988 Included WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Oakland, CA - Coliseum - January 17, 1988 Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned the One Man Gang
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - January 17, 1988 (7,500) Lanny Poffo pinned Jose Estrada The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race Jim Duggan fought Hercules to a double count-out Don Muraco pinned Butch Reed WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Judy Martin & Leilani Kai defeated the Jumping Bomb Angels B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Bam Bam Bigelow fought Ted Dibiase to a double disqualification at 3:00 WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart defeated Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Tito Santana & Rick Martel
WWF @ Vancouver, British Columbia - PNE Coliseum - January 18, 1988 Tom Magee defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Davey Boy Smith vs. Haku; the bout was originally scheduled as Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. the Islanders Jake Roberts defeated Moose Morowski (sub. for the One Man Gang) WWF Women's Champion Sherri Martel vs. Velvet McIntyre Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Rick Rude
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - January 18, 1988 (7,500) Lanny Poffo defeated Jose Estrada Don Muraco pinned Butch Reed The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart when Martel pinned Neidhart WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated Randy Savage (w/ WWF Tag Team Champions Tito Santana & Rick Martel) in a steel cage match by escaping over the top B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Hercules fought Jim Duggan to a double count-out WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Judy Martin & Leilani Kai defeated the Jumping Bomb Angels Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification at 3:00
WWF @ Calgary, Alberta - Saddledome - January 19, 1988 (8,500; sell out) Tom Magee defeated Iron Mike Sharpe at around the 4-minute mark Dino Bravo pinned Jerry Allen Davey Boy Smith pinned Haku WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Velvet McIntyre Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine Sam Houston pinned Gilles des Fosse Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude via count-out Ron Bass pinned Brady Boone WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Randy Savage via disqualification
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - January 1988 The Jumping Bomb Angels & Rockin Robin defeated WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri, WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Leilani Kai & Judy Martin B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated the Conquistadors Jim Duggan fought Rick Rude to a 20-minute draw Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Tito Santana & Rick Martel via disqualification WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Randy Savage Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine by reversing a figure-4 attempt into an inside cradle WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned the One Man Gang
WWF @ Regina, Saskatchewan - Agridome - January 20, 1988
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - January 21, 1988 (2,500) Sam Houston pinned Bill White Ron Bass defeated Brady Boone WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Velvet McIntyre Greg Valentine pinned Brutus Beefcake Davey Boy Smith pinned Haku Tom Magee pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude via count-out Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via count-out
WWF @ Rochester, NY - War Memorial - January 22, 1988 (3,500) Dino Bravo pinned Brady Boone Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis The Ultimate Warrior fought Hercules to a 20-minute time-limit draw Don Muraco fought Butch Reed to a double disqualification after Reed hit Muraco with a foreign object and Muraco stole it away and hit Reed with the weapon Jake Roberts pinned King Harley Race Greg Valentine pinned Brutus Beefcake Davey Boy Smith pinned Haku Don Muraco won a bunkhouse battle royal; other participants included Jake Roberts, Hercules, Butch Reed, and several others
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - January 22, 1988 Included Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart and WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - early 1988 Don Muraco won a bunkhouse battle royal by last eliminating the Islanders; other participants included: the Ultimate Warrior, Hercules, Sika, Ken Patera, Demolition, George Steele, Butch Reed, Harley Race, and several others
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - January 23, 1988 (matinee) Dino Bravo defeated Lanny Poffo Sam Houston defeated Danny Davis The Ultimate Warrior fought Hercules to a double count-out The One Man Gang defeated Don Muraco Jake Roberts defeated King Harley Race Greg Valentine defeated Brutus Beefcake Davey Boy Smith defeated Haku Don Muraco won a 30-man battle royal by last eliminating Demolition after assistance from Jake Roberts; other participants included: the One Man Gang, Jim Duggan, Hercules, the Ultimate Warrior, King Harley Race, and several others
WWF @ Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena - January 23, 1988 Koko B. Ware vs. Rick Rude Randy Savage vs. WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - Forum - January 24, 1988 WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin' Robin Koko B. Ware defeated Sika Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated the Conquistadors Demolition Ax defeated Buddy Lane Demolition Smash defeated Ken Patera Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Randy Savage via disqualification
Royal Rumble 88 - Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum - January 24, 1988 (16,200; announced at 20,000; sell out) Shown live on the USA Network (8.2); included Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; Gorilla Monsoon was to have been part of the commentary team but was sidelined after suffering a mild heart attack; featured Gene Okerlund conducting a podium interview with Ventura regarding his participation as the spotter for Dino Bravo's weightlifting exhibition; moments later, Bravo and Frenchy Martin appeared, with Bravo doing repeated lifts as the crowd booed; Ventura protested to McMahon during the segment, alledging McMahon had something to do with the fans booing and trying to break Bravo's concentration; just before Bravo attempted 715 lbs., a new world record, Bravo stormed off due to the booing but eventually returned; Bravo then lifted the weight but Ventura was clearly shown helping with the weight; included McMahon & Ventura reviewing footage from WrestleMania III in which Andre the Giant seemingly pinned WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan, followed by recent footage of Ted Dibiase claiming he would buy Hogan's title, Hogan refusing, Andre attacking Hogan on Saturday Night's Main Event and then saying he would get the WWF Title and give it to Dibiase; featured Okerlund hosting the in-ring contract signing between Hogan and Andre for their rematch Feb. 5 in Indianapolis, IN, televised live on NBC; Andre, who appeared with Dibiase and Virgil, had to be told repeatedly to join Hogan and WWF President Jack Tunney for the singing; before Hogan was able to sign the document, Dibiase berated Hogan, said he was signing his career away and that by Feb. 5 Dibiase would have the title and Hogan would be history; Andre then carefully inspected the contract before eventually signing, with Andre then standing up after being prompted by Dibiase and ramming Hogan's face into the table, with the table flipping and landing on top of the champion; included Craig DeGeorge conducting a podium interview with Hogan regarding his upcoming title defense against Andre, with Hogan saying the only way Andre could beat him was if he beat all his Hulkamaniacs; the card was to have featured a Demolition vs. Killer Bees match but it was canceled: Ricky Steamboat defeated Rick Rude via disqualification at 17:41 after Rude pulled referee Dave Hebner in the way of Steamboat's crossbody off the top; Rude initially thought he won the match as he had Steamboat in the overhead backbreaker when Hebner came to and called for the bell and Rude's music played until the official decision was announced; upon hearing the decision, Rude returned to the ring and berated Hebner in the corner The Jumping Bomb Angels defeated WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Lelani Kai & Judy Martin (w/ Jimmy Hart) in a Best 2 out of 3 Falls match at 13:56 to win the titles; fall #1: Lelani Kai scored the first fall at 6:11 with a move that started out as a powerbomb but turned into an over-the-head slam; fall #2: the Jumping Bomb Angels won the second fall at 8:05 by reversing a powerbomb into a sunset flip; fall #3: the challengers won the third fall following a double dropkick off the top rope onto Martin; a replay of the third fall showed Martin's shoulder was up at 2 but Vince McMahon claimed her shoulderblade was still down (Best of the WWF Vol. 15, The Women of the WWF) Jim Duggan won a 20-man Royal Rumble match by last eliminating the One Man Gang at 33:26 Order of entry: Bret Hart (w/ Jimmy Hart) (00:00); WWF Tag Team Champion Tito Santana (00:00); Butch Reed (1:58); Jim Neidhart (3:46); Jake Roberts (5:18); King Harley Race (6:50); Jim Brunzell (8:15); Sam Houston (9:42); Danny Davis (11:15); Boris Zhukov (12:43); Don Muraco (14:52); Volkoff ran out with Muraco, before his official entrance, and was held back by referees at ringside until he was allowed in the match; Nikolai Volkoff (16:38); Jim Duggan (18:37); Ron Bass (19:42); B. Brian Blair (21:06); Hillbilly Jim (22:36); Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) (24:05); the Ultimate Warrior (25:31); the One Man Gang (26:30); the Junkyard Dog (27:36) Order of elimination: Reed by Roberts as Reed, Hart, and Neidhart attempted to eliminate Santana (5:22); Santana by Hart & Neidhart (10:40); Zhukov by Roberts & Brunzell (15:16); Race by Muraco (16:50); Brunzell by Volkoff (20:50); Neidhart by Hillbilly via a backdrop (22:50); Houston by Bass as he was on Bass' shoulders (24:19); Hart by Muraco (25:40); Blair by OMG (26:56); Roberts by OMG (27:10); Volkoff by Duggan via a backdrop after ducking a punch (28:18); Hillbilly by OMG via a backdrop (28:31); Davis by Duggan via the running clothesline (29:06); Warrior by Bravo & OMG (29:22); JYD by Bass after JYD sustained an uppercut from OMG (29:44); Bass by Muraco (29:56); Muraco by OMG via a clothesline as Bravo held Muraco in place (31:07); Bravo by OMG with a clothesline after Duggan avoided the move (32:20); OMG by Duggan by pulling the top rope down as OMG attempted a charging clothesline (33:19) The Islanders (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-0, at 15:05; fall #1: Roma was counted out at 7:54 and appeared to sustain a legit injury after Haku caused him to fall to the floor, with Roma landing awkwardly; after the commercial break, Craig DeGeorge conducted a podium interview with Ted Dibiase, Virgil, and Andre the Giant regarding Andre's upcoming match against WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan, with Andre claiming he was still undefeated and would take Hogan's title; moments later, Powers & Roma returned ringside after Roma, his knee heavily taped, received medical treatment backstage; fall #2: Roma submitted to Haku's half crab at 7:11 after Tama hit a splash off the top onto Roma's injured knee
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - January 25, 1988 (19,750; sell out) Televised on the MSG Network - included Vince McMahon doing guest commentary, substituting for Gorilla Monsoon who had suffered a mild heart attack, alongside Bobby Heenan and Lord Alfred Hayes (McMahon's return to MSG commentary after an absense of 5 years); during the intermission, McMahon conducted several interviews at ringside with the Islanders & Bobby Heenan, Jim Duggan, Butch Reed & Slick: Prime Time Wrestling - 2/11/88: Scott Casey pinned Jose Estrada with a shoulder breaker at 10:06 Prime Time Wrestling - 3/14/88: Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis with a small package at 8:08 Butch Reed (w/ Slick) pinned the Junkyard Dog with a roll up and holding the tights for leverage at 5:26 after JYD chased Slick into the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 2/11/88: Omar Atlas pinned Dusty Wolfe at 7:29 with a reverse roll up The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) after Butch Reed interfered and hit Muraco with Slick's cane as the referee was busy breaking up a confrontation between Graham and Slick; after the bout, Muraco was thrown to the floor as Graham was triple teamed in the ring, with OMG hitting one splash and preparing to hit a second until Muraco made the save and cleared the ring WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Oliver Humperdink) defeated Ted Dibiase & Virgil (w/ Andre the Giant) when Bigelow pinned Virgil with a splash at 9:26 after Hogan hit the legdrop; after the bout, Hogan and Bigelow cleared the ring before the champion taunted Andre with the world title belt; Andre had to be held back by Dibiase and Virgil during the confrontation (Hulkamania 3) Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Steve Lombardi & Barry Horowitz when Powers pinned Lombardi after a powerslam at 13:33; early in the bout, Heenan left the broadcast table, claiming King Harley Race wanted to speak with him in the dressing room Jim Duggan pinned King Harley Race (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 10:50 by reversing a crossbody off the top ('Hacksaw' Jim Duggan) Prime Time Wrestling - 2/19/88: Ron Bass pinned Hillbilly Jim at 5:32 with the Pedigree The Islanders defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid via disqualification at 15:35 when the Bulldogs used a leash on their opponents that was originally brought to the ring by Bobby Heenan
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - January 26, 1988 (9,000; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart The One Man Gang defeated Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) via disqualification after Graham hit OMG with his cane WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase at around the 9-minute mark when Hogan pinned Dibiase with the legdrop Prime Time Wrestling - 2/11/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Jesse Ventura, Dino Bravo, & Frenchy Martin with all three claiming that Bravo was the new world bench press record holder Prime Time Wrestling - 2/11/88: George Steele defeated Wellington Wilkins via submission with the flying hammerlock at 2:36 Prime Time Wrestling - 2/19/88: Steve Lombardi & Barry Horowitz defeated Lanny Poffo & Scott Casey at 5:04 when Lombardi pinned Poffo with a clothesline after Horowitz landed a knee to the back from the ring apron Prime Time Wrestling - 2/19/88: King Harley Race & Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan, who came ringside mid-way through the bout) defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid via count-out at 9:05 when the Bulldogs chased Heenan backstage after he taunted them with a dog collar and leash; after the bout, the Bulldogs returned to the ring and attacked their opponents with the props Prime Time Wrestling - 2/22/88: B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Steve Lombardi & Barry Horowitz at 5:45 when Horowitz was pinned after sustaining an atomic drop from Brunzell and a clothesline off the middle turnbuckle from Blair Prime Time Wrestling - 2/22/88: Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated SD Jones & Brady Boone at 6:19 when Zhukov pinned Boone following a knee drop 2/6/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Nikolai Volkoff, Boris Zhukov, & Slick; featured highlights from Dino Bravo's world bench press mark at the Royal Rumble as well as highlights from the Glamour Girls / Jumping Bomb Angels women's tag team title change: Ricky Steamboat (sub. for Paul Orndorff) fought Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) to a double disqualification at 4:18 when the Ultimate Warrior came to ringside and threw King Harley Race, who came ringside with Hercules mid-way through the bout, into the ring; after the bout, Steamboat and Warrior were beaten down until Jim Duggan made the save with his 2x4 Don Muraco pinned Dusty Wolfe with the tombstone at 2:00 Ron Bass pinned Gary Starr with the Pedigree at 1:38; after the bout, Bass hung his opponent with the whip over his back Jim Duggan pinned Brian Costello with the running clothesline at 1:48 Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Oliver Humperdink) pinned Gino Carabello with the slingshot splash at 1:16 The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Jerry Gray at 1:38 with the front suplex; during the bout, Jesse Ventura spoke with Donald Trump on the phone regarding the seating arrangements for WrestleMania IV; after the bout, Ventura left the booth in protest after a note was sent to the commentary table from WWF President Jack Tunney saying that Tunney was about to have a statement regarding the outcome of The Main Event; Ventura was censored throughout the telecast whenever he attempted to talk about the Hogan / Andre match 2/13/88 - included the announcement from WWF President Jack Tunney that the WWF World Title was vacant as a result of the Hogan / Andre match in Indianapolis on February 5; to determine the new champion, a 14-man tournament would be held at WrestleMania IV; the original bracketing featured the Roberts / Rude and Duggan / Dibiase matches in place of each other; featured highlights from the previous week's Warrior / Hercules bout during Wrestling Challenge: Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated Terry Gibbs & Joe Mirto when Powers pinned Mirto with a powerslam; the bout began during the commercial break Butch Reed (w/ Slick) pinned Rex King with a clothesline off the top at 1:45 Jim Duggan pinned Dave Wagner at 1:46 with the running clothesline Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Van Van Horne & Red Demon at 2:11 when Dynamite pinned Horne with a diving headbutt after being thrown by Smith Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Eric Cooper & Dave Stoudimiere at 1:46 when Ax pinned Cooper following the Decapitation 2/20/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan; featured the first WrestleMania IV report, with the British Bulldogs & Koko B. Ware vs. the Islanders & Bobby Heenan and Brutus Beefcake vs. WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man were announced; included the announcement that Bob Uecker would be a guest ring announcer at the event: Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Sir Oliver Humperdink) pinned Sika at 1:29 with the slingshot splash The Islanders (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Omar Atlas & Rick Hunter at 4:59 when Tama pinned Hunter with a splash off the top Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Dave Stoudimiere at 1:48 with the side suplex The Junkyard Dog pinned Ken Johnson at 1:01 with the powerslam Bad News Brown pinned Phil Newkirk at 3:18 with the Ghetto Blaster The Ultimate Warrior defeated King Harley Race (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 1:40 when Hercules interfered and assaulted the Warrior with his steel chain; after the bout, Warrior gained possession of the chain and chased Hercules and Race out of the ring with it
WWF @ Salisbury, MD - Wicomico Youth & Civic Center - January 27, 1988 Wrestling Challenge taping: Jim Duggan pinned King Harley Race even though Race's feet were on the ropes during the cover Prime Time Wrestling - 2/11/88: Butch Reed (w/ Slick) defeated the Junkyard Dog via disqualification at 7:11 when Don Muraco interfered and attacked Reed after Reed began using Slick's cane as a weapon behind the referee's back Prime Time Wrestling - 2/22/88: Bad News Brown pinned Outback Jack at 4:27 with the Ghetto Blaster; after the bout, Craig DeGeorge interviewed Brown on the interview platform Prime Time Wrestling - 2/19/88: The Conquistadors defeated Brady Boone & Omar Atlas when Atlas was pinned at 6:19 after a slingshot / clothesline off the top double team Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Islanders WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Randy Savage after Jimmy Hart interfered WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase 2/7/88 - included Vince McMahon doing guest commentary, substituting for Gorilla Monsoon; included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Jim Duggan, discussing his recent Royal Rumble victory; included footage from the Royal Rumble of Dino Bravo's bench press attempt and the women's tag title match: The Ultimate Warrior defeated Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 1:56 when Hercules attacked Warrior with his steel chain, moments after Warrior snapped it into; prior to the bout, Heenan and Hercules cut a backstage promo regarding the upcoming match; after the bout, Hercules choked Warrior with his half of the chain, shoving referees aside until several preliminary wrestlers pulled him away; moments later, after Hercules & Heenan left the ring, Warrior chased after Hercules and choked him with the chain until the two were backstage (WWF Strong Men, The Ultimate Warrior) Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Jerry Gray & Rex King at 2:13 when Zhukov pinned Gray Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated Gino Carabello & Brian Costello at 3:12 when Roma pinned Carabello with a belly to belly suplex Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Brady Boone at 1:39 with the Rude Awakening Butch Reed (w/ Slick) pinned David Stoudemire at 2:56 with a clothesline off the top Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Omar Atlas & Rick Hunter at 2:35 following the Decapitation on Hunter 2/14/88 - included the Hogan / Andre match from The Main Event: Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) pinned Ken Johnson at 2:40 with the tombstone The Islanders (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Lanny Poffo & Eric Cooper at 2:48 when Tama pinned Cooper with a crossbody off the top Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Sir Oliver Humperdink) pinned Joe Mirto with a diving headbutt (only the closing moments of the bout were televised Bad News Brown pinned David Stoudemire at 2:42 following the Ghetto Blaster Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Dusty Wolfe & Jose Estrada at 2:17 when Dynamite pinned Wolfe 2/21/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with the Ultimate Warrior: Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell at 4:08 after Ax hit Jim Brunzell with Mr. Fuji's cane The Junkyard Dog pinned Steve Lombardi at 2:10 with the powerslam Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Phil Newkirk at 1:21 with the side suplex Jim Duggan pinned Terry Gibbs at 1:53 with the running clothesline The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Wellington Wilkens at 1:57 with the front suplex Ron Bass pinned Van Van Horne at 2:47
WWF @ Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum - January 28, 1988 Included Ken Patera
WWF @ Flint, MI - IMA Sports Arena - January 28, 1988 Included Ricky Steamboat
WWF @ Las Vegas, NV - Thomas & Mack Center - January 29, 1988 Ron Bass pinned the Junkyard Dog The Ultimate Warrior fought Hercules to a double count-out Demolition Ax pinned Ken Patera WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai The One Man Gang defeated George Steele via disqualification Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Islanders Jim Duggan pinned King Harley Race Ted Dibiase pinned Jake Roberts (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow)
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - January 29, 1988 Dino Bravo pinned Koko B. Ware Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis Ricky Steamboat fought Rick Rude to a double count-out Greg Valentine defeated Brutus Beefcake via submission WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Velvet McIntyre WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification when Jimmy Hart accidentally hit Honky with the megaphone
WWF @ Reno, NV - Lawlor Events Center - January 30, 1988 Included Jake Roberts
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - January 30, 1988 Included Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart and WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - January 30, 1988 (5,500) Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis Koko B. Ware vs. Sika WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri vs. Velvet McIntyre Jim Powers & Paul Roma vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov George Steele vs. Dino Bravo Ricky Steamboat fought Rick Rude to a double disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man & Greg Valentine defeated Randy Savage & Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - January 30, 1988 (7,600) Ron Bass pinned the Junkyard Dog The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race with a cradle Ted Dibiase defeated George Steele (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) via disqualification after Dibiase put a foreign object into Steele's tights and told the referee that they were there Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) pinned Butch Reed; after the bout, Graham punched out both Slick and Reed WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai at around the 15-minute mark when Tateno scored the pin Ted Dibiase won a 19-man bunkhouse battle royal by last eliminating Jim Duggan & Butch Reed at the same time; George Steele was listed as a participant but never entered the ring, rather just stood at ringside until the Junkyard Dog was eliminated; the bout was announced as a 22-man battle royal Hercules pinned Hillbilly Jim with a roll up while Jim was arguing with the referee Jim Duggan & Ken Patera defeated Demolition & Mr. Fuji in a handicap match when Duggan pinned Fuji with a clothesline; Billy Jack Haynes was to have been on Duggan & Patera's team but did not show Jake Roberts fought the One Man Gang to a double count-out at 5:30
WWF @ Asbury Park, NJ - Convention Hall - February 1, 1988 Included Koko B. Ware, Hercules, B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell
WWF @ Brooklyn, NY - Regina Youth Center - February 2, 1988 Danny Spivey pinned Outback Jack with a belly to belly suplex WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Leilani Kai & Judy Martin when Martin was pinned Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated the Conquistadors Koko B. Ware pinned Iron Mike Sharpe (sub. for Hercules) with a dropkick off the top B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov when Brunzell pinned Zhukov with a small package
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - Onondoga War Memorial - February 3, 1988 Included Don Muraco and the Junkyard Dog
WWF @ Billerica, MA - High School - February 3, 1988 Fundraiser presented by the Boys and Girls Club Included Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov, B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell, Koko B. Ware, WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels, and Jim Powers & Paul Roma
WWF @ Muskegon, MI - Walker Arena - February 4, 1988 (2,500) Rick Rude pinned the Junkyard Dog George Steele pinned Sika Demolition Smash pinned Ken Patera after Mr. Fuji tripped Patera Jim Duggan pinned King Harley Race Don Muraco pinned Butch Reed Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Islanders when Dynamite pinned Tama
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - February 5, 1988 Demolition defeated Billy Jack Haynes & Ken Patera Jake Roberts defeated King Harley Race Ron Bass defeated Koko B. Ware Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Islanders Jim Duggan defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification Don Muraco defeated Butch Reed The Ultimate Warrior pinned Sika The Main Event - shown live on NBC (15.2); featured Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included a video package showing WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan in training for his title defense against Andre the Giant; featured Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, with Jimmy Hart, regarding his title defense later in the night against Randy Savage, during which he claimed he would keep the title and win Miss Elizabeth; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Savage, with Elizabeth, regarding the upcoming match; the audio didn't pick up until several seconds into the interview; featured a video package recapping the Hogan vs. Andre feud dating back to WrestleMania III, then Andre attacking Hogan on Saturday Night's Main Event in Landover, MD, and the contract signing during the Royal Rumble; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Andre, Ted Dibiase, & Virgil regarding Andre's upcoming match with Hogan; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan regarding his upcoming title defense: Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart & Peggy Sue) via count-out at 8:39 after Savage threw the champion shoulder-first into the ringpost; after the bout, Hart hit Savage in the back of the head with the megaphone but Savage fought off Honky, cleared him from the ring, and destroyed the guitar (Macho Madness: The Ultimate Randy Savage Collection) Andre the Giant (w/ Ted Dibaise & Virgil) pinned WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan at 9:05 to win the title even though Hogan's shoulder came up before the three count; Ted Dibiase paid off Earl Hebner to fill in for his twin brother Dave as the referee for the match; moments later, Gene Okerlund interviewed Andre from the ring apron in which Andre surrendered the title over to Dibiase; after the bout, Dibiase put the championship belt on as Dave Hebner ran into the ring and argued with the other referee, who looked exactly like him; the other referee then knocked Dave to the floor, with Hogan then tossing the other over the top rope and onto Dibiase and Virgil; voted Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Match of the Year (Earl Hebner's surprise debut) (Hulkamania 3, The History of the WWE Heavyweight Championship, Best of Saturday Night's Main Event) WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart (w/ Jimmy Hart); following the ring entrances, Gene Okerlund conducted a backstage interview with Hogan regarding his title loss, with Hogan questioning how much Ted Dibiase payed to have his referee look exactly just like Dave Hebner; only the beginning of the match was televised due to time constraints
WWF @ Lansing, MI - Civic Center - February 6, 1988 WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double disqualification Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated the Alaskans Outback Jack defeated Brian Costello Sika defeated Jerry Allen Greg Valentine defeated Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ South Bend, IN - Joyce Athletic & Convocation Center - February 6, 1988 Outback Jack defeated Brian Costello Sika defeated Jerry Allen Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated the Alaskans Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Tito Santana & Rick Martel
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - February 6, 1988 (matinee) (15,534; sell out) Televised on NESN - included Craig DeGeorge & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Lanny Poffo pinned Terry Gibbs at 9:48 with a moonsault Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Steve Lombardi & Barry Horowitz when Raymond pinned Horowitz at 11:20 after a double team move from the top Prime Time Wrestling - 2/22/88: Sam Houston pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a bulldog at 11:37; after the bout, Danny Davis attacked Houston until several referees were able to intervene WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin at 5:32 with a splash off the top Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Sir Oliver Humperdink) defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) & Andre the Giant at 7:59 when Hogan pinned Dibiase with the leg drop after Andre's arm became entangled in the ring ropes; prior to the bout, Dibiase came to the ring wearing the WWF World Title belt and was introduced as the new champion as a result of what occured the previous night in Indianapolis Ricky Steamboat fought Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) to a double count-out at 12:23; after the bout, Bravo challenged Steamboat to 5 more minutes; after Steamboat accepted, he was double teamed by both Bravo & Martin until Bravo accidentally hit his manager; Steamboat then cleared the ring of both men Prime Time Wrestling - 2/22/88: Danny Davis pinned Brady Boone with a sit-down splash off the top at 7:59 Prime Time Wrestling - 5/23/88: The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned George Steele at 4:24 with a kneelift to the back after Steele became distracted by Slick on the ring apron; after the bout, Steele cleared OMG from the ring with Slick's cane before attacking Slick as well; Steele then chased the referee and Frenchy Martin, who was providing guest commentary, around the ring The Islanders defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid via disqualification at 12:36 when Dynamite shoved the referee; after the bout, Dynamite cleared both Islanders from the ring with the dog leash they brought ringside; during the match, Frenchy Martin left the commentary table after an argument with DeGeorge
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - February 6, 1988 (13,112) Televised on the PRISM Network - featured Dick Graham & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary; included footage from the previous night's The Main Event in which Andre the Giant won the world title and then sold it to Ted Dibiase; featured the announcement that Dibiase would defend his newly won title against Hulk Hogan at the following month's card, to be held March 12: Lanny Poffo pinned Terry Gibbs at 8:59 with a moonsault The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned George Steele at 4:32 with a splash to the back, even though Steele's shoulder was clearly up; after the bout, Steele cleared OMG from the ring with Slick's cane before attacking Slick with it Ricky Steamboat fought Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) to a time-limit draw at 13:31; after the bout, Bravo challenged Steamboat to 5 more minutes; when Steamboat accepted, he was double teamed by Bravo and Martin before eventually clearing both men from the ring Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston at 9:41 with a reverse roll up, grabbing the top rope and the tights for leverage Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Sir Oliver Humperdink) defeated Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) at 9:56 when Hogan pinned Dibiase with the legdrop after Andre became tied in the ring ropes; prior to the bout, Dibiase came to the ring in possession of the world title belt and was announced as the champion Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Steve Lombardi & Barry Horowitz at 9:08 when Raymond pinned Lombardi following a double team move from the top WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin at 7:35 with a roll up Prime Time Wrestling - 3/7/88: Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Brady Boone with a clothesline at 9:05, using the loaded forearm support The Islanders defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid via disqualification at 13:03 when Dynamite shoved referee Joey Marella; after the bout, Dynamite attacked the opposition with the dog leash the Islanders had brought ringside
WWF @ Guelph, Ontario - Memorial Gardens - February 7, 1988 (matinee) Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated the Alaskans Brady Boone pinned Steve Lombardi WWF Women's Champion Sherri Martel pinned Rockin Robin Dino Bravo pinned Jim Powers Tito Santana defeated Sika via disqualification Rick Rude pinned Paul Roma (sub. for Koko B. Ware) Randy Savage & Ricky Steamboat defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart when Savage pinned Bret
WWF @ Cobleskill, NY - Bouck Hall Gym - February 7, 1988 David Sammartino vs. Barry Horowitz Outback Jack vs. Iron Mike Sharpe SD Jones vs. Johnny V George Steele vs. Ron Bass Also included a midget tag team match
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - February 7, 1988 Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated the Alaskans (Dave Wagner & Rick Renslow) Koko B. Ware pinned Steve Lombardi WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to a double disqualification; the Rougeaus played the heels for the bout Dino Bravo pinned Brady Boone Rick Rude pinned Tito Santana Sika pinned Koko B. Ware Randy Savage, Ricky Steamboat, & Jim Duggan defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart when Duggan pinned Hart
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - February 7, 1988 Included Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid
WWF @ Clinton, NY - Arena - February 8, 1988 (450) David Sammartino pinned Barry Horowitz Johnny V defeated George Skaaland Outback Jack pinned Iron Mike Sharpe George Steele defeated Ron Bass via disqualification Jerry Allen pinned Johnny V Little Coco & Pepe Gomez defeated Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - February 8, 1988 (3,000) Scotty Casey defeated Terry Gibbs Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis The One Man Gang defeated Jake Roberts via count-out WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai Ted Dibiase pinned Bam Bam Bigelow after Virgil hit Bigelow with the world title belt; Dibiase was billed as the WWF World Champion and the match was recognized as a title match (Bigelow's 3rd career pinfall loss) Dan Spivey pinned Lanny Poffo Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine The Islanders defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid via disqualification
WWF @ Montrael, Quebec - Forum - February 8, 1988 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated the Conquistadors Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, & Ricky Steamboat defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart (w/ Andre the Giant)
WWF @ East Lansing, MI - Early 1988 WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double disqualification Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated the Alaskans Outback Jack defeated Brian Costello Sika defeated Jerry Allen Greg Valentine defeated Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - February 9, 1988 (4,300) Paul Roma pinned Steve Lombardi WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin SD Jones pinned Sika Brady Boone pinned Johnny V Rick Rude pinned Koko B. Ware Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Conquistador #1 (Jose Luis Rivera) & Mario Mancini (sub. for Conquistador #2) Dino Bravo pinned Hillbilly Jim Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart in a steel cage match
WWF @ Fresno, CA - Convention Center - February 9, 1988 Included Jake Roberts
WWF @ Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center - February 10, 1988 WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Conquistador #1 & Mario Mancini Brady Boone defeated Johnny V Rick Rude defeated Paul Roma Dino Bravo defeated Hillbilly Jim Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart in a steel cage match
WWF @ Binghamton, NY - Broome County Arena - February 10, 1988 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - February 10, 1988 WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels vs. Judy Martin & Leilani Kai Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg Valentine Jake Roberts vs. the One Man Gang Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. the Islanders Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Lake Placid, NY - Olympic Center - February 11, 1988 SD Jones defeated Gino Carabello Brady Boone defeated Johnny V Dino Bravo defeated Hillbilly Jim WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Rick Rude defeated Paul Roma Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Conquistador #1 & Richard Charland Jim Powers defeated Steve Lombardi Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart in a steel cage match
WWF @ Youngstown, OH - Beeghly Center - February 12, 1988 WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels vs. Leilani Kai & Judy Martin Jim Duggan vs. King Harley Race The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. the Islanders Jake Roberts vs. the One Man Gang Also included 2 other matches
WWF @ Glens Falls, NY - Civic Center - February 12, 1988 Included WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Ft. Wayne, IN - Memorial Coliseum - February 12, 1988 Scott Casey defeated Terry Gibbs Danny Spivey defeated Lanny Poffo Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine Demolition Smash defeated Ken Patera B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated the Conquistadors Sam Houston defeated Danny Davis Ron Bass defeated the Junkyard Dog Ted Dibiase defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - February 1988 WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai Ron Bass defeated the Junkyard Dog Hercules defeated Hillbilly Jim The Ultimate Warrior defeated King Harley Race Ted Dibiase defeated George Steele (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) via disqualification Ken Patera & Jim Duggan defeated Demolition & Mr. Fuji in a handicap match Jake Roberts defeated Butch Reed Don Muraco fought the One Man Gang to a double count-out Ted Dibiase won a 22-man bunkhouse battle royal WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - February 13, 1988 (4,500) Steve Lombardi pinned Brady Boone George Steele defeated Sika via disqualification at around the 2-minute mark WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Rick Rude fought Ricky Steamboat to a double count-out Dino Bravo pinned Koko B. Ware Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Don Muraco pinned Butch Reed Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF IC Champion the Honktyonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart in a steel cage match
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - February 13, 1988 Brady Boone defeated Steve Lombardi George Steele fought Sika to a double disqualification Butch Reed defeated Don Muraco Koko B. Ware defeated Dino Bravo Ricky Steamboat fought Rick Rude to a double count-out WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Chapions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart
WWF @ Minneapolis, MN - Met Center - February 13, 1988 (7,000) Steve Lombardi pinned Brady Boone Koko B. Ware defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai Ricky Steamboat fought Rick Rude to a double count-out Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Outback Jack pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Mad Dog Vachon) defeated Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase when Hogan pinned Dibiase with the legdrop
WWF @ Erie, PA - Civic Center - February 13, 1988 Included Jim Duggan
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - February 13, 1988 The show was billed as a tribute to Mad Dog Vachon Scott Casey pinned Terry Gibbs The Junkyard Dog defeated Ron Bass via disqualification Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston Danny Spivey pinned Lanny Poffo B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated the Conquistadors Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine Ken Patera, the Junkyard Dog, & the Crusher defeated Demolition & Mr. Fuji when Patera pinned Fuji Ted Dibiase defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out
WWF @ Pontiac, MI - Silverdome - February 14, 1988 (12,000) Steve Lombardi pinned Brady Boone Koko B. Ware defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai at 17:16 Ricky Steamboat fought Rick Rude to a double count-out Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Outback Jack pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase at 10:00 when Hogan pinned Dibiase with the legdrop
WWF @ Altoona, PA - Jaffa Mosque - February 14, 1988 Bad News Brown vs. Jerry Allen Jim Powers & Paul Roma vs. Johnny V & Barry Horowitz George Steele vs. Sika WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri vs. Rockin Robin The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) vs. Butch Reed Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. the Islanders Jake Roberts vs. the One Man Gang
WWF @ Duluth, MN - Arena - February 14, 1988 Included Jim Duggan
WWF @ Omaha, NE - Civic Center - February 15, 1988 (4,158) Scott Casey pinned Terry Gibbs Danny Spivey pinned Lanny Poffo Jim Duggan pinned King Harley Race The Conquistadors defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell after the Conquistadors switched places in the ring; Earl Hebner continued the role of heel referee for the bout WWF IC Champion the Honktytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart defeated Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana in an elimination match; Martel and Neidhart were both counted-out; Bret pinned Santana; Honky was disqualified for hitting the referee; Savage was counted-out after both Honky & Neidhart interfered, with referee Earl Hebner refusing to call a disqualification Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis Ken Patera & the Crusher (sub. for Billy Jack Haynes) defeated Demolition via disqualification when Mr. Fuji tripped the Crusher with his cane at around the 3-minute mark Ron Bass pinned the Junkyard Dog
WWF @ Centralia, IL - February 15, 1988 (1,200) Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis Danny Spivey pinned Outback Jack WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai The Junkyard Dog & Ken Patera defeated the Conquistadors The Junkyard Dog pinned Sika at around the 30-second mark B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell co-won a battle royal
WWF @ Columbia, MO - Hearns Coliseum - February 15, 1988 Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai Jim Brunzell won a 14-man battle royal by last eliminating Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Also included a midget tag team match featuring Lord Littlebrook and Little Tokyo
WWF @ Kirskville, MO - Pershing Arena - February 15, 1988 The 1st show in Kirskville Bad News Brown vs. an unknown Jim Powers & Paul Roma vs. the Alaskans The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) vs. Butch Reed Jake Roberts vs. Sika Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. the Islanders
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - February 15, 1988 Steve Lombardi pinned Brady Boone Outback Jack pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Koko B. Ware defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification WWF Women’s Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Leilani Kai & Judy Martin Ricky Steamboat fought Rick Rude to a double count-out Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase after Hogan hit the leg drop on Dibiase
WWF @ Wichita, KS - Kansas Coliseum - February 16, 1988 (10,000) WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 2/29/88: Rockin Robin pinned WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri in a non-title match at 8:34 with a hair-pull bulldog off the middle turnbuckle Prime Time Wrestling - 2/29/88: Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Rick Renslow & Dave Wagner at 2:57 when Raymond pinned Wagner following a double team move from the top Prime Time Wrestling - 3/7/88: Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma at 9:25 when Ax pinned Powers after Smash hit Roma with Fuji's cane behind the referee's back Prime Time Wrestling - 3/14/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Hercules & Bobby Heenan in which they discussed Hercules' match with the Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania IV Prime Time Wrestling - 3/14/88: Koko B. Ware pinned Terry Gibbs at 3:50 with the Ghostbuster Prime Time Wrestling - 3/14/88: Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Barry Horowitz & Steve Lombardi at 9:50 when Powers pinned Horowitz with a powerslam 2/27/88 - featured a backstage interview segment with Brutus Beefcake and Bob Uecker; included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Hulk Hogan regarding his participation in the WrestleMania IV tournament; featured comments from Donald Trump during the WrestleMania report, as well as the announcement that Hercules would face the Ultimate Warrior and that Strike Force would defend the tag team titles against Demolition; included the announcement that Vanna White would be the guest time keeper at the event: WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Tom Stone & Dusty Wolfe at 2:55 when Stone submitted to Martel's Boston Crab Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Lance Allen via submission with the figure-4 at 1:43 Jake Roberts pinned Pete Sanchez at 1:48 with the DDT Ron Bass pinned Gary Jackson at 1:12 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass choked Jackson out with Miss Betsy Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned John Stewart at the 2-minute mark with a powerslam WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Omar Atlas, Jerry Allen, & Lanny Poffo at 2:37 when Honky pinned Atlas with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll 3/5/88 - featured a backstage interview with Ted Dibiase, Virgil, and Bob Uecker; included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart, during which Brutus Beefcake appeared, chased Honky & Hart off the stage with his hedge clippers, and vowed to take Honky's title and hair; featured a WrestleMania IV report in which the 20-man battle royal was announced and that Robin Leach would be the presenter of the world title belt at the event: Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:07 with the flying elbowsmash Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Jim Evans & Mike Richards at 1:50 when Ax pinned Evans following the Decapitation Don Muraco pinned Frankie DeFalco with the tombstone at 1:53 Brutus Beefcake defeated Steve Lombardi via submission with the sleeper at 2:03 Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Brian Costello & Terry Gibbs at 2:05 when Dynamite pinned Costello with a diving headbutt after being thrown by Smith King Harley Race, Rick Rude, & Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated SD Jones, Sonny Rogers, & Scott Casey at 1:23 when Rogers submitted to Hercules' backbreaker 3/12/88 - featured Bruno Sammartino's final appearance as a commentator; included an extended 'Update' segment focusing on Hulk Hogan, his title win 4 years before and his two most recent one-on-one matches with Andre the Giant; featured a backstage interview segment with Jake Roberts and Bob Uecker where Jake said he would teach Uecker how to hold Damien the following week; featured Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, & Virgil regarding their participation in the WrestleMania IV world title tournament: The Ultimate Warrior pinned Tom Stone with the gorilla press slam / splash combo at 2:12 Jim Duggan pinned Barry Horowitz at 1:32 with the running clothesline Bad News Brown pinned Lance Allen with the Ghetto Blaster; the bout was shown in progress following comments from Vannah White Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Sir Oliver Humperdink) pinned Brian Costello at 1:29 with the diving headbutt Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Johnny Steward with the side suplex at 1:53
WWF @ Topeka, KS - Expocentre - February 17, 1988 (sell out) Wrestling Challenge taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 2/29/88: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Koko B. Ware via count-out at 8:51 when Koko chased Heenan backstage after Heenan stole Frankie the parrot; after the bout, Koko returned ringside with Frankie and cleared Rude from the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 3/7/88: Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Jerry Allen via submission with the backbreaker at 6:48 Prime Time Wrestling - 3/7/88: Scott Casey pinned Barry Horowitz with a crucifix at 9:57 Prime Time Wrestling - 3/7/88: Bad News Brown pinned John Stewart with the Ghetto Blaster at 3:11 2/28/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, & Virgil regarding their participation in WrestleMania IV; included a backstage interview segment where Bob Uecker met the One Man Gang & Slick: Koko B. Ware pinned Danny Davis (w/ Jimmy Hart) with the Ghostbuster at 2:25 Butch Reed (w/ Slick) pinned Mike Richards at 1:58 with the clothesline off the top Brutus Beefcake defeated Brian Costello via submission at 2:09 with the sleeper Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jim Evans at 1:57 with the Rude Awakening Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Oliver Humperdink) pinned Frank DeFalco at 1:21 with a diving headbutt Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Sonny Rogers & Gary Jackson at 1:58 with the Decapitation 3/6/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth, discussing Savage's participation in WrestleMania IV; included a backstage interview segment where Bob Uecker met Bobby Heenan: The Ultimate Warrior pinned Dusty Wolfe at 2:11 with the splash WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Barry Horowitz & Dave Wagner in a non-title match at 2:15 when Martel forced a submission from Wagner with the Boston crab Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned Omar Atlas at 1:45 with a powerslam Jim Duggan pinned Pete Sanchez at 2:51 with the running clothesline Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Sonny Rogers & Jim Stewart at 4:13 following the Hart Attack on Stewart WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Lance Allen in a non-title match at 2:46 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll 3/13/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Hulk Hogan, discussing his participation in WrestleMania IV; included a backstage interview segment where Bob Uecker met Ted Dibiase & Virgil, where Uecker agreed everyone had a price for Dibiase after accepting several $100 bills: Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Terry Gibbs at 2:50 when Dynamite pinned Sharpe Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated SD Jones via submission with the figure-4 Don Muraco pinned Rick Renslow at 1:57 with the tombstone Ron Bass pinned Scott Casey at 2:23 with a swinging neckbreaker Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Gary Jackson at 1:37 with the side suplex Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated George Petraski & Tom Stone at 3:11 when Powers pinned Petraski with a powerslam 3/13/88 Canadian version - featured "Le Studio" hosted by Frenchy Martin with Jake Roberts as the guest; during the segment, Roberts mentioned Dino Bravo's benchpress record set at the Royal Rumble and noted it took Jesse Ventura's help to do it
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - February 18, 1988 (16,000) The Iron Sheik defeated SD Jones (Sheik's return to the company after being gone several months) Sika defeated Lanny Poffo The Ultimate Warrior fought Hercules to a double disqualification Don Muraco fought Dino Bravo to a double count-out Jim Duggan & Ken Patera defeated Demolition & Mr. Fuji in a handicap match when Duggan pinned one of the Demolition; Billy Jack Haynes was originally scheduled to be Duggan & Patera's partner Ron Bass pinned the Junkyard Dog King Harley Race pinned Outback Jack Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine Hulk Hogan defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification when Jimmy Hart interfered; after the bout, Hogan threw both men out of the ring
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - February 19, 1988 Lanny Poffo pinned Sika Dino Bravo pinned Hillbilly Jim Greg Valentine defeated Brutus Beefcake via count-out The Ultimate Warrior fought Hercules to a double count-out Don Muraco pinned the Iron Sheik Bam Bam Bigelow pinned King Harley Race Ken Patera pinned Demolition Smash Ron Bass pinned the Junkyard Dog Don Muraco won a bunkhouse battle royal
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - February 19, 1988 Bad News Brown pinned Sam Houston Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell WWF Women's Tag Team Champions The Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Leilani Kai & Judy Martin Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out,BR> Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Islanders Randy Savage & Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase & Virgil
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - February 20, 1988 (8,000) Ron Bass pinned Hillbilly Jim at 7:19 after a clothesline The Iron Sheik pinned Lanny Poffo at 6:26 after a gutwrench suplex The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race at 4:22 when the momentum of a crossbody off the top by Race put Warrior on top Dino Bravo pinned the Junkyard Dog at 4:50 Demolition defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau at 9:20 when Smash pinned Raymond after Ax hit Raymond from behind as he was attempting to piledrive Smash Brutus Beefcke pinned Greg Valentine at 16:14 Ted Dibiase defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out at 3:58 when Bigelow chased Virgil around the ring WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Leilani Kai & Judy Martin at the 15-minute mark when Noriyu Tateno pinned Martin Jim Duggan won a 21-man bunkhouse battle royal at 9:37; order of elimination: George Steele (who never entered the ring and chased Jimmy Hart & Frenchy Martin instead), Mr. Fuji, Hercules, Ron Bass, Brutus Beefcake, Lanny Poffo (wearing a suit of armor), Dino Bravo, Raymond Rougeau, Sika (wearing a Gold's Gym t-shirt), the Junkyard Dog, Hillbilly Jim, Outback Jack, King Harley Race, the Iron Sheik, Jacques Rougeau, the Ultimate Warrior, Ken Patera (who brought a chainsaw to the ring but was removed prior to the start of the bout), Ax, and Smash
WWF @ Waukegan, IL - East High School - February 20, 1988 Dan Spivey pinned Jerry Allen Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated the Conquistadors when Roma scored the pinfall WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin Koko B. Ware defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification Davey Boy Smith pinned Haku Jake Roberts pinned Slick (sub. for the One Man Gang)
WWF @ Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - February 21, 1988 (8,830) Brady Boone defeated Johnny V Scott Casey defeated Steve Lombardi Barry Horowitz defeated SD Jones Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Danny Davis defeated Sam Houston Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) fought Butch Reed to a double count-out Ricky Steamboat fought Rick Rude to a 30-minute time-limit draw Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart in a steel cage match
WWF @ Billings, MT - February 21, 1988 B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana vs. WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart Also included Rick Rude and Don Muraco
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - February 21, 1988 (3,100) Dino Bravo pinned Jacques Rougeau George Steele defeated Sika via disqualification The Iron Sheik pinned Raymond Rougeau The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race Ted Dibiase defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai Jim Duggan pinned Ron Bass Demolition defeated Ken Patera & the Junkyard Dog when JYD was pinned Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - February 22, 1988 (less than 10,000) Televised on the MSG Network - included Gorilla Monsoon & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary; this was the first MSG card in which there were mats on the floor surrounding the ring: Prime Time Wrestling - 3/14/88: Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated King Harley Race & Iron Mike Sharpe (sub. for Hercules) at 9:26 when Raymond pinned Sharpe after the Rougeau Bomb from Jacques Prime Time Wrestling - 2/29/88: George Steele pinned Sika at 2:49 after Sika hit himself with a chair that bounced off the apron, moments after Steele threw three chairs into the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 2/29/88: Demolition Ax (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Ken Patera at 7:27 after Demolition Smash came ringside and distracted Patera as the full nelson was applied; after the bout, Patera was double teamed until the Junkyard Dog made the save Prime Time Wrestling - 2/29/88: The Junkyard Dog (sub. for Billy Jack Haynes) (w/ Ken Patera) pinned Demolition Smash (w/ Mr. Fuji & Demolition Ax) at 3:44 by hitting him with his steel chain after Patera tripped Smash and attacked Ax, distracting the referee Prime Time Wrestling - 3/7/88: Jake Roberts fought Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) to a 20-minute draw at 19:23 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out at 11:04 after sending Bigelow into the steel ring post as Bigelow was chasing Virgil on the floor Prime Time Wrestling - 3/7/88: Jim Duggan fought Ron Bass to a double count-out at 15:16 when Duggan chased Bass backstage Don Muraco & the Ultimate Warrior defeated Butch Reed (w/ Slick) & King Kong Bundy (sub. for the One Man Gang) when Warrior pinned Bundy with a crossbody at 14:48, with Bundy falling backwards over Muraco who was on all fours; during the match, Slick briefly joined the commentary team of Gorilla Monsoon and Lord Alfred Hayes at ringside
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - February 1988 The Iron Sheik pinned Lanny Poffo Hercules defeated Hillbilly Jim Demolition defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau The Ultimate Warrior defeated King Harley Race WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Leilani Kai & Judy Martin Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine Ted Dibiase defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out Jim Duggan won a bunkhouse battle royal by last eliminating Dino Bravo and Ron Bass; other participants included: Brutus Beefcake, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau, Lanny Poffo, the Iron Sheik, Hillbilly Jim, George Steele, Sika, the Ultimate Warrior, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Mr. Fuji, Outback Jack, Ken Patera, Hercules, King Harley Race, and the Junkyard Dog
WWF @ Hollywood, FL - Sportitorium - February 26, 1988 (10,000) Danny Spivey pinned Lanny Poffo The Ultimate Warrior defeated Dino Bravo via count-out Rick Rude pinned the Junkyard Dog Hulk Hogan pinned Butch Reed Randy Savage fought Ted Dibiase to a double count-out at 5:30 WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai at around the 16-minute mark Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Jim Duggan defeated Ron Bass via count-out in under 30 seconds Jake Roberts, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart when Roberts pinned Bret
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - February 26, 1988 Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Outback Jack The Iron Sheik defeated Ken Patera Danny Davis defeated Sam Houston Koko B. Ware defeated Bad News Brown Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the Iron Sheik (sub. for the One Man Gang) Hercules fought Don Muraco to a double count-out Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine The Islanders defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid via disqualification
WWF @ Denver, CO - Auditorium - February 27, 1988 (8,500; sell out) SD Jones pinned Johnny V The Ultimate Warrior fought Hercules to a double count-out Ken Patera pinned Demolition Smash WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai Ron Bass pinned Brady Boone Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase at 11:36 when Dibiase was pinned after Hogan hit the leg drop
WWF @ Gary, IN - Genesis Convention Center - February 27, 1988 Scott Casey vs. the Iron Sheik Jim Powers & Paul Roma vs. the Conquistadors Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg Valentine Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Tito Santana & Rick Martel vs. WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart
WWF @ Des Moines, IA - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - February 28, 1988 (matinee) Casey Jones vs. the Iron Sheik Jim Powers & Paul Roma vs. the Conquistadors Koko B. Ware vs. Dino Bravo Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg Valentine Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana vs. WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - February 28, 1988 Bad News Brown pinned Johnny K-9 Sika pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated the Junkyard Dog & George Steele The Islanders defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid via disqualification Jim Duggan pinned Butch Reed Rick Rude pinned Jake Roberts Don Muraco defeated the One Man Gang via count-out
WWF @ London, Ontario - London Gardens - February 28, 1988 Jake Roberts defeated the One Man Gang Rick Rude defeated Don Muraco Jim Duggan defeated Sika Butch Reed defeated Hillbilly Jim Jerry Allen pinned Steve Lombardi The Ultimate Warrior defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification The Islanders defeated George Steele & the Junkyard Dog Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ Boise, ID - BSU Pavilion - February 29, 1988 Brady Boone vs. Ron Bass Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels vs. Leilani Kai & Judy Martin The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules Ken Patera vs. a member of Demolition (sub. for Billy Jack Haynes & Ken Patera vs. Demoltion) Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Ted Dibiase & Virgil (w/ Andre the Giant)
WWF @ Cedar Rapids, IA - Five Seasons Center - February 29, 1988 Included Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Utica, NY - Memorial Auditorium - February 29, 1988 (3,228) The scheduled bout between Jim Duggan and the One Man Gang did not take place Don Muraco pinned Butch Reed Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts Sika defeated George Skaaland Bad News Brown defeated Tony Garea The Islanders defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid George Steele & the Junkyard Dog defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ Toledo, OH - Sports Arena - March 4, 1988 Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera Demolition defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF Women's Tag Team Champion Itsuke Yamazaki defeated Judy Martin WWF Women's Tag Team Champion Noriyo Tateno defeated Leilani Kai Jake Roberts defeated Ron Bass via disqualification The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race Randy Savage, Sam Houston, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Danny Davis, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart in a steel cage match; the last two men in the ring were Savage and Honky; Savage escaped over the top after hitting the flying elbowsmash
WWF @ Tampa, FL - Sundome - March 4, 1988 Included Bam Bam Bigelow and Don Muraco
WWF @ Scranton, PA - CYC - March 4, 1988 Included Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - March 5, 1988 (8,500) Brady Boone pinned Johnny V with a roll up at the 7-minute mark Bad News Brown pinned Scott Casey with the Ghetto Blaster at the 8-minute mark Ricky Steamboat fought Rick Rude to a 20-minute time-limit draw WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin at the 9-minute mark with a roll up and grabbing the tights for leverage Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers at the 12-minute mark when Volkoff pinned Powers Cowboy Lang & Chris Dube defeated Little Tokyo & Lord Littlebrook Koko B. Ware defeated Hercules via disqualification at the 6-minute mark after dropping Koko crotch-first on the top rope Hulk Hogan & Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase & Virgil (w/ Andre the Giant) at the 10-minute mark when Duggan pinned Virgil
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - March 5, 1988 Televised on NESN - included Gorilla Monsoon & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 3/21/88: Steve Lombardi pinned SD Jones at 8:02 with a small package Danny Davis (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Sam Houston at 9:23 with a suplex into the ring after Houston fell to the floor Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougaeu at 8:14 when Smash pinned Jacques following a double clothesline Prime Time Wrestling - 3/21/88: The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race at 4:54 with a roll up after blocking a suplex into the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 4/11/88: Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned David Sammartino at 5:38 with the side suplex Prime Time Wrestling - 7/4/88: Jake Roberts defeated Ron Bass via count-out at 10:57; prior to the bout, Monsoon interviewed Bass at ringside, where a confrontation took place in which Bass challenged Monsoon to fight him in the ring; after the match, Bass attacked Roberts and attempted to assault him with Miss Betsy until Roberts wrapped Damien around his opponent WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 11:47 when Kai was pinned with a backslide Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth), and WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart (w/ Jimmy Hart) in a steel cage match at 8:20; Santana escaped through the door at 2:38; Neidhart escaped through the door at 2:47; Martel escaped over the top at 4:57; Bret escaped through the door at 6:34; Savage escaped over the top after knocking Honky from the top rope, where both men were fighting, down to the top rope where he landed with the rope between his legs (WWF Wrestling's Greatest Steel Cage Matches Ever!)
WWF @ Irvine, CA - March 5, 1988 (500) Brady Boone pinned Johnny V Bad News Brown pinned Scott Casey Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov Ricky Steamboat defeated Hercules via disqualification Rick Rude pinned Koko B. Ware WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin Ted Dibiase pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - March 5, 1988 Included Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - March 6, 1988 (4,000) Brady defeated Jack Armstrong Ricky Steamboat fought Rick Rude to a draw Ken Patera defeated Hercules via disqualification WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers Bad News Brown defeated Scott Casey Koko B. Ware defeated Johnny V Hulk Hogan & Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase & Virgil
WWF @ Methuan, MA - High School - March 6, 1988 Fundraiser Included Dino Bravo, King Harley Race, Randy Savage, and the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - March 6, 1988 (3,500) Bad News Brown pinned Scott Casey Ken Patera defeated Hercules via disqualification Ricky Steamboat fought Rick Rude to a double count-out Cowboy Lang & Chris Dube defeated Little Tokyo & Lord Littlebrook Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Koko B. Ware pinned Johnny V Ted Dibiase pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Portland, ME - Cumberland County Civic Center - March 6, 1988 (3,716) Jake Roberts vs. Ron Bass The Ultimate Warrior vs. King Harley Race Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Tito Santana & Rick Martel vs. WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart Included Demolition and Sam Houston
WWF @ Birmingham, AL - Jefferson Civic Center - March 6, 1988 Included Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid
WWF @ Johnstown, PA - Cambria County War Memorial - March 6, 1988 Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell at 12:09 when Volkoff pinned Brunzell after hitting a double axe handle off the middle turnbuckle as Brunzell had Zhukov caught in a sleeper Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Koko B. Ware at 10:21 with the side suplex WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 17:58 when Martin was pinned with a victory roll Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 10:20 when Hart hit Beefcake with his megaphone as Beefcake had Valentine caught in the sleeper Ted Dibiase pinned George Steele at 6:54 after Steele attempted to hit Dibiase with a chair but hit the turnbuckle, with the chair bouncing back and hitting Steele; after the bout, Steele cleared Dibiase & Virgil from the ring and threw the referee to the floor Don Muraco & Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the One Man Gang & Butch Reed in a steel cage match at 8:39; Bigelow escaped at 6:26 after OMG knocked him out the door; Muraco escaped through the door after OMG accidentally splashed his partner
WWF @ Nashville, TN - Municipal Auditorium - March 7, 1988 (10,000; heavily papered; sell out) Prime Time Wrestling - 4/4/88: Bad News Brown pinned Brady Boone at 5:57 with the Ghetto Blaster Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov when Roma pinned Zhukov Prime Time Wrestling - 4/11/88: Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) pinned Butch Reed (w/ Slick) at 9:25 with a reverse roll up after Reed collided with Slick on the ring apron Koko B. Ware defeated Ron Bass via count-out Prime Time Wrestling - 4/18/88: The Junkyard Dog fought Hercules to a double disqualification at 4:40 when both men began fighting over Hercules' chain Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Demolition at around the 5-minute mark when Davey pinned Ax with a roll up Jake Roberts pinned WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) in a non-title match when Hart's interference backfired Jim Duggan fought Rick Rude to a double count-out at around the 8-minute mark Andre the Giant pinned Bam Bam Bigelow with a boot to the face at the 3-minute mark Saturday Night's Main Event #15 - 3/12/88 on NBC (10.0); featured opening pre-taped comments from Randy Savage with Miss Elizabeth, Ted Dibiase with Virgil, Brutus Beefcake, the One Man Gang with Slick, King Harley Race with Bobby Heenan, and Hulk Hogan regarding their matches later in the show; featured Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included footage from The Main Event of Andre the Giant's controversial win over WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan; featured Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Greg Valentine with Jimmy Hart regarding Valentine's upcoming match with Brutus Beefcake; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Beefcake regarding his upcoming match; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Race and Heenan regarding Race's upcoming match with Hogan; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan regarding his upcoming match; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Dibiase, with Virgil, regarding his upcoming match with Savage, during which Dibiase said he would have a surprise in his corner; included footage of Savage and Elizabeth celebrating after Savage's match at The Main Event; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Savage, with Elizabeth, regarding his upcoming match; included Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Heenan & the Islanders, with Heenan wearing a beekeeper mask and with a dog collar; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with the One Man Gang & Slick in which Slick said the US Olympic team was a bunch of losers; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan regarding his win and participation in the WrestleMania IV tournament; featured "Real American" as the closing theme music: Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) by lifting his shoulder out of a back suplex into a bridge at 9:00; WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man appeared ringside at the 4-minute mark and taunted Beefcake over the mic until he was sent backstage by referees; after the bout, Beefcake snuck up behind Valentine and cut off a bit of his hair before scaring Valentine and Hart from the ring with his cutting shears Hulk Hogan pinned King Harley Race (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 6:37 with a clothesline and the legdrop; late in the bout, Race laid Hogan across a table outside the ring and attempted to hit a diving headbutt from the ring apron but Hogan moved out of the way and Race crashed through the table, suffering an injury that would eventually force him into retirement (Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology Wal-Mart exclusive 4th disc, Best of Saturday Night's Main Event, Legends of Wrestling: Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund) Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil & Andre the Giant) defeated Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) via count-out at 11:39 after Andre attacked Savage on the floor after referee Dave Hebner had been knocked out, with Andre throwing Savage into the ringpost and repeatedly chopping him as Elizabeth ran backstage; mid-way through the match, Virgil was ejected for interfering at ringside; after the contest, Virgil returned to the ring and double teamed Savage with Dibiase until Hulk Hogan appeared, with Elizabeth, and cleared the ring with a steel chair; moments later, Hogan helped Savage to his feet (Best of Saturday Night's Main Event) Prime Time Wrestling - 4/18/88: The Islanders (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell at 3:38 when Haku pinned Blair following a side kick behind the referee's back as Blair had Tama covered with a roll up; the match continued as a Best 2 out of 3 falls contest but only the first fall was televised during the initial airing; fall #2: Blair & Brunzell won; fall #3: Haku pinned Blair; Heenan wore a beekeeper mask for the contest The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Ken Patera at 3:00 with a clothesline and falling on Patera immediately afterwards; after the bout, Patera fought off an attack from the Gang and scared Slick from the ring
WWF @ Bristol, TN - Viking Hall - March 8, 1988 Wrestling Challenge taping: Owen Hart vs. ? Prime Time Wrestling - 3/21/88: Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Scott Casey via submission with the backbreaker at 7:12 Prime Time Wrestling - 3/21/88: The Junkyard Dog pinned George Petraski at 3:59 with the powerslam All American Wrestling - 4/3/88: George Steele defeated Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick & Nikolai Volkoff) via disqualification at 2:31 when Volkoff interfered; after the bout, Steele escaped a triple team and chased the opposition backstage with a chair All American Wrestling - 4/3/88: Koko B. Ware pinned John Ziegler with the Ghostbuster at 3:20 Prime Time Wrestling - 4/11/88: Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned Alden Kinsey at 2:43 with a back elbow from the middle turnbuckle 3/20/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, & Virgil regarding their participation in WrestleMania IV; included a backstage interview segment where Bob Uecker met Slick: Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Brian Costello at 1:36 with the flying elbow drop The Islanders defeated David Stoudemire & Mark Young at 2:30 when Tama pinned Stoudemire with a splash off the top Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Reno Riggins via submission at 2:31 The One Man Gang & Butch Reed (w/ Slick) defeated Mike Richards & Eric Cooper at 2:37 when OMG pinned Richards with the front suplex Jake Roberts pinned Tom Stone at 2:17 with the DDT Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Oliver Humperdink) pinned Terry Gibbs at 1:26 with the diving headbutt 3/27/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Hulk Hogan, discussing his participation in WrestleMania IV: Brutus Beefcake defeated Dave Wagner via submission with the sleeper at 2:33 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Lanny Poffo at 1:35 with the Rude Awakening WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Maratel & Tito Santana defeated Barry Horowitz & Terry Gibbs at 2:43 when Santana pinned Gibbs with the flying forearm Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) pinned Bill Newkirk with the tombstone at 1:50 Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Brady Boone via submission with the figure-4 at 3:22 Jim Duggan pinned Brian Costello at 1:42 with the running clothesline 4/3/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Don Muraco & Superstar Billy Graham: King Harley Race (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jim Evans at 1:14 with a cradle suplex B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Dave Wagner & Pete Sanchez at 2:59 when Brunzell pinned Sanchez with a dropkick Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Alden Kinsey & Scott Casey at 1:39 when Volkoff pinned Kinsey Ron Bass pinned Rick Hunter at 2:31; after the bout, as the Junkyard Dog made his way to the ring, Bass allowed him to pass before attacking him and using Miss Betsy to choke JYD out Ken Patera defeated Jose Luis Rivera at 2:16 via submission with the full nelson
WWF @ Watertown, NY - High School Gym - March 9, 1988 Steve Blackman defeated David Sammartino; Sammartino was arrested that night after assaulting a heckling fan, Martin Gallagher, and kicking him in the mouth; Gallagher received an undisclosed settlement from the WWF and Sammartino was barred from wrestling in a WWF ring, according to the Syracuse Post Standard SD Jones vs. the Iron Sheik Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis WWF Women's Tag Team Champions The Jumping Bomb Angels vs. Leilani Kai & Judy Martin Jacques & Raymond Rougeau vs. Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart The Ultimate Warrior vs. Dino Bravo
WWF @ Winston-Salem, NC - Coliseum - March 9, 1988 (9,000; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Todd Champion defeated Barry Horowitz Prime Time Wrestling - 3/21/88: B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated the Conquistadors at 6:50 when Blair scored the pin with an elbow drop from the middle rope as Brunzell was covered, after the Killer Bees put on their masks and constantly switched in and out of the ring behind the referee's back Prime Time Wrestling - 3/21/88: Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Lanny Poffo via submission with the figure-4 at 3:52 Prime Time Wrestling - 3/21/88: Ken Patera defeated Tom Stone via submission with the full nelson at 3:42 All American Wrestling - 4/3/88: Ron Bass pinned Reno Riggins with the Pedigree at 3:36 Randy Savage & Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man & Greg Valentine via disqualification when Valentine used Honky's guitar as a weapon The One Man Gang defeated Jake Roberts via count-out Hercules defeated Owen Hart via submission with the backbreaker Ricky Steamboat vs. Rick Rude Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase at around the 11-minute mark after Hogan hit the legdrop on Dibiase 3/19/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Hulk Hogan, discussing his participation in the WrestleMania IV world title tournament; featured Jake Roberts teaching Bob Uecker how to hold Damien: WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Jim Evans at 1:31 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll; after the bout, Honky was about to sing for the crowd but his music was turned off; moments later, Brutus Beefcake came out, admitted that he was the one who turned off the music, and said he would win the IC title at WrestleMania WWF Tag Team Champions Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & John Ziegler at 2:28 when Santana pinned Ziegler with the flying forearm Koko B. Ware (w/ Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid) pinned Pete Sanchez at 1:51 with the Ghostbuster Ricky Steamboat pinned Dave Wagner at 1:28 with the flying bodypress The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Rick Hunter with the front suplex at 1:19 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil & Andre the Giant) pinned Scott Casey at 2:12 with a back elbow from the middle turnbuckle 3/26/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, & Virgil regarding their participation in the WrestleMania IV world title tournament: Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid (w/ Koko B. Ware) defeated Bill Newkirk & Iron Mike Sharpe at 3:14 when Dynamite pinned Newkirk with a diving headbutt after being thrown by Smith Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Dave Stoudimiere at 1:51 via submission with the backbreaker Jake Roberts pinned Pete Sanchez with the DDT at 1:49 Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Mike Richards & Mark Young at 2:17 when Ax pinned Richards following the Decapitation Jim Duggan pinned Tom Stone with the running clothesline at 1:59 Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Terry Gibbs at 1:34 with the flying elbowsmash 4/2/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Nikolai Volkoff, Boris Zhukov, & Slick in which the Bolsheviks sang the Russian National Anthem: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Eric Cooper with the Rude Awakening at 1:52 Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) pinned George Petraski with the tombstone at 1:49 Bad News Brown pinned Phil Newkirk with the Ghetto Blaster at 2:06 Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Sir Oliver Humperdink) pinned Conquistador #1 with a slingshot splash at 1:26 Andre the Giant fought Brian Costello to a no contest when he tossed his opponent out of the ring before the bout began; after the bout, Jim Duggan came ringside to challenge Andre; Andre began choking Duggan but Duggan fought back by knocking Andre out with his 2x4; moments later, when Andre came to, he attacked both officials and a cameraman in a fit of rage; the incident resulted in Bobby Heenan once again becoming Andre's manager ('Hacksaw' Jim Duggan)
WWF @ Colorado Springs, CO - City Auditorium - March 10, 1988 (2,000) Hillbilly Jim pinned Sika following a boot to the face The Junkyard Dog defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification after Bad News hit him in the head with a chain Danny Spivey pinned Lanny Poffo with a belly to belly suplex Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston after hitting him with a foreign object Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Demolition when Jacques pinned Ax with a crossbody off the top The Ultimate Warrior defeated King Harley Race via forfeit Jim Duggan defeated Ron Bass via count-out Jim Duggan won an 18-man bunkhouse battle royal
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - March 11, 1988 SD Jones vs. Iron Mike Sharpe B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Koko B. Ware vs. Dino Bravo WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels vs. Judy Martin & Leilani Kai Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg Valentine George Steele vs. Ted DiBiase Bam Bam Bigelow & Don Muraco vs. the One Man Gang & Butch Reed (steel cage match)
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - Forum - March 1988 Bad News Brown pinned Buddy Lane Don Muraco pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with the tombstone Louie Lerenic pinned Bulldog Vachon with a small package The Junkyard Dog & George Steele defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov when JYD pinned Zhukov after Steele hit Zhukov with a chair Jim Duggan defeated Butch Reed The Islanders defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts via count-out
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - March 12, 1988 (matinee) (8,500) SD Jones pinned Johnny V Dino Bravo pinned Koko B. Ware after Frenchy Martin interfered Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Andre the Giant pinned Bam Bam Bigelow with a boot to the face at around the 3-minute mark WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Leilani Kai Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification when Jimmy Hart interfered Hulk Hogan pinned Virgil (w/ Ted Dibiase) Don Muraco & George Steele defeated the One Man Gang & Butch Reed
WWF @ El Paso, TX - Civic Center - March 12, 1988 Dan Spivey pinned Lanny Poffo Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston Hillbilly Jim pinned Sika The Junkyard Dog defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Demolition Jim Duggan pinned Ron Bass Jim Duggan won an 18-man bunkhouse battle royal by last eliminating Bad News Brown and Ron Bass; other participants included: Dan Spivey, Lanny Poffo, Danny Davis, Sam Houston, the Junkyard Dog, Bad News Brown, Hillbilly Jim, Sika, the Ultimate Warrior, King Harley Race, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau, Demolition, Mr. Fuji, and Scott Case
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - March 12, 1988 David Sammartino defeated Barry Horowitz Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated the Conquistadors Rick Rude defeated Ken Patera The Islanders defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid WWF Women’s Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Jake Roberts fought Hercules to a double count-out Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart in a steel cage match
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - March 12, 1988 (10,731) Televised on the PRISM Network - featured Dick Graham & Craig DeGeorge on commentary: SD Jones pinned Johnny V at 6:09 with a headbutt WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Judy Martin & Lelani Kai (w/ Jimmy Hart) when Martin was pinned with a modified victory roll at 8:01 (High Flyers) Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Koko B. Ware at 8:34 with the side suplex Prime Time Wrestling - 4/18/88: Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Sir Oliver Humperdink) & Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) defeated the One Man Gang & Butch Reed (w/ Slick) at 14:11 when Muraco pinned Reed after Reed dove into the ropes when Muraco moved out of the way B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) at 10:42 when Blair pinned Zhukov with a reverse roll up after Blair & Brunzell switched places by using the masks Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 10:25 when Valentine hit Beefcake with Hart's megaphone as Beefcake attempted to powerslam Hart Hulk Hogan pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) in a lumberjack match at 6:05 with the legdrop after throwing Dibiase off the top rope, despite outside interference from two men wearing Killer Bees face masks; after the bout, Hogan fought off the two masked men and unmasked one of them but he was wearing a second mask underneath; other lumberjacks included: Virgil, Koko B. Ware, SD Jones, Johnny V, Brutus Beefcake, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov; stipulations stated Andre the Giant was banned from ringside for the match (Hulkamania 4)
WWF @ Albuquerque, NM - Tingley Coliseum - March 13, 1988 (2,151) Hillbilly Jim pinned Sika The Junkyard Dog defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification Danny Spivey pinned Lanny Poffo Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Demolition The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race Jim Duggan pinned Ron Bass Jim Duggan won a bunkhouse battle royal
WWF @ Pontiac, MI - Silverdome - March 13, 1988 Scott Casey pinned Barry Horowitz with a bulldog Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated the Conquistadors when Roma scored the pin with a roll up WWF Women's Champion Sherri Martel pinned Rockin' Robin Rick Rude pinned Ken Patera The Islanders defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid via disqualification when Smith hit both Haku and Tama with a dog leash, originally brought to the ring by Bobby Heenan Rick Rude (sub. for Hercules) fought Jake Roberts to a double count-out Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart, & Jim Neidhart in a steel cage match; the match came down to Savage against HTM and, following a failed top rope fistdrop by Honky, Savage hit the flying elbow and escaped over the cage
WWF @ Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum - March 13, 1988 (15,000) Featured Craig DeGeorge & Nick Bockwinkel on commentary Prime Time Wrestling - 4/11/88: SD Jones pinned Johnny V with a headbutt Prime Time Wrestling - 4/11/88: Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell when Volkoff pinned Brunzell at 11:15 after a double axe handle from the middle rope as Brunzell had a sleeper applied on Zhukov Prime Time Wrestling - 4/4/88: Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Koko B. Ware at 7:47 with the side suplex Prime Time Wrestling - 4/4/88: WWF Women's Tag Team Champion Noriyo Tateno (w/ WWF Women's Champion Itsuki Yamazaki) pinned Leilani Kai (w/ Jimmy Hart & Judy Martin) at 13:12 after Kai collided with Hart on the ring apron Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 9:03 when Valentine used Hart's megaphone as a weapon as Beefcake had Hart in a bearhug Don Muraco & George Steele defeated Butch Reed & the One Man Gang Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Sir Oliver Humperdink) defeated Ted Dibiase & Virgil (w/ Andre the Giant) at 10:06 when Bigelow pinned Virgil with a splash after Hogan hit the legdrop on Virgil; after the match, Hogan fought off Dibiase on the floor as Andre attacked Bigelow in the ring; moments later, Hogan & Bigelow cleared the ring with steel chairs (Hulk Hogan: The Unreleased Archives)
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Coliseum - March 13, 1988 Included the Islanders
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - March 14, 1988 Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated the Conquistadors Don Muraco fought Rick Rude to a draw Jake Roberts fought Hercules to a double count-out Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Randy Savage defeated the One Man Gang WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Ricky Steamboat Jake Roberts won a 22-man battle royal
WWF @ Clovis, NM - March 14, 1988 Hillbilly Jim pinned Sika The Junkyard Dog defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification Danny Spivey pinned Lanny Poffo Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Demolition The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race Jim Duggan pinned Ron Bass Jim Duggan won a bunkhouse battle royal
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - March 14, 1988 (18,000) The show was held in honor of Mad Dog Vachon whose right leg was amputated 5 months earlier after he was hit by a car Koko B. Ware defeated Butch Reed Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine The Islanders defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid via disqualification when Smith & Dynamite began whipping their opponents with a dog leash Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Manchester, NH - JFK Coliseum - March 14, 1988 Steve Lombardi defeated SD Jones Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated the Conquistadors Dino Bravo defeated Koko B. Ware The Iron Sheik defeated Brady Boone Danny Spivey defeated Sam Houston King Harley Race defeated Outback Jack The Ultimate Warrior & Don Muraco defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine in a steel cage match
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - Auditorium - March 15, 1988 Included Ricky Steamboat
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Hara Arena - March 15, 1988 Brady Boone vs. Steve Lombardi Itsuki Yamazaki vs. Judy Martin Noriyo Tateno vs. Leilani Kai George Steele vs. Hercules Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. the Islanders Jake Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana vs. WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart (steel cage match)
WWF @ Lubbock, TX - Civic Center - March 15, 1988 (800) Danny Spivey pinned Lanny Poffo at 8:05 The Junkyard Dog defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification at 6:15 Hillbilly Jim pinned Sika at 11:56 Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Demolition The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race at 6:13 Jim Duggan pinned Ron Bass Jim Duggan won a bunkhouse battle royal at 8:30
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - March 16, 1988 (3,900) Ken Patera vs. Butch Reed did not take place as advertised Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated the Conquistadors Koko B. Ware defeated Iron Mike Sharpe (sub. for the Iron Sheik) Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification Rick Rude pinned Ricky Steamboat Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Dino Bravo; during the bout, Bigelow blew out his knee which caused him to be taken out of all shows until WrestleMania The One Man Gang pinned Don Muraco Rick Rude won a Royal Rumble match
WWF @ Wichita Falls, TX - Midwestern State University - March 16, 1988 (800) Danny Spivey pinned Lanny Poffo The Junkyard Dog defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification Hillbilly Jim pinned Sika Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston Jim Duggan won a battle royal Jim Duggan defeated Ron Bass via count-out The Ultimate Warrior pinned King Harley Race Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Demolition
WWF @ Pittsburg, KS - Pittsburg State University - March 16, 1988 Danny Spivey fought Sam Houston to a draw B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Jose Luis Rivera & Jose Estrada WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Debbie Combs Dino Bravo defeated the Junkyard Dog via disqualification Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated the Islanders WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Randy Savage
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - March 17, 1988 Greg Valentine vs. Brutus Beefcake (steel cage match) Don Muraco & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. the One Man Gang & Butch Reed Rick Rude vs. Ricky Steamboat Also included Dino Bravo, Jim Powers & Paul Roma
WWF @ Oklahoma City, OK - Myriad - March 17, 1988 WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels vs. Judy Martin & Leilani Kai George Steele vs. Hercules Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. the Islanders Jake Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase Randy Savage, WWF Tag Team Champions Tito Santana & Rick Martel vs. WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart (steel cage match)
WWF @ Tyler, TX - Harvey Hall - March 17, 1988 Included Demolition
WWF @ Little Rock, AR - Barton Coliseum - March 18, 1988 Included Jake Roberts
WWF @ Houston, TX - Summit - March 18, 1988 (7,500) Rick Rude pinned Scott Casey Demolition defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma Don Muraco & the Ultimate Warrior defeated the One Man Gang & Butch Reed Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston after hitting him with a foreign object The Junkyard Dog defeated Ron Bass via disqualification Hulk Hogan & Jim Duggan vs. Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant at around the 8-minute mark
WWF @ Lake Charles, LA - Civic Center - March 19, 1988 Hillbilly Jim vs. Sika B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels vs. Leilani Kai & Judy Martin Sam Houston vs. Steve Lombardi George Steele vs. King Harley Race Randy Savage vs. Hercules Paul Roma & Jim Powers (sub. for WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana) vs. Demolition
WWF @ Cape Girardeau, MO - Show-Me Center - March 19, 1988 WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 4/11/88: Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Brady Boone via submission with the figure-4 at 3:25 Prime Time Wrestling - 4/25/88: The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) & Ron Bass defeated Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) & the Ultimate Warrior via disqualification at 11:46 when the Junkyard Dog interfered and attacked Bass with his chain after Bass began choking Muraco with his whip Miss Betsy Hulk Hogan & Jim Duggan (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) defeated Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase after Hogan hit the legdrop on Dibiase 4/9/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan where Rude debuted the Rude Awakening kiss after bringing a woman from the audience to the interview platform; included an ‘Update’ segment showcasing the Jim Duggan / Andre the Giant feud where it was announced after what happened last week, Bobby Heenan was once again Andre's manager; featured a WrestleMania IV Report showing highlights of the Honky / Beefcake match: The Ultimate Warrior pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:43 following the press slam / splash combo Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Reno Riggins at 2:12 with the side suplex WWF Tag Team Champions Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated the Conquistadors at 3:12 when Santana got the pin after the flying forearm; Santana & Martel originally came to the ring with their title belts until Slick came to the ring and was chased backstage by Santana and Martel, the champions then returned to the ring without their belts, because this match was to air after WrestleMania IV The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Van Van Horne at 1:29 with the front suplex The Junkyard Dog pinned Bob Bryant at 1:49 with the powerslam Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Frank DeFalco via submission with the Million $ Dream into a Russian leg sweep at 1:51 The Islanders (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Mark Young & Tony Parks at 2:50 when Tama pinned Parks with the splash off the top 4/16/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Dino Bravo & Frenchy Martin discussing Ken Patera; included an ‘Update’ segment showing the Ron Bass / Junkyard Dog incident from the 4/3 Wrestling Challenge and comments from both men; featured a WrestleMania IV Report showing the ending of the battle royal: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Reno Riggins at 2:04 with the Rude Awakening Jim Duggan pinned Pete Sanchez at 1:43 with the running clothesline; after the match, Duggan held off Andre the Giant and Bobby Heenan with his 2x4 WWF IC Champion the Honky Tonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart & Greg Valentine) pinned Omar Atlas at 1:48 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Dusty Wolfe & Barry Horowitz at 2:13 when Dynamite pinned Wolfe with a diving headbutt, after being thrown by Smith Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) pinned Jerry Hall at the 46-second mark with the Tombstone Bad News Brown pinned Jim Evans at 1:12 with the Ghetto Blaster; after the bout, Brown threw his opponent to the floor Koko B. Ware pinned Tom Stone at 3:10 with the Ghostbuster 4/23/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Jim Duggan discussing Andre the Giant; included an ‘Update’ segment where it was announced Hulk Hogan had won the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award for being male athlete of the year; included highlights of the Savage / Reed match from WrestleMania IV: Jake Roberts pinned Chris Curtis at 2:05 with the DDT Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Outback Jack via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:10 Ron Bass pinned Lanny Poffo at 2:15 with the Pedigree Brutus Beefcake defeated Bob Bryant via submission with the sleeper at 1:49 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jake Milliman at 1:43 with the Rude Awakening; after the match, Rude confronted a woman at ringside and attempted to give her the post-match Rude Awakening kiss but she rejected him, saying she was Jake Roberts' wife; after being slapped, Rude grabbed her by the arm until Jake Roberts made the save; the two men eventually brawled back to the entranceway where they were held apart by officials and enhancement wrestlers
WWF @ Lafayette, LA - Cajun Dome - March 20, 1988 (700) Hillbilly Jim defeated Sika via count-out B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Leilani Kai & Judy Martin Sam Houston defeated Steve Lombardi George Steele defeated King Harley Race Randy Savage pinned Hercules Paul Roma & Jim Powers (sub. for WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana) defeated Demolition
WWF @ Springfield, IL - Prairie Capital Convention Centre - March 20, 1988 Wrestling Challenge taping: International Wrestling Challenge: The Junkyard Dog defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification at 6:26 when Brown headbutted referee Jimmy Korderas, with a second referee then coming out to stop the match Hulk Hogan & Jim Duggan (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow who was out with a knee injury) defeated Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase after Hogan hit the legdrop on Dibiase Prime Time Wrestling - 4/11/88: Koko B. Ware defeated Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) via count-out at 10:55 when Rude ran backstage to help his manager after Heenan was chased away by Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid once it looked like Heenan was about to grab Koko's parrot Frankie 4/10/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Ron Bass regarding his altercation with the Junkyard Dog the previous week: Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Terry Gibbs when Dynamite pinned Sharpe with a diving headbutt after being thrown by Smith at 3:08 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Brady Boone at 1:10 with the Rude Awakening; after the bout, Heenan grabbed the microphone and said that at every event from now on Rude would present a woman in the crowd with a Rude Awakening kiss; moments later, six women entered the ring, with Rude picking one of the six to kiss Koko B. Ware pinned Jerry Hall at 1:44 with the Ghostbuster Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Jim Evans at 1:52 via submission with the Million $ Dream (the first match in which the finisher was referred to as such) Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) pinned Rick Gantner at 1:18 with the tombstone WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Outback Jack in a non-title match at 1:20 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll 4/17/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Bobby Heenan, where he was chased off the interview platform by Jim Duggan, with Duggan taking over Heenan's commentary position for the last 2 matches and not allowing him back at the announce position for the show closing; included a WrestleMania IV Report, where footage was shown following WrestleMania IV of Gene Okerlund interviewing WWF World Champion Randy Savage, Miss Elizabeth, & Hulk Hogan in Trump Plaza at a press conference: Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Dusty Wolfe & Chris Curtis at 2:17 when Santana pinned Wolfe with the flying forearm Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Reno Riggins at 2:13 via submission with the Million $ Dream Brutus Beefcake defeated Gene Watson at 1:59 via submission with the sleeper Ron Bass pinned Frank DeFalco at 1:40 Jake Roberts pinned Terry Gibbs at 2:25 with the DDT The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Lanny Poffo at 1:25 with the front suplex Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mark Young via submission with the figure-4 at 3:57 4/24/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Ken Patera: The Junkyard Dog pinned Barry Horowitz with the powerslam at 3:12 Bad News Brown pinned Keith Watkins with the Ghetto Blaster at 1:35 Jim Duggan pinned Conquistador #2 with the running clothesline at 2:52 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Omar Atlas with the side suplex at 2:15 The Islanders (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Van Van Horne & Scott Casey when Tama pinned Horne with a splash off the top at 2:58 The Ultimate Warrior pinned Dick Donovan with a gorilla press slam and splash at 2:22
- 3/27/88: The WWF booked the Omni in Atlanta, a major NWA market, for a closed-circuit airing of WrestleMania IV.
WrestleMania IV - Atlantic City, NJ - Trump Plaza - March 27, 1988 (18,165; 17,000 paid) (matinee) Pay-per-view bouts - featured an opening in-ring introduction by Gene Okerlund, who then introduced Gladys Knight to perform "America the Beautiful;" included Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; featured Robin Leach reading a proclimation in the ring to begin the WWF World Title Tournament; included Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Brutus Beefcake regarding his match later in the show against WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man; featured Bob Ueker conducting a backstage interview with the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart regarding Honky's match later in the show against Beefcake; Donald and Ivana Trump sat ringside for the show; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with the Dynamite Kid, Davey Boy Smith, & Koko B. Ware, with Matilda, regarding their match later in the show; a young Chris Kanyon, Brian Heffron (Blue Meanie), and Lance Storm were in attendance for the show; featured Ueker conducting a backstage interview with Bobby Heenan & the Islanders regarding their match later in the show; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hulk Hogan regarding his match later in the show against Andre the Giant; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Vanna White, beside the tournament bracketing, regarding the upcoming quarter finals; Sugar Ray Lenoard was shown in attendance; included a video package highlighting the Hogan / Andre & Ted Dibiase feud, dating back more than a year; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth regarding the outcome of the Hogan / Andre match and his upcoming match against Greg Valentine; included Ueker conducting a backstage interview with Mr. Fuji & Demolition regarding their tag team title match later in the show; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Vanna; included Ueker conducting a backstage interview with Andre regarding his match with Hogan, with Andre briefly choking Ueker; featured Howard Finkel introducing Ventura, with Ventura then posing near the commentary position; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Vanna regarding the upcoming final round, with Vanna leaving for ringside just before Ueker arrived looking for her: Bad News Brown won a 20-man battle royal by last eliminating Bret Hart at 9:48 after he and Hart joined in eliminating the Junkyard Dog; participants included: Sam Houston, Ken Patera, B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau, Paul Roma & Jim Powers, Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov, Hillbilly Jim, the Junk Yard Dog, Danny Davis, King Harley Race, Jim Neidhart, Sika, Ron Bass & George Steele; order of elimination: Houston by Davis via backdrop after Bass whipped Houston into Davis (0:43); Sika by JYD, Blair, Hillbilly & Volkoff (0:55); Neidhart by Steele via pulling him over the top by his goatee (2:29); Blair by Jacques & Bad News while Blair was on the apron (2:48); Raymond by Brunzell (3:12); Brunzell by Jacques (3:13); Bass by JYD (3:41); Hillbilly by Zhukov (4:26); Steele, though never officially in the match, left ringside; Davis by Roma via a fireman's carry (4:47); Powers by Bad News (4:51); Volkoff by Patera (5:41); Patera by Bad News & Nikolai, from the floor (5:50); Zhukov by Patera (5:51); Jacques by Race via a backdrop (6:00); Race by JYD via a backdrop (6:10); Roma by Bad News (6:23); JYD by Bret & Bad News (8:39); Bret by Bad News; Bob Ueker provided guest commentary for the contest; after the bout, Hart slid back inside the ring as Bad News celebrated with the winner's trophy, knocked Bad News to the floor, and smashed the trophy to pieces WWF World Championship Tournament opening round: Ted Dibiase (w/ Andre the Giant & Virgil) pinned Jim Duggan at 5:02 with a knee to the back after Andre tripped Duggan as he attempted the running clothesline; after the bout, Duggan cleared the ring with his 2x4 WWF World Championship Tournament opening round: Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) defeated Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) via disqualification at 4:54 after Bravo pulled the referee in front of Muraco; Bravo thought he had won since the dazed referee tapped him three times after Bravo dropped Muraco with the side suplex and made the cover WWF World Championship Tournament opening round: Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Ricky Steamboat at 9:11 when the momentum of a crossbody off the top put Valentine on top for the win; prior to the bout, Steamboat came ringside with his baby boy, with his wife then taking the baby backstage before the match began (Steamboat's last appearance for 3 years) WWF World Championship Tournament opening round: Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Butch Reed (w/ Slick) at 4:09 with the flying elbowsmash after throwing Reed off the top WWF World Championship Tournament opening round: The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Oliver Humperdink) via count-out at 2:55 as Bigelow battled with Gang on the apron after Slick pulled down the top rope, causing Bigelow to fall to the floor WWF World Championship Tournament opening round: Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) to a 15-minute time-limit draw at 15:15; after the bout, Roberts cleared Rude from the ring with Damien (the debut of Rude's air-brushed tights) The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 4:36 by lifting his shoulder out of a back suplex into a bridge; after the match, Hercules attacked Warrior with his steel chain until Warrior stole it away from him and cleared the ring WWF World Championship Tournament Quarter Finals: Hulk Hogan fought Andre the Giant (w/ Ted Dibiase & Virgil) to a double disqualification at 5:23 when Hogan stole a steel chair away from Dibiase after Dibiase hit him with it, with Hogan and Andre then hitting each other with the chair; after the bout, Hogan knocked Andre down with the chair then chased Dibiase and Virgil up the aisle, with Hogan then dropping Virgil with a suplex in the aisle after Dibiase retreated backstage; moments later, Hogan returned to the ring and dropped Andre with a bodyslam (Hulkamania 3) WWF World Championship Tournament Quarter Finals: Ted Dibiase pinned Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) at 5:35 after dropping him throat-first across the top rope WWF World Championship Tournament Quarter Finals: Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 6:07 with an inside cradle as Valentine attempted the figure-4 Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart & Peggy Sue - WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri) via disqualification at around 6:50 when Hart knocked out the referee with the megaphone as the champion was locked in the sleeper; moments later, Beefcake cut Hart's hair and attempted to do the same to the champion until Peggy Sue poured water on Honky to revive him The Islanders & Bobby Heenan defeated Koko B. Ware, Davey Boy Smith, & the Dynamite Kid at 7:35 when Heenan pinned Koko after being slammed on him by his teammates; Heenan wore a dog handler suit for the bout; after the contest, Smith chased Heenan up the aisle with Matilda the bulldog, with Dynamite and Koko eventually helping chase Heenan backstage WWF World Championship Tournament Semi Finals: Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated One Man Gang (w/ Slick) via disqualification at 4:35 when the Gang grabbed Slick's cane and attempted to hit Savage with it; after the bout, OMG used the cane as a weapon but Savage cleared the ring moments later Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Rick Martel & Tito Santana at 8:02 to win the titles when Smash pinned Martel after Ax hit Martel over the back of the head with Fuji's cane behind the referee's back as Smash was caught in the Boston Crab (Allied Powers) WWF World Championship Tournament Finals: Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Andre the Giant) with the flying elbowsmash to win the title at 9:17 after Hulk Hogan interfered and hit Dibiase in the back with a chair as Savage was caught in the Million $ Dream; late in the bout, after interference from Andre, Elizabeth left ringside and later returned with Hogan; Bob Uecker was the guest ring announcer for the match, Vanna White was the guest timekeeper, and Robin Leach was the presenter for the world championship belt (Macho Madness, Hulkamania 3, WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits, Best of the WWF: WrestleMania, Macho Madness: The Ultimate Randy Savage Collection)
WWF @ Lugano, Switzerland - April 1, 1988 Steve Lombardi pinned Brady Boone The Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification Jim Duggan pinned Hercules Koko B. Ware pinned Ron Bass Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
Yokohama, Japan - April 2, 1988 WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Mitsuko Nishiwaki & Yumiko Hotta
WWF @ Milan, Italy - PalaTrussardi - April 2, 1988 Televised on Italia1 & Tele+2 - included Dan Peterson on commentary: Brady Boone pinned Steve Lombardi with a German suplex WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers at 7:47 when Ax pinned Roma following the Decapitation Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification at 8:06 when Valentine shoved referee Dave Hebner as he attempted to take a chair away from Valentine; after the bout, Beefcake fought off an assault from Valentine and cleared the ring after motioning that he would cut Valentine's hair Koko B. Ware pinned Ron Bass with a roll up at 9:10 as Bass was arguing with referee Dave Hebner The Ultimate Warrior fought Hercules to a double count-out at 4:24 after Warrior sent Hercules into the ringpost as both men began brawling on the floor (The Best of the WWF Vol. 16) Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan following a boot to the face at 6:55 as Duggan ran into the corner; after the bout, Andre choked Duggan until Andre cornered referees Dave Hebner and Tim White, with Duggan then repeatedly hitting Andre with the 2x4 until Andre left the ring (The Best of the WWF Vol. 16)
WWF @ Cesena, Italy - Carisport - April 3, 1988 Brady Boone defeated Steve Lombardi Andre the Giant pinned the Ultimate Warrior with a sit-down splash after kicking Warrior in the face as he charged the corner
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - April 21, 1988 (12,000) WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 5/2/88: Ken Patera defeated Scott Colontonio via submission with the full nelson at 3:30 Prime Time Wrestling - 5/9/88: WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Sir Oliver Humperdink) via count-out at 5:21 after Bigelow knocked the champion back inside the ring as both men were on the ring apron Prime Time Wrestling - 5/2/88: Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned Brutus Beefcake at 7:30 with a roll up and grabbing the tights for leverage after Virgil tripped Beefcake from the floor; after the bout, Beefcake attacked Dibiase and prepared to cut his hair but Virgil pulled Dibiase out of the ring WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Rick Martel & Tito Santana when Santana was pinned after becomming distracted by Fuji Andre the Giant defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage via disqualification after Savage used a steel chair as a weapon 4/30/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan discussing Jim Duggan; included an ‘Update’ segment showing the Rick Rude / Jake Roberts incident from last week; featured comments from Randy Savage & Elizabeth as well as the One Man Gang & Slick regarding their match on SNME later that weekend; featured closing comments from the Honkytonk Man and Hillbilly Jim regarding their match the following week: The Ultimate Warrior pinned Joe Milano at 1:54 following the press slam / splash combo The Junkyard Dog pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 1:50 with the powerslam Danny Davis (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Mario Mancini at 2:03 with a sit-down splash off the top Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Nelson Veilleux at 1:47 with the side suplex Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Steve Lombardi & Barry Horowitz at 1:55 when Powers pinned Horowitz after a powerslam Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated George Steele via count-out at 2:55 when Steele chased Hart into the aisle and was attacked from behind by Valentine with Steele then chasing Valentine back to the ring, and instead of going in the ring to beat the count, Steele opted to throw some steel chairs in the ring instead; after hearing the decision, Steele chased the referee backstage WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Jose Luis Rivera & Scott Casey at 2:48 when Ax pinned Casey following the Decapitation 5/7/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth where a near-confrontation took place with Savage & Ted Dibiase following Dibiase’s match; included an ‘Update’ segment showcasing Bad News Brown; featured closing comments from the Bolsheviks and Hulk Hogan regarding the Hogan / Zhukov match the following week: Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated Terry Gibbs & Ron Rovishod at 2:13 when Santana pinned Rovishod following the flying forearm Bret Hart pinned Van Van Horne at 1:55 with the piledriver The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Reno Riggins at the 55-second mark with the front suplex Jake Roberts pinned Scott Colontonio at 1:08 with the DDT Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned Bill Woods at 2:02 after applying the Million $ Dream; Woods wrestled the entire match with his ring jacket on, after he was attacked by Dibiase before the bell and never had chance to remove it The Islanders & High Chief Afi (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Outback Jack, Brady Boone, & Steve Blackman at 5:52 when Tama pinned Boone with a splash off the top rope; Heenan introduced Afi as the new Islander before the bout (Afi’s only TV appearance with the Islanders as Tama left the WWF soon after this match) WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Hillbilly Jim at 2:07 with a roll up and hooking Jim’s overalls after Jim ran into the corner when Honky move out of the way 5/14/88 - included an 'Update' segment focusing on WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition; featured Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan, where Rude discussed Jake & Cheryl Roberts before Heenan selected a woman from the audience to receive the 'Rude Awakening' kiss; included closing comments from Ted Dibiase & Virgil and WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth regarding the Savage / Virgil match the following week: Jim Duggan pinned Chris Duffy at 1:50 with the running clothesline Bad News Brown pinned Carmine Surace at 1:41 with the Ghetto Blaster Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Oliver Humperdink) pinned Barry Horowitz with the slingshot splash at 1:45 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Rick Gantner & Tony Leone at 2:26 when Jacques pinned Leone following a double team move off the top; after the bout, the Rougeaus hit the same move on Gantner Brutus Beefcake defeated Woody Lee via submission with the sleeper at 2:13 Hulk Hogan pinned Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick & Nikolai Volkoff) at 1:59 with the legdrop; after the match Nikolai Volkoff and Slick came into the ring, with Volkoff receiving a powerslam and legdrop and Slick an atomic drop to the outside (Hogan’s final appearance until the summer as he was filming ‘No Holds Barred’) Ron Bass pinned Bert Centeno at 2:02 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass dragged his opponent around the ring with his whip, Miss Betsy
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - April 22, 1988 (9,000) Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jake Roberts; after the match, Roberts hit the DDT on Heenan Saturday Night's Main Event #16 - 4/30/88 on NBC - included opening comments from Jim Duggan, Bobby Heenan, Andre the Giant, & Hercules, the One Man Gang & Slick, and WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth regarding their upcoming matches; featured Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included footage of Duggan recently hitting Andre and knocking him out with his 2x4; featured Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Heenan, Andre, and Hercules regarding Hercules' upcoming match with Duggan; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Duggan regarding his upcoming match; featured footage from WrestleMania IV of Brutus Beefcake giving Jimmy Hart a haircut; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hart & Danny Davis regarding Davis' upcoming match with Beefcake, in which they were shown with a bag full of their own cutting devices they planned to use on Beefcake's hair; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Beefcake regarding his upcoming match; included footage from the ending of the Randy Savage vs. One Man Gang match from WrestleMania IV; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with OMG & Slick regarding OMG's upcoming match with Savage; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Savage & Elizabeth regarding Savage's first televised title defense; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid, with Matilda, regarding their upcoming match against WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition; included Ventura conducting a backstage interview with WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition & Mr. Fuji regarding their title win at WrestleMania IV and their upcoming bout against Smith & Dynamite, during which the champions claimed they would turn Matilda into a hood ornament and put her on Fuji's car; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Superstar Billy Graham & Don Muraco regarding Muraco's upcoming bout with Ted Dibiase; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Dibiase, with Virgil, regarding his upcoming match with Muraco and not winning the WWF World Title at WrestleMania IV; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Savage & Elizabeth regarding the challenge of Dibiase; included Phil Collins' "Take Me Home" as the closing theme song: Wrestling Challenge - 5/8/88: Jim Duggan defeated Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan & Andre the Giant) via disqualification at around the 8-minute mark when Heenan ran in the ring and broke the cover after Duggan hit the running clothesline; after the bout, Duggan was double teamed by Andre and Hercules until the Ultimate Warrior appeared, threw Duggan his 2x4, and scared Andre and Hercules from the ring Wrestling Challenge - 5/8/88: Brutus Beefcake defeated Danny Davis (w/ Jimmy Hart) via submission with the sleeper at around the 3:10 mark; after the contest, Beefcake cut some of Davis' hair while Hart, armed with cutting shears, could only watch from ringside; moments later, Beefcake spraypainted a "B" on Davis' chest in white and sprayed in his hair too; after Davis came to, Beefcake held up a mirror so he could see what he looked like, then attacked him until Davis slid to the floor WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned the One Man Gang (w/ Slick) at 6:03 with the flying elbowsmash after Slick accidentally hit the challenger with his cane behind the referee's back; prior to the bout, Savage scared Slick backstage but he returned mid-way through the contest WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid via disqualification in a non-title match at around the 5-minute mark when Smith & Dyanmite returned ringside after chasing Fuji backstage and attacked the champions with the broken pieces of Fuji's cane, which had been broken backstage Wrestling Challenge - 5/15/88: Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) at 4:12 with a bodyslam, even though Muraco had his foot on the bottom rope during the cover; Virgil stood right next to where Muraco was covered; he perhaps was supposed to push the foot off the rope during the cover but forgot; Muraco repeatedly pointed to his foot on the rope during the cover, perhaps as a signal for Virgil to push it off or just to the referee to notice it Wrestling Challenge - 5/15/88: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Koko B. Ware at 3:44 with the Rude Awakening after Koko landed throat first onto the top rope Wrestling Challenge: 5/1/88 - featured the debut of female ring announcer Mike McGuirk; included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Ted Dibiase & Virgil, where Dibiase said he would become the WWF World Champion; included both the Jake Roberts, and Rick Rude matches from the 4/23 Superstars, both shown in full: Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Oliver Humperdink) pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with the slingshot splash into the ring at 1:43 WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Jose Luis Rivera in a non-title match with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll at 2:02 Bret Hart pinned Barry Horowitz with the piledriver at 3:47 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Chris Duffy & Joe Milano at 1:32 when Raymond scored the pin after a clothesline off the top from Jacques (the first instance of the Rougeaus being referred to as 'Fabulous') 5/8/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Jake Roberts; included the Beefcake / Davis and Duggan / Hercules bouts from SNME, both shown in full: Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Steve Lombardi & Randy Brian at 3:15 when the Dynamite Kid pinned Brian following the press slam / headbutt combo The Ultimate Warrior pinned Conquistador #1 with the press slam and splash at 2:18 Bad News Brown pinned Reno Riggins with the Ghetto Blaster at 2:35 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Jerry Allen & Nelson Veilleux at 2:04 when Ax pinned Veilleux following the Decapitation 5/15/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Dino Bravo & Frenchy Martin; included the Koko / Rude and Dibiase / Muraco bouts from SNME, both shown in full: Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated Tony Ulysses & Rick Gantner at 5:02 when Santana pinned Ulysses with the flying forearm The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Mario Mancini at 1:30 with a powerslam B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Terry Gibbs at 3:38 when B. Brian Blair pinned Sharpe following a dropkick from Brunzell Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Brady Boone & Billy Woods at 2:17 when Zhukov pinned Woods with a clothesline
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - April 23, 1988 (6,700) Brady Boone fought Steve Lombardi to a draw Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit after Bravo attacked Patera during an arm-wrestling contest as Bravo was about to lose; as a result of the attack, Patera was unable to compete The Islanders & Bobby Heenan defeated Davey Boy Smith, the Dynamite Kid, & Koko B. Ware Jose Luis Rivera pinned Barry Horowitz Ted Dibiase defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage via count-out WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Desiree Peterson The Junkyard Dog defeated Ron Bass via disqualification
WWF @ Lowell, MA - Memorial Auditorium - April 23, 1988 Lanny Poffo vs. Conquistador #1 Jim Powers vs. Nikolai Volkoff Paul Roma vs. Boris Zhukov Sam Houston vs. Jim Neidhart George Steele vs. Danny Davis Bam Bam Bigelow vs. the One Man Gang Also included 1 other match
WWF @ Pontiac, MI - Silverdome - April 23, 1988 (3,000) Ricky Steamboat vs. Greg Valentine was advertised but did not take place due to Steamboat's leaving the company Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a draw Jake Roberts vs. King Harley Race Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Rick Rude pinned Don Muraco WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Brutus Beefcake via count-out when Beefcake chased Peggy Sue around ringside, eventually revealing her to be Jimmy Hart Rick Martel & Tito Santana vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - April 24, 1988 Featured Gorilla Monsoon on commentary with Bobby Heenan and Billy Red Lyons for various matches Prime Time Wrestling - 5/2/88: Scott Casey pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a bulldog at 9:42 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell when Jacques pinned Brunzell at 11:41 after Raymond punched Brunzell in the face as Brunzell attempted a powerslam The Islanders & Bobby Heenan defeated Davey Boy Smith, the Dynamite Kid, & Koko B. Ware when Tama pinned Koko after Heenan, who left ringside earlier in the bout, returned and knocked Koko off the top using a foreign object Prime Time Wrestling - 5/2/88: Rick Rude pinned Don Muraco at 7:37 with his feet on the ropes; Billy Red Lyons did commentary for the bout, subbing for Heenan Prime Time Wrestling - 5/9/88: Jake Roberts (sub. for Ricky Steamboat) pinned Greg Valentine with the DDT at 14:01 WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Peggy Sue - Jimmy Hart in disguise) defeated Brutus Beefcake via count-out when Peggy Sue grabbed the challenger by the hair, preventing him from re-entering the ring; after the bout, Beefcake chased Peggy Sue into the ring and rammed her into Honky's head before disrobing her to reveal it was Hart Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) via count-out
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - April 24, 1988 (4,500) Barry Horowitz pinned Jose Luis Rivera Brady Boone pinned Steve Lombardi Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit after Bravo attacked Patera during an arm-wrestling contest as Bravo was about to lose; as a result of the attack, Patera was unable to compete Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a draw The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules Bam Bam Bigelow vs. the One Man Gang WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Desiree Peterson WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Tito Santana & Rick Martel when Santana was pinned after being distracted by Mr. Fuji Ted Dibiase defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage via count-out after Virgil pushed the champion off the top to the floor as Savage attempted the flying elbowsmash
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - April 25, 1988 (17,000) Televised on the MSG Network - included Gorilla Monsoon & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary; the card was to have included Ricky Steamboat vs. Greg Valentine but the match was cancelled due to Steamboat leaving the WWF: Prime Time Wrestling - 5/9/88: Brady Boone pinned Steve Lombardi with a German suplex at 14:57 Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit after Bravo attacked Patera during an arm-wrestling contest as Bravo was about to lose; as a result of the attack, Patera was unable to compete; Patera had already won the arm-wrestling contest once, but Bravo said Patera had cheated and so it was restarted Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a 20-minute time-limit draw The One Man Gang defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via disqualification at 9:12 after Bigelow rammed OMG's head into the top turnbuckle for longer than the referee's 5-count Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) via count-out at the 12-minute mark after Virgil pushed the champion from the top rope to the floor; after the bout, Savage chased Dibiase and Virgil away with a chair Prime Time Wrestling - 5/2/88: Barry Horowitz pinned Jose Luis Rivera at 10:39 with a Russian leg sweep Prime Time Wrestling - 5/9/88: WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Desiree Peterson at 7:29 by reversing Peterson’s Irish whip and throwing her down by the hair (The Women of the WWF) The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules with the gorilla press slam at 12:48 (The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior FYE version) WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Rick Martel & Tito Santana at 7:22 when Smash pinned Santana after Fuji interfered and hit the challenger with his cane as Santana prepared to put Smash in the figure-4
WWF @ Ft. Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial - April 26, 1988 Included WWF World Champion Randy Savage
WWF @ Glens Falls, NY - Civic Center - April 26, 1988 Scott Casey vs. Iron Mike Sharpe B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. the Islanders Don Muraco vs. Rick Rude Jake Roberts vs. King Harley Race Bam Bam Bigelow vs. the One Man Gang Brutus Beefcake vs. WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Toledo, OH - Sports Arena - April 27, 1988 Included Ted Dibiase and Bad News Brown
WWF @ Allentown, PA - Agricultural Hall - April 27, 1988 (800) Outback Jack pinned Conquistador #1 Butcher LeDuc pinned Jose Luis Rivera Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov via disqualification Velvet McIntyre pinned Judy Martin SD Jones pinned George Skaaland Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis The Junkyard Dog pinned Ron Bass
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - Onondaga War Memorial - April 27, 1988 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Desiree Peterson Jim Duggan pinned Jim Neidhart Scott Casey pinned Iron Mike Sharpe WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Brutus Beefcake via count-out Bam Bam Bigelow fought the One Man Gang to a double disqualification Rick Rude pinned Don Muraco Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Islanders
WWF @ White Plains, NY - Westchester County Civic Center - April 28, 1988 SD Jones defeated George Skaaland via count-out Velvet McIntyre pinned Judy Martin Jos LeDuc pinned Jose Luis Rivera The Junkyard Dog pinned Ron Bass Outback Jack pinned Conquistador #1 with a small package Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston after Davis used a foreign object Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov via disqualification
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - April 28, 1988 Brady Boone vs. Steve Lombardi Lanny Poffo vs. Barry Horowitz Don Muraco vs. Rick Rude Ken Patera vs. Dino Bravo The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules Bret Hart vs. Bad News Brown Tito Santana & Rick Martel vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - April 28, 1988 Included Brutus Beefcake and the One Man Gang
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - April 29, 1988 Included WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Utica, NY - Memorial Auditorium - April 29, 1988 (5,084) Joe LeDuc defeated Jose Luis Rivera Outback Jack defeated Conquistador #1 (Jose Estrada) Jim Neidhart defeated SD Jones The Junkyard Dog defeated Ron Bass via disqualification Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis Velvet McIntyre defeated Judy Martin Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out
WWF @ Fresno, CA - Convention Center - April 29, 1988 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - April 30, 1988 (11,104) Steve Lombardi pinned Brady Boone Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit when Patera was unable to compete after Bravo attacked and injured him during their arm wrestling contest Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a 20-minute time-limit draw Rick Rude pinned Don Muraco by using the ropes for leverage Ted Dibise defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage via count-out Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz The Ultimate Warrior defeated Hercules Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - May 1, 1988 (13,000) Brady Boone pinned Steve Lombardi with a German suplex Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz Rick Rude pinned Don Muraco Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit after Bravo attacked Patera during an arm-wrestling contest and Patera was unable to compete The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a 20-minute time-limit draw Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage via count-out after Virgil pushed Savage off the top as he attempted the flying elbowsmash Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - Mecca - May 1, 1988 (6,112; sell out) Scott Casey defeated Iron Mike Sharpe WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Desiree Peterson Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell The Islanders & Bobby Heenan defeated Koko B. Ware, Davey Boy Smith, & the Dynamite Kid Jake Roberts pinned Greg Valentine WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Brutus Beefcake via count-out Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out after Andre hit Duggan with his own 2x4
WWF @ Evansville, IN - May 2, 1988 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell
- 5/5/88: Hulk Hogan's wife Linda gave birth to the couple's first child, Brooke.
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - May 6, 1988 Scott Casey vs. Iron Mike Sharpe B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Koko B. Ware vs. Rick Rude Jake Roberts vs. Greg Valentine Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a draw WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man vs. Brutus Beefcake (Jimmy Hart barred from ringside) Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - May 6, 1988 Barry Horowitz defeated Jose Luis Rivera Brady Boone defeated Steve Lombardi WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Desiree Peterson Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera when the bout was stopped due to injury Bam Bam Bigelow fought the One Man Gang to a double disqualification Haku & Sivi Afi defeated Don Muraco & Hillbilly Jim WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase
WWF @ St. Johns, Newfoundland - Memorial Stadium - May 7, 1988 (4,200; sell out) Joe LeDuc defeated Johnny K-9 The Big Bossman defeated Lanny Poffo George Steele vs. Jim Neidhart Sam Houston defeated the Conquistador (Jose Estrada) The Junkyard Dog vs. Ron Bass Paul Roma & Jim Powers vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - May 7, 1988 (12,000) Televised on NESN - included Gorilla Monsoon & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 5/16/88: Scott Casey pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a crucifix at 7:49 Jake Roberts pinned Greg Valentine at 12:50 with the DDT Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell at 15:21 when Raymond pinned Brunzell after Jacques hit a double axe handle from the middle turnbuckle as Brunzell attempted to powerslam Raymond, with Raymond falling on top for the win Prime Time Wrestling - 5/16/88: Frenchy Martin pinned Jerry Allen at 3:08 with his feet on the ropes for leverage Prime Time Wrestling - 5/16/88: Pete Doherty pinned SD Jones at 5:23 with a roll up Prime Time Wrestling - 3/6/89: Rick Rude pinned Koko B. Ware at 9:25 with the Rude Awakening; after the bout, Rude taunted the crowd and looked for a woman to give the Rude Awakening kiss to until Jake Roberts appeared and chased him backstage Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out at 10:39 after hitting Duggan with his own 2x4 Prime Time Wrestling - 1/2/89: Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a time-limit draw at 16:40 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Rick Martel & Tito Santana at 10:06 when Smash pinned Santana after Fuji threw salt into Santana's eyes WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Peggy Sue - Jimmy Hart in disguise) defeated Brutus Beefcake via count-out at 9:37 when Peggy Sue grabbed the challenger by the hair, preventing him from re-entering the ring; after the bout, Beefcake chased Peggy Sue around the ring before disrobing her to reveal that it was really Hart
WWF @ Binghamton, NY - Broome County Arena - May 8, 1988 (3,500) Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Scott Casey Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Rick Rude pinned Koko B. Ware Jake Roberts pinned Greg Valentine Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out The Islanders defeated Don Muraco & Hillbilly Jim The Ultimate Warrior pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification when Peggy Sue (Jimmy Hart in drag) interfered
WWF @ Gander, Newfoundland - May 8, 1988 (2,200) Joe LeDuc pinned Johnny K-9 The Big Bossman defeated Lanny Poffo George Steele defeated Jim Neidhart via count-out Sam Houston pinned the Conquistador (Jose Estrada) The Junkyard Dog defeated Ron Bass via disqualification Paul Roma & Jim Powers fought Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov to a no contest
WWF @ Green Bay, WI - Brown County Arena - May 9, 1988 Included Bret Hart and WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ Brantford, Ontario - Civic Centre - May 9, 1988 Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis George Steele vs. Jim Neidhart The Junkyard Dog vs. Ron Bass Paul Roma & Jim Powers vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Also included Jos LeDuc (w/ Frenchy Martin) and the Big Bossman
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - May 9, 1988 Scott Casey defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jerry Allen after a double team move behind the referee's back Rick Rude defeated Koko B. Ware Jake Roberts pinned Greg Valentine with the DDT Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules with a gorilla press and splash The Islanders defeated Hillbilly Jim & Don Muraco WWF IC Champion Honky Tonk Man defeated Brutus Beefcake via count-out
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - 1988 Bad News Brown defeated Buddy Lane Don Muraco defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Louis Laurence defeated Bulldog Vachon Junkyard Dog & George Steele defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jim Duggan defeated Butch Reed The Islanders defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts via count-out
WWF @ Duluth, MN - Entertainment Convention Center - May 10, 1988 (7,000; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Televised on Tele5 in Germany: Koko B. Ware pinned Bobby Heenan at 5:05 after Heenan rammed his shoulder in the ringpost when Koko moved out of the way as Heenan charged at him in the corner; after the bout, Koko put Frankie on top of Heenan's back, with Heenan eventually brushing him off when he realized Ken Patera defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification in a tug-o-war contest when Frenchy Martin interfered; after the contest, Patera cleared both men from the ring Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude Televised on Tele5 in Germany: Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification at 6:12 when Jimmy Hart interfered; Hart had been barred from ringside for the match WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) with a roll up after Dibiase collided with Virgil on the ring apron Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out after hitting him with his own 2x4 5/21/88 - included an interview with Brutus Beefcake in which Beefcake was hit by the Honkytonk Man's guitar after becoming distracted by Jimmy Hart, causing Beefcake to bleed from the back of the head; later in the show, DeGeorge interviewed Beefcake in his lockerroom, with Beefcake promising to tear Honky limb from limb; featured an 'Update' segment focusing on the Hogan / Zhukov match the previous week: WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Virgil (w/ Ted Dibiase) at 5:34 with the flying elbow drop after dropping Virgil throat-first over the top rope; after the bout, Savage and Dibiase had to be seperated by officials and other wrestlers (High Flyers, Macho Madness) Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Jim Evans via submission with a shinguard assisted figure-4 at 2:16 Bret Hart pinned Steve Lombardi with a piledriver at 1:48; early in the match, Jimmy Hart appeared ringside but Bret sent him backstage, against Jimmy's wishes; during the match, Jim Neidhart cut an insert promo regarding Bret's feud with Bad News Brown (The Brains Behind the Brawn) Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) pinned Billy Anderson at 1:25 with the tombstone Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Scott Casey with the Rude Awakening at 1:37 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Buck Zumhoffe & Warren Bianchi at 1:47 when Ax pinned Bianchi following the Decapitation Koko B. Ware pinned Terry Gibbs at the 2-minute mark with the Ghostbuster 5/28/88 - included an 'Update' segment showing the Ken Patera / Dino Bravo tug of war contest from the previous week's Wrestling Challenge; featured Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Ted Dibiase & Virgil discussing Randy Savage; included the Jim Duggan / Hercules match from the 4/30 SNME, shown in full: Jake Roberts pinned Barry Horowitz with the DDT at 1:24 Bad News Brown pinned Mike Richards at 1:19 with the Ghetto Blaster Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated Rick Renslow & Dave Wagner at 3:29 when Santana pinned Wagner with the flying forearm WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Brady Boone with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll at 2:25 The Junkyard Dog pinned Tim Patterson at 1:28 with the powerslam 6/4/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Jacques & Raymond Rougeau where they said they were not like Dino Bravo and, to show their appreciation to the USA, they began waving 2 small American flags: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Tim Yates at 1:32 with the Rude Awakening Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Billy Bowman & Ricky Ataki at 2:15 when Volkoff pinned Ataki following a kneedrop The Ultimate Warrior pinned Steve Lombardi at 1:37 with the press slam / splash combo Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Buck Zumhoff via submission with the Million $ Dream at 1:27 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Frank DeFalco at 1:24 with the side suplex Brutus Beefcake defeated Tom Stone via submission with the sleeper at 1:36 Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated JT Thomas via submission with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 at 2:57 6/11/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Jake Roberts where he introduced his wife Cheryl, who said Rude was not man enough for her or Jake; featured an ‘Update’ segment focusing on Greg Valentine and how he has been using his shinguard to cause further injury to opponents with the figure-4: Jim Duggan pinned Billy Anderson at 1:07 with the running clothesline WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma via disqualification at 4:47 in a non-title match when Rick Martel & Tito Santana interfered when Ax was about to use Fuji’s cane Koko B. Ware pinned Rick Gantner at 2:05 with the Ghostbuster Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Chris Bassett via submission at 1:55 with the backbreaker Ron Bass pinned Louie Spicolli at 1:38 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass attacked his opponent with Miss Betsy, and hung him over the top rope Ken Patera defeated Larry Simpson via submission at 1:37 with the full nelson Sam Houston, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Danny Davis, Chris Curtis, & Pete Sanchez at 3:29 when Raymond pinned Curtis following a double-team move off the top from the Rougeaus; after the bout, Sanchez was given a similar move and Houston seemed confused as to why the Rougeaus attacked Sanchez
WWF @ Rochester, MN - Mayo Civic Center - May 11, 1988 (6,000) Wrestling Challenge taping: Koko B. Ware defeated Bobby Heenan Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase 5/22/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan: Jake Roberts pinned Steve Lombardi at 1:32 with the DDT Bad News Brown pinned Chris Zarna at 2:37 with the Ghetto Blaster Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Tom Stone & Rick Gantner at 3:20 when Roma pinned Stone with a dropkick off the top Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Bill Bowman via submission at 1:53 The Junkyard Dog pinned Terry Gibbs at 1:57 with the powerslam Ken Patera defeated Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) via disqualification in a tug of war contest when Bravo attacked Patera and choked him out with the rope Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Rick Renslow & Dave Wagner at 2:15 when Raymond pinned Wagner 5/29/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Hillbilly Jim; included the Savage / Virgil bout from the 5/21 Superstars, shown in full: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jim Evans at 1:43 with the Rude Awakening Bret Hart pinned Pete Sanchez at 2:21 with the piledriver Ron Bass pinned Ricky Ataki at 1:49 The Ultimate Warrior pinned Terry Gibbs at 1:34 with the press slam / splash combo Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mike Richards via submission with the figure-4 (debut of Valentine's shin guard, the Heartbreaker) Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Buck Zumhoff & Warren Bianchi at 1:38 when Volkoff pinned Bianchi with a backbreaker and kick to the face 6/5/88 - included a 'Special Report' segment showcasing WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri; included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Greg Valentine & Jimmy Hart: Koko B. Ware pinned Rick Renslow with the Ghostbuster at 3:50 Danny Davis (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Brady Boone with a sit-down splash off the top at 3:13 WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned JT Thomas with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll at 2:07; Danny Davis stayed at ringside with Jimmy Hart for the duration of the bout Jim Duggan pinned Chris Curtis with the running clothesline at 1:22 Ken Patera defeated Barry Horowitz via submission with the full nelson at 2:48 Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) pinned Larry Simpson with the tombstone at 2:02 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Tim & John Yates when Ax got the pin after the Decapitation at 2:05 6/12/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Bad News Brown; featured closing comments from Brother Love who was to make his debut the following week: Brutus Beefcake defeated Pete Sanchez via submission with the sleeper at 2:09 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Brady Boone via submission with the Million $ Dream at 3:28 Sam Houston pinned Barry Horowitz with a bulldog at 2:15 Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Louie Spicolli via submission with the shin guard-assisted figure-4 at 1:41; Spicolli had to be carried out of the arena after the match Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated Terry Gibbs & Steve Lombardi when Santana pinned Lombardi with the flying forearm at 3:37 Jake Roberts pinned Billy Anderson with the DDT at 2:43 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Scott Casey with the side suplex at 1:58
WWF @ Erie, PA - Civic Center - May 12, 1988 (1,000) Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Scott Casey Brady Boone pinned Steve Lombardi The Junkyard Dog pinned Ron Bass The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a double count-out WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Desiree Peterson Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification
WWF @ Columbus, GA - Municipal Auditorium - May 12, 1988 (3,600) Hillbilly Jim pinned Steve Lombardi Paul Roma & Jim Powers fought Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov to a draw Greg Valentine pinned Outback Jack Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Brutus Beefcake via count-out
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - May 12, 1988 (4,000) Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Don Muraco (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) pinned the One Man Gang George Steele defeated Jim Neidhart via count-out Koko B. Ware pinned Bobby Heenan Haku & Sivi Afi defeated Hillbilly Jim & Don Muraco Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Savannah, GA - Civic Center - May 13, 1988 Included Brutus Beefcake and Ken Patera
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - Memorial Auditorium - May 13, 1988 Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Scott Casey Brady Boone pinned Steve Lombardi WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Desiree Peterson Ron Bass defeated the Junkyard Dog Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a double count-out Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification The Ultimate Warrior & Jim Duggan defeated Andre the Giant & Hercules WWF @ Omaha, NE - Civic Auditorium - May 13, 1988 (7,280) Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell George Steele defeated Jim Neidhart via count-out Koko B. Ware pinned Bobby Heenan Haku & Sivi Afi defeated Don Muraco & Hillbilly Jim Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out Don Muraco (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) pinned the One Man Gang WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase at 17:09
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - May 1988 Scott Casey defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell The Islanders & Bobby Heenan defeated Koko B. Ware, Davey Boy Smith, & the Dynamite Kid Jake Roberts pinned Greg Valentine WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Brutus Beefcake via count-out Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out after Andre hit Duggan with his own 2x4
WWF @ Palmetto, FL - Manatee Civic Center - May 14, 1988 Included WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Springfield, IL - Prairie Capital Convention Center - May 14, 1988 Bam Bam Bigelow vs. the One Man Gang Don Muraco & Hillbilly Jim vs. the Islanders Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase Also included WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - May 14, 1988 (5,000) Steve Lombardi pinned Brady Boone WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Desiree Peterson Ron Bass pinned the Junkyard Dog The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules Scott Casey pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart by grabbing the tights for leverage Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification
WWF @ Rochester, NY - War Memorial - May 15, 1988 Included the Junkyard Dog
WWF @ Kissimmee, FL - Tupperware Convention Center - May 15, 1988 Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis Outback Jack vs. Greg Valentine Paul Roma & Jim Powers vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Ken Patera vs. Dino Bravo WWF IC Champion The Honkytonk Man vs. Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - May 15, 1988 (8,500) George Steele defeated Jim Neidhart via count-out Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell The One Man Gang pinned Bam Bam Bigelow at 8:55 Haku & Sivi Afi defeated Don Muraco & Hillbilly Jim when Afi pinned Jim Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out Koko B. Ware pinned Bobby Heenan Ted Dibiase defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage via count-out at 15:09
WWF @ Kansas City, MO - Municipal Auditorium - May 19, 1988 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - May 19, 1988 Bret Hart vs. Bad News Brown Greg Valentine vs. Don Muraco Koko B. Ware, Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. Bobby Heenan & the Islanders Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - May 20, 1988 The Big Bossman pinned Jose Luis Rivera Dino Bravo defeaed Ken Patera via forfeit Jos LeDuc pinned Lanny Poffo Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification The Junkyard Dog pinned Ron Bass B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ Portland, ME - Civic Center - May 20, 1988 (5,596) Bad News Brown vs. Bret Hart Greg Valentine vs. Don Muraco Koko B. Ware, Davey Boy Smith, & the Dynamite Kid vs. Bobby Heenan & the Islanders Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude Also included Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Kiel Auditorium - May 20, 1988 (3,700) Scott Casey pinned Barry Horowitz George Steele defeated Mr. Fuji via count-out The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules Jim Neidhart pinned Hillbilly Jim Tito Santana & Rick Martel defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification after Mr. Fuji interfered with his cane WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin The One Man Gang pinned Bam Bam Bigelow WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase at around the 19-minute mark after Dibiase collided with Virgil on the ring apron
WWF @ Cape Girardeau, MO - Show-Me Center - May 21, 1988 The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules George Steele vs. Greg Valentine Bam Bam Bigelow vs. the One Man Gang WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Tito Santana & Rick Martel WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - May 21, 1988 (8,028) Televised on the PRISM Network - featured Dick Graham & Roger Kent on commentary: Jerry Allen pinned Steve Lombardi at 11:06 with a sunset flip Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma at 13:32 when Raymond pinned Powers after he was dropped throat-first across the top rope Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a time-limit draw at 17:47; after the match, Bret challenged Brown to 5 more minutes but Brown refused Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out at 11:04 after hitting Duggan with his own 2x4 outside the ring Haku, Sivi Afi, & Bobby Heenan defeated Davey Boy Smith, the Dynamite Kid, & Koko B. Ware at 17:12 when Heenan pinned Koko after hitting him with a foreign object as Koko had Afi covered Don Muraco defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification at 9:46 after Valentine refused to stop attacking Muraco as Muraco's head was caught in the ring ropes Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude at 11:54 with a reverse roll up, Rude attacked Roberts and then posed until Jake wrapped Damien around Rude
WWF @ Johnstown, PA - Cambria County War Memorial - May 21, 1988 The Big Bossman pinned Jose Luis Rivera at 6:41 with the sidewalk slam Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis at 15:57 with a bulldog Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit after Bravo attacked Patera with a table during their scheduled arm wrestling contest; Patera had already won the contest but Bravo objected and demanded it be restarted Joe LeDuc pinned Lanny Poffo at 3:12 with a backbreaker Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Peggy Sue - Jimmy Hart in disguise) via disqualification at 12:58 when Peggy Sue entered the ring to sneak up behind Beefcake but the challenger disrobed her to reveal it was Hart Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell at 15:08 when Zhukov pinned Brunzell after Volkoff kicked Brunzell in the back of the head and put his partner on top for the cover The Junkyard Dog pinned Ron Bass at 13:40 with a roll up
WWF @ Denver, CO - Auditorium - May 22, 1988 (8,500) Barry Horowitz pinned Scott Casey Jim Neidhart pinned Hillbilly Jim George Steele defeated Mr. Fuji via count-out when Fuji left ringside after Steele threw a table into the ring The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin The One Man Gang pinned Bam Bam Bigelow Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase at 18:41
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - May 22, 1988 Prime Time Wrestling - 5/30/88: Jerry Allen pinned Steve Lombardi at 9:18 with a reverse crossbody off the middle turnbuckle Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a draw Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma Prime Time Wrestling - 6/6/88: Don Muraco defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification at 14:38 after Valentine hit an elbow drop on referee John Bonello when Muraco moved out of the way, who had been laying on top of the referee Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Haku & High Chief Afi (sub. for Tama) when Smith pinned Afi with a clothesline Bobby Heenan pinned Koko B. Ware at 6:05 after hitting him with a foreign object; after the bout, the British Bulldogs came out to protest the decision, with Heenan then running backstage Jake Roberts & Jim Duggan defeated Andre the Giant & Rick Rude when Jake pinned Rude after Duggan hit Rude with his 2x4 behind the referee's back as Rude prepared to drop Jake with the Rude Awakening
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - Forum - May 23, 1988 Jim Powers & Paul Roma vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Don Muraco vs. Harley Race Bret Hart vs. Bad News Brown Koko B. Ware, Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. Bobby Heenan & the Islanders Jim Duggan vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Gary, IN - Genesis Convention Center - May 23, 1988 Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov The Junkyard Dog vs. Ron Bass Ken Patera vs. Dino Bravo WWF IC Champion The Honkytonk Man vs. Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Colorado Springs, CO - City Auditorium - May 23, 1988 Included WWF World Champion Randy Savage and a 6-man tag team match
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - May 27, 1988 (16,000) Televised on the MSG Network - included Roger Kent & Superstar Billy Graham on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 6/6/88: The Conquistador pinned SD Jones at 9:13 when the momentum of a flying crossbody put the Conquistador on top Greg Valentine defeated George Steele via disqualification when Steele brought the timekeeper's hammer into the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 6/6/88: Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma at 14:26 when Jacques pinned Powers with a small package after Raymond reversed Powers' small package behind the referee's back Prime Time Wrestling - 6/20/88: Brutus Beefcake fought the One Man Gang to a double count-out at 10:20 when both men fell over the top to the floor as Beefcake was on Gang's back with the sleeper applied The Islanders & Bobby Heenan defeated Koko B. Ware, Davey Boy Smith, & the Dynamite Kid when Heenan pinned Koko after hitting him with brass knuckles Prime Time Wrestling - 6/6/88: Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Jerry Allen at 6:26 with an elbow drop WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) via disqualification at 11:55 when Virgil interfered and prevented the pinfall after the challenger hit an unprotected turnbuckle head-first; after the match, Savage was double teamed and thrown to the floor but later cleared the ring with his title belt (Macho Madness) Prime Time Wrestling - 5/30/88: Jim Neidhart pinned Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) after reversing a roll up attempt by sitting on Muraco's chest; Lord Alfred Hayes did guest commentary for the match, subbing for Graham Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera with the side suplex after Patera became distracted by Frenchy Martin on the ring apron (Best of the WWF Vol. 17) Prime Time Wrestling - 8/8/88: The Junkyard Dog pinned Ron Bass at 8:15 by reversing a powerslam attempt into a cover
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - May 28, 1988 (5,400) Jerry Allen pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell (sub. for Jim Powers & Paul Roma) Greg Valentine defeated George Steele via disqualification Bobby Heenan, Haku, & High Chief Afi defeated Koko B. Ware, Davey Boy Smith, & the Dynamite Kid in a steel cage match when, as Smith and Haku were the final two men in the ring, Heenan slammed the cage door into Smith's face allowing Haku to escape Jim Neidhart pinned Don Muraco Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera Brutus Beefcake fought the One Man Gang to a double count-out WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Minneapolis, MN - Met Center - May 28, 1988 (1,850) Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz Brady Boone pinned Steve Lombardi The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart by using the ropes for leverage WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Rick Martel & Tito Santana when Santana was pinned after being hit with one of the title belts WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via disqualification Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan by using the ropes for leverage
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - May 29, 1988 Jerry Allen defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Brutus Beefcake Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a time-limit draw WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Ken Patera fought Dino Bravo to a no contest Koko B. Ware defeated Bobby Heenan WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
WWF @ Pontiac, MI - Silverdome - May 29, 1988 (1,800) Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Haku & High Chief Afi The One Man Gang pinned Bam Bam Bigelow Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out The Ultimate Warrior defeated Hercules Greg Valentine defeated George Steele via disqualification Don Muraco pinned Jim Neidhart Jim Duggan fought Andre the Giant to a double disqualification
WWF @ Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum - May 30, 1988 (7,500) Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit after Bravo attacked Patera during an arm-wrestling contest as Bravo was about to lose; due to the attack, Patera was unable to compete Bad News Brown defeated Bret Hart Koko B. Ware, Davey Boy Smith, & the Dynamite Kid defeated Haku, High Chief Afi, & Bobby Heenan Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Bakersfield, CA - Civic Auditorium - May 30, 1988 Barry Horowitz defeated Lanny Poffo Steve Lombardi defeated Brady Boone Don Muraco defeated Jim Neidhart The Ultimate Warrior defeated Hercules Jim Duggan defeated Greg Valentine Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the One Man Gang via count-out Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude
WWF @ Fresno, CA - Convention Center - May 31, 1988 (7,000) Wrestling Challenge taping: International Wrestling Challenge: Haku pinned Lanny Poffo at 4:53 with a headbutt off the top Prime Time Wrestling - 6/13/88: Don Muraco (w/ Superstar Billy Graham) pinned Darryl Nichols at 3:41 with the tombstone; Slick did guest commentary for the match alongside Vince McMahon Prime Time Wrestling - 6/20/88: Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Jose Luis Rivera via submission with the backbreaker at 3:33 Prime Time Wrestling - 6/20/88: B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart via disqualification at 10:18 when Jimmy Hart - who had just appeared ringside - interfered and attacked Blair with his megaphone as Blair had Bret covered; mid-way through the contest, Jimmy came ringside and attempted to be in the Harts' corner but Bret ordered him backstage; after the match, the Hart Foundation chased Jimmy backstage for costing them the match Jake Roberts & Jim Duggan defeated Rick Rude & Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 9:52 when Roberts pinned Rude after Duggan hit Rude in the back with his 2x4 (Best of the WWF Vol. 19) WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase 6/19/88 - featured the debut of the Brother Love Show, introduced by Bobby Heenan: The Ultimate Warrior pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:21 with the press slam / splash combo Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Lanny Poffo at 2:12 with the Rude Awakening Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Steve Lombardi & an unknown at 3:11 when Jannetty pinned Lombardi with a suplex / crossbody combo Ken Patera defeated Iron Mike Sharpe via submission at 2:54 with the full nelson The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Louie Spicolli at 1:48 with the front suplex George Steele (w/ Mine) defeated Randy Neverman via submission at 1:29 with the flying hammerlock Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated SD Jones & Brady Boone at 4:05 when Jacques pinned Jones with a splash 6/26/88 - included Ted Dibiase & Virgil as guests of the Brother Love Show in which it was revealed that Dibiase was the one paying Brother Love to host the show: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Lanny Poffo & Jerry Allen at 3:40 in a non-title match when Axe pinned Allen with the Decapitation Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Frank Valdez at 1:36 with the side suplex Jim Duggan pinned Stymie Richards at 1:38 with the running powerslam The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Mark Ming at 1:39 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed Ming to the top rope and assaulted him with the nightstick (Bossman's Challenge debut) Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Steve Lombardi & Barry Horowitz at 2:44 when Dynamite pinned Horowitz with the press slam / diving headbutt combo Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Oliver Humperdink) pinned the Intruder at 2:16 with the slingshot splash into the ring 7/3/88 - included the Big Bossman & Slick as guests of the Brother Love Show: Brutus Beefcake defeated Stephan DeLeon at 2:22 with the sleeper Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated SD Jones at 1:49 with the Million $ Dream Koko B. Ware pinned Larry Simpson at 1:10 with the Ghostbuster WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Jerry Allen at 1:30 in a non-title match with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Terry Gibbs & the Conquistador at 3:01 when Michaels pinned the Conquistador with a flying fistdrop off Jannetty's shoulders Jake Roberts pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:11 with the DDT Bad News Brown pinned Louie Spicolli at 1:34 with the Ghetto Blaster
WWF @ Oakland, CA - Coliseum - June 1, 1988 (12,120; 9,000 paid) WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 6/13/88: Brady Boone pinned Steve Lombardi at 9:06 with a German suplex into a bridge WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Brutus Beefcake after hitting him with Hart's megaphone Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Sir Oliver Humperdink) defeated the One Man Gang (w/ Slick) via count-out at 4:00 Prime Time Wrestling - 6/20/88: The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Frankie Valdez at 2:26 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the ropes and beat him with the nightstick Andre the Giant & Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Jake Roberts & Jim Duggan at 8:30 when, after Roberts hit the DDT on Rude, Andre headbutted Roberts twice and put Rude on top Prime Time Wrestling - 7/11/88: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Tito Santana & Rick Martel via count-out at 8:16 after Martel suffered the Decapitation on the floor (Martel's last appearance for 8 months) (Best of the WWF Vol. 17) WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) with a roll up after Virgil's interference backfired All American Wrestling - 7/3/88: Brutus Beefcake defeated Mark Ming via submission with the sleeper Wrestling Spotlight - 7/9/88: Ken Patera defeated Steve Lombardi via submission with the full nelson 6/18/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan in which Rude gave the Rude Awakening kiss to a young woman; featured an 'Update' segment where it was announced Rick Martel had suffered a concussion during a recent match against Demolition; included footage of the 3/12 Saturday Night's Main Event match pitting Hulk Hogan against King Harley Race where it was announced Race was injured during the match after crashing into a table and that he had abandoned his throne and has had an operation; comments from Bobby Heenan were shown in which he said he was searching for a new king; featured a promo by George Steele during which he unveiled his new 'Mine' doll: Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Terry Gibbs & Barry Horowitz at 2:49 when Dynamite pinned Gibbs with a diving headbutt after being thrown by Smith The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Louie Spicolli with the sidewalk slam at 1:31; after the bout, Bossman assaulted his opponent with the nightstick (Bossman's TV debut) Bret Hart (w/ Jim Neidhart) pinned Jerry Allen with the piledriver at 3:15; prior to the bout, Bret sent Jimmy Hart backstage, with Jimmy refusing to leave Neidhart came down and told him to go Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Sir Oliver Humperdink) pinned Tom Stone with a slingshot splash at 1:46 Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Ricky Ataki via submission with the figure-4 at 1:57; after the bout, Don Muraco and Superstar Billy Graham came to the ring to make Valentine break the hold; Muraco ended up chasing Hart backstage while Valentine attacked Graham and put him in the figure-4; Graham was eventually taken out on a stretcher Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & the Intruder at 3:09 when Jannetty pinned the Intruder after Michaels hiptossed his partner onto the Intruder (Michaels & Jannetty's TV debut) (Before they Were Superstars 2) 6/25/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Bobby Heenan, Andre the Giant, Rick Rude, & Hercules, where Heenan announced that King Harley Race had been injured by Hulk Hogan and was forced to vacate the throne; Heenan then tried to lead the crowd in a moment of silence with a 10-bell salute and finished by segment by guaranteeing there would soon be a new king; featured an 'Update' segment where footage of last week's incident with Superstar Billy Graham was shown in which it was announced doctors had advised Graham to stay away from ringside and no longer manage Don Muraco and that Graham would continue his career solely as a broadcaster; included a promo by the Big Bossman from a prison; featured a promo by George Steele with his 'Mine' doll; included closing comments from the Rougeau Brothers and the Killer Bees about their match the following week: Jake Roberts pinned the Conquistador (Jose Luis Rivera) with the DDT at 2:44 The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Martin Oliver with the front suplex at 1:38 The Ultimate Warrior pinned Larry Simpson with the press slam / splash combo at 2:22 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Lanny Poffo via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:41 Koko B. Ware pinned Steve Lombardi with the Ghostbuster at 2:45 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Barry Horowitz & Mark Ming when Jannetty pinned Ming after Michaels suplexed him onto the opponent at 2:19 Bad News Brown pinned Tony Leone with the Ghetto Blaster at 2:47 7/2/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart; included an ‘Update’ segment where Bobby Heenan announced he would crown a new king the following week to replace Harley Race: Jim Duggan pinned Tom Stone at 1:46 with the running clothesline George Steele defeated the Intruder via submission with the flying hammerlock at 1:01 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Bill Johnson at 1:58 with the side suplex Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated SD Jones & Brady Boone at 4:41 when Bret pinned Boone following the Hart Attack; during the bout, an insert promo from Jimmy Hart was shown, where he said that even though the Hart Foundation didn’t want him at ringside, he still legally owned their contracts Don Muraco pinned Darryl Nichols at 1:39 with the tombstone Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell at 5:45 when Jacques pinned Brunzell following a forearm to the back by Raymond from the top rope as Brunzell attempted a powerslam on Jacques Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jose Luis Rivera at 2:23 with the Rude Awakening
WWF @ Spokane, WA - Riverpark Coliseum - June 2, 1988 Ken Patera vs. Dino Bravo Davey Boy Smith, the Dynamite Kid, & Koko B. Ware vs. the Islanders & Bobby Heenan WWF IC Champion The Honkytonk Man vs. Brutus Beefcake WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted DiBiase
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - June 2, 1988 Bret Hart vs. Bad News Brown Bam Bam Bigelow vs. the One Man Gang Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Tito Santana & Rick Martel Jim Duggan vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - June 3, 1988 (11,000) Jim Neidhart pinned Lanny Poffo Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit after Bravo attacked Patera during an arm-wrestling contest as Bravo was about to lose; due to the attack, Patera was unable to compete Koko B. Ware, Davey Boy Smith, & the Dynamite Kid defeated Bobby Heenan, Haku, & High Chief Afi Greg Valentine defeated George Steele via count-out Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification; stipulations stated Jimmy Hart was banned from ringside for the bout; Hart instead was ringside dressed as Peggy Sue before interfering Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - June 3, 1988 Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a draw The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules Bam Bam Bigelow vs. the One Man Gang Rick Martel & Tito Santana vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude Jim Duggan vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - June 4, 1988 (8,000) Televised on NESN - featured Roger Kent & Superstar Billy Graham on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 6/13/88: Conquistador #1 (Jose Luis Rivera) pinned Jerry Allen at 10:39 with a flying elbow drop Prime Time Wrestling - 7/4/88: Don Muraco defeated the One Man Gang via count-out at 11:27 after OMG ran into the ringpost; after the bout, Muraco cleared Gang from the ring Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart at around the 11-minute mark by using the tights for leverage Prime Time Wrestling - 6/13/88: Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Hercules with a slingshot splash at 8:39 Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan at 9:20 with a boot to the face and his feet on the ropes; Andre stalled for time once the bell began, not entering the ring until almost 5 minutes had elapsed ('Hacksaw' Jim Duggan) Prime Time Wrestling - 6/13/88: The Ultimate Warrior, Rick Martel, & Tito Santana defeated Mr. Fuji & WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition at 16:11 when Warrior pinned Ax with an axehandle off the top; Fuji was injured early in the bout so the contest continued as a 3-on-2 match
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - June 4, 1988 (10,000) Jim Neidhart pinned Lanny Poffo Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Greg Valentine fought George Steele to a double count-out at around the 15-minute mark Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera Haku, High Chief Afi, & Bobby Heenan defeated Koko B. Ware, Davey Boy Smith, & the Dynamite Kid WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Peggy Sue) pinned Brutus Beefcake after hitting him with a foreign object; after the bout, Beefcake revealed Peggy Sue to be Jimmy Hart WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - June 5, 1988 B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jim Neidhart vs. Lanny Poffo George Steele vs. Greg Valentine Dino Bravo vs. Ken Patera Koko B. Ware, Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. the Islanders & Bobby Heenan Brutus Beefcake vs. WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ California, PA - Hamer Hall - June 5, 1988 WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri vs. Desiree Peterson Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis Jim Powers & Paul Roma vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov The Junkyard Dog vs. Ron Bass Also included 2 other matches
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - June 5, 1988 (8,000) Conquistador #1 pinned Jerry Allen Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a double disqualification Bam Bam Bigelow pinned the One Man Gang The Ultimate Warrior, Rick Martel, & Tito Santana defeated Mr. Fuji & WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan Don Muraco pinned Hercules Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - June 6, 1988 (3,000) Don Muraco pinned Hercules Conquistador #1 pinned Jerry Allen Rick Rude & Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan & Jake Roberts when Rude pinned Roberts Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a double disqualification Don Muraco (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) pinned the One Man Gang The Ultimate Warrior, Rick Martel, & Tito Santana defeated Mr. Fuji & WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ Tucson, AZ - Community Center - June 6, 1988 Included Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid
Omiya, Japan - June 8, 1988 Yumiko Hotta defeated Bull Nakano via disqualification Yumi Ogura pinned Hisako Uno The Crush Girls defeated Mika Suzuki & Mitsuko Nishiwaki Leilani Kai & Judy Martin defeated WWF Women's Tag Team Champions the Jumping Bomb Angels via count-out to win the titles at 19:04
WWF @ Manchester, NH - JFK Coliseum - June 10, 1988 (1,100) The Big Bossman pinned Lanny Poffo Joe LeDuc pinned Sam Houston Danny Davis pinned Koko B. Ware The One Man Gang pinned Bam Bam Bigelow George Steele fought Greg Valentine to a double count-out The Junkyard Dog pinned Ron Bass
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - June 10, 1988 (4,734) Steve Lombardi pinned Bill Dixon Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a time-limit draw at 16:16 Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man pinned Brutus Beefcake after Peggy Sue (Jimmy Hart in disguise) handed the champion a weapon which Honky used to hit Beefcake WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase at 10:38
WWF @ Toledo, OH - Sports Arena - June 10, 1988 Included Andre the Giant & Ken Patera
WWF @ Fall River, MA - Bank Street Armory - June 11, 1988 Fundraiser for the Police Athletic League Included Bam Bam Bigelow, Don Muraco, George Steele, Jim Neidhart, Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov, B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell, Lanny Poffo, and the One Man Gang
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - June 11, 1988 Danny Davis vs. Sam Houston George Steele vs. Greg Valentine Hercules vs. Koko B. Ware The Junkyard Dog vs. Ron Bass Jim Duggan, Jake Roberts, Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. Andre the Giant, Rick Rude, & the Islanders
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - June 11, 1988 Brady Boone vs. Steve Lombardi Jim Powers & Paul Roma vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Ken Patera vs. Dino Bravo The Ultimate Warrior, Rick Martel & Tito Santana vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition & Mr. Fuji WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man vs. Brutus Beefcake (Jimmy Hart & Peggy Sue barred from ringside) WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - June 12, 1988 (2,500) SD Jones pinned the Conquistador (Jose Estrada) Barry Horowitz pinned Jerry Allen George Steele defeated Greg Valentine via count-out at 4:00 The One Man Gang defeated George Steele (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) via disqualification at 2:00 Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Haku & Sivi Afi when Dynamite pinned Afi Danny Davis pinned Sam Houston after hitting him with a foreign object Jake Roberts & Jim Duggan defeated Andre the Giant & Rick Rude when Jake pinned Rude after Duggan hit Rude with his 2x4
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - June 12, 1988 Brady Boone pinned Steve Lombardi Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a draw The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Tito Santana & Rick Martel WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man pinned Brutus Beefcake; Jimmy Hart was banned from ringside for the match WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Lakeland, FL - Civic Center Arena - June 16, 1988 Boris Zhukov pinned Paul Roma Nikolai Volkoff pinned Jim Powers The Junkyard Dog pinned Ron Bass Andre The Giant pinned Jim Duggan Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the One Man Gang via count-out The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion The Honkytonk Man via disqualification when Jimmy Hart, dressed as Peggy Sue, interfered; Hart was barred from ringside for the match
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Hara Arena - June 16, 1988 Lanny Poffo vs. Danny Davis WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Bret Hart vs. Bad News Brown WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Decatur, IL - Civic Center - June 16, 1988 Included Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - June 17, 1988 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart Tito Santana & Don Muraco (sub. for Rick Martel) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification when Mr. Fuji interfered Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan via count-out after hitting him with his own 2x4 outside the ring Danny Davis pinned Lanny Poffo WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - June 17, 1988 B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Hercules The Ultimate Warrior vs. the One Man Gang Dino Bravo vs. Ken Patera The Junkyard Dog vs. Ron Bass Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude Brutus Beefcake vs. WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ South Bend, IN - Joyce Athletic & Convocation Center - June 18, 1988 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double disqualification The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via count-out Lanny Poffo pinned Danny Davis WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Kirksville, MO - Pershing Arena - June 18, 1988 Included George Steele
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - June 18, 1988 (4,188) Televised on the PRISM Network - included Dick Graham & Roger Kent on commentary: Hercules pinned SD Jones with a backbreaker at 8:07 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Ken Patera at 6:03 with a roll up after Patera missed a charge in the corner Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers at 18:25 when Zhukov pinned Roma after Volkoff jumped on Roma from the ropes with a kick as Roma covered Zhukov The Ultimate Warrior defeated Bobby Heenan in a weasel suit match via submission with a sleeper at 2:24; after the bout, Warrior stuffed Heenan in the weasel suit and prepared to hit the gorilla press slam until Hercules attacked Warrior and took Heenan out of the suit WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Peggy Sue - Jimmy Hart in disguise) pinned Brutus Beefcake at 12:05 after hitting him with a foreign object, handed to him by Hart, as Beefcake attempted a back suplex into the ring; after the bout, Beefcake undressed Peggy Sue to reveal her as Hart Sam Houston pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 13:11 with a bulldog Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the One Man Gang via count-out at 9:21 after pushing OMG into the steel ringpost as both men brawled on the floor The Junkyard Dog pinned Ron Bass at 11:06 with a headbutt Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan at 6:31 with a boot to the face and putting his feet on the ropes for leverage; Andre stalled for the first several minutes of the match and refused to get in the ring but was eventually convinced to do so by Arnold Skaaland
WWF @ Elizabeth, NJ - June 19, 1988 (1,157) WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man pinned Brutus Beefcake after Jimmy Hart, dressed as Peggy Sue, hit the challenger with the megaphone
WWF @ Rockford, IL - Metro Centre - June 19, 1988 Lanny Poffo vs. Danny Davis WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri vs. Rockin Robin B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Bret Hart vs. Bad News Brown The Powers of Pain (sub. for Tito Santana & Rick Martel) vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ St. Joseph, MO - Civic Arena - June 19, 1988 Included Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - June 20, 1988 The Big Bossman defeated SD Jones Jos LeDuc defeated Scott Casey Lanny Poffo defeated Barry Horowitz Greg Valentine defeated George Stelee via disqualification Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera Bam Bam Bigelow pinned the One Man Gang Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Haku & Sivi Afi WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man pinned Brutus Beefcake Jim Duggan fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - War Memorial - June 20, 1988 (3,000) Danny Davis pinned Lanny Poffo WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via count-out in a non-title match Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double disqualification
WWF @ Glens Falls, NY - Civic Center - June 21, 1988 (6,000) WWF Superstars taping: The Powers of Pain (sub. for Tito Santana & Rick Martel) (w/ Tito Santana) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via count-out in a non-title match when the champions walked out of the match Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification when Hart interfered Prime Time Wrestling - 7/11/88: The Junkyard Dog & Ken Patera defeated Dino Bravo & Ron Bass via disqualification at 6:47 when Bass began choking Patera with his whip, Miss Betsy Prime Time Wrestling - 7/4/88: Brian Costello defeated Jos LeDuc (w/ Frenchy Martin) via disqualification at 1:59 when LeDuc refused to stop headbutting his opponent; LeDuc was billed as 'The Headbanger' for the bout Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan Prime Time Wrestling - 8/15/88: Don Muraco pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 3:50 with the tombstone Prime Time Wrestling - 6/27/88: George Steele defeated Scott Colontonio via submission with the flying hammerlock at 1:11 Jake Roberts (sub. for WWF World Champion Randy Savage) defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) via disqualification when Virgil interfered; after the bout, Roberts hit the DDT on Virgil 7/9/88 - featured the coronation of King Haku by Bobby Heenan, replacing Harley Race as the king after he sustained an injury against Hulk Hogan on 3/7/88, with all the heels on the roster present for the coronation; included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth, which was interrupted by Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan, with Andre distracting Savage long enough for Ted Dibiase to sneak up and attack Savage from behind as Virgil held Elzabeth and forced her to watch as Savage was triple teamed by Dibiase, Andre, & Heenan: Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Dusty Wolfe & Gino Carabello at 1:20 when Dynamite pinned Carabello with a diving headbutt after being thrown by Smith The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Mario Mancini at 1:11 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed Mancini to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick The Junkyard Dog pinned Len Kruger at 2:08 with the powerslam Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Omar Atlas via submission with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Rusty Riddle & Scott Colontonio at 2:59 when Volkoff pinned Riddle after Volkoff jumped from the middle rope, stomping Riddle in the face with both feet as Zhukov held the opponent Brutus Beefcake defeated Tommy Angel via submission with the sleeper at 2:15; during the bout, Craig DeGeorge was shown, saying there was no update on Randy Savage's health following the attack earlier in the show 7/16/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Don Muraco, discussing Superstar Billy Graham's recent injury at the hands of Greg Valentine; featured an 'Update' segment focusing on the previous week's attack on Randy Savage during which it was announced Savage had made a challenge for Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant to face him and a partner of his choice: The Powers of Pain defeated Tony Ulysses & Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:42 when the Barbarian pinned Sharpe following the powerslam / diving headbutt combo; Mr. Fuji was at ringside taking photographs of the POP and Slick was also seen in the audience scouting them (the POP's TV debut) Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Tony Parks at 2:32 with the side suplex Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Chris Duffy & Scott Colontonio at 3:16 when Raymond pinned Colontonio following a double team move off the top; after the bout, Jacques hit a missile dropkick on Duffy Jake Roberts pinned Bob Emery at 2:58 with the DDT; during the bout, Cheryl Roberts was shown at ringside watching her husband Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil, Andre the Giant, & Bobby Heenan) defeated Larry Stevens via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:39 Bad News Brown pinned Carmine Surace at 1:10 with the Ghetto Blaster Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Steve Lombardi & Terry Gibbs at 3:53 when Michaels pinned Lombardi with a flying crossbody 7/23/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Ted Dibiase, Virgil, Andre the Giant, & Bobby Heenan where they accepted Randy Savage's offer for a tag team match, with DeGeorge announcing Jesse Ventura had been selected to be the guest referee; featured an 'Update' segment showing footage of the Powers of Pain and the Bolsheviks, with the Bolsheviks issuing a challenge to the POP: WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Reno Riggins with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll at 2:08 The Ultimate Warrior pinned Bob Emery at 1:40 with a splash after a splash in the corner (The Ultimate Warrior) WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Dave Lanning & Brian Costello at 2:42 when Ax pinned Lanning following the Decapitation Jim Duggan pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with the running clothesline at 1:41 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Joe Milano with the Rude Awakening at 1:33 Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Scott Casey & Lanny Poffo when Bret pinned Casey after the Hart Attack at 3:43 King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jerry Allen with a side kick at 2:26
WWF @ Allentown, PA - Agriculturual Hall - June 22, 1988 (500) Brady Boone pinned Barry Horowitz WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Hercules pinned Koko B. Ware Ken Patera defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification Sam Houston pinned Danny Davis Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated the Conquistadors
WWF @ Binghamton, NY - Broome County Arena - June 22, 1988 (6,000) Wrestling Challenge taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 7/11/88: Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Scott Casey & Lanny Poffo at 6:45 when Volkoff pinned Casey with a kick to the head as Zhukov held Casey in the air Prime Time Wrestling - 7/18/88: Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Tito Santana via disqualification at 8:40 when Don Muraco interfered as Valentine attempted to apply the figure-4 on Santana Prime Time Wrestling - 7/18/88: King Haku pinned Joe Milano at 2:35 with a side kick to the face Prime Time Wrestling - 7/18/88: Bret Hart (w/ Jim Neidhart) fought WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) to a double count-out at 8:05 when both men began brawling on the floor The Powers of Pain (w/ Tito Santana) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition in a non-title match at 4:00 Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude with a backslide Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase at 9:00 7/10/88 - featured footage of Demolition injuring Rick Martel during a recent title defense against Strike Force; included Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show in which Rude talked about Cheryl Roberts: Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Terry Gibbs & Tommy Angel when Dynamite pinned Angel with a superplex at 2:31 The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Carmine Surace with the front suplex at 1:44 The Ultimate Warrior pinned Curtis Thompson with a gorilla press slam and splash at 1:44 Ron Bass pinned Brian Costello with the pedigree at 2:30 Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Tommy Ulysses & Scott Colontonio when Bret pinned Ulysses after the Hart Attack at 3:36 Don Muraco pinned Steve Lombardi with the tombstone at 2:12 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Lanny Poffo & Chris Duffy when Raymond pinned Duffy after a double team move from the top rope at 3:13 7/17/88 - included King Haku & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show: Brutus Beefcake defeated Chris Duffy at 2:23 with the sleeper Jim Duggan pinned Gino Carabello at 1:55 with the running clothesline WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Billy Woods & Rusty Riddle at 3:46 in a non-title match when Ax pinned Riddle with the Decapitation George Steele (w/ Mine) defeated Larry Krugar via submission with the flying hammerlock at 1:53 Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Omar Atlas & Joe Milano at 2:27 when Volkoff scored the pin The Junkyard Dog pinned Dusty Wolfe at 1:19 with the powerslam Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Ron Stevens at 2:03 with the Rude Awakening 7/24/88 - included Jake & Cheryl Roberts as guests of the Brother Love Show in which Roberts became physical with Brother Love after Brother Love made insulting comments to Cheryl: The Powers of Pain defeated Brad Andrews & Tony Parks at 2:16 when the Barbarian pinned Parks following the powerslam / diving headbutt combo; during the bout, Slick was at ringside taking photographs of the POP (the POP's debut on Challenge) Tito Santana pinned Terry Gibbs at 3:00 with the flying forearm Bad News Brown pinned Dave Lanning at 1:50 with the Ghetto Blaster Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Chris Duffy at 4:15 when Shawn Michaels pinned Duffy with a splash off Jannetty's shoulders Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mario Mancini at 3:15 via submission with the figure-4 The Big Boss Man (w/ Slick) pinned Bill Woods at 2:17 with the sidewalk slam Ted DiBiase (w/ Virgil, Bobby Heenan, & Andre The Giant) defeated Jerry Allen at 3:20 via submission with the Million $ Dream
WWF @ Utica, NY - Memorial Auditorium - June 23, 1988 (3,453) Barry Horowitz pinned Jerry Allen Brady Boone pinned Steve Lombardi The Junkyard Dog defeated Ron Bass via disqualification WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man pinned Brutus Beefcake WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition in a non-title match Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Haku & Sivi Afi
WWF @ Rochester, NY - War Memorial - June 23, 1988 Included Jim Duggan
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - June 24, 1988 (3,000) The Big Bossman pinned Scott Casey Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated the Conquistadors The One Man Gang pinned Pete Doherty (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) George Steele defeated Greg Valentine via count-out The Ultimate Warrior defeated Bobby Heenan in a weasel suit match Don Muraco pinned Danny Davis Bad News Brown pinned Jim Neidhart by grabbing the tights for leverage Jim Duggan & Jake Roberts defeated Andre the Giant & Rick Rude when Rude was pinned after Duggan hit him with his 2x4
WWF @ Richmond, VA - Coliseum - June 24, 1988 (7,000) Brady Boone pinned Steve Lombardi Barry Horowitz pinned Jerry Allen The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition in a non-title match at 5:00 after the Barbarian hit Smash with Mr. Fuji's cane WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man pinned Brutus Beefcake The Junkyard Dog defeated Ron Bass via disqualification Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Haku & Sivi Afi WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - June 25, 1988 (7,000) WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - June 25, 1988 (18,300) Televised on the MSG Network - included Roger Kent, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 6/27/88: The Big Bossman pinned Scott Casey at 7:45 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed Casey to the ropes and beat him with the nightstick Prime Time Wrestling - 6/27/88: Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated the Conquistadors at 11:35 when Raymond scored the pin following a double team move from the top Prime Time Wrestling - 7/11/88: Don Muraco defeated Danny Davis via disqualification when Greg Valentine interfered as Muraco had Davis up for the tombstone; after the bout, Valentine confronted Superstar Billy Graham at the announce table, pushed him, and kicked him in the leg Prime Time Wrestling - 7/25/88: Andre the Giant pinned Bam Bam Bigelow with an elbow drop at 9:09 after kicking Bigelow in the face as he charged the corner; prior to the match, Andre was escorted to the ring by Bobby Heenan; after the bout, Jim Duggan made the save with his 2x4 after Andre began choking Bigelow with the strap from his tights Prime Time Wrestling - 7/4/88: George Steele defeated Greg Valentine via count-out in a No DQ match at 6:35 after Steele chased Valentine around the ring after Valentine stole Steele's Mine doll Prime Time Wrestling - 6/27/88: Bad News Brown defeated Jim Neidhart via count-out at 16:23 after Neidhart sustained the Ghetto Blaster, fell to the floor, and could not return to the ring before the 10-count; after the bout, Neidhart sent Bad News out of the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 6/27/88: Jim Duggan pinned the One Man Gang at 9:49 with the running clothesline after the Gang missed a splash in the corner The Ultimate Warrior defeated Bobby Heenan via submission with a sleeper in a Weasel Suit match at 5:30; after the bout, Warrior stuffed the unconscious Heenan in the suit (The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the 80s) WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) in a steel cage match at 12:20 by escaping over the cage after ramming the challenger's head into that of an interfering Virgil at the top of the cage; moments prior to the finish, a fan climbed onto the cage but was quickly pulled down (Macho Madness, Best of the WWF Vol. 18, WWF Wrestling's Greatest Steel Cage Matches Ever!, Macho Madness: The Ultimate Randy Savage Collection)
WWF @ Pontiac, MI - Silverdome - June 26, 1988 The final show at the venue Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated the Conquistadors Don Muraco pinned Danny Davis The Junkyard Dog pinned Ron Bass WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man pinned Brutus Beefcake Tito Santana defeated Sivi Afi Haku pinned Scott Casey Jake Roberts & Jim Duggan defeated Andre the Giant & Rick Rude
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - June 26, 1988 (10,000) Bad News Brown pinned Jim Neidhart The Big Bossman pinned Brady Boone The Ultimate Warrior defeated Bobby Heenan in a weasel suit match The One Man Gang defeated Johnny K-9 (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow); after the bout, the Ultimate Warrior came out and bodyslammed OMG Ted Dibiase defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage via count-out after Virgil tripped the champion as Savage prepared to hit the flying elbowsmash George Steele defeated Greg Valentine via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid after Mr. Fuji interfered
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - June 29, 1988 (11,000+) The Big Bossman pinned Lanny Poffo at 8:17 The One Man Gang defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via forfeit when Bigelow failed to appear due to a family emergency; Richard Charland was to have been Bigelow's substitute but the Quebec Athletic Commission would not allow him to compete because he didn't have a license to wrestle Frenchy Martin pinned Sam Houston Dino Bravo pinned the Ultimate Warrior at 8:23 by grabbing the ring ropes for leverage; after the bout, Warrior assaulted Frenchy Martin Andre the Giant & Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts & Jim Duggan at 16:24 when Rude pinned Roberts Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification at 19:40
WWF @ Billings, MT - Yellowstone Metra - June 30, 1988 Included WWF World Champion Randy Savage
WWF @ Cornwall, Ontario - Civic Complex - June 30, 1988 Sam Houston vs. Frenchy Martin Hillbilly Jim vs. Barry Horowitz Lanny Poffo vs. the Big Bossman The Ultimate Warrior vs. Dino Bravo WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Bam Bam Bigelow vs. the One Man Gang Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude Jim Duggan vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Cape Cod, MA - Tony Kent Arena - June 30, 1988 Included George Steele, Paul Roma & Jim Powers, Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov, B. Brian Blair, Hercules, Tito Santana, Danny Davis and Ken Patera
WWF @ Calgary, Alberta - Saddledome - July 1, 1988 (12,500) Jim Brunzell pinned Steve Lombardi at 10:00 after a dropkick Greg Valentine defeated Koko B. Ware via disqualification at 13:00 when Don Muraco interfered Bad News Brown fought Bret Hart to a time-limit draw after the 20-minute mark WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man pinned Brutus Beefcake at 16:00 after hitting him with a foreign object Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Haku & High Chief Afi at 16:00 when Dynamite pinned Afi Don Muraco fought Jim Neidhart to a double count-out at 9:00; Neidhart was the heel for the bout Ron Bass pinned the Junkyard Dog at 9:00 WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase at 20:00
WWF @ Manchester, NH - JFK Coliseum - July 1, 1988 Included Don Muraco, George Steele, Paul Roma & Jim Powers
WWF @ Niagra Falls, NY - Convention Center - July 1, 1988 (5,500) Frenchy Martin pinned Sam Houston The One Man Gang pinned Richard Charland (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) The Ultimate Warrior defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification The Big Bossman pinned Lanny Poffo Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan by using the ropes for leverage WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau after Smash hit a clothesline behind the referee's back as Raymond had Ax covered with a roll up Hillbilly Jim pinned Barry Horowitz Rick Rude pinned Jake Roberts by using the ropes for leverage
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - Forum - July 2, 1988 The Big Bossman defeated Lanny Poffo Frenchy Martin defeated Sam Houston The One Man Gang defeated Richard Charland The Ultimate Warrior defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Hillbilly Jim defeated Barry Horowitz Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double disqualification
WWF @ Lewiston, ME - Youth Center - July 2, 1988 Ken Patera vs. Hercules George Steele vs. Danny Davis Tito Santana & Don Muraco vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Also included 2 other matches and Paul Roma & Jim Powers
WWF @ Warwick, RI - July 3, 1988 (620) B. Brian Blair pinned Iron Mike Sharpe The Conquistadors defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers George Steele defeated Danny Davis via count-out Hercules pinned Ken Patera The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
- 7/4/88: Former WWF Tag Team Champion Adrian Adonis passed away.
WWF @ Toledo, OH - Sports Arena - July 7, 1988 (3,500) The Iron Sheik pinned Scott Casey The Big Bossman pinned Sam Houston Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov via count-out Don Muraco defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Perth Amboy, NJ - High School - July 7, 1988 Lanny Poffo vs. Jerry Allen Jim Powers & Paul Roma vs. Steve Lombardi & Barry Horowitz George Steele vs. Danny Davis Bam Bam Bigelow vs. King Haku The Junkyard Dog vs. Ron Bass
WWF @ Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum - July 8, 1988 Included Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - July 8, 1988 Included Jake Roberts, Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid
WWF @ Eugene, OR - University of Oregon McArthur Court - July 8, 1988 Bad News Brown defeated Jim Neidhart Jos LeDuc defeated Scott Casey Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera with the side slam The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition in a non-title match Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan with a sit-down splash
WWF @ Redding, CA - July 8, 1988 (2,500; sell out) The Blue Angel defeated Terry Gibbs WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell The Ultimate Warrior defeated Hercules; during the bout, Hercules sustained an arm injury Koko B. Ware defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification
WWF @ Emmitsburg, MD - Knott Arena - July 8, 1988 George Steele vs. Danny Davis Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Haku The Junkyard Dog vs. Ron Bass
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - July 9, 1988 Jim Neidhart vs. Bad News Brown Ken Patera vs. Dino Bravo WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain Jim Duggan & Brutus Beefcake vs. Andre the Giant & WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Buckhannon, WV - Rockefeller Gym - July 9, 1988 Jim Powers & Paul Roma vs. Barry Horowitz & Steve Lombardi George Steele vs. Danny Davis ? (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) vs. Haku The Junkyard Dog vs. Ron Bass Also included 2 other bouts
WWF @ Chico, CA - July 9, 1988 (1,200; sell out) The Blue Angel defeated Terry Gibbs WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell The Ultimate Warrior defeated Iron Mike Sharpe (sub. for Hercules) Koko B. Ware defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - July 9, 1988 (5,000) Televised on NESN - included Sean Mooney, Lord Alfred Hayes, & Superstar Billy Graham on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 7/18/88: The Iron Sheik pinned Scott Casey at 9:44 with a gutwrench suplex Prime Time Wrestling - 7/18/88: Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov via count-out at 15:01 after Smith & Dynamite knocked their opponents together outside the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 7/18/88: The Big Bossman pinned Sam Houston with a reverse shoulderbreaker at 7:54; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed Houston to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Don Muraco after hitting him with Hart's megaphone Prime Time Wrestling - 7/18/88: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors at 10:01 when Michaels scored the pin with a flying bodypress as the Conquistador lept over Jannetty (High Flyers) WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) via disqualification when Virgil interfered; Savage wore a neckbrace for the duration of the bout Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Las Vegas - Thomas & Mack Center - July 10, 1988 (4,000) Joe LeDuc defeated Jerry Allen Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera with his feet on the ropes for leverage The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via pinfall in a non-title match Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification when Jimmy Hart interfered Bad News Brown pinned Jim Neidhart Tito Santana pinned Terry Taylor with the flying forearm Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Vancouver, British Columbia - July 1988 WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - July 1988 WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - July 10, 1988 The Iron Sheik pinned Scott Casey Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov via count-out Ted Dibiase pinned Don Muraco after Muraco became distracted by Greg Valentine at ringside Greg Valentine pinned SD Jones The Big Bossman defeated Sam Houston Ted Dibiase won an 18-man battle royal by paying off the remaining participants - Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov; due to prematch stipulations, Dibiase earned a world title shot in the main event; Jake Roberts was the final man eliminated prior to the Bolsheviks being paid off Rick Rude pinned Jake Roberts by putting his feet on the top rope in the corner for leverage Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification; the champion wore a neckbrace for the duration of the match
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - July 11, 1988 (7,500 paid) Joe LeDuc defeated an unknown masked wrestler Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man pinned Brutus Beefcake Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan Terry Taylor pinned Jerry Allen Bad News Brown pinned Jim Neidhart The Ultimate Warrior, Tito Santana, & Rick Martel defeated Mr. Fuji & WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ Modesto, CA - Centre Plaza - July 11, 1988 (1,700; sell out) The Blue Angel pinned Terry Gibbs The Ultimate Warrior defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Koko B. Ware defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell
WWF @ Stockton, CA - July 11, 1988
WWF @ Des Moines, IA - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - July 11, 1988 Don Muraco vs. Greg Valentine Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Davenport, IA - Palmer Auditorium - July 12, 1988 The Big Bossman defeated Sam Houston Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors The Iron Sheik defeated Scott Casey Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco after hitting him with his knee brace
WWF @ Madison, WI - Dane County Coliseum - July 12, 1988 Tito Santana defeated the Red Rooster Butcher LeDuc defeated Jerry Allen Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera Bad News Brown defeated Jim Neidhart The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition in a non-title match Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan
WWF @ Fremont, CA - Ohlone College Gym - July 12, 1988 Rockin Robin vs. WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Koko B. Ware vs. the One Man Gang The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules
WWF @ LaCrosse, WI - LaCrosse Center - July 13, 1988 WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 7/25/88: The Iron Sheik (w/ Slick) defeated John Yates at the 3-minute mark via submission with the Camel Clutch Prime Time Wrestling - 8/1/88: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Rick Renslow & Dave Wagner at 3:20 when Bret pinned Wagner following the Hart Attack Prime Time Wrestling - 8/1/88: The Conquistadors defeated Sam Houston & Terry Taylor at 9:27 when Houston was pinned with a clothesline as he attempted a bulldog on the second Conquistador; after the bout, Taylor blamed Houston for the loss - ruining his debut - attacked him, and threw him out of the ring (Taylor's TV debut) Prime Time Wrestling - 8/1/88: Ken Patera defeated Tom Stone via submission with the full nelson at 1:54 7/30/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth, with Savage announcing that Hulk Hogan would be his tag team partner to face Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase, with Hogan making it clear that Elizabeth would now be the manager of both he and Savage (Hogan's first appearance back since April); featured an 'Update' segment where the entire card for Summer Slam 88 was announced: The Iron Sheik (w/ Slick) defeated Scott Casey via submission with the Camel Clutch at 1:44 (Sheik's first TV appearance in 13 months) Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated an unknown via submission with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 at 2:49 Brutus Beefcake defeated Tim Dixon via submission with the sleeper at 1:48 Bad News Brown pinned Frankie DeFalco at 2:11 with the Ghetto Blaster Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Rick Gantner & Pete Sanchez at 1:58 when Jannetty pinned Sanchez following a double flying forearm off the top The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Chris Goodman with the sidewalk slam at 1:07; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed Goodman to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick The Powers of Pain defeated Rick Renslow & Dave Wagner at 2:34 when the Barbarian pinned Renslow with a diving headbutt off the top after the Warlord hit the running powerslam 8/6/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart in which it was announced Brutus Beefcake would receive his final title shot against Honky at Summer Slam: Don Muraco pinned Dave Wagner with the tombstone at 2:30 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil, Andre the Giant, & Bobby Heenan) defeated Mike Richards via submission with the Million $ Dream at 1:50 Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Tom Stone & Chris Curtis at 3:20 when Bret pinned Curtis following the Hart Attack Terry Taylor defeated Chris Todd via submission with the Scorpion Death Lock at 2:33 Tito Santana pinned Tim Dixon at 3:58 with the flying forearm Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated JT Thomas & Warren Bianchi at 2:16 when Zhukov pinned Bianchi with a forearm from the middle rope as Volkoff held Bianchi in a backbreaker submission Jake Roberts pinned Harley Manson with the DDT at 1:55 8/13/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition, Mr. Fuji, & Jimmy Hart in which Hart announced his alliance with Fuji & Demolition and said he would be in their corner against the Hart Foundation at Summer Slam: WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth & Hulk Hogan) pinned Conquistador #1 (w/ Conquistador #2) at 2:04 with the flying elbowmash Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Buck Zumhoff with the Rude Awakening at 1:33 Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Tom Burton & Chris Curtis at 2:16 when Dynamite pinned Burton with a superplex Bad News Brown pinned Kim Yates at 2:22 with the Ghetto Blaster Jim Duggan pinned George Petraski at 1:12 with the running clothesline Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Chris Zarnoff at 1:18 with the side suplex The Powers of Pain defeated Rick Gantner & Frankie DeFalco at 3:02 when the Barbarian pinned DeFalco with a diving headbutt off the top after Warlord hit the running powerslam
WWF @ Los Banos, CA - Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena - July 14, 1988 Rockin Robin vs. WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Koko B. Ware vs. the One Man Gang The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules Also included the Blue Angel (during the bout, he re-injured his knee)
WWF @ Cedar Rapids, IA - Five Seasons Center - July 14, 1988 Wrestling Challenge taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 7/25/88: Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Ken Patera via disqualification at 7:40 when Don Muraco interfered and attacked Valentine as Valentine attempted the shinguard-assisted figure-4; after the bout, Muraco attempted to rip the shinguard off Valentine but Hart jumped on his back to stop him Prime Time Wrestling - 7/25/88: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated the Conquistadors at 6:23 when Bret scored the pin following the Hart Attack Prime Time Wrestling - 7/25/88: Tito Santana pinned Joe LeDuc (w/ Frenchy Martin) at 9:01 with the flying forearm Prime Time Wrestling - 7/25/88: Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Sam Houston at 5:33 with the side suplex Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase 7/31/88 - included Ted Dibiase, Virgil, Andre the Giant, & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show in which they discussed the Summer Slam main event; featured the announcement of all the matches to take place at Summer Slam; included a clip from the Royal Rumble of Dino Bravo's world bench press mark attempt; featured a WWF ice cream bar promo by the Conquistadors: Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated the Conquistadors at 5:04 when Dynamite scored the pin with a diving headbutt after being thrown by Smith Don Muraco pinned Tom Burton at 1:24 with the tombstone Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Johnny Yates with the side suplex at 1:30 Ken Patera defeated Chris Curtis via submission with the full nelson at 1:29 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Sam Houston & JT Thomas at 2:59 when Ax pinned Thomas following the Decapitation Bad News Brown pinned Mike Richards at the 55-second mark following the Ghetto Blaster Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Harley Manson & Rick Gantner at 2:40 when Bret pinned Gantner following the Hart Attack 8/7/88 - included WWF World Champion Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, & Miss Elizabeth as guests of the Brother Love Show, with Hogan eventually chasing Brother Love off the set: The Powers of Pain defeated George Petraski & Rick Renslow at 1:49 when Barbarian pinned Petraski with a diving headbutt following the running powerslam from the Warlord Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Billy Brown at 1:15 with the Rude Awakening; Rude wore tights featuring Cheryl Roberts' face during the bout Brutus Beefcake defeated Warren Bianchi via submission with the sleeper at 2:03 The Iron Sheik (w/ Slick) defeated Kim Yates via submission with the Camel Clutch at 1:48 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Dave Wagner & Tom Burton at 2:59 when Michaels pinned Wagner following a flying fistdrop from Jannetty's shoulders Jim Duggan pinned Pete Sanchez at 2:07 with the running clothesline 8/14/88 - featured Jimmy Hart as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which he announced his alliance with Demolition & Mr. Fuji and would be in their corner at Summer Slam; moments later, the Hart Foundation chased Hart off the set: Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil & Andre the Giant) defeated JT Thomas via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:45 Jake Roberts pinned Tom Stone with the DDT at 2:34 Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Frank DeFalco & Chris Zarna at 2:13 when Zhukov pinned Zarna with a forearm from the middle turnbuckle as Volkoff held Zarna in a backbreaker Tito Santana pinned Rick Gantner at 2:30 with the flying forearm Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Warren Bianchi via submission with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 at 1:50 Terry Taylor defeated Scott Casey via submission with the Scorpion Death Lock at 3:04 The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Tom Dixon at 1:28 with a reverse shoulderbreaker; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed Dixon to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick
WWF @ Tulare, CA - July 15, 1988 (1,400; sell out) Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Terry Gibbs WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Hercules pinned Ken Patera Koko B. Ware defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification
WWF @ Houston, TX - Summit - July 15, 1988 (7,500) Joe Leduc pinned Sam Houston Dino Bravo pinned Bret Hart Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov via count-out Greg Valentine defeated Don Muraco The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via count-out WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man pinned Brutus Beefcake WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - July 15, 1988 (15,000) The Iron Sheik defeated Terry Taylor via submission with the Camel Clutch Televised on Z Channel - included Gorilla Monsoon, Sean Mooney, & Superstar Billy Graham on commentary The Big Bossman pinned Scott Casey at 7:21 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed Casey to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors at 14:37 when Jannetty scored the pin following a flying fistdrop from Michaels' shoulders; early in the bout, Jesse Ventura came ringside and provided guest commentary for the match; Michaels & Jannetty used the Ultimate Warrior's theme music for the contest Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan at 13:03 with a boot to the face and putting his feet on the ropes for leverage; after the bout, Duggan cleared Andre from the ring with his 2x4 The Ultimate Warrior defeated Bobby Heenan via submission with a sleeper in a Loser Wears a Weasel Suit match at 7:25 Bad News Brown pinned Jim Neidhart at 12:40 with the Ghetto Blaster Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts via count-out at 17:46 when Roberts threw Rude back into the ring, as Rude attempted to leave ringside, but failed to meet the 10-count himself after tripping over Damien's bag; after the bout, Jake wrapped Damien around Rude as Rude celebrated the win; moments later, Gorilla Monsoon conducted a ringside interview with Roberts
WWF @ Santa Paula, CA - July 16, 1988 (648) Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Terry Gibbs WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Koko B. Ware defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Ken Patera defeated Hercules
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - July 16, 1988 Included Andre the Giant
WWF @ Decatur, IL - July 16, 1988 Included the Junkyard Dog
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - July 16, 1988 (9,000) Sam Houston defeated Jos LeDuc The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via count-out Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Dino Bravo pinned Bret Hart Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Brutus Beefcake defeated Ted Dibiase & WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man when Savage pinned Dibiase after Virgil's interference backfired
- 7/17/88: Former WWWF star Bruiser Brody passed away.
WWF @ Muskegon, MI - Walker Arena - July 17, 1988 Lanny Poffo pinned Doc Beech Jerry Allen defeated King Haku via disqualification George Steele defeated Danny Davis via count-out Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Barry Horowitz & George Skaaland The Junkyard Dog pinned Ron Bass
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - July 17, 1988 (3,500) Frenchy Martin (sub. for Iron Mike Sharpe) pinned SD Jones Dino Bravo pinned Bret Hart Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via count-out Sam Houston pinned Jos LeDuc WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Brutus Beefcake defeated Ted Dibiase & WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man when Savage pinned Dibiase
WWF @ Denver, CO - Auditorium - July 17, 1988 (8,500; sell out) The Iron Sheik defeated Terry Taylor via submission with the Camel Clutch The Big Bossman pinned Scott Casey The Ultimate Warrior defeated Bobby Heenan in a Weasel Suit Match at 4:56 Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out at 18:50 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Bad News Brown pinned Jim Neidhart Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan at 14:26
WWF @ Portland, ME - Civic Center - July 21, 1988 (3,683) Bad News Brown vs. Jim Neidhart Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Greg Valentine vs. Don Muraco Andre the Giant vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan (lumberjack match) Also included King Haku and the Big Bossman
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - July 21, 1988 The Big Bossman defeated Scott Casey Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated the Conquistadors Don Muraco defeated Danny Davis The Ultimate Warrior defeated Bobby Heenan George Steele defeated Greg Valentine Bad News Brown pinned Jim Neidhart by grabbing the tights for leverage Jim Duggan & Jake Roberts defeated Andre the Giant & Rick Rude
WWF @ Brooklyn, NY - Regina Youth Center - July 21, 1988 The Iron Sheik defeated George Steele via disqualification The Blue Angel pinned Terry Gibbs Ken Patera defeated Dino Bravo in an arm wrestling match Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera with a double leg pick-up and using his feet on the ropes for leverage Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brain Blair & Jim Brunzell when Raymond pinned Blair Bret Hart pinned Danny Davis after the piledriver
WWF @ Tampa, FL - SunDome - July 21, 1988 Lanny Poffo defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors The Ultimate Warrior defeated the One Man Gang Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Hercules The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts via count-out WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Las Cruces, NM - July 22, 1988 (1,002) DJ Peterson defeated Barry Horowitz WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Paul Roma & Omar Atlas (sub. for Jim Powers) defeated Barry Horowitz & Sifi Avi Frenchy Martin pinned Koko B. Ware Tito Santana pinned Ron Bass
WWF @ Miami, FL - Arena - July 22, 1988 Debut at the venue Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Lanny Poffo Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules The Junkyard Dog pinned the One Man Gang WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase after the 12-minute mark The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - July 22, 1988 (6,000) Terry Taylor pinned Scott Casey The Big Bossman pinned Sam Houston with the sidewalk slam Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov via count-out Bad News Brown pinned Jim Neidhart Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification when Jimmy Hart, dressed as Peggy Sue, interfered; pre-match stipulations stated that both Hart and Peggy Sue were barred from ringside for the duration of the bout Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco with his feet on the ropes for leverage King Haku pinned Jerry Allen (sub. for the Junkyard Dog) Jim Duggan defeated Andre the Giant via count-out in a lumberjack match when Andre began fighting the lumberjacks on the floor
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - July 23, 1988 (9,115) Televised on the PRISM Network - featured Dick Graham, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: The Big Bossman pinned Sam Houston at 7:07 by catching him coming off the top and hitting a powerslam (Best of the WWF Vol. 17) Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco at 11:06 after hitting him in the head with the shin guard Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid at 12:49 when Volkoff pinned Dynamite with a clothesline (Best of the WWF Vol. 17) Terry Taylor defeated Scott Casey via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 10:12 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) via count-out at 12:42 when the champion attacked Virgil in the aisle in return for going after Elizabeth; after the bout, Dibiase and Virgil attacked Savage in the ring and Elizabeth was shoved to the mat The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) via count-out at 9:37 after both teams briefly fought on the floor, with the Barbarian getting back inside just before the 10-count WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Peggy Sue - Jimmy Hart in drag) pinned Brutus Beefcake (w/ Georgia - George Steele in drag) at 10:35 after hitting him with Hart's megaphone as Beefcake had the sleeper applied, while the referee was distracted by Hart and Steele in the ring; after the bout, Beefcake cleared Honky from the ring and Steele stripped Hart of his Peggy Sue attire The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules at 3:22 with a powerslam and splash after destroying the commentary position and ramming Herc's head into the table several times
WWF @ Roswell, NM - High School Gym - July 23, 1988 (3,397) DJ Peterson defeated Billy Anderson; the match replaced the previously advertised Brady Boone vs. Jos LeDuc match WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Paul Roma & Omar Atlas (sub. for Jim Powers) defeated Barry Horowitz & Sifi Avi Frenchy Martin pinned Koko B. Ware Tito Santana pinned Ron Bass
WWF @ Amsterdam, NY - High School - July 23, 1988 Jerry Allen vs. the Iron Sheik B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Bret Hart vs. Danny Davis Ken Patera vs. Dino Bravo (arm wrestling match) Ken Patera vs. Dino Bravo Also included 1 other bout
WWF @ Nashville, TN - Municipal Auditorium - July 23, 1988 (10,000) Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Lanny Poffo Bad News Brown pinned Jim Neidhart Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude via count-out Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification King Haku pinned the Junkyard Dog Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - July 24, 1988 Featured Gorilla Monsoon & Sean Mooney on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 8/8/88: Terry Taylor defeated Scott Casey via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 12:07 The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov when the Barbarian pinned Zhukov with a clothesline off the top King Haku pinned SD Jones (sub. for the Junkyard Dog) Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco after hitting him with his shinguard as Muraco tried to revive the referee, who was knocked down moments earlier as Muraco attempted the tombstone Prime Time Wrestling - 8/1/88: The Ultimate Warrior, Davey Boy Smith, & the Dynamite Kid defeated Mr. Fuji & WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition at 7:37 when Warrior pinned Smash with a forearm off the top Terry Taylor (sub. for Hercules) pinned Richard Charland WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification after Virgil interfered
WWF @ Santa Fe, NM - July 24, 1988 (197) DJ Peterson defeated Billy Anderson WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Paul Roma & Omar Atlas (sub. for Jim Powers) defeated Barry Horowitz & Sifi Avi Frenchy Martin pinned Koko B. Ware Tito Santana pinned Ron Bass
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - July 24, 1988 Bad News Brown pinned Jim Neidhart Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit after Patera was attacked an injured during their arm wrestling contest and was unable to wrestle Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Rick Rude pinned Jake Roberts The Big Bossman pinned Sam Houston Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Lanny Poffo Brutus Beefcake (w/ George Steele dressed as a woman) defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Peggy Sue) via disqualification Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - July 25, 1988 Scott Casey defeated Iron Mike Sharpe The Ultimate Warrior defeated the Menace The Big Bossman defeated Sam Houston Bad News Brown defeated Jim Neidhart Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts via count-out Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - July 25, 1988 (11,500) Televised on the MSG Network - included Sean Mooney, Lord Alfred Hayes, & Superstar Billy Graham on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 8/15/88: Terry Taylor defeated Lanny Poffo via submission at 9:52 with the Scorpion Deathlock Prime Time Wrestling - 8/8/88: Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 14:59 when Raymond pinned Michaels after Michaels was shoved off the top by Jacques; after the bout, Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid made the save (Best of the WWF Vol. 17) Prime Time Wrestling - 8/8/88: Bret Hart pinned Danny Davis with the piledriver at 9:35 Don Muraco fought Greg Valentine to a time-limit draw at 18:41; after the bout, Valentine knocked Muraco out of the ring, with Superstar Billy Graham pulling Valentine out as well; moments later, Valentine attacked Graham with Muraco making the save and both clearing the ring with a steel chair WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid at 20:25 when Smash pinned Smith after Jacques & Raymond Rougeau appeared and Jacques hit Smith with Fuji's cane The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov at 7:37 when the Barbarian pinned Zhukov with the running powerslam / diving headbutt double team Prime Time Wrestling - 8/1/88: King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned SD Jones at 7:06 with a side kick to the face Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Jim Duggan in a lumberjack match at 12:38 with an elbow drop; lumberjacks included Bret Hart, Don Muraco, Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty, SD Jones, the Dynamite Kid, Lanny Poffo, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau, Danny Davis, Terry Taylor, King Haku, Greg Valentine, and WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition; after the bout, all the lumberjacks began brawling after Andre attacked a few of them, with Duggan eventually clearing the heel lumberjacks from the ring with his 2x4
WWF @ Portales, NM - July 25, 1988 (302) DJ Peterson defeated Billy Anderson WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Paul Roma & Omar Atlas (sub. for Jim Powers) defeated Barry Horowitz & Sifi Avi Frenchy Martin pinned Koko B. Ware Tito Santana pinned Ron Bass
WWF @ Pulaski, NY - Haldane Community Center - July 25, 1988 (1,000+) The Blue Angel pinned Terry Gibbs with a sunset flip B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated the Conquistadors The Iron Sheik pinned Jerry Allen after a kick to the head Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera The Junkyard Dog (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) pinned the One Man Gang
WWF @ Lubbock, TX - July 26, 1988 (350) DJ Peterson pinned Omar Atlas Karate Chris Dube & Little Coco defeated Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo Koko B. Ware pinned Frenchy Martin Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated Barry Horowitz & Sivi Afi WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin' Robin Tito Santana pinned Ron Bass
WWF @ Odessa, TX - July 27, 1988 DJ Peterson defeated Omar Atlas Koko B. Ware defeated Frenchy Martin Karate Chris Dube & Little Coco defeated Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo Jim Powers & Paul Roma defeated Barry Horowitz & Sivi Afi WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin' Robin Tito Santana defeated Ron Bass
WWF @ Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - July 29, 1988 Curt Hennig pinned Scott Casey The Big Bossman pinned Porkchop Cash Haku pinned Sam Houston Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Mr. Fuji (sub. for Demolition Ax) & WWF Tag Team Champion Demolition Smash The Ultimate Warrior pinned Hercules Rick Rude fought Jake Roberts to a double count-out WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase in a No DQ match with a roll up after Dibiase collided with Virgil on the ring apron
WWF @ St. Johns, Newfoundland - Memorial Stadium - July 29, 1988
WWF @ Spokane, WA - Coliseum - July 30, 1988 The Junkyard Dog vs. King Haku The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase (No DQ match)
WWF @ Palm Desert, CA - Sports Center - July 1988 Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Terry Gibbs Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Koko B. Ware defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Ken Patera defeated Hercules
WWF @ Grand Falls, Newfoundland - July 30, 1988 Owen Hart pinned Iron Mike Sharpe; Hart wrestled without the Blue Angel / Blazer costume Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors The Junkyard Dog pinned Danny Davis The Iron Sheik pinned Richard Charland The Junkyard Dog won a battle royal
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - War Memorial - July 30, 1988 Terry Taylor defeated SD Jones Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart Jim Neidhart pinned Lanny Poffo Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via count-out
WrestleFest 88 - Milwaukee, WI - County Stadium - July 31, 1988 (25,866) Prime Time Wrestling - 8/22/88: The Big Bossman pinned Scott Casey at 4:15 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman attacked his opponent with the nightstick Prime Time Wrestling - 8/15/88: Brutus Beefcake pinned Hercules at 9:37 with a roll up after Hercules hit the corner Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell at around the 14 minute mark when Jacques pinned Brunzell after Raymond punched Brunzell in the face behind the referee's back, with Jacques falling on top for the pin Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart at 6:26 with a roll over and holding onto the tights for leverage; after the bout, Jim Neidhart came to the ring to argue the decision, allowing Bret to sneak up on Bad News from behind and throw him into the ring where Neidhart quickly sent him back to the floor Prime Time Wrestling - 8/22/88: Jim Duggan defeated WWF IC Champion Honky Tonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 4:38 when Hart tripped Duggan as the challenger prepared to hit the champion with his trademark running clothesline; after the bout, Duggan cleared the ring with his 2x4 before smashing Honky's guitar with it The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov at 6:47 when the Barbarian pinned Zhukov following the running powerslam / headbutt combo Jim Neidhart pinned Lanny Poffo with a powerslam at 2:34 WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) with a small package at 14:52; afer the bout, Dibiase and Virgil double teamed the champion, with Dibiase shoving the referee out of the way before taking possession of the title belt; moments later, Savage threw a chair into the ring, clearing Dibiase and Virgil from ringside (Macho Madness) Curt Hennig pinned Terry Taylor at 4:52 with a forearm to the head immediately after Taylor threw Hennig into the corner (The Life and Times of Mr. Perfect) Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out at 15:44 when Rude tried to walk out of the match but was attacked in the aisle by Roberts; after the bout, Roberts threw Damien on his opponent - who then choked Rude until he could free himself and retreat bakstage Prime Time Wrestling - 8/22/88: King Haku pinned Sam Houston (sub. for the Junkyard Dog) at 5:04 with a diving headbutt The Ultimate Warrior defeated Bobby Heenan with a sleeper hold in a Weasel Suit match; the Crusher was the guest ring announcer for the bout but his involvement was never shown on video (The Ultimate Warrior, Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan) WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid at 7:08 when Smash pinned the Dynamite Kid after Ax hit Dynamite with Mr. Fuji's cane as the challenger had the Octopus applied on Smash Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera at 3:28 with the side suplex following a clothesline Hulk Hogan defeated Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) in a steel cage match at 10:03 by escaping over the top after hitting Andre with a foreign object which was brought into the ring by an interfering Heenan, tying Andre's arms in the ring ropes, and throwing Heenan into the cage (Best of the WWF: Steel Cage Matches, Hulk Hogan - Real American, The Greatest Cage Matches of All Time)
WWF @ Welland, Ontario - August 1, 1988 The Blue Angel pinned Iron Mike Sharpe The Iron Sheik defeated Richard Charland The Junkyard Dog pinned Danny Davis Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Shawn Michaels won a 12-man battle royal; other participants included Marty Jannetty, the Conquistadors, the Junkyard Dog, Danny Davis, the Blue Angel, Iron Mike Sharpe, Greg Valentine, Don Muraco, the Iron Sheik, and Richard Charland
WWF @ Terre Haute, IN - Hullman Center - August 1, 1988 Included Andre the Giant
WWF @ Flint, MI - IMA Sports Arena - August 1, 1988 Included Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Allentown, PA - Agricultural Hall - August 2, 1988 (1,000) Terry Taylor defeated SD Jones via submission Iron Mike Sharpe pinned George Skaaland Ken Patera pinned the Iron Sheik Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Hara Arena - August 2, 1988 (8,000) Wrestling Challenge taping: The Blue Angel defeated Barry Horowitz Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan Prime Time Wrestling - 8/15/88: The Junkyard Dog fought the One Man Gang (w/ Slick) to a double count-out at 6:39 Prime Time Wrestling - 8/15/88: The Ultimate Warrior pinned Tom Burton at 2:24 with the press slam / splash combo Prime Time Wrestling - 9/13/88: Danny Davis (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Scott Casey at 8:02 after escaping a sleeper by throwing Casey into the corner International Wrestling Challenge: Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell International Wrestling Challenge: Hulk Hogan pinned King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 8:53 with a bodyslam and the legdrop (Hulkamania 4) WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase Wrestling Challenge: 8/21/88 - featured the Brother Love Show in which Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant attempted to bribe guest referee Jesse Ventura prior to the Summer Slam main event, with Dibiase placing several $100 bills inside Ventura's pocket: WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned George South with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll at 3:24 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Tommy Angel & Rusty Riddle at 3:21 when Raymond scored the pin following a double team move off the top Brutus Beefcake defeated Brian Costello via submission with the sleeper at 2:01 Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated an unknown via submission with the backbreaker at 2:09 Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Bob Bryant & Al Kirkland when Bret pinned Kirkland following the Hart Attack at 2:48 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Neal Rodgers with the side suplex at 2:25 8/28/88 - included Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, Bobby Heenan, & Virgil as guests of the Brother Love Show where they discussed their involvement at Summer Slam; featured a 'Special Report' segment which included comments from Jesse Ventura, with Ventura saying he would take money from anyone, in reference to last week's Brother Love Show, and that there would be a winning team at Summer Slam and that would be the real payoff: The Ultimate Warrior pinned John Zeigler at 2:03 following the press slam / splash combo Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Don Driggers at 2:49 with the Rude Awakening Ron Bass pinned Reno Riggins with the Pedigree at 2:32 The Junkyard Dog pinned an unknown with the powerslam at 1:12 Bad News Brown pinned Curtis Thompson with the Ghetto Blaster at 1:23 The Powers of Pain defeated Al Navarro & Joe Cruz at 2:11 when Barbarian pinned Navarro with a diving headbutt off the top following a running powerslam from Warlord 9/4/88 - included Ron Bass as a guest of the Brother Love Show: Jake Roberts pinned Trent Knight with the DDT at 2:50 Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Brad Anderson & Chuck Striker at 2:52 when Zhukov pinned Striker with a forearm from the middle rope as Volkoff held Striker in the air in a backbreaker submission hold King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Bob Emery with a side kick to the face at 2:24 Jim Duggan pinned Tony Sober at 2:58 with the running clothesline Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Dusty Wolfe & Larry Stevens at 3:22 when Jannetty pinned Stevens with a crossbody off the top as Michaels held Stevens up in a suplex position The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Bobo Reeds with the sidewalk slam at 1:27; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated David Stoudimire via submission with the Million $ Dream at 3:52
WWF @ Little Silver, NJ - Red Bank Regional High School - August 3, 1988 Jerry Allen vs. Iron Mike Sharpe SD Jones vs. Terry Taylor Don Muraco vs. Greg Valentine Ken Patera vs. the Iron Sheik Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - August 3, 1988 (7,200; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: The Ultimate Warrior pinned WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man to win the title after a matter of seconds; later on in the show, an interview was taped with the new champion which would be aired after Summer Slam; at the end of the show, WWF President Jack Tunney reversed the decision and gave the title back to the Honkytonk Man Prime Time Wrestling - 8/15/88: Jake Roberts pinned Danny Davis (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 8:17 with the DDT Prime Time Wrestling - 8/15/88: Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil & Andre the Giant) pinned Jim Brunzell at 9:21 with an elbow drop after Brunzell missed a dropkick when Andre pulled Dibiase back from the outside Prime Time Wrestling - 8/22/88: Hercules defeated DJ Peterson via submission with the backbreaker at 5:05 Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Ted Dibiase at 8:58 Hulk Hogan pinned Bad News Brown at 7:19 8/20/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Ted Dibiase, Virgil, Andre the Giant, & Bobby Heenan regarding their match at Summer Slam against Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage: King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Mike Richards with a side kick at 2:14 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Trent Knight & Al Navarro at 3:19 when Jannetty pinned Navaroo with a flying bodypress The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Bob Emery at 2:05 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed Emery to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick The Junkyard Dog pinned Johnny Zeigler with the powerslam at 1:35 The Ultimate Warrior pinned Dusty Wolfe at 2:41 with the gorilla press slam / splash combo Ron Bass pinned Jim Evans with the Pedigree at 1:07; after the bout, Brutus Beefcake made the save for Evans before cutting up Bass' whip, Miss Betsey, with hedge clippers as well as his cowboy hat 8/27/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, & Miss Elizabeth regarding their match at Summer Slam against Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant: Koko B. Ware pinned Brian Costello at 1:45 with the Ghostbuster Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated George South via submission with the full nelson at the 59-second mark Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated the Conquistadors at 2:14 when Bret scored the pin following the Hart Attack; after the bout, Jimmy Hart - who had watched the match from the interview platform - promised the Harts would not win the tag team titles at Summer Slam before Bret & Neidhart chased him backstage Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Brad Anderson & Lanny Poffo at 1:17 when Raymond pinned Anderson following a double team move off the top Brutus Beefcake defeated Tony Burton via disqualification at 1:52 when Ron Bass interfered and attacked Beefcake with his whip, eventually busting him open with his spurs, resulting in a big 'censor' sign appearing on the screen; Bass continued the attack until a number of wrestlers swarmed the ring; the incident forced Beefcake out of Summer Slam two nights later and his IC title shot against the Honkytonk Man 9/3/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with new WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior in which Jimmy Hart interrupted, distracting the Warrior long enough for the Honkytonk Man to sneak up behind him and attack the champion with his guitar; featured WWF President Jack Tunney announcing that Ron Bass was fined $10,000 for his attack on Brutus Beefcake the previous week: The Powers of Pain defeated Pete Sanchez & Al Kirkland at 2:37 when the Barbarian pinned Sanchez following the running powerslam / diving headbutt combo Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Don Driggers at 2:03 with the side suplex Jim Duggan pinned Joe Cruz at 2:25 with the running clothesline Bad News Brown pinned Neal Rodgers at 2:42 with one foot on his opponent's chest after hitting the Ghetto Blaster Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Reno Riggins at 1:20 with the Rude Awakening The One Man Gang (w/ Slick) pinned Tommy Angel with the front suplex at 1:50; during the bout, a pre-recorded promo from Slick aired in which he said OMG would soon have a new look Paul Roma pinned Barry Horowitz at 3:52 with a missile dropkick
WWF @ Altoona, PA - Jaffa Mosque - August 4, 1988 (3,000) Matches originally advertised included Sam Houston vs. Jos LeDuc and Ken Patera vs. Dino Bravo Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart Jim Duggan pinned Frenchy Martin The Junkyard Dog (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) pinned the One Man Gang Jim Neidhart pinned Terry Taylor Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts via count-out
WWF @ Rochester, NY - War Memorial - August 4, 1988 Included the Powers of Pain and WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - August 5, 1988 Included Jim Duggan and Jake Roberts
WWF @ White Plains, NY - Westchester County Civic Center - August 5, 1988 Owen Hart pinned Barry Horowitz Iron Mike Sharpe pinned SD Jones The Junkyard Dog defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - August 5, 1988 (2,700) The Big Bossman pinned Lanny Poffo The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Ron Bass pinned Koko B. Ware WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification when Virgil interfered WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man pinned Brutus Beefcake The Iron Sheik pinned Scott Casey WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid
WWF @ Rimouski, Quebec - Summer 1988 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors King Haku defeated the Junkyard Dog Lanny Poffo defeated Frenchy Martin Hillbilly Jim defeated Iron Mike Sharpe
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - August 6, 1988 Terry Taylor defeated Sam Houston The Iron Sheik defeated Richard Charland Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude King Haku defeated the Junkyard Dog The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Dino Bravo defeated Hillbilly Jim WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase in a No DQ match
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - August 6, 1988 (8,000) Televised on NESN - included Sean Mooney, Lord Alfred Hayes, & Superstar Billy Graham on commentary: Ron Bass pinned Koko B. Ware Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart when Raymond pinned Bret after coming off the top with a double axe handle behind the referee's back as Bret had a sleeper applied on Jacques; Neidhart was distracted by Jimmy Hart at ringside during the closing moments of the bout DJ Peterson pinned Lanny Poffo WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Peggy Sue - Jimmy Hart in drag) pinned Brutus Beefake (w/ Georgia - George Steele in drag) after hitting the challenger with Hart's megaphone as Beefcake had the sleeper applied; pre-match stipulations stated that Hart would be banned from ringside for the duration of the bout WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid when Dynamite was pinned after sustaining a blow to the back of the head from Ax Prime Time Wrestling - 8/15/88: Bad News Brown pinned Scott Casey at 11:30 with the Ghetto Blaster Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jim Duggan in a lumberjack match at 7:56 with an elbow drop after Duggan was rammed head-first into an exposed turnbuckle; after the bout, a brawl ensued involving all the lumberjacks, with Andre dominating the babyfaces before he and the other heels left ringside once Duggan brought his 2x4 into the ring; lumberjacks for the bout included Demolition, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart, the Dynamite Kid, Ron Bass, Bad News Brown, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau, Koko B. Ware, Lanny Poffo, and one or two others (Best of the WWF Vol. 17) WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) via count-out at 6:30 after Dibiase hit the steel ring post; after the bout, Dibiase tripped Elizabeth, causing her to injure her ankle; moments thereafter, Savage chased Dibiase and Virgil backstage before carrying Elizabeth to the back
WWF @ Greensboro, NC - Coliseum - August 7, 1988 (3,670) First WWF show in Greensboro The One Man Gang pinned DJ Peterson Terry Taylor defeated Scott Casey Lanny Poffo pinned Trent Knight King Haku pinned the Junkyard Dog The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Hulk Hogan defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification at 10:00 when Bobby Heenan interfered to prevent the pinfall after Hogan hit the legdrop
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - August 7, 1988 (8,500) The Iron Sheik defeated Joe Milano via submission with the Camel Clutch Sam Houston pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Ron Bass pinned Koko B. Ware Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Bad News Brown pinned Jim Duggan with the Ghetto Blaster WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man pinned Brutus Beefcake (w/ George Steele) after Jimmy Hart, dressed as Peggy Sue, interfered with the megaphone WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase in a steel cage match by escaping over the top after ramming Dibiase's head into that of an interfering Virgil
WWF @ Manchester, NH - JFK Coliseum - August 7, 1988 Owen Hart pinned Barry Horowitz The Conquistadors defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit when Patera was attacked an injured during their arm wrestling contest, prevening him from wrestling Danny Davis defeated George Skaaland Tito Santana defeated the Big Bossman via disqualification
WWF @ Kingston, Ontario - August 1988 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. the Conquistadors The Junkyard Dog vs. King Haku Hillbilly Jim vs. the One Man Gang Tito Santana vs. Dino Bravo Also included Jos LeDuc
WWF @ Mt. Dora, FL - High School Gym - August 9, 1988 Brady Boone vs. Steve Lombardi WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri vs. Rockin Robin B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Paul Roma & Jim Powers The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules Don Muraco vs. Greg Valentine
WWF @ Boise, ID - BSU Pavilion - August 11, 1988 Sam Houston vs, ? (sub. for the Iron Sheik) Ron Bass vs. ? (sub. for Hillbilly Jim) The Powers of Pain vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Columbia, SC - Township Auditorium - August 11, 1988 Terry Taylor defeated Scott Casey George Steele defeated Danny Davis via count-out when Davis walked out of the match The Big Bossman pinned Ken Patera with the sidewalk slam Bad News Brown defeated Koko B. Ware WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Ted DiBiase defeated Jim Duggan Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification when Jimmy Hart, dressed as Peggy Sue, interfered
WWF @ Huntington, WV - Civic Center - August 12, 1988 Included Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Oakland, CA - Coliseum - August 12, 1988 (10,500 paid) The Blue Angel pinned Barry Horowitz Ron Bass pinned Dave Peterson Curt Hennig defeated SD Jones Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - August 13, 1988 Televised on Z Channel - included Gorilla Monsoon & Superstar Billy Graham on commentary: Wrestling Spotlight - 9/10/88: Sam Houston pinned Black Jack at 5:47 with a bulldog The Blue Angel (Blue Blazer) pinned Barry Horowitz at 14:31 with a moonsault off the top The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov at 9:08 when the Barbarian pinned Zhukov following the running powerslam / diving headbutt combo Prime Time Wrestling - 9/13/88: Curt Hennig pinned SD Jones at 13:06 with a running clothesline; Jesse Ventura did guest commentary for this match WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) fought Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) to a double count-out at 10:24; prior to the bout, Bobby Heenan was ordered backstage and escorted there by security; late in the bout, Savage hit the flying elbow drop but the challenger was able to kick out of the cover; after the match, Andre twisted Elizabeth's ankle when she climbed up onto the ring apron before hoisting the heavyweight title up as though he had won it; Savage carried Elizabeth backstage after the bout; later in the show, Savage came back to the ring where he said he had an open contract and whenever he faced Andre again he would "kick his ass" Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart at 17:41 when Raymond, the illegal man, pinned Bret with a double axe handle from the middle turnbuckle to the back of Bret's neck as Bret had Jacques covered following a piledriver Ron Bass defeated DJ Peterson Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude at 13:24 by holding onto the top rope as Rude attempted a powerslam into the ring with Jake falling on top for the win; prior to the bout, Jake said to Rude he had disappointed him for not wearing the tights featuring his wife Cheryl’s face on the front and that he would kick his ass for it anyway
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - Onondoga War Memorial - August 13, 1988 Terry Taylor defeated Scott Casey via disqualification The Big Bossman defeated Ken Patera WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man defeated Brutus Beefcake Ted Dibiase defeated Jim Duggan Danny Davis pinned Mike Masters Bad News Brown pinned Koko B. Ware with the Ghetto Blaster Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification
WWF @ Bristol, TN - Viking Hall - August 1988 The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz George Skaaland defeated Danny Davis via count-out Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude Ron Bass defeated Hillbilly Jim WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification when Virgil interfered
WWF @ Athens, AL - August 14, 1988 Sandy Beach defeated the Gladiator B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers The Ultimate Warrior defeated Hercules WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - August 15, 1988
WWF @ Omaha, NE - Civic Auditorium - August 15, 1988 (5,248) Terry Taylor pinned Scott Casey Curt Hennig pinned Sam Houston Ron Bass pinned SD Jones The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude Brutus Beefcake pinned Hercules at 7:08 Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - August 15, 1988 1st card held at the Palace George Steele defeated Danny Davis via count-out Bad News Brown pinned Koko B. Ware The Big Bossman pinned Ken Patera Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification at 2:40 WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase via count-out at 10:17
WWF @ Fitchburg, MA - Wallace Civic Center - Summer 1988 (1,200) Bad News Brown pinned Koko B. Ware Don Muraco fought Greg Valentine to a double count-out Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. the Conquistadors Also included several local wrestlers
WWF @ Muskogee, OK - August 1988 Jim Powers & Paul Roma vs. Jim Brunzell & Pork Chop Cash The Junkyard Dog vs. the One Man Gang Brutus Beefcake vs. Hercules
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - August 19, 1988 Jerry Allen vs. Terry Taylor Sam Houston vs. the Iron Sheik Lanny Poffo vs. the Big Bossman Tito Santana vs. King Haku Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau The Powers of Pain vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov The Ultimate Warrior vs. WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - August 20, 1988 Terry Taylor pinned DJ Peterson Curt Hennig (sub. for the Iron Sheik) pinned Lanny Poffo The Big Bossman pinned Sam Houston Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart King Haku fought Tito Santana to a draw The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out when the champion went after Andre on the floor after Andre grabbed Miss Elizabeth; after the bout, Andre left the ring with the title belt
WWF @ Enid, OK - Convention Hall - August 20, 1988 Scott Casey vs. Terry Gibbs Rockin Robin vs. WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri Jim Powers & Paul Roma vs. B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell The Junkyard Dog vs. the One Man Gang Brutus Beefcake vs. Hercules Also included a midget tag team match
WWF @ Frederick, MD - Community College - August 20, 1988 SD Jones defeated George Skaaland Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Bill Woods Don Muraco defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification Bad News Brown defeated Koko B. Ware Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors
WWF @ Miami, FL - Arena - August 22, 1988 (3,000) Tito Santana fought King Haku to a time-limit draw; the bell rang after Santana hit the flying forearm The Big Bossman pinned Sam Houston with the sidewalk slam Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification when Jimmy Hart hit the challenger with the megaphone as Warrior had Honky up for a press slam Curt Hennig pinned Terry Taylor WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out
WWF @ Utica, NY - Memorial Auditorium - August 22, 1988 (3,400) Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude George Steele defeated Danny Davis Ken Patera defeated Dino Bravo The Blue Angel defeated Barry Horowitz WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification Ron Bass pinned Hillbilly Jim
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - August 23, 1988 (13,800; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification at 8:10 WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man & Danny Davis defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart when Davis pinned Neidhart after Jacques & Raymond Rougeau interfered Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification when Virgil interfered The Ultimate Warrior pinned WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man to win the title after a matter of seconds; later on in the show, Warrior participated in squash matches which would be aired after Summer Slam in which he wore the belt to the ring; at the end of the show, WWF President Jack Tunney reversed the decision and gave the title back to the Honkytonk Man WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out All American Wrestling - 9/11/88: Curt Hennig pinned Ron Rovishod at 3:08 with a running clothesline Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification Prime Time Wrestling - 9/13/88: Hillbilly Jim & Sam Houston defeated Gene Ligon & George South at 7:02 when Houston pinned South with a bulldog Prime Time Wrestling - 9/13/88: Terry Taylor defeated David Isley via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 4:13 Jim Duggan vs. Ted Dibiase 9/10/88 - featured an 'Update' segment focusing on the Greg Valentine / Don Muraco feud: Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Gene Ligon & Rusty Riddle at 2:23 when Dynamite pinned Riddle with the superplex The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Paul Vandello at 1:19 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick Tito Santana pinned Trent Knight with the flying forearm at 1:53 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Tommy Angel at 1:32 with the Rude Awakening; after the bout, Rude pulled down his tights to reveal a second pair underneath which had Cheryl Roberts' face printed on them; moments later, Jake Roberts came out, attacked Rude, and ripped the tights off, resulting in a 'censor' sign to appear on screen Ron Bass pinned Joe Cruz at 1:22 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass attacked his opponent with his whip The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Dave Lanning at 2:40 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Tony Ulysses & Len Kruger at 3:32 when Bret pinned Kruger following the Hart Attack 9/17/88 - included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Jacques & Raymond Rougeau in which they introduced Jimmy Hart as their new manager, with Hart then announcing that he had given each Rougeau 25% of the Hart Foundation's contract, which Hart still owned: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Larry Stevens at 2:07 with the press slam / splash combo Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated John Latu via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:30 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Mario Mancini at 1:37 with the side suplex George Steele defeated Chance McQuaid via submission with the flying hammerlock at 1:39 Ken Patera defeated Bob Emery via submission with the full nelson at 2:35 The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:47 with a moonsault WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated David Isley & Dave Paradise at 3:44 when Ax pinned Paradise following the Decapitation 9/24/88 - included footage of Gene Okerlund on location in ‘deepest darkest Africa’, where he was invited by Slick to see the transformation of the One Man Gang to Akeem, where Slick and Akeem demanded he never be referred to his former name again; included Craig DeGeorge conducting an interview with Ron Bass (the final appearance of DeGeorge): Jim Duggan pinned Antonio Chapotlin at 2:09 with the running clothesline; during the bout, Dino Bravo & Frenchy Martin briefly walked around ringside Tito Santana pinned Tony Ulysses at 1:54 with the flying forearm Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Tony Suber & Scott Colontonio at 2:12 when Zhukov pinned Colontonio with a forearm from the middle rope as Volkoff held the opponent in a backbreaker submission King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Martin Leroy at 2:11 with a side kick to the face The Powers of Pain (w/ the Baron) defeated Bob Emery & Chance McQuaid at 2:17 when Barbarian pinned Emery following the running powerslam / diving headbutt combo Jake Roberts pinned George South with the DDT at the 3-minute mark Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Lanny Poffo & Bert Centeno at 3:22 when Raymond pinned Centeno following a double team move off the top (the Rougeaus' first match with Hart)
WWF @ St. Joseph, MO - Civic Arena - August 24, 1988 (1,200) Scott Casey defeated Sandy Beach Karate Kris & Little Cruz defeated Little Tokyo & Lord Littlebrook The Junkyard Dog defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Jim Powes & Paul Roma WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Brutus Beefcake pinned Hercules
WWF @ Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center - August 24, 1988 SD Jones defeated George Skaaland via count-out Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Bill Woods Don Muraco defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Bad News Brown pinned Koko B. Ware
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - August 24, 1988 (16,000; sell out) Wrestling Challenge taping: The Ultimate Warrior pinned WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification; after the bout, Warrior took the belt backstage with him; later on in the show, Warrior participated in squash matches which would be aired after Summer Slam in which he wore the belt to the ring; at the end of the show, WWF President Jack Tunney reversed the decision and gave the title back to the Honkytonk Man Prime Time Wrestling - 9/13/88: Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) defeated Tito Santana via count-out at 13:20 when Santana attacked Martin on the floor; the initial airing showed an edited version of the bout; the match was finally shown in full during the 3/20/89 Prime Time The Powers of Pain (w/ the Baron) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) via disqualification after Fuji interfered, with the Baron then making the save Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out 9/11/88 - included Dino Bravo as a guest of the Brother Love Show: Jake Roberts pinned Mike Williams with the DDT at 1:37 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Tony Sober & Scott Colontonio when Ax pinned Colontonio at 3:37 following the Decapitation King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Bert Centeno at 1:38 with a side kick to the face George Steele defeated Larry Stevens via submission with the flying hammerlock at 1:01 Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Barry Horowitz & Chance McQuaid at 2:23 when Bret pinned McQuaid following the Hart Attack The Blue Blazer pinned George South at 2:02 with a moonsault off the top (Blazer's TV debut) Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated David Isley & Mario Mancini at 3:06 when Zhukov pinned Isley with a forearm from the middle rope as Volkoff held Isley in the air in a backbreaker submission 9/18/88 - included the Big Bossman as a guest of the Brother Love Show: The Powers of Pain (w/ the Baron) defeated Rusty Riddle & Gene Ligon at 2:13 when the Barbarian pinned Riddle with a diving headbutt off the top after Warlord hit the running powerslam Ron Bass pinned Joe Milano at 2:19 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass attacked his opponent with Miss Betsy and hung him over the top rope Tito Santana pinned Len Krugar at 1:57 with the flying forearm The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Martin LeRoy at 2:31 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Jim Duggan pinned Tommy Ulysses at 2:19 with the running clothesline Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated George South & Trent Knight at 3:08 when Dynamite pinned Knight with a superplex 9/25/88 - included Jacques & Raymond Rougeau as guests of the Brother Love Show in which they introduced Jimmy Hart as their new manager; Hart then announced that he had given each Rougeau 25% of the Hart Foundation's contract, which Jimmy still owned: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Joe Latu at 2:07 with the Rude Awakening The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Joe Cruz at 2:10 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the top rope and beat him with the nightstick Ken Patera defeated Chris Duffy via submission with the full nelson at 2:31 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Tommy Angel via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:27 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Trent Knight at 1:48 with the press slam / splash combo Sam Houston pinned Mike Williams with a bulldog at 1:19 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Dave Paradise at 2:23 with the side suplex
WWF @ Calgary, Alberta - Saddledome - August 26, 1988 (6,000) Curt Hennig pinned DJ Peterson Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit when Patera was unable to compete after Bravo attacked and injured him during an arm wrestling contest The Big Bossman pinned Sam Houston WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Terry Taylor pinned Ben Bassarab The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - August 27, 1988 (4,418) Televised on the PRISM Network - featured Dick Graham, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Ron Bass pinned Lanny Poffo at 5:23 with the Pedigree The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz with a moonsault Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart at around the 16:40 mark when Jacques pinned Hart after hitting a double axe handle off the top behind the referee's back after Hart dropped Raymond with the piledriver and covered him WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) via disqualification at 12:41 when Virgil prevented the pinfall after the challenger hit an unprotected turnbuckle; after the match, Dibiase and Virgil shoved the referee and double teamed Savage before referees eventually broke it up Tito Santana fought King Haku to a draw The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts via count-out at 18:48; after the bout, Roberts draped Damien around Rude before Rude fled backstage
WWF @ Vancouver, British Columbia - Pacific Coliseum - August 27, 1988 The Big Bossman defeated Sam Houston Mr. Perfect defeated DJ Peterson The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Terry Taylor defeated Danny Davis Ken Patera defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification in an arm wrestling match WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan
WWF @ Edmonton, Alberta - Northlands Coliseum - August 27, 1988 (13,500) Curt Hennig pinned DJ Peterson Dino Bravo defeated Ken Patera via forfeit when Patera was unable to compete after Bravo attacked and injured him during an arm wrestling contest The Big Bossman pinned Sam Houston WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Terry Taylor pinned Ben Bassarab The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Burlington, VT - Memorial Auditorium - August 27, 1988 SD Jones vs. Sivi Afi Brady Boone vs. Iron Mike Sharpe Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. the Conquistadors Koko B. Ware vs. Bad News Brown Don Muraco vs. Greg Valentine
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - August 28, 1988 The Big Bossman defeated Koko B. Ware Terry Taylor defeated Richard Charland Dino Bravo defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage via count-out Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts Ron Bass defeated Lanny Poffo The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - August 28, 1988 (16,000) Owen Hart pinned Barry Horowitz Curt Hennig pinned Sam Houston King Haku pinned Tito Santana Rick Rude pinned Ken Patera Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to a time-limit draw after Raymond rang the time keeper's bell, convincing the referee the time limit had expired The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man via disqualification when Jimmy Hart interfered Hulk Hogan pinned Bad News Brown
WWF @ Sharpsville, IN - Tricentral High School Gym - August 28, 1988 Scott Casey vs. Terry Gibbs WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri vs. Rockin Robin B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell vs. Paul Roma & Jim Powers The Junkyard Dog vs. the One Man Gang Brutus Beefcake vs. Hercules Also included a midget tag team match
WWF @ Manchester, NH - JFK Coliseum - August 1988 (900) SD Jones pinned George Skaaland Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Bill Woods Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
Summer Slam 88 - New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - August 29, 1988 Pay-per-view bouts - featured Gorilla Monsoon & Superstar Billy Graham on commentary; included the announcement Brutus Beefcake was too injured to compete against WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man as originally scheduled; featured a video package recapping the attack by Ron Bass on Beefcake from the 8/27/88 WWF Superstars, during which Bass cut Beefcake's forehead with his spurs until Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty, Koko B. Ware, and others came out to make the save; during the segment, a giant X covered the screen to censor the blood; included Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with WWF World Champion Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, & Miss Elizabeth regarding their upcoming match against Andre the Giant & Ted Dibiase; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Honkytonk & Jimmy Hart regarding Beefcake's injury at the hands of Bass and being replaced by another wrestler in the title match later in the show; during the segment, Honky repeatedly told Okerlund not to tell him who the replacement was because he wanted it to be a surprise; included an in-ring segment of the Brother Love Show in which Brother Love said the WWF promised him a special guest, with Brother Love then saying the only thing that made his guest special was the fact he was a guest on his show; Love then introduced Jim Duggan, with Duggan then coming out to the ring and telling Brother Love he was a phoney; Brother Love then said Duggan had no love, with Duggan eventually threatening to attack Brother Love with his 2x4 if he didn't leave the ring by the count of 5; Duggan got to 4 and then began swinging at Love, with Love then jumping out of the ring and running backstage; featured several minutes of highlights from the 1987 Survivor Series to promote the 2nd Annual Survivor Series; included Sean Mooney conducting a backstage interview with Jesse Ventura regarding his being the guest referee for the main event and his recent controversial dealings with Dibiase; featured a backstage segment in which Okerlund conducted an interview with Honky, alongside Hart, during which Jacques & Raymond Rougeau, Hercules, Dino Bravo, and Nikolai Volkoff tried to console Honky after his title loss; moments later, Honky said he would wrestle anyone but he never said he would wrestle the Ultimate Warrior and that he would get the title back; included Mooney conducting a backstage interview with the Warrior regarding his IC title win, with Warrior celebrating with Duggan, Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid, Don Muraco, the Junkyard Dog, and Ken Patera, during which Warrior said he would face Honky anytime he wanted Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to a 20-minute time-limit draw at 19:03; the bell rang as Dynamite had Jacques covered after hitting a headbutt after being thrown by Smith; after the match, Smith & Dynamite cleared the Rougeaus from the ring and chased them backstage Prime Time Wrestling - 10/11/88: Bad News Brown pinned Ken Patera with the Ghetto Blaster at 6:33 after Patera hit his shoulder on the ringpost Prime Time Wrestling - 10/18/88: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated the Junkyard Dog via disqualification at 6:18 when Jake Roberts attacked Rude and knocked him out of the ring after Rude pulled down his tights to reveal another pair underneath, with Cheryl Roberts' face on the front The Powers of Pain (w/ the Baron) defeated Boris Zhukoff & Nikolai Volkoff (w/ Slick) at 5:27 when Barbarian pinned Zhukov following the running powerslam / headbutt off the top combo (the TV debut of Baron Von Raschke as the Baron) The Ultimate Warrior (sub. for Brutus Beefcake) pinned WWF IC Champion the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) with a flying shoulder block and splash at the 27-second mark to win the title (The Ultimate Warrior, The Brains Behind the Brawn, The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior, History of the Intercontinental Championship) Prime Time Wrestling - 9/27/88: Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Don Muraco with a reversal into the side suplex at 5:28; Bobby Heenan joined the commentary team for the match; prior to the contest, Heenan said Andre the Giant was reading the Wall Street Journal backstage and Ted Dibiase was counting his money while Hulk Hogan & WWF World Champion Randy Savage were screaming and begging to be let out of their match WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji & Jimmy Hart) defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart at 9:49 when Smash pinned Hart after Ax hit Hart with Jimmy Hart's megaphone as Bret had Smash prepared for the piledriver; Jimmy Hart came out with the champions but was sent backstage early in the match by the challengers only to return during the final moments of the contest Prime Time Wrestling - 10/4/88: The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Koko B. Ware with the sidewalk slam at 5:57 Jake Roberts pinned Hercules with the DDT at 10:06 Hulk Hogan & WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) & Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 13:57 when Hogan pinned Dibiase with the legdrop after Savage hit the flying elbowsmash; late in the bout, Elizabeth distracted the opposing team by climbing on the ring apron and taking off her skirt, with Savage then knocking Andre to the floor leading to the finish; Jesse Ventura was the guest referee for the bout (Hogan's first TV match in 3 months) (Summer Slam's Greatest Hits, Macho Madness, Macho Madness: The Ultimate Randy Savage Collection)
WWF @ Joplin, MO - Memorial Hall - August 30, 1988 Included Brutus Beefcake, the Junkyard Dog, the One Man Gang, a women's match, and a midget match
WWF @ Portland, OR - September 2, 1988 (3,000) Curt Hennig pinned Jim Brunzell The One Man Gang pinned the Junkyard Dog Koko B. Ware pinned Rip Oliver Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Andre the Giant defeated Jim Duggan in a lumberjack match Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out
WWF @ Canton, OH - September 2, 1988 (500) Scott Casey pinned Sandy Beach Jim Powers pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - September 3, 1988 (2,500) The scheduled match between Koko B. Ware and the Iron Sheik was cancelled The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz Curt Hennig pinned Jim Brunzell Bad News Brown pinned Koko B. Ware (sub. for Dave Peterson) Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan with a boot to the face and grabbing the ring ropes for leverage The Blue Blazer (sub. for the Junkyard Dog) defeated the One Man Gang via count-out Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude with the DDT
WWF @ Kittanning, PA - Belmont Ice Arena - September 3, 1988 (369) Scott Casey pinned Sandy Beach Jim Powers pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification Dino Bravo pinned Ken Patera Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors
WWF @ Orlando, FL - Orange County Civic Center - September 4, 1988 Hulk Hogan vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Tallahassee, FL - Leon County Civic Center - September 5, 1988 (3,200) Hulk Hogan defeated Ted Dibiase
- 9/9/88: Legendary wrestler and promoter and father of ring announcer Mike McGuirk, Leroy McGuirk, died at the age of 78.
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - September 9, 1988 (3,600) Ken Patera defeated Bill Woods Curt Hennig pinned Jim Brunzell Paul Roma pinned Danny Davis The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz Hulk Hogan pinned Ted Dibiase at 16:11 Bad News Brown pinned the Junkyard Dog Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification at 4:21
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Coliseum - September 9, 1988 (6,000) Hercules pinned B. Brian Blair Jim Powers pinned Jerry Valiant (sub. for Steve Lombardi) Jake Roberts pinned Bobby Heenan (sub. for Rick Rude) with the DDT WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Dino Bravo pinned Koko B. Ware Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Johnstown, PA - September 9, 1988 Jim Duggan vs. the One Man Gang
WWF @ Reading, PA - High School - September 10, 1988 (750) Sam Houston pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Scott Casey pinned George Skaaland SD Jones pinned Sandy Beach Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco Jim Duggan defeated the One Man Gang via disqualification Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors
WWF @ Peterborough, Ontario - Memorial Centre - September 10, 1988 DJ Peterson defeated Lanny Poffo Frenchy Martin pinned Richard Charland Hillbilly Jim defeated Terry Taylor WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Tito Santana defeated King Haku via disqualification The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - Memorial Auditorium - September 10, 1988 Hercules pinned B. Brian Blair Dino Bravo pinned Koko B. Ware Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Jim Powers defeated Jerry Valiant Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - September 10, 1988 (8,000) Televised on NESN - included Rod Trongard, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz at 12:27 with a splash off the top Paul Roma pinned Danny Davis at 7:59 with a missile dropkick Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau via disqualification at 12:45 when Bret collided with referee Dave Hebner while attempting the Hart Attack; Joey Marella then came out and awarded the match to the Harts via DQ; later in the show, the Rougeaus returned to the ring and announced they wanted a rematch with the Hart Foundation, but this time with an impartial referee who knew what he was doing Bad News Brown pinned the Junkyard Dog at 7:12 with the Ghetto Blaster The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out at 3:03 after Warrior chased Hart around ringside, with Hart eventually jumping on the Warrior's back after Honky attacked the Warrior from behind, allowing the challenger to reenter the ring before the 10-count Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell at 7:22 with a punch to the face The Big Bossman pinned Ken Patera at 8:42 with a splash following a running clothesline Hulk Hogan pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) at 13:30 with the legdrop after ramming Dibiase into Virgil who was wearing Hogan's war-bonnet helmet
WWF @ Guelph, Ontario - September 11, 1988 Lanny Poffo pinned DJ Peterson Frenchy Martin pinned Richard Charland Hillbilly Jim pinned Terry Taylor WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin Tito Santana defeated King Haku via disqualification The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - September 11, 1988 Televised on the MSG Network - included Sean Mooney, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 10/4/88: Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell at 13:01 with a powerslam; after the bout, Bad News Brown came out and cut an in-ring promo saying if Hulk Hogan showed up for their match later in the show he would beat him down just like the San Francisco 49ers beat the New York Giants earlier in the afternoon Greg Valentine fought Don Muraco to a 20-minute time-limit draw with the bell ringing just as Muraco was about to hit the tombstone; after the bout, Valentine shoved down Superstar Billy Graham at the announce table and took back his shinguard which Muraco gave to Graham minutes earlier; Valentine then attacked Muraco with the shinguard and applied the shinguard-assisted figure-4 until Graham made the save and attacked Valentine Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: Hercules pinned the Junkyard Dog at 9:38 by grabbing onto the ropes as JYD attempted a powerslam, with Hercules falling on top for the win Hulk Hogan pinned Bad News Brown at 9:21 with the legdrop after headbutting Brown with his war helmet as the referee was knocked down, moments after Brown used the helmet as a weapon himself Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz with a splash off the top at 11:15 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Jim Duggan via disqualification at 12:03 after Duggan chased Virgil into the ring with the 2x4 and then chased Dibiase and the referee with the weapon as well Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart at 12:17 when Raymond pinned Bret after Jacques hit Bret with a double axe handle from the middle turnbuckle as Bret covered Raymond, with Jacques then putting Raymond on top Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts) pinned Rick Rude at 11:50 with a roll up and grabbing Rude's tights for leverage after Cheryl slapped Rude from the floor after he began taunting her
WWF @ Peoria, IL - Civic Center - September 12, 1988 (2,411) Terry Taylor pinned Lanny Poffo The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell Bad News Brown pinned Koko B. Ware Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco Jim Duggan (sub. for Jake Roberts) pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Leesburg, VA - Douglas Community Center - September 12, 1988 Included Sam Houston, Dino Bravo, Ken Patera, Ron Bass, Brutus Beefcake, Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty
WWF @ South Bend, IN - Joyce Athletic & Convocation Center - September 12, 1988 Brady Boone defeated Steve Lombardi Paul Roma defeated Danny Davis The Big Bossman pinned Jim Powers Hercules defeated B. Brian Blair The One Man Gang pinned the Junkyard Dog WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - September 13, 1988 WWF Superstars taping: Jim Duggan defeated Rick Rude via disqualification WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out Prime Time Wrestling - 9/27/88: B. Brian Blair pinned Danny Davis at 7:12 with a reverse roll up Prime Time Wrestling - 9/27/88: Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated the Conquistadors at 10:57 when Roma scored the pin with a missile dropkick as Powers held the Conquistador in the air 10/1/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Ted Dibiase & Bobby Heenan where Dibiase announced he had purchased Hercules from Heenan to be his slave; moments later, Hercules was about to attack Heenan but was jumped from behind by Dibiase & Virgil before Hercules eventually cleared both men from the platform; featured the first 'Mr. Perfect' vignette in which he was seen playing pool: The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Bob Emery at 1:38 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Koko B. Ware pinned Phil Newkirk at 2:13 with the Ghostbuster The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned David Stoudimiere at 1:30 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Reno Riggins via submission with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 at 2:25; prior to the bout, Howard Finkel introduced WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri who kissed Valentine before leaving ringside Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Johnny Zeigler & Trent Knight at 2:27 when Dynamite pinned Knight with the superplex Brutus Beefcake defeated George South via submission with the sleeper at 1:46 Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Allen Kinsley at the 51-second mark with the front suplex (Akeem's wrestling debut) 10/8/88 - featured the Brother Love Show in which Bobby Heenan announced that Terry Taylor was now a part of the Heenan Family, claiming he could take the 'average' wrestler and make him a star (the debut of the Brother Love Show on WWF Superstars); included a 'Mr. Perfect' vignette of him playing darts: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Gene Ligon with the press slam / splash combo at 1:48 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned John Latu at 1:40 with the side suplex Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Rusty Riddle & Sandy Beach at 3:26 when Jannetty pinned Riddle with a clothesline as Michaels had Riddle on his shoulders Bad News Brown pinned Warren Bianchi at 2:08 with the Ghetto Blaster Don Muraco pinned Larry Stevens with the tombstone at 1:34 The Junkyard Dog pinned Brian Costello with the powerslam at 1:28 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Tommy Angel & DJ Peterson at 2:20 when Ax pinned Angel following the Decapitation; after the bout, Ax threw Peterson out of the ring and hit the Decapitation on Angel before Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid made the save, with Dynamite eventually landing the diving headbutt on Smash after being thrown by Smith 10/15/88 - included Jim Duggan as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which he was interrupted by Dino Bravo and Frenchy Martin; featured a 'Mr. Perfect' vignette in which he was shown playing chess: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned David Isley with the Rude Awakening at 1:13 The Blue Blazer pinned Joe Cruz at 3:04 with a moonsault The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Jim Evans at 1:10 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Rick Gantner & Tom Stone at 3:25 when Bret pinned Stone following the Hart Attack The Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Lanny Poffo via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 2:38 (the 1st time Taylor is referred to as the Red Rooster) Ron Bass pinned Mike Richards at 1:28 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass hung his opponent over the top rope using his whip, Miss Betsy Hercules defeated Barry Horowitz via submission with the backbreaker at 1:38
WWF @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - September 14, 1988 Wrestling Challenge taping: Mel Phillips was the ring announcer for the taping, subbing for Mick McGuirk Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Danny Davis & Iron Mike Sharpe at 7:47 when Michaels pinned Sharpe with a flying bodypress Wrestling Spotlight - 10/22/88: The Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated the Junkyard Dog via count-out at 6:43 after JYD clotheslined the Rooster back inside the ring as both men were on the apron Prime Time Wrestling - 9/20/88: Bad News Brown pinned Jim Brunzell with the Ghetto Blaster at 6:25 Prime Time Wrestling - 9/27/88: The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned DJ Peterson at 3:38 with the sidewalk slam Prime Time Wrestling - 10/4/88: Ron Bass pinned Sam Houston at 6:39 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Brutus Beefcake made the save as Bass prepared to use his spurs on Houston; Beefcake appeared ringside earlier in the bout but was sent backstage by the referee 10/2/88 - featured the final appearance of the Brother Love Show on Wrestling Challenge, where Love announced he was moving onto bigger and better things, and he introduced the man who would try and replace him, by conducting an interview segment each week, which would be Gene Okerlund; Okerlund then insulted Love, with Love leaving the set in disgust (the show then moved to WWF Superstars, beginning the following week): Jake Roberts pinned Larry Stevens at 1:58 with the DDT after faking a knee injury WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated John Latu & Scott Casey at 3:10 when Ax pinned Latu following the Decapitation The Blue Blazer pinned Trent Knight with a moonsault off the top at 2:07 Bad News Brown pinned Randy Spear at 1:48 with the Ghetto Blaster Don Muraco pinned Harley Manson at 1:41 with the tombstone Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Gene Ligon & Tony Suber at 3:44 when Bret pinned Ligon following the Hart Attack Ron Bass pinned Curt Todd at 3:01 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass attacked his opponent with Miss Betsy 10/9/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart: Brutus Beefcake defeated Johnny Ziegler via submission with the sleeper at 2:30 Koko B. Ware pinned an unknown with the Ghostbuster at 1:40 The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Scott Hudson with the sidewalk slam at 1:40; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent's hands behind his back and beat him with the nightstick Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mike Richards & Reno Riggins at 2:07 when Jacques pinned Richards following a double team move off the top Jim Duggan pinned Al Burke at 1:13 with the running clothesline Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated Barry Horowitz & George South at 2:40 when Dynamite pinned South following a superplex Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Joe Cruz with the Rude Awakening at 1:47 10/16/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jake & Cheryl Roberts in which Jake said Cheryl would be at ringside for all his matches with Rick Rude so she can slap Rude after Jake wins: Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Bob Emery at 2:08 with a splash Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated David Isley via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:48 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Bubba Kirk & Tom Burton at 1:52 when Michaels pinned Kirk with a splash from Jannetty's shoulders Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated David Stoudimiere via submission with the shin guard assisted figure-4 at 1:55 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Brian Costello at 2:28 with the press slam / splash combo Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Sandy Beach & Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:21 when Roma pinned Sharpe with a missile dropkick as Powers held Sharpe in the air Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Tommy Angel with the side suplex at 2:30
WWF @ Norwalk, CT - High School - September 15, 1988 (783) Paul Roma pinned Barry Horowitz Lanny Poffo pinned George Skaaland Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo after guest referee Brother Love was knocked to the floor and a second referee made the pinfall The One Man Gang pinned Ken Patera Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors at 17:51
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - September 15, 1988 Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Tommy Angel Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell The Big Bossman pinned Jim Powers King Haku pinned Koko B. Ware Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude Hulk Hogan pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - September 16, 1988 The Junkyard Dog vs. Bad News Brown Tito Santana vs. Hercules WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. the Honkytonk Man WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Ottumwa, IA - Coliseum - September 16, 1988 Rockin Robin vs. WWF Women's Champion Sherri Martel Dave Peterson vs. Sandy Beach Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Don Muraco vs. Greg Valentine
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - September 16, 1988 Iron Mike Sharpe (sub. for Steve Lombardi) pinned Tommy Angel (sub. for Brady Boone) after loading his wristband with a foreign object The Big Bossman pinned Jim Powers with the sidewalk slam after about 30 seconds Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell with a powerslam King Haku defeated Koko B. Ware The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude with an inside cradle after Rude was distracted by Cheryl Roberts at ringside Hulk Hogan pinned Ted Dibiase with the legdrop
WWF @ Biddeford, ME - Biddeford Ice Arena - September 17, 1988 Lanny Poffo vs. Iron Mike Sharpe Paul Roma vs. Barry Horowitz Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. the Conquistadors Ken Patera vs. the One Man Gang Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - September 17, 1988 (12,500) Terry Taylor pinned B. Brian Blair Bad News Brown pinned the Junkyard Dog Hercules fought Tito Santana to a time-limit draw WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification The Blue Blazer pinned Scott Casey The Honkytonk Man defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid
WWF @ Burlington, IA - High School Gym - September 17, 1988 DJ Peterson defeated Sandy Beach Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin' Robin Sam Houston defeated Mike George (sub. for Danny Davis) Don Muraco defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Center - September 17, 1988 (7,500) The Big Bossman pinned Jim Powers Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Tommy Angel The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell King Haku pinned Koko B. Ware Hulk Hogan pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Waterloo, IA - McElroy Auditorium - September 18, 1988 DJ Peterson vs. Sandy Beach WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Don Muraco vs. Greg Valentine
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - September 18, 1988 (8,000) Prime Time Wrestling - 9/27/88: Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Tommy Angel at 10:21 after hitting him with the loaded forearm support Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell International Wrestling Challenge: The Big Bossman pinned Jim Powers at 4:11 with the sidewalk slam Ted Dibiase pinned Koko B. Ware The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude Hulk Hogan pinned King Haku
WWF @ White Plains, NY - Westchester County Center - September 18, 1988 (500) Paul Roma pinned Barry Horowitz Lanny Poffo pinned George Skaaland The One Man Gang pinned Ken Patera Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors at around the 24-minute mark
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - September 18, 1988 (5,000) Terry Taylor pinned B. Brian Blair Bad News Brown pinned the Junkyard Dog Hercules fought Tito Santana to a time-limit draw WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification The Blue Blazer pinned Scott Casey The Honkytonk Man defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - September 19, 1988 (6,000) Terry Taylor pinned B. Brian Blair at around the 16-minute mark by reversing a flying bodypress and grabbing the tights for leverage Bad News Brown pinned the Junkyard Dog at around the 10-minute mark with the Ghetto Blaster Hercules fought Tito Santana to a 15-minute time-limit draw WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification when Hercules interfered The Blue Blazer pinned Scott Casey with a sunset flip off the top The Honkytonk Man defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out at 2:30 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid after Ax hit Dynamite with Mr. Fuji's cane
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - September 19, 1988 (6,200) Curt Hennig pinned Jim Brunzell King Haku pinned Jim Powers Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification Ted Dibiase defeated Koko B. Ware via submission with the Million $ Dream Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude at 16:36 The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Tommy Angel Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out after handcuffing Bossman to the top rope and clotheslining him over the top to the outside, moments after Bossman attempted to handcuff Hogan
WWF @ Enfield, CT - September 19, 1988 (350) Paul Roma defeated Barry Horowitz Lanny Poffo pinned George Skaaland Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo The One Man Gang pinned Ken Patera Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors
WWF @ Staten Island, NY - Wagner College - September 23, 1988 Brady Boone vs. Barry Horowitz Lanny Poffo vs. Sandy Beach Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. the Conquistadors Koko B. Ware vs. King Haku Hillbilly Jim vs. the One Man Gang Don Muraco vs. Greg Valentine
WWF @ Cape Girardeau, MO - Show Me Center - September 23, 1988 (1,200; The Southeast Missourian listed it as 1,842) Sam Houston vs. Scott Casey Jim Brunzell vs. Danny Davis Paul Roma vs. Terry Taylor The Powers of Pain vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Tito Santana vs. Dino Bravo Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Brutus Beefcake vs. Ron Bass Jim Duggan vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - September 23, 1988 DJ Peterson vs. Steve Lombardi Jim Powers vs. Iron Mike Sharpe B. Brian Blair vs. Mr. Perfect Ken Patera vs. the Big Bossman The Junkyard Dog vs. Bad News Brown WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid WWF IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior vs. the Honkytonk Man WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena - September 24, 1988 Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jim Brunzell defeated Danny Davis Tito Santana fought Dino Bravo to a double disqualification Andre the Giant pinned Jim Duggan after kicking him in the face
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - September 24, 1988 (3,952) Televised on the PRISM Network - featured Dick Graham, Rod Trongard, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Barry Horowitz pinned DJ Peterson Mr. Perfect pinned B. Brian Blair Jim Powers pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a powerslam The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out when Hart jumped on Warrior's back to prevent him from getting back in the ring The Big Bossman pinned Ken Patera Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Bad News Brown pinned the Junkyard Dog WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) in a steel cage match at 12:31 by escaping over the top after ramming Dibiase and Virgil's heads together as he fought with them on the top of the cage
WWF @ Chattanooga, TN - Memorial Auditorium - September 25, 1988 Included Jim Duggan
WWF @ Ithaca, NY - Ben Light Gymnasium - September 25, 1988 (704) Don Muraco defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification Tony Garea defeated George Skaaland The Big Bossman defetaed Ken Patera King Haku defeated Koko B. Ware Lanny Poffo defeated Sandy Beach Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - Onondoga War Memorial - September 25, 1988 Included Ted Dibiase
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - September 29, 1988 (13,500) Televised on the MSG Network - included Rod Trongard, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Terry Taylor defeated Sam Houston via referee's decision at 8:19; when the referee stopped the match, Taylor was trying to get Houston in a cradle as Houston fought back with punches Prime Time Wrestling - 3/13/89: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors at 12:13 when Michaels scored the pin with a splash from Jannetty's shoulders Prime Time Wrestling - 10/25/88: The Junkyard Dog defeated King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 11:40 when Heenan prevented the pinfall after JYD hit the powerslam; after the bout, JYD was doube teamed until he chased Heenan and Haku off with his chain (JYD's final MSG appearance) Prime Time Wrestling - 10/4/88: Dino Bravo pinned B. Brian Blair at 13:45 with the side suplex WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out at 9:57 when Savage attacked Andre on the floor after Andre grabbed Elizabeth by her ankle; after the bout, Savage carried Elizabeth backstage as Andre posed with the title belt (WWF Greatest Champions, Legends of Wrestling: Andre the Giant and the Iron Sheik) Prime Time Wrestling - 10/11/88: Scott Casey pinned Sandy Beach at 6:06 with a bulldog Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass with a crossbody at 10:50 Bad News Brown pinned Tito Santana with the Ghetto Blaster at 7:44 The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out at 3:48 after Hart jumped on the champion's back as he was on the arena floor
WWF @ Miami, FL - Arena - September 29, 1988 (7,500) The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco after hitting him with his shin guard WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out
WWF @ Columbus, OH - September 30, 1988
WWF @ Springfield, IL - Prairie Capital Convention Center - September 30, 1988 Koko B. Ware vs. Hercules Don Muraco vs. Greg Valentine WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude Hulk Hogan vs. the Big Bossman
WWF @ Denver, CO - Auditorium - September 30, 1988 (6,500) Scott Casey pinned Sandy Beach Tito Santana pinned Bill Woods Dino Bravo pinned B. Brian Blair The Conquistadors defated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 17:39 WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out Terry Taylor defeated Sam Houston via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass King Haku pinned the Junkyard Dog WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification at 3:30
WWF @ Wichita, KS - Kansas Coliseum - October 1, 1988 Dino Bravo pinned B. Brian Blair Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification King Haku pinned the Junkyard Dog Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass Terry Taylor defeated Sam Houston via submission Bad News Brown pinned Tito Santana WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out
WWF @ Madison, WI - Dane County Coliseum - October 1, 1988 The Blue Blazer vs. Barry Horowitz Jim Brunzell vs. Mr. Perfect Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Don Muraco vs. Greg Valentine WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude Hulk Hogan vs. The Big Bossman
WWF @ Burlington, IA - High School Gym - Sept / Oct 1988 DJ Peterson defeated Sandy Beach Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin' Robin Sam Houston defeated Mike George Don Muraco defeated Greg Valentine via disqualification
WWF @ Newfoundland, Canada - Memorial Stadium - Sept / Oct 1988 Frenchy Martin pinned Richard Charland Lanny Poffo defeated DJ Peterson Hillbilly Jim defeated the Red Rooster WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin' Robin The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ Rockford, IL - Metro Centre - October 2, 1988 Jim Brunzell vs. Mr. Perfect Koko B. Ware vs. Hercules Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Don Muraco vs. Greg Valentine Hulk Hogan vs. the Big Bossman
WWF @ Omaha, NE - Civic Auditorium - October 2, 1988 (8,484) Dino Bravo pinned B. Brian Blair Terry Taylor defeated Sam Houston via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification at 4:00 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Bad News Brown pinned Tito Santana King Haku pinned the Junkyard Dog Scott Casey defeated Sandy Beach WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out
WWF @ Lansing, MI - Civic Center - October 3, 1988 Included Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart
WWF @ Roseburg, OR - October 3, 1988 The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Hercules defeated Ken Patera Paul Roma defeated Danny Davis The Karate Kid defeated Little Tokyo Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification WWF @ Des Moines, IA - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - October 3, 1988 Brutus Beefcake vs. Ron Bass WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. the Honkytonk Man WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Andre the Giant Also included 5 other matches WWF @ Battle Creek, MI - Kellogg Center Arena - October 4, 1988 (1,959) The Big Bossman pinned Porkchop Cash Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell Greg Valentine pinned Steve Lombardi (sub. for an injured Don Muraco) The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Flint, MI - IMA Sports Arena - October 4, 1988 Included WWF World Champion Randy Savage
WWF @ Chico, CA - October 5, 1988 (1,500) Cocoa Samoa pinned Bulldog Bob Brown (sub. for Harley Race) Paul Roma pinned Danny Davis Hercules pinned Ken Patera Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ Ft. Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial - October 5, 1988 WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 10/18/88: The Blue Blazer pinned Jose Estrada at 7:37 with a moonsault Prime Time Wrestling - 10/18/88: B. Brian Blair pinned Barry Horowitz at 8:02 with an airplane spin and elbow drop Prime Time Wrestling - 10/25/88: Tito Santana fought Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) to a time limit draw at 13:21 when the bell sounded as Santana applied the figure-4; after the bout, Rude prepared to give the Rude Awakening kiss to a woman selected by Heenan but Santana returned to the ring, dropkicked Rude to the floor, and kissed the woman himself Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown 10/22/88 - included Hulk Hogan as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which he was interrupted by the Big Bossman and Slick, with Bossman assaulting Hogan with his nightstick, then handcuffing him to a separated guardrail until Hogan was able to chase Bossman & Slick away with the guardrail in one hand and the nightstick in the other; included the fourth 'Mr. Perfect' vignette of him playing golf: King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned David Isley at 2:25 with a side kick to the face Tito Santana pinned Pork Chop Cash at 2:08 with the flying forearm Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Tommy Angel & Bob Emery at 2:31 when Blanchard pinned Emory with the slingshot suplex after Anderson hit the spinebuster; prior to the bout, Heenan introduced Anderson & Blanchard as the newest members of the Heenan Family, billing them as the "Brain Busters" (Anderson & Blanchard's TV debut) Jake Roberts pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:29 with the DDT Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Scott Hudson with a splash at 2:24 The Powers of Pain (w/ the Baron) defeated Larry Stevens & Bob Blackburn at 2:30 when the Barbarian pinned Stevens with a diving headbutt off the top following Warlord's running powerslam 10/29/88 - included Hercules as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth came out, with Savage saying he wanted to shake Hercules hand, then doing so; featured the fifth 'Mr. Perfect' vignette of him playing basketball: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated John Latu & Mike Richards at 1:51 when Ax pinned Richards following the Decapitation Greg Valentine defeated Scott Casey via submission with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 at 2:20 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Sandy Beach & Brian Costello at 2:51 when Jannetty pinned Costello with a crossbody off the top as Michaels held Costello up in a suplex The Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Reno Riggins via submission with the Scorpion Death Lock at 1:31 Bad News Brown pinned Red Tyler at 2:03 with the Ghetto Blaster Brutus Beefcake defeated Gene Ligon via submission with the sleeper at 1:48 The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Tom Walsh at 1:02 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll 11/5/88 - included Ted Dibiase, Virgil, the Big Bossman, Akeem, Slick, King Haku, the Red Rooster, & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show; featured the Roberts / Rude match from SNME in full; included the first Survivor Series report, which featured the announcement of all the matches; the original card included the Junkyard Dog on the Roberts / Duggan team and Don Muraco on the Warrior / Beefcake team, however they were respectively replaced by B. Brian Blair and Jim Brunzell during the closing Events Center segment: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned George South at 2:40 with the press slam / splash combo Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Jim Evans at 1:40 with the side suplex Mr. Perfect pinned Chris Zarna with the Perfect Plex at 1:53 Ron Bass pinned Billy Bowman with the Pedigree at 1:48; after the bout, Bass attacked his opponent with Miss Betsy The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Rusty Riddle at 1:38 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick
WWF @ Toledo, OH - Sports Arena - October 6, 1988 (9,500) Wrestling Challenge taping: Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman Prime Time Wrestling - 11/15/88: The Conquistadors defeated John Latu & Bob Emery at 2:02 when Emery was pinned following a clothesline off the top after a slingshot from the other Conquistador Prime Time Wrestling - 10/11/88: Jim Powers pinned Chris Curtis at 4:05 with a powerslam Prime Time Wrestling - 10/11/88: The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Frank DeFalco at 2:41 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the ring rope and beat him with the nightstick Prime Time Wrestling - 10/25/88: Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Sam Houston & Scott Casey at 6:43 when Blanchard pinned Casey with the slingshot suplex Prime Time Wrestling - 10/25/88: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 10:43 after Hart threw the megaphone to Raymond, who then attempted to use it as a weapon Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts) pinned Rick Rude after Cheryl slapped Rude in the face 10/23/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition & Mr. Fuji about their participation at the Survivor Series: The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Jim Evans with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll at 2:25 The Blue Blazer pinned Gene Ligon at 2:14 with the moonsault Bad News Brown pinned Tom Walsh at 2:07 with the Ghetto Blaster Sam Houston pinned George South at 2:08 with a bulldog from the middle turnbuckle Ron Bass pinned Red Tyler with the Pedigree at 2:30 Koko B. Ware pinned Trent Knight at 2:54 with the Ghostbuster Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Chris Zarna & Bill Bowman at 2:37 when Raymond pinned Bowman following the double team off the top 10/30/88 - featured the entire Brother Love Show segment from the previous week's Superstars to begin the broadcast; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth regarding the Survivor Series (the interview was taped the following day in Ft. Wayne); featured closing comments from Rick Rude regarding his match with Jake Roberts at Saturday Night's Main Event: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Steve Lombardi & Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:58 when Jannetty pinned Sharpe after Michaels dropped his partner onto the opponent with a press slam WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Pork Chop Cash at 2:01 with the press slam / splash combo King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Scott Hudson at 2:05 with a side kick to the face The Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Tommy Angel via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 2:56 Jake Roberts pinned Bob Blackburn at 2:51 with the DDT 11/6/88 - featured the Jake Roberts / Rick Rude match from Saturday Night's Main Event, shown during the 'Special Report' segment; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Slick, the Big Bossman, & Akeem regarding their participation at the Survivor Series (the interview was taped the following day in Ft. Wayne); featured comments from Donny Lalonde and Sugar Ray Leonard about their boxing match scheduled for 11/7; included closing comments from Greg Valentine & Jimmy Hart and Bret Hart about their match the following week: Brutus Beefcake defeated Criag Brown via submission with the sleeper at 2:16 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated David Isley & Rusty Riddle at 2:15 when Blanchard pinned Isley with a slingshot suplex Koko B. Ware pinned Tom Burton with the Ghostbuster at 1:38 Mr. Perfect pinned Mike Richards at 2:44 with the Perfect Plex The Powers of Pain (w/ the Baron) defeated Sandy Beach & Brian Costello at 2:34 when the Barbarian pinned Riggins with a diving headbutt off the top following the running powerslam from the Warlord (the final TV appearance of the Baron) Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Reno Riggins with the side suplex at 1:42
WWF @ Tampa, FL - Sundome - October 7, 1988 Included Ron Bass
WWF @ Larkspur, CA - October 7, 1988 Paul Roma defeated Danny Davis Coco Samoa defeated Bulldog Bob Brown Hercules defeated Ken Patera The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Karate Chris Dube defeated Little Tokyo Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
WWF @ Paris, France - Bercy Stadium - October 7, 1988 Televised on Canal+ and RTL in Europe Prime Time Wrestling - 11/8/88: Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco at 11:57 by hitting him in the back of the head with Valentine's shin guard as Muraco attempted to revive the referee Prime Time Wrestling - 11/8/88: Andre the Giant pinned the Junkyard Dog at 7:09 with a boot to the face and putting his feet on the ropes for leverage; once the bout began, Andre spent more than 5 minutes outside the ring, refusing to enter until JYD removed his chain from the ring; after the bout, Andre threatened the ring announcer to refer to him as Andre the Giant rather than Andre le Giant Prime Time Wrestling - 11/8/88: Rockin Robin pinned WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri to win the title at 12:32 with a bulldog off the top (Best of the WWF Vol. 18) Prime Time Wrestling - 11/8/88: Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz at 13:03 with a somersault splash; prior to the match, Poffo read a poem in French to the crowd Prime Time Wrestling - 11/8/88: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid when Smash pinned Dynamite at 23:21 after Ax hit a clothesline while Dynamite had an abdominal stretch applied on Smash Prime Time Wrestling - 11/8/88: WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Akeem via disqualification at 10:13 after Akeem threw referee Tim White out of the ring
WWF @ Houston, TX - Summit - October 8, 1988 Scott Casey vs. Iron Mike Sharpe Jim Brunzell vs. Mr. Perfect Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude Hulk Hogan vs. the Big Bossman Also included Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty, Brutus Beefcake, and Sandy Beach
WWF @ Moncton, New Brunswick - October 8, 1988 The Blue Blazer defeated Barry Horowitz The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Ron Bass defeated Lanny Poffo Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart King Haku defeated Steven Petitpas Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude via count-out WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - Arena - October 8, 1988
WWF @ San Jose, CA - October 8, 1988 (1,500) Cocoa Samoa defeated Bulldog Bob Brown (sub. for Harley Race) Paul Roma defeated Danny Davis Hercules defeated Ken Patera Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - October 9, 1988 (matinee) B. Brian Blair defeated Richard Charland King Haku defeated Hillbilly Jim Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart The Blue Blazer defeated Steve Lombardi WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Dino Bravo to a double disqualification in a No Count-Out match Bad News Brown defeated Koko B. Ware WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification WWF @ Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum - October 9, 1988 Jim Powers defeated Sandy Beach The Red Rooster defeated Jim Brunzell Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Mr. Perfect defeated Sam Houston Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via disqualification
WWF @ Modesto, CA - Merced College - October 9, 1988 Ken Patera vs. Hercules The Powers of Pain vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jim Duggan vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - October 9, 1988 Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau; Brother Love was the advertised guest referee for the bout Prime Time Wrestling - 11/15/88: Scott Casey pinned Richard Charland with a bulldog B. Brian Blair defeated Iron Mike Sharpe The Blue Blazer defeated Steve Lombardi King Haku defeated Hillbilly Jim Bad News Brown defeated Koko B. Ware WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification International Wrestling Challenge: Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) via count-out at 9:20 after Savage attended to Elizabeth on the floor after Bravo shoved her
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - October 10, 1988 (5,000) Televised on NESN - included Rod Trongard, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 10/11/88: B. Brian Blair pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 9:27 with a Russian legsweep Prime Time Wrestling - 10/18/88: Scott Casey pinned Pete Doherty at 6:43 with a diving clothesline Prime Time Wrestling - 10/11/88: The Blue Blazer pinned Steve Lombardi at 7:25 with a splash off the top Prime Time Wrestling - 10/18/88: King Haku pinned Hillbilly Jim with a diving headbutt at 12:07; prior to the bout, Hillbilly danced with ring announcer Mel Philips at ringside Bad News Brown defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Bad News Brown via count-out at 8:51 after Brown held Elizabeth in front of him on the floor before shoving her into the champion and sliding back inside the ring to beat the referee's 10-count; later in the show, Savage returned to the ring and requested a rematch with Brown under any conditions and promised to kick his ass Prime Time Wrestling - 10/11/88: Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Koko B. Ware with the side suplex at 3:37 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 3:56 when Hart interfered; after the bout, Honky threw powder in the Warrior's face and hit him with his guitar Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau at 11:27 when Bret pinned Jacques after guest referee Brother Love was thrown out of the ring by the Harts and Dave Hebner made the pinfall; after the bout, Love kicked Hebner down before leaving the ring with the Rougeaus
WWF @ Portland, ME - Civic Center - October 10, 1988 (3,768) Scott Casey defeated Pete Dougherty B. Brian Blair defeated Iron Mike Sharpe The Blue Blazer defeated Steve Lombardi King Haku defeated Koko B. Ware Bad News Brown defeated Hillbilly Jim Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated the Hart Foundation WWF IC Champion Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Dino Bravo
WWF @ Edmonton, Alberta - Northlands Coliseum - October 10, 1988 (15,000) Mr. Perfect pinned Sam Houston Terry Taylor pinned Jim Brunzell Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude Jim Powers pinned Sandy Beach Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out after handcuffing Bossman to the top rope and clotheslining him over the ropes (Hogan's Edmonton debut)
WWF @ Niagra Falls, NY - Convention Center - October 14, 1988 Ken Patera vs. Bad News Brown The Powers of Pain vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo Brutus Beefcake vs. Ron Bass WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Ted DiBiase (steel cage non-title bout)
WWF @ Oakland, CA - Coliseum - October 14, 1988 Paul Roma pinned Steve Lombardi Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell The Blue Blazer pinned Jose Estrada Hulk Hogan pinned King Haku The Big Bossman pinned Koko B. Ware WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts) pinned Rick Rude after Cheryl slapped Rude
WWF @ Milan, Italy - Palatrussardi - October 15, 1988 Televised on Tele+2 - included Dan Peterson on commentary; featured Andrea Bassani conducting backstage interviews with Andre the Giant, Don Muraco, Greg Valentine, & WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition prior to their matches, and with Andre and Rockin Robin following their matches: Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz at 7:05 with a reverse roll up; prior to the bout, Poffo read a poem in Italian Andre the Giant pinned Tito Santana at 6:59 by blocking a sunset flip attempt and hitting a sit-down splash; after the bout, Santana hit the flying forearm, knocking Andre back and tying his arms in the ring ropes; Santana then choked Andre and shoved referee Tim White out of the ring Greg Valentine pinned Don Muraco at 7:07 with his feet on the ropes for leverage after kicking Muraco as he charged into the corner Rockin Robin pinned WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri in a non-title match at around the 13-minute mark with a sunset flip from the middle turnbuckle Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition in a non-title match at 8:05 when Dynamite pinned Ax with a crossbody off the top Harley Race defeated B. Brian Blair
WWF @ Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - October 15, 1988 (10,300) Paul Roma pinned Steve Lombardi The Blue Blazer pinned Jose Estrada Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell King Haku pinned Koko B. Ware Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts) pinned Rick Rude after Cheryl slapped Rude Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - October 15, 1988 (2,800) Jim Powers defeated Conquistador #1 Terry Taylor pinned B. Brian Blair Hercules defeated Danny Davis via submission Ted Dibiase pinned Ken Patera The Barbarian pinned Boris Zhukov Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan via disqualification Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass Bad News Brown defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage via count-out
WWF @ Rome, Italy - Palaeur - October 16, 1988 Televised on Tele+2 - included Dan Peterson on commentary: Don Muraco pinned Barry Horowitz at 4:18 with the tombstone Greg Valentine defeated Lanny Poffo Andre the Giant pinned Tito Santana at around the 6-minute mark with an elbow drop; Andre stalled the match for several minutes after the fans wouldn't stop booing him and chanting "Hogan" Akeem & Harley Race defeated B. Brian Blair & the Junkyard Dog when Akeem pinned Blair with a splash after Race tripped Blair from the outside; prior to the bout, Race danced with Akeem as they made their entrance to the ring WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid at 9:30 when Smash pinned Dynamite after Ax hit Dynamite with a double axe handle as he had an abdominal stretch applied on Smash
King of the Ring 88 - Providence, RI - Civic Center - October 16, 1988 (6,700) Opening Round: Ken Patera pinned Nikolai Volkoff with a sunset flip at 10:20 Ted Dibiase pinned Brutus Beefcake at 7:32 with a knee to the back after Beefcake became distracted by Ron Bass at ringside Hercules fought Bad News Brown to a double count-out at 6:05 WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Virgil in a non-title match with the flying elbowsmash at 5:43 Ron Bass defeated the Barbarian via disqualification at 7:02 when the Barbarian began choking Bass with his own bullwhip Shawn Michaels pinned Danny Davis at 3:37 The Red Rooster pinned Marty Jannetty at 11:00 by using the tights for leverage Iron Mike Sharpe (sub. for the Warlord) pinned Boris Zhukov at 6:27 after hitting him with the loaded forearm Non-tournament match: Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo in a flag match at 8:43 after Frenchy Martin's interference with the flagpole backfired Quarter Finals: Ron Bass pinned Shawn Michaels with an elbow drop at 7:39 Ted Dibiase pinned Ken Patera at 5:42 with a clothesline as Virgil held Patera's legs down from the outside The Red Rooster defeated Iron Mike Sharpe via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 3:27 Semi Finals: WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned the Red Rooster at 7:21 with the flying elbowsmash Ted Dibiase defeated Ron Bass via forfeit when Dibiase paid Bass off to fake an injury and say he was unable to compete as a result Finals: Ted Dibiase defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage via count-out at 6:11 when Savage became distracted by Virgil on the floor, allowing Dibiase to break the count back inside the ring; after the bout, Hercules chased Dibiase and Virgil backstage as they were celebrating and holding up the KOTR trophy
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - October 16, 1988 Televised on Z Channel - included Rod Trongard & Superstar Billy Graham on commentary: Paul Roma pinned Steve Lombardi Prime Time Wrestling - 11/29/88: Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell with a powerslam at 12:15 Prime Time Wrestling - 11/15/88: The Blue Blazer pinned Jose Estrada with a splash off the top at 11:00 Hulk Hogan pinned King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 8:50 with the legdrop after ramming Haku head-first into Heenan, who had stolen away Hogan's war bonnet and put it on his own head; after the match, Hogan threw Heenan to the floor (Hulk Hogan: The Unreleased Archives) The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Koko B. Ware with the sidewalk slam WWF IC Champion Ultimate Warrior defeated Honky Tonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification after Hart interfered Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau via disqualification after the referee was pushed into Bret as the Hart Foundation attempted the Hart Attack Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts) pinned Rick Rude with a roll up after Rude was slapped by Cheryl
WWF @ Vancouver, British Columbia - PNE Coliseum - October 17, 1988
WWF @ Utica, NY - Memorial Auditorium - October 17, 1988 Bad News Brown pinned Ken Patera Hercules defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass via disqualification The Barbarian defeated Boris Zhukov Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Terry Taylor & Danny Davis WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Ted Dibiase in a steel cage match
WWF @ Wausau, WI - Fall 1988 Akeem defeated Koko B. Ware The Big Bossman defeated Sam Houston Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - October 21, 1988 The Blue Blazer pinned Steve Lombardi Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned King Haku
WWF @ St. Paul, MN - Civic Center - October 21, 1988 Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass Mr. Perfect defeated Ken Patera The Big Bossman defeated Koko B. Ware The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov The Red Rooster defeated Scott Casey Jim Brunzell defeated Danny Davis Sam Houston defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude with a roll up after Cheryl Roberts slapped Rude from ringside Hulk Hogan pinned Bad News Brown
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Hara Arena - October 22, 1988 The Blue Blazer vs. Steve Lombardi Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. the Conquistadors Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacuqes & Raymond Rougeau Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo Hercules vs. Ted Dibiase WWF IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior vs. the Honkytonk Man WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. King Haku
WWF @ Green Bay, WI - Brown County Arena - October 22, 1988 Included Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts)
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - Fall 1988 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man Bad News Brown defeated Ken Patera The Blue Blazer defeated Danny Davis WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri Hercules defeated Virgil Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude
WWF @ Atlanta, GA - Omni - October 23, 1988 (5,200) The Blue Blazer pinned Steve Lombardi Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out at 4:00 Hercules pinned King Haku Hulk Hogan defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification at 9:46 The Barbarian pinned Boris Zhukov; the bout was originally scheduled for the Powers of Pain vs. Zhukov & Nikolai Volkoff Bad News Brown pinned Koko B. Ware Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts) pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - October 23, 1988 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Mr. Perfect defeated Scott Casey Danny Davis defeated Sam Houston The Red Rooster defeated Paul Roma The Big Bossman defeated Ken Patera Ted Dibiase defeated Jim Duggan Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Dino Bravo WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - October 24, 1988 (2,100) The Red Rooster fought Sam Houston to a draw The Barbarian pinned Boris Zhukov Bad News Brown pinned Ken Patera WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass Mr. Perfect pinned Scott Casey Hulk Hogan pinned King Haku
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - October 24, 1988 (12,500) Televised on the MSG Network - included Rod Trongard, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 11/1/88: Paul Roma pinned Danny Davis at 12:22 with a dropkick off the top to the back of Davis' head Prime Time Wrestling - 11/14/88: The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Koko B. Ware with the sidewalk slam at 7:03; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and assaulted him with the nightstick Prime Time Wrestling - 11/1/88: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 12:24 when Smash pinned Jannetty after a clothesline from Ax Hercules defeated Virgil (w/ Ted Dibiase) via submission with the full nelson; after the bout, Hercules fended off an attack from Dibiase The Blue Blazer pinned Steve Lombardi with a moonsault (Owen Hart's MSG debut) WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification when Bobby Heenan interfered; pre-match stipulations stated that if the champion was counted-out, he would lose the title Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan via count-out after Duggan became distracted by Frenchy Martin Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to a time-limit draw Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts) pinned Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) with the DDT at 12:24; after the bout, Roberts held Rude up so Cheryl could slap him twice; moments later, Roberts laid Damien on top of Rude until Rude could roll out of the ring; pre-match stipulations stated that the participants could only make the pin after they hit their respective finishing hold; prior to the bout, Howard Finkel announced that Bobby Heenan would accompany Rude but Heenan never appeared (Jake "The Snake" Roberts: Pick Your Poison)
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - October 25, 1988 Prime Time Wrestling - 11/1/88: The Blue Blazer pinned Boris Zhukov (w/ Nikolai Volkoff) at 7:43 with a crossbody off the top Prime Time Wrestling - 11/1/88: Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Tommy Angel via submission with the shinguard assisted figure-4 at 4:23 WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification when Heenan interfered Saturday Night's Main Event #17 - 10/29/88 on NBC (8.7) - featured opening comments from Jake & Cheryl Roberts, Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan, Slick & the Big Bossman, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart, WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition, Jimmy Hart & Mr. Fuji, and Hulk Hogan, with Miss Elizabeth, regarding their upcoming matches; included Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; featured a video package recapping the Roberts / Rude feud; included Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Rude & Heenan regarding Rude's upcoming match with Roberts and his wearing tights with Cheryl's face on them; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Jake & Cheryl Roberts regarding Jake's upcoming match with Rude: Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts) defeated Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 7:22 when Heenan climbed in the ring and kicked Roberts as Roberts began ripping off Rude's tights, which featured Cheryl's face, after hitting the DDT; after the bout, Andre the Giant came to the ring and threw Roberts to the floor before going over to check on Rude with Heenan; moments later, Roberts took Damien out of his snake bag and scared Andre with it before throwing it on Andre, with Andre then falling down and clutching his chest; after Andre passed out, Jake held Damien in the air as he stood over Andre's body (Best of the WWF Vol. 18) WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji & Jimmy Hart) defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart at 5:58 when Smash pinned Neidhart by hitting him with Jimmy Hart's megaphone when Neidhart grabbed for Raymond Rougeau on the ring apron moments after Jacques & Raymond Rougeau came ringside Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 6:16 with the legdrop; Heenan was helped backstage during the bout after Hogan had pulled him in front of him when Haku was jumping from the apron (Hulk Hogan - Real American) Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Ken Patera at 3:03 with the side suplex The Big Bossman pinned Jim Powers with the sidewalk slam at 2:34 (More Saturday Night's Main Event) WWF Superstars: 11/12/88 - included Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, Tito Santana, Ken Patera, & B. Brian Blair as guests of the Brother Love Show: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) to a double disqualification at 3:03 when the Hart Foundation, who were watching the match from ringside, interfered as Raymond was about to use Jimmy Hart's megaphone Koko B. Ware pinned Mike Williams at 1:52 with the Ghostbuster Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Al Kinsey & Mario Mancini at 2:02 when Tully pinned Mancini with the slingshot suplex Hercules defeated Al Navarro via submission at 1:41 with the backbreaker Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Tommy Causey at 1:55 with a splash Jim Duggan pinned Bob Blackburn at 2:20 with the running clothesline 11/19/88 - included WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth as guests of the Brother Love Show in which Hulk Hogan appeared and helped in chasing Love off the set: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Gene Ligon & George South at 2:34 when Jannetty pinned Ligon with a bridge, following a superkick from Michaels Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Scott Hudson via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:11 Tito Santana pinned Steve Lombardi at 2:06 with the flying forearm The Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Rusty Riddle via submission with the Scorpion Death Lock at 1:33 Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Larry Stevens & Johnny Zeigler at 2:46 when Bret pinned Zeigler following the Hart Attack Brutus Beefcake defeated the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 1:58 when Ron Bass interfered as Beefcake had the sleeper applied on his opponent; eventually, a brawl ensued between the Ultimate Warrior, Beefcake, the Blue Blazer, Jim Brunzell, and Sam Houston against Honky, Bass, Danny Davis, Greg Valentine, and Bad News Brown - with Warrior clearning the ring of the opposition 11/26/88 - included Jack Tunney as a guest of the Brother Love Show, which was interrupted by Bad News Brown, who asked Tunney why he was receiving no title shots, and then accused Tunney of accepting ‘favors’ from Miss Elizabeth; Tunney then shoved Brown and asked how dare he make those accusations with Brown then grabbing Tunney by his shirt, and forcing Tunney to his knees, while threatening him: Jake Roberts pinned John Latu at 3:00 with the DDT Mr. Perfect pinned David Stoudimiere with the Perfect Plex at 2:30 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:15 with the gorilla press slam and splash Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Billy Woods at 1:45 with the Rude Awakening King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan, Ted Dibiase, & Virgil) defeated Hercules via disqualification at 2:32 when Hercules hit Haku with his steel chain; after the match, Hercules chased Heenan, Dibiase, and Virgil backstage with the chain Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Bubba Kirk & Max McGiver at 1:10 when Roma pinned Kirk following a missile dropkick as Powers held Kirk in the air The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned David Isley at 2:56 with the sidewalk slam; after the match, Isley was handcuffed to the top rope and beaten with Bossman's nightstick
WWF @ Salisbury, MD - Wicomico Youth & Civic Center - October 26, 1988 Wrestling Challenge taping: Also included WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior Prime Time Wrestling - 11/1/88: The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned John Ziegler with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll at 2:28 Prime Time Wrestling - 11/15/88: Mr. Perfect pinned Sam Houston with the Perfect Plex at 6:53 Prime Time Wrestling - 11/15/88: Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Steve Lombardi at 6:26 when Powers pinned Lombardi with a powerslam International Wrestling Challenge: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Ken Patera with the Rude Awakening at 7:25 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov at 7:55 when Ax pinned Zhukov following the Decapitation (Demolition) 11/13/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition, Mr. Fuji, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau, Jimmy Hart, Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov, Slick, Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard, Bobby Heenan, & the Conquistadors regarding their participation at the Survivor Series; featured highlights from the Sensational Sherri / Rockin Robin women's title change in Paris, France; included a 'Special Report' segment focusing on the Jake Roberts / Andre the Giant incident from Saturday Night's Main Event; featured closing comments from Jim Duggan and Nikolai Volkoff & Slick regarding their match the following week: The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz at 3:12 with a splash off the top Ron Bass pinned David Isley at 1:37 with the Pedigree Tito Santana pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:54 with the flying forearm Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned David Stoudimiere with the splash at 1:27 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Mario Mancini via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:15 Bret Hart fought Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) to a double count-out at 3:32; after the bout, Jim Neidhart made the save for Bret against Valentine and the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers 11/20/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior & Brutus Beefcake: Jim Duggan pinned Nikolai Volkoff (w/ Slick & Boris Zhukov) at 3:04 with the running clothesline Bad News Brown pinned Dave Paradise with the Ghetto Blaster at 3:20 Hercules defeated Max McGiver via submission with the backbreaker at 3:02 The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Bob Emery at 2:32 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick Jake Roberts pinned Steve Lombardi with the DDT at 2:37 Mr. Perfect pinned Scott Casey at 2:51 with a punch to the face 11/27/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Ted Dibiase & Virgil; featured a replay in full of the Ken Patera / Dino Bravo match from Saturday Night's Main Event: Brutus Beefcake defeated John Latu via submission with the sleeper at 2:47 Tito Santana pinned Al Navarro with the flying forearm at 2:17 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Tommy Angel & Rusty Riddle at 2:25 after a double team move off the top The Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Joe Cruz via submission with the Scorpion Death Lock at 2:01 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Gene Ligon & Larry Stevens at 3:04 when Michaels pinned Stevens after a flying fistdrop from Jannetty's shoulders Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Scott Hudson & Tommy Causey at 2:48 when Blanchard pinned Causey with a slingshot suplex
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - October 27, 1988 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude (DDT vs. Rude Awakening match)
WWF @ Asheville, NC - Civic Center - October 27, 1988 Included Jim Duggan
WWF @ Reno, NV - Lawlor Events Center - October 28, 1988 Included Ron Bass, Bad News Brown, and Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - October 28, 1988 B. Brian Blair defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Paul Roma defeated Danny Davis King Haku defeated Jim Brunzell The Big Bossman defeated Ken Patera Greg Valentine defeated Lanny Poffo (sub. for Scott Casey) via submission with the figure-4 Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts) defeated Rick Rude WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid WWF World Champion Randy Savage fought Andre the Giant to a double count-out
WWF @ Greensboro, NC - Coliseum - October 28, 1988 (2,000) Sam Houston pinned Steve Lombardi The Barbarian pinned Boris Zhukov Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan via count-out Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Jim Powers defeated Conquistador #1 (Jose Luis Rivera) The Red Rooster pinned Hillbilly Jim Hulk Hogan & Hercules defeated Ted Dibiase & Virgil
WWF @ Richmond, VA - Coliseum - October 29, 1988 Included the Red Rooster, Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty, the Powers of Pain, Jim Duggan, and Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Las Vegas, NV - Thomas & Mack Center - October 29, 1988 (3,000) Scott Casey defeated Jose Estrada The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass; after the bout, Bass attacked Beefcake with his spurs until the Blue Blazer and Scott Casey made the save WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin (Robin's title win in Paris earlier in the month had yet to be recognized in the US) Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Tito Santana defeated Akeem via count-out Bad News Brown pinned Koko B. Ware Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Brunzell WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via count-out at 3:15
WWF @ Lakeland, FL - Civic Center Arena - October 29, 1988 B. Brian Blair vs. Iron Mike Sharpe Paul Roma vs. Danny Davis Ken Patera vs. the Big Bossman The Junkyard Dog vs. King Haku Don Muraco vs. Greg Valentine WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Andre The Giant
WWF @ Sioux Falls, SD - Arena - October 30, 1988 Included Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Ft. Myers, FL - Lee Civic Center - October 30, 1988 Included Hulk Hogan
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - October 30, 1988 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid via disqualification Also included Rick Rude
WWF @ Colorado Springs, CO - Broadmoor World Arena - November 3, 1988 Included Jake Roberts
WWF @ Rapid City, SD - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - November 3, 1988 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ Glens Falls, NY - Civic Center - November 3, 1988 Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz The Red Rooster defeated Ken Patera King Haku pinned Jim Brunzell Bad News Brown defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage via disqualification Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin' Robin Bret Hart defeated Jacques Rougeau Ted Dibiase defeated Hercules
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center - November 4, 1988 (18,662) Iron Mike Sharpe defeated B. Brian Blair Koko B. Ware defeated Steve Lombardi Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma The Blue Blazer defeated Danny Davis Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid WWF IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman
- 11/4/88: They Live, starring Roddy Piper, opens in US theaters.
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - November 4, 1988 Lanny Poffo defeated Barry Horowitz Sensational Sherri defeated Rockin Robin Ted Dibiase defeated Hercules The Red Rooster defeated Ken Patera Jim Duggan defeated Bad News Brown Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to a time-limit draw King Haku defeated Jim Brunzell WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification in a lumberjack match
WWF @ Denver, CO - Auditorium - November 4, 1988 (3,000) Mr. Perfect pinned Sam Houston The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Harley Race pinned Scott Casey Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Greg Valentine defeated Steve O Andre the Giant & Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts & Tito Santana via disqualification
WWF @ Terre Haute, IN - Hullman Center - November 5, 1988 Included WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ Boise, ID - Pavilion -November 5, 1988 Sam Houston vs. Mr. Perfect Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. the Conquistadors The Powers of Pain vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov ? (sub for the Junkyard Dog) vs. Akeem ? (sub for Don Muraco) vs. Greg Valentine Jake Roberts & Tito Santana vs. Andre the Giant & Rick Rude
WWF @ Champaign, IL - Assembly Hall - November 5, 1988 (14,000) B. Brian Blair pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Koko B. Ware pinned Steve Lombardi The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification at around the 3-minute mark Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - November 5, 1988 (matinee) (7,100) Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules after Virgil interfered WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin; the title change was not yet recognized in the US The Red Rooster pinned Ken Patera Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan via count-out Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Bad News Brown pinned Jim Brunzell WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned King Haku at 7:53
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - November 5, 1988 (6,500) Televised on NESN - featured Rod Trongard, Superstar Billy Graham, & Sean Mooney on commentary: All American Wrestling - 11/27/88: Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz with a sunset flip Prime Time Wrestling - 11/22/88: The Red Rooster pinned Ken Patera at 8:25 by reversing a powerslam attempt into an inside cradle Jim Neidhart pinned Raymond Rougeau at 2:27 with a roll up as Rougeau attempted a backdrop Jacques Rougeau pinned Bret Hart with a roll up at 11:51 after Raymond Rougeau came out and distracted Hart from the apron; after the bout, the Rougeaus double teamed Hart until Jim Neidhart helped make the save and, with Hart, clear the Rougeaus from the ring Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan via count-out WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin; the title change was not yet recognized in the US Prime Time Wrestling - 11/22/88: King Haku pinned Jim Brunzell at 8:03 with a side kick to the face Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules after Virgil interfered WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Bad News Brown at 7:40 with an inside cradle as Brown attempted a slam; stipulations stated Savage could lose the title via count-out; after the match, Brown attacked the referee before going backstage
WWF @ Billings, MT - Yellowstone Metra - November 6, 1988 Included Jake Roberts
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - November 6, 1988 Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan B. Brian Blair defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Prime Time Wrestling - 11/29/88: Koko B. Ware pinned Steve Lombardi at 7:09 with a missile dropkick The Blue Blazer defeated Danny Davis Prime Time Wrestling - 1/23/89: Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma at 12:14 when Blanchard, the illegal man, pinned Powers with a sunset flip off the top and a clothesline from Anderson (Best of the WWF Vol. 18) WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid when Smash pinned Dynamite after Ax hit a double axe handle from the middle turnbuckle WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man International Wrestling Challenge: Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) via count-out at 8:35 after handcuffing Bossman to the top rope and clotheslining him over the top after Bossman attempted to handcuff Hogan
WWF @ Ottawa, Ontario - Civic Centre - November 6, 1988 Koko B. Ware vs. Steve Lombardi The Blue Blazer defeated Danny Davis B. Brian Blair pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson defeated Paul Roma & B. Brian Blair (sub. for Jim Powers) Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson (sub. for Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid) fought WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition to a double disqualification Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via count-out
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - November 6, 1988 (3,100) The Red Rooster pinned Ken Patera King Haku pinned Jim Brunzell Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau via disqualification WWF Women's Champion Sensational Sherri pinned Rockin Robin; the title change was not yet recognized in the US Bad News Brown defeated WWF World Champion Randy Savage via count-out Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules after Virgil hit Herc with a foreign object
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - November 11, 1988 (12,149) Included Hulk Hogan as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which Hogan ended up bodyslamming both Brother Love and Slick Jacques Rougeau pinned Bret Hart Jim Neidhart pinned Raymond Rougeau Akeem defeated Jim Duggan via count-out Dino Bravo defeated SD Jones (sub. for the Junkyard Dog) Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification
WWF @ Albuquerque, NM - Tingley Coliseum - November 11, 1988 Scott Casey defeated Steve Lombardi The Red Rooster defeated Jim Brunzell Bad News Brown pinned Ken Patera Tito Santana pinned Harley Race Ted Dibiase defeated Hercules after Virgil interfered The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Barry Horowitz pinned Lanny Poffo Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - November 12, 1988 (12,062) Televised on the PRISM Network - featured Dick Graham, Rod Trongard, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 11/22/88: The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis at 7:51 with a splash off the top Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Jim Duggan as Martin held Duggan's feet down during the cover Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass WWF IC Champion Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification when the challenger threw powder in the Warrior's face Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau at 10:03 when Bret pinned Jacques with a reverse roll up; there were two referees for the match; the second referee made the pinfall as the first tried to break up a fight between Raymond and Neidhart Prime Time Wrestling - 11/22/88: Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned SD Jones at 4:35 with the splash Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) via count-out after handcuffing Bossman to the top rope and clotheslining him over the top
WWF @ San Bernadino, CA - November 12, 1988 (2,000; sell out) Barry Horowitz pinned Lanny Poffo The Red Rooster defeated Jim Brunzell Bad News Brown pinned Ken Patera Scott Casey defeated Steve Lombardi Tito Santana defeated Harley Race via disqualification Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Bakersfield, CA - Civic Auditorium - November 13, 1988 Harley Race defeated Louie Spicolli Steve Lombardi defeated Lanny Poffo Scott Casey defeated Barry Horowitz The Red Rooster defeated Jim Brunzell Bad News Brown defeated Ken Patera Tito Santana defeated the Big Bossman via disqualification Ted Dibiase defeated Hercules The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude in a hold vs. hold bout
WWF @ Spokane, WA - Coliseum - November 13, 1988 B. Brian Blair vs. Iron Mike Sharpe Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. the Conquistadors Sam Houston vs. Mr. Perfect Koko B. Ware vs. King Haku Don Muraco vs. Greg Valentine WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid WWF World Champions Randy Savage vs. Andre The Giant
WWF @ Binghamton, NY - Broome County Arena - November 13, 1988 (1,700) The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan via count-out Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Akeem defeated SD Jones WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification when Jimmy Hart hit the champion with Honky's guitar as Warrior had the challenger in a gorilla press
WWF @ Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Palace - November 14, 1988 (3,300) Akeem defeated Tony Garea Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan via count-out Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - November 15, 1988 (14,600; 12,200 paid; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Mr. Perfect pinned Lee Hansen King Haku pinned Eric Simms WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Randy Tyler Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via count-out Jake Roberts (w/ Cheryl Roberts) pinned Rick Rude with the DDT; pre-match stipulations stated that the wrestlers could only attempt a pin after hitting their respective finisher; after the bout, Cheryl slapped Rude several times before Roberts wrapped Damien around his opponent Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) via count-out after handcuffing Bossman to the top rope and clotheslining him over the top to the outside after Bossman attempted to use the cuffs on Hogan Prime Time Wrestling - 11/22/88: Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Tito Santana via disqualification at 11:59 when Hercules interfered; after the bout, Hercules and Santana cleared Dibiase and Virgil from the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 12/5/88: Ron Bass pinned Ken Patera at 7:24 with an elbow drop after a running kneelift to the back Prime Time Wrestling - 12/5/88: The Blue Blazer & Koko B. Ware defeated the Conquistadors at 8:57 when Koko scored the pin with a missile dropkick Prime Time Wrestling - 11/29/88: Akeem, Nikolai Volkoff, & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Sam Houston, Paul Roma, & Jim Powers when Akeem pinned Houston with a splash at 8:49 12/3/88 - included WWF World Champion Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth as guests of the Brother Love Show: Brutus Beefcake defeated Chuck Campbell via submission with the sleeper at 2:08 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Ricki Ataki at 1:34 with the airplane spin and side slam Harley Race pinned Jim Gorman at 1:46 with a fisherman suplex; prior to the bout, Race did an untelevised promo saying he wanted to regain his throne from King Haku and that Bobby Heenan never visited him or contacted him while he was injured Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Barry Horowitz & Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:16 when Bret pinned Horowitz following the Hart Attack Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Louie Spicolli with a splash at 1:22 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Nito Gomez at 1:25 with the Rude Awakening 12/10/88 - included footage of Hulk Hogan and Slick on the Brother Love show from SNME: Jim Duggan pinned Darryl Peterson at 1:53 with the running clothesline Jake Roberts pinned the Black Knight at 2:37 with the DDT Bad News Brown pinned Frankie Valdez at 1:58 with the Ghetto Blaster The Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Scott Casey via submission with the Scorpion Death Lock at 2:33 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty fought Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) to a no contest when all four men began brawling on the floor prior to the match beginning; eventually, both teams battled their way backstage with numerous referees and officials trying to seperate them Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Lanny Poffo via submission with the Million $ Dream at 1:50 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) Sam Houston & Stefan Diablo at 3:37 when Raymond pinned Diablo after a double team move off the top 12/17/88 - included Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Nick Ferrari & Art Penna at 2:45 when Ax pinned Penna with the Decapitation; prior to the bout, an untelevised Brother Love Show segment took place with Demolition as guests; during the segment, Brother Love said they couldn't win a match without the help of Mr. Fuji; to prove him wrong, Mr. Fuji went to the back and Demolition wrestled the match without him; this was done to explain his absence at ringside since the bout would air after the Survivor Series where Fuji and Demolition split up Hercules defeated Steve Lombardi via submission with the backbreaker at 1:27 Mr. Perfect pinned Nito Gomez with the Perfect Plex at 2:05 King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Frankie Valdez with a side kick at 1:42 The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Pete Kitchum at 1:36 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope and beat him with the nightstick WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Conquistador #1 with the gorilla press slam / splash combo at 1:32 Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Paul Brown & Rex Farmer at 4:10 when Brown submitted to Valentine's figure-4, applied while wearing the Heartbreaker shin guard
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - November 16, 1988 (15,900) Prime Time Wrestling - 11/22/88: Harley Race pinned Alex Knight at 3:44 with a suplerplex Prime Time Wrestling - 11/29/88: Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) defeated Jim Gordman & Stefan DeLeon in a handicap match at 2:18 by pinning both men after hitting side suplexes on each Sam Houston pinned Steve Lombardi Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) via disqualification at 8:30 when Slick interfered after Hogan hit the legdrop Saturday Night's Main Event #18 - 11/26/88 on NBC (9.4) - included opening comments from WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan, WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth, Ted Dibiase with Virgil, and Hulk Hogan regarding the upcoming program; featured Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Mr. Fuji & Super Ninja #1 regarding Ninja's upcoming match with the Warrior; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with the Warrior regarding his upcoming title defense; included footage of Heenan selling Hercules' contract to Dibiase the previous month; featured Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Dibiase and Virgil regarding Virgil's upcoming match with Hercules; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hercules regarding his match with Virgil; featured an ad for the WrestleMania VCR game; included footage from the previous month's Saturday Night's Main Event of Jake Roberts scaring Andre with Damien; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Andre & Heenan regarding last month's incident and facing Savage for the WWF World Title; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Savage & Elizabeth regarding Savage's upcoming match with Andre; featured a promo from Hogan regarding facing Slick on the Brother Love Show; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Jim Duggan regarding his upcoming flag match with Boris Zhukov, during which Duggan said he wouldn't allow any other flags to be waved in the arenas, including that of Dino Bravo's Quebec flag; featured footage of Hogan appearing the previous month on the Brother Love Show, during which he was attacked by the Big Bossman, who beat him with the nightstick and handcuffed him to the steel barrier; included Slick as a guest of the Brother Love Show, instead of the scheduled Hogan, with Love then introducing Hogan and asked him about the recent beating he took from the Bossman, with Love cutting Hogan off as he went to answer; as Hogan threatened Love, Love responded by saying it would only take one phone call to the Bossman for Hogan to get another beating; Hogan then threw Slick to the floor, slammed Love, pulled a pair of handcuffs out of his kneepad, handcuffed Love to the top rope, and clotheslined him out of the ring (Best of the WWF Vol. 18); featured Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Jimmy Hart, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau in which Hart announced the Rougeaus were now living in America, with the Rougeaus then talking in southern accents to celebrate moving to the US; included Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Andre & Heenan over Jake Roberts costing him the WWF World Title, during which Andre grabbed Ventura to claim he wasn't afraid of snakes; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Roberts regarding Andre; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan regarding his appearance on the Brother Love Show and feud with the Bossman; featured Steve Winwood's "Higher Love" as the closing theme song, with clips of Hogan on the Brother Love Show: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Super Ninja #1 (Rip Oliver) (w/ Mr. Fuji) at 2:11 with the gorilla press slam and splash (Ninja's only appearance) Hercules pinned Virgil (w/ Ted Dibiase) with a powerslam at 3:20; after the bout, Hercules threw Virgil onto Dibiase on the floor and held Dibiase off by swinging his chair inside the ring; moments later, Dibiase berated Virgil for the loss as they made their way backstage WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) fought Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) to a double disqualification at 8:51 when Jake Roberts came ringside and scared Heenan into the ring; at around the 5-minute mark, Roberts came ringside with Damien and put the bag underneath the ring before being told to go backstage by the referee; once Heenan eventually found the bag, Andre instructed him to take it to the back, which is what he was attempting to do until Jake returned; after the bout, Savage tossed Heenan into Andre, causing Andre to fall backwards and have his arms entangled in the ring ropes; moments later, Savage threw Heenan to the floor and Jake entered the ring with Damien; Andre was able to free himself from the ropes before Roberts had a chance to assault him with Damien (More Saturday Night's Main Event, Best of the WWF: Saturday Night's Main Event, Best of Saturday Night's Main Event) Jim Duggan pinned Boris Zhukov at 2:27 in a flag match with the running clothesline; Duggan used "The Star Spangled Banner" as his entrance music for the match; early in the match, Jesse Ventura said he had a secret about Jimmy Hart, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau; after the bout, the American flag was lowered from the rafters, with Duggan then saluting it as the National Anthem played ("Hacksaw" Jim Duggan) Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers at 3:05 when Raymond pinned Roma following Jacques' Bombs Away Wrestling Challenge: 12/4/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan; featured the announcement that Bad News Brown had been fined $20,000 for attacking WWF President Jack Tunney the previous week; Brown would have been suspended but WWF World Champion Randy Savage objected, saying he wanted to settle his score with Brown in the ring: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Steve Lombardi & Barry Horowitz at 5:11 when Jannetty pinned Horowitz with a crossbody off the top as Michaels held the opponent in the air for a suplex Koko B. Ware pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with the Ghostbuster at 2:47 Ron Bass pinned Louie Spicolli at 1:36 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass attacked his opponent with Miss Betsy and hung him over the top rope The Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Sam Houston via submission with the Scorpion Death Lock at 2:46 Mr. Perfect pinned Frank Valdez at 2:29 with the Perfect Plex 12/11/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Scott Casey with the Rude Awakening at 2:10 The Blue Blazer pinned Steve Lombardi with a moonsault off the top at 3:11 The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Jim Gorman iwth the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the middle rope outside the ring and beat him with the nightstick Tito Santana pinned the Black Knight with the flying forearm at 1:59 Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Ricky Ataki at 2:05 with a splash Hercules defeated Darryl Peterson via submission with the backbreaker at 1:44 12/18/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jake Roberts: Brutus Beefcake defeated Jim Atkinson via submission with the sleeper at 2:20 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Jim Brunzell & Lanny Poffo at 3:42 when Blanchard pinned Brunzell with a slingshot suplex Bad News Brown pinned Vito Gomez with the Ghetto Blaster at 1:45 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Tim Horner via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:38 King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Scott Casey with the side kick to the face at 1:49
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - November 17, 1988 (10,000) Televised on Z Channel - featured Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan on commentary: The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis with a splash off the top at 10:54 Prime Time Wrestling - 11/29/88: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors at 15:35 when Michaels scored the pin with a crossbody Prime Time Wrestling - 11/29/88: Bad News Brown pinned Ken Patera at 5:58 with the Ghetto Blaster Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass at 9:09 with a crossbody; after the bout, Bass began choking Beefcake with his whip, Miss Betsy, until Beefcake escaped and grabbed the whip himself; the bottom rope broke during the match Hulk Hogan defeated Big Bossman (w/ Slick) via count-out at 9:17 after handcuffing Bossman to the top rope and clotheslining him over the top to the outside after Bossman attempted to use the handcuffs on Hogan Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers at 13:59 when Anderson pinned Roma following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back Hercules defeated Virgil (w/ Ted Dibiase) via submission with the full nelson at 3:22; after the bout, Dibiase hit Hercules in the back with a chair but Hercules refused to break the hold; moments later, Dibiase attempted to choke Hercules with his own chain but Herc grabbed the chain away WWF IC Champion Ultimate Warrior pinned the Honky Tonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) in a no DQ, no count-out match at 8:46 after throwing Hart off the top rope onto the challenger; prior to the match, Warrior carried Hart backstage, with Hart returning ringside mid-way through the bout
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Kiel Auditorium - November 18, 1988 (9,600; sell out) The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Bad News Brown pinned Ken Patera Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out Hercules defeated Virgil via submission WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification
WWF @ Nashville, TN - Auditorium - November 18, 1988 Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - November 19, 1988 (3,000) The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors The Big Bossman pinned Hillbilly Jim at the 52-second mark Bad News Brown pinned Ken Patera WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers Ted Dibiase defeated Hercules Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass
WWF @ Cadillac, MI - Wexford Civic Center - November 1988 Sam Houston pinned Steve Lombardi WWF Women's Champion Rockin' Robin pinned Sensational Sherri The Red Rooster pinned Scott Casey Tito Santana defeated King Haku via disqualification The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Greg Valentine fought Ron Garvin to a double count-out Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - November 20, 1988 The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors The Big Bossman pinned Hillbilly Jim Bad News Brown pinned Ken Patera WWF IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior defeated The Honkytonk Man via disqualification when Jimmy Hart interfered Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers Brutus Beefcake vs. Ron Bass Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules
WWF @ Fayetteville, NC - Cumberland County Memorial Arena - November 20, 1988 Dino Bravo pinned Jim Duggan with a knee to the back; the referee failed to notice Duggan's foot on the ropes during the cover; after the contest, Duggan chased Bravo out of the ring with his 2x4 and hit Frenchy Martin with the weapon Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Harley Race pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Mr. Perfect pinned Koko B. Ware Jim Duggan won a 17-man battle royal
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - November 20, 1988 (2,500) The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules after Virgil interfered The Big Bossman defeated Hillbilly Jim WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown
WWF @ Grand Rapids, MI - November 20, 1988 (4,300) Sam Houston pinned Steve Lombardi WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri Greg Valentine fought Ron Garvin to a double count-out Tito Santana defeated King Haku via disqualification The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov The Red Rooster defeated Scott Casey Jake Roberts pinned Rick Rude following the DDT
WWF @ Kitchener, Ontario - Memorial Auditorium - November 21, 1988 Sam Houston pinned Steve Lombardi The Red Rooster defeated Scott Casey Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a double count-out The Powers of Pain defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Tito Santana defeated King Haku via disqualification Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass
WWF @ Columbia, SC - Township Auditorium - November 21, 1988 Lanny Poffo vs. Barry Horowitz B. Brian Blair vs. Harley Race Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. the Conquistadors Koko B. Ware vs. Mr. Perfect WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Hara Arena - November 22, 1988 Lanny Poffo vs. Barry Horowitz Ken Patera vs. Bad News Brown B. Brian Blair vs. Harley Race WWF Women's Champion Rockin' Robin vs. Sensational Sherri Hercules vs. Virgil (w/ Ted Dibiase) Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo (flag match) WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Oshawa, Ontario - Civic Auditorium - November 22, 1988
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Coliseum - November 23, 1988 (6,500) The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Conquistadors Mr. Perfect defeated Koko B. Ware Hillbilly Jim defeated Jose Estrada Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma Jake Roberts defeated Rick Rude WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out
WWF @ Kingston, Ontario - Memorial Arena - November 23, 1988 Sam Houston vs. Steve Lombardi The Powers of Pain vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Brutus Beefcake vs. Ron Bass
Survivor Series 88 - Richfield, OH - Coliseum - November 24, 1988 (13,500) Thanksgiving Night Pay-per-view bouts - featured Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included Sean Mooney conducting a backstage interview with Bad News Brown regarding his walking out on his team earlier in the show, during which Brown said Survivor Series meant nothing to him compared to the WWF World Title; Brown then said he had been undefeated and won the WrestleMania IV battle royal and didn't know why he had not received a title shot already against WWF World Champion Randy Savage; featured Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Mr. Fuji, the Warlord, & the Barbarian regarding their newfound partnership and plan to take the WWF Tag Team Titles from Demolition; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Andre the Giant, Rick Rude, Frenchy Martin, Bobby Heenan, Harley Race, & Curt Hennig regarding their upcoming match; featured Mooney conducting a backstage interview with Savage, Hulk Hogan, Elizabeth, Koko B. Ware, with Frankie, Hillbilly Jim, & Hercules regarding their upcoming match; included the announcement the 1989 Royal Rumble, featuring a 30-man Rumble match, would air on pay-per-view Jan. 15, 1989; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with the Big Bossman, Akeem, Slick, Heenan, the Red Rooster, Virgil, & King Haku regarding their upcoming match: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, the Blue Blazer, Jim Brunzell, Sam Houston, and Brutus Beefcake defeated the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart), Greg Valentine, Ron Bass, Bad News Brown, and Danny Davis in an elimination match at 17:51; Beefcake defeated Davis via submission with the sleeper at 1:17; Bad News pinned Brunzell with the Ghetto Blaster at 5:13 after Brunzell hit the corner; Bad News was counted-out at 7:52 when he walked out of the match after Valentine accidentally struck him, with the two then arguing; Bass pinned Houston at 10:12 by blocking a monkey flip out of the corner and hitting a running powerslam; Valentine defeated the Blazer via submission with the figure-4 at 11:22 after Honky pushed Blazer off the top behind the referee's back; Beefcake and Honky were both counted-out at 15:42 when Beefcake applied the sleeper after both men fell out to the floor; Warrior pinned Bass with a running double axe handle at 17:28; Warrior pinned Valentine with a running double axe handle The Barbarian & the Warlord, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart, Davey Boy Smith & the Dynamite Kid, Jim Powers & Paul Roma, and Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (w/ Mr. Fuji), the Conquistadors, Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan), Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart), and Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov in an elimination match at 42:25; Slick was announced to be in the corner of Volkoff & Zhukov but did not appear; no mention was made as to why by the commentary team; Hart pinned Raymond at 5:37 by blocking a backdrop attempt and using an inside cradle; Zhukov pinned Powers at 15:35 when the momentum of a crossbody off the top put Zhukov on top; Jannetty pinned Zhukov at 17:19 with a sunset flip into the ring after a blow to the midsection by Michaels; Blanchard pinned Hart at 27:08 by lifting his shoulder out of a German suplex into a bridge, with Hart pinning himself; Michaels & Jannetty fought Anderson & Blanchard to a double disqualification at around the 29-minute mark at for brawling in the ring and shoving referees Tim White and Earl Hebner; following the decision, both teams brawled their way down the aisle; Smash pinned Dynamite with a clothesline at 36:18 after Dynamite missed a headbutt off the top; Demolition Smash was counted-out at 39:48 after Fuji pulled the rope down with his cane, causing Smash to fall out to the floor; after the decision, Demolition Ax argued with Fuji, with the two shoving each other until Fuji attacked Ax with the cane; Smash the grabbed Fuji, allowing Ax to slam him on the floor; moments later, after Demolition left ringside, the Warlord & the Barbarian tended to Fuji and helped him to their corner; the Barbarian pinned a Conquistador with a running headbutt off the ropes after Fuji tripped the Conquistador from the floor; after the bout, the Warlord & the Barbarian hoisted Fuji on their shoulders and celebrated until Demolition returned to the ring and cleared the other three from ringside (Dynamite's last appearance; Smith's last appearance for 2 years) Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan), Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin), Mr. Perfect, Harley Race, and Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts, Ken Patera, Jim Duggan, Tito Santana, and Scott Casey (sub. for B. Brian Blair) in an elimination match at 32:08; Rude pinned Patera at 8:20 with the Rude Awakening after kicking Patera in the face; Bravo pinned Casey with the side suplex at 9:29; Santana pinned Race with the flying forearm at 15:25; Andre pinned Santana at 16:49 by blocking a sunset flip and using a sit-down splash; Duggan was disqualified at 23:29 after hitting Bravo with the 2X4 after Martin attacked Duggan on the floor; Roberts pinned Rude at 30:52 with the DDT after pulling Rude's tights down as Rude attempted to tag in Andre; Andre was disqualified at 31:46 for refusing to break a choke on Roberts; Hennig pinned Roberts; after the match, Roberts scared Andre, Hennig, Bravo, & Martin from ringside with Damien Hulk Hogan, WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth), Koko B. Ware, Hillbilly Jim, and Hercules defeated the Big Bossman (w/ Slick), Akeem, Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil), King Haku, and the Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) in an elimination match at 30:11; Savage pinned the Rooster with the flying elbowsmash at 6:10 after a slam by Hogan; after the decision, Heenan yelled at Rooster; Akeem pinned Hillbilly Jim with a clothesline and splash at 9:54; Bossman pinned Koko at 11:45 with the sidewalk slam after Koko missed a splash in the corner; Dibiase pinned Hercules at 16:35 with a knee to the back, roll up, and using the tights for leverage after Hercules became distracted by Virgil on the apron; Savage pinned Dibiase at 16:57 with a roll up as Dibiase was distracted by Hercules on the floor; the Bossman was counted-out at 23:17 as he and Akeem double teamed Hogan on the floor and handcuffed him to the bottom rope; Akeem was disqualified at 25:01 for pushing referee Earl Hebner as Akeem and Bossman double teamed Savage in the ring; Slick remained ringside until moments later when Haku accidentally kicked him off the apron to the floor; moments later, Elizabeth took the handcuff keys from slick and freed Hogan from the ring rope; Hogan pinned Haku with the boot to the face, bodyslam, and legdrop; after the match, Savage appeared to be upset for Hogan celebrating with Elizabeth (Hulk Still Rules)
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - November 25, 1988 (9,800) Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri Greg Valentine fought Tito Santana to a draw Akeem defeated SD Jones WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Powers of Pain to a double disqualification at 5:17 Nikolai Volkoff pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Hercules pinned Virgil Mr. Perfect pinned Paul Roma Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via disqualification at 10:46
WWF @ Pensacola, FL - Civic Center - November 25, 1988 Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis The Blue Blazer vs. King Haku Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Brutus Beefcake vs. Ron Bass Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude (DDT vs. Rude Awakening match) Also included 1 other match
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - November 25, 1988 Jim Powers defeated Conquistador #1 The Red Rooster defeated Koko B. Ware Bad News Brown defeated Jim Brunzell Jim Duggan fought Dino Bravo to a no contest Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart The Honkytonk Man defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena - November 26, 1988 Jim Powers defeated Conquistador #1 Boris Zhukov defeated the Shadow Bad News Brown pinned Hillbilly Jim The Red Rooster pinned Koko B. Wrae Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart & Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Tulsa, OK - Convention Center - November 26, 1988 Included Rick Rude
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - November 26, 1988 (19,700; sell out) Televised on the MSG Network - included Rod Trongard, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz with a sunset flip Prime Time Wrestling - 12/5/88: Mr. Perfect pinned Paul Roma with the Perfect Plex at 8:35; after the bout, Mr. Fuji came to the ring and announced he was the new manager of the Powers of Pain before hitting Roma with his Roma retaliated which brought out the Powers of Pain who attacked him until he had to be taken from ringside on a stretcher Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules after hitting him with a foreign object; after the bout, Hercules fought off Dibiase and Virgil and chased them backstage Akeem pinned SD Jones with a splash WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Powers of Pain to a double disqualification Prime Time Wrestling - 12/5/88: Nikolai Volkoff pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 5:27 with a roll up Prime Time Wrestling - 12/5/88: Tito Santana fought Greg Valentine to a time-limit draw; prior to the match, Freddie Blassie was introduced to the crowd and did guest commentary for the bout; after the bout, Santana cleared Valentine from the ring WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Sensational Sherri with a sunset flip Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out after Hogan handcuffed his opponent to the ring rope and clotheslined him over the top
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - Onondoga War Memorial - November 27, 1988 Included WWF World Champion Randy Savage
WWF @ Little Rock, AR - War Memorial - November 27, 1988 Included Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - November 27, 1988 Lanny Poffo defeated Barry Horowitz Mr. Perfect defeated Paul Roma Greg Valentine fought Tito Santana to a time-limit draw Nikolai Volkoff defeated SD Jones Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out WWF Women's Champion Rockin' Robin pinned Sensational Sherri Hercules defeated Virgil via submission with the full nelson WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Powers of Pain to a double disqualification
WWF @ Rochester, NY - War Memorial - November 27, 1988 (4,000) The Red Rooster pinned Jim Powers Bad News Brown pinned Koko B. Ware Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned the Honkytonk Man Dino Bravo pinned Jim Duggan Boris Zhukov pinned Iron Mike Sharpe WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Akeem
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - December 2, 1988 (5,000) Barry Horowitz pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Boris Zhukov pinned George Phillips (sub. for the Blue Blazer) Harley Race defeated SD Jones Pete Doherty defeated Conquistador #1 Greg Valentine defeated Tito Santana via count-out Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to a draw Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage & Hercules defeated Ted Dibiase & Virgil
WWF @ Cape Girardeau, MO - Show Me Center - December 2, 1988 (2,000) Sam Houston defeated Danny Davis Paul Roma defeated Nikolai Volkoff Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Steve Lombardi defeated Scott Casey WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man Rick Rude defeated Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Ken Patera) Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty co-won a battle royal; other participants included Rick Rude, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Bad News Brown, Nikolai Volkoff, Danny Davis, Sam Houston, Scott Casey, and Steve Lombardi
WWF @ Moncton, New Brunswick - Coliseum - December 3, 1988 Tito Santana fought Greg Valentine to a draw Virgil defeated Buddy Lane Raymond Rougeau won an 18-man battle royal by last eliminating Jim Duggan after Jacques Rougeau interfered; due to prematch stipulations, Raymond earned a world title shot in the main event Boris Zhukov defeated George Skaaland Harley Race defeated Richard Charland Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to a double disqualification Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification Lanny Poffo defeated Conquistador #1 WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Raymond Rougeau with an inside cradle
WWF @ Omaha, NE - Civic Auditorium - December 3, 1988 (5,384) Sam Houston pinned Nikolai Volkoff Scott Casey defeated Steve Lombardi Paul Roma defeated Danny Davis Rick Rude defeated Hillbilly Jim Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Bad News Brown pinned Omar Atlas at the 38-second mark WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man at 5:09
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - December 3, 1988 (8,500) Televised on NESN - included Rod Trongard, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 12/19/88: Jim Powers pinned Jose Estrada at 13:15 with a sunset flip out of the corner Prime Time Wrestling - 12/12/88: King Haku pinned SD Jones at 5:47 with a side kick to the face; after the bout, Mr. Fuji came out and announced he was the new manager of the Powers of Pain, both of whom then attacked Jones from behind and left him lying in the ring; moments thereafter, Jones refused to be taken out on a stretch and was instead helped from the ring by two paramedics Prime Time Wrestling - 12/26/88: Mr. Perfect pinned Tim Horner at 9:44 with the Perfect Plex Prime Time Wrestling - 12/19/88: Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Barry Horowitz at 11:46 with an elbow drop after Sharpe ducked and Horowitz ran into the ring ropes Prime Time Wrestling - 12/12/88: Koko B. Ware fought the Red Rooster to a 20-minute time limit draw at 19:02 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) to a double disqualification at 5:40 when Fuji came into the ring and attempted to hit Smash with his cane but ended up dropping it after being confronted by Ax; after the bout, Ax used the cane to clear Warlord from the ring and then broke the weapon in half Prime Time Wrestling - 12/12/88: Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Pete Doherty at 3:30 witha splash Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass at 9:29 with a crossbody; after the bout, Bass attacked Beefcake with Miss Betsy but Beefcake ended up chasing him from the ring with Bass' own spurs Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) via count-out at around the 10-minute mark after handcuffing Bossman to the top rope and clotheslining him over the ropes to the outside after Bossman attempted to use the handcuffs on Hogan
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - December 4, 1988 (2,700) Jim Powers pinned Jose Estrada The Red Rooster defeated George Skaaland Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart; Brother Love was the guest referee for the bout King Haku pinned SD Jones Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification Barry Horowitz pinned Iron Mike Sharpe WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Akeem at 4:09
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - December 4, 1988 (matinee) (15,000) Mr. Perfect defeated Koko B. Ware Richard Charland defeated Conquistador #1 Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan Tito Santana fought Greg Valentine to a 20-minute draw Harley Race defeated Lanny Poffo (sub. for Ron Garvin) Hercules defeated Virgil Boris Zhukov defeated Tim Harden (sub. for the Blue Blazer) Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out
WWF @ Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum - December 4, 1988 (13,500) Prime Time Wrestling - 12/19/88: Tim Horner pinned Johnny K-9 with a powerslam Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via disqualification at the 20-minute mark; this bout lasted so long in order to allow the other talent to arrive from Montreal in time for their matches on the card Virgil (w/ Ted Dibiase) pinned Hercules at 3:36 after Dibiase interfered as Hercules had the backbreaker submission applied and hit Hercules with a chair, moments after the referee was knocked down; after the bout, Jim Duggan made the save against Dibiase and Virgil Tito Santana defeated Greg Valentine via count-out Prime Time Wrestling - 12/12/88: Mr. Perfect pinned Jose Luis Rivera with the Perfect Plex at 6:11 Prime Time Wrestling - 12/26/88: Ted Dibiase pinned Koko B. Ware with a small package at 6:20 Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo
WWF @ Des Moines, IA - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - December 4, 1988 Bad News Brown defeated an unknown Scott Casey defeated Steve Lombardi Nikolai Volkoff defeated Sam Houston Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Rick Rude defeated Hillbilly Jim WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man Jake Roberts defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Ft. Myers, FL - Lee Civic Center - December 5, 1988 Scott Casey vs. Barry Horowitz Jose Estrada vs. Danny Davis Ron Garvin vs. Iron Mike Sharpe Paul Roma vs. Mr. Perfect The Blue Blazer vs. King Haku Koko B. Ware vs. Rick Rude Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. the Honkytonk Man Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Ft. Pierce, FL - St. Lucie County Civic Center - December 5, 1988 Included Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Daytona Beach, FL - Ocean Center - December 6, 1988 (10,000+; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Also included WWF World Champion Randy Savage Prime Time Wrestling - 12/12/88: Hercules defeated Boris Zhukov via submission with the backbreaker at 6:14 Prime Time Wrestling - 12/12/88: Ron Garvin pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a piledriver at 3:24 Prime Time Wrestling - 12/19/88: Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Koko B. Ware & Scott Casey when Raymond pinned Casey at 6:44 following a double team move off the top Prime Time Wrestling - 1/2/89: Danny Davis pinned Jim Powers at 6:53 with a reverse roll up and grabbing the tights for leverage 12/24/88: Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Juan Valdez with a splash at 2:16 The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Joe Cruz & Lanny Poffo at 3:12 when Barbarian pinned Cruz with a flying clothesline as Warlord held Cruz in the air with a suplex Jim Duggan pinned Tony Suber with the running clothesline at 2:08 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned an unknown with the Rude Awakening at 1:40 Bad News Brown pinned Bob Emery at the 23 second mark with the Ghetto Blaster; after the bout, Brown continued attacking his opponent before challenging WWF World Champion Randy Savage to come out and fight him; moments thereafter, Savage appeared and the two briefly brawled in the ring before they were sperated by several other wrestlers Ron Garvin pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:21 with the Garvin Stomp and a piledriver (Garvin's debut) Ron Bass pinned Martin Roy with the Pedigree at 2:19; after the bout, Bass attacked Roy with his whip 1/7/89 - included Brutus Beefcake as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which he showed off the various haircuts he may choose to give Ron Bass at Saturday Night's Main Event: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Rusty Brooks at 2:31 when Ax pinned Brooks following the Decapitation Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Scott Casey via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:09 Jake Roberts pinned Pete Sanchez at 2:07 with the DDT The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Bill Mulkey at 1:46 with the sidewalk slam; ater the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent to the ring rope and beat him with the nightstick Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Tim Horner & George South at 2:21 when Anderson pinned South following a spike piledriver Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 4:38 after Honky knocked Bret out with a guitar shot to the back of the head 1/14/89 - included the Honkytonk Man, Greg Valentine, & Jimmy Hart as guests of the Brother Love Show: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Rusty Riddle & Trent Knight at 2:15 when Jannetty pinned Knight with an elbow as Michaels held Knight on his shoulders King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jose Luis Rivera with a diving headbutt from the middle turnbuckle at 1:28 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Jose Estrada at 1:50 with the gorilla press slam / splash combo Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Omar Atlas at 1:25 with the side suplex
WWF @ Tampa, FL - SunDome - December 7, 1988 (9,176) Wrestling Challenge taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 12/26/88: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Pete Sanchez & the Gladiator at 3:11 when Michaels pinned Sanchez following a splash from Jannetty's shoulders Mr. Perfect pinned Koko B. Ware with the Perfect Plex (the bout was redone later in the show) WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated the Big Bossman via count-out Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification WWF Superstars - 12/24/88 - Included the Brother Love Show with guests Big John Studd and Bobby Heenan, with Studd telling Heenan he wanted nothing to do with him Wrestling Challenge - 12/25/88 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Mr. Perfect: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned John Latu at 2:54 with the press slam / splash combo The Honkytonk Man & Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated George South & Jose Luis Rivera at 3:30 when South submitted to Valentine's shin guard assisted figure-4 after Honky hit the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Jake Roberts pinned Rusty Brooks at 2:17 with the DDT Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Mario Mancini after hitting two side suplexes at 1:39 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Danny Brazil & Rusty Riddle at 2:08 when Ax pinned Brazil following the Decapitation Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jose Estrada & Iron Mike Sharpe at 3:20 when Jannetty pinned Estrada with a crossbody off the top as Michaels held Estrada up for a suplex The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned David Heath at 1:13 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed his opponent's arms together and hung him over the ringpost, beating him with the nightstick 1/1/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan; the remainder of the episode was a 1988 Year in Review special: Saturday Night's Main Event #19 - 1/7/89 on NBC - included opening comments from WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart, Brutus Beefcake, Akeem & Slick, and Hulk Hogan regarding their upcoming matches; featured Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage with Ron Bass regarding his upcoming match with Beefcake; featured a video package highlighting the feud between Beefcake and Bass; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Beefcake regarding his upcoming bout; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Akeem, the Big Bossman, & Slick regarding Akeem's upcoming match with Hogan; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan & Miss Elizabeth, in which Hogan brought out WWF World Champion Randy Savage who he said would watch his back against Akeem & Bossman; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Honky & Hart regarding Honky's upcoming match with the Warrior; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with the Warrior regarding his upcoming title defense; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Slick, Bossman, & Akeem regarding the beating they gave Hogan, with Slick implying Hogan & Savage weren't as tight as they appeared to be; featured Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Bobby Heenan & the Red Rooster, during which Heenan said he would make the Rooster successful despite Rooster's limited abilities; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Curt Hennig regarding his finisher, the Perfect Plex; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan, Savage, & Elizabeth in which Hogan said Savage was there for them when he needed him and Savage said the pain Hogan felt in the ring was what he felt backstage: Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass in a hair vs. hair match via submission with the sleeper at 7:40 after avoiding a clothesline; after the commercial break, Beefcake cut Bass' hair and shaved it inside the ring while Bass was still knocked out; after Bass came to, he ran backstage to find Beefcake (More Saturday Night's Main Event) Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Akeem (w/ Slick & the Big Bossman) via disqualification at around the 8-minute mark when Bossman hit Hogan with his nightstick as Hogan ran the ropes, attempting the legdrop; prior to the bout, Gene Okerlund and WWF World Champion Randy Savage - watching on backstage - took note of Hogan opening the ropes for Elizabeth; mid-way through the contest, as Hogan was being double teamed by Akeem & Bossman while the referee was knocked out, Okerlund and Savage were shown watching backstage but Savage said Hogan would be okay; moments later, Elizabeth ran backstage to find Savage, with Savage repeatedly telling her he had confidence in Hogan and he would be okay; Elizabeth then returned ringside alone; after the contest, Bossman choked Hogan with his nightstick and then grabbed hold of Elizabeth, with Savage then clearing the ring with a steel chair; moments later, Savage took exception with Elizabeth tending to Hogan's injuries (More Saturday Night's Main Event) WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 5:07 with a flying shoulderblock after avoiding a clothesline (The Ultimate Warrior, Best of Saturday Night's Main Event) Tito Santana pinned the Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) with a roll up at 7:27 after Rooster became distracted by Heenan after Heenan rolled Rooster back in the ring after Santana knocked him to the floor; Heenan was fitted with a mic for the match, with everything he said at ringside being picked up at the commentary table; during the contest, Heenan spoke with George Steinbrenner who sat ringside for the show; mid-way through the bout, Heenan began arguing with the Rooster at ringside, with Rooster shoving Heenan before continuing the match; after the contest, Heenan berated Rooster in the ring and slapped him, with Rooster then beating Heenan up until Heenan slid out of the ring and ran backstage (the end of Rooster's undefeated streak) (More Saturday Night's Main Event, The Brains Behind the Brawn) Mr. Perfect pinned Koko B. Ware at 3:10 with the Perfect Plex Wrestling Challenge: 1/8/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with the Big Bossman, Akeem, & Slick: Hercules defeated Barry Horowitz via submission with the backbreaker at 2:40 Ron Garvin pinned Steve Lombardi at 2:38 with a piledriver King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Martin Roy with a kneedrop off the top at 2:07 The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Omar Atlas & Bob Emery at 2:43 when the Barbarian pinned Emery with a flying clothesline as Warlord held Emery in the air Jim Duggan pinned Trent Knight with the running clothesline at 1:58 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Robin Idle with the Rude Awakening at 1:29 1/15/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Big John Studd: Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Joe Cruz via submission with the Million $ Dream at 1:34 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated George Terrell & Scott Casey at 1:44 when Anderson pinned Terrell following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back Bad News Brown pinned Bill Mulkey with the Ghetto Blaster at 1:44
WWF @ Miami, FL - Arena - December 8, 1988 (2,800) Ron Garvin pinned Boris Zhukov with a piledriver Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan via count-out King Haku pinned Jim Powers Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri Steve Lombardi pinned Jose Estrada Hulk Hogan pinned the Big Bossman with the legdrop at 5:30
WWF @ Duluth, MN - Arena - December 8, 1988 Included Andre the Giant & Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Rockford, IL - Metro Centre - December 8, 1988 WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Rick Rude with a small package
WWF @ LaCrosse, WI - LaCrosse Center - December 9, 1988 Included Rick Rude
WWF @ Calgary, Alberta - Saddledome - December 9, 1988 Included the Blue Blazer
WWF @ Jacksonville, FL - Coliseum - December 9, 1988 (4,142) WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri King Haku defeated Jim Powers Ron Garvin defeated Boris Zhukov Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules after Virgil interfered Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan via count-out Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Hulk Hogan pinned the Big Bossman
WWF @ Madison, WI - Dane County Coliseum - December 10, 1988 (matinee) Paul Roma vs. Mr. Perfect Sam Houston vs. The Red Rooster Koko B. Ware vs. Akeem Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. the Honkytonk Man WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Rick Rude
WWF @ Kansas City, MO - Municipal Auditorium - December 10, 1988 (7,000) Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out
WWF @ Regina, Saskatchewan - Agridome - December 10, 1988 Jose Luis Rivera vs. Iron Mike Sharpe Barry Horowitz vs. Tim Horner The Blue Blazer vs. Danny Davis Bad News Brown vs. Lanny Poffo Tito Santana vs. Greg Valentine Brutus Beefcake vs. Ron Bass WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Green Bay, WI - Brown County Arena - December 11, 1988 Included the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ South Bend, IN - Joyce Athletic & Convocation Center - December 11, 1988 Included WWF World Champion Randy Savage
WWF @ Ft. Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial - December 12, 1988 Included Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - December 12, 1988 Ron Garvin defeated Boris Zhukov Ted Dibiase defeated Hercules Dino Bravo pinned Jim Duggan WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Rick Rude WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Sensational Sherri Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty
WWF @ Vancouver, British Columbia - Pacific Coliseum - December 12, 1988 Tim Horner defeated Barry Horowitz Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Jose Luis Rivera Tito Santana fought Greg Valentine to a time-limit draw Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Powers of Pain to a double disqualification Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification WWF @ Denver, CO - Auditorium - December 16, 1988 (4,500) Boris Zhukov pinned Lanny Poffo at 10:15 Tito Santana fought Greg Valentine to a time-limit draw at 19:08 Bad News Brown pinned Jim Powers; after the bout, Mr. Fuji and the Powers of Pain attacked Powers Akeem pinned Koko B. Ware Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out at 12:14 WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Sensational Sherri The Powers of Pain fought WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition to a double disqualification at 6:00 Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules at 7:48 after Virgil interfered and hit Hercules with his own chain
WWF @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - December 16, 1988 WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Rick Rude Also included Ron Bass, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart
WWF @ Toledo, OH - Sports Arena - December 16, 1988 Danny Davis pinned Jose Luis Rivera King Haku pinned Harley Race Sam Houston pinned Conquistador #1 Mr. Perfect pinned Paul Roma Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification WWF IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man in a steel cage match
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - December 17, 1988 (matinee) (5,723) Televised on the PRISM Network - featured Dick Graham & Bobby Heenan on commentary; included Miss Elizabeth as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which Love refused to let Elizabeth speak while questioning her about Bad News Brown's allegations she was doing favors for WWF President Jack Tunney; WWF World Champion Randy Savage then appeared after Elizabeth said Savage had an opinion of Brother Love, with Savage telling Love to inform Brown he would give him a title shot anytime: The Red Rooster pinned Sam Houston at 5:09 after dropping him throat-first across the top rope Mr. Perfect pinned Paul Roma at the 8-minute mark with the Perfect Plex Brutus Beefcake fought Rick Rude to a double count-out at 8:59 when both men began fighting on the floor Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 11:34 when Blanchard pinned Jannetty after Anderson tripped Jannetty's legs out from under him as he attempted a suplex on Blanchard with Blanchard falling on top for the win WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 6:50 after throwing Hart into the challenger after Warrior caused Hart to put powder in his own face when the manager attempted to throw it at the champion Harley Race pinned Danny Davis at 3:14 with a superplex; after the bout, Race grabbed a mic and challenged Bobby Heenan to bring King Haku out to face him; Race then went down to Heenan at the commentary table, with Heenan offering to shake Race's hand but Race slapped him instead WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned King Haku at 9:22 with the flying elbowsmash after Haku missed a splash from the middle rope Jim Duggan pinned Frenchy Martin (w/ Dino Bravo) at 5:02 with the running clothesline; after the bout, Bravo & Frenchy attacked Duggan Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification at 6:20 when Jake brought Damien into the ring after he was forced to put Damien underneath the ring before the match, otherwise no match would take place; Andre then quickly retreated backstage with Bobby Heenan
WWF @ Scranton, PA - CYC - December 17, 1988 Included Jake Roberts
WWF @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - December 17, 1988 Scott Casey defeated Steve Lombardi Tim Horner defeated Barry Horowitz Hillbilly Jim defeated Nikolai Volkoff Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to a draw Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Rick Rude
WWF @ Oakland, CA - Coliseum - December 17, 1988 (10,000) Boris Zhukoff pinned Lanny Poffo Tito Santana fought Greg Valentine to a draw Bad News Brown pinned Jim Powers; after the bout, Powers was assaulted by the Powers of Pain and ended up being taken backstage on a stretcher WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via pinfall Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules after Virgil hit Hercules with his own chain Akeem pinned Koko B. Ware WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Sensational Sherri Hulk Hogan pinned the Big Bossman with the legdrop after breaking the handcuffs
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - December 17, 1988 Televised on Z Channel - featured Rod Trongard & Superstar Billy Graham on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 12/26/88: Boris Zhukoff pinned Lanny Poffo at 12:06 with a clothesline from the middle turnbuckle Tito Santana fought Greg Valentine to a draw Prime Time Wrestling - 12/26/88: Bad News Brown pinned Jim Powers at 10:52 with the Ghetto Blaster WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) to a double disqualification Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules Prime Time Wrestling - 1/9/89: Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Koko B. Ware with the splash at 11:17 WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Sensational Sherri Hulk Hogan pinned the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) at 9:12 with a clothesline and legdrop after Bossman crotched himself on the top rope and Hogan broke free of the handcuffs Bossman put on him minutes earlier; after the match, Hogan cleared Bossman & Slick from the ring (Hulk Hogan: The Unreleased Archives)
WWF @ Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - December 18, 1988 (5,800) Bad News Brown pinned Jim Powers; after the bout, Mr. Fuji appeared and cut a promo saying Powers looks like how WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition would look after their match against the Powers of the Pain later in the show; moments later, Powers attacked Fuji, leading to the Powers of Pain coming out and laying him out with a version of the Doomsday Device Boris Zhukov pinned Lanny Poffo Akeem pinned Koko B. Ware with the splash WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Sensational Sherri Greg Valentine fought Tito Santana to a draw Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Powers of Pain to a double disqualification Hulk Hogan pinned the Big Bossman at the 5-minute mark
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - December 18, 1988 Jose Luis Rivera vs. Danny Davis Paul Roma vs. the Red Rooster Sam Houston vs. Mr. Perfect Harley Race vs. King Haku Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jim Duggan vs. Frenchy Martin Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Brutus Beefcake vs. Rick Rude WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. the Honkytonk Man (No DQ, No Count-Out) Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - December 26, 1988 (matinee) (5,000) The Blue Blazer defeated Conquistador #1 Danny Davis pinned Lanny Poffo Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a draw Steve Lombardi defeated Jim Powers WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man in a steel cage match Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty The Red Rooster defeated Koko B. Ware Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo in a flag match
WWF @ Kitchener, Ontario - Memorial Auditorium - December 26, 1988 (matinee) (4,000) Sam Houston defeated Conquistador #1 (Jose Luis Rivera) Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Scott Casey WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Judy Martin The Warlord defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Ax after Mr. Fuji interfered King Haku pinned Harley Race WWF Tag Team Champion Smash pinned the Barbarian after Demolition Ax interfered Bad News Brown pinned Hillbilly Jim Hercules pinned Virgil WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Akeem via count-out
WWF @ Rochester, NY - War Memorial - December 26, 1988 Tito Santana vs. Rick Rude Brutus Beefcake vs. Ron Bass Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - Onondoga War Memorial - December 26, 1988 (about 3,000) Rick Rude defeated Tito Santana Brutus Beefcake vs. Ron Bass Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to a draw Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification when Roberts took Damien out of his snake bag
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - December 26, 1988 (12,500) The Blue Blazer pinned Conquistador #1 (Jose Estrada) Steve Lombardi pinned Jim Powers Danny Davis pinned Lanny Poffo The Red Rooster defeated Koko B. Ware Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a draw Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man in a steel cage match
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - December 26, 1988 (15,000) Iron Mike Sharpe pinned Jose Luis Rivera Akeem pinned Hillbilly Jim Ted Dibiase pinned Sam Houston (sub. for Hercules) WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Powers of Pain to a double disqualification King Haku pinned Harley Race with an elbowdrop from the middle turnbuckle after blocking a superplex and throwing Race to the mat WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - December 27, 1988 (2,000) Sam Houston pinned Conquistador #1 (Rivera) The Warlord pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Ax after Mr. Fuji interfered King Haku pinned Harley Race WWF Tag Team Champion Smash pinned the Barbarian after Demolition Ax interfered Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin Ron Bass pinned Hillbilly Jim Scott Casey pinned Iron Mike Sharpe WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Akeem via count-out
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - Memorial Auditorium - December 27, 1988 Included Andre the Giant
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - December 27, 1988 (5,960) The Blue Blazer pinned Conquistador #1 at 9:50 Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin at 14:50 Danny Davis pinned Lanny Poffo with a sit-down splash off the top WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 5:00 in a No DQ match The Red Rooster defeated Koko B. Ware via submission at 7:22 with the Scorpion Deathlock Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 14:37 when Anderson pinned Michaels Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Jim Duggan at 7:14 with a knee to the back after Duggan was distracted by Martin Steve Lombardi pinned Jim Powers at 7:12 Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) via count-out at 10:53 after handcuffing Bossman to the ropes and clotheslining him over the top
WWF @ Minneapolis, MN - Met Center - December 28, 1988 Steve Lombardi defeated Jim Powers The Blue Blazer defeated Conquistador #1 Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a draw Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Danny Davis defeated Lanny Poffo WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honkytonk Man The Red Rooster defeated Koko B. Ware via submission Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan The Big Bossman defeated Hulk Hogan via disqualification
WWF @ Binghamton, NY - Broome County Arena - December 28, 1988 (2,200) Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Ron Bass pinned Tito Santana Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to a draw Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Rude with a crossbody Mr. Perfect pinned Paul Roma Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification
WWF @ Lincoln, NE - Pershing Auditorium - December 28, 1988 (6,194; 5,000 paid) Scott Casey pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Sam Houston defeated Conquistador #1 WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Judy Martin King Haku pinned Harley Race Akeem defeated Hillbilly Jim WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Powers of Pain to a double disqualification Ted Dibiase defeated Hercules WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown
WWF @ Cedar Rapids, IA - Five Seasons Center - December 29, 1988 Hulk Hogan vs. the Big Bossman
WWF @ Huntington, WV - Civic Center - December 29, 1988 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. the Honkytonk Man WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Bad News Brown
WWF @ Utica, NY - Memorial Auditorium - December 29, 1988 (1,800) Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz Ron Bass defeated Brutus Beefcake Bret Hart defeated Jacques Rougeau Jim Neidhart defeated Raymond Rougeau via disqualification Mr. Perfect pinned Paul Roma The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Andre the Giant & Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts & Tito Santana
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - December 30, 1988 Danny Davis defeated Lanny Poffo Paul Roma defeated Conquistador # 1 King Haku defeated Jose Estrada (sub. for Harley Race) Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass The Honky Tonk Man defeated Tito Santana WWF IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior defeated Akeem
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - December 30, 1988 (11,000) Steve Lombardi pinned Jim Powers Scott Casey pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Sam Houston defeated Conquistador #1 (Rivera) Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to a draw WWF Women’s Champion Rockin Robin pinned Sensational Sherri Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules after Virgil interfered Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out at 9:34
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Hara Arena - December 30, 1988 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - December 30, 1988 (16,000) Televised on the MSG Network - included Rod Trongard, Hillbilly Jim, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary; featured an appearance by Rick Rude in which he closed his eyes to allow a female audience member to kiss him, only for Hillbilly Jim to enter the ring and then kiss and hug the woman instead; Rude then attacked Jim from behind but Hillbilly eventually chased him from the ring: The Blue Blazer fought the Red Rooster to a 20-minute time-limit draw; after the bout, Bad News Brown came to the ring and cut a promo on how everyone can remember this day as the day he won the world title Mr. Perfect pinned Koko B. Ware at 11:42 with the Perfect Plex The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov at 9:23 following the battering ram and a double gutbuster on Zhukov after Zhukov accidentally clotheslined his partner to the floor (the Bushwhackers' MSG debut) (SuperTape) Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) in a flag match at 7:26 after Martin accidentally hit Bravo with the French flagpole ('Hacksaw' Jim Duggan) Prime Time Wrestling - 1/16/89: Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz at 8:20 with a reverse roll up The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via count-out at 6:55 in a No DQ match; after the bout, the champions cleared the POP from the ring after the challengers began posing with the belts Prime Time Wrestling - 1/16/89: Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin at 17:09 with a roll up and grabbing the tights for leverage as Garvin argued with the referee after the referee took Valentine's shinguard from him when Garvin attempted to use it as a weapon; after the bout, Garvin used the weapon to clear Valentine from the ring (Garvin's MSG debut) WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Bad News Brown at 9:54 by reversing a powerslam attempt into an inside cradle; after the bout, Brown returned to the ring and attacked Savage with a garbage can until the champion cleared him from the ring
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - December 31, 1988 (6,700) The Red Rooster pinned the Blue Blazer Rick Rude pinned Hillbilly Jim The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo in a flag match The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via count-out in a No DQ Match Mr. Perfect pinned Koko B. Ware WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown
WWF @ Lansing, MI - Civic Arena - December 31, 1988 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Springfield, IL - Prarie Capitol Convention Center - December 31, 1988 WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin vs. Sensational Sherri Hercules vs. Ted Dibiase Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant Hulk Hogan vs. the Big Bossman
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - December 31, 1988 Sam Houston pinned Conquistador #1 at 10:51 with a small package WWF Women's Champion Rockin' Robin pinned Sensational Sherri at 9:20 after a bulldog Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart at 13:54 when Raymond pinned Hart Scott Casey pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 8:12 after a piledriver Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification at 8:20 Steve Lombardi pinned Jim Powers at 6:57 Virgil (w/ Ted Dibiase) pinned Hercules at 5:14 after Dibiase interfered Hulk Hogan pinned the Big Bossman at 7:23 after an elbow drop; after the match, Hogan handcuffed Bossman and Slick together
WWF @ Muskegon, MI - Walker Arena - December 31, 1988 Hillbilly Jim vs. Akeem