WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - January 1, 1989 Tim Horner defeated Barry Horowitz Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Honky Tonk Man Rick Rude defeated Tito Santana WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Powers of Pain to a double disqualification Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a time-limit draw The Bushwhackers defeated the Bolsheviks WWF @ West Palm Beach, FL - January 1, 1989 Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Lanny Poffo Paul Roma defeated the Conquistador Akeem defeated Hillbilly Jim King Haku defeated Paul Roma Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart Ted Dibiase defeated Hercules Mr. Perfect defeated Koko B. Ware WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Bad News Brown
WWF @ Bristol, TN - Viking Hall - January 1, 1989 Scott Casey defeated Conquistador #2 Jim Powers defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Sam Houston defeated Danny Davis The Red Rooster defeated the Blue Blazer Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo in a flag match Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification
WWF @ Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Civic Center - January 3, 1989 WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 1/16/89: Ron Bass pinned Jim Powers with the Pedigree Prime Time Wrestling - 1/16/89: Brutus Beefcake defeated Jacques Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 9:09 when Raymond ran to the ring and interfered as Jacques was caught in the sleeper, moments after Jacques collided with Hart on the ring apron; after the bout, Beefcake scared all three out of the ring with his cutting shears (Best of the WWF Vol. 18) WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Powers of Pain to a double count-out Prime Time Wrestling - 1/23/89: Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) fought Ron Garvin to a double count-out at 6:56 when both men were brawling on the floor WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Rick Rude Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out 1/21/89 - included Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show in which Brother Love brought out a snake inside a bag to prove that Andre wasn't afraid of snakes, but Heenan and Andre wouldn't let him open the bag; featured footage from Prime Time Wrestling the previous week in which Heenan and the Red Rooster were about to shake hands and go their seperate ways before Steve Lombardi came on the set and hit both the Rooster and Gorilla Monsoon with a stool: Jim Duggan pinned Rusty Riddle at 2:47 with the running clothesline; during the bout, Dino Bravo and Frenchy Martin walked around ringside with the Quebec flag The Bushwhackers defeated Tom Stone & Jerry Price at 3:07 when Luke pinned Price following the double gutbuster (the Bushwhackers' debut on Superstars) Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Josh Stroud at 1:18 with the Rude Awakening; after the bout, Rude refused to give anyone in Huntsville a kiss The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Reno Riggins & Johnny Zeigler at 1:57 when the Barbarian pinned Riggins with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held Riggins in the air Rick Martel defeated Barry Horowitz via submission with the Boston crab at 2:44 (Martel's return match after being injured since June 88) WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Akeem (w/ Slick) via disqualification in a non-title match at 6:24 when the Big Bossman interfered after Savage hit the flying elbowsmash; after the bout, Hulk Hogan made the save and bodyslammed both of the Twin Towers 1/28/89 - included Hulk Hogan, WWF World Champion Randy Savage, & Miss Elizabeth as guests of the Brother Love Show, where they discussed their match with the Twin Towers on 2/3/89: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Tommy Causey & Alan Kinsey at 3:16 when Ax pinned Kinsey following the Decapitation Mr. Perfect pinned Paul Bryant at 2:49 with the Perfect Plex Hercules defeated Tony Burton via submission with the backbreaker at 2:32 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Tim Horner & Jose Luis Rivera at 2:29 when Anderson pinned Rivera following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back The Brooklyn Brawler (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Reno Riggins at 2:24 with the superplex (Lombardi's debut as the Brawler) Jim Neidhart pinned Jerry Price at the 56-second mark with the powerslam Bad News Brown pinned Steve Reese with the Ghetto Blaster at 1:41 2/4/89 - included Jake Roberts as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which Roberts chased Love off the set: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Dale Veasey at 2:51 with the gorilla press slam / splash combo Bret Hart pinned Danny Davis (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 3:05 with the piledriver; after the bout, Jimmy Hart attempted to attack Bret from behind but had no effect; Bret then easily cleared Jimmy from the ring The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Rick Allen at 2:13 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed Allen to the top rope and beat him with the nightstick The Red Rooster defeated Craig Bowman via submission with the Scorpion Death Lock at 2:20 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mark Starr & David Stoudimiere at 2:28 when Raymond pinned Stoudimiere following the top rope double team (the debut of the Rougeaus' theme song, "We're All American Boys") Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned Sam Houston with a powerslam at 3:43; after the bout, Dibiase applied the Mission $ Dream on his opponent before stuffing dollar bills in Houston's mouth Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Bob Blake & Dusty Wolfe at 2:51 when Michaels pinned Wolfe following a forearm off Jannetty's shoulders
WWF @ Birmingham, AL - Jefferson Civic Center - January 4, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 1/9/89: Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Paul Roma via submission with the Million $ Dream at 10:01 Prime Time Wrestling - 1/16/89: Jim Neidhart pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a powerslam Prime Time Wrestling - 1/23/89: The Blue Blazer & Koko B. Ware defeated Danny Davis & Jose Estrada at 9:55 when Blazer pinned Estrada with a splash off the top (High Flyers) Prime Time Wrestling - 1/30/89: Ron Garvin pinned John Zeigler at 2:51 with a piledriver Also included Hulk Hogan 1/22/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin in which Sensational Sherri interupted, leading to a brief brawl between the two: Jake Roberts pinned Tom Stone with the DDT at 2:07 The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Chris Collins & Alan Reynolds at 2:20 when Akeem pinned Collins with a splash; after the bout, Reynolds sustained an Avalanche in the corner from both men; moments later, both opponents were handcufffed together over the ring rope and beaten with Bossman's nightstick The Blue Blazer pinned Dusty Wolfe with a splash off the top at 2:36 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Tim Horner & Omar Atlas at 1:23 when Raymond pinned Atlas following a double team move off the top (the debut of the Rougeaus' "All American Boys" theme song) WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Alan Kinsey at 2:28 when Ax pinned Kinsey following the Decapitation Mr. Perfect pinned Jose Luis Rivera at 2:51 with the Perfect Plex Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Dale Veasey & Bob Blake at 3:54 when Jannetty pinned Blake with a crossbody off the top as Michaels held Blake in the air for a suplex 1/29/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Slick, the Big Bossman, and Akeem discussing their upcoming match with Hulk Hogan & WWF World Champion Randy Savage on The Main Event: Bret Hart pinned Barry Horowitz with the piledriver at 3:17 The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated David Stoudimiere & Rick Allen at 2:37 when the Barbarian pinned Allen with a flying shoulderblock as Warlord held Allen in the air The Red Rooster pinned Danny Davis (w/ Jimmy Hart) by reversing a powerslam into an inside cradle at 2:55 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Scott Casey at 2:07 with the side suplex Rick Martel defeated Dale Veasey via submission with the Boston crab at 2:36 The Bushwhackers defeated two unknowns at 2:30 when Luke scored the pin following a double gutbuster King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Josh Stroud with a side kick to the face at 2:48 2/5/89 - featured Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Ron Bass regarding Brutus Beefcake; included a 'Special Report' segment showing the Brother Love Show with Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan from the 1/21/89 WWF Superstars; featured comments from Big John Studd regarding Akeem: Brutus Beefcake defeated Rusty Riddle via submission with the sleeper at 3:05 Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Paul Bryant via submission with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 at 3:07 Tito Santana pinned Tony Burton at 3:10 with the flying forearm The Brooklyn Brawler (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned David Stoudimiere at 3:18 with a sit-down splash from the middle turnbuckle Hercules defeated Tommy Causey via submission with the backbreaker at 2:37 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Brian Costello & Mark Bow at 3:10 when Anderson pinned Costello following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back Bad News Brown pinned Reno Riggins with the Ghetto Blaster at 2:04
WWF @ Nashville, TN - Auditorium - January 5, 1989 Brutus Beefcake vs. Ron Bass King Haku vs. Harley Race Ron Garvin vs. Greg Valentine WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Fargo, ND - Civic Memorial Auditorium - January 5, 1989 Included Mr. Perfect
WWF @ Montgomery, AL - Garrett Coliseum - January 5, 1989 Included Dino Bravo
WWF @ Lakeland, FL - Civic Center - January 6, 1989 The Blue Blazer fought the Red Rooster to a draw The Big Bossman & Akeem defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma Dino Bravo defeated Jim Duggan Ted Dibiase defeated Hercules Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Tim Horner defeated Danny Davis WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Bad News Brown
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - January 6, 1989 Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Lanny Poffo Paul Roma defeated Jose Estrada Akeem defeated the Blue Blazer Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double disqualification Tito Santana fought Mr. Perfect to a draw WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain Hulk Hogan, Ron Garvin, & Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau via disqualification when Bravo refused to break a bearhug on Hogan; after the bout, Hogan was taken from ringside on a stretcher
WWF @ Minot, ND - Municipal Auditorium - January 6, 1989 Included WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ Butte, MT - Civic Center - January 7, 1989 Included Rick Rude, Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - January 7, 1989 Cancelled due to inclement weather
WWF @ Oklahoma City, OK - Myriad Convention Center - January 7, 1989 (4,000) Tim Horner pinned Danny Davis The Big Bossman & Akeem defeated Paul Roma & Jim Powers Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification Hercules pinned Ted Dibiase Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty The Red Rooster pinned the Blue Blazer Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo in a flag match
WWF @ Spokane, WA - Coliseum - January 8, 1989 Cancelled
WWF @ Charlotte, NC - Coliseum - January 8, 1989 (13,500) 1st show held at the venue Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Hercules defeated Ted Dibiase Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - January 13, 1989 (12,000) Televised on NESN - included Rod Trongard, Superstar Billy Graham, & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Steve Lombardi pinned Lanny Poffo at 6:32 with a sit-down splash from the middle turnbuckle The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov at 9:29 when Butch pinned Zhukov following the battering ram and a double gutbuster Prime Time Wrestling - 1/30/89: Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned the Blue Blazer at 8:06 with the splash Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a double count-out at 13:51 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 15:11 when Blanchard pinned Michaels when Anderson swept Michaels' leg out from under him and held down the leg as Michaels attempted a suplex into the ring Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) in a flag match at 8:35 after Frenchy accidentally hit Bravo with the Quebec flag; after the bout, the American National Anthem was played as the flag was raised high above the ring Hercules defeated Virgil (w/ Ted Dibiase) via submission with the full nelson at 3:04; after the bout, Dibiase attacked Hercules and hit him with a chair but Hercules refused to release the hold; eventually, Dibiase used Hercules' chain to pull him off but Herc quickly cleared Dibiase from the ring The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) defeated Hulk Hogan via disqualification at 11:28 when Hogan brought Bossman's nightstick into the ring and shoved referee Joey Marella after twice hitting the legdrop but refusing to make the cover
WWF @ Amarillo, TX - Civic Center - January 13, 1989 Included Brutus Beefcake and the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - January 13, 1989 Tito Santana vs. Rick Rude WWF Tag Team Champion Demolition Smash vs. the Barbarian WWF Tag Team Champion Demolition Ax vs. the Warlord Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated King Haku
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - January 14, 1989 (matinee) (6,018) Televised on the PRISM Network - featured Dick Graham on commentary: Tim Horner pinned Jose Estrada at 9:36 after modifying a sleeper into a sunset flip The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhuvov at 9:47 when Butch pinned Zhukov with the double gutbuster Akeem pinned the Blue Blazer with the splash at 8:03 Hercules defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) via disqualification at 8:02 when Virgil interfered and attacked Herc with his chain as he had the backbreaker applied on Dibiase; after the bout, Hercules cleared both men from the ring Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) at 5:55 in a flag match after Martin accidentally hit Bravo with the Quebec flag; after the match, the American National Anthem played as the US flag was raised above the ring The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) fought WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition to a double disqualification at 6:45 when Fuji attacked Smash with his cane, with Ax grabbing it away and attacking the challengers with it, breaking it in half Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin at 12:10 when the momentum of a crossbody off the top by Garvin put Valentine on top for the win Paul Roma pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 3:48 with a missile dropkick WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Bad News Brown at 5:36 after reversing a bodyslam attempt into an inside cradle
WWF @ Lake Charles, LA - Civic Center - January 14, 1989 Included Rick Rude
WWF @ New Orleans, LA - UNO Lakefront Arena - January 14, 1989 Andre the Giant vs. Jake Roberts Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman
Royal Rumble 89 - Houston, TX - Summit - January 15, 1989 (matinee) (19,000; sell out) Jim Powers defeated Barry Horowitz Sam Houston defeated Steve Lombardi Pay-per-view bouts - included Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; featured a pre-taped segment in which Ted Dibiase, with Virgil, drew his number for the Royal Rumble, with Dibiase then going off to find Slick after realizing the number he drew; after Slick said he was very happy with the numbers his men drew, Dibiase and he walked off to discuss things further; the segment also featured the drawing for the Bushwhackers, Bad News Brown, WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition, Jake Roberts, and Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty; included a posedown contest between WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior and Rick Rude, with Bobby Heenan, overseen by Gene Okerlund; both men went through various poses, with Warrior winning the fans' approval, with Rude eventually attacking Warrior and choking him out with a steel bar; after Rude and Heenan left ringside, Warrior came to his senses, attacked the referees, Shane McMahon, Nick Bockwinkel, and others who came to check on him, and ran backstage to search for Rude; featured Sean Mooney conducting a backstage interview with Slick, the Big Bossman & Akeem, regarding Bossman & Akeem's chances in the Royal Rumble match; when Mooney asked what happened earlier between Slick and Dibiase, Slick claimed to have not seen Dibiase in over a month; Mooney then showed the earlier footage, with Slick not talking about it but instead putting over his team; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Rude and Heenan about the earlier attack on the Warrior, with Rude and Heenan then seemingly leaving the arena; featured pre-taped comments from managers with men in the Rumble match - Mr. Fuji, Jimmy Hart, and a pre-taped interview by Okerlund of Miss Elizabeth; included Ventura in the King's chair on the interview platform hyping the upcoming match between King Haku and Harley Race; featured pre-taped comments by Brutus Beefcake, Greg Valentine, Mr. Fuji & the Powers of Pain, Big John Studd, Mr. Perfect, and WWF World Champion Randy Savage; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Savage, with Elizabeth, regarding his dispute during the Rumble with Hogan, with Savage saying cooler heads had prevailed, reassuring Okerlund that he and Hogan were on the same page, and then subtly argued he should have been the Rumble winner: Jim Duggan, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin), Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match at 15:42; fall #1: Raymond pinned Bret following the side suplex from Bravo and a Jacques Rougeau Bombs Away at 4:22; fall #2: Duggan pinned Raymond with an elbow drop at 11:46 after both Bret and Neidhart hit a slingshot splash into the ring onto Rougeau; fall #3: Bret pinned Bravo after Duggan hit Bravo in the back with his 2X4 WWF Women's Champion Rockin' Robin pinned Judy Martin at 6:24 with a reverse crossbody off the middle turnbuckle; prior to the match, Sensational Sherri cut an in-ring promo on both, citing she wanted a shot at the winner; moments later, Sherri joined the commentary team for the bout King Haku pinned Harley Race with a side kick at 9:03 after Race missed a clothesline; Bobby Heenan was at ringside for the match and cheered on both men; pre-match stipulations stated Heenan would leave with the winner; the King's crown was on the line for the contest (the bout was not included on the US video release) Big John Studd won the 30-man Royal Rumble match by last eliminating Ted Dibiase at 1:03:16 Order of entry: WWF Tag Team Champion Ax (00:00), WWF Tag Team Champion Smash (00:00), Andre the Giant (2:46), Mr. Perfect (4:40), Ron Garvin (6:25), Greg Valentine (8:30), Jake Roberts (10:21), Ron Bass (12:22), Shawn Michaels (14:22), Bushwhacker Butch (16:28), the Honkytonk Man (18:32), Tito Santana (20:21), Bad News Brown (22:24), Marty Jannetty (24:22), WWF World Champion Randy Savage (26:21), Arn Anderson (28:26), Tully Blanchard (30:24), Hulk Hogan (32:24), Bushwhacker Luke (34:27), Koko B. Ware (36:26), the Warlord (38:40), the Big Bossman (40:40), Akeem (42:33), Brutus Beefcake (44:43), the Red Rooster (46:28), the Barbarian (48:37), Big John Studd (50:51), Hercules (52:29), Rick Martel (54:29), Ted Dibiase (56:48); all managers were barred from ringside but Virgil stayed ringside until the conclusion of the match Order of elimination: Smash by Andre (4:57); Garvin by Andre via a hiptoss (9:03); Roberts by Andre (12:30); Ax by Perfect via a backdrop (14:39); Andre eliminated himself while running away from Roberts when Roberts returned to the ring with Damien (16:42); the Honkytonk Man by Butch & Santana (22:45); Bass by Michaels & Jannetty via a double dropkick (25:00); Valentine by Savage via a backdrop (28:23); Michaels by Anderson & Savage via a double elbow (28:53); Jannetty by Blanchard after Jannetty became hung upside down by the toes of his boots (32:14); Perfect by Hogan after throwing Perfect into the corner (32:37); Santana by Savage & Anderson (33:08); Butch by Bad News & Hogan (34:43); Koko by Hogan via a backdrop (37:32); Luke by Hogan (37:45); Anderson & Blanchard by Hogan via a double clothesline (38:26); the Warlord by Hogan via a clothesline (38:43); Savage & Bad News by Hogan (38:48); afterwards, Savage argued with Hogan over his elimination until Miss Elizabeth came to the ring to have the two shake hands; Hogan by Bossman & Akeem (43:57); after the elimination, Hogan brawled with both Bossman & Akeem on the floor; upon Beefcake’s entrance, he joined the fight on the floor before entering the ring; Bossman via Hogan, who was still at ringside, pulling down the top rope as Bossman ran the ropes (45:00); after the elimination, Hogan and Bossman fought their way backstage; Rooster by Dibiase after being thrown into the corner (57:44); Hercules & Beefcake by Dibiase & the Barbarian as Beefcake had the sleeper applied on Hercules (58:39); the Barbarian by Martel via a dropkick after the Barbarian missed a clothesline (59:52); Martel by Akeem via a slam to the floor after catching Martel in a crossbody (59:58); Akeem by Studd via a forearm to the back after Akeem accidentally splashed Dibiase in the corner (1:01:09); Dibiase by Studd; after the bout, Virgil attacked Studd from behind before he was clotheslined, bodyslammed, and thrown to the floor himself
WWF @ El Paso, TX - Convention Center - January 16, 1989 The Blue Blazer vs. Scott Casey Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Big John Studd vs. Akeem Tito Santana vs. Haku Brutus Beefcake vs. the Honkytonk Man WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. Rick Rude
WWF @ Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum - January 16, 1989 The Red Rooster defeated Danny Davis Prime Time Wrestling - 2/6/89: Mr. Perfect fought Rick Martel to a time-limit draw Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Paul Roma pinned Iron Mike Sharpe WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Bad News Brown at 6:48 with a reversal into a backslide in a Harlem Streetfight; a second referee made the pinfall after the initial referee was knocked out and failed to notice two attempts by the challenger to make the pin; after the bout, Bad News attacked three referees and he and Savage continued to brawl until Greg Valentine, the Red Rooster, Danny Davis, Iron Mike Sharpe, Paul Roma, and Ron Garvin held them apart (Best of the WWF Vol. 19) Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin with a roll up at around the 8-minute mark after Garvin was distracted by the referee, who was trying to stop Garvin from using Valentine's shinguard as a weapon; after the bout, Garvin attacked Valentine with the weapon Jim Duggan & Hercules defeated Ted Dibiase & Virgil
WWF @ Pensacola, FL - Civic Center - January 16, 1989 Included Hulk Hogan
WWF @ Columbia, SC - Township Auditorium - 1989 Jim Powers defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Rick Rude defeated Sam Houston Greg Valentine defeated Jim Neidhart WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Judy Martin Mr. Perfect defeated the Blue Blazer Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Atlanta, GA - Omni - January 20, 1989 Koko B. Ware defeated Barry Horowitz Big John Studd defeated Akeem Ron Garvin defeated Nikolai Volkoff Greg Valentine defeated Jim Neidhart Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Bad News Brown WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification
WWF @ Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum - January 20, 1989 Included Rick Rude and Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - January 20, 1989 (6,200) Tim Horner pinned Danny Davis Ron Bass pinned Sam Houston Tito Santana fought Mr. Perfect to a draw The Big Bossman defeated Hulk Hogan via disqualification at 11:51 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 13:29 Hercules defeated Virgil WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated King Haku
WWF @ Oakland, CA - Coliseum - January 21, 1989 (10,000; 8,500 paid) The Red Rooster pinned Boris Zhukov The Blue Blazer pinned Iron Mike Sharpe WWF Women’s Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri Brutus Beefcake defeated Rick Rude WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated King Haku Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double disqualification Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated the Bushwhackers after Jimmy Hart interfered Andre the Giant pinned Jake Roberts
WWF @ Sioux Falls, SD - Coliseum - January 21, 1989 Included Ted Dibiase and Hulk Hogan
WWF @ Las Vegas, NV - Thomas & Mack Center - January 21, 1989 Included Bad News Brown
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - January 21, 1989 Included Andre the Giant
WWF @ Omaha, NE - Civic Auditorium - January 22, 1989 (matinee) (9,280) SuperBowl Sunday Ron Bass pinned Sam Houston Tito Santana fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Tim Horner pinned Danny Davis Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out at 7:00 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Ted Dibiase pinned Hercules Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Reno, NV - Lawlor Events Center - January 22, 1989 (matinee) SuperBowl Sunday Included Jim Duggan
WWF @ Fresno, CA - Selland Arena - January 22, 1989 (matinee) SuperBowl Sunday Included King Haku
WWF @ Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Palace - January 23, 1989 (4,200) Ron Garvin defeated Barry Horowitz Big John Studd defeated Akeem via count-out The Blue Blazer pinned Boris Zhukov WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned King Haku
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - January 23, 1989 Koko B. Ware vs. Boris Zhukov Jim Neidhart vs. Greg Valentine Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - January 23, 1989 (14,000) Televised on the MSG Network - featured Rod Trongard & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 1/30/89: Sam Houston (sub. for Rick Martel) pinned Danny Davis at 9:39 with a bulldog Prime Time Wrestling - 2/13/89: Mr. Perfect defeated Brutus Beefcake via count-out at 9:29 when Perfect came off the apron with a double axe handle as Beefcake was distracted by Ron Bass at ringside, who attempted to steal Beefcake's scissors (Best of the WWF Vol. 19) Prime Time Wrestling - 1/30/89: Tim Horner pinned Jose Estrada at 8:15 with a reverse roll up into a bridge Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) to a double count-out at 12:04 when both men began brawling on the floor Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 16:14 when Blanchard pinned Jannetty after Anderson swept Jannetty's foot out during an attempted suplex and held the laces of his boot down during the cover (Anderson & Blanchard's MSG debut) (Shawn Michaels: Heartbreak & Triumph) Prime Time Wrestling - 2/13/89: Rick Rude pinned Hillbilly Jim with the Rude Awakening at the 8-minute mark Hercules defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) via reverse decision; Dibiase originally won the match via pinfall at 12:41 with his feet on the ropes but the referee overruled the call and gave the win to Hercules after Virgil, who was barred from ringside for the duration of the contest, attacked Hercules after the bout; prior to the decision being made, Hercules cleared Dibiase & Virgil out of the ring after Dibiase accidentally clotheslined Virgil when Hercules moved out of the way Prime Time Wrestling - 1/30/89: Tito Santana pinned Ron Bass at 6:35 with a roll up after Bass became distracted by Brutus Beefcake at ringside and brawled with him on the floor before Beefcake pushed him back inside the ring The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) defeated Hulk Hogan via disqualification at 9:29 when Hogan brought Bossman's nightstick into the ring and shoved referee Dave Hebner after twice hitting the legdrop but opting not to make the sover; early in the bout, Hogan handcuffed Slick to the ringpost but Bossman later uncuffed his manager
WWF @ Tucson, AZ - Convention Center - January 24, 1989 (8,000; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 2/13/89: Bad News Brown pinned Koko B. Ware at 7:35 with the Ghetto Blaster Prime Time Wrestling - 2/13/89: King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Louie Spiccoli at the 4-minute mark with the side kick to the face Prime Time Wrestling - 2/13/89: Bret Hart pinned Darryl Peterson at 3:23 following a double axehandle off the top Prime Time Wrestling - Face-to-Face Special - 2/20/89: The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Ricky Ataki & Mark Ming when Akeem pinned Ming with the splash at 3:44; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed Ataki and Ming to each other and beat them with the nightstick Prime Time Wrestling - Face-to-Face Special - 2/20/89: The Brooklyn Brawler (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Omar Atlas at 3:10 after sending Atlas face-first to the mat from the middle rope Ted Dibiase defeated Hercules WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain Hulk Hogan (sub. for WWF World Champion Randy Savage) defeated the Big Bossman via count-out 2/15/89 - included highlights from the Hogan & Savage / Bossman & Akeem match from The Main Event and the aftermath backstage; featured footage of Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Hulk Hogan following The Main Event in which Hogan said he had no lust for Miss Elizabeth and wanted a title shot against Randy Savage; included the Brooklyn Brawler & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show in which they discussed the Red Rooster; featured footage of Ted Dibiase at Betteridge Jewellers in Greenwich, CT where he spoke to the owner about creating a Million $ Belt: The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Sam Houston with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll at 1:54 The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukoff at 3:10 when Butch pinned Zhukov following a double gutbuster Tito Santana pinned Tim Patterson at 1:50 with the flying forearm Big John Studd defeated the Black Knight & Jim Atkinson in a handicap match at 1:53 when Atkinson submitted to a bearhug; after the bout, Studd fought off an attack from the Knight and put him in the hold as well; during the bout, Jesse Ventura left the commentary position and interviewed WWF World Champion Randy Savage regarding Hulk Hogan's challenge to a title match, with Savage saying he would "think about it" and give his answer the following week Brutus Beefcake defeated Sid Sharkey via submission with the sleeper at 1:49 2/18/89 - included Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show in which they discussed WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior; featured the announcement of the following matches for WrestleMania V - Hulk Hogan vs. WWF World Champion Randy Savage, Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant (w/ special referee Big John Studd), Rick Rude vs. WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, and WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain & Mr. Fuji; included footage of Ted Dibiase at Betteridge Jewellers with him watching the Million $ Belt be created and giving demands as to how he wanted it to look; featured comments from Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan regarding their match at WrestleMania V; included closing comments by the Red Rooster and Mr. Perfect regarding their match the following week: Jake Roberts pinned Barry Horowitz with the DDT at 2:27 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty fought Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) to a no contest when both teams began brawling around the ring prior to the bell Bad News Brown pinned Louie Spicolli with the Ghetto Blaster at 1:45 Koko B. Ware pinned Ross Browner with the Ghostbuster at 2:54 Jim Duggan pinned Darrell Peterson with the running clothesline at 2:34 The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Ricki Ataki & Frankie Valdez when the Barbarian pinned Ataki with a clothesline off the top as the Warlord held Ataki in the air at 2:14 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Mark Ming with the side suplex at 1:49 2/25/89 - included WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition as guests of the Brother Love Show where they discussed the Powers of Pain & Mr. Fuji; featured the announcement of the following matches for WrestleMania V - Jim Duggan vs. Bad News Brown, Hercules vs. King Haku, the Bushwhackers vs. the Rougeau Brothers, Brutus Beefcake vs. Ted Dibiase, and Strike Force vs. the Brain Busters; included the announcement that Run DMC would perform the WrestleMania rap at the event; included more footage of Ted Dibiase at Betteridge Jewellers in which he was shown his finished Million $ Belt and was pleased with what he saw; featured more comments from Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan regarding their upcoming match at WrestleMania: Mr. Perfect defeated the Red Rooster via count-out at 2:25 after the Rooster left the ring to fight with the Brooklyn Brawler, who came ringside with Bobby Heenan moments earlier; after the bout, Rooster sent Perfect out of the ring with a punch WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Dusty Wolfe at 2:01 with the press slam / splash combo Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Steve Stone & an unknown at 2:45 when Raymond pinned the unknown following the double team move off the top Ron Garvin pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 1:59 with a pilediver and splash Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Tito Santana & Jim Powers in a handicap match at 3:45 by pinning Powers with an elbow drop; during and after the bout, Jake Roberts was heard speaking over the PA, saying both he and Damien were watching Andre Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Omar Atlas via submission with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 at 1:59 Hercules defeated Lou Fabiano via submission at 2:14 with the backbreaker
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - January 25, 1989 (15,000; sell out) Wrestling Challenge taping: International Wrestling Challenge: Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Omar Atlas via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:44; prior to the bout, Dibiase offered Atlas $500 to forfeit the match, with Dibiase saying everyone knew Atlas didn't have a chance; Atlas turned down the offer Prime Time Wrestling - 2/13/89: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Barry Horowitz & Jose Estrada when Jannetty pinned Horowitz at 6:53 after a Rocket Launcher Prime Time Wrestling - 2/27/89: The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Sam Houston & Stephen DeLeon at 2:41 when the Barbarian pinned DeLeon with a clothesline off the top as the Warlord held DeLeon in the air Prime Time Wrestling - 3/6/89: The Red Rooster defeated Tim Patterson via submission at 3:09 with the chickenwing WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. Bad News Brown Hulk Hogan vs. the Big Bossman 2/12/89 - featured Lord Alfred Hayes conducting an interview with the Red Rooster regarding Bobby Heenan & the Brooklyn Brawler; included the 1st vignette of Ted Dibiase & Virgil visiting Bedderates Jewelers in preperation of creating the Million $ Belt; featured highlights from the Hogan & Savage / Bossman & Akeem match from The Main Event and the aftermath backstage; included footage of Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Randy Savage in which he said he would only think about granting Hulk Hogan a title shot after it was announced Hogan challenged Savage to a match; later in the show, footage was shown of Okerlund interviewing Hogan, during which Hogan said he would face Savage sooner or later; featured closing comments from the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart and Jim Neidhart regarding their scheduled match the following week: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Danny Davis & Ross Browner at 3:24 when Michaels pinned Browner following a splash from Jannetty's shoulders Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Frank Valdez & Ricky Ataki at 2:53 when Raymond pinned Ataki following the double team move off the top Jim Duggan pinned Dusty Wolfe at 2:18 with the running clothesline Mr. Perfect pinned Scott Casey at 1:47 with the Perfect Plex The Blue Blazer pinned Barry Horowitz at 4:10 with a splash off the top 2/19/89 - featured Lord Alfred Hayes conducting an interview with Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan regarding Jake Roberts, resulting in Big John Studd coming out and having a staredown with Andre; included the 2nd vignette of Ted Dibiase & Virgil visiting Bedderates Jewelers in which Dibiase asked for more stones and diamonds to be added to the Million $ Belt because what they had done thus far wasn't enough; featured comments from WWF World Champion Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan regarding their match at WrestleMania V; including closing comments from Dino Bravo & Frenchy Martin and Brutus Beefcake about their match scheduled for the following week: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Chip Atkinson & Dusty Wolfe at 2:47 when Ax pinned Atkinson following the Decapitation King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Omar Atlas at 2:23 with the side kick to the face Ron Garvin pinned Lou Fabiano at 2:12 with a splash following a piledriver Ron Bass pinned Steve Stone at 2:03 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Bass hung his opponent over the top rope with his whip Miss Betsy The Bushwhackers defeated Tim Patterson & the Black Knight at 2:44 when Luke pinned Patterson following a double gutbuster WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Steve Sharkey at 1:15 following the press slam / splash combo Jim Neidhart defeated the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 3:19 when Greg Valentine interfered; after the bout, Bret Hart made the save, with he and Neidhart eventually clearing the ring of the opposition 2/26/89 - featured Lord Alfred Hayes conducting an interview with the Powers of Pain & Mr. Fuji regarding WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition; included the 3rd vignette of Ted Dibiase & Virgil at Bedderates Jewelers in which they presented Dibiase with the Million $ Belt; the belt itself was not shown in the clip, just Dibiase's reaction; featured more comments from WWF World Champion Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan regarding their match at WrestleMania V: Jake Roberts pinned Darrell Peterson with the DDT at 2:38 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Louie Spicolli & Ricky Ataki at 2:38 when Anderson pinned Spiccoli following the spike piledriver behind the referee's back Brutus Beefcake fought Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) to a double count-out at 3:52 when both men began brawling on the floor; after the bout, Beefcake cut some of Frenchy Martin's hair before he and Bravo escaped ringside Tito Santana pinned Jose Estrada at 2:36 with the flying forearm Bad News Brown pinned Mark Ming at 1:52 with the Ghetto Blaster Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Tim Horner at 1:25 with the Rude Awakening
WWF @ Albuquerque, NM - Tingley Coliseum - January 26, 1989 (6,639) Sam Houston pinned Boris Zhukov The Red Rooster pinned Dino Bravo Tito Santana fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw WWF Women’s Champion Rockin Robin pinned Sensational Sherri WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out
WWF @ Wichita, KS - Kansas Coliseum - January 26, 1989 Included WWF World Champion Randy Savage
WWF @ Flint, MI - IMA Sports Arena - January 26, 1989 (900) Steve Lombardi pinned Lanny Poffo Ron Bass pinned Tim Horner WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior (sub. for Brutus Beefcake) fought Rick Rude to a double count-out at 2:00; for an unknown reason, the Michigan sports commission didn't allow Beefcake to compete Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned King Haku
WWF @ Topeka, KS - Kansas Expocentre - January 27, 1989 Included Big John Studd
WWF @ Dallas, TX - Convention Center - January 27, 1989 Included the Powers of Pain
WWF @ Glens Falls, NY - Civic Center - January 27, 1989 Rick Rude defeated Brutus Beefcake via forfeit Ron Bass defeated Tim Horner Lanny Poffo defeated Conquistador #1 The Blue Blazer defeated Danny Davis Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated King Haku
WWF @ Lowell, MA - January 28, 1989 Tim Horner defeated Danny Davis Paul Roma defeated King Haku via disqualification Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard The Blue Blazer defeated Ron Bass Lanny Poffo defeated Conquistador #1 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Rick Rude
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - January 28, 1989 (7,200+) During the show, Jake Roberts challenged Andre the Giant and was then double teamed by both Andre and Rick Rude The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Paul Roma (sub. for Brutus Beefcake) defeated Rick Rude via disqualification at 1:11; after the bout, the Ultimate Warrior came out and chased Rude backstage Lanny Poffo defeated Conquistador #1 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned King Haku at 8:00 following a suplex Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification Ron Bass pinned Tim Horner (sub. for Rick Martel) Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - January 28, 1989 Included Hercules
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Coliseum - January 28, 1989 Included Hulk Hogan
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - January 29, 1989 (matinee) Ron Garvin fought Raymond Rougeau to a time-limit draw Mr. Perfect defeated Tito Santana via count-out Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via count-out in a No DQ match The Blue Blazer defeated Conquistador #1 Hulk Hogan pinned Akeem WWF Women’s Champion Rockin Robin pinned Sensational Sherri Rick Martel (sub. for Jim Duggan) pinned Dino Bravo in a flag match
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - January 29, 1989 (8,500) Televised on Z Channel - featured Rod Trongard & Superstar Billy Graham on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 2/6/89: Sam Houston pinned Barry Horowitz with a bulldog at 18:15 Prime Time Wrestling - 2/6/89: Rick Rude pinned Brutus Beefcake at 8:16 by blocking a sunset flip into the ring and holding onto the top rope for leverage Prime Time Wrestling - 2/6/89: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned King Haku with a suplex and splash at 7:15 (The Ultimate Warrior) Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification at 7:31 when Roberts brought Damien into the ring WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) to a double disqualification at 6:01 when referee Joey Marella caught Fuji in the ring trying to hit Smash with his cane, with Ax then using the cane as a weapon; after the bout, the champions cleared the challengers from the ring (WWF Strong Men) Prime Time Wrestling - 2/6/89: The Red Rooster defeated Danny Davis via submission at 6:47 with a hammerlock as Davis was on his back Greg Valentine pinned Jim Neidhart at 10:11 with a roll up Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 18:21 when Blanchard pinned Jannetty after Anderson swept Jannetty's leg out from the floor as he attempted a suplex and then held the boot down during the cover
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - January 29, 1989 The Brooklyn Brawler pinned Scott Casey at 14:14 Ron Bass pinned Tim Horner (sub. for Rick Martel) at 14:03 with an elbow drop The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov at 10:11 when Butch pinned Zhukov following the double gutbuster WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification at 9:53 when Brown pulled the referee into Savage's way as the champion attempted the flying elbowsmash Conquistador #1 pinned Tony Garea (sub. for Koko B. Ware) at 5:37 Big John Studd fought the Big Bossman to a double count-out at 5:35 when both were brawling on the floor Hercules defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification at 12:32 when Virgil interfered and helped Dibiase to double team Hercules; Virgil had being barred from ringside for the match
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Hara Arena - January 29, 1989 Included Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - January 30, 1989 Sam Houston defeated Barry Horowitz The Red Rooster defeated Danny Davis via submission with the floating chickenwing Greg Valentine defeated Jim Neidhart Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Rick Rude pinned Brutus Beefcake WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated King Haku Andre the Giant pinned Jake Roberts
WWF @ Ottawa, Ontario - Civic Center - January 30, 1989 Mr. Perfect defeated the Blue Blazer Jacques Rougeau defeated Tito Santana Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man Rick Martel (sub. for Jim Duggan) defeated Dino Bravo Ron Garvin defeated Raymond Rougeau Paul Roma defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center - February 3, 1989 (20,000) Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jake Roberts after choking him; after the bout, Roberts scared Andre from the ring with Damien Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart when the special referee, Brother Love, counted the pinfall on Bret via a Raymond roll up into a bridge even though Hart had his shoulder up; after the bout, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart hit the Hart Attack on Brother Love (Best of the WWF Vol. 20) Prime Time Wrestling - 6/19/89: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 3:43 with a clothesline after press slamming Hart into Valentine and then hitting the challenger with his own shin guard (The Ultimate Warrior) Prime Time Wrestling - Face-to-Face Special - 2/20/89: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) via disqualification at 8:16 when Fuji threw powder in Ax' eyes after Ax attacked the challengers with Fuji's cane behind the referee's back; after the bout, the Powers of Pain further attacked the champions (Best of the WWF Vol. 19) Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty when Blanchard pinned Jannetty after Anderson tripped him from the outside Brutus Beefcake fought Mr. Perfect to a double disqualification; after the bout, Beefcake cut off some of Perfect's hair Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) in a flag match after Martin accidentally hit Bravo with a flag pole when Duggan moved out of the way Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant The Main Event II - shown live on NBC (11.6) - featured Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary: Hulk Hogan & WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) at 22:00 when Hogan pinned Akeem with the legdrop; moments earlier, Savage left ringside after slapping his partner for leaving the bout to take an injured Elizabeth backstage; after the match, Hogan fought off Bossman and Slick and handcuffed them to each other; during a segment later in the telecast, Savage attacked Hogan backstage before Brutus Beefcake and officials came to his aid (Best of Saturday Night's Main Event) Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned Hercules at 7:12 with a roll up after Virgil distracted Hercules as he had Dibiase in the backbreaker submission hold; after the bout, Virgil pulled Dibiase from ringside before Hercules could attack him with his steel chain
WWF @ Cleveland, OH - Convention Center - February 4, 1989 (5,500) The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Tito Santana pinned Nikolai Volkoff Tim Horner pinned Jose Estrada WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown Hercules pinned King Haku Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - February 4, 1989 (6,500) Jim Powers defeated the Conquistador Rick Rude pinned Pete Doherty WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Ted Dibiase at 1:43 with a cradle after fighting off an interfering Virgil Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification Mr. Perfect pinned the Blue Blazer at 17:37 with the Perfect Plex Greg Valentine pinned Jim Neidhart Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty
WWF @ San Diego, CA - February 4, 1989 (12,000; sell out) Paul Roma pinned Barry Horowitz Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Koko B. Ware pinned Danny Davis Ron Garvin defeated Boris Zhukov Hulk Hogan pinned the Big Bossman
WWF @ Toledo, OH - February 5, 1989 (9,900; sell out) The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Tito Santana pinned Nikolai Volkoff Tim Horner pinned Jose Estrada WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown; Savage played the heel and Bad News was the babyface for the bout Hercules pinned King Haku Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification
WWF @ Greensboro, NC - Coliseum - February 5, 1989 (1,800) Mr. Perfect pinned the Blue Blazer Jim Powers pinned Iron Mike Sharpe WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Ted Dibiase at the 30-second mark Andre the Giant pinned Jake Roberts Greg Valentine pinned Jim Neidhart WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin Rick Rude pinned Sam Houston Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification
WWF @ Anaheim, CA - February 5, 1989 (9,000; sell out) Paul Roma pinned Barry Horowitz Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out Ron Garvin pinned Boris Zhukov Koko B. Ware pinned Danny Davis The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman in a steel cage match at 7:00
WWF @ Denver, CO - McNichols Arena - February 6, 1989 The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Koko B. Ware defeated Danny Davis Ron Garvin defeated Boris Zhukov Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out Brutus Beefcake defeated Ron Bass Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman
WWF @ Grand Rapids, MI - February 6, 1989 (5,500; sell out) The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Tito Santana pinned Nikolai Volkoff Tim Horner pinned Jose Estrada WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Akeem via count-out Big John Studd defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification King Haku pinned Hercules WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain after Mr. Fuji accidentally hit Barbarian over the head with his cane
WWF @ Sherbrooke, Quebec - Palais Des Sports - February 1989 Sam Houston defeated Jose Estrada Ron Garvin defeated Boris Zhukov WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri Jim Powers defeated Conquistador #1 Big John Studd defeated Akeem via count-out Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Bad News Brown
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - February 10, 1989 (6,500) Mr. Perfect pinned the Blue Blazer at 11:21 with the Perfect Plex WWF Women’s Champion Rockin Robin pinned Sensational Sherri at 9:46 with a sunset flip from the middle turnbuckle Rick Rude pinned Tito Santana at 13:52 by sitting on Santana and holding onto the ropes for leverage as Santana attempted a sunset flip into the ring Hercules defeated Ted Dibiase via reverse decision at 8:06; Dibiase originally won the match by pinfall with his feet on the ropes, and then he and Virgil - who came out after being barred for ringside for the match both attacked Hercules until Herc was able to clear them from the ring; Rene Goulet then came out to award the decision to Hercules WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) via disqualification at 7:37 when Fuji hit Smash with his cane Greg Valentine pinned Jim Neidhart at 7:12 with a roll up after Neidhart was distracted arguing with the referee after he had took off Valentine's shinguard Sam Houston defeated Barry Horowitz at 10:24 with a bulldog Andre the Giant pinned Jake Roberts at 12:33
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - Forum - February 10, 1989 (7,500; sell out) Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov The Honkytonk Man pinned Bret Hart with a roll up as Hart tried to get at Jimmy Hart on the ring apron Brutus Beefcake pinned Ron Bass Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Rick Martel pinned King Haku WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out
WWF @ Washington, DC - Armory - February 11, 1989 (matinee) Sam Houston defeated Barry Horowitz The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler WWF Women's Champion Rockin' Robin defeated Sensational Sherri Hercules defeated King Haku Greg Valentine defeated Jim Neidhart WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain Brutus Beefcake defeated Ted Dibiase Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - February 11, 1989 (15,200; sell out) Televised on NESN - included Rod Trongard & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - Face-to-Face Special - 2/20/89: Jim Powers pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a powerslam at 11:06 Prime Time Wrestling - Face-to-Face Special - 2/20/89: Koko B. Ware pinned Boris Zhukov at 8:58 with a missile dropkick Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out at 8:06; after the bout, Studd challenged Akeem to continue the match but Akeem ended up leaving ringside Prime Time Wrestling - Face-to-Face Special - 2/20/89: Bad News Brown pinned Pete Doherty (sub. for Rick Martel) with the Ghetto Blaster at 4:58 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated the Bushwhackers via disqualification at 14:04 after Luke shoved the referee to the mat Prime Time Wrestling - Face-to-Face Special - 2/20/89: Ron Bass pinned Paul Roma with the Pedigree at 8:50 Rick Rude pinned Tito Santana at 16:43 by holding onto the ring ropes as Santana attempted a sunset flip into the ring; Sean Mooney was the guest ring announcer for the bout (SuperTape) WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out at 10:32 in a title vs. title match when Savage hit a double axe handle off the top onto Warrior, who was attacking an Rick Rude on the floor; after the bout, Warrior threw Savage out of the ring and hit a gorilla press slam on Rude
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - February 11, 1989 (10,017) The final Spectrum event televised on the PRISM Network - included Dick Graham on commentary with Slick providing guest commentary during the Sam Houston vs. Barry Horowitz and Brutus Beefcake vs. Ted Dibiase matches and Kal Rudman providing guest commentary for the Rockin Robin vs. Sensational Sherri, Hercules vs. King Haku, and Demolition vs. Powers of Pain matches: The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 10:53 with a backslide Sam Houston pinned Barry Horowitz at 10:26 with a bulldog Brutus Beefcake pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) at 10:54 with a roll up after Dibiase collided with Virgil on the apron when Beefcake moved out of the way Greg Valentine pinned Jim Neidhart at 6:38 with a roll up and grabbing the tights for leverage after the referee stopped Neidhart using Valentine's shin guard as a weapon after Neidhart took it off Valentine's leg Hulk Hogan pinned the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) at 9:09 with the legdrop after breaking the handcuffs that had been attached to his wrists WWF Women’s Champion Rockin Robin pinned Sensational Sherri at 9:22 with a sunset flip Hercules defeated King Haku via disqualification at 13:22 after Haku hit Herc with his own chain and shoved down the referee; after the bout, Haku continued to attack Hercules but Herc eventually cleared him from the ring WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) via count-out in a No DQ match at 7:29 when Warlord was counted out after brawling with Ax on the floor, with Ax then breaking Fuji's cane over Warlord's back as he tried to re-enter the ring
WWF @ Richmond, VA - Coliseum - February 11, 1989 (5,500) Nikolai Volkoff pinned Tim Horner Ron Garvin fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Jim Duggan who blew out his knee) pinned Dino Bravo in a flag match Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out Andre the Giant pinned Jake Roberts
WWF @ Utica, NY - February 12, 1989 (5,000; sell out) The first sell-out crowd in Utica for wrestling since the early 1970s Sam Houston pinned Barry Horowitz Boris Zhukov pinned Tim Horner Rick Rude pinned Tito Santana Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out Ron Bass pinned Koko B. Ware Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out
WWF @ Portland, ME - Civic Center - February 12, 1989 (8,539) Hercules defeated Bad News Brown Greg Valentine defeated Jim Neidhart King Haku defeated Jim Powers The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF Women's Champion Rockin' Robin defeated Sensational Sherri Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Paul Roma defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman via count-out
WWF @ Orlando, FL - Arena - February 12, 1989 Ron Garvin fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Jim Duggan) defeated Dino Bravo in a flag match WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Brutus Beefcake defeted Ted Dibiase The Blue Blazer defeated Danny Davis Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts
WWF @ Miami, FL - Arena - February 13, 1989 (1,500) WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Brutus Beefcake pinned Ted Dibaise Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Jim Duggan) defeated Dino Bravo Mr. Perfect fought Ron Garvin to a time-limit draw The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out Andre the Giant pinned Jake Roberts
WWF @ New Haven, CT - February 13, 1989 (12,300; sell out) The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Paul Roma pinned Iron Mike Sharpe King Haku pinned Jim Powers Greg Valentine pinned Jim Neidhart The Big Bossman defeated Hulk Hogan via disqualification WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri Bad News Brown pinned Hercules Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated the Bushwhackers via disqualification
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - February 13, 1989 (10,207) Sam Houston pinned Barry Horowitz Boris Zhukov pinned Tim Horner Rick Rude pinned Tito Santana WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out at 5:09 after Savage hit a double axe handle off the top to the floor as Warrior fought with Rick Rude at ringside Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out Ron Bass pinned Koko B. Ware Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty
WWF @ Johnstown, PA - February 14, 1989 (3,515) Sam Houston pinned Barry Horowitz at 13:41 with a bulldog Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out at 7:44 Ron Bass pinned Koko B. Ware at 16:37 after using his whip, Miss Betsy Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 16:26 when Blanchard pinned Michaels after Anderson tripped him from the outside Rick Rude pinned Tito Santana at 14:46 by sitting on his chest and holding onto the ropes for leverage as Santana attempted a sunset flip into the ring Ron Garvin pinned Boris Zhukov at 12:32 with a crossbody Jake Roberts defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification at 12:41 when Andre began fighting with guest referee Big John Studd
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - Onondoga County War Memorial - February 14, 1989 Included WWF World Champion Randy Savage
WWF @ Binghamton, NY - Broome County Arena - February 15, 1989 WWF Superstars taping: Paul Roma defeated Boris Zhukov International Wrestling Challenge: Akeem (w/ Slick) fought Big John Studd to a double count-out at 7:08 when both men began brawling on the floor; Tony Chimmel was the ring announcer for the match Prime Time Wrestling - 2/20/89 - featured a series of "Face to Face" podium interviews, conducted by Vince McMahon, between several men scheduled to face one another at WrestleMania V; these included WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition / the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji); Hercules / King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan); Jake Roberts / Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) / Big John Studd; Ron Garvin / Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin); WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin / Sensational Sherri - in which they discussed who would win the Hulk Hogan / WWF World Champion Randy Savage match; the Red Rooster / Bobby Heenan (w/ the Brooklyn Brawler); the Bushwhackers / Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart); WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior / Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan); and Hulk Hogan / WWF World Champion Randy Savage WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Hulk Hogan pinned the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) with the legdrop WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out in a title vs. title match at 8:16 after Savage came off the top to the floor with a double axe handle as Warrior had Rick Rude, who appeared ringside mid-way through the match, lifted in the air choking him; after the bout, Savage and Rude celebrated in the ring before Warrior threw Savage to the floor and gorilla press slammed Rude; moments later, Savage and Rude left ringside together (The Ultimate Warrior) 3/4/89 - included Ted Dibiase unveiling the Million $ Belt on the Brother Love Show; featured the announcement of the following matches for WrestleMania V - Mr. Perfect vs. the Blue Blazer, Dino Bravo vs. Ron Garvin, the Hart Foundation vs. the Honkytonk Man & Greg Valentine, the Rockers vs. the Twin Towers, and the Red Rooster vs. Bobby Heenan, in addition to the return of Piper's Pit with guests Brother Love & Morton Downey Jr.; included more comments from Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan regarding their match at WrestleMania: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Barry Horowitz & Barry Hardy at 2:39 when Ax pinned Hardy following the Decapitation Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Dale London with the Rude Awakening at the 1-minute mark Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Tony Durante & Gary Wolfe at 2:41 when Bret pinned Durante following the Hart Attack The Brooklyn Brawler (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Mario Mancini at 2:02 after sending Mancini face-first to the mat from the middle rope Brutus Beefcake defeated Chris Duffy via submission with the sleeper at 2:15 The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated two unknowns at 2:03 when Akeem scored the pin with a splash; after the bout, Bossman handcuffed the other opponent to the top rope and hit him with the nightstick 3/11/89 - included Jim Duggan as a guest of the Brother Love Show; featured an 'Update' segment focusing on Sensational Sherri with photos and clips of her shown from a 'spring fashion show': Jake Roberts pinned Johnny Zeigler with the DDT at 2:03 Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Tim Horner & David Stoudimiere at 2:46 when Stoudimiere submitted to Valentine's shinguard-assisted figure-4 The Blue Blazer pinned Gino Carabello at 2:01 with a splash off the top Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Terry Daniels & Bert Centeno at 3:11 when Anderson pinned Centeno following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back The Bushwhackers defeated Danny Davis & Tim Sawyer at 2:24 when Butch pinned Sawyer following the double gutbuster 3/18/89 - included the Red Rooster as a guest of the Brother Love Show: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Joe Milano at 2:20 with the gorilla press slam / splash combo The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated George Skaaland & Tony Roy at 2:22 when the Barbarian pinned Roy with a clothesline off the top as the Warlord held Roy in the air King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Tony Causey at 1:17 with a side kick to the face Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Mitch Casey at 3:13 when Michaels pinned Casey after a double forearm off the top Mr. Perfect pinned Nelson Veilleux with the Perfect Plex at 3:19
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - February 16, 1989 (9,000; sell out) Wrestling Challenge taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 2/27/89: Ron Garvin fought Ron Bass to a double count-out at 8:20 when both men began brawling on the floor; after the bout, Garvin scared Bass from the ring with his own whip, Miss Betsy Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Chris Duffy & Louis Robinson Prime Time Wrestling - 2/27/89: Hillbilly Jim pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:20 with a boot to the face; prior to the bout, Jim danced with Mike McGuirk at ringside WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out 3/5/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Ted Dibiase & Virgil in which Dibiase revealed to Okerlund the Million $ Belt; featured additional comments from WWF World Champion Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan regarding their upcoming match at WrestleMania V: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Barry Horowitz & Gino Carabello at 3:52 when Michaels pinned Carbello with a flying bodypress Mr. Perfect pinned David Stoudimiere with the Perfect Plex at 2:26 Big John Studd defeated Chris Duffy & Mitch Carey in a handicap match at 2:36 when Duffy submitted to a bearhug Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mario Mancini & an unknown at 1:51 when Honky pinned Mancini following the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Hercules defeated Iron Mike Sharpe via submission with the backbreaker at 1:48 The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Gary Starr & Nelson Veilleux at 2:22 when the Barbarian pinned Starr with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held Starr in the air Saturday Night's Main Event #20 - 3/11/89 on NBC (10.0) - included an opening video package highlighting the breakup of the Mega Powers; featured Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan regarding Rude's upcoming match with Brutus Beefcake; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Beefcake regarding his upcoming match; included a pre-taped promo by Hulk Hogan regarding his upcoming match with Bad News Brown; featured Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Bad News, with Bad News continuing to alledge Miss Elizabeth was doing special favors for WWF President Jack Tunney in return for special treatment and said he would go through Hogan to get a WWF World Title shot; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan & Elizabeth regarding Bad News' accusations, WWF World Champion Randy Savage putting Elizabeth between them, and facing Savage at WrestleMania V; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Ted Dibiase, with Virgil, regarding his new Million $ Belt and his upcoming match with the Blue Blazer; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with the Blazer regarding the upcoming contest; featured backstage footage of Savage waiting to hear from Elizabeth as to whose corner she would be in at WrestleMania; included Okerlund conducting a podium interview with Elizabeth over that decision; after Elizabeth said she would not be in Hogan's corner, Savage appeared gloating that she would be in his corner; when Okerlund finally asked her, she said she wouldn't be in Savage's corner either, with Savage then grabbing her until Hogan appeared and said he would take back the belt at WrestleMania; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Heenan, Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard regarding their upcoming match against Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Michaels & Jannetty regarding the upcoming contest; featured a video package highlighting the feud between the Red Rooster and Heenan; included Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Heenan & the Brooklyn Brawler regarding Brawler's upcoming match with the Rooster and Heenan facing Rooster at WrestleMania V; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with the Rooster regarding his upcoming match; included backstage footage of Savage throwing furniture around backstage; featured a closing video package highlighting the history of the Mega Powers: Brutus Beefcake defeated Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 5:45 when, after Jake Roberts appeared ringside to counter the interference of Andre the Giant, Rude and Andre began double teaming Roberts in the ring; Andre appeared ringside late in the match and eventually began sitting on and choking Beefcake on the floor behind the back of referee Dave Hebner, with Roberts then coming out with Damien; in the enusing brawl, Big John Studd eventually appeared after Andre was the last man left alone in the ring; as the two men faced off, Roberts slid Damien into the ring, with Andre, Rude, and Heenan then leaving ringside Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Bad News Brown at 9:44 with a boot to the face and the legdrop; late in the bout, Bad News grabbed the mic as he was in control of the contest, cut a promo on Hogan, and said he would finish Hogan off with the Ghetto Blaster, however the champion avoided the move; after the bout, Hogan posed in the ring with Elizabeth (Hulkamania 4) Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned the Blue Blazer with a powerslam at 3:57 as the Blazer attempted a crossbody (Dibiase's first in-ring appearance with the Million $ Belt) (More Saturday Night's Main Event) Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty fought Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard to a double count-out at around the 9-minute mark after both teams began brawling on the floor; Bobby Heenan was initially in the corner of Anderson & Blanchard but was ejected from ringside mid-way through after twice interfering in the match; after the bout, the fight continued in the ring with Michaels & Jannetty eventually clearing the ring of their opponents (More Saturday Night's Main Event) The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 1:05 with an inside cradle as the Brawler lowered his head for a backdrop; prior to the contest, it was announced Miss Elizabeth would be in a neutral corner at WrestleMania V for the match between Hulk Hogan and WWF World Champion Randy Savage; Heenan was fitted with a mic for the match, with everything he said being heard by the commentary team; after the bout, Brawler and Heenan attacked the Rooster before Rooster eventually cleared the ring of both of them Wrestling Challenge - 3/12/89 - featured an interview with Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan regarding Andre's match with Jake Roberts at WrestleMania V: Tito Santana pinned Danny Davis with the flying forearm The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Gary Wolfe & Tony Durante at 2:59 when Akeem pinned Durante following a splash; after the bout, Wolfe was handcuffed to the top rope by Bossman and beaten with the nightstick Bad News Brown pinned David Lanning with the Ghetto Blaster at 2:15; during the bout, Jim Duggan came to ringside to watch the bout WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned John Zeiglar at 2:19 following the press slam / splash combo Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated David Stoudimiere & George Evans at 2:30 when Raymond pinned Stoudimiere following the double team move off the top 3/19/89 - included an interview with Brutus Beefcake regarding his match with Ted Dibiase at WrestleMania V; featured the Red Rooster / Brooklyn Brawler match from SNME shown in full: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated David Coleman & John Wise Dino Bravo defeated Tim Sawyer Jake Roberts defeated Allen Kinsey Rick Rude defeated Terry Daniels The Bushwhackers defeated the Conquistadors
WWF @ Green Bay, WI - February 17, 1989 The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Tito Santana pinned Ron Bass Akeem fought Big John Studd to a double count-out WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Ted Dibiase Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz Hillbilly Jim (sub. for an injured Jim Duggan) pinned Dino Bravo in a flag match after Duggan came ringside and hit Bravo with one of his crutches WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Arena - February 17, 1989 (18,000; sell out) Ron Garvin defeated Boris Zhukov Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out Rick Rude defeated Brutus Beefcake Mr. Perfect fought Hercules to a time-limit draw WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown in a streetfight Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification The Bushwhackers defeated the Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman in a steel cage match by escaping over the top; prior to the bout, Randy Savage came ringside and took Miss Elizabeth backstage with him, distracting Hogan long enough for Bossman to attack him from behind
WWF @ Cornwall, Ontario - February 18, 1989 Paul Roma pinned Conquistador #1 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Koko B. Ware pinned Nikolai Volkoff The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis King Haku pinned Jim Powers Greg Valentine pinned Jim Neidhart with a roll up Andre the Giant pinned Jake Roberts
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - February 18, 1989 (19,000; 17,900 paid; sell out) Ron Garvin pinned Boris Zhukov with a crossbody off the top Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out at 6:05 Rick Rude pinned Brutus Beefcake by using the ropes for leverage Mr. Perfect pinned Hercules at 11:14 when Perfect lifted his back out of a back suplex into a bridge from Hercules WWF World Champion Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Bad News Brown in a non-title streetfight at 4:53 after a chairshot to the stomach; both men were heels but Savage received the louder reaction Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification at 10:27 after Honky used Jimmy Hart's megaphone as a weapon The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau at 12:48 Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman in a steel cage match at 8:46 after handcuffing Bossman to the cage bars and escaping over the top
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - February 19, 1989 (matinee) Paul Roma pinned Jose Estrada Koko B. Ware pinned Nikolai Volkoff The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis King Haku pinned Jim Powers Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Rude Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Greg Valentine pinned Jim Neidhart Andre the Giant pinned Jake Roberts
WWF @ Terre Haute, IN - Hulman Center - February 19, 1989
WWF @ LaCrosse, WI - LaCrosse Center - February 19, 1989 Included Bad News Brown
WWF @ Kitchener, Ontario - February 19, 1989 Paul Roma pinned Jose Estrada Jim Neidhart pinned Greg Valentine Koko B. Ware pinned Danny Davis Brutus Beefcake pinned King Haku Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Nikolai Volkoff defeated Jim Powers The Blue Blazer defeated the Conquistador Rick Rude defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification
WWF @ Minneapolis, MN - Met Center - February 19, 1989 (10,000 paid) Ron Garvin pinned Boris Zhukov Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out Rick Rude defeated Brutus Beefcake Mr. Perfect fought Hercules to a time-limit draw WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown in a streetfight Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman in a steel cage match; after the bout, Gene Okerlund punched Slick, helped Hogan throw Slick into the cage, and then posed with Hogan
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - February 20, 1989 Paul Roma pinned Jose Estrada with a missile dropkick Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification after Honky hit Bret with Jimmy Hart's megaphone Conquistador #1 defeated Lanny Poffo Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Ted Dibiase defeated Hercules in a steel cage match
WWF @ Ft. Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial - February 20, 1989 Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - February 20, 1989 (20,000; sell out) Televised on the MSG Network - featured Rod Trongard & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary (Trongard's last appearance): Jim Powers pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a small package at 12:14; during the ring introductions, Howard Finkel accidentally referred to Sharpe as "Canada's strongest man" instead of "Canada's greatest athlete" The Brooklyn Brawler (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned the Red Rooster at 14:40 when Heenan grabbed Rooster's foot and held his leg down as he attempted a suplex into the ring, with Brawler falling on top for the win; after the match, Rooster cleared Brawler from the ring; later in the show, Brawler returned ringside and challenged Rooster to a rematch anytime and any place, noting how easy it was to beat him Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out at 7:49 when both men began brawling on the floor; after the match, Studd challenged Akeem to come back out so he could slam him, which he did after pulling Akeem into the ring while he was on the apron (Studd's MSG return after more than a 2-year absence; his final MSG appearance) The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau at 12:15 when Butch pinned Jacques after Luke hit Jacques with an axe handle behind the referee's back as Jacques had Butch covered after being tripped from the floor by Raymond (The Most Powerful Families of Wrestling) Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 18:48 with a reverse roll up; after the match, Rude threw Beefcake out of the ring, with Beefcake chan chasing Rude out of the ring using his scissors Prime Time Wrestling - 2/27/89: Rick Martel fought King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) to a 20-minute draw as Martel attempted to apply the Boston Crab; after the bout, Martel cleared Haku from the ring with two dropkicks Prime Time Wrestling - 6/26/89: Greg Valentine pinned Jim Neidhart at 8:06 after pulling off his shinguard and hitting Neidhart with it after Neidhart shoved the referee down WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out at 9:34 in a non-title match when Savage came off the top with a double axe handle as the Warrior was attacking Rick Rude on the floor, who came ringside mid-way through the contest; after the match, Savage and Rude shook hands and hugged before Warrior tossed the world champion to the floor and hit the gorilla press slam on Rude (Wrestling Super Heroes)
WWF @ Seattle, WA - Seattle Center Coliseum - February 24, 1989 (4,800) The Blue Blazer pinned Nikolai Volkoff Mr. Perfect fought Hercules to a time-limit draw Ted Dibiase pinned Tito Santana The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau The Honkytonk Man pinned Bret Hart Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown in a streetfight at 4:00
WWF @ Cape Girardeau, MO - Show Me Center - February 24, 1989 Tim Horner vs. Barry Horowitz Ron Garvin vs. Boris Zhukov Koko B. Ware vs. Danny Davis Rick Martel vs. King Haku Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain (non-title match) Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ South Bend, IN - Joyce Center - February 24, 1989 Sam Houston pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Paul Roma pinned Conquistador #1 The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Jim Neidhart fought Greg Valentine to a double count-out Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Rude WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned the Big Bossman in a non-title match
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - February 25, 1989 The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Greg Valentine defeated Jim Neidhart Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Sam Houston defeated Iron Mike Sharpe WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Ron Bass Paul Roma defeated Conquistador #1 Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman WWF @ Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena - February 25, 1989 (5,000) Rick Martel pinned King Haku Koko B. Ware pinned Danny Davis Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz Ron Garvin pinned Boris Zhukov Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Andre the Giant pinned Jake Roberts
WWF @ Champaign, IL - Assembly Hall - February 26, 1989 Included Hulk Hogan
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - February 26, 1989 (12,000) Paul Roma pinned the Conquistador (Jose Estrada) The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Ted Dibiase fought Tito Santana to a time-limit draw Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo in a flag match Rick Martel pinned King Haku Jake Roberts & WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant & Rick Rude
WWF @ Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum - February 27, 1989 (4,200) The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Paul Roma defeated the Conquistador Jake Roberts & WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant & Rick Rude Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Ted Dibiase fought Tito Santana to a time-limit draw Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo in a flag match Rick Martel pinned King Haku
WWF @ Knoxville, TN - Thompson-Boling Arena - February 27, 1989 Hulk Hogan vs. the Big Bossman
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - February 27, 1989 (4,500) The Blue Blazer pinned Nikolai Volkoff Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown in a streetfight Mr. Perfect fought Hercules to a time-limit draw Akeem fought Big John Studd to a double count-out The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ Vancouver, British Columbia - Pacific Coliseum - February 28, 1989 The Blue Blazer defeated Nikolai Volkoff Hercules fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Ted Dibiase fought Tito Santana to a double count-out The Honkytonk Man pinned Bret Hart after using his guitar as a weapon Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Bad News Brown in a Harlem Streetfight
WWF @ Edmonton, Alberta - Northlands Coliseum - Feb / March 1989 The Blue Blazer defeated Nikolai Volkoff Hercules fought Mr. Perfect to a draw The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man Big John Studd fought Akeem to a draw WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification
WWF @ Kansas City, MO - Municipal Auditorium - March 3, 1989 Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo Also included the Big Bossman
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - March 3, 1989 (6,500) King Haku pinned Tito Santana Koko B. Ware defeated Nikolai Volkoff via disqualification The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out Hercules fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Jake Roberts & WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant & Rick Rude when Warrior pinned Rude
WWF @ Tampa, FL - SunDome - March 4, 1989 Included Ted Dibiase and Hulk Hogan
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - March 4, 1989 (6,700) King Haku pinned Tito Santana The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Hercules fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Koko B. Ware pinned Nikolai Volkoff Jake Roberts & WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant & Rick Rude when Warrior pinned Rude
WWF @ Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum - March 5, 1989 (matinee) Sam Houston defeated Jose Estrada Ron Garvin defeated Boris Zhukov The Honkytonk Man defeated Bret Hart The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Bad News Brown in a steel cage match
WWF @ Ft. Myers, FL - Lee Civic Center - March 5, 1989 Tim Horner vs. Lanny Poffo The Red Rooster vs. Danny Davis Rick Martel vs. Ron Bass Jim Neidhart vs. Greg Valentine Brutus Beefcake vs. Ted Dibiase Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo (flag match) WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain (non-title match) Hulk Hogan vs. the Big Bossman (steel cage match)
WWF @ London, Ontario - London Gardens - March 5, 1989
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - March 5, 1989 (7,000) Koko B. Ware pinned Nikolai Volkoff The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Hercules fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri Paul Roma pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Jake Roberts & WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant & Rick Rude
WWF @ Colorado Springs, CO - Broadmoor World Arena - March 6, 1989 The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Paul Roma pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Rick Rude pinned Koko B. Ware Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out Hercules fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard when Michaels pinned Anderson
WWF @ Albuquerque, NM - March 6, 1989 (3,602) The Blue Blazer pinned Danny Davis Tito Santana fought King Haku to a time-limit draw WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated Bad News Brown in a streetfight The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Rick Martel pinned Ron Bass Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification
WWF @ El Paso, TX - Convention Center - March 7, 1989 WWF Superstars taping: Jimmy Snuka pinned Boris Zhukov (Snuka's return after a 4-year absence) Mr. Perfect fought John Tenta to a draw Prime Time Wrestling - 3/27/89: The Brooklyn Brawler (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Paul Roma when the momentum of a flying bodypress by Roma put Brawler on top Prime Time Wrestling - 3/20/89: Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Tim Horner & Jim Evans at 5:49 when Evans submitted to Valentine's figure-4 Prime Time Wrestling - 4/10/89: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated the Invader & the Black Knight at 4:26 when Bret pinned the Intruder following the Hart Attack Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty fought Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard to a 20-minute time-limit draw Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts via disqualification WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out non-title match Hulk Hogan pinned the Big Bossman 3/25/89 - included Hulk Hogan as a guest of the Brother Love Show; featured the announcement that WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin would perform "America the Beautiful" at WrestleMania V: Rick Martel (w/ Tito Santana) defeated Iron Mike Sharpe via submission with the Boston crab at 2:50 Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Louie Spicolli at 2:10 with the side suplex Hercules defeated Tim Patterson via submission with the backbreaker at 2:11 Jim Duggan pinned the Black Knight at 2:08 with the running clothesline Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Sam Houston & Sefan DeLeon at 2:19 when Raymond pinned DeLeon following a double team top rope move Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Tim Horner via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:58 4/8/89 - included the Big Bossman, Akeem, & Slick as guests of the Brother Love Show in which they discussed WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition; featured footage from after WrestleMania V went off the air in which Gene Okerlund was preparing to interview Miss Elizabeth before Sensational Sherri and Randy Savage interrupted, with WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan eventually stepping in; moments later, Sherri distracted Hogan long enough for Savage to hit Hogan with a steel chair; included the first promo of Lanny Poffo as the Genius; featured comments from Ted Dibiase about being on the cover of the upcoming WWF Magazine, where he suggested everyone buy a copy quickly before he sends Virgil to buy them all; included highlights from the Ultimate Warrior / Rick Rude and Jake Roberts / Andre the Giant matches at WrestleMania V, with comments from Big John Studd saying he would slam Andre the Giant when he gets him in the ring after what happened at WrestleMania: Tito Santana pinned Jose Estrada with the flying forearm at 3:06 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Scott Casey & Omar Atlas at 3:07 when Anderson pinned Atlas following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back Bad News Brown pinned Frankie Valdez with the Ghetto Blaster at 2:12 Brutus Beefcake defeated Steve Stone via submission with the sleeper at 2:31 The Barbarian (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Ricki Ataki at 1:37 with a clothesline off the top 4/15/89 - included Randy Savage announcing Sensational Sherri as his new manager during the Brother Love Show, with Savage saying Sherri was more gorgeous than Miss Elizabeth could ever be and Sherri saying she was more woman than Elizabeth could ever be (this segment was taped at the 4/4 Superstars taping in Glens Falls); featured an 'Update' segment focusing on the Ultimate Warrior / Rick Rude match at WrestleMania V; included a vignette promoting the return of Jimmy Snuka; featured a poem from the Genius: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Barry Horowitz & Danny Davis at 3:30 when Jannetty pinned Horowitz with a flying bodypress as Michaels held Horowitz on his shoulders The Warlord (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Mark Ming with the running powerslam at 1:35 The Red Rooster defeated Steve Sharkey via submission with an elevated chickenwing at 2:09 Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Evans at 1:51 with the Perfect Plex Jake Roberts pinned Dusty Wolfe at 2:53 with the DDT The Bushwhackers defeated Lou Fabiano & Tom Stone at 2:45 when Butch pinned Fabiano following the double gutbuster King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Louie Spicolli at 1:28 with a side kick to the face
WWF @ Odessa, TX - County Coliseum - March 8, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: Jimmy Snuka pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with a splash off the top John Tenta defeated an unknown; Tenta played the heel for the bout Prime Time Wrestling - 3/20/89: Jake Roberts pinned Boris Zhukov with the DDT at 6:44 Prime Time Wrestling - 3/20/89: Bret Hart fought Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) to a double count-out at 15:59 when both men began brawling on the floor (Best of the WWF Vol. 19, The Bret Hart Story: The Best There Is, Was, and Ever Will Be) Prime Time Wrestling - 3/27/89: The Bushwhackers defeated Danny Davis & Jose Estrada at 4:51 when Butch pinned Estrada following the double gutbuster Prime Time Wrestling - 3/27/89: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 10:43 after Blanchard pulled the top rope down from the outside, causing Michaels to fall out to the floor Prime Time Wrestling - 4/17/89: The Warlord (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Ricky Ataki at the 2-minute mark with the running powerslam 3/26/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Randy Savage regarding his match with Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania V: Brutus Beefcake defeated Tim Patterson Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man defeated Ricky Ataki & Mark Ming Rick Martel defeated Jose Estrada; after the match Tito Santana celebrated the ring with Martel King Haku defeated Frankie Valdez Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Dusty Wolfe Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Louie Spicolli & Tim Horner 4/9/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with the Bushwhackers: The Red Rooster defeated Barry Horowitz Mr. Perfect defeated Omar Atlas Jim Duggan defeated Steve Sharkey Dino Bravo defeated Jim Evans WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Lou Fabiano & the Black Knight 4/16/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Big John Studd: The Big Bossman & Akeem defeated Stephen DeLeon & Scott Casey The Blue Blazer defeated Danny Davis Bad News Brown defeated Randy Neverman Hercules defeated the Invader Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Tim Horner & Jeff Gaylord The Barbarian defeated Omar Atlas Tito Santana defeated Tom Stone
WWF @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - March 9, 1989 (6,000) Paul Roma pinned Barry Horowitz Rick Martel fought King Haku to a time-limit draw Brutus Beefcake pinned Ted Dibiase Hercules defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out Koko B. Ware pinned the Gladiator Hulk Hogan pinned the Big Bossman
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - March 9, 1989 (5,000) The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Rick Rude defeated Tito Santana Big John Studd fought Akeem to a double count-out WWF World Champion Randy Savage pinned Bad News Brown in a non-title streetfight
WWF @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - March 9, 1989 (3,600) Mr. Perfect defeated Sam Houston The Blue Blazer pinned Ron Bass Greg Valentine pinned Jim Neidhart Ron Garvin pinned Boris Zhukov WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Andre the Giant pinned Jake Roberts
WWF @ Gary, IN - Genesis Convention Center - March 10, 1989 Koko B. Ware vs. Mr. Perfect Jim Neidhart vs. Greg Valentine WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin vs. Sensational Sherri WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - March 10, 1989 (14,700; 13,700 paid; sell out) Tim Horner pinned Jose Luis Rivera The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Big John Studd pinned Akeem after a bodyslam; due to the poorness of their matches, Studd was told before the match that if he was unable to slam Akeem then he would be let go The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Bad News Brown pinned Tito Santana Jim Duggan pinned Rick Rude WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out
WWF @ Nashville, TN - Auditorium - March 11, 1989 Tito Santana vs. Ted Dibiase Rick Martel vs. Mr. Perfect The Red Rooster vs. the Brooklyn Brawler Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Big John Studd vs. Akeem WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. the Big Bossman
WWF @ Madison, WI - Dane County Coliseum - March 12, 1989 (matinee) Hercules vs. King Haku Bret Hart vs. the Honkytonk Man The Bushwhackers vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Big John Studd vs. Akeem Rick Martel vs. Rick Rude WWF World Champion Randy Savage vs. WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior (non-title)
WWF @ Flint, MI - IMA Sports Arena - March 12, 1989
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - March 16, 1989 Ron Garvin pinned Iron Mike Sharpe The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Tim Horner pinned Jose Estrada Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Jim Neidhart pinned Greg Valentine Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Rude WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - March 16, 1989 (4,500) Tim Horner pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 13:38 The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 11:17 Rick Martel fought King Haku to a 20-minute time-limit draw WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain at 9:28 when Ax pinned Barbarian Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Rude at 11:04 Hillbilly Jim pinned Boris Zhukov at 7:13 WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out at 8:06
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - March 17, 1989 (10,000) Tim Horner defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Jim Duggan & the Bushwhackers defeated Dino Bravo, Jacques, & Raymond Rougeau Hercules fought Bad News Brown to a double count-out King Haku pinned Rick Martel The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Hillbilly Jim pinned Boris Zhukov Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman in a steel cage match
WWF @ Calgary, Alberta - March 17, 1989 Barry Horowitz defeated Scott Casey The Blue Blazer defeated Ron Bass Nikolai Volkoff defeated Sam Houston Ted Dibiase defeated Tito Santana Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out Big John Studd defeated Akeem Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - March 17, 1989 (9,100) Mr. Perfect pinned Ron Garvin Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Rude Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard WWF Women’s Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin in a non-title match WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out in a non-title match Greg Valentine defeated Jim Neidhart WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification in a non-title match
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - March 18, 1989 (matinee) (20,000; sell out) Televised on the MSG Network - included Tony Schiavone & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary; featured Lanny Poffo reading a poem about WrestleMania V in which he praised WWF World Champion Randy Savage and said he would beat Hulk Hogan; Poffo then left the ring, opting not to throw his trademark frisbee into the crowd: Prime Time Wrestling - 4/10/89: Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated the Conquistadors at 13:19 when Roma scored the pin with a missile dropkick WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin at 9:59 with a roll up after Martin missed a splash in the corner Mr. Perfect pinned Ron Garvin at 12:21 when the momentum of a crossbody off the top by Garvin put Perfect on top for the pin Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) in a steel cage match at 11:14 by escaping over the top after handcuffing Bossman to the cage bars, and barely getting to the floor before Bossman escaped out the door; after the bout, Hogan hit Bossman in the head with a chair on the outside, then attacked Slick inside the cage and threw him into the bars (Hulkamania 4, Best of the WWF: Steel Cage Matches, Best of Hulkamania) Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification at 13:53 when Anderson pulled the referee out of the ring as Michaels had Blanchard covered following a Rocket Launcher (Allied Powers) The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 11:50 with a backslide; stipulations stated Bobby Heenan was barred from ringside for the match Prime Time Wrestling - 4/17/89: Hercules fought Bad News Brown to a double count-out at 14:48 when both men began brawling on the floor and News prevented Hercules from getting back in the ring Jim Duggan & the Bushwhackers defeated Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin), Jacques, & Raymond Rougeau at the 15-minute mark when Butch pinned Jacques after Duggan hit him with the 2x4 from the floor as Jacques was on the apron
WWF @ Spokane, WA - Coliseum - March 18, 1989 (matinee) Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis The Blue Blazer vs. Ron Bass Bret Hart vs. the Honkytonk Man Ted Dibiase vs. Tito Santana Big John Studd vs. Akeem Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - March 18, 1989 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - March 18, 1989 (15,200; sell out) Televised on NESN - included Tony Schiavone & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated the Conquistadors at 14:56 when Roma scored the pin with a missile dropkick WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin at 7:45 with a roll up after Martin missed a splash in the corner Prime Time Wrestling - 4/10/89: Mr. Perfect pinned Ron Garvin at 14:21 when the momentum of a crossbody off the top by Garvin put Perfect on top for the pin Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification at 22:25 when Anderson pulled the referee out of the ring as Michaels had Blanchard covered following a splash off the top (Shawn Michaels: His Journey) The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 11:16 with a backslide Prime Time Wrestling - 4/17/89: Hercules fought Bad News Brown to a double count-out at 14:48 when both men fell over the top to the floor and News prevented Hercules from getting back in the ring Jim Duggan & the Bushwhackers defeated Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin), Jacques, & Raymond Rougeau at 11:38 when Butch pinned Raymond after Duggan hit him with the 2x4 on the floor Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) in a steel cage match by escaping over the top after handcuffing Bossman to the ropes, with Bossman later freeing himself and making it out the door just as Hogan touched the floor; after the bout, Hogan hit Bossman in the head with the timekeeper's bell, put Slick inside the cage, and threw him against the steel bars
WWF @ Denver, CO - McNichols Arena - March 19, 1989 (4,000) Included an 11-minute Brother Love Show segment featuring Roddy Piper in which Piper ended up slapping and hip tossing Brother Love (Piper's WWF return after a 2-year absence) The Blue Blazer pinned Ron Bass with a sunset flip Barry Horowitz pinned Scott Casey Big John Studd pinned Akeem Ted Dibiase pinned Tito Santana at 18:32 by grabbing the ropes for leverage Nikolai Volkoff pinned Sam Houston Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Andre the Giant pinned Jake Roberts at 7:07
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - March 19, 1989 Tim Horner pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Hillbilly Jim pinned Boris Zhukov Jim Neidhart pinned Greg Valentine WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out after Warrior became distracted by Rick Rude at ringside Brutus Beefcake pinned King Haku Rick Martel fought Rick Rude to a time-limit draw WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - March 19, 1989 (14,300) Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated the Conquistadors WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Judy Martin in a non-title match Bad News Brown pinned Ron Garvin Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard when Michaels pinned Anderson The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Hercules fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Jim Duggan & the Bushwhackers defeated Dino Bravo, Jacques, & Raymond Rougeau Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman in a steel cage match
WWF @ Peoria, IL - Civic Center - March 21, 1989 Hillbilly Jim vs. the Big Bossman Koko B. Ware vs. Mr. Perfect Rick Martel vs. Bad News Brown Hercules vs. King Haku The Bushwhackers vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo (flag match) Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Tucson, AZ - Convention Center - March 22, 1989 Included WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ St. Cloud, MN - Hallenback Hall - March 22, 1989 Included the Powers of Pain
WWF @ Rockford, IL - Metro Centre - March 22, 1989 Mr. Perfect defeated Koko B. Ware Rick Martel defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo in a flag match The Big Bossman defeated Hillbilly Jim Hercules defeated King Haku Andre the Giant defeated Jake Roberts
WWF @ Ft. Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial - March 23, 1989 Included Jim Duggan
WWF @ Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Palace - March 23, 1989 Ron Garvin pinned Iron Mike Sharpe The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Tim Horner pinned Jose Estrada Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Jim Neidhart pinned Greg Valentine Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Rude WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center - March 23, 1989 Barry Horowitz defeated Scott Casey Hillbilly Jim pinned Boris Zhukov Mr. Perfect defeated Koko B. Ware Ted Dibiase defeated Tito Santana Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain Big John Studd defeated Akeem Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman in a steel cage match by climbing over the top after handcuffing Bossman to the ring ropes
WWF @ Erie, PA - Civic Center - March 24, 1989 Barry Horowitz defeated Scott Casey Hillbilly Jim pinned Boris Zhukov Mr. Perfect pinned Koko B. Ware Ted Dibiase defeated Tito Santana Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain Big John Studd defeated Akeem Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman in a steel cage match
WWF @ Evansville, IN - Roberts Municipal Stadium - March 24, 1989 Included Jake Roberts
WWF @ Oklahoma City, OK - The Myriad - March 24, 1989 Included WWF World Champion Randy Savage
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - War Memorial - March 25, 1989 Mr. Perfect defeated Koko B. Ware Bret Hart fought the Honkytonk Man to a double count-out Ted Dibiase defeated Tito Santana WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Big John Studd defeated Akeem Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman in a steel cage match
WWF @ Duluth, MN - Entertainment Convention Center - March 25, 1989 Included Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ San Antonio, TX - Freeman Coliseum - March 25, 1989 (9,000) The 1st shown in San Antonio The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Tim Horner pinned Jose Estrada Jim Neidhart pinned Greg Valentine Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Rude WWF World Champion Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior via count-out
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - March 1989 Paul Roma defeated Barry Horowitz Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Rick Martel defeated King Haku Brutus Beefcake defeated Ted Dibiase The Big Bossman defeated Hercules Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Hulk Hogan defeated Dino Bravo
WWF @ Lake Placid, NY - Olympic Center - March 26, 1989 Paul Roma vs. Conquistador #1 Hillbilly Jim vs. Boris Zhukov Koko B. Ware vs. Mr. Perfect Bret Hart vs. the Honkytonk Man Tito Santana vs. Ted Dibiase Big John Studd vs. Akeem WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain Hulk Hogan vs. the Big Bossman (steel cage match)
WrestleMania V - Atlantic City, NJ - Trump Plaza - April 2, 1989 (matinee) (18,946; 17,500 paid) Pay-per-view bouts - featured Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin performing "America the Beautiful;" Donald Trump sat ringside for the event; featured Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty regarding their upcoming match against the Big Bossman & Akeem; included a pre-taped segment in which Tony Schiavone conducted a backstage interview with Ted Dibiase, with Virgil, regarding his match later in the show against Brutus Beefcake; featured pre-taped footage from the WrestleMania brunch of Lord Alfred Hayes conducting an interview with the Bushwhackers, while they ate, regarding their upcoming match against Jacques & Raymond Rougeau; included Howard Finkel giving Ventura a special introduction at the commentary table; featured pre-taped footage from the previous morning's 5k run with Hayes conducting an interview with Mr. Fuji, one of the participants, about his speed in the race; included Run DMC performing an in-ring "WrestleMania Rap;" featured a video package highlighting the feud between WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition and the Powers of Pain; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Demolition regarding their upcoming title defense; featured Schiavone attempting to conducting a backstage interview with WWF World Champion Randy Savage, with Schiavone trying to get in Savage's locker room until Savage knocked down the cameraman and ran down the hallway; included Finkel introducing Roddy Piper for an in-ring Piper's Pit, with Brother Love then appearing dressed as Piper and pretending to interview Piper, doing his own impersonation of Piper; moments later, Morton Downey Jr., scheduled as Piper's guest, appeared and insulted Love until the real Piper was introduced; Piper then spoke with Love, mentioning his "kilt," before eventually taking the kilt off to reveal his underwear, with Love then running backstage; Piper then turned his attention to Downey, with the two insulting the other as Downey repeatedly blew smoke in Piper's face; Piper eventually asked for his own cigarette, then doused Downey with a fire extinguisher when he turned back around; Piper then left ringside, with Downey close behind but held back by officials (Piper's return after a 2-year absence); featured a backstage segment where Okerlund announced Hogan would appear this spring in "No Holds Barred," and then showed a trailer for the film; included Mooney conducting an interview with Trump in the arena; following the airing of the movie trailer, Ventura cut a promo on Hogan, claiming Hollywood was his domain, before briefly leaving the announce position; featured a video package highlighting the feud between Hogan and Savage over the past year; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan regarding his upcoming title match; featured Schiavone conducting a backstage interview with Sensational Sherri, during which Sherri cut a promo on Robin and Miss Elizabeth; included a video package highlighting the feud between WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior and Rick Rude; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with the Red Rooster regarding his upcoming match with Bobby Heenan; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Miss Elizabeth regarding the upcoming match between Hogan and Savage, during which she said she would be in a neutral corner for the contest; featured Schiavone backstage in which he said all the wrestlers had left the backstage area to watch the main event; included Mooney in the crowd polling fans over who they thought would win the main event; a young Lance Storm and Chris Kanyon were in attendance for the event: Hercules pinned King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 6:53 with a back suplex into a bridge after avoiding a punch; during the ring introduction, Howard Finkel accidentally referred to Haku as King Tonga The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 8:05 when Akeem pinned Michaels with a splash after Bossman caught Michaels coming off the top and hit a powerbomb Brutus Beefcake fought Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) to a double count-out at 10:00; prior to the bout, Dibiase and Virgil shook hands with Donald Trump at ringside; after the match, Beefcake put Virgil in the sleeper and fought off Dibiase but both men were able to escape the ring before Beefcake could use his cutting shears The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 5:11 when Luke pinned Raymond following the battering ram and a double gutbuster behind the referee's back; after the bout, Sean Mooney attempted to interview fans near the aisle when the Bushwhackers came up behind him and licked his face Mr. Perfect pinned the Blue Blazer with a forearm blow and the Perfect Plex at 5:49 (Perfect's debut wearing a singlet) WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain & Mr. Fuji in a handicap match at 8:55 when Ax pinned Fuji following the Decapitation after Fuji accidentally threw salt into Warlord's face (Demolition, Wrestling Superheroes) Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) pinned Ron Garvin at 4:00 with an inverted atomic drop and the side suplex; prior to the match, Howard Finkel introduced Jimmy Snuka, with Snuka then appearing, coming into the ring, posing for the fans, and then leaving; after the match, Garvin knocked Bravo to the floor, attacked Martin, and executed the Garvin Stomp (Snuka's first TV appearance after a 4-year absence) Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Tito Santana & Rick Martel at 9:17 when Anderson pinned Santana following the spike piledriver; late in the bout, Martel walked out on his partner after Santana accidentally hit him with the flying forearm; after the contest, Gene Okerlund conducted a backstage interview with Martel regarding his actions, with Martel claiming he was sick of Santana wanting to ride his coat tails (Santana & Martel's first match as a team in 10 months) Jake Roberts defeated Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 9:39 when Andre attacked guest referee Big John Studd and repeatedly headbutted him as Roberts chased Ted Dibiase and Virgil in the aisle after Dibiase attempted to steal Damien from ringside; after the bout, Roberts slid Damien in the ring, scaring Andre from ringside; moments later, Mooney conducted an interview with a Roberts fan in the crowd (Best of the WWF: WrestleMania) Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated the Honkytonk Man & Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 7:40 when Hart pinned Honky after hitting him with Jimmy Hart's megaphone, thrown in the ring by Neidhart (Hart & Neidhart's last appearance as a team for 6 weeks; Honky & Valentine's last appearance as a team for 9 months) Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior at 9:42 to win the title as the champion attempted a suplex into the ring, Heenan swept Warrior's leg out from under him, and held the foot down during the cover; after the bout, Warrior attacked Heenan, dropped him with the gorilla press slam, and chased backstage to find Rude (The Ultimate Warrior) Jim Duggan fought Bad News Brown to a double disqualification at 3:47 when Bad News grabbed a steel chair, after sustaining Duggan's running clothesline, and swung at Duggan with it while Duggan swung back with his 2X4 The Red Rooster pinned Bobby Heenan (w/ the Brooklyn Brawler) at the 32-second mark after Heenan hit the ringpost shoulder-first; after the bout, the Brawler attacked the Rooster from behind but the Rooster quickly cleared him from the ring Hulk Hogan pinned WWF World Champion Randy Savage to win the title at 17:54 with the legdrop; Miss Elizabeth was in a neutral corner for the match until she was eventually sent backstage late in the contest; Savage hit the flying elbowsmash during the closing moments but Hogan kicked out at 2 (WrestleMania's Greatest Matches Vol. 2, The Best of the WWF: Hulkamania, The History of the WWE Heavyweight Championship, Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology, Macho Madness: The Ultimate Randy Savage Collection)
WWF @ Glens Falls, NY - Civic Center - April 4, 1989 WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 4/10/89: Tito Santana pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 3:48 with the flying forearm; during the bout, Rick Martel briefly appeared at ringside and distracted Santana Prime Time Wrestling - 4/10/89: The Brooklyn Brawler (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Terry Daniels at 3:58 after sending Daniels face-first to the mat from the middle turnbuckle Megaman (w/ Jimmy Hart) vs. ? Bad News Brown pinned Brutus Beefcake Big John Studd defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification Randy Savage defeated the Ultimate Warrior via count-out WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman in a steel cage match 4/22/89 - included Brutus Beefcake as a guest of the Brother Love Show which was interrupted by Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri; moments later, Sherri slapped Beefcake after he continuously referred to her as "Scary Sherri"; Savage then jumped Beefcake from behind and held him down so that Sherri could cut some of his hair with his own pair of scissors (the segment was taped the following day in Syracuse); featured an 'Update' segment showing last week's Brother Love Show where Savage introduced Sherri was his new manager; included a poem from the Genius; featured a vignette promoting the return of Jimmy Snuka: Jim Duggan pinned George South at 1:49 with the running clothesline; during the bout, it was announced by Jesse Ventura that Danny Davis had been reinstated as a referee, under probation, and had to surrender his wrestling license Big John Studd defeated Mitch Casey via submission with a bearhug at 1:21 Rick Martel (w/ Slick) defeated Terry Daniels via submission with the Boston Crab at 1:39; prior to the bout, Slick introduced Martel as his latest protege Ron Garvin pinned Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 2:14 after reversing Valentine's figure-4 attempt into a small package; after the bout, Tony Schiavone interviewed Valentine at ringside, with Valentine stating he would put his career on the line if he couldn't beat Garvin the next time they wrestled; as the show came to a close, Schiavone interviewed both Valentine and Garvin backstage, with Garvin accepting the challenge and Valentine's added stipulation that he put his own career on the line as well The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Dave Lanning & Tony Roy at 1:21 when Akeem pinned Roy with a splash; after the bout, Lanning was handcuffed to the top rope by Bossman and beaten with the nightstick Bret Hart pinned Chris Duffy with the piledriver at 1:15 WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Paul Smith at the 54-second mark with the Rude Awakening 4/29/89 - included the Bushwhackers as guests of the Brother Love Show where they covered Brother Love in sardines; featured an 'Update' segment showing last week's incident on the Brother Love Show, with additional comments from Brutus Beefcake where he said it would take more than that attack from Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri to keep him down; included a poem from the Genius; featured closing comments from Ted Dibiase and Jake Roberts about their match the following week: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Rick Mitchell & Jim Chappel at 1:37 when Ax pinned Mitchell following the Decapitation Jim Neidhart pinned Tony Suber with the powerslam at 1:44 Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Brian Johnson at 1:41 with the side suplex (Bravo's first appearance with Jimmy Hart as his manager) The Ultimate Warrior pinned Gary Royal at 2:30 with the press slam / splash combo Mr. Perfect pinned Joe Cruz with the Perfect Plex at 1:42 Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Ron Garvin with a small package at 3:27; due to pre-match stipulations, Garvin could no longer wrestle in the WWF; had Valentine lost, he would no longer have been able to wrestle in the WWF either; after the bout, Tony Schiavone interviewed Valentine and Hart at ringside Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mark Brown & Crougar Jay at 1:21 when Raymond pinned Jay following a dropkick 5/6/89 - included Bobby Heenan & King Haku as guests of the Brother Love Show during which Heenan said he would allow Jim Duggan to face Haku any time and any place with the crown on the line; featured a poem from the Genius; included closing comments from Jim Duggan regarding his match with Haku the following week: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated George South & Boris Zhukov at 4:04 when Jannetty pinned South following a double flying dropkick off the top, with only Michaels landing his The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Chuck Williams at 1:52 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll The Red Rooster defeated Iron Mike Sharpe via submission with an elevated chicken wing at 1:54; Ron Garvin made his debut as a referee for the bout and, after the contest, punched Sharpe after Sharpe pushed him The Barbarian (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Tony Durante with a clothesline off the top at 1:43 Hercules defeated Brian Elder via submission with the backbreaker at 1:34 Jake Roberts defeated Virgil (sub. for Ted Dibiase who was suffering from the flu) with the DDT at 1:39; after the bout, Roberts gave out a handful of cash to the fans at ringside after taking the money from Virgil's tights; moments thereafter, Dibiase came ringside and attacked Roberts, applying the Million $ Dream; it was this incident which was credited with putting Roberts out of action with a fractured disc in his neck, however he was out of action due to legal issues dealing with charges of assault Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Gene Ligon & Mark Brown at 2:02 when Anderson pinned Ligon following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back WWF @ Syracuse, NY - War Memorial - April 5, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: International Wrestling Challenge: Jimmy Snuka pinned George South at 3:45 with the splash off the top Brutus Beefcake vs. Mr. Perfect Big John Studd vs. Andre the Giant Randy Savage vs. the Ultimate Warrior WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan vs. the Big Bossman (steel cage match) Prime Time Wrestling - 4/10/89: The Barbarian (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Chuck Williams at 2:26 with a clothesline off the top Prime Time Wrestling - 4/17/89: Hillbilly Jim pinned Boris Zhukov at 5:01 with a boot to the face; prior to the bout, Jim danced with ring announcer Mike McGuirk at ringside 4/23/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Andre the Giant: The Ultimate Warrior defeated an unknown The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Tommy Durante Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Chris Duffy & Gary Royal Ted Dibiase defeated Cougar Jay Jim Neidhart defeated Paul Fine The Bushwhackers defeated Max McGiver & John Wise The Honkytonk Man defeated an unknown 4/30/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Hillbilly Jim: WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Hercules via disqualification at 3:24 in a non-title match when Hercules shoved the referee and brought his chain into the ring after chasing Heenan around ringside The Red Rooster defeated Mike Williams via submission with the chicken wing at 1:31 The Warlord defeated Mark Ming Jake Roberts pinned Chris Duffy with the DDT at 2:40 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Brick Bronsky & Terry Daniels Rick Martel (w/ Slick) defeated Brian Owens Bret Hart defeated Mitch Casey 5/7/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jim Duggan in which Duggan vowed to take the King's Crown from King Haku: The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Joe Cruz & Mark Brown at 1:59 when Akeem pinned Cruz with a splash; after the bout, Brown was handcuffed to the top rope by Bossman and beaten with the nightstick The Blue Blazer pinned Gary Royal at 2:13 with a crossbody off the top Bad News Brown pinned Tony Roy at 1:21 with the Ghetto Blaster; after the bout, Brown further attacked his opponent and threw him from the ring Big John Studd defeated King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 2:19 when Andre the Giant interfered; after the bout, Jim Duggan made the save with his 2x4 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated George Skaaland & Paul Smith at 1:51 when Raymond pinned Skaaland with a superkick Mr. Perfect defeated Bill Spectre
WWF @ Milan, Italy - Palatrussardi - April 10, 1989 Televised on Tele+2 - featured Dan Peterson on commentary; featured Andrea Bassani conducting backstage interviews with the Blue Blazer and Koko B. Ware prior to their matches and with WWF IC Champion Rick Rude following his match: Mr. Perfect pinned the Blue Blazer at 15:42 when the momentum of a crossbody off the top by the Blazer put Perfect on top for the win Andre the Giant pinned Bret Hart at around the 8-minute mark with an elbow drop after throwing Bret off the middle turnbuckle; Bret put up very little offense in the contest King Haku pinned Rick Martel at 12:12 after Haku blocked Martel's sunset flip from the apron by sitting on him and then holding the ropes for leverage The Big Bossman pinned Koko B. Ware at 9:04 after Koko struck into the corner when Bossman moved out of the way The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via disqualification at 9:30 when the Big Bossman interfered and pulled the referee out of the ring after Warrior hit the press slam / splash combo on the champion WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Sensational Sherri WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) via disqualification at 9:50 when Fuji interfered with his cane; after the bout, the champions attacked the POP with the cane and broke it over the Warlord's back
WWF @ Sassari, Italy - April 11, 1989
WWF @ Cagliari, Italy - April 12, 1989
WWF @ Palermo, Italy - April 13, 1989
WWF @ ?, Italy - April 1989 WWF IC Champion Rick Rude pinned Bret Hart
WWF @ ?, Italy - April 1989 Lanny Poffo pinned Barry Horowitz with a moonsault Andre the Giant pinned Tito Santana with a sit-down splash WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Sensational Sherri Mr. Perfect pinned the Blue Blazer with the Perfect Plex WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - April 22, 1989 (14,089) Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Dino Bravo pinned Hercules The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard when Anderson was pinned Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out when Savage knocked the champion to the floor after Hogan became distracted by Sensational Sherri
WWF @ Winston-Salem, NC - Coliseum - April 22, 1989 Tom Magee defeated Tim Horner Nelson Royal defeated Barry Horowitz via submission The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Warlord defeated Koko B. Ware Ron Garvin defeated Haku Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Big John Studd defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - April 22, 1989 (10,800) Televised on NESN - featured Tony Schiavone & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned the Blue Blazer at 11:03 by catching Blazer coming off the top and hitting a powerslam The Barbarian (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Jim Neidhart at 8:36 with a knee to the back after Neidhart became distracted by Fuji The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Hillbilly Jim after Jim became distracted by Hart Tito Santana fought Rick Martel to a no contest when Martel attacked Santana with a steel chair before the bout was to begin; as a result it was postponned until later in the night WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification at 13:45 when Bossman assaulted the champions with his nightstick after Akeem sustained a double Hot Shot; the decision wasn't announced until after Akeem covered Axe and the referee tapped him on the shoulder three times, with some fans thinking the titles had changed hands; after the match, Smash cleared the ring with a wooden chair Prime Time Wrestling - 5/15/89: The Genius pinned Jim Powers at 10:31 with a somersault splash off the top (Lanny Poffo's debut as the Genius) Prime Time Wrestling - 6/12/89: Brutus Beefcake pinned Bad News Brown with a roll up at 7:37 while Bad News argued with the referee (Best of the WWF Vol. 20) Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana at the 3-minute mark by using the ropes for leverage The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Hillbilly Jim at 7:33 after Jim became distracted by Hart The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) via count-out at around the 10:15 mark when Warrior chased Rude backstage and then cornered Heenan in the ring; moments later, Rude came out to the ring and tried to attack Warrior but was scared from the ring and again chased backstage
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - April 23, 1989 (19,000; sell out) Featured Gorilla Monsoon & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned the Blue Blazer at 12:28 by catching Blazer coming off the top and hitting a powerslam Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Hercules at 15:43 by holding onto the ropes for leverage as Herc attempted a sunset flip into the ring; after the bout, Hercules applied the full nelson on Bravo Hillbilly Jim defeated the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at the 27-second mark when Honky attacked Jim from behind with Hart's megaphone; after the bout, Honky and Hart continued to assault Jim before leaving ringside; moments later, Jim grabbed the mic and said he didn't want that kind of victory and challenged Honky to come back and continue the match; later in the show, Billy Red Lyons conducted an in-ring interview with Jim in which he challenged Honky to a rematch at the following month's show Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) at 15:04 with a roll up as Dibiase played to the fans; after the bout, Dibiase & Virgil attacked Roberts and knocked him out of the ring; moments later, Roberts pulled Virgil back into the ring and attempted to put Damien on him until Dibiase came back out and took Virgil backstage Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov at 11:33 with a missile dropkick; Roma used Strike Force's theme song for the match Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out at 10:15 after Sherri jumped on Hogan's back with Savage then jumping Hogan from behind and sliding back in the ring; after the match, Sherri put the belt around Savage's waist and raised his hand in victory until Hogan came up from behind, rammed their heads together, and retook possession of the belt Mr. Perfect fought Bret Hart to a 20-minute time-limit draw; after the bout, Hart challenged Perfect to 5 more minutes, with the two brawling until Hart knocked Perfect to the floor The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard at 11:22 when Butch pinned Anderson after Blanchard accidentally dove onto Anderson from the top rope
WWF @ Knoxville, TN - Thompson-Boling Arena - April 23, 1989 Included Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ Cape Girardeau, MO - Show Me Center - April 23, 1989 Jim Powers vs. the Genius WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin vs. Judy Martin Jim Neidhart vs. the Barbarian Tito Santana vs. Rick Martel Brutus Beefcake vs. Bad News Brown WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs the Big Bossman & Akeem WWF IC Champion Rick Rude vs. the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ Moline, IL - Wharton Fieldhouse - April 24, 1989 The Warlord defeated Koko B. Ware Ron Garvin defeated Barry Horowitz Tom Magee defeated Tim Horner The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Jim Duggan defeated King Haku Big John Studd fought Andre the Giant to a double disqualification when King Haku and Jim Duggan interfered Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ Cedar Rapids, IA - Five Seasons Center - April 24, 1988 WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin vs. Judy Martin (non-title match) Jim Neidhart vs. the Barbarian Tito Santana vs. Rick Martel Brutus Beefcake vs. Bad News Brown WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Big Bossman & Akeem The Ultimate Warrior vs. WWF IC Champion Rick Rude
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - April 24, 1989 (16,000) Televised on the MSG Network - included Tony Schiavone & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 6/12/89: Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned the Blue Blazer at 10:57 by catching him coming off the top rope and slamming him to the mat (Owen Hart's final MSG appearance for 3 and a half years) Hillbilly Jim defeated the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at the 24-second mark after Honky attacked Jim from behind with Hart's megaphone after Jim became distracted by Hart, with Honky & Hart then further attacking Jim before leaving ringside; after Hillbilly got to his feet, he grabbed the mic and said he didn't want that type of victory and challenged Honky to come back out and continue the match, but the challenge went unanswered Prime Time Wrestling - 10/30/89: Dino Bravo pinned Hercules at 16:26 by sitting on Herc's chest and then holding onto the ropes for leverage; after the bout, Hercules applied the full nelson on Bravo (WWF Strong Men) Prime Time Wrestling - 5/8/89: Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov at 12:21 with a powerslam; after the bout, Hillbilly Jim returned to the ring and said he said he wanted to fight the Honkytonk Man anywhere he could get a match with him; later in the show, Howard Finkel announced a rematch had been signed for 5/8 at the Meadowlands Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) at 16:16 with a roll up as Dibiase played to the fans; after the bout, Dibiase & Virgil attacked Jake until they knocked him out of the ring, as Dibiase & Virgil then began to leave ringside, Jake pulled Virgil back inside the ring, where he was about to lay Damien across him, but Dibiase returned to ringside and pulled Virgil away before Jake could do anything (SuperTape) Mr. Perfect fought Bret Hart to a 20-minute time limit draw at 19:05; after the bout, Hart challenged Perfect to 5 more minutes, with the two briefly brawling until Hart sent his opponent to the floor (The Life and Times of Mr. Perfect) The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard at 10:02 when Butch pinned Anderson after Luke headbutted Anderson in the mid-section when he was attempting to powerslam Butch, with Butch falling on top for the pin Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out at 10:36 after Sherri jumped on Hogan's back to prevent him from reentering the ring, and Savage attacked Hogan from behind after Hogan he got Sherri off him and then quickly reentered the ring on the 9-count; after the bout, Sherri put the world title belt around Savage's waist and raised his hand in victory until Hogan snuck up behind them, rammed their heads together and reclaimed his title belt before chasing both from the ring
WWF @ Des Moines, IA - Veterans Auditorium - April 25, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: Big John Studd defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification when Haku interfered; after the bout, Jim Duggan made the save The Ultimate Warrior vs. Randy Savage 5/14/89 - included a trailer for "No Holds Barred" as well as a lengthy clip from the film; featured a promo by Koko B. Ware about looking forward to seeing Hulk Hogan's new film; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF IC Champion Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan regarding the challenge of the Ultimate Warrior; featured closing comments from the Rockers and the Rougeaus regarding their match the following week: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at around the 5-minute mark in a non-title match after the referee was knocked out and Honky hit Ax with Hart's megaphone; Ron Garvin came to the ring as a referee to make the disqualification call (Demolition) Bret Hart pinned Dave Wagner at 2:23 with an elbow drop from the middle turnbuckle; recently reinstated Danny Davis was the referee for the bout The Barbarian (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Kim Yates at 1:52 with a flying shoulderblock The Bushwhackers defeated the Invader & an unknown at 2:02 when Luke pinned the unknown following the battering ram and double gutbuster; prior to the Bushwhackers' entrance, Zeus made an appearance and scared both ring announcer Mike McGuirk as well as the enhancement talent from the ring before leaving ringside Hercules defeated Randy Spears via submission with the backbreaker at 2:00; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout Rick Martel (w/ Slick) pinned Jim Evans at 2:11 with a kneedrop off the top; prior to the bout, Tony Schiavone interviewed Slick & Martel at ringside regarding his turning on Tito Santana and the fans 5/21/89 - included a trailer for "No Holds Barred"; featured a promo from Hillbilly Jim regarding Hogan's film; included two clips from the film, one focused on Hogan and the other on Zeus; featured Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Miss Elizabeth regarding Randy Savage naming Sensational Sherri as his new manager as well as Savage's quest to regain the WWF World Title from Hulk Hogan: Brutus Beefcake defeated Mike Thomas via submission with the sleeper at 2:54; after the bout, Beefcake cut some of his opponent's hair Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Scott Colton with the side suplex at 2:39 Tito Santana pinned Tom Stone at 3:22 with the flying forearm; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Jim Powers at 2:30 via submission with the Million $ Dream Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) to a no contest when Michaels was assaulted with Hart's megaphone during a brawl on the floor before the match began, causing Michaels to bleed from the mouth; prior to the bout, Tony Schiavone interviewed Jimmy Hart & the Rougeaus regarding the Rockers' theme music, with Raymond Rougeau then claiming the Rockers were copycats for singing their theme song as well and saying they worth worthy enough to wrestle the Rougeaus, resulting in Michaels & Jannetty going out to the floor to start the fight The Ultimate Warrior pinned Barry Horowitz at 3:21 with the press slam / splash combo; after the bout, Warrior carried Horowitz backstage 5/28/89 - included comments from several fans in attendance regarding "No Holds Barred", set to premiere Friday, June 2nd; featured a promo from the Bushwhackers regarding the film; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Zeus in which Zeus said he was the real star of "No Holds Barred" because he was bigger, badder, and he would kick Hulk Hogan's butt; featured a clip from the film; included closing comments from the Big Bossman and Hulk Hogan regarding their upcoming steel cage match on Saturday Night's Main Event: Jake Roberts pinned Tom Burton with the DDT at 3:42 Big John Studd defeated Al Burke via submission with a bearhug at 1:55 The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated JT Thomas & Red Tyler at 3:31 when Akeem pinned Tyler with a splash; after the bout, Slick distracted the referee as Thomas was handcuffed to the ropes and beaten with Bossman's nightstick The Red Rooster defeated Tom Stock at 3:53 via submission with an elevated chicken wing; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout Mr. Perfect pinned Frank DeFalco at 3:08 with the Perfect Plex Hillbilly Jim pinned Jeff Curtis at 2:37 with a boot to the face; prior to the bout, Jim danced with Mike McGuirk at ringside Saturday Night's Main Event #21 - 5/27/89 on NBC; featured Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included two seperate clips from "No Holds Barred", one featuring Hulk Hogan and the other featuring Zeus: King Jim Duggan defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) via count-out at around 7:15 when the running clothesline from the challenger knocked Rude to the floor and the champion could not break the count back inside; Haku briefly appeared ringside at around the 3:40 mark but was sent backstage by referees; Duggan's exit theme was "Stars and Stripes Forever" as it was Memorial Day Weekend (Duggan's first match as King, even though he did not actually win the crown until 4/26) Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) pinned Jim Neidhart with the flying elbowsmash at 5:54 after hitting a double axe handle from the top to the floor WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) in a steel cage match at 10:01 by stealing Bossman's handcuffs from an interfering Slick and handcuffing Bossman to the top rope, with the champion then escaping over the top just seconds before Slick was able to uncuff Bossman so he could escape out the door; prior to the bout, Slick introduced Zeus who then came ringside and awaited Hogan's entrance; moments later, as Hogan approached the cage, he was beaten down by Zeus before Zeus then left ringside; after the bout, Hogan rammed Bossman into the cage on the floor and did the same to Slick inside the ring before Bossman pulled his manager to safety; Hogan then posed in the ring while wearing Slick's hat (WWF Wrestling's Greatest Steel Cage Matches Ever!, Best of Saturday Night's Main Event) Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification at around 9:15 when a frustrated Ax entered the ring, a brawl ensued, and Ax shoved referee Joey Marella to the mat; after the match, both teams battled their way backstage (Demolition) Jimmy Snuka pinned Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) at 1:11 with a backbreaker and the top rope splash (Snuka's TV in-ring return after a 4-year absence)
WWF @ Omaha, NE - Civic Center - April 26, 1989 (10,310; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Megaman (w/ Jimmy Hart) vs. ? Prime Time Wrestling - 5/15/89: The Warlord (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Tim Horner at 3:19 with a powerslam after catching Horner coming off the top Prime Time Wrestling - 5/8/89 - included Tito Santana as a guest of the Brother Love Show Prime Time Wrestling - 5/8/89: Hercules fought the Barbarian (w/ Mr. Fuji) to a double count-out at 7:25; after the bout, Hercules broke Fuji's cane over the Barbarian's back Kendo Nagasaki (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Tim Horner International Wrestling Challenge: Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 6:15 with the top rope splash; after the bout, Snuka cleared Hart from the ring with a headbutt Big John Studd defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification when Haku interfered; after the bout, Jim Duggan made the save Prime Time Wrestling - 5/15/89: Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Koko B. Ware & the Blue Blazer at 7:07 when Anderson pinned Blazer following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back Randy Savage defeated the Ultimate Warrior via count-out when Warrior attacked Rick Rude at ringside International Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts pinned Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 5:50 with a small package after Valentine tried to help Hart, who Roberts had tangled in the ring ropes WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated the Big Bossman in a steel cage match 5/13/89 - featured a brand new logo and theme music for the show, the first change since the show began in 9/86; included Tony Schiavone conducting an interview with Miss Elizabeth where she said she would be Hulk Hogan's manager for as long as he needs her and Hulkamania will live forever; featured closing comments from the Brooklyn Brawler & Bobby Heenan as well as the Red Rooster regarding their match the following week: The Ultimate Warrior pinned Al Burke at 2:08 with the press slam / splash combo; after the bout, Warrior carried his opponent backstage Bad News Brown pinned Tom Stock with the Ghetto Blaster at 1:58; Danny Davis made his return as a referee for the bout, with Vince McMahon stating that Davis was placed on probation status after surrendering his contract to be a wrestler Brutus Beefcake defeated Tony Leone via submission with the sleeper at 2:16; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Jim Merkel & Kevin Michaelson at 1:43 when Akeem pinned Michaelson with a splash following the sidewalk slam from Bossman; prior to the Twin Towers' entrance, Zeus made an appearance and scared both ring announcer Howard Finkel as well as the enhancement talent from the ring before leaving ringside; after the bout, Merkel was handcuffed to the top rope and beaten with Bossman's nightstick Jim Duggan pinned King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) with the running clothesline at 3:29 to win the crown; prior to the bout, the Genius cut an insert promo predicting Haku would win the match; after the bout, Heenan ran backstage with the robe and crown - unwilling to let Duggan have them (Best of the WWF Vol. 20, Best of the WWF: Superheroes) Tito Santana pinned Barry Horowitz with the flying forearm at 2:30 5/20/89 - included Jake Roberts as a guest of the Brother Love Show, taped 4/4/89 in Glens Falls; featured the coronation of King Jim Duggan, with most of the babyface wrestlers in attendance for the segment: WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jim Evans with the Rude Awakening at 1:25; after the bout, Rude rejected a woman that was brought into the ring for him to kiss, saying he didn't want to kiss anyone The Bushwhackers defeated Barry Horowitz & Chris Curtis at 2:08 when Butch pinned Curtis following the double gutbuster Rick Martel (w/ Slick) pinned JT Thomas at 2:10 with a kneedrop off the top The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 4:51 with a roll up as the Brawler began arguing with referee Ron Garvin; after the bout, Brawler attacked Garvin with Garvin quickly clearing him from the ring Mr. Perfect pinned Red Tyler with the Perfect Plex at 1:26 5/27/89 - included Zeus as a guest of the Brother Love Show; featured the Rockers / Rougeaus match from the previous week's Wrestling Challenge: Koko B. Ware pinned the Black Knight with the Ghostbuster at 3:36 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Scott Colton via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:59 Bret Hart pinned Randy Spear with the piledriver at 2:28; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Warren Bianchi with the side suplex at 2:04 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Tom Stone & Mark Thomas at 2:17 when Ax pinned Thomas following the Decapitation
WWF @ Portland, ME - Civic Center - April 27, 1989 (3,543) Included Jake Roberts and Randy Savage
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - April 27, 1989 (3,000) The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification Rick Martel defeated Tito Santana Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Bad News Brown pinned the Blue Blazer The Honkytonk Man pinned Hillbilly Jim Greg Valentine defeated Jim Powers The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out
WWF @ Chattanooga, TN - Municipal Auditorium - April 27, 1989 Included Andre the Giant and Jim Duggan
WWF @ Birmingham, AL - Jefferson Civic Center - April 28, 1989 Included Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ Rochester, NY - War Memorial - April 28, 1989 Greg Valentine defeated Jim Powers The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Rick Martel fought Tito Santana to a no contest when Martel attacked Santana before the bout; the match was postponned for later in the card Bad News Brown pinned the Blue Blazer The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw after the 16-minute mark Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana The Honkytonk Man pinned Hillbilly Jim WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - April 28, 1989 (8,000) Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Judy Martin Dino Bravo pinned Hercules Randy Savage pinned Brutus Beefcake The Warlord defeated Koko B. Ware The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena - April 29, 1989 (15,000) Paul Roma defeated Boris Zhukov The Warlord defeated Koko B. Ware Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Dino Bravo defeated Hercules WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Judy Martin The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Minneapolis, MN - Met Center - April 29, 1989 (3,500) Greg Valentine pinned the Blue Blazer The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification Brutus Beefcake pinned Bad News Brown Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana The Honkytonk Man pinned Hillbilly Jim The Ultimate Warrior fought WWF IC Champion Rick Rude to a double count-out
WWF @ Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Civic Center - April 29, 1989 Included Jim Duggan
WWF @ Augusta, GA - Civic Center - April 30, 1989 Tom Magee defeated Tim Horner Lanny Poffo defeated Barry Horowitz The Barbarian defeated Jim Neidhart Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jim Duggan defeated King Haku Big John Studd defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - April 30, 1989 (8,300) Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov Mr. Perfect pinned Bret Hart Dino Bravo pinned Hercules WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Koko B. Ware defeated the Warlord via disqualification Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Asheville, NC - Civic Center - May 1, 1989 Included Andre the Giant
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - May 1, 1989 Paul Roma defeated Boris Zhukov WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Judy Martin The Warlord defeated Koko B. Ware Dino Bravo defeated Hercules The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase Randy Savage pinned Brutus Beefcake after Sensational Sherri threw salt into Beefcake's eyes
WWF @ Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum - May 1, 1989 Featured Gorilla Monsoon & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary Prime Time Wrestling - 5/29/89: The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Jim Powers at 12:19 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll The Blue Blazer pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 9:19 with a reverse flying bodypress off the top Prime Time Wrestling - 6/5/89: Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Hillbilly Jim at 7:45 with a roll up and grabbing Jim's overalls for leverage; prior to the bout, Hillbilly danced with ring announcer Billy Red Lyons WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Big Bossman & Akeem to a double disqualification at 8:57 when Bossman hit Ax with his nightstick as Ax covered Akeem, while at the same time Smash shoved down the referee; after the bout, Smash was thrown to the ring and Ax was double teamed by the Twin Towers until another referee came out to order them backstage Prime Time Wrestling - 5/29/89: The Red Rooster defeated Richard Charland via submission with an elevated chicken wing at 9:44 Rick Martel pinned Bret Hart at 11:07 with his feet on the ropes for leverage as Hart went to punch Martel in the corner Mr. Perfect pinned Tito Santana at 10:40 with a roll up and grabbing the tights for leverage after Santana was distracted by Rick Martel at ringside, moments after Martel prevented Santana from making the cover after hitting the flying forearm The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) via count-out at 12:04 when Rude began walking backstage as Warrior chased Heenan into the ring; after the bout, Warrior cleared both Heenan and Rude from the ring Bret Hart won a 16-man battle royal at 10:52 by last eliminating Mr. Perfect; other participants included: Tito Santana, Rick Martel, WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition, the Big Bossman, Akeem, the Honkytonk Man, Greg Valentine, the Blue Blazer, the Brooklyn Brawler, Hillbilly Jim, the Red Rooster, Jim Powers, and Richard Charland; order of elimination: Akeem by Demolition (0:09); Demolition Ax by Bossman (3:48); Powers by Bossman (4:15); Honky by Demolition Smash (4:22); Charland by Hillbilly (5:20); Blazer by the Brawler (5:30); Brawler by Perfect & Smash (5:45); Rooster by Valentine via backdrop as Valentine was on the apron (6:56); Valentine by Hillbilly as Valentine was on the apron (7:02); Bossman by Smash (7:28); Smash by Bossman as Bossman pulled Smash off the apron after being eliminated (7:32); Hillbilly by Perfect as Hillbilly was on the apron (7:50); Santana by Perfect as Santana attempted to eliminate Martel (9:23) (Santana remained at ringside for the finish); Martel by Santana as Santana pulled down the ring rope while Martel ran the ropes, hoping to connect with a double team move on Hart (10:45); Perfect by Bret via clothesline after ramming Perfect into the corner; after the bout, Santana and Bret celebrated the win (Best of the WWF Vol. 20)
WWF @ Fresno, CA - Convention Center - May 3, 1989 The Bushwhackers vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard
WWF @ Fayetteville, NC - Cumberland County Memorial Arena - May 3, 1989 Andre the Giant vs. Big John Studd
WWF @ Utica, NY - May 3, 1989 (2,500) Jim Powers pinned Iron Mike Sharpe The Honkytonk Man pinned Hillbilly Jim Greg Valentine pinned the Blue Blazer Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Tito Santana defeated Rick Martel via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Big Bossman & Akeem to a double count-out WWF IC Champion Rick Rude defeated the Ultimate Warrior via count-out
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - May 4, 1989 (4,000) Paul Roma pinned Jack Armstrong Dino Bravo pinned Hercules Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Koko B. Ware pinned the Warlord Randy Savage pinned Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Hara Arena - May 4, 1989 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau vs. Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty
WWF @ Salisbury, MD - Wicomico Youth & Civic Center - May 4, 1989 Jim Powers defeated Bill Woods The Honkytonk Man pinned Hillbilly Jim Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw WWF IC Champion Rick Rude defeated the Ultimate Warrior via disqualification The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Greg Valentine pinned the Blue Blazer Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Arena - May 5, 1989 (3,300) Included Zeus as a guest of the Brother Love Show Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin The Warlord pinned Koko B. Ware Randy Savage pinned Brutus Beefcake with a roll up after Sensational Sherri threw powder into Beefcake's eyes Dino Bravo pinned Hercules The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Washington DC - Armory - May 5, 1989 Hillbilly Jim vs. the Honkytonk Man Greg Valentine pinned the Blue Blazer by catching him coming off the top and hitting a powerslam Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem Rick Martel defeated Tito Santana The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via disqualification Also included Jim Powers
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - May 5, 1989 Included Jim Duggan
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - May 6, 1989 Brutus Beefcake vs. Randy Savage
WWF @ Green Bay, WI - Brown County Arena - May 6, 1989 Included Jim Neidhart
WWF @ Nashville, TN - Municipal Auditorium - May 6, 1989 (7,950) The card was stretched out and ended after 11:30 p.m. so that the NWA would have less time to set up for Wrestle War 89, held the following day in the same arena; John Mellencamp and Ric Flair were backstage for the event Greg Valentine pinned the Blue Blazer by catching Blazer coming off the top and hitting a powerslam, while grabbing the tights for leverage during the cover Tito Santana fought Rick Martel to a no contest when Martel attacked Santana before the bout; the match was postponned for later in the card Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Hillbilly Jim defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification when Honky hit Jim with Jimmy Hart's megaphone; after the bout, Jim cleared both Honky and Hart from the ring The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out after both men started brawling at ringside The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana at the 3-minute mark by putting his feet on the ropes for leverage Jim Powers pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a powerslam WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification after the referee was knocked down Randy Savage pinned Brutus Beefcake after Sensational Sherri threw powder in Beefcake's eyes Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase with a cradle
WWF @ Atlanta, GA - Omni - May 7, 1989 The Ultimate Warrior vs. WWF IC Champion Rick Rude
WWF @ Lakeland, FL - Civic Center Arena - May 7, 1989 Koko B. Ware vs. the Warlord The Red Rooster vs. The Barbarian Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jaques & Raymond Rougeau Jim Duggan vs. King Haku Big John Studd vs. Andre The Giant
WWF @ South Bend, IN - Joyce Athletic & Convocation Center – May 7, 1989 Paul Roma defeated Boris Zhukov WWF Women’s Champion Rockin Robin defeated Judy Martin The Warlord defeated Koko B. Ware Randy Savage defeated Brutus Beefcake Dino Bravo defeated Hercules The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Jake Roberts defeated Ted DiBiase
WWF @ Orlando, FL - May 8, 1989 The Ultimate Warrior vs. WWF IC Champion Rick Rude Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase; minutes after the bout, Roberts was arrested on charges of assault stemming from an incident with a fan following the 12/88 television tapings in Daytona Beach
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - May 8, 1989 Televised on the MSG Network - featured Tony Schiavone & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary; included Zeus as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which he said he was the true star of "No Holds Barred" because he was bigger and badder than WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan, Hogan was not a man but a woman, and that Zeus would destroy Hogan if he ever came face to face with him; featured Howard Finkel announcing that Summer Slam would take place at the Meadowlands on 8/28: Mr. Perfect pinned the Blue Blazer with the Perfect Plex at 10:59 Prime Time Wrestling - 12/25/89: Bret Hart fought Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) to a 20-minute time limit draw at 19:34; late in the bout, Mr. Perfect came ringside briefly, distracting Hart from the match Tito Santana fought Rick Martel (w/ Slick) to a no contest when Martel attacked Santana before the bout during Santana's entrance, with the referee deeming Santana unable to compete but would allow the match to take place later in the card if Santana's condition improved, which it did The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Hillbilly Jim at 9:15 with a running knee to the back and hooking Jim's overalls for leverage after Jim became distracted by Hart; prior to the bout, Jim danced with ring attendant Tony Chimmel at ringside The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) via count-out at 10:02 when Rude began walking backstage as Warrior chased Heenan into the ring; after the bout, Warrior cleared both men from the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 6/5/89: Jim Powers pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 10:34 with a powerslam The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with a sunset flip after the Brawler hit the turnbuckle at 10:10 (Best of the WWF Vol. 20) Rick Martel (w/ Slick) pinned Tito Santana at 3:24 with his feet on the ropes WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) via disqualification at 15:12 when Bossman attacked the champions with his nightstick; after the bout, Akeem attempted to handcuff Ax to the bottom rope until Smash made the save with a steel chair
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - May 12, 1989 (15,000; sell out) Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov with a powerslam Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a 20-minute time-limit draw WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin with a bulldog Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out when Hogan was distracted by Sherri Dino Bravo pinned Hercules by holding the ropes for leverage as Herc attempted a sunset flip into the ring The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard when Butch pinned Anderson Roddy Piper (sub. for Jake Roberts) pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) at around the 8-minute mark with a roll up after Dibiase accidentally hit Virgil when Piper ducked as Virgil held Piper from the apron (Piper's first WWF match in over 2 years)
WWF @ Miami, FL - Arena - May 12, 1989 Greg Valentine pinned the Blue Blazer The Honkytonk Man pinned Hillbilly Jim Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana The Ultimate Warrior fought WWF IC Champion Rick Rude to a double count-out The Genius pinned Jim Powers Brutus Beefcake pinned Bad News Brown; Ron Garvin was the guest referee for the match WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - May 12, 1989 (5,100) Tom Magee pinned Tim Horner The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler The Warlord pinned Koko B. Ware Big John Studd defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification Jim Duggan pinned Haku Barry Horowitz pinned Mike Reskin Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty; the Rockers won the match via pinfall but the referee, groggy after being knocked down moments earlier, mistakengly awarded the bout to the Rougeaus
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - May 13, 1989 (5,000; 3,000 paid) Televised on NESN - included Tony Schiavone & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 12:16 with a sunset flip out of the corner Prime Time Wrestling - 5/22/89: Barry Horowitz pinned Dusty Wolfe at 10:20 with a flying back elbow from the middle turnbuckle Tom Magee pinned Tim Horner at 6:51 when the momentum of a crossbody by Horner put Magee on top; Magee was billed as "Mega Man Magee" for the match The Warlord pinned Koko B. Ware at 10:35 with a powerslam Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau at 17:31 when Michaels pinned Jacques after blocking Jacques' splash attempt from the top by raising his knees King Jim Duggan pinned Haku at 10:06 with the running clothesline after Haku missed a diving headbutt Big John Studd defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification at 6:38 when Haku interfered; after the bout, Jim Duggan then made the save with his 2x4; both Haku and Duggan made their way to ringside towards the end of the match
WWF @ New Orleans, LA - UNO Lakefront Arena - May 13, 1989 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Big Bossman & Akeem
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - May 13, 1989 (13,900; sell out) During the event, San Francisco Mayor Art Agnos gave a plaque to Hulk Hogan, declaring it Hulk Hogan Day in the city Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov Dino Bravo pinned Hercules WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out Roddy Piper (sub. for Jake Roberts) pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - May 14, 1989 (10,000) Paul Roma defeated Boris Zhukov Dino Bravo defeated Hercules WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Judy Martin The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out Roddy Piper (sub. for Jake Roberts) pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Pensacola, FL - Civic Center - May 14, 1989 Tito Santana vs. Rick Martel Jim Neidhart vs. the Barbarian
WWF @ Sheboygan, WI - Municipal Auditorium Armory - May 14, 1989 Included Andre the Giant
WWF @ Ft. Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial - May 15, 1989 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau vs. Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty
WWF @ Stevens Point, WI - Quant Fieldhouse - May 15, 1989 Greg Valentine defeated Jim Powers The Honkytonk Man defeated Hillbilly Jim Bad News Brown defeated the Blue Blazer The Barbarian defeated Jim Neidhart Rick Martel defeated Tito Santana WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via disqualification
WWF @ Springfield, IL - Prairie Capital Convention Center - May 15, 1989 Hercules vs. Dino Bravo
WWF @ LaCrosse, WI - LaCrosse Center - May 16, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 5/22/89: Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Powers at 5:52 with the Perfect Plex Prime Time Wrestling - 5/29/89: Rick Martel (w/ Slick) pinned Tim Horner at 7:43 with a kneedrop off the top Prime Time Wrestling - 5/29/89: Bad News Brown & the Brooklyn Brawler defeated the Blue Blazer & Hillbilly Jim at 5:30 when Brown pinned the Blazer with the Ghetto Blaster Jimmy Snuka pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) at 8:20 with a roll up after Dibiase collided with Virgil on the ring apron (Fan Favorites 89) The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) via count-out at 7:40 after Warrior attacked Rude on the floor as Rude attempted to leave ringside; after the bout, Warrior attacked Heenan in the ring and hit the splash on Rude before leaving ringside with the title belt (The Ultimate Warrior) 6/4/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jimmy Snuka which was interrupted by the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart, after Honky's match, upset that Honky's singing was cut off so Snuka could have an interview; Snuka eventually hit a flying bodypress from the platform onto Honky after Honky insulted him; featured a 'Special Report' segment showing comments from fans on the premiere weekend of 'No Holds Barred;' included closing comments from Miss Elizabeth, urging the fans to see the new movie: The Bushwhackers defeated Chris Curtis & Al Burke at 2:16 when Luke pinned Burke following the double gutbuster Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jim Evans at 3:09 with the side kick to the face Jim Neidhart pinned Dave Wagner at 2:05 with a powerslam; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Jim Powers & Warren Bianchi at 2:47 when Raymond pinned Bianchi following the double team move off the top The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Red Tyler with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll at 1:37 Rick Martel (w/ Slick) pinned Jerry Lynn at 2:49 with a kneedrop off the top The Ultimate Warrior pinned Scott Colton at 3:04 with the press slam / splash combo; after the bout, Warrior carried his opponent backstage 6/11/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart regarding Jimmy Snuka; featured a 'Special Report' segment showing last week's incident on WWF Superstars between King Jim Duggan, Big John Studd, Andre the Giant, & Haku; included a closing interview where Tony Schiavone was with Tito Santana and his family regarding 'No Holds Barred,' with Santana saying the movie was fantastic: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Todd Becker & Fuller Stevens at 2:15 when Ax pinned Becker following the Decapitation Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Warren Bianchi via submission with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 at 2:07; after the bout, Tony Schiavone interviewed Valentine at ringside, with Valentine saying he was upset WWF President Jack Tunney made Ron Garvin a referee Tito Santana pinned Dusty Wolfe at 3:04 with the flying forearm; Ron Garvin was the referee Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Jeff Gronsky & Paul Roma at 2:48 when Anderson pinned Gronsky following the spike piledriver behind the referee's back Brutus Beefcake defeated Tom Stock via submission with the sleeper at 2:40 Mr. Perfect pinned Lance Allen with the Perfect Plex at 2:16 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated JT Thomas via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:21 6/18/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with King Jim Duggan; featured a 'Special Report' segment focusing on Randy Savage, showing the ending of Savage's match with Tim Horner on last week's WWF Superstars; included a closing segment where Miss Elizabeth urged fans to see 'No Holds Barred': WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pined Chris Zarna at 1:16 with the Rude Awakening Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Boris Zhukov & Tom Stone at 3:07 when Michaels pinned Stone following double flying fistdrops; after the bout, Tony Schiavone interviewed the Rockers at ringside Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Frankie DeFalco at 1:31 with the side suplex The Red Rooster defeated Jake Milliman via submission at 1:55 with the elevated chickenwing; prior to the bout, Gorilla Monsoon left the broadcast booth and left Bobby Heenan to announce the match by himself; Monsoon then returned just before the next match and said he was away arranging for Tony Schiavone to join them for next week's show The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Jerry Lynn & Ray Brown at 2:20 when Akeem pinned Brown with a splash; after the bout, Lynn was handcuffed to the top rope and beaten with the nightstick The Barbarian (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Ed Slater at 2:08 with a clothesline off the top Koko B. Ware pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:59 with the Ghostbuster; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout
WWF @ Duluth, MN - Entertainment Convention Center - May 17, 1989 WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 5/22/89: The Warlord (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Paul Roma with a powerslam at 4:39 Prime Time Wrestling - 5/22/89: Koko B. Ware pinned Boris Zhukov with a missile dropkick and fistdrop at 5:09 Prime Time Wrestling - 6/5/89: The Bushwhackers defeated Bad News Brown & the Brooklyn Brawler at 5:41 following the battering ram and a double gutbuster on the Brawler as Bad News was arguing with several ringside fans; after the bout, Bad News hit the Ghetto Blaster on his partner (SuperTape) Big John Studd defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification when Haku interfered; after the bout, King Jim Duggan made the save The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem when Ax pinned Akeem after using Bossman's nightstick as a weapon; after the bout, Bossman & Akeem argued with one another all the way backstage Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) via disqualification when Sherri interfered Jimmy Snuka pinned Ted Dibiase The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart via count-out at 13:15 when all four men began brawling in the floor but Akeem was able to return to the ring before the 10-count; after the contest, the Hart Foundation attacked their opponents, handcuffed Slick to the ring rope, and left ringside with the key (Fan Favorites 1989) 6/3/89 - included Slick as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which Slick would not comment on the rumors that he was trying to sign Zeus under contract; featured the first vignette ("pizza man") promoting the debut of Dusty Rhodes; included hype for "No Holds Barred", which had opened the previous night: Brutus Beefcake defeated Tom Stone via submission with the sleeper at 1:59 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Tom Stock & Eddie Slater at 2:57 when Anderson pinned Slater following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Chris zarna via submission with the shin guard assisted figure-4 at 2:43; prior to the bout, Tony Schiavone interviewed Hart & Valentine at ringside, with Valentine dedicating the match to Ron Garvin Tito Santana pinned Jake Milliman with the flying forearm at 2:24; after the bout, Milliman pushed referee Ron Garvin, with Garvin then knocking Milliman to the mat with a punch The Barbarian (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Lance Allen with a flying clothesline at 1:54 King Jim Duggan pinned Dave Wagner with the running clothesline at 1:49; after the bout, a brawl errupted involving Bobby Heenan, Duggan, Haku, Andre the Giant, and Big John Studd, with Duggan and Studd eventually clearing the ring of the opposition 6/10/89 - included Big John Studd as a guest of the Brother Love Show: Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) pinned Tim Horner at 3:10 with the flying elbowsmash Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Chris Curtis & Jake Milliman when Jannetty pinned Curtis following a double flying fistdrop at 2:53 Bad News Brown pinned Jim Evans at 1:18 with the Ghetto Blaster; after the bout, Tony Schiavone interviewed Brown at ringside Hercules defeated Al Burke via submission with the backbreaker at 2:20; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Frankie DeFalco at 1:46 with the Rude Awakening Jim Neidhart pinned Barry Horowitz at 1:31 with the powerslam The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Kevin Michaelson & Scott Colton at 2:05 when Akeem pinned Colton with the splash 6/17/89 - included Jimmy Snuka as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which he was interrupted by Jimmy Hart, who distracted Snuka long enough for the Honkytonk Man to sneak up behind him and hitting him with his guitar; moments later, officials pulled Honky away, while Snuka scared Love away and destroyed the set: The Ultimate Warrior pinned Dusty Wolfe at 1:54 with the gorilla press slam / splash combo; after the bout, Warrior carried his opponent backstage Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Terry Bronski & Warren Bianchi at 2:31 when Jacques pinned Bianchi following a kneedrop as Raymond had the Boston crab applied; after the bout, Tony Schiavone interviewed the Rougeaus and Hart at ringside Bret Hart pinned Boris Zhukov with the piledriver and a double axe handle off the top at 2:05; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Red Tyler via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:19 Rick Martel (w/ Slick) pinned Jim Evans with a kneedrop off the top at 1:49 Mr. Perfect pinned JT Thomas with the Perfect Plex at 1:52 The Bushwhackers defeated Todd Becker & Butler Stevens at 2:20 when Luke pinned Stevens following the double gutbuster
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - May 18, 1989 (2,500) Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Greg Valentine defeated Brian Jewel The Warlord pinned Koko B. Ware Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jimmy Snuka pinned Ted Dibiase Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage via disqualification
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - May 18, 1989 The Ultimate Warrior vs. WWF IC Champion Rick Rude Also included the Barbarian and Rick Martel
WWF @ Lansing, MI - Civic Arena - May 18, 1989 Included Jim Duggan
- 5/19/89: Road House, featuring Terry Funk, opened in US theaters.
WWF @ Altoona, PA - Jaffa Mosque - May 19, 1989 (2,764) Barry Horowitz pinned Jeff Bronsky at 16:18 with an elbow drop from the middle turnbuckle Dino Bravo pinned Hercules at 11:36 by holding the ropes for leverage as Herc attempted a sunset flip into the ring WWF Women's Champion Rockin' Robin pinned Judy Martin at 9:42 after Martin missed a charge into the corner Big John Studd defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification at 6:24 when Haku interfered King Jim Duggan pinned Haku at 9:17 Tom Magee pinned Tim Horner at 11:18 The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard at 10:16 when Butch pinned Blanchard
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - May 19, 1989 (16,000) Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov The Warlord pinned Koko B. Ware Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a double disqualification Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jimmy Snuka (sub. for Jake Roberts) pinned Ted Dibiase Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) via count-out
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - May 19, 1989 (6,500) Lanny Poffo defeated Jim Powers The Honkytonk Man pinned Hillbilly Jim The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out Bad News Brown pinned the Blue Blazer Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification
WWF @ Lincoln, NE - Pershing Auditorium - May 20, 1989 (4,700) The Warlord pinned Koko B. Ware Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw at around the 16-minute mark Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine Jimmy Snuka pinned Ted Dibiase Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - May 20, 1989 (12,326) The Genius pinned Jim Powers with a small package Bad News Brown pinned the Blue Blazer with the Ghetto Blaster The Honkytonk Man pinned Hillbilly Jim The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with a reverse roll up The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart after Mr. Fuji tripped Neidhart from the outside Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana with his feet on the ropes for leverage WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification after Bossman used his nightstick WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage with a roll up
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - May 21, 1989 The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Genius defeated Jim Powers Bad News Brown defeated the Blue Blazer The Honkytonk Man defeated Hillbilly Jim The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition fought the Big Bossman & Akeem to a double disqualification WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage
WWF @ Wichita, KS - Kansas Coliseum - May 21, 1989 Included Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ Allentown, PA - May 22, 1989 Jeff Bronsky defeated Barry Horowitz Dino Bravo defeated Hercules WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Judy Martin Big John Studd defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification King Jim Duggan pinned Haku Tom Magee pinned Tim Horner The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard
WWF @ Grand Rapids, MI - Stadium Arena - May 22, 1989 (3,500) The Genius defeated Jim Powers The Honkytonk Man defeated Hillbilly Jim The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Randy Savage pinned Brutus Beefcake The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana Bad News Brown pinned the Blue Blazer WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification
WWF @ Peterborough, Ontario - Memorial Centre - May 26, 1989 Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz The Honkytonk Man defeated Hillbilly Jim Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Dino Bravo pinned Hercules The Genius pinned Jim Powers Big John Studd & King Jim Duggan defeated Andre the Giant & Haku
WWF @ Brantford, Ontario - Civic Centre - May 27, 1989 Included Haku, Dino Bravo, the Honkytonk Man, Andre the Giant, King Jim Duggan, Mr. Perfect, Hillbilly Jim, and Bret Hart
WWF @ Calgary, Alberta - Saddledome - May 27, 1989 The Blue Blazer defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana Roddy Piper pinned Ted Dibiase WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Kingston, Ontario - May 28, 1989 Hercules pinned Dino Bravo Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz The Genius pinned Jim Powers The Honkytonk Man pinned Hillbilly Jim Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Big John Studd & King Jim Duggan defeated Andre the Giant & Haku
WWF @ Edmonton, Alberta - Northlands Coliseum - May 28, 1989 (14,000) Bad News Brown pinned the Blue Blazer The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Roddy Piper (sub. for Jake Roberts) pinned Ted Dibiase at the 12-minute mark Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - May 29, 1989 (12,000) Tim Horner defeated Barry Horowitz Paul Roma defeated Boris Zhukov The Warlord defeated Jim Neidhart Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Dusty Rhodes (sub. for Jake Roberts) defeated Ted Dibiase (Rhodes' return match) Dino Bravo defeated Hercules WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Jacksonville, FL - Coliseum - June 1, 1989 Greg Valentine defeated Jim Powers The Red Rooster defeated Greg Valentine Big John Studd defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification Jim Duggan defeated Haku Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau The Honkytonk Man defeated Hillbilly Jim Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage via disqualification
WWF @ Bakersfield, CA - Civic Auditorium - June 1, 1989 (sell out) Bad News Brown defeated the Blue Blazer WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin defeated Judy Martin The Barbarian defeated Koko B. Ware Rick Martel defeated Tito Santana The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out
WWF @ West Palm Beach, FL - Auditorium - June 2, 1989 Lanny Poffo defeated Jim Powers the Honkytonk Man pinned Hillbilly Jim The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine Big John Studd & Jim Duggan defeated Andre the Giant & Haku Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match
- 6/2/89: No Holds Barred, starring Hulk Hogan, opens in US theaters. Zeus, Jesse Ventura, Gene Okerlund, Howard Finkel, Bill Eadie, Joey Marella, Stan Hansen, Jos LeDuc, and Pete Doherty also appear.
WWF @ Colorado Springs, CO - World Arena - June 2, 1989 Included WWF IC Champion Rick Rude
WWF @ Gary, IN - Genesis Convention Center - June 3, 1989 The Blue Blazer vs. Bad News Brown Koko B. Ware vs. the Barbarian Tito Santana vs. Rick Martel The Bushwhackers vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard The Ultimate Warrior vs. WWF IC Champion Rick Rude
WWF @ Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena - June 3, 1989 Jim Powers vs. the Genius Hillbilly Jim vs. the Honkytonk Man The Red Rooster vs. the Brooklyn Brawler Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg Valentine Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau King Jim Duggan vs. Haku Big John Studd vs. Andre The Giant
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - June 3, 1989 (12,000) The final Boston Garden show televised on NESN - featured Tony Schiavone & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 6/12/89: Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz at 11:55 with a reverse roll up into a bridge The Warlord (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Jim Neidhart at 4:35 with a clothesline to the back of the head as Neidhart was distracted by Fuji on the floor Dusty Rhodes (sub. for Jake Roberts) pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) at 8:30 with a roll up after Dibiase collided with Virgil on the ring apron Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov with a powerslam at 11:36 Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out at 12:56 after ramming Hogan into the steel barricade on the floor after Hogan became distracted by Sherri; after the match, Savage and Sherri celebrated in the ring and Savage strapped the title belt around his waist until Hogan cleared him from the ring, reclaiming possession of the belt, and then knocked Sherri to the floor with an atomic drop (Hulk Hogan: The Unreleased Archives) Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw at 18:53; after the bout, Hart grabbed the microphone and challenged Perfect for 5 more minutes; moments later, Perfect slid back in the ring and assaulted Hart from behind but was eventually crotched on the top rope and knocked to the floor Dino Bravo pinned Hercules at 8:42 by holding onto the ropes for leverage as Herc attempted a sunset flip into the ring; after the bout, Hercules applied the full nelson on Bravo WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem at 10:33 when Ax pinned Bossman after Akeem accidentally hit his partner; after the bout, the Twin Towers argued with one another; Ron Garvin was the guest referee for the match
WWF @ Portland, ME - Cumberland County Civic Center - June 4, 1989 (8,426) Paul Roma vs. Boris Zhukov Tim Horner vs. Barry Horowitz Jim Neidhart vs. the Warlord Dino Bravo vs. Hercules Dusty Rhodes (sub. for Jake Roberts) defeated Ted Dibiase Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a 20-minute time-limit draw WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Coliseum - June 4, 1989 The Genius pinned Jim Powers The Honkytonk Man defeated Hillbilly Jim Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jim Duggan defeated Haku Big John Studd defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification when Haku entered the ring after Jim Duggan hit Andre from behind with his 2x4
WWF @ Marion, IN - Memorial Coliseum - June 4, 1989 Included Bad News Brown, Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard
WWF @ Cedar Rapids, IA - Five Seasons Center - June 5, 1989 Tim Horner defeated Barry Horowitz The Warlord pinned Jim Neidhart Dusty Rhodes (sub. for Jake Roberts) defeated Ted Dibiase Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (sub. for Brutus Beefcake) via count-out Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Dino Bravo defeated Hercules WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem
WWF @ Cadillac, MI - Wexford Civic Center - June 5, 1989 Included Rick Martel
WWF @ Madison, WI - Dane County Coliseum - June 6, 1989 WWF Superstars taping: Kevin Kelly pinned Tim Horner WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem when Bossman was pinned The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via disqualification Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Big John Studd who quit earlier that afternoon) defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage via disqualification Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned Dusty Rhodes (sub. for Jake Roberts) after Virgil tripped Rhodes; this finish was done to show the wrestlers in the back that the newly-arrived Rhodes was willing to put them over The Ultimate Warrior & King Jim Duggan defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude & Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 12:47 when Warrior pinned Rude with a splash after Duggan hit Rude in the back with his 2x4 (Fan Favorites 89) Prime Time Wrestling - 6/12/89: Hercules defeated Harley Manson via submission with the backbreaker at 3:16 Prime Time Wrestling - 6/19/89: The Warlord (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned the Blue Blazer at 2:14 by catching Blazer coming off the top and hitting a powerslam Prime Time Wrestling - 6/19/89: Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeated Boris Zhukov & Barry Horowitz at 9:01 when Powers pinned Horowitz with a powerslam 6/24/89 - included Ted DiBiase & Virgil as guests of the Brother Love Show where Dibiase announced that Jake Roberts was in a hospital, injured after having a disc removed from his neck; featured a Get Well address to Jake Roberts; included the premiere of the "No Holds Barred" music video: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Tom Stone & Chris Curtis at 2:30 when Ax pinned Curtis following the Decapitation Barry Windham pinned Frankie DeFalco at 1:39 with the superplex (Windham's return after 4 years; the debut of the Widowmaker gimmick) King Jim Duggan pinned Jake Milliman at 1:48 with the running clothesline Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Jim Evans & Jim Powers at 2:03 when Anderson pinned Evans following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back Hillbilly Jim pinned Butler Stevens at 1:33 with a boot to the face WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Sonny Rogers at the 45-second mark with the Rude Awakening; after the bout, the Ultimate Warrior attacked Rude after the champion brought a young lady into the ring and closed his eyes in preparation for her to kiss him The Barbarian (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Tom Stark at 1:46 with a clothesline off the top 7/1/89 - included Slick & Rick Martel as guests of the Brother Love Show in which Tito Santana appeared and attacked Slick, then Martel, until referees could pull him away; featured an 'Update' segment focusing on the Ultimate Warrior / Rick Rude incident the previous week with comments from both men; included a Dusty Rhodes vignette in which Rhodes was portrayed as a plumber: The Red Rooster defeated Jim Magen via submission at 1:57 with a chickenwing Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Brian Costello & Ray Oakley at 2:53 when Bret pinned Oakley following the Hart Attack Bad News Brown pinned Red Tyler at 1:56 with the Ghetto Blaster Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Chris Zarna at 1:57 with a side kick to the face The Genius pinned Sonny Rogers at 1:15 with a somersault splash off the top Brutus Beefcake defeated Jim Merkle via submission at 1:49 with the sleeper Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Paul Roma & Todd Becker at 2:52 when Raymond pinned Becker, after a kneedrop from Jacques as Raymond has the Boston Crab applied 7/8/89 - included Randy Savage, Sensational Sherri, & Zeus as guests of the Brother Love Show in which Savage challenged Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake to a tag team match; featured an 'Update' segment focusing on the Rick Martel / Tito Santana incident from the previous week, with comments from both men; included a Dusty Rhodes vignette portraying him as a garbage man: Jimmy Snuka pinned Tom Stone with the splash off the top at 1:35 The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Jim Evans & Ron Fails at 4:17 when Akeem pinned Evans with the splash after Bossman hit a reverse shoulderbreaker; after the bout, Akeem handcuffed Fails to the ring rope so Bossman could beat him with the nightstick Brad Perry defeated Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 2:33 when referee Ron Garvin called for the bell after Bravo continuously picked his opponent up off the mat after gaining a 2-count and then hung Perry in the corner and kicked him in the ribs; after the bout, Garvin attacked Bravo before referees seperated the two Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Tony Burton & Dusty Wolfe at 2:11 when Michaels pinned Burton following the flying fistdrop double team Koko B. Ware pinned Harley Manson at the 52-second mark with a flying fistdrop Mr. Perfect pinned Scott Colton with the Perfect Plex at 1:44 Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Frankie DeFalco via submission with the figure-4, using his shin guard for assistance
WWF @ Rockford, IL - Metro Centre - June 7, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: Mr. Perfect pinned Tito Santana with a knee to the back and holding the tights after Santana became distracted by Rick Martel at ringside (Fan Favorites 89) WWF IC Champion Rick Rude defeated the Ultimate Warrior via count-out Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage via disqualification Hillbilly Jim defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification when Haku interfered; after the match, Jim Duggan made the save WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem when Bossman was pinned Kevin Kelly defeated Jim Powers Jimmy Snuka pinned Ted Dibiase Prime Time Wrestling - 6/12/89: The Genius pinned Brian Costello at 7:21 with a somersault splash off the top Prime Time Wrestling - 6/19/89: Bad News Brown pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with the Ghetto Blaster at 4:36 Prime Time Wrestling - 7/10/89: Koko B. Ware defeated Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) via reverse decision; Valentine originally won the match at 4:53 with his feet on the ropes but referee Ron Garvin came down after the match and ruled the pinfall as illegal 6/25/89 - featured Tony Schiavone's debut as commentator on the show alongside Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Zeus, which was interrupted by Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri with Savage saying he would stand behind Zeus if Zeus ever decided to get in the ring and that they shared a mutual hatred of Hulk Hogan; featured a 'Special Report' segment showing last week's Brother Love Show with Jimmy Snuka and the Honkytonk Man from WWF Superstars: The Bushwhackers defeated Dusty Wolfe & Jim Merkel at 3:14 when Luke pinned Merkel following the double gutbuster Rick Martel (w/ Slick) pinned Red Tyler at 2:22 with a kneedrop off the top Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Todd Becker at 1:18 with a side kick to the face Brutus Beefcake defeated Tom Burton via submission with the sleeper at 1:54 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Tim Horner & Chris Zarna at 3:49 when Raymond pinned Zarna following a kneedrop by Jacques as Raymond had a Boston Crab applied Koko B. Ware pinned Jim Megan at 2:32 with the Ghostbuster 7/2/89 - featured Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Hillbilly Jim & King Jim Duggan; included a Dusty Rhodes vignette portraying him as working in a butcher shop; featured a 'Special Report' segment showing last week's confrontation between the Ultimate Warrior and WWF IC Champion Rick Rude from WWF Superstars; included a 'No Holds Barred' music video: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Barry Horowitz & Tom Stone at 3:19 when Michaels pinned Stone following double flyiing fistdrops Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Brad Perry via submission at 1:54 with the Million $ Dream Jimmy Snuka pinned Tom Burton with the top rope splash at 1:48 Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Ronny Fails with the side suplex at 1:16 Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Evans at 2:11 with the Perfect Plex The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Tom Stock & Jim Powers at 2:42 when Akeem pinned Stock with a splash; after the bout, Akeem handcuffed Stock to the top rope and Bossman assaulted him with his nightstick The Red Rooster defeated Butler Stevens via submission with the elevated chickenwing at 1:34 7/9/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition in which they cut a promo on the Twin Towers; featured a Dusty Rhodes vignette in which he was portrayed as working at a gas station; included a 'Special Report' segment showing last week's Brother Love Show from WWF Superstars with Rick Martel and Tito Santana; featured a promo from the Rockers about appearing in the new WWF Magazine, to be released 7/11: King Jim Duggan pinned Jim Megan at 1:55 with the running clothesline Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Sonny Rogers & Red Tyler at 3:59 when Anderson pinned Rogers following the spike piledriver Hercules defeated Butler Stevens via submission with the backbreaker at 1:56 The Barbarian (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Ray Oakley at 1:57 with a clothesline off the top Bad News Brown pinned Larry Larson at 2:02 with the Ghetto Blaster Barry Windham pinned Todd Becker at 1:46 with the superplex Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jake Milliman & Boris Zhukov at 3:03 when Bret pinned Milliman following the Hart Attack; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout and knocked Zhukov out following the match after Zhukov shoved him into the ropes
WWF @ Flint, MI - IMA Sports Arena - June 8, 1989 Jimmy Snuka defeated Boris Zhukov Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine Hillbilly Jim defeated Andre the Giant King Jim Duggan pinned Haku The Genius pinned Jim Powers Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification
WWF @ Decatur, IL - Civic Center - June 8, 1989 (2,500; sell out) Koko B. Ware pinned Barry Horowitz WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin Bad News Brown pinned the Blue Blazer The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out
WWF @ Oklahoma City, OK - Myriad Convention Center - June 8, 1989 Dino Bravo pinned Hercules Rick Martel vs. Tito Santana WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Big Bossman & Akeem Brutus Beefcake vs. Randy Savage
WWF @ Dallas, TX - Reunion Arena - June 9, 1989 (5,600) WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage with the legdrop at around the 3-minute mark
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Hara Arena - June 9, 1989 Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin Bad News Brown pinned the Blue Blazer The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out Dusty Rhodes (sub. for Jake Roberts) pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - June 9, 1989 (5,000) Jimmy Snuka pinned Boris Zhukov Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine Hillbilly Jim defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification King Jim Duggan pinned Haku The Genius defeated Jim Powers Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification
WWF @ Toledo, OH - Sports Arena - June 10, 1989 The Bushwhackers vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Jake Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase The Ultimate Warrior vs. WWF IC Champion Rick Rude Also included Bad News Brown
WWF @ Houston, TX - Summit - June 10, 1989 WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - June 10, 1989 (12,000) Televised on the MSG Network - featured Tony Schiavone & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary; featured Sean Mooney conducting an in-ring interview with Zeus, where Zeus said he was the star of ‘No Holds Barred’ because he was bigger and badder than Hulk Hogan, and Hogan was not a man but a woman, Zeus eventually scared Mooney from the ring after Mooney asked what he would say if Hogan was there right now, with Zeus later saying he would destroy Hogan: The Genius pinned Jim Powers (sub. for Koko B. Ware) at 14:02 after Genius reversed a suplex into a small package Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 23:14 when Jacques pinned Jannetty after Raymond reversed Jannetty’s roll up attempt on Jacques Prime Time Wrestling - 10/23/89: Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 14:47 with a roll up after Beefcake shoved Valentine into Hart who was on the apron trying to find Beefcake’s scissors in the bag Beefcake had brought to the ring Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Big John Studd) defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification at 8:04 when Haku interfered after King Jim Duggan had hit Andre with his 2X4 from the outside; moments before Haku had came to ringside and attacked Hillbilly on the floor, which prompted Duggan to make the save; after the bout, Andre choked out a crew member at ringside after Andre tripped up over some cables at ringside King Jim Duggan pinned Haku at 10:32 with the running clothesline after Haku missed a diving headbutt Jimmy Snuka pinned Boris Zhukov (sub. for the Honkytonk Man who was injured on 6/6 in Madison, WI) (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 7:20 with the splash off the top after dropkicking Hart off the ring apron; prior to the bout, Hart announced that Honky had the flu and had found a suitable replacement in Zhukov (World Tour) Prime Time Wrestling - 10/9/89: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) via count-out at 13:34 when, as all four men were brawling on the floor, Bret went back inside the ring after Fuji accidentally hit Barbarian with his cane
WWF @ San Antonio, TX - Freeman Coliseum - June 11, 1989 WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage (Hogan's San Antonio debut) WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Big Bossman & Akeem
WWF @ Tampa, FL - SunDome - June 11, 1989 (4,000) The Genius defeated Jim Powers WWF Women's Champion Rockin' Robin defeated Judy Martin Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted DiBiase The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bad News Brown defeated the Blue Blazer The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude by disqualification
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - June 11, 1989 (4,000) Featured Gorilla Monsoon & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary; included Billy Red Lyons conducting an in-ring interview with Zeus, who claimed he was bigger and badder than WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan and was the bigger star of 'No Holds Barred;' Zeus then said he would destroy Hogan if he was in the building Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz at 14:46 with a bridging O'Connor roll as Horowitz went to pat himself on the back Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 19:25 when Raymond pinned Jannetty after Jacques snuck in the ring and reversed Jannetty's inside cradle behind the referee's back Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 12:26 with a roll up after kicking Valentine into Hart as Valentine attempted the figure-4 Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Big John Studd) defated Andre the Giant via disqualification at 5:33 when Haku interfered; earlier in the bout, Haku attacked Jim on the floor, prompting King Jim Duggan to come out and hit Andre in the head with his 2X4 King Jim Duggan pinned Haku at 9:31 with the running clothesline Jimmy Snuka pinned Boris Zhukov (sub. for the Honkytonk Man) (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 4:02 with the splash off the top; prior to the bout, it was announced Hart had found Zhukov as a replacement for the Honkytonk Man Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) via count-out at 12:04 when Hart reentered the ring as both teams fought on the floor
WWF @ Biloxi, MS - Coast Coliseum - June 15, 1989 Debut in Biloxi The Bushwhackers vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard The Ultimate Warrior vs. WWF IC Champion Rick Rude
WWF @ Kansas City, MO - Kemper Arena - June 15, 1989 Included Randy Savage
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - June 16, 1989 (3,700) Mr. Perfect pinned Koko B. Ware The Warlord pinned Bret Hart Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Big John Studd) & King Jim Duggan defeated Andre the Giant & Haku when Hillbilly pinned Haku Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau; Ron Garvin was the guest referee for the bout
WWF @ Lafayette, LA - Cajun Dome - June 16, 1989 Barry Horowitz pinned Boris Zhukov WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin Bushwhacker Butch & Paul Roma (sub. for Luke) defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard when Butch pinned Anderson Dino Bravo pinned Hercules The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - June 16, 1989 (approx 16,000; sell out) The Genius pinned Jim Powers Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man Tom Magee pinned Tim Horner WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana Bad News Brown pinned the Blue Blazer WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage
WWF @ El Paso, TX - Civic Center - June 17, 1989 Included Hercules
WWF @ Oakland, CA - Coliseum - June 17, 1989 (approx 15,500; sell out) The Genius pinned Jim Powers Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man Tom Magee pinned Tim Horner WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana Bad News Brown pinned the Blue Blazer WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - June 17, 1989 (5,016) Mr. Perfect defeated Bret Hart Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Big John Studd) defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification Dusty Rhodes (sub. for Jake Roberts) vs. Ted Dibiase King Jim Duggan defeated Haku
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - June 18, 1989 The Warlord defeated Koko B. Ware Mr. Perfect defeated Bret Hart Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout Dusty Rhodes defeated Ted Dibiase Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau King Jim Duggan defeated Haku Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Big John Studd) defeated Andre the Giant
WWF @ Odessa, TX - Ector County Coliseum - June 18, 1989 Included WWF IC Champion Rick Rude
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - June 18, 1989 The Genius defeated Jim Powers Bad News Brown defeated the Blue Blazer Jim Neidhart fought the Barbarian to a draw Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man Rick Martel defeated Tito Santana WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Randy Savage
WWF @ White Plains, NY - Westchester County Civic Center - June 19, 1989 (near sell out) Included Zeus as a guest of the Brother Love Show Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw The Warlord pinned Koko B. Ware Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine; referee Ron Garvin was the official for the bout Dusty Rhodes (sub. for Jake Roberts) pinned Ted Dibiase Jim Duggan & Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Big John Studd) defeated Andre the Giant & Haku
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - June 19, 1989 Tim Horner pinned Super G Lanny Poffo defeated Jim Powers Bad News Brown defeated the Blue Blazer The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Rick Martel defeated Tito Santana Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage with the leg drop
WWF @ Amarillo, TX - Civic Center - June 19, 1989 Included the Bushwhackers
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - June 22, 1989 (13,200) The Genius pinned Paul Roma The Red Rooster pinned Boris Zhukov Dino Bravo pinned Hercules WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem Jimmy Snuka defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition (sub. for Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty) & Tito Santana defeated Rick Martel, Jacques, & Raymond Rougeau Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Richmond, VA - Coliseum - June 23, 1989 Included the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ Rapid City, SD - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - June 23, 1989 Included King Jim Duggan
WWF @ St. Paul, MN - Civic Center - June 23, 1989 (6,900) Jim Brunzell pinned Iron Mike Sharpe The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem Mr. Perfect pinned Koko B. Ware Bad News Brown pinned Paul Roma WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage
WWF @ Orlando, FL - Arena - June 24, 1989 (8,200) Boris Zhukov pinned Tim Horner WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Hercules defeated Dino Bravo via reverse decision after referee Ron Garvin came out and told referee Rick Hunter that Bravo used the ropes to score the pin The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - June 24, 1989 (4,300) Included Zeus as a guest of the Brother Love Show The Genius pinned Jim Powers Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man Barry Horiwitz pinned the Blue Blazer Hillbilly Jim defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification King Jim Duggan pinned Haku Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana The Warlord pinned Bret Hart The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - June 24, 1989 (15,000) Mr. Perfect pinned Koko B. Ware The Barbarian fought Jim Neidhart to a double count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification Steve Blackman defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase Bad News Brown pinned Paul Roma WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - June 25, 1989 (8,300) Mark Young pinned Iron Mike Sharpe The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification Mr. Perfect pinned Koko B. Ware Bad News Brown pinned Paul Roma WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Randy Savage; during the cover, Sensational Sherri attempted to break the pin but was prevented from doing so by Elizabeth
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - June 25, 1989 (4,119) Tim Horner pinned Boris Zhukov at 11:35 with a sunset flip Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) at 9:20 with a roll up after Dibiase accidentally hit Virgil when Rhodes ducked as Virgil held him on the apron WWF Women's Champion Rockin Robin pinned Judy Martin at 8:26 with a bulldog Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine at 16:16 with a roll up after Valentine was distracted by referee Ron Garvin Hercules defeated Dino Bravo via reverse decision at 7:53; Bravo had got the pin with his feet on the ropes but Ron Garvin came out to overrule the decision Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 14:54 when Raymond pinned Jannetty The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 6:53 The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via disqualification at 9:45 when Rude attempted to use the ring bell as a weapon
WWF @ Muskegon, MI - Walker Arena - June 25, 1989 Included Rick Martel
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - War Memorial - June 26, 1989 Koko B. Ware vs. Mr. Perfect Jim Neidhart vs. the Barbarian Jimmy Snuka vs. the Honkytonk Man WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Big Bossman & Akeem Brutus Beefcake vs. Randy Savage
WWF @ Glens Falls, NY - Civic Center - June 26, 1989 Barry Horowitz defeated the Blue Blazer The Warlord defeated Bret Hart Rick Martel defeated Tito Santana The Bushwhackers vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Jake Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase King Jim Duggan & Big John Studd vs. Andre the Giant & Haku
WWF @ Niagara Falls, NY - Convention Center - June 27, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: International Wrestling Challenge: Mark Young pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 4:25 with a sunset flip off the top; Shane McMahon was the referee for the match Big Steel Man (w/ Slick) defeated Tim Horner Prime Time Wrestling - 7/24/89: Rick Martel (w/ Slick) pinned Don Champ at 3:50 with a kneedrop off the top Prime Time Wrestling - 8/13/89: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) via count-out at 9:24 after Fuji accidentally hit Barbarian with his cane, allowing Hart to slide back inside the ring Dusty Rhodes pinned Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) with a roll up at 10:15 as Valentine was distracted by Ron Garvin, who came ringside and pulled Hart off the apron when he attempted to interfere (Fan Favorites 89, Hottest Matches) Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage via disqualification The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via disqualification 7/16/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Ted Dibiase & Virgil, where Dibiase showed off a gold neckbrace saying it was for Jake Roberts now that his wrestling career was over; featured a 'Special Report' segment showing the Dino Bravo / Brad Perry match from the 7/8 Superstars, with Jack Tunney threatening to suspend referee Ron Garvin if there was a repeat incident of him attacking another wrestler: Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Evans via submission with the sleeper at 1:26 Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Tony Durante & Gary Wolfe at 2:24 when Anderson pinned Durante following the spike piledriver behind the referee's back Jimmy Snuka pinned Barry Horowitz with the top rope splash at 2:18 WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan & Andre the Giant) pinned Jim McPherson with the Rude Awakening at 1:05 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Dave Pullman & the Gladiator at 2:21 when Ax pinned Gladiator following the Decapitation Hillbilly Jim pinned Sandy Beach at 2:24 following a boot to the face Mr. Perfect pinned Dave Paradise at 3:08 with the Perfect Plex; during the bout, Bobby Heenan left the broadcast booth, saying he had quit; he returned later in the match to state he was getting his own show 7/23/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Andre the Giant, the Big Bossman, & Akeem regarding their 6-man tag team match at Summer Slam; featured comments from WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake as well as Randy Savage, Zeus, & Sensational Sherri regarding their match at Summer Slam: The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Bill Wood at 2:21 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Mike Williams & Smitty Austin at 3:48 when Michaels pinned Austin following a double flying fistdrop Barry Windham pinned Dennis Allen at 1:58 with the superplex; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned John Weiss at 1:26 with the side kick to the face The Ultimate Warrior pinned Barry Hardy at 2:23 with the gorilla press slam / splash combo Tito Santana pinned Boris Zhukov with the flying forearm at 3:34 The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated George Skaaland & Chuck Williams at 2:14 when Barbarian pinned Williams with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held Williams in the air 7/30/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Bobby Heenan, Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard about their upcoming tag team title shot against Demolition at Saturday Night's Main Event; featured a "Special Report" segment showing last week's incident between Dusty Rhodes and the Big Bossman from WWF Superstars; included additional comments from WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake and Randy Savage, Zeus, & Sensational Sherri about their match at Summer Slam; featured closing comments from Brutus Beefcake, the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart, and WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan about their upcoming participation in Saturday Night's Main Event: The Bushwhackers defeated the Gladiator & Sandy Beach at 3:09 when Luke pinned the Gladiator following the double gutbuster Bad News Brown pinned Brook Bermice at 1:54 with the Ghetto Blaster The Red Rooster defeated Jim Chapel via submission at 1:44 with an elevated chickenwing Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Dale Wolfe at 2:24 with the side suplex; after the bout, Bravo taunted referee Ron Garvin to hit him but Garvin opted not to King Jim Duggan pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 1:57 with the running clothesline Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mario Mancini & Terry Daniels at 3:34 when Raymond pinned Daniels following a kneedrop from Jacques as Raymond had the Boston Crab applied; after the bout, Rick Martel came ringside to celebrate after it was announced he would team with the Rougeaus at Summer Slam Prime Time Wrestling - 8/13/89: The Ultimate Warrior pinned Haku at 8:02 with a flying clothesline; after the bout, WWF IC Champion Rick Rude attacked Warrior from behind and dropped him with a piledriver, with Andre the Giant appearing ringside moments later; Warrior eventually fought off Rude and press slammed him onto Andre on the floor, knocking down Andre as well (The Ultimate Warrior)
WWF @ Rochester, NY - War Memorial - June 28, 1989 WWF Superstars taping: International Wrestling Challenge: Mark Young pinned Barry Horowitz Koko B. Ware pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 10:15 with the Ghost Buster after a missile dropkick (Fan Favorites 89) Prime Time Wrestling - 7/3/89: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Dino Bravo & Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) via reverse decision; Bravo pinned Jannetty with a roll over following a clothesline from Valentine behind the referee's back at 11:36 but referee Ron Garvin came ringside after the bout and informed the referee what had taken place - which led to the decision being reversed (SuperTape 2) Prime Time Wrestling - 7/10/89: Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Chris Allen at 2:04 with a splash Prime Time Wrestling - 7/10/89: Hillbilly Jim pinned Boris Zhukov at 3:16 with a boot to the face Big Steele Man defeated Paul Roma 7/15/89 - included the Genius as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which he proclaimed Brother Love as the Doctor of Love and presented him with a robe and hat like his own; included Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake accepting the challenge from Randy Savage & Zeus for a match at Summer Slam; featured a vignette showing Dusty Rhodes working at a Mexican restaurant making tacos: The Ultimate Warrior pinned Mike Williams at 1:56 with the gorilla press slam and splash; after the bout, Warrior carried his opponent backstage Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Dale Wolfe & George Skaaland at 3:26 when Raymond pinned Wolfe after a kneedrop from Jacques as Raymond had the Boston Crab applied Hercules defeated Boris Zhukov via submission at 2:05 with the backbreaker The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Al Bermice at 2:19 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Tito Santana pinned Don Champ at 3:17 with the flying forearm The Bushwhackers defeated Barry Hardy & Sonny Austin at 2:25 when Luke pinned Austin following a double gutbuster Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Mario Mancini via submission at 1:24 with Million $ Dream 7/22/89 - included Dusty Rhodes as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which Rhodes came out with the Big Bossman's stolen nightstick, handcuffs, and hat and said that no one was afraid of the Bossman anymore: King Jim Duggan pinned the Gladiator at 1:54 with the running clothesline The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Jim McPherson at 1:26 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Dusty Rhodes came into the ring and stole the nightstick from Slick before the Bossman could attack his opponent with it and then attacked Bossman with nightstick as Slick attempted to hit Rhodes with the handcuffs Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Dave Paradise & Mike Peskin at 2:39 when Anderson pinned Peskin following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back The Red Rooster defeated Chris Evans via submission at 2:01 with a chickenwing; Ron Garvin was the referee for the bout Rick Martel (w/ Slick) pinned Terry Daniels at 2:54 with a kneedrop from the top rope WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Tony Durante at 1:17 with the Rude Awakening WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Sunny Beach at 2:36 when Ax pinned Beach following the Decapitation 7/29/89 - included Bobby Heenan, Andre the Giant, & the Ultimate Warrior as guests of the Brother Love Show: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Barry Horowitz & Dave Coleman at 2:48 when Bret pinned Coleman following the Hart Attack Barry Windham pinned Jim Chapel at 2:04 with the superplex Brutus Beefcake defeated Chuck Williams via submission at 1:34 with the sleeper Mr. Perfect pinned Bill Wood at 2:32 with the Perfect Plex; after the bout, Perfect refused to let referee Ron Garvin raise his hand and instead taunted Garvin to hit him, knowing he would be suspended if he did Jimmy Snuka pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:31 with the splash off the top The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated John Weiss & Gary Wolfe at 2:31 when the Barbarian pinned Wolfe with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held Wolfe in the air
WWF @ Brandon, Manitoba - Keystone Centre - June 29, 1989 (4,000) Mark Young pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase Greg Valentine defeated Tim Horner via submission with the figure-4 The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out The Warlord defeated Jim Neidhart WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Akeem & the Big Bossman
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - June 30, 1989 (4,500) Mr. Perfect defeated the Red Rooster Bad News Brown defeated Richard Charland Tito Santana defeated Rick Martel Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty The Barbarian defeated Koko B. Ware Roddy Piper pinned Randy Savage after Sensational Sherri's interference backfired
WWF @ Calgary, Alberta - Saddledome - July 1, 1989 Bad News Brown defeated Mark Young Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine The Barbarian defeated Koko B. Ware Mr. Perfect defeated the Red Rooster Tito Santana defeated Rick Martel Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Roddy Piper pinned Randy Savage
WWF @ Vancouver, British Columbia - PNE Coliseum - July 1, 1989
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - July 1, 1989 (3,500) Included an appearance by Zeus Jim Powers defeated Boris Zhukov The Genius defeated Paul Roma The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Dino Bravo defeated Hercules Hillbilly Jim & Jim Duggan defeated Andre the Giant & Haku
WWF @ Lethbridge, Alberta - Canada Games Sportsplex - July 2, 1989 (matinee) Tim Horner vs. Tom Magee Hillbilly Jim vs. the Brooklyn Brawler Jim Neidhart vs. the Warlord WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Big Bossman & Akeem Jake Roberts vs. Ted DiBiase WWF IC Champion Rick Rude vs. the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ Johnstown, PA - Cambria County War Memorial - July 6, 1989 (1,004) Barry Horowitz defeated Bill Woods The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase Jim Powers defeated Tom MaGee The Warlord pinned Koko B. Ware WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem
WWF @ Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum - July 6, 1989 (4,700) Mark Young vs. Bad News Brown The Red Rooster vs. the Brooklyn Brawler Dino Bravo vs. Hillbilly Jim (sub. for Big John Studd) Tito Santana vs. Rick Martel Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (Ron Garvin as guest referee) King Jim Duggan vs. Haku The Ultimate Warrior vs. WWF IC Champion Rick Rude
WWF @ Boise, ID - Pavilion - July 6, 1989 Jim Powers vs. the Genius Hillbilly Jim vs. Boris Zhukov Hercules vs. Mr. Perfect The Bushwhackers vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Brutus Beefcake vs. Bad News Brown Jimmy Snuka vs. the Honkytonk Man WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage
WWF @ Spokane, WA - Coliseum - July 7, 1989 (sell out) WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage
WWF @ Hagerstown, MD - Fairgrounds - July 7, 1989 Jim Powers vs. Barry Horowitz Koko B. Ware vs. the Warlord Jim Neidhart vs. the Barbarian WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Big Bossman & Akeem Dusty Rhodes (sub. for Jake Roberts) vs. Ted Dibiase
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - July 7, 1989 (6,500) The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bad News Brown defeated Mark Young Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Dino Bravo defeated Hillbilly Jim King Jim Duggan defeated Haku Rick Martel defeated Tito Santana WWF IC Champion Rick Rude defeated the Ultimate Warrior via count-out
WWF @ Edmonton, Alberta - Northlands Coliseum - July 8, 1989 (8,500) Tim Horner pinned Boris Zhukov The Genius pinned Paul Roma Brutus Beefcake pinned Greg Valentine The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - July 8, 1989 (12,500) King Jim Duggan vs. Haku Rick Martel vs. Tito Santana The Red Rooster vs. the Brooklyn Brawler WWF IC Champion Rick Rude vs. the Ultimate Warrior Dino Bravo vs. Hillbilly Jim Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (guest referee: Roddy Piper)
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - July 9, 1989 (2,500) Tim Horner pinned Iron Mike Sharpe The Genius pinned Paul Roma The Warlord pinned Koko B. Ware Mr. Perfect defeated Hercules The Bushwhackers defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage via disqualification Hillbilly Jim & Jim Duggan defeated Andre the Giant & Haku
WWF @ Denver, CO - McNichols Arena - July 9, 1989 (7,500) Dino Bravo pinned Mark Young Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Bad News Brown pinned Greg Valentine; Brown played the babyface for the bout Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - July 10, 1989 (6,490) The Brooklyn Brawler pinned Jerry Monti Dino Bravo pinned Mark Young (Mark Scarpa) Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Tito Santana defeated Rick Martel Bad News Brown pinned Greg Valentine The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center - July 10, 1989 Jimmy Snuka vs. the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - July 10, 1989 (5,800) Televised on the MSG Network - featured Tony Schiavone & Sean Mooney on commentary; the Genius vs. Paul Roma was originally scheduled but was changed into 2 other matches: Prime Time Wrestling - 7/31/89: Tim Horner pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a modified sunset flip at 11:27 The Warlord pinned Koko B. Ware with a clothesline at 6:55 Prime Time Wrestling - 7/17/89: Mr. Perfect fought Hercules to a 15-minute time-limit draw at 16:54; the bell rang as Hercules applied the backbreaker submission Prime Time Wrestling - 7/24/89: The Genius pinned Jose Luis Rivera with a somersault splash off the top at 13:07 Hillbilly Jim & Jim Duggan defeated Andre the Giant & Haku at 14:13 when Jim pinned Haku after Duggan hit Haku with his 2x4; prior to the bout, Andre & Haku went backstage, refusing to come out until the fans stopped chanting "USA;" referee Danny Davis then threatened them with a $10,000 fine; they eventually returned but Andre refused to wrestle until Duggan's 2x4 and Jim's horseshoe were put under the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 7/17/89: Paul Roma pinned Sandy Beach with a powerslam at 11:02 Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) via disqualification at 12:44 when Sherri interfered as Beefcake had the sleeper applied WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem at 11:06 when Ax pinned Akeem after Bossman accidentally hit his partner with the nightstick when Ax moved out of the way
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - July 14, 1989 (14,000; sell out) The Governor of Maryland was in attendance and had photos taken by the press with him next to Hulk Hogan Sam Houston (sub. for the Blue Blazer) defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Dino Bravo pinned Hercules Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Civic Center - July 14, 1989 Mark Young defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Bret Hart fought Mr.Perfect to a draw Bushwhacker Butch defeated Tully Blanchard King Jim Duggan & Hillbilly Jim defeated Andre the Giant & Haku The Warlord defeated Koko B. Ware Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine (sub. for Randy Savage)
WWF @ Lakeland, FL - Civic Center - July 14, 1989 (5,600) Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz Red Rooster defeated Bad News Brown via count-out Boris Zhukov pinned Jim Powers The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via disqualification The Genius pinned Paul Roma Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - July 15, 1989 (7,226) Hercules defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Dino Bravo pinned Sam Houston (sub. for the Blue Blazer) Mr. Perfect pinned the Red Rooster Tito Santana fought Rick Martel to a draw Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out
WWF @ Lake Charles, LA - Civic Center - July 15, 1989 Included Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Birmingham, AL - Jefferson Civic Center - July 15, 1989 Included WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan
WWF @ Houston, TX - Summit - July 16, 1989 (10,000) The Genius defeated Paul Roma Bushwhacker Butch defeated Tully Blanchard (w/ Arn Anderson); the bout was originally scheduled as a tag match but Bushwhacker Luke was injured Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart); after the bout Snuka headbutted Hart Brutus Beefcake defeated Greg Valentine The Warlord defeated Koko B. Ware WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) after Savage collided with Sherri on the apron; after the bout, Elizabeth slapped Savage and hit Sherri with Sherri's own purse
WWF @ Atlanta, GA - Omni - July 16, 1989 (3,500) Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase Hillbilly Jim defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau King Jim Duggan pinned Haku Dino Bravo pinned Hercules The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via disqualification
WWF @ Manchester, NH - JFK Coliseum - July 17, 1989 Boris Zhukov defeated Mark Young Jim Powers defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Sam Houston (sub. for the Blue Blazer) defeated Bill Woods Rick Martel defeated Tito Santana Dusty Rhodes defeated Ted Dibiase WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - July 17, 1989 Greg Valentine defeated Brian Costello The Genius defeated Paul Roma The Warlord defeated Koko B. Ware Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Bushwhackers Butch & ? (sub. for Luke) defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honky Tonk Man Randy Savage defeated Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - July 17, 1989 Included the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - July 18, 1989 WWF Superstars taping: Mark Young defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Prime Time Wrestling - 8/13/89: Koko B. Ware pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with the Ghostbuster at 1:38 Prime Time Wrestling - 8/13/89: Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Dave Paradise via submission with the shinguard assisted figure-4 at 3:26 Big Steele Man defeated Boris Zhukov Prime Time Wrestling - 8/7/89: The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma when the Barbarian pinned Powers with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held Powers in the air The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via disqualification when Bobby Heenan interfered Saturday Night's Main Event #22 - 7/29/89 on NBC - included opening comments from Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri, Brutus Beefcake, Bobby Heenan, Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard, WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition, the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart, and WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan regarding their upcoming matches; featured Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included a video package of the Honkytonk Man's "greatest hits" in which he was shown hitting Jake Roberts, Bret Hart, Jimmy Snuka, and WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior with his guitar; featured Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Honky & Jimmy Hart regarding his upcoming title match with Hogan; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan regarding his upcoming match at Summer Slam and facing the Honkytonk Man later in the show; featured footage of the Ron Garvin vs. Greg Valentine career match and Garvin's new role as referee, with comments from WWF President Jack Tunney shown in which he said if Garvin became physically involved in any more matches then he would face a long suspension; included footage of Beefcake appearing on the Brother Love Show, with Savage attacking Beefcake from behind and Sherri cutting Beefcake's hair; featured Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Savage & Sherri regarding Savage's upcoming match with Beefcake, with Savage saying he had a surprise for Beefcake; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Beefcake regarding the upcoming match; featured Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Savage, Sherri, & Zeus regarding the fight with Hogan & Beefcake earlier in the show; included footage of the Demolition vs. Anderson & Blanchard match from the previous Saturday Night's Main Event; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Demolition regarding their upcoming title defense; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan & Beefcake regarding their earlier altercation with Zeus, their match at Summer Slam against Savage & Zeus, and protecting Miss Elizabeth from Savage, Zeus, & Sherri: WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 6:14 with the legdrop after hitting both Honky and an interfering Hart with the guitar; late in the bout, Honky hit the Shake, Rattle, & Roll but Hogan kicked out at 2; after the commercial break, Hogan continued to pose in the ring, with Ron Garvin then coing out to referee the next contest, shook Hogan's hand, and raised it in victory (Hulkamania 4) Jimmy Snuka pinned Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 3:14 with a flying crossbody after referee Ron Garvin punched Valentine in the face; after the bout, Garvin knocked Valentine to the floor (Wrestling Super Heroes) Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) via disqualification at around the 11:30 mark when Zeus attacked Beefcake from behind as he had Savage caught in the sleeper; late in the bout, Sherri ran backstage and returned with Zeus; after the match, Zeus locked Beefcake in a bearhug, with WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan attempting to make the save but being attacked as well; eventually, Hogan hit Zeus in the back with a steel chair but Zeus appeared not to be effected by it; Hogan and Beefcake eventually cleared the ring, armed with steel chairs Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match to win the titles; fall #1: Smash pinned Anderson after dropping him throat first on the top rope at 5:00; fall #2: the champions were disqualified for continuous double teaming at 9:29 after ramming Heenan into the ringpost and hitting the Decapitation on Blanchard; late in the fall, Andre the Giant appeared ringside; fall #3: Anderson pinned Smash at 12:33 after Blanchard hit Smash in the back of the head with a chair thrown into the ring by Andre; moments later, Jesse Ventura conducted a backstage interview with WWF IC Champion Rick Rude and Haku regarding the title win, with Heenan, Anderson, Blanchard, and Andre then appearing and celebrating; moments later, Heenan said he had two belts and wanted to add the WWF World Title to the list WWF Superstars: 8/5/89 - included Bobby Heenan, WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard as guests of the Brother Love Show; included footage of Roddy Piper at WrestleMania V and replacing Bobby Heenan as co-host on Prime Time Wrestling from 7/17/89; included President Jack Tunney announcing that Ron Garvin had been suspended as a referee due to his actions in the Valentine / Snuka match on SNME: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Sandy Beach & Boris Zhukov when Michaels pinned Beach at 4:21 following a double flying fistdrop Hercules defeated Chris Duffy via submission at 2:09 with the backbreaker The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Mike Williams & Terry Daniels at 2:45 when Akeem pinned Williams with a splash following a fallaway slam from Bossman; after the bout, Akeem handcuffed Williams to the top rope and Bossman beat him with the nightstick The Red Rooster defeated an unknown via submission at the 48-second mark with the chickenwing The Ultimate Warrior pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:27 following two clotheslines; Horowitz was taken out on a stretcher after the bout The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Tony Durante at 1:22 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll 8/12/89 - included Randy Savage, Sensational Sherri, & Zeus as guests of the Brother Love Show where they discussed their upcoming match at Summer Slam; featured an 'Update' segment showing highlights from the Snuka / Valentine match from SNME along with comments from Greg Valentine, asking that Ron Garvin be reinstated as a wrestler; WWF President Jack Tunney agreed; included footage of Roddy Piper as co-host of Prime Time Wrestling; featured comments from WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake regarding their match at Summer Slam: Demolition defeated Mark Scarberry & Jimmy Arnold at 2:51 when Ax pinned Arnold following the Decapitation Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Brian Johnson at 1:21 with the side suplex Tito Santana pinned Pete Doherty with the flying forearm at 1:35 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Dale Wolfe via submission with the Million $ Dream at 1:37 Koko B. Ware pinned Bobby Jarret at 2:11 with the Ghostbuster WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Len Wagner with the Rude Awakening at 1:25; after the bout, Rude rejected the woman that was brought in the ring to kiss him, saying he was returning home if this was the best Massachusetts had to offer 8/19/89 - included Andre the Giant, the Big Bossman, Akeem, Slick, & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show in which they discussed their 6-man tag team match at Summer Slam; featured an 'Update' segment with highlights from the Warrior / Haku match from Prime Time Wrestling; included more footage of Roddy Piper as co-host of Prime Time Wrestling; featured comments from WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake as well as Randy Savage, Zeus, & Sensational Sherri regarding the main event of Summer Slam: Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart & Rick Martel) defeated Chuck Williams & Paul Van Dam at 3:12 when Raymond pinned Williams following a kneedrop by Jacques as Raymond had a Boston Crab applied Hillbilly Jim pinned Chris Duffy at 2:03 with a boot to the face Mr. Perfect pinned Mark Reagan at 3:16 with the Perfect Plex Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Mitch Casey & Bill Spector at 3:14 when Bret pinned Casey following the Hart Attack King Jim Duggan pinned Allen Kinsey with the running clothesline at 1:48 Barry Windham pinned Gary Wolf with the superplex at 2:27
WWF @ Utica, NY - Memorial Auditorium - July 19, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: International Wrestling Challenge: The Ultimate Warrior pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at around the 2:30 mark Prime Time Wrestling - 8/13/89: Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Tim Horner & Mark Young when Raymond pinned Young after Jacques hit a kneedrop off the top as Raymond had a Boston Crab applied Prime Time Wrestling - 8/13/89: Jimmy Snuka defeated Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 8:10 after Hart attempted to interfere Prime Time Wrestling - 8/7/89: Barry Windham pinned Terry Daniels with the superplex at 5:02 Mr. Perfect pinned Big Steele Man King Jim Duggan & Hillbilly Jim defeated Andre the Giant & Haku Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage Prime Time Wrestling - 8/7/89: Rick Martel (w/ Slick) pinned Koko B. Ware with a kneedrop off the top at 8:56 The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via disqualification 8/6/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Randy Savage, Sensational Sherri, & Zeus regarding their participation at Summer Slam; featured a 'Special Report' segment showing last week's Brother Love Show from WWF Superstars with the Ultimate Warrior and Andre the Giant; included highlights of the Brutus Beefcake / Randy Savage match from Saturday Night's Main Event as well as a post-match interview with Beefcake & WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan: Tito Santana pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with the flying forearm at 2:58 Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Mark Reagan via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:40 Mr. Perfect pinned Brian Johnson at 2:41 with the Perfect Plex Hillbilly Jim pinned Don Champ with a boot to the face at 2:33 WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Mario Mancini & Butch Mayo at 3:13 when Anderson pinned Mayo following the spike piledriver behind the referee's back 8/13/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with the Ultimate Warrior regarding his match with Rick Rude at Summer Slam: The Big Bossman & Akeem defeated George Skaaland & Mike Williams King Jim Duggan defeated Sandy Beach Haku defeated Tom Burante Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Mike Starberry & Kim Arnold The Honkytonk Man defeated Jim McPherson Rick Martel defeated Dale Wolfe 8/20/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF IC Champion Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan, with Rude warning Roddy Piper to watch what he said about Heenan, then cutting a promo on facing the Ultimate Warrior at Summer Slam: Jimmy Snuka pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:04 with the top rope splash Bad News Brown pinned Ben Wagner at 1:38 with one foot on his chest after hitting the Ghetto Blaster; after the bout, Brown further attacked his opponent Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Chris Duffy & Alan Kinsey at the 4-minute mark when Jannetty pinned Kinsey following double flying fistdrops Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Brian Johnson via submission with the shinguard assisted figure-4 at 2:23 The Red Rooster defeated Mitch Casey via submission with an elevated chicken wing at 1:55 Demolition defeated Boris Zhukov & Bill Woods at 2:25 when Ax pinned Woods following the Decapitation
WWF @ St. Joseph, MO - Civic Arena - July 20, 1989 Included the Bushwhackers
WWF @ Peoria, IL - Civic Center - July 20, 1989 Paul Roma vs. the Warlord Greg Valentine vs. Koko B. Ware Hercules vs. Dino Bravo Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Dusty Rhodes vs. Ted Dibiase Brutus Beefcake vs. Randy Savage Also included Boris Zhukov
WWF @ South Bend, IN - Joyce Athletic & Convocation Center - July 20, 1989 The Genius defeated Jim Powers The Barbarian defeated Jim Neidhart Tito Santana fought Rick Martel to a 20-minute time-limit draw WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man WWF IC Champion Rick Rude defeated the Ultimate Warrior via disqualification
WWF @ Des Moines, IA - July 21, 1989 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Dusty Rhodes vs. Ted Dibiase The Ultimate Warrior vs. WWF IC Champion Rick Rude
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - July 21, 1989 The Genius defeated Jim Powers Mark Young defeated Bill Brundt Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem The Barbarian defeated Jim Neidhart Rick Martel defeated Tito Santana Brutus Beefcake (sub. for WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan) defeated Randy Savage
WWF @ Cape Girardeau, MO - Show Me Center - July 21, 1989 The Bushwhackers vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard King Jim Duggan vs. Haku Hillbilly Jim vs. Andre the Giant Also included Bret Hart
WWF @ Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena - July 22, 1989 Mark Young pinned Bill Woods The Genius defeated Jim Powers Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honktytonk Man The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jim Duggan & Hillbilly Jim defeated Andre the Giant & Haku
WWF @ Green Bay, WI - Brown County Arena - July 22, 1989 Included the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Arena - July 22, 1989 (8,700) Bad News Brown pinned Sam Houston (sub. for the Blue Blazer) Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Brutus Beefcake (sub. for WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan) (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Randy Savage after Elizabeth slapped Savage
WWF @ Omaha, NE - Civic Auditorium - July 23, 1989 Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase The Barbarian pinned Jim Neidhart Demolition defeated the Big Bossman & Akeem via disqualification Bad News Brown pinned Sam Houston (sub. for the Blue Blazer) Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana The Ultimate Warrior defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Hara Arena - July 23, 1989 Included the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Grand Rapids, MI - Stadium Arena - July 23, 1989 The Genius pinned Jim Powers Mark Young pinned Bill Woods Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Bushwhacker Butch pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Tully Blanchard The Warlord pinned Koko B. Ware Dino Bravo pinned Hercules Brutus Beefcake (sub. for WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan) pinned Randy Savage
WWF @ Las Vegas, NV - July 28, 1989 (4,500; heavily papered) The Genius pinned Koko B. Ware Jim Neidhart defeated Haku via disqulaification Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana at 4:30 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau The Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 15-second mark
WWF @ Nashville, TN - July 28, 1989 (sell out) Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg Valentine Dusty Rhodes vs. Ted Dibiase WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain (Ron Garvin as referee) King Jim Duggan vs. WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (non-title match for crown) The Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant Brutus Beefcake (sub. for WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan) vs. Randy Savage
WWF @ Reno, NV - July 28, 1989 ? (sub. for WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan) vs. Randy Savage
WWF @ Greensboro, NC - Coliseum - July 29, 1989 Barry Horowitz pinned Ken Shamrock Tim Horner pinned Tom Magee The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler WWF IC Champion Rick Rude defeated Jim Duggan via disqualification Greg Valentine defeated Brutus Beefcake via forfeit; Beefcake had to fill in for WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan in Nashville Dusty Rhodes pinned Ted Dibiase Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain
WWF @ Peoria, IL - Civic Center - July 30, 1989 Greg Valentine defeated Koko B. Ware Boris Zhukov defeated Porkchop Cash The Warlord defeated Paul Roma Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage via disqualification Hercules defeated Dino Bravo Dusty Rhodes defeated Ted DiBiase Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center - July 30, 1989 Tito Santana fought Rick Martel to a no contest when Martel attacked Santana before the match began; after Santana was helped backstage, it was announced the match would take place later in the show after Santana recovered The Genius defeated Tom Stone Paul Roma pinned Haku Jim Neidhart pinned Boris Zhukov Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana with his feet on the ropes for leverage Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty fought Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to a double count-out Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man Brutus Beefcake (sub. for WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan) (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Randy Savage with a roll up after Elizabeth slapped Savage
WWF @ Warwick, RI - Musical Theater - July 31, 1989 Paul Roma defeated Boris Zhukov The Genius defeated Koko B. Ware Jim Neidhart defeated Haku via disqualification Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Rick Martel defeated Tito Santana Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Augusta, GA - Civic Center - July 31, 1989 The Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant with two clotheslines and a splash at around the 45-second mark
WWF @ Wildwood, NJ - Convention Hall - August 1989 Tim Horner defeated Tom Magee Barry Horowitz defeated Jim Powers Tully Blanchard defeated Bushwhacker Butch Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Hillbilly Jim defeated Akeem via disqualification
WWF @ Memphis, TN - August 4, 1989 (5,700) Boris Zhukov pinned Mark Young Koko B. Ware defeated the Genius via disqualification Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana by using the ropes for leverage Ted Dibiase pinned Hillbilly Jim by using the ropes for leverage Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man King Jim Duggan pinned Haku Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out (Hogan's return match after suffering a pinched nerve)
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - August 4, 1989 Tim Horner defeated Richard Charland (sub. for Greg Valentine) Dino Bravo pinned Jim Neidhart The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via count-out Barry Windham defeated Paul Roma The Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant in under 1 minute Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman via disqualification Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau in a 60-minute Marathon Match, 3-2 in overtime; fall #1: the Rougeaus won; fall #2: the Rougeaus won; fall #3: the Rockers won at the 48 minute mark; fall #4: the Rockers won at the 57 minute mark; fall #5: the Rockers won when Michaels reversed an inside cradle by Raymond, putting Jannetty on top, after Jacques had done the same moments earlier to put Raymond on top
WWF @ Salt Lake City, UT - August 5, 1989 Boris Zhukov pinned Mark Young The Genius pinned Koko B. Ware Ted Dibiase pinned Hillbilly Jim Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man King Jim Duggan pinned Haku Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - August 6, 1989 Greg Valentine defeated Tim Horner via submission with the figure-4 Barry Windham pinned Paul Roma The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via count-out Dino Bravo pinned Jim Neidhart Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau in a 60-minute marathon match; the match went into overtime after both teams traded falls; despite the scheduled time-limit, the deciding fall in "overtime" took place around the 45-minute mark Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman via disqualification The Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant in less than a minute
WWF @ Eugene, OR - Lane County Convention Center - August 6, 1989 Hercules vs. Bad News Brown The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a 20-minute time-limit draw WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defeated Demolition via disqualification Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out
WWF @ San Bernadino, CA - August 7, 1989 (3,000; sell out) Barry Horowitz pinned Louis Spicolli Bad News Brown pinned Hercules Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification The Red Rooster pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Brutus Beefcake pinned WWF IC Champion Rick Rude in a non-title match
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - August 7, 1989 Greg Valentine vs. Tim Horner Jim Neidhart vs. Dino Bravo Barry Windham vs. Paul Roma The Bushwhackers vs. the Powers of Pain Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau The Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Oakland, CA - Coliseum - August 8, 1989 (14,000; 13,500 paid; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: During the taping, both Pepper Gomez and Pat Patterson were introduced to the crowd; two fans were ejected from the event for holding up a NWA banner during the show Boris Zhukov pinned Mark Young with an elbow drop after Young slipped off the top rope Prime Time Wrestling - 8/28/89: Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned Hillbilly Jim at 9:27 with a knee to the back after Jim became distracted by Virgil on the apron Prime Time Wrestling - 8/28/89: Barry Windham defeated the Red Rooster via count-out at 8:19 after hitting a neckbreaker while the Rooster was on the ring apron; after the match, Rooster cleared Windham from the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 8/21/89: Mr. Perfect fought Tito Santana to a 20-minute time-limit draw; after the bout, Santana cleared Perfect from the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 8/21/89: The Honky Tonk Man & Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart via disqualification at 8:56 when Neidhart used Jimmy Hart's megaphone as a weapon on the opposition after the manager tried to interfere (WrestleFest 90) Barry Windham pinned Louis Spicolli; the match was later redone The Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at around the 20-second mark following three clotheslines The Bushwhackers defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqulification when the champions illegally double teamed one of the challengers Prime Time Wrestling - 8/21/89: WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Tim Horner at 4:45 with the Rude Awakening; after the bout, Rude opted not to give his 'Rude Awakening' kiss, saying no woman in the audience was worthy Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman with the elbow drop at around the 5-minute mark Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri & Zeus) defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out at around the 8-minute mark; after the bout, Hogan bodyslammed Zeus 8/26/89 - included WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake as guests of the Brother Love Show in which some of Brother Love's hair was cut by Beefcake as Hogan held Love down with one foot; featured an 'Update' segment showing highlights from the 8/21 Prime Time Wrestling in which Roddy Piper and Rick Rude had to be held apart on the set; included comments from Randy Savage, Zeus, & Sensational Sherri regarding their match at Summer Slam: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty (w/ Tito Santana) defeated the Black Knight (Billy Anderson) & Tim Patterson when Patterson was pinned following a double flying fistdrop Koko B. Ware pinned Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) with a roll up at 2:26 as Valentine argued with Ron Garvin at ringside Rick Martel (w/ Slick, Jimmy Hart, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau) pinned Jerry Monti with a kneedrop off the top at 2:29 Dusty Rhodes pinned Barry Horowitz at 1:32 with the Bionic elbow drop WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Stephan DeLeon & Louis Spicolli at 1:59 when Anderson pinned DeLeon following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back The Ultimate Warrior pinned Steve Vega at 1:15 with the press slam / splash combo; after the bout, Warrior attempted to carry Vega backstage but was confronted by Bobby Heenan; as Warrior was distracted by Heenan, Andre the Giant came up from behind and choked him out 9/2/89 - included the Big Bossman & Slick as guests of the Brother Love Show in which they discussed Dusty Rhodes; featured an 'Update' segment showing highlights from the Rude / Warrior match at Summer Slam; included comments from Jake Roberts regarding his return to the ring: The Bushwhackers defeated Pete Ketchum & Don Stevens at 2:54 when Luke scored the pin following a double gutbuster Bad News Brown pinned Jim Gorman at the 2-minute mark with the Ghetto Blaster King Jim Duggan pinned Hank Morgan with the running clothesline at 2:32 Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Jim Evans & Dennis Bertroch at 2:58 when Jacques pinned Bertroch with a kneedrop after Raymond tripped him from the outside Ron Garvin pinned the Intruder with a right hand punch at 2:53 Jimmy Snuka pinned Mike Lucca at 2:18 with the top rope splash Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Ricki Ataki at 2:24 with a side kick to the face 9/9/89 - included Roddy Piper as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which Piper stuffed dental floss, toothpaste, and mouthwash in Love's mouth after saying he had bad breath, moments after Love insulted Piper; moments later, Bobby Heenan appeared and distracted Piper long enough for Rick Rude to sneak up behind Piper and throw the mouthwash in his eyes; Rude then hit the Rude Awakening on Piper and spat more mouthwash at Piper until several officials, including Rene Goulet, Blackjack Lanza, Pat Patterson, and Chief Jay Strongbow, came out to break it up; featured an 'Update' segment with highlights of Andre the Giant attacking the Ultimate Warrior two weeks earlier, with comments from both men: Brutus Beefcake defeated Chuck Campbell via submission with the sleeper at 2:42 Barry Windham pinned Louie Spicolli with the superplex at 1:58 Demolition defeated Boris Zhukov & Jake Milliman at 2:34 when Ax pinned Milliman following the Decapitation The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Bob Allen at 1:38 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Allen was handcuffed to the top rope and beaten with the nightstick until Dusty Rhodes made the save, hitting Bossman with the nightstick he had stolen several weeks earlier; Rhodes then attempted to handcuff Bossman to the ropes until Slick came in to make the save, with Rhodes then taking possession of the second nightstick Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Jim Evans via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:05 Hercules defeated Darryl Nickel via submission with the backbreaker at the 2-minute mark The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Tom Stone & Dale Wolf at 2:07 when the Barbarian pinned Stone with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held Stone in the air
WWF @ Fresno, CA - Selland Arena - August 9, 1989 (9,000; 8,800 paid; sell out) Wrestling Challenge taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 8/21/89: The Genius pinned Stephan DeLeon at 4:04 with a somersault splash off the top Prime Time Wrestling - 8/21/89: Koko B. Ware pinned Barry Horowitz at 3:44 with the Ghostbuster Prime Time Wrestling - 8/28/89: Brutus Beefcake defeated Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 8:40 when Heenan entered the ring as Haku was caught in the sleeper, only to be rammed into his own wrestler; after the bout, Beefcake cleared the ring with his scissors (Hottest Matches) Prime Time Wrestling - 9/4/89: The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Hercules at 4:55 after hitting him with his nightstick after Hercules became distracted by Slick on the ring apron after the bout, Bossman attempted to handcuff Hercules to the top rope but Hercules fought him off and cleared Bossman & Slick from the ring Prime Time Wrestling - 10/2/89: The Bushwhackers defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via count-out at 6:44 after Butch threw Luke back inside the ring after the champions collided on the floor Bad News Brown defeated an unknown Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) via disqualification when Slick prevented Rhodes from making the pin following the Bionic Elbow (Battle of the WWF Superstars) WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri & Zeus) at 8:03 with a clothesline and the legdrop after Elizabeth slapped the challenger in the face; after the bout, Elizabeth knocked Sherri out by hitting her with her own purse; moments later, Zeus attacked Hogan, with Brutus Beefcake then coming out and helping Hogan hit a double bodyslam on Zeus (Hulkamania 4, Best of Hulkamania) 8/27/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Randy Savage, Sensational Sherri, & Zeus regarding their match at Summer Slam: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Tom Stone & Jake Milliman at 3:04 when Bret pinned Milliman following the Hart Attack Mr. Perfect pinned Dale Wolfe with the Perfect Plex at 3:16 Tito Santana pinned Jim Gorman at 2:26 with the flying forearm Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Ricky Ataki via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:32; prior to the bout, Dibiase attempted to pay off his opponent but Ataki took the money and then attacked Dibiase from behind; after the bout, Virgil regained the money Ron Garvin pinned Boris Zhukov at 1:13 with a punch to the face (Garvin's return after being reinstated as a wrestler) Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart, Rick Martel, & Slick) defeated Bob Allen & Mark Ming at 3:15 when Jacques pinned Ming following a double kneedrop 9/3/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Dusty Rhodes about his feud with the Big Bossman, with Gene and Dusty dancing to close the segment: Demolition defeated the Intruder & Tim Patterson The Honkytonk Man defeated Louie Spicolli The Red Rooster defeated Barry Horowitz The Powers of Pain defeated Don Stevens & Mike Luca Barry Windham defeated David Bertoch Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Steve Vega Greg Valentine defeated Jerry Monti 9/10/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Bad News Brown; featured a 'Special Report' segment showing highlights of the Rick Rude / Roddy Piper incident from the 8/21/89 episode of Prime Time Wrestling as well as of Piper distracting Rude during his match at Summer Slam; included comments from Jake Roberts promoting his return to the WWF: Jimmy Snuka pinned Jake Milliman at 2:33 with a splash off the top Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Louie Spicolli at 2:16 with the side suplex The Bushwhackers defeated the Black Knight & Darryl Nichols at 4:06 when Luke pinned Nichols following the double gutbuster Rick Martel (w/ Slick) pinned Tim Horner with a kneedrop off the top at 3:25 Dusty Rhodes pinned Tom Stone with the Bionic elbow drop at 2:10 Hillbilly Jim pinned Pete Ketchum at 2:54 with a boot to the face WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Mark Young & Jim Evans at 3:49 when Anderson pinned Evans following the spike piledriver behind the referee's back
WWF @ Long Beach, CA - Arena - August 10, 1989 Included the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ Flint, MI - IMA Sports Arena - August 10, 1989 Included Randy Savage
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - August 10, 1989 Paul Roma vs. Greg Valentine Jim Powers vs. Barry Windham Jim Neidhart vs. WWF IC Champion Rick Rude King Jim Duggan vs. Haku Hillbilly Jim vs. Ted Dibiase Demolition vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman
WWF @ Orlando, FL - Arena - August 11, 1989 Included Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard
WWF @ Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum - August 11, 1989 Included Jimmy Snuka
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - August 11, 1989 Included the Big Bossman
WWF @ Anchorage, AK - Sullivan Arena - August 12, 1989 (7,957) The 1st card held in Alaska Mark Young pinned Barry Horowitz Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw (both Hart and Hennig were quoted as saying this was each man's best match) The Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 10-second mark Dino Bravo defeated Hercules via disqualification Bad News Brown pinned Tim Horner Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Tampa, FL - Sundome - August 12, 1989 Included Randy Savage and Haku
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - August 12, 1989 (1,500) Barry Windham pinned Sam Houston The Brooklyn Brawler pinned Dale Wolfe Koko B. Ware pinned the Genius The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification WWF IC Champion Rick Rude pinned Jim Neidhart Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana Dusty Rhodes pinned Akeem (sub. for the Big Bossman)
WWF @ Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - August 13, 1989 Mark Young defeated Barry Horowitz Bad News Brown defeated Tim Horner Dino Bravo defeated Hercules via disqualification Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man The Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant in less than a minute
WWF @ Miami, FL - Arena - August 13, 1989 The Red Rooster fought Greg Valentine to a draw King Jim Duggan pinned Haku Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage via disqualification Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov Ted Dibiase pinned Hillbilly Jim Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification
WWF @ Toledo, OH - Sports Arena - August 13, 1989 Tito Santana vs. Rick Martel The Bushwhackers vs. the Powers of Pain Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman Also included WWF IC Champion Rick Rude and Jim Neidhart
WWF @ Jacksonville, FL - Coliseum - August 14, 1989 Greg Valentine fought the Red Rooster to a 20-minute time-limit draw Paul Roma defeated Boris Zhukov Brutus Beefcake defeated Haku Jim Duggan defeated Randy Savage via disqualification Ted Dibiase defeated Hillbilly Jim Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via count-out
WWF @ Lake Placid, NY - Olympic Center - August 14, 1989 The Brooklyn Brawler vs. an unknown Jim Powers vs. Barry Windham Koko B. Ware vs. the Genius The Bushwhackers vs. the Powers of Pain WWF IC Champion Rick Rude vs. Jim Neidhart Tito Santana vs. Rick Martel Also featured a 15-man battle royal, which included the Big Bossman
WWF @ Alberquerque, NM - August 14, 1989 (4,689) Mark Young pinned Barry Horowitz Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau The Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 25-second mark Dino Bravo defeated Hercules via disqualification Bad News Brown pinned Tim Horner Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Huntington, WV - Civic Center - August 18, 1989 Included WWF IC Champion Rick Rude
WWF @ New Orleans, LA - UNO Lakefront Arena - August 18, 1989 Included the Bushwhackers
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - August 18, 1989 (7,800; sell out) Barry Windham pinned Paul Roma at 9:34 Bret Hart fought Greg Valentine to a 20-minute time-limit draw at 18:30 Haku pinned Hercules at 11:06 Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) via count-out at 8:41 Dino Bravo pinned Jim Neidhart at 10:13 King Jim Duggan pinned Akeem at 7:58 after using the 2X4 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau at 9:57 when Jannetty pinned Raymond
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - August 19, 1989 (12,145) King Jim Duggan pinned Akeem Hercules fought Haku to a double disqualification Barry Windham pinned Paul Roma in under 4 minutes Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau in sudden death overtime in a 60-minute marathon match Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Dino Bravo & Greg Valentine WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage
WWF @ Topeka, KS - Kansas Expocentre - August 19, 1989 Included Demolition
WWF @ Wichita, KS - Kansas Coliseum - August 19, 1989 Jim Powers defeated Boris Zhukov The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 30-second mark The Genius defeated Koko B. Ware The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Lincoln, NE - Pershing Auditorium - August 20, 1989 (3,712) Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz Mr. Perfect pinned Hillbilly Jim The Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 28-second mark Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Rick Martel fought Tito Santana to a time-limit draw at the 18-minute mark WWF IC Champion Rick Rude pinned Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Springfield, IL - Prairie Capital Convention Center - August 20, 1989 Included the Big Bossman
WWF @ Glens Falls, NY - Civic Center - August 20, 1989 Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Greg Valentine & Dino Bravo via disqualification Also included Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty
WWF @ Cedar Rapids, IA - Five Seasons Center - August 21, 1989 Jim Powers vs. Boris Zhukov Koko B. Ware vs. the Genius The Red Rooster vs. the Brooklyn Brawler The Bushwhackers vs. the Powers of Pain Jimmy Snuka vs. the Honkytonk Man The Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant at around the 30 second mark; following the event, Andre was arrested on charges of assault dealing with an incident with a local cameraman by the name of Ben Hildebrand; he didn't spend any time in jail but posted a $1200 bond
WWF @ Binghamton, NY - Broome County Arena - August 21, 1989 (5,400) Barry Windham pinned Paul Roma Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Greg Valentine & Dino Bravo via disqulaification Haku pinned Hercules WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage King Jim Duggan pinned Akeem Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ Sioux City, IA - Municipal Auditorium - August 21, 1989 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - Auditorium - August 25, 1989 Bad News Brown defeated Mark Young The Red Rooster defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Brutus Beefcake defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Greg Valentine & Dino Bravo to a draw Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty The Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant
WWF @ Rockford, IL - Metro Centre - August 25, 1989 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard
WWF @ Lansing, MI - Civic Arena - August 25, 1989 Barry Windham defeated Paul Roma The Genius defeated Koko B. Ware Tito Santana fought Rick Martel to a draw The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification WWF IC Champion Rick Rude defeated Hercules Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman via count-out
WWF @ Erie, PA - Civic Center - August 26, 1989 Included Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Richmond, VA - Coliseum - August 26, 1989 (6,000) The Genius defeated Koko B. Ware The Powers of Pain vs. the Bushwhackers Tito Santana vs. Rick Martel Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - August 26, 1989 (6,800) Tim Horner pinned Boris Zhukov Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Dino Bravo & Greg Valentine to a draw The Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 17-second mark Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF IC Champion Rick Rude via count-out Barry Windham defeated Paul Roma with the claw Mr. Perfect pinned Hercules Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - August 27, 1989 (10,000) Tim Horner defeated Boris Zhukov Brutus Beefcake fought WWF IC Champion Rick Rude to a draw Mr. Perfect defeated Hercules Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Barry Windham defeated Paul Roma Randy Savage defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Rochester, NY - War Memorial - August 27, 1989 (4,000) Bad News Brown pinned Mark Young Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Dino Bravo & Greg Valentine King Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via count-out The Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 22-second mark Akeem pinned Hillbilly Jim Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification
Summer Slam 89 - East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - August 28, 1989 (20,000; sell out) Dino Bravo defeated Koko B. Ware Pay-per-view bouts- featured Tony Schiavone & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Dusty Rhodes regarding his upcoming match with the Honkytonk Man; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Jim Duggan & Demolition regarding their upcoming match against Andre the Giant, the Big Bossman, & Akeem, during which Duggan was shown wearing one of Demolition's face masks; included a backstage attempt at an interview from Gene Okerlund with WWF IC Champion Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan in which the Summer Slam sign behind the three fell down, resulting in Okerlund saying "Fuck it!" on live TV; after abruptly going back to the commentary team, the interview finally went down as scheduled, with Rude & Heenan commenting on his upcoming title defense against the Ultimate Warrior; featured a video package recapping the history between Warrior and Rude, as well as the attack Warrior sustained recently on WWF Superstars at the hands of Andre; moments later, Okerlund conducted a backstage interview with Warrior regarding his upcoming match with Rude; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Mr. Perfect regarding his win earlier in the night over the Red Rooster; moments later, Okerlund spoke with Roddy Piper regarding his appearance ringside during the WWF IC Title match, leading to the Warrior winning the title from Rude; Okerlund then spoke with Ron Garvin, who appeared in a tuxedo and said he had a special assignment later in the show; Bobby Heenan then interrupted and protested Piper being ringside for Rude's match; moments later, Rude appeared with he and Heenan reviewing footage from the match and demanding the match be restarted due to interference from Piper; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Ted Dibiase, alongside Virgil, regarding his upcoming match with Jimmy Snuka, during which Dibiase said Snuka would end up just like Jake Roberts; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Randy Savage, Zeus, & Sensational Sherri - surrounding a caldron - regarding their upcoming match against WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake and the possible involvement of Miss Elizabeth; featured Sean Mooney in the crowd speaking about the action thus far in the show; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan & Beefcake regarding their upcoming match against Savage & Zeus, during which Hogan alluded to having Miss Elizabeth as his secret weapon; featured a video package recapping the history between Hogan & Beefcake and Savage & Zeus: WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart in a non-title match at 16:23 when Anderson, the illegal man, pinned Hart after Anderson hit a double axe handle off the top on Hart behind the referee's back as Hart had Blanchard covered Dusty Rhodes pinned the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 9:36 with the Bionic Elbow after Hart accidentally hit Honky over the head with the guitar (American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story) Mr. Perfect pinned the Red Rooster with the Perfect Plex at 3:21 as Rooster attempted to climb back inside the ring; late in the bout, it appeared as if Rooster suffered a knee injury (The Best of the WWF: Summer Slam) Rick Martel (w/ Slick), Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Tito Santana, Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty at 14:58 when Martel pinned Jannetty with a clothesline as Jannetty had one of the Rougeaus covered with a roll over; twice during the live telecast, the Rougeaus' music was accidentally played during the match, thus giving away the finish The Ultimate Warrior pinned WWF IC Champion Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) to win the title at 16:02 with a back suplex and splash after Roddy Piper mooned the champion from ringside (History of the Intercontinental Championship) King Jim Duggan & Demolition defeated Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan), the Big Bossman, & Akeem (w/ Slick) at 7:26 when Smash pinned Akeem after Duggan hit Akeem over the back with his 2x4 as Akeem had Smash covered following a splash from the middle turnbuckle; Bobby Heenan was introduced as being in Andre's corner but did not appear ringside until after the match began; Duggan wore one of Demolition's face masks for their ring entrance, had his face painted like the American flag, and had his 2x4 wrapped in the flag Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Hercules with both feet on the ropes for leverage at 3:06; prior to the bout, Ron Garvin was introduced as the guest ring announcer for the match, with Garvin insulting both Valentine and Hart during their entrance; following the bout, Garvin announced Hercules as the winner until he was corrected by the referee, with Garvin then saying Hercules was the winner by disqualification; moments later, Valentine knocked Garvin to the floor and brawled with Hercules until Garvin climbed back in the ring and knocked Valentine to the floor with a punch Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Jimmy Snuka via count-out at 6:26 when Dibiase threw Snuka into the ringpost after Snuka became distracted by Virgil on the floor; following his introduction, Dibiase took the mic and bragged about ending Jake Roberts' career; after the contest, Snuka knocked Dibiase to the floor, assaulted Virgil, and hit the splash off the top WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) & Zeus at 15:04 when Hogan pinned Zeus with a body slam and legdrop after hitting him with Sherri's loaded purse; prior to the ring introductions, the Genius read a poem in the ring in which he predicted Savage & Zeus to win; after Hogan & Beefcake's entrances, Hogan whispered something in Howard Finkel's ear, with Finkel then introducing Miss Elizabeth to be in Hogan & Beefcake's corner; after the match, Beefcake cut some of Sherri's hair (Hulk Still Rules)
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - August 29, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 9/4/89: The Genius pinned Mark Young at 4:47 with a reverse sunset flip Prime Time Wrestling - 9/4/89: King Jim Duggan pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 6:58 with the running clothesline Prime Time Wrestling - 9/11/89: Barry Windham pinned Tim Horner with the superplex at 4:55 Prime Time Wrestling - 9/11/89: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty fought Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart to a no contest when Jacques & Raymond Rougeau interfered at 13:25 and attacked the Rockers while the Hart Foundation were on the floor, with the Harts making the save moments afterwards and helping in chasing the Rougeaus backstage after the match (Wrestlefest 90) Prime Time Wrestling - 9/18/89: Ron Garvin defeated Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 5:06 when Greg Valentine interfered; after the bout, Garvin was double teamed until several referees intervened Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man Prime Time Wrestling - 9/25/89: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Paul Roma with the Rude Awakening at 5:01; after the bout, Rude kissed a woman selected by Heenan but she didn't fall down after the first kiss and wiped her mouth and left the ring following the second kiss Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage 9/17/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan about WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, with Andre saying he would bring the belt back to the Heenan Family; featured a "Special Report" segment showing last week's Brother Love Show from WWF Superstars in which Roddy Piper was attacked by Rick Rude; included footage from Summer Slam showing Ron Garvin as the ring announcer for the Hercules / Greg Valentine match; featured comments from Bret Hart about him being featured in the new WWF Spotlight magazine, available 9/20/89: Brutus Beefcake defeated Dale Wolfe via submission at 2:18 with the sleeper Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Butch Mayo & Terry Daniels at 3:37 when Raymond pinned Mayo after a kneedrop from Jacques as Raymond had the Boston Crab applied Ron Garvin defeated Barry Horowitz via submission at 3:10 with the Scorpion Deathlock The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Mark Boswell at 1:27 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Allen was handcuffed to the top rope and beaten with the nightstick Tito Santana pinned Chris Duffy at 2:45 with the flying forearm Koko B. Ware pinned Sandy Beach at 2:18 with the Ghostbuster The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated George Skaaland & Mark Frear at 2:08 when the Barbarian pinned Frear with a clothesline off the top as the Warlord held Frear in the air 9/24/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Bobby Heenan, WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard in which footage from last week's WWF Superstars was shown of the champions leaving ringside when Demolition appeared; featured footage of the ending and aftermath of the Jim Duggan / Randy Savage Kings Crown match during a "Special Report" segment; included footge from Summer Slam of the aftermath of the Hercules / Greg Valentine match: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned John Weiss at 2:43 following the press slam / splash combo; Warrior wore the title belt around his waist for the duration of the bout Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Don Champ & Tony Ulysses at 3:07 when Bret pinned Ulysses following the Hart Attack Mr. Perfect pinned Mario Mancini at 3:20 with the Perfect Plex Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Gary Wolfe via submission at 3:38 with the Million $ Dream Dusty Rhodes pinned Boris Zhukov at 3:08 with the Bionic elbow drop Hercules defeated Mike Williams via submission at 1:17 with the backbreaker Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Jim McPherson via submission with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 at 1:56 10/1/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jake Roberts about Ted Dibiase and comments Dibiase made saying Roberts was returning to the ring too soon; featured a "Special Report" segment showing the coronation of "Macho King" Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri from WWF Superstars; included footage from Summer Slam of the Genius reading a poem prior to the main event; featured footage from the previous Monday's Prime Time Wrestling of the woman not enjoying Rick Rude's Rude Awakening kiss: Demolition defeated Craig Reilly & Don Champ at 2:15 when Smash pinned Reilly after dropping him throat-first across the top rope Jimmy Snuka pinned Bob Bradley at 2:27 with a splash off the top Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Tony Diamond with a side kick to the face at 2:39 Roddy Piper pinned Barry Horowitz at the 48-second mark after ramming his head into the mat four times; after the bout, Piper kissed the same girl at ringside who Rick Rude kissed earlier in the evening, this time with the woman fainting Barry Windham pinned Butch Mayo at 2:25 with the superplex Rick Martel (w/ Slick) defeated Tony Durante at 3:01 with a kneedrop off the top after deciding to release the Boston Crab The Bushwhackers defeated Chris Duffy & Mike Williams at 3:18 when Luke pinned Williams following the double gutbuster
WWF @ Portland, ME - Civic Center - August 30, 1989 (8,769; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 9/4/89: Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov at 6:05 with a powerslam Prime Time Wrestling - 9/11/89 - featured Koko B. Ware performing in the ring his new entrance song "Bird, Bird, Bird" Prime Time Wrestling - 9/18/89: Barry Windham fought Tito Santana to a time-limit draw at 15:06; the bell rang just as Santana hit the flying forearm; after the bout, Santana hit the move a second time Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Prime Time Wrestling - 9/25/89: Hercules defeated Akeem (w/ Slick) via disqualification at 5:00 when Slick pulled down the top rope, causing Hercules to fall to the floor; after the bout, Hercules avoided Akeem's splash, hit a bodyslam, and cleared the ring with his steel chain (SuperTape 2, Tough Guys) Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) pinned King Jim Duggan to win the King's Crown after hitting him in the back with Sherri's loaded purse while Sherri distracted the referee; after the bout, Savage gave Duggan the flying elbowsmash three times, as Sherri held Duggan's legs, and then Sherri hit two splashes off the top, while Savage held Duggan down; moments later, Duggan was taken backstage on a stretcher; Duggan continued to wrestle as the King until the match was televised internationally WWF IC Champion Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant in less than 20 seconds WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) at around the 7-minute mark 9/16/89 - included Jake Roberts as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which Jake said if he was only able to give one more DDT to somebody it would be to Ted Dibiase, after he had allegedly ad a disc removed from his neck due to Dibiase putting him out of wrestling several months earlier: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Barry Horowitz & Mike Williams when Michaels pinned Williams at 3:52 with a flying fistdrop from Jannetty's shoulders King Jim Duggan pinned Tony Ulysses at 2:07 with the running clothesline Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Bobby Munice via submission at 3:08 with the shin guard assisted figure-4 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Bob Bradley at 2:33 with the gorilla press slam and splash; after the bout, Warrior put his opponent underneath the ring The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Mario Mancini at 1:37 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Al Mayo & John Weiss when Anderson pinned the unknown at 1:31 following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back; after the bout Demolition came to the ring, with the champions quickly leaving ringside Mr. Perfect pinned Jim McPherson at 1:43 with the Perfect Plex 9/23/89 - included footage of the ending and aftermath of the Duggan/Savage Kings Crown match during the Update segment; included Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show, where Andre wore face paint to mimic the Ultimate Warrior: Koko B. Ware pinned Craig Reilly at 1:48 with the Ghostbuster Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Tony Diamond at 1:12 with the side suplex The Bushwhackers defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Don Champ when Luke pinned Champ at 3:36 following a double gutbuster Akeem (w/ the Big Bossman & Slick) pinned Mark Frear at 2:49 with a splash; after the bout, Frear was handcuffed over the top rope and beaten by the Bossman with his nightstick Ron Garvin defeated Sandy Beach via submission at 3:26 with the Scorpion Death Lock Roddy Piper pinned Chris Duffy at the 41-second mark after hitting him with his belt; Piper wrestled the match in his shirt and kilt after Duffy had attacked Piper prior to the bell Rick Martel (w/ Slick) pinned Terry Daniels at 3:33 with a kneedrop off the top; during the match, a pre-recorded promo from Martel aired where he claimed, because of his sex appeal, he should become a model 9/30/89 - included the Coronation Ceremony of Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri, where the proclamation was read by the Genius and featured Ted Dibiase presenting a gold scepter as a gift to the new King and Queen; featured Dibiase & Virgil as guests of the Brother Love Show: Jimmy Snuka pinned Boris Zhukov at 2:03 with the splash off the top Dusty Rhodes pinned Dale Wolfe at 2:33 with the Bionic elbow Bad News Brown pinned Elmer Johnson at 1:15 with the Ghetto Blaster Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Gary Wolf & Tony Durante when Raymond pinned Wolf after a kneedrop from Jacques as Raymond had the Boston Crab applied Brutus Beefcake defeated Barry Horowitz via submission at 2:40 with the sleeper Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Terry Daniels at 1:09 with the Rude Awakening
WWF @ Chattanooga, TN - UTC Arena - August 31, 1989 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard
WWF @ El Paso, TX - Civic Center - August 31, 1989 Koko B. Ware vs. the Genius The Red Rooster vs. Barry Windham Tito Santana vs. Rick Martel King Jim Duggan vs. Haku Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant (non-title)
WWF @ Knoxville, TN - Thompson-Boling Arena - September 1, 1989 Included Randy Savage
WWF @ Edinburg, TX - Pan American University Fieldhouse - September 1, 1989 Included Tito Santana
WWF @ Burlington, VT - Ausitorium - September 1, 1989 Included the Powers of Pain
WWF @ Houston, TX - Astro Arena - September 2, 1989 Tito Santana defeated Rick Martel Barry Windham defeated the Red Rooster King Jim Duggan defeated Haku Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant
WWF @ Watertown, NY - Fairgrounds Arena - September 2, 1989 Steve Blackman vs. Boris Zhukov Jim Powers vs. the Brooklyn Brawler Hillbilly Jim vs. Akeem Paul Roma vs. Mr. Perfect The Bushwhackers vs. the Powers of Pain Jimmy Snuka vs. the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Nashville, TN - Auditorium - September 2, 1989 Bad News Brown vs. an unknown Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Greg Valentine & Dino Bravo WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard vs. Demolition Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman Hercules vs. Ted Dibiase WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Bristol, TN - Viking Hall - September 3, 1989 Included Randy Savage
WWF @ Dallas, TX - Convention Center Arena - September 3, 1989 Held as part of Miller Lite's Biggest Party in History Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant Also included King Jim Duggan
WWF @ Duquoin, IL - State Fairgrounds - September 4, 1989 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant
WWF @ Fargo, ND - Civic Memorial Auditorium - September 7, 1989 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard
WWF @ Sioux Falls, ND - Arena - September 7, 1989 Included Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty
WWF @ Jackson, MS - State Fair Coliseum - September 7, 1989 Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz Paul Roma defeated Boris Zhukov Barry Windham pinned Sam Houston (sub. for the Red Rooster) with a lariat The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage via disqualification Mr. Perfect pinned Bret Hart Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Minot, ND - All Seasons Arena - September 8, 1989 Tito Santana vs. Haku Jim Neidhart vs. Dino Bravo King Jim Duggan vs. Ted Dibiase Demolition vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman
WWF @ Lakeland, FL - Civic Center - September 8, 1989 Included WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan
WWF @ Kansas City, MO - Municipal Auditorium - September 8, 1989 Included WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ West Palm Beach, FL - Auditorium - September 9, 1989 Boris Zhukov defeated Paul Roma Tim Horner defeated Barry Horowitz Barry Windham defeated Sam Houston Mr. Perfect defeated Bret Hart WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Elizabeth) pinned Randy Savage with the legdrop Also included Jimmy Snuka
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - September 9, 1989 The Genius pinned Koko B. Ware Bad News Brown pinned Hercules Rick Martel defeated Brutus Beefcake via disqualification when the referee saw Beefcake with his scissors, which were brought into the ring by Martel Akeem pinned Hillbilly Jim Ronnie Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a double count-out Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau in a 60-minute marathon match, 3 falls to 2; Shawn Michaels clotheslined Jacques to win the deciding fall in overtime WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant in 18 seconds
WWF @ Minneapolis, MN - Met Center - September 9, 1989 Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman after hitting him with his own nightstick Tugboat Tyler defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Dino Bravo defeated Mark Young Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase Tito Santana fought Haku to a draw Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Roddy Piper fought Rick Rude to a double count-out
WWF @ Washington DC - Armory - September 10, 1989 (matinee) (8,200) Akeem pinned Hillbilly Jim Bad News Brown pinned Hercules Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Martel Ron Garvin pinned Greg Valentine Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty via disqualification WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Elizabeth) pinned Randy Savage at 15:00
WWF @ Madison, WI - Dane County Coliseum - September 10, 1989 Tim Horner vs. Barry Horowitz Paul Roma vs. Boris Zhukov The Red Rooster vs. Barry Windham Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect The Bushwhackers vs. The Powers of Pain Jimmy Snuka vs. the Honkytonk Man WWF IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Winston-Salem, NC - Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum - September 11, 1989 Debut at the arena WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage
WWF @ Billings, MT - Yellowstone Metra - September 11, 1989 Included Jim Duggan
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - September 11, 1989 Paul Roma vs. Boris Zhukov Tim Horner vs. Barry Horowitz Sam Houston vs. Barry Windham Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect (30-minute time limit) Ron Garvin vs. Greg Valentine Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - September 15, 1989 Included the Bushwhackers
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - September 15, 1989 (15,000; sell out) Tim Horner defeated Boris Zhukov Dino Bravo defeated Jim Neidhart Akeem defeated Hillbilly Jim Ron Garvin defeated Greg Valentine King Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - September 16, 1989 (5,000) Boris Zhukov defeated Mark Young Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a draw WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Dino Bravo defeated Jim Neidhart Akeem defeated Hillbilly Jim Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - September 16, 1989 (12,500) Koko B. Ware vs. the Genius Hercules vs. Bad News Brown Tito Santana vs. Haku Ron Garvin vs. Greg Valentine The Bushwhackers vs. the Powers of Pain Jim Duggan vs. Ted Dibiase (King’s Crown match) WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Randy Savage
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - September 16, 1989 Rick Martel defeated Brutus Beefcake via disqualification
WWF @ Green Bay, WI - Brown County Arena - September 17, 1989 Included Rick Rude
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - September 17, 1989 (9,000) Paul Roma pinned Barry Horowitz The Genius defeated Koko B. Ware Barry Windham defeated Mark Young Brutus Beefcake defeated Rick Martel via disqualification Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage; after the bout, Jimmy Snuka came out to make the save when Hogan was double teamed by Savage and Sensational Sherri
WWF @ Tuscon, AZ - Convention Center - September 17, 1989 (3,000) Dino Bravo vs. Jim Neidhart Hillbilly Jim vs. Akeem Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman Demolition vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Colorado Springs, CO - Broadmoor World Arena - September 18, 1989 Tim Horner defeated Boris Zhukov Hillbilly Jim defeated Akeem Dino Bravo defeated Jim Neidhart Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Bret Hart fought Mr. Perfect to a time-limit draw ? (sub. for Dusty Rhodes) defeated the Big Bossman Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Grand Rapids, MI - Stadium Arena - September 18, 1989 (2,500) Barry Windham pinned Brian Costello Paul Roma defeated Barry Horowitz WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 30-second mark Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man Rick Martel defeated Mark Young The Genius defeated Koko B. Ware Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ South Bend, IN - Joyce Athletic & Convocation Center - September 18, 1989 Included Randy Savage
WWF @ Oklahoma City, OK - September 18, 1989
WWF @ Utica, NY - Memorial Auditorium - September 19, 1989 (1,500) Paul Roma defeated Barry Horowitz Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man Barry Windham defeated Richard Charland WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 21-second mark The Genius defeated Koko B. Ware Rick Martel defeated Mark Young Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Hara Arena - September 19, 1989 Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage via disqualification Also incldued Roddy Piper
WWF @ Ft. Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial - September 19, 1989 Included the Big Bossman
WWF @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - September 20, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: During the day, WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard gave their notice that they would be leaving the company for the NWA Prime Time Wrestling - 10/2/89: Demolition defeated WT Jones & Todd Becker at 2:49 when Smash pinned Becker after dropping him throat-first across the top rope Prime Time Wrestling - 10/9/89: Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Chris Cannon at 2:27 with the splash Prime Time Wrestling - 10/16/89: The Genius pinned Tim Horner at 6:20 with a reverse sunset flip Prime Time Wrestling - 10/16/89: Hercules defeated the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 7:13 when Hart interfered with the megaphone as Hercules had Honky up in the backbreaker; after the bout, Hercules chased Hart up the aisle and brought him back inside the ring but Hart then escaped with Honky Prime Time Wrestling - 10/16/89: Bret Hart fought Rick Martel (w/ Slick) to a 20-minute time-limit draw Prime Time Wrestling - 10/23/89: Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Reno Riggins at 2:37 with the Perfect Plex WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage 10/8/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jim Duggan about Macho King Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri; featured a "Special Report" segment showcasing the feud between WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior and Andre the Giant; included WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan cutting a promo about the upcoming release of "No Holds Barred" on home video; featured a Mr. Perfect vignette in which he was shown playing pool and potting every shot in succession, then saying "Hogan, YOU can't do that": Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Tom Stone & Al Burke at 3:32 when Jannetty pinned Burke following double flying fistdrops Hillbilly Jim pinned Ray Oakley at 1:45 with a boot to the face; after the bout Jim danced with ring announcer Mike McGuirk in the ring Bad News Brown defeated Rick Horner & Joe Cazana in handicap match at 2:07; Brown pinned Horner with the Ghetto Blaster at 1:53; Brown pinned Cazana with the Ghetto Blaster Brutus Beefcake defeated Craig Green via submission with the sleeper at 2:55 The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Chuck Casey & Randy Fox at 1:32 when the Barbarian pinned Fox with a clothesline off the top as the Warlord held him in the air Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Jim Evans at 1:15 with the Rude Awakening; after the bout, Rude refused to give his Rude Awakening Kiss, stating that no woman in Louisville was good enough for him Ron Garvin defeated Todd Becker via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 1:26 10/15/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Roddy Piper about Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan; featured a "Special Report" segment focusing on the Survivor Series; included Miss Elizabeth cutting a promo about the upcoming home video release of "No Holds Barred," to be released 10/19/89; featured a clip from last week's Brother Love Show from WWF Superstars of the Genius introducing Mr. Perfect; included closing comments from Ted Dibiase, alongside Zeus, as well as WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan regarding their upcoming match at Saturday Night's Main Event: Jake Roberts pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:13 with the DDT The Red Rooster defeated Jim Merkel via submission with an elevated chicken wing at 1:29 The Big Bossman (w/ Slick & Akeem) pinned James Sexton at 1:51 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Akeem hit the splash on Sexton and then helped the Bossman handcuff Sexton's hands behind his back so that Bossman could beat on him with the nightstick Tito Santana pinned Tony Burton at 2:03 with the flying forearm WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Mark Young & Bill Woods at 2:51 when Anderson pinned Woods with a piledriver Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Red Tyler with the side suplex at 1:15 Jimmy Snuka pinned Alan Reynolds at 2:08 with the splash off the top 10/22/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Slick, Jimmy Hart, the Big Bossman, Akeem, & Rick Martel regarding their match at the Survivor Series; featured a "Special Report" segment showing the Hogan / Dibiase bout from last week's Saturday Night's Main Event; included a Mr. Perfect vignette briefly showing him playing golf, bowling and darts, with both Perfect and the Genius saying "YOU can't do that Hogan": The Bushwhackers defeated Boris Zhukov & Dale Wolfe at 2:12 when Luke pinned Wolfe following the double gutbuster Barry Windham pinned Warren Bianchi at 2:57 with the superplex Jim Duggan pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 1:40 with the running clothesline The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Scott Hawkins at 1:37 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Brian Costello at the 22-second mark with the press slam / splash combo; after the bout, Warrior threw his opponent underneath the ring, followed him underneath it, and then returned at the other side of the ring with Costello, showing that he had painted his opponent's face; Warrior then carried Costello backstage Jim Neidhart pinned Tony Burton at 2:56 with a powerslam Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Randy Larson at 4:01 with the side kick to the face; in pre-recorded comments aired during the match, Heenan said he had "big" plans for Haku
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Coliseum - September 21, 1989 (14,000; 12,000 paid) WWF Superstars taping: Tugboat Tyler defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Mark Young defeated Tony Burton Earthquake Evans (w/ Slick) defeated Tim Horner WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant Prime Time Wrestling - 10/9/89: Brutus Beefcake defeated Boris Zhukov via submission with the sleeper at 7:01; after the bout, Beefcake cut some of Zhukov's beard 10/7/89 - included the Genius as a guest of the Brother Love Show where he introduced Mr. Perfect as his new protege, who then appeared with entrance music for the first time: Demolition defeated Barry Horowitz & Tony Burton when Smash pinned Burton at 3:19 after dropping Burton throat-first on the top rope Barry Windham pinned Reno Riggins at 2:53 with the superplex Jim Duggan pinned Alan Reynolds at 2:04 with the running clothesline The Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Red Tyler at 2:25 with the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Hercules defeated Boris Zhukov via submission at 2:15 with the backbreaker Jake Roberts pinned Brian Costello at 2:24 with the DDT (Jake's return bout on TV) Akeem (w/ Slick & the Big Bossman) pinned Jim Merkel at 1:08 with a splash 10/14/89 - included Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri as guests of the Brother Love Show; included the first announcement of all the matches to take place at the Survivor Series: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Dusty Wolfe at the 1-mintue mark with the gorilla press slam and splash; after the bout, Warrior kicked his opponent underneath the ring, chased him underneath it, and then returned ringside with Wolfe, showing that he had painted his opponent's face The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Mark Young & Larry Lawson when Barbarian pinned Lawson with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held Lawson in the air Bret Hart pinned Tom Stone at 3:18 with a piledriver Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Jim Evans via submission at 2:59 with the shin guard assisted figure-4 The Red Rooster defeated Brian Costello via submission at 1:47 with the chickenwing Bad News Brown defeated Scott Colton & Mitch Casey in a handicap match at 2:38 after first pinning Colton with the Ghetto Blaster at 2:20, and then pinning Casey with the same move The Bushwhackers defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Ray Oakley when Luke pinned Oakley at 2:26 following a double gutbuster 10/21/89 - included Dusty Rhodes as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which he discussed his feud with the Big Bossman and his participation at the Survivor Series; featured highlights from the Hogan / Dibiase match from SNME; featured an 'Update' segment showing highlights of the Martel / Santana match from SNME and the aftermath: Jimmy Snuka pinned Al Burke with the splash off the top at 2:16 WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Warren Bianchi & Tim Horner at 3:16 when Bianchi was pinned following a spike piledriver behind the referee's back Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Jim Evans with the side suplex at 1:15 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Bill Woods at 1:27 with the Rude Awakening; after the bout, Rude opted not to give his 'Rude Awakening' kiss to the woman who had been selected, with Rude saying he was right when referring to everyone in Cincinnati as 'sweat hogs' Ron Garvin defeated Craig Green at 1:53 via submission with the Scorpion Death Lock Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Paul Roma with the Perfect Plex at 2:18 Saturday Night's Main Event #23 - 10/14/89 on NBC (9.5) - included opening comments from Roddy Piper, Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri, the Bushwhackers, Ted Dibiase & Zeus, and WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan regarding their upcoming matches; featured Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included footage from Savage's coronation ceremony; featured Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Savage & Sherri regarding his winning the crown and upcoming match with Jimmy Snuka; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Snuka regarding his upcoming match; featured a video package highlighting Zeus' altercations with Hogan at the previous two Saturday Night's Main Events and at Summer Slam; included Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Dibiase, with Zeus, regarding his upcoming match with Hogan; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan regarding his feud with Zeus and upcoming match with Dibiase; included a video package highlighting the feud between Piper and Rick Rude; featured Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Bobby Heenan & Haku regarding Haku's upcoming match with Piper; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Piper regarding his upcoming match; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Dibiase, with Zeus, in which Dibiase cut a promo on Jake Roberts' interference in his match and blamed him for not being WWF World Champion; moments later, Zeus cut a promo on facing Hogan at the Survivor Series; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Rick Martel & Slick regarding Martel's upcoming match with Tito Santana; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Piper regarding his victory and going through the members of the Heenan Family; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with the Bushwhackers regarding their upcoming match against Jacques & Raymond Rougeau; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan regarding his win over Dibiase, injury at the hands of Zeus, and facing Dibiase's team at the Survivor Series: Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) pinned Jimmy Snuka at 5:37 with a roll up and grabbing the tights for leverage after hitting Snuka in the kidney with Sherri's loaded purse; after the bout, Savage attacked Snuka and attempted the flying elbowsmash but Snuka moved out of the way; moments later, Snuka set Savage up for the splash off the top but Sherri covered Savage, with Snuka then leaping off, knocking Savage to the floor and scaring Sherri from the ring WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Ted Dibiase (w/ Zeus) with a small package at around the 8-minute mark after Dibiase accidentally hit Zeus with a clothesline when Hogan moved out of the way; early in the match, Jake Roberts appeared ringside to distract Dibiase but left after Virgil appeared and stole Roberts' snake bag, with Roberts chasing Virgil backstage; after the contest, Zeus wrenched Hogan's neck, with Dibiase then throwing the referee to the floor and applying the Million $ Dream until Roberts returned and slid Damien into the ring, clearing Dibiase and Zeus to the floor (The Immortal Hulk Hogan) Roddy Piper pinned Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) with a belly to belly suplex at 3:02 (Legends of Wrestling: Roddy Piper and Terry Funk) Tito Santana (w/ the Red Rooster, Brutus Beefcake, & Dusty Rhodes) fought Rick Martel (w/ Slick, the Big Bossman, Akeem, Jimmy Hart, & the Honkytonk Man) to a double disqualification at around the 9-minute mark when all the wrestlers at ringside began brawling in the ring; prior to the bout, Gene Okerlund conducted a backstage interview with Santana - after Martel made his appearance with his Survivor Series teammates - in which Santana said he had a plan of his own; moments later, after Santana made his entrance, Santana's teammates appeared one by one to be in his corner; after the match, Santana, Rhodes, Beefcake, & the Rooster cleared their opponents from the ring The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau at 3:15 when Butch pinned Jacques following a double gutbuster; Jimmy Hart was in the Rougeaus' corner for the bout until he ran backstage mid-way through after the Bushwhackers took off his pants, revealing Hart was wearing boxers with the Quebec flag on them
WWF @ Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena - September 22, 1989 Included WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth)
WWF @ Lafayette, LA - Cajun Dome - September 22, 1989 Included Roddy Piper
WWF @ Denver, CO - McNichols Arena - September 22, 1989 Boris Zhukov pinned Mark Young Barry Windham pinned Koko B. Ware Bret Hart fought Bad News Brown to a double count-out Haku pinned Hercules Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at around the 30 second mark
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - September 23, 1989 (5,000) Boris Zhukov pinned Mark Young Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart Barry Windham pinned Koko B. Ware Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man Hercules pinned Haku Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ San Antonio, TX - Freeman Coliseum - September 23, 1989 Included Tito Santana
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - September 23, 1989 (12,500) Tim Horner pinned Barry Horowitz Paul Roma defeated Bill Woods Brutus Beefcake fought Mr. Perfect to a draw Ted Dibiase fought Jim Duggan to a double count-out WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Randy Savage in a steel cage match
WWF @ Odessa, TX - Ector County Coliseum - September 24, 1989 Included Roddy Piper
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - September 24, 1989 (9,000) Dino Bravo pinned Brutus Beefcake Mr. Perfect defeated Jim Neidhart The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain Ron Garvin defeated Greg Valentine Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Randy Savage
WWF @ Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum - September 24, 1989 (4,000) Boris Zhukov pinned Mark Young Barry Windham defeated Koko B. Ware Demolition fought WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard to a double disqualification Hercules pinned Haku Hercules (sub. for Dusty Rhodes, who was in Florida facing lawsuit charges from former wrestler Big Daddy stemming from a 1983 incident) pinned the Big Bossman Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Amarillo, TX - Civic Center - September 25, 1989 Included Dusty Rhodes
WWF @ Spokane, WA - Coliseum - September 25, 1989 Koko B. Ware vs. Barry Windham Bret Hart vs. Bad News Brown Hercules vs. Haku WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard vs. Demolition Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman WWF IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - September 25, 1989 (2,000) Paul Roma pinned Barry Horowitz Dino Bravo pinned Jim Neidhart Mr. Perfect pinned Tim Horner The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via count-out Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin Jim Duggan defeated Ted Dibiase via count-out Brutus Beefcake pinned Randy Savage with a cradle after Savage became distracted by Jim Duggan at ringside
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center - September 29, 1989 (12,000) Barry Windham pinned Tim Horner Rick Martel fought Tito Santana to a draw Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman Bret Hart fought Haku to a double count-out Bad News Brown pinned Hercules with the Ghetto Blaster The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Randy Savage in a steel cage match
WWF @ Rapid City, SD - Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - September 29, 1989 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - September 29, 1989 The Genius defeated Mark Young The Honkytonk Man defeated the Red Rooster Ron Garvin defeated Greg Valentine Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Roddy Piper fought Rick Rude to a double count-out WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant with the splash after a matter of seconds
WWF @ Moline, IL - Wharton Fieldhouse - September 30, 1989 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - September 30, 1989 (20,000; sell out) Televised on the MSG Network - featured Tony Schiavone & Hillbilly Jim on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 11/20/89: The Genius pinned Koko B. Ware at 13:01 with a roll up Prime Time Wrestling - 11/20/89: Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 10:27 with a bodyslam and diving headbutt off the top after Honky collided with Hart on the ring apron (Snuka's MSG return after a 4 1/2 year absence) (World Tour) Mr. Perfect pinned the Red Rooster after reversing a small package at 9:38 Prime Time Wrestling - 12/4/89: Mark Young pinned Barry Horowitz with a reverse sunset flip at 10:58 (Young's MSG debut) WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 9:28 after Andre pulled referee Danny Davis in front of a charge by the Warrior; after the bout, Warrior repeatedly hit Andre with the title belt on the floor, knocking him down Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 12:51 when Blanchard pulled the referee out of the ring as Smash had Anderson covered following a double team Hot Shot; after the bout, Howard Finkel accidentally announced Anderson & Blanchard as the winners before then correcting himself and saying Demolition won (Anderson & Blanchard's last MSG appearance) Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin at 17:05 by blocking a sunset flip and grabbing the ropes for leverage Roddy Piper fought Rick Rude to a double count-out at 11:00; moments later, Piper brought Rude out from backstage and threw him back into the ring, then hitting him in the head with a steel chair and punching referee Danny Davis; Rude then hit Piper with the chair and fled the ring (Piper's MSG return after a 2 1/2 year absence)
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Arena - September 30, 1989 (8,800) Bad News Brown pinned Hercules Rick Martel fought Tito Santana to a draw Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman Bret Hart fought Haku to a double count-out Barry Windham defeated Tim Horner The Powers of Pain defeated the Bushwhackers WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Randy Savage in a steel cage match
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - October 1, 1989 (9,500) Mark Young defeated Barry Horowitz The Genius defeated Koko B. Ware Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification Ron Garvin pinned Greg Valentine Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification Mr. Perfect pinned Bret Hart WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Niagara Falls, NY - Convention Center - October 1, 1989 The Bushwhackers vs. the Powers of Pain Tito Santana vs. Rick Martel Hercules vs. Haku WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Jake Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase & Randy Savage (steel cage match)
WWF @ Johnstown, PA - Cambria County War Memorial - October 1, 1989 (850) Paul Roma pinned Bill Woods Dino Bravo pinned Jim Neidhart Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman Tugboat pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Jim Duggan pinned Akeem Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Boris Zhukov & Nikolai Volkoff
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - October 2, 1989 (7,800; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 10/23/89: Akeem (w/ Slick) pinned Paul Roma at 4:32 with a splash Prime Time Wrestling - 10/30/89: Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated the Red Rooster via disqualification at the 6-minute mark when Ron Garvin interfered as Valentine had the shinguard-assisted figure-4 applied; after the bout, Garvin pulled the shinguard off Valentine's leg Prime Time Wrestling - 10/30/89: Tito Santana pinned Bob Emery at 3:31 with the flying forearm Prime Time Wrestling - 10/30/89: Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (w/ Slick) defeated Trent Knight & Reno Riggins at 4:20 when Volkoff pinned Riggins with a gorilla press slam Prime Time Wrestling - 11/6/89: Bad News Brown pinned Chuck Casey at 4:07 with the Ghetto Blaster Prime Time Wrestling - 11/6/89: Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Bret Hart at 17:20 with a roll over and grabbing the tights for leverage after Hart blocked a suplex into the ring Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification at 8:18 when the initial referee was knocked down, Piper threw Rude to the floor, and a new referee came in and stopped the match for no apparent reason WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 25-second mark WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Randy Savage in a steel cage match at 9:44 when Hogan escaped the cage 10/28/89 - included Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka, & the Bushwhackers as guests of the Brother Love Show to discuss their match at the Survivor Series, where they eventually scared Love away from the set because of their antics; featured a Mr. Perfect vignette with the Genius where he was shown playing ping pong and easily defeated his opponent before noting Hulk Hogan couldn't play that well; featured closing comments from the Brain Busters & Bobby Heenan and Demolition regarding their match the following week: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Mike Scarberry & Ken Arnold at 3:46 when Michaels pinned Arnold following a double flying fistdrop Barry Windham pinned Jim McPherson at 1:54 with the superplex Hercules defeated Joe Cruz via submission with the backbreaker at 2:07 Andre the Giant & Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Mike Williams & Chuck Casey at 2:52 when Andre pinned Williams with an elbowdrop following a kick from Haku; early in the bout, the Brain Busters came to ringside to watch the match with Bobby Heenan Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mark Regan via submission with a bearhug at 1:49; after the bout, Regan was taken backstage on a stretcher Jake Roberts pinned Barry Hardy with the DDT at 1:18 The Big Bossman & Akeem (w/ Slick) defeated Dennis Burke & Chuck Coates at 1:46 when Bossman pinned Burke with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman put a ball and chain on Burke before Akeem hit the 747 splash 11/4/89 - included Randy Savage, Sensational Sherri, Greg Valentine, Dino Bravo, Jimmy Hart, & Barry Windham as guests of the Brother Love Show to discuss their match at Survivor Series in which they were interrupted by Jim Duggan, Bret Hart, Ron Garvin, & Hercules to confront the King's Court team, but Savage’s team quickly retreated backstage with Brother Love before anything could happen; featured an 'Update' segment showing a vignette by Mr. Perfect with the Genius where Perfect was shown doing several jumps from a diving board into a swimming pool; included closing comments by Dino Bravo & Jimmy Hart and the Ultimate Warrior regarding their scheduled test of strength challenge the following week, with Bravo specifically challenging the Warrior to a pushup contest: Dusty Rhodes pinned George South at 2:30 with the Bionic elbow drop The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Tim Horner & Mike Powell at 2:48 when the Barbarian pinned Powell with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held him in the air Rick Martel (w/ Slick) defeated Reno Riggins via submission at 4:05 with the Boston Crab Jim Duggan (w/ Bret Hart, Ron Garvin, & Hercules) pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:16 with the running clothesline Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) at 5:29 to win the titles when Ax pinned Blanchard, the illegal man, with the Decapitation 11/11/89 - included Andre the Giant, Haku, & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show where they said they would beat Demolition and bring the Tag Team Championship back to the Heenan Family; featured Gene Okerlund hosting a ‘Test of Strength’ segment where Dino Bravo came out with Jimmy Hart and did several pushups with Hart on his back, which Okerlund found to be not too impressive; Hart then selected the biggest man in the audience he could find so that Bravo could do pushups with him on his back instead; Okerlund briefly interviewed the man, who gave his name as John (Tenta) from West Virginia and that he weighed 460 pounds; Bravo then completed several pushups with John on his back; the Ultimate Warrior then came out and was about to complete the same task, but John hit a sit-down splash on the Warrior's back instead of sitting on him, and then he and Bravo proceeded to attack the Warrior with John hitting some splashes before referees swarmed the ring; the Warrior then quickly got back up and ran backstage to look for Bravo; featured closing comments from Mr. Perfect & the Genius and Tito Santana regarding their match the following week: Roddy Piper pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 1:04 with a back suplex Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Bill Woods at 2:11 with the Perfect Plex The Bushwhackers defeated Bob Emery & Craig Brown at the 2-minute mark when Luke pinned Brown following a double gutbuster Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Trent Knight via submission at 1:14 with the Million $ Dream; after the bout, Dibiase was congratulated by his fellow 'Million $ Team' teammates - Zeus, & the Powers of Pain, as well as Mr. Fuji Jimmy Snuka pinned Tony Burton at 1:19 with a splash off the top
WWF @ Toledo, OH - Sports Arena - October 3, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: Al Perez defeated Barry Horowitz Prime Time Wrestling - 10/23/89: Hercules defeated George South via submission with the backbreaker at 3:47 Prime Time Wrestling - 10/30/89: Rick Martel (w/ Slick) defeated Mark Young via submission with the Boston Crab at 7:31 Prime Time Wrestling - 11/6/89: The Genius pinned Jim McPherson at 2:49 with a somersault splash off the top Prime Time Wrestling - 11/6/89: Jim Neidhart pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 6:59 with a powerslam The Bushwhackers fought WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard to a double disqualification; Anderson & Blanchard were still recognized as champions since their title loss had not yet aired Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 25-second mark WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage with the legdrop 10/29/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting a podium interview with Ted Dibiase, Zeus, & the Powers of Pain regarding their match at the Survivor Series; featured closing comments from WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard and Demolition regarding their match the following week: Jimmy Snuka pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 2:48 with the top rope splash Andre the Giant & Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Paul Roma & Chuck Coates at 4:02 when Andre pinned Coates with an elbow drop following a side kick to the face from Haku Bret Hart pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:27 with the piledriver Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Mark Young with the Perfect Plex at 2:04 Dusty Rhodes pinned Joe Cruz with the Bionic elbow drop at 1:28 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Tim Horner at 2:16 with the Rude Awakening Ron Garvin defeated Tony Burton via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 2:40 11/5/89 - featured Gene Okerlund conducting a podium interview with WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, Jim Neidhart, Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty regarding their match at the Survivor Series; included a Mr. Perfect vignette with the Genius where Perfect was shown playing golf; featured the Demolition / Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard tag team title match from WWF Superstars shown in full; included a 'Special Report' segment focusing on the Enforcers vs. Dream Team bout at the Survivor Series; featured closing comments from the Honkytonk Man & Jimmy Hart and Tito Santana regarding their match the following week: Jake Roberts pinned Tony Burton at 3:37 with the DDT Bad News Brown pinned Mike Williams at 1:52 with the Ghetto Blaster Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Bill Woods via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:39 Roddy Piper pinned Craig Brown at the 50-second mark with a back suplex Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Dale Wolfe via submission with a bearhug at 1:58 11/12/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan, Jake Roberts, & WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition regarding their match at the Survivor Series; featured a "Special Report" segment showing highlights of Demolition regaining the tag team titles from Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard during the 11/4 Superstars; included a Mr. Perfect & Genius vignette showing Perfect playing ping pong; featured comments from Ted Dibiase, alongside his Million $ Team, about their match at the Survivor Series; included comments from Roddy Piper about appearing on the cover of WWF Magazine, to be released 11/14; featured comments from Dusty Rhodes, Akeem & Slick about their match the following week: Tito Santana defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification at 3:07 when the Big Bossman interfered and attacked Santana with his nightstick; after the bout, Dusty Rhodes made the save as Bossman attempted to use his ball & chain on Santana Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Reno Riggins via submission at 1:52 with the shinguard-assisted figure-4 The Bushwhackers defeated Mike Scarberry & Kenny Arnold at 2:32 when Luke pinned Scarberry following the double gutbuster Barry Windham pinned Mark Regan at 2:10 with the superplex Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Barry Hardy & Alan Reynolds at 2:06 when Michaels pinned Reynolds following double flying fistdrops The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Bill Woods & Chuck Casey at 1:11 when the Barbarian pinned Casey with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held Casey in the air
WWF @ Miami, FL - Arena - October 6, 1989 (8,000) Haku pinned Jim Neidhart Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin Dino Bravo pinned the Red Rooster Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau The Genius pinned Koko B. Ware Jim Duggan pinned Akeem WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Randy Savage
WWF @ Birmingham, AL - Jefferson Civic Center - October 6, 1989 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant Also included Jimmy Snuka
WWF @ Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Palace - October 6, 1989 (3,900) Tugboat defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Hercules defeated Jerry Monti (sub. for Nikolai Volkoff) Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman Mr. Perfect pinned Brutus Beefcake Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification (Anderson & Blanchard were still recognized as champions since the title change had yet to air) Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - October 7, 1989 (8,473) Paul Roma pinned Barry Horowitz Barry Windham pinned Tim Horner Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain after Butch used Mr. Fuji's cane as a weapon Hillbilly Jim defeated Boris Zhukov Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Tampa, FL - SunDome - October 7, 1989 Haku defeated Jim Neidhart Greg Valentine defeated Ron Garvin Dino Bravo defeated the Red Rooster Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau The Genius defeated Koko B. Ware Jim Duggan defeated Akeem WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Randy Savage
WWF @ Lincoln, NE - Pershing Auditorium - October 7, 1989 (2,907) Tugboat Thomas defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bad News Brown pinned Bret Hart Hercules pinned Nikolai Volkoff Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman Mr. Perfect pinned Brutus Beefcake Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via count-out (Anderson & Blanchard were still recognized as champions since the title change had yet to air) Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
WWF @ Washington DC - Armory - October 8, 1989 Rick Martel pinned Tito Santana Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau in overtime of a 60-minute marathon match WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at around the 30-second mark Also included Barry Windham
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - October 8, 1989 Featured Gorilla Monsoon & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary; included Billy Red Lyons conducting an in-ring interview with Bobby Heenan where Heenan first gave a live score of the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland A's game that was happening, noting Toronto was losing 5-3, before discussing Rick Rude's match later in the show against Roddy Piper Prime Time Wrestling - 12/4/89: Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov at 14:14 with a powerslam Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin at 13:23 with a roll up as Garvin was distracted by the referee trying to pull Valentine's shin guard away from him, which Garvin had pulled off moments earlier; after the match, Garvin attacked Valentine until the referee held Garvin back Prime Time Wrestling - 1/22/90: The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr.Fuji) via disqualification at the 9-minute mark when Fuji hit Butch with his cane; after the bout, Luke used the cane to clear the ring of the opposition (SuperTape, Tough Guys) Prime Time Wrestling - 12/25/89: Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) pinned Jimmy Snuka at 11:52 after Sherri hit Snuka with her loaded purse; after the bout, Jim Duggan made the save as Savage attempted to hit the flying elbow drop Prime Time Wrestling - 12/11/89: The Genius defeated Hillbilly Jim via count-out after kicking Jim in the head as he was on the apron Prime Time Wrestling - 12/11/89: Jim Duggan pinned Akeem at 5:49 with a roll up after Akeem missed a charge in the corner Prime Time Wrestling - 12/25/89: Richard Charland (sub. for Jim Powers) pinned Barry Horowitz following an airplane spin Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification at 12:07 after Piper rammed Rude into the corner, squashing the referee in the process; moments later, Piper repeatedly kicked at the referee to wake him up and grabbed his hand to count Rude out as Rude was on the floor; prior to the bout, Rude was escorted out by Bobby Heenan but Heenan was ejected after he was caught trying to hand Rude a foreign object; Heenan initially refused to go backstage until he was given a 10-count, with Piper being given the win if he didn't go
WWF @ Des Moines, IA - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - October 8, 1989 WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman Jake Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase Also included Mr. Perfect
WWF @ Tulsa, OK - Convention Center - October 9, 1989 (1,700) Tugboat pinned Barry Horowitz Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via count-out Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Martel Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman
WWF @ Cape Girardeau, MO - Show Me Center - October 9, 1989 Bad News Brown defeated Hercules The Red Rooster defeated Conquistador #1 Mr. Perfect defeated Jimmy Snuka Hillbilly Jim defeated Ted Dibiase Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant
WWF @ Evansville, IN - Roberts Municipal Stadium - October 10, 1989 Included Andre the Giant
WWF @ Bakersfield, CA - Civic Auditorium - October 10, 1989 Tugboat Thomas defeated Barry Horowitz The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Rick Martel defeated Brutus Beefcake Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman Greg Valentine defeated Ron Garvin Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification
WWF @ London, England - Arena - October 10, 1989 (sell out) Debut in the UK Mark Rocco, Dave Finlay, & Skull Murphy defeated Dale Wolfe, Al Perez, & Tim Horner Also included 2 other WWF vs. UK tag team matches Televised live on SKY ONE - featured Tony Schiavone & Lord Alfred Hayes on commentary; included Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with King Jim Duggan regarding his upcoming match against the Honkytonk Man and being in England as the WWF's king; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Honkytonk & Jimmy Hart regarding his upcoming bout against Duggan; moments later, Hart brought in Jacques & Raymond Rougeau to discuss their upcoming match against Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hart & Dino Bravo about Bravo & Randy Savage facing WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Duggan the next night in Birmingham; moments later, Duggan chased Bravo & Hart off with his 2X4 before cutting a promo on the next night's tag team match; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan, alongside Miss Elizabeth, on his match later in the night against Savage; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Savage, alongside Sensational Sherri, about his upcoming match against Hogan: Koko B. Ware pinned Boris Zhukov (w/ Nikolai Volkoff) at 11:00 with a missile dropkick Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Bret Hart at 16:09 with a roll over and using the tights for leverage (World Tour 1990) King Jim Duggan pinned the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 8:37 following the running clothesline; after the bout, Duggan cleared the ring of Hart and Honky with his 2x4 (World Tour 1990) Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) at around 23:30 when Jannetty pinned Jacques after Michaels hit him with Hart's megaphone behind the referee's back; following the Rougeaus' entrance, Gene Okerlund conducted a backstage interview with Michaels & Jannetty regarding the upcoming bout (Live in the UK: April 2010) The Brooklyn Brawler pinned Paul Roma at 6:11 by using the tights for leverage after the momentum of a high crossbody put the Brawler on top WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) with the legdrop at around the 14-minute mark (Hulkamania Forever)
WWF @ Yuma, AZ - Desert Sun Stadium - October 11, 1989 1st show in the city Included Brutus Beefcake
WWF @ Springfield, IL - Prairie Capital Convention Center - October 11, 1989 The Red Rooster defeated Conquistador #1 (sub. for Barry Windham who had a benign tumor removed from underneath his breast bone) Bad News Brown pinned Hercules Ted Dibiase pinned Bob Orton Jr. WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 19-second mark Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard via disqualification
WWF @ Birmingham, England - NEC - October 11, 1989 Bret Hart vs. the Honkytonk Man Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (singles bouts) WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) & King Jim Duggan vs. Randy Savage & Dino Bravo Also featured 3 matches pitting WWF talent against UK talent
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - October 12, 1989 Free show as part of the Arizona State Fair Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman Tugboat Thomas defeated Barry Horowitz The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Ron Garvin pinned Greg Valentine Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via count-out
WWF @ Brussels, Belgium - October 12, 1989 It was after this event that Koko B. Ware was fired for engaging in a hotel room brawl with WWF Exec Jim Troy; Troy instigaed the incident and later resigned Koko B. Ware defeated the Brooklyn Brawler King Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Paul Roma defeated Boris Zhukov WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Randy Savage
WWF @ LaCrosse, WI - LaCrosse Center - October 12, 1989 Included Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Paris, France - Versailles Arena - October 13, 1989 (sell out) Tim Horner defeated the Brooklyn Brawler at the 14-minute mark Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man via disqualification at 15:25 Jim Duggan pinned Dino Bravo Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) at around the 15-minute mark when Jannetty pinned Jacques following a piledriver from Michaels behind the referee's back (World Tour 90) Paul Roma pinned Boris Zhukov WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) pinned Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) with a clothesline and the legdrop at 12:01 as Elizabeth held Sherri back from interfering (World Tour 1990, Hulkamania 6, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan's Greatest Matches)
During the European tour, the Rockers were fired but rehired the following day.
WWF @ Nashville, TN - Municipal Auditorium - October 13, 1989 The Genius vs. Jim Neidhart Bad News Brown vs. Hillbilly Jim The Bushwhackers vs. the Powers of Pain Greg Valentine vs. Ron Garvin Jake Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Flint, MI - IMA Sports Arena - October 13, 1989 Included Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard
WWF @ Grenoble, France - October 14, 1989
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - October 14, 1989 (matinee) (15,126) Tugboat defeated Barry Horowitz Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification Ron Garvin pinned Greg Valentine The Genius defeated Jose Luis Rivera Demolition defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson via disqualification; Anderson & Blanchard came to the ring with the belts but were not announced as champions WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 17-second mark Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
WWF @ Providence, RI - October 14, 1989 (4,500) Opening Round: Akeem pinned Brutus Beefcake Hercules fought Jim Neidhart to a double disqualification The Warlord pinned Bushwhacker Butch Tito Santana defeated Bad News Brown Rick Martel defeated Bill Woods (sub. for Barry Windham) Bushwhacker Luke defeated Nikolai Volkoff Jimmy Snuka pinned the Barbarian Haku pinned the Red Rooster Quarter Finals: Tito Santana defeated the Warlord Rick Martel defeated the Bushwhacker Luke Jimmy Snuka defeated Haku Semi Finals: Tito Santana defeated Akeem Rick Martel defeated Jimmy Snuka Finals: Tito Santana pinned Rick Martel
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - October 15, 1989 Included WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ Portland, ME - Civic Center - October 15, 1989 (4,065) Jimmy Snuka vs. Akeem The Bushwhackers vs. the Powers of Pain Rick Martel vs. Brutus Beefcake Jake Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman Also included Barry Windham and the Red Rooster
WWF @ Lansing, MI - Civic Arena - October 16, 1989 Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude Also included Demolition
WWF @ Moncton, New Brunswick - October 16, 1989
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - October 20, 1989 (11,000) Boris Zhukov pinned Tim Horner Tito Santana pinned Haku Nikolai Volkoff pinned Paul Roma WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Bad News Brown; before the match began, Bad News attacked the champion, hit the Ghetto Blaster, and left the ring with the belt; moments later, referee Earl Hebner ordered him back to start the bout Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau at the 65-minute mark Rick Martel defeated Brutus Beefcake Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - October 20, 1989 Postponed to Oct. 25 due to the earthquake
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - October 20, 1989 Tugboat defeated Barry Horowitz The Genius defeated Sam Houston Dino Bravo pinned Bret Hart Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka Demolition Smash & Jim Neidhart defeated Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant Randy Savage defeated Jim Duggan via count-out
WWF @ Houston, TX - Summit - October 21, 1989 (matinee) Rick Martel vs. Brutus Beefcake Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Bad News Brown
WWF @ Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - October 21, 1989 Al Perez pinned Barry Horowitz following the airplane spin Hercules defeated Akeem The Honkytonk Man pinned the Red Rooster by using the ring ropes for leverage The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via count-out Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin with a small package and using the tights for leverage Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification after Virgil tripped Roberts from the floor Roddy Piper defeated Rick Rude via disqualification
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - October 21, 1989 (4,000) The Genius pinned Sam Houston Tugboat Thomas defeated the Brooklyn Brawler WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 20-second mark Demolition Smash & Jim Neidhart (sub. for Demolition Ax) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard (Anderson & Blanchard's title loss was not yet recognized, however the local newspaper reported the title change and said Demolition would be defending the titles at the show) Bret Hart fought Dino Bravo to a draw Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka Jim Duggan defeated Randy Savage via disqualification
WWF @ Orlando, FL - Arena - October 22, 1989 (9,200) Boris Zhukov pinned Tim Horner Rick Martel defeated Brutus Beefcake Haku fought Tito Santana to a draw WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Bad News Brown Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Nikolai Volkoff pinned Paul Roma Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - October 22, 1989 (14,500) Al Perez defeated Barry Horowitz Hercules pinned Akeem The Honkytonk Man pinned the Red Rooster The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via count-out Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
WWF @ Edmonton, Alberta - Northlands Coliseum - October 22, 1989 (5,500) Tugboat defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Genius pinned Sam Houston (sub. for Koko B. Ware) Bret Hart fought Dino Bravo to a draw Mr. Perfect defeated Jimmy Snuka Demolition Smash & Jim Neidhart (sub. for Demolition Ax) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson in a non-title match (Anderson & Blanchard's title loss was not yet recognized) Jim Duggan defeated Randy Savage via disqualification WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 12-second mark
WWF @ Calgary, Alberta - Saddledome - October 23, 1989
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - October 23, 1989 Included Roddy Piper
WWF @ Pensacola, FL - Civic Center - October 23, 1989 Included WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - October 25, 1989 Postponed from Oct. 20 due to the earthquake
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - October 27, 1989 (7,000) Tim Horner pinned Nikolai Volkoff (sub. for Barry Windham) Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka by using the ring ropes Hercules defeated Akeem Dino Bravo pinned Bret Hart WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Roddy Piper fought Rick Rude to a double count-out WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification when Andre pulled referee Danny Davis into a clothesline from the champion
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - War Memorial - October 27, 1989 Al Perez vs. the Brooklyn Brawler Tito Santana vs. Boris Zhukov Koko B. Ware vs. Bad News Brown Ron Garvin vs. Greg Valentine The Bushwhackers vs. the Powers of Pain Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman Jim Duggan vs. Randy Savage
WWF @ St. Cloud, MN - October 27, 1989 Tugboat pinned Barry Horowitz Rick Martel defeated Brutus Beefcake Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Jacques & Raymond Rougeau The Honkytonk Man pinned the Red Rooster Jim Neidhart fought Haku to a double count-out The Genius pinned Paul Roma Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification when Virgil interfered after Roberts executed the DDT
WWF @ Sioux City, IA - Municipal Auditorium - October 28, 1989 Included WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, Rick Martel, and the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Glens Falls, NY - Civic Center - October 28, 1989 Tito Santana vs. unknown Al Perez vs. the Brooklyn Brawler Ron Garvin vs. Greg Valentine Sam Houston vs. Bad News Brown WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - October 28, 1989 (matinee) The scheduled main event went on first as many of the wrestlers were not yet at the arena because their plane from Detroit was not scheduled to arrive until 1:50 p.m.; the matinee was originally set for 1 p.m. but was pushed back to 2:30; the early matches were stalled out to kill time and to allow the rest of the talent to arrive; the scheduled Jake Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase bout never took place Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan at the 23-minute mark after using Sensational Sherri's purse as a weapon The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification at 20:10 Victor Rivera fought Nikolai Volkoff to a 20-minute time-limit draw Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka at the 17-minute mark Bret Hart fought Tim Horner to a no contest when the match was stopped after Horner sustained an injury and collapsed 4 minutes into the bout Hercules pinned Akeem WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Dino Bravo via count-out
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - October 28, 1989 (16,000) Televised on the MSG Network 10/29/89 - featured Gorilla Monsoon & Hillbilly Jim on commentary: Prime Time Wrestling - 11/27/89: The Brooklyn Brawler pinned Jose Luis Rivera at 7:34 after sending Rivera face-first to the mat from the middle rope Prime Time Wrestling - 3/19/90: Bret Hart fought Dino Bravo to a draw Prime Time Wrestling - 11/27/89: Al Perez pinned Conquistador #1 (Jose Luis Rivera) with a spinning crucifix powerbomb (Perez' MSG debut) Prime Time Wrestling - 11/27/89: Tito Santana pinned Boris Zhukov (sub. for Barry Windham) at 9:43 with the flying forearm The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Prime Time Wrestling - 11/27/89: Hercules defeated Akeem via count-out at 10:32 after Akeem fell to the floor when Hercules ducked a clothesline Prime Time Wrestling - 12/18/89: Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka with the Perfect Plex at 10:36 Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) pinned Jim Dugagn at 16:04 after Sherri put Savage's leg on the ropes for leverage (Mega Matches) WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant after a matter of seconds with three clotheslines and a splash
WWF @ Colorado Springs, CO - Broadmoor World Arena - October 29, 1989 (1,600) The Honkytonk Man pinned Jim Neidhart Tugboat pinned Barry Horowitz Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Paul Roma pinned Ted Danz Haku pinned the Red Rooster Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - October 29, 1989 (9,000) Featured Billy Red Lyons conducting an in-ring interview with Bobby Heenan in which he discussed Andre the Giant's rematch against WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior at the following month's card; Heenan said he tricked Warrior into accepting a steel cage stipulation, saying that Warrior thought they didn't want the match so he demanded it Prime Time Wrestling - 12/11/89: Nikolai Volkoff pinned Jose Luis Rivera when the momentum of a crossbody by Rivera put Volkoff on top Hercules defeated Akeem via count-out Dino Bravo defeated Bret Hart via count-out after Hart was knocked off the apron into the ringside barrier, breaking his ribs and sternum in the process; after the bout, Hart was taken backstage on a stretcher WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 10:41 after Andre shoved the referee in front of the champion; after the altercation but before the bell rang to end the match, Andre further attacked the champion and executed several headbutts to the back of the head before dropping an elbow and making the cover; moments later, as Andre celebrated with the title belt, Warrior attacked him from behind and knocked him to the floor (The Ultimate Warrior) Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Scranton, PA - CYC - October 29, 1989 Al Perez vs. The Brooklyn Brawler Sam Houston vs. Boris Zhukov Ron Garvin vs. Greg Valentine The Bushwhackers vs. the Powers of Pain Jimmy Snuka vs. Mr. Perfect Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude
WWF @ Kalamazoo, MI - Wings Stadium - October 30, 1989 (2,000) Hercules defeated Akeem via count-out Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Cedar Rapids, IA - Five Seasons Center - October 30, 1989 Tugboat vs. Barry Horowitz Paul Roma vs. the Genius Jim Neidhart vs. Haku The Red Rooster vs. the Honkytonk Man Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Brutus Beefcake vs. Rick Martel WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant
WWF @ Macon, GA - Coliseum - October 30, 1989 Debut in the city Included Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Topeka, KS - Expocentre - October 31, 1989 WWF Superstars taping: 11/18/89 - included WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan, Jake Roberts, & WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition as guests of the Brother Love Show where they discussed their upcoming match against the 'Million $ Team' at the Survivor Series; featured an 'Update' segment showing highlights of the scheduled 'Test of Strength' contest last week between Dino Bravo & the Ultimate Warrior, where the 'fan' - John was introduced as the Canadian Earthquake; included a feature on 'The Model' Rick Martel, who modeled some clothes on the interview platform: Brutus Beefcake defeated Scott Colton via submission with the sleeper at 1:58 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Warren Bianchi with the Rude Awakening at 1:15 Jim Neidhart pinned Bobby Jaggers with a powerslam at 1:52 Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Red Tyler & an unknown at 1:28 when Zhukov pinned the unknown after hitting a clothesline to the back of the head Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Tito Santana at 4:37 with the Perfect Plex 11/25/89 - included the Brother Love Show featuring Roddy Piper in which Piper brought out Love tied to a rope, gagged, and wearing a diaper; featured a vignette on Mr. Perfect & the Genius with Perfect playing horseshoes; included a feature on 'The Model' Rick Martel, who modeled some clothes on the interview platform; featured closing comments from Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan, the Ultimate Warrior, the Genius, and WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan regarding their respective matches on SNME that weekend: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Ken Arnold & Mike Scarberry at 1:42 when Ax pinned Scarberry following the Decapitation Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart & the Canadian Earthquake) pinned Tom Fuller at 1:42 with the side suplex; after the bout, Earthquake hit the sit-down splash on Fuller Dusty Rhodes pinned Rusty Riddle at 1:10 with the Bionic elbow drop; after the bout, Rhodes danced at ringside with the woman in the front row later to be known as Sapphire Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 4:01 after Honky twice hit Snuka in the head with his guitar; after the bout, Honky quickly left the ring after realizing the weapon had no effect on Snuka; moments later, Snuka destroyed the guitar Andre the Giant & Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Todd Becker & Ray Oakley at 1:58 when Andre pinned Oakley with an elbow drop following a side kick to the face from Haku Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) pinned Paul Roma at 3:10 with the flying elbowsmash after Sherri had pushed Roma off the top rope moments earlier Jake Roberts pinned Dave Watson with the DDT at the 56-second mark Saturday Night's Main Event #24 - 11/25/89 on NBC (8.7) - included opening comments from WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan, Dusty Rhodes, the Big Bossman & Slick, the Genius, and WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan regarding the upcoming matches; featured Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary; included footage of Andre attacking Warrior from behind in August, setting up their feud; featured Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Andre & Heenan regarding Andre's upcoming match with Warrior; included Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interivew with Warrior regarding his upcoming title defense; featured Ventura conducting a backstage interview with the Genius regarding his upcoming WWF World Title match with Hogan; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan regarding his upcoming title defense; included a video package highlighting the start of the feud between Rhodes and the Bossman in July; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Bossman & Slick regarding Bossman's upcoming match with Rhodes; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Rhodes regarding his upcoming bout; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with the Red Rooster regarding his upcoming match with Mr. Perfect; included Ventura conducting a backstage interview with Perfect regarding his interference during the WWF World Title match, with Perfect saying he would make things clear after his upcoming match with the Rooster; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty regarding their upcoming Best 2 out of 3 falls match against Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Heenan, Anderson & Blanchard regarding their upcoming match, during which Anderson & Blanchard argued with Heenan over him thinking less of them simply because they didn't have the tag team belts anymore, with Heenan saying they needed to listen to him more; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Perfect & the Genius, with Perfect destroying the title belt with a hammer and saying he deserved a title shot; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hogan, holding the destroyed title belt, about his loss to the Genius and Perfect wanting a title shot, with Hogan eventually dropping the belt to the floor and walking off: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 7:46 when Warrior attacked Heenan and threw him onto Andre, knocking both men to the floor, after Heenan attempted to hit Warrior with the title belt behind the referee's back The Genius defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out at 7:34 after Mr. Perfect, who appeared ringside mid-way through the bout, hit Hogan from behind with the belt as Hogan attempted to climb back inside the ring; earlier in the match, Perfect stuck his gum on the title belt and said Hogan wasn't a perfect champion and it wasn't a perfect belt; after the bout, Hogan scared Perfect and the Genius out of the ring, with Perfect leaving in possession of the title belt (Hulkamania Forever) Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman (w/ Slick) at 4:47 with a roll up after Bossman became distracted by Slick arguing with a fan at ringside after Bossman told Slick to grab his nightstick for him; after the bout, Bossman yelled at both Slick and the fan before leaving ringside; moments later, Rhodes waved for the woman to come into the ring with him, with the two hugging and dancing (Sapphire's debut) (Best of Saturday Night's Main Event) Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned the Red Rooster with a forearm and the Perfect Plex at 4:13 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match at 7:32, 2-1; fall #1: Jannetty pinned Blanchard with a sunset flip into the ring at 1:50 after Michaels prevented Blanchard from holding onto Anderson from the floor; Bobby Heenan was initially in the corner of Anderson & Blanchard but berated his team inside the ring after the first fall and walked out of the match moments into the second fall; fall #2: Blanchard pinned Michaels at 2:09 after Anderson dropped Michaels throat-first across the top rope behind the referee's back; after the fall, Jesse Ventura conducted a backstage interivew with Heenan, in which Heenan said Anderson & Blanchard were the worst team he'd ever worked with and fired them; fall #3: Michaels pinned Anderson at 3:33 with a crossbody off the top as Anderson attempted a piledriver on Jannetty (Anderson's last TV appearance for more than 12 years) (Blanchard's last TV appearance for more than 18 years) (Best of Saturday Night's Main Event) 12/2/89 - included Greg Valentine & Jimmy Hart as guests of the Brother Love Show in which Ron Garvin made an appearance with his own shinguard, saying he had permission from Jack Tunney to wear it; featured an 'Update' segment showing highlights of the Hogan / Genius match from SNME, with footage of Perfect destroying Hogan's world title belt; included a feature on 'The Model' Rick Martel, who modeled some clothes on the interview platform: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Len Wagner at the 54-second mark with the press slam / splash combo; after the bout, Warrior carried his opponent backstage Bad News Brown pinned Chuck Coates at 2:16 with the Ghetto Blaster Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Barry Horowitz & Conquistador #1 at 2:51 when Michaels pinned the Conquistador following double flying fistdrops off the top Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Mark Reagan via submission at 2:58 with the Million $ Dream The Red Rooster defeated Gene Ligon via submission at 2:11 with the chickenwing Jim Duggan pinned Scott Colton at 2:07 with the running clothesline The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Tom Fuller & Brian Johnson at 2:14 when the Barbarian pinned Fuller with a clothesline off the top as the Warlord held Fuller in the air
WWF @ Wichita, KS - Kansas Coliseum - November 1, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: Tully Blanchard was fired immediately following this taping as a result of failing a drug test; he and Arn Anderson were already on their way out of the WWF and were scheduled to have their last match at the Survivor Series before rejoining the NWA; because of the failed drug test, only Anderson was rehired by Atlanta Tugboat defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Mark Young defeated Barry Horowitz Al Perez defeated Mike Scarberry Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification Randy Savage defeated Jim Duggan WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Bad News Brown Survivor Series Showdown - 11/12/89 - featured Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura on commentary: Tito Santana (w/ Dusty Rhodes) pinned the Big Bossman (w/ Slick & Akeem) at 11:35 after Rhodes hit the Bossman with his own nightstick behind the referee's back and placed Santana on top after the Bossman used the weapon on Santana Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Bushwhacker Butch (w/ Bushwhacker Luke) with the Perfect Plex at 6:55; after the bout, the Bushwhackers cleared the ring with a battering ram and double clothesline Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) pinned Hercules at 10:54 after hitting him with Sherri's loaded purse as Sherri distracted the referee WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Tully Blanchard (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 6:00 when Arn Anderson interfered; after the bout, Jim Neidhart, Shawn Michaels, & Marty Jannetty made the save against Blanchard, Anderson, Haku, and Andre the Giant (Blanchard's last match in the WWF) Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Demolition Smash at 10:11 after Zeus interfered on the floor and threw Smash back inside the ring; after the bout, Dibiase put Smash in the Million $ Dream before Ax made the save - challenging Zeus to a fight; Zeus was held back by Dibiase and Virgil Wrestling Challenge: 11/19/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Ted Dibiase, Zeus, & the Powers of Pain regarding their match at the Survivor Series; featured Vince McMahon on commentary, subbing for Tony Schiavone who was announced as being on vacation, alongside Gorilla Monsoon; included a 'Special Report' segment focusing on 'The Model' Rick Martel, who modeled some clothes on the interview platform; featured comments from WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan, Jake Roberts, & WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition about their match at the Survivor Series; included a vignette of Mr. Perfect with the Genius where Perfect was shown doing several jumps from a diving board into a swimming pool; featured the Ultimate Warrior / Dino Bravo test of strength segment from the previous week's WWF Superstars; included closing comments from Hercules and Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri about their match the following week: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Gene Ligon & the Conquistador at 3:15 when Ax pinned Ligon following the Decapitation Dusty Rhodes defeated Akeem (w/ Slick) via count-out at 3:52 after Akeem and Slick began arguing with a fan in the front row (the woman later known as Sapphire) with Rhodes then coming out and knocking Akeem down on the floor just before the 10-count; after the bout, Rhodes cleared Akeem from the ring Andre the Giant & Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Brian Johnson & Mike Powell at 3:51 when Andre pinned Powell with an elbow drop following a side kick to the face from Haku Jim Duggan pinned Rusty Riddle at the 2-minute mark with the running clothesline 11/26/89 - included the Randy Savage / Hercules match from the Survivor Series Showdown; featured Gene Okerlund conducting a podium interview with the Big Bossman and Slick, who appeared with a ball & chain; included a 'Special Report' segment focusing on the 'No Holds Barred: The Movie / The Match' pay-per-view to be shown 12/27; featured footage of Jim Neidhart playing the Nintendo WrestleMania game; included a vignette on 'The Model' Rick Martel, who modeled tennis clothes on the interview platform; featured closing comments from Andre the Giant & Bobby Heenan, the Ultimate Warrior, the Genius, and WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan regarding their respective matches on Saturday Night's Main Event that weekend: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Al Burke & Bobby Jaggers at 3:20 when Jannetty pinned Burke following double flying fistdrops Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Warren Bianchi with the Perfect Plex at 1:53 Ron Garvin defeated the Brooklyn Brawler via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 2:14 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Mark Regan at 1:58 with the Rude Awakening; after the bout, Rude opted not to give his 'Rude Awakening' kiss to the woman who had been selected, with Rude saying he was right when referring to everyone in Kansas as 'sweat hogs' Brutus Beefcake defeated Don Demmel via submission with the sleeper at 2:09 The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Todd Becker & Ray Oakley at 1:51 when the Barbarian pinned Becker with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held Becker in the air 12/3/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Roddy Piper, discussing Rick Rude; featured a 'Special Report' segment showing highlights of the Hulk Hogan / Genius match from Saturday Night's Main Event, with footage of Perfect destroying Hogan's title belt; included footage of the Red Rooster playing the Nintendo WrestleMania game: Jake Roberts pinned Al Burke at 2:44 with the DDT Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Tom Fuller & Scott Colton at 2:21 when Zhukov pinned Fuller with a clothesline to the back of the head Jimmy Snuka pinned Mike Scarberry at 1:51 with the splash off the top Bad News Brown pinned Mike Justice at 2:01 with the Ghetto Blaster Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart & the Canadian Earthquake) pinned Paul Roma at 1:36 with the side suplex; after the bout Earthquake hit the sit-down splash on Roma Rick Martel (w/ Slick) defeated Red Tyler via submission with the Boston Crab at 2:56 The Bushwhackers defeated Barry Horowitz & Dave Wagner at 2:48 when Luke pinned Wagner following the double gutbuster
WWF @ Altoona, PA - Jaffa Mosque - November 2, 1989 Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a 20-minute time-limit draw Earthquake pinned Mark Young at 5:47 Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake at 15:42 Hillbilly Jim pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 5:56 Hercules defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification at 10:21 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau at 10:49 when Michaels pinned Jacques WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 20-second mark
WWF @ Rockford, IL - Metro Centre - November 2, 1989 (1,500) Al Perez defeated Barry Horowitz Sam Houston defeated the Conquistador (Jose Luis Rivera) Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan The Honkytonk Man pinned the Red Rooster Akeem defeated Jim Neidhart Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Akeem (sub. for Tully Blanchard)
WWF @ Omaha, NE - Civic Auditorium - November 2, 1989 (3,848) Tugboat defeated Boris Zhukov Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka Haku pinned Tito Santana Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Erie, PA - Civic Center - November 3, 1989 (5,024) Earthquake pinned Mark Young at 3:09 with the sit-down splash Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a 20-minute time-limit draw; during the bout, Garvin injured his leg WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 20-second mark Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake at 15:50 using the ropes for leverage Hillbilly Jim pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 6:45 with a boot to the face Hercules defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification at 10:15 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau at 10:55 when Michaels pinned Jacques after Jannetty hit a piledriver on Jacques and put Michaels on top for the cover
WWF @ Peoria, IL - Civic Center - November 3, 1989 (3,500) Al Perez pinned Barry Horowitz Sam Houston pinned Tom Stone WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Haku (sub. for Tully Blanchard) Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman The Honkytonk Man defeated the Red Rooster Randy Savage defeated Jim Duggan
WWF @ Denver, CO - McNichols Arena - November 3, 1989 (5,000) Tugboat defeated Boris Zhukov Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka Tito Santana defeated the Conquistador Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification The Powers of Pain defeated the Bushwhackers The Genius defeated Paul Roma Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Schofield, WI - November 4, 1989 Sam Houston defeated an unknown Al Perez defeated Barry Horowitz Jim Neidhart defeated Akeem The Honkytonk Man defeated Red Rooster WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Haku (sub. for Tully Blanchard) Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman Randy Savage defeated Jim Duggan
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - November 4, 1989 (6,723) The Genius defeated Paul Roma Tugboat Thomas defeated Boris Zhukov Tito Santana defeated Conquistador #1 Mr. Perfect defeated Jimmy Snuka Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification
WWF @ Rochester, NY - War Memorial - November 4, 1989 The Canadian Earthquake pinned Mark Young Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a time-limit draw Bad News Brown pinned Hercules holding the tights for leverage Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake after Martel blocked Beefcake's sunset flip from the apron by sitting on him and then holding the ropes for leverage WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification Hillbilly Jim pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ Green Bay, WI - Brown County Arena - November 4, 1989 Included Randy Savage and the Honkytonk Man
WWF @ Tuscon, AZ - Convention Center - November 5, 1989 (matinee) Tito Santana vs. Haku Mr. Perfect vs. Jimmy Snuka The Bushwhackers vs. the Powers of Pain Jake Roberts vs. Ted Dibiase Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude
WWF @ Madison, WI - Dane County Coliseum - November 5, 1989 (matinee) WWF Tag Team Champion Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard vs. Demolition Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman Jim Duggan vs. Randy Savage
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - Veterans Memorial Coliseum - November 5, 1989 Included Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Tallahassee, FL - Leon County Civic Center - November 5, 1989 The Canadian Earthquake defeated Mark Young Ron Garvin defeated Greg Valentine Bad News Brown defeated Hercules Rick Martel defeated Brutus Beefcake WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant in 20 seconds following three clotheslines and a splash Hillbilly Jim defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau
WWF @ Waukegan, IL - East High School - November 5, 1989 Al Perez pinned Barry Horowitz Akeem pinned Jim Neidhart The Red Rooster vs. the Honkytonk Man WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Ft. Myers, FL - November 6, 1989
WWF @ Duluth, MN - November 6, 1989
WWF @ Albuquerque, NM - November 6, 1989
WWF @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - November 10, 1989 Included Rick Rude
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Ohio Center - November 10, 1989 Paul Roma pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Dino Bravo defeated Jim Neidhart Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Haku (sub. for Tully Blanchard) Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan after hitting him with Sensational Sherri's loaded purse
WWF @ Baton Rouge, LA - Riverside Centroplex - November 10, 1989 Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a time-limit draw as Garvin had Valentine caught in a sleeper Al Perez pinned Barry Horowitz The Canadian Earthquake pinned Tim Horner Hercules defeated Akeem via count-out The Honkytonk Man pinned the Red Rooster Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant
WWF @ New Orleans, LA - UNO Lakefront Arena - November 11, 1989 Earthquake defeated Reno Riggins Hercules defeated Akeem Greg Valentine defeated Ron Garvin WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau The Honkytonk Man defeated the Red Rooster Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification
WWF @ Augusta, GA - Civic Center - November 11, 1989 Mark Young pinned the Conquistador Al Perez pinned Barry Horowitz The Genius pinned Sam Houston Boris Zhukov pinned Hillbilly Jim Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Haku (sub. for Tully Blanchard) Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Bad News Brown
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - November 11, 1989 (5,500) Paul Roma pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka Tugboat pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan Dino Bravo pinned Jim Neidhart WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Haku (sub. for Tully Blanchard) Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualifiation when Virgil interfered
WWF @ Norfolk, VA - Scope - November 12, 1989 (4,000) Mark Young defeated the Conquistador (Jose Luis Rivera) Al Perez pinned Barry Horowitz The Genius pinned Sam Houston Boris Zhukov pinned Hillbilly Jim Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Haku (sub. for Tully Blanchard) Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Bad News Brown
WWF @ Lake Charles, LA - November 12, 1989 Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - November 12, 1989 Included Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty
WWF @ Biloxi, MS - Coast Coliseum - November 13, 1989 Included Roddy Piper
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Hara Arena - November 13, 1989 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ Nashville, TN - Auditorium - November 13, 1989 Hercules vs. Akeem The Honkytonk Man vs. the Red Rooster Brutus Beefcake vs. Rick Martel Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty vs. Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude (lumberjack match) Randy Savage vs. Jim Duggan
WWF @ Roanoke, VA - Civic Center - November 13, 1989 (2,300) The first WWF card held in Roanoke Al Perez pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka Boris Zhukov pinned Hillbilly Jim WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Bad News Brown The Genius pinned Mark Young The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Sam Houston pinned the Conquistador Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman
WWF @ Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center - November 17, 1989 (3,000; sell out) Paul Roma pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Brutus Beefcake pinned Rick Martel Boris Zhukov defeated Paul Roma The Genius defeated Jim Powers Earthquake defeated Bill Woods Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka The Bushwhackers defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Jim Duggan defeated Randy Savage via count-out
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - November 17, 1989 Boris Zhukov defeated Al Perez The Honkytonk Man defeated the Red Rooster Bret Hart fought Tito Santana to a double count-out Dino Bravo defeated Jim Neidhart WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Haku (sub. for Tully Blanchard) Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman Roddy Piper fought Rick Rude to a double disqualification in a lumberjack match
WWF @ West Palm Beach, FL - Auditorium - November 17, 1989 Tugboat Thomas pinned Barry Horowitz with a splash Bad News Brown pinned Hillbilly Jim with the Ghetto Blaster Greg Valentine defeated the Conquistador Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification when Virgil interfered Hercules defeated the Conquistador WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant in a matter of seconds following three clotheslines and a splash Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau in a 60-minute Marathon Match, 3-2 in overtime; fall #1: the Rougeaus won; fall #2: the Rougeaus won; fall #3: the Rockers won; fall #4: the Rockers; fall #5: the Rockers won when Michaels hit a piledriver on Jacques and put Jannetty on top for the pin after the Rougeaus had attempted a spike piledriver on Jannetty
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - November 18, 1989 (5,500) (matinee) Mark Young defeated Bob Bradley Boris Zhukov pinned Al Perez Dino Bravo pinned Jim Neidhart WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Haku (sub. for Tully Blanchard) Bret Hart fought Tito Santana to a double count-out Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman The Honkytonk Man defeated the Red Rooster Roddy Piper fought Rick Rude to a double disqualification in a lumberjack match
WWF @ Kitchener, Ontario - November 18, 1989
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - November 18, 1989 (7,325) Mark Young pinned Bob Bradley Boris Zhukov pinned Al Perez The Honkytonk Man pinned the Red Rooster Dino Bravo pinned Jim Neidhart Bret Hart fought Tito Santana to a double count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & Haku (sub. for Tully Blanchard) Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman Roddy Piper fought Rick Rude to a double disqualification
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center - November 18, 1989 Greg Valentine defeated Ron Garvin Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification Tugboat defeated Barry Horowitz Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Bad News Brown defeated Jim Brunzell Hercules defeated Conquistador #1 WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - November 19, 1989 Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Arn Anderson & Haku (sub. for Tully Blanchard) Earthquake defeated Richard Charland The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Al Perez The Genius defeated Jim Powers Rick Martel defeated Brutus Beefcake Mr. Perfect defeated Jimmy Snuka WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant in a steel cage match
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - November 19, 1989 The Bushwhackers vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov The Honkytonk Man vs. the Red Rooster Tito Santana vs. Haku WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude (lumberjack match)
WWF @ Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena - November 19, 1989 (3,400) Tugboat defeated Barry Horowitz Ron Garvin pinned Greg Valentine Bad News Brown defeated Paul Roma Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-0 Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan
WWF @ Grand Rapids, MI - Stadium Arena - November 19, 1989 (2,000) Bad News Brown pinned Paul Roma Dino Bravo pinned Hercules Tugboat defeated Barry Horowitz Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin Jim Duggan defeated Randy Savage via count-out Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-0
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - November 20, 1989 WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 12/4/89: The Canadian Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart & Dino Bravo) pinned Reno Riggins at 2:13 with the sit-down splash Prime Time Wrestling - 12/4/89: Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned the Red Rooster with the Rude Awakening at 7:24 Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) pinned Jim Duggan with his feet on the ropes after Sherri hit Duggan with her purse Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification Prime Time Wrestling - 12/4/89: Jimmy Snuka fought Greg Valentine (w/ Jimmy Hart) to a no contest at 8:09 when Ron Garvin came out and attacked Valentine as he attempted the shinguard-assisted figure-4; Hart then knocked down Garvin with his megaphone and hit Snuka with it as well, with Snuka then forcing Hart backstage Prime Time Wrestling - 12/11/89: WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Todd Becker & Tony Burton at 3:17 when Ax pinned Burton following the Decapitation Prime Time Wrestling - 12/11/89: Tito Santana defeated the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at around the 8-minute mark after Honky used Hart's megaphone after Santana chased Hart around ringside and into the ring WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) via disqualification when the Genius interfered 12/9/89 - featured Rick Rude & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show where Rude discussed Roddy Piper and the embarrassment he had caused to Brother Love two weeks earlier and to himself at Summer Slam where he cost him the IC Championship; included a feature on 'The Model' Rick Martel, who modeled some clothes on the interview platform: Jake Roberts pinned Todd Becker at 2:14 with the DDT Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Al Burke & Brad Perry at 2:02 when Bret pinned Perry following the Hart Attack The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Larry Lawson at 1:52 with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman attached his opponent's foot to a ball and chain, where he dropped the ball on his chest and choked him with the chain; Slick then began verbally taunting the woman in the front row later known as Sapphire until she slapped him, with Dusty Rhodes then making the save when Bossman began taunting her; Rhodes then escorted her backstage Brutus Beefcake defeated Alan Reynolds via submission at 1:59 with the sleeper The Bushwhackers defeated WT Jones & Cleo Reeves at 1:59 when Luke pinned Reeves following the double gutbuster Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Jim Evans at 1:33 with the Perfect Plex 12/16/89 - included Randy Savage, Sensational Sherri, & Zeus as guests of the Brother Love Show where they discussed the 'No Holds Barred' steel cage match against Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake, who also provided comments on the match; featured footage of the Genius playing the Nintendo WrestleMania game; included a feature on 'The Model' Rick Martel, who modeled some clothes on the interview platform: Roddy Piper pinned Tom Stone at the 45-second mark with a back suplex Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated Mark Young & Mark Shelton at 2:18 when Zhukov pinned Shelton with a clothesline to the back of the head Dusty Rhodes pinned Al Burke at 1:22 following several Bionic elbow drops; during the bout, the fan later known as Sapphire was shown in the audience and was invited in the ring after the match by Rhodes to dance with him Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Reno Riggins via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:47 Hercules defeated Craig Green via submission with the backbreaker at 2:10 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Dale Wolfe at 3:06 when Michaels pinned Wolfe following double flying fistdrops off the top; after the bout, Mr. Fuji came to the ring and challenged the Rockers to a match against the Powers of Pain but, instead of replying, Michaels & Jannetty hit a double dropkick, a double slam, and double flying fistdrops onto Fuji Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart & the Canadian Earthquake) pinned Scott Colton at 2:38 with the side suplex; after the bout, Earthquake hit the sit-down splash on Colton 12/23/89 - included WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake as guests of the Brother Love Show in which they discussed the 'No Holds Barred' steel cage match against Randy Savage & Zeus, who also provided comments on the match alongside Sensational Sherri; featured footage of Jimmy Snuka playing the Nintendo WrestleMania game; included Dusty Rhodes introducing Sapphire as his new manager; featured footage of Mr. Perfect & the Genius on a golf course with Perfect showing off his golf skills and explaining that he would take the WWF World Title from Hulk Hogan; included closing comments from Demolition, the Colossal Connection & Bobby Heenan regarding their scheduled match the following week: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Brian Costello in a non-title match at 1:36 with the press slam / splash combo; after the bout, Warrior carried his opponent halfway up the aisle before dropping him Andre the Giant & Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Burt Todd & Frankie DeFalco at 3:14 when Andre pinned Todd with an elbow drop, following a side kick to the face by Haku Bad News Brown pinned James Sexton at 1:50 with the Ghetto Blaster Jim Duggan pinned Conquistador #1 with the running clothesline at 1:40 Rick Martel (w/ Slick) defeated Warren Bianchi via submission with the Boston Crab at 1:34; prior to the bout, Martel gave Bianchi a present, which he opened and revealed to be a tie, with Martel then stealing it away and choking him with it as Slick distracted the referee; after the match, Martel hit a piledriver and put the tie on Bianchi The Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Randy Fox & Larry Lawson at 1:46 when the Barbarian pinned Fox with a clothesline off the top as Warlord held Fox in the air Ron Garvin defeated Spike Jones via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 2:32
WWF @ Ft. Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial - November 21, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 12/4/89: Ron Garvin defeated Conquistador #1 via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock at 5:44 Prime Time Wrestling - 12/11/89: Dusty Rhodes pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 6:02 with the Bionic elbow drop Prime Time Wrestling - 12/11/89: The Bushwhackers defeated Barry Horowitz & Tom Stone at 5:09 when Luke pinned Stone following the double gutbuster Prime Time Wrestling - 12/18/89: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) at around the 11-minute mark when Neidhart pinned Raymond with a roll up as Raymond snuck up behind Bret planning to hit him with Jimmy Hart's megaphone Prime Time Wrestling - 12/25/89: The Genius pinned Mark Young with a crucifix 12/10/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Mr. Perfect & the Genius: Dusty Rhodes defeated an unknown Jim Duggan defeated Spike Jones Andre the Giant & Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Al Burke & Mike Shelton at 4:09 when Andre pinned Shelton with an elbow drop following a side kick to the face from Haku WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Conquistador Greg Valentine defeated an unknown Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Scott Colton via submission with the Million $ Dream at 3:51 12/17/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake where they discussed the 'No Holds Barred' steel cage match against Randy Savage & Zeus: Rick Rude defeated Frank DeFalco Jimmy Snuka defeated Brian Costello The Powers of Pain defeated Todd Becker & James Saxton Tito Santana defeated Barry Horowitz The Big Bossman defeated Alan Reynolds The Honkytonk Man defeated an unknown WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Cleo Reeves 12/24/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Randy Savage, Sensational Sherri, & Zeus where they discussed the 'No Holds Barred' steel cage match against Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Tony Burton & Larry Lawson Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart & the Canadian Earthquake) pinned Randy Fox at 2:31 with the side suplex; after the bout, Earthquake hit the sit-down splash on Fox The Red Rooster defeated Barry Horowitz Mr. Perfect defeated an unknown Bret Hart defeated Dale Wolfe Jake Roberts pinned Craig Green at 2:18 with the DDT Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated WT Jones & Todd Becker at 1:41 when Zhukov pinned Jones with a clothesline to the back of the head; after the bout, Zhukov hit the same move on Becker
WWF @ St. Paul, MN - Civic Center - November 22, 1989 (3,700) Tugboat defeated Barry Horowitz Rick Martel defeated Brutus Beefcake The Powers of Pain defeated the Bushwhackers Dino Bravo defeated Jimmy Snuka Mr. Perfect defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out Ron Garvin defeated Greg Valentine The Genius defeated Mark Young Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
WWF @ South Bend, IN - Joyce Athletic & Convocation Center - November 22, 1989 Bret Hart defeated Conquistador #1 Boris Zhukov defeated Tito Santana The Honky Tonk Man defeated Red Rooster The Big Bossman defeated Dusty Rhodes Hercules defeated Brian Costello WWF IC Champion Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Arn Anderson & ? (sub. for Tully Blanchard)
WWF @ Moline, IL - November 22, 1989 (6,500; 4,927 paid; sell out) Al Perez fought Paul Roma to a draw Earthquake defeated Tom Stone Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jim Neidhart defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Rick Rude defeated Roddy Piper via disqualification
Survivor Series 89 - Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - November 23, 1989 (15,294) Thanksgiving Night Boris Zhukov pinned Paul Roma Pay-per-view bouts - featured opening comments from WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan, Ted Dibiase with Virgil, Jake Roberts, WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition, Randy Savage with Sensational Sherri, Jim Duggan, Dino Bravo with Earthquake, Dusty Rhodes, the Big Bossman, Brutus Beefcake, Rick Martel, Rick Rude, Roddy Piper, the Genius, Mr. Perfect, the Bushwhackers, Bobby Heenan, and WWF IC Champion the Ultimore Warrior about what they are thankful for on Thanksgiving; included Gorilla Monsoon & Jesse Ventura on commentary, with Ventura dressed as a pilgrim; included Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Jim Duggan, Bret Hart, Hercules, & Ron Garvin - all armed with 2x4s - regarding their upcoming elimination match against Randy Savage, Greg Valentine, Dino Bravo, & Earthquake; featured a backstage segment in which Okerlund was shown in a hallway saying Rhodes was being tended to and there was talk of bruised ribs but he would be back in action soon; included a segment in which the Genius read a poem from the podium in which he said the fans should give thanks for him being the world's smartest man; featured Sean Mooney conducting a backstage interview with Savage, Sensational Sherri, & Zeus regarding the upcoming 'No Holds Barred' steel cage match against Hogan & Beefcake on Dec. 27; included Okerlund conducting a locker room interview with Hogan & Beefcake regarding the upcoming steel cage match and their respective wins earlier in the show; moments later, Sherri sneaked in and threw powder in Hogan & Beefcake's face, with Savage & zeus then assaulting them; moments later, Bravo, Bret Hart, Ron Garvin, Jim Powers, and several others ran in to break up the fight; featured Sean Mooney conducting a backstage interview with Rick Rude, Mr. Perfect, the Genius, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau, & Jimmy Hart regarding their upcoming elimination bout against Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka, & the Bushwhackers; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Piper, Snuka, & the Bushwhackers about their upcoming bout, during which Snuka and the Bushwhackers were tearing up a turkey; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, Jim Neidhart, Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty regarding their upcoming elimination bout against Andre the Giant, Haku, Arn Anderson, & Tully Blanchard; Shane McMahon served as the ringside second referee during the show: Dusty Rhodes, Brutus Beefcake, Tito Santana, & the Red Rooster defeated the Big Bossman (w/ Slick), the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart), Bad News Brown (sub. for Akeem), & Rick Martel in an elimination match at 22:04; Martel pinned Santana at 9:44 with a roll over and grabbing the tights for leverage; Bad News was counted-out at 15:27 when he walked out of the match after accidentally being struck by the Bossman; Beefcake pinned Honky at 17:26 with a high knee to the face; Beefcake pinned Martel at 20:15 with a roll up after the referee caught Martel trying to hold onto the ropes following a sunset flip into the ring by Beefcake; Bossman pinned the Rooster with the sidewalk slam at 21:00; Rhodes pinned Bossman with a crossbody after avoiding a clothesline; after the match, Bossman hit both Beefcake and Rhodes with his nightstick before handcuffing Rhodes to the middle ring rope and assaulting him with the weapon; moments later, Beefcake cleared the ring with his cutting shears; during the bout, the woman who would later be known as Sapphire was seen in the crowd cheering for Rhodes' team; Sean Mooney conducted a backstage interview with Bossman & Slick moments after the match in which Bossman said he had more of the same for Rhodes (American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story) Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri), Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart), Greg Valentine, & the Earthquake (sub. for Barry Windham) defeated Jim Duggan, Bret Hart, Ron Garvin, & Hercules in an elimination match at 22:25; Earthquake pinned Hercules with the sit-down splash at 3:56 after Bravo threw Hercules into the corner; Duggan pinned Valentine at 7:31 with the running clothesline after Valentine avoided one from Garvin; Bravo pinned Garvin with the side suplex at 11:18; Savage pinned Hart with the flying elbowsmash at 19:07 following a shoulderbreaker by Bravo; Duggan was counted-out after Sherri pulled down the top rope and Earthquake attacked him on the floor; after the bout, Duggan cleared the ring with his 2X4 (Earthquake's TV in-ring debut) WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan, Jake Roberts, & WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil), Zeus, & the Powers of Pain (w/ Mr. Fuji) in an elimination match at 27:32; following Hogan's entrance, Roberts cleared Dibiase's team from the ring with Damien; Zeus was disqualified at 3:22 for repeatedly choking Hogan and twice shoving referee Earl Hebner when Hebner tried to break the hold; moments later, Hogan's team tried to make the save but were held back by the referee, with Dibiase then calming Zeus down enough to leave the ring; the Warlord pinned Ax at 9:51 with an elbow drop after Fuji tripped Ax from the floor; Barbarian pinned Smash at 13:44 with a clothesline off the top after Smash dropped Dibiase with a Hot Shot, not realizing Dibiase made a blind tag; Barbarian & Warlord were disqualified at 19:43 for dropping Hogan with a spike piledriver as Roberts fought Dibiase on the floor; Dibiase pinned Roberts at 23:52 with a fist drop and putting his feet on the ropes for leverage after Roberts hit the DDT on an interfering Virgil; Hogan pinned Dibiase with the boot to the face and legdrop Rick Rude, Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius), Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka, & the Bushwhackers in an elimination match at 21:30; prior to the bout, the commentary team made note that Bobby Heenan was not in Rude's corner; Snuka pinned Jacques with the splash off the top at 4:03; Piper pinned Raymond at 7:41 with a piledriver after blocking a backdrop attempt; Perfect pinned Butch with a roll up at 10:47 as Butch was playing to the fans after biting Perfect in the butt; Rude pinned Luke at 11:17 with a kick to the mid-section and the Rude Awakening; Piper and Rude were both counted-out at 18:38 when they fell to the floor and brawled with each other up the aisle; Perfect pinned Snuka with the Perfect Plex as Snuka attempted a backdrop; after the match, Snuka attacked Perfect and the Genius and attempted to hit the top rope splash on the Genius but Perfect pulled his manager to safety; after the bout, Sean Mooney conducted a backstage interview with Rude, the Genius, the Rougeaus, Hart, & Perfect regarding their win, during which Rude refused to comment on why Heenan wasn't ringside WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior, Jim Neidhart, & Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Andre the Giant, Haku, Arn Anderson, & Bobby Heenan (sub. for Tully Blanchard) in an elimination match at 20:28; following Neidhart, Michaels & Jannetty's entrance, the three were attacked by Andre until the Warrior ran out to make the save; Andre was counted-out at the 26-second mark after being knocked to the floor by Warrior; Haku pinned Neidhart at 3:30 with a kick to the back of the head after Neidhart knocked Anderson to the floor; Heenan pinned Jannetty at 8:49 following several stomps and a kneedrop after Anderson & Haku double teamed Jannetty; Michaels pinned Haku at 12:51 with a crossbody off the top, with Warrior helping push him, after Haku missed a crossbody off the middle turnbuckle; Anderson pinned Michaels with the spinebuster at 15:38; Warrior pinned Anderson at 18:18 with the press slam and splash after Anderson collided with Heenan; Warrior pinned Heenan with a shoulder block and splash; after the bout, Warrior chased Heenan down the aisle and knocked him down on his way backstage (Anderson's last WWF match)
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Arena - November 24, 1989 (4,200) Mark Young defeated the Conquistador Tugboat defeated Boris Zhukov The Red Rooster fought the Honkytonk Man to a double disqualification Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 30-second mark
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - November 24, 1989 (3,500) Earthquake defeated Barry Horowitz Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka Koko B. Ware pinned Jerry Monti Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake The Genius pinned Sam Houston Roddy Piper defeated Rick Rude via disqualification when Mr. Perfect interfered WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - November 24, 1989
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - November 25, 1989 (matinee) (6,000) Al Perez defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Haku pinned Paul Roma Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty to a draw Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification Tito Santana defeated Bad News Brown via count-out
WWF @ San Bernadino, CA - November 25, 1989 (4,000) (matinee) Earthquake defeated Sam Houston Koko B. Ware defeated the Conquistador WWF Tag Team Champion Demolition Smash defeated the Warlord Rick Martel defeated Jimmy Snuka The Barbarian defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Demolition Ax Mr. Perfect defeated Brutus Beefcake WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated the Genius
WWF @ Las Vegas, NV - November 25, 1989 Tugboat defeated Boris Zhukov Greg Valentine defeated Ron Garvin Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau The Honkytonk Man defeated the Red Rooster Roddy Piper defeated Rick Rude via disqualification
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - November 25, 1989 (9,500) Earthquake pinned Barry Horowitz The Genius pinned Sam Houston Koko B. Ware pinned the Conquistador (Jose Luis Rivera) Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake Mr. Perfect pinned Jimmy Snuka WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - November 25, 1989 (8,200) Televised on the MSG Network - featured Gorilla Monsoon & Hillbilly Jim on commentary; included Miss Elizabeth & Sensational Sherri as guests of the Brother Love Show: Prime Time Wrestling - 12/18/89: Haku pinned Paul Roma at 10:08 with a side kick to the face after Roma ran into the corner when Haku moved out of the way Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty to a 20-minute time-limit draw at 19:39 when Neidhart and Jannetty, the illegal men, began shoving each other in the ring; after the bout, the two teams continued brawling until several officials as well as Hercules, Tito Santana, and Paul Roma came in to break them apart (Shawn Michaels: His Journey, Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart) Prime Time Wrestling - 1/1/90: Al Perez pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with a spinning vertical suplex at 8:33 Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification at 15:09 Prime Time Wrestling - 12/25/89: Tito Santana fought Bad News Brown to a double count-out at 15:53 when both men began brawling on the floor, with both men trying to grab hold of a steel chair Prime Time Wrestling - 4/2/90: Dino Bravo pinned Hercules with an elbow drop at 9:11 Jim Duggan defeated Randy Savage via count-out at 7:33
WWF @ Fresno, CA - Convention Center - November 26, 1989 (matinee) (3,000) Koko B. Ware defeated Barry Horowitz Earthquake pinned Sam Houston Jimmy Snuka pinned the Genius Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Mr. Perfect
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - November 26, 1989 Paul Roma defeated Conquistador #1 via forfeit Haku defeated Bill Woods Al Perez defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Dino Bravo defeated Hercules Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty to a draw Tito Santana defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification Randy Savage & Ted Dibiase defeated Jake Roberts & Jim Duggan
WWF @ Reno, NV - Lawlor Events Center - November 26, 1989 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ Oakland, CA - Coliseum - November 26, 1989 (6,000) Earthquake, Brutus Beefcake, and Demolition were no-shows due to being in a car accident; most of the talent had not arrived when the show started, due to driving from Fresno and dealing with holiday traffic; included a 45-minute intermission and a Bobby Heenan interview segment designed to kill time Sam Houston defeated the Conquistador Koko B. Ware defeated Barry Horowitz Mr. Perfect defeated Jimmy Snuka WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant via reverse decision Mr. Perfect won a battle royal Also included Rick Martel and the Genius
WWF @ Daytona Beach, FL - Ocean Center - November 27, 1989 (5,100) Haku pinned Paul Roma Dino Bravo pinned Hercules WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant at the 20-second mark Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty to a time-limit draw Al Perez defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Tito Santana defeated Bad News Brown via disqualification Jim Duggan defeated Randy Savage via count-out
WWF @ Bakersfield, CA - November 27, 1989 (2,978) Tugboat Thomas defeated Boris Zhukov Mr. Perfect defeated Jimmy Snuka The Bushwhackers defeated Jacques & Raymond Rougeau Jose Luis Rivera defeated Conquistador #2 Ron Garvin defeated Greg Valentine Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
WWF @ Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum - November 27, 1989
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - November 28, 1989 (7,000; 4,000 freebies) Fans who paid for the Oakland show on 11/26 were compensated with free tickets for this card
WWF @ Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center - December 1, 1989 (13,500) The first WWF show in Austin The Red Rooster defeated Dale Wolfe Rick Martel fought Brutus Beefcake to a double disqualification Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman The Genius pinned Tito Santana Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Koko B. Ware pinned Al Perez WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Mr. Perfect with the legdrop
WWF @ Richmond, VA - Coliseum - December 1, 1989 Included Rick Rude
WWF @ Salisbury, MD - Wicomico Youth & Civic Center - December 1, 1989 Included WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior
WWF @ Lakeland, FL - Civic Center - December 2, 1989 (4,800) Paul Roma defeated Barry Horowitz Jimmy Snuka pinned Bad News Brown Andre the Giant & Haku defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via count-out Bret Hart pinned the Honkytonk Man Tugboat defeated the Conquistador Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan Roddy Piper defeated Rick Rude via disqualification
WWF @ Fayetteville, NC - Cumberland County Memorial Arena - December 2, 1989 Jim Neidhart defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Earthquake defeated Brian Jepson Hercules defeated Sandy Beach Greg Valentine defeated Ron Garvin WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Dino Bravo The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification
WWF @ San Antonio, TX - Freeman Coliseum - December 2, 1989 (6,000) The Red Rooster defeated Dale Wolfe Rick Martel fought Brutus Beefcake to a double disqualification Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman The Genius pinned Tito Santana Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Koko B. Ware pinned Al Perez WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Mr. Perfect with the legdrop
WWF @ Little Rock, AR - Barton Coliseum - December 3, 1989 (3,800) The Red Rooster defeated Dale Wolfe Rick Martel fought Brutus Beefcake to a double disqualification Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman The Genius pinned Tito Santana Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification Koko B. Ware pinned Al Perez WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan pinned Mr. Perfect with the legdrop
WWF @ Miami, FL - Arena - December 3, 1989 (2,900) Paul Roma defeated Barry Horowitz Tugboat defeated the Conquistador Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan Bret Hart defeated the Honkytonk Man Jimmy Snuka pinned Bad News Brown Roddy Piper defeated Rick Rude via disqualification Andre the Giant & Haku defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification
WWF @ Knoxville, TN - Thompson-Boling Arena - December 3, 1989 Included Ted Dibiase, & Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov
WWF @ Ft. Pierce, FL - St. Luice County Civic Center - December 4, 1989 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ Jackson, TN - Coliseum - December 4, 1989 Included Dino Bravo
WWF @ Huntington, WV - Civic Center - December 4, 1989 Included Dusty Rhodes & Brutus Beefcake
- 12/7/89: Former WWF Tag Team Champion Haystacks Calhoun passed away at the age of 55.
WWF @ Winston-Salem, NC - Lawrence Joel Veterans Coliseum - December 8, 1989 Tugboat Thomas defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bad News Brown defeated Hercules Jimmy Snuka defeated Haku WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification Roddy Piper defeated Rick Rude via disqualification
WWF @ Vancouver, British Columbia - PNE Coliseum - December 8, 1989 Bad News Brown defeated Paul Roma Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty to a draw The Honkytonk Man defeated the Red Rooster Brutus Beefcake fought Rick Martel to a double disqualification Randy Savage defeated Jim Duggan WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - December 8, 1989 (11,000) Mark Young defeated Conquistador #1 Dino Bravo pinned Tito Santana The Genius defeated Sam Houston Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a 20-minute time-limit draw The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman in a ball & chain match; Bossman attacked Rhodes after the match until the Bushwhackers made the save Mr. Perfect defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out when Hogan chased the Genius around the ring
WWF @ Regina, Saskatchewan - Agridome - December 9, 1989 The Canadian Earthquake defeated Koko B. Ware Bad News Brown pinned Paul Roma with the Ghetto Blaster The Honkytonk Man pinned the Red Rooster when Jimmy Hart held the Rooster's legs during the cover Brutus Beefcake fought Rick Martel to a double disqualification when both men shoved the referee Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty to a 20-minute time-limit draw; the teams were held back by other wrestlers after the match Jim Duggan defeated Randy Savage via count-out at 12:00 when Savage left ringside
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - December 9, 1989 (5,800) (matinee) Mark Young defeated the Conquistador Dino Bravo pinned Tito Santana The Genius pinned Sam Houston Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman Mr. Perfect defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - December 9, 1989 (8,700) Hillbilly Jim vs. Barry Windham was scheduled but did not take place Mark Young defeated the Conquistador Dino Bravo pinned Tito Santana The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman Greg Valentine pinned Ron Garvin The Genius pinned Sam Houston Mr. Perfect defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Montgomery, AL - Garrett Coliseum - December 9, 1989 Included Rick Rude
WWF @ Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Palace - December 10, 1989 Included Andre the Giant
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - War Memorial - December 10, 1989 Ron Garvin vs. Greg Valentine Hillbilly Jim vs. Dino Bravo Tito Santana vs. Mr. Perfect WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. the Powers of Pain Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude
WWF @ Macon, GA - Coliseum - December 10, 1989 The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov with the battering ram Jimmy Snuka fought Haku to a double count-out Hercules defeated Iron Mike Sharpe via submission Al Perez pinned Barry Horowitz Tugboat pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with a splash Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman in a ball & chain match Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase; Virgil was banned from ringside for the bout but made the save for Dibiase after the contest only to be met with Roberts' DDT
WWF @ Niagara Falls, NY - Convention Center - December 11, 1989 Mr. Perfect pinned Tito Santana Dino Bravo pinned Mark Young Greg Valentine defeated Ron Garvin WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain Roddy Piper defeated Rick Rude
WWF @ Cape Girardeau, MO - Show Me Center - December 11, 1989 Bad News Brown pinned Paul Roma The Honkytonk Man pinned the Red Rooster with his feet on the ropes Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake after hitting him with the timekeeper's bell Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan after hitting him with Sensational Sherri's purse WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant in 20 seconds Included 1 other match
WWF @ Johnson City, TN - Freedom Hall Civic Center - December 11, 1989 Included Ted Dibiase
WWF @ Nashville, TN - Municipal Auditorium - December 12, 1989 Wrestling Challenge taping: Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Dino Bravo Andre the Giant & Haku defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via count-out Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Ron Garvin at 10:45 by reversing a small package (SuperTape) Prime Time Wrestling - 1/8/90: The Canadian Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned James Sexton at 1:39 with the sit-down splash; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move a second time and Sexton was carried backstage on a stretcher Prime Time Wrestling - 1/8/90: Koko B. Ware pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:37 with the Ghostbuster No Holds Barred: The Movie / The Match - 12/27/89: WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated Randy Savage (w/ Sensational Sherri) & Zeus in a steel cage match at 9:27 when Hogan pinned Zeus after a bodyslam and three legdrops (SuperTape) 12/31/89 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Roddy Piper: WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Lee Peak Ted Dibiase defeated Jerry Monti Rick Martel defeated Allen Martin Ron Garvin defeated an unknown Bad News Brown defeated Mike Howe The Bushwhackers defeated two unknowns 1/7/90 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri regarding Savage's participation in the 1990 Royal Rumble; featured footage from the previous week's Ultimate Warrior / Dino Bravo incident from WWF Superstars as well as the closing moments from the Demolition / Colossal Connection tag team title change: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Conquistador #1 at 2:24 when Bret pinned the Conquistador following the Hart Attack Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart & the Canadian Earthquake) pinned Dale Wolfe at the 2-minute mark with the side suplex Jim Duggan pinned Craig Green at 2:13 with the running clothesline Hercules defeated John Justice via submission with the backbreaker at 2:38 Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Pat Rose & Arvil Hutto at 3:46 when Michaels pinned Hutto following a flying fistdrop from Jannetty's shoulders 1/14/90 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Jim Duggan: Jake Roberts defeated George South Rick Rude defeated an unknown Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Mark Young & Reno Riggins at 3:43 when Riggins submitted to Valentine's figure-4 Brutus Beefcake defeated Tony Burton The Big Bossman defeated an unknown Mr. Perfect defeated an unknown
WWF @ Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Civic Center - December 13, 1989 WWF Superstars taping: Prime Time Wrestling - 1/1/90: Bad News Brown pinned Mark Young at 4:50 with the Ghetto Blaster Prime Time Wrestling - 1/1/90: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov via disqualification at around the 10-minute mark when Zhukov hit Neidhart with his boot; after the bout, Neidhart cleared the opposition away with the boot after they began double-teaming Bret Prime Time Wrestling - 1/8/90: Roddy Piper pinned Tony Burton at 1:58 with a back suplex 12/30/89 - included Jake Roberts as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which he discussed his participation in the Royal Rumble match; featured the announcement of the complete card for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view: Dusty Rhodes (w/ Sapphire) pinned Mark Davis with the Bionic elbow at 2:08 Dino Bravo (w/ Jimmy Hart & the Canadian Earthquake) defeated Reno Riggins via disqualification when the Ultimate Warrior interfered, moments after Bravo pulled his opponent up three times following three side suplexes; after the bout, Earthquake distracted Warrior, allowing Bravo to assault Warrior from behind with a chair Hercules defeated the Conquistador #1 via submission with the backbreaker at 2:25 Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) pinned Mario Mancini at the 59-second mark with the Rude Awakening; after the bout, Rude opted not to give his Rude Awakening kiss, saying no females in Alabama were women enough for him Andre the Giant & Haku defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition to win the titles at 4:35 when Andre pinned Ax with an elbow drop following a kick to the face from Haku; Smash was unable to legally enter the ring during the contest as Axe was continuously double-teamed 1/6/90 - included Sensational Sherri, Jimmy Hart, Slick, Mr. Fuji, & Bobby Heenan as guests of the Brother Love Show in which all the managers argued over which of their men would win the Royal Rumble; featured an 'Update' segment showing highlights from the tag team title change and post-match comments from both teams: Brutus Beefcake defeated George South via submission with the sleeper at 2:04; after the bout, Rick Martel appeared on the interview platform and prepared to model some of his clothes until Beefcake chased him off with his cutting shears; moments later, Beefcake cut up Martel's jaket and hat, which Martel had left behind, and took possession of them as Martel was held back by referees Koko B. Ware pinned Alan Martin with the Ghostbuster at 2:25 Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) pinned Mark Reagan with the Perfect Plex at 1:02 The Big Bossman (w/ Slick) pinned Tony Montana at the 44-second mark with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Bossman attacked his opponent with his ball & chain The Bushwhackers defeated Tom Ziegler & Iron Mike Sharpe at 1:49 when Butch pinned Ziegler following the double gutbuster; during the bout, the Bolsheviks walked around the ring with Soviet Union flags before returning backstage Greg Valentine & the Honkytonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Paul Roma & Jim Gorman at 2:11 when Gorman submitted to Valentine's figure-4 1/13/90 - included WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior as a guest of the Brother Love Show in which he discussed his participation in the Royal Rumble match: Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Mike Davis & Lee Peak at 3:28 when Michaels pinned Peak following double flying fistdrops off the top Tito Santana pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:22 with the flying forearm The Canadian Earthquake (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Mike Shelton at 1:45 with the sit-down splash; after the bout, Earthquake hit the move a second time, resulting in Shelton being taken backstage on a stretcher Jim Duggan pinned Tony Burton at 2:14 with the running clothesline Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) defeated Dale Wolfe via submission with the Million $ Dream at 2:38 Rick Martel defeated Jerry Monti via submission with the Boston Crab at 2:43
WWF @ Anaheim, CA - Convention Center - December 14, 1989 Included Jim Duggan, Randy Savage, and Jimmy Snuka
WWF @ Tulsa, OK - Convention Center - December 14, 1989 Tugboat Thomas pinned the Brooklyn Brawler WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Andre the Giant Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition defeated the Powers of Pain The Honkytonk Man defeated the Red Rooster Al Perez pinned Barry Horowitz Ron Garvin defeated Greg Valentine
WWF @ Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum - December 14, 1989 Featured Gorilla Monsoon & Sean Mooney on commentary The Genius defeated Mark Young Prime Time Wrestling - 1/8/90: Bad News Brown pinned Paul Roma with the Ghetto Blaster at around the 8-minute mark Prime Time Wrestling - 1/8/90: Dino Bravo pinned Tito Santana at 11:16 with the side suplex as Santana attempted the flying forearm (Tough Guys) Brutus Beefcake defeated Rick Martel Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty to a time-limit draw at 21:18; after the bout, both teams continued brawling in and out of the ring until they were eventually separated by Mark Young, Paul Roma, and Tito Santana Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) via disqualification at 12:35 when Virgil interfered and prevented Roberts from hitting the DDT; after the bout, Roberts fought off a double team attempt, chased Dibiase backstage, hit the DDT on Virgil, and then draped Damien across Virgil's body (Hottest Matches) Mr. Perfect (w/ the Genius) defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out after Hogan chased after the Genius on the floor
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - December 15, 1989 The Genius pinned Paul Roma Dino Bravo pinned Tito Santana Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty to a 20-minute time-limit draw; after the bout, Dino Bravo and Tito Santana helped break the brawl up Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification Bad News Brown pinned Mark Young Mr. Perfect defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out after ramming the champion into the ringpost
WWF @ El Paso, TX - Civic Center - December 15, 1989 Al Perez defeated Dale Wolfe (sub. for Barry Horowitz) Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman in a ball & chain match Greg Valentine defeated Ron Garvin Tugboat Thomas defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Honkytonk Man defeated the Red Rooster The Powers of Pain defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition via disqualification WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Andre the Giant via disqualification
WWF @ Edmonton, Alberta - December 15, 1989
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - December 16, 1989 (8,126) The Genius pinned Paul Roma Bad News Brown pinned Mark Young Dino Bravo pinned Tito Santana Brutus Beefcake fought Rick Martel to a double disqualification Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fought Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty to a 20-minute time-limit draw Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase with the DDT Mr. Perfect defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out after ramming the champion into the ringpost
WWF @ Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - December 16, 1989 Barry Windham did not appear as advertised Roddy Piper fought Rick Rude to a double disqualification in a lumberjack match The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jimmy Snuka defeated Jerry Monti (sub. for Akeem) Haku defeated Hercules Earthquake defeated Sam Houston Koko B. Ware defeated Conquistador #1 Randy Savage defeated Jim Duggan
WWF @ Houston, TX - Summit - December 16, 1989 Included WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition
WWF @ Portland, ME - Cumberland County Civic Center - December 17, 1989 (3,609) The Genius pinned Mark Young Bad News Brown pinned Paul Roma Mr. Perfect pinned Jim Powers Dino Bravo pinned Tito Santana Shawn Michaels fought Jim Neidhart to a double disqualification; the bout was scheduled as Bret Hart & Neidhart vs. Michaels & Marty Jannetty Brutus Beefcake defeated Rick Martel Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase in a steel cage match
WWF @ Dallas, TX - Reunion Arena - December 17, 1989 (1,700) Dusty Rhodes vs. the Big Bossman WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior vs. Dino Bravo
WWF @ Spokane, WA - Coliseum - December 17, 1989 Hercules vs. Haku The Bushwhackers vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude Jim Duggan vs. Randy Savage Also included Koko B. Ware, Earthquake, and Jimmy Snuka
WWF @ Manchester, NH - JFK Memorial Coliseum - December 18, 1989 The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Mike Rig Boris Zhukov defeated Bob Bradley Jose Luis Rivera defeated Sandy Beach Mr. Perfect defeated Paul Roma The Bushwhackers defeated Mr. Fuji (sub. for the Barbarian) & the Warlord Jimmy Snuka defeated the Honkytonk Man in a steel cage match
WWF @ Oshawa, Ontario - December 20, 1989 Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Paul Roma Bret Hart defeated Bad News Brown The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Akeem defeated Hercules Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honky Tonk Man Rick Martel defeated Brutus Beefcake Dusty Rhodes defeated the Big Bossman in a steel cage match
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - December 26, 1989 (matinee) (9,300) Bret Hart pinned Al Perez with the piledriver Jimmy Snuka pinned the Barbarian Hercules defeated Conquistador #1 The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman in a ball & chain match The Genius defeated Paul Roma Mr. Perfect defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - December 26, 1989 (matinee) (6,000) Tito Santana pinned Bob Bradley The Honkytonk Man defeated the Red Rooster Tugboat defeated Dale Wolfe WWF Tag Team Champions Andre the Giant & Haku defeated Demolition via count-out Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase; Virgil was banned from ringside for the duration of the bout Koko B. Ware pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Roddy Piper defeated Rick Rude in a steel cage match by climbing over the top
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - December 26, 1989 Featured Miss Elizabeth and Sensational Sherri as guests of the Brother Love Show Jim Neidhart defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Honkytonk Man defeated the Red Rooster Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification when Mr. Fuji interfered Earthquake pinned Mark Young Ron Garvin defeated Greg Valentine Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan after hitting him with Sensational Sherri's purse; there were two referees for the bout WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Dino Bravo (w/ Earthquake) with the splash; after the bout, the champion fought off both men
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - December 26, 1989 Koko B. Ware defeated Dusty Wolfe Tugboat pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a splash Little Cocoa & Karate Chris Dube defeated Cowboy Catrell & Little Tokyo Tito Santana defeated Bob Bradley Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake by holding the ropes for leverage Demolition defeated Bobby Heenan (sub. for Andre the Giant) & WWF Tag Team Champion Haku when Axe pinned Heenan Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification when Virgil interfered Roddy Piper defeated Rick Rude in a steel cage match by climbing over the top as Rude was tied to the cage
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - December 26, 1989 (8,000) Bret Hart pinned Al Perez Bad News Brown pinned Jimmy Snuka Hercules defeated the Conquistador (Jose Luis Rivera) Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov defeated the Bushwhackers The Genius defeated Paul Roma Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman Mr. Perfect defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - December 26, 1989 (7,500) Earthquake defeated Mark Young Jim Neidhart defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Honkytonk Man pinned the Red Rooster Ron Garvin pinned Greg Valentine Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification when Mr. Fuji interfered; after the bout, Jannetty had to be taken out on a stretcher after being the victim of a triple-team attack; moments later, Jim Duggan made the save Jim Duggan (w/ Miss Elizabeth) defeated Randy Savage via count-out after hitting him with Sensational Sherri's purse WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Dino Bravo; after the bout, Warrior fought off an interfering Earthquake
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - December 27, 1989 Koko B. Ware pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 11:11 Little Coco & Karate Chris Dube defeated Little Tokyo & Cowboy Catrell at 8:44 when Coco pinned Tokyo Tito Santana pinned Bob Bradley at 7:42 Tugboat pinned Dale Wolfe at 2:11 WWF Tag Team Champions Andre The Giant & Haku defeated Demolition when Smash was counted out at 8:24 Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake at 10:46 Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification at 12:13 Roddy Piper pinned Rick Rude in a lumberjack match at 8:19
WWF @ Denver, CO - McNichol Sports Arena - December 27, 1989 (4,900) Featured Miss Elizabeth and Sensational Sherri as guests of the Brother Love Show Jim Neidhart pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification when Mr. Fuji interfered; after the bout, Jannetty was taken backstage on a stretcher Earthquake pinned Mark Young Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a draw The Honkytonk Man defeated the Red Rooster WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Dino Bravo at 11:56
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - December 27, 1989 (13,000) The Genius defeated Paul Roma Hercules defeated the Conquistador Bret Hart pinned Al Perez Jimmy Snuka pinned Bad News Brown The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman Mr. Perfect defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out
WWF @ Lincoln, NE - Pershing Auditorium - December 28, 1989 (4,500) Featured Miss Elizabeth and Sensational Sherri as guest of the Brother Love Show Bret Hart pinned Al Perez The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Earthquake pinned Mark Young Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan after Sensational Sherri interfered with her loaded purse Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a draw Hercules defeated the Conquistador WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior pinned Dino Bravo with a flying shoulderblock
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - December 28, 1989 (13,500) Televised on the MSG Network - included Gorilla Monsoon & Hillbilly Jim on commentary: Little Cocoa & Karate Chris Dube defeated Cowboy Catrell & Little Tokyo Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake at around 12:30 by blocking a sunset flip into the ring and holding onto the ropes for leverage; after the bout, Beefcake put Martel in the sleeper but Bobby Heenan revived Martel and he was able to retreat backstage before having his hair cut (WrestleFest 90) Tugboat pinned Dale Wolfe with a splash (Tugboat's MSG debut) Prime Time Wrestling - 1/22/90: Tito Santana pinned Bob Bradley with the flying forearm at 14:24 Jake Roberts pinned Ted Dibiase with the DDT in a No DQ match; Virgil was barred from ringside for the match but later prevented Roberts from stealing the Million $ belt (Battle of the WWF Superstars, WWE's Top 50 Superstars of All Time) Koko B. Ware pinned Iron Mike Sharpe WWF Tag Team Champions Andre the Giant & Haku defeated Demolition via count-out Roddy Piper defeated Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) in a steel cage match at 12:55 by knocking Rude out with brass knuckles, which were thrown to Rude by Heenan, and leaving through the door; both men simultaneously hit the floor by escaping over the top at 8:09 but the match was ordered to continue (Wrestling Super Heroes, SuperTape 2; Best of the WWF: Steel Cage Matches, Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story, Legends of Wrestling: Roddy Piper and Terry Funk)
WWF @ Minneapolis, MN - Met Center - December 28, 1989 (3,500) Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated the Powers of Pain via disqualification when Mr. Fuji interfered Jim Neidhart pinned the Brooklyn Brawler The Genius defeated Paul Roma Bad News Brown pinned Jimmy Snuka by using the ring ropes for leverage The Honkytonk Man pinned the Red Rooster Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman in a ball & chain match Mr. Perfect defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via disqualification after Hogan hit the challenger with Perfect's own brass knuckles
WWF @ Binghamton, NY - Broome County Arena - December 29, 1989 Tugboat pinned Barry Horowitz Koko B. Ware pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Little Koko & Karate Chris Dube defeated Little Tokyo & Cowboy Cattrell Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a draw Tito Santana pinned Bob Bradley WWF Tag Team Champions Andre the Giant & Haku defeated Demolition via count-out Jake Roberts defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification when Virgil interfered Roddy Piper pinned Rick Rude
WWF @ Green Bay, WI - Brown County Arena - December 29, 1989 Included Jim Duggan
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Arena - December 29, 1989 (around 8,400) WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Mr. Perfect was the scheduled main event but Hogan could not make the show because his plane was diverted to Memphis due to bad weather; as a result, a battle royal was held in the match's place; the Warlord was also a no-show due to the weather; about 1,000 tickets were refunded Jim Neidhart pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Jimmy Snuka pinned the Honkytonk Man The Genius defeated Paul Roma Dusty Rhodes pinned the Big Bossman in a ball & chain match Bad News Brown pinned the Red Rooster Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty defeated Mr. Fuji (sub. for the Warlord) & the Barbarian Dusty Rhodes won a 10-man battle royal by last eliminating Mr. Perfect with a clothesline; order of elimination: the Big Bossman, the Red Rooster, the Honkytonk Man, Jim Neidhart, the Genius, the Brooklyn Brawler, Paul Roma, Bad News Brown, and Mr. Perfect
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center - December 30, 1989 (matinee) Jake Milliman defeated Tom Stone The Genius defeated Paul Roma Jimmy Snuka pinned the Brooklyn Brawler Rick Martel defeated Brutus Beefcake The Bushwhackers defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Ted Dibiase defeated Jake Roberts via forfeit Brutus Beefcake won a 9-man battle royal also involving Jake Milliman, Tom Stone, the Genius, Paul Roma, Jimmy Snuka, the Brooklyn Brawler, Rick Martel, and Ted Dibiase Mr. Perfect defeated WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan via count-out WWF @ Dayton, OH - December 30, 1989
WWF @ Columbus, OH - December 30, 1989
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - December 30, 1989 Earthquake defeated Mark Young Koko B. Ware defeated Conquistador #1 Karate Chris Dube & Little Cocoa defeated Little Tokyo & Cowboy Cattrell Ron Garvin defeated Greg Valentine WWF Tag Team Champions Andre the Giant & Haku defeated Demolition WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Dino Bravo Roddy Piper defeated Rick Rude in a lumberjack match
WWF @ Madison, WI - Dane County Coliseum - December 30, 1989 Tom Stone vs. the Brooklyn Brawler Paul Roma vs. the Genius The Bushwhackers vs. Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov Jim Neidhart vs. Bad News Brown Jimmy Snuka vs. Mr. Perfect Brutus Beefcake vs. Rick Martel Jake Roberts vs. Ted DiBiase
WWF @ Toledo, OH - December 30, 1989
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - December 31, 1989 Cancelled due to inclement weather
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - December 31, 1989 Cancelled due to inclement weather
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - December 31, 1989 Earthquake pinned Mark Young Randy Savage pinned Jim Duggan after using Sensational Sherri's purse as a weapon Ron Garvin fought Greg Valentine to a 20-minute draw as Garvin had his opponent trapped in the Scorpion Death Lock WWF IC Champion the Ultimate Warrior defeated Dino Bravo via disqualification when Earthquake interfered Little Koko & Karate Chris Dube defeated Little Tokyo & Cowboy Cattrell Rick Martel pinned Brutus Beefcake after hitting him with brass knuckles Jim Neidhart pinned Bad News Brown WWF Tag Team Champions Andre the Giant & Haku defeated Demolition via count-out
WWF @ Lansing, MI - Civic Center - December 31, 1989 Cancelled