| WrestleMania (1985) | ||
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| Details | ||
| Promotion | World Wrestling Federation | |
| Date | March 31, 1985 | |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden | |
| City | New York, New York | |
| Attendance | 19,121 | |
| Pay-per-view chronology | ||
| First | WrestleMania (1985) | The Wrestling Classic |
| WrestleMania chronology | ||
| First | WrestleMania (1985) | WrestleMania 2 |
WrestleMania (chronologically known as WrestleMania I) was the first WrestleMania professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. A professional wrestling promotion (also federation or fed) is a company or Business that performs regular shows involving Professional World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) An arena is an enclosed area often circular or oval-shaped designed to showcase Theater, musical performances or sporting events Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. The City of New York The Wrestling Classic was a World Wrestling Federation (WWF Pay-per-view (PPV event that took place on November 7 1985 from the Rosemont This article is about the WrestleMania PPV series in general for the first WrestleMania itself see WrestleMania (1985. WrestleMania 2 was the second annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (although This article is about the WrestleMania PPV series in general for the first WrestleMania itself see WrestleMania (1985. Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, [1] It took place on March 31, 1985 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. The City of New York [1][2][3] The attendance for the event was 19,121 fans. [3] The event was viewed by over one million fans through closed circuit television,[1] making it the largest event on closed-circuit television in the United States at the time. Closed-circuit television ( CCTV) is the use of Video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place limited set of monitors [3] The event was the start of the Rock 'n' Wrestling gimmick, which brought together professional wrestling and the music industry. The 1980s wrestling boom (sometimes referred to as the 2nd Golden Age of Wrestling) was a surge in the popularity of Professional wrestling in the United States [3]
Contents |
Development
Report
Background
For the first WrestleMania, Vince McMahon began cross promoting with MTV and several celebrities like Muhammad Ali, Liberace and Cyndi Lauper appeared during the build up to and at the event. This article is about the WrestleMania PPV series in general for the first WrestleMania itself see WrestleMania (1985. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Biography Early life Cassius Clay Jr was born on January 17 1942 Wladziu Valentino Liberace He had a twin who died at birth and he was born with a Caul, which in his family as in many societies was taken as a sign of genius and an exceptional Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22 1953 is an American Grammy - and Emmy award winning Singer-songwriter and To build up the show, the WWF aired two wrestling specials on MTV. The first one was The Brawl to End it All, aired on July 23, 1984, in which a match from a live MSG broadcast was shown on MTV. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Wendi Richter defeated The Fabulous Moolah to win the WWF Women's Championship on the card, with Lauper on her side. Wendi Richter (born on September 6, 1961 in Dallas Texas) is a former professional wrestler best known for her stint in the World Mary Lillian Ellison ( July 22 1923 &ndash November 2 2007) better known by her Ring name The Fabulous Moolah, was This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the Raw brand of WWE [4] At The War to Settle the Score, which aired on February 18, 1985, Leilani Kai, accompanied by Moolah, defeated Richter, again accompanied by Lauper, to win the Women's Championship. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Patricia Karisma-Schroeder (better known by her stage name as Leilani Kai) is a professional wrestler. [5]
In the months leading up to the first WrestleMania, Roddy Piper began a talk-show segment on WWF television entitles Piper's Pit. Roderick George Toombs (born April 17, 1954) Career After being expelled from junior high and having a falling out with his father Piper hit the Piper's Pit was an interview segment featuring Roddy Piper which was a mainstay of WWF/WWE television from 1984 to 1987, and then returned On one episode of the show, he hit Jimmy Snuka over the head with coconut, leading to a feud between the two men. James Reiher (born May 18 1943 is an American professional wrestler, and Actor, better known by his ring name of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka As part of the storyline, Piper recruited Cowboy Bob Orton to be his bodyguard. Robert Keith Orton Jr (born November 10, 1950) At WrestleMania he (unsuccessfully interfered in the match between Orton and The Undertaker striking The Undertaker On another episode of Piper's Pit, Piper spoke out against the burgeoning Rock 'n' Wrestling connection, which led to a confrontation with Hulk Hogan. The 1980s wrestling boom (sometimes referred to as the 2nd Golden Age of Wrestling) was a surge in the popularity of Professional wrestling in the United States Terrance "Terry" Gene Bollea (born August 11 1953 better known by his Ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Actor, and retired professional In February 1985, the two men faced each other at The War to Settle the Score, where Hogan won by disqualification. Their on-going feud led to their match at WrestleMania. [6]
Event
| Role: | Name: |
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| Commentator | Jesse Ventura |
| Gorilla Monsoon | |
| Ring announcer | Howard Finkel |
| Billy Martin | |
| Interviewer | "Mean" Gene Okerlund |
| Lord Alfred Hayes |
WWF announcer Gene Okerlund did the singing of the National Anthem, with Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse "The Body" Ventura calling the action. Jesse Ventura (born July 15, 1951 as James George Janos) also known as "The Body", "The Star", and "The Robert James "Gino" Marella ( June 4 1937 - October 6 1999) better known by his Ring name of Gorilla Monsoon Howard Finkel (born June 7, 1957) is a Professional wrestling Ring announcer. Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin Jr ( May 16 1928 &ndash December 25 1989) was an American Second baseman and Eugene "Mean Gene" Okerlund (born November 29 1942) is a semi-retired American Professional wrestling Interviewer Alfred George James Hayes ( August 8, 1928 – July 21, 2005) was an English professional wrestler, manager and Eugene "Mean Gene" Okerlund (born November 29 1942) is a semi-retired American Professional wrestling Interviewer A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history traditions and struggles of its people recognized either by a nation's Robert James "Gino" Marella ( June 4 1937 - October 6 1999) better known by his Ring name of Gorilla Monsoon Jesse Ventura (born July 15, 1951 as James George Janos) also known as "The Body", "The Star", and "The Gene Okerlund also did interviews backstage, with "Lord" Alfred Hayes doing interviews near the entrance to the locker room, right outside the ring. Alfred George James Hayes ( August 8, 1928 – July 21, 2005) was an English professional wrestler, manager and Howard Finkel began the first of his many times ring announcing WrestleMania events, on this broadcast. Howard Finkel (born June 7, 1957) is a Professional wrestling Ring announcer. [2] The opening theme for the event was the instrumental portion of the Phil Collins and Philip Bailey hit "Easy Lover", while the closing theme for the credits was "Axel F." by Harold Faltermeyer. Philip David Charles Collins, LVO (born 30 January 1951 Chiswick, London) is an English Singer-songwriter, Drummer ---- Philip Bailey (born May 8, 1951, in Denver, Colorado) is an American R&B, soul, gospel and " Easy Lover " is a song written by Philip Bailey, Phil Collins, and Nathan East, and accredited to both singers Bailey and Collins when released " Axel F " is the electronic Instrumental theme from the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop performed by Harold Faltermeyer. Harold Faltermeyer (born October 5, 1952 in Munich) is a German Musician, Keyboardist, Composer and Record Celebrity guests in attendance for this WrestleMania included Billy Martin, Cyndi Lauper, Mr. T, Muhammad Ali, and Liberace accompanied by The Rockettes. Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin Jr ( May 16 1928 &ndash December 25 1989) was an American Second baseman and Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22 1953 is an American Grammy - and Emmy award winning Singer-songwriter and Mr T (born Laurence Tureaud; May 21 1952) is an American Actor known for his roles as Sgt Biography Early life Cassius Clay Jr was born on January 17 1942 Wladziu Valentino Liberace He had a twin who died at birth and he was born with a Caul, which in his family as in many societies was taken as a sign of genius and an exceptional The Rockettes are a well-known precision dance company out of the Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, New York City. [3][7]
The first match was between Tito Santana and The Executioner. Merced Solis (born May 10 1953) better known by his Ring name Tito Santana, is a retired Mexican American professional Paul Perschmann Santana won the match after slamming The Executioner from the apron into the ring and then performing a flying forearm. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. This caused The Executioner to submit. Following the match, King Kong Bundy, accompanied by Jimmy Hart, and Special Delivery Jones made their way to the ring. Chris Pallies (born November 7 1957) is an American professional wrestler, and Actor. Jimmy Ray Hart Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards * Manager of the Year in 1983 * Best Interviews Conrad Efraim (born in Antigua West Indies) is a former professional wrestler best known as Special Delivery Jones from his time in the World After performing an avalanche and big splash, Bundy defeated Jones in record making time. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. The WWF's official time for the match is nine seconds. [1]
The next match was between Ricky Steamboat and Matt Borne. Richard Henry Blood (born February 28, 1953 in West Point, New York) Matthew "Matt" Wade Osborne (born July 27, 1957 in Ellwood City Pennsylvania) is a Professional wrestler. Steamboat took the early advantage in the match-up, until Borne performed a belly-to-belly suplex on Steamboat. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling In retaliation, Steamboat used a several knife-edged chops, a belly-to-back suplex, and a flying double chop off of the ropes. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. After performing a flying crossbody, Steamboat pinned Borne for the win. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler After the match ended, David Sammartino, accompanied by his father Bruno Sammartino, and Brutus Beefcake, accompanied by Johnny Valiant, made their way to the ring. David Lugogo Sammartino (born September 29, 1960 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is an American professional wrestler. Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino (born October 6 1935 is an Italian former professional wrestler, best known for being the longest-running champion of the Edward Harrison Leslie (born April 21 1957) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation John L Sullivan (Thomas Sullivan World Wide Wrestling Federation | World Wrestling Federation * WWF Hall of Fame The action favored both contestants, as each wrestler alternated having the advantage. After Beefcake threw David Sammartino out of the ring, Valiant performed a body slam on him onto the cement floor. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of He then pushed Sammartino back into the ring. A short while later, all four men began fighting in the ring, and the match ended in a no-contest. [1][8]
The first championship defense of WrestleMania was between Junkyard Dog (JYD) and the reigning WWF Intercontinental Champion Greg Valentine, who was accompanied to the ring by his manager Jimmy Hart. The nicknames "Junkyard Dog" & "JYD" may also refer to former pro-basketball player Jerome Williams, or Australian Football coach The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. John Anthony Wisniski Jr (born September 20, 1950) is a retired American professional wrestler, better known as Greg "The Hammer" Jimmy Ray Hart Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards * Manager of the Year in 1983 * Best Interviews JYD began the match in the offensive position, performing headbutts and roundhouse right hands on Valentine. A headbutt is a strike with the head typically involving the use of robust parts of the Cranium as areas of impact In the context of Unarmed combat or Melee, a punch is "a thrusting blow esp As the action went back and forth, Hart climbed on the ring apron, where Valentine accidentally hit him. Later, Valentine pinned JYD with his feet on the ropes for leverage, which is an illegal maneuver. As a result, Tito Santana ran down to the ring and explained what had happened to the match's official. Merced Solis (born May 10 1953) better known by his Ring name Tito Santana, is a retired Mexican American professional The match was restarted, and JYD eventually won the match by count-out. Valentine, however, kept his title as titles do not change hands through count-out. The following match was a for the WWF Tag Team Championship. The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Nikolai Volkoff and Iron Sheik, accompanied to the ring by Freddie Blassie, challenged the reigning champions, The U.S. Express (Mike Rotundo and Barry Windham), who were accompanied by Lou Albano. Josip Nikolai Peruzović (born October 14 1947) better known by his Ring name of Nikolai Volkoff, is a professional wrestler who is Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri (born March 15, 1943) Khosrow also was the assistant coach of two US Olympic squads in the 1970s Frederick Blassie ( February 8, 1918 &ndash June 2, 2003) better known as "Classy" Freddie Blassie, was an American The US Express was a Professional wrestling Tag team composed of Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham in the World Wrestling Federation Lawrence Michael "Mike" Rotunda (born March 30, 1958) is a former American professional wrestler, perhaps best known under the Barry Windham (born July 4 1960) is a professional wrestler and the son of wrestler Blackjack Mulligan. Louis Vincent Albano (born July 29 1933 in Mount Vernon New York) better known by his Ring name Captain Lou Albano, is an Italian-American The U. S. Express dominated the early part of the match until Volkoff and The Sheik began to gain the offensive advantage over Rotundo. After Rotundo tagged in his partner Windham, Windham performed a bulldog on The Sheik. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. After nearly being pinned, The Sheik hit Windham in the head with Blassie's cane as the referee had his back turned. After Volkloff got the pin, Volkoff and The Sheik were crowned as the new tag champions. [8]
The next match on the card was a $15,000 Body Slam Challenge between André the Giant and Big John Studd, who was accompanied by Bobby Heenan. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing André René Roussimoff (May 19 1946 &ndash January 27 1993 best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and Actor John William Minton ( February 19, 1948 – March 20, 1995) was an American professional wrestler and Actor, Raymond Louis Heenan (born November 1, 1944) better known as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, is a former American Professional The stipulation of the match was that André the Giant had to body slam Studd to win $15,000, and if he failed, he would be forced to retire. After beginning the match in the defensive position, André countered with chops and a headbutt. After weakening his knees with multiple kicks, André was able to lift Studd over his shoulders and execute a body slam to win the match. After André collected his prize money, he threw some of it into the audience. Heenan, however, grabbed the bag holding the remainder of the winnings and ran from ringside. As a result of the match, André was able to continue his undefeated streak unscathed. After all the men had left ringside, it was time for the WWF Women's Championship match between Wendi Richter, managed by singer Cyndi Lauper, and Leilani Kai, managed by former champion The Fabulous Moolah. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the Raw brand of WWE Wendi Richter (born on September 6, 1961 in Dallas Texas) is a former professional wrestler best known for her stint in the World Patricia Karisma-Schroeder (better known by her stage name as Leilani Kai) is a professional wrestler. Mary Lillian Ellison ( July 22 1923 &ndash November 2 2007) better known by her Ring name The Fabulous Moolah, was Shortly after the match began, Moolah grabbed Richter as she was outside on the floor, but Lauper saved her from an attack. Kai then performed a flying crossbody from the top rope, but Richter used Kai's momentum to roll-up Kai in a pinning position. A pinfall, a pin, or a fall (the first term most commonly used in Professional wrestling) is a victory condition in various forms of wrestling With this pin, Richter became the new Women's Champion. [7]
The main event and last match of the night pitted Hulk Hogan, the reigning WWF Champion, and Mr. Terrance "Terry" Gene Bollea (born August 11 1953 better known by his Ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Actor, and retired professional This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE T, accompanied by Jimmy Snuka, against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff, accompanied by Cowboy Bob Orton. James Reiher (born May 18 1943 is an American professional wrestler, and Actor, better known by his ring name of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka Roderick George Toombs (born April 17, 1954) Career After being expelled from junior high and having a falling out with his father Piper hit the Paul Orndorff (born October 29, 1949) is a retired professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation Robert Keith Orton Jr (born November 10, 1950) At WrestleMania he (unsuccessfully interfered in the match between Orton and The Undertaker striking The Undertaker Professional boxer Muhammad Ali was the special guest referee. Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, Biography Early life Cassius Clay Jr was born on January 17 1942 Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing First, Piper, Orndorff, and Orton made their way to the ring as drums and bagpipes played, causing the crowd to boo. Crowd favorites Hogan, Mr. T, and Snuka made their way to the ring next. The match began with Mr. T and Piper in the ring and the two traded blows. Mid-way through the match, all four men began brawling in the ring, and Muhammad Ali punched Piper in an attempt to restore order. After the match's order was restored, Orndorff and Piper had the offensive advantage. As Orndorff locked Hogan into a full nelson, Orton climbed the top rope to attempt to knock out Hogan. A nelson hold (sometimes simply referred to as a nelson) is a Grappling hold which is executed from the backside of the opponent Instead, Orton mistakenly hit Orndorff, and Hogan pinned him to win the match. In frustration, Piper knocked out the other official, Pat Patterson, and went backstage. Pat Patterson may refer to Jacob E "Pat" Patterson, former Mayor of Minden Louisiana Pat [7][9]
Aftermath
Approximately three months after WrestleMania, Nikolai Volkoff and Iron Sheik lost the title back to The U.S. Express (Mike Rotundo and Barry Windham). Josip Nikolai Peruzović (born October 14 1947) better known by his Ring name of Nikolai Volkoff, is a professional wrestler who is Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri (born March 15, 1943) Khosrow also was the assistant coach of two US Olympic squads in the 1970s The US Express was a Professional wrestling Tag team composed of Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham in the World Wrestling Federation Lawrence Michael "Mike" Rotunda (born March 30, 1958) is a former American professional wrestler, perhaps best known under the Barry Windham (born July 4 1960) is a professional wrestler and the son of wrestler Blackjack Mulligan. [10] They held the title until August, when the team of Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine became the new champions. Edward Harrison Leslie (born April 21 1957) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation John Anthony Wisniski Jr (born September 20, 1950) is a retired American professional wrestler, better known as Greg "The Hammer" [10] The duo, later known as The Dream Team, revitalized the WWF's tag team scene and feuded with The British Bulldogs. For the tag-based game see British Bulldogs (game. as the British Bulldog [11]
After André the Giant defeated Big John Studd at the event, Studd formed a tag team with King Kong Bundy, and the duo faced André and Hulk Hogan on a number of occasions. André René Roussimoff (May 19 1946 &ndash January 27 1993 best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and Actor John William Minton ( February 19, 1948 – March 20, 1995) was an American professional wrestler and Actor, Chris Pallies (born November 7 1957) is an American professional wrestler, and Actor. Terrance "Terry" Gene Bollea (born August 11 1953 better known by his Ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Actor, and retired professional [12]
In late 1985, Wendi Richter was defeated by The Fabulous Moolah, losing her WWF Women's Championship in controversial fashion. Wendi Richter (born on September 6, 1961 in Dallas Texas) is a former professional wrestler best known for her stint in the World Mary Lillian Ellison ( July 22 1923 &ndash November 2 2007) better known by her Ring name The Fabulous Moolah, was This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the Raw brand of WWE [4] Moolah, who wrestled as a masked female wrestler known as The Spider Lady, won the title after convincing an official to call the match in her favor, but Richter was unaware of the planned title change. [4] Richter left the WWF shortly after, and Moolah held the title for approximately two years. [4]
In a new storyline after WrestleMania, Roddy Piper began training Cowboy Bob Orton as a boxer. Roderick George Toombs (born April 17, 1954) Career After being expelled from junior high and having a falling out with his father Piper hit the Robert Keith Orton Jr (born November 10, 1950) At WrestleMania he (unsuccessfully interfered in the match between Orton and The Undertaker striking The Undertaker Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, Hulk Hogan accepted a challenge on the behalf of Mr. T to face Orton in match on an episode of Saturday Night's Main Event. Terrance "Terry" Gene Bollea (born August 11 1953 better known by his Ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Actor, and retired professional Mr T (born Laurence Tureaud; May 21 1952) is an American Actor known for his roles as Sgt After Mr. T won the match, Orton and Piper attacked him, leading to a boxing match at WrestleMania II between Piper and Mr. WrestleMania 2 was the second annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (although T. At the second annual WrestleMania, Piper was disqualified in the third round. [6]
Broadcast
The event was viewed by over one million fans through closed circuit television,[1] making it the largest event on closed-circuit television in the United States at the time. Closed-circuit television ( CCTV) is the use of Video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place limited set of monitors [3]
A technical glitch ended the closed circuit broadcast early into the showing at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Mellon Arena (known as Pittsburgh Civic Arena from 1961–1999 and informally known as " The Igloo " is an indoor arena in Pittsburgh To appease angry fans who pelted the screen with garbage, WrestleMania was broadcast in its entirety on a local television station two weeks later. A television station is a type of broadcast station that broadcasts both audio and Video to Television receivers in a particular area
Results
Numbers in parentheses indicate the length of the match.
- Tito Santana defeated The Executioner (4:50)[1]
- Santana forced The Executioner to submit with the figure-four leglock. Merced Solis (born May 10 1953) better known by his Ring name Tito Santana, is a retired Mexican American professional Paul Perschmann Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission.
- King Kong Bundy (with Jimmy Hart) defeated Special Delivery Jones (0:23)[1]
- Bundy pinned Jones after an avalanche and a big splash. Chris Pallies (born November 7 1957) is an American professional wrestler, and Actor. Jimmy Ray Hart Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards * Manager of the Year in 1983 * Best Interviews Conrad Efraim (born in Antigua West Indies) is a former professional wrestler best known as Special Delivery Jones from his time in the World Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw.
- WWF announced the time of the match as nine seconds. [2]
- Ricky Steamboat defeated Matt Borne (4:37)[8]
- Steamboat pinned Borne after a flying crossbody. Richard Henry Blood (born February 28, 1953 in West Point, New York) Matthew "Matt" Wade Osborne (born July 27, 1957 in Ellwood City Pennsylvania) is a Professional wrestler. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler
- David Sammartino (with Bruno Sammartino) fought Brutus Beefcake (with Johnny Valiant) to a double-disqualification (12:43)[8]
- Sammartino and Beefcake wrestled to a double disqualification when Johnny Valiant attacked David Sammartino outside the ring, prompting Bruno Sammarino to respond, ending with all four men brawling in the ring. David Lugogo Sammartino (born September 29, 1960 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is an American professional wrestler. Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino (born October 6 1935 is an Italian former professional wrestler, best known for being the longest-running champion of the Edward Harrison Leslie (born April 21 1957) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation John L Sullivan (Thomas Sullivan World Wide Wrestling Federation | World Wrestling Federation * WWF Hall of Fame
- Junkyard Dog defeated WWF Intercontinental Champion Greg Valentine (with Jimmy Hart) by count-out (7:05)[8]
- Valentine originally pinned JYD with a roll-up while holding onto the ropes for leverage. The nicknames "Junkyard Dog" & "JYD" may also refer to former pro-basketball player Jerome Williams, or Australian Football coach The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. John Anthony Wisniski Jr (born September 20, 1950) is a retired American professional wrestler, better known as Greg "The Hammer" Jimmy Ray Hart Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards * Manager of the Year in 1983 * Best Interviews A pinfall, a pin, or a fall (the first term most commonly used in Professional wrestling) is a victory condition in various forms of wrestling Displeased with the result, Tito Santana came out and told the referee about Valentine's illegal victory causing the match to restart. Merced Solis (born May 10 1953) better known by his Ring name Tito Santana, is a retired Mexican American professional Valentine walked out of the match, giving JYD the win by countout. Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff Valentine retained the Intercontinental Championship.
- Nikolai Volkoff and Iron Sheik (with Freddie Blassie) defeated The U.S. Express (Mike Rotundo and Barry Windham) (with Lou Albano) to win the WWF Tag Team Championship (6:55)[8]
- Volkoff pinned Windham after Sheik hit Windham with Blassie's cane. Josip Nikolai Peruzović (born October 14 1947) better known by his Ring name of Nikolai Volkoff, is a professional wrestler who is Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri (born March 15, 1943) Khosrow also was the assistant coach of two US Olympic squads in the 1970s Frederick Blassie ( February 8, 1918 &ndash June 2, 2003) better known as "Classy" Freddie Blassie, was an American The US Express was a Professional wrestling Tag team composed of Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham in the World Wrestling Federation Lawrence Michael "Mike" Rotunda (born March 30, 1958) is a former American professional wrestler, perhaps best known under the Barry Windham (born July 4 1960) is a professional wrestler and the son of wrestler Blackjack Mulligan. Louis Vincent Albano (born July 29 1933 in Mount Vernon New York) better known by his Ring name Captain Lou Albano, is an Italian-American The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment.
- André the Giant defeated Big John Studd (with Bobby Heenan) in a $15,000 Body Slam Challenge (5:53)[7]
- André the Giant body slammed the "unslammable" Big John Studd to win the match. André René Roussimoff (May 19 1946 &ndash January 27 1993 best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and Actor John William Minton ( February 19, 1948 – March 20, 1995) was an American professional wrestler and Actor, Raymond Louis Heenan (born November 1, 1944) better known as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, is a former American Professional Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of After the match, André began to throw the money into the crowd to Heenan's dismay, who eventually got the bag back.
- The stipulations of the match were that if André had failed to slam Studd, that he would be forced to retire from wrestling.
- Wendi Richter (with Cyndi Lauper) defeated Leilani Kai (with The Fabulous Moolah) to win the WWF Women's Championship (6:12)[7]
- Richter defeated Kai after reversing Kai's flying crossbody into a pin. Wendi Richter (born on September 6, 1961 in Dallas Texas) is a former professional wrestler best known for her stint in the World Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22 1953 is an American Grammy - and Emmy award winning Singer-songwriter and Patricia Karisma-Schroeder (better known by her stage name as Leilani Kai) is a professional wrestler. Mary Lillian Ellison ( July 22 1923 &ndash November 2 2007) better known by her Ring name The Fabulous Moolah, was This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the Raw brand of WWE
- Hulk Hogan and Mr. T (with Jimmy Snuka) defeated Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff (with Cowboy Bob Orton) (with Muhammad Ali as special guest referee) (13:13)[7]
- Hogan pinned Orndorff after Orton accidentally hit Orndorff with his cast. Terrance "Terry" Gene Bollea (born August 11 1953 better known by his Ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Actor, and retired professional Mr T (born Laurence Tureaud; May 21 1952) is an American Actor known for his roles as Sgt James Reiher (born May 18 1943 is an American professional wrestler, and Actor, better known by his ring name of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka Roderick George Toombs (born April 17, 1954) Career After being expelled from junior high and having a falling out with his father Piper hit the Paul Orndorff (born October 29, 1949) is a retired professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation Robert Keith Orton Jr (born November 10, 1950) At WrestleMania he (unsuccessfully interfered in the match between Orton and The Undertaker striking The Undertaker Biography Early life Cassius Clay Jr was born on January 17 1942 Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f g h Brian Shields. Main Event: WWE in the Raging 80s (p. 148)
- ^ a b c WrestleMania I Facts/Stats. WWE. com. Retrieved on 2008-10-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees
- ^ a b c d e f John Powell. WrestleMania: The Dynasty Begins. SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-05-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance.
- ^ a b c d Chris Schramm (October 5, 1998). Moolah: Twenty-eight years was the reign. SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-05-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ Lelani Kai's reign (1). WWE. com. Retrieved on 2008-05-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ a b John Milner (March 22, 2005). Rowdy Roddy Piper. SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-05-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
- ^ a b c d e f Brian Shields. Main Event: WWE in the Raging 80s (p. 150)
- ^ a b c d e f Brian Shields. Main Event: WWE in the Raging 80s (p. 149)
- ^ SummerSlam 1988: Main Event. WWE. com. Retrieved on 2008-05-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
- ^ a b Title history: World Tag Team. WWE. com. Retrieved on 2008-05-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ John Powell (December 8, 1998). Valentine still "hammering" away. SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-05-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
- ^ Hall of Fame: Big John Studd. WWE. com. Retrieved on 2008-05-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
References
- Brian Shields (4th Edition 2006). Main Event: WWE in the Raging 80s. Pocket Books, 148–150. ISBN 9781416532576.
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