1989

WWF Saturday Night's Main Event on NBC Aired January 7, 1989 (Taped December 7, 1988) Tampa, FL No review yet. Hair vs Hair: Brutus Beefcake vs Ron Bass Hulk Hogan vs Akeem WWF Intercontinental Title: Ultimate Warrior (c) vs Honky Tonk Man Tito Santana vs Red Rooster Mr. Perfect vs Koko B. Ware Bold matches are PWO recommended.

World Wrestling Federation Superstars of Wrestling Aired January 7, 1989 (Taped December 6, 1988) The Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL Demolition vs Iron Mike Sharpe & Rusty Brooks WWF Update: Big John Studd is back in the WWF and will be part of the Royal Rumble Ted Dibiase (w/ Virgil) vs Scott Casey Jake Roberts vs Pete Sanchez Big Bossman (w/ Slick) vs Bill Mulkey Brain Busters (w/ Bobby Heenan) vs Tim Horner & George South Brother Love show w/ Brutus Beefcake Royal Rumble Report Greg Valentine & Honky Tonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) vs Hart Foundation - Honky nails Bret in the back of the head…

National Wrestling Alliance World Championship Wrestling Aired January 14, 1989 WTBS Studios, Atlanta, GA Barry Windham (w/ J.J. Dillon) vs Eddie Gilbert - Ric Flair comes out to join Dillon midway through the bout. INT: J.J. Dillon INT: Dusty Rhodes Michael Hayes vs Paul Lee - Steve Casey comes out to watch INT: Michael Hayes & JYD - they are coming after the US tag team titles. Kevin Sullivan & Steve Williams (w/ Mike Rotundo) vs Randy Hogan & Mike Collins INT: Varsity Club (Kevin Sullivan & Steve Williams & Mike Rotundo) - Sullivan & Williams challenge the Road Warriors. Road War…

World Wrestling Federation Superstars of Wrestling Aired January 14, 1989 (Taped December 6, 1988) The Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL Rockers vs Trent Knight & Rusty Riddle WWF Update: Recap of Hulk Hogan vs Akeem from Saturday Night’s Main Event King Haku (w/ Bobby Heenan) vs Jose Luis Rivers Tito Santana vs Red Rooster (w/ Bobby Heenan) (from Saturday Night’s Main Event) Ultimate Warrior vs Jose Estrada Brother Love show w/ Greg Valentine & Honky Tonk Man & Jimmy Hart Royal Rumble Report Bushwhackers vignette Dino Bravo (w/ Frenchy Martin) vs Omar Atlas Bold matches are PWO recom…

National Wrestling Alliance World Championship Wrestling Aired January 21, 1989 WTBS Studios, Atlanta, GA INT: Eddie Gilbert - confirms his mystery partner is here. Michael Hayes vs Russian Assassin II (w/ Paul Jones & Russian Assassin I) Butch Reed (w/ J.J. Dillon) vs George South INT: Mike Rotundo & Kevin Sullivan Kevin Sullivan & Mike Rotundo vs Randy Hogan & Gene Miller INT: Eddie Gilbert - incl. clips of last weeks beatdown by the Horsemen Ric Flair & Barry Windham (w/ J.J. Dillon) vs Eddie Gilbert & Ricky Steamboat INT: Ricky Steamboat & Eddie Gilbert - after getting the pin…

World Wrestling Federation Superstars of Wrestling Aired January 21, 1989 (Taped January 3, 1989) Von Braun Civic Center, Huntsville, AL Jim Duggan vs Rusty Riddle - during the match Dino Bravo and Frenchy Martin come to ringside and walk round it waving the Quebec flag WWF Update: Recap of the Red Rooster and Bobby Heenan from Saturday Night’s Main Event and then of the Rooster getting jumped by the Brooklyn Brawler on the set of Prime Time Wrestling. Bushwhackers (Luke Williams & Butch Miller) vs Tom Stone & Jerry Price Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) vs Josh Stroud INT: Big John Studd - is back in the WWF, bigger and …

National Wrestling Alliance Main Event Aired January 22, 1989 The Omni, Atlanta, GA Larry Zbyszko vs Kendall Windham Rick Steiner vs Mike Rotundo (w/ Kevin Sullivan) (jip, from 1/14 World Championship Wrestling) Kevin Sullivan vs Eddie Gilbert Original Midnight Express (w/ Paul E. Dangerously) vs Midnight Express (w/ Jim Cornette) Bold matches are PWO recommended

National Wrestling Alliance World Championship Wrestling Aired January 28, 1989 WTBS Studios, Atlanta, GA INT: Ricky Steamboat - brings out his wife and son, and says that securing their future is the reason for his goal to become World Champion. Michael Hayes & JYD vs Max McGiver & Bob Emory INT: Butch Reed & J.J. Dillon Butch Reed (w/ J.J. Dillon) vs Allen Kinsey Kendall Windham vs George South - Barry Windham comes to the commentary position to watch his brother Eddie Gilbert vs Agent Steele Steve Williams & Mike Rotundo (w/ Kevin Sullivan) vs Mike Jackson & Trent Knight - Lex Luger comes o…

World Wrestling Federation Superstars of Wrestling Aired January 28, 1989 (Taped January 3, 1989) Von Braun Civic Center, Huntsville, AL Demolition vs Tommy Causey & Alan Kinsey WWF Update: Rcap of the ‘Super Posedown’ from the Royal Rumble Mr Perfect vs Paul Bryant Hercules vs Tony Burton Brain Busters (w/ Bobby Heenan) vs Tim Horner & Jose Luis Rivera - good squash that the jobbers controlled until the finish Brother Love show w/ Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage & Elizabeth - to promote the match against the Twin Towers on the Main Event. Love says that he is a perceptive man and there doesn’t appear to be …

National Wrestling Alliance World Championship Wrestling Aired February 4, 1989 WTBS Studios, Atlanta, GA INT: Eddie Gilbert - incl. clips of last week’s attack on him Kevin Sullivan & Steve Williams vs George South & Bob Emory INT: Ricky Steamboat The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) vs Trent Knight & Eddie Sweat INT: Barry Windham & Ric Flair & Hiro Matsuda Abdullah the Butcher (w/ Gary Hart) vs Dave Heath Rick Steiner vs Pretty Boy Lloyd INT: Varsity Club (Kevin Sullivan & Steve Williams & Mike Rotundo) Barry & Kendall Windham (w/ Hiro Matsuda) vs Mike Jus…

World Wrestling Federation Superstars of Wrestling Aired February 4, 1989 (Taped January 3, 1989) Von Braun Civic Center, Huntsville, AL Ultimate Warrior vs Dale Veasey WWF Update: Recap of King Haku vs Harley Race from Royal Rumble Bret Hart vs Danny Davis (w/ Jimmy Hart) - Jimmy tries to attack Bret after the match but he just gets slapped and chopped before fleeing Big Bossman (w/ Slick) vs Rick Allen Red Rooster vs ? Jacques & Raymond Rougeau (w/ Jimmy Hart) vs Mark Bow (Mark Young) & Dave Stoudimiere Brother Love show w/ Jake Roberts - Love says that he has recently had Andre the Giant on his show …

National Wrestling Alliance World Championship Wrestling Aired February 11, 1989 WTBS Studios, Atlanta, GA Lex Luger vs Kip Montana INT: Jim Cornette & Midnight Express - Cornette promises to send Paul E. Dangerously packing from the NWA in the ‘loser of the pin leaves town’ match Butch Reed (w/ Hiro Matsuda) vs Trent Knight INT: Lex Luger Dick Murdoch & Michael Hayes vs Mike Thor & Ric Allen Road Warriors & Paul Ellering vs Varsity Club (Kevin Sullivan & Steve Williams & Mike Rotundo) (from 2/11 Championship Wrestling) INT: Varsity Club Rick Steiner vs Pretty Boy Lloyd INT: Pau…

World Wrestling Federation Superstars of Wrestling Aired February 11, 1989 (Taped January 24, 1989) Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, AZ Mega Powers vs Twin Towers (extended highlights, from the Main Event) - incl. all the post-match dressing room action WWF Update: Hulk Hogan says that after what went down on the Main Event and when Randy Savage laid him out with the title belt, it took the love he had and turned it to hate. He says that he doesn’t want Elizabeth, he never wanted her, and all he wants from Savage is his WWF title. Real good interview. Honky Tonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) vs Sam Houston Ted Dibiase & Virgil go to …

National Wrestling Alliance Main Event Aired February 12, 1989 Civic Center, Albany, GA & Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta, GA Dick Murdoch vs Keith Steinborn Sting & Michael Hayes vs Ric Flair & Barry Windham (w/ Hiro Matsuda) Bold matches are PWO recommended

National Wrestling Alliance World Championship Wrestling Aired February 18, 1989 WTBS Studios, Atlanta, GA INT: Rick Steamboat Midnight Express (w/ Jim Cornette) vs Billy Holiday & David Heath - Paul E. Dangerously comes out to the commentary position INT: Kevin Sullivan & Dan Spivey & Steve Williams & Mike Rotundo Dan Spivey (w/ Kevin Sullivan & Mike Rotundo & Steve Williams) vs Tony Suber INT: Lex Luger Rick Steamboat vs Jerry Price Road Warriors (w/ Paul Ellering) vs Ned Brady & Julio Barrera INT: Road Warriors & Paul Ellering Sting vs Max McGyver - Butch Reed comes o…

World Wrestling Federation Superstars of Wrestling Aired February 18, 1989 (Taped January 24, 1989) Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, AZ Jake Roberts vs Barry Horowitz WWF Update: Wrestlemania V update where Gene Okerlund says that a number of matches have been signed and confirms that the main event will be Randy Savage defending the World title against Hulk Hogan. Brain Busters (w/ Bobby Heenan) vs Rockers - bout never gets underway as the teams start brawling as soon as the Rockers enter the ring WWF Wipeout: Mr Perfect Ted Dibiase & Virgil go to check on the progress being made on his belt. Dibiase’s not happy and h…

National Wrestling Alliance World Championship Wrestling Aired February 25, 1989 WTBS Studios, Atlanta, GA Clip of Ricky Steamboat getting his arm raised at the Chi-Town Rumble and being crowned the new World champion Junkyard Dog & Michael Hayes vs The Nightmare & El Negro - Hiro Matsuda comes out to watch the match Butch Reed (w/ Hiro Matsuda) vs Chris Powers Clips of the title matches from the Chi-Town Rumble - Rick Steiner vs Mike Rotundo, Barry Windham vs Lex Luger, Road Warriors vs Kevin Sullivan & Steve Williams and Ric Flair vs Ricky Steamboat INT: Rick Steiner - from Chi-Town Rumble where he introduces hi…

World Wrestling Federation Superstars of Wrestling Aired February 25, 1989 (Taped January 24, 1989) Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, AZ Red Rooster vs Mr Perfect - the Rooster gets counted-out, leaving the ring to fight with the Brooklyn Brawler after the Brawler had interfered in the match. WWF Update: Gene Okerlund announces that four more matches have been signed for Wrestlemania. Ted Dibiase & Virgil (with Ted sporting a Dracula style cape) return to the jewellers to collect his custom made Million Dollar Belt Ultimate Warrior vs Dusty Wolfe Nintendo Entertainment System presents the Bushwhackers Jacques &…

National Wrestling Alliance Main Event Aired March 26, 1989 Civic Center, Albany, GA & The Omni, Atlanta, GA Great Mota (w/ Gary Hart) vs Mike Justice INT: Eddie Gilbert & Rick Steiner & Missy Hyatt Sting vs Butch Reed (w/ Hiro Matsuda) Samoan Swat Team (w/ Paul E. Dangerously) vs Midnight Express (w/ Jim Cornette) Bold matches are PWO recommended

National Wrestling Alliance World Championship Wrestling Aired March 4, 1989 WTBS Studios, Atlanta, GA Rick Steiner & Eddie Gilbert (w/ Missy Hyatt) vs Rip Morgan & Mike Thor INT: Iron Sheik - demonstrates the Iranian dumbbells, and challenges any American to duplicate what he can do. Iron Sheik vs Cougar Jay INT: Paul E. Dangerously - announces that he will have a weekly talk show segment called The Danger Zone. The Danger Zone w/ Ric Flair & Hiro Matsuda - Flair states that he has a major announcement for next week and will also wrestle on the show. INT: Ricky Steamboat Mike Rotunda (w/ Kevin Sulliva…

World Wrestling Federation Superstars of Wrestling Aired March 4, 1989 (Taped February 15, 1989) Broome County Veteran’s Memorial Arena, Binghamton, NY Demolition vs Barry Horowitz & Barry Hardy WWF Update: the full card for Wrestlemania V has been finalised. Gene Okerlund runs down the card and also announces the return of Piper’s Pit on the show. Rick Rude (w/ Bobby Heenan) vs Bill London WWF Wipeout: Jim Duggan Hart Foundation vs Tony Durante & Gary Wolfe (The Pitbulls) Brooklyn Brawler (w/ Bobby Heenan) vs Mario Mancini INT: Randy Savage - says Hulk Hogan made a lot of promises to him when the Mega Po…

National Wrestling Alliance World Championship Wrestling Aired March 11, 1989 WTBS Studios, Atlanta, GA INT: Kevin Sullivan & Mike Rotunda & Dan Spivey - they confirm the $10,000 challenge that they made last week and then show the money. They also reiterate that the TV title is only on the line for the first 10 minutes and say that they are putting the money up as Rotunda wants competition and competition makes him better. Midnight Express (w/ Jim Cornette) vs The Raider & Bob Cook INT: Jim Cornette & Midnight Express Iron Sheik vs George South The Danger Zone w/ Lex Luger - they are joined by Michael Hayes …

WWF Saturday Night's Main Event on NBC Aired March 11, 1989 (Taped February 16, 1989) Hershey, PA No review yet. Brutus Beefcake vs Rick Rude Hulk Hogan vs Bad News Brown Ted DiBiase vs Blue Blazer Brain Busters (Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard) vs Rockers (Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty) Red Rooster vs Brooklyn Brawler Bold matches are PWO recommended.

World Wrestling Federation Superstars of Wrestling Aired March 11, 1989 (Taped February 15, 1989) Broome County Veteran’s Memorial Arena, Binghamton, NY Jake Roberts vs John Zieglar WWF Update: Sensational Sherri’s Spring Fashion show Greg Valentine & Honky Tonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart) vs Tim Horner & Dave Stoudimiere Blue Blazer vs Gino Carabello INT: Randy Savage - says he remembers the last time the Mega Powers were together where as usual he was taking care of business in the ring, whilst Hulk Hogan was holding the tag rope waiting to seize his first opportunity to come into the ring and start grand standing. He say…

National Wrestling Alliance World Championship Wrestling Aired March 18, 1989 WTBS Studios, Atlanta, GA INT: Gary Hart & Hiro Matsuda - they introduce The Great Mota Eddie Gilbert & Rick Steiner (w/ Missy Hyatt) vs The Enforcer & Max McGiver INT: Sting Samoan Swat Team (w/ Paul E. Dangerously) vs Mike Justice & Rick Allen INT: Kevin Sullivan & Mike Rotunda & Steve Williams & Dan Spivey - they are accompanied by Chip, the Personal Accountant of the Varsity Club, who is looking after Rotunda’s $10,000. Ranger Ross vs Lee Scott The Danger Zone w/ Junkyard Dog INT: Ranger Ross …