WWF TV January-August 1980

The Hangman vs. Angelo Gomez (6/17/80)

 

This is Hangman's first WWF TV match and he squashes Gomez with a promo from Blassie at ringside afterwards.

 

Harley Race vs. Jose Estrada (6/17/80)

 

This is one of the rare Race appearances on WWF TV and this was a nifty little match with Race winning using a Tombstone Piledriver after a modified Pedigree.

 

Next we get a promo from Blassie & Hogan talking about wanting Andre. (6/17/80)

 

Sgt. Slaughter vs. Mark Pole (7/29/80)

 

This is Sarge's 2nd WWF TV match and he takes care of Pole easily.

 

"Incredible" Hulk Hogan vs. Charlie Brown (1/23/80)

 

Easy squash for the green Hulk.

 

Then we get promos from Albano, Backlund, Zbyszko for the 7/19/80 show in Baltimore.

 

The Fabulous Moolah & Beverly Shade vs. Kandi Malloy & Peggy Lee (7/29/80)

 

This is JIP.

 

Larry Zbyszko vs. El Olympico (5/6/80)

 

The fans HATED Larry here and he takes it out on Olympico by slamming him on the concrete floor then winning by countout.

 

Next we get promos from Albano, Samoans, Bruno, Zbyszko for the 6/7/80 show in Baltimore.

 

Then we get an interview with Bruno & Arnold Skaaland talking about his interest in Rick McGraw which didn't last long. (5/7/80)

 

Next we get promos from Albano, Samoans, Bruno, Zbyszko for the 6/7/80 show in Baltimore.

 

Then we get promos from Blassie, Backlund, Wizard, Patera for the 9/13/80 Cap Centre show.

 

Next we get promos from Albano, Samoans, Atlas, Patera, Wizard for the 5/31/80 Cap Centre show.

 

Larry Zbyszko vs. Frank Williams (7/9/80)

 

Easy win for Larry.

 

Then we get some fun George Michael narration over Cap Centre highlights.

 

The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika) vs. Dominic DeNucci & Rene Goulet (5/7/80)

 

Lots of schtick here with Albano and Samoans including Sika eating Albano's cigar and eventually DeNucci snaps and attacks Albano on the floor then uses chairs on the Samoans as he got counted out. Very fun segment for WWF TV at the time.

 

Next we get promos from Albano, Samoans, Bruno, Zbyszko for the 8/16/80 Cap Centre show.

 

Rick McGraw vs. Tor Kamata (7/9/80)

 

This is a rare 10:00 TV time limit draw for WWF TV and a good showcase for McGraw.

 

Sgt. Slaughter vs. Kid Sharkey (8/20/80)

 

Easy win for Sarge and Bruno interviews him & Wizard at ringside afterwards.

 

Then we get promos from Zbyszko & Atlas for the 5/31/80 Cap Centre show