May 11, 20169 yr comment_5752253 The 2/7/2000 episode of Raw ending in the ten man tag comes to mind, though I haven't seen it since the original airing. I think it would be a worthy suggestion to glance at whether subsequent tv suffered or thrived after a particularly hot show. What was the aftermath? Reunion Arena, right? Kane appears at the end? Hottest Raw match ever. Place was just coming unglued.
May 11, 20169 yr comment_5752254 I actually really hate that UWF triple-title-change episode. The Gordy forfeiture is just so weird and nonsensical that I don't even care what the real story is anymore, whether it was a legit injury or Watts trying to put the Freebirds in their place or what. Having Gang wrestle another match later on just makes things worse. And Leroy Brown and Bill Irwin are like the ultimate who-gives-a-fuck tag champions. Savanah Jack was a bit of a who-gives-a-fuck TV Champ too, but I thought it was still a hot show.
May 11, 20169 yr comment_5752258 There was an episode of JCP Worldwide in 1986 that had MX v RR,a Nikita Magnum best of 7 and Flair v Dusty. Not sure of the date but that's hard to top. September 20, 1986 That episode was 8/23/86. I prefer the later one with: R&R & Dusty vs MX & Bubba (bunkhouse) A Landell squash Magnum vs Nikita, 2/3 Falls
May 11, 20169 yr comment_5752262 There was an episode of JCP Worldwide in 1986 that had MX v RR,a Nikita Magnum best of 7 and Flair v Dusty. Not sure of the date but that's hard to top. September 20, 1986 That episode was 8/23/86. I prefer the later one with:R&R & Dusty vs MX & Bubba (bunkhouse) A Landell squash Magnum vs Nikita, 2/3 Falls I remember that one too. I had a small window of access to the world wides living in NJ but they ran for a little bit on a UHF station. The bunkhoyse match involved some powder if I recall properly. Was the Nikita Magnum match the finals of the best of 7 or Magnums rematch?
May 11, 20169 yr comment_5752273 The episode of Raw in '97 with the Hart-Austin street fight deserves another mention. Just a really captivating couple of hours of television where they were trying things that seem cliche now but they hadn't tried yet at the time. The follow-up the next week with Pillman going all evangelical is a worthy mention too.
May 12, 20169 yr comment_5752452 I remember that one too. I had a small window of access to the world wides living in NJ but they ran for a little bit on a UHF station. The bunkhoyse match involved some powder if I recall properly. Was the Nikita Magnum match the finals of the best of 7 or Magnums rematch?It's the rematch.
May 12, 20169 yr comment_5752464 The episode of Raw in '97 with the Hart-Austin street fight deserves another mention. Just a really captivating couple of hours of television where they were trying things that seem cliche now but they hadn't tried yet at the time. The follow-up the next week with Pillman going all evangelical is a worthy mention too. That seemed so fresh and exciting at the time. No idea what I'd think about that now, but yeah, it was some damn good TV back then. Most fun I had watching WWF TV was during that time, up until SummerSlam 98.
May 15, 20169 yr Author comment_5752925 I want to thank everybody for the contributions, we got to read many of them on the show, which is now available at the following link:http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/rvynm6/SCG_Radio_83_-_Favourite_Wrestling_TV_Episodes.mp3Join us for our show on Favourite Episodes of Wrestling Television, as we reflect on some amazing programming, looking at what made the shows special and examine what sticks in people's minds. Taking your nominations, we talk WWF Raw with Austin Vs. McMahon, the Austin/Hart Streetfight, the WWF Draft, THAT 10-Man tag, The Alliance angle, Jericho Vs. HHH, WCW Nitro with the Russo/Bischoff merger, Goldberg Vs. Hogan, the nWo backstage at Disney, the Fingerpoke of Doom, Mid South Wrestling with Flair Vs. DiBiase, Saturday Night's Main Event with the Mega Powers Exploding, and many many more excellent candidates. A fun show this week, check it out!
May 16, 20169 yr comment_5753050 This is a tough question because it involves everything from the spark to the fire of a lot programs. Tough question when you really think about it. It's easier to name a great episode with a great match or matches attached to it. It's another thing if it's an angle and/or angles.
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