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  1. On This Day: June 17, 1985 - The U.S. Express Regains WWF Tag Team Gold

    On This Day: June 17, 1985 - The U.S. Express Regains WWF Tag Team Gold

    On this day June 17, 1985, Barry Windham and Mike Rotundo, known as the U.S. Express, defeated the Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff to win the WWF Tag Team Championship. The patriotic team of Windham and Rotundo had previously lost the titles to the foreign villains at WrestleMania just a few...
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    • Category: On This Day in 80s TV
  2. On This Day: June 10, 1983 – Harley Race Defeats Ric Flair for the NWA Heavyweight Championship

    On This Day: June 10, 1983 – Harley Race Defeats Ric Flair for the NWA Heavyweight Championship

    On this day June 10, 1983, Harley Race defeated Ric Flair at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. The match was a best of three falls bout, following the classic format used for many major title matches in that era. This marked Race’s seventh...
  3. On This Day: June 2, 1987 – Honky Tonk Man Defeats Ricky Steamboat for the WWF Intercontinental

    On This Day: June 2, 1987 – Honky Tonk Man Defeats Ricky Steamboat for the WWF Intercontinental

    On this day June 2, 1987, the Honky Tonk Man defeated Ricky The Dragon Steamboat for the WWF Intercontinental Championship during an episode of Superstars of Wrestling. The match was taped at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. The title change came as a surprise to many fans...
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    • Category: On This Day in 80s TV
  4. On This Day: May 26, 1987 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express Won the NWA Tag Team Championship

    On This Day: May 26, 1987 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express Won the NWA Tag Team Championship

    On this day May 26, 1987, The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express defeated Manny Fernandez and Rick Rude to capture the NWA World Tag Team Championship in a high energy matchup that thrilled wrestling fans. Known for their fast paced style and underdog charisma, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson were already fan...
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    • Category: On This Day in 80s TV
  5. On This Day: May 11, 1985 - First WWF Saturday Night's Main Event Airs on NBC

    On This Day: May 11, 1985 - First WWF Saturday Night's Main Event Airs on NBC

    On May 11, 1985, the first episode of WWF Saturday Night's Main Event premiered on NBC, marking a major moment in the crossover between professional wrestling and mainstream entertainment. Airing in place of Saturday Night Live, the show brought wrestling to a national audience during late night...
  6. On This Day: May 6, 1984 - Kerry Von Erich Defeats Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title

    On This Day: May 6, 1984 - Kerry Von Erich Defeats Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title

    On this day May 6, 1984, Kerry Von Erich defeated Ric Flair in Irving, Texas to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in front of a packed crowd at Texas Stadium. The event was held in honor of Kerry’s late brother David Von Erich and became one of the most emotional and memorable moments...
  7. On This Day: April 17, 1984 – The North South Connection Won the WWF Tag Team Championship

    On This Day: April 17, 1984 – The North South Connection Won the WWF Tag Team Championship

    On this day April 17, 1984, The North South Connection, made up of Adrian Adonis and Dick Murdoch, defeated The Soul Patrol — Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson to win the WWF Tag Team Championship. The match marked a major shift in the tag team division as the powerhouse team of Adonis and Murdoch...
  8. On This Day: April 2 1989 WrestleMania V Took Place at Trump Plaza

    On This Day: April 2 1989 WrestleMania V Took Place at Trump Plaza

    On this day April 2 1989 WrestleMania V took place at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City New Jersey and delivered one of the most iconic main events in wrestling history. Hulk Hogan faced off against Randy Macho Man Savage in a high energy match for the WWF Heavyweight Championship. Billed as The...
  9. On This Day: March 31 1985 The First WrestleMania Took Place at Madison Square Garden

    On This Day: March 31 1985 The First WrestleMania Took Place at Madison Square Garden

    On this day March 31 1985 the very first WrestleMania was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event was a huge gamble for the WWF but it paid off big and became the launchpad for professional wrestling’s explosion into pop culture. The main event featured Hulk Hogan and Mr T...
  10. On This Day: March 27 1988 WrestleMania IV Crowned Randy Macho Man Savage as WWF Champion

    On This Day: March 27 1988 WrestleMania IV Crowned Randy Macho Man Savage as WWF Champion

    On this day March 27 1988 WrestleMania IV took place in Atlantic City New Jersey delivering one of the most memorable nights in 80s wrestling. The main event saw Randy Macho Man Savage defeat The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase to win the WWF Heavyweight Championship in the final round of a...
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  11. The WWF Admitted That Wrestling is an Exhibition, Not a Sport in 1989

    The WWF Admitted That Wrestling is an Exhibition, Not a Sport in 1989

    On this day, February 10, 1989, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) made a historic and controversial admission that professional wrestling is an exhibition, not a legitimate sport. It didn't take a rocket scientist to know but still. This revelation was a strategic move by the company, aimed...
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    On this day September 13, 1986: The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 13, 1986, The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) made its debut, becoming one of the most unique and colorful shows of the 80s. GLOW brought a mix of professional wrestling and over-the-top characters to TV screens across America. With its outrageous personas, sketch...
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    WWF Superstars of Wrestling Premiered September 6, 1986

    On this day September 6, 1986, WWF Superstars of Wrestling made its debut in syndication, marking the start of what would become one of the most iconic wrestling shows of the era. Running for an impressive 16 seasons, the show brought larger-than-life wrestling stars like Hulk Hogan, Randy...
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    August 29, 1988 - The Inaugural WWF SummerSlam Rocks Madison Square Garden

    On this day August 29, 1988, the very first WWF SummerSlam took place at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event marked a historic moment in professional wrestling, with the main event featuring Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage teaming up to defeat André the Giant and Ted...
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    August 24, 1985: The Dream Team Claims the WWF Tag Team Championship

    On this day August 24, 1985, the wrestling duo known as The Dream Team, consisting of Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine, captured the WWF Tag Team Championship in a thrilling match. They defeated The U.S. Express, made up of Barry Windham and Mike Rotundo, in a bout that has since become a...
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    Pro Wrestler Bruiser Brody Dies at Age 42 - July 17, 1988

    On this day, July 17, 1988, professional wrestler Bruiser Brody, known for his wild persona and fierce style, tragically died at the age of 42 from stab wounds. He was attacked by fellow wrestler José González in a locker room before a match in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Brody’s death shocked the...

  17. No Holds Barred (1989)

    Title: No Holds Barred Tagline: No Ring. No Ref. No Rules. Genre: Action,Drama Director: Thomas J. Wright Cast: Hulk Hogan,Tommy Lister Jr.,Joan Severance,Kurt Fuller,David Paymer,Jesse Ventura,Gene Okerlund,Howard Finkel,Stan Hansen,Mark Pellegrino,Bill Henderson,Charles...

  18. WWF Prime Time Wrestling (1985)

    Title: WWF Prime Time Wrestling Creator: Vince McMahon Cast: Hulk Hogan,Curt Hennig,Vince McMahon,Ric Flair,André Roussimoff,Elizabeth Hulette,Khosrow Vaziri First aired: Dec 31, 1984 Last air date: Jan 3, 1993 Overview: WWF Prime Time Wrestling was a professional wrestling...
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    80s Wrestling

    Who were your favorite wrestlers from the 80s? Mine were Andre the Giant, Hacksaw Jim Dugan, George the Animal Steel and Rick Rude.
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