Daily Time Capsule

August 29, 1988 - The Inaugural WWF SummerSlam Rocks Madison Square Garden

Hey!

Welcome to We love the Eighties Community!

Thanks for visiting our 80s paradise. Here, we celebrate everything that made the 1980s unforgettable, including music, movies, television, fashion, video games, and pop culture. Explore our Retro Rewind flashbacks, join the discussions, and share your favorite memories. You can view a few threads as a guest, but to unlock full access, you will need to register. 🕹️ Ready to join in? Register today and become part of our eighties community.
Register Log in
Pete

Pete

Mr. Eighties
Joined
Apr 29, 2023
Messages
11,028
Reaction score
470
Credits
75
IMG_2576.jpeg
​
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 DiBiase. This electrifying match set the tone for what would become one of the WWF’s (now WWE) most anticipated annual events, solidifying SummerSlam as a cornerstone of wrestling entertainment.
 
Back
Top