Week #22Big House Show
May 20, 1985 - Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY Bout #1: WWF World Tag Team Championship Match
The US Express vs. The Hart Foundation (c)
- A great bout here, as the former champs tried to get their belts back. The Hart Foundation battled back and The Anvil scored the pinfall after a Hart Attack on Mike.
Bout #2:
Junkyard Dog vs. Bob Orton, Jr
- Orton was aggressive from the start and used his Superplex to secure the win.
Bout #3: Special Inter-promotional Bout
The British Bulldogs vs. Tiger Mask & The Cobra
- This bout was nothing but non-stop action. It was back and forth, as these 4 top junior heavyweights awed the fans at MSG. The bell rang at the 20 minute mark to signal the time limit, thus causing the bout to be a draw. The fans applauded these 4 men for their amazing effort.
Bout #4:
Adrian Adonis vs. Tony Atlas
- The complete opposite of the last match, these two big men pounded on each other. Adonis scored the win with his DDT.
Bout #5: WWF Intercontinental Championship Match
"Macho Man" Randy Savage (w/ Miss Elizabeth) vs. Ricky Steamboat (c)
- The fans at MSG tonight were in for another treat, as both men put on a great match. Savage grew more and more frustrated, as he was unable to score the pinfall on Steamboat. Savage grabbed a chair and nailed Steamboat, causing the ref to call for the DQ. Steamboat retained his gold, but was left laying.
Bout #6: Inter-promotional Match
Andre the Giant & Jimmy Snuka vs. Antonio Inoki & Bad News Allen
- This match did not disappoint, as all 4 men looked great. In the end, Inoki nailed his Enzuigiri on Snuka for the win.
Bout #7:
Paul Orndorff vs. Roddy Piper (w/ Bob Orton)
- Back and forth early, but Paul nailed a Piledriver. Orton pulled Piper out of the ring and they took off to the back. The ref counted 10 and awarded the bout via countout to Mr. Wonderful.
Bout #8:
Terry Funk vs. Blackjack Mulligan
- These two started before the bell and it was a brawl through out. Terry nailed Blackjack in the face with his branding iron and scored the win.
Bout #9: WWF World Championship Match
Jesse "The Body" Ventura vs. "Superstar" Billy Graham
- Another great bout here in the main event, as these two stars battled for the gold. Adonis rushed the ring, but Graham nailed him with a huge clothesline and then locked Ventura in his Bearhug. Jesse had no choice but to submit. After the bout, Adonis grabbed a chair and nailed Graham. Junkyard Dog came out with his chain in hand and cleared the ring.