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Post by Lee on Nov 18, 2023 14:40:57 GMT -5
World Wrestling Federation
January 5th, 1980 – Show # 01
New York City, New York
Madison Square Garden
Main Event
WWF World Heavyweight Championship Match
Bob Backlund -versus- Missing Link
WWF World Championship Tag Team Match
Tony Garea and Larry Zbyszko -versus- U.S. Express
Singles Match
Don Muraco -versus- Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka
Special Ladies Match
Shirley Black -versus- Debbie Malenko
Singles Match
Big Bully Busick -versus- Thunderbolt Patterson
Singles Match
Baron Von Raschke -versus- Hillbilly Jim
Opening Match
Koko Ware -versus- George "The Animal" Steele
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Post by Lee on Nov 18, 2023 19:16:29 GMT -5
World Wrestling Federation
January 5th, 1980 – Show # 01
New York City, New York
Madison Square Garden
1. Koko Ware -versus- George "The Animal" Steele
Decent opener. Koko Ware tossed him to the floor and gave him a jumping elbow to the head from the apron. He then hit him with a jumping elbow drop from the top for the pin and the win.
Winner: Koko Ware
2. Baron Von Raschke -versus- Hillbilly Jim
Short match that was over before it really started. Raschke put on the Brain Claw for the win.
Winner: Baron Von Raschke with a Brain Claw!
3. Big Bully Busick -versus- Thunderbolt Patterson
The fans did not take to Big Bully Busick at all. They were really behind Thunderbolt Patterson. Patterson surprised him with a running knee to the head and then got the pinfall victory!
Winner: Thunderbolt Patterson by pinfall!
4. Shirley Black -versus- Debbie Malenko
Good match with plenty of fast paced action. Shirley Black ended up on the floor and wasn't able to meet the referee's ten count.
Winner: Debbie Malenko by count out!
5. Don Muraco -versus- "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka
Very exciting match. Don Muraco almost put Snuka away twice but was not able to. After the match an angry Muraco walloped Snuka over the head with a steel chair. Snuka was a bloody mess after the bout and needed help to the backstage area.
Winner: "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka with a Superfly Leap!
6. WWF World Championship Tag Team Match
Tony Garea and Larry Zbyszko -versus- U.S. Express
Excellent tag team contest that had the fans into it. Barry Windham hit a Bulldog on Zbyszko. Tony Garea tried to make the save but was stopped by Mike Rotundo. They are now WWF World Tag Team champions!
Winners: The U.S. Express when Barry Windham hit a Bulldog on Larry Zbyszko to capture the WWF World Tag Team championship.
7. Main Event
WWF World Heavyweight Championship Match
Bob Backlund -versus- Missing Link
Good match that sent the fans home happy with the hero winning the World championship!
Winner: Bob Backlund with an Atomic Drop to capture the WWF World Heavyweight championship!
It was then announced that they will return next week with a big card where Nord the Barbarian will face "Macho Man" Randy Savage in the main event! Tickets are available right now at the box office!
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Post by Lee on Nov 18, 2023 19:28:26 GMT -5
World Wrestling Federation
January 12th, 1980 – Show # 02
New York City, New York
Madison Square Garden
Main Event
"Macho Man" Randy Savage -versus- Nord The Barbarian
Semi Main Event
Grudge Match
Don Muraco -versus- "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka
Baron Von Raschke -versus- Thunderbolt Patterson
Special Ladies Match
Penny Banner -versus- Cora Combs
Tag Team Match
Killer Bees -versus- Mr. Saito and Mr. Fuji
"Leaping" Lanny Poffo -versus- Big Bully Busick
Opening Match
Bad News Allen -versus- Hillbilly Jim
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Post by Lee on Nov 18, 2023 21:26:01 GMT -5
FROM THE DESK OF WWF PRESIDENT JACK TUNNEY January 11th, 1980
Hello Wrestling Fans,
Things in the World Wrestling Federation are getting hot. Soon at a WWF show in Madison Square Garden we will see the start of the WWF Intercontinental Championship Tournament. The tournament will feature sixteen single competitors and there will be one tournament match per week at Madison Square Garden. The tournament will last many weeks and at the end of it all we will have our first WWF Intercontinental champion. The first match in the tournament will take place this Saturday when "Leaping" Lanny Poffo takes on Big Bully Busick! Who will have the belt by the end of the tournament? We will find out!
Sincerely,
WWF President Jack Tunney
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Post by neilybob on Nov 19, 2023 9:44:26 GMT -5
looks good so far.
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Post by Lee on Nov 19, 2023 16:12:55 GMT -5
World Wrestling Federation
January 12th, 1980 – Show # 02
New York City, New York
Madison Square Garden
1. Bad News Allen -versus- Hillbilly Jim
Decent opener. The fans were really behind Hillbilly Jim. Bad News Allen gave Hillbilly Jim two Ghetto Blasters for the win. After the match he grabbed the microphone and ran down New York City to a chorus of boos from the capacity crowd.
Winner: Bad News Allen with a Ghetto Blaster!
2. WWF Intercontinental Championship Tournament First Round Match
“Leaping” Lanny Poffo -versus- Big Bully Busick
This was an awesome back and forth match. Lanny Poffo nearly put Busick away. Big Busick eventually got him down to pin him for the win. The fans were behind “Leaping” Lanny Poffo!
Winner: Big Bully Busick by pinfall to advance to the next round of the WWF Intercontinental Championship Tournament!
3. The Midnight Express -versus- Mr. Saito and Mr. Fuji
The Killer Bees were unable to make the show due to transportation problems. The Midnight Express stepped up as new opponents for Mr. Saito and Mr. Fuji. The Midnight Express were disqualified when Bobby Eaton wrapped a chair over Mr. Saito's head. A rematch has been scheduled for next week!
Winners: Mr. Saito and Mr. Fuji by disqualification!
4. Penny Banner -versus- Cora Combs
Very short match where Penny Banner got two near falls with a Sunset Flip. Penny Banner then hit a Small Cradle for the win.
Winner: Penny Banner with a Small Cradle.
5. Baron Von Raschke -versus- Thunderbolt Patterson
The fans did not like Baron Von Raschke. Thunderbolt Patterson was offense for a good chunk of the match. Thunderbolt Patterson put away Baron with a Headbutt to the delight of the fans in attendance!
Winner: Thunderbolt Patterson with a Headbutt!
6. Grudge Match
Don Muraco -versus- “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka
This was a good match. The fans were behind Snuka. They popped huge when Snuka got the pin. Don Muraco was dazed after the match – not realizing what had happened just moments before.
Winner: Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka after several Headbutts!
7. Main Event
“Macho Man” Randy Savage -versus- Nord The Barbarian
Great match that had the fans on their feet throughout the whole match. Savage and Nord beat the tar out of each other. Savage then hit his finisher for the win!
Winner: Randy Savage with a Falling Elbow Smash!
It was then announced that the main event for next week would be The Midnight Express taking on Mr. Saito and Mr. Fuji and that tickets for that show are on sale right now at the box office!
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Post by Lee on Nov 19, 2023 16:56:04 GMT -5
World Wrestling Federation
January 19th, 1980 – Show # 03
New York City, New York
Madison Square Garden
Main Event
The Midnight Express -versus- Mr. Saito and Mr. Fuji
Semi Main Event
Buddy Rogers -versus- Austin Idol
Special Ladies Match
Luna Vachon -versus- Sherri Martel
Koko Ware -versus- "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan
"Leaping" Lanny Poffo -versus- Baron Von Raschke
WWF Intercontinental Championship Tournament First Round Match
Bad News Allen -versus- Thunderbolt Patterson
Opening Match
Big Bully Busick -versus- Brutus Beefcake
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