July 5, 1987
From the Louisville Gardens in Louisville, KY
Your hosts are Bobby Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon
In action tonight will be Jake Roberts, Honky Tonk Man, Demolition, Brutus Beefcake, and Killer Khan.
Tony Leone vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Leone lands a few punches in the corner but Roberts comes back with a clothesline. Heenan then tells us that he has signed "Bam Bam Bigelow," who he tells us weighs 396 lbs. Back to the match as Roberts hits a slam then shortly after that hits the DDT for the win (1:27). After the match, Roberts puts the snake on Leone, to the delight of the fans.
Thoughts: The fans loved Roberts but the announcers talking about Bam Bam was the theme of the show as Monsoon would goad Heenan about the other managers claiming to have signed Bam Bam as well.
"Leaping" Lanny Poffo recites a promo about the WWF Ice Cream Bars
Jim Powers vs. Honky Tonk Man w/ Jimmy Hart
Both guys trade off working the arm as Jimmy Hart is shown in an insert promo announcing that he has signed "Bam Bam." Back to the match as Honky is in control then puts Powers away with the Shake, Rattle, and Roll (1:38). After the match, Honky thanks the fans then dances.
Thoughts: Honky did a good job getting heel heat here but the story of the show is still just exactly who is Bam Bam, as Hart told us that he is 6'6 and can do everything.
Gene Okerlund is with the Killer Bees, who tell us that they have been having fun this holiday weekend as Blair gives him some "orange blossom special." Brunzell looks ungodly hungover here as he talks about masked confusion. These guys gave us a lot of really corny promos.
Frankie DeFalco vs. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake
Beefcake is carrying a mirror to the ring. He starts the match by beating on DeFalco as the announcers talk about the haircut Johnny V. received. Beefcake then catches DeFalco with a sleeper and gets the win (1:46). After the match, Beefcake puts on his coats and cuts DeFalco's hair before spraying it red.
Thoughts: Beefcake was another wrestler that found success with a post-match gimmick. During a time when the company needed help in the midcard, the success of Beefcake was welcome.
S.D. Jones & Paul Roma vs. Demolition w/ Mr. Fuji
The faces briefly work over the arm of Smash to start. Smash comes back with a slam on Roma as Fuji is shown in an insert promo announcing that he has signed Bam Bam Bigelow. Back to the match as Roma comes back with a dropkick on Ax but gets caught with a stungun then put away with the Decapitation (2:21).
Thoughts: Most of the focus was on the Bam Bam situation. Demolition needs a feud.
We are shown the replay of the Heenan Family beating down Ken Patera after his match from the 6/27 edition of Superstars of Wrestling.
Killer Khan w/ Mr. Fuji vs. Mike Richards
Khan destroys Richards as Heenan thinks Khan can beat Hulk Hogan for the title. Khan hits a thrust kick then sprays mist into Richards eyes. Khan then hits a piledriver before putting Richards away with a flying knee drop (3:24).
Thoughts: They certainly tried to put over Khan as a credible threat to Hogan. As far as the match, it went on for too long. Khan should have put this clown away in half the time.
Next week in action will be the Junkyard Dog, Hart Foundation, One Man Gang, and Hillbilly Jim & Billy Jack Haynes & Tito Santana. Plus, the featured match will have the Killer Bees take on Don Muraco & Bob Orton.
Final Thoughts: They did a great job in making you want to see just who Bam Bam was but other than that, there was no real feud advancement to speak of besides a clip of Patera getting beat down. Not the most exciting show and really nothing you would have needed to see back in the day.
Here is my schedule for the next several days:
Tuesday: WWF Superstars of Wrestling 7/11/87
Thursday: RF Video Shoot Interview with New Jack (2004)
Friday: WWF Wrestling Challenge 7/12/87
Sunday: WWF Superstars of Wrestling 7/18/87
From the Louisville Gardens in Louisville, KY
Your hosts are Bobby Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon
In action tonight will be Jake Roberts, Honky Tonk Man, Demolition, Brutus Beefcake, and Killer Khan.
Tony Leone vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Leone lands a few punches in the corner but Roberts comes back with a clothesline. Heenan then tells us that he has signed "Bam Bam Bigelow," who he tells us weighs 396 lbs. Back to the match as Roberts hits a slam then shortly after that hits the DDT for the win (1:27). After the match, Roberts puts the snake on Leone, to the delight of the fans.
Thoughts: The fans loved Roberts but the announcers talking about Bam Bam was the theme of the show as Monsoon would goad Heenan about the other managers claiming to have signed Bam Bam as well.
"Leaping" Lanny Poffo recites a promo about the WWF Ice Cream Bars
Jim Powers vs. Honky Tonk Man w/ Jimmy Hart
Both guys trade off working the arm as Jimmy Hart is shown in an insert promo announcing that he has signed "Bam Bam." Back to the match as Honky is in control then puts Powers away with the Shake, Rattle, and Roll (1:38). After the match, Honky thanks the fans then dances.
Thoughts: Honky did a good job getting heel heat here but the story of the show is still just exactly who is Bam Bam, as Hart told us that he is 6'6 and can do everything.
Gene Okerlund is with the Killer Bees, who tell us that they have been having fun this holiday weekend as Blair gives him some "orange blossom special." Brunzell looks ungodly hungover here as he talks about masked confusion. These guys gave us a lot of really corny promos.
Frankie DeFalco vs. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake
Beefcake is carrying a mirror to the ring. He starts the match by beating on DeFalco as the announcers talk about the haircut Johnny V. received. Beefcake then catches DeFalco with a sleeper and gets the win (1:46). After the match, Beefcake puts on his coats and cuts DeFalco's hair before spraying it red.
Thoughts: Beefcake was another wrestler that found success with a post-match gimmick. During a time when the company needed help in the midcard, the success of Beefcake was welcome.
S.D. Jones & Paul Roma vs. Demolition w/ Mr. Fuji
The faces briefly work over the arm of Smash to start. Smash comes back with a slam on Roma as Fuji is shown in an insert promo announcing that he has signed Bam Bam Bigelow. Back to the match as Roma comes back with a dropkick on Ax but gets caught with a stungun then put away with the Decapitation (2:21).
Thoughts: Most of the focus was on the Bam Bam situation. Demolition needs a feud.
We are shown the replay of the Heenan Family beating down Ken Patera after his match from the 6/27 edition of Superstars of Wrestling.
Killer Khan w/ Mr. Fuji vs. Mike Richards
Khan destroys Richards as Heenan thinks Khan can beat Hulk Hogan for the title. Khan hits a thrust kick then sprays mist into Richards eyes. Khan then hits a piledriver before putting Richards away with a flying knee drop (3:24).
Thoughts: They certainly tried to put over Khan as a credible threat to Hogan. As far as the match, it went on for too long. Khan should have put this clown away in half the time.
Next week in action will be the Junkyard Dog, Hart Foundation, One Man Gang, and Hillbilly Jim & Billy Jack Haynes & Tito Santana. Plus, the featured match will have the Killer Bees take on Don Muraco & Bob Orton.
Final Thoughts: They did a great job in making you want to see just who Bam Bam was but other than that, there was no real feud advancement to speak of besides a clip of Patera getting beat down. Not the most exciting show and really nothing you would have needed to see back in the day.
Here is my schedule for the next several days:
Tuesday: WWF Superstars of Wrestling 7/11/87
Thursday: RF Video Shoot Interview with New Jack (2004)
Friday: WWF Wrestling Challenge 7/12/87
Sunday: WWF Superstars of Wrestling 7/18/87