WWF 1984 - Week 36 Up

Roster


TV Shows
Championship Wrestling - Saturday’s - Vince McMahon & Gene Okerlund
All Star Wrestling - Saturday’s - Vince McMahon & Gene Okerlund
Wrestling at the Chase - Saturday’s - St Louis Area - Vince McMahon & Gene Okerlund

Upcoming Cards

4/6 Kiel Auditorium - St. Louis, MO
WWF Championship - Jimmy Snuka vs Big John Studd
Andre the Giant vs The Iron Sheik & Freddie Blassie
WWF Tag Team Championship - Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas vs Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch
David Schultz vs. Tito Santana
Roddy Piper vs. Ivan Putski

4/14 Boston Garden - Boston, MA
WWF Heavyweight Championship - Jimmy Snuka vs. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
Sgt. Slaughter vs. Paul Orndorff
WWF Intercontinental Championship - Tito Santana vs Don Muraco
Steel Cage Match - Andre the Giant vs. The Iron Sheik

4/21 Philadelphia Spectrum - Philadelphia, PA
WWF Heavyweight Championship - Jimmy Snuka vs David Schultz
WWF Intercontinental Championship - Tito Santana vs Greg Valentine
Sgt Slaughter vs Don Muraco
Andre the Giant vs Paul Orndorff

4/23 Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
WWF Heavyweight Championship - Jimmy Snuka vs Big John Studd
WWF Intercontinental Championship - Tito Santana vs Paul Orndorff

4/28 Oakland Colesium - Oakland, CA
18 man $40,000 Battle Royal - Competitors include Andre the Giant, The Iron Sheik & Sgt Slaughter

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Ok..if Hogan didn't jump...steal Macho Man and push him to the moon...and Tito Santana too.

Damn this is a rough time to be simming. Good luck.

Roster looks okay, gonna be tricky for me to reply, but whatev.

please stay with this

I'll try to comment on this on guys that I know something about. First off, the idea of a Sheik/Snuka feud is interesting to me. I've always liked Paul Orndorff and would like to see him used in a main event role in this. I was actually rather surprised to see Sheik didn't get a clean win over anyone. All the matches ended in a bogus manner. I guess that happened on a regular basis back then. Hopefully my replies will get better as this progresses. I'll be looking out for updates, Fury!

WWF 1984: Week 1...This layout is going to be pretty difficult to adjust to, but it does look neat, don't get me wrong. I do like this recurring theme of the Iron Sheik facing Pat Patterson on the house show circuit, and I forgot how common battle royals were around this time. Onto circuit two, sounded sort of better than the first circuit with Bob Backlund and Tiger Chung Lee, I'm sure they put on a good match. Backlund was a masterpiece in his prime, and if I recall Chung Lee was no different. Andre the Giant teaming with Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas could have drawn the place; such a big time trio. Good win against the Wild Samoans in a six man tag team main event. I hope that the Samoans become a leading faction in the World Wrestling Federation. Onto Championship Wrestling, Bob Backlund and Mr Fuji I'm sure would have been an outstanding match. I see Backlund still going back after the Iron Sheik's WWF World Heavyweight Championship. Seemed fair for Jimmy Snuka to get the Wrestler of the Year award for 1983 for his cage dive at MSG that year. Roddy Piper's debut? Lovely. I'd like to see Piper vs Snuka, or even Piper feud with Andre the Giant in a game of cat and mouse. Onto All-Star Wrestling, liked the Iron Sheik and Freddie Blassie's promo on the Victory Corner, being a classic heel foreigner. I could see Sgt Slaughter being his next adversary. Special Delivery Jones was actually a solid performer, hoping to see him get a push in the near future. Maybe a feud with Don Muraco for the WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship would get him over well; hey, recycle the Muraco piledriver to Barry Windham storyline, and you have a goldmine. I also hope Paul Orndorff is a high priority on pushing in the WWF. Bob Backlund and Don Muraco would have had a slammer of a match, liked Muraco's cheap heel heat. Orndorff and Ivan Putski going to a time limit draw was perfect, and I liked Orndorff's stalling especially. David Schultz debuting is great, he was one of the more charismatic superstars around at this time, hopefully he gets a top spot in the promotion. And lastly, the charity house show; the Iron Sheik getting himself disqualified in the main event against Bob Backlund was a very classic tactic, Sheik attacking the special referee, Pat Patterson. I assume that this will set up Patterson's on-air feud with Iron Sheik. Sgt Slaughter winning the battle royal was a fine decision, overthrowing Chief Jay Strongbow. I wonder if the Masked Superstar will go anywhere, I definitely hope so. I wish we saw more information on the results from Wrestling at the Chase (unless that was just a superstar-vs-enhancement talent focused show) and the other house shows though.

WWF 1984: Week 2...Pat Patterson getting himself disqualified was a fine way to get this feud with the Iron Sheik reering and ready. I miss the use of boldened names though, it helped identify different topics and separate occurrences. Paul Orndorff with the win against Chief Jay Strongbow was a fine decision. The Invaders were another interesting tag team to me, wondering if they go on to feud with Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson for their WWF Tag Team Heavyweight Championships. Jericho, New York? Ha. Jimmy Snuka beating the Masked Superstar was a good idea, this could start an angle with Snuka continuously trying to unmask the Superstar. That'd be pretty cool. Bob Backlund beating Samula was fine, and I loved the Wild Samoans going to a time limit draw with Johnson and Atlas. Could be interesting to see where this goes from here. The Iron Sheik beating Pat Patterson by count out was cheap, and Sheik is generating a lot of heat from this. Andre the Giant beating the larger Wild Samoan, Afa was a good choice. Loved Jimmy Snuka and Don Muraco reinventing their classic rivalry here. My problem I have noted however, is the fact that the majority of these house show main events have a dirty finish; it's just an annoying pattern I see that helps get the heel more heat. I think you should invest in presenting each wrestler's character to the reader. Boston Garden seemed to have a packed show, happy to see Big John Studd pick up the $10,000, dominance from this man. Butcher Vachon! Yes. Salvatore Bellomo pulling double duty? That's strange to see, but probably would have happened in reality around this time. Another cheap finish preventing Backlund from winning the WWF World Heavyweight Championship back, boo. Onto Championship Wrestling, an interesting set up with Jimmy Snuka and Samula facing off. Snuka challenging for the WWF World Heavyweight Championsip on January 23rd? Hmm, sounds familiar. I wonder if Snuka can get the job done. The Wild Samoans then attacking Snuka just for the WWF Tag Team Heavyweight Champions to make the save was a wise one, and it seems like Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson have challengers for the MSG show next week. Paul Orndorff getting his character over was a great idea, liked it. Swede Hanson? Funny name, thought it said 'Stan'. Roddy Piper cheating to win in his second match identifies his in-ring personality, some mic work wouldn't hurt though either. Tito Santana chasing off Muraco was a nice move that could set up a WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship change in the upcoming weeks. Eventful week for Championship Wrestling. Onto All-Star Wrestling, loved the Iron Sheik denying his fear for Jimmy Snuka. Should be some great story telling in the Garden next week. Don Muraco with comments for Tito Santana was great, racial slurs? Classic Muraco, reminds me how much you could get away with on television back when wrestling was in it' 'uncool' stage. Sgt Slaughter giving it to Ivan Putski was a great move, the classic USA vs The World motto for the loving pro-USA crowd. Big John Studd with the win was a good move, the guy was a big candidate to be the next Andre the Giant at the time. When you have a face WWF World Heavyweight Champion, please let John Studd be his rival. Next, onto Wrestling from the Chase; the place where rookies can get their upstart. David Schultz with a win was a fine choice for opening contest. Mil Mascaras is here? Interesting move, could sneak his way to stick around, too. Loved Studd winning a handicap match easily too. Overall, this diary isn't a bad read, just a little annoying to read sometimes. The layout's still gonna be hard to get used to, and some things annoy me (I can't put my finger on it) booking wise. And I still hope Hulk Hogan comes to the WWF eventually, hopefully by 1984's end. Without Hogan, there won't be a WrestleMania in my eyes. Keep up the good work, I have enjoyed this diary so far.

So awesome to see you bring this back. It's definitely an era of wrestling that not even I, the resident old man of the boards, is real familiar with, so in that aspect, it's really awesome to see you take a shot with something like this.

Kind of a weird comment, but I love how low the stakes are so far, how simple the booking is. That's usually not something that's taken for a compliment, but here, it not only works with the era, but also, keeping things fairly simple while really introducing us, the readers, to a lot of the characters will make it even better when you escalate the booking and really get some of the angles moving.

Great stuff so far and I can't wait to read more.

January 23, 1984

Another event airing from the historic Madison Square Garden, this event is airing on MSG network as well as USA network. The commentators are Gorilla Monsoon and Pat Patterson and it is sold out with over 26,000 fans packed into MSG. Monsoon and Patterson run down the card highlighting of course The WWF Heavyweight Championship match between The Iron Sheik and the challenger Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka. We then go to Howard Finkel for the introductions for our first match.

Salvatore Bellomo vs. Tiger Chung Lee (w/ Mr Fuji)
The Hype:

[/u] This foreign affair pits two competitors who’ve built careers around the globe. The Belgium-Italian Salvatore Bellomo has become a fan favourite in the WWF and is a tough test for anyone. Meanwhile Tiger Chung Lee hails from Japan and has been teaming with former multiple time tag champion Mr. Fuji recently, working under his tutelage. Who will walk out on top in this battle of international superstars?
The Match: Tiger Chung Lee quickly took Bellomo down and locked in a headlock looking to wear down Bellomo immediately. Bellomo fights back and hit’s a cross body for a 2 count. Chung Lee gains back the advantage this time locking in a hammerlock but Bellomo rolls through and delivers a dropkick for another near 2 count. Bellomo then hits an atomic drop, Lee though fights back with some chops and then kicks Bellomo in the chest before running off the ropes and getting caught with an inside cradle for the 3 count.
The Result: Salvatore Bellomo defeated Tiger Chung Lee in 7:16 with an Inside Cradle

Tag Team Match
Dick Murdoch & Adrian Adonis vs. The Invaders
The Hype:[/u] Dick Murdoch & Adrian Adonis are the new team on the block but both are familiar faces in the wrestling world. Adrian Adonis was a regular contender for the WWF Heavyweight Championship competing in some classic matches with then champion Bob Backlund. Dick Murdoch is one of the most renowned tag team wrestlers in the world having won titles with different partners in organisations all over the world. Teaming with Adrian Adonis this team is sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the future. But for now they take on The Invaders, The Invaders have been teaming a little longer than Murdoch & Adonis so they hold the advantage in that regard and are always a tough tag team to face. Which tag team will move closer to a Tag Team Title shot?
The Match: Dick Murdoch began with Invader #1 and they traded some quick take downs and arm drags. There were lots of quick tags from both teams and the action was fast paced. Murdoch & Adonis managed to isolate Invader #1 and work him over with some chinlocks and armbars. Adonis also showed he wasn’t above breaking the rules as he used the tag rope to choke Invader #1. Eventually Invader #1 managed to make the tag to Invader #2 and he began to clean house. As it looked like Invader #2 was about to pick up the victory, Dick Murdoch struck Invader #1 outside the ring with a pair of brass knuckles, the referee missed this but Invader #2 didn’t as he chased Murdoch around ringside leading to a dubious count out victory.
The Result: Dick Murdoch & Adrian Adonis defeated The Invaders via count-out 9:19

Handicap Match
Big John Studd vs. SD Jones & The Tonga Kid
The Hype:[/u] Big John Studd is one of the most intimidating wrestlers in the world. Standing at 7 feet tall and weighing 400lbs, Big John Studd is a hard task for anyone to defeat, even two men. Studd has been boasting recently that he is the true Giant of wrestling and has issued a $15,000 challenge to anyone who can body slam. So far no one has been successful. SD Jones & The Tonga Kid are capable wrestlers themselves, with SD Jones has been a successful wrestler for a long time and the veteran is very capable in mentoring the young gun The Tonga Kid, but will these team be able to stop to impressive streak of Big John Studd?
The Match: Studd started the match by delivering clotheslines to Jones & Kid. Studd then began to rag doll Jones & Kid. SD Jones looked like he was gaining some momentum with some punches and kicks before Studd delivered a hip toss to Jones and then another hip toss on Kid right on top of Jones before delivering an elbow drop on both men to pick up the victory.
The Result: Big John Studd defeated SD Jones & The Tonga Kid in 2:49




Grudge Match
Sgt. Slaughter vs. Ivan Putski
The Hype:[/u] Sgt. Slaughter and Ivan Putski renew their rivalry from last year, they only had one match that ended in disqualification at this very arena in October. “Polish Power” Ivan Putski is one of the most impressive physical specimens ever seen in the WWF, Putski was a former bodybuilder and strongman competitor and he has used that strength to his advantage in the WWF. The former Marine Drill Sergeant Sgt. Slaughter is a different kind of animal, he irritates the wrestlers and the fans specifically through the blowing of his Sergeants whistle. Slaughter and Putski are almost complete opposites, Slaughter not afraid to play mind games and insult his opponent, meanwhile Putski is soft spoken and let’s his actions in the ring do the talking.
The Match: Slaughter stalls a lot to start the match drawing the ire of the crowd. He takes his sweet time in taking off his hat and sunglasses, before returning to the ring. He then flexes his “muscles” to Putski whom responds by flexing his much more impressive body to the delight of the crowd. Slaughter then refuses to lock up with a Putski for a bit before finally deciding to much to the delight of the crowd. Putski wins the lock up battle and shoves Slaughter into the corner he then whips Slaughter into the opposite corner and as Slaughter bounces back hit’s a power slam on Slaughter sending him across the ring. Slaughter gets up on the other side of the ring ropes and Putski impressively yanks him over and locks him in a crushing headlock. Slaughter powers out with an atomic drop though. Slaughter then hit’s a back suplex and goes for a cover but Putski impressively pressed Slaughter off the cover. Slaughter went to ram Putski’s head into the turnbuckle but Putski countered and started hammering away at Slaughter with blow after blow and knocking down Slaughter time after time including a powerful shoulder block. Putski then locked Slaughter in another headlock before Slaughter rammed Putski into the corner and locked in the Cobra Clutch. Putski struggled for a while and wouldn’t give up but eventually passed out from the pressure. Slaughter rolled out of the ring and celebrated to a heavy chorus of boos from the crowd.
The Result: Sgt. Slaughter defeated Ivan Putski in 13:59 after a Cobra Clutch

Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Iron Mike Sharpe
The Hype: Chief Jay Strongbow is a living legend in this sport. The 55 year old has seen it all in his near 40 years in ring. Iron Mike Sharpe is the self proclaimed “Canada’s Greatest Athlete”, Sharpe is a tough competitor and is looking to regain the form that saw him challenge for the WWF Title. Both men are perhaps looking for another run at a title and it starts with a bout at Madison Square Garden. Can the legendary Strongbow add another victory to his list of hundreds or will Mike Sharpe find a bounce back to form?
The Match: Chief Jay Strongbow started out the match by locking Sharpe in a headlock. Sharpe powered out by shoving Strongbow into the ropes and knocking him down with a shoulder block. Sharp then began pounding into Strongbow on the ground. Strongbow began to fight back and hit Sharpe with a tomahawk chop, which bounced Sharpe out of the ring. Sharpe got up after about a 7 count before deciding to walk out on the match, blowing off Strongbow and the fans.
The Result: Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Iron Mike Sharpe via count-out in 7:21

Grudge Match
Bob Backlund (w/ Arnold Skaaland) vs. The Masked Superstar
The Hype:[/u] These two don’t like each other plain and simple. They had a rivalry over Backlund’s WWF Championship and some believe Backlund’s injuries sustained in his matches with The Masked Superstar helped lead to Backlund losing his title, the person whom believes this the most, The Masked Superstar himself whom is looking to finish the job he started on Backlund. Backlund has other motives as well in this match as he’ll be looking to become the first man to unmask The Masked Superstar, but The Masked Superstar isn’t going to give it up easy. This match should be a war between two guys who hate each other.
The Match: Backlund and Superstar tie up and Backlund takes Superstar down and applies a chinlock. Backlund is going for the mask already, making his intentions clear but Superstar escapes the grasp. Superstar then stalls on the outside for a bit adjusting his mask before re entering the match. Another tie-up leads to Superstar gaining the advantage and controlling Backlund on the ground working over his injured shoulder, including ramming it into the turnbuckle multiple times and applying an arm bar yanking at the shoulder viciously. Backlund fought back and delivered a backdrop for a 2 count. Superstar once again gained the advantage and continued his work on Backlunds shoulder. Backlund once again fought back and once again when he gained the advantage he went after the mask which proved to be a mistake as Superstar gained the advantage and delivered a backbreaker to Backlund for a very close 2 count. Superstar then whipped Backlund into the corner and went for a splash but Backlund moved out of the way and rolled Superstar up and bridged it picking up the surprise victory. Backlund celebrated with manager Arnold Skaaland to the joy of the crowd as Superstar argued with the referee about the decision.
The Result: Bob Backlund defeated The Masked Superstar in 17:21 after a Roll-Up

“Mean” Gene Okerlund is backstage with WWF Heavyweight Champion The Iron Sheik and his manager “Classy” Freddie Blassie. Blassie says Snuka hasn’t done anything to deserve this shot and reminds everyone of how Sheik was beating Backlund so bad that his manager had to throw in the towel. Sheik says Snuka better hope that someone is there to throw in the towel for Snuka otherwise Snuka might die out there because that’s the only way he’s throwing in the towel for The Iron Sheik and he isn’t going to be pinned or submitted. Sheik then grabbed the microphone and started saying something in Iranian which was greeted to a chorus of boos from the crowd. Sheik said he would expose that stooge Jimmy Snuka in front of all the American slime in Madison Square Garden and how he was the greatest champion in the world.

WWF Heavyweight Championship Match
WWF Champion The Iron Sheik (w/ Classy Freddie Blassie) vs. Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka
The Hype:[/u] The Iron Sheik successfully defeated Bob Backlund last month to capture the WWF Heavyweight Championship. He returns to the location of his triumph as a new challenger steps up to the plate. Fan favourite Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka has captured the imaginations of fans around the world for his innovative high risk style most notably for his death defying splash from the top of the steel cage in a match against WWF Intercontinental Champion Don Muraco. The two have been trading words back and forth over the past month as Snuka looks to finally add a title to his illustrious career. The fans will definitely be on Snuka’s side as the Iranian Iron Sheik has quickly ascended into the most hated man in the WWF. Will Superfly manage to hit the Superfly Splash and finally win that elusive title or will The Iron Sheik manage to sneak away with another victory for the pride of Iran?
The Match: Jimmy Snuka is the clear fan favourite here as The Iron Sheik is greeted to a chorus of boos and “USA” chants from the crowd. Iron Sheik is arguing with the crowd in the ring and Snuka attacks him whilst he’s doing this, he starts delivering fast paced chops, punches and a head butt for good measure. Snuka delivered a running clothesline and had come out on fire. He then went to pick up Sheik for a body slam but Sheik fell on top of him for a very close 2 count. Sheik then raked the eyes of Snuka and gave him a suplex for another near 2 count. Sheik then started delivering boots to Snuka he then dropped an elbow right on the back of Snuka as well as delivering boots to the side of the chest. Sheik then lifted Snuka up and delivered a backbreaker. Sheik continued to use his pointed boots to his advantage repeatedly kicking the back of Snuka. Sheik then went to deliver a vertical suplex to Snuka but Snuka countered and hit one of his own as both men were down. Both men reached their feet and traded blows before Snuka sent Sheik into the corner, he charged in for a splash but Sheik raised his knee and caught Snuka in the chest. Whilst the ref was checking on Snuka, Sheik “loaded” his boot and proceeded to kick a downed Snuka with it. Sheik then locked a Boston Crab on Snuka and held it for a while with Snuka struggling looking like the match may be finished, Snuka somehow mustered enough strength to power out. Snuka & Sheik traded blows but Snuka seemed to be on adrenaline as he wasn’t phased by any of Sheik’s punches. Snuka then whipped Sheik into the ropes and tangled him up and delivered some punches to Sheik before the referee restrained him and freed Sheik. Freddie Blassie then tried to insert himself into the match before Andre the Giant came out and chase Blassie away, Sheik distracted fell victim to a slam from Snuka who then ascended the top rope and the sold out arena stood on their feet as they could feel what was coming and Snuka jumped off and delivered the Superfly Splash, hooked the leg and got the 3 count as the crowd exploded for the new WWF Champion. Snuka fell on his knees hardly being able to contain his joy as he was handed the WWF Title belt.
The Result: Jimmy Snuka defeated The Iron Sheik to become the NEW WWF Heavyweight Champion in 15:37 after a Superfly Splash

Backstage Jimmy Snuka was greeted by the likes of Andre the Giant, Rocky Johnson, Tony Atlas & Ivan Putski who were there to congratulate Snuka. Gene Okerlund was trying to get an interview with Snuka but the celebrations were too wild as champagne was being sprayed, Andre gave Snuka a big hug lifting him up off the ground. Suddenly Big John Studd showed up in an attempt to ruin the celebrations, but Andre the Giant told Studd off and forced him out of the room. Gene finally got an interview with Snuka who said this was unbelievable and he wanted to thank everyone from his mum & dad, to his friends right here and that dreams do come true.

Paul Orndorff vs. Tony Garea
The Hype: “Mr Wonderful” has already made a name for himself in his short time in the WWF and has been on quite the roll lately, the brash, cocky young wrestler is looking to take out the “older” stars of the WWF and is looking to start with the accomplished Tony Garea in his first appearance at Madison Square Garden. Garea is a former 5 time WWF Tag Team Champion with various different partners and a win over Garea on a stage like Madison Square Garden would certainly add another notch on the quickly rising career of “Mr Wonderful”, but Garea isn’t going to go down easy and is looking to use his experience as the determining factor. Who will win out in this battle of old and new?
The Match: “Mr Wonderful” took over a minute to take his robe off before the two locked up. Orndorff controlled Garea on the mat with a variety of holds. Orndorff got a bit too cocky after nailing a dropkick and began strutting, Garea got to his feet and delivered a dropkick of his own, followed by a cross body. Garea was building momentum before Orndorff hit a power slam and followed it up with a vicious Piledriver to pick up the victory.
The Result: Paul Orndorff defeated Tony Garea in 8:11 after a Piledriver

2 out of 3 Falls 8 man tag match
WWF Intercontinental Champion Don Muraco & The Wild Samoans (Afa, Sika, Samula) (w/Captain Lou Albano) vs. Tito Santana, Andre the Giant & WWF Tag Team Champions Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas
The Hype: Lots of rivalries are intertwined in this 8 man tag match up. WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion “The Magnificent” Don Muraco and Tito Santana have been bitter rivals with Muraco constantly degrading Santana’s Mexican heritage, whilst Santana has continued on his path to attempt to capture the WWF Intercontinental Championship. WWF Tag Champions Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas have been going at it with the former tag champs The Wild Samoans, The Samoans have usually had the 3 to 2 numbers advantage over Johnson and Atlas but with their friend Andre the Giant, whom has also had his problems with the Samoans, joining the mix the odds are even. One fall was determined not enough to stop these 8 men whom hate each as they’ll go at it in a best 2 out of 3 falls in an attempt to settle multiple scores.
The Match: It looked like Don Muraco was going to start the match with his adversary Tito Santana however he tagged out to Afa who started the match. Santana and Afa started out exchanging blows and Santana then hit a cross body, the tags were frequent in this match as seemingly everyone got involved with another person except for Muraco whom remained on the outside. Rocky Johnson was eventually isolated by the Samoans, they delivered head butts to Johnson, Muraco finally tagged himself in, delivered a backbreaker to a worn out Johnson and got the first fall for his team. Muraco and the Samoans lead 1-0. Fall started out finally with Muraco & Santana going at it, Santana seemed to be getting the better of Muraco as well before Muraco tagged out again. Again there were frequent tags made before Andre the Giant stepped in and began to clean house, he banged Afa and Sika’s heads together before delivering a clothesline to Samula and a sit down splash to even the score 1-1. That is when all hell broke loose, Muraco and Santana were brawling on the outside, the Samoans and Rocky Johnson, Tony Atlas & Andre were brawling in the ring, the referee was shoved down and eventually he had to call for the bell to signal the end of the bout as a no contest. Don Muraco then raked the eyes of Santana, grabbed his Intercontinental Title and got out of harms way as he ran up the ramp. Santana then joined the action in the ring and knocked The Samoans out of it. Atlas, Johnson, Andre & Santana celebrated to send the program off of the air.
The Result: No contest in 8:52 after both teams brawled at 1 fall a piece. Fall #1 Don Muraco pinned Rocky Johnson in 5:11 with a backbreaker. Fall #2 Andre the Giant pinned Samula after a splash in 3:42[/center][/font]