Milner Mat Report

The Wrestling Classic – Fall 1985

The WWF’s first official pay-per-view sees a one-night tournament featuring some great storytelling matches from Randy “Macho Man” Savage, the Junk Yard Dog, Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat, the British Bulldogs, and even Moondog Spot. Plus, Hulk Hogan defends the WWF World Championship against “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Read more.

WWF at Los Angeles Sports Arena – August 13, 1988

Randy Savage defends the WWF Championship against Andre the Giant in a match that took place just over a week from the first SummerSlam. The Powers of Pain take on the Bolsheviks. The Hart Foundation tangles with the Rougeau Brothers. Jake “The Snake” Roberts faces “Ravishing” Rick Rude. Curt “Not Yet Perfect” Hennig and the Blue Angel (no, not the Blue Blazer, the Blue “Angel”) are also both in action. Read more.

WWF at Madison Square Garden – August 22, 1987

On the same night that Dale Earnhardt won the 1987 Bristol Night Race, the crowd in New York had to make due with Scott Casey vs. Tama, Tito Santana vs. “Outlaw” Ron Bass, Haku vs. Rick Martel, “Superstar” Billy Graham vs. Butch Reed, “Leaping” Lanny Poffo vs Jose Estrada. They also got Sensational Sherri defending the WWF Ladies’ Championship against Velvet McIntyre, a lumberjack match between the Honky Tonk Man and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat for the Intercontinental Championship, and a tag team match pitting the Junk Yard Dog and George “The Animal” Steele vs. Demolition. Read more.

WWF at Madison Square Garden – October 20, 1986

A night of singles matches among tag teams leads to a tag team battle royale main event, plus a live Piper’s Pit ends with “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Bobby “The Brain” Heenan having an argument over the 1987 World Series. Read more.

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