Capital Combat 1990

|Date: May 19, 1990|Venue: D.C. Armory |City: Washington D.C.|Attendance: 7,500 |Buys: 160,000 |tweet me: @BastionBlogger After a short video it’s Tony Schiavone that welcomes us to the show. He’s the host and he runs down the title matches before introducing a marching band. Tony then throws to commentators Jim Ross and Bob Caudle.  The Road Warriors (Animal & Hawk) & Norman vs. Kevin Sullivan, Cactus … Continue reading Capital Combat 1990

Wrestlewar 90

|Date: February 25, 1990|Venue: Greensboro, Coliseum |City: Greensboro, North Carolina|Attendance: 7,894 |Buys: 175,000 |tweet me: @BastionBlogger The show kicks off with an awful hip hop video. It’s very early 90’s.  Jim Ross welcomes us to North Carolina. He’s joined by Terry Funk. Ross tells us that Dan Spivey is injured and won’t wrestle in the Chicago Street Fight tonight.  Backstage to Gordon Solie who is … Continue reading Wrestlewar 90

Halloween Havoc 89

|Date: October 28, 1989|Venue: Philadelphia Civic Centre |City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Attendance: 7,300 |PPV Buys: 175,000 |tweet me: @BastionBlogger There’s a small graphical piece to kick things off.  Jim Ross welcomes us to the show, he’s joined by Bob Caudle and they throw to Gordon Solie and then Chris Cruise, both of which will be doing interviews tonight.  Z-Man vs. Mike Rotunda Previous PPV matches: This is … Continue reading Halloween Havoc 89

The Great American Bash 1989

|Date: July 23, 1989|Venue: Baltimore Arena |City: Baltimore, Maryland|Attendance: 14,500 |tweet me: @BastionBlogger The show opens with a cheesy 80’s video package before Jim Ross and Bob Caudle welcome us to the show. Kevin Sullivan vs. Mike Rotunda vs. Bill Irwin vs. Ron Simmons vs. Brian Pillman vs. Scott Hall vs. Ranger Ross vs. Sid Vicious vs. Rick Steiner vs. Dr Death Steve Williams vs. … Continue reading The Great American Bash 1989

Wrestlewar ’89

|Date: May 7, 1989|Venue: Nashville Municipal Stadium |City: Nashville, Tennessee|Attendance: 5,200 |tweet me: @BastionBlogger The show kicks off with catchy titles, showing everyone expected to wrestle tonight. It’s cheesy as hell.  Jim Ross welcomes us to Nashville, he’s joined on commentary by Bob Caudle.  The Oakridge Boys since the national anthem.  Doug Gilbert vs. The Great Muta Background: There’s no background to this match as … Continue reading Wrestlewar ’89

The Great American Bash 1987 – Miami

|Date: July 31, 1987|Venue: Orange Bowl |City: Miami, Florida |tweet me: @BastionBlogger Manny Fernandez vs. Randy & Bill Mulkey Previous PPV matches: This is a first PPV match involving these three men. Great American Bash PPV Record: Manny Fernandez is 3-1 at this event, The Mulky Brothers debut tonight. Match: We join this match already in action with Manny Fernandez in control. Fernandez has control … Continue reading The Great American Bash 1987 – Miami