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The nail in the coffin for THE RED ROOSTER, as Terry Taylor coins three new phrases "EGG-CITED", "Rooster Boosters" & "Poultry in Motion" and still manages to cock-a-doodle-doo THREE TIMES, all in 18 seconds. Superstars May 13, 1989

The nail in the coffin for THE RED ROOSTER, as Terry Taylor coins three new phrases "EGG-CITED", "Rooster Boosters" & "Poultry in Motion" and still manages to cock-a-doodle-doo THREE TIMES, all in 18 seconds. Superstars May 13, 1989

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WWF at the Spectrum 2/14/87. As HULK HOGAN drops the big leg on KAMALA, Kimchee interferes with a Piledriver! HEY THAT'S NOT KIMCHEE! It's PAUL "MR. WONDERFUL" ORNDORFF! Awesome angle.

WWF at the Spectrum 2/14/87. As HULK HOGAN drops the big leg on KAMALA, Kimchee interferes with a Piledriver! HEY THAT'S NOT KIMCHEE! It's PAUL "MR. WONDERFUL" ORNDORFF! Awesome angle.

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Paul Ellering catches Pac-Man Fever as he attempts to do 5 overhead presses of 300 pounds. There's no take 2 as Paul is only able to do four reps, laughing it off as Bill Watts also covers. Mid-South 5/29/82

Paul Ellering catches Pac-Man Fever as he attempts to do 5 overhead presses of 300 pounds. There's no take 2 as Paul is only able to do four reps, laughing it off as Bill Watts also covers. Mid-South 5/29/82

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Ric Flair captures his first NWA World Title from Dusty Rhodes with Lou Thesz as the referee. Kansas City 9/17/81

Ric Flair captures his first NWA World Title from Dusty Rhodes with Lou Thesz as the referee. Kansas City 9/17/81

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Hulk Hogan could cut a zany promo, but they always became much more zany whenever he tagged with Brother Bruti. Kids catching sweat in Dixie cups, drining their own "bodily fluids"? SummerSlam 89 coming soon. Promo aired 7/22/89

Hulk Hogan could cut a zany promo, but they always became much more zany whenever he tagged with Brother Bruti. Kids catching sweat in Dixie cups, drining their own "bodily fluids"? SummerSlam 89 coming soon. Promo aired 7/22/89

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"The Widow Maker" Barry Windham makes his debut on WWF TV. Before everyone starts crapping on "WWF Gimmicks", this was Barry's idea. Superstars 6/24/89

"The Widow Maker" Barry Windham makes his debut on WWF TV. Before everyone starts crapping on "WWF Gimmicks", this was Barry's idea. Superstars 6/24/89

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Hillbilly Jim is brought back to WWF TV to replace Big John Studd in the feud vs. Andre the Giant. (Wait until the fans find out) June 24, 1989

Hillbilly Jim is brought back to WWF TV to replace Big John Studd in the feud vs. Andre the Giant. (Wait until the fans find out) June 24, 1989

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Arsenio Hall welcomes the Twin Towers & Slick to his show. Slick proclaims that Akeem will be the first BLACK WWF Heavyweight Champion. Arsenio's facial response gets me every time. 6/16/89

Arsenio Hall welcomes the Twin Towers & Slick to his show. Slick proclaims that Akeem will be the first BLACK WWF Heavyweight Champion. Arsenio's facial response gets me every time. 6/16/89

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Hulk Hogan damn near threatens his Hulkamaniacs who haven't yet seen No Holds Barred. Asking his young fans to pester their parents until they go see the "major motion picture". BROTHER! June 1989

Hulk Hogan damn near threatens his Hulkamaniacs who haven't yet seen No Holds Barred. Asking his young fans to pester their parents until they go see the "major motion picture". BROTHER! June 1989

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The Powers of Pain (the Warlord & Barbarian) make their WWF TV Debut on Superstars 7/16/1988. I loved their aggressive babyface run, even if it was brief.

The Powers of Pain (the Warlord & Barbarian) make their WWF TV Debut on Superstars 7/16/1988. I loved their aggressive babyface run, even if it was brief.

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Fun ANGLE as Ted Dibiase fakes sick so Virgil replaces him in a match vs. Jake Roberts. But when Jake gives out the Million $ Man's money, Dibiase attacks and lays out the Snake Man. Jake wouldn't return for 5 months. Superstars May 6, 1989

Fun ANGLE as Ted Dibiase fakes sick so Virgil replaces him in a match vs. Jake Roberts. But when Jake gives out the Million $ Man's money, Dibiase attacks and lays out the Snake Man. Jake wouldn't return for 5 months. Superstars May 6, 1989

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Bruce Prichard told the story of Zeus growing up in a Crip neighborhood and refusing to ride in a RED WWF rental car because it represents the Bloods gang. Gorilla solidifies the story here as he makes Bobby pop (quickly) on Prime Time 5/29/89.

Bruce Prichard told the story of Zeus growing up in a Crip neighborhood and refusing to ride in a RED WWF rental car because it represents the Bloods gang. Gorilla solidifies the story here as he makes Bobby pop (quickly) on Prime Time 5/29/89.

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The final vignette befre debuting, as Dusty Rhodes plays a plumber. FUN FACT: this video was shot in Bobby Heenan's house and the woman in this vignette is Bobby's wife, Cindy. TRIVIA: Does anyone know the significance of the picture above the toilet? I'll give it a couple days

The final vignette befre debuting, as Dusty Rhodes plays a plumber. FUN FACT: this video was shot in Bobby Heenan's house and the woman in this vignette is Bobby's wife, Cindy. TRIVIA: Does anyone know the significance of the picture above the toilet? I'll give it a couple days

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Pre-vignettes, pre-polka dots, Dusty Rhodes makes his surprise televised return to the WWF, subbing for Jake Roberts in a match with Ted Dibiase in Boston 6/3/89 (listen to that crowd!)

Pre-vignettes, pre-polka dots, Dusty Rhodes makes his surprise televised return to the WWF, subbing for Jake Roberts in a match with Ted Dibiase in Boston 6/3/89 (listen to that crowd!)

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After 3 months of not mentioning anything, Bobby Heenan FINALLY acknowledges the injury to Harley Race, acting as if Race has died, The Brain declares his search for a new KING! JUNE 1988

After 3 months of not mentioning anything, Bobby Heenan FINALLY acknowledges the injury to Harley Race, acting as if Race has died, The Brain declares his search for a new KING! JUNE 1988

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Lyle Alzado starred in th sitcom LEARNING THE ROPES in 1988/89 about a High School Teacher who moonlighted as a Masked Professional Wrestler, but his identity had to remain secret. Featured stars of the NWA.

Lyle Alzado starred in th sitcom LEARNING THE ROPES in 1988/89 about a High School Teacher who moonlighted as a Masked Professional Wrestler, but his identity had to remain secret. Featured stars of the NWA.

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There's your Hall of Fame Pop... Still brings back memories. Chills, the crowd comes unglued as Demolition 3-peat as WWF Tag Team Champions. One of my favorite pops of all time.

There's your Hall of Fame Pop... Still brings back memories. Chills, the crowd comes unglued as Demolition 3-peat as WWF Tag Team Champions. One of my favorite pops of all time.

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That's no Saba Simba, that's Toooooony Atlas! Roddy Piper buries the Saba Simba character upon it's debut vs. Chris Duffy. Superstars 9/15/90

That's no Saba Simba, that's Toooooony Atlas! Roddy Piper buries the Saba Simba character upon it's debut vs. Chris Duffy. Superstars 9/15/90

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The infamous Piper's Pit with Jimmy Snuka. Taped in March to air 4/1 for the St. Louis market only. Got over so huge eventually it was aired in June 1984 for the masses.

The infamous Piper's Pit with Jimmy Snuka. Taped in March to air 4/1 for the St. Louis market only. Got over so huge eventually it was aired in June 1984 for the masses.

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It's Halloween 1981, and Georgia Wrestling gives us 2 full hours of tricks, but mostly treats. Including the GCW DEBUT of RODDY PIPER! Rod joins the show to lend his color expertise to the product as only the Hot Rod can do!

It's Halloween 1981, and Georgia Wrestling gives us 2 full hours of tricks, but mostly treats. Including the GCW DEBUT of RODDY PIPER! Rod joins the show to lend his color expertise to the product as only the Hot Rod can do!

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Referee Ron Garvin has enough of Dino Bravo's antics, leading the Rugged one to DQ Bravo for repeated "bad behavior" in a match. Of course, this leads to a fun little pull apart brawl between the two French Canadians. Superstars 7/8/89

Referee Ron Garvin has enough of Dino Bravo's antics, leading the Rugged one to DQ Bravo for repeated "bad behavior" in a match. Of course, this leads to a fun little pull apart brawl between the two French Canadians. Superstars 7/8/89

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