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May 24
May 24, 2015 17:33:17 GMT -6
Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on May 24, 2015 17:33:17 GMT -6
1987 - Jim Crockett Promotions debuted in Chicago, Illinois; headlined by The Rock N' Roll Express defeating NWA U.S. Tag Team Champions Midnight Express in a non-title Best 2 out of 3 falls match.
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May 24
May 24, 2015 17:36:17 GMT -6
Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on May 24, 2015 17:36:17 GMT -6
1985 - Oprah Winfrey, yes that Oprah, made an appearance at a WWF event in Chicago, IL. The three top matches aired on "AM Chicago" on 5/27/85 with Winfrey doing commentary and also interviewing Hulk Hogan and Don Muraco, The results of the show saw: -Bret Hart defeated SD Jones -Ken Patera defeated George Wells -The Spoiler defeated Rick McGraw -Jesse Ventura defeated Ivan Putski via count-out after the two brawled on the floor. -Tito Santana & the Junkyard Dog defeated WWF Intercontinental champion Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake when JYD pinned Valentine with a powerslam. -WWF champion Hulk Hogan pinned Don Muraco with a roll up after Muraco accidentally collided with Mr. Fuji on the ring apron. After the bout, Hogan chased off both Muraco and Fuji before celebrating with Oprah.
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May 24
May 24, 2015 17:36:51 GMT -6
Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on May 24, 2015 17:36:51 GMT -6
1987 - Jim Crockett Promotions debuted at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois, drawing 9,000 fans (a sellout) with the following results: -Tim Horner fought Eddie Gilbert to a draw. -Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts defeated Sting & Rick Steiner. -Terry Taylor fought Chris Adams to a no contest. -The Rock N' Roll Express, Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson defeated NWA U.S. Tag Team Champions Midnight Express, Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane in a non-title Best 2 out of 3 falls match. -Michael Hayes defeated Big Bubba via disqualification. -Manny Fernandez & Vladimir Pietrov defeated Barry Windham & Brad Armstrong. -NWA U.S. Champion Nikita Koloff defeated Ivan Koloff in a chain match. -Dusty Rhodes & the Road Warriors defeated NWA World Champion Ric Flair, NWA TV Champion Tully Blanchard, & Lex Luger.
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