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The Grenade is back to close out the month of JULY 1988 WWF TV and a look at WWF WRESTLEFEST Results from Milwaukee Stadium! The Macho Man announces the returning HULK HOGAN as his partner for SummerSlam as the MEGA POWERS are slated to take on Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant, the MEGA BUCKS! Plus, Mean Gene Okerlund returns after a month-long absence, Terry Taylor debuts and immediately turns heel on Sam Houston, full WRESTLEFEST '88 Results, the SummerSlam card is announced IN FULL, 6-Man Tag with the Ultimate Warrior & British Bulldogs vs. Demolition & Mr. Fuji, one final Weasel Suit Match, Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude, Conquistadors eat ice cream, HULK VS. ANDRE INSIDE A STEEL CAGE, SOUNDBITES GALORE, and so much more!

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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #137. CONTINUING WITH TWO MORE WEEKS OF JULY 1988 WWF TV! The Powers of Pain make their WWF DEBUT! The Macho Man issues a challenge to Ted Dibiase & Andre. SSSSummer Slam hype begins. Jake & Cheryl Roberts are the guests of Brother Love! And speaking of Brother, Mr. Love joins an episode of Prime Time Wrestling, which only upsets the Gorilla! The Big Boss Man shows us what "hard times" is all about! Tito Santana battles "Headbanger" Jos LeDuc, Greg Valentine vs. Ken Patera (as Don Muraco intervenes). The Iron Sheik's brief return to TV. Tag team action is hot & heavy as we see the likes of The Hart Foundation, Rockers, Rougeaus, Tag Champs Demolition, & more! Plus, Jesse Ventura will return to the ring... as a REFEREE?!?!?! Also, soundbites out the wazoo, and so much more summer of 88 goodness!

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The Wrestling Memory Grenade returns this week with the WWF's SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT - APRIL 30, 1988. FEATURING... 

• Undisputed WWF Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. The One Man Gang
• WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. British Bulldogs
• "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase vs. "Rock" Don Muraco
• "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Hercules (w/Andre the Giant!)
• Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake vs. "Dangerous" Danny Davis
• "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. Koko B. Ware
• Soundbites galore, and so much more...

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In this special bonus edition of the Wrestling Memory Grenade, we go back in time and relive just a small part of the war between the WWF vs. WCW. We talk Ric Flair, Eddy Guerrero, Sting, Lex Luger, the Giant, the Ultimate Warrior, Hall, Nash, HBK, Stone Cold, Mr. Perfect, Mick Foley, the Undertaker, Goldust, DDP, Triple H, and so much more! Plus, host Ray Russell makes some special announcements about the future of the Grenade and the WrestleCopia Podcast Network! It's an episode you don't want to miss!

The Monday Night War Begins to Heat Up!!!

Some excellent conversation this week on many topics ongoing in the world of the Monday Night War. Ric Flair vs. Eddy Guerrero in a TV Match of the Year Candidate! Lex Luger takes his first table bump… ON THE CONCRETE! Barbarian launches Sting into orbit. Blood is still Running Cold. The Mero/Bischoff Saga concludes. Slamboree 96 is in the books and what a mess it was. DDP = Battle Bowl Champion. Nitro going to 2 Hours, & more!

Then, up “north”, Hall & Nash leave the WWF, but not without drama. Warrior Man and his DESTRUCITY. Lots of new hires and lots of BAD gimmicks. The Kliq put on a solid match when HBK meets HHH. Bulldog & Shawn in a Beach Brawl! Goldust fondles Taker. Newww Tag Champs. Mr. Perfect gets involved. Stone Cold & Savio Vega prepare for War. Mankind hilariously attacks Undertaker. And our very first wrestling Restraining Order?

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WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE BONUS EPISODE #49.5

Featuring...
Monday Warfare: The Battles Within – Episode 19 (5/13 & 5/20/96)

WCW NEWS

• Nitro expanding to TWO HOURS!
• Eric Bischoff calls Bull$h*t on Dave Meltzer’s scheduling claims
• Blood Runs Cold theories
• DDP has a new benefactor
• What once was old is new again… Savage vs. Flair
• The Marc Mero/Eric Bischoff saga comes to a conclusion

WCW Monday Nitro 5/13/96

• It’s the final 60-Minute edition of Nitro!
• Lex Luger goes camping
• The Steiners face Public Enemy
• Chris Benoit vs. “Squire” David Taylor
• Mongo has a chat with the Macho Man
• OUR WORLD IS ABOUT TO CHANGE… BLOOD RUNS COLD!
• Battle of the Heels: RIC FLAIR VS. VK WALLSTREET
• The Nature Boy takes a trip to the VIP Table with his ladies
• WCW Champion The Giant defends against Lex Luger
• Lex Luger takes a Chokeslam to hell!

WWF NEWS 

• Silly Meltzer says men will resent HBK because he’s good in bed? WTF?
• European Tour Shenanigans Galore, Sunny sent home, Bret Hart questions his future
• The Kliq live up to their adolescent behavior 
• Hall & Nash try themselves on the way out the door
• NEW TALENT, BAD GIMMICKS = Salvatore Sincere, Freddie Joe Floyd, TL Hopper, The Pug, The Goon, and WHO???

WWF Monday Night Raw 5/13/96 

• Sunny = Trash?
• Ahmed Johnson battles the Tag Team Champion Body Donnas
• Vader meets the Dumpster
• Goldust fondles the Undertaker
• The Man O’War eats a Bradshaw Clothesline from Hell, as I wake up my dog
• Bulldog brawls with HBK on the beach
• WWF Champion Shawn Michaels faces Kliq member HHH
• Mr. Perfect teases a return?
• Vince McMahon taunts the Bulldog while promoting sexual harassment

MORE WCW NEWS 

• Slamboree 96 is in the books, and what a mess it was

WCW Monday Nitro 5/20/96 

• Special 90-Minute edition
• Mongo & Pepe leave the program
• Kevin Greene joins WCW
• The Steiners vs. Scott Norton & Ice Train – THE REMATCH!
• Garrett Bischoff sighting!
• RIC FLAIR VS. EDDY GUERRERO in a hell of a 20-minute match!
• Ric Flair talks Mongo and the Macho Man
• WCW Tag Champs Sting & Lex Luger vs. The Barbarian & Meng
• The Barbarian LAUNCHES Sting off the top in an overhead belly to belly nearly 18 feet across the ring, It has to be seen!!!
• The Macho Man is banned from the building, but will that stop him?
• Blood, still running Cold…
• Battle Bowl Winner – DDP takes on Brad Armstrong
• Slamboree becomes irrelevant when DDP has his WCW title shot revoked
• WCW Champion The Giant defends against Arn Anderson
• NITRO GOES TO 2 HOURS NEXT WEEK!

 
WWF NEWS

• “WARRIOR MAN HERE” – The Ultimate Warrior turns over a new leaf?
• Yokozuna weight loss?
• Newwww WWF Tag Team Champions at MSG
• The infamous Kliq Curtain Call goes down
• Scott Hall playing politics
• Razor Ramon & Diesel – OIfficially GONE from the WWF!
• The 1-2-3 Kid having issues?

WWF Monday Night Raw 5/20/96 

• It’s the go-home to IYH “Beware of Dog”
• “Wildman” Marc Mero faces “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
• Savio Vega puts a whipping on Stone Cold
• Ahmed Johnson, Kuwaiti Savior?
• The Ultimate Warrior Comic Book is launched, and more DESTRUCITY
• Savio Vega meets the 1-2-3 Kid
• Steve Austin & Ted Dibiase humiliate Savio Vega
• The Godwinns win the tag straps
• Paul Bearer talks the Taker/Goldust Casket Match
• Mankind attacks The Undertaker in hilarious fashion!
• Gorilla Monsoon settles a Restraining Order
• Shawn Michaels joins commentary, but that doesn’t keep Diana Smith away!
• The British Bulldog takes on Jake “The Snake” Roberts in one of the worst matches in Raw history. 

All of that, plus we discuss Nitro’s timeslot change during the NBA playoffs, the weekly TV ratings, who won, who lost, Nitro going 2-hours and so much more! Lots of great discussions this week, you won’t want to miss this episode!

It’s the 1993 WWF SummerSlam Watch-Along edition of the Grenade. The Lex Express rolls into Auburn Hills as Lex Luger challenges Yokozuna for the WWF Title. Bret Hart looks to exact revenge for the Hart Family as he takes on Jerry “The King” Lawler. The Undertaker faces the Giant Gonzalez in a “Rest In Peace” Match. Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels defends against Mr. Perfect to determine the greatest IC Champ of all time. Tag Champs the Steiners defend against Jim Cornette’s Heavenly Bodies. Plus, Razor Ramon vs. The Million Dollar Man in Dibiase's final WWF match, the new sensation 1-2-3 Kid goes up against IRS, 6-Man action involving the Smoking Gunns & Tatanka vs. The Headshrinkers & Bam Bam Bigelow, Ludvig Borga makes his PPV debut vs. Marty Jannetty, plus the debut of Joe Fowler, and much to the dismay of Bruce Hart... Doink the Clown makes a surprise appearance!

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THE WWF SUMMERSLAM 1993 WATCH-ALONG
AUGUST 30th, 1993  Featuring...   

• WWF Champion Yokozuna vs. Lex Luger
• Who is King of the Ring? Bret Hart vs. Jerry Lawler
• IC Champion Shawn Michaels vs. Mr. Perfect
• Tag Champions The Steiner Brothers vs. The Heavenly Bodies
• Rest In Peace Match: The Undertaker vs. The Giant Gonzalez
• Razor Ramon vs. “Million $ Man” Ted Dibiase
• The 1-2-3 Kid vs. IRS
• 6-Man Tag: The Smoking Gunns & Tatanka vs. The Headshrinkers & Bam Bam Bigelow
• Marty Jannetty vs. Ludvig Borga
• Bonus action with Bret Hart vs, Doink the Clown!
• And the WWF debut of JOE FOWLER!

All roads lead to Summer Slam ’93 this week as we take a look at the second half of August 1993 in the WWF. The Steiners defend their Tag Team Titles vs. Money Inc inside a STEEL CAGE. Bloated HBK. Lex Luger talks using Steroids. Hacksaw Duggan seeks revenge on Yokozuna. Mr. Hughes explains his firing. Bobby Heenan trolls Marty Jannetty. We say goodbye to Mean Gene Okerlund. Plus, there’s an Elvis sighting, I’ll Be Your Hero, and the Macho Man starts his Singing career as RAPPING RANDY!

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VIRGIL of the Week (00:05:10)

Two Bonus Virgil promos this week as he talks an upcoming match against the Warlord. Plus, Virg shares his thoughts heading into his match with the Million Dollar Man at SummerSlam 91.

 
 MR. HUGHES EXPLAINS HIS WWF DEPARTURE (00:10:18)

After taking the time to find Mr. Hughes’ side of the story, we hear how his release from the WWF in 1993 really went down. An intriguing piece of business!

 

WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 8/16/93 (00:14:19)
Ted Dibiase meets the 1-2-3 Kid in a rematch. Lex Luger talks Drugs and Steroids. The Headshrinkers continue their body count. Marty Jannetty takes on Bastion Booger. Men on a Mission in action. Money Inc talk their upcoming Steel Cage match with the Steiners. Plus, the Macho Man has a “BIG” surprise.

WEEKEND OF AUGUST 21st & 22nd, 1993 (00:35:05)
Jim Cornette, Mr. Fuji, and Yokozuna join the King’s Court, as they emotionally abuse a young kid! Boni Blackstone speaks with Bret Hart about being “IN THE SUMMERSLAM”. The Undertaker digs a grave for the Giant Gonzalez. Jerry Lawler meets Elvis Presley in a Pink Cadillac. Marty Jannetty takes on Papa Shango. Rappin' Randy! Face to Face Sound bites galore! The Bushwhackers tangle with the Quebecers More action with Marty Jannetty, The Quebecers, Adam Bomb, Mr. Hughes, Bam Bam Bigelow, Men on a Mission, Virgil, Razor Ramon, the Heavenly Bodies, 1-2-3 Kid, Smoking Gunns & Ludvig Boirga. Plus, Men on a Mission dedicate a rap to Lex Luger and the Call to Action campaign. With MOM joined by RAPPING RANDY SAVAGE!


WWF SUMMER SLAM SPECTACULAR (01:24:07)
STEEL CAGE ACTION when the Tag Champion Steiner Brothers defend against Money Incorporated. Razor Ramon vs. Blake Beverly in a fun match. A “Special Edition” of the King’s Court from inside Elvis’ Pink Cadillac. How many times can Bret Hart say “THE SUMMERSLAM” in one promo? Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels defends against Bob Backlund. The Undertaker has a confrontation with the Giant Gonzalez. Ludvig Borga hates America. Marty Jannetty in action. Tatanka and the Smoking Gunns team up to sharpen their skills for the PPV. Plus, Hacksaw Duggan seeks revenge in a one-on-one match with WWF Champion Yokozuna!


WEEKEND OF 28th & 29th, 1993 (01:53:52)
It’s SUMMERSLAM WEEKEND! In a hilarious sound bite, Marty Jannetty talks “Ludwig Borje” and Bobby Heenan lets him have it! Mean Gene’s final WWF interview is with Jim Cornette & Yokozuna. Mr. Hughes makes his final appearance. The “I’LL BE YOUR HERO” MUSIC VIDEO DEBUTS. The Smoking Gunns meet Well Dunn. Diesel gets “hands-on”. Mr. Perfect, the Anti-American??? Ludvig Borga stuffs Virgil. More action with the 1-2-3 Kid, the Heavenly Bodies, Mr. Perfect, Smoking Gunns, Marty Jannetty, Tatanka, IC Champ Shawn Michaels. Plenty more classic Face to Face sound bites. Plus, Vince McMahon talks to the legendary Classy Freddie Blassie & Capt. Lou Albano about the SummerSlam main event.

The Lex Express rolls on as we head towards Summer Slam '93. In this episode, we take an in-depth look at all of the August News for the WWF, plus extensive coverage of the USWA vs. WWF crossover feud as a HEEL VINCE MCMAHON arrives on Memphis TV, complete with sound bites! All of that, plus we tackle the first two weeks of WWF TV for August '93.

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AUGUST 1993 WWF NEWS -
- Yokozuna vs. Lex Luger gets a "Dry Run" in Memphis
-  RADIO WWF DEBUTS
- Jim Cornette on Regis & Kathy Lee!
- WWF House Show business sees some success
- August injury notes with The Undertaker, Fatu, Luna, & more
- In a HUGE piece of news, the WWF changes their famous house show format from 2 touring groups to one, leaving a lot of people out of work!
- Another European Tour
- SIXTEEN WWF TALENTS are released from their full-time contracts throughout the month of August, including the likes of Mean Gene Okerlund, Mr. Hughes, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, the Giant Gonzalez, Jimmy Hart, Tito Santana, Bob Backlund, Brutus Beefcake, & HULK HOGAN!
- NEW ARRIVALS include announcer Joe Fowler, The Heavenly Bodies, and JIM CORNETTE!
- August Tryouts - include the ORIGINAL MVP, the Texas Hangmen, TOMMY DREAMER, and the future WCW Renegade!
- Jerry Lawler's naughty comments

USWA VS. WWF CROSSOVER FEUD (00:40:50)
- We take an in-depth look at the USWA/WWF feud in August as the Bret Hart vs. Jerry Lawler storyline crosses over into Memphis, where The King is the babyface and Bret Hart is the heel! Plus, the 1-2-3 Kid has issues with PG-13. Mr. Perfect seeks revenge on Jerry Lawler after losing the AWA Title 5 years ago. Jeff Jarrett aligns with the King to take on Bret & Owen Hart. Luna Vachon arrives to feud with Miss Texas. Bret Hart forms an alliance with... THE GIANT GONZALEZ???  Plus, VINCE MCMAHON ARRIVES IN THE USWA... AS A HEEL!!! Sound bites included! This truly is "bizarro" world!

- VIRGIL OF THE WEEK!!! (01:09:45)
We go back in time to 1992 as Virgil heads to SummerSlam to take on Nailz in a form of revenge for his buddy the Big Boss Man. Here this week you're treated to THREE Virgil Promos as Virg is as mad as.... well, I'll let Virgil finish that sentence... if he can. Listen and see!

WWF Monday Night Raw AUGUST 2, 1993 (01:13:30)
The Macho Man has a "little surprise" for Doink the Clown when these two collide in the feature match. The WHO IS LEX LUGER segments begin as Lex talks about growing up, life expectations, academics, and being "misunderstood"? Ted Dibiase calls in to talk the 1-2-3 Kid and Razor Ramon. More action with Adam Bomb, Mr. Perfect, and the Steiners. This arena is HOT, literally. PLUS, THE WWF DEBUT OF JIM CORNETTE!!!
 

WWF TV - Weekend of AUGUST 7 - 9, 1993 (01:28:49)
Jim Cornette announces his alliance with WWF Champion Yokozuna! Owen Hart challenges IC Champion Shawn Michaels, Tatanka battles Mr. Hughes. Lex Luger vs. Yoozuina contract signing, with a special clause added. The Smoking Gunns take on Well Dunn. The MACHO MIDGET teams with the Bushwhackers to take on Blake Beverly, the Brooklyn Brawler, and Little Louie. Ted Dibiase seeks revenge on Razor Ramon Razor calls out HBK on being "chunky" as of late. More on WHO IS LEX LUGER as he talks high school sports, heading to college. Pro Football and becoming a pro wrestler. Boni Blackstone talks to Jim Cornette and his Heavenly Bodies. Adam Bomb takes on future Headbanger Mosh. Tito Santana's final squash match. More action involving Doink, Marty Jannetty, Bastion Booger, Mr. Hughes, Tag Champs the Steiners, IC Champ Shawn Michaels, Razor Ramon, and the debut of the Heavenly Bodies.Face to Face sound bites galore from New York, Anaheim, and Canada! Plus, Jerry Lawler slaps the Macho Man! AND Lex Luger can't spell USA???

WWF TV - Weekend of AUGUST 14 & 15, 1993 (02:36:21)
Razor Ramon on the King's Court. Vince McMahon warns the Macho Man and the King. Razor Ramon has fun with Raymond Rougeau. Smoky Mountain Wrestling gets namedropped. Bret Hart talks about wrestling Jerry Lawler IN THE SUMMERSLAM. Boni Blackstone talks to Johnny Polo & Adam Bomb. Fred Williams, the Samoan! The Macho Man speaks from the heart. Face to Face soundbites-o-plenty. Tons of in-ring action involving Ludvig Borga, Razor Ramon, Tag Champs the Steiners, IC Champ Shawn Michaels, Tatanka, the Heavenly Bodies, Men on a Mission, Bam Bam Bigelow, Bastion Booger, Adam Bomb, The Bushwhackers, Marty Jannetty, Blake Beverly, Virgil, and the awesome Quebecers (they're not the Mounties!). Plus, Mr. Perfect ATTEMPTS to wrestle Bastion Booger.

THE LARGEST & LONGEST EPISODE OF THE GRENADE TO DATE!!! SIX HOURS OF WWF DISCUSSION AND SOUNDBITES GALORE COVERING JULY OF 1993!

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JULY 1993 WWF NEWS -
- Recent Deaths in 93
- Italian Stallion = Spaghetti Eating Champion, Again!
- Car Trouble with Bastion Booger
- Failed experiments with Bob Backlund & the Giant Gonzalez
- Nasty Boys busted
- Raw Ratings
- Macho Man... Head Booker???
- Major Talent Cuts Coming in August, more than 15 talents will be cut
- Original Summer Slam 93 Lineup
- Petty Titan Attorneys going after the small fish
- WWF Magazine firing back about company scandals
- July Injuries - Luna, Fatu, The Undertaker, more
- July House Show Notes & Results
- Coming into WWF... Ludvig Borga, The Quebecers, Well Dunn, Jim Cornette & The Heavenly Bodies!
- July Tryouts - Savio Vega, Van Hammer, Rocking Rebel. Nikolai Volkoff, more
- USWA vs. WWF Feud continues... Jerry Lawler continues his Memphis feud against the likes of Owen Hart, Vampire Warrior, & more. Plus, Johnny Polo in Memphis and DISCO INFERNO arrive in the USWA!
- A HEEL BRET HART comes to the USWA to confront babyface Jerry Lawler! Talk about "bizarro" world.

- VIRGIL OF THE WEEK!!! (01:11:50)
After losing the Millions Dollar Title back to Ted DiBiase, Virgil has a bone to pick with the REPO MAN!

WWF Monday Night Raw JULT 5, 1993 (01:15:28)
Highlights from the previous day's "Stars & Stripes" Challenge as Lex Luger delivers the Slam Hear Round the World to Yokozuna. The Undertaker makes his return after being put out by Mr. Hughes to take on Samu of the Headshrinkers. The 1-2-3 Kid takes on Blake Beverly in a hell of a match. More action from Mr. Perfect & Bam Bam Bigelow. Plus, Mr. Fuji issues an open challenge for WWF Champion Yokozuna, and CRUSH accepts!
 

WWF TV - Weekend of JULY 10 - 12, 1993 (01:38:56)
Sound bites galore as the Face to Face segments continue to offers a plethora of fun gems from the east coast to the west. Crush looks to settle the score with Doink in 1 on 1 action... or is it 1 on 18? Six-Man action with Tatanka & The Smoking Gunns vs. Bam Bam Bigelow & The Headshrinkers. The SummerSlam Reports begin with Bret Hart talking Jerry Lawler... IN THE SUMMERSLAM! Jerry Lawler invites Owen Hart to the King's Court next week. The oddball tag team of Hacksaw & Kamala face the Headshrinkers. Juggling Doinks. Tatanka goes 7+ minutes with Brooklyn Brawler?  Headshrinkers kill PJ Walker, it's Just Incredible.  More action with Smoking Gunns, Adam Bomb, Shawn Michaels, MOM, Owen Hart, Bastion Booger, and Mr. Hughes. PLUS, following their Championship Match, WWF Champion Yokozuna sends Crush to the hospital after FOUR BANZAI DROPS as Macho Man is forced to watch on!

WWF TV - Weekend of JULY 17 - 19, 1993 (02:52:43)
Lots of title action when IC Champ Shawn Michaels defends against Marty Jannetty and the Steiner Brothers defend their WWF Tag Titles vs. Money Inc. Razor Ramon confronts Ted Dibiase. Jerry Lawler welcomes Owen Hart to the King's Court. Marty Jannetty battles Mr. Hughes. 6-Man action as Tatanka teams with the Steiners vs. Blake Beverly and the TV Debut of Well Dunn. Lex Luger on Regis & Kathy Lee. Macho Man hates Boogers. Ted Dibiase issues a challenge to the 1-2-3 Kid. Boni Blackstone wears a curtain. Action with  Tatanka, Adam Bomb, Mr. Hughes, Doink, Shawn Michaels, MOM, Bastion Booger, the 1-2-3 Kid, and more. The Face to Face goodness continues as we hear from 3 different markets! Plus a special King's Court with guest TINY TIM!

WWF TV - Weekend of  JULY 24 - 26, 1993 (04:11:00)
Bret Hart battles Bam Bam Bigelow in a King of the Ring Rematch. Jerry Lawler verbally assaults Stu & Helen Hart. WWF Tag Champs the Steiner Brothers defend against Money Inc in a rematch from last week. Doink has the Macho Man seeing TRIPLE VISION! The Undertaker delivers a present to Mr. Hughes. Jerry Lawler takes on Owen Hart. Jack Tunney grants Lex Luger a Championship Match against Yokozuna, at SUMMERSLAM! Vince McMahon conducts a sit-down interview with Lex Luger. WrestleMania, the Album at a K-Mart near you!  The Lex Express is on the road. Themis Klarides rocks a bikini. A Balls Mahoney sighting. Dave Thomas of Wendy's Fame. Action involving Hacksaw, 1-2-3 Kid, MOM, Papa Shango, Mr. Perfect, Mr. Hughes, Smoking Gunns, Doink, and more. Even more fun Face to Face sound bites from New York, Anaheim, Canada, and more! Plus, the WWF DEBUTS of LUDVIG BORGA, WELL DUNN, and THE QUEBECERS!

WWF TV - Weekend of  JULY 31 & AUGUST 1, 1993 (05:02:00)
"Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase challenges (and loses to) the 1-2-3 Kid! Post-match antics between Ted Dibiase and Razor Ramon heat things up for the summer. Luna Vachon is scheduled to take on Sensational Sherri in Sherri's final WWF appearance, but Bam Bam Bigelow intervenes. Then, it's Tatanka to the rescue as he confronts the Beast from the East. The Undertaker arrives at the King's Court with a message for Mr. Hughes. The Headshrinkers destroy both their opponents, then go after each other!  1-2-3 Kid shows up Damien Demento. The Quebecers are NOT the Mounties! The Smoking Gunns vs. Damien Demento & Barry Horowitz. Blake Beverly vs. Virgil. Ludvig Borga hates America. Action with Adam Bomb, MOM, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Perfect, Bastion Booger, Tatanka, more. Mean Gene calls Bobby Heenan and IDIOT! PLUS, yes, more fun and sometimes hilarious Face to Face sound bites involving the likes of Doink, 1-2-3 Kid, Macho Man, Jannetty, Bigelow, Harvey Wippleman, Shawn Michaels, Tatanka, Razor Ramon, & more!

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In this episode, we take an in-depth look at Yokozuna's Stars & Stripes Bodyslam Challenge on the 4th of July aboard the USS Intrepid, We discuss Lex Luger's abrupt babyface turn after the "Slam heard round the World", and the Call to Action Campaign that followed. All aboard the Lex Express for this fun 70-minute ride down memory lane!

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(NOTE: In between the main TV programs we also touch on any necessary Exclusive matches, segments, or angles that aired internationally or on the U.S. recap programs like Mania, All American, TSN, etc.)
 
 POST KING OF THE RING ‘93 WWF NEWS -
- A quick look back at King of the Ring
 - The Mass Exodus begins.. Sensational Sherri, Ted Dibiase, Jimmy Hart, Brutus Beefcake, and HULK HOGAN give their notice to leave the WWF!
- Hulk Hogan’s final stateside WWF matches and his unprofessionalism
- Multiple WWF Tag Team Title Changes resulting in NEW Champions!
- Luna Vachon breaks her wrist
- June House Show Results and the changes ahead
- Hulk Hogan vs. The Giant Gonzalez???

- VIRGIL OF THE WEEK!!! This week, Virgil talks Sid Justice, Kamala, Nailz, The Big Boss Man, and MORE Papa Shango!

 
WWF Monday Night Raw JUNE 14, 1993 (00:57:54)
Razor Ramon offers the 1-2-3 Kid $10,000 for a return match, and the Kid finally accepts! Mr. Fuji & Yokozuna celebrate their WWF Title win and the demise of Hulkamania.Singles matches with Jerry “The King” Lawler and “Rocket” Owen Hart. Mr. Hughes steals the Undertaker’s urn. You can’t backdrop Mr. Perfect! Plus, Marty Jannetty takes on Doink the Clown in a fun one! And Yokozuna issues a Bodyslam challenge!
 
 
WWF TV - Weekend of JUNE 19 - 21, 1993 (01:14:30)
Yokozuna’s Bodyslam Challenge now has a venue, all the USS Intrepid! Marty Jannetty meets Doink the Clown in a 20+ minute 2 out of 3 falls match. Bastion Booger makes his WWF Debut against Virgil! Doink vs. Bob Backlund! Mr. Hughes has a message for the Undertaker. Men on a Mission music videos. Macho Man interviews Sensational Sherri. New Tag Team Champions the Steiner Brothers. Action involving Adam Bomb, Smoking Gunns, Tatanka, Papa Shango, El Matador, Mr. Perfect, Owen Hart, the Headshrinkers, & more. A plethora of RARE Face to Face Sound bites! Plus, Razor Ramon meets the 1-2-3 Kid in the $10,000 Challenge Return Match on Raw!!!


WWF TV - Weekend of JUNE 26 & 28, 1993 (02:11:23)
Shawn Michaels defends his IC Title vs. Kamala! A very special King’s Court where Jerry Lawler interviews… Jerry Lawler! Money Inc offer Razor Ramon a job, as their servant! Mean Gene gives Dental Hygiene advice. Virgil vs. Bastion Booger II, it’s BOOGER’S REVENGE! Mr. Hughes meets El Matador. Several Superstars accept Yokozuna’s Bodyslam Challenge. We see the softer side of Bam Bam Bigelow when he introduces his new main squeeze, Luna Vachon. Kamala vs. Bastion Booger! Jim Ross talks the history of the USS Intrepid. Johnny Polo and his Shuttlecocks. Can Crush slam Bastion Booger? Terry Taylor loses his hosting gig. More action with Doink, Headshrinkers, Adam Bomb, Hacksaw Duggan, Crush, Lex Luger & more. Rare sound bites continue with even more localized Face to Face promos from both coasts! Plus, Bret Hart talks his friends… Stubby and Gibby!
 

WWF TV - Weekend of JULY 3 & 4, 1993 (03:36:19)
Everything leading up to the Stars & Stripes Bodyslam Challenge! Bret Hart returns and challenges the King, while burying the Bodyslam Challenge in the process. Men on a Mission make their in-ring Debut! 1-2-3 Kid vs. Reno Riggins, now we’re gonna see a RENO PLEX??? The NARCISSIST Lex Luger appears just a day before the Bodyslam Challenge. What on Earth is Boni Blackstone wearing now? Action with Marty Jannetty, WWF Tag Champs the Steiners, Bam Bam Bigelow, Adam Bomb, Tatanka, Doink, Mr. Hughes, and more. Plus, tons more rare Face to Face sound clips for your enjoyment! HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA!!!