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Thirty years ago yesterday
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:08 am
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:08 am
Andre the Giant ended Hulk Hogan’s title reign on Saturday Night’s Main event with one of the best angles ever, the twin referees. He then “sold” the title to The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase. If you know what I’m talking about, your childhood was awesome 
NEVER FORGET 2/5/88
NEVER FORGET 2/5/88
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Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:12 am to the paradigm
I can only imagine what Bobby Heenan had to say on that.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:27 am to the paradigm
Word to Virgil.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:47 am to the paradigm
quote:
Ted DiBiase
Played soccer against his sons.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 6:59 am to the paradigm
I fell asleep so many times waiting for that to come on. 
Posted on 2/6/18 at 7:10 am to the paradigm
Nothing like a million dollar white dude with a black servant.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 8:06 am to PortHudsonPlaya
It does etch dibiase into the title history without him actually winning it, while getting the character way over as a heel it was a great move of course it wouldn’t last
Posted on 2/6/18 at 8:10 am to the paradigm
If this is what the OT was raised on, a lot has been explained.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 8:32 am to the paradigm
I didn’t realize the DiBiase clan lived in Clinton, MS.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 8:38 am to Jizzy08
Really?
Posted on 2/6/18 at 8:50 am to Paul Allen
I remember this well. My brothers and I watched because we didn't see WM III match and wanted to see Hogan slam the Giant. That angle was really clever and fun.
It's interesting to see these Hogan matches from that era with the understanding of all the backstage clout he carried in the decision making.
If I remember correctly, Vince wanted Hogan to do a program with Savage and drop the belt but Hogan refused to do a clean job and if they made Savage win in controversial fashion it would hurt Savage's growing popularity with the fans. So Hogan agreed to lose the belt in controversial fashion and then have the belt "held-up" and put in a tournament, so Savage could win it and do a full face turn.
Of course, Hogan had to be directly involved in Savage winning by interfering with the Savage/DiBiase final match and even was the one who got the belt, handed it to Savage and raised his hand. Then they slowly turned Savage heel again so he could cleanly drop the belt back to Hogan at WM V.
It was all cool to see those storylines develop when I was 12, but in retrospect, I can see why so many of the wrestlers from that era didn't like Hogan very much.
It's interesting to see these Hogan matches from that era with the understanding of all the backstage clout he carried in the decision making.
If I remember correctly, Vince wanted Hogan to do a program with Savage and drop the belt but Hogan refused to do a clean job and if they made Savage win in controversial fashion it would hurt Savage's growing popularity with the fans. So Hogan agreed to lose the belt in controversial fashion and then have the belt "held-up" and put in a tournament, so Savage could win it and do a full face turn.
Of course, Hogan had to be directly involved in Savage winning by interfering with the Savage/DiBiase final match and even was the one who got the belt, handed it to Savage and raised his hand. Then they slowly turned Savage heel again so he could cleanly drop the belt back to Hogan at WM V.
It was all cool to see those storylines develop when I was 12, but in retrospect, I can see why so many of the wrestlers from that era didn't like Hogan very much.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 9:03 am to cleeveclever
They didn't like him because he was the undisputed star of the whole thing......
Posted on 2/6/18 at 9:50 am to dukke v
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They didn't like him because he was the undisputed star of the whole thing......
They didn't like him because they didn't know what to do when Hulkamania went wild over them.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 10:12 am to Choupique19
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They didn't like him because they didn't know what to do when Hulkamania went wild over them.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 11:47 am to MonicaLewinsky
There is no question about that.... but at that time in the WWF it ALL Hogan......
Posted on 2/6/18 at 11:49 am to the paradigm
You need a better thread title so people who are curious about real history dont click on it
Posted on 2/6/18 at 12:06 pm to the paradigm
I saw the Big Cat Ernie Ladd attempt to body slam Andre The Giant @ the Rapides Parish Coliseum. It was an awesome match. "The Big Cat's" knees buckled as he had "The Giant" chest high....then "The Giant" came crashing down on top of "The Big Cat" 1,2,3 "The Giant" won the match.
I actually got an autograph from JYD @ the Coliseum as well. Good times for a wee kid!
I actually got an autograph from JYD @ the Coliseum as well. Good times for a wee kid!
Posted on 2/6/18 at 12:17 pm to wrongRob
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I saw the Big Cat Ernie Ladd attempt to body slam Andre The Giant @ the Rapides Parish Coliseum.
I was there as well. I believe Jerry Usher was the referee. They put on some great shows there.
Posted on 2/6/18 at 12:57 pm to HuckleBearer
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I was there as well. I believe Jerry Usher was the referee. They put on some great shows there.
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