Post by andrew8798 on Oct 29, 2008 18:55:39 GMT -5
DECEMBER 2008: SEASON'S BEATINGS
Happy Holidays and “Season’s Beatings” from WWE 24/7 Classics. Celebrate this festive time of year with shows sure to get you in the holiday spirit all throughout December.
Legends
Hall of Fame: Paul Orndorff – It’s the most “Wonderful” time of the year, as Paul Orndorff’s impressive career is chronicled. “Mr. Wonderful” was at the center of WWE’s explosion in popularity in the mid-80s, with classic rivalries with fellow WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Relive these classic battles, along with matches from Orndorff’s days in Georgia Championship Wrestling and WCW. Plus, see Orndorff honored in 2005 with induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.
The Big Ones
WWE This Tuesday in Texas – WWE brings big time excitement to Tuesday night with a historic event from the Lone Star state. Two of the biggest Superstars in WWE history square off as Hulk Hogan looks to regain the WWE Championship when he battles the Undertaker. “Macho Man” Randy Savage returns to action, looking for payback against Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Bret “Hitman” Hart defends the Intercontinental Championship and much more from December 1991.
Old School – (2) Rarely-seen 80s WWE cards from classics venues. In 1985, Hulk Hogan heats up Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada when the WWE Champion battles the unpredictable Terry Funk. Plus, the British Bulldogs challenge WWE Tag Team Champions Greg “The Hammer” Valentine and Brutus Beefcake. In 1988, the Superstars head to the Spectrum in Philadelphia as WWE Champion “Macho Man” Randy Savage defends the gold vs King Haku. Other great matches from Philly include The Rockers vs The Brain Busters, Ultimate Warrior vs Honky Tonk Man and Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs “8th Wonder of the World” Andre the Giant.
TV Classics
The Monday Night War – The battle for Sports Entertainment supremacy continues between WWE and WCW with (2) head-to-head clashes from November 1997. The unpredictable actions of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, D-Generation X and WWE’s newest force, the big red monster Kane make for wild times on WWE Raw. But it’s the fall out from the Survivor Series in Montreal that has everybody talking. On WCW Nitro, Hollywood Hogan and the nWo want a piece of Sting. Plus, great matches feature Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero for the WCW Cruiserweight Title, Chris Jericho vs Scott Hall and Curt Hennig vs Diamond Dallas Page for the U.S. Championship.
WWE Tribute to the Troops – Relive the excitement and emotion as WWE Superstars head to Iraq during the Holidays to support and entertain the military. In 2006, WWE Champion John Cena faces Edge and Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy battles the “Samoan Bulldozer” Umaga. The 2007 edition features WWE Champion Randy Orton facing Chris Jericho, the gorgeous WWE Divas in Tag Team action, D-Generation X and much more.
Shorties
“Festival of Fights” – This Holiday Season, countdown the 8 days of the Festival of Lights with a “Festival of Fights” featuring Goldberg’s top matches. See the seemingly unstoppable force in memorable battles versus Hollywood Hogan, The Rock, Chris Jericho, Triple H, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair and many more.
Happy Holidays and “Season’s Beatings” from WWE 24/7 Classics. Celebrate this festive time of year with shows sure to get you in the holiday spirit all throughout December.
Legends
Hall of Fame: Paul Orndorff – It’s the most “Wonderful” time of the year, as Paul Orndorff’s impressive career is chronicled. “Mr. Wonderful” was at the center of WWE’s explosion in popularity in the mid-80s, with classic rivalries with fellow WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Relive these classic battles, along with matches from Orndorff’s days in Georgia Championship Wrestling and WCW. Plus, see Orndorff honored in 2005 with induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.
The Big Ones
WWE This Tuesday in Texas – WWE brings big time excitement to Tuesday night with a historic event from the Lone Star state. Two of the biggest Superstars in WWE history square off as Hulk Hogan looks to regain the WWE Championship when he battles the Undertaker. “Macho Man” Randy Savage returns to action, looking for payback against Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Bret “Hitman” Hart defends the Intercontinental Championship and much more from December 1991.
Old School – (2) Rarely-seen 80s WWE cards from classics venues. In 1985, Hulk Hogan heats up Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada when the WWE Champion battles the unpredictable Terry Funk. Plus, the British Bulldogs challenge WWE Tag Team Champions Greg “The Hammer” Valentine and Brutus Beefcake. In 1988, the Superstars head to the Spectrum in Philadelphia as WWE Champion “Macho Man” Randy Savage defends the gold vs King Haku. Other great matches from Philly include The Rockers vs The Brain Busters, Ultimate Warrior vs Honky Tonk Man and Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs “8th Wonder of the World” Andre the Giant.
TV Classics
The Monday Night War – The battle for Sports Entertainment supremacy continues between WWE and WCW with (2) head-to-head clashes from November 1997. The unpredictable actions of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, D-Generation X and WWE’s newest force, the big red monster Kane make for wild times on WWE Raw. But it’s the fall out from the Survivor Series in Montreal that has everybody talking. On WCW Nitro, Hollywood Hogan and the nWo want a piece of Sting. Plus, great matches feature Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero for the WCW Cruiserweight Title, Chris Jericho vs Scott Hall and Curt Hennig vs Diamond Dallas Page for the U.S. Championship.
WWE Tribute to the Troops – Relive the excitement and emotion as WWE Superstars head to Iraq during the Holidays to support and entertain the military. In 2006, WWE Champion John Cena faces Edge and Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy battles the “Samoan Bulldozer” Umaga. The 2007 edition features WWE Champion Randy Orton facing Chris Jericho, the gorgeous WWE Divas in Tag Team action, D-Generation X and much more.
Shorties
“Festival of Fights” – This Holiday Season, countdown the 8 days of the Festival of Lights with a “Festival of Fights” featuring Goldberg’s top matches. See the seemingly unstoppable force in memorable battles versus Hollywood Hogan, The Rock, Chris Jericho, Triple H, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair and many more.