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Post by mj0mn0m on May 5, 2023 18:02:25 GMT -5
I've seen a good chunk of old school WCW, but for some reason I've never watched too many of the shows from WWF during this timeline (1987-1994) ... Could the FAN help me out and recommend me some stuff to start w/ I'm planning on going thru it all during this year, but would like to hear what are the moments and matches to really look forward to? 🤔  |
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Post by mj0mn0m on May 5, 2023 18:10:55 GMT -5
Like I did w/ WCW, I'm planning on reading old Wrestling Observer's to keep me invested. 😎 ✨
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Post by BlackoutCreature on May 5, 2023 18:23:31 GMT -5
WWF from 1987 to 1994? Dude, just start at the beginning and watch everything chronologically. I know that sounds daunting, but narrowing down that time period in the WWF to anything else is just doing it a wild injustice.
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Post by mj0mn0m on May 5, 2023 18:31:53 GMT -5
WWF from 1987 to 1994? Dude, just start at the beginning and watch everything chronologically. I know that sounds daunting, but narrowing down that time period in the WWF to anything else is just doing it a wild injustice. I do understand there is a huge evolution happening with the said timeline. Saw it w/ WCW's high fliers for example. I guess I want to just hear some milestones and your fave moments, so I remember to pay attention to 'em better when I happen to see 'em! That's just how my brain works. 🤔 |
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Post by Aceorton on May 5, 2023 18:33:06 GMT -5
Have you watched WWF pre-1987? Not to add more to your plate, but starting with Hogan's initial title win, or even the build-up to the first WrestleMania, would give you a better sense of how it all evolved.
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Post by XIII on May 5, 2023 18:35:21 GMT -5
1987 sets the seeds for the MegaPowers arc and rise of the Macho Man. Start in January 87 and just work through it. There’s a lot of good stuff during this era.
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Post by mj0mn0m on May 5, 2023 18:38:47 GMT -5
Have you watched WWF pre-1987? Not to add more to your plate, but starting with Hogan's initial title win, or even the build-up to the first WrestleMania, would give you a better sense of how it all evolved. I'm up to date with WrestleMania stuff, especially the first one. I've listened tons of John Pollocks podcasts from these events for example. Never watched 'em though (outside WCW) ... |
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Post by mj0mn0m on May 5, 2023 18:43:00 GMT -5
1987 sets the seeds for the MegaPowers arc and rise of the Macho Man. Start in January 87 and just work through it. There’s a lot of good stuff during this era. Macho Man, Jake The Snake and Undertaker are probably in my Top 5 reasons why I'm starting out this watch project. Would love to hear some milestones from 'em. I guess I could rewatch career documentaries, but I don't want to be spoiled too much. I'm hoping it all will respawn my love for wrestling, ' matches stories are much interesting to follow. 😋 |
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Post by BlackoutCreature on May 5, 2023 18:46:36 GMT -5
WWF from 1987 to 1994? Dude, just start at the beginning and watch everything chronologically. I know that sounds daunting, but narrowing down that time period in the WWF to anything else is just doing it a wild injustice. I do understand there is a huge evolution happening with the said timeline. Saw it w/ WCW's high fliers for example. I guess I want to just hear some milestones and your fave moments, so I remember to pay attention to 'em better when I happen to see 'em! That's just how my brain works. 🤔 I mean, the problem with what you're asking is the WWF during that time period was as much about the build as they were about the moments. How can you truly appreciate Randy Savage's World Title win at WM4 without watching him hit his lowest losing the IC Title to Ricky Steamboat at WM3 and then crawling his way back up to even greater heights over the next year, winning the respect of the fans and his former enemies in the process? And the stories for the Ultimate Warrior and Bret Hart's are similar as well, the importance of their title wins just doesn't happen in a vacuum of one night. Even Hogan vs. Andre at WM3, probably the biggest moment in pro wrestling history (and to anybody who disagrees I will fight you to the death over this), doesn't have the same impact without knowing about their history dating all the way back to Hogan's debut in 1984. WWF at the time was very much about the journey more then the destination. |
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Post by mj0mn0m on May 5, 2023 18:51:20 GMT -5
I do understand there is a huge evolution happening with the said timeline. Saw it w/ WCW's high fliers for example. I guess I want to just hear some milestones and your fave moments, so I remember to pay attention to 'em better when I happen to see 'em! That's just how my brain works. 🤔 I mean, the problem with what you're asking is the WWF during that time period was as much about the build as they were about the moments. I mean, how can you truly appreciate Randy Savage's World Title win at WM4 without watching him hit his lowest losing the IC Title to Ricky Steamboat at WM3 and then crawling his way back up to even greater heights over the next year, winning the respect of the fans and his former enemies in the process? And the stories for the Ultimate Warrior and Bret Hart's are similar as well, the importance of their title wins just doesn't happen in a vacuum of one night. Even Hogan vs. Andre at WM3, probably the biggest moment in pro wrestling history (and to anybody who disagrees I will fight you to the death over this), doesn't have the same impact without knowing about their history dating all the way back to Hogan's debut in 1984. WWF at the time was very much about the journey more then the destination. Like I said above, I'll use old Observers (and listen podcasts of the shows that I do watch) as my weekly dose of tidbit information.  |
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Post by BlackoutCreature on May 5, 2023 18:56:43 GMT -5
I mean, the problem with what you're asking is the WWF during that time period was as much about the build as they were about the moments. I mean, how can you truly appreciate Randy Savage's World Title win at WM4 without watching him hit his lowest losing the IC Title to Ricky Steamboat at WM3 and then crawling his way back up to even greater heights over the next year, winning the respect of the fans and his former enemies in the process? And the stories for the Ultimate Warrior and Bret Hart's are similar as well, the importance of their title wins just doesn't happen in a vacuum of one night. Even Hogan vs. Andre at WM3, probably the biggest moment in pro wrestling history (and to anybody who disagrees I will fight you to the death over this), doesn't have the same impact without knowing about their history dating all the way back to Hogan's debut in 1984. WWF at the time was very much about the journey more then the destination. Like I said above, I'll use old Observers (and listen podcasts of the shows that I do watch) as my weekly dose of tidbit information. Alright, but at the very least I'd recommend watching all the PPV's during that time period as well as all the Saturday Night's Main Events. |
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Post by mj0mn0m on May 5, 2023 19:10:10 GMT -5
I was playing WWE SuperCard and the Pixels series made me want to look up more of old WWF stuff as I've mostly seen just documentary/DVD sets from particular wrestlers.  |
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Post by ThankGodForSidJustice on May 6, 2023 4:15:32 GMT -5
I've seen a good chunk of old school WCW, but for some reason I've never watched too many of the shows from WWF during this timeline (1987-1994) ... Could the FAN help me out and recommend me some stuff to start w/ I'm planning on going thru it all during this year, but would like to hear what are the moments and matches to really look forward to? 🤔 Funny you posted that poster as I just bought one on EBay a few weeks ago. As far as things to look forward to: -The whole Mega Powers arc. So basically October 1987 SNME to Wrestlemania V. Very well written storyline. -Ultimate Warrior despite being a "bad wrestler" having some very good big PPV with Hogan, Savage, and Rick Rude. -Despite not having a lot of great matches Jake Roberts has a lot of really good promos and great feuds/angles. -Tag Division from 87 to 90 is really strong with a lot of talented teams consistently putting out great matches. Pretty much every tag division match during that stretch is a safe bet to be good. Well at least if the Bolsheviks aren't involved. -Mr. Perfect has a lot of really good matches with a wide array opponents. This era of WWF is my favorite. Anytime I want to watch old stuff whether it be on Peacock or YouTube something from 87 to 94 is my go to. Hope you enjoy it. |
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Post by David-Arquette was in WCW 2000 on May 6, 2023 4:41:45 GMT -5
Far too many big moments and milestones over those 7 years to pick recommendations. For example, you're going to find at least a couple matches from each pay per view to be worth watching.
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Post by mj0mn0m on May 6, 2023 5:19:43 GMT -5
Rick Rude is definitely something I look forward to seeing. His matches w/ Ricky Steamboat were the first things I loved about 90s WCW. 😎
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2023 8:26:04 GMT -5
If you had to pick one wrestler to follow, I think one of the best (if not the best) parts of that era is Randy Savage’s character arc from the manager bidding war/debut of Elizabeth, through his face turn and championship win at WM IV, alliance with Hulk Hogan, formation and explosion of the Mega Powers, transformation into the Macho King, and reunion with Elizabeth at WM VII, culminating in the wedding at Summerslam 91.
One of the best cases of consistent long-term storytelling in pro wrestling, and along the way, you’ll get some more incredible stuff like 1991 heel Jake Roberts and the Undertakers first face turn.
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Post by Ozman on May 6, 2023 10:14:04 GMT -5
If you want to watch chronologically, all of the Prime Time episodes are available from 1987 until 1989. I’d start there.
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Post by Jindrak Mark on May 6, 2023 10:37:05 GMT -5
The 1992 Royal Rumble is still considered the best by a lot of people.
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Post by bob on May 6, 2023 10:44:17 GMT -5
WrestleMania 6 (1990)
WrestleMania 10 (1994)
Wrestlemania 3 - Andre and Hogan still has a really good big time feel all these years later, also check out Macho Man and Steamboat -- rest is skippable
Wresltemania 7 (1991) - Undertaker vs Jimmy Snuka - the start of the Wrestlemania undefeated streak, and Warrior vs Macho is amazing - -- rest is skippable and the event itself was in very poor taste
Summer Slam 1991
Royal Rumble 1992
WrestleMania 8 (1992)
Summer Slam 1992 - Bret Hart vs The British Bulldog
Survivor Series 1992 - Shawn Michaels vs Bret Hart
King of the Ring 1993
Survivor Series 1993 - The Hart Family vs Shawn Michaels and his Knights -- this is the start of the awesome Bret vs Owen feud
I don't remember when it aired but the episode of the Barbershop where Shawn Michaels turned on Marty Jannetty is spectacular
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Post by buckethead on May 6, 2023 12:15:02 GMT -5
Start with January 87 so you can experience the lead up to WrestleMania 3.
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