July Jukebox Matches

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As the Summer heats up, so does Match Jukebox in July! This month's selections are jam packed with several classics to satisfy even the most old-school of fans. But there's also a bevy of bloodfests that will bring a smile to every hardcore fans' face. In a Match Jukebox first, see one of the greatest WWE Champions of all time, Bruno Sammartino, in action against his arch nemesis, Ivan Koloff. Relive the classic rivalry between Hulk Hogan and the Nature Boy Ric Flair. See the Eighth Wonder of the World Andre the Giant in action against Ultimate Warrior. And if those matches aren't enough to satisfy the extreme fan, then you won't want to miss Terry Funk vs. Sabu in their infamous Barbed Wire Match from Born To Be Wired! Any way you slice it, this is an action-packed month on Match Jukebox!

 

ECW - Bill Alfonso vs. Beulah

September 20, 1997 | Approx. run time: 7 mins.

Neither Bill Alfonso nor Beulah were full-time wrestlers in ECW, in fact, during this time they were just managers. But when the two got in the ring together, extreme chaos would ensue. Beulah may have been one of the hottest Divas in ECW history, but she was also one of the most extreme and she shows it in this brutal and bloody match against Bill Alfonso!

 

ECW - Terry Funk vs. Sabu

August 9, 1997 | Approx. run time: 25 mins.

If any two competitors personify the extreme in Extreme Championship Wrestling, it would be Sabu and Terry Funk. These two have had some classic battles over the years, but perhaps none have been as extreme as their classic Barbed Wire Match at Born to be Wired. With the regular ring ropes replaced with barbed wire, you can't even begin to imagine the brutality that takes place. You'll have to see this match to believe it!

 

AWA Superclash - Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich

December 13, 1988 | Approx. run time: 26 mins.

If blood makes you squeamish, this match is not for you. In fact, this match could go down in history as one of the bloodiest matches of all time. Kerry Von Erich was the World Class Championship Wrestling Champion and Jerry Lawler was the AWA Champion. This match was to unify the belts. With so much on the line, it's no surprise that it turned into such a gruesome bloodbath. You'll have to order this match to see who emerged as the undisputed champion.

 

WCW Nitro - Louie Spicolli vs. Juventud

January 26, 1998 | Approx. run time: 13 mins.

The late Louie Spicolli was best known for being an nWo lackey and trying to appease Scott Hall. This was Spicolli's debut match. Hall wanted to see what Spicolli had to offer and to see if he was nWo material, so he put him to the test against Juventud. Could Spicolli pick up a win over the current member of the Mexicools and earn his way into the nWo?

 

WCW Halloween Havoc - Ric Flair vs. Hulk Hogan

October 23, 1994 | Approx. run time: 29 mins.

Hulk Hogan beat Ric Flair for the WCW Championship at Bash at the Beach a couple of months earlier. This time not only was the WCW Championship on the line, but both Superstars' careers were on the line as well. To add even more intrigue to this classic, it took place in the not-so-friendly confines of a steel cage and Mr. T was the special guest referee. Could Hogan make it two in a row against the Nature Boy, or would the Dirtiest Player in the Game send the Hulkster into early retirement?

 

WWE SummerSlam - Power & Glory vs. The Rockers

August 27, 1990 | Approx. run time: 8 mins.

The Rockers were one of the most exciting tag teams in WWE history, but Shawn Michaels came into this match at SummerSlam with a knee injury. Power and Glory knew this and Hercules attacked HBK's bum knee with his trademark steel chain. With Marty Jannetty having to deal with Hercules and Paul Roma on his own, could he pick up a win for The Rockers?

 

WWE New Year's Revolution - Elimination Chamber

January 9, 2005 | Approx. run time: 51 mins.

This was the third time ever that there was an Elimination Chamber Match, but it was the first time that no one entered the match as a champion. With the World Heavyweight Championship vacated, it was every man for themselves, trying to become the top dog on RAW. Shawn Michaels was the special guest referee, so there was no telling what could happen. Edge, Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit, Randy Orton, Triple H and Batista laid it all on the line for one shot at glory. Who would achieve that goal? Order this instant classic and find out!

 

WWE - Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff vs. British Bulldogs

November 26, 1986 | Approx. run time: 17 mins.

WWE Hall of Famers The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff won the World Tag Team Championship at the first WrestleMania. The British Bulldogs walked away from WrestleMania 2 as World Tag Team Champs. The Bulldogs put the gold on the line against the dangerous, veteran tag team. Could Davey Boy and Dynamite hold on to the belts, or would the future Hall of Famers regain the Championship?

 

WWE - Bruno Sammartino vs. Ivan Koloff

February 15, 1975 | Approx. run time: 12 mins.

Ivan Koloff was one of the most hated men in WWE. After all, he was the man that ended Bruno Sammartino's nearly 8 year WWE Championship reign in 1971. Sammartino regained the championship in 1973, and Koloff was hoping history would repeat itself. There was a catch though - this time the match took place inside of a steel cage. Would Sammartino be able to escape with the gold or would the Russian Bear defeat him once again?

 

WWE - The Snake Pit

March 21, 1987 | Approx. run time: 5 mins.

Jake "The Snake" Roberts was one of WWE's all-time greats inside the ring. But he also hosted one of the most entertaining interview segments of all-time as well - The Snake Pit. This edition of The Snake Pit was one of the most memorable. Jake's guest was none other than WWE Champion Hulk Hogan and it took place just one week before his title defense against Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III. You won't want to miss this emotionally-charged interview!

 

WWE - Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant

September 30, 1989 | Approx. run time: 13 mins.

Ultimate Warrior was one of the most dominating Superstars in WWE history. The Warrior was in the middle of his second reign as Intercontinental Champion and he seemed unstoppable. But he hadn't been face to face with a giant yet - Andre the Giant to be exact. Would the Ultimate Warrior be able to draw enough strength from his little Warriors to overcome the Eighth Wonder of the World? Watch this match to find out!

 

WWE - Roddy Piper vs. Paul Orndorff

July 13, 1985 | Approx. run time: 14 mins.

Just a few months earlier, WWE Hall of Famers "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff were tag team partners. But after WrestleMania everything fell apart. Orndorff was pinned in the duo's match against Hulk Hogan & Mr. T, and Piper blamed the loss on Mr. Wonderful. The tension between these two was so thick you could cut it with a knife, but which future WWE Hall of Famer would come out on top?

 

WWE - Hulk Hogan vs. Ted DiBiase

December 17, 1979 | Approx. run time: 14 mins.

Hulk Hogan and "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase were bitter rivals in the late 1980s but that wasn't the first time their paths crossed. In fact, the first time they met in the ring Hogan was a rule-breaker and DiBiase was a fan-favorite. With the roles reversed, would DiBiase be able to overcome the mighty Hogan?

 

WCW Collision in Korea - Ric Flair vs. Antonio Inoki

August 5, 1995 | Approx. run time: 20 mins.

Antonio Inoki is arguably the most famous wrestler in the history of Japanese wrestling. Inoki has had legendary battles with the likes of Bob Backlund, Hulk Hogan and even Muhammad Ali in addition to dominating the world of wrestling in Japan. This match against Ric Flair at Collision in Korea ranks right up there with his best matches. You won't want to miss this historic battle!

 

WWE Ground Zero - Brian Pillman vs. Goldust

September 7, 1997 | Approx. run time: 15 mins.

This was Brian Pillman's last match on pay-per-view before his untimely death, and it was certainly a memorable one. Pillman squared off against Goldust in this one, but there was more than just pride at stake. Goldberg's manager and wife, Marlena, was on the line. If Pillman won the match, he would receive the services of Marlena for 30 days. Ironically, Marlena would play a large part in the ending, but who would her involvement end up helping?

 

WWE SummerSlam - Demolition vs. Hart Foundation

August 29, 1988 | Approx. run time: 11 mins.

This was the first SummerSlam ever, so it's only fitting that it included a tag team classic. This match occurred on the heels of The Hart Foundation firing their manager, Jimmy Hart, but Hart found a loophole in his contract that allowed him to show up for the match anyways. Jimmy Hart and his trademark megaphone ended up getting involved, but would it lead to a win for Demolition or the Hart Foundation?

 

WWE RAW - Ric Flair vs. Mr. Perfect

January 25, 1993 | Approx. run time: 21 mins.

Ric Flair and Mr. Perfect are two of the best technical wrestlers of all-time, so it's no surprise this RAW match became an instant classic. This was also a Loser Leaves Town Match, so the stakes were at an all-time high. Would Mr. Perfect perfectly end Flair's career or would the Dirtiest Player in the Game find a way to come out on top?

 

WWE - The Barber Shop

January 11, 1992 | Approx. run time: 7 mins.

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake was a former World Tag Team Champion and went on to have a very impressive singles career as well. But he's also well-known for his popular interview segments called The Barber Shop. The Rockers are the guests on this edition of The Barber Shop, and it has gone down as one of the most famous editions ever. Trouble had been brewing between long-time partners Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty, but no one saw this outcome coming! You won't want to miss this legendary moment!

 

WWE SummerSlam - Demolition vs. Hart Foundation

August 27, 1990 | Approx. run time: 18 mins.

This was the second time Demolition faced the Hart Foundation at SummerSlam, but this time it was a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match. The Hart Foundation may have had better conditioning, but Demolition had greater power. It was a match too close to call. The Legion of Doom made a shocking appearance during the match, but would it lead to the Hart Foundation becoming new World Tag Team Champions? Watch this match to find out!

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Wow, that sounds like it may be worth a look.

[DrVenkman PhD 0]

I'm only familiar with an Andre/Warrior match from Europe (it was on a Coliseum tape), not that I think this MSG match will be any better... but it was pretty funny seeing Warrior almost knock Vince over backstage when his entrance began. Why did Finkel announce Andre as "Andre the Ultimate Warrior"?

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Actually, I think he was announced as the Ultimate Giant as that is what Andre wanted to be known as during his feud w/ the Ultimate Warrior.

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That is what Tony Schivonie says on commentary, but it's not what Howard said. That does put things in perspective, though.

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I haven't seen it in a long time, but the Harts/Demos 2/3 falls is pretty decent if I remember correctly.

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The Hogan/Flair retirement match - who won it, and what was the reason it didn't go through?

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I haven't seen it in a long time,  but the Harts/Demos  2/3 falls is pretty decent if I remember correctly.

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I still have that on VHS from when it was first recorded. I go back to that PPV every now and then just so I can watch this match. I have always really enjoyed this one.

 

The Hogan/Flair retirement match - who won it, and what was the reason it didn't go through?

 

Hogan won, of course. In the upcoming weeks/months Flair was going crazy, dressing up as a woman, etc... It eventually led to Hogan asking the WCW board to allow Flair to come back.

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I was just looking at the match jukebox section and man are they ever wrong with many of the dates for the matches, I had no idea Brian Pillman was still alive in 1999!!!

 

In Your House - Undertaker vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin November 5, 1997 | Approx. run time: 27 mins.This match marked the first time Undertaker, then the WWE Champion, met Stone Cold Steve Austin in a pay-per-view match. Several members of the Hart Foundation were also at ringside. Before the night was over, the Hart Foundation made its presence felt, but who would they end up helping win the match? Subscribers$1.49

 

Music City Showdown - Ricky Steamboat vs. Ric Flair July 5, 1989 | Approx. run time: 33 mins.This match is considered by many to be the best WCW match ever, and one of the best matches in sports entertainment history. This was the second meeting between Steamboat and Flair, with Steamboat winning the WCW Championship in their first match. The two had a lot to live up to, but they somehow topped their previous match. Was Flair able to walk away with his sixth Championship, or would Steamboat go 2-2 against the Nature Boy? Subscribers$1.49

 

Nitro - Jushin Liger vs. Dean MalenkoJ une 5, 1996 | Approx. run time: 7 mins.When it comes to the best in technical, cruiserweight action, you don't have to look any further. Liger and Malenko put on a cruiserweight clinic in this early-Nitro classic. Could the man of 1000 holds defeat the high-flier from Japan? Subscribers$1.49

 

Extreme Warfare Vol. 1 - Francine vs. Beulah February 8, 1997 | Approx. run time: 14 mins.Francine and Beulah may be very easy on the eyes, but they also show that you don't want to get on their bad sides in this ECW clash. Francine and Beulah pull no punches and show that its not only the men of ECW that can get extreme. Subscribers$1.49

 

In Your House - Goldust vs. Undertaker February 5, 1998 | Approx. run time: 16 mins.The Undertaker has an amazing record of success in Casket Matches, but Goldust would come into this match up for the task. An appearance by Mankind plays a large role in the outcome of the match, but would it be enough for the bizarre one to get a win over the Deadman? Subscribers$1.49

 

RAW - L.O.D. vs. Pillman & Neidhart February 5, 1999 | Approx. run time: 6 mins.While there's no denying that the Legion of Doom will go down in history as perhaps the greatest tag team that sports entertainment has ever seen, the Hart Foundation was one of the most powerful groups in WWE at the time. Could the unpredictable Brian Pillman and the vicious Jim Neidhart upset Animal and Hawk? Subscribers$1.49

 

Nitro - Ric Flair vs. Jeff Jarrett March 5, 2001 | Approx. run time: 11 mins.The WCW Championship was on the line in this exciting Nitro matchup. Could the 16-time World Champion Ric Flair turn back the clocks and take down Jeff Jarrett? Jarrett may have had youth on his side, but Flair is still the dirtiest player in the game. Subscribers$1.49

 

Judgment Day - Intercontinental Battle Royal June 5, 2004 | Approx. run time: 22 mins.Kane, Chris Jericho, Christian, Test, Booker T, Val Venis, Goldust, Lance Storm and Rob Van Dam all vied for the Intercontinental Championship in a Battle Royal. It appeared as though Booker T had things in hand, but Captain Charisma had other plans. Would Christian be able to weasel his way to the Intercontinental Championship? Subscribers$1.49

 

In Your House - Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Triple H August 10, 1997 | Approx. run time: 20 mins.Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H have had several classic matches over the years, but this was one of the first times these two Superstars met in the ring. Triple H finally seemed to have things going his way, but Mr. Perfect made a surprise appearance distracting Triple H. Would the distraction be enough for Stone Cold to come out on top? Subscribers$1.49

 

Royal Rumble - Mini Mankind & Mini Vader vs. La Parkita & Mascarita July 1, 1998 | Approx. run time: 7 mins.While Mankind and Vader were two imposing forces in WWE at the time, there were also some smaller versions of the two Superstars trying to make a name for themselves. Mini Vader and Mini Mankind took on La Parkita and Mascarita in an exciting Minis Match that you won't want to miss! Subscribers$1.49 In Your House -

 

Mankind vs. The Rock November 5, 1997 | Approx. run time: 10 mins.Mankind and The Rock have had quite a relationship over the years in WWE. Many fans remember them as teammates as part of the Rock N' Sock Connection, but they met for one of the first times at this In Your House event. The match came shortly after The Rock lost his first Intercontinental Championship. Would The Rock be able to get back to his winning ways? Subscribers$1.49

 

King of the Ring - Yokozuna vs. Hogan January 6, 1994 | Approx. run time: 23 mins.Hulk Hogan shocked the world when he answered a challenge from Yokozuna at WrestleMania IX and won the WWE Championship in an unscheduled match. This was the much-anticipated rematch between the two. Hogan defeated Yokozuna when the behemoth didn't have any time to prepare for the Hall of Famer. Would Yokozuna be able to take down the Hulkster now that he had time to study the legend? Subscribers$1.49

 

Anarchy Rulz - Mike Awesome vs. Tazz vs. Tanaka July 9, 2000 | Approx. run time: 21 mins.Tazz was one of the most popular wrestlers in ECW history, and this was his farewell match. He walked into this Three Way Dance as the ECW Champion, but Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka were hungry for the gold. Would Tazz be able to leave ECW on a winning note? Subscribers$1.49

 

Clash of the Champions XVII - Sting vs. Rick Rude July 11, 1992 | Approx. run time: 5 mins.Earlier in the evening, Sting was brutally attacked by Lex Luger and had his knee taken out by a vicious clip. During the course of the night, Eric Bischoff was providing the audience with updates from the hospital and it was learned that if Sting could not return in time for his match, he would have to forfeit the U.S. Championship. Sting did make it back in time, but his knee was still in bad shape. Could Sting overcome the injury or would Rick Rude walk out as the new champion? Subscribers$1.49

 

Hardcore Heaven - Shane Douglas vs. Sabu vs .May 8, 1998 | Approx. run time: 29 mins.Harcore Heaven became one of ECW's signature annual events and this was the first time it was aired on pay-per-view. Shane Douglas, Sabu and Terry Funk met in a Three Way Dance for the ECW Championship in the main event. As is par for the course in ECW, carnage and chaos was the end result. Funk's brother Dory made a surprise appearance, but would it be enough to win the match? Subscribers$1.49

 

RAW - Cactus Jack vs. Triple H October 9, 1998 | Approx. run time: 21 mins.Cactus Jack and Triple H have met in some of the most hellacious matches in WWE history. This match was one of the first times these two Superstars met in the squared circle. You won't want to miss this momentous RAW match! Subscribers$1.49

 

 

Nitro - Vince Russo vs. Ric Flair May 6, 2000 | Approx. run time: 11 mins.Vince Russo may not provide the same physical threat that some of Flair's former opponents like Lex Luger, Sting, Dusty Rhodes or Harley Race have, but Vince Russo had all the power in the world at this point. With Russo in charge of things anything is possible. But could he really beat the Nature Boy in a Steel Cage Match?

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Typos are fun...

 

WWE Ground Zero - Brian Pillman vs. Goldust

September 7, 1997 | Approx. run time: 15 mins.

This was Brian Pillman's last match on pay-per-view before his untimely death, and it was certainly a memorable one. Pillman squared off against Goldust in this one, but there was more than just pride at stake. Goldberg's manager and wife, Marlena, was on the line. If Pillman won the match, he would receive the services of Marlena for 30 days. Ironically, Marlena would play a large part in the ending, but who would her involvement end up helping?

[TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0]

Wow, those dates really are messed up big time.