IT'S GRENADE #148, COVERING THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1988 WWF TV! Just some of the stuff discussed this week... The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers introduce their SURPRISE to the world, their new manager Jimmy Hart... Find out how will the Hart Foundation respond! Ted Dibiase is preparing to purchase his next big "possession", but what or WHO will it be? The Blue Blazer makes his Superstars Debut, while George "The Animal" Steele makes his final appearance in a WWF ring for 9 years! Plus, Vince McMahon steps in for Gorilla Monsoon as host of Prime Time this week, Bad News Brown issues a challenge to WWF Champ Macho Man Savage, Hacksaw & Dino Bravo exchange words, The Big Boss Man appears on the Brother Love Show as he calls out Hulk Hogan, Rick Rude promises even more revealing tights after his incident with Jake Roberts, Brutus Beefcake has words for the Outlaw, a new more aggressive Honky Tonk Man warns new IC Champ The Ultimate Warrior, British Bulldogs are gunning for Tag Champs Demolition, and the BARON makes his syndicated TV debut as manager of the Powers of Pain. All of that, and so much more, plus soundbites galore!

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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #147. COVERING THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1988 WWF TV! Jake "The Snake" Roberts STRIPS "Ravishing" Rick Rude of his tights in a fun angle! Plus, The Blue Blazer makes his TV debut, The Fabulous Rougeaus begin taunting the Hart Foundation. A more aggressive Honky Tonk Man prepares to get "his" belt back from The Ultimate Warrior. President Jack Tunney fines "Outlaw" Ron Bass. Demolition calls out The British Bulldogs. Dino Bravo appears on the Brother Love Show as the Bravo/Hacksaw Duggan "Border War" continues. Jesse Ventura says a "no-no" word on weekend TV. Big Boss Man enforcing his own form of justice. We hear from the "Mecca of Manhood" SCARY Terry Taylor, You spell "PERFECT" H-E-N-N-I-G! The Macho Man invades the Prime Time Wrestling Studio, an UPDATE on the Muraco/Valentine feud, Tito Santana embraces singles competition once again, George Steele has his penultimate TV match in his 80s run, King Haku dominates in the ring as he seeks The Mega Powers, find out how Ken Patera watches the 88 Olympics, the Crockett job guys continue to work the TV Tapings, & more! All of that, and soundbites galore!

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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #146. COVERING THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1988 WWF TV, DEALING WITH THE FALLOUT FROM SUMMERSLAM! Hulk Hogan shows off his brand new look.. complete with mineral water from Mars, BROTHER! The Honky Tonk Man seeks revenge as he smashes his guitar over the head of the NEW IC Champion Ultimate Warrior. Brutus Beefcake also seeking revenge on the "Outlaw' Ron Bass. Speaking of Bass, he introduces us to "The Maverick Brothers" on the Brother Love show this week as well! Bad News Brown beats his opponent so bad, he knocks him out of his boots (literally). Rick Rude continues to shine as he taunts Jake & Cheryl Roberts. Slick promises a "new look" for the One Man Gang. Dino Bravo & Hacksaw Duggan prepare for a "Border War". The Big Boss Man slaps poor Bobo Reeds into next week. The Bolsheviks demand a rematch vs. The Powers of Pain. The Fabulous Rougeaus with another great promo. WWF Champion Randy Savage awaits his next challenger in line. Plus, action involving the likes of The Rockers, Jake Roberts, Paul Roma, King Haku, "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, & more! All of that, and soundbites galore!

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GRENADE #145 LOOKING AT SEPTEMBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! HULK HOGAN returns to the House Show loop with his brand new "War Bonnet" (AKA, the Fist Helmet)! Hogan meets new foes in Bad News Brown, King Haku, & The Big Boss Man! "Macho Man" Randy Savage defends the WWF Title against Andre the Giant, and also against Ted Dibiase inside a Steel Cage! Curt Hennig becomes Perfect, while Terry Taylor becomes a Rooster. Honky Tonk Man chases the Ultimate Warrior to regain the IC Title. The Killer Bees split up as singles stars. Brutus Beefcake seeks revenge on "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Demolition battle the British Bulldogs, The Hart Foundation become annoyed with the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers. It's goodbye Craig DeGeorge, hello Rod Trongard. Plus, we have our first AKEEM sighting, and tons of soundbites from places like Boston, MSG, New Haven, The Cap Centre, Meadowlands, & so much more!

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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #144. FINISHING THE DEFINITIVE EDITION OF SUMMERSLAM 1988 (PART DEUX!)
Featuring The Mega Powers vs. The Mega Bucks, Elizabeth in her bikini bottoms, Jesse "Mega Ref" Ventura, Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. The Hart Foundation, "Rock" Don Muraco vs. Dino Bravo, The Big Boss Man vs. Koko B. Ware, Jake "The Snake" Roberts vs. The Mighty Hercules, SummerSlam soundbites from Honky Tonk Man & NEW IC Champ The Ultimate Warrior, we talk buy rates, & more!

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This week on the Grenade, we begin the DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WWF's SUMMERSLAM 1988 REVIEW!
Featuring The British Bulldogs vs. The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, Bad News Brown vs. Ken Patera, "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. The Junkyard Dog, The Powers of Pain vs. The Bolsheviks, a breakdown of the attack from "Outlaw" Ron Bass on Brutus Beefcake, The Brother Love Show w/Special Guest "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, IC Champion Honky Tonk Man meets the new challenge of the ULLLLLTIMATE WARRIOR!!! Plus, Baron Von Raschke debuts, Gorilla Monsoon talks peanut butter pie, a Jake Roberts run-in, Sugar Ray Leonard, SummerSlam soundbites, & much more!

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IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #142. COVERING THE FINAL TWO WEEKS OF AUGUST 1988 WWF TV, LEADING INTO THE FIRST-EVER SUMMERSLAM! Tons of last minute hype for the Mega Powers vs. Mega Bucks, as the heels allude to having Guest Referee Jesse Ventura in their pocket. Macho & The Hulkster respond with a secret weapon... Miss Elizabeth in a "string bikini". Brutus Beefcake picks a fight with "Outlaw" Ron Bass, destroys the cowboy's hat and bullwhip "Miss Betsy". Then the following week, the Outlaw returns for revenge, and bout does he get it! RIck Rude continues to taunt Jake Roberts and wife Cheryl, but now also adds the Junkyard Dog to his list of detractors. Jimmy Hart continues to align himself with Demolition & Mr. Fuji in order to screw his former team The Hart Foundation from winning the Tag Team Titles. Brother Love questions who his mystery guest will be at the PPV, as well as the integrity of "Mega" Ref Ventura. The Fabulous Rougeaus continue to impress their American fans. The Ultimate Warrior dominates. The Rockers dazzle in tag action. The Big Boss Man serves Hard Times to his opponent. Bad News Brown talks the "Harlem Shuffle", Crockett Prelim talent take over TV, & much more!

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This week on the Grenade we look at the first two weeks of AUGUST 1988 WWF TV! The Mega Powers vs. The Mega Bucks build intensifies for SUMMERSLAM 88, while "Mega Ref" Jesse Ventura's integrity is put into question. Rick Rude shows off his new tights in the likeness of one Cheryl Roberts (the wife of Jake "The Snake")! Brutus Beefcake comes after the Honky Tonk Man's IC Title one final time. Jimmy Hart aligns with Demolition & Mr. Fuji in order to screw his former team The Hart Foundation. The COCKY Terry Taylor tries out some nicknames. Brother Love has his show interrupted by some unexpected guests in the form of the WWF Champ Macho Man & Hulk Hogan! Gorilla Monsoon doesn't mince words with Brother Love on the Prime Time Set. Plus action and promos involving the likes of The British Bulldogs, Rockers, Powers of Pain, Bolsheviks, Tito Santana, Ted Dibiase, Bad News Brown, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Hacksaw Duggan, Greg Valentine, Hart Foundation, Jake Roberts, Ultimate Warrior, One Man Gang vs. JYD, & soundbites galore!

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