πŸ₯‡ Squash Match Spotlight: Mr. Perfect vs. Mark Thomas (Double Feature) Same victim. Same result. Twice the perfection. [Videos]




πŸ₯‡ Squash Match Spotlight (The "Perfect 17 Seconds" Match):

Mr. Perfect vs. Mark Thomas 

πŸ“Ί WWF Wrestling Challenge – Filmed on July 30, 1991, Aired on September 1, 1991 (Taping #261)
πŸŽ™ Commentary by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan
🏟  Portland Civic Center – Portland, Maine


πŸ’₯ “Doesn't have the gold around his waist anymore, that belongs to the Hitman – Gorilla Monsoon

πŸ’₯“Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute, notice something, Coach isn't at ringside with him.” – Bobby Heenan

πŸ’₯“I've never seen him like this.” – Bobby Heenan

Perfect payday— this quick bout took seconds and shows Mr. Perfect as you may have never seen him before — angry at Bret Hart and showing off his amateur wrestling skills to finish the match in 17 seconds. This is an example of taping a professional wrestling angle before the angle finishes, as the taping of this match occurred on July 30, before Bret Hart beat Mr. Perfect for the Intercontinental Championship title at SummerSlam on August 26. To overcome this, Bret Hart "stole" the title in front of the Portland, Maine crowd during the live show, making Mr. Perfect's words and actions during the match make sense and be in context to him wanting his missing title back from Bret Hart.


🎬 Match Breakdown:

  • Duration: Approx. 17 seconds
  • Setting: WWF Wrestling Challenge #261
  • Result: Mr. Perfect wins
  • Highlights:
    • Mr. Perfect wins without using the Perfect Plex. 
    • Mr. Perfect gets to show his amateur background with some basic moves.
    • Mark Thomas perfect Jobber.
    • Classic commentary from two of the best in the business.

🧠 Hot Tag Notes:

  • This was Mr. Perfect's last wrestling match on WWF television for over a year.

  • Mark Thomas provided no offense here. From 1989 to 1995, Thomas had 34 matches in the World Wrestling Federation, with this match being his shortest in a year where he wrestled 10 matches for the promotion.


  • The WWF cameras seem to have found a lot of anti-Mr. Perfect sentiment in the crowd.

πŸ“Ό Watch the Match:




πŸ₯‡ The "Perfect" Squash Match Spotlight: Mr. Perfect vs. Mark Thomas

πŸ“Ί WWF Wrestling Challenge – Filmed on June 5, 1990, Aired on July 8, 1990 (Taping #201)
πŸŽ™ Special Commentary by Sean Mooney & Lord Alfred Hayes
🏟 Rochester Community War Memorial  – Rochester, New York


πŸ’₯ When I saw the flawless Champion, earlier before this encounter, he told me that we should be set for an absolutely perfect encounter. – Sean Mooney

πŸ’₯“That definitely was a championship performance by a great champion, Mr. Perfect!” – Lord Alfred Hayes

Mr. Perfect showcased all his classic moves in this match — the slap to the face, the chops to the chest, the standing dropkick, the trash-talking, the kicking of the opponent's head on the mat, and of course, the Perfect Plex. In Classic WWF fashion, this match included a promotion for the WWF Magazine which this month featured The Heart Foundation on the cover.


🎬 Match Breakdown:

  • Duration: Approx. 3 minutes and 45 seconds
  • Setting: WWF Wrestling Challenge Taping #201
  • Result: Mr. Perfect wins via Perfect Plex to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
  • Highlights:
    • Mr. Perfect really does have a perfect match, including his one defensive move.
    • Having Bobby Heenan at ringside is always a highlight in any WWF match.
    • Mark Thomas does what he is supposed to do, perfectly.

🧠 Hot Tag Notes:



  • Mr. Perfect was led to the ring by the Perfect Manager. Mr. Perfect was undefeated in the WWF at this time.


  • Mark Thomas is in his third World Wrestling Federation match for the company at this time.

πŸ“Ό Watch the Match:



πŸ₯Š Squash Match Spotlight: The British Bulldog vs. Kevin Kruger [Videos]

πŸ₯Š Squash Match Spotlight: The British Bulldog vs. Kevin Kruger

πŸ“Ί WWF Superstars of Wrestling – Filmed on April 8, 1992, Aired on April 25, 1992 (Taping #291)
πŸŽ™ Commentary by Vince McMahon & Mr. Perfect
🏟 Wings Stadium – Kalamazoo, Michigan


πŸ’₯ What a powerhouse this guy is! – Vince McMahon

πŸ’₯“What a nice suplex, huh?!” – Mr. Perfect

Short, sweet, and devastating—this quick feature bout is a classic example of how WWF Superstars showcased its talent in dominant fashion. On this April ’92 episode, The British Bulldog steamrolled over enhancement talent Kevin Kruger, giving fans a hype-worthy glimpse at Davey Boy Smith's raw power, charisma, and the almighty Running Powerslam. The commentary was perfectly done by none other than Vince McMahon and Mr. Perfect with wit and that World Wrestling Federation charm of the early 1990s.


🎬 Match Breakdown:

  • Duration: Approx. 2 minutes
  • Setting: Superstars Taping #291
  • Result: British Bulldog wins via Running Powerslam
  • Highlights:
    • Bulldog showing off his incredible strength with a standing vertical suplex
    • Clean ring gear and tight pacing
    • Kevin Kruger bumping like a true pro
    • Classic commentary zingers from Mr. Perfect like: “What kind of hair would you call that, McMahon?”

🧠 Hot Tag Notes:

  • This aired shortly before Bulldog’s Intercontinental Title feud with Bret Hart really kicked off.
  • Kruger’s only job? Make Davey Boy look undeniably main-event ready—and he delivered like a good Jobber would.
  • Mr. Perfect was actually feuding with Bret at the time too, adding another layer of intrigue to the commentary dynamics.

πŸ“Ό Watch the Match:



πŸ” Why This Squash Still Rules:

  • No wasted motion.
  • Maximum impact in minimal time.
  • That entrance pop? LOUD.

This was the kind of bout that made you believe in the power of presentation.



πŸ”₯ WrestleMania III – A Full Breakdown



🏟️ WrestleMania III – A Full Breakdown

By Vince, of Pro Wrestling Resource
March 29, 1987 – Pontiac Silverdome – 93,173 Fans
“The irresistible force meets the immovable object” – Gorilla Monsoon


🎀 The Opening: Vince McMahon & Aretha Franklin

It all begins with Mr. McMahon himself, pacing the ring like a general before battle. His booming declaration: “Welcome to WrestleMania III!” hits like a thunderclap.

And then — Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul, seated at a piano, belts out “America the Beautiful.” No lip sync, no frills. Just power and grace. The camera pans across the Silverdome, showing an ocean of humanity — fans with giant foam fingers, flashbulbs, and denim jackets for days. A goosebumps moment from the jump.

πŸŽ™️ Hot Tag Note: The patriotism was real. Not the jingoistic or chauvinistic kind Just pure spectacle-meets-soal-meets-America. It felt big because it was big. Vince McMahon and his team made it that way. 


🎧 Commentary Dream Team: The Gorilla & "The Body"

From the jump, Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse "The Body" Ventura bring instant chemistry. Gorilla plays the straight man with gravitas, while Jesse hammers heel commentary in style — rocking gold sunglasses and an all-black outfit like a Bond villain.

Their banter shapes the entire show. No spoilers, no insider terms — just sports-style announcing with classic lines like:
πŸ‘‰ “This place is going bananas!”
πŸ‘‰ “Would you stop?”
πŸ‘‰ “I call it like I see it, Gorilla.”

πŸŽ™️ Hot Tag Note: In 2025, it still feels fresh. No hashtags needed. Just two professionals at their best, reunited after some time apart. Two voices guiding a 3-hour thrill ride of professional wrestling in 1987. 

 

πŸ‘• Crowd Vibes – 1987 in Living Color

Look at that crowd through modern eyes — it’s a time capsule.

  • Moustaches for miles.

  • Wrestling headbands, sunglasses indoors, and more satin jackets than a Cobra Kai dojo.

  • Homemade signs on poster board with electrical tape lettering.

  • The crowd moved as one. No phones. Just pure, in-the-moment energy.

πŸ“Έ 2025 Flashback Lens: It is amazing to see pro wrestling before the "smartphone era." The fans were living it, not recording it. Everyone dressed like they should at a 1987 pro wrestling match — like they were from circa 1984-1986 and ready to hit a bar or roller rink after Hogan's match with the Giant.


πŸ“Ό WrestleMania III – Match-by-Match Breakdown


1️⃣ The Can-Am Connection vs. Ace “Cowboy” Bob Orton & Don Muraco (w/ Mr. Fuji)

Winners: The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk)
Finish: Double dropkick sets up a sunset flip for the win.

πŸ“ Hot Tag Note: The opening match with The Fink on the mic. A fast-paced, feel good opener. Martel and Zenk were pure babyface (good guy) energy, bouncing around like WWF gymnasts. The Ace and "The Rock" were allowing the Canadian-American team of Martel and Zenk to shine. A great start to get the crowd hyped.


2️⃣ Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan)


Result: Double count-out
Post-Match: Hercules locks in the full nelson with the chain — brutal!

πŸ“ Hot Tag Note: There was no clowning around from these pro wrestlers. Two powerhouses with ready to fight. This was less about work rate and more about brute strength. Heenan's involvement added real heat.


3️⃣ Hillbilly Jim, Little Beaver & The Haiti Kid vs. King Kong Bundy, Little Tokyo & Lord Littlebrook


Winners: Hillbilly Jim’s team by DQ
DQ Spot: Bundy bodyslams and elbow drops Little Beaver!

πŸ“ Hot Tag Note: A bit of a comedy match with an edge. The crowd gasped when King Kong Bundy  — the man who faced Hulk Hogan in the Main Event at WrestleMania 2  — crushed Little Beaver. Gorilla Monsoon was not happy: "That's despicable!" 


4️⃣ Harley Race (w/ Bobby Heenan & "The Queen" The Fabulous Moolah) vs. Junkyard Dog


Stipulation: The loser must bow to the winner.
Winner: Harley Race
Post-Match: JYD crowns himself and walks tall.

πŸ“ Hot Tag Note: The crowd loved JYD. This was classic WWF storytelling — even in defeat, the fan favorite got the last laugh. The Junk Yard Dog may have lost the crown, but he won the crowd!


5️⃣ The Dream Team (Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake) vs. The Rougeau Brothers


Winners: The Dream Team
Post-Match: Beefcake is abandoned by Valentine & new manager Dino Bravo!

πŸ“ Hot Tag Note: This was the quiet beginning of Brutus Beefcake's solo run. A subtle but key turning point.


6️⃣ Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. “Adorable” Adrian Adonis (Hair vs. Hair Match)


Winner: Roddy Piper
Finish: Piper reverses the sleeper with help from Beefcake (!), then shaves Adonis bald.

πŸ”₯ Hot Tag Moment: Piper smashes the mirror in Adonis’s face

πŸ“ Hot Tag Note: Piper’s “retirement” match and an electric crowd moment. The pop when he wins is insane. Beefcake’s transformation begins right here.


7️⃣ The Hart Foundation & Danny Davis (w/ Jimmy Hart) vs. The British Bulldogs & Tito Santana


Winners: The Harts & Davis
Finish: Davis gets a cheap pin with the megaphone!

πŸ“ Hot Tag Note: An all-action trios match. Danny Davis was heat personified. Tito and Dynamite Kid were flying all over. 


8️⃣ Butch Reed (w/ Slick) vs. “The Birdman” Koko B. Ware


Winner: Butch Reed
Finish: Reed grabs the tights for the win.

πŸ“ Hot Tag Note: Short and punchy. The real heat came after the match when Tito Santana ran out and took it to Slick. The crowd loved it.


9️⃣ Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage (w/ Elizabeth)


Winner: Ricky Steamboat – NEW Intercontinental Champion
Finish: Savage goes for the ring bell, but George “The Animal” Steele intervenes. Small package for the win!

πŸ† Match of the Night: Savage vs. Steamboat

πŸ“ Hot Tag Note: This is it — the masterpiece. 20+ near-falls, athleticism, drama, and emotion. Savage was in rare form. Steamboat wrestled like a man possessed. Even by 2025 standards, this holds up as one of the greatest matches ever.


πŸ”Ÿ Jake “The Snake” Roberts (w/ Alice Cooper) vs. The Honky Tonk Man (w/ Jimmy Hart)


Winner: Honky Tonk Man
Finish: Honky uses the ropes for a cheap pin. Post-match: Damien gets revenge.

πŸ“ Hot Tag Note: Alice Cooper with the snake? YES. The finish gave heat to Honky, but Jake still felt like a star. The crowd loved the post-match snake spot.


 keycap_eleven_emoji Emoji The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff (w/ Slick) vs. The Killer Bees


Winners: The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff via DQ
Finish: Hacksaw Jim Duggan interferes with his 2x4!

πŸ“ Hot Tag Note: Duggan’s surprise run-in got a big pop. The match was filler, but the crowd loved the U-S-A energy. The Killer Bees didn't want to win that way.


🏁 Main Event: Hulk Hogan (c) vs. André the Giant (WWF Heavyweight Championship Match)


Winner: Hulk Hogan
Finish: The bodyslam heard ‘round the world, followed by the leg drop.

πŸ“ Hot Tag Note: It was all about mythology. AndrΓ© was immovable until this night. Before the slam heard 'round the world, did The Giant get a three-count on the champion? "Two count only," said Gorilla Monsoon. Hulk Hogan slamming AndrΓ© was pro wrestling’s version of Babe Ruth’s home run. The place exploded. And this was the first pro wrestling match that I recall watching from start to finish. 


🎀 Final Word:

WrestleMania III wasn’t just a wrestling show. It was a cultural milestone. From Aretha to AndrΓ©, from Savage vs. Steamboat to Piper’s goodbye — this was the night that made WrestleMania feel truly immortal.

🏯 The Collision: Hogan vs. Muta – Wrestling Dontaku '93 [Videos]




WRESTLING DONTAKU '93 Hogan vs Muta

In a match that felt more myth than reality, The Immortal Hulk Hogan clashed with the enigmatic Great Muta on May 3, 1993, at NJPW’s Wrestling Dontaku inside the massive Fukuoka Dome. It wasn’t just East vs. West — it was charisma vs. mystique, power vs. precision, mainstream icon vs. cult legend. For one night only, the worlds of New Japan and WWF collided under a dome of thunder, mist, and mayhem. This is one of those rare gems that defied borders and expectations.

So grab your popcorn (or your green mist) and enjoy a glimpse into a moment where wrestling history took a wild and wonderful detour.


πŸ—“ Date & Event:
May 3, 1993 – NJPW Wrestling Dontaku '93 – Fukuoka Dome (Attendance: 55,000+)

πŸŽ– Belt Drama:
Hogan entered with the WWF Championship but did not defend it. This was during a rare moment when the WWF allowed its top champion to appear in NJPW — a testament to their historic working relationship.

🎀 Hogan’s Infamous Quote (Backstage Interview):

“The WWF Championship is just a toy. This (points to the IWGP belt) is the real belt. This is the one that counts in Japan.”

That statement caused serious heat back home in the WWF locker room… and likely helped pave the way for Bret Hart's re-emergence as the company's top guy.

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πŸ’₯ Muta Fun Fact:
The Great Muta was already a living legend in Japan and a cult favorite in the U.S. thanks to his WCW run. His style — handsprings, poison mist, and martial arts strikes — was years ahead of its time.

🏯 Cross-Promotion Gold:
This bout was a rare superfight featuring top stars from two global promotions in a non-title showcase. NJPW hyped it as a battle of aura and honor, not gold.

πŸŽ₯ Tape Trading Legend:
Before YouTube, this was one of those "must-have" bootlegs among tape traders. Fans would go to great lengths to find a grainy 4th-gen copy on VHS just to witness it.

πŸ’‘ Rare Alignment:
In Japan, Hogan often wrestled in a more technical, mat-based style. This match showcased that more reserved side of the Hulkster — far from his USA bodyslam-and-boot routine.


▶️ Watch the Match

πŸ“Ί Great Muta vs. Hulk Hogan – Wrestling Dontaku '93


πŸ‘€ Runtime: Approx. 15 minutes



πŸ”₯ Hot Tag Notes – By Vince

  • This was one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it international matches you heard about in hushed tones at the video store or through old wrestling magazines.

  • Seeing Hogan adapt to a slower, more grappling-based match against Muta was surreal — it proved he could wrestle, despite what his critics said.

  • Muta’s entrance alone is worth the watch — part samurai warrior, part supernatural force.

  • The crowd reaction was so respectful yet electric — totally different than your average USA “Hogan pop.”

  • Hogan’s “toy title” comment? That was the cherry on top. Still controversial. Still wild.




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πŸ“Ό Written & Compiled by Vince | Pro Wrestling Resource


✨ WrestleMania Spotlight: Ricky Steamboat vs. Matt Borne

Hidden Gem at WRESTLEMANIA

πŸ‰ WrestleMania I Spotlight: Ricky Steamboat vs. Matt Borne

March 31, 1985 – Madison Square Garden

While the main event featuring Hulk Hogan and Mr. T grabbed headlines, real fans know WrestleMania I had more going on beneath the surface.

Enter the Dragon.
In one of the crispest undercard matches of the night, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat took on Matt Borne in a bout that showcased sharp timing, technical flair, and early signs of what would become a legendary WWF career for Steamboat.

This wasn't just filler—it was a clinic. Smooth arm drags. Crisp chops. The kind of workrate that would define a generation.

And how about Matt Borne? He wasn't clowning around in 1985. Years before he'd paint his face and haunt the WWF as Doink the Clown, he was already laying the groundwork as a hard-nosed technician from Portland, Oregon.

🎨 Behind the Poster

In celebration of this hidden gem, Pro Wrestling Resource (Technician "Hot Tag") created a cartoon-style tribute poster featuring both men as they appeared that night at Madison Square Garden. If you look closely, there might be a subtle nod to Borne’s future...lurking about...

πŸ”— Watch It Back πŸ€‘

Catch this match on Peacock, the WWE Network, or below under WrestleMania I—third match on the card.

Ricky Steamboat's first two WWF Wrestlemania matches [Videos]


Let the nostalgia flow.

πŸ’¬ "Hot Tag" Notes

Steamboat was so smooth already, and Borne gave him a surprisingly snug match. If you skipped this one back in the day, do yourself a favor and revisit it.

πŸ’¬ Vince's Notes

To think that Steamboat would steal the show just a few later with "Macho Man" Randy Savage in another hidden gem at the time. The fact that Borne would show up years later at WrestleMania in Las Vegas might make some laugh or smile, or cause diplopia.

πŸ’¬ Your Take

What is your take on the match? Overrated? Not important at all? Please leave your thoughts or memories of the match in the comments section.

🎀 Powerful Promos: May 27, 1996 – "You Want a War? [Videos]

You know who he is.

Some promos shake the mic. Others shake the industry.

On May 27, 1996, WCW Monday Nitro opened the second hour of the program with a match in progress between Steve Doll and The Mauler, two mid-card professional wrestlers who had both previously wrestled in the World Wrestling Federation (under different names) with the surprise outsider that was about to walk through the crowd and drop a promo that forever chang professional wrestling. The Outsider was Scott Hall, looking and sounding just like Razor Ramon from the WWF.

“You want a war? You're gonna get one.”  

This wasn't just a promo—it was a major strike in the Monday Night Wars that would end up nearly ending the World Wrestling Federation, but in retrospect somehow had something to do in ending the WCW five years later.

In just two appearances during the Nitro program that day, Hall made his presence known.

Below is a tribute to that iconic moment and the storm it unleashed.

πŸŽ™️ The Promo Heard Around the Industry


WCW Monday Nitro
May 27, 1996
The return of Scott Hall to WCW

πŸ’₯ Legacy of May 27, 1996

Scott Hall didn’t just walk into WCW—he kicked the door open. This promo blurred the line between fiction and reality, ushered in the nWo, and made Nitro must-see TV. This was the "mic drop" that set the tone for the Monday Night Wars.



πŸ–€ Match Companion Vol. 1 – Bret “Hitman” Hart vs. Owen Hart (WrestleMania X)

Bret vs Owen



They were born of wrestling royalty, trained in the legendary Hart Dungeon, and destined to clash.
At WrestleMania X, Owen Hart stepped out of the shadows of his older brother and into Madison Square Garden to prove he was every bit the wrestler — if not better.

Bret Hart was the beloved technician. Owen? The hungry, underappreciated challenger with something to prove.
What unfolded was not just a family feud — it was one of the most technically sound, emotionally charged matches in WrestleMania history.

πŸ“₯ Match Companion Vol. 1

It’s the sibling showdown that opened WrestleMania X and left Madison Square Garden stunned. Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart — a masterclass in storytelling, psychology, and execution.

We’re proud to launch our first-ever Match Companion PDF with this classic. Download it, follow along, and relive one of the best openers in WrestleMania history.

🎬 Watch the Match


Or stream on Peacock: WrestleMania X – March 20, 1994

πŸ“„ Download the PDF

Click here to download the Match Companion Vol. 1 – Bret vs. Owen (PDF)


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πŸ”✨ A RARE "Macho King" Randy Savage vs Ultimate Warrior Dark Match in 1990 [Videos]

THE DARK MATCH WWF Intercontinental Championship Match Not televised; available via WWE Vault and YouTube Fort Myers, Florida January 23, 19...