TNA Classic Match: Jeff Jarrett vs. Kurt Angle – 2009 [Videos]

When Jeff Jarrett faced Kurt Angle on January 11, 2009, it marked one of the most significant main events in TNA history. Jarrett, the company’s founder and emotional cornerstone, stepped into the ring with an Olympic gold medalist at the peak of his intensity, creating a clash that felt both high-stakes and deeply competitive.

Inside the ring, the match delivered on every level. Angle’s precision and relentless pace were met by Jarrett’s resilience and veteran ring awareness, resulting in a hard-hitting, back-and-forth contest that built steadily from technical exchanges into a dramatic, physical and bloody war. The crowd remained fully engaged throughout, elevating the atmosphere and giving the bout a true big-match feel.

Widely regarded as one of Jeff Jarrett’s finest in-ring performances, this match stands as on of the defining moments for TNA in storytelling, intensity, and execution. Watch the match below and see why this encounter continues to be remembered as a TNA classic.

Kurt Angle vs Jeff Jarrett

TNA Genesis

January 11, 2009

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Commentary: Mike Tenay and Don West

Classic WWF: Chuck Norris at Survivor Series 1994 [Videos]

Chuck Norris appeared in the WWF in November 1994

From film and television star Chuck Norris to "special troubleshooting referee," his appearance at WWF Survivor Series in San Antonio, Texas, brought a unique crossover presence to one of the event’s most heavily promoted pay-per-view events.

Below are three short clips capturing his involvement—from promotional material to televised segments—offering a quick look back at this distinctive moment in WWF history.

Chuck Norris Promo

WWF Survivor Series Report

November 1994

Tatanka Promo on Chuck Norris

WWF Superstars

November 1994

WWF Survivor Series TV Commercial

November 1994

WWF Interview Archive: Victory’s Corner — Before Piper’s Pit (1983–1984) [Videos]

Vince McMahon appearing on Victory's Corner

From November 1983 through January 1984, Robert Debord hosted a short-lived interview segment known as Victory’s Corner (later simplified to Victory Corner). Filmed at live WWF events and featured across the company’s television programming, the segment emerged during a pivotal transitional period in the promotion’s evolution.

Following Rogers’ Corner—the interview platform created by Vince McMahon and hosted by former WWWF Champion Buddy Rogers—Victory’s Corner served as a bridge between the old guard and the emerging, personality-driven format that would soon define WWF television with the arrival of Piper’s Pit and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper.

Despite its brief run, Victory’s Corner holds historical significance for featuring the only known sit-down televised interview with controversial reigning WWF Champion The Iron Sheik, which aired in January 1984. As such, these segments offer a rare glimpse into the WWF’s early experimentation with interview-driven storytelling at the dawn of its national expansion, featuring appearances by Vince McMahon, Gorilla Monsoon, and a newly arrived championship contender, Hulk Hogan—who would soon come to define the Golden Age.

Gorilla Monsoon

December 1983

Vince McMahon

December 1983

World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion

The Iron Sheik

with Manager and Mentor Ayatollah Blassie

January 1984

Hulk Hogan

January 1984

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper

January 1984

WWF Tag Team Classic: The Hart Foundation vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin’s Team at Canadian Stampede [Videos]

Few professional wrestling matches in WWF history captured the power of a hometown crowd quite like the ten-man tag team main event at In Your House: Canadian Stampede, on July 6, 1997. Held in the red-hot environment of Calgary's Saddledome, the night felt less like a typical pay-per-view and more like a national rally.

Treated as conquering legends the instant they emerged from behind the curtain, Bret "Hitman" Hart, WWF Intercontinental Champion Owen Hart, WWF European Champion British Bulldog (Davey Boy Smith) with his wife "Mrs. Calgary" Diana Hart Smith, Jim "the Anvil" Neidhart, and the ever-unpredictable Brian Pillman were buoyed by an audience that was fully invested.

Opposing them were the rebellious "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, the no-nonsense Ken Shamrock, the bizarre and unsettling Goldust, and the intimidating powerhouse duo of The Legion of Doom. It was a clash of national identities, philosophies, and fan allegiances, colliding in one of the loudest and most unforgettable atmospheres the WWF ever produced.

"What a match this has been. What an unbelievable partisan crowd, J.R., we are witnessing here live tonight. I've never experienced anything like it.” 

                                                         - Vince McMahon

“I don’t think I’ve ever been, in my twenty-five years, feeling anything that we’re feeling here, the genuine enthusiasm!” 

                                                 - Jim Ross

In Your House: Canadian Stampede

July 6, 1997

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Commentary: Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, Jerry "the King" Lawler

Your WWF Ticket is also good
for admittance into the Calgary Stampede Rodeo!

Stu Hart (left), with his wife Helen and daughter Diana

—the wife of Davey Boy Smith—react from ringside.

RAW IS WAR

July 7, 1997

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Commentary: Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, Jerry "the King" Lawler

Maple Leaf Gardens WWF Matchups: The Hart Foundation vs Davy Boy Smith & Junkyard Dog [Videos]

Few arenas were as important to the World Wrestling Federation’s Canadian presence as Toronto’s legendary Maple Leaf Gardens. Throughout the 1980s, WWF cards at the Gardens carried a special energy, fueled by a knowledgeable and fiercely loyal Toronto fanbase that made the building one of the promotion’s most reliable destinations outside the United States. When the television cameras were rolling, that energy only intensified.

In this tag team matchup, the 1987 villainous duo of The Hart Foundation—Bret “Hitman” Hart and Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart—step into the ring against two powerful fan favorites: Davey Boy Smith and the charismatic Junkyard Dog. The Toronto crowd is into the match from start to finish, as the bout showcases the Hart Foundation’s early years in the WWF tag team division pitting them against two of the era’s most popular babyfaces.

Let’s step back inside Maple Leaf Gardens and revisit this energetic tag team clash featuring The Hart Foundation against Davey Boy Smith and Junkyard Dog.

The Hart Foundation vs Davy Boy Smith & Junkyard Dog

WWF Maple Leaf Wrestling

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

January 11, 1987

Commentary: Gorilla Monsoon, Johnny V

Junkyard Dog Promo with Billy Red Lyons

WWF Maple Leaf Wrestling

December 1987

WWF Tag Team Battles: Demolition vs The Rockers [Videos]

When The Rockers exploded onto the WWF scene in the summer of 1988, the high-flying duo of Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty instantly brought a new level of speed, athleticism, and excitement to the tag team division. Officially debuting in June, the energetic newcomers wasted little time making their presence felt. Within just a few months, they were already stepping into the ring with Demolition—the reigning WWF Tag Team Champions and one of the most dominant, intimidating teams of the era.

It was a daunting early test. Demolition, the destructive pairing of Ax and Smash, had built their reputation through raw power, relentless aggression, and an iron grip on the championship. In stark contrast, the Rockers relied on lightning-fast double-team offense, aerial attacks, and nonstop momentum, embodying a completely different vision of tag team wrestling.

This collection of videos captures that thrilling early chapter of the Rockers’ WWF run. It begins with their first two television matches, which introduced fans to their electrifying style, followed by a promo in which the Rockers address the challenge of facing Demolition. The journey culminates at the legendary Madison Square Garden, where the rising contenders squared off with the champions in a memorable clash that perfectly showcased the battle between speed and power.

For a team only months into their WWF journey, the Rockers were already proving they belonged on wrestling’s biggest stage.

The Rockers vs Steve Lombardi & Terry Gibbs

WWF Wrestling Challenge

Aired June 1988

Fresno, California, USA

Commentary: Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan

The Rockers vs Iron Mike Sharpe & The Intruder

WWF Superstars of Wrestling

Aired June 1988

Oakland, California, USA

Commentary: Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura

The Rockers Promo on Demolition

Summer 1988

"You know, being a Rocker isn't easy,

but somebody's gotta do it."

  - Marty Jannetty             

Demolition vs The Rockers

WWF Prime Time Wrestling

Filmed October 24, 1988

New York, New York, USA

Commentary: Lord Alfred Hayes, Superstar Billy Graham, Rod Trograd

🔥 Heat Without Allies: Bad News Brown’s 1988 WWF Campaign [Videos]

In 1988, the World Wrestling Federation was defined by larger-than-life heroes. Hulkamania ran wild, the Mega Powers dominated the spotlight, and patriotism and alliances ruled the Golden Era. Yet standing apart from the flag‑waving theatrics was a man who trusted no one and asked for no approval: Bad News Brown.

Born in New York City as Allen James Coage, Brown later adopted Calgary, Alberta, as his home and became a proud Canadian citizen. His worldview—and his ring persona—reflected that independence. While others relied on partners, managers, and crowd approval, Brown thrived on hostility and isolation.

This post revisits the defining moments of Bad News Brown’s pivotal 1988 WWF campaign: his striking television debut, his summer showdown with Bret Hart in Milwaukee, and his December World Heavyweight Championship challenge against “Macho Man” Randy Savage at Madison Square Garden.

In a year defined by unity and spectacle, Bad News Brown stood alone. The self‑proclaimed “baddest man in the WWF” carved out his own space in an already crowded Golden Era—and made certain no one mistook him for just another wrestler.

Bad News Brown vs Brady Boone

WWF Superstars of Wrestling Taping

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Filmed on Tuesday, January 5, 1988

Commentary: Vince McMahon, Jesse Ventura, Bruno Sammartino

Bad News Brown vs Bret "Hitman" Hart

WWF WrestleFest '88

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Sunday, July 31, 1988

Commentary: Sean Mooney, Lord Alfred Hayes, Superstar Billy Graham

The Brother Love Show

with Special Guest President Jack Tunney

and Bad News Brown

WWF Superstars of Wrestling

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Filmed on October 25, 1988

Aired on November 26, 1988

Commentary: Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura

Bad News Brown vs Bob Emery

WWF Superstars of Wrestling Taping

Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

Filmed on December 6, 1988

Commentary: Vince McMahon and Jesse Ventura

WWF World Heavyweight Championship Match

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs Bad News Brown

WWF on MSG Network

New York, New York, USA

December 30, 1988

Commentary: Lord Alfred Hayes, Hillbilly Jim, Rod Trongard

💥 "Rowdy" Roddy Piper slaps Billy Red Lyons in Toronto, Ontario, Canada [Videos]

Maple Leaf Wrestling

Aired July 1984

This segment between "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Maple Leaf Wrestling's Billy Red Lyons aired months before the incident in December 1984, when professional wrestler David Schultz slapped ABC News journalist John Stossel during the filming of a 20/20 news report at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It is possible that Piper’s July slap of Lyons served as inspiration for Schultz. The December altercation sparked a major scandal, ultimately resulting in a lawsuit and a $425,000 settlement for Stossel, paid by the World Wrestling Federation.

David Schultz slaps John Stossel

Filmed December 1984

📺 WWF Classic TV Matches: Roddy Piper vs. Shawn Michaels

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper - WWF Intercontinental Champion

Before WrestleMania VIII, WWF Intercontinental Champion "Rowdy" Roddy Piper faced Shawn Michaels—who was accompanied by his manager, Sensational Sherri—in a non-title match broadcast on WWF Prime Time Wrestling.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper vs Shawn Michaels

WWF Prime Time Wrestling

USA Network

Filmed on March 10, 1992

Aired on March 29, 1992

Biloxi, Mississippi

For more "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, click HERE

For more Shawn Michaels, click HERE

BONUS VIDEO

Shawn Michaels & Rowdy Roddy Piper Exclusive Segment

WWF ROYAL RUMBLE ENCORE PLUS!

Taped on January 23, 1995

Aired on January 31, 1995

⚔️ WWF Classic Feud Spotlight: Shawn Michaels vs. Marty Jannetty — The 1993 Four-Star Match Trilogy

Shawn Michaels vs Marty Jannetty in 1993

As the WWF’s Golden Era faded and the New Generation began to redefine professional wrestling, the breakup of The Rockers marked a decisive turning point for both Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty. For Michaels, it was the launchpad for a meteoric rise as a singles competitor; for Jannetty, it quietly marked the closing chapter of his prime in-ring run.

Yet in 1993, their rivalry produced something remarkable. Across three singles matches—each earning four-star acclaim—Michaels and Jannetty delivered a compact trilogy that showcased their unmatched chemistry. The first took place on January 24, 1993, at the Royal Rumble in Sacramento, California. The remaining two aired on the USA Network’s WWF Monday Night RAW, cementing this overlooked series as one of the best rivalries of its time.

Royal Rumble Report

WWF SUPERSTARS

Aired on January 9, 1993

WWF Intercontinental Championship Match

WWF ROYAL RUMBLE

January 24, 1993

WWF Intercontinental Championship Match

WWF Monday Night RAW

Aired on May 17, 1993

WWF Intercontinental Championship Match

WWF Monday Night RAW

Aired July 19. 1993

Marty Jannetty vs Shawn Michaels in July 1993

✂️ The Barber Shop Incident: Shawn Michaels Turns on Marty Jannetty (1992)

Jannetty and Michaels appear on The Barber Shop

Filmed in December 1991 and broadcast on WWF Wrestling Challenge on January 12, 1992—just one week before the highly anticipated WWF Royal Rumble—the iconic tag team The Rockers, featuring Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty, appeared on the Barber Shop segment hosted by Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. During their appearance, Michaels and Jannetty openly discussed the recent tensions and disagreements that had developed between them as partners in the ring. The segment was elevated by the sharp commentary of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon, whose insights added depth to the unfolding drama. The infamous “Barber Shop Incident” endures as one of the most memorable moments in professional wrestling history—an explosive turning point that not only ended The Rockers, but ignited Shawn Michaels’ ascent into one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time.

Bobby Heenan: "Jannetty tried to dive through the window to escape. Did you see that?"

"The Barber Shop Incident"

WWF WRESTLING CHALLENGE

Aired January 12, 1992

More on Shawn Michaels' amazing rise after the "Barber Shop Incident" can be found in the Pro Wrestling Resource post below:

WWF History: Shawn Michaels in 1992 [50 Videos]

📺 WWF Tag Team Classic Matches: Shawn Michaels & Diesel vs. Razor Ramon & 1-2-3 Kid

Charlie Minn with Shawn Michaels and Diesel

WWF Tag Team Championship Match

Shawn Michaels & Diesel vs Razor Ramon & 1-2-3 Kid

WWF ACTION ZONE

USA Network

Aired on October 30, 1994

🥇 The First WWF Tag Team Appearance of the Hardy Boyz — 1996 [Videos]

On May 28, 1996, during a World Wrestling Federation television taping of WWF Superstars in Charleston, South Carolina, brothers Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy appeared together for the first time as tag team partners in the WWF.

During the taping, the Hardy brothers faced the reigning WWF Tag Team Champions, The Smoking Gunns—kayfabe brothers Billy and Bart Gunn—and also competed in a second match against the pairing of Marty Jannetty and Leif Cassidy as the New Rockers, with both bouts taking place the same night.

The WWF Tag Team Championship match later aired on the June 15 episode of WWF Superstars and was further anchored in WWF history by a commentary team featuring Mr. Perfect, Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, and Sunny. For the Hardys—hailing from nearby North Carolina—the match represents not only their first national exposure as a team, but the earliest documented step in what would become one of the most influential tag team careers of the modern era.

Listen as Vince McMahon refers to the brothers as The Hardy Boyz on commentary during both of their matches.

The New Rockers vs Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy

WWF Superstars

Aired June 1, 1996

The Smoking Gunns vs "The Hardy Boyz" Matt and Jeff

WWF Tag Team Championship Match

WWF Superstars

Aired on June 15, 1996