Preserving the Legends. Reliving the Moments. Archiving the Legacy.
Revisit Jim Cornette’s first television appearance — the moment that introduced one of wrestling’s most passionate and influential voices to the world.
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This match matters not just because it’s rare, but because it’s a dress rehearsal for history.
Fans often remember SummerSlam ’92 as the pinnacle of the British Bulldog's WWF career.
Seeing them tangle here — away from the spotlight — feels like peeking into the workshop before the masterpiece.
If Wembley was the polished diamond, this dark match is the rough cut that shows the first glimmer of brilliance.
What do you see here?
Can you spot the seeds of the SummerSlam story?
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After nearly six years away from the World Wrestling Federation, Dusty Rhodes returns to the WWF in style by attacking the Big Boss Man, appearing on the Brother Love Show, and cutting a classic promo.
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These ads captured the changing tone of the WWF. In hindsight, they represent the groundwork that led to the Attitude Era and beyond.
Before Bret Hart became the Excellence of Execution, he made early waves under a different name—Buddy “The Heart-Throb” Hart. While this persona didn’t last long, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the foundation of one of wrestling’s greatest technicians. This is the story of Bret Hart's brief, often-forgotten run in Maple Leaf Wrestling.
Bret debuted in Maple Leaf Wrestling in December 1983.
Wrestled as Buddy “The Heart-Throb” Hart, an early ring name used as he worked Ontario's circuit under the promotion's WWF-affiliated banner.
His look? No pink. No leather jacket. Just blue trunks, curly hair, and raw skill.
Bret quietly dropped the "Buddy Hart" name later in 1984 as he transitioned into the WWF full-time.
Within a year, he’d be in The Hart Foundation, teaming with Jim Neidhart and beginning his rise to legend status.
“Seeing Buddy Hart wrestle is like discovering a sketch of the Mona Lisa — raw, fascinating, and full of hints of what’s to come.”
This double-promo drop which aired on the same day, gives us a rare peek at Dusty's versatility as a performer. One promo is for the people in the building—loud and charismatic. The other is for the folks watching quietly at home—raw and grounded. Both are brilliant and classic promos from one of the greatest on the microphone.
On this episode of WWF Superstars of Wrestling, the Rockers try to help Paul Roma off the wrestling mat after his defeat against Dino Bravo. Roma did not like the help from the Rockers and Hercules agreed.
This match showed Marty Jannetty had solid ring ability, as he faced two-on-one for the entire match.
At Survivor Series 1990, Paul Roma’s PowerPlex helped eliminate Michaels again—keeping the feud thread alive! The Rockers were more established as a tag team, so this was a BIG victory for Power & Glory.
Power & Glory would face the Rockers a few more times on the house show circuit, with the Rockers earning a notable win during a WWF tour of Japan in 1991—a small but satisfying measure of revenge.
Shawn Michaels, despite the injury angle, would go on to become one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time, redefining what a main eventer could be.
Roma would eventually make a surprising move to WCW and even earn a controversial spot in The Four Horsemen, while Hercules and Jannetty—both respected by fans—would fade into more transitional roles by the mid-‘90s.
This match, however, stands as a key turning point for both teams and an early glimpse into the fire that would launch Michaels into superstardom.
"To be the man… you’ve got to beat the man!" – Ric Flair
“Grab them cakes!” – Junkyard Dog
In mid-1990, Ric Flair was deep into another golden run as the NWA World Heavyweight Champion, flanked by the Four Horsemen and dodging top contenders left and right. But at Clash of the Champions XI, held in Charleston, South Carolina, he met an unlikely challenger in the beloved powerhouse: Junkyard Dog.
Though best remembered for his WWF run, JYD had made his return to the southern scene in WCW, becoming a surprise fan-favorite in the NWA title picture. This match would mark JYD’s final major world title challenge on national TV—a collision of two iconic forces, each representing a different era and style.
This was classic southern-style storytelling. The clash wasn’t about high spots—it was about attitude, charisma, and power.
Flair bumped like crazy to make JYD look like a monster.
JYD used his signature headbutts and brute strength to keep the champ on the run.
Flair’s use of the chair did not work on JYD's hard head.
The crowd? Red hot throughout, rallying behind JYD every time he rallied back.
Just when it looked like JYD might shock the world, The Horsemen struck—causing a disqualification and beating down JYD in classic Flair fashion.
The brawl with Horsemen sets up Sting’s return.
The post-match attack set the stage for Sting’s return and reignited the fire heading into Great American Bash ’90, where Sting would finally dethrone Flair.
But for JYD, this bout was a farewell to world title contention—an underrated performance in a role he rarely got to play: the main event hero on a big TV special.
This match is often overlooked, but it’s pure pro wrestling theater—short, sweet, and packed with energy.
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