The Hart Foundation vs The Legion of Doom
Film on March 12, 1991
Featured on WrestleFest '91
Preserving the Legends. Reliving the Moments. Archiving the Legacy.
Classic WWF: The Rock Meets Hollywood Hulk Hogan and nWo – No Way Out 2002 [Video]
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| The Rock and Hollywood Hulk Hogan in 2002 |
When The Rock came face-to-face with Hulk Hogan at No Way Out in 2002, it felt bigger than just another backstage moment—it was a collision of icons. Representing two different generations of pro wrestling, both men carried the weight of an era on their shoulders. The tension between them was immediate and undeniable. Their picture together was worth more than a thousand words.
With WrestleMania X8 on the horizon, this encounter served as the spark that would ignite one of the most legendary matches in WWE history. The Rock’s sharp confidence met Hogan’s larger-than-life presence, setting the tone for a showdown that would transcend storylines and become a true passing-of-the-torch moment.
Before the WrestleMania X8 match in Toronto, and before the crowd chose its side, it started with this backstage promo and Hogan taking a photo with his son's "favorite wrestler."
No Way Out
February 17, 2002
Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Classic Raw Moment: Bret Hart Attacks Vince McMahon on July 21, 1997 [Videos]
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| Bret Hart and Vince McMahon stare at each other with intensity |
On the July 21, 1997 episode of Raw Is War, tensions surrounding SummerSlam reached a boiling point when Bret Hart confronted Vince McMahon at the commentary table. Earlier in the night, Shawn Michaels had inserted himself into the WWF Championship picture by announcing he would serve as special guest referee for the upcoming SummerSlam showdown between Bret and The Undertaker—a decision that immediately raised questions about bias and fairness.
Furious over what he saw as blatant favoritism, Hart stormed ringside during a match and confronted McMahon directly. What followed was a rare and jarring moment for the era: Hart slapped McMahon across the face, and rather than retreat, McMahon stood his ground. The exchange blurred the lines between authority figure and on-screen character, hinting at a more confrontational and involved version of McMahon that fans had not yet fully seen.
In hindsight, this segment stands as an early glimpse of what would soon evolve into the infamous Mr. McMahon persona. As 1997 progressed—with controversy mounting and real-life tensions spilling into storylines—moments like this helped lay the groundwork for the volatile character who would later clash with Stone Cold Steve Austin and become central to the WWF’s rise during the Attitude Era.
A brief confrontation in the moment between Bret Hart and Vince McMahon—but one that quietly helped reshape the direction of the entire company.
Shawn Michaels makes an announcement
RAW IS WAR
July 21, 1997
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Bret Hart attacks Vince McMahon
WAR ZONE
July 21, 1997
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Bret allegedly attacks Shawn backstage
WAR ZONE
July 21, 1997
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
WWF Attitude Era: "The one thing "Stone Cold" Steve Austin can't stand..." [Videos]
"Stone Cold" talks to the crowd after the show
September 17, 2001
TNN
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Attitude Era Bonus:
The previous time RAW was in Nashville was in 1998! See the complete broadcast below!
RAW IS WAR
WWF WAR ZONE
USA NETWORK
May 18, 1998
Nashville Arena
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
WWF RAW Event Card
May 18, 1998
Val Venis vs Scorpio
Marc Mero (with Sable) vs Terry Funk
LOD 2000 (Animal and Hawk) vs The Disciples of Apocalypse
Dude Love vs Dustin Runnels
The Head Bangers vs Kai En Tai
The New Age Outlaws (w/DX) vs The Nation (The Rock and Owen Hart)
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco in a Street Fight
Classic WWF: "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Bad News Brown in a Harlem Street Fight [Videos]
At a time when the World Wrestling Federation was riding a wave of late-1980s momentum, "Macho Man" Randy Savage brought his WWF World Heavyweight Championship into Canada against the unpredictable Bad News Brown. Held under Harlem Street Fight rules, this bout traded traditional structure for a more chaotic, hard-hitting atmosphere, allowing both competitors to lean into their brawling instincts.
Bad News Brown will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of the legacy wing in April 2026.
WWF World Heavyweight Championship
Harlem Street Fight Match
"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs Bad News Brown
WWF MAPLE LEAF WRESTLING
January 16, 1989
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Commentary: Tony Schiavone and Lord Alfred Hayes
Bad News Brown
WWE Hall of Fame Video
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]
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| 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]
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| 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
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Stu Hart (left), with his wife Helen and daughter Diana —the
wife of Davey Boy Smith—react from ringside. |
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
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