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WWF Tag Team Battles: Demolition vs The Powers of Pain [Videos]

Formed in the World Wrestling Federation in early 1987 as villains, the team of Ax and Smash, collectively known as Demolition, went on to become three-time WWF World Tag Team Champions. Beginning with the betrayal of Mr. Fiji during the 1988 Survivor Servies, Demolition started their official run as fan favorites until they became villains again with the addition of team member Crush, in the spring of 1990.

Formed in 1987 in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), the team of The Barbarian and The Warlord, took on the name of the Powers of Pain. Arriving in the World Wrestling Federation in June 1988, the first tag team they faced on a regular basis was Demolition. Originally known as heroic good guys, the Powers of Pain turned into villains with their alliance with Mr. Fuji in November 1988.

The Powers of Pain battled against Demolition in at least a dozen television matches in the WWF that spanned from July 1988 to January 1990.

23.07.1988

The Powers Of Pain vs Demolition (c)

WWF on PRISM Network

Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

24.11.1988

Survivor Series Ten Team Tag Team Elimination

WWF Survivor Series 1988

Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio

26.11.1988

Demolition (c) vs The Powers Of Pain

WWF on MSG Network

Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York

03.12.1988

Demolition (c) vs The Powers Of Pain

WWF on NESN

Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts

17.12.1988

Demolition (c) vs The Powers Of Pain

WWF on Z Channel

Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California

30.12.1988

The Powers Of Pain vs Demolition (c)

WWF on MSG Network

Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York

14.01.1989

Demolition (c) vs The Powers Of Pain

WWF on PRISM Network

Philadelphia Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

29.01.1989

Demolition (c) vs Powers Of Pain

WWF on Z Channel

Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California

11.02.1989

Demolition (c) vs The Powers Of Pain

WWF on PRISM Network

Philadelphia Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

02.04.1989

Demolition (c) vs Mr. Fuji & The Powers Of Pain

WWF WrestleMania V

Trump Plaza Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey

10.04.1989

Demolition (c) vs The Powers Of Pain

WWF On Tele+2

Palatrussardi in Milan, Italy

22.01.1990

Demolition vs The Powers Of Pain

WWF Superstars #176

Miami Arena in Miami, Florida

Vintage Wrestlers: Vincent Lopez [Videos]

Vincent Lopez was born Daniel Vincent Lopez DeVinaspre in Meridian, Idaho on July 24, 1908. Lopez was the son of Spanish immigrants and was a standout football player while in high school.

Lopez entered professional wrestling in the early 1930s, gaining tremendous experience traveling throughout the world to exotic locations in Australia, Hawaii, and South America. On his 27th birthday, in Los Angeles, California, Lopez defeated Man Mountian Dean in the Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship tournament final.

Vincent Lopez vs Man Mountain Dean

July 24, 1935 - Los Angeles, California

Silent Video

Lopez was mainly known as a "bad guy" and the fans loved to hate him. Lopez held the World Heavyweight Championship for over a year, defending the title against the likes of Gino Garibaldi, George Calzi, and Howard Cantonwine.

On April 27, 1936, Vincent Lopez was presented with the “Lou Daro World Heavyweight Championship Trophy” by Civil Service Commission President George Lyon. Lyon was acting on behalf of Los Angeles Mayor Frank Shaw. The presentation was made at a special luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel. Among the others in attendance were promoter Jack Daro, matchmaker Joe “Toots” Mondt, and the Los Angeles Chief of Police Davis.

On August 19, 1936, a historic three falls match between Vincent Lopez and Dave Levin took place at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles, California. Coming from different parts of the county and different organizational championship lines, both Levin and Lopez claimed to be the world champion. Lopez would lose two of the three falls and Levin was declared the victor. In classic "bad guy style," after the loss, Lopez proclaimed that he was robbed of the victory, and blamed referee McCullough.