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1987 — The bigger, the badder, the better
Andre turns — the earth shakes

Andre the Giant shocked the world when he tore Hulk Hogan’s chain from his neck and aligned with Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. The betrayal wasn’t just personal — it was historic.

WrestleMania goes giant: 93,173 strong

More than 93,000 fans roared as Hogan slammed Andre. WrestleMania III wasn’t just a show — it was a monument.

Savage vs. Steamboat — timeless

18 near-falls, a year-long feud, and a match still studied today.

Hart Foundation vs. Bulldogs

Technical, personal, and pure tag team magic — four wrestlers redefining what tag wrestling looked like.

1987 Hulk vs Andre
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1988 — The Mega Powers
The Mega Powers unite

One had the madness, the other had the mania. When Randy Savage extended his hand to Hulk Hogan, it wasn’t just friendship — it was power. With Miss Elizabeth in the middle and the titles in their sights, the Mega Powers became the most electrifying alliance in WWF history. But even then… you could feel the tension simmering.

Everybody has a price for the Million Dollar Man

The Million Dollar Man didn’t want to earn the WWF Championship… he wanted to buy it. When Andre won the title and handed it over to DiBiase, fans were outraged. WWF said no — but DiBiase said yes to making his own title: the Million Dollar Championship was born out of greed, ego, and pure gold.

Twin referees, double cross, no champion

Andre the Giant defeated Hulk Hogan — but not without controversy. A “twin referee” swindle left fans furious and the WWF Championship vacated. Prime time drama that drew massive viewers: madness and manipulation on a national stage.

Warrior shocked the world in 31 seconds

The Honky Tonk Man had been Intercontinental Champion for a record 454 days — and then the music hit. The Ultimate Warrior exploded into the ring and destroyed him in just 31 seconds. A torch was passed, a streak was broken, and a Warrior had arrived.

1988 Mega Powers
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1989 — The Mega Powers explode
The Mega Powers explode

Friendship? Over. Respect? Burned. At WrestleMania V, Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage collided in one of the most emotional main events ever. Elizabeth stood between them — literally and figuratively — as the Mega Powers detonated in a match fueled by jealousy, pride, and pure madness.

No Holds Barred — the movie. The match. The madness.

Hulk Hogan brought Rip from the big screen into real life, facing Zeus — the towering villain from No Holds Barred — in WWF rings. Late-’80s spectacle: cheesy, loud, dramatic… and incredibly entertaining.

The Perfect record

Mr. Perfect began stacking up wins, staying undefeated, and throwing his towel with surgical precision. With The Genius by his side, he wasn’t just perfect — he was poetic. 1989 was the year he emerged as the next-level technician the main event scene couldn’t ignore.

Rick Rude steals the show — and the gold

Rick Rude did more than pose — he shocked the world by defeating The Ultimate Warrior for the Intercontinental Title. With Bobby Heenan in his corner and confidence in every move, Rude proved he wasn’t just style — he had staying power.

1989 Mega Powers Explode
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1990 — The Ultimate Challenge
The Ultimate Challenge: champion vs. champion

Two titans. One ring. No escape. WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior — both belts on the line, one legacy written in fire.

Sensational Sherri, Sapphire, and the madness in between

Dusty Rhodes and Sapphire faced Randy Savage and Sherri in a feud full of twists, diamond rings, and betrayal.

Earthquake shakes the foundation of Hulkamania

Earthquake became Hogan’s most imposing challenge — and fans feared the end of Hulkamania.

The Undertaker debuts — death walks into the WWF

The Undertaker debuted as a mystery Survivor Series teammate. Eyes rolled back, deathly calm — a legend was born.

1990 Hogan vs Warrior
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1991 — Superstars and stripes
When war crossed the ropes: Hogan vs. Slaughter

As the real Gulf War raged overseas, the WWF lit a fuse at home. Sgt. Slaughter aligned himself with Iraq, and Hulk Hogan stood as the symbol of America. Love it or hate it, this was wrestling at its most controversial — and explosive.

Career vs. career

The Ultimate Warrior faced “Macho King” Randy Savage in a high-stakes career-ending match — and what happened after the bell is pure emotion. A reunion that shook arenas and made fans cry.

The “real world’s champion” arrives

Ric Flair, with the actual NWA World Heavyweight belt in hand, walked into the WWF and declared himself the real champion. Betrayals, interpromotional shock, and instant main-event heat.

The gravest challenge

Just a year into his run, The Undertaker put Hulk Hogan down and captured the WWF Championship. A funeral bell tolls for the old era — the legend truly begins.

1991 Hogan vs Slaughter
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1992 — Be fair to Flair
Be fair to Flair — the Nature Boy reigns supreme

Ric Flair entered the Rumble at #3 and went the distance to win the vacant WWF Title. A masterclass of endurance and villainy — and one of the most iconic victory promos ever delivered.

The madness returns — Savage vs. Flair for the gold

Randy Savage clashed with Ric Flair in a bitter fight over pride, gold, and Elizabeth. Flair claimed he had “photos” of her before Savage — and the Macho Man went ballistic.

Bulldog conquers Wembley

Before 80,000 roaring UK fans, Davey Boy Smith defeated Bret Hart to win the Intercontinental Title. Bret brought the brilliance — but Wembley belonged to Davey.

The rise of the New Generation

Bret Hart rose, capturing the WWF Championship from Flair — signalling a new era based on skill and heart. Meanwhile Shawn Michaels reinvented himself as the arrogant Heartbreak Kid and began building a Hall of Fame legacy.

1992 Flair Rumble