For the 1996 event, the winner received a match for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XII. This includes the list of all WWE Superstars, division between Men and Women Roster, as well as Managers, Announcers, Authority figures, Producers and other personalities in World Wrestling Entertainment. Is there nothing you guys can do about the new picture problem? Simply use the filters below! 10 Recent Wrestling Moments That Shook The World, WWE Almost Brought This 'Failed Experiment' Back WWE Hall of Fame: Full List of Members & Inductees, All Legends & HOF Classes by Year. Wrestling the Big Event 21 years later, "Bringing back Slammy Awards a good, bad idea", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1996_in_professional_wrestling&oldid=1135240725, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. The Undertaker. On this page you find the full WWE Roster in the year 1995. The show continued until December 2002 in the UK, until it was replaced by Heat in January 2003. The incident led to a future ECW pay-per-view being cancelled (until Heyman negotiated otherwise), a lawsuit from Kulas' family, and went down as one of the most notorious moments of lore in professional wrestling history. This was also where Undertaker and Mankind had their Boiler Room Brawl, all kinds of fun. #1 of 180. All Rights Reserved. (unknown episodes) Series Cast Series Produced by Vince McMahon . Jerry Stubbs (1970-1996, return to wrestle for a match in 2019) Mr. Fuji (1965-1996) Steve Regal (1977-1996) Wahoo McDaniel (1961-July 1996) Rocky Iaukea (1981-1996) Tom Lister, Jr. (1989-March 1996) Tiger Conway Jr. (1971-1996) Deaths [ edit] May 3 - Ray Stevens, 60 [32] June 15 - Dick Murdoch, 49 June 26 - Octavio Gaona, 94 ", "WWE SummerSlam 2018 matches, card, location, date, start time, predictions PPV rumors", In Your House 7: Good Friends, Better Enemies, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=SummerSlam_(1996)&oldid=1139427234, Short description is different from Wikidata, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, (c) refers to the champion(s) heading into the match, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 02:24. Good Friends, Better Enemies was the name of this WWE PPV because Shawn Michaels andDiesel fought each other. In January 2019, select episodes of WWF Superstars starting from April 1992 became available for streaming on the WWE Network. Pro Wrestlers Database On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Tatanka, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more. The match generally features 30 wrestlers and the winner traditionally earns a world championship match at that year's WrestleMania. A lot of your new pictures don't work for some reason. WWE PPVs from 1996 were normally good with Shawn Michaels delivering in the main event, but not all were good. The two fought for 15 minutes, and Shawn was able to pull out the win over the always great Owen. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Triple H was a thing, Steve Austin took on Hunter Heart Helmsley, and they hinted at great things to come. Skip to main content. As "Stone Cold," Austinwho began his first major feud, with Savio Vega, under "The Ringmaster" moniker and continued it after changing his gimmickwent on to become one of the WWF's biggest stars and helped usher in the promotion's Attitude Era. The heel Mankind would be facing The Undertaker, whom Mankind had been harassing and assaulting at random for months. Shawn S. Lealos is a freelance writer who received his Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma with a minor in Film Studies. Guests included Sunny, Sable, Marc Mero, The Smoking Gunns, Marlena, Goldust, T.L. However, there were two standout matches. Superstars was around before this version, as a weekly recap show hosted by Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes. Michaels would eventually lose the title to Sycho Sid at Survivor Series. He weighed 450-plus pounds and stood over seven feet tall. Copyright 2010-2023 TheSmackDownHotel.com. WWE abandoned the Superstars of Wrestling trademark when they changed the show's name to WWF Superstars in the early 1990s. UK video tapes would sometimes include the Free For All match, but nothing else. Michaels went on to pin Vader after giving him Sweet Chin Music, thus retaining his title. Years before Stone Cold vs. For the most recent television series based on this series, see, Superstars of Wrestling (Canadian TV series), Learn how and when to remove this template message, WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship, "WWE Network Officially Adds 34 Episodes of Superstars From 1989 To Vault Section Links Inside", "PWINSIDER Q&A: SUPERSTARS OF WRESTLING OWNERSHIP, THE RANDY SAVAGE DVD, BABYFACES WHO NEVER WORKED HEEL AND MORE", "SUPERSTARS OF WRESTLING SW Trademark of Patterson, Albert P. Serial Number: 74429666:: Trademarkia Trademarks", "Patterson v. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Case No. Our complete Pro Wrestlers Database allows you to travel through time and see the WWE Roster by Year or any specific Date in history. All Rights Reserved. This includes the list of all WWE Superstars, division between Men and Women Roster, as well as Managers, Announcers, Authority figures, Producers and other personalities in World Wrestling Entertainment. 1996: WrestleMania XII: Anaheim, CA: 1 231: 231 This was a 60-minute Iron Man match in which Michaels won 1-0 in . It debuted on September 6, 1986, as the flagship program of the WWF's syndicated programming. This includes the list of all WWE Superstars, division between Men and Women Roster, as well as Managers, Announcers, Authority figures, Producers and other personalities in World Wrestling Entertainment. [1] As of January 23, 2023, there are 310 episodes of Superstars available for streaming on WWE Network, dating from April 18, 1992 to July 20, 1996. WWE Roster by Era Random Date 1995 WWE: All (72) Men Women Other Roles Adam Bomb Ahmed Johnson Alundra Blayze Avatar Bam Bam Bigelow Bart Gunn Billy Gunn Bob Backlund Bob Holly Bret Hart Bull Nakano Bushwhacker Butch Bushwhacker Luke Chris Candido Crush Davey Boy Smith Diesel Doink the Clown (Steve Lombardi) Doink the Clown Dok Hendrix Doomsday WWF Superstars of Wrestling was a professional wrestling program that debuted on September 6, 1986, replacing WWF Championship Wrestling. "Statistical survival breaking down the Royal Rumble", "Shawn Michaels (spot No. I try to load them in Fed Simulator and they always fail to load in. WWF Superstars of Wrestling (later shortened to WWF Superstars and to Sunday Morning Superstars ), also referred to as Maple Leaf Wrestling in Canada was an American professional wrestling television program that was produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). During the WWE brand extension, it was the only . As a result, Droese won the right to be entry number 30 in the Royal Rumble match, while Helmsley had to enter first. Further controversy arose when it came to light that Kulas had lied to ECW owner and booker Paul Heyman about his age and professional wrestling training. Predictions in reply to this comment, I swear to god if wwe doesnt sign kota ibushi. [23][24][25], On January 1 Mexican promoter Adolfo Moreno created the International Wrestling Revolution Group (IWRG) which held its debut show on this date in Arena Naucalpan.[26]. Vader originally won the match twice, first by countout (after he press-slammed Michaels onto the guard rail) and then by disqualification (when Michaels struck Vader repeatedly with Cornette's tennis racket), but because WWF championships can only change hands by pinfall or submission, Cornette demanded that the match restart both times. During the WWE brand extension, it was the only title to be exclusive to the SmackDown! WrestleMania or SummerSlam). RELATED:10 Best Submission Finishers In WCW History, Ranked. It took place on August 18, 1996, at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio in the United States. The show also began airing in 1986 in the United Kingdom on Saturday nights on Sky Channel. The Best Pro Wrestling Champions. At times, there was a "feature" match between main WWF talent. The 1996 event was the ninth event in the Royal Rumble chronology and was scheduled to be held on January 21, 1996, at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California. Honestly, there wasn't a good regular match on the show, with the best being the Smoking Gunns vs. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Undertaker and Mankind had been destroying each other, and this was the logical next step. Albert Patterson, a Wisconsin independent wrestling promoter, successfully trademarked the phrase in 1993. On June 10, 1996, WWF Monday Night Raw had eked out a miniscule ratings win over WCW Monday Nitro, but the WWF's top program had not been within shouting distance of its competition ever. 1980s All American Wrestling (1983-1994). I try to load them in Fed Simulator and they always fail to load in. Featured matches on the undercard were the 1996 Royal Rumble match which was won by Shawn Michaels, who last eliminated Diesel to win the match, making it his second straight Royal Rumble win; Goldust defeating Razor Ramon for the WWF Intercontinental Championship; and The Smoking Gunns (Billy Gunn and Bart Gunn) defeating The Bodydonnas (Skip and Zip) to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship. World Wrestling Federation (1996-1997) The Headhunters debuted in the World Wrestling Federation on January 21, 1996, at the WWF Royal Rumble , renamed "The Squat Team". 18) wins the Royal Rumble Match", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Royal_Rumble_(1996)&oldid=1135916422, (c) refers to the champion(s) heading into the match, This page was last edited on 27 January 2023, at 17:31. Visit Shawn Lealos' website to learn more about his novel writing and follow him on Twitter @sslealos. WWE recognizes Inferno's reign as lasting 49 days. In Your House 7: Good Friends, Better Enemies was the seventh In Your House professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). On this page you find the full WWE Roster in the year 1996. WWF Wrestling Challenge Overview Promotion WWF Airtime 60 minutes per episode Channel Syndication (1986 - 1996) Original run September 7, 1986 - September 1, 1996 WWF Wrestling Challenge was a syndicated weekly World Wrestling Federation show that aired from 1986 to 1996. The title became the WWE Cruiserweight Championship on May 5 when the WWF became World Wrestling Entertainment. The match ended when Hart hit Vega with his cast then applied the Sharpshooter, defeating Vega by submission. All rights reserved. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Hopper, Who, Jerry Lawler, The Bushwhackers, Aldo Montoya, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, and Shawn Michaels. Following the match, Justin Hawk Bradshaw attacked Vega. However, this repackaging was, at the time, sufficient to allow the program to count towards Canadian content requirements for local television stations. However, the last two matches were not good, with Yokozuna losing to Vader in a disaster and then Goldust and Undertaker disappointed in the main event. WWF All American Wrestling was a cable television program that was a predecessor to Tuesday Night Titans and Saturday Night's Main Event, originally . Sid won the bout by pinning British Bulldog following a chokeslam and powerbomb. RELATED:WWE's 5 Best (& 5 Worst) PPVs To Take Place In Canada. It was challenged by cruiserweights at a maximum weight of 225 lbs. Lawler won the bout by pinfall after hitting Roberts with a bottle of Jim Beam whiskey. WWE PPVs from 1996 were normally good with Shawn Michaels delivering in the main event, but not all were good. WWE Hall of Fame: Full List of Members & Inductees, All Legends & HOF Classes by Year. Dubbed "The Biggest Party of the Summer,"[2] it is one of the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, the Royal Rumble and Survivor Series,[3] and was considered one of the "Big Five" PPVs, along with King of the Ring. New, The Miz Shares INCREDIBLE WrestleMania Pitch That WWE Turned Down, Current AEW Star: CM Punk Is Not A Locker Room Cancer, Report: Vince McMahon Behind Top WWE WrestleMania 39 Match, Major Update On WWE's Next Saudi Arabia PLE, AEW's MJF Blasts "Overrated" Ex-WWE Champ, NXT Star "Scared Of Getting Lost" On WWE's Main Roster. The match ended when the top rope broke as Yokozuna attempted a Banzai Drop (seated senton), enabling Austin to pin him for an upset victory. The opening match was Triple H vs. Marc Mero, which was one of their best matches against each other. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for SABLE WWF Wrestling Magazine w/ MARC MERO Poster August 1996 wwe *No Catalog at the best online prices at eBay! However, due to several botches on the part of Vader during the match, Michaels voiced his frustrations about the match's execution to backstage where Vader was eventually stripped of his push. These promotions held notable shows in 1996. Blake Lovell looks at the January 1996 of Pro Wrestling Illustrated, which featured a big WWF vs. WCW debate and Lex Luger talk. A lot of your new pictures don't work for some reason. 1996 - the definition of a transitional year for WWE. Ultimate Warrior was supposed to team with Shawn Michaels and Ahmed Johnson in the match but wasn't there, so Sid joined them, which led to great things in the future. The profile of each WCW wrestler features their Career History, Ring Names, Face / Heel Turns, Accomplishments, Pictures, Bio and more information and statistics. 1997. Nine matches were contested at the event, including one match on the Free for All pre-show. Undertaker and Mankind had another good match here,and the traditional Survivor Series matches were all pretty good. After 1995, which many wrestling fans consider the worst year in WWE history, things finally turned around in 1996. The opening bout, which aired on the "Free for All" portion of the broadcast, was a singles match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Yokozuna. .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{} Winner. You hit the nail on the head right there. Beginning with the April 18, 1992 episode, the program was renamed to WWF Superstars, due to a successful lawsuit by another promoter, Albert Patterson, who had claimed prior rights to the phrase "Superstars of Wrestling". A lot of your new pictures don't work for some reason. Simply use the filters below! As with all syndicated WWF programming, another major aspect of the show was to promote house shows and TV tapings in each market. The Free For All was a 30 minute show that aired right before a big WWF event, providing free content and matches to the public in hopes of converting more buyers. Held up when a title defense against Savio Vega ended in a no contest, Ahmed Johnson forfeited the title after being attacked by the debuting, Vacated when Billy Gunn suffered a neck injury, Defeated The Godwinns in a tournament final, This page was last edited on 23 January 2023, at 13:27. Frazier was a professional wrestler from 1960 until 1991. [5][6] The 1996 event was the ninth event in the SummerSlam chronology and was scheduled to be held on August 18, 1996, at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.[1]. It is one of the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, which were dubbed the "Big Four",[2] and was considered one of the "Big Five" PPVs, along with King of the Ring. 2. [2] Since then, archival footage of the program has usually been shown with the words "of Wrestling" blurred out where applicable. Which WWF World Heavyweight Champion, past or present, in attendance, is Hall of Fame bound? Things still had a little way to go, thanks mostly to backstage politics, but this was where it started to turn around and led to an even better year in 1997 and the Attitude Era after that. When the WWF moved its cable TV contract to TNN (later known as Spike, now known as the Paramount Network) in October 1, 2000, Superstars moved with it. The Royal Rumble was hit and miss during the '90s, and in 1996, it had a big moment, but it wasn't great enough to pull up the rest of the show's matches. Became the first female Cruiserweight Champion. This commment is unpublished, pending moderation. They're ranked worst to best here. You hit the nail on the head right there. In 1997, the format of Superstars as aired in the United Kingdom also changed and began to only feature weekly summaries of Monday Night Raw. His match with Marc Mero was the best of the night, and then he beat Jake Roberts in the finale. This was quite possibly a five-star match for Foley and HBK and one of the best matches of the year in WWE. The main event saw The Undertaker face Bret Hart for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship, where Undertaker won via disqualification due to interference from Diesel; Hart retained as titles do not change hands on disqualification unless stipulated. The profile of each WWE wrestler features their Career History, Ring Names, Face / Heel Turns, Accomplishments, Pictures, Bio and more information and statistics. The show lasted from May 20, 1972 until 1986. 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