The Big Event

right|thumb|250px|the_cover_of_the_Coliseum Video releaseThe Big Event was a major World Wrestling Federation (WWF) show which took place on August 28, 1986 at the Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The show drew a legitimate crowd of 64,100; although officially the WWF claimed that it drew over 74,000 fans which was an outdoor attendance record at the time. [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = The Big Event - Toronto, Ontario - CNE Stadium - August 28, 1986 (64,000; 61,470 paid; sell out)] [cite web | url = http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/stadium.html | title = WWF Stadium / Dome Shows | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = prowrestlinghistory.com |date = 1986-08-28 | quote = WF028 drawing 64,100 ($800,000)] [cite book | author=Brian Shields | title=Main event – WWE in the raging 80s| publisher=Pocket Books| year=4th Edition 2006 | id=ISBN 978-1-4165-3257-6 | page= 23 | quote = The Big Event emanates from Toronto’s Exhibition Statium. Over 74,000 fans set an outdoor attendance record] . With either 64,000 or 74,000 fans in attendance the event set an attendance record for a wrestling show that wouldn’t be beaten until WrestleMania III. [cite web | url = http://prowrestling.about.com/od/wrestlemania/p/wm6.htm | title = WrestleMania VI
accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cohen, Eric | publisher = about.com | quote = In 1986, the WWF held an event at the CNE Stadium that became the largest attended wrestling event (eventually eclipsed by WM III). ] The event was later released on VHS tape by Coliseum Home Video. [cite web | url = http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/videos/wwf/catalogue/coliseum.html | title = Coliseum Video listing | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = prowrestlinghistory.com |date = 1986-08-28 | quote = WF028 The Big Event] Commentary for the event was done by Gorilla Monsoon, Johnny Valiant, and Ernie Ladd. [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = Included Gorilla Monsoon, Johnny Valiant, & Ernie Ladd on commentary]

Results

*The Killer Bees (Jim Brunzell & B. Brian Blair) defeated Jimmy Jack Funk & Hoss Funk (w/Jimmy Hart) (6:53)cite book | author=Brian Shields | title=Main event – WWE in the raging 80s| publisher=Pocket Books| year=4th Edition 2006 | id=ISBN 978-1-4165-3257-6 | page= 115 | quote = On August 28, 1986, they scored another big win at The Big Event against the Funks.] :*Brunzell pinned Jimmy Jack Funk with an inside cradle. [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Jimmy Jack & Dory Funk Jr. (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 6:53 when Brunzell pinned Jimmy Jack with an inside cradle] :*Moments earlier Brunzell and Blair had put on their “bee masks” and switched places. [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = inside cradle after switching places with Blair in the ring, moments after the Killer Bees put their masks on while on the floor.]

*The Magnificent Muraco (w/Mr. Fuji) fought King Tonga to a time-limit draw (20:00) [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = Don Muraco (w/ Mr. Fuji) fought King Tonga to a 20-minute time-limit draw ] :*The bell rang as King Tonga had Muraco covered after a top rope crossbody splash. [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = Tonga had Muraco covered following a crossbody off the top] :*The match was later shown on WWF Prime Time Wrestling on September 16, 1986. [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = Prime Time Wrestling - 9/16/86: Don Muraco (w/ Mr. Fuji) fought King Tonga]

*Ted Arcidi defeated Tony Garea via submission (2:41)cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = Ted Arcidi defeated Tony Garea (sub. for Tony Atlas) via submission with a bearhug at 2:41] :*Arcidi forced Garea to submit to a bearhug.:*Garea was a substitute for an injured Tony Atlas.:*The match was later shown on WWF Prime Time Wrestling on September 16, 1986. [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = Prime Time Wrestling - 9/16/86: Ted Arcidi defeated Tony Garea]

*The Junkyard Dog defeated Adrian Adonis (w/Jimmy Hart) via count-out (4:15)cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = The Junkyard Dog defeated Adrian Adonis (w/ Jimmy Hart) via count-out at around the 4:15 mark after Adonis collided with Hart on the ring apron and fell over the top to the floor] :*Adonis collided with his manager who was on the apron and fell out of the ring to be counted out.

*"The Rebel" Dick Slater defeated "Iron" Mike Sharpe (6:24)cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = Dick Slater pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 6:24 with a standing elbow off the top and a roll over] :*Slater pinned Sharpe after a standing elbow from the top rope

*Bobby Heenan, King Kong Bundy, & Big John Studd defeated Lou Albano & The Machines (Super Machine & Big Machine) (w/Giant Machine) via disqualification (7:49) [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = Big John Studd, King Kong Bundy, & Bobby Heenan defeated Big & Super Machine, & Capt. Lou Albano (w/ Giant Machine) via disqualification at 7:49] :*Giant Machine caused his team to get disqualified when he entered the ring and attacked John Studd who was illegally in the ring. [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = when Giant Machine interfered, as Studd was in the ring illegally] :*After the bell rang Giant Machine cleared the ring of the heels (bad guys). [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = and single-handedly beat down and cleared the ring of the opposition.]

*Ricky Steamboat defeated Jake Roberts in a Snake Pit Match (10:17) [cite book | author=Brian Shields | title=Main event – WWE in the raging 80s| publisher=Pocket Books| year=4th Edition 2006 | id=ISBN 978-1-4165-3257-6 | page= 94 | quote = the two then squared off in a Snake Pit match at The Big Event.] [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = Ricky Steamboat pinned Jake Roberts in a Snake Pit Match at 10:17] :*Steamboat pinned Roberts with a roll up as Roberts made an arrogant cover. [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = with a roll up as Roberts sat on Steamboat's chest making a nonchalant cover.] :*This match was included on the WWE DVD release "Jake "The Snake": Pick your poison" [cite video | year = 2005 | title = Jake ”The Snake” Pick your poison | url = http://www.silvervision.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=WWE1125&sfile=1&jump=0 | format = DVD | publisher = WWE Home Video | location = Stamford, Connecticut | accessdate = 2007-08-06 |quote = Match listing: vs. Ricky Steamboat, Snake Pit Match, The Big Event - 28/08/86]

*Billy Jack Haynes defeated Hercules Hernandez (6:08)cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = Billy Jack Haynes pinned Hercules with a backslide at 6:08 as Hercules attempted a neckbreaker] :*Haynes pinned Hercules after countering a neckbreaker into a backslide.

*'The Fabulous Rougeaus (Jacques & Raymond) defeated The Dream Team (Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake) (14:51)cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake when Raymond, the illegal man, pinned Valentine with a sunset flip at 14:51 ] :*Raymond pinned Valentine as he was trying to apply the figure four on Jacques. [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = as Valentine attempted to put Jacques in the figure-4] :*Raymond was not the legal man in the ring.:*The match was later shown on WWF Prime Time Wrestling on September 16, 1986. [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = Prime Time Wrestling - 9/16/86: Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake ]

*King Harley Race defeated Pedro Morales (3:23)cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = King Harley Race pinned Pedro Morales with a double leg pickup and putting both feet on the middle rope for leverage] :*Race pinned Morales after putting his feet on the ropes.

*Hulk Hogan defeated Paul Orndorff (w/Bobby Heenan) via disqualification to retain the WWF Championship (11:05) [cite book | author=Brian Shields | title=Main event – WWE in the raging 80s| publisher=Pocket Books| year=4th Edition 2006 | id=ISBN 978-1-4165-3257-6 | page= 23 | quote = to see Hulk Hogan defend his World Wrestling Federation World Heavyweight Championship against “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff] [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Paul Orndorff (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 11:05] :*Orndorff was disqualified after the referee went down and Heenan entered the ring and hit Hogan with a wooden stool as Hogan was about to piledrive Orndorff. [cite web | url = http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm | title = WWF Show results: 1986 | accessdate = 2007-08-06 | author = Cawthon, Graham |date = 1986-08-28 | publisher = thehistoryofww.com | quote = after Heenan hit Hogan over the head with a wooden stool as the champion had Orndorff set up for the piledriver] :*This match was included on the WWE DVD release "Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology" [cite video | year = 2005 | title = Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology | url = http://www.silvervision.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=WWE1142&sfile=1&jump=0 | format = DVD | publisher = WWE Home Video | location = Stamford, Connecticut | accessdate = 2007-08-06 |quote = Match listing: WWE Championship Match vs. Paul Orndorff The Big Event - 28/08/86]

References

External links

* [http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/08/22/1770050.html Canoe – Slam! Wrestling – the Big Event 20 years later]