WWF 1981 Year in Review

As we close out 1981, we will take a look back at all the great action we have seen this year. When we started the year all we had was WWF All Star Wrestling, but as the year continued we added in Mid-Atlantic Wrestling and Mid-South Wrestling. This brought us a large influx of new talent, like Jake Roberts, Ricky Steamboat, Junkyard Dog, Ted DiBiase and many more. We only had two shows from MSG, so lots of squash matches again this year, as was the norm in the eighties. However we did have some great matches, and some guys had fantastic years.

WWF All Star Wrestling – November 28, 1981

Previously on All Star Wrestling, Greg Valentine, Tony Atlas and Jesse Ventura won squash matches. Mr Fuji and Mr Saito won a tag squash as did new team SD Jones and Curt Hennig. We also had a pretty good show from Madison Square Garden where Pedro Morales regained the Intercontinental Championship from Don Muraco in a Texas Death Match. Tonight it looks like they are playing the match on television, which was easily the best Pedro match I’ve ever seen. Let’s go to the ring.

WWF From Madison Square Garden – November 23, 1981

We finally head back to MSG for a house show, this is the second and final one for the year on the Network. Wish they had more of these, as they are so fun. This runs about ninety minutes, so some matches are missing, but we have a main event of Bob Backlund versus Greg Valentine. Plus Don Muraco faces Pedro Morales, which should be a good match. Let’s go to the ring.

WWF All Star Wrestling – October 24, 1981

Last week we had an appearance from Andre the Giant, plus the debut of Jesse Ventura. This week we will be joined again by Jesse, plus another big debut and the Tag Team Championships are on the line as Tony Garea & Rick Martel defend against Mr. Fuji & Mr Saito. Let’s go to the ring.

WWF All Star Wrestling – October 17, 1981

Last week on All Star Wrestling, Greg Valentine tried to end the young career of Curt Hennig with the Figure Four and tossing him from the ring. This injured Curt, who suffered a dislocated kneecap, but he will return. This week we have Andre the Giant in action plus a handicap match with Angelo Mosca and a debut! Let’s go to the ring.

WWF All Star Wrestling – September 26, 1981

To the Northeast for another exciting episode of All Star Wrestling. Last week Rick McGraw announced his retirement due to injuries from Killer Khan, which Freddie Blassie and Khan relished in. SD Jones & Domenic Denucci scored a win, as did Mr Fuji & Mr Saito in tag action. Khan, Greg Valentine and Roberto Soto also won their respective matches. This week we have Angelo Mosca in action, plus the tag team Champions, Rick Martel & Tony Garea. Let’s go to the ring.

WWF All Star Wrestling – September 12, 1981

Last week on All Star Wrestling, referee Dick Whoerlie made the proclamation that next time someone pulls the opponent up before three he would disqualify them. Tonight does that happen? Also tonight Pedro Morales faces Johnny Rodz and we have a debut. Let’s go to the ring.

WWF All Star Wrestling – August 29, 1981

The third and final part of this taping cycle concludes. Last week we had the debut of a new tag team of Angelo Mosca and Killer Khan, who destroyed the competition. Can they become the next challengers to the Tag Team Champions, Rick Martel & Tony Garea? This week we’re joined once again by Mr Fuji & Mr Saito in action, among others. Let’s head to the ring.

WWF All Star Wrestling – August 22, 1981

Previously on All Star Wrestling we premiered a new opening video and music, which was a nice change. The tag team champions were in action in a very good match with Ron Shaw and Johnny Rodz, plus Greg Valentine and George Steele squashed some new jobbers. This week Mil Mascaras returns to action. Let’s go to the ring.

WWF All Star Wrestling – August 15, 1981

Last week we had a horrible match between Domenic Denucci and Don Muraco which involved almost nothing but stalling and a countout. Tonight Don Muraco faces a different opponent, hopefully it’s a better match. Also last week we saw Fuji & Saito destroy opponents, but not as quick as the unstoppable Killer Khan. This week we have the Animal, George Steele, in action among others. Let’s go to the ring.