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(NOTE: In between the main TV programs we also touch on any necessary Exclusive matches, segments, or angles that aired internationally or on the U.S. recap programs like Mania, All American, TSN, etc.)
MAY 93 WWF NEWS –
– Sherri & Luna break the Wrestling Ratings record for the first time in nearly 2 YEARS!
– It’s NEWS-O-MANIA on Hulk Hogan
– Vince steps down as CEO, Linda McMahon takes over Titan Sports
– Ring-boy Tom Cole Re-files his lawsuit with the WWF
– Were the Nasty Boys fired or did they quit?
– The WWF Cutting Costs
– Bob Backlund vs. Bastion Booger???
– We talk to the REAL Dan Farren about Beau Beverly using his name
– May Injury Notes on Owen Hart, Scott Steiner, and more
– An in-depth look at May House Shows, including HULK HOGAN VS, THE GREAT MUTA!!!
– We say goodbye to Typhoon! #Toooooooot Uncle Fred
– Newcomers Boni Blackstone, the Kamikaze Kid, Mike Shaw, and more
– MAY WWF tryouts featuring Taz, Men on a Mission, Spellbinder, NFL’er Colin Scott, and more
– USWA/WWF CROSSOVER – I take a deeper dive into April before also discussing May of 93 with the Macho Man, Sensational Sherri, Papa Shango, & more!
– VIRGIL OF THE WEEK!!! This week we take a trip back to 1992 as Virgil addresses the likes of Kamala, Nailz, & Papa Shango. Plus, Virg busts out what should have been his new catchphrase “GUESS WHAT??? ME!!!! “
WWF TV – Weekend of MAY 8 – 10, 1993 (01:05:58)
Mother’s Day Weekend featuring a Lumberjack Match when IC Champion Shawn Michaels defends against “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, 6-Man action with Money Inc & Mr. Hughes vs. Kamala & The Nasty Boys, Count’em THREE KotR Qualifying Matches involving – Razor Ramon vs. El Matador, Hacksaw vs. Papa Shango & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Typhoon! Luna Vachon talks her feud with Sherri, Taker continues to say Nope to Dope, Hulk Hogan has his head in the sand… LITERALLY. Hennig gets RAWWW with the Raw Girl, Yokozuna with a Banzai Drop that is Justin… Credible, Mr. Hughes takes on the Cannonball Kid, What did Bobby Heenan get his Mom for Mother’s Day? Two words, Themis Klarides! Plus, a wild NYC street brawl between Shawn Michaels and Mr. Perfect, but poor Finkel’s car!
WWF TV – Weekend of MAY 15 – 17, 1993 (01:54:16)
Marty Jannetty makes his surprise return and DEFEATS Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Title! Two King of the Ring Qualifiers featuring Tatanka vs. The Giant Gonzalez and Mr. Perfect vs. Doink – THE REMATCH! The Smoking Gunns make their in-ring debut on WWF Mania while the Nasty Boys make their final appearance on Challenge. Ray Russell has fun singing with the debut of Hacksaw Jim Duggan’s new “USA” Music Video! Mean Gene has no time for HBK on Face to Face The “Shawn is Gay” chants are getting a little out of hand. Boni Blackstone makes her WWF debut when she interviews The Narcissist! Virgil is sloppier than ever. The Steiners are in a bad mood which doesn’t bode well for Mark Ming & Jim Armstrong. Face to Face sound bite featuring Shawn Michaels & Razor Ramon for their upcoming heel vs. heel match at MSG. Mean Gene and Macho Man discuss wrestling holds they’d like to execute on Sherri! In a “Bizarro World” match sumo Yokozuna meets “Ugandan Giant” Kamala. PLUS, THE MAKING OF THE 1-2-3 KID, as Sean Waltman scores one of the biggest upset victories in WWF history when he pins Razor Ramon!!!
WWF TV – Weekend of MAY 22 – 24, 1993 (02:42:34)
It’s the debut of the King’s Court with host Jerry Lawler, and his first guest is the BIGGEST name you could imagine! The final THREE King of the Ring Qualifiers with Shawn Michaels vs. Crush, Mr. Hughes vs. Kamala, and Mr. Perfect vs. Doink in a match where there MUST be a winner! It’s the debut of Mr. Bomb… Mr. Adam Bomb, along with manager Johnny Polo. Razor Ramon has an offer for the 1-2-3 Kid. A hilarious Face to Face sound bite as Mr. Perfect & Lex Luger are anything but serious. Scott Taylor isn’t looking “Too Hot” when he meets Yokozuna. Can you pronounce Kantarakas? Ray can!, Macho Man goes back to school. Lex Luger POUNCES his opponent. Gorilla Monsoon updates us on the night of upsets. More Face to Face sound bites when Bret Hart & Razor Ramon discuss their match at KotR. Sensational Sherri joins All American and find out what happens when she finds out Bobby Heenan has called her a bimbo! Hulk Hogan finally leaves “Hollyweird” dude and cuts a real wrestling promo, Brother. The Million Dollar Man pays a fan to shine his shoes, but he forgets about earned income TAXES. Even more Face to Face when Razor Ramon talks his match with HBK at MSG. PLUS, A CLASSIC RARE SOUND BITE from WWF on TSN, hosted by Ray Rougeau – Giant Gonzalez calls the Undertaker a “Potato Head Ugly Man”!! You’ve got to hear it for yourself!!!
WWF TV – Weekend of MAY 29 – 31, 1993 (03:32:06)
It’s Memorial Day weekend in the States as we celebrate it with “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, tough guy, HOOOOOO! The 1-2-3 Kid declines Razor Ramon’s initial offer of $2,500, thus causing the Bad Guy to DOUBLE the offer to $5 grand!! An excellently done Tatanka & Bam Bam Bigelow edition of Face to Face. Luna Vachon joins the King’s Court for a very funny edition of the talk show. Adam Bomb takes on Virgil. The King explains how he celebrates Memorial Day. Doink mauls a jobber. Owen Hart returns to TV, minus the push. Crush wants a rematch with HBK. Heenan & Mean Gene attend the Bill Fralic Celebrity Golf Classic. Another classic rare WWF on TSN edition of Face to Face between Money Inc and the Mega Maniacs (audio included, dude!). NEW IC Champion Marty Jannetty (w/Sherri) defends against Bam Bam Bigelow (w/Luna). It’s time to RIP IT OFF once more when we get out second Sherri/Luna catfight on Raw. More fun with Hacksaw’s “USA” Music Video. Howard Finkel has surgery. Listen along as Yokozuna utters his first words of English – HULKAMANIA WILL DIE, BANZAI!!!!! The 1-2-3 Kid responds to Razor Ramon’s latest offer of $5,000. Plus, ladies & gentlemen, THE STEINER SCREWDRIVER!!!
WHAT A STACKED MONTH MAY WAS IN 1993, it was a ton of hard work but I powered right through it. I appreciate you guys, the listeners, so very much and want you to know the Grenade is going NOWHERE! ENJOY, and please leave a 5-star rating/feedback where applicable!
