It’s the most jam-packed episode of the Grenade to date!!! MORE THAN SIX HOURS OF BLOOD SWEAT, & TEARS PUT INTO THIS in-depth look at October of 1993 in the WWF! We cover the 20-Man Intercontinental Title Battle Royal. Crush Returns and takes out the Macho Man during the Savage/Crush Summit. Ludvig Borga ends the UNDEFEATED streak of Tatanka. “Double J” Jeff Jarrett arrives! Doink the Clown plays a prank on Bam Bam Bigelow but it’s Luna Vachon who comes out ALL WET! The Giant Gonzalez makes his final WWF appearance, Diesel makes his in-ring debut, The Rock & Roll Express arrive in the WWF, Adam Bomb finds new management, Mr. Perfect gives Red Tyle the PERFECT wedgie, Survivor Series takes shape, MOM challenge the Quebecers, Al Snow & Pat Tanaka make a stop in town, and More HEEL Vince McMahon in the USWA as he gives us the THREE guarantees in life!
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OCTOBER 1993 WWF NEWS
– Shawn Michaels and the Steiner Brothers Return!
– MATT WATCH CONTINUES with Matt Borne
– Survivor Series Sells out in record time!
– Tape Trading Crackdown
– Hulk Hogan’s “MR. NANNY” Flops at the Box Office
– The Giant Gonzalez on Baywatch!
– Lex Luger vs. Ludvig Borga DIsappointing
– DEMOLITION CRUSH SIGHTING???
– Radio WWF Controversy when MACHO MAN SHOOTS ON FORMER FRIEND HULK HOGAN!!!
– October Injuries
– WWF October House Shows from California to New York!
– The (temporary) Return of the “B Loop” House Shows
– WWF’s latest European Tour, featuring their first appearance in Israel!
– Gone in October. We say goodbye to the likes of Mike McGuirk, Boni Blackstone, Well Dunn, and MR. PERFECT!!!
– Coming into the WWF… Madusa, Greg Valentine, The King’s Knights, and “DOUBLE J” JEFF JARRETT!!!
– SABU gets his WWF Tryout, as does the future KANE, Glenn Jacobs
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Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.
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OCTOBER 1993 WWF NEWS
– Shawn Michaels and the Steiner Brothers Return!
– MATT WATCH CONTINUES with Matt Borne
– Survivor Series Sells out in record time!
– Tape Trading Crackdown
– Hulk Hogan’s “MR. NANNY” Flops at the Box Office
– The Giant Gonzalez on Baywatch!
– Lex Luger vs. Ludvig Borga DIsappointing
– DEMOLITION CRUSH SIGHTING???
– Radio WWF Controversy when MACHO MAN SHOOTS ON FORMER FRIEND HULK HOGAN!!!
– October Injuries
– WWF October House Shows from California to New York!
– The (temporary) Return of the “B Loop” House Shows
– WWF’s latest European Tour, featuring their first appearance in Israel!
– Gone in October. We say goodbye to the likes of Mike McGuirk, Boni Blackstone, Well Dunn, and MR. PERFECT!!!
– Coming into the WWF… Madusa, Greg Valentine, The King’s Knights, and “DOUBLE J” JEFF JARRETT!!!
– SABU gets his WWF Tryout, as does the future KANE, Glenn Jacobs
USWA VS. WWF CROSSOVER FEUD (00:51:36)
The heel “Macho Man” Randy Savage returns to Memphis and captures the Unified Title from Jerry Lawler! HEEL Vince McMahon announces the THREE guarantees in life. Harvey Wippleman calls out Mr. McMahon! Is Brian Christopher going face or Jeff Jarrett turning heel? Plus, Steve Lombardi as Doink the Clown and SHAWN MICHAELS competes at the Mid-South Coliseum.
WWF in Smoky Mountain Wrestling (01:26:47)
The 4-Day “Night of Champions” Tour comes to SMW featuring The Steiner Brothers (with Arnold the dog) vs. Heavenly Bodies, and the Sensational Sherri corners Tracy Smothers to counteract Tammy Fytch (Sunny) and SMW Champion Brian Lee.
The heel “Macho Man” Randy Savage returns to Memphis and captures the Unified Title from Jerry Lawler! HEEL Vince McMahon announces the THREE guarantees in life. Harvey Wippleman calls out Mr. McMahon! Is Brian Christopher going face or Jeff Jarrett turning heel? Plus, Steve Lombardi as Doink the Clown and SHAWN MICHAELS competes at the Mid-South Coliseum.
WWF in Smoky Mountain Wrestling (01:26:47)
The 4-Day “Night of Champions” Tour comes to SMW featuring The Steiner Brothers (with Arnold the dog) vs. Heavenly Bodies, and the Sensational Sherri corners Tracy Smothers to counteract Tammy Fytch (Sunny) and SMW Champion Brian Lee.
– VIRGIL OF THE WEEK!!! (01:29:32)
This week Virgil trades in his boxing trunks for a cowboy hat and a piece of straw. CURLY BILL explains how he became a West Texas Redneck, and you WON’T BELIEVE how we got here! Here’s a hint… It involves a BLADE!?!
This week Virgil trades in his boxing trunks for a cowboy hat and a piece of straw. CURLY BILL explains how he became a West Texas Redneck, and you WON’T BELIEVE how we got here! Here’s a hint… It involves a BLADE!?!
WWF TV – Weekend of OCTOBER 2nd – 4th, 1993 (01:32:40)
It’s the 20-Man Intercontinental Title Battle Royal! The Model meets the 1-2-3 Kid. Well Dunn find themselves a manager. The King’s Court w/Ludvig Borga The Headshrinkers take on Virgil & Red Tyler. The New Rockers Explode as Marty Jannetty takes on Al Snow, 3 years too soon! Lawler hates Clowns. The Macho Man talks candidly with Lex Luger. The Undertaker Says NO to Drugs! Bam Bam Bigelow destroys Doink’s Little Red Wagon! Face to Face sound bites with Jim Cornette, the Undertaker, Bret Hart, Jerry Lawler, the Quebecers, Johnny Polo, Razor Ramon, Lex Luger & Ludvig Borga. Even more action involving the Steiner Brother, Ludvig Borga, IRS, Bam Bam Bigelow, the Heavenly Bodies, Mr. Perfect, the 1-2-3 Kid, Doink, Well Dunn, Adam Bomb, & Razor Ramon Plus, Doink the Clown plays a prank on Bam Bam Bigelow but it’s Luna Vachon who comes out ALL WET!
WWF TV – Weekend of OCTOBER 9th – 11th, 1993 (02:26:05)
Columbus Day Weekend.as Razor Ramon meets “The Model” Rick Martel for the vacant Intercontinental Title! Adam Bomb finds a new manager in Harvey Wippleman! The King’s Court with Mr. Perfect as they talk Diesel. Damien Demento’s final WWF TV appearance… FINALLY! We learn the origins of the Smoking Gunns! Mr. Perfect gives Red Tyler the ultimate Wedgie! Boni Blackstone makes her final appearance interviewing Bam Bam Bigelow about Doink the Clown. Vince McMahon interviews Ludvig Borga. The Heavenly Bodies take on the Smoking Gunns. Is that Yokozuna or GODZILLA? Lawler continues to trash the Hart Family. Why do the Steiners need suspenders? Listen to find out! Face to Face sound bites and promos with Razor Ramon, IRS, Ludvig Borga, Lex Luger, Jim Cornette, Bearer & Undertaker, Bret Hart, Jerry Lawler, Smoking Gunns, Johnny Polo, the Quebecers, The Model, Bam Bam Bigelow & Doink, Even more action involving Men on a Mission, Mr. Perfect, Adam Bomb, Tatanka, Well Dunn, IRS, Virgil, the Headshrinkers, Owen Hart, Marty Jannetty, Bastion Booger, Ludvig Borga, the Rock & Roll Express, and a rare appearance by The Undertaker. PLUS, The Rock & Roll Express make their WWF DEBUT vs. the team of Well Dunn!
WWF TV – Weekend of OCTOBER 16th – 18th, 1993 (03:26:40)
It’s the “SAVAGE/CRUSH SUMMIT” when the Macho Man tries to reason with best friend Crush, who is making his WWF return. Things don’t work as planned when Crush turns on the Macho Man and aligns with the evil Master Fuji. Crush lacerates the tongue of Macho before Yoko wipes him out with the Banzai Drop! Wow, what an angle!
Tag Champs the Quebecers pull their enhancement opponents off the mat one too many times and find themselves Disqualified. Unfortunately, the opponents pay for their upset win.
Diesel makes his TV wrestling Debut! It’s the first vignette featuring “DOUBLE J” JEFF JARRETT. The Rockers & Orient Express rekindle their rivalry when Marty Jannetty meets Pat Tanaka. We learn the DOUBLE MAIN EVENT for the Survivor Series! The Macho Man BURIES Hulk Hogan.
Tatanka and Ludvig Borga have a backstage confrontation. The 1-2-3 Kid takes on Pat Tanaka in a hell of a TV match. Scott Steiner dedicates his Steiner Screwdriver to the Macho Man, Ooh Yeah! Tanaka pays his respects to Yokozuna. It’s the latest 900 Hotline voting scam when YOU can vote to reinstate Shawn Michaels. Face to Face sound bites with Diesel, Razor Ramon, Mr. Perfect, IRS, Jim Cornette, Heavenly Bodies, Jerry Lawler, Bret Hart, Lex Luger, Ludvig Borga, Johnny Polo, Smoking Gunns & the Quebecers. Even more action involving Tatanka, Ludvig Borga, Owen Hart, the Quebecers, the Heavenly Bodies, Doink, the Steiner Brothers, IRS & Bam Bam Bigelow. Plus, DOINK TAKES FLIGHT, when Matt Borne delivers an OVER THE TOP ROPE running plancha!!!
WWF TV – Weekend of OCTOBER 23rd – 25th, 1993 (04:27:06)
Aww Yeah, Men on a Mission confront the Tag Champ Quebecers on the King’s Court. CRUSH returns to the ring with a new look and attitude. Marty Jannetty takes on friend and Survivor Series partner the 1-2-3 Kid. Johnny Polo pays for his interference in the Kid vs. Jannetty match. The Model takes on Owen Hart, with a surprise appearance by Jerry Lawler. Bret Hart talks his match “IN THE SURVIVOR SERIES”. More Survivor Series matches added including a match with FOUR DOINKS! Ludvig Borga meets ECW’s Nova. Jeff Jarrett stops by Buddy Lee Attractions in “Double J” vignette #2. The Survivor Series heats up when Team IRS confronts Team Razor Ramon! Bobby Heenan talks to Ludvig Borga. Face to Face sound bites with Johnny Polo, the Quebecers, the Smoking Gunns, Razor Ramon, Mr. Perfect, Diesel, IRS, Lex Luger, Ludvig Borga, Jerry Lawler, Jim Cornette, the Heavenly Bodies, & The Rock & Roll Express! Even more action involving Doink, Diesel, Bastion Booger, IRS, SMW Tag Champs the Rock & Roll Express, Tatanka, Men on a Mission, Smoking Gunns, Bam Bam Bigelow, Mr. Perfect, Adam Bomb, Ludvig Borga & IC Champion Razor Ramon. Plus, The Giant Gonzalez makes his final WWF appearance as he confronts Adam Bomb doing his best “Fonzie” impersonation, Ehhhhh!
WWF TV – Weekend of OCTOBER 30th & 31st, 1993 (05:18:54)
Tatanka’s UNDEFEATED STREAK comes to an end when Ludvig Borga PINS the Native American! We say goodbye to ring announcers Mike McGuirk. NEW IC Champion Razor Ramon invades the King’s Court. The Foreign Fanatics eliminate Tatanka from competing at the Survivor Series. Jerry Lawler dresses as the Macho Man for Halloween! Ray Combs talks the WWF’s Family Feud. The Model plays SEGA!!! SMW Tag Title Match added to Survivor Series when the Rock & Rolls meet the Heavenly Bodies. Face to Face sound bites with Diesel, Mr. Perfect, NEW IC Champion Razor Ramon, Johnny Polo, the Quebecers, Bam Bam Bigelow, the Smoking Gunns, Adam Bomb & Harvey Wippleman. Even more action involving the Smoking Gunns, Bam Bam Bigelow, the Steiner Brothers, the Heavenly Bodies, Marty Jannetty, the Headshrinkers, IRS & Owen Hart. Plus, Men on a Mission challenge The Quebecers for the Tag Titles in one of the most confusing finishes in WWF history!
It’s the 20-Man Intercontinental Title Battle Royal! The Model meets the 1-2-3 Kid. Well Dunn find themselves a manager. The King’s Court w/Ludvig Borga The Headshrinkers take on Virgil & Red Tyler. The New Rockers Explode as Marty Jannetty takes on Al Snow, 3 years too soon! Lawler hates Clowns. The Macho Man talks candidly with Lex Luger. The Undertaker Says NO to Drugs! Bam Bam Bigelow destroys Doink’s Little Red Wagon! Face to Face sound bites with Jim Cornette, the Undertaker, Bret Hart, Jerry Lawler, the Quebecers, Johnny Polo, Razor Ramon, Lex Luger & Ludvig Borga. Even more action involving the Steiner Brother, Ludvig Borga, IRS, Bam Bam Bigelow, the Heavenly Bodies, Mr. Perfect, the 1-2-3 Kid, Doink, Well Dunn, Adam Bomb, & Razor Ramon Plus, Doink the Clown plays a prank on Bam Bam Bigelow but it’s Luna Vachon who comes out ALL WET!
WWF TV – Weekend of OCTOBER 9th – 11th, 1993 (02:26:05)
Columbus Day Weekend.as Razor Ramon meets “The Model” Rick Martel for the vacant Intercontinental Title! Adam Bomb finds a new manager in Harvey Wippleman! The King’s Court with Mr. Perfect as they talk Diesel. Damien Demento’s final WWF TV appearance… FINALLY! We learn the origins of the Smoking Gunns! Mr. Perfect gives Red Tyler the ultimate Wedgie! Boni Blackstone makes her final appearance interviewing Bam Bam Bigelow about Doink the Clown. Vince McMahon interviews Ludvig Borga. The Heavenly Bodies take on the Smoking Gunns. Is that Yokozuna or GODZILLA? Lawler continues to trash the Hart Family. Why do the Steiners need suspenders? Listen to find out! Face to Face sound bites and promos with Razor Ramon, IRS, Ludvig Borga, Lex Luger, Jim Cornette, Bearer & Undertaker, Bret Hart, Jerry Lawler, Smoking Gunns, Johnny Polo, the Quebecers, The Model, Bam Bam Bigelow & Doink, Even more action involving Men on a Mission, Mr. Perfect, Adam Bomb, Tatanka, Well Dunn, IRS, Virgil, the Headshrinkers, Owen Hart, Marty Jannetty, Bastion Booger, Ludvig Borga, the Rock & Roll Express, and a rare appearance by The Undertaker. PLUS, The Rock & Roll Express make their WWF DEBUT vs. the team of Well Dunn!
WWF TV – Weekend of OCTOBER 16th – 18th, 1993 (03:26:40)
It’s the “SAVAGE/CRUSH SUMMIT” when the Macho Man tries to reason with best friend Crush, who is making his WWF return. Things don’t work as planned when Crush turns on the Macho Man and aligns with the evil Master Fuji. Crush lacerates the tongue of Macho before Yoko wipes him out with the Banzai Drop! Wow, what an angle!
Tag Champs the Quebecers pull their enhancement opponents off the mat one too many times and find themselves Disqualified. Unfortunately, the opponents pay for their upset win.
Diesel makes his TV wrestling Debut! It’s the first vignette featuring “DOUBLE J” JEFF JARRETT. The Rockers & Orient Express rekindle their rivalry when Marty Jannetty meets Pat Tanaka. We learn the DOUBLE MAIN EVENT for the Survivor Series! The Macho Man BURIES Hulk Hogan.
Tatanka and Ludvig Borga have a backstage confrontation. The 1-2-3 Kid takes on Pat Tanaka in a hell of a TV match. Scott Steiner dedicates his Steiner Screwdriver to the Macho Man, Ooh Yeah! Tanaka pays his respects to Yokozuna. It’s the latest 900 Hotline voting scam when YOU can vote to reinstate Shawn Michaels. Face to Face sound bites with Diesel, Razor Ramon, Mr. Perfect, IRS, Jim Cornette, Heavenly Bodies, Jerry Lawler, Bret Hart, Lex Luger, Ludvig Borga, Johnny Polo, Smoking Gunns & the Quebecers. Even more action involving Tatanka, Ludvig Borga, Owen Hart, the Quebecers, the Heavenly Bodies, Doink, the Steiner Brothers, IRS & Bam Bam Bigelow. Plus, DOINK TAKES FLIGHT, when Matt Borne delivers an OVER THE TOP ROPE running plancha!!!
WWF TV – Weekend of OCTOBER 23rd – 25th, 1993 (04:27:06)
Aww Yeah, Men on a Mission confront the Tag Champ Quebecers on the King’s Court. CRUSH returns to the ring with a new look and attitude. Marty Jannetty takes on friend and Survivor Series partner the 1-2-3 Kid. Johnny Polo pays for his interference in the Kid vs. Jannetty match. The Model takes on Owen Hart, with a surprise appearance by Jerry Lawler. Bret Hart talks his match “IN THE SURVIVOR SERIES”. More Survivor Series matches added including a match with FOUR DOINKS! Ludvig Borga meets ECW’s Nova. Jeff Jarrett stops by Buddy Lee Attractions in “Double J” vignette #2. The Survivor Series heats up when Team IRS confronts Team Razor Ramon! Bobby Heenan talks to Ludvig Borga. Face to Face sound bites with Johnny Polo, the Quebecers, the Smoking Gunns, Razor Ramon, Mr. Perfect, Diesel, IRS, Lex Luger, Ludvig Borga, Jerry Lawler, Jim Cornette, the Heavenly Bodies, & The Rock & Roll Express! Even more action involving Doink, Diesel, Bastion Booger, IRS, SMW Tag Champs the Rock & Roll Express, Tatanka, Men on a Mission, Smoking Gunns, Bam Bam Bigelow, Mr. Perfect, Adam Bomb, Ludvig Borga & IC Champion Razor Ramon. Plus, The Giant Gonzalez makes his final WWF appearance as he confronts Adam Bomb doing his best “Fonzie” impersonation, Ehhhhh!
WWF TV – Weekend of OCTOBER 30th & 31st, 1993 (05:18:54)
Tatanka’s UNDEFEATED STREAK comes to an end when Ludvig Borga PINS the Native American! We say goodbye to ring announcers Mike McGuirk. NEW IC Champion Razor Ramon invades the King’s Court. The Foreign Fanatics eliminate Tatanka from competing at the Survivor Series. Jerry Lawler dresses as the Macho Man for Halloween! Ray Combs talks the WWF’s Family Feud. The Model plays SEGA!!! SMW Tag Title Match added to Survivor Series when the Rock & Rolls meet the Heavenly Bodies. Face to Face sound bites with Diesel, Mr. Perfect, NEW IC Champion Razor Ramon, Johnny Polo, the Quebecers, Bam Bam Bigelow, the Smoking Gunns, Adam Bomb & Harvey Wippleman. Even more action involving the Smoking Gunns, Bam Bam Bigelow, the Steiner Brothers, the Heavenly Bodies, Marty Jannetty, the Headshrinkers, IRS & Owen Hart. Plus, Men on a Mission challenge The Quebecers for the Tag Titles in one of the most confusing finishes in WWF history!
