Episode 71: WWF 1987 MARCH TV – A BELT FOR ANDRE, DEMOLITION, BOB LOVES BEAVER, MORE!

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We crack open March 1987 TV in the WWF as we begin the final leg on the Road to WrestleMania 3 as President Jack Tunney shows off a NEW WWF Championship Belt made to fit Andre the Giant. Hulk Hogan makes his final appearance on Piper’s Pit. Demolition receive Theme Music, Miss Elizabeth finally tells us what she really thinks of George Steele, we catch a glimpse of Beefcake’s new haircut, Hacksaw Duggan drives things, The Anvil BARKS, we go Honky Tonkin’, Billy Jack does Wrist Curls, the celebrities are out and Bob Uecker loves him some Beaver. All of that, and Soundbites Galore!

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WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING MARCH 2nd, 1987
Bobby Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon shill WrestleMania 3 and Hogan vs. Andre like no other! The duo discuss Andre’s training camp and the one flaw Gorilla spotted in The Giant’s training! A NEW WWF Title being made to fit Andre. SAMANTHA FOX, Ron Bass vs. Blackjack Mulligan, the Killer Bees’ attire, Cpl. Kirchner regressing, Adonis cutting hair, Bundy & the Midgets, Where Benedict Orndorff will be at Mania, Herc vs. Haynes, the Bulldogs, Alice Cooper, and more! It’s Soundbites Galore with this particular episode of PTW!

WWF TV – Weekend of MARCH 7 & 8th, 1987 (00:33:55)
Jack Tunney joins Piper’s Pit to show off the NEW WWF CHAMPIONSHIP BELT big enough to fit Andre the Giant! 
Nothing says Americana like “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan in a pickup truck! Bob Uecker loves Beaver. The Anvil barks like a Chihuahua. We go Honky Tonkin’ with HTM. Hacksaw Duggan drives a Forklift! Brutus Beefcake wants revenge onf Adrian Adonis. Hillbilly Jim and his Little Buddies enter the Snake Pit! Slick attacks Tito Santana. The celebrities get ready for WrestleMania as we hear from Mary Hart, Bob Uecker, Aretha Franklin, and Alice Cooper! Action featuring the likes of Tag Champion Hart Foundation, Junkyard Dog, Demolition, Can-Am Connection, Adrian Adonis, Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, Jimmy Jack Funk, Ricky Steamboat, Tito Santana, Brad Rheingans, Kamala, Honky Tonk Man, and more! Soundbites & promos from Billy Jack Haynes, Hercules, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Hart Foundation, Orton & Muraco, Bob Uecker, Hulk Hogan, and more! Plus, DEMOLITION GET THEME MUSIC!


WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING MARCH 9th, 1987 (01:10:19)

Gorilla & Heenan continue to build up WrestleMania 3 and Hulk vs. Andre throughout the program. Plus, discussions involving Outback Jack (I’m afraid), Koko B. Ware, Butch Reed, Slick, Tito Santana, George Steele, Adonis vs. Piper,  Gorilla continues to string the Brain along in regards to the FLAW he spotted in Andre’s training for the big title bout! Also, Audio Promos with both Ricky Steamboat & Bob Uecker!

WWF TV – Weekend of MARCH 14 & 15th, 1987 (01:34:38)
HULK HOGAN makes his FINAL APPEARANCE on PIPER’S PIT, while Andre the Giant joins The Snake Pit. Paul Roma reveals Brutus Beefcake’s new haircut, but it’s Mike Luca who pays for it. Did I mention Demolition has theme music now?! Billy Jack does Wrist Curls. Andre surprises Bob Uecker. Butch Reed plans to PLUCK Koko B. Ware. The Killer Bees and their school pageant gear. JYD readies for the King. Mean Gene does the Tale of the Tape with Hulk/Andre. Mario Mancini’s claims. Action featuring the likes of IC Champion “Macho Man” Randy Savage, The Killer Bees, “King” Harley Race, Koko B. Ware, Hercules, Moondog Spot, Billy Jack Haynes, The Dream Team, Dino Bravo, JYD, Sivi Afi, Demolition, Ricky Steamboat, “The Duke of Dorchester”, and more! Soundbites & promos from Hulk Hogan, Killer Bees, Can-Am Connection, Billy Jack Haynes, Dream Team, Dino Bravo, The Hart Foundation & Danny Davis, Bobby Heenan, Hercules, Adrian Adonis, Andre the Giant, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Plus, Miss Elizabeth tells us what she really thinks of George Steele!
 

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