It’s SummerSlam weekend, and Grenade #214 covers the WWF’s final push toward SummerSlam ’89, and you can begin to FEEL THE HEAT! Host Ray Russell revisits Superstars and Wrestling Challenge from August 26–27, 1989, plus the unusual edition of Prime Time Wrestling that aired opposite SummerSlam itself. Andre the Giant ambushes and chokes out the Ultimate Warrior in the aisle, putting his Intercontinental Title showdown with Rick Rude in jeopardy! Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake confirm Elizabeth will be in their corner, then give Brother Love an unwanted haircut while Randy Savage, Zeus, and Sensational Sherri deliver their final threats. Dusty Rhodes brings the dancin’, the Bionic Elbow, and the debut of his polka dots to his first syndicated WWF match! Ronnie Garvin helps Koko B. Ware upset Greg Valentine before making his own triumphant return to the ring, while the Hart Foundation and Brain Busters prepare for their SummerSlam showdown. We also revisit the explosive Roddy Piper/Rick Rude confrontation, check in with both sides of the big six-man tag matches planned for the PPV, and cover Prime Time action featuring the Widow Maker vs. Red Rooster, Ted DiBiase vs. Hillbilly Jim, and more. The SummerSlam hard sell is in full swing on the “go-home” weekend, but the seeds of the WWF’s next round of rivalries are already being planted! Another fun weekend of Summer ’89 WWF action, next stop… SUMMERSLAM!!!
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