TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… JULY 18TH: The Brain Busters make history on Saturday Night’s Main Event
Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson become the first team in history to capture the NWA and WWF World tag team titles
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KAYFABE THEATER: Tully Blanchard says that The Four Horseman are “Up On A Pedestal”
The NWA World Television Champion and manager JJ Dillon tell Tony Schiavone about their status in the wrestling industry, before Tully takes on Bill Mulkey
KAYFABE THEATER: Things Heat Up Between the Midnight Express and the Horsemen
After regaining the US tag team titles, Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane come face to face with Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson
KAYFABE THEATER: Ric Flair wipes the floor with Ricky Morton’s Face
The Four Horsemen raid the locker room and attack the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, injuring Rick Morton in the process
KAYFABE THEATER: Tully Blanchard backhands Johnny Weaver
The Television champion gives the color commentator a ‘little slap’ after he gets fed up with some of his remarks
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… APRIL 23rd: Sting & Luger win The Crockett Cup
Sting & Lex Luger defeat Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson to win the third – and final – Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup tag team tournament
KAYFABE THEATER: A Freebird has a showdown with the Horsemen
Freebird Michael Hayes walks onto the set during an interview with The Horsemen to confront Ric Flair and challenges him to a fight
KAYFABE THEATER: Tully Blanchard Brags About Knocking Out Ronnie Garvin
1986 – The National Heavyweight Champion and manager JJ Dillon mock Ronnie Garvin and talk about facing him in a taped fist match
KAYFABE THEATER: JJ Dillon warns Dusty Rhodes, Ole Anderson & Lex Luger
JJ Dillon looks into the camera and tells Ole Anderson, Lex Luger and Dusty Rhodes that their time will be up on Saturday Night in the Omni.
KAYFABE THEATER: The Stinger Slaps Around Dillon
1988 – When he emerges as a contender for Ric Flair’s NWA World Heavyweight title, Sting is confronted by Horsemen manager JJ Dillon, who pays a price for it
KAYFABE THEATER: Jerry Lawler talks about facing Tully Blanchard
The King calls out Tully Blanchard, and also discusses his recent appearance on David Letterman’s show with Andy Kaufman
KAYFABE THEATER: Dusty talks about ‘Tippin’ his Hat to a Lady…’
During a confrontation between Dusty Rhodes and Tully Blanchard, Babydoll tries to tell The American Dream to mind his manners
KAYFABE THEATER: Dick Murdoch confronts the Four Horsemen
The man known as ‘Captain Redneck’ faces off with the Horsemen and gets some help from Ronnie Garvin, Magnum TA, and Dusty Rhodes
KAYFABE THEATER: $50,000 match contract signing – Dusty Rhodes vs Tully Blanchard
The American Dream dumps a sack full of money on the table in front of JJ Dillon, and issues a challenge for the NWA World Television Title
KAYFABE THEATER: Windham & Luger talk about winning the NWA World Tag Team Titles
Bob Caudle interviews the newly-crowned World Tag Team Champions, who say they are not only ready for the Crockett Cup, but also plan to hold the belts for a long, long time