The Big Event

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The cover of the Coliseum Video release featuring Hulk Hogan

The Big Event was a major World Wrestling Federation (WWF) show which took place on August 28, 1986 at the Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1] The show drew a legitimate crowd of 61,470 fans (despite claims of over 74,000) which was an outdoor attendance record at the time.[2][3][4] The event set an attendance record for a wrestling show that would not be beaten until WrestleMania III.[5] The event was later released on VHS tape by Coliseum Home Video.[6] Commentary for the event was done by Gorilla Monsoon, Johnny Valiant, and Ernie Ladd.[7]

[edit] Results

  • Brunzell pinned Jimmy Jack Funk with an inside cradle.[9]
  • Moments earlier Brunzell and Blair had put on their “bee masks” and switched places.[10]
  • The bell rang as King Tonga had Muraco covered after a top rope crossbody splash.[12]
  • The match was later shown on WWF Prime Time Wrestling on September 16, 1986.[13]
  • Arcidi forced Garea to submit to a bearhug.[14]
  • Garea was a substitute for an injured Tony Atlas.[14]
  • The match was later shown on WWF Prime Time Wrestling on September 16, 1986.[15]
  • Adonis collided with his manager who was on the apron and fell out of the ring to be counted out.[16]
  • Slater pinned Sharpe after a standing elbow from the top rope[17]
  • Giant Machine caused his team to get disqualified when he entered the ring and attacked all three opponents who were illegally triple-teaming Albano in the ring.[19]
  • After the bell rang Giant Machine cleared the ring of the heels (bad guys).[20]
  • Steamboat pinned Roberts with a roll up as Roberts made an arrogant cover.[23]
  • This match was included on the WWE DVD release Jake "The Snake": Pick Your Poison[24]
  • Although it was said the officials ruled that neither Roberts or Steamboat could bring their animals (Steamboat's Komodo dragon and Roberts's python) to the ring due to safety reasons, the real reason neither animal was there was because neither animal was allowed across the border.
  • Haynes pinned Hercules after countering a neckbreaker into a backslide.[25]
  • Raymond pinned Valentine as he was trying to apply the figure four on Jacques.[27]
  • Raymond was not the legal man in the ring.[26]
  • The match was later shown on WWF Prime Time Wrestling on September 16, 1986.[28]
  • Race pinned Morales after putting his feet on the ropes.[29]
  • Orndorff was disqualified after the referee went down and Heenan entered the ring and hit Hogan with a wooden stool as Hogan was about to piledrive Orndorff.[32]
  • This match was included on the WWE DVD release Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology[33]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Shields, Brian; Sullivan, Kevin (2009). WWE Encyclopedia. DK. p. 29. ISBN 978-075664190-0. 
  2. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "The Big Event - Toronto, Ontario - CNE Stadium - August 28, 1986 (64,000; 61,470 paid; sell out)" 
  3. ^ "WWF Stadium / Dome Shows". prowrestlinghistory. 1986-08-28. http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/stadium.html. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "WF028 drawing 64,100 ($800,000)" 
  4. ^ Brian Shields (4th Edition 2006). Main event – WWE in the raging 80s. Pocket Books. p. 23. ISBN 978-1-4165-3257-6. "The Big Event emanates from Toronto’s Exhibition Stadium. Over 74,000 fans set an outdoor attendance record" 
  5. ^ Cohen, Eric. "WrestleMania VI". about.com. http://prowrestling.about.com/od/wrestlemania/p/wm6.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "In 1986, the WWF held an event at the CNE Stadium that became the largest attended wrestling event (eventually eclipsed by WM III)." 
  6. ^ prowrestlinghistory.com (1986-08-28). "Coliseum Video listing". http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/videos/wwf/catalogue/coliseum.html. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "WF028 The Big Event" 
  7. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Included Gorilla Monsoon, Johnny Valiant, & Ernie Ladd on commentary" 
  8. ^ Brian Shields (4th Edition 2006). Main event – WWE in the raging 80s. Pocket Books. p. 115. ISBN 978-1-4165-3257-6. "On August 28, 1986, they scored another big win at The Big Event against the Funks." 
  9. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Jimmy Jack & Dory Funk Jr. (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 6:53 when Brunzell pinned Jimmy Jack with an inside cradle" 
  10. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "inside cradle after switching places with Blair in the ring, moments after the Killer Bees put their masks on while on the floor." 
  11. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Don Muraco (w/ Mr. Fuji) fought King Tonga to a 20-minute time-limit draw" 
  12. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Tonga had Muraco covered following a crossbody off the top" 
  13. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Prime Time Wrestling - 9/15/86: Don Muraco (w/ Mr. Fuji) fought King Tonga" 
  14. ^ a b c Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Ted Arcidi defeated Tony Garea (sub. for Tony Atlas) via submission with a bearhug at 2:41" 
  15. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Prime Time Wrestling - 9/16/86: Ted Arcidi defeated Tony Garea" 
  16. ^ a b Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "The Junkyard Dog defeated Adrian Adonis (w/ Jimmy Hart) via count-out at around the 4:15 mark after Adonis collided with Hart on the ring apron and fell over the top to the floor" 
  17. ^ a b Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Dick Slater pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 6:24 with a standing elbow off the top and a roll over" 
  18. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Big John Studd, King Kong Bundy, & Bobby Heenan defeated Big & Super Machine, & Capt. Lou Albano (w/ Giant Machine) via disqualification at 7:49" 
  19. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "when Giant Machine interfered, as Studd was in the ring illegally" 
  20. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "and single-handedly beat down and cleared the ring of the opposition." 
  21. ^ Brian Shields (4th Edition 2006). Main event – WWE in the raging 80s. Pocket Books. p. 94. ISBN 978-1-4165-3257-6. "the two then squared off in a Snake Pit match at The Big Event." 
  22. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Ricky Steamboat pinned Jake Roberts in a Snake Pit Match at 10:17" 
  23. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "with a roll up as Roberts sat on Steamboat's chest making a nonchalant cover." 
  24. ^ (DVD) Jake ”The Snake” Pick your poison. Stamford, Connecticut: WWE Home Video. 2005. http://www.silvervision.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=WWE1125&sfile=1&jump=0. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Match listing: vs. Ricky Steamboat, Snake Pit Match, The Big Event - 28/08/86" 
  25. ^ a b Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Billy Jack Haynes pinned Hercules with a backslide at 6:08 as Hercules attempted a neckbreaker" 
  26. ^ a b Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake when Raymond, the illegal man, pinned Valentine with a sunset flip at 14:51" 
  27. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "as Valentine attempted to put Jacques in the figure-4" 
  28. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Prime Time Wrestling - 9/16/86: Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake" 
  29. ^ a b Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "King Harley Race pinned Pedro Morales with a double leg pickup and putting both feet on the middle rope for leverage" 
  30. ^ Brian Shields (4th Edition 2006). Main event – WWE in the raging 80s. Pocket Books. p. 23. ISBN 978-1-4165-3257-6. "to see Hulk Hogan defend his World Wrestling Federation World Heavyweight Championship against “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff" 
  31. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Paul Orndorff (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 11:05" 
  32. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). "WWF Show results: 1986". thehistoryofww.com. http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/86.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "after Heenan hit Hogan over the head with a wooden stool as the champion had Orndorff set up for the piledriver" 
  33. ^ (DVD) Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology. Stamford, Connecticut: WWE Home Video. 2005. http://www.silvervision.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=WWE1142&sfile=1&jump=0. Retrieved 2007-08-06. "Match listing: WWE Championship Match vs. Paul Orndorff The Big Event - 28/08/86" 

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