Showdown at Shea
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| Showdown At Shea | ||
|---|---|---|
| Details | ||
| Promotion | World Wrestling Federation | |
| Date | August 9, 1980 | |
| Venue | Shea Stadium | |
| City | Flushing, New York | |
| Attendance | 36,295-40,671 (disputed) | |
Showdown At Shea was the third card to be presented by the World Wrestling Federation (today World Wrestling Entertainment) at Flushing, NY's Shea Stadium, on August 9, 1980.
[edit] Match Results
- The Hangman defeated Rene Goulet.
- Ivan Putski defeated Johnny Rodz.
- Angel Marvilla defeated Jose Estrada.
- Beverly Slade & The Fabulous Moolah defeated Kandi Malloy & Peggy Lee.
- Domenic DeNucci defeated Baron Mikel Scicluna.
- Greg Gagne defeated Rick McGraw.
- Pat Patterson defeated Tor Kamata by disqualification.
- Junior Heavyweight Champion Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Chavo Guerrero.
- Martial Arts Champion Antonio Inoki defeated Larry Sharpe.
- André the Giant defeated Hulk Hogan after a body splash. Videotapes showed Hogan clearly kicking out before the count of three.
- Tony Atlas defeated Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera by countout.
- World Wrestling Federation Champion Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales defeated The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika) in a two-out-of-three falls match to win the World Tag Team Championship.
- Bruno Sammartino defeated Larry Zbyszko in a steel cage match.
