The Machines (professional wrestling)
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| The Machines | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Members | Super Machine Big Machine Giant Machine |
| Debuted | 1986 |
| Disbanded | 1987 |
| Promotions | WWF |
The Machines was a stable of masked wrestlers in the WWF. The Machines' masks and gimmick were copied from New Japan Pro Wrestling character "Super Strong Machine," played by Japanese wrestler Junji Hirata.[citation needed]
[edit] Primary Members
- Super Machine (Bill Eadie)
- Big Machine (Blackjack Mulligan)
- Giant Machine (André the Giant)
- Manager: Capt. Lou Albano
[edit] Occasional Members
- Hulk Machine (Hulk Hogan)
- Piper Machine (Roddy Piper)
- Animal Machine (George Steele)
- Crusher Machine (The Crusher)
- Dragon Machine (Ricky Steamboat)
- Junkyard Machine (Junkyard Dog)
- Rebel Machine (Dick Slater)
- Honky Tonk Machine (Honky Tonk Man)
[edit] Profile
- Debut: 1986
- Notable Feuds: Bobby Heenan, Big John Studd, King Kong Bundy
The Machines gimmick was created as a way to further the storyline between the Heenan Family and Andre the Giant. Andre was forced to "leave" the federation in a storyline. It eventually led to Andre being allowed to once again compete in the WWF. The storyline only lasted a few months, six at the most. I do not believe that there were any occasional members ever used. Just the three of them.
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