The Big Event

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the cover of the Coliseum Video release
the cover of the Coliseum Video release

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. The show drew a legitimate crowd of 64,100; although officially the WWF claimed that it drew over 74,000 fans which was an outdoor attendance record at the time.[1][2][3]. With either 64,000 or 74,000 fans in attendance the event set an attendance record for a wrestling show that wouldn’t be beaten until WrestleMania III.[4] The event was later released on VHS tape by Coliseum Home Video.[5] Commentary for the event was done by Gorilla Monsoon, Johnny Valiant, and Ernie Ladd.[6]

[edit] Results

  • Brunzell pinned Jimmy Jack Funk with an inside cradle.[8]
  • Moments earlier Brunzell and Blair had put on their “bee masks” and switched places.[9]
  • The bell rang as King Tonga had Muraco covered after a top rope crossbody splash.[11]
  • The match was later shown on WWF Prime Time Wrestling on September 16, 1986.[12]
  • Adonis collided with his manager who was on the apron and fell out of the ring to be counted out.[15]
  • Slater pinned Sharpe after a standing elbow from the top rope[16]
  • Giant Machine caused his team to get disqualified when he entered the ring and attacked John Studd who was illegally in the ring.[18]
  • After the bell rang Giant Machine cleared the ring of the heels (bad guys).[19]
  • Steamboat pinned Roberts with a roll up as Roberts made an arrogant cover.[22]
  • This match was included on the WWE DVD release Jake "The Snake": Pick your poison[23]
  • Haynes pinned Hercules after countering a neckbreaker into a backslide.[24]
  • Raymond pinned Valentine as he was trying to apply the figure four on Jacques.[26]
  • Raymond was not the legal man in the ring.[25]
  • The match was later shown on WWF Prime Time Wrestling on September 16, 1986.[27]
  • Race pinned Morales after putting his feet on the ropes.[28]
  • 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.[31]
  • This match was included on the WWE DVD release Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology[32]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “The Big Event - Toronto, Ontario - CNE Stadium - August 28, 1986 (64,000; 61,470 paid; sell out)”
  2. ^ prowrestlinghistory.com (1986-08-28). WWF Stadium / Dome Shows. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “WF028 drawing 64,100 ($800,000)”
  3. ^ Brian Shields (4th Edition 2006). Main event – WWE in the raging 80s. Pocket Books, 23. ISBN 978-1-4165-3257-6. “The Big Event emanates from Toronto’s Exhibition Statium. Over 74,000 fans set an outdoor attendance record” 
  4. ^ Cohen, Eric. WrestleMania VI. about.com. Retrieved on 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).”
  5. ^ prowrestlinghistory.com (1986-08-28). Coliseum Video listing. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “WF028 The Big Event”
  6. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “Included Gorilla Monsoon, Johnny Valiant, & Ernie Ladd on commentary”
  7. ^ Brian Shields (4th Edition 2006). Main event – WWE in the raging 80s. Pocket Books, 115. ISBN 978-1-4165-3257-6. “On August 28, 1986, they scored another big win at The Big Event against the Funks.” 
  8. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 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”
  9. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 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.”
  10. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “Don Muraco (w/ Mr. Fuji) fought King Tonga to a 20-minute time-limit draw”
  11. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “Tonga had Muraco covered following a crossbody off the top”
  12. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “Prime Time Wrestling - 9/16/86: Don Muraco (w/ Mr. Fuji) fought King Tonga”
  13. ^ a b c Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “Ted Arcidi defeated Tony Garea (sub. for Tony Atlas) via submission with a bearhug at 2:41”
  14. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “Prime Time Wrestling - 9/16/86: Ted Arcidi defeated Tony Garea”
  15. ^ a b Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 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”
  16. ^ a b Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “Dick Slater pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 6:24 with a standing elbow off the top and a roll over”
  17. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 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”
  18. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “when Giant Machine interfered, as Studd was in the ring illegally”
  19. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “and single-handedly beat down and cleared the ring of the opposition.”
  20. ^ Brian Shields (4th Edition 2006). Main event – WWE in the raging 80s. Pocket Books, 94. ISBN 978-1-4165-3257-6. “the two then squared off in a Snake Pit match at The Big Event.” 
  21. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “Ricky Steamboat pinned Jake Roberts in a Snake Pit Match at 10:17”
  22. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “with a roll up as Roberts sat on Steamboat's chest making a nonchalant cover.”
  23. ^ (2005). Jake ”The Snake” Pick your poison (DVD). Stamford, Connecticut: WWE Home Video. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. "Match listing: vs. Ricky Steamboat, Snake Pit Match, The Big Event - 28/08/86"
  24. ^ a b Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “Billy Jack Haynes pinned Hercules with a backslide at 6:08 as Hercules attempted a neckbreaker”
  25. ^ a b Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 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”
  26. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “as Valentine attempted to put Jacques in the figure-4”
  27. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “Prime Time Wrestling - 9/16/86: Jacques & Raymond Rougeau defeated Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake”
  28. ^ a b Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “King Harley Race pinned Pedro Morales with a double leg pickup and putting both feet on the middle rope for leverage”
  29. ^ Brian Shields (4th Edition 2006). Main event – WWE in the raging 80s. Pocket Books, 23. ISBN 978-1-4165-3257-6. “to see Hulk Hogan defend his World Wrestling Federation World Heavyweight Championship against “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff” 
  30. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Paul Orndorff (w/ Bobby Heenan) via disqualification at 11:05”
  31. ^ Cawthon, Graham (1986-08-28). WWF Show results: 1986. thehistoryofww.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. “after Heenan hit Hogan over the head with a wooden stool as the champion had Orndorff set up for the piledriver”
  32. ^ (2005). Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology (DVD). Stamford, Connecticut: WWE Home Video. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. "Match listing: WWE Championship Match vs. Paul Orndorff The Big Event - 28/08/86"

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