Episode 82: WWF 1987 Project Continues - Islanders Heel Turn, One Man Gang Debuts, Hogan vs. Orton, Lance Wilshire

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Back this week to close out the month of May 1987 in the WWF, discussing two more weeks of WWF TV featuring The Islanders Heel Turn and subsequent joining of the Heenan Family, plus the debut of The One Man Gang, Hulk Hogan makes a rare title defense on TV vs. "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Attorney-at-Law Lance Wilshire arrives, Superstar Graham undergoes surgery. Killer Khan = Vampire Devil?!? Brutus Beefcake battles Dino Bravo. Butch Reed vs. Tito Santana. "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets a Branding Iron. Moolah eats an Ice Cream bar. What is "The Master Blaster"? The WWF on Tour, and so much more!

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Back this week to close out the month of May 1987 in the WWF, discussing two more weeks of WWF TV featuring The Islanders Heel Turn and subsequent joining of the Heenan Family, plus the debut of The One Man Gang, Hulk Hogan makes a rare title defense on TV vs. "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Attorney-at-Law Lance Wilshire arrives, Superstar Graham undergoes surgery. Killer Khan = Vampire Devil?!? Brutus Beefcake battles Dino Bravo. Butch Reed vs. Tito Santana. "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets a Branding Iron. Moolah eats an Ice Cream bar. What is "The Master Blaster"? The WWF on Tour, and so much more!

WWF TV – For the Weekends of MAY 23rd & 30th, 1987
A special Memorial Day Weekend WWF Title match featuring Champion Hulk Hogan vs. "Cowboy" Bob Orton (heat what happens when the TOP ROPE BREAK!). The Islanders turn HEEL and join the Heenan Family during a bout vs. The Can-Am Connection. The One Man Gang makes his debut. The Snake Pit moves to Superstars. Superstar Graham undergoes surgery. Killer Khan = Vampire Devil?!? Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake battles Dino Bravo. Butch Reed vs. Tito Santana. "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets a Branding Iron. Moolah eats an Ice Cream bar. What is "The Master Blaster"? The WWF on Tour! Action featuring the likes of "Macho Man" Randy Savage, IC Champion Ricky Steamboat, Ken Patera, One Man Gang, Hillbilly Jim, Outback Jack, "King" Harley Race, Tito Santana, Billy Jack Haynes, Kamala, SIka, Hacksaw Duggan, Can-Am Connection, Jimmy Jack Fun, SD Jones, The Islanders, Honky Tonk Man, Koko B. Ware, Demolition, Brad Rheingans, Killer Bees, Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, Butch Reed, & more! Soundbites & promos from Hulk Hogan, Honky Tonk Man, Danny Davis, Jimmy Hart, Fabulous Moolah, George Steele, Bobby Heenan, Mr. Fuji, Kamala, Superstar Graham, British Bulldogs, Tito Santana, Macho Man, Killer Bees, Koko B. Ware, Slick, Sheik & Volkoff, Lanny Poffo, Rougeau Brothers, Gorilla & Bobby on the Prime Time set, & more! Plus, Bobby Heenan's attorney LANCE WILSHIRE arrives!

NOTE: Second week discussion for May 30 - June 1 begins at the timestamp (01:02:30)

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