Overview of 'WWF Wrestling Challenge' Season 1

WWF Wrestling Challenge (1986)

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WWF Wrestling Challenge was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It was syndicated weekly and aired from 1986 to 1995. The show became simply known as WWF Challenge in 1995. The show featured matches, pre-match interviews, and occasionally, summarized weekly events in WWF programming. Matches primarily saw top tier and mid-level talent versus jobbers. At times, there was a "feature" match between main WWF talent. As with other syndicated WWF programming, the show promoted WWF event dates and house shows in local media markets.

Writing:

Vince McMahon

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Release Date: 1986-09-07
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6.8/10

Country: US
Language: en
Runtime: 60

Season 1 Episode List

Episode 1 - Wrestling Challenge 01
Release Date: 1986-09-07
In the series premiere of Wrestling Challenge, Harley Race is crowned King of WWE. The British Bulldogs face The Moondogs. The U.S. Express take on Iron Mike Sharpe & The Magnificent Muraco. Adrian Adonis, Koko B. Ware and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff compete. Kamala dares to enter Jake "The Snake" Roberts' Snake Pit.
Episode 2 - Wrestling Challenge 02
Release Date: 1986-09-14
Tito Santana, Corporal Kirchner & Salvatore Bellomo face Hercules Hernandez, The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff. The Junkyard Dog & George "The Animal" Steele face Jimmy Jack & Hoss Funk. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and Kamala compete in the ring. Jake "The Snake" Roberts welcomes Hillbilly Jim into "The Snake Pit."
Episode 3 - Wrestling Challenge 03
Release Date: 1986-09-21
Intercontinental Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage faces Tony Garea. The Hart Foundation battle The Islanders. The Killer Bees take on Jack Foley & Terry Gibbs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff has a warning for WWE Champion Hulk Hogan on Jake "The Snake" Roberts’ "Snake Pit."
Episode 4 - Wrestling Challenge 04
Release Date: 1986-09-28
The British Bulldogs face The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff. Slick introduces the WWE Universe to "The Natural" Butch Reed. Jake "The Snake" Roberts welcomes The Hart Foundation to "The Snake Pit." "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Honky Tonk Man, Koko B. Ware and Sika in action.
Episode 5 - Wrestling Challenge 05
Release Date: 1986-10-05
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Adrian Adonis escalate their war of words over their talk shows. The Dream Team, The Rougeau Brothers, Dick Slater and Junkyard Dog in action. "The Natural" Butch Reed addresses the WWE Universe for the first time.
Episode 6 - Wrestling Challenge 06
Release Date: 1986-10-12
WWE Champion Hulk Hogan visits "The Snake Pit." Intercontinental Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage takes on Billy Jack Haynes. Moondog Spot battles Islander Tama. The Killer Bees and Hart Foundation in action. "Cowboy" Bob Orton and Don Muraco react to their attack on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.
Episode 7 - Wrestling Challenge 07
Release Date: 1986-10-19
The Junkyard Dog visits "The Snake Pit." WWF Tag Team Champions The British Bulldogs in action. Paul Orndorff shows off his grooming habits.
Episode 8 - Wrestling Challenge 08
Release Date: 1986-10-26
Jake Roberts welcomes The Honkytonk Man to "The Snake Pit." Orton & Don Muraco in tag action. A rebuttable from King Race and Bobby Heenan.
Episode 9 - Wrestling Challenge 09
Release Date: 1986-11-02
'Macho Man' Randy Savage defends his Intercontinental Championship against Billy Jack Haynes. Ricky Steamboat and George Steele in action. Roddy Piper takes a visit to the "Snake Pit."
Episode 10 - Wrestling Challenge 10
Release Date: 1986-11-09
The Junkyard Dog teams up with George 'The Animal' Steele. Bobby Heenan debuts the newest member of the Heenan Family, Hercules. Hillbilly Jim & Billy Jack Haynes team up in tag action.
Episode 11 - Wrestling Challenge 11
Release Date: 1986-11-16
Koko B. Ware takes on Intercontinental champion, Randy 'Macho Man' Savage in a non title match. The British Bulldogs and Lou Albano challenge The Dream Team and Johnny Valiant in a six-man match.
Episode 12 - Wrestling Challenge 12
Release Date: 1986-11-23
Episode 13 - Wrestling Challenge 13
Release Date: 1986-11-30
Tag team action with George 'The Animal' Steele and The Junkyard Dog teaming up. The Dream Team & Dino Bravo to face Sivi Afi & The Islanders. Plus Slick addresses his recent injuries at the hands of Matilda.
Episode 14 - Wrestling Challenge 14
Release Date: 1986-12-07
Andre the Giant comments on the end of his suspension. Kamala makes sure Jack Foley does not have a nice day. Butch Reed, The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff square off against The British Bulldogs & Billy Jack Haynes. Adrian Adonis calls out “Rowdy” Roddy Piper on “The Snake Pit.” The Honky Tonk Man promises a big surprise.
Episode 15 - Wrestling Challenge 15
Release Date: 1986-12-14
”Macho Man” Randy Savage is in action after injuring Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat. The Honky Tonk Man acquires the services of Jimmy Hart. Leaping Lanny Poffo recites his latest poem. ”Rowdy” Roddy Piper looks to get even with Adrian Adonis.
Episode 16 - Wrestling Challenge 16
Release Date: 1986-12-21
Junkyard Dog & The British Bulldogs take on The Dream Team & Moondog Spot in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Gene Okerlund provides an update on Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat. The Honky Tonk Man is in action, accompanied by his new manager, Jimmy Hart. Hillbilly Jim offers holiday wishes to the WWE Universe.
Episode 17 - Wrestling Challenge 17
Release Date: 1986-12-28
Jake “The Snake” Roberts questions Andre the Giant about his return. S.D. Jones & The U.S. Express battle The Hart Foundation & Adrian Adonis. Bobby Heenan interviews Randy Savage. King Kong Bundy confronts a gigantic opponent. The Rougeau Brothers look forward to 1987.
Episode 18 - October 31, 1993
Release Date: 1993-10-31
Match Results:Marty Jannetty defeated Tony DeVitoThe Headshrinkers defeated Ralph Mosca and Barry HorowitzIrwin R. Schyster defeated Phil ApolloOwen Hart defeated Dennis DiamondWWF Tag Team Championship - Men on a Mission defeated The Quebecers by count outQuebecers retain the titles.
Episode 19 - January 9, 1994
Release Date: 1994-01-09
Match Results:Ludvig Borga defeated J.S. Storm1-2-3 Kid & Marty Jannetty defeated Tommy Morrison and Duane GillCrush defeated Tim McNeanyThe Headshrinkers defeated Dan Dubiel and Phil ApolloTatanka defeated Jim MassengerThe Undertaker defeated Derric Domino
Episode 20 - January 16, 1994
Release Date: 1994-01-16
Match Results:Razor Ramon defeated Mike BellJeff Jarrett defeated Brian WalshDoink the Clown defeated Rich MyersBastion Booger defeated John CrystalYokozuna defeated Corey StudentSteiner Brothers defeated Jim Massenger and Steve Smith
Episode 21 - January 23, 1994
Release Date: 1994-01-23
Match Results:Shawn Michaels defeated Tony RoyOwen Hart defeated Scott TaylorThe Smoking Gunns defeated Bert Centeno and Barry HorowitzIrwin R. Schyster defeated P.J. WalkerBam Bam Bigelow defeated Phil ApolloLex Luger defeated Chris Duffey
Episode 22 - January 30, 1994
Release Date: 1994-01-30
Match Results:Sparky Plugg defeated Barry HorowitzAdam Bomb defeated Gary SaboughaThe Bushwackers defeated Scott Powers and Mark ThornLudvig Borga defeated Larry RayThe Headshrinkers defeated David Clements and J.S. StrikerKwang defeated Ray Hudson