Mar 24, 2014 wrestlemania iii highlights from the silverdome in pontiac, michigan. To see over 70,000 people packed into a stadium to watch wrestle is a site to behold. The event was held on march 29, 1987 from the pontiac silverdome in pontiac, michigan. The people were screaming and cheering like crazy for the hulkster who faced his biggest challenge yet to himself and hulkamania. They always finish up their schedule a day or two before, then they. Wrestlemania iii is one of those programs that you have probably seen before and if you have not done so, you probably already know. The event was held on march 29, 1987, at the pontiac silverdome in pontiac. Wrestlemania 3 an oral history of randy savage and ricky. Hulk hogan goes up against andre the giant for the wwf world championship, while randy macho man savage battles ricky steamboat for the intercontinental championship at the pontiac silverdome in detroit. This year, wrestlemania will be held in the detroit, mich. Randy savage wrestlemania iii 1987 wwf intercontinental championship. With the previous saturday nights main events completed, the table is now set for one of the biggest shows in sportsentertainment history. The event took place on monday, april 7, 1986, making it the only wrestlemania that was not held on the traditional sunday.
Wrestlemania iii 1987 took place during the apex of hulkamania. A week later on another episode of pipers pit, tunney presented andre with a. Oct 31, 2017 hulk hogan, left, and andre the giant wrestled in the main event at wrestlemania iii on sunday, march 29, 1987, at the silverdome in pontiac. That was the tagline for wrestlemania iii, and it certainly lived up to the. The event was held on march 29, 1987, at the pontiac silverdome in pontiac, michigan. The largest crowd to ever gather at the silverdome was on september 18, 1987 for mass with pope john paul ii, with a reported attendance of 93,682 just shading the record of 93,173 set at the silverdome on march 29, 1987 for wrestlemania iii. Andre the giant for the wwf world heavyweight championship. Another notable audience attendance record had earlier been broken on april 30, 1977, when the english rock band led zeppelin played in front of 76,229 fans at the silverdome. Andre the giant on march 29,1987 a world record indoor attendance of 90,873 people packed into detroits pontiac silverdome. Dec 15, 2015 watch andre the giant vs hulk hogan wrestlemania 3 29 march 1987 wwf title match wwematches on dailymotion.
Wrestlemania iii was the third yearly wrestlemania professional wrestling payperview event made by the world wrestling federation wwf. Get the best deals on wrestling trading cards 1987 1987 season when you shop the largest online selection at. They, and countless thousands glued to their televisions had come to see the final act of a classic tale of envy, deceit and blind ambition. Wrestlemania iii was the third annual wrestlemania professional wrestling payperview ppv event produced by the world wrestling federation wwf, now wwe.
Mike tyson adds the wba world heavyweight boxing championship to his wbc one when he beats james smith after a 12round fight in las vegas. Wrestlemania iii was the third annual wrestlemania professional wrestling. Hulk hogan, left, and andre the giant wrestled in the main event at wrestlemania iii on sunday, march 29, 1987, at the silverdome in pontiac. In january 1987, hogan was awarded a trophy for his third year as wwf world heavyweight champion, while hogans onscreen friend andre was awarded a smaller trophy than hogans for being undefeated in the wwf for the previous. With hulk hogan, andre the giant, randy savage, richard blood. Setting the world indoor attendance record, 93,173 fans packed the pontiac silverdome in michigan for wrestlemania iii. Hulk hogan shocks the world with a remarkable display of strength against andre the giant in the main event of wrestlemania iii on march 29, 1987. Autograph wwf wrestling trading cards 1987 season for sale ebay. It took place on march 31, 1985, at madison square garden in new york city. The canam connection rick martel and tom zenk defeated bob orton and don muraco managed by mr. Headlining the gigantic card was one of the most anticipated championship matches of all time, as hulk hogan toppled legendary hall of. Wrestlemania iii 1987 3h action, sport tv special 29 march 1987. Wrestlemania 2 was the second annual wrestlemania professional wrestling payperview event produced by the world wrestling federation wwf, now wwe.
Wrestlemania iii was the third annual wrestlemania professional wrestling pay perview ppv event produced by the world wrestling federation wwf, now wwe. It is the companys biggest show of the year so it has nicknames like. The most heavily promoted feud heading into the event was between hulk hogan and andre the giant, similar to the year before when the two met at wrestlemania iii. Wrestlemania is an yearly professional wrestling payperview event produced by world wrestling entertainment since 1985. Wrestlemania iii highlights from the silverdome in pontiac, michigan. After all three members of the bulldogssantana team had got a. Autograph wwf wrestling trading cards 1987 season for sale. Gorilla monsoon, jesse ventura, vince mcmahon, howard finkel, mean gene okerlund. Get the best deals on 1987 wwf wrestling trading cards when you shop the largest. March 29, 1987 was an amazing day for pro wrestling. There were twelve matches, with the main event featuring wwf world heavyweight champion hulk hogan successfully defending his title against andre the. Most of the wrestlemania recaps from myself from wrestlemania 120 were done a decade ago, back when i was a smarmy, knowitall who felt it was necessary to disagree with the masses.
Wrestlemania iii simple english wikipedia, the free. Mar 06, 2007 it s the 20th anniversary of wrestlemania iii, where the largest indoor crowd in history saw the historic hulk hoganandre the giant and ricky steamboatrandy savage clashes, as well as nine other matches, featuring such stars as rowdy roddy piper, bret hit man hart, jake the snake roberts, the british bulldogs, harley race, the junk yard dog, and more. Watch andre the giant vs hulk hogan wrestlemania 3 29 march 1987 wwf. Wrestlemania iii was the third annual wrestlemania professional wrestling payperview event from the world wrestling federation. In addition to the confrontation between hogan and andre, there is the legendary and influential randy savage against ricky steamboat for the intercontinental title. Andre the giant vs hulk hogan wrestlemania 3 29 march 1987. More than 93,000 fans pack the pontiac silverdome to see the showdown between hulk hogan and andre. Headlining the gigantic card was one of the most anticipated championship matches of all time, as hulk hogan toppled legendary hall of famer andre the giant. Anyway, this is going to be a long journey, so it back, relax, and enjoy wrestlemania.
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The event was held on march 29, 1987 at the pontiac silverdome in pontiac, michigan. In 1987, the showcase of the immortals shattered north americas live indoor sporting event attendance record, as 93,173 fans packed michigans pontiac silverdome to watch wwe champion hulk hogan challenge andre the giants 15year undefeated streak. Here is basils firsthand account of the incredible event, as documented in his 2001 book wrestlemania. Hulk hogan and andre the giants wrestlemania iii contract signing. Hulk hogan and andre the giant make their wwe championship match at wrestlemania iii official. Ted dibiase for the vacant wwf world heavyweight championship. According to jesse ventura, vince mcmahon traveled in a private jet to the set of predator 1987 in mexico, extending an invitation inperson to arnold schwarzenegger to appear as a celebrity guest at wrestlemania iii. Wrestlemania sequentially known as wrestlemania i was the inaugural wrestlemania and inaugural professional wrestling payperview ppv event only in selected areas, produced by the world wrestling federation wwf, now wwe. Jan 18, 2016 cnn does a story on wrestlemania iii from 1987.
One of the alltime greatest wrestling matches took place at wrestlemania iii between randy savage and ricky the dragon steamboat. Watch wwe payperview season 3, episode 1 wrestlemania iii. The event is particularly notable for the record attendance of 93,173, the largest recorded attendance. Topps wwf season wrestling trading cards 1987 for sale ebay. Jordan led the league in scoring again in the 198788 season. Wrestlemania iii march 29, 1987 pontiac silverdome pontiac, mich. The second largest crowd was on march 29, 1987 for wrestlemania iii, with a reported attendance of 93,173. Elizabeth, ricky steamboat, jake roberts, jim duggan, and brutus beefcake defeated honky tonk manmanaged b. Wrestlemania iii in 1987, the showcase of the immortals shattered north americas live indoor sporting event attendance record, as 93,173 fans packed michigans pontiac silverdome to watch wwe champion hulk hogan challenge andre the giants 15year undefeated streak. Wrestlemania simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Why the original catwoman julie newmar was cut from the batman tv series. Watch andre the giant vs hulk hogan wrestlemania 3 29 march 1987 wwf title match wwematches on dailymotion.
In addition to wrestlemania iii, look back on what else happened in 1987. It s the 20th anniversary of wrestlemania iii, where the largest indoor crowd in history saw the historic hulk hoganandre the giant and ricky steamboatrandy savage clashes, as well as nine other matches, featuring such stars as rowdy roddy piper, bret hit man hart, jake the snake roberts, the british bulldogs, harley race, the junk yard dog, and more. Remembering wrestlemania iii 30 years later, from the seats in the. Dec 08, 20 hulk hogan and andre the giant make their wwe championship match at wrestlemania iii official. Wrestling trading cards 1987 1987 season for sale ebay.
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