WWE SummerSlam 1988
“Where The Mega-Powers Meet The Mega-Bucks!”
Synopsis
WWE SummerSlam was the first annual SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view event. It was produced by the World Wrestling Federation and took place on August 29, 1988 in Madison Square Garden, located in New York, New York. The PPV was created to help the company compete against rival promotion World Championship Wrestling. It was one of the first four annual pay-per-view events produced by the WWF. The main match of the preliminary bouts was the WWF Intercontinental Championship match between The Ultimate Warrior and the reigning champion The Honky Tonk Man. The Ultimate Warrior won the match in approximately thirty seconds to end the longest Intercontinental Championship reign. The main event was a match pitting The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage) against their long-time rivals, The Mega Bucks (Ted DiBiase and André the Giant). Hogan and Savage won the match after Miss Elizabeth distracted the special guest referee by removing her skirt to reveal a bikini bottom.
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Top Cast
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Randy Poffo
"The Macho Man" Randy Savage
Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan
Ted DiBiase Sr.
"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase
André Roussimoff
André The Giant
Jesse Ventura
Jesse "The Body" Ventura (Referee)
Wayne Farris
The Honky Tonk Man
Jim Hellwig
The Ultimate Warrior
Aurelian Smith Jr.
Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Ray Fernandez
The Mighty Hercules
James Ware
"The Birdman" Koko B. Ware
Ray Traylor
The Big Boss Man
Bret Hart
Bret "The Hitman" Hart
Jim Neidhart
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart
Bill Eadie
Demolition Ax
Barry Darsow
Demolition Smash
Don Muraco
"The Rock" Don Muraco
Adolfo Bresciano
Dino Bravo
Boris Zhukov
Boris Zhukov
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vince McMahon
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Patterson, Vince McMahon, Bruce Prichard
- Original Title
- WWE SummerSlam 1988
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- World Wrestling Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vince McMahon
Pat Patterson, Vince McMahon, Bruce Prichard
Department Leadership Roster
Vince McMahon
Director
Pat Patterson
Writer
Vince McMahon
Writer
Bruce Prichard
Writer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About WWE SummerSlam 1988
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What is WWE SummerSlam 1988 about?
WWE SummerSlam was the first annual SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view event. It was produced by the World Wrestling Federation and took place on August 29, 1988 in Madison Square Garden, located in New York, New York. The PPV was created to help the company compete against rival promotion World Championship Wrestling. It was one of the first four annual pay-per-view events produced by the WWF. The main match of the preliminary bouts was the WWF Intercontinental Championship match between The Ultimate Warrior and the reigning champion The Honky Tonk Man. The Ultimate Warrior won the match in approximately thirty seconds to end the longest Intercontinental Championship reign. The main event was a match pitting The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage) against their long-time rivals, The Mega Bucks (Ted DiBiase and André the Giant). Hogan and Savage won the match after Miss Elizabeth distracted the special guest referee by removing her skirt to reveal a bikini bottom.
Who directed WWE SummerSlam 1988?
WWE SummerSlam 1988 was directed by Vince McMahon.
Who stars in WWE SummerSlam 1988?
The principal cast of WWE SummerSlam 1988 includes Randy Poffo, Hulk Hogan, Ted DiBiase Sr., André Roussimoff, Jesse Ventura.
When was WWE SummerSlam 1988 released and how long is it?
WWE SummerSlam 1988 was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for WWE SummerSlam 1988?
WWE SummerSlam 1988 holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).