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WrestleMania V: A Night to Remember

August 28, 1989, Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA - 20,000 Attendance

In a night that will be etched in the annals of professional wrestling history, WWE presented WrestleMania V, a Pay-Per-View extravaganza that showcased the very best of its talent pool. The event did not disappoint, delivering a series of thrilling matches that left the packed Meadowlands Arena crowd on the edge of their seats.

The Undercard

The evening's festivities got off to a flying start with a non-title tag team match between The Brain Busters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) and The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart). In a contest that showcased both teams' technical prowess, The Brain Busters emerged victorious in 16:23, their tag team skills proving too much for the Harts to overcome.

Next up was Dusty Rhodes, who faced off against the flamboyant Honky Tonk Man. A spirited performance from the "American Dream" ultimately led to his victory over the would-be ladies' man, with the match lasting a respectable 9:36.

The undercard concluded with Mr. Perfect taking on The Red Rooster in a singles encounter that lasted just 3:21. While not a showstopper by any stretch, this brief bout served as a solid showcase for the athleticism and agility of both competitors.

Main Event Mayhem

As the evening wore on, the stakes grew higher with each passing match. Rick Martel and The Fabulous Rougeaus (Jacques and Raymond) collaborated to take down Tito Santana and The Rockers in a six-man tag team match that showcased the very best of WWE's tag team divisions.

Next up was the WWE Intercontinental Championship bout between Ultimate Warrior and Rick Rude, with Warrior emerging victorious in an epic encounter that left both men lying flat on the mat. This thrilling contest will be remembered for its sheer intensity and the warriors' refusal to yield.

The penultimate match saw Demolition and King Duggan team up to take down Andre The Giant and The Twin Towers (Akeem and Big Boss Man) in a chaotic six-man tag that left the crowd gasping. Despite their size disadvantage, the underdogs managed to pull off an upset victory in just 7:23.

Main Event Mayhem

The evening's pièce de résistance arrived with Ted DiBiase facing Jimmy Snuka in a singles match that saw the "Million Dollar Man" emerge victorious in 6:27. While not the most memorable encounter, this bout served as a solid showcase for both competitors' technical prowess.

Finally, the main event of the evening saw Brutus Beefcake and Hulk Hogan team up to take down Randy Savage and Zeus in a tag team match that left the crowd on its feet. A thrilling contest that lasted 15:04, this was the perfect way to cap off an already electric evening.

The Verdict

In conclusion, WWE's WrestleMania V was a resounding success, featuring a series of matches that showcased both the athleticism and entertainment value of the WWE's top talent pool. With its mix of technical grappling and high-flying action, this event is sure to be remembered for years to come.

Rating: 4/5

For Zohash.com, I'm [Your Name], reporting from the Meadowlands Arena on a night that will never be forgotten.


Card Details

  • Date: 28 Aug 1989
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Meadowlands Arena
  • Attendance: 20000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 28 Aug 1989

Matches

  1. The Brain Busters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeat The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) in a Non Title Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 16:23

  2. Dusty Rhodes defeat The Honky Tonk Man in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 09:36

  3. Mr. Perfect defeat The Red Rooster in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 03:21

  4. Rick Martel and The Fabulous Rougeaus (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeat The Rockers and Tito Santana in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 14:58

  5. The Ultimate Warrior(C) defeat Rick Rude in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match

  6. Demolition and King Duggan defeat Andre The Giant and The Twin Towers (Akeem and The Big Boss Man) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:23

  7. Greg Valentine defeat Hercules in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 03:08

  8. Ted DiBiase defeat Jimmy Snuka in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 06:27

  9. Brutus Beefcake and Hulk Hogan defeat Randy Savage and Zeus in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 15:04