WWF Survivor Series 1988

Survivor Series '88: A Night of Mayhem and Mastery

As the curtain rose on the Richfield Coliseum, the anticipation was palpable. The stage was set for a night of unadulterated chaos as the cream of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF) crop clashed in a series of grueling Survivor Series matches.

The evening's festivities commenced with a frenetic Ten-Man Tag Team Elimination Match featuring an unlikely quintet of heroes: Brutus Beefcake, Jim Brunzell, Sam Houston, The Blue Blazer, and The Ultimate Warrior. Teaming up to take on the nefarious Bad News Brown, Danny Davis, Greg Valentine, Ron Bass, and The Honky Tonk Man, this motley crew proved their mettle by outlasting their opponents in a 17:50 barnburner.

Next, the WWF's A-list talent converged for a Ten-Team Tag Team Elimination Match that would test the very limits of endurance. As the dust settled, it was clear that The British Bulldogs, The Hart Foundation, The Powers Of Pain, The Rockers, and The Young Stallions (Davey Boy Smith and The Dynamite Kid) had outmaneuvered the likes of Demolition, The Bolsheviks, The Brain Busters, Los Conquistadores, and The Fabulous Rougeaus (Ax and Smash). This 42:12 marathon saw more than its fair share of drama, with both teams trading blows and near-falls before the victors emerged.

The evening's main event, however, belonged to Dino Bravo, Mr. Perfect, and The Heenan Family (Andre The Giant, Harley Race, and Rick Rude) as they took on Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, Ken Patera, Scott Casey, and Tito Santana in another Ten-Man Tag Team Elimination Match. This 30:03 clash saw the cunning Mr. Perfect lead the charge for his team, ultimately securing their place among the survivors.

As the night wore on, Hercules, Hillbilly Jim, Koko B. Ware, and The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage) faced off against Akeem, King Haku, Ted DiBiase, The Big Boss Man, and The Red Rooster in a fifth Ten-Man Tag Team Elimination Match. This 29:10 bout would prove to be a fittingly frenzied conclusion to an unforgettable evening of mayhem.

As the final bell tolled, it was clear that Survivor Series '88 had lived up to its promise: a night of unbridled energy and athleticism that will forever be etched in the annals of WWF history.

Card Details

Date: 24 Nov 1988
Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
Arena: Richfield Coliseum
Attendance: 13500
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 24 Nov 1988

Matches

Brutus Beefcake, Jim Brunzell, Sam Houston, The Blue Blazer and The Ultimate Warrior defeat Bad News Brown, Danny Davis, Greg Valentine, Ron Bass and The Honky Tonk Man in a Survivor Series Ten Man Tag Team Elimination Match
Match Time: 17:50
The British Bulldogs, The Hart Foundation, The Powers Of Pain, The Rockers and The Young Stallions (Davey Boy Smith and The Dynamite Kid) defeat Demolition, The Bolsheviks, The Brain Busters, Los Conquistadores and The Fabulous Rougeaus (Ax and Smash) in a Survivor Series Ten Team Tag Team Elimination Match
Match Time: 42:12
Dino Bravo, Mr. Perfect and The Heenan Family (Andre The Giant, Harley Race and Rick Rude) defeat Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, Ken Patera, Scott Casey and Tito Santana in a Survivor Series Ten Man Tag Team Elimination Match
Match Time: 30:03
Hercules, Hillbilly Jim, Koko B. Ware and The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage) defeat Akeem, King Haku, Ted DiBiase, The Big Boss Man and The Red Rooster in a Survivor Series Ten Man Tag Team Elimination Match
Match Time: 29:10