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WWF Pay Per View Report: November 7th, 1985 - Rosemont Horizon

A sold-out crowd of 14,000 at the Rosemont Horizon witnessed an unforgettable night of wrestling action as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF) presented their pay-per-view extravaganza. The event featured a unique tournament format, showcasing some of the WWF's finest grapplers in a battle for supremacy.

Wrestling Classic Tournament

The first round saw Adrian Adonis take down Corporal Kirchner in a moderate-paced match, lasting 3:21. Next up was The Dynamite Kid, who disposed of Nikolai Volkoff in just 0:08, a stark contrast to the longer matches that followed. Ivan Putski fell victim to Randy Savage's fury, while Ricky Steamboat edged out Davey Boy Smith in a closely contested encounter.

Moondog Spot delivered a swift defeat to Terry Funk (0:27), and Tito Santana overcame The Magnificent Muraco's resistance, securing a 4:19 victory. Paul Orndorff proved his worth by toppling Bob Orton in a thrilling 6:30 match.

The quarterfinals saw The Dynamite Kid outlast Adrian Adonis (5:27) before Randy Savage eliminated Ricky Steamboat (3:19). In another contest, The Junkyard Dog quickly dispatched Moondog Spot (0:45), while Paul Orndorff's unorthodox style earned him a double count-out victory against Tito Santana (8:06).

WWF Championship

The main event pitted Hulk Hogan against Roddy Piper for the WWF Championship. In a closely fought match, Hogan successfully defended his title, securing a 7:14 victory over the challenger.

Wrestling Classic Tournament Final

In the night's final contest, Randy Savage faced The Junkyard Dog in the tournament final. After an intense 9:44 battle, The Junkyard Dog emerged victorious, claiming the coveted Wrestling Classic trophy.

This event was a testament to the WWF's ability to deliver high-quality matches and memorable moments. With its unique tournament format, this show will be remembered as one of the most innovative and exciting pay-per-view events in professional wrestling history.

Final Thoughts

A night to remember at the Rosemont Horizon, where the world witnessed the rise of The Junkyard Dog to the top of the Wrestling Classic tournament. This event showcased the best of what the WWF had to offer, with a mix of established stars and rising newcomers. As we look back on this momentous occasion, it's clear that the world of professional wrestling was never going to be the same again.

Rating: 8.5/10

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Card Details

Date: 07 Nov 1985
Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
Arena: Rosemont Horizon
Attendance: 14000
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 07 Nov 1985

Matches

Adrian Adonis defeat Corporal Kirchner in a Wrestling Classic Tournament First Round Match
Match Time: 03:21
The Dynamite Kid defeat Nikolai Volkoff in a Wrestling Classic Tournament First Round Match
Match Time: 00:08
Randy Savage defeat Ivan Putski in a Wrestling Classic Tournament First Round Match
Match Time: 02:48
Ricky Steamboat defeat Davey Boy Smith in a Wrestling Classic Tournament First Round Match
Match Time: 02:55
The Junkyard Dog defeat The Iron Sheik in a Wrestling Classic Tournament First Round Match
Match Time: 03:26
Moondog Spot defeat Terry Funk in a Wrestling Classic Tournament First Round Match
Match Time: 00:27
Tito Santana defeat The Magnificent Muraco in a Wrestling Classic Tournament First Round Match
Match Time: 04:19
Paul Orndorff defeat Bob Orton in a Wrestling Classic Tournament First Round Match
Match Time: 06:30
The Dynamite Kid defeat Adrian Adonis in a Wrestling Classic Tournament Quarter Final Match
Match Time: 05:27
Randy Savage defeat Ricky Steamboat in a Wrestling Classic Tournament Quarter Final Match
Match Time: 03:19
The Junkyard Dog defeat Moondog Spot in a Wrestling Classic Tournament Quarter Final Match
Match Time: 00:45
Paul Orndorff Double Count Out Tito Santana in a Wrestling Classic Tournament Quarter Final Match
Match Time: 08:06
Hulk Hogan(C) defeat Roddy Piper in a WWE Title Match
Match Time: 07:14
Randy Savage defeat The Dynamite Kid in a Wrestling Classic Tournament Semi Final Match
Match Time: 04:52
The Junkyard Dog defeat Randy Savage in a Wrestling Classic Tournament Final Match
Match Time: 09:44