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WWF WrestleMania III - "Bigger! Better! Badder!"

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WrestleMania III: A Night to Remember at the Pontiac Silverdome

March 29th, 1987 - Pontiac, Michigan, USA

The Pontiac Silverdome played host to one of the most electrifying nights in professional wrestling history as WWE presented WrestleMania III. The sold-out crowd of 78,000 fans witnessed an unforgettable evening of action-packed matches, drama, and athleticism.

Match Report

  1. Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) vs. Bob Orton & Magnificent Muraco: A fast-paced tag team opener saw the Can-Am Connection emerge victorious, with Martel securing the pinfall in 5:37 minutes.
  2. Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules: The powerhouse Hercules was unable to overcome Billy Jack Haynes' determination, as both men ended up in a double count-out after 7:44 minutes of intense grappling.
  3. Haiti Kid, Hillbilly Jim & Little Beaver vs. King Kong Bundy, Little Tokyo & Lord Littlebrook: This six-man tag team match was all about the babyfaces coming together to take down the heels. The faces emerged victorious in 4:24 minutes, showcasing their unity and teamwork.
  4. King Harley Race vs. Junkyard Dog (Loser Must Kneel And Bow): In a hard-hitting contest, King Harley Race overcame the challenges of Junkyard Dog, forcing him to kneel and bow after 4:22 minutes of combat.
  5. The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake & Greg Valentine) vs. Rougeau Brothers (Jacques & Raymond): The Dream Team proved too strong for the Rougeau Brothers, securing the win in a relatively quick 4:03 minutes.
  6. Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis (Hair Vs. Hair): In this thrilling hair versus hair match, Roddy Piper outmaneuvered Adrian Adonis to claim victory after 6:54 minutes of intense battling.
  7. The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis & Jim Neidhart) vs. British Bulldogs & Tito Santana: This six-man tag team match saw The Hart Foundation demonstrate their teamwork and cohesion, defeating the opposition in a thrilling 8:52 minutes.
  8. Butch Reed vs. Koko B. Ware: A relatively short singles match ended with Butch Reed securing the win over Koko B. Ware after just 3:39 minutes of action.
  9. Ricky Steamboat vs. Randy Savage (WWE Intercontinental Title): The main event contender saw Ricky Steamboat outlast Randy Savage in an instant classic, successfully defending his WWE Intercontinental Championship after 12:01 minutes of grappling.
  10. Honky Tonk Man vs. Jake Roberts: In a singles match, Honky Tonk Man used his cunning and guile to outwit Jake Roberts, securing the win after 7:04 minutes of action.
  11. Nikolai Volkoff & Iron Sheik vs. The Killer Bees: This tag team match saw Nikolai Volkoff and Iron Sheik prove too strong for The Killer Bees, emerging victorious in a relatively quick 5:44 minutes.
  12. Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant (WWE Title): In the main event, Hulk Hogan faced off against the colossal Andre the Giant in a battle for the WWE Championship. Despite being significantly smaller than his opponent, Hogan demonstrated incredible strength and determination to overcome Andre, pinning him after 12:01 minutes of intense combat.

Conclusion

WrestleMania III was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling, featuring some of the greatest matches in WWE history. The sold-out crowd at the Pontiac Silverdome was treated to a spectacular display of athleticism and drama, with Hulk Hogan emerging victorious against Andre the Giant to retain his WWE Championship. This event will be remembered for years to come as one of the most iconic moments in professional wrestling.

Rating: 4.5/5

Recommendation: If you're looking for an event that showcases some of the best matches and storylines from the golden era of professional wrestling, then WrestleMania III is a must-watch. The main event between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant is particularly noteworthy, as it represents one of the most memorable moments in WWE history.

Card Details

  • Date: 29 Mar 1987
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Pontiac Silverdome
  • Attendance: 78000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 29 Mar 1987

Matches

  1. The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel and Tom Zenk) defeat Bob Orton and The Magnificent Muraco in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:37

  2. Billy Jack Haynes Double Count Out Hercules in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 07:44

  3. Haiti Kid, Hillbilly Jim and Little Beaver defeat King Kong Bundy, Little Tokyo and Lord Littlebrook in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 04:24

  4. King Harley Race defeat The Junkyard Dog in a Loser Must Kneel And Bow Match
    Match Time: 04:22

  5. The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine) defeat The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 04:03

  6. Roddy Piper defeat Adrian Adonis in a Hair Vs. Hair Match
    Match Time: 06:54

  7. The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis and Jim Neidhart) defeat The British Bulldogs and Tito Santana in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:52

  8. Butch Reed defeat Koko B. Ware in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 03:39

  9. Ricky Steamboat(C) defeat Randy Savage in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match

  10. The Honky Tonk Man defeat Jake Roberts in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 07:04

  11. Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron Sheik defeat The Killer Bees in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:44

  12. Hulk Hogan(C) defeat Andre The Giant in a WWE Title Match
    Match Time: 12:01

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