Wrestlemania VI: "The Ultimate Challenge"
Date: April 1, 1990
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Arena: The SkyDome
Attendance: 67,678
Koko B. Ware vs. Rick "The Model" Martel
Welcome to Wrestlemania VI! The Bird Man, Koko B. Ware is on his way to the ring to start off the night with a match against Rick "The Model" Martel in this one on one match. Koko has his bird in his corner and while the referee checks out the boots of Koko B. Ware, Rick Martel attacks him to start off the contest. Not too long after the match starts, Rick Martel gets the boston crab on Koko to get the win.
Winner - Rick "The Model" Martel
Sean Mooney is with Demolition, and Ax says that he is going to stand back and look at Andre the Giant and yell timber! Smash says that he would like to tie Andre to his traylor and drive him straight off a cliff and watch him smash into smithereens. Demolition are going for the WWF Tag Team Champions, and Ax says they are out to demolish and destroy!
World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championship Match
Demolition vs. The Colossal Connection (c)
Haku and Andre the Giant are in the ring, and they are the WWF Tag Team Champions, and they are going against Demolition with the belts on the line. Right when Demolition gets in the ring, Andre and Haku attack Demolition to start off the contest. Andre holds one of the members of Demolition for Haku to kick, but the Demolition member moves out of the way and Haku kicks Andre in the face and Andre gets tied up in the ropes when he falls down. From there, Demolition gives Haku their finishing move to win the match and become the new World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champions. Bobby Heenan gets in the ring extremely angry and he yells at Andre the Giant, and Bobby slaps Andre right across the face. Andre the Giant grabs Bobby Heenan by the shirt and yells in the face of him and the two argue and Andre slaps Bobby across the face a number of times! Andre then kicks Bobby Heenan out of the ring and Haku gets in the ring and gets ready to kick Andre, but Andre catches the foot of Haku and chops away on Haku. Andre gives Haku a head butt, and he is down and out of the ring.
Winners and new WWF Tag Team Champions, Demolition
Mean Gene is backstage with Jimmy Hart and Earthquake. Jimmy says that all the scientists in the world are prediction an earth quake, and Earthquake says that even the strongest buildings can crumble to the devastation of an earth quake. Earthquake says that he is going to knock the foundations right out from under the feet of Hercules. Earthquake says that the only thing that will be left standing is him, and that's the only natural disaster in the World Wrestling Federation.
Hercules vs. Earthquake
Hercules is on his way to the ring and he is going against Earthquake in this next one on one match. Hercules has his chain in hand. Jimmy Hart accompanies Earthquake to the ring, and the Quake is tipping the scales at 468 pounds. Earthquake tries to attack Hercules from behind to start off the match, but Hercules was ready for him, so he moved out of the way. The two battle back and forth and Hercules tries to go for the back breaker on Earthquake, but Earthquake battled out of it. From there, Earthquake gave Hercules a huge elbow drop and then did the Earthquake drop off the ropes to get the win. After the match is over, Earthquake gives the Earthquake drop one more time.
Winner - Earthquake
An interview with the first lady of the World Wrestling Federation, Elizabeth is shown. Rona talks to Elizabeth and Rona asks Elizabeth where she has been, because she hasn't been active in the WWF. Elizabeth says her participation with the WWF as of late has been away from the ring, and she says she doesn't want to disappoint her fans. Elizabeth says that there has been some times while she was at ring side where she could help, but she didn't want to get hurt. Elizabeth says that she has thought about nothing else but returning to ringside, and if she returns to the ringside area, she'll be far more active than ever.
Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake vs. Mr. Perfect
Brutus Beefcake is on his way to the ring and he is set for a one on one match against the Mr. Perfect. The Genius is in the corner of Mr. Perfect, and to start off the match, Mr. Perfect attacks Brutus as he's taking off his gear. Mr. Perfect works on Brutus in the corner in the early goings and Brutus reveres Perfect into the corner and hammers away on him with some of his own blows. Brutus signals for the sleeper hold, and while the referee is distracted by the Genius, Mr. Perfect hits Brutus Beefcake with the scroll of the Genius. Not too long after that, Brutus gives Mr. Perfect a sling shot right into the post and then pins him to win the match. After the match is over, Brutus celebrates his win and signals that he is going to cut the hair of Mr. Perfect. The Genius gets the clippers so he can't do so and he starts to leave, but Brutus gets out of the ring and gets a hold of the Genius. Brutus brings the Genius back to the ring and then he puts the sleeper on him and then cuts his hair!
Winner - Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper vs. Bad News Brown
Footage from the Royal Rumble is shown when Bad News Brown and Roddy Piper got in a fight and some more history between the two wrestlers is shown. Roddy Piper is now on his way to the ring, and he's got himself half painted black. Bad News Brown and Roddy Piper don't lock it up to start off the match, this one is going to be a brawl! The two fight back and forth and Roddy Piper gets a glove out of his tights and puts it on and he hits Bad News Brown across the face with it a number of times. Roddy and Bad News fight to the outside of the ring, and Bad News goes to punch Piper, but Piper moves out of the way and Bad News punches the post, instead. Roddy Piper gets a chair and goes to hit Bad News with it, and the referee calls for the bell. It looks like both of these guys may have been counted out. A number of WWF officials come to the ring to break up the fight.
Winner - Double count out
Nikolai Volkoff and Boris Zookoff are shown, and they are with a guy who is playing the piano and he is going to be playing the Russian National Anthem. The guy plays other things on the piano, instead of the National Anthem, and he claims that he is warming up to play. All of the sudden, you hear a toilet flush and Boris and Nikolai get very angry at that.
The Hart Foundation vs. Boris Zookoff and Nikolai Volkoff
Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart are on their way to the ring and they are set for tag team action against Nikolai Volkoff and Boris Zookoff. Before the match starts, Nikolai requests that everyone rises to respect his singing of the Soviet National Anthem. Nikolai starts to sing it and the fans boo it and the Hart Foundation attacks Nikolai and Boris from behind while he is singing! It's obvious that they didn't like the singing, neither. The Hart Foundation double team the two and they give Boris their finishing move to get the win.
Winners - the Hart Foundation
Tito Santana vs. the Barbarian
Tito Santana is on his way to the ring and he is going against the Barbarian in this one on one match. The two lock up to start off the match and the Barbarian backs Tito into the corner as Bobby Heenan looks on from the outside of the ring as the Barbarian's manager. Tito gets the flying forearm on the Barbarian and Bobby Heenan puts the foot of the Barbarian on the rope so the count has to be stopped. The Barbarian goes to the top rope and gives Tito Santana one hell of a clothesline to get the win.
Winner - the Barbarian
Sean Mooney is with Dusty Rhodes and Saphire, and Dusty says that you ain't going to see no common man coming to the ring, nor are you going to see some Sweet Saphire coming to the ring pretending to be queen. You are going to see two people who mean business when they hit the ring.
Mixed Tag Team Match
Saphire and Dusty Rhodes vs. Macho Man and Sherri
Sherri and the Macho Man are on their way to the ring, and they are teaming up in a mixed tag team match against Dusty Rhodes and Saphire. Dusty Rhodes gets on the mic and says that he's got something for Savage tonight, and he and Saphire know what Savage is missing, and that's the crowned jewel, the first lady of wrestling, Miss Elizabeth! Elizabeth comes to the ring to the music of Randy Savage and it looks like she is going to be at ringside for this contest. The match is on, and if Sherri is in the ring, Dusty can't be in there. The men have to go against the men, and the women have to go against the women. The two teams battle in a back and forth match and Saphire pins Sherri to win the contest. After the match, Savage tries to attack Dusty, but Dusty stops him with a right hand to the face.
Winners - Saphire and Dusty Rhodes
Mean Gene is with Hulk Hogan, and Hogan says that Mean Gene doesn't have to remind him that he is going to face the Ultimate Warrior at Sky Dome. Hogan says that he saw the greatest arena of all time when he saw Sky Dome, and that's where the Ultimate Challenge will take place. Hogan says Hulkamania is running wild like it's never run before. Hogan says that when the Warrior feels the energy throughout the arena, that is Hogan's people. Hogan says when he gets the Warrior down on his knees, he is going to ask the Warrior a question, and that's if he wants to live forever. If the answer is yes, he can save him and all the little Warriors. Hogan says that he has to prove one thing to all the Hulkamaniacs out there. It's not whether you win or lose, the only thing that matters is what kind of winner or loser you are.
Sean Mooney is with the Intercontinental Champion, the Ultimate Warrior, and the Warrior tells Sean that he doesn't deserve to breathe the same air that he and Hogan does. The Warrior asks if Hogan wants his ideas and beliefs to live forever. The Warrior says that physically, none of us can live forever, but the ideas and beliefs that Hogan gave the Warriors can live through him.
The Rockers vs. The Orient Express
Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty, the Rockers are on their way to the ring and they are set for tag team action here tonight! They are going against the Orient Express in tag team action and Tanaka and Marty start off the match up in the ring. Mr. Fuji is in the corner of the Orient Express and Marty Jannetty gets on the outside of the ring and goes to hit Fuji with his cane but one of the members of the Orient Express comes around and hits Marty in the face with some salt. Marty is blinded, and he hasn't a clue where he is going, and he walks over the railing into the fans. The referee counts Marty Jannetty out of the ring and the Orient Express get the win by count out.
Winners as a result of a count out, the Orient Express
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Dino Bravo
Dino Bravo is on his way to the ring and he's got the Earthquake with him. He is going against "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan in a one on one match. Jimmy Hart is also in the corner of Dino Bravo, and he's got the megaphone in hand and he's talking through it to Dino Bravo as the match goes on. The two battle back and forth and Hacksaw goes for the clothesline but he turns around and grabs Earthquake instead. Meanwhile, Jimmy Hart throws the megaphone into the ring for Dino to use, but while the referee is trying to get Earthquake off the apron, Jim Duggan gets his two by four and hits Dino with it and then pins him for the win. After the match, Earthquake beats up on Jim Duggan in the ring and then gives him the Earthquake drop, three times!
Winner - "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan
Mean Gene is with Jake Roberts, and Jake says that he is at Wrestlemania, and it's the biggest match of Ted Dibiase's career. Why? Because everything he stands for is on the line, and Jake says that all Dibiase has to do to get the Million Dollar belt back is to get through he and Damien. Jake says that Ted Dibiase made fun of people and Jake says it's his turn to make Dibiase beg and get down on his hands and knees. Jake says this time, Ted is the one who will be humbled.
Million Dollar Championship Match
Jake "The Snake" Roberts vs. The Million Dollar Man, Ted Dibiase (c)
Ted Dibiase is now in the ring with Virgil, and he is going against Jake Roberts in this next match up. The two lock it up to start the match, and Ted Dibiase bails out of the ring in the early goings, but Jake goes right after him and puts him back in the ring. Ted Dibiase gets the Million Dollar Dream on Jake Roberts, and Jake does his best to get to the ropes. Jake gets to the ropes, and the referee breaks the hold as the match continues. Jake signals for the DDT, but Virgil pulls Jake to the outside of the ring. Jake gives Virgil a body slam on the outside of the ring, and Ted Dibiase follows Jake to the outside and puts the Million Dollar Dream on him. Jake gets whipped into the post and Virgil tosses Ted into the ring as the referee counts Jake out of the ring. After the match, Jake gets in the ring and beats up on both Virgil and Ted Dibiase. Virgil grabs the Million Dollar belt and gets out of the ring with it and runs backstage with it while Jake gives Ted the DDT in the ring! Jake goes to put the snake on Ted Dibiase, but Virgil comes back to the ring and stops him from doing so.
Winner by count out and still Million Dollar Champion, Ted Dibiase
Sean Mooney is with the Big Bossman, and the Big Bossman says that Ted Dibiase is scum, he may be rich scum, but he's scum, none the less. The Big Bossman says that he may be poor, but he's proud to walk to the ring without a skinny punk-like manager by his side. The Bossman says he is proud to wear the badge, but most of all, he's proud to be an American!
Akeem vs. The Big Bossman
Akeem is headed to the ring, and he's set for a one on one match against his former tag team partner in the Big Bossman. Slick is in the corner of Akeem. When the Big Bossman comes to the ring, he gets attacked by Ted Dibiase who was still at ringside for his match. Ted gives the Bossman a body slam on the outside of the ring and then rams him into the steel ring post. The match hasn't officially started yet, so the referee can't disqualify Akeem. The Big Bossman gets in the ring and the match officially starts. Akeem hammers away on the Big Bossman as the Bossman was weakened by Ted Dibiase. The Big Bossman eventually fights back and he gives Akeem the Bossman Slam to get the win. After the match, Slick gets in the ring and the Bossman gets a hold of him and he gives him a right hand right to the chest.
Winner - The Big Bossman
The ring announcer introduces Rhythm and Blues to the ring, and they are here to debut their new song. Greg Valentine and the Honky Tonk Man get in the ring with their Honkettes and the Honky Tonk Man gets on the mic and requests that the music be turned on. The Honky Tonk Man and the Honkettes sing the new song as Greg plays the guitar. After they finish singing the song, the Bushwackers show up at ringside and they get in the ring and Rhythm and Blues scatter and leave. The Bushwackers destroy the guitars of Rhythm and Blues in the middle of the ring.
"Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka
"Ravishing" Rick Rude and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan are on their way to the ring, and Rick Rude is set to go against the "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. Rick Rude attacks Jimmy Snuka from behind to start off the match and Jimmy fires back and then he poses like Rick Rude usually does. Jimmy Snuka goes off the second rope with a head butt, but he misses and when both men get back to their feet, Rick Rude puts the Rude Awakening on Jimmy Snuka to get the win.
Winner - "Ravishing" Rick Rude
World Wrestling Federation Championship Match
The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hulk Hogan (c)
The World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Champion is on his way to the ring, and he is going against Hulk Hogan in this one on one match, and this is a title for title match! The winner of this match is going to go home with two belts, assuming that a clean win goes down. Remember, here in the World Wrestling Federation, titles can not change hands on a count out or a disqualification. When Hogan gets in the ring, the two athletes stand face to face and they both give their respective belts to the referee. The two exchange words and the match starts off with a shove from the Ultimate Warrior. Hogan was surprised at the fact, and he shoved the Warrior back. The two lock it up and the Warrior shoves Hogan into the turnbuckle, and you gotta wonder who has more power in this contest! The match goes on, and Hogan gets clothes lined to the outside of the ring, and when he landed, he hurt his knee, and he limps on the outside of the ring as the referee makes the count. The Ultimate Warrior goes to the outside of the ring and he stomps on Hogan's knee to capitalize. The Ultimate Warrior throws Hogan back into the ring, and the two continue to battle. The referee gets knocked down while the match is going on, and the Ultimate Warrior goes off the top rope and gives Hulk Hogan a double ax handle. The referee eventually gets back up and the Warrior and Hogan battle to the outside of the ring and they get back in the ring and the Ultimate Warrior gives Hogan the gorilla press slam followed by the big splash and he pins Hogan for a two count. At that point, Hulk Hogan Hulks up and he's almost invincible now! Hogan gives the Warrior the big boot and he goes for the leg drop, but he misses. The Ultimate Warrior gives Hulk Hogan the big splash to get the win and become the new WWF Champion! After the match is over, Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior celebrate the Warrior's win together.
Winner and new WWF Champion, The Ultimate Warrior
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