Series synopsis
WWF Wrestling Challenge is an American drama action & adventure television series that premiered on Syndication on September 6, 1986. It ended on August 27, 1995. It was created by Vince McMahon. It stars Scott Hall, Billy Pearl, Mark Thomas and Tony Roy.
The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.
Premise
The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Scott Hall as Razor Ramon
- Billy Pearl as Brian Walsh
- Mark Thomas as Mark Thomas
- Tony Roy as Tony Roy
- Accie Julius Connor as AC Connor
- Jerry Faith as Jerry Faith
- Solofa Fatu Jr. as Fatu
- Michael Seitz as Dok Hendrix
Supporting cast
- Troy Haste as Troy Haste
- Frederick Seawright as Brickhouse Brown
- Nicholas Barbieri as Nick Barberi
- Victor Lewis as Victor Lewis
- Chris Pallies as King Kong Bundy
- Larry Pfohl as Lex Luger
- Jim Dimitri as Jim Dimitri
- Matt Hardy as Matt Hardy
- Mark Canterbury as Henry O. Godwinn
- Jeff Libolt as Jeff Libolt
- Bill Weaver as Bill Weaver
- Jason Arhndt as Jason Arhndt
Guest cast
- Scott Hall as Razor Ramon
- Billy Pearl as Brian Walsh
- Mark Thomas as Mark Thomas
- Tony Roy as Tony Roy
- Accie Julius Connor as AC Connor
- Jerry Faith as Jerry Faith
- Solofa Fatu Jr. as Fatu
- Michael Seitz as Dok Hendrix
- Troy Haste as Troy Haste
- Frederick Seawright as Brickhouse Brown
- Nicholas Barbieri as Nick Barberi
- Victor Lewis as Victor Lewis
Episodes
This series spans 11 seasons with 469 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 17 | September 6, 1986 | December 27, 1986 |
| Season 2 | 52 | January 3, 1987 | December 27, 1987 |
| Season 3 | 52 | January 3, 1988 | December 25, 1988 |
| Season 4 | 53 | January 1, 1989 | December 31, 1989 |
| Season 5 | 52 | January 6, 1990 | December 30, 1990 |
| Season 6 | 52 | January 6, 1991 | December 29, 1991 |
| Season 7 | 52 | January 5, 1992 | December 27, 1992 |
| Season 8 | 52 | January 3, 1993 | December 26, 1993 |
| Season 9 | 52 | January 2, 1994 | December 25, 1994 |
| Season 10 | 35 | January 1, 1995 | August 27, 1995 |
| Season 11 | 0 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wrestling Challenge - Sep. 06, 1986 In the series premiere of Wrestling Challenge, Harley Race is crowned King of WWE. The British Bulldogs face The Moondogs. The U.S. Express take on Iron Mike Sharpe & The Magnificent Muraco. Adrian Adonis, Koko B. Ware and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff compete. Kamala dares to enter Jake "The Snake" Roberts' Snake Pit. |
September 6, 1986 |
| 2 |
Wrestling Challenge - Sep. 13, 1986 Tito Santana, Corporal Kirchner & Salvatore Bellomo face Hercules Hernandez, The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff. The Junkyard Dog & George "The Animal" Steele face Jimmy Jack & Hoss Funk. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and Kamala compete in the ring. Jake "The Snake" Roberts welcomes Hillbilly Jim into "The Snake Pit." |
September 13, 1986 |
| 3 |
Wrestling Challenge - Sep. 20, 1986 Intercontinental Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage faces Tony Garea. The Hart Foundation battle The Islanders. The Killer Bees take on Jack Foley & Terry Gibbs. "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff has a warning for WWE Champion Hulk Hogan on Jake "The Snake" Roberts' "Snake Pit." |
September 20, 1986 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wrestling Challenge - Jan. 03, 1987 Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenen present the year 1986 in review. Memorable moments include Andre the Giant's WrestleMania 2 victory, the crowning of Harley Race as "The King" and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat's injury at the hands of "Macho Man" Randy Savage. |
January 3, 1987 |
| 2 |
Wrestling Challenge - Jan. 10, 1987 The Killer Bees battle "Magnificent" Muraco & "Cowboy" Bob Orton in tag team action. Randy "Macho Man" Savage defends his Intercontinental Championship. Butch Reed targets Hulk Hogan on "The Snake Pit." |
January 10, 1987 |
| 3 |
Wrestling Challenge - Jan. 17, 1987 Dino Bravo joins forces with The Dream Team against Pedro Morales, Tito Santana & Hillbilly Jim. WWE President Jack Tunney celebrates Hulk Hogan's three-year WWE Title reign with a special award on "Piper's Pit." Butch Reed, The Can-Am Connection, The Honky Tonk Man and George "The Animal" Steele are in action. |
January 17, 1987 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wrestling Challenge 70 Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan host a look back at the year 1987. |
January 3, 1988 |
| 2 | Wrestling Challenge 71 | January 10, 1988 |
| 3 | Wrestling Challenge 72 | January 17, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wrestling Challenge 122 Gorilla and Heenan host the 1988 Year in Review special. |
January 1, 1989 |
| 2 | Wrestling Challenge 123 | January 8, 1989 |
| 3 | Wrestling Challenge 124 | January 15, 1989 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wrestling Challenge 175 • Hart Foundation vs. The Brooklyn Brawler and Conquistador 1 • Dino Bravo vs. Dale Wolfe • Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs. Craig Green • Andre The Giant and Haku vs. Demolition- From Superstars. • Hercules vs. John Justice • Randy Savage/Sherri Interview • The Rockers vs. Pat Rose and Arvil Hutto |
January 7, 1990 |
| 2 |
Wrestling Challenge 176 • Jake The Snake Roberts vs. George South • Brutus The Barber Beefcake vs. Tony Burton • Hacksaw Jim Duggan Interview • and more |
January 14, 1990 |
| 3 |
Wrestling Challenge 177 • Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. Bob Bradley • Andre the Giant and Haku vs. Lyn Wagner and Butch Stanley • Rick Martel vs. Mark Regan • Dusty Rhodes vs. John Justice • Big Bossman vs. Terry Bronson • Ultimate Warrior Interview • Powers of Pain vs. Reno Riggins and Mike Howell |
January 21, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrestling Challenge 227 | January 6, 1991 |
| 2 | Wrestling Challenge 228 | January 13, 1991 |
| 3 | Wrestling Challenge 229 | January 20, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrestling Challenge 279 | January 5, 1992 |
| 2 | Wrestling Challenge 280 | January 12, 1992 |
| 3 | Wrestling Challenge 281 | January 19, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrestling Challenge 331 | January 3, 1993 |
| 2 | Wrestling Challenge 332 | January 10, 1993 |
| 3 | Wrestling Challenge 333 | January 17, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrestling Challenge 383 | January 2, 1994 |
| 2 | Wrestling Challenge 384 | January 9, 1994 |
| 3 | Wrestling Challenge 385 | January 16, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrestling Challenge 435 | January 1, 1995 |
| 2 | Wrestling Challenge 436 | January 8, 1995 |
| 3 | Wrestling Challenge 437 | January 15, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 6, 1986 |
| Last aired | August 27, 1995 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 11:00:00 |