Series synopsis
WWF Superstars is an American action & adventure television series that premiered on WWE Network on September 6, 1986. It ended on January 7, 2001. It was created by Vince McMahon. It stars Roddy Piper, Vince McMahon, Ted DiBiase Sr. and Curt Hennig.
WWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.
Premise
WWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Roddy Piper as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
- Vince McMahon as Vince McMahon
- Ted DiBiase Sr. as "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase
- Curt Hennig as Mr. Perfect
- James Ray Hart as Jimmy Hart
- Aurelian Smith Jr. as Jake "The Snake" Roberts
- Jim Neidhart as Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart
- Jerry Lawler as Jerry "The King" Lawler
Supporting cast
- Gene Okerlund as "Mean" Gene Okerlund
- Jesse Ventura as Jesse "The Body" Ventura
- Bruno Sammartino as Bruno Sammartino
- Michael Hickenbottom
Guest cast
- Jim Hellwig
- Bret Hart
- Hulk Hogan
- Randy Poffo as "Macho Man" Randy Savage
- Octavio López Arreola as Cibernetico
- Philippe Lafond as Philip Lafon
- Doug Furnas
- Tom Brandi as Salvatore Sincere
- Matt Hardy
- Paul Levesque as Hunter Hearst Helmsley
- Charles Scaggs as Flash Funk
- Mark Calaway as Undertaker
Episodes
This series spans 16 seasons with 604 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 17 | September 6, 1986 | December 27, 1986 |
| Season 2 | 52 | January 3, 1987 | December 26, 1987 |
| Season 3 | 53 | January 1, 1988 | December 31, 1988 |
| Season 4 | 52 | January 6, 1989 | December 30, 1989 |
| Season 5 | 52 | January 5, 1990 | December 29, 1990 |
| Season 6 | 52 | January 4, 1991 | December 28, 1991 |
| Season 7 | 52 | January 2, 1992 | December 26, 1992 |
| Season 8 | 52 | January 2, 1993 | December 25, 1993 |
| Season 9 | 53 | January 1, 1994 | December 31, 1994 |
| Season 10 | 52 | January 7, 1995 | December 30, 1995 |
| Season 11 | 52 | January 6, 1996 | December 29, 1996 |
| Season 12 | 10 | January 5, 1997 | March 9, 1997 |
| Season 13 | 1 | January 3, 1998 | January 4, 1998 |
| Season 14 | 52 | January 2, 1999 | December 26, 1999 |
| Season 15 | 1 | January 1, 2000 | January 2, 2000 |
| Season 16 | 1 | January 6, 2001 | January 7, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
September 6, 1986 - Superstars of Wrestling #1 1986/09/06 – Superstars Of Wrestling # 1 01. Ricky Steamboat & Sivi Afi vs. Roger Kirby & Terry Gibbs 02. Hart Foundation vs. Koko B. Ware & Paul Roma 03. Cousin Luke & Hillbilly Jim vs. Pete Doherty & Ron Shaw 04. Kamala vs. Tommy Sharpe 05. Rougeau Brothers vs. Bob Bradley & Mike Fever 06. Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy vs. Corporal Kirchner & SD Jones |
September 6, 1986 |
| 2 |
September 13, 1986 - Superstars of Wrestling #2 1986/09/13 – Superstars Of Wrestling # 2 01. Paul Orndorff vs. Sivi Afi 02. Sika vs. Don Driggers 03. The Islanders vs. The Moondogs 04. WWF Intercontinental Title: Randy Savage vs. Troy Martin 05. Big Machine & Giant Machine & Super Machine vs. Al Navarro & JJ Jackson & Rick Hunter 06. WWF World Tag Team Titles: British Bulldogs vs. Jack Foley & Les Thornton |
September 13, 1986 |
| 3 |
September 20, 1986 - Superstars of Wrestling #3 1986/09/20 – Superstars Of Wrestling # 3 01. American Express (Danny Spivey & Mike Rotundo) vs. Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake & Greg Valentine) 02. George Steele & Junkyard Dog vs. Steve Lombardi & Tony Nardo 03. Hercules Hernandez & Nikolai Volkoff & Iron Sheik vs. Billy Jack Haynes & Mario Mancini & Nick Kiniski 04. Jake Roberts vs. Tony Garea 05. Killer Bees vs. Jack Kruger & Joe Mirto 06. Magnificent Muraco vs. Lanny Poffo |
September 20, 1986 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
January 3, 1987 - Superstars of Wrestling #18 1986 Year in Review |
January 3, 1987 |
| 2 |
January 10, 1987 - Superstars of Wrestling #19 WWE – 1987/01/10 – SUPERSTARS OF WRESTLING # 19 01. George “The Animal” Steele & Junkyard Dog & Billy Jack Haynes vs. Alex Martin & Mike Yucca & Tim Patterson 02. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff vs. The British Bulldogs 03. Piper’s Pit (w/ Randy Savage & Elizabeth) 04. Hercules vs. Alex Knight 05. Jake Roberts vs. Billy Anderson 06. The Rougeau Brothers vs. Jack Kruger & Kevin Collins 07. Outback Jack Promo 08. Butch Reed vs. Reggie Parks |
January 10, 1987 |
| 3 |
January 17, 1987 - Superstars of Wrestling #20 WWE – 1987/01/17 – SUPERSTARS OF WRESTLING # 20 01. Ricky Steamboat vs. Barry O 02. Kamala vs. Don Driggers 03. Demolition vs. Salvatore Bellomo & Mario Mancini 04. Piper’s Pit (w/ Jack Tunney & Hulk Hogan) 05. Hercules vs. Jim Parks 06. “Iron” Mike Sharpe & Terry Gibbs vs. The Killer Bees |
January 17, 1987 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Superstars of Wrestling 70 WWE – 1988/01/02 – SUPERSTARS OF WRESTLING # 70 1987 Year in Review |
January 2, 1988 |
| 2 |
Superstars of Wrestling 71 WWE – 1988/01/09 – SUPERSTARS OF WRESTLING # 71 01. The Islanders vs. Jerry Grey vs. Lanny Poffo 02. Jake Roberts vs. Wellington Wilkins Jr. 03. Dino Bravo vs. Scott Casey 04. Sam Houston vs. Terry Gibbs 05. Butch Reed vs. Sivi Afi 06. Demolition vs. Jim Evans & Mike Richards |
January 9, 1988 |
| 3 |
Superstars of Wrestling 72 WWE – 1988/01/16 – SUPERSTARS OF WRESTLING # 72 01. WWF World Tag Titles: Strike Force vs. Dusty Wolfe & Iron Mike Sharpe 02. Greg Valentine vs. Van Horne 03. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Tiger Chung Lee 04. Ron Bass vs. Rex King 05. British Bulldogs vs. Brian Costello & Gino Carabello 06. Ted DiBiase vs. Brady Boone |
January 16, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Superstars Of Wrestling 123 1989/01/07 – Superstars Of Wrestling # 123 01. WWF World Tag Titles: Demolition vs. Iron Mike Sharpe & Rusty Brooks 02. Ted DiBiase vs. Scott Casey 03. Jake Roberts vs. Pete Sanchez 04. Big Bossman vs. Bill Mulkey 05. Brain Busters vs. George South & Tim Horner 06. Hart Foundation vs. Rhythm And Blues |
January 7, 1989 |
| 2 |
Superstars of Wrestling 124 1989/01/14 – Superstars Of Wrestling # 124 01. The Rockers vs. Rusty Riddle & Trent Knight 02. King Haku vs. Jose Luis Rivera 03. WWF Intercontinental Title: Ultimate Warrior vs. Jose Estrada 04. Dino Bravo vs. Omar Atlas |
January 14, 1989 |
| 3 |
Superstars of Wrestling 125 1989/01/21 – Superstars Of Wrestling # 125 01. Jim Duggan vs. Rusty Riddle 02. Bushwhackers vs. Jerry Price & Tom Stone 03. Rick Rude vs. Josh Stroud 04. Powers Of Pain vs. Johnny Ziegler & Reno Riggins 05. Rick Martel vs. Barry Horowitz 06. Randy Savage vs. Akeem |
January 21, 1989 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superstars of Wrestling 175 | January 6, 1990 |
| 2 | Superstars of Wrestling 176 | January 13, 1990 |
| 3 | Superstars of Wrestling 177 | January 20, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superstars of Wrestling 227 | January 5, 1991 |
| 2 | Superstars of Wrestling 228 | January 12, 1991 |
| 3 | Superstars of Wrestling 229 | January 19, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superstars of Wrestling 279 | January 4, 1992 |
| 2 | Superstars of Wrestling 280 | January 11, 1992 |
| 3 | Superstars of Wrestling 281 | January 18, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Superstars - Jan. 02, 1993 Mr. Perfect battles The Berzerker. Yokozuna, Crush and more in action. Bobby Heenan announces Narcissus' impending arrival. Doink attacks Marty Jannetty. Several Superstars declare for the 1993 Royal Rumble Match. |
January 2, 1993 |
| 2 |
Superstars - Jan. 09, 1993 The Steiner Brothers make their WWE debut. Kamala dumps Kim Chee and Harvey Wippleman. The maniacal clown Doink laughs about his attacks. The Undertaker buries another opponent in preparation of facing Damien Demento on the premiere episode of Monday Night Raw. Lance Cassidy, Bam Bam Bigelow and more compete in the ring. |
January 9, 1993 |
| 3 |
Superstars - Jan. 16, 1993 Doink brutally attacks Crush. WWE Champion Bret "Hit Man" Hart has a harsh warning for Razor Ramon as "The Bad Guy" competes in the ring. Shawn Michaels speaks confidently about his upcoming match against Marty Jannetty. Tatanka and more in action. |
January 16, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Superstars - Jan. 01, 1994 Lex Luger faces Quebecer Jacques. Intercontinental Champion Razor Ramon addresses Royal Rumble challenger I.R.S. |
January 1, 1994 |
| 2 |
Superstars - Jan. 08, 1994 Paul Bearer and Undertaker deliver a message to WWE Champion Yokozuna. WWE President Jack Tunney announces the final participants in the Royal Rumble Match. Intercontinental Champion Razor Ramon, Bret Hart and Jeff Jarrett are in action. Doink and Dink get the upper hand on Bam Bam Bigelow and Luna Vachon. |
January 8, 1994 |
| 3 |
Superstars - Jan 15, 1994 The Undertaker builds what Yokozuna fears most. Lex Luger battles the massive Bastion Booger. Bret Hart commits himself to tag team action. |
January 15, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Superstars - Jan. 07, 1995 Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly & 1-2-3 Kid take on Well Dunn in the Tag Team Title Tournament. King Kong Bundy visits "The Heartbreak Hotel." Mantaur makes his WWE debut. Mabel, The British Bulldog and Bob Backlund in action. |
January 7, 1995 |
| 2 |
Superstars - Jan. 14, 1995 Tag Team Championship Tournament continues as The Headshrinkers face Bam Bam Bigelow & Tatanka while Bob "Spark Plug" Holly & 1-2-3 Kid battle The Heavenly Bodies. A special interview with WWE Champion Diesel. |
January 14, 1995 |
| 3 |
Superstars - Jan. 21, 1995 Jeff Jarrett sends a warning to Intercontinental Champion Razor Ramon. Bret "Hit Man" Hart checks into Shawn Michaels' "Heartbreak Hotel." Aldo Montoya, Henry Godwinn and Adam Bomb compete in the ring. |
January 21, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Superstars - Jan. 06, 1996 Mr. Perfect interviews Razor Ramon. Skip has Rad Radford seeing double. The Million Dollar Man has found the new Million Dollar Champion. Superstars showcases an encore presentation of the Casket Match between The Undertaker and King Mabel from In Your House. |
January 6, 1996 |
| 2 |
Superstars - Jan. 13, 1996 Goldust battles Barry Horowitz. Intercontinental Champion Razor Ramon faces Jeff Hardy. Jeff Jarrett, Duke "The Dumpster" Droese and more are in action. |
January 13, 1996 |
| 3 |
Superstars - Jan. 20, 1996 Diesel collides with Isaac Yankem D.D.S. in a colossal showdown. Sid teams with 1-2-3 Kid to take on Aldo Montoya & Avatar. The Ringmaster faces Scott Taylor. |
January 20, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Superstars - Jan 05, 1997 The Undertaker fights The Goon. Relive the premiere of Shotgun Saturday Night, and the face-to-face between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart. |
January 5, 1997 |
| 2 |
Superstars - Jan 12, 1997 Bret "Hit Man" Hart battles The Sultan. Goldust contends with The Executioner. Ahmed Johnson can't wait to get his hands on Faarooq. |
January 12, 1997 |
| 3 |
Superstars - Jan 19, 1997 Dok Hendrix and Todd Pettengill preview the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble 1997 andrecap Shotgun Saturday Night in San Antonio. |
January 19, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WWF Superstars 591 | January 4, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WWF Superstars 643 | January 3, 1999 |
| 2 | WWF Superstars 644 | January 10, 1999 |
| 3 | WWF Superstars 645 | January 17, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WWF Superstars 695 | January 2, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WWF Superstars 748 | January 7, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | WWE Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 6, 1986 |
| Last aired | January 7, 2001 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |