WWF Championship Wrestling (1980)

Name: WWF Championship Wrestling
Rating: 6.0

Rating: 6.0

Synopsis

The first nationally syndicated WWE television series, Championship Wrestling features numerous WWE Hall of Famers and Legends in action.

First Air Date: 1980-01-12

Last Air Date: 1981-05-02

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 60

Created By: Vince McMahon

Networks: Syndication

Top Cast

Vince McMahon as Vince McMahon (Commentator)
Joe McHugh as Joe McHugh (Ring Announcer)
Ernie Roth as The Grand Wizard of Wrestling (Manager)
Freddie Blassie as Freddie Blassie (Manager)
Pat Patterson as Pat Patterson (Commentator)
Louis Albano as Captain Lou Albano (Manager)
José Estrada Sr. as Jose Estrada
José A. Rivera as Steve King
Bruno Sammartino as Bruno Sammartino (Commentator)
Anthony White as "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas

Seasons

None (1980)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan. 12, 1980 (1980-01-12)

Hulk Hogan battles Angelo Gomez & Johnny Rivera in a Handicap Match. Larry Zbyszko takes on Jojo Andrews. The Samoans are in tag team action.
Ep. 2: WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan. 19, 1980 (1980-01-19)

Ken Patera faces Angelo Gomez. The Samoans take on Dominic DeNucci & Johnny Rivera in tag team action. Pat Patterson, Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund are in action.
Ep. 3: WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb. 02, 1980 (1980-02-02)

Steve King faces Bobby Duncum. Bruno Sammartino collides with Larry Zbyszko. Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson battles Jose Estrada. Hulk Hogan takes on Angelo Gomez.
Ep. 4: WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb. 16, 1980 (1980-02-16)

Larry Zbyszko battles Mike Masters. John Buford & Dominik DeNucci face The Samoans. Ken Patera takes on Steve King & Charlie Brown in a Handicap Match. Hulk Hogan clashes with Bill Berger.
Ep. 5: WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb. 23, 1980 (1980-02-23)

Tony Atlas battles BB Coleman. Larry Zbyszko goes head-to-head with Bill Berger. Ivan Putski puts his power on display against Ron Lee.
Ep. 6: WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar. 01, 1980 (1980-03-01)

Hulk Hogan puts on a dominating display against Manny Siaca. The Samoans clash with Steve King & Mike Masters. Ken Patera faces John Buford. WWE Tag Team Champions Ivan Putski & Tito Santana are in action.
Ep. 7: WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar. 15, 1980 (1980-03-15)

"Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe takes on Steve King. Johnny Rodz battles Angelo Gomez. Ken Patera faces Mike Masters in singles action.
Ep. 8: WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar 22, 1980 (1980-03-22)

Hulk Hogan faces Mike Masters. Johnny Rodz joins forces with Baron Mikel Scicluna to take on Pat Patterson & Rene Goulet.
Ep. 9: WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar. 29, 1980 (1980-03-29)

Hulk Hogan goes head-to-head with Angelo Gomez. Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson is in non-title action. Tor Kamata clashes with Steve King. Charlie Brown faces the intimidating Ox Baker.
Ep. 10: WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr. 12, 1980 (1980-04-12)

Andre the Giant puts his historic power on display in a Handicap Match. Hulk Hogan continues to dominate. Johnny Rodz clashes with Dominic DeNucci.
Ep. 11: WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr. 19, 1980 (1980-04-19)

WWE Champion Bob Backlund takes on Jose Estrada in an Exhibition Match. Ken Patera collides with Rene Goulet. Tor Kamata faces Mike Masters. Tony Atlas clashes with Billy Coleman.
Ep. 12: WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr 26, 1980 (1980-04-26)

Pat Patterson faces Jose Estrada. Johnny Rodz battles Rene Goulet. Tony Atlas gives an inside look at his intense training regimen.
Ep. 13: WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 03, 1980 (1980-05-03)

Tony Atlas battles Frank Monroe. Larry Zbyszko faces Joe Mascara. Former WWE Champion Pedro Morales clashes against Jose Estrada. Dominic DeNucci & Rene Goulet are in tag team action.
Ep. 14: WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 10, 1980 (1980-05-10)

Harley Race battles Frankie Williams. Vince McMahon interviews The Grand Wizard and new Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera. Tor Kamata looks to continue his undefeated streak.
Ep. 15: WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 17, 1980 (1980-05-17)

Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera faces Dominic DeNucci. WWE Tag Team Champions The Wild Samoans clash with Rene Goulet & Angelo Gomez in non-title action.
Ep. 16: WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 24, 1980 (1980-05-24)

Tony Atlas, Harley Race and Pedro Morales are all in action. Rick McGraw clashes with Larry Sharpe. El Olympico faces Larry Zbyszko.
Ep. 17: WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 31, 1980 (1980-05-31)

WWE Tag Team Champions The Wild Samoans battle Rene Goulet & Jim Duggan in a non-title showdown. Pedro Morales faces Jose Estrada. Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera is in action.
Ep. 18: WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 07, 1980 (1980-06-07)

Hulk Hogan looks to continue his undefeated streak. Rene Goulet joins forces with Pat Patterson to take on Davey O'Hannon & Jose Estrada. Larry Zbyszko draws the ire of Bruno Sammartino.
Ep. 19: WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 14, 1980 (1980-06-14)

Pedro Morales battles the intimidating Baron Mikel Scicluna. Tony Atlas faces Ron Shaw. Intercontinental Champion Champion Ken Patera, WWE Tag Team Champions The Wild Samoans and Harley Race are in action.
Ep. 20: WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 21, 1980 (1980-06-21)

Ken Patera confronts Tony Atlas. Dominic DeNucci & Rene Goulet take on Mark Pole & Frank Monroe. Larry Zbyszko, Pedro Morales and Rick McGraw are in action.
Ep. 21: WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 28, 1980 (1980-06-28)

Tony Atlas and Ken Patera put their strength to the test in an arm wrestling contest. Ivan Putski faces Moose Monroe. Larry Zbyszko battles Angelo Gomez. Fred Blassie and Hulk Hogan share their thoughts on Andre the Giant.
Ep. 22: WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 05, 1980 (1980-07-05)

Hulk Hogan looks to continue his dominance. Dominic DeNucci & Rene Goulet face Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada. Pedro Morales, Harley Race and Pat Patterson are in action.
Ep. 23: WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 12, 1980 (1980-07-12)

Bruno Sammartino and Larry Zbyszko weigh in ahead of their legendary clash at Shea Stadium. Pedro Morales takes on Jose Estrada. Tony Atlas and Ken Patera face off in an arm wrestling contest.
Ep. 24: WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 19, 1980 (1980-07-19)

Hulk Hogan battles Ron Shaw. Andre the Giant faces two opponents in a Handicap Match. Pat Patterson & Rene Goulet take on Jose Estrada & Kid Sharkey.
Ep. 25: WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 26, 1980 (1980-07-26)

Hulk Hogan, Rick Martel and Larry Zbyszko are in action. Bob Backlund & Pedro Morales join forces to take on Tor Kamata & Jose Estrada. The Wild Samoans face Rick McGraw & Rene Goulet.
Ep. 26: WWF Championship Wrestling - Aug. 09, 1980 (1980-08-09)

WWE Champion Bob Backlund faces Johnny Rodz in a non-title bout. The Wild Samoans take on Rene Goulet & Rick McGraw in tag team action. Vince McMahon interviews Andre the Giant.
Ep. 27: WWF Championship Wrestling - Aug 16, 1980 (1980-08-16)

Sgt. Slaughter makes a lasting impression. Tony Garea clashes with Jose Estrada. The Hangman faces Rene Goulet.
Ep. 28: WWF Championship Wrestling - Aug. 23, 1980 (1980-08-23)

Ernie Ladd faces two opponents in a Handicap Match. Sgt. Slaughter, Ken Patera and Tony Atlas are in action.
Ep. 29: WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 06, 1980 (1980-09-06)

Rene Goulet & Tony Garea take on Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada. Ken Patera faces Frankie Williams. Tony Atlas battles Baron Mikel Scicluna.
Ep. 30: WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 13, 1980 (1980-09-13)

Sgt. Slaughter battles Angelo Gomez. Pedro Morales clashes with Jose Estrada. Rick Martel & Dominic DeNucci face The Wild Samoans. Tony Garea & Rene Goulet take on Black Demon & Sylvano Sousa.
Ep. 31: WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 20, 1980 (1980-09-20)

The Wild Samoans battle Rene Goulet & Tony Garea in the Tag Team Title Tournament Finals. Ken Patera comes face-to-face with Pedro Morales.
Ep. 32: WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 27, 1980 (1980-09-27)

Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada take on The Wild Samoans. Tony Garea faces off against Baron Mikel Scicluna.
Ep. 33: WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 04, 1980 (1980-10-04)

Pedro Morales faces the Black Demon. Sgt. Slaughter and The Grand Wizard of Wrestling call for the WWE Universe to stand at attention.
Ep. 34: WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 11, 1980 (1980-10-11)

Ernie Ladd looks to make quick work of Frank Williams. Dominic DeNucci faces Jose Estrada. Arnold Skaaland finds a flaw in Sgt. Slaughter.
Ep. 35: WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 18, 1980 (1980-10-18)

Andre the Giant issues a challenge to Hulk Hogan. Ernie Ladd competes in a Handicap Match.
Ep. 36: WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 25, 1980 (1980-10-25)

Tony Garea & Rick Martel have their sights set on The Wild Samoans' WWE Tag Team Titles. Sgt. Slaughter refuses to compete.
Ep. 37: WWF Championship Wrestling - Nov. 15, 1980 (1980-11-15)

Tony Garea & Rick Martel challenge The Wild Samoans. Killer Khan cannot be contained. Hulk Hogan battles Harry Valdez.
Ep. 38: WWF Championship Wrestling - Nov. 22, 1980 (1980-11-22)

Rick McGraw battles Killer Khan. Ernie Ladd faces off against Jose Estrada. Ivan Putski brings his Polish power to Championship Wrestling.
Ep. 39: WWF Championship Wrestling - Nov. 29, 1980 (1980-11-29)

WWE Tag Team Champion Tony Garea is proud of Rick Martel. The Moondogs prove to be unpredictable. Ernie Ladd battles Ron Shaw.
Ep. 40: WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec. 06, 1980 (1980-12-06)

WWE Tag Team Champions Tony Garea & Rick Martel face Silvano Sousa & Baron Mikel Scicluna. Dominic DeNucci takes on Jose Estrada.
Ep. 41: WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec 13, 1980 (1980-12-13)

Dominic DeNucci teams with Rick McGraw to take on The Moondogs. Pedro Morales faces the massive Mike Smith.
Ep. 42: WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec 20, 1980 (1980-12-20)

Tony Garea & Rick Martel face Mikel Scicluna & Ron Shaw. Sgt. Slaughter offers $5,000 to any Superstar who can break his Cobra Clutch.
Ep. 43: WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec 27, 1980 (1980-12-27)

Stan Hansen battles Rick McGraw. Tony Atlas goes one-on-one with Jose Estrada. Intercontinental Champion Pedro Morales takes on Ron Shaw.