WWF Wrestling Challenge (1986)

Name: WWF Wrestling Challenge
Rating: 6.8

Rating: 6.8

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1986-09-06

Last Air Date: 1995-08-27

Number of Seasons: 11

Number of Episodes: 469

Created By: Vince McMahon

Networks: Syndication

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Top Cast

Bob Marella as Gorilla Monsoon
Ray Heenan as Bobby Heenan
James Ray Hart as Jimmy Hart
Gene Okerlund as Gene Okerlund
Ken Johnson as Slick
Aurelian Smith Jr. as Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Harry Fujiwara as Mr. Fuji
Ted DiBiase Sr. as "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase
Adolfo Bresciano as Dino Bravo
Wayne Farris as The Honky Tonk Man

Seasons

Wrestling Challenge - 1986 (1986)

Wrestling Challenge - 1987 (1987)

Season 3 (1988)

Season 4 (1989)

Season 5 (1990)

Season 6 (1991)

Season 7 (1992)

Season 8 (1993)

Season 9 (1994)

Season 10 (1995)

Season 11

Wrestling Challenge - 1986 (1986)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Wrestling Challenge - Sep. 06, 1986 (1986-09-06)

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.
Ep. 2: Wrestling Challenge - Sep. 13, 1986 (1986-09-13)

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."
Ep. 3: Wrestling Challenge - Sep. 20, 1986 (1986-09-20)

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."
Ep. 4: Wrestling Challenge - Sep. 27, 1986 (1986-09-27)

The British Bulldogs face The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff. Slick introduces the WWE Universe to "The Natural" Butch Reed. Jake "The Snake" Roberts welcomes The Hart Foundation to "The Snake Pit." "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Honky Tonk Man, Koko B. Ware and Sika in action.
Ep. 5: Wrestling Challenge - Oct. 04, 1986 (1986-10-04)

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Adrian Adonis escalate their war of words over their talk shows. The Dream Team, The Rougeau Brothers, Dick Slater and Junkyard Dog in action. "The Natural" Butch Reed addresses the WWE Universe for the first time.
Ep. 6: Wrestling Challenge - Oct. 11, 1986 (1986-10-11)

WWE Champion Hulk Hogan visits "The Snake Pit." Intercontinental Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage takes on Billy Jack Haynes. Moondog Spot battles Islander Tama. The Killer Bees and Hart Foundation in action. "Cowboy" Bob Orton and Don Muraco react to their attack on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.
Ep. 7: Wrestling Challenge - Oct. 18, 1986 (1986-10-18)

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff pampers himself with a makeover before competing in the ring. The British Bulldogs, Koko B. Ware and The Dream Team are in action. Junkyard Dog visits "The Snake Pit."
Ep. 8: Wrestling Challenge - Oct. 25, 1986 (1986-10-25)

The Honky Tonk Man joins Jake Roberts on "The Snake Pit." "Cowboy" Bob Orton teams up with Magnificent Muraco. The Killer Bees take on Moondog Spot & Jimmy Jack Funk. Butch Reed, Hillbilly Jim and Kamala are in action.
Ep. 9: Wrestling Challenge - Nov. 01, 1986 (1986-11-01)

Randy Savage defends the Intercontinental Championship against Billy Jack Haynes. Hulk Hogan calls out Paul Orndorff. Ricky Steamboat battles Moondog Rex. The British Bulldogs introduce Matilda to the WWE Universe. The Hart Foundation, The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff are in action. George "The Animal" Steele attempts to order fast food.
Ep. 10: Wrestling Challenge - Nov. 08, 1986 (1986-11-08)

An injured "Rowdy" Roddy Piper looks to exact payback on Mr. Fuji. Junkyard Dog teams up with George "The Animal" Steele. Honky Tonk Man asks the WWE Universe for a vote of confidence. Bobby Heenan purchases Hercules Hernandez's contract from Slick. Butch Reed, The Islanders and Hillbilly Jim step inside the squared circle.
Ep. 11: Wrestling Challenge - Nov. 15, 1986 (1986-11-15)

Captain Lou Albano has his final match in WWE as he teams with The British Bulldogs to take on Johnny V and The Dream Team. "Macho Man" Randy Savage goes one-on-one with Koko B. Ware. "Cowboy" Bob Orton and Magnificent Muraco celebrate Roddy Piper's suffering. Nikolai Volkoff, The Iron Sheik and Harley race compete.
Ep. 12: Wrestling Challenge - Nov. 22, 1986 (1986-11-22)

WWE Champion Hulk Hogan brings the power of Hulkamania to Jake Roberts' "Snake Pit." The Hart Foundation battles The Moondogs. "Cowboy" Bob Orton & Magnificent Muraco collide with The Killer Bees. Butch Reed shows off what makes him a Natural. Sika looks to reign supreme. WWE Tag Team Champions The British Bulldogs analyze the tag team division.
Ep. 13: Wrestling Challenge - Nov. 29, 1986 (1986-11-29)

Ricky Steamboat's injury at the hands of Randy Savage is examined. The results of Honky Tonk Man's vote of confidence are in. Junkyard Dog teams with George "The Animal" Steele. Dino Bravo & The Dream Team battle Sivi Afi & The Islanders in six-man action. "Superstar" Billy Graham delivers a message from his desert retreat.
Ep. 14: Wrestling Challenge - Dec. 06, 1986 (1986-12-06)

Andre the Giant comments on the end of his suspension. Kamala makes sure Jack Foley does not have a nice day. Butch Reed, The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff square off against The British Bulldogs & Billy Jack Haynes. Adrian Adonis calls out "Rowdy" Roddy Piper on "The Snake Pit." The Honky Tonk Man promises a big surprise.
Ep. 15: Wrestling Challenge - Dec. 13, 1986 (1986-12-13)

"Macho Man" Randy Savage is in action after injuring Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. The Honky Tonk Man acquires the services of Jimmy Hart. Leaping Lanny Poffo recites his latest poem. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper looks to get even with Adrian Adonis.
Ep. 16: Wrestling Challenge - Dec. 20, 1986 (1986-12-20)

Junkyard Dog & The British Bulldogs take on The Dream Team & Moondog Spot in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Gene Okerlund provides an update on Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. The Honky Tonk Man is in action, accompanied by his new manager, Jimmy Hart. Hillbilly Jim offers holiday wishes to the WWE Universe.
Ep. 17: Wrestling Challenge - Dec. 27, 1986 (1986-12-27)

Jake "The Snake" Roberts questions Andre the Giant about his return. S.D. Jones & The U.S. Express battle The Hart Foundation & Adrian Adonis. Bobby Heenan interviews Randy Savage. King Kong Bundy confronts a gigantic opponent. The Rougeau Brothers look forward to 1987.