80s Mania Wrestling Returns does the 1994 Royal Rumble
Jan 26, 2021 16:59:35 GMT -5
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Post by Dyno on Jan 26, 2021 16:59:35 GMT -5
Happy Rumble season everyone! Probably my favourite WWF/E PPV every year (even though Summerslam usually delivers the best action).
I just love the Rumble and having a bunch of days Annual Leave (vacation days for you American types) to use up before the end of February (mainly due to no hockey away trips, thanks Covid!) I've booked a long weekend this weekend and am planning on watching the 2021 version live on Sunday which is a rare occurrence.
Anyways, enough rambling, here's how I see the 1994 Royal Rumble going down using this great game. This is likely to be the hardest to parody due to the 30 involved in the Rumble, but would love to hear if you'd swap any out.
NB - based on available characters on 26 January 2021.
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COMMENTATORS: Vince McMahon (Mr Fantasy) & Ted Dibiase (Mr Tycoon)
(Jim Ross & Gorilla Monsoon called the I-C Title match)
DARK MATCH:
Jim Powers vs Brooklyn Brawler
Errrm (Lifeguard Chip vs Cutthroat)
1v1:
Tatanka vs Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon)
The Blitz vs Fireball (w/ Countess)
TAG-TEAM TITLE MATCH:
Bret & Owen Hart vs The Quebecers (w/ Johnny Polo) (C)
Mercenary & Hotshot vs Conquer & Command (w/ Party Animal)
INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE MATCH:
Razor Ramon (C) vs I.R.S.
Chicano vs Yuppie VP
WORLD TITLE MATCH:
The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) vs Yokozuna (w/ Mr Fuji & Jim Cornette)
also featured run-ins by Crush, The Great Kabuki, Genichiro Tenryu, Bam Bam Bigelow, Adam Bomb, Jeff Jarrett, The Headshrinkers and Diesel
Undermaster (w/ Mort Ician) vs Sumo San (w/ Mr Bonsai & Ryan Regret)
featuring Destruction Crash, Great Ginzu, Natsukashi, Fireball, Vin Voltage, Dizzy Lixx, Island Warriors and Big Rig.
ROYAL RUMBLE:
1 Scott Steiner (Mighty Leo)
2 Headshrinker Samu (Tupu)
3 Rick Steiner(Michael T Wolf)
4 Kwang (Brimstone)
5 Owen Hart (Hotshot)
6 Bart Gunn (Rodeo Bo)
7 Diesel (Big Rig)
8 Bob Backlund (Gepetto Rocco)
9 Billy Gunn (Deputy Lee)
10 Virgil#1 (Jupiter)
11 Macho Man Randy Savage (Valedictorian)
12 Jeff Jarrett (Dizzy Lixx)
13 Crush (Destruction Crash)
14 Doink (Killer Klown)
15 Bam Bam Bigelow (Fireball)
16 Mabel (Notorious BB)
17 Sparky Plugg#2 (Dangerzone)
18 Shawn Michaels (HFK)
19 Mo (2-Zap)
20 Greg The Hammer Valentine (Vladimir The Cruel)
21 Tatanka (The Blitz)
22 Great Kabuki (Great Ginzu)
23 Lek Luger (Flex Deltoid)
24 Genichiro Tenryu (Natsukashi)
25 Bastion Booger* (Mandonna)
26 Rick Martel (Ricardo Suave)
27 Bret Hart (Mercenary)
28 Headshrinker Fatu (Savai'i)
29 Marty Jannetty (Jessie Wild)
30 Adam Bomb (Vin Voltage)
#1 Replace the injured Kamala (Chief Buffalo)
#2 Replaced the injured 1-2-3 Kid (Jobber Joe)
*Did Not Appear
Post Show Conclusion
For me the most glaring parody omission from this card is Jeff Jarrett (Tag-Team with Hotshot, solo feuds with Chicano, Jobber Joe & Valkyrie). But you could add Greg Valentine as a close 2nd (Tag-Teams with Studmuffin & Pelvis Pressley, solo feuds with Juan Tijuana, Thumper Moore & Tag feuds with The Dobermans (with Stud) and The Executors (with Pelvis)).
I just love the Rumble and having a bunch of days Annual Leave (vacation days for you American types) to use up before the end of February (mainly due to no hockey away trips, thanks Covid!) I've booked a long weekend this weekend and am planning on watching the 2021 version live on Sunday which is a rare occurrence.
Anyways, enough rambling, here's how I see the 1994 Royal Rumble going down using this great game. This is likely to be the hardest to parody due to the 30 involved in the Rumble, but would love to hear if you'd swap any out.
NB - based on available characters on 26 January 2021.
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COMMENTATORS: Vince McMahon (Mr Fantasy) & Ted Dibiase (Mr Tycoon)
(Jim Ross & Gorilla Monsoon called the I-C Title match)
DARK MATCH:
Jim Powers vs Brooklyn Brawler
Errrm (Lifeguard Chip vs Cutthroat)
1v1:
Tatanka vs Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon)
The Blitz vs Fireball (w/ Countess)
TAG-TEAM TITLE MATCH:
Bret & Owen Hart vs The Quebecers (w/ Johnny Polo) (C)
Mercenary & Hotshot vs Conquer & Command (w/ Party Animal)
INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE MATCH:
Razor Ramon (C) vs I.R.S.
Chicano vs Yuppie VP
WORLD TITLE MATCH:
The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) vs Yokozuna (w/ Mr Fuji & Jim Cornette)
also featured run-ins by Crush, The Great Kabuki, Genichiro Tenryu, Bam Bam Bigelow, Adam Bomb, Jeff Jarrett, The Headshrinkers and Diesel
Undermaster (w/ Mort Ician) vs Sumo San (w/ Mr Bonsai & Ryan Regret)
featuring Destruction Crash, Great Ginzu, Natsukashi, Fireball, Vin Voltage, Dizzy Lixx, Island Warriors and Big Rig.
ROYAL RUMBLE:
1 Scott Steiner (Mighty Leo)
2 Headshrinker Samu (Tupu)
3 Rick Steiner(Michael T Wolf)
4 Kwang (Brimstone)
5 Owen Hart (Hotshot)
6 Bart Gunn (Rodeo Bo)
7 Diesel (Big Rig)
8 Bob Backlund (Gepetto Rocco)
9 Billy Gunn (Deputy Lee)
10 Virgil#1 (Jupiter)
11 Macho Man Randy Savage (Valedictorian)
12 Jeff Jarrett (Dizzy Lixx)
13 Crush (Destruction Crash)
14 Doink (Killer Klown)
15 Bam Bam Bigelow (Fireball)
16 Mabel (Notorious BB)
17 Sparky Plugg#2 (Dangerzone)
18 Shawn Michaels (HFK)
19 Mo (2-Zap)
20 Greg The Hammer Valentine (Vladimir The Cruel)
21 Tatanka (The Blitz)
22 Great Kabuki (Great Ginzu)
23 Lek Luger (Flex Deltoid)
24 Genichiro Tenryu (Natsukashi)
25 Bastion Booger* (Mandonna)
26 Rick Martel (Ricardo Suave)
27 Bret Hart (Mercenary)
28 Headshrinker Fatu (Savai'i)
29 Marty Jannetty (Jessie Wild)
30 Adam Bomb (Vin Voltage)
#1 Replace the injured Kamala (Chief Buffalo)
#2 Replaced the injured 1-2-3 Kid (Jobber Joe)
*Did Not Appear
Post Show Conclusion
For me the most glaring parody omission from this card is Jeff Jarrett (Tag-Team with Hotshot, solo feuds with Chicano, Jobber Joe & Valkyrie). But you could add Greg Valentine as a close 2nd (Tag-Teams with Studmuffin & Pelvis Pressley, solo feuds with Juan Tijuana, Thumper Moore & Tag feuds with The Dobermans (with Stud) and The Executors (with Pelvis)).
