Alright wrestling enthusiasts, strap in for a blast from the past as we relive the main events of the first five Summerslam Pay Per Views. We’re going to dig into the heart of each match, revealing all the gritty details, the victors, and the scorching action that turned what could have been just another sunny day into an unforgettable wrestling moment.
- Summerslam 1988
A historic one, to start us off! It’s the inaugural Summerslam where we watched with bated breath as “The Mega Powers” (Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage) battled it out with “The Mega Bucks” (Ted DiBiase and Andre the Giant). From Savage climbing the top rope for his signature elbow drop to Hogan’s devastating leg drop, that August evening was electric. Celebration was in the air when Hogan nailed the final blow, securing the victory for The Mega Powers. - Summerslam 1989
Fast forward a year, and we’ve got Hogan and Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake taking on “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Zeus. When the dust settled, “The Hulkster” and Beefcake triumphantly held their heads high. Hogan sealed their victory by body-slamming Zeus and following up with a leg drop, proving once again that he was an immovable force at Summerslam. - Summerslam 1990
The Ultimate Warrior vs. Rick Rude in a heavy-hitting steel cage match was the hot ticket of 1990. The tension was palpable as Rude and Warrior brawled inside the unforgiving steel. Despite the brutal assault that Rude unleashed, The Warrior held on, climbed over the cage, and made it to the floor clinching yet another raucous Summerslam victory. - Summerslam 1991
Onto the unforgettable “Match Made in Heaven” that turned into a “Match Made in Hell”. Witnessing the union between “Macho Man” Savage and Miss Elizabeth was a heartwarming affair, but the main event had the temperatures soaring. The team of Sgt. Slaughter, Colonel Mustafa, and General Adnan vs Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan. Slaughter’s team attempted to achieve victory using unfair means, like using chairs and a flag stick against their opponents, but Warrior and Hogan endured the onslaught. Hogan pinned down Slaughter after his signature leg drop, his third straight Summerslam victory. - Summerslam 1992
Wembley Stadium, 80,000 fans, and Bret “The Hitman” Hart vs. The British Bulldog for the Intercontinental Championship – what an unforgettable spectacle! The Bulldog gave us one for the record books when he cleverly reversed Hart’s sunset flip into a pin. Triumph was all his and the air buzzed with his elated victory.
And there you have it. Five years of blazing Summerslam history, brimming with electrified matches and unforgettable victories. These sure were wild days for wrestling fans, the thundering equivalent of a summertime blockbuster movie – except with more bodyslams! Let’s celebrate and remember these first five Summerslams, where legends were made, rivalries were born, and the wrestling world was forever shaped.