Timeline: The History of WWE – 1988 – As Told By Hacksaw Duggan

The 80s are winding down, business has seen its amazing peak and the arenas are still full. The world’s biggest federation is front and center in the spotlight, fighting to keep its growing market share. But Ted Turner has purchased WCW. The fallout of Duggan and Sheik’s arrest is still in the news. Wrestlers aren’t getting along. It’s big time, it’s 1988! Summerslam…Wrestlemania…Ventura…Adonis dies…Duggan/Sheik arrest…the locker room…Rougeaus and Bulldogs…road life with Jake the Snake…Turner gets in the ring…Von Raschke…Vachon…Survivor Series…Saturday Night’s Main Event…

The Wrestling Queen

The Wrestling Queen

1973

Supercard: King Kong Bundy Re-experiences WrestleMania 2

Supercard: King Kong Bundy Re-experiences WrestleMania 2

2016

Ospreay: The Rise of an International Pro Wrestler

Ospreay: The Rise of an International Pro Wrestler

2020

Headstrong

Headstrong

2019

WCW/NWO Superstar Series: Diamond Dallas Page - Feel the Bang!

WCW/NWO Superstar Series: Diamond Dallas Page - Feel the Bang!

1999

Back To The Territories: All Japan

Back To The Territories: All Japan

2017

Back To The Territories: Calgary

Back To The Territories: Calgary

2017

Back To The Territories: Mid-Atlantic

Back To The Territories: Mid-Atlantic

2015

Back To The Territories: AWA

Back To The Territories: AWA

2016

Back To The Territories: Puerto Rico

Back To The Territories: Puerto Rico

2017

Back To The Territories: Houston

Back To The Territories: Houston

2018

Omega Man: A Wrestling Love Story

Omega Man: A Wrestling Love Story

2019

Rudy & Des

2016

Holy Grail: The Search for WWE’s Most Infamous Lost Match

2019

The Trade

The Trade

2017

WrestleMania 41: Saturday

WrestleMania 41: Saturday

2025

Arrival: Matt Riddle

Arrival: Matt Riddle

2019

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling: Explosive Serenade

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling: Explosive Serenade

2015

CHIKARA: Wrestling Equality

2016

In Search of Antonio Inoki

In Search of Antonio Inoki

2023

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