WWE SummerSlam 1990 (1990)

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Simply Perfect

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Live from Philadelphia, PAAttendance 19,304Your commentators are Vince McMahon & "Rowdy" Roddy PiperThe Rockers Vs Power & GloryHeh. Plenty of boos for The Rockers. That's Philly for ya. Power and Glory win. Marty spent most of the match in the ring because Shawn was selling a knee injury. Pretty fun stuff overall.**1/2 out of 5Intercontinental TitleMr. Perfect (C) Vs "The Texas Tornado" Kerry Von ErichKerry basically squashes Hennig to win the title. I've always found this to be rather shocking booking. Huge fan of Kerry's...but it was kinda harmful to Hennig...and Von Erich's push didn't last long anyway.*1/2 out of 5Sensational Queen Sherri Vs Sweet SapphireSapphire doesn't show up...so Sherri wins by forfeitTito Santana Vs The WarlordUgh...poor Tito. One of my favorite workers...and he has to job to this buffoon...all because of Vince's fetish for big men. The Warlord wins (obviously) Tolerable, thanks to Tito.** out of 5Tag Team Titles (2 out of 3 Falls)Demolition (C) (Smash & Crush) Vs The Hart FoundationAxe was battling legit heart problems...so they brought in Crush. They turned Demolition heel in hasty fashion because The Road Warriors came to the WWF. Couldn't have two similar gimmicks in the same promotion. The Hart Foundation wins 2 falls to 1. Demolition won the first one, Hart Foundation won the next two. Axe came out...but The Hart Foundation prevailed, thanks to help from LOD. FANTASTIC! Easily one of my favorite tag matches of all time.**** out of 5A plethora of interviews take place after. The Hart Foundation, Legion of Doon, Sensational Sherri, Big Bossman, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Earthquake, "Jake The Snake" Roberts, Dino Bravo, Nikolai Voloff and Demolition."Jake The Snake" Roberts" Vs Bad News Brown Special referee is The Big Bossman. Jake wins by DDT. Bossman saves Roberts from an attack after. Pretty mediocre match...but the crowd liked it.*1/2 out of 5Sgt. Slaughter gives Brother Love "The Great American" award. Nikolai Volkoff & "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan Vs The Orient ExpressVolkoff and Duggan wins. Pretty boring. Volkoff was miscast as a face big time.*1/4 out of 5"Macho Man" Randy Savage Vs Dusty RhodesSapphire turns heel on Dusty and joins Ted Dibiase. Savage wins the match with help from Sherri. Dusty was used horribly in the WWF and many think Vince hired him out of pure spite for being one of NWA/WCW's biggest starts. Sapphire was on her way out of the WWF at this juncture.* out of 5Hulk Hogan Vs EarthquakeHogan wins by countout. This was godawful. The crowd went bonkers for Hogan. His ovation was ridiculous and the crowd loved it...but I hated it. Earthquake just wasn't a viable main eventer.* out of 5WWF Championship (Steel Cage Match)Ultimate Warrior (C) Vs "Ravishing" Rick RudeWarrior wins. Decent cage match...if a little short. The crowd was burnt out at this point and didn't seem to be into it that much. They weren't quiet or anything...but they were most certainly tired. **1/2 out of 5A mixed bag overall. Certainly had its moments...but it's inconsistent. It's well worth a watch though.6/10

Yes, we have an intercontinental Title Tournament. Hope that Mr. Perfect won.1. Shawn Michaels/Marty Jannetty Vs Hercules/Paul Roma 6/10 2. Mr. Perfect Vs. The Texas Tornado - Hmm, new IC Champ 6/10 3. Sister Sherri Vs. Sapphire 4/10 4. The Warlord Vs. Tito Santana 5.5/10 5. World Tag Title Match: Hart Foundation Vs. Demolition 6/10 6. Bad News Brown Vs. Jake Roberts 5/10 7. Orient express Vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan/Nikolai Volkoff 4/10 8. Randy Savage Vs. Piggy Rhodes 4.5/10 9. Hulk Hogan Vs. Earthquake 4.5/10 10. The Ultimate Idiot Vs. Ricky Rude w. New Haircut Only for Rude 5/10 Last three matches was really weak except Rude.... Main event, ehm...

In the spring of 1990, Hulk Hogan's career was in jeopardy. Weeks after a brutal encounter with the Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania, Hogan was attacked by the 500-pound Earthquake, who repeated squashed Hogan enough times to send him to the hospital. Inspired by cards and letters from his Hulkamanics, Hogan returned to announce he had signed to fact Earthquake at SummerSlam 1990. Although Hogan did not get the revenge he wanted - Jimmy Hart and Dino Bravo interfered on Earthquake's behalf to give Hogan the DQ win - it was clear that Hogan and Hulkamania were back, and better than ever! SummerSlam '90 capped the bitter feud between the Ultimate Warrior and `Ravishing' Rick Rude when Warrior defeated Rude in a steel cage to retain the WWE Championship. Two title changes also took place: The Hart Foundation defeated Demolition in a best-of-three falls match to become WWE Tag Team Champions, and Kerry Von Erich - `The Texas Tornado' - defeated Mr. Perfect to win the Intercontinental Championship. Power and Glory defeated the Rockers Sensational Sherri defeated Sapphire when Sapphire never showed up The Warlord pinned Tito Santana Jake "the Snake" Roberts pinned Bad News Brown (Big Boss Man was guest ref) Nikolai Volkoff & "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan def. the Orient Express Randy Savage pinned Dusty Rhodes The Texas Tornado pinned Mr. Perfect to win the Intercontinental Title The Hart Foundation defeated Demolition in a best-of-three-falls match to win the Tag Team Championship Hulk Hogan defeated Earthquake by DQ WWE Champion The Ultimate Warrior defeating Rick Rude in a cage matchOverall Mark: B

I really wish the WWF was as good as it was back in the late 80's/early 90's. Watch this event just to see how good things really were.(POSSIBLE SPOILERS)We had a double main event. The Ultimate Warrior and the late Rick Rude had a brilliant steel cage match where the Warrior defended the WWF Title. The Warrior and Rude always knew how to entertain the fans.Hulk Hogan made a comeback to battle the dastardly Earthquake in an intense match.Top tag team of the time The Hart Foundation battled Demolition in a brilliant two out of three falls match.We also saw the Pay-Per-View debut of the late Texas Tornado Kerry Von Erich who took the intercontinental title from Mr. Perfect.There was plenty of other great action for WWF fans-check it out!