WMG 192: APRIL 1989 WWF TV! NEW SEASON! (Sherri Joins Macho Man, Genius Debuts!)

About this episode

The episode covers the first two weeks of April 1989 WWF TV following WrestleMania V, highlighting key storylines and character developments.

Coming out of WrestleMania V it's a "new season" of WWF action as we look at the first two weeks of April 1989 WWF TV. We see a post PPV angle where Hulk Hogan saves Elizabeth from the hands of the Macho Man, leading to the subsequent announcement of The Sensational Sherri as the new manager of Randy Savage! Plus, we're treated to the first two poetic vignettes featuring "THE GENIUS" Lanny Poffo! Several new house show feuds begin to kick off, ranging from Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect to the Twin Towers vs. Demolition. Big John Studd wants revenge on Andre the Giant. Rick Martel taunts Tito Santana. The Ultimate Warrior wants his IC Title back from Rick Rude. Jake Roberts has issues with the Million Dollar Man. Bobby Heenan dismisses the Red Rooster. The Powers of Pain go solo. We get our final look at several talents departing the company from Scott Casey to Frenchy Martin, meanwhile the Superfly is on his way back, and so much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia YOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK…

People in this episode

Host: Ray Russell

Topics covered

• WWF TV
• WrestleMania V
• wrestling feuds
• managerial changes
• debut vignettes
• talent departures

Keywords

• WWF
• April 1989
• WrestleMania V
• Macho Man
• The Sensational Sherri
• Lanny Poffo
• Bret Hart
• Rick Rude
• Jake Roberts
• wrestling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WrestleCopia, Patreon

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