WWF Wrestling Challenge was a syndicated weekly World Wrestling Federation show that aired from 1986 to 1996.
Wrestling Challenge was the "B" show of the WWF's syndicated programming, behind WWF Superstars of Wrestling. The show was typical of televised wrestling fare of the era: Matches pitting top tier and mid-level talent versus jobbers; pretaped interviews with the WWF's roster of superstars; and promos featuring the wrestlers. At times, ther...
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WWF Wrestling Challenge was a syndicated weekly World Wrestling Federation show that aired from 1986 to 1996.
Wrestling Challenge was the "B" show of the WWF's syndicated programming, behind WWF Superstars of Wrestling. The show was typical of televised wrestling fare of the era: Matches pitting top tier and mid-level talent versus jobbers; pretaped interviews with the WWF's roster of superstars; and promos featuring the wrestlers. At times, there was a "feature" match between main WWF talent. As with all syndicated WWF programming, another major aspect of the show was to promote house shows and TV tapings in each market.
Wrestling Challenge premiered on September 7, 1986, replacing All-Star Wrestling.
On April 14, 1990 WWF President Jack Tunney announced that The Ultimate Warrior had relinquished the WWF Intercontinental Championship due to his commitments as the reigning WWF Champion. Tunney announced that a tournament would be held to crown a new champion.
While most angles and...
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