Episode 116: FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV (Dibiase Stripped, Pending Tournament!)

The Grenade rolls on with the first two weeks of FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV! As President Jack Tunney strips "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase of the WWF Title and announces a 14-Man Single Elimination Tournament to crown a NEW WWF Champion at WrestleMania IV! The build for WrestleMania begins as names like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, "Macho Man" Savage, Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Hacksaw Duggan, and Butch Reed all prepare for the big tourney. Plus, a new Warrior/Hercules feud is brewing, Rick Rude faces The Dragon in a Rumble rematch, the Bulldogs/Islanders issues continue, Gorilla Monsoon returns from his heart attack, and Demolition call out Strike Force for a Tag Team Title Shot! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade rolls on with the first two weeks of FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV! As President Jack Tunney strips "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase of the WWF Title and announces a 14-Man Single Elimination Tournament to crown a NEW WWF Champion at WrestleMania IV! The build for WrestleMania begins as names like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, "Macho Man" Savage, Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Hacksaw Duggan, and Butch Reed all prepare for the big tourney. Plus, a new Warrior/Hercules feud is brewing, Rick Rude faces The Dragon in a Rumble rematch, the Bulldogs/Islanders issues continue, and Demolition call out Strike Force for a Tag Team Title Shot! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★