Episode 82: WWF 1987 Project Continues - Islanders Heel Turn, One Man Gang Debuts, Hogan vs. Orton, Lance Wilshire

Back this week to close out the month of May 1987 in the WWF, discussing two more weeks of WWF TV featuring The Islanders Heel Turn and subsequent joining of the Heenan Family, plus the debut of The One Man Gang, Hulk Hogan makes a rare title defense on TV vs. "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Attorney-at-Law Lance Wilshire arrives, Superstar Graham undergoes surgery.  Killer Khan = Vampire Devil?!? Brutus Beefcake battles Dino Bravo. Butch Reed vs. Tito Santana. "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets a Branding Iron. Moolah eats an Ice Cream bar. What is "The Master Blaster"? The WWF on Tour, and so much more!  Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Back this week to close out the month of May 1987 in the WWF, discussing two more weeks of WWF TV featuring The Islanders Heel Turn and subsequent joining of the Heenan Family, plus the debut of The One Man Gang, Hulk Hogan makes a rare title defense on TV vs. "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Attorney-at-Law Lance Wilshire arrives, Superstar Graham undergoes surgery.  Killer Khan = Vampire Devil?!? Brutus Beefcake battles Dino Bravo. Butch Reed vs. Tito Santana. "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets a Branding Iron. Moolah eats an Ice Cream bar. What is "The Master Blaster"? The WWF on Tour, and so much more! WWF TV – For the Weekends of MAY 23rd & 30th, 1987A special Memorial Day Weekend WWF Title match featuring Champion Hulk Hogan vs. "Cowboy" Bob Orton (heat what happens when the TOP ROPE BREAK!). The Islanders turn HEEL and join the Heenan Family during a bout vs. The Can-Am Connection. The One Man Gang makes his debut. The Snake Pit moves to Superstars. Superstar Graham undergoes surgery.  Killer Khan = Vampire Devil?!? Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake battles Dino Bravo. Butch Reed vs. Tito Santana. "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets a Branding Iron. Moolah eats an Ice Cream bar. What is "The Master Blaster"? The WWF on Tour! Action featuring the likes of "Macho Man" Randy Savage, IC Champion Ricky Steamboat, Ken Patera, One Man Gang, Hillbilly Jim, Outback Jack, "King" Harley Race, Tito Santana, Billy Jack Haynes, Kamala, SIka, Hacksaw Duggan, Can-Am Connection, Jimmy Jack Fun, SD Jones, The Islanders, Honky Tonk Man, Koko B. Ware, Demolition, Brad Rheingans, Killer Bees, Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, Butch Reed, & more! Soundbites & promos from Hulk Hogan, Honky Tonk Man, Danny Davis, Jimmy Hart, Fabulous Moolah, George Steele, Bobby Heenan, Mr. Fuji, Kamala, Superstar Graham, British Bulldogs, Tito Santana, Macho Man, Killer Bees, Koko B. Ware, Slick, Sheik & Volkoff, Lanny Poffo, Rougeau Brothers, Gorilla & Bobby on the Prime Time set, & more!  Plus, Bobby Heenan's attorney LANCE WILSHIRE arrives!NOTE: Second week discussion for May 30 - June 1 begins at the timestamp (01:02:30) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★