WWF Championship Wrestling

WWF Championship Wrestling (1972-1982)

EndedSports show
Network
Scheduleevery Saturday at 11:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

1982-10-30
Year 1982Episode 1860 min

1982-10-30

Oct 30, 1982

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
1982-10-301982-10-30Oct 30, 1982
1982-10-231982-10-23Oct 23, 1982
1982-10-161982-10-16Oct 16, 1982
1982-10-091982-10-09Oct 9, 1982
1982-09-181982-09-18Sep 18, 1982
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'WWF Championship Wrestling' premiere?

'WWF Championship Wrestling' premiered on January 29, 1972.

Who were some of the notable wrestlers featured in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972?

Some notable wrestlers featured in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972 were Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, and Gorilla Monsoon.

Did 'WWF Championship Wrestling' have a regular time slot on TV?

Yes, 'WWF Championship Wrestling' had a regular time slot on TV.

Were there any specific storyline arcs that stood out in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972?

Yes, one of the notable storyline arcs in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972 was the feud between Bruno Sammartino and Stan Stasiak.

Did 'WWF Championship Wrestling' feature any special guest appearances in 1972?

Yes, 'WWF Championship Wrestling' featured special guest appearances by celebrities such as Arnold Skaaland and Bobo Brazil in 1972.

Were there any title changes in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972?

Yes, there were several title changes in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972, including the World Heavyweight Championship and the Tag Team Championships.

Did 'WWF Championship Wrestling' have any memorable rivalries in 1972?

Yes, one of the memorable rivalries in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972 was between Bruno Sammartino and Killer Kowalski.

Were there any special events or tournaments held in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972?

Yes, 'WWF Championship Wrestling' featured special events and tournaments, including the Battle Royal for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship.

Did 'WWF Championship Wrestling' have a weekly format in 1972?

Yes, 'WWF Championship Wrestling' followed a weekly format in 1972, featuring matches, interviews, and backstage segments.

Were there any notable debuts of wrestlers in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972?

Yes, several wrestlers made their debut in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972, including Ivan Putski and Chief Jay Strongbow.

Did 'WWF Championship Wrestling' have any special episodes or themed shows in 1972?

Yes, 'WWF Championship Wrestling' had special episodes and themed shows, such as the Thanksgiving Spectacular and Christmas Chaos in 1972.

Were there any controversial moments in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972?

Yes, 'WWF Championship Wrestling' had its share of controversial moments in 1972, including disputed referee decisions and surprise guest appearances.

Did 'WWF Championship Wrestling' feature any tag team rivalries in 1972?

Yes, 'WWF Championship Wrestling' had tag team rivalries, including the feud between The Valiant Brothers and The Blackjacks in 1972.

Were there any stipulation matches in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972?

Yes, 'WWF Championship Wrestling' featured stipulation matches, such as cage matches and no-disqualification matches, in 1972.

Did 'WWF Championship Wrestling' have any memorable championship defenses in 1972?

Yes, there were several memorable championship defenses in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972, including Bruno Sammartino defending the World Heavyweight Championship.

Were there any surprise returns or departures in 'WWF Championship Wrestling' in 1972?

Yes, 'WWF Championship Wrestling' had surprise returns and departures of wrestlers throughout 1972, adding to the excitement of the show.

Cast

Roddy Piper

Roddy Piper

plays himself
Lou Albano

Lou Albano

plays himself
Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan

plays himself
Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon

plays himself
Bobby Heenan

Bobby Heenan

plays himself
Robert Marella

Robert Marella

plays himself
Steve Lombardi

Steve Lombardi

plays The Brooklyn Brawler
Merced Solis

Merced Solis

plays Tito Santana
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Characters

Rowdy Roddy Piper

Rowdy Roddy Piper

played by Roddy Piper
Captain Lou Albano

Captain Lou Albano

played by Lou Albano
Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan

Ringside Commentator

Ringside Commentator

played by Vince McMahon
Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan

Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan

played by Bobby Heenan
Ringside Commentator as Gorilla Monsoon

Ringside Commentator as Gorilla Monsoon

played by Robert Marella
The Brooklyn Brawler

The Brooklyn Brawler

played by Steve Lombardi
Tito Santana

Tito Santana

played by Merced Solis
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Also known as

  • Championship Wrestling (United States)
  • WWWF Championship Wrestling (United States)

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