New classic content added to Peacock/WWE Network
A classic series from WWE’s history has been added to Peacock/WWE Network for the first time.
Ten episodes of WWF Championship Wrestling were uploaded to Peacock/WWE Network on Monday as this month’s classic content drop. The episodes are from January-April 1980.
WWF Championship Wrestling was the promotion’s first syndicated television series, running from 1971 to 1986. It was replaced by WWF Superstars of Wrestling.
All 10 episodes uploaded to Peacock/WWE Network range from 45-47 minutes long. The episode summaries are listed below:
January 12, 1980
Hulk Hogan battles Angelo Gomez & Johnny Rivera in a Handicap Match.
January 19, 1980
Ken Patera faces Angelo Gomez; The Wild Samoans take on Dominic DeNucci & Johnny Rivera.
February 2, 1980
Bruno Sammartino faces Larry Zbysko; Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson battles Jose Estrada.
February 16, 1980
Larry Zbyszko battles Mike Masters; Ken Patera vs. Steve King & Charlie Brown in a Handicap Match.
February 23, 1980
Tony Atlas battles BB Coleman; Larry Zbyszko faces Bill Berger; Ivan Putski takes on Ron Lee.
March 1, 1980
Hulk Hogan faces Manny Siaca; WWE Tag Team Champions Ivan Putski & Tito Santana are in action.
March 15, 1980
‘Pretty Boy’ Larry Sharpe takes on Steve King; Johnny Rodz battles Angelo Gomez.
March 22, 1980
Hulk Hogan battles Mike Masters; Pat Patterson & Rene Goulet are in tag team action.
March 29, 1980
Hulk Hogan faces Angelo Gomez; Tor Kamata clashes with Steve King; Charlie Brown battles Ox Baker.
April 12, 1980
Andre the Giant competes in a Handicap Match; Hulk Hogan continues to dominate.
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