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WWE Survivor Series 1987
November 26th, 1987, Thanksgiving Day from the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. Matches featured Survivor Series Tag Team Elimination Matches • Brutus Beefcake, Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, Randy Savage & Ricky Steamboat vs. Danny Davis, Hercules, King Harley Race, Ron Bass & The Honky Tonk Man • Rockin' Robin, The Fabulous Moolah, Itsuki Yamazaki & Noriyo Tateno & Velvet McIntyre vs. Dawn Marie, Donna Christianello, Judy Martin, Leilani Kai & The Sensational Sherri • Demolition, The Bolsheviks, The Dream Team, The Hart Foundation & The Islanders vs. Strike Force, The British Bulldogs, The Killer Bees, The Rougeau Brothers & The Young Stallions • World Champion Hulk Hogan, Bam Bam Bigelow, Don Muraco, Ken Patera & Paul Orndorff vs. Butch Reed, Andre The Giant, King Kong Bundy, Rick Rude & The One Man Gang. The event was broadcast live on pay per view and was promoted by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). The venue attendance was reported to be 21,300.
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Plot Summary
The inaugural Survivor Series event featured two 5-on-5 elimination tag team matches. The main event pitted Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, Jake Roberts, and Jim Duggan against The Honky Tonk Man, "Superstar" Billy Graham, Butch Reed, One Man Gang, and Rick Rude. The event was designed to showcase different factions and rivalries within the WWF.
Critical Reception
As a live professional wrestling event, critical reception is typically assessed based on match quality, entertainment value, and historical significance within the WWF. Survivor Series 1987 is remembered for its innovative elimination tag team match concept and its star power, setting a precedent for future annual events. Fan reception was generally positive, highlighting the unique format and the high-profile participants.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for popularizing the elimination tag team match format.
Celebrated for its star-studded cast and high-stakes rivalries.
Considered a successful launch for a major annual WWE event.
Google audience: Audience feedback for this event is difficult to quantify with modern metrics, but it is widely regarded by wrestling fans as a landmark event that successfully introduced a new, exciting match stipulation.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as a specific event, not a film/show)
Fun Fact
The unique 5-on-5 elimination tag team match format was invented specifically for this inaugural Survivor Series event, creating a distinct brand for the pay-per-view.
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