Timeline The History of WWE – 1985 – As Told By Greg Valentine

The fuse has been ignited on the explosive popularity of the WWE in 1985. The world was about to get its first Wrestlemania. The roster was loaded with the country’s hottest talent and the ‘Fed was all over cable TV, and the networks as well. Royalty checks begin pouring in for WWE stars as their images hit lunchboxes and dolls all over the world. The business has moved beyond wrestling as music and pop culture embrace it in this magical time. Saturday Night’s Main Event…Wrestlemania…CBS Cartoon…Mr. T…The IC strap…The Dream Team…Andy Worhol…Rick McGraw’s death…Rita Marie…Snakes and Bulldogs…Tito…The 20/20 expose’…The Wrestling Album…Blading…Cyndi Lauper…Albano’s face turn…

Cast

John Wisniski Jr. Sean Oliver

MORE LIKE THIS

The Wrestler: A Q.T. Marshall Story

2017 · ★ 7.0

Hard Knocks

2009 · ★ 0.0

The Young and the Wrestlers

2008 · ★ 0.0

WWF: Hardy Boyz - Leap of Faith

2001 · ★ 8.0

Andre the Giant

2018 · ★ 7.3

Signature Sounds: The Music of WWE

2014 · ★ 0.0

History & Tradition: The Story of The National Wrestling Alliance

2012 · ★ 5.0

The Fit Finlays

2010 · ★ 7.0