Tuesday Night Titans
The World Wrestling Federation's "Tuesday Night Titans", the WWF's second program to be broadcast nationwide on cable television was among professional wrestling's groudbreaking programs. Instead of presenting a traditional wrestling program, "TNT," as the show was commonly known, combined the sport of wrestling and entertainment (hence the term "sports-entertainment"). Adopting a talk-show format similar to NBC's "The Tonight Show," WWF wrestlers and their managers were interviewed by hosts McMahon and Hayes. Comedy skits featuring the WWF stars were a major part of the show examples included the Wild Samoans demonstrating the many ways to prepare raw fish; a "wedding" which evolved into a massive pie/food fight; Cowboy Bob Orton complains of an arm injury and goes to the doctor with Roddy Piper in tow; and the many spoofs of TV shows and movies. Other features were pre-taped promos, or vignettes, of the WWF stars; question-and-answer segments with members of the studio audience; promotions of upcoming WWF events; and updates of current WWF happenings. On occasion, wrestling matches were featured. Unlike most wrestling matches, most of TNT's material was ad-libbed and/or improvisional acting. Many of the elements seen on TNT (e.g., comedy skits) would be used in future wrestling programs, such as the WWF's "RAW is War" and WCW's "Nitro," and would, in many experts' views, set the tone for what McMahon called "sports-entertainment."
- 1984-1986
- 3 seasons
- USA Network
- Comedy, Sports, Talk & Interview
The World Wrestling Federation's "Tuesday Night Titans", the WWF's second program to be broadcast nationwide on cable television was among professional wrestling's groudbreaking programs. Instead of presenting a traditional wrestling program, "TNT," as the show was commonly known, combined the sport of wrestling and entertainment (hence the term "sports-entertainment"). Adopting a talk-show format similar to NBC's "The Tonight Show," WWF wrestlers and their managers were interviewed by hosts McMahon and Hayes. Comedy skits featuring the WWF stars were a major part of the show examples included the Wild Samoans demonstrating the many ways to prepare raw fish; a "wedding" which evolved into a massive pie/food fight; Cowboy Bob Orton complains of an arm injury and goes to the doctor with Roddy Piper in tow; and the many spoofs of TV shows and movies. Other features were pre-taped promos, or vignettes, of the WWF stars; question-and-answer segments with members of the studio audience; promotions of upcoming WWF events; and updates of current WWF happenings. On occasion, wrestling matches were featured. Unlike most wrestling matches, most of TNT's material was ad-libbed and/or improvisional acting. Many of the elements seen on TNT (e.g., comedy skits) would be used in future wrestling programs, such as the WWF's "RAW is War" and WCW's "Nitro," and would, in many experts' views, set the tone for what McMahon called "sports-entertainment."
Season 3 Episode Guide
35 Episodes 1986
Episode 1
Terry Funk's Double Cross Ranch Comes to "TNT"
Fri, Jan 3, 1986
Terry Funk brings a piece of the infamous Double Cross Ranch to Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes.
Episode 2
The Macho Man Makes Madness Over Miss Elizabeth and George The Animal Steele
Fri, Jan 10, 1986
Guests include Ivan Putski, Randy Savage, Miss Elizabeth, Big John Studd, Junkyard Dog and more.
Episode 3
An Adorable Makeup Makeover For Adrian Adonis
Fri, Jan 17, 1986
Captain Lou Albano; George "The Animal" Steele; Corporal Kirchner; The British Bulldogs.
Episode 4
Brain Teasing Trivia with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
Fri, Jan 24, 1986
Rowdy Roddy Piper takes "Cowboy" Bob Orton to the doctor; B. Brian Blair; Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.
Episode 5
Cooking Pedro Morales' Meal Fit for a King
Fri, Jan 31, 1986
Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes join Captain Lou Albano and Pedro Morales for a meal fit for a king.
Episode 6
Mr. Fuji Presents Don Muraco's Greatest Hits
Fri, Feb 7, 1986
Guest are "The Magnificent" Muraco, Danny Spivey, The British Bulldogs, Brutus Beefcake and more.
Episode 7
Mr. Fuji and The Magnificent Don Muraco Go to Hollywood
Fri, Feb 14, 1986
Episode 8
Cattle Rustling with Terry Funk
Fri, Feb 21, 1986
Episode 9
Boxing Bob Orton's Knockout Punch
Fri, Feb 28, 1986
Episode 10
Piper's Pit and Barber Shop
Fri, Mar 7, 1986
Episode 11
Introducing Roddy Piper's Boxing Trainer
Fri, Mar 14, 1986
Episode 12
Hulk Hogan's Road to Wrestlemania 2
Fri, Mar 21, 1986
Episode 13
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper's Intense Boxing Training
Fri, Mar 28, 1986
Episode 14
Hitting the Gym with The Hulkster
Wed, Apr 2, 1986
Episode 15
Nikolai Volkoff, This Is Your Life
Wed, Apr 9, 1986
Episode 16
Manager Mayhem with Fuji, Blassie and Hart
Wed, Apr 16, 1986
Episode 17
Poetry Time with Leaping Lanny Poffo
Wed, Apr 23, 1986
Episode 18
Bobby Heenan Introduces Liberty Thomas
Wed, Apr 30, 1986
Episode 19
Mr. Fuji and Don Muraco Present Fuji Vice
Wed, May 7, 1986
Episode 20
Tasting Real Texas Barbecue with the Funks
Wed, May 14, 1986
Episode 21
Mean Gene Hosts a Special Magic Show "TNT"
Wed, May 21, 1986
Episode 22
The Hart Foundation Plays The Mating Game
Wed, May 28, 1986
Episode 23
Jake Roberts Shows His Reptilian Collection
Wed, Jun 4, 1986
Episode 24
Junkyard Dog Presents a Dog Show
Wed, Jun 11, 1986
Episode 25
George "The Animal" Steele Gets Therapy
Wed, Jun 18, 1986
Episode 26
Adrian Adonis Presents His Summer Fashions
Wed, Jun 25, 1986
Episode 27
"Macho Man" Randy Savage Gets Psych Testing
Wed, Jul 2, 1986
Episode 28
"Tuesday Night Titans" Goes to Japan
Wed, Jul 9, 1986
Episode 29
Mean Gene Looks for The Machines Tag Team
Mon, Jul 14, 1986
Episode 30
"Macho Man" Meets an Impersonator
Wed, Jul 23, 1986
Episode 31
Hogan and Orndorff's Big Falling Out
Wed, Jul 30, 1986
Episode 32
Waterskiing in Quebec with The Rougeaus
Wed, Aug 6, 1986
Episode 33
Don Muraco Debuts His Stand-up Comedy Act
Wed, Aug 20, 1986
Episode 34
Ricky Steamboat's Newest Reptile
Wed, Sep 10, 1986
Episode 35
Bring Your Pet to TNT With Nikolai Volkoff and Jake The Snake Roberts
Wed, Sep 24, 1986