WWF Prime Time Wrestling
The World Wrestling Federation's predecesor to "Monday Night RAW" and "Raw is War"; "WWF Prime-Time Wrestling" was a weekly two-hour program, which aired on the USA Network from 1986 to 1993. The program went through three distinct formats: 1. From 1986-1991, hosts Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan introduced matches and analyzed them afterward. 2. In 1991, the show used an audience participation-type format, with hosts Vince McMahon and Heenan. WWF wrestlers were the frequent guests. 3. From 1992-1993, McMahon, Heenan, Monsoon and two other members of the WWF cast (one a face, or good guy; the other a heel, or bad guy) participated in a roundtable discussion about the goings-on in the WWF. In all versions, the program featured wrestling matches, interviews, promos featuring WWF wrestlers, updates of current feuds and announcements of upcoming local and pay-per-view events.
- 1985-1993
- 9 seasons
- USA Network
- Comedy, Sports
The World Wrestling Federation's predecesor to "Monday Night RAW" and "Raw is War"; "WWF Prime-Time Wrestling" was a weekly two-hour program, which aired on the USA Network from 1986 to 1993. The program went through three distinct formats: 1. From 1986-1991, hosts Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan introduced matches and analyzed them afterward. 2. In 1991, the show used an audience participation-type format, with hosts Vince McMahon and Heenan. WWF wrestlers were the frequent guests. 3. From 1992-1993, McMahon, Heenan, Monsoon and two other members of the WWF cast (one a face, or good guy; the other a heel, or bad guy) participated in a roundtable discussion about the goings-on in the WWF. In all versions, the program featured wrestling matches, interviews, promos featuring WWF wrestlers, updates of current feuds and announcements of upcoming local and pay-per-view events.
Season 5 Episode Guide
52 Episodes 1989
Episode 1
Episode #5.1
Mon, Jan 2, 1989
Episode 2
Episode #5.2
Mon, Jan 9, 1989
Episode 3
Jan 16, 1989
Mon, Jan 16, 1989
Gorilla Monsoon welcomes guest co-host, The Red Rooster. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan introduces everyone to the newest member of his wrestling family.
Episode 4
Episode #5.4
Mon, Jan 23, 1989
Episode 5
Jan 30, 1989
Mon, Jan 30, 1989
Part 1 from Tucson, AZ. While on the set of a Western movie, Bobby Heenan's antics disrupt the production and Gorilla Monsoon plots payback. The Mega Powers appear on "The Brother Love Show."
Episode 6
Feb 6, 1989
Mon, Feb 6, 1989
Part 2 from Tucson, AZ. Still on the movie set of an upcoming Western, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan takes over as the film's new director. King Haku challenges The Ultimate Warrior for the Intercontinental Championship.
Episode 7
Episode #5.7
Mon, Feb 13, 1989
Episode 8
Face to Face Special
Mon, Feb 20, 1989
The WWF builds to WrestleMania V with face-to-face debates from many of the superstars involved, including Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Andre the Giant, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Demolition, The Powers of Pain, King Haku, Hercules, The Bushwhackers, The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers and more, plus Demolition vs. The Powers of Pain and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart vs. The Honky Tonk Man.
Episode 9
Episode #5.9
Mon, Feb 27, 1989
Episode 10
Episode #5.10
Mon, Mar 6, 1989
Episode 11
Episode #5.11
Mon, Mar 13, 1989
Episode 12
Episode #5.12
Mon, Mar 20, 1989
Episode 13
March 27, 1989
Mon, Mar 27, 1989
Lead up Wrestlemania V. On location at Trump Plaza Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ.
Episode 14
April 3, 1989
Mon, Apr 3, 1989
Tony Schiavone and Sean Mooney sit in for Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan to showcase highlights from various Coliseum Home Video releases.
Episode 15
April 10, 1989
Mon, Apr 10, 1989
Heenan and Monsoon review results from Wrestlemania V. Guest appearance from the Bobby Heenan Fan Club.
Episode 16
Episode #5.16
Mon, Apr 17, 1989
Episode 17
Episode #5.17
Mon, Apr 24, 1989
Episode 18
Episode #5.18
Mon, May 1, 1989
Episode 19
Episode #5.19
Mon, May 8, 1989
Episode 20
Episode #5.20
Mon, May 15, 1989
Episode 21
Episode #5.21
Mon, May 22, 1989
Episode 22
Episode #5.22
Mon, May 29, 1989
Episode 23
June 5, 1989
Mon, Jun 5, 1989
Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan journey to the premiere of the movie, "No Holds Barred"
Episode 24
Episode #5.24
Mon, Jun 12, 1989
Episode 25
Episode #5.25
Mon, Jun 19, 1989
Episode 26
Episode #5.26
Mon, Jun 26, 1989
Episode 27
Episode #5.27
Mon, Jul 3, 1989
Episode 28
Episode #5.28
Mon, Jul 10, 1989
Episode 29
July 17, 1989
Mon, Jul 17, 1989
Roddy Piper begins his stint as co-host, taking the place of Bobby Heenan who has started the Bobby Heenan Show.
Episode 30
Episode #5.30
Mon, Jul 24, 1989
Episode 31
Episode #5.31
Mon, Jul 31, 1989
Episode 32
Episode #5.32
Mon, Aug 7, 1989
Episode 33
Episode #5.33
Mon, Aug 14, 1989
Episode 34
Episode #5.34
Mon, Aug 21, 1989
Episode 35
Episode #5.35
Mon, Aug 28, 1989
Episode 36
Episode #5.36
Mon, Sep 4, 1989
Episode 37
Episode #5.37
Mon, Sep 11, 1989
Episode 38
Episode #5.38
Mon, Sep 18, 1989
Episode 39
Episode #5.39
Mon, Sep 25, 1989
Episode 40
Episode #5.40
Mon, Oct 2, 1989
Episode 41
Episode #5.41
Mon, Oct 9, 1989
Episode 42
October 16, 1989
Mon, Oct 16, 1989
Episode 43
Episode #5.43
Mon, Oct 23, 1989
Episode 44
Episode #5.44
Mon, Oct 30, 1989
Episode 45
November 6, 1889
Mon, Nov 6, 1989
Episode 46
Episode #5.46
Mon, Nov 13, 1989
Episode 47
Episode #5.47
Mon, Nov 20, 1989
Episode 48
November 27, 1989
Mon, Nov 27, 1989
Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan and Roddy Piper discuss the fallout from Survivor Series 1989. Heenan goes incognito.
Episode 49
Episode #5.49
Mon, Dec 4, 1989
Episode 50
Episode #5.50
Mon, Dec 11, 1989
Episode 51
December 18, 1989
Mon, Dec 18, 1989
Gorilla Monsoon presides over a high-stakes wrestling trivia challenge between Bobby Heenan and Roddy Piper.
Episode 52
December 25, 1989
Mon, Dec 25, 1989