Summerslam 1990 - The Heat Returns!

80s Wrestling The Podcast

As all wrestling fans know, "The Biggest Party in the Summer" is the annual WWF pay-per-view Summerslam! In the year 1990, pro wrestling was still riding the wave of the 80's popularity but the wrestling scene was starting to transition. Summerslam was the Ultimate Warrior's first world title defense on a major pay-per-view since dethroning Hulk Hogan earlier that year at WrestleMania. Mr. Perfect would defend his Intercontinental Title against a relative newcomer to the WWF - The Texas Tornado, The Hart Foundation batttled Demolition and Hulk Hogan took a main event backseat when he challenged the Earthquake. Today we share our favorite memories and moments from Summerslam 1990!