Next week marks 38 years since the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) rebranded their syndicated programming. Championship Wrestling was rebooted as Superstars of Wrestling. All Star Wrestling, which had been using Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as its theme music for 2+ years, now would go by Wrestling Challenge. Both series would last until the 90's.
Gorilla Monsoon was entrusted with the play-by-play, and, for the opener, was partnered with Ernie Ladd and Johnny Valiant, himself rebranded as Johnny V, likely because kayfabe brother Jimmy had trademarked the Valiant name in the South, or something.
It wasn't long before Ladd was the sole color analyst, until he left and Bobby Heenan formed his legendary team with Monsoon.
Rating: A.
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