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In this segment of Observe This!, we dissect the literal and figurative "smash hit" that propelled the WWF into the mainstream. We are looking back at the legendary segment where Roddy Piper smashed an award over Captain Lou Albano’s head while Cyndi Lauper looked on in horror. This wasn't just a wrestling angle; it was the spark that ignited the "Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection" and set the stage for the first-ever WrestleMania.
We explore the fallout of this massive heat-seeking moment and how it led to the WWF’s mainstream media blitz, including their landmark appearance on Good Morning America in January 1985. Vince McMahon was playing a different game than everyone else.
But while the WWF was conquering MTV and morning television, the opposition was crumbling. We take a critical look at Pro Wrestling USA—the alliance of the AWA and NWA—and the massive booking and promoting errors they made while trying to invade WWF territories. Why did their strategy fail so spectacularly during the most important year in wrestling history?
What we cover in this episode:
The anatomy of the Roddy Piper, Cyndi Lauper, and Lou Albano segment.
How the 1985 Media Blitz changed the perception of the WWF.
A look back at the Good Morning America 1985 appearance.
The tactical mistakes of Pro Wrestling USA in the face of the expansion.
A letter to the Observer by none other than William Watts.
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