WWF Prime Time Wrestling Season 5, Episode 16: April 17, 1989

January 2, 1989

With 1988 in the books and 1989 just beginning, Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan host another action-packed edition of Prime Time Wrestling. Bret Hart goes one-on-one with Bad News Brown in singles competition. Plus, The Rockers take on the team of Jose Estrada & "Iron" Mike Sharpe, highlights from the previous year, and more.

94 min

January 9, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan prepare the WWE Universe for all the upcoming action at the Royal Rumble. The Bushwhackers try their first taste of American cuisine. Plus, several incredible matches, including Koko B. Ware meeting Akeem in singles competition, The Red Rooster facing off against Tito Santana, and more.

94 min

January 16, 1989

After taking exception to Gorilla Monsoon welcoming The Red Rooster to sit in as the show's guest host, Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan introduces everyone to the newest member of his family. Plus, a look at Greg 'The Hammer' Valentine's appearance on The Brother Love Show, 'Rugged Ronnie Garvin makes his Madison Square Garden debut, and much more!

94 min

January 23, 1989

As a result of his recent assault at the hands of The Brooklyn Brawler, Gorilla Monsoon's working relationship with Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan ends up on shaky ground. Plus, WWE Champion Macho Man Randy Savage takes on Akeem in the featured bout, The Brain Busters face The Young Stallions, and much more on this edition of Prime Time Wrestling!

88 min

January 30, 1989

This special edition of Prime Time Wrestling emanates from the set of a western movie in Tucson, Arizona. While Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's antics disrupt the production, Gorilla Monsoon plots a little payback for his co-host. Plus, a look at The Mega Powers' appearance on The Brother Love Show, Tito Santana battles "Outlaw" Ron Bass, and more.

95 min

February 6, 1989

With Prime Time Wrestling emanating once again from the movie set of an upcoming western, Gorilla Monsoon watches as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's antics lead him to take over as the film's new director. Plus, King Haku challenges The Ultimate Warrior for the Intercontinental Championship, Mr. Perfect goes one-on-one with Rick Martel, and more.

94 min

February 13, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host another exciting and action-packed edition of Prime Time Wrestling, featuring a look at the recent issues between Hulk Hogan and WWE Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Plus, The Rockers are in action, Ted DiBiase looks for a championship belt worthy of "The Million Dollar Man," and more.

96 min

February 20, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host a special edition of Prime Time Wrestling, featuring a series a face-to-face debates between WWE's most heated rivals heading into WrestleMania V. Vince McMahon moderates some exciting confrontations between the industry's finest, including The Ultimate Warrior, ' "Ravishing" Rick Rude, and more.

143 min

February 27, 1989

On this edition of Prime Time Wrestling, Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host an exciting lineup of in-ring competition, featuring Rick Martel and King Haku meeting one-on-one. Plus, Ted DiBiase finally receives a championship belt worthy of his name, The Red Rooster takes on Mr. Perfect, and more.

92 min

March 6, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan continue down the road to WrestleMania V by hosting another memorable lineup of matches, including Koko B. Ware taking on "Ravishing" Rick Rude in a main event confrontation. Plus, a look at Ted DiBiase unveiling his new championship on The Brother Love Show, The Twin Towers in action, and more.

94 min

March 13, 1989

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan is sent running for the hills when Gorilla Monsoon welcomes Hercules to the show. In action, Bret Hart meets Danny Davis in singles competition, The Rockers take on The Conquistadors, and more. Plus, a look at the heated rivalry between Hulk Hogan and WWE Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage heading into WrestleMania V.

80 min

March 20, 1989

As the road to WrestleMania V continues, Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan present an exciting lineup of in-ring competition on this edition of Prime Time Wrestling, featuring a memorable singles bout between Bret "Hit Man" Hart and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Plus, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, King Haku, and more in action.

95 min

March 27, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan bring this special edition of Prime Time Wrestling to the Trump Plaza Hotel to preview all the action and excitement set to take place at WrestleMania V. Plus, The Rockers' Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty take on The Brain Busters' Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard in a featured Tag Team Match.

96 min

April 3, 1989

On a special edition of Prime Time Wrestling, Tony Schiavone and Sean Mooney sit in for Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby The Brain' Heenan to showcase some highlights from various Coliseum Home Video releases, including action from WrestleMania Ill, SummerSlam '88, and much more!

94 min

April 10, 1989

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan joins Gorilla Monsoon to host another exciting edition of Prime Time Wrestling. In action, Mr. Perfect battles "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin in singles competition, Tito Santana faces "Iron" Mike Sharpe, and more. Plus, highlights from WrestleMania V.

95 min

April 24, 1989

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan joins Gorilla Monsoon to host another exciting and action-packed edition of Prime Time Wrestling, featuring King Haku taking on Hillbilly Jim in the main event. Plus, The Brain Busters in action, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine takes on "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin, and much more.

92 min

May 1, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host an extraordinary lineup of exciting battles, including a Career-Threatening Match between Greg "The Hammer" Valentine and "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin and "Ravishing" Rick Rude taking on Hercules. Plus, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, The Rockers, and many more in action.

90 min

May 8, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host another exciting edition of Prime Time Wrestling, featuring an incredible lineup of in-ring confrontations. The Barbarian goes one-on-one with Hercules. King Haku takes on Big John Studd, and much more. Plus, the anticipation for the upcoming release of No Holds Barred continues to build.

90 min

May 15, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host another extraordinary lineup of wrestling action, including King Haku going one-on-one with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. Plus, The Blue Blazer & Koko B. Ware take on The Brain Busters, an update on the rivalry between Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, and more.

91 min

May 22, 1989

While continuing to promote the upcoming release of No Holds Barred, Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan present another action-packed edition of Prime Time Wrestling, featuring The Rockers taking on The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers. Plus, Koko B. Ware, Mr. Perfect, Intercontinental Champion "Ravishing" Rick Rude, and more in action.

92 min

May 29, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan present an exciting lineup of in-ring competition on this edition of Prime Time Wrestling. In action, The Blue Blazer teams up with Hillbilly Jim to take on Bad News Brown & The Brooklyn Brawler, Rick Martel faces Tim Horner, and much more.

92 min

June 5, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan journey to the premiere of No Holds Barred to present an extraordinary lineup of in-ring competition, featuring a main event contest between Hillbilly Jim and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. Plus, a look at an unusual pizza delivery man living an American dream, The Twin Towers in action, and more.

91 min

June 12, 1989

On this edition of Prime Time Wrestling, Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host an extraordinary lineup of in-ring competition, including Bad News Brown going one-on-one with Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake in a main event confrontation. Plus, The Ultimate Warrior in action, another look at The American Dream Dusty Rhodes, and more.

94 min

June 19, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host an exciting lineup of wrestling action, including Greg "The Hammer" Valentine challenging The Ultimate Warrior for the Intercontinental Championship. Plus, a look at "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka's appearance on The Brother Love Show, an interview with King Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and more.

92 min

June 26, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host an extraordinary lineup of in-ring action, including Greg "The Hammer" Valentine going one-on-one with Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. Plus, One Man Gang battles "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan in singles competition, a look at the alliance between "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Zeus, and much more.

87 min

July 3, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host an exciting lineup of in-ring competition, featuring The Rockers taking on Dino Bravo & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, a look at Dusty Rhodes getting his hands dirty, an update on a recent incident between "Ravishing" Rick Rude and The Ultimate Warrior, and more.

92 min

July 10, 1989

Tensions between Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon reach a boiling point when not one member of The Heenan Family is featured in action on this edition of Prime Time Wrestling. Hillbilly Jim faces Boris Zhukov. Plus, Dusty Rhodes performs a hairy occupation and more.

90 min

July 17, 1989

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper serves as Gorilla Monsoon's new co-host for another exciting lineup of in-ring competition. However, a weasel's stench is hard to remove, as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan presents the debut edition of his very own show. Plus, Hulk Hogan & Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake answer a challenge, Mr. Perfect takes on Hercules, and much more.

95 min

July 24, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper host some incredible in-ring action featuring the likes of Big Boss Man and The Hart Foundation. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan continues to try his hand at hosting his very own show. Plus, updates on SummerSlam, a look at Dusty Rhodes' appearance on The Brother Love Show, and more.

89 min

July 31, 1989

Demolition defend the World Tag Team Championship against The Brain Busters in the featured match, courtesy of Saturday Night's Main Event. The Ultimate Warrior and Andre the Giant appear on "The Brother Love Show" and much more. "The Bobby Heenan Show" continues with belly dancing, hypnotism and pigeons.

94 min

August 7, 1989

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake battles "Macho Man" Randy Savage in the featured match, courtesy of Saturday Night's Main Event. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan welcomes another eclectic group of guests to "The Bobby Heenan Show."

89 min

August 14, 1989

It's the countdown to SummerSlam on a special episode of Prime Time Wrestling. Get ready for the second edition of SummerSlam with the latest WWE action, including The Ultimate Warrior against Haku. "The Bobby Heenan Show" is preempted, but Bobby "The Brain" Heenan continues his war of words with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

139 min

August 21, 1989

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper lives up to his name "Hot Rod" as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan brings Intercontinental Champion "Ravishing" Rick Rude into the studio. Tito Santana battles Mr. Perfect in the featured match and much more in-ring action as SummerSlam approaches.

95 min

August 28, 1989

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake battles Haku in the featured match. Plus, The Rockers, Big Boss Man, Honky Tonk Man, The Bushwhackers and more are in action.

93 min

September 4, 1989

In the aftermath of SummerSlam 1989, The Big Boss Man and Hercules compete in the main event. Additional in-ring action features The Bushwhackers, King Duggan, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake and many more. Tony Schiavone introduces a collection of fan favorite matches.

96 min

September 11, 1989

The Rockers face The Hart Foundation in the main event. "The Widow Maker" Barry Windham, Dusty Rhodes, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and more in action. Koko B. Ware debuts a new song.

96 min

September 18, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper host exciting WWE action featuring The Ultimate Warrior, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and more. Jake "The Snake" Roberts appears on "The Brother Love Show."

94 min

September 25, 1989

In studio, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper creates a mannequin mocking "Ravishing" Rick Rude. Hercules battles Akeem in the main event. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, The Bushwhackers, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Haku and more in action. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews WWE Tag Team Champions The Brain Busters.

88 min

October 2, 1989

Randy Savage becomes the "Macho King" at his coronation as "King of WWE." "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, The Widow Maker, Demolition and more compete in the ring. Hercules faces Mr. Perfect. The Brain Busters take on The Bushwhackers.

94 min

October 9, 1989

The Hart Foundation take on The Powers of Pain in the featured match. Akeem, "Ravishing" Rick Rude and "Brutus" The Barber Beefcake are in action. The Genius and Mr. Perfect pontificate on "The Brother Love Show."

96 min

October 16, 1989

Bret Hart battles Rick Martel in the featured match. Hercules takes on The Honky Tonk Man. "Macho King" Randy Savage and Queen Sherri take aim at "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan on "The Brother Love Show."

92 min

October 23, 1989

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake battles Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. The Genius's alliance with Mr. Perfect continues. "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes talks about his Dream Team's upcoming Survivor Series showdown against The Enforcers on "The Brother Love Show."

95 min

October 30, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper get dressed up for a special Halloween episode of Prime Time Wrestling. Brother Love gets a spooky surprise when he interrupts the broadcast. Hercules collides with Dino Bravo in a battle of brute strength.

96 min

November 6, 1989

Bret Hart faces Mr. Perfect in a clash of ring generals. WWE Tag Team Champions The Brain Busters defend their titles against Demolition. The Rockers, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and more are in action.

96 min

November 12, 1989

120 min

November 20, 1989

Survivor Series teams get ready as WWE's "Thanksgiving Night Tradition" is just days away. The Hulkamaniacs join "The Brother Love Show." "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Honky Tonk Man and others are in action.

92 min

November 27, 1989

Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper discuss the fallout from Survivor Series. Hercules collides with Akeem in a hard-hitting showdown. Piper humiliates Brother Love on "The Brother Love Show."

94 min

December 4, 1989

The Colossal Connection of Andre The Giant and Haku put their devastating power on display. "Macho King" Randy Savage and Zeus deliver a menacing message to Hulk Hogan. "Mean Gene" Okerlund interviews Slick and Big Boss Man.

93 min

December 11, 1989

Tito Santana clashes with Honky Tonk Man. Back in the studio, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper shows off his musical talents. The dominant tag team of Demolition are in action.

94 min

December 18, 1989

The Hart Foundation battle The Fabulous Rougeaus in the featured match. Hulk Hogan & Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake prepare for their No Holds Barred showdown against "Macho King" Randy Savage & Zeus. Back in the studio, Bobby Heenan and Roddy Piper compete in wrestling trivia.

96 min

December 25, 1989

Santa Claus pays a visit on a special Christmas episode. "Macho King" Randy Savage competes in the featured match. Bret Hart faces off against Greg Valentine. "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes delivers a special Christmas message.

95 min