The Main Event III
The Main Event III was a WWF TV special that aired on February 23, 1990 from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The main event featured Hulk Hogan defending the WWF World Heavyweight Championship against ”Macho King” Randy Savage in a singles match, which effectively concluded their feud that started a year prior at The Main Event II. The event also featured The Ultimate Warrior defending the WWF Intercontinental Championship against “Canada's Strongest Man” Dino Bravo in a singles match.
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- Name
- The Main Event III
- Date
- February 23, 1990
- Broadcast
- WWF TV Special
- Venue
- Joe Louis Arena
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Attendance
- ca. 21,000
- Announcers
- Vince McMahon & Jesse Ventura
- Number of Matches
- 2 Matches
Event Details
Final Card
Singles Match
Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Randy Savage (w/ Queen Sherri)
WWF World Heavyweight Championship
Special Referee: Buster Douglas
Singles Match
The Ultimate Warrior (c) vs. Dino Bravo (w/ Earthquake & Jimmy Hart)
WWF Intercontinental Championship
External Links
The Main Event III
Event Info
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