Jack Tunney
Actor · 1935 – 2004 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
John Tunney Jr. was a Canadian wrestling promoter, best known for his role as the president of the WWF during the 1980s and 1990s, when the company reached its Golden Era. He was instrumental in creating many historic angles for the company, including iconic rivalries like Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VI. His on-screen character as president was crucial during key moments of the shows, like suspensions and title vacuums, but he never got physically involved in matches. Over the years, Tunney was respected as a figure of impartial authority. After his retirement in 1995 due to financial struggles, he disappeared from the wrestling scene. Jack Tunney passed away in 2004 at the age of 69, but he is still remembered by WWF fans for his contributions during the golden age of professional wrestling.
Series3
TV7.2Action & AdventureWWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.
WWF Superstars
1986 · 9 votes
TV6.8DramaAction & AdventureThe biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.
WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986 · 4 votes
TV8.3DramaFamilyA professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The series was made up entirely of star vs. star bouts in a time when weekly programming consisted primarily of established stars dominating enhancement talent.
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985 · 46 votes
Movies2
Movie6.6ActionDramaTwenty top Superstars compete in the first-ever Royal Rumble match. See all your favorites including Bret "The Hitman" Hart, The Ultimate Warrior, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "The Natural" Butch Reed and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan compete in the over-the-top-rope elimination match. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat faces "Ravishing" Rick Rude and much more!
WWE Royal Rumble 1988
1988 · 18 votes
MovieActionHulk-a-mania is still running wild against his biggest challenger ever.
Hulkamania 3
1988