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WWF Championship Wrestling

WWF Championship Wrestling

1980•TV-PG•Action & Adventure
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The first nationally syndicated WWE television series, Championship Wrestling features numerous WWE Hall of Famers and Legends in action.

Vince McMahon · Writer

StatusIn Production
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 12, 1980

Episodes

Episode 1 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan. 12, 1980E145m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan. 12, 1980

Hulk Hogan battles Angelo Gomez & Johnny Rivera in a Handicap Match. Larry Zbyszko takes on Jojo Andrews. The Samoans are in tag team action.

Jan 12, 1980

Episode 2 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan. 19, 1980E247m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan. 19, 1980

Ken Patera faces Angelo Gomez. The Samoans take on Dominic DeNucci & Johnny Rivera in tag team action. Pat Patterson, Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund are in action.

Jan 19, 1980

Episode 3 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb. 02, 1980E347m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb. 02, 1980

Steve King faces Bobby Duncum. Bruno Sammartino collides with Larry Zbyszko. Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson battles Jose Estrada. Hulk Hogan takes on Angelo Gomez.

Feb 2, 1980

Episode 4 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb. 16, 1980E447m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb. 16, 1980

Larry Zbyszko battles Mike Masters. John Buford & Dominik DeNucci face The Samoans. Ken Patera takes on Steve King & Charlie Brown in a Handicap Match. Hulk Hogan clashes with Bill Berger.

Feb 16, 1980

Episode 5 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb. 23, 1980E547m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb. 23, 1980

Tony Atlas battles BB Coleman. Larry Zbyszko goes head-to-head with Bill Berger. Ivan Putski puts his power on display against Ron Lee.

Feb 23, 1980

Episode 6 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar. 01, 1980E645m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar. 01, 1980

Hulk Hogan puts on a dominating display against Manny Siaca. The Samoans clash with Steve King & Mike Masters. Ken Patera faces John Buford. WWE Tag Team Champions Ivan Putski & Tito Santana are in action.

Mar 1, 1980

Episode 7 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar. 15, 1980E746m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar. 15, 1980

"Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe takes on Steve King. Johnny Rodz battles Angelo Gomez. Ken Patera faces Mike Masters in singles action.

Mar 15, 1980

Episode 8 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar 22, 1980E847m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar 22, 1980

Hulk Hogan faces Mike Masters. Johnny Rodz joins forces with Baron Mikel Scicluna to take on Pat Patterson & Rene Goulet.

Mar 22, 1980

Episode 9 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar. 29, 1980E946m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar. 29, 1980

Hulk Hogan goes head-to-head with Angelo Gomez. Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson is in non-title action. Tor Kamata clashes with Steve King. Charlie Brown faces the intimidating Ox Baker.

Mar 29, 1980

Episode 10 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr. 12, 1980E1047m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr. 12, 1980

Andre the Giant puts his historic power on display in a Handicap Match. Hulk Hogan continues to dominate. Johnny Rodz clashes with Dominic DeNucci.

Apr 12, 1980

Episode 11 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr. 19, 1980E1147m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr. 19, 1980

WWE Champion Bob Backlund takes on Jose Estrada in an Exhibition Match. Ken Patera collides with Rene Goulet. Tor Kamata faces Mike Masters. Tony Atlas clashes with Billy Coleman.

Apr 19, 1980

Episode 12 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr 26, 1980E1247m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr 26, 1980

Pat Patterson faces Jose Estrada. Johnny Rodz battles Rene Goulet. Tony Atlas gives an inside look at his intense training regimen.

Apr 26, 1980

Episode 13 - WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 03, 1980E1347m

WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 03, 1980

Tony Atlas battles Frank Monroe. Larry Zbyszko faces Joe Mascara. Former WWE Champion Pedro Morales clashes against Jose Estrada. Dominic DeNucci & Rene Goulet are in tag team action.

May 3, 1980

Episode 14 - WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 10, 1980E1448m

WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 10, 1980

Harley Race battles Frankie Williams. Vince McMahon interviews The Grand Wizard and new Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera. Tor Kamata looks to continue his undefeated streak.

May 10, 1980

Episode 15 - WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 17, 1980E1541m

WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 17, 1980

Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera faces Dominic DeNucci. WWE Tag Team Champions The Wild Samoans clash with Rene Goulet & Angelo Gomez in non-title action.

May 17, 1980

Episode 16 - WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 24, 1980E1647m

WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 24, 1980

Tony Atlas, Harley Race and Pedro Morales are all in action. Rick McGraw clashes with Larry Sharpe. El Olympico faces Larry Zbyszko.

May 24, 1980

Episode 17 - WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 31, 1980E1746m

WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 31, 1980

WWE Tag Team Champions The Wild Samoans battle Rene Goulet & Jim Duggan in a non-title showdown. Pedro Morales faces Jose Estrada. Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera is in action.

May 31, 1980

Episode 18 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 07, 1980E1847m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 07, 1980

Hulk Hogan looks to continue his undefeated streak. Rene Goulet joins forces with Pat Patterson to take on Davey O'Hannon & Jose Estrada. Larry Zbyszko draws the ire of Bruno Sammartino.

Jun 7, 1980

Episode 19 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 14, 1980E1947m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 14, 1980

Pedro Morales battles the intimidating Baron Mikel Scicluna. Tony Atlas faces Ron Shaw. Intercontinental Champion Champion Ken Patera, WWE Tag Team Champions The Wild Samoans and Harley Race are in action.

Jun 14, 1980

Episode 20 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 21, 1980E2046m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 21, 1980

Ken Patera confronts Tony Atlas. Dominic DeNucci & Rene Goulet take on Mark Pole & Frank Monroe. Larry Zbyszko, Pedro Morales and Rick McGraw are in action.

Jun 21, 1980

Episode 21 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 28, 1980E2147m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 28, 1980

Tony Atlas and Ken Patera put their strength to the test in an arm wrestling contest. Ivan Putski faces Moose Monroe. Larry Zbyszko battles Angelo Gomez. Fred Blassie and Hulk Hogan share their thoughts on Andre the Giant.

Jun 28, 1980

Episode 22 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 05, 1980E2247m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 05, 1980

Hulk Hogan looks to continue his dominance. Dominic DeNucci & Rene Goulet face Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada. Pedro Morales, Harley Race and Pat Patterson are in action.

Jul 5, 1980

Episode 23 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 12, 1980E2347m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 12, 1980

Bruno Sammartino and Larry Zbyszko weigh in ahead of their legendary clash at Shea Stadium. Pedro Morales takes on Jose Estrada. Tony Atlas and Ken Patera face off in an arm wrestling contest.

Jul 12, 1980

Episode 24 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 19, 1980E2444m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 19, 1980

Hulk Hogan battles Ron Shaw. Andre the Giant faces two opponents in a Handicap Match. Pat Patterson & Rene Goulet take on Jose Estrada & Kid Sharkey.

Jul 19, 1980

Episode 25 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 26, 1980E2547m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 26, 1980

Hulk Hogan, Rick Martel and Larry Zbyszko are in action. Bob Backlund & Pedro Morales join forces to take on Tor Kamata & Jose Estrada. The Wild Samoans face Rick McGraw & Rene Goulet.

Jul 26, 1980

Episode 26 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Aug. 09, 1980E2646m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Aug. 09, 1980

WWE Champion Bob Backlund faces Johnny Rodz in a non-title bout. The Wild Samoans take on Rene Goulet & Rick McGraw in tag team action. Vince McMahon interviews Andre the Giant.

Aug 9, 1980

Episode 27 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Aug 16, 1980E2747m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Aug 16, 1980

Sgt. Slaughter makes a lasting impression. Tony Garea clashes with Jose Estrada. The Hangman faces Rene Goulet.

Aug 16, 1980

Episode 28 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Aug. 23, 1980E2847m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Aug. 23, 1980

Ernie Ladd faces two opponents in a Handicap Match. Sgt. Slaughter, Ken Patera and Tony Atlas are in action.

Aug 23, 1980

Episode 29 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 06, 1980E2947m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 06, 1980

Rene Goulet & Tony Garea take on Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada. Ken Patera faces Frankie Williams. Tony Atlas battles Baron Mikel Scicluna.

Sep 6, 1980

Episode 30 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 13, 1980E3047m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 13, 1980

Sgt. Slaughter battles Angelo Gomez. Pedro Morales clashes with Jose Estrada. Rick Martel & Dominic DeNucci face The Wild Samoans. Tony Garea & Rene Goulet take on Black Demon & Sylvano Sousa.

Sep 13, 1980

Episode 31 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 20, 1980E3147m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 20, 1980

The Wild Samoans battle Rene Goulet & Tony Garea in the Tag Team Title Tournament Finals. Ken Patera comes face-to-face with Pedro Morales.

Sep 20, 1980

Episode 32 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 27, 1980E3247m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 27, 1980

Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada take on The Wild Samoans. Tony Garea faces off against Baron Mikel Scicluna.

Sep 27, 1980

Episode 33 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 04, 1980E3347m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 04, 1980

Pedro Morales faces the Black Demon. Sgt. Slaughter and The Grand Wizard of Wrestling call for the WWE Universe to stand at attention.

Oct 4, 1980

Episode 34 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 11, 1980E3447m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 11, 1980

Ernie Ladd looks to make quick work of Frank Williams. Dominic DeNucci faces Jose Estrada. Arnold Skaaland finds a flaw in Sgt. Slaughter.

Oct 11, 1980

Episode 35 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 18, 1980E3546m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 18, 1980

Andre the Giant issues a challenge to Hulk Hogan. Ernie Ladd competes in a Handicap Match.

Oct 18, 1980

Episode 36 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 25, 1980E3646m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 25, 1980

Tony Garea & Rick Martel have their sights set on The Wild Samoans' WWE Tag Team Titles. Sgt. Slaughter refuses to compete.

Oct 25, 1980

Episode 37 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Nov. 15, 1980E3746m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Nov. 15, 1980

Tony Garea & Rick Martel challenge The Wild Samoans. Killer Khan cannot be contained. Hulk Hogan battles Harry Valdez.

Nov 15, 1980

Episode 38 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Nov. 22, 1980E3846m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Nov. 22, 1980

Rick McGraw battles Killer Khan. Ernie Ladd faces off against Jose Estrada. Ivan Putski brings his Polish power to Championship Wrestling.

Nov 22, 1980

Episode 39 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Nov. 29, 1980E3946m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Nov. 29, 1980

WWE Tag Team Champion Tony Garea is proud of Rick Martel. The Moondogs prove to be unpredictable. Ernie Ladd battles Ron Shaw.

Nov 29, 1980

Episode 40 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec. 06, 1980E4047m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec. 06, 1980

WWE Tag Team Champions Tony Garea & Rick Martel face Silvano Sousa & Baron Mikel Scicluna. Dominic DeNucci takes on Jose Estrada.

Dec 6, 1980

Episode 41 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec 13, 1980E4147m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec 13, 1980

Dominic DeNucci teams with Rick McGraw to take on The Moondogs. Pedro Morales faces the massive Mike Smith.

Dec 13, 1980

Episode 42 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec 20, 1980E4245m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec 20, 1980

Tony Garea & Rick Martel face Mikel Scicluna & Ron Shaw. Sgt. Slaughter offers $5,000 to any Superstar who can break his Cobra Clutch.

Dec 20, 1980

Episode 43 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec 27, 1980E4347m

WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec 27, 1980

Stan Hansen battles Rick McGraw. Tony Atlas goes one-on-one with Jose Estrada. Intercontinental Champion Pedro Morales takes on Ron Shaw.

Dec 27, 1980

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