6.1K views · 96 reactions | On this day in 1984, Bret Hart’s journey in WWF began. WrestleMania 8 vs. Roddy Piper was one of the matches that defined it. Bret and Rey reflect on its impact decades later. ROF x Wrestling | Summer Sale Now On | https://rootsof.co/wrestlingcollectionF | Roots Of Fight | Facebook

🥥On June 26, 1984 one of the most memorable moments in WWF history occurred during an episode of “Piper's Pit”, as Rowdy Roddy Piper interviewed "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. After Snuka accused Piper of insulting him, Piper smashed a coconut shell over Snuka's head. After that, he proceeded to throw him around and shove a banana down his throat before leaving through a back door, escaping a furious Snuka. The segment itself was taped on March 28th at Agricultural Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania, but

On June 16, 1984 in front of a sold out crowd at Madison Square Garden, Sgt. Slaughter and the Iron Sheik (with Ayatollah Blassie) squared off in their classic “Boot Camp Match.” In early 1984, Sgt.Slaughter’s WWF career took off after he turned face and defended America's honor against the hated Iron Sheik. Slaughter and the Iron Sheik engaged in many matches throughout the year, culminating in the boot camp match. | Davenport Sports Network