TIMELINE Wrestling | 1988 | "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan (WWF) & JJ Dillon (WCW)

Published 2023-05-26
1988 was another memorable year in the world of professional wrestling, and two wrestlers played a significant role: "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and JJ Dillon in World Championship Wrestling (WCW).

In this video, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and JJ Dillon look back on their careers in 1988 and share their memories and thoughts on what made that year so special. Jim Duggan discusses his time as a fan favorite in the WWF, his memorable matches and storylines, and his iconic 2x4 weapon. JJ Dillon talks about his role as the manager of the Four Horsemen, one of the most dominant forces in WCW, and his behind-the-scenes work in the wrestling industry.

Whether you're a fan of "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan or JJ Dillon, or just interested in the history of professional wrestling, this video is a must-watch. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from two of the most influential figures of the 1980s as they reflect on their careers and the memorable year of 1988.

00:00:00 WCW INTRO
00:01:25 WCW January 1st, 1988
00:04:24 WCW January 4th, 1988
00:05:59 WWF INTRO
00:07:03 WWF January 5th, 1988
00:08:15 WCW January 10th, 1988
00:10:36 WCW January 10th, 1988
00:12:33 WWF January 23rd, 1988
00:19:02 WWF January 24th, 1988
00:22:42 WCW January 24th, 1988
00:36:44 WWF January 25th, 1988
00:37:14 WCW January 26th, 1988
00:45:49 WWF January 27th, 1988
00:48:05 WCW January 30th, 1988
00:52:19 WWF January 30th, 1988
00:55:08 WWF January 1988
00:56:44 WWF February 5th, 1988
01:07:13 WCW February 13th, 1988
01:09:05 WWF February 13th, 1988
01:13:34 WWF February 16th, 1988
01:16:32 WWF February 18th, 1988
01:26:16 WCW February 20th, 1988
01:27:56 WCW February 26th, 1988
01:28:06 WWF February 26th, 1988
01:30:47 WCW February 26th, 1988
01:33:51 WWF March 7th, 1988
01:36:23 WWF March 9th, 1988
01:38:16 WCW March 12th, 1988
01:39:43 WCW March 16th,1988
01:41:23 WCW March 19th,1988
01:44:41 WWF March 19th, 1988
01:47:43 WCW March 26th,1988
01:50:18 WCW March 27th,1988
02:03:59 WWF March 27th, 1988
02:19:38 WCW April 3rd,1988
02:21:25 WWF April 1988
02:27:51 WCW April 20th,1988
02:30:14 WWF April 22nd, 1988
02:34:47 WCW April 23rd, 1988
02:39:22 WWF April 27th, 1988
02:41:02 WCW May 1st,1988
02:44:21 WWF May 5th, 1988
02:45:23 WWF May 11th, 1988
02:47:09 WCW May 11th,1988
02:48:10 WCW May 22nd,1988
02:50:30 WWF May 22nd, 1988
02:51:31 WWF May 23rd, 1988
02:52:44 WWF May 31st, 1988
02:54:53 WWF June 8th, 1988
02:55:51 WWF June 18th, 1988
02:56:44 WWF June 21st, 1988
02:58:53 WCW June 26th, 1988
03:01:39 WWF June 26th, 1988
03:04:47 WWF July 4th, 1988
03:06:04 WCW July 10th, 1988
03:09:04 WWF July 10th, 1988
03:10:45 WCW July 16th, 1988
03:14:12 WWF July 17th, 1988
03:15:06 WWF July 25th, 1988
03:15:52 WWF July 29th, 1988
03:18:02 WCW August 1st, 1988
03:20:42 WCW August 7th, 1988
03:22:12 WWF August 23rd, 1988
03:24:37 WWF August 29th, 1988
03:26:27 WWF September 9th, 1988
03:28:09 WCW September 10th, 1988
03:34:18 WWF September 13th, 1988
03:35:16 WCW September 18th, 1988
03:39:03 WWF September 24th, 1988
03:40:25 WWF October 5th, 1988
03:43:23 WWF October 7th, 1988
03:45:20 WWF October 17th, 1988
03:46:05 WCW October 29th, 1988
03:46:50 WCW November 1st, 1988
03:47:52 WCW November 2nd, 1988
03:54:16 WCW November 24th, 1988
03:56:17 WWF November 4th, 1988
03:57:28 WWF November 24th, 1988
03:57:59 WCW November 27th, 1988
04:00:26 WCW OUTRO
04:04:36 WWF December 4th, 1988
04:05:55 WWF December 7th, 1988

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All Comments (21)
  • @schizzo8959
    Why i s the pokemon battle theme playing between segments?
  • @devilmaster73
    Its a neat concept, and I'm liking it. If I may with 2 suggestions - 1) future attempts have some sort of bumper/transfer animation from wcw to wwf. (and all I can think of as an example, is the simplistic autobot/deception bumper from the original cartoon series.); And (2) the date explanation card is shown before you cut to the other series. So you show the date card for wcw, then cut to wwf for a while, then go back to wcw, and I've forgotten the context at what Dillon is talking about (and vice versa), so I'm going back to read what the card was, then scan forwarding back to where I was.
  • @kkwok9
    J. J. Dillon's was a great manager and a bada$$ rassler back in the day. Great video
  • @carterwongtbs
    These interviews would be so much more enjoyable to watch if they were presented in their original format.
  • @nichhodge8503
    11:14 WCW Timeline Title: If I leave here tomorrow - Michael Hayes being fired 😂😂 (If I leave here tomorrow being the opening lines to the song Free Bird the Lynyrd Skynyrd song which the Fabulous Freebirds got their name from and used as their theme son
  • @thehappywerewolf
    Sean thanks for re uploading this got my Google account hacked lost my youtube 6 months ago lost honky and piper as well.
  • @CatsClaw44
    Hacksaw said that Gorilla blasted him on commentary to much but I thought that Gorilla always went out of his way to put Duggan over.
  • @rustykuntz94
    I know Duggan’s doing it tongue & cheek but I’ve heard him now do this 3/4 times. The line about “I beat Stunning Steve so bad he had to shave his head & change his name.” He probably shouldn’t remind people of that, maybe the worst decisions WCW ever made
  • @richardclark7224
    J.J is right about JPC out drawling the WWF in Philadelphia pa … was always at the Philadelphia civic center when they come to Philadelphia there was nothing like mid Atlantic championship wrestling❤❤❤❤❤
  • Terry Taylor is a rooster....just in human form. If you've ever seen him as a heel in UWF/Midsouth, the rooster metaphor is on full display. Watch him strut to the ring in the NWA/UWF TV title unification match. His swagger would make Kanye West jealous.
  • @captainthrall
    Sean, I love you buddy. Sorry I haven't kept up with all of the videos. I'm working on it! Have a wonderful 2023, sir.
  • The titles aren't matching the commentary?? Sting crashing Flair's party was followed by Hacksaw talking about Hartley Race
  • @MasteroftheDDT
    They weren't on the best of terms with Savage but he got a action figure I think. 1 or 2 maybe.
  • @travelreview5962
    I would argue and say Sting's love for the business has grown over time. Im not arguing that he had the same love as someone like Jim Cornette but i do think he truly cares about the fans and the guys in the lockerroom. I mean using someone like Cornette as an example, by the time TNA came around he openly said making the drive to the studio several times a week was not something he was willing to do, yet no one arroyos ever question his love or passion for the business. I think also avoiding WWE for so long says something about who he is and how he feels about the business. You would assume anyone who was more concerned with becoming a Hollywood star than a Pro Wrestler would go to the organization with the most exposure and brand recognition that has been associated 100% of the individuals who have made the transition where as the organizations where Sting worked the first 40 years of his career, never created 1. Dude loved what he did just maybe in a sight different way than people expected him to.
  • @marcelmoreau2733
    At 47:35, Hacksaw showing a little too much enthusiasm for Glacier's giant hole😉 at least he glossed kver the size of his package. Maybe new game is 'How big is Glacier's hole?