30K views · 389 reactions | On March 17, 1985 WWF at Madison Square Garden aired on the MSG Network. In a build up for the first ever WrestleMania, a special Piper’s Pit is held. Rowdy Roddy Piper has guests “Cowboy” Bob Orton Jr. and “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff as well as their opponents for WrestleMania WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan and Mr. T alongside Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka. | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook

On May 21, 1984 the WWF MSG Show took place at a sold out Madison Square Garden. Take a look back as Sgt. Slaughter takes on The Iron Sheik (with Freddie Blassie). After the match, a bloodied SLAUGHTER leads the crowd with the Pledge of Allegiance. | Davenport Sports Network

On May 20, 1985 WWF Wrestling at MSG took place in front of 15,000 fans at Madison Square Garden and aired on the MSG Network. In the main event, WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan put his title on the line against the Magnificent Muraco (with Mr. Fuji). Commentary for the match is handled by Gorilla Monsoon and Mean Gene Okerlund. | Davenport Sports Network

On February 18, 1985 WWF’s “The War to Settle the Score” took place in front of 22,000 fans at Madison Square Garden and ushered in the “Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection” era. The main event featured Hulk Hogan defending the WWF World Heavyweight Championship against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Hogan retained the title after Piper got disqualified in the only match of the event that was shown on MTV. | Davenport Sports Network