
WWF on MSG Network
Hogan’s First Garden Defense
S9 • E2 Feb 20, 1984
Following the historic crowning of a new champion just weeks earlier, the February 20, 1984, return to Madison Square Garden focused on the dawn of the new era. The main event featured WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan defending his title against Paul Orndorff in a hard-fought contest. The card was further stacked with high-stakes action, including a successful Intercontinental title defense by Tito Santana and a marquee attraction featuring Andre the Giant. The show reinforced the new direction of the company, showcasing top-tier rivalries that kept the momentum of "Hulkamania" building in New York.
Key Matches
WWF World Heavyweight Championship: Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Paul Orndorff
WWF Intercontinental Championship: Tito Santana (c) vs. The Magnificent Muraco
Singles Match: Andre the Giant vs. The Masked Superstar
Six-Man Tag Team Match: Ivan Putski, Rocky Johnson, & Tony Atlas vs. Mr. Fuji, Sgt. Slaughter, & Tiger Chung Lee
Key Matches
WWF World Heavyweight Championship: Hulk Hogan (c) vs. Paul Orndorff
WWF Intercontinental Championship: Tito Santana (c) vs. The Magnificent Muraco
Singles Match: Andre the Giant vs. The Masked Superstar
Six-Man Tag Team Match: Ivan Putski, Rocky Johnson, & Tony Atlas vs. Mr. Fuji, Sgt. Slaughter, & Tiger Chung Lee