WWF Championship Wrestling: WWF Championship Wrestling - 1981
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of WWF Championship Wrestling Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan 03, 1981
Jan 3, 1981 · 47 min
Hulk Hogan shows off a new side. The undefeated Killer Khan doesn't care about manners. S.D. Jones returns to Championship Wrestling.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan 10, 1981
Jan 10, 1981 · 47 min
Stan Hansen calls out WWE Champion Bob Backlund. Sgt. Slaughter locks up with Frank Savage. The Moondogs battle Rick McGraw & Jim Duggan.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan 17, 1981
Jan 17, 1981 · 47 min
Tony Garea & Rick Martel square off against the unpredictable Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada. Pedro Morales takes on Ron Shaw.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan 24, 1981
Jan 24, 1981 · 46 min
Hulk Hogan looks to outmuscle both John Callahan & Angelo Gomez. Fred Blassie guarantees 1981 will be his year.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan 31, 1981
Jan 31, 1981 · 47 min
Hulk Hogan takes on two opponents in a Handicap Match. WWE Champion Bob Backlund and Arnold Skaaland sound off.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb 07, 1981
Feb 7, 1981 · 47 min
King Kong Mosca makes his WWE debut against Jim Duggan. Stan Hansen battles it out with Rick Stallone.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb 14, 1981
Feb 14, 1981 · 46 min
Hulk Hogan finds a challenger in Tony Atlas. Tony Garea steps in the ring with The Hangman. S.D. Jones collides with Jose Estrada.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb 21, 1981
Feb 21, 1981 · 47 min
Sgt. Slaughter's $5,000 Cobra Clutch Challenge continues. Pedro Morales battles Jose Estrada. Hulk Hogan shows off his incredible power.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb 28, 1981
Feb 28, 1981 · 47 min
Pedro Morales, Stan Hansen, The Magnificent Muraco and more are in action. Sgt. Slaughter attempts to hold Rick McGraw in the Cobra Clutch.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar 07, 1981
Mar 7, 1981 · 47 min
Pat Patterson interviews Sgt. Slaughter. Rick McGraw & Dominc DeNucci clash with The Moondogs. King Kong Mosca faces Jose Estrada.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar 14, 1981
Mar 14, 1981 · 47 min
King Kong Mosca clashes with Steve King. Pat Patterson addresses Sgt. Slaughter's attack on him. The Moondogs are in tag team action.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar 21, 1981
Mar 21, 1981 · 47 min
Tony Atlas clashes with Jose Estrada. Sgt. Slaughter goes head-to-head with Rick McGraw. Stan Hansen calls out WWE Champion Bob Backlund.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar 28, 1981
Mar 28, 1981 · 47 min
Andre the Giant puts his massive power on display. WWE Tag Team Champions Tony Garea & Rick Martel respond to The Moondogs' challenge.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr 04, 1981
Apr 4, 1981 · 47 min
The Hangman faces Andre the Giant. Tony Garea & Rick Martel put their WWE Tag Team Championships on the line against The Moondogs.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr 18, 1981
Apr 18, 1981 · 47 min
Tony Atlas faces Pete Mitchell. Sgt. Slaughter takes on Terry Gunn. The Moondogs are in tag team action. Mil Mascaras battles Johnny Rodz.
WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr 25, 1981
Apr 25, 1981 · 47 min
The Black Demon takes on Pedro Morales. Charlie Brown faces George "The Animal" Steele. Rick Stallone challenges Don Muraco.
WWF Championship Wrestling - May 02, 1981
May 2, 1981 · 42 min
Pete Mitchell battles Mil Mascaras. Pat Patterson interviews "Captain" Lou Albano and King Kong Angel Mosca. Chris Canyon faces Tony Atlas.