Hulk Hogan used his strength early, while Randy Savage relied on his speed and quicker offense to keep Hogan from controlling the match. As the exchanges continued, Savage began focusing his attacks on Hogan’s head and face.
When the fight moved outside the ring, Miss Elizabeth checked on Savage after he went to the floor, but Savage pushed her away. Hogan later tried to send Savage into the ring post, but Elizabeth stepped between them. That hesitation gave Savage time to escape and send Hogan into the post instead.
After Savage confronted Elizabeth again, referee Dave Hebner ordered her backstage. With Elizabeth gone, Savage was able to take control and continued attacking Hogan’s head and throat. He came off the top rope with a double axe handle, snapped Hogan’s throat across the top rope, and kept Hogan on the defensive.
After slamming Hogan, Savage climbed to the top rope and connected with the flying elbow drop. Hogan kicked out at two and immediately began his comeback. After absorbing Savage’s punches, Hogan responded with punches of his own, hit the big boot, and followed with the leg drop.
Hogan pinned Savage to win the WWF World Heavyweight Championship, ending Savage’s reign and beginning Hogan’s second run with the title.
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