
The first nationally syndicated WWE television series, Championship Wrestling features numerous WWE Hall of Famers and Legends in action.
TV-PG • Action & Adventure • Series • 1980 • 9 seasons
Created by: Vince McMahon

S1 E1 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan. 12, 1980
Hulk Hogan battles Angelo Gomez & Johnny Rivera in a Handicap Match. Larry Zbyszko takes on Jojo Andrews. The Samoans are in tag team action.
Jan 12, 1980 • 45m

S1 E2 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jan. 19, 1980
Ken Patera faces Angelo Gomez. The Samoans take on Dominic DeNucci & Johnny Rivera in tag team action. Pat Patterson, Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund are in action.
Jan 19, 1980 • 47m

S1 E3 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb. 02, 1980
Steve King faces Bobby Duncum. Bruno Sammartino collides with Larry Zbyszko. Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson battles Jose Estrada. Hulk Hogan takes on Angelo Gomez.
Feb 2, 1980 • 47m

S1 E4 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb. 16, 1980
Larry Zbyszko battles Mike Masters. John Buford & Dominik DeNucci face The Samoans. Ken Patera takes on Steve King & Charlie Brown in a Handicap Match. Hulk Hogan clashes with Bill Berger.
Feb 16, 1980 • 47m

S1 E5 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Feb. 23, 1980
Tony Atlas battles BB Coleman. Larry Zbyszko goes head-to-head with Bill Berger. Ivan Putski puts his power on display against Ron Lee.
Feb 23, 1980 • 47m

S1 E6 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar. 01, 1980
Hulk Hogan puts on a dominating display against Manny Siaca. The Samoans clash with Steve King & Mike Masters. Ken Patera faces John Buford. WWE Tag Team Champions Ivan Putski & Tito Santana are in action.
Mar 1, 1980 • 45m

S1 E7 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar. 15, 1980
"Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe takes on Steve King. Johnny Rodz battles Angelo Gomez. Ken Patera faces Mike Masters in singles action.
Mar 15, 1980 • 46m

S1 E8 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar 22, 1980
Hulk Hogan faces Mike Masters. Johnny Rodz joins forces with Baron Mikel Scicluna to take on Pat Patterson & Rene Goulet.
Mar 22, 1980 • 47m

S1 E9 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Mar. 29, 1980
Hulk Hogan goes head-to-head with Angelo Gomez. Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson is in non-title action. Tor Kamata clashes with Steve King. Charlie Brown faces the intimidating Ox Baker.
Mar 29, 1980 • 46m

S1 E10 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr. 12, 1980
Andre the Giant puts his historic power on display in a Handicap Match. Hulk Hogan continues to dominate. Johnny Rodz clashes with Dominic DeNucci.
Apr 12, 1980 • 47m

S1 E11 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr. 19, 1980
WWE Champion Bob Backlund takes on Jose Estrada in an Exhibition Match. Ken Patera collides with Rene Goulet. Tor Kamata faces Mike Masters. Tony Atlas clashes with Billy Coleman.
Apr 19, 1980 • 47m

S1 E12 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Apr 26, 1980
Pat Patterson faces Jose Estrada. Johnny Rodz battles Rene Goulet. Tony Atlas gives an inside look at his intense training regimen.
Apr 26, 1980 • 47m

S1 E13 - WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 03, 1980
Tony Atlas battles Frank Monroe. Larry Zbyszko faces Joe Mascara. Former WWE Champion Pedro Morales clashes against Jose Estrada. Dominic DeNucci & Rene Goulet are in tag team action.
May 3, 1980 • 47m

S1 E14 - WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 10, 1980
Harley Race battles Frankie Williams. Vince McMahon interviews The Grand Wizard and new Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera. Tor Kamata looks to continue his undefeated streak.
May 10, 1980 • 48m

S1 E15 - WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 17, 1980
Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera faces Dominic DeNucci. WWE Tag Team Champions The Wild Samoans clash with Rene Goulet & Angelo Gomez in non-title action.
May 17, 1980 • 41m

S1 E16 - WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 24, 1980
Tony Atlas, Harley Race and Pedro Morales are all in action. Rick McGraw clashes with Larry Sharpe. El Olympico faces Larry Zbyszko.
May 24, 1980 • 47m

S1 E17 - WWF Championship Wrestling - May. 31, 1980
WWE Tag Team Champions The Wild Samoans battle Rene Goulet & Jim Duggan in a non-title showdown. Pedro Morales faces Jose Estrada. Intercontinental Champion Ken Patera is in action.
May 31, 1980 • 46m

S1 E18 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 07, 1980
Hulk Hogan looks to continue his undefeated streak. Rene Goulet joins forces with Pat Patterson to take on Davey O'Hannon & Jose Estrada. Larry Zbyszko draws the ire of Bruno Sammartino.
Jun 7, 1980 • 47m

S1 E19 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 14, 1980
Pedro Morales battles the intimidating Baron Mikel Scicluna. Tony Atlas faces Ron Shaw. Intercontinental Champion Champion Ken Patera, WWE Tag Team Champions The Wild Samoans and Harley Race are in action.
Jun 14, 1980 • 47m

S1 E20 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 21, 1980
Ken Patera confronts Tony Atlas. Dominic DeNucci & Rene Goulet take on Mark Pole & Frank Monroe. Larry Zbyszko, Pedro Morales and Rick McGraw are in action.
Jun 21, 1980 • 46m

S1 E21 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jun. 28, 1980
Tony Atlas and Ken Patera put their strength to the test in an arm wrestling contest. Ivan Putski faces Moose Monroe. Larry Zbyszko battles Angelo Gomez. Fred Blassie and Hulk Hogan share their thoughts on Andre the Giant.
Jun 28, 1980 • 47m

S1 E22 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 05, 1980
Hulk Hogan looks to continue his dominance. Dominic DeNucci & Rene Goulet face Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada. Pedro Morales, Harley Race and Pat Patterson are in action.
Jul 5, 1980 • 47m

S1 E23 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 12, 1980
Bruno Sammartino and Larry Zbyszko weigh in ahead of their legendary clash at Shea Stadium. Pedro Morales takes on Jose Estrada. Tony Atlas and Ken Patera face off in an arm wrestling contest.
Jul 12, 1980 • 47m

S1 E24 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 19, 1980
Hulk Hogan battles Ron Shaw. Andre the Giant faces two opponents in a Handicap Match. Pat Patterson & Rene Goulet take on Jose Estrada & Kid Sharkey.
Jul 19, 1980 • 44m

S1 E25 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Jul. 26, 1980
Hulk Hogan, Rick Martel and Larry Zbyszko are in action. Bob Backlund & Pedro Morales join forces to take on Tor Kamata & Jose Estrada. The Wild Samoans face Rick McGraw & Rene Goulet.
Jul 26, 1980 • 47m

S1 E26 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Aug. 09, 1980
WWE Champion Bob Backlund faces Johnny Rodz in a non-title bout. The Wild Samoans take on Rene Goulet & Rick McGraw in tag team action. Vince McMahon interviews Andre the Giant.
Aug 9, 1980 • 46m

S1 E27 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Aug 16, 1980
Sgt. Slaughter makes a lasting impression. Tony Garea clashes with Jose Estrada. The Hangman faces Rene Goulet.
Aug 16, 1980 • 47m

S1 E28 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Aug. 23, 1980
Ernie Ladd faces two opponents in a Handicap Match. Sgt. Slaughter, Ken Patera and Tony Atlas are in action.
Aug 23, 1980 • 47m

S1 E29 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 06, 1980
Rene Goulet & Tony Garea take on Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada. Ken Patera faces Frankie Williams. Tony Atlas battles Baron Mikel Scicluna.
Sep 6, 1980 • 47m

S1 E30 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 13, 1980
Sgt. Slaughter battles Angelo Gomez. Pedro Morales clashes with Jose Estrada. Rick Martel & Dominic DeNucci face The Wild Samoans. Tony Garea & Rene Goulet take on Black Demon & Sylvano Sousa.
Sep 13, 1980 • 47m

S1 E31 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 20, 1980
The Wild Samoans battle Rene Goulet & Tony Garea in the Tag Team Title Tournament Finals. Ken Patera comes face-to-face with Pedro Morales.
Sep 20, 1980 • 47m

S1 E32 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Sep. 27, 1980
Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada take on The Wild Samoans. Tony Garea faces off against Baron Mikel Scicluna.
Sep 27, 1980 • 47m

S1 E33 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 04, 1980
Pedro Morales faces the Black Demon. Sgt. Slaughter and The Grand Wizard of Wrestling call for the WWE Universe to stand at attention.
Oct 4, 1980 • 47m

S1 E34 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 11, 1980
Ernie Ladd looks to make quick work of Frank Williams. Dominic DeNucci faces Jose Estrada. Arnold Skaaland finds a flaw in Sgt. Slaughter.
Oct 11, 1980 • 47m

S1 E35 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 18, 1980
Andre the Giant issues a challenge to Hulk Hogan. Ernie Ladd competes in a Handicap Match.
Oct 18, 1980 • 46m

S1 E36 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Oct. 25, 1980
Tony Garea & Rick Martel have their sights set on The Wild Samoans' WWE Tag Team Titles. Sgt. Slaughter refuses to compete.
Oct 25, 1980 • 46m

S1 E37 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Nov. 15, 1980
Tony Garea & Rick Martel challenge The Wild Samoans. Killer Khan cannot be contained. Hulk Hogan battles Harry Valdez.
Nov 15, 1980 • 46m

S1 E38 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Nov. 22, 1980
Rick McGraw battles Killer Khan. Ernie Ladd faces off against Jose Estrada. Ivan Putski brings his Polish power to Championship Wrestling.
Nov 22, 1980 • 46m

S1 E39 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Nov. 29, 1980
WWE Tag Team Champion Tony Garea is proud of Rick Martel. The Moondogs prove to be unpredictable. Ernie Ladd battles Ron Shaw.
Nov 29, 1980 • 46m

S1 E40 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec. 06, 1980
WWE Tag Team Champions Tony Garea & Rick Martel face Silvano Sousa & Baron Mikel Scicluna. Dominic DeNucci takes on Jose Estrada.
Dec 6, 1980 • 47m

S1 E41 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec 13, 1980
Dominic DeNucci teams with Rick McGraw to take on The Moondogs. Pedro Morales faces the massive Mike Smith.
Dec 13, 1980 • 47m

S1 E42 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec 20, 1980
Tony Garea & Rick Martel face Mikel Scicluna & Ron Shaw. Sgt. Slaughter offers $5,000 to any Superstar who can break his Cobra Clutch.
Dec 20, 1980 • 45m

S1 E43 - WWF Championship Wrestling - Dec 27, 1980
Stan Hansen battles Rick McGraw. Tony Atlas goes one-on-one with Jose Estrada. Intercontinental Champion Pedro Morales takes on Ron Shaw.
Dec 27, 1980 • 47m
WWF Championship Wrestling
The first nationally syndicated WWE television series, Championship Wrestling features numerous WWE Hall of Famers and Legends in action.
TV-PG • Action & Adventure • TV Series • 1980