WWE WrestleFest (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1988, WWE WrestleFest is an action and drama film directed by Vince McMahon, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Much like 'The Big Event' held in August of 1986, Wrestlefest '88 was a supercard meant for the live audience only, but ticket sales were large enough to justify recording it for Coliseum Video, with commentary added in afterwards. Taped from Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the latter part of July 1988, with the wonderful combination of Sean Mooney, Lord Alred Hayes, and Superstar Billy Graham on the call. The main event was Hulk Hogan versus Andre the Giant in a steel cage match. The British Bulldogs challenged Tag Team Champions Demolition while WWF Champion Randy 'Macho Man' Savage defended against challenger Ted DiBiase. There were 15 matches total.
Who’s in it. WWE WrestleFest stars Randy Poffo as "The Macho Man" Randy Savage, Elizabeth Hulette as Miss Elizabeth, Ted DiBiase Sr. as "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Mike Jones as Virgil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, WWE WrestleFest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch WWE WrestleFest page.
If you liked it. Fans of WWE WrestleFest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch WWE WrestleFest (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for WWE WrestleFest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is WWE WrestleFest worth watching?
- WWE WrestleFest holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in WWE WrestleFest?
- WWE WrestleFest stars Randy Poffo, Elizabeth Hulette, Ted DiBiase Sr., Mike Jones and Hulk Hogan.
- When was WWE WrestleFest released?
- WWE WrestleFest was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.