WWE SummerSlam 1989 (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1989, WWE SummerSlam 1989 is an action and drama film directed by Vince McMahon, running about 159 minutes. “Feel The Heat!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. SummerSlam (1989) was the second annual SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on August 28, 1989 in the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The main event was a tag team match between The Mega-Maniacs (WWF Champion Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake) and the team of Randy Savage and Zeus. The main matches on the undercard were Ted DiBiase versus Jimmy Snuka, Ultimate Warrior versus Rick Rude for the WWF Intercontinental Championship[4] and Jim Duggan and Demolition (Ax and Smash) versus André the Giant and The Twin Towers (Akeem and Big Boss Man).
Who’s in it. WWE SummerSlam 1989 stars Hulk Hogan as Hulk Hogan, Ed Leslie as Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, Randy Poffo as "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Tommy Lister Jr. as Zeus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, WWE SummerSlam 1989 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch WWE SummerSlam 1989 page.
If you liked it. Fans of WWE SummerSlam 1989 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 SummerSlam 1989 (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for WWE SummerSlam 1989 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is WWE SummerSlam 1989 worth watching?
- WWE SummerSlam 1989 holds an audience score of 6.5 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 SummerSlam 1989?
- WWE SummerSlam 1989 stars Hulk Hogan, Ed Leslie, Randy Poffo, Tommy Lister Jr. and Elizabeth Hulette.
- When was WWE SummerSlam 1989 released?
- WWE SummerSlam 1989 was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.