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- Smash hit Martel with a steel chair, then Demolition performed their "Demolition Decapitation" finisher on him at ringside, leaving him unconscious on the floor. On the June 18 Superstars, it was announced he suffered back injuries and a concussion. In the storyline, he briefly retired due to these injuries.
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After his successes in AWA, Martel decided it was time to return to WWE. He rejoined the tag ranks, forming the unforgettable Strike Force with WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana. During WWE's climb to the top of the entertainment industry, the company's defining event, WrestleMania III, took place in 1987, and Martel had a tough task put to him.
Martel debuted for WCW in 1998 on the January 5 episode of Nitro, defeating Brad Armstrong in his debut. Martel feuded with Booker T for the World Television Championship, failing to win it at Souled Out before winning the championship on the February 16 episode of Nitro.
Apr 24, 2024 · Fitzpatrick then shared that about a year after the HOF, Martel told her that the WWE was going to bring her back, pay for her surgery and hire her as a trainer. The story seems fairly unlikely, but Fitzpatrick seemed to believe it.
Sep 7, 2019 · Eventually Martel split and began a solo run under as “The Model” Rick Martel. He kept that going until he left WWE in early 1995. Highlights from the discussion and the full podcast are...
Jan 10, 2023 · In July 1988, Martel was written out of storylines with a (kayfabe) injury after taking Demolition’s finisher on the floor, splitting up the team of Strike Force for many months. In actuality, Martel took an extended leave of absence to help take care of his wife, who was severely ill at the time.
Feb 22, 2023 · So what happened? It depends on whose side of the story you believe… The Can-Am Connection – Tom Zenk and Rick Martel. They were positioned to become one of the greatest WWF tag teams of their time, but greed and a deep hatred for one another got in the way. The Rise and Demise of The Can-Am Connection
Jul 1, 2015 · After blinding Roberts, Martel made fun of the popular Superstar week in and week out on WWE television. He seemingly derived great joy out of poking fun at the handicapped wrestler.
