"Those Magnificent Machines"

In 1986, Hulkamania was running wild in the WWF but there was another mania captivating fans--Machinemania. Wrestling’s Greatest Moments looks at “Those Magnificent Machines” where we recall the brief but unforgettable run of the Giant Machine, Super Machine, and more machines than an episode of Transformers.

1. The Secret Origin of the Machines
2. The Real Reason Why Andre Wrestled Under a Mask
3. How Long Was The Machines Angle?
4. Who Played The Machines?
5. How The Machines Tradition Carried On After the WWE

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