The January 23, 1984, event at Madison Square Garden is the most pivotal night in World Wrestling Federation history. While the card featured high-profile clashes involving Andre the Giant and a tense Intercontinental Championship defense, the evening is cemented in sports entertainment lore as the night the industry changed forever. Before a captivated New York crowd, the main event delivered a seismic power shift, crowning a new icon and marking the official dawn of "Hulkamania." It was a watershed moment that propelled the company into a global phenomenon, turning a high-stakes title match into the most significant contest of the decade. Key Matches WWF Intercontinental Championship: The Magnificent Muraco (c) vs. Tito Santana WWF World Heavyweight Championship: The Iron Sheik (c) vs. Hulk Hogan Six-Man Tag Team Match: Andre the Giant, Rocky Johnson, & Tony Atlas vs. The Wild Samoans