The Grudge Match

The Grudge Match was a weekly one-hour show that gave contestants (two at a time) a chance to settle disputes by fighting out in a boxing ring or using weapons like cream pies, ice cream, oversized boxing gloves and water balloons.

Broadcast
Syndication September 7, 1991-September 6, 1992

Host
Jesse Ventura & Steve Albert

Announcer
Steve Albert

Assistant
Paula McClure

Regulars
Michael Buffer (Ring Announcer) John Pinette (Referee) Theresa Ring (Card Girl) Andy & Pete Steinfeld (Cornermen)

Packager
Richmel Productions Genesis Entertainment

Gameplay
Each player presented his or her dispute prior to the start of the match, which consisted of three one-minute rounds. The studio audience determined the winner at the conclusion of the final round. One of the disputes settled revolved around a man who put his term paper on computer and his girlfriend who subsequently erased it. Another had to do with a woman who loaned her girlfriend an heirloom wedding gown, only to have her friend alter it into a miniskirt.

Trivia
The Grudge Match featured wrestling's Jesse "The Body/Mind" Ventura and sports commentator Steve Albert hosts. In addition, boxing's premiere ring announcer Michael Buffer ("Let's Get Ready to Rumble!") was also featured on the show.