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  1. Great hype for the Crockett Cup. Nice touch having Uncle Ivan narrate the Russian's video piece. Scorpio has been racking up some impressive wins. He could make a serious run at the TV title. The Nightmares are working their way up the NWA tag rankings. Whatley does enough to save Valiant from a serious beating. The saga continues. Fuller pulls out a crafty heel move to retain. The Road Warriors are tuning up for the Crockett Cup. Slater wins the war against Manny and now gets a title shot with Garvin. Garvin vs. Slater will be one hard hitting match up.
  2. If you want to draw a crowd for the Superdome, a Flair/Dibiase world title match is the way to go. No doubt about it, Lawler in a world title bout in Memphis will be a sell out. April will be a money making month for WCW. Debeers keeps adding fuel to his fire. His Anti American stable going up against Reed, Simmons and Atlas will add to WCW's profits. I don't know, Piper may need a friend. The tag division is so stacked, WCW has its hands full choosing who gets a title shot. This could set up some interesting scenarios. Gilbert's getting a little jealous and it might cost him his faction. LOL, Miss Tennessee is having a great time giving it to Rogers. Bring on the Women! Humongous has definitely earned a US title shot. We've got a big time power match coming. Looks like Mr. Wrestling 2 has found a future manager in Mitchell.
  3. I think the Rockers want to make sure they get the best from Demolition at Mania. Bulldog looked like a million bucks, but Savage was great with these kinds of finishes. What's Sherri's deal with Martel? With Muta on the horizon, now is not the time for Martel to be distracted. What a way to showcase Earthquake! Muta looks strong heading into Mania. On the other hand, Warrior gets his momentum back in a heartbeat. Savage vs. Warrior is the exact Mania main event the WWF needs after the departure of Hogan. This is going to Rock!
  4. Hmmmm, it seems the Diamond Exchange have a little interest in Austin. Lee's been bulldozering the competition lately. WOW! Looks like the Southern Boys have taken a page out of Billy Jack's book. Candido is setting himself up for another shot at the LHW title. The Playboy Club is united and causing chaos. Portland, Cactus..Jackal...Tick...Tick...Tick Bad timing for Bobby. Malenko finally ends the stalemate. Hashimoto gets tested but comes out on top. I get this feeling Rose is setting himself up for a TV title run. Steamboat has had Windham's number. The mysterious triangle isn't helping Windham's focus. Furnas gets things going with a bang. Eddie gets back on the winning track. Kawada evens things up as this feud continues. Soultaker has been another impressive breakout star. Regal's title reign has been off to a good start. After this weekend, Hart might be in line for a title shot.
  5. AWA Champagne Slam official lineup Friday, April 19th Market Square Arena, Indianapolis IN AWA World Title Bout Jumbo Tsuruta (C) w/Ray Stevens vs. El Canek Hulk Hogan vs. Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy Stan Hansen vs. Dory Funk Jr. Elimination 10 man tag matches 'The Russian Nightmare' Nikita Koloff, Carlos Colon, the Gunslingers and 'The Fabulous One' Steve Keirn vs. Sgt. Slaughter, Tony 'Simply the Best' St. Clair, AWA National Tag Team Champs the Olympians and Chicky Starr AWA Mid American Champ Paul Orndorff, 'Big' Jim Morris, the Bruisers and Missing Link vs. AWA Southern Champ Larry Cameron, Kokina, the British Bombers and 'Mad Dog' Buzz Sawyer w/Skandor Akbar 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong, the Fantastics, Iceman Parsons and 'Superstar' Bill Dundee vs. 'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol, AWA World Tag Champs the Guerreros, 'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko and AWA TV Champ Brian Adias The Dragon Kings, The San Juan Saints and 'Thrilling' Tom Brandi vs. Sweet Dreams, Vinergy and 'The Fortunate One' Gary Young w/The Vin Man Leo Burke, the Rose Cousins, 'The Foreman' Spike Huber and 'The World's Strongest Man' Bill Kazmaier vs. Mean Mike Miller, the High Chiefs, Glamour Doll and Cannonball Griz
  6. AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 3-15-89 Highlights are shown from last week as Terry Gordy signs the contract to face Hulk Hogan at Champagne Slam. That segment is followed by highlights from the Royal Albert Hall card. Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of AWA Major League Wrestling. After what happened last week, tonight you will see a rematch for the AWA TV title as Brian Adias defends against Bill Dundee. Due to travel issues, the match between Sweet Dreams and the Dragon Kings wasn't able to take place in London, but we'll have that match for you tonight. Also, the AWA world champ Jumbo Tsuruta along with Ray Stevens will be here. Right now, let me bring out the AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow, who has some exciting news regarding the next pay per view, Champagne Slam. Brenda Britton and Gerry Morrow walk out. Britton: This is an important moment Nelson, so I'll take it from here. See ya! Nelson shakes his head and walks away. Britton: Hi everybody! Let me now turn the time over to the man that makes things happen, Gerry Morrow. Morrow: AHHHHHHHH thank you Brenda. On Friday April 19th, de AWA will present Champagne Slam at de Market Square Arena. Brenda, we created dis event last year and it is very special to me. So, I thought we would have some fun with it. On dat night you will see five, ten man tag team elimination matches. Britton: Five elimination matches? Wow! Morrow: Dat is right Brenda. And believe me, whoever is left standing at de end of those matches will be heavily rewarded. However, dat is not all you will see. As you saw last week, Hulk Hogan will face Terry Gordy. Also signed will be Stan Hansen taking on Dory Funk Jr. and of course Jumbo Tsuruta will defend de AWA world title against number one contender, El Canek. Britton: Gerry, I can't believe it, but you've outdone yourself once again. Morrow: Hahahahaha yes Brenda, dat is what I do. At de end of dis program, you will see de elimination match ups for Champagne Slam. Trust me, a lot of grudges in these match ups. Oh and Brenda, we will kick off de event with a toast. Britton: That sounds wonderful. Gerry, I can't wait for Champagne Slam. Until next time, toooooodles. Commercial Break 'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol vs. Neil Jordan Idol wins the match with the Las Vegas Leglock. Nelson: Austin Idol, last week at the Royal Albert Hall, you made your presence known to Bob Armstrong before the start of the world title match. That was a long way to go just to taunt Bob Armstrong. Idol: Yea, well it worked, didn't it? Old Bobby Boy came back empty handed. Now Bobby, you and me will be on opposite sides at Champagne Slam and you can bet I'm coming after you and I'll eliminate you with the Las Vegas Leglock darling! Commercial Break 'The Fabulous One' Steve Keirn vs. Trent Watkins Keirn finishes things off with a reverse DDT. Nelson: Steve Keirn, next week you will face Tony St. Clair as he returns to AWA TV. Let me take you to some pre recorded comments from Mr. St. Clair. St. Clair: At the Royal Albert Hall, the so called world's strongest man found out what it was like to be in the ring with the best. I understand I will be facing Steve Keirn next week. That's a shame for you Steve, but then again, there will be no shame in losing to simply the best. Keirn: Tony St. Clair really loves to run his mouth and talk about being the best. Well, all that talk doesn't mean a thing and none of it will matter when I put his head straight through the canvas! Commercial Break Nelson: With me right now is Mean Mike Miller WHAM! Miller is nailed by LEO BURKE! Burke pounds away on Miller, then swings him shoulder first into the steel post. Burke picks up Miller and hits a shoulder breaker! (This was the exact same thing Miller did to Burke a few weeks ago) Commercial Break 'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko vs. Roy Glader Zbyszko looks pissed tonight and wins the match with a swinging neckbreaker. Nelson: (smirking) Larry, at the Royal Albert Hall, Iceman Parsons caught you slipping and got the 1..2..3 on you. Zbyszko: (long pause while staring at Nelson) I despise you Nelson, I really do. That spudhead Parsons is the luckiest man on the planet and luck will only take you so far. Next time we meet, Parsons will be out of luck. Commercial Break The Dragon Kings vs. Sweet Dreams Sweet Dreams get in their moments, but the Dragon Kings are on their A game tonight and frustrate Sweet Dreams throughout the match. Tanaka hits a snap suplex on Sugar 1..2..Dream runs in with a stomp. Fujinami sends Dream flying with a front dropkick. The Dragon Kings execute a double suplex on Sugar 1..2..3! After a minute, the Dragon Kings head to ringside. On the outside, Sweet Dreams load up their masks. They charge from behind and nail the Dragon Kings with loaded headbutts to the back of their heads. Dream grabs Nelson's mic. Dream: Sweet Dreams babay! Commercial Break AWA Southern Champ 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/Skandor Akbar vs. Todd Rooney Cameron destroys his opponent and finishes him off with a running double axehandle to the head. Nelson: Skandor Akbar, at the Royal Albert Hall, the AWA Mid American Champ Paul Orndorff got the pin on the Southern Champ, your man, Larry Cameron. People are saying maybe Orndorff is the better champion. Akbar: That's a joke! Larry Cameron is the most dominating champion in the world and he is in fact lethal. I've talked with Gerry Morrow and made sure that Orndorff is on the other side of the ring at Champagne Slam. We'll just see who the better champion is. Cameron: Orndorff! You're going down!! Akbar points at Cameron as Cameron holds up his Southern title with pride. Commercial Break The High Chiefs vs. Marvin Thomas and Carl Kellerman The High Chiefs are vicious tonight and win the match with a double rib breaker! After the match, Afi holds Kellerman as Lightfoot nails him with his War Club! Lightfoot looks in the camera and yells "Rose Cousins! You're next!" Commercial Break Chicky Starr is on camera with a bandaged up head. Starr: Carlos Colon, I was right. You are not the man you used to be. After what I did to you, I'm sure you will never want to get in the ring again. (smiles) Adios Carlos! Back Live Nelson: I think Chicky Starr has underestimated Carlos Colon, because I've been told that Colon will in fact be at Champagne Slam. I do hope Colon knows what he's doing. His neck is in very bad shape. Fans, next week Terry Gordy will be in action and I'm sure he will have words for Hulk Hogan. Speaking of Hulk Hogan, I understand he will be back on AWA TV in 2 weeks. Those two will meet at Champagne Slam and what an epic match up that will be. Our TV title match when we return. Commercial Break AWA TV Title Bout 'Blockbuster' Brian Adias (C) vs. 'Superstar' Bill Dundee After the introductions are made, Adias grabs the mic. "There is no way I'm defending my AWA TV title tonight. I beat this chump last week, end of story. The AWA better realize that when it comes to this title, I call the shots! I'm supposed to be on set in Hollywood right now. The only reason why I'm here is because all the viewers wanted to see me. So, it's only fair that I give them a special cameo appearance. Now that you got that, I'm out of here!" Adias heads to the outside. The Ref signals for the bell. Dundee grabs Adias by his hair and yanks him back in the ring. Dundee unloads with Memphis style punches, swings Adias to the ropes and back drops him. Adias staggers up as Dundee clotheslines him down. Dundee picks up Adias and hits a vertical suplex. Dundee goes to the top rope. Dundee crashes down with the Bombs Away but Adias moves at the last second. Both men stagger up. Adias staggers over and kicks Dundee right between the legs. The Ref signals for the DQ. Adias goes and grabs his TV title. Adias goes to the top rope. Dundee gets to his knees as Adias crashes down and nails Dundee with the title! Winner of the Match by DQ- Bill Dundee. However, Brian Adias is still the AWA TV champ. Commercial Break Nelson: Coming out now, with manager Ray Stevens, the AWA world champion Jumbo Tsuruta. Stevens walks out in jeans and brown suit jacket. Jumbo is wearing a black suit with the title on his shoulder. Nelson: Ray, your man Jumbo is coming off an impressive title defense against Bob Armstrong. I know Jumbo Tsuruta impressed the UK crowd. Stevens: Of course he did! You and all of the UK saw what a devastating champion Jumbo Tsuruta is. This man is unbeatable and unstoppable! Nobody can end his reign and I mean nobody! Which brings me to you El Canek. Yes, you're an impressive specimen and an elite wrestler. That's why you're the number one contender. However, at Champagne Slam, you're going into the ring with (points at Jumbo) this man! He's more than just an impressive specimen and elite wrestler. He's a bone crushing, human wrecking machine! And at Champagne Slam, he's going to mow over El Canek and remain AWA World Champion! Jumbo holds up his title.
  7. Oh yea! April means Crockett Cup! I can't wait. Slater vs. Manny in a cage for a shot at the world title! Doesn't get any better than this. Damn! Jones sure found a suitable replacement for Kamala. Bundy has arrived! I'm really liking this Whatley slow burn story. Adding Valiant in the mix is brilliant.
  8. AWA @ The Royal Albert Hall 3-9-89 Brenda Britton and AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow stand in the ring and welcome all the UK fans to this special AWA event. The British Bombers w/Skandor Akbar vs. The Rose Cousins Even with Akbar present, the Bombers get the homeland cheers tonight. The Rose Cousins are on their A game and almost spoil the Bombers homecoming night several times. In the end, Smith clips Pat behind the knees as Taylor hits his running forearm blast for the win. 'Mad Dog' Buzz Sawyer vs. The Missing Link These two have been heading for a collision and the UK fans get to witness the explosive brawl. The match is declared a double c.o. early, but Sawyer and Link give the fans a few more minutes of brutal action until security swarms the scene to finally stop it. 'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko vs. Iceman Parsons The UK fans prove to be just as annoyed with Zbyszko's stalling routine as the Americans are. Parsons starts off strong and pinballs Zbyszko all around the ring for the opening minutes. Eventually, Zbyszko comes back with a vengeance and really works over Parsons with scientific wrestling combined with aggressive heel tactics. Zbyszko gets a little too cocky while bantering with the fans. He goes for a body slam but Parsons cradles him for the 1..2..3! Parsons gets a huge pop as Zbyszko punches the canvas and throws a huge tantrum. AWA World Tag Champs The Guerreros and 'The Fortunate One' Gary Young w/The Vin Man vs. The Fantastics and 'Thrilling' Tom Brandi This match tears the house down for over 30 minutes. Both teams take the fans on one hell've a roller coaster ride. In the end we get a wild pier six brawl. Vinnie hops on the apron but Brandi dropkicks Young into him. The Fantastics double back drop Chavo, then nail Hector with a double dropkick to get the crowd pleasing win. Carlos Colon vs. Chicky Starr Rumors are that Colon's neck still isn't 100%, but after Chicky questioned his manhood, Colon wanted this match. Colon gives Chicky quite a beating and makes him bleed bad. Colon is relentless as he continues to pound on Chicky's bloody head. Things take a drastic turn when Colon attempts a Thesz Press but Chicky hangs on and hot shots Colon on the top rope, snapping his neck. The bloody Chicky staggers over and delivers a Hangman's Neckbreaker to get the win. Chicky gets the win but you wouldn't know it by looking at him. On the flip side, Colon needs help to the back. For the World Title Number 1 contender spot El Canek vs. 'Mean' Mark Miller Miller attacks at the bell and roughs up Canek pretty bad. Canek comes back and dazzles the crowd with his aerial moves. Miller stops the momentum with a low blow. Miller has things going his way and delivers a shoulder breaker to Canek but Canek survives. Miller charges Canek in the corner but Canek nails him head on with two boots to the face. Canek goes on a flurry and Miller's in big trouble. Canek swings Miller to the ropes and hits a flying forearm smash, then follows with a Senton off the ropes for the exciting win. Canek remains number one contender. AWA Mid American Champ 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff and 'Big' Jim Morris vs. AWA Southern Champ 'Lethal' Larry Cameron and Kokina w/Skandor Akbar This is an exciting and hard hitting match up. The two champs Orndorff and Cameron are trying to prove who the better champion is, so they have some intense moments. Kokina and Morris get the fans going with their titanic like interactions. All four men end up in the ring fighting. Kokina and Morris trade some huge shots. The Ref is locked up with them. Akbar is on the apron, holding Orndorff. Cameron charges but Orndorff breaks free as Cameron clotheslines Akbar off the apron. Orndorff rolls up Cameron as the Ref runs over and counts 1..2..3! BIG POP! Tony 'Simply The Best' St. Clair vs. 'The World's Strongest Man' Bill Kazmaier Kaz waits in the ring as the spotlight shines on the aisle. Tina Turner's 'Simply The Best' plays. St. Clair strolls down the aisle wearing a gold sequence robe. He's playing heel in the US, but in the UK, he's a legend. St. Clair gets in the ring and takes off his robe. He's wearing gold shiny tights, gold knee pads and shiny gold boots. Kaz gets in his moments and displays his awesome power as he slams and tosses St. Clair all around the ring. At one point St. Clair had Kaz in a headlock but Kaz hoisted St. Clair up and delivered a back suplex. Kaz looked to finish things off with his bearhug but luckily St. Clair punched his way out early. St. Clair gets things going his way and his wrestling experience comes into play. St. Clair nails Kaz with a rolling cannonball headbutt to the mid section, then takes the big man over with a floating butterfly suplex for the win. 'The Russian Nightmare' Nikita Koloff vs. Sgt. Slaughter Here we go! The bell rings and both men tear into each other. Nikita is raging and takes control. He punches Slaughter down in the corner and unleashes with several kicks and stomps. Nikita hip tosses Slaughter across the ring. Slaughter staggers up as Nikita puts him down with a flying shoulder tackle. Nikita continues to work over Slaughter but Slaughter weathers the storm and turns the tide when Nikita charges but Slaughter back drops him out of the ring. Slaughter goes to the outside and swings Nikita into the steel post. Slaughter chokes Nikita with a cable, then hurls Nikita back in the ring. Slaughter hits a gut wrench suplex and follows with a back breaker but can't put Nikita away. Slaughter clotheslines Nikita down, then clamps on the Cobra Clutch! The fans cheer Nikita on as Nikita fights it and backpedals Slaughter into the turnbuckles. Nikita regroups and pounds away on Slaughter, then hits a snap suplex followed by a jumping fist drop 1..2..Kick Out. Nikita swings Slaughter to the ropes and flips him over with a knee to the mid section. The fans go wild as Nikita sets up for the Russian Sickle. Slaughter staggers up as Nikita charges, but at the last second, Slaughter "accidently" bumps the Ref and Nikita nails the Ref with the Russian Sickle. Slaughter groggily rolls out of the ring as Nikita checks on the Ref. Another Ref runs into the ring and checks on the original Ref. While all that is going on, Slaughter gets back in the ring with a chair. Nikita turns around as Slaughter busts his head open with the chair. Slaughter tosses the chair as the 2nd Ref turns around. Slaughter picks up the lifeless and bloody Nikita and clamps on the Cobra Clutch. The 2nd Ref quickly looks at Nikita and signals for the bell. Slaughter twirls Nikita around and tosses him. The 2nd Ref raises Slaughter's arm then calls for the Medics. BOOOOOOOO! AWA World Title Bout Jumbo Tsuruta (C) w/Ray Stevens vs. 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong As the introductions are made, there's a commotion in the crowd when Austin Idol appears and heads for the ring. Security quickly stops him and escorts him out. The entire time, Idol is yelling and pointing up at Armstrong. Back to business as the fans cheer when the Ref holds up the world title. The fans get an entertaining world title match. Despite Idol's distraction, Armstrong is in the zone. He frustrates Jumbo with arm drags, headlocks, hip tosses and take overs. Jumbo rolls out of the ring as Stevens helps him regroup. Jumbo takes control with a flying knee to the head. Jumbo follows with a suplex flurry. German Suplex, belly to back suplex, gut wrench suplex and a hanging vertical suplex but Armstrong stays in it. Jumbo hoists Armstrong on the turnbuckles and goes for a Superplex, but Armstrong clocks Jumbo with fists and forearm blasts, eventually knocking Jumbo to the canvas. Armstrong shakes the cobwebs. Jumbo staggers up as Armstrong nails him with a diving clothesline. Armstrong swings Jumbo to the ropes and back drops him. Jumbo starts to rise but Armstrong nails him with a knee lift. Armstrong delivers a vertical suplex, swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Armstrong slams Jumbo, hops on the middle turnbuckles and crashes down with a forearm drop 1..2..Kick Out. Armstrong picks up Jumbo and drops him with the Jaw Breaker 1..2..Jumbo gets his foot on the rope. Armstrong swings Jumbo to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Jumbo stops, grabs Armstrong and hits a swinging neckbreaker. Jumbo catches his breath. Jumbo picks up Armstrong and executes a front face suplex. Jumbo follows with a brain buster. Jumbo goes to the top rope and comes down with a flying knee drop. Jumbo picks up Armstrong and delivers the Powerbomb 1..2..3! Stevens runs in and hands Jumbo the world title. Jumbo raises it high. Winner of the match and STILL AWA World Champ- Jumbo Tsuruta
  9. WrestleMania 5 is stacked and ready to deliver. At this point, Andre and Snuka might be passed their primes, but they're still huge money making names. Putting them in a showcase tag match at Mania is smart booking. I like the shine put on the upcoming Herc/Bossman match. The pick your poison match makes the road to Mania so much fun.
  10. No doubt about it, this Austin kid is going places. The Juice Crew take advantage of all the chaos and get the win. I like that Malenko has been sort of the measuring stick for the New Generation. Steamboat is a great fit as champ in PCW. He definitely has a lot of heels to work with. Bam Bam is on the right track but it seems he still has some work to do with the Exchange. The Warriors look good in their first title defense. On the flip side, the Southern Boys have really fallen on hard times. Pillman's injuries are taking a toll, but man he's a true fighting champ. Vancouver, I agree with AD, I always like to use outside interference and payback later on to further feuds. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Rose always manages to stay in the spotlight here. Severn and Payne were off tonight while the OWC seem unstoppable. Bret racks up another solid win. Steamboat proves his title win was no fluke. I'm so intrigued with what's going on during Windham's entrances. Kelowna, Can Ams have been lighting it up lately. It's cool that we both have a team called the Dragon Kings. For a while we both had Midnight Express teams going. Great stuff Scotty might have a claim for a LHW title shot. Dustin vs. Cactus is a fun match up. Looks like Stormfront will have to work their way back up for another title shot. Hall takes down Hennig once again. Regal's off to a good start with the CA title.
  11. AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 3-8-89 Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. As you know, the AWA will be at the Royal Albert Hall in London tomorrow night. You will see highlights from that historic event next week. As for tonight, none other than the immortal Hulk Hogan will be inside the ring for another interview with Ken Resnick. I can't wait to hear what Hulk has to say. Also tonight, Brian Adias defends the AWA TV title against Bill Dundee. The San Juan Saints take on current rivals Vinergy. All that and a lot more, so let's go to the ring. Dory Funk Jr. vs. Trent Watkins Funk puts on another clinic as he takes his opponent to wrestling school and wins the match with the spinning toe hold. Commercial Break Footage from last week is shown as the British Bombers cost the Bruisers their match with Vinergy. The Bruisers vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez The Bruisers are pissed and it shows. Strong executes a swinging back breaker on Lopez, then tags in Busick, who finishes things off with the Spinebuster Slam! Bruisers cut a promo and say the Bombers are so lucky they're in the UK right now, but when they return, the Bruisers will be waiting, not with open arms but with fists ready to knock their teeth in! Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, the AWA is really excited to be in the UK this weekend. As you know Jumbo Tsuruta will defend the AWA world title against Bob Armstrong. Also, after what happened last week, El Canek had no problem putting his number one contender spot on the line against Mike Miller. I think Canek just wants Miller in the ring, no matter what. Switching gears, I would like to bring over Spike Huber. Spike, it seems one Glamour Doll has had issues with you but so far, you've beaten him twice. As far as your concern, are these issues over? Huber: I'm not sure what his problem was with me, but yes, it's time for me to move on... WHAM! Glamor Doll runs out and nails Huber from behind with loaded bag. Huber is laid out on the ground. Doll pulls out some lipstick and colors Huber's face with it. Doll then pulls out another bag and pours glitter all over Huber. Doll smiles with approval and walks away. Nelson: (shaking his head in disgust at Doll) We're going to need some help out here. Commercial Break Cannonball Griz vs. Neil Jordan Griz is aggressive tonight as he angrily slams Jordan down. Griz goes to the middle ropes and crashes down with a splash for the win. Griz cuts a promo and warns Bill Kazmaier that he's not done with him Commercial Break Nelson: I'm here with Vinergy. In just a moment, you two will face the San Juan Saints. Now, the Vin Man is in the UK with Gary Young. Will that make a difference tonight? Putski: Hey, we're dedicating tonight's win to Vinnie. He's with us in spirit. Dukes: That's right. Hey, Vinergy's on a roll of a lifetime. You saw us put down the Bruisers last week, so all we can say is bring on the San Juan Aints! Vinergy vs. The San Juan Saints This is a high octane match with some heat. The tide turns back and forth and we see several pier six brawls. In the end all four men fight to the outside and around the ring, ending in a double c.o. They keep fighting into the commercial break. Commercial Break We come back and see highlights of Stan Hansen practically decapitating several wrestlers with his lariat. STAN HANSEN Is Coming to the AWA!!!!!! The Gunslingers vs. Harrold Bannister and Ray Glader The former National tag champs are in sync tonight and win the match with a double running bulldog. Nelson: Before I talk to the Gunslingers, I want to show you a special video sent to us by the AWA National tag champs, the Olympians. Ken Patera and Brad Rheingans are standing in a weight room. They're wearing sweat suits and the titles are around their waists. Rheingans: You know being an Olympian and a champion comes with a lot of duties and commitments. Well, one thing we want to do is help out future Olympians. Patera: That's right. Today, we want to bring in Jimmy. Jimmy is 12 years old and wants to be an Olympian weightlifter. Well, we're going to give him the proper guidance and advice he needs. Jimmy, come on over. 12 year old Jimmy walks over with excitement in his eyes. Patera: Ok Jimmy, show us what you got. Rheingans rolls out a bar with 300 lbs on it. Patera: Ok Jimmy, go ahead and do a simple overhead military press for us. Jimmy has an embarrassed and shocked look. Jimmy: Um Mr. Patera,, I can't do that. Patera and Rheingans look at each other and lower their heads. Patera: Jimmy, you've really disappointed us today. An Olympian never says the word CANT. Rheingans: Jimmy, you simply don't have what it takes. Patera: I was lifting twice as much as this weight when I was your age. Jimmy, this isn't for you. Go on, get out of here! Jimmy lowers his head and walks away. Patera: To be an Olympian and champion, you have to be something special, like us. That's why we're going to go down as the greatest champions of all time. The Olympians smile and pose, while holding up the 'number one' sign with their fingers. Back Live Nelson: I really can't believe what I just saw. Gunslingers, would you care to comment. Casey: That was despicable and low, even for the Olympians. Mantell: Hey Olympians, we're going to get those titles back and we're going to humiliate you as well. Let's see how you like it. Commercial Break AWA TV Title Bout 'Blockbuster' Brian Adias (C) vs. 'Superstar' Bill Dundee The bell rings but Adias is taking his sweet time taking off his sunglasses. Dundee has enough so he runs over, spins Adias around and punches him in the face. Adias's sunglasses fly off as Dundee pounds away on Adias. Dundee swings Adias to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Dundee swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Dundee hoists Adias up and suplexes him back 1..2..Kick Out. Dundee swings Adias in the corner and charges in, but Adias lifts his knees and nails the charging Dundee in the face. Adias regroups. Dundee staggers up as Adias rakes his eyes and follows with a gut wrench suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Adias picks up Dundee and slams him down, then follows with a knee drop. Adias holds the top rope as he drops several more knees on Dundee. Adias chokes Dundee on the bottom rope, then swings off the opposite ropes and hits a body guillotine. Adias picks up Dundee and hits a Russian Leg Sweep 1..2..Dundee gets his foot on the rope. Adias argues with the Ref for too long. Adias goes for a suplex on Dundee but Dundee blocks it and suplexes Adias. Dundee shakes the cobwebs. Adias staggers up as Dundee unloads with Memphis style punches. Dundee swings Adias to the ropes and clotheslines him down. Dundee picks up Adias and swings him to the ropes, but when Adias swings back, he collides with the Ref. The Ref bounces over and down. Adias goes down and rolls out of the ring. Dundee is trying to wake the Ref up. Adias grabs his TV title off the ringside table and goes back in the ring. The Ref groggily gets to his knees. Adias is about to hit Dundee with the title but Dundee turns around, kicks Adias, grabs the title and nails Adias with it! Dundee covers as the Ref signals for the bell. Dundee gets up and celebrates. The Ref grabs the TV title and talks with the ring announcer. The Ref sets the title on Adias's chest and lifts his arm as the announcer announces that Dundee has been disqualified for hitting Adias with the title. BOOOOOOOO! Commercial Break Nelson: Ok fans, Ken Resnick is in the ring, so let's go to him. Resnick: Thank you very much Larry. AWA fans, here we go! Please welcome to the ring, the IMMORTAL HULK HOGAN! Eye of the Tiger blasts over the speakers. The fans go absolutely nuts as Hogan steps through the curtain. He stands there in jeans, Hulkamania tank top and headband. He looks around in awe as the fans roar. He points his fingers and heads down the aisle, slapping hands with the fans. He enters the ring and takes the cheers in. He nods and gives the fans the thumbs up. Resnick: (looks around in amazement at the fans reaction) Hulk Hogan, welcome to AWA TV. You had quite the debut at Title Night and judging by this reaction, the fans are behind you 100%. Hogan: Well let me tell you something Killer Ken! Hulkamania is now running wild in the AWA and nothing can stop this momentum brother! When Hulk Hogan arrived in the AWA, I told all my Hulkamaniacs that I wanted to face the best competition here and conquer Mount AWA. I'm a man of my word and I'm ready to back those words up. Hogan reaches in his back pocket and pulls out a piece of paper. Resnick: What might that be Hulk? Hogan: (holds up the paper) Right here in my hand is an open contract for the next AWA pay per view event in April. Champagne Slam brother! My name is already on it. I told you I wanted to face the best the AWA had to offer, so at Champagne Slam I will face any wrestler who puts his name on the dotted line. Resnick: I've got to say, that's a pretty bold challenge. Hogan: I'm here to prove to my Hulkamaniacs that we can take on any challenge put against us. There's a huge commotion in the crowd. A man wearing a bandana, jeans and cut off shirt approaches the ring. Resnick: My goodness! It's Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy! Gordy walks into the ring and snatches Resnick's mic. Gordy: Oh yea, that's right! Terry Gordy is back from Japan and ready to rock! You know, when I was in Japan cracking skulls, all I heard about was Hulk Hogan is in the AWA. Hulkamania has arrived in the AWA. Hulkamania is going to run wild in the AWA. Well, let me tell you something Hulk Hogan, nobody runs wild on Terry Gordy! The last time I was here, I gave Kerry Von Erich such a beating that he packed his bags and left. That got me thinking. So, I've decided, I'm going to do the same to you! You want an opponent for Champagne Slam? You just got one boy! Gordy snatches the paper from Hogan and signs it, then throws the paper in Hogan's face. Hogan starts to boil as Gordy throws the mic back at Resnick and calmly exits the ring. Resnick: (gathers himself) I can't believe it. I was not expecting that. How about it Hulk? Are you prepared for Terry Gordy? Hogan looks around at the fans. The fans go wild as Hogan rips off his shirt. Hogan: Hell yes I'm ready! (Cheers get even louder) Terry Gordy! You're wrong and at Champagne Slam whatcha gonna do when Hulk Hogan, Hulkamania and all my Hulkamaniacs run wild on you! Eye of the Tiger blasts as Hogan does his poses.
  12. Wow, Damien defeating Rotunda is a pretty big deal. No doubt about it, this elevates Damien. Robin playing heel along with a guitar gives her a fun gimmick. I miss Scarlet's Woman's Wrestling, so it's great that you're giving the woman a place to shine. Zenk takes down Steiner in another upset. Tremendous win for Zenk. Walker is rapidly rising the ranks. I think you have a future superstar on your hands. It's cool seeing Bradley and Lombardi getting to play with the main eventers. Teaming with Anvil and Borne does nothing but help their careers here. Fun ending. Exciting main event with a fun twist as the "babyface" team of Saito and Goto take down Rougeau and Charland. Very enjoyable. Some exciting things happening in Maple Leaf Wrestling.
  13. Wrestlemania 5 is loaded! I agree with AD, Taylor is really getting into this feud LOL. Dusty sure is getting his Americana tour over. With the Rockers and Rhythm and Blues booked for big matches at Mania, it was smart keeping both teams strong on TV. With new matches signed, Rude vs. Tito should be a barnburner. I figured the Andre/POP angle was leading to a partner for Andre. The Superfly is back! Well, this certainly explains what happened with him in the NWA. Mania has something for everyone to enjoy. A stacked card with a Savage/Warrior main event. That's pretty damn big.
  14. In a way, Scorpio beating Dynamite is a passing of the torch moment. Kamala goes nuts and gets banned. I can't imagine the monster Paul Jones is bringing in. Beasts of Burden sent a strong message tonight. Having Street around seems to be paying off for young Dundee. Well, if the fans can't get Snuka, Tommy Rich is a pretty damn good sub, especially in these parts. I have a feeling Landel is in line for something huge. Cooley vs. Anderson is a fun worldwide main event. Man, I can't wait for the Crockett Cup!
  15. AWA Royal Albert Hall Card Saturday March 9th AWA World Title Bout Jumbo Tsuruta (C) w/Ray Stevens vs. 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong Nikita Koloff vs. Sgt. Slaughter AWA Mid American Champ Paul Orndorff and 'Big' Jim Morris vs. AWA Southern Champ Larry Cameron and Kokina w/Skandor Akbar AWA world tag champs the Guerreros and Gary Young w/the Vin Man vs. The Fantastics and Tom Brandi El Canek puts his world title number one contender spot on the line against Mean Mike Miller Carlos Colon vs. Chicky Starr Larry Zbyszko vs. Iceman Parsons The British Bombers w/Skandor Akbar vs. The Rose Cousins Buzz Sawyer vs. The Missing Link The Dragon Kings vs. Sweet Dreams and Tony 'Simply the Best' St. Clair vs. The World's Strongest Man Bill Kazmaier
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