Jump to content
Pro Wrestling Only

AWA results for March 1986


rainmakerrtv

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 83
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

So much going on in the AWA. Kabuki/Blackwell would be a must-see for me as I think Kabuki is underrated and Blackwell is all kinds of great. I love seeing the Sheepherders put to good use and you definitely made good use of them in Portland. :) Rose and Somers are tearing it up right now and I love them as a team.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

AWA All-Star Wrestling on ESPN / TSN, March 21st

 

Doug Furnas, Ron Simmons & Brian Pillman vs. Greg Gagne & The Can-Am Express

 

The last time Gagne faced a team of Varsity Club Rush prospects, it was a study in contrasting coaching styles. That was the case once again this time, but the contrast was within the Varsity Club itself. The rookies were accompanied by both Kevin Sullivan and Mike Rotundo, and while the “Captain” of the team gave clear instruction and encouragement from the outside, the self styled “Games Master” seemed to feel that all he needed was a loud voice and belligerent manner. Simmons started the match and dominated the opposition, as he is wont to do, throwing them around with his considerable power and aggression. Rotundo then directed him to tag out, to prevent from burning out to quickly, and it was Pillman’s time to show what he could do. Pillman has been very impressive of late in a number of matches, and his high flying and athleticism kept him on the advantage with Zenk, but then Zenk and Gagne were able to come back with a double dropkick, and the momentum shifted. Sullivan’s disgust at this turn of events was evident, and he let his disapprobation be known with a series of insults directed that way. Gagne grounded Pillman with limbwork to try and set up the Gagne Leglock, and while Furnas trying to reach in and make the tag to save him, both Simmons and Rotundo gave increasingly sour looks at Sullivan’s bad attitude. Pillman kept blocking the Leglock, so Gagne tagged in Lafon, who worked over Pillman some more before shooting him into the ropes for a dropkick. Pillman was able to catch himself on the ropes, sending Lafon falling to the mat, and Pillman was able to tag in Furnas. It was Lafon’s turn to be on the defensive, as Furnas opened up with his jarring array of power moves while Zenk frantically tried to tag in to save his partner. Lafon started to rally and Zenk called on him to tag out, but Lafon tried to take out Furnas with a flying back body press. This cost him , as Furnas caught him in mid air, hoisted him up in an incredibly impressive Gorilla press, then hit a crushing front slam to get the one two three. Furnas then helped Pillman to get to the back, while Rotundo and Simmons interposed themselves between Pillman and Sullivan, so as to spare their partner the ire of the “Games Master”.

 

British Steel vs. Black Irish

 

Before the match started, Regal got on the mic and demanded to know why Finlay, after seemingly saving them from the British Bullies, then attacked him and his partner Smiley. Finlay replied that he had no mercy for any Englishman, and as far as he was concerned, British Steel and the British Bullies were both cut from the same rotten cloth, and both teams could go to hell. This triggered a furious fight between the two teams, with Black Irish bringing a lot of power and viciousness to the battle, and British Steel fighting back with spirit and determination. The battle wound up exploding into chaos when the British Bullies charged out and attacked both teams , leading to the match being thrown out and a brawl that ended up being cleared up by a rush of AWA security. A three way way has erupted in the tag ranks, and only time will show which team will ultimately prevail.

 

The Cobra Corps vs. Playboy After Dark

 

Rocky Mountain Thunder has given a number of challenges recently to the World Tag Team champs, but now they have brought in their leader, Sgt. Slaughter, as they face off against Rose, Somers and Burke. Sarge did his usual stand up job of marshalling his forces, as he and the two rookies were consistently one step ahead of the Playboy’s crew. Every time Rose and company would cheat their way back into contention, the Corps would have each other’s back and seize back control. Rose became consistently more frustrated as the match went on, and he ultimately ended up getting blasted with the Slaughter Cannon to give the victory to the Cobra Corps. After the match, Rose rolled out of the ring and grabbed the Tag Title belts, swearing vengeance on Slaughter and his men.

 

The Great Kabuki vs. Jerry Blackwell

 

Having gotten her revenge on Chris Adams, Sunshine has set her sights on the person she considers ultimately responsible for the attack that temporarily put her out action : Sheikh Adnan Al Kaissie . To that end, she has sent the man she calls her Personal Assassin, The Great Kabuki, to face off with one of Kaissie’s toughest soldiers, “Crusher” Jerry Blackwell. But the Mountain From Stone Mountain was certainly no pushover. While he was brought down for a moment when Kabuki laced into him with several martial arts to the legs, he came back after the Japanese legend with his own devastating power and size. The action wound up spilling to the outside, with both sides knocking over ringside tables and sending each other into the corner posts, until the both were counted out of the ring. I think we have a long way to go before this matter is settled for good.

 

Nick Bockwinkel vs. Biff Wellington

 

Steve Blackman had gotten banged up pretty severely last week, both in the match with Bock and Larry and several intense house show matches, so Wellington came out alone. Nick came out with his retinue of Larry Zbyszko and Masa Saito. Bock has had the fans solidly in his corner since his return to the AWA, but his recent reversion to his old ways seems to have dissolved all of that audience goodwill. Nick didn’t seem to care about the audience reaction one way or another, remaining cool as the proverbial cucumber as a sharp contrast to Wellington’s hot blooded quest to avenge his partner. This gave the advantage to Bockwinkel, as he skillfully drew Wellington into making some key mistakes throughout the match and keeping any cheap shots just out of sight of the ref. Bockwinkel tormented Wellington like a cat toying with a mouse before finally finishing him off with a piledriver. Even after the match, once Wellington made it back to his feet, Bockwinkel tripped him on his way out. Bockwinkel is looking to provide a truly dangerous new challenge to World Champion Ricky Steamboat.

 

Roddy Piper vs. Cactus Jack

 

With members of both Piper’s Pit and the Snakepit at ringside, this match was bound to be chaotic, and it certainly delivered. There was always the threat of raw violence coming from outside the ring, and the spectacle of raw violence was consistently delivered in the ring. Not a lot of finesse , just crazed violence. As could be predicted, the decision came when the ref was disctracted by brawling at ringside, when Cactus went for a second rope elbow smash, but was tripped off the ropes by Bob Orton. Piper swiftly covered him and grabbed a fistful of trunks for leverage to get the pinfall. This didn’t end the fight between both sides, and Jake Roberts managed to hit the DDT on Orton to avenge his friend . The war between these two factions shows no signs of ending soon.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

AWA show from the Mecca, Milwaukee, March 21st (as shown on ESPN / TSN Super Cards )

 

Shane Douglas & Bill Dundee vs. The Youngbloods

 

A fast paced match that ended with Douglas making Blackman give up to an Indian Deathlock

 

Doug Furnas vs. Phil Lafon

 

Both men went to a 15 minute Time Limit Draw

 

The Cobra Corps vs. Dan Spivey, Jeff Gaylord & Darryl Peterson

 

While Spivey was able to hold off Sarge and White, Gaylord and Peterson hit the Execution on Scorpio for the victory. The Cobra Corps were very over with the fans, but Spivey was getting a lot of cheers as well

 

Tom Zenk vs. Kevin Sullivan

 

Zenk won with a Superkick

 

Masa Saito vs. Greg Gagne

 

Saito won by KO when Gagne was rendered unconscious by a series of Saito Suplexes

 

Roddy Piper & Bob Orton vs. Jake Roberts & Cactus Jack

 

Piper clipped Cactus from behind while Orton hit him with a lariat to give the win to Piper’s Pit

 

AWA Southern Tag Team Title Match : Chavo & Hector Guerrero ©vs. Black Irish

 

A ferocious battle that ended when Cameron hit a lariat on Hector that looked like it would tear his head off, then he and Finlay hit a spike piledriver to get the one two three. The fans were in shock as Black Irish became the new Southern Tag Tem champs.

 

The Last Roundup – Bunkhouse Barbed-Wire Texas Death Match : Dusty Rhodes vs. Ken Patera

 

As could be expected, this was a long and bloody fight that finally came to an end when Dusty took off his cowboy boot and started repeatedly clobbering Patera over the head with it until he finally hit the mat, then followed up with the Bionic Elbow to put him down for good. Dusty gave a heartfelt goodbye to the fans on the ringside mic before leaving to a chorus of cheers.

 

AWA World Title Match : Ricky Steamboat © vs. Larry Zbyszko

 

Although he hasn’t been looking too good of late, the Canadian champion put up a pretty tough challenge for Steamboat. Once again, Nick Bockwinkel was at ringside, patiently observing the match. Zbyszko was attempting an over the shoulder neckbreaker, but Steamboat blocked it and countered with a backslide to get the one two three. Post-match, Steamboat engaged in a stare down with Bockwinkel, but Bock just met his gaze before turning and heading back to the locker room with Larry Z trailing behind.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yea, Dream leaving on a high note is fitting, especially in an insane match like that. Lafon and Furnas ending in a draw is perfect. Zenk with another strong singles win. Piper and Orton are tearing it up right now. I can totally see the Cobra Corps getting way over with the AWA fans. Spivey looks like he's gaining a following. Black Irish take the Southern tag titles! That's an impressive win over the Guerreros. Man, I cant wait for Steamboat and Bock. I continue to love the way you write your TV matches. You give such a great description of both the match and what's going on with the wrestlers. It's amazing how you keep all the storylines going without having to do a lot of interviews. That's a true talent. Great job!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

AWA show from the International Amphitheater, Chicago, March 22nd

 

Darryl Peterson & Jeff Gaylord vs. The Can-Am Express

 

The Varsity Club pinned Lafon after hitting the Execution

 

Brian Pillman vs. Hector Guerrero

 

Brian hit the Air Pillman for the win

 

Mike Rotundo & Doug Furnas vs. Shane Douglas & Bill Dundee

 

Furnas caught a running cross body attempt by Douglas and countered with a power slam for the victory

 

Leo Burke vs. Norman Smiley

 

Smiley pinned Burke after a floatover suplex

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Cactus Jack

 

Cactus put up a hell of a fight but still ended up going down to a slingshot splash

 

AWA World Tag Title Match : Buddy Rose & Doug Somers © vs. The Razor Boys

 

Both teams went to a 30 minute time limit draw

 

Nord The Barbarian vs. Bob Orton

 

Nord won by DQ when he was attacked by Piper and Sawyer. This led to a brawl between Piper’s Pit and the Snakepit

 

AWA Southern Title Match : Pat Tanaka © vs. Chavo Guerrero

 

A very intense match that ended when Tanaka was able to knock out Chavo with a roundhouse kick to the side of the head to defend his belt

 

AWA American Title Match : Dan Spivey © vs. Sgt. Slaughter

 

An incredibly tough battle that went back and forth and only ended when Buddy Rose (who was sneaking around at ringside) pulled down the top rope and caused Sarge to fall out and lose by countout. When Spivey found out afterwards what had happened, he was furious.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

AWA show at Boylan High School, Rockford, IL, March 23rd

 

The British Bullies vs. The Youngbloods

 

Blackman managed to catch Jones with the Bicycle Kick for the win

 

The Cobra Corps & Greg Gagne vs. Kevin Sullivan, Mike Rotundo, Jeff Gaylord & Darryl Peterson

 

Gaylord and Peterson hit the Execution on Gagne to score the victory for their team

 

Doug Furnas vs. Leo Burke

 

Furnas won with a running Canadian Backbreaker into the corner

 

The Great Kabuki vs. Sheikh Adnan Al Kaissie

 

Kabuki bloodied the Sheikh before finishing him off with a piledriver

 

Tom Zenk vs. Mando Guerrero

 

Zenk got the win with a Superkick

 

Jake Roberts, Nord The Barbarian & Cactus Jack vs. Roddy Piper, Bob Orton & Buzz Sawyer

 

A crazy brawl that wound up breaking down completely and being declared a no contest

 

Phil Lafon vs. Chris Adams

 

Adams got the win with a Superkick

 

British Steel vs. Chavo & Hector Guerrero

 

A very intense matchup that ended with Regal pinning Hector with the Regal-Plex

 

AWA Southern Title Match : Pat Tanaka © vs. Brian Pillman

 

This was a very exciting technical bout that went to a 20 minute time limit draw. Post match, Tanaka bowed to Pillman in a show of respect, which Pillman returned

 

AWA World Tag Team Title Match : Buddy Rose & Doug Somers © vs. Bill Dundee & Shane Douglas

 

Rose pinned Douglas after the Inside Out Backbreaker

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Very exciting cards with something for everybody. Spivey could be turning into the AWA Hulk Hogan very soon. Bam Bam is continuing his dominance. The Guererros seem to have fallen on hard times. Furnas has been looking strong of late. The Pillman/Tanaka match would of given me my money's worth. The Piper's Pit/Snakepit feud is on fire right now. Looks like Kabuki taught Adnan a lesson. The AWA continues its hot streak!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Loving the AWA as always. Piper and Roberts with their stables would be a consistent highlight. British Steel, Black Irish and the British Bullies going at it was awesome. The build to Steamer vs. Bock continues and the match can't possibly disappoint.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

AWA All-Star Wrestling on EXPN / TSN for March 28th

 

AWA Six-Man Tag Team Title Match : The Guerreros © vs. Greg Gagne & The Can-Am Express

 

The Guerreros have lost some ground of late in the AWA, having dropped both the Southern Title and the Southern Tag Team Titles, but they still hold onto the Six-Man Tag belts and are determined to keep them around their waists. Greg Gagne and the newly returned Can-Ams were equally determined to take the titles away from them, but once the brothers had gotten Lafon in their corner, they kept him trapped and put in a concerted effort to break him down. Zenk frantically reached out to tag him out and it looked like he might just make it, but Lafon went for a sunset flip on Mando and Mando rolled through for a two count. He then swiftly got Lafon in a waistlock and hit a German Suplex for the pinfall. A disappointing result for the Can-Ams, but proof positive that the Guerreros are far from done.

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Nord The Barbarian

 

Bam Bam has been pretty much rolling over his opposition since arriving in the AWA, but the big Barbarian was looking to provide a much tougher challenge to The Beast From The East. These two rocked each other with big power moves and slugging blows that shook the ring. It looked like Nord just might pull off the impossible when he came after Bigelow with a big running boot, but Bam Bam ducked under it and Nord got caught up in the ropes. Bigelow took him out with a waistlock suplex then followed up with a slingshot splash that took Nord out for the one two three. Who will be able to stop the rampaging Beast?

 

The Sheepherders vs. Bill Dundee & Shane Douglas

 

The wild men from New Zealand have had a big impact on recent AWA house shows, but now they were making their debut on All-Star Wrestling. Dundee and Douglas put up a gallant challenge, but the crazy Kiwis were too much to reign in. They seemed to get sadistic joy out of beating on the handsome young Douglas, although he kept refusing to go down for good. Miller and Williams finally hit the double stomach breaker on Douglas to get the pinfall, then kept putting the boots to him after the match had ended until Dundee pulled his partner out of the ring. Clearly, there is no limit to their viciousness.

 

Steven Regal vs. Fit Finlay

 

After all of the chaos of the three way war between Black Irish, British Steel and the British Bullies, the ref let it be known that there would be no shenanigans tolerated in this match, stating that he would punish any interference from their partners or the Bullies with immediate suspension. Regal and Finlay proved more than capable of providing their own chaos, letting the language of this match be mostly lefts and rights with briefs interludes of technical wrestling. When they were brawling in the corner, the ref tried to get between the two of them and caught a double punch for his troubles, leading to the match being thrown out. The two kept at it long after that, and it looks like nothing is going to keep this war from continuing.

 

Mike Rotundo, Doug Furnas & Brian Pillman vs. Pat Tanaka & The Razor Boys

 

Kevin Sullivan was nowhere to be seen for this match, leaving “Captain” Mike Rotundo to lead the Varsity Club Rush recruits into battle, and the result was an incredibly exciting bout that looked like it could go either way. Highlights included a matwork showdown between Rotundo and Perez, a display of power moves by Furnas on Diamond followed by Diamond taking Furnas down with a flying back body press that came close to getting a three count, and a high flying showdown between Pillman and Tanaka. Tanaka looked to take out Pillman when he whipped him into the ropes for the rolling wheel kick, but Pillman caught himself on the ropes and followed up with the Air Pillman for the shocking three count. The Varsity Club jubilantly celebrated Pillman’s biggest victory yet, and even the members of the Sunshine Boys gave Pillman credit for a well deserved win.

 

AWA American Title Match : Dan Spivey © vs. Cactus Jack

 

Sullivan was definitely at ringside for his man Spivey’s title defense against the unpredictable youngster Cactus Jack. Cactus proved to be quite handful for the powerful champion, showing little regard for his own well being as he threw himself at Spivey, but the self-proclaimed “Danster” kept a cool head in the face of this unconventional offense and kept firing back. Things took a turn for the strange when Roddy Piper showed up at ringside. Both the ref and Spivey started telling Piper to keep his distance, but this just provided the needed distraction for Bob Orton to sneak up from the other side and snap Jack’s neck on the top rope. Spivey turned around to see the staggered Cactus and reflexively hit the Spivey Bomber for pinfall, but once he realized what had happened, he was livid. Sullivan ordered him to accept the win and move on.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

AWA show from the Winnipeg Arena, Winnipeg, March 28th (as shown on ESPN / TSN Super Cards)

 

Chavo Guerrero vs. Doug Furnas

 

Chavo was going for a running cross body press, but Furnas caught him and countered with a power slam for the win

 

The Sheepherders vs. Shane Douglas & Bill Dundee

 

The Sheepherders pinned Douglas after a double running kneedrop

 

Mando Guerrero vs. Ron Simmons

 

Simmons won with a spinebuster slam

 

Ken Patera vs. Phil Lafon

 

Patera made Lafon give up to the Spinning Lifting Full Nelson

 

Jake Roberts & Cactus Jack vs. Roddy Piper & Bob Orton

 

Piper and Orton got the victory after hitting a Spike Piledriver on Cactus

 

Hector Guerrero vs. Tom Zenk

 

Zenk caught Hector in a top rope flying cross body press for the victory

 

AWA Southern Tag Team Title Match : Black Irish © vs. Rocky Mountain Thunder

 

Scorpio was going for a top rope dropkick, but Buddy Rose interfered by knocking him off the top rope to the floor and Black Irish won by countout

 

AWA Canadian Title Match : Larry Zbyszko © vs. ?

 

Larry came out with Nick Bockwinkel in his corner and claimed that he was ready for any opponent. Then the crowd erupted when Ronnie Garvin, making his return to the AWA, came out to make his challenge. Larry immediately got on the mic and claimed that it wasn’t fair and that he hadn’t had time to prepare. Regardless, the moment the bell rang, he went right after Ronnie and whipped him into the ropes, going for a lariat. Ronnie ducked under it with ease, then came back and nailed him with the Hands Of Stone Punch. One … two … THREE! Just like that, Larry Z’s title reign had ended and Ronnie Garvin was the new Canadian champ! Bockwinkel gave what now seems to be a permanent smirk as he took Larry from the ring.

 

NWA World Title Match : Rick Martel © vs. Chris Adams

 

Adams had gone to the time limit in recent American and AWA World title matches, and wound up going 3 for 3 in an exhausting technical showdown with the NWA Champ. Both men were working hard to get the other to submit all the way up to the 30 minute time limit. Martel raised Adams’ arm as a show of respect, but Adams was clearly frustrated at having gone the distance once again and still not coming out the victor.

 

AWA World Title Cage Match : Ricky Steamboat © vs. Masa Saito

 

Once again , Nick Bockwinkel was in Saito’s corner, observing. Saito really put the champion through the wringer in this one, with both men getting bloodied, but Steamboat just kept firing back. Saito was going for a Saito suplex, but Steamboat blocked it and reversed into his own belly to back suplex and was able to get the pinfall. Bockwinkel helped Saito from the ring but still gave a cocky grin and pointed at Steamboat as he left.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Larry losing the belt in convincing fashion. Poor LaFon, a couple of tough losses. Big won for Pillman without Sullivan on his back. Spivey becoming an unwilling part of the Battle of the Pits was entertaining. Bam Bam continues to be an unstoppable force. I love that Bock's presence alone is impactful. The Sheepherders make a big splash on TV!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


×
×
  • Create New...