[PWI The Magazine]

PWI The Magazine: August 1991 Edition

 

 

 

Contents:

 

The Mega-Powers Reunited!!!

Big Van Vader: Wrestling's Biggest Giant

Dr. Death and Bam Bam: A Violent Connection

News and Notes

Promotional Analysis

Arena Reports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

News And Notes

 

- Former NWA World Women's Champion Debbie Combs has retired at the age of 42.

 

- On a recent episode of WCW Power Hour Pat Rose broke his neck in a match with The Italian Stallion. Rose will be out of action for the next year.

 

- Kat LeRoux who recently won the LMLW Tag Team Titles with Penelope Paradise, suffered a dislocated knee cap, and will be out of the ring for the next 3-6 months. LMLW officials have vacated the tag titles as a result.

 

- CMLL World Middleweight and 1/3 of the Mexican National Trios Champions Mocho Cota suffered a Spinal Cord Compression injury and will be out of action for the next year.

 

- AJW Junior Champion Akira Hokuto suffered a Fractured Calcneus in a match with Cutie Suzuki. The injury will keep Hokuto out of the ring for the next 3-6 months.

 

- AJW star Reggie Bennett will be out for the next year after suffering a C7 Cervical Spinal Cord Compression with Cutie Suzuki. After the match AJW officials and veterans have had a sit down discussion with Cutie Suzuki to talk to her about her recklessness as she has now put Bennett and Akira Hokuto on the shelf this month.

 

- Dan Spivey fractured his wrist during a recent AJPW show, and will be out of action for the next 3 months.

 

 

 

 

 

The Mega-Powers Reunited!!

 

 

The on again - off again friendship between Hulk Hogan and "The Macho Man" Randy Savage is officially back on. After teasing a possible reunion at this years Royal Rumble, the two men began a feud that culminated at a match at Wrestlemania 7. It was a match that has been lauded as the best match ever seen, and even better than the classic between Savage and Ricky Steamboat at Wrestlemania 3.

 

After a hard fought 25 minute match at Mania, both men hugged in the middle of the ring, in a sign of mutual respect.

 

"Let me tell you something, brother. Randy Savage is tough as nails. Even when we didn't see eye to eye, he always was on top of his game. He is a perfectionist, who strives to be great and everything. He doesn't even like to lose at Go Fish. I respect that." Hogan told our reporters.

 

"I thought the tide had turned at Wrestlemania, but Randy is his own guy. No one is going to tell him what to do or how to act. But, I would be lying if I told you that I thought Randy saw the light that night. It just a little time." Hogan continued.

 

Indeed, Savage would go on to wrestle for the WWF Heavyweight Championship in a losing effort to The Ultimate Warrior. And, while Hogan was busy with his feud with Sgt. Slaughter, Savage began a short lived friendship with The Undertaker. It would be a friendship that would be the catalyst for The Million Dollar Man changing his ways and dropping the moniker.

 

It was during a recent Superstars episode when Randy Savage would have a change of heart. As The Big Bossman and Earthquake were beating down Hogan, Savage made the save, and The Mega-Powers were officially reformed.

 

"The madness that runs through my veins just ran cold, dig it? Like Charles Dickens before me, I snapped back to when the Mega Powers were on top of the world. I had an epiphany. A ghost of wrestling past. I knew what I had to do. I had to go and make a statement, and that statement is that Randy Savage by himself is great. Hulk Hogan by himself is great. But, Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan together is legendary!! Oh, yeaahh!!" Randy Savage told us by phone.

 

It doesn't matter how or why, what matters is that the Mega-Power are back together. Reunited.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Death and Bam Bam Gordy: A Violent Connection

 

 

Dr. Death Steve Williams and Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy are perhaps the best tag team in the 90's, and they are making their case for being named the greatest tag team in the history of professional wrestling. While many fans associate them as The Miracle Violence Connection wrestling in Japan, they actually quietly formed in 1987 while working for Jim Crockett Promotions. When they formed, they didn't really like one another, but one thing stood out. They worked well together. They would wrestle the team of Dick Murdoch and Eddie Gilbert six times, winning all six matches in dominant fashion.

 

"We're just two big country boys. We locked horns early on, but just like brothers do, we found common ground." Terry Gordy told our reporters over the phone, while Gordy and Williams were oversees working for All Japan.

 

Terry Gordy knows a thing or three about making a team shine. As apart of the hated group The Fabulous Freebirds, the group found great success in Texas working in World Class where their feuds with the Von Erich family is legendary. Gordy, along with Michael PS Hayes and Buddy Roberts, would win the WCCW World Six Man titles a record breaking 5 times. Gordy would have a sixth reign with the belts with Iceman King Parson replacing Hayes.

 

Dr. Death Steve Williams also knows what makes a successful team function. Williams started every game at Right Guard for the Oklahoma Sooners in the 1982 season, and was a consensus All American while at Oklahoma. Upon entering the world of professional wrestling, Williams would form a team with Ted Dibiase in Mid South, and when Mid South was renamed as the UWF, Williams would win the companies World Championship in a match with Big Bubba Rogers (WWF's Big Bossman).

 

Soon, he would find his way to Jim Crockett Promotions, where he was a founding member of The Varsity Club (Kevin Sullivan, Mike Rotunda, and Rick Steiner). With Rotunda, he would win the NWA World Tag Team Championships against The Road Warriors. With Sullivan, he would win the NWA US Tag Team Championships in a match with The Fantastics at Starrcade 1988.

 

The team reunited in All Japan Pro Wrestling in 1990. The two quickly found success when they defeated Genichiro Tenryu and Stan Hansen to win the AJPW Unified Tag Team Championship on March 6, 1990. Williams and Gordy would make one successful title defense against Hansen and Dan Spivey before losing the titles to Jumbo Tsuruta and the Great Kabuki on July 19, 1990. In the fall of 1990, The Miracle Violence Connection entered the World's Strongest Tag Determination League and would win the tournament by finishing in first with 19 Points. By winning the tournament, they also won the vacated AJPW Unified Tag Team Championship.

 

Since then, The Miracle Violence Connection has tore through the tag team ranks in AJPW. They have had some extremely violent and bloody matches with Andre The Giant and The Dynamite Kid. They have also had a long running feud with Doug Furnas and Dan Kroffat. Recently, they have begun a feud with Mighty Inoue and Mitsou Momota.

 

The team, who loves Japan and considers it home, has had some discussions with officials in WWF and WCW about bringing the team to America. During breaks from touring in Japan both Gordy and Williams have had matches in companies, but strictly as singles competitors.

 

"Listen, we are a team. Our legacy is important to us. We aren't just going to go to some gymnasium in America or anywhere else and wrestle as a team. I might by myself, or Terry might when he travels back to America. But, seeing us together is special." Dr. Death told us.

 

It will be interesting to see if another company, whether in America or possibly New Japan (All Japan's greatest rival), can pry the team away.

 

 

 

 

 

Promotional Analysis

 

 

WWF:

 

- Virgil left the company after not being offered a contract extension.

 

- Jake Roberts defended the WWF Intercontinental Championship in a brutal Dog Collar Match against The Big Bossman.

 

- The Legion Of Doom successfully defended the WWF Tag Team Titles in a match against Ricky Steamboat and Virgil.

 

- Top 5:

1. The Ultimate Warrior - WWF Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Jake "The Snake" Roberts - WWF Intercontinental Champion (LR: 2)

3. Hulk Hogan (LR: 3)

4. Ric Flair (LR: NR)

5. The Texas Tornado (LR: NR)

 

 

 

 

WCW:

 

- While Sting hasn't defended the WCW World Heavyweight Championship since Febuary, he did take on Lex Luger for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in a Dog Collar Match at The Great American Bash. Luger ended up winning the title after The Steiner Brothers came down and attacked Sting after the referee was knocked out of the match.

 

- Earlier in the month, Lex Luger tried to capture the WCW US heavyweight Title in a rematch with Big Van Vader, however Vader would win the match after the referee disqualified Luger after Harley Race attacked Vader. The WCW US Heavyweight Championship was also successfully defended when Vader defeated Diamond Dallas Page in the main event of World Championship Wrestling.

 

- The Lightning Express successfully defended the WCW World Tag Team Titles at The Great American Bash in a match with The Fabulous Freebirds.

 

- The WCW Television Championship was defended twice during the month of July. El Gigante retained in a Steel Cage Match against Ricky Morton at The Great American Bash, and he defeated Dustin Rhodes to retain the belt.

 

- The Young Pistols successfully defended the WCW US Tag Team Titles twice. First, they defeated The Skyscrapers and then at The Great American Bash, they defeated Doom.

 

- Top 5:

1. Lex Luger - NWA World Heavyweight Champion (LR: 3)

2. Sting - WCW World Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

3. Big Van Vader - WCW US heavyweight Champion (LR: 2)

4. Barry Windham - (LR: NR)

5. El Gigante - WCW Television Champion (LR: 5)

 

 

NJPW:

 

- After graduating the NJPW Dojo, and impressing head trainer Animal Hamaguchi, Satoshi Kojima signed a deal with the company.

 

- IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Shiro Koshinaka defended the title twice in the month. He defeated Shinya Hashimoto during the tour, and then defeated Antonio Inoki at Front Of War Lines 1991.

 

- Koji Kanemoto defended the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship three times in July. He defeated El Samurai during the tour. He then defetaed Jushin Thunder Liger twice. He defeated him once during the tour, and then capped of the month by defeating Liger at Front Of War Lines 1991.

 

- Top 5:

1. Shiro Koshinaka - IWGP World Heavyweight (LR: 1)

2. Koji Kanemoto - IWGP Junior Heavyweight (LR: 2)

3. Riki Choshu (LR: NR)

4. Jushin Thunder Liger (LR: 5)

5. Shinya Hashimoto (LR: NR)

 

 

 

AJPW

 

- Stan Hansen defended the AJPW Triple Crown Title at Summer Action Series I in a match with Abdullah The Butcher.

 

- The AJPW Unified World Tag Team Champions, The Miracle Violence Connection, had a busy July as they defended the titles 4 times. They defeated the team of Mighty Inoue and Mitsuo Momota at Darkness Formation 1991 and then defeated the team again during the tour. The MVC also defeated the team of Andre The Giant and Dynamite Kid during the tour and then later defeated Giant Baba and Rusher Kimura on the last day of the July tour.

 

- The Fantastic successfully defended the AJPW All Asia Tag Team Titles three times in July. They defeated Giant Kimala and Jim Brunzell at Darkness Formation 1991. They then went on to defeat Billy Black and Joel Deaton during the tour. They completed the trifecta by defeating the Malenko Brothers at Summer Action Series I.

 

-Tsuyoshi Kikuchi defended his AJPW Television Title four times in July. He defeated Kenta Kobashi, Fire Cat, Johnny Ace, and Dan Spivey in a series of impressive matches.

 

- Top 5:

1. Stan Hansen - AJPW Triple Crown Champion (LR: 1)

2. Jumbo Tsuruta (LR: 3)

3. Andre The Giant (LR: 4)

4. Mitsuhara Misawa (LR: 2)

5. Tsuyoshi Kikuchi - AJPW Television Champion (LR: 5)

 

 

UWF:

 

- Don Muraco defeated Mondo Guerrero and won the UWF American Championship. Guerrero had held the title since April, when he defeated Bill Irwin for the belt.

 

- Billy Jack Haynes successfully defended the UWF Sportschannel Television Title when he defeated Dr. Death Steve Williams in a hard hitting encounter.

 

- Col. DeBeers and Buddy Rose, the UWF World Tag Team Champions, defended their titles in a match over Afa The Wild Samoan and Bad Crew #2.

 

- Top 5:

1. Don Muraco - UWF American Champion (LR: NR)

2. Billy Jack Haynes - UWF Sportschannel Champion (LR: 2)

3. Dick Murdoch (LR: NR)

4. Kevin Von Erich (LR: NR)

5. Bam Bam Bigelow (LR: 4)

 

 

USWA:

 

- Terry Funk defended the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Title is a great match against Tully Blanchard.

 

- The USWA Southern Heavyweight Title continued to play hot potato, as Koko B. Ware defeated Irwin R. Schyster to win the belt. IRS, as he is known in USWA, had just won the belt back in June when he defeated Danny Davis.

 

- With Tony Falk injured, the USWA had to strip Falk and Chris Champion of the USWA World Tag Team Championships. After a brief tournament to crown the new champions, Unlimited Violence (Black Magic and Bart Sawyer) defeated the Rock N Roll RPMs to win the titles.

 

- Top 5:

1. Terry Funk - USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Koko B. Ware - USWA Southern Heavyweight Champion (LR: NR)

3. Tully Blanchard (LR: NR)

4. Brad Armstrong (LR: NR)

5. Jerry Lawler (LR: 3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Big Van Vader: Wrestling's Biggest Giant

 

 

Standing 6'5 and weighing more than 450 pounds, Big Van Vader is a giant in the professional wrestling world. And, quite possibly the most dominating giant. After a stellar 4 year career at the University Of Colorado, Vader was a third round selection in the 1978 NFL Draft. Playing for the Los Angeles Rams, he was on the team that went to the Superbowl that year. However, his career has cut short after he ruptured his patella tendon.

 

Out of work, the big man knew he needed to make some money, but he wasn't interested in an office job. He soon made his way to the AWA and Verne Gagne helped to hone his skills.

 

"Verne's camp was no joke. I've been through some hellish two a days in football, but nothing compares to Verne's training camp." Vader told us.

 

In May 1986, White went to Europe to compete for Otto Wanz and his promotion, Catch Wrestling Association, touring Austria and Germany, using the name Bull Power. That summer, he took part in the three-day tournament for the Vienna Catch Cup, in Austria. He made it to the finals, before losing to Klaus Wallas. On March 22, 1987, he won his first championship, the CWA World Heavyweight Championship, defeating Otto Wanz in Denver, Colorado, ending Wanz's reign of nearly nine years in its only title change in the United States. He held onto the title for nearly four months, before losing to back to Wanz on July 11 in Graz, Austria.

 

In December 1987, he participated in his second tournament, the Bremen Catch Cup, in Germany. He defeated Rambo in the finals, to win his first tournament.

 

In 1989, Bull Power returned to the CWA, to challenge Otto Wanz for the CWA World Heavyweight Championship. On August 21 in Vienna, Austria, he defeated Wanz to win his second CWA World title. He held onto the title for a little over four months before losing it back to Wanz in Bremen, Germany, on December 22. A year later, Otto Wanz retired and the CWA World title was held up. Bull Power defeated Rambo to win the vacant title. It's a title that he still holds, defeating Rambo twice this year.

 

But, it's in Japan, where Vader has found his greatest success.

 

Although originally signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling, AJPW owner Giant Baba traded White's contract over to New Japan Pro-Wrestling in 1987. Upon joining NJPW, White was given the ring name Big Van Vader and began to wear a black wrestling mask. His new identity was based on a strong warrior of the same name from Japanese folklore. He was introduced as the crown jewel of the Takeshi Puroresu Gundan stable that was managed by Takeshi Kitano. Vader challenged Antonio Inoki, who had already defeated Riki Choshu, and defeated the worn-down Inoki. The pro-Inoki audience rioted, resulting in NJPW being banned from the Sumo Hall, its home arena. The ban remained in effect until 1989, when NJPW did their first show back in Sumo Hall on February 22.

 

After winning the final match of an eight-man tournament against Shinya Hashimoto at Battle Satellite in Tokyo Dome, Vader was declared the new IWGP Heavyweight Champion. He was the first gaijin (non-Japanese) wrestler to hold the title. On May 25, one month after being crowned champion, Vader lost the title to Russian suplex master Salman Hashimikov. Hashimikov dropped the title to Vader's old rival, Riki Choshu, on July 12. On August 10, Vader defeated Choshu to become a two-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion.

 

On February 10, 1990, Vader faced Stan Hansen at an AJPW versus NJPW supercard show called Super Fight in Tokyo Dome. In a match that has gone down in Japanese history, Hansen would poke Vader's eye out of the socket, Vader would finish the match after popping it back in place, showing just how tough he is.

 

Vader would debut in WCW at the 1990 Great American Bash, defeating Tom Zenk. In WCW he was being pushed as an ultra violent bad guy. Managed by Harley Race, Vader looked unstoppable. However, as 1991 began, Vader and Race began to have disagreements over Vader's career direction. Vader wanted to concentrate on his Japanese commitments to NJPW, where he was having classic matches with Tatsumi Fujinami. Race wanted Vader to concentrate on his WCW career.

 

 

After months of verbal abuse, the two had a match to determine the number one contender to the NWA World Championship held by Sting. Race would cheat his way to victory. After the match, Vader snapped and attacked his former manager to the delight of the fans.

 

"Harley Race did me a favor that night. You don't wake up a sleeping giant." Vader said.

 

Soon enough, a more determined Vader defeated Lex Luger and won the WCW US Heavyweight Championship. Now a fan favorite, Vader has formed an alliance as they feud with Lex Luger and The Steiner Brothers. Although Vader is being cheered by the American fans, when he takes the WCW US Heavyweight Championship back to Japan, he is still considered a evil foreigner.

 

Many consider Vader the greatest giant in wrestling, and even if he isn't the greatest, he surely is the hardest working giant going today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arena Reports

 

USA:

 

WWF Superstars - Les Murakami Stadium (Hawaii)

Hulk Hogan and Ted Dibiase d. Ric Flair and The Undertaker

The Legion Of Doom d. The Dragon and Virgil (Retains WWF World Tag Team)

Big Bossman and Demolition d. Jim Duggan and The Rockers by DQ

The Nasty Boys d. Jimmy Snuka and Koko B. Ware

The Warlord and Dino Bravo d. The Texas Tornado and The British Bulldog

 

 

WCW The Great American Bash - Jacksonville, FL

Lex Luger d. Sting in a Dog Collar Match (Wins NWA World Heavyweight)

Stan Hansen and Tommy Rich d. Harley Race and Kevin Sullivan

The Lightning Express d. The Fabulous Freebirds (Retains WCW World Tag)

El Gigante d. Ricky Morton in a Cage Match (Retains WCW Television)

The Junkyard Dog d. Diamond Dallas Page

Barry Windham d. Moondog Rex by DQ

Michael Wallstreet d. Robert Gibson

Owen Hart, Dustin Rhodes, Ranger Ross d. Bobby Eaton, Buddy Landel, Rip Rogers by DQ

The Young Pistols d. Doom (Retains WCW United States Tag)

Dutch Mantell d. Norman The Lunatic

Terry Taylor d. Pez Whately

 

 

UWF Fury Hour - Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Death Steve Williams and Greg Valentine d. Paul Orndorff and Iceman King Parsons

Don Muraco d. Mondo Guerrero (Wins UWF American)

Bam Bam Bigelow d. Chief Jay Strongbow Jr.

Brian Blair, SD Jones, The Black Knight d. Bill Irwin, Buddy Rose, Col. DeBeers

Cactus Jack d. Bad Crew #2

Mike Davis d. Barry Orton

 

LMLW Day Zero - Civic Coliseum Ballroom

La Tigresa d. Penelope Paradise (Retains LMLW International)

Leilani Kai d. Rockin' Robin

Susan Sexton d. Peggy Lee Leather (Retains NWA World Womens)

Misty Blue and Harley Saito d. Malia Hosaka and Bambi

Tina Moretti and Molly McShane d. Amy Lee and Taylor Made (Wins LMLW Tag)

 

 

USWA Championship Wrestling (Taping #1)

Terry Funk d. Tully Blanchard (Retains USWA Unified World Heavyweight)

Dick Murdoch and Rick Rude d. Jerry Lawler and Brad Armstrong

Koko B. Ware d. Irwin R. Schyster (Wins USWA Southern Heavyweight)

Ricky Vaugh, Bart Sawyer, Black Magic d. Eric Embry, The Dirty White Boy, Night Train Jackson

Claifornia Stud d. John Tatum

The Armstrongs d. The Rock N Roll RPMs

 

 

LPWA Ladies Championship Wrestling (Taping #1) - Wayne Ford Civic League

Judy Martin d. Reggie Bennett

Susan Sexton d. Denise Storm

Madusa Miceli and Bad Girl d. Leilani Kai and Rockin' Robin

Susan Green d. Allison Royal

Bambi and Terri Powers d. Magnificient Mimi and Black Venus

 

 

TWF Supercard - Young County AG Barn

Jerry Lawler d. Iceman King Parsons (Retains TWF Texas Heavyweight)

Terry Gordy d. Doink The Clown

Kevin Von Erich, Chris Adams, Ricky Vaughn d. Abdullah The Butcher, Manny Fernandez, The Angel Of Death

One Man Gang and The Great Kabuki d. Action Jackson and Brian Adias (Retains TWF tag)

Al Perez and Al Madril d. Rod Price and Steve Austin by DQ

Bill Irwin d. Billy Joe Travis

Fatu d. Stevie Ray by Countout

 

 

PNW Poertland Wrestling - Spokane, WA

Sting and Jack Snuka d. Steve Doll and The Grappler

Bill Eadie, Billy Jack Haynes, Joe Savoldi d. Mike Miller, Steve Simpson, Abbuda Dein

The Bullet and Blackjack Mulligan d. Al Madril and Jesse Barr (Wins NWA Pacific Northwest Tag)

CW Bergstrom d. Neil Superior

Steve Regal d. David Sammartino

DJ Peterson and Skip Young d. Mr. Outrageous and Ray Gonzalez

 

 

WCWP Windy City Wrestling (Taping #3) - Wayne Ford Civic League

Maxx Payne and Chris Adams d. Jimmy Golden and Kokina Maximus

Brad Rheingans d. Ripper Manson

Psycho d. Shinobi

Wayne Bloom and The Texas Hangmen d. Charlie Norris and The Top Guns

 

 

SAPW Championship Wrestling From Carolina (Taping #3) - Caesar Rodney High School

Ron Garvin d. Wahoo McDaniel (Retains SAPW Heavyweight)

Vince Torelli d. Manny Fernandez by Countout

Jimmy Valiant and Brian Blair d. Ranger Ross and Bad Crew #2

Big John Studd d. Moondog Cujo

 

 

ECWA Eat Coast Wrestling Association - Caesar Rodney High School

Ice Train d. Nord The Barbarian (Retains ECWA Mid Atlantic)

Steve Doll d. Dr. X

King Kong Bundy and David Isley d. Ron Garvin and Cheetah Master

Frankie Lancaster d. Lance Diamond

Mean Mike d. Boogie Woogie Brown

 

 

IWCCW Fight On - MA Hyannis Y&CC Rink One

Rick Rude d. Honky Tonk Man

King Kong Bundy d. The Tazmaniac

Tony Rumble d. Vic Stamboat

Zap d. TD Madison by DQ

Rochester Roadblock d. Joe Savoldi

 

ACW Atlantic Coast Wrestling (Taping #3) - Caesar Rodney High School

Don Kernodle d. Samu (Retains ACW Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight)

Joe Cruz d. Sam Houston

Bad Crew #1 d. Rocky King

Nelson Royal and Rikki Nelson d. Doug Somers and LA Stephens

 

 

TWA Suckerpunch - Original Sports Bar

Brian Pillman d. DC Drake (Wins TWA Championship)

Nikolai Volkoff d. Don Muraco

Cactus Jack d. Jason Knight

The Fantastics d. Shane Douglas and Danny Davis by DQ

Pete Doherty d. Dr. Tom Prichard

Rocky Johnson d. Bad Crew #1

Steve Keirn and Mr. Sandman d. Bobo Brazil Jr and Samurai Warrior

The Cheetah Kid d. Hack Myers

Billy Black and Sonny Rogers d. The Tazmaniac and Chris Candido

Duane Gil d. Tommy Dreamer by Countout

 

 

IWF All Out Assault - Canton National Guard Armory

Joel Deaton d. Jeff Jarrett

Don Kernodle and Buddy Landel d. Hector Guerrero and Rob Van Dam by DQ

Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden d. Denny Brown and Chris Champion

Mike Moore d. Kip Winchester

Bart Batten d. T-Reffic

 

 

MEWF Paradise City 1991 - Caesar Rodney High School

Don Kernodle d. Tracy Smothers

Joe Cruz d. Nailz

Nelson Royal d. Rikki Nelson

Danny Davis d. Frankie Lancaster (Retains MEWFT Heavyweight)

Bobby Blaze d. Gorgeous George III

 

 

WWA-NJ Sun Never Sweats - Original Sports Bar

JT Smith and Pete Doherty d. Larry Sharpe and Chris Candido

Mr. Sandman d. Abuddah Singh by DQ

Billy Black d. Tony Stetson

Bobo Brazil Jr. d. Morgus The Maniac by Countout

Larry Winters d. Skull von Crush

Charles Warrington d. Johnny Hotbody

Johnny Rotten d. Spider

 

 

PWF Happenstance - Canton National Guard Armory

Austin Idol and Jimmy Backlund d. Tim Horner and Bobby Blaze

Dick Slater d. King Cobra

Tommy Lane and Chris Champion d. Lou Perez and Denny Brown

Ron Slinker d. The Master Blaster

Bugsy McGraw d. Night Train Jackson

 

 

SSW Break Like The Wind - Canton National Guard Armory

Brian Pillman d. Tim Horner (Wins SSW Junior Heavyweight)

One Man Gang d. The Dark Patriot (Retains SSW Heavyweight)

Dr. Tom Prichard, Joel Deaton, GQ Stratus d. Danny Davis, The Colorado Kid, Stan Lee

Ice Train d. Beau James

 

 

AllStar All-Star Wrestling - Fall River PAL

Kevin Sullivan d. Mike Enos

One Man Gang and Tommy Rich d. Ricky Morton and Bad Crew #2 by DQ

Wendi Richter d. Susan Green

Tiny Lister d. Bruno Sassi

Jerry Lawler d. Fury

 

 

ICWA Guilty As Charged 1991 - Canton National Guard

Dick Slater d. Rocky Johnson (Retains ICWA Heavyweight)

Steve Doll d. Adrian Street

Jeff Jarrett d. Dennis Condrey

Tracy Smother and Dirty White Boy d. Nightmare Freddy and Rocky King

Bugsy McGraw d. Ron Slinker

The Master Blaster d. Crash The Terminator

Tex Slazenger d. Hurricane Walker

 

 

ASCW Lost Cause I - Wayne Ford Civic League

Mike Antony d. Austin Idol

Jules Strongbow and Big Scott Hall d. Buddy Rose and Ripper Manson

Wayne Bloom d. Sunny Beach

Cactus Jack Manson d. Big Tilly by DQ

Ron Bass d. Jose Luis Rivera

Brian Coastello d. Larry Power

SD Jones d. David Power

 

 

 

 

Puerto Rico:

 

WWC Aniversario 1991 - Mario Morales Coliseum

Carlos Colon d. Rick Rude

Tito Santana d. Dick Murdoch (Retains WWC Universal Hevyweight)

Victor Jovica d. Zeus by DQ

Ray Gonzales d. El Profe by DQ

Eddie Gilbert and Gran Mendoze d. Chicky and Ron Starr by DQ

Ron Garvin d. Kim Duk (Wins WWC World Jr. Heavuweight)

Bob Bradley, El Bronco #1, Giant Warrior d. Psycho, Fidel Sierra, Agent Storm

Leo Burke and Sweet Brown Sugar d. Eric Embry and Rick Valentine (Wins WWC Caribbean Tag)

La Tigresa d. Susan Sexton

Wendi Richter d. Denise Storm

The Samoan Swat Team d. Thunder and Killer

Doink The Clown d. Billy Joe Travis

 

 

 

Canada:

 

WFWA Main Event Wrestling (Taping #1) - Edmonton

Gerry Morrow d. The Great Gama (Wins WFWA Canadian Heavyweight)

Rick Martel and Ben Bassarab d. Bad News Allen and Don Callis by DQ

Baron von Raschke d. Beef Weelington

Big Titan d. Jason Helton

Chi Chi Cruz and Demolition Hux d. EZ Ryder and Jason The Terrible

 

 

CNWA TV (Taping #2) - Edmonton

Gerry Morrow and Ben Bassarab d. Gama Singh and Jason Anderson in a Cage Match

Big Titan and Les Thornton d. Gary Albright and Lance Storm

Johnny Smith d. Jason Helton

Black Dragon d. Black Abyss

Demolition Blast and Carl Ouellet d. Demolition Hux and Chi Chi Cruz

Chris Jericho d. Fred Della Serra

 

 

AGPW Street Fight 1991 - Exhibition Park

Bad News Allen d. Bill Kazmaier (Retains AGPW International Heavyweight)

Gerry Morrow d. Cuban Assassin

The Great Gama and The Sledge Hammer d. Jimmy Garvin and EZ Ryder

Don Callis d. Sean Morley

Demolition Blast d. Jason Helton

 

 

 

 

Japan:

 

NJPW Front Of War Lines 1991 - Sendai City Gymnasium

Shiro Koshinaka d. Antonio Inoki (Retains IWGP World Heavyweight)

Koji Kanemoto d. Jushin Thunder Liger (Retains IWGP Junior Heavyweight)

Osamu Kido, Shinya Hashimoto, Tatsumi Fujinami d. Yoshiaki Yatsu, Riki Choshu, Hercules Hernandez

Hiroshi Hase and Kengo Kimura d. Masa Saito and Animal Hamaguchi

Hiro Saito d. Stan Lane

Kazuo Yamazaki, El Hijo del Santo, Black Tiger II d. Black Wazuma, Black Cat, Wellington Wilkins Jr.

Pegasus Kid and Gran Apache d. El Texano and Black Tiger III

Yoshihiro Asai and Norio Honaga d. Mark Rocco and Biff Wellington

Super Strong Machine and Mike Enos d. Kensuke Sasaki and Satoshi Kojima

 

 

AJPW Summer Action Series I - Kishiwada City Gymnasium

Stan Hansen d. Abdullah The Butcher (Retains AJPW Triple Crown)

Jumbo Tsuruta and Mitsuhara Misawa d. Toshiaki Kawada and Akira Taue

Yoshinari Ogawa and The Funks d. The Destroyer, Mighty Inoue, Mitsuo Momota

Andre The Giant d. Haruka Eigen

Rusher Kimura d. Masanobu Fuchi

Tsuyoshi Kikuchi d. Johnny Ace (Retains AJPW Television)

Kenta Kobashi d. Johnny Smith

Giant Kimala, Doug Furnas, Dan Kroffat d. Dan Spivey, Fire Cat, Rex King

The Fantastics d. The Malenko Brothers (Retains AJPW All Asia Tag)

Jackie Fulton d. Lt. James Earl Wright

Frankie Favorite and Pete Roberts d. Richard Slinger and Abbuda Dein

 

 

AJW Silver Dragon Battle 1991 - Chiba Bridge Arena

Kyoko Inoue d. Cooga

Madusa Micelli d. Bison Kimura (Retains All Pacific)

Manami Toyota and Jaguar Yokota d. Toshiyo Yamada and Sakie Hasegawa (Retains WWWA World Tag)

Shinobu Kandori, Reggie Bennett, Mariko Yoshida d. Miki Hanada, Cutie Suzuki, Tomoko Watanabe

Etsuko Mita and Takako Inoue d. Kaoru Ita and Yasha Kurenai

 

 

FMW - Temples Of Fight 1991 - Tokyo

Tarzan Goto and Atsushi Onita d. Tiger Jeet Singh and Akitoshi Saito

Umanosuke Ueda d. Masashi Aoyagi

Samson Fuyuki, Mr. Pogo, Mitsuhiro Matsunaga d. The Gladiator, Love Guns

Big Titan d. Dr. Luther

Sabu d. Horace Boulder

Goro Tsurumi d. Yukihiro Kanemura in a First Blood Match

 

 

W*NG Be Strong! 1991 - Saitama

Giant Kimala d. Headhunter B

Dory Funk Jr. and Fantasma d. TNT and Killer

Kintaro Kanemura d. Tugboat Taylor (Wins W*NG Top Contender)

The Great Wojo d. Mongolian Mauler

Fishman d. Gypsy Joe

 

 

UWFi Bushido 7 - Hiroshima

Salman Hashimikov d. Bob Backlund (Retains Pro-Wrestling World Heavyweight)

Nobuhiko Takada d. Tatsutoshi Goto

Victor Zangiev and Gary Albright d. Koji Kitao and Dan Severn

Bad News Allen and Billy Robinson d. Shunji Takano and Masashi Aoyagi

Samson Fuyuki d. Tatsuo Nakano

Koki Kitihara d. Masahito Kakihara

Isao Takagi d. Hiromitsu Kanehara

 

 

SWS Impossible Goals 1991 - Edogawa Motorboat Race Place

Ashura Hara and The Great Kabuki d. Johnny Ace and Dan Kroffat

Nobuhiko Takada d. Isao Takagi

Ichimasa Wakamatsu, Genichiro Tenryu, The Great Sasuke d. Koji Kitao and The Takano Brothers

Dory Funk Jr. d. Hisakatsu Oya

Goro Tsurumi d. Tatsumi Kitahara by Countout

Kendo Nagasaki d. Giant Goliat

 

 

PWFG July Tour Day #11 - Battle Sphere Tokyo

Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Salman Hashimikov, Vctor Zangiev d. Tiger Jeet Singh, Mark Starr, Daisuke Ikeda

Dan Severn, Tatsutoshi Goto, Umanosuke Ueda d. Yuki Ishikawa, Minoru Tanaka, Shoichi Funiaki

Super Strong Machine and Tarzan Goto d. Ryuma Go and Hiromitsu Kanehara

 

 

ULL Final Attack Due 1991 - Yokohama

Too Cold Scorpio d. Minrou Tanaka

Jerry Lynn d. The Lightning Kid

Masa Michinoku and Shoichi Funaki d. Gedo and Jado

Piloto Suicida d. Yukihido Ueno

Misterioso d. Gantesu Sakigke

Bestia Slavaje d. Masao Orihara

 

 

 

 

Mexico:

 

CMLL Domingos Arena Mexico - Xalapa

El Dandy d. Konnan (Retains CMLL World Light Heavyweight)

Pero Aguayo and Jerry Estrada d. Mascara Sagrada and Dr. Wagner Jr. (Retains CMLL World Tag)

Angel Azteca d. Kato Kung Lee (Retains NWA World Light Heavyweight)

La Fiera d. Apolo Dantes (Retains Mexican National Heavyweight)

Misterioso d. Villano III (Retains CMLL World Welterweight)

Tony Arce, Americo Rocca, Vampiro Casanova d. Felino, Lizmark, Mascara Ano 2000 (Retains CMLL World Trios)

Blue Demon Jr, Kung Fu, Arkangel de la Muerte d. Rayo De Jalisco Jr., Fuerza Guerrera, Pirata Morgan

Vukcano, Lynx, El Pantera d. Pierroth Jr., Gerrero de la Muerte, Furor

La Monstra d. Mima Shimoda

Lola Gonzalez d. KAORU (Retains CMLL Womens World)

Miguelito Perez, Astro Rey Jr., Mascara Magica d. Sangre Chicana, El Hijo del Gladiator, Gran Markus Jr.

Bull Nakano d. Lady Apache

Xochtil Hamada d. Sirenta

Mano Negra and Ringo Mendoza d. Super Muneco and Super Pinocho

Panthro d. Super Raton

Kamala d. El Mongol

Halcon Negro d. Onita Jr.

 

 

UWA - Leon

Tinieblas d. Mil Mascaras (Retains WWF Light Heavyweight)

Transformer d. Babe Face (Retains UWA World Welterweight)

Villano I, Villano IV, Villano V d. Killer, Black Terry, Jose Luis Felciano

Blue Panther and El Signo d. Tortuguilla Karateka I and Tortuguillo Karateka II

Kahoz d. Enrique Vera (Retains UWA World Jr Light Heavyweight)

Gran Hamada d. Kokina Maximus

Miss Janeth d. Zuleyma (Retains UWA World Womens)

Martha Villalobos d. Marcella

Pegasus Kid d. Tortuguillo Karateka IV

May Flowers d. Samoan Savage

Fantasma d. Fatu

Rambo and Jado d. Pimpinela Escarlata and The Blue Blazer

 

 

WWA Mexico Morimos Jovenes - Arena Lopez Mateos

Villano IV d. Super Astro (Retains WWA World Lightwieght)

Rey Misterio Sr. d. Brazo de Plata

Mil Mascara, Fishman, Volador d. Negro Casas, Babe Face, Negro Navarro

Mondo Guerrero d. Villano V

Mercenario II d. Ultraman 2000

Mercenario III d. Colibri

El Sanguinario d. Mercenario I

 

 

 

England:

 

BWF Summer Tour Day #1 - Oakengates Theatre

Tony St. Clair d. Steven Regal

Marty Jones and Kendo Nagasaki d. Sid Cooper and Brian Maxine

Giant Haystacks d. Steve Casey

Les Thornton and Greg Valentine d. Johnny Saint and Ben McCoy

Dave Finlay d. Jackie Pallo Jr.

Chris Curtis d. Johnny Smith

Doc Dean d. Richie Brooks

Adrian Finch and Tom Tyrone d. Danny Boy Collins and Skull Murphy

 

 

JPUK Mass Slaughter - Norwich

Johnny Angel and Big Daddy d. Alan Kilby and Mal Sanders

Sid Cooper d. Steve Grey

Chris Curtis, Marty Jones, Ian McGregor d. Dave Duran, Ricky Knight, Butcher Bond

Karl McGrath d. Eddie Riley

Greg Valentine d. Dave Adams

Crusher Mason d. Steve Prince

Steve Casey d. Barry Douglas

Johnny Kidd d. Keith Myatt

 

 

ASW Supremacy - Nottingham

Les Thornton d. Dave Finlay (Wins British Heavyweight)

Giant Haystacks d. Alan Kilby

Steven Regal d. Owen Hart

Dave Duran d. Giant Warrior

Chic Cullen and Steve Morocco

 

 

PPUK Exit Wound - Andover Leisure Centre

Brian Maxine d. Johnny Saint (Retains PPUK World Heavyweight)

Jackie Pallo Jr, Lee Bronson, Marty Jones d. Steve Grey, Sid Cooper, Bearcat Brody

Ian McGregor and Ben McCoy d. Mal Sanders and Tom Tyrone

Ricky Knight d. Kashmir Singh

Steve Casey d. Chris Curtis

Johnny Kidd d. Jon Ritchie (Retains PPUK Arena)

Adrian Finch and Karl Krammer d. Johnny South and Eddie Riley (Retains PPUK National Tag)

Karl McGrath d. Barry Douglas

 

 

Germany:

 

CWA July Tour Day #12 - Prague

Salvatore Bellomo d. Mal Sanders

Rambo, Giant Haystacks, Steve Wright d. Tony St. Clair, Fit Finlay, Ulf Herman

Johnny Angel, Colonel Brody, Bull Power d. Bruiser Mastino, Mile Zrno, Franz Schumann

Dan Collins and Dynamite Smith d. Tony Hlame and Barbarian by DQ

Super Crazy and Larry Cameron d. Barry Horowitz and Mad Bull Buster

Keith Myatt and Primo Carnera d. Kurrgan and Al Green

 

 

 

 

Next Issue:

PWI Welcomes Ray Stevens and Gene Kiniski To The Hall Of Immortals

Brian Pillman: Flying To The Top

The Ultimate Challenge: Who's Next For The Ultimate Warrior

News And Notes

Promotional Analysis

Arena Reports

 

 

 

 

[PWI The Magazine]

PWI The Magazine: July 1991 Edition

 

 

 

Contents:

 

The Steiner Brothers: All American Jerks

Mr. Perfect: Perfectly Humble

Steve Doll: It's A Matter Of Time

News And Notes

Promotional Analysis

Arena Reports

 

 

 

 

 

News And Notes

 

- In a shocking turn of events, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair walked away from WCW and quickly signed a deal with the WWF.

 

- WWF chose not to renew the contract of Sgt. Slaughter, and now he is considered a free agent.

 

- PNW have hired Ole Anderson to help steer the ship in the wake of the untimely death of Don Owen. Anderson was busy hiring a ton of new talent to the promotion. Those that will be debuting for PNW in the near future are Maxx Payne, David Sammartino, Rip Oliver, Tugboat Taylor, Jack Victory, Brian Adias, Paul Diamond, Joey Maggs, Blackjack Mulligan, and Bullet Bob Armstrong.

 

- Numerous wrestlers announced their retirement from professional wrestling. Lou Thesz, Bill Mercer, Mick McManus, Gene Kiniski, Ray Stevens, Buddy Rogers, and Lance Russell have all decided to call it a career.

 

- Keji Mutoh, better known to American fans as The Great Muta suffered a C4 Spinal Cord Compression after being accidentally dropped on his head by Animal Hamaguchi and will be out of action for the next year.

 

- The current LMLW Florida Champion Candi Devine will be out of action for the next 3-6 months after tearing her PCL in a match with Misty Blue.

 

- AJW star Etsuko Mita announced that she is pregnant.

 

- Facing financial hardship, Japanese promotion FMW have closed down their Dojo and are looking at other areas in which to cut costs.

 

 

 

 

The Steiner Brothers: All American Jerks

 

 

Scott Steiner and "The Dog Face Gremlin" Rick Steiner, the brother team known as The Steiner Brothers are jerks. How else do you explain their recent actions?? After not being seen since the latter part of March, the team returned in May during World Championship Wrestling, attacking Sting, their former friend.

 

The former NWA World Tag Team Champions and former NWA US Tag Team Champions, had long been considered one of the the companies top fan favorite tag teams. That's why it shocked the fans when they showed up during a segment where Lex Luger and Harley Race were beating down Sting, the current WCW World Heavyweight Champion.

 

It looked like The Steiners were going to even the odds, and help their friend, however they joined with Luger and Race and began to beat down the champion. Scott Steiner delivered his patented Frankensteiner, while Rick delivered a crushing Bulldog From The Top Rope.

 

"Don't be stupid, Stupid!!! Sting ain't our friend!!" Scott told our reporters.

 

"Yeah, he is a scum sucking frog!!" Rick Steiner added,

 

"Lex Luger is right!! Sting will only help you as long as you help him!!" Scott said.

 

"Where was he while we were gone?? When did he call us to see what was going on or how he could help?? He didn't!!" Rick said.

 

"Lex Luger did. Harley Race did!! Not that blonde haired bimbo!!" Scott said.

 

The Steiner Brothers now are looking to get back into the title picture, and with Lex Luger and Harley Race in tow, it could only be a matter of time before they have gold around their waists.

 

While Lex Luger refused to interviewed for this piece, Harley Race did offer these words.

 

"Lex Luger, Harley Race, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner. This is a collection of excellence. The Four Horsemen are dead. Luger-Race-The Steiners, that will be the force of the 90's and into the millennium. Think about it. Luger as World Champion and The Steiner Brothers as Tag Champions. We are going to rule the WCW and the wrestling world."

 

 

 

 

Steve Doll: It's Only A Matter Of Time

 

 

Steve Doll is not a name that many wrestling fans know, but it's time that they should get to know one of the hottest prospects on the wrestling scene. If you are a fan of the PNW up in the Northwest, you surely know the name. Doll is the current NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion, holding the title since November 1990. During that time he has had successful defenses against the likes of Bart Sawyer, The Grappler, CW Bergstrom, and Mike Miller.

 

Doll is also the ECWA Heavyweight Champion. He has held the belt since January of this year when he defeated Frankie Lancaster for the title. During that span he has had defenses against Lancaster, Shinobi, and Rugged Ronnie Garvin.

 

While Doll has been having success as a singles competitor, it was in the tag ranks where he has had the most success. Since November of 1987, he is a nine time NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Champion. As part of The Southern Rockers with Scott Peterson, they won the tag titles six times. When Peterson stepped away from the wrestling ring, he was replaced with Rex King. The Doll-King version of The Southern Rockers had more mainstream exposure, winning the NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Titles two times. They also are 3-time USWA World Tag Team Champions.

 

When Rex King started going overseas and working with All Japan, Doll was left to concentrate on his career as a singles wrestler.

 

Now, Doll is considered one of the hottest prospects in America, and it will only be a matter of time before the biggest companies in America start calling.

 

"I love the camaraderie that comes with being in a tag team, but this is a new decade. The 90's will be the decade of Steve Doll." Doll told our reporters.

 

"My prediction for the next decade is that Steve Doll will be a huge name in this industry." PNW Ambassador Ole Anderson said.

 

 

 

 

Promotional Analysis:

 

 

 

WWF:

 

- After debuting with the company, Ric Flair has been engaged in a feud with Bret "The Hitman" Hart.

- Sgt. Slaughter has left the company, after not coming to terms with a new deal.

- Brian Knobbs and The Texas Tornado have both agreed to extensions.

- Boris Zhukov has left the company.

- After teasing a reunion all the way back at this years Royal Rumble, The Mega Powers have reunited, as Randy Savage came to the aid of Hulk Hogan as Hogan was getting beaten down by The Big Bossman and Earthquake. This would lead to a match on Superstars, where The Mega Powers defeated Bossman and Earthquake in a Steel Cage Match.

- The Ultimate Warrior defeated a soon to be departing Sgt. Slaughter to defend the WWF Heavyweight Championship.

- Jake "The Snake" Roberts defeated Earthquake on an episodes of Superstars to successfully defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship.

- The Legion Of Doom defended the WWF Tag Team Titles in a match against The Texas Tornado and Nikolai Volkoff.

 

- Top 5:

1. The Ultimate Warrior - WWF Heavyweight Champion (LR:1)

2. Jake "The Snake" Roberts - WWF Intercontinental Champion (LR:2)

3. Hulk Hogan (LR: 3)

4. Randy Savage (LR: 5)

5. Ted Dibiase (LR: 4)

 

 

WCW

 

- Still reeling from the loss of Ric Flair, company officials were quick to work out extensions for El Gigante, Diamond Dallas Page, and referee Nick Patrick.

 

- Only one title was defended during the month of June. WCW United States Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader defeated Lex Luger in a Cage Match in what was a rematch from their match at Superbrawl I.

 

- Top 5:

1. Sting - WCW World Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Big Van Vader - WCW US Heavyweight Champion (LR: 2)

3. Lex Luger (LR: NR)

4. Stan Hansen (LR: 4)

5. El Gigante - WCW Television Champion (LR: 5)

 

 

 

NJPW

 

- Shiro Koshinaka defended to IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Antonio Inoki at Last Final Attack 1991.

 

- Koji Kanemoto successfully defended the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title twice during the month of June. He defeated El Samurai on the eighth day of the tour, and then defeated Dos Caras at Last Final Attack 1991.

 

- Top 5:

1. Shiro Koshinaka - IWGP World Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Koji Kanemote - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion (LR: 2)

3. Antonio Inoki (LR: NR)

4. Tatsumi Fujinami (LR: 4)

5. Jushin Thunder Liger (LR: 3)

 

 

AJPW

 

- Stan Hansen defended the AJPW Triple Crown Title three times during June. He defeated Mitsuhara Misawa in an absolute classic at History Remembers Brave 1991. Many are calling it the match of the century. Hansen then defended the title against Abdullah The Butcher and Rusher Kimura during the June tour.

 

- The Miracle Violence Connection defended the AJPW Unified World Tag Team Titles at History Remembers Brave 1991 against the team of Giant Baba and Rusher Kimura.

 

- The Fantastics defended the AJPW All Asia Tag Team Titles against Billy Black and Joel Deaton during the June tour.

 

- Tsuyoshi Kikuchi defended the AJPW TV title against Dan Spivey at Histroy Remembers Brave 1991.

 

Top 5:

1. Stan Hansen - AJPW Triple Crown Champion (LR: 1)

2. Mitsuhara Misawa (LR: 2)

3. Jumbo Tsuruta (LR: 3)

4. Andre The Giant (LR: NR)

5. Tsuyoshi Kikuchi - AJPW Television Champion (LR: 5)

 

 

 

UWF

 

- Cowboy Bob Orton Jr. defeated UWF American Champion Mondo Guerrero, however he won by DQ, so Guerrero remains the champion.

 

- UWF Sportschannel Television Champion Billy Jack Haynes defeated Tully Blanchard.

 

- UWF World Tag Champions Buddy Rose and CoL. DeBeers defeated SD Jones and The Black Knight in a rematch from May.

 

- Top 5:

1. Mondo Guerrero - UWF American Champion (LR: 1)

2. Billy Jack Haynes - UWF Sportschannel Television Champion (LR: 2)

3. Cowboy Bob Orton Jr. (LR: NR)

4. Bam Bam Bigelow (LR: 5)

5. Greg Valentine (LR: NR)

 

USWA

 

- Terry Funk successfully defended the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship against Dick Murdoch.

 

- Irwin R. Schyster defended the USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship in a rematch against Danny Davis.

 

- Top 5:

1. Terry Funk - USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Irwin R. Schyster - USWA Southern Heavyweight Champion (LR: 2)

3. Jerry Lawler (LR: NR)

4. Bam Bam Bigelow (LR: NR)

5. Monndog Spot (LR: NR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arena Reports

 

 

WWF Superstars - Madison Square Garden

The Ultimate Warrior and Ted Dibiase d. The Undertaker and Ric Flair

Jake Roberts d. Earthquake in a Steel Cage Match (Retains WWF Intercontinental)

The Legion Of Doom d. The Texas Tornado and Nikolai Volkoff (Retains WWF World Tag)

Jim Neidhart, Jimmy Snuka, Koko B. Ware d. Dino Bravo and Demolition

The Warlord and Tanaka d. The British Bulldog anf Tugboat

 

 

WCW World Championship Wrestling - Taylor Arena

Big Van Vader d. Lex Luger in a Steel Cage Match (Retains WCW US Heavyweight)

Barry Windham and Ricky Morton d. Kevin Sullivan and El Gigante

Tommy Rich d. Terry Taylor

Stan Hansen d. Motor City Madman

The Juicer d. Norman The Lunatic by DQ

Bobby Eaton, Buddy Landel, Rip Rogers d. Robert Gibson and The Young Pistols

Diamond Dallas Page d. Osamu Nishimura

Dustin Rhodes and Ranger Ross d. Doom

Big Cat d. Pez Whatley

 

 

UWF Fury Hour (Taping #2) - Phoenix, AZ

Billy Jack Haynes d. Tully Blanchard (Retains UWF Sportschannel Television)

Honky Tonk Man and Rip Oliver d. Kevin Von Erich and Hector Guerrero

Dick Murdoch and Ivan Koloff d. Wild Samoan Afa and Joshua Ben-Gurion

The Black Knight, Brian Blair, Iceman King Parsons d. Don Muraco, Jesse Barr, Steve Regal

Bill Irwin d. Barry O

Sunny Beach and Steve Ray d. Larry Power and David Power

 

 

LMLW Survive - Canton National Guard Armory

Luna Vachon d. Rockin' Robin (Retains LMLW World)

Debbie Combs d. Misty Blue

Penelope Paradise d. Taylor Made

Bambi d. Amy Lee by DQ

Malia Hosaka d. Harley Saito

 

 

USWA CHampionship Wrestling (Taping #1) - Manatee Civic Center

Terry Funk and Steve Keirn d. Larry Zbyszko and Dick Murdoch

Jimmy Valiant, Sid Vicious, Rick Rude d. The Colorado Kid, Black Magic, Bart Sawyer

Jerry Lawler d. Jamie Dundee

Rock 'n' Roll RPMs d. Stan Lee and Eddie Golden

John Tatum and Dirty White Boy d. Jeff Jarrett and The Italian Stallion by DQ

 

 

LPWA Ladoes Championship Wrestling (Taping #1) - Wayne Ford Civic League

Judy Martin and Susan Green d. Rockin' Robin and Leilani Kai

Susan Sexton d. Denise Storm

Bad Girl d. Candi Devine

Magnificient Mimi d. Bambi

Nasty Kat and Nasty Linda d. Terri Powers and Allison Royal

Tina Moretti d. Malia Hosaka

 

 

TWF Supercard - Groovy Mule

Jerry Lawler d. Terry Gordy (Retains TWF Texas Heavyweight)

Chris Adams d. Angel Of Death

Kevin Von Erich, Iceman King Parsons, Action Jackson d. Manny Fernandez, One Man Gang, Doink The Clown

Brian Adias d. Al Perez

Abdullah The Butcher d. Rod Price by DQ

Al Madril d. Ricky Vaughn

Bill Irwin d. Stevie Ray

Fatu d. Billy Joe Travis

Steve Austin d. Scotty The Body

 

 

PNW Extreme Warfare - Montana

Steve Doll d. Mike Miller (Retains NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight)

CW Bergstrom d. Billy Jack Haynes

Al Madril and Jesse Barr d. Blackjack Mulligan and Jack Snuka (Retains NWA Pacific Morthwest Tag)

Sting, The Bullet, Bart Sawyer d. Paul Diamond, Scott Norton, John Rambo

Abbuda Dein d. Brian Adias (Retains NWA Pacific Northwest Television)

The Grappler d. Scotty The Body

Steve Simpson and DJ Peterson d. Rex King and Barry O

Joey Maggs d. Brad Anderson

Ray Gonzlez d. Madd Maxx

Val Puccio d. Black Assassin

Morgus The Maniac and Jerry Grey d. Bart Batten and David Walby

Neil Superior d. Axl Rotten

 

 

WCWP Insurgency I - Wayne Ford Civic League

Mike Antony d. Kokina Maximus

Chris Adams, Shinobi, Maxx Payne d. Bill Irwin, Golden Bear, Bob Orton Jr.

Brad Rheingans d. Hurricane Smith

Charlie Norris d. Ripper Manson (Retains WCWP Heavyweight)

Top Guns d. Pez Whatley and Wayne Bloom (Retains WCWP Tag)

Susan Green d. Sindy Paradise (Retains WCWP Ladies)

 

 

ECWA East Coast Wrestling Association - Caesar Rodney High School

Steve Doll d. Shinobi (Retains ECWA Heavyweight)

Ice Train d. Cheetah Master (Retains ECWA Mid Atlantic)

Nord The Barbarian and David Isley d. Ron Garvin and Lance Diamond

Frankie Lancaster d. Boogie Woogie Brown

Mean Mike d. Curtis Thompson

 

 

SAPW Your Time Has Come - Chesapeake, VA

Vince Torelli d. Manny Fernandez (Wins SAPW United States)

Wahoo McDaniel and Samurai Warrior d. Brian Blair and Ivan Koloff

Big John Studd d. Bobby Fulton

Jimmy Valiant and The Grappler d. Paul Jones and Bad Crew #2

The Black Phantom d. Baron Samedi

Hollywood Bob Holly d. War Eagle Chris Chavis

Gorgeous George III d. Firebreaker Chip

Tex Slazenger d. Helmut Hessler

 

 

IWCCW Uprising 1991 - MA Hyannis Y & CC Rink One

Honky Tonk Man and Pete Doherty d. Rochester Roadblock and Vic Steamboat in a Cage Match

King Kong Budy d. Joe Savoldi

Tony Rumble d. Zap

The Tazmaniac d. GQ Stratus

Henchman d. TD Madison

 

 

TWA Goin' Crazy - Original Sports Bar

Kevin Sullivan and Agent Storm d. The Fantastics (Wins TWA Tag)

Abdullah The Butcher d. King Kaluha by DQ

Rocky Johnson and Don Muraco d. Mafioso Mastino and Pete Doherty

Nikolai Volkoff d. Dr. Tom Prichard

Eddie Gilbert d. Larry Sharpe

Jason Knight d. Bobo Brazil Jr.

Billy Black d. Joey Maggs

Bad Crew #1 d. Skull von Crush

Shane Douglas and JT Smith d. Samurai Warrior and Johnny Hotbody

The Cheetah Kid d. Chris Candido

Sonny Rogers and Bruno Sassi d. Hack Myers and The Tazmaniac

 

 

ACW Maximum Showdown - Caesar Rodney High School

Brad Armstrong d. Rip Rogers

Bad Crew #1 and Nelson Royal d. Doug Somers and LA Stephens

Joe Cruz d. Ron Bass

Samu d. Tommy Angel

Sam Houston d. Rikki Nelson

Nailz d. Sonny Rogers

 

 

MEWF Hot Time - Caesar Rodney High School

Tracy Smothers d. Joe Cruz

Don Kernodle d. Rikki Nelson (Retains MEWF Mid-Atlantic)

Mike Rotundo d. Frankie Lancaster

Nelson Royal d. Gorgeous George III

Nailz d. Bobby Blaze

 

 

WWA-NJ Muscle Bomb I - Original Sports Bar

Mr. Sandman and Pete Doherty d. Larry Sharpe and Larry Winters

Jason Knight d. Spider (Retains WWA Junior Heavyweight)

JT Smith d. Charles Warrington

Billy Black d. Johnny Rotten

Chris Candido and Bobo Brazol Jr. d. Skull von Crush and Tony Stetson by DQ

 

 

PWF No Remorse I - Canton National Guard Armory

John Tatum d. Tim Horner (Retains PWF Florida)

Steve Keirn d. Jimmy Backlund (Wins PWF Light Heavyweight)

Dick Slater d. Lou Perez

Austin Idol and Tommy Lane d. Bugsy McGraw and King Cobra (Retains PWF Florida Tag)

Brian Blair d. The Master Blaster

Bobby Blaze and Denny Brown d. Ron Slinker and Chris Champion

Mark Starr d. The Terminator

 

 

SSW New Horizon - Canton National Guard Armory

One Man Gang d. Tim Horner in a Strap Match (Retains SSW Heavyweight)

Dr. Tom Prichard and Robert Fuller d. The Colorado Kid and Danny Davis by Countout

GQ Stratus, Joel Deaton, Beau James d. Ice Train, Dark Patriot, Stan Lee

 

 

IWF Crash Landing - Canton National Guard Armory

Greg Valentine d. Robert Fuller

Blackjack Mulligan and Hector Guerrero d. Don Kernodle and Buddy Landel by DQ

Joel Deaton d. Jimmy Golden

Jeff Jarrett and Mondo Kleen d. Rob Van Dam and Chris Champion

Kip Winchester and Brett Colt d. Bart Batten and Mike Moore (Retains IWF Tag)

 

 

AllStar All-Star Wrestling - Fall River PAL

Kevin Sullivan d. Ricky Morton

Tiny Lister d. Mike Enos

Wendi Richter d. Susan Sexton

Tommy Rich d. Bruce Hart

Bad Crew #2 d. Jason Knight

Bruno Sassi d. Fury

 

 

ICWA Between Dark And Dawn - Canton National Guard Armory

Dick Slater d. Rob Van Dam (Retains ICWA Heavyweight)

Rocky Johnson and Nightmare Freddy d. Tracy Smothers and Dennis Condrey (Retains ICWA Tag)

Jimmy Backlund d. Rocky King (Retains ICWA Light Heavyweight)

Steve Doll and Jeff Jarrett d. Ron Slinker and Adrian Street by Countout

Dirty White Boy d. Crash The Terminator

Bugsy McGraw d. Tex Slazenger

The Master Blaster d. Hurricane Walker

 

 

ASCW Mass Slaughter - Wayne Ford Civic League

Mike Antony d. Buddy Rose

Big Scott Hall d. Ripper Manson

Jules Strongbow and SD Jones d. Austin Idol and Wayne Bloom

Dirty White Boy d. Jose Luis Rivera

Brian Costello d. Sunny Beach

Ron Bass d. Larry Power

 

 

 

 

Puerto Rico:

 

WWC Shining Glory 1991 - Mario Morales Coliseum

Tito Santana d. Action Jackson (Retains WWC Universal Heavyweight)

Zeus d. El Bronco #1 in a Cage Match (Retains WWC Caribbean Heavyweight)

Ron Garvin, Carlos Colon, Invader #1 d. Paul Orndorff, Chicky Starr, Ron Starr

Ray Gonzales d. Dutch Mantell (Retains WWC Television)

Eddie Gilbert and Gran Mendoza d. The Samoan Swat Team (Wins WWC World Tag)

La Tigresa d. Susan Sexton

Wendy Richter d. Denise Storm

Fidel Sierra d. Sweet Brown Sugar

Psycho d. Killer

 

 

 

Canada:

 

WFWA Main Event Wrestling (Taping #3) - Calgary

Rick Marel and Gerry Morrow d. Mass Slaughter

Bad News Allen d. Beef Wellington

Baron von Raschke and Ed Moretti d. The Sledge Hammer and Demolition Hux

Kerry Brown d. Ken Patera

Gary Albright and Gene Swan d. Chi Chi Cruz and Shane Sewell

 

 

CNWA Psycho Circus - Bowness Sportsplex Alberta

Gama Singh d. Gerry Morrow (Retains CNWA National)

Bob Brown and Ben Bassarab d. Black Dragon and Lance Storm

Jason Anderson d. Big Titan

Les Thornton d. Buddy Hart

Demoltion Hux d. Frank Blues

Carl Oullet d. Chi Chi Cruz

Gary Albright d. Black Abyss

Fred Della Serra d. Bobby Clancy

Demolition Blast d. Jason Helton

 

 

AGPW Trompe Le Monde 1991 - Exhibition Park

Nitron and Frank Blues d. Leo Burke and Bill Kazmaier (Retains AGPW North American Tag)

The Great Gama and Billy Jack Strong d. Jimmy Garvin and Ron Starr

Don Callis d. Dutch Mantell

Demolition Blast d. EZ Ryder

Carl Ouellet d. Jason Helton

 

 

 

 

Japan:

 

 

NJPW Last Final Attack 1991 - Kobe World Hall Kansai

Shiro Koshinaka d. Antonio Inoki (Retains IWGP World Heavyweight)

Tatsumi Fujinami d. Big Van Vader

Yoshiaki Yatsu, Riki Choshu, Hercules Hernandez d. Osamu Kido, Hiroshi Hase, Shinya Hashimoto

Koji Kanemoto d. Dos Caras (Retains IWGP Junior Heavyweight)

Jushin Thunder Liger d. Black Wazuma

El Samurai d. Hiro Saito

Kengo Kimura d. Tatsutoshi Goto

Black Cat d. Yoshihiro Asai

Wellington Wilkins Jr., Satanico, Mark Rocco d. Kazuo Yamazaki, Wild Pegasus, Gran Apache

Super Strong Machine d. Kensuke Sasaki

Norio Honaga and Stan Lane d. Super Delfin and Biff Wellington

 

 

AJPW History Remembers Brave 1991 - Sendai Tohoku

Stan Hansen d. Mitsuhara Misawa (Retains AJPW Triple Crown)

Miracle Violence Connection d. Giant Baba amd Rusher Kimura (Retains AJPW Unified World Tag)

Jumbo Tsuruta d. Masanobu Fuchi

Abdullah The Butcher d. Johnny Ace

Andre The Giant, Dynamite Kid, Johnny Smith d. Yoshinari Ogawa and The Malenko Brothers

Tsuyoshi Kikuchi d. Dan Spivey (Retains AJPW Television)

The Destroyer d. Giant Kimala

Jim Brunzell and The Funks d. Mighty Inoue, Fire Cat, Rex King

Kenta Kobashi d. Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker

Jackie Fulton d. Lt. James Earl Wright

Haruka Eigen d. Pete Roberts

Abbuda Dein and Al Perez d. Sunny Beach and Frankie Favorite

 

 

AJW Golden War Of Eternity 1991 - Chiba Bridge Arena

Aja Kong d. Manami Toyota (Retains WWWA World)

Akira Hokuto d. Jaguar Yokota (Retains AJW Junior)

Mayumi Ozaki d. Shinobu Kandori (Retains AJW Singles)

Bison Kimura and Toshiyo Yamada d. Takako Inoue and Etsuko Mita)

Cooga, Reggie Bennett, Mariko Yoshida d. Sakie Hasegawa, Cutie Suzuki, Tomoko Watanabe

Kumiko Maekawa d. Kaoru Ito

 

 

FMW Arena Show - Shinjuku FACE

Atsushi Onita and Masashi Aoyagi d. Tiger Jeet Singh and Mitsuhiro Matsunaga

The Sheik d. Big Titan in a First Blood Match (Retains FMW Brass Knuckles)

Sabu d. Samson Fuyuki

Akitoshi Saito, Mr. Pogo, and Umanosuke Ueda d. The Gladiator, Hisakatsu Oya and Ricky Fuji

Goro Tsurumi d. Dr. Luther

 

 

UWFi Bushido 6 - Hiroshima

Salman Hashimikov d. Victor Zangiev (Retains Pro-Wrestling World Heavyweight)

Nobuhiko Takada d. Koji Kitao

Bob Backlund and Gary Albright d. Bad News Allen and Billy Robinson

Masashi Aoyagi d. Samson Fuyuki

Dan Severn and Ryogaku Wada d. Shunji Takano and Tatsutoshi Goto

Koki Kitahara d, Masahito Kakihara

Tatsuo Nakano d. Hiromitsu Kanehara

 

 

SWS No More Mr. Nice Guy 1991 - Kawasaki

Genichiro Tenryu d. The Great Kabuki in an I Quit Match

Ashura Hara and Nobuhiko Takada d. Johnny Ace and Ichimasa Wakamatsu

Great Sasuke, Tiger Mask III, Dan Kroffat d. Koji Kitao and The Takano Brothers

Dory Funk Jr. d. Don Arakawa

Isai Takagi d. Hisakatsu Oya

Killer Tim Brooks d. Tatsumi Kitahara

Goro Tsurumi d. Giant Goliath

 

W*NG Wave Rising Formation 1991 - Shinjuku FACE

Giant Kimala d. Mr. Pogo (Retains W*NG World Heavyweight)

Tarzan Goto d. Akitoshi Saito

Tugboat Taylor d. Kintaro Kanemura (Retains W*NG Top Contender)

The Great Wojo d. Fantasma

TNT d. Gypsy Joe

 

 

PWFG STRIKE 1991 - Shinjuku FACE

Nobuhiko Takada d. Salman Hashimikov

Dan Severn d. Tatsutoshi Goto (Wins PWFG Openweight)

Victor Zangiev d. Ryuma Go

Hiromitsu Kanehara, Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Yuki Ishikawa d. Super Strong Machine, Mark Starr, Daisuke Ikeda

Tatsuo Nakano d. Glen Jacobs

 

 

ULL June Tour Day #4 - Battle Sphere Tokyo

Too Cold Scorpio d. Jerry Lynn

Gran Hamada and Masa Michinoku d. Norio Honaga and Minoru Tanaka

The Lightning Kid and Bestia Salvaje d. Piloto Suicida and Masao Orihara

Shoichi Funaki d. Gantetsu Sakigake

 

 

 

Mexico:

 

 

CMLL Sin Limite de Tiempo - Arena Coliseo Monterrey

Blue Demon Jr. and Atlantis d. Konnan and El Dandy

Perro Aguayo and Jerry Estrada d. Lizmark and Mascara Ano 2000 (Retains CMLL World Tag)

El Canek, Kung Fu, Arkangel de la Muerte d. Rayo De Jalisco Jr., Felino, Mocho Cota

Vampiro Casanova and Tony Arce d. Iniverso 2000 and Vulcano

La Monstra and Xochitl Hamada d. KAORU and Bull Nakano

Lolo Gonzalez d. Cynthia Moreno

Mima Shimoda d. Sirenita

Pirata Morgan d. Mascara Sagrada

Panthro d. Kamala

 

 

UWA - Mexico City

Mil Mascaras d. El Brazo

Negro Casas d. Blue Panther (Retains UWA World Lightweight)

Villano I, Villano IV, Villano V d. The Killer, Volador, Negro Navarro

Transformer d. Babe Face (Retains UWA World Welterweight)

El Signo d. Fishman

Tortuguillo Karateka I d. Enrique Vera

Martha Villalobos d. Zuleyma

Miss Janeth d. Marcela (Retains UWA World Womens)

Kokina Maximus d. Fantasma

Black Man d. Pimpinela Escarlata

May Flowers and Pegasus Kid d. Shu El Guerrero and Tigre Canadiense

Fatu d. Jado

 

 

WWA Mexico Juventud Ida Salvaje - Arena Lopez Mateos

Villano I d. Rey Misterio Sr. (Retains WWA World Heavyweight)

Mil Mascaras d. Gran Hamada (Wins World Junior Light Heavyweight)

Jaque Mate d. Mercenario III (Retains WWA World Light Heavyweight)

Villano IV, Super Astro, Mondo Guerrero d. Negro Navarro, Negro Casas, Brazo de Plata

Volador and Fishman d. Villano V and El Sanguinario

El Mercenarios d. Colibri and Ultraman 2000

 

 

 

BWF June Tour Day #5 - Oakengates Theatre

Tony St. Clair and Marty Jones d. Sid Cooper and Tiger Dalbir Singh

Kendo Nagasaki d. Steven Regal

Giant Haystacks d. Les Thornton

Brian Maxine d. Danny Boy Collins

Ben McCoy and Skull Murphy d. Jackie Pallo Jr. and Chris Curtis

Tom Tyrone and Doc Dean d. Richie Brooks and Johnny South

 

 

JPUK Vital Signs - Bristol

Marty Jones and Big Daddy d. Greg Valentine and Alan Kilby

Sid Cooper d. Ian McGregor

Mal Sanders d. Eddie Riley

Steve Grey d. Johnny Kidd

Dave Duran d. Dave Adams

Steve Casey, Robbie Brookside, Doc Dean d. Chris Curtis, Barry Douglas, Johnny Angel

Karl McGrath d. Steve Prince

Crusher Mason d. Keith Myatt

 

 

ASW Massacre - Wolverhampton

Steven Regal d. Tiger Dalbir Singh

Ben McCoy, Jonny Saint, Alan Kilby d. Chic Cullen, Robbie Brookside, Doc Dean

Les Thornton d. Giant Warrior

Butcher Bond and Owen Hart d. Eddie Riley and Lee Bronson by DQ

Dave Duran d. Johnny South

Skull Murphy d. Steve Morocco

 

 

PPUK Powerslave I - Andover Leisure Centre

Ian McGregor d. Jon Ritchie

Eddie Riley, Johnny Saint, Lee Bronson d. Steve Grey, Mal Sanders, Karl McGrath

Johnny Kidd d. Bearcat Brody (Retains PPUK Arena)

Adrian Finch and Karl Krammer d. Barry Douglas and Kashmir Singh (Retaisn PPUK National Tag)

Steve Casey d. Steve Lynskey

 

 

 

Germany:

 

CWA Mass Slaughter 1991 - Rotterdam Arena

Giant Haystacks, Bruiser Mastino, Rambo d. David Taylor, Ulf Herman, Bull Power

Slavatore Bellomo d. Mal Sanders in a Cage Match

Love Machine d. Steve Wright (Retains CWA World Middleweight)

Franz Schumann and Mile Zrno d. Larry Cameron and Keith Myatt (Retains CWA World Tag)

Tony St. Clair and Fit Finlay d. Dan Collins and Mad Bull Buster

Johnny Angel d. Barry Horowitz

Dynamite Smith d. Primo Carnera (Retains CWA intercontinental Heavyweight)

Al Green and Jason Cross d. Super Crazy and Kurrgan

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Perfect: Perfectly Humble

 

 

After suffering a humilatiting loss to Jake Roberts at this years Wrestlemania, Mr. Perfect was at a crossroads in his career. Widely regarded as one of the best Intercontinental Champions in history, Perfect found himself without a title, and a manager that was upset at not getting a percentage of a champions paycheck.

 

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, the manager of Mr. Perfect, kept insulting his client every chance he got while he co-hosted WWF Superstars and WWF Challenge. It came to a head when Heenan was absent from Perfect's matches, while always showing up for matches featuring Haku and The Barbarian.

 

During an episode of The Brother Love Show where Heenan was a guest, Heenan kept insulting Perfect to the point that Perfect came down to get in Heenan's face. Eventually, Heenan would slap Perfect, to which point Perfect began to attack Heenan. This brought out Haku and The Barbarian, who would lay Perfect out. The following week, Perfect would defeat Haku, despite Heenan's interference during the match.

 

At the beginning of the month, Heenan would claim that he and Perfect had made ammends and he was going to show the world what a Perfect Champion would look like. During an episode of Superstars, Heenan shocked the world. He introduced his "Perfect Champion", and fans thought Mr. Perfect would be coming out, however it was "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair who would make his WWF debut,

 

Together with Heenan, Ric Flair has rocked the foundation of the WWF. Flair has said that his goal is to eventually become the WWF Heavyweight Champion, however his first goals are to rid the WWF of the one person who he says could match his technical expetise, Bret Hart.

 

Curt Hennig, the man behind Mr. Perfect, is a second generation star. His father is Larry "The Axe" Hennig. Mr. Perfect saw his chance to take Bret Hart, a fellow second generation star, under his wing and to humiliate Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.

 

"I was WWF Intercontinental Champion without Bobby Heenan. I did that with my own perfect abilities. Bobby Heenan is an poopotunist, and saw a paycheck with me. Heenan quite literally weasled his way into my good graces. I allowed him to be by a champions side. I allowed him to increase his bank account. Now, I am going to allow him to get a humiliated. A perfect humiliation,"

 

 

 

 

 

Next Issue:

 

The Mega-Powers Reunited!!!

Big Van Vader: Wrestling's Biggest Giant

Dr. Death Steve Williams and Terry Gordy: A Violent Connection

News And Notes

Promotional Analysis

Arena Reports

[PWI The Magazine]

PWI The Magazine: June 1991 Edition

 

 

 

Contents:

Wrestling World Mourns The Loss Of Don Owen

Ricky Steamboat: Breathes Fire Back In WWF

Konnan: Mexico's Breakout Star

Norman The Lunatic: Making WCW His Asylum

News And Notes

Promotional Analysis

Arena Reports

 

 

 

 

 

Wrestling World Mourns The Loss Of Don Owen

 

 

The wrestling world lost a well respected member to it's fraternity when Don Owen passed away earlier this month at the age of 79. Owen, who owned Pacific Northwest Wresting since 1951, was one of the founding members of the National Wrestling Alliance.

 

Under his management, Don Owen Sports and PNW, became a destination company for many wrestlers. Many attribute this to the fact that Don Owen was well respected amongst his peers, and always treated his talent very well. Wrestlers who got their start in the PNW include a who's who in the sport. Roddy Piper, Jesse Ventura, Brutus Beefcake, Nick Bockwinkel, Mr. Perfect, Jimmy Snuka, Stan Stasiak, Billy Jack Haynes, Buddy Rose, and Mad Dog Vachon all starred in the company in the infancy of their careers.

 

In 1952, Owen started the wrestling show Portland Wrestling (now seen as Big Time Wrestling), and is considered the longest running wrestling TV show in history.

 

No word on who may now be taking over for the respected Owen, but early word indicates that his sons (Mike, Marc, Barry) may be looking to sell the company. Some rumors have surfaced that former PNW star and recently departed WWF star, Roddy Piper is looking to form an investment group to purchase the company.

 

"Don Owen was a father to me. He took a chance on a skinny 16 year old brat. He is the reason why I am here. Everything I have, I owe to Don Owen." Piper told reporters.

 

"He treated everyone with respect and with class. He will go down as one of the best promoters in the history of this business." said Jesse "The Body" Ventura.

 

"Elegance personified. He is the pinnacle of manhood." said Nick Bockwinkel.

 

We here at PWI want to extended our condolences to the family of Don Owen.

 

 

 

 

 

News and Notes:

 

- CMLL World Heavyweight Champion Cien Caras suffered a PCL Tear, and had to relinquish the title due to the fact that he will be out of action for the next 3-9 months.

- CMLL star MS-1 suffered a C7 Cervical Spinal Cord Compression in a match with Atlantis and will out of action for the next year.

- Current FMW Independent World Jr. Heavyweight Champion Ricky Fuji abruptly quit ULL.

- Sambo Asako left FMW after a recent show, where he teamed with Dr. Luther in an losing effort to Sabu and Big Titan

- Cannoball Grizzly has left CWA in Germany over a disagreement over money.

- PWFG star Minoru Suzuki suffered a back injury in a match with Dan Severn and will be out for the next 6-9 months.

 

 

 

Ricky Steamboat: Breathes Fire Back In WWF

 

 

After three years away from the company, and a contraversial departure, Ricky Steamboat has come back to the WWF. Literally breathing fire upon his debut, a losing effort in a 6-man match between Virgil and The Legion of Doom versus Steamboat and The Wild Ones (Jimmy Snuka and Koko B. Ware), Steamboat is looking to make an impact with the WWF.

 

"I feel like I am coming back home. It always gnawed away at me that I never attained the level of success that I think I could have with WWF. I am going to make sure the WWF and the fans see the fire that burns in the Dragon's soul."

 

Steamboat is considered one of, if not the, best pound for pound wrestlers today. Indeed, with stellar matches against the likes of Jake Roberts, his classic with Randy Savage at Wrestlemania 3, and his three match series with Ric Flair in the NWA, no one can dismiss those claims.

 

However, what many people don't realize is how his time in the WWF came to an end at the end of the 80's. After defeating Randy Savage in a classic match that people will talk about for years to come, and winning the Intercontinental Championship, Steamboat asked for some time away from the company because his son was soon to be born.

 

Apparently, this angered WWF officials who were in the process of making Steamboat a huge star. This animosity led to a now infamous story where Steamboat was scheduled to wrestle "The Natural" Butch Reed for the title, however Reed was nowhere to be found so the company had The Honky Tonk Man fill in, and the rest is history. Honky would end up winning the title, and have the longest reign with the belt.

 

Steamboat would be granted his leave, and upon his return in 1988 he would defeat Rick Rude at the 1988 Royal Rumble, and then lose in the first round of the Heavyweight Tournament at Wrestlemania 4 to Greg Valentine.

 

A year after his classic at Wrestlemania 3, Steamboat was on his way out of the company.

 

Steamboat would debut in WCW on the January 21st edition of World Championship Wrestling as the surprise partner of Eddie Gilbert in their match against Ric Flair and Barry Windham. Steamboat would end up pinning Flair, earning a shot at the NWA World Championship against Flair at the Chi-Town Rumble.

 

Steamboat and Flair would engage in a three match classic, where Steamboat pinned Flair at the Chi-Town Rumble to win the NWA Title. Steamboat would then defeat Flair in the rematch at The Clash Of The Champions: Ragin' Cajun. Flair would then defeat Steamboat and win back the title at WrestleWar 1989.

 

Steamboat would then quietly leave the NWA after a short feud with Lex Luger, and largely stay out of the spotlight, wrestling in Japan where he had some great matches against The Great Muta and Hiroshi Hase and teaming with young stars like Owen Hart, Wild Pegasus, and Miguel Perez Jr.

 

It's through his association with Perez Jr. that Steamboat found his way to Puerto Rico, and the WWC. With WWC, Steamboat found his way to the top of the card, teaming with Carlos Colon in a series of tag matches against Dick Murdoch and Action Jackson. Steamboat even teamed with WWF star Tito Santana to take on Dick Murdoch and Rick Rude in a bloody cage match.

 

Steamboat and Rude would both find their way stateside, and continued their feud in the USWA, where Steamboat usually would team with Jerry Lawler in matches with Rick Rude and Paul Orndorff.

 

Throughout it all, Steamboat has maintained his professionalism and his ability to have great matches that many will remember forever. It's that ability that made WWF call Steamboat to mend the fences, and get Steamboat back into the company.

 

"Fans always want to talk to me about Wrestlemania 3, and that's great. But, that was 4 years ago. I want fans to talk about my matches in 1991 and beyond. It's my goal to make that a reality."

 

 

 

Konnan: Mexico's Breakout Star

 

 

Few Mexican wrestlers ever transcend their sport and find fame outside of the country. Mil Mascaras, Dos Caras, Blue Demon, and El Santo are some of the few who have found success outside of Mexico, where they are considered Gods. You might be able to add one more to that list, as Konnan has been rising the ranks of CMLL, the top promotion in Mexico.

 

Konnan, who grew up in the United States, has the advantage of being able to speak English fluently, something that holds Mexican luchadores back in the States. Konnan, 26, grew up in South Florida where he was indoctrinated into the gang lifestyle at an early age.

 

"I was stealing cars by 12. I was expelled from several schools. But, I wasn't dumb." Konnan told our reporters.

 

Indeed, Konnan would graduate high school a year early in 1981, however Konnan always found himself on the wrong side of the law. He was charged as a juvenile with credit card theft and a theft of a motorcycle. It was when he was charged as an adult for selling drugs that Konnan changed his ways.

 

"It was either prison or the service. That was what they were offering. I joined the Navy, and it saved my life."

 

Konnan was assigned to the Destroyer Tender in the Pacific Fleet. His ship was stationed in the Straight Of Homuz when the US Embassy in Beirut was bombed.

 

After an Honorable Discharge, Konnan an avid weightlifter found his way to Mexico where he was discovered at a show when he was 24. After a stint in UWA, Konnan got signed to CMLL, and has been having success as one of the country's top Technico (Mexican term for "Good Guy") He also appeared for NWA at the 1990 Starrcade, where he teamed with Rey Misterio Sr. in the Tag Team Tournament, defeating Rip Morgan and Jack Victory in the Quaterfinals, before they lost to the eventual winners The Steiner Brothers in the Semifinals.

 

WWF officials have shown interest in Konnan, but as of now, his contract with CMLL has precluded him from talking with the WWF.

 

In CMLL, Konan has been embroiled in feuds with El Canek and El Dandy recently. While Konan has yet to taste gold in Mexico, it's only a matter of time before he starts to add championships to his resume.

 

 

 

Promotional Analysis:

 

 

WWF:[/b

 

- WWF President Jack Tunney has left the company. No word on if the WWF plans to name a new President or if they will now be governed by a less visible Championship Committee.

 

- Kato, one half of The Orient Express, has left the company after his contract wasn't renewed.

 

- The only title that was defended was the WWF Tag Team Championship. The Legion Of Doom finally got their hands on gold, after they defeated The Hart Foundation on a recent episode of Superstars.

 

- The company has decided to split up the former WWF Tag Team Champions, The Hart Foundation. Our sources tell us they plan to push Bret "The Hitman" Hart as a singles competitor, while they are looking to keep Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart in the tag team division.

 

- Mr. Perfect has split from Bobby "The Brain" Heenan after Heenan continually verbally abused him on WWF programming after losing the WWF Intercontinental Championship to Jake Roberts at Wrestlemania 7. Now considered a good guy, Perfect has his sights set on The Heenan Family.

 

- Fun loving tag team The Bushwackers have turned their backs on the fans after they attacked The Rockers on a recent episode of The Brother Love Show. Butch and Luke have said they are tired of not being taken seriously, and will now brutalize the WWF roster.

 

 

- Top 5:

1. The Ultimate Warrior - WWF Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Jake "The Snake" Roberts (LR: 2)

3. Hulk Hogan (LR: 3)

4. Ted Dibiase (LR: NR)

5. Randy Savage (LR: NR)

 

 

WCW:

 

- The alignment of the WCW has been fluid since the beginning of the year, and the month of May was no different. The Steiner Brothers aligned with Lex Luger in their pursuit to rid the WCW of Sting. All were once good friends, but professional jealousy has ripped these friends apart. During a recent set of tapings Sting teamed with The Steiner Brothers to take on Lex Luger and Doom. During the match the Steiner Brothers shocked the fans when they brutally attacked the WCW and NWA World Heavyweight Champion.

 

- Big Stars overseas in Japan, and once hated by WCW fans, Stan "The Lariat" Hansen and Big Van Vader have had a change of heart, and are now embracing the fans. Stan Hansen came to the aid of Dustin Rhodes after he was being attacked by The Fabulous Freebirds, and has taken The Natural under his wing. Meanwhile, Big Van Vader finally stood up for himself after months of verbal abuse at the hands of his manager Harley Race. It came to a head when the two faced off in a match to decide who would take on Sting at a match at Superbrawl. Race would end up cheating his way to victory. After the match, Vader attacked his former mentor to the applause of the fans.

 

- After suffering an injury, WCW Television Champion The Z-Man was forced to vacate his title. A match was set up between to fan favorites, Norman The Lunatic and El Gigante. After he pinned Norman, El Gigante was in the ring as an injured Z-Man handed over his belt. The 7 foot giant would shock WCW when he attacked Z-Man, further injuring the former champion in the process.

 

- The Lightning Express successfully defended the WCW World Tag Team Championships three times throughout the month. They defeated The Fabulous Freebirds, The Skyscrapers, and The Steiner Brothers.

 

- Lex Luger lost the WCW US Heavyweight Championship at SuperBrawl to Big Van Vader. Luger held the belt from Dec-May.

 

- The Young Pistols won the WCW US Tag Team Championships at SuperBrawl when they defeated Buddy Landel and Rip Rogers. Landel and Rogers had held the belts since Febuary, when they defeated The Steiner Brothers.

 

- Top 5:

1. Sting - WCW World Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Big Van Vader - WCW US Heavyweight Champion

3. Ric Flair (LR: 4)

4. Stan Hansen (LR: 3)

5. El Gigante - WCW TV Champion (LR: 5)

 

 

NJPW:

 

- IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Shiro Koshinaka defended his title four times throughout the month of May. He had successful defenses against former champion Tatsumi Fujinami, Keji Mutoh, Hiroshi Hase, and Antonio Inoki

 

- IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Koji Kanemoto defeated Jushin Thunder Liger and Dos Caras in the month of May.

 

- IWGP World Tag Team Champions Seji Sakaguchi and Kengo Kimura defended their titles against Super Strong Machine and Mike Enos this month.

 

- Top 5:

1. Shiro Koshinaka - IWGP World Champion (LR: 1)

2. Koji Kanemoto - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion (LR: 2)

3. Jushin Thunder Liger (LR: NR)

4. Tatsumi Fujinami (LR: 5)

5. Shinya Hashimoto (LR: NR)

 

 

AJPW:

 

- Stan Hansen defended the AJPW Triple Crown Title twice in the month of May. He defeated Giant Baba on the first day of the May Tour and then won in a close contest against Abdullah The Butcher on the second day of the tour.

 

- The Miracle Violence Connection continued their dominance of the tag division, successfully defending the AJPW Unified World Tag Titles in matches against the team of Andre The Giant and Dynamite Kid and then in a match against the team of Mitsuhara Misawa and Jumbo Tsuruta

 

- AJPW Television Champion Tsuyoshi Kikuchi defended his title twice. He defeated Fire Cat on the second day of the tour and then defeated Mitsuo Momota on the third day.

 

- Top 5:

1. Stan Hansen - AJPW Triple Crown Champion (LR: 1)

2. Mitsuhara Misawa (LR: 4)

3. Jumbo Tsuruta (LR: 3)

4. Dynamite Kid (LR: NR)

5. Tsuyoshi Kikuchi - AJPW Television Champion (LR: 5)

 

 

UWF:

 

- The team of Darkness Falls (SD Jones and The Black Knight) lost the UWF World Tag Championships to the team of Buddy Rose and Col. DeBeers. Darkness Falls were the first ever UWF World Tag Champions, and held them from Febuary of this year.

 

- Billy Jack Haynes defeated Rip Oliver and became the new UWF Sportschannel Television Championship. Oliver was the first ever champion, and held the belt since January, when he defeated Brian Blair.

 

- Top 5:

1. Mondo Guerrero - UWF American Champion (LR: 1)

2. Billy Jack Haynes - UWF Sportschannel Television Champion (LR: NR)

3. Paul Orndorff (LR: 4)

4. Rip Oliver (LR: 2)

5. Bam Bam Bigelow (LR: NR)

 

 

USWA:

 

- Ricky The Dragon Steamboat officially left the promotion, and went to work for the WWF.

 

- The company announced the signings of Brad Armstrong and Tom Davis.

 

- Mike Rotundo, now going by the name Irwin R. Schyster defeated Danny Davis and won the USWA Southern Heavyweight Title. Davis had held the belt since March, when he defeated Eddie Gilbert.

 

- Terry Funk has been busy with his Japanese commitments to AJPW and hasn't defended the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Title since Febuary, when he defeated Ricky Morton.

 

- The USWA World Tag Team Championship are still vacated since Tony Falk's injury back in March.

 

- Top 5:

1. Terry Funk - USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Irwin R. Schyster - USWA Southern Heavyweight Champion (LR: NR)

3. Ricky Morton (LR: 4)

4. Bill Dundee (LR: NR)

5. Dr. Tom Prichard (LR: NR)

 

 

 

Arena Report

 

USA:

 

WWF Superstars - Key Arena

Hulk Hogan and Ted Dibiase d. Earthquake and Rick Martel

Big Bossman and The Legion Of Doom d. Jim Duggan, Jimmy Snuka, Koko B. Ware

Tito Santana and Jim Neidhart d. Dino Bravo and The Warlord

Bret Hart d. Bob Bradley

The Texas Tornado d. Shane Douglas

 

 

WCW Suberbrawl I - Arlington Stadium

Sting d. Harley Race (Retains NWA World Heavyweight)

Big Van Vader d. Lex Luger (Wins WCW US Heavyweight)

Ric Flair d. Norman The Lunatic

The Lightning Express d. The Steiner Brothers (Retains WCW World Tag)

El Gigante d. Barry Windham (Retains WCW Televison)

Stan Hansen and The Junkyard Dog d. Kevin Sullivan and The Juicer

Ricky Morton, Tommy Rich, Owen Hart d. Bobby Eaton and Doom

Michael Wallstreet and Big Cat d. Dustin Rhodes and Rnager Ross

The Young Pistols d. Buddy Landel and Rip Roger (Wins WCW US Tag)

Dutch Mantell and Terry Taylor d. The Italian Stallion and Pez Whatley

El Cubano d, Osamu Nishimura

George South d. Keith Hart by DQ

 

 

UWF Fury Hour (Taping #1) - Reseda Country Club

Andre The Giant and Billy Jack Haynes d. Dick Murdoch and Ivan Koloff

Kevin Von Erich, Angel Of Death, Jules Strongbow d. Don Muraco, Bill Irwin, Scott Hall

The Fabulous Moolah d. Magnificient Mimi

Buddy Rose and Col. DeBeers d. SD Jones and The Black Knight (Wins UWF World Tag)

Sid Vicious and Cactus Jack d. David Sammartino and Joshua Ben-Gurion

 

 

LMLW No Remorse 1991 - Canton National Guard Armory

Candi Devine d. Penelope Paradise (Wins LMLW Florida)

Misty Blue and Debbie Combs d. The Glamour Girls (Retains LMLW Tag)

Heidi Lee Morgan d. Bambi (Wins WWoW Television)

Rockin' Robin and Peggy Lee Leather d. Akira Hokuto and Taylor Made

Kat LeRoux d. Amy Lee by DQ

Malia Hosaka d. Harley Saito

Mariko Yohida d. Olympia Hartauer by DQ

 

 

USWA Championship Wrestling (Taping #1) Nashville, TN

Rick Rude and Larry Zbyszko d. Jerry Lawler d. Bam Bam Bigelow

Irwin R. Svhyster d. Danny Davis (Wins USWA Southern Heavyweight)

Sid Vicious, Bill Dundee, Dick Murdoch d. The Colorado Kid, Black Magic, Bart Sawyer

Ricky Morton d. Jamie Dundee

Mike Sharpe d. The California Stud

 

 

LPWA Ladies Championship Wrestling (Taping #3) - Wayne Ford Civic League

Madusa Micelli d. Susan Sexton (Wins LPWA World)

Wendi Richter and Rockin' Robin d. Judy Martin and Bad Girl

Denise Storm d. Leilani Kai

Bambi d. Black Venus

Magnificent Mimi d. Terri Powers

 

PNW Final Cut I - Seattle, WA

Steve Doll d. Bart Sawyer (Retains NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight)

Mike Miller d. Al Madril

Bliiy Jack Haynes and The Grappler d. CW Bergstrom and Scotty The Body

John Rambo d. Don Harris

Scott Norton d. Brad Anderson

 

 

TWF Supercard - Denim and Diamonds San Antonio

Jerry Lawler d. Terry Gordy (Retains TWF Texas Heavyweight)

Kevin Von Erich and Chris Adams d. Bill Irwin and Angel Of Death

Iceman King Parsons d. Manny Fernandez

Abdullah The Butcher, One Man Gang, Doink d. Brian Adias and The Simpsons

Al Perez and Al Madril d. Ricky Vaughn and Stevie Ray

 

 

ECWA East Coast Wrestling Association - Caesar Rodney High School

The Moondogs d. Nord The Barbarian and Shinobi (Retains ECWA Tag)

Ice Train d. Ron Garvin (Retains Mid Atlantic)

Steve Doll d. Frankie Lancaster (Retains ECWA Heavyweight)

King Kong Bundy, Boogie Woogie Brown, David Isley d. Curtis Thompson, Lance Diamond, Cheetah Master

 

 

IWCCW International World Class Wrestling (Taping #3) - Fall River PAL

Honky Tonk Man and Pete Doherty d. King Kong Bundy and Tiny Lister

Rick Rude d. TD Madison

Tony Rumble d. Vic Steamboat

Zap and The Tazmaniac d. Joe Savoldi and Ray Odyssey

 

 

WCWP For The Ages - Wayne Ford Civic League

Brad Rheingans and Mike Antony d. Kokina Maximus and Madd Maxx

Charlie Norris d. Bob Orton Jr. (Retains WCWP Heavyweight)

Maxx Payne d. Pez Whatley

Ripper Manson, Golden Bear, Wayne Bloom d. Shinobi and Top Guns

Susan Green d. Black Venus (Retains WCWP Ladies)

Brian Christopher d. Perry Saturn (Retains WCWP Middleweight)

 

 

SAPW Masterclass 1991 - Caesar Rodney High School

Ron Garvin d. Wahoo McDaniel (Retains SAPW Heavyweight)

Butch Reed and Ivan Koloff d. Ranger Ross and Paul Jones

Brian Blair d. Samurai Warrior

Jimmy Valaint d. Bad Crew #2 in an I Quit Match

The Fantastics d. Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden

Cheetah Master d. Hollywood Bob Holly (Retains SAPW Junior Heavyweight)

The Grappler d, Gorgeous George III

Tommy Angel and Tommy Seabolt d. Dennis Condrey ad Randy Rose (Retains SAPW Tag)

Gene Ligon d. Ric Savage

War Eagle Chris Chavis and Baron Samedi d. Tex Slazenger and Moondog Cujo

 

 

TWA Face Off - Original Sports Bar

Brian Pillman d. Bill Kazmaier

Kevin Sullivan and Agent Storm d. The Fantastics

Rocky Johnson d. Eddie Gilbert

Don Muraco d. Pete Doherty

Jason Knight d. Dr. Tom Prichard

Cactus Jack d. The Cheetah Kid

Danny Davis and Shane Douglas d. Bobo Brazil Jr. and Samurai Warrior

King Kaluha d. Larry Winters

Larry Sharpe d. Bad Crew #1

JT Smith d. Joey Maggs

 

 

ACW Powerslave 1 - Caesar Rodney High School

Don Kernodle d. Big John Studd (Retains ACW Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight)

Sam Houston and Nailz d. Brad Armstrong and Tommy Angel by DQ

Nelson Royal d. Samu

Joe Cruz d. Rip Rogers

Bad Crew #1 d. Ron Bass

Rikki Nelson d. Boogie Woogie Brown

 

 

PWA Uproar - Wayne Ford League

Honky Tonk Man d. Ricky Rice

Mike Sharpe d. Charlie Norris

Golden Bear d. The Lightning Kid

Psycho d. Derrick Dukes

Butch Reed d. Chief Jay Eagle

 

 

MEWF The Tempest - Caesar Rodney High School

Nelson Royal d. Nailz

Don Kernodle d. Frankie Lancaster (Retains MEWF Mid-Atlantic)

Mike Rotundo d. Joe Cruz

Danny Davis d. Rikki Nelson (Retains MEWF Heavyweight)

Nikolai Volkoff d. Bobby Blaze

 

 

WWA-NJ Into The Fire - Original Sports Bar

Rocky Johnson d. Skull von Crush (Retains WWA New Jersey Heavyweight)

JT Smith d. Bobo Brazil Jr.

Pete Doherty d. Ray Odyssey

Mr. Sandman and Tony Stetson d. Larry Sharpe and Larry Winters

Chris Candido and Charles Warrington d. Agony and Pain

 

 

PWF Stay Hungry - Canton National Guard Armory

Jimmy Backlund d. Steve Keirn (Retains PWF Light Heavyweight)

Austin Idol and Tommy Lane d. Tim Horner and Denny Brown by DQ

Dick Slater d. Bobby Blaze

Brian Blair d. The Master Blaster

Ron Slinker and Chris Champion d. Bugsy McGraw and King Cobra

Lou Perez d. Night Train Jackson

Mark Starr d. The Terminator

 

 

SSW Lost In The City - Canton National Guard Armory

One Man Gange d. Danny Davis (Retains SSW Heavyweight)

Dr. Tom Prichard d. Dark Patriot in a Strap Match

Brian Pillman and Beau James d. The Colorado Kid and Ice Train

GQ Stratus d. Stan Lee

 

 

AllStar All Star Wrestling - Fall River PAL

Jerry Lawler and Kevin Sullivan d. Ricky Morton and Bad Crew #2

Wendi Richter d, Susan Green

Tiny Lister d. Bruno Sassi

Tommy Rich d. Fury

One Man Gang d. Bruce Hart

 

 

IWF Paradise City - Canton National Guard Armory

Hector Guerrero and Blackjack Mulligan d. Don Kernodle and Buddy Landel

Greg Valentine d. Rob Van Dam

Denny Brown and Chris Champion d. Mondo Kleen and Mike Moore by DQ

Jimmy Golden d. Brett Colt

Jeff Jarrett d. Kip Winchester

 

 

ICWA Flashpoint - Canton National Guard Armory

Dick Slater d. Rocky Johnson (Retains ICWA Heavyweight)

Jimmy Backlund d. Pat Tanaka by DQ

Steve Doll and Nightmare Freddy d. Dennis Condrey and Ron Slinker by DQ

Rocky King d. Dirty White Boy in an I Quit Match

Rob Van Dam d. Mark Starr

Adrian Street d. Hurrican Walker

Bugsy McGraw d. The Master Blaster

Crash The Terminator d. Tex Slazenger

 

 

ASCW Gladiators - Wayne Ford Civic League

Mike Antony d. Wayne Bloom

The Pencil Pushers d. Austin Idol and Ripper Manson

Dirty White Boy d. SD Jones

Buddy Rose d. Sunny Beach

Big Tilly and Brian Costello d. Jose Luis Rivera and Larry Power

 

 

 

Puerto Rico:

 

WWC Acid Test - Mario Morales Coliseum

Tito Santana d. Greg Valentine (Wins WWC Universal Heavyweight)

Carlos Colon and Invader #1 d. Rick Rude and Dick Murdoch by DQ

Zeus d. El Bronco #1 (Wins WWC Caribbean Heavyweight)

Ray Gonzalez d. Big Scott Hall (Wins WWC Television)

Kim Duk d. Huracan Catillo Jr. (Wins WWC World Jr Heavyweight)

Wendi Richter d. Luna Vachon (Retains WWC Womens)

King Kong Bundy, Chicky Starr, Ron Starr d. Ron Garvin, Giant Warrior, Bob Bradley

The Samoan Swat Team d. Eddie Gilbert and Gran Mendoza (Retains WWC World Tag)

Susan Sexton d. La Tigresa

Psycho and Mike Davis d. Leo Burke and Billy Joe Travis

Candi Devine d. Denise Storm

Doug Furnas d. Sweet Brown Sugar

 

 

 

 

Canada:

 

WFWA Main Event Wrestling (Taping #3) Calgary

Gene Kiniski d. Bad News Allen (Retains WFWA Canadian Heavyweight)

Bob Brown d. Jim Brunzell

Rick Martel and Gerry Morrow d. Baron von Raschke and Ed Moretti by DQ

Don Callis d. Jason Helton

The Sledge Hammer d. Ken Patera

 

 

CNWA Radioactive - Bowness Sportsplex Alberta

Rick Martel and Don Callis d. Jason Anderson and Big Titan (Retains CNWA Tag)

Bob Brown d. Ed Moretti

Johnny Smith d. Demoltion Hux

Ben Bassarab d. Gary Albright

Carl Ouellet d. Chi Chi Cruz

Buddy Hart d. Mike Lozansky

Lance Storm d. Jason Helton

Bob Holly d. Black Abyss

Chris Jericho d. Fred Della Serra

 

 

AGPW Hotter Than Hell 1991 - Exhibition Park

Bad News Allen d. Leo Burke (Retains AGPW International Heavyweight)

Cuban Assassain d. Kurrgan

Nitron and Frankie Blues d. Jimmy Garvin and Ron Starr (Retains AGPW North American Tag)

Bill Kazmaier and EZ Ryder d. Billy Jack Strong and Demolition Blast

Dr. Luther d. Shane Sewell

 

 

 

Japan:

 

NJPW May Tour #5 - Hiroshima

Masahiro Chono, Big Van Vader, Riki Chosu d. Shinya Hashimoto, Tatsumi Fujinami, Hiroshi Hase

Antonio Inoki and Keji Mutoh d. Animal Hamaguchi and Masa Saito

Jushin Thunder Liger d. Hiro Saito

Hercules Hernandez d. Kengo Kimura

El Samurai and Kazuo Yamazaki d. Kiyoshi Tamura and Wellington Wilkins Jr.

Dos Caras, Akira Nogami, Takashi Iizuka d. Black Cat, Black Wazuma, Super Delfin

Mark Rocco, El Texano, Eddie Guerrero d. Yoshihiro Asai, Gran Apache, Wild Pegasus

Stan Lane and Norio Honaga d. Satanico and Biff Wellington

Super Strong Machine d. Kensuke Sasaki

 

 

AJPW May Tour #9 - Shinjuku FACE

Miracle Violence Connection d. Jumbo Tsuruta and Mitsuhara Misawa (Retains AJPW Unified World Tag)

Giant Baba, Rusher Kimura, Mitsuo Monota d. Yoshinari Ogawa, Doug Furnas, Dan Kroffat

Andre The Giant, Fire Cat, Rex King d. Abdullah The Butcher, Tsuyoshi Kikuchi, Masanobu Fuchi

Dynamite Kid d. Al Perez

Jackie Fulton d. Haruka Eigen

Dan Spivey and Kenta Kobashi d. Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker and Jim Brunzell

Johnny Smith and The Renegade Warriors d. Giant Kimala, Giant Warrior, The Skyscraper

Joel Deaton and Billy Black d. Sunny Beach and Pete Roberts

Lt. James Earl Wright d. Frankie Favorite

 

 

AJW Wrestlemarinpiad - Chiba Bridge Arena

Aja Kong d. Shinobu Kandori (Retains WWWA World)

Kyoko Inoue d. Jaguar Yokota

Madusa Micelli d. Manami Toyota (Wins All Pacific)

Mayumi Ozaki d. Bison Kimura (Retains AJW Singles)

Akira Hokuto d. Takako Inoue (Retains AJW Junior)

Cooga and Sakie Hasegawa d. Reggie Bennett and Mariko Yoshida (Retains AJW Tag)

Miki Hanada d. Toshiyo Yamada (Retains IWA Womens World)

Cutie Suzuki and Tomoko Watanabe d. Kauro Ito and Yasha Kurenai

Etsuko Mita d. Kumiko Maekawa

 

 

SWS A Great Defence 1991 - Yokohama

Genichiro Tenryu d. Ashura Hara

Johnny Ace, Masakatsu Funaki, Goro Tsurumi d. Koji Kitao and The Takano Brothers

Ichimasa Wakamatsu and Kendo Nagasaki d. Don Arakawa and Isao Takagi

Dan Kroffat d. Giant Goliath

Tatsumi Kitahara d. Killer Tim Brooks

 

 

UWFi Bushido 5 - Hiroshima

Salman Hashimikov d. Bad News Allen (Retains Pro-Wrestling World Heavyweight)

Victor Zangiev and Gary Albright d. Billy Robinson and Dan Severn

Bob Backlund d. Samson Fuyuki

Nobuhiko Takada d. Tatsuo Nakano

Yoji Anjo and Masahito Kakihara d. Masashi Aoyagi and Ryogaku Wada

 

 

FMW Arena Show - Shinjuku FACE

The Sheik d. Atsushi Onita (Retains FMW Brass Knuckles)

Tiger Jeet Singh and Akitoshi Saito d. Tarzan Goto and Masashi Aoyagi

Umanosuke Ueda d. Hisakatsu Oya

Samson Fuyuki, Mr. Pogo, Yukihiro Kanemura d. Sabu, The Gladiator, Big Titan

Megumi Kudo and Mayumi Ozaki d. Bad Nurse Nakamura and Crusher Maedomari

 

 

W*NG May Tour #12 - Battle Sphere Tokyo

Giant Kimala d. Tarzan Goto (Retains W*NG World Heavyweight)

Mr. Pogo d. Akitoshi Saito

TNT d. Kintaro Kanemura

The Great Wojo d. Fantasma

Fishman, Mongolian Maule, Killer d. Iceman, Gypsy Joe, Tugboat Taylor

 

 

PWFG Fear 1991 - Shinjuku FACE

Yoshiaki Fujiwara and Yoji Anjo d. Salman Hashimikov and Dan Severn

Nobuhiko Takada d. Ryuma Go

Tatsutoshi Goto, Super Strong Machine, Victor Zangiev d. Yuki Ishikawa, Minoru Tanaka, Shoichi Funaki

Mark Starr d. Hiromitsu Kanehara

Daisuke Ikeda d. Glen Jacobs

 

 

UWA - Puebla

Villano IV d. Solar (Wins UWA World Lightweight)

Tinieblas d. Villano III (Wins WWF Lightheavyweight)

Negro Casas, Mil Mascaras, Blue Panther d. The Killer, Tinielblas Jr., Seminarista

Villano I and Villano V d. Negro Navarro and El Signo

Kahoz d. Super Astro (Retains UWA World Jr Light Heavyweight)

Transformer d. Babe Face (Retains UWA World Welterweight)

Miss Janeth d. Zuleyma (Retains UWA World Womens)

Martha Villalobos d. Marcela

Fishman and Rambo d. Kokina Maximus and Samoan Savage

 

 

WWA Mexico Consiga En Anillo 1 - Arena Lopez Mateos

Jaque Mate d. Mil Mascaras (Retains WWA World Light Heavyweight)

Gran Hamada d. Negro Casa in a Steel Cage Match (Retains World Junior Light Heavyweight)

Villano I, Villano IV, Volador d. Villano V, Fishman, Brazo de Plata

Rey Misterio Sr., Mondo Guerrero, Super Astro d. El Mercenarios (Wins WWA World Trios)

Babe Face and Negro Navarro d. Ultraman 2000 and Colibri

 

 

 

England:

 

BWF May Tour Day #8 - Oakengates Theatre

Kendo Nagasaki and Marty Jones d. Giant Haystacks and Steven Regal

Tony St. Clair d. Sid Cooper

Les Thornton and Brian Maxine d. Johnny Saint and Ben McCoy

Tiger Dalbir Singh d. Skull Murphy

Doc Dean and Dave Finlay d. Davey Boy Collins and Johnny Smith

Chris Curtis d. Richie Brooks

 

JPUK Proving Grounds - London

Big Daddy d. Alan Kilby

Steve Grey, Johnny Angelm Ian McGregor d. Dave Duran, Ricky Knight, Butcher Bond

Crusher Mason and Karl McGrath d. Steve Prince and Eddie Riley

Johnny Kidd and Pete Collins d. Dave Adams and Keith Myatt

Karl Krammer d. Barry Douglas

 

 

PPIUK Hunting Season - Andover Leisure Centre

Brian Maxine d. Lee Bronson (Retains PPUK World Heavyweight)

Kashmir Singh, Marty Jones, Ian McGregor d. Ricky Knight, Sid Cooper, Jon Ritchie

Johnny Saint and Jackie Pallo Jr. d. Steve Casey and Mal Sanders

Chris Curtis d. Bearcat Brody

Ben McCoy d. Andre Baker

Karl McGrath d. Johnny South

Johnny Kidd d. Steve Grey (Retains PPUK Arena)

Adrian Finch and Karl Krammer d. Barry Douglas and Eddie Riley (Wins PPUK National Tag)

 

 

ASW Into The Void - Wolverhampton

Alan Kilby d. Chic Cullen

Blondie Barratt d. Robbie Brookside by DQ

Karl Krammer, Butcher Bond, David Taylor d. Eddie Riley, Steve Morocco, Lee Bronson

Crusher Mason d. Stve Prince

Owen Hart d. Andre Baker

 

 

 

Germany:

 

CWA Sun Never Sweats 1991 - Rotterdam Arena

Bull Power d. Rambo (Retains CWA World Heavyweight)

Love Machine, David Taylor, Colonel Brody d. Mal Sanders, Steve Wright, Brusier Mastino

Larry Cameron and Ulf Herman d. Franz Schumann and Mile Zrno

Johnny Angel d. Gearge Takano

Dynamite Smith d. Tony Halme (Retains CWA Intercontinental Heavyweight)

Barbarian and Primo Carnera d. Al Green and Mad Bull Buster by DQ

Barry Horowitz and Jason Cross d. Keith Myatt and Kurrgan

 

 

 

Norman The Lunatic: Making WCW His Asylum

 

 

Often considered an afterthought and a joke, Norman The Lunatic hasn't been joking around in 1991. The lovable Norman, who broke away from the evil clutches of Theodore R. Long and Woman shortly after his debut in WCW, he has been making steady progress moving up the ladder.

 

In 1991 alone, Norman has wrestled in 53 matches, and has won 40 of them, making him one of the most successful wrestlers in WCW this year. He was making his way up the rankings, and when The Z-Man had to give up the TV Title due to injury, many expected Big Norm to be in line for a shot at the vacated title. Those expectations were met when he squared off against El Gigante in a battle of WCW's biggest stars. However, Norman came out on the losing end of the match, one of his few losses in 1991.

 

Undeterred, Norman has been making waves in the company by starting a feud with "The Natureboy" Ric Flair, and although Flair has been coming out on top in these matches so far, Norman has been having the best matches of his career.

 

After starting the year with a string of successful single matches against the likes of Michael Wallstreet, Diamond Dallas Page, and Kevin Sullivan, Norman has seemed to find a friend in Owen Hart. Together they have began to team recently, picking up some impressive wins over The Master Blasters and Doom.

 

Don't take Norman lightly, because if you do, the once escaped mental patient will make you pay.

 

 

 

Next Issue:

 

The Steiner Brothers: All American Jerks

Mr Perfect: Perfectly Humble

Steve Doll: It's Only A Matter Of Time

Promotional Analysis

News And Notes

Arena Reports

[PWI The Magazine]

PWI The Magazine: May 1991 Edition

 

 

 

Contents:

Giant Haystacks: Towering Over Europe

Jake "The Snake" Roberts: Slithering To The Top Of The WWF

Stan Hansen: The Roughneck From Texas

News and Notes

Promotional Analysis

Arena Reports

 

 

 

News/Notes:

 

- WWF has announced that the contracts of Roddy Piper and Mean Gene Okerlund have expired, and will no longer be working with the company.

 

- WCW announced that Ole Anderson has left the promotion after a disagreement with Dusty Rhodes

 

- Johnny Golden abruptly quit the USWA, while Crusher Mason walked out of BWF, both over money issues.

 

- Richard Slinger quit the ULL promotion to concentrate on working for the AJPW

 

- Numerous wrestlers have been injured during the month of April, and will be sidlelined for varying lengths of time. Amongst them:

 

* Debbie Malenko, who has been wrestling in AJW and LMLW, and is the current AJW Tag Champion with Reggie Bennett has suffered a Torn Groin and will be out for the next 6 months.

 

* Headhunter A, who has been seen in the W*NG Promotion, wrestling with his twin brother Headhunter B, suffered a back injury in a match with Dory Funk Jr. and will be out for the next 6 months.

 

* WWF announced that Samba Simba will be out of action for the next year after he suffered a Spinal Cord Compression in a match with Demolition.

 

* The CWA Intercontinental Champion Dynamite Smith suffered a Lateral Epincondylitis that will keep him limited in action for the next year.

 

* WCW Television Champion and AJPW Superstar Tom Zenk (The Z-Man) suffered a Grade 3 Cervical Acceleration Deceleration in a match with Masanobu Fuchi and will be taking the next 3-6 months off to heal.

 

* Mike Samson, who works for IWCCW, WCWP, and SSW suffered a Fractured Skull in a match against Kokina Maximus and will be out for the next 6 months.

 

* El Canek, the current NWA World Middleweight Champion and UWA World Heavyweight Champion suffered a Subcranial Bruise, and will be limited in the ring for up to the next 6 months.

 

 

- Wally Karbo has officialy retired from the wrestling business. The 76 year old helped to found the AWA with Verne Gagne, and had been working with the LPWA as their head booker. Cowboy Bill Watts has been named his successor.

 

 

- Japanese wrestlers Akira Maeda, Yoji Anjo, and Kiyoshi Tamura have all been putting their wrestling careers on hold as they train for martial arts matches.

 

- Pat Roach, who had been wrestling in ASW in England, has retired and opened up a wrestling school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jake "The Snake" Roberts: Slithers His Way To The Top Off The WWF

 

 

"The thing about a snake is, they slither around slowly, stalking their prey, and when the time is right, they strike."

 

Jake Roberts career in the WWF has been like the movements of a snake. Methodical. Waiting for the right opportunity. Then it attacks. Roberts, while wildly popular with the fans, has been slowly moving his way up the WWF food chain. After debuting as a hated bad guy, Robert feuded with Ricky Steamboat before embracing the fans. He then had a series of matches and feuds with The Honky Tonk Man, Andre The Giant, Rick Rude, Ted Dibiase, and Rick Martel. All the while, Roberts never got close to a WWF Championship.

 

That all changed in April at Wrestlemania 7 when after multiple attempts to win the Intercontinental Championship from Mr. Perfect, he was finally able to get a pinfall over the former champion. It has been a moment that Roberts has been looking forward to for a long time.

 

"This is belt is a symbol of excellence. It symbolizes what I always knew, that I am the best wrestler in the world. People used to tell me that I never needed a title to be considered the best, but now it is undisputed. Just like a snake, I waited my turn. Waited for just the right time. This is my time now."

 

 

 

 

Giant Haystacks: Towering Over Europe

 

 

Standing 6'11 and weighing more than 600 pounds, Giant Haystacks has been towering over his opponents since his debut in 1967. Although his is winding down his legendary career, he is still making an impression on fans over in Europe, mainly taking part in 6-man matches and billed as a "Special Attraction". If Andre The Giant is considered the quentessential Giant in America and Japan, Giant Haystacks is Europe's answer to Andre.

 

Although mainly unknown to fans in North America, he has wrestled in Canada for Stu Hart's Stampede promotion and even won the tag team titles with both The Dynamite Kid and Bret "The Hitman" Hart.

 

Wrestling for the British Wrestling Federation, Haystacks has engaged with Kendo Nagasaki, his life long rival in a series of bloody brawls. The 44 year old Haystacks has been on the losing end of most of those brawls, as well as a series of matches against Tony St. Clair. It is something that has been gnawing at the big giant.

 

"I knowing I am about to call it quits soon, but not before I get some revenge on Kendo."

 

While hated in England, Giant Haystacks is revered by the fans in Germany, where he has been regularly teaming with the likes of Mile Zrno, Steve Wright, and Rambo in 6 man contests that have delighted the fans. It is in Germany where Giant Haystacks hopes to take the next step in his career.

 

"Andre, he became a bigger star thanks to The Princess Bride. I do have some experience in movies, and I will say that I am a better actor than Andre. I do have some options in German cinema that I am going to explore."

 

While his days in the ring are coming to a close, Haystacks promises that you won't see the last of him.

 

"Love me or hate me, you can't take your eyes off me. I can promise you this - I am going to make a giant impact wherever I go and whatever I do."

 

 

 

 

Promotional Analysis

 

 

WWF:

- The company has announced the signing of Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. The Dragon, 38, will be finishing up with USWA and WWC before working solely with WWF.

 

- Company officials have announced the departures of Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mean Gene Okerlund. Piper is said to be concentrating on his acting career, while Okerlund is in negotiations with other companies as of press time.

 

- The Ultimate Warrior defended the WWF Heavyweight Title on a recent episode of Superstars, defeating Randy Savage. Many insiders have said that this has been Warrior's best match to date, and have credited Savage for carrying him through the match.

 

- Jake Roberts defeated The Big Bossman on an episode of Superstars, and retained the WWF Intercontinental Championship.

 

- The WWF Tag Team Champions The Hart Foundation defended their titles in a victory over The Legion Of Doom.

 

- "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka and Koko B. Ware have begun teaming up recently. We have gotten word that the WWF plans to call this pairing The Wild Ones.

 

- Top 5:

1. The Ultimate Warrior - WWF Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Jake Roberts - WWF Intercontinental Champion (LR: 2)

3. Hulk Hogan (LR: 4)

4. Sgt. Slaughter (LR: 3)

5. The Warlord (LR: NR)

 

 

WCW:

- After an argument between Ole Anderson and Dusty Rhodes at a recent set of tapings, Ole Anderson has walked out of the company.

 

- Company officials have loaned both Jim Clontz and Killer Kyle to NJPW.

 

- After a recent injury, the WCW have stripped The Z-Man of the WCW Television Championship, and the title is now vacant.

 

- The WCW World Tag Champions The Lightning Express defended their titles against The Skyscrapers.

 

- Buddy Landel and Rip Roger defended the WCW US Tag Titles against The Young Pistols.

 

- Top 5:

1. Sting - WCW World Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Lex Luger - WCW US Heavyweight Champion (LR: 2)

3. Stan Hansen (LR: NR)

4. Ric Flair (LR: NR)

5. Norman The Lunatic (LR: 5)

 

 

NJPW:

- After getting Mark Kyle and Jim Clontz from WCW, the company has sent recent dojo graduate Osamu Nishumura to the WCW.

 

- NJPW has hired Super Delfin to a contract. Delfin will finish up with UWFi and ULL (where he wrestles as Monkey Magic Wakita) before working exclusively for New Japan.

 

- The IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Tatsumi Fujinami defended his title against Big Van Vader at EXCESS 1991. However, Fujinami lost the title to Shiro Koshinaka at The Best Of The Super Juniors II. Fujimani's reign (his third) lasted from December 1990 - April 1991 and covered 11 defenses.

 

- Koji Kanemoto defeated IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Jushin Thunder Liger during the April Tour, winning the title. He then defended the championship in the rematch against Liger at The Best Of The Super Juniors II. Liger was on his third reign with the title that lasted from November 1990 - April 1991.

 

- Completing the championship trifecta, Seji Sakaguchi and Kengo Kimura defeated the IWGP World Tag Champions Super Strong Machine and Hiro Saito at EXCESS 1991, the new champions defended their titles against Tatsutoshi Goto and Kuniaki Kobayashi at The Best Of The Super Juniors II.

 

- El Samurai won the Best Of The Super Junior Tournament after he defeated Black Cat in the finals

 

- Top 5:

1. Shiro Koshinaka - IWGP World Heavyweight Champion (LR: NR)

2. Koji Kanemoto - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion (LR: NR)

3. El Samurai - Best Of The Super Junior Champion (LR: NR)

4. Masahiro Chono (LR: NR)

5. Tatsumi Fujinami (LR: 1)

 

 

 

AJPW:

-Stan Hansen defended the AJPW Triple Crown three times during the month of April. He defeated Abdullah The Butcher twice. Once during the April tour and the other at Strength Test 1991. Hansen also defeated Johnny Ace at Grand Champion Carnival 1991.

 

-The Miracle Violence Connection defended their AJPW Unified World Tag Team Titles against Andre The Giant and The Dynamite Kid at Grand Champion Carnival 1991 and against the team of Rusher Kimura and Giant Baba at Strength Test 1991.

 

- The Fantastics won the AJPW All Asia Tag Team Titles when they defeated Johnny Ace and Kenta Kobashi during the April Tour. They then made their first defense of the titles at Strength Test 1991 when they defeated The Malenko Brothers. Ace and Kobashi held the titles from September 1990 - April 1991.

 

- Tsuyoshi Kikuchi defended the AJPW Television Title when he defeated Jackie Fulton at AJPW Strength Test 1991.

 

- Top 5:

1. Stan Hansen - AJPW Triple Crown Champion (LR: 1)

2. Giant Baba (LR: NR)

3. Jumbo Tsuruta (LR: 4)

4. Mitsuhara Misawa (LR: NR)

5. Tsuyoshi Kikuchi - AJPW Television Champion (LR: 5)

 

 

 

 

UWF:

- Mondo Guerrero defeated Bill Irwin to win the UWF American Championship. Irwin held the title since January.

 

- Rip Oliver defended the UWF SportsChannel Television Championship. He defeated both Iceman King Parsons and Hector Guerrero during the month of April.

 

- The team of Darkness Falls (SD Jones and The Black Knight) defended the UWF Tag Team Titles twice throughout the month. They defeated the team of Buddy Rose and Col. DeBeers and then went on to defeat the team of Jesse Barr and Steve Regal

 

- Top 5:

1. Mondo Guerrero - UWF American Champion (LR: NR)

2. Rip Oliver - UWF Sportschannel Television Champion (LR: 2)

3. Tully Blanchard (LR: 3)

4. Paul Orndorff (LR: NR)

5. Dick Murdoch (LR: NR)

 

 

 

USWA:

- Jimmy Golden has quit the promotion

 

- Danny Davis defended the USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship when he defeated Dr. X

 

- Top 5:

1. Terry Funk - USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion(LR: 1)

2. Danny Davis - USWA Southern Heavyweight Champion (LR: 2)

3. Rick Rude (LR: 4)

4. Ricky Morton (LR: NR)

5. Ricky Vaughn (LR: NR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stan Hansen: The Texas Roughneck

 

 

The Mad Man From Borger, Texas - Stan "The Lariat" Hansen has been an enigma within the wrestling industry. He has all the tools to be one of the top stars in any organization in America, however he prefers to stay close to Japan, where he is considered a legend in All Japan. Hansen was at one point, the AWA World Heavyweight Champion, until a disagreement with management caused him to be stripped of the title. In what will go down in wrestling lore, Hansen took the AWA title back to Japan, and when AWA took legal action to get it back, he ran it over with his truck and sent it back crushed and with mud tracks still on it.

 

In the 70's he became famous in the WWWF for his series of matches with champion Bruno Sammartino, even going as far as breaking Bruno's neck during a match.

 

Outside of his stints in the WWWF and AWA, he has stayed pretty quite state side, until recently when he showed up in WCW and began a feud with Lex Luger over the US Heavyweight Championship. In Feburary, he headlined the WCW WrestleWar even facing off against "Wildfire" Tommy Rich, and has been recently tagging with his former rival Lex Luger in their attempts to capture tag gold.

 

It's in Japan, working with All Japan where Stan Hansen has carved out a name for himself, where he is revered as a God. He is a 5 time AJPW Unified World Tag Team Champion with partners Terry Gordy (2 reigns) and Genichiro Tenryu (3 reigns). He is also on his second reign as the AJPW Triple Crown Champion.

 

Going on close to a year as the Triple Crown Champion, Hansen has had legendary brutal matches with the likes of Abdullah The Butcher, Dan Spivey, The Dynamite Kid, Johnny Ace, and Terry Funk.

 

It is yet to be seen whether Hansen plans to make WCW more of a priority, but it is unlikely that he will ever leave AJPW, so make sure you take the chance to see Hansen in WCW, because you will see a true icon in the industry.

 

 

 

 

 

Arena Reports

 

America:

 

WWF Superstars - Mario Morales Coliseum (Puerto Rico)

Hulk Hogan and Ted Dibiase d. Earthquake and Rick Martel

Jake Roberts d. The Big Bossman (Retains WWF Intercontinental)

Virgil and The Legion Of Doom d. Ricky Steamboat, Jimmy Snuka, Koko B Ware

Mr. Perfect d. Brian Costello

Dino Bravo d. Nikolai Volkoff

The Warlord d. Jim Powers

 

 

WCW World Championship Wrestling - All Star Sports Cafe NYC

Ric Flair and Lex Luger d. Sting and Ricky Morton

The Lightning Express d. The Skyscrapers (Retain WCW World Tag)

Norman The Lunatic d. Michael Wallstreet

Tommy Rich, Dustin Rhodes, Ranger Ross d. Terry Taylor and Doom

Barry Windham d. Mark Kyle

Buddy Landel and Rip Rogers d. The Young Pistols by DQ (Retains WCW US Tag)

Bobby Eaton d. Pez Whatley

Rip Morgan and Jack Victory d. The Renegade Warriors

Dick Murdoch d. Chief Jay Strongbow Jr.

 

 

UWF Fury Hour (Taping #2) - Reseda Country Club

The Fabulous Moolah d. Magnificent Mimi

Paul Orndorff d. Dusty Wolfe

Sid Vicious, Steve Regal, Jesse Barr d. Don Muraco, SD Jones, The Black Knight

Jules Strongbow d. Cactus Jack

Bill Irwin and Scott Hall d. Bob Bradley and Barry O

 

 

LMLW Liberation - Canton National Guard Armory

Luna Vachon d. Rockin' Robin (Retains LMLW World)

Penelope Paradise d. Kat LeRoux by Countout

The Glamour Girls d. Misty Blue and Debbie Combs by DQ

Candi Devine d. Taylor Made

Hedi Lee Morgan and Akira Hokuto d. Malia Hosaka and Peggy Lee Leather

Olympia Hartauer d. Harley Saito

Tasha Simone and Cooga d. Mariko Yoshida and Amy Lee

 

 

USWA Championship Wrestling - Memphis, TN

Jerry Lawler and Ricky Morton d. Sid Vicious and Paul Orndorff

Steve Kerin and Koko B. Ware d. Moondog Spot and Mike Sharpe

Ricke Rude d. John Kronus

The Colorado Kid, Eddie Golden, Stan Lee d. Eric , The Dirty White Boy, Night Train Jackson by DQ

The California Stud and Ricky Vaughn d. Jimmy Golden and Doug Gilbert

 

 

LPWA Ladies Championship Wrestling - Wayne Ford Civic League

Wendi Richter d. Magnificent Mimi

Judy Martin d. Allison Royal

Susan Sexton and Bambi d. Susan Green and Denise Storm

Lelaini Kai and Rockin' Robin d. Malia Hosaka and Lady X

 

 

PNW King Of Kings - Seattle, WA

Steve Doll d. Mike Miller (Retains NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight)

Billy Jack Haynes d. Bart Sawyer

CW Bergstrom d. The Grappler

Abbuda Dein d. John Rambo (Retains NWA Pacific Northwest Television)

Scott Norton and Jesse Barr d. Brad Anderson and Scotty The Body

 

 

TWF Supercard - Denim and Diamonds San Antonio

Jerry Lawler d. Kevin Von Erich (Wins TWF Texas Heavyweight)

Terry Gordy and Chris Adams d. Abdullah The Butcher and Bill Irwin

Iceman King Parsons d. Al Perez

Doink The Clown, One Man Gang, The Great Kabuki d. Ricky Vaughn, Action Jackson, Brian Adias

The Angel Of Death d. Stevie Ray

 

 

ECWA East Coast Wrestling Association - Caesar Rodney High School

Steve Doll d. Ron Garvin (Retains ECWA Heavyweight)

Nord The Barbarian d. Frankie Lancaster

Ice Train d. David Isley by Countout

The Moondogs d. Cheetah Master and Lance Diamond (Retains ECWA Tag)

Mean Mike d. Boogie Woogie Brown

 

 

IWCCW The Final Swansong 1 - Bank St. Armory

King Kong Bundy d. Pete Doherty

Rick Rude and Tiny Lister d. Tony Atlas and Joe Savoldi in a Cage Match

The Honky Tonk Man d. The Tazmaniac

Vic Syeamboat d. Rochester Roadblock

The Undertakers d. Ray Odyssey and TD Madison

 

 

WCWP Revenge 1991 - Wayne Ford Civic League

Maxx Payne and Mike Antony d. Ripper Manson and Wayne Bloom

Chris Adams, Brad Rheingans, Shinobi d. Bob Orton Jr., Kokina Maximus, Golden Bear

Charlie Norris d. Psycho (Retains WCWP Heavyweight)

Top Guns d. Madd Maxx and Bill Irwin (Retains WCWP Tag)

Pez Whatley d. Hurricane Smith

Susan Green d. Sindy Paradise (Retains WCWP Ladies)

Brian Christopher d. Curtis Thompson (Retains WCWP Middleweight)

 

 

SAPW Ring Kings - Caesar Rodney High School

Ron Garvin d. Wahoo McDaniel (Retains SAPW Heavyweight)

Brian Blair and Ivan Koloff d. Bad Crew #2 and Paul Jones

Big John Studd d. Hollywood Bob Holly

Jimmy Valiant d. Samurai Warrior

Tommy Angel and Tommy Seabolt d. Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden (Retains SAPW Tag)

Greg Wojokowski d. Gorgeous George III

Vince Torelli d. Moondog Cujo

The Black Phantom d. Gene Ligon

Cheetah Master and Ric Savage d. Nasty Ned and Tex Slazenger

Helmut Hessler d. The Wall

 

 

TWA WrestleNation 1991 - Original Sports Bar

DC Drake d. Brian Pillman (Retains TWA Championship)

Abdullah The Butcher d. Rocky Johnson

Kevin Sullivan d. King Kaluha

Don Muraco d. JT Smith

Mafioso Mastino and Pete Doherty d. The Fantastics

Steve Keirn d. Dr. Tom Prichard

Cactus Jack d. Larry Winters

Larry Sharpe d. Bruno Sassi

Shane Douglas and Mr. Sandman d. The Cheetah Kid and Hack Myers

 

 

PWA Uproar - Wayne Ford Civic League

The Honky Tonk Man d. Ricky Rice

Mike Sharpe d. Charlie Norris

Golden Bear d. The Lightning Kid

Psycho d. Derrick Dukes

Butch Reed d. Chief Jay Eagle

 

 

ACW Independence 1991 - Caesar Rodney High School

Don Kernodle d. Nailz (Retains ACW Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight)

Big John Studd d. Joe Cruz by DQ

Nelson Royal and Bad Crew #1 d. Doug Somers and LA Stephens

Rocky King d. Rikki Nelson (Retains World Junior Heavyweight)

Sam Houston d. Tommy Angel

Rip Rogers and Samu d. Gene Ligon and David Isley

 

 

AllStar All-Star Wrestling - Fall River PAL

Kevin Sullivan and One Man Gang d. Ricky Morton and Bad Crew #2

Tommy Rich d. Mike Enos

Wendi Richter d. Susan Green

Tiny Lister d. Bruno Sassi

Jerry Lawler d. Fury

 

 

MEWF Insult To Injury - Caesar Rodney High School

Nikolai Volkoff d. Nelson Royal

Don Kernodle d. Rikki Nelson (Retains MEWF Mid-Atlantic)

Nailz d. Joe Cruz

Danny Davis d. Frankie Lancaster (Retains MEWF Heavyweight)

Gorgeous George III d. Lance Diamond

 

 

WWA-NJ For The Ages - Original Sports Bar

Rocky Johnson d. JT Smith (Retains WWA New Jersey Heavyweight)

Pete Doherty d. Bobo Brazil Jr.

Mr. Sandman d, Ray Odyssey

Chris Candido and Larry Sharpe d. Agony and Pain (Wins WWA Tag)

Larry Winters d. Skull von Crush

Billy Back d. Johnny Hotbody

Morgus The Maniac d. Spider by DQ

 

 

PWF Code Of Honor - Canton National Guard Armory

Brian Blair and Dick Slater d. Steve Keirn and Tim Horner

Austin Idol and Tommy Lane d. Bugsy McGraw and King Cobra (Retains PWF Florida Tag)

Ron Slinker d. Denny Brown

Hedi Lee Morgan d. Bad Girl (Retains NWA World Womens)

Chris Champion d. Bobby Blaze

Mike Moore d. The Master Blaster

Lou Perez d. Mark Starr

Night Train Jackson d. The Terminator

 

 

SSW Standing Room Only 1991 - Canton National Guard Armory

Brian Pillman, Rober Fuller, Joel Deaton d. Danny Davis, Ice Train, The Colorado Kid

One Man Gang d. Stan Lee in an I Quit Match (Retains SSW Heavyweight)

Dr. Tom Prichard d. Eddie Golden

GQ Stratus d. Beau James

 

 

IWF Desolation - Canton National Guard Armory

Joel Deaton d. Blackjack Mulligan (Wins IWF Television)

Don Kernodle and Greg Valentine d. Hector Guerrero and Rob Van Dam

Robert Fuller d. Jimmy Golden

Jeff Jarrett d. Chris Champion

Denny Brown d. Mike Moore

 

 

ICWA Night Of Rage - Canton National Guard Armory

Jimmy Backlund d. Pat Tanaka (Wins ICWA Light Heavyweight)

Rocky Johnson and Steve Doll d. The Dirty White Boy and Ron Slinker

Dennis Condrey d. Bugsy McGraw

Jeff Jarrett d. The Master Blaster

Rocky King d. Tex Slazenger

Adrian Street d. Hurricane Walker

Rob Van Dam d. Mark Starr

 

 

ASCW Backstreet Battle - Wayne Ford Civic League

Mike Antony d. Wayne Bloom

Jules Strongbow and Scott Hall d. Buddy Rose and Ripper Manson

The Dirty White Boy d. SD Jones

Ron Bass d. Cactus Jack Manson

Brian Costello d. Jose Luis Rivera

Big Tilly d. Larry Power

Sunny Beach d. David Power

 

 

 

Puerto Rico:

 

WWC Glory Days 1991 - Mario Morales Coliseum

Greg Valentine d. Carlos Colon (Retains WWC Universal Heavyweight)

Rick Rude d. Invader #1 by DQ

Tito Santana d Action Jackson by DQ

El Bronco #1 and Los Super Medicos d. Paul Orndorff, Chicky Starr, Ron Starr

Huracan Catillo Jr. d. El Profe (Retains WWC World Jr. Heavyweight)

The Samoan Swat Team d. Eddie Gilbert and Ray Mendoza by Countout

Susan Sexton d. Candi Devine

La Tigresa d. Denise Storm

Fidel Sierra and Mike Davis d. Ron Garvin and Bob Bradley

 

 

 

Canada:

 

WFWA All Out Rampage 1 - Bowness Sportsplex Alberta

Gene Kiniski d. Baron von Raschke (Retains WFWA Canadian Heavyweight)

Bad News Allen d. Chi Chi Cruz

Jim Brunzell and Kerry Brown d. Otis Apollo and Chris Markoff

Ken Patera d. EZ Ryder

Shane Sewell d. Gene Swan

 

 

CNWA TV (Taping #2) - Bumpers Bar Alberta

Gerry Morrow and Ben Bassarab d. Johnny Smith and Gama Singh

Bob Brown d. Bobby Clancy

Black Dragon and Demolition Hux d. Chris Jericho and Lance Storm by Countout

Les Thornton d. Frank Blues

Big Titan d. Steve Wilde

 

 

AGPW Crazy Nights 1991

Bad News Allen d. Bill Kazmaier (Retains AGPW International Heavyweight)

Ron Starr and Leo Burke d. Cuban Assassin and Gerry Morrow

The Great Gama d. Jimmy Garvin

Nitron and Frank Blues d. Dutch Mantell and EZ Ryder (Retains AGPW North American Tag)

Bobby Clancy d. Jason Helton

 

 

 

 

Japan:

 

Best Of The Super Juniors II - Tokyo

Shiro Kohinaka d. Tatsumi Fujinami (Wins IWGP World Heavyweight)

Koji Kanemoto d. Jushin Thunder Liger (Retains IWGP Junior Heavyweight)

El Samurai d. Black Cat (Wins The Best Of The Super Juniors)

Kengo Kimura and Seji Sakaguchi d. Tatsutoshi Goto and Kuniaki Kobayashi (Retains IWGP World Tag)

Osamu Kido, Keji Mutoh, Hiroshi Hase d. Masa Saito, Super Strong Machine, Mike Enos

Black Cat d. Stan Lane

El Samurai d. Satanico

Kazuo Yamazaki, Takashi Iizuka, Akira Nogami d. Kiyoshi Tamura, El Texano, Black Tiger III

Black Wazuma and Super Delfin d. Wild Pegasus and Norio Honaga

Satanico d. Dos Caras

El Samurai d. Mark Rocco

Black Cat d. Yoshihiro Asai

Stan Lane d. Wellington Wilkins Jr.

 

 

AJPW Strength Test 1991 - Kyoto

Stan Hansen d. Abdullah The Butcher (Retains AJPW Triple Crown)

Miracle Violence Connection d. Rusher Kimura and Giant Baba (Retains AJPW Unified World Tag)

Jumbo Tsuruta d. Masanobu Fuchi

Andre The Giant, Dynamite Kid, The Destroyer d. Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker, Doug Furnas, Dan Kroffat

Tsuyoshi Kikuchi d. Jackie Fulton (Retains AJPW Television)

Yohinari Ogawa, Akira Taue, Toshiaki Kawada d. Mighty Inoue, Fire Cat, Rex King

The Fantastics d. The Malenko Brothers (Retains AJPW All Asia Tag)

Kenta Kobashi and Mitsuro Momota d. Giant Warrior and The Skywalker

Lt. James Earl Wright and Abbuda Dein d. The Renegade Warriors

Haruka Eigen d. Sunny Beach

Jim Brunzell d. Frankie Favorite

 

 

AJW Big Glory Night 1991 - Yokohama

Kyoko Inoue d. Jaguar Yokota

Manami Toyota d. Shinobu Kandori (Retains All Pacific)

Bat Yohinaga d. Bison Kimura (Retains IWA Womens World)

Cooga and Sakie Hasegawa d. Reggie Bennett and Mariko Yohida (Retains AJW Tag)

Madusa Micelli, Kaoru Ito, Toshiyo Yamada d. Cutie Suzuki, Miki Hanada, Kumiko Maekawa

Etsuko Mita and Takako Inoue d. Tomoko Watanabe and Yasha Kurenai

 

 

SWS Wrestledream - Kawasaki

Genichiro Tenryu d. Nobuhiko Takada

Masakatsu Funaki d. The Great Kabuki

Naoki Sano d. Ashura Hara

Koji Kitao, Kendo Nagasaki, Hiromichi Fuyuki d. Johnny Ace and The Takano Brothers

Goro Tsurumi and Tatsumi Kitahara d. Rochester Roadblock and Killer Tim Brooks

Hisakatsu Oya d. Giant Goliath

 

 

UWFi Bushido - Hiroshima

Salman Hashimikov d. Yoji Anjo (Retains Pro-Wrestling World Heavyweight)

Nobuhiko Takada d. Billy Robinson

Dan Severn and Gary Albright d. Bob Backlund and Victor Zangiev

Masashi Aoyagi d. Masahito Kakihara

Bad News Allen d, Hiromitsu Kanehara

Tatsuo Nakano d. Ryogaku Wada

 

 

W*NG Why We Fight 1991 - Chiba

Mr. Pogo and Tugboat Taylor d. Tarzan Goto and Akitoshi Saito

Headhunter B d. Killer

TNT d. Kintaro Kanemura

The Great Wojo d. Gypsy Joe (Retains W*NG Top Contender)

Mongolian Mauler d. Fantasma

 

 

FMW EXCESS 1991 - Korakuen Hall

Atsushi Onita and Tarzan Goto d. Samson Fuyuki and Tiger Jeet Singh in a Strap Match

The Sheik d. Masashi Aoyagi (Retains FMW Braa Knuckle)

Akitoshi Saito, Mr. Pogo, Yukihiro Kanemura d. Sabu, Hisakatsu Oya, Ricky Fuji

The Gladiator and Big Titan d. Goro Tsurumi and Sambo Asako (Retains FMW Brass Knuckles Tag)

Combat Toyoda d. Crusher Maedomari

Dynamite Kansai d. Bad Nurse Nakamura

 

 

PWFG Spring Tour Day #8 - Battle Sphere Tokyo

Umanosuke Ueda, Masakatsu Funaki, Nohuhiko Takada d. Slaman Hashimikov, Victor Zangiev, Yoshiaki Fujiwara

Tarzan Goto and Dan Severn d. Katsumi Usuda and Tatsuo Nakano

Yoji Anjo, Daisuke Ikeda, Mark Starr Ryuma Go, Yuki Ishikawa, Minoru Suzuki

Hiromitsu Kanehara d. Glen Jacobs

 

 

ULL Front Of War Lines 1991 - Saitama

Gran Hamada and Masa Michinoku d. Gedo and Jado (Retains UWF Intercontinental Tag)

Dan Kroffat d. Hayato Nanjyo

Too Cold Scorpio and Misterioso d. Norio Honaga and Piloto Suicida

Monkey Magic Wakita d. Ricky Fuji

Richard Slinger d. Masao Orihara

Jerry Lynn d. Yukihido Ueno

Bestia Salvaje d. The Lightning Kid

 

 

Mexico:

 

CMLL Super Viernes - Acapulco

El Canek d. Tony Arce (Retains NWA World Middleweight)

Cien Caras d. Konan (Retains CMLL World Heavyweight)

El Dandy d. Rayo De Jalisco Jr. (Retains CMLL World Light Heavyweight)

Blue Demon Jr. d. Ringo Mendoza (Retains NWA World Welterweight)

Dr. Wagner Jr. d. Perro Aguayo (Retains CMLL World Middleweight)

La Fiera d. Sangre Chicana (Retains Mexcan National Heavyweight)

Angel Azteca d. Universo 2000 (Retains NWA World Light Heavyweight)

Mascara Ano 2000 and Vampiro Casanova d. Mano Negro and Mascara Sagrada

Atlantis, Guerrero de la Muerte, Furor d. Jerry , Kung Fu, Arkangel de la Muerte

Kato Kung Lee, Mocho Cota, Felino d. Villano III, Gran Markus Jr., El Hijo del Gladiator (Retains Mexican National Trios)

Lizmark, Vulcano, Miguelito Perez d. Pierroth, Emilio Charles Jr. MS-1

Kamala and Pirata Morgan d. Apolo Dantes and Americo Rocca

Fuerza Guerrera, El Pantera, Lynx d. Super Raton, Super Pinocho, Super Muneco

KAORU d. Lady Apache

La Monstra and Mima Shimoda d. Xochitl Hamada and Cynthia Moreno

Bull Nakano d. Sirenita

Halcon Negro d. Onita Jr.

 

 

UWA - Puebla

Mil Mascaras, Tinielblas, The Killer d. El Signo, Super Astro, Negro Casas

Villano IV d. Blue Panther (Retains UWA World Lightweight)

Los Brazos d. Villano I and Villano V

Tortuguillo Krateka II d. Babe Face

Transformer d. Tortuguillo Karateka IV (Retains UWA World Welterweight)

Enrique Vera, Black Terry, Jose Luis Feliciano d. Seminarista, Tinielblas Jr., Black Man (Wins UWA World Trios)

Miss Janeth d. Zuleyma (Retains UWA World Womens)

Martha Villalobos d, Marcela

Volador d. Kokina Maximus

Fantasma d. Samoan Savage

 

 

WWA Mexico Alarma Roja - Arena Lopez Mateos

Jaque Marte d. Mil Mascaras (Wins WWA World Light Heavyweight)

Villano I d. Villano V (Wins WWA World Heavyweight)

Villano IV d. Super Astro (Wins WWA World Lightweight)

Negro Casas, Fishman, Rey Misterio Sr. d. Brazo de Plato, Negro Navarro, Babe Face

Ultraman 2000 and Volador d. El Mercenarios

Mondo Guerrero d. Colibri

El Sanguinario d. Mercenario I

 

 

England:

 

BWF GrappleFest 1991 - Bedworth Civic Hall

Tony St. Clair d. Giant Haystacks

Marty Jones and Kendo Nagasaki d. Steven Regal and Sid Cooper

Les Thornton d. Johnny Saint

Brian Maxine d. Ben McCoy

Steve Casey d. Skull Murphy in a Cage Match

Dave Finlay d. Johnny South by DQ

Jackie Pallo Jr. d. Danny Boy Collins

 

 

PPUK New Dawn - Andover Leisure Centre

Brian Maxine d. Marty Jones (Retains PPUK World Heavyweight)

Kashmir Singh, Lee Bronson, Ian McGregor d. Ricky Knight, Steve Casey, Sid Cooper

Johnny Saint and Jackie Pallo Jr. d. Steve Grey and Tom Tyrone

Ben McCoy d. Bearcat Brody

Jon Ritche drew Chris Curtis Time Limit Draw

Johnny Saint d. Drew McDonald

Johnny Kidd d. Andre Baker (Retains PPUK Arena)

Karl McGrath d. Eddie Riley

Adrian Finch and Karl Krammer d. Steve Lynskey and Barry Douglas

 

 

JPUK Passing The Torch - Norwich

Steve Grey, Marty Jones, Big Daddy d. Greg Valentine, Ricky Knight, Butcher Bond

Sid Cooper d. Ian McGregor

Alan Kilby d. Eddie Riley

Mal Sander d. Dave Adams

Robbie Brookside and Doc Dean d. Johnny Kidd and Chris Curtis

Dave Duran and Crusher Mason d. Steve Prince and Barry Douglas

Karl McGrath d. Keith Myatt

 

 

ASW Suicide Solution - Birmingham

Chic Cullen and Pat Roach d. Alan Kilby and Giant Warrior

David Taylor d. Pete Roberts

Giant Haystacks d. Dave Duran

Butcher Bond d. Crusher Mason

Eddie Riley, Lee Bronson, Steve Morocco d. Owen Hart, Karl Krammer, Kashmir Singh

 

 

 

 

Germany:

 

CWA Black And White 1991 - Warsaw

Bruiser Mastino, Giant Haystacks, Rambo d. Ulf Herman, Johnny Angel, Love Machine

Colonel Brody d. Mal Sanders

David Taylor d. Cannoball Grizzly

Franz Schumann and Mile Zrno d. Primo Carnera and Barbarian (Retains CWA World Tag)

Dynamite Smith d. Larry Cameron (Retains CWA Intercontinental Heavyweight)

Keith Myatt and Kurrgan d. Jason Cross and George Takano

 

 

 

Next Issue:

 

Ricky Steamboat: Breathes Fire Back Into The WWF

Konnan: Mexico's Breakout Star

Norman The Lunatic: Making WCW His Asylum

News And Notes

Promotional Analysis

Arena Reports

[PWI The Magazine]

PWI The Magazine: April 1991 Edition

 

 

 

 

 

Contents:

Wrestlemania 7 Recap

Ted Dibiase: Shedding The Million Dollar Man

Rick Rude: A Ravishing Free Agent

Lex Luger: Why, Lex?? Why??

Promotional Analysis

Arena Reports

 

 

 

Rick Rude: A Ravishing Free Agent

 

 

Last seen in the WWF at Summerslam, "Ravishing" Rick Rude hasn't been seen on national television in close to six months. That doesn't mean that Rude is slowing down. In fact, in 1991 alone, Rude has wrestled in 24 matches - winning 20 of them, across 3 different companies. While he did have a long and distinguished career within the WWF, many sources seem to think it's time for Rude to slow down and take a break.

 

It's something that the 33 year old doesn't agree with.

 

"Old?? I am not old, by any means. Slow down?? Absolutley not. I am out to show the WWF what they could have had. I am a top talent in this industry, and the WWF toss me aside like yesterday's garbage. I am not garbage!! I was held down in the WWF. I was told I wasn't worthy of holding the top title. You see, people were scared of me there. I can out work them. I can out talk them. They don't want anyone to mess with the golden goose!! Well, I am the golden goose!!!"

 

Rick Rude is working to change the perception that he is winding down, and has had some stellar matches in the USWA, mainly teaming with former WWF star Paul Orndorff, in their feud with Jerry Lawler and Ricky Morton. Additionally, in Puerto Rico, he is having stellar matches with Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat in WWC.

 

What's next for Rude?

 

"Listen, if WWF wants to come sniveling back to me, for the right amount of money, I could see myself back there. But, they better back a Brinks truck up to my doorstep. WCW has some intriguing matchups, and I am eager to show some of those guys that I am the most Ravishing man in the business. Japan is an option as well. New Japan and All Japan are both the industry leaders in wrestling, and I want to prove I am the best. Wherever I end up, know one thing - I will be a rich man. Filthy rich."

 

 

 

 

Lex Luger: Why, Lex?? Why??

 

 

Lex Luger and Sting were best friends and business partners, but now thanks to the actions of Luger, they are once again mortal enemies. Their relationship dates back many years, and has had it's highs and lows, but now many people are saying it's fractured beyond repair. Going into 1991, they were riding high, with Sting as the WCW Heavyweight Champion and Luger as the WCW US Heavyweight Champion. They were at the very top of WCW. But, slowly an underlying jealousy slowly eroded that relationship. But, why??

 

"Why?? What a stupid question to ask. Let me ask you something. What would you think, if you are in a team and you do all the work. You are the one that is putting their body at stake. But, when the dust settles, it's your partner that gets all the glory?? You'd be mad too, right?" Luger told a reporter.

 

Indeed, after a fantastic match between Luger and Sting where they defeated The Enforcers (Arn Anderson and Larry Zybszko), Luger was left a bloody mess, and it was Sting who got the pinfall. After the match, Luger began to argue with Sting, even though they were victorious. Cooler heads seamed to prevail, and they agreed to shake hands. However, when Sting turned away from Luger, Lex kicked Sting in the groin and began to ruthlessly attack his former friend.

 

"Sting, he get's the glory, but I get the shaft. I am tired of getting the shaft from the WCW, the fans, and Sting. You see, Sting will be your friend, as long as you are underneath him. He tried to tell me to be happy and settle - I am the US Champion. But, I don't settle. My goals are the Heavyweight Championship and the money that comes with it. Sting tried to keep me from the title that I deserve!!! Well, it's time that Lex Luger takes what is mine!!!"

 

 

 

 

 

Promotional Analysis

 

 

WWF:

 

- Randy Savage and Smash have both reportedly agreed to extensions with the company.

- The Ultimate Warrior defended the WWF Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania 7 in what is said to be one of the better matches so far in 1991.

- Jake "The Snake" Roberts defeated Mr. Perfect at Wresltemania 7, and won the WWF Intercontinental Championship.

- The Hart Foundation defeated The Legion Of Doom at Wrestlemania 7, and retained the WWF Tag Team Championships.

 

- Top 5:

1. The Ultimate Warrior - WWF Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Jake "The Snake" Roberts - WWF Intercontinental Champion (LR: NR)

3. Sgt. Slaughter(LR: NR)

4. Hulk Hogan (LR: 3)

5. Ted Dibiase (LR: NR)

 

 

WCW:

 

- Sting defended the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Ric Flair at the Tokyo Dome Show.

- Lex Luger defended the WCW US Heavyweight Title four times during the month of March. He defeated Ricky Morton twice, as well as defeating Barry Windham twice. One of the matches against Windham was in a Cage match, which has garnered praise for it's brutality.

- The Lightning Express (Brad Armstrong and Tim Horner) won the WCW World Tag Team Championships at the WCW Tokyo Dome show when they defeated Doom. They then successfully defended their titles against The Fabulous Freebirds at a recent taping.

- Z-Man defended his WCW Television Championship in a match against Michael Wallstreet.

- Your New Heroes (Buddy Landel and Rip Rogers) defended their WCW United States Tag Team Titles against The Young Pistols at the WCW Tokyo Dome show, and they defeated The Renegade Warriors twice during the month.

 

- Top 5:

1. Sting - WCW World Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Lex Luger - WCW US Heavyweight Champion (LR: 2)

3. Barry Windham (LR: NR)

4. Z-Man - WCW Television Champion (LR: 5)

5. Norman The Lunatic (LR: NR)

 

 

NJPW:

 

- Tatsumi Fujinami defended his IWGP World Heavyweight Title twice during the month. He defeated Yoshiaki Yatsu at the NJPW Tokyo Dome Show and then successfully defended his title against Animal Hamaguchi.

- Jushin Thunder Liger defended the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title against Mark Rocco during the March tour.

- Kiyoshi Tamura defeated Kazuo Yamazaki in the finals of The Young Lion Tournament at the Tokyo Dome Show, and won the Young Lion Cup.

 

- Top 5:

1. Tatsumi Fujinami - IWGP World Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Jushin Thunder Liger - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion (LR: 2)

3. Kiyoshi Tamura - Young Lion Cup Champion (LR: NR)

4. Animal Hamaguchi (LR: NR)

5. Antonio Inoki (LR: NR)

 

 

 

AJPW:

 

- Stan Hansen defended the AJPW Triple Crown Title twice during the month. He defeated Abdullah The Butcher at Heart Of Champions 1991. He then went on to defeat Johnny Ace at Japanese War 1991.

- The Miracle Violence Connection defended the AJPW Unified World tag Team Titles twice. They defeated Jumbo Tsuruta and Giant Baba at Heart Of Champions 1991 and then defeated Doug Furnas and Dan Kroffat at All Japanese War 1991.

- Tsuyoshi Kikuchi defended the AJPW Television Title twice. He defeated Johnny Smith at Heart Of Champions and then defeated Dan Spivey at All Japanese War 1991.

- Johnny Ace and Kenta Kobashi defended the AJPW All Asia Tag Team Titles twice during the month of March. They defeated Tom Zenk and Jackie Fulton at Heart Of Champions 1991 and then they defeated The Fantastics during the AJPW March Tour.

 

- Top 5:

1. Stan Hansen - AJPW Triple Crown Champion (LR: 1)

2. Abdullah The Butcher (LR: NR)

3. Rusher Kimura (LR: NR)

4. Jumbo Tsuruta (LR: 3)

5. Tsuyoshi Kikuchi - AJPW Television Champion (LR: 5)

 

 

 

UWF:

 

- None of the UWF Titles were defended during the month of March.

 

- Top 5:

1. Wild Bill Irwin - UWF American Champion (LR: 1)

2. Rip Oliver - Sportschannel Television Champion (LR: 2)

3. Tully Blanchard (LR: 3)

4. Greg Valentine (LR: NR)

5. Kevin Von Erich (LR: NR)

 

 

USWA:

 

- Danny Davis defeated Eddie Gilbert and won the USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship. Gilbert had been the champion since October 1990.

- Darkness Rising (Tony Falk and Chris Champion) defeated The Dirty White Boy and Doug Gilbert and won the USWA World Tag Team Championships. Unfortunately, Tony Falk suffered a Compound Maxillary Fracture during the match, and will be out for the next year. The USWA World Tag Team Championships are now vacant.

 

- Top 5:

1. Terry Funk - USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Danny Davis - USWA Southern Heavyweight Champion (LR: NR)

3. Jerry Lawler (LR: NR)

4. Rick Rude (LR: NR)

5. Dr. X (LR: NR)

 

 

 

 

Wrestlemania 7 - Recap

 

 

Wrestlemania 7 is in the books, and many across the industry are hailing the event as one of the best Wrestlemania's to date. While the Golden Standard, Wrestlemania 3, was held in the Pontiac Silverdome, Wrestlemania 7 was held in Cajun Country, taking place at the Louisianna Superdome in front of 64 thousand fans.

 

On paper, the card headlined by The Ultimate Warrior vs. Sgt. Slaughter and Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage, the show promised some big matches, and the WWF didn't disappoint with the in ring action.

 

In a rematch of Wrestlemania 5, when the Mega Powers exploded, Hulk Hogan defeated Randy Savage in a match that many critics are hailing as the match of the century, surpassing the classic Savage-Ricky Steamboat match from Wrestlemania 3. Going close to 25 minutes, the match went back and forth.

 

After Randy Savage reversed an attempted throw into the steel steps, Savage looked to have the decided advantage late in the match. After connecting with 5 straight Elbow Drops, Savage attempted a 6th, and Hogan managed to move out of the way and Hulk Up, and ended the match with a Big Boot followed by a Leg Drop for the win. After the match, both men showed their mutual respect for each other and hugged in the middle of the ring. It is yet to be seen how this match will shape both men going forward, but we do know that Randy Savage signed a multi-year deal with the company shortly before the match took place.

 

In a match shown before the official start of the show, Tugboat defeated The Brooklyn Brawler.

 

The show started with a tribute to the troops overseas, followed by Aretha Franklin singing America The Beautiful. Vince McMahon, Bobby The Brain Heenan, and Gorilla Monsoon welcomed the fans to the action.

 

The show kicked off with an exciting 6-man match as Hacksaw Jim Duggan and The Rockers defeated Virgil and Demolition, after a Running Clothesline by Duggan to Virgil.

 

We then went backstage where Willie Nelson interviewed The Ultimate Warrior ahead of his match against Sgt. Slaughter. The ever colorful Warrior was donned in red, white, and blue colored ace paint and trunks.

 

Mean Gene Okerlund then interviewed Earthquake and The Big Bossman before their match against The Texas Tornado and Nikolai Volkoff.

 

Earthquake and Bossman made quick work of Volkoff and Tornado, and won after a Bossman Slam to Volkoff.

 

Ted Dibiase, who wasn't booked on the show, interviewed Randy Savage backstage, and Savage kept insulting Dibiase while talking about how focused he was on his match with Hogan.

 

Rick Martel then had a match against Jimmy Snuka. The match was set up after Martel called Snuka a smelly savage on an episode of The Brother Love Show. Martel won the match after he nailed Snuka with Arrogance.

 

Sean Mooney then interviewed The Hart Foundation to talk about their Cage Match against The Legion Of Doom, and afterwards Gene Okerlund interviewed The Legion Of Doom.

 

Before The Hart Foundation - Legion Of Doom Cage Match, it was announced that victory could occur by pinfall, which was a departure from what had been said leading up to the match.

 

The Hart Foundation retained the WWF Tag Championships in a Cage Match against the Legion Of Doom after a Hart Attack to Hawk. Where the Legion Of Doom go from here is a mystery.

 

After the match, as the ring crew disassembled the cage, John Madden interviewed The Undertaker and Paul Bearer in a highly comedic segment. Tito Santana was interviewed by Sean Mooney to discuss his upcoming match with The Undertaker.

 

The Undertaker defeated Tito Santana by DQ, after Santana grew tired of Paul Bearer's antics on the outside and attacked Bearer and stole the mysterious urn and in a fit of rage nailed the Deadman with it. It didn't seem to phase The Undertaker, who picked up the win, and then ended up giving Santana a Tombstone Piledriver for the win.

 

Roddy Piper hosted a Piper's Pit with Boyz II Men, which The Genius tried to interupt. The R & B Group ended up attacking The Genius to the delight of the crowd.

 

Gene Okerlund interviewed Jake The Snake Roberts ahead of his match with Mr. Perfect, while Ted Dibiase interviewed Mr. Perfect.

 

Jake The Snake Roberts won the IC belt after an impressive match with Perfect, after he reversed a Perfect Plex and connected with a DDT.

 

Hulk Hogan was then interviewed by celebrity interviewer Jonathan Taylor Thomas.

 

Hogan defeated Randy Savage in a classic match, as we detailed earlier.

 

Then it was time for the main event. WWF Champion The Ultimate Warrior made his way down to the ring to the deafing applause of the crowd, then the US turncoat Sgt. Slaughter came down with Gen. Adan and The Nasty Boys in tow.

 

Slaughter controlled most of the match, thanks in part to the help of his faction. At around the 15 minute mark, it looked like all was lost for Warrior. Then Roddy Piper came down to the ring with a chair and chased the Nasty Boys to the back.

 

This distraction helped Warrior gain the advantage, and ultimately the win. As the Red, White, and Blue confetti rain down on the Ultimate Warrior, Sgt. Slaughter made it known that he now has his eyes squarely on The Hot Rod.

 

 

 

Ted Dibiase - Shedding The Million Dollar Man

 

 

Long known to fans as the villanous Million Dollar Man, Ted Dibiase recently started to view his wealth, his spirituality, and his life differently.

 

"Fans see The Million Dollar Man, and think that's an easy life to lead." Dibiase told us in a telephone interview.

 

Indeed, it appeared The Million Dollar Man had it all. The money. The fame. The cars. The mansions. The Million Dollar Man made his WWF debut in 1987, and quickly rose to the top of the food chain within the company. His feud with Hulk Hogan, and his subsequent purchasing of the WWF Heavyweight Championship will go down in WWF history, and it led to the tournament at Wrestlemanie 4 which saw Randy Savage crowned champion.

 

But, people might not know that Ted Dibiase, the man who portrayed The Million Dollar man actually made his WWF debut back in the late 70's and was cheered by fans. Dibiase also had a great career in the Mid South territory where he was equally loved and hated by the fans.

 

"Living as The Million Dollar Man took it's toll on me. While I gained all this fame and could have anything I wanted, Ted Dibiase was slowly dying. My home life suffered. My soul suffered."

 

At the beginning of 1991, as his home life was crumbling around him, Dibiase made a promise to himself.

 

"Something needed to change. I needed to change."

 

In a rare glimpse into his personal life, Dibiase shared that his marriage was suffering due to the lifestyle that came with being The Million Dollar Man.

 

"Melanie, my wife, sat me down with our sons and laid it out for me. Either I change my ways, or I leave. The next morning I went to church with my wife and I found God. It's the greatest blessing of my life that she did that."

 

With a newfound outlook on life, Dibiase would return to the squared circle, a changed man. On an episode of Superstars, Randy Savage and Sgt. Slaughter attacked Roddy Piper, and Dibiase felt convicted to do something.

 

"Actions speak louder than words, so when I saw Roddy being beaten, I knew it was time to put some actions behind his words."

 

Dibiase saved Piper from a beatdown and the next week, teamed with the Hot Rod to take on Sgt Slaughter and Savage. However, Dibiase wants to shed the image of being The Million Dollar Man.

 

"The Million Dollar was apart of my life. A great part of my life. But, it's time to put him to bed, and lead a greater and better life as Ted Dibiase."

 

 

 

USA:

 

 

WWF Superstars - Joe Louis Arena

Hulk Hogan and Ted Dibiase d. Earhquake and Rick Martel

Sgt. Slaighter d. Brian Costello

Randy Savage d. Dan Davis

Big Bossman, Shane Douglas, Virgil d. Jim Duggan and The Rockers

The Warlord d. The Texas Tornado

Dino Bravo d. Jim Powers

 

 

WCW Japan Supershow 1991 - Tokyo Dome

Sting d. Ric Flair (Retains NWA World Heavyweight)

Lex Luger d. Ricky Morton (Retains WCW US Heavyweight)

Big Van Vader and Barry Windham d. Bobby Eaton and Harley Race

The Lightning Express d. The Skyscrapers (Retains WCW World Tag)

Junkyard Dog d. Diamond Dallas Page

Tommy Rich, Dustin Rhodes, Ranger Ross d. Terry Taylor and Doom

El Gigante d. Pez Whatley

Rip Rogers and Buddy Landel d. The Young Pistols (Retains US Tag)

The Juicer d. Owen Hart

 

 

UWF Fury Hour - Reseda Country Club

Andre The Giant and Billy Jack Haynes d. Tully Blanchard and Bam Bam Bigelow

Ivan Putski, The Angel Of Death, Jules Strongbow d. Don Muraco, Buddy Rose, Col. DeBeers

Greg Valentine d. Chief Jay Strongbow Jr.

Dr. Death Steve Williams d. Tom Brandi

Afa The Wild Samoan d. Big Scott Hall by DQ

 

 

LMLW Last Gasp 1 - Canton National Guard Armory

Luna Vachon d. Candi Devine (Retains LMLW World)

Penelope Paradise d. Malia Hosaka (Retains LMLW Florida)

La Tigresa d. Rockin' Robin (Wins LMLW International)

Heidi Lee Morgan d. Misty Blue (Retains NWA World Womens)

Bambi d. Taylor Made (Retains WWoW Television)

Debbie Combs d. Harley Saito

Kat LeRoux d. Molly McShane

Tina Moretti d. Amy Lee

 

 

USWA Championship Wrestling (Taping #1) - Baton Rouge

Ricky Steamboat and Jerry Lawler d. Terry Funk and Bill Dundee

Bam Bam Bigelow and Steve Keirn d. Eddie Gilbert and Danny Davis

Rick Rude, Paul Orndorff, Dr. Tom Prichard d. Jimmy Valaint, Bart Sawyer, Black Magic

Larry Zbyszko d. John Kronus

Dr. X d. California Stud

 

 

Ladies Championship Wrestling - Wayne Ford Civic League

Susan Sexton d. Judy Martin (Retains LPWA World)

Wendi Richter and Candi Devine d. Madusa Miceli and Bad Girl

Rockin' Robin d. Denise Storm

Susan Green d. Harley Saito

Reggie Bennett d. Malia Hosaka

 

 

PNW Caged Ambition - Wyoming

Steve Doll d. CW Bergstrom - Cage Match (Retains NWA Pacific Northwest Weavyweight)

Al Madril d. Jesse Barr

Bart Sawyer, Mike Miller, The Grappler d. The Equalizer and The Harris Brothers

John Rambo and Scott Norton d. Brad Anderson and Scotty The Body

 

 

IWCCW Final Appeal - Bank St. Armory

King Kong Bundy d. Tony Atlas

The Honky Tonk Man d. The Tazmaniac

Tony Rumble d. Vic Steamboat

Zap d. Joe Savoldi

The Undertakers d. Rey Odyssey and TD Madison

 

 

ECWA East Coast Wrestling Association - Caesar Rodney High School

Steve Doll d. Ron Garvin (Retains ECWA Heavyweight)

Nord The Barbarian d. David Isley

Ice Train d. The Cheetah Master (Retains ECWA Mid Atlantic)

Shinobi d. Frankie Lancaster

The Moondogs d. Lance Diamond and Curtis Thompson (Retains ECWA Tag)

 

 

TWF Supercard - Denim and Diamonds San Antonio

Kevin Von Erich d. Abdullah The Butcher (Retains TWF Texas Heavyweight)

Chris Adams d. Al Perez

One Man Gang and The Great Kabuki d. Action Jackson and Brian Adias (Retains TWF Tag)

Iceman King Parsons, Terry Gordy, Ricky Vaughn d. Jerry Lawler, Manny Fernandez, The Angel Of Death

Bill Irwin d. Stevie Ray

 

 

Windy City Wrestling (Taping #1) - Wayne Ford Civic League

Maxx Payne and Chris Adams d. Psycho and Ripper Manson

Hurricane Smith, Mike Antony, Mike Samson d. Bill Irwin and The Texas Hangmen

Shinobi d. Madd Maxx

Wayne Bloom d. Curtis Thompson

 

 

TWA Hazard - Original Sports Bar

DC Drake d. Abdullah The Butcher (Retains TWA Championship)

Brian Pillman and Kevin Sullivan d. Rocky Johnson and Bill Kazmaier by DQ

Don Muraco d. Mr. Sandman

Eddie Gilbert d. Cactus Jack

Pete Doherty and Mafioso Mastino d. Samurai Warrior and Dr. Tom Prichard

King Kaluha d. Bad Crew #1

Steve Keirn d. Skull von Crush

Bobo Brazil Jr. d. Larry Winters

 

 

SAPW - Championship Wrestling From Carolina (Taping #1) - Caesar Rodney High School

Wahoo McDaniel and Paul Jones d. Butch Reed and Manny Fernandez

Big John Studd d. Bad Crew #2

Brian Blair d. Hollywood Bob Holly

Ivan Koloff d. The Wall

Gorgeous George III and Samurai Warrior d. The Original Midnight Express

 

 

PWA Self Destruction - Wayne Ford Civic League

Baron von Raschke d. The Golden Bear (Retains PWA Heavyweight)

Iron Mike Sharpe and Mike Antony d. The Top Guns (Retains PWA Tag)

Ken Patera and Charlie Norris d. Butch Reed and Hurricane Smith by DQ

Jerry Lynn d. The Lightning Kid (Wins PWA Light Heavyweight)

 

 

ACW Battle Lines 1991 - Caesar Rodney High School

Don Kernodle d. Big John Studd (Retains ACW Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight)

Tommy Angel and Bad Crew #1 d. Rip Rogers and Samu

Sam Houston and Nailz d. Gene Ligon and David Isley (Retains ACW Mid-Atlantic Tag)

Doug Somers d. Riki Nelson

Joe Cruz d. Rocky King

 

 

AllStar All-Star Wrestling - Fall River PAL

Kevin Sullivan d. Shinobi

Wendi Richter d. Susan Sexton

Tommy Rich d. Shane Douglas

Tiny Lister d. Mike Enos by DQ

Jason Knight d. Fury

 

 

MEWF Army Of One

Nikolai Volkoff d. Mike Rotundo

Don Kernodle d. Joe Cruz

Nelson Royal d. Bobby Blaze

Danny Davis d. Rikki Nelson (Wins MEWF Heavyweight)

Nailz d. Frankie Lancaster

 

 

WWA-NJ Flaming Youth 1991 - Original Sports Bar

Rocky Johnson d. Skull von Crush (Retains WWA New Jersey Heavyweight)

Jason Knight d. Chris Candido by DQ

JT Smith d. Larry Sharpe

Tony Stetson and Mr. Sandman d. Bobo Brazil Jr. and Billy Black

Pain and Agony d. Spider and Larry Winters (Retains WWA Tag Team)

Abuddah Singh d. Morgus The Maniac

 

 

PWF Downfall - Canton National Guard

Dick Slater d. Sting

John Tatum d. Steve Keirn (Retains PWF Florida)

Jimmy Backlund d. Tim Horner (Retains PWF Light Heavyweight)

Austin Idol and Tommy Lane d. Bugsy McGraw and King Cobra (Retains PWF Florida Tag)

Brian Blair d. Denny Brown - I Quit Match

Chris Champion and Mike Moore d. The Master Blaster and Lou Perez

Mark Starr d. The Terminator

 

 

SSW All For One - Canton National Guard Armory

The One Man Gang d. The Colorado Kid (Retains SSW Heavyweight)

Brian Pillman d. GQ Stratus

Robert Fuller, Dr. Tom Prichard, Mike Samson d. Danny Davis, Ice Train, Dark Patriot

Joel Deaton and Beau James d. Stan Lee and Eddie Golden by Countout

 

 

ICWA Iron - Canton National Guard Armory

Rocky Johnson and Nightmare Freddy d. Adrian Street and Dennis Condrey (Retains ICWA Tag)

Pat Tanaka d. Rob Van Dam

Steve Doll and Rocky King d. The Dirty White Boy and Ron Slinker

Jeff Jarrett d. Tex Slazenger

Crash The Terminator d. Hurricane Walker

 

 

IWF Brutal Vengeance - Canton National Guard Armory

Blackjack Mulligan d. Don Kernodle (Retains IWF Television)

Robert Fuller d. Jmmy Golden

Greg Valentine and Jeff Jarrett d. Hector Guerrero and Rob Van Dam

Denny Brown and Chris Champion d. Mike Moore and Mondo Kleen

The Big Till d. Kip Winchester

 

 

ASCW Hostility 1 - Wayne Ford Civic League

SD Jones and Mike Antony d. Buddy Rose and Ripper Manson

Jules Strongbow d. Ron Bass

Big Scott Hall d. Big Tilly

Austin Idol d, Cactus Jack Manson

The Dirty White Boy d. Sunny Beach

Brian Costello d. Larry Power

Jose Luis Rivera d. David Power

 

 

Puerto Rico:

 

WWC Superestrellas - Trinidad Jean Pierre Complex

Greg Valentine d. Ricky Steamboat (Retains WWC Universal Heavyweight)

Carlos Colon and Tito Santana d. Action Jackson and Zeus

Invader #1 and Los Super Medicos d. Doink The Clown, Chicky Starr, Ron Starr

Big Scott Hall d. Ray Gonzales (Retains WWC Television)

Wendi Richter d. Denise Storm (Retains WWC Womens)

Susan Sexton d. La Tigresa

The Samoan Swat Team d. Sweet Brown Sugar and Leo Burke

 

 

 

Canada:

 

WFWA Main Event Wrestling - Bumpers Bar Alberta

Bad News Allen and Don Callis d. Gerry Morrow and Bob Brown

The Great Gama d. Ben Bassarab

Rick Martel d. Otis Appolo

Baron von Raschke d. Shane Sewell

Kerry Brown and Demolition Hux d. Gary Albright and Gene Swan

 

 

CNWA TV - Bumpers Bar Alberta

Demolition Hux and Bob Brown d. Gama Singh and Johnny Smith

Les Thornton and Billy Robinson d. Ed Moretti and Chris Jericho by DQ

Jason Anderson d. Bobby Clancy

Demolition Blast d. Black Abyss by DQ

Black Dragon d. Carl Ouellet

 

 

GPW Wrestlepocalypse 1991 - Exhibition Park

Bad News Allen d. Leo Burke (Retains AGPW International Heavyweight)

The Cuban Commandos d. Bill Kazmaier and Ron Starr

The Great Gama d. EZ Ryder

Demolition Hux d. Chi Chi Cruz

Nitron and Frank Blues d. Jason Helton and Shane Sewell (Retains AGPW North American Tag)

 

 

 

Japan:

 

NJPW Tokyo Dome Super Show 1991 - Tokyo Dome

Tatsumi Fujinami d. Yohiaki Yatsu (Retains IWGP World Heavyweight)

Big Van Vader, Super Strong Machine, Animal Hamaguchi d. Keji Mutoh, Kengo Kimura, Hiroshi Hase

Antonio Inoki, Shinya Hashimoto, Seji Sakaguchi d. Tatsutoshi Goto, Kuniaki Kobayashi, Shiro Koshinaka

Kiyoshi Tamura d. Kazuo Yamazaki (Wins Young Lion Cup)

Kiyoshi Tamura d. Wild Pegasus

Akira Nogami and Takashi Iizuka d. El Texano and Black Tiger III

Wellington Wilkins Jr. d. Kensuke Sasaki

Kazuo Yamazaki d. Mike Enos

Kiyoshi Tamura d. Yoshihiro Asai

Wild Pegasus d. Michiyshi Ohara

Santanico and Mark Rocco d. Stan Lane and Norio Honaga

 

 

AJPW All Japanese War 1991 - Shizuoka City

Stan Hansen d. Johnny Ace (Retains AJPW Triple Crown)

Jumbo Tsuruta d. Abdullah The Butcher

The Miracle Violence Connection d. Doug Furnas and Dan Kroffat (Retains AJPW Unified World Tag)

The Dynamite Kid d. Jim Brunzell

Tsuyoshi Kikuchi d. Dan Spivey (Retains AJPW Television)

Giant Kimala, Toshiaki Kawada, Akira Taue d. Mitsuo Momota and The Fantastics

Yoshinari Ogawa and The Funk Brothers d. Mighty Inoue, Fire Cat, Rex King

Kenta Kobashi and Johnny Smith d. Richard Slinger and Al Perez

Giant Warrior and The Skywalker d. The Renegade Warriors

 

 

AJW Wrestling Queendom - Chiba Bridge Arena

Akira Holuto d. Jaguar Yokota (Retains AJW Junior)

Manami Toyota d. Madusa Micelli (Retains All Pacific)

Mayumi Ozaki d. Cooga (Retains AJW Singles)

Aja Kong and Bison Kimura d. Reggie Bennett and Debbie Malenko (Retains WWWA World Tag)

Cutie Suzuki, Sakie Hasegawa, Kyoko Inoue d. Shinobu Kandori, Miki Hanada, Kumiko Maekawa

Bat Yoshinaga d. Toshiyo Yamada (Retains IWA Womens World)

Takako Iniue and Etsuko Mita d. Kaoru Ito and Tomoko Watanabe

 

 

SWS March Tour Day #8 - Shinjuku FACE Kanto

Genichiro Tenryu d. Dory Funk Jr.

The Great Kabuki, Ashura Hara, Nobuhiko Takada d. Masakatsu and The Takano Brothers

Naoki Sano, Goro Tsurumi, Johnny Ace d. Koji Kitao, Hiromichi Fuyuki, Hisakatsu Oya

Kendo Nagasaki and Dan Kroffat d. Isao Takagi and Don Arakawa

Rochester Roadblock and Killer Tim Brooks d. Tatsumi Kitahara and Giant Goliath

 

 

UWFi Bushido 3 - Okayama

Salman Hashimikov d. Bob Backlund (Retains Pro-Wrestling World Heavyweight)

Gary Albright d. Naoki Sano

Nobuhiko Takada and Koji Kitao d. Bad News Allen and Dan Severn

Victor Zangiev d. Tatsutoshi Goto

Shunji Takano d. Masashi Aoyagi

Billy Robinson and Yoji Anjo d. Masahito Kakihara and Koki Kitahara

Samson Fuyuki d. Tatsuo Nakano

Isao Takagi d. Ryogaku Wada

Super Delfin d. Hiromitsu Kanehara

 

 

W*NG Freedom Of Golden 1991 - Yokohama

Tarzan Goto d. Akitoshi Saito

Mr. Pogo and Gypsy Joe d. The Headhunters

Tugboat Taylor d. Mitsuhiro Matsunaga

The Great Wojo d. Kintaro Kanemura (Retains W*NG Top Contender)

Fishman d. Fantasma

 

 

FMW Spring Tour Day #3 - Chiba

Umanosuke Ueda d. Sabu

Atsushi Onita, Tarzan Goto, Masahi Aoyagi d. Mr. Pogo, Dr. Luther, Horace Boulder

Mayumi Ozaki d. Crusher Maedomari

Megumi Kudo and Combat Toyoda d. Dynamite Kansai and Bad Nurse Nakamura

Big Titan, Hayato Nanjyo, Battle Ranger d. Sambo Asako, Akitoshi Saito, Yukihiro Kanemura

Ricky Fuji d. Amigo Ultra (Wins FMW Independent World Jr. Heavyweight)

 

 

PWFG Silence Of Killers 1991 - Saitama Kanto

Masakatsu Funaki d. Minoru Suzuki (Retains PWFG Openweight)

Yoshiaki Fujiwara and Victor Zangiev d. Dan Severn and Salman Hahimikov

Nobuhiko Takada d. Hiromitsu Kanehara

Yoshihiro Takayama, Minoru Tanaka, Shoichi Funaki d. Yuki Ishikawa, Daisuke Ikeda, Mark Starr

Ryuma Go d. Glen Jacobs

 

 

ULL Fugitive Dome Battle 1991 - Chiba

Gran Hamada d. Dan Kroffat (Retains UWF Super Middleweight)

Too Cold Scorpio and Misterioso d. Piloto Suicida and Jerry Lynn

Masa Michinoku d. Richard Slinger

Monkey Magic Makita d. The Lightning Kid

Bulldog Punish KT d. Masao Orihara

 

 

 

Mexico:

 

CMLL Homenaje A Slavador Lutteroth - Arena Coliseo Monterrey

El Canek d. Konnan (Retains NWA World Middleweight)

El Dandy d. Atlantis (Retains CMLL World Light Heavyweight)

Cien Caras d. Mascara Ano 2000 (Retains CMLL World Heavyweight)

Dr. Wagner Jr. d. Perro Aguayo (Retains CMLL World Middleweight)

La Fiera d. Tony Acre (Retains Mexican National Heavyweight)

Angel Azteca d. Fuerza Guerrera (Retains NWA World Light Heavyweight)

Misterioso d. Felino (Retains CMLL World Welterweight)

Jerry Estrada and Mano Negra d. Villano III and Vampiro Casanova

Blue Demon Jr, Guerrero de la Muerte, Furor d. Ray De Jalisco Jr, Emilio Charles Jr, MS-1

Sangre Chicana, Miguelito Peres, Vulcano d. Lizmark, Arkangel de la Muerte, Kung Fu

Ringo Mendoza, El Pantera, Lynx d. Mocho Cota, El Mongol, Valente Fernandez

Bull Nakano and La Monstra d. Mima Shinmoda and Xochitl Hamada

Irma Aguilar d. KAORU (Retains CMLL Womens World)

Lola Gonzalez d. Sirenita

Lady Apache d. Cynthia Moreno

Gran Markus Jr. d. Apolo Dantes

 

UWA - Arena Neza

Mil Mascaras, Blue Panther, El Signo d. Tinielbas, Black Terry, Jose Luis Feliciano

Negro Casas and The Killer d. Villano I and Villano V

Tortuguillo Karateka II d. Negro Navarro by DQ

Solar d. Fishman

Transformer d. Enrique Vera (Retains UWA World Welterweight)

Rambo d. Babe Face

Martha Villalobos d. Zuleyma

Miss Janeth d. Marcella (Retains UWA World Womens)

Black Man d. Fatu

 

WWA Mexico Fondo De la Roca 1 - Arena Lopez Mateos

Mil Mascaras d. Villano V (Retains WWA World Light Heavyweight)

Gran Hamada d. Villano IV (Retains World Junior Lightweight)

Negro Casas, Vilano I, Brazo de Plata d. Jaque Mate, Super Astro, Mondo Guerrero

Rey Misterio Sr. d. Negro Navarro by DQ

Mascara Sagrada d. Volador

Fishman d. Babe face

El Sanguinario d. Mercenario II

Ultraman 2000 d. Mercenario I

 

 

 

 

England:

 

PPUK Ground Zero - Andover Leisure Centre

Chris Curtis, Lee Bronson, Johnny Saint d. Steve Casey, Mal Sanders, Ricky Knight

Ian McGregor and Kashmir Singh d. Jon Ritchie and Karl McGrath

Johnny Kidd d. Steve Grey (Retains PPUK Arena)

Karl Krammer d. Barry Douglas

Adrian Finch d. Eddie Riley

Drew McDonald d. Steve Lynskey

 

 

ASW The End Is Near - Nottingham

David Taylor d. Alan Kilby (Wins European Heavyweight)

Les Thornton d. Robbie Brookside

Butcher Bond d. Dave Duran - I Quit Match

Steve Prince, Tiger Dalbir Singh, Chic Cullen d. Eddie Riley, Steve Morocco, Lee Bronson

Blondie Barratt d. Kashmir Singh

 

 

BWF Feel The Burn 1991 - Bedworth Civic Hall

Marty Jones d. Steven Regal

Tony St. Clair d. Sid Cooper

Kendo Nagasaki and Johnny Saint d. Tiger Dalbir Singh and Les Thornton

Greg Valentine and Steve Casey d. Ben McCoy and Skull Murphy

Brian Maxine d. Johnny South

Jackie Pallo Jr d. Danny Boy Collins

 

 

JPUK Hit Rock Bottom - Bristol

Sid Cooper d. Ian McGregor

Steve Grey, Marty Jones, Big Daddy d. Butcher Bond, Kark McGrath, Crusher Mason

Mal Sanders and Johnny Angel d. Johnny Kidd and Chris Curtis

Greg Valentine d. Spinner McKenzie

Dave Duran and Ricky Knight d. Steve Prince and Dave Adams

Steve Casey d. Barry Douglas

Eddie Riley d. Karl Krammer

 

 

 

 

Germany:

 

CWA Spring Tour Day #6 - Zurich

Giant Haystacks, Rambo, Bruiser Mastino d. Colonel Brady, David Taylor, Bull Power

Love Machine, Fit Finlay, Ulf Herman d. Mile Zrno, Franz Schumann, Dan Collins

Tony St. Clair and Johnny Angel d. Cannoball Grizzly and Larry Cameron

Mal Sanders and Jason Cross d. Keith Myatt and Kurrgan

Primo Carnera and Barbarian d. Mad Bull Buster and George Takano

 

 

 

 

NEXT ISSUE:

Jake "The Snake" Roberts: Slithers To The Top Of The WWF

Giant Haystacks: Towering Over Europe

Stan Hansen: The Texas Roughneck

News And Notes

Promotional Analysis

Arena Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

[WCCW 1985: Every Rose has its Thorn]

Awesome. World Class has always been my favorite organization. Will be reading.

[PWI The Magazine]

PWI The Magazine: March 1991 Edition

 

Contents:

The Legion Of Doom: No More Kids Games

The Four Horseman's Murky Future

Masahiro Chono: The Future Is Bright

News And Notes

Promotional Analysis

Arena Reports

 

 

 

 

Masahiro Chono: The Future Is Bright:

 

 

While many American fans have never heard his name, Masahiro Chono is quickly climbing the ranks over in Japan and many consider him to be the future of the professional wrestling business. Wrestling for NJPW, Chono has been accumulating quite a resume.

 

in 1984 he debuted in a match against The Great Muta, and after 3 years, put together a string a highlight reel matches. In 1987 he defeated Shinya Hashimoto to win the Young Lions Cup. After a brief excursion to America, where he wrestled primarily in Alabama and the Carolina's he came back home to NJPW where he took part in the company's first ever show at the Tokyo Dome in 1989. He wrestled in a tournament to crown the IWGP Heavyweight Champion, losing in the Quaterfinals to Big Van Vader. He then was in the main event of the second show at the Tokyo Dome, teaming with Shinya Hashimoto to defeat Antonio Inoki and Seji Sakaguchi.

 

This past December, Lou Thesz came out of retirement to take on Chono. After defeating the legendary Thesz, Chono was primed for 1991.

 

Even though Chono has not been able to capture the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, losing three times to Tatsumi Fuinami, and losing to Antonio Inoki in a classic bout, Chono is considered on of NJPW biggest stars. His matches this year with Shinya Hashimoto, his long time rival, have been called by many some of the greatest matches in NJPW history.

 

Chono may soon find himself on the radar of WWF and WCW, the biggest promotions in the US. It's something that has piqued Chono's interest.

 

"It would be an honor to wrestle in the United States. I am a warrior and will take on any challenge. I would like it very much." Chono said through a translator.

 

 

 

The Legion Of Doom: No More Kids Games

 

 

When Hawk and Animal came to the WWF 7 months ago, they thought they would be tag champions within short order. However, with The Hart Foundation and Demolition embroiled in a feud, the team was relegated to the sidelines. They spent their time doing promotional work for the company, taking pictures for all sorts of toys and childrens accessories.

 

Seven months has taken their toll on the team. Hawk and Animal decided to take their careers back in their hands, and they don't care what you think. On a recent episode of Superstars, Hawk and Animal attacked The Hart Foundation, and made it clear that they have their sights set on the WWF Tag Team Championships.

 

"7 months. 7 long months. No title shots!! For seven months we did our jobs. We shook hands. We kissed babies. But, no more!! What you are looking at is the greatest tag team ever. Hart Foundation, very soon you will see why we are the Legion Of Doom. Tell'em Hawk."

 

"Weeeeelll.....Animal.....Hawk.....We are not going to be neutered any longer......WWF....Hart Foundation......You took these two bulls, and you tried to turn them into milking cows.....My name ain't Bessiie, and we ain't now cows.....We are bulls.....and we are about to jam our horns down your throats!!!"

 

 

PROMOTIONAL ANALYSIS

 

WWF:

- Bobby Heenan, The Barbarian, and Pat Patterson have all resigned with the company.

- Jim Powers and announcer Mike McGuirk are reportedly an item.

- The Mouth Of The South Jimmy Hart sold the contracts of The Nasty Boys to Gen. Adan on a recent episode of The Brother Love Show. The Nasty Boys will be aligning with Sgt. Slaughter in a new collective known as The Tribe.

- WWF Intercontinental Champion Mr. Perfect successfully defended his title against Jake "The Snake" Roberts on a recent episode of Superstars. All indications are that it has been the match of the year for WWF, to date.

- WWF Tag Champions The Hart Foundation defended their title twice during the month. They were victorious over The Nasty Boys and The Legion Of Doom on episodes of Superstars.

 

- Top 5

1. The Ultimate Warrior - WWF Heavyweight Champion (LR: 1)

2. Mr. Perfect - WWF Intercontinental Champion (LR:2)

3. Hulk Hogan (LR:3)

4. Roddy Piper (LR: NR)

5. The Warlord (LR: NR)

 

 

WCW:

- Larry Zbszko has agreed to a new deal with the company.

- WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting defended his title one time during the month, in a winning effort over Bobby Eaton

- Lex Luger defended his WCW US Heavyweight Championship in a match against Bobby Eaton

- Doom lost the WCW World Tag Titles to The Lightning Express (Brad Armstrong and Tim Horner) at WrestleWar '91

- The Steiner Brothers lost the WCW United States Tag Titles to the team of Buddy Landel and Rip Rogers during a World Championship Wrestling taping.

Landel and Rogers will be now known as Your New Heroes. They successfully defended their titles at WrestleWar '91 against The Young Pistols.

- Speaking of WrestleWar '91, many insiders were shocked at the decision to leave WCW's top talents off the show. Sting, Lex Luger, Ric Flair, and The Steiner Brothers were all left off the show. While the show was considered solid, the decision to have Stan Hansen and "Wildfire" Tommy Rich main event, was completely shocking.

 

- Top 5:

1. Sting - WCW World Heavyeight Champion (LR:1)

2. Lex Luger - WCW US Heavyweight Champion (LR:2)

3. Stan Hansen (LR:NR)

4. Bobby Eaton (LR:NR)

5. Z-Man - WCW Television Champion (LR:5)

 

 

 

NJPW:

- Kensuske Sasaki, Kengo Kimura, and Jushin Thunder Liger have all agreed to extensions with the company.

- IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Tatsumi Fujinami defended his title three times throughout the month, defeating Big Van Vader twice and Masahiro Chono once.

- IWGPJunior Heavyweight Champion Jushin Thunder Liger defended his title once, at Elements Of Battle 1991, defetaing Koji Kanemoto in what was said to be an excellent match.

 

- Top 5:

1. Tatsumi Fujinami - IWGP World Heavyweight (LR:1)

2. Jushin Thunder Liger - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion (LR:2)

3. Masahiro Chono (LR: NR)

4. Dos Caras (LR:NR)

5. Big Van Vader (LR:4)

 

 

 

AJPW:

- AJPW Triple Crown Champion Stan Hansen defended his title twice during the Febuary tour. He defeated Abdullah The Butcher on tour #6 and then defeated Johnny Ace during the eighth tour.

- AJPW Television Champion Tsuyoshi Kikuchi defended his title against Mitsuo Momota during the third day of the Febuary tour.

- The AJPW All Asia Tag Team Champions Johnny Ace and Kenta Kabashi continued their rivalries against The Fantastics and the team of Jackie Fulton and Tom Zenk, successfully defending their titles against both teams twice during the mont.

 

- Top 5:

1. Stan Hansen - AJPW Triple Crown Champion (LR:1)

2. The Giant Baba (LR:NR)

3. Jumbo Tsuruta (LR:NR)

4. Johnny Ace - 1/2 AJPW All Asia Tag Team (LR:NR)

5. Tsuyoshi Kikuchi - AJPW Television Champion (LR:5)

 

 

 

UWF:

- UWF American Champion Bill Irwin successfully defended his title against The Black Knight.

- Rip Oliver defended the UWF Sportschannel Television Championship against Iceman King Parsons

- The team of Darkness Falls (SD Jones and The Black Knight) became the first ever UWF Tag Team Champions when they defeated The Evening Express (Jesse Barr and Steve Rega)l. They then defended the title two more times over the course of the month. They defeated Buddy Rose and Col. Debeers and then they defended against The Evening Express in a bloody rematch from their first match.

 

- Top 5:

1. Wild Bill Irwin - UWF American Champion (LR:1)

2. Rip Oliver - UWF Sportschannel Television (LR:2)

3. Tully Blanchard (LR:4)

4. Iceman King Parsons (LR:NR)

5. The Black Knight - 1/2 UWF Tag Team Champions (LR:NR)

 

 

USWA:

- Stan Lane has officially left the promotion to concentrate on his career in Japan with NJPW

- USWA has signed veteran Larry Zbszko to a deal.

- Terry Funk defended his USWA Unified World Heavyweight title in a match with Ricky Morton.

- The USWA Southern Heavyweight Champion Eddie Gilbert defended his title in a match with King Cobra.

- The USWA Tag Team Champions The Dirty White Boy and Doug Gilbert have yet to defend thier titles in 1991.

 

 

- Top 5:

1. Terry Funk - USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion (LR:1)

2. Eddie Gilbert - USWA Southern Heavyweight Champion (LR:2)

3. Paul Orndorff (LR:NR)

4. Ricky Morton (LR:5)

5. Doug Gilbert - 1/2 USWA Tag Team Champions (LR:NR)

 

 

 

 

 

The Murky Future Of The Four Horsemen

 

 

Once the greatest faction in the history of professional wrestling, The Four Horseman has officially broke up. What led to the dissolution??

 

The cracks can be traced back to former best friends and founding Four Horsemen members "The Natrue Boy" Ric Flair and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. During the begininng weeks of 1991, Ric Flair made it clear he was looking to capture tag team gold, saying that his career is almost complete and the only thing left for him to do is have a long reign with the WCW Tag Team Championships, which were currently held by Doom.

 

Many, including Arn Anderson, figured that Flair would be wanting to team with the Enforcer. However, Flair would join forces with fellow Horsemen member Barry Windham. This was a decision that seemed to anger Anderson.

 

"Just like a old mangy dog, Flair left me outside to survive the element by myself. I know when I am not wanted. One thing about me, is I evolve." Anderson told our insiders.

 

So, as Flair and Windham were having some success as a tag team, Arn Anderson started an association with Larry Zbyszko. It was an association that ultimately would lead to the end of The Four Horsemen.

 

"Look, when Arn started to bring along Larry, it caused issues. He was not a Horsemen. Slowly, divisions started to show." Barry Windham to our reporters.

 

With Arn Anderson isolating himself from The Horsemen, Flair and Windham stayed focused on the Tag Titles. It was that focus that started to anger another member of the group.

 

"With Arn and Larry doing their thing, and Ric and Barry trying to do their thing, where did that leave me?? Very quickly, it was 'Sid grab out bags'.....'Sid take a back seat'......Sid Vicious doesn't take a back seat for anyone!!!" Sid Vicious said.

 

Soon, Sid figured that if Arn is teaming with Larry and Ric was teaming with Barry, he needed to find his own team. He looked no further than his former manager Paul E. Dangerously, and soon with Dan Spivey, the Skyscrapers were reformed.

 

It became apparent that The Four Horsemen were only together on paper. It all came to an end when Ric Flair and Barry Windham attacked Arn Anderson and Larry Zbsyzko. Sid Vicious came down to try to calm the situation. Ric got on the mic and ordered Sid Vicious to attack Arn. After thinking about it, Sid attacked Arn.

 

As Flair and Windham were celebrating, Sid turned his attention to his former stablemates and ended up powerbombing Flair and then Windham.

 

"I did something that Sting couldn't do. That Dusty Rhodes couldn't do. Something that The Steiner Brothers couldn't do. I brought death to the Horsemen!!! When I powerbombed Ric and Barry, it felt so good. History will say Sid Vicious ended The Four Horsemen!!"

 

Where does that leave things??

 

Ric Flair and Barry Windham are left teaming together. Arn Anderson and Larry Zbsyzko have formed The Enforcers and are garnering the cheers of the fans. Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey are teaming as the reformed Skyscrapers.

 

 

 

Arena Reports:

 

WWF Superstars - St Lous MO

Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior d. The Undertaker and Earthquake by DQ

Rick Martel and The Legion Of Doom d. The Texas Tornado, Tugboat, Nikolai Volkoff

Randy Savage d. Al Burke

Roddy Piper d. Barry Hardy

Dino Bravo d. Jim Powers

 

WCW WrestleWar '91 - Charlotte Coliseum

Stan Hansen d. Tommy Rich

Z Man d. Bobby Eaton (Retains NWA Television)

Barry Windham d. Michael Wallstreet

The Enforcers d. The Skyscrapers

El Gigante d. Terry Taylor by DQ

The Lightning Express d. Doom (Wins NWA Tag)

Rip Rogers and Buddy Landell d. The Young Pistols (Retains NWA US Tag)

Ranger Ross d. Big Cat

Dustin Rhodes d. El Cubano

Norman The Lunatic d. The Motor City Madman

 

UWF Fury Hour (Taping #1) - Reseda Country Club

Tully Blanchard and The Honky Tonk Man d. Brian Blair and Kevin Von Erich

Angel Of Death, Hector Guerrero, Billy Jack Haynes d. Don Muraco, Jesse Barr, Steve Regal

The Fabulous Moolah d. Magnificent Mimi

Bill Irwin d. The Black Knight (Retains UWF American)

Bob Bradley d. Bruno Sassi

 

USWA Championship Wrestling - Baton Rouge, LA

Sid Justice and Rick Rude d. Bam Bam Bigelow and Jerry Lawler

Eddie Gilbert d. King Cobra (Retains USWA Southern Heavyweight)

Koko B. Ware and Steve Keirn d. Moondog Spot and Mike Sharpe

Eric Embry, Bill Dundee, Paul Orndorff d. The Colorado Kid, Tony Falk, Chris Champion

Dr. X and Jimmy Golden d. Jeff Jarrett and Stan Lee

 

LMLW One For All 1 - Canton National Guard Armory

Luna Vachon d. Candi Devine (Retains LMLW World)

Penelope Paraduse d. Debbie Combs by DQ

The Glamour Girls d. Malia Hosaka and Misty Blue (Retains LMLW Tag)

Bambi d. Kat LeRoux (Wins WWoW Television)

La Tigresa d. Tina Moretti

Heidi Lee Morgan and Taylor Made d. Molly McShane and Olympia Hartauer

Peggy Lee Leather d. Amy Lee

 

LPWA Ladies Championship Wrestling (Taping #1) - Wayne Ford Civic League

Susan Sexton d. Madusa Micelli (Retains LPWA World)

Judy Martin and Susan Green d. Rockin' Robin and Cnadi Devine

Leilani Kai d. Allison Royal

Bambi d. Denise Storm

 

PNW Love To Burn 1 - Tacoma, WA

Steve Doll d. Mike Miller (Retains NWA Pacific Northwest Heavy)

Billy Jack Haynes d. Bart Sawyer

CW Bergstrom d. John Rambo

Al Madril and Jesse Barr d. The Equalizer and The Grappler (Wins NWA Pacific Northwest Tag)

Abbuda Dein d. Scott Norton (Wins NWA Pacific Northwest Television)

The Harris Brothers d. Brad Anderson and Scotty The Body

 

IWCCW Beyond Belief - Bank St. Armory

Rick Rude d. The Honky Tonk Man

King Kong Bundy d. Pete Doherty

Tony Atlas d. Tiny Lister

Joe Savoldi and Vic Steamboat d. The Tazmaniac and The Rochester Roadblock

Tony Rumble and Zap d. Rey Odyssey and TD Madison

 

ECWA East Coast Wrestling Association - Caesar Rodney High School

Nord The Barbarian d. Shinobi

Steve Doll d. The Cheetah Master (Retains ECWA Heavyweight)

The Moondogs d. Curtis Thompson and Frankie Lancaster (Retains ECWA Tag)

Ice Train d. Lance Diamond (Retains ECWA Mid-Atlantic)

David Isley d. Boogie Woogie Brown

 

TWF - Texas Championship Wrestling (Taping #1) - Denim And Diamonds San Antonio

Terry Gordy and Iceman King Parsons d. One Man Gang and The Angel Of Death

Chris Adams d. Al Madril

The Great Kabuki, Doink, Manny Fernandez d. Brian Adias, Action Jackson, Ricky Vaughn

Jerry Lawler d. Stevie Ray

 

WCWP Found Guilty 1 - Wayne Ford Civic League

Brad Rheingans and Mike Antony d. Bob Orton Jr. and Wayne Bloom

Chris Adams d. Psycho

Maxx Payne d. Bill Irwin

Charlie Norris d. Kokina Maximus (Retains WCWP Heavyweight)

Ripper Manson, Golden Bear, Pez Whatley d. Mike Samson and The Top Guns

Madd Maxx d. Hurricane Smith

Susan Green d. Black Venus (Retains WCWP Ladies)

Brian Christopher d. Saturn (Retains WCWP Middleweight)

 

TWA Vertigo 1 - Original Sports Bar

Kevin Sullivan and Abdullah The Butcher d. Rocky Johnson and Don Muraco

Nikolai Volkoff d. Bill Kazmaier

Brian Pillman d. Mike Sharpe

Agent Storm d. King Kaluha

Eddie Gilbert d. Cactus Jack

Steve Keirn d. Joey Maggs

Mr. Sandman d. Hack Myers

Bad Crew #1 d. Chris Candido by DQ

 

SAPW Creeping Death 1 - Caesar Rodney High School

Ron Garvin d. Wahoo McDaniel (Retains SAPW Heavyweight)

Big John Studd d. Bad Crew #2

Ivan Koloff and Butch Reed d. Ranger Ross and Paul Jones

Brian Blair d. Gene Ligon

Tommy Angel and Tommy Seabolt d. Dennis Condrey and Vince Torelli (Retains SAPW Tag)

Greg Wojokowski d. Firebreaker Chip

The Grappler d. The Wall

Hollywood Bob Holly d. Tex Slazenger by DQ

 

PWA Pushing The Limits - Wayne Ford Civic League

Baron von Raschke d. Butch Reed (Wins PWA Heavyweight)

The Honky Tonk Man d. Ken Patera

Golden Bear d. Charlie Norris

Mike Sharpe and Mike Antony d. The Top Guns (Wins PWA Tag)

Hurricane Smith d. Jerry Lynn

 

AllStar All-Star Wrestling - Fall River PAL

The Fabulous Moolah d. Wendi Richter

One Man Gang d. Shinobi

Tommy Rich and Tiny Lister d. Mike Enos and Fury by DQ

Kevin Sullivan d. Bruce Hart

Jason Knight d. Tony Rumble by DQ

 

ACW New Dawn - Caesar Rodney High School

Don Kernodle d. Nailz (Retains ACW Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight)

Big John Studd and Doug Somers d. Bad Crew #1 and Tommy Angel

Nelson Royal d. Sam Houston

Samu d. Joe Cruz

Rip Rogers d. Rikki Nelson

 

MEWF All For One 1991 - Caesar Rodney High School

Nelson Royal d. Mike Rotundo

Tracy Smothers d. Nailz

Don Kernodle d. Rikki Nelson (Wins MEWF Mid-Atlantic)

Danny Davis d. Frankie Lancaster

Bobby Blaze d. Georgous George III

 

WWA-NJ Dog Days - Original Sports Bar

Jason Knight d. Chris Candido (Wins WWA-NJ Junior Heavyweight)

Mr. Sandman and Tony Stetson d. Larry Sharpe and Bobo Brazil Jr.

JT Smith d. Larry Winters

Billy Black d. Johnny Hotbody

Skull von Crush d. Spider

Abuddah Singh d. Morgus The Maniac

 

PWF Breakin' Down 1 - Canton National Guard Armory

John Tatum d. Steve Keirn (Wins PWF Florida)

Dick Slater and Austin Idol d. Bugsy McGraw and King Cobra

Jimmy Backlund d. Denny Brown (Retains PWF Light Heavyweight)

Ron Slinker d. The Master Blaster

Tommy Lane and Chris Champion d. Lou Perez and The Terminator

 

SSW Terror Rising 1991 - Canton National Guard Armory

One Man Gang d. Stan Lee (Retains SSW Heavyweight)

Brian Pillman, Dr. Tom Prichard, GQ Stratus d. Dark Patriot, Ice Train, The Colorado Kid

Robert Fuller and Mike Samson d. Danny Davis and Tim Horner

Eddie Golden d. Beau James

 

ICWA All That's Left - Canton National Guard Armory

Pat Tanaka d. Jimmy Backlund (Retains ICWA Light Heavyweight)

Rocky Johnson and Nightmare Freddy d. Adrian Street and The Dirty White Boy

Steve Doll d. Ron Slinker

Rocky King d. The Master Blaster

Tex Slazenger and Dennis Condrey d. Bugsy McGraw and Jeff Jarrett

Rob Van Dam d. Mark Starr

 

IWF Wrathchild - Canton National Guard Armory

Blackjack Mulligan d. Buddy Landel (Retains IWF Television)

Joel Deaton and Don Kernodle d. Hector Guerrero and Chris Champion

Greg Valentine d. Rob Van Dam

Mike Moore d. Brett Colt

 

ASCW Bedlam Brawl 1991 - Wayne Ford Civic League

Mike Antony d. Wayne Bloom

Jules Strongbow and Big Scott Hall d. Buddy Rose and Ripper Manson

Brian Costello d. Sunny Beach by DQ

Austin Idol d. Cactus Jack Manson

Big Tilly d. Jose Luis Rivera

The Dirty White Boy d. Larry Power

SD Jones d. David Power

 

 

 

Puerto Rico:

WWC It's Over 1 - San Juan

Carlos Colon and Ricky Steamboat d. Dick Murdoch and Action Jackson

Huracan Castillo Jr. d. Paul Orndorff (Retains WWC World Jr. Heavyweight)

Big Scott Hall d. Ray Gonzalez (Retains WWC Television)

El Bronco #1 d. Mike Davis (Retains WWC Caribbean Heavyweight)

King Kong Bundy, Ron Garvin, Doink d. Eddie Gilbert, Sweet Brown Sugar, Gran Mendoza

Wendi Richter d. Denise Storm (Retains WWC Womens)

La Tigresa d. Luna Vachon

Susan Sexton d. Candi Devine

El Profe d. Leo Burke

 

 

 

Canada:

 

WFWA Main Event Wrestling (Taping #1) - Bumpers Bar Alberta

Gene Kiniski and Rick Martel d. Bad News Allen and The Great Gama

Demolition Blast d. Bob Brown by DQ

Don Callis d. Shane Sewell by DQ

The Sledge Hammer d. Gene Swan

Ken Patera d. Chi Chi Cruz

 

CNWA Thou Shall Not 1 - Clagary

Rick Martel and Don Callis d. Demolition Hux and Black Dragon (Retains CNWA Tag)

Gama Singh d. Jason Anderson (Retains CNWA National)

Johnny Smith and Ed Moretti d. Ben Bassarab and Les Thornton

Bob Brown d. Gary Albright

Billy Robinson and Big Titan d. Carl Oulellet and Chris Jericho

Demolition Blast d. Fred Della Serra

Lance Storm d. Black Abyss

Bob Holly d. Steve Wilde I Quit Match

 

AGPW Heaven's On Fire 1991 - Exhibition Park Maritimes

Ron Starr and Leo Burke d, Billy Jack Strong and Kurrgan

Bill Kazmaier d. Demolition Blast

Frank Blues and Nitron d. Shane Sewell and Jason Helton (Wins AGPW North American Tag)

EZ Ryder d. Otis Apollo

Verne Siebert d. Dr. Hannibal

 

 

Japan:

 

NJPW Elements Of Battle 1991 - Yokohama

Tatsumi Fujinami d. Big Van Vader (Retains IWGP World Heavyweight)

Jushin Thunder Liger d. Koji Kanemoto (Retains IWGP Junior Heavyweight)

Osamu Kido, Hiroshi Hase, Antonio Inoki d. Shiro Koshinaka, Tatsutoshi Goto, Kuniaki Kobayashi

Masa Saito, Masahiro Chono, Super Strong Machine d. Kengo Kimura, Keji Mutoh, Shinya Hashimoto

Dos Caras d. Kiyoshi Tamura

El Samurai d. Black Cat

Hiro Saito d. Stan Lane

Mark Rocco d. Kazuo Yamazaki

Santanico d. Wild Pegasus

 

AJPW Feb Tour Day #7 1991 - Shinjuku FACE Kanto

Yoshinari Ogawa and The Miracle Violence Connection d. Giant Baba, Doug Furnas, Dan Kroffat

Mitsuhara Misawa d. Masanobu Fuchi

Abdullah The Butcher, Dan Spivey, Tsuyoshi Kikuchi d. Mighty Inoue, Jackie Fulton, Tom Zenk

Johnny Ace and Jim Brunzell d. Mitsuo Momota and Kenta Kobashi

The Makenko Brothers d. The Fantastics

Richard Slinger, Joel Deaton, Billy Black d. Fire Cat and The Renegade Warriors

Haruka Eigen and Giant Kimala d. Pete Roberts and Frankie Favorite

Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker and Al Perez d. Sunny Beach and Rex King

 

SWS Dragon's Fire Excel 1991 - Tokyo

Nobuhiko Takada d. Naoki Sano

Masakatsu Funaki d. Koji Kitao by DQ

Genichiro Tenyu and Isao Takagi d. The Great Kabuki and Ashura Hara

Tatsumi Kitahara and The Takano Brothers d. Kendo Nagasaki, Hisakatsu, Killer Tim Brooks

Hiromichi Fuyuki d. Goro Tsurumi in a Cage Match

Don Arakawa d. Rochester Roadblock by DQ

 

AJW Feb Tour Day #6 - Tokyo

Tomoko Watanabe, Kyoko Inoue, Akira Hokuto d, Reggie Bennett, Debbie Malenko, Madusa Micellli

Aja Kong, Yumiko Hotta, Bat Yoshinaga d. Cooga, Miki Handa, Kumiko Maekawa

Sakie Haegawa and Bison Kimura d. Takao Inoue and Etsuko Mita

Toshiyo Yamada and Kaoru Ito d. Mariko Yoshida and Yasha Kurenai

 

UWFi Bushido 2 - Okayama

Nobuhiko Takada and Naoki Sano d. Victor Zangiev and Gary Albright

Bob Backlund d. Samson Fuyuki

Billy Robinson and Yoji Anjo d. Shunji Takano and Masashi Aoyagi

Koji Kitao d. Dan Severn

Bad News Allen d. Yoshihiro Takayama

Isao Takagi d. Super Delfin

Koki Kitahara d. Tatsuo Nakano

Hiromitsu Kanehara d. Ryogaku Wada

 

W*NG Fear Is Destined 1991 - Tokyo

Dory Funk Jr. and Fantasma d. The Headhunters

Giant Kimala d. The Great Wojo (Wins W*NG World Heavyweight)

Fishman d. Tugboat Taylor

Gypsy Joe d. The Killer

 

FMW Arena Show - Shinjuku FACE Kanto

Atsushi Onita d. Umanosuke Ueda

Mitsuhiro Mataunaga d. Masashi Aoyagi (Retains FMW Brass Knuckles)

Dynamite Kansai d. Shark Tsuchiya

Tarzan Goto, Goro Tsurumi, Ricky Fuji d. Hisakatsu Oya, Amigo Ultra, Sabu

Sambo Asako d, The Gladiator

Dr. Luther and Horace Boulder d. Big Titan and Yukihiro Kanemura (Retains FMW Brass Knuckles Tag)

Combat Toyota d. Bad Nurse Nakamura

 

PWFG The Hit 1991 - Shinjuku FACE Kanto

Makatsu Funaki d. Dan Severn (Retains PWFG Openweight)

Yoshiaki Fujiwara d. Umanosuke Ueda

Tiger Jeet Singh d. Super Strong Machine

Yoji Anjo d. Minoru Suzuki

Tatsutoshi Goto d. Tarzan Goto

Yuki Ishikawa d. Joe Malenko

Victor Zangiev, Minoru Tanaka, Shoichi Funaki d. Yoshihiro Takayama, Katsumi Usuda, Tatsuo Nakano

Mark Starr d. Glen Jacobs

 

ULL Feb Tour Day #9 - Battle Sphere Tokyo

Dan Kroffat d. Too Cold Scorpio

Gran Hamada and Masa Michinoku d. Norio Honaga and Piloto Suicida

Misterioso d. The Lightning Kid

Jerry Lynn d. Shoichi Funaki

Minoru Tanaka and Richard Slinger d. Masao Orihara and Monkey Magic Wakita

 

 

Mexico

 

CMLL Domingos Arena Mexico - Xalapa

El Canek d. Konnan (Retains CMLL World Heavyweight)

Perro Aguayo and Jerry Estrada d. El Dandy and Cien Caras (Retains CMLL World Tag)

Mascara Ano 2000 d. Kato Kung Lee (Retains CMLL World Light Heavyweight)

Universo 2000 d. Viliano III (Retains CMLL World Welterweight)

La Fiera d. Pierroth Jr. (Retains Mexican National Heavyweight)

Lizmark, Mascara Sagrada, Atlantis d. Misterioso, Sangre Chicana, Ringo Mendoza

Dr. Wagner Jr. d. Fuerza Guerrera in a Cage Match (Retains CMLL World Middleweight)

Angel Azteca d. Emilio Charles Jr. (Retains NWA World Light Heavyweight)

Vampiro Casanova, Americo Rocca, Tony Acre d. Apolo Dantes, Kung Fu, Arkangel del la Muerte (Retains CMLL World Trios)

Blue Demon Jr., Guerrero de la Muerte, Furor d. Rayo De Jalico Jr., Miguelito Perez, Vulcano

Mano Negra, Astro Rey Jr., Mascara Magica d. Mocho Cota, El Mongrol, Valente Fernandez

La Monstra d. Xochitl Hamada

Bull Nakano d. Lola Gonzalez

Irma Aguilar d. KAORU (Retains CMML Womens)

 

UWA - Arena Neza

Tinieblas d. Tortuguillo Krateka II

Negro Casas, Mil Mascaras, Blue Panther d. El Signo, Black Terry, Jose Luis Feliciano

The Killer d. Solar

Villiano I and Villiano V d. Fishman and Volador

Negro Navarro d. Rambo

Kahoz d. Fantasma (Retains UWA World Jr Light Heavyweight)

Miss Janeth d. Matha Villalobos (Retains UWA World Womens)

Zuleyma d. Marcela

 

WWA Mexico Batalla En El Asilo - Arena Lopez Mateos

Mil Mascaras d. Fishman (Retains WWA World Light Heavyweight)

Gran Hamada d. Villiano IV (Wins World Junior Light Heavyweight)

Negro Casas, Jaque Mate, Brazo de Plata d. Viliano I, Silver King, Rey Misterio Sr.

Super Astro and Mando Guerrero d. Mercenario II and Mercenario III (Wins WWA World Tag)

El Sicodelico and Villiano V d. Volador and Babe Face

 

 

England:

 

PPUK Unscripted - Andover Leisure Centre

Brian Maxine d. Ian McGregor (Retains PPUK World Heavyweight)

Marty Jones and Ben McCoy d. Steve Grey amd Karl McGrath

Jackie Pallo Jr., Lee Bronson, Johnny Saint d. Steve Casey, Sid Cooper, Ricky Knight

Kashmir Singh d. John Ritchie

Johnny Kidd d. Bearcat Brody (Retains PPUK Arena Championship)

Tom Tyrone d. Barry Douglas

Johnny South d. Steve Morocco

Chris Curtis d. Drew McDonald

 

ASW High Stakes 1 - Birmingham

Giant Haystacks d. Tiger Dabir Singh

Alan Kilby d. Mark Rocco by DQ

Ben McCoy, Steven Regal, Johnny Saint d. Crusher Mason, Robbie Brookside, Doc Dean

Les Thornton d. Giant Warrior

Chic Cullen d. Lee Bronson

Butcher Bond d. Johnny South

Skull Murphy d. Steve Morocco

Steve Prince d. Eddie Riley

 

BWF Back By Demand 1991 - Bedworth Civic Hall

Tony St. Clair d. Giant Haystacks

Kendo Nagasaki and Marty Jones d. Sid Cooper and Steven Regal

Les Thornton and Doc Dean d. Johnny Saint and Ben McCoy

Brian Maxine d. Johnny South

Crusher Mason d. Skull Murphy

Steve Casey d. Danny Boy Collins

 

JPUK Clobbering Time - London

Big Daddy d. Alan Kilby

Steve Grey, Ian McGregor, Marty Jones d. Steve Casey, Robbie Brookside, Doc Dean

Ricky Knight and Butcher Bond d. Johnny Kidd and Steve Prince

Greg Valentine d. Barry Douglas

Crusher Mason and Karl McGrath d. Eddie Riley and Chris Curtis

Johnny Angel d. Dave Adams

Mal Sanders d. Spinner McKenzie

 

 

 

Germany:

CWA Bravado 1991 - Frankfurt

Salvatore Bellomo d. Giant Haystacks

Rambo d. Ulf Herman by DQ

Steve Wright d. Love Machine (Retains CWA World Middleweight)

Fit Finlay, David Taylor, Colonel Brody d. Mal Sanders, Bruiser Mastino, Cannonball Grizzly

Franz Schumann and Mile Zrno d. Tony St. Clair and Johnny Angel (Retains CWA World Tag)

Larry Cameron and Dan Collins d. Barbarian and Primo Carnera

Barry Horowitz d. Kurrgan

 

 

 

Next Issue

 

- Lex Luger: Why, Lex?? Why??

- Ted Dibiase: Shedding The Million Dollar Man

- Rick Rude - The Hottest Free Agent

- News And Notes

- Promotional Analysis

- Arena Reports

 

 

 

 

 

 

[PWI The Magazine]

Very interesting concept for a watcher diary, I like it! Will be checking out the next issue for sure.

 

Thanks. I did o e of these years ago with the DOTT mod, and the first day Hulk Hogan broke his neck, so it was exciting to see the game progress.

 

Hopefully the 1991 mod plays well as a watch through

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[PWI The Magazine]

 

Feb 1991 Edition:

 

Contents:

- What Hulk Hogan's Royal Rumble Victory Means For Wrestlemania 7

- A Tribute To "Lord" Alfred Hayes

- Dustin Rhodes: A Natural Fit For WWF or WCW?

- Promotional Analysis

- Arena Reports

 

 

A Tribute To Lord Alfred Hayes

 

 

We start the year 1991 with some sad news to announce. Longtime WWF announcer Lord Alfred Hayes passed away on January 3rd at the age of 62 due to a heart attack. Hayes (August 8th, 1928 - January 3rd, 1991) was born in London, England where he became proficient in the art of Judo, and early in his career was known as "Judo" Al Hayes.

 

In the 70's Hayes emigrated to North America, and in his most famous match, he defeated NWA World Heavyweight Champion Dory Funk Jr, but the match was later reversed after Dory Funk Sr attacked the ref, causing the referee to change the decision to a DQ victory for Hayes. Although he didn't win the title that night, he was named PWI's Most Inspirational Wrestler for 1972.

 

Hayes would turn his back on the fans, and became of the most hated villains, adopting his now famous "Lord" moniker. An injury in the mid 70's caused him to hang up his boots, but he continued his villainous ways as a manager, travelling between St Louis, Florida, Montreal, and later in the AWA.

 

While in the AWA, he once again embraced the fans during his feud with fellow manager Bobby Heenan.

 

In 1982, "Lord" Alfred Hayes moved to the WWF, where he became famous during his run on Tuesday Night Titans, where Hayes was usually on the wrong end of many mishaps, including when he was bitten by one of Hillbilly Jim's goats. Hayes took it all in stride and kept the fans laughing and thoroughly entertained.

 

"Alfred Hayes brought a sophistication to announcing, and showed me what it was to be a true gentleman. I will miss his Lordship. Rest in peace, Lord Alfred", Vince McMahon remarked.

 

 

 

Promotional Analysis:

 

WWF

 

- During a match with Tugboat, The Mountie suffered a lower lumbar spinal cord compression, and will be out for the next year.

 

- WWF President Jack Tunney has announced that the company has extended it's deal with NBC to continue to show Saturday's Night Main Event.

 

- The Big Boss Man shocked the fans when he attacked Jake "The Snake" Roberts on an episode of The Funeral Parlor.

 

- In an equally stunning turn of events, on a recent episode of Superstars, The Legion Of Doom appeared ringside, when The Hart Foundation were defending the WWF Tag Team Championships against Haku and The Barbarian. After a successful defense, Animal and Hawk grabbed the titles and went to hand them to Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart. However, the LOD attacked the champions with their own belts and demanded against the champions.

 

- Sgt. Slaughter and "The Macho Man" Randy Savage attacked Rowdy Roddy Pipper after The Hot Rod interviewed The Ultimate Warrior. Piper promptly unretired from active competition and challenged the team to a tag team match on the following Superstars. Many were shocked to see Ted Dibiase, ditching his Million Dollar Man persona, come out as Piper's tag team partner.

 

- To combat the Heenan Family, a group of wrestlers has formed The Chaos Congregation. The stable consists of The British Bulldog, The Texas Tornado, Tugboat, Nikolai Volkoff, and Saba Simba.

 

Top 5:

1. The Ultimate Warrior - WWF Heavyweight Champion

2. Mr. Perfect - WWF Intercontinental Champion

3. Hulk Hogan - Won The Royal Rumble

4. The Undertaker

5. Sgt Slaughter

 

 

WCW

 

- WCW President Jim Herd announced that the company, once synonymous with the NWA, is in the process of breaking away from the collective. Herd made the controversial decision to stake claim at all the NWA Championships, however it was announced that the NWA Heavyweight Champion will still be regarded as Sting. However, WCW announced the creation of the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, that was awarded to Sting after a match with Bobby Eaton. All other NWA Titles (US, Tag, US Tag, and TV) will remain in WCW's control with plans to convert the name to reflect the WCW name.

 

- The York Foundation has kicked out Terry Taylor and The Terrific One lost a match on Power Hour.

 

- Top 5:

1. Sting - WCW World Heavyweight Champion

2. Lex Luger - NWA US Heavyweight Champion

3. Ric Flair

4. Barry Windham

5. Tom Zenk - NWA TV Champion

 

 

NJPW

 

- The company made several signings over the past month to solidify their roster. Satanico, El Hijo Del Santo, Dos Caras, Ultimo Dragon, Eddie Guerrero, and Yoshiaki Yatsu have all signed written deals.

 

- IWGP Heavyweight Champion Tatsumi Fujinami defend the title twice this month, with victories over Big Van Vader and Masahiro Chono respectively. At Elements Of The Battle 1991 next month, the champion will face off against Big Van Vader in what should be a hard hitting classic.

 

- IWGP Tag Champions Super Strong Machine and Hiro Saito defended their belts once, defeating Osamu Kido and Kengo Kimura.

 

- IWGP Jr Heavyweight Champion Jushin Thunder Liger defended his belt once, defeating Koji Kanemoto. The rematch will take place at Elements Of The Battle 1991 next month.

 

- Riki Chosu was the MVP of the January Tour, putting on great matches with The Great Muta, Big Van Vader, and Shinya Hashimoto. Many are already saying Chosu's match againt Muta is already a favorite for Match Of 1991

 

- Top 5:

1. Tatsumi Fujinami - IWGP Heavyweight Champion

2. Jushin Thunder Liger - IWGP Jr Heavyweight Champion

3. Riki Chosu

4. Big Van Vader

5. The Great Muta

 

 

AJPW

 

- AJPW and WWF have ended their relationship that saw WWF sending the AJPW some of their talent for their top shows. WCW will still share some talents, most notably Stan Hansen and Tom Zenk.

 

- AJPW Triple Crown Champion Stan "The Lariat" Hansen defended his title four times throughout the month, defeating both Abdullah The Butcher and Dan Spivey twice. The bloody and ultra violent Hansen-Butcher match at New Year Giant Series is said to be an early candidate for Match Of The Year.

 

- AJPW Unified World Tag Champions The Miracle Violence Connection of Dr Death Steve Williams and Terry Gordy defended their titles four times, defeating the team of Doug Furnas and Dan Kroffat three times and defeating Andre The Giant and Dynamite Kid

 

- AJPW All Asia Tag Team Champions Johnny Ace and Kenta Kobashi defended their titles 5 times. They defeated The Fantastics three times and the team of Jackie Fulton and Tom Zenk two times.

 

- Speaking of Tom Zenk, he lost to Tsuyoshi Kikuchi to crown the first ever AJPW TV Champiom.

 

 

- Top 5:

1. Stan "The Lariat" Hansen - AJPW Triple Crown Champion

2. Abdullah The Butcher

3. Dan Spivey

4. Dynamite Kid

5. Tsuyoshi Kikuchi - AJPW TV Champion

 

 

 

UWF:

 

- UWF Owner Herb Abrams brought in a slew of talent ahead of UWF's first ever show. Notably, Abrams has able sign sign talent such as Tully Blanchard, Sid Vicious, The Honky Tonk Man, The Fabulous Moolah, Scott Hall, Buddy Rose, and Wild Bill Irwin.

 

- Speaking of Irwin, he defeated SD Jones to become the first ever UWF American Champion

 

- Rip Oliver became the first ever UWF Sportschannel Television Champion when he defeated Brian Blair.

 

 

-Top 5:

1. Wild Bill Irwin - UWF American Champion

2. Rip Oliver - UWF Sportschannel Television Champion

3. Brian Blair

4. Tully Blanchard

5. Dr Death Steve Williams

 

 

 

 

USWA:

 

- USWA announced the signings of some top talent to start off the year. Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Sid Vicious, Mike Rotunda, Paul Orndorff, and Ricky Morton have all agreed to work dates for the company as the USWA tries to stay relevant in the wrestling landscape.

 

- Terry Funk defended his USWA World Championship when he defeated Ricky Steamboat, winning by DQ in a great match.

 

-Top 5:

1. Terry Funk - USWA World Champion

2. Eddie Gilbert - USWA Southern Heavyweight Champion

3. Ricky Steamboat

4. Jerry Lawler

5. Ricky Morton

 

 

 

 

Dustin Rhodes: A Natural Fit For WWF or WCW??

 

 

When "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes announced that he was finishing up in the WWF to run the day to day operations of WCW, both companies did him a favor on his way out. Dusty's 21 year old son, Dustin, was allowed to appear with his father on WWF shows even though he was being featured on WCW programing, known as "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes.

 

Dustin joined his father in his feud with The Million Dollar Man, and although a huge tag match featuring The Rhodes versus The Million Dollar Man and Virgil was planned, it never came to fruition as Dusty and Dustin both walked out of the company before the planned Royal Rumble Match.

 

WWF executives were said to be furious with Dusty for leaving before the match, even some to believe that Dusty Rhodes will never be welcomed back to the WWF, those same sources have said the company will happily welcome Dustin back, if he ever choses to come back.

 

For his short run in the WWF, Dustin had a three match series against The Warlord (a former foe of Dusty's in the NWA). And, although he came out on the losing ends of those matchups, he held his own against the bigger brawler, wowing some insiders with his natural given abilities.

 

While over on WCW, Dustin was working with veteran Rip Rogers in either singles matches or in 6-Man contests. Rhodes would generally be teamed with some combination of The Young Pistols or The Lighting Express to take on Rip Rogers and The Master Blasters (who remind some of a young Powers Of Pain).

 

His work in WCW up to this date has been somewhat lackluster, given the limited amount of wrestling he gets in on multi-man matches, when in the ring and given the chance, he has impressed some.

 

With his father now in charge of WCW, it will be interesting to see how his career plays out, leaving some to wonder if he would be better off in the WWF and away from the shadow of his father.

 

 

 

What Hulk Hogan Royal Rumble Victory Means For Wrestlemania 7

 

 

After earning an impressive victory over 29 of the top WWF wrestlers, Hulk Hogan has plenty of options heading into Wrestlemania 7. Hogan does have his eye on the WWF Championship, which is currently held by The Ultimate Warrior.

 

Hogan and Warrior clashed last year, with Warrior earning the defeat and winning the championship from Hogan. After retaining his title in a brutal Dog Collar Match against The Undertaker at the Rumble, the Warrior is heading into Mania as champion, which has many clamoring for the eventual rematch between two of WWF's biggest stars.

 

However, could another Wrestlemania rematch be on the horizon?

 

Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, once known as The Mega-Powers, have a heated past. A past that culminated at Wrestlemania 5 where the Mega-Powers exploded. It was on that night that Hogan would win the WWF Championship for a second time.

 

During this years Royal Rumble, it looked like The Mega-Powers may have been reforming in front of our eyes, as Hogan and Savage blew through the competition while also saving one another from eliminations. However, at the end of the night, Hogan, Savage, and Sgt Slaughter were the last three in the ring. Hogan accidently eliminated Savage from the match, before eliminating Slaughter for the victory.

 

In a tense moment, Savage re-entered the ring and began arguing with Hogan. After some harsh words, cooler heads looked like they might prevail, and Hogan offered to shake Savage's hand. After thinking about it, Savage instead slapped Hogan in the face and tried to help Slaughter throw Hogan over the top rope. Luckily, Hogan countered and eliminated Slaughter for the victory.

 

Could a Mega-Powers explosion be on the horizon?

 

However, could the patriotic Hogan be looking for another opponent?

 

After turning his back on his country, Sgt. Slaughter has drawn the ire of Hulk Hogan. However, Slaughter does have his eyes on the WWF Championship, and may be looking to take on The Ultimate Warrior. But, many wonder that since Slaughter didn't win the Rumble match, he doesn't deserve a shot at the championship.

 

Hogan did make one thing clear after winning the Rumble, he grabbed an American flag and showed the patriotic pride that runs deep inside the man with the 24 inch pythons.

 

However it turns out, Wrestlemania 7 is looking to be a classic.

 

 

 

 

Arena Reports

 

USA:

 

WWF Royal Rumble - Texas Stadium

Hulk Hogan wins The 30 Man Royal Rumble

The Ultimate Warrior d. The Undertaker Dog Collar Match (Retains WWF World)

Mr. Perfect d. Greg Valentine (Retains WWF Intercontinental)

The Hart Foundation d. The Legion Of Doom (Retains WWF Tag)

 

WCW World Championship Wrestling - The Bronco Bowl

Sting and Lex Luger d. The Skyscrapers

Barry Windham d. El Gigante

Z-Man d. Kevin Sullivan (Retains NWA Television)

Terry Taylor, Tommy Rich, Ricky Morton d. Buddy Landel and Doom

Norman The Lunatic d. Michael Wallstreet

Bobby Eaton d. The Italian Stallion

The Juicer d. Big Cat

Ranger Ross and Dustin Rhodes d. El Cubano and Rip Rogers

 

UWF Fury Hour - Reseda Country Club

Tully Blanchard and Bam Bam Bigelow d. Iceman Parsons and Hector Guerrero

Brian Blair d. Bob Orton Jr

Cactus Jack, Ivan Koloff, Sid Vicious d. Ken Patera, SD Jones, The Black Knight

Angel Of Death d. Dusty Wolfe

 

USWA Dallas - Civic Coliseum Ballroom

California Stud and Bart Sawyer d. Moondog Spot and Doug Gilbert by DQ

Dr. X d. Jeff Jarrett

Dirty White Boy and The Rock n Roll RPMs d. Stan Lane, Chris Champion, Tony Falk

John Tatum d. The Italian Stallion

King Cobra and Eddie Golden d. Brian Lee and Jamie Dundee

 

LMLW Drop Of The Bomb - Canton National Armory

Candi Devine and Bambi d. Peggy Lee Leather and Heidi Lee Morgan

Rockin Robin d. Kat LeRoux (Retains LMLW International)

Misty Blue d. Taylor Made

La Tigresa d. Molly McShane

Malia Hosaka d. Mariko Yoshida

 

LPWA Ladies Championship Wrestling - Wayne Ford Civic League

Judy Martin and Susan Green d. Candi Devine and Rockin Robin

Bambi d. Magnificent Mimi

Leilani Kai d. Allison Royal

Heidi Lee Morgan and Misty Blue d. Tina Moretti and Sindy Paradise

 

PNW Highway To Hell - Montana

Sting d. Mike Miller (Retains NWA World)

Steve Doll d. CW Bergstrom (Retains PNW Heavyweight)

Billy Jack Haynes d. Jesse Barr

Abuda Dein and Al Madril d. Brad Anderson and Scotty The Body

Bart Sawyer, Scott Norton, The Equalizer d. John Rambo and The Harris Brothers

 

IWCCW Running Wild - Fall River PAL

The Honky Tonk Man d. Tony Rumble in a Cage Match

Rick Rude d. Zap

Tony Atlas d. Rey Odyssey

Vic Steamboat and Joe Savoldi d. The Undertakers

The Tazmaniac d. TD Madison

 

ECWA East Coast Wrestling Association - Caesar Rodney High School

Nord The Barbarian d. Shinobi

Steve Doll d. Frankie Lancaster (Wins ECWA Heavyweight)

The Moondogs d. Cheetah Master and Boogie Woogie Brown (Wins ECWA Tag)

Ice Train d. Lance Diamond

Mean Mike d. David Isley

 

TWF Supercard - Denim And Diamonds San Antonio

Kevin Von Erich d. Abdullah The Butcher (Wins TWF Texas Heavyweight)

One Man Gang d. Action Jackson

Terry Gordy and Iceman King Parsons d. Billy Joe Travis and The Great Kabuki

Rod Price d. Al Perez

 

WCWP Final Verdict - Wayne Ford Civic League

Charlie Norris d. Golden Bear (Retains WCWP Heavyweight)

Brad Rheingnas d. Madd Maxx

Mike Antony d. Kokina Maximus

Ripper Manson, Bill Irwin, Bob Orton Jr d. Hurricane Smith and The Top Guns

Pez Whatley d. Mike Samson

 

TWA Center Stage 1 - The Original Sports Bar

Kevin Sullivan and Agent Storm d. Don Muraco and Bill Kazmaier

Rocky Johnson d. Brian Pillman

DC Drake d. Mr. Sandman (Retains TWA Championship)

Nikolai Volkoff d. Bobo Brazil Jr

Jason Knight and Bad Crew #1 d. Larry Sharpe and Samurai Warrior

Mafioso Mastino d. Rockin Rebel

Tony Stetson d. Cactus Jack (Retains TWA Bars Wars)

Bruno Sassi d. Chris Candido

 

SAPW Championship Wrestling From Carolina - Caesar Rodney High School

Wahoo McDaniel d. Ivan Koloff (Wins SAPW US)

Big John Studd and Manny Fernandez d. Paul Jones and Firebreaker Chip

Robert Fuller d. Ranger Ross

Tony Seabolt d. Hollywood Bob Holly

 

AllStar All Star Wrestling - Fall River PAL

Wendi Richter d. Penelope Paradise

Shinobi and Tommy Rich d. Mike Enos and Bad Crew #2

Kevin Sullivan d. Jason Knight by DQ

Tiny Lister d. Fury

Tony Rumble d. Chris Duffy

 

ACW Atlantic Coast Wrestling - Caesar Rodney High School

Don Kernodle d. Samu (Retains ACW Mid-Atlantic)

Bad Crew #1 and Nelson Royal d. Rip Rogers and Nailz

Doug Somers d. Joe Gomez

Rocky King d. Rikki Nelson

 

WWA-NJ Hot In The Shade - Original Sports Bar

Rocky Johnson d. JT Smith (Wins WWA New Jersey Heavyweight)

Pete Doherty and Jason Knight d. Larry Sharpe and Larry Winters

Chris Candido d. Mr Sandman (Retains WWA Junior Heavyweight)

Bobo Brazil Jr. d. Skull Von Crush

Johnny Hotbody drew Rey Odyssey Double DQ

Billy Black d. Pain

Tony Stetson d. Morgus The Maniac

Johnny Rotten d. Abuddah Singh

 

PWF Breakin' Down 1 - Canton National Guard Armory

Dick Slater d. The Terminator

Jimmy Backlund d. Lou Perez (Retains PWF Light Heavyweight)

King Cobra and Bugsy McGraw d. John Tatum and The Master Blaster

Ron Slinker d. Denny Brown

Bobby Blaze d. Night Train Jackson

 

SSW Instant Classic - Canton National Guard Armory

One Man Gang d. The Colorado Kid (Wins SSW Heavyweight)

Brian Pillman, Dr. Tom Prichard, GQ Stratus d. Stan Lee, Eddie Golden, Ice Train

Joel Deaton d. The Dark Patriot by DQ

Mike Samson d. Beau James Dog Collar Match

 

ICWA Death Beckons - Canton National Guard Armory

Dick Slater d. Rocky King (Wins ICWA Heavyweight)

Pat Tanaka d. Jimmy Backlund (Wins ICWA Light Heavyweight)

Rocky Johnson and Nightmare Freddy d. Ron Slinker and The Master Blaster

Bugsy McGraw d. Mark Starr

Tex Slazenger d. Crash The Terminator

 

IWF Wrestling (Taping #1) - Canton National Guard Armory

Blackjack Mulligan d. Greg Valentine (Wins IWF Television)

Hector Guerrero d. Mike Moore by DQ

Joel Deaton and Jimmy Golden d. Denny Brown and Rob Van Dam

 

ASCW No More Mister Nice Guy 1991 - Wayne Ford Civic League

Big Scott Hall d. Buddy Rose

Wayne Bloom d. Jules Strongbow

SD Jones and Mike Antony d. Brian Costello and Larry Power by DQ

The Dirty White Boy d. Jose Luis Rivera

Sunny Beach d. Larry Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada:

 

WFWA Fury, Mayhem, Pain - Edmonton

Don Callis d. Baron Van Raschke (Retains WFWA Canadian Heavyweight)

Ed Moretti and Bad News Allen d. Gene Kiniski and EZ Ryder

Kerry Brown d. Ken Patera

Chris Markoff d. Big Titan

Lance Storm d. Gene Swann

 

CNWA Desolation 1 - Edmonton

Gama Singh d. Ben Bassarab (Retains CNWA National)

Gerry Morrow d. Ed Moretti (Wins CNWA Television)

Rick Martel and Johnny Smith d. Demolition Hux and Black Dragon

Bob Brown d. Bruiser Bedlam

Buddy Hart and Les Thornton d. Jason Anderson and Chi Chi Cruz

Gary Albright d. Lance Storm

Chris Jericho d. Steve Wilde

Big Titan d. Bobby Clancy

Steve Gillespie d. Fred Della Serra

 

GPW Tour #5 - Exhibition Park (The Maritimes)

Bad News Allen d. Ron Starr (Wins AGPW International Heavyweight)

Dutch Mantell and Leo Burke d. Demolition Hux and Demolition Blast

The Great Gama d. EZ Ryder

 

 

Puerto Rico:

 

WWC Superestrellas - San Juan

Carlos Colon and TNT d. Rick Rude and Dick Murdoch

Leo Burke and Los Super Medicos d. King Kong Bundy, Chicky Starr, Ron Starr

Wendi Richter d. Monster Ripper (Wins WWC Womens)

Action Jackson d. Bob Bradley

Eddie Gilbert and Sweet Brown Sugar d. Agent Storm and Mike Davis

Ron Garvin d. Giant Warrior

 

 

Japan:

 

NJPW Tour #8 - Sendai

Antonio Inoki, Keji Mutoh, Hiroshi Hase d. Big Van Vader, Masahiro Chono, Animal Hamaguchi

Riki Coshu d. Shinya Hashimoto

Dos Caras d. Koji Kanemoto

El Samurai, El Hijo Del Santo, Black Tiger II d. Kiyoshi Tamura, Mark Rocco, Black Cat

Hiro Saito d. Kazuo Yamazaki

Super Strong Machine, Masa Saito, Mike Enos d. Kengo Kimura, Osamu Kido, Kensuke Sasaki

Stan Lane and Wild Pegasus d. Wellington Wilkins Jr and Satanico

 

AJPW Golden War Of Eternity 1991 - Nippon Budokan

Stan Hansen d. Dan Spivey (Retains AJPW Triple Crown)

Miracle Violence Connection d. Doug Furnas and Dan Kroffat (Retains AJPW Unified World Tag)

Jumbo Tsuruta and Rusher Kimura d. Abdullah The Butcher and Yoshinari Ogawa

Andre The Giant d. Giant Kimala

Masanobu Fuchi, Dory Funk Jr, Terry Funk d. The Destroyer, Jim Brunzell, Johnny Smith

Mitsuharu Misawa d. Haruka Eigen

Johnny Ace and Kenta Kobashi d. The Fantastics (Retians AJPW All Asia)

Joel Deaton and The Holy Demon Army d. Mitsuo Momota, Fire Cat, Rex King

Tsuyoshi Kikuchi d. Tom Zenk (Wins AJPW TV)

 

SWS Champions In Fire 1991 - Tokyo

Genichiro Tenryu d. Ashura Hara

Nobuhiko Takada d. Naoki Sano

Ichimasa Wakamatsu and The Takano Brothers d. Yoshiaki Tatsu, The Great Kabuki, Dan Kroffat

Kendo Nagasaki and Killer Tim Brooks d. Isao Takagi and Don Arakawa

Hisakatsu Oya and Rochester Roadblock d. Giant Goliath and Tatsumi Kitahara

 

AJW Amazing Amazons 1991 - Chiba Bridge Arena

Aja Kong d. Bull Nakano (Wins WWWA World)

Kyoko Inoue d. Madusa Micelli (Retains AJW Singles)

Akira Hokuto d. Cooga (Retains AJW Junior)

Manami Toyota d. Bison Kimura (Retains All Pacific)

Yumiko Hotta d. Takako Inoue

Bat Yoshinaga d. Sakie Hasegawa (Wins IWA Women's World)

Reggie Bennett and Debbie Malenko d. Las Cachorros Orienteles (Wins AJW Tag)

Miki Handa, Kurenai, KAORU d. Mariko Yoshida, Kumiko Maekawa, Kaoru Ito

 

UWFi Bushido 1 - Hiroshima

Salman Hasimikov d. Nobuhiko Takada (Wins Pro-Wrestling World)

Victor Sangiev and Gary Albright d. Naoki Sano and Koji Kitao

Bob Backlund d. Dan Severn

Yoji Anjo d. Yoshihiro Takayama

Shunji Takano d. Samson Fuyukii

Bad News Allen d. Koki Kitahara

Billy Robinson d. Masahito Kakihara

Tatsuo Nakano d. Ryogaku Wada

 

W*NG Tour #6 - Battle Sphere Tokyo

Fishman and Headhunter A d. The Great Wojo and Fantasma

TNT d. Iceman (Retains W*NG Top Contender)

Tugboat Taylor and Gypsy Joe d. Killer and Mongolian Mauler

 

FMW Tour #5 - Battle Sphere Tokyo

Atsushi Onita, Tarzan Goto, Matsashi Aoyagi d. The Sheik, The Gladiator, Tiger Jeet Singh

Megumi Kudo d. Dynamite Kansai

Hisakatsu Oya, Amigo Ultra, Mr. Pogo d. Big Titan, Yukihiro Kanemura, Goro Tsurumi

Combat Toyota d. Miwa Sato

Battle Ranger and Hayato Nanjyo d. Horace Boulder and The Shooter

 

PWFG Tour #4 - Battle Sphere Tokyo

Umanosuke Ueda, Yoskiaki Fujiwara, Masakatsu Funaki d. Minoru Suzuki, Katsumi Usuda, Tatsuo Nakano

Yuki Ishikawa, Yoji Anjo, Tatutushi Goto d. Wayne Shamrock, Dan Severn, Wellington Wilkins Jr.

Super Strong Machine and Victor Zangiev d. Shoichi Funaki and Minoru Tanaka

Mark Starr d. Daisuke Ikeda

 

ULL Claws Of The Eagle 1991 - Battle Sphere Tokyo

Gran Hamada d. Bulldog Punish KT

Piloto Suicida and Dan Kroffat d. Masa Michinoku and Monkey Magic Wakita

Shoichi Funaki d. The Lightning Kid

Minoru Tanaka d. Masao Orihara

Yukihido Uena and Bestia Salvaje d. Richard Slinger and Ricky Fuji

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mexico:

 

CMLL Super Viernes - Pueblo:

El Canek d. Cien Caras (retains CMLL Heavy)

Blue Demon Jr d. Emilio Charles Jr. (retains NWA World Welterweight)

Mascara Ano 2000 d. Villiano III (retains CMLL World Light Heavy)

La Fiera d. Rayo De Jalsico Jr (retains Mexican National Heavy)

Forgotten Generation d. Perro Aguayo and El Dandy by DQ

Misterioso d. Lizmar (retains CMLL World Middleweight)

Universo 2000 d Fuerza Guerrera - Cage Match (retains CMLL World Welter)

Mascara Sagrada, Atlantis, Kato Kung Lee d. La Ola Blanca

Angel Azteca d Ringo Mendoza (Retains NWA World Light Heavyweight)

Apolo Dantes, Kung Fu, Arkangel De La Muerte d. Sangre Chicana, Vampiro Casanova, Americo Rocca (Retains CMLL World Trios)

 

UWA - Arena Neza

El Signo d. Dos Caras

Mil Mascaras, Black Terry, Jose Luis Feliciano d Negro Casas, Tinieblas, El Hijo del Santo

Villiano IV d. Blue Panther - Cage Match (Retains UWA World Lightweight)

Tortuguilla Karateka II d Silver King - Cage Match

Los Brazos b. Fishman and Babe Face

Transformer d. Solar (Retains UWA World Welterweight)

Kahoz d Tortuguilla Karateka I (Retains UWA World Jr. Light Heavyweight)

Miss Janeth d Marcela (Retains UWA Womens)

 

WWA Mexico Abandonado 1 - Arena Lopez Mateos

Mil Mascaras d. Jaque Mate - I Quit (Retains WWA World Light Heavyweight)

Silver King, Fishman, Brazo de Plato d. Rey Misterio Sr, El Hijo del Santo, El Texano

Villiano IV d. Brazo de Oro by DQ

Super Astro and Mondo Guerrero d. El Mercenarios

Villiano V d Ultraman 2000

Colibri d. Mercenario I

 

 

England:

 

PPUK Radioactive - Andover Leisure Centre

Brian Maxine d. Jackie Pallo Jr (Retains PPUK World Heavyweight)

Ian McGregor, Marty Jones, Ben McCoy d. Mal Sanders, Sid Cooper, Keith Myatt

Johnny Saint d Adrian Finch

Johnny Kidd d. Tom Tyrone (Wins PPUK Arena Championship)

 

ASW Live Wire - Nottingham

Dave Duran, David Taylor, Chic Cullen d. Lee Bronson, Alan Kilby, Tiger Dalbir Singh

Crusher Mason d. Giant Warrior

Robbie Brookside d. Blondie Barratt

Steve Morocco d. Mark Rooco

Steve Prince d. Bearcat Brady

 

BWF Tour #8 - Oakengates Theater

Marty Jones and Kendo Nagasaki d. Steven Regal and Giant Haystacks

Tony St. Clair d. Sid Cooper

Johnny Saint and Ben McCoy d Adrian Finch and Tom Tyrone

Brian Maxine d. Johnny South

Crusher Mason and Doc Dean d. Skull Murphy and Danny Boy Collins

 

JPUK Cliffhanger - Andover Leisure Centre

Big Daddy d. Mal Sanders

Keith Myatt, Sid Copper, Ian McGregor d. Johnny Kid, Alan Kilby, Steve Grey

Blondie Barratt d. Dave Adams

Johnny Angel d. Spinner McKenzie

 

 

 

 

 

Germany:

 

CWA Consequence 1991 -Frankfurt

Larry Cameron, Rambo, Giant Haystacks d.

Steve Wright d. Dan Collins (Retains CWA World Middleweight)

Franz Schumann and Mile Zrno d Dynamite Smith and Barbarian - Cage (Retains CWA World Tag)

Mal Sanders d. George Takano

Tony Halme d. Jason Cross

Johnny Angel and Kurragan d. Tony St. Clair and Mad Bull Buster

 

 

 

 

NEXT ISSUE:

Legion Of Doom: No More Kid Games

The Four Horseman's Murky Future

Masahiro Chono: The Future Is Bright

News and Notes

Promotional Analysis

Arena Reports

 

 

 

 

 

[General Gameplay Questions Thread]

This has probably already been asked, but if a worker walks out of my promotion or hands in his notice, how long do I have to wait until they are willing to negotiate with me ? 6 months? A year? Never?

[Vintage Pro Wrestling]

From The Desk Of Fat Vinnie D

 

 

I am very excited for this Friday at Stroker's Billiards, as Vintage Pro Wrestling presents A Night Of Champions, as we will crown our inaugural Heavyweight and Tag Team Champions!!! It will be a night that fans surely do not want to miss!! And, what a card I have signed for you fine folks!!!

 

 

Vintage Heavyweight Championship: Air Attack Weasel vs. Justice Jolson

 

In what will surely go down as an instant classic, Tampa's Own Air Attack Weasel takes on the Genetic Freak Justice Jolson. After impressive wins over Quentin Queen and Buzz Reid, Air Attack Weasel comes into Stroker's with a momentum that he hopes will carry him to gold. However, Weasel will run into the Genetic Freak Justice Jolson, who owns wins over both the ring veteran Buck Graham and Ace Youngblood. Believe me folks, you will not want to miss this match as the very first VPW Heavyweight Champion is crowned.

 

 

 

Vintage Tag Team Championship: The Hot Taggs vs Death Row w/ Cat Jenson

 

Simply put, these two teams hate each other. Shady K and Knuckles of Death Row have made their contempt of The Tagg brothers known. Death Row will have the experience advantage, but The Hot Taggs will have the loyal Stroker's fans behind them. Added into this combustible mix is the team of Sky High. I had the unfortunate job to inform both G-Force and Drop Kix that they would not be getting this title shot. After a heated argument between myself and Nick Major, who was pushing for a Triple Threat, I made the executive decision to sign this match and to name Sky High as the number one contenders.

 

 

"The Native American" Ace Youngblood vs Mercy Michaels

 

As your VPW Commissioner, it is my job to ensure the health and well being of my workers, and as such I am attempting to let the bad blood that is boiling over between Ace Youngblood and Buzz Reid cool down by keeping these two rivals as far as apart as possible. Both Ace Youngblood and Buzz Reid will be barred from ringside during each others respective matches. Fines will be heavy if they disobey my rulings. Understandably, the two warriors were not thrilled by my decision. However, each man will get to take their aggressions out in some hard hitting action. Ace Youngblood will take on the very dangerous Mercy Michaels. This rematch from two weeks ago promises to be an epic encounter.

 

 

"The Redneck Rebel" Cockroach Carter vs Buzz Reid w/ Herb Staley

 

Button down the hatches, fans. Stroker's favorite brawler Cockroach Carter is one tough son of a gun, and loves to bring the plunder to any match he finds himself in. This week he draws the very pissed Buzz Reid, who is still steaming from his loss last week to Air Attack Weasel. Both men have their own reasons to want to bring destruction. Buzz Reid is embroiled in a feud with Ace Youngblood, while Cockroach Carter has his own issues going on with Pepper Pelton.

 

 

Brett Kyle vs James Diaz

 

Brett Kyle returns to Stroker's after a successful match against Hammer Hadley last week. Brett Kyle has made no secret of what he hopes to achieve here at VPW, and will look to continue his winning streak. James Diaz is a monster in the making. Literally. Diaz is a second generation wrestler. His father is Japanese Legend "Monster" Raymond Diaz. While young at only 18 years old, Diaz has the look and the genetics to go far here at Vintage.

 

 

Folks, when Fat Vinnie D guarantees something, you can take it to the bank. I guarantee you will not want to miss the action this Friday at Stroker's Billiards!!! Tickets are only 5$ at the door, or you can swing by Fat Vinnie D's Used Autos and when you test drive one of my quality automobiles, you will receive 2 free tickets!!

[Vintage Pro Wrestling]

VPW Aftershock Episode 2

 

 

 

Brought to you by Chemlawn. For all your lawn needs, we work from dusk til dawn. Trust Chemlawn

 

 

 

We open in the locker room with Jim Lou Freebush who is with Bret Kyle

 

Freebush: Hello and welcome to Aftershock. I am Jim Lou Freebush and I am standing with Bret Kyle. Bret, tonight we saw you on the winning side against Hammer Hadley. Bret what are your goal here in Vintage Pro Wrestling?

 

Bret Kyle:Well, Jim, it should be obvious to anyone watching at home that I want to be the face of Vintage!! I want all the great fans at Stroker's and all the fans watching at home to know that I am fighting for you, the fans. I want to be the top dog here, and I don't care if it's Air Attack Weasel or Justice Jolson. I am coming for the champ!!

 

Freebush: Well, there you have it folks!!!

 

 

 

We are then taken to a pool table where Cockroach Carter is playing 8 Ball with a couple of bikers

 

 

Cockroach: PEPPER!!! Boy, I am going to make you squeal like a pig next time I see you!! You done slammed me on my head tonight....My head is hard....Hard as a rock!!

 

Cockroach smashes a pool stick over his head

 

Cockroach: And just like my momma says, you can kill a man, but you ain't gonna kill no COCKROACH!!!

 

 

 

In the background of the shot, we see Lucas Mucus eating food off random peoples tables.

 

 

 

We are then in a makeshift office, where Fat Vinnie D is with Jim Lou Freebush.

 

 

 

Freebush: Fat Vinnie, I know you have a lot on your mind after tonight, but you have informed me that you have a very important announcement to make.

 

Fat Vinnie: That's right, Jim. I want to formally announce that next week Vintage Pro Wrestling will not only be crowning it's first ever Heavyweight Champion, but also we are going to crown our first ever TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS, as I have just signed Death Row and The Hot Taggs in a match to take place next Friday for the the titles!!!

 

Freebush: Wow!!! That is some big news fans!! You don't want to miss any of the exciting action folks. Next Friday, make sure you come out to Stroker's Billiards to see Vintage's first ever Heavyweight and Tag Team Champions crowned!!!

 

 

We are in the parking lot of Stroker's following Air Attack Weasel as he is making his way to his car.

 

Air Attack Weasel: Next week....Next week....I can feel it in my bones....I will ascend to the top of Vintage, and be able to proclaim all of Vintage as my own!!! Nothing will stand in the way of my destiny!! Justice Jolson, you are a big powerful guy, but brotha, next week you are going to go one on one with the Weasel, and you will see why I am the best unsigned talent in this business...Next week....

[Vintage Pro Wrestling]

VPW Full Throttle #2 Report

By Alan Wojcik

 

 

Wrestling fans, it's another Friday and another night at the matches!! Not much has changed from last week, other than I did notice a few more bikers playing pool tonight.

 

 

Fan Appreciation Match: G-Force w/ Black Diamond vs "The Sandman" Jules Night

 

With the other half of Sky High, Drop Kix in action on the "main card" it was G-Force's chance to shine as a single competitor. Jules Night is a youngster from Oklahoma, and has a good look, but not much in the way of charisma. Maybe that is where the name Sandman comes from?? He could put you to sleep, literally. After 8 minutes of back and forth action, Night applied a Sleeper Hold to G-Force, and then turned it into a German Suplex from the Sleeper Hold, which was impressive. Pretty surprising that Jules Night would get the win here, given the response that Sky High has with the Stroker's crowd.

 

 

The show opened up with a little rap performance by Sweet P, one of Nick Major's friends. I guess VPW now has a theme song??

 

Anyways, after the performance Ace Youngblood stormed the ring and demanded that Buzz Reid come to the ring to face him man to man. Buzz Reid and Herb Staley come out from the back. Buzz and Youngblood have words before Fat Vinnie D and security come out to settle the tensions before anything happens between the two.

 

 

 

Triple Threat: "The Snot Monster" Lucus Mucus vs Mercy Michaels vs Taylor Norton

 

You either love spotfests or you don't. This was a 15 minute spotfest, that saw a lot of acrobatic moves and death defying spots that did manage to get the crowd engaged. The ending saw Lucus Mucus connect with a Canadian Destroyer from the top rope onto Taylor Norton, but Mercy Micheals quickly broke up the pin attempt, and connected with a Tornado DDT on Mucus for the win.

 

 

 

After the match, a dejected Lucus Mucus walked over to a lady that appeared to be in her 50's and had her spit in his mouth, before he walked to the back. Disgusting.

 

 

Bret Kyle vs Hammer Hadley

 

I was completely let down with this match, A total dud. I was expecting more from these two, but this is what happens when you have two relative rookies facing off. The only redeeming factor of the match was seeing Kyle connect with a beautiful Shooting Star Press for the win. Hopefully as these two get more experience here at VPW with these weekly shows, they both will able to improve their chemistry with each other.

 

 

 

Death Row and The Texas Hangman came out from the back and began to cut a promo on their opponents for tonight. The Hangman is a rookie from Texas, but has an imposing look standing 6'8 and weighing over 300 pounds. Death Row ran down The Hot Taggs and Drop Kix, while Hangman stood there looking menacing.

 

 

 

The Hot Taggs and Drop Kix w/ Black Diamond vs Death Row and The Texas Hangman w/ Cat Jenson

 

The match was a fun 15 minute match, until the end when it appeared that The Texas Hangman got legitimately hurt. Living up to their names, the Hot Taggs showed off some amazing tag team maneuvers while Drop Kix really seemed to work well with Death Row, especially Knuckles. Hangman saw limited action, but did show some athleticism when given the chance. Unfortunately, it appeared he seriously injured his left arm when Kalder Tagg slipped while attempting a Running Bulldog on the big Texan, and landed awkwardly on Hangman's arm. The Hangman was able to finish the match, but in considerable pain. Just as last week, Death Row connected with a Death Sentence on Drop Kix for the win.

 

 

After the match, Nick Major and Fat Vinne D checked on The Texas Hangman, and I could hear Hangman tell them that his arm is broken. I hope that is not the case, as the rookie did look impressive.

 

 

Semi-Final Tournament Match: "The Native American" Ace Youngblood vs Justice Jolson

 

This was easily the match of the night, as the veteran Youngblood was able to get an impressive performance out of the young Jolson. Despite what some may preconceive about Justice Jolson, "He's just a bodybuilder" "He can't work", he really shined tonight. Around the twelve minute mark, Youngblood connected with his Flying Tomahawk Chop to Jolson, however Herb Staley and Buzz Reid entered the picture. Ace Youngblood left the ring and brawled with Reid as the match was awarded to a dazed Justice Jolson via a countout.

 

 

Buzz Reid and Ace Youngblood continued to brawl throughout Stroker's as the VPW security tried to break up the fight. Commissioner Fat Vinnie D got on the house mic and ordered Ace Youngblood to stop, citing the fact that Buzz Reid would be in a match later. Security finally got control and Youngblood was kicked out of Stroker's as Buzz Reid made his way to the locker room to get ready for his match later.

 

 

As all the madness was quieting down, Pepper Pelton got in the ring and grabbed the mic from Fat Vinnie D and mocked the fans at Stroker's and claimed that Cockroach Carter is a dumb toothless hillbilly, and that wrestling Carter would be beneath him. Pelton refused to wrestle Carter tonight, as the fans booed and this brought out Carter to the loudest applause of the night. The bikers really seem to like this guy. Cockroach Carter grabbed Pelton as he was trying to leave, and threw him into the ring for the match.

 

 

"The Redneck Rebel" Cockroach Carter vs Pepper Pelton

 

In what was billed as a "wrestling" match, quickly eroded into a hardcore match that was thankfully short. Pelton managed to DDT Carter onto the floor of Stroker's and roll him into the ring for the win

 

 

 

 

 

Main Event: Semi-Final Tournament Match: Air Attack Weasel vs Buzz Reid w/ Herb Staley[

 

The fans at Stroker's were solidly behind Weasel in this semi final match. After a ref bump, Herb Staley threw a chain to Buzz Reid, who was about to nail Weasel, however Ace Youngblood charged into Stroker's causing mayhem to erupt and security ran to get between Youngblood and Reid. In the mayhem, Air Attack Weasel was able to connect with a Pop Goes The Weasel on Buzz for the win.

 

After the match security and Vinnie D had to get the chaos under control between Youngblood and Reid, as VPW seems to have it's first main event feud on it's hands.

 

 

 

QUICK RESULTS:

Jules Night d. G-Force

Mercy Michaels d. Lucas Mucus and Taylor Norton

Bret Kyle d. Hammer Hadley

Death Row and Texas Hangman d. The Hot Taggs and Drop Kix

Justice Jolson d. Ace Youngblood

Pepper Pelton d. Cockroach Carter

Air Attack Weasel d. Buzz Reid

 

 

 

Final Thoughts

 

VPW seems focused on building up some feuds with Buzz Reid/Ace Youngblood, Pepper Pelton/Cockroach and either Sky High or The Hot Taggs/Deathrow. Tonight the ring apron was adorned with advertisements for Fat Vinnie D's Used Auto Sales, Nick Major Productions, and Chemlawn Lawn Care. So, outside the obvious Vinnie D and Nick Major connection, it appears that VPW has a sponsorship deal with Chemlawn. Never heard of them. I think their cameraman works there. The Texas Hangman left shortly after his match, and I am told he was going to the hospital and that his arm is messed up. After the show, Taylor Norton and Lucas Mucus were visibly drunk and trying to flirt with any female they came into contact with, which didn't sit well with some of the veterans in the locker room. Overall, VPW built off last weeks show, and I am excited to see Air Attack Weasel and Justice Jolson next week for the VPW Title.

[Vintage Pro Wrestling]

From The Desk Of Fat Vinnie D

 

 

What a debut show for Vintage Pro Wrestling!!! I want to thank you, the fans, for turning out and turning up at Stroker's Billiards. We packed that place out!!! The tournament to crown the first ever Vintage Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion got off to a hot start, and this Friday we will see the continuation of the tournament with two exciting Semi-Final Matches!!! Because of Buzz Reid's unprovoked attack on Ace Youngblood, and the boiling blood inside the Native America, I know that the VPW Security Staff will have their hands full. We have signed some exciting matches for this coming Friday:

 

 

Semi Final Tournament Match: Air Attack Weasel vs Buzz Reid w/ Herb Staley

 

This will surely be a hard hitting affair, but will Ace Youngblood be able to control his emotions and not get involved in this match?? As the commissioner, I sure hope so. I have already sent Youngblood a written warning that he is expected to let this match play out in the ring without his involvement.

 

 

Semi Final Tournament Match: "The Native American" Ace Youngblood vs Justice Jolson

 

Again, will Ace Youngblood's thoughts of revenge on Buzz Reid cause him to overlook the genetic freak that is Justice Jolson?? Jolson is a legit powerhouse and has already shown that he shouldn't be taken lightly.

 

 

"The Redneck Rebel" Cockroach Carter vs Pepper Pelton

 

Despite my reservations for his health after needing 20 stitches to close up the wound to his head, I have agreed to give Pepper Pelton a chance for revenge against the wildly popular Cockroach Carter. The Redneck Rebel has proven his abilities in bar brawls, but this match is a strictly wrestling match. Can Carter show the same abilities without the use of any weapons??

 

 

Bret Kyle vs Hammer Hadley

 

The exciting Bret Kyle has been signed to a match with the hard hitting Hammer Hadley. Will the aerial master Kyle prevail or will the ground and pound king Hammer Hadley take the W??

 

 

Six Man Match: Drop Kix and The Hot Taggs vs The Texas Hangman and Death Row

 

Drop Kix will look for some revenge against Death Row when he teams with The Hot Taggs to take on Death Row and The Texas Hangman. The Taggs got involved in the aftermath of last weeks match between Sky High and Death Row, and has found themselves in Shady K and Knuckles' crosshairs. How will the wild Texan Hangman get along with Death Row??

 

 

Triple Threat: Lucus Mucus vs Mercy Michaels vs Taylor Norton

 

In what should be a consideration for match of the night, three of VPW's most daring individuals lock up in the ring. Mercy has already showed what he is about, while "The Snot Monster" Lucus Mucus is itching to show the fans of VPW what he is all about. The young hard partying Taylor Norton is a former tag partner of Bret Kyle, and like Bret, is looking to make a name for himself as a singles competitor.

 

 

 

Fans, trust Fat Vinnie D when I say that you will not want to miss a second of action at Stroker's Billiards this Friday!! Stop on by at 8888 W Hillsborough Ave for hard hitting action, drink specials, and unlimited table play!! All that for only 5$ You can't beat that, and you can't beat Vintage Pro Wrestling!!!

[Vintage Pro Wrestling]

VPW AFTERSHOCK EPISODE 1

 

 

 

The show opens up with Pepper Pelton being stitched up after being nailed with a whiskey bottle.

 

Jim Lou Freebush: Vintage fans, hello and welcome to Aftershock. I am your host Jim Lou Freebush. With me is Pepper Pelton. Pepper, how are you feeling after tonight?

 

Pepper Pelton: How am I feeling?!? What a stupid question. In 4 years of varsity football, where I was All State, I have never tasted my own blood!!! Cockroach Carter, you crossed the line when you smashed that bottle into my head!! I will get my revenge on you, if it's the last thing I do!!! I HATE WHISKEY!!!

 

 

 

We see highlights of the match between Death Row and Sky High, and then transition to Death Row in the parking lot of Stroker's. Shady K and Knuckles are smoking a Black And Mild, while Cat Jenson is on her phone.

 

Shady K: Dawg, tonight was lit.

 

Knuckles: Sho 'nuf

 

Shady: Dem Tagg Boys, I don't know what they thinking. You don't mes with thugs.

 

Knuckles: They will get got!!!

 

Shady K: BLAAAAT!!!

 

 

 

We are then taken to the bar at Stroker's where Lucus Mucus is getting carded trying to buy some beer.

 

Lucus Mucus: Lady, don't you know who I am??

 

Bartender: No I don't, but I am going to....

 

Lucus Mucus: I am Lucus Mucus!! And, next week you won't be able to forget my name sweet cheeks!!

 

Bartender: Umm.....ok....ID??

 

Lucus Mucus: This is a waste of time, I don't need your beer.

 

Lucus then pulls out a flask from his pocket and takes a swig.

 

 

 

We are then in the locker room with Ace Youngblood and Fat Vinnie D. Air Attack Weasel is trying to calm Ace Youngblood down.

 

Ace: Vinnie, I don't care about this tournament. I don't care about VPW. I want Buzz Reid!!!

 

Fat Vinnie: Ace, I know, but please understand, there are protocols in place. I can't just let mayhem run amok....

 

Ace: Mayhem run amok!?!? Buzz attacked ME!!! I want him next week...

 

Vinnie D: That's not how the tournament brackets are set up, Air Attack Weasel has him next week

 

Ace: I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE BRACKETS!!!

 

Air Attack Weasel: Ace, listen buddy. I got him. I will take care...

 

Ace: NO!! This is matter of pride!!! I will get my hands on him and take care of him, and Weasel - if you get in my way, I will take care of you too!!!

[Vintage Pro Wrestling]

VPW Full Throttle #1 Report

By: Alan Wojcik

 

 

When local celebrity Fat Vinnie D announced the formation of Vintage Pro Wrestling, I was excited. As a lifelong wrestling fan with over 20 years in the business as a freelance wrestling journalist, I was intrigued by Vinnie and Nick Major's mission to bring tradition back to the Tampa area, an area steeped in wrestling tradition.

 

Living in New Port Richey, which is 30 minutes outside of Tampa, I had never heard of Stroker's Billiards and when I showed up, I understood why. Hidden in the corner of a sparsely filled shopping center in a seedy part of Tampa, I made sure to lock my doors to my car. Being a father of two young girls who are also wrestling fans, I have my reservations about bringing them to this dump.

 

As I was walking into the "venue" I was greeted by Ryan Holland, who was there to be the Head Referee. Holland has a ton of experience, so it does appear that VPW is shelling out some money to at least make this seem legit.

 

After some portly woman, who smelled faintly of cabbage took my 5$, I walked into Stroker's where I was hit with the stench of cigarettes and stale beer. I noticed that Mac Smith and Jim Lou Freebush were setting up an antiquated announce booth, another good sign that VPW is trying to be seen as a legit promotion.

 

There were roughly 20 people that actually were there to watch the show, the rest of Stroker's patrons seemed perplexed and slightly annoyed that a wrestling show was taking place.

 

A twenty-something looking kid was walking around with a handheld camera. I guess he is there camera guy. I did notice that he kept going to the bathroom before the show, and in between matches, coming out rubbing his nose.

 

The show started promptly at 8, with what VPW called a "Fan Appreciation Match"

 

Fan Appreciation Match: The Hot Taggs (Kalder and Wolfie) vs Charlie Corner and Hammer Hadley

 

The Hot Taggs are a brother tandem from Montana consisting of Wolie, 21 and Kalder, 19. The opposition are the 6'6 18 year old Charlie Corner, who trained at the WWA in California and the 21 year old hard hitting Hammer Hadley from Tampa. In a fairly exciting match that last just under 10 minutes, the brother tandem picked up the win after they connected with a High-Low on Charlie Corner.

 

 

The show started with VPW Commissioner Fat Vinnie D welcoming us to the show and explaining that tonight we will be seeing the first round tournament matches that will eventually crown the first ever VPW Heavyweight Champion. This brought out Buzz Reid and Herb Staley. Herb said that Fat Vinnie D should just hand the belt over to Buzz Reid because it's a foregone conclusion that Reid will be VPW Champion. Staley then ran down the fans in attendance calling them all drunken hicks. This set up....

 

 

First Round Match: Happy Elwood vs Buzz Reid w/ Herb Staley

 

Elwood did a marvelous job getting the few children in attendance to start chanting. Five minutes into the match, Herb Staley jumped on the ring apron as Happy was about to connect with the Go Luck Yourself, distracting the happy one. Elwood decked Staley, who fell hard to the floor of Stroker's. However, Elwood turned into a Terminator Slam and Buzz Reid was declared the victor.

 

The next match was the Bar Room Brawl, which featured Stroker's favorite redneck, Cockroach Carter. The regular barfly's at Stroker's seemed really into the Confederate Flag wearing Carter, which doesn't surprise me, given the area that the matches took place.

 

Bar Room Brawl: "The Red Neck Rebel" Cockroach Carter vs Pepper Pelton vs Bret Kyle

 

Pepper Pelton took control of the match early, letting his natural athleticism dominate. After a series of football tackles to both Carter and Kyle, Pepper slid out of the ring and begin arguing with some bikers because Pepper grabbed a pool stick out of one of their hands. This allowed Bret Kyle to hit a Suicide Dive onto Pelton. Cockroach Carter threatened to attempt a Suicide Dive of his own, but slid out of the ring at the last second and slammed Kyle through a table. After a few minutes of action that you would expect from a Bar Room Brawl, the ending came when Pepper Pelton connected with a Death Valley Driver to Bret Kyle, but when he stood up, he turned into Cockroach Carter slamming a bottle of Jack Daniels onto Pepper's head, shattering the bottle. After the match was over, Cockroach Carter invited one of the local bikers into the ring and they both began to slurp some of the blood and broken glass infused whiskey off the mat.

 

 

 

 

Sky High (Drop Kix and G-Force) w/ Black Diamond vs Death Row (Shady K and Knuckles) w/ Cat Jenson

 

In a wild 10 minute match, both teams captured the fans attention with a series of tag team maneuvers. Death Row showed their collective experience in the match by leading the two relative newcomers to a action packed match. The fans really got behind Sky High and their manager Black Diamond, who found herself brawling with Cat Jenson on the outside of the ring. The ending came when Drop Kix climbed to the top turnbuckle to attempt a Missile Drop Kick, but Knuckles pushed the ref into the ropes, causing Kix to crotch himself on the turnbuckle, allowing Death Row to connect with a Death Sentence onto Kix

 

After the match Death Row began to beatdown Sky High, but The Hot Taggs ran out from the back for the save. Death Row began mocking The Taggs as they made their way to the back.

 

 

First Round Match: "Old School" Buck Graham vs Justice Jolson

 

After a high paced match, VPW slowed the night night with the old school veteran Buck Graham and the bodybuilder Justice Jolson. Graham gained the early advantage, working over Justice's leg, but after Buck missed a splash attempt into the turnbuckle, Jolson took over with a series of rest holds, as the crowd grew restless. Justice finally ended the match with a victory after hitting his Death Row Powerslam, advancing in the tournament.

 

 

 

First Round Match: "The Native American" Ace Youngblood vs Mercy Michaels

 

In the match of the night, Youngblood and Michaels delivered a hard hitting, high impact match that got even the most jaded in attendance to react to the action. After a series of reversals and near falls, the ending came around the 15 minute mark. After connecting with a Yakuza Kick, Mercy attempted a Senton Bomb from the top rope. However, Youngblood moved out of the way and connected with a Flying Tomahawk Chop for the win.

 

After the match, Herb Staley walked out from the back to run down Youngblood. This allowed Buzz Reid to attack Youngblood from behind, and connect with a Terminator Slam on Youngblood. Security ran Buzz Reid and Staley off, as Fat Vinnie D checked on the fallen Ace Youngblood.

 

 

Main Event: First Round Match: Air Attack Weasel vs Quentin Queen

 

In a match that disappointed this writer, both men tried to delivery but something just didn't click. The match lasted roughly 10 minutes, and ended in typical old school fashion. After Ryan Holland got accidently struck with an errant Weasel kick, Quentin Queen nailed Weasel with brass knuckles as Air Attack was checking on the fallen ref. Queen covered Weasel, but Weasel managed to kick out at the last second. This caused Queen to lay into Holland, and when he turned back to Weasel, he was nailed with a superkick, and then Weasel connected with a Pop Goes The Weasel for the win

 

 

QUICK RESULTS:

 

The Hot Taggs d Charlie Corner and Hammer Hadley

Buzz Reid d Happy Elwood

Cockroach Carter d Pepper Pelton and Bret Kyle

Death Row d Sky High

Justice Jolson d Buck Graham

Ace Youngblood d Mercy Michaels

Air Attack Weasel d Quentin Queen

 

 

Final Thoughts:

 

For a debut show, VPW did deliver what was expected with a solid blend of familiar names and some good looking prospects. I am not a fan of the venue, as Stroker's Billiards is a little rough around the edges, but it serves its purpose for a "Bar Show". I think VPW needs to do more to promote their product, as it looked like on 20 people were there to see the show, and half of those were friends and family of the performers. Speaking of promoting, the camera guy, whose name I later found out was Hank, was filming interviews and vignettes with various workers and Jim Lou Freebush for a Youtube Show called After Shock, so that should be interesting. Overall, I was entertained for the 5 dollar price point, and will be coming back next Friday to see the next show,

[Vintage Pro Wrestling]

<p>...</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52040" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><em>From The Desk Of Fat Vinnie D</em></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Hello wrasslin' fans, this is your Vintage Pro Wrestling commissioner Fat Vinnie D!!</p><p> </p><p> We here at Vintage Pro are ready to entertain you, the fans. We cannot wait to see you this Friday at Stroker's Billiards. Tickets will be 5$ at the door, with 2 For 1 Drink Specials plus Unlimited Table Play!!! Come on out, and see what we are all about!!!</p><p> </p><p> Our first show will surely not disappoint, as we have booked a tournament to crown the first ever VPW Heavyweight Champion!!! This Friday, that tournament will kick off with some exciting and intriguing first round matchups. We will also see other hard hitting matches that will surely excite the wrasslin' fan in all of us!!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>VPW Heavyweight Championship Tournament 1st Round Matches:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Air Attack Weasel vs Quentin Queen</strong></p><p> </p><p> An exciting match that features two very well rounded veterans. Tampa's own, Air Attack Weasel is a former 2x Coastal Zone Extreme Champion who will bring over 18 years of experience to Vintage Pro. When he isn't wrestling at Stroker's Billiards, you can find Air Attack Weasel running his very successful tennis school at Northdale Golf And Country Club.</p><p> </p><p> Quentin Queen is a 2012 graduate of the TCW School Of Pro Wrestling. He is a well rounded veteran, but will sometimes let his arrogance and general dislike of the fans get the best of him.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Happy Elwood vs Buzz Reid w/ Herb Staley</strong></p><p> </p><p> Happy Elwood is an extremely popular 17 year veteran. Elwood was one of only two graduates at the USPW Training Camp. Do not let Elwood's happy go luck personality fool you, because he is a warrior in the ring, and can connect with his Go Luck Yourself Spinning Backbreaker out of nowhere.</p><p> </p><p> Buzz Reid is an imposing presence inside and outside of the ring. As a bouncer at the wildly popular Mons Venus, Buzz has developed a reputation as a no nonsense individual. Joining Buzz Reid is the hated Herb Staley, who brings his experience at SCCW and NYCW to VPW. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>"The Native American" Ace Youngblood vs Mercy Michaels</strong></p><p> </p><p> Ace Youngblood had a very successful 7 year stint at MAW, where he was a 4x MAW Tag Team Champion. Youngblood is coming to VPW looking to strike out on his own as a singles competitor. </p><p> </p><p> Mercy Michaels has developed a reputation in the wrestling scene as a wildly unpredictable and somewhat dangerous person. He is not above using weapons as a means to victory</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>"Old School" Buck Graham vs Justice Jolson</strong></p><p> </p><p> Buck Graham is a 20 year veteran, and unquestioned leader here at VPW. Once part of a popular team with Brady Prince in SCCW, Buck has developed a very successful singles run.</p><p> </p><p> Hailing from the Steel City, Justice Jolson is a genetic freak who was once crowned "Mr Pittsburgh" in the bodybuilding world. Justice is looking to find the same fame in the wrestling world.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bar Room Brawl Triple Threat:</strong></p><p><strong> "The Red Neck Rebel" Cockroach Carter vs Pepper Pelton vs Bret Kyle</strong></p><p> </p><p> If you are looking for someone to take part in VPW's first Bar Room Brawl, look no further than Cockroach Carter. Although only 22, Carter has developed a reputation of brawls in his hometown of Alabama.</p><p> </p><p> Pepper Pelton is a former Mr. Wisconsin as the states best high school football player. He turned down a shot at gridiron glory, by foregoing offers to University Of Wisconsin and Michigan State to jumpstart his wrestling career. He has claimed that football is not violent enough for him. Only 19 years old, he will find himself in a violent atmosphere his firs night at Vintage Pro.</p><p> </p><p> Bret Kyle is a hot prospect in the wrestling world, and looking to diversify himself by coming to VPW. His Shooting Star Press is a spectacle to behold.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tag Team Action:</strong></p><p><strong> Sky High (Drop Kix and G-Force w/ Black Diamond) vs Death Row (Knuckles and Shady K w/ Cat Jensom)</strong></p><p> </p><p> Sky High is the young team of Drop Kix and G-Force. Kix, being the veteran of the team found G-Force in California during one of his stints in the state, and formed the popular Sky High team. They soon found Black Diamond while she was an All American Track And Field star at University Of Tennessee. The trio have been traveling up and down the country, dazzling audiences of all kinds.</p><p> </p><p> The team of Death Row is the most well known stars in VPW, thanks to their stint in SWF. Both Shady K and Knuckles graduated of the SWF Training Camp and found success as former SWF Tag Team Champions. They are joined by DAVE badass Cat Jenson, who won't back down from anyone.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Come one, come all this Friday at Stroker's Billiards!!! Located at 8888 W. Hillsborough Ave!!! Drink and Table Specials!!! Only 5$ at the door!!!</p><p> </p></div></blockquote>

[Vintage Pro Wrestling]

PRESS RELEASE

 

 

Tampa - Fat Vinnie D's Used Auto Sales and Nick Major Productions are proud to announce the formation of a brand new professional wrestling organization named Vintage Pro Wrestling.

 

Vintage Pro Wrestling will be partnering with Stroker's Billiards, located at 8888 W. Hillsborough Ave, to bring the fans a weekly wrestling event starting this Friday, and every Friday thereafter.

 

"As a diehard wrestling fan, it was always my dream to open up my own federation. Vintage Pro is committed to bringing the fans an organization that they can call their own. With high octane action that will also be a throwback to the rich history of wrestling that has been lacking in the area, I personally guarantee the fans that they will not want to miss a second of the action. That's not a promise, that's a guarantee!!! And, when Fat Vinnie guarantees it, you can take it to the bank!!!" proclaimed Vincent Donario, at a press conference in the parking lot of Stroker's Billiards.

 

"Money will not be an obstacle in achieving our collective dreams.", added Nick Major.

 

"Don't forget our 2 For 1 Drink Specials and Unlimited Table Play during the shows!!" said Sam Stroker, owner of Stroker's Billiards.

 

Already signed for the debut event:

* "The Native American" Ace Youngblood

* Tampa's Own Air Attack Weasel

* Bret Kyle

* "Old School" Buck Graham

* Buzz Reid w/ Herb Staley

* "The Redneck Rebel" Cockroach Carter

* Death Row (Knuckles and Shady K w/ Cat Jenson)

* Happy Elwood

* Justice Jolson

* Mercy Micheals

* Quentin Queen

[TEW2020 Discussion Thread]

<p>I will also put this in the suggestions forum, but this is more talking aloud with the new attributes feature:</p><p> </p><p>

I am an addict. I have been clean for almost 2 years now. I have been to 2 rehabs. I relapsed after my first attempt at sobriety. </p><p> </p><p>

I say that, because I want to share that I have experience in this subject.</p><p> </p><p>

Game wise, let's take Extreme Deluxe (I believe that's his name...or we could say Jeff Hardy).... He is a hard drug user. Let's say you send him to rehab (should be anywhere from 30 days to 6 months)... for that first year after rehab, he should have a larger chance of relapsing, but after 2 years that should be taken down a notch year by year.... if he does relapse, he should have a higher chance of death and rehab stays should be 6months-1year... </p><p> </p><p>

I hope this makes sense.</p><p> </p><p>

Worker is a hard drug user</p><p> </p><p>

You send him to rehab (3-6months), there drug usage traits gets dialed back marginally</p><p> </p><p>

Once that worker is clean for 2 years, his drug usage traits get dialed back drastically</p><p> </p><p>

If worker relapses after a rehab stay, his chance of death is increased, and his rehab stay is longer (6 month - year)</p>

[TEW2020 Discussion Thread]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Gabriel" data-cite="Gabriel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><p> To me, Go for Broke insinuates that your back is against the wall, and something to give struggling companies a chance to turn things around quickly with one amazing show that pulls in fans from across the world would be huge.</p><p> </p><p> I can't think of any examples off the top of my head, but a lot of smaller promotions over the years have done these types of things near the end of their run, just hoping that the company can be saved. I would make this a high risk/high reward feature though, where you basically only use it if your company is nearing bankruptcy or has fallen in popularity so much that you can't even fathom getting back to where you started.</p><p> </p><p> You'd have to bring in big names, feature big matches, and essentially spend all of your capital in hopes that it would work... but if it does, then you go from having no money left, to seeing a record attendance at your event, record PPV/On Demand buys or TV ratings, and increased eyes on your product going forward. </p><p> .</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> So, essentially Supercard 3 from AWA</p>

[TEW2020 Discussion Thread]

<p>Adam, all these features have been amazing, and we still have a year to go. Unbelievable to think what else you have up your sleeve.</p><p> </p><p>

The newest one I like, because I also run games as a very local promotion. I live in Tampa, where there are/were 3-4 companies that would run weekly (hard to do as backyard-local in the game), but they would also have a spot show once every three or so months. "Paid Shows" from a Bike Fest or Rock concert or a charity show that doesn't affect the weekly cannon of the shows, so it's good to have this feature.</p>

[TEW2020 Discussion Thread]

<p>I also like this new feature because it saves you, if you are a smaller promotion, from wasting a whole show building up an angle if someone got injured earlier in the night.</p><p> </p><p>

For example: You are a local company that uses Dalton Castle as a major attraction, when he is available. You know on your Tuesday shows he is generally booked, but you have him for your Friday shows and big events. You have him in a blood feud for the big event. </p><p> </p><p>

On Tuesday he tears his ACL in ROH. </p><p> </p><p>

Before, you wouldn't get that notification until Wednesday.</p><p> </p><p>

Now, since ROH is bigger, you would get that notification before you book your Tuesday show, show you wont waste that show with Dalton Castle hype videos and instead can write an angle putting someone else in the match, and can focus Friday on hyping the match</p>

[TEW2020 Discussion Thread]

<p>Re: Todays entry:</p><p> </p><p>

If I am reading this right, I am more excited about the second part, because I occasionally play an 80's RW mod as 6 companies. Over time the sizes of the promotions change. Usually WCCW will rise quickly while AWA tanks. But, AWA has the third turn and WCCW the fifth.*</p><p> </p><p>

I would run an AWA and not be able to use Cactus Jack, because he is at the WCCW show, even though I wanted to use him on AWA and knew I wasn't using him on WCCW.</p>

[TEW2020 Discussion Thread]

I thought one of the bigger upgrades that could be made was playing as a child company. On The Fly Booking has me more excited than that. I love this entry.

[TEW2020 Discussion Thread]

I added this to the suggestion thread, but long story short, the ability to use The Network to track viewing habits and/or using tape libraries to release "Best Of...." DVDs to track which unsigned veteran fans are reacting to for possible nostalgia runs.

 

You want to bring in Jim Duggan for a 6 month run, you can release a Jim Duggan DVD and pick which matches to include to build up his popularity before bringing him in, so he has high momentum when he debuts.

 

Or, tracking Network viewing habits to see that fans seemingly are watching a ton of Rick Martel matches, so you could bring him in for a few appearances because you know your fans will react favorably to him, whereas fans really aren't watching any Paul Roma matches, so you know it's a bigger risk bringing him in.