Captain Kremmen

That pic looks totally late '70s/early '80s. She was a stunner in her heyday. Hard to believe she's near 80 now. Hard to believe that Moolah was sleazier than most of the men in the wrestling business.

Moolah's like a car... She goes from bitch to mega bitch in 3 seconds! 😁

LATE JUNE 1990 AWA HQ - ST. LOUIS PARK, MN CONFERENCE CALL ON THE CALL: Deborah Harry, Jim Crockett and Bill Watts (Not present: John Waters and Jerry Jarrett.) After the initial pleasantries between the three it was time for business. Bill: Deb, what's going on with TV negotiations? Deb: Well, we're still talking with ESPN about re-upping our contract with them. We're still butting heads with them over how many times a year they should be allowed to pre-empt our show in its set timeslot. We haven't budged from a maximum of five pre-emptions per year and they still want more leeway. John and I have also been talking to VH1 and MTV. Crockett: How are things going there? Deb: Things on the VH1 side look better. If we got a set slot there, we would be pretty much guarantee not being pre-empted except for maybe a couple of occasions per year. MTV falls more in line with ESPN on the pre-emption thing. Bill: Who's offering the most money? Deb: ESPN is still offering the most money for a deal. Crockett: So, take the VH1 deal for less money and fewer possible pre-emptions of the show or take the ESPN deal for more money and more possible pre-emptions. Deb: ESPN is also offering two more things that neither VH1 or MTV is. ESPN is also offering to throw in two network specials per year and air an episode of ESPN Championship Wrestling live every four months. Bill: Three episodes a year? Deb: Right? Bill: The ESPN deal still sounds better than the VH1 deal with the bonuses thrown in. Has VH1 offered anything other than a weekly spot for the show? Deb: I mentioned it to them. But they have yet to respond. Crockett: You and John keep plugging away at it. We'll get a deal done soon. Deb: Working hard on it, Jim. Bill: Deb, what's going on with the move? Deb: Still a two horse race between Phoenix and Vegas. But right now, Vegas has a slight lead to get the nod. Crockett: Sin City. Deb: Would you guys be worry about the behavior of the wrestlers in a city like Vegas? Bill: It doesn't matter where wrestlers are. They could be in Lubbiock, Texas or Las Vegas and still get in lots of trouble. Deb chuckled. Deb: The no state income tax thing for Vegas definitely gives it an advantage; though Arizona's state income tax is really small. Crockett: Vegas or Phoenix as a home base would be a big plus for us when it comes to luring talent. Deb: That's what I understand. Well, gents, I hate to wrap this up but I've got to run. Crockett: Thanks for keeping us updated, Deb. Tell John we said hi. Deb: Will do. The conference call ended and Bill and Jim went back to talking about the wrestling side of the business. Things were coming to a head in the new era AWA... OR

Good point about Tully's size. Vince was such a size freak he often overlooked good, credible workers.

Just have to wait and see on that one. 🙂 He's gonna be one of the top heels at the very least. Problem in the WWF he was never allowed to shine in a singles capacity. Vince clearly saw him as a tag team wrestler. We'll see what the future holds on the title front for Tully.

Interesting to see no one picked Renee and Claire. Looking forward to the next chapter! 😀

LATE JUNE 1990 AWA HQ - ST. LOUIS PARK, MN Tully Blanchard had arrived... The star was sitting patiently in the waiting area reading the latest Sports Illustrated. Jim Crockett walked down the hall and Tully stood up. Crockett and Tully shook hands and hugged. Jim: Good to see you, Tully. Tully: Good to see you, Jim. The pair headed down to Crockett's office where Bill Watts and Jerry Jarrett, who had flown in for the event, and Triumph Media Sports attorney Jackie Chiles were waiting for the guest of honor. In the office was a dessert tray and beverages, Tully shook hands with Bill and Jerry. The five then gnoshed on some nice desserts and engaged in small talk for 20 minutes. Jim: Let's get down to business, shall we. Crockett pulled the contract out of one of his locked desk drawers and slid it across the table. Crockett: Look that over for a few minutes. Jim: I'm gonna grab another piece of that German chocolate cake. Jerry: Think I'll grab a piece of that strawberry pie. The two walked back over to the dessert tray as Tully looked over the contract. The two sat back down with their desserts and patiently waited for Tully to read the contract. Tully: This contract guarantees me a minimum of $100,000 dollars. Crockett: That is correct. We don't hand out guaranteed money like they due at Turner. But, with the way the game is changing, we are starting to offer contracts with guaranteed minimums. The day of the simple handshake agreement are over in wrestling. Tully: The duration of the contract is for two years. Tully shook his head approvingly. Tully: I like what I see. The problem with Turner contracts, of course, is they lock you into a specific money deal that you can't get out of. If you want a raise, good luck. Bill: It's a good deal, Tully. With the way things are moving, I think it's safe to say that with the AWA moving in the right direction, you'll make way more than $100 grand a year. At the same time, you've got to remember that we're on the rise, so there could still be a few hiccups in the road to becoming one of the 'Big 3' again. Tully continued to look over the contract. Jerry: Tully, we want you on board. You'll be a main event star right out of the box because of your reputation. Tully: You've looked over the contract, Jackie. Chiles: I have. It's a good deal. It beats getting free Starbucks for life. Everyone laughed. Crockett: Tully, we really want you here. When we heard the contract negotiations with Turner fell through, we knew we had to strike while the iron was hot. Tully: I've heard reports the AWA is looking to move their offices to a warmer climate. Crockett: Yes. The offices will be moving to Vegas or Phoenix. We feel it will be better to attract talent that way. A lot of guys don't want to freeze their butts off six months a year. Tully: As a Texas boy, I could not agree more. Jarrett then whispered something in Tully's ear. Tully looked at Jerry. Tully: Really? You're serious? Jarrett: Serious as a heart attack. Bill: We have big plans for you. You'll be one of our top two or three heels if not the top one. Tully: This deal gets better and better! Crockett: Like with Barry, we'll produce a series of promos announcing your arrival. It will be a big deal when you finally step into the squared circle. Bill: What are you waiting for, Tully? Sign the deal and join the AWA family. Jerry: Live dangerously. Put pen to paper. Let's see that John Hancock on there. Tully looked over the contract a little more as a tense silence hovered over the room. Crockett slid a pen across the table. Tully picked it up and hesitated briefly before signing the deal. Bill: Yes! Crockett: Welcome to your new home, Tully. Jarrett: You made the right decision. Tully slid the contract back across the table to Crockett and Crockett, Jarrett and Watts signed on as witnesses and Jackie Chiles gave it his legal signature. The group stood up and shook hands with one another, congratulating themselves on signing a man who was about to embark on the biggest journey of his career. Crockett pulled a cloth off a silver bucket on a stand. The bucket held champagne. He also pulled out glasses. Crockett popped the cork and poured the champagne. The five men were standing and Crockett signaled to raise their glasses. Crockett: To a new chapter in the career of Tully Blanchard! The others said: Here! Here! as the glasses clinked and the group sipped the champagne. It was a joyous mood in Crockett's office. Tully Blanchard had been signed, sealed and delivered. What did Jerry Jarrett whisper to Tully that made Tully react in a surprised but delighted way. Fans would just have to wait and see. The AWA just added another major player. The new AWA was taking shape and Tully, along with Nikita and Barry. were gonna be key players in deciding the company's fate. And on the TV front... WELCOME ABOARD, TULLY!!!

All of us predictors did pretty well on that one. Really good main last show!

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AWA ALL-STAR WRESTLING SYNDICATED PROGRAM - ROCKFORD METROCENTRE - ROCKFORD, IL - JUNE 1990 Announcers: Jack Reynolds & David Crockett Ring Announcer/In-ring Interviewer: Eric Bischoff (# Aired on a previous AWA program. Also highlighted in bold.) (3rd Taping) Show Intro In-Studio: Larry Nelson welcomed viewers and ran down the program: TV MAIN EVENT - AWA vs. PORTLAND WRESTLING: Greg Gagne vs. Rip Oliver Comments from Don Muraco about the vicious attack he suffered at the hands of Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey after his match with Kokina at WrestleRock Comments from the Masked Mystery Man after he put Trooper to sleep with an ether-soaked rag costing Trooper his match against Bob Orton Jonnie Stewart vs. Jake Milliman Candi Divine vs. Heidi Lee Morgan Comments from a new wrestler coming to the AWA And more! Nelson sent it to the ring in Rockford. Akio Sato & Ninja Go* vs. Tommy Jammer & Jerry Allen Go and Sato came down the heel aisle to modest boos. Jammer and Allen came down the face aisle to little reaction. Jammer and Allen gave Sato and the mysterious Go a battle before Go pinned Allen with a double underhook suplex into a bridgeout - 4:09 (* Ninja Go, aka, Steve Olsonoski, better known as Steve O.) Pic aired of Don Muraco with the caption: NEXT... MURACO WANTS THE SHEIK!!! Commercials In-studio: Nelson intro'd comments from Muraco regarding the vicious attack on him by Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey after Muraco's match with Kokina at WrestleRock. VIDEO: # Muraco was standing in front of the AWA logo in street clothes with mic in hand. He was wearing sunglasses and had a large white bandage on the left side of his face. Muraco: You see this bandage. I'm wearing courtesy of Kokina's manager Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey. When the Sheik hit me in the side of the face with that blood pressure machine, it was the worst pain I've ever felt in my life. And that's saying something in this sport. I'm still dealing with the effects of being hit with that steel object today. I've got bad headaches. I sometimes have double vision. But, I want the Sheik to know this. I'm coming for you, Sheik. And I won't stop until I get my hands on you and tear you apart. I intend to maim you. I want it known that I have been talking to AWA officials Jim Crockett, Bill Watts and Jerry Jarrett about, not a grudge match with you, but rather a revenge match against you. I really want you to suffer. The match will need to be held under rules where you can't escape, Sheik. Everybody knows that deep down the Sheik is a coward. He hides behind his his pet beast Kokina and thinks he's safe. Well, Sheik, you're not safe. I want you looking over your shoulder everywhere you go. I want you wondering if Don Muraco might be waiting to pounce on you. I don't want you to sleep. I don't want you to eat. I want vengeance. So, I'll see you around, camel breath. And the next time we meet... it will not be pleasant for you. END VIDEO In-Studio: Nelson said that you have to wonder what type of match AWA officials will come up with for Muraco vs. Sheik. Pic aired of the AWA logo with the caption: NEXT... WOMAN WAR!!! Commercials/Market-specific promos for house show cities/Generic promos for non-house show cities Candi Divine vs. Heidi Lee Morgan Morgan came down the face aisle to a decent amount of cheers. Morgan slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring, Once in the ring, Morgan acknowledged the fans. Divine (a 'tweener) came down the heel aisle to a mixed crowd reaction. Morgan started out fast before Divine fought her way back into the short but fast-paced battle. In the end, Candi's experience proved too much and she made Morgan submit to the Boston Crab - 3:16 In-studio: Nelson said the women's division was heating up in the new era AWA. Hyped newcomers Reggie Bennett and Tina Moretti and said champ Mimi better be looking over her shoulder as her days as champ could be numbered. Pic aired of the AWA logo with the caption: NEXT... NEW FACE IN THE AWA!!! Commercials In-studio: Nelson intro's video of the newest wrestler to joining the AWA Barry Windham. VIDEO: Video opened with a shot of a vast Southwestern property with rolling hills, barns and a nice farm house. Staning in the middle of an open range was Windham. He was wearing street clothes and had a mic. Barry: I'm Barry Windham. And I'm coming to the AWA. I'm excited to be a part of the new vision for this legendary promotion. The AWA promises great wrestling action. And, the roster is second to none in the sport. I've wrestled for the NWA, WWF and all over the world. But, the AWA is the place to be now. Things are happening here. It's an exciting time to be a part of it. Fans who think the AWA is a promotion on the decline have not been watching lately. It's wall-to-wall wrestling action with some of the best the sport has to offer. I can't begin to tell you how excited I am to put on the boots and step in that ring and hear the roar of the crowd in the AWA. The competition will be fierce and I'm looking forward to it. This is Barry Windham. I'm coming to the AWA. Talk with you next time. END VIDEO Pic aired of the AWA logo with the caption: NEXT... STEWART VS. 2%!!! Commercials/Market-specific promos for house show cities/Generic promos for non-house show cities Jonnie Stewart vs. Jake Milliman Stewart came down the heel aisle to strong boos. Once in the ring, Stewart strutted around to boos. Milliman came down the face aisle to a solid crowd reax. Once in the ring, Milliman tore off his '2% Forever' t-shirt and was preparing to throw it into the crowd when Stewart pounced on him from behind. Ref called for the bell. Jake dropped the shirt in the ring and Stewart hammered away on Jake and then picked up the t-shirt and started choking Jake with it. Ref counting. Stewart broke the illegal move at the ref's count of 4 and tossed the shirt out of the ring. Stewart dominated early but Jake fought his way back into the match and it became a see-saw affair. A couple of close call finishes. Stewart used a couple of shortcuts during the match to gain the advantage. End of the match saw Stewart in control. Stewart nailed Jake with a sidebreaker across the knee and then went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle. Stewart turned and started yelling at booing fans. This allowed Jake time to recover, get up and grab Stewart and slam Stewart off the top rope to the delight of the crowd. Stewart up and Jake moved in and Stewart went to punch Jake but Jake blocked the punch try and fired away on Stewart with punches. Jake whipped Stewart into the ropes and caught Stewart coming off with a powerslam. Crowd popped. Stewart rolled over on his side and Jake reached down to grab Jake but Stewart caught Jake with an eye poke and rolled Jake up in a small package for the pin. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the fans booed. Stewart up and the ref raised his hand in victory. Stewart left the ring and was greeted by Bischoff, who had mic in hand. Bischoff: Jonnie Stewart... Stewart: The 'Wrestler of the '90s is now on a roll! It won't be long before there's gold around this gorgeous waist! Crowd booed as Stewart walked off. WINNER: Stewart - Pinfall - 5:26 Video aired showing the Masked Mystery Man putting Trooper out with an ether-soaked rag with the caption: NEXT... MYSTERY MAN SPEAKS!!! Commercial aired for the Pro Wrestling Heritage Championship Tournament video tape. Tape was advertised as two hours of highlights, complete matches and some interviews from the historic event. An 800 number and a mailing address were listed on the screen. Cost of the video: $39.95 + S/H In-Studio: Nelson intro'd a replay where the Masked Mystery Man put the Trooper out with an ether-soaked rag and cost him his match against Bob Orton a few weeks back. Nelson said the video of the attack would be followed by comments in a video sent to AWA hq. # Trooper went over and checked on the ref. Masked mystery man came through the crowd and hopped the chain barricade and climbed in the ring. He had a cloth and spray can with him. Mystery man held the cloth up and sprayed it. Marshall: What is that smell, Lord James?! Blears: Smells like ether, Lee. Mystery man snuck up behind Trooper and placed the rag over his mouth. Trooper struggling trying to escape the gas. Trooper weakened fairly quickly and passed out on the mat. Orton had recovered enough and crawled over and covered Trooper and the masked mystery man dragged the ref over to count. Mystery man escaped through the crowd. Pic flipped. VIDEO: Mystery man was standing in an undisclosed location in front of a cement wall with mic in hand. He was wearing his mask, in street clothes, and holding a mic in one hand and a 2x4 in the other. His voice was distorted in the video. Masked Man: Trooper! Did you enjoy your nap?! Hahaha! How did it feel to have the life drain from your body when I put that ether soaked cloth over you face? I bet it did not feel good. You'll never know when I appear, Trooper. I'm like a ghost. appear then disappear. You never know when I'll show up to punish you. You see, Trooper, this is personal. We know each other and I have a vendetta against you. But, to keep things mysterious, I'm not telling you our issue. I'll leave you to try and figure it out. The only thing I'll say is that we crossed paths a while ago. I'm watching everything you do, Trooper. Every breath you take. Every move you make I'm watching you. You have a chance to be a big star in this sport. But, I intend to short-circuit your rise. I'm looking to kill your career in this business. Trooper, I want you working at a fast-food joint flipping burgers. And yes, Trooper, I would like fries with that. Hahahaha! Sometimes, people meet only briefly in life. One person forgets the encounter and the other remembers it forever. You'll be happy to know I think about you all the time. I might even send you a Christmas card. Trooper, we're nowhere near the end of this. We're just at the beginning. Enjoy the misery, pal. END VIDEO In-studio: Nelson discussed the situation between Trooper and the Mystery Man and wondered what Trooper could have done to cause the man to cause him to target Trooper. Pic aired of the AWA logo with the caption: NEXT... AWA VS. PACIFIC NORTHWEST!!! Commercials Promo aired for the AWA PPV Super Clash 5 - Sunday - Sept. 16 - Mecca Arena - Milwaukee, WI - Bell time: 8pm E/5pm P. Tickets on sale Saturday - June 16 at 10am CST! TV MAIN EVENT: Greg gagne vs. Rip Oliver (AWA VS. PACIFIC NORTHWEST) Oliver made his way down the heel aisle to a modest crowd reaction. Once in the ring, Oliver demanded the mic from Larry nelson and got it. Rip: You know, I've never been to Rockford before. And now I can see why! Crowd booed. Rip: This place is dullsville. Portland, Oregon is a much, much better place. And our women look like women. I never met a woman named Maude before until I stopped for gas here. Maude was a beautiful woman. If you like your women to look like hogs. But then I noticed all the women in Rockford looked like Maude. Rockford must be the inbred capitol of America. More boos. Rip: And you people stink! You really reek! You need to bathe, man. I saw a huge public fountain on the outskirts of town. You all should go to the store, by up all the soap, pour it in the fountain and hop in and wash yourselves and your clothes at the same time! Booing a little louder. Rip: Do they have running water in the homes here in Rockford? Or do you all just take giant straws and siphon water off from the next county? Good hygiene is important. So, there's a lesson brought to you straight from the Pacific Northwest. We believe in cleanliness up there. Rip tossed the mic back to Nelson. Greg Gagne made his way down the face aisle to a decent response. Ref called for the bell. The two men came out of their corners and circled one another and engaged in a collar-and-elbow tie-up. After a brief struggle, Oliver drove Gagne into the corner to force a break. Break was clean. The two men locked up once again and Rip gained the advantage and caught Gagne in a side headlock and Gagne countered after a brief struggle to free himself from the hold with a belly-to-back suplex. Both men up and Gagne dropkicked Rip into the corner. Gagne charged in and caught Rip with a monkey flip out of the corner. Rip up and charged at Gagne and Gagne caught Rip with an arm drag. Rip up and the two locked up in a double overhead wristlock. The two struggled for the advantage and Rip grabbed the back of Greg's hair and yanked Gagne down to the mat. Rip stomped Gagne in the head. Rip snapped Gagne up and whipped Gagne into the ropes and looked to catch Gagne coming off with a hip toss but Gagne reversed and caught Rip with a hip toss. Rip up and Gagne caught Rip with a flying headscissors takedown. Gagne released the hold and snapped Rip up and slammed Rip's head into the top buckle. Rip staggered out of the corner by the ropes. Gagne caught Rip with some punches, whipped Rip into the ropes and caught Rip coming off with a flying dropkick. Rip crashed to the mat. Gagne for the cover. 1... Rip kicked out. Gagne grabbed Rip as Rip was getting to his feet and whipped Rip into the ropes and caught Rip coming off with a high backdrop. Rip crashed to the mat as the fans cheered. Gagne moved in and grabbed Rip but Rip countered by pulling Gagne's legs out from under him and Gagne crashed to the mat. Rip for the cover. 1... Rip placed his feet on the middle rope for leverage. ...2... Gagne got a shoulder up. Rip took his feet off the middle rope before the ref could see it and went to pin Gagne again. 1... Rip again placed his feet on the middle rope for leverage. ...2...thr... Ref looked over and saw Rip's feet on the middle rope and patted Rip on the back. Rip got up thinking he'd won and Rip started strutting around the ring with his fists in the air thinking. Ref ripped Rip's arm down and waved off the pin. As Rip had words with the ref, Greg came up behind Rip and ran Rip into the ropes and a roll-up for the pin. 1...2... Rip kicked Greg off. Both men to their feet and Rip caught Greg with a kick to the gut and then caught Gagne with some punches. Rip whipped Gagne into the ropes and caught Gagne coming off with a clothesline. Gagne crashed to the mat. Rip then locked Gagne ion a rear chinlock. Gagne in pain but not submitting. Rip up and drove an elbow into the top of Gagne's head. Rip snapped Gagne up and whipped Gagne into the ropes and looked to clothesline Gagne but Gagne ducked the clothesline and came back with a flying bodypress. Rip crashed to the mat. Gagne for the cover. 1...2... Rip kicked out. Gagne started to pull Rip up and Rip caught Gagne with a series of gut punches and clubbed Gagne in the back with a forearm. Rip picked up Gagne and bodyslammed Gagane. Rip grabbed Gagne's legs and flipped over on top of Gagne for the pin. 1...2... Gagne bridged out and caught Rip in backslide for the pin. 1...2...3! NO! Rip kicked out before the ref's hand hit the mat a third time. Crowd groaned. Both men up and Rip swung wildly at Gagne and missed and Gagne maneuvered around and caught Rip in the Gagne Sleeper (TM). Rip struggling to free himself from the hold. Rip started to fade. In desperation, Rip charged into the corner, dropped down and Gagne's head slammed into the top buckle. Rip freed from the hold. Gagne turned and walked into a series of punches to the side of the ribs from Rip. Rip went to whip Gagne into the ropes but Gagne reversed and caught Rip coming off with an arm drag. Rip up and Gagne went to hit Rip with a dropkick but Rip evaded the move and Gagne crashed to the mat. Rip put the boots to Gagne. Rip snapped Greg up, hoisted Greg over his shoulder and went to nail Gagne with a running shoulderbreaker but Gagne wriggled free, dropped down behind Rip and shoved Rip forward. Rip crashed front-first into the buckles. Crowd cheered. Rip extricated himself from the buckles and walked right into a bodyslam from Gagne. Gagne went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle and came off with a knee drop but Oliver rolled out of the way and Gagne crashed to the mat. Both men down. Ref counting. Both men made it to their feet. Gagne charged at Rip with a flying bodypress but Rip caught Gagne, hoisted Gagne over his shoulder and blasted Gagne with a running shoulderbreaker across the knee. Rip for the cover. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the crowd booed. Rip to his feet and the ref raised his hand in victory. Rip left the ring and was met by Mr. Microphone Eric Bischoff. Rip: I just have one thing to say! This was a victory for the Pacific Northwest! More boos as the program ended. WINNER: Oliver - Pinfall - 7:16 END PROGRAM IS THERE AN UNDECLARED INVASION/WAR IN THE AWA???!!!

AWA WRESTLING ON ESPN - SHOWBOAT SPORTS PAVILION - LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 1990 Announcers: Joe Pedicino & Bill Dundee Ring Announcer/Interviewer: Larry Nelson (# Aired on a previous AWA program.) (3rd Taping) Show Intro Larry Nelson welcomed viewers and ran down the program: TV MAIN EVENT: Badd Company (w/ Mgr. DDP) vs. The Top Guns Comments from a new wrestler coming to the AWA! An interview with new World Champion Wahoo McDaniel Nikita Koloff makes his AWA in-ring debut Comments from Don Muraco after the vicious assault by Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey at WrestleRock Bob Orton laces 'em up Comments from the masked mystery man who put Trooper to sleep with ether And more! Nelson sent it to the ring in Vegas. Billy Jack Haynes & Scott Norton won a squash match over Dusty Wolfe & Terry Gibbs when Haynes made Gibbs submit to the full nelson Haynes and Norton got a nice ovation coming down the face aisle. POST-MATCH INTERVIEW: Nelson: Billy Jack Haynes and Scott Norton, you're now wrestling for the AWA full-time. And it's clear you two are a force to be reckoned with in the tag team division. Haynes: It's great to be here in the AWA. Things are really cookin' here. Me and Scott are excited to be here and wrestling in a growing and tough tag team division. Norton: They call this the new era of the AWA because the AWA is now under new ownership. Well, we're proud to be part of the new era. We look forward to the challenges that lie ahead for us. Look at some of the great teams you have here: Badd Company, the Top Guns, Patera and Rheingans, Greg Gagne and Jake Milliman and, of course, the World Tag Team Champions the Destruction Crew. Haynes: Like any new team that comes into a promotion, we know we're gonna have to work our way up the ladder to get a shot at those belts. Every tag team wants the tag titles. Destruction Crew, know this. We are gunning for you. That's the main reason we left the Pacific Northwest and came here. We make no bones about it. We want those titles; and the Destruction Crew better be on high alert. Norton: We would never have left the beautiful Pacific Northwest if it wasn't for the great opportunity presented by the AWA. Now is the time for us to strike. We'll climb the ladder to earn the right to challenge for those titles. Destruction Crew, it's like this. To use a weather analogy, it looks like cloudy skies today and no title reign tomorrow for you. Crowd cheered. Nelson: Strong words from the newest tag team in the AWA! Scott Norton and Billy Jack Haynes, everybody! Pic aired of Don Muraco with the caption: NEXT... MURACO RESPONDS!!! Commercials In-studio: Nelson intro'd comments from Muraco regarding the vicious attack on him by Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey after Muraco's match with Kokina at WrestleRock. VIDEO: Muraco was standing in front of the AWA logo in street clothes with mic in hand. He was wearing sunglasses and had a large white bandage on the left side of his face. Muraco: You see this bandage? I'm wearing it courtesy of Kokina's manager Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey. When the Sheik hit me in the side of the face with that blood pressure machine, it was the worst pain I've ever felt in my life. And that's saying something in this sport. I'm still dealing with the effects of being hit with that steel object today. I've got bad headaches. I sometimes have double vision. But, I want the Sheik to know this. I'm coming for you, Sheik. And I won't stop until I get my hands on you and tear you apart. I intend to maim you. I want it known that I have been talking to AWA officials Jim Crockett, Bill Watts and Jerry Jarrett about, not a grudge match with you, but rather a revenge match against you. I really want you to suffer. The match will need to be held under rules where you can't escape, Sheik. Everybody knows that deep down the Sheik is a coward. He hides behind his his pet beast Kokina and thinks he's safe. Well, Sheik, you're not safe. I want you looking over your shoulder everywhere you go. I want you wondering if Don Muraco might be waiting to pounce on you. I don't want you to sleep. I don't want you to eat. I want vengeance. So, I'll see you around, camel breath. And the next time we meet... it will not be pleasant for you. END VIDEO In-Studio: Nelson said that you have to wonder what type of match AWA officials will come up with for Muraco vs. Sheik. Nelson also hyped Super Clash 5 on Sept. 16 in Milwaukee on PPV. Said tickets will go on sale on June 21. Nelson then sent it back to the ring in Vegas. Bob Orton won a squash match over Billy Anderson via pinfall with his superplex finisher. Orton was mainly booed coming down the heel aisle. Announcers discussed Orton challenging Wahoo McDaniel for the AWA World Championship since Orton won a Battle Royal recently where the winner got to pick the belt he'd challenge for. Pic aired of the masked mystery man with the caption: NEXT... MYSTERY MAN!!! Commercials/AWA on Tour In-Studio: Nelson intro'd a replay where the masked mystery man put the Trooper out with an ether-soaked rag and cost him his match against Bob Orton a few weeks back. Nelson said the video of the attack would be followed by comments in a video sent to AWA hq. # Trooper went over and checked on the ref. Masked mystery man came through the crowd and hopped the chain barricade and climbed in the ring. He had a cloth and spray can with him. Mystery man held the cloth up and sprayed it. Marshall: What is that smell, Lord James?! Blears: Smells like ether, Lee. Mystery man snuck up behind Trooper and placed the rag over his mouth. Trooper struggling trying to escape the gas. Trooper weakened fairly quickly and passed out on the mat. Orton had recovered enough and crawled over and covered Trooper and the masked mystery man dragged the ref over to count. Mystery man escaped through the crowd. Pic flipped. VIDEO: Mystery man was standing in an undisclosed location in front of a cement wall with mic in hand. He was wearing his mask, in street clothes, and holding a mic in one hand and a 2x4 in the other. His voice was distorted in the video. Masked Man: Trooper! Did you enjoy your nap?! Hahaha! How did it feel to have the life drain from your body when I put that ether soaked cloth over you face? I bet it did not feel good. You'll never know when I appear, Trooper. I'm like a ghost. Appear then disappear. You never know when I'll show up to punish you. You see, Trooper, this is personal. We know each other and I have a vendetta against you. But, to keep things mysterious, I'm not telling you our issue. I'll leave you to try and figure it out. The only thing I'll say is that we crossed paths a while ago. I'm watching everything you do, Trooper. Every breath you take. Every move you make I'm watching you. You have a chance to be a big star in this sport. But, I intend to short-circuit your rise. I'm looking to kill your career in this business. Trooper, I want you working at a fast-food joint flipping burgers. And yes, Trooper, I would like fries with that. Hahahaha! Sometimes, people meet only briefly in life. One person forgets the encounter and the other remembers it forever. You'll be happy to know I think about you all the time. I might even send you a Christmas card. Trooper, we're nowhere near the end of this. We're just at the beginning. Enjoy the misery, pal. END VIDEO Pic aired of AWA World Champeen Wahoo McDaniel with the caption: NEXT... DREAM REALIZED!!! Commercials Commercial aired for the Pro Wrestling Heritage Championship Tournament video tape. Tape was advertised as two hours of highlights, complete matches and some interviews from the historic event. An 800 number and a mailing address were listed on the screen. Cost of the video: $39.95 + S/H In-ring: Larry Nelson was standing center ring with mic in hand. Nelson: Please welcome my guest! He is the new AWA World Champion... 'Chief' Wahoo McDaniel! Nice pop from the crowd as Wahoo made his way down the face aisle. Wahoo had the belt around his waist. Wahoo climbed in the ring and acknowledged the crowd. Nelson: They love ya, champ! How does it feel to realize the dream of finally becoming the World Champion?! Wahoo: I still think I'm dreaming, Larry. I had just about given up hope of ever being the World Champion. But then, I was given one more opportunity at WrestleRock and was finally able to grab the brass ring. Nelson: Cactus Jack was one tough opponent. Wahoo: He was, Larry. And being the former champion means he's entitled to a re-match. And he's gonna get that shot. Nelson: Right now, you've got three wrestlers already looking to challenge for that title: Cactus Jack, Bob Orton and Pro Wrestling Heritage Champion Greg Valentine. That's a tough trio. Wahoo: It is indeed. In this sport, when you win the big belt, everyone it seems is gunning for you. Everyone wants to be the World Champion. And I'm gonna have to bring my 'A' game if I want to remain the champion for a long time. Fans cheered. Wahoo: And I will be a fighting champion, you can take that to the bank. I won't run from any challenge. The people expect a lot from me and I do not intend to let them down. Nelson: We know that you will be a... What;s this?! Crowd mainly booed but many cheered as Cactus Jack made his way down the heel aisle and climbed up on the apron. Nelson walked over to Jack. Jack glaring at Wahoo. Nelson: Cactus, do you have anything to say? Jack just kept glaring at Wahoo. It was a glare of rage. Nelson: Cactus? Jack then made the thumb across the throat gesture and dropped off the apron and headed back up the hee; aisle to mainly boos. Nelson: Wahoo? Wahoo: It's clear Cactus is trying to play mind games, Larry. But, I've been in this business long enough to know that you can't be intimidated by anyone. If you're intimidated, that's setting you up for disaster. He can play all the mind games he wants. We'll see what happens when the bell rings. Nelson: New World Champion Wahoo McDaniel, everybody! Crowd cheered. Pic aired of Nikita Koloff with the caption: NEXT... NIGHTMARE REALIZED!!! Pic then flipped to a shadow outline of a wrestler with the caption: ALSO... HE'S COMING!!! Commercials Nikita Koloff vs. Barry Horowitz Horowitz was in the ring and announced. Crowd reaction rose in tenor when Nikita came down the face aisle. Nelson: And his opponent! Formerly from the Soviet Union, he now makes his home in Greensboro, North Carolina... 'The Russian Nightmare' Nikita Koloff! Crowd popped big time as Koloff stepped into the ring and briefly acknowledged the fans. Koloff was wearing a black singlet with the name Nikita in red lettering down the back. Koloff made quick work of Horowitz, disposing of him in just over two minutes via pinfall with his Russian sickle finisher as the crowd ate it up. POST-MATCH INTERVIEW: Nelson: Nikita Koloff! Great to see you in action in the AWA! Koloff: It is great to be here, Larry Nelson! God bless America! Fans cheered. Nelson: In the interview I did with you introducing you to the fans here in the AWA, you spoke of Col. Debeers hating this country and its people. Koloff: I did. I see a lot of my old self in Col. DeBeers. In Soviet Union, we were taught to hate America, Americans and, how you say, everything they stood for. I hated this country when I came here. But, over time, I realized this was the greatest country with the greatest people in the world. More cheers. Nikita: Col. DeBeers, the man who, how you say, run Sgt. Slaughter out of the AWA, is a man seething with hate. You hope that one day he realizes the error of his ways and embraces United States. I want Debeers to know right now that I extend an olive leaf... Nelson: Branch. Olive branch. Koloff: Olive branch. Sorry, English still rough. Col. DeBeers, I extend an olive branch to you in spirit of brotherhood. I would like to talk with you about realizing the greatness of America. And I hope you will one day become an American patriot like I now am. If you won't do that, then you should go home to South Africa. Crowd pooped. Nelson: Nikita Koloff, everybody! In-Studio: Nelson discussed Nikita wanting to talk with Col. DeBeers about embracing truth, justice and the American way. Nelson then said another new wrestler was on his way and that man is Barry Windham. VIDEO: Video opened with a shot of a vast Southwestern property with rolling hills, barns and a nice farm house. Staning in the middle of an open range as Windham. He was wearing street clothes and had a mic. Barry: I'm Barry Windham. And I'm coming to the AWA. I'm excited to be a part of the new vision for this legendary promotion. The AWA promises great wrestling action. And, the roster is second to none in the sport. I've wrestled for the NWA, WWF and all over the world. But the AWA is the place to be now. Things are happening here. It's an exciting time to be a part of it. Fans who think the AWA is a promotion on the decline have not been watching lately. It's wall-to-wall wrestling action with some of the best the sport has to offer. I can't begin to tell you how excited I am to put on the boots and step in that ring and hear the roar of the crowd in the AWA. The competition will be fierce and I'm looking forward to it. This is Barry Windham. I'm coming to the AWA. Talk with you next time. END VIDEO Split-screen pic aired of Badd Co. & DDP and the Top Guns with the caption: NEXT... THE FINAL CHAPTER???!!! Commercials Promo aired for the AWA PPV Super Clash 5 - Sunday - Sept. 16 - Mecca Arena - Milwaukee, WI - Bell time: 8pm E/5pm P. Tickets on sale Saturday - June 16 at 10am CST! TV MAIN EVENT: Badd Co. (w/ Mgr. Dallas Page) vs. The Top Guns Badd Co. and DDP made their way down the heel aisle to strong boos to the strains of Bad Company by the band of the same name. Top Guns came flying down the face aisle to the song Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins. Guns hit the ring running and charged right at Tanaka and Diamond and the two teams started brawling. The two teams were slugging it out when Rice and Dukes gained the upper hand and they whipped Tanaka and Diamond into each other. The pair crashed into one another with a violent thud and crashed to the mat. Tanaka rolled out of the ring and crashed to the floor. Diamond up and Rice hit him with a dropkick. Diamond crashed to the mat and quickly rolled out of the ring as the fans cheered. Tanaka and Diamond made it over to their manager DDP. DDP started talking strategy with his men as a floor camera closed in on them. DDP picked up on a mic. DDP: Get outta here! Cameraman backed away. After talking with DDP, Tanaka and Diamond made their way up on the apron. The two teams decided which man would start for their teams. Ref called for the bell. Tanaka and Rice started the match for their teams. The two men circled one another and engaged in a collar-and-elbow tie-up and Tanaka gained the advantage and maneuvered behind Rice and caught Rice in a hammerlock. Tanaka cinched up on the hold. Rice countered with an elbow strike to the side of Tanaka's head and maneuvered behind Tanaka and caught Tanaka in a hammerlock and cranked up on the hold. Tanaka in pain. Rice then released the hold, grabbed Tanaka around the waist and rode Tanaka to the mat and then maneuvered around and caught Tanaka in a front facelock. The pair slowly made it to their feet with Tanaka still locked in the hold. Tanaka was able to drive Rice against the ropes and the ref ordered a break. Break was clean and Tanaka then stunned Rice with a knee to the gut. Tanaka went to whip Rice into the ropes but Rice reversed and caught Tanaka coming off with a leg dive takedown. Rice rolled back and messed up Tanaka's hair. Both men up and Rice caught Tanaka with a dropkick. Tanaka crashed to the mat. Tanaka on his knees and Rice, from behind, caught Tanaka under the chin and did the Ric Flair punches to the side of the head. Rice snapped up Tanaka and caught Tanaka in another side headlock against the ropes. Rice didn't see Diamond slap Tanaka's back for the tag. Tanaka shoved Rice off and Rice hit the ropes and Tanaka dived down and was greeted with a brutal clotheline by Diamond. Some in the crowd cheered. Rice crashed to the mat. Diamond put the boots to Rice. Diamond snapped up Rice and whipped Rice into the corner and charged in and blasted Rice with a running shoulder block to the gut. Diamond pulled Rice out of the corner and nailed Rice with a snap suplex. Diamond for the cover. 1...2... Rice kicked out. Crowd started urging on Rice. DDP liked what he was seeing. Diamond snapped Rice up and went over and tagged in Tanaka. Tanaka stuck his knee through the top and middle rope and Diamond slammed Rice into Tanaka's knee. Rice fell back in the corner of Badd Co. Tanaka in and worked Rice over with a series of backhand strikes to the side of the head. Diamond got in a cheap shot. Dukes hit the ring to save his partner but the ref intercepted him. As Dukes and the ref had words as the ref walked Dukes back to his corner. Diamond strangled Rice with the tag rope. Dukes back out on the apron and the strangling party ended as the ref turned around. Tanaka pulled Rice out of the corner, whipped Rice into the ropes and caught Rice coming off with a backhand chop to the face. Rice crashed to the mat. Tanaka stomped away on Rice. Tanaka snapped Rice up, whipped Rice into the ropes and looked to clothesline Rice coming off but Rice ducked the move and came back and caught Tanaka with a flying bodypress for the pin. 1...2... Tanaka kicked out. Both men down. ref counting. Rice to his feet first and went to tag in Dukes but Tanaka lunged over and grabbed Rice around the ankle. Rice wriggled free and tagged in Dukes to a huge pop from the crowd. Dukes in and Tanaka up and Dukes tore into Tanaka with punches. Dukes whipped Tanaka into the ropes and caught Tanaka coming off with a press slam. Tanaka up and Dukes caught Tanaka with more punches that stunned Tanaka. Diamond hit the ring and Dukes stunned Diamond with a punch, grabbed the pair and slammed their noggins together. Tanaka and Diamond on stagger street to the delight of the crowd. Rice hit the ring and dropped Diamond with a clothesline. Diamond rolled out on the apron. Tanaka crashed to the mat in the ring. Dukes waiting for Tanaka to get up. Dukes ran and hit the ropes and and DDP hit Dukes in the back with the top of his cane. Dukes went down in the ring. Ref reprimanded DDP and DDP threw up his hands suggesting he did nothing. Tanaka up as Dukes was getting up and Tanaka hit Dukes with a jumping headbutt that sent Dukes crashing to the mat. Tanaka tagged in Diamond. Dukes up and Diamond caught Dukes with a kick to the gut followed by a gutwrench suplex followed by an elbow smash to the chest. Diamond for the cover. 1...2... Dukes kicked out. Crowd cheered. Diamond snapped Dukes up and went for a suplex but Dukes twice blocked the move and suplexed Diamond to the mat. Both men down. Ref counting. Both men up and engaged in a deliberate punch exchange that Dukes got the better of. Dukes whipped Diamond into the corner. Dukes moved in with a series of elbow strikes to the side of Diamond's head. Diamond on stagger street. Dukes whipped Diamond into the opposite buckles and charged in and nailed Diamond with a running clothesline. Diamond limp in the corner. Dukes tagged in Rice. Rice came in with a head and body punch barrage. Diamond staggered out of the corner. Rice grabbed Diamond, whipped Diamond into the ropes and caught Diamond coming off with a dropkick. Diamond crashed to the mat. Diamond up and Rice caught him with a second dropkick with the same result. Rice for the cover. 1...2...3! NO! Tanaka hit the ring and stomped Rice in the back of the head to break up the pin try. Ref ordered Tanaka back to his corner as Dukes hit the ring. Ref turned and ordered Dukes back to his corner. With Rice and the ref distracted arguing with one another, Tanaka slapped his hands together like a tag had been made. Diamond and Dukes up and Diamond hit Dukes with a low blow. Dukes holding his goods. Ref turned back to the action as Tanaka caught Dukes in a bearhug. Ref started counting on Diamond as Diamond hit the ropes and came off with a lariat. DDP popped at ringside. Dukes down. Tanaka for the cover. 1...2... Rice hit the ring and stomped Tanaka in the back of the head to break up the pin. Tanaka snapped Dukes up and nailed Dukes with a German suplex. Crowd urging on Dukes. Dukes hurting. Tanaka snapped Dukes up and drove Dukes into his team's corner. Tanaka tagged in Diamond. Tanaka got a few shots in before leaving the ring. Diamond hit Dukes with a series shoulder blocks to the gut and then whipped Dukes into the opposite corner. Diamond charged in and looked to hit another running shoulder block on Dukes but Dukes moved and Diamond slammed shoulder-first into the post. Crowd cheered. Diamond slowly separated himself from the post, turned and was greet by a series of punches from Dukes. Pedicino: This match has been a dogfight from start to finish! Dukes grabbed Diamond, whipped Diamond into the ropes and speared Diamond coming off. Crowd went into orbit. Dukes waiting for Diamond to get up. Diamond up, Dukes ran and hit the ropes and came off with a running clothesline but Tanaka stepped in and shoved Diamond out of the way and Dukes popped Tanaka with a running clothesline. Tanaka crashed to the mat. Dukes, in all the confusion , covered Diamond for the pin. Ref patted Dukes on the back signaling he was pinning the illegal man in the ring. Dukes up and Diamond clubbed Dukes from behind. Diamond snapped Dukes up and and hoisted Dukes up for a suplex but dropped Dukes across the top rope. Dukes crashed to the mat in the ring. Diamond tagged in Tanaka. The two stomped away on Dukes. Ref counting. Rice hit the ring to save Dukes but the ref intercepted him and ordered Rice back to his corner. As Rice argued with the ref, DDP caught the downed Dukes with a top of his cane shot to the back of the head. Rice back out on the apron. Ref turned and Diamond back to his corner. Ref ordered Tanaka to stand back as Dukes slowly made it to his feet. Tanaka popped Dukes with a roundhouse kick to the side of the head. Dukes fell back against the ropes. Tanaka grabbed Dukes, whipped Dukes into the ropes and looked to catch Dukes coming off with a backdrop but Dukes leapfrogged Tanaka, lunged over and tagged in Rice to the delight of the crowd. Rice came in a house of fire and tore into Tanaka with punches. Rice whipped Tanaka into the ropes and caught Tanaka coming off with a back elbow to the chest Tanaka crashed to the mat and rolled out on the apron. An enraged Rice ignored the ref and went over and pulled Tanaka to his feet and suplexed Tanaka back into the ring. Rice ran, hit the ropes and came off with a senton on Tanaka. Rice for the cover. 1...2... Diamond hit the ring and dived down with a clubbing forearm on Rice to break up the pin try. Dukes hit the ring and the ref intercepted him and ordered him back to his corner. Once again, Dukes and the ref had words. Diamond did the fake slap his own hands together tag behind the ref's back. Fans went ballistic. Diamond stepped into the ring and stomped away on Rice. Diamond dragged Rice face-first across the mat. Diamond picked up Rice and bodyslammed Rice. Diamond went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle and came off with a frog splash but Rice rolled out of the way and Diamond crashed to the mat. Crowd popped. DDP jumped up on the apron and started arguing with the ref. Dukes came over and grabbed DDP and started shaking him. Ref distracted with Dukes and DDP trying to regain control of the match. Diamond recovered and clubbed Dukes from behind. DDP still on the apron and grabbed the ref. Tanaka came in and cheap-shotted Rice and threw Rice over the top rope down to the floor behind the ref's back. Crowd beside itself. Tanaka and Diamond worked over Dukes behind the ref's back. The pair whipped Dukes into the ropes and caught Dukes coming off with a double clothesline. Dukes down and out. Tanaka went over to where DDP and the ref were. Diamond continued assaulting Dukes as Rice recovered, climbed into the ring and grabbed Tanaka and slammed Tanaka into DDP and DDP crashed to the apron and then the floor as the crowd roared. Rice threw Tanaka out of the ring. Diamond, facing the corner, tried to hoist Dukes up for a piledriver but Dukes blocked the move. As Diamond tried again, Rice climbed out of the ring on the apron and quickly climbed to the top rope as Diamond tried to hoist Dukes up once again but Dukes blocked the try again. Rice came off the top rope with a flying bodypress on Diamond for the pin. Ref, who had been looking at the car crash on the floor, turned and saw Rice pinning Diamond. Ref counted. 1...2...3! Crowd popped as the ref called for the bell. Rice up and Dukes grabbed him and the pair briefly celebrated in the ring. Ref raised both men's hand in victory to the delight of the crowd. Shot of DDP and Tanaka recovering on the floor. Rice and Dukes stood tall in the ring as the program ended. Pedicino: What a match! Dundee: Speak for yourself, Joe! The Top Guns should have been disqualified for assaulting a manager! Pedicino: Badd Company cheated like a stockbroker on Wall Street! Dundee: Badd Company cheated?! It's all in the eye of the beholder, mate! Pedicino: Get outta here! Dundee: Since the show's over, I will! Go to the casino, play roulette, smoke, drink and pick up a honey! Pedicino (sarcastically): You're a great role model for America's youth! Dundee: Thanks for noticing, Joe! Always happy to help the youth! WINNER: Top Guns - Pinfall - 13:23 (This match would have been edited for TV time.) Time to put this feud to bed! END PROGRAM

JUNE 1990 AWA HQ - ST. LOUIS PARK, MN Jim Crockett's office... In attendance were Jim Crockett, Bill Watts and Eric Bischoff. Jim: Eric, we're looking to book a tour of the Pacific Northwest. Eric: Just Washington and Oregon? Jim: Yes. We have a line-up of cities for you to try and book local arenas for house shows. Jim handed Eric the cities they wanted booked. The cities were as follows: Seattle, WA Spokane, WA Yakima, WA Ellensburg, WA Portland, OR Eugene, OR Le Grande, OR (Eastern Oregon) Bischoff whistled. Jim: That's seven cities. Let's try and close out with a double shot on the weekend. Eric: I'll start doing some research and looking to book the arenas. Jim: Thanks, Eric. Bill: Anything on Huey Lewis and the News if we book WrestleRock in 'Frisco next year? Eric: Talked to their manager. They don't come cheap. Bill: We figured that. What is their asking price? Eric: $75,000. Now Crockett whistled. Jim: Gotta spend money to make money. Bill: We've got time to try and hammer out a deal. Let's negotiate and see if we can get 'em a little cheaper. Jim: Ticket prices for prime seats will be off the charts for this. Bill: This could be the first AWA show in history to have a $100 dollar ticket price. Jim: Question is: Would our fans buy it or be put off by it? Bill: There's only one way to find out. Hell, the WWF charges more than that for their average-at-best WrestleManias. I think it will be a challenge, but worth the shot. Jim: We'll give you the date we're planning on for WrestleRock. Right now, the Cow Palace in 'Frisco is the front-runner. Eric: I'll get on it after booking the Northwest cities. Jim: Thanks, Eric. Bill: Thank you. Eric thanked Crockett and Watts for their time and left the office to get back to work. Bill: Bischoff is a keeper. We need to hold on to him. Jim: That's true. But someone else was eyeing the handsome, telegenic, aggressive young announcer, arena booking wizard and ad salesman. Was the AWA about to be in for an unexpected shock? ******************************************************************** JUNE 1990 WWF Larry Zbyszko could finally breath a sigh of relief... After jobbing to Koko B. Ware at house shows when he arrived in the company, Zbyszko wondered where he was headed in the WWF. One night at a house show, Zbyszko approached road agent Tony Garea and asked why he was being booked to do the job every night. Garea pulled Zbyszko aside and told him not to tell anyone what he was about to tell him. Garea said Vince liked to test the new incoming talent to see if they would do a job when asked. Garea told Zbyszko he passed the test and did what he was told at the houses. Zbyszko was now appearing on TV and winning squash matches. He was doing his old martial arts gimmick complete with nunchuks. He was now on the way to defeating Koko Ware at Summer Slam. And then, it was gonna be time for his first big feud in the WWF. And that feud was gonna be against Jake Roberts. And it would culminate in a match at WrestleMania. It looked like Zbyszko had made the right decision to jump ship. (I had read that Vince often had new talent come in and job to other wrestlers just to see how well they handled it. In a shoot interview, Tully Blanchard said that the Brain Busters were presented as a kick ass tag team on TV, but they were doing jobs at the house shows to the comedy team the Bushwhackers every night. That's where I drew my inspiration for this with Zbyszko upon his arrival in the WWF.)

Merry Christmas to you, too. I sometimes get Nelson and Bischoff confused when writing the different shows.

Best Charlie Brown special ever.

MY GIFT TO YOU! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY READERS!!! ENJOY THIS CHRISTMAS DAY 6-PACK!!! Madusa trashes the World Title... literally: Bob Sweetan vs. Tully Blanchard for the Southwest Title in a Steel Cage: Rock N Roll Express (C) vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard for the NWA World Tag Team Titles: Roddy Piper vs. Jimmy Snuka in a Fijian Strap Match: Terry & Dory Funk vs. Ted DiBiase & Stan Hansen from Japan: Jerry Lawler vs. Bill Dundee (If Dundee loses, he and his wife lose their hair/Lawler loses, he leaves town):

Test... Just setting things up for tomorrow's gift drop!

Be sure to check out my Christmas day gift to the readers of AWA 1989!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS, CHICO!!!

Did I say Larry Bischoff? 😄

READER SURVEY QUESTION??? When you read the show re-caps, do you: A) Briefly scan them B) Read parts and ignore others C) Read the whole thing from start to finish You readers can help me decide how I'm going to write show re-caps starting in '24. Your input is appreciated. And... Check back on Dec. 25 for my special gift to you, my readers! Manny Fernandez sends Christmas greetings to Wahoo! HAVE A VERY CLASSIC WRESTLING CHRISTMAS!

AWA ALL-STAR WRESTLING SYNDICATED PROGRAM - ROCKFORD METROCENTRE - ROCKFORD, IL - JUNE 1990 Announcers: Jack Reynolds & David Crockett Ring Announcer/In-ring Interviewer: Eric Bischoff (# Aired on a previous AWA program. Also highlighted in bold.) (2nd Taping) Show Intro In-Studio: Larry Nelson welcomed viewers and ran down the program: TV MAIN EVENT: Sam Houston (w/ Coach Murdoch) vs. Cactus Jack An interview with new AWA President Nick Bockwinkel A look at the vicious assault on Don Muraco by Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey after Muraco's match with Kokina at WrestleRock World Tag Team Champions The Destruction Crew see action Bob Orton, winner of a Battle Royal three weeks ago, announces what title he will challenge for Dutch Mantell of the USWA wrestles And more!!! Nelson sent it to the ring in Rockford. Tina Moretti vs. Desiree Petersen Petersen came down the heel aisle to a small crowd response. Moretti came down the face aisle to a good response. The two felt each other out early and then Petersen gained the advantage but Moretti fought back and defeated Petersen via pinfall with her Samoan Driver (Cultural Appropriation!) - 4:27 In-Studio: Nelson said Moretti is looking good in her first few AWA matches and that she could be hot on the heels of Magnificent Mimi for the Women's gold very soon. Pic aired of Bob Orton with the caption: NEXT... ORTON'S CHOICE!!! Commercials In-Studio: Larry Nelson intro'd video from the Battle Royal a few weeks ago where the winner won a shot at a title of his choosing. # VIDEO (Match JIP): 6 - Jonnie Stewart - By Ken Patera - 5:17 7 - Don Muraco - - By Manny Fernandez - 5:58 8 - Manny Fernandez - By Ken Patera - 7:06 9 - Ken Patera - By Bob Orton - 9:12 WINNER: Orton (Orton gets to challenge for whichever championship he wants to.) In-Studio: Nelson intro'd comments from Orton revealing the title he's going after. VIDEO: # Orton was in street clothes, vest and cowboy hat standing in front of the AWA logo with mic in hand. Orton: You could call it devine providence. A few days before WrestleRock, I won a Battle Royal where the winner gets to choose which championship he wishes to challenge for. And, lo and behold, Wahoo McDaniel wins the AWA World Championship at WrestleRock. It's like it was meant to be. When I came back to the AWA, I made it clear my goal was to become the World Champion. It's a title I've never held. Wahoo worked all these years to finally win the greatest prize in our sport. Now it's my turn. I'm challenging Wahoo McDaniel for the AWA World Championship. And you people better get ready. The 'Cowboy' is gonna finally realize his own dream to become the World Champion. Your days at the top are numbered Wahoo. It's destiny. I have your number. END VIDEO Pic aired of Dutch Mantell with the caption: NEXT... 'DIRTY' DUTCH!!! Commercials/Market-specific promos for house show cities/Generic promos for non-house show cities Dutch Mantell (USWA) won a squash match over Reno Riggins when Mantell pinned Riggins with his scoop powerslam piledriver Mantel came down the heel aisle to a modest crowd response. Announcers discussed Mantell being from the USWA Video aired of the attack on Don Muraco by Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey at WrestleRock with the caption: NEXT... BRUTAL ATTACK!!! Commercials Commercial aired for the Pro Wrestling Heritage Championship Tournament video tape. Tape was advertised as two hours of highlights, complete matches and some interviews from the historic event. An 800 number and a mailing address were listed on the screen. Cost of the video: $39.95 + S/H In-Studio: Nelson intro'd video of the post-match beatdown by Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey on Don Muraco following Muraco's loss to Kokina at WrestleRock. VIDEO: # Kokina mounted the middle buckle and came off with his Bonzai Drop (butt drop from the middle buckle to the chest) that connected. Kokina for the pin. 1...2...3! Crowd booed. Kokina up and looked down at Muraco. Sheik quickly hit the ring and put the boots to Muraco. Masked Doc had climbed in the ring and Kaissey grabbed his doctor bag as Kokina pulled the defeated Muraco to his feet. Kaissey pulled out a weapon. Reynolds: Wait a minute! Is that one of those metal blood pressure devices?! Kaissey reared back and took a baseball-like swing with the long, narrow device and smashed Muraco upside the head with it. Kokina let Muraco go and Muraco crumpled to the mat. Fans popped as AWA officials and wrestlers from the face dressing room hit the ring and Kaissey and the Masked Doc bolted the ring but Kokina was not budging. Officials pleading to check on Muraco but Kokina just stared at them. Kaissey signaled for Kokina to leave and Kokina did so. Crowd booed the trio on the floor and some trash was thrown in their direction as they made their way back up the heel aisle as Muraco was checked on in the ring. END VIDEO In-Studio: Nelson said Eric Bischoff caught up with Sheik in the locker room after the vicious assault. VIDEO: Bischoff was standing with Sheik in the locker room with mic in hand. Eric: Sheik, that was one of the most despicable acts I've ever seen in professional wrestling! Who knows how badly injured Don Muraco is! Sheik: I hope and pray to Allah that he is badly injured! He deserved it! Don Muraco! How did it feel when that blood pressure device crashed against your head! I know it had to hurt a great deal! And I took great joy in delivering the blow! Eric: That is sick! What kind of a man... Sheik: Shut up, infidel! He hit me with a chair and I paid him back a thousand fold! Eric: He hit you with a chair in Vegas because you tried to attack him! He hit you tonight for the same reason! This was completely uncalled for! Sheik: An eye for an eye! A tooth for a tooth! Muraco had it coming! Muraco learned a serious lesson! You don't lay your hands on a manager! Especially a manager of my caliber! Don Muraco is suffering right now for his sins against me! And I pray he suffers for a long, long time! Eric: I can't continue this interview. Cut the camera. Bischoff shook his head in disbelief. END VIDEO In-Studio: Nelson said that they'll have comments from Muraco next week! Pic aired of the Destruction Crew with the caption: NEXT... GOLDEN BOYS!!! Commercials/Market-specific promos for house show cities/Generic promos for non-house show cities NON-TITLE: The Destruction Crew (WTTC) won a squash match over Dennis Stamp & Rock Hunter via pinfall when Bloom pinned Hunter after the Wrecking Ball (Doomsday Device) POST-MATCH INTERVIEW: Bischoff: Wayne Bloom. Mike Enos. You two just continue rolling along as the World Tag Team Champions... Bloom: That's right! There's no stopping the Destruction Crew! Now, I have something I want to bring to everyone's attention! You see, we've been the AWA Tag Champs for over a year now and we're not getting the recognition we deserve! No one in the AWA nor anyone in the wrestling media has uttered a word about our runaway success! We've taken on all comers and we've defeated all comers! No matter who it has been, we've emerged with the titles still around our waists! And yet, it's like we're in visible! Over one year we've held these titles! And we'll be standing out here at this time next year still the champs! Will we get the credit we deserve then?! You people in the wrestling world need to show us some damned respect! Enos: My brother in pain said all that needs to be said! We've been the champs for over a year now and it does not look like our reign is ending anytime soon! It is gonna be another year of more of the same! New opponents; same results! The Destruction Crew is here to stay as the best in the wrestling world for a loooooooooooooong time to come! Show us the respect we deserve for being the best in the business! Bischoff: The Destruction Crew, everybody! Video aired of Bockwinkel being introduced as the new AWA President at WrestleRock with the caption: NEXT... MR. PRESIDENT!!! Commercials In-ring: Larry Nelson stood center ring with mic in hand. Bischoff: Would you please welcome my guest at this time. He is the new President of the AWA... Nick Bockwinkel! Crowd cheered as Bockwinkel, in a suit, made his way down the face aisle. Once in the ring, Bockwinkel acknowledged the crowd. Bischoff: Welcome, President Bockwinkel! Crowd cheered. Nick: Thank you, Eric. It's great to be here. Bischoff: You're now the president of the AWA. What are you looking to accomplish during your term? Nick: World peace. Lower taxes. Cheaper gas. More job creation. Bischoff: Hahaha! Those are great things for a president to accomplish. Are you listening, President Bush? But, what will a President Bockwinkel look to accomplish on the wrestling front here in the AWA? Nick: First, let me just say a thank you to former President Stanley Blackburn for his service to the AWA. I have some big shoes to fill. I am looking to be a president that is firm but fair, Larry. As everyone knows, professional wrestling, the greatest sport in the world, can be a wild, chaotic sport at times. I intend to call things right down the middle. As president, I can no longer play favorites. But, if you cross the line, I want you to know that I will deal with you accordingly no matter which side of the fence you're on. Fans cheered. Bischoff: You've got some people in wrestling who like to bend the rules. Nick: You certainly do have those. And I was a master at bending those rules on many an occasion as some of my opponents can attest to. But, I'm now in the position where I have to try and enforce the rules to the best of my ability. And I realize that sometimes that is not easy to do. Bischoff: Well, Nick, it's great to have you back in the AWA as president. We wish you the best. Nick: Thank you. And I'm gonna work hard for you fans to make the AWA an organization you can be proud of. Crowd cheered. Bischoff: Nick Bockwinkel, everybody! Pic aired of the AWA logo with the caption: NEXT... SAM VS. CACTUS!!! Commercials Promo aired for the AWA PPV Super Clash 5 - Sunday - Sept. 16 - Mecca Arena - Milwaukee, WI - Bell time: 8pm E/5pm P. Tickets on sale Saturday - June 16 at 10am CST! TV MAIN EVENT: Sam Houston (w/ Coach Murdoch) vs. Cactus Jack Sam Houston and Dick Murdoch came down the face aisle to a nice ovation from the fans. Once in the ring, Sam briefly played to the crowd. Crazy Train by Ozzy filled the arena and Cactus Jack made his way down the heel aisle to the ring to mainly boos but also pretty strong cheers. Murdoch had final words with Sam and left the ring. Murdoch, now on the floor, said something to Sam and Sam turned to talk to his mentor and Jack charged over and attacked Sam. Ref called for the bell. Jack pounded away on Sam. Announcers pointed out that Jack has been really angry since losing the World Title to Wahoo. Jack whipped Sam into the ropes and caught Sam coming off with a back elbow to the chest. Sam crashed to the mat. Sam up and Jack hit Sam with a running neckbreaker. Sam down and crawled into the corner. Sam sat up in the corner. Jack backed up and charged in and popped Sam with a running knee to the face. Murdoch urging Sam on from ringside. Jack snapped Sam up and threw Sam out between the top and middle rope down to the floor. Jack left the ring, dropped to the floor and hit Sam with a sidebreaker across the knee. Ref counting. Jack climbed up on the apron and quickly stepped in and out of the ring to break the count and then nailed Sam with his running elbow smash off the apron to the floor. Both men down for a moment as the ref counted. Jack snapped up Sam and threw Sam back into the ring. Jack followed Sam in as Sam was slowly getting to his feet. Jack moved in and nailed Sam with punches and then dropped Sam with a discus clothesline. Jack then made the finger guns and did the BANG! BANG! Sam in a bad way. Sam up and fell against the ropes and Jack moved in and started biting his forehead. Jack broke the illegal move at the ref's count of 4. Jack repeated the move and broke it again at 4. Jack whipped Sam into the ropes and looked to catch Sam coming off with a backdrop but Sam managed to leapfrog Jack. Jack spun around and Sam found the strength to pepper Jack with punches. Sam whipped Jack into the ropes and caught Jack coming off with a flying clothesline. Jack crashed to the mat as most of the fans cheered. Sam jumped on top of Jack and pounded him with more head shots. Sam snapped Jack up and whipped Jack into the ropes and caught Jack coming off with a dropkick. Jack crashed to the mat. Sam briefly played to the cheering fans. Murdoch yelled for Sam to finish him off. Jack up and Sam hit Jack with another dropkick that sent Jack crashing into the corner. Sam alive and so was the crowd. Sam grabbed Jack in a side headlock and went for his bulldog finisher but Jack shoved Sam off and Sam crashed to the mat. Both men down. Ref counting. Both men made it to their feet and Sam walked right into Jack's arms and Jack bodyslammed Sam and then popped him with a running legdrop. Sam flatlined. Jack picked Sam up and nailed Sam with his double underhook DDT finisher. Jack covered Sam for the pin. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell. Jack up and the ref raised his hand in victory. Jack then stomped on Sam a few times, grabbed Sam and threw Sam over the top rope down to the floor as the program ended. WINNER: Jack - Pinfall - 5:36 END PROGRAM MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

YOU'RE FIRED!!!

Sally Vega, Lita Marez & Marie Vagnone vs. Beverly Shade, Vicki Steppe & Patty Stevens NWA World Women's Lightweight Championship Kim Blanchard (C) vs. France Gall California Women's Championship Jane O'Brien (C) vs. Julie Patrick AGWA Interstate Championship Mary Jane Mull (C) vs. Tonette Kadrmas NWA United States Women's Tag Team Championship Ethel Johnson & Marva Scott (C) vs. Ella Waldek & Terry Majors NWA United States Women's Championship Judy Arnold (C) vs. Paula Steele NWA North American Women's Championship Ann Calvello (C) vs. Ashley SInclair Plus - who will win the NWA World Women's Tag Team Title Tournament? The Sisters of Love • Aiko Kyo & Jumbo Miyamoto • Georgia Hase & Michèle Richard • Renée Martel & Claire Lepage

(PREVIOUS POST: Is the AWA expanding???) AWA WRESTLING ON ESPN - SHOWBOAT SPORTS PAVILION - LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 1990 Announcers: Joe Pedicino & Bill Dundee Ring Announcer/Interviewer: Larry Nelson (# Aired on a previous AWA program. Also highlighted in bold.) (2nd Taping) Show Intro Larry Nelson welcomed viewers and ran down the program: TV MAIN EVENT: Ken Patera & Brad Rheingans vs. Billy Joe Travis & Soultaker (USWA) Bob Orton, winner of a Battle Royal three weeks ago, announces what title he will challenge for A major announcement about next week's show Women's Champ Magnificent Mimi and Valerie make an appearance Tommy Jammer vs. Tommy Rich A look back at the end of the Muraco-Kokina match and post match comments from Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey Lelani Kai vs. 'Big' Reggie Bennett And more! Nelson sent it to the ring in Vegas. Tom Zenk won a squash match over Gino Carabello via pinfall with his missle dropkick finisher Zenk got a fair response coming down the face aisle Pic aired of Bob Orton with the caption: NEXT... DECISION TIME!!! Commercials In-Studio: Larry Nelson intro'd video from the Battle Royal a few weeks ago where the winner won a shot at a title of his choosing. VIDEO (Match JIP): 6 - Jonnie Stewart - By Ken Patera - 5:17 7 - Don Muraco - - By Manny Fernandez - 5:58 8 - Manny Fernandez - By Ken Patera - 7:06 9 - Ken Patera - By Bob Orton - 9:12 WINNER: Orton (Orton gets to challenge for whichever championship he wants to.) In-Studio: Nelson intro'd comments from Orton revealing the title he's going after. VIDEO: Orton was in street clothes, vest and cowboy hat standing in front of the AWA logo with mic in hand. Orton: You could call it devine providence. A few days before WrestleRock, I won a Battle Royal where the winner gets to choose which championship he wishes to challenge for. And, lo and behold, Wahoo McDaniel wins the AWA World Championship at WrestleRock. It's like it was meant to be. When I came back to the AWA, I made it clear my goal was to become the World Champion. It's a title I've never held. Wahoo worked all these years to finally win the greatest prize in our sport. Now it's my turn. I'm challenging Wahoo McDaniel for the AWA World Championship. And you people better get ready. The 'Cowboy' is gonna finally realize his own dream to become the World Champion. Your days at the top are numbered Wahoo. It's destiny. I have your number. END VIDEO Pic aired of 'Big' Reggie Bennett with the caption: NEXT... 'BIG' REG IN ACTION!!! Commercials/AWA Tour Update 'Big' Reggie Bennett vs. Lelani Kai Kai came to the ring down the heel aisle to a fair amount of boos. Bennett came down the face aisle to a decent crowd reaction. Match was a good battle between up-and-comer Bennett and the crafty veteran Kai. Kai gained the upper hand on a couple of occasions by taking shortcuts but was unable to defeat Reggie. Dundee: You know, Joe, Reggie's a big one. And I like big girls. The bigger the girl the more the fun! Lots of bounce! Pedicino: Please, Bill. Concentrate on the match! End of the match saw Kai on the offensive. Kai went to whip Bennett into the ropes but Bennett reversed and caught Kai coming off by the hair, spun Kai around and slammed Kai face-first into the mat. Bennett then applied her split-leg rear chinlock finisher on Kai and Kai wasn't in the hold for long before submitting to a nice pop from the crowd. Bennett up and the ref raised her hand in victory. Pedicino: Reggie is gonna be a serious threat to Mimi's title reign! I can't wait to see that match! Dundee: She may be bigger than Mimi! She may have a lot more bounce to the ounce! But Mimi's a tough dame! And with the clever Valerie in her corner she's gonna be tough to beat even for a bouncy broad Reggie Bennett! Pedicino: Would you please watch the comments! WINNER: Bennett - Submission - 6:09 Video aired of Sheik assaulting Don Muraco after Muraco's match with Kokina at WrestleRock with the caption: NEXT... BEATDOWN!!! Commercials Commercial aired for the Pro Wrestling Heritage Championship Tournament video tape. Tape was advertised as two hours of highlights, complete matches and some interviews from the historic event. An 800 number and a mailing address were listed on the screen. Cost of the video: $39.95 + S/H In-Studio: Nelson intro'd video of the post-match beatdown by Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey on Don Muraco following Muraco's loss to Kokina at WrestleRock. VIDEO: # Kokina mounted the middle buckle and came off with his Bonzai Drop (butt drop from the middle buckle to the chest) that connected. Kokina for the pin. 1...2...3! Crowd booed. Kokina up and looked down at Muraco. Sheik quickly hit the ring and put the boots to Muraco. Masked Doc had climbed in the ring and Kaissey grabbed his doctor bag as Kokina pulled the defeated Muraco to his feet. Kaissey pulled out a weapon. Reynolds: Wait a minute! Is that one of those metal blood pressure devices?! Kaissey reared back and took a baseball-like swing with the long, narrow device and smashed Muraco upside the head with it. Kokina let Muraco go and Muraco crumpled to the mat. Fans popped as AWA officials and wrestlers from the face dressing room and Kaissey and the Masked Doc bolted the ring but Kokina was not budging. Officials pleading to check on Muraco but Kokina just stared at them. Kaissey signaled for Kokina to leave and Kokina did so. Crowd booed the trio on the floor and some trash was thrown in their direction as they made their way back up the heel aisle as Muraco was checked on in the ring. END VIDEO In-Studio: Nelson said Eric Bischoff caught up with Sheik in the locker room after the vicious assault. VIDEO: Bischoff was standing with Sheik in the locker room with mic in hand. Eric: Sheik, that was one of the most despicable acts I've ever seen in professional wrestling! Who knows how badly injured Don Muraco is! Sheik: I hope and pray to Allah that he is badly injured! He deserved it! Don Muraco! How did it feel when that blood pressure device crashed against your head! I know it had to hurt a great deal! And I took great joy in delivering the blow! Eric: That is sick! What kind of a man... Sheik: Shut up, infidel! He hit me with a chair and I paid him back a thousand fold! Eric: He hit you with a chair in Vegas because you tried to attack him! He hit you tonight for the same reason! This was completely uncalled for! Sheik: An eye for an eye! A tooth for a tooth! Muraco had it coming! Muraco learned a serious lesson! You don't lay your hands on a manager! Especially a manager of my caliber! Don Muraco is suffering right now for his sins against me! And I pray he suffers for a long, long time! Eric: I can't continue this interview. Cut the camera. Bischoff shook his head in disbelief. END VIDEO In-Studio: Nelson said that they'll have comments from Muraco next week! Pic aired of the AWA logo with the caption: NEXT.,. MORE GREAT ACTION!!! Commercials MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Nelson said that Nikita Koloff would be making his AWA wrestling debut next week on ESPN! PLUS! An interview with new World Champion Wahoo McDaniel Nelson sent it back to the ring in Vegas. Tommy Jammer vs. Tommy Rich Jammer came to the ring down the face aisle to modest cheers. Rich came to the ring to pretty strong boos. Jammer came out on fire early but Rich took control and finished Jammer off with his Thesz Press finisher to score the 1...2...3! WINNER: Rich - Pinfall - 2:34 Pic aired of Magnificent Mimi with the caption: NEXT... SHE'S THE CHAMP!!! Ad aired for the AWA PPV Super Clash 5 - Sunday - Sept. 16 - Mecca Arena - Milwaukee, WI - Bell time: 8pm E/5pm P. Tickets on sale Saturday - June 16 at 10am CST! Commercials In-ring: Nelson stood center ring with mic in hand. Nelson: Would you please welcome my guests at this time. She is accompanied by her manager Valerie. She is the reigning AWA Women's World Champion the Magnificent Mimi! Crowd booed as the pair made their way down the heel aisle to the ring. The pair climbed into the ring and Mimi, in her ring attire, strutted around the ring holding the title aloft to more boos. Nelson: Before we get to the champ, Valerie, Mimi lost the powerbomb vs. powerbomb match to Wendi Richter at WrestleRock. And you were locked in a cage at ringside. Valerie: I'm now in therapy because of my experience at WrestleRock. They had me caged up like a wild animal on display for the fans so the fans could mock me and throw things at me! I've never been so humiliated and traumatized in my life! Crowd cheered. Valerie: Oh! You fans cheer my misfortune! But, the woman standing next to me is still the AWA Women's Champion! Cheer that! Cheers turned to boos. Valerie: Richter may have won the match! But she's still not the champion! And at the end of the day that's what counts! Nelson: We could not help but notice that the masked mystery man came to ringside and tried to free you from the cage. What's the relationship there? Valerie: There is no there there! Nothing! The masked man was just acting as a good Samaritan because of the injustice perpetrated against me putting me in that cage! Nelson: Mimi, two new women have arrived in the AWA. They both look good so far and may wind up challenging for your title. The one I want to ask you about is 'Big' Reggie Bennett. She's a big woman who's a power wrestler. She could be a real threat to your title reign. What are your thoughts on her? Mimi: Nelson, the bigger they come, the harder they fall! Reggie Bennett will wind up getting the short end of the stick just like every other challenger has so far! She may be a power wrestler! But, I'm the smarter wrestler! She doesn't have my smarts and cunning and that will be her doom at my hands! I'm reading Nietzsche! She's reading Cat In The Hat! Crowd booed. Nelson: Do you really want to make her mad? Mimi: It doesn't matter how mad she gets! And with Valerie in my corner, there's no way I'm losing to her with the belt on the line if it happens! Nelson: The loss to Wendi Richter... Mimi: Like Valerie said, I lost to Richter but I didn't lose the belt! Let Richter brag about her win over me! She's still naked around the waist! I'm still the champion and there's no end in sight to my reign! Mimi held the belt aloft and strutted around the ring again to more boos. Nelson: Women's Champion Magnificent Mimi and her manager Valerie, everybody! Pic aired of the AWA logo with the caption: NEXT... AWA VS. USWA!!! Commercials TV MAIN EVENT - AWA VS. USWA: Ken Patera & Brad Rheingans vs. Soultaker & Billy Travis (USWA) Travis and Soultaker* made their way down the heel aisle to modest boos. Announcers pointed out that the team was representing the USWA. Patera & Rheingans came down the face aisle to a decent crowd response. Announcers pointed out that recently, Col. DeBeers pinned Patera when Patera became distracted by Valerie at ringside and DeBeers rolled Patera up from behind to score the victory. The USWA team made a good showing and gave Ken and Brad all they could handle. Both sides had some close near falls and the heel team from Memphis used some heel tactics to gain the upper hand during the match. End of the match saw Rheingans and Soultaker the legal men in the ring. Rheingans was on the offensive and went to whip Soultaker into the corner but 'Taker reversed and sent Rheingans crashing into the buckles. 'Taker charged in and splashed Rheingans and Rheingans stumbled out of the corner and crashed to the mat. Crowd booed as Valerie made her way down the heel aisle to ringside and started taking notes. 'Taker grabbed Rheingans, whipped Rheingans into the ropes and caught Rheingans coming off with a sitout side slam. 'Taker for the cover. 1...2... Rheingans got a shoulder up. Patera looked over and saw Val and walked down the apron and started yelling at Val and gesturing for her to leave the ringside area. Ref went over to get Patera back to his corner. While that was going on, 'Taker snapped Rheingans up and whipped Rheingans into the corner and looked to nail Rheingans with another running splash but Rheingans moved and 'Taker slammed front-first into the buckles as the crowd cheered. Patera dropped to the floor to confront Val and the ref followed Patera to the floor in an effort to keep them separated. 'Taker turned and Rheingans grabbed 'Taker and hit 'Taker with a fisherman suplex (Perfect Plex) for the pin. Crowd yelling at the ref to pay attention to the match but he was still on the floor trying to get Patera back to his corner. Travis hit the ring and stomped Rheingans in the gut, snapped Rheingans up and dropped Rheingans throat-first across the top rope. Rheingans snapped back and crashed to the ring. 'Taker snatched up Rheingans and hit him with a swinging neckbreaker. Travis dropped to the floor and started having words with Patera. 'Taker covered Rheingans. Travis gestured to the ref about the pin try. Ref quickly climbed back in the ring and counted. 1... Patera tried to climb back in the ring but Travis grabbed him. ...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the fans booed. Patera escaped Travis' grasp and dropped Travis with a punch on the floor. Val disappeared back up the heel aisle. Patera climbed back in the ring. 'Taker up and the ref raised his hand in victory. 'Taker left the ring and joined the recovering Travis on the floor and the two briefly celebrated before heading back up the heel aisle to boos. Patera briefly checked on his partner. Larry Nelson climbed up on the apron with mic in hand. Patera: Valerie! This is twice now, twice, that you've cost me matches recently! I'm sick and tired of it! Stay out of mine and Brad's business! Neither of us is interested in working for you! WINNER: Soultaker & Travis (USWA) - Pinfall - 7:27 (* Soultaker, aka, Papa Shango, aka, Kama, aka, The Godfather) END PROGRAM CLASSIC PWI COVER!!! (Do you have a fave PWI cover? Can be from any time period. Is the magazine useless today?)

Nice to know you're still around, Togg. Sorry about your injury. Didn't Charlotte Flair suffer sometyhing similar recently?