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Oh no! Drew Carey beat Harley Race! 🙃
You do a good job of keeping us hanging! KUTGW
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While you wait for the next fine AWA show to drop, enjoy this from Southwest Championship Wrestling.
I may have posted this once before, but it merits another look.
Southwest Championship Wrestling. What might have been had Joe Blanchard been bankrolled and stayed on USA. (Heavy sigh.)
People may think this is crazy, but I believe wrestling-wise, this may have been the best promotion in the country at the time had they been able to expand.
Bobby Jaggers vs. Abdullah:
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Do you have to ask permission to change your screen name on here?
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FLASHBACK!!!
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The Arrival with Charlie Sheen, came out just before Independence Day, and was a better sci-fi film IMHO.
Gotta love entrance themes.
Ann Calvello was a hard looking woman.
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AWA WRESTLING ON ESPN - SHOWBOAT SPORTS PAVILION - LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 1990
Announcers: Joe Pedicino & Bill DundeeRing Announcer/Interviewer: Larry Nelson(# Aired on a previous AWA program.)(4th Taping)Show IntroLarry Nelson welcomed viewers and ran down the program:TV MAIN EVENT: Manny Fernandez vs. The TrooperNinja Go sees actionAn interview with former World Champion Cactus Jack'Big' Reggie Bennett wrestlesCol. DeBeers laces 'em upAnother video from AWA newcomer Barry WindhamAnd more!Nelson sent it to the ring in Vegas.Jerry Blackwell won a squash match over Jose Estrada via pinfall with his diving splash finisherBlackwell got a decent ovation coming to the ring down the face aisle.In-Studio: Nelson discussed The Trooper wrestling in the main event. Wondered if the masked mystery man was going to show up again and wreak havoc on Mr. Law & Order.Nelson discussed the upcoming AWA PPV in Sept. - Super Clash 5 - and said that tickets were now on sale for the event in Milwaukee.Pic aired of Ninja Go with the caption: NEXT... ORIENTAL FURY!!!CommercialsNinja Go won a squash match over Rocky King via pinfall with his double underhook suplex into a bridgeoutGo came down the heel aisle with tag partner Akio Sato and they got a fair amount of boosPic aired of Reggie Bennett with the caption: NEXT... BIG REG!!!Commercials/AWA Tour Update'Big' Reggie Bennett won a squash match over Evita Perrone via submission with her split-legg rear chinlock finisherBennett got a nice ovation coming to the ring down the face aisle.Bennett acknowledged the fans once in the ring.In-Studio: Nelson discussed Reggie Bennett and said Bennett looks dominant in the ring and wondered if champion Mimi could withstand her challenge in the long run.Nelson hyped Super Clash 5 on PPV on Sept. 16 from the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee and said tix were now on sale.Pic aired of Barry Windham with the caption: NEXT... MORE FROM BARRY!!!CommercialsIn-Studio: Nelson intro'd more comments from the incoming star Barry Windham.VIDEO:Video opened with Barry riding into the pic on an ATV on his ranch property.Barry pulled up in front of the camera and picked up a mic.Barry: Hello once again.This is Barry Windham. Just enjoying the day on my ranch and riding my ATV around the property.The more I look at the AWA, the more I see the opportunity for strong alliances. But, I know there will be strong enemy camps to face along the way. This is a sport where having loyal allies is important. If you have no allies, you could be in serious trouble. Anyone who watches my back then I'll have theirs, as well.I'm really looking forward to being a part of the new era here. Things are just starting to heat up in the AWA.There are rapid changes being made here. The AWA is rising to prominence once again in this great sport. And I know you fans will want to be a part of it. See the re-emergence of the AWA to power status in the wrestling world.Nikita Koloff has arrived. Who will be next to come to the AWA? It could be anyone because this is the place to be. Nikita, like me, had choices of where to go. We chose to come here. That speaks volumes.I'm excited and I can't wait to step in the ring in the AWA and do battle with some of the best the sport has to offer.It's a new era in professional wrestling. And it's a new era for the AWA.I'm gonna be part of it. How about you?Windham pointed right at the camera lens and then turned, hopped back on his ATV and drove off.END VIDEOPic aired of Col. DeBeers with the caption: NEXT... THE COLONEL!!!CommercialsCommercial 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/HCol. DeBeers won a squash match over Denny Brown via pinfall with his face-first piledriver finisherDeBeers came to the ring down the heel aisle to mainly boos but also some cheers.POST-MATCH INTERVIEW:Neslon: Col. DeBeers, you have run Sgt. Slaughter out of the AWA. How does it feel?DeBeers: How does it feel? It feels great, Nelson! I will always be remembered as the man who ran Sgt. Slaughter out of the AWA! The fans watched as I destroyed their all-American hero! The America's Hero facade of Sgt. Slaughter has now crumbled to dust! And I take great pleasure in knowing that I am the man who accomplished this Herculean feat!On my headstone I want it to read: Here lies Col. DeBeers! The man who vanquished Sgt. Slaughter from the AWA!My victory over that wanna-be GI Joe was a victory for decency and the great white way! Sarge decided to represent the loathsome dung heap known as the USA! Well, that dung heap was created because I beat the you know what out of Slaughter! Haha!Crowd booed. Some trash thrown in the ring.Nelson: AWA newcomer Nikita Koloff, who came from a hate America background but has since changed his ways and has embraced this country, has made it clear he would like to talk with you about your attitudes towards America. He wants to see if he can change your heart and mind and get you to embrace this country.DeBeers: I used to have a lot of respect for Nikita Koloff when he was with Uncle Ivan! Now, he's a traitor to Mother Russia! He's turned his back on his homeland and his people and sold them down the river for American cash and American filth and moral depravity! For all we know, Nikita is now married to some colored girl! Shame on you, Nikita! I will not sit down and break bread with a traitor! The only thing I'll break is a chair over his head!Crowd booed loudly but some cheered.Nelson: You absolutely won't meet with him?DeBeers: There's no way I lower myself to the standards Nikita has now embraced by selling out his homeland! No chance for a meeting! None!Nelson: That was Col. DeBeers, everybody!More boos.Pic aired of Cactus Jack with the caption: NEXT... EX-CHAMP TALKS!!!CommercialsIn-ring: Larry Nelson stood center ring with mic in hand.Nelson: Would you please welcome my guest at this time. He is the former AWA World Champion... Cactus Jack!Crazy Train filled the arena and Cactus made his way down the heel aisle with a scowl on his face. Mainly boos but also a decent amount ofcheers for Jack.Cactus climbed in the ring and stared out at the crowd as the crowd reax grew.Nelson: Cactus, you are...Jack: Let's get one thing straight, Larry Nelson. You called me the former World Champion. Well, that's not gonna last for long. And that's because the next time I face Wahoo in this ring, I'm gonna rip him apart and take back what is rightfully mine.Crowd boos. Some cheers.Nelson: You came out when I was interviewing Wahoo and made the throat-slitting gesture towards him. Why?Jack: I want Wahoo to know that I'm not only coming after the title; I'm coming after him. There will be blood. And it will be all Wahoo's when all is said and done.Nelson: You seem very angry since you lost the title. Would you agree with that assessment?Jack: I've hardly slept since losing the belt at WrestleRock. And I have a serious case of tunnel vision. I can't rest until I've re-captured the AWA World Title. And it will happen and happen soon.Wahoo, you caught one on me at WrestleRock. I promise you that will not happen again! The next time we step in the ring together will be the last night of your title reign!Nelson: Cactus Jack, everybody!Pic aired of the AWA logo with the caption: NEXT... TROOPER VS. MANNY!CommercialsPromo aired for the AWA PPV Super Clash 5 - Sunday - Sept. 16 - Mecca Arena - Milwaukee, WI - Bell time: 8pm E/5pm P.
Tickets on sale NOW!TV MAIN EVENT: The Trooper vs. Manny FernandezTrooper made his way to the ring to a good ovation down the face aisle. He handed out little souvenir speeding tickets to fans along the way.Fernandez made his way down the heel aisle to strong boos but also had his fans.Announcers wondered if the masked man would appear and wreak havoc on another Trooper match.As expected, the match was a hard-hitting power wrestling battle between these two ring warriors. Some near falls and some cheating on Manny's part.End of the match saw Manny on the offensive. Manny worked over Trooper and whipped Trooper into the buckles. Manny charged in on Trooper but Trooper got his foot up and Manny slammed chest-first into it and crashed to the mat. Trooper snapped Manny up, whipped Manny into the ropes and blasted Manny coming off with a big clothesline. Crowd popped. Trooper waited for Manny to get up. Manny up and Trooper hit Manny with a flying shoulder tackle. Manny crashed to the mat. Masked Mystery Man came through the crowd quickly and jumped up on the apron. Ref distracted with masked man. Ref went over and ordered masked man off the apron but masked man had words with the ref. Crowd yelling for the ref to turn around as Trooper had Manny covered. Trooper slapped the mat three times in frustration. Trooper got off Manny and went over to where the ref and masked mystery man were. Trooper grabbed the masked man and started shaking him with the ref caught in between the two. From the other side of the arena, another masked mystery man made his way through the crowd and to ringside. Both masked men dressed the same. Ref went down being caught between Trooper and the other masked man. On the floor, masked man pulled out a baggie and poured a white powder into his hand. Trooper was able to punch the other masked man and slammed his head into the ring bolt that connects the post to the turnbuckle and the masked man cashed to the floor. The other masked man had climbed up on the apron. Ref still down and Manny recovering. Trooper saw the other masked man and walked in his direction and the masked man threw the powder in Trooper's eyes. Trooper blinded. Masked man fled the scene through the crowd. Manny recovered enough to roll Trooper up from behind and grab the tights. Ref recovered and crawled over. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the crowd booed. The other masked man was able to recover and escape through the crowd. Manny up and the ref raised his hand in victory. Trooper rolled over on his side and had his hands over his eyes.Pedicino: The masked mystery man has struck again and cost the Trooper another match: this time by throwing some sort of powder in his eyes! And this time he had help!Dundee: Maybe the person under the mask was a Mary Kay Cosmetics salesman and thought Trooper would like to try out one of their new cosmetics!Pedicino: Please, Bill! Enough with the sarcasm!WINNER: Manny - Pinfall - 9:48END PROGRAMDARK MATCHESAWA WORLD TITLE RE-MATCH: Wahoo McDaniel def. Cactus Jack via pinfall with a reversal of a small package - 15:08 - Both men bledAWA WORLD TAG TEAM TITLES: Destruction Crew (WTTC) def. Ken Patera & Brad Rheingans when Bloom pinned Rheingans with a clothesline when Rheingans turned after expelling Mike Enos from the ring - 12:32PRO WRESTLING HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP: Greg Valentine (PWHC) def. Don Muraco via pinfall with his feet on the ropes - 8:26SIX-WOMEN TAG: Magnificent Mimi (WC), Candi Divine & Lelani Kai vs. Wendi Richter, Reggie Bennett & Tina Moretti - Moretti pinned Kai with her Samoan driver - 10:39PAID ATTENDANCE: 3,368COMPS GIVEN OUT: 652COMPS USED: 388TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 3,756(Things are inching upward in the new AWA.)-
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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.
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Moolah's like a car...
She goes from bitch to mega bitch in 3 seconds! 😁
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LATE JUNE 1990AWA HQ - ST. LOUIS PARK, MNCONFERENCE CALLON 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...
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4 hours ago, Theheel said:
Yes he just saw them (Arn and Tully) as a tag team even though both were very good singles wrestlers earlier in their careers. Vince would likely look at Tully and feel he was too small to be a top single
Good point about Tully's size. Vince was such a size freak he often overlooked good, credible workers.
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11 hours ago, DHK1989 said:
Probably guaranteed him a title run.
Just have to wait and see on that one. 🙂
11 hours ago, sonny912 said:Given his roles in the four horsemen and the heenan family's he's definitely gonna be awa's new top heel.
He's gonna be one of the top heels at the very least.
9 hours ago, Theheel said:Tully was always a great singles heel and I expect him to be the one to take the belt off Wahoo in the future
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.
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17 hours ago, Old School Fan said:
Thanks for the vote of confidence on that event. 😁 A takeaway I got from this in the predictions department was that out of the Final Four in the tournament, I noticed that Renée and Claire were the only team not predicted to win the tournament; looking at it from the ITTL kayfabe approach, it would appear that Renée and Claire were seen by the fans as the underdogs out of the final four teams, with each of the other teams being given better odds due to various factors (like Kyo/Miyamoto with their outstanding skills, or the Sisters of Love or Hase/Richard due to their rulebreaking tactics and having managers/stables behind them to back them up in case they run into trouble, to help them cheat their way to victory through underhanded means against opponents they regard as threats to them).
That said, I'm currently working on an upcoming behind-the-scenes chapter that will help explain what led to the events that led to the implosion of the Dynasty at the end of the card (no spoilers from me here, but I think I can guess what the readers will be thinking about what happened BTS at the Forum before the card began...). 😏
What I can say, though, is that now that Renée and Claire are the new NWA World Women's Tag Team Champions, they've got a road ahead of them as they go out to defend their belts - and a return trip to Japan for Renée to defend those belts just may be in the works... 😉
Interesting to see no one picked Renee and Claire.
Looking forward to the next chapter! 😀
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LATE JUNE 1990AWA HQ - ST. LOUIS PARK, MNTully 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!!!
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All of us predictors did pretty well on that one.
Really good main last show!
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REAL WORLD
Rise of s Star by OSF: https://forum.greydogsoftware.com/topic/53694-rise-of-a-star/page/37/#comments
WWE 2K 23 by pipers pit: https://forum.greydogsoftware.com/topic/55780-wwe-2k23-playing-the-game/page/9/#comments
MATCH
NWA Women;s World Tag Team Title Tournament Final: Renee Martel & Claire Lepage vs. Sisters of Love in Rise of a Star by OSF: https://forum.greydogsoftware.com/topic/53694-rise-of-a-star/page/37/#comments
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(PREVIOUS POST: The latest edition of All-Star Wrestling was posted just before this.)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Enjoy this classic from 1986!
Match 7 of the Best-of-7 series for the held up U.S. Title - Magnum T.A. vs. Nikita Koloff
Crowd heat is boiling hot:
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AWA ALL-STAR WRESTLING SYNDICATED PROGRAM - ROCKFORD METROCENTRE - ROCKFORD, IL - JUNE 1990
Announcers: Jack Reynolds & David CrockettRing Announcer/In-ring Interviewer: Eric Bischoff(# Aired on a previous AWA program. Also highlighted in bold.)(3rd Taping)Show IntroIn-Studio: Larry Nelson welcomed viewers and ran down the program:TV MAIN EVENT - AWA vs. PORTLAND WRESTLING: Greg Gagne vs. Rip OliverComments from Don Muraco about the vicious attack he suffered at the hands of Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey after his match with Kokina at WrestleRockComments from the Masked Mystery Man after he put Trooper to sleep with an ether-soaked rag costing Trooper his match against Bob OrtonJonnie Stewart vs. Jake MillimanCandi Divine vs. Heidi Lee MorganComments from a new wrestler coming to the AWAAnd more!Nelson sent it to the ring in Rockford.Akio Sato & Ninja Go* vs. Tommy Jammer & Jerry AllenGo 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!!!CommercialsIn-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 VIDEOIn-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 citiesCandi Divine vs. Heidi Lee MorganMorgan 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 - 3:16In-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!!!CommercialsIn-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 citiesJonnie Stewart vs. Jake MillimanStewart 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 - 5:26Video 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/HIn-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!!!CommercialsPromo 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 - 7:16END PROGRAMIS THERE AN UNDECLARED INVASION/WAR IN THE AWA???!!!
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AWA WRESTLING ON ESPN - SHOWBOAT SPORTS PAVILION - LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 1990
Announcers: Joe Pedicino & Bill DundeeRing Announcer/Interviewer: Larry Nelson(# Aired on a previous AWA program.)(3rd Taping)Show IntroLarry Nelson welcomed viewers and ran down the program:TV MAIN EVENT: Badd Company (w/ Mgr. DDP) vs. The Top GunsComments from a new wrestler coming to the AWA!An interview with new World Champion Wahoo McDanielNikita Koloff makes his AWA in-ring debutComments from Don Muraco after the vicious assault by Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey at WrestleRockBob Orton laces 'em upComments from the masked mystery man who put Trooper to sleep with etherAnd 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 nelsonHaynes 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!!!CommercialsIn-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 VIDEOIn-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 TourIn-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 tellingyou 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 VIDEOPic aired of AWA World Champeen Wahoo McDaniel with the caption: NEXT... DREAM REALIZED!!!CommercialsCommercial 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/HIn-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!!!CommercialsNikita Koloff vs. Barry HorowitzHorowitz 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 VIDEOSplit-screen pic aired of Badd Co. & DDP and the Top Guns with the caption: NEXT... THE FINAL CHAPTER???!!!CommercialsPromo 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 GunsBadd 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
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JUNE 1990AWA HQ - ST. LOUIS PARK, MNJim 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, WASpokane, WAYakima, WAEllensburg, WAPortland, OREugene, ORLe 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 1990WWFLarry 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.)
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8 hours ago, Theheel said:
Well President Bockwinkel might have said Larry at the end of one of his comments....
Merry Christmas and now I will have something to watch later tonight after all the festivities.Merry Christmas to you, too. I sometimes get Nelson and Bischoff confused when writing the different shows.
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14 hours ago, Old School Fan said:
While awaiting further predictions for the final night of the NWA World Women's Tag Team Title Tournament, I'd like to wish everyone in this forum a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, first with a depiction of Renée Martel's favorite Christmas TV special ITTL in this diary... 🎄
And, of course, the song it made famous...
Best Charlie Brown special ever.
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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):
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Test...
Just setting things up for tomorrow's gift drop!
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Be sure to check out my Christmas day gift to the readers of AWA 1989!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, CHICO!!!
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AWA 1989: A Financial Savior Is (Badly) Needed
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AWA ALL-STAR WRESTLING SYNDICATED PROGRAM - ROCKFORD METROCENTRE - ROCKFORD, IL - JUNE 1990
In-Studio: Nelson intro'd more comments from the incoming star Barry Windham.
Commercials/Market-specific promos for house show cities/Generic promos for non-house show cities
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