angeldelayette Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Why NWA 1989? As I stated following the demise of my WWF 2001 InVasion diary, I am still feeling the itch to write a real world diary. The InVasion diary was simply not working for me on a number of levels where it got to the point quickly where it was becoming more work than fun. More work than fun=no more diary. I selected to return to the NWA in 1989 because I feel that this is the diary where I have more story to tell and this is the game that is fun both in-game and on here to me. I did really enjoy my last NWA 1989 diary before I got creative burnout and also had to reset my computer. I feel that this is the honest-to-goodness best chance I have of hammering out a long lasting real world diary. So, while some may complain about angeldelayette syndrome, this is my choice. Which Avatar? For the first time, really, I have selected the Grand Avatar for my user character. I did this so that he would stay within the background and I could focus on the wrestlers that truthfully existed back during this time period and it is working out very well for me. When Should We Expect Shows? Shows will, of course, be the main written thing on the diary. I am planning on running this on the timeframe I was running my WWF 2001 diary on. That means that shows should be posted every Monday, give or take. The first show itself will be posted a week from this Monday so that I have time to give to the writeup. Also, the B-Show, NWA Worldwide, will not be given a full writeup just as I did during the other diary. User Preferences? As of right now, I have turned off Owner Goals, Repetitive Booking Penalties, Advanced Bookings Cannot Be Deleted and "Dirt Sheet" match breakdown is hidden. All of the other things I have ticked into the on position. Prediction Contest? For those of you who follow my diaries, you know that I run prediction contests with prizes for the top person. This diary will be no different. The contests will run on a four month basis and include the B-Show in the contest as well. This means that the first prize will be given out at the end of the in-game year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 NWA WORLDWIDE* Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams *NOTE: NWA Worldwide predictions WILL count toward the prediction contest. However, it will not be given a full writeup as it is a B-Show. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgbuff Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 NWA WORLDWIDE* Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams *NOTE: NWA Worldwide predictions WILL count toward the prediction contest. However, it will not be given a full writeup as it is a B-Show. Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert But i really marked for Eddie in the Old Mid-south NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 ARENA REPORTS AWA ALL STAR WRESTLING RESULTS Monday, Week 1, September 1989 Curtis Hughes went to a double DQ with Kokina Maximus...C The Lumberjacks defeated D.J. Peterson and Del Wilkes...C- ANGLE: Confrontation involving Sgt. Slaughter and Larry Zbyszko...B+ Greg Gagne defeated Kevin Kelly...C ANGLE: Skit involving Harley Race, Ox Baker and Nikita Koloff...B- Badd Company defeated The Top Guns...D+ Destruction Crew defeated Wahoo McDaniel and Buck Zumhofe...B- Jimmy Snuka and Larry Zbyszko defeated Sgt. Slaughter and Nikita Koloff...B+ WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING RESULTS Friday, Week 1, September 1989 Power & Glory defeated Canadian Power House...C ANGLE: Skit involving Macho Man and The Ultimate Warrior...A* Haku defeated Bushwacker Luke...C ANGLE: Backstage segment with Rick Rude and Hulk Hogan...A* Koko B. Ware defeated Raymond Rougeau...C ANGLE: Brawl involving Jake 'The Snake' Roberts and Honky Tonk Man...B Smash defeated Jacques Rougeau...B- ANGLE: Skit involving Miss Elizabeth, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Sensational Sherri...B+ The Ultimate Warrior defeated Rick Rude...B- Macho Man defeated Jake 'The Snake' Roberts...A ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick21985 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 NWA WORLDWIDE* Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams *NOTE: NWA Worldwide predictions WILL count toward the prediction contest. However, it will not be given a full writeup as it is a B-Show. Quote: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd1 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 The DOTT game I have been playing and that we've discussed has me in a much better position to predict this time around Can't wait for things to begin, my friend! NWA WORLDWIDE Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Even if I had never heard of Dick Slater, the name Ranger Ross doesn't fill me with thoughts of victory... Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Unless between the last diary and this you became a Knight fan, he's never, ever, going to win! Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams Your a Dr. Death fan, simple. And to prove my point, you'll probably choose Sullivan! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Woooooooo! Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner Garvin seems more of a ready-made superstar at this point, where as Steiner's still working his way up the tag ranks with Rick. The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Can't see the Dudes getting a win against the likes of Samu and Fatu. Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert Jack DQs himself? Why not, no one else is going to pick Mr. Hyatt! NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog This isn't a case of 'no title changes on day one,' but more of a 'don't give JYD a title after 1985' rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurphy1014 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 NWA WORLDWIDE Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timber Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 NWA WORLDWIDE* Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjhabeeb Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 NWA WORLDWIDE* Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchardo Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 NWA WORLDWIDE* Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Yay! You fixed it so that NWA has Ranger Ross (as they did in reality!) Let the jobbing begin! Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Heels go two up for the night. Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams This would've been a decent draw at the time with the Varsity Club having just broken up - clear that Williams had the bigger long-term potential in front of camera. WCW Saturday Night Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Not even a non-title match can convince me that Flair's going under here! Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner It's that classic poor member v strong member set-up that will usher in a Freebirds/Steiners feud The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Douglas and Ace sucked, quite frankly! Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert Bang! Bang! This has the makings of a bloody battle to end all battles... but it's on syndicated TV so it won't! NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog JYD is a decent foil for the heel main eventers to pick up wins but no more. Love the idea of having arena reports to keep us up to date with what's going on in the other major feds... Although the idea of having to sit through a Haku/Bushwhacker Luke match!!! Just wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 NWA WORLDWIDE* Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams *NOTE: NWA Worldwide predictions WILL count toward the prediction contest. However, it will not be given a full writeup as it is a B-Show. Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert But i really marked for Eddie in the Old Mid-south NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog NWA WORLDWIDE* Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams *NOTE: NWA Worldwide predictions WILL count toward the prediction contest. However, it will not be given a full writeup as it is a B-Show. Quote: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog NWA WORLDWIDE Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog NWA WORLDWIDE* Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog NWA WORLDWIDE* Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog Thanks for the tips! I am glad to see a lot of my old fans here as well as some new ones. The DOTT game I have been playing and that we've discussed has me in a much better position to predict this time around Can't wait for things to begin, my friend! NWA WORLDWIDE Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Even if I had never heard of Dick Slater, the name Ranger Ross doesn't fill me with thoughts of victory... Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Unless between the last diary and this you became a Knight fan, he's never, ever, going to win! Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams Your a Dr. Death fan, simple. And to prove my point, you'll probably choose Sullivan! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Woooooooo! Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner Garvin seems more of a ready-made superstar at this point, where as Steiner's still working his way up the tag ranks with Rick. The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Can't see the Dudes getting a win against the likes of Samu and Fatu. Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert Jack DQs himself? Why not, no one else is going to pick Mr. Hyatt! NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog This isn't a case of 'no title changes on day one,' but more of a 'don't give JYD a title after 1985' rule. The D.O.T.T. game you reference has definitely been a fun read for me so far. Always glad to have you back, my friend! NWA WORLDWIDE* Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Dick Slater vs. Ranger Ross Yay! You fixed it so that NWA has Ranger Ross (as they did in reality!) Let the jobbing begin! Norman The Lunatic vs. Jason Knight Heels go two up for the night. Kevin Sullivan vs. Steve Williams This would've been a decent draw at the time with the Varsity Club having just broken up - clear that Williams had the bigger long-term potential in front of camera. WCW Saturday Night Non Title: The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair Not even a non-title match can convince me that Flair's going under here! Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner It's that classic poor member v strong member set-up that will usher in a Freebirds/Steiners feud The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes Douglas and Ace sucked, quite frankly! Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert Bang! Bang! This has the makings of a bloody battle to end all battles... but it's on syndicated TV so it won't! NWA United States Title Match: Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog JYD is a decent foil for the heel main eventers to pick up wins but no more. Love the idea of having arena reports to keep us up to date with what's going on in the other major feds... Although the idea of having to sit through a Haku/Bushwhacker Luke match!!! Just wow! I definitely had to sign Ranger Ross. He is an important staple of the NWA at this point. And I am glad you like the Arena Reports. I am going to be bringing in things like that from the old PWI era, of which I have some magazines dating back to 1993. So instead of website stuff it will be like reading the old magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 DREAM MATCH POLL That's right, ladies and gentlemen, this is your opportunity to weigh in here in September of 1989. We have our annual Dream Match poll pitting the best of NWA against the best of WWF in the Super Bowl of Professional Wrestling. Replies and comments can be placed here or in the pm box. Replies will be taken for one week: NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vs. WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs. WWF Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin) vs. WWF World Tag Team Champions The Brainbusters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) NWA: Sting vs. WWF: Andre The Giant NWA: Terry Funk vs. WWF: Randy Savage NWA: The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) vs. WWF: Demolition (Ax and Smash) NWA: The Skyscrapers (Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey) vs. WWF: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) NWA: Ricky Steamboat vs. WWF: Ted DiBiase NWA: Bob Orton vs. WWF: Roddy Piper NWA: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. WWF: The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgbuff Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vs. WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan just too much stamina.... NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs. WWF Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin) vs. WWF World Tag Team Champions The Brainbusters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard)This one is too tough....i love them both...but go 4 horsemen.... NWA: Sting vs. WWF: Andre The Giant NWA: Terry Funk vs. WWF: Randy Savage NWA: The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) vs. WWF: Demolition (Ax and Smash) original is the best...but super destoyer was always good... NWA: The Skyscrapers (Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey) vs. WWF: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) Pink and Black attack NWA: Ricky Steamboat vs. WWF: Ted DiBiase Midsouth 4 ever NWA: Bob Orton vs. WWF: Roddy Piper NWA: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. WWF: The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vs. WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan just too much stamina.... NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs. WWF Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin) vs. WWF World Tag Team Champions The Brainbusters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard)This one is too tough....i love them both...but go 4 horsemen.... NWA: Sting vs. WWF: Andre The Giant NWA: Terry Funk vs. WWF: Randy Savage NWA: The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) vs. WWF: Demolition (Ax and Smash) original is the best...but super destoyer was always good... NWA: The Skyscrapers (Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey) vs. WWF: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) Pink and Black attack NWA: Ricky Steamboat vs. WWF: Ted DiBiase Midsouth 4 ever NWA: Bob Orton vs. WWF: Roddy Piper NWA: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. WWF: The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) Thanks for the poll response. That's 6-4 WWF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick21985 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vs. WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs. WWF Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior Can this be a draw as I can't stand both men!!! If I have to pick then it's probally going to have to be Luger NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin) vs. WWF World Tag Team Champions The Brainbusters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) NWA: Sting vs. WWF: Andre The Giant NWA: Terry Funk vs. WWF: Randy Savage NWA: The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) vs. WWF: Demolition (Ax and Smash) NWA: The Skyscrapers (Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey) vs. WWF: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) NWA: Ricky Steamboat vs. WWF: Ted DiBiase I would love to have seen these 2 men go 1 on 1 on PPV and have the best match they could NWA: Bob Orton vs. WWF: Roddy Piper NWA: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. WWF: The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timber Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vs. WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs. WWF Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin) vs. WWF World Tag Team Champions The Brainbusters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) NWA: Sting vs. WWF: Andre The Giant NWA: Terry Funk vs. WWF: Randy Savage NWA: The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) vs. WWF: Demolition (Ax and Smash) NWA: The Skyscrapers (Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey) vs. WWF: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) NWA: Ricky Steamboat vs. WWF: Ted DiBiase NWA: Bob Orton vs. WWF: Roddy Piper NWA: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. WWF: The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vs. WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs. WWF Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin) vs. WWF World Tag Team Champions The Brainbusters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) NWA: Sting vs. WWF: Andre The Giant NWA: Terry Funk vs. WWF: Randy Savage NWA: The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) vs. WWF: Demolition (Ax and Smash) NWA: The Skyscrapers (Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey) vs. WWF: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) NWA: Ricky Steamboat vs. WWF: Ted DiBiase NWA: Bob Orton vs. WWF: Roddy Piper NWA: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. WWF: The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Thanks for the dream match poll responses so far everyone! And don't forget about the card predictions as well that show up on the second post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 I decided that this is going to be one of those give-or-take weeks since it is the first card of the diary. I have decided to go ahead and place a 24 hour warning for predictions for the first cards here. I am looking to have the card posted tomorrow. You still have until Monday to get your responses in for the Dream Match poll. The following have already made their predictions for the actual cards: bgbuff nick21985 jhd1 smurphy1014 Timber rjhabeeb Ritchardo Thank you for the predictions and comments and I hope that everyone enjoys the diary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd1 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Apologies if I'm being a bit thick, but what is the dream match poll? Anyway, can't wait for the show, my friend! NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vs. WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan In in-ring terms Flair would win every time but Hogan's got that extra something, brother that takes it to a whole 'nother level. Whatcha' gonna' do!? NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs. WWF Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior I was never a huge Luger fan but that may be due to my lack of WCW viewing. NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin) vs. WWF World Tag Team Champions The Brainbusters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) I have to admit to never seeing a Freebirds match. Arn, on the other hand, is great. NWA: Sting vs. WWF: Andre The Giant This is a tough one. Even though I didn't watch WCW Sting is one of those people that can never be imitated (try as Ole might). Andre was cool, but Sting just edges it. NWA: Terry Funk vs. WWF: Randy Savage Everyone knows I'm no Terry Funk fanatic... NWA: The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) vs. WWF: Demolition (Ax and Smash) Ooooooooh whaaaaaaaat aaaaa rushhhhhhhh! NWA: The Skyscrapers (Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey) vs. WWF: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) I don't think I've ever seen someone say they dislike Bret Hart and Neidhart has an awesome beard. NWA: Ricky Steamboat vs. WWF: Ted DiBiase Everyone has a price, for the Million Dollar Man, hahahaha! NWA: Bob Orton vs. WWF: Roddy Piper Despite having one of the worst Scottish accents I've ever heard, Roddy Piper could make you laugh. NWA: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. WWF: The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) Mullets galore! I guess I'm a WWF man through and through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 Apologies if I'm being a bit thick, but what is the dream match poll? Anyway, can't wait for the show, my friend! I guess I'm a WWF man through and through! In the old Apter magazines, aka Pro Wrestling Illustrated, The Wrestler, etc. they would occassionally take the top guys from the two top companies, generally WCW and WWF and say who they thought would win. So every about 4 months or so I am going to do the same and get votes from people on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd1 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 In the old Apter magazines, aka Pro Wrestling Illustrated, The Wrestler, etc. they would occassionally take the top guys from the two top companies, generally WCW and WWF and say who they thought would win. So every about 4 months or so I am going to do the same and get votes from people on it. Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to explain it, my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Casey Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 This intrigued me, so here we go. NWA 1989 was a little ahead of my time (although I did have a lot of 89/90 PPVs at one point) so I won't predict until I'm a bit more up-to-date with who was doing what and so on. A dream match poll is good, though - and a nice way of keeping us up to date with what's going on elsewhere: NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vs. WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan Because it's Hulk, and his whole shtick was not losing to people like Flair NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs. WWF Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior Because in my universe no-one ever beat the Warrior NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin) vs. WWF World Tag Team Champions The Brainbusters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) Because the 'busters were awesome NWA: Sting vs. WWF: Andre The Giant At this stage in Andre's career he was being used to put Warrior over, and the same would happen here NWA: Terry Funk vs. WWF: Randy Savage Both actually tied up in heated World title feuds right here, I believe, but Savage was the champion more recently NWA: The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) vs. WWF: Demolition (Ax and Smash) Demolition grew into the role of RW knock-offs, and A&H weren't what they had been by '89, but still... NWA: The Skyscrapers (Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey) vs. WWF: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) If only because, at this point in their careers, the Harts were the designated jabronis while the Skyscrapers were getting a push NWA: Ricky Steamboat vs. WWF: Ted DiBiase Again, Steamboat is fresh off a World title reign so would be the logical pick NWA: Bob Orton vs. WWF: Roddy Piper Plastercasts allowed? Even if they were, Piper would pull something out of the bag NWA: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. WWF: The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) It'd be a great match, but while the Steiners were on the cusp of a big push, the Rockers were actually even further away from one than the Harts, which is saying something So I make that a tie. Demands a tie-break, really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjhabeeb Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vs. WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs. WWF Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin) vs. WWF World Tag Team Champions The Brainbusters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) NWA: Sting vs. WWF: Andre The Giant NWA: Terry Funk vs. WWF: Randy Savage NWA: The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) vs. WWF: Demolition (Ax and Smash) NWA: The Skyscrapers (Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey) vs. WWF: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) NWA: Ricky Steamboat vs. WWF: Ted DiBiase NWA: Bob Orton vs. WWF: Roddy Piper NWA: The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) vs. WWF: The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/WCW.jpg WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING Saturday Week 1 September 1989 Location: Charles Koch Arena (Mid South) Attendance: 10,000 Overall Rating: B TV Rating: 2.02 NWA Worldwide In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Dick Slater defeated Ranger Ross in 6:43 by pinfall with a Leaping Piledriver...D+ In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Norman The Lunatic defeated Jason Knight in 6:34 by pinfall with a Karachi Krunch....C- In a bout that featured great action and average heat, Steve Williams defeated Kevin Sullivan in 10:23 when Kevin Sullivan was disqualified when Mike Rotundo ran in and attacked Steve Williams....C http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/greatbash.jpg [Highlights from the Great American Bash are shown, including] Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey won a two ring battle royalThe Steiner Brothers defeated The Varsity ClubSting fought The Great Muta to a Double Pin drawLex Luger defeated Ricky Steamboat by Disqualification to retain the NWA United States Heavyweight titleThe Road Warriors, The Midnight Express and Steve Williams defeated The Fabulous Freebirds and The Samoan Swat Team in a War Games matchRic Flair defeated Terry Funk to retain the NWA World title http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/gordonsolie.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/garyhart.jpg [The show opens near the broadcast booth as fans go wild here for NWA's World Championship Wrestling! The camera zooms in on two men: Gordon Solie and Gary Hart.] Gordon Solie "Hello everyone, Gordon Solie here and welcome to World Championship Wrestling. I'm here with the manager of the J-Tex Corporation Gary Hart. Gary, you asked for some time to talk about your client Terry Funk." Gary Hart "That's right, Gordon Solie. As everyone saw at the Great American Bash, Ric Flair CHEATED in order to retain the NWA World title. Not only did he cheat but he injured my man Terry Funk. Therefore in less than a week at Fall Brawl, Terry Funk will be unable to compete in the tag team main event. I have spoken with the NWA Board of Directors and they have seen fit for me to name Terry's replacement. That man is none other than Dirty Dick Slater. Dick has a history with Ric Flair and he is looking to take it to the man who cheated him out of a bounty several years ago. Of course all of this is dependent on Ric Flair even making it to Fall Brawl." [Gary releases a laugh and moves to walk off.] Gordon Solie "Some auspicious words by Gary Hart. Now, let's head up to ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta and the opening bout here on World Championship Wrestling." [The focus turns up to the ring.] http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg Match #1 http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/kendonagasaki.jpg w/ http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/garyhart.jpg vs. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/ricflairc.jpg Non Title The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair [Our opening match is a contest featuring the man who many believe to be the greatest in the world. If you don't believe it, just ask Ric Flair and he'll tell you. The Dragonmaster is a good martial artist and in the early moments of the match he kept Flair back with those martial arts kicks. One kick came too many though as Flair caught it and drove an elbow right into the knee. Flair spent the next few minutes working on the knee of The Dragonmaster, making Gary Hart more and more irate at ringside. Flair lit up the chest of The Dragonmaster with those hard knife-edge chops and then took him down with a kneebreaker. Flair hooked the legs -- Figure 4 Leglock! The Dragonmaster fought and fought against the Figure 4 but Flair is the master of that hold and The Dragonmaster had no choice but to submit!] Winner: Ric Flair (Via Submission @ 7:25) Match Rating: B- http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/dickslater.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/greatmuta.jpg [As Flair released the hold, he was attacked from behind by Dick Slater and The Great Muta. Slater set Flair in the corner and Muta nailed him with a handspring elbow! Slater pulled Flair in, setting him up for a Piledriver.] http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/sting4.jpg [it's Sting! Sting hits the ring, throwing punches on Muta and Slater! Sting with a discus punch on Slater! Slater falls outside the ring. The Dragonmaster comes after Sting and Sting catches him with a spinning spinebuster! Sting hooks the legs -- Scorpion Deathlock! Sting hooks his finisher on The Dragonmaster and points toward The Great Muta! Could he be next in this hold?] http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/jimross2.jpg [The attention returns to the broadcast booth area where Jim Ross is standing with the NWA World Television title belt sitting on the broadcast table.] Jim Ross "Ladies and gentlemen, as many of you witnessed on pay-per-view, there was a controversial double pin in the match between Sting and The Great Muta at the Great American Bash. With that in mind, the Board of Directors of the NWA has informed me that the NWA World Television title has been held up pending further review. We will have more on this situation as it develops. But for now let's head backstage and to my colleague Bob Caudle who is standing by with the Steiner Brothers and their manager Missy Hyatt." [Jim looks to the camera and nods and we head backstage.] http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/bobcaudle.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/RickSteiner3.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/ScottSteiner22.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/missyhyatt.jpg [And we do head backstage where Rick Steiner is jogging around, releasing barks. Scott is standing beside Bob Caudle with Missy slightly off to the side twirling a piece of hair.] Bob Caudle "Thank you, Jim. I am here with the Steiner Brothers and their manager Missy Hyatt. Scott, tonight you have a one on one contest with one half of the NWA World Tag Team Champions: Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin. Your thoughts as we head toward that match." Scott Steiner "First of all, Bob, thanks for having me. Tonight, when I get done with Jimmy Garvin they're not gonna be calling him Gorgeous any more. We are two of the top wrestling stars from the University of Michigan and we're going to prove it starting tonight." Bob Caudle "Alright, thank you, Scott. Let's head to the ring." [And we do just that.] http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg Match #2 http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/jimmygarvin.jpg vs. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/ScottSteiner22.jpg Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin vs. Scott Steiner [A pretty decent match that showcased both men in this contest. Of course Garvin is one half of the NWA World Tag Team Champions along with Michael Hayes as The Fabulous Freebirds, while Scott Steiner is teaming with his brother Rick. Garvin tried to outwrestle Steiner early on but Steiner quickly proved his technical skill. Steiner took down Garvin with a tilt-a-whirl suplex for a two count. Garvin came back and hit Steiner with a hard vertical suplex and went for a DDT. Steiner grabbed the ropes and kept himself from falling! Steiner picked up Garvin and sent him to the ropes -- Frankensteiner! What a move from Scott Steiner! Scott makes the cover: 1 -- 2 -- 3! A big upset for Scott Steiner!] Winner: Scott Steiner (Via Pinfall @ 6:43) Match Rating: C http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/hawk3.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/animal3.jpg [As Scott Steiner celebrates, we head backstage for these prerecorded comments from the two men known as The Road Warriors, who are suspiciously without their manager Paul Ellering.] Animal "Take a good look right here everyone at two of the baddest men walking this stinking, rotting planet! That's right, Hawk and I are willing to take on any comers in a fair fight and sometimes we just might fight dirty. But fighting dirty is exactly what the Samoan Swat Team did at the Great American Bash when they kept my brother Hawk here inside the steel cage and it was a five on one assault. We are going to correct that at Fall Brawl, though. Tell 'em about it, Hawk." Hawk "WWWEEELLLLLL! SST, you made the biggest mistake that you could have made: you let me live. You didn't kill me inside that cage and that is what is going to come back to haunt you. But you won't have to wait until Halloween Havoc for a haunting. At Fall Brawl...OHHHHHHHH What a rush!" [Road Warriors both flex for the camera and we head back to the ring.] http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg Match #3 http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/fatu7.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/samu5.jpg w/ http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/paule.jpg vs. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/johnnyace.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/ShaneDouglas3.jpg The Samoan Swat Team vs. Dynamic Dudes [Paul E. Dangerously leads his Samoan Swat Team down to the ring for this contest against the athletic and fast pace of the two surfers in the Dynamic Dudes. Both Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas tried to use their speed early on during the match but it was negated by the sheer power of Samu and Fatu. Samu took Ace outside the ring and hit him with a vertical suplex outside on the pads. Inside the ring, Fatu took Douglas down with a headbutt. Samu entered the ring and the two men looked toward Douglas -- Double Savate Kick! Fatu made the cover: 1 -- 2 -- 3!] Winners: The Samoan Swat Team (Via Pinfall @ 6:19) Match Rating: C- http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/hawk3.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/animal3.jpg [As soon as the bell sounded, the Road Warriors hit the ring! Hawk went after Fatu and Animal went after Samu! These two tough teams are brawling in the ring and up the aisle, folks! It's a pier four brawl right here in the Charles Koch Arena! Officials have come out doing their best to seperate these two teams but there won't be any seperating them at Fall Brawl in less than a week.] http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/gordonsolie.jpghttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/mikerotundo.jpg [We head backstage once again for some more prerecorded comments. This time, Gordon Solie is standing by with one of the members of the Varsity Club: Mike Rotundo.] Gordon Solie "Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Gordon Solie backstage here with Mike Rotundo. Mike, you will be meeting a former member of your Varsity Club: Steve Williams at Fall Brawl. Do you have any comments as we are little more than a week away from that encounter?" Mike Rotundo "I would think that someone with your high esteem amongst everyone back here would be smarter than that, Gordon. I am not going to be meeting Steve Williams. I am going to be destroying him. You see, he is an Oklahoma graduate. Everyone knows that the University of Oklahoma only produces losers. Unlike the great wrestling school of University of Syracuse. You see, Gordon, at Fall Brawl, I am going to prove that Orange always wins out." [Mike smiles and gives a confident laugh and we are taken back up to the ring.] http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg Match #4 http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/cactusjack3.jpg vs. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/eddiegilbert-1.jpg w/ http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/missyhyatt.jpg Cactus Jack vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert [Missy Hyatt comes out for the second time this evening, this time accompanying Eddie Gilbert, who gets a decent crowd response. Eddie is taking on the vile and hated Cactus Jack. Eddie keeps Cactus inside the ring for the first few minutes, bringing him down with some pure wrestling takedowns. He gets an early one count and Jim Ross points out that Eddie has been working with Sting and Ric Flair in recent weeks. Eddie takes down Cactus with a body slam and then a leaping stomp. Cactus pushes things outside the ring and rams Eddie's head into the guardrail to boos from the crowd. Cactus climbs up on the apron and leaps -- flying double axehandle! The crowd boos and Missy tries to step over and check on Eddie but Cactus begins chasing her! Missy takes off running, sliding in the ring and then back out. Cactus is taken down with a clothesline by Eddie Gilbert in the middle of the ring. Eddie makes the cover: 1 -- 2 -- Kickout!] [...Gilbert pulls Jack up and sends him into the corner. Gilbert climbs up and begins raining down punches on Jack's head! The crowd counts along and it reaches ten before Gilbert drops down and hip tosses Jack out of the corner. Jack gets up quickly and runs to clothesline Gilbert -- ducked! Gilbert takes out the knee of Cactus Jack! Gilbert pulls Jack to the center of the ring -- Figure 4 Leglock -- No! Cactus with a roll up: 1 -- 2 -- Kickout! Cactus gets to his feet first and pulls Gilbert up. He sends 'Hotstuff' toward the corner -- reversed! Cactus hits chest-first into the corner. Gilbert rolls him up: 1 -- 2 -- 3!] Winner: 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert (Via Pinfall @ 10:59) Match Rating: C+ http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg Match #5 http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/luger.jpg vs. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/JunkYardDog.jpg NWA United States Title Match Lex Luger defends vs. Junkyard Dog [it's main event time here on World Championship Wrestling and what a main event we have in store for you. It's an NWA United States title defense as Lex Luger defends the belt against the fan favorite Junkyard Dog. The two men met in the center of the ring to start the match and JYD absorbed a punch from Luger! JYD grabbed Luger -- Headbutt! Luger fell to the mat and then rolled to the outside. The stalling tactics were used early and often by Luger, much to the dismay of the fans here at ringside and watching at home. After about five minutes, Luger gained control inside the ring with a rake of the eyes and brought JYD back into the corner. He threw right hands, punching JYD in the corner. A kneelift to the solar plexus and then a picture perfect vertical suplex from the United States Champion. Luger posed to boos from the crowd who really don't seem to like the Champ. Luger dropped down into a cover: 1 -- Kickout!] [Luger picked up JYD and tossed him in the corner again. He threw punches and then whipped him across -- reversed! Luger hit the corner and came running out -- back body drop by the Dog! Luger crawled into the corner and began calling for a timeout! There are no timeouts inside the squared circle, Lex! JYD came over quickly and grabbed the arms of Luger -- rapid fire headbutts! JYD grabbed a staggering Lex Luger -- body slam! The crowd really gets into it as they thought that JYD was going to go for the Thump Powerslam. JYD picked up Luger again and raised him up on his shoulder! He is going for the Thump! Luger grabs the top rope! JYD tries to pull Luger away from the top rope. Luger's body swings around and hits referee Nick Patrick! Nick Patrick falls to the mat and JYD releases Lex Luger to go check on the referee.] [As JYD checks on referee Nick Patrick, Lex Luger slides out of the ring and moves around grabbing up a chair from ringside! Luger slides inside the ring and waits for JYD to get up. JYD slowly rises and turns -- KEE-RACK! Luger floors JYD with the chair! Luger slides the chair out of the ring and pulls JYD up. He props him up some and then bounces off the ropes -- Running Forearm! Luger makes a quick cover as the referee looks over: 1 -- 2 -- 3!] Winner: Lex Luger (Via Pinfall @ 20:14) Match Rating: B [The fans boo the ending as Luger cheated to win here. However, the boos only get louder when Luger gets up and puts the boots to JYD! He lifts JYD onto his shoulders -- Human Torture Rack! What a feat of strength by Lex Luger! But the match is over, as is evident by the sound of the bell. But who is that coming down to ringside?] http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/rickysteamboat2.jpg [it's Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat! The Dragon hits the ring and Luger drops JYD, exiting stage right! Steamboat stares down Luger from inside the ring as Luger grabs the United States title belt and holds it up to boos from the crowd! Luger and Steamboat WILL meet again. But that's all we have for you tonight. We'll see you Wednesday night for Fall Brawl!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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