NWA 1989: Tradition Revisited

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NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Dick Murdoch vs. Z-Man

Scott Hall vs. Ranger Ross

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Bam Bam Bigelow 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.

 

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

Saturday Week 2 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Al Perez vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Mike Rotundo vs. Flyin' Brian

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Scott Hall vs. Mystery ContestantTerry Funk vs. Junkyard Dog

NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ric Flair defends vs. 'Cowboy' Bob Orton

 

very interresting matches for the first round...

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That Stinger-Flair promo at Fall Brawl was...wooooooo!....the moment of the night, right there. In fact, I could read that promo...All. Night. Long. Woooo!

 

Ahem. Great show, my friend and a few great surprises thrown in for good measure. Incidentally, who is this Canadian Power House and what right do they have to be rubbing shoulders with the mighty Power & Glory?

 

NWA WORLDWIDE

Saturday Week 2 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Dick Murdoch vs. Z-Man

Scott Hall vs. Ranger Ross

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Steve Williams

 

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

Saturday Week 2 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Al Perez vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert

Al Perez!? Buy to the next round for Hotstuff...

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Mike Rotundo vs. Flyin' Brian

Rotundo won against Williams, Flyin' Brian lost to a fat man called Norman.

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Scott Hall vs. Mystery Contestant

I like a good mystery...

Terry Funk vs. Junkyard Dog

As much as I'm not a huge Funk fan, JYD just isn't going to be a real contender anywhere high up the card. This isn't Houston you know! Unless the show is taped in Houston, in which case...

NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ric Flair defends vs. 'Cowboy' Bob Orton

Wooooooooooooo!

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="bgbuff" data-cite="bgbuff" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>very interresting matches for the first round...</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><em>Thanks for the tips! I can definitely agree that some of the matches were very interesting choices. However, for the TV title I was looking moreso at wrestlers who are around the midcard, rather than anyone higher up.</em></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="jhd1" data-cite="jhd1" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>That Stinger-Flair promo at Fall Brawl was...<em>wooooooo!....the moment of the night, right there. In fact, I could read that promo...All. Night. Long. Woooo!</em><p> </p><p> Ahem. Great show, my friend and a few great surprises thrown in for good measure. Incidentally, who is this Canadian Power House and what right do they have to be rubbing shoulders with the mighty Power & Glory?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong><em>Thanks for the tips! Glad you enjoyed the promo! Sting isn't my best person in the world to write interviews for but I think my two favorite to write for are definitely Ric Flair and Taz. But this is awhile before Taz gets his big break.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em> Also glad you enjoyed the show. With it being a pay-per-view and being this early on I figured I'd toss in a few surprises and a few things to let everyone know the direction that this diary is taking. </em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em> Canadian Power House is the team of Earthquake and Dino Bravo. Earthquake and Dino have both turned face.</em></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p>

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="angeldelayette" data-cite="angeldelayette" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Canadian Power House is the team of Earthquake and Dino Bravo. Earthquake and Dino have both turned face.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Presumably this is an AI created team? I couldn't find anything during my quick google search. I'll accept Earthquake beating the mighty Paul Roma but Dino Bravo!? No! In fact, I'm now tempted to run a WOTI game and create the unstoppable stable of Earthquake, Hercules and Paul Roma... <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> You did a great job, and you definitely have the feel for Flair down to a tee. I'd say your Sting was spot on too <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/WCW.jpg</span><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><em>Saturday Week 2 September 1989</em></strong></p><p><strong><em> Location: Asheville Civic Center (Mid Atlantic)</em></strong></p><p><strong><em> Attendance: 10,000</em></strong></p><p><strong><em> Overall Rating: B+</em></strong></p><p><strong><em> TV Rating: 2.03</em></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div><strong><em>NWA Worldwide</em></strong></div></div><div><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1. In a bout that featured great action and average heat, Z-Man defeated Dick Murdoch in 7:04 by pinfall...C</em></p></div><p><em> </em></p><p><em> In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Scott Hall defeated Ranger Ross in 7:29 by pinfall with an Outsider's Edge...C</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1. In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Steve Williams in 10:02 by pinfall with a Top Rope Headbutt. During the match we also saw Mike Rotundo run in and attack Williams, and Kevin Sullivan also attack Williams...C</em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/fallbrawl.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <em>[Highlights from Fall Brawl are shown, including:]</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>The Road Warriors and Skyscrapers beat The Samoan Swat Team and The Dynamic Dudes and brawled with each other.<br /></li><li>The Fabulous Freebirds successfully defended the NWA World Tag Team titles against The Steiner Brothers.<br /></li><li>Ricky Steamboat won the NWA United States title by pinning Lex Luger in the center of the ring.<br /></li><li>Ric Flair and Sting defeated Dick Slater and The Great Muta when Terry Funk interfered.<br /></li><li>Ole Anderson came out to save Ric Flair but Flair made sure that Sting was saved as well.</li></ul><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/ricflairc.jpg</span><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/sting4.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <em>[A pre-recorded videotape begins things here for World Championship Wrestling. The tape shows the entrance of Ric Flair and Sting into the building. They nearly get inside when someone comes running up to them.]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/oleanderson.jpg</span></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [it's Ole Anderson! Ric and Sting look to Ole for a moment.]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Ole Anderson</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "We need to talk."</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>[Ric nods and motions for Ole to join them and the three of them enter the arena.]</em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match #1</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/alperez.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/eddiegilbert-1.jpg</span> w/ <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/missyhyatt.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> <strong>NWA World Television Title Tournament</strong></p><p><strong> Round 1</strong></p><p><strong> 'The Latin Heartthrob' Al Perez vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>[The opening contest here on World Championship Wrestling featured an NWA World Television Title Tournament match between one man who calls himself the Latin Heartthrob and another man who calls himself Hotstuff. The crowd didn't really get into this back and forth encounter very much. In fact, signs were held for other wrestlers including 'LOD will demolish the Skyscrapers!' Gilbert focused his attention on the knee of Perez and then nailed him with a Hot Shot! He grabbed the legs -- Figure 4 Leglock! Perez struggled in the center of the ring but he couldn't last and he gave up, giving Gilbert the win and advancing in the tournament!]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert (Via Submission @ 7:24)</strong></p><p><strong> Match Rating: D</strong></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/bobcaudle.jpg</span><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/brianpillman.jpg</span><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/tomzenk.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <em>[We head to some pre-recorded comments in the back where Bob Caudle is standing by.]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Bob Caudle</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I'm back here with a couple of men who will both be competing in the NWA World Television title tournament: Flyin' Brian and Z-Man. Gentlemen, you are also both partners tag teaming within the ring. Do you think this will have any effect on you inside the ring?"</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#000080;">Flyin' Brian</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#000080;"> "This man standing beside me is my best friend. I know that he will be the first to congratulate me when I walk away with the title."</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#00008B;">Z-Man</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#00008B;"> "Whoa, wait a second, Brian. You haven't even won your match yet. I already beat Dick Murdoch on Worldwide to advance to the second round."</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#000080;">Flyin' Brian</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#000080;"> "Yeah, Z-Man, but you know that I'm the best guy to go for this belt, right?"</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#00008B;">Z-Man</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#00008B;"> "No, I don't know that, Brian."</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>[The two begin arguing and walking away with Bob Caudle swallowing.]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Bob Caudle</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "It looks like I have my answer. Now, let's head to some comments from The Steiner Brothers."</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>[bob shrugs and we cut away.]</em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/ScottSteiner22.jpg</span><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/RickSteiner3.jpg</span><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/missyhyatt.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <em>[Another pre-recorded video begins in a backstage area. This time Missy Hyatt is standing between the two members of the Steiner Brothers.]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Scott Steiner</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "Robin Green! You made the mistake of turning your back on my brother and turning your back on the Steiner Brothers. You call your team Doom? I call it the Doom of your career here in the NWA. Butch Reed, Ron Simmons, you made one of the biggest mistakes in your career."</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#000080;">Rick Steiner</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#000080;"> "WOOF! WOOF! WOOF! Robin, I liked you. I really really liked you. But you turned on me and now this dog faced gremlin is going to have his day. At Halloween Havoc, we want Doom in the middle of the ring. The Steiner Brothers are going to prove that we are the best tag team here in the NWA. And if you decide to get involved we have someone here to stop you."</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>[The camera zoomed in on Missy Hyatt who is obviously who Rick Steiner was talking about. We head to the ring.]</em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match #2</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/mikerotundo.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/brianpillman.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> <strong>NWA World Television Title Tournament</strong></p><p><strong> Round 1</strong></p><p><strong> 'Iron' Mike Rotundo vs. Flyin' Brian</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>[A definite match that had the crowd getting hot as we have a great technical wrestler against a great high flyer. Flyin' Brian got an early two count, using the middle rope as a springboard for a cross body press. Rotundo avoided a similar move off the top turnbuckle to take control. He focused on the back and on the legs of Flyin' Brian in this match, keeping the high flyer grounded. Flyin' Brian made a comeback when Rotundo had him in a chinlock and he reversed it with a jawbreaker. Brian got to his feet and hit Rotundo with several forearm shots and then sent him to the ropes -- dropkick! Brian grabs his knee when he hits the ground in definite pain. Rotundo quickly rolls him up, hooking the tights: 1 -- 2 -- 3!]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Mike Rotundo (Via Pinfall @ 7:30)</strong></p><p><strong> Match Rating: B-</strong></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/gordonsolie.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <em>[The focus turns to the announcer's desk where veteran announcer Gordon Solie is standing by.]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Gordon Solie</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "Good evening everyone. I have been told that tonight I will have the rare honor of introducing the mystery man in the World Television title tournament and conducting his first interview here in the NWA. So without further adue let's bring that gentleman out."</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>[There is a definite buzz on who this mystery man is going to be. Everyone pays attention to the curtain and the curtain parts to reveal:]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/barrywindham2.jpg</span></p><p><em> [bARRY WINDHAM!]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [The crowd cheers the return of a former Four Horsemen member. Barry walks over and shakes hands with Gordon Solie.]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Gordon Solie</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "Barry Windham! What a surprise! Welcome back to the NWA!"</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#000080;">Barry Windham</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#000080;"> "Thank you, Gordon. It's good to be back here in the only promotion that matters: the National Wrestling Alliance. I am glad to hear that some of the fans haven't forgotten about me in my time away. Tonight, I am going to be stepping inside the ring with 'Magnum' Scott Hall. Scott, you're a great wrestler in your own right but I am looking to make an impact on my return here to the NWA. In order to do that, I am looking to win this NWA World Television title tournament. I'll see you in the ring."</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>[barry shook hands with Gordon again and we headed off to a taped interview.]</em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/garyhart.jpg</span><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/terryfunk2.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <em>[The taped interview that is shown has Gary Hart and Terry Funk sitting within a hospital waiting room. Gary Hart smiles as he looks up toward the camera.]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Gary Hart</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "Ric Flair, I know that you were surprised to see Terry Funk at Fall Brawl but he had only been given medical clearance to come out at that time. So he came out to give moral support to his replacement Dick Slater. You forced him to get involved, Ric. You forced it on yourself and you only have yourself to blame for the match that has been signed at Halloween Havoc. It is going to be you defending the NWA World Heavyweight title against Terry Funk in an I Quit match. Do you really think that you can get this man to say I Quit? I know you can't. He knows you can't. You know you can't. Enjoy the belt for the month that you have it, Ric. When all is said and done at Halloween Havoc, the belt is coming back to the Double Cross Ranch."</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>[Terry gets his name called by one of the nurses and he raises to his feet, limping toward the door as we head elsewhere]</em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/luger.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <em>[We head off to a gym in downtown Atlanta. People are milling about and working on the machines. A crowd is gathered around one person in particular. That person is laying back and pressing up a rather large amount of weight. He finally sets the weight down and raises up showing that it is the Total Package Lex Luger! The former NWA United States Champion looks to the camera.]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Lex Luger</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "Ricky Steamboat, do you realize how lucky you are? At Fall Brawl, you walked away with a title that is still clearly mine and still deserves to be put around my waist. Next week right here on World Championship Wrestling I want to cash in my rematch clause as the former champion. I deserve that title shot and I deserve my title back. I am the total package and I am going to prove it next week."</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>[Lex returns to the bench press as we head to the ring.]</em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match #3</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/scotthall4.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/barrywindham2.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> <strong>NWA World Television Title Tournament</strong></p><p><strong> Round 1</strong></p><p><strong> 'Magnum' Scott Hall vs. Barry Windham</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>[With the crowd buzzing about next week's match between Ricky Steamboat and Lex Luger, this match got a little bit more attention. Hall showed that he is definitely not a one trick pony, getting a two count following a belly to back suplex. The attention was mostly, however, on the returning Barry Windham. Windham showed absolutely no ring rust within this match, getting right back to where he was when he left the NWA earlier this year. Windham caught Hall with a Running Bulldog and made the cover: 1 -- 2 -- 3! Barry Windham advances!]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Barry Windham (Via Pinfall @ 7:07)</strong></p><p><strong> Match Rating: B-</strong></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/ricflairc.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <em>[As Barry Windham exited the ring and headed toward the back, 'Thus Spake Zarathustra' began to play. The curtains parted to reveal the NWA World Heavyweight Champion! Ric Flair came face-to-face with Barry Windham and extended a hand. The two shook hands and Windham headed to the back while Ric Flair walked over to the commentator's booth, being given a microphone.]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Ric Flair</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "Asheville, North Carolina is rocking here tonight gentlemen and it's because of one man and one man only: 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair. Whooooo! Whenever I go walking down the streets here all the ladies point at me and go there goes the man! Now, tonight, I am turning my focus on defending the NWA World Heavyweight Wrestling title against the man known as The Cowboy Bob Orton. Bob, you and I have gone back and forth up and down in every arena that the NWA runs. This match is going to be just like each and every one of those matches that you and I have been in: Ric Flair getting his hand raised. Whoooooo!"</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>[Ric pauses and gives a strut that the fans enjoy.]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Ric Flair</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "Now, Terry Funk, you want to face Ric Flair in an I Quit match? Halloween Havoc? Let's compare Ric Flair to Terry Funk. Let's compare living in the most expensive mansion in Charlotte to living in a dumpy ranch in Texas. Let's compare long, stretch limousines to riding around on a tractor. Let's compare the beautiful ladies to hanging around with Gary Hart. I don't think there's any contest, is there? At Halloween Havoc, I accept your challenge, Terry Funk. And if you don't submit on that night then I'm going to break your legs. Whooooooo!"</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>[Ric smiles and heads to the back.]</em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/theadorerlong.jpg</span><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/danspivey2.jpg</span><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/sidvicious3.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <em>[We headed to a pre-recorded interview in a backstage area with Theodore R. Long and The Skyscrapers standing by.]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Theodore R. Long</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "I want you to take a good look at these two men standing on either side of me. We've got the real deal Dangerous Dan Spivey and the man that everyone thinks is Psycho Sid Vicious. Now everyone saw what happened back in Atlanta. These two men took out the two men that are supposed to be the toughest men on the planet: The Road Warriors. Hawk, Animal we're gonna do it to you again at Halloween Havoc next month. Yes, you're going to have to wait that long to get into the ring with my Skyscrapers because I say so and what I say goes around here. Steiner Brothers, Fabulous Freebirds, Midnight Express, you should all be worried because the Skyscrapers are here to stay in the NWA. Road Warriors, you're just the first big main course meal for my team but you're not going to be the last. Like it or not, Halloween Havoc, next month, is going to be your swan song."</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>[The two members of the Skyscrapers simply look menacing within the background. Let's head to the ring for our semi main event!]</em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match #4</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/terryfunk2.jpg</span> w/ <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/garyhart.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/JunkYardDog.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> <strong>Terry Funk vs. Junkyard Dog</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>[The crowd got excited as Gary Hart came walking out from the back with the number one contender Terry Funk. Boos rained in for Funk but Funk seemed to ignore the crowd. A 'JYD' chant broke out when the Junkyard Dog came out to the ring. JYD caught Funk with some right hands early on and then a headbutt sent Funk to the mat! Another headbutt and Funk exited the ring early on. The poor thing about this match is that there was no real chemistry between Funk and JYD. The crowd could tell that these two do worse facing each other than they normally do with everyone else. JYD got down on all fours and barked at Terry Funk! The crowd barked right along with the Junkyard Dog! Funk grabbed the legs of JYD when JYD stood back up and yanked the Dog outside the ring! He rammed the Junkyard Dog's head against the steel guardrail! He hooked JYD -- Swinging Neckbreaker outside the ring! Funk pulls JYD up and tosses him back inside the ring. Funk follows him in and makes the cover: 1 -- 2 -- Kickout!]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [Funk grabs the arm of JYD -- Short-Arm Scissors! JYD cries out in pain but Funk has the submission hold locked in tight! JYD pulls himself to the ropes and holds on. Referee Nick Patrick forces the break. Funk gets to his feet and pulls JYD up. He sends JYD to the ropes -- Sleeperhold! JYD's arms flail! The crowd tries to get behind JYD as the Junkyard Dog starts to slump. JYD falls to his knees as Funk leans into the Sleeperhold. The crowd starts clapping and stomping their feet! A 'JYD' chant goes through the audience! JYD starts getting energized by the crowd! He pushes up toward his feet -- Jawbreaker! Funk staggers around and JYD headbutts him in the gut! JYD gets to his feet and picks up Funk onto his shoulder! Funk drops behind JYD and rolls him up. He puts his feet on the ropes: 1 -- 2 -- 3!]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Terry Funk (Via Pinfall @ 11:03)</strong></p><p><strong> Match Rating: B</strong></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/NWA-1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match #5</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/ricflairc.jpg</span> vs. <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/boborton.jpg</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> <strong>NWA World Heavyweight Title Match</strong></p><p><strong> 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair defends vs. 'Cowboy' Bob Orton</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>['Thus Spake Zarathustra' begins to play and the crowd goes absolutely nuts! Ric Flair steps out and stands at the top of the ramp, absorbing in the wild cheers and the 'Whooooo's' that go through the crowd -- WAIT!! Somebody just stepped through the curtain behind him:</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> IT'S 'COWBOY' BOB ORTON, JR.! The crowd releases boos and Flair looks confused. Orton sneaks up on Flair with that bullrope in his hands -- he wraps it around Flair's neck! Flair flails his arms! His eyes go wide as Orton chokes him with the bullrope! Orton slams Flair to the ground using the bullrope and puts the boots to him! The match hasn't even started and Orton has the advantage! Orton pulls Flair up and escorts him down the ramp and into the ring. Orton follows him inside as the bell rings and he puts the boots to The Nature Boy! Orton rips off the robe and then the title belt. He raises the belt to boos from the crowd before tossing it down and hitting a knee drop on Flair, mocking one of the Nature Boy's signature moves! Orton makes the cover:]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [...1...</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> ...2...</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Kickout!]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [The crowd goes wild at the kickout by the Nature Boy! Orton picks up Flair and brings him back in the corner, throwing a few punches for good measure. Orton lifts Flair up onto the top turnbuckle. Could he be going for the Superplex? Orton climbs up but Flair comes alive! The Nature Boy starts throwing punch after punch! About half a dozen and Orton falls onto his back in the ring. Flair drops down and picks up Orton -- irish whip into the turnbuckle! Flair comes over -- Whooooo! -- Chop! Chop! Chop! The crowd gives a 'Whoooo' for each chop until he hits ten in a row! Flair pulls Orton out of the corner and single leg trips him. Flair drops an elbow directly onto the leg and begins wrenching it. This is a submission hold but it is definitely way too early to be expecting a submission. Flair pulls up to his feet and lays in three vicious stomps to the knee of Orton. He picks the Cowboy up and Orton rakes his eyes! Flair staggers for a moment right into three straight rights by Orton and a left brings Flair down to the mat. Orton plays to the crowd for a moment but limps as he moves toward Flair. He picks up the Nature Boy -- Snap Suplex! Both men lie on the mat for several moments before Orton crawls over and makes the cover:]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [...1...</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> ...2...</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Foot On The Ropes!]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [The match continues! The next several minutes are spent with Orton at the advantage, keeping Flair away from his knee as much as he possibly can. This is definitely a sound strategy for Orton right now. Orton focuses in on the back of Flair, which we all know is a weak spot for the Nature Boy since the plane accident those so many years ago. Orton picks up Flair and sets him up in Piledriver position -- blocked by Flair! Blocked twice! Flair elevates Orton up and over in a back body drop! Both men go down to the mat. Flair gets up first and pulls Orton to his feet -- irish whip -- reversed! Flair flips over the turnbuckle and lands on his feet on the apron! He runs along the apron and climbs the opposite corner but Orton catches him -- body slam off the turnbuckle by Bob Orton, Jr.! Flair holds his back in pain! Orton picks up Flair and sends him to the ropes -- clothesline -- ducked! Flair stopped in mid-run and turned -- kick to the back of the knee by Flair! The Nature Boy drops down and clips Orton in the back of the knee, sending Orton to the mat. Flair gets up and struts, releasing a 'Whoooooo' that is echoed back by the crowd! Flair picks up Orton and body slams him in the center of the ring, grabbing his back afterward for a moment. Then he bounces off the ropes -- running kneedrop! Flair pushes Orton onto the mat and makes the cover, hooking the leg:]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [...1...</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> ...2...</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Kickout!]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [Orton kicked out of the kneedrop! Flair gets to his feet and throws a few stomps to the chest of the Cowboy. Flair grabs the legs, raising them up -- Figure 4 Leglock! The crowd goes wild with cheers and 'Whoooooo's' as Flair has the Figure 4 Leglock on in the center of the ring!]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [Orton shakes his head as referee Tommy Young asks him if he wants to give up.]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [Orton struggles to turn the Figure 4 over.]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [Orton fights and struggles as Flair tightens in the hold.]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> [Orton gives up!]</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Ric Flair (Via Submission @ 18:21)</strong></p><p><strong> Match Rating: A</strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/terryfunk2.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>[The crowd boos as Terry Funk hits the ring when the bell sounds! Funk throws stomps on Flair, breaking the Figure 4! Funk grabs the leg of Flair -- Funk Spinning Toehold! Flair cries out in pain! Funk tightens in the hold! The crowd boos. Funk releases the hold and lays in a few stomps to the chest of Flair before walking over and picking up the NWA World Heavyweight title belt. Funk holds the belt, looking down at it for several moments before dropping it down on Flair. Funk raises his arms and the crowd boos and we're out of time! We'll see you next week!]</em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote></div><p></p>

[angeldelayette]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;">We did have a couple of people to get 8/8 this time around. Congratulations to Zergon and jhd1!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> </span><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"><strong>Leader</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> </span><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"><strong>1. jhd1=20 Wins</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> 2. nick21985=17 Wins</span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> 3. Ritchardo=13 Wins</span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> bgbuff=13 Wins</span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> 5. smurphy1014=11 Wins</span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> 6. Zergon=8 Wins</span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> 7. Timber=7 Wins</span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> Beejus=7 Wins</span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> 9. rjhabeeb=6 Wins</span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> JudgeJuryExecutioner=6 Wins</span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> Thanks again to everyone who's predicted so far! The predictions and comments really do help make this diary fun and worthwhile!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:ARIAL;"> And a special thank you to all of the real world picture cutters and designers. They really do help each and every diary look that much more authentic!</span></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> ...</p>

[angeldelayette]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">NWA WORLDWIDE*</span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> Saturday Week 3 September 1989</span></em></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em>NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Cactus Jack vs. Shane Douglas</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: The Dragonmaster vs. Ole Anderson</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Scott Hall vs. Steve Williams</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> *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.</em></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING</span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> Saturday Week 3 September 1989</span></em></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em>NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Norman The Lunatic vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> The Samoan Swat Team vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Barry Windham</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> NWA United States Title Match: Ricky Steamboat defends vs. Lex Luger</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting</em></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> ...</p>

[Zergon]

<p>NWA WORLDWIDE*</p><p>

Saturday Week 3 September 1989</p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <strong>Cactus Jack</strong> vs. Shane Douglas</p><p>

<em>Jack goes forward here</em></p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: The Dragonmaster vs. <strong>Ole Anderson</strong></p><p>

<em>Dragonmaster was barely seen in your last diary so I doubt he does much this time either</em></p><p> </p><p>

Scott Hall vs. <strong>Steve Williams</strong></p><p>

<em>Williams gets a win after two losses</em></p><p> </p><p>

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING</p><p>

Saturday Week 3 September 1989</p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <strong>Norman The Lunatic </strong>vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)</p><p>

<em>Norman has actually won a match.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Samoan Swat Team</strong> vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man</p><p>

<em>Brian and Z-Man seens to have some troubles getting along.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. <strong>Barry Windham</strong></p><p>

<em>Windham got a fair bit TV time in last show while I don´t remember Bigolow being in a main show so far.</em></p><p> </p><p>

NWA United States Title Match: <strong>Ricky Steamboat</strong> defends vs. Lex Luger</p><p>

<em>Too early for a change</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster</strong> vs. Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting</p><p>

<em>Dragonmaster looks like the weakest link here but I doubt that Funk will get the title from Flair so he might get a feel good win here (and to build him up as a real threat)</em></p>

[nick21985]

NWA WORLDWIDE*

Saturday Week 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Cactus Jack vs. Shane Douglas

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: The Dragonmaster vs. Ole Anderson

Scott Hall 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 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Norman The Lunatic vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)

The Samoan Swat Team vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Barry Windham

NWA United States Title Match: Ricky Steamboat defends vs. Lex Luger

Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting

[angeldelayette]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/NWA/MACW2.jpg</span><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div><strong><em>Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling Returns</em></strong><p> </p><p> <em>It would appear that through a mysterious as-of-yet-unnamed owner that Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling is going to make its return. Most people know that it was the promotion run by Jim Crockett Promotions before selling to Ted Turner. A tentative roster so far has been sent out to several media outlets, including several NWA mainstays:</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Bill Irwin</em></p><p><em> Bob Caudle</em></p><p><em> Buddy Lee Parker</em></p><p><em> Dick Slater</em></p><p><em> Gary Michael Cappetta</em></p><p><em> Junkyard Dog</em></p><p><em> Magnum T.A.</em></p><p><em> Paul Ellering</em></p><p><em> Rip Morgan</em></p><p><em> Tommy Rich</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> More information on this as it becomes available.</em></p><p></p></div></div><div></div></blockquote></div><p></p>

[Beejus]

<p>NWA WORLDWIDE*</p><p>

Saturday Week 3 September 1989</p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <em>Cactus Jack</em> vs. Shane Douglas</p><p>

Next round to be Cactus vs Gilbert? Sounds cool if that's how it's planned.</p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <em>The Dragonmaster</em> vs. Ole Anderson</p><p>

Since Muta doesn't seem to be in the tournament, I'm guessing Dragonmaster will be the J-Tex rep for it, so he picks up a win to keep them in the running and with bragging rights over the unnamed Horsemen.</p><p> </p><p>

Scott Hall vs. <em>Steve Williams</em></p><p>

It's seeming like Hall will be fodder around here, not quite a jobber but just a JTTS for the time being.</p><p> </p><p>

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING</p><p>

Saturday Week 3 September 1989</p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <em>Norman The Lunatic</em> vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)</p><p>

Squash.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>The Samoan Swat Team</em> vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man</p><p>

No real reason, just figure they'll get a little shove in this case. Needs more heel Midnights!!</p><p> </p><p>

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. <em>Barry Windham</em></p><p>

Rough one to pick here, but I'm going with Barry just because he just came back.</p><p> </p><p>

NWA United States Title Match: Ricky Steamboat defends vs. <em>Lex Luger</em></p><p>

It won't be a clean win, meaning Ricky will keep the belt, but it'll be enough to force a rematch.</p><p> </p><p>

Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster vs. <em>Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting</em></p><p>

Just doesn't seem to be enough star power on the J-Tex side to pick up a win here.</p>

[bgbuff]

<p>NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <strong>Cactus Jack </strong>vs. Shane Douglas</p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <strong>The Dragonmaster </strong>vs. Ole Anderson</p><p>

Scott Hall vs. <strong>Steve Williams</strong></p><p> </p><p>

*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. </p><p> </p><p>

Quote:</p><p>

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING</p><p>

Saturday Week 3 September 1989</p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <strong>Norman The Lunatic </strong>vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)</p><p>

The Samoan Swat Team vs. <strong>Flyin' Brian and Z-Man</strong></p><p>

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. <strong>Barry Windham</strong></p><p>

NWA United States Title Match: <strong>Ricky Steamboat</strong> defends vs. Lex Luger</p><p>

<strong>Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster</strong> vs. Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting </p><p> </p><p>

...</p>

[angeldelayette]

This is indeed the 24 hour warning for predictions for NWA Worldwide/World Championship Wrestling. So far I have received predictions from:

 

Zergon

nick21985

Beejus

bgbuff

 

Thank you for the predictions and comments and I hope that everyone enjoys the diary!

[Greg McNeish]

<p>Spent the last few months without internet access, which was hell. Glad to see you back in business with the 1989 NWA.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <strong>Cactus Jack</strong> vs. Shane Douglas</p><p>

<em>I have never been able to buy Douglas as anything credible. Never an ECW fan, so he's always job fodder in my book.</em></p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: The Dragonmaster vs. <strong>Ole Anderson</strong></p><p>

<em>A battle of two old men. Ole's got a lot more to offer, both in the short- and long-term. Sure, he's probably approaching retirement, but he's always got that mouth on him, so it's good to keep him strong right to the end.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Scott Hall vs. <strong>Steve Williams</strong></p><p>

<em>Two guys that could use a bit more work on their Performance skills, before really going places. Hall is a JTTS, while Williams can be plugged into filler programs.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <strong>Norman The Lunatic</strong> vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)</p><p>

<em>Fat guys don't get near enough love in wrestling.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Samoan Swat Team</strong> vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man</p><p>

<em>My dislike of Zed-Man was well documented last time around. Nothing's changed on that account. A Pillman heel turn, leading to a run with the Hollywood Blondes is always an enticing prospect.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. <strong>Barry Windham</strong></p><p>

<em>Bigelow is way down the card from Windham, who just received the returning hero treatment. If Flair's putting some Horsemen together to fight J-Tex, Windham is an obvious choice.</em></p><p> </p><p>

NWA United States Title Match: <strong>Ricky Steamboat</strong> defends vs. Lex Luger</p><p>

<em>Gotta love the Steamer getting the belt, and quick. If there's one guy to build a midcard around, it's always been the Dragon. Luger will do just fine without the belt, as he looks to get more involved up top.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting</p><p>

<em>Any time I see people as far down the card as Dragonmaster & Ole in a match with the big guns, it just screams draw to me. I can't see Dragonmaster beating Sting & Flair, not Ole getting the nod over Funk & Muta.</em></p>

[jhd1]

<p>Getting in quickly before the show <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Thanks for the warning, my friend!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">NWA WORLDWIDE</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">

Saturday Week 3 September 1989</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <strong>Cactus Jack</strong> vs. Shane Douglas</p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <strong>The Dragonmaster</strong> vs. Ole Anderson</p><p>

Scott Hall vs. <strong>Steve Williams</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">

Saturday Week 3 September 1989</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: <strong>Norman The Lunatic</strong> vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)</p><p>

<strong>The Samoan Swat Team</strong> vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man</p><p>

<strong>Bam Bam Bigelow</strong> vs. Barry Windham</p><p>

NWA United States Title Match: <strong>Ricky Steamboat defends</strong> vs. Lex Luger</p><p>

Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster vs. <strong>Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting</strong></p>

[Ritchardo]

NWA WORLDWIDE

Saturday Week 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Cactus Jack vs. Shane Douglas

Give it 6 or 7 years and this might do some business for a regional fed... not just now though. Cactus to progress.

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: The Dragonmaster vs. Ole Anderson

Ole has more mileage left in him than Dragonmaster but this screams interference for me.

Scott Hall vs. Steve Williams

Last Call seems to be getting on most of the shows, but Dr. Death has more immediate upside.

 

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

Saturday Week 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Norman The Lunatic vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)

Would love to see Ranger Ross mount a serious challenge. But a Norman squash is on the cards.

 

The Samoan Swat Team vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man

A victory but not without more seeds of distrust being sown.

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Barry Windham

Good contest but Bigelow to shade it - new J-Tex member perhaps?

 

NWA United States Title Match: Ricky Steamboat defends vs. Lex Luger

Never been a fan of hot potatoing title belts - Steamboat's not losing this one!

 

Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting

A few intriguing possibilities await but I can see an immediate retribution for Ole in pinning The Dragonmaster.

 

 

Sign of the Week: "Norman: Marry Me!"

[angeldelayette]

NWA WORLDWIDE*

Saturday Week 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Cactus Jack vs. Shane Douglas

Jack goes forward here

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: The Dragonmaster vs. Ole Anderson

Dragonmaster was barely seen in your last diary so I doubt he does much this time either

 

Scott Hall vs. Steve Williams

Williams gets a win after two losses

 

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

Saturday Week 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Norman The Lunatic vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)

Norman has actually won a match.

 

The Samoan Swat Team vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man

Brian and Z-Man seens to have some troubles getting along.

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Barry Windham

Windham got a fair bit TV time in last show while I don´t remember Bigolow being in a main show so far.

 

NWA United States Title Match: Ricky Steamboat defends vs. Lex Luger

Too early for a change

 

Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting

Dragonmaster looks like the weakest link here but I doubt that Funk will get the title from Flair so he might get a feel good win here (and to build him up as a real threat)

 

NWA WORLDWIDE*

Saturday Week 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Cactus Jack vs. Shane Douglas

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: The Dragonmaster vs. Ole Anderson

Scott Hall 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 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Norman The Lunatic vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)

The Samoan Swat Team vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Barry Windham

NWA United States Title Match: Ricky Steamboat defends vs. Lex Luger

Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting

 

NWA WORLDWIDE*

Saturday Week 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Cactus Jack vs. Shane Douglas

Next round to be Cactus vs Gilbert? Sounds cool if that's how it's planned.

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: The Dragonmaster vs. Ole Anderson

Since Muta doesn't seem to be in the tournament, I'm guessing Dragonmaster will be the J-Tex rep for it, so he picks up a win to keep them in the running and with bragging rights over the unnamed Horsemen.

 

Scott Hall vs. Steve Williams

It's seeming like Hall will be fodder around here, not quite a jobber but just a JTTS for the time being.

 

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

Saturday Week 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Norman The Lunatic vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)

Squash.

 

The Samoan Swat Team vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man

No real reason, just figure they'll get a little shove in this case. Needs more heel Midnights!!

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Barry Windham

Rough one to pick here, but I'm going with Barry just because he just came back.

 

NWA United States Title Match: Ricky Steamboat defends vs. Lex Luger

It won't be a clean win, meaning Ricky will keep the belt, but it'll be enough to force a rematch.

 

Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting

Just doesn't seem to be enough star power on the J-Tex side to pick up a win here.

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Cactus Jack vs. Shane Douglas

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: The Dragonmaster vs. Ole Anderson

Scott Hall 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 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Norman The Lunatic vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)

The Samoan Swat Team vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Barry Windham

NWA United States Title Match: Ricky Steamboat defends vs. Lex Luger

Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting

 

...

 

NWA WORLDWIDE

Saturday Week 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Cactus Jack vs. Shane Douglas

Give it 6 or 7 years and this might do some business for a regional fed... not just now though. Cactus to progress.

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: The Dragonmaster vs. Ole Anderson

Ole has more mileage left in him than Dragonmaster but this screams interference for me.

Scott Hall vs. Steve Williams

Last Call seems to be getting on most of the shows, but Dr. Death has more immediate upside.

 

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

Saturday Week 3 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1: Norman The Lunatic vs. Ranger Ross (Final First Round Match)

Would love to see Ranger Ross mount a serious challenge. But a Norman squash is on the cards.

 

The Samoan Swat Team vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man

A victory but not without more seeds of distrust being sown.

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Barry Windham

Good contest but Bigelow to shade it - new J-Tex member perhaps?

 

NWA United States Title Match: Ricky Steamboat defends vs. Lex Luger

Never been a fan of hot potatoing title belts - Steamboat's not losing this one!

 

Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting

A few intriguing possibilities await but I can see an immediate retribution for Ole in pinning The Dragonmaster.

 

 

Sign of the Week: "Norman: Marry Me!"

 

Thanks for the tips and comments, guys! Really appreciated!

 

Spent the last few months without internet access, which was hell. Glad to see you back in business with the 1989 NWA.

 

Glad to see you back and that your time without the internet is now gone! You definitely had a big influence on my NWA before.

 

Getting in quickly before the show Thanks for the warning, my friend!

 

That's why I do the 24 hour warnings.

 

Speaking of which, the show should be posted sometime soon today.

[angeldelayette]

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

Saturday Week 3 September 1989

Location: Kansas State Fairgrounds (Mid South)

Attendance: 10,000

Overall Rating: B

TV Rating: 2.00

 

NWA Worldwide

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1. In a match that had some good action and average heat, Cactus Jack defeated Shane Douglas in 7:20 by pinfall with a Bang Bang Elbow...C+

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 1. In a bout that had a good crowd and good action, Ole Anderson defeated The Dragonmaster in 7:24 by pinfall with a Spinebuster....C+

 

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Scott Hall defeated Steve Williams in 10:03 by pinfall with an Outsider's Edge following interference from Kevin Sullivan...C

 

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[Highlights from last week on World Championship Wrestling are shown, including]

 

• Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting seemed to have a talk backstage.
  
• Eddie Gilbert advanced in the NWA World Television title tournament by defeated Al Perez.
  
• Flyin' Brian and Z-Man showed some signs of trouble in their alliance.
  
• Mike Rotundo defeated Flyin' Brian to advance in the NWA World Television title tournament.
  
• Barry Windham was named as the mystery opponent for Scott Hall. Windham also defeated Hall to advance in the NWA World Television title tournament.
  
• Terry Funk defeated Junkyard Dog.
  
• Ric Flair successfully defended the NWA World Heavyweight title against 'Cowboy' Bob Orton. Flair was attacked by Terry Funk following the match.

 

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[The show begins inside the Kansas State Fairgrounds where the 10,000 strong are standing tall. Cheers break through the crowd as 'Thus Spake Zarathustra' begins to play. The curtains part and out from the back walk Ric Flair, Sting and Ole Anderson! Sting and Ole are on seperate sides of Ric Flair as they walk down to the ring and step inside where Ric Flair is given a microphone.]

 

Ric Flair

"All the ladies in the audience take a good look at the three men standing in the ring before you because we will all be available after the show is over if you're in our league. Whoooooo. But before we get to the celebration, before we get to the party after the show we have to step into the ring against Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster."

 

[boos fill the audience at the mention of those names. Sting and Ole stare each other down for a moment and Sting asks for the microphone.]

 

Sting

"Ole Anderson, you and I have had a few misunderstandings here lately. I just want to let bygones be bygones. I want to shake your hand and go into this match tonight as a well-oiled machine."

 

[Ole gives Sting a look that basically asks if he is kidding. Sting extends his hand and Ole looks to Ric for a moment before taking Sting's hand and shaking. Ole leans in and speaks into the microphone]

 

Ole Anderson

"Let's kick some ass."

 

[The Horsemen theme music kicks up throughout the arena. The three men all raise their arms but will they do the same later on tonight?]

 

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Match #1

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NWA World Television Title Tournament

Round 1

Norman The Lunatic vs. Ranger Ross

 

[Our opening matchup was one that the fans didn't really seem to care about. Norman came down with Theodore R. Long at ringside. Long had the large key to the insane asylum that he got Norman from around his neck. It's a reminder that Norman can be sent back at any time. As Norman came down to the ring, a fan was holding up a sign reading: 'Norman: Marry Me!' Norman looked a little flustered as he made it down the rest of the way to the ring. Norman dominated this matchup against Ranger Ross, despite the constant U.S.A. chants. Norman finished off Ross with a sit-down senton splash pinfall: 1 -- 2 -- 3!]

 

Winner: Norman The Lunatic (Via Pinfall @ 6:51)

Match Rating: D+

 

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[The backstage area is shown on video where the Steiners and Doom are brawling down a hallway! Security tries to step in and stop the two teams but security gets tossed out of the way! Scott slams Ron Simmon's head into the wall! Butch Reed hits a low blow on Rick Steiner! Security steps in again, this time with better success in keeping everyone back. What a wild fight! These two teams will meet at Halloween Havoc!]

 

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[A music video airs showing highlights of the NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fabulous Freebirds! The video is set to 'Badstreet USA' and ends with a Michael Hayes DDT!]

 

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Match #2

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The Samoan Swat Team vs. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man

 

[A definite case of power and strength versus speed and finesse. Z-Man started out quickly within this match against both members of the SST. He tagged out to Brian and Flyin Brian got caught when he went for a cross body. It was turned into a powerslam by Samu! Samu and Fatu double-teamed Brian in their corner, using headbutts and went for the double Savate Kick but Brian ducked! Brian tagged out to Z-Man. Z-Man came in and clotheslined down both Samu and Fatu! Z-Man kept up the momentum and then went into the corner and began stomping the mat. Samu got to his feet -- Superkick! Z-Man made the cover: 1 -- 2 -- 3!]

 

Winners: Flyin' Brian and Z-Man (Via Pinfall @ 6:52)

Match Rating: C+

 

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[As soon as the bell sounded, the NWA World Tag Team Champions hit the ring! Z-Man was tossed from the ring and the Freebirds set up Brian -- Spiked Piledriver! The crowd booed as Brian was laid out in the center of the ring. The Fabulous Freebirds smiled as they rose their arms. Flyin' Brian and Z-Man are going to get a shot at the belts at Halloween Havoc!]

 

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['I AM IRON MAN!'

 

The crowd breaks out in cheers as Hawk and Animal, the Road Warriors walk out from the back wearing their big spiked shoulderpads. They enter the ring and Animal grabs a microphone.]

 

Road Warrior Animal

"WWWEEELLLLLL! You know everyone here knows that the Skyscrapers are two big and bad men. But you are looking at the two biggest and the two baddest men on the planet! You're looking at the Road Warriors right here in the center of this ring. If the Skyscrapers want a contract with us at Halloween Havoc? They want to face the Road Warriors? Well, they just got ranked at the top of the stupid list. Tell 'em Hawk!"

 

Road Warrior Hawk

"Sid Vicious, Dan Spivey, Teddy Long, listen up and listen good. We're not two geeks walking down the street. We're The Road Warriors. We're the two biggest dogs in this wrestling yard. Animal and I are going to put the two of you punks in the hospital. Then it's gonna be OOHH WHAT A RUSH to the NWA World Tag Team Titles!"

 

[The Road Warriors hit each other and flex and we head to another video.]

 

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[A video played hyping another of the great tag teams right here in the NWA! This one being the Midnight Express. Several of their innovative double-team moves are shown, including the Veg-O-Matic! The Midnight Express coming into your living room and into arenas near you!]

 

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Match #3

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Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Barry Windham

 

[A hard-hitting contest right here on NWA's World Championship Wrestling! These two men traded stiff blows early and often against one another in a fairly even rated contest. The crowd really got into this battle, though, as Bigelow took time to taunt the members of the audience when he had control. Bigelow missed a diving headbutt off the top turnbuckle and this gave the crowd reason to cheer as Windham got to his feet. He took Bigelow into the corner with punches and then hooked him up -- Running Bulldog! Windham made the cover: 1 -- 2 -- 3!]

 

Winner: Barry Windham (Via Pinfall @ 7:16)

Match Rating: B

 

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[Windham got the pinfall but he was immediately assaulted by his second round opponent in the NWA World Television Title Tournament: Cactus Jack! Cactus took Barry Windham over the top rope with a Cactus Clothesline and then got on the apron -- BANG BANG ELBOW! Security and other staff members came running out but the damage was already done.]

 

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[A video plays hyping a tag team soon to return to the National Wrestling Alliance! This team are former 4 time NWA World Tag Team Champions: The Rock 'N' Roll Express! The video shows them beating such teams as Manny Fernandez and Ivan Koloff, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton and Ivan and Nikita Koloff!]

 

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Match #4

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NWA United States Title Match

Ricky Steamboat defends vs. Lex Luger

 

[both of these men have the credentials and the following to make an excellent match and neither of them disappointed the fans in this rematch for the NWA United States title. This match could have easily been the main event tonight with the way the fans reacted to it. The Dragon took control early within the bout with some strong chops to the granite-like chest of Luger. The Total Package came back with some punches and a big clothesline that took Steamboat down to the mat. Luger picked up Steamboat and raised him above his head military press style before dropping The Dragon down to the mat. Luger made a quick cover: 1 -- 2 -- Kickout! Luger got up and taunted the crowd by flexing. The crowd covered him in boos!]

 

[Luger yanked Steamboat to his feet and continued to work over the United States Champion with a huge backbreaker and a gutwrench suplex. The crowd tried to get the Dragon back into the match with a 'Steamboat' chant! Luger responded by throwing Steamboat over the top rope but Steamboat held on to the top rope! He flipped his way back into the ring and ducked a clothesline from Luger! He lit up Luger's chest with chops once again! He caught Luger with a spinning wheel kick! He pulled Luger up and sent him to the ropes -- Dropkick! Steamboat made the cover: 1 -- 2 -- Luger powered out! Steamboat pulled Luger up and knocked him back in the corner. Steamboat climbed the turnbuckles and began throwing punches! You can guess how many punches he threw! Steamboat dropped down after ten punches and then sent Luger down with an armdrag. Luger popped right back up and charged at Steamboat -- sweep the leg! Steamboat took Luger down with a big legsweep! He slipped out of the ring and climbed the turnbuckles, waiting for Luger to reach his feet. When Luger did, Steamboat leaped -- Flying Body Press! Steamboat turned it into a pinfall, hooking the leg:]

 

 

[...1...

 

 

...2...

 

 

...3!]

 

Winner: Ricky Steamboat (Via Pinfall @ 10:30; Ricky Steamboat retains the NWA United States title)

Match Rating: A

 

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Match #5

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vs.

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Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster vs. Ric Flair, Ole Anderson and Sting

 

[it's main event time and what a slobberknocker of a main event we have for you this evening. It's a six man tag featuring six of the top athletes here in the National Wrestling Alliance. As soon as all six men hit the ring, pandemonium broke loose as Ole and Dragonmaster fought, Flair and Funk fought and Sting and The Great Muta fought! Muta caught Sting with a roundhouse kick to the back of the head and then turned to help Dragonmaster with Ole Anderson. Things calmed down a little with the help of the official and we were left with Ole and Dragonmaster in the ring. The Dragonmaster caught Ole with some lightning fast kicks and then took him down with a dropkick! The Dragonmaster tagged out to the undefeated Great Muta. Muta took down Ole with a body slam and then climbed the turnbuckles -- Moonsault -- missed! Ole rolled out of the way of the Moonsault and then moved over and tagged in Ric Flair! A chorus of 'Whooooo's' met the entrance of the Nature Boy! Flair took Muta over into a corner and began chopping his chest, hearing the 'Whooooooo's' echo with each chop! Flair tugged Muta out of the corner and hooked him -- standing vertical suplex! Flair made the cover: 1 -- 2 -- Kickout!]

 

[Flair pulled Muta to his feet and sent him to the ropes -- Muta did a cartwheel and then a flying back elbow connected with Flair, knocking the Nature Boy out of the ring and to the floor. Muta looked outside the ring for a moment and then bounced off the ropes -- suicide dive outside the ring onto Flair! What a move by the Pearl of the Orient! Muta picks up Flair and tosses him back in the ring, re-joining him inside the ring. Muta grabs Flair and whips him into the turnbuckle -- Flair flips up and over the turnbuckle and runs along the apron -- heel kick by Muta sends Flair down to the apron! Flair rolls back in the ring and Muta tags out to Terry Funk as Sting and Ole Anderson try to get the crowd into the match on the side of Ric Flair.]

 

[Funk tries to punish the Nature Boy with slaps and a few stomps for good measure. The crowd really boos this line of work as almost humiliating for The Nature Boy. Funk pulls Flair to his feet and brings him down with a perfectly executed Butterfly Suplex! Funk moves quickly and locks a rear chinlock on The Nature Boy. Funk tells the referee to ask Flair to give it up but Flair is not likely to do so! Funk tightens in the hold and Flair cries out in pain. Sting and Ole begin hitting the turnbuckle, getting the crowd to clap and stomp their feet! The energy from the crowd feeds into Ric Flair and he begins pushing his way up! Funk's eyes go wide and Flair lifts him up -- Belly to Back Suplex! Both men lie on the mat breathing heavy. Both men begin crawling toward their corners. Sting and Ole have their hands outstretched on one side and The Dragonmaster and The Great Muta have their hands outstretched on the other side. Funk tags in Muta! Muta comes running in -- Flair tags in Sting!]

 

[The crowd goes wild for the Stinger as he comes in with fists a blazing! He takes down Muta with a clothesline and then takes Dragonmaster and Funk off the apron! Flair and Ole come back in and it's a pier six brawl all over again! Sting takes down Muta with a swinging neckbreaker! He lifts Muta and whips him into the turnbuckle and then backs up to the far buckle. He looks across and begins running toward the corner -- Stinger Splash -- NO! Muta moved out of the way! Sting's head hit the ring post behind the turnbuckle! Sting turns -- GREEN MIST! GREEN MIST! GREEN MIST! Sting is absolutely blinded by the mist attack of the Great Muta. Muta climbs the turnbuckles -- Moonsault Press! Referee Tommy Young turns and sees Muta making the cover:]

 

 

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...3!]

 

Winners: Terry Funk, The Great Muta and The Dragonmaster (Via Pinfall @ 18:13)

Match Rating: A

 

[The Great Muta has stolen a victory from Sting here tonight! Ole Anderson and Ric Flair re-enter the ring after taking the advantage outside the ring. Muta rolls out, getting his arm raised! Ole looks UPSET. He begins yelling at Sting, wondering just what happened! Ole leans over and slaps Sting across the face! Ric Flair steps in as mediator between the two keeping Ole back. That's all the time we have for you tonight. We'll see you next week!]

[angeldelayette]

No perfect scores this time but we did have several people score 6/8! Congratulations to Zergon, nick21985 and bgbuff!

 

Leader

 

1. jhd1=23 Wins

nick21985=23 Wins[/b]

3. bgbuff=19 Wins

4. Ritchardo=17 Wins

5. Zergon=14 Wins

6. smurphy1014=11 Wins

7. Beejus=10 Wins

8. Timber=7 Wins

9. rjhabeeb=6 Wins

JudgeJuryExecutioner=6 Wins

11. Greg McNeish=5 Wins

 

Thanks again to everyone who's predicted so far! The predictions and comments really do help make this diary fun and worthwhile!

 

And a special thank you to all of the real world picture cutters and designers. They really do help each and every diary look that much more authentic!

...

[angeldelayette]

NWA WORLDWIDE*

Saturday Week 4 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Norman The Lunatic vs. Ole Anderson

Mike Rotundo vs. Steve Austin

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Cactus Jack vs. Barry Windham

 

*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 4 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Mike Rotundo vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Z-Man

The Great Muta vs. Steve Austin

Terry Funk vs. Steve Williams

Non Title: Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair

...

[angeldelayette]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>ARENA REPORTS</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em>WWF SUPERSTARS RESULTS</em></strong></span><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> </em></strong></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Saturday, Week 2, September 1989</span></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Hacksaw Jim Duggan defeated Virgil...C</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> ANGLE: Backstage segment with Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior and Miss Elizabeth...A*</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Power & Glory defeated Canadian Power House...C-</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> ANGLE: Skit involving Andre The Giant and Macho Man...A</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Rowdy Roddy Piper defeated Rick Rude...A</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Hulk Hogan defeated Ted DiBiase and Andre The Giant to retain the WWF World Heavyweight title...A</em></strong></span></p><p></p></div></div><div></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em>WWF SEPTEMBER SNME RESULTS</em></strong></span></p></div><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> </em></strong></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Saturday, Week 2, September 1989</span></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Colossal Connection defeated The Rockers...B</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> The Barbarian defeated Ronnie Garvin...B-</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> The Bushwackers defeated Ray Rougeau and Virgil...C</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Jacques Rougeau defeated Koko B. Ware...D+</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Power & Glory defeated The Brooklyn Brawler and Nikolai Volkoff...C</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Dusty Rhodes went to a time limit draw with Big Bossman</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> ANGLE: Backstage segment with Hulk Hogan and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts...A</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Tito Santana defeated Honky Tonk Man...B+</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> The Red Rooster defeated Bad News Brown...C</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> The Brainbusters defeated Canadian Power House to retain the WWF World Tag Team titles...B-</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> ANGLE: Backstage segment with Andre The Giant and Rick Rude...A</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Rick Rude defeated Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart...B-</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> ANGLE: Confrontation involving Rowdy Roddy Piper and Honky Tonk Man...B+</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Jake 'The Snake' Roberts defeated Million Dollar Man...B+</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Hulk Hogan defeated Superfly to retain the WWF World Heavyweight title...B+</em></strong></span></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em>AWA ALL STAR WRESTLING RESULTS</em></strong></span></p></div><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> </em></strong></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Monday, Week 3, September 1989</span></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Yukon John defeated D.J. Peterson...E</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> ANGLE: Backstage segment with Harley Race and Larry Zbyszko...B-</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Jerry Lynn defeated Mando Guerrero...D-</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> ANGLE: Confrontation involving Nikita Koloff and Baron Von Raschke...C+</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Judy Martin defeated Candi Devine...D</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> ANGLE: Skit involving Sgt. Slaughter, Candi Devine and Greg Gagne...C+</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Badd Company defeated The Top Guns...D-</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Sgt. Slaughter defeated Mean Mike Enos...C+</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Larry Zbyszko and Baron Von Raschke defeated Scott Norton and Jerry Blackwell...C</em></strong></span></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="29361" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em>WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING RESULTS</em></strong></span></p></div><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> </em></strong></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Friday, Week 3, September 1989</span></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Mr. Perfect defeated Barry Horowtiz...D+</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Bushwacker Butch defeated Akeem...D</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Raymond Rougeau against Ronnie Garvin ended in a no contest...D+</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Shawn Michaels defeated Haku...C+</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Jake 'The Snake' Roberts defeated Million Dollar Man...A</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><strong><em> Bret Hart defeated Andre The Giant...B-</em></strong></span></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote></div><p></p><p> ...</p>

[Greg McNeish]

<p>NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Norman The Lunatic vs. <strong>Ole Anderson</strong></p><p>

<em>Ole's got some steam, with a brewing mini-feud against Sting. He likely won't win the tourney, but he'll at least lose on the main show.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Mike Rotundo</strong> vs. Steve Austin</p><p>

<em>A quiet little debut for 'Stunning' Steve.</em></p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: <strong>Cactus Jack</strong> vs. Barry Windham</p><p>

<em>This is a pretty tough match to call. This is done for storyline reasons, as you really seem to want to push Cactus through this tourney. Windham already has a name, so he'll bounce back just fine.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Mike Rotundo vs. <strong>'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert</strong></p><p>

<em>I love IRS, but with Foley on a rampage, this would be a great match-up for the next round.</em></p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: <strong>Bam Bam Bigelow</strong> vs. Z-Man</p><p>

<em>I hope the Bammer squashes Zed-Man into oblivion.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Great Muta</strong> vs. Steve Austin</p><p>

<em>Big night for young Steve. This should be a super-fun match.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Terry Funk</strong> vs. Steve Williams</p><p>

<em>You've clearly demonstrated that you have no faith in Dr. Death. He's going exactly nowhere.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Non Title: Lex Luger vs. <strong>Ric Flair</strong></p><p>

<em>Luger was Flair's best opponent, through this era, and that's covering a lot of ground. A great TV main event.</em></p>

[Zergon]

<p>NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: <strong>Norman The Lunatic</strong> vs. Ole Anderson</p><p>

<em>I could see all these TV title matches going either way but Ole has other thinks to do so I give this one to Norman.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Mike Rotundo</strong> vs. Steve Austin</p><p>

<em>Austin isn´t on Rotundo´s level yet</em></p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Cactus Jack vs. <strong>Barry Windham</strong></p><p>

<em>Windham got so much time in his first show that I started to think him as one of your top guys and that won´t change until he loses some matches so I go with him over Jack who also seems to have other things to do than being in tournament.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING</p><p>

Saturday Week 4 September 1989</p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Mike Rotundo vs. <strong>'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert</strong></p><p>

<em>This one goes to Eddie only because I pick Bam Bam on next match and Eddie provides face/heel match-up for next round.</em></p><p> </p><p>

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: <strong>Bam Bam Bigelow</strong> vs. Z-Man</p><p>

<em>This one goes down as personal preference, I just like Bam Bam too much.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Great Muta </strong>vs. Steve Austin</p><p>

<em>Muta is even better than Rotundo so this one is another loss to Steve</em></p><p>

</p><p><strong>

Terry Funk </strong>vs. Steve Williams</p><p>

<em>Williams has done badly so far and that won´t change here</em></p><p> </p><p>

Non Title: <strong>Lex Luger</strong> vs. Ric Flair</p><p>

<em>Normally I would go with Flair, but it´s non-title and Luger just lost twice to Steamboat so he could use a big win, won´t be a clean one though. </em></p>

[TracyBrooksFan]

Liking this wrestling was much better back then.

[angeldelayette]

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Norman The Lunatic vs. Ole Anderson

Ole's got some steam, with a brewing mini-feud against Sting. He likely won't win the tourney, but he'll at least lose on the main show.

 

Mike Rotundo vs. Steve Austin

A quiet little debut for 'Stunning' Steve.

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Cactus Jack vs. Barry Windham

This is a pretty tough match to call. This is done for storyline reasons, as you really seem to want to push Cactus through this tourney. Windham already has a name, so he'll bounce back just fine.

 

 

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Mike Rotundo vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert

I love IRS, but with Foley on a rampage, this would be a great match-up for the next round.

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Z-Man

I hope the Bammer squashes Zed-Man into oblivion.

 

The Great Muta vs. Steve Austin

Big night for young Steve. This should be a super-fun match.

 

Terry Funk vs. Steve Williams

You've clearly demonstrated that you have no faith in Dr. Death. He's going exactly nowhere.

 

Non Title: Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair

Luger was Flair's best opponent, through this era, and that's covering a lot of ground. A great TV main event.

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Norman The Lunatic vs. Ole Anderson

I could see all these TV title matches going either way but Ole has other thinks to do so I give this one to Norman.

 

Mike Rotundo vs. Steve Austin

Austin isn´t on Rotundo´s level yet

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Cactus Jack vs. Barry Windham

Windham got so much time in his first show that I started to think him as one of your top guys and that won´t change until he loses some matches so I go with him over Jack who also seems to have other things to do than being in tournament.

 

 

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

Saturday Week 4 September 1989

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Mike Rotundo vs. 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert

This one goes to Eddie only because I pick Bam Bam on next match and Eddie provides face/heel match-up for next round.

 

NWA World Television Title Tournament, Round 2: Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Z-Man

This one goes down as personal preference, I just like Bam Bam too much.

 

The Great Muta vs. Steve Austin

Muta is even better than Rotundo so this one is another loss to Steve

Terry Funk vs. Steve Williams

Williams has done badly so far and that won´t change here

 

Non Title: Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair

Normally I would go with Flair, but it´s non-title and Luger just lost twice to Steamboat so he could use a big win, won´t be a clean one though.

 

Thanks for the tips and comments, guys! Just like last time, all comments are definitely taken into consideration for the future.

 

Liking this wrestling was much better back then.

 

Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying this so far. I agree that wrestling was so much better back in these days. Hoping to work on the card tonight and just might be able to get the 24 hour warning up tomorrow and the card out on Wednesday.