JCP 1988 - The Alliance Fights Back (a TGA... and Beyond Diary)

Ritchardo · September 22, 2013

Thanks for all the feedback guys - means a lot for people, particularly people who's work I also respect, to be giving me any feedback at all - let alone praise! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wow, a new Horsemen of those four? When I first read through it, Orton is the only one I'm not too sure about, but it's growing on me somewhat. Sounds like Bockwinkel will be busy mentoring all these people - can't wait for what sounds like an inevitable Flair vs Bock battle of legends! I'm digging the teams in the Crockett Cup, and I'm actually very excited to see you with teams like the Freebirds and Von Erichs on hand, and just seeing who is on the team I think I really want to see you push the Memphis Mafia! WTF IS UP WITH THAT KEVIN SULLIVAN PICTURE</div></blockquote> As you can see Flair/Bock is very much on the cards! Couldn't believe that AWA had let him go! There's a ton of mileage in an extended programme between Bock and the Naitch - the promos would be to die for! To be totally honest, Orton becoming a Horseman as a decision I agonised over for a while. My initial plan was to turn Kerry as I thought that would be a more shocking cross but being able to book the Freebirds against Von Erichs was too strong an urge to pass on as well. Then as TFC and I concoted our 'invasion' plan and he had mentioned in his post about how he should've probably resigned him it all fell into place! We'll need to see how the Mafia go but I do have a couple of very distinct plans involving them coming up! As for the Sullivan pic... yeah... take that up with Justtxyank! It's... colourful.... In my mind it explains why Sullivan isn't too busy being involved in any title pushes at this time... he's a little disturbed! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="smwilliams" data-cite="smwilliams" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Awesome first show and the big thing for me in real world diaries is the voices of the "characters". You nailed Flair and Dusty, in particular. Looks like I've got another dynasty bookmarked.</div></blockquote> Thanks very much - love writing for both of them - Anderson & Orton were more exposition than character but hopefully I'll be able to catch their voices in the next few weeks. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="justtxyank" data-cite="justtxyank" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I actually dig Orton as a Horseman, good pick there. Not sure about Terry Taylor. He was always a little too pretty boy, but he's a good wrestler so it will be nice to see as you book him. I always thought Big John Studd would have made a good horsemen personally </div></blockquote> Hope the latest show clears up why I've gone for Taylor. I see my version of the Horsemen as being the follow-on from the last one on TV in my gameworld (the Luger version). Ole has become JJ, Windham is Tully, I see Orton as Arn and Taylor as Luger. While Luger was a bit of a flop, I felt the original intent was to take a raw talent and give him the rub of just hanging with the very best. Taylor has real potential in my mind. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Danish Superhero" data-cite="Danish Superhero" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Pretty awesome read so far. For a minute I feared Dusty would be a horseman, luckily you didn't go down that route, not keen on Terry Taylor being a horseman yet, but we'll see how he fares. You gained a follower, good luck mate. </div></blockquote> Thanks very much - no way was Dusty going to be a Horseman - the crowd would've rioted! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="jhd1" data-cite="jhd1" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>No thoughts particularly regarding Terry Taylor - I have only really ever seen him as Red Rooster and know not to judge him based on that alone!</div></blockquote> As TFC and Smasher both said, Taylor got a bad break - he could've been Mr. Perfect and while I struggle to see anyone but Curt Hennig playing that role now... you never know! As a bit of a nod to that (and the Fantastic Ones) I've dubbed Taylor as 'Mr. Fantastic'. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Honestly, I think Taylor will make a fine Horseman for you. He was a very, very good athlete, with a great look for a company like JCP. Had the Rooster not happened, I think Taylor would have held far more titles in his career - midcard titles or lower company world titles sure, but its proof of how one bad gimmick can destroy a person's livelihood if it is horrible enough. Until the day you would ever be able to steal back Tully, Terry will fill his role in the group just fine.</div></blockquote> Yeah if Tully or Arn become available anytime soon then Terry might have to start looking over his shoulder! (Although I suspect that I'd have some stiff competition on my hands to pick them up...) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Final Countdown" data-cite="The Final Countdown" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Ah, poor, stupid Dusty. That's what he gets for passing on the chance to jump ship and headline Survivor Series! (BTW, if anyone is wondering: that's 100% legit. He was initially going to be on Hogan's team, but he rejected me and I wound up pilfering Slaughter from the AWA instead.) Who'd have ever thought that me firing Barry O. would one day be a major point of discussion in a promo? It's still early obviously, but I'm really liking the way this collab is working so far. The game world feels 'alive', and I honestly have never been more invested in either of the diaries I've run than I am right now. </div></blockquote> Yeah... Dusty never did learn did he?!! He's not quite bad as Sting or Hogan but his trust radar is still waaaay off! I tried to base all of my 'motivation' off 'real life events' - you mentioned that Bob had been angry since day 1 after you firing Barry and his mood never lifted - so I wrote it in! Don't get me wrong I'm not going to hire him but still! Glad it's given you a boost and I'm certainly enjoying it too! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>After reading the show and people's responses I was going to defend Terry, but you beat me to it. I grew up watching WCW, so I didn't even see the Red Rooster, but I've always liked him.</div></blockquote> And hopefully no-one in this game Universe ever will! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A great first show. This new group looks very good, and yes, what killed Taylor's career was really the gimmick of The Red Rooster. Man, when your biggest moment is a victory over Bobby Heenan, you know that it really sucks. From what i've read, Taylor was a candidate to becoming Mr. Perfect, but it was Hennig who became Perfect, obviously.</div></blockquote> No shame in beating Heenan... according to Ric Flair, Bobby was one of the most underated all-rounders in the business. And who am I to disagree?! But yeah, no fear of seeing the Rooster around here! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Tweek It" data-cite="Tweek It" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Got a reader in me. I'm still torn between which side I should pick. Its going to be odd seeing a Horsemen group with The Enforcer or Blanchard. Hopefully you can get them back. I think I've mentioned them to TFC but the Harris boys as The Bruise Brothers would be a good fit for any tag division. I was/still am a fan of their old look and don't know why.</div></blockquote> I've a pretty solid tag division right now with the teams in the Crockett Cup and even a couple that failed to make the grade... but that being said I'll definitely keep them in mind if I'm looking to extend or freshen up the division. Again, thanks to everyone who's taken the time to read and I'm blown away by the positive feedback. Stay tuned because we're only getting warmed up!

BHK1978 · September 22, 2013

Please take that title off LazerTron that was the only one that was a total WTF for me.

Also, wouldn't the NWA strip Ivan of one of his two titles?

franticloser · September 22, 2013

Awesome first two shows, between you and Final, it's like the Monday night wars here now. I hope you guys keep these running for a long time(like Nevy long, you guys actually might give him a run for his money as far as the write ups and characters go)

Ritchardo · September 22, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Please take that title off LazerTron that was the only one that was a total WTF for me. Also, wouldn't the NWA strip Ivan of one of his two titles?</div></blockquote> Yeah... the A.I. booking doesn't seem to have been the best! If I didn't have the Windham/Garvin situation to clean up then I'd have stripped Ivan of one of the belts - I didn't want to vacate any more belts at the minute though so I've let it slide... As for LazerTron - the character is the absolute pits but Hector Guerrero can work so it's a quandry... not fully decided what I'm going to do there but I have a couple of ideas. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Franticloser" data-cite="Franticloser" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Awesome first two shows, between you and Final, it's like the Monday night wars here now. I hope you guys keep these running for a long time(like Nevy long, you guys actually might give him a run for his money as far as the write ups and characters go) </div></blockquote> Very early days (well for me anyway...) but I'd love to make this a long term dynasty. Part of the reason I waited a month to book behind the scenes was to see if it would give me the creative urge to keep going without jeopardising TFC's work - I think I can speak on behalf of both of us when I say that we're both interested in seeing how far we can take this. Very high praise with that comparison and while I think I'm still a fair bit off that high watermark, I'm flattered to be mentioned in the same breath!

Zergon · September 22, 2013

Great start, will be reading this one too. Good luck with trying to battle against WWF. <img alt="

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BHK1978 · September 22, 2013

That's right you did say the AI was the previous booker, I am not sure why I forgot that as that is the whole point of the diary at the start.<img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Anyway...the AI does tend to book some very odd stuff when it comes to any Real World Mod. I guess we can chalk it up to this being an alternative time and in that time Lazer should be TV Champion.

Oh and I forgot to mention this in my previous post, kudos on the first two shows. You did a great job on both of them.

justtxyank · September 23, 2013

I just realized you have a Horsemen unit with no Arn!

AHHHHHHHHHH!

Ritchardo · September 24, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In Pre-Show bouts Kendall Windham defeated Johnny Ace in 8.40 (D) and The Von Erichs defeated The Russians in 18.28 in a non-title match (C+)</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/FridayNightShowdown.jpg April 22nd, 1988 From the University Hall, Charlottesville, Virginia Attendance: 8,220 Announce Team: Bob Caudle, Tony Schiavone and Magnum T.A. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobCaudle.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TonySchiavone.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MagnumTA.jpg </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">NWA World Television Championship LazerTron © vs. Lex Luger http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LazerTron.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LexLuger.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RonSimmons.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JJDillon22.jpg After a few matches last year over Lex Luger’s Florida title, LazerTron and Lex Luger haven’t crossed each others’ path since. Luger got the better of their previous exchanges and it proved the same way here. Although game, LazerTron was out of his depth when it came to dealing with a man of Luger’s size. The highlight of the match came when Luger seemed to have LazerTron in his patented Torture Rack... only for the high flier to push off against the top turnbuckle, performing a flip and landing on his feet behind Luger... that was enough to bring Ron Simmons into the fray. Luger’s partner was brazen and despite Teddy Long’s warning climbed into the ring delivering a devastating clothesline to the TV champ. Long immediately called for the bell and Luger’s disqualification. Winner: LazerTron by Disqualification following interference from Ron Simmons in 12:59 Grade: C-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LazerTron.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LexLuger.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RonSimmons.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JJDillon22.jpg After the match Ron Simmons and Lex Luger have a tremendous argument in the ring – JJ Dillon pulls Luger away while Simmons continues trash talking. The two eventually simmer down and an uneasy peace seems to fall... http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MannyFernandez.jpg ...when Manny Fernandez appears on the scene! He gets into a shoving match with Ron Simmons pointing to the still struggling LazerTron as if to ask what he thinks he’s doing? Simmons retaliates only for Fernandez to catch him with a strong right to the jaw. Luger just looks on as Fernandez ducks out of the ring, leaving a shell shocked Simmons in the ring with his partner. Grade: D+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DavidCrockett.jpg David Crockett attempts to find out who Dusty’s mystery partner is tonight but Rhodes doesn’t answer as he heads into the dressing room. Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TheBarbarian.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Precious.jpg The Barbarian is being ‘interviewed’ by Precious Barbarian: "Ha Ha Ha... Meester Koloff... ha ha ha... your belt! MINE! Ha Ha Ha!" The rest of the interview segment is taken up with The Barbarian cackling, motioning to his waist and pounding his huge fist into his palm. His words are few, but the message is clear... Grade: D+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Steve Keirn vs. Eddie Gilbert http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/SteveKeirn.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/EddieGilbert.jpg Following on from last week’s match-up between Austin Idol and Stan Lane, this bout saw the ‘junior’ members of their respective teams matched up. Rather than make the mistakes that Austin made the previous week, Gilbert was dogged from the outset never giving Keirn an inch from the starting bell to the last. Although more than capable, Keirn seemed to be thrown by Gilbert’s ragged offense. Sure enough it was to be Gilbert won a hard fought match with the Hotshot. Winner: Eddie Gilbert with a Hotshot in 11:10 Grade: D+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BarryWindham.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/OleAnderson.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DavidCrockett.jpg Windham: "Dave, I don’t think you seem to get it. We don’t CARE who Dusty’s partner is tonight. He could be tagging up with Mike Tyson and the Miami Dolphins for all I care. The result will be the same – in an eight team competition, two of those teams will belong to us!" Taylor: "Listen up. I know there’s a lot of people out there who doubt my credentials as a Horseman. They say that I’m out of my league, I’m a ‘pretty boy’ well the reason I still got my good looks after nine years in this business is that I’m too good to be hit. I’m too quick to be caught and even if I say so myself, I’m just Fantastic. So Dusty Rhodes you can bring it on with whoever you want because you’re just going to embarrass yourself tonight." Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobCaudle.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TonySchiavone.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MagnumTA.jpg Tony Shiavone and Bob Caudle ask Magnum T.A. if he has any idea who Dusty’s mystery partner could be. Magnum: "Dusty and I are tight, no doubt. And I asked him, believe me but he’s telling no-one what he’s got up his sleeve, and given the way he had his backstabbed by Bob Orton just two weeks ago, I can’t say I blame him!" Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/AustinIdol.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/EddieGilbert.jpg The Memphis Mafia are in the back with a word for The Fabulous Ones Idol: "Last week Stan Lane you got lucky, put you’ve cashed all your chips now and frankly, you ain’t got a thin dime left to your name!" Gilbert: "Did you see what I did to your boy Keirn tonight Stanley? That’s just a preview because when Austin and I get our hands on you at the Crockett Cup next week you’ll be nothing more than an irritant on the way to our being crowned the NEW United States Tag Team Champions!" Grade: D+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Denny Brown vs. Terry Gordy http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DennyBrown.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryGordy.jpg Bam Bam started this bout with a sadistic smile on his face. Although much smaller than Gordy, Denny Brown has never been short of heart and he threw everything he had into this match. His opponent though did little more than laugh as Brown’s blows failed to make an impact. After two minutes of this he seemed to grow bored, flooring Brown with a massive punch of his own. Getting slowly to his feet Brown, started his ineffective offense again, Gordy whipped Brown into the ropes who came back with a quick Crossbody... that Gordy effortlessly caught before smashing Brown’s prone body on the back of his knee. Picking up Brown's deadweight, Gordy lifted him high above his head and slammed him back to the canvas with a powerbomb... With only three moves, Gordy had won this bout! Winner: Terry Gordy with a powerbomb in 2:41 Grade: D+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BlackBart.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobbyJaggers.jpg Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers are in the back: Bart: "Kerry Von Erich and Kevin Von Erich, you two boys are an affront on the good name of Texas. It’s about time you two stopped your yappin’ and did your talking in the ring." Jaggers: "Next week we’re gonna do the Fabulous Freebirds and the rest of the world a massive favour in taking you out of the Crockett Cup on our way to being the new US Tag Team Champions." Grade: D</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MagnumTA.jpg It’s nearly time for our main event but to everyone’s surprise rather than Terry Taylor and Barry Windham walking down the aisle, it’s Bob Orton who is making his way to the ring... rather than climbing in, Orton walks around the outside over to the announcers’ table. Over the microphones, Orton can be heard arguing with the three announcers, insisting that they give him a headset. There’s no room for an extra person so Orton tells Magnum to move. Magnum T.A. stands up and looks to go nose to nose with Orton, the look in his eye says it all though – he’s not about to back down and T.A. thinks better of it, handing over the headset. Orton: "That’s right – get hobbling ya crippled sack of crap..." Magnum seems to pause momentarily... but keeps on walking. Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpg Dusty Rhodes is out and he grabs a house microphone staring deep into the eyes of Orton as he does so before rolling into the ring. Rhodes: "I gotta say Bob Orton... you’re lower than the belly of a snake daddy... I thought you’d stooped to the lowest that any human could but boy was I wrong... You dare to speak to a man like Magnum TA so disrespectfully? A man that I count as my very best in this here world? You’re either very brave or very dumb." Orton (over the headset): "Yeah, yeah shut your mouth fat boy and get on with it." Rhodes: "You’ll keep Bob Orton, I’ll whup you from pillar to post just like I’m gonna do to your two cronies right now. Please be on your feet ladies and gentlemen to welcome my tag team partner tonight, a man who’s no stranger to victory and with his own axe to grind against these gentleman. Ladies and gentlemen, one of the greatest wrestlers ever to step into the ring – a true legend of this sport – the one and only Nick Bockwinkel!" http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NickBockwinkel.jpg Bockwinkel makes his way down to the ring and shakes Rhodes’ by the hand while the crowd roars its approval. Grade: B+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Crockett Cup Qualifier Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs Barry Windham & Terry Taylor http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NickBockwinkel.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BarryWindham.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpg It can be amazing the difference an announcement can make! Before Nick Bockwinkel’s unexpected arrival, Windham & Taylor would’ve been the clear favourite for this bout but with two former world champions on the same page things were set to be very different! What followed was a strong bout with a personal dimension added. Bockwinkel turned back the years, putting the hurt on Taylor who, for all his confidence, seemed to be slightly over-awed by his stellar opponents. When those two weren’t putting on their technical display, it was down to Windham and Rhodes to duke it out in a vicious brawl. All the while Orton was providing very one sided colour commentary much to the disgust of Bob Caudle. The ending to the bout came when Taylor had Bockwinkel caught in a figure four. Attempting to reach the hot tag to Rhodes, Orton got up from the announce desk and pulled Rhodes off the apron, referee Earl Hebner was distracted at the fracas while Bockwinkel looked on the verge of quitting. Taylor broke off the hold and put the boots to Bock instead. While Orton was being removed from the ring area, Taylor found himself distracted standing by the ropes and remonstrating on behalf of his stablemate... Hebner turned back around just in time for Bockwinkel to grab Taylor from behind and catch him in a schoolboy! Windham rushed the ring but was too late! Winners: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel with a Schoolboy from Bockwinkel on Taylor at 20:37 Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NickBockwinkel.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BarryWindham.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/OleAnderson.jpg The match is over and the two celebrate for the fans while the dejected Horsemen make their way to the back. They’re greeted by an irate Ric Flair who furiously motions towards Rhodes and Bockwinkel – his message is clear: this one is far from over! Grade: B+</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall Show Grade: B- TBS TV Rating: 4.39</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Backstage Notes - Dusty Rhodes and Nick Bockwinkel do not click as tag team partners - Barry Windham picked up a pectoral muscle injury but is expected to work through it.</div></blockquote>

Ritchardo · September 24, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/CrockettCup.jpg Official NWA Souvenir Program </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">Join us for The Crockett Cup Tournament in just over one week's time! On Saturday 30th April 1988 the cream of the NWA's tag teams will meet - for the winner the glory of winning the Crockett Cup - the sport's premier tag team wrestling tournament and the chance to be crowned the NEW NWA United States Tag Team Champions! Who will win?! The Fabulous Ones: The recently reunited team of Stan Lane and Steve Keirn know each other as well as just about any other team in the competition. The All Americans: Unquestionably the strongest team in the tournament, Lex Luger and Ron Simmons are the epitomy of raw potential. The Fabulous Freebirds The infamous outlaws from the Deep South have returned to the NWA and are intent on adding the US titles to their impressive collection. The Von Erichs The most experienced team in the competition, The Von Erich brothers have to be considered one of the favorites going in. The Memphis Mafia A relatively new outfit but one who has made its mark early - The Memphis Mafia are relentless in their pressure and have to be considered a strong threat for the other teams. Manny Fernandez & LazerTron Undoubtedly the most surprising qualifier, Fernandez & LazerTron eliminated the reigning NWA World Tag Team Champions and will be out to prove that it was no fluke. Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel Two multiple World Champions, Rhodes & Bockwinkel have the greatest combined solo experience in this tournament but that doesn't always translate to the tag ranks - make no mistake they're not in their comfort zone here. Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr. Similar to Rhodes and Bockwinkel, this outfit is one that doesn't have as much tag experience as others but how can you look past any team that contains the NWA World Champion?! Only one can win and it's anyone's guess who's going to walk out of the tournament with the trophy! In other matches on the card * NWA United States Heavyweight Champion Ivan Koloff takes on the dangerous Barbarian in what has to be one of his most difficult title defences. * Strangely fitting that on the night new NWA US Tag Champions are crowned that the two former champions should meet in the squared circle... Ron Garvin and Barry Windham have been on a colission course for a while - and at the Crockett Cup we'll find out who the better man truly is. * Mr Fantastic Terry Taylor has been the quietest member of the Horsemen since joining, preferring to let his talking be done in the ring. Unlucky to lose out to Nick Bockwinkel in the Crockett Cup qualifiers, he'll be out to prove a point against Big Bubba Rogers. Rogers is no slouch though and his weight and height advantage could prove decisive. * Also featuring will be the debut of the exciting Jushin Liger! See the high flying Liger take on NWA stalwart Johnny Ace who will be out to show the newcomer from Japan that this is where the big boys wrestle!</div> </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Fan Scorecard Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Memphis Mafia vs The Fabulous Ones Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Von Erichs vs The All Americans Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs The Fabulous Freebirds Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr. Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones vs Von Erichs/All Americans Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds vs Fernandez & LazerTron/Flair & Orton Crockett Cup & NWA US Tag Team Title: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones/Von Erichs/All Americans vs Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds/Fernandez & Tron/Flair & Orton Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham Big Bubba Rogers vs Terry Taylor NWA United States Heavyweight Title: The Barbarian vs Ivan Koloff © Jushin Liger vs Johnny Ace What was the best Match of the Opening Round? Who will win the Crockett Cup and NWA US Tag Titles? </div></blockquote>

smwilliams · September 24, 2013

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Memphis Mafia vs The Fabulous Ones

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Von Erichs vs The All Americans

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs The Fabulous Freebirds

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones vs Von Erichs/All Americans

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds vs Fernandez & LazerTron/Flair & Orton

Crockett Cup & NWA US Tag Team Title: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones/Von Erichs/All Americans vs Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds/Fernandez & Tron/Flair & Orton

Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Big Bubba Rogers vs Terry Taylor

NWA United States Heavyweight Title: The Barbarian vs Ivan Koloff ©

Jushin Liger vs Johnny Ace

What was the best Match of the Opening Round? Rhodes & Bockwinkel vs Freebirds

Who will win the Crockett Cup and NWA US Tag Titles? Von Erichs

franticloser · September 24, 2013

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Memphis Mafia vs The Fabulous Ones

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Von Erichs vs The All Americans

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs The Fabulous Freebirds

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Memphis Mafia vs Von Erichs

Crockett Cup: Semi Final:Freebirds vs Fernandez & LazerTron

Crockett Cup & NWA US Tag Team Title: Von Erichs vs Freebirds

Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Big Bubba Rogers vs Terry Taylor

NWA United States Heavyweight Title: The Barbarian vs Ivan Koloff ©

Jushin Liger vs Johnny Ace

What was the best Match of the Opening Round? Rhodes & Bockwinkel vs the Freebirds

Who will win the Crockett Cup and NWA US Tag Titles? Freebirds

Beejus · September 24, 2013

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Memphis Mafia vs The Fabulous Ones

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Von Erichs vs The All Americans

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs The Fabulous Freebirds

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones vs Von Erichs/All Americans

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds vs Fernandez & LazerTron/Flair & Orton

Crockett Cup & NWA US Tag Team Title: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones/Von Erichs/All Americans vs Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds/Fernandez & Tron/Flair & Orton

Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Big Bubba Rogers vs Terry Taylor

NWA United States Heavyweight Title: The Barbarian vs Ivan Koloff ©

Jushin Liger vs Johnny Ace

What was the best Match of the Opening Round? I'll go with Flair/Orton vs Fernandez/Lazer. Dusty and Bock's bad chemistry brings it down.

Who will win the Crockett Cup and NWA US Tag Titles? The Von Erichs

Danish Superhero · September 24, 2013

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Memphis Mafia vs The Fabulous Ones

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Von Erichs vs The All Americans

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs The Fabulous Freebirds

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Memphis Mafia vs Von Erichs

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Rhodes & Bockwinkel vs Fernandez & LazerTron

Crockett Cup & NWA US Tag Team Title: Von Erichs vs Rhodes & Bockwinkel

Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Big Bubba Rogers vs Terry Taylor

NWA United States Heavyweight Title: The Barbarian vs Ivan Koloff ©

Jushin Liger vs Johnny Ace

What was the best Match of the Opening Round? The Von Erichs vs The All Americans

Who will win the Crockett Cup and NWA US Tag Titles? The Von Erichs

Dawn · September 24, 2013

The Memphis Mafia

The Von Erichs

Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel

Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Semi-Finals: The Von Erichs

Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Finals: The Von Erichs

Barry Windham

Terry Taylor

The Barbarian

Jushin Liger

Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs. Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

The Von Erichs

justtxyank · September 24, 2013

Bock is a pro's pro. I'm glad to see him get a little love.

guyver3 · September 24, 2013

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Memphis Mafia vs The Fabulous Ones

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Von Erichs vs The All Americans

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs The Fabulous Freebirds

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones vs Von Erichs/All Americans

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds vs Fernandez & LazerTron/Flair & Orton

Crockett Cup & NWA US Tag Team Title: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones/Von Erichs/All Americans vs Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds/Fernandez & Tron/Flair & Orton

Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Big Bubba Rogers vs Terry Taylor

NWA United States Heavyweight Title: The Barbarian vs Ivan Koloff ©

Jushin Liger vs Johnny Ace

What was the best Match of the Opening Round? von erichs/all americans

Who will win the Crockett Cup and NWA US Tag Titles? von erichs

The Final Countdown · September 24, 2013

Guess I'd better fill this out before you run the show in-game! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Memphis Mafia vs The Fabulous Ones

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Von Erichs vs The All Americans

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs The Fabulous Freebirds

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones vs Von Erichs/All Americans

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds vs Fernandez & LazerTron/Flair & Orton

Crockett Cup & NWA US Tag Team Title: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones/Von Erichs/All Americans vs Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds/Fernandez & Tron/Flair & Orton

Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Big Bubba Rogers vs Terry Taylor

NWA United States Heavyweight Title: The Barbarian vs Ivan Koloff ©

Jushin Liger vs Johnny Ace

What was the best Match of the Opening Round? Von Erichs vs. All Americans

Who will win the Crockett Cup and NWA US Tag Titles? Freebirds

My layout has an all-heel Semifinal match between the Freebirds and Horsemen, but going for a Von Erich/Freebird final and figuring there's no way Flair and Orton lose to the likes of LazerTron and Fernandez, it was unavoidable. The only singles match on the show I question is the US title match, because I don't see Ivan holding the belt for long, but I'm not sure Barbarian is the guy to take it off of him. Windham over Garvin seems obvious, Terry Taylor needs a quality win to get him over as a worthy Horseman, and Liger ought to make a big splash in his debut.

pyroman · September 25, 2013

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Memphis Mafia vs The Fabulous Ones

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Von Erichs vs The All Americans

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs The Fabulous Freebirds

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones vs Von Erichs/All Americans

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds vs Fernandez & LazerTron/Flair & Orton

Crockett Cup & NWA US Tag Team Title: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones/Von Erichs/All Americans vs Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds/Fernandez & Tron/Flair & Orton

Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Big Bubba Rogers vs Terry Taylor

NWA United States Heavyweight Title: The Barbarian vs Ivan Koloff ©

Jushin Liger vs Johnny Ace

What was the best Match of the Opening Round? Rhodes & Bockwinkel vs The Freebirds

Who will win the Crockett Cup and NWA US Tag Titles? Memphis Mafia

Chuck · September 25, 2013

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Memphis Mafia vs The Fabulous Ones

I'm a HUGE Fabulous Ones mark but to me logical 80s booking says Memphis heels advance to fall to Von Erich's later in tournament

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Von Erichs vs The All Americans

The feud between the All Americans starts to boil

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs The Fabulous Freebirds

It's the Freebirds... No offense to Bock or Dusty

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

I just like Flair better. Manny Fernandez is a prick

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones vs Von Erichs/All Americans

Heroes over villians

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds vs Fernandez & LazerTron/Flair & Orton

One odd heel vs heel match up

Crockett Cup & NWA US Tag Team Title: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones/Von Erichs/All Americans vs Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds/Fernandez & Tron/Flair & Orton

I'm from Texas. I don't bet against the Von Erichs... ever... Ever.

Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Big Bubba Rogers vs Terry Taylor

NWA United States Heavyweight Title: The Barbarian vs Ivan Koloff ©

Jushin Liger vs Johnny Ace

What was the best Match of the Opening Round? Mafia vs. Fabulous Ones... Keirn, Lane and Gilbert in the same match?? $$$

Who will win the Crockett Cup and NWA US Tag Titles? Von Erichs

Cyclops · September 25, 2013

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Memphis Mafia vs The Fabulous Ones

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Von Erichs vs The All Americans

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs The Fabulous Freebirds

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones vs Von Erichs/All Americans

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds vs Fernandez & LazerTron/Flair & Orton

Crockett Cup & NWA US Tag Team Title: Memphis Mafia/Fabulous Ones/Von Erichs/All Americans vs Rhodes & Bockwinkel/Freebirds/Fernandez & Tron/Flair & Orton

Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Big Bubba Rogers vs Terry Taylor

Jushin Liger vs Johnny Ace

What was the best Match of the Opening Round? Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Who will win the Crockett Cup and NWA US Tag Titles? Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Zergon · September 25, 2013

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Memphis Mafia vs The Fabulous Ones

Not much idea here but since I had face team advance on the other one, I pick a heel team here.

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Von Erichs vs The All Americans

All Americans haven´t been on a same page lately and that will continue here.

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs The Fabulous Freebirds

I don´t see your top two faces getting into this tournament and then just lose in the first round.

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

Horsemen goes forward here in order to face Dusty and Nick at the next round, I doubt you want to put Dusty and Nick in the finals after that bad chemistry note they got.

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Memphis Mafia vs Von Erichs

They are higher on the ladders plus I have heel team advance from other Semi final match so faces need to advance on this one.

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Rhodes & Bockwinkel vs Flair & Orton

Interferences will decide this match to Horsemen´s favor.

Crockett Cup & NWA US Tag Team Title: Von Erichs vs Flair & Orton

Dusty and Nick will return the favor here and cost Flair & Orton this one. Besides, I think that a real tag team should win this one espesially since there are tag titles on the line.

Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Ok, first of all, I have to admit that this timeline is well before I started watching wrestling so I have very little idea about who is good in this era and it shows here since I don´t know much about either one of these guys even though they clearly are big names. Right, now that I covered my back, I guess I can make a boneheaded pick and that´s what I´m likely doing here as I go for upset and have Garvin go over. Why? Simply because your main event is heel heavy and could use another face and my very limited knowledge says that Garvin looks like the best option plus Barry ahs Horsemen to back him up so he can take a tough loss or two as long as he wins his next few matches.

Big Bubba Rogers vs Terry Taylor

I agree with The Final Countdown on Terry needing the win here in order to establish himself.

No idea so I just go with current champion.

Jushin Liger vs Johnny Ace

Going with the guy I know.

What was the best Match of the Opening Round? Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr

Who will win the Crockett Cup and NWA US Tag Titles? Von Erichs

BHK1978 · September 25, 2013

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Memphis Mafia vs The Fabulous Ones

This is a tough call because I was a huge fan of Eddie Gilbert and Stan Lane but I dislike both of their partners on their respective teams. I always felt that Idol was a little bland or at least he was when I used to watch Memphis wrestling.

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: The Von Erichs vs The All Americans

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs The

Fabulous Freebirds

As much as I like the Freebirds, I highly doubt they can or will beat a team that has a former NWA World Champion and a former AWA World Champion on it.

Crockett Cup: Quarter Final: Manny Fernandez & LazerTron vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.

I would be very shocked if LazerTron picked up the win here.

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Memphis Mafia vs Von Erichs

Crockett Cup: Semi Final: Rhodes & Bockwinkel vs Flair & Orton

Crockett Cup & NWA US Tag Team Title:Von Erichs vs Flair & Orton

I see very little point in giving the US Tag Titles to Flair so the Von Erichs should walk away with the gold here.

Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

I see zero upside in allowing Ron Garvin to pick up the win here, he is just too old.

Big Bubba Rogers vs Terry Taylor

There are better people than the Barbarian on your roster to have hold the US Title. Might as well allow Uncle Ivan to keep it a little longer.

Jushin Liger vs Johnny Ace

Please Johnny Ace as not shot of winning here.

What was the best Match of the Opening Round? Rhodes & Bockwinkel vs The Freebirds

Who will win the Crockett Cup and NWA US Tag Titles? Von Erichs

Ritchardo · September 28, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In Pre-Show bouts Steve Keirn defeated Italian Stallion in 6.45 (D) and The Memphis Mafia defeated The New Breed in 11:03©</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/FridayNightShowdown.jpg April 29th, 1988 From the Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, North Carolina Attendance: 7,773 Announce Team: Bob Caudle, Tony Schiavone and Magnum T.A. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobCaudle.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TonySchiavone.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MagnumTA.jpg </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Manny Fernandez vs. Ron Simmons http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MannyFernandez.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RonSimmons.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LexLuger.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JJDillon22.jpg Something of a grudge match following on from last week’s show, Ron Simmons is out for revenge for what he felt to be a cheap shot. The Raging Bull though didn’t get his nickname for nothing and he gave as good as he got from the former NFL defensive guard. Simmons though proved to have a little too much in his locker for Fernandez and a chaotic brawl came to an end following a Dominator from Simmons. Winner: Ron Simmons with a Dominator in 11:54 Grade: C</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MannyFernandez.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RonSimmons.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LexLuger.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JJDillon22.jpg After the match Simmons looks to continue beating down on Fernandez but Luger pulls him off. Simmons retaliates by shoving Luger away from him before walking out of the ring shaking his head in disgust. Grade: D+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JushinLiger.jpg A short but exciting video plays highlighting the skills of Jushin Liger before promising his arrival at the Crockett Cup. Grade: D-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/StanLane.jpg Important announcement on behalf of the NWA board – as part of the 30 day title defence rule, Ric Flair will be forced to defend his title tonight! His opponent – from the Fabulous Ones – Stan Lane! Grade: B-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Crockett Cup Qualifying Match The Von Erichs vs. Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KerryvonErich.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KevinVonErich.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BlackBart.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobbyJaggers.jpg The final place in the Crockett Cup Finals was up for grabs in this clash. Jaggers & Bart used every dirty tactic in the book in an attempt to get the upper hand over the Von Erich boys, but truth be told they never really stood a chance. As often as they’d tagged together they couldn’t compete with the Von Erich boys almost telepathy in knowing exactly where the other was going to be. Almost inevitably though things weren’t going to be that easy... With Jaggers deep in trouble he was given a reprieve... http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MichaelHayes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryGordy.jpg ...thanks to the appearance at ringside of The Fabulous Feebirds! Arguing with Kevin on the apron, the distraction allowed Jaggers to tag back out to Black Bart who crept slowly up on Kerry Von Erich while he called for Hayes and Gordy to get out of there... Bart placed a thick hand on Von Erich’s shoulder looking to spin him round... only for Kerry to duck underneath the clothesline and slap on an Iron Claw leaving Bart no option but to quit much to the disgust of the Freebirds! Winner: Kerry Von Erich with an Iron Claw on Black Bart in 13:24 Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RonGarvin.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DavidCrockett.jpg Backstage Ron Garvin is gloating to David Crockett about Barry Windham’s loss and challenges him to a match at the Crockett Cup to settle things once and for all. Garvin: "Thing is Barry, I always felt like I was carrying you... and you always felt like you were carrying me... funny thing is that I can still do my own talking in the ring and don’t need a gang to help me out. If you’re man enough then I’ll see you in the ring on Saturday night. If you’ve got the guts, bring it!" Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MagnumTA.jpg Magnum T.A. interviews Bob Orton Jr. Orton: First up Magnum... I just want to apologise to you for my behaviour last week... I shouldn’t have spoken to you the way I did – my papa never brought me up that way and I went too far. But Dusty Rhodes, you have no right to speak about me the way you did neither. How dare you question me? My generosity is the only reason you’re not sharing crutches with this retard... Sorry... sorry... this poor, poor man... Magnum: "Bob... this is your last warning... if you speak to me like that again I’ll..." "Orton: You’ll WHAT exactly? What are you gonna do Terry? Huh? What are you gonna do to me? If you don’t shut your mouth right now then I’ll take that crutch and I’ll ram it so far up your ass it’ll straighten your spine back out" Magnum flares up – a look of intense fury in his eyes.... but once again he decides against reacting... Orton: "Yeah that’s right, you shut your mouth and Dusty Rhodes I hope you’re watching because your buddy’s got the right idea – shut your mouth before it gets you in any more trouble." Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BigBubbaRogers.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpg Match Announcement for Crockett Cup: Big Bubba Rogers challenges Terry Taylor. Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/PaulJones.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TheBarbarian.jpg Paul Jones invites the Barbarian out to the ring to come to an arrangement... Jones: "Barbarian... you and I go back a long way. Mistakes were made on both sides and I said some things that I wish I could take back... what I’d ask is that you be the bigger man and come out here to face me like the man I know you are... we can put this mistake behind us and I promise you I can get you a WORLD title shot in the next few weeks if you’ll only trust me." The Barbarian makes his way out from the back but even a fool could see he wasn’t buying a word of what Jones was selling... and he was right not to... http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/VladimirPetrov.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TheWarlord.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TejoKhan.jpg ...as he was quickly attacked by Teijo Khan, Vladimir Petrov & The Warlord... but it was no use! The Barbarian proved to be just too strong! With an almighty roar, The Barbarian was soon knocking heads together and beat back all three men... http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/IvanKoloff.jpg unfortunately he was so busy with this three that he didn’t see Ivan Koloff sneaking up behind him. The crafty Russian jumped him and sent The Barbarian to the floor, Koloff’s three cohorts soon regained their composure, beating down on their former stablemate while Jones promises that this is only the beginning over the house microphone. Grade: C-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Mike Graham vs. Kevin Sullivan http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MikeGraham.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KevinSullivan.jpg Two veterans of the game, Kevin Sullivan was the clear favourite going into this bout and proved that the bookmakers hadn’t gotten it wrong! The little offence that Graham managed to get in had little effect on Sullivan – who openly laughed every time he took a blow. This threw Graham completely off his game and the rapier like speed he applied his Golden Spike on Graham took both the crowd and his opponent by surprise. A clinical victory for the Madman of the NWA. Winner: Kevin Sullivan with a Golden Spike in 9:11 Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/StanLane.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/SteveKeirn.jpg Dusty Rhodes is in the back with Stan Lane and Steve Keirn – promises that Orton and the rest of the Horsemen won’t be a factor tonight. Grade: B-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NickBockwinkel.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Precious.jpg Nick Bockwinkel is with Precious and responds to Ric Flair Bockwinkel: "Ric Flair... the champion of the world... and proof that all the money in the world doesn’t buy you class! Just a few short weeks ago you took offence to an innocent comment I made. I told the truth Ric. I know it. You know it. The entire world knows it. I told the world that I could’ve been NWA World Champion if I’d pressed an unfair advantage... if I acted without class... but I’m not like that Ric... I’m not YOU. I’m better than you and even at the age of 53 I’ve still got enough class and enough skill to take you back to school. "So whether it’s at the Crockett Cup or if it’s a one on one match somewhere down the line – you’ve got my attention Ric Flair, you’ve reminded me what it takes to be a champion nowadays... and son... you’ve made the biggest mistake of your life." Grade: B+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">NWA World Heavyweight Title Stan Lane vs Ric Flair © http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/StanLane.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpg Clearly unhappy at being forced to defend his title at short notice, Ric Flair was in surly mood this evening - refusing point blank an offer to address the crowd before the bout. Looking to finish things early, Flair quickly began an assault on Lane that didn't ease up for the duration of this fascinating bout. Although few in the crowd really believed that Lane would walk away as the new NWA champion, it was a testament to his abilities that by the end, the crowd were engaged in every near fall (of which there were many!). Despite the number of people out to get both men, there was no outside influence to the end of this match... the Dirtiest Player in the Game doesn't need anyone to do his dirty work for him... all he had to do was wait until the referee was checking on Lane while Flair had his figure four locked in and grab the ropes for extra leverage... missing this decisive factor, referee Teddy Long calls for the bell after accepting Lane's withdrawl. Winner: Ric Flair with a Figure-Four Leglock at 22:18 Grade: B+</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall Show Grade: B TBS TV Rating: 4.32</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Backstage Notes - None</div></blockquote>

Ritchardo · September 28, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/CrockettCup.jpg April 30th, 1988 From the Richmond Theater, Richmond, Virginia Attendance: 15,000 (SELL OUT) Announce Team: Bob Caudle, Tony Schiavone and Magnum T.A. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobCaudle.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TonySchiavone.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MagnumTA.jpg </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Crockett Cup: Quarter Final Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs. The Fabulous Freebirds http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NickBockwinkel.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MichaelHayes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryGordy.jpg The opening match of the night (and one that many suspected just might steal the show) saw Dusty Rhodes and Nick Bockwinkel combine to take on the notorious Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy. Although in singles competition the two former World Champions would be expected to have the edge in the tag ranks, the Freebirds have worked together so often that they seem to know where the other is going to be as a matter of instinct. More of a power based brawl than a technical masterclass, the two teams lit up the early going in this tournament and it was clear to the audience that no matter what happened we were about to lose real contenders for the title. In a twist of irony, the finish came as a result of the Freebirds’ own attempt to pervert the course of justice. Taking the time to unhook the turnbuckle while Hayes was brawling with Bockwinkel in mid-ring, Gordy had been aware of the advantage when irish-whipping Rgidesinto the corner later in the bout. As expected the turnbuckle cover gave way, looking to drive Dusty’s head into the exposed steel, Gordy was caught with an elbow to the chest that allowed Dusty to do the driving! Gordy smashed head first into the turnbuckle and flew backwards into the middle of the ring out cold. Before Hayes could react, Dusty had hit him with an elbow to the head that felled him from the apron. Dusty dropped a Bionic Elbow on Gordy to pick up the pinfall and progress to the Semi-Finals! Winners: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel with a Bionic Elbow on Gordy at 15:46 Grade: B-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BarryWindham.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/OleAnderson.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DavidCrockett.jpg Ric Flair and the rest of the Horsemen are standing by with David Crockett: Flair: “Tonight, the world will see for itself what we already know – world domination starts here Jack! The greatest collection of wrestlers this sport has ever seen on the same page, working for the same goal and that’s to promote the interests of the Four Horsemen. The Dirtiest Player in the Game and the Cowboy are gonna walk out of here the US Tag Team Champions… it just sounds… RIGHT! Barry Windham is gonna show Ron Garvin what happens when you interfere in the business of the Four Horsemen and Terry Taylor is gonna prove to Big Bubba Rogers and the rest of the world that the best thing you can do when it comes to us is to you shut your mouth and hope we don’t take what’s yours for our own. Dusty Rhodes, Nick Bockwinkel and the rest of you should do the smart thing… walk away while you still can… WOOOOOOOOO!” Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Crockett Cup: Quarter Final LazerTron & Manny Fernandez vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LazerTron.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MannyFernandez.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpg The surprise outfit of the Crockett Cup – the makeshift team of Fernandez & LazerTron had already dispatched of the NWA World Tag Team champions but found themselves overwhelmed by the Dirtiest Player in the Game and the new Enforcer of the Four Horsemen. For all the Horsemen’s superiority, it still took a lot of effort to finally put their opponents away. LazerTron in particularly was hard to keep down and he utilised his superior speed to great effect – the only issue was that although he was able to jump quickly around the ring, his offence didn’t have much impact on Orton who brushed off his attacks and continued his own pounding. The finish came after Flair had expertly cut Fernandez off from his own corner and Fernandez had little option but to quit from the Figure Four. Winners: Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr. with a Figure Four on Fernandez at 12:02 Grade: B--</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MrT.jpg The cameras pick out a famous face sitting at ringside! A-Team star Mr. T. is in the house. T. sees the camera but refuses to smile or wave, instead scowling while the man next to him attempts to engage him in conversation again. Grade: B-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Crockett Cup: Quarter Final The Von Erichs vs The All Americans http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KerryvonErich.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KevinVonErich.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LexLuger.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RonSimmons.jpg Before the tournament started, the NWA staff had conducted a poll of fans entering the building and the overwhelming majority of commentators felt that not only would the Von Erichs win their opening match but that they would go on to win the entire tournament. Factoring in that Simmons and Luger have not been on the same page recently, this looked to be one of the easier bouts to predict on the card. Things didn’t exactly start according to plan, however, the superior strength of the All Americans proving difficult for Kevin and Kerry to deal with. Able to brawl with the best of them though, the Von Erichs found a way back into the match and thanks to a discus punch from Kerry on Luger, looked to have the bout won… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MichaelHayes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryGordy.jpg When the Fabulous Freebirds re-appeared at ringside! Capitalising on the distraction, Simmons entered the ring and performed a running tackle on Kerry that caught him off balance and smashed him into the turnbuckle – Kevin was pulled from the apron by Hayes who began brawling with him and Gordy while Luger slowly crawled on top of Kerry to pick up the shock victory! Winners: The All Americans with a Running Tackle on Kerry Von Erich at 13:58 Grade: B-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KerryvonErich.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KevinVonErich.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MichaelHayes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryGordy.jpg The match might be over but the fight isn’t! The All Americans stand aside and don’t get involved while the two pairs of hated rivals continue to brawl around the ringside area, only clearing out when the participants in the next match begin to head down to the ring! Grade: C-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Crockett Cup: Quarter Final The Fabulous Ones vs The Memphis Mafia http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/StanLane.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/SteveKeirn.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/AustinIdol.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/EddieGilbert.jpg A competitive rivalry that has threatened to turn personal over the past few weeks finally exploded in this final Quarter Final match-up. Eddie Gilbert looked to continue his personal winning ways in this match-up with a dogged and determined ‘over-enthusiasm’ that received three verbal admonishments from referee Earl Hebner. Despite bringing the fire though, the Memphis Mafia just couldn’t seem to put the Fabulous Ones away and when Steve Keirn escaped from Austin Idol’s sleeper hold and made his hot tag to Stan Lane, business picked up – slinging Idol into the ropes and following up with a sidewalk slam and a snap elbow. Idol though wasn’t about to be put down so quickly and battled back himself – the kick to the gut from Lane caught him off-guard and he had no idea that he’d made a blind tag to Steve Keirn at the same time – the Inverted DDT that drove his head into the canvas put the exclamation mark on the end of this bout. Winners: The Fabulous Ones with an Inverted DDT on Austin Idol at 20:49 Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger vs Johnny Ace http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JushinLiger.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JohnnyAce.jpg The crowd had scarcely recovered from the opening round of the Crockett Cup when they were treated to something unlike anything that had seen here in a long, long time… if ever! With his red face mask and flowing black hair – Liger looked more like a superhero than a wrestler and with an exciting aerial offence, the crowd quickly got behind the young stranger. Truth be told Johnny Ace never had a chance here – he couldn’t get close enough to inflict damage on the newcomer and spent the majority of the bout looking around in confusion trying to spot the scarlet blur. The end of the match featured a breath taking feat of acrobatics – the crowd audibly gasped as Liger hit Ace with a shooting star press. This one was all over! Winner: Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger with a Shooting Star Press at 8:45 Grade: D</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> NWA United States Heavyweight Championship The Barbarian vs Ivan Koloff © http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TheBarbarian.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/IvanKoloff.jpg The only singles title on the line tonight and it was somewhat fitting that it was being defended by a man who is also a tag team champion! Ivan Koloff took great exception to what he saw as The Barbarian’s betrayal of Paul Jones and has made no bones about the fact he’d love to drive him out of the NWA. The Barbarian is a much harder man to read in terms of motivation what we know for sure is that both men like to fight and this proved to be the case again in this clash. A stark contrast to what went before this was your basic slugfest that showcased both men’s savage and brutal sides. Although superior in strength, The Barbarian was no mental match for his veteran opponent, the ruthlessly efficient Koloff using the ropes for extra leverage to win the decisive pinfall after a hellacious DDT. Winner: Ivan Koloff with a DDT at 12:09 to retain the NWA US Heavyweight Title Grade: C</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NickBockwinkel.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LexLuger.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RonSimmons.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/StanLane.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/SteveKeirn.jpg A hastily put together video reminds us of the four teams left in this year’s Crockett Cup Tournament and the prizes at stake. Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NickBockwinkel.jpg It’s time for our massive Semi Final clash featuring four of the biggest singles stars in the NWA today. The fans are on their feet in anticipation and everyone is craning their necks to catch a glimpse of Dusty Rhodes and Nick Bockwinkel.... ...and then it happened. With a sudden surge four men had leaped over the barricades and into the entranceway… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RickSteiner.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/ScottSteiner2.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Haku2.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Tama.jpg … security simply stood off and before anyone could tell what was happening Dusty Rhodes had been swamped by the four invaders. Kicking and punching for all he was worth, the four men were too much for him. His tag partner began to come to his aid but was blindsided when… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Vader1.jpg A fifth man leaped over the barrier and ran straight at Bockwinkel from the side on! Catching him off his feet, the giant rammed Bockwinkel’s head into the steel barrier and continued beating down on him. All of this seemed to happen in a split second, time stood still as the cries for help came over the announcers headsets – from out of the back sprints... http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BarryWindham.jpg ...Barry Windham and he runs straight into a right hand from the biggest Islander that sends him flying into the air. More people are flowing out of the back now as we briefly cut to a test card promising that the NWA will return shortly after these technical difficulties. Grade: B+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RonGarvin.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BarryWindham.jpg After a minute or so with no picture (although the audio was not cut from the feed and a voice that sounded like Ole Anderson could be heard telling someone to ‘move their segment forward’) we’re suddenly back in the ring and Barry Windham is standing by waiting for his opponent. A shaken looking Ron Garvin enters the ring and without much posturing the two begin to lock-up and get the show back on the road. All is not well in the ring, however, and it’s clear for even casual observers to see that Barry Windham is clearly nursing an injury. Garvin, showing a killer instinct, hones in on Windham’s weaknesses much to his former partner’s fury. After only six minutes of action – Windham bails out of the ring and throws his arms up in disgust. Windham slowly trudges to the back while referee Teddy Long counts the 10. Winner: Ron Garvin by Countout at 6:45 Grade: C-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Precious.jpg Precious stands by with a microphone awkwardly as Dusty Rhodes makes an announcement: Rhodes: "It is my duty, to tell y’all that after an unforseen incident my very good friend Nick Bockwinkel will be unable to compete for the remainder of this here evenin’. I have been given permission by interim President Jim Crockett himself to obtain another partna and am proud to introduce you to a boy with somethin’ to prove against these Horsemen – ladies and gentlemen: Kendall Windham!" http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KendallWindham.jpg Kendall Windham appears in his street clothes and shakes hands with the American Dream while the announce team inform us that we’ll be able to see Kendall and The Dream take on The Nature Boy and Bob Orton Jr ‘shortly’. Grade: C</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Big Bubba Rogers vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BigBubbaRogers.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpg Slowly making his way down to the aisle in a Ric Flair style robe with ‘Mr. Fantastic’ emblazoned on the back, Terry Taylor did nothing to try and ingratiate himself to the Richmond audience. And as a result Big Bubba Rogers was a firm crowd favourite when the two finally locked up. Although only associated with Flair for a few weeks, it was clear that his mentorship was already having an impact as Taylor used every stalling and cheap tactic in the book with regular thumbs to the eye and crying off whenever Rogers got his momentum up. Wearing his larger opponent down, Taylor used his superior speed and agility to throw Rogers off balance and much to the crowd’s disappointment it was Taylor who took the victory after a figure four in the centre of the ring left Rogers nowhere to go but out. Winner: Terry Taylor with a Figure Four at 17.28 Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpg After the match, Terry Taylor grabs a microphone from the announce desk and returns to the ring. Taylor: “What you people just saw tonight was only the beginning… I am the future of this wrestling business whether you like it or not! And if I were you I’d get with the programme because Mr. Fantastic is here to stay and my day is coming. What’s more it’s coming sooner than you think because LazerTron, if you’re man enough I want to see you in that ring next week at Friday Night Showdown, I want to see if you’re all you’re cracked up to be. I’ve beaten the biggest and now I’m going to show you that I AM the best. I deserve to be the NWA World Television Champion and next week that’s exactly what I’m going to be.” Grade: C-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> Crockett Cup: Semi-Final The Fabulous Ones vs The All Americans http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/StanLane.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/SteveKeirn.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LexLuger.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RonSimmons.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JJDillon22.jpg With both teams having gone through hard fought victories earlier in the evening (and with both having one eye on potentially reaching the final), this was a much slower encounter than any of the first round matches. Once again, the All Americans had the physical advantage and once again they seemed to take great delight in overpowering their weaker opposition. The clash in styles didn’t really work in terms of creating an exciting tag team match-up but it was a still serviceable encounter with Ron Simmons carrying the majority of the workload for his team. And had he continued to do so, the result might’ve panned out differently… however, after taking a few stinging shots from Keirn, Simmons aggressively tagged out to Luger with a slap in the chest. A bemused Luger entered the ring and began arguing with Simmons while still trying to fend off the Fabulous Ones. JJ Dillon tried to restore order between his charges when Simmons snapped. Furiously re-entering the ring Simmons smashed Keirn with a running clothesline and began to furiously beatdown on him while Luger looked on shocked. The referee threatened Simmons with disqualification and when Luger tried to reason with him it seemed to be the final straw. Simmons snapped – flying at Luger with a shouldercharge that caught him off guard – the Fabulous Ones looked on in bafflement as the referee finally gave up and called for the bell while Simmons continued beating down on Luger! Winners: The Fabulous Ones by disqualification at 12.28 Grade: C</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LexLuger.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RonSimmons.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JJDillon22.jpg The match might be over but the fighting certainly isn’t! The All Americans have been showing signs of having a strained relationship for a while but the way that Simmons snapped seemed to have taken most people off guard including JJ Dillon! Dillon tries to drag Simmons off the prone Luger to no success. Simmons pays him no attention and as Dillon bends down to try once again to pull him away… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LarryCameron.jpg …he’s dealt a massive kick to the head by a complete stranger! The stranger kicks into Dillon and rolls him out of the ring before bending down and helping lift the deadweight Luger high above Simmons head before throwing him down to the canvas with an assisted Dominator! The two men laugh and high five each other when a third man jumps the barrier and enters the ring… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MrT.jpg … the crowd erupt in support as Mr. T points at both men and jaws at them. The stranger and Simmons look at each other and then both run at the Hollywood star… only to stop dead in front of him? The three men embrace and turn to bow for the crowd as they hurl abuse and disgust. Mr. T has a kick at Luger as the three men leave the ring to a cacophony of boos! Grade: C</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Crockett Cup: Semi-Final Dusty Rhodes & Kendall Windham vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KendallWindham.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpg After almost an hour of delays this much anticipated meeting finally took place. Without Nick Bockwinkel , the odds of Dusty making it to the Final appeared to have dropped dramatically… only thing is nobody told Kendall! In what was the biggest match of his career to date the younger Windham brother was intent that he wasn’t going to be the weak link against his big brother’s buddies and came exploding out of the traps. His youthful exuberance played against him though and the Dirtiest Player in the Game, showed Kendall why it was his brother and not him that was a Horseman. Tagging in Orton, the big man took an almost perverse pleasure in beating on Windham while Rhodes had to look on. When Dusty did finally tag in, Orton wasn’t for hanging around – tagging in the Nature Boy in his place. This only enraged Rhodes more and this rage allowed him to make mistakes. Had he been on top of his mental game he might’ve stopped Kendall from blind tagging himself in while Flair was crying off in the corner… Rhodes has fought Flair enough to know what that means – the inexperienced Kendall rushed over though and was caught by a Flair low blow for his trouble. A quick tag out to Orton and with little in the way of fanfare – Kendall was hoisted into the air and slammed to the canvas in a superplex to let the World Champion and Orton pick up the victory without Rhodes ever getting the satisfaction of getting his hands on the Cowboy! Winners: Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr. with a Superplex on Kendall Windham at 19:17. Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/StanLane.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/SteveKeirn.jpg Another hastily put together video reminds us of the two finalists left in this year’s Crockett Cup Tournament and that the winners will be crowned the new United States Tag Team champions. Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Crockett Cup: Final & NWA United States Tag Team Title Match The Fabulous Ones vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/StanLane.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/SteveKeirn.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpg Hot on the heels of a hard fought nearly 20 minute match, this was a real test of stamina for the NWA World Champion and his tag team partner. The Fabulous Ones were understandably fresher and they looked to take advantage and score a quick win. Those who’ve watched Ric Flair for years though know that this is much easier said than done! Stan Lane looked to learn from his mistakes in their clash on yesterday’s Showdown and took the match to Flair. Rather than brawling back, Flair regularly slowed proceedings with generous use of a thumb to the eye and rake on the back. These stalling tactics, emulated by Bob Orton, slowed the pace of the match down in the early going and eroded the Fabulous Ones’ advantage. Slowly but surely the tide shifted in favour of the Horsemen, to the point that Orton began showboating – stopping from his beating of Keirn to berate Magnum T.A. at ringside. Provoked to the point of fury, Magnum got up and headed over to the ring apron – staring up at Orton he began pointing up at him and arguing back which only provoked Orton further… It was to prove a massive mis-calculation – taking his eye off Keirn, he managed to crawl to make the tag to Stan Lane – seeing this coming, Flair entered the ring to try and cut him off… just a fraction too late… Stan Lane made the tag and exploded on the Nature Boy to a roar from the crowd… With a serious of left and rights, Flair was stunned and unable to stop the big clothesline that sent him over the top rope. Orton was still tangling with Magnum T.A. and reached over the top rope to make a grab at him… when Magnum nailed him with a solid right! The blow sent Orton reeling backwards, and he spun straight into the onrushing Lane who deftly scooped him up and smashed him with a Renegade Drop! Lane drops for the pinfall and from the outside, and outside Earl Hebner’s line of sight, Magnum T.A. lunges at and holds down Orton’s right leg! He’s unable to kick-out! 1… 2… Flair’s back in the ring and he leaps for Lane… Steve Keirn intercepts!!! 3!!! It’s all over! Winners: The Fabulous Ones with a Renegade Drop on Bob Orton Jr. at 21:44 to win the Crockett Cup and be crowned NEW United States Heavyweight Tag Team Champions! Grade: B+</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall Show Grade: B+ PPV Buy Rate: 0.39</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Backstage Notes - Bob Orton Jr was furious at losing to The Fabulous Ones. Although was pleased with being singled out for a great performance. - Austin Idol was unhappy at being pinned clean by Steve Keirn - Big Bubba Rogers was upset at losing to Terry Taylor. - Kendall Windham was delighted for the praise he received for his last minute appearance. - Dusty Rhodes was pointed out as a good example to the rest of the locker room and was pleased with the recognition. - Lex Luger has now turned face - the turn was a complete success - JJ Dillon has now turned face - the turn was a complete success</div></blockquote> The three first round B- matches: Rhodes/Bockwinkel vs Freebirds: 73 Fernandez/LazerTron vs Flair/Orton: 75 Von Erichs vs All Americans: 73 Given the unpredictable nature of the later rounds and that I knew the singles matches wouldn’t pull much, I restricted the ‘best match voting’ to the first round and it was much tighter than I expected! Of the three I was most impressed with the Von Erichs and All Americans posting their results – I might’ve thought twice about splitting them up had I got that result in first! Never mind I guess! Of course the poor chemistry between Bock and Rhodes pulled their match down a little too – so that’s some return from them! Pleased to see Kendall Windham pull a B alongside Dusty, Orton & Ric which shows just how on fire those guys are! Surprised at the match of the night going to the main event, not because I didn’t think they could do it but they’d posted the poorest QF and SF results so even accounting for having Flair & Orton in there with them, I wasn’t expecting the Fabs to pull it off when I was going through the end of show results (87 rating all in)! Delighted with the outcome of my first proper PPV and hope that even though everyone was curveballed with the Fabulous Ones taking the prize that it made enough sense to everyone what I did and why! Look out for another Wrestling Observer exclusive coming soon that will explain just what happened on that night in Richmond… <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Prediction Scores (out of 12) – Contest will run to the July PPV (Great American Bash). Thanks everyone for taking part! Beejus: 8 Guyver3 – 8 Zergon – 8 Cyclops – 7 BHK 1978 – 6 Smasher1311 – 6 Danish Superhero – 5 Pyroman – 5 Smwilliams: 5 Chuck – 4 The Final Countdown – 4 Franticloser: 3</div></blockquote>

Coop · September 28, 2013

Very well done sir. Was pleased the Fabulous Ones winning the cup. Major shocker there.

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