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

franticloser · September 28, 2013

I totally failed that one, thought you would be going for a Von Erich Freebird feud for the belts, but loved the WWF guys showing up to exact revenge.

The Final Countdown · September 28, 2013

I think Vader's due a big bonus after taking out that old fart Bockwinkel! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

The way the tournament played out threw me for a loop (but in a good way!)

Ritchardo · September 29, 2013

<div id="divContentWrapper" style="font-size:62.5%;line-height:normal;"><div style="width:950px;margin:0px auto;position:relative;"></div><div style="width: 700px; margin: 0px auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 0px 20px 20px; position: relative; overflow-y: auto; background-image: none;"> <div style="padding:0 5px;overflow:hidden;" id=""><div id=""><div style="height:18px;"></div><div style="clear: both; position: relative; padding: 5px; margin: 5px 0px; height: auto; border: 1px solid transparent;"> <div style="font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; display: block;"><div style="text-align: center;" id=""><hr style="margin:0px;" id="">Wrestling Observer Newsletter<hr style="margin:0px;" id=""> </div></div> </div></div></div></div></div> <div style="text-align:center;">Payback! http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/WWF.jpg:originalhttp://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/JCP.jpg:original</div> The big story emanating from Richmond this weekend was not the crowning of the Fabulous Ones as the new US Tag Team champions but rather the retaliation of the WWF to last month’s Wrestlemania invasion publicity stunt by JCP. As well as the Steiners, who had received the unwanted attention of the NWA stars in their initial strike, the WWF sent Islanders Haku and Tama and Leon ‘Vader’ White to exact their revenge. WWF officials are denying any official involvement and have promised an internal investigation into the matter – however, it is understood that no punishment is expected as a result of this incursion. We understand that the NWA took advantage of the situation to build anticipation for the in-ring meeting of Nick Bockwinkel & Ric Flair by using the fracas to remove Bockwinkel from the event – Bockwinkel was not injured, however Barry Windham was. The Ron Garvin/Barry Windham match became an extended angle and was dropped from its semi-main event position as a result. JCP are expected to continue their verbal assault on the WWF in retaliation but may have been dissuaded from any future attacks. Time will tell how this fascinating story develops. The National Wrestling Alliance: #1 (Overall: #2): http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JCP.jpg Jim Crockett Promotions Size:Cult Champions: NWA World Heavyweight: Ric Flair NWA United States Heavyweight: Ivan Koloff NWA World Television: LazerTron NWA World Tag Team: The Russians (Ivan Koloff & Vladimir Petrov) NWA United States Tag Team: The Fabulous Ones (Stan Lane & Steve Keirn) The Big Event: The Crockett Cup Main Event and Match of the Night: The Fabulous Ones defeated Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr. to win the Crockett Cup and the NWA United States Tag Team Titles (B+) Overall Event Grade: B+ Other News: -The NWA Florida Heavyweight Title was officially deactivated -Injuries: Barry Windham (Bruised Pectoral Muscle) -Signings: Shinya Hashimoto, Keichi Yamada, Honky Tonk Man, Larry Cameron, Blackjack Mulligan, Mr. T. #2 (Overall: #4): http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/AJPW.jpg:original All Japan Pro Wrestling Size: Cult Champions: NWA International Heavyweight: Jumbo Tsuruta NWA United National: Genichiro Tenryu PWF World Heavyweight: Yoshiaki Yatsu AJPW Junior Heavyweight: Masanobu Fuchi NWA International Tag Team: Genichiro Tenryu and Jumbo Tsuruta PWF World Tag Team: The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) AJPW All-Asia Tag Team: Ashura Hara and Riki Choshu The Big Event: Champion Carnival Main Event and Match of the Night: Jumbo Tsuruta over Genichiro Tenryu to retain the NWA International Heavyweight Title (A) Overall Event Grade: A Other News: -Departures: Barry Windham #3 (Overall: #6): http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/CMLL.jpg Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre Size: Cult Champions: NWA World Light Heavyweight: Rayo de Jalisco Jr. NWA World Middleweight: Kung Fu Mexican National Light Heavyweight: Pirata Morgan Mexican National Welterweight: El Supremo Mexican National Tag Team: Cien Caras & Mascara Ano 2000 Mexican National Trios Championship: The Kiss, Ringo Mendoza & Rayo de Jalisco Sr. The Big Event: Balls to the Wall Main Event and Match of the Night: Kung Fu over Fuerza Guerrera to retain the NWA Middleweight Title (B) Overall Event Grade: B- Other News: - CMLL signed a deal with Closed Circuit Mexico to broadcast their shows on Pay-Per-View beginning with ‘Balls to the Wall’ #4 (Overall: #13): http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/UWF_ORIG.jpg Universal Wrestling Federation Size: Regional (Mid-South) Champions: UWF Big Gold Belt: Chavo Guerrero UWF Television: The Warrior UWF Tag Team: Chavo Guerrero & Shane Douglas The Big Event: Universal Soldiers Main Event and Match of the Night: Chavo Guerrero over One Man Gang to retain the UWF Big Gold Belt (B-) Overall Event Grade: C+ Other News: - Signings: Brian Adias - Departures: Norman Smiley #5 (Overall: #14): http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/CWA2.jpg Continental Wrestling Association Size: Regional (South East) Champions: AWA Southern Heavyweight: Tommy Rich CWA/AWA International Heavyweight: Jonathan Boyd NWA Mid-America Heavyweight: Don Bass CWA/AWA International Tag Team: Don Bass & Chic Donovan AWA Southern Tag Team: Chic Donovan & Moondog Spot The Big Event: Immortality Main Event and Match of the Night: Tommy Rich & Rocky Johnson over Super Ninja & Bill Dundee © Overall Event Grade: C Other News: - Signings: Pat Tanaka (Extension) - Departures: Norman Smiley & Lord Humongous #6 (Overall: #16): http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/PNW.jpg Pacific Northwest Wrestling Size: Regional (North West) Champions: NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight: Mike Miller NWA Pacific Northwest Television: Scott Peterson NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team: Scott Peterson & Iceman King Parsons The Big Event: Civil War Main Event: Ricky Santana & American Ninja over Carly Styles & Brady Boone (D+) Match of the Night: Mike Miller over Super Ninja to retain the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight title (C-) Overall Event Grade: C- Other News: - Departures: Norman Smiley #7 (Overall: #18): http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/CCW2.jpg Continental Championship Wrestling Size: Regional (South East) Champions: NWA Southeast Continental Heavyweight: Kevin Von Erich NWA Alabama Heavyweight: Ron Fuller NWA Southeastern US Junior Heavyweight: Wendell Cooley NWA Southeast Continental Tag Team: The Headhunters (A & B) The Big Event: Battle Lines Main Event & Match of the Night: Kevin Von Erich over Wendell Cooley to win the NWA Southeast Continental Heavyweight title (C+) Overall Event Grade: C Other News: - Signings: Tom Zenk #8 (Overall: #22): http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/CSW.jpg Central States Wrestling Size: Regional (Mid West) Champions: NWA Central States Heavyweight: Bulldog Bob Brown NWA Central States Television: Tom Zenk NWA Central States Tag Team: Ken Timbs & Earthquake Ferris The Big Event: Demonology Main Event: Gary Royal & Rip Rogers over Mike Graham & Bill Dundee (C-) Match of the Night: Bulldog Bob Brown over Kevin Von Erich to retain the NWA Central States Heavyweight title (C+) Overall Event Grade: C- Other News: - None <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1928976&postcount=758" rel="external nofollow">For more information on WWF, NJPW and AWA – check out The Final Countdown’s diary here:</a> <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>I totally failed that one, thought you would be going for a Von Erich Freebird feud for the belts, but loved the WWF guys showing up to exact revenge.</div></blockquote> You weren't alone in going for the Von Erichs and it was something of a toss up for me in the end... but the Von Erichs are far from finished yet and the Freebirds could become wanted men very shortly... <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>I think Vader's due a big bonus after taking out that old fart Bockwinkel!</div></blockquote> I was so tempted to have Bockwinkel potato Vader... didn't want to ruin the reputation of one of your stars though... this time... I see him in my ring again any time soon and I'll have 'Homeboy' Rocky King beating on his ass! <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Ritchardo · September 30, 2013

In Pre-Show bouts The Von Erichs defeated Johnny Ace & The Terminator in 7:26 (D+), The Enemy defeated The New Breed in 9:02 (D) and Lex Luger defeated Jimmy Valiant in 6:31 (D-)

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May 6th, 1988

From the Springfield Civic Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Attendance: 5,000 (Sell Out)

Announce Team: Bob Caudle and Tony Schiavone

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Before the show begins we're shown some footage of an incident that happened earlier in the day. Camera footage has caught Magnum T.A. arriving in the building when he is confronted by an irrate looking Bob Orton Jr. There is no sound to the video but Orton is clearly unhappy... with nowhere else to go Magnum looks nervous... and rightly so because Orton suddenly flies at him, knocking him to the ground before following up with some vicious kicks to the stomach. Some nearby officials arrive and Orton is escorted away - never the less the message has been sent...

Grade: C+

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As Bob Caudle and Tony Schiavone continue to condemn Bob Orton Jr for his actions, the man himself makes his way down to the ring.

Orton: “You shut your mouth boys unless you want the same thing to happen to you! What you people just saw was real payback. Last Saturday, Magnum T.A. stuck his nose where it didn’t belong – he cost me the chance to become a champion around here and that’s not acceptable. So I sent a message to your fat sack of crap best buddy and the luckiest guy walking the face of this earth. That’s right Stan Lane – that was a message to you? Are you man enough to meet me in the ring tonight? How about you prove that you were good enough to put me down? Let’s see if you can pull it off when the sides are even boy.”

Grade: C+

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The remaining announce team advise us that Dusty Rhodes has accompanied Magnum T.A. to the local emergency centre and will not be in attendance tonight but that he has promised Bob Orton Jr. that he will see him next week...

Grade: B

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Tonight’s special guest commentator Nick Bockwinkel comes down the aisle and puts on his headset.

Bockwinkel: “Thank you very much for having me here, let’s get ready for a top night of wrestling.”

Grade: D

NWA World Television Title
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LazerTron vs. Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor
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A match requested by Terry Taylor at the Crockett Cup, this is a high octane clash between two up and coming workers. Although on a strong run over the past few weeks, Terry Taylor didn’t get his own way in this match with LazerTron matching Taylor move for move. Frustration clearly began to set in for Mr. Fantastic who is not used to things going someone else’s way. Taylor attempted to catch LazerTron in a reverse neckbreaker but failed to hold his man properly, LazerTron was able to slip out of the hold and caught Taylor with a Butterfly Suplex to grab the three count.

Winner: LazerTron with a Butterfly Suplex in 13:30 to retain the NWA World Television Title
Grade: C-

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Barry Windham comes face to face with Ron Garvin in the interview area backstage.

Windham: “Guess you’re feeling pretty good about yourself Ronnie? Thing is – I felt sorry for you man. I thought about all that time we spent together on the road and defending those US Tag Titles and I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t give you the punch in the mouth that you deserved so I suggest you take your win against Barry Windham, cherish it and tell your grandkids about it... when you see them tonight after the show...”

Garvin: “That’s cute Barry. The only thing I’ll be telling my grandkids, many years from now, is how this no-name forgotten footnote in the wrestling history books was too much of a chicken to stand up and face me like a man. You aren’t fit to carry my jockstrap son!”

Windham: “That was your last chance that you’ve just blown Ron. Well done. Next time I see you I won’t let-up on the beating. You get me Garvin? It’s all over – just like your career.”

Grade: C+

Rocky King vs. Kevin Sullivan
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After a period of being unusually quiet, by his standards anyway, Kevin Sullivan seems to be focusing on his in-ring performances of late and this was another routine victory for the craziest man in the company. King had virtually no offence to speak of as it was something of a blessed relief when King was given the opportunity to quit from the Tree of Woe.

Winner: Kevin Sullivan with a Tree of Woe in 5:07
Grade: D+

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Precious is standing by with Mr. T, Ron Simmons and the mysterious stranger who interfered after the All Americans’ loss to The Fabulous Ones at the Crockett Cup. We’re shown a brief video of the attack on Lex Luger before our guests are asked for their comments. It would appear that Mr. T is going to do all the talking.

Mr. T.: “Hey woman! You back right up and listen to me. Lex Luger, JJ Dillon, you just got served notice suckas! There’s a new force here in the NWA and you’re looking right at ‘em. Meet The Enemy. We’re Big. We’re Black. We’re Badass. Ron Simmons. Larry Cameron. Mr. T. You’re looking at the new dominant force around here. And I pity the fool that stands in our way. Lex Luger – you disrespected Ron Simmons and you’re gonna pay sucka!”

Grade: C+

Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger vs. Basher
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For those fans at home who didn’t pick up the Crockett Cup PPV, this was their first chance to witness Jushin Liger with their own two eyes. And it’s something they’re unlikely to forget because just like Johnny Ace before him, Basher was completely out of his depth against the Japanese high flier! Running around the ring at an electric pace, Liger was almost untouchable for Basher – a baseball slide under the legs of Basher left the tag team specialist unprepared for what was to come next – turning quickly around Liger was ready... a kick to the gut doubled Basher over, bent double Liger pulled him in towards him and.... LIGER BOMB! It’s all over!

Winner: Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger with a Liger Bomb in 5:48
Grade: D

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David Crockett catches a word with the Fabulous Freebirds before Terry Gordy’s match-up with Manny Fernandez.

Gordy: "I’m not interested in talking about Fernandez. That’ll take care of itself. What I want to talk about is poor Kerry and Kevin ha ha ha. How are you feeling boys? Did the big, bad Freebirds take away your chance of winning the belts?!"

Hayes: "Yeah, you see if we couldn’t win those belts then we don’t want you winning them either – because if there’s one thing I enjoy more than winning, it’s watching the Von Erichs LOSING! The sooner you boys pack up your things and head back to that two town Texas hole you come from the better! You’re not getting any more title shots around here again, we made sure of that! Ha ha ha!"

Crockett: “Actually... I’ve been informed by the NWA board that in light of the controversial end to their match at the Crockett Cup that the Von Erichs have been made #1 Contenders to the NWA World Tag Team Titles and that match takes place next week...”

The Fabulous Freebirds are speechless and without another word, they storm off!

Grade: C-

Manny Fernandez vs. Terry Gordy
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Clearly still worked up from the news he’d just been given, Terry Gordy took his frustrations out on the Raging Bull. If there’s one thing that Manny Fernandez enjoys though, it’s a fight! We ended up with a pier-six brawl in the middle of the ring as both men looked to put their opponent down. Gordy though had the extra motivation in the end and, perhaps inspired by Jushin Liger earlier in the night, he put the full stop to the encounter with a hellacious powerbomb.

Winner: Terry Gordy with a powerbomb in 10:20
Grade: C

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Steve Keirn is making his way through the backstage area – presumably to the locker room of his tag team partner. The new US Tag Team Champion is absorbed in where he’s going...

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and doesn’t see Austin Idol and Eddie Gilbert round the corner in front of him. The Memphis Mafia run at their rival and knock him to the ground. The two beat in to Keirn and leave him down and out as the pair head off laughing.

Grade: D

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The World Heavyweight Champion is in the ring with a microphone.

Flair: "Woooooooooooooooo!

“One week ago, you saw something that doesn’t happen very often. The Nature Boy... The Nature Boy failed... He failed to get his hands on someone who deserves the full attention of the Heavyweight Champion of the World. Some people out there win titles just like this one and it goes to their heads. They think they’re the only person in the world that counts and they ignore everyone else... well I’m not like that. Nick Bockwinkel, I recognise you as a former World Champion. I recognise you as a great competitor and I recognise that you were unable to face me in the ring last week... I don’t blame you for any of that... I do blame you though for thinking that you could match-up to me in the first place!

“Yes, I recognise that you’re a former world champion but you never held THIS belt Jack! THIS is the REAL World Heavyweight Championship. Look it up! Lou Thesz! Gene Kiniski! Dory Funk! Jack Briscoe! THIS is their belt! A lineage of the greatest wrestlers the world has ever known. Do you know what name isn’t on that list? Nick Bockwinkel’s! I don’t know who held your belt before and I don’t care. I don’t care about ANY other world title because as far as I’m concerned I’m the holder of the only title that means a damn in this business. I drive in limousines, I ride in jet planes, I steal the kisses and I don’t care who knows it!

“Nick Bockwinkel, you think you can match up to me? Then here’s your chance. In three weeks time at NWA Mayhem, me and you. One on One. In the centre of the ring – let’s see if you can finally take your place amongst the wrestling gods. Only thing standing in your way is the greatest wrestler who ever lived... WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”

Grade: B+

Stan Lane vs Bob Orton Jr.
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As threatened earlier in the night, Bob Orton Jr. is fired up for this one and takes the match to Stan Lane from the opening bell. An enthralling backwards and forwards bout, the new US Tag Team champion had his chances to win but Orton’s sheer aggression was the overriding factor in this match. With Steve Keirn having been taken out earlier it might’ve been expected that the Horsemen would take advantage of the situation but none of their associates made their way to ringside, leaving Orton to finish the job on his own. Lane though managed to turn the momentum his way and after a period of dominance looked to have the match won –after stunning Orton, Lane jumped to the top rope looking for a double axe handle, while the referee was fixing a loose turnbuckle on the other side of the ring. Before Lane could make his leap, however...

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... The Honky Tonk Man (as he was identified by the announcers) ran into the ringside area and made a beeline for Lane. Not seeing him coming, Lane was soon flying through the air, having been shoved off the top turnbuckle!

Landing in a crumpled heap, Lane was down for the count. Orton shook the cobwebs and picked up his fallen foe. Nailing him with a superplex there was no way back for Stan Lane.

Winner: Bob Orton Jr. with a Superplex at 17:09
Grade: B-

Overall Show Grade: B-

TBS TV Rating: 4.36

Backstage Notes
- A backstage fight between Black Bart and Denny Brown was narrowly averted. Bart received a stern warning and accepted that he was at fault.

Coop · September 30, 2013

What a dream match Flair and Bockwinkle would have. Still think at this time Nick could still go in the ring.

Ritchardo · September 30, 2013

What a dream match Flair and Bockwinkle would have. Still think at this time Nick could still go in the ring.

Agreed! Two of the greatest wrestlers of all time - facing off one on one. Interesting fact. When I took over JCP in this save game I had no intention of using Nick - it was just when I was doing my research of the competition that I noticed he wasn't in the AWA. This seemed to be a crying shame to me - so I picked him up to be a road agent or colour commentator when I decided to give him a run in the ring during my trial month to see how he went... and he stole the show! Bringing Bock in freed up Dusty to do something else for a while and would let me establish Bob Orton in a major feud.

It's a real life dream feud and even at that age, I agree that Bockwinkel could still go - both men had real respect for one another and I wanted to reflect that in the feud as well before they start getting too personal!

Thanks for the kind words as well by the way! Appreciated!

Dawn · September 30, 2013

Wow. With Honky joining you now, one has to wonder what happens next. I'm hooked to both diaries.

Ritchardo · October 2, 2013

In Pre-Show bouts The Honky Tonk Man defeated Rocky King by pinfall in 4:32 (D) and Barry Windham defeated The Barbarian by pinfall in 12:40 (B-)

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May 15th, 1988

From the Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida

Attendance: 8,387

Announce Team: Bob Caudle, Tony Schiavone & The Honky Tonk Man

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While Bob Orton Jr makes his way out to the ring, tonight’s guest colour commentator The Honky Tonk Man explains that this is a one shot only deal – he came to the NWA to wrestle not sit about gassing like an old woman. Bob Caudle and Tony Schiavone, sounding relieved explain that Magnum T.A. will be back next week…

Bob Orton is here to allow the Florida fans to thank him for taking out the trash two weeks ago and to promise that if Dusty Rhodes is stupid enough to show up in Daytona Beach then he’ll be sending him packing too.

Orton: "Hey fat boy! If you’re in the back then why don’t you come out here and make me do something you’re gonna regret but I’m gonna enjoy?!!"

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That’s all it took for a fired up Dusty Rhodes to come running down the aisle in his street clothes and straight into the ring. Orton looked to continue the goading on the microphone but The Dream was clearly in no mood to listen flying straight at the stunned Orton! A savage beatdown took place much to the delight of the crowd who roared on every punch from Dusty. It’s not long before a wave of backstage workers and lower card wrestlers are out to break up the fracas!

Grade: B

Manny Fernandez vs. The Warlord
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The Raging Bull was back in action against former stablemate The Warlord in our first bout of the night. Fernandez has been having his life made a living hell by former manager Paul Jones but he was strangely subdued tonight, the announcers speculate that Number One has his mind on the tag title match coming up later on. Without Jones to guide him effectively, the Warlord looked lost and for all his size and weight advantage, his brawling skills were more than matched by the powerful Fernandez – coming off the ropes he caught Warlord with a Flying Burrito to pick up the pinfall victory.

Winner: Manny Fernandez by pinfall in 8:12
Grade: D

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Mr. T. comes out with The Enemy to address the Florida crowd.

T: “Where you at Sucka?! Where you at Lex Luger? You chump? You yella chicken? Huh? You ain’t no match for my men Larry Cameron and Ron Simmons, foo’. Thought you’d have the guts to come out here and prove it though. I told you all that Ron Simmons was carrying that no good white boy and now that he’s off his back we’re on our way to the top of the NWA.”

Grade: C+

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Backstage Nick Bockwinkel is standing by with Lazer Tron.

Bockwinkel: "Ric Flair, no matter how you try to cajole or provoke me the result shall always be the same. Nick Bockwinkel has always done things HIS way and in HIS own time so if I tell you that I’m above having to lower my professional or personal standards by stepping into a ring with you then believe me, that’s the case. BUT… I will say this… I heard that you’re young protégé the so called ‘Mr. Fantastic’ Terry Taylor was running his mouth off about his loss in last week’s Television Title match… well just like the millions around the country watching Friday Night Showdown last week, I saw that Mr. Taylor just doesn’t have it.

"Is that what you’re teaching your student, Ric Flair? To complain and whine when things don’t go his way? Lazer Tron won that match fair and square Ric, you know it, I know it and deep in his heart Terry Taylor has to know that to… so I’ll tell you what Ric – you want a chance to meet me in the ring and I want the chance to show young Terrence the error of his ways… why don’t we combine the two? You and Taylor against Lazer Tron and I. I’ve spoken to Lazer Tron already and he’s promised that if Taylor can pin either one of us down to the canvas then he’ll give him a re-match at NWA Mayhem… and I’ll give you what you want. You and I: One on One."

Lazer Tron nods his head in agreement as we go back to the ringside area.

Grade: A

The New Breed vs. Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers
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Former NWA Tag Team champions Chris Champion & Sean Royal have been on something of a slump of late, failing to qualify for the Crockett Cup and watching other teams take spots that rightly should’ve been theirs. Well if they’ve been at fault before then they weren’t tonight! The New Breed were fired up and it left Jaggers and Bart all at sea, quicker than their lumbering foes The New Breed used the speed advantage to the utmost – forcing first Jaggers and later Bart on to the back foot. The finish came with a standing kick to the jaw of Jaggers from Chris Champion who dropped down to record the three count.

Winner: New Breed d. Bobby Jaggers & Black Bart by pinfall in 7:32
Grade: D+

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Ron Garvin is in the back with a message for Barry Windham

Garvin: "I’ve been thinking about what you said last week Barry and while I think it was nothing but a big ole pile of baloney how about we take away the temptation moving forward. I want to prove to the world and to you that I’ve still got what it takes to put you down and keep you down. How about we settle this once and for all at Mayhem? Me and you in the steel cage? Nowhere to run and nowhere to hide boy! See you at Mayhem!"

Grade: B-

Steve Keirn vs. Kevin Sullivan
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One half of the NWA US Tag Team champions, Steve Keirn has been on a roll since returning to the NWA two months ago. On the other hand, Kevin Sullivan has been much quieter of late. Slowly turning around his in-ring fortunes Sullivan has been racking up wins recently. Keirn, for his part, made for an uneasy wrestler furtively checking to make sure the Honky Tonk Man hadn’t moved from his place at the announcers’ table. Throughout the match Honky Tonk continually ran Keirn down but refused, when asked, to explain what his problem seemed to be with the Fabulous Ones... Keirn was right to be nervous but it shouldn’t have been of the Honky Tonk Man...

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... because from the back came Eddie Gilbert & Austin Idol and it was pretty clear what was on their collective minds! While Sullivan distracted the referee the Memphis Mafia entered the ring from behind and took Keirn out with an assisted Hotshot. The Mafia slid to the outside while Sullivan performed a double stomp on the helpless Keirn.

Winner: Kevin Sullivan d. Steve Keirn by pinfall in 8:32
Grade: C-

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Still prone on the canvas, Steve Keirn was easy prey for the Memphis Mafia who jumped back into the ring to finish what they’d started... but they got nowhere fast!

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Stan Lane pelted down to the ring and as quick as a flash had thrown a clothesline at Eddie Gilbert sending him over the top rope, Idol thought twice but decided to join his partner outside the ring before Lane forced him out. Helping Keirn back to his feet – Lane made clear and deliberate eye contact with the Honky Tonk Man who, on commentary, continued to berate the Fabulous Ones.

Grade: C+

NWA World Tag Team Titles
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The Von Erichs vs. The Russians
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Given their title shot after being unfairly eliminated from the Crockett Cup, the Von Erich brothers took the match from the get go to the champions. Unlike earlier in the night, Paul Jones was firmly invested in this clash and regularly shouted advice at an increasingly frustrated Ivan Koloff throughout the bout. Koloff’s frustrations seemed to stem from Vladimir Petrov’s inability to press home any advantage that he himself was able to build. On two occasions he caught one of the Von Erichs in the opposite corner of the ring only for the Texans to escape and make the last minute tag despite Petrov’s power and strength advantage. For the third time, Koloff isolated a Von Erich, this time Kevin, and made the tag out to Petrov while his opponent was slumped against the corner turnbuckles. Vladimir ran straight at Kevin who instinctively threw up a leg and caught the massive Russian in the head. Quick as a cat, Kevin bounced off the ropes and caught the reeling Petrov with a diving crossbody to pick up the three count and win the titles!

Winner: The Von Erich Brothers d. The Russians by Pinfall in 9:51 to WIN the NWA World Tag Team Titles
Grade: C

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While the jubiliant Von Erich brothers left the ring, Ivan Koloff can be seen arguing with Vladimir Petrov and in particular Paul Jones, Koloff throws his arms up in disgust at the pair and walks out on his own while Jones looks on.

Grade: C-

LazerTron & Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr.
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Looking less than ecstatic to be in the building tonight, the Nature Boy has been unusually quiet declining an opportunity to address the crowd before the match instead he seems focused on proving a point to Bockwinkel... either that or the veteran has gotten under his skin. Taking the matter seriously, Flair spent the entire match coaching Taylor from the outside – telling him what to do and when choosing to leave Taylor to ‘learn the hard way’. When Flair did enter the ring, business certainly picked up between him and LazerTron – the two exchanged hiptosses and chops while the crowd slowly bought into the drama. When LazerTron tagged out you could’ve heard a pin drop in the arena. The resulting lock up and big shove from Bockwinkel send Flair sprawling and, just as we’d seen in the photo from years before, Flair was on his knees begging Bockwinkel not to hit him... this time though Bockwinkel wasn’t buying it and he unloaded on the champ!

The match built up slowly with both sides getting a fair amount of offense in, at the final bell it was Flair & Taylor who were victorious when LazerTron seemed to trip over his own feet before Taylor capitalised with a patented five arm smash sent him down to the canvas and allowed Taylor to grab the pinfall victory.

Winner: Ric Flair & Terry Taylor by pinfall in 20:34
Grade: B

Overall Show Grade: B

TBS TV Rating: 4.51

Backstage Notes
- None

The Final Countdown · October 2, 2013

That should've been May 13th, not 15th.

I guess we know why the Von Erichs and Freebirds went out early in the Crockett Cup now--they'll be feuding over the WORLD titles, not the US. I'm sure that'll be more interesting than anything The Russians could have done with the belts.

I was stunned when LazerTron beat Taylor the first time around, but now I get it--you're saving it for the PPV. (If LazerTron wins again, I'll be REALLY stunned.)

Curious to see what happens with Honky.

Mattywood · October 2, 2013

You can imagine how much I marked out for you putting the NWA Tag Titles on the Von Erichs. <img alt="

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Ritchardo · October 9, 2013

In Pre-Show bouts The Honky Tonk Man defeated Tommy Angel by pinfall in 7:07 (D+) and Bob Orton won a 25 Man Battle Royal in 16:01 (C+)

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May 20th, 1988

From the UIC Pavillion, Chicago, Illinois

Attendance: 6, 959 (Sell Out!)

Announce Team: Bob Caudle, Tony Schiavone & Magnum T.A.

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A triumphant Ric Flair is being interviewed by Precious.

Ric: “Precious baby! The line for Space Mountain starts back there honey so gimmie that mic! WOOOOOOOOOOOO! Nick Bockwinkel! How does it feel?! How does it feel to be a loser! WOOOOOO! Last week you bet me that there was no way your team would lose against me and Mr. Fantastic and me and look at you now! WOOOOO! HA HA HA!

And now you have to meet ME in the ring!!! I’m going to embarrass you! I’m going to humble you!! And you know what else? When I’m done with you you’re never going to be able to walk right again! That’s right Bockwinkel! You’ll be hobbling around with a plastic hip when I’m finished with you! WOOOOOOOOOO!!!! And the best thing of all Jack is that you did this to yourself!!! I’ll see you at Mayhem alright Bockwinkel! I’ll see you there and I’m even willing to put this NWA World Title on the line just to give you something to aim for – not that you’re ever getting near it because Buddy, you ain’t half the man that the Nature Boy is! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!”

Grade: B

Ron Garvin vs. Ron Simmons
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After running his mouth last week in challenging Barry Windham, Ron Garvin finds himself in another tough test – this time against the raw power and brutality of Ron Simmons! Hollywood star Mr. T. is at ringside and can be seen intently pounding the canvas and demanding that Simmons inflicts pain on the Rugged One. Simmons is keen not to disappoint... Throughout the course of the match the announce team speculate as to what has happened to Lex Luger. Meanwhile, his former All-American tag team partner is used to man-handling his opponents but Ron Garvin is unlike anyone Simmons has fought in a long, long time! Ronnie’s famous Hands of Stone have battled out of tougher prospects than Simmons can give him…

...but the numbers game is too great and the wicked kick to the gut that sends Garvin crashing down to the ropes and hanging over the apron was all the excuse Mr. T. needed to connect with a rolled chain around his fist. Garvin is K-O’d and it’s simplicity itself for Simmons to roll him over and pick up the victory!

Winner: Ron Simmons d. Ron Gavin by pinfall in 13:29
Grade: C-

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The victorious Von Erich brothers are standing by with their newly won NWA World Tag Team Titles and David Crockett.

Kevin: "Let me tell you David, I’ve had many highlights in my career and am proud to say that I’ve served my family’s name with honour… but for me the proudest moment of that career was last week on this very show. Because that night me and my little brother Kerry made our Daddy proud when we won those NWA World Titles for the red-white and blue of USA!"

Kerry: "That’s right – I’m the luckiest guy in the world right now! I get to go out to that ring and do something that I love for all of you fans, and I get to do it alongside my big brother – that’s the greatest feeling in the world, believe me."

Kevin: "Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes – I know you weren’t happy when you heard that we’d been given our title shot – but how about I make it up to you? If you boys have still got the guts to try and settle this in the ring then why don’t you bring them to NWA Mayhem with you next month, and we’ll bring these gold belts… why don’t we see who’s still got who’s at the end of the night?!”

Grade: C

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To the strains of the Soviet Union’s anthem and draped in the sickle and hammer flag, Ivan Koloff makes his way to the ring, an air of disdain on his face

Koloff: “Americanner scum! You dare boo me?! You dare throw abuse at Ivan Koloff, mighty Russian Bear? Pah! You do not understand the wind of change blowing through the world, the wind of change that will blow down Western Imperalism and return Mighty Russian Peoples to the number one in the world… just like Ivan Koloff… I have fact for your Americans. This belt this United States of Traitors belt that is held by Russian favourite son… I holds it for longer than ANY American… Anybody… I am the GREATEST UNITED STATES CHAMPION OF ALL TIME! A RUSSIAN! THE RUSSIAN! I AM BETTER THAN ALL AMERICANNERS!!! What is more… this belt… this belt is no more… I proclaim from now that this belt shall be the NWA USSR Heavyweight Title! And I shall go on defending with honour and for glory of Mother Russia. The Russian Bear stands alone. And he challenges any American to come and try to take my glory.”

The disgusted announce team confirm that Koloff is the longest standing NWA US Title holder but that they don’t think it gives him the right to change the name of the title while Koloff makes his way back to the locker room…

Grade: D+

Jushin Liger vs Spike
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Liger has been on a fairly impressive roll since his NWA debut, and having beaten Basher of the MOD Squad two weeks ago, it’s up to Spike to provide him with a challenge tonight instead. Unfortunately, if anything, Spike was less equipped to deal with Liger’s fast paced assault than his brother had been! Liger wasted no time in dis-orientating Spike who barely landed a blow against the super energetic Japanese cruiserweight. The always impressive Liger Bomb sealed the win.

Winner: Jushin Liger d. Spike by pinfall in 6:46
Grade: D-

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An on-screen graphic informs us that owing to a 'feeling of nervousness about his personal safety' Bob Orton Jr. has left the building and will be asking the NWA board to guarantee his wellbeing before returning to the NWA!

Grade: C+

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The Honky Tonk Man is in the ring and he’s flanked by Eddie Gilbert & Austin Idol – The Memphis Mafia.

“Thank you very much you’re a beautiful audience! See what everyone wants to seems to want to know is why I, the greatest musician and wrestler to come out of Memphis Tennessee, have a problem with Stan Lane. The truth is I don’t have a problem with him… or Steve Keirn for that matter… save for one thing – they keep referring to themselves as the Fabulous Ones… we all know there’s only one Fabulous One around here and you’re looking at him! The Honky Tonk Man has his own protection now, and the Memphis Mafia are gonna be taking care of business, you better believe it!”

The threesome leave the ringside area before the next set of wrestlers can make their way out.

Grade: C-

Non-Title Match
The Fabulous Ones vs. The Terminator & Johnny Ace
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A glorified squash run out for the US tag team champions in this non-title bout saw the Fabulous Ones thoroughly dominate the unlikely duo. Stan Lane got the victory with a renegade drop on The Terminator but the most surprising thing about the match-up seemed to be the lack of The Honky Tonk Man or the Memphis Mafia making their presence known!

Winner: The Fabulous Ones d. Johnny Ace & The Terminator by pinfall in 4:49
Grade: D+

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Terry Taylor is in the back with David Crockett with a word for the reigning Television Champion.

Taylor: Ha Ha… LazerTron… you got lucky two weeks ago but guess what pal, you’re luck’s about to go crashing straight out at NWA Mayhem I want you in the ring for that Television title and I’m gonna leave you with a serious malfunction when I ram my boot straight up your ass!”

Grade: C-

The Barbarian vs. Barry Windham
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A knock-down drag ‘em out affair, The Barbarian and Barry Windham refused to give an inch to each other in this highly physical match-up. In a night dominated by hard hitting encounters, this one was no different. Despite his size advantage, The Barbarian had difficulty in man-handling the Horseman who, as well as brawling, has an added technical flair that allowed him to wear the big man down with liberal uses of headlocks and armbars. A clinical performance in the end for Windham who looked keen to prove that he was no coward before slapping a DDT on his savage foe in the middle of the ring.

Winner: Barry Windham d. The Barbarian by Pinfall in 12:51
Grade: C+

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After the match Windham grabs a microphone.

Barry Windham: "Ronnie, Ronnie, Ronnie… Never let it be said that I didn’t give you a chance. For old time’s sake I thought – let the old guy off with it. He didn’t mean anything by it… don’t give him the whupping that his mouth has earned him… but you couldn’t let it be could ya? You had to run your mouth and start writing cheques that you can’t cash. You want to meet me in a cage at Mayhem? There’s something wrong with you… but after I’m finished with you at Mayhem there’ll be more than one thing wrong with ya…"

Grade: C

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Nick Bockwinkel is standing by in the interview area, a wry smile on his face:

Bockwinkel: "Mr Flair. I’d like to congratulate yourself and your young protégé, Mr Taylor on your fine victory last week…. But Ric… do me one favour. Now that the ink has dried on that contract for next week’s Mayhem, sit back and have a think about what happened here. Think about how I offered you nothing but respect and you beat me down like a dog. Think about how I told you, I told the world, that my only regret was that I had never become NWA World Champion… now look back at that contract again… look back at how it was YOU who won the right to face ME… now have one last thought Ric Flair and ask yourself, if this was all your idea then why am I the one with nothing to lose, but everything to gain…"

Bockwinkel smiles enigmatically at the camera and raises an eyebrow...

Grade: B

Dusty Rhodes vs Vladimir Petrov
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Our main event this evening was something of a retro affair! Having spent large parts of 1987 feuding, Dusty Rhodes and Vladimir Petrov showed that there was no love lost in yet another hard hitting encounter. For the entire year it felt as if Petrov just couldn’t catch a break over The American Dream and tonight was to prove no different in the end. The confirmation from the announce team that Bob Orton Jr had left the building earlier in the day allowed the Dream to focus on the matter at hand and, unfortunately for Petrov, he bore the brunt of Dusty’s frustrations. A bionic elbow sealed the deal.

Winner: Dusty Rhodes by pinfall in 17:22
Grade: C+

Overall Show Grade: C+

TBS TV Rating: 4.29

Backstage Notes
- The Barbarian picked up a minor injury but is not expected to lose any in-ring time.

Ritchardo · October 9, 2013

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Official NWA Souvenir Program

NWA MAYHEM!

Join us for NWA MAYhem in just over one week's time! On Saturday 28th May 1988 it'll be chaos guaranteed when the top stars of the NWA clash in a series of exciting bouts!

Fan Scorecard

NWA World Heavweight Championship: Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair ©
NWA USSR Heavweight Championship: Manny Fernandez vs Ivan Koloff ©
NWA World Television Championship: LazerTron © vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor
NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Von Erichs © vs The Fabulous Freebirds
NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Memphis Mafia
'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes vs 'Cowboy' Bob Orton Jr.
Steel Cage Match: Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham
Open Challenge Match: ??? vs Kevin Sullivan
Lex Luger vs Larry Cameron
Jushin 'Thunder' Liger vs Vladimir Petrov

What was the Match of the Night?
How Many Championships Changed Hands?
Who is Kevin Sullivan's Mystery Opponent (n.b. this is a new signing)?

franticloser · October 9, 2013

NWA World Heavweight Championship: Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair ©

NWA USSR Heavweight Championship: Manny Fernandez vs Ivan Koloff ©

NWA World Television Championship: LazerTron © vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor

NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Von Erichs © vs The Fabulous Freebirds

NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Memphis Mafia

'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes vs 'Cowboy' Bob Orton Jr.

Steel Cage Match: Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Open Challenge Match: ??? vs Kevin Sullivan

Lex Luger vs Larry Cameron

Jushin 'Thunder' Liger vs Vladimir Petrov

What was the Match of the Night?Bockwinkle/Flair

How Many Championships Changed Hands?1

Who is Kevin Sullivan's Mystery Opponent (n.b. this is a new signing)? Abdullah

The Final Countdown · October 9, 2013

NWA World Heavweight Championship: Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair ©-Draw

-I see an inconclusive finish to prolong this feud.

NWA USSR Heavweight Championship: Manny Fernandez vs Ivan Koloff ©

-I still think Ivan's title reign is coming to an end soon, but I don't think Manny is the guy to do it. Looking ahead, the Great American Bash seems like a fitting place for someone to take this belt off of Ivan.

NWA World Television Championship: LazerTron © vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor

-LazerTron pulled the upset the first time, but I think his luck is about to run out. I wonder if you'll eventually ditch the LazerTron gimmick and repackage him as Hector Guerrero? (Or the Gobbledy Gooker! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />)

NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Von Erichs © vs The Fabulous Freebirds

-Probably too soon for the Von Erichs to lose them, though it COULD make for an interesting story...

NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Memphis Mafia

-I think these belts are even less likely to change than the World tag.

'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes vs 'Cowboy' Bob Orton Jr.

-Cowboy gains the early upper hand.

Steel Cage Match: Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

-I have it on good authority that the Federation won't be crashing the party this time, so Barry shouldn't have any problems. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Open Challenge Match: ??? vs Kevin Sullivan

Lex Luger vs Larry Cameron

-Lex deals with Cameron before moving on to Ron.

Jushin 'Thunder' Liger vs Vladimir Petrov

-Liger continues to roll. I'm really glad that you signed and are pushing him, because I love Liger and hated seeing him sitting there doing nothing, but just didn't think he'd fit in 80's WWF.

What was the Match of the Night? I'll go with Flair vs. Bockwinkel, but I wouldn't be shocked if Dusty and Orton grab it.

How Many Championships Changed Hands? 1

Who is Kevin Sullivan's Mystery Opponent (n.b. this is a new signing)? I'll abstain from answering this, for obvious reasons.

Cyclops · October 9, 2013

Join us for NWA MAYhem in just over one week's time! On Saturday 28th May 1988 it'll be chaos guaranteed when the top stars of the NWA clash in a series of exciting bouts!

Fan Scorecard

NWA World Heavweight Championship: Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair ©

Wooooo!

NWA USSR Heavweight Championship: Manny Fernandez vs Ivan Koloff ©

for the motherland!

NWA World Television Championship: LazerTron © vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor

NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Von Erichs © vs The Fabulous Freebirds

NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Memphis Mafia

'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes vs 'Cowboy' Bob Orton Jr.

Steel Cage Match: Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Open Challenge Match: ??? vs Kevin Sullivan

Lex Luger vs Larry Cameron

Jushin 'Thunder' Liger vs Vladimir Petrov

What was the Match of the Night? Rhodes vs Orton

How Many Championships Changed Hands? 1

Who is Kevin Sullivan's Mystery Opponent (n.b. this is a new signing)? Marty Jannetty

Beejus · October 9, 2013

NWA World Heavweight Championship: Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair ©

Seems odd to see this one on an almost "throwaway" PPV instead of at a bigger show, but that just means less chance of Flair dropping the belt.

NWA USSR Heavweight Championship: Manny Fernandez vs Ivan Koloff ©

As TFC said, I can't see Manny being the one to take the belt from Ivan. Though you do seem to be pushing him and his Burrito very much.

NWA World Television Championship: LazerTron © vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor

Again, echoing TFC. Taylor needs a big win to make sure people know why he's a Horseman, and the TV title will do that.

NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Von Erichs © vs The Fabulous Freebirds

Given they JUST won the belts, can't see them dropping them already.

NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Memphis Mafia

See above.

'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes vs 'Cowboy' Bob Orton Jr.

I'm going for a Horsemen clean sweep this month, that way it'll be sweeter when they get their comeuppance down the line.

Steel Cage Match: Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Open Challenge Match: ??? vs Kevin Sullivan

Lex Luger vs Larry Cameron

Jushin 'Thunder' Liger vs Vladimir Petrov

What was the Match of the Night? I'll go with Flair/Bock.

How Many Championships Changed Hands? 1

Who is Kevin Sullivan's Mystery Opponent (n.b. this is a new signing)? Billy Graham

pyroman · October 10, 2013

NWA World Heavweight Championship: Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair © (DQ or countout)

NWA USSR Heavweight Championship: Manny Fernandez vs Ivan Koloff ©

NWA World Television Championship: LazerTron © vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor

NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Von Erichs © vs The Fabulous Freebirds

NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Memphis Mafia

'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes vs 'Cowboy' Bob Orton Jr.

Steel Cage Match: Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Open Challenge Match: ??? vs Kevin Sullivan

Lex Luger vs Larry Cameron

Jushin 'Thunder' Liger vs Vladimir Petrov

What was the Match of the Night? Bockwinkel vs Flair

How Many Championships Changed Hands? 1

Who is Kevin Sullivan's Mystery Opponent (n.b. this is a new signing)? Junkyard Dog

Zergon · October 10, 2013

NWA World Heavweight Championship: Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair ©I think this is going to continue to next PPV and while I don´t see Nick becoming the next champ, I think he´s going to get at least one win (likely by DQ) over Flair in the progress. However, considering that it was Flair who wanted this match in the first place, I would have this end with Flair getting the win via cheating thus giving Nick a reason to want a rematch on later date.

NWA USSR Heavweight Championship: Manny Fernandez vs Ivan Koloff ©

The title was just renamed so it would be a bit pointless to have Ivan lose it here already so I would have him winning this one and next few defenses as well until some patriotic fan favorite comes and wins the title from him.

NWA World Television Championship: LazerTron © vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor

LazerTron pulled the upset once but I don´t see him being able to do it twice.

NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Von Erichs © vs The Fabulous Freebirds

They just won the titles so way too early for a title change.

NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Memphis Mafia

Not sure about this one so I play safe and go with the champs.

'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes vs 'Cowboy' Bob Orton Jr.

DQ win for Dusty.

Steel Cage Match: Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Windham is more important in the long run

Open Challenge Match: ??? vs Kevin Sullivan

I think this might be someone from WWF who has been promised bigger role in JCP so I have him taking a debut.

Lex Luger vs Larry Cameron

Doing more

Jushin 'Thunder' Liger vs Vladimir Petrov

Petrov is tougher opponent than Liger´s previous opponents were but I still see him getting the win.

What was the Match of the Night? Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair

How Many Championships Changed Hands? 1

Who is Kevin Sullivan's Mystery Opponent (n.b. this is a new signing)? Paul Orndorff

Danish Superhero · October 10, 2013

NWA World Heavweight Championship: Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair ©

NWA USSR Heavweight Championship: Manny Fernandez vs Ivan Koloff ©

NWA World Television Championship: LazerTron © vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor

NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Von Erichs © vs The Fabulous Freebirds

NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Memphis Mafia

'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes vs 'Cowboy' Bob Orton Jr.

Steel Cage Match: Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Open Challenge Match: ??? vs Kevin Sullivan

Lex Luger vs Larry Cameron

Jushin 'Thunder' Liger vs Vladimir Petrov

What was the Match of the Night? Rhodes/Orton

How Many Championships Changed Hands? 1

Who is Kevin Sullivan's Mystery Opponent (n.b. this is a new signing)? Junkyard Dog

smwilliams · October 10, 2013

NWA World Heavweight Championship: Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair ©

NWA USSR Heavweight Championship: Manny Fernandez vs Ivan Koloff ©

NWA World Television Championship: LazerTron © vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor

NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Von Erichs © vs The Fabulous Freebirds

NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Memphis Mafia

'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes vs 'Cowboy' Bob Orton Jr.

Steel Cage Match: Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Open Challenge Match: ??? vs Kevin Sullivan

Lex Luger vs Larry Cameron

Jushin 'Thunder' Liger vs Vladimir Petrov

What was the Match of the Night? Flair vs Bockwinkel

How Many Championships Changed Hands? 1

Who is Kevin Sullivan's Mystery Opponent (n.b. this is a new signing)? Junkyard Dog would be my guess as well

Coop · October 11, 2013

NWA World Heavweight Championship: Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair ©

NWA USSR Heavweight Championship: Manny Fernandez vs Ivan Koloff ©

NWA World Television Championship: LazerTron © vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor

NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Von Erichs © vs The Fabulous Freebirds

NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Memphis Mafia

'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes vs 'Cowboy' Bob Orton Jr.

Steel Cage Match: Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Open Challenge Match: ??? vs Kevin Sullivan

Lex Luger vs Larry Cameron

Jushin 'Thunder' Liger vs Vladimir Petrov

guyver3 · October 15, 2013

NWA World Heavweight Championship: Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair ©

NWA USSR Heavweight Championship: Manny Fernandez vs Ivan Koloff ©

NWA World Television Championship: LazerTron © vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor

NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Von Erichs © vs The Fabulous Freebirds

NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Memphis Mafia

'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes vs 'Cowboy' Bob Orton Jr.

Steel Cage Match: Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham

Open Challenge Match: ??? vs Kevin Sullivan

Lex Luger vs Larry Cameron

Jushin 'Thunder' Liger vs Vladimir Petrov

What was the Match of the Night? Bock Flair

How Many Championships Changed Hands? 2

Who is Kevin Sullivan's Mystery Opponent (n.b. this is a new signing)? Dynamite kid

Ritchardo · October 16, 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 Jushin Liger defeated Bobby Jaggers by pinfall in 9:27 (D-) and The Honky Tonk Man & The Memphis Mafia defeated The New Breed & Mike Graham by pinfall in 12:21 (C-) </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/FridayNightShowdown.jpg May 27th, 1988 From the Varsity Gymnasium, Boone, North Carolina Attendance: 8,000 (Sell Out!) Announce Team: Bob Caudle, Tony Schiavone & 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;">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 show begins with an irate Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr. standing by in the ring: Flair: “Listen up! Last week you heard Nick Bockwinkel try to convince the world that the match-up between us at Mayhem this Saturday night was his bright idea… Well look here pal, you’ve been running your mouth ever since you got to the NWA about how you used to be this and used to be that… “used to be” do you hear that? “Used to be…” You “used to be” a champion but now you’re nothing… you’ve found yourself in the NWA without a home… without a name that matters and I’ve given you the biggest opportunity of your LIFE so don’t you go claiming the credit! Orton: “And while we’re here… last week the NWA audience were denied my presence in their ring… and I apologise to my loyal fans but I had no choice! For the last few weeks the NWA has become an unsafe working environment for someone of my standing… I had no choice but to remove my physical service until someone, anyone could control that maniac Dusty Rhodes… I can assure you all though that my lawyers have intervened and it is now illegal for Mr Rhodes to lay a finger on me before this Saturday which mea…” 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 Orton’s diatribe is cut short by Dusty Rhodes’ music and he steps out alongside Nick Bockwinkel! The two make their way to the ring as Flair & Orton look on: Rhodes: “I got your letters Bob, ah know that the American Dream can’t be layin’ a finger on you Daddy… that’s not why ah’m out here though… y’see me and Mr Bockwinkel here… we got talkin’ last week and we thought it was a shame, a real cryin’ shame that the good folks who paid to see the Crockett Cup last month didn’t get to see their big ole semi-final match-up last month… so we’ve got a proposition for you… Bockwinkel: “Mr Rhodes is absolutely correct. Mr Flair, Mr Orton – we would like to challenge you to a test of physical strength this evening – our team versus your team in a special preview match-up of what the good people of Chicago, Illinois will be able to see at the Rosemont Horizon tomorrow night.” Flair and Orton converse amongst themselves before Flair nods and smiles. Flair: “Alright, you’re on… one thing though… given Bob’s legal situation he’s not allowed to wrestle Dusty and I don’t want to ruin my chances of being able to stretch his buddy all over the ring so I’m not wrestling Bockwinkel either… if I tag in – he tags out. Got it?! Rhodes and Bockwinkel have a quick conversation before nodding their agreement – this very special and unusual tag match is in the books! Grade: A</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;">The Jive Tones vs The Enemy http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/PezWhatley.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TigerConwayJr.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/LarryCameron.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MrT.jpg The debut TV match involving Larry Cameron sees him tag with Ron Simmons. The pair are a strong team in the physical sense of the word and with the menacing Mr. T. at ringside pounding on the apron, the Jive Tones seem both starstruck and a little out of their comfort zone. Which is a good thing because there was nothing comforting about the physical assaults being made by Cameron & Simmons on the duo! A one sided contest came to an end with an assisted Dominator from Simmons on Tiger Conway Jr. that Cameron leapt on for the pinfall. Winner: The Enemy d. The Jive Tones by pinfall in 8:30 Grade: D+ The match is finished and Shashka Whatley is helping Tiger Conway Jr. to his feet… but The Enemy aren’t done yet – under the command of Mr. T. the pair grab Whatley and deliver another assisted Dominator, sending him crashing down next to Conway Jr! With the pair defenceless, Cameron, Simmons and T. unleash a ferocious volley of kicks and punches on the downed team while the announcers call for help from the back… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LexLuger.jpg And it arrives in the form of Lex Luger! The All-American has been missing for the past few weeks and has returned to save The Jive Tones! Running into the ring he clotheslines Cameron over the top rope as Simmons and T. bail out before he can catch them – despite all of their posturing, they’re clearly not interested in getting involved physically with the worked up Luger! 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/BarryWindham.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DavidCrockett.jpg Windham: “Hey Garvin! Tomorrow night we’ll finish what we started at the Crockett Cup. I gave you a chance to walk away for good, an opportunity to let bygones be bygones and forget about the problems we’ve had but your stupid pride got in the way… well tomorrow night I’ll take your pride from you and choke you with it because you’ve got nothing and nobody else left.” Taylor: “Speaking of taking things, LazerTron I hope you’ve had some nice photographs taken with you and that Television title of yours because it’s going to be a long, long time before anyone sees you with gold again… I’m going to take that belt from you and there’s nothing you or anybody else can do to stop me because when the Four Horsemen see something they want? It becomes theirs. 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.jpg Manny Fernandez has been granted a little interview time of his own: Fernandez: “Last week Ivan Koloff, you came out here and disgraced yourself and the history of the United States title – you demanded that the name be changed to recognise you as ‘the greatest US Champ’ of all time… well there’s one thing that Americans like me can’t stand and that’s people who refuse to fit in. We worked together for a long time Ivan… for a long time we were on the same page and it sickens me to think that all that time you had such disdain for me and my people… well I’m going to take that belt from you tomorrow night and I’m going to take it back home to Texas and live like a proud American!” 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;">Kendall Windham vs. Kevin Sullivan http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KendallWindham.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KevinSullivan.jpg The latest in Kevin Sullivan’s challenge streak went the same way as all of the others Sullivan’s cocky air was clear for all to see and although Kendall Windham had been on a fairly decent run himself, Sullivan was a bridge too far for the youngster. Truth be told, Sullivan could probably have ended the match earlier but he seemed to be taking a sadistic pleasure in terrorising the younger Windham. Eventually Windham was finished off with a double stomp as Sullivan picked up the victory. Winner: Kevin Sullivan d. Kendall Windham by pinfall in 8:35 Grade: C+ Kevin Sullivan grabs a microphone post-match. “Alright here’s the thing – I’m getting sick and tired of fighting these amateurs and kids that the NWA keep throwing at me! I’m the best in the world right now and I DESERVE a shot at the NWA World Champion… so I’m laying out my open challenge for NWA Mayhem – if you beat me then you can start calling yourself the best in the world, but if I beat whoever they put up there then I want the respect that I’m due and a chance at the gold.” 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/StanLane.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/SteveKeirn.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Tara.jpg The Fabulous Ones are standing by with the delightful Tara, the NWA’s newest interviewer. Lane: “Hello Miss, it’s a pleasure to meet you and you seem to be a damn fine better newcomer around here than that piece of trash Honky Tonk Man! Last I heard you were run out of town up North because you didn’t know how to behave yourself – well some things never changed, here you are in the NWA and you’re still messing in business that you’ve no right to be near! Keirn: “That’s right Stan! We won the US Tag Titles fair and square and we went through your boys on the way to the final – they didn’t have enough to beat us then and whether you’re in their corner or not won’t make a lick of difference to us. You might think you represent Memphis, but we wrestle for all of these United States and if there’s one thing they’re all United about it’s that they can’t stand you! Lane: “If the beating you boys took in the Crockett Cup wasn’t enough for you then come right ahead and we’ll see you at Mayhem.” 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/KerryvonErich.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KevinVonErich.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryGordy.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MichaelHayes.jpg The announcers are in the middle of telling us that Lex Luger and Larry Cameron have signed a contract to meet at Mayhem when we’re told that we have urgent news from the back! The cameras are rolling and The Von Erich boys are on the ground – standing above them are the Fabulous Freebirds. We don’t get to see what happened but it’s quite clear that Terry Gordy and Michael Hayes have taken it on themselves to attack Kerry and Kevin! As they’re being dragged away Gordy can be heard shouting “We’ll see you at Mayhem boys!” 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;">Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair & Bob Orton Jr. (w/ Ole Anderson) 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/RicFlair.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/OleAnderson.jpg Our main event tonight is what was supposed to be a marquee match-up in the Crockett Cup tournament as four highly decorated wrestlers clash in an epic tag team match with some unique rules! Enforced by Bob Orton Jr’s refusal to get into physical contact with Dusty Rhodes, the special stipulation declares that if Bob Orton Jr. tags into the ring, Dusty Rhodes must tag out and for parity reasons, Nick Bockwinkel and Ric Flair have the same restriction as a pairing. Although interesting, the restriction was ultimately frustrating for the fans who were desperate to see Bockwinkel & Flair hook-up as well as Orton & Rhodes get physical… it was not to be though – instead we got over 30 minutes of tag team action with Rhodes and Flair’s interactions in particular getting the crowd pumped! Perhaps it was the odd rules or the lack of cohesive chemistry between Dusty & Bockwinkel but the match did not deliver like it might have been expected to. The match ended in chaos when, after getting the better of Dusty in an exchange, Flair tagged in Bob Orton Jr. Rather than waiting for Dusty to tag out to Bockwinkel, Orton attacked Rhodes! Beating him down to the canvas the referee called for the bell, Orton having broken his own rule! Orton was dragged off Rhodes while Flair and Bockwinkel stared each other out from the other side of the ring… Tony Schiavone is convinced that this Saturday at Mayhem just might be the biggest in the history of our sport! Winner: Dusty Rhodes & Nick Bockwinkel by disqualification in 31:29 Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall Show Grade: B- TBS TV Rating: 4.23</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 · October 17, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NWASC-1.jpg May 28th, 1988 From the Rosemont Horizon, Chicago, Illinois Attendance: 18,197 (Sell Out!) Announce Team: David Crockett, Tony Schiavone & Magnum T.A. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DavidCrockett.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;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TonySchiavone.jpg The show opens with a sombre Tony Schiavone in the ring – a microphone in hand. Schiavone: “Ladies and Gentlemen, before the show begins tonight I’ve been asked to address you all with some bad news. Last night, the voice of Starrcade – the voice of the NWA… and my friend and mentor Mr Bob Caudle passed away from natural causes. The NWA board thought long and hard about whether to continue this evening’s show but after consulting the staff and the wrestlers themselves, we decided that… this is what Bob would want – he lived to call wrestling and we’re going to have a show to remember in his honour! ” Tony leaves the ring as a hastily put together video of Bob Caudle plays in the arena 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 World Tag Team Championship The Von Erichs © vs. The Fabulous Freebirds 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/MichaelHayes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryGordy.jpg The deflated mood of the crowd following the passing of Mr. Caudle although palpable was quickly dispensed with thanks to the efforts of our opening acts. Two teams that know each other intimately well, The Freebirds and The Von Erichs worked hard to get the crowd involved and succeeded in spades with this slowly built tag classic which did wonders to re-establish the NWA World Tag Team titles after a less than illustrious 12 months. Both teams, although fighting over something very personal, are clearly interested in the tag team belts too – the Von Erichs are proud to be champions while the Freebirds are determined that the Von Erichs shouldn’t be proud of anything! Despite the brutality of their opponents, the Von Erichs refused to give any quarter to their opponents and we were treated to a vicious and hard hitting match-up that either team could realistically have won. Victory was snatched from the jaws of defeat when Kerry was trapped with his head between Gordy’s legs. Preparing him for what would’ve been the killer powerbomb, Gordy made the mistake of pausing to showboat for the crowd. Seizing the opportunity, Kevin ran the length of the apron and clotheslined Gordy before rushing head first into Hayes and dragging him to the floor. Meanwhile, while Gordy dropped back to the canvas, Kerry instinctively held on to the big man’s legs and swung through into a cradle pin. Teddy Long was in position for the 1-2-3! Winners: The Von Erichs by pinfall in 22:25 to retain the NWA World Tag Team Championship 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;">Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger vs Vladimir Petrov (w/ Paul Jones) 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/VladimirPetrov.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/PaulJones.jpg With an impressive 100% winning streak since joining the NWA last month, Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger has dazzled audiences with his blistering offence and high energy. Petrov though proved to be something a little different. While he was as slow and sluggish compared to Liger as the rest of his foes to date, there seemed to be a much higher risk that if he caught him, Petrov would make the Japanese cruiserweight pay the penalty! However, although he came close a few times, Petrov failed to connect with the power moves required to slow Liger down properly, an attempted chokeslam from Petrov failed when Liger slipped around the back and connected with a standing drop kick that sent the massive Russian careering into the turnbuckle before bouncing back out and into the middle of the ring facing up at the lights. Quick as a cat, Liger leaps on to the top turnbuckle and unleashes a Shooting Star Press to pick up the three count and his most impressive victory to date! Winner: Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger by pinfall in 9:20 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 World Television Championship LazerTron © vs Mr. Fantastic Terry Taylor (w/ Ole Anderson) 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/TerryTaylor.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/OleAnderson.jpg Mr. Fantastic makes his way to the ring a look of supreme confidence in his eyes, anyone looking at him would be forgiven for thinking that HE was the NWA World Television champion judging by his demeanour! Despite LazerTron’s victory a few weeks ago most experts believed that this one was Taylor’s to lose and despite the arrogance displayed by Taylor, his confident claims to be a ‘true’ Horseman would be borne out against the TV champ. LazerTron though, clearly hasn’t been reading the script and came at Taylor with a fervour and determination that threw Mr Fantastic for a loop. The early going went the way of the man from the future and the crowd were deeply behind him. Taylor though showed remarkable composure and brought the match back under his control, slowly but surely – demonstrating exceptional ring presence, he countered an attempted flying head scissors from LazerTron and turned it into a mini powerbomb before pulling back and delivering a variation of the Five Arm smash to his fallen opponent. Three seconds later we had a new TV Champion! Winner: Terry Taylor by pinfall in 13:47 to WIN the NWA World Television Championship Grade: C After the match, Taylor grabs the belt greedily from the referee’s hands and with LazerTron slowly trying to come back to his senses, Taylor stands over him, holding the belt aloft before dropping to his knees and clutching the belt to his chest while the unimpressed crowd look on! 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;">Lex Luger vs Larry Cameron (w/ Mr. T.) http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LexLuger.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LarryCameron.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MrT.jpg Returning last night on Friday Night Showdown, Lex Luger looked for a degree of revenge against his former tag team partner Ron Simmons but has had to make do with Simmons’ new partner – Larry Cameron. This is Cameron’s first solo match on the big stage and neither man seemed capable of leading the match. Mr. T. on the outside proved an interesting distraction for the majority of the crowd and his signature pounding on the apron seemed to wake Luger from a walking slumber on a few occasions. Clearly aware of T’s presence, Luger kept his distance and it stopped the manager from getting involved directly. Despite putting up a good fight, Luger proved too strong for Cameron in the end and after being locked in the torture rack there was no way out for Cameron. Winner: Lex Luger by submission in 8:30 Grade: D+ With Cameron still caught in the torture rack, Mr. T invades the ring and smashes Luger square in the face with a right hook! http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RonSimmons.jpg Luger crumples to the floor as Ron Simmons runs out from the back. Simmons helps Cameron to his feet and the trio begin to beat down on Luger again! But not for long… because help is on hand from an unlikely source… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LouAlbano.jpg It’s Captain Lou Albano! Captain Lou is in the NWA and he’s making a beeline for Mr. T! The distraction is enough for Luger to get back on his feet and throw Cameron out of the ring! Simmons and Luger begin to slug it out while Mr. T. dives for cover from the raging Italian! Luger clotheslines Simmons over the top rope landing in a heap with his stablemates! The trio look on in fury while Captain Lou raises Lex Luger’s hand! The announce team speculate as to what this could mean while the two celebrate for the fans! Grade: C <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div> NWA Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Heavyweight Championship Manny Fernandez vs Ivan Koloff © 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/IvanKoloff.jpg After insisting that he be referred to as the USSR Champion in the introduction, the hated Ivan Koloff spent the majority of the match stalling for time against Manny Fernandez. The Raging Bull and The Russian Bear have longstanding issues since the disintegration of Paul Jones’ Army. The crowd never really got into this one which is hardly surprising given the lack of sustained build-up. What we got was a solid if unspectacular clash between two veterans of the game, The Russian Sickle clothesline coming from nowhere to allow Koloff to pick up a surprisingly clean win. Winner: Ivan Koloff by pinfall in 12:52 to retain the NWA USSR Heavyweight Title Grade: C+</div></div><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;">??? vs Kevin Sullivan</div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KevinSullivan.jpg Kevin Sullivan waits patiently in the ring, the look in his eyes is quite clear: Sullivan thinks that regardless of who comes out – this is only going to end one way – in another Kevin Sullivan victory and an upcoming shot at the NWA World Heavyweight title… The crowd wait in anxious anticipation as the ring announcer teases the introduction… “And his opponent… from Asbury Park, New Jersey….” A blaring rock track blasts out “BAM! BAM! http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BamBamBigelow.jpg A massive man with a tattooed skull steps out of the curtain and smiles a sadistic grin before pointing straight at Sullivan. The look on Sullivan’s face is priceless as he looks on in horror! Grade: C- <div style="text-align:center;">Bam Bam Bigelow vs Kevin Sullivan</div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BamBamBigelow.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KevinSullivan.jpg Rushing straight into the ring, the two begin by trading blows with one another and neither one refusing to give an inch. The crowd might not know who Bam Bam Bigelow is but they can tell he’s not the kind of guy you want to be taking lightly. If only because of their contempt for Sullivan, the Chicago crowd seem to have taken to the man from Asbury Park! A wild, chaotic and somewhat cathartic brawl takes place with a match that spends as much time out of the ring as it does in it! Bigelow’s power is there for all to see and he tosses Sullivan around with ease. Not one to take a beating lying down though, Sullivan is quick to his feet and seems to enjoy the pain being dished out by Bam Bam… After over 10 minutes of continually trading blows, the two find themselves outside the ring again and despite repeated time warnings from Teddy Long do not seem interested in heeding the warnings and continue brawling through the ten count. Winner: None – Both Men are Counted Out in 15:14 Grade: C- Bigelow and Sullivan aren’t finished though and they continue brawling with each other to the back while the announce team speculate that they’ve traded more punches than Mike Tyson managed to get in against Larry Holmes and Tony Tubbs combined! Grade: C-</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 Tag Team Title</div> The Fabulous Ones vs The Memphis Mafia (w/ The Honky Tonk Man) 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.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/HonkyTonkMan.jpg The presence of the Honky Tonk Man at ringside was the major differential between this match and the one that took place between the two teams in the first round of the Crockett Cup. The NWA US Tag Team Champions were keen not to lose their belts in their first major defence almost as much as the Mafia were determined to take them from a team they truly despised. Lane and Gilbert opened things up for us while the Honky Tonk Man took to arguing with Steve Keirn at his side of the ring – the referee had to continually tell Honky to get back to his side of the ring and the distractions generally allowed the Memphis Mafia to cheat their way to a turning of the tide every time the referee’s back was turned… it was to no avail, however, Idol was caught preening to the crowd by Stan Lane who quickly unleashed a massive Savate Kick out of nowhere to grab a pinfall victory while a shellshocked Honky Tonk Man looked on! Winners: The Fabulous Ones via pinfall in 17:51 to retain the NWA US Tag Team Titles Grade: C</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>http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Ric Flair is on hype duty for the Horsemen’s battles tonight. After a brief promise that Barry Windham & Bob Orton are going to follow up on Terry Taylor’s victory, he turns his attention to Nick Bockwinkel: Flair: “Nick Bockwinkel – your time has come and gone – you were one of the greatest champions that this world has ever known – I can admit that and I will gladly tell anybody the same thing… but tonight, tonight you’re up against the greatest of ALL TIME! The Nature Boy Ric Flair! The Best in the World today! If you want to be the man, you gotta beat the man and Bockwinkel you’ve never even got close to beating this man… do your worst tonight, this is only going to end up one way – with me standing over you, looking down with MY NWA World title in my hands…. WOOOOOOOOO!!! But just like Terry Taylor’s match, we’re going to let the better man win – none of the Horsemen will interfere in ANY of our matches tonight. If we can’t beat you without cheating, we don’t deserve to win… and we always win!” Grade: B</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;"> Steel Cage Match</div> Ron Garvin vs Barry Windham (w/Ole Anderson) 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.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/OleAnderson.jpg Much had been made of Barry Windham’s decision to walk out of the match between him and Ronnie Garvin at the Crockett Cup. What hadn’t really been covered was that Windham seems to delight in inflicting untold amounts of pain and punishment on others and he was right at home in the steel cage! Ron Garvin though is no slouch either and he gave as good as he got for the duration of this wicked and vicious brawl. Both men used the cage as a weapon and it wasn’t long until Garvin had been busted open, his blonde hair gradually turning a delicate shade of claret, Garvin didn’t slow down and evened the score by ramming Windham’s head into the corner of the cage. For the first 20 minutes of the bout, neither men made any attempt to leave – clearly they were enjoying the punishment they were inflicting too much. In fact it was Garvin’s eventual attempt to leave the cage that brought his downfall. Climbing the cage alongside the fleeing Windham both men threw one leg over the top of the cage before sitting it out and exchanging blows, a particularly hard blow to the head sent Garvin rocking and but for a bit of luck would’ve sent him crashing to the canvas below, instead he got his foot caught in the mesh but it wasn’t enough to stop him toppling over, losing his balance at the same time. Windham capitalised on the opportunity, throwing his other leg over and climbing down to pick up the victory. Winner: Barry Windham by Cage Escape in 23:36 Grade: B-</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>http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Tara.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Dusty Rhodes is ready for his match-up with Bob Orton Jr. next: Rhodes: “Miss Tara, I hope you’re gonna be watchin’ what the American Dream is gonna do to Bob Orton out there tonight. Bobby boy you got your cheap shots in and heaven knows I’ve waited for what seems like an age to get my hands on you in that ring fair and square and tonight, tonight your luck has run out. When I get my hands on you the crowd will disappear, the referees will disappear and it’ll just be me and you, throwing this down and sorting it out once and for all baby! Let’s see if you’ve still got what you claim to got or if you’re yesterday’s news. Grade: B-</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;"> Dusty Rhodes vs Bob Orton Jr. (w/Ole Anderson)</div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/OleAnderson.jpg Since his return to the NWA almost two months ago, Orton has been at war with Dusty Rhodes – taking every opportunity to run him and his friends down. Unlike his recent matches, however, Orton does not call out at Magnum T.A. or harass the announce team in any way – this is presumably as a result of the passing of Mr Caudle – it doesn’t stop Orton from utilising his other ‘tricks’ however… Orton made a big deal of refusing to wrestle Rhodes last week in their tag team main event and this one takes an absolute age to get under way with Orton stalling for time and Rhodes becoming visibly more frustrated… Taking almost five minutes for the first blow to be landed, the slow and drawn out nature of the piece up until this point lulled the crowd, and the Dream, into a false sense of security so that when Orton did explode into action it took everyone by surprise. Unleashing a volley of blistering shots, the Dream was pushed on to his back foot and began responding in kind – the crowd eating up the slugfest that the match degenerated into. Not one for the purists this was another bitter battle that saw both men beat the living hell out of one another! Orton though wasn’t done with stalling tactics and took regular breaks by leaping to the outside to break Dusty’s momentum – picking up two very long nine counts in the process… trying the trick for the third time, Dusty had enough and chased Orton outside, coming nose to nose with Ole Anderson in the process and bulldozing the Executive Consultant out of the way! The hold-up had allowed Orton to roll back into the ring and then back out behind Dusty again though and a rammed knee to the back sent the Dream into the ring post, blowing his head open with a massive gash! Fighting through the crimson mask, Rhodes and Orton continued to brawl outside while the referee counted down… beating the 10 count by milliseconds, both men continued to brawl around the ring, reaching low into his trunks Orton pulled out a set of brass knuckles and blatantly clocked Rhodes in the middle of the forehead with them! The referee had no option but to call for the bell as Rhodes fell to the canvas and Orton continues his assault before Anderson drags him off and pulls him towards the back! Winner: Dusty Rhodes by disqualification at 20.56 Grade: B+</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>http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NickBockwinkel.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> A music video hyping the events leading to Nick Bockwinkel and Ric Flair’s meeting over the NWA World Heavyweight Title. Grade: B-</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</div> Nick Bockwinkel vs Ric Flair © (w/ Ole Anderson) http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NickBockwinkel.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/OleAnderson.jpg With the special rules of the previous night’s tag bout, just like Orton & Rhodes earlier in the night – this was the first time that Nick Bockwinkel and Ric Flair had locked up after two months of build up. And while not as intense as that earlier bout – both men still put on a stellar effort. Flair is very much used to being despised wherever he goes but the World Champion had the added pressure of performing in the home region of his opponent, and one who himself had been declared a World Champion for a number of years… fitter and younger than Bockwinkel, most pundits felt that this was Flair’s to win… but Bockwinkel was not willing to go down without a fight and he stood tall against the Nature Boy matching him hold for hold in something of a technical masterclass. Taking over 25 minutes to reach its conclusion this was a game of cat and mouse that the crowd seemed to believe could truly go either way. The highlight of the bout came when, after a period of domination by the champ, Bockwinkel turned the tide and came back hard at him. Forced to his knees, Flair with a wide eyed look begged for mercy in a repeat of what had happened that night in Winnipeg, in that photograph which had started this whole thing off two months ago… Bockwinkel smiled and without taking his eyes off Flair slowly shook his head… Naitch stopped the theatrics and looked to the side as if searching for a way to escape but was just a fraction too late to avoid the huge slap to the face from Bockwinkel that dropped him to the canvas. A look of shock on his face, Flair looked back up at Bockwinkel before scampering out of the way of the big boot heading towards his face! The crowd roared their approval as the rage in Nick Bockwinkel became clear for all to see – the Ice Man façade had finally broken down as he pursued the ultimate prize. As Flair got to his feet and attempted to flee the ring, Bockwinkel lunged and caught him in a sleeper! Flair jumped wildly around looking for a way out but Bockwinkel seemed to cinch the hold in deeper as the lights began to go out. Referee Earl Hebner performs the first check – as Flair’s arm falls to his side, he tries again and the arm slumps to his side. At that point Ole Anderson leaps on to the ring apron and begins to try and catch Hebner’s attention – Hebner though wants no part of it and is raising Flair’s arm for the third time… it drops… no! Flair’s arm raises a fraction of an inch! He’s still awake! A smart pro, Bockwinkel knows that he obviously can’t make the hold take so he quickly releases Flair from the hold and swings him back in towards his body. Catching Flair with a shot to the stomach, it bends the almost unconscious in half and he pulls him in for the piledriver! BANG! Bockwinkel connects with the piledriver! Flair is out cold! Anderson is up on the ring apron again and he’s pulling at Hebner who’s refusing to disqualify Flair. Bockwinkel is up trying to break Hebner away from the Horseman when… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpg Terry Taylor is back out to the ring carrying his Television Title… he slides in and as Bockwinkel turns he’s nailed with the title belt! Stopping only to drape Flair’s arm over Bockwinkel, Taylor drops to the canvas and rolls out of the ring as Anderson seamlessly lets go of Hebner and tells him to make the damn count… 1… 2… 3… The crowd are furious as The Four Horsemen break their pledge in the highest stakes match of them all! Winners: Ric Flair by pinfall at 24:56 to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title Grade: B- Ric Flair holds his belt aloft for the crowd who boo the cheap tactics used to retain the title, while Flair slowly puts on his robe he doesn’t even look back at Nick Bockwinkel who is holding his head while Terry Taylor continues the assault, Flair looks back briefly and begins to laugh before shaking his head and walking out of the ring – Anderson eventually convincing Taylor to leave Bockwinkel. <div style="text-align:center;"></div> http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpg Dusty Rhodes rushes past the Horsemen in the aisle, Flair, again pays no attention to him, arrogantly swaggering his way to the back while Anderson shields Taylor from the Dream – Rhodes though only has eyes for Bockwinkel lying in the centre of the ring, the show fades out with Dusty tending to his fallen friend. Grade: B+</div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall Show Grade: B PPV Buy Rate: 0.32</div> Bockwinkel & Flair not in match of the night shocker!!! <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> I wonder if you'll eventually ditch the LazerTron gimmick and repackage him as Hector Guerrero? (Or the Gobbledy Gooker! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />) -Liger continues to roll. I'm really glad that you signed and are pushing him, because I love Liger and hated seeing him sitting there doing nothing, but just didn't think he'd fit in 80's WWF.</div></blockquote> Not one of Dusty’s best gimmicks I’ll admit… but at least he didn’t have Hector dancing in the ring with Dave Crockett… Although… Hmmmmmm… As for Liger? I’m a big fan of Liger – especially at that time and he’s one of the best talents out there – I agree that he’s not really WWF material at this time how far up the card he can go, I’m not exactly sure but the NWA talent pool is a lot shallower in this world than reality thanks to the AJPW, AWA & WWF talent swoops! Maybe in this reality, Liger goes to the top of the mountain! <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>-Who is Kevin Sullivan's Mystery Opponent (n.b. this is a new signing)? I'll abstain from answering this, for obvious reasons. </div></blockquote> Did you get it right or did you think I went for Albano? <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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> Seems odd to see this one on an almost "throwaway" PPV instead of at a bigger show, but that just means less chance of Flair dropping the belt.</div></blockquote> If it hadn’t been for the WWF invasion angle at the Crockett Cup, I’d have run Bockwinkel & Flair in the tag match the way I was originally going to – with Flair/Orton going over by cheating method and Dusty/Bock demanding a re-match at Mayhem… but Bock and Dusty’s chemistry is so poor that it drags down the match too much – they can get away with it against the Freebirds thanks to their chemistry but as you saw on Showdown, those four only getting a C+ is a crying shame – I can’t have that as a main event in a PPV so I’ve accelerated things a little bit. It certainly wasn’t my original plan and I’ve moved two of my main feuds on to a B show that would otherwise have been strong contenders for Great American Bash match-ups. As always, I have another plan or two up my sleeve. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Zergon" data-cite="Zergon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> I think this might be someone from WWF who has been promised bigger role in JCP so I have him taking a debut. </div></blockquote> Man, I wish! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> TFC has got an awesome set of talent but I don’t see anyone in the WWF wanting to make the jump just now, they’re way too far in front of me at the minute! All I can really do is try and hoover up any off-casts but my backstage rating is pretty low right now (not helped with Bob Caudle passing away) and I’ve literally picked up the only guy that I think TFC has made a mistake in letting go (Bob Orton) in terms of his total package of in-ring work, his mic skills and backstage personality (and in fairness TFC has already admitted that too!) <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 a possible 14) Danish Superhero: 11 Franticloser: 10 Zergon: 10 Beejus: 9 Coop: 9 Pyroman: 9 The Final Countdown: 8 Cyclops: 8 Smwilliams: 8 Guyver3: 7</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>Standings in Prediction Contest after 2 shows: Zergon: 18 Beejus: 17 Danish Superhero: 16 Cyclops: 15 Guyver3: 15 Pyroman: 14 Franticloser: 13 Smwilliams: 13 The Final Countdown: 12 Coop: 9 BHK 1978: 6 Smasher1311: 6 Chuck: 4 </div></blockquote> Thanks everyone for predicting, hope you enjoyed the show - end of month look around the NWA will be up shortly!

Ritchardo · October 17, 2013

The National Wrestling Alliance:

#1 (Overall: #2):

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Jim Crockett Promotions

Size:Cult

Champions:

NWA World Heavyweight: Ric Flair

NWA USSR Heavyweight: Ivan Koloff

NWA World Television: Terry Taylor

NWA World Tag Team: The Von Erichs (Kerry Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich)

NWA United States Tag Team: The Fabulous Ones (Stan Lane & Steve Keirn)

The Big Event: NWA Mayhem

Main Event: Ric Flair defeated Nick Bockwinkel to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title (B-)

Match of the Night: Dusty Rhodes defeated Bob Orton Jr. (B+)

Overall Event Grade: B

Other News:

-Signings: Bam Bam Bigelow, Lou Albano, Tara

-Bob Caudle passed away from Natural Causes

#2 (Overall: #4):

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All Japan Pro Wrestling

Size: Cult

Champions:

NWA International Heavyweight: Jumbo Tsuruta

NWA United National: Genichiro Tenryu

PWF World Heavyweight: Yoshiaki Yatsu

AJPW Junior Heavyweight: Masanobu Fuchi

NWA International Tag Team: Genichiro Tenryu and Jumbo Tsuruta

PWF World Tag Team: The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal)

AJPW All-Asia Tag Team: Ashura Hara and Riki Choshu

The Big Event: Super Power Series

Main Event and Match of the Night: Jumbo Tsuruta over Yoshiaki Yatsu to retain the NWA International Heavyweight Title (A)

Overall Event Grade: B+

Other News:

-None

#3 (Overall: #6):

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Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

Size: Cult

Champions:

NWA World Light Heavyweight: Rayo de Jalisco Jr.

NWA World Middleweight: Kung Fu

Mexican National Light Heavyweight: Pirata Morgan

Mexican National Welterweight: El Supremo

Mexican National Tag Team: Cien Caras & Mascara Ano 2000

Mexican National Trios Championship: The Kiss, Ringo Mendoza & Rayo de Jalisco Sr.

The Big Event: Copa Junior Tag Team Tournament

Main Event and Match of the Night: El Satanico & Emilio Charles Jr. defeated Kung Fu & Americo Rocca (B)

Overall Event Grade: B-

Other News:

- None

#4 (Overall: #13):

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Universal Wrestling Federation

Size: Regional (Mid-South)

Champions:

UWF Big Gold Belt: Chavo Guerrero

UWF Television: The Warrior

UWF Tag Team: Iceman King Parsons & Steve Cox

The Big Event: May Superdome Extravaganza

Main Event and Match of the Night: Chavo Guerrero over Iceman King Parsons to retain the UWF Big Gold Belt (B-)

Overall Event Grade: C+

Other News:

- None

#5 (Overall: #14):

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Continental Wrestling Association

Size: Regional (South East)

Champions:

AWA Southern Heavyweight: Tommy Rich

CWA/AWA International Heavyweight: Jonathan Boyd

NWA Mid-America Heavyweight: Don Bass

CWA/AWA International Tag Team: Don Bass & Chic Donovan

AWA Southern Tag Team: Chic Donovan & Moondog Spot

The Big Event: CWA Reckless Life

Main Event and Match of the Night: Tommy Rich over Super Ninja to retain the AWA Southern Heavyweight Title ©

Overall Event Grade: C

Other News:

- Signings: Tommy Rich (Extension)

#6 (Overall: #16):

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Pacific Northwest Wrestling

Size: Regional (North West)

Champions:

NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight: Mike Miller

NWA Pacific Northwest Television: Scott Peterson

NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team: Scott Peterson & Iceman King Parsons

The Big Event: PNW Paradise City

Main Event & Match of the Night: Cocoa Samoa & The Grappler over Mike Miller & Billy Two Eagles ©

Overall Event Grade: C-

Other News:

- Signings: Manny Fernandez & Yokozuna

#7 (Overall: #18):

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Continental Championship Wrestling

Size: Regional (South East)

Champions:

NWA Southeast Continental Heavyweight: Kevin Von Erich

NWA Alabama Heavyweight: Ron Fuller

NWA Southeastern US Junior Heavyweight: Wendell Cooley

NWA Southeast Continental Tag Team: The Headhunters (A & B)

The Big Event: CCW Grand Designs

Main Event: Ron Fuller defeated Norvell Austin to retain the NWA Alabama Heavyweight title (D+)

Match of the Night: Tom Prichard & Wahoo McDaniel defeated The Nightmares ©

Overall Event Grade: C-

Other News:

- Signings: Headhunter A (Extension) & Headhunter B (Extension)

#8 (Overall: #20):

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Central States Wrestling

Size: Regional (Mid West)

Champions:

NWA Central States Heavyweight: Bulldog Bob Brown

NWA Central States Television: Tom Zenk

NWA Central States Tag Team: Ken Timbs & Earthquake Ferris

The Big Event: CWA Army of One 1988

Main Event: Bulldog Bob Brown over Porkchop Cash to retain the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title ©

Match of the Night: Kevin Von Erich & Bill Dundee defeated Super Ninja & Rip Rogers ©

Overall Event Grade: C-

Other News:

- Signings: Bulldog Bob Brown (Extension)

In Other News From the Wrestling World:

Debuts

- Curtis Hughes

Injuries

- Jonathan Sayers - Torn ACL (6 Months)

Retirements

- Dick the Bruiser

- Diamond Lil

- Bobo Brazil

Obituaries

- Bob Caudle (58)

- Tojo Yamamoto (61)

- Jackie Pallo (61)

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