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

Ritchardo · November 18, 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 a pre-show bout Big Bubba Rogers d. Art Barr in 4:40 (D)</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/FridayNightShowdown.jpg July 15th, 1988 From Stony Brook Sports Complex, New York Attendance: 5,226 Announce Team: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone & Magnum T.A. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JimRoss0.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/LexLuger.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JunkyardDog.jpghttp://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 announcers hype tonight’s main event: the return to the ring of Mr. T! He’ll be joining his tag team The Enemy against The Junkyard Dog & Lex Luger later on tonight! Grade: C</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MrT.jpghttp://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/DavidCrockett.jpg Speaking of Mr. T. he’s in the back along with his partners and David Crockett and he doesn’t look happy in the slightest… Mr. T. "Shut up foo’ I’m talking! And I’m talking to you Junkyard Dog! You think you can come around here and get in my face sucka?! If it wasn’t for Mr. T. you wouldn’t be making the paper you been making for the last few years. I put wrestling back on the map and you ought to be on your knees thanking me for comin’ back. Before Mr. T. you was a nobody, fool. And when I’m done witchou you’ll be wishing you was nobody again.” 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;">NWA World Cruiserweight Championship Tournament: Round One Steve Keirn (w/Stan Lane) vs Eddie Gilbert (w/The Honky Tonk Man) http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/SteveKeirn.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/StanLane.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/EddieGilbert.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/HonkyTonkMan.jpg These two men know each other only too well after several clashes over the past few months – the difference here though is that neither can rely on their tag partners for assistance and will succeed or fail on their own merits. Recently returned from injury, this is Steve Keirn’s toughest test in a while as Gilbert is like a rabid dog – the scent of singles gold clearly in his nostrils. With the Honky Tonk Man willing him on from the outside, Stan Lane has taken up position in the opposite corner hoping to be able to stop HTM as effectively as he had in last week’s match-up between Austin Idol and Jerry Lawler… this time though Honky Tonk was ready for him and distracting the referee by rushing at Lane, it allows… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/AustinIdol.jpg Austin Idol to sneak to ringside and throw a steel chair to his tag team partner! Gilbert grabs the chair and goes to hit Keirn but he’s made a desperate lunge at the chair too! Both men grip the chair and try to pull it from the other, the referee turns to see both men wrestling over the chair and despite a warning refuse to hand it over! Teddy Long pulls at the chair but they refuse to let go… with no choice the referee calls for the bell! Winner: Double Disqualification in 10:09 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/JushinLiger.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JimmyValiant.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MikeGraham.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/CocoaSamoa.jpg Next Week: Our final two first round matches take place as Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger takes on ‘Boogie Woogie’ Jimmy Valiant and Mike Graham clashes with Cocoa Samoa. Grade: E</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.jpg Kerry & Kevin Von Erich are in the interview area with Tara: Kevin: “So the tough talking Freebirds have teamed up with Stan Hansen and Steve Williams eh? And that’s supposed to make us scared because??? It doesn’t matter if there’s two of you, three of you or a whole flock, the Fabulous Freebirds can never and will never keep the Von Erichs down!" Kerry: “Steve Williams, you and me have got a match tonight and you’ll see for yourself that you’ve aligned yourself to the wrong guys. The Freebirds are users and tonight you’ll see again why The Von Erichs are the best team in the world today!” 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/BamBamBigelow.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Precious.jpg Bam Bam Bigelow is smiling and joking with Precious as he prepares for his interview when… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KevinSullivan.jpg Kevin Sullivan rushed in from nowhere! Instinctively, Bigelow hurls himself in front of Precious to protect her from the Wildman as Sullivan continues his ferocious beatdown. Precious screams for help as Sullivan kicks into Bigelow, drops an elbow and then bizarrely counts to three while pinning Bigelow to the ground?! Sullivan stands back up and raises his arms as if in victory before spitting on the fallen Bigelow and walking off set. 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/JerryLawler.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpg A graphic on screen tells us that Terry Taylor’s latest mandatory defence will take place next week… against Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler! 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;">Denny Brown vs. Bob Orton Jr. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DennyBrown.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpg No Ole Anderson again at ringside as Bob Orton Jr. takes on ‘Downtown’ Denny Brown. This doesn’t seem to be an even playing field and that point is underlined when Brown attempts to take Orton down with an amateur hold, Orton completely no sells Brown and hits him with a vicious shot to the back of the head! From there on out we had an exercise in calculated destruction as Bob Orton picked his opponent apart. After what seemed like an eternity of brutality, Brown was locked in a Camel clutch and was screaming that he quit while Orton laughed and continued to pull back until the referee dragged him off. Winner: Bob Orton Jr. by Submission in 4:14. 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/NickBockwinkel.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DavidCrockett.jpg Nick Bockwinkel is with David Crockett: Bockwinkel: “Mr Crockett, your famous namesake made his last stand at a place called the Alamo… that day against the might of the entire Mexican Army he and a loyal band of men stood up for what they believed in and the glory of the United States of America. Nobody gave them a chance… but their bravery in the face of almost certain death earned them the respect of their enemies and the entire world. They were Americans and through their deeds they showed that whatever wrongs they’d committed in their lives paled into insignificance in the light of their actions on the battlefield. “Ric Flair, you laid your challenge out on the line for me to face you at the Great American Bash in two weeks time. You made it perfectly clear to me that if I fail in my quest to unseat you as the NWA World Heavyweight Champion that never again would I have an opportunity to test myself against you… and, whether you realised it or not, you offered me an out should I fail to beat you in two weeks time for never meeting you in that ring again… but I don’t need your charity and I don’t need your sympathy. Just like the men at the Alamo, nobody expects me to overcome my foes – I’m outnumbered, I’m outgunned and I’m on the back foot… but just like those men I’m willing to pay the ultimate prize to fight for the glory I believe in because Ric Flair if I cannot beat you at the Great American Bash then I don’t WANT to challenge you again, I don’t want to challenge ANYONE in the ring again… I’ve had a long career and successful career and if you win this match in two weeks time… it belongs to you… I’ll put up everything I have which is the same as nothing at all – My Career for your title. Winner takes all. "Remember the Alamo… Ric Flair, and remember that there’s nothing more dangerous than a trapped animal…" Grade: B-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/HectorGuerrero.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Tara.jpg Hector Guerrero is with Tara: Guerrero: It’s funny, I just listened to Nick Bockwinkel talking about the Alamo and for me, a man who is proud of his Mexican background the story holds a different meaning… Ivan Koloff last week you attacked my flesh and blood, my hermano, my familia… I cannot let this lie. You have awoken a fire in me Ivan Koloff – for years I have been content to play the part of a ‘robot from the future’ hiding from myself and my heritage, ashamed of my roots… but now… I am a GUERRERO! The Son of Gory Guerrero! The brother of Chavo Guerrero and… an American… a PROUD American! I was born in Mexico City… but my home is El Paso, Texas. My brothers and I learned to wrestle in America, we vote in America and we raise our children in the American Way… Texas is the bridge between my peoples – the gateway to Mexico and the United States – for me the Alamo is a story of unity and you have reunited me with my heritage… for you Ivan Koloff, this is the greatest mistake you’ll ever make! Grade: D+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DickMurdoch.jpg Dusty Rhodes is preparing for a TV commercial for the Great American Bash when Dick Murdoch interrupts. Murdoch: “Dusty… you and me… we ain’t really seen eye to eye for a few years but we go back and that’s why I’m out here tonight. I’ll get your back with Orton… he’s dangerous, real dangerous he’s got that look in his eye, the eyes of a killer and… well, I’ve got your back that’s all…” Rhodes: “Dirty Dick baby that’s good to hear brutha, it’s good to hear! But you know how the American Dream rolls daddy, it ain’t nothin’ personal but this is something I gotta do on my own brutha… Bob Orton is a danger to himself more than to me and I got his number – thank you for the concern but I can handle this one.” Murdoch looks far from pleased that his offer of help has been refused and he storms out as Dusty returns to preparing for his TV commercial. 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;">The Jive Tones vs. The Fabulous Freebirds 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/TerryGordy.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MichaelHayes.jpg Gordy and Hayes are pumped up and it looks for all the world as if the Jive Tones have wandered into the wrong place at the wrong time… which is exactly what has happened because the Freebirds launch a savage attack on the Tones that leaves both men gasping for air! Hayes nails Whatley with a dropkick that sends him careering into the ropes and leaves him tangled there, Conway Jr. isn’t quite so lucky – Gordy lifts him high in the air and delivers a devastating powerbomb before hitting the canvas for the pin… The Freebirds have utterly crushed the Jive Tones in what could be record time! Winner: The Fabulous Freebirds by pinfall in 1:55 Grade: D+ They don’t look satisfied though and after having a couple of cheap shots at the tied up Whatley, Hayes drops outside and pulls the protective mat up from the floor – Gordy drags the deadweight Tiger outside of the ring – the cameras zoom in on his face as he callously smiles before lifting Conway Jr high in the air and…. NO!!!!!!!! Gordy delivers a sickening powerbomb onto the exposed floor while Whatley looks on helplessly! The announcers are speechless as Magnum TA calls for help from the back – Jim Ross has lost all composure and is calling Gordy all the names under the sun – the Freebirds don’t seem happy with this at all and it looks as if Jim Ross might be next to take the ride when… 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 The Von Erichs are out! Kevin and Kerry run down to Jim Ross’s defence and beat the Freebirds back – Gordy though isn’t finished and he takes a cheap kick at the broken Conway Jr as a team of EMTs dash out now that the coast is clear! Kerry climbs into the ring and helps Whatley out of the ropes as he and Kevin accompany Conway Jr into the back from his stretcher following in the Freebirds’ wake. There’s a tense staredown as Steve Williams enters the ring area for his match with Kerry but there’s no more violence as the announcers demand that sanctions be placed on the Freebirds for this latest act. 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;">Kerry Von Erich vs Steve Williams http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KerryvonErich.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/SteveWilliams.jpg The Modern Day Warrior is clearly rattled by what he’s just witnessed and Dr. Death looks to take advantage by taking the fight to Von Erich from the get go. At least with the Freebirds expelled to the back, there’s little chance of them returning to interfere in this match and as the bout continues, so too does Kerry’s confidence – rocking Williams with a stiff series of right hand shots and showing that he’s no push over. Williams attempts to swing the match back in his favour by utilising his size and strength advantages but Von Erich turns that back in his favour for the finish – with Williams making a dive at the stepping back Kerry, he instinctively throws his hand upwards and out catching Dr Death’s head in the dreaded Iron Claw! Williams own momentum drags him down to the canvas and Von Erich’s vice like grip doesn’t let up! He’s no choice but to submit! Winner: Kerry Von Erich by submission in 16:45 Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BarryWindham.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/OleAnderson.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpg Ric Flair, Ole Anderson, Terry Taylor & Barry Windham are standing by: Flair: Nick Bockwinkel… you’re an intelligent man everybody can see that but you’re just made the biggest mistake of your life buddy! Do you think I’m going to take it easy on you because you’re career is on the line? Do you think I’m going to do what you claim you did all those years ago and pull back from delivering the final blow?! Not a chance buster! When the Nature Boy comes calling you’ll be leaving the Great American Bash a broken, crippled shadow of the man you once were. Wooooooo!!! And while I’m on the subject of cripples – Wahoo McDaniel… no matter how many times I beat you, you still come back… you still pop your head up to try and get to me? You think I don’t know that by trying to take on my protégé – trying to provoke him into a fight that you’re not trying to get yourself another title shot?!!! Well take a ticket pal because there’s a long line and you’re NOWHERE near the front! When Mr. Fantastic breaks your other leg in two weeks time we won’t see you around here again any time soon… And Tommy Rich… Old Wildfire himself… that fire got put out years back as far as I’m concerned – you got lucky last week, you’ll be even luckier to get away from Barry Windham before he’s finished with ya! Ole Anderson goes to take the mic but Flair holds on to it… Because what you’ve all got to understand is that Ric Flair and The Four Horsemen are unbeatable, we’re a team on the same page baby and whether you’re Nick Bockwinkel, Wahoo McDaniel, Tommy Rich or anybody else that stands in our way… it’s only going to go one way for you… and Jerry Lawler… you have your chance next week against Mr Fantastic but we both know it’ll end the way it always does for you... staring up at those lights watching another one go dark. WOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Ole gets the mic and goes to speak but Flair has walked out while the other two look in confusion before following him. Ole stands with the mic before shaking his head and joining his colleagues 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 & The Junkyard Dog (w/Capt. Lou Albano)vs. The Enemy & Mr. T. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LexLuger.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JunkyardDog.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LouAlbano.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 A Three on Two Handicap match of a calibre that might be expected at an event like the Great American Bash itself sees Mr. T. climb back into the ring alongside his extremely hostile tag team - the Enemy. What they might lack in experience, they make up for in cohesion as the trio know each other very well and certainly more than the odd couple team of Lex Luger and Junkyard Dog. JYD though has been at the top of his game for a number of years and Luger recently came close to shocking the NWA World Champion across two matches and is now being touted as a future champion by many industry insiders. Tonight he's on the wrong end of a 3 on 2 advantage and when one of those extra bodies is the former Toughman contest winner Mr. T this is going to be far from a walk in the park! JYD in particular is pumped for this - he wants a shot at Mr. T and knows that victory here forces the leader of the enemy to put his own body on the line against him. Mr. T. is reluctant to get involved in the bout - sending Cameron & Simmons in to do his dirty work for him... When Luger and Simmons finally clash the crowd react positively in favour of the Total Package - the initial test of strength is one for the ages but it is Luger who takes control - beating back the 'Master of the Dominator' with apparent ease. Larry Cameron is little more than a punchbag for Lou Albano's duo and it's Simmons who turns the tide back in the favour of The Enemy, beating Luger down to his knees with a number of vicious blows. It's at this point that Mr. T. looks to enter the ring... blind tagging in from Simmons, Mr. T. measures up Luger and kicks him when he's down, continuing to kick into the Total Package as the crowd howl in protest. Mr. T. drops down for the pin... 1... 2... NO! With a huge demonstration of strength, Luger throws Mr. T. off him, sending him flying into the air... as he scrambles for the tag, Luger grabs him by the leg and drags him over to his own corner to tag in the Junkyard Dog! JYD unloads on the Chicago toughman as the crowd becomes unhinged... Mr. T. has a trick up his sleeve though, pulling out his brass knuckles from his tights he nails JYD, knocking him down but sprawling backwards towards his own corner... Mr. T. doesn't wait around and dashes back to tag in Larry Cameron as Lex Luger makes the tag on the fallen Dog - Cameron runs straight as Luger who nails him with a huge spinebuster! Staying on Luger rolls through for the pin. 1... 2... Simmons is in the ring and diving at Luger... 3... It's too late! Lex Luger has pinned Larry Cameron and now Mr. T. will have to face the Junkyard Dog one on one at the Great American Bash! Winner: Lex Luger & Junkyard Dog by pinfall in 14:57 Grade: D+</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall Show Grade: C</div>

The Final Countdown · November 20, 2013

Shame that main event graded out so low--though I guess I deserve some of the blame for that, as I leeched off as much of JYD's popularity as I could before I got rid of him. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Plus I wouldn't exactly call anyone in the match a particularly good worker (never saw Cameron though, so I can't judge him.)

I'm intrigued by the little bits hinting at possible friction between Ole and the other Horsemen. I have some theories on where that might be going, but will hold my tongue for now. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

The Cruiserweight title seems custom-made for Liger. I'd be very surprised if anyone else is the first champion.

Flair vs. Bockwinkel, title vs career, seems like a match worthy of headlining a big show like Great American Bash. I hope they deliver.

Ritchardo · November 22, 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 Ron Garvin d. Jerry Lynn in 5:02 (D+), Johnny Ace d. Shashka Whatley in 7:18 (D) & The Mask d. The Warlord in 8:07 (D)</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/FridayNightShowdown.jpg July 22nd, 1988 From The McKenzie Arena, Chattanooga, Tennessee Attendance: 8,470 Announce Team: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone & Magnum T.A. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JimRoss0.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/JerryLawler.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/StanLane.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/AustinIdol.jpg The announcers hype tonight’s main event: Jerry Lawler challenges Terry Taylor for the NWA World Television Title and a match between Stan Lane & Austin Idol. 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;">The New Breed vs The West Texas Hangmen http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/SeanRoyal.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/ChrisChampion.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BlackBart.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobbyJaggers.jpg Our opening match-up features too often forgotten teams in the NWA but with an NWA World Tag Title reign under their belts already The New Breed have to be seen as favourites in this match and so it proves to be. Jaggers & Bart can’t cope with the boundless enthusiasm of the time travelling duo and their speed proves the difference – Sean Royal delivers the – on Bobby Jaggers to pick up the victory. Winners: The New Breed by pinfall in 6:47 Grade: D-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MrT.jpg Mr. T. is in the back with a few choice words for the Junkyard Dog. T: “Listen up foo’. Ah let you win! That’s right sucka! I got him to take the dive! I want you in the ring myself – I wanna take you all the way back to the pound on my own sucka! At the Great American Bash, the Junkyard Dog is finally getting put down.” 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/NickBockwinkel.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DavidCrockett.jpg Nick Bockwinkel is in the back with David Crockett: Bock: “Mr Flair, I see you have taken my words to heart and accepted my challenge. My career for your title. It’s a calculated risk of course, but as any gambler will tell you Ric Flair, the sweet thrill of success makes the bet worth placing…. Just one more thing though… I am acutely aware of Ole Anderson and his presence at ringside… I enjoyed watching Tommy Rich teach Ole a lesson but he’s a tough man, and not one for taking on subtlety… Mr Anderson, I cannot trust you to not get involved in my great gamble but I have taken steps… next week, a very old friend of mine – my oldest and greatest will be here at my side and will make sure that you, Ole Anderson are not the deciding factor and your influence… your influence is crippled…” Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KerryvonErich.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KevinVonErich.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryGordy.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MichaelHayes.jpg A video recap of The Fabulous Freebirds and The Von Erichs’ most recent clash is shown for the audience at home – all the while the announcers hyping up what they promise to be a classic bout at next week’s Great American Bash. 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;">NWA World Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Jushin 'Thunder' Liger vs. Jimmy Valiant 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/JimmyValiant.jpg The Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant is up against the impressive Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger who many experts feel is the tournament favourite for Cruiserweight title glory. Jimmy Valiant though has other plans and makes no secret of his desire to win gold in the NWA again. After a quiet 12 months though, this appears to be beyond Valiant as the undefeated Jushin Liger is consistently one step ahead of his foe, finishing off the match and Valiant’s hopes with a crushing Liger-Bomb. Winner: Jushin 'Thunder' Liger by pinfall in 4:32 Grade: D-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JerryLawler.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Tara.jpg Jerry Lawler has some words for Terry Taylor and the Honky Tonk Man, standing by with Tara: Lawler: Terry Taylor… you and me have a date with destiny. It seems fitting that the man who made wrestling relevant on TV again back in 1983 has his first shot at the World Television title… but it’s only a stepping stone for me Taylor, once I’ve picked up that belt tonight I’ll defend it against the Honky Tonk Man next Saturday… and if I can’t beat his wretched ass then you won’t see me around here again… that’s right! After I pick up the Television title – I’ll give you first shot at it Honky Tonk Man… and if I can’t beat you, not only can you keep the title but you won’t have to worry about seeing my face again because I’ll never come back to Friday Night Showdown again… and you have my word on that. Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BamBamBigelow.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Precious.jpg Bam Bam Bigelow is with Precious in the corridor: Bam Bam: “I just wanted to apologise to you for what happened last week… I didn’t see Sullivan coming until it was too late… Next week at the Great American Bash, if Kevin Sullivan wants to wrestle me throughout the building he can do that – we can have a falls count anywhere match and this time I’ll see him coming… I’m really sorry Precious, I did my best to protect you but I was too late to… Precious cuts him off: "Bam Bam, thank you." She kisses Bigelow on the cheek and he beams with happiness as we go back to the ringside. 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;">NWA World Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Mike Graham vs. Cocoa Samoa http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MikeGraham.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/CocoaSamoa.jpg The announcers remind us that thanks to Steve Keirn & Eddie Gilbert’s disqualification last week, the winner of this match will get a bye straight into the final. Cocoa Samoa seems the favourite to qualify and he’s really doing a number on Graham in the early going. Samoa’s aggression on Graham is bordering on psychotic but as well as aggression, Samoa has a sense of urgency as if he’d like this match to be over sooner rather than later. Jumping on to the top rope, Samoa looks to dive on to the defenceless Graham lying prone on the mat… but he’s playing possum! As Samoa looks to catch him with a flying splash, Graham has rolled away leaving Cocoa nothing but canvas to hit. Quickly, Mike Graham rolls back around on top of the prostrate Cocoa Samoa… and picks up the three count for a massive upset victory! Winner: Cocoa Samoa by pinfall in 8:56 Grade: C-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpg A Dusty Rhodes commercial for the Great American Bash runs. Over a video featuring highlights of the best matches from the old tours, Dusty reads the following text: Rhodes: "Let us begin anew… remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness… and sincerity is always subject to proof… Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate…" The video turns to black and we’re back with Dusty Rhodes addressing the camera. Rhodes: “Bob Orton Jr. When we started down this road a few months ago, we did so as allies. As friends almost – genuine and sincere to one another – our agendas clear daddy… but you turned… you became a snake… the way low down belly of a snake and you spat back at me with your venom and jealousy… I have tried to tame and control you, I have tried to reason with you… but you’re not a one for bargaining and cajoling – you only understand the threat of violence… you think I’m a quitter Bob Orton because I’ve tried for peace… The American Dream ain’t somethin’ you quit baby, and Dusty Rhodes doesn’t know the meanin of those words… at the Great American Bash Bob Orton – how about we prove that point… me and you in that squared circle and neither man can leave until he’s made the other say just two little words… I QUIT, brother! I don’t care what it takes daddy, but you’re going down and at the Great American Bash – I’ll break you and whatever’s left of your pride daddy!" Grade: B-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/AustinIdol.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/EddieGilbert.jpg The Memphis Mafia talk Fabulous Ones Idol: “It doesn’t matter how many times we seem to try to teach you a lesson, Stan Lane, Steve Keirn… you don’t seem to get it!" Gilbert: “We’re the best team in the NWA today – we’re the rightful holders of the NWA US Tag Team titles and at the Great American Bash we’re going to prove it once and for all. When we lift those US tag belts, you can bet your bottom dollar on one thing – you ain’t ever going to get your hands on them again!" Idol: "At the Great American Bash Memphis is coming to Minnesota, and don’t you forget it! " Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Stan Lane vs. Austin Idol http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/StanLane.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/AustinIdol.jpg A very close match, Austin Idol showed why he is a dangerous prospect in the Memphis area... One half of the Memphis Mafia he took the match to Sweet Stan Lane from the outset who was visibly shocked at the most fired up version of Idol we’ve seen in quite some time. Of even more shock though was that neither Eddie Gilbert nor Steve Keirn got involved in this clash... that’s not to say the finish was clean because a tight match between the two was settled with a handful of tights from Austin Idol that kept Lane pinned to the canvas for a split second over the three following a reverse neckbreaker and another upset victory! Winner: Austin Idol by pinfall in 11:52 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/OleAnderson.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobOrtonJr.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BarryWindham.jpg Terry Taylor is getting ready for his match with Jerry Lawler – receiving a pep talk from Barry Windham and Bob Orton Jr. Ole Anderson has a microphone and a stern look in his eyes: Anderson: “I’ve been hearing lots of stories about how the Four Horsemen aren’t on the same page… believe me – the Four Horsemen are completely on the same page! The Four Horsemen are a living breathing single organism! A hive mind that know instinctively what the others want and what the others need. So what if Bob Orton does his own thing from time to time? Who cares if Barry Windham speaks on behalf of Ole Anderson? What matters is that the members of the Four Horsemen do what they have to do to get the job done. Right now, the World Champion is in the camp of the Four Horsemen and come Sunday morning… we’ll still have a world champion in our midst – I can guaran-damn-tee that!” Flair: “That’s right Ole, people talk about Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen and make out that we can be broken… newsflash bud, we can’t! We’re a unit! And we stand together at all times. Tonight, Terry Taylor takes on Jerry Lawler but whether we’re at ringside or not, he has me and the rest of the Horsemen behind him! Next week – Nick Bockwinkel, Dusty Rhodes, Wahoo McDaniel, Tommy Rich – all of you can come together and see if you can beat the best in the ring at the same time! We’re laying down a challenge to you bozos! Us against you. And if there’s any lingering doubt… the Horsemen will put that to bed, quicker than we would your women! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!” Grade: B-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/IvanKoloff.jpg Ivan Koloff will be here next week with some words for Hector Guerrero! 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 Jerry 'The King' Lawler vs. 'Mr. Fantastic' Terry Taylor http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JerryLawler.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 A very nervous looking Terry Taylor is far from living up to his ‘Mr. Fantastic’ moniker as The King takes a strong grip of this match from the very beginning! With his trademark punches raining down on Taylor, the crowd are firmly behind Lawler and roar their approval. Taylor is outmatched and looking for any way out that he can get! After only five minutes an exasperated Taylor drops out of the ring and after throwing his hands up in disgust at Lawler goes to walk away from the ring as the referee continues to count. Lawler though is having none of it! He charges out of the ring, shoving Ole Anderson out of his way before grabbing Taylor from behind, he spins him round and sends him flying back into the ring with an Irish Whip! Taylor’s survival instincts seemed to kick in and, using every ‘Nature Boy’ style trick in the book he attempted to derail Lawler’s momentum. Any gains from Mr Fantastic were short lived though and he spent the rest of the match bumping around the ring for the determined Lawler who seemed to be thoroughly enjoying himself! Setting Taylor up for the piledriver, Ole Anderson jumped on to the ring apron, distracting the referee. Lawler didn’t follow through with the impact move deciding instead to drop Taylor down while he argued the toss with Ole. It was all a distraction though because… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/HonkyTonkMan.jpg THE HONKY TONK MAN had snuck through the crowd and hopped the guard rail behind Lawler with his trademark guitar in tow, sliding into the ring, Lawler spots him and turns when…. BANG! The Honky Tonk Man smashes him over the head with his guitar! Lawler drops to the canvas in a heap while Anderson is now almost wrestling with the referee! Honky Tonk kicks the remnants of the guitar out of the ring and drops out after it. A dazed Terry Taylor crawls over to Lawler… 1… 2… 3… Terry Taylor has pulled off a huge upset victory, albeit one that needed a huge assist from The Honky Tonk Man! Winner: Terry Taylor by pinfall in 16:46 to retain the NWA World Television Title Grade: C+</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall Show Grade: B-</div> -- <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>Shame that main event graded out so low--though I guess I deserve some of the blame for that, as I leeched off as much of JYD's popularity as I could before I got rid of him. <img alt=":o" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Plus I wouldn't exactly call anyone in the match a particularly good worker (never saw Cameron though, so I can't judge him.) I'm intrigued by the little bits hinting at possible friction between Ole and the other Horsemen. I have some theories on where that might be going, but will hold my tongue for now. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Cruiserweight title seems custom-made for Liger. I'd be very surprised if anyone else is the first champion. Flair vs. Bockwinkel, title vs career, seems like a match worthy of headlining a big show like Great American Bash. I hope they deliver.</div></blockquote> Yeah, probably not my best bit of booking ever... I was running an experiment and it's help me make up my mind on a few things that will pan out relatively shortly... As for the Horsemen... I'm interested to hear your theories because I have two very distinctly different paths I'm considering right now, let's put it that way... And as for Bock vs Flair - I'm hopeful that they will, with The Crippler (not the biggest spoiler ever!) in the corner of Bockwinkel it could be an emotional night whether he wins or loses!

Ritchardo · November 22, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/WCWTheGreatAmericanBash.jpg Official NWA Souvenir Program THE NWA GREAT AMERICAN BASH! </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Join us for this year’s Great American Bash! The premier wrestling event of the summer! The top stars of the NWA will be out in force as old scores are settled and new rivalries begin… it’s an event you’re sure to never forget as heroes rise, villains fall and the landscape of professional wrestling changes forever. Fourteen matches featuring the cream of wrestling talent comes your way exclusively on Pay-Per-View (speak to your local cable provider and demand the Great American Bash!) In our main event – two of the greatest champions in the history of our sport meet for the World Championship for what could be the very last time! The legendary Nick Bockwinkel puts his career on the line against ‘The Nature Boy’ Ric Flair promising that if he can’t beat Flair then he will retire from the ring. In his corner and by his side will be his tag team partner of so many years, ‘Crippler’ Ray Stevens to make sure that Ole Anderson and the rest of the Four Horsemen don’t have an influence on the outcome! It’s not the only title on the line though because one of the longest reigning Television champions has his chance to recapture the US title from the enemy when Ivan Koloff – the longest reigning US Title holder and self proclaimed USSR Champion puts his title against Mexican born but American bred Hector Guerrero. This battle has a personal edge to it after Koloff’s savage beating of Hector’s brother Chavo earlier this month. Speaking of the World Television Championship, ‘Mr. Fantastic’ Terry Taylor may be a lucky man to still hold his title… but he’ll feel like his luck has run out when he steps into the ring with Native American Wahoo McDaniel! A tough talking and hard hitting man who takes no prisoners, Wahoo has seen them come and seen them go, an NWA veteran of the highest order, Taylor has his work cut out for him here even with Ole Anderson looking on! And a new champion will be crowned! After the retirement of the NWA World Junior title earlier this year, the NWA board have been working on a new showcase for our talented smaller workers and they’ve found one in the form of the NWA Cruiserweight Championship! The tournament to crown a new champion reaches its conclusion when Mike Graham takes on one of Japan’s brightest prospects in either Shinya Hashimoto or Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger for the new title! It’s not just solo belts on the line this month though as both tag team titles will be up for grabs too, starting with the NWA World Tag Team Championship and one of the bloodiest feuds in wrestling history continues to boil at the Great American Bash. The Von Erichs and The Fabulous Freebirds know each other as well as any two teams have ever known each other and they’ll be getting up close and personal again with those title belts as the ultimate prize. They’re not the only teams to hold ‘beef’ with each other though and The Memphis Mafia will be looking to turn their fortunes around with a victory over The Fabulous Ones and to take their NWA US Tag Titles as a reward. Not every feud revolves around a title belt though and for proof of that look no further than ‘The American Dream’ Dusty Rhodes and ‘Cowboy’ Bob Orton Jr. who have been battling each since Orton rejoined the NWA earlier this year. The battle has turned extremely personal and there’s a sense that both men just really want to hurt each other – they’ll have plenty of opportunity to do just that in a brutal ‘I Quit’ Match that even Ole Anderson won’t be able to swing the way of his man. Of course regardless of the result in the I Quit match, there’s a better than average chance of seeing these superstars again… that’s not gong to be the case with either Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler or The Honky Tonk Man because the stipulation of their match-up is quite clear – the loser has to leave this area of the NWA forever… Two men who aren’t going anywhere in terms of the NWA but WILL be wrestling EVERYWHERE are Bam Bam Bigelow and Kevin Sullivan. The psychotic Sullivan took offence to Bam Bam Bigelow breaking his winning streak at NWA Mayhem two months ago and neither man have been able to beat the other in a straight match-up – this has lead Sullivan to launch unprovoked and vicious attacks, almost taking out Precious in his hatred of the Beast from the East. Precious has told us that she’ll be in Bigelow’s corner… not that this match will be staying in the ring as the two men will brawl around ringside with no holds barred and no disqualification rules. This time there must be a winner! And in other matches: <ul><li>Barry Windham (with Ole Anderson) seeks revenge on ‘Wildfire’ Tommy Rich. </li><li>Lex Luger will have Lou Albano in his corner when he finally get his hands on former tag partner Ron Simmons. </li><li>Lou Albano will also be on hand to watch Junkyard Dog take on Hollywood Star Mr. T. </li><li>Former NWA World Tag Team Champions The New Breed clash with the dangerous Stan Hansen & Steve Williams </li></ul> </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Fan Scorecard NWA World Championship vs Career: Nick Bockwinkel (w/ ‘Crippler’ Ray Stevens) vs Ric Flair © (w/ Ole Anderson) Comments: NWA USSR Heavyweight Championship: Hector Guerrero vs Ivan Koloff © Comments: NWA World Television Championship: Wahoo McDaniel vs Terry Taylor © Comments: NWA World Cruiserweight Championship: (Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger or Shinya Hashimoto) vs Mike Graham Comments: NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Von Erichs © vs The Fabulous Freebirds Comments: NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Memphis Mafia Comments: I Quit Match: ‘The American Dream’ Dusty Rhodes vs ‘Cowboy’ Bob Orton Jr. (w/Ole Anderson) Comments: Loser Leaves Town: Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler vs The Honky Tonk Man Comments: Falls Count Anywhere: Bam Bam Bigelow (w/Precious) vs Kevin Sullivan Comments: Tommy Rich vs Barry Windham (w/Ole Anderson) Comments: Lex Luger vs Ron Simmons Comments: Junkyard Dog vs Mr. T. Comments: The New Breed vs Stan Hansen & Steve Williams Comments:</div></blockquote>

franticloser · November 22, 2013

NWA World Championship vs Career: Nick Bockwinkel (w/ ‘Crippler’ Ray Stevens) vs Ric Flair © (w/ Ole Anderson)

Comments:While I can see Bockwinkel loosing, I see Ole causing Flair to lose, but maybe just a dq so the belt stays with Flair

NWA USSR Heavyweight Championship: Hector Guerrero vs Ivan Koloff ©

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NWA World Television Championship: Wahoo McDaniel vs Terry Taylor ©

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NWA World Cruiserweight Championship: (Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger or Shinya Hashimoto) vs Mike Graham

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

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

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I Quit Match: ‘The American Dream’ Dusty Rhodes vs ‘Cowboy’ Bob Orton Jr. (w/Ole Anderson)

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Loser Leaves Town: Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler vs The Honky Tonk Man

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Falls Count Anywhere: Bam Bam Bigelow (w/Precious) vs Kevin Sullivan

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Tommy Rich vs Barry Windham (w/Ole Anderson)

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Lex Luger vs Ron Simmons

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Junkyard Dog vs Mr. T.

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The New Breed vs Stan Hansen & Steve Williams

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SteenBTW · November 22, 2013