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

smwilliams · December 7, 2013

Awesome event. The Flair-Bockwinkel tilt should be a shoo-in for a Spotlight of the Month nomination (especially if you include the ending). If I had been alive (well, I was alive, but young-ish), Lawler vs HTM would've been my favorite.

Dawn · December 7, 2013

<div style="margin-left:25px">Finally, i'm posting the interview with Ole Anderson. As for my avatar, i just chose a abbreviation of my name and The Smasher, and i got the pic from iDOL's organic pic pack. The interview occurred before The Bash. So let's go.</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><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="margin-left:25px"> </div><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="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="font-size: 16px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; display: block;"><div style="text-align: center;" id=""><hr style="margin:0px;" id=""><div style="margin-left:25px">Wrestling Observer Newsletter</div><hr style="margin:0px;" id=""> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="text-align:center"><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/Smasher1311/media/MALE_059.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t548/Smasher1311/MALE_059.jpg</a><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/Smasher1311/media/OleAnderson.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t548/Smasher1311/OleAnderson.jpg</a><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px">A Interview with Ole</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> Written by LTS of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><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><div style="margin-left:25px">1. To start the interview in a high note, Mr. Ole, What is your relationship with the current World Champion Ric Flair? </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px">Ric and I have a unique relationship. I know what's best for business and Ric knows what's good for Ric. More often than not they're the same thing. Thing is what you see on screen is what you see off screen - we're both just playing ourselves - the only difference is that the things we're arguing or agreeing about on screen are different from the ones behind the scenes. At the moment Ric and I are good, you might want to come back and ask me about that again in a couple of weeks but right now, we're on the same page.</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> 2. What do you think of the nearly year long and extremely praised WWF World Heavyweight Championship reign of Ted DiBiase?</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px">Let's get one thing straight. Ted Dibiase is a hell of a worker and deserves all the money and success that he gets but 90% of his achievements are based on that character. Ted can go with the best of them but he's not fit to mentioned in the same breath as Ric Flair or Nick Bockwinkel right now. And that's not the guy's fault - it's where he works. Right now people are paying money to see the rich guy get his comeuppance; to see the bully get what's coming to him. Ring any bells? It's the same reason that people are still paying money to come and watch Alliance matches. They want to see Vince McMahon beaten and that's what we're gonna do. Good luck to Ted but if he wants to be recognised as a real legend, he needs to do it here.</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> 3. Would you ever leave the JCP for the WWF?</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px">(laughs) You're kidding right? I'm a wrestler. I work in the wrestling business. Tell you what though, if I ever give it up and decide to join the circus, I'll get on the phone...</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> 4. What do you think of the war between the JCP and the WWF?</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px">It's not a war, it's an invasion. They invaded our territories, they stole our stars pushed my friends into an early grave and ran roughshod over everybody and anybody who didn't see things their way. You don't have to be in the Alliance to be respectful. Verne Gagne respected the business and look what they've done to him! This is it though - our last stand and the Alliance is pulling together - we're adding members all the time, we've lifted restrictions on running shows outside our own areas and offering free trade amongst our members. You'll see the stars of the Pacific Northwest and of the Mid South on our screens... and they'll be getting a fair crack of the whip too.</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> 5. How are you planning to take the JCP from a Cult sensation to a Global phenomenon?</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px">Simple. We're just going to keep putting on the best wrestling shows on TV right now, building up to important Pay Per Views and giving the next generation the chance to work with our veterans. We never set out with the intention of being a global company in JCP... but the Alliance is - if we're the centre of that then so be it. Maybe that's what is needed a centralised global office with lots of feeder members. Time will tell I guess but we think we have the business plan, with the right acquisitions to take the game to the enemy.</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> 6. What would you say to those who believe Hector Guerrero is being pushed above his level?</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px">Hector Guerrero? Hector Guerrero is one of the most successful TV Champions in our history! He's from a family with a real pedigree in this business and he's a real leader behind the scenes. Look at it this way, you just asked me about Ted DiBiase - would he be where he was if it wasn't for Mike DiBiase? Possibly, but probably not. Hector knows what's needed mentally to succeed in this business and you can't teach that.</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> 7. Is the USSR title angle still relevant in 1988?</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px">The old USA vs Russia angle is getting old hat in fairness but Ivan's been doing this for a long, long time. He's a guy who deserved a few runs as a thank you. He knows how to generate heat and this title change was his idea. I think it's working well. Is it a long term thing? No, in 1988 you can't be booking everything in this old fashioned way but as a novelty I think it works.</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> 8. Your choices for the 'new' Horsemen proved somewhat controversial - fans seem to have taken to Barry Windham but Terry Taylor and Bob Orton Jr. have both drawn criticism... what would you say to those critics?</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px">The Horsemen was a lucky accident. Four major title holders sent out to do a promo together and for some reason it caught fire. People saw us as the four elite workers in the business and that's what the Horseman brand is all about now - Elitism. Showing off who are the best workers in the world. Tell me who's been ripping up the territory in the last three months? It's Bob Orton. Without wanting to be arrogant, the man is like Ole Anderson - a guy who just gets the job done in the ring. Terry Taylor has the swagger of Tully Blanchard but just as importantly the look of Ric Flair - he could be a real star in this business and the Horsemen will take him there. The Horsemen are not the only thing we've got in the NWA right now... but they're a key component of what we've got planned. People have to get out of the mindset of the Four Horsemen being Me, Ric, Arn and Tully. Those days are gone and I'm afraid to say they aren't coming back. The Horsemen are different now but they've the same goal - to hold every piece of gold in the industry. Funny thing is the only one that's been accepted without issue is Barry... and he's the one who nearly didn't make the cut. I had looked to bring in Mike Rotunda to team up with Barry again but he signed on at Disneyland instead, bet he regrets that now, but anyway my other choice, Stan Lane came to me and asked about picking up Steve Keirn for a run with the Fabulous Ones and I pulled the switch. Seems to have worked out well for both of them.</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> 9. To end the interview, can you tell us about new hirings for the JCP?</div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px">Hirings? Watch out for the Great American Bash, we've picked up one or two people who might make wonderful additions to our roster and I guarantee you this, the whole landscape of the company will change after this show.</div></div></div><div></div></blockquote></div>

The Final Countdown · December 7, 2013

((Minor correction: the Bash was the 30th, not the 29th.))

It was no DiBiase vs. Hart (<img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />), but good to see Bockwinkel go out with a solid main event performance.

I see Tully brought his belt with him. Is that a title unification match with Flair I smell? Tell me that wouldn't be a sweet Starrcade main event!

Looks like Liger's got his first legit feud--that should be interesting. The modern day flier vs. one of the innovators.

I expected Precious to be a swerve, but I think I like what you did better. The beauty & the beast reference was a nice touch.

Both of the title changes surprised me, but in hindsight I think they were good moves. I'll be interested to see if the Von Erichs/Freebirds feud continues.

Also: the WWF may not acknowledge the existence of rival promotions, but don't think they aren't reading Ole's comments in the dirt sheets and cooking up some subtle (or not so subtle) jabs in response. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Ritchardo · December 8, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="smwilliams" data-cite="smwilliams" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Awesome event. The Flair-Bockwinkel tilt should be a shoo-in for a Spotlight of the Month nomination (especially if you include the ending). If I had been alive (well, I was alive, but young-ish), Lawler vs HTM would've been my favorite.</div></blockquote> Thanks! Honky/Lawler worked out well - I'll be covering in a little bit more depth in my news stories (which hopefully I should be posting tonight) why we had to have a loser leaves town match in the first place but that along with the tag match and the main event were my definite faves. Reading it back, I've probably been a little light on the semi-main compared to those other three but I covered Orton/Rhodes in more depth the previous month so it's swings & roundabouts I guess! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Finally, i'm posting the interview with Ole Anderson. As for my avatar, i just chose a abbreviation of my name and The Smasher, and i got the pic from iDOL's organic pic pack. The interview occurred before The Bash. So let's go.</div></blockquote> Thanks again for doing this Smash, like it a lot! <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>((Minor correction: the Bash was the 30th, not the 29th.)) It was no DiBiase vs. Hart (), but good to see Bockwinkel go out with a solid main event performance. I see Tully brought his belt with him. Is that a title unification match with Flair I smell? Tell me that wouldn't be a sweet Starrcade main event! Looks like Liger's got his first legit feud--that should be interesting. The modern day flier vs. one of the innovators. I expected Precious to be a swerve, but I think I like what you did better. The beauty & the beast reference was a nice touch. Both of the title changes surprised me, but in hindsight I think they were good moves. I'll be interested to see if the Von Erichs/Freebirds feud continues. Also: the WWF may not acknowledge the existence of rival promotions, but don't think they aren't reading Ole's comments in the dirt sheets and cooking up some subtle (or not so subtle) jabs in response. </div></blockquote> And that's why I shouldn't be editing at 8.30am! It was always going to be a hard task matching Bret/Dibiase but I was heartned by the main event getting the joint top mark (along with the Tag Title match) and narrowly missing out by one point on a B+ rating... and let's face it the Bash is important but it's not Starrcade level, hopefully with five months of building, it can achieve an A match in there somewhere... Will it be a title unification match between Ric & Tully? Possibly... but who says they're going to be at loggerheads? Maybe they're still on the same page... guess you'll need to tune in to Showdown to try and get an idea although with Starrcade five months away and me beginning to put the pieces of the show together already, don't be expecting a sudden resolution! Do your worst Mr. Hill and Mr. McMahon, the Alliance aren't afraid of the big bad F...

Dawn · December 8, 2013

No problem bro, i had fun doing the interview...and now i saw that i put RTS instead of LTS

So, about The Bash, great debuts in Tully and Arn. Really interested to see where the Main Event scene goes now.

Hashasheen · December 8, 2013

At this point in time, the AWA is still one of the big world titles in the United States (no matter what John Cena has had to say recently), so I currently I can only see you doing a title merger at Starrcade (AWA versus NWA, the alliance's last laugh over Verne Gagne?) or a dual brand system to accommodate two world championships and maybe give you more opportunities to get some youngsters over.

What's interesting about a JCP diary is that the WWF currently has many if not most of all the obvious names & contenders, so more than a few of your signings are coming out of left-field for most readers, but you're still doing rather well in making them feel right, for lack of a better term.

Beejus · December 9, 2013

LOVED IT. The Bash was great from top to bottom, can't find any possible way to say anything negative about it. AND YOU BOUGHT THE AWA!!! Definitely excited to see where you fit all your new stars in, if they're all just going to be jobbers except for the big three that you picked up, or if some of them will have a good spot.

Looks like in 3ish months when I get to my GAB, I'll have quite the shoes to fill!

Ritchardo · December 9, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>No problem bro, i had fun doing the interview...and now i saw that i put RTS instead of LTS <img alt=":o" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> So, about The Bash, great debuts in Tully and Arn. Really interested to see where the Main Event scene goes now.</div></blockquote> Massive additions to my main event scene for sure, if I'm going to be honest the prospect of having Arn & Tully was one of my main driving forces for picking up the AWA in the first place. When I discussed it with TFC (giving him his place and allowing him to veto it if he felt it disturbed the game world too much) he did tell me as fair warning that he'd be going after those two if the AWA went out of business... I'd never have been able to compete with the lure of the WWF... so it's my fault that you're not getting to see a programme between Demolition & Arn/Tully... sorry!!! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Hashasheen" data-cite="Hashasheen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>At this point in time, the AWA is still one of the big world titles in the United States (no matter what John Cena has had to say recently), so I currently I can only see you doing a title merger at Starrcade (AWA versus NWA, the alliance's last laugh over Verne Gagne?) or a dual brand system to accommodate two world championships and maybe give you more opportunities to get some youngsters over. What's interesting about a JCP diary is that the WWF currently has many if not most of all the obvious names & contenders, so more than a few of your signings are coming out of left-field for most readers, but you're still doing rather well in making them feel right, for lack of a better term. </div></blockquote> Thanks for that! I have tried to make signings seem as legit as possible and have decided against bringing people in before for that very same reason... Mr. T. has been my one true 'luxury' in that sense. He's not someone I could've seen working for a wrestling promotion for any length of time and doesn't seem to fit quite right at the moment. It's causing me some headaches because I have a real long term idea of what to do with him and his character but if I can't make it a better fit soon then I'll need to cut him loose. That's partly why Lawler had to go... but again, I'll cover that in my news stories tonight. Agree completely about the AWA World Title - in retrospect the timing of this has been perfect for me - I've been singing Nick Bockwinkel's praises in the diary as a true legend and a great world champion etc. and have generally been pushing the AWA World Title (although not by name) as a big deal so my 'audience' will hopefully be prepped for Tully's return and be excited not just by it being ex-Horseman Tully Blanchard but AWA World Champion Tully Blanchard... if that makes sense?! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>LOVED IT. The Bash was great from top to bottom, can't find any possible way to say anything negative about it. AND YOU BOUGHT THE AWA!!! Definitely excited to see where you fit all your new stars in, if they're all just going to be jobbers except for the big three that you picked up, or if some of them will have a good spot. Looks like in 3ish months when I get to my GAB, I'll have quite the shoes to fill! </div></blockquote> You called it! I'd actually bought them over before the end of that month and was hoping it could slide without being picked up on... you're too sharp for that though! Fair warning - I don't intend to run a full 'invasion' style storyline because I just don't think I could do justice to it at this time. My roster dynamic isn't set-up for it and I'd rather do things a little differently. Not all of the ex-AWA guys will be a success here but not all of them will bottom out either... Everyone gets a fair crack of the whip!

Dawn · December 9, 2013

It is? Oh, i'm never going to read this again, you...

j/k

Beejus · December 9, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You called it! I'd actually bought them over before the end of that month and was hoping it could slide without being picked up on... you're too sharp for that though!</div></blockquote> As much subtext as I use for my own diary, I don't miss things like that too often <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Hashasheen · December 9, 2013

Not gonna lie Ritchardo, but you've really regained momentum with this AWA buy-out and with Tully & Arn back in JCP. I'm surprised that TFC didn't go for them (was there an OOC reason he didn't do it?), but it's a cool moment that I wish had happened IRL when the AWA went out of business.

Other questions:

1. Mind giving us a list of the AWA acquires you made?

1B. Also, the final AWA roster if you remember it or print-screened it?

1C. Final champions?

1D. Showing of the final AWA event/did you do a final "AWA" event of your own to give them a proper conclusion?*

* I tend to do that sometimes when I buy a company out and if I'm going for a loot option. Take all the wrestlers, give them one final pay off and shift the titles to whoever I want and then let go of the ones I don't want/didn't produce as hoped. Obvious example is AMW in every 1997 game I play.

Ritchardo · December 9, 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> <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/JCP-1.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/AWA.jpg The AWA had been in financial trouble for quite some time, and it finally reached a point where Verne Gagne simply couldn’t afford to stay afloat any longer. As a result, after nearly 30 years in business, Verne sold all of the company’s assets to the NWA, which led to several AWA stars appearing on the NWA’s Great American Bash PPV this month (more on that a bit later.) No wrestling promotion has anywhere near the financial muscle of the WWF, so obviously they could have stepped in and outbid the NWA if they’d chosen to do so. From what we’ve been told, head booker James Hill wanted to do exactly that, and had a tentative AWA vs. WWF storyline in the works before Vince McMahon stepped in and shot him down. Vince does not like to publicly acknowledge the existence of any rival wrestling promotions, and apparently that philosophy also applied to the idea of an invading AWA force actually owned by the WWF. Vince was content with the AWA ceasing operations, and more importantly their TV show going off of the air so the WWF is once again the only wrestling company featured on TNN. The NWA had no such reservations, and thus jumped in and bought Verne out. The move will provide a nice boost to the NWA’s star power with the likes of Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson and Jimmy Snuka, and also opens up some interesting storyline possibilities. Head Booker Ole Anderson was given the unenviable task of dismissing a number of backroom staff, the women's division and the majority of the lower card workers on a black day for wrestling. 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The NWA were clearly taking note of the WWF’s recent Anarchy in the UK tour and both ASWUK and the NWA will be keen to try and limit the Federation’s influence in the UK moving forward.</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/JCP-1.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NJPW.jpg A busy month for news sees what would normally be headline news relegated in importance but the relationship between New Japan and Jim Crockett Promotions has reached the point of being 'untenable'. Reports suggest that the recent acquisition of Stan Hansen & Steve Williams through a new working relationship with Inoki's group infuriated Giant Baba and AJPW. Hansen had of course recently defected to NJPW and Baba took the matter very seriously, giving NWA President an ultimatum. What Crockett's decision would've been remains a mystery because as ever in the wrestling business, other events overtook them. We understand that the skirmish between Greg Gagne and Stan Hansen at the Great American Bash was NOT scripted and was a culmination of a lot of bad blood and tension between the Gagnes and Hansen since their arrival in the JCP locker room. New Japan officials are apparently furious at having one of their stars humiliated in such a public fashion and demanded that Hansen & Williams return to the company immediately. Shinya Hashimoto has also left the company as a result of the incident.</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 National Wrestling Alliance: #1 (Overall: #2): http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/FCDiary/TFCTGA/JCP.jpg:original Jim Crockett Promotions Size:Cult Champions: NWA World Heavyweight: Ric Flair AWA World Heavyweight: Tully Blanchard NWA US Heavyweight: Hector Guerrero NWA World Television: Terry Taylor NWA World Cruiserweight: Jushin 'Thunder' Liger NWA World Tag Team: The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Michael Hayes) NWA United States Tag Team: The Fabulous Ones (Stan Lane & Steve Keirn) The Great American Bash 1988: Main Event & Match of the Night: Ric Flair defeated Nick Bockwinkel to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title (B) Overall Event Grade: B Other News: -Signings: Jerry Lynn, Robbie Brookside, Tracy Smothers, Jimmy Del Ray, Art Barr, Shaun Simpson, Steve Armstrong, Ray Stevens (Two Shot), Steve Simpson, Butcher Vachon (One Shot), Larry Hennig (One Shot), Pat O'Connor (One Shot), Pat Tanaka -Departures: Chavo Guerrero (Loan), Stan Hansen (Loan), Steve Williams (Loan), Teijo Khan, Paul Jones, Rocky King, Basher, Spike, Vladimir Petrov, Tommy Angel, Italian Stallion, Jerry Lawler, Shinya Hashimoto, Tiger Conway Jr. #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: None AJPW were inactive in July Other News: -Signings: Haruka Eigen (Extension) #3 (Overall: #5): 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: Grand Prix Tournament Main Event: Kung Fu defeated Rayo de Jalisco Sr. to retain the NWA World Middleweight Title (B-) Match of the Night: Satanico & Charles Jr. drew with Rocca & Lizmark (B) Overall Event Grade: B- Other News: - Signings: Fuerza Guerrera (Extension) #4 (Overall: #7): http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/ASW2.jpg All Star Wrestling United Kingdom Size: North (British Isles) Champions: ASW British Heavyweight: Kendo Nagasaki British Heavy Middleweight: Chic Cullen The Big Event: ASWUK Come Out & Play Main Event: Kendo Nagasaki d. Wayne Bridges to retain the ASW British Heavyweight Title (C+) Match of the Night: Tony St. Clair d. Sid Cooper (C+) Overall Event Grade: C+ Other News: - None #5 (Overall: #12): 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: Angel of Death UWF Tag Team: Iceman King Parsons & Steve Cox The Big Event: UWF Beat the Heat Main Event and Match of the Night: Chavo Guerrero d. Sweet Brown Sugar (B) Overall Event Grade: C+ Other News: - Signings: Brad Rheingans, Boyd Pierce (Extension) - Departures: The Warrior #6 (Overall: #13): 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: CWA Victory Main Event and Match of the Night: Tommy Rich d. Hercules Ayala to retain the AWA Southern Heavyweight Title (C+) Overall Event Grade: C Other News: - Signings: Scott Levy, Hercules Ayala, Tommy Rich (Extension) - Departures: Pat Tanaka #7 (Overall: #15): 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: Manny Fernandez NWA Pacific Northwest Television: Scott Peterson NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team: Scott Peterson & Iceman King Parsons The Big Event: PNW Powerplay Main Event & Match of the Night: Cocoa Samoa & Ricky Santana d. Super Ninja & Billy Two Eagles (C-) Overall Event Grade: D+ Other News: - None #8 (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: Ed Gantner & Super Ninja The Big Event: CCW Sole Survivor Main Event & Match of the Night: Ron Fuller d. Kevin Von Erich to retain the NWA Southeast Continental Heavyweight title (C+) Overall Event Grade: C Other News: -Signings: Headhunter A (Extension), Headhunter B (Extension), Kendall Windham - Departures: Vladimir Petrov (Loan), Doug Furnas, The Warrior #9 (Overall: #19): 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: CSW Clobbering Times 1988 Main Event: Bulldog Bob Brown d. Mike Graham to retain the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title (C+) Match of the Night: Kevin Von Erich d. Mark Fleming (C+) Overall Event Grade: C Other News: - None In Other News From the Wrestling World: Promotion News - Javier Llanes has taken up the book for the UWA following the recent change in ownership. Debuts - Mephisto - Violencia - Norihiro Yamamoto - Dr. X Retirements - The Missing Link - Joyce Grable <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1928976&postcount=758" rel="external nofollow">For more information on the WWF – check out The Final Countdown’s diary here:</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>Not gonna lie Ritchardo, but you've really regained momentum with this AWA buy-out and with Tully & Arn back in JCP. I'm surprised that TFC didn't go for them (was there an OOC reason he didn't do it?), but it's a cool moment that I wish had happened IRL when the AWA went out of business. Other questions: 1. Mind giving us a list of the AWA acquires you made? 1B. Also, the final AWA roster if you remember it or print-screened it? 1C. Final champions? 1D. Showing of the final AWA event/did you do a final "AWA" event of your own to give them a proper conclusion?* * I tend to do that sometimes when I buy a company out and if I'm going for a loot option. Take all the wrestlers, give them one final pay off and shift the titles to whoever I want and then let go of the ones I don't want/didn't produce as hoped. Obvious example is AMW in every 1997 game I play.</div></blockquote> You're not wrong! I've been in a bit of a holding pattern to be totally honest since I decided to buy out the AWA - I wanted to pull the trigger at a big show and it made sense to hold out to the Bash, everything else has kind of ticked over particularly knowing where Ric/Bock was headed. From memory, and I'm sure TFC will correct me if I'm wrong, but he just didn't like the feel of doing an AWA invasion in that timeframe for the WWF that and he didn't like that the AI strip title reigns (which is a pain but I've pretty much ignored it as far as the diary is concerned). 1A - See above! 1B - The following workers were not transferred over (and the reasons I had): In-Ring: Males Buddy Landel - AI hiring, doesn't have a real 'AWA' feel and I'm grooming Taylor as a 'pseudo-Nature Boy' I don't need another one. Gerry Morrow - tempted... but he's only be a low card jobber. May still get a spot in the future. In-Ring: Females I don't have a Women's Division and have no plans on starting one anytime soon either so they'd be a bit of a waste unless they had transferrable skills. Sadly none of them did to the point they'd be comparable to my current females (Tara & Precious) Debbie Combs Donna Marie Dump Matsumoto Madusa Micelli Penny Mitchell Sue Green Winona Little Heart Out-Ring Two referees that although have potential to one day be managers or other talent aren't there at this stage and I'm planning on moving Teddy Long out of his stripes shortly already so can't really find room to build two managers from scratch right now. Oh and I've got Earl Hebner and Tommy Young (now) as refs so they're not getting a gig right now doing that either: Bill Alfonso Jim Mitchell Two legends that I wanted to give a short farewell glimpse in the sun to but that I don't have room backstage for: Larry Hennig Ray Stevens This next lot all came close to getting picked up but I opted to go for Jim Ross instead... Rod Trongard in particular came very, very close to being the new lead announcer for the NWA. I'm stuck with David Crockett backstage so can't have too many wages being spent on fluff. Eric Bischoff Larry Nelson Lee Marshall Rod Trongard Last one is the former AWA head booker - something really odd about getting the guy who booked the company into oblivion to come on board under the new regime so no start for him. As you can see I did take on most of the in-ring talent but the truth is that the AI shedded most of the old AWA names in July & August 1987. 1C - AWA World Heavyweight Champion = Tully Blanchard AWA World Light Heavyweight Champion = Jimmy Garvin AWA World Tag Team Champions = Greg Gagne & Cocoa Samoa 1D - Unfortunately I didn't give them a final show as such, given it was a joint diary between myself and TFC, I figured it would hold things up a little bit too much so it was just a general final AWA TV show I'm afraid although Larry Zbyszko did beat Tully Blanchard in the main event in a non-title match... a reversal of the result at the previous month's Superclash III.

Hashasheen · December 9, 2013

Cheers for all the info, I'm surprised you didn't bring in the other AWA titles and purloin them into title shots/unification with your existing championships for a nice little bit of shine for the existing champs. But then I always try to work some extra money out of a promotion assimilation by having as many "unification marquee" matches for an event as possible.

Also, how dare you not bring in Madusa Miceli, that All-American sweet-heart. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> And Landell is a good enough worker that I'm surprised you didn't keep him on for the sake of jobbing if nothing else.

The Final Countdown · December 9, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>From memory, and I'm sure TFC will correct me if I'm wrong, but he just didn't like the feel of doing an AWA invasion in that timeframe for the WWF that and he didn't like that the AI strip title reigns (which is a pain but I've pretty much ignored it as far as the diary is concerned).</div></blockquote> Pretty much this, though I did have a workaround in place for the vacant title issue. One other major reason why I passed was because my roster is bloated enough as it is. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Hashasheen" data-cite="Hashasheen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Cheers for all the info, I'm surprised you didn't bring in the other AWA titles and purloin them into title shots/unification with your existing championships for a nice little bit of shine for the existing champs. But then I always try to work some extra money out of a promotion assimilation by having as many "unification marquee" matches for an event as possible. Also, how dare you not bring in Madusa Miceli, that All-American sweet-heart. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> And Landell is a good enough worker that I'm surprised you didn't keep him on for the sake of jobbing if nothing else.</div></blockquote> Your first paragraph is basically what I was planning. One of my lower-tier PPVs, probably in December or so, would have been built around unifying any WWF/AWA equivalent titles (world, tag and women's for sure.) It just didn't feel like something WWF would do in this era, though. Ritchardo may not have had a place for her, but I think it's a safe bet that Madusa will pop up in the WWF women's division eventually. Especially since she now shows up in my Hidden Gems list.

BlueStar · December 10, 2013

I'm still running a game with the AWA so this will be interesting to follow. Buddy Rose and Doug Somers are a solid tag team and Rose especially is entertaining.

Personally I dismissed Greg Gagne (as a storyline as I took over from his father Verne as the owner) and I never really got any good matches out of Cocoa Samoa.

Perhaps I'll make a diary from the ongoing game one day...got everything written up in Word but don't think I have the time or motivation to do all the formatting.

You should have taken Dick Slater as well...he's a fun guy to have backstage. Honky's nothing compared to Slater... <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

olympia · December 10, 2013

there is nothing that says you can't book an AWA MEMORIES show in a month or two. Whether its a monthly supercard, tv show, or one-off house show, it would be a nice tribute. Use your newly acquired AWA stars in meaningful matches and work in a few of your regulars to fill out the show (and help get better ratings). Very similiar concept the "One Night Only" hardcore shows that pay tribute to ECW

even though the belts may be buried, you could always have Jimmy Garvin saying he's the best jr heavyweight in the world and challenge to Liger. Gagne/Samoa - I doubt that team will see the light of day in JCP, short of maybe using them on the AWA memories show -- a match that maybe sets up a feud for one or both of them (like Cocoa turning heel. that would also set him up for a feud with Snuka).

We all know Buddy Rose can be built into a national star with a little work (having done so in AWA and PNW diaries). Hopefully he will get a chance to shine on the big stage of the NWA now.

Ritchardo · December 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 Kendall Windham d. Art Barr in 5:51 (D) and Barry Windham d. Robbie Brookside in 4:49 (C-)</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/FridayNightShowdown.jpg August 5th, 1988 From The Barnhill Arena, Fayetville, Arkansas Attendance: 7,796 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/HonkyTonkMan.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/HectorGuerrero.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/RicFlair.jpg http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MichaelHayes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryGordy.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/ArnAnderson.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TullyBlanchard.jpg A short video comprising of still photo montages of the main battles from the Great American Bash is played. The most notable figures from the highlight reel are The Honky Tonk Man, Dusty Rhodes, Hector Guerrero, Ric Flair and The Fabulous Freebirds. The video ends with a picture of Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson looking on from the end of the aisle as a voiceover tells us how we can re-order The Great American Bash. 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/VerneGagne.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DavidCrockett.jpg David Crockett is with Verne Gagne? Gagne: “David, I’d like to thank you and your brother for the opportunity to talk to the fans of the NWA today because it’s my pleasure to be able to tell them some very exciting news. As you would have seen at the Great American Bash, the AWA World Champion Tully Blanchard appeared at the show as did a number of the other AWA stars… I am proud to announce that the AWA are now to be considered a part of the National Wrestling Alliance and our World Title will be defended on NWA television and events! To give everyone a taste of what they can expect our number one contender will be decided tonight in a match between ‘The Living Legend’ Larry Zbyszko and Buzz Sawyer. The winner will go on to face Tully Blanchard at the Bunkhouse Stampede. We look forward to a long and successful relationship. Grade: C-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LexLuger.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DickMurdoch.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JimmySnuka.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BarryWindham.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BamBamBigelow.jpg An advertisement for the next NWA PPV plays: The Bunkhouse Stampede - coming in three short weeks! We're promised two World Title defences in addition to a battle royal with a difference: 20 men enter the ring in regular stages, no holds barred – elimination can only take place by pinfall or submission inside the ring… for the winner? The winner gets a shot at either the NWA World Champion or the AWA World Champion depending on their preference, at Fall Brawl. Several workers are highlighted including Lex Luger, Dick Murdoch, Jimmy Snuka, Terry Taylor, Barry Windham and Bam Bam Bigelow 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/BobOrtonJr.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/OleAnderson.jpg Bob Orton Jr. makes his way out to the ring with Ole Anderson while the crowd chant 'Quitter!' Orton: "SHUT UP! What you people don't get is that I'm smarter than all of you! Why did I quit against Dusty Rhodes? I wanted to make sure that I was still fit enough to take what belongs to me. You wanna try having a fat guy like that sitting on your back pulling your head off your shoulders and then tell me that you wouldn't give it up... Like I said, I want what is mine and that's to prove myself as the greatest wrestler in America today... "Hector Guerrero, I listened to all your talk about how you're a Real American well I didn't like the last guy who told me that's what he was... brother... and I like you even less because you ain't nothin' but a fence jumpin' fraud! Say what you want about Ivan Koloff but he never made out he was something that he wasn't. "Guerrero if you've got the guts then why don't you come out here and face me?!!!" Orton pauses but there's no response. Orton: "That's what I thought... well you can hide Guerrero but you can't hide forever. I'm comin for you and I'm going to make sure that a proper AMERICAN holds that title again if it's the last thing I do!" 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;">Junkyard Dog vs. Larry Cameron (w/ Mr. T.) http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JunkyardDog.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 Following on from his interference in JYD's match last night this is the chance for the Dog to have his day and he clearly has revenge on his mind... but Larry Cameron is too much to handle. Despite his inexperience, Cameron's youthful energy and strength is too much for JYD to cope with and, with one eye continually on Mr. T. on the outside, The Dog is unable to focus on the task at hand - falling in the end to a brutal clothesline that gives Cameron the biggest win of his career to date. Winner: Larry Cameron by pinfall in 6:41 Grade: D+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/HonkyTonkMan.jpg Tonight’s Main Event is announced: A Number One contender’s match-up pitting The American Dream Dusty Rhodes against The Honky Tonk Man! For the winner: A shot at NWA World Champion Ric Flair at the Bunkhouse Stampede! 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/ChrisChampion.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/SeanRoyal.jpg The New Breed challenge The Fabulous Freebirds to an NWA World Title Match at Bunkhouse Stampede. Champion: “People seem to forget that we’ve seen the future, they seem to believe that the New Breed’s time with the Championship belts is a thing of the past but tomorrow belongs to us!” Royal: “Fabulous Freebirds – you used every dirty trick in the book to get your hands on those straps but you're fooling yourselves if you don't think you'll pay the price down the road... only thing you don't know is when it's coming... but we do... and put it this way, The Two Time Champions of the World - The New Breed has a great ring to it!” 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/KevinSullivan52.jpg Kevin Sullivan has a message for Bam Bam Bigelow and the NWA in general… Sullivan: "Gather close to your television sets because I'm going to tell you a story... a story about a man who once reigned supreme... a man who built an Army of Darkness to do his bidding and very nearly conqurered the entire wrestling world. Since then, that man has lost his way... he became satisfied working within the system... within YOUR system but no longer... I am here to tell you that the Army of Darkness is renewed. The Army are coming to right the wrongs that have been done to that man, to THIS man and it starts with you Bam Bam Bigelow. "I realise now Bigelow that the reason you infuriated me was that once not so long ago you'd have been working for me... The Beast From the East would've been my pet, my enforcer but now Bigelow because I've taken my eye off the ball it's allowed men like you to believe you have free will! You have no free will Bigelow... none of you do, this is the time for Kevin Sullivan and the Army of Darkness to reign supreme once more and it starts tonight! I will be recruiting to my army, THE army and I have my first recruit..." From out of the picture comes a vaguely familiar figure with a whole new look http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TheWarlord1.jpg Sullivan: “Look at my latest creation! Marvel at him for he is a creature reborn! “You might recognise him as ‘The Warlord’ but he's more than a Lord of War... he's a Lord of Suffering, A Lord of Pain and from now on that's what you call him: you get down on your knees and pray that the Lord of Pain shows you the sweet mercy of his release. Manny Fernandez, you are to the be the first set free by his glorious embrace!" 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;">Manny Fernandez vs The Lord of Pain (w/Kevin Sullivan) 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/TheWarlord1.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KevinSullivan52.jpg After his sermon like introduction, the expectation of the crowd was that The Lord of Pain appeared to be someone to be reckoned with and Manny Fernandez bad run continued as he was totally dominated by his much larger foe. Wearing an unusual half face mask, The Lord was a striking sight in the ring and spent most of his time striking Fernandez, clubbing in the back of the head with dominant forearm blows. The Lord of Pain lived up to his name when he caught Fernandez in a strong Full Nelson. With nowhere to go, Manny was forced to quit and the new look Army of Darkness had claimed its first victim. Winner: The Lord of Pain in 7:22 by Submission 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/JimmySnuka.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Tara.jpg Tara: "Mr Snuka. The last time we spoke you told me that you had come back here for what was yours... you later attacked Jushin Liger after his NWA World Cruiserweight title win. Was that what you were referring to?" Snuka smirks before replying Snuka: "WHO WHO WHO WHO WHO WHO! Do I look like Cruiserweight to you Girl?! LIGER! I am BEST high flyer wrestler! I make High Flying Wrestling! I have to listen to people say that now Liger is best, not in my book. Not in book of real wrestling fans and I take back my title! Not your Cruiserweight belt for the little people but the real title at stake - greatest high flying wrestler in world! WHO WHO WHO WHO WHO! LIGER! You are warned. Leave now before it is too late for you to go." 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;">AWA World Heavyweight Title: #1 Contender's Match 'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko vs. Buzz Sawyer http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/LarryZbyszko.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BuzzSawyer.jpg Two of the top talents in the now defunct AWA clash for the first time on NWA television and despite Sawyer being from the Mid South, the crowd are quick to get behind the far more gracious and sportsman-like Zbyszko who stands back to allow Sawyer to re-enter the ring each time he attempts to take the action to the outside. The chaotic style of Sawyer proves difficult for a technician like Larry to cope with but chaos is only a worthwhile tactic if you can control it and unfortunately Sawyer is a little too highly strung. Catching sight of a photographer at ringside wearing dark shades and long blonde hair, Sawyer can barely keep his eyes from him and when the snapper gets too close... Sawyer makes a grab at him! He pulls the photographer into the ring and delivers a huge suplex while Zbyszko looks on stunned. Sawyer is clawing at the shades of the now poleaxed photographer even as the referee is calling for the bell... Sawyer's rage is only further flamed when he realises his mistake: this is not Tommy Rich's attempt at payback but a poor random NWA staffer who's beaten to within an inch of his life! Winner: Larry Zbyszko by disqualification in 16:06 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/OleAnderson.jpg We’re in the back with Ric Flair & Ole Anderson. Flair: “Before we go any further, I just want to extend my congratulations again to Nick Bockwinkel for a wonderful career and for going out at the very top. He pushed me further than I imagined he ever could and let me tell you, I respect the man and his word that he's going to retire. I trust that when the day comes for me to hang up my boots that I can do so with half the dignity of Nick Bockwinkel...” Anderson is visibly rolling his eyes behind Flair's line of sight but Naitch carries on: "What I really wanted to talk about was a couple of unexpected arrivals at the Great American Bash. Two of my oldest and greatest friends came along to see Nick Bockwinkel's final moments in the ring... but they didn't tell me they were coming. They've not returned my calls all week and I don't know what's going on. People keep asking me about Arn and Tully but if they don't pick up the phone to me then what am I to do?! "So here's the thing. Why don't you come along to Showdown next week, we can talk it out in the ring and get to the bottom of this because there's a lot of talk in the back that you two aren't happy with me... so let's forget about the Horsemen both the Horsemen of today and the ones of yesterday and just sort it out like brothers. The four of us in the ring again, just like old times." Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NickBockwinkel.jpg Nick Bockwinkel is in the ring and waving to the fans. Bockwinkel: "Last week was one of the most emotional and difficult times that I have ever experienced and it was a very sobering thought for me to consider never stepping into this ring again... and... I just can't do it. I can't commit to never stepping inside a ring again because wrestling is in my very veins. It is the pulsing heartbeat of my very existence and I can not and will not promise to never be here in front of you again. "I have made a commitment, however, to Mr. Flair and the good people of the National Wrestling Alliance that I will no longer wrestle and I will keep to my word... but if you consider for even a nanosecond that this will keep me from the sport that I love and the people that I love then you've got another thing coming! "Starting next week, my very own wrestling talk show will premiere - inviting some of the biggest personalities in the National Wrestling Alliance to air their trials and tribulations, right here in the centre of the ring! And having heard what Mr Flair had to say about his former colleagues and knowing what it's like to be on the other side of the ring from both him and Mr. Blanchard, I feel I'm in the ideal place to moderate any debate between the two!" 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 Heavyweight Title: #1 Contender's Match 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/HonkyTonkMan.jpg Both wrestlers are on top of their game after their high profile victories at the Great American Bash and took this form into a cracking TV bout. A backwards and forwards, topsy turvy match that could have gone either way built steadily from Dusty Rhodes initial flurry of punches on the stricken HTM in the corner right up to Honky's low blow and drag of Dusty's face along the ring ropes. Neither man seemed to be able to find an upper hand, or at least enough to take the match from their opponent, and it took some outside involvement to find a resolution when... http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DickMurdoch.jpg Dick Murdoch stole his way to ringside. The announce team seemed to pre-empt what was about to happen, echoing Murdoch's words for Dusty Rhodes the Great American Bash that he should watch his back... and so it proved to be the case because while the referee was talking to the Honky Tonk Man for raking Dusty's eyes, Murdoch seized his chance, clubbing Rhodes over the head with a cowboy boot from behind. That sent him reeling backwards into the middle of the ring and, pushing the referee out of the way, Honky grabbed the dazed Rhodes' head before smashing him with a Shake, Rattle and Roll to grab the cheap pinfall victory that will take him to an NWA World Title Match at the Bunkhouse Stampede! Winner: The Honky Tonk Man by pinfall in 18:58 Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall Show Grade: B</div>

Ritchardo · December 16, 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> <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/BuzzSawyer.jpg SAWYER FIRED The Observer has learnt that following this week's revelations in the press in relation to Buzz Sawyer's arrest for possession of hard drugs, NWA booker Ole Anderson has acted fast to minimise damage to the company's reputation. Sawyer was fired from his lucrative written contract immediately. Anderson is said to be dismayed at the news as he had long term plans for Sawyer and was certainly building towards a new chapter of the epic feud between Sawyer and Tommy Rich. Buzz's last appearance saw him lose out by disqualification to Larry Zbyszko in a Number One Contender's Match for the AWA World title. Jim Crockett Promotions have vowed to get tough on drug users and hope that Sawyer's termination, along with a re-introduced drug testing programme will deter further usage. -- http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JimmyDelRay.jpg JIMMY DEL RAY: VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCE Sawyer's departure is also said to be the prime reason for the release of 'Gigolo' Jimmy Del Ray. Anderson had planned to bring in Sawyer's brother, Brett and team him with Del Ray in the near future as something of a lackey tag team - a role recently filled by The Memphis Mafia and the Honky Tonk Man. The loss of Buzz meant the necessity of the team had been removed and Del Ray was given his release with the promise of a potential future return should circumstances change. Rumour has it that the plans to split the Mafia may have been temporarily shelved with the loss of The Playboys but we've also heard conflicting rumours of an upcoming Eddie Gilbert solo push. Time will tell. -- http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KevinSullivan52.jpg STAY OF EXECUTION Continuing with the hiring news and we can exclusively reveal that a number of NWA stars have been handed unexpected contract extentions, most notably Kevin Sullivan who has gone from being in the outhouse to having what could be a significant storyline. Sullivan's on-screen recruitment drive for his 'Army of Darkness' is expected to bring in at least two new faces in the coming weeks... and with recent departures, some other workers are also likely to appear on the lower end of the card, Ole Anderson having apparently asked the majority of the locker-room about friends and family. </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>Also' date=' how dare you not bring in Madusa Miceli, that All-American sweet-heart. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> And Landell is a good enough worker that I'm surprised you didn't keep him on for the sake of jobbing if nothing else. [/quote'] Maybe it's just that I was 'at that age' but I was surprised to see Madusa's Sex Appeal as low as it was... <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Looking at how things have panned out now, I could probably have put him and Del Ray together as a middling tag team but the story above is genuine. I was going to bring in Brett Sawyer to calm Buzz a little and use them as a JTTS tag team but without Brett I felt Del Ray was surplus to requirement so not going to bring in another JTTS specifically to work with him. It's all timing... sorry Jimmy... <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Your first paragraph is basically what I was planning. One of my lower-tier PPVs' date=' probably in December or so, would have been built around unifying any WWF/AWA equivalent titles (world, tag and women's for sure.) It just didn't feel like something WWF would do in this era, though. [/quote'] I have to agree that it doesn't 'feel' right and while I don't know what your long term plans are, if DiBiase does hold on to the belt it would've meant Tully being a face and that's just plain wrong! Although Ricky vs Tully would've been epic... <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm still running a game with the AWA so this will be interesting to follow. Buddy Rose and Doug Somers are a solid tag team and Rose especially is entertaining. Personally I dismissed Greg Gagne (as a storyline as I took over from his father Verne as the owner) and I never really got any good matches out of Cocoa Samoa. Perhaps I'll make a diary from the ongoing game one day...got everything written up in Word but don't think I have the time or motivation to do all the formatting. You should have taken Dick Slater as well...he's a fun guy to have backstage. Honky's nothing compared to Slater... </div></blockquote> There's a lot of love on these boards for the Playboy and I'm well aware that there'd be a lynch mob after me if I book him badly... rest assured he'll get his opportunity, whether he runs with it is up to him... If you get the chance to write it up, I'd be a reader: no doubt. I love this time period in particular and although it was (extremely) short, my AWA diary in 2010 was amongst my faves to write. You'll be surprised to learn perhaps that Honky has been angelic thus far. Maybe he's learnt his lesson that if he shuts his mouth and works hard he'll get a decent push - six months and he's worked his way to an NWA World Title shot... <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>there is nothing that says you can't book an AWA MEMORIES show in a month or two. Whether its a monthly supercard, tv show, or one-off house show, it would be a nice tribute. Use your newly acquired AWA stars in meaningful matches and work in a few of your regulars to fill out the show (and help get better ratings). Very similiar concept the "One Night Only" hardcore shows that pay tribute to ECW even though the belts may be buried, you could always have Jimmy Garvin saying he's the best jr heavyweight in the world and challenge to Liger. Gagne/Samoa - I doubt that team will see the light of day in JCP, short of maybe using them on the AWA memories show -- a match that maybe sets up a feud for one or both of them (like Cocoa turning heel. that would also set him up for a feud with Snuka).</div></blockquote> I'll be honest, it's more likely that the SuperClash name will be revived (and probably for my March PPV next year) than a separate MEMORIES show. Depending on what's happening at that point I may make it more of an AWA-centric show than I otherwise would. I have plans for Jimmy-Jam and they don't involve Jushin Liger. Gagne and Samoa, in my opinion, is a terrible idea for a team and that was the prime reason that the tag belts were dropped... I did consider a phantom title change to Rose & Somers but it felt like cheating... so I had another idea instead and you should see that come out in the next few weeks, suffice to say that just because the AWA World Title is the only AWA belt on show at the moment doesn't mean to say that it's going to stay that way...</div></blockquote></div></blockquote>

The Final Countdown · December 17, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Ritchardo" data-cite="Ritchardo" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> You'll be surprised to learn perhaps that Honky has been angelic thus far. Maybe he's learnt his lesson that if he shuts his mouth and works hard he'll get a decent push - six months and he's worked his way to an NWA World Title shot...</div></blockquote> Maybe I reformed him when I read him the riot act for farting in the locker room. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

LordofGustav · December 17, 2013

Honky Tonk Man... one of certain cartoonish wrestling company... succeding now in NWA... getting a title shot against The Nature Boy....

WOOOOOOOOOO!!

I think i need more NWA watching!

K-Nection · December 30, 2013

Wow I love the work you and TFC are doing you guys have peaked my interest. I am trying to talk one of my buddies into purchasing this game so I can do a multiplayer game.

I love the passive AWA thing you are doing and your roster needed the shot in the arm from their roster. Maybe in a years game time you can actually start to look a threat.....Are we looking to change to World Championship Wrestling in the 90's or are you going to stay Jim Crockett?

Ritchardo · December 30, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="K-Nection" data-cite="K-Nection" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wow I love the work you and TFC are doing you guys have peaked my interest. I am trying to talk one of my buddies into purchasing this game so I can do a multiplayer game. I love the passive AWA thing you are doing and your roster needed the shot in the arm from their roster. Maybe in a years game time you can actually start to look a threat.....Are we looking to change to World Championship Wrestling in the 90's or are you going to stay Jim Crockett?</div></blockquote> Thanks a lot - and best of luck getting your friend on board, it really helps to keep you motivated when you've got someone else working on the same data. You're right about the purchase of AWA giving me some much needed firepower - unfortunately the side effect of the WWF getting so big is that very few of their cast-off stars will sign up with me right now so I was quickly running out of people to bring in - I'm still a little way off National but definitely gaining ground - still a long, long way off fighting on a level playing field though! We're definitely staying Crockett although there may be a bit of a rebranding in the months ahead... but it doesn't mean to say that Ted still won't find himself in the 'rasslin' Busines... ;-)

RKOwnage · December 30, 2013

Last night I read through most of this and I just finished up. Even though I'm not old enough to have seen this time period in wrestling (and my family has always been more WWF-oriented so I've only seen the older WWF tapes), you really complement TFC's diary well. It's clear that you guys have two different organisms in the same world because the visual style is the same, but the personalities of the shows are completely different.

I like it a lot thus far, except I may boycott this diary from here on out because Jimmy Del Ray got released. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/mad.png.69834f23b9a8bf290d98375f56f1c794.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Ritchardo · January 2, 2014

<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 Larry Zbyszko d. Pat Tanaka in 4:53 (B-) and Barry Windham d. Brian Blair in 8:12 (B-)</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/FridayNightShowdown.jpg August 12th, 1988 From The Arnold Hall, Miami, Florida Attendance: 6,785 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/HonkyTonkMan.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DickMurdoch.jpg Highlights of last week’s Friday Night Showdown main event were aired, with The Honky Tonk Man’s victory over Dusty Rhodes, thanks in no small part to the interference of ‘Dirty’ Dick Murdoch! An angry Dusty Rhodes opens the show in the centre of the ring and demands that Dick Murdoch come out and face him. Murdoch wastes no time in coming out a wicked grin on his face. He cockily makes his way down to the ring, savouring the catcalls of the crowd, slowly climbing the steps and setting foot into the squared circle, wrenching a microphone from the ring announcer on his way. Rhodes: “Dick Murdoch… you couldn’t seem to resist it baby… your jealous-ee, the jealous-ee that consumed you all those years ago, it came back in spades brother! You always looked on the American Dream Dusty Rhodes as a meal ticket daddy. A vessel for you to receive your golden coin… well Dick Murdoch ah learned a long time ago not to trust no rattlesnake and that’s what you are – a big ole jealous snake in the grass, daddy." Murdoch's cheshire cat grin only widens as he speaks into the microphone Murdoch: “Well, well, well! What do we have here?! The Man of the People! The Common Man himself, reduced to nothing but a crybaby! You listen to me and you listen good Rhodes, both you and me know that I am by rights the Number 1 contender around here. I’ve proven myself time and time again but the powers that be seem to see you as their favoured son… well times are changing around here and if I need to take you out on my way to Ric Flair or to The Honky Tonk Man then I’ll do whatever it takes.” "Remember Rhodes that I gave you the chance to work with me, but if you aren’t with me then you’re again’ me and if being Texas born and bred has taught me anything – if you see a no-good scorpion scuttling under your feet then you take your boot and you stomp it into the ground. Rhodes: you ain’t nothing but an insect in my path.” Rhodes squares himself up and looks ready to fight but Murdoch only grins before turning to walk out of the ring… Rhodes drops his guard in surprise which is just the opportunity that Murdoch was waiting for… as he spins round and rushes straight at Dusty, knocking him from his feet and lays into him with a series of punches and kicks. The action is only broken up by the arrival of the Fabulous Ones – not fancying the odds, Murdoch decides against taking the matter further… 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;">Non-Title Match The Fabulous Ones vs. The West Texas Hangmen 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/BlackBart.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BobbyJaggers.jpg Our US Tag Team champions get a run out against Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers but it was little more than a training exercise for Lane and Keirn, their chemistry shining through again in what was otherwise a forgettable bout. It was Bart who was to take the pinfall thanks to a quick savate kick from Stan Lane. Winners: The Fabulous Ones by pinfall in 7.01 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/DavidCrockett.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/OleAnderson.jpg David Crockett is backstage with some exclusive footage for us from moments before… we can hear the West Texas Hangmen being announced to the crowd as Ole Anderson is making his way through the backstage area… he walks past the Horsemen’s dressing room and heads for the parking lot where he greets… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/ArnAnderson.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TullyBlanchard.jpg Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson in their street clothes, gym bags slung over their shoulders. Arn embraces Ole while Tully gives a warm handshake and a nod. Spotting the camera, Ole hurriedly takes the two to a quiet corner to discuss something out of our earshot. 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/HectorGuerrero.jpg Hector Guerrero is waiting with some words for Bob Orton Jr. Guerrero: “Listen up esse, you come around here running your mouth off about how I’m some kind of lesser man, an illegal immigrant when you know I’m not here to defend myself? You think it makes you a big man to say that I don’t belong to this country… well listen up gringo, you don’t look like no Native American to me brother so you’re no more a ‘Real American’ than me or any other cowboy or blonde haired blue eyed Irishman. But what I am is an American Champion. "I’m a winner Bob Orton and I earned the right to call myself the US champion when I pinned Ivan Koloff 1-2-3. All you did at the Great American Bash was quit… well here’s some words of advice for you Orton – I’d get quitting again if I were you and walk away from this fight before you lose the right and the ability to do it in the future, you hear me? Grade: C-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Mike Graham & Kendall Windham vs The Enemy http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MikeGraham.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/KendallWindham.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/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 Two second generation wrestlers find themselves in action against one of the more physically intimidating teams in the NWA right now and the tag team experience of Simmons & Cameron is clearly a determining factor here as they bully their much smaller opponents from the word go. Windham very nearly lost his head to a running clothesline from Cameron but it was Simmons who took the victory after a Dominator on Graham that planted the veteran firmly in the canvas. Winners: The Enemy in 6:41 by Pinfall Grade: D+ After the match Mr. T. climbs into the ring with a microphone. T: “Shut up ‘fools! What you’re looking at here are the most dominant tag team in wrestling. You’re looking at 500 pounds of sheer muscle, 500 pounds of athletic ability and… your next United States Tag Team Champions. You heard me right Fabulous Ones. You white bred, cookie smelling mommy’s apple pie munchin’ boys wouldn’t know what it’s like to grow up on these wild streets… but my boys do. You heard of the eye of the tiger, well these guys are just as hungry and Stan Lane, Steve Keirn you’re in their sights suckas! We comin’ fo’ you sucka! 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/DavidCrockett.jpg Ole Anderson is with David Crockett who has intercepted him on the way out of Tully & Arn’s dressing room! Crockett pushed hard for answers but Ole didn’t seem too keen to respond. Anderson: “Why don’t you keep your nose out of it Crockett?! Why’s everybody assuming that there’s more than one side to this story? Arn is my blood. Tully is like a brother. I wanted the chance to talk to them without the world watching, what’s wrong with that? I don’t need to justify what I do to you or anybody else so button your lip Crockett or so help me!” A visibly angry Ole Anderson walks away from Crockett before things get out of hand. 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;">Ron Garvin vs. Austin Idol 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/AustinIdol.jpg A solo appearance for Austin Idol now who has enjoyed much better fortunes away from his Memphis Mafia tag team partner, Eddie Gilbert than with in recent weeks. The announce team went to pains to explain that the Memphis Mafia had not split up but were pursuing solo interests right now but independent observers must be wondering what future Idol can see in the relationship when he proved again that he had what it takes in solo matches by ruthlessly disposing of the ever dangerous and up for it ‘Rugged’ Ron with an Atomic Drop. Winner: Austin Idol by Pinfall in 9:54 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/EddieGilbert.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/Tara.jpg Eddie Gilbert is standing by with Tara. Gilbert: “I just wanted to say a big well done to Austin Idol, my main man – he went out there tonight and just like the Honky Tonk Man did last week he put Memphis on the map baby! All you Eddie-adicts better hold your breath though because next week, I’ve got a huge surprise for all of you and if you thought that I was Hot Stuff then you ain’t seen nothin’ yet!!!” 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 Title The Barbarian vs. Terry Taylor © http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TheBarbarian.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryTaylor.jpg Posted missing for a few weeks, The Barbarian has been coaxed back to the ring with the promise of an NWA World Television Title shot and this match really highlights the difference a few weeks can make, had this been at the start of Taylor’s title reign we might’ve expected things to be a little more difficult for Mr. Fantastic, but since winning the belt from LazerTron, Taylor has defended against some of the more seasoned veterans that the NWA has to offer, and acquitted himself very well into the bargain. Although he has brute strength on his side, The Barbarian has little in the way of tactical knowledge and after a promising start, it became child’s play for Taylor to force the wild man into an error, allowing a five arm smash to finish things off in favour of the reigning champion, despite not having Ole Anderson in his corner for guidance making this one of Taylor's most impressive victories to date. Winner and still NWA World Television Champion: Terry Taylor by pinfall in 7:22 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/BuddyRose2.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/DougSommers.jpg A vignette plays from inside a Las Vegas casino. An old lady is playing a slot machine, and through the miracle of fast forward we can see that she’s put a lot of money into it! A tall blonde man starts talking to the elderly lady, distracting her with his very poor and insincere chat-up lines while behind her back another, even blonder man slips a coin into the machine… JACKPOT! The sirens go off and the coins start to flood out as the first man roughly pushes the old woman aside and helps his partner cram the quarters into their pockets. The two cackle as they leave: Man #1: “Playboy Buddy Rose? This is the continuing of a beautiful friendship!” Rose: “My man, Doug Sommers, I don’t know about you but I’ve had the holiday of a lifetime… I’m about ready to go back to work though and I don’t feel right without a belt around my slimline waist! Somers: “I hope they’re ready because the NWA ain’t gonna know what’s hit ‘em!” 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/TerryGordy.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/MichaelHayes.jpg The Fabulous Freebirds responded to last week’s challenge by The New Breed and used it as an opportunity to have a crack at the Von Erich brothers. Hayes: “Since you New Breed have seen the future, why don’t you do us all a favour and tell Kevin and Kerry that they’re wasting their time hanging around here because they’re never getting these belts back!” Gordy: “And that goes for you pair as well! The only thing Champion about you is your name – the Fabulous Freebirds are the greatest thing that’s ever happened to these world titles and if you think we’re going to lose I all to a couple of no names like the New Breed then you’ve got another thing coming. Kevin, Kerry – I hope you boys are keeping the seats next to you in whatever bus station your sleeping in free because these two jokers will be setting up camp with you real soon!” 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;">Jerry Blackwell vs 'Superfly' Jimmy Snuka http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JerryBlackwell.jpg vs. http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JimmySnuka.jpg Two AWA legends clash in their NWA returns. Similar in a lot of ways to the previous bout, where this match differed was that Blackwell didn’t rely purely on his height and weight advantage to try and best Snuka, refusing several opportunities to try and reel the Superfly in Blackwell was content to frustrate Snuka into making a mistake. Where the tactic fell down, however, was Snuka’s unorthodox fighting style that suckered Blackwell into a false sense of superiority. Running straight towards the giant, Blackwell threw up a meaty fist looking for a neat hook but Snuka, without dropping a second in speed sidestepped and caught the big man unawares from side on. With a flurry of blows Blackwell was rocked and a standing dropkick later found himself lying up looking at the lights – the speed with which Snuka ascended the corner before hitting with a picture pefect Flying Splash was something to behold. Blackwell had no way back from that and a quick three count sealed the deal. Winner: 'Superfly' Jimmy Snuka by pinfall in 10:15 Grade: C+ Jimmy Snuka grabs a house microphone and begins to trash Jushin Liger again. Snuka: “HOO HOO HOO HOO! LIGER YOU WATCHING? YOU SEE WHAT REAL FLYING STAR DO?” http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/JushinLiger.jpg Before Snuka can continue though, Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger’s music kicks in and the Cruiserweight Champion is out to a rapturous applause! With an acrobatic lunge, Liger jumps on to the apron and somersaults over the top rope! Snuka looks aghast and looks ready to fight but instead throws the microphone to Liger. Jushin takes the mic and looks to begin talking… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/CocoaSamoa.jpg But from out of nowhere comes Cocoa Samoa! The Samoan attacks Liger from behind, knocking him down to the canvas, before Snuka can get involved though there’s a FURTHER interruption when… http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/GregGagne.jpg GREG GAGNE IS HERE! Gagne sprints to the ring, breaking the heels up and thanks to Jerry Blackwell, he is able to chase the two Wildmen from the ring! Grade:C+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/BamBamBigelow.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TerryGordy.jpg An on-screen caption tells us that next week’s Friday Night Showdown will feature the battle of the Bam-Bams as one half of the NWA World Tag Team Champions Terry Gordy takes on Bam Bam Bigelow 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.jpg The ring has been set-up with five comfortable chairs along with a fake wall with distinctive pink neon signage because it’s time for ‘Bock Talk!’ Nick Bockwinkel is standing in the ring and introduces us to his first guest – the Nature Boy Ric Flair! 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 Flair walks down the aisle wearing a tan suit and dark glasses joined by Ole Anderson, he warmly shakes Bockwinkel’s hand but Anderson refuses to even look at Bockwinkel, nervously looking to the entrance area instead. Bockwinkel: ‘Nature Boy’ Ric Flair, just allow me to express my gratitude to you once more for agreeing to join my show for the evening. A true competitor and a man that I’m proud to say I lost my final match to. The one, and only NWA World Champion... Mr Flair, it is an honour to have you here. Flair: Nick Bockwinkel the honour is all mine. I want to thank YOU for your humility and for the opportunity to come on here and formally pay my respects to you. Bockwinkel: The reason we’re all here tonight of course is to talk about the end to the Great American Bash and the unexpected arrival of your former friends and my former enem... Flair: “Whoa, Whoa, Whoa Nick! I don’t want to be rude but at no time did anyone say that Arn & Tully were my former friends! They were original Horsemen and when you’re a Horseman, you’re a Horseman for life! “ Bockwinkel: “Nevertheless, relations between you have been... frayed... and knowing Mr Anderson & Mr. Blanchard the way that I do, I can’t help but speculate that things perhaps aren’t as they once were for you...” Flair looks a little flushed as he continues to argue with Bockwinkel Flair: “Whatever you think you know about those two men pal, let me tell you – NOBODY knows those two boys as well as Ole and Me so unless you want OUR new found respect to go back to what it was then you better watch your mouth...” Bockwinkel seems to shy a little as he continues... Bockwinkel: “Look Ric, I don't want to argue with you but I've witnessed with my own two eyes the duplicity that these men are capable of, I urge you not to trus...” http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/TullyBlanchard.jpghttp://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/ArnAnderson.jpg Before Bockwinkel can continue, Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson are walking down the aisle to the theme music of the Four Horsemen. Ole is animated and embraces both Tully and Arn in turn. Arn noticeably fails to make eye contact with Flair, choosing instead to stare at his feet. There's no such hesitation in Tully Blanchard though as he locks eyes with Flair, never breaking his gaze. The moment between the two world champions is electric as Blanchard takes the microphone. Blanchard: "Ric, I'll get to you and us in a minute but first Nick Bockwinkel I've got a word or two for you. You think you can stand there and run me down in my home turf? I came to your territory and I took your precious World Title at my first attempt. Every time you came back at me I beat you down and put you in your place, I ran you out of town like the dog you are... and here you are now in the NWA, in MY NWA and you have the nerve to try and turn one of my best friends against me? Where do you get the guts for that Bockwinkel? I ought to take my fist and ram it so far down your thro..." Blanchard's vivid threat is cut off by Arn Anderson taking the microphone. Arn: "You see what my good friend Tully is trying to say Nick is that your day has come and gone. Me and Tully, we learned a lot in the land of the dinosaurs you called home. We realised that the world was our oyster and it was there for the taking... it's something that Ric and Ole both used to tell us back in the day back when the Horsemen ruled this wrestling world... and now we believe it because Tully isn't just the latest AWA World Champion, he's the greatest. And Ric, I love you like a brother, I always have... but you let us down. When you shook the hand of this cockroach, a jealous old creep who ran the AWA into the ground you shook the hand of the establishment that the Horsemen always stood against: the Dusty Rhodes, the Road Warriors and every other no good piece of self serving crap out there. Only The Horsemen were interested in brotherhood... so why Ric? Why did you do it?" Flair looks stunned but ready to respond when Ole takes the microphone from Flair... Ole: And you see Ric, this is why we have to do this... it's not because we want to... we have to, it's the only way you'll learn... Flair's eyes widen and he stands ready to fight... but when the inevitable punches and kicks come they're not directed at him but at Nick Bockwinkel! The two Andersons and Blanchard swarm on the former champ while Flair stands back dumbstruck! Before Flair can decide whether to get involved and on who's side he's blindsided by... http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/HonkyTonkMan.jpg The Honky Tonk Man! The Number one contender has rushed the ring with a steel chair and caught the champion square on the back of the head. Getting in a few cheap kicks, he takes off as Tully, Arn & Ole turn around to see what's happened! Our show ends in chaos as Flair is being tended to by his allies while road agents come out to protect Bockwinkel. Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall Show Grade: B-</div>

Ritchardo · January 2, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac17/Ritchardo_1979/JCP%20Diary%2088/NWASC.jpg Official NWA Souvenir Program THE BUNKHOUSE STAMPEDE! </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36731" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Coming next week: The first ever Bunkhouse Stampede! An innovative spin on the battle royale sees 20 men enter the ring at regular three minute intervals, there are no rules, no disqualifications and no holds barred elimination can only take place by pinfall or submission inside the ring. The winner of our exciting match gets an NWA or AWA World Title shot at Fall Brawl. But that's just part of the exciting card that sees four major titles defended including both NWA and AWA World Heavyweight titles!</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: 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair © (w/ Ole Anderson) vs The Honky Tonk Man Comments: AWA World Heavyweight Championship: 'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko vs Tully Blanchard © Comments: NWA World Tag Team Championship: The New Breed vs The Fabulous Freebirds © Comments: NWA US Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones © vs The Enemy Comments: Junkyard Dog vs Austin Idol Comments: Wahoo McDaniel & Ron Garvin vs 'Playboy' Buddy Rose & Doug Sommers Comments: The Bunkhouse Stampede featuring: Arn Anderson, Bam Bam Bigelow, Barry Windham, Bob Orton Jr., Cocoa Samoa, Dick Murdoch, Dusty Rhodes, Greg Gagne, Hector Guerrero, Jerry Blackwell, Jimmy Snuka, Jushin Liger, Kerry Von Erich, Kevin Sullivan, Kevin Von Erich, Lex Luger, The Lord of Pain, Terry Taylor, Tommy Rich, and the latest member of Kevin Sullivan's Army of Darkness to be revealed on next week's Friday Showdown... Comments: What was the match of the Night? Who is eliminated first from The Bunkhouse Stampede? Who will be the final four?</div></blockquote>

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