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January 1980. Blackjack Mulligan is a Main Event Babyface for Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling. The three time holder of the prestigious United States championship is looking to regain the title he hasn't held in almost 2 years. Jimmy Snuka is the current US champion and Blackjack has vowed to end his title rein. However several superstars stand in his way including: Greg Valentine, Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, and many more stars of the territory.

 

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<p>Week One, 1980</p><p> </p><p>

Blackjack Mulligan: Wasn't booked during this period.</p><p> </p><p>

Other Notes: Greg Valentine won by DQ over Ric Flair in the Main Event in Greensboro, NC </p><p> </p><p>

TV Taping: Jim Brunzell and Cousin Luke fought to a Time Limit Draw for the Mid-Atlantic Title. </p><p> </p><p>

The Iron Sheik during an interview ran down the Mid Atlantic Territory and Matt Borne took exception to his comments. He confronted The Sheik and an impromptu match took place. TV Time Limit Draw.</p>

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<p>Week Two, January 1980</p><p> </p><p>

Preview Greensboro Coliseum, Friday Night</p><p>

Tickets $4.00, Ringside $10.00</p><p>

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TV Promo</p><p>

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<b>Match Summary</b></p><p>

Absolute war between Mulligan and Valentine. Mulligan dominated the first 15 minutes of the match. Valentine made a big comeback by the 20 minute mark as Blackjack was beginning to run out of gas. Both traded high impact moves but neither could finish off the other. The doctor at ringside called a stoppage due to a loss of blood from Mulligan. He was not happy with the decision and neither was the crowd. Mulligan received a standing ovation from the crowd as he beat down Valentine post match and made his way out of the arena pushing away assistance. (3 Stars)</p><p> </p><p>

<b>Saturday TV Taping</b></p><p>

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<I>Blackjack Mulligan was not booked for the show. Mulligan was the subject of a Ric Flair and Greg Valentine rant. Both watched and commented on video from Valentine and Mulligan's match from the previous night. Flair told Valentine that it was his turn at Mulligan and he would actually defeat Mulligan, not just "have it handed to him by some quack doctor". Valentine was angered by the comment but Flair quickly calmed him down with a smile and a firm pat on the back.</I></p><p> </p><p>

Jim Brunzell retained his Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title with a clean win over Doug Somers. Paul Jones and The Masked Superstar's feud continued to heat up and was the focus of most of the tv taping. Masked Superstar defeated Jones with the help of what looked to be a loaded mask. After the match a bloody Jones hinted at a possible Hair vs Mask match in the future.</p>

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<p>Week Three, January 1980</p><p> </p><p>

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<b>Match Summary</b></p><p>

Ric Flair grabbed control early of this match, working like a finely tuned machine he worked over Mulligan until around the 17 minute mark. Mulligan made a big comeback, including busting open Flair. Both were severely cut and bleeding as Flair connected on several high risk maneuvers. Flair was unable to finish Mulligan and for the second straight week the match was stopped by the ringside doctor due to heavy loss of blood from Mulligan. After the bell Flair was joined by Valentine for a post match beat down until Ricky Steamboat hit the ring to help his friend Mulligan. Flair and Valentine scattered and Steamboat helped Mulligan back to the locker room. (3 Stars)</p>

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January 1980 Supercard

 

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Jimmy Snuka defends his United States Heavyweight Title against "Nature Boy" Ric Flair

Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood defend their World Tag Team Titles against Johnny Weaver & SD Jones

Paul Jones vs Masked Superstar in a Hair vs Mask Match

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