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WCW MAYHEM - EP. 15 - PARK CITY, KS - HARTMAN ARENA - 7-28-15 (Live)

 

(Show Intro)

 

(Crowd Shots/Pyro)

 

(Announcers Tony Schiavone and Mark Madden welcomed viewers and ran down the program: Tru TV Title: Rick Martel © vs. Bob Orton; Dynamite Kid sees action; a major announcement from Rick Martel; WCW Exec Jim Herd has a message for Tito Santana and Don Muraco; and more. They then sent it to the ring.)

 

Match 1

'Long Rider' Bill Irwin vs. 'American Gigolo' Buff Bagwell

 

(Video aired from last week's 4-man elimination match where Bagwell beat up Bill Irwin, suffering the effects of a beatdown with a chair from Nord The Barbarian a week earlier, but then Irwin stunned Bagwell with a sunset flip to score the pinfall and eliminate Bagwell from the match and Bagwell got up and stomped on Irwin's battered and bruised upper body before being driven from the ring by the Dynamite Kid.

 

'Nevada Fighter' by Mike Nesmith played and out came Irwin to a decent ovation from the crowd. Irwin was in his jeans and cowboy-style wrestling boots and wearing a t-shirt with a branding iron on the front and his tan trenchcoat with brown trim and brown cowboy hat.

 

As Irwin made his way down the aisle, Bagwell, in his black leg-length tights and black boots, charged out of the back and came down the aisle and dropped Irwin with a clothesline to the back of the neck. Bagwell put the boots to Irwin and then pulled Irwin up and rammed Irwin back-first into the ringside barricade. Bagwell grabbed Iriwn by the hair and brought him to ringside and threw Irwin in the ring. Bagwell stepped into the ring and the ref ordered Bagwell to stand back as Irwin, on his knees, pulled off his trenchcoat. Ref took the coat and handed it off to an attendant and then called for the bell.

 

Bagwell moved in and repeatedly kicked Irwin in the side of his ribs. Irwin toppled over. Bagwell snapped up Irwin and nailed Irwin with a suplex and popped Irwin with a jumping elbow smash and went for the cover. 1...2... Irwin kicked out. Irwin got up near the ropes and Bagwell came up from behind and nailed Irwin with a knee to the back that drove Irwin through the ropes and down to the floor. Bagwell went to go after Irwin but the ref stopped him and ordered him to stand back. Ref began the 20-count. As the count got higher, Irwin struggled to make it to his feet as Bagwell ignored the ref and went out on the apron. Irwin got up and Bagwell came off the apron and looked to nail Irwin with a double sledge but Irwin caught Bagwell with a gut shot that stunned Bagwell. Irwin nailed Bagwell with a bicycle kick to the face and Bagwell crashed to the floor. Irwin fell over against the barricade. 20-count growing. Irwin rolled in and out of the ring to break the ref's 20-count. As Bagwell got up, Irwin caught Bagwell in a side headlock and went to ram the top of Bagwell's head into the post but Bagwell shoved Irwin off and Irwin crashed shoulder-first into the post. Irwin staggered forward a few steps and went down. Irwin got up and Bagwell rammed Irwin's left side into the ring apron and then threw Irwin back in the ring. Irwin down and holding his ribs. Bagwell climbed into the ring and stood over Irwin and yelled for him to get up and then turned to the crowd and struck a biceps pose. Irwin snuck up behind Bagwell and rolled Bagwell up from behind. 1...2... Bagwell kicked out. Bagwell got up and Irwin slowly made it to his feet and Bagwell nailed Irwin with a couple of head shots and then whipped Irwin into the buckles and came in and blasted Irwin with a series of shoulder blocks. Irwin weak in the corner. Bagwell backed up and charged at Irwin and went for a running shoulder block but Irwin moved and Bagwell flew out of the ring between the top and middle buckle and crashed to the floor. Irwin down in the ring. Ref started the 20-count. Irwin stirring in the ring and Bagwell stirring on the floor. As the count grew, both men started making it to their feet. Irwin got to his feet as Bagwell made it up to the apron. Irwin moved in on Bagwell and Bagwell caught Irwin with a punch and then grabbed Irwin's hair and Bagwell then neck snapped Irwin across the top rope. Irwin crashed to the mat and Bagwell quickly got back in the ring and went for the cover. 1...2... Irwin kicked out. Irwin got up and Bagwell kicked Irwin in the gut and picked up Irwin and slammed Irwin upside down in the corner and locked Irwin's left foot under the turnbuckle. Bagwell then stomped on Irwin's upper body as the ref counted and Bagwell stopped at the count of four. Bagwell left the ring as the ref worked to free Irwin's foot free from under the buckle. Bagwell shoved ring announcer Craig Johnson out of his chair and quickly folded it up and climbed back in the ring. Irwin was freed and getting to his feet. Bagwell looked to move in and nail Irwin with the chair but the ref circled around Bagwell and grabbed the chair out of Bagwell's hands.

 

Bagwell turned and started to argue with the ref and Irwin came up behind Bagwell and stunned Bagwell with an inverted headlock backbreaker. Irwin went for the cover. 1...2...2-1/2... Bagwell kicked out. Irwin was hurting from performing the move but he was able to get to his feet and grab Bagwell and ram Bagwell's head into the top buckle repeatedly. Irwin whipped Bagwell into the opposite buckles. Irwin moved in on Bagwell but Bagwell came out of the corner and went to nail Irwin with a clothesline but Irwin ducked the move and spun around and nailed Bagwell with a sitout rear mat slam. Bagwell down and holding the back of his head. Irwin made it to his feet and circled around behind Bagwell and waited for Bagwell to get to his feet. Bagwell got up and turned around and Irwin went for his bicycle kick finisher but Bagwell caught Irwin's leg, nailed Irwin with a couple of rib shots, spun Irwin around and blasted Irwin with a forearm smash to the head. Irwin crashed to the mat. Bagwell went over and mounted the middle buckle and waited for Irwin to get up. Irwin got up and Bagwell nailed Irwin with a Buff Blockbuster (diving neckbreaker). Bagwell for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell. Ref raised Bagwell's hand in victory and Bagwell looked at the downed Irwin and then stood over Irwin and flexed to the boos of the crowd before leaving the ring and heading to the back.

 

WINNER: Bagwell - Pinfall - Buff Blockbuster - 8:07)

 

(Announcers discussed Bagwell gaining a measure of revenge against Irwin. Hyped still to come: Tru TV Title: Martel © vs. Orton; Jim Herd has something to say to Tito Santana and Don Muraco. Said Dynamite Kid sees action next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Backsage: Scott Hudson interviewed Bob Orton.

 

SH: "Welcome back to 'Mayhem' everybody. I'm Scott Hudson. My guest at this time is the man who will be challenging Rick Martel for the Tru TV Championship later tonight. He is 'Cowboy' Bob Orton."

 

Orton walked into the interview area in his ring attire.

 

 

SH: "Bob, tonight you have a chance to become the new Tru TV Champion after being the winner of the 4-man elimination match last week. Some people say the victory may have been tainted. What are your thoughts on that?"

 

BO: "Tainted, huh? How was my win tainted?"

 

SH: "Let's take a look at the finish of the match last week."

 

Video aired of the end of the elimination match.

 

VIDEO: Orton snapped up Kid and hoisted Kid up and dropped Kid on the top rope. Orton mounted the middle buckle preparing to nail Kid with his superplex finisher. Orton popped Kid in the head with a punch and Kid stunned Orton with a series of rapid-fire headbutts that sent Orton toppling to the mat. Kid stayed on the middle buckle as Orton got to his feet and Kid plastered Orton with a flying lariat that dropped Orton. Orton got to his feet and Kid popped Orton with a dropkick that sent Orton crashing back to the mat. Kid grabbed Orton's legs and flipped over on Orton for the pin. 1...2...2-9/10... Orton kicked out. Kid then grabbed Orton and nailed Orton with three straight brutal snap suplexes. Larry Zbysko, still in his ring attire, charged down to the ring and started pounding on the mat and cheering on Orton as Kid climbed out on the apron. Ref came over and ordered Zbysko to leave ringside. Kid just looking on as Zbysko and the ref argued. Orton still down in the ring. Zbysko had a few more words with the ref and then threw up his hands in surrender and started backing up into the aisle. Ref kept an eye on Zbysko as Kid mounted the top buckle. Kid came off with his diving headbutt finisher but Orton rolled out of the way and Kid slammed head-first into the mat. Kid rolled over on his back and was grabbing his head. Orton crawled over and covered Kid and hooked the leg. 1...2...thr... NO! Kid kicked out. Fans cheering. Orton quickly got up and hit Kid with a fist drop to the head. Kid seemed to have the fight drain from him. Orton snapped up Kid and dropped Kid on the top rope. Orton clocked Kid once in the head and then nailed Kid with his superplex finisher. Orton covered Kid and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

SH: "Some would say Larry Zbysko came down to the ring to distract the Dynamite Kid as you were on the verge of defeat. Those few seconds allowed you to recover enough to be able to avoid being hit with Kid's diving headbutt."

 

BO: "Did Larry Zbysko physically attack Dynamite?"

 

SH: "No?"

 

BO: "The only thing Larry Zbysko did was come to the ring to offer me moral support late in the match."

 

SH: "It's not often the words 'moral' and 'Larry Zbysko' and 'Bob Orton' collide in the same sentence."

 

BO: "Haha, Hudson. A real comic you are. The bottom line is that Larry Zbysko never laid a hand on Dynamite. Face it, Hudson, the World Class Wrestling elites are trying to spin why Dynamite lost. You and everyone else out there knows that they wanted him to win in the worst way. He could have simply ignored Zbysko's presence. It's all Kid's fault. He wasted valuable time and paid for it. The last thing they wanted was for me to win and get the Tru TV Title shot tonight. Well, now they're stuck with me in the main event. And I have every intention of becoming the new champion. And when I do, I'm gonna rub that reality in the bigwig's faces for as long as I am the title holder."

 

SH: "Will Larry Zbysko be in your corner tonight? Is he here in the building?

 

BO: "I am not my brother's keeper. I have no idea where Larry is right now. I'll beat Rick Martel all on my own. Then what are puppets of the elites like you gonna say?"

 

SH: "I'll say you're the new Tru TV Champion. And if you do it fairly, then I'll be the first to come to that ring and congratulate you."

 

BO: "Then you might as well start preparing to congratulate me. Hope you've got a manly handshake."

 

Orton walked out of the interview area.

 

SH: "Bob Orton seems extremely confident heading into his championship match later tonight. Let's send it back to the ring.")

 

Match 2

Dynamite Kid vs. Ken Timbs

 

(Timbs was already in the ring and introduced.

 

'London Calling' by The Clash played and out came Kid to a strong ovation. He had the British Union Jack draped over his shoulders. Kid was wearing his famous leg-length powder blue tights with the word 'Dynamite' in red lettering on the right leg and 'Kid' in red lettering on the left leg and red, white and blue boots. He slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring.

 

Timbs attacked Kid just before the ref called for the bell but Kid quickly recovered, dominated the match and finished Timbs off with his diving headbutt finisher form the top rope to score the pinfall.

 

WINNER: Kid - Pinfall - Diving Headbutt from the top rope - 2:42)

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson interviewed Dynamite Kid.

 

CJ: "Dynamite Kid. I'm sure this is not the match you wanted to be in tonight."

 

DK: "That's an understatement, Craig. I wanted that TV Title shot. I think that a match between me and Martel would be quite a barn-burner and I hope it can happen one day. It should be happening tonight. But it isn't thanks to Larry Zbysko."

 

CJ: "What were you thinking when Zbysko appeared at ringside at the end of the match last week?"

 

DK: "I was caught off-guard because of how late into the bout he showed up. I don't like Larry Zbysko. Not one damn bit. But sometimes you have to give the devil his due. Zbysko is one of the smartest wrestlers in this business."

 

CJ: "One of the smartest? I have to say that I'm suprised hearing that from you."

 

DK: "He's smart...but in an evil, crafty way. I had taken control of the match. Bob Orton was a beaten man. Zbysko showed up when he did for one reason, to buy Orton the precious few seconds he needed to recover just enough to be able to avoid my diving headbutt. When Orton moved and my head slammed into the canvas, I knew I was in trouble. A high impact move like that is going to seriously hurt either the intended target or the person delivering it if he misses the target. It was like the fight just drained out of me. I tried to continue the battle. But, I was in no shape to continue at that moment."

 

CJ: "Are you looking for a re-match with Orton somewhere down the road?"

 

DK: "Someday, me and Orton will cross paths again. You can take that to the bank. The man I want to face now, one-on-one, is Larry Zbysko!"

 

Fans cheered Kid.

 

DK: "Listen to these fans, Craig! They want to see Kid vs. Zbysko as well! And I'm gonna do whatever I have to to make it happen!"

 

CJ: "Dynamite Kid, everyone! He's hot on the trail of Larry Zbysko! It should be one great match when they lock up! Tony and Mark, back to you.")

 

(Announcers discussed the Kid interview. Hyped still to come: Tru TV Title: Martel © vs. Orton. Said Jim Herd has some news for Muraco and Santana and it's next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers intro'd video of the Muraco-Santana situation. Footage aired of Muraco pissing off Santana by making racist statements about Tito's Mexican heritage and the two battling to two double count outs.)

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson was standing by with WCW Exec Jim Herd.

 

CJ: "Would you please welcome my guest at this time, WCW Executive Committee member Jim Herd."

 

Herd waved to a small crowd response. He was in a suit.

 

CJ: "Jim, we've hear that you have some news regarding the situation between Tito Santana and Don Muraco."

 

JH: "Indeed I do, Craig. But before I go any further, would Tito Santana please come to the ring."

 

Mariachi music filled the arena and Santana came out to a good ovation. He was in street clothes and slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring. Santana got in the ring and shook hands with Herd and Johnson and waved to the crowd. He had a mic.

 

JH: "Would Don Muraco make his way to the ring."

 

Theme from the original 'Hawaii Five-O played and Muraco, also in street clothes and carrying a mic, made his way to the ring to strong boos. Muraco got in the ring and Herd went to shake his hand. Muraco feigned like he was going to shake Herd's hand but then pulled his hand away and started chuckling.

 

JH: "Don and Tito. You have wrestled two matches against each other here on 'Mayhem' and both ended indecisively in a double count out."

 

DM: "How observant of you, Jimbo."

 

Herd shot a look at Muraco.

 

JH: "The WCW Match-Making Committee was looking for a way for you two to resolve this matter once and for all."

 

DM: "I don't know if we can do that."

 

JH: "Why?"

 

DM: "Because Tito's green card expires at the end of the week."

 

TS: "You know, Don, this has gone far enough! If you wanna go right now..."

 

Herd stepped in between the two.

 

JH: "You two had better not lay a hand on each other tonight or you'll be looking at fines and suspensions."

 

DM: "If we get fined, Tito, do you have the brain power to figure out how many paesos that translates to in American dollars?"

 

TS: "Listen, Hawaiian Punch..."

 

DM (sarcastically): "Hey! Hey! There's no call for that kind of talk, Tito. Mr. Herd, did you hear that? Can't believe Tito would engage in such hateful talk."

 

JH: "Donald, considering your behavior towards Tito in recent weeks, that seems pretty tame."

 

DM: "My name is Don. There is no 'ald' at the end of my name, Jimbo."

 

JH: "That's 1,000."

 

DM: "1,000 what."

 

JH: "The $1,000 dollars I'm fining you for disrespecting a World Class official."

 

DM: "What?! Jimbo, I was only..."

 

JH: "Make it $2,000 dollars."

 

DM: "Two grand! For calling you Jimbo?!"

 

JH: "The fine is now $3,000 dollars."

 

Tito was laughing as Muraco was at a rare loss for words.

 

TS: "Continue, Mr. Herd. Maybe by the time this segment is over, Muraco will owe $10 grand."

 

Muraco getting a little steamed.

 

JH: "Thank you, Tito. It's good to see some professionalism from at least one party here.

 

"What has been decided is that, next week here on 'Mayhem', it will be Tito Santana vs. Don Muraco in a best 2-out-of-3 falls match and there must be a winner!"

 

Decent amount of cheers.

 

TS: "Just show me the contract. I am ready to sign. Muraco, this time the issue between you and me will be settled. I can't wait to get my hands on you next week. Maybe I'll give you a good, old fashioned barrio beatdown!"

 

DM: "We'll see about that, Tito. I try to avoid anything having to do with the barrio if I can. By the way, does a barrio beatdown involve spray painting?"

 

JH: "Gentlemen!"

 

TS: "It doesn't involve the use of spray paint, maricon! But it will involve my feet and my fists! And you're not gonna like it! Ariba!"

 

DM: "What does 'maricon' mean?"

 

TS: "Look it up, you hate-filled..."

 

JH: "We have the contract in back ready to be signed by you two. Do your talking in the ring from here on out."

 

Tito and Muraco briefly glared at each other and Tito then raised his right hand victoriously to the cheers of the fans. Tito turned and started to leave the ring.

 

DM: "Hey, Tito."

 

Tito turned around and looked at Muraco.

 

DM: "Before you go I'd like to place my order."

 

TS: "Order? What are you talking about?"

 

DM: "I'd like the number 11 with cheese and onion on those enchiladas and refried beans. I don't like whole beans, okay."

 

Tito went to go after Muraco.

 

JH: "Don't do it. If you two lay a hand on each other right now, then I'll be forced to suspend and fine both of you and terminate the match next week!"

 

Tito stopped his charge towards Muraco.

 

DM: "Why would I be fined and suspended when he charged me?"

 

JH: "Shut up, Donnie!"

 

DM: "You just called me Donnie. You gonna fine yourself for disrespecting a pro wrestler?!"

 

JH: "Tito, please leave the ring."

 

Tito glared at Muraco for a few seconds and then turned and left the ring and headed back up the aisle and slapped hands with some fans along the way.

 

Herd then left the ring and started to head back up the aisle.

 

DM: "Hey, Herd! Hawaiian lives matter!"

 

CJ: "There you have it! Muraco vs. Santana next week in a best 2-out-of-3 falls match! Scott Hudson, take it away.")

 

(Backstage interview: Scott Hudson interviewed Tru TV Champ Rick Martel.

 

SH: "Please welcome the Tru TV Champion Rick Martel!"

 

Martel walked into the interview area in his ring attire and the belt around his waist.

 

SH: "Rick, you have a big title defense coming up against 'Cowboy' Bob Orton. But the big question on everyone's mind right now is...what is this big announcement you have in store for us?"

 

RM: "Scott, that announcement will come when I step into the ring. I'm not giving anything away right now. It may shock some people as to what it is. But, let's just say I believe that it's a good career move for me."

 

SH: "Can't wait to hear what it is. I've been racking my brain all week trying to figure out what it will be. Now, what about your match tonight with Bob Orton?"

 

RM: "Bob Orton is a guy I respect greatly as a wrestler. Why he feels the need to associate himself with the likes of Larry Zbysko is one of the mysteries of life. Bob can win matches without outside help. He's done it a lot in his career. He's a solid competitor in between those ropes. I expect nothing but his best. This match will be tough. Our different ring styles will offer an interesting contrast. I just hope that Bob realizes that he doesn't need Zbysko to be a champion. We should just step in that ring in a few minutes, each giving it our all, and may the better man win."

 

SH: "That's Tru TV Champion Rick Martel. Will Bob Orton try to win the belt based on his own merits? Or will he resort to some sort of chicanery and on his ally Zbysko to try and get the job done? We'll find out right after these messages.")

 

(Commercials)

 

(A red screen appeared and then the following words faded in: "It's Coming! Begins August 25 on 'Mayhem'!)

 

(Announcers discussed the previous message. Said what happens on 8/25 will be huge and a new chapter in World Class history. Hyped for next week: 2-out-of-3 Falls: Muraco vs. Santana. Then sent it to the ring.)

 

Match 3 (Tru TV Championship)

Rick Martel © vs. 'Cowboy' Bob Orton

 

('Desperado' by Alice Cooper played and Orton came to the ring to strong boos. He was in his black cowboy hat and black vest, blue tights and black boots with white horseshoes on the outside of each boot. Orton got into the ring and briefly played to the booing fans.

 

Music-only version of 'Synchronicity 2' by The Police filled the arena and out came Martel to a good ovation. Martel slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring. Martel was wearing blue tights with the fleur de lis on each side of the tights, blue boots with white trim and a blue ring jacket with a white fleur de lis on the back with 'Rick Martel' underneath the logo. He had the title around his waist. Martel got in the ring and briefly saluted fans.

 

Martel took the house mic from Craig Johnson and Johnson left the ring.

 

RM: "I promised you good people a major announcement tonight. I want some of you to know that you may look at this decision as controversial. The man I'm about to introduce to you is a good man. He has had a controversial history in our sport. But I believe in him. And I know he can provide me with some good guidance concerning my career. I now present to you my manager...'The Mouth of the South' Jimmy Hart!"

 

Crowd reacted with stunned silence and then a mixture of boos and cheers.

 

Hart came out and was in a white suit with black lapels and a black thin stripe running down the outside of each pant leg and musical notes on the back of the jacket, skinny black tie with piano keys on them and black and white tennis shoes. He was also wearing his trademark sunglasses and carrying his megaphone. Hart came down the aisle and slapped hands with some fans along the way. Hart climbed into the ring.

 

Schiavone: "I can't believe what I am witnessing. This is truly a surreal moment in our sport. Why on earth would Rick Martel choose Jimmy Hart, of all people, as his manager? Hart's track record in this business has not exactly been a stellar one."

 

Madden: "Tony, we're just gonna have to see how this all plays out. I'm baffled as well. But I'm sure Rick Martel has a good reason for choosing Hart to manage him. And let's not forget something, Jimmy Hart is a winning manager. He ranks up there with the best managers of all-time. And he's managed a lot of champions in professional wrestling."

 

Martel and Hart hugged and Hart spoke in an animated fashion to Martel. Ref took the belt from Martel and held it up for all to see.

 

Ref called Orton and Martel to the middle of the ring and Hart was with Martel. Ref laid down the ground rules of the match and patted each man down as Orton kept shifting his eyes back and forth to Hart and Martel. Ref then sent each man to his corner. Hart and Martel spoke briefly and then Hart left the ring for ringside.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Martel and Orton came out of their corners and circled one another and engaged in a collar-and-elbow tie-up that Orton quickly turned into a hammerlock on Martel. After a brief struggle, Martel reversed the hold on Orton and rode Orton down to the mat. Martel tightened up on the hammerlock and worked it over as Orton struggled to free himself from the hold. Martel still had Orton locked in the hold as they got to their feet. Martel continued to cinch up on the hold. Orton then pushed back and rammed Martel back-first into the turnbuckles and was freed from the hold. Orton then nailed Martel with a series of solid rights to the head. Orton then grabbed Martel in a side headlock and nailed Martel with a running bulldog. Orton for the cover. 1...2... Martel kicked out. Hart yelling encouragement to Martel through the megaphone. Both Orton and Martel got up and Orton bashed Martel across the back with a forearm smash and then caught Martel in a sleeper hold. Martel struggled to free himself from the hold but Orton held on. Martel tried moving near the ropes but Orton wouldn't let him grab them. Martel started to weaken in the hold and dropped to a knee. Hart yelling through the megaphone to get the fans to cheer on Martel. Ref raised Martel's arm twice and it dropped helplessly by his side. Ref raised the arm a third time and Martel held it in the air. Orton kept the hold clamped on and Martel started to topple over. Martel went over on his side and Orton maintained the hold while laying on his side. Ref raised Martel's arm twice and it fell limp by Martel's side. Ref raised Martel's arm a third time and it almost dropped by his side but at the last minute it shot up in the air. Martel fighting through the sleeper and inched his way towards the ropes. Martel got close enough to get his hand on the bottom rope and force a break in the hold. Orton got up, grabbed the top rope and jumped in the air and came down with a couple of boots on Martel before breaking the illegal move at the count of 4. Martel got to his feet next to the ropes and, still feeling the effects of the sleeper hold, fell back through the top and middle rope and toppled to the floor. Ref kept Orton from leaving the ring and started the 20-count. Hart came over to help Martel, who was struggling to get to his feet. Ref's count going up as Orton looked to leave the ring but the ref stopped him. Hart was animated in his brief talk with Martel. Ref re-started the count. Orton left the ring and dropped down as Martel slowly got to his feet. Orton started slowly stalking Hart. Martel recovered and came up behind Orton, spun Orton around and started popping Orton with punches. Martel threw the staggered Orton back into the ring. Orton got to his feet and Martel popped Orton with a dropkick that sent Orton falling back against the ropes. Martel whipped Orton into the ropes and caughy Orton coming off with a powerslam.

 

Martel then grabbed Orton by legs and, after a brief struggle, was able to turn Orton over into the Boston Crab. Orton struggling in the hold. Orton started scooting towards the ropes as Martel maintained the hold. Orton fighting with everything he had to not tap out. Orton tried to reach the ropes but they were just out of his grasp. Orton raised his hand like he was about to tap and then, in one last desperate lunge, Orton moved close enough to the ropes to get his hand on the bottom rope and force a break in the hold. Hart again yelling encouragement to Martel through his megaphone. Orton got to his feet with the aid of the ropes. Martel moved in and Orton caught Martel with a kick to the gut. Martel quickly recovered and came at Orton and Orton grabbed the top rope and Martel jumped on Orton and peppered Orton with head shots before the ref could separate them. Orton then bailed from the ring to the floor and started walking off the effects of the Boston Crab as the ref counted. Martel went to go out after Orton and the ref stopped Martel. Ref had his back to the ropes in front of Martel as Orton climbed back on the apron and caught Martel with a head shot. Martel staggered back and Orton moved in and caught Martel with a deliberate trio of bionic elbows to the top of the head. Orton then picked up Martel and nailed him with a backbreaker and prepared for a turnbuckle move. Orton moiunted the middle buckle facing the crowd and came off and nailed Martel with the slingshot splash. Orton for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2...2-1/2... Martel kicked out. Orton got up and put the boots to Martel, snapped Martel up, whipped Martel into the ropes and looked to catch Martel coming off with a clothesline but Martel ducked the move and came back and caught Orton with a flying crossbody. Martel for the cover. 1...2... Orton kicked out. Both men to their feet. Martel stunned Orton with a kick to the gut and then nailed Orton with a gutwrench suplex. Martel went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as Orton got to his feet. Martel went for a flying body press but Orton fell out of the way and Martel crashed to the mat. Martel got up on all fours and Orton dropped an elbow into Martel's back. Orton grabbed Martel and suplexed him and then dropped an elbow smash and went for the cover. 1...2... Martel kicked out. Orton grabbed Martel and drove him back-first into the corner. Orton nailed Martel with a couple of head shots and then went to nail Martel with another running bulldog but Martel shoved Orton off and Orton crashed to the mat. Both men to their feet and Orton charged at Martel and Martel stunned Orton with a spinebuster. Martel for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2...2-3/4... Orton kicked out. Crowd groaned. Hart still on the floor yelling encouragement to Martel.

 

Martel grabbed Orton and whipped Orton into the ropes and caught Orton coming off with a high dropkick. Orton crashed to the mat. Martel then picked up Orton and bodyslammed him near the ropes. Martel went out on the apron and went to hit Orton with his swan dive over the top rope but Orton got his knees up and Martel crashed into them. Both men down. Orton got up and went over and repeatedly slammed Martel's head into the mat. Orton snapped Martel up, whipped Martel into the ropes and caught Martel coming off with a tilt-a-whirl slam. Orton went for the cover and placed his foot on he middle rope for extra leverage. 1...2... Martel got a shoulder up and Orton took his foot off the rope before the ref could see it. Hart yelling at the ref that Orton used leverage. Orton went for the pin again and once again placed his foot on the middle rope for leverage. 1...2... Hart screamed for the ref to look at Orton's foot. Ref looked up and saw it and ordered a break in the pin try. Martel up. Orton stunned Martel with a kick to the gut and a small package for the pin. 1...2... Martel kicked out. Crowd booed as Larry Zbysko, in street clothes, made his way down to ringside. Zbysko started pounding on the apron to encourage Orton. Orton raked the laces of his boot across Martel's face. Orton pulled Martel up by the hair and held it and nailed Martel with a punch to the face. Orton waited a couple of seconds and popped Martel with another head shot. Orton then reared back and prepared to deliver another huge right hand when Martel blocked the punch, stunned Orton with a head shot of his own that spun Orton around facing away from Martel and Martel dropped down and rolled up Orton from behind. 1...2...2-1/2... Orton kicked out. Both men down. Zbysko started climb up on the ring apron but Jimmy Hart came over, dropped the megaphone and grabbed Zbysko around the legs. Zbysko struggling with Hart. Crowd popped as Dynamite Kid charged down to ringside and helped Hart pull Zbysko down to the floor. Zbysko landed on his feet and did not see Kid. Zbysko was facing Hart. Kid spun Zbysko around and started blasting Zbysko with European uppercuts. Zbysko staggered back in the aisle and fell down as Kid stalked him. Zbysko made it to his feet and backpedaled while waving his hands in 'no mas' fashion. Kid kept coming after Zbysko as Zbysko made his way on the entrance stage and disappeared to the back as Kid followed him. In the ring, both men had gotten to their feet and Orton Pearl Harbored Martel with a series of punishing forearm smashes to the back. Orton whipped Martel into the ropes and caught Martel coming off with a gut punch that doubled over Martel. Orton then went to hoist Martel up for the piledriver but Martel twice blocked the move and backdropped Orton. Martel fell to his knees. Orton got up and charged at Martel just as Martel got up and Martel stunned Orton with a powerslam out of nowhere. Crowd erupted. Martel went out on the apron and nailed Orton with his swan dive over the top rope finisher (slingshot splash over the top rope into the ring). Martel covered Orton and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the fans cheered.

 

Hart jumped in the ring and was celebrating and congratulating Martel. Ref took the belt, handed it to Martel and raised his hand in victory.

 

Announcers quickly hyped the Best 2-out-of-3 falls match next week between Muraco and Santana and hoped to have more on Martel hiring Jimmy Hart as his manager and then signed off.

 

WINNER: Martel - Pinfall - Swan Dive - 15:16)

 

END PROGRAM

[Captain Kremmen]

Ep. 15 of WCW Mayhem Rating: 1.4

[Captain Kremmen]

ON THE NEXT

 

WCW MAYHEM

 

ON TRU TV!

 

2-Out-Of-3 Falls (There must be a winner!)

Tito Santana vs. Don Muraco

 

AND MORE!!!

 

Program Rating: TV-M

 

Show will be posted Tuesday.

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM - EP. 16 - PARK CITY, KS - HARTMAN ARENA - 8-4-15 (Taped)

(Show Intro)

 

(Crowd Shots/Pyro)

 

(Announcers Tony Schiavone and Mark Madden welcomed viewers and then ran down the program: Best 2-out-of-3 Falls: Tito Santana vs. Don Muraco; a look back at last week's shocking announcement from Tru TV Champ Rick Martel where he intro'd Jimmy Hart as his manager; an interview with Hart and Martel; and more. Then sent it to the ring.)

 

Match 1 (There Must Be A Winner: Best 2-Out-Of-3 Falls: Fall 1)

Tito Santana vs. Don Muraco

 

(Announcers said the falls would be occuring throughout the show and said should the match end before the end of the program, TV time permitting, they have backup matches lined up just in case.

 

Theme from the original 'Hawaii Five-O' played and out came Muraco to strong boos. Muraco was in his trademark purple tights and black boots. Muraco got in the ring and did not acknowledge the crowd.

 

Mariachi music filled the arena and Tito Santana made his way to the ring to a solid ovation. Tito was in his sombrero, red and black poncho, red tights with white sombrero on the back and red boots with small Mexican flags on the outside of each boot. Santana got in the ring, briefly acknowledged the crowd and then removed his hat and poncho.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

The two men came out and circled one another and Muraco caught Tito with a quick kick to the gut and grabbed Tito in a side headlock. Tito struggled in the hold for several seconds before shoving Muraco off into the ropes. Muraco came off the ropes and Tito dived down to the mat and Muraco jumped over him, hit the other ropes and came back and Tito dived down again and Muraco hit the ropes a third time and came back and was caught with a hip toss from Tito. Muraco got up and Tito dropped Muraco with a dropkick. Muraco got up and started walking around in the ring. The two men circled one another and engaged in a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Santana drove Muraco into the corner and the ref ordered and break in the hold. Muraco held his hands up signaling he wasn't going to do anything. The two men circled each other again and Muraco raised his right hand for a lock-up. Tito cautiously locked up with Muraco. Muraco then raised his left hand and Tito again slowly locked up with Muraco. The two then struggled in a test of strength. Muraco appeared to be gaining the advantage when Tito powered up. The two briefly struggled in the neutral position before Tito gained the advantage and started driving Muraco to the mat in the 'mercy' position. Before Muraco went all the way down, he was able to catch Tito with a kick to the gut and freed himself from Tito's grasp. Muraco moved in and nailed Tito with some head shots, whipped Tito into the buckles and charged in and popped Tito with a clothesline. Muraco then started choking Tito out with his boot. Muraco stopped the illegal move at the ref's count of 4. Muraco drove a knee into Tito's gut. Muraco pulled Tito out by the ropes, whipped Tito into the ropes and caught Tito coming off in the Samoan Drop position but Tito reversed the move into a crucifix for the pin. 1... Muraco kicked out. Tito moved in to pull up Muraco when Muraco stunned Tito with a gut shot and a jawbreaker to the top of the head out of nowhere. Tito stumbled back and crashed next to the ropes. Muraco grabbed Tito by the legs, maneuvered Tito around so Tito's head was under the bottom rope and Muraco catapaulted Tito's neck into the bottom rope, Tito hurting. Muraco dragged Tito into the ring and quickly went for the cover. 1...2... Tito kicked out. Tito got up facing away from Muraco and Muraco caught Tito with a running knee to the back. Tito fell front-first against the ropes. Muraco pounded Tito with forearm smashes across the back. Muraco then scraped Tito's eyes across the top rope. Tito grabbed at his eyes. Muraco grabbed Tito by the hair and placed his boot on the top buckle and rammed Tito's head into it. Tito staggered out of the corner. Muraco stalked Tito around the ring and grabbed Tito's tights and drove a series of forearms into Tito's lower back. Tito dropped to his knees. Muraco popped Tito with a couple of head shots and grabbed Tito and hoisted him up on his shoulder and backed into the corner. Muraco charged out looking to nail Tito with a running powerslam, but Tito escaped Muraco's grasp, dropped down behind Muraco, grabbed Muraco around the waist and ran Muraco into the buckles and rolled up Muraco from behind for the pin. 1...2... Muraco kicked Tito off. Muraco got up and Tito blasted Muraco with a dropkick that sent Muraco crashing to the mat. Muraco got up and charged at Tito but Tito caught Muraco with an inverted atomic drop. Muraco crashed to the mat and rolled out of the ring and dropped to his feet on the floor. Tito followed Muraco out to the floor. Tito grabbed Muraco by the hair and twice rammed Muraco's head into the top of the ringside barricade. Ref counting. Tito laid into Muraco with some gut shots and Muraco was able to suddenly stun Tito with an eye poke and then he rammed Tito's head into the top of the ringside barricade. Ref's count growing. Muraco made his way onto the ring apron and Tito suddenly recovered and climbed up on the apron as well. Muraco went to punch Tito but Tito blocked the punch and nailed Muraco with some rapid-fire punches and then clotheslined Muraco over the top rope back into the ring. Tito started to climb back into the ring when the ref called for the bell.

 

Ref went over to ring announcer Craig Johnson, who was standing on the apron, and told him what happened.

 

CJ: "Your winner of the first fall by a count out...Don Muraco!"

 

Fans booed the announcement and Tito was pissed at himself. A frustrated Tito left the ring as the ref raised Muraco's hand in victory for the first fall. Muraco didn't celebrate the win as he knew there was more work to do.

 

WINNER: Muraco - Count Out - 7:21)

 

(Announcers discussed the irony of Muraco winning the first fall via count out. Hyped Fall 2 coming later. Said an interview with Hart and Martel was next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson interviewed Tito Santana in the locker room.

 

SH: "Scott Hudson here with Tito Santana. Tito, that was a tough way to lose the first fall. You had the advantage on Muraco and then one of those fluke things that can happen only in wrestling happened. You seemed really frustrated out there with what transpired. How are you feeling right now?"

 

TS: "Scott, I was frustrated with he end result of the first fall. But, I'm a professional athlete. And like all professional athletes you have to shake off the disappointment and just move on. I've already done that and am ready for the second fall."

 

SH: "Thanks for your time, Tito."

 

TS: "Thank you.")

 

(Announcers intro'd video last week of Rick Martel's suprise announcement of Jimmy Hart as his manager and the end of the TV Title match with Bob Orton.)

 

(VIDEO:

 

RM: "I promised you good people a major announcement tonight. I want some of you to know that you may look at this decision as controversial. The man I'm about to introduce to you is a good man. He has had a controversial history in our sport. But I believe in him. And I know he can provide me with some good guidance concerning my career. I now present to you my manager...'The Mouth of the South' Jimmy Hart!"

 

Crowd reacted with stunned silence and then a mixture of boos and cheers.

 

Hart came out and was in a white suit with black lapels and a black thin stripe running down the outside of each pant leg and musical notes on the back of the jacket, skinny black tie with piano keys on them and black and white tennis shoes. He was also wearing his trademark sunglasses and carrying his megaphone. Hart came down the aisle and slapped hands with some fans along the way. Hart climbed into the ring.

 

Schiavone: "I can't believe what I am witnessing. This is truly a surreal moment in our sport. Why on earth would Rick Martel choose Jimmy Hart, of all people, as his manager? Hart's track record in this business has not exactly been a stellar one."

 

Madden: "Tony, we're just gonna have to see how this all plays out. I'm baffled as well. But I'm sure Rick Martel has a good reason for choosing Hart to manage him. And let's not forget something, Jimmy Hart is a winning manager. He ranks up there with the best managers of all-time. And he's managed a lot of champions in professional wrestling."

 

Martel and Hart hugged and Hart spoke in an animated fashion to Martel.

 

Match highlights: Orton stunned Martel with a kick to the gut and a small package for the pin. 1...2... Martel kicked out. Crowd booed as Larry Zbysko, in street clothes, made his way down to ringside. Zbysko started pounding on the apron to encourage Orton. Orton raked the laces of his boot across Martel's face. Orton pulled Martel up by the hair and held it and nailed Martel with a punch to the face. Orton waited a couple of seconds and popped Martel with another head shot. Orton then reared back and prepared to deliver a huge right hand when Martel blocked the punch, stunned Orton with a head shot of his own that spun Orton around facing away from Martel and Martel dropped down and rolled up Orton from behind. 1...2...2-1/2... Orton kicked out. Both men down. Zbysko started climb up on the ring apron but Jimmy Hart came over, dropped the megaphone and grabbed Zbysko around the knees. Zbysko struggling with Hart. Crowd popped as Dynamite Kid charged down to ringside and helped Hart pull Zbysko down to the floor. Zbysko landed on his feet and did not see Kid. Zbysko was facing Hart. Kid spun Zbysko around and started blasting Zbysko with European uppercuts. Zbysko staggered back in the aisle and fell down as Kid stalked him. Zbysko made it to his feet and backpedaled while waving his hands in 'no mas' fashion. Kid kept coming after Zbysko as Zbysko made his way around to the side of the entrance stage and disappeared as Kid followed him. In the ring, both men had gotten to their feet and Orton Pearl Harbored Martel with a series of punishing forearm smashes to the back. Orton whipped Martel into the ropes and caught Martel coming off with a gut punch that doubled over Martel. Orton then went to hoist Martel up for the piledriver but Martel twice blocked the move and backdropped Orton. Martel fell to his knees. Orton got up and charged at Martel just as Martel got up and Martel stunned Orton with a powerslam out of nowhere. Crowd erupted. Martel went out on the apron and nailed Orton with his swan dive over the top rope finisher (slingshot splash over the top rope into the ring). Martel covered Orton and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the fans cheered.)

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson interviewed Rick Martel and Jimmy Hart.

 

CJ: "I think all wrestling fans were shocked last week by Rick Martel's announcement of Jimmy Hart as his manager. It has caused quite a stir in the wrestling world. And now we are about to find out why Martel hired Hart as his manager. Would you please welcome Tru TV Champion Rick Martel and his manager, I can't believe I'm saying this, Jimmy 'Mouth of the South' Hart!"

 

Music-only version of 'Synchronicity 2' filled the arena and Hart and Martel came to the ring. Martel was in street clothes and had the title cradled in his left arm. Hart was in a red suit with a black shirt, white tie and red shoes. He was also wearing sunglasses and carrying his trademark megaphone. Hart and Martel slapped hands with some fans on the way to the ring. The pair received decent crowd reaction as the people still didn't seem to know what to make of Hart. The pair got in the ring and saluted the crowd.

 

CJ: "Rick Martel. I have to tell you, a lot of these fans still don't seem to understand why you hired Jimmy Hart as your manager. He has a track record in this sport that is controversial to say the least. And I have to admit that I'm puzzled by all this as well."

 

RM: "Craig, I understand your confusion. Many people seemed surprised that I would hire Jimmy Hart as my manager. I got a lot of calls and e-mails from friends who couldn't believe that I would have anything to do with him. But, let me tell you all this. Jimmy Hart is a good man. And he is a great wrestling manager. He has managed several champions in our great sport. He's had a lot of success. I've known Jimmy for years but we haven't spoken with each other in quite a while.

 

"He called me up one day out of the blue and we started talking. Jimmy told me that he thought I was off to a great start here in WCW, but that I just needed someone who could help take me to the next level. The more we talked, the more of what he said made sense. This man beside me is a maker of champions. Jimmy Hart has a vision for me here in World Class. And it's a vision that I believe is in my best interest.

 

"And if anybody still believes that Jimmy Hart has bad intentions, remember this. He stopped Larry Zbysko from interfering in my TV Title match with Bob Orton last week. If he was not looking out for me, then there's no way he would have done that."

 

CJ: "Jimmy Hart. First of all, welcome to World Class Wrestling. Rick just made a great point about what you did during his title match last week. But you've got to understand the skepticism of a lot of these people out here because of your past in this business."

 

JH: "Craig, thank you for the welcome. It is great to be here, baby. I understand the skepticism of the people. I've walked on the other side of the tracks and make no excuses for it. It's gonna take time to win these fans over and I understand that. Rick and I even discussed it in our phone conversations. I'm with Rick Martel because I think he's one of the best wrestlers in the world and I think he's got what it takes to one day be the World Champion here. I feel he just needs a little managerial expertise to reach that goal."

 

CJ: "I think you're right, Jimmy, it is going to take time to win these fans over. But, so far you've acquitted yourself quite well in your two weeks here."

 

JH: "It really makes me feel good to hear you say that, baby. And I'm gonna work my tail off to win these people over!"

 

CJ: "Alright. Tru TV Champion Rick Martel and his manager Jimmy Hart, everybody! Tony and Mark, back to you!")

 

(Announcers discussed the interview with Martel and Hart. Both of them still had reservations about Hart even though he's seemed like a good guy since he arrived last week. Said Fall 2: Muraco vs. Santana was next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Video aired of a red screen and the words faded in: IT'S COMING! AUGUST 25 ON 'MAYHEM'!)

 

(Announcers said that a big announcement about exactly what was going to happen on 8/25 will take place next week on the program. Then sent it to the ring.)

 

Match 2 (Fall 2: Best 2-Out-Of-3 Falls - Muraco leads 1-0)

Tito Santana vs. Don Muraco

 

(Muraco and Santana were already in the ring in their corners.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Tito turned and started to pull on the top ring rope and Muraco charged up behind Tito and clobbered him with a series of forearms smashes and rolled up Tito for the pin while holding a handful of tights. 1...2... Tito kicked Muraco off. Both men to their feet and Muraco nailed Tito with a knee to the gut and then whipped Tito into the ropes and looked to catch Tito coming off with a clothesline but Tito ducked the move and came back and speared Muraco. Tito for the cover. 1...2... Muraco kicked out. Tito popped the downed Muraco with some head shots and then snapped Muraco up in a side headlock. Muraco tried to free himself but couldn't. Muraco then moved his right arm around to Tito's front and nailed Tito with a trio of elbows to the gut and freed himself. Muraco went to whip Tito into the buckles but Tito reversed and sent Muraco crashing into them. Tito then blasted Muraco with a step-up enzuigiri and Muraco stumbled out of the corner and fell to his knees and then his face on the mat. Tito went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as Muraco got up. Muraco turned and Tito nailed him with a flying lariat from the top rope. Muraco crashed to the mat. Tito for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2... Muraco kicked out. Both men up and Muraco walked right into Tito's arms and Tito bodyslammed Muraco into position for a turnbuckle move. Tito mounted the middle buckle with a knee drop attempt to Muraco's head but Muraco rolled out of the way and Tito crashed knee-first into the mat. Tito down and holding the knee. Muraco went over and stomped on Tito's knee a few times and then caught Tito in a spinning toe hold. Tito fighting not to submit. Muraco ratcheted up on the hold. Tito in great pain. Muraco spun around and Tito was able to kick Muraco off. Muraco to his feet as Tito was up to his knees with the aid of the ropes. Muraco snapped Tito up in a side headlock and turned away from the ref and drove the Asiatic Spike into Tito's throat. Tito writhing in pain. Ref started to move around and Muraco kept moving so as to keep his back to he ref so he could keep the spike on. Muraco let go of the spike and let go of Tito. Tito fell against the ropes holding his throat. Muraco came up behind Tito and punched Tito hard in the side of the ribs. Muraco picked Tito up, hoisted Tito on his shoulder and this time connected with the running powerslam. Muraco for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2...2-1/2... Tito got a shoulder up. Muraco snapped Tito up, whipped Tito into the ropes and dropped Tito with a brutal clothesline. Muraco picked up on a mic.

 

DM: "Looks like no free tacos tonight!"

 

Crowd booed.

 

Muraco then stood on the downed Tito's stomach and looked out at the crowd. Tito was able to pull Muraco's legs out from under him and Muraco went down and Tito rolled him up for the pin. 1...2...2-3/4... Muraco kicked out. Both men to their feet. Muraco swung wildly at Tito and missed and Tito fired away on Muraco with head and body punches, whipped Muraco into the ropes and caught Muraco coming off with a dropkick. Muraco crashed to the mat and got to his feet and Tito dropped him with another dropkick. Muraco to his knees. Tito punched Muraco in the head, whipped Muraco into the ropes and looked to catch Tito coming off with another dropkick but Muraco grabbed and held the top rope and Tito crashed to the mat. Muraco moved over, stomped Tito and the bodyslammed Tito into position for a turnbuckle move. Muraco mounted the middle buckle and came off with an elbow smash that connected. Muraco for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2... Tito kicked out. Muraco grabbed Tito and whipped Tito into the ropes and looked to behead Tito with a clothesline but Tito ducked the move and came back with his double flying forearm smash finisher. Tito rolled over and covered Muraco and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the fans cheered.

 

Tito got up and had his hand raised in victory and he looked over at Muraco before leaving the ring and heading back up the aisle. Muraco slowly got up next to the ropes and was holding his chest.

 

WINNER: Santana - Pinfall - Double Flying Forearm Smash - 7:37)

 

(Announcers said the match was now tied at one fall each and said the final fall was coming up.)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers hyped the big announcement about what's to begin on 'Mayhem' starting 8/25. Said it will change WCW. Then sent it backstage.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson interviewed Don Muraco in the locker room.

 

SH: "I'm here with Don Muraco. Don, Tito has tied this best 2-out-of-3 match at one fall apiece after catching you with his double flying forearm smash finisher to score the pinfall. What are your thoughts heading into the deciding fall?"

 

DM: "Gotta give credit to Tito. He caught me with his finisher when I wasn't expecting it. I got caught off-guard. But I can assure that won't happen again. You've got to remember something, Hudson. I still haven't pulled out my trump card yet. And that's my White Trash Compactor finisher. When I catch Tito with that, it'll be all over. And tonight, since I'm not wrestling any white trash, I'm changing the name of my finisher to...the Burrito Buster in honor of the professional taco salesman, Mr. Santana."

 

SH (sarcastically): "You're all class, Muraco."

 

DM: "Tell me about it. Get ready to see me bask in the glow of victory as Tito goes down."

 

SH: "Thank you for your time."

 

DM: "Whatever, announcer boy.")

 

Match 3 (Best 2-Out-Of-3 Falls: Tied 1-1)

Tito Santana vs. Don Muraco

 

(Mariachi music played and Tito came to the ring to a good ovation. He slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring. Once in the ring, Tito didn't salute the fans and was all business.

 

Theme from the original 'Hawaii Five-O' played and Muraco came out to strong boos. Muraco got in the ring.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

The men came out of their corners and engaged in a collar-and-elbow tie-up and Tito turned it into an arm bar on Muraco. Muraco tried to escape the hold but couldn't and went down to a knee as Tito cinched up on the hold. Muraco got back to his feet and started inching his way towards the ropes and Tito pulled Muraco away and had Don still locked in the hold. Muraco in pain. Muraco again started inching his way towards the ropes and this time was able to lunge and get his free arm over the rope to force a break in the hold. Muraco shook out the effects of the arm bar and he and Tito circled one another again and engaged in another collar-and-elbow tie-up. After a brief struggle, Muraco moved in on Tito and caught Tito with a couple of knees to the gut. Muraco whipped Tito into the ropes and bent down looking to catch Tito coming off with a backdrop but Tito instead caught Muraco with a kick to the chest that sent Muraco stumbling backwards against the ropes. Tito charged at Muraco and Muraco backdropped Tito over the top rope down to the floor. Muraco went out on the apron as Tito made his way to his feet. Tito got up and was greeted by Muraco jumpiing off the apron and nailing Tito with a double sledge to the top of the head. Tito crashed into the ringside barricade and went down in a heap. Muraco went over and put the boots to Tito and then snapped Tito up and whipped Tito hard into the ring steps. Tito down on the floor. Muraco rolled quickly into the ring and broke the ref's 20-count. Muraco back out on the floor. Tito got up facing away from Muraco and Muraco shoved Tito front-first hard into the ringside barricade. Muraco mounted the apron and came off with a double sledge across Tito's upper back. Tito staggered away in great pain. Muraco then dropped Tito on the floor with a clothesline to the back of the neck. Muraco rolled back into the ring to break the ref's 20-count. Muraco then briefly had words with the ref and then left the ring and dropped to the floor as Tito got to his feet. Muraco charged at Tito with a clothesline attempt but Tito ducked it, caught Muraco and turned it into a belly-to-belly suplex on the floor. Crowd popped. Both men were down. Ref's count rising. Tito made it to his feet and quickly rolled in and out of the ring to break the count. Muraco got up and was blasted with some head shots by Tito and then Tito rammed Muraco back-first into the ringside barricade. Tito then grabbed Muraco and slammed Muraco's head into the ring apron and threw Muraco back in the ring. Tito climbed onto the apron and mounted the top buckle. Muraco got to his feet and turned around and Tito went to nail Muraco with a flying lariat and Muraco moved and Tito crashed to mat. Tito started to get up and Muraco moved in and nailed him with a couple of chops to the back of the neck. Muraco then hoisted Tito up in position for the White Trash Compactor (inverted piledriver) near the ropes but Tito was able to grab the middle rope and force a break in the hold. Muraco let go of Tito and Tito crashed to the mat and rolled out on the apron.

 

Muraco pushed Tito off the apron and back down to the floor. Muraco briefly played to the booing crowd while in the ring. Muraco left the ring and dropped to the floor. Tito was on his knees and Muraco grabbed Tito and slammed his head into the ring apron. Tito back down to a knee. Muraco grabbed Tito and attempted to ram Tito's head into the ring steps but Tito put his foot on the steps to block the move, nailed Muraco with an elbow to the gut and slammed Muraco's head into the steps. Muraco stumbled forward and went down on the floor. Tito climbed back into the ring and broke the ref's count. Muraco got to his feet and Tito ran across the ring and hurled himself through the top and middle rope like a missle and blasted Muraco. Both men down on the floor. Ref counting. As the count rose, both men stirred on the floor. Tito to his feet first. Tito grabbed Muraco and threw him in the ring and Tito just barely beat the ref's 20-count. Muraco slid his upper body under the bottom rope as Tito came over to grab him and the ref ordered Tito to stand back and Muraco stunned Tito with a kick to the gut. Tito stumbled back holding his gut. Muraco nailed Tito with a head shot and then whipped Tito into the ropes and caught Tito coming off with a Samoan Drop. Muraco for the cover. 1...2...2-9/10... Tito kicked out. Muraco grabbed Tito and drove him back-first into the buckles and nailed Tito with a series of knees to the gut. Muraco grabbed Tito, whipped Tito into the ropes and caught him coming off with a press slam. Tito down and hurting. Muraco then choked Tito on the middle rope but broke the illegal move at the count of 4. Muraco then grabbed Tito and slammed his head into the buckles repeatedly. Tito staggered out of the corner next to the ropes. Muraco went to whip Tito into the ropes but Tito reversed and caught Muraco coming off with his double flying forearm smash finisher. Muraco crashed to the mat. Tito, feeling the effects of the bout was down as well. Fans on their feet and buzzing like bees. Tito crawled over and made the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2..thr... No! Muraco kicked out. Crowd beside itself. Both men got to their knees and Tito and Muraco engaged in a punch exchange. The exchange continued as they made it to their feet and Tito gained the advantage, whipped Muraco into the buckles and blasted Muraco with a step-up enzuigiri. Muraco staggered out of the corner and crashed face-first into the mat. Tito rolled Muraco over and went for the cover. 1...2...2-3/4... Muraco got a shoulder up. Tito grabbed Muraco, whipped Muraco into the ropes and caught Muraco coming off with kick to the gut that doubled Muraco over. Tito then hit a running high knee lift on Muraco and Muraco crashed to the mat. Tito went for the cover again. 1...2... Muraco got his foot on the bottom rope. Tito looked exhausted and frustrated. Tito popped Muraco with a couple of head shots, pulled Muraco up, whipped Muraco into the ropes and pulverized Muraco coming off with a dropkick. Muraco crashed to the mat again. Tito went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as Muraco got to his feet. Muraco got up and turned and Tito came off with a flying crossbody but Muraco caught Tito and turned it into a powerslam. Both men down. Crowd on its feet. Muraco got slowly to his feet as Tito was on his hands and knees. Muraco grabbed Tito, hoisted Tito upside down and nailed Tito with the White Trash Compactor. Muraco covered Tito and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

Muraco up to his knees and the ref raised his hand in victory. Muraco got up and was breathing heavy but found the strength to defiantly throw his arms up in the air victoriously before leaving the ring.

 

Announcer hyped the big annouincement about 8/25 for next week as the program went off the air.

 

WINNER: Muraco - White Trash Compactor - 10:49 - Muraco wins the match 2 falls to 1)

 

END PROGRAM

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW Mayhem Ep. 16 Rating: 1.4

[Captain Kremmen]

ON THE NEXT

 

WCW MAYHEM

 

ON TRU TV!

 

- A major announcement from the WCW Championship Committee

 

- Rick Martel (TVC) & Dynamite Kid vs. 'Living Legend' Larry Zbysko & 'Cowboy' Bob Orton

 

- 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair makes an appearance

 

- Nord The Barbarian vs. 'Long Rider' Bill Irwin

 

AND MORE!!!

 

 

Program Rating: TV-M

 

Show will be posted Tuesday.

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM - EP. 17 - Ralston Arena - Omaha, NE - 8-11-15 (Live)

 

(Show Intro)

 

(Crowd Shots/Pyro)

 

(Announcers Tony Schiavone and Mark Madden welcomed viewers and ran down the program: Rick Martel (TVC) & Dynamite Kid vs. Larry Zbysko & Bob Orton; Ric Flair makes an appearance; Nord The Barbarian vs. Bill Irwin; and more!)

 

(Announcers then said it was now time for the big announcement about the event beginning on 8/25 on 'Mayhem'. They then intro'd the video.)

 

(Video opened with WCW Championship Committee member Tony Garea sitting behind a big, fancy desk in his office. Sitting on the desk in front of him was a championship belt.

 

TG: "Good evening, wrestling fans. I'm Tony Garea of the World Class Wrestling Championship Committee.

 

"As you can see sitting in front of me is a new championship belt. Over the last two weeks, we've teased news of a big event that is going to start on the August 25 edition of 'Mayhem'. Fans have been dying to know what this news is. Well, on August 25, we will be starting the tournament for the ultimate title in all of professional wrestling. This belt will be worn by the winner of the tournament to decide the first-ever WCW World Champion. The time has come for our promotion to crown a World Champion. There are many other World Champions out there. But we believe this belt will become the number one, most sought after title in our entire sport. This will be a 6-man, single elimination tournament.

 

"Here are the six wrestlers who will be participating:

 

'Nature Boy' Ric Flair

 

'Living Legend' Larry Zbysko

 

The Dynamite Kid

 

Don Muraco

 

Tru TV Champion Rick Martel

 

and 'Cowboy' Bob Orton.

 

"We on the championship committee had to make a decision regarding which two wrestlers would receive first-round buys and move immediately into the semifinals. After much serious deliberation, it was decided that Ric Flair and Larry Zbysko would get those first-round byes. The other four wrestlers will wrestle in quarterfinal matches. Rick Martel will face Don Muraco on August 25. And Bob Orton will battle the Dynamite Kid on September 1. The semifinals will then be held on September 8.

 

"All quarter and semifinal matches will air on 'Mayhem'. The tournament final will air on our first WCW special event program here on Tru TV. That will be a two-hour special called 'Autumn Anarchy' and will air on Friday, September 18 at 9 pm.

 

"We here in World Class Wrestling are excited about the history making event that is about to occur. And I assure you that this will be a tournament that wrestling fans can be proud of. With that said, may the best may win. Thank you for watching."

 

Video faded to black.)

 

(Announcers discussed the announcement of the tournament to decide the first-ever WCW World Champion beginning in two weeks and also the special program 'Autumn Anarchy' that will feature the tournament final. They then sent it backstage.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson interviewed Larry Zbysko and Bob Orton.

 

Both men were already standing in the interview area with Hudson and in their ring attire.

 

SH: "Thank you, Tony and Mark. I gotta tell you. That was some earth-shaking news that we just heard and it will be history in the making starting on August 25. And with me right now are two of the men that will be in that tournament, Bob Orton and Larry Zbysko. What are you guys thinking after hearing that news?"

 

LZ: "I'm not suprised at the news?! Are you, Bob?!"

 

BO (chuckles): "Not at all. No two wrestlers are more deserving of being in this prestigious tournament than the 'Living Legend' and the 'Cowboy'."

 

SH: "What do you think of your chances going for the World Title?"

 

LZ: "Let me just say that I'm more than deserving of a first-found bye! My 'Living Legend' status stamped my ticket to the semis! Bob here has a little more work to do! But we know he can get the job done! The two of us in the tournament, that gives us a combined 1 in 3 chance of being the first World Champion in WCW history! I like our chances! You gamblers out there, here are your two best shots to win what will be the Super Bowl of our sport!"

 

BO: "I'm with Larry! With Orton and Zbysko, you can't go wrong, man! One of us is gonna be the company standard bearer after 'Autumn Anarchy' on September 18! And what are the WCW suits gonna do then, huh?! Hahaha!"

 

LZ: "Conspiracies can be broken! And the biggest conspiracy in the sports world today, the conspiracy against Orton and Zbysko by the WCW brass will be reduced to dust when one of us emerges the World Champion!"

 

SH: "Switching gears, you guys face two of the other torunament participants in a tag match tonight in Rick Martel and the Dynamite Kid."

 

LZ: "Tonight, these fans are gonna get a little preview of what's going to happen in the tournament! They're gonna lose to us just like they're gonna fail in the tournament!"

 

BO: "Martel and Kid are great wrestlers. But the bottom line is they're just not Bob Orton and Larry Zbsyko! And that's all anyone needs to know!"

 

Zbysko and Orton walked out of the interview area.

 

SH: "A highly confident, bordering on cocky, Larry Zbysko and Bob Orton seem ready for the tag match tonight and the tournament starting in two weeks here on 'Mayhem'.")

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers intro'd video from a few weeks ago of the end of a match between Nord The Barbarian and Bill Irwin where the winner got a slot in the 4-man elimination match the following week with the chance to earn a TV Title shot.

 

Video showed Nord pinning Irwin with his flying leg drop finisher but then leaving the ring, grabbing the chair Irwin had brought to ringside with him, and Nord coming back in the ring and beating the hell out of Irwin with the chair and the ref reversing the decision and DQing Nord.)

 

Match 1

'Long Rider' Bill Irwin vs. Nord The Barbarian

 

('Nevada Fighter' by Mike Nesmith played and Bill Irwin came out to a fair ovation. Irwin was in his jeans and cowboy-style wrestling boots, brown cowboy hat and tan trench coat with brown trim. Irwin slapped hands with some fans on the way to the ring. Irwin got in the ring and removed his coat and was no longer wearing a t-shirt that he had worn for a few weeks to cover the bruising that Nord has left on his body because of the chair assault.

 

'Deaf Forever' by Motorhead played and Nord stomped out on the entrance stage and was holding his big chain high in the air. Nord was in his black tights with the word 'Berzerker' written in white lightning bolt lettering, fur-lined boots and his fur-lined vest. Nord got in the ring and stomped around some more and continued waving the chain in the air. He was booed.

 

Nord removed his vest and placed the chain over the top ring bolt that connected the turnbuckle to the post.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Nord and Irwin came out and circled one another and Nord started stomping around and yelling 'Oooof! Oooof! Oooof!'. The two then started moving in on one another and Nord grabbed Irwin in a front facelock and started pounding Irwin with forearm smashes across the back. Nord then popped Irwin with a suplex. Nord hit the ropes and came off with a knee drop to the chest but Irwin rolled out of the way and Nord crashed knee-first to the mat. Both men to their feet. Nord moved in on Irwin and Irwin caught Nord with a series of rapid-fire kicks to the gut. Irwin then fired away on the big man with some head shots that staggered Nord. Irwin whipped Nord into the ropes and caught Nord coming off with a high backdrop. Irwin moved over and snapped up Nord in a front facelock. After a brief struggle, Nord rammed Irwin back-first into the buckles and freed himself from the hold. Nord then nailed Irwin with a series of rapid-fire shoulder blocks to the gut. Irwin stumbled out of the corner and fell to his knees in the ring. Nord plastered Irwin with a big boot to the side of the face. Irwin toppled over and Nord went for the cover. 1...2... Irwin kicked out. Nord grabbed Irwin and lifted Irwin to his feet. Nord then threw Irwin into the corner and laid into Irwin with rapid-fire gut kicks. Nord whipped Irwin into the opposite buckles and charged in on Irwin but Irwin moved and Nord slammed front-first into the buckles. Nord staggered back and Irwin moved in and popped Nord with some punches and then nailed Nord with an inverted headlock backbreaker. Irwin for the cover. 1...2... Nord kicked out. Irwin pulled Nord up and popped Nord with a couple of punches, whipped Nord into the ropes and bent over looking to catch Nord with another backdrop but Nord dropped a monster forearm smash across Irwin's back. Irwin went down. Nord got to his feet and briefly shook out the effects of the backbreaker and then stomped away on Irwin and then pressed his boot on Irwin's face. Irwin hurting. Nord broke the illegal move at the ref's count of 4. Nord snapped up Irwin by the sides of the head and pulverized Irwin with a series of headbutts. Nord let go of Irwin and Irwin fell back through the top and middle rope and landed on the apron. Nord reached through the ropes and dragged Irwin into the ring. Irwin in the sit-up position. Nord grabbed Irwin's head and started twisting it and then let go. Nord pulled Irwin up, whipped Irwin into the ropes and bent down looking to catch Irwin coming off with a backdrop but Irwin turned it into a sunset flip attempt. After a brief struggle, Irwin finally flipped Nord over for the pin. 1...2... Nord kicked out. Both men up. Nord went to hit Irwin with a clothesline but Irwin ducked the move and Nord spun himself around and Irwin caught Nord with an atomic drop. Nord didn't go down but was hurting. Nord turned towards Irwin and Irwin punched Nord and then bodyslammed the stunned big man in position for a turnbuckle move. Irwin went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle and came off with a diving splash that connected. Irwin bounced off of Nord, but quickly crawled over for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2...2-3/4... Nord kicked out. Irwin grabbed Nord and whipped Nord into the buckles. Irwin backed up and charged in on Nord and Nord came out of the corner and flattened Irwin with a clothesline. Irwin slowly made his way to his feet and Nord pummeled Irwin with a boot to the face. Irwin crashed back to the mat. Nord hit the ropes and came off and hit his flying leg drop finisher. Nord covered Irwin but didn't hook the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell. Nord got to his feet and had his hand raised in victory. Nord grabbed his chain and went out on the apron, yelled 'Oooof! Oooof! Oooof!" and then dropped to the floor and made his way back up the aisle.

 

WINNER: Nord - Pinfall - Flying Leg Drop - 5:48)

 

(Announcers discussed Nord beating Irwin. Also discussed the start of the WT Tournament in two weeks on 'Mayhem'. Then sent it backstage.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson interviewed TV Champ Rick Martel, mgr. Jimmy Hart and the Dynamite Kid.

 

Kid, Hart and Martel were already standing with Hudson in the interview area and both were in their ring gear and Hart was in a suit and carrying his megaphone.

 

SH: "Rick Martel and Dynamite Kid. You two are gonna be taking part in the historic tournament to decide the first World Class World Heavyweight Champion. What are your thoughts going into it?"

 

RM: "Scott, I am honored to have this chance to become the World Champion in so short a time. Things have gone great for me since I arrived. I'm already the Tru TV Champion and the chance to add the title that is the pinnacle in our great sport would be a great accomplishment. And it's why I hired Jimmy Hart as my manager; I believe he can help me with his brilliant managerial skills make it all the way to the top."

 

SH: "Dynamite."

 

DK: "I didn't know if I would be one of the six selected to take part in the tournament for the WCW World Title. When I heard my name, I felt a real since of accomplishment. Ever since I started in this business, I was always told that I could be a great World Tag Team Champion, TV Champion, Jr. Heavyweight Champion. But when it came to the World Heavyweight Title, the naysayers have always said that I don't have the size to hold that belt. I aim to prove my critics wrong in this upcoming tournament. I've got my work cut out for me. But I welcome the challenge."

 

SH: "Jimmy Hart, last week you said that you knew you were gonna have to work hard to win wrestling fans over. And, in your two weeks here so far, I have to admit that I've been quite impressed with the way you've handled yourself."

 

JH: "Appreciate it, Scott. Those words mean a lot coming from you. I don't know who's more excited about the upcoming World Title Tournament, the wrestlers or me. I hope to impart to some strong managerial insight to Rick that can guide him to the the championship.

 

"But, before we get to that, we have to concentrate on this tag match tonight with Orton and Zbysko. And I feel really good about our chances with the Dynamite Kid, a guy with a strong record in tag team wrestling, teaming with Rick Martel, baby."

 

SH: "Rick, your thoughts going into this match tonight?"

 

RM: "It's always good when you've got a good partner in a tag team match. But it's great to know when you're facing the likes of Bob Orton and Larry Zbysko. Those two guys are capable of doing anything. Dynamite especially knows that. But we're a strong team and we know we can bring the fight."

 

DK: "I know Zbysko and Orton well. Real well. Two weeks ago, Larry Zbysko played a major role in costing me a Tru TV Title shot against Rick in the elimination match. Victory was snatched from me thanks to Zbysko. I had his pal Orton dead to rights. And whenever I wrestle either Orton or Zbysko, there's always a major driving incentive that isn't there in other matches. You'll see that tonight."

 

Kid, Hart and Martel walked out of the interview area.

 

SH: "The big tag team match will be coming up later tonight. But right after the break...Whoo...the 'Nature Boy' is here!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(In-ring: Criag Johnson interviewed Ric Flair.

 

CJ: "We are back here on "Mayhem' and would you please welcome my guest at this time. He is the one, the only, 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair!"

 

'Also Sprach Zarathustra' played and Flair came to the ring to a strong ovation. He was wearing an expensive suit and dress shoes. Flair got in the ring and briefly styled-and-profiled for the fans.

 

RF: "Craig Johnson! We're in Omaha, Nebraska, the heartland of America! And this is where the party is tonight! Whoo!"

 

Crowd cheered.

 

CJ: "Ric, it's always a party whenever you're around. We've got some big news to get right now. Starting in two weeks on August 25, the tournament begins to decide who will be the first man to hold the World Class World Heavyweight Title. As expected, you were announced as one of he six participants in the tournament. You have a first-round bye. You have got to be hyped to be a World Champion once again."

 

RF: "Hyped isn't the word I'd use, Craig! I am on fire for this chance! World Class has established itself as the premiere pro wrestling organization in the world! Since day one, we've delivered the wrestling! And now, after four months of waiting, the march toward immortality begins on August 25! Whoo! I can't wait to get in the ring and prove myself against the best this sport has to offer! I haven't been the World Champion in a while! I want to feel that 10 pounds of gold around this custom made waist again!"

 

CJ: "Do you think being a past World Champion gives you an advantage in a tournament like this?"

 

RF: "The great thing about tournaments is the X factor! It's like March Madness! The heavy favorite could lay waste to his opponents on the way to the championship! Or, a real underdog could come out of nowhere and shock the world! I'm in! And now I have to wrestle as only the 'Nature Boy' can to claim the WCW World Title!"

 

CJ: "You are confident, Ric."

 

RF: "I'm always confident! Especially when there's a chance to be the World Champion!"

 

Flair took off his ring jacket and dropped it on the ground and criss-crossed the ring and then dropped an elbow on his jacket as the crowd cheered. Flair then picked up his jacket.

 

CJ: "Now, before you can concentrate on the task at hand in the World Title Tournament, you are in next week's main event on 'Mayhem' and you will be squaring off against 'American Gigolo' Buff Bagwell."

 

RF: "Buff Bagwell! He likes to portray himself aas God's gift to women! Women pay him for his services! But, he can't hold a candle to Space Mountain! I have lots of satisfied ladies out there who can attest to the fact that, no matter how much a guy like Bagwell likes to brag about himself, he'll still never compare to Space Mountain! It's the ride that always had the longest line in the park! Whoo!

 

"As for Bagwell the wrestler, he's a pretty good talent! He's got a good look! But, as a wrestler, he's gotta beat the man to be the man! And we'll find out if Buff has the stuff to do that next week!

 

"Craig, big party tonight! You know where it is! And just like I can go in the bedroom, the party's gonna go all night long! Be there, brother, or miss the funnest night of your life! Dancing! Wall-to-wall ladies! And the 'Nature Boy'! That all adds up to a great party! Whoo!"

 

CJ: "Count me in, Ric! Wouldn't miss it for the world! Fans! He is the man! Ric Flair!"

 

RF: "Whoo!"

 

Flair did the strut in the ring before leaving and heading back up the aisle and slapping hands with fans.)

 

(Announcers said the tag team match: Zbysko & Orton vs. Kid & Martel was next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers discussed the upcoming WCW Special Event on Tru TV: 'Autumn Anarchy' - Friday - Sept. 18 - 9 pm E/P on Tru TV and said the final of the World Title Tourney will take place on the program. Also hyped Flair vs. Bagwell for next week. And said that Tommy Rich would be making his first live appearance since the match with Nord where he got a concussion.)

 

Match 2

Rick Martel (TVC) & Dynamite Kid vs. 'Living Legend' Larry Zbysko & 'Cowboy' Bob Orton

 

(Music-only version of 'Synchronicity 2' played and Martel, Kid and Hart came to the ring to a strong ovation. Kid had the British flag draped over his shoulders, powder blue tights with the word 'Dynamite' was written in red lettering going down the right leg and 'Kid' in red lettering going down the left leg and red, white and blue boots.

 

Martel was wearing the TV Title around his waist, powder blue tights with the fleur de lis on each side of the tights, powder blue boots with white trim and a blue ring jacket with a white fleur de lis on the back with 'Rick Martel' underneath the logo.

 

Hart was in one of his colorful suits and wearing sunglasses and carrying his megaphone.

 

Both wrestlers slapped hands on the way to the ring. Both saluted the crowd once in the ring.

 

'I'm The Man' by Anthrax filled the arena and Orton and Zbysko made their way to the ring to strong boos.

 

Orton was in his black cowboy hat, black vest, green tights and black boots with white horsehoes on the outside.

 

Zbysko was wearing black tights and a black ring jacket with 'LZ' in gold lettering on the back and black boots with 'LZ' in gold lettering on the outside of each boot.

 

Match was fought under standard tag team rules.

 

The two teams battled it out in the ring. Some near falls and some break-ups of some of those falls. Zbysko and Orton took some shortcuts during the match to gain an advantage such as held tights and double-teaming when the ref's back was turned.

 

At the end of the match, Martel and Orton were the two legal men in the ring. Orton had gained the advantage on Martel and bodyslammed Martel in the corner for a turnbuckle move. Orton mounted the middle buckle and came off with a slingshot splash but Martel got his knees up and Orton crashed into them and Orton fell to the mat. Both men down. Martel started to crawl over to make the tag but Orton found the strength to dive over on top of Martel. Martel face-down on the mat. Orton rubbed Martel's face into the mat and broke the illegal move at the count of 4. Martel rolled over and was holding his face. Orton got up and dropped a series of rapid-fire elbow smashes across Rick's chest and went for the cover. 1...2.. Martel kicked out. Orton pulled up Martel and whipped Martel into the buckles. Orton charged in and blasted Martel with a big clothesline. Martel practically limp in the corner. Hart and Kid encouraging Martel. Orton backed up and charged at Martel again but Martel got his boot up and Orton crashed face-first into it. Orton stumbled back and crashed to the mat. Martel went over and grabbed Orton by the legs and turned Orton over in the Boston Crab. Orton in great pain and trying not to submit. Zbysko hit the ring and blasted Martel with a forearm smash to the back. Martel let go of the hold and fell forward. Kid charged into the ring but the ref intercepted him and ordered him back to his corner. Kid had words with the ref and Zbysko went over and started to grab Martel but Kid broke away from the ref and speared Zbysko through the top and middle rope down to the floor as the crowd went crazy. Orton had started pounding away on Martel in the ring, whipped Martel into the ropes and caught Martel coming off with a tilt-a-whirl slam. Kid and Zbysko were recovering on the floor. Orton went for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2...2-1/2... Martel kicked out. Kid and Zbysko started duking it out on the floor. Orton picked up Martel and dropped him on the top buckle. Orton mounted the middle buckle and went to superplex Martel but Martel grabbed the top rope and blocked the move. Orton tried again with the the same result. Martel then stunned Orton with a series of punches to the ribs and then the head and then stunned the crowd by gourdbusting Orton off the middle buckle. Crowd went nuts. Kid had the upper hand on the floor on Zbysko. Orton on his back near the ropes. Zbysko got the upper hand on the floor by low-blowing Kid. Martel went out on the apron and nailed Orton with his swan dive (slingshot splash over the top rope back into the ring). Martel for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2... Zbysko got into the ring and stomped Martel on the upper back to break up the pin try. Martel rolled off of Orton and Zbysko grabbed Martel and threw Martel over the top rope down to the floor. Ref called for the bell.

 

Zbysko followed Martel out to the floor and started pounding Martel. Orton recovered and joined Zbysko in the assault on the floor. Crowd popped as Kid had now recovered and made his way over to even things up. The four men started brawling at ringside as the program went off the air.

 

WINNER: Kid & Martel - DQ - Zbysko interfered - 14:29)

 

END PROGRAM

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW Mayhem Ep. 17 Rating: 1.2

 

* Ties all-time low.

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM - EP. 18 - OMAHA, NE - RALSTON ARENA - 8-18-15 (Taped)

 

(Show Intro)

 

(Show opened with Buff Bagwell standing in the ring with two of his ladies. He had a mic and was in his ring attire.)

 

(BB: "I'm out here right now because I am pissed! Why am I, the ultimate male, not in the World Title Tournament starting next week?! How was I left out?! I've proven myself here on several occasions! I should be one of the six wrestlers going for the gold! How in the hell did the championship committee determine who got a slot in the tournament?! Did they draw straws of flip a coin?! This is total b.s. of the highest order! And later tonight, when I face Ric Flair in the main event, I'm gonna show the championship committee that they made a big mistake in leaving me out in the cold! There's only one way I can get in the tournament now! And that's if one of the wrestlers in it is in no condition to perform! Flair, I'm gunning for you, buddy! And you'd better be ready!"

 

Bagwell tossed the mic and left the ring with his ladies. Bagwell walked back up the aisle as his ladies trailed behind.)

 

(Announcers Tony Schiavone and Mark Madden weclomed viewers and discussed Bagwell's promo. Came to the conclusion that Bagwell just made a thinly veiled threat that he was gonna try and take Flair out of the tournament during their bout tonight. Then ran down the rest of the program: Tommy Rich makes his first appearance in a WCW ring since the night he got a concussion in a match with Nord almost four months ago; more on the World Title Tournament starting next week; Don Muraco sees action; and more! Then sent it backstage.)

 

(Scott Hudson interviewed Steve O.

 

SH: "Scott Hudson here and my guest at this time is Steve O."

 

O walked into the interview area and was in his ring attire. He didn't look happy.

 

SH: "Steve, the last time we saw you was a month ago and it seemed like the losing was really starting to get to you. You got angry as your interview with Craig Johnson went on. It was a side of you we've never seen before. How are you doing right now?"

 

O: "You're right, Scott. It's been a whole month since I've been on 'Mayhem'. Why haven't I been on, huh?! Why haven't I wrestled on this show in over a month until tonight?! Is it because I haven't won a match yet?! Are they cutting back my wrestling appearances because of that?!"

 

SH: "I really don't know the answer to that."

 

O: "I've worked my ass off to make it in this business! Yeah, I might be winless so far! But, look at how close I've come to beating some of the best pro wrestling has to offer! I'm a good wrestler, dammit! Am I frustrated at not winning?! You bet! But how can I win a match if they're only gonna let me wrestle once in a while?! The more chances, the better my odds of winning and starting along the path to working my way up the ladder to top-tier status! I just need that first win! That's all! And everything will be better for me!"

 

SH: "You're wrestling Larry Zbysko in just a few minutes. He's in the World Title Tournament. What would a victory mean here to you?"

 

O: "Are you stupid, Hudson?! A victory here would mean everything to me! And I can beat Larry Zbysko! Just think of what it would do for my career if I pinned a guy who's gotta chance to become the World Champion next month! A win over a guy like that puts you on the map! Man, I'm tired of always coming up just short! To be great you've gotta win! And hopefully that starts tonight!"

 

SH: "What if you should lose..."

 

O: "I'm not going there! It's all positive thoughts as I head into this match!"

 

O walked out of the interview area as Hudson looked on.)

 

Match 1

'Living Legend' Larry Zbysko vs. Steve O

 

('Hand Jive' by George Thorogood filled the arena and out came O to a good ovation. O was wearing a blue ring jacket with 'Steve O' written in white cursive letters on the back, blue tights and white boots with blue trim. He slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring.

 

'I'm The Man' by Anthrax played and Zbysko came to the ring to loud boos. He was wearing black tights and a black ring jacket with 'LZ' in gold lettering on the back and black boots with 'LZ' in gold lettering on the outside of each boot.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

O and Zbysko came out of their corners and circled one another and O swept Zbysko's leg with his hand and Zbysko went down. Zbysko got up and O repeated the move with the same results. Zbysko got up and charged at O and O swept the leg again and Zbysko went down once more. Zbysko got to his feet and left the ring and dropped to the floor. Ref started counting as Zbysko was walking around on the floor. Zbysko was standing next to the apron and started having words with fans at ringside. O came over, reached over the top rope and pulled Zbysko up to the apron by the hair and caught Zbysko with a punch and then suplexed Zbysko back into the ring. Zbysko got to his feet and O came up from behind and caught Zbysko in the sleeper hold. After a brief struggle, Zbysko charged to the corner, dropped down and O slammed face-first into the top buckle.O stumbled out holding the rope and facing the crowd. Zbysko rolled O up from behind and had a handful of tights. 1...2... O kicked out. O and Zbysko got up and Zbysko caught O with a spin kick to the gut. O doubled over. Zbysko went to hoist O up in the suplex position but O twice blocked the move, punched Zbysko in the ribs three times, escaped from Zbysko's grasp and nailed Zbysko with a rolling neckbreaker. Crowd rose to its feet. O covered Zbysko and hooked the leg. 1...2...thr... Zbysko kicked out. Crowd groaned. O briefly covered his face in frustration and then got up and grabbed Zbysko. O went to hoist Zbysko up for a suplex but Zbysko escaped the hold, dropped down behind O and ran O into the ropes for a roll-up and the pin while holding the tights. 1...2... O reached up and reversed the roll-up and went for the pin. 1...2...2-1/2... Zbysko kicked out. O on his knees and holding the middle rope and looking defeated. O got up and moved towards Zbysko as Zbysko was getting up and Zbysko popped O with a stiff kick to the chest. O crashed to the mat. O got to his feet and Zbysko nailed O with a dropkick from behind. O crashed into the buckles and staggered backwards and crashed on his back in the ring. Zbysko for the cover. 1...2... O kicked out. Zbysko snapped up O in a front facelock but O quickly reversed it into an atomic drop. Zbysko crashed to the mat. O waited for Zbysko to get up. Zbysko made it to his feet and hit Zbysko with the codebreaker. Zbysko crashed back to the mat. Crowd roaring.

 

Madden: "I think he's gonna end his losing streak right here!"

 

O for the cover. 1...2...thr... NO! Zbysko got his foot on the bottom rope. Crowd buzzing. O walked around in the ring and was shaking his hands in frustration. O went over and reached down to grab Zbysko and Zbysko shot up and grabbed O in a front facelock and wrapped his legs around O and had O firmly locked in the Larry Land Dreamer (guillotine choke). O struggled in the hold for several seconds and raised his right hand but didn't tap. A few seconds later, however, O did tap out. Ref called for the bell.

 

Zbysko let go of the hold and got to his feet and had his hand raised in victory. As O recovered in the ring, Zbysko left the ring and went over to the timekeeper's table and took the ring mic.

 

LZ: "Nice try, Steve O! But, as always, you lose!"

 

Zbysko tossed the mic and headed back up the aisle to boos as O was now standing and holding the back of his neck in the ring. O left the ring and dropped to the floor. He was clearly unhappy and stillf eeling the effects of the guillotine. O then walked over to the timekeeper's table and grabbed the empty chair, folded it up and angrily slammed it into the ring post several times and let out a gutteral yell. O then tossed the chair and made his way back to the aisle once again holding the back of his neck. O started to walk up the aisle and fans wanted the hand slap but O instead flipped off a few fans and kept walking back up the aisle.

 

WINNER: Zbysko - Submission - Larry Land Dreamer - 6:14)

 

(Announcers were shocked at O flipping off fans and saying that was totally out of character for him. Said they felt the frustration of not winning a match yet was getting to him. Said Don Muraco sees action next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Video aired for 'Autumn Anarchy' - Friday - Sept. 18 - 9 pm E/P on Tru TV!)

 

Match 2

Don Muraco vs. Mike Jackson

 

(Jackson was already in the ring and announced.

 

Theme from the original 'Hawaii Five-O' played and Muraco came to the ring to strong boos in his purple tights and black boots. Muraco got into the ring and did not play to the crowd.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Jackson got a little offense in on Muraco at the start of the bout, but Muraco then gained control of the match and had Jackson pinned twice andeach time pulled Jackson up at the count of two. Muraco finally put Jackson out his misery when he hit him with his White Trash Compactor (inverted piledriver) finisher and scored the pinfall.

 

WINNER: Muraco -Pinfall - White Trash Compactor - 3:11)

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson interviewed Don Muraco.

 

CJ: "Don Muraco. We just saw you toy with and torture Mike Jackson before beating him. Why not just put him away earlier in the match when you had the chance. I mean, you never know what could happen in a match as it continues."

 

DM: "Let me just say how nice it was to beat up on some white trash again. I haven't had the chance to do that in a while since I've been wrestling Chalupa Man, aka, Tito Santana. And I wasn't worried at all in this match. There's no way that white guy was beating me. The only way he could have beaten me is if I had died in the ring or something. And he might not have been able to do it even then."

 

CJ: "You brought up Tito Santana. You two had a great 2-out-of-3 falls battle here on 'Mayhem' a couple of weeks ago. Has that match taken anything out of you physically heading into the World Title Tournament next week?"

 

DM: "I had some tough matches with Tito. But, as you saw, when we were in a match where there had to be a definite winner, ol' Muraco came through in the end. Tito gave me a run for the money like I was being chased down a back alley in Tijuana by a gang of bandidos. But, I won. I always win. End of story. I'm feeling great heading into my tournament match next week."

 

CJ: "You're facing Tru TV Champion Rick Martel in that tournament match. He's off to a strong start since arriving in WCW. It looks like a great match-up."

 

DM: "Rick Martel is classy white trash. He has a good look and actually combs his hair. He's the TV Champion. He's undefeated since arriving here and I'm undefeated as well. Something will give. And I'd look for white trash Martel to be one and done in the tournament next week. I'm gonna be the man who puts the '1' in Rick Martel's loss column. And it will be my pleasure to do it."

 

CJ: "Don Muraco, everyone. Let's send it back to Scott Hudson.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson interviewed Ric Flair.

 

Flair was standing with Hudson in the interview area. Flair was in his ring duds.

 

SH: "With me at this time is 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair. Ric, the World Title Tournament starts next week. Tonight, you're facing Buff Bagwell. At the start of tonight's program, Buff made it clear he was not happy about being left out of the tournament. And he also issued what appeared to be a thinly veiled threat that he might try to take you out of the tournament in your match. Apparently, he thinks that would open up a spot for him. What do you think about all this?"

 

RF: "Scott, I heard what Bagwell had to say. I take his threat to try and injury me and knock me out of the tournament very seriously. Buff Bagwell can be a dangerous man when he wants to be."

 

SH: "Why not just back out of the match and save yourself for the tournament?"

 

RF: "I could do that. But I'm not going to. I signed a contract to wrestle Bagwell this week and I will honor it because that's what a real man does. I'm not backing down and I'm not intimidated. I've been in this business long enough to know the tricks of the trade. Remember, you're talking to the dirtiest player in the game here. I can match Bagwell dirty trick for dirty trick. If he wants to play that way then let's dance. Sometimes a wrestling match is more of a fight than a wrestling match. I've been in enough of them in my career. Bagwell needs to know that his plan may backfire on him and he might be the one leaving the ring with an injury."

 

SH: "Good luck tonight, Ric."

 

Ric nodded.

 

SH: "That was Ric Flair. He may be walking into a mine field of a match with Buff Bagwell later tonight. But, as he said, he is the dirtiest player in the game and he can give as well as he gets.

 

"Stay tuned. Because for the first time in almost four months, Tommy Rich makes an appearance before the WCW fans and it's next!")

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers intro'd video of Tommy Rich getting a concussion from a chain shot to the head from Nord The Barbarian and collapsing at ringside almost four months ago. Video aired.)

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson interviewed Tommy Rich.

 

CJ: "Wrestling fans! He has been out of action for nearly four months now with a concussion courtesy of Nord The Barbarian. We still don't know if and when he will be able to return to action. But he is here tonight! Let's here it for Tommy Rich!"

 

'Rocky Top' filled the arena and Rich came out to a strong ovation. He was in street clothes. Rich slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring. Rich got in the ring and acknowledged the fans and then shook hands with Craig Johnson.

 

CJ: "Tommy Rich! They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and that was never better proven than by the reaction of these fans to your return to a World Class ring! How does that make you feel?"

 

TR: "It's awesome, Craig. I've been nervous all day. But those nerves went away when I came out here to the cheers of these wrestling fans. I got chills walking down the aisle. You fans are the best in sports and don't let anyone tell you any different!"

 

Crowd cheered some more with some shouts of 'Tommy! Tommy!".

 

CJ: "Tommy, how are you feeling right now? Are you still feeling the effects of the concussion?"

 

TR: "I'm still getting an occasional headache. But, the good news is the blurred and double vision is gone. My balance is back and I can walk steady. I've never felt better than right now since getting the concussion."

 

CJ: "This is the question we have been dying to know the answer to now for almost four long months. Is Tommy Rich going to be able to come back to wrestling?"

 

TR: "Well, Craig..."

 

Rich was interrupted by the crowd shouting: 'Come back, Tommy!' Rich stepped back and soaked in the response for a moment.

 

CJ: "These fans really wanna see Tommy Rich wrestle again."

 

TR: "I want to wrestle for these fans again."

 

More cheering and sloganeering from the crowd.

 

CJ: "What is your status at this moment?"

 

TR: "I still haven't been cleared to return to wrestling."

 

Crowd started booing.

 

TR: "But, I will have an answer as to whether or not I can continue my career next week!"

 

Boos turned to cheers.

 

CJ: "Let me see if I have this straight. We'll know if your career is going to continue or will end next week?"

 

TR: "I go to my doctor next Monday. He'll give me the news, good or bad. And next Tuesday night on 'Mayhem' I will let everyone know the results."

 

CJ: "Like these fans out here, I think I can speak for everyone when I say that I hope you get the green light to wrestling again!"

 

TR: "I'm hoping for good news too, Craig. And if I can return to the job I love so much, and I said this right after I was injured. I want another match with Nord The Barbarian!"

 

Crowd cheering.

 

CJ: "You just heard it from the man himself! We'll all know the fate of Tommy Rich's career right here on 'Mayhem' next week! We'll see you next week! Tommy Rich, everybody!"

 

Rich walked around and waved to the fans from the ring before leaving the ring and then heading back up the aisle and slapping hands with fans on the way.)

 

(Announcers hyped Rich's big announcement about the fate of his career next week. Said Flair vs. Bagwell was next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers hyped the big World Title Tournament starting next week on 'Mayhem' with the first round match pitting Rick Martel (TVC) against Don Muraco.)

 

Match 3

'Nature Boy' Ric Flair vs. 'American Gigolo' Buff Bagwell

 

(Announcers said they would stay with the match to its conclusion.

 

'Call Me' by Blondie played and Bagwell came to the ring with two ladies to boos. He was in his black sweat suit with the words 'Time Is Money' on the back of the jacket in white lettering. The two ladies were walking behind Bagwell. The ladies got on the apron and opened the ropes for Bagwell to step through. Bagwell decided to forgo his ladies removing his sweat suit and removed it himself and handed each lady one of his clothing items and they left the ring and went to the floor. Bagwell was in his black leg-length tights with gold dollar signs on the back and black wrestling boots.

 

'Also Sprach Zarathustra' played and out came Flair to a strong ovation. Flair was in his red ring robe, red tights and red boots with 'RF' in white on the outside of each boot.

 

Flair got up on the ring apron and opened his robe. As Flair started to step through the ropes, Bagwell charged over and attacked Flair.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Bagwell pounded on Flair a little more and then went to whip Flair into the ropes but Flair reversed and caught Bagwell coming off with a backdrop. Bagwell got up and went at Flair again but Flair dropped Bagwell with a clothesline. An angry Bagwell bailed from the ring to the floor and his ladies came over to him to comfort him as Flair removed his robe and gestured for Bagwell to get back into the ring. Bagwell climbed on the apron as the ref counted and then slowly stepped through the ropes. Flair and Bagwell circled one another and engaged in a collar-and-elbow tie-up and Bagwell threw Flair off. Bagwell flexed his pecs as Flair made his way to his feet. Bagwell went to lock-up with Flair and then suddenly pulled back and struck a biceps pose. The two then went to lock-up again and Flair pulled away and did his strut and yelled 'Whoo!'. The two cautiously circled one another again and engaged in another collar-and-elbow tie-up. Bagwell gained the advantage with a knee to the gut. Bagwell then popped Flair in the head with punches and grabbed Flair by the wrist and pulverized Flair with a short-arm clothesline that flattened Flair. Flair rolled out on the apron and Bagwell went over to grab Flair but the ref intercepted him and ordered Bagwell to stand back. As Bagwell argued with the distracted ref, one of Bagwell's ladies went over and strangled Flair with Bagwell's sweat jacket. Bagwell stopped arguing with the ref just as the strangling party ended. Bagwell went over and grabbed Flair and started pulling Flair up when Flair caught Bagwell with a couple of shoulder blocks to the gut that backed up Bagwell. Flair got in the ring and blistered Bagwell with a series of chest chops and went to whip Bagwell into the corner but Bagwell reversed and sent Flair into the corner. Bagwell moved in and started kicking Flair in the left knee area. He then took Flair's left leg and wrapped it around the middle rope and started pulling on the leg as the ref started counting. Bagwell stopped at the count of 4 but then repeated the move again only to break at the count of 4 once more. Flair hobbled out of the corner.

 

Madden: "It looks like Buff's plan is to damage Flair's left leg so he can't wrestle in the tournament."

 

Bagwell nailed Flair with some punches and then hit Flair with a suplex. Bagwell then went to apply the figure four on Flair but Flair kicked Bagwell off. Bagwell went down. As the two men got up, Buff charged at Flair and went to hit him with his forearm smash to the head but Flair ducked and instead caught Bagwell with and inverted atomic drop that sent Bagwell to the mat. Flair immediately grabbed Bagwell's left leg and applied the figure four. Bagwell fighting not to submit. Bagwell started scooting towards the ropes when one of Bagwell's ladies jumped up on the ring apron. Ref went over and ordered the lady off the apron as the other lady ran over to where Bagwell was, took off her high heel shoe and handed it Bagwell as he had scooted a little closer to the ropes. Bagwell smashed Flair in the head with the shoe and handed it back off as the lady on the apron dropped back to the floor. Flair was down and holding his head and Bagwell was now freed from the hold.

 

Schiavone: "Notice that Bagwell is not trying to win the match. Bagwell wants to injure Flair."

 

Bagwell grabbed Flair and dragged Flair over to the corner. Bagwell dropped to the floor and pulled Flair's legs around the post and repeatedly slammed Flair's left leg are into the post. Flair scooted back in the ring in great pain as Bagwell got back in. Bagwell stomped away on Flair's left knee. Ref stepped in and ordered Buff to stand back. Ref asked Flair if he wanted to quit and Flair shook his head and yelled 'no'. Ref ordered the match to continue. Flair slowly and painfully made it to his feet and Bagwell nailed Flair with a face buster. Flair now face down. Bagwell turned Flair over and grapevined his left leg. Flair in dire pain but refusing to submit. Bagwell cinched up on the hold and Flair felt it. Flair started scooting towards the ropes. Bagwell kept the hold locked in.

 

Madden: "Maybe it would be better if Flair tapped out here just to avoid a serious injury. He's got the World Title to think about."

 

Schiavone: "Flair will never do it. He's too proud and too professional. He'll fight until he can't go on."

 

Flair inched close enough to the ropes to grab the bottom rope and force a break in the hold. Ref ordered Buff back as Flair unsteadily made it to his feet with the aid of the ropes. Flair got up but quickly buckled under the pain in his left knee area. Flair rolled out on the apron and crashed down to the floor. Ref started counting and Bagwell went to leave the ring but the ref stopped him and told him to step back. Flair, with the aid of the apron, started to get to his feet. Bagwell went out on the apron and stomped Flair on the head and Flair went down again. Bagwell dropped to the floor and picked Flair up and nailed Flair with a shin breaker across the top of the ringside barricade. Flair fell back to the floor as Bagwell quickly rolled in and out of the ring to break the ref's 20-count. Bagwell grabbed Flair and hoisted Flair up and started to go for another shin breaker on the barricade but Flair hammered Bagwell with head shots. Bagwell let go of Flair and Flair fell back against the barricade but then moved in blasted Buff with a series of stiff chest chops. Flair then slammed Buff's head into the top of the barrcade twice. Bagwell went down to his knees on the floor as Flair rolled in and out of the ring to break the ref's 20-count. Flair went out on the apron as Buff got to his feet and Flair came off the apron and caught Buff with a punch to the head. Bagwell on stagger street as Flair limped after him. Flair grabbed Bagwell and whipped Bagwell into the post shoulder-first. Bagwell staggered forward and went down. Flair went over and grabbed Bagwell and tossed Bagwell back into the ring. Flair got on the apron and slowly mounted the top buckle as Buff got to his feet. Buff saw Flair and hit the ropes and Flair lost his balance and crotched himself on the top buckle and fell into the ring. Buff stomped away on the downed Flair and left the ring and dragged Flair's legs out so they were hanging over the apron. Buff lifted Flair's left leg and slammed it into the apron three times. Flair was just laying there holding his left knee area. Buff went over and shoved Craig Johnson out of his seat, folded up the chair and went to bash Flair in the left leg with it but the ref had stepped out on the apron and grabbed the chair before Buff could finish the job. Ref tossed the chair as Buff got into the ring and started having words with the ref and had his back turned to Flair. Flair hobbled to his feet. Flair came up behind Buff, spun Buff around and nailed Buff with some punches to his handsome face. Flair then caught Buff with a gutwrench suplex. Both men down.

 

Flair and Buff made it to their feet at roughly the same time and Buff moved in on Flair and Flair stunned Buff with a kick to the gut that doubled Buff over. Flair, basically going on one leg, pulled out a move he hadn't move he hadn't used in a long time. Flair mustered everything he had and blasted Buff with a piledriver. Buff crashed to the mat and was also down and in great pain. Crowd yelling for Flair to cover Buff. Flair crawled over and covered Buff but didn't hook the leg. 1...2... Buff kicked out. Flair got up as Buff got to his knees and Flair caught Buff in a side headlock. Buff countered with a shin breaker and Flair crashed to the mat. Flair started crawling for the ropes. Buff watched as Flair grabbed the bottom rope. Ref ordered Bagwell to step back and Bagwell distracted the ref by arguing with him when one of Bagwell's ladies walked over to Flair, pulled a small bottle of perfume out of her bra and squirted Flair in the face with it. Lady quickly moved away as Flair was now furiously rubbing his eyes and writhing in pain. Bagwell pulled Flair on his stomach to the middle of the ring and grabbed Flair's left leg, lifted it up and slammed his knee into the mat a few times. Bagwell then turned Flair over and locked Flair in the spinning toe hold. Bagwell was cranking up the pain with each spin. Flair refused to submit but was in dire pain.

 

Schiavone: "Maybe it's time for someone to throw in the towel for Flair right now! Bagwell's assault on his left knee can't continue much longer! Something's got to give!"

 

Just then, Flair caught Bagwell mid-spin and rolled Buff up in a small package. 1...2... Buff kicked out. Buff got up as Flair was getting up facing away from Bagwell. Bagwell nailed Flair with a chop block to the back of the knee. Flair crumpled back to the mat. Bagwell stood over Flair for a moment and then reached down and pulled Flair up by the hair. Bagwell grabbed a hold of Flair's left leg so Flair was standing on one leg. Bagwell punched Flair hard in the knee area. He then calculatingly punched Flair in the left knee area again. Bagwell then reared back for a third punch but Flair blocked the punch and nailed Bagwell with a couple of head shots that stunned Bagwell and Flair escaped the hold and blasted Bagwell with a rapid-fire series of chops that staggered Bagwell. Flair then caught Bagwell in a backslide. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the crowd roared.

 

Flair got to his feet with the aid of the ropes and was walking very gingerly on his left leg. Ref raised Flair's hand in victory. Dynamite Kid came to the ring in street clothes and got in the ring and congratulated Flair. An angry Bagwell wanted to go after Flair again but Kid's presence stopped that from happening. One of Bagwell's ladies climbed up on the apron and started yelling at Flair and Flair shut her up by grabbing her and kissing her on the lips to the delight of the crowd as Kid looked on laughing and Bagwell was pissed and powerless to do anything about it. Flair and Kid left the ring and dropped to the floor and Flair let out a loud 'Whoo!' as the fans cheered.

 

WINNER: Flair - Pinfall - Backslide - 17:26)

 

(Announcers quickly hyped Match 1 of the World Title Tournament next week: Martel (TVC) vs. Muraco; and Tommy Rich will tell us whether he will wrestle again or be forced to retire.)

 

END PROGRAM

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM EP. 18 RATING: 1.3

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM - EP. 19 - JOHNSON CITY, TN - FREEDOM HALL - 8-25-15 (Live)

 

(Special video aired for the start of WCW World Title Tournament)

 

(Crowd Shots/Pyro)

 

(Announcers Tony Schiavone and Mark Madden welcomed viewers to a historic night in World Class with the first match in the tournament to decide the first-ever WCW World Champion: Rick Martel (TVC) vs. Don Muraco. PLus: Tommy Rich will announce whether he has to retire or his career can continue; Kamala vs. Bill Irwin; and more! Then sent it to the ring.)

 

Match 1 (Handicap Match)

Nord The Barbarian vs. Reno Riggins & Johnny Rodz

 

(Rodz and Riggins were already in the ring and announced.

 

'Deaf Forever' by Motorhead played and Nord came to the ring holding his big chain high in the air. He was wearing his fur-lined vest, fur-lined boots, and black tights with the word 'Berrzerker' written in white lightning-like letters on the back. He was booed.

 

Nord got in the ring and stomped around the ring a little and then laid his chain over the top corner ring bolt and removed his vest.

 

Rodz and Riggins had to tag in and out during the match.

 

Rodz and Riggins gave Nord a bit of a battle but Nord eventually took control of the match. Nord would finish off Riggins with his flying leg drop finisher to score the pinfall. Ref called for the bell. After the match, Nord went over and beat on Rodz and then pulled Rodz into the ring and nailed Rodz with a front powerslam. Nord then flying legdropped him for good measure, covered Rodz and ordered the ref to count a second pinfall.

 

Nord got up and had his hand raised by the ref in victory.

 

WINNER: Nord - Pinfall - Flying Leg Drop - 4:22)

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson interviewed Nord.

 

CJ: "Nord The Barbarian, an impressive win in the handicap match. You never know how matches like these are gonna turn out..."

 

Nord: "I knew how it was gonna turn out all along! Oooof! Oooof! Oooof!"

 

Riggins had left the ring and Rodz was struggling to make it to his feet.

 

Nord: "Hey! If you'll excuse me."

 

Nord went over and grabbed Rodz and threw him over the top rope and down to the floor.

 

Nord: "Rodz hangin' around like that! That was really rude! Some people just don't know when to leave!"

 

Johnson just looked at Rodz for a moment.

 

CJ (sighs): "OK. Now, later tonight, Tommy Rich will be here and will announce whether he will be forced to retire or he can continue his wrestling career..."

 

Nord: "Let's cut the crap, man! Tommy Rich is gonna tell all these fans out here that his career is over and that it was ended by me! Maybe you ought to hand out crying towels to these people when they get the sad news! And everyone just needs to remember this! I'm the man who ended Tommy Rich's career! Oooof! Oooof! Oooof!"

 

CJ: "Wait a minute now. We won't know anything until Tommy tells us."

 

Nord: "It's been four months now! Who really thinks he's coming back?! Not gonna happen!"

 

CJ: "We'll see."

 

Nord: "He's done, Johnson! What we're gonna see is Tommy Rich with his head down in defeat and all these fans will be sad! Boo hoo hoo!"

 

CJ: "Tommy Rich's announcement will be coming up later tonight. Let's send it back to Scott Hudson who is standing by with one of the participants in the World Title Tournament match tonight.")

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson interviewed Rick Martel and manager Jimmy Hart.

 

Martel was in his ring attire and had the TV title around his waist and Hart was in one of his colorful suits, sunglasses and holding his megaphone.

 

SH: "Thank you very much, Craig. With me right now are Tru TV Champion Rick Martel and his manager the 'Mouth of the South' Jimmy Hart. Gentlemen, tonight history begins as we start down the road to crowning the first World Class World Heavyweight Champion in history. Rick, you've got a tough draw in the first round in one Don Muraco. Both of you are undefeated so far here in WCW. But something has to give tonight."

 

RM: "Don Muraco is tough. I don't think too highly of him personally with all the controversial things he says about people because of their ethnicity; but you can't sell him short as a wrestler. Muraco has backed up his big mouth with wins. He wins the big matches. But I also know how to win the big matches. It's all gonna come down to who can catch that one 3-second break when we square off. No matter what, the undefeated ride will be over for one of us when all is said and done."

 

SH: "Jimmy Hart, you have been a manager of many champions and you're now the manager of TV Champion Rick Martel. But you have never managed a World Champion. What have you and Rick been doing to plan for this tournament?"

 

JH: "The key is to take it one match at a time, baby! We're not looking past Don Muraco! Rick's been focused on no one else! He's trained, sparred and watched lots of video of Muraco! It's been nothing but Muraco, Muraco, Muraco since we found out who Rick's first opponent was gonna be!

 

"The World Title is the one belt I've never managed a wrestler to! I have the utmost confidence that Rick Martel will be the man by the time this tournament is over!"

 

SH: "That's Rick Martel and his manager Jimmy Hart. They seem quite prepared for the match-up with Don Muraco tonight.")

 

(Announcers hyped Muraco vs. Martel in the first-round WT Tourney match. Hyped still to come: Tommy Rich will make the announcement about whether his career is over or whether it will continue. Said Kamala vs. Bill Irwin was next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Ad aired for 'Autumn Anarchy' - Friday - Sept. 18 - Tru TV - 9 pm E/P from the historic Denver Coliseum in Denver, CO!)

 

Match 2

Kamala (w/ Mgr. Adnan El-Kaissey & Handler Kimchee) vs. 'Long Rider' Bill Irwin

 

('Nevada Fighter' by Mike Nesmith played and Bill Irwin came out to a fair ovation. Irwin was in his jeans and cowboy-style wrestling boots, brown cowboy hat and tan trench coat with brown trim. Irwin slapped hands with some fans on the way to the ring.

 

'Cry of the Vatos' played as Kamala, El-Kaissey and Kimchee made their way to the ring to boos. Kamala was in his loin cloth print, had symbols painted on his body and face and was wearing his African tribal mask. Kimnchee was in his safari gear, pith helmet and wearing a white mask with brown trim. He was also carrying a riding crop. Kaissey was in an expensive suit and the typical Arab male headwear.

 

El-Kaissey took the house mic from Craig Johnson.

 

AK: "All of you infidels need to listen up! The revolution is shaping up and will be televised! A major shake-up is coming to WCW! Praise be to Allah!"

 

Kimchee removed Kamala's African tribal mask and El-Kaissey had a few words for Kamala before leaving the ring along with Kimchee.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Kamala slapped his belly and came out of his corner and Kamala caught Irwin with a chop to the top of the head that sent Irwin stumbling back into the buckles. Kamala went to hit Irwin with another chop to the head but Irwin moved and Kamala hit the the top buckle. Kamala turned around and Irwin peppered Kamala with head shots that sent Kamala into a crazy orbit. Kamala started stomping around the ring. Irwin kicked Kamala in the butt and Kamala spun around and Irwin hit Kamala with head and body shots. Irwin whipped Kamala into the ropes and caught Kamala coming off with a clothesline that staggered Kamala. Irwin moved in and blasted Kamala with an inverted headlock backbreaker and went for the cover. 1...2... Kamala kicked out. Irwin snatched up Kamala and went to whip Kamala into the buckles but Kamala reversed and sent Irwin into the buckles and followed Irwin in with a splash. Irwin went limp in the corner. Kamala started walking around the ring holding the back of his neck. Kimchee wildly gestured for Kamala to continue the attack against Irwin. Kamala charged at Irwin for another splash but Irwin moved and Kamala slammed front-first into the buckles. Kamala staggered backwards out of the corner and crashed to his back on the mat. Irwin went over and covered Kamala. 1...2... Kamala kicked out again. Irwin got up and Kamala followed suit and drove Irwin back-first into the buckles. Kamala blasted Irwin with a series of chops to the head. Kamala pulled Irwin out of the corner, whipped Irwin into the ropes and caught Irwin coming off with a savate kick that dropped Irwin. Kimchee gestured for Kamala to pin him. Kamala for the cover. 1...2...2-3/4... Irwin kicked out. Kamala started choking the downed Irwin and the ref counted. Kimchee ordered Kamala to stop choking Irwin and Kamala broke at the ref's count of 4. Kamala pulled Irwin up and whipped Irwin into the ropes and blasted Irwin coming off with a two-handed throat thrust. Irwin back down and he rolled over next to the ropes holding his throat. Kamala came over, grabbed the top rope and started stomping on Irwin with his bare feet. Irwin got to a knee next to the ropes and Kamala kicked Irwin in the chest. Kamala pulled Irwin up and started biting Irwin's forehead. Ref started counting and Kimchee got Kamala to stop feasting at the count of 4. Irwin fell over against the ropes grabbing his forehead. Kamala then went to whip Irwin into the ropes but Irwin reversed and caught Kamala coming off with his bicycle kick finisher out of nowhere. Kamala crashed to the mat and Irwin dropped to his knees and then covered Kamala and hooked the leg. 1...2...thr... Kamala kicked out. Irwin slowly snapped up Kamala and nailed him with some punches and then whipped Kamala into the ropes and looked to catch Kamala coming off with a clothesline but Kamala ducked the move and came back and steamrolled Irwin. Irwin helplessly crashed to the mat. Kamala hit the ropes and came off and nailed Irwin with his diving splash finisher. Kamala for the pin. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

Kamala wouldn't get off of Irwin and started choking him. Kaissey and Kimchee got in the ring and Kimchee waved his riding crop in Kamala's face and Kamala stopped choking Irwin. Kimchee gestured for Kamala to get up and Kamala did so. Ref raised Kamala's hand in victory. The winning trio then left the ring to boos.

 

WINNER: Kamala - Pinfall - Diving Splash - 5:43)

 

(Announcers discussed Kamala beating Irwin. Still wondered about the 'revolution' Kaissey was talking about. Then sent it backstage.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson interviewed Don Muraco.

 

Muraco was in the interview area and in his ring attire.

 

SH: "With me right now is the man who will battling Rick Marte tonight in the first-round match of the WCW World Title Tournament, Don Muraco. Don, you're facing some seriously tough competition in Tru TV Champion Rick Martel. Are you concerned at all about this match?"

 

DM: "Let me tell you something. Don Muraco sweats nothing. I know that Rick Martel is a fine wrestler. He's one of the best wrestlers that white trash has to offer. And now, the gold is on the line. I heard Martel and Hart out here earlier and how they've done all this preperation for this match. I've prepared, too. Just like they've studied me, I've studied white trash Martel. I know what he can do and he knows what I can do. But there's a defect in all white trash no matter what walk of life they come from."

 

SH: "What's that?"

 

DM: "They're white trash. That's their defect. They all seem to have this good guy gene in them. They lack the killer instinct that an Asian Pacific-Islander like me has. Rick Martel is the poster child for being a nice white guy. And that's what will cost him tonight."

 

SH: "Controversial as always, that's Don Muraco. Tony and Mark.)

 

(Announcers discussed the Muraco interview. Hyped still to come: WT Tourney Rd. 1 Match: Martel (TVC) vs. Muraco. Said Tommy Rich was here to tell us whether his career will continue or he's done next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson.

 

CJ: "It is now time for the big announcement! Would you please welcome my guest at this time...'Wildfire' Tommy Rich!"

 

'Rocky Top' filled the arena and Rich came to the ring to a strong ovation. He was in a blue blazer, white dress shirt, blue jeans and black shoes. Rich slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring. Once in the ring, Rich acknowledged the crowd.

 

CJ: "Tommy, we have all anxiously been waiting for this moment for a week now! Are you going to be forced to retire from wrestling because of the concussion you suffered at the hands of Nord The Barbarian four months ago? Or will your career continue?"

 

TR: "Craig, as I told the people last week, I was going in for a meeting with my doctor yesterday."

 

Rich reached for his inside jacket pocket and pulled out a piece of paper.

 

TR: "The results are on this page. Let me read you a part of my doctor's statement.

 

"After a thorough examination of Thomas Rich, I have determined that he has made a strong recovery. Therefore, I am clearing Mr. Rich to begin training to resume his wrestling career immediately."

 

Crowd popped.

 

CJ: "That is the news we have all been hoping to here! Tommy, welcome back to wrestling!"

 

TR: "It's a great feeling to know that I'm gonna be able to resume my career in the sport I love."

 

CJ: "When exactly can you start having matches again?"

 

TR: "My doctor told me that I just have to do some training first to get back into ring shape and that I can start wrestling again in the next two to three weeks."

 

CJ: "The news just gets even better... Oh no."

 

Crowd booed as Nord, still in his ring attire and carrying his chain 'Valhalla', came stomping to the ring. Nord got into the ring.

 

Nord: "Tommy Rich! I don't believe you! I know I ended your career four months ago! You can't come back! I finished you with Valhalla here!" (Shakes chain)

 

TR: "It's right here in my doctor's notice. I'm cleared to come back, Nord."

 

Nord: "Let me see the note!"

 

Rich handed the note to Nord and Nord scanned over it.

 

Nord: "This letter's a forgery! You cannot wrestle ever again because of me!"

 

TR: "Sorry. No forgery here. I am coming back! And I've said repeatedly that when I come back, I want my first match to be with you, Nord!"

 

Nord: "You want another match with me?! Are you serious?!"

 

TR: "Serious as serious can be, Nord! And I can think of no better place to have my return match against you than at 'Autumn Anarchy' on September 18th!"

 

Nord: "I'll tell you what, Rich! You want a match with me at 'Autumn Anarchy'! I accept, boy! And this time I WILL put your career on ice!"

 

Nord stormed out of the ring and headed back up the aisle as the crowd cheered.

 

CJ: "Any final thoughts, Tommy?"

 

TR: "This is what I've waited four months for, Craig! The one match I've wanted is with Nord and it's gonna happen at 'Autumn Anarchy'!"

 

CJ: "Tommy Rich is back, everyone! Let's hear it!"

 

'Rocky Top' played and Rich saluted the fans from the ring.)

 

(Announcers discussed the good news of Rich returning at 'Autumn Anarchy' to face the man who almost ended his career, Nord The Barbarian. Said the first-round WT Tourney match: Muraco vs. Martel (TVC) was next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers hyped for next week: Rd. 1 WT Tourney Match: Dynamite Kid vs. Bob Orton; an interview with Ric Flair; and more! Then sent it to the ring.)

 

Match 3 (WCW World Title Tournament Match: Round 1)

Rick Martel (TVC) w/ Mgr. Jimmy Hart vs. Don Muraco

 

(Music-only version of 'Synchronicity 2' by The Police filled the arena and out came Martel and Hart to a good ovation. Martel slapped hands with fans on the ring way to the ring. Martel was wearing blue tights with the fleur de lis on each side of the tights, blue boots with white trim and a blue ring jacket with a white fleur de lis on the back with 'Rick Martel' written underneath the logo. He had the title around his waist. Hart was wearing a white suit with orange lapels with a large orange 'T' on the back of the jacket and orange stripes on the outside of each pant leg, orange and white tennis shoes and sungalsses and was sporting his megaphone. Hart was cheered by the fans because he was wearing the logo and colors of the University of Tennessee sports teams. Martel and Hart both saluted the fans when they got in the ring.

 

Theme from the original 'Hawaii Five-O' played and out came Muraco to strong boos. He was wearing his purple tights and black boots. Muraco ignored the fans on the way down the aisle and once he stepped into the ring.

 

Hart took the belt and ring jacket from Martel, had a few words with Martel and then left the ring and went to the floor.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Muraco and Martel came out of their corners and circled one another. The two looked like they were about to lock up in a collar-and-elbow tie-up when Muraco stunned Martel with a gut punch. Muraco then popped Martel with a couple of uppercuts and then rammed Martel's head repeatedly in rapid-fire fashion into the top buckle. Muraco spun Martel around and nailed Martel with a series of shoulder blocks. Muraco then popped Martel with a series of elbow strikes to the side of the head. Muraco whipped Martel into the opposite buckles and charged in and popped Martel with a clothesline. Martel stumbled out of the corner and crashed to the mat. Muraco rolled Martel over and went for the cover while hooking the leg. 1...2... Martel kicked out. Muraco snatched up Martel on his shoulder and nailed Martel with the snake eyes. Martel went down again and Muraco covered Martel with his foot on the bottom rope. 1...2... Martel got a shoulder up and Muraco took his foot off the bottom rope. Hart moved around on the floor as Muraco went for the cover again with his foot placed on the bottom rope. 1... Hart spoke through his megaphone and called the ref's attention to Muraco's foot. Ref saw it and ordered a break. Muraco grabbed Martel and whipped Martel into the buckles. Muraco charged in but Martel kicked his feet up and Muraco slammed face-first into them. Muraco staggered backwards and Martel came out of the corner and reached down and took Muraco's legs out from under him. Martel then started turning Muraco over into the Boston Crab. Muraco put up a brief struggle before Martel succeeded in turning Muraco over. Hart started getting the crowd fired up for Rick. Muraco in pain and fighting to not submit. Martel had the hold locked in firmly. Muraco inched towards the ropes. Muraco kept fighting through the pain and was finally able to get close enough to the ropes to get his hand on the bottom rope to force a break in the hold. Martel grabbed Muraco and started pulling him up but Muraco nailed Martel with a series of gut shots. Muraco got up and went to whip Martel into the ropes but Martel reversed and caught Muraco coming off with a high dropkick. Muraco crashed to the mat. Martel went over and stomped on Muraco and then bodyslammed Muraco and Martel then went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as Muraco got to his feet. Muraco got up and Martel caught Muraco with a flying bodypress for the pin. 1...2... Muraco kicked out. Both men started getting up and Martel caught Muraco with some head shots, whipped Muraco into the ropes and caught Muraco coming off with a kick to the gut and then blasted Muraco with a double underhook suplex. Muraco rolled over and grabbed the bottom rope. Ref ordered Martel to step back.

 

Muraco got up by the ropes. Martel came over and Muraco bailed to the apron. Ref ordered Martel to stand back and started the 20-count. Muraco feigned getting back in the ring and then stayed on the apron. Martel came over and grabbed Muraco. The ref got between the two men and in the ensuing scuffle Muraco caught Martel with a punch to the head. Martel stunned by the punch. Ref now looking on as Muraco neck snapped Martel on the the top rope. Martel crashed to the mat. Muraco quickly climbed back in the ring and rolled up Martel while holding the tights. 1...2... Martel kicked out. Both men up and Muraco grabbed Martel and went to suplex him but Martel twice blocked the move and suplexed Muraco. Hart cheering on Martel from ringside. The two men got up and Muraco went to punch Martel but Martel blocked the punch and fired away on Muraco with punches, whipped Muraco into the ropes and caught Muraco coming off with a spinning spinebuster. Martel for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2...2-1/2... Muraco kicked out. Martel grabbed Muraco and whipped Muraco into the ropes and caught Muraco coming off with a back drop. Muraco got up facing away from Martel and Martel grabbed Muraco from behind, ran Muraco into he ropes and rolled Muraco up for the pin. 1...2... Muraco kicked out. Hart encouraging Martel from ringside. Muraco got up and walked into Martel's arms and Martel hoisted Muraco up and airplane spinned Muraco and then dropped the dizzy Muraco with a dropkick in the corner. Muraco down in the corner next to the buckles. Muraco got to a knee and Martel bent over to pull him up and Muraco stunned Martel with a thumb to the throat. Martel staggering around holding his throat. Muraco moved in and caught Martel with a kick to the gut and then blasted Martel with a DDT. Muraco for the cover. 1...2...2-3/4... Martel got a shoulder up. Muraco caught Martel with a couple of head shots, pulled Martel up and grabbed Martel in a side headlock and Martel countered with a belly-to-back suplex. Both men to their feet with Martel facing away from Muraco. Muraco jumped Martel from behind and started pounding away on Martel. Muraco then went to whip Martel into the ropes but Martel reversed and caught Muraco coming off with a scoop powerslam. Martel went out on the apron as the cheering crowd rose to its feet. Martel then went for the swan dive (slingshot splash over the top rope into the ring) but Muraco got his knees up and Martel crashed into them. Both men down. Muraco got up first and was leaning against the ropes. Martel got up and turned around and Muraco pulverized Martel with a running clothesline. Martel crashed to the mat. Muraco grabbed Martel and hoisted him up upside down. Muraco then nailed Martel with his White Trash Compactor (inverted piledriver) and covered Martel and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

An exhausted Muraco got to his feet and the ref raised his hand in victory as Hart climbed into the ring to check on Martel. Muraco then climbed out n the apron and looked out at the audience before dropping to the floor and heading back up the aisle.

 

Announcers quickly hyped WT Tourney Round 1 Match: Kid vs. Orton for next week.

 

Show ended with a shot of a disappointed Martel on one knee next to the ropes with Hart hunched over and consoling him.

 

WINNER: Muraco - Pinfall - White Trash Compactor - 11:29)

 

END PROGRAM

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM EP. 19 RATING: 1.3

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM - EP. 20 - JOHNSON CITY, TN - FREEDOM HALL - 9-1-15 (Taped)

(Show Intro)

 

(Crowd Shots/Pyro)

 

(Announcers Tony Schiavone and Mark Madden welcomed viewers and then ran down the program: World Title Tournament Rd. 1 Match: Bob Orton vs. Dynamite Kid; a look back at last week's tournament match between Martel and Muraco and post-match comments from Jimmy Hart; an 'Autumn Anarchy' update; Bill Irwin, Steve O & Tito Santana vs. Buff Bagwell, Nord The Barbarian & a wrestler called The X Factor; and more.)

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson.

 

CJ: "Welcome, everyone, to the epicenter of the wrestling world tonight, Johnson City, Tennessee!"

 

Crowd roared.

 

CJ: "My guest at this time is a man who has had a lot of memorable matches right here in Freedom Hall! He is the 'Nature Boy'...Ric Flair!"

 

Crowd exploded as 'Also Sprach Zarathustra' played and Flair came to the ring. He was in street clothes. Once in the in ring, Flair criss-crossed the ring hitting the ropes before stopping to chat with Craig Johnson.

 

CJ: "My, oh my! Ric Flair! You are certainly fired up tonight!"

 

RF: "Craig Johnson! I am so fired up because we are in the heart of Flair Country, Johnson City, Tennessee! Whoo!"

 

CJ: "Ric, it's obvious that these fans have a lot of love for you and all the great matches you've had here. And we know you're their sentimental pick to win the World Class World Title Tournament. You got a first-round bye in the tournament, but next week you'll be lacing up the boots again and facing Don Muraco. Now, say what you will about his personal opinions and controversial nature, Muraco is on quite a roll right now and last week he defeated stellar competition in Tru TV Champion Rick Martel to advance to the semis to face you. What are you thinking heading into this marquee match-up?"

 

RF: "Don Muraco has talked a lot of trash since he arrived here in WCW. If a man talks a lot of trash but never backs it up, nobody takes him seriously. Muraco is a man that has to be taken very seriously. He has backed up every single word he's said with wins. When that man has to, he can go in the ring. I have to begrudgingly respect him for what he's accomplished in spite of some of the things he's said and done. He's undefeated. Several wrestlers have wanted to kick his ass when they step into the ring with him. And that's one of Muraco's opponents big problems. He's a master of ring psychology. Muraco gets his competition so riled up by the things he says, that they're already behind the 8-ball once they step into the ring with him. They make costly mistakes and Muraco takes advantage of them. That's why he's so damn good in the squared circle."

 

CJ: "What do you have to do next week to avoid the pitfalls that other wrestlers have fallen into against him?"

 

RF: "It's very simple, Craig. I'm not gonna let this guy push my buttons before the match. There's too much at stake here to want to just get in the ring and try and knock Muraco's head off. He is..."

 

CJ: "He's right here."

 

Loud boos as Muraco made his way to the ring in street clothes. He had a mic. Muraco climbed into the ring.

 

CJ: "Don Muraco! This is not your time..."

 

DM: "Can the chatter, Johnson. This is too good to be true. Here I am, standing in the ring with the king of the white trash in WCW, Ric Flair. Whoo!

 

"Gotta say that I was quite flattered by the portrait you painted of me for these fans, Ricker. Even I didn't know I was a master ring psychologist. And I didn't even have to go to four years of college to earn that title. I don't even know what a ring psychologist is."

 

RF: "You know exactly what you're doing, Muraco. And you'e real good at it. You know the buttons to push on your opponents to get them to slip up."

 

DM: "Do I, Ric? I mean, what are your buttons that I need to push, hmm?"

 

Flair just looked at Muraco.

 

DM: "I bet I can figure them out. Let's see..."

 

RF: "You're not getting to me. I can tell you that right now."

 

DM: "Oh, it's obvious the white trash shtick won't work on you. You're too cagey for that. What is it? What will make Ric Flair lose his cool?"

 

Flair kept looking on.

 

DM: "I think I've got it. Remember how badly Eric Bischoff treated you in World Championship Wrestling? Remember all those times he went out of his way to run you down and make you look foolish in front of your fans? He really did a number on you, didn't he? Maybe Eric Bischoff should come to work for World Class. That would be fun to see. 'Ric Flair and Eric Bischoff: The Sequel'. How far can Bischoff grind down Flair this time?"

 

RF: "Nice try, Don. It won't work. I put that behind me a long time ago and have moved on."

 

DM: "That doesn't bother you, huh?"

 

Muraco paced back and forth in the ring.

 

DM: "I've got it! Your family!"

 

Flair suddenly perked up.

 

RF: "What about my family?"

 

DM: "You've been married. You have kids. Do they know how you act when out on the road?"

 

RF: "Don't go the family route."

 

DM: "Why not, Ric? Do your kids not know that after the show dear old dad is a heavy drinker and serial fornicator? Your kids must be so proud. Not only are they the obnoxious Ric Flair's kids! They have to hear stories about how drunk pops got at the bar last night and how he hit on a bunch of a sleazy arena rats just so he could score with one...or is it two or three?! Four, maybe?! If they ever did a documentary and called it 'Ric Flair: Devoted Family Man', the thing would have the opening credits and the next scene would say: 'The End'!"

 

RF: "That's enough, dammit!"

 

DM: "No way. I'm just gettin' revved up, Ric."

 

Flair was turning red.

 

DM: "How do your children feel about all the money you earn being blown on women and at the bars ordering drink after drink after drink so you can get loaded instead of you doing the right thing and spending it on them?!"

 

Flair slapped the mic out of Muraco's hand. Flair was now red-faced and his eyes were bulging out. Flair ripped off his shirt.

 

RF: "Muraco! You've crossed a line that should never be crossed in this sport! And next week, pal, you've just written a check that your ass will never be able to cash!"

 

Flair glared at Muraco as Muraco calmly picked up his mic.

 

DM: "My, my, my. Looks like you're all wound up there, 'Naitch'. See you next Tuesday."

 

Muraco turned and calmly left the ring as an enraged Flair looked on. Muraco was smirking as he made his way back up the aisle. Muraco never turned and looked back at Flair on his journey.

 

CJ: "Let's send it to Tony and Mark.")

 

(Announcers discussed how Muraco was able to rile up Flair by personally attacking his family.

 

Madden: "Say what you will. Don Muraco is indeed the master of getting under his opponent's skin. You have to wonder if Muraco's mind game with Flair will affect his performance in his match with Muraco in the semi-finals of the World Title Tournament next week."

 

They then sent it backstage.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson interviewed the Dynamite Kid.

 

Kid was in the interview area with Hudson and in his ring attire.

 

SH: "I'm here with the Dyanmite Kid. Dynamite, tonight you're facing 'Cowboy' Bob Orton in your quarter-final match in the World Title Tournament. A few weeks back, thanks to Larry Zbysko coming down to ringside and distracting you, Orton was able to steal a victory and earn a TV Title shot against Rick Martel. This time, the stakes are much higher."

 

DK: "The stakes are as high as they can get in our sport, Scott. This if for a chance to move one step closer to winning the World Title. Me and Orton know each other like the back of our hands. But the thing that's always in the back of your mind is: will Larry Zbysko show up during the match? Those two seemed joined at the hip. Where one of them is, the other is, also. I'll admit that I'm still a little steamed at what happened the last time we met. I've got to put that behind me and just concentrate on the match at hand. I'm locked in on Orton. I can only go out there and wrestle at the level I'm capable of and work hard to beat Bob Orton and advance to the semi-finals next week against his running mate Larry Zbysko, which is what I intend to do."

 

SH: "That was the Dynamite Kid. He faces Bob Orton later tonight in the final first-round match of the World Title Tournament.")

 

(Commercials)

 

(Ad aired for 'Autumn Anarchy' - Friday - Sept. 18 - Tru TV - 9 pm E/P from the historic Denver Coliseum in Denver, CO.)

 

Match 1

'Long Rider' Bill Irwin, Steve O & Tito Santana vs. Nord The Barbarian, 'American Gigolo' Buff Bagwell & The X Factor

 

(All six men were already in the ring and announced.

 

Announcers said they had no idea who the wrestler X Factor was. Factor was wearing a black, red and white tie-dyed full body tight, black gloves, black boots with red trim and a black mask with a red 'X' above the eyes.

 

During the match, announcers discussed Steve O being very frustrated and acting out of character in his last two appearances on 'Mayhem' because of his inability to win a match when he's come close on so many occasions. Also discussed Tommy Rich returning after a four-month absence due to a concussion and he will be facing Nord at 'Autumn Anarchy'.

 

Short, fast-paced bout with good action and some near falls.

 

At the end of the match, X Factor was in the ring with Irwin. X Factor was in control. Factor worked over Irwin and then whipped Irwin into the ropes and bent down looking to catch Irwin coming off with a backdrop but Irwin leapfrogged Factor and dived over and tagged in O to the delight of the crowd. O fired away on X Factor with a series of punches and then stunned Factor with a rolling neckbreaker. Factor hurting. O waited for Factor to get up. Factor got to his feet and O blasted factor with the codebreaker. O went for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2... Bagwell came in and stomped O in the head to break up the pin try. Santana hit the ring and and started hammering Bagwell with punches. This brought Nord in and Irwin intercepted him and a melee' broke out between those four that spilled to the floor. In the ring, O and Factor made it to their feet. Factor swung wildly at O and missed and O caught Factor with a Russian legsweep. O went for the cover. 1...2... Bagwell had broken away from the brawl on the floor and reached through the ropes, grabbed the ref by the ankles and pulled him down to the floor. O pounding the mat. Irwin started fighting with Bagwell. Ref quickly climbed back into the ring and counted. 1...2...thr... Factor kicked out. Crowd in disbelief. O frustrated and got to his feet and went over and got in the ref's face and started yelling at the ref and O slapped his hands three times gesturing that he should have had the pin. Fight continued on the floor. Factor recovered as O was facing away from him. O turned from his argument with the ref and walked right into a head shot from Factor. Factor then nailed O with the reverse STO (mic check). Factor covered O and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell. Fighting broke up on the floor.

 

Factor got up and had his hand raised in victory and quickly left the ring and joined his jubilant teammates at ringside. After a brief celebration, the three headed back up the aisle. Santana helped O to his feet. O then started having words with his teammates that were picked up on the mic.

 

O: "Where the hell were either one of you to break up the pin?!"

 

TS: "We were fighting with Nord and Buff out on the floor! There's no way we could have known what was going on in the ring!"

 

O got in Tito's face and Irwin stepped in between the two. O was steamed.

 

BI: "Come on, Steve."

 

O: "You know what?! To hell with you two! Some tag partners you turned out to be!"

 

O stormed out of the ring and angrily stormed back up the aisle and didn't slap hands with fans as Irwin and Santana had a conversation in the ring and looked at the angry O walking off.

 

WINNER: Nord, Buff & X Factor - Pinfall - Factor pinned O with the Reverse STO - 7:02)

 

(Announcers discussed the mysterious X Factor scoring the pin for his team over Steve O and O once again losing it.)

 

(Announcers then intro'd video from the end of last week's quarter-final match between Don Muraco and Tru TV Champ Rick Martel and said that post-match comments from Martel's manager Jimmy Hart would follow.

 

VIDEO:

 

Muraco moved in and caught Martel with a kick to the gut and then blasted Martel with a DDT. Muraco for the cover. 1...2...2-3/4... Martel got a shoulder up. Muraco caught Martel with a couple of head shots, pulled Martel up and grabbed Martel in a side headlock and Martel countered with a belly-to-back suplex. Both men to their feet with Martel facing away from Muraco. Muraco jumped Martel from behind and started pounding away on Martel. Muraco then went to whip Martel into the ropes but Martel reversed and caught Muraco coming off with a scoop powerslam. Martel went out on the apron as the cheering crowd rose to its feet. Martel then went for the swan dive (slingshot splash over the top rope into the ring) but Muraco got his knees up and Martel crashed into them. Both men down. Muraco got up first and was leaning against the ropes. Martel got up and turned around and Muraco pulverized Martel with a running clothesline. Martel crashed to the mat. Muraco grabbed Martel and hoisted him up upside down. Muraco then nailed Martel with his White Trash Compactor (inverted piledriver) and covered Martel and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

Video then flipped to Scott Hudson standing with a somber Jimmy Hart outside the locker room. Hart was not wearing his sunglasses and did not have his trademark megaphone.

 

SH: "Jimmy, it was a tough loss tonight for your man, Rick Martel. How's he doing right now?"

 

JH (subdued): "Well, Scott, he's down right now. He had a great training period getting ready for this match. We felt really good about our chances tonight. But, like in any sport, even with great preparation, things just don't work out the way you hoped sometimes."

 

SH: "Rick wrestled a solid match."

 

JH: "He did. I thought he wrestled a great match. But, you've got to give credit where it's due even when you don't want to. Don Muraco wrestled a great match and in the end he prevailed."

 

SH: "Where do you two go from here?"

 

JH: "Rick's still the Tru TV Champion. He'll be defending the title against all comers. Right now, retaining the TV Title is what we have to focus on."

 

SH: "You've got to feel good knowing that Rick is the type of wrestler who will one day be competing for the World Title."

 

JH: "Even though he doesn't feel that way at the moment, as his manager I know he will bounce back and the people will see Rick battling to become the World Champion. You can't keep a talent like him down for too long because he is that good. Tonight just wasn't our night."

 

SH: "I know this was a tough interview, Jimmy. Thanks for doing it."

 

Hart nodded.)

 

(Announcers discussed the Hart interview from last week. Hyped still to come: WT Tourney Rd. 1 Match: Bob Orton vs. Dynamite Kid. Said an 'Autumn Anarchy' match update was next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers discussed the upcoming WCW Special Event on Tru TV: 'Autumn Anarchy' - Friday - Sept. 18 - 9 pm E/P.

 

They said it will be the first two-hour program in company history.

 

Announcers then ran down the card so far:

 

WCW World Title Tournament Final: TBD vs. TBD

 

Announcers then intro'd edited video from last week of Tommy Rich announcing his return to wrestling:

 

VIDEO:

 

In-ring: Craig Johnson.

 

CJ: "It is now time for the big announcement! Would you please welcome my guest at this time...'Wildfire' Tommy Rich!"

 

CJ: "Tommy, we have all anxiously been waiting for this moment for a week now! Are you going to be forced to retire from wrestling because of the concussion you suffered at the hands of Nord The Barbarian four months ago? Or will your career continue?"

 

Rich reached inside jacket pocket and pulled out a piece of paper.

 

TR: "The results are on this page. Let me read you a part of my doctor's statement.

 

"After a thorough examination of Thomas Rich, I have determined that he has made a strong recovery. Therefore, I am clearing Mr. Rich to begin training to resume his wrestling career immediately."

 

Crowd popped.

 

CJ: "That is the news we have all been hoping to here! Tommy, welcome back to wrestling!"

 

TR: "It's a great feeling to know that I'm gonna be able to resume my career in the sport I love."

 

CJ: "When exactly can you start having matches again?"

 

TR: "My doctor told me that I just have to do some training first to get back into ring shape and that I can start wrestling again in the next two to three weeks."

 

CJ: "The news just gets even better... Oh no."

 

Crowd booed as Nord, still in his ring attire and carrying his chain 'Valhalla', came stomping to the ring. Nord got into the ring.

 

Nord: "Let me see the note!"

 

Rich handed the note to Nord and Nord scanned over it.

 

Nord: "This letter's a forgery! You cannot wrestle ever again because of me!"

 

TR: "Sorry. No forgery here. I am coming back! And I've said repeatedly that when I came back, I want my first match to be with you, Nord!"

 

Nord: "You want another match with me?! Are you serious?!"

 

TR: "Serious as serious can be, Nord! And I can think of no better place to have my return match against you than at 'Autumn Anarchy' on September 18th!"

 

Nord: "I'll tell you what, Rich! You want a match with me at 'Autumn Anarchy'! I accept, boy! And this time I WILL put your career on ice!"

 

Nord stormed out of the ring and headed back up the aisle as the crowd cheered.

 

CJ: "Tommy Rich is back, everyone! Let's hear it!"

 

Comeback Match: 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich vs. Nord The Barbarian

 

Announcers then said they were going to have a Special Feature on the program. They said that a match from Southern States Wrestling, which airs on TV Land on Saturdays at 11 pm E/P, will take place on the show.

 

They then intro'd video of the end of the match of current Southern States Heritage Champion Terry Gordy winning the title from Brad Armstrong:

 

Video aired and a graphic appeared in the upper left-hand corner of the screen that said: 'From Brawl-Star Wrestling - April 11, 2015 - TV Land - Bill Harris Arena - Birmingham, AL - Southern States Heritage Title Match:

 

Armstrong was on the offensive. Armstrong popped Gordy with punches and whipped Gordy into the ropes and caught Gordy coming off with a dropkick. Gordy spun around and crashed to the mat. Armstrong went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as Gordy got to his feet. Gordy moved in the direction of Armstrong and Amstrong came off and caught Gordy with a top rope sunset flip. Armstrong for the pin. 1...2...thr... Gordy kicked out and the crowd groaned. Armstrong grabbed Gordy and went to whip Gordy into the ropes but Gordy reversed and caught Armstrong coming off with a flying shoulder tackle that dropped Armstrong. Both men made their way to their feet and Gordy went to kick Armstrong but Armstrong caught Gordy's leg and blasted Gordy with a leg-feed enzuigiri. Gordy crashed to the mat. Armstrong then went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle again as Gordy got to his feet. Gordy got up and Armstrong went for his missle dropkick finisher but Gordy fell out of the the way and Armstrong crashed to the mat. Both men down as the ref started counting. Both men slowly made it to their feet and Armstrong moved in on Gordy but Gordy stunned Armstrong with a scoop powerslam out of nowhere. Gordy then hoisted Armstrong up and blasted Armstrong with his powerbomb finisher. Gordy covered Armstrong and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

Ref went over and took the bell from ring announcer Bob Miller.

 

Gordy on his feet and the ref handed Gordy the belt and raised his hand in victory.

 

Miller: "In a time of 22 minutes, 27 seconds, your winner and new Southern States Heritage Champion...Terry Gordy!"

 

Most in the crowd booed but Gordy had his supporters. Gordy went over and stood on the middle buckle and raised the belt high in the air with one hand. Some fans threw garbage at Gordy in the ring.

 

Announcers hyped for 'Autumn Anarchy': SPECIAL FEATURE - Southern States Heritage Title: Terry Gordy © vs. 'Gentleman' Chris Adams

 

Said that they'll have comments from Gordy and Adams on 'Mayhem' next week!

 

Then sent it backstage.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson interviewed Bob Orton.

 

Orton was already in the interview area and in his ring duds.

 

SH: "Tony and Mark, 'Autumn Anarchy' is shaping up to be a great show on September 18th! And 'Cowboy' Bob Orton, you may be in the final of the World Title Tournament that night."

 

BO: "File that under 'No shite, Sherlock'! That's my goal. I've never been the World Heavyweight Champion. And this is my big chance to finally make that a reality. I feel great going into this match tonight. I've beaten the Dynamite Kid before and we all know that I can do it again."

 

SH: "If you beat the Dynamite Kid tonight, you will be facing your ally in Larry Zbysko. Does that bother you? Would it be awkward if it happens?"

 

BO: "Look, man, Zbysko and I knew that we could possibly cross paths in this tournament. If we do then it's each man for himself. Both of us want that title. And winning it is all that matters in a case like this."

 

SH: "Is Larry here tonight or is he preparing for his semi-final match next week?"

 

BO (irritated): "I don't know where Larry is. I can take care of Kid all on my own, man. And I didn't need Larry last time."

 

SH: "Some would argue otherwise."

 

BO: "You can't make everybody happy. People are going to believe whatever they want, even if it's pure nonsense. And I'm confident that Kid's looking at the agony of defeat tonight."

 

Orton walked out of the interview area.

 

SH: "There goes Bob Orton. He'll be squaring off with the Dynamite Kid in their first round World Title Tournament match when we come back.")

 

(Commercials)

 

Match 2 (Rd. 1 World Title Tournament Match)

'Cowboy' Bob Orton vs. Dynamite Kid

 

('London Calling' by The Clash played and Kid came out to a strong ovation. Kid had the British flag draped over his shoulders, powder blue leg-length tights with the word 'Dynamite' was written in red lettering going down the right leg and 'Kid' in red lettering going down the left leg and red, white and blue boots. Kid slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring.

 

'Desperado' by Alice Cooper played and Bob Orton came out to strong boos. He was in his black cowboy hat, black boots, black tights and had white horseshoes on the outside of each boot.

 

Kid was handing his flag off to a ring attendant and Orton charged over and nailed Kid with a couple of forearms smashes to the back.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Orton took his hat off and pulled it down over Kid's head and Kid couldn't see. Orton fired away on Kid with a series of rights to the head. Kid staggered. Orton pulled the hat off of Kid and tossed it to the floor. Orton whipped Kid into the ropes and looked to catch Kid coming off with a clothesline but Kid ducked the move and came back and dropped Orton with a flying lariat. Orton got up facing away from Kid and Kid blasted Orton with a dropkick that sent Orton toppling over the top rope to the floor. Kid followed Orton out and grabbed the cowboy hat off the floor and went over and pulled it down over Orton's head so Orton couldn't see. Kid repaid Orton with a series of head shots as the fans ate it up. Kid then drove Orton back-first into the ringside barricade. Orton flipped off the hat. Kid caught Orton with a kick to the gut and then further staggered Orton with a series of European uppercuts. Kid quickly rolled in and out of the ring to break the ref's count as Orton finally removed his vest. Kid moved in on Orton and Orton caught Kid with a kick to the gut. Orton hit Kid with a couple of quick head shots and then went to whip Kid into the barricade but Kid reversed and sent Orton crashing into it. Kid charged at Orton and went to splash him but Orton moved and Kid slammed front-first into the barricade. Kid was hanging over the barricade as Orton quickly rolled in and out of the ring to break the 20-count. Kid had separated himself from the barricade and Orton charged over and Kid backdropped Orton over the barricade into the ringside seating area. Orton got up and Kid slammed Orton's head into the top of the ringside barricade. Orton staggered. Kid then suplexed Orton back into the ringside area. Kid quickly rolled in and out of the ring to break the 20-count. As Orton got up, Kid came off the apron with a double sledge to the head attempt but Orton caught Kid with a gut shot. Orton grabbed Kid and slammed his head into the ring steps and then threw Kid back into the ring. Kid started getting up and Orton caught Kid with a kick to the ribs and then drove Kid three times back-first into the buckles. Orton then nailed Kid with a running bulldog. Orton for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2... Kid kicked out. Orton grabbed Kid in a front facelock and went to suplex Kid but Kid twice blocked the move and caught Orton with a snap suplex. Both men made it to their feet and Kid popped Orton with a couple of European uppercuts and whipped Orton into the buckles. Kid charged at Orton and Orton came out of the corner and went to hit Kid with a clothesline but Kid ducked the move, caught Orton from behind and blasted Orton with a German suplex into a bridgeout for the pin. 1...2... Orton kicked out. Kid up and Orton to a knee. Kid grabbed Orton and Orton caught Kid with a series of elbows to the gut. Orton then threw Kid out of the ring through the top and middle rope and Kid crashed to the floor. Orton stayed in the ring and caught his breath as the ref started the 20-count. Kid managed to climb up on the apron. Orton stunned Kid with a punch and then went to neck snap Kid on the top rope but to no avail as Kid didn't go down. Kid got in the ring.

 

Orton started backing up and begging off. Orton back into the corner. Kid charged at Orton and went for a flying high knee to the chest but Orton moved and Kid slammed knee-first into the buckle. Kid fell back to the mat. Orton stomped away on Kid and then popped the downed Kid with a fist drop. Orton picked up Kid and nailed Kid with a backbreaker across the knee for a turnbuckle move. Orton mounted the middle buckle facing the crowd and came off with a slingshot splash that connected. Orton covered Kid and hooked the leg. 1...2... Kid kicked out. Kid got to his feet and Orton nailed Kid with a series of bionic elbows to the top of the head. Kid went down. Orton grabbed Kid and raked Kid's eyes across the top rope. Kid grabbing at his eyes. Orton went to whip Kid into the ropes but Kid grabbed the top rope and wouldn't let go. Orton then caught Kid with a knee to the gut and went to whip Kid into the ropes but Kid reversed and caught Orton coming off with a flying headbutt. Orton crashed to the mat. Kid, feeling the effects of the match, was slow to cover Orton and hooked the leg. 1...2.. Orton kicked out. Kid snapped up Orton and popped Orton with a snap suplex. Kid hit the ropes and came off with a lionsault but Orton got his knees up and Kid crashed into them. Both men down. Both men stirred and made it to their feet. Orton caught Kid with a knee to the back. Kid fell forward against the ropes. Orton rolled up Kid from behind and grabbed a handful of tights. 1...2...2-7/8... Kid kicked out. Both men to their feet. Orton charged at Kid at Kid and went for a clothesline but Kid ducked the move and Orton turned around and walked right into a belly-to-belly suplex from Kid. Crowd erupted. Kid picked up Orton and bodyslammed him in the ring. Kid went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as the crowd rose to its feet. Kid came off and blasted Orton with his diving headbutt finisher. Kid covered Orton and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the crowd roared.

 

Kid got to his feet and the ref raised his hand in victory. Larry Zbysko, in his street clothes, charged down the aisle and hit the ring and jumped Kid from behind and was pounding on him. Crowd roared as Flair, in street clothes, charged to the ring, Flair hit the ring and Zbysko saw him and stopped beating Kid and bailed from the ring as Orton had rolled out onto the apron and dropped to his feet on the floor and was holding his head. Zbysko met up with Orton on the floor as Flair and Kid, still feeling the effects of the Zbysko attack, were standing in the ring. Zbysko and Orton started to make their way back up the aisle and Zbysko looked back at the pair as Flair raised Kid's hand in victory.

 

WINNER: Kid - Pinfall - Diving Headbutt - 9:16)

 

(Announcers hyped for next week: WT Tourney Semifinals: Ric Flair vs. Don Muraco and Larry Zbysko vs. Dynamite Kid; Tommy Rich makes an appearance and more!)

 

END PROGRAM

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM EP. 20 RATING: 1.4

[Captain Kremmen]

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WCW MAYHEM - EP. 21 - FAYETTEVILLE, AR - BARNHILL ARENA - 9-8-15 (Live)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:10px;">(Special video aired to open the show hyping the two World Title Semi-Finals on the program tonight.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Show Intro)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Crowd Shots/Pyro)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Announcers Tony Schiavone and Mark Madden welcomed viewers and ran down the program: WCW World Title Semis: Ric Flair vs. Don Muraco and Dynamite Kid vs. Larry Zbysko; an 'Autumn Anarchy' update; Tommy Rich makes an appearance; and more! Then sent it backstage.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Backstage: Scott Hudson interviewed Larry Zbysko.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Zbysko was standing with Hudson and was in his ring attire.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>SH:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Tonight, the final step will be taken and the two men who will face each other in the final of the WCW World Title Tournament at 'Autumn Anarchy' on September 18th right here on Tru TV will be decided. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

"Larry Zbysko, you are facing the Dynamite Kid in just a few minutes. He defeated Bob Orton last week and after the match you attacked Kid. Why?"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>LZ:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "You know, I find it interesting that you and these morons known as fans out here love to point and splutter that Orton and Zbysko are always together. One is always helping out the other. But, nobody seemed too upset last week when Ric Flair came out and tried to assault me? Why was that, huh?"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>SH:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Uh, Larry, you came out after Kid's match with Orton and attacked him. Flair was only coming to Kid's aid."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>LZ:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Shut up, Hudson! There's a double standard at play here and everyone knows it! Orton and Zbysko working together equals bad! Flair and Kid working together equals just peachy!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>SH:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "I guess you're basically answering the question about why you attacked Kid in the first place with a non-answer. You should run for office."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>LZ:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Whatever! But how's this for clarity! A lot of fans out there are probably hoping to see the dream match of Ric Flair vs. Dynamite Kid in the final! Newsflash! It's not happening because Kid's run ends tonight, spudhead! And he's in for a real suprise! This interview is now over!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Zbysko walked out of the interview area as Hudson looked on.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

('I'm The Man' by Anthrax filled the arena and Zbysko made his way to the ring to strong boos. He was wearing a black ring jacket with his initials 'LZ' in gold lettering on the back, black tights and black ring boots with 'LZ' in gold on the outside of each boot. Zbysko got in the ring and soaked in the crowd reaction. Announcers then sent it to the back.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Backstage: Scott Hudson interviewed Dynamite Kid.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Kid was in the interview area in his ring duds.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>SH:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Dynamite, we had Larry Zbysko out here and he seems really confident that he's gonna beat you and advance to the finals. Did his post-match attack last week have any effect on you physically or psychologically?"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>DK:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "The attack hasn't affected me in any way. I'm fine. What we saw last week after I beat Bob Orton was typical Zbysko in action. If he was trying to intimidate me heading into our match tonight it didn't work. And he showed what a tough guy he was by bailing when Ric Flair came to my defense. As for Zbysko being confident heading into this match, well, I wouldn't expect anything less. I had a tough battle with his compadre Bob Orton last week and things don't get any easier tonight. But, I'm confident, too. And I know, and these fans know, that I can take down Zbysko and advance to the finals."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>SH:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "That was the Dynamite Kid. Tony and Mark, back to you.")</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

('London Calling' by The Clash filled the arena and Kid came out to a strong ovation. Kid had the British flag draped over his shoulders, powder blue tights with the word 'Dynamite' was written in red lettering going down the right leg and 'Kid' in red lettering going down the left leg and red, white and blue boots. Kid got in the ring and acknowledged the crowd.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match 1 (World Title Tournament Semi-Final)</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

'Living Legend' Larry Zbysko vs. Dynamite Kid</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Ref called for the bell.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

The men came out of their corners and circled one another and engaged in a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Kid shoved Zbysko off and down to the mat. Zbysko got up and cautiously locked up with Kid again and Kid drove Zbysko into the corner. Ref ordered a break. Zbysko yelled at the ref and gestured that Kid had pulled the back of his hair. Ref didn't respond to the claim. The two engaged in another collar-and-elbow tie-up and Kid once again drove Zbysko into the corner and once again Zbysko cried foul on Kid and gestured again that Kid pulled his hair. Ref just ordered the two men to lock up again. The two circled one another and Zbysko suddenly bailed from the ring to the floor. Ref started counting as Kid looked on. Zbysko started walking around on the floor. Count rose and Zbysko climbed back on the apron and feigned climbing back into the ring but then stopped and continued to stand on the apron. Zbysko once again gestured to the ref about the hair pulling. Ref ordered Zbysko into the ring. Zbysko started to climb in and Kid came over. Zbysko yelled at the ref to get Kid back. Kid backed off. Zbysko cautiously climbed back into the ring. The two circled one another and Zbysko caught Kid with a kick to the gut. Zbysko went to whip Kid into the ropes but Kid reversed and sent Zbysko into the ropes. Zbysko caught the top rope, dropped to the mat and rolled out of the ring and dropped to the floor. Zbysko started pacing again on the floor as the ref started counting. Fans booing Zbysko. Zbysko stopped to have words with fans at ringside and Kid climbed out on the apron. Zbysko turned and was greeted by a flying lariat off the apron from Kid. Zbysko and Kid both crashed to the floor. Kid got up and grabbed Zbysko and threw Zbysko back into the ring. Kid got on the apron and mounted the top buckle as Zbysko got to his feet in the ring. Zbysko turned around and Kid popped Zbysko with a flying headbutt from the top rope. Zbysko crashed to the mat. Kid for the cover. 1...2... Zbysko kicked out. Both men to their feet and Kid moved in with a series of European uppercuts and then whipped Zbysko into the buckles and Kid nailed Zbysko with a running high knee to the chest. Zbysko stumbled out of the corner and dropped to a knee in the ring. Kid quickly grabbed Zbysko and nailed him with a snap suplex. Kid grabbed Zbysko's legs and flipped over on top of Zbysko for the pin. 1...2... Zbysko kicked out. Zbysko got up and Kid nailed him with a series of European uppercuts and then Kid bodyslammed Zbysko. Kid went out on the apron, mounted the top buckle and came off and looked to hit Zbysko with a flying knee drop but Zbysko rolled out of the way and Kid crashed knee-first to the mat. Both men down. Zbysko made it to his feet and stomped away on Kid. Zbysko then whipped Kid into the ropes and caught Kid coming off with a spin kick. Kid crashed to the mat. Kid got up facing away from Zbysko and Zbysko bashed Kid with a series of double sledges to the back. Kid walking around the ring next to the ropes and hurting. Zbysko whipped Kid into the ropes and caught Kid coming off with a dropkick. Kid crashed to the mat. Zbysko took the opportunity to stomp Kid in the head. Zbysko grabbed Kid and rammed him back-first into the buckles. Zbysko drove a series of knees into Kid's mid-section and then Zbysko mounted the middle buckle and started punching Kid in the head. Kid then countered by grabbing Zbysko around the waist and nailing Zbysko with a running inverted atomic drop. Zbysko crashed to the mat. Kid on a knee.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Kid to his feet. Zbysko using the aid of the ropes to get up. Kid waiting for Zbysko to get to his feet. Zbysko got up and Kid caught Zbysko with a couple of head shots, whipped Zbysko into the ropes and caught Zbysko coming off with a flying lariat. Zbysko crashed to the mat. Zbysko sat up in the ring and Kid nailed Zbysko with a low-flying dropkick. Zbysko laid out. Kid then wrapped Zbysko up in the Indian Deathlock. Zbysko writhing in pain but not submitting. Zbysko desperately scooting towards the ropes. Kid had the hold firmly locked in. Zbysko raised his right hand like he was going to tap but didn't and was finally able to get close enough to the ropes to get his hands on the middle rope to force a break. Zbysko crawled through the bottom and middle rope out onto the apron. Zbysko slowly got up on wobbly legs as the ref counted. Kid came over and broke the count as Zbysko dropped to the floor and started walking off the effects of the Indian Deathlock. Ref ordered Kid to stand back. Zbysko stalling as the ref started counting again. Kid bolted the ring and started chasing Zbysko around the ring. Zbysko climbed back into the ring and Kid started following and started to climb in the ring when Zbysko started stomping on Kid. Zbysko grabbed Kid and whipped Kid into the ropes and Zbysko dropped Kid with a clothesline. Zbysko for the cover. 1...2... Kid kicked out. Kid got up and Zbysko nailed Kid with a kick to the gut and then nailed Kid with a swinging neckbreaker. Zbysko for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2... Kid kicked out. Kid got up and Zbysko caught Kid in the abdominal stretch. As the ref checked on Kid to see if he would submit, Zbysko grabbed the top rope for extra leverage out of the ref's view. When the ref looked up, Zbysko let got of the top rope. Ref returned his attention back to Kid and Zbysko once again grabbed the top rope for leverage. Zbysko let go of the rope once more as the ref checked on Kid. Kid struggled in the hold a little longer and then powered up and hip-tossed Zbysko and freed himself from the hold. Kid fell back against the ropes. Zbysko got to his feet and moved in on Kid but Kid stunned Zbysko with a headbutt. The staggered Zbysko spun around and Kid caught Zbysko around the waist and nailed Zbysko with a German suplex into a bridgeout. Kid for the pin. 1...2...thr... Zbysko kicked out. Kid snapped up Zbysko, whipped Zbysko into the ropes and caught Zbysko coming off with a belly-to-belly suplex. Kid for the cover. 1...2...thr... Zbysko kicked out again. Kid bent down to pick Zbysko up but Zbysko stunned Kid with a rake to the eyes. Kid grabbed at his eyes as Zbysko made it to his feet. Zbysko moved in on Kid but Kid grabbed Zbysko and bodyslammed him. Kid still feeling he effects of the eye rake. Kid went out on the apron and rubbed his eyes. Zbysko was able to get up and find the strength to charge over and knocked Kid off the apron and crashing back-first to the floor. Zbysko left the ring and grabbed Kid and threw Kid back into the ring. Zbysko followed Kid back in. Zbysko snapped Kid up in the suplex position and nailed Kid with a brain buster.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>Madden:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Guess that was the suprise that Zbysko talked about in his interview!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Zbysko covered Kid and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell. Zbysko got to his feet and had his hand raised in victory as the fans (most of them) booed. Zbysko raised the booing level when he made the gesture of having the World Title around his waist. Zbysko left the ring and headed back up the aisle.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

WINNER: Zbysko - Pinfall - Brain Buster - 12:19)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Announcers discussed Zbysko beating Kid and advancing to the final of the World Title Tournament. Hyped still to come: WT Semi-Final 2: Flair vs. Muraco; an appearance by Tommy Rich; and more. Said an 'Autumn Anarchy' update was next.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Commercials)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Backstage: Scott Hudson.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>SH:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "We are back here on 'Mayhem'. We now know that Larry Zbysko will be wrestling in the World Title Tournament final after beating the Dynamite Kid. And he will be facing the winner of the other semi-final match later tonight between Ric Flair and this man."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Muraco walked into the interview area. He was in his ring attire.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>SH:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Don Muraco, last week you appeared to get into Ric Flair's head when you attacked him personally by going after his family. Do you think your mind game will have an effect on the match tonight?"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>DM:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "I am a master of ring psychology. I know the right buttons to push on my opponents. And as you saw last week, I found the right button to push on Ric Flair. I'm in his head. Oh! He might deny it; but I am in there. He doesn't just want to beat me. He now wants to also beat the hell out of me. Flair wants to get his hands on me in the worst way. And that mindset will be what leads to his demise tonight."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>SH:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "You seem to think that Flair will wind up being his own worst enemy in this match because of how badly you angered him last week."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>DM:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Let's just look at my track record here. I'm undefeated. There's a reason for that. It's not just because I'm a damn fine wrestler. (Points at head) It's also because I'm great at playing mind games. I win tonight and it's on to the final for the belt at 'Autumn Anarchy'. I take out white trash Zbysko and then the white trash fans will have a new king ruling over them. And his name will be King Muraco."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>SH:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "It's Don Muraco vs. Ric Flair in our second semi-final later tonight. Tony and Mark, back to you.")</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Announcers discussed Muraco talking about being a master of ring psychology and that you couldn't argue against that point because he's undefeated here in WCW.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

('Autumn Anarchy' Update!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Announcers ran down the card so far:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

WCW World Title Tournament Final: 'Living Legend' Larry Zbysko vs. Flair/Muraco winner</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Comeback Match: 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich vs. Nord The Barbarian</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

JUST SIGNED! Tru TV Championship: Rick Martel (TVC) w/ Mgr. Jimmy Hart vs. 'Cowboy' Bob Orton</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

SPECIAL FEATURE! (From Southern States Wrestling) Southern States Heritage Championship: Terry Gordy © vs. 'Gentleman' Chris Adams</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Announcers then intro'd pre-recorded comments from champion and challenger from Southern States Wrestling</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

VIDEO: Challeger Chris Adams spoke. He was in street clothes, holding a mic and standing in front of the Southern States Wrestling logo.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>CA:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Terry Gordy. For the last two months you have avoided giving me my rightful shot at the Southern States Heritage Title. Now, you can run no more. At 'Autumn Anarchy' on September 18th in Denver, Colorado, I finally get the chance that I deserve. You're a fine wrestler, Gordy. You have successfully defended that title against everyone you've faced up to now. And they were all worthy challengers. You've proven yourself a fine champion in every area but one...you've been avoiding me. I've beaten you in a non-title match and pinned you in a tag team match and yet no title match was forthcoming. When the night came for us to finally have our championship match with one another, you mysteriously came to the ring 'injured' and said they would have to postpone the match. Then, later that night as I wrestled a match against 'Killer' Tim Brooks instead, you miraculously healed and attacked me with your crutch.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

"The promoters of Southern States Wrestling have now forced the issue. Either give me a title shot or you forfeit the belt. Terry Gordy, it was fight or flight for you. To your credit, you've chosen to do the right thing and fight. The moment has arrived. Adams vs. Gordy. It's the match that fans of Southern States Wrestling have been clamoring for and now they're going to get it. See you at 'Autumn Anarchy' Terry Gordy."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Picture flipped and Gordy, in street clothes with the Southern Heritage belt around his waist and mic in hand, was standing in front a huge Confederate flag.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>TG:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Take a real good look at it! Look at it long and hard! It's the Southern States Heritage Title and it's around the waist of a Southern boy! I was born and bred in the South! I bleed Confederate blood! Everything about me is Southern! Chris Adams! Not only are you not Southern, you aren't even from the United States, son! You're from across the pond and jolly ol' England! Here in the South, we like sweet iced tea! You Englishmen like hot tea served in dainty little cups and you drink your tea with your pinky sticking out! We wear ball caps and cowboy hats in the South and you wear those silly derby hats! Outside of Benny Hill, Mr. Bean and The Beatles, what else have you given us that's worthy of note?! You've been running around and telling anyone who would listen to you that I've been avoiding giving you a title shot! And you know what?! That's true!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

"This is the Southern States Heritage Championship! It's a Southern belt! And it should be worn only by Southern wrestlers! It would be a disgrace, an absolute disgrace, for someone like you to hold this title! You come into Southern States Wrestling like some sort of invader and demand special privileges! All you English wrestlers, it's like you think you're owed something because you're English! Well, you've gotten your wish, Adams! You get your title match against me at 'Autumn Anarchy'! It's not only a slap in the face to all true Southerners that I have to defend this title against you! It's also a slap in the face that the match is for a Southern title is taking place outside of the South in the putrid city of Denver, Colorado! Bet some of you watching this are surprised that a Southern boy even knows what the word 'putrid' means! </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

"At the end of the day, Adams, this title is not going around the waist of an Englishman! I'll do whatever I have to do to make sure that the Southern States Heritage Title remains in the hands of someone who truly deserves it! And that's a Southern man!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>'Autumn Anarchy' - Friday - Sept. 18 - Tru TV - 9 pm E/P - From the historic Denver Coliseum in Denver, CO!</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:10px;">)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Announcers discussed the 'Autumn Anarchy' card and hyped still to come: WT Tourney Semi-Final: Flair vs. Muraco. Said Tommy Rich makes an appearance next!)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Commercials)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Backstage: Scott Hudson.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>SH:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "This is Scott Hudson and we are back here on 'Mayhem'. With me now is the man who will be facing Don Muraco in the second semi-final match of the World Title Tournament coming up in a few minutes. He is 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Flair walked into the interview area in his ring attire.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>RF:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Whoo! Scott Hudson! The 'Nature Boy' is ready!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>SH:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Ric, the first thing I need to ask you is about last week. Don Muraco appeared to really rattle you when he started attacking your family and aiming nasty personal attacks at you. Do you think that's gonna affect you tonight because Don Muraco thinks it will?"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>RF:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "The name on the marquee is professional wrestling! I am a professional! Don Muraco did get under my skin last week with his personal attacks! Am I still ticked off at some of the things he said?! Yes, I am! But, Muraco, it's not gonna affect my performance in the ring tonight! We all know what's at stake! And as a professional, my job is to go out there and wrestle my match! I'm going out there to win! I want that match with Larry Zbysko for the World Title at 'Autumn Anarchy'! I've gotta put Muraco's words out of my mind! If I don't and let my emotions get the best of me, then it might just cost me the match! I think the last thing these people out here want is for Don Muraco to be the man facing Larry Zbysko in 10 days! Muraco's a helluva wrestler! He's also a verbal virtuoso! He can rile you up if you let him! I refuse to let it happen! And I'm gonna do everything I can to end his undefeated streak! Whoo!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>SH:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Ric Flair, everybody! He is primed and ready for his match with Don Muraco in the semis of the World Title Tournament tonight!")</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(In-ring: Craig Johnson.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>CJ:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Would you please welcome my guest at this time...'Wildfire' Tommy Rich!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

'Rocky Top' played and Rich came out in street clothes and a strong ovation. Rich slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring and once in the ring acknowledged the crowd.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>CJ:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Tommy, we haven't talked to you in a couple of weeks. How are you feeling? How is training going?"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>TR:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "I'm feeling really good. My doctor has been monitoring me and says it's all systems go for my match with Nord at 'Autumn Anarchy'. And the training is going great. I'm working hard and getting back into ring shape. I'll be ready for my return match on September 18th."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>CJ:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Are you feeling the jitters? I mean, this a huge match for you since you haven't wrestled in four months."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>TR:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "I'm not nervous right now. But I'm sure as we get closer to the match there will be some butterflies. For me, this is the biggest moment of my career. I've never had a serious injury like a concussion before. I've never been out that long before. So, some nerves. But I'm ready to go. Can't wait for the match."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>CJ:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "This gonna be a... What's he doing here?!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Crowd booed as Nord came to the ring in street clothes and carrying a bunch of papers. He did not have his chain with him. Nord had a mic. Nord stepped into the ring and walked right up to Rich.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>Nord:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Tommy! I have here in my hands something for you!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>TR:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "What is it?"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>Nord:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "These are job applications! Since I'm gonna finish what I started four months ago at 'Autumn Anarchy'! And since you're gonna need a job, I thought I'd be a nice guy and help you out! I have here applications for fast-food joints, warehouses, janitorial companies! Look, here's an application for Hardee's! There's no shame in flipping burgers for a living! Here you go!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Nord shoved the application into Rich's hands.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>TR:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "I appreciate your concern for my well-being, Nord. But, I'm not gonna need any of these."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Rich tossed the apps on the ground.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>Nord:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "You no good ingrate! Rich, you listen to me! You were a fool to come back in the first place! Now, you're gonna suffer even more than you did the last time we met! The next time the doctor examines your brain, he's gonna see a big hole in the middle from where I drove my fist through it! Give it up, Tommy Boy! You're done in 10 days! It will be the shortest comeback in recorded sports history!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>TR:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "I'll take my chances, brother! I've waited too long for this match and I'm not backing down!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>Nord:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "That's because you're too stupid to use whatever common sense you have! You're going down, Rich! I am going to be the man who finishes you off!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>TR:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "We'll see about that at 'Autumnn Anarchy', Nord! See you on the 18th!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Nord and Rich locked eyes and Nord was seething. Nord then turned and left the ring and headed back up the aisle.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>CJ:</strong></span><span style="font-size:10px;"> "Fans! Tommy Rich and Nord The Barbarian promises to be a must-see match at 'Autumn Anarchy'!"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Crowd started chanting 'Tommy! Tommy!')</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Announcers hyped the Rich-Nord match at 'Autumn Anarchy'. Said WT Tourney Semi #2: Flair vs. Muraco was next!)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Commercials)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match 2 (World Title Tournament Semi-Final) </span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

'Nature Boy' Ric Flair vs. Don Muraco</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Announcers said they would stay with the match to its conclusion.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Theme from the original 'Hawaii Five-O' played and Muraco came to the ring to strong boos. He was in his purple tights and black boots. Muraco got in the ring and did not acknowledge the crowd as he was all business.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

'Also Sprach Zarathustra' played and out came Ric Flair to a loud roar. Flair was in his white robe with 'Nature Boy' written across the back in cursive lettering. Flair got in the ring and removed his robe and was wearing red tights tights and red boots with 'RF' on the outside of each boot in white lettering. Flair, like Muraco, was totally zoned in on the match at hand.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Ref called for the bell. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

The two men came out of their corners and circled one another and Muraco lunged at Flair and Flair dropped down and took Muraco down with a leg dive takedown. Muraco got to a knee and was sizing Flair up. Muraco got to his feet and Flair and Muraco circled each other and Muraco went to punch Flair but Flair blocked the punch try and blasted Muraco with a couple of head shots of his own. Flair snapmared Muraco over and locked Muraco in a rear chinlock. Flair cinched up on the hold and then dropped an elbow into the top of Muraco's head. Flair grabbed Muraco, whipped Muraco into the ropes and bent down and looked to catch Muraco coming off with a backdrop but Muraco instead caught Flair with a kick to the chest. Flair crashed down to the mat. Flair got to a knee and Muraco caught Flair in a side headlock. Muraco worked the headlock and Flair couldn't free himself from Muraco's grasp. Flair got to his feet and then countered with a belly-to-back suplex. Both men got to their feet and engaged in a collar-and-elbow tie-up and Muraco caught Flair with a couple of knees to the gut and then locked Flair in a side headlock. Flair fought again to free himself from the hold but couldn't. Muraco maneuvered around so his back was to the ref and Muraco caught Flair with the Asiatic spike to the throat. Flair squirming in the hold. Ref moved around and Muraco broke the illegal choke and let Flair go. Flair holding his throat. Muraco caught Flair with a series of forearms smashes to the back and then whipped Flair into the ropes and caught Flair coming off with a press slam. Flair down. Flair got up next to the ropes and Muraco nailed him with a knee to the gut, whipped Flair into the ropes and caught Flair across his shoulders but Flair quickly freed himself from Muracio's grasp, dropped down behind Muraco, ran Muraco into the ropes and rolled Muraco up for the pin. 1...2... Muraco kicked out. Both men to their feet. The two men moved in on one another and Flair tackled Muraco around the knees to the mat. Flair went to apply the figure 4 but Muraco kicked Flair off and Flair crashed to the mat. Flair got up and moved in on the downed Muraco and Muraco kicked Flair in the gut with both feet. Flair stumbled back and crashed to the mat. Muraco grabbed Flair and rammed Flair's head into the top buckle. Flair spun around and Muraco popped Flair with a couple of chest chops and then Flair fired back with a chop of his own. The two then exchanged chops and Flair gained the advantage and fired away with a series of blistering chest chops. Flair whipped Muraco into the buckles and quickly mounted the middle buckle over Muraco and started popping Muraco in the head with punches. Muraco countered by grabbing Flair around the waist and nailing Flair with a running inverted atomic drop. Flair crashed to the mat.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Muraco knelt down next to Flair and popped him in the head with some punches. Muraco picked Flair up and whipped Flair into the buckles and caught Flair with a running clothesline. Flair stumbled out of the corner and dropped to his knees and then to his face on the mat. Muraco then rubbed Flair's face in the mat and broke the illegal move at the count of 4. Muraco picked up Flair, hoisted Flair on his shoulder and nailed Flair with the snake eyes. Flair fell back in the ring and Muraco went for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2... Flair kicked out. Muraco grabbed Flair and whipped Flair into the buckles and Flair flipped over the buckles and crashed to the floor. Muraco didn't even wait for the ref to begin the 20-count and left the ring. Flair started getting to his feet and Muraco came up from behind and drove a knee into Flair's back. Flair stumbled forward and hit his head on the ring post, stumbled forward and went down. Muraco grabbed Flair and suplexed Flair out on the floor. Muraco then quickly rolled in and out of the ring to break the ref's 20-count. Flair was getting to his feet and Muraco rammed Flair back-first into the ringside barricade. Muraco popped Flair with some head and body punches and then slammed Flair's head into the ring apron. Flair down to his knees. Muraco got on the apron and stomped Flair on the head. Flair went down. Muraco briefly climbed back into the ring to break the ref's 20-count. Flair was getting to his feet and Muraco came off the apron with a double sledge to the head that sent Flair crashing into the ringside barricade. Muraco grabbed Flair, hoisted Flair on his shoulder and went to ram Flair head-first into the post, but Flair escaped Muraco's cluthches, dropped down behind Muraco and shoved Muraco towards the post. Muraco slammed head-first into the post. Muraco was leaned against the post. Flair caught Muraco with a shot to the ribs, spun Muraco around and fired away on Muraco with a series of chops. Flair then nailed Muraco with a shin breaker on the floor. Muraco down. Flair rolled in and out of the ring to break the ref's 20-count. Flair grabbed Muraco and threw him back into the ring. Muraco struggled to get to his feet and Flair moved in and took Muraco's left leg out from under him and held on as Muraco toppled to the mat. Flair started kicking Muraco in the back of the left leg and then yanked on the leg. Flair then yelled 'Whoo!' and locked Muraco in the figure four. Muraco writhing in pain and fighting not to submit. Flair with the hold firmly locked in. Muraco tried to reverse the hold and almost got it over but Flair reversed and Muraco was still locked in the hold. Muraco desperately scooted towards the ropes and was finally able to get his hands on the middle rope to force a break in the hold. Flair grabbed Muraco by the ankles as Muraco held onto the ropes. Flair yanked Muraco and broke Muraco's hold of the ropes and dragged Muraco back to the middle of the ring.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

Flair dropped an elbow across Muraco's chest and then backed up and came off the ropes and nailed Muraco with a knee drop to the head. Flair for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2... Muraco kicked out. Muraco again struggled to get to his feet and Flair moved in, kicked Muraco in the gut and nailed Muraco with a double underhook suplex. Flair went out on the apron and mounted the buckle as Muraco made it slowly to his feet. Flair came off with a punch attempt but Muraco instead leveled Flair with a brutal clothesline. Muraco put the boots to Flair. Muraco pulled Flair up, whipped Flair into the ropes and caught Flair coming off across his shoulders and blasted Flair with a Samoan Drop. Muraco for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2...thr... Flair kicked out. Muraco up and Flair to a knee and Muraco caught Flair with a boot to the side of the face. Flair toppled over against the ropes. Muraco then started choking Flair on the middle rope and broke the illegal move at the count of 4. Muraco repeated the move and once again broke at 4. Flair had his head and arms hanging over the middle rope. Muraco backed up and charged at Flair and jumped ass-first on Flair's back. Muraco snapped Flair up, whipped Flair into the ropes and caught Flair coming off with a knee to the gut. Flair back down. Muraco snapped Flair up, whipped Flair into the ropes and caught Flair coming off with a scoop powerslam. Muraco stood up and looked out at the buzzing crowd. Muraco picked Flair up, hoisted Flair upside down and blasted Flair with his White Trash Compactor (inverted piledriver). Crowd on its feet. Muraco covered Flair and hooked the leg. 1...2...thr... Flair kicked out. Crowd popped. Muraco's eyes popped out as he was stunned. Muraco grabbed the hurting Flair and hoisted him up again for the same move but Flair reversed and hoisted Muraco and, after holding Muraco for a couple of seconds, nailed Muraco with the White Trash Compactor. Flair fell on top of Muraco and his head was pointed towards Muraco's feet. 1...2...thr... Muraco kicked out. Crowd in disbelief. Both men down. Ref started the 10-count. Both men stirred as the count grew. Both men made it to their feet and Muraco caught Flair with a head shot. Muraco picked up the dazed Flair and went for a bodyslam but Flair rolled Muraco up in a small package for the pin. 1...2...3! Crowd nearly blew the roof off the building as the ref called for the bell. Flair rolled over and got to his knees and the ref raised his hand in victory. Flair slowly made it to his feet in the ring as cheering continued.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

WINNER: Flair - Pinfall - Small Package - 15:22)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

(Announcers quickly said that the Flair-Zbysko contract signing for the World Title final would be taking place next week on 'Mayhem'. Plus, Tito Santana vs. Kamala.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10px;">

</span><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>END PROGRAM</strong></span></p>

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW Mayhem Ep. 21 Rating: 1.4

 

(Considered a little bit of a disappointment because the show featured the Flair vs. Muraco World Title Tournament Semi-Final match.)

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM - EP. 22 - FAYETTEVILLE, AR - BARNHILL ARENA - 9-15-15 (Taped)

 

(Special video aired to open the show featuring footage from all the matches from the World Title Tournament and ended with the following graphic:

Larry Zbysko vs. Ric Flair - The official WCW World Title Tournament final conract signing TONIGHT!)

 

(Show opened with Steve O, in street clothes, in the ring and holding a mic.

 

O: "I came out here tonight because I have two things to say.

 

"First, I want to apologize for my actions in recent weeks. I haven't been myself lately. Not winning a match since I've been here in World Class after coming close on so many occasions has gotten so frustrating that I've been lashing out. It was wrong to take out that frustration on you the fans and the wrestlers. I can only ask for your forgiveness. I'm working hard to become a winner. And I know that day will come and I thank you fans for sticking with me all this time even though I certainly haven't been on my best behavior. Please keep the faith in me. I value your support very much. It's what keeps me going.

 

"Second, I was wondering if Bob Orton could come to the ring?"

 

After a brief pause, Orton, in street clothes and carrying a mic of his own, made his way to the ring to boos. Orton got into the ring.

 

BO: "What's this about, Steve? Why are you calling me out here tonight?"

 

O: "Bob, I called you out here for one reason. At 'Autumn Anarchy' in three days, you're challenging Rick Martel for the Tru TV Championship."

 

BO: "That's right. And I certainly deserve a second chance against Martel and this time I'm gonna make it count. But what's that got to do with right now?"

 

O: "I want a match with you tonight, Bob. And if I beat you I get the shot at the Tru TV Championship at 'Autumn Anarchy'."

 

BO: "Is this a joke? You think you can beat me? Kid, look. I admire your moxie. You're a fighter in the ring. But you're not a winner. Do you really want to be humiliated again and still have that big, fat zero in your win column. Because that's exactly what would happen if we faced each other tonight."

 

O: "I'm just asking, please, for this one chance. That first win is close. I can feel it. Please, sir. Just this one match."

 

Orton paced for a moment in the ring.

 

BO: "You know what? I'll do it. I'll give you the match tonight and I will put the TV Title shot on the line at 'Autumn Anarchy'. Not that putting the shot on the line will do you any good. You're still gonna lose to me because that's just what Steve O does."

 

Ring announcer Craig Johnson climbed into the ring with mic in hand.

 

CJ: "Bob Orton and Steve O. I have just received word in my earpiece from the back that they will allow this match to happen with the stipulation on only one condition. We need Rick Martel and Jimmy Hart to come to the ring?"

 

Hart and Martel came to the ring to a nice ovation. Martel was in street clothes and carrying the TV Title in his left arm and Hart was in one of his usual colorful suits, wearing sunglasses and carrying his megaphone. The pair got in the ring and each had a mic.

 

CJ: "Rick and Jimmy, I was told that Tony Garea of the WCW Championship Committee has stated that the only way this matter can go forward is if Tru TV Champion Rick Martel, since he already signed the contract to defend the title against Bob Orton at 'Autumn Anarchy', agrees to the change and will defend the title against Steve O this Friday night if O should beat Orton tonight."

 

Martel and Hart talked briefly off-mic.

 

JH: "Well, we've been preparing for Bob Orton. Normally, you wouldn't want to make a drastic change like this in such a big match. But since it's Steve O we're talking about here, we accept. Steve, I've been watching you, baby. You've got some real potential. You just need that first win under your belt. If you can beat Orton, then you've got the title shot."

 

CJ: "There you have it, ladies and..."

 

BO: "Jimmy and Rick, I'll tell you right now. You need to keep preparing to face me at 'Autumn Anarchy'. Steve O's not winning. Don't kid yourself."

 

RM: "This kid is a talented wrestler and athlete. He will win one day. And that first win could be tonight against you, Bob."

 

BO: "When I was a kid I loved fairy tales. That was one of the best fairy tales I've ever heard, Rick. Keep on dreaming. It's you and me in three days and I'm taking that title."

 

RM: "We'll see. First, you've got to get by Steve O."

 

O: "If I can just say something here. Bob Orton, thank you for this chance. It's all I could ask for. And I'm gonna bust my ass for these great fans out here to make them proud tonight."

 

BO: "Losers get standing ovations, too, Steve. And you'll probably get one after I beat you for putting up a good fight but, as always, losing in the end. In the script of life, Steve O, you always lose. Accept it. Nothing changes tonight. Martel, get ready. I'm coming for you at 'Autumn Anarchy'."

 

RM: "Bob, you need to learn that pride comes before a fall."

 

Orton looked at Martel and then left the ring and headed back up the aisle.

 

Martel, Hart and O talked in the ring off-mic.

 

CJ: "There you have it, fans! Bob Orton wrestles Steve O tonight and if O wins he gets the Tru TV Championship shot at 'Mayhem'.")

 

(Announcers welcomed viewers and briefly discussed the O-Orton situation and their match later tonight. Hyped coming up on the program: WT Tourney Final Contract Signing: Ric Flair and Larry Zbysko; a final 'Autumn Anarchy' update; and more. Said Tito Santana vs. Kamala was coming up next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

Match 1

Kamala w/ Mgr. Adnan El-Kaissey vs. Tito Santana

 

('Cry of the Vatos' played as Kamala and El-Kaissey made their way to the ring to boos. Kamala was in his loin cloth print, had symbols painted on his body and face and was wearing his African tribal mask.. Kaissey was in an expensive suit and the typical Arab male headwear.

 

Once in the ring, Kaissey took the house mic from Craig Johnson.

 

AK: "Infidels! Listen up! The revolution that I have been talking about will be starting much sooner than you think!"

 

Announcers wondered about Kaissey's 'revolution' and what it was all about.

 

Mariachi music filled the arena and Tito Santana came to the ring to a good ovation. Santana was wearing a sombrero, black and red poncho, red tights with a white sombrero on the back and black boots with small flags of Mexico on the outside of each boot. Santana slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring.

 

Kaissey removed Kamala's mask and had a few words with Kamala before leaving the ring.

 

Schiavone: "You have to wonder where Kimchee is tonight. It's odd not to see him with Kamala since he is the Ugandan Headhunter's handler."

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

The men came out of their corners and Kamala blasted Tito with a couple of chops to the head. Kamala whipped Tito into the ropes and caught Tito coming off with a savate kick that dropped Tito. Tito got up facing away from Kamala and Kamala nailed Tito with a forearms smash to the back and Tito fell against the ropes. Tito spun around against the ropes and Kamala popped Tito with a series of open hand chest chops. Kamala whipped Tito into the ropes and looked to catch Tito coming off with a backdrop but Tito leapfrogged Kamala and Kamala turned around and Tito caught Kamala with a dropkick. Kamala staggered briefly and then crashed to the mat. Kamala started getting to his feet and Tito ran and hit the ropes and came back and caught Kamala with a running crossbody. Tito for the pin. 1... Kamala kicked out. Kamala to his feet and Tito caught Kamala with a series of punches to the head. Tito whipped Kamala into the buckles and charged in and nailed Kamala with a step-up enzuigiri. Kamala stumbled out of the corner and crashed down to the mat. Tito snapped up Kamala and went to whip Kamala into the buckles but Kamala reversed and sent Tito into the buckles and followed Tito in with a big splash. Tito went limp in the corner. Kamala moved in on Tito and nailed Tito with some chops to the head and then started biting Tito's forehead. Kaissey gestured for Kamala to break the hold and Kamala did so at the ref's count of 4. Tito staggered out of the corner next to the ropes and Kamala came up from behind and grabbed the sides of Tito's head and nailed Tito with a couple of deliberate headbutts to the back of the head. Tito staggering and holding the top rope for balance. Kamala grabbed Tito, whipped Tito into the ropes and caught Tito coming off with a 2-hand throat thrust. Tito crashed to the mat. Kamala hit the ropes and came off with a diving splash but Tito rolled out of the way and Kamala crashed to the mat. Both men made it to their feet and Tito staggered Kamala with a series of punches, whipped Kamala into the ropes and caught Kamala coming off with a dropkick. Kamala crashed to the mat. Tito went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as Kamala got to his feet. Kaissey was at ringside frantically talking to someone on his cell phone. Kamala got up and Tito nailed Kamala with a diving clothesline. Santana was up and had his back facing the aisle as he waited for Kamala to get to his feet when suddenly Kimchee appeared with another man.

 

Schiavone: "Oh my God! It's Abdullah The Butcher!"

 

Abdullah was in his orange pants with black stripes down the sides and black pointed-toe boots. As Kamala got up, Tito didn't see Abdullah climb up on the ring apron behind him. Abdullah stepped into the ring and bashed Tito across the back with a forearm smash. Ref immediately called for the bell. Abdullah spun Tito around and nailed Tito with an open hand thrust to the throat. Kamala joined in the fray and the pair beat Tito down to his knees and Abdullah reached into his pants and pulled out a weapon and repeatedly drove it into Tito's forehead. Ref once again frantically called for the bell. Crowd was buzzing. Abdullah let go of Tito and Tito fell face-first onto the mat. Kaissey was now in the ring and punched the ref and threw the ref out of the ring and down to the floor. Abdullah reached down and pulled Tito up to his knees and Tito was now a bloody mess. Kamala and Abdullah continued the assault when the crowd popped as Dynamite Kid, in street clothes, charged to the ring with a steel chair in hand. Kid climbed into the ring and clocked Abdullah across the back with the chair. Abdullah no-sold it and turned and looked at Kid. Kamala also turned his attention towards Kid. Kid held the chair at the ready. Kaissey climbed out on the apron and Kimchee climbed up on the apron and gestured for his men that it was time to go. Tito recovered and moved up behind Kamala and low-blowed Kamala. Kamala danced around a little before falling against the ropes holding his goods. Kid then went to hit Abdullah in the head with a a chair shot but Abdullah grabbed the chair and a brief struggle ensued. Kamala quietly hobbled out of the ring. Kaissey and Kimchee were gesturing for Abdullah to the leave the ring. Abdullah gained control of and held the chair for a few seconds before bashing his own head into the chair repeatedly. Abdullah bloodied himself. Abdullah just staring at Kid and Tito came over to Kid's side. Kimchee and Kaissey now yelling for Abdullah to get out of the ring. Kid and Tito were ready to fight. After several tense seconds, Abdullah tossed the chair and finally left the ring and joined Kaissey, Kamala and Kimchee on the floor. Kid and a bloody Tito stood at the ready just in case. As the group started to walk back towards the aisleway, Abdullah went back to the ring and started to climb up on the apron but he was grabbed by Adnan and Kamala as Kimchee ordered Abby to stand down. The quartet was finally able to head back up the aisle to boos as Kid and Tito looked on from the ring.

 

WINNER: Santana - DQ - Abdullah interfered - 4:53)

 

(Announcers discussed the appearance of Abdullah the Butcher and said that this is obviously what El-Kaissey was referring to when he spoke of revolution in his last few appearances. They wondered who he would bring in next. Hyped still to come: World Title Tourney Final Contract Signing: Flair and Zbysko; and the final 'Autumn Anarchy' update. Said Bob Orton vs. Steve O with Orton's TV Title shot at 'Autumn Anarchy' on the line was next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson was in the locker room with a bloody Tito Santana and Dynamite Kid.

 

SH: "We are back on 'Mayhem'. I'm Scott Hudson and I'm here with Tito Santana and the Dynamite Kid. The shocking appearance of Abdullah the Butcher obviously sends the message that Sheik Adnan's revolution has begun."

 

TS: "My bloody forehead is the first shot fired in the Sheik's revolution! There's no telling how badly I would have been mauled by those two wildmen had it not been for the Dynamite Kid here coming in like the cavalry to help me! Kamala and Abdullah, I just have one thing to say! If you guys want a match then Kid and I will sign the contract! We don't care where the match takes place! The bottom line is we want it and we want it soon!"

 

DK: "It's obvious now that Sheik Adnan is not fooling around! He means business! Who knows what his next move will be to advance his revolution! Who will he bring in next?! The one thing we do know right now is that Abdullah the Butcher is here and he and Kamala make a very dangerous team! You saw what Abdullah did out there! He beat himself over the head with a chair until he busted himself wide open! The man is not normal! I hit him hard with that chair shot to the back and it did not faze him one bit! But no matter how brutal and dangerous Kamala and Abdullah may be, we have to fight them! We have no choice! Sheik Adnan has declared a revolution and Tito Santana and the Dynamite Kid are the first two wrestlers to openly declare they are fighting for the resistance against his revolution! WCW Match-Making Committee, make the match between us...NOW!"

 

SH: "You just heard it! It looks like the start of all-out war here in WCW! And the Dynamite Kid and Tito Santana are on the front lines fighting against Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey's revolution! Tony and Mark!")

 

Match 2 (O gets Orton's TV Title shot at 'Autumn Anarchy' if he wins the match)

Steve O vs. 'Cowboy' Bob Orton

 

(Shot of Jimmy Hart and Rick Martel watching the match on a backstage monitor.

 

'Hand Jive' by George Thorogood filled the arena and out came O to a good ovation. O was wearing a blue ring jacket with 'Steve O' written in white cursive letters on the back, blue tights and white boots with blue trim. He slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring.

 

'Desperado' by Alice Cooper played and Bob Orton came out to strong boos. He was in his black cowboy hat, black boots, black tights and had white horseshoes on the outside of each boot.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Orton charged out of the corner and O caught him with a hip toss. Orton got up and O caught Orton with an arm drag and locked Orton in an arm bar. Orton down on a knee and made his way to his feet. O cinched up on the arm bar as Orton fought to escape the hold. Orton was able to move close enough to the ropes to grab the top rope and force a break in the hold. Orton and O circled one another and engaged in a collar-and-elbow tie-up and O drove Orton into the corner. Ref called for a break. Orton raised his hands in gesture that he was going to do nothing and then Orton stunned O with a kick to the gut. Orton then nailed O with a series of rights to the head and drove O back-first into the corner and popped O with a series of rapid-fire shoulder blocks to the gut. Orton whipped O into the opposite buckles and followed O in with a big clothesline. O limp in the corner. Orton then nailed O with a running bulldog and went for the pin. 1...2... O kicked out. Orton caught O in a front facelock and suplexed O. Orton then dropped an elbow smash on O and again went for the cover while hooking the leg. 1...2... O kicked out. Orton snapped O up and went to whip O into the buckles but O reversed and sent Orton into the corner. O tried to nail Orton with a dropkick but Orton fell out of the way and O crashed to the mat. Orton quickly rolled up O while holding the tights. 1...2... O kicked out again. Both men to their feet and Orton popped O with a couple of head shots and whipped O into the ropes and caught O coming off with a sleeper hold. O battled not to submit. O started to weaken and then suddenly stunned Orton with a jawbreaker to the top of the head. Orton crashed to the mat. O down to a knee. Both men got up and O caught Orton with a kick to the gut and then hit Orton with his rolling neckbreaker. O for the pin. 1...2...thr... Orton got his foot on the bottom rope. Crowd groaned. O grabbed Orton, whipped Orton into the ropes and caught Orton coming off with a dropkick. Orton got up and O nailed Orton with another dropkick. Orton down again. Orton a little slower getting up this time. O looked to catch Orton with the codebreaker but Orton blocked move, caught O by the legs and flipped over on top of O for the pin. 1...2... O bridged out and caught Orton in a backslide. 1...2... Orton kicked out. O grabbed Orton and went to whip Orton into the ropes but Orton reversed and caught O coming off with a tilt-a-whirl slam. O down. O got up and walked right into a series of bionic elbows to the top of the head from Orton. Orrton then picked up the dazed O and nailed O with a backbreaker across the knee. Orton mounted the middle buckle facing the crowd and Orton went for the slingshot splash but O got his knees up and Orton slammed into them. O and Orton both down.

 

O got up next to the ropes and Orton charged at O and O backdropped Orton over the top rope down to the floor. Ref started counting. As the count grew, O went over and broke up the count.

 

Madden: "Steve O could be making a very costly mistake here. If Orton gets counted out, O wins the match and still gets the TV Title shot this Friday. Just let Orton try to beat the count."

 

Orton got to his feet next to the apron as the ref counted. O got tired of waiting and went to the floor, punched Orton and threw Orton back in the ring. As O climbed started to climb through the ropes, Orton suddenly popped up and caught O with a draping DDT. O laying face down on the mat. Orton rolled over and covered O and hooked the leg. 1...2...thr... O stretched his foot out and got it under the bottom rope. Ref patted Orton on the back. Orton got up thinking he'd won. Ref gestured it was a two count. Orton turned as O was getting to his feet. Orton punched O in the head and whipped O into the ropes and looked to catch O coming off with a clothesline but O ducked the move and came back and nailed Orton with a clothesline of his own. Orton down. Orton got to his feet facing away from O and O nailed Orton with a Russian legsweep. O for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2...thr... Orton kicked out. O appeared to be getting frustrated. O grabbed Orton and went to whip Orton into the ropes but Orton reversed and caught O coming off with a brutal side slam. The life seemed to drain out of O. Orton snapped up O, hoisted O up and dropped O on the top buckle. Orton mounted the middle buckle and popped O in the head a couple of times and then went to nail O with his superplex finisher but O held onto the top rope. Orton tried again with the same result. O then fired away on Orton with a series of punches and Orton toppled to the mat. O covered Orton and hooked the leg. 1...2... Orton kicked out. O caught Orton in a side headlock. After a brief struggle, Orton shoved O off and O hit the ropes and came back and Orton dropped down and O jumped over Orton and hit the opposite ropes and came back and Orton dropped down again and O jumped over him again, hit the ropes and came back and this time Orton got up and caught O with an elbow to the chest. O crashed to the mat. Orton grabbed O, whipped O into the ropes and repeated the elbow on O. O down again. Orton snapped up O once more and whipped O into the ropes and repeated the elbow a third time. O went down again and was slow to get up. O got up and Orton caught O in a small package for the pin. 1...2... O suddenly reversed positions in the hold. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the fans reacted like Arkansas had won the college football national championship.

 

O got to his feet and the ref raised his hand and the crowd grew even louder as O started jumping up and down. Orton was in disbelief and had words with the ref and gestured he thought the count was fast but the ref emphatically shook his head no and gestured it was a normal three count. Orton quietly left the ring as O soaked in the moment. Martel and Hart made their way to the ring and congratulated O in a moment that seemed to go on forever. The fans started chanting 'Steve O! Steve O!' with Hart leading the cheers from the ring. Martel symbolically raised O's hand in victory.

 

WINNER: O - Pinfall - Reverse Small Package - 9:38)

 

(Annoucners discussed Steve O finally breaking his winless streak in WCW with a win over Bob Orton and earning a shot at the TV Title at 'Autumn Anarchy' this Friday. Hyped still to come: WCW World Title Tourney Final Contract Signing: Flair & Zbysko. Said the final 'Autumn Anarchy' update was next.)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson was standing in the interview area.

 

SH: "We are back here on 'Mayhem' with some major breaking news. It has been signed. Tito Santana and the Dynamite Kid will face Kamala and Abdullah the Butcher at 'Autumn Anarchy' this Friday right here on Tru TV. Tony and Mark, back to you.)

 

('Autumn Anarchy' Final Update!

 

Announcers ran down the card:

 

WCW World Title Tournament Final: 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair vs. 'Living Legend' Larry Zbysko

 

Comeback Match: 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich vs. Nord The Barbarian

 

Video then aired chronicling the Nord-Rich situation.

 

JUST SIGNED: Kamala & Abdullah The Butcher vs. Dynamite Kid & Tito Santana

 

TRU TV Championship: Rick Martel © w/ Mgr. Jimmy Hart vs. Steve O

 

SPECIAL FEATURE FROM SOUTHERN STATES WRESTLING: Southern States Heritage Championship: Terry Gordy © vs. 'Gentleman' Chris Adams

 

Video then aired chronicling the Gordy-Adams situation:

 

- Adams defeats Gordy in a non-title match

 

- Gordy cuts a promo saying that even though Adams beat him in a non-title match, Adams will get no title shot

 

- Adams & Brad Armstrong face Gordy & JImmy Garvin in a tag team match and Adams pins Gordy again

 

- Adam cuts a promo and says that he's now pinned Gordy twice and deserves a title shot. Gordy comes out and says it's not gonna happen

 

- SSW Promoters order Gordy to defend the title against Adams

 

- Gordy comes to the ring walking on a crutch and his left foot in only a sock. Gordy announces that he can't defend the title against Adams because of an injury. When Adams turns his back, Gordy shows he was feigning the injury and beats Adams down with the crutch.

 

- SSW Promoters tell Gordy that he must defend the title against Adams or forfeit the belt

 

'Autumn Anarchy' - This Friday - Sept. 18 - Tru TV - 9 pm E/P)

 

(Shot of two mic'd up podiums standing in the ring.

 

Announcers say it is now time for the contract signing between Flair and Zbysko for the World Title Tournament final this Friday at 'Autumn Anarchy' in Denver, CO at the Denver Coliseum.

 

Craig Johnson, WCW Championship Committee Member Tony Garea and a third person are standing in the ring. Garea was holding the World Title.

 

CJ: "It is now time for the contract signing for the WCW World Title Tournament final!

 

"With me is WCW Championship Committee member Tony Garea and World Class Wrestling attorney Gustav B. Schirach III."

 

'I'm The Man' by Anthrax filled the arena and Larry Zbysko, in street clothes, made his way to the ring to strong boos. Zbysko blew past fans as he power-walked to the ring. Zbysko got in the ring and shook hands with Tony Garea and pointed at the belt and then himself. Zbysko went and stood at his podium.

 

'Also Sprach Zarathustra' played and Ric Flair made his way to the ring to a loud crowd response. Flair was in an expensive suit. Flair got in the ring and briefly acknowledged the fans. Flair went over and shook hands with Tony Garea.

 

CJ: "Here are the two men who will be competing to become the first World Heavyweight Champion in World Class Wrestling history.

 

"Introducing first, he defeated the Dynamite Kid to reach the tournament final, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 'Living Legend' Larry Zbysko!"

 

Loud boos as Zbysko didn't react one way or the other.

 

CJ: "And the man he will be facing this Friday night at 'Autumn Anarchy', he defeated Don Muraco to reach the final, from Charlotte, North Carolina, 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair!"

 

More cheers as Flair gave a brief wave to the crowd.

 

CJ: "Gentlemen, we will allow time for comments. But first, the contract signing."

 

Lawyer Schirach reached into his breast pocket and pulled out a pen and was holding a clipboard containing the contract and handed them to Zbysko. Zbysko briefly looked over the contract and signed on the dotted line and handed the contract back to the lawyer. Schirach then handed the contract to Flair. Flair quickly signed the contract and handed it back to Schirach. Schirach then held the contract in the air.

 

CJ: "It is now official, fans! Ric Flair vs. Larry Zbysko for the gold in three days at 'Autumn Anarchy' which will air right here on Tru TV!"

 

Garea then held the belt in the air with both hands for the fans to see.

 

CJ: "Now, Ric Flair and Larry Zbysko will have a comment period."

 

After a brief pause, Zbysko piped up.

 

LZ: "Yeah, I've got something to say!"

 

Crowd booed.

 

LZ: "Would you people shut up!"

 

More boos.

 

LZ: "I'm gonna give you grade-A morons a little history lesson! I've known Ric Flair for years now! I've known him a lot longer than World Class has even existed! And he's still the same jackass he always was! You people cheer for this man! But, here's a little secret you don't know about him! Ric Flair has always gone out of his way to overshadow everyone else in this sport! He's a glory hog! He wants the World Title so he can strut around and lord it over everyone! He's always been like: 'Look at me! Look at me! I'm Ric Flair! And I'm better than everyone else!'

 

"I've had to fight an uphill battle since day one of this promotion just to get where I am! The elites at the top have sought to hold me down while they go out of their way to kiss Flair's ass and give him the easiest path to the top possible! Well, Ric, I've got some news for you! This Friday night in Denver, I'm gonna walk out of the ring as the World Champion! And it will be Larry Zbysko who overshadows you!"

 

RF: "Larry, guess what? I've never liked you either. I respect what you've done in your career. But I don't think we're ever gonna go out and party together.

 

"The other things you said about me are nothing but lies and garbage and these fans know it. From the day I entered this business, I've busted my ass to become the wrestler I am today, pal! You say I've been given an easy road by the company suits?! Ha! I've walked that aisle and faced the best this promotion has to offer! I haven't backed down from a challenge yet and I won't! And I'm here, just like you, because I've won! If I wasn't winning, they never would have put me in the tournament you jerk! And your whiny conspiracy theories are junk! If there was a real conspiracy theory against you, Larry, do you think you'd be wrestling for the title at 'Autumn Anarchy'?!"

 

LZ: "The elites have tried to hold me down! That's what I know! But they've failed to do so! And I'm gonna love it when the referee raises my hand in victory and is forced to hand me the World Title! I'm gonna be the BMIP! Big Man In The Promotion! And it will give me the greatest pleasure of my life to have done it against the 'Chosen One' in World Class!"

 

RF: "Larry, as the saying goes: To be the man, you've got to beat the man! I'm called the man because of my championship success in this, the greatest sport in the world! And I earned every championship I've ever won! I was handed nothing! Everything will be settled between you and me in Denver! We've been at odds here in World Class since the first episode of 'Mayhem'! And it's all gonna come to a head in three short days! Whoo!"

 

LZ: "This guy openly bills himself as the dirtiest player in the game! Got that?! You admire a man who admits he cheats?! What kind of hero is that?!"

 

RF: "I fight dirty if I have to! I make no secret of it! If you want to play dirty in our match then I'll play dirty, too! I don't apologize one bit for being willing to fight fire with fire! So, you play the cheating card then I'll match you dirty tactic for dirty tactic! Got that?!"

 

LZ: "Oh! I hear you, Ric! As a matter of fact, you talk so damn much people can't help but hear you!"

 

RF: "You're the last one who should be talking about people running their traps all the time! You're like a non-stop yapping adrenal gland!"

 

LZ: "Alright! I've had enough of this! This Friday, it's all over for you, Flair! Then I'm gonna be the man and you're gonna have to try and beat me to take the title! Whoo!"

 

RF: "It's like this, Larry! Talk all you want! But you've got to beat me before you can call yourself the man and brother...I don't think you're gonna do it at 'Autumn Anarchy'! Whoo!"

 

Zbysko started walking towards Flair and Flair walked out towards Zbysko. WCW's Tony Garea stepped in and said something to the pair off-mic as Flair and Zbysko stared down each other as the program faded to black.)

 

(Final ad aired for 'Autumn Anarchy' - This Friday - Sept. 18 - Tru TV - 9 pm E/P - From the historic Denver Coliseum in Denver, CO!)

 

END PROGRAM

[Captain Kremmen]

Ep. 22 WCW Mayhem Rating: 1.4

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW 'AUTUMN ANARCHY' - TRU TV SPECIAL EVENT - DENVER, CO - DENVER COLISEUM - 9-18-15 (Taped Thursday 9-17-15)

 

(Video opened the show built around the World Title Tournament Final: Ric Flair vs. Larry Zbysko; Tommy Rich vs. Nord The Barbarian; and the Tru TV Championship: Rick Martel © vs. Steve O and closed with the words 'Welcome to Autumn Anarchy'!')

 

(Crowd Shots/Pyro)

 

(Shot backstage of the World Title sitting in an open metal briefcase.)

 

(Announcers Tony Schiavone and Mark Madden and welcomed viewers to 'Autumn Anarchy' and then ran down the program:

 

WCW World Title Tournament Final: Ric Flair vs. Larry Zbysko

 

Comeback Match: Tommy Rich vs. Nord The Barbarian

 

Tru TV Championship: Rick Martel (TVC) vs. Steve O

 

SPECIAL FEATURE (from Southern States Wrestling): Southern States Heritage Championship: Terry Gordy © vs. Chris Adams)

 

(Announcers briefly discussed the history of World Class and said tonight was history making.)

 

(Announcers then intro'd video that led to the first match.

 

VIDEO: Tito went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as Kamala got to his feet. Kaissey was at ringside frantically talking to someone on his cell phone. Kamala got up and Tito nailed Kamala with a diving clothesline. Santana was up and had his back facing the aisle as he waited for Kamala to get to his feet when suddenly Kimchee appeared with another man.

 

Schiavone: "Oh my God! It's Abdullah The Butcher!"

 

Abdullah was in his orange pants with black stripes down the sides and black pointed-toe boots. As Kamala got up, Tito didn't see Abdullah climb up on the ring apron behind him. Abdullah stepped into the ring and bashed Tito across the back with a forearm smash. Ref immediately called for the bell. Abdullah spun Tito around and nailed Tito with an open hand thrust to the throat. Kamala joined in the fray and the pair beat Tito down to his knees and Abdullah reached into his pants and pulled out a weapon and repeatedly drove it into Tito's forehead. Ref once again frantically called for the bell. Crowd was buzzing. Abdullah let go of Tito and Tito fell face-first onto the mat. Kaissey was now in the ring and punched the ref and threw the ref out of the ring and down to the floor. Abdullah reached down and pulled Tito up to his knees and Tito was now a bloody mess. Kamala and Abdullah continued the assault when the crowd popped as Dynamite Kid, in street clothes, charged to the ring with a steel chair in hand. Kid climbed into the ring and clocked Abdullah across the back with the chair. Abdullah no-sold it and turned and looked at Kid. Kamala also turned his attention towards Kid. Kid held the chair at the ready. Kaissey climbed out on the apron and Kimchee climbed up on the apron and gestured for his men that it was time to go. Tito recovered and moved up behind Kamala and low-blowed Kamala. Kamala danced around a little before falling against the ropes holding his goods. Kid then went to hit Abdullah in the head with a a chair shot but Abdullah grabbed the chair and a brief struggle ensued and Abdullah gained control of the chair. Kamala quietly hobbled out of the ring. Kaissey and Kimchee were gesturing for Abdullah to the leave the ring. Abdullah held the chair for a few seconds before bashing his own head into the chair repeatedly. Abdullah bloodied himself. Abdullah just staring at Kid and Tito came over to Kid's side. Kimchee and Kaissey now yelling for Abdullah to get out of the ring. Kid and Tito were ready to fight. After several tense seconds, Abdullah tossed the chair and finally left the ring and joined Kaissey, Kamala and Kimchee on the floor.)

 

Match 1

Kamala & Abdullah The Butcher w/ Mgr. Adnan El-Kaissey & Handler Kimchee vs. Dynamite Kid & Tito Santana

 

(Mariachi music filled the arena and Kid and Santana came to the ring to a good ovation. Kid had the British flag draped over his shoulders, powder blue tights with the word 'Dynamite' was written in red lettering going down the right leg and 'Kid' in red lettering going down the left leg and red, white and blue boots. Santana was wearing a sombrero, black and red poncho, red tights with a white sombrero on the back and black boots with small flags of Mexico on the outside of each boot. The pair got in the ring and briefly acknowledged the crowd/

 

'Cry of the Vatos' played as Kamala, Abdullah, Kimchee and El-Kaissey made their way to the ring to boos. Kamala was in his loin cloth print, had symbols painted on his body and face and was wearing his African tribal mask. Abdullah was in his orange pants with black stripe down each side and black pointed toe boots. Kimchee was in his African safari gear, pith helmet, white wrestling mask with brown trim and carrying a riding crop. Kaissey was in an expensive suit and the typical Arab male headwear. The quartet got in the ring and Kimchee removed Kamala's mask and he and Kaissey had words for Kam and Abby before heading to the floor.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Santana and Kamala started the match and went back and forth.

 

Match was a battle between the two teams and Tito and Kid brought the fight to the African wildmen and there were a couple of near falls that were broken up.

 

At the end of the match, Kid and Kamala were in the ring. Kamala had been working over Kid. Kamala whipped Kid into the ropes and looked to catch Kid coming off with a clothesline but Kid ducked the move and came back and blasted Kamala with a flying headbutt. Kamala stumbled and crashed to the mat. Kid, feeling the effects of the beating from Kamala, slowly got to his feet and went to tag Tito but Kamala grabbed Kid's leg. Kid turned and stomped Kamala in the head, broke free and dove over and tagged in Santana. Santana jumped over the top rope as Kamala got to his feet. Tito fired away on Kamala with head shots, whipped Kamala into the buckles and followed Kamala in with a step-up enzuigiri. Kamala staggered out of the corner holding the ropes and dropped to a knee. Tito whipped Kamala into the ropes and dropped Kamala coming off with a dropkick. Kamala fell back against the ropes, bounced off and Tito nailed Kamala with another dropkick and Kamala stumbled and went down. Tito went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as Kamala got to his feet. Kamala got up, turned around and Tito his Kamala with a flying clothesline from the top rope. Kamala back down and Tito for the cover. Tito covered Kamala. 1...2... Abby hit the ring and stomped on Tito's head to break up the pin. Ref ordered Abby out of the ring and Kid hit the ring to go after Abby but he ref intercepted him and ordered him back to his corner. Ref didn't see Abby come back and stomp Tito on the head once again. Abby climbed out on the apron as Kid charged over and nailed Abby with some head shots before the ref got Kid back to his corner. Tito and Kamala got to their feet and Kamala went to kick Tito but Tito grabbed Kamala's foot, spun Kamala around and blasted Kamala with a series of head shots. Tito whipped Kamala into the ropes and Abby moved over and slap tagged Kamala in the back. Kamala bounced off the ropes and Tito caught Kamala with a high backdrop. Abby charged at Tito and dropped him with a clothesline. As the ref watched Kamala to make sure he left the ring, Abby started pulling Tito up by the hair and hit Tito with an open hand throat thrust. Tito staggered. Kam out of the ring and the ref saw Kid getting in the ring to go after Abby for the cheap shot but the ref intercepted him and ordered Kid out of the ring. Abby choked Tito behind the ref's back and then started biting Tito's head.

 

Madden: "Those African wrestlers really seem to enjoy head."

 

Ref turned and saw it and started counting. Kimchee gestured for Abby to break the hold. Abby then choked Tito on the top rope and yanked the top rope back and Tito crashed to the mat. Abby went for an elbow smash and Tito rolled out of the way and Abby crashed to the mat. Tito dove on top of Abby for the pin. 1...2.. Kamala hit the ring and broke up the pin with a stomp to Tito's back. Kimchee snuck around over to Kid and yanked Kid's feet out from under him on the apron and Kid fell off the apron and crashed face-first into the apron and crumpled to the floor. Ref didn't see it and was ordering an uncooperative Kamala out of the ring. Tito and Abby got to their feet and Tito nailed Kamala with a couple of punches that staggered Kamala and Kam fell into the buckles in his corner. Ref tried to get Kam out of the ring. While that was going on, Abby had turned away and reached into his pants and brandished a foreign object. Tito came up behind Abby, spun Abby around and Abby rammed the foreign object into Tito's forehead. Tito crashed to the mat. Abby dropped the object back in his pants as the ref finally got Kamala back out on the apron. Abdullah dropped an elbow across Tito's chest and made the cover. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

Kid recovering on the floor. Kimchee, Kaissey and Kamala climbed into the ring as Abby got to his feet. Abby stomped on Tito a few times before Kimchee and Kaissey got Abby and Kam to leave the ring. As the quartet prepared to head back up the aisle, Kid made it to his feet and jumped on Kimchee and started pounding the hell out of him to the delight of the crowd. Kamala and Abby were able to free Kimchee from Kid's fury and pull him away and head back up the aisle to boos as a seething Kid looked on from ringside. Kid got in the ring to check on a now recovering Tito.

 

WINNER: Kamala & Abdullah - Pinfall - Abby pinned Tito with an Elbow Smash after a Foreign Object shot - 9:37)

 

(Announcers discussed Abby & Kam beating Kid & Santana. Hyped still to come: WCW World Title Tournament Final: Flair vs. Zbysko; and Comeback Match: Rich vs. Nord. Said the Southern States Heritage Championship: Gordy © vs. Adams was next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson.

 

SH: "Welcome back to 'Autumn Anarchy' everyone. I'm Scott Hudson. Before we get to my guest, let's check out this video to see why this man is facing Rick Martel for the Tru TV Championship tonight."

 

VIDEO: O then fired away on Orton with a series of punches and Orton toppled to the mat. O covered Orton and hooked the leg. 1...2... Orton kicked out. O caught Orton in a side headlock. After a brief struggle, Orton shoved O off and O hit the ropes and came back and Orton dropped down and O jumped over Orton and hit the opposite ropes and came back and Orton dropped down again and O jumped over him again, hit the ropes and came back and this time Orton got up and caught O with an elbow to the chest. O crashed to the mat. Orton grabbed O, whipped O into the ropes and repeated the elbow on O. O down again. Orton snapped up O once more and whipped O into the ropes and repeated the elbow a third time. O went down again and was slow to get up. O got up and Orton caught O in a small package for the pin. 1...2... O suddenly reversed the small package. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the fans reacted like Arkansas had won the college football national championship.

SH: "Steve O, come on in here!"

 

O entered the interview area in his ring attire.

 

SH: "Steve, it had to be a great feeling to finally get that first win here in WCW after coming so close on so many occasions and coming up just short."

 

O: "It was a great feeling, Scott. I can't begin to tell you how good it felt to get that 10,000 pound boulder off my back. And to beat a wrestler the caliber of Bob Orton and getting this TV Title shot tonight is absolutely incredible."

 

SH: "We should point out that you challenged Orton to that match on 'Mayhem' three nights ago and Orton agreed to put the TV Title shot on the line."

 

O: "He agreed to it. He didn't have to, but he did. And now I stand here with a chance to win a major pro wrestling championship later tonight."

 

SH: "I see you brought someone along with you."

 

O: "Rick and Jimmy, get in here."

 

Rick Martel and Jimmy Hart came into the interview area. Martel was in his ring attire and had the belt around his waist and Hart was in a colorful suit, wearing sunglasses and carrying his trademark megaphone.

 

SH: "Rick Martel and Jimmy Hart, you had the final say on whether or not Steve O got the title shot tonight if he beat Bob Orton and you agreed to it."

 

Hart: "We did, baby. Steve O is a wrestler that I've been watching here in WCW. He's a good, solid wrestler but the breaks just weren't going his way. Rick and I discussed it and thought he deserved the shot if he beat a top wrestler like Bob Orton. He did it. And that's why we're where we are tonight."

 

SH: "Rick, you thoughts?"

 

RM: "Jimmy pretty much just said it all. Steve O has worked hard to be a winning wrestler. He finally got that win. And I'm sure he's gonna be tough competition in our match tonight."

 

O: "I just wanted to thank you guys in front of these fans for giving me this opportunity. You work hard and, despite some setbacks, you'll eventually break through. That's what I did. I persevered. There were times I wanted to give up. But I couldn't let myself or these fans down. I want that title and I know Rick wants to retain it. But friendship gets put aside when the bell rings. May the best man win."

 

Hart: "Good luck tonight, Steve."

 

O: "Thank you and good luck to you, Rick, as well."

 

O shook hands with Hart and Martel.

 

SH: "Alright. It's O vs. Martel for the Tru TV Championship later tonight on 'Autumn Anarchy'.

 

"Now, let's send it to the guest announcers for our next match.")

 

(Camera shot showed the guest announcers sitting in place of Schiavone and Madden.

 

Announcer 1: "Hello, wrestling fans. I'm Gordon Solie. With me is Bob Caudle. We are the announce team for Southern States Wrestling and we will be calling this match for the Southern States Heritage Championship between champion Terry Gordy and 'Gentleman' Chris Adams."

 

Caudle: "Gordon, this promises to be an exciting match. Gordy has tried to avoid giving Adams a title shot at every turn. Now, he's been forced by Southern States Wrestling officials to defend the belt against Adams or forfeit it."

 

Solie: "Indeed! Let's get to the ring.")

 

Match 2 (SPECIAL FEATURE: (From Southern States Wrestling) Southern States Heritage Championship

Terry Gordy © vs. 'Gentleman' Chris Adams

 

('Rule Britannia' filled the arena and Chris Adams came to the ring to a decent ovation. He was wearing blue tights and white boots with black trim and a white satin ring jacket with the British Union Jack on the back and 'Adams' written in red cursive lettering across the flag. Adams slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring.

 

Graphic appeared on the screen as Adams came to the ring:

Chris Adams

Hometown: London, England

Weight: 230 lbs.

Finisher: Superkick

 

Adams got in the ring and saluted the fans.

 

'Freebird' by Lynrd Skynrd played and out came Gordy to pretty strong boos but also some cheers. Gordy was wearing black tights and black boots and a Confederate flag jacket.

 

Graphic for Gordy as he came to the ring:

Terry Gordy

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Weight: 285 lbs.

Finisher: Powerbomb

 

Gordy got in the ring and quickly removed his jacket.

 

Gordy removed the belt and handed it to the ref who held it up for all to see and then handed it off to Craig Johnson. Ref called both men to the middle of the ring and laid down the ground rules and patted each man down and sent them back to their corners.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Gordy went over and demanded the ring mic from Craig Johnson and got it.

 

TG: "I just want to say that I am wrestling this match under protest!"

 

Crowd booed as Gordy handed the mic off.

 

The two men came out and Adams started going for his superkick finisher but Gordy quickly moved out of the way and waved his finger and shook his head 'no'. The two men circled each other and Gordy stunned Adams with a kick to the gut and an elbow to the back of the neck and grabbed Adams in a side headlock and Adams countered with a belly-to-back suplex. Gordy got up and Adams stunned Gordy with a kick to the gut and nailed Gordy with a DDT. Adams covered Gordy. 1...2... Gordy kicked out. Adams grabbed Gordy, whipped Gordy into the ropes and caught Gordy coming off with a dropkick that sent Gordy tumbling through the top and middle rope down to the floor. Ref started the 20-count. Adams backed up in the ring as Gordy shakily made his way to his feet on the floor. Adams took off and nailed Gordy with a plancha that sent Gordy crashing to the floor. Adams grabbed Gordy and threw him back into the ring. Adams moved in and Gordy caught Adams with a head shot but Adams fired back with a series of punches of his own. Adams picked up the stunned Gordy and bodyslammed him into position for a turnbuckle move. Adams mounted the top buckle and came off with a frog splash from the top rope but Gordy got his knees up and Adams crashed into them and fell to the mat. Both men down. Ref started the 10-count. As the count rose, both men made it to their feet and Gordy connected with a dropkick that sent Adams crashing back to the mat. Gordy whipped Adams into the buckles and nailed Adams with a series of shoulder blocks to the gut. Gordy pulled Adams out of the corner, whipped Adams into the ropes and dropped Adams with a big clothesline. Gordy for the cover. 1...2... Adams kicked out. Gordy then grabbed Adams and went to hoist Adams up for the piledriver but Adams twice blocked the move and backdropped Gordy while falling to a knee. Both men to their feet. Gordy stunned Adams with a knee to the gut, whipped Adams into the ropes and looked to catch Adams coming off with a backdrop but Adams leapfrogged Gordy, spun around and nailed Gordy with an enzuigiri. Gordy crashed to mat face-first. Gordy rolled over and Adams grabbed Gordy's legs and wrapped them up and, after a brief struggle, turned Gordy over into the sharpshooter. Gordy fighting not to submit. Gordy scooted close to the ropes but they were just out of his grasp. Gordy was able to finally inch close enough to get his hand on the bottom rope and force a break in the hold.

 

Gordy made it to his feet with the aid of the ropes. Gordy walked away from the ropes and Adams went for the superkick again but Gordy grabbed Adams foot before Adams could connect and then spun Adams around and went to pop Adams with an atomic drop but Adams flipped out of Gordy's grasp, landed behind Gordy and when Gordy turned around, Adams kicked Gordy in the gut and nailed Gordy with a swinging neckbreaker. Adams for the cover. 1...2... Gordy got a shoulder up. Adams snapped Gordy up, whipped Gordy into the buckles and charged in but Gordy got his boot up and Adams slammed face-first into it and Adams crashed to the mat. Adams rolled over on his front and Gordy dropped down and locked Adams in the STF. Adams struggled in the hold and desperately fought his way near the ropes but Gordy was able to pull Adams away when Adams got close to grabbing the bottom rope. Adams refusing to give in and once again started moving towards the ropes and this time got close enough to grab the bottom rope and force a break. Gordy got up and drove a series of knees into Adam's back. Gordy grabbed Adams, whipped Adams into the ropes and caught Adams coming with a boot to the chest that dropped Adams. Gordy then hoisted Adams up and nailed him with a piledriver. Gordy for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2...thr... Adams kicked out. Gordy got up and picked up Adams and went to hoist Adams up for the powerbomb. As Gordy hoisted Adams up, Adams responded with a series of punches to Gordy's head and Gordy toppled to the mat with Adams on top of him. Adams nailed Gordy with a few more head shots and then Gordy threw Adams off of him. Both men slowly made it to their feet and Adams stunned Gordy with a superkick out of nowhere. Gordy crashed to the mat and Adams covered him and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell. Decent ovation for the Adams victory.

 

Ref went over and took the belt from Craig Johnson and had a few words with Craig. Adams got to his feet and the ref raised his hand in victory and handed Adams the belt. Adams clutched the belt to his chest and soaked in the moment.

 

CJ: "In a time of 8 minutes, 46 seconds, your winner...and NEW Southern States Heritage Champion...Chris Adams!")

 

Adams then held the belt up with both hands and then left the ring and slung the belt over his shoulder as he made his way back up the aisle.

 

WINNER: Adams - Pinfall - Superkick - 8:46)

 

(Announcers Gordon Solie and Bob Caudle discussed Adams winning the belt and then thanked WCW for their hospitality and reminded viewers that Southern States Wrestling's flagship show Brawl-Star Wrestling airs every Sat. night at 11 pm E/P on TV Land.)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers welcomed viewers back and intro'd a video chronicling the Nord-Rich situation. Video aired.)

 

Match 3 (Comeback Match)

'Wildfire' Tommy Rich vs. Nord The Barbarian

 

('Deaf Forever' by Motorhead played and Nord stomped out on the entrance stage and was holding his big chain high in the air. Nord was in his black tights with the word 'Berzerker' written in white lightning bolt lettering, fur-lined boots and his fur-lined vest. Nord got in the ring and stomped around some more and continued waving the chain in the air. He was booed. Nord placed his chain over the top ring bolt in the corner that connects the buckle to the post.

 

'Rocky Top' played and the fans popped for Tommy Rich. Rich was in his black tights with flames on the lower half of them, boots that were flaming (not literally) and a 'Wildfire' t-shirt. Rich came out on the ramp and then charged to the ring while ripping off his shirt and leaving it in the aisle. Rich ran up the stairs and quickly climbed into the ring.

 

Nord charged over and went to punch Rich but Rich blocked the punch try and fired back on Nord with a series of head shots. Ref called for the bell. Rich whipped Nord into the ropes and caught Nord coming off with a high backdrop and Nord crashed to the mat. Nord got up and Rich kicked Nord in the gut and then peppered Nord with more punches. Rich hit the ropes and came off and blasted Nord with a flying lariat. Nord crashed to the mat. Rich hit the ropes and came off and nailed Nord with a flying elbow smash. Rich for the cover. 1...2... Nord kicked out. Rich waited for Nord to make it to his feet and Rich charged at Nord again and went to catch Nord with a flying crossbody but Nord caught Rich, held Rich for a few seconds and then nailed Rich with a fallaway slam. Rich got up and Nord popped Rich with a few head shots of his own. Rich staggered in the ring as Nord methodically stalked him. Nord nailed Rich with a double sledge to the back. Rick hurting but still on his feet. Nord nailed Rich with another double sledge to the back and Rich stayed on his feet but was hurting even more. Nord then grabbed the back of Rich's tights and drove a series of forearms into Rich's lower back. Rich fell against the ropes. Nord grabbed Rich and repeatedly rammed Rich's head into the top buckle in rapid-fire fashion. Rich leaned front-first against the buckles. Nord backed up, charged across the ring and nailed Rich with a running splash to the back. Rich staggered backwards out of the corner and crashed to his back in the ring. Nord nailed Rich with a standing leg drop and went for the cover. 1...2...2-1/2... Rich kicked out. Rich got to his feet and Nord raised his arms and smashed Rich with a brutal forearm smash on each shoulder. Rich dropped to a knee. Nord grabbed Rich, hoisted Rich up in the press position and threw Rich over the top rope and Rich crashed to the floor. Ref started the 20-count. Rich was barely moving at first but started stirring as the count rose. Nord broke up the 20-count and went out on the apron as Rich got to his feet. Nord came off the apron and pulverized Rich with a flying shoulder tackle. Both men crashed to the floor. Ref started the 20-count again. Nord got to his feet first and grabbed Rich, who was on his knees. Nord went to ram Rich's head into the ringside barricade but Tommy blocked it twice and then drove a trio of elbows into Nord's ribs and instead rammed Nord's head into the barricade. Rich quickly rolled in and out of the ring to break the ref's 20-count. Nord had staggered off and Rich came up behind Nord and nailed Nord with a double sledge to the back that sent Nord crashing front-first into the ringside barricade. Rich then slammed Nord's head into the barricade a second time. Rich threw Nord back into the ring.

 

Rich climbed back into the ring and came up behind Nord and caught Nord in the sleeper. Nord briefly struggled as Rich piggybacked him while maintaining the hold. Nord backed up and rammed Rich back-first into the buckles twice. Rich let go of the hold and was hurting in the corner. Nord caught Rich with a kick to the gut, whipped Rich into the opposite buckles. Rich staggered out of the corner and Nord dropped him with a boot to the face. Nord backed up and prepared to do his flying leg drop finisher but Rich rolled over and was holding his face. Nord stomped on Rich and then went and pressed his foot down on the side of Rich's face. Rich in pain as the ref counted and Nord broke the illegal move at the count of 4. Nord pulled Rich up, whipped Rich into the ropes and looked to nail Rich with a clothesline but Rich ducked the move and came back with a Thesz Press. Nord down with Rich on top of him. Rich popped Nord in the head with a series of rapid-fire punches and then got up and caught Nord with a fist drop to the head. Rich for the cover. 1... Nord kicked out. Rich got up as Nord was making it to his feet, grabbed Nord, whipped Nord into the ropes and caught Nord coming off with a punch to the gut. Rich grabbed Nord and went to hoist Nord up for the exploder suplex but Nord caught Rich with a couple of elbow strikes to the side of the head, escaped the hold and dropped Rich with a clothesline. Rich crashed to the mat. Rich rolled over on his side and Nord dropped an elbow into Rich's ribcage. Nord picked Rich up horizontally and walked around the ring, stopped and nailed Rich with a front powerslam. Nord for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2...thr... Rich kicked out. Nord grabbed Rich and started pulling Rich to his feet and Rich fired away with a series of punches to the side of Nord's ribs. Rich got to his feet and fired away on Nord with head shots. Rich grabbed the staggered Nord and bodyslammed him. Rich delivered a stomp to Nord and then went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle and came off with a fist drop but Nord rolled out of the way and Rich slammed his fist into the mat. Rich got to his knees holding his hands as Nord made his way to his feet and nailed Rich with a boot to the side of the head. Rich toppled over. Nord grabbed Rich and went to nail Rich with a suplex but Rich twice blocked the move and started to hoist Nord up but Nord shifted his weight and blocked the move and blasted Rich with a gourdbuster. Nord for the cover. 1...2... Rich got a shoulder up. Nord snapped Rich up, whipped Rich into the ropes and dropped Rich coming off with a boot to the face. Rich crashed to the mat. Nord hit the ropes and came off and went to hit Rich with his flying leg drop finisher but Rich rolled out of the way and Nord crashed to the mat. Both men down. Rich stumbled and fell back against the buckles. Nord charged in on Rich but Rich moved and Nord hit the buckles front-first and turned around and Rich kicked Nord in the gut, grabbed Nord and this time hit the exploder suplex. Rich covered Nord and hooked the leg. 1...2...3!

 

Ref called for the bell as the fans roared.

 

An exhausted Rich got to his feet and the ref raised his hand in victory. Nord went over and got his chain as Rich and the ref were distracted and facing away as a fan in a baseball cap suddenly jumped the ringside barricade and got in the ring.

 

Madden: "Who the hell is that?!"

 

Nord turned and went to go after Rich with the chain but stopped suddenly as the fan was in his way. The fan ripped off his hat and shirt.

 

Schiavone: "It's 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff!"

 

Nord was yelling at Orndorff to get to get out of the way and Orndorff wouldn't budge. The stand-off lasted a few more tense seconds as Rich came over to back Orndorff.

 

Nord was picked up on a mic:

 

Nord: "You made a big mistake! You haven't seen the last of me, Orndorff!"

 

Nord then left the ring and started to head back up the aisle and then turned and looked back at the ring as Orndorff gestured that he was ready to fight Nord. After a brief staredown, Nord turned and stomped back up the aisle as Orndorff raised Rich's hand in victory as the crowd roared.

 

WINNER: Rich - Pinfall - Exploder Suplex - 12:49)

 

(Announcers discussed Rich beating Nord in Rich's comeback match and an unexpected appearance by Orndorff. Hyped still to come: WCW WT Tourney Final: Flair vs. Zbysko. Said the Tru TV Championship: Martel (TVC) vs. O was next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

Match 4 (Tru TV Championship)

Rick Martel (TVC) w/ Mgr. Jimmy Hart vs. Steve O

 

('Hand Jive' by George Thorogood filled the arena and out came O to a good ovation. O was wearing a blue ring jacket with 'Steve O' written in white cursive letters on the back, blue tights and white boots with blue trim. He slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring. O acknowledged the crowd once in the ring.

 

Music-only version of 'Synchronicity 2' by The Police filled the arena and out came Martel to a good ovation. Martel slapped hands with fans on the ring way to the ring. Martel was wearing blue tights with the fleur de lis on each side of the tights, blue boots with white trim and a blue ring jacket with a white fleur de lis on the back with 'Rick Martel' written underneath the logo. He had the title around his waist. Hart was in a black suit with white lapels and a megaphone logo on the back of the jacket, black and white shoes, sunglasses and carrying his megaphone. Martel slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring. The pair saluted the crowd once in the ring.

 

Ref took the belt from Martel and held it up for all to see and then handed it off to Craig Johnson.

 

Ref called both men to the middle of he ring, laid down the ground rules and patted each man down and then sent each man back to their corners. Hart and Martel had a few wrods before Hart left the ring for the floor.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

The two men came out of their corners and circled one another. Martel and O shook hands and then engaged in a collar-and-elbow tie-up that Martel quickly turned into a side headlock on O. After a brief struggle, O shoved Martel off into the ropes and Martel came off and O caught Martel with a hip-toss. Martel got to his feet and the men circled each other once again and engaged in another collar-and-elbow tie-up and O drove Martel into the corner and the ref ordered a break and both men broke cleanly. The men circled each other once again and O swept Martel's left leg out from under him and dropped on Martel for the cover. 1... Martel kicked out. O grabbed Martel, whipped Martel into the ropes and bent down looking to catch Martel with a backdrop but Martel leapfrogged O and when O turned around he was greeted with a dropkick from Martel. O got to his feet and Martel quickly moved in and whipped O into the ropes and caught O coming off with a spinebuster. Martel for the cover and hooked the leg. 1....2... O kicked out. O got up and charged at Martel and Martel caught O with an arm drag. O got up and Martel went for another dropkick kick but O fell out of the way and Martel crashed to the mat. Martel got to his hands and knees and O grabbed Martel and nailed Martel with a suplex. O snapped up Martel and went for another suplex but Martel twice blocked the move and nailed O with suplex of his own. Martel grabbed O and went to whip O into the buckles but O reversed and sent Martel into the buckles. O charged in and Martel moved and O slammed front-first into the buckles and stumbled backwards out of the corner and crashed to the mat. Martel grabbed O's legs and was able to turn O over into the Boston Crab. O fought not to submit as he inched his way towards the ropes. Martel had the hold firmly locked in but O finally got close enough to the ropes to grab the bottom rope and force a break in the hold. O got to his feet and Martel moved in with a series of bodyshots, whipped O into the ropes and caught O coming off with a powerslam. Martel went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as O got to his feet. When O was up, Martel connected with a flying bodypress off the top rope but O rolled through it and went for the pin on Martel. 1...2... Martel kicked out. The two men got up and O caught Martel with a kick to the gut and then hit the rolling neckbreaker. O for the cover. 1...2...2-1/2... Martel kicked out. O grabbed Martel, whipped Martel into the ropes and blasted Martel coming off with a dropkick. O circled around and waited for Martel to get to his feet. Martel got up and O blasted him with the codebreaker. Martel rolled over. Crowd rose to its feet. O covered Martel and hooked the leg. 1...2...thr... Martel was able to grab the bottom rope and force a break. O on his knees and in disbelief. O grabbed Martel and went to whip Martel into the ropes but Martel reversed and sent O into the ropes. Martel bent over looking to catch O with a backdrop but instead O caught Martel and stunned him with a fisherman suplex into a bridgeout for the pin. 1...2...thr... Martel got a shoulder up. O started to pull Martel up but Martel grabbed O around the waist, ran O into the ropes, shoved O off into the other ropes and caught O coming off and hot-shotted O on the top rope. O snapped back and crashed to the mat. Martel for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2..2-9/10... O kicked out. Martel grabbed O and hoisted O up for the suplex but O shifted his weight, dropped down behind Martel and ran Martel into the ropes and rolled Martel up for the pin. 1...2...thr... Martel escaped again. Crowd in disbelief. Hart urging on Martel from ringside. Martel and O to their feet. O stunned Martel with a sole kick to the chest. Martel spun around and grabbed his chest and O moved in and blasted Martel with a Russian legsweep. O went over and mounted the top buckle facing the crowd as Martel got to his feet. O came off with a moonsault but Martel fell out of the way and O crashed to the mat. Martel got to his feet, grabbed O and bodyslammed him. Martel went out on the apron and performed his swan dive (slingshot splash over the top rope back into the ring) and connected. Martel covered O and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

Mixed crowd reaction as many wanted O to win. Ref took the title from Johnson and said a few words to him and then went over and raised Martel's hand in victory and handed him the title.

 

CJ: "In a time of 8 minutes, 14 seconds, your winner...and STILL Tru TV Champion...Rick Martel!"

 

Hart was now in the ring and Martel handed him the title and Martel helped O to his feet. Hart patted O on the shoulder and then Martel extended his hand to congratulate O on a good match. O looked at Martel's hand for a few seconds and then gave a blow-off gesture and angrily left the ring and headed back up the aisle as a puzzled Martel and Hart looked on.

 

WINNER: Martel - Pinfall - Swan Dive - 8:14)

 

(Announcers discussed Martel winning and O refusing to shake Martel's hand and angrily leaving the ring after the match. Said the World Title final was coming up!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson was standing by.

 

SH: "What a night it's been so far here on 'Autumn Anarchy' and we've still got the WCW World Title Tournament final between Ric Flair and Larry Zbysko coming up.

 

"We just saw Steve O melt down again after giving Rick Martel a great battle for Tru TV Championship. We'll have more on that sitation on 'Mayhem this Tuesday at 9 right here on Tru TV.

 

"And, you saw it earlier. Pro wrestler Paul Orndorff came out of the crowd and saved Tommy Rich from a savage beating from Nord The Barbarian with his chain that he calls Valhalla after their match. Some heated words were exchanged between Orndorff and Nord in the ring. So, Paul Orndorff has agreed to appear on 'Mayhem' this Tuesday to explain why he came to Rich's aid. It's important to note that Orndorff is not under contract to World Class Wrestling. This is already turning into an interesting situation so you'll want to tune in and hear what the man they call 'Mr. Wonderful' has to say.

 

"Also, the first World Champion in WCW history will make an appearance on 'Mayhem' as well. Will it be Ric Flair or Larry Zbysko? We'll find out right after the break.")

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers said they had some breaking news. They intro'd video of Martel pinning Steve O in the last match and it showed Martel's right foot was sticking out under the bottom rope. After the video aired, the announcers pointed out that the ref should have stopped the count and continued the match. Told fans to tune in this Tuesday to 'Mayhem' for more on this developing story.)

 

(Announcers then intro'd video chronicling the Flair-Zbysko feud and how they made it to the WT Tourney final. Video aired.)

 

Match 5 (WCW World Title Tournament Final)

'Nature Boy' Ric Flair vs. 'Living Legend' Larry Zbysko

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson.

 

CJ: "It is now time for the main event of the evening!"

 

Crowd cheered.

 

CJ: "Allow me to introduce at this time WCW Championship Committee member Tony Garea."

 

Garea, in a suit, made his way to the ring and another man in a suit had the Haliburton handcuffed to his wrist that contained the title belt. They got very little response. The pair got in the ring and the man with the Haliburton sat the briefcase on the top buckle and unlocked the handcuffs.

 

'I'm The Man' by Anthrax filled the arena and Larry Zbysko made his way to the ring to very loud boos. Zbysko was in his black tights and black boots with 'LZ' on the outside of each boot with gold lettering. He also had on a black ring jacket that had the words 'Living Legend' in gold lettering on the back. Zbysko got in the ring and paid no mind to the booing fans.

 

Anticipation grew as there was a brief pause.

 

'Also Sprach Zarathustra' poured out of the speakers and the crowd exploded as Flair came out and made his way to the ring. He was in his green robe. No slapping of hands with the fans as Flair was all business here. Flair got in the ring and went to his corner and removed his robe. He was in his green tights and yellow boots with 'RF' in green lettering on the outside of each boot.

 

CJ: "The following match has been sanctioned by the World Class Wrestling Championship Committee.This contest is scheduled for one fall to a finish and there must be a winner. This is the final of the World Class World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. The winner of this match will be crowned the first-ever World Class World Heavyweight Champion.

 

"Introducing first, he hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, weighing in at 233 pounds...Larry Zbysko!"

 

Loud boos as Zbysko stepped out of his corner and raised his fist in the air.

 

CJ: "And his opponent. He is from Charlotte, North Carolina, weighing in at 243 pounds...'Nature Boy' Ric Flair!"

 

Loud roar from the fans as Flair briefly acknowledged the fans with a quick wave.

 

The man with the briefcase opened it and took out the World Title belt and handed it to Tony Garea.

 

Ref called Flair and Zbysko to the middle of the ring. Ref laid down the rules and patted each man down as Flair and Zbysko kept their eyes locked on one another. Ref then sent each man back to his corner. Garea handed the ref the title and Garea walked over and shook each man's hand before leaving the ring with the man who was with him. Ref then held the title aloft and walked to all four sides of the ring so fans could see it. Ref then handed the belt down to ring announcer Craig Johnson.

 

Crowd really buzzing now.

 

Ref called for the bell and history was about to be made!

 

Zbysko and Flair moved out of their corners and Zbysko went to punch Flair but Flair blocked the punch try and nailed Zbysko with a punch to the face and then nailed Zbysko with a series of chest chops, whipped Zbysko into the ropes and caught Zbysko coming off with a backdrop. Zbysko got up next to the ropes and Flair charged over and clotheslined Zbysko over the top rope down to the floor as the crowd roared. Ref ordered Flair back as Zbysko made his way to his feet on he floor. Ref counting. Zbysko climbed back up on the apron and started to climb back in the ring when Flair came over and Zbysko dropped back down to the floor and started walking around as the crowd booed. Ref counting again. Flair bolted the ring and chased Zbysko around the ring. Zbysko climbed into the ring and Zbysko stomped on Flair as Flair was crawling into the ring. Zbysko grabbed Flair, whipped Flair into the ropes and looked to catch Flair coming off with a clothesline but Flair ducked the move and came back with a flying forearm shiver to the side of the head. Zbysko crashed to the mat. Flair dropped on top of Zbysko and popped Zbysko in the head with a series of punches. Flair snapped Zbysko up and suplexed Zbysko. Flair then dropped an elbow on Zbysko and went for the cover. 1...2... Zbysko kicked out. Flair and Zbysko to their feet and Zbysko moved on Flair but Flair caught Zbysko with an arm drag and locked on an arm bar. Flair on his feet and Zbysko on his knees and Flair had the hold locked in. Zbysko made his way to his feet. Flair cinched up on the hold. Zbysko was able to move close enough to grab the top rope and force a break in the hold. Zbysko started shaking out his left arm when Flair moved in and Zbysko stepped one leg through the ropes onto the apron. Flair moved back in and Zbysko caught Flair with a kick to the gut. Zbysko whipped Flair into the ropes and caught Flair coming off with a spin kick to the chest. Flair crashed to the mat. Zbysko put the boots to the downed Flair. Zbysko then knelt down and placed his knee on Flair's throat. Ref counting. Zbysko broke the choke at the count of 4. Flair rolled out on the apron. Zbysko reached down over the top rope and pulled Flair up by the hair and then neck snapped Flair across the top rope. Flair crashed to the apron and down to the floor. Ref counting. Flair started to get to his feet next to the apron and Zbsyko broke the ref's count and stomped Flair in the head. Flair back down.

 

Zbysko left the ring and dropped to the floor. Zbysko pulled Flair up by the hair to his knees and punched Flair in the face a few times. Zbysko then threw Flair into the ringside barricade. Flair in a crumpled heap at ringside. Zbysko rolled in and out of the ring to break the ref's 20-count. Flair on his knees and Zbysko popped Flair with more head shots. Zbysko then whipped Flair into the barricade and charged in on Flair but Flair came out and floored Zbysko with a clothesline of his own. Flair dropped to a knee. Both men down on the floor. Announcers said there could be no double count out. Flair got up as Zbysko got to a knee facing away from Flair. Flair repaid Zbysko for earlier head shot by coming up behind Zbysko, grabbing him under the chin and nailing Zbysko with punches to the side of the head. Flair then picked up Zbysko and suplexed him on the floor. Ref had to re-start the count. Flair grabbed Zbysko and threw Zbysko back into the ring. Zbysko got to his feet as Flair climbed in and Zbysko charged Flair and Flair countered with an inverted atomic drop. Zbysko crashed to the mat. Flair grabbed Zbysko's left leg, yanked on it a few times and then locked Zbysko in the figure four. Zbysko fighting not to submit. Zbysko inching towards the ropes and Flair had the hold firmly locked on. Zbysko was just about to grab the bottom rope when Flair scooted back to the middle of the ring with Zbysko still in the hold. Zbysko close to tapping out. Crowd wants a submission. Zbysko again scooted towards the ropes and was close but couldn't reach them. Zbysko then took one last desperate lunge and was able to grab the middle rope and force a break in the hold. Zbysko made it to his feet with the aid of the ropes. Zbysko was now limping. Flair moved in and nailed Zbysko with more chest chops and then bodyslammed the stunned Zbysko. Flair backed up and hit the ropes and came off with a knee drop to the head but Zbysko moved and Flair crashed knee-first into the mat. Both men down. Zbysko made it to his feet just before Flair and Zbysko with a stiff kick to the side of the ribs. Flair grabbing his ribs. Zbysko hit Flair with some head shots and then whipped Flair into the buckles and proceeded to put the boots to Flair's gut. Flair dropped to his ass in the corner and Zbysko started choking Flair out with his boot and broke the illegal move at the count of 4. Zbysko reached down and started to pull Flair up when Flair reached down and pulled Zbysko's legs out from under him and went for the cover. 1...2... Zbysko kicked out.

 

Both men to their feet. Flair caught Zbysko with a couple of kicks to the gut and then locked Zbysko in a side headlock. After a brief struggle, Zbysko countered by atomic dropping Flair on the top rope and crotching him. Flair fell back into the ring. Zbysko made matters worse by grabbing Flair's legs and stomping on Flair's groin area. Zbysko and the ref had words. Zbysko pulled Flair up, grabbed Flair in a front facelock and blasted Flair with a swinging neckbreaker. Zbysko for the cover. 1...2...2-1/2... Flair painfully kicked out. Zbysko stomped Flair in the head and grabbed Flair in a front facelock. Zbysko cinched up on the hold as Flair got to his feet. Flair then found the strength to ram Zbysko back-first into the buckles. Flair then blasted Zbysko with a series of stiff chest chops. Flair then mounted the middle buckle over Zbysko and fired away with head shots. Flair stopped and Zbysko staggered out of the corner next to the ropes and Flair nailed Zbysko with a forearm smash to the back. Flair then whipped Zbysko into the ropes and caught Zbysko coming off with an elbow to the chest. Zbysko crashed to the mat. Zbysko got to his feet and Flair caught Zbysko with a kick to he gut. Flair then caught Zbysko with a gutwrench suplex. Flair got up, backed into the ropes and came off with a knee drop that connected this time. Flair slow in covering Zbysko. 1...2... Zbysko kicked out. Flair grabbed Zbysko and went to nail Zbysko with the piledriver but Zbysko twice blocked the move and backdropped Flair to the mat. Zbysko got to his feet as Flair started getting up and Zbysko moved in and caught Flair in the Larry Land Dreamer (guillotine choke) and wrapped his legs around Flair's waist. Flair struggled in the hold briefly and was able to maneuver around get his foot on the bottom rope to force a break. Zbysko grabbed Flair and went to piledrive Flair but Flair twice blocked the move and backdropped Zbysko over the top rope down to the floor. Flair went down in the ring. Ref started counting on Zbysko. Flair started recovering in the ring. Ref's count was rising as Zbysko got to his feet on the floor. Flair made it to his feet. Zbysko snapped to and climbed back into the ring just before the count of 20. Zbysko swung wildly at Flair and missed and turned around and Flair pulverized Zbysko with a clothesline. Zbysko crashed to the mat. Flair went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as Zbysko made it to his feet. Zbysko turned around and Flair came off the top buckle and nailed Zbysko with a fist to the head. Zbysko went down. Zbysko made it to his feet and Flair popped Zbysko with more chest chops, whipped Zbysko into the ropes and caught Zbysko coming off with gut kick.

 

Flair then hoisted Zbysko up and nailed Zbysko with a piledriver as the fans erupted. Flair a little slow in covering Zbysko and hooked the leg. 1...2...thr... Zbysko kicked out. Crowd groaned. Zbysko to a knee and Flair a little slow getting up. Flair reached down to pull Zbysko up and Zbysko stunned Flair with an eye poke. Flair grabbed at his eye and turned away from Zbysko and Zbysko moved over and rolled Flair up from behind for the pin while holding the tights. 1...2...thr... Flair kicked out. Both men feeling the effects of the match. Both men made it to their feet and Flair caught Zbysko in a small package. 1...2...2-3/4... Zbysko kicked out. Crowd on a roller coaster ride. Both men up and Flair caught Zbysko with a quick chop and went to whip Zbysko into the buckles but Zbysko reversed and sent Flair crashing into the buckles. Zbysko caught Flair with a punch to the jaw and then blasted Flair with a couple of deliberate chest chops. Zbysko yelled: Whoo! and then chopped Flair again only this time Flair fired back. A punch exchange ensued and Flair gained the advantage and reversed positions in the corner with Zbysko and Flair pummeled Zbysko with a barrage of chest chops. Zbysko staggered out of the corner holding his chest. Flair stalked Zbysko and Zbysko turned around and Flair caught Zbysko with a shin breaker. Zbysko crashed to the mat with Flair holding on to his left foot. Flair yanked on Zbysko's leg and went for the figure four but Zbysko kicked Flair off and Flair collided with the ref and Flair and the ref went down. Ref rolled out on the apron and fell to the floor. Flair and Zbysko now battle-weary warriors. Both men made it to their feet and Zbysko jumped on Flair and pounded on him and then whipped Flair into the ropes and looked to catch Flair coming off with a clothesline but Flair ducked the move and came back and he and Zbysko clotheslined each other. Both men crashed to the mat and were laid out and barely moving. Ref still down on the floor. Bob Orton, in street clothes, made his way down the aisle. Crowd popped as Kid, still in his ring attire, came charging out of the back. Just before Orton got to ringside, Kid, spun Orton around and blasted Orton with some head shots. Orton staggered back up the aisle as Kid followed. Kid jumped on Orton off the to the side of the entrance ramp and he and Orton fought to the side of the entrance stage and disappeared.

 

Flair started stirring and slowly made it to his feet. Suddenly, Don Muraco, in street cloithes and chair in hand, charged to the ring. Flair had gone over by the ropes to check on the ref. Muraco slid into the ring and popped to his feet with the chair at the ready. Flair turned around and Muraco pummeled Flair with a chair shot to the head. Flair crashed to the mat and rolled over on his stomach. Zbysko was now recovering. Muraco bolted the ring and went over and grabbed the ref and threw him back into the ring. Muraco and his chair then disappeared back up the aisle. Zbysko went over and grabbed a now bloody Flair. Zbysko hoisted Flair up and blasted Flair with his brain buster finisher. Zbysko covered Flair and hooked the leg. Ref now recovered enough to make the count. 1.....2.....3! Ref called for the bell.

 

Fans booing and some garbage hitting the ring. Groggy ref went over and took the belt from Craig Johnson and had a few words with him.

 

Zbysko had gotten to his feet and the ref raised Zbysko's hand and started to hand the belt to Zbysko.

 

Zbysko picked up on a mic.

 

Zbysko: "Put the belt on me, jerk!"

 

Ref put the belt on Zbysko.

 

Zbysko let out a loud 'YES!' as the boos grew louder.

 

CJ: "In a time of 19 minutes, 17 seconds, your winner...and first-ever WCW World Champion...Larry Zbysko!"

 

More boos.

 

A bloody Flair was shown from behind slowly walking back up the aisle and holding the back of his neck. Back in the ring, Zbysko raised his arms up in the air as the boos continued.

 

Announcers told viewers to tune into 'Mayhem' this Tuesday night on Tru TV for more on Zbysko winning the belt as the program went off the air.

 

WINNER: Zbysko - Pinfall - Brain Buster - 19:17)

 

END PROGRAM

 

Attendance: 7,602*

(*Company record.)

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM - EP. 23 - UNIVERSITY PLACE, TX - MOODY COLISEUM - 9-22-15 (Live)

 

(Show opened with video of the end of the World Title Tournament final between Ric Flair and Larry Zbysko.

 

VIDEO: Flair stalked Zbysko and when Zbysko turned around Flair caught Zbysko with a shin breaker. Zbysko crashed to the mat with Flair holding on to his left foot. Flair yanked on Zbysko's leg and went for the figure four but Zbysko kicked Flair off and Flair collided with the ref and Flair and the ref went down. Ref rolled out on the apron and fell to the floor. Flair and Zbysko now battle-weary warriors. Both men made it to their feet and Zbysko jumped on Flair and pounded on him and then whipped Flair into the ropes and looked to catch Flair coming off with a clothesline but Flair ducked the move and came back and he and Zbysko clotheslined each other. Both men crashed to the mat and were laid out and barely moving. Ref still down on the floor. Bob Orton, in street clothes, made his way down the aisle. Crowd popped as Kid, still in his ring attire, came charging out of the back. Just before Orton got to ringside, Kid, spun Orton around and blasted Orton with a couple of head shots. Orton staggered back up the aisle as Kid followed. Kid jumped on Orton off the to the side of the entrance ramp and he and Orton disappeared around the entrance stage.

 

Flair started stirring and slowly made it to his feet. Suddenly, Don Muraco, in street clothes and chair in hand, charged to the ring. Flair had gone over by the ropes to check on the ref. Muraco slid into the ring and popped to his feet with the chair at the ready. Flair turned around and Muraco pummeled Flair with a chair shot to the head. Flair crashed to the mat and rolled over on his stomach. Zbysko was now recovering. Muraco bolted the ring and went over and grabbed the ref and threw him back into the ring. Muraco and his chair then disappeared back up the aisle to the back. Zbysko went over and grabbed a now bloody Flair. Zbysko hoisted Flair up and blasted Flair with his brain buster finisher. Zbysko covered Flair and hooked the leg. Ref recovered enough to make the count. 1.....2.....3! Ref called for the bell.

 

Ref put the belt on Zbysko.

 

Zbysko let out a loud 'YES!' as the boos grew louder.

 

CJ: "In a time of 19 minutes, 17 seconds, your winner...and first-ever WCW World Champion...Larry Zbysko!"

 

More boos.

 

A bloody Flair was shown from behind slowly walking back up the aisle and holding the back of his neck. Back in the ring, Zbysko raised his arms up in the air as the boos continued.)

 

(Show Intro)

 

(Crowd Shots/Pyro)

 

(Theme from the original 'Hawaii Five-O' played and Muraco came out to really loud boos. He was in street clothes and was carrying a mic.

 

Muraco got in the ring and walked around for a moment as the boos continued.

 

DM: "It's like this. Ric Flair prevented me from winning the World Title; so I prevented Ric Flair from winning the World Title. Tit-for-tat. Ric Flair is a man who doesn't deserve to be the World Champion. I can't begin to tell you all the..."

 

Crowd popped as Flair, in street clothes, charged down the aisle and hit the ring. Flair spun Muraco around and started blasting Muraco with head shots. Muraco dropped the mic. Flair whipped Muraco into the ropes and caught Muraco coming off with a flying forearm shiver to side of the head. Muraco crashed to the mat and quickly rolled out of the ring and dropped to his feet on the floor. Flair followed Muraco out and peppered Muraco with a series of chest chops and then pulled Muraco's shirt over his head, ala a hockey fight, and started blasting Muraco with uppercuts. Muraco staggered away and pulled his shirt back down and Flair grabbed the back of Muraco's head and slammed Muraco's head into the ringside barricade. Muraco dropped to a knee on the floor. Flair continued pounding Muraco until Muraco low-blowed Flair. Flair grabbed his goods and Muraco grabbed Flair and slammed Flair's head into the ringside barricade twice. Flair turned around leaned against the barricade. Muraco blasted Flair with some punches and threw Flair back into the ring. Muraco reached under the apron and brandished a chair Muraco climbed back into the ring as Flair got to a knee. Muraco raised the chair to bash Flair in the head when Flair shot up and tackled Muraco to the mat. Muraco dropped the chair. Flair blasting Muraco with more head shots. Muraco rolled over and he and Flair started roilling around on the mat exchanging punches. WCW security came charging to the ring. Security personnel were able to peel Flair and Muraco off of each other and get them separated. The wrestlers were each pushed into a corner. Flair broke away from the security holding him t bay and charged over and jumped on Muraco and the fighting between the two continued. Security again was able to get the two separated. Flair was raging and Muraco was pissed. Security was able to hustle Muraco out of the ring and down to the floor. Flair stalking around like a caged animal in the ring as security personnel kept him at bay in the ring. Flair went over by the ropes and started yelling at Muraco and Muraco started yelling back. Security started to escort Muraco back up the aisle. Flair acted like he was gonna stay in the ring. Security let their guard down and Flair bolted the ring, charged down the aisle and jumped on Muraco again. The fighting continued between the two. All security was now on the floor and in the aisle and once again separated the warring factions. Flair and Muraco had words with each other over a wall of security personnel. Flair went to go after Muraco again but this time security caught him. The security around Muraco was able to finally lead him to the back as an enraged Flair looked on from the aisle.

 

Flair then power-walked back to the ring and picked up the mic Muraco had dropped earlier.

 

DM: "Don Muraco! You no good son of a bitch! Let me be perfectly clear! I don't care about the World Title right now! The only thing I wanna do is kick the living hell out of you!"

 

Crowd roared as Flair stood in the ring still livid. Security signaled from the floor that it was time for Flair to leave. An angry Flair left the ring and stood for a moment at ringside as security worked to try and cool Flair down. Flair and the heavy security presence then headed back up the aisle to the back as fans kept cheering their hero.)

 

(Announcers welcomed viewers and discussed the Flair-Muraco brawl. Then hyped coming up on the program: First-ever WCW World Champion Larry Zbysko is here; Paul Orndorff makes an appearance; and Tito Santana & Dynamite Kid vs. Buff Bagwell & the mysterious masked wrestler known only as 'The X-Factor'; and more. Then sent it backstage.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson.

 

SH: "Hi everybody. Scott Hudson here. What a wild beginning tonight here on 'Mayhem'. It's obvious that Ric Flair has some unfinished business with Don Muraco because of what transpired Friday at 'Autumn Anarchy'.

 

"But with me now, he made a successful return at 'Autumn Anarchy' with his win over Nord The Barbarian, Tommy Rich come on in here."

 

Rich walked into the interview area and was in street clothes.

 

SH: "Tommy, what a win over Nord. You have to feel great right now."

 

TR: "I do, Scott. I feel good physically. It was great to be able to beat Nord The Barbarian. Everyone knows he's a tough power wrestler who can inflict a lot of damage. But I was able to take what Nord dished out in the match, and believe me it was painful, and walk out of the ring the victor."

 

SH: "After the match was over, Nord grabbed his steel chain Valhalla and was preparing to hit you with it again when wrestler Paul Orndorff, who just happened to be sitting at ringside, got in the ring and prevented Nord from carrying out his assault."

 

TR: "Sometimes help comes from unexpected places. If Orndorff doesn't hit the ring and stop Nord from striking me with his chain again, who knows where I'd be today. I might have been put out of commission for a long time or my career might be over. When we got backstage, I thanked Paul for what he did. He didn't have to do it, but I'm thankful he did."

 

SH: "It should be pointed out that Orndorff doesn't wrestle for World Class. He's not under contract here."

 

TR: "That's right. I know he's supposed to be here tonight though I haven't seen him. I'm definitely interested in what he has to say. So, I'll be watching Paul's interview along with everyone else."

 

SH: "Congratulations on your victorious return to wrestling, Tommy. I think it's onward and upward from here."

 

TR: "Thank you, Scott."

 

SH: "Tommy Rich is back! Tony and Mark, back to you!")

 

(Announcers discussed the Rich interview. Said Kamala & Abdullah see action next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

Match 1

Kamala & Abdullah The Butcher w/ Mgr. El-Kaissey & handler Kimchee vs. The Batten Twins

 

(Batten Twins were already in the ring and announced.

 

'Cry of the Vatos' played as Kamala, Abdullah, Kimchee and El-Kaissey made their way to the ring to boos. Kamala was in his loin cloth print, had symbols painted on his body and face and was wearing his African tribal mask. Abdullah was in his orange pants with black stripe down each side and black pointed toe boots. Kimchee was in his African safari gear, pith helmet, white wrestling mask with brown trim and carrying a riding crop. Kaissey was in an expensive suit and the typical Arab male headwear. The quartet got in the ring and Kimchee removed Kamala's mask and he and Kaissey had words for Kam and Abby before heading to the floor.

 

Kam and Abby dominated. The Battens got very little offense in and they were finished off when Kamala pinned Bart Batten after hitting him with his diving splash finisher.

 

WINNER: Kamala & Abdullah - Pinfall - Kamala pinned Bart Batten with the Diving Splash - 4:27)

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson interviewed Adnan El-Kaissey.

 

Kamala, Abdullah and Kimchee were standing in the ring with Kaissey.

 

CJ: "I have to admit that I'm very uncomfortable doing this interview with Kamala and Abdullah in the ring."

 

AK: "Craig Johnson! You will be safe with Kimchee and myself in the ring to keep them under control!"

 

CJ: "I hope you're right."

 

AK: "Would you like Kimchee and me to leave you in the ring alone with them?!"

 

CJ: "No! No! Let's just do the interview."

 

AK: "Then don't question me when I tell you that will be okay!"

 

CJ: "Alright. Let's move on. The arrival of Abdullah was quite a stunner last week."

 

AK: "It shocked the wrestling world! I told you a revolution was coming and it would be televised and now it's started!"

 

CJ: "Will you be bringing in more men in the future?"

 

AK: "More soldiers will be on the way in the future, you infidel! I, Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey, am forming an army..."

 

CJ: "An army?!"

 

AK: "Yes, an army! And the duty of this army will be to wage war on the wrestlers here on World Class! I am a leader of men! And the men who will comprise my army are great warriors! They will be relentless in carrying out my orders because I am looking to go down in history as the man who built the greatest dynasty of all time in this sport! Blood will be spilled! Bodies will be broken! Careers will hang in the balance! We will be merciless in attaining our goals here!"

 

CJ: "That's quite an uncomfortable statement, Adnan. The two men you already have are ruthless enough."

 

AK: "They may be ruthless! But you need numbers to win a war and the building has just begun!"

 

CJ: "Both Kamala and Abdullah are from the jungles of Africa. Will all of your army be coming from that part of the world?"

 

AK: "No! My army is being recruited from all parts of the world! They will be the most feared and reviled force in this sport! And we don't care because power is the name of the game in this business! When we are finished, I will be remembered forever! My vast wealth from the oil business will allow me to wage war for as long as it takes to complete the mission!"

 

Abdullah and Kamala moved in close to Johnson.

 

CJ: "Whoa!"

 

AK: "Feeling a little uncomfortable, Johnson?!"

 

CJ: "Yes. Yes, I am."

 

AK: "Good! Imagine how it will be for the other wrestlers here in WCW in the future?! Kimchee!"

 

Kimchee gestured for Kam and Abby to back off and they didn't.

 

CJ: "P-please."

 

Kaissey snapped his fingers and Kimchee held up his riding crop and the menacing duo slowly backed off.

 

AK: "Do you have anything you want to say to me, infidel?!"

 

CJ: "Thank you for calling them off. Tony and Mark..."

 

Johnson gestured to send it back to Schiavone and Madden.)

 

(Announcers discussed the uncomfortable interview for Craig Johnson that just occured. Then sent it backstage.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson interviewed WCW Championship Committee member Tony Garea.

 

Garea was standing in the interview area in a suit.

 

SH: "Alright. Thank you, Tony and Mark. The night just gets wilder here on 'Mayhem'.

 

"With me right now is WCW Championship Committee member Tony Garea. Tony, you have some news regarding the TV Title match that took place between TV Champ Rick Martel and Steve O at 'Autumn Anarchy'."

 

TG: "I do, Scott. But first, let's take a look at this video from the end of the match."

 

VIDEO: O stunned Martel with a sole kick to the chest. Martel spun around and grabbed his chest and O moved in and blasted Martel with a Russian legsweep. O went over and mounted the top buckle facing the crowd as Martel got to his feet. O came off with a moonsault but Martel fell out of the way and O crashed to the mat. Martel got to his feet, grabbed O and bodyslammed him. Martel went out on the apron and performed his swan dive (slingshot splash over the top rope back into the ring) and connected. Martel covered O and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

TG: "Let's take a look at the pinfall on slo-motion instant replay."

 

Replay.

 

SH: "We see that Martel's foot is sticking out under the bottom rope there."

 

TG: "That's right, Scott. The referee should have stopped counting the pinfall and ordered the match to continue but he didn't see it. Because of that, the WCW Championship Committee has decided, at a date and time to be determined, Rick Martel will defend the Tru TV Championship against Steve O in a re-match. It's the only fair thing to do in a case like this. And we have talked to both Martel and O and told them the situation and they agree with the committee's decision."

 

SH: "We'll be looking forward to the re-match, Tony. The match they had at 'Autumn Anarchy' was an exciting affair. That was Tony Garea of the WCW Championship Committee. Paul Orndorff is here when we come back.")

 

(Commercials)

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson.

 

CJ: "Welcome back to 'Mayhem'. My guest at this time is a man who was sitting in the ringside seats at 'Autumn Anarchy' last Friday as a spectator. But, here's what he did at the end of the match between Tommy Rich and Nord The Barbarian."

 

VIDEO: Nord snapped Rich up, whipped Rich into the ropes and dropped Rich coming off with a boot to the face. Rich crashed to the mat. Nord hit the ropes and came off and went to hit Rich with his flying leg drop finisher but Rich rolled out of the way and Nord crashed to the mat. Both men down. Rich stumbled and fell back against the buckles. Nord charged in on Rich but Rich moved and Nord hit the buckles front-first and turned around and Rich kicked Nord in the gut, grabbed Nord and this time hit the exploder suplex. Rich covered Nord and hooked the lg. 1...2...3!

Ref called for the bell as the fans roared.

 

An exhausted Rich got to his feet and the ref raised his hand in victory. Nord went over and got his chain as Rich and the ref were distracted and facing away as a fan in a baseball cap suddenly jumped the ringside barricade and got in the ring.

 

Madden: "Who the hell is that?!"

 

Nord turned and went to go after Rich with the chain but stopped suddenly as the fan was in his way. The fan ripped off his hat and shirt.

 

Schiavone: "It's 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff!"

 

Nord was yelling at Orndorff to get to get out of the way and Orndorff wouldn't budge. The stand-off lasted a few more tense seconds as Rich came over to back Orndorff.

 

Nord was picked up on a mic:

 

Nord: "You made a big mistake! You haven't seen the last of me, Orndorff!"

 

Nord then left the ring and started to head back up the aisle and then turned and looked back at the ring as Orndorff gestured that he was ready to fight Nord. After a brief staredown, Nord turned and stomped back up the aisle as Orndorff raised Rich's hand in victory as the crowd roared. (End video)

 

CJ: Would you please welcome, 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff!"

 

Crowd cheered as Orndorff, in street clothes and wearing a baseball cap, made his way to the ring to a nice ovation from the crowd. Orndorff got in the ring and briefly acknowledged the fans.

 

CJ: "Paul! I've got to tell you, what you did the other night was totally unexpected. But it saved Tommy Rich from another assault by Nord with his chain Valhalla. You may have saved his career!"

 

PO: "Craig Johnson, it's great to be here in front of fans who appreciate real professional wrestling."

 

Crowd cheered.

 

PO: "I'm a regular viewer of 'Mayhem'. I never miss an episode. I saw what Nord did to Tommy Rich with that chain of his a few months ago. I honestly thought Tommy's career was over. But, I was just as excited as these folks out here when he announced he was coming back to the sport.

 

"I knew I was gonna be in Denver at the time 'Autumn Anarchy' was going down and I wanted to see the show. I was able to score a prime ticket. I was enjoying the matches. I cheered when Tommy pinned Nord. It was a great moment. But, when I saw Nord reach for his chain, I knew he was looking to ambush Tommy with it and there was no way I could stand by and let that happen."

 

CJ: "You took a big risk getting into the ring. It could have been you that Nord hit with the chain."

 

PO: "This is a high-risk sport. I knew the potential danger when I stepped into the ring against the big man. He tried to intimidate me and order me out of the way so he could bash Rich with the chain. At that moment, I was willing to take the hit to protect Tommy if that's what I needed to do. But there was no chance I was getting out of Nord's way."

 

CJ: "Tommy Rich has said that he is grateful for what you did. Have you two talked tonight?"

 

PO: "We have. Tommy has been very thankful for what I did. I appreciate the sentiment. He's a great guy and solid wrestler. I told him that if I'm ever in a bad situation that I hope he would come to my aid."

 

CJ: "Now, you're not under contract with World Class."

 

PO: "That is correct."

 

CJ: "After what transpired at 'Autumn Anarchy', will Paul Orndorff be signing a contract with the company any time soon?"

 

PO: "Right now, I'm..."

 

Crowd started chanting 'Sign a contract!'

 

PO (laughs): "Please! You people are too much!

 

"Craig, right now, I'm on hiatus from wrestling. This is a grueling business. The punishment you take in the ring, the constant travel, working with injuries. It can take it's toll. I will be returning to wrestling at some point. But I don't know when and I don't know where. Who knows? Maybe one day I will sign on the dotted line to work for WCW!"

 

More cheers.

 

CJ: "We'd love to see you wrestling in WCW rings."

 

PO: "One day. Maybe one day. That's really all I can say right now."

 

CJ: "Well, Paul, I think I can speak for all of us when I say that I hope to see you wrestling here in the very near future."

 

PO: "Thank you."

 

CJ: "Let's hear it one more time for Paul Orndorff!"

 

Crowd started chanting his last name and Orndorff again saluted the crowd.)

 

(Announcers discussed the Orndorff interview. Hyped still to come: An interview with new WCW World Champion Larry Zbysko. Then sent it to the back.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson.

 

SH: "Thank you, Tony and Mark. With me right now are Tru TV Champion Rick Martel and his manager Jimmy Hart.

 

"Gentlemen, you heard Tony Garea's announcement about a re-match with Steve O for the Tru TV Championship. Garea said you were on board with this because Martel had his foot sticking out underneath the bottom rope during the winning pin."

 

JH: "That's right, baby! Rick didn't realize his foot was sticking out under the rope. We have no problem with this whatsoever. Steve O gave Rick a great match and that's not the way we want to win. We want to win fairly and cleanly."

 

RM: "Like Jimmy said, I had no idea my foot was under the rope. We didn't know about it until we were contacted by a member of the championship committee because we had not seen a replay of the match. Steve O, you deserve another shot. You gave me a serious run for the money. You had me on the ropes a few times. We will get this done. And it will be another exciting match."

 

SH: "Jimmy, what was your reaction to O refusing to shake Rick's hand after the match and then storming out of the ring?"

 

JH: "Frustration. Steve has poured his heart and soul into being a winner. He's worked very hard. Steve's a good guy and I know he will start winning consistently one day. The frustration and disappointment is understandable on his part."

 

RM: "I was a little taken aback by Steve's reaction at the time it happened. But, not long after the match, I realized that it was nothing personal. It was the frustration talking. He's a competitor and he wants to win. You have to respect him for that. He's got his re-match and we'll see what happens."

 

SH: "Alright. Thank you very much, gentlemen. When we come back, tag team action. Tito Santana and the Dynamite Kid vs. 'American Gigolo' Buff Bagwell and the mysterious X-Factor.")

 

(Commercials)

 

Match 2

Tito Santana & Dynamite Kid vs. 'American Gigolo' Buff Bagwell & The X-Factor

 

(Back from commercial, all four men were already in the ring.

 

X-Factor was in his body tight that was red, white and black tie-dye, black gloves, black boots with red trim and black mask with red trim with a red 'X' over the eyes.

 

Bagwell had no ladies with him.

 

Match was a back-and-forth battle with some near falls. X broke up one pinfall attempt and Bagwell saved X from defeat on another occasion.

 

At the end of the match, X and Tito were the legal men in the ring. X briefly had the advantage and went to whip Tito into the ropes but Tito reversed and blasted X coming off with his double flying forearm smash finisher. Tito for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2... Bagwell hit the ring and stomped on Tito's upper back to break up the pin. Tito rolled off of X. Bagwell then cheap-shotted Tito with another stomp. Kid hit the ring and the ref cut him off. As the ref and Kid had words, Bagwell grabbed Tito and started to hoist Tito up for a suplex when Kid charged over and speared Bagwell. Bagwell dropped Tito to the mat and crashed to the mat and rolled over by the ropes. Kid bolted the ring and dropped dropped to the floor and started punching Bagwell in the head and then dragged Bagwell off the apron to the floor and continued the assault. In the ring, both men made it to their feet and X went to punch Tito but Tito blocked the punch try and nailed X with some punches of his own, whipped X into the buckles and nailed X with a step-up enzuigiri. X staggered out of the corner and crashed to the mat. Kid fighting with Bagwell on the floor. Tito went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as X made it to his feet. Tito came off with a flying lariat but X moved and Tito crashed to the mat. Tito made it to his feet and turned and walked right into the arms of X and X blasted Tito with a reverse STO (mic check). X covered Tito and hooked the leg. 1... Kid saw what was happening and tried to climb back into the ring but Bagwell was able to stop his progress by grabbing Kid's leg. ...2...3! Ref called for the bell. Kid kicked Bagwell off and Kid fell into the ring. X got to his feet and started jumping up and down. Ref went over and raised X's hand in victory as Kid checked on Tito. X left the ring and met Bagwell over by the aisleway entrance. The two briefly embraced in celebration before heading back up the aisle victoriously to boos.

 

WINNER: X & Bagwell - Pinfall - X pinned Tito after a Reverse STO - 9:08)

 

(Announcers discussed X and Bagwell winning. Said they still knew nothing about X-Factor. Said WCW World Champ Larry Zbysko was here next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers hyped for next week on 'Mayhem': Nord The Barbarian would make an appearance and respond to Paul Orndorff; Abdullah The Butcher sees action; and more! Then sent it to the ring.)

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson.

 

CJ: "Ladies and gentlemen. At this time, would you welcome the first-ever WCW World Champion...self-proclaimed 'Living Legend' Larry Zbysko."

 

'I'm The Man' by Anthrax filled the arena and out came Zbysko to loud boos. Zbysko was in a blue blazer, white dress shirt, slacks and dress shoes. He had the title cradled in his left arm. Zbysko had words with some fans on the way to the ring. Zbysko got in the ring and held the title in the air with both hands and walked around the ring to louder boos.

 

CJ: "Larry Zbysko..."

 

LZ: "Before this interview goes any further, I want to say something. To all the elites who run World Class Wrestling, look at this belt and weep! I am your World Champion! All the obstacles you've thrown in my way to try and keep me from reaching the top have failed miserably! Last Friday, I'm sure you felt extremely confident that your 'Chosen One' Ric Flair was gonna walk out of the ring the World Champion! I'm happy to say it didn't happen! And now you have to face the cold, hard fact that the 'Living Legend' is the face of the promotion! And I am loving every minute of it! This is the ultimate slap in the face to those in power! The last thing they wanted to ever hear was 'Larry Zbysko: World Champion'! And I'm gonna be the champ for a long time! So, to quote the man I beat for this belt, whether you like it or don't like it, you better learn to love it! Because I'm the best thing going today!"

 

CJ: "You probably wouldn't have become the World Champion without interference from Don Muraco!"

 

LZ: "Don Muraco obviously has issues with Ric Flair, too! I had nothing to do with that! Muraco's his own man and does what he wants to do! But Don Muraco didn't brain bust Ric Flair and pin him, did he?!"

 

CJ: "No."

 

LZ: "I did that! The match was Flair vs. Zbysko! And I won!"

 

CJ: "Earlier tonight, Ric Flair said he wasn't even thinking about going for the World Title at this time, he's going after Muraco. Where does that leave you?"

 

LZ: "Ric Flair was the number one contender for the gold! But, since he's decided to put chasing me for the belt on the backburner, I've got a few weeks now to bask in the glow of being the best! The World Title makes you the best! The World Title makes you a living legend! That's me! This belt will never be in better hands!"

 

CJ: "Just because Ric Flair has put his quest to win the title on hold does not mean their aren't other contenders out there."

 

LZ: "These other challengers that you speak of are gonna have to go back to square one to earn a title shot against me! I'm just gonna put it in cruise control and take it easy for a few weeks! I worked hard to win this and I deserve a breather!"

 

Tony Garea made his way down the aisle to a small crowd response. He was in a suit.

 

CJ: "Hold on there, Larry. Here comes WCW Championship Committee member Tony Garea."

 

Garea got in the ring.

 

LZ: "What are you doing out here, Tony? Did you come out to congratulate me on being the first World Champion in WCW history?"

 

TG: "Larry, you are indeed the World Champion. The reason why I came out here is because I've got some news. You will be defending that title."

 

LZ: "That's right. In a few weeks I'll defend the belt against any contender that emerges."

 

TG: "I need Tru TV Champion Rick Martel and his manager Jimmy Hart to come to the ring."

 

Music-only version of 'Synchronicity 2' played and Martel and Hart made their way to the ring. Martel was in street clothes and Hart was in one of his colorful suits. Martel was carrying the TV title. The pair got in the ring and shook hands with Tony Garea.

 

LZ: "Gee, Tony! You didn't shake my hand and I'm the World Champion!"

 

TG: "I'd feel dirty if I shook your hand, quite frankly."

 

LZ: "You suits just can't deal with the reality that stands before you!"

 

TG: "Rick and Jimmy, the reason I called you out here is because I wanted to inform you, Larry, that you aren't going to have a few weeks off before defending the belt. That's because you're gonna be defending the World Title against Rick Martel. And you're doing it next week here on 'Mayhem'!"

 

Decent crowd response.

 

LZ: "What?! Hey!"

 

JH: "That's great news, Tony! Rick will be ready, baby!"

 

LZ: "That's not fair! I deserve a vacation before I put the title on the line!"

 

TG: "It really wasn't fair the way you won the World Title, now was it?"

 

LZ: "Fair?! Unfair?! I won! I should be able to..."

 

RM: "See you next week, Larry! Hope you're as ready as I'll be!"

 

LZ: "I see what this is! Garea, the elites have put you up to this! They're gonna try and get this title off of me by any means necessary! Well, I've got news for you! Hell's gonna freeze over before you pry the World Title out of my hands! That's all I've got to say!"

 

Zbysko stormed out of the ring and dropped to the floor and defiantly held the belt aloft to boos as Martel, Hart and Garea looked on from the ring as the program went off the air.)

 

END PROGRAM

[Captain Kremmen]

Autumn Anarchy Rating: 1.3*

 

Ep. 23 WCW Mayhem Rating: 1.5

 

(* Disappointing rating. Company was hoping for a 1.5-1.7.)

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM - EP. 24 - UNIVERSITY PLACE, TX - MOODY COLISEUM - 9-29-15 (Taped)

 

(Show Intro)

 

(Crowd Shots/Pyro)

 

(Announcers welcomed viewers and ran down the program: WCW World Title: Larry Zbysko (WC) vs. Rick Martel (TVC); a look back at last week's brawl between Flair and Muraco and post-match comments from both men; Nord The Barbarian repsonds to Paul Orndorff; Abdullah the Butcher sees action; and more! Then sent it to the ring.)

 

Match 1

'Long Rider' Bill Irwin vs. The X Factor

 

('Nevada Fighter' by Mike Nesmith played and Bill Irwin came out to a fair ovation. Irwin was in his jeans and cowboy-style wrestling boots, brown cowboy hat and tan trench coat with brown trim. Irwin slapped hands with some fans on the way to the ring.

 

'I Heard it on the X' by ZZ Top filled the arena and out came the mysterious X Factor to a fair amount of boos. X was in his full-length body tight that was tie-dyed red, white and black and had a black 'X' spray painted on the front, black boots with red trim and a black mask with red trim and a red 'X' above the eyes and black gloves.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Announcers said they still had no idea who X was or his background and that he was a total mystery.

 

The two men came out and circled one another and engaged in a collar-and-elbow tie-up and X quickly turned it into a side headlock and Irwin countered with a belly-to-back suplex. X got up and charged at Irwin and Irwin caught X with a boot to the gut, whipped X into the ropes and caught X coming off with a clothesline that dropped X. Irwin grabbed X as X was getting up and maneuvered X into the corner. Irwin went to whip X into the opposite buckles but X reversed and sent Irwin into the buckles. Irwin staggered out of the corner and X executed a leg dive takedown and locked Irwin in the STF. Irwin struggled briefly in the hold before getting close enough to the ropes to drape his arm over the bottom rope and force a break in the hold. Irwin got to his feet and X moved in and caught Irwin with some punches, whipped Irwin into the ropes and caught Irwin coming off with a flying shoulder tackle. Irwin down and X for the cover. 1... Irwin kicked out. X grabbed Irwin and whipped Irwin into the corner. Irwin crashed into the buckles and fell to his ass in the corner. X face washed Irwin with his boot and then snapped off a vicious kick to the chest. X grabbed Irwin and locked Irwin in a front facelock and nailed Irwin with an arm trap swinging neckbreaker. X for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2... Irwin escaped. X popped Irwin in the head with a punch, snapped Irwin up, whipped Irwin into the ropes and caught Irwin coming off with a Russian Hammer that drove Irwin to the mat. X backed off and waited for Irwin to get to his feet. Irwin got up, turned and walked right into X's arms. X hoisted Irwin across his shoulders but Irwin was able to wriggle free, drop down behind X and stun X with an inverted headlock backbreaker. Irwin for the cover. 1...2...2-1/2... X kicked out. Irwin grabbed X and whipped X into the corner and X charged out of the corner and flattened Irwin with a clothesline. Irwin started getting up next to the ropes and X moved in and nailed Irwin with a couple of head shots, whipped Irwin into the ropes and caught Irwin coming off in the fireman's carry position and nailed Irwin with a fireman's carry slam. X for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2..thr... Irwin kicked out. X grabbed Irwin and went to whip Irwin into the ropes but Irwin reversed and caught X coming off with a lariat. Both men down. Irwin made it to his feet first and nailed X with a series of punches. Irwin grabbed the dazed X and bodyslammed him. Irwin went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle and came off with the frog splash that connected. Irwin bounced off of X and was holding his gut. Irwin recovered and covered X. 1...2...thr... X got a shoulder up. Crowd groaned. Irwin up first and he popped X with a knee lift. X snapped back and crashed to the mat. Irwin circled around and waited for X to get to his feet. X got up and Irwin went for his bicycle kick finisher but X ducked the move and rolled behind Irwin and popped to his feet. Irwin turned around and X caught Irwin in position for the reverse STO but Irwin nailed X with a series of elbows to the side of the head to escape the move. Irwin whipped X into the ropes and looked to catch X coming off with a backdrop but X kicked Irwin in the chest. Irwin stumbled back and hit the ropes and came off and X again caught Irwin and this time blasted Irwin with the reverse STO (mic check). X covered Irwin and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

X got up and the ref raised his hand in victory. Craig Johnson entered the ring.

 

CJ: "X Factor, can I have a word with you?"

 

X (in a deep, distorted voice): "Word!"

 

X then left the ring and headed back up the aisle.

 

WINNER: X Factor - Pinfall - Reverse STO - 6:57)

 

(Announcers discussed X winning another match and still remaining elusive. Then sent it backstage.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson.

 

SH: "The mystery man known as the X Factor looks impressive once again as he defeats Bill Irwin. Later tonight, we will have the first WCW World Title defense here on 'Mayhem'. Larry Zbysko will be defending against this man, Rick Martel."

 

Hart and Martel walked into the interview area. Martel was in his ring attire and had the TV Title around his waist and Hart was in one of his colorful suits, sunglasses and carrying his megaphone.

 

SH: "Jimmy, tonight's the night you've been waiting for. A chance to be the manager of a World Champion. In your illustrious managerial career, you've been the manager of several champions. But you've never been the manager of the World Heavyweight Champion. What does this mean to you?"

 

JH: "Scott, baby, it means a lot! Rick Martel is already the Tru TV Champion! Hopefully after tonight, he'll be the World Champion as well! He's ready! He's prepared! And man, manager of the World Champion sure sounds good! And I think this is the guy to get the job done against Zbysko!"

 

SH: "Rick, the ultimate prize in all of combat sports is within your reach. How are you feeling tonight?"

 

RM: "I feel good. I'm ready. Whether we like or not, Larry Zbysko is the World Champion. I can think of nothing better than to put a quick end to his title reign in his first title defense. The fans deserve a champion they can be proud of."

 

SH: "In your opinion then, Larry Zbysko's not that man?"

 

RM: "Not quite. Larry's a tough opponent. But the way he won the belt has left a sour taste in a lot of peoples' mouths."

 

Steve O walked into the interview area in street clothes and unannounced.

 

SH: "Steve O! What are you doing here?!"

 

O: "I haven't seen Rick and Jimmy since our match at 'Autumn Anarchy'. I want you guys to know how sorry I am for not acting honorably after losing that match."

 

JH: "It's okay, Steve. We know the frustration you're going through. But the good news is you're getting another shot at the TV Title in the near future and you deserve it."

 

RM: "It's water under the bridge, Steve. We didn't take it personally. You're going through a rough patch and you're a fierce competitor who hates to lose. It will be another great match when we meet again."

 

O shook hands with Martel and Hart.

 

O: "And, Rick. Go out there and beat Zbysko tonight and do all of pro wrestling proud. I'm pulling for you, brother."

 

O then left the interview area.

 

SH: "Well, you've got Steve O firmly in your corner."

 

JH: "That's a great feeling, Scott. He's a good wrestler and a good, decent man. Maybe what he needs is just a little managerial guidance to get on the winning track."

 

SH: "Are you offering to manage O?"

 

JH: "That's something to discuss later. Right now, Rick and I need to go and finish our preparation for the World Title match."

 

Hart and Martel left the interview area.

 

SH: "World Heavywieght Title on the line later tonight. Zbysko defends against Rick Martel. Should be a good one. Coming up after the break, a look back at the Flair-Muraco brawl from last week!")

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers intro'd video from last week's brawl between Muraco and Flair.

 

VIDEO:

 

DM: "It's like this. Ric Flair prevented me from winning the World Title; so I prevented Ric Flair from winning the World Title. Tit-for-tat. Ric Flair is a man who doesn't deserve to be the World Champion. I can't begin to tell you all the..."

 

Edited video then aired of the pull-apart brawl between the two.

 

Video then flipped to Don Muraco standing in the locker room with mic in hand.

 

DM: "Ric, Ric, Ric! Let me tell you something, my man! You wanna fight me?! Well, you don't have to ask twice! Just give me the contract and I'll sign on the dotted line! You say you're gonna kick my ass! No, no, no! It's gonna be quite the opposite! I'm gonna be the man who does the ass kickin'! I'm gonna tear you a new one, buddy! And when I get finished with you, Flair, they're gonna have to scrape you off the damn canvas! Like an old, sick dog, I'm putting you down for the count! The white trash will have tears in their eyes when you're stretchered out of the arena to the hospital! You stood in the way of me making history! And I'm gonna stand in the way of you ever getting another shot at that World Title you cherish so much! I know that World Title means everything to you! It's your oxygen! It's what you live for! As of right now, consider the oxygen supply cut off!"

 

Video flipped and Flair was standing in the locker room with mic in hand.

 

RF: "Don Muraco! Brother! There are some things a man can't let slide! You cost me the World Title! And now you're gonna pay for it! Right now, I'm putting my chase for the gold on hold just so I can kick the living hell out of you! I want you in that ring! Our match won't be about just winning and losing! I want to punish you, Muraco! I want to trash you within an inch of your life! I want you to beg for mercy! Nothing else matters to me right now in life except making you hurt all over! I don't know if I've ever been this angry in my career! Muraco, you're walking around with a great big bullseye on you! And I'm the man who's gonna hit that target! I'm gonna do it over and over until I know that you can't take it anymore! I want revenge and I'm gonna get it! Muraco! Prepare to suffer like you've never suffered before!")

 

(Announcers discussed the comments from Flair and Muraco and said Flair would be on 'Mayhem' next week. Then sent it to the ring.)

 

Match 2

Abdullah The Butcher w/ Mgr. Adnan El-Kaissey & Handler Kimchee vs. Scotty Riggs

 

(Riggs was in the ring and announced.

 

'Cry of the Vatos' played as Abdullah, Kimchee and El-Kaissey made their way to the ring to boos. . Abdullah was in his orange pants with black stripe down each side and black pointed toe boots. Kimchee was in his African safari gear, pith helmet, white wrestling mask with brown trim and carrying a riding crop. Kaissey was in an expensive suit and the typical Arab male headwear. They got in the ring and Kimchee and Kaissey had words for Abby before heading to the floor.

 

As expected, Abby dominated the match.

 

Abby finished off the hapless Riggs with a side slam followed by a jumping double foot stomp to the gut. Abby covered Riggs and did not bother to hook the leg. 1...2...3!

 

Kimchee and Kaissey got in the ring as Abdullah got to his feet. Ref raised Abby's hand in victory but Abby quickly pulled it away and glared at the ref. Abby grabbed the ref and Kimchee stepped in and waved the riding crop in Abby's face and Abby let go of the official. Abby was kept in check by Kimchee while Kaissey took the ring mic from Craig Johnson.

 

AK: "The revolution has begun! Let all the infidels take a look at Riggs! Look at how he is still down and in great pain! This is what's going to happen to anyone that gets in our way here in World Class! Only for some, the torture will be much, much worse! This is a warning! Do not cross the Sheik's Army! More mercenaries are on the way! Wrestlers from all over the world want to be a part of this revolution! But I hire only the best and most ruthless! Allah Akbar!"

 

The trio left the ring to loud boos and some garbage thrown in their direction.

 

WINNER: Abdullah - Pinfall -Jumping Double Foot Stomp - 3:33)

 

(Announcers discussed Abby's singles debut and Kaissey's chilling comments. Said Nord The Barbarian responds to Paul Orndorff's comments next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson.

 

SH: "This is Scott Hudson. Welcome back to 'Mayhem'. My guest at this time is the reigning WCW World Heavyweight Champion Larry Zbysko."

 

Zbysko walked into the interview area. He was in his ring attire and had the title on around his waist.

 

LZ: "Wow, Hudson! What an introduction for the World Champion! Could you have been any less enthusiastic?!"

 

SH: "I'll try harder to be less enthusiastic the next time I introduce you."

 

Zbysko glared at Hudson.

 

SH: "You're facing Tru TV Champion Rick Martel tonight with the World Title on the line. What are your thoughts heading into this match?"

 

LZ: "What I'm thinking is that I shouldn't even be here tonight! I should be out partying in Vegas or Miami or somewhere and still basking in the glow of my winning the title!

 

"This just goes to show that the conspiracy at the top against Larry Zbysko is in overdrive! The elites can't stand seeing me walking around with the World Title around my waist! It eats them up inside! So, now it's stick it to Larry time! They're gonna throw one contender after another at me in quick succession in the hopes that someone, anyone, can de-throne me! Well, I've got some bad news for you pompous, arrogant jackasses! I'm gonna be the champion for a looooooong time! You suits got that?! This belt is gonna reside in zip code 'Living Legend' for so long that I may just have to retire as the champ! You guys like that thought?! Rick Martel is a fine wrestler! But, he's not a 'Living Legend'! The World Title is worn by living legends! They're not worn by the likes of Rick Martel! The Tru TV Title suits him just fine! And he's still gonna be the TV Champion after tonight! But it's the only belt he's gonna be wearing!

 

"Hudson! Ever thought of changing your tie, you clown?!"

 

Zbysko walked out of the interview area.

 

SH: "Larry Zbysko, fans. He's one of a kind. And we can all be thankful for that. Tony and Mark.")

 

(Announcers intro'd video of Paul Orndorff's appearance last week.

 

VIDEO:

 

CJ: Would you please welcome, 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff!"

 

Crowd cheered Orndorff as he made his way to the ring.

 

CJ: "Paul! I've got to tell you, what you did the other night was totally unexpected. But it saved Tommy Rich from another assault by Nord with his chain Valhalla. You may ave saved his career!"

 

PO: "I'm a regular viewer of 'Mayhem'. I never miss an episode. I saw what Nord did to Tommy Rich with that chain of his a few months ago. I honestly thought Tommy's career was over. But, I was just as excited as these folks out here when he announced he was coming back to the sport.

 

"I knew I was gonna be in Denver at the time 'Autumn Anarchy' was going down and I wanted to see the show. I was able to score a prime ticket. I was enjoying the matches. I cheered when Tommy pinned Nord. It was a great moment. But, when I saw Nord reach for his chain, I knew he was looking to ambush Tommy with it and there was no way I could stand by and let that happen."

 

CJ: "You took a big risk getting into the ring. It could have been you that Nord hit with the chain."

 

PO: "This is a high-risk sport. I knew the potential danger when I stepped into the ring against the big man. He tried to intimidate me and order me out of the way so he could bash Rich with the chain. At that moment, I was willing to take the hit to protect Tommy if that's what I needed to do. But there was no way I was getting out of Nord's way."

 

CJ: "Now, you're not under contract with World Class."

 

PO: "That is correct."

 

CJ: "After what transpired at 'Autumn Anarchy', will Paul Orndorff be signing a contract with the company any time soon?"

 

PO: "Right now, I'm..."

 

Crowd started chanting 'Sign a contract!'

 

PO (laughs): "Please! You people are too much!

 

"Craig, right now, I'm on hiatus from wrestling."

 

CJ: "We'd love to see you wrestling in WCW rings."

 

PO: "One day. Maybe one day. That's really all I can say right now."

 

CJ: "Well, Paul, I think I can speak for all of us when I say that I hope to see you wrestling here in the very near future.")

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson.

 

CJ: "Please welcome my guest at this time...Nord The Barbarian!"

 

'Deaf Forever' by Motorhead played and Nord came to the ring in street clothes and carrying his steel chain, Valhalla. Nord was strongly booed.

 

Nord got in the ring and stomped around and waved Valhalla in the air.

 

CJ: "Nord, last week we heard comments from Paul Orndorff. He explained why he got involved at the end of your match with Tommy Rich at 'Autumn Anarchy'..."

 

Nord: "Paul Orndorff! You had no business sticking your nose in my business after my match with Tommy Rich! You were a spectator and should have stayed a spectator! You're lucky I didn't pulverize you with Valhalla here! I could have done it! But I didn't! Consider yourself a lucky man!"

 

CJ: "We know that Paul Orndorff is not under contract with World Class. What's your take on that?"

 

Nord: "Paul Orndorff needs to man up and sign a contract! C'mon, Paul! What's holding you back?! Become a WCW wrestler so I can take your head off! Oooof! Oooof! Oooof!"

 

Nord stomped around the ring.

 

CJ: "He hasn't ruled out coming here. He's just on hiatus from wrestling right now."

 

Nord: "I don't want to hear any excuses! He needs to get his ass in here! If he wants to play with the big boys then let's play! I want Orndorff in a match in the worst way imaginable! Nobody, and I mean nobody, gets in the way of ol' Nord like he did at 'Autumn Anarchy'! He's meddled in the wrong man's business! He needs to suffer the consequences for it!"

 

CJ: "Orndorff's a pretty tough custoimer inside the squared circle. Do you think he fears you at all?"

 

Nord: "He doesn't have both oars in the water, Johnson! He may think he's tough! But he's never known tough until he's tangled with an ancestor of the Berzerkers! Then, he'll get a lesson in tough! Orndorff, grow a set, sign the contract and let's do this! He'll know all about fear after we've battled! He'll see me in his nightmares! I'm not a man to be messed with, Orndorff! I'll fight you anywhere, any time! Oooof! Ooooof! Oooof!"

 

Nord stomped around the ring again.

 

CJ: "That was Nord The Barbarian! Tony and Mark, back to you!")

 

(Announcers discussed the Nord interview and wondered if Orndorff would have a response.

 

Madden: "Knowing Orndorff, he will have a response and it won't be long in coming!"

 

Announcers said the World Title match was next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers hyped for next week: Tommy Rich sees action; a major announcement from the WCW Executive Committee; Ric Flair makes an appearance; Dynamite Kid vs. Buff Bagwell; and more!)

 

Match 3 (WCW World Title)

Larry Zbysko (WC) vs. Rick Martel (TVC) w/ Mgr. Jimmy Hart

 

(Announcers said they would stay with the match to its conclusion.

 

Music-only version of 'Synchronicity 2' by The Police filled the arena and out came Martel to a good ovation. Martel slapped hands with fans on the ring way to the ring. Martel was wearing blue tights with the fleur de lis on each side of the tights, blue boots with white trim and a blue ring jacket with a white fleur de lis on the back with 'Rick Martel' written underneath the logo. He had the title around his waist. Hart was in a black suit with white lapels and a megaphone logo on the back of the jacket, black and white shoes, sunglasses and carrying his megaphone.

 

'I'm The Man' by Anthrax filled the arena and Larry Zbysko made his way to the ring to very loud boos. Zbysko was in his black tights and black boots with 'LZ' on the outside of each boot with gold lettering. He also had on a black ring jacket that had the words 'Living Legend' in gold lettering on the back. He had the title around his waist.

 

Ref took the title from Zbysko and held up the belt while walking to all four sides of the ring for the crowd to see and then handed the belt off to Craig Johnson.

 

Ref called Martel and Zbysko out to the middle of the ring and laid down the ground rules and patted each man down. Ref then sent each man to his corner. Hart had final words with Martel before leaving the ring and going to the floor.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Zbysko came out of his corner and went to kick Martel but Martel caught Zbysko's leg, dropped Zbysko to the mat, grabbed Zbysko's other leg and turned Zbysko over into the Boston Crab. Zbysko fighting not to submit as Martel firmly had the hold locked in. Zbysko inched towards the ropes and raised his hand as if he was going to tap out but he didn't. Zbysko made one last desperate lunge and was able to get his hand on the bottom rope to force a break in the hold. Zbysko got to his feet and he and Martel circled one another and engaged in a collar-and-elbow tie-up and Martel shoved Zbysko off and Zbysko crashed to the mat. Zbysko scooted into the corner and sized up Martel. Zbysko slowly made it to his feet. Zbysko moved out of the corner and he and Martel circled one another and Zbysko suddenly bolted the ring and dropped to the floor and started pacing around as the crowd booed. Ref started the 20-count. Martel looked on as the count rose. Zbysko then started having words with a fan at ringside and Martel bolted the ring and dropped to the floor. Martel spun Zbysko around and nailed Zbysko with a few head shots and threw the dazed Zbysko back into the ring. Zbysko on his knees as Martel got back in the ring. Martel moved in on Zbysko and Zbysko grabbed the front of Martel's tights, pulled Martel forward and head butted Martel in the groin. Martel fell back against the buckles and was grabbing the goods. Zbysko snapped off a series of kicks to Martel's gut. Zbysko pulled Martel out of the corner and started choking Martel on the top rope. Zbysko broke the illegal move at the count of four. Martel by the ropes and now holding his throat. Zbysko whipped Martel into the ropes and caught Martel coming off with a spin kick that dropped Martel. Martel rolled over on his side. Zbysko stomped on Martel's head. Zbysko pulled Martel up and bodyslammed Martel. Zbysko then went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle. Martel suddenly popped to his feet, grabbed Zbysko and slammed Zbysko to the mat. Zbysko got to his feet and Martel nailed Zbysko with a dropkick that sent Zbysko crashing back to the mat. Zbysko got up and Martel repeated the move with the same result. Zbysko a little slower to get up and Martel caught the World Champ with a third straight dropkick. Zbysko helplessly crashed down to the mat once again. Martel went out on the apron and climbed to the top buckle as a shaky Zbysko made his way to his feet. Zbysko got up and turned around and Martel caught Zbysko with a flying bodypress. Martel for the cover. 1...2... Zbysko kicked out. Zbysko got up and was greeted with a couple of head shots from Martel. Martel whipped Zbysko into the ropes and caught Zbysko coming off with a spinebuster. Zbysko appeared to flatline. Martel went out on the apron and went for his swan dive (slingshot splash over the top rope back into the ring) finisher but Zbysko got his knees up and Martel crashed into them. Both men down.

 

Zbysko to his feet went over and rolled Martel up for the pin while holding a handful of tights. 1...2... Martel kicked out. Both men got up and Martel jumped on Zbysko and started pummeling Zbysko with punches in the corner. Martel whipped Zbysko into the opposite buckles and charged in but Zbysko moved and Martel slammed front-first into the buckles. Martel turned around and took a step when Zbysko nailed him with another spin kick. Martel crashed back against the buckles. Zbysko popped Martel with a series of shoulder blocks. Zbysko then pushed Martel out of the corner and Martel went down holding his gut. Zbysko jumped on Martel for the cover. 1...2... Martel kicked out. Zbysko grabbed Martel, whipped Martel into the ropes and caught Martel coming off with a dropkick. Martel went down. As Martel started getting up, Zbysko kicked Martel in the gut and nailed Martel with a swinging neckbreaker. Martel down and holding the back of his neck. Zbysko reached down and snapped Martel up in a front facelock. Zbysko dropped down and attempted to wrap his legs around Martel for the Larry Land Dreamer (guillotine choke) but Martel was able to free himself from the front facelock and started pummeling Zbysko with punches. Martel snapped Zbysko up and slammed Zbysko's head into the top buckle repeatedly. Zbysko turned and walked out of the corner and dropped to his knees and then to his face. Zbysko started to crawl towards the ropes but Martel grabbed Zbysko by the feet and dragged him back to the middle of the ring. Zbysko rolled over on his back and was begging off. Martel reached down to pull Zbysko up when Zbysko stunned Martel by grabbing Martel and rolling Martel up in a small package for the pin. 1...2... Martel reversed the package. 1...2...thr... Zbysko kicked out. Crowd groaned. Zbysko got up facing away from Martel and Martel ran Zbysko into the ropes and rolled Zbysko up from behind for the pin. 1...2... Zbysko kicked out. Bob Orton came to ringside in street clothes. Orton started pounding on the apron. Martel grabbed Zbysko and whipped Zbysko into the buckles. Martel started pummeling Zbysko with head shots when Orton reached into the ring and pulled Martel's foot out from under him. Martel crashed to the mat. The stunned Zbysko recovered enough to drop down on top of Martel for the pin. OIrton dropped down and grabbed Martel's foot out of the sight of the ref. 1... O charged to ringside and grabbed Orton, ...2..., forcing Orton to release Martel's foot. ... thr... Martel kicked out. O taking it to Orton on the floor. Zbysko and Martel made it to their feet. The two engaged in a brief punch exchange before Martel gained the advantage. Martel went to whip Zbysko into the ropes but Zbysko reversed and caught Martel and nailed Martel with the hot shot across the top rope. Martel snapped back and crashed to the mat as Zbysko went down to a knee. Zbysko got up as Martel got to all fours. Zbysko grabbed Martel in a front facelock, hoisted Martel up and blasted Martel with his brain buster finisher. Zbysko covered Martel and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

Craig Johnson climbed up on the apron and handed the belt to the ref and they briefly spoke. The fighting between Orton and O petered out and O charged back into the ring. Hart got in to check on Martel. O saw Zbysko get his hand raised by the ref and the ref hand the World Title to Zbysko. O was upset.

 

CJ: "In a time of 10 minutes, 12 seconds, your winner...and still WCW World Heavyweight Champion...Larry Zbysko!"

 

Zbysko went over to Johnson and spoke:

 

LZ: "That's WCW World Champion 'Living Legend' Larry Zbysko!"

 

Crowd booed as Zbysko turned and left the ring where Bob Orton greeted him at ringside. The two hugged and then made their way back up the aisle as Zbysko held the belt aloft as the program faded to black.

 

WINNER: Zbysko - Pinfall - Brain Buster - 10:12)

 

END PROGRAM

[Captain Kremmen]

Ep. 24 WCW Mayhem Rating: 1.4

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM - EP. 25 - SIOUX FALLS, SD - SIOUX FALLS ARENA - 10-6-15 (Live)

 

(Show Intro)

 

(Crowd Shots/Pyro)

 

(Announcers Tony Schiavone and Mark Madden welcomed viewers and ran down the program: Rick Martel (TVC) & Steve O vs. Larry Zbysko (WC) & Bob Orton; a major announcement from the WCW Executive Committee; Tommy Rich sees action; Ric Flair makes an appearance; and more!)

 

Match 1

'American Gigolo' Buff Bagwell vs. Dynamite Kid

 

('London Calling' by The Clash played and out came Kid to a solid ovation. Kid had the British flag draped over his shoulders, powder blue tights with the word 'Dynamite' was written in red lettering going down the right leg and 'Kid' in red lettering going down the left leg and red, white and blue boots. Kid made his way to the ring and once in the ring Kid acknowledged the crowd.

 

'Call Me' by Blondie played and Bagwell came to the ring with two ladies to boos. He was in his black sweat suit with the words 'Time Is Money' on the back of the jacket in white lettering. The two ladies were walking behind Bagwell. The ladies got on the apron and opened the ropes for Bagwell to step through. Bagwell decided to forgo his ladies removing his sweat suit and removed it himself and handed each lady one of his clothing items and they left the ring and went to the floor. Bagwell was in his black leg-length tights with gold dollar signs on the back and black wrestling boots.

 

Ref called for the bell.

 

Men came out and circled each other and Buff suddenly flexed his muscles and Kid responded with a kick to the gut and then popped Bagwell with a series of European uppercuts that staggered Buff. Kid whipped Buff into the buckles and charged in and nailed Buff with flying knee to the chest. Buff staggered out of the corner. Kid nailed Buff with another series of European uppercuts and went to whip Buff into the ropes but Buff reversed and caught Kid coming off with a side slam. Buff nailed Kid with a jumping elbow smash to the chest and went for the cover. 1... Kid kicked out. Kid rolled over and got up next to the ropes. Buff charged at Kid and went to clothesline Kid but Kid backdropped Buff over the top rope down to the floor. Buff's ladies ran over to check on him. Ref started counting. Ladies helped Buff to his feet as Kid climbed out on the apron thus breaking the count. Ladies moved as Kid came off the apron and nailed Buff with a flying lariat. Buff back down. Kid got up and grabbed Buff around the waist but Buff nailed Kid with some elbows to the top of the head, Kid lost his grip and Buff nailed Kid with a belly-to-belly suplex on the floor. Buff made his way to his feet, grabbed Kid and rammed Kid back-first into the ring apron. Buff threw Kid back into the ring. Buff climbed back into the ring as Kid got to his feet. Buff went to nail Kid with a running clothesline but Kid ducked the move, came up behind Buff, grabbed Buff around the waist and blasted Buff with a German suplex into a bridgeout for the pin. 1...2... Buff kicked out. Kid snapped up Buff and nailed Buff with a snap suplex. Kid ran and jumped on the middle rope and came off with a lionsault but Buff got his kness up and Kid crashed into them. Both men down. Buff crawled over and covered Kid and hooked the leg. 1...2... Kid kicked out. Buff and Kid got up and Buff caught Kid with a knee lift to the chest. Kid fell back against the ropes. Buff whipped Kid into the ropes and caught Kid coming off with a stiff clothesline. Kid crashed to the mat. Buff snapped up Kid and nailed Kid with a slingshot suplex and went for the cover. 1...2...thr... Kid got a shoulder up. Buff popped up and backed up as Kid made his way to his feet. Buff charged at Kid and looked to nail him with a forearm smash to the head but Kid ducked the move. Buff turned around and Kid nailed Buff with a kick to the gut, whipped Buff into the ropes and caught Buff coming off with a flying headbutt. Buff crashed to the mat. Kid grabbed Buff in a front facelock and nailed Buff with a standard suplex. Kid grabbed Buff and nailed Buff with a snap suplex. Kid grabbed Buff from behind and prepared to nail Buff with a German suplex but Buff caught Kid with a series of elbow strikes to the side of the head and freed himself from Kid's grasp. Kid staggered forward holding the side of his head. Buff spun Kid around, kicked Kid in the gut and popped Kid with a Tornado DDT. Buff for the cover. 1...2...thr... Kid kicked out.

 

Buff grabbed Kid and whipped Kid into the corner and charged in but Kid got a foot up and Buff slammed into it face-first. Buff staggered back and crashed to mat. Kid walked out by the ropes still shaking out the effects of the DDT. Buff got up and Kid caught Buff with a dropkick that sent Buff crashing back down in the corner. Buff got up in the corner and Kid charged in and caught Buff with a monkey flip. Kid briefly grabbed at the back of his neck. Buff got up and Kid went for a flying lariat but Buff fell out of the way and Kid crashed to the mat. Buff got up and stomped away on Kid. Buff snapped Kid up, whipped Kid into the corner and charged in but Kid moved and Buff slammed front-first into the buckles. Buff turned and walked out of the corner and Kid blasted him with an enzuigiri. Buff crashed to the mat. Kid picked up Buff and bodysmmed him. Kid went out on the apron as one of Buff's ladies jumped up on the apron on the other side of the ring. Ref went over and ordered her off the apron and an argument ensued. As the ref was distracted, Kid prepared to climb the buckles. The mysterious X Factor charged down to the ring, reached up, grabbed the back of Kid's tights and pulled him off the apron. Kid crashed on his back to the floor. Ref still arguing with Buff's lady. X threw Kid back into the ring and fled the scene. Buff's broad suddenly stopped arguing with the ref and dropped to the floor. Buff was now recovered and on his feet. Kid, in great pain, made it to his feet and was greeted by Buff's running forearm smash to the head. Kid dropped like a rock. Buff mounted the middle buckle. Kid slowly and painfully made it to his feet and Buff nailed him with the Buff Blockbuster (diving neckbreaker). Buff covered Kid and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

Buff was smirking as the ref raised his hand. Buff struck a biceps pose and then left the ring and joined his ecstatic ladies at ringside and headed back up the aisle to boos. Ref still checking on Kid in the ring.

 

WINNER: Bagwell - Pinfall - Buff Blockbuster - 8:43)

 

(Announcers discussed Buff winning thanks to help from X. Hyped still to come: An appearance by Ric Flair; O & Martel (TVC) vs. Zbysko (WC) & Orton; and more. Then sent it backstage.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson.

 

SH: "What an explosive start to 'Mayhem'. I'm sure we haven't heard the last of the Dynamite Kid-Buff Bagwell situation.

 

"However, with me right now are two men who will be in the main event. They are Tru TV Champion Rick Martel and Steve O and Martel's manager Jimmy Hart."

 

The three walked into the interview area. Martel and O were in their ring attire and Martel had the TV belt around his waist. Hart was in one of his colorful suits, sunglasses and carrying his megaphone.

 

SH: "Rick Martel. You gave Larry Zbysko all he could handle last week in your World Title match. But unfortunately, Zbysko emerged still the World Heavyweight Champion. Tonight, you've got an opportunity to gain a measure of revenge against Zbysko in your tag team match against him and Bob Orton."

 

RM: "It was a tough loss. World Title shots don't come along everyday. You have to do everything in your power to try and win those matches. But, Zbysko prevailed. As for tonight, I would be lying if I said that I wouldn't like to defeat Zbysko in our tag match and gain some measure of revenge. But it's gonna be tough as Zbysko and Orton together are an unpredictable pair."

 

SH: "Steve O, even though Zbysko retained the World Title last week, you got involved when Bob Orton got involved in the match."

 

O: "That's right, Scott. Even though Rick didn't win the World Title last week, there was no way I was going to let Orton interfere and cost Rick the match. I did what I know was the right thing to do. Rick is a fair and honest fighter. Orton looked to help Zbysko keep the gold and I kept the match from ending that way. Just wish Rick was standing here right now holding both the World and TV Titles. "

 

SH: "A win in a match like this, especially if you score the winning pin or submission, would be a real big boost for you."

 

O: "Certainly would. But we're a team. And the important thing is for the team to win."

 

SH: "Jimmy, are we seeing the seeds being planted of you managing Steve O somewhere down the road?"

 

JH: "There's always a chance that could happen, baby! Steve O has shown he's a team player! And we'll explore me managing him at some point in the future! I'm excited by O and Martel uniting for this match! I feel really good about our chances tonight! Zbysko and Orton are gonna have their hands more than full! It's getting close to time to rock 'n' roll!"

 

SH: "Should be one great tag team main event tonight fans! When we come back, an exciting major announcement from the WCW Executive Committee that's gonna be a game changer! Plus, Tommy Rich sees action!")

 

(Commercials)

 

(Announcers intro'd video of the major WCW announcement.

 

VIDEO: Video opened with WCW Executive Committee member Jim Herd sitting behind his desk in his office.

 

JH: "Hello, fans. This is Jim Herd of the WCW Executive Committee. We have been planning for this moment since World Class Wrestling began on April 21st of this year.

 

"On Sunday, December 13th, WCW will hold its first pay-per-view in company history. The event will be called 'Season's Beatings'. And it will be taking place in Greenville, South Carolina at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

 

"We know many of you fans will want to be there in person for this historic event. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, October 17th. For more information, please visit out website: wcwmayhem.com.

 

"It's gonna be an amazing night of WCW wrestling! See you there!"

 

Video faded to black.)

 

(Announcers discussed the big announcement and hyped 'Season's Beatings'. Then sent it to the ring.)

 

Match 2

'Wildfire' Tommy Rich vs. Frank Williams

 

(Williams was already in the ring and announced.

 

'Rocky Top' played and the fans popped for Tommy Rich. Rich was in his black tights with flames on the lower half of them, boots that were flaming (not literally) and a 'Wildfire' t-shirt. Rich slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring.

 

Williams attacked Rich before the bell and held the advantage early before Rich fought back and took control of the match. Rich finished off Williams with his exploder suplex finisher and scored the pinfall.

 

WINNER: Rich - Pinfall - Exploder Suplex - 3:29)

 

(In-ring; Craig Johnson interviewed Tommy Rich.

 

CJ: "Tommy, a great victory here on 'Mayhem'. It's great to see you back in action."

 

TR: "It's great to be back, Craig. I'm feeling great. I still have to get checked out once a week by my doctor to make sure I'm not feeling any lingering concussion effects. But things are thumbs up as it stands right now."

 

CJ: "You had the big win over Nord The Barbarian at 'Autumn Anarchy'. What's next for Tommy Rich?"

 

TR: "We'll have to see what the future holds. Ya know, in this crazy sport anything can and does happen. I'm just looking forward to continued good health and entertaining the best fans in wrestling!"

 

Crowd cheered.

 

CJ: "Larry Zbysko's the current World Champion. I'm sure you'd love a shot at him and a chance to win the gold."

 

TR: "You've got that right. Being the World Champion is what you get into this business for. I'd love to be the man who can defeat Zbysko and walk out of the ring with the World Title firmly around my waist. It would be a dream come true. But right now, I'm just looking at any and all challenges that lie ahead in the forseeable future."

 

CJ: "Tommy, we all wish you the best."

 

Crowd started chanting 'Tommy! Tommy!'

 

TR: "I know y'all do. And it drives me every time I step between the ropes."

 

CJ: "Tommy Rich, everybody! He's back and only bigger and better things lie ahead!

 

"Tony and Mark, down to you!")

 

(Announcers discussed Rich's match. Hyped still to come: O & Martel (TVC) vs. Zbysko (WC) & Orton. Said Ric Flair makes an appearance next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(In-ring: Ric Flair.

 

'Also Sprach Zarathustra' filled the arena and Flair came to the ring in a suit and carrying a mic. Fans were loud for Flair. Flair walked to the ring with a sense of purpose. Flair walked around in the ring before speaking.

 

RF: "You know, when people think of Ric Flair, they think of a man who is always holding the World Title or chasing the champion for the belt. That would be the case right now. I would be going full blast trying to take the title from the 'Living Jackass' Larry Zbysko. But, sometimes other things get in the way and can, momentarily at least, derail trying to win a championship. The history of this great sport is littered with legendary feuds. And many of those feuds ended with broken, battered, bloodied men when they were all finished. That's what I'm gonna have with Don Muraco.

 

"The World Title shots will come. I'm not worried about that. My only focus right now is tearing Muraco apart. I don't just want to beat him. I want to hurt the man in the worst way. He is scum. Check that. He's lower than scum. Don Muraco cost me the World Championship. I'm sure as hell not letting that go. When we lock up, it's gonna be brutal and it's gonna be nasty. And I intend to bring the brutal and the nasty! Whoo! Don Muraco! Pal! Listen up! I know you can hear me! I'm gonna take you to school! And it's gonna be Ric Flair's school of violent revenge! You're gonna learn a hard lesson in rough justice! Every move will have more impact! Every punch and every chop I lay on you will be harder! I want to make you beg for mercy at my hands! I think about you when I'm awake! I see you in my sleep! I wake up in a rage! The only thing on my mind is trashing your hide from one end of this ring to the other!"

 

Suddenly, Don Muraco came through the crowd, jumped the ringside barricade and climbed into the ring behind Flair and came up and bashed Flair with a running clothesline across the back of the neck. Flair crashed to the mat and dropped the mic. Muraco started ripping the back of Flair's jacket and was able to rip it off. Flair got to his knees and Muraco started strangling Flair with the jacket. Flair struggled to free himself from Muraco's grasp as he made it to his feet. Flair struggled as the air was vanishing from his body. Flair was able to struggle over by the ropes and grab the top rope while still being strangled. Flair moved slightly and drove his heel into Muraco's groin area. Muraco let go of the coat, stumbled back and crashed to the mat. Flair went down to a knee and was breathing heavily. Flair removed his tie and got to his feet and violently ripped open his shirt and the buttons blew off. Muraco slowly and painfully made his way to his feet as Flair slowly moved in on him. Muraco got up, turned around and Flair hammered Muraco with a brutal series of chest chops, the last one which spun Muraco around facing away from Flair. Flair then paid Muraco back when he started strangling Muraco with his tie. Crowd going nuts. Now Muraco was the one gasping for air as he struggled to free himself. WCW security personnel hit the ring and immediately tried to separate Flair from Muraco. It took four security personnel to pull Flair off of Muraco. Muraco lunged forward and fell to his knees against the ropes. Muraco's head, shoulders and arms were hanging out of the ring. Flair was seething and his face was red and his eyes bulging. Security formed a wall between Flair and Muraco. Crowd buzzing. Flair wanted to get his hands on Muraco and tried to break free but security caught him and held him at bay in the corner. Muraco got to his feet next to the ropes and was holding his throat. Flair was stalking around like a caged animal. Security was finally able to hustle Flair out of he ring and down to the floor. Muraco was still in the ring holding his throat and trying to regain his breath. Security started moving Flair back up the aisle as Flair kept glaring at Muraco in the ring. When they got Flair to the ramp, Flair defiantly held his tie in the air as the fans roared. Security was finally able to hustle Flair to the backstage area as other security was able to get Muraco out of the ring and lead him to the back to loud boos.)

 

(Announcers discussed another wild brawl between Flair and Muraco.

 

Schiavone: "This situation is really getting ugly! You have to wonder what it's gonna be like when they clash in a match!"

 

Madden: "It will be brutal, Tony! That's about all you can say!"

 

They then sent it backstage to Scott Hudson.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson.

 

SH: "I don't know if things can get any wilder! 'Mayhem' is certainly living up to its name. They might have to put up a disclaimer before the Flair-Muraco match when it happens warning fans about how violent it just might get.

 

"Switching gears, with me right now are WCW World Champion Larry Zbysko and 'Cowboy' Bob Orton."

 

The men walked into the interview area in their ring attire. Zbysko had the title around his waist.

 

SH: "Larry Zbysko, a successful first title defense last week here on 'Mayhem' against Rick martel. And tonight, you face Martel and Steve O in our main event that's coming up in just a few minutes."

 

LZ: "First of all, Hudson, it's nice to see you changed your tie! Did you buy that one at a clearance sale or just swipe it when no one was looking?!"

 

Hudson rolled his eyes.

 

LZ: "I can't begin to tell you what a great feeling it was to retain the World Title against Rick Martel last week! The bigshots at the top of WCW are going to throw more challengers in my way in short order and I'm gonna dispatch every one of them just like I did the Tru TV Champion! But, you know what?! This match tonight, it's just the elites sticking it to me and Orton once again! I thought I would at least get a week off after my title defense! But, it's apparent they've now decided to try and wear me down by throwing me in frequent matches! The conspiracy of the elites never ends! But my title reign's not ending any time soon, either!

 

"Steve O and Rick Martel! I'm sure you're excited about this match tonight! I know Martel wants to beat me tonight just so he can prove in his mind that he can beat Larry Zbysko! I've got some bad news, Rick! I really enjoyed pinning you last week after I brain busted you! And I would just love to do it again! Steve O's a pretty good wrestler! But he's gonna be on the losing end one more time! The good news for O is that he's used to being a loser! So, another loss shouldn't really affect him! Losing is par for the course in his book!"

 

BO: "Larry, you said it so well like you always do. This match is all about the people at the top wanting to see Larry and me get beaten up and lose. Ain't gonna happen, boys! Ain't gonna happen! We've got cold beer waiting for us! Larry, let's finish these guys off fast and enjoy the rest of the night! The ladies and Mr. Budweiser are waiting for the World Champion and the 'Cowboy'!"

 

Zbysko and Orton walked out of the interview area.

 

SH: "It's about to go down, fans! World Champion Larry Zbysko and Bob Orton vs. Tru TV Champion Rick Martel and Steve O! And it's coming up next!)

 

(Commericals)

 

(Announcers stated that the main event for next week has been signed! Steel Cage Match: Buff Bagwell vs. Dynamite Kid.)

 

Match 3

'Living Legend' Larry Zbysko (WC) & 'Cowboy Bob Orton vs. Rick Martel (TVC) & Steve O w/ Mgr. Jimmy Hart

 

(Music-only version of 'Synchronicity 2' filled the arena and O, Martel and Hart made their way to the ring to a good ovation. O was wearing a blue ring jacket with 'Steve O' written in white cursive letters on the back, blue tights and white boots with blue trim. He slapped hands with fans on the way to the ring. Martel slapped hands with fans on the ring way to the ring. Martel was wearing blue tights with the fleur de lis on each side of the tights, blue boots with white trim and a blue ring jacket with a white fleur de lis on the back with 'Rick Martel' written underneath the logo. He had the title around his waist. Hart was in a black suit with white lapels and a megaphone logo on the back of the jacket, black and white shoes, sunglasses and carrying his megaphone. The trio saluted the crowd once in the ring.

 

'I'm The Man' by Anthrax filled the arena and Larry Zbysko and Orton made their way to the ring to very loud boos. Zbysko was in his black tights and black boots with 'LZ' on the outside of each boot with gold lettering. He also had on a black ring jacket that had the words 'Living Legend' in gold lettering on the back. He had the title around his waist. Orton was in his black vest, blue tights and black boots with white horsehoes on the outside of each boot.

 

Zbysko took off the belt and went and stood on the middle buckle and held the belt up with one hand while Orton pointed up at him.

 

Fast-paced match that was all action. O and Martel took the fight to Zbysko and Orton and the latter pair dished out just as much as they got. Steve O was solid.

 

At the end of the match, Martel and Zbysko were the legal men in the ring. Zbysko had the advantage and was working over Martel. Zbysko grabbed Martel and prepared to hoist Martel up for his brain buster finisher. As Zbysko hoisted Martel up, Martel was able to shift his weight, drop back down to his feet and nail Zbysko with a gourdbuster out of nowhere. Orton hit the ring. O grabbed Hart's megaphone and hit the ring and and went after Orton. Before he could be hit Orton with the megaphone, Orton dropped to the mat and quickly rolled out of the ring and dropped to his feet on the floor. O stood out on the apron holding the megaphone and keeping Orton at bay. Martel whipped Zbysko into the ropes and caught Zbysko coming off with a spinebuster. Martel went out on the apron and hit Zbysko with the Swan Dive (slingshot splash over the top rope back into the ring). O was still keeping Orton at bay as Martel covered Zbysko and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the fans cheered.

 

O heard the bell and turned around and got back into the ring as Martel got up and had his hand raised by the ref. Hart also climbed into the ring. O was not happy. O got in Martel's face and mics picked him up.

 

O: "What are you doing?!"

 

RM: "What are you talking about?!"

 

O: "Why didn't you let me pin him! That pinfall was mine!"

 

RM: "Steve, this is a tag team match! Who cares who scored the winning pin as long as we got the win?!"

 

O: "I care! You're such a glory hog, Rick! You can't just give me a moment in the sun! It's about you, you, you!"

 

RM: "Huh?! Steve..."

 

O: "Don't play the innocent victim with me, man! I should have gotten the pinfall!"

 

JH: "Steve, let's just calm down there, baby! We won! That's all that should matter!"

 

O: "Go to hell, Jimmy!"

 

O then slammed the megaphone hard into Hart's chest and stormed out of the ring and headed back up the aisle.

 

Martel and Hart were stunned and talked off-mic while O angrily walked off as the program faded to black.

 

WINNER: Martel & O - Pinfall - Martel pinned Zbysko with the Swan Dive - 9:21)

 

END PROGRAM

[Captain Kremmen]

WCW MAYHEM - EP. 26 - SIOUX FALLS, SD - SIOUX FALLS ARENA - 10-13-15 (Taped)

 

(Show Intro)

 

(Video aired from last week of the Flair-Muraco brawl.

 

VIDEO:

 

RF: "Muraco! Listen up! I know you can hear me! I'm gonna take you to school! And it's gonna be Ric Flair's school of violent revenge! You're gonna learn a hard lesson in rough justice! Every move will have more impact! Every puncha dn every chop I lay on you will be harder! I want to make you beg for mercy at my hands! I think about you when I'm awake! I see you in my sleep! I wake up in a rage! The only thing on my mind is trashing your hide from one end of this ring to the other!"

 

Suddenly, Don Muraco came through the crowd, jumped the ringside barricade and climbed into the ring behind Flair and came up and bashed Flair with a running clothesline across the back of the neck. Flair crashed to the mat and dropped the mic. Muraco started ripping the back of Flair's jacket and was able to rip it off. Flair got to his knees and Muraco started strangling Flair with the jacket. Flair struggled to free himself from Muraco's grasp as he made it to his feet. Flair struggled as the air was vanishing from his body. Flair was able to struggle over by the ropes and grab the top rope while still being strangled. Flair moved slightly and drove his heel into Muraco's groin area. Muraco let go of the coat, stumbled back and crashed to the mat. Flair went down to a knee and was breathing heavily. Flair removed his tie and got to his feet and violently ripped open his shirt and the buttons blew off. Muraco slowly and painfully made his way to his feet as Flair slowly moved in on him. Muraco got up, turned around and Flair hammered Muraco with a brutal series of chest chops, the last one which spun Muraco around facing away from Flair. Flair then paid Muraco back when he started strangling Muraco with his tie. Crowd going nuts. Now Muraco was the one gasping for air as he struggled to free himself. WCW security personnel hit the ring and immediately tried to separate Flair from Muraco. It took four security personnel to pull Flair off of Muraco. Muraco got to his feet next to the ropes and was holding his throat. Flair was stalking around like a caged animal. Security was finally able to hustle Flair out of he ring and down to the floor. Muraco was still in the ring holding his throat and trying to regain his breath. Security started moving Flair back up the aisle as Flair kept glaring at Muraco in the ring. When they got Flair to the ramp, Flair defiantly held his tie in the air as the fans roared. Security was finally able to hustle Flair to the backstage area as other security was able to get Muraco out of the ring and lead him to the back to loud boos.)

 

(In-ring: Craig Johnson.

 

There were six WCW security personnel in the ring and they were armed with night sticks.

 

CJ: "Good evening! And welcome to 'Mayhem'!"

 

Crowd cheered.

 

CJ: "With me right now is Rob Russen of the WCW Match-Making Committee. Rob, we hear you've got some major news for us regarding Ric Flair and Don Muraco."

 

RR: "Indeed I do, Craig. But before we get to the announcement I'm out here to deliver, would Ric Flair come to the ring."

 

'Also Sprach Zarathustra' filled the arena and Flair, in street clothes, made his way to the ring to a strong ovation. Flair was all business as he made his way to the ring. Flair got in the ring and shook hands with Russen.

 

RR: "Now, we need Don Muraco to come out here."

 

Theme from the original 'Hawaii Five-O' played and out came Muraco, in street clothes. He was greeted with thunderous boos. Muraco paid no attention to the fans as he got in the ring.

 

RR: "The reason I've asked security to come out here is to make sure nothing physical happens between you two tonight.

 

"Ric and Don. We have seen two of the wildest brawls between you two we've ever witnessed in this sport in the last few weeks. Because of that, we of the WCW Match-Making Committee decided that a match must be made between you two immediately. So, it will be Don Muraco vs. Ric Flair next week on 'Mayhem'."

 

Crowd cheered the news.

 

CJ: "So, it's finally gonna go down! You heard it everybody..."

 

DM: "I welcome this news! Flair! Prepare yourself for the thrashing of a lifetime next week! In all the matches you've ever had, you've

never felt what I'm gonna unleash on you!"

 

CJ: "Ric..."

 

 

RF: Muraco! Next week, I have nothing but the worst of intentions planned for you! I'm gonna drag you through hell before I finish your ass off! Whoo!"

 

Muraco went to move on Flair but security stepped in and kept the two apart.

 

RR: "There will be no physical contact in this ring tonight! That is an order from the WCW Executive Committee! Security, please remove Don Muraco from the ring immediately!"

 

Security tried to get Muraco out of the ring but Muraco was locked in on Flair. A security officer then grabbed Muraco's arm and Muraco yanked it away and turned towards the security officer. Three security officers grabbed Muraco while the other three held Flair at bay. Security drew their night sticks to make sure nothing happened. The stand-off continued briefly before security was able to get Muraco out of the ring and lead him to the floor as Flair was kept in the ring.

 

Muraco looked back at the ring and was picked up on a mic.

 

DM: "You're dead, Flair! Dead!"

 

Flair looked on intensely from the ring as Muraco was hustled back up the aisle. The remaining three security officers then led Flair out of the ring and back up the aisle as fans cheered him.)

 

(Announcers Tony Schiavone and Mark Madden welcomed viewers and discussed the big main event set for next week. Camera shot of the steel cage hovering ominously above the ring was shown. Announcers hyped coming up: Cage Match: Dynamite Kid vs. Buff Bagwell; a Paul Orndorff update; Kamala & Abdullah see action; a look back at another Steve O meltdown last week; and more! Said Nord The Barbarian vs. Tito Santana was next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

Match 1

Tito Santana vs. Nord The Barbarian

 

(Mariachi Music filled the arena and Tito Santana made his way to the ring to a decent ovation. Tito was wearing a sombrero, red and black poncho, red tights with a white sombrero on the back and red boots with small Mexican flags on the outside of each boot. Santana slapped hands with some fans on the way to the ring. Tito saluted the crowd once in the ring.

 

'Deaf Forever' by Motorhead played and out came Nord. Nord stomped around on the stage while holding his big chain in the air. Nord came to the ring and was wearing his fur-lined vest, black tights with the word 'Berzerker' written in white lightning-like letters on the back and his fur-lined boots. Nord got in the ring and stomped around and again waved his chain in the air.

 

Ref called for the bell. Nord charged out of his corner and flattened Tito with a running clothesline. Nord then picked Tito up and nailed Tito with a fallaway slam. Tito rolled out of the ring and dropped to the floor. Nord left the ring and grabbed Tito and went to ram Tito's head into the ring post but Tito got a foot on the post to block the move, nailed Nord in the gut with a couple of elbows and freed himself from Nord's grasp and rammed Nord's head into the post. Nord was staggered. Tito nailed Nord with a series of head shots and threw Nord back into the ring. Tito grabbed Nord, whipped Nord into the ropes and went to hit Nord with a flying crossbody but Nord caught Tito and blasted Tito with a front powerslam. Nord backed up next to the ropes preparing to hit Tito with his flying leg drop finisher but Tito rolled over. Nord then pressed his boot don on the side of Tito's face and broke the illegal move at the ref's count of four. Nord then rammed Tito's head twice into the mat. Nord whipped Tito into the buckles and then nailed Tito with some head shots of his own and then started choking Tito out with his boot. Nord broke the illegal move at the ref's count of four. Tito stumbled out of the corner and was holding his throat. Nord snatched Tito up in a front facelock and pounded away on Tito's back with a series of big forearms smashes. Tito back down to a knee. Nord went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as Tito got up bent over and Nord went for the leg drop bulldog but Tito fell out of the way and Nord crashed to the mat. Both men down. Both men made their way to their feet and Nord was bent over and Tito caught Nord with a running knee lift. Nord fell back against the ropes. Nord staggered off the ropes and Tito stunned Nord with some head shots and then bodyslammed Nord. Tito went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle as Nord made his way to his feet. Nord got up and turned around and Tito nailed Nord with a flying lariat. Nord crashed to the mat. Tito for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2... Nord kicked out. Tito grabbed Nord and whipped Nord into the buckles. Tito charged in and looked to nail Nord with his step-up enzuigiri but Nord caught Tito and nailed him with a brutal side slam. Tito down. Nord grabbed Tito, whipped Tito into the ropes and caught Tito coming off with a boot to the face. Tito dropped like a rock. Nord hit the ropes and came off and hit Tito with his flying leg drop finisher. Nord covered Tito and didn't bother hooking the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

Nord got up and ignored the ref and went over by the ropes and demanded the mic from Craig Johnson. Johnson handed the mic to him.

 

Nord: "Guess who I am?!"

 

Nord dropped the mic, grabbed the still down Tito, hoisted Tito up and blasted Tito with a piledriver. Tito laid out again.

 

Nord: "In case you didn't know who I was there, I was Paul Orndorff! That's his finisher! Orndorff! Be a man and sign that contract, boy, so I can dismantle you in this ring!"

 

Nord tossed the mic, grabbed his chain out of the corner, left the ring and stomped back up the aisle while waving Valhalla the chain.

 

WINNER: Nord - Pinfall - Flying Leg Drop - 5:05)

 

(Announcers discussed the win by Nord. Hyped still to come: Steel Cage Match: Bagwell vs. Kid; a Paul Orndorff update; and more. Then sent it to the back.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson.

 

SH: "Thank you, Tony and Mark. Another Tuesday and another wild night on 'Mayhem'. And it will only get wilder later tonight when this man, the Dynamite Kid, faces Buff Bagwell in a re-match from last week. Only this time it will be inside the steel."

 

Kid walked into the interview area in his ring attire.

 

SH: "Dynamite, before we get your comments, let's take a look at why this match is happening this evening."

 

VIDEO:

 

Kid picked up Buff and bodyslammed him. Kid went out on the apron as one of Buff's ladies jumped up on the apron on the other side of the ring. Ref went over and ordered her off the apron and an argument ensued. As the ref was distracted, Kid prepared to climb the buckles. The mysterious X Factor charged down to the ring, reached up, grabbed the back of Kid's tights and pulled him off the apron. Kid crashed on his back to the floor. Ref still arguing with Buff's lady. X threw Kid back into the ring and fled the scene. Buff's broad suddenly stopped arguing with the ref and dropped to the floor. Buff was now recovered and on his feet. Kid, in great pain, made it to his feet and was greeted by Buff's running forearm smash to the head. Kid dropped like a rock. Buff mounted the middle buckle. Kid slowly and painfully made it to his feet and Buff nailed him with the Buff Blockbuster (diving neckbreaker). Buff covered Kid and hooked the leg. 1...2...3!

 

SH: "Dynamite, it looked like you were well on your way to victory when the mysterious wrestler known as the X Factor came down to the ring and interfered and cost you the match."

 

DK: "I have no idea who this X Factor is. I also don't know what his relationship is with Bagwell. But the X Factor needs to know that he is now on my radar and we will collide soon.

 

"But, first things first. Bagwell, I hope you enjoyed your tainted victory last week. This week is payback time for me. Your partner in crime will not be able to interfere. If you want to beat me, you'll have to do it all on your own this time. And none of your legion of paying skanks will be able to get involved, either. Cage matches are brutal, ugly affairs. And it's just me and you, manwhore. Prepare for a heavy dose of ruthless aggression from the Dynamite Kid."

 

SH: "That was the Dynamite Kid. He's looking to right the wrong that was done to him last week. The re-match inside the steel: Kid vs. Bagwell is coming up later tonight. Kamala and Abdullah The Butcher see action next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Ad aired for the 'Season's Beatings' PPV - Sunday - Dec. 13 - Greenville, SC - Bon Secours Wellness Arena - 8 pm E/5 pm P - Tickets on sale this Saturday, Oct. 17 @ 10 am ET - Visit the WCW website for more info!)

 

(Announcers talked about the first PPV in WCW history coming up in December. Then sent it to the ring.

 

Match 2

Kamala & Abdullah The Butcher w/ Mgr. Adnan El-Kaissey & Handler Kimchee vs. Pat Rose & Mike Jackson

 

(Jackson and Rose were already in the ring and announced.

 

'Cry of the Vatos' played as Kamala, Abdullah, Kimchee and El-Kaissey made their way to the ring to boos. Kamala was in his loin cloth print, had symbols painted on his body and face and was wearing his African tribal mask. Abdullah was in his orange pants with black stripe down each side and black pointed toe boots. Kimchee was in his African safari gear, pith helmet, white wrestling mask with brown trim and carrying a riding crop. Kaissey was in an expensive suit and the typical Arab male headwear. The quartet got in the ring and Kimchee removed Kamala's mask and he and Kaissey had words for Kam and Abby before heading to the floor.

 

Total destruction in the short bout by Abby and Kam. At the end of the match, Abby was brutalizing Pat Rose and dropped Rose with a jumping headbutt. Abby then dropped a big elbow smash on Rose and then was directed by Kimchee to tag in Kamala. Abby did as he was told. Kamala hit the ropes and came off and nailed Rose with a diving splash and went for the pin without hooking the leg. 1... Jackson started to get in the ring to make the save, but as soon as he saw Abby coming in, he bailed back to the corner. ...2...3! Ref called for the bell.

 

Kimchee and Kaissey got in the ring. Kamala was still laying on Rose. Kimchee waved the riding crop in Kamala's face and Kamala got off of Rose. Ref just pointed at Kamala signaling his team as the winner.

 

WINNER: Kamala & Abdullah - Pinfall - Kamala pinned Rose with the Diving Splash - 3:41)

 

(Kaissey then went over and demanded the mic from Craig Johnson and got it.

 

AK: "Greetings, you filthy infidels!"

 

More boos.

 

Pat Rose started slowly getting up next to the ropes as Jackson was now standing on the floor.

 

AK: "The revolution is now in full swing and there's no one who can stop it except for Allah himself! I am getting closer to bringing in..."

 

Abdullah walked over to rose, pulled the foreign object that he carries out of his pants and rammed it into Rose's forehead. Rose crashed to the mat and Mike Jackson dragged him out of the ring and down to the floor.

 

AK: "Let what Abdullah just did to this Pat Rose be taken as a warning by the wrestlers here in the World Class! You get in our way and we will destroy you! We will take no prisoners in this war! People are going to suffer at the hands of my growing army! More mercenaries will be coming in very soon! They will do my bidding! They will march to my orders! And they will bring me victory! Allah Akbar!!"

 

Crowd booed as the foursome left the ring and headed back up the aisle.)

 

(Announcers discussed Kam and Abby winning again and more controversial remarks from Kaissey.)

 

(Announcers then intro'd video from the end of last week's tag match pitting Rick Martel (TVC) & Steve O against Larry Zbysko (WC) & Bob Orton and O having another meltdown.

 

VIDEO:

 

Zbysko grabbed Martel and prepared to hoist Martel up for his brain buster finisher. As Zbysko hoisted Martel up, Martel was able to shift his weight, drop back down to his feet and nail Zbysko with a gourdbuster out of nowhere. Orton hit the ring. O grabbed Hart's megaphone and hit the ring and and went after Orton. Before he could be hit Orton with the megaphone, Orton dropped to the mat and quickly rolled out of the ring and dropped to his feet on the floor. O stood out on the apron holding the megaphone and keeping Orton at bay. Martel whipped Zbysko into the ropes and caught Zbysko coming off with a spinebuster. Martel went out on the apron and hit Zbysko with the Swan Dive (slingshot splash over the top rope back into the ring). O was still keeping Orton at bay as Martel covered Zbysko and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the fans cheered.

 

O heard the bell and turned around and got back into the ring as Martel got up and had his hand raised by the ref. Hart also climbed into the ring. O was not happy. O got in Martel's face and mics picked him up.

 

O: "What are you doing?!"

 

RM: "What are you talking about?!"

 

O: "Why didn't you let me pin him! That pinfall was mine!"

 

RM: "Steve, this is a tag team match! Who cares who scored the winning pin as long as we got the win?!"

 

O: "I care! You're such a glory hog, Rick! You can't just give me a moment in the sun! It's about you, you, you!"

 

RM: "Huh?! Steve..."

 

O: "Don't play the innocent victim with me, man! I should have gotten the pinfall!"

 

JH: "Steve, let's just calm down there, baby! We won! That's all that should matter!"

 

O: "Go to hell, Jimmy!"

 

O then slammed the megaphone hard into Hart's chest and stormed out of the ring and headed back up the aisle.

 

Martel and Hart were stunned and talked off-mic while O angrily walked off .

 

(Announcers said that next week, Martel, Hart and O would make an appearance on 'Mayhem'. Said a Paul Orndorff update and the Steel Cage main event were coming up next!)

 

(Commercials)

 

(Paul Orndorff Update:

 

Announcers said that Paul Orndorff had just contacted WCW and said he would be on 'Mayhem' next week to respond to Nord's challenge and what Nord did to Tito Santana after their match.)

 

(Announcers hyped for next week: Ric Flair vs. Don Muraco; Hart, Martel and O make an appearance; Paul Orndorff makes an appearance and more! Then sent it backstage.)

 

(Backstage: Scott Hudson.

 

Bagwell was already standing in the interview area with two of his ladies.

 

SH: "I'm here with 'American Gigolo' Buff Bagwell. Buff, you scored the victory over the Dynamite Kid last week with a little help from the X Factor. Before we go any further, you seem to be on good terms with the X Factor. Can you tell us anything about him?"

 

BB: "I get along with X, I can call him that because we're friends, and I can tell you he's a helluva wrestler and a man of mystery."

 

SH: "That's all you can tell us? Can you give us a hint to this guy's identity at all?"

 

BB: "He's wearing a mask, Scott. That should tell you right there that he does not want his identity known. But, I will give you a hint as to his identity just for fun."

 

SH: "Shoot."

 

BB: "Well, he's white. Hahaha!"

 

SH: "What a great hint, Buff. He's white. That really narrows it down since there are only a million white wrestlers out there.

 

"Let's move on. What are your thoughts going into this match tonight?"

 

BB: "I feel really good! The Dynamite Kid is gonna find out for the second week in a row why Buff is the stuff! I heard his interview earlier! I didn't appreciate him calling my female clients 'skanks'! These women pay their hard-earned money for quality time with me! I'm a classy gigolo! Only the best clients for me!

 

"As for your earlier remark about he X Factor helping me last week, well, I plead the 5th! Hahaha!"

 

SH: "Let's get back to ringside and Tony and Mark! The main event is about to begin.")

 

Match 3 (Steel Cage)

Dynamite Kid vs. 'American Gigolo' Buff Bagwell

 

(Announcers said they would stay with the match to its finish.

 

'London Calling' by The Clash played and out came Kid to a solid ovation. Kid had the British flag draped over his shoulders, powder blue tights with the word 'Dynamite' was written in red lettering going down the right leg and 'Kid' in red lettering going down the left leg and red, white and blue boots. Kid made his way to the ring and once in the ring Kid started checking on the sturdiness of the cage.

 

'Call Me' by Blondie played and Bagwell came to the ring with two ladies to boos. He was in his black sweat suit with the words 'Time Is Money' on the back of the jacket in white lettering. The two ladies were walking behind Bagwell. Bagwell decided to forgo his ladies removing his sweat suit and removed it himself and handed each lady one of his clothing items before getting into the cage. Each lady kissed Buff on the cheek. Bagwell was in his black leg-length tights with gold dollar signs on the back and black wrestling boots.

 

Bagwell climbed into the cage and Kid charged Bagwell and started pounding Buff as the ref called for the bell.

 

Kid caught Buff with a dropkick that drove Buff into the corner. Kid moved in and monkey flipped Buff out of the corner. Buff got up and Kid dropped Buff with a clothesline. Kid grabbed Buff and whipped Buff into the buckles. Kid charged in and looked to nail Buff with a flying high knee to the chest but Buff moved and Kid slammed knee-first into the buckle and crashed to the mat. Buff put the boots to Kid and then grabbed Kid and rammed Kid's head into the top buckle. Kid spun around and Buff nailed Kid with a series of rapid-fire shoulder blocks. Buff pulled Kid out of the corner, whipped Kid into the ropes and dropped Kid coming off with a big clothesline. Buff then nailed Kid with a jumping elbow smash and went for the cover. 1...2... Kid kicked out. Kid got to his feet and walked right into an inverted atomic drop from Buff. Kid crashed down and rolled over next to the ropes. Bagwell then grabbed the top rope and drove a series of knees into Kid's back. Kid rolled out on the apron. Kid on his hands as knees as Buff pulled Kid up by the hair and rammed the back of Kid's head into the cage three times. Kid hurting. Buff pulled Kid back into the ring through the top and middle rope. Buff then nailed Kid with a slingshot suplex and went for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2... Kid kicked out. Kid got up and fell back against the ropes. Buff moved in and looked to punch Kid but Kid blocked the punch try and nailed Buff with a regular head shot and then fired away with series of European uppercuts that staggered Buff. Kid then blasted Buff with an enzuigiri. Buff down. Kid rolled Buff over for the pin. 1...2...2-1/2... Buff kicked out. As Buff started to get up, Kid grabbed Buff and nailed him with three straight snap suplexes. Kid then bodyslammed Buff. Kid ran and jumped on the middle rope and came off with a lionsault that connected. Kid for the cover and hooked the leg. 1...2.. Buff kicked out. Kid grabbed Buff, whipped Buff into the ropes and looked to catch Buff coming off with a backdrop but Buff stunned Kid with a kick to the chest. Kid crashed to the mat. Buff waited as Kid slowly made his way to his feet. Buff caught Kid with a kick to the gut and then popped Kid with a hangman neckbreaker. Kid rolled over grabbing his neck. Buff briefly stood over Kid and flexed a biceps pose that the crowd hated but his ladies ate up. Buff grabbed Kid and threw Kid head-first into the cage. Kid bounced back and crashed on his back in the ring. Buff then grabbed Kid and walked him over by the cage and rubbed Kid's head into the mesh. Kid fell to his knees and then went down in the cage. Buff looked at the crowd and gestured RVD-like at himself. Buff then pulled Kid up by the hair and Kid was now bleeding. Buff held Kid by the back of the hair and walked Kid around the ring so people could see his bloody head. Buff then short-arm clotheslined Kid to the mat and went for the pin. 1...2...thr... Kid kicked out. Buff grabbed Kid and went to suplex him but Kid twice blocked the move and countered with a suplex of his own. Both men down.

 

Buff to his feet first and Kid to a knee. Buff reached down and started to pull Kid up and Kid nailed Buff with a series of gut punches. Kid got up and nailed Buff with some European uppercuts, whipped Buff into the ropes and caught Buff coming off with a flying headbutt. Buff crashed to the mat. Buff got up facing away from Kid and Kid came up from behind and caught Buff with a German suplex into a bridgeout for the pin. 1...2..thr... Buff kicked out. Buff got up in the sit-up position and Kid hit the ropes and came off and nailed Buff with a low-flying dropkick. Buff hurting. Kid grabbed Buff and went to hit Buff with a vertical suplex but Buff twice blocked the move, caught Kid with a rib shot and then stunned Kid with a Tornado DDT. Kid rolled over on his back. Buff for the cover. 1...2... Kid got his foot on the bottom rope and the ref patted Buff's back. Buff got to his feet like he'd won and struck another biceps pose. Ref went over and informed Buff that he didn't win. Buff started having words with the ref as Kid made it to his feet. Buff turned around and Kid nailed Buff with a flying lariat. Buff crashed to the mat. Kid made it to his feet and picked up Buff and bodyslammed him. Kid stomped on Buff. Kid slowly went out on the apron and mounted the top buckle. Kid held stood on the top buckle for what seemed like forever and came off with a kneedrop that connected with Buff's chest. Kid down as well. Kid slow to cover Buff and hook the leg. 1...2...thr... Buff kicked out. Kid nailed Buff with a couple of European cuts and threw Buff head-first into the cage. Buff bounced back and Kid grabbed Buff and threw him into the cage on the opposite side and Buff again crashed head-first into the steel. Buff crashed face-first into the mat and Kid fell back against the opes and was sitting on the middle rope. Buff got to his knees and was now a member of the crimson mask club. Kid grabbed Buff and went to whip Buff into the ropes but Buff reversed and sent Kid crashing head-first into the cage. Kid stumbled back and went down. Buff backed up as Kid made it to his feet and Buff plowed Kid with a forearm smash to the head. Kid crashed to the mat. Buff went over and mounted the middle buckle and Kid suddenly shot to his feet and ran over and started punching Buff in the gut. Buff dropped to his feet on the mat and Kid continued the punch assault to the head. Buff dazed. Kid nailed Buff with a snap suplex and then a stomp. As Kid went out on the apron, the X Factor, in his ring attire, charged down to the ring. X started to scale the side of the cage when the crowd roared as Tommy Rich, in street clothes, bolted down to the ring and reached up and grabbed the back of X's tights and yanked X down. X crashed to his back on the floor. X hurting on the floor. Kid mounted the top buckle and came off with his diving headbutt finisher that connected. Rich slung X over his shoulder and started carrying X back up the aisle as Kid covered Buff and hooked the leg. 1...2...3! Ref called for the bell as the crowd popped.

 

A bloody, exhausted Kid got to his feet and the ref raised his hand in victory as the program faded to black.

 

WINNER: Kid - Pinfall - Diving Headbutt - 12:32)

 

END PROGRAM