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Mid-South Coliseum April Week 1

Attendance: 10,000 Sell-Out

Rating: 82/B

 

Show starts with a bang as Ron Wright and Jackie Fargo argue and brawl like it is the late 70's. 80

Mr. Olympia and Norvell Austin def Smothers & Rossi 64

The rest of the First Family come out and hype that they're not done as a group yet. 72

Bill Dundee def Carl Fergie 58

Jake Roberts comes to do an interview with Lance, but he's jumped by King, Rich, and Dundee and beaten down. 79

Rip Rogers squashed Dean Malenko 58

The Midnight Express w/The Glamour Girls hype themselves and state no one on the RnR Express group will win a title 60

Tom Pritchard and Jimmy Golden drew due to Double DQ as Lane & Savage interfere. 79

Randy Savage is joined by the rest of the Poffos and Candi who hype their two titles and superiority to TNT. 61 Nothing was following that match

The Gibson Brothers w/Wendi squash The Nightmares 77

Sarge unleashes another amazing promo. Who knew mentioning U.S. Grant in Memphis in 1983 would tick off the fans? Oh yeah, everyone. 89

Wendi Richter & Vivian Vachon def The Glamour Girls via DQ due to Candi's interference on Wendi 68

Wendi recovers from the attack and floors Candi Devine with several rights 58 So close to equaling the women's tag match :(

Robert Fuller is taken to the limit again by Ricky Santana but he manages to pick up the win in a great semi-main event 76

Steve Keirn and Bob Orton Jr drew due to Double DQ as Lane and Ron Fuller interfere 82

This proceeds directly into an epic 6-man brawl all over the arena between Fargo & The Fabs against Wright, Ron Fuller, and Bob Orton Jr. 74 Again, so very, very close to equaling the match rating.

 

 

Louisville Freedom Hall April Week 1

Attendance: 13,109 Out of 15,000

Rating: 77/B

 

We try to recreate Sarge's angle from last night but with a twist. Terry Taylor comes out to stop the badmouthing. Sarge starts to storm off, but he's met by Pritchard and Rich for a 3-on-1 beatdown and challenge by Taylor. 64

Austin Idol squashes Smothers 54

Honky Tonk Man squashes Malenko 59

The First Family comes out and says that's just the start of their return to the top 68

Mando & Santana def The Nightmares 46

King, Rich, & Dundee update the fans on Dutch's condition and swear revenge on Roberts 75

Condrey squashes Rossi 39 Dennis' pop in the GL is awful

The Fabulous Ones & Fuller Brothers brawl 66

Bill Dundee squashes Pat Rose 56

The Gibson Brothers hype themselves 60

The Fantastics def Horowitz & Fergie in a horrible match 43

The Fabulous Show returns with Wendi & Debbie Combs who insult The Glamour Girls 53

Candi Devine retains her North American Women's Title def Vicki Williams 55

Jerry Lawler def Bobby Eaton via interference by Ricky Morton 76

Sgt Slaughter retains his North American Title via tainted win def Terry Taylor via interference by Randy Savage 84

 

 

Not the greatest two shows around, but they did gain me the tiniest bit of pop in each region. Ricky Steamboat did sign his enormous contract so he'll debut on next week's TV show. I'm having to chase 2 more superstars. One of them is due to Georgia doing everything they can to tick me off. After their huge purge, they signed a few more mediocre wrestlers to Written deals which evidently triggered another purge of PPA contracts. Basically, they fired everyone high up on the card not named The Road Warriors. So, I'm signing Don Muraco because I would have gotten him if they'd just sold me their fed like they should have. Also, I'm in a bidding war to get Adrian Adonis as I have some plans for him, and mainly because he's got a 93 psych.

 

The TV show should be up Friday night. Sorry for the delay.

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Adonis may had not looked it, but he was one of the finest technicians in the world during his life. He had the skills in the ring and on the microphone. He had a gimmick that was given to him as punishment and made himself one of the most hated men in all of professional wrestling. His wife said that Adonis hated the gimmick and hated the fact he let himself go and was working on losing the weight when he died. I also read somewhere Crockett was wanting to bring him in before he died.
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USWA Wrestling Sat. Week 1

Alexander Memorial Coliseum Atlanta, GA

Attendance: 9,427 out of 10,000

Rating: 84/B+ Improved in all 11 regions

TV Rating: 0.70 +0.07

 

 

 

We don't start the show at the announce desk. The camera is backstage heading towards a voice. It finds Jake Roberts chatting with Jimmy Hart. “And then I gave him that second DDT sending Dutch to the hospital. After those other 3 jumped me Monday night, I can't wait to get my hands on any of them soon. I'm going to break them in half. You don't jump me from behind and get away with it.” Hart is enjoying himself. “You're doing great kid, and you've got a match with Tommy Rich in the main event tonight!” Then he leaves Roberts muttering to himself stunned by the reveal. Rating: 76

 

 

Egads! A Street sighting! And he picks up the squash win too! Rating: 59

 

 

Eddie Marlin calls both Ron Wright and Jackie Fargo to the ring. “There's been wild accusations thrown around and some fisticuffs Monday night, and we're going to settle everything right here, right now. Ron snatches the microphone out of Eddie's hand. “I want to tell you something. This jerk over here tried to beat me up Monday night. Now, either this man works for USWA, or he is a manager. If he is an employee, I'm going to own this company when I sue you.” Jackie has his own mic. “Sure looks like I did more than try to beat you up. Oh wait, you've always been that ugly. I'm sure you've got some backwoods lawyer with 5 teeth all psyched up thinking he's going to get rich.” Marlin is between them now and snatches the mic back from Ron. “Enough! Mr. Wright, you can't sue anyone. You might want to read your contract some time. The action occurred at an USWA event, and Mr. Fargo has a manager's license.” He turns towards Fargo as Ron sputters. “However, Mr. Fargo, Mr. Wright makes a few good points. You're lucky that you didn't hurt a fan with that wheelchair stunt, and since you want to get involved, you can't be our backstage interviewer anymore.” Fargo fumes “My boys kept their titles though so it was worth it, well and that stupid look on your face when the wheelchair crashed into you. They can beat your so-called Legacy Studs any day of the week and twice on Sunday.” Wright smiles, “Challenge accepted! Bama Thunder is where we take those titles from you.” He smugly rolls out of the ring. Rating: 64 Seriously, I don't understand how it dropped 16 points from Monday. Marlin improvised really well.

 

 

As we return from commercial break, we go back to the Legacy Stud's locker room, though all 4 are in street clothes. “Fabulous Ones, your manager just signed your death warrants by giving us a rematch. There won't be any extra falls to save those titles from coming to where they belong.” “Fargo! You screwed us out of those titles once, but you aren't going to get the chance to do it again. These two men are going to be watching you like a hawk. The two of you are just keeping those belts warm for us. Returning to the scene of the crime to defeat you goofs is just icing on the cake.” “The old man won't be any issue. After I put this cowbell on him, everyone will know when he's coming close.” “Or, we can just shove it down his throat. That will at least shut him the heck up.” Rating: 83 Nobody screws up this week!!!

 

 

Jimmy Valiant gets a nice crowd pop in his return from his one week vacation. He starts off a little slowly still selling the effects from Legacy, but eventually, he turns the match around as the massive experience difference makes all the difference. Valiant wins cleanly. Rating: 62

 

 

Sarge comes storming out of the back and heads straight for the announce desk. “Who let this man back into a USWA ring? He doesn't belong here after I took this title from him and knocked him out cold.” “Now Sarge, Jimmy has a contract, and he has been cleared to return to action. However, he's not going to invoke his rematch clause in his contract at Bama Thunder.” “Yeah Lance, I heard that, but I've searched all backstage for anyone who could tell me who I'm going to face. So who is it? I'm the champion here, and I deserve to know who that idiot Marlin found under a rock to lose to me in a few weeks.” “Well, I don't have that information, at least confirmation on the rumors I've been hearing. I don't get told everything, you know.” “So what's the rumor?” “Well, I'm going to step back over here because I don't think you're going to like it. Mr. Marlin didn't find him under a rock. He found him on a boat named Dragon.” Sarge's eyes grew three sizes that day as a lot of the crowd figured it out since that man wrestled in Georgia some time ago and started cheering. Sarge's face turned beet red with rage, but all he did was take his title and the American flag and leave. Rating: 87

 

 

Since Randy has to defend his TV title later on in the show, Rogers steps in to team with Lanny. No chemistry either way for them, but it was a solid tag team match. TNT keep getting the better of the Poffos though as they knew what was going to happen. Rogers has some momentum, but Pritchard reverses the irish whip straight into the right hand of Angelo. A quick roll-up for the win by TNT Rating: 69

 

 

While Debbie is distracted by the finish of the match, she doesn't see an ambush coming in the form of the Women's champ, Candi, and The Glamour Girls. Fortunately for her, her friends in the back were watching the monitors and turn this into a fair fight. The fans get to enjoy an epic girl fight complete with hair pulling and a few punches. Finally, security comes out to a chorus of boos to break it up. Rating: 55

 

 

The First Family are backstage in their locker room. Hart starts “Hahaha! It looks like our road keeps getting easier. First, that hairy, disgusting Dutch Mantell gets sent to the hospital, and now, it looks like Tommy Rich could join him. That will leave only that shrimp and the so-called King that I made. We've retooled and come up with some new strategies to deal with the lot of you. Your days around here are numbered.” Idol does the rest of the talking. “Rich, if you somehow come out of your match tonight in one piece, I'm going to enjoy breaking you. You had your chance to work with this phenomenal man, and you squandered it. Your fans won't be able to save you from me, and mark my words, King and the shrimp aren't going to help you either because they know they can't beat me. Rating: 76

 

 

This is two weeks in a row now. Maybe I need to have Savage and Rich feud based on Tommy pushing Randy out of the TV main event? A very academic result, but Dean continues to impress with his technical skills. Just not enough to accomplish much yet. Randy Savage makes his 6th successful title defense. Rating: 80

 

 

As noted above, two weeks in a row for Rich in the main event. The competition was much improved along with the heat Jake has gained since Legacy meaning the entire crowd was on the edge of their seats all match. It was mostly a brawl with a few breaks for actual wrestling with both sides being equal. The match looks like it is heading for the end when Jake snaps and stops breaking until 4. Tired of Jerry pulling him off, he shoves him and hits a low blow that sends Rich to the floor. As Calhoun is calling for the bell, Jake gets an ugly grin on his face and rolls out to the floor saying “Company is coming Dutch!” Tommy Rich wins via DQ Rating: 87

 

 

The crowd and announcers are all screaming NO!!! when Jake kicks up the mat exposing bare concrete. He sets Tommy up for the DDT, but Rich shoves him away. Jake feints going right back for it again, but when Tommy moves his arms up to block, Jake hits another low blow. Now that the fight has left Rich, along with him singing bass for awhile :p, Jake sets him up...When out of the back comes Lawler with a chair! King slams it across his back ending the threat as Lance says that's all the time we have and signs off. Rating: 74 The match was just too good.

 

 

The site was screwed up earlier. Yes, Al. I really liked Adonis and his feud with Piper was amazing. He was part of two legendary tag teams too. Hopefully, I will get him and Muraco signed soon. Both offers look good. The bad news is that Georgia did indeed make a lot of money off their two shows Saturday (about $65k) so it may be a race to see if they're still negative at the end of the month. They may not die until the Black Saturday narrative kicks in next year.

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Mid-South Coliseum April Week 2

Attendance: 10,000 Sell-Out

Rating: 84/B+

 

The Fabulous Ones & Fargo hype the crowd up 72

Norvell Austin def Mando Guerrero 62

Tommy Rich and Austin Idol Argue Then Brawl 82

Jimmy Golden def Ricky Santana 66

The Legacy Studs Hype Themselves 83 And finally no one bombs!

Randy Rose squashes Smothers 62

The Midnight Express taunt The RnR Express 64

Bobby Eaton stays out and squashes Malenko 75

The Fabulous Show features The Rock N Roll Express 64 Coincidence that the squash before the angle did so well?

TNT & Rick Gibson def The Nightmares & Fergie 64

Jake Roberts taunts Jerry Lawler 81

Vicki Williams def Susan Sexton 43

Eddie Marlin has a Face-to-Face Between Candi & Wendi 63

I try and stick an Elaborate Entrance for King and Dundee to boost the crowd. It didn't work. 71

Jerry Lawler & Bill Dundee def Hickerson & Horowitz 79

Ron Fuller def Jimmy Valiant via interference from Sarge 83 40 year olds unite!

Sarge and Valiant argue then brawl to end the show in the best angle ever 97!!!

 

 

Louisville Freedom Hall April Week 2

Attendance: 15,000 Sell-Out!!!

Rating: 80/B

 

Jimmy Hart opens the show challenging The Fabs to a title match. When they come out to accept, Idol & Olympia jump them and beat them down 73

Bob Orton Jr. squashes Rossi 57

Jerry Lawler hypes his match tonight against Ron Fuller 82

Bobby Fulton makes his first Jr. Heavyweight Title defense squashing Pat Rose 58

The Fantastics w/Miss Elizabeth hype themselves 50 Ugh, they have the Magnum TA curse of butchering every unscripted interview :(

Dennis Condrey squashes Smothers 57

Sarge interrupts Valiant's interview and argues with him 77

The Glamour Girls def Debbie Combs and Vivian Vachon via interference by Cornette 58

TNT joins Combs in chasing after Cornette who gets help from Rose & Eaton to have a 6-person brawl 52

Adrian Street def Koko B Ware 67

The Fabulous Show Features Tommy Rich & Bill Dundee 80

The RnR Express & Rick Gibson def Horowitz & The Nightmares 57

Ron Wright & Ron Fuller hype themselves pre-match 66

Jerry Lawler def Ron Fuller via interference from Fargo 83

The Fabulous Ones make their 7th successful NA Tag Team Title defense by def Austin Idol & Mr. Olympia by DQ via interference from Robert Fuller & Jimmy Golden 80

The night ends with The Fabulous Ones arguing with The Fuller Brothers 72

 

That's officially the best Louisville show yet, and a sell-out too. Somehow Muraco, who can start immediately, hasn't signed with me yet, but Adonis, who has a 7-day wait, has. Steamboat is officially on the roster, and Dutch is back from his kayfabe 2-week injury vacation. And in one of the things I really wish Adam would add in the future is for Cult feds to sign their UMC and ME to Written deals immediately upon jumping. It's annoying to see Kevin Von Erich jump from WCCW to MACW. MACW added Junkyard Dog too. Basically, MSW and CWF are getting gutted while somehow AWA has barely been touched. I'd add that PNW hasn't been hit all that hard if they had anyone worth talking about that wasn't loyal to them.

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USWA Wrestling Sat. Week 2

Jacksonville Coliseum Jacksonville, FL

Attendance: 10,000 Sell-Out

Rating: 84/B+ Improved in all 11 regions

TV Rating: 0.74 +0.04

 

 

“I'd like to introduce to you the new #1 Contender for the North American Heavyweight Title, and the man that will face Sgt. Slaughter at Bama Thunder live on Closed Circuit PPV in less than 2 weeks, Ricky Steamboat.” “Thank you, Lance. Slaughter, you and I go way back. We've had battles. Hell, we've had some wars, but they all ended the same way. I won. I've been watching you on USWA Championship Wrestling each and every week and what you've done to my good friend Jimmy Valiant.” Sarge comes out. “So, you're here to save your friend from the #1 American? Let me set things straight. I was all set to kick your butt when you ran away. I guess you found some courage elsewhere to come back. Ha, or maybe you just want this beautiful title. Is that it? You claim to be a great wrestler, but you never seem to hold gold for very long. Steamboat, you're going to have the same fate that anyone who opposes America faces, your utter destruction.” Rating: 75 Ugh, Lance continues to flub things.

 

 

When USWA has a TV show, we deliver from the start and go all show long. What an epic opening match featuring 3 of the Legacy Studs facing two Latino stars and The Boogy Woogy Man. Unfortunately for the large Latino fan base here in FL, most of the offense on their side came from Valiant as Legacy had control for most of the match other than his occasional flurries. Bob Orton pins Santana cleanly. Legacy Studs win. Rating: 80 Valiant was Kept Strong

 

 

E Wright-“You fans just saw a little bit of what we can do. We are The Legacy Studs, the finest collection of wrestling talent and history in this business, and we will be your new North American Tag Team Champions after we defeat The Fabulous Ones at Bama Thunder.” Robert-“You three have gotten on our last nerve, and the last thing you want to do to Southerners is to tick one off. Well, you didn't tick off just one but all 5 of us.” Ron-“Fargo, you screwed me out of a victory against Lawler Tuesday night. The one thing we Fullers don't do is lose to phony kings. Our paths are going to cross again soon, and I'm going to get some retribution.” Bob-”You three keep ruining our matches, and we're going to end your careers. It was funny at first because you can't beat us, but now, you've made us mad.” Golden-”You saw what we did to three people who ticked us off before, and most fans think you're better than them so watch your backs.” Rating: 81 I think Ron Fuller is a lost cause. :(

 

This match had very little drama to it. Dean continued to shine a little bit, but The Midnights were going to win. Had to cool the crowd off at some point, right? Rating: 63

 

 

When we return from commercial break, Dutch is standing in the ring. “Oh, it is good to be back in an USWA ring in front of all you wonderful fans. I shocked the doctors in my recovery to get back 2 weeks sooner than they thought, and I am back for one reason only. Jake Roberts, you picked a fight to make a name for yourself, but you picked the wrong man. I've seen people come, and I've seen people go. Heck, I ran several of them off, and you are just like them. You think you're the best in the world or the baddest man on the planet.” He was going to continue when Jake hits the ring, and a brawl ensues. Clearly Dutch isn't quite at 100% as he holds steady for a little bit, but slowly Jake starts winning all the exchanges. King and Bill see this too, and come sprinting out of the back to stop it. They get several shots in before Jake decides to high-tail it out of there. Rating: 78

Women's wrestling returns to TV. Mainly, just to showcase Wendi and her final chance to win the North American Women's Title from Candi. Susan puts up a good fight, but Wendi picks up the clean win Rating: 57

 

 

Stan-“Oh no Steve, we've ticked The Legacy Studs off. What in the world are we going to do now?” Jackie-“Shhh...I'm going to let you two in on a little secret. We're better than they are.” The 3 of them laugh for a minute. Steve-“So the 5 of you all have your panties in a twist. Fargo here only interrupted that match to save the fans from watching King kick your butt even longer. We're The Fabulous Ones, and these titles here say that we're the best tag team in the world.” Stan-”You can be ticked off at us all you want. Heck, bring all that rage to our match at Bama Thunder. It won't help you beat us.” Jackie-”Ron Wright, I'm going to be watching you like a hawk so keep your giant nose out of the match.” Rating: 78

 

 

Uh oh, the streak is now 3 weeks. Granted that was because I ran the show in the South East again just to make sure Steamboat's debut was super-high. The competition was higher this week in the form of the non-title holding half of the Fantastics, Tommy Rogers. Has a tag team ever held singles titles without holding the tag team titles? Don't go looking that up because nobody is beating Savage for this title quite yet. Would The Fabs angle dent the match? Nope, because Randy is amazing. Randy retains his TV title by cleaning pinning Rogers. Rating: 83

 

 

When you need to get a good guy over in his debut match, who do you call? Yep, come on down Phil. Plus, as the announcers mentioned several times during the match, that was a good warm-up to face Sarge as they're similar in size. Hickerson put up a very good fight just like he always does, but Steamboat unleashed his impressive arsenal of skills to finish him off. Ricky Steamboat wins cleanly Rating: 87

 

 

As stated in the match, I ran this show in the South East because Ricky's pop in the GL isn't nearly what it is in the SE. Shockingly, I'm getting the same approx. attendance in both regions now despite the 3 point difference. And sadly, the influx of people annoyed at being in development has now started. Two of them aren't big issues as Fidel Sierra and Velvet MacIntyre are back on the roster. They were at 2/2 and 1/3 respectively on skills improving with really only Sierra's lack of selling being annoying. The Italian Stallion on the other hand can just sit there and collect dust for all I care. He's got very little to improve (2/2), but he's atrocious at everything. Thankfully, he's one of the 4 one-year contracts.

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Mid-South Coliseum April Week 3

Attendance: 10,000 Sell-Out

Rating: 80/B

 

We start the show with The Fabulous Show set in the ring. Fargo introduces his guests Jimmy Valiant & Ricky Steamboat. They have a good chat. 76

Honky Tonk Man squashes Tracy Smothers 61

The rest of the First Family are in the interview area, and they taunt Rich & Lawler 74

Randy Rose squashes Rossi 55

The 4 Midnight Express are interviewed by Lance; Cornette does all the talking 66 Tired of Condrey crapping all over the angles

The Glamour Girls def Vicki Williams & the returning Velvet MacIntyre 52 No chemistry between the 2 faces

Wendi Richter taunts Candi Devine 71

Koko B Ware & The Fantastics def Horowitz & The Nightmares 55

King, Rich, Dutch, and Dundee come out and taunt Jake Roberts 77

Ron Fuller squashed Dean Malenko 60

While The Fabulous Ones were distracted watching that match, Ron Wright ordered a beat down on them by the other 3 members of The Legacy Studs 74

Ricky Morton squashed the returning Fidel Sierra 61

Randy Savage & Lanny Poffo w/Candi Devine hype themselves 74

Dutch Mantell def Rip Rogers via DQ due to interference by Jake 66 And Tommy Rich is a god to get a good score out of Rip. He's another victim of lousy stamina. 16 min. in a slow build match, and he blows up. :(

Sgt Slaughter retains his North American Heavyweight Title def Tom Pritchard 82 And the lack of psychology note rears its ugly head again.:mad:

We end the show with Ricky Steamboat getting in Sarge's face with an argument ensuing. 94!!!

 

 

Louisville Freedom Hall April Week 3

Attendance: 15,000 Sell-Out!!!

Rating: 80/B

 

Jimmy Hart opens the show challenging Steamboat to a match vs Mr. Olympia. Ricky accepts but Mr. Olympia jumps him from behind beating him down. 63 Seriously, Ron Wright finally does a masterful improv job, and it is in the pre-show crapping all over this angle!:(

Lanny Poffo squashes Rossi 47

TNT w/Debbie Combs argue with Savage & Poffo 65

Adrian Street squashes Malenko 53

Dutch Mantell's interview is crashed by Jake Roberts 71

Rick Gibson squashes Pat Rose 54

The Fabulous Show is back again with Jimmy Valiant. This time they introduce Don Muraco!74

The Fantastics def The Nightmares 51

Lawler & Rich taunt Orton & Golden about their tag match tonight 79

Phil Hickerson squashes Smothers 59

Bill Dundee & Norvell Austin get into an argument 69

Koko B Ware squashes Fidel Sierra 52

Wendi Richter, Debbie Combs, and Vivian Vachon try to have an interview, but Candi & The Glamour Girls attack and beat them down 56

Bob Orton Jr. & Jimmy Golden hype their tag team match vs King & Rich 73

Ricky Steamboat def Mr. Olympia via DQ due to interference by Sarge 79

Sarge & Ricky argue some more, to a lesser effect this time 80

Lawler & Rich drew with Orton & Golden via Double DQ from tons of interference from The Fabs, Robert Fuller, & Idol. 85

Post-Show--The Fabs & Rich Brawl The Fuller Brothers & Idol 71

 

 

Well, everyone is on the roster now. Muraco's debut went pretty well. He is a face btw. Adonis will be debuting on TV. Still confused on how he's pushing ME when he's got mediocre pop. I'm also confused on how the Louisville show got an 80. I guess it was the poor opening angle? Lance did finally manage to have a good segment! I am toying with the idea of hiring Boris Malenko though to do the interviews. I thought Barbara Clary, but her mic skill is only 68 meaning I would have to edit all the angles to entertainment as they're in the high 80's. Not sure yet, but I'm tired of Lance bungling things especially since he was a legend on the mic.

 

Oh, and I can add Snuka to the list of people I'm never hiring. I really wasn't going to, but murder is a deal-breaker for me.

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enjoyed catching up on all the action when I got back from vacation.

the Fargo wheelchair angle was awesome and I literally jumped out of my chair reading it (bit of irony too since Ron Wright used a wheelchair as part of his gimmick as a manager for years in SMW)

 

Glad to see Sarge restore some prestige back to the title by beating that hippy. Just curious if you were to continue his "hippie busting" tour and give him matches against the likes of Rock & Roll Express Gibson and Morton and then later Bobby Fulton and Dr Tom Pritchard if that might help improve his psych ratings some (enough to save his match scores)? Those could all make good TV main events as Sarge seeks out smaller, quicker guys as "tune up" matches before he faces Steamboat.

speaking of which - maybe show some "video" clips of the Sarge-Steamboat tag team feud from Mid-Atlantic to help hype their upcoming match (would expect some decent ratings from them too)

 

I wouldn't worry too much about time decline with someone like Mr Olympia if you used him as a short term champ. It's not like you plan to make him the champ forever, and meanwhile he could help train some up and coming contenders (get some of your guys in the 70's up to the 80's)

 

Looking forward to a Savage vs Rich feud. Not sure where Tommy's game pysch rating is, but if you can get to the 80s he could be another worthy contender for Sarge.

 

was going to suggest that you try a Ron Wright solo promo (and maybe do the same for Ron Fuller away from the others) to see if it helps. Wright vs Fargo in a "point-Counter point" type of face off could be interesting too before the big showdown. A Fuller tag team title reign is needed for a few months to keep some credibility on the Legacy Studs who have been gold as your lead heels so far.

 

considering that King Jerry Lawler has not been the focus point or top main eventer so far shows what a tremendous job you have done - at some point I hope you give him a break out match because he can surely carry the promotion on top (better than Steamboat who is fine as a title contender and will be wonderful to help a youngster like Shane Douglas get over as his partner some day. I'm hoping after Sarge turns back his challenge that Ricky gets a shot at Randy Savage's title. Steamboat and partner vs Poffo Brothers on alternating cards should enhance your ratings major league). The King vs The Sarge has big time Main Event written all over it in Memphis

 

keep up the excellent work

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USWA Championship Wrestling Sat. Week 3

Tuscaloosa Coliseum Tuscaloosa, AL

Attendance: 15,000 Sell-Out!!!

Rating: 84/B+ Improved in all 11 regions

TV Rating: 0.79 +0.05

 

“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Championship Wrestling. Joining me in the ring is the #1 Contender for the North American Heavyweight Title, Ricky Steamboat. To my left, the North American Heavyweight Champion, “The #1 American” Sgt. Slaughter. Both of you have reviewed the contract, and now if you will both sign the contract for Bama Thunder, live on Closed Circuit PPV Thursday night. Thank you.” Sarge-”I am the best American in the world. This belt around my waist proves that I'm the best wrestler here too. You made a big mistake coming here and trying to take my title. I'm surprised you didn't bring your little Injun friend who carried you in your tag team along to help you fail in defeating me.” Ricky-”Slaughter, you're everything wrong with this country. You run your mouth too much, your ego is huge, and you think there is honor in jumping people from behind. I can't wait to take that title off of you and shut you up. You couldn't beat me elsewhere, and you're not going to beat me now. I'm here to prove that I'm the best wrestler in the world in the top wrestling promotion in the world.” Rating: 79 And Ricky actually did fine unscripted!

 

 

Dutch starts the in-ring action off against the returning Fidel Sierra. The only real mystery was if Jake would interfere. He didn't, and Dutch picks up the squash win. Rating: 60

 

 

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Lance opens “Here is The Fabulous One himself, Jackie Fargo along with someone a lot of people might not recognize.” Jackie-”Let me introduce all of you to my insurance policy. There's an insurance company that says to trust The Rock, and that's just what I'm doing. This is Don “The Rock” Muraco. Legacy Studs, you keep bragging about the numbers advantage you have. This man is worth all of you put together.” Don-”I've wrestled all around the world. I've held titles all around the world, but you won't see me bragging about it. The only studs I know are in walls or horses. The more I've heard you talk, the more I think you should be called The Legacy Donkeys.” Before Lance can say this is a family show, The Fuller Brothers rush them as Wright stands around giving orders. They get in several good shots on both men before the roof almost comes off the building as The Fabulous Ones join the fray to drive them off. Rating: 81

 

 

Dutch gets a squash match, so it is only fair for Jake to get one too. Poor Rossi got a whoopin'. He made Jake look great though. Rating: 63

 

 

The top two members of The First Family are joined by a biker. Hart starts, “Being the top manager in the world today, I'm always on the lookout for top talent that would fit the Family. So when I heard this Adonis was on the open market, I immediately contacted him to join The First Family. So ladies and gentlemen, this man is Adrian Adonis, and he's going to break those losers you idiots all cheer for in half.” Idol picks it up, “Well everyone except Tommy Rich. That loser is all mine to break. Rich, you called me a replacement. The Idol replaces no one because no one is as good as me. I'm going to send you running back to whatever hole in the ground you popped up out.” Adonis finishes “All I've heard for months is that this is the place to be. Well, Alabama isn't much of a place to be, but Thursday night, I'm going to be in this very ring kicking butt and taking names. I'm here to inflict pain.” Rating: 80

 

 

We have our 2nd TV debut as Adrian Adonis gets to face off against Malenko. They put on a quick, but very effective technical wrestling match leaving the announcers to rave about the newcomer. Not much more to the match other than Hart dancing around saying “The Family is complete!”. Rating: 62

 

 

The three men facing off against The First Family at Bama Thunder. Jerry starts off, “So you've brought someone new in to try and bring us down, Hart. You've been trying for years, and some guy dressed in leather isn't going to be any more successful than all the other losers who've come before. And Jake, we're all 3 going to be around the ring during Dutch's match. If you try anything shady, we're going to beat you so bad your mother won't recognize you.” Rich picks up, “Idol, you can run your mouth all you want. I'm the one that won the NWA World Title when it was relevant, not you. I have all these fans behind me, and I have these men behind me. One thing we all agree on is that we hate your guts. You can bring the Thunder. You can even bring your loud-mouth loser. I'm bringing these two Tommy Guns.” Bill finishes it off, “It doesn't matter who you send up against us because we'll keep knocking them down. This team has a Superstar on it, and that's why we're winning, daddy. Rating: 80

 

 

This is the kind of match most shows run as their main event or at least semi-main. Mando and Jimmy didn't have great luck last week against The Legacy Studs, but they had pretty good luck against the two big thumpers in The First Family. Well, for most of the match, but the ending came from the 5th member of the match as Hart clocked Mando in the back of the head with the megaphone as Mr. Olympia nailed him with a nasty clothesline for the tainted victory. Rating: 80

 

 

We run an announcement that the Southern Tag Team Titles are coming back, and that the two matches at Bama Thunder will also be the semi-final matches with the final coming to you live next week on TV. All 4 teams say a little bit about how they can't wait to get those titles around their waists. Rating: 72

 

The streak is now a full month long. Bad news for Randy is that I may keep running almost all the TV shows in the South East as the pop difference is huge on too many people. Ricky is improving mightily for someone who refused to go down to development, but he isn't even close to Savage's league. It didn't even go the 10 minutes, ending in 8. Randy retains his TV title by cleaning pinning Santana. Rating: 83

 

 

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Welcome to a brawl. Muraco is new to this feud, but he caught on pretty fast. Poor Calhoun had his hands full as at least 4 people were in the ring for most of the match and throwing punches. The announcers did announce that the tag team title match will take place in a cage to prevent interference, and speaking of interference, when Wright and Fargo weren't almost coming to blows, they picked fights with members of the opposing sides. With all the chaos going on all over the place, no one could hear Lance announce over the PA that there was only 2 minutes left. Those 2 minutes ran out still with no pin attempts in the entire match. Oh, the bell didn't stop the brawling. Lance signs off, “We'll see you this Thursday night at Bama Thunder or at your Closed Circuit viewing location. These 8 men may have stopped fighting by then.” Rating: 88

 

 

Guess who found the Text box in the Photobucket editor? This guy. It isn't great by any means, and I wish I could move things around. Still, for a free thing, it turned out okay.

 

I've almost reached 25 as the lowest pop across the US. They're 24.7 right now. Not the biggest milestone, but it is nice anyway. The bigger milestone is managing to sell out a 15k seat arena for TV. That and the aforementioned big pop disparity among some of the main eventers is going to keep the show in the SE region if I don't burn it out by doing so. We're also closing in on a 1.00 rating on TV which will come in handy when I'm negotiating the extension very soon. Storyline-wise, I'll try and keep it ESPN, though honestly, I probably don't have a choice. I'm going to just miss hitting the 42 pop in Mid-Atlantic and Tri-State required to get on TNN this time around. They're the only network that reaches Canada at Cult, and the way the Canadian networks are setup means you have to get on there to get to Canada unless you can get super-spillover as you need actual 29 pop to do so.

 

As for the schedule, college football is back meaning I'm not doing anything Saturday, except cheering on UK and the SEC. The 2 House shows should go up Sunday night and start predictions then. The PPV probably will go up Wed. or Fri. as the NFL is on on Thursday.

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Mid-South Coliseum April Week 4</strong><p><strong> Attendance: 10,000 Sell-Out</strong></p><p><strong> Rating: 83/</strong><strong><span style="color:#006400;">B+</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> The Legacy Studs Hijack The Fabulous Show's set calling it The Wright Stuff which features The Fuller Brothers & Wright hyping their tag team title match <strong>81</strong></p><p> Adrian Adonis squashes Smothers <strong>62</strong></p><p> Don Muraco & Bob Orton Argue <strong>77</strong></p><p> Jimmy Valiant squashes Fidel Sierra <strong>56</strong></p><p> Sgt Slaughter cuts an amazing promo hyping himself and his NA title <strong>92</strong></p><p> Honky Tonk Man squashes Rossi <strong>42</strong></p><p> Koko B Ware & Tommy Rogers def The Nightmares <strong>57</strong></p><p> The Rock N Roll Express w/Richter argue with The Midnight Express II <strong>72</strong></p><p> Jimmy Golden squashes Dean Malenko <strong>72</strong></p><p> Randy Savage & Lanny Poffo argue with TNT w/Combs <strong>72</strong></p><p> The 7 V's (Wendi, Vivian, Velvet, & Vicki;W's count as 2 V's) drew with Candi, Susan, & The Glamour Girls via Sports Entertainment finish <strong>48</strong> <em>Never using that finish again as that killed the match rating</em></p><p> Adrian Street w/Miss Linda hype their Jr. Hwy Title match vs Bobby Fulton <strong>64</strong></p><p> Ricky Steamboat def Barry Horowitz <strong>73</strong></p><p> The First Family & Jake Roberts hype themselves before the main event <strong>84</strong></p><p> Dutch, Tommy, King, & Bill time limit draw vs Jake, Idol, Olympia, & Norvell <strong>85</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Louisville Freedom Hall April Week 3</strong><p><strong> Attendance: 15,000 Sell-Out!!!</strong></p><p><strong> Rating: 79/</strong><strong><span style="color:#008000;">B</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> Sarge is interrupted by Dundee, argue & set the main event <strong>82</strong></p><p> The Midnight Express II def Koko & Mando via Cornette racket shot <strong>66</strong></p><p> The Fabulous Ones, Muraco, & Fargo hype themselves <strong>82</strong><em>A perfect unscripted angle ftw!</em></p><p> Rick Gibson squashes Sierra <strong>46</strong></p><p> The whole First Family hype themselves (includes HTM) <strong>64</strong></p><p> Ricky Santana def Adrian Street via DQ from interference by Miss Linda <strong>52</strong> <em>Pretty sure I screwed that booking up somehow</em></p><p> Ricky Steamboat hypes title match vs Sarge <strong>70</strong></p><p> Bob Orton squashes Smothers <strong>62</strong></p><p> The Legacy Studs taunt The Fabulous Ones <strong>69</strong> <em>Totally scripted</em></p><p> Judy Martin def Vivian Vachon <strong>54</strong></p><p> The Poffo Clan (inc. Rogers & Candi) hype themselves <strong>58</strong> <em>Another perfect unscripted promo, not that it helped much</em></p><p> Jake Roberts squashes Malenko <strong>61</strong></p><p> TNT def Hickerson & Hororwitz <strong>71</strong></p><p> Jimmy Valiant hypes himself <strong>82</strong></p><p> Jerry Lawler def Randy Rose via DQ interference by Adonis <strong>71</strong></p><p> King, Dutch, & Rich brawl with Idol, Adonis, & Mr. Olympia <strong>82</strong></p><p> Sgt Slaughter retains his North American Heavyweight title def Bill Dundee via interference by Norvell <strong>82</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> And AJPW has now joined the Cult club so the chaos is spreading to Japan. It'll be interesting to see how that shakes out.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Before I do the prediction contest, take a look at the locker room antics for the PPV.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/ftZJf2a.png?1</span><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/WCW20Thunder_zpsulvisnqa.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/WCW20Thunder_zpsulvisnqa.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <strong>North American Heavyweight Title Match</strong></p><p> Sgt. Slaughter© vs Ricky Steamboat</p><p> </p><p> <strong>North American Tag Team Title Match--Cage Classic</strong></p><p> The Fabulous Ones© vs The Fuller Brothers</p><p> </p><p> <strong>United States Tag Team Semi-Final Match</strong></p><p> TNT vs Randy Savage & Lanny Poffo (currently TNT is 1-0-1)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>United States Tag Team Semi-Final Match</strong></p><p> Rock N Roll Express vs The Midnight Express II (Eaton/Condrey) (Midnights are up 1-0)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>North American Women's Title Match</strong></p><p> Candi Devine© vs Wendi Richter (Split 1-1)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>USWA Junior Heavyweight Title Match</strong></p><p> Bobby Fulton© vs Adrian Street (New match)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bullrope Grudge Match</strong></p><p> Dutch Mantell vs Jake Roberts (Dutch "won" round 1)</p><p> </p><p> Tommy Rich vs Austin Idol</p><p> </p><p> Jerry Lawler & Bill Dundee vs Mr. Olympia & Norvell Austin</p><p> </p><p> Don Muraco vs Bob Orton Jr.</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Tie-breaker Questions:</strong><p> 1. How many titles change hands: </p><p> 2. Who wins the United States Tag Team titles (match held on TV show):</p><p> 3. How many DQ's are there: </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Remember, a Draw is a viable option. Except for the 2 US Tag Title SF matches and the Cage Tag Title Match. I can guarantee they aren't ending in draws.</strong></p>
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<p>the more important question is what song did Hart and Snake sing??!!! (somehow I can hear them singing "I got you Babe" lol)</p><p> </p><p>

North American Heavyweight Title Match</p><p>

Sgt. Slaughter© vs <strong>Ricky Steamboat</strong> -- DQ</p><p> </p><p>

North American Tag Team Title Match--Cage Classic</p><p>

The Fabulous Ones© vs <strong>The Fuller Brothers</strong></p><p>

this is Alabama, and that's Fuller Country. time for new tag champs!</p><p> </p><p>

United States Tag Team Semi-Final Match</p><p>

<strong>TNT</strong> vs Randy Savage & Lanny Poffo (currently TNT is 1-0-1)</p><p> </p><p>

United States Tag Team Semi-Final Match</p><p>

Rock N Roll Express vs <strong>The Midnight Express II</strong> (Eaton/Condrey) (Midnights are up 1-0)</p><p> </p><p>

North American Women's Title Match</p><p>

Candi Devine© vs <strong>Wendi Richter</strong> (Split 1-1) - DQ</p><p> </p><p>

USWA Junior Heavyweight Title Match</p><p>

Bobby Fulton© vs<strong> Adrian Street</strong> (New match)</p><p>

Fulton may be a newer champ, but this belt is Taylor made for Street (pun intended due to the "kiss of Doom" that Adrian used to beat Terry in Mid-South). Street can have some fun with this belt (I think you have more quality face Jr's that can learn a few things by challenging Street for the belt). Meanwhile, Fulton is likely to be a boring, forgettable champion.</p><p> </p><p>

Bullrope Grudge Match</p><p>

<strong>Dutch Mantell</strong> vs Jake Roberts (Dutch "won" round 1)</p><p>

it might not be a whip, but I'm sure Dutch knows how to use it</p><p> </p><p>

Tommy Rich vs<strong> Austin Idol</strong></p><p>

we haven't heard much from Idol lately. Rich gets DQ'ed using Idol's chain</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jerry Lawler & Bill Dundee</strong> vs Mr. Olympia & Norvell Austin</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Don Muraco</strong> vs Bob Orton Jr. -- DQ</p><p> </p><p>

Quote:</p><p>

Tie-breaker Questions:</p><p>

1. How many titles change hands: 2</p><p>

2. Who wins the United States Tag Team titles (match held on TV show): TNT -- I think gives chance for defenses agaisnt Poffos and another team before dropping belts eventually to Midnights. The young upstart team needs these belts to elevate them (they will be forced to have more matches and gain experience). Classic Memphis booking here</p><p>

3. How many DQ's are there: 4</p>

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<p><em>OOC: Go get a drink and/or pop the popcorn.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/WCW20Thunder_zpsulvisnqa.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/WCW20Thunder_zpsulvisnqa.jpg</span></a><p> <strong>Jefferson Convention Complex Arena Birmingham, AL</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 30,000 SELL-OUT!!!</strong></p><p><strong> PPV Buyrate: 0.45</strong> <em>+0.01</em></p><p> <strong>Rating: 96/</strong><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">A</span></strong> <em>Improved in 11 regions</em></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Stan%20Lane3_zpsjzqjjqvh.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Stan%20Lane3_zpsjzqjjqvh.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Steve%20Keirn3_zpsmeji8fs9.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Steve%20Keirn3_zpsmeji8fs9.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Don%20Muraco%202_zpsh2laebgj.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Don%20Muraco%202_zpsh2laebgj.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jackie%20Fargo_zpsh51f6vto.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jackie%20Fargo_zpsh51f6vto.jpg</span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> The announcers welcome everyone to the 2nd PPV in USWA history, a sell-out crowd, and the first 4 hour show in wrestling history. Lance adds, “When you have this much talent, you give it the time to showcase it.” “Now, let's hear from our tag team champions.” Stan-”Oh how sweet it is to be right back where we kicked those two “studs” behinds just a month ago. In that month, we've gotten better while you two old farts have gotten older.” Steve-”These titles tell the story. We're the best tag team in the world, and you're not. You wanted a cage match because you fear The Fabulous One right here? We're fine fighting in a cage. It keeps that old fool out of the match and your two goons too.” Don-”You mean one goon because Orton, I'm taking care of you here in a minute. They call me The Rock because I don't break under pressure, and like a rock, I can dish out plenty. You call yourself a Stud? I've been wrestling for half my life beating people better than you.” Jackie-”Don't give yourself a title unless you can back it up. These 3 men are who they say they are. You two want to talk about the past. Well pally, this isn't the past. This is the here and now. My boys are going to make mincemeat out of you.” <strong>Rating: 79</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Don%20Muraco%202_zpsh2laebgj.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Don%20Muraco%202_zpsh2laebgj.jpg</span></a> w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jackie%20Fargo_zpsh51f6vto.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jackie%20Fargo_zpsh51f6vto.jpg</span></a> VS <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Bob%20Orton%20Jr_zpst0rsftba.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Bob%20Orton%20Jr_zpst0rsftba.jpg</span></a> w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Ron%20Wright%204_zps9loozqh9.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Ron%20Wright%204_zps9loozqh9.jpg</span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> Two of the best wrestlers in the world (#32 vs 62 in PWI ranking) went at it from the opening bell though the smaller screen showing Wright & Fargo doing their own commentary each time their guy got on a roll was almost as entertaining. The announcers didn't mention that they had wrestled each other in the past because the USWA is all that exists <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />, but it was clear that they knew what worked and what didn't. It was a very balanced match for the full 16 minutes, but it was clear to all that while The Rock was true to his word about not breaking, that Orton was starting to wear down. Muraco was getting the better of each exchange making Dave Brown wonder if someone didn't give Wright a lemon to suck on, such was the pained look on his face. Fargo made a key mistake here though. He started doing his strut on the outside (better known as the Flair strut as he stole it) meaning he had stopped watching Ron. Wright used that opportunity to distract Calhoun while Golden ran in from the back and hit Muraco in the back of the head with a chair. Before Fargo could hop up on the apron, Jerry was already down and counting 1...2...3. <strong>Bob Orton Jr. wins tainted victory. Rating: 90</strong> <em>Muraco has Great chemistry with Fargo & Pretty Good chemistry with Orton</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Don%20Muraco%202_zpsh2laebgj.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Don%20Muraco%202_zpsh2laebgj.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jimmy%20Golden_zpscpkbbz6f.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jimmy%20Golden_zpscpkbbz6f.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Bob%20Orton%20Jr_zpst0rsftba.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Bob%20Orton%20Jr_zpst0rsftba.jpg</span></a> w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Ron%20Wright%204_zps9loozqh9.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Ron%20Wright%204_zps9loozqh9.jpg</span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> Golden popped up from his hiding place with his chair and slid into the ring. While Ron occupied Fargo, Orton and Golden put the boots and chair to Muraco. <strong>Rating: 73</strong> <em>Thanks again Ron Wright</em> <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>United States Tag Team Semi-Final Match</strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Terry%20Taylor_zpsz7h3hzpp.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Terry%20Taylor_zpsz7h3hzpp.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Tom%20Pritchard_zpsbnrqyupd.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Tom%20Pritchard_zpsbnrqyupd.jpg</span></a> w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Debbie%20Combs_zps6dd24pvs.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Debbie%20Combs_zps6dd24pvs.jpg</span></a><p> VS</p><p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Randy%20Savage_zpsskukdnev.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Randy%20Savage_zpsskukdnev.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Lanny%20Poffo_zpsedfgpbm6.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Lanny%20Poffo_zpsedfgpbm6.jpg</span></a> w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Angelo%20Poffo_zpsypdsdymq.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Angelo%20Poffo_zpsypdsdymq.jpg</span></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> We show a quick video of their 2 previous matches as they make their way to the ring while mentioning that a tag title shot has to up the heat in this red hot rivalry. That was very clear to the 6 people in the match as they were very fired up. The four wrestlers in the ring couldn't wait for the bell to ring to start fighting. It didn't turn into a pier 6 brawl because they're too good at wrestling, but it was close. The ending did come abruptly and due to a surprising source. Debbie hopped up on the apron to distract Lanny, who she thought was the legal man from using a chain Angelo had handed to him, but while that distracted Frank, Angelo had moved around and handed Savage brass knuckles. That piece of hardware connected with Pritchard right between his eyes knocking him out. Taylor and Debbie tried to argue with with Morrell that Poffo was the legal man, but as the replay showed, Randy clearly slapped Lanny's back with Frank giving the tagged motion. Randy Savage & Lanny Poffo win via interference by Angelo. <strong>Rating: 81</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Dutch%20Mantell_zpset7qmtwf.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Dutch%20Mantell_zpset7qmtwf.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jake%20Roberts%202_zps4dkiq6bb.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jake%20Roberts%202_zps4dkiq6bb.jpg</span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> Hey, that dressing room looks familiar. Yep, it is Dutch's locker room. Here comes Jake. “There are two types of people that willingly come back for more from a beating like I gave you last month. Idiots and Morons. I don't care which you are, but it certainly explains why you want a rope for the rematch in case you get lost. Don't worry about it though because I'll be right there beating the hell out of you again.” They're nose to nose now “There's a third type of person, which is what I am. A pissed off Texan who is out for blood. That rope is there so when I start kicking your butt from pillar to post, you can't run away. You wanted to make a name for yourself by going through me. Well, you poked the bear now. Jake, you're going to find out why that is a bad thing.” Wait, why is Jake smiling as Dutch storms off? <strong>Rating: 82</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Bullrope Match</strong></span></p><p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Dutch%20Mantell_zpset7qmtwf.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Dutch%20Mantell_zpset7qmtwf.jpg</span></a> VS <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jake%20Roberts%202_zps4dkiq6bb.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jake%20Roberts%202_zps4dkiq6bb.jpg</span></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Sam Diamond got the lucky assignment this time. He attaches the bullrope around both men's wrists while the announcers explain how a bullrope match works. Basically, there are no pinfalls or submissions. The only way to win is to touch all 4 corners consecutively, so touching 2 then the other 2 five minutes later doesn't count. So, two brawlers are given a weapon and nowhere to run. That's not a recipe for a wrestling classic. A bloody brawl, though, is what you get. Evidently, that rope was quite abrasive as blood was flowing within 5 minutes on both men. Ugh, my word processor just ate the rest of this segment. Jake did the hanging man crazy bump and then when Dutch tries to DDT him, got really ticked off and crotches him before hitting two of his own to make touching all 4 corners easy. <strong>Jake Roberts wins. Rating: 73</strong> <em>Had to keep Dutch strong for him to lose & Jake was off tonight, maybe because it would be his first big win?</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Sgt.%20Slaughter_zpsswfzw6re.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Sgt.%20Slaughter_zpsswfzw6re.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Lance%20Russell_zpsruus4jhd.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Lance%20Russell_zpsruus4jhd.jpg</span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> While Sam is untying both men, we go to the interview area with Lance. “Let me introduce the North American Champion, Sgt. Slaughter.” “Listen up maggots, is it too much to ask that you take at least one shower since last month's show? God, it stinks in here, and this is the only flag we fly here in the greatest country on earth. Ricky Steamboat, you want what I have. You've always been in my shadow. When you couldn't beat me and my partner, you ran off, and now that I am the top wrestler here in the USWA, you run to Eddie Marlin pleading to come here and take my title. I won that title fair and square right in that ring from that hippy last month, and I am not giving it up to the likes of you.” <strong>Rating: 80</strong> <em>Thanks Lance</em> <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/generic_4_zpsy5u2otd3.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/generic_4_zpsy5u2otd3.jpg</span></a><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Bobby%20Fulton_zpslitfphpe.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Bobby%20Fulton_zpslitfphpe.jpg</span></a> © w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Miss%20Elizabeth%202_zpsiszbssn4.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Miss%20Elizabeth%202_zpsiszbssn4.jpg</span></a> VS <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Adrian%20Street_zps2mgujjbz.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Adrian%20Street_zps2mgujjbz.jpg</span></a> w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Miss%20Linda_zps0bfv31b3.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Miss%20Linda_zps0bfv31b3.jpg</span></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Everyone has figured out that this is here to give the fans everywhere a chance to restock on snacks or use the restroom. Well, except the two wrestlers who gave it their all. Miss Elizabeth clearly had been watching the earlier matches and kept her eyes squarely on Miss Linda and her perfume bottle. So, when she went to interfere in the match, Elizabeth ran over to her screaming “NO!!!”. That meant that Calhoun's eyes went off of Street who had been selling an injury to see Miss Linda spray Fulton right in his face. Obviously, he called for the DQ. <strong>Winner by DQ and still your Junior Heavyweight champion Bobby Fulton Rating: 63</strong> <em>Ugh, bad chemistry</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jerry%20Lawler%202_zpskhibijuh.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jerry%20Lawler%202_zpskhibijuh.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Bill%20Dundee_zpsoeathjui.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Bill%20Dundee_zpsoeathjui.jpg</span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> Jerry starts off--”Hart, your two goons have gotten on our last nerves. What you did Tuesday night to Bill is crossing a line. You think your guys are big and bad? You haven't seen bad until you've seen us pissed off. Bill takes the mic, “You took the thing I've been trying to win since 1980 away from me. I had Sarge beaten in Louisville to become North American champion for the 6th time. You, Norvell Austin just had to interfere, didn't you? I can't wait to get my hands on you. Let's get'em King.” <strong>Rating: 80</strong> <em>And Lance did well</em> <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jerry%20Lawler%202_zpskhibijuh.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jerry%20Lawler%202_zpskhibijuh.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Bill%20Dundee_zpsoeathjui.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Bill%20Dundee_zpsoeathjui.jpg</span></a><p> VS</p><p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Mr.%20Olympia%202_zps2saosdxr.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Mr.%20Olympia%202_zps2saosdxr.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Norvell%20Austin_zpsdrvp4mvx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Norvell%20Austin_zpsdrvp4mvx.jpg</span></a> w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jimmy%20Hart_zpsm8rtzgv7.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jimmy%20Hart_zpsm8rtzgv7.jpg</span></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> This was your classic “Can the heels cheat their way to a win?” match. Realistically, that was the only question anyone had going into the match. Austin and Olympia did pull every dirty trick in the book out to try and remain competitive. They tried to use their big size too, but that didn't do much either. The faces were just too angry and too good. Even Hart sensed it and didn't get involved fearing getting a beatdown. When all those tricks stopped working, the end came when Dundee pinned Austin after a 4 minute beating. <strong>Jerry Lawler & Bill Dundee win. Rating: 85</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Ricky%20Morton_zps7ihgulxj.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Ricky%20Morton_zps7ihgulxj.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Robert%20Gibson_zpsdnxn5o3a.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Robert%20Gibson_zpsdnxn5o3a.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Rick%20Gibson_zpsrrucxqnq.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Rick%20Gibson_zpsrrucxqnq.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Wendi%20Richter_zpswh7ewakv.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Wendi%20Richter_zpswh7ewakv.jpg</span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> The entire Rock N Roll Express group is in their locker room, well the men's locker room obviously, but everyone is dressed and ready to go. “Midnight Express, you've followed us around for over a year now making our lives a living hell. Why you hate us doesn't even matter any more because we now hate you. You have screwed us all out of titles here in just a few months time, but that's going to change tonight because we're going to whip your sorry butts to advance to the US Tag Team title finals where we get our hands on gold.” Wendi pipes in, “I'm getting my gold tonight, and anyone getting in my way is going to regret it.” “We asked Rick to come to ringside with Wendi to ensure there won't be any tennis swings tonight because we all know that that is the only way you're going to win. <strong>Rating: 70</strong> <em>Wasn't helped at all by both Gibsons.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">United States Tag Team Semi-Final Match</span></strong></p><p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Ricky%20Morton_zps7ihgulxj.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Ricky%20Morton_zps7ihgulxj.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Robert%20Gibson_zpsdnxn5o3a.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Robert%20Gibson_zpsdnxn5o3a.jpg</span></a> w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Rick%20Gibson_zpsrrucxqnq.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Rick%20Gibson_zpsrrucxqnq.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Wendi%20Richter_zpswh7ewakv.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Wendi%20Richter_zpswh7ewakv.jpg</span></a></p><p> VS</p><p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Bobby%20Eaton_zpseceil5pn.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Bobby%20Eaton_zpseceil5pn.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Dennis%20Condrey_zps6xekm3xl.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Dennis%20Condrey_zps6xekm3xl.jpg</span></a> w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jim%20Cornette_zpslbjfvo7w.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jim%20Cornette_zpslbjfvo7w.jpg</span></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Cornette screams at Diamond that Rick Gibson can not be out here at ringside so Gibson goes over and sits by the timekeeper and bell ringer which seems to suit Sam out. These 4 men know each other so well that there aren't a ton of surprises during the match. Morton gets beaten down only to tag in Gibson who takes control of the match then Cornette gathers the troops to regain momentum. It was still a very enjoyable match to watch. The ending came when Jim went to use that tennis racquet. He was pointing to Eaton to grab Morton and send him right into him, but Wendi hopped up on the apron and distracted Bobby throwing the timing off. Ricky sees the opening and hurls Bobby straight into Cornette and the racquet. Gibson waylays Condrey as the RnR Express move on to the finals. <strong>RnR Express win via botched interference Rating: 82</strong> <em>Too many positives so I ran into the stupid psych note</em><img alt=":mad:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/mad.png.69834f23b9a8bf290d98375f56f1c794.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Austin%20Idol_zpsi2a52q9o.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Austin%20Idol_zpsi2a52q9o.jpg</span></a><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jimmy%20Hart_zpsm8rtzgv7.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jimmy%20Hart_zpsm8rtzgv7.jpg</span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> Jimmy starts, “Well, we've split tonight 1-to-1, but now it is time for the top guy, the Idol himself to put The First Family over the top, baby. Rich, getting rid of you was the best thing I've ever done. You weren't First Family material, baby. This man right here is five times the man you are.” “You're absolutely right, Jimmy. I am the Idol of professional wrestling, and I'm tired of seeing washed up has-beens like you come walking back in here thinking you're better than me. Tonight, I get to face you one-on-one to show who the better man is. After I'm done with you, you can go run back to Georgia with your tail between your legs.” <strong>Rating: 86</strong> <em>Both were great!</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Tommy%20Rich_zpsvxkkplyg.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Tommy%20Rich_zpsvxkkplyg.jpg</span></a> VS<p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Austin%20Idol_zpsi2a52q9o.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Austin%20Idol_zpsi2a52q9o.jpg</span></a> w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jimmy%20Hart_zpsm8rtzgv7.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jimmy%20Hart_zpsm8rtzgv7.jpg</span></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> There wasn't much of a story being told in this match. These were two men who really didn't like each other pounding each other into next week, which was good for Idol because anytime it turned to wrestling moves, Rich schooled him. He wasn't a World Title holder for nothing. Both men started bleeding after eating ring post midway through the match. Hart made his presence felt several times, but the last time was the key turning point of the match. Tommy had taken control and was starting to get rolling when Jimmy distracted Morrell. Out from the back came Adrian Adonis with a motorcycle helmet. He cracked Rich right in the back of the head while he was focused on Hart. That sent him careening into Morrell though so despite being out cold, Rich was still in the match. Lawler came racing down to ringside to try and even the score. He managed to get the helmet away from Adonis on the outside. Idol reached over to try and take it away from King who promptly nailed Austin with it knocking him out, right in front of the just recovered Frank Morrell. That results in the DQ despite Lawler's pleading to the ref. <strong>Austin Idol wins via DQ Rating: 73</strong> <em>Yep, two of the 3 worst psych main guys so I knew this was coming.</em> <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Ron%20Wright%204_zps9loozqh9.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Ron%20Wright%204_zps9loozqh9.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Robert%20Fuller_zpsqh0xjw5p.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Robert%20Fuller_zpsqh0xjw5p.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Ron%20Fuller%203_zpshwz8pyhe.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Ron%20Fuller%203_zpshwz8pyhe.jpg</span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> The Fuller Brothers and Wright are in the interview area. Ron Wright starts, “So how is that grand plan working out so far Fargo? You wanted to count your chickens before they hatched. Just like with the cage match. You think you're at a huge advantage. The 3 of us have been in cage matches longer than you two have been wrestling. We have been outsmarting you all month long, and those titles are ours.” Robert picks it up, “You've been mocking us, laughing at us, and enjoying the high life with those titles. You know what we've been doing? Studying tape of you two, training hard, and working on strategy. We're earning those titles tonight.” Ron finishes, “Yeah, we're older than you. That just means we know a few more tricks than you do. Also means we don't have time to screw around because we might not get many more title shots. That's why we outworked you this month. Enjoy those titles a little longer because they're staying here in Alabama for a long time. <strong>Ratings: 82</strong> <em>Wright and Robert were awesome!</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/generic_womens_world_zpss8zvxxvg.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/generic_womens_world_zpss8zvxxvg.jpg</span></a><p> </p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Candi%20Devine_zpsco3rtxsu.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Candi%20Devine_zpsco3rtxsu.jpg</span></a> © w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Angelo%20Poffo_zpsypdsdymq.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Angelo%20Poffo_zpsypdsdymq.jpg</span></a> VS <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Wendi%20Richter_zpswh7ewakv.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Wendi%20Richter_zpswh7ewakv.jpg</span></a> w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Rick%20Gibson_zpsrrucxqnq.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Rick%20Gibson_zpsrrucxqnq.jpg</span></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Rick Gibson again comes down to ringside, and again, Poffo makes a huge fuss to Diamond to no avail. Wendi just laughs at him saying “I'm evening up the sides”. Candi clearly isn't happy as that means a fair fight, and she really, really, really doesn't like those. There aren't any gimmicks this time around. Thanks to Gibson, there also isn't any cheating going on either. Any time Angelo thinks about it, Rick comes over and wags a finger in his face. Frustrated and losing, Candi makes an effort to run away as she doesn't lose the title via count out, but Rick blocks that off too. They cut to the back where Vivian, Debbie, and Velvet are standing in front of The Glamour Girls down on the concrete. With seemingly no way out, Wendi finally pins her cleanly in the center of the ring for the title. <strong>Wendi Richter wins cleanly. Your NEW North American Women's Champion, Wendi Richter! Rating: 62</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jimmy%20Valiant_zpsrifdvbp1.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jimmy%20Valiant_zpsrifdvbp1.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Ricky%20Steamboat_zpsypmwaei4.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Ricky%20Steamboat_zpsypmwaei4.jpg</span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> We go back to Steamboat's locker room. Jimmy Valiant is hyping Ricky up. “You own this fool. You've owned him for years. Yeah, he's gotten meaner and nastier lately, but you're in the prime of your career, Ricky. I'm glad you came, all those tens of thousands of fans out there and the hundreds of thousands all around America are glad you're here. Go out there and show them all why you're called The Dragon.” “Thank you Jimmy. All of this talk about America is largely why I'm here. It takes a lot more to be an American than just waving the flag around and saying Reagan is your idol. Bullying people isn't it either. You work your butt off every day to get an opportunity, and every day of my professional wrestling career has prepared me for this one. You're not going to bully me, Slaughter. I'm taking that title off of you because I am the better wrestler, and you are a lousy human being." <strong>Rating: 82</strong> <em>Both did well.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Cage Classic Match</strong></span></p><p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/uswa_usa_tag_zpsclo4mk01.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/uswa_usa_tag_zpsclo4mk01.jpg</span></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Stan%20Lane3_zpsjzqjjqvh.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Stan%20Lane3_zpsjzqjjqvh.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Steve%20Keirn3_zpsmeji8fs9.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Steve%20Keirn3_zpsmeji8fs9.jpg</span></a> © w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Jackie%20Fargo_zpsh51f6vto.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Jackie%20Fargo_zpsh51f6vto.jpg</span></a></p><p> VS</p><p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Robert%20Fuller_zpsqh0xjw5p.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Robert%20Fuller_zpsqh0xjw5p.jpg</span></a> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Ron%20Fuller%203_zpshwz8pyhe.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Ron%20Fuller%203_zpshwz8pyhe.jpg</span></a> w/<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Ron%20Wright%204_zps9loozqh9.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Ron%20Wright%204_zps9loozqh9.jpg</span></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The cage got assembled during that promo. Both teams come down with the look of supreme confidence on their faces. Calhoun locks the door and calls for the bell. All four men spend most of the match in the ring as Jerry gives up pretty quickly on trying to do more than just not get squished against the cage. There was some actual wrestling this time around, but not a whole lot of it mainly due to the lack of space and the very inviting cage to launch people into. There also weren't that many pin attempts for the same reasons. The only counting that did happen was a 5 count when all 4 men were down due to blood loss and exhaustion. While Calhoun was checking the condition of a couple of the wrestlers, Wright baited Fargo into an argument, and then threw a punch that knocked Jackie out. Dave Brown spots it and yells “Chain”! Wright gets a couple more kicks in before turning and taunting The Fabulous Ones in the cage. He hands Robert the chain while they aren't looking, and he proceeds to nail Keirn with it knocking him out. Ron grabs Lane while Robert covers as the crowd boos very loudly, 1...2...3. <strong>Robert Fuller pins Steve Keirn via cheating Your NEW Tag Team Champions—The Fuller Brothers Rating: 85</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Sgt Slaughter comes out to a pyrotechnic display as we spent a little bit of money this time. <strong>Rating: 100</strong><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/uswa_hvy%202_zpsso4xspgk.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/uswa_hvy%202_zpsso4xspgk.jpg</span></a><p> </p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Ricky%20Steamboat_zpsypmwaei4.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Ricky%20Steamboat_zpsypmwaei4.jpg</span></a> VS <a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/scott_smart2000/media/1983%20Mod/Sgt.%20Slaughter_zpsswfzw6re.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j397/scott_smart2000/1983%20Mod/Sgt.%20Slaughter_zpsswfzw6re.jpg</span></a>©</p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Finally, the top title gets to main event the biggest show of the month for the first time in my game. That's what adding Steamboat gets you (yeah, yeah Olympia or giving Lawler the title). This was a clear clash of styles as Sarge wanted to turn this into a brawl, pummeling Ricky into submission, while Steamboat knew he had to use his wrestling prowess to prevent that. He succeeded early in the match working Sarge over with the best wrestling moves of the night. He focused most of his attention to Sarge's arms hoping to weaken any big punches and stop the Cobra Clutch. Sarge finally started to get some shots in though which seriously slowed Ricky down giving control over. He went to work on Ricky's back while shaking his right arm selling the earlier damage. It was one of those times when Steamboat managed to duck a slightly delayed punch and unleash some of his trademark chops that echoed around the huge building. As the 20 minute mark passed, it was still anyone's match. Sarge knew Steamboat's fitness was legendary so he started to push things a little. Sloppiness ensued, but he managed just fine because a single right hand was good enough to stop anything Ricky tried. Sarge missed again, and Ricky took advantage grounding Sarge and trying a figure 4. Sarge fought all he could to not have it lock in, but it finally did. Calhoun went over to check if Sarge wanted to quit which turned the match. The announcers argue whether it was inadvertent or intentional, but Sarge shot an arm into the air, it caught Jerry right in the jaw. Ricky turned and saw what had happened and released the hold. Thankfully for Jerry, it was his left hand and a glancing blow so he wasn't out, but the rest of the match went in Sarge's favor. Why? Mainly because Sarge kicked Steamboat in the balls, hard. After beating on him for a minute, he locked in the Cobra Clutch shaking Ricky like a rag doll. He passed out right as Jerry came to to call for the bell. Sgt Slaughter wins via cheating. Still your North American Champion—Sgt Slaughter!!! <strong>Rating: 96</strong> <em>And the only negative? Dave Brown's announcing. Didn't realize the 3rd chair could affect the match rating.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> I praised Steamboat and Keirn for their performances and complimented Street on his. Mainly, I felt bad because his gimmick change tanked. As for the show, I was ecstatic with how it ended. The rest of it was a little off for some reason. A couple of gimmicks needed to be changed (always love that btw, you couldn't tell me BEFORE the show) which drug down the two US Tag Semis, and the angle didn't raise the crowd up enough for the semi-main which docked it several points for a cold crowd. Still, a sold out 30k arena and a 96 rated show. Also, that jumped me from 7th to 5th in the company rankings, 78 in the South East (77.6 actually) and 75 in Great Lakes. I might hit 80 before the next PPV.</p>
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Touring Around The Wrestling Scene

 

I figured that this was long overdue. So let's see what's going on with the feds ahead of me.

 

Numero Uno: World Wrestling Federation

Size: Cult

Booker: The Owner, Vince K. McMahon

Popularity: All 58's across the US except for a 64 (Tri), 62 (NE), and SW (61). 17's across Canada and Mexico.

Top 5 Wrestlers (based on the tour info): Andre The Giant, Greg Valentine, Rick "The Model" Martel, Jack Brisco???, Bob Backlund

Titles:

WWF World Champion--The Million Dollar Man def. Bob Backlund @Jan. Big Show

WWF Intercontinental--Bob Backlund def. Mr. Fuji @a March House Show (it was a 59 match btw. didn't know Bob could get that crappy a score).

WWF Tag Team--The Wild Samoans def The Strongbows @first Jan. House Show

Other Main Eventers--Harley Race, Roddy Piper, Ken Patera, Jimmy Snuka, Ivan Koloff

TV Shows: 2)WWF Championship Wrestling & WWF All-American Wrestling both on USA Network with a whopping 1 year left for both. I'm assuming that was pre-set?

PPV: Yes, on Cablevision (Medium Size & Medium Viewership)

Show Grades: Mostly in the high 60's. Only PPV so far was a 66/C+ So basically, they've hit their ceiling. Unless they improve their shows that is.

Cash on hand: $2.85 million

 

Number Two: All Japan Pro Wrestling

Size: Cult, just jumped

Booker: The Owner, Giant Baba

Popularity: All 47's across the Japan except for a 54 in Kanto 17's across Canada and US.

Top 5 Wrestlers (based on the tour info): Bruiser Brody, Jumbo Tsuruta, Stan Hansen, Genichiro Tenryu, Terry Funk

Titles:

NWA International Heavyweight--Genichiro Tenryu def. Bruiser Brody @Feb. Tour Show Week 1

NWA United National--Terry Funk def. Jumbo Tsuruta @Demolition of the Ancients (Feb. Big Show) Only 2 defenses though

NWA International Tag Team--Stan Hansen/Bruiser Brody def Misawa & Koshika @April Tour Show Week 2

PWF World Heavyweight--Giant Baba def Stan Hansen for vacant title @Feb. Tour Show Week 2 Only Defended 1 time since though

Other Main Eventers--None as their roster is tiny (24 people)

TV Shows: 1)Puroresu Chukei (Tour Highlights) on Nippon TV which is coming up for renewal in May.

PPV: No

Show Grades: Usually in the mid-to-high 70's, though their last show bombed with a 56. Top 10 shows are all 80-88

Cash on hand: $371,000 Uh-oh, they're off tour next month too. They might go broke as they only have 4 Touring deals. And this is before the end of the month too.

 

Number Three: New Japan Pro-Wrestling

Size: Regional

Booker: Hisashi Shinma Owner: Antonio Inoki

Popularity: All 44's across Japan except for a 68 in Kanto. 17's across Canada and America.

Top 5 Wrestlers (based on the tour info): Antonio Inoki, Killer Khan, Tatsumi Fujinami, Riki Choshu, Kendo Nagasakii

Titles:

IWGP Heavyweight--Andre The Giant def. Kendu Kimora for vacant title @Jan. Tour Show Week 2 Only 3 defenses though

IWGP Junior Heavyweight--Hiro Saito def. Osamu Kido for vacant title @Jan Tour Show Week 1

IWGP Tag Team--Inoki & Fujinami def Kimura & Takata @Fighting Spirit (Jan Big Show)

Other Main Eventers--Isamu Teranishi

TV Shows: 1)World Pro Wrestling on TV Ashii also up for renewal next month

PPV: No

Show Grades: Mostly in the high 70's with several low 80's. They were off tour for this month so they'll likely hit Cult in May as 3 points in one region is all they need.

Cash on hand: $1.15 million

 

Number Four: Georgia Championship Wrestling

Size: Cult

Booker: Ole Anderson Owner: Jim Barnett

Popularity: All 40's across the US except for a 57 (SE), 56 (GL), and 54(MA). 17's across Canada and Mexico.

Top 5 Wrestlers (based on the tour info): Bruiser Brody, Ole Anderson, Manny Fernandez, Tony Atlas, Jos Leduc (YIKES!!!)

Titles:

NWA National Heavyweight--Bruiser Brody def. Road Warrior Hawk @World Championship Wrestling A Title change on free TV!!!

NWA National Tag Team--The Road Warriors start the game with them 16 title defenses though

Other Main Eventers--None thanks to that house cleaning they did recently

TV Shows: 1)World Championship Wrestling on TBS with a whopping 10 months left.

PPV: Yes, on Cablevision (Medium Size & Medium Viewership)

Show Grades: Mostly in the high 60's. Though they vary wildly with lots of stinkers in the 50's if they go into poor areas for them.

Cash on hand:Negative $152,000 but they've gained $70k since the start of the month. If they run their PPV in the SE, they might break even before the end of the month clobbers them.

 

I'm up to 5th right now. The rest of the top 10

 

6. WCCW (Mid-South and South East are their only two big areas for Cult status)

7. AWA Growing so very slowly like a good plodding dinosaur

8. Mid-Atlantic (Crockett/MACW) The only US company airing in Canada, Ontario only. Their problem is that they're stuck only airing in SE and MA so their pop is falling fast outside of those two areas and GL. So no PPV for them.

9. Maple Leaf Wrestling They're irrelevant as their shows are terrible (high 40's/low 50's)

10. Southwest Championship Wrestling High 60's and lots of low 70's. If they weren't going to die off due to a narrative, they might be interesting. Only 21 Prestige though.

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enjoyable card and thanks for the tour of the other big territories

 

I can hear Ron Wright bragging about the title win now:

 

"I tole all yall hillbillies that my beloved Fuller Brothers would become the new champions, but none of you would believe me. Now maybe when ol Ron Wright tells you something, you will take it to the bank because it is as good as gold. Now I hear Dave Brown trying to say that I passed in a chain. Well he needs to go get his eyes checked because I did no such thing. Now that cage they put us in was cheap and falling apart so maybe it was just a piece of it that I was trying to fix that he saw. Either way, he needs to quit telling lies about me and my beloved Fuller Brothers. We are all Legacy Studs and he and everyone else around here needs to get used to that fact and know that before long we will have all the gold right here. NOW anyone who thinks they are man enough to take these tag team titles away from us needs to have their head examined. IF they climb in the ring with us, we'll put a Tennessee Dog Whuppin on them like they've never had before. Ask those so-called Fabulous Ones. I brain whupped their leader Jackie Fargo, and my boys bodily whupped the Fabs in the ring. We'll do the same thing to anyone who dares go up agin us."

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USWA Championship Wrestling Sat. Week 4

Nashville Coliseum Nashville, TN

Attendance: 14,402 out of 15,000

Rating: 85/B+ Improved in all 11 regions

TV Rating: 0.90 +0.11

 

 

We open the show not even in the state of TN. The graphic on the screen reads Mobile, Alabama. It's some upscale restaurant, and the camera ends up in the VIP section where the Fuller Brothers are holding court with the North American Tag Team Titles displayed prominently on the table. “Oh Ron, I told you we'd be champions here in USWA very soon, and here we are with these wonderful titles, in this beautiful restaurant for our celebratory dinner.” “And we're having such a Fabulous time in the most fabulous state in America, our home state of Alabama. The women here, Robert. whistles They don't make them any finer.” “You got that right Ron. That cage match was such a brilliant move for us. I'm so glad that idiot Fargo thought of it. I imagine those 3 are huddling up trying to come up with another brilliant plan for revenge. I hope the hamsters spinning on their wheels that passes for their brains don't die from exhaustion trying.” laughter “Hey, where is our food? We told them to have it ready for us now, right Robert.”

 

Out from the back come two huge rolling dining carts being pushed by people in tuxes with huge chef hats on their heads and their heads down. A comically bad French accent comes from one of them. “Oui, oui, monsieur, this is the cheating Fuller Brothers table, no?” Evidently, the bad accent obscured the cheating word or they thought he said champion. Robert “Yes, this is the North American Tag Team Champion Fuller Brothers table, but we wanted the pies after the meal.” The chef hats come off with a “Good!” revealing The Fabulous Ones. “We thought you should have them now!” and they nail each one with a chocolate creme pie. “Hey look Steve, there are a couple of chains here too. Can't let these go to waste.” And they nail them right when they have gotten pie out of their eyes. The oblivious actual waiter is now out here with a giant pot of soup. Steve stops and grabs that pot and turns it onto both Fullers (it was cold, leftover soup from lunch though they sell it like it was 500 degrees). Rating: 87

 

 

We come back from commercial break, and the announce desk has barely gotten it back together for the first match of the show. It was a good match too featuring two of the young stars of USWA. Cornette is steaming from outside the ring as the announcers point out that The Midnight Express lost Thursday. He sees an opportunity and nails Santana with the tennis racquet allowing Eaton to pick up the win. Rating: 66

 

 

“Atten Hut! Listen here maggots, you can boo me all you want. This title right here says I'm the best wrestler in the USWA, and I'm going to keep holding this title for a long time to come. Why? I'm the best of America. Just when you think something is going to bring me down, I rise up and kick it squarely in the privates. I think Ricky is trying out for the Boy's Choir after Thursday night. He certainly isn't working out for another shot at my title. I beat him fair and square in the center of the ring so bring on your next challenger, Marlin. I'll beat him too.” Eddie Marlin comes out. “I enjoyed your summary, Mr. Slaughter, but your conclusions are all wrong. You didn't win that match fair and square. In fact, you struck our head referee, and then further cheated to defeat Mr. Steamboat. Normally, I would fine you for hitting Mr. Calhoun, but I can't prove that it was intentional. However, when you say you're done with Mr. Steamboat, I can do something about that. At Memorial Day Mayhem 1983, you will be defending the title against Ricky Steamboat in a Last Man Standing Match so there won't be any cheating as everything is legal.” Before Sarge can protest, Ricky pops out from behind the announcer desk and nails him in the back of the head. It was a good first shot as Sarge didn't get to fight back before getting pummeled by a clearly ticked of Steamboat. Rating: 74

 

Poor Joey keeps getting squashed weekly on TV. This time it is Adrian Adonis as the announcers hype up Rich vs Idol's match from Bama Thunder where Adrian interfered. Adonis easily gets the victory. Rating: 54

 

 

 

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This is the “throw everyone out there” match. All four of the faces got moments to shine while the announcers got to talk about TNT looking for revenge after losing their match at Bama Thunder. The match was never really in doubt. Rating: 58

 

 

Jim Cornette brings The Glamour Girls out. He says that either of these two has to be the new #1 Contender for the North American Women's Title that is around that skank, Richter's, waist. All your friends can't help you keep that title when you face them 1-on-1 in the ring. Enjoy that title now because these women are coming for you. Rating: 59

 

 

As the teams come to the ring, we see Rick Gibson guarding the door since we know that Cornette and at least half of the Midnight Express are in the building. Oddly enough, they didn't even make an appearance in the match. Wendi was wearing her new title belt and spent most of the match mocking Angelo over taking it from his client, but neither of them had anything to do in the outcome of the match. No, it was Debbie Combs, TNT's manager, who came down to ringside and distracted Lanny Poffo from pinning Gibson. Savage turned beet red yelling at both of them, but when Poffo finally turned around, Robert was back on his feet. He sent Lanny into the ropes and hit a missile dropkick for the victory. Your NEW US Tag Team champions The Rock N Roll Express! Rating: 81

 

 

The main event was an epic tag team match, and there were a few instances when Jerry and Bill made some belt motions towards Ron, which upset him even more after what happened in the opening segment. The match was a very even affair even though Golden and Orton were newish teammates, especially compared to for tag team champs in King and Bill. When Ron wasn't grumbling to the announcers, he did try to distract King, but basically, he stayed out of the match. Unfortunately for the Legacy Studs, they had made someone angry Thursday night, and he comes out from the back and nailed Golden. That man was of course Don Muraco. After the interference, it was easy for Dundee to pin Golden. Rating: 91!!!

 

 

First, I somehow screwed up the booking of the Muraco-Orton PPV match, and I didn't catch it until booking this show as Orton was mysteriously a Midcarder. I honestly don't know how that happened as I had it booked as a tainted win for Orton. I write the show up before I run it just fyi. I book it for the prediction contest but wait to run it until I'm done specifically so I can remember any interference or DQ's so the game doesn't record them along with the ref since I have three. All in all, it only means that I've screwed up Orton's push temporarily.:mad:

 

The end of the month numbers look great though. We cleared almost double what we did last month, so $710,867. That puts the bank account at almost $1.5 million. That was off of almost $4 million in ticket sales. Selling out your 30,000 seat arena for your PPV is amazing! The only moderately down note of the month was the pop gains in some areas. I only gained 5 points in Mid-South, Midwest, and Tri-State. Those areas that were 21 at the start of the month still grew 7 points to 28.

 

My pop numbers from top to bottom (as in the game):

GL-75.7, MA-40.8, MS-36.2, MW-40.0, NE-27.9, NW-27.8, SE-77.8, SW-27.8, TS-39.4, PR-40.8, HI-27.8 Mexico is all 16.8 as is Canada except for Ontario (28.6).

 

Georgia is at -$340k but still won't sell. :( No interesting new wrestlers this month, though I might sign Godiva to a developmental deal as her stats are pretty good. The Battan twins on the other hand...

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