Herb Abrams UWF - 1991

KnowYourEnemy · July 22, 2018

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="TsuMirren" data-cite="TsuMirren" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">VIEWER INTERACTION</div> 3: SportsChannel America decide additional spend won't be forthcoming and instead insist the SportsChannel Television Championship is the main event title and defended on every Fury Hour with a 15 minute time limit.</div></blockquote> I know this probably isn't what you want but I loved the "WCW Television Title Match" gimmick and always pop for it. It's a great title for a chicken**** heel to hold or a plucky underdog babyface.

TsuMirren · July 22, 2018

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="KnowYourEnemy" data-cite="KnowYourEnemy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I know this probably isn't what you want but I loved the "WCW Television Title Match" gimmick and always pop for it. It's a great title for a chicken**** heel to hold or a plucky underdog babyface.</div></blockquote> Thanks for the vote, I'm open to all three. 1 and 2 wouldn't have much effect in all honesty. Even running an A rated show in Japan isn't going to drag 8.4% overness in Kanto anywhere useful. Same with the 15.2% in Northern Mexico.

TsuMirren · July 25, 2018

UWF Fury Hour - Week 3 December 1991

Dark Matches - both are World League of Wrestling 2nd Division matches

Isao Takagi defeats Gerry Morrow (E+)

Tommy Lane defeats Iceman Parsons (D+)

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{We start with Herb Abrams and Tony Schiavone.}

Herb: "Welcome everyone to another evening with the U...W...F oooooooooooooooon...THE...FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURY HOOOOOOOOOOOOUR! We have a great show tonight, where we'll see four men plot their path to New Gold Dream."

Tony: "I'm sure the fans would love to know more about that Herb, care to indulge us?"

Herb: "CERTAINLY. Johnny Ace, John Nord, Bob ORTON Junior and STEEEEEEEEVE DOCTOR DEATH WILLIAMS will face off in the first round of four man tournament action to decide the NUMBER ONE contender to Brian Pillman."

Tony: "That's not all folks, we'll also see B. Brian Blair in action. He is, you'll all remember, the UWF SportsChannel Television champion." ©

{An advert plays for the Sports Channel Hotline.}

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"Not only the home of the FUUUUUUUURY HOUR! Sports Channel viewers can also receive updates on the NHL and US Soccer. So CALL NOW!" (D-)

{We go to a UWF Event Centre with Craig DeGeorge.}

Craig: "The UWF are just off the back of our first event for Telemundo. We are unable to show footage, but I can inform you that Brian Pillman retained the UWF World Heavyweight Championship. Johnny Ace also defeated Iceman Parsons to retain his UWF Americas Championship. That's one battle that I don't think we've seen the end of.

On programming, viewers of the late night Action Pay Per View channel will also soon be treated to some UWF action. The UWF women are set to feature heavily within the action on offer there. Further to that is the news that viewers across the UK and Europe, who may have previously watched the likes of the AWA, will now be able to watch the UWF on Screensport. Does this mean UWF events in the land of tea and crumpets...only time will tell! Just check out the following Screensport ident as a sample of what UK fans will see."

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(D+)

Premier Promotions UK Intercontinental Championship
Lee Bronson © defeats Stan Lee

[it was explained during commentary that even though Screensport wouldn't show this match, not having rights to the Fury Hour, UWF fans would be seeing Premier talent across all programming. Lee Bronson has been on the UK scene since the 70's, though obviously new to the US and is Stan Lee's second UK based opponent with him having recently lost to Steve Grey.] (E-)

{An advert plays for UWF Merchandise, Brian Pillman is making the sales pitch.}

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Brian: "It's all here, from this Cactus Jack t-shirt to a Zbyszko sling...hahaha, GET IT! But, you don't want to waste any money on this. You want to buy aaaaaaanything with my face on it, be careful though as it's all flyin' off the shelves!" (B)

Match #2
Black Tiger II defeats Todd Champion

[black Tiger II has been brought in by Mark Rocco, with Mark negotiating use of his former NJPW personna. Initial signs are that Mark has found a good one, with Tiger not wasting a second on the way to defeating Champion with a boston crab.] (C-)

{Steve Keirn came out to a decent pop from the Florida crowd and made his way to the announce area.}

Steve: "Herb, I hope you don't mind my interrupting."

Herb: "You weren't on the sheet, but hell this is THE FUUUUUUUUUURY HOUR. What's on your mind?"

Steve: "Well, although I've been doing okay in singles competition..."

Tony: "Undefeated in Division Two."

Steve: "Thank you Tony! I'd like to try my hand in the tag ranks and I have just the partner. How about you let us wrestle on ESPN this Friday?"

Herb: "Okay, I think I know just the opponents for you too." (C-)

{Footage from backstage at last week's Big Wrestling played. Michael Hayes is running backstage, he goes through a door and in to the car park where he briefly stops when he sees DDP.}

Michael: "Hey man, what the freaking hell??"

DDP: "Dude, you played the game and..."

Michael: "Yeah, yeah...I need to get out of here!"

{Michael gets in to his car and drives off just as John Tatum appears.}

John: "Hey...HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY..."

{John turns and is face to face with Kevin Von Erich.}

Kevin: "Boo!"

{Tatum falls backwards awkwardly, gets up and runs.}

Kevin: "Damn...you'd think he'd seen a ghost." (C+)

Match #3
Dan Kroffat, Doug Furnas & Ivan Koloff defeated B. Brian Blair, Billy Anderson & Riki Ataki

[With Ataki carrying an injury, hence him missing the Telemundo show, he became an early target and was basically isolated then taken apart.] (C+)

{Post-match, Kroffat and Koloff just couldn't help themselves and came across to the announce area.}

Kroffat: "Hey Herb, what's this about a handshake and a title shot?

Ivan Koloff: "Yes, Rick Steiner is one VERY stupid American."

Kroffat: "It's simple..."

Ivan Koloff: "Much like Rick is simple."

Herb: "Hey, come on, you can't..."

Kroffat: "We never promised him, or his brother, a title shot. But, we will announce our opponents for New Gold Dream this Saturday night."

Herb: "You can't...HEY COME BACK..."

Tony: "Wow, you won't want to miss that everyone." ©

UWF World Heavyweight #1 Contender Semi-Final
Bob Orton Jnr defeats Johnny Ace by count out

[in an unexpectedly short match, Orton took the win after Iceman Parsons knocked Ace out on the outside. Orton had been in the Refs face, complaining about hair pulling, when Parsons appeared and Ace went out to meet him.] (C-)

UWF World Heavyweight #1 Contender Semi-Final
Steve Williams & John Nord went to a double stoppage

[An absolutely fantastic brawl, with everything from Nord being powerslamed on the outside to Williams being hit with a top rop legdrop, was ruined by King Kong Bundy. The current giant of the UWF made his way out to ringside and was met by both men. This saw Bundy eventually being knocked off his feet as the Referee called for the bell.] (B-)

Overall: C+

TV Rating: 0.17

TsuMirren · July 26, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;">World League of Wrestling - Division One - Week 3 December 1991 Dark Matches - both are World League of Wrestling 2nd Division matches The Grappler defeats Steve Austin (D) David Isley defeats Joe Cruz (D) <a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-WLOW_zpsnosktvxj.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-WLOW_zpsnosktvxj.jpg</a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Herb and Tony started the show, running over some matches and explaining that Bundy would be in the first Division One match then escorted out. Herb also stated that Brian Pillman would wrestle his own match. © Akira Hokuto, Lizmark & El Esqueleto defeated Malia Hosaka, Mark Scarpa & Jimmy Backlund (D-) Zbyszko was being interviewed, but broke it off to call over Brian Pillman and congratulate him. © WLOW D1 - Johnny Ace defeats King Kong Bundy (C-) Strangely, both Ace & Bundy wanted to speak to Herb post-match. Bundy was ordered a way, knocking out some UWF security as he went. Ace was told he'd get a chance to air his grievance tomorrow night. © WLOW D1 - Hector Guerrero defeats Adrian Street © Robert Gibson defeats Joe Malenko [Dean was on commentary, but didn't respond to a single question] (D+) WLOW D1 - Dick Slater defeats B. Brian Blair (B) Slater & Prichard attacked Blair post-match, leaving him laying "comfortably" with his title belt as a pillow. (B-) John Tatum is in the Casino, DDP asked where Michael was and John stated he just wanted to know which title he'd be going for. DDP asked Reno to just roll the dice, which he did and said "you'll find out tomorrow". (C+) WLOW D1 - Larry Zbyszko defeats Dave Finlay (B-) The Fabulous Ones defeated The Power Twins (C-) Cactus gave a promo against Don Muraco, stating that if he ever returned he had a present for him. We saw Cactus carrying a chair wrapped in barbed wire as he went to the ring. © Bob Orton refused to start until Cactus put the chair down, Joe Cruz attacked Cactus as he left the ring to sit the chair down. (B-) WLOW D1 - Bob Orton Jnr defeats Cactus Jack (B) WLOW D1 - Rick Steiner defeats John Nord (B-) Baby Doll could get nothing out of Steve Williams until she mentioned the match later tonight was falls count anywhere. Steve smiled briefly, then stared straight in to the camera. © WLOW D1 - Brian Pillman defeats Bob Bradley (B-) WLOW D1 - Steve Williams defeats Ron Starr (B-)</div></div></blockquote> Overall: B- TV Rating: 0.22

TsuMirren · July 27, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;">UWF Big Wrestling - Week 3 December 1991 Dark Match - Biff Wellington still injured, so Jimmy Backlund takes a default win. Action Jackson defeats The Bounty Hunter (D-) <a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Big-Wrestling-V2_zpslwioayqf.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Big-Wrestling-V2_zpslwioayqf.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/Screensport-UWF_zps0qpsi3hg.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/Screensport-UWF_zps0qpsi3hg.jpg</a></div> {Bob & Les start the show.} Bob: "Welcome wrestling fans in America, Canada and now the UK and Europe too. It really is great to be seen by so many people." Les: "It's exciting times, things and looking good and it's going to be a busy evening." Bob: "I'm looking to the ring and see Herb waiting, so let's get across to him now." {We shift focus to Herb in the ring.} Herb: "Thank you Bob and THANK YOU to all the UWF fans who wrote in after last week. Your concern is appreciated, INDEED WELCOMED, and I thank you all. Now, on to this eve..." {Bob Orton's music plays and he makes his way down to the ring.} Herb: "Bob, what ca..." {Bob takes the microphone from Herb, occasionally offering it back for Herb to respond.} Bob: "Oh I'm just out here to make sure you don't forget about Ace here. I know you've got a lot of people making announcements tonight or wanting answers..." Herb: "Well, Lou is back, Dan Kroffat and Johnny Ace..." Bob: "...I don't care! You're no doubt going to make some announcements of your own about new..." Herb: "Well, not tonight though we are expecting at least one deb..." Bob: "...at least one eh! Well, whomever that is or they are, it won't put nearly as many backsides on seats as I will. So, Herb, my very simple question for you is..." Herb: "Do you have your title shot?" Bob: "Do NOT interrupt me, but yes. Do I have my title shot for New Gold Dream?" Herb: "YES..." Bob: "Great, so we're done here!" Herb: "...and no! You have it if you can defeat Cactus Jack in tonight's main event." {Herb leaves the ring, leaving Bob to stand in disbelief then follow Herb to the back.} (D+) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #1 Black Tiger defeats The Eagle [Another good performance from the Tiger, with The Eagle showing that he may be a useful addition to the UWF Junior Heavyweight ranks.] (C-)</div></div></blockquote> Captain Lou's Corner: <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/lous-corner_zpsucbf1grf.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/lous-corner_zpsucbf1grf.jpg</a></div> {Unusually for a Captain's Corner, it wasn't Lou who appeared first. Dick Slater and Tom Prichard made their way out to the ring first, setting down a few bales of hay and taking a seat on one each.} Dick: "Come on Lou, we were told backstage that you'd be coming out. We've brought you a nice comfy seat, come and enjoy our hospi...wait..." {Dick notices The Eagle is still at ringside, so he nods at Prichard. Tom slides out, grabs The Eagle and drags him round to the entrance way then kicks his backside and watches him stumble forwards.} Dick: "...there you go, you know where you should be going now." {Lou appears and walks down, he checks on The Eagle as he goes past him and gets in to the ring.} Dick: "Hi Lou, take a seat. You look like you've got a lot on your mind." Lou: "I do, I have Andre going to Japan, Don needs..." Dick: "Woah, woah...Lou, we don't care. We did though hear who you might be bringing out and we wanted everything all nice before he got here." Lou: "Well, why don't I just bring him out then? See how you two fare, I'm sure he'll have a thing or two to say to you. I know I do, I've been watching..." Dick: "SIT DOWN!" {Tom gets up and forces Lou down on to the bale of hay.} Dick: "Okay, let's bring him out...I'm assuming he's alone!" {Tom just about manages to catch a laugh as we see Kevin Von Erich appear and make his down.} KVE: "Lou, are you okay? If you need me to take these two out then just say the word!" Dick: "Woah there, where's the attitude coming from? I know there's not enough seats, but we thought you'd probably want to stand and give one of those heart warming speeches of yours. Besides, there's only one of you! You may have people watching over you, but the dead can't throw a punch..." {Kevin loses it and takes a shot at Dick, they exchange blows until Tom grabs Kevin and is pushed over one of the bales and out the ring. Dick grabs Lou at this point, Kevin turns and Dick pushes Lou towards him then he leaves the ring and joins up with Tom.} Lou: "You two cowards, Kevin has already sent Michael Hayes running. I'll find him a partner and they'll see you two later tonight." (C-) {An advert plays for UWF Merhandise, Brian Pillman is making the sales pitch.} <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-merchandise_zpsvixxboxu.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-merchandise_zpsvixxboxu.jpg</a></div> Brian: "It's all here, from this Cactus Jack t-shirt to a Zbyszko sling...hahaha, GET IT! But, you don't want to waste any money on this. You want to buy aaaaaaanything with my face on it, be careful though as it's all flyin' off the shelves!" (B-) {WLOW Division 2 - Ivan Koloff is given a default victory over Sunny Beach due to his fractured larynx. Ivan came down to the ring...} Ivan: "Stupid Americans, can't even keep themselves fit enough to face me! Who am I to destroy? Zbyszko has a bad shoulder, Blair is probably still licking his wounds. Come on UWF, send me out one of your pathetic excuses to destroy!" {Johnny Hotbody is shown coming down to the ring.} Ivan: "HAAAAAAhahahaha, the man with the robe! Watch me destroy him!" © <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #2 Ivan Koloff defeats Jimmy Backlund by DQ [Koloff was dominating this match when B. Brian Blair ran in and attacked him.] (D+)</div></div></blockquote> {Baby Doll appeared to get a word with Blair straight after.} BD: "Wow, that..." Blair: "Was a long time coming. Koloff, if you can hear me..." {Ivan was, by now, struggling back to his feet.} Blair: "...make me your business, Russia with gold again, blah blah! Back in January you were asked who you'd like to face in a cage. Well, how about me at New Gold Dream!" (C-) {We go to a UWF Event Centre with Craig DeGeorge.} Craig: "Hello folks! No sooner have we set one first with Telemundo, we had another as UWF wrestlers appeared on a Premier Promotions live event. Later this week, we will also see UWF working alongside the late night Action Pay Per View channel. Feedback has also been good for the UWF being shown on Screensport. Herb Abrams at the Palace for tea with the Queen...why not! Of course, we are getting ever closer to the big January Pay Per View and all the action that will come with that. Brian Pillman appears to have an opponent in Bob Orton Junior, though that could change. Herb spoke of at least one debut and I believe he has a surprise lined up for King Kong Bundy. Expect to hear more on that, plus no doubt more, as we continue through this evening." © <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #3 Robert Gibson defeats Piloto Suicida [suicida is in as part of the continuing agreement with ULL of Japan. Gibson took a fairly easy win as he continues his campaign for an UWF Junior Heavyweight title shot.] (C-)</div></div></blockquote> {A new female worker appeared on screen, dressed in white lace and laying across a bed.} Lady Royal: "Hello...I'm Lady Royal. I'll be bringing you all the UWF late night ACTION. You do not want to miss a single minute!" {OOC: It's Jeanie Clark} (D-) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #4 Dean Malenko defeats The Cheetah Kid in a non-title match ©</div></div></blockquote> {Post-match, Dean walks past Les Thatcher and he stops. He points at his belt then points across at Les and walks off.} Bob: "I'm as confused as you all are wrestling fans. Les?" Les: "I err guess he's saying it's up to me to select his opponent at the pay per view." Bob: "Wow, he would appear tired of the talk." Les: "Well, I'll have to see what I can come up with for The Fury Hour!" (C-) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #5 Lizmark & El Esqueleto defeated Mark Scarpa & Tommy Lane (D-)</div></div></blockquote> {This match had an insert with Dan Kroffat and Doug Furnas.} Dan: "They're impressive again Doug, they'll do for me. I suppose we'll just need to shake their hands now eh Rick, hahahahahahahaha!!!" © {We go to Baby Doll, who is with Larry Zbyszko.} BD: "Larry, you're in six man tag action this evening." Larry: "Yes, some bright spark thought it'd be interesting to have me captain one side and Brian Pillman the other and add us in to the Von Erich and Slater mix. But, it's fine, I respect Brian even if he did take a slightly underhand route to victory." BD: "We saw you talking to him backstage last night and one comment from that seems to have gotten under someone's skin." {The interaction from last night is shown again as Larry talks over it.} Larry: "You know, getting under someone's skin comes with the territory. Was it congratulations...I'll be back for my belt...maybe Living Legend?" {We're now back with BD and Larry.} BD: "No, you claimed you were better than Magnificent." Larry: "Seriously? Well, whomever you are. I'm not doing anything at New Gold Dream, let's settle things in the ring there." © {The standard 5 minute highlight package of the previous evening's action was shown. This time featuring Slater, Pillman, Steiner and Hector Guerrero.} (C+) {We come back to Herb, who is standing backstage.} Herb: "As you may have heard earlier, I do indeed HAVE A SURPRISE for King Kong Bundy. Can we please show the footage from the Fury Hour." {Herb continues on as we watch a replay of the end of the Steve Williams versus John Nord match.} Herb: "Two great UWF wrestlers GIVING THEIR ALL for you the fans, UNTIL...BUNDY, though he didn't quite get it all his own way. So, at New Gold Dream, King Kong Bundy will face both Steve Williams and John Nord. Now, another man who has a few issues is Johnny Ace. Johnny, if you could come in to shot please." {Johnny Ace steps in beside Herb.} Herb: "Thank you for waiting. Now, as a CHAMPION IN THE UWF, I would have hoped to see you in action at New Gold Dream." Johnny Ace: "That's great Herb, but what would really..." {A voice is heard from off-camera.} Voice: "Oh, there you are." Herb: "John, this isn't the..." {John Tatum walks on to screen.} John: "Is this all about Ne...wait! You've got a title...is that the title shot I'm getting? You know, I'm due one anytime and Reno said I'd find out tonight." Johnny Ace: "Hell, why not! John, you got yourself a match for the Pay Per View. Herb, we can talk again later." © <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">WLOW Division 2 Tom Brandi defeats Johnny Saint (E+)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">WLOW Division 2 Steve Keirn defeats Leo Burke (D+)</div></div></blockquote> {Cactus Jack is in a very darkly lit area, it's not very easy to make out where it could be.} Cactus: "Bob, your title shot at New Gold Dream should be the least of your worries right now! I wasn't going to use the chair on you, THEN, but you got your friend Joe to attack me. He won't be doing that tonight, haha...will you Joe?" {The camera pans to show Joe tied to what looks like a pipe, with his mouth gagged.} Cactus: "Bang! BANG!" (C-) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #8 Brian Pillman & Southern Hospitality defeated Larry Zbyszko, Kevin Von Erich & The Grappler [A bit of a strange match, as Pillman and Zbyszko didn't spend much time in the ring. Zbyszko did end up getting involved with Southern Hospitality after The Grappler was taken out. This led to Pillman getting the pinfall over Kevin Von Erich.] (C+)</div></div></blockquote> {Bob raced down to the ring and started checking underneath, he pulled a few items wrapped in barbed wire out and tossed them in a corner.} Bob: "You'd better send someone down for all of this junk Herb! Mister Unpredictable...let's see him wrestle a match, that'd be unpredictable!" {UWF ring crew come down to clear the offending items and check for others as Cactus Jack made his way down.} (B-) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #9 Bob Orton Jnr defeats Cactus Jack [This was a brutal brawl, with Cactus Jack actually performing better until Orton caught him with a low blow. This allowed Bob to setup and execute the match winning superplex.] (B)</div></div></blockquote> Overall: B- TV Rating: 0.22 <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Banner_zpsrzd3n2rf.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Banner_zpsrzd3n2rf.jpg</a></div> Post-Big Wrestling: {Herb was sitting in his office when the phone went.} Herb: "Hello...oh, Jeff...yes, it was a good show. I believe we mentioned The Fury Hour, gave viewers a reason to...well, it's later in the week so...I don't think that's very. Jeff, JEFF...no, no, you can't make any sort of booking suggestions...appearances yes, that's different. We did run the hotline, I'm not going to start saying...well, when was the last time a Kings game was interrupted for the latest UWF news? Has Wayne Gretzky ever appeared on...no, I agree this is getting silly Jeff! I'm not hearing any more money coming the UWF's way Jeff...I've never once been contacted by whomever does your news service...I'm really not even sure...exclusive? Jeff, you've had exclusive events...we had to go to Mizlou at...I don't actually think we mention ESPN and even if we do. I'll tell you what Jeff, you can have the Canada Events! We'll also place the SportsChannel Television title on every...WHAT? Jeff...no...how about no lower than semi with a fifteen minute time limit? Okay, hopefully you will see the value that the UWF will continue to bring to your station. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year when it comes Jeff, goodbye!" {Herb put the phone down.} <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Banner_zpsrzd3n2rf.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Banner_zpsrzd3n2rf.jpg</a> UWF on Action PPV - Packaged and distributed on Week 3 December 1991 <a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/Action-PPV_zpsn1py2m2u.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/Action-PPV_zpsn1py2m2u.jpg</a></div> <div style="text-align:center;">The footage distributed to Action PPV included</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Lady Royal introducing each match Susan Green vs Tasha Simone in a mud wrestling match DDP & Reno throwing the dice prior to the Gamble match Cooga vs Malia Hosaka in the Gamble match Michael Hayes vs Mike Durham Madusa Miceli vs Linda Dallas A UWF shows wrap-up The Power Twins vs Anderson & Ataki Steve Williams vs Dave Finlay in a cage match</div></div></blockquote>

TsuMirren · July 28, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;">Week 4 December 1991

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The UWF Offices:

{The UWF offices in Marina Del Rey were pretty quiet on the Monday of Christmas week 1991. Only Herb and a few staff were around, with Mark Rocco away to the UK and a lot of footage already filmed, it was really only the final Rumble in the Apple of 1991 that required any planning.}

Herb: "Okay, I've got the fax confirming the Christmas present for the fans. The footage is all ready for the review segments and we've selected all the matches. Bloody hell, it just got cold...CAN SOMEONE CLOSE THE DOOR!"

{Herb was about to grab his bag and leave when the phone went.}

Herb: "Hello? Oh, hello Paul, I don't think we've ever met. Expanding? Well, Paul, I wouldn't want to...yes I did help Nelson, but that was after Les...Don, ha, yes okay. Paul, can I stop you...that was because of the NWA, but NEVER again. What station are South Atlantic on anyway? I think you're trying to sell me Television here Paul. Sorry, but I'm going to say no...not my fault, I'm sure this Mister Price will have the best intentions.

Look, I've got a flight to New York to catch...no, I appreciate the offer. Feel free to give me a call if there's anything else we can ever do. Okay, goodbye and good luck Paul."

{Herb hung up and grabbed his bag.}

Herb: "Hmmmm, Mid-Atlantic though..."

{OOC: SAPW were heading firmly for the toilet by this point, both in real life and in this diary. Just thought I'd run a wee piece around that.}

TsuMirren · August 1, 2018

UWF Fury Hour - Week 4 December 1991

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{We start with Herb Abrams and Tony Schiavone, both sitting in front of an open fire.}

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Herb: "Hello everyone and welcome to a SPECIAL edition of the FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURY HOUR. I've got Tony with me and we're going to look at the UWF SportsChannel Television title and how 1991 looked for it."

Tony: "Yes folks, title changes, controversy and of course the title tournament."

Herb: "Now, Tony, you joined the UWF in May so a lot of this will maybe be new. So, let's see how much you know. One man took it upon himself to not enter. More on that later, but first of all...who won the first title match on the Fury Hour?"

Tony: "Oh, now, that...is it Ivan Koloff?"

Herb: "It is Ivan Koloff, who defeated S.D.Jones. With that in mind, let's go to footage of Ivan losing his second round match to current champion B.Brian Blair." ©

UWF SportsChannel TV Title Tournament Second Round Match
B. Brian Blair defeats Ivan Koloff by DQ

[The full match was shown, with Koloff dominating the early stages then turning his attention to the UWF audience. Blair would take advantage of this to take over and gain a pinfall win.] (C+)

{Back with Herb and Tony, they continue on.}

Tony: "You mentioned one man didn't enter the tournament?"

Herb: "Yes, BOB ORTON, on the very first Fury Hour of 1991 was on Captain's Corner and he had this to say."

{We go back to January '91 again.}

Bob: "You know, I have travelled Lou and I have missed out on titles. I've missed out on moments too, had my fair share of times when I had to bite my lip, be a partner, be an ACE, help guys out and it's wrong. I am the legend at being the other guy, the guy who people think oh aye him. Well, I did not come to the UWF to live that life. No sir, not for one single day will I put anyone except myself or anything except my goals first. Herb Abrams comes out on television and announces the SportsChannel Television Tournament. Big wow Lou, you know what I'm saying! Come on, you know, you've been there too. I'm not going to destroy my body for that belt, for the fans or for the SportsChannel. Indeed, until the UWF decides that they want to either give me proper competition or a World Heavyweight Title to go for then you may not seen me in that ring period!"

Herb: "Yet, IT'S me who has been holding Bob back! Bob, I think the evidence speaks for itself."

Tony: "Folks, we'll be back with some action from through the weekend and more on the UWF SportsChannel title." (B-)

{An advert plays for the UWF video range.}

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Herb: "THE U...W...F...VIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDEO RANGE! It's growing by the month. Can you afford to miss out? NO, you can't. So, get down to your local stockists and build your collection today!" ©

Match #1
Black Tiger II defeats Tom Brandi

[bT II had the majority of the offence here, with Brandi breaking up the offence on occasion though never really getting going.] ©

{Back with Herb and Tony, they continue on.}

Tony: "Of course, as it turned out, we went in to Beach Brawl with a need to have a battle royal for the title."

Herb: "Yes we did Tony and, you know, it showed that the one constant in the UWF is that nothing is constant...NOTHING!"

{Footage is shown from the battle royal, ending with Don Muraco eliminating Greg Valentine.}

Tony: "It didn't end there..."

Herb: "Wow, that's an understatement. Paul Ellering got involved, Matt Borne attacked Don and in no time we had a second holder of the title."

{We see brief footage of Borne with the belt.} (C+)

Tony: "Good to hear Bruno's voice again."

Herb: "Well Tony and everyone at home, here's Christmas present NUMBER ONE!"

{We switch to a UWF backdrop, Bruno Sammartino walks in to shot.}

Bruno: "Hello everyone! I've spoken with Herb and I'll return to the UWF at this month's Rumble in the Apple. You know, New York has been home to a lot of the good in my career. I'm glad to be returning once again and I'll be bringing someone you may...well, you will all...recognise with me."

Tony: "WOW...can 1991 get any better here in the UWF?"

Herb: "I believe IT CAN. For now, let's give our fans more UWF action...this time six man action from a recent show." ©

Match #2
Steve Williams & The Fabulous Ones defeated John Nord, Kroffat & Furnas

[With Williams and Nord both being distracted early on by King Kong Bundy, we were basically left with Kroffat and Furnas versus The Fabulous One. Steve Keirn would take the victory, Kroffat being caught with a belly to belly and quick cover.} (B-)

{Back with Herb and Tony, they continue on.}

Tony: "Now, from June to November we actually saw Matt..."

Herb: "Tony, I don't really want to give him more time on this show. Everyone knows about the NWA issues through November and the amount of wrestler we had to fire. Unfortunately that saw the belt vacated."

Tony: "With B.Brian Blair taking the title in a Battle Royal, let's go to footage of that."

{Footage plays of the battle royal from November's Fury Hour in week 3. Blair eliminates Jimmy Backlund, Parsons and then Dick Slater.} (B-)

Herb: "From 1992 onwards, the Fury Hour WILL SHOWCASE the SportsChannel Television title. But, let's close out the final Fury Hour of 1991 with Brian Pillman defending the UWF World HEAVYWEIGHT Championship."

UWF World Heavyweight Championship
Brian Pillman © defeats The Grappler

[A rather messy encounter, with The Grappler showing he perhaps isn't anything other than midcard. Pillman did the best with the opposition he'd been given and took the win.] ©

Overall: C+

TV Rating: 0.16

TsuMirren · August 3, 2018

UWF Rumble in the Apple - Week 4 December 1991

Dark Matches -

Reno Dice defeats Steve Grey (E+)

The Malenko Brothers defeated Billy Anderson & David Isley (C+)

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{We start the night off with Tony and Bruno.}

Tony: "Folks, welcome to a magnificent evening for UWF. One where we start off with a year defining moment, Bruno is back."

Bruno: "Well, ha ha, err thank you for that most warming introduction Tony. It's good to be back and here in New York."

Tony: "It's not been long, but what have you been doing?"

Bruno: "I've not actually been that far away, err working with the Ladies Major League Wrestling who work with the UWF. You know, they're doing a lot of good things and deserve a lot of praise."

Tony: "So, your return and even the person you're bringing with you. How did that all come about?"

Bruno: "Well Tony, I don't want to take up too much time here. We have a match going on, but I just needed time away. Now, during that time I bumped in to one of wrestling's greats. Let me tell you folks, you will really enjoy watching him. He was talking about his future and asked me about the UWF. I told him that there may be things I don't like, but it's still wrestling and still the best place for wrestling fans to err watch and enjoy."

Tony: "Who is he then?"

Bruno: "I'll reveal that later on."

Tony: "Okay, we all look forward to that. For now, let's get to the ring." (B)

Match #1
Larry Zbyszko defeats Stan Lee

[This was joined in progress and saw Larry giving a masterclass to the youngster.] (C+)

{Post-match, Larry came across to the announce area.}

Larry: "Good to have you back Bruno, hello Tony. New Gold Dream, 1992, Ivan Koloff is history and I meet someone new who has an issue with me. The proper way, you know that Bruno. Back to a time where, hopefully, you settled things in the ring. Didn't always happen, but you tried." (C+)

{An advert plays for the UWF Powerline.}

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Herb: "Drama...ACTION...wrrrrrrrrrrrrestling...yes, WRESTLING...get the latest from the best!" (D-)

UWF European Championship
Dave Finlay defeats Tom Brandi

[Finlay gave Brandi very little, the physique of Brandi obviously not impressing Finlay one bit.] ©

{Post-match, Dave Finlay got in to the camera.}

Finlay: "Herb, you'd better have me a decent bloody opponent for the Pay Per View!" ©

{We went backstage, with the crowd booing in the background. Michael Hayes entered Herb's office.}

Hayes: "Is erm, is Kevin here?"

Herb: "Kevin...Kev...yes, he's on the..."

Hayes: "Right, right, okay man. What about John?"

Herb: "No, not seen him all week actually."

Hayes: "All week? He was right behind me when I...ah...can I use your phone?"

{Michael dialled a number...}

Hayes: "Come on, come...oh, yeah, hey it's Michael. HAYES!!! What do you mean where am I? Yeah, yeah, well...RESTING? Oh, you have..."

{Michael forgets himself and starts throwing things around, starting with a folder then a paperweight. Herb watches in disbelief.}

Hayes: "...well, that's...what about me? After the Pay...AFTER???"

{Michael grabs more papers and Herb hangs up the phone.}

Herb: "Aherm!"

Hayes: "Ah, sorry. John..."

Herb: "Michael, go get yourself two partners...you're in action against Kevin later!"

Hayes: "Kevin...and?"

Herb: "Nevermind and..."

{Hayes leaves the room, the camera follows him.} (D+)

{Robert Gibson passed Michael so the camera followed him in.}

Robert: "Herb, Les was looking to..."

Herb: "Whatever it is, okay...I've got to tidy this all up. Now..."

{Gibson smiles as he leaves, we can still hear Herb before the door closes.}

Herb: "...where is that stapl...th...th...that's..." (D)

Match #3
King Kong Bundy defeats Chaz Taylor, One Star & Johnny Hotbody in a handicap match

[Another match joined in progress, Bundy had already left One Star in a heap and was working over Chaz Taylor. Hotbody had left the ring, so a very uncomfortable three minutes followed for Taylor before the cover.] (D+)

{Post-match, Bundy went out after Hotbody who ran. He then turned his attention to the other two, with Nord & Williams coming down to make the save and get One Star and Taylor to safety. Les raced down to get in-between them all and order Bundy to hold back as he left the arena.} (B-)

UWF Junior Heavyweight #1 Contender Six Man Battle Royal
Black Tiger II, Bob Bradley, Denny Brown, Robert Gibson, Rockin' Robin & The Cheetah Kid

[Elimination #1 - The Cheetah Kid

Elimination #2 - Rockin' Rebel

Elimination #3 - Denny Brown

Elimination #4 - Robert Gibson

Elimination #5 - Black Tiger II

Winner - Bob Bradley] ©

{Michael Hayes is walking past DDP.}

DDP: "Hey dude!"

Michael: "Oh no...no, no, no...after the surprise!"

DDP: "Yeah man, what can I say? I tried asking him, but he's a crazy guy man."

Michael: "Yeah...well, crazy is maybe what I...oh, there they...HEY SLATER! Fancy beating up...oh okay, well come on..."

{Slater and Prichard appear and all three head towards the ring.} (B-)

Match #5
Michael Hayes & Southern Hospitality go to a double stoppage with Kevin Von Erich, Bobby Fulton & The Eagle

[The match was fairly decent for a while, but with a number of adversaries in there it was always going to break down. Southern Hospitality went after The Eagle's mask, seeing it as a sign of disrespect..."no hats, no masks", which saw Bobby Fulton fighting them off. Hayes and Von Erich by the end were just outside taunting each other and it was actually Fulton and Prichard pushing the Referee that brought the stoppage.] ©

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Herb: "Battle...passion...glory...see it all LIVE on UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU...W...F...New Gold Dream!" (D)

{We return to see Bob Orton Jnr and Joe Cruz standing in the ring.}

Tony: "I wonder what these two are out in the ring for."

Bruno: "I was about to bring out the UWF's latest signing, but this could be interesting."

Bob: "With New Gold Dream approaching and me finally getting a World Heavyweight Title match, it's time to make a huge announcement. It's with a heavy heart that I...wait, wait, I need to be sure...this is hard! I need to let you all know that the time has come to...phew, AHERM...right, this time! I'll just say it really quickly...I need to vacate the Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship. A TITLE that I never lost, OH SHUT UP!"

Bruno: "I err know I've been away, but you still need to be the actual title holder in order to vacate it."

Tony: "Yes you do Bruno, that hasn't changed."

Bob: "Now, on to why Joe is here. He was sick and tired of being kept down. Sent to ACW then forgotten about, paired with Bobby Blaze of all people...so, Bruno, bring out your guy and let Joe Cruz show him the ropes!"

{The crowd erupt as we hear Bruno over commentary and the arena PA.}

Bruno: "Thank you, thank you, what I would give to wrestle in front of you all one more time. Tonight though, I'm going to introduce a man whom I'm sure you'll all enjoy watching. That man is Ricky Steamboat!" (B)

{Ricky made his way out, but only made it to the middle of the entrance way before he was attacked and pushed in to the barriers by Ivan Koloff. B.Brian Blair would appear and chase Koloff off, with Bruno appearing along with Les to help Ricky up. Ricky was holding the side of his head, but pointed down towards Joe.} (B-)

{Viewers were taken to an UWF Event Centre with Craig DeGeorge.}

Craig: "Hello everyone, we'll return to the action after this. First, we've received a video and I believe we'll play it shortly."

{We see a desert, with what looks like a line in the sand, and "coming soon" as the caption.}

Craig: "Well, that was very cryptic. A line in the sand everyone, just what could that mean...maybe it's not even just a line in the sand. Who made it, what made it?

More certain though is the card for New Gold Dream. Brian Pillman will, of course, now face Bob Orton Jnr. Steve Williams will have team up in a friend and foe partnership of necessity. Larry Zbyszko has accepted an almost open challenge and we can now assume we'll see Ricky Steamboat in action.

We will of course bring you more as we get closer to the big night!" (B-)

Match #6
Rick Steiner defeats Joe Cruz

[something of an impromptu match was underway as coverage returned to the ring. Those in attendance had seen Rick Steiner being challenged after Bob noticed him at ringside. The actual match itself did see Cruz have some periods of control, but never quite enough to keep Rick down.

Joe Cruz received an Intracerebral Hematoma during the match, initial reports stated a 13 month absence. Reports the next morning stated that overnight surgery had dramatically reduced this to 3 months.] (B-)

{Post-match, Baby Doll catches Rick for a quick word.}

Baby Doll: "Rick, can I..."

Rick: "Yeah, okay. Oh, there's Bruno!"

Baby Doll: "You obviously weren't ready for..."

Rick: "I'm always ready, like those batteries. Can I talk to Bruno?"

{Rick walks off and across to Bruno, where he shakes his hand.}

Bruno: "A good handshake there Rick, thank you. You're having a bit of err trouble aren't you."

Rick: "Thank you, some people don't appreciate what a handshake represents. Oh and yes I am, but I know what I'm doing now. Maybe I'll put my boot where their mouths are in time...you know!"

Bruno: "I look ah forward to seeing that Rick."

Rick: "Good, great to see you Bruno."

{A wave to the crowd and Rick was away.} (C+)

UWF World Heavyweight Championship
Brian Pillman © defeats Johnny Ace

This match was a Christmas present for the fans, with only the World Heavyweight title being on the line. Both men put on a fine display, with Pillman taking advantage of an attempted running clothesline in the corner and hit Air Pillman on a staggering Ace.] (B-)

Overall: B-

TV Rating: 0.24

TsuMirren · August 5, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;">UWF Big Wrestling - Week 4 December 1991 <a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Big-Wrestling-V2_zpslwioayqf.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Big-Wrestling-V2_zpslwioayqf.jpg</a></div> {We start with Herb sitting alone.} <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/Herb-Sitting_zpsifweiibe.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/Herb-Sitting_zpsifweiibe.jpg</a></div> Herb: "Hello everyone and welcome to the final Big Wrestling of 1991. A year that started with the UWF NOT EVEN having two television shows. A year that has seen us be noted as the FIFTH largest wrestling promotion...WORLDWIDE! I, of course, wish to thank all of you for watching the shows AND attending our shows. Over the course of this evening you will see some updates on various aspects of the UWF and how they sit as we end 1991. First though, a battle royal from a recent UWF event where we gave some of our lesser known wrestlers a chance to shine." (E+) <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg</a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #1 - Ten Man Battle Royal Biff Wellington, Chaz Taylor, Isao Takagi, Johnny Saint, Lee Bronson, One Star, Reno Dice, Rockin' Rebel, Stan Lee & The Bounty Hunter [Elimination #1 - One Star Elimination #2 - Biff Wellington Elimination #3 - Rockin' Rebel Elimination #4 - Reno Dice Elimination #5 - The Bounty Hunter Elimination #6 - Isao Takagi Elimination #7 - Chaz Taylor Elimination #8 - Johnny Saint Elimination #9 - Stan Lee Winner - Lee Bronson] (D-)</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg</a></div> {We go back to Herb.} Herb: "The UWF have shown some great women's wrestling, with action including our own title matches, NWA and the Ladies Major League Wrestling. Our current champion is Debbie Combs and she was also involved in NWA and LMLW World title action through 1991. Right now, I'd like to take you all to a recent match for the LMLW International Championship." (E+) <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg</a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">LMLW International Championship Malia Hosaka © defeats Akira Hokuto [both women tried their best, but to not much crowd reaction. The UWF and both women will be hoping this changes over time.] (D-)</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg</a></div> {Craig DeGeorge gave an update on UWF New Gold Dream.} <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/NGD-LA_zpsvkvqv9wd.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/NGD-LA_zpsvkvqv9wd.jpg</a></div> Craig: "Okay folks, the card is starting to take shape. We now know the matches for almost all of the UWF titles at New Gold Dream. Brian Pillman will face Bob Orton Jnr, B. Brian Blair will face Ivan Koloff, Johnny Ace will take on John Tatum, Dean Malenko will go up against Bob Bradley and Kroffat and Furnas will look to defend their titles against the Mexican pairing of Lizmark and El Esqueleto. We are also scheduled to see Larry Zbyszko and Ricky Steamboat in action. Let's hear from just a few of those involved." {We go through a series of promos, Ricky's was filmed backstage after Rumble in the Apple.} Ricky: "I'm hearing the injury to Joe Cruz is serious, that's never good, and he'll not be my opponent at New Gold Dream. So, I'm offering up an open challenge to anyone in the UWF who wants to have a wrestling match!" Larry: "Preparation is key, so I hope that whomever is my opponent is doing his. He's going to need to!" Ivan: "B.Brian Blair, you have gone to UWF management and demanded a cage match. When will the stupidity of Americans end? SportsChannel America will be the home of Russia's RISE in professional wrestling!" Johnny Ace: "I'm completely focused on John Tatum and will retain my title at New Gold Dream. Iceman Parsons...I've not forgotten about you either!" Brian Pillman: "Achtung Baby is flying high in the charts, just like Brian Pillman is flying high in the UWF! You'll all see, at New Gold Dream, that it's me who is even better than the real thing." Craig: "Well, they all seem ready. One other match of interest is the handicap match and, of course, we don't yet know what the line in the sand is all about." © <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg</a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #3 - Non-Title Kroffat & Furnas defeated Bobby Fulton & Robert Gibson [This was an absolute cracker that could have been lost in time had the UWF not been filming house shows. The champions looked immense, whilst Fulton and Gibson really only missed a step due to being unfamiliar with each other's overall game.] (B-)</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg</a></div> {We go back to Herb.} Herb: "Togetherness, Trust, Reliance...tag team wrestling can be an amazing thing and in the UWF we have some of the best tag teams around. The match you've just seen, between our current champions and two tag team GREATS, is proof of that. Unfortunately, Rick Steiner has lost his partner and hasn't quite found his feet. We can only hope that he does so soon. One of the more interesting segments on the Fury Hour has always been Captain's Corner. Here's Lou, with his final corner of 1991." © <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/lous-corner_zpsucbf1grf.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/lous-corner_zpsucbf1grf.jpg</a></div> Lou: "Yes, sir, wrestling fans I'm here with my final captain's corner of 1991. I'd firstly like to say hello and thank you to a legend, A GIANT, Andre. Good luck over in Japan! Now, one man who I've had a lot of insane dealings with in 1991 is Cactus Jack. Come on in my unpredictable brother!" Cactus: "I know what's on your mind Lou, I can feel it...sense it...TASTE IT." Lou: "Don Muraco?" Cactus: "That's right Lou..." Lou: "That coward is going to suffer, 1992 is going to be a painful year. I tried to help him, I..." Cactus: "You were trying to guide him Lou, but he thought he was better than you, better than Andre!" Lou: "DELLUSIONAL..." Cactus: "I'm ready when he is Lou, anywhere, you don't bury Cactus Jack! It needs to end now!" Lou: "You know what folks, Cactus is right, it does need to end now. I'll tell you, I'll get Don Muraco to New Gold Dream or I'm not Captain Lou Albano." © <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg</a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #4 Ivan Koloff defeats Sonny Rogers in a cage match [sonny was never going to have much of a chance here as Ivan looked to use it as a workout ahead of his match against B.Brian Blair.] (D)</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg</a></div> {We go back to Herb, footage of some WLOW action played as Herb spoke over it.} Herb: "Why have we shown Ivan Koloff you ask? Well, as much as he IS A QUESTIONABLE CHARACTER. As this upcoming footage shows, he is also leading division two of the World League of Wrestling. That League, an original concept of the UWF, has brought us some of the great action you are now seeing. Division One is currently being led by King Kong Bundy, shown here, and he is closely followed by Johnny Ace, Larry Zbyszko, John Nord and Dick Slater. As I sit here, talking to you, I'm CONFIDENT that 1992 will provide more amazing World League of Wrestling competition as the UWF...the LEADER in Sports Entertainment...provides you all with wrestling as it should be. Our next match, another battle royal, also does just that as the ten leading men, not including Brian Pillman, from Division One battle it out. " (C+) <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg</a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match #5 - Ten Man Battle Royal King Kong Bundy, Johnny Ace, Larry Zbyszko, John Nord, Dick Slater, Bob Orton Jnr, Rick Steiner, Bob Bradley, Cactus Jack & Steve Williams [Elimination #1 - Bob Bradley Elimination #2 - King Kong Bundy Elimination #3 - Dick Slater Elimination #4 - Bob Orton Jnr Elimination #5 - John Nord Elimination #6 - Larry Zbyszko Elimination #7 - Cactus Jack Elimination #8 - Rick Steiner Elimination #9 - Johnny Ace Winner - Steve Williams] (B)</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg</a></div> {We go back to Herb, whose holding a piece of paper.} Herb: "I was about to introduce our feature match, but I've just been passed this piece of paper. This is exciting folks, I've not opened it yet and only just been handed it. So, you will all learn...what...this...i...excuse me." {Herb looks off set.} Herb: "Who gave you this?" {A snake appears over Herb's shoulder, Herb realises what is happening and looks across his shoulder in fear.} Herb: "G...g...g...GET IT OFF!" Voice: "Shhhhhhhhhhh...don't move..." {JAKE ROBERTS appears from behind the couch.} Jake: "Hey Herb...nice to see you!" Herb: "G...g...GET THAT THE F..." Jake: "Come on Herb, calm down...the snake's not here for you. Not this one with the venom leaving it's mouth and not the one that has been draped over your shoulder." {Jake retrieves the snake and holds it up towards Herb.} Jake: "Look in to those cold, dark eyes Herb. Have you ever seen anything like it?" Herb: "Well, I...err...I've been in meetings with Paul Ellering." Jake: "Ha...you know, I may have said this in another place. It's all about pushing the edge Herb, there's just no point if you're not doing that." Herb: "Okay, so why are you here in the UWF?" Jake: "Oh no, I'm not going to reveal that...does a snake always look to be out in the open? I'm looking around, tasting the air...fairly certain I'm not alone either. You see Herb, I've got two pythons of my own...brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrother! They're natural, but they still have the potential to take down your entire company. They could turn out, ha, to be the most powerful pythons in professional wrestling. One of them has even struck already, because you see..." Herb: "Already? Is this a wrestler...I've got enough..." Jake: "Again Herb, I'll just leave everyone in the UWF wondering about who it's been. A friend, a foe...a tag partner...a trusted colleague...live in the secrecy Herb, that's what this snake will be doing as much as it can." Herb: "Will we see you at New Gold Dream?" Jake: "Maybe...or you might just hear me, sense me...The game has changed Herb, for whom is yet to be seen..." Herb: "Okay, well it's been nice to meet you. ANOTHER major development here in the UWF! I was going to talk about the UWF Heavyweight division, the NWA and..." Jake: "It wouldn't take a snake to put that mouse out of its misery." Herb: "...it's almost dead as it is, well said. But, we're running out of time so we'll just have to go to our feature match. Brian Pillman with another defence of his UWF World Heavyweight Championship." (B) <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/TsuMirren/media/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u530/TsuMirren/UWF-Divider-V2_zpsegw0a4lx.jpg</a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">UWF World Heavyweight Championship Brian Pillman © defeats Kevin Von Erich [A match that was possibly promised to Kevin as part of his agreement to join. Sadly, Kevin didn't keep up with Brian and indeed he looked a little ring rusty.] (C+)</div></div></blockquote> Overall: C+ TV Rating: 0.21

TsuMirren · August 10, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;">End of Year Report</div>

Various awards were published in Pro Wrestling Illustrated, with the UWF taking the Most Improved Company of the Year award. It's believed that even Dave Meltzer could be heard mumbling something positive, even if it was "They've been okay, but...". Alongside this, Tony Schiavone was given the Announcer of the Year Award.

Highest ranking UWF wrestler in the PWI 500 was Ricky Steamboat at number 9, followed by Jake Roberts at 27. The highest long standing roster member was Steve Williams in 32nd place, with their being 8 debuted UWF workers in the top 100. Funnily, John Tatum was in 500th place.

The first UWF Fury Hour was held in the Tri-State area and attended by 1,400 people. By December 1991, the UWF Fury Hour shows in the same area drew 3,913.

<div style="text-align:center;">UWF Champions:

UWF World Heavyweight - Brian Pillman (Wk 4, November 1991)

Only Holder

UWF SportsChannel Television - B. Brian Blair (Wk 3, November 1991)

Matt Borne - Wk 1, June 1991 to Wk 1, November 1991

Don Muraco - Wk 1, June 1991 to Wk 1, June 1991

UWF World Tag Team - Dan Kroffat & Doug Furnas (Wk 4, November 1991)

The Freebirds (Hayes & Tatum) - Wk 2, November 191 to Wk 4, November 1991

Vacant (due to Scott Steiner being fired) Wk 1, November 1991 to Wk 2, November 1991

The Steiner Brothers - Wk 1, November 1991 to Wk 1, November 1991

The Power Twins - Wk 3, September 1991 to Wk 1, November 1991

Vacant (due to George South leaving) - Wk 2, August 1991 to Wk 3, September 1991

Nelson Royal & George South - Wk 2, May 1991 to Wk 2, August 1991

UWF Junior Heavyweight - Dean Malenko (Wk 2, November 1991)

Bobby Fulton - Wk 2, August 1991 to Wk 2, November 1991

B. Brian Blair - Wk 2, February 1991 to Wk 2, August 1991

Nelson Royal - Brought title with him when ACW were bought out

UWF World Women's - Debbie Combs (Wk 2, December 1991)

Only Holder

UWF Americas - Johnny Ace (Wk 4, November 1991)

Brian Pillman - Wk 4, September 1991 to Wk 4, November 1991

Bob Bradley - Wk 2, August 1991 to Wk 4, September 1991

Owen Hart - Wk 4, July 1991 to Wk 2, August 1991

Vacant (Due to Agent Storm being fired) - Wk 4, July to Wk 4, July 1991

Agent Storm - Wk 2, July 1991 to Wk 4, July 1991

Joshua Ben-Gurion - Wk 2, May 1991 to Wk 2, July 1991

UWF Canadian Heavyweight - Bob Bradley (Wk 2, August 1991)

Ron Starr - Wk 1, March 1991 to Wk 2, August 1991

Picked up from AGPW when they were bought out, previously the AGPW International Heavyweight Championship

UWF European - Dave Finlay (Wk 3, November 1991)

Johnny Saint - Wk 2, November 1991 to Wk 3, November 1991

Kendo Nagasaki - Wk 4, September 1991 to Wk 2, November 1991

Dave Finlay - Wk 3, June 1991 to Wk 4, September 1991

Rambo - Wk 3, April 1991 to Wk 3, June 1991

UWF Asian - Vacant (Steve Wililiams vacated Wk 1, September 1991)

Steve Williams - Wk 1, June 1991 to Wk 1, September 1991

Ivan Koloff - Wk 1, May 1991 to Wk 1, June 1991</div>

Bob Orton Junior recently vacated the Mid-Atlantic Championship, though he had already been stripped of the title in November. The UWF also own the rights to the Mid-Atlantic Tag Team, PWF Florida Heavyweight and PWF Florida Tag Team Championships.

<div style="text-align:center;">Around the USA</div>

WWF:

Both Wrestling Challenge and Superstars have ended their runs in the UK and Canada! In huge news, NBC will be taking the WWF to court for failing to complete all the episodes on the contract. Earthquake is the WWF Heavyweight Champion, having defeated The Undertaker in September. Hawk holds the Intercontinental strap, with Tito Santana and Rick Martel holding tag gold.

The Royal Rumble was basically The Undertaker show as he defeated The Ultimate Warrior for the Heavyweight belt then went on to win the Royal Rumble match. Taker would go on to beat The Big Bossman at a lacklustre Wrestlemania VII, with Mr Perfect being defeated at Summerslam. Survivor Series actually saw Earthquake defend versus Hulk Hogan. Hogan's only shot at the title during The Undertaker's reign came in France during the World Tour in April.

WCW:

The only major signing news all of 1991 was the signing of Bret Hart, with Arn Anderson and Ric Flair being the two main names to not leave and join the UWF. Their main titles see Kevin Sullivan hold the World Heavyweight, Doom the tag belts and Buzz Sawyer TV gold.

Slamboree saw JYD defend World Heavyweight gold versus Kevin Sullivan. JYD would then defeat Vader at Beach Blast. Lex Luger defeated Sting at The Great American Bash to retain his United States Heavyweight title. That match pretty much saved the third PPV in a row. Vader & Dusty Rhodes defeating Doom was the Halloween Havoc main event. Starrcade saw out the year on PPV with Ron Simmons defending his United States title versus Kevin Sullivan...not winning the main belt, defending the lesser one.

The NWA:

With the UWF being cast aside in November, Paul Ellering would have been hoping for better than NJPW already leaving. PNW continue to limp along, Jim Crocket Junior no less trying to reign in the huge debt. LPWA and All Star of New Zealand as the slow death continues, though Eastern Championship Wrestling have appeared on the scene. With all titles vacant, 1992 can only be better.

Beejus · August 11, 2018

Hopefully Jake sticks around long enough for us to find out who his mystery man is. Also hopefully it isn't the same mystery man who was with the Freebirds. There's a lot of mystery men running around the UWF, but half of them are likely just because Herb can't remember who all he has signed.

I didn't even realize how many titles you were starting to accumulate. Perhaps 1992 should begin as the "Year of Unification" <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

TsuMirren · August 11, 2018

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43492" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hopefully Jake sticks around long enough for us to find out who his mystery man is. Also hopefully it isn't the same mystery man who was with the Freebirds. There's a lot of mystery men running around the UWF, but half of them are likely just because Herb can't remember who all he has signed. I didn't even realize how many titles you were starting to accumulate. Perhaps 1992 should begin as the "Year of Unification" <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> Yes, mystery men and battle royals are the lifeblood of the UWF. haha Herb still isn't sure what happened in Mexico. In Jake's case it's men, although my initial thought is you'll really only notice that two guys have disappeared...you've all no doubt been keeping track of the roster. The UWF were throwing belts around like confetti by 1994, I just brought that forwards a bit. I think it's calmed down, might see the Asian title utilised though that'll surely be it. I think Herb has learned his lesson regards buying things too. He's bound to pull the trigger on something though, but what...

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