Jet Planes & Long Limousines (Crockett Promotions 1987)

[RingRider]

Nice show Crossface! I also enjoyed the Dusty Finish! That was fun!

 

Superfly should be a good addition for you. Did you have any reservations about booking him? In light of all the news before his death, he often treads that weird Chris Benoit territory for me and sometimes I get uncomfortable booking him. That could just be my own hangup though...

 

Overall it seemed you went rather heel heavy on this show. That leads me to believe you should have some babyfaces going over at Crockett Cup. The seeding looks interesting and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="HugeRockStar760" data-cite="HugeRockStar760" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You did the Dusty Finish! Love it. So authentic to the era.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RingRider" data-cite="RingRider" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Nice show Crossface! I also enjoyed the Dusty Finish! That was fun!<p> </p><p> Superfly should be a good addition for you. Did you have any reservations about booking him? In light of all the news before his death, he often treads that weird Chris Benoit territory for me and sometimes I get uncomfortable booking him. That could just be my own hangup though...</p><p> </p><p> Overall it seemed you went rather heel heavy on this show. That leads me to believe you should have some babyfaces going over at Crockett Cup. The seeding looks interesting and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks for the feedback! I had a lot of fun with the Dusty Finish so I'm glad others enjoyed it! <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Regarding Jimmy Snuka, quite honestly I didn't even think about the murder case involving him when I signed him. I guess I like to think of the game as a fictional universe and a place where those tragedies don't/didn't happen. If people are offended by Snuka's inclusion in this diary however, I am more than happy to write him out quickly. I totally get why people might not want him, shame on me for not thinking of that ahead of time I guess.</p><p> </p><p> And as far as the heels going over in this show, well that's 80's NWA for ya! Book for heat bay-bay! <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

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<p><strong>Prediction Contest Final Standings:</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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Congratulations to to4sty for winning the March '87 Prediction Contest! to4sty, be sure to check your PMs over the next 24 hours or so for your prize! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

I decided to come up with some smaller prizes for RingRider & Beejus for finishing in the top 3 as well. So be sure to keep an eye on your PMs as well guys!</p><p> </p><p>

A big thanks to everyone who predicted on the shows! The reader engagement and feedback is makes this so much more fun!</p><p> </p><p>

I'm working on a new Prediction Contest for the Crockett Cup, but I haven't pinned down exactly yet what I want to do. I'm open to suggestions if anyone is interested in offering them. I'd like to post something to get it started before the next episode of WCW. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Jimmy Snuka Dilema</strong></p><p> </p><p>

If you read the Clash show, you by now have realized that Jimmy Snuka was my "mystery" signing. </p><p> </p><p>

So, as mentioned by RingRider, I didn't even consider the tragic Nancy Argentino case when signing and booking Superfly, and maybe I should have. I decided to<a href="https://goo.gl/forms/pYMpo43BlD1bIje63" rel="external nofollow"> post a poll over on a google form here</a> and would be grateful if readers would vote on what they'd like to see happen to Snuka in this diary. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Assorted Other Business</strong></p><p> </p><p>

From here I plan on posting the next Wrestling Observer Newsletter which will have some fallout from The Clash (including the serious injury) as well as the Wrestlemania III results (which, I was pleased to see Hogan vs. Andre headlined again!).</p><p> </p><p>

I also will be editing my roster and champions page as well as the show index and getting everything up to snuff as we head into April of '87.</p><p> </p><p>

As always, thanks for reading, commenting, predicting, etc.</p>

[HugeRockStar760]

I see absolutely no issue with using Jimmy Snuka. As you said, it's an alternate reality, which is part of the fun.

[to4sty]

Good Clash, thought I'd called the Rock n Rolls winning till you pulled the dusty card out lol.....as for the Snuka Situation, use him as you'd see fit. I personally can't stand the thought of Chris Benoit, as a father myself what he did sickens me and I've been banned from a number of groups forums etc because reading RiP Benoit or Benoit for the Hall of Fame.....or my personal favourite "yeah he was a great wrestler though so I celebrate him" frankly makes my blood boil......but.....that wouldn't stop me booking or pushing him in my game, because "my" Benoit isn't a wife and child murdering scumbag.....so unless you've had any emails warming you that Snuka's girlfriend has suspiciously died then I say crack on

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Hey to4sty, your account is not currently configured for PMs. If you want to address your settings and message me, I will happily send you your prize. We can do it over email if you prefer as well.

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<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><strong>April Week 1 1987</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><strong>

WWF News</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">

-The WWF ran Wrestlemania III this past week. The event was a box office smash. Here are the results:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">

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</span></span><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><strong>JCP News</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">

-Crockett ran The Clash of the Champions event head to head with McMahon's big show. Perhaps the biggest news coming out of the event was an injury to Tully Blanchard. It's understood that Tully suffered a hernia due to a botched spot with Ole Anderson in the big 6-man tag match. There's said to be some heat on Ole over the whole situation. Blanchard will not require surgery but will miss at least 2 months of action. No word yet on what will happen the NWA Television title.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">

-Top prospect Ed Ganter was let go following the event as well. Ganter had mounting heat first stemming from a match with Arn Anderson two weeks ago. Arn was said to be livid that Ganter came to the ring "wasted on drugs." The situation was made worse when he competed in a pre-show battle royal and was once again loaded. The company cut bait with him that night.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">

-Ganter isn't the only one who's drug habits have gotten in the way of his professional life lately. It's said that Rick Rude has been "working through some things" as well. The company recently signed Rude to a written contract extension and see him as a big player down the line, obviously he needs to be healthy and dependable to reach his potential. It'll be interesting to see how the situation develops going forward.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">

-The Crockett Cup has been pushed back to early May this year. From what I'm gathering, the company wants to do 6 weeks of television to build up to the tournament which will likely be shown on TBS unless a good Pay Per View deal becomes available. In advance of the tournament, Crockett has signed a lot of talent to short contracts with no guarantees. That said, I understand that booker Dusty Rhodes is high on more than a few combinations and may look to keep some extra hands on for the summer Great American Bash tour.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">

-The big roster reveal on the Clash event was "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. Snuka certainly has the star power and popularity to help JCP going forward. I think he could potentially match up with Flair for a short program as well. I'm unclear how familiar the Crockett team is with Snuka's past issues with the law, specifically concerning the death of Nancy Argentino. If these issues are brought to light, Crockett may cut bait sooner than later.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/JCP%202_zps3tc3cwad.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/JCP%202_zps3tc3cwad.jpg</span></a><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Roll Call of Champions:</strong></span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/NWA_World_Heavy3_zpsmbcp6hew.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/NWA_World_Heavy3_zpsmbcp6hew.jpg</span></a><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>NWA World Heavyweight Champion:</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/Ric%20Flair%2090%20Alt_zpsnqebjdy6.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/Ric%20Flair%2090%20Alt_zpsnqebjdy6.jpg</span></a></p><p> <strong>Ric Flair (6th reign) (August 1986- Present)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/NWA_United_States_Heavy2_zpsr3djxhjc.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/NWA_United_States_Heavy2_zpsr3djxhjc.jpg</span></a></p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">NWA United States Heavyweight Champion:</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/Dick%20Murdoch%2086_zpsrmuzvuvd.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/Dick%20Murdoch%2086_zpsrmuzvuvd.jpg</span></a></p><p><strong> "Captain Redneck" Dick Murdoch (1st reign) (March 1987-Present)</strong></p><p> Nikita Koloff (1st reign) (August 1986-March 1987)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/NWA%20World%20Television_zpsrynjbxwj.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/NWA%20World%20Television_zpsrynjbxwj.jpg</span></a></p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">NWA Television Champion:</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/Tully%20Blanchard_zpsogj2bnds.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/Tully%20Blanchard_zpsogj2bnds.jpg</span></a></p><p><strong> Tully Blanchard (3rd reign) (November 1986-Present) </strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="<a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/NWA_World_Tag_Team_zpsqcbmgdvf.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/NWA_World_Tag_Team_zpsqcbmgdvf.jpg.html"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/NWA_World_Tag_Team_zpsqcbmgdvf.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/NWA_World_Tag_Team_zpsqcbmgdvf.jpg"</a> border="0" alt=" photo NWA_World_Tag_Team_zpsqcbmgdvf.jpg"/></a></p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">NWA World Tag Team Champions:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/Manny%20Fernandez%2085_zpsjj6ofmyh.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/Manny%20Fernandez%2085_zpsjj6ofmyh.jpg</span></a><a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/Rick%20Rude%200_zpscel37tmc.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/Rick%20Rude%200_zpscel37tmc.jpg</span></a></p><p> <strong>The Awesome Twosome--Manny Fernandez (2nd reign) and Rick Rude (1st reign) (December 1986-Present)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/NWA_US_Tag_Team_zpszdtjjyhv.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/NWA_US_Tag_Team_zpszdtjjyhv.jpg</span></a></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>NWA United States Tag Team Champions:</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/Ron%20Garvin_zpsxa7zwt8s.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/Ron%20Garvin_zpsxa7zwt8s.jpg</span></a><a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/Barry%20Windham%201_zpsdz1xzydn.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/Barry%20Windham%201_zpsdz1xzydn.jpg</span></a></p><p> <strong>Ronnie Garvin & Barry Windham (1st reign) (December 1986--current)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/Crockett_Memorial_Cup_zpsomvvlzut.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/Crockett_Memorial_Cup_zpsomvvlzut.jpg</span></a></p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Jim Crockett Senior Memorial Cup--Tag Team Tournament held every April</span></strong></p><p> <strong>1986: The Road Warriors</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p></div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Current Roster:</strong></span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> *Faces in blue; Heels in red</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Top of the Card ("Regional Star or Above"):</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#0000FF;">Barry Windham</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Nikita Koloff</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Ole Anderson</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Ricky Morton</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Road Warrior Animal</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Road Warrior Hawk</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Robert Gibson</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "Soul Man" Rocky Johnson</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "Hands of Stone" Ron Garvin</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Tony Atlas</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Wahoo McDaniel</span></p><p> <span style="color:#FF0000;">Arn Anderson</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Big Bubba Rogers</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> "Captain Redneck" Dick Murdoch</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Kevin Sullivan</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> "The Total Package" Lex Luger</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> "The Raging Bull" Manny Fernandez</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> "Ravishing" Rick Rude</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Stane Lane</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The Spoiler</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Tully Blanchard</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Vladimir Petrov</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Mid-Card ("Regional Level"):</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#0000FF;">Bobby Fulton</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Brad Armstrong</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> "The Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Lazor-Tron</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Mike Graham</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Mike Rotundo</span></p><p> <span style="color:#FF0000;">Black Bart</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Bobby Jaggers</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Butch Miller</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Chris Champion</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Dennis Condrey</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Grappler I</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Grappler II</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Luke Williams</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Rip Oliver</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Ron Simmons</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Sean Royal</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The Barbarian</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Tiger Conway Jr.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> </span></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Curtain-Jerkers ("Unknowns" --Workers strictly used as Enhancement Talent are not listed:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#0000FF;">Al Snow</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Basher</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Biff Wellington</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Bill Mulkey</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Buddy Lane</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Denny Brown</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Derrick Dukes</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Randy Mulkey</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Shane Douglas</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Spike</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Thunderfoot I</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Thunderfoot II</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Tim Horner</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Tim Patterson</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Tommy Rogers</span></p><p> <span style="color:#FF0000;">Brian Adams</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> "Nightmare" Danny Davis</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Invader 1</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Invader 2</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Johnny Ace</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> "Nightmare" Ken Wayne</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Teijo Khan</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The Warlord</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The Terminator</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Tommy Angel</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tag Teams:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#0000FF;">Al Snow & Tim Patterson</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Barry Windham & Ron Garvin</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton)</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Mike Rotundo & Mike Graham</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Jimmy Valiant & Lazer Tron</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> The Lightning Express (Brad Armstrong & Tim Horner)</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> The Mulkey Brothers (Randy & Bill)</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> The Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal)</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> The Soul Patrol (Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas)</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> The Super Powers (Dusty Rhodes & Nikita Koloff)</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> The Garvins (Jimmy & Ron)</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> The Rock N' Roll Express (Robert Gibson & Ricky Morton)</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> The Thunderfoots</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> The Top Guns (Derrick Dukes & Ricky Rice)</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> The Mod Squad (Spike & Basher)</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000FF;"> Wahoo McDaniel & Shane Douglas</span></p><p> <span style="color:#FF0000;">Johnny Ace & Tommy Angel</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Kevin Sullivan & The Barbarian</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The Awesome Twosome (Rick Rude & Manny Fernandez)</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Teijo Khan & The Terminator</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The Grapplers</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The Invaders</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The New Breed (Chris Champion & Sean Royal)</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne)</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey)</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The Russian Team (Ivan Koloff & Vladimir Petrov)</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The Sheepherders (Butch Miller & Luke Williams)</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> The Spoiler & The Warlord</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Stables:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>The Four Horsemen:</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Arn Anderson</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Ric Flair</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Tully Blanchard</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> Lex Luger</span></p><p><span style="color:#FF0000;"> JJ Dillon</span></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/NWA%20WCW_zps0u4j4wfi.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/NWA%20WCW_zps0u4j4wfi.jpg</span></a></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Show Index:</strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">March 1987:</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> <a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2232684&postcount=17" rel="external nofollow">World Championship Wrestling Week 1</a></p><p> <a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2233053&postcount=31" rel="external nofollow">World Championship Wrestling Week 2</a></p><p> <a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2233306&postcount=46" rel="external nofollow">World Championship Wrestling Week 3</a></p><p> <a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2233569&postcount=55" rel="external nofollow">World Championship Wrestling Week 4</a></p><p> <a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2234060&postcount=74" rel="external nofollow">The Clash of the Champions</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">April 1987:</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> <a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2234346&postcount=95" rel="external nofollow">World Championship Wrestling Week 1</a></p><p> World Championship Wrestling Week 2</p><p> World Championship Wrestling Week 3</p><p> World Championship Wrestling Week 4</p><p> </p></div></blockquote>

[Mattywood]

I quite enjoyed the show & love how you're keeping in line with 80s style NWA booking, complete with Dusty finish! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[RingRider]

Regarding Jimmy Snuka, quite honestly I didn't even think about the murder case involving him when I signed him. I guess I like to think of the game as a fictional universe and a place where those tragedies don't/didn't happen. If people are offended by Snuka's inclusion in this diary however, I am more than happy to write him out quickly. I totally get why people might not want him, shame on me for not thinking of that ahead of time I guess.

The Jimmy Snuka Dilema

 

If you read the Clash show, you by now have realized that Jimmy Snuka was my "mystery" signing.

 

So, as mentioned by RingRider, I didn't even consider the tragic Nancy Argentino case when signing and booking Superfly, and maybe I should have. I decided to post a poll over on a google form here and would be grateful if readers would vote on what they'd like to see happen to Snuka in this diary.

 

Sorry if my post came off as judgmental about Snuka. Looking back on it, I can see how it would have come off that way. I only met to simply ask if those things cross your mind or if I was the weird one! Ha! I actually voted for you to use him if you want to...I was just curious if the thought crosses your mind. By no means am I offended, or do I think that you shouldn't use if you want to. Again...it was simply curious about how other people view him.

[smartman]

Snuka's situation is one of 20/20 hindsight as he kept working for years and years with no one saying boo about it so I don't see any reason not to use him.

 

And yeah, good luck with Paul Jones' boys in this mod. I had to send both of the Drugged Twosome off to rehab for 4-6 months (it's a random 3-9 months fyi) which certainly altered my Superfly Effect alt version of this mod.

 

Not sure how much I liked both of the best tag teams in the history of modern pro wrestling (basically my lifetime late 70's-on) get screwy finishes to not get the belts, and they got hosed in the draw having to face off in the 2nd round.

[Crossface]

Sorry if my post came off as judgmental about Snuka. Looking back on it, I can see how it would have come off that way. I only met to simply ask if those things cross your mind or if I was the weird one! Ha! I actually voted for you to use him if you want to...I was just curious if the thought crosses your mind. By no means am I offended, or do I think that you shouldn't use if you want to. Again...it was simply curious about how other people view him.

 

No worries Rider. It's a totally valid thing to consider.

 

Snuka's situation is one of 20/20 hindsight as he kept working for years and years with no one saying boo about it so I don't see any reason not to use him.

 

My poll results have strongly been in favor of keep Snuka around and opting to keep the "it's just a game and a fictional universe" mentality.

 

I've decided to start a general direction with Snuka, but I'm also comfortable abandoning it if any one still feels to need to chime in. I will keep the poll open over the weekend if anyone else wants to vote on this issue. I've also gotten some PMs about the issue as well, which it totally cool with me if you are more comfortable sharing your opinion that way.

 

Not sure how much I liked both of the best tag teams in the history of modern pro wrestling (basically my lifetime late 70's-on) get screwy finishes to not get the belts, and they got hosed in the draw having to face off in the 2nd round.

As far as this comment goes, the best I can offer is trust the process man. Trust the process.

[Crossface]

New Prediction Contest Announcement

 

This next contest will run for 6-in game weeks, beginning with the next episode of WCW and running through The Crockett Cup. I'll most likely be awarding prizes to multiple entrants, the overall first place winner will have a significant impact on The Great American Bash Tour. As winner of the contest, you will have a major say over how the tour is designed and booked!

 

That said, onto the first card!

 

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World Championship Wrestling

April Week 1 1987

Official Prediction Card

*Faces always listed first

 

On this show, Jim Crockett will announce that Tully Blanchard is vacating the Television Championship due to injury. Two separate battle royals will be held to establish two contenders who will meet one-on-one to establish a new champion. The first battle royal will be on this episode.

 

10 Man Over the top rope Battle Royal to establish contender to Television Championship:

Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Big Bubba Rogers, Ivan Koloff, Jimmy Valiant, Kevin Sullivan, Nikita Koloff, Ole Anderson, Ron Garvin, & The Barbarian

 

Block A Crockett Cup Qualifier: Mike Rotundo & Mike Graham vs. Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers

Block B Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Rock & Roll Express vs. The New Breed

Block C Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Thunderfoots vs. The Sheepherders

Block D Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Lightning Express vs. Johnny Ace & Tommy Angel

Frankie Williams vs. Vladimir Petrov

George Wells vs. Ron Simmons

 

Bonus Point: Who will the runner-up in the battle royal be?

General Diary Feedback:

 

Here's another look at the Crockett Cup brackets in case it influences anyone's picks:

 

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Lastly, here's the link to the Jimmy Snuka poll if anyone still cares to cast a vote.

[Uncrewed]

10 Man Over the top rope Battle Royal to establish contender to Television Championship:

Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Big Bubba Rogers, Ivan Koloff, Jimmy Valiant, Kevin Sullivan, Nikita Koloff, Ole Anderson, Ron Garvin, & The Barbarian

 

Block A Crockett Cup Qualifier: Mike Rotundo & Mike Graham vs. Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers

Block B Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Rock & Roll Express vs. The New Breed

Block C Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Thunderfoots vs. The Sheepherders

Block D Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Lightning Express vs. Johnny Ace & Tommy Angel

Frankie Williams vs. Vladimir Petrov

George Wells vs. Ron Simmons

 

Bonus Point: Who will the runner-up in the battle royal be?- Nikita Koloff

[to4sty]

10 Man Over the top rope Battle Royal to establish contender to Television Championship:

Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Big Bubba Rogers, Ivan Koloff, Jimmy Valiant, Kevin Sullivan, Nikita Koloff, Ole Anderson, Ron Garvin, & The Barbarian

 

Block A Crockett Cup Qualifier: Mike Rotundo & Mike Graham vs. Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers

Block B Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Rock & Roll Express vs. The New Breed

Block C Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Thunderfoots vs. The Sheepherders

Block D Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Lightning Express vs. Johnny Ace & Tommy Angel

Frankie Williams vs. Vladimir Petrov

George Wells vs. Ron Simmons

 

Bonus Point: Who will the runner-up in the battle royal be?- Ole

[smw88]

10 Man Over the top rope Battle Royal to establish contender to Television Championship:

Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Big Bubba Rogers, Ivan Koloff, Jimmy Valiant, Kevin Sullivan, Nikita Koloff, Ole Anderson, Ron Garvin, & The Barbarian

 

Block A Crockett Cup Qualifier: Mike Rotundo & Mike Graham vs. Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers

Block B Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Rock & Roll Express vs. The New Breed

Block C Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Thunderfoots vs. The Sheepherders

Block D Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Lightning Express vs. Johnny Ace & Tommy Angel

Frankie Williams vs. Vladimir Petrov

George Wells vs. Ron Simmons

 

Bonus Point: Who will the runner-up in the battle royal be? Nikita Koloff

General Diary Feedback:

[KnowYourEnemy]

<p>World Championship Wrestling</p><p>

April Week 1 1987</p><p>

Official Prediction Card</p><p>

*Faces always listed first</p><p> </p><p>

On this show, Jim Crockett will announce that Tully Blanchard is vacating the Television Championship due to injury. Two separate battle royals will be held to establish two contenders who will meet one-on-one to establish a new champion. The first battle royal will be on this episode.</p><p> </p><p>

10 Man Over the top rope Battle Royal to establish contender to Television Championship:</p><p>

Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, <strong>Big Bubba Rogers</strong>, Ivan Koloff, Jimmy Valiant, Kevin Sullivan, Nikita Koloff, Ole Anderson, Ron Garvin, & The Barbarian</p><p> </p><p>

Block A Crockett Cup Qualifier:<strong> Mike Rotundo & Mike Graham</strong> vs. Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers</p><p>

Block B Crockett Cup Qualifier: <strong>The Rock & Roll Express </strong>vs. The New Breed</p><p>

Block C Crockett Cup Qualifier: <strong>The Thunderfoots</strong> vs. The Sheepherders</p><p>

Block D Crockett Cup Qualifier: <strong>The Lightning Express </strong>vs. Johnny Ace & Tommy Angel</p><p>

Frankie Williams vs. <strong>Vladimir Petrov</strong></p><p>

George Wells vs. <strong>Ron Simmons</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

Bonus Point: Who will the runner-up in the battle royal be?</p><p>

Arn Anderson</p>

[Beejus]

<p>Nikita Koloff - <em>Arn seems too much like a ringer, Nikita wins this to move into some gold.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Bart and Jaggers - <em>I would totally feel this would go to Rotundo and Graham, but the tournament isn't laid out right for them. With the Warriors next, they'll need heels to steamroll.</em></p><p>

RNR Express - <em>The New Breed would have to wait until 2002 to have a chance to win this match.</em></p><p>

Sheepherders - <em>It'd be interesting to see you push the Herders, since most - me included - only REALLY know them as the goofs that Vince turned them into.</em></p><p>

Lightning Express - <em>Even if not for how the tournament is shaped, you've been giving Brad Armstrong a pretty strong push so far, so I look for him to continue that roll here.</em></p><p>

Vladimir Petrov - <em>Vlad needs some serious popularity if he's going to stand next to Ivan.</em></p><p>

Ron Simmons - <em>At least there's no snake to try and kill George this time.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Runner Up: Ivan Koloff</p>

[RingRider]

World Championship Wrestling

April Week 1 1987

Official Prediction Card

*Faces always listed first

 

On this show, Jim Crockett will announce that Tully Blanchard is vacating the Television Championship due to injury. Two separate battle royals will be held to establish two contenders who will meet one-on-one to establish a new champion. The first battle royal will be on this episode.

 

10 Man Over the top rope Battle Royal to establish contender to Television Championship:

Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Big Bubba Rogers, Ivan Koloff, Jimmy Valiant, Kevin Sullivan, Nikita Koloff, Ole Anderson, Ron Garvin, & The Barbarian

-Arn screams TV champ to me

 

Block A Crockett Cup Qualifier: Mike Rotundo & Mike Graham vs. Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers--too bad Graham and Rontundo are in positions to job so much--I like the pairing, but as Beej said, they don't like up for the Road Warriors

Block B Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Rock & Roll Express vs. The New Breed

Block C Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Thunderfoots vs. The Sheepherders --excited to see this what the 'herders can do for you. Hopefully you're not opposed to a good blood bath with these guys.

Block D Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Lightning Express vs. Johnny Ace & Tommy Angel --Big Brad has been delivering

Frankie Williams vs. Vladimir Petrov

George Wells vs. Ron Simmons

 

Bonus Point: Who will the runner-up in the battle royal be? Hmm...this could go a number of ways but Ole makes sense if I'm going to pick Arn

General Diary Feedback:

[Crossface]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="</p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eZAZyww7RMI" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/eZAZyww7RMI"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p></p><p></p><p> <strong>World Championship Wrestling</strong></p><p><strong> Date: Week 1 April 1987 </strong></p><p><strong> Announcers: Tony Schiavone & David Crockett</strong></p><p><strong> Venue: Clinton Arena (NY)</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 1,910</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Block D Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Lightning Express vs. Johnny Ace & Tommy Angel</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> This weeks episode opened with a fast-paced little contest as the promotion showed it was in full "Crockett Cup" mode. During the action, Schiavone and Crockett mentioned that we'd hear from the Horsemen tonight, Jimmy Garvin, and some other surprises. Meanwhile, Brad Armstrong really stood out in this one as he and partner Tim Horner were the first team to qualify the $1,000,000 prize.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners: The Lightning Express</strong></p><p><strong> Grade: (E+)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Special Announcement</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> New backstage personality Missy Hyatt welcomed NWA President Jim Crockett next. Crockett was holding the NWA World’s Television Championship and revealed that Tully Blanchard suffered an injury at last week’s Clash of the Champions event. Due to the nature of the injury and the length of recovery, the NWA has voted to strip Mr. Blanchard of the title. </p><p> </p><p> Two separate battle royals will be held (one this week and one next week) to establish two contenders who will meet one-on-one to establish a new champion.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: (E+)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Block C Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Thunderfoots vs. The Sheepherders</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> This was not the Sheepherders fist go around with Jim Crockett promotions and older fans may remember the brutish duo for their wild brawling and penchant for blood. It seemed very little changed for the wild duo from New Zealand since their last appearance on World Championship Wrestling as they roughed up the Thunderfoots pretty well, making a resounding statement in the qualifying round of the Crockett Cup. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners: The Sheepherders</strong></p><p><strong> Grade: (D)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Interview</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Tony Schiavone had his lip wig in fine fashion as he welcomed Jim Cornette to the interview stage. Cornette, flanked as always by Big Bubba, was livid at his team’s performance against Ron Garvin and Barry Windham. He and his mother consulted and said that there was only one man was to blame for the loss and that man was….Dennis Condrey! </p><p> </p><p> Effective immediately Condrey was fired from the Midnight Express! Cornette then when on to say that “Beautiful” Bobby had a new partner and the Midnight Express would be better than they’d ever been! With that, Cornette brought out Eaton and his new partner, “Sweet” Stan Lane. Cornette said this new and improved Midnight Express will surely bring home the bacon in the Crockett Cup!</p><p> </p><p> Lastly, Cornette said that no one in the NWA was capable of tossing Big Bubba over the top rope and couldn't understand why Rogers wasn't simply given the Television title outright.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: (C-)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Frankie Williams vs. Vladimir Petrov w/ Ivan Koloff</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Poor Frankie Williams was the victim of a squash here as the young Russian went over strong.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Vladimir Petrov</strong></p><p><strong> Grade: (D-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Interview</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Following the bout, Uncle Ivan demanded that Schiavone give him some interview time. Koloff went on to say that he proved that Petrov is the athlete of the future at Clash of the Champions because even the mighty Road Warriors couldn’t put his big man down! He continued by noting that not only would he and Petrov win the Crockett Cup and the $1 million, but he would start his journey to being the next Television champion tonight when he embarrassed his nephew Nikita by throwing him over the top rope!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: (C+)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Block A Crockett Cup Qualifier: Mike Rotundo & Mike Graham vs. Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> This was the most competitive of all the qualifying bouts so far tonight. In the end, the roughneck riders, Black Bart and Bobby Jaggers, had something to prove here and used pure physicality to take win over the more technically sound pairing of Rotundo & Graham.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers</strong></p><p><strong> Grade: (D)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Interview</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Schiavone and his velvet fuzz were out again to welcome The Horsemen, sans Tully Blanchard. Dillon started by saying it’s unfortunate that Tully suffered an injury at hands of the turncoat Ole Anderson and it’s not fair that he had to forfeit the title. He promises that when Tully returns to action, he's gunning for Ole.</p><p> </p><p> Arn continued by saying that he’d do his part to bring the title back home to Horsemen by winning the battle royal tonight.</p><p> </p><p> Lastly, Schiavone asked Flair about his bout with Garvin last week. Flair reluctantly admitted that Garvin brought everything he had and took the Nature Boy to the limit...but at the end of the day, “to be the man, you’ve got to beat the man! Wooo!”</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: (B-)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Block B Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Rock & Roll Express vs. The New Breed</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> During the bout, David Crockett and Tony made sure to decry the "highway robbery" that the Express suffered at the Class and noted that the team was firmly in the title hunt. Meanwhile, in the ring, the Rock & Roll cruised through the qualifying round of the Crockett Cup and sent Sean Royal packing with a big double dropkick!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners: The Rock & Roll Express</strong></p><p><strong> Grade: (D+)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Interview</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Missy Hyatt welcomed “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin and Precious out next. Garvin noted that he came up short and vowed that he’d have another opportunity to get his hands around Flair another day. </p><p> </p><p> But for now, he was so proud to be teaming with his big brother Ronnie in the Crockett Cup. Once he and Ronnie held that prestigious cup high, there’s no way that the NWA board of directors could deny him another title opportunity.</p><p> </p><p> Grade: ©</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>George Wells vs. Ron Simmons</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Poor George Wells was run over by the freight train that is the new, meaner and badder Ron Simmons. David Crockett noted that Simmons has found a new mean streak...and it's well over a mile wide.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Ron Simmons</strong></p><p><strong> Grade: (D+)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Special Sitdown Interview</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Bob Caudle sat down one-on-one with “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka. Caudle noted Snuka’s many achievements in the world of wrestling before asking him what his goals are here in the NWA.</p><p> </p><p> Snuka revealed that with as much as he’s accomplished, he wants the one thing he’s never had: the World Heavyweight Champion. So, “Ric Flair, I guess that means I’m coming for you brother! Woo! Woo! Woo!”</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Grade: (C+)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>10 Man Over the top rope Battle Royal to establish contender to Television Championship:</strong></p><p><strong> Participants: Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Big Bubba Rogers, Ivan Koloff, Jimmy Valiant, Kevin Sullivan, Nikita Koloff, Ole Anderson, Ron Garvin, & The Barbarian</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The bout started with a quick spot that immediately saw the other 9 individuals surround and attack the biggest man in the ring: Big Bubba Rogers. Quickly Rogers was swarmed and the former Bunkhouse Stampede champion was heaved over the top first by the combined work of multiple men.</p><p> </p><p> From there, chaos ensued with action taking over the ring in various pockets. Kevin Sullivan was the next man to go as Nikita sent him over and out. US Tag champs, Garvin and Windham combined to send Barbarian out shortly there after. Nikita kept a hot streak going as sending the "Boogie Woogie Man" packing.</p><p> </p><p> Suddenly the crowd erupted as Ole got his first taste of Arn in the middle of the ring. As Ole delivered a series of haymakers that kept Arn rocking, Nikita was ambushed by Ivan Koloff, again bringing the crowd to it's feet. Nikita no sold his uncle's offense however, and soon the big Russian military-pressed Ivan over his massive shoulders and to the floor! </p><p> </p><p> Half the ring was cleared leaving Arn, Ole, Nikita, Windham and Garvin. The Anderson cousins kept after each other and Nikita was left with Garvin and Windham. First Nikita dropped Garvin with a giant boot to the face, but that allowed Windham an opportunity to sink in a claw hold on the big man. Windham used his claw to bring Nikita to the top and Windham tried to get him off balance to get him out. Garvin recovered however and came join his partner in eliminating the big Russian. What he succeeded in doing however was eliminating both men as Barry and Nikita went out together! Windham was visibly upset on the outside, pounding the apron and calling up to Ron.</p><p> </p><p> Ron tried to explain that it was accident, but the momentary distraction was enough for Arn to slip behind and dump Garvin right over! </p><p> </p><p> That left the two Anderson cousins and nowhere to go. Ole came at Arn with fire and intensity. He laid in a barrage of punches and chops that left Arn's chest glowing red. Ole dragged Arn to the corner and began to leverage him across the turnbuckles to get him out, but Arn stuck a thumb clear in Ole's eye to get out the predicament. Showing no honor and no respect for his own blood, as Ole sold the eye, Arn came from behind with a blatant low blow! </p><p> </p><p> There was no coming back for Ole after the wicked cheap shot and Arn was the last man standing to David Crockett's disgust.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Arn Anderson</strong></p><p><strong> Grade: (C+)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Show Rating: C (popularity up in 9 regions, down in 2 regions)</strong></p><p><strong> TV Rating: 1.66</strong></p></div><p></p>

[LordofGustav]

<p>Oh my! I keep missing predictions there.</p><p> </p><p>

But anyway, it was a great episode of NWA WCW.</p>

[Crossface]

Prediction Contest Update:

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Oh my! I keep missing predictions there.

 

But anyway, it was a great episode of NWA WCW.

 

Thanks Gustav. There will plenty more opportunities to predict. I asked it a few pages back, but if people think I'm dropping the shows too rapidly, I will make an effort to slow down.

 

Couple of Thoughts:

 

--Glad people are excited about the Sheepherders. Besides seeing the Bushwhackers as a kid, I've only seem some random footage of the 'herders from the early 80s myself. It's a world of difference to see that team compared to the WWF. I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do with them. This might be the first time I've ever used them where they're not in time decline as well.

 

--Surprised so many people correctly pegged Arn to win that first battle royal! I guess he's the guy that a lot of picture when it comes to that title.

 

--Looks like you guys are noticing the love for Brad Armstrong...to me, he'll always go down as one of the great "coulda-beens." Maybe it's a leap to say, but I think in some ways he could have been WCW's answer to Bret Hart with better booking.

 

--Lastly, I agree with the sentiments on Mike Graham and Mike Rotundo. I wish I had a better use for them at the moment. I haven't intentionally jobbed them out...just wrong place/wrong time.

 

 

Need to finish booking the next episode of WCW. I expect that will happen today so the prediction card should be up in a few hours.

[Crossface]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/WWF%201991/Logos/WrestlingObserver_zpsoaqo7naz.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/WWF%201991/Logos/WrestlingObserver_zpsoaqo7naz.jpg</span></a><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> <span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><strong>April Week 2 1987</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><strong> JCP News</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> -The contract signing spree continued this week for Crockett as the Rock & Roll Express, The Midnight Express, Jimmy Garvin, Ron Garvin and Barry Windham have all signed their names to written contract extensions. Some from within the company fear that the company might be spending too much at the moment on talent, yet the decision was made by Crockett himself. The feeling is that signing these talents will prevent the WWF from swooping in and signing these guys away, as well as to have a large enough roster on written contracts that the company begin a touring house show business. Personally, I wonder if Crockett is over-extending himself, especially in light of all the new talent brought in for the Cup.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> -Apparently Jim Cornette's firing of "Loverboy" Dennis Condrey was a shoot this past week. Condrey and David Crockett have had some tension as of late and Condrey had been favoring dates with the AWA over JCP lately. Booker Dusty Rhodes seems to think the ceiling for the Midnight Express with Stane Lane is significantly higher than the ceiling with Condrey. Lane is probably a better worker, but it's close.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> -Lazer Tron, the masked character played by Hector Guerrero, may be going by the wayside within the next few weeks. The character never seemingly caught on the way Rhodes initially saw it. My guess is that it'll happen quietly with Guerrero continuing to work without the hood.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> -The Six Man and Light-heavyweight titles have seemingly been abandoned by Crockett for the time being. 3 singles titles and 2 tag team titles are certainly enough to keep any booker juggling. The 6-Man and Light-heavyweight have seemingly been lost in the shuffle anyway.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"> -We end on a sad note this week as I have the duty to report the passing of Mid Atlantic legend Johnny Weaver, who passed away this week. Weaver is perhaps best known for his use of the "Weaver-Lock," a modified sleeper hold that got over big the Mid Atlantic territory.</span></span> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Updated Crockett Cup Brackets</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/CrockettCup87/CCup87v002_zpsgsekjgqo.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/CrockettCup87/CCup87v002_zpsgsekjgqo.png</span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Prediction Card</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/NWA%201987/NWA%20WCW_zps0u4j4wfi.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/NWA%201987/NWA%20WCW_zps0u4j4wfi.jpg</span></a></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="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>World Championship Wrestling</strong><p><strong> April Week 2 1987</strong></p><p><strong> Official Prediction Card</strong></p><p><strong> *Faces always listed first</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>10 Man Over the top rope Battle Royal to establish contender to Television Championship:</strong></p><p> Brad Armstrong, Dusty Rhodes, Lex Luger, Manny Fernandez, Rick Rude, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson, Ron Simmons, The Warlord, & Wahoo McDaniel</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Block A Crockett Cup Qualifier:</strong> The Road Warriors vs. The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne)</p><p> <strong>Block B Crockett Cup Qualifier:</strong> The Garvins vs. Al Snow & Tim Patterson</p><p> <strong>Block C Crockett Cup Qualifier:</strong> The Mulkey Brothers vs. The Russian Team</p><p> <strong>Block D Crockett Cup Qualifier:</strong> The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers) vs. The Grapplers (Grappler I & II)</p><p> <strong>United States Championship:</strong> Kendall Windham vs. “Captain Redneck” Dick Murdoch © </p><p> “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka vs. Big Bubba Rogers w/ Jim Cornette</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bonus Point:</strong> Who score the most eliminations in the battle royal?</p><p> <strong>Bonus Point:</strong> Who will the runner-up in the battle royal be?</p><p> <strong>General Diary Feedback:</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Comment on the Snuka Dilemma</strong></p><p> </p><p> I'm closing the poll and moving on from the decision on "The Superfly" for the time being. Thanks to everyone who voted, posted, or PMed me their thoughts regarding Snuka and my use of this character in this diary. </p><p> </p><p> In the end, only one user voted against his inclusion in this diary. While I do respect and understand that opinion, my feeling is simply that this is a game with a fictional universe and such things don't need to be so looming here. Hopefully whoever that user is understands that and continues to read anyway.</p><p> </p><p> That said, while the poll is closed, I am maintain that my mind is open and I'm welcome to anyone who wants to post/discuss/PM about this matter.</p>

[KnowYourEnemy]

<p>10 Man Over the top rope Battle Royal to establish contender to Television Championship:</p><p>

<strong>Brad Armstrong</strong>, Dusty Rhodes, Lex Luger, Manny Fernandez, Rick Rude, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson, Ron Simmons, The Warlord, & Wahoo McDaniel</p><p> </p><p>

Block A Crockett Cup Qualifier: <strong>The Road Warriors</strong> vs. The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne)</p><p>

Block B Crockett Cup Qualifier: <strong>The Garvins </strong>vs. Al Snow & Tim Patterson</p><p>

Block C Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Mulkey Brothers vs. <strong>The Russian Team</strong></p><p>

Block D Crockett Cup Qualifier: <strong>The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers)</strong> vs. The Grapplers (Grappler I & II)</p><p>

United States Championship: Kendall Windham vs. <strong>“Captain Redneck” Dick Murdoch ©</strong></p><p>

<strong>“Superfly” Jimmy Snuka</strong> vs. Big Bubba Rogers w/ Jim Cornette</p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Point: Who score the most eliminations in the battle royal?</p><p>

<strong>Ron Simmons</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Point: Who will the runner-up in the battle royal be?</p><p>

<strong>Dusty Rhodes</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

General Diary Feedback: Looking forward to the cup! I'm happy you stuck with Snuka here -- I always thought the performer should be separated from the art.</p>

[smw88]

<p>10 Man Over the top rope Battle Royal to establish contender to Television Championship:</p><p>

<strong>Brad Armstrong</strong>, Dusty Rhodes, Lex Luger, Manny Fernandez, Rick Rude, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson, Ron Simmons, The Warlord, & Wahoo McDaniel</p><p> </p><p>

Block A Crockett Cup Qualifier: <strong>The Road Warriors</strong> vs. The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne)</p><p>

Block B Crockett Cup Qualifier: <strong>The Garvins</strong> vs. Al Snow & Tim Patterson</p><p>

Block C Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Mulkey Brothers vs. <strong>The Russian Team</strong></p><p>

Block D Crockett Cup Qualifier: The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers) vs. <strong>The Grapplers</strong> (Grappler I & II)</p><p>

United States Championship: Kendall Windham vs. <strong>“Captain Redneck” Dick Murdoch © </strong></p><p>

<strong>“Superfly” Jimmy Snuka</strong> vs. Big Bubba Rogers w/ Jim Cornette</p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Point: Who score the most eliminations in the battle royal? rick rude</p><p>

Bonus Point: Who will the runner-up in the battle royal be? Dusty Rhodes</p><p>

General Diary Feedback:</p>