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<p>Block A Finals: <strong>The Road Warriors</strong> w/ Paul Ellering vs. Kevin Sullivan & The Barbarian</p><p>

Block C Finals: <strong>The Super Powers</strong> vs. The Russian Team</p><p>

Block D Finals: The Fantastics vs. <strong>The Awesome Twosome</strong> w/ Paul Jones</p><p>

NWA United States Championship: "Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant vs. "Captain Redneck" <strong>Dick Murdoch</strong> © </p><p>

Semi-Finals: Block A Winner vs. <strong>Arn Arnderson & Lex Luger</strong> w/ JJ Dillon</p><p>

Semi-Finals: <strong>Block C Winner</strong> vs. Block D Winner</p><p>

Special 10-Man Elimination Tag Match: <strong>The Rock & Roll Express, The Garvins & Wahoo McDaniel</strong> w/ Precious vs. The Midnight Express, Big Bubba Rogers, Ron Simmons & Barry Windham w/ Jim Cornette</p><p>

For the Crockett Cup & $1,000,000: Winner of Block A/B vs. <strong>Winner of Block C/D</strong></p><p>

NWA World Heavyweight Championship: "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. "The Nature Boy" <strong>Ric Flair</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Questions/Tie-Breakers:</p><p>

Bonus Question 1.) What is The Super Powers' "Super Weapon?"</p><p>

<strong>A debuting Sting</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Question 2.) What match will be the highest rated on the card? </p><p>

<strong>Snuka Vs Flair</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Question 3.) Will there be any face/heel turns on this show?</p><p>

<strong>No</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Question 4.) Will there be any debuts on this show?</p><p>

<strong>Yes, Sting</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Question 5.) How many times will Tony Schiavone's mustache be referenced in this show?</p><p>

<strong>A healthy 4</strong></p>

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I don't normally do this, but I am about 80% done with The Crockett Cup and I'm excited about that. If I continue on like a maniac tonight, than it'll post within an hour or two. If I peter out, than it'll most likely be up tomorrow sometime. Long story short, last call on predictions. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />
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The 1987 Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup

Date: Week 2 May 1987

Announcers: Tony Schiavone & Bob Caudle

Venue: Rupp Arena (KY)

Attendance: 23,015

 

Opening

 

This sweet NWA video cassette commercial music that Beejus found for me played as a special video package highlighting the stars of the NWA is shown alongside some old school computer-generated graphics hyping up the Crockett Cup event.

 

Grade: (B)

 

 

After the cameras fly over the sold out Rupp Arena, we come to everyone’s favorite weatherman Bob Caudle, Tony Schiavone and his mouth mop and lastly, the curvaceous Missy Hyatt. The announce team greeted the fans and discussed tonight’s action.

 

Grade: (C+)

 

 

The talking heads didn’t have too long however, as

and the arrival of the Road Warriors damn near blew the roof. Sullivan and The Barbarian were already in the ring and looked as confident as anyone could be against Hawk and Animal.

 

It didn’t take long for a hoss fight to break out as both teams spared no physicality trading stiff haymakers. Referee Teddy Long did all he could to maintain the order in the wild brawl, but he had a tall task as both teams willingly fought on the floor and liberally pushed the 5 count for double teaming.

 

Both teams hardly sold each other’s offense and Sullivan and the Barbarian were positioned as an equal match for the Roadies. Eventually, after 12 minutes of clubbing action, as Animal and Sullivan slugged it out on the floor, Hawk was able to come off the top rope to clothesline The Barbarian for a pinfall and advancing on to face Arn Anderson and Lex Luger.

 

Winners: The Road Warriors

Grade: (B-)

 

Post Match:

 

As Hawk was having his hand raised, Sullivan rammed Animal’s head into the crowd barricade and the big man went down. Barbarian had popped back up in the ring and was moving to go back at Hawk who had no problem continuing the fight. Sullivan rolled into the ring behind Hawk and as the Road Warrior turned around, Sullivan suddenly had made a giant fireball appear in Hawk’s face! The big man hit the mat, his hands covering his face and his legs kicking frantically. Ellering and Animal jumped into the ring as Sullivan and the Barbarian escaped back to the dressing room.

 

Grade: (A)

 

 

Caudle and Schiavone barely had a moment to digest what had happened before the event was back with more tournament action. The problems between Dusty Rhodes and Nikita Koloff and the The Russian team have been well documented over the last 6 months and the two teams were itching for an opportunity to mix it up again. Dusty and Ivan opened the contest, teasing the inevitable Petrov/Nikita showdown. Eventually both men were tagged in, and after a stare down, the two exchanged a test of strength spot. Petrov put Nikita on his knees, but “The Russian Nightmare” powered back and had Petrov down to the mat when Ivan cheap shotted him, breaking the sequence.

 

The match continued with Petrov and Ivan eventually getting heat on Dusty and his weird belly stain. Dusty eventually got the crowd on side and he made the big hot tag to Nikita. Nikita cleaned house at the point eventually employing the devastating Russian Sickle to Ivan for the pin.

 

Winners: The Super Powers

Grade: (B)

 

 

After the two brawling, heavyweight style matchups that opened the show, The Fantastics vs. the Awesome Twosome was a nice change of pace. The teams wrestled a quick, more technical style.

 

The announcers noted that Paul Jones and the World Tag Team Champions may have overlooked Rogers and Fulton here, and it really did seem as if the Fantastics were just one step ahead the whole match. Of course Paul Jones was always the difference maker in these types of matches. He successfully created distraction for Tommy Rogers, allowing Manny Fernandez to secure a quick roll up from behind to steal the win.

 

Winners: Rick Rude & Manny Fernandez

Grade: (C-)

 

 

It’s the rematch you didn’t know you wanted (and I imagine you're scrolling down to make sure that Murdoch comes out on top). Valiant and Murdoch worked some dopey comedy spots in early here as both men like to ham it up. Eventually Murdoch locked in a nice little rest hold as Boogie slapped the mat getting the fans to chant for him. With the people on his side, Valiant fired up and delivered a series swift jabs. With Murdoch reeling, he sent the champ into the ropes and dropped his head for a back body drop. Murdoch capitalized on that mistake however, and stopped short on the rebound and grabbed Valiant for a Brainbuster in the center of the ring and a decisive fall pinfall in 13 minutes.

 

Winner: Dick Murdoch

Grade: (C+)

 

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Semi-Finals: The Road Warriors w/ Paul Ellering vs. Arn Anderson & Lex Luger w/ JJ Dillon

 

The Horsemen were in the ring when

played for the second time this evening. Missy revealed to Caudle and Schiavone that Hawk refused medical attention following the attack from Kevin Sullivan and the bandages the crowd was seeing covering his left eye and face were actually applied by Paul Ellering in the back.

 

Animal started the bout against Arn, clearly trying to protect Hawk here. Anderson, despite being significantly fresher for this bout, knew not to match power with Animal and tried to wrestle him to the mat, shooting on his legs. Animal rebuffed The Enforcer the first few attempts, but Arn’s persistence paid off and he grounded the powerhouse before tagging in Luger to continue the damage. Luger and Anderson exchanged frequent tags here, employing the time-tested Anderson Family tag team match formula or breaking down a body part.

 

Animal clearly needed to tag Hawk into the bout and eventually succeeded after countering Arn’s attempted vertical suplex with a suplex of his own. Animal made the tag he desperately needed, and despite his compromised vision, Hawk lit Arn and Luger up with a series of clotheslines.

It wasn’t to last however, as eventually Luger was able to blindside Hawk on his bad side. Luger and Anderson went back to applying the same formula of isolating a man and working on a body part--only this time it was Hawk’s eye sustaining the damage. The fresh burn quickly busted open and blood began covering Hawk’s face. Despite the wound, Hawk refused to die, kicking out on 2, and fighting back as wildly and desperate as he could. The eye only worsened however, and eventually Tommy Young made the executive decision to stop the bout.

 

The Horsemen team were going to the finals of the Crockett Cup and the chance at a million dollars and in all likelihood Hawk was heading to a medical facility.

 

Winners: Luger & Anderson

Grade: (B-)

 

 

Rude and Fernandez, aided by Paul Jones, did a great job getting heat by playing chickenshit to perfection here. They did a lot of gaga, stalling the match and playing off of Dusty’s natural charisma and Koloff’s menacing size. Eventually the pace quickened and the two teams ended up putting in 20 hard minutes with both teams shining at different times. Dusty went on a hot streak at the end, giving Rude and Paul Jones both the Atomic Elbows as Nikita decapitated Manny Fernandez with the Russian Sickle and the Super Powers punched their ticket to the finals and a date with The Horsemen.

 

Winners: The Super Powers

Grade: (B-)

 

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Special 10-Man Elimination Tag Match: The Rock & Roll Express, The Garvins & Wahoo McDaniel w/ Precious vs. The Midnight Express, Big Bubba Rogers, Ron Simmons & Barry Windham w/ Jim Cornette

 

Obviously the matchup that everyone badly wanted to see here was one of the Garvin brothers tying it up with Barry Windham, however the early goings only teased the encounter as the Rock & Roll Express and the Midnight Express carried the early portion of the bout. More and more guys began getting involved however, and the first elimination occurred when Wahoo McDaniel was able to duck underneath a big clothesline from Ron Simmons and catch him with a big high-cross body that showed surprising athleticism for his age and size. The bodyblock was good for the pin and elimination of Simmons, but unfortunately Wahoo soon followed him when Big Bubba stepped in and planted the beloved veteran with as Big Bubba Slam for the pin.

 

Things muddied along from there for a bit until Barry Windham locked up with Jimmy Garvin. Jimmy came at Windham hot, but Barry played it ice cold and took a powder, forcing referee Earl Hebner to back Garvin down. Windham’s cool-headed strategy worked and he soon had Jimmy wrestled to the mat in a tight headlock that Schiavone suggested was low on the throat. From there, Windham tagged in Stan Lane but antagonized Ron before going back to his corner. Ron stormed into the ring, drawing referee Teddy Long allowing Lane and Eaton to apply the veg o'matic that had proven to be so effective over the last few weeks. With that, Jimmy Garvin was eliminated.

 

It was Ron, Ricky and Robert outgunned against Lane, Eaton, Windham and Big Bubba from here. Ron jumped into the ring following his brother’s exit desperately seeking to lock horns with Windham, but the Midnight Express tried their best to hold him at bay. “Hands of Stone” was not easily held off however and soon Bobby Eaton found himself on the wrong end of wicked jab that dropped poor Eaton like a sack of potatoes eliminating him from the contest. Windham blindsided Ron becoming the legal man here but Ron no sold the offense from the big Texan. Garvin began lighting Windham up with wicked chops and the two soon found themselves battling on the floor. Ron, his anger still seething picked up a chair as a measure of vengeance and cracked Windham across the back! Barry withered ringside and Teddy Long had no choice to send Garvin to the back with a blatant DQ.

 

From there Windham had the wherewithal to get back into the ring and tag Stan Lane in. Lane and Gibson exchanged some technical wrestling next with Gibson scored a sunset flip 3 count on Lane. Eerily similar the Wahoo elimination earlier in the bout however, Gibson turned into a Big Bubba Rogers and a giant slam leaving only Ricky Morton left against Rogers and Windham. Ricky fought valiantly against Big Bubba and just as if it seemed he was going to knock the big man down, Bubba was able to tag in Windham, who despite still selling the chair shot, was still able to handle Morton eventually pinning him following a superplex ending the whole ordeal after almost 23 minutes

 

Survivors: Barry Windham & Big Bubba Rogers

Grade: (B-)

 

Special Announcement

 

Next, Dusty and Nikita made their third trip to through the curtain tonight. Dusty grabbed the house mic and said it was time to reveal their secret weapon. With that he signaled to the entrance curtain. For the first few moments, nothing happened...

 

 

...until Magnum TA, arm in a sling and heavily leaning on a cane, slowing made his way down to the ring. The arena went berserk, as all the fans in attendance knew that TA was lucky to even be alive following his hellacious car wreck in the fall. Magnum was slow at first, but as the fans cheered and adrenaline filled his body, his pace quickened and he stood a little straighter. It was an uplifting moment to see Magnum back on his feet and in the corner of Nikita and Dusty.

 

Grade: (A*)

 

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For the Crockett Cup & $1,000,000: The Super Powers w/ Magnum TA vs. Arn Anderson & Lex Luger w/ JJ Dillon

 

Yes, the Horsemen team was a great deal fresher than the Super Powers, having wrestled only once on the night to Rhodes & Koloff’s twice, but with the emotional return of Magnum TA, the Super Powers were on fire here. The two teams worked hard to keep things exciting and the match featured a lot of quick bumps with both teams using mad dashes to break up potential pinfalls. The finish came when mayhem broke out and all four men were brawling in the ring. Dusty had mounted the turnbuckle and was giving Arn Anderson more than he could handle while Luger and Nikita ran the ropes ending the sequence with a sickening Russian Sickle across Luger’s collar bone!

 

Sensing the end was near, JJ jumped on the apron to distract referee Earl Hebner, but Magnum yanked the manager off. Dillon began jabbing Magnum in the chest with his finger to which Magun responded by clubbing Dillon with his cane to a tremendous pop! Back in the ring, Koloff mounted Luger for the pin while simultaneously Dusty was covered Anderson and Hebnar counted 1, 2, 3!

 

Dusty Rhodes and Nikita Koloff had done it! They had won the Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup and the million dollar cash prize!

 

Winners: The Super Powers

Grade: (B)

 

Trophy Presentation

 

David and Jim Crockett were on hand to present the trophy and the $1,000,000 check to Rhodes and Koloff, but make no mistake. This moment was all about the return of Magnum TA who was warmly hugged by both Crockett brothers, Dusty and Nikita.

 

Grade: (B)

 

Prematch Entrances

 

It was time for the main event, and both Snuka and Flair made their way to the ring. Gary Michael Cappetta was on hand to run through the introductions, wrestler’s weights as well as to inform that the match would be subject to a 30 minute TV time limit.

 

Grade: (A*)

 

 

Flair began the match trying to feel out Snuka, testing him with a lockup. Snuka quickly demonstrated his superior strength to the champion and Flair was forced to take a powder on the outside to keep the match at his pace.

 

When Flair reentered the ring, he jabbed Snuka with thumb to the eye, and “the dirtiest player in the game” quickly showed Snuka why he deserved that moniker. Flair took Snuka over with a snapmare and tried to hold the Fiji Phenom on the mat with a rear chinlock but Snuka was too strong. Snuka came at Flair with chops and a series of jumping headbutts that had Flair flopping all over the ring. Flair ran through all his usual spots, flipping up and over the turnbuckle, walking a few steps before falling flat on his face, etc. but the champ was able to escape a handful of pin attempts made by the Superfly.

 

When Capetta reminded us that 15 minutes remained in the contest, Snuka set Flair up in the corner and looked for a running splash, but The NAture Boy narrowly escaped as The Superfly crashed into the turnbuckle and the top of the ringpost! Flair pounced on Snuka from there trying for the pin, but Snuka kicked out. Flair stayed on the Snuka, taking him over with a gutwrench suplex followed by a diving kneedrop. With 10 minutes remaining, Flair went for his first Figure 4 attempt only to be countered into a small package for a 2 count. Flair wrestled Snuka into the corner and began lighting his chest with thunderous chops. Snuka’s eyes lit up as if the chops only incensed him. Snuka roared and burst out of the corner delivering his own series of hard hitting chops. Snuka hit a dropkick and Flair went down. Snuka’s was amped and the Rupp Arena felt that we may be witnessing the crowning of a new champion. Snuka scooped Flair up and planted him in perfect position. The crowd buzzed as Snuka made his way up the turnbuckle. The Superfly raised his arms, fingers gesturing he loved his fans, and lept for a magnificent splash…

 

...that Flair just narrowly rolled out of the way of! Snuka bellyflopped hard on the mat. Flair dove on Superfly, and unbeknownst to Tommy Young, positioned his feet on the middle ropes for just that little bit of extra leverage. Young’s hand counted 1, 2, and 3 just as Snuka kicked out a half a moment too late.

 

Winner: Ric Flair

Grade: (B)

 

Post Match:

 

Young raised Flair’s arm signaling him winner and still champion. Snuka was incensed and climbed back to his feet. He turned the champion around and delivered a series of big time chops and right hands. Snuka sent Flair into the ropes and dropped him with a high backbody drop. He climbed the ropes for a second time and this time nailed the devastating Superfly Splash for a small measure of revenge.

 

Tonight was not Snuka's night but the message as obvious: he expected a rematch.

 

Grade: (A*)

 

Show Grade: B+ (Popularity up in 11 regions)

TV Rating: 2.34

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Final Crockett Cup Prediction Series Standings:

 

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Congratulations to Beejus for taking home the Crockett Cup Series Prediction Contest! Honorable mentions to to4sty and Uncrewed for making it a super tight race. All 3 of you should expect something in your PMs over the weekend regarding prizes for participating. I encourage everyone to double check my counting, as I could see it as an entirely possible scenario that I goofed up counting and someone could be unintentionally short changed.

 

Thanks to everyone who has participated in a prediction game, read, or provided feedback on this project thus far. This is longest running diary game that I've ever done (which I know isn't saying much) and I feel like it's getting more fun and interesting for me with each show I post. The reader feedback and participation has brought me a whole new appreciation of the game. So, thanks for that. Along those lines, I am flabbergasted about many different aspects of this diary was nominated for Diary of the Month. First of all, thank you for the recognition and secondly, I can't believe the level of talent that regularly posts on these boards. Pretty cool to see that some of you guys thing this diary should be on equal footing as some of those more talented writers.

 

Expect my next post to be an Observer post updating everyone on some of the fallout from the Cup as well as some results of some big shows that have recently taken place within the game.

 

There might be an in-game month taken off from a Prediction contest as I bridge a small gap to the Great American Bash tour, but I will post prediction cards regardless.

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Gah! I thought I had predicted on this show! I can't believe I didn't! I was in the running too! :mad: ...my own bonehead fault. lol.

 


Anyways, LOVED the show. My highlight was the Sullivan fireball to Hawk. Good way to get the Road Warriors out of the running while still keeping them strong and sending them off into a clear direction going forward.

 


I'm glad you're keeping the Snuka/Flair program going. I could see Snuka as a potential champ in this time period--especially in the NWA. He's a perfect fit in the time period...kinda weird he never had a run in JCP around this time. That said, I would have thought that Snuka and Flair would've yielded a higher grade for you than a B (especially on the heels of that Wahoo/Flair match getting an A).

 


Also, nicely done with the Magnum TA return. It was predictable, but still well done.

 


I'm wondering where the Super Powers go from here... seems like with Flair tied up with Snuka, Dusty and Nikita both are short on obvious dancing partners at the moment.

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Man, pipped to the post.....I was sure Sting was coming lol. Great show.....sounds to me like Sullivan is going to have a Road Warrior problem....maybe he should invest in some extra muscle cough<strong>Warlord</strong>cough
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<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><strong>May Week 2 1987</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><strong>

Results from WCCW & AWA</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><strong>

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</strong></span></span><a href="http://s288.photobucket.com/user/tew0720/media/Predictions/003%20GAB%201987/Meltzer/WCWAParade4_zps7n0tse2y.png.html" rel="external nofollow"><span>http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll163/tew0720/Predictions/003%20GAB%201987/Meltzer/WCWAParade4_zps7n0tse2y.png</span></a></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><strong> </strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';"><strong>

Japan 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';">

-"Dr. Death" Steve Williams, the Oklahoma native and big UWF star, has inked a written deal that will keep him exclusively with New Japan for the foreseeable future.</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';">

-Scott Hall, most notable for his appearances with the AWA, has cut his Japanese tour short after signing with a promotion in America. I have heard that the contract is a written deal, securing Hall for the next year or more. That would make me assume we're talking the WWF, AWA or Crockett. Hall definitely has a good look and good size. His work is still slightly suspect, but with good booking, he could be a solid prospect.</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';">

</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';">

-The Crockett team is feeling good following the Crockett Cup and they should be. While I wouldn't call it the best show I've seen (Snuka and Flair was a let down to be honest), it was still a ratings and financial success for the company. The distance between Crockett and the WWF may not be as far as some think if shows like that become the standard of programming.</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';">

-As expected, a big series of cuts has been made in the fallout of the Crockett Cup event. Here's the complete list of talent that's been cut from the company over the last week:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">

</span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Tim Patterson</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Tony Atlas</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Buddy Lane</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Danny Davis</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Derrick Dukes</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">The Italian Stallion</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Ken Wayne</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Ricky Rice</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Rip Oliver (who never even wrestled a match due to injury)</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Rocky Johnson</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Tiger Conway Jr.</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Chris Champion</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Denny Brown</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Sean Royal</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Frankie Williams</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Gene Ligon (one half of the masked Thunderfoots)</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Joel Deaton (the other Thunderfoot)</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Teijo Khan</span></span><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">Rocky King</span></span><br /></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua';">

More cuts may or may not still come down over the next few weeks as there's still well over 60 wrestlers who currently have some sort of contract with the promotion.</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';">

-Despite all the cuts, Crockett is going through another signing period. The company has designs to go on tour for the summer months under the Great American Bash promotion. Having a few extra bodies to back up the loaded event schedule makes sense.</span></span></p>

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<p><a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2236942&postcount=178" rel="external nofollow">Just thought I'd start with a link to the Crockett Cup as we've bumped up a page.</a></p><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>Gah! I thought I had predicted on this show! I can't believe I didn't! I was in the running too! <img alt=":mad:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/mad.png.69834f23b9a8bf290d98375f56f1c794.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> ...my own bonehead fault. lol.<p> </p><p> Anyways, LOVED the show. My highlight was the Sullivan fireball to Hawk. Good way to get the Road Warriors out of the running while still keeping them strong and sending them off into a clear direction going forward. </p><p> </p><p> I'm glad you're keeping the Snuka/Flair program going. I could see Snuka as a potential champ in this time period--especially in the NWA. He's a perfect fit in the time period...kinda weird he never had a run in JCP around this time. That said, I would have thought that Snuka and Flair would've yielded a higher grade for you than a B (especially on the heels of that Wahoo/Flair match getting an A). </p><p> </p><p> Also, nicely done with the Magnum TA return. It was predictable, but still well done. </p><p> </p><p> I'm wondering where the Super Powers go from here... seems like with Flair tied up with Snuka, Dusty and Nikita both are short on obvious dancing partners at the moment.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="to4sty" data-cite="to4sty" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Man, pipped to the post.....I was sure Sting was coming lol. Great show.....sounds to me like Sullivan is going to have a Road Warrior problem....maybe he should invest in some extra muscle cough<strong>Warlord</strong>cough</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks for the comments guys. I'm glad you liked the show and I think the Sullivan/Road Warriors angle was a highlight for me as well. (And yes I've been see the PoP comments to4sty...<img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />)</p><p> </p><p> Re: Flair/Snuka, I honestly expected a higher grade myself. I think it's my own fault. I never calmed the crowd and I think I used "spectacle" which may be a little much for Snuka to work. I should've stuck with "story telling." Additionally, I trusted the angles with the trophy presentation to act to calm the crowd, but they may have been a little burnt out. </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> May Week 3 1987</strong></p><p><strong> Official Prediction Card</strong></p><p><strong> *Faces always listed first</strong></p><p> </p><p> The MOD Squad vs. The Grapplers</p><p> Ole Anderson vs. Rocky Santana</p><p> Hector Guerrero vs. The Warlord</p><p> Jimmy Valiant vs. Ron Simmons</p><p> Wahoo McDaniel vs. Johnny Ace</p><p> <strong>NWA Television Championship:</strong> Tim Horner vs. Arn Anderson © w/ JJ Dillon</p><p> "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. Lex Luger w/ JJ Dillon</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plus, we'll hear from Kevin Sullivan following his attack on the Road Warriors and Missy Hyatt sits down with Barry Windham and tries to get answers about what went wrong between Windham and the Garvins!</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>General Diary Feedback:</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Just a general reminder, that there is currently no contest underway and this card is just for fun! <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> All the prizes following the Crockett Cup prediction game have been sent out and I look forward to hearing your responses!</p>
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<p>The MOD Squad vs. <strong>The Grapplers</strong></p><p>

<strong>Ole Anderson</strong> vs. Rocky Santana</p><p>

Hector Guerrero vs. <strong>The Warlord</strong></p><p>

<strong>Jimmy Valiant</strong> vs. Ron Simmons</p><p>

<strong>Wahoo McDaniel</strong> vs. Johnny Ace</p><p>

NWA Television Championship: Tim Horner vs. <strong>Arn Anderson</strong> © w/ JJ Dillon</p><p>

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. <strong>Lex Luger</strong> w/ JJ Dillon</p><p>

<strong>Going with outside interference here</strong></p>

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<p><strong>The MOD Squad</strong> vs. The Grapplers</p><p>

<strong>Ole Anderson</strong> vs. Rocky Santana</p><p>

Hector Guerrero vs. <strong>The Warlord</strong></p><p>

Jimmy Valiant vs. <strong>Ron Simmons</strong></p><p>

<strong>Wahoo McDaniel</strong> vs. Johnny Ace</p><p>

NWA Television Championship: Tim Horner vs. <strong>Arn Anderson </strong>© w/ JJ Dillon</p><p>

"<strong>Superfly" Jimmy Snuka</strong> vs. Lex Luger w/ JJ Dillon</p>

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<p><strong>The MOD Squad</strong> vs. The Grapplers</p><p>

<strong>Ole Anderson</strong> vs. Rocky Santana</p><p>

Hector Guerrero vs. <strong>The Warlord</strong></p><p>

Jimmy Valiant vs. <strong>Ron Simmons</strong></p><p>

Wahoo McDaniel vs. <strong>Johnny Ace</strong></p><p>

NWA Television Championship: Tim Horner vs. <strong>Arn Anderson © w/ JJ Dillon</strong></p><p>

<strong>"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka</strong> vs. Lex Luger w/ JJ Dillon</p>

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<p>Never use Storytelling in the main event. It's basically intended for those matches that nobody cares about where the announcers spend the entirety talking about either a huge angle that just happened and/or the big matches that are coming up. And yeah, Epic and Spectacle have worked for a few people on the board, but I've never once gotten it to work with Peak Flair (87 and 91 mods) vs better and more over wrestlers than Snuka is. I just leave them Regular and watch the A's roll in even without ever using Calm the Crowd beforehand, though I'll throw in something that will get a lower score which accomplishes roughly the same thing before the last two matches.</p><p> </p><p>

I really did enjoy the show, and there are a lot of storylines to branch off of it. I kinda see a Superpowers vs Awesome Twosome feud for the tag titles (still think they've got to lose them before backstage gets too bad) then branching into a Midnights challenge after they dispatch the RnR. Bottom line is you have some interesting options which is always good.</p>

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<p><strong>The MOD Squad</strong> vs. The Grapplers</p><p>

<strong>Ole Anderson</strong> vs. Rocky Santana</p><p>

Hector Guerrero vs. <strong>The Warlord</strong></p><p>

Jimmy Valiant vs. <strong>Ron Simmons</strong></p><p>

<strong>Wahoo McDaniel</strong> vs. Johnny Ace</p><p>

NWA Television Championship: Tim Horner vs. <strong>Arn Anderson © w/ JJ Dillon</strong></p><p>

<strong>"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka</strong> vs. Lex Luger w/ JJ Dillon</p>

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The MOD Squad vs. The Grapplers

Ole Anderson vs. Rocky Santana

Hector Guerrero vs. The Warlord

Jimmy Valiant vs. Ron Simmons

Wahoo McDaniel vs. Johnny Ace

NWA Television Championship: Tim Horner vs. Arn Anderson © w/ JJ Dillon

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. Lex Luger w/ JJ Dillon

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Never use Storytelling in the main event. It's basically intended for those matches that nobody cares about where the announcers spend the entirety talking about either a huge angle that just happened and/or the big matches that are coming up. And yeah, Epic and Spectacle have worked for a few people on the board, but I've never once gotten it to work with Peak Flair (87 and 91 mods) vs better and more over wrestlers than Snuka is. I just leave them Regular and watch the A's roll in even without ever using Calm the Crowd beforehand, though I'll throw in something that will get a lower score which accomplishes roughly the same thing before the last two matches.

 

Really? I use story telling pretty often in main events, because what I understood is that it's more about the guys just working a "safe" match so neither of them get hurt. They don't go overboard but do just enough to satisfy the fans. I especially use this in the 2001 diary in main events because a lot of my main event workers need a safe match at their age :p

 

The Cup was a damn fine show, and while if I were booking it I likely wouldn't have given it to the Powers, it makes total sense to do so. In my past TGA saves (which, the sign of a diary that I'm really enjoying is that it makes me want to play my own personal game of it, and I kinda do here) I usually give it to the Midnights, because Cornette's boys winning the Cup would give him a year's worth of ammunition until the next year. But it's funny how, despite how much JCP and WCW were booked with the heels on top and the faces always chasing the title, faces always won the Crockett Cup and other various tournaments. It amuses me.

 

The Grapplers

Ole Anderson

The Warlord

Ron Simmons

Wahoo McDaniel

Arn Anderson

Lex Luger

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<p><strong>The MOD Squad</strong> vs. The Grapplers</p><p>

<strong>Ole Anderson</strong> vs. Rocky Santana</p><p>

<strong>Hector Guerrero</strong> vs. The Warlord</p><p>

Jimmy Valiant vs. <strong>Ron Simmons</strong></p><p>

<strong>Wahoo McDanie</strong>l vs. Johnny Ace</p><p>

NWA Television Championship: Tim Horner vs. <strong>Arn Anderson © </strong>w/ JJ Dillon</p><p>

<strong>"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka</strong> vs. Lex Luger w/ JJ Dillon</p>

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Crossface" data-cite="Crossface" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Re: Flair/Snuka, I honestly expected a higher grade myself. I think it's my own fault. I never calmed the crowd and I think I used "spectacle" which may be a little much for Snuka to work. I should've stuck with "story telling." Additionally, I trusted the angles with the trophy presentation to act to calm the crowd, but they may have been a little burnt out. </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="smartman" data-cite="smartman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Never use Storytelling in the main event. It's basically intended for those matches that nobody cares about where the announcers spend the entirety talking about either a huge angle that just happened and/or the big matches that are coming up. And yeah, Epic and Spectacle have worked for a few people on the board, but I've never once gotten it to work with Peak Flair (87 and 91 mods) vs better and more over wrestlers than Snuka is. I just leave them Regular and watch the A's roll in even without ever using Calm the Crowd beforehand, though I'll throw in something that will get a lower score which accomplishes roughly the same thing before the last two matches.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43677" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Really? I use story telling pretty often in main events, because what I understood is that it's more about the guys just working a "safe" match so neither of them get hurt. They don't go overboard but do just enough to satisfy the fans. I especially use this in the 2001 diary in main events because a lot of my main event workers need a safe match at their age <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thank you guys for your input on the storytelling match aim. I actually had a totally different impression of it. In my head, its when the match serves to enhance a storyline outside of the match itself: ie) a losing streak, a worker who is having trouble beating another worker, a number one contender's match, etc. </p><p> </p><p> From there, I give myself a Popsicle headache because to me, every match should tell a story. I never thought of it as a popcorn match or a "softer" style match. I actually <a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=538507" rel="external nofollow">started a thread in the General Discussion forum</a> to discuss this exact issue. I invite anyone who might be interested to chime in because it seems to me that this is an unclear part of the game to many players.</p><p> </p><p> Anywho, I'm going to work on the next WCW and brainstorm more names for Tony Schiavone's mustache. Hopefully I'm ready to post a show tonight or tomorrow sometime.</p>
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<p>The MOD Squad vs. <strong>The Grapplers</strong></p><p>

<em>gonna go with the most experience team</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Ole Anderson</strong> vs. Rocky Santana</p><p> </p><p>

Hector Guerrero vs.<strong> The Warlord</strong></p><p>

<em>poor Hector</em></p><p> </p><p>

Jimmy Valiant vs.<strong> Ron Simmons</strong></p><p>

<em>I see the boogie woogie man getting a beatdown</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Wahoo McDaniel</strong> vs. Johnny Ace</p><p> </p><p>

NWA Television Championship: Tim Horner vs. <strong>Arn Anderson © w/ JJ Dillon</strong></p><p> </p><p>

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs.<strong> Lex Luger w/ JJ Dillon</strong></p>

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<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> </p><p> <strong>World Championship Wrestling</strong></p><p><strong> Date: Week 3 May 1987 </strong></p><p><strong> Announcers: Tony Schiavone & David Crockett</strong></p><p><strong> Venue: Cape Cod Coliseum (MA)</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 2,984</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>Video Montage</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> A video montage showing some still highlights from the Crockett Cup. The emotional return of Magnum TA, Rhodes and Nikita holding the trophy high overhead, Kevin Sullivan fireballing Hawk, Flair holding the gold and Snuka’s magnificent leap are all included in the package.</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>The MOD Squad vs. The Grapplers</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> Tag team action opened the program, with the motorcycle-riding Mod Squad taking on the mysterious masked duo of Grappler I and Grappler II. It was an open match with the MOD Squad seemingly on the verge of edging out the mystery men, when the Grapplers illegally switched places and the fresh men stole the win.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners: The Grapplers</strong></p><p><strong> Grade: (D)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong>Special Interview</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Next, Missy Hyatt sat down with Barry Windham in a special interview segment. Missy asked Windham a series of questions trying to understand Windham’s betrayal of the Garvin brothers two short weeks ago. Barry went on to explain that it was actually Ron who betrayed him starting when the Crockett Cup seedings were announced, and he was shocked to find out that Ron was teaming with Jimmy, leaving him out of the tournament. Barry would then point out how Ron clocked his brother Kendall and abandoned him in the cage match with the Midnight Express costing them the United States Tag Team titles. As far as Barry Windham was concerned, Ron Garvin cost him championship gold and $500,000. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Grade: (D+)</strong></strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong>Ole Anderson vs. Rocky Satana</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Ole Anderson was in his best, crotchety form for this one. He was relentless against poor Rocky Santana and squashed him in just under 6 minutes.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Winner: Ole Anderson</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> Grade: (D+)</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> </strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> </strong></strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>Interview</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Following the bout Missy welcomed Ole to the interview stage. Ole was fired up and said it was time to get a few things off his chest. He went on to say he made a lot of poor choices in his life, and joining up with JJ Dillon and that pack hyenas topped the list. Now, it was time to show that he was a man and wanted to settle this thing with the Horsemen and specifically Arn. He’s called out Arn for a Television title match and said he’s going to do what he’s always done: remind Arn that he’s been the biggest, toughest, and baddest boy in the Anderson family. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Grade: (C+)</strong></strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong>Hector Guerrero vs. The Warlord</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Hector was treated as an entirely different athlete from LazerTron (who has been quietly dropped) for this bout. Hector’s family legacy and history in the sport is put over big by Schiavone and Crockett. Guerrero used his speed and experience to out wrestle the bigger and stronger Warlord. Hector secured the win, notching a successful return to the NWA.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Winner: Hector Guerrero</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> Grade: (E+)</strong></strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong>Interview</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Schiavone and his mandible mohawk welcomed the 1987 Crockett Cup winners, and the one million dollar richer, Dusty Rhodes and Nikita Koloff. Both men sported fur coats and new aviator sunglasses. Dusty said the party hasn’t stopped since Sunday night and wouldn’t be stopping anytime soon and he’s been making a point of showing Nikita all the benefits of American consumerism. Nikita laughed and said that this past week has been the most fun he’s ever had.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> From here, Tony asked Dusty and Nikita about Magnum TA. Both men got serious and noted that Magnum is an inspiration and was continuing to work harder everyday. The word “can’t” is not in Magnum TA’s vocabulary and they were always going to keep his seat warm here in Jim Crockett Promotions.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Grade: (B+)</strong></strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong>“The Boogie Woogie Man” Jimmy Valiant vs Ron Simmons</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Valiant started this match clapping his hands and getting the crowd to show their support. Simmons wasn’t having it however, and took it to the straggly-bearded star. Despite Boogie’s best efforts to battle back, Simmons was devastating. To make matters worse, Simmons refused to pin Valiant, continually pulling him up at the 2-count.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Eventually this brought Brad Armstrong out from the back. The youngster had seen enough and slid into the ring furiously attacking Simmons as referee Teddy Long signaled for the bell and the DQ.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Winner: Ron Simmons via DQ</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> Grade: (C-)</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> </strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> </strong></strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>Post Match</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Long couldn’t pull Armstrong off of Simmons as the bell kept ringing. All the anger built up in Armstrong following Simmons repeated assaults kept him on the former All-American. David Crockett shouted that Armstrong was like “a pitbull! He’s a man possessed!” It took several wrestlers and backstage officials to come pouring out from the locker room to pull Armstrong back as the program went to a commercial.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Grade: (C+)</strong></strong></p></div></blockquote><strong> </strong><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong>Wahoo McDaniel vs. Johnny Ace</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Upon returning from a break, the program had restored order and Wahoo McDaniel was in action with Johnny Ace. The two had good chemistry and performed well for almost 8 minutes before Wahoo came out on top. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Winner: Wahoo McDaniel</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> Grade: (C-)</strong></strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong>Interview</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Next up, Schiavone and his womb broom welcomed The Rock n’ Roll Express to the podium. Ricky and Robert revealed that next week they are scheduled to face Rude and Fernandez in a 2/3 Falls match for the NWA Tag Team titles. Gibson, </strong><a href="http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/pictures/r/robertgibson/02.jpg" rel="external nofollow"><strong>looking two directions simultaneously</strong></a><strong>, relished finally getting even with the Awesome Twosome and Morton promised that next week, they’d show that Rock n’ Roll never dies. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Grade: (C-)</strong></strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong>NWA Television Championship: Tim Horner vs. Arn Anderson w/ JJ Dillon</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Tim Horner, a decent technician in his own right, was able to shine a bit taking on the resident “Enforcer” of the Horsemen here. He was even able to push Arn beyond the 10 minute mark. At the end of the day however, Arn was just too much and was able to secure the win and notch a successful title defense with a DDT in the middle of the ring.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Winner: Arn Anderson</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> Grade: ©</strong></strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong>Interview</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Tony welcomed Kevin Sullivan and his protege, the big Barbarian next. Schiavone teed up a clip from the Crockett Cup event showing the dazzling fireball engulfing the face of Road Warrior Hawk. Sullivan and Barbi laughed and "The Games Master" noted that he said he knew the downfall of the Road Warriors. Abbuda Dein had shown him the way. He promised that if the Road Warriors were dumb enough to return to the NWA, a fireball would be the least of their problems.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Grade: (C+)</strong></strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong>“Superfly” Jimmy Snuka vs. “The Total Package” Lex Luger w/ JJ Dillon</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Lastly, the main event of the evening consisted of Superfly taking out a lot his Crockett Cup frustration on Luger in the early goings. A small distraction from JJ however put Luger into the driver’s seat. Snuka, in the New England region where his years with the WWF have made him a household name, clearly had the fan support however. With the people on his side, Snuka battled back and displayed his toughness, veteran ring presence and athleticism. After 15 minutes of seesaw action, Snuka gave the fans the moment they wanted to see: the graceful Superfly Splash off the top and the 3 count.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Winner: Jimmy Snuka</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> Grade: (B-)</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> </strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> </strong></strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>Post Match:</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> No sooner had referee Tommy Young finished his count than The Horsemen hit the ring and attacked Snuka. Flair, Arn, JJ Dillon and Luger all took turns putting the boots to the Fiji Phenom. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> It didn’t last long however before Snuka’s help arrived. Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff, and Ole Anderson soon all hit the ring and sent the Horsemen hightailing out of there as we closed out the program</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><strong>Grade: (B+)</strong></strong></p></div></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>Show Grade: B- (Popularity up in 9 regions)</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong> TV Rating: 2.13</strong></strong></p></div><p></p>
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<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> May Week 1987</strong></p><p><strong> Official Prediction Card</strong></p><p><strong> *Faces always listed first</strong></p><p> </p><p> The Oates Brothers vs. The Grapplers</p><p> <strong>NWA United States Championship:</strong> Mike Rotundo vs. Dick Murdoch ©</p><p> Dusty Rhodes vs. The Spoiler</p><p> Hector Guerrero & The Fantastics vs. Brian Adams, Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers</p><p> Biff Wellington & Shane Douglas vs. The Russian Team</p><p> <strong>2/3 Falls for the NWA World Tag Team Championship:</strong> The Rock n' Roll Express vs. Rick Rude & Manny Fernandez © w/ Paul Jones</p><p> </p><p> <strong>General Diary Feedback:</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Just a general reminder, that there is currently no prediction contest underway and this card is just for fun! <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>
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<p>The Oates Brothers vs. <strong>The Grapplers</strong></p><p>

NWA United States Championship: Mike Rotundo vs. <strong>Dick Murdoch ©</strong></p><p>

<strong>Dusty Rhodes</strong> vs. The Spoiler</p><p>

<strong>Hector Guerrero & The Fantastics</strong> vs. Brian Adams, Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers</p><p>

Biff Wellington & Shane Douglas vs. <em><strong>The Russian Team</strong></em></p><p>

2/3 Falls for the NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Rock n' Roll Express vs. <strong>Rick Rude & Manny Fernandez © </strong>w/ Paul Jones</p><p> </p><p>

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<p>The Oates Brothers vs. <strong>The Grapplers</strong></p><p>

NWA United States Championship: Mike Rotundo vs. <strong>Dick Murdoch ©</strong></p><p>

<strong>Dusty Rhodes</strong> vs. The Spoiler</p><p>

<strong>Hector Guerrero & The Fantastics</strong> vs. Brian Adams, Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers</p><p>

Biff Wellington & Shane Douglas vs. <strong>The Russian Team</strong></p><p>

2/3 Falls for the NWA World Tag Team Championship: <strong>The Rock n' Roll Express</strong> vs. Rick Rude & Manny Fernandez © w/ Paul Jones</p>

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<p>The Oates Brothers vs. <strong>The Grapplers</strong></p><p>

NWA United States Championship: Mike Rotundo vs. <strong>Dick Murdoch ©</strong></p><p>

<strong>Dusty Rhodes</strong> vs. The Spoiler</p><p>

<strong>Hector Guerrero & The Fantastics</strong> vs. Brian Adams, Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers</p><p>

Biff Wellington & Shane Douglas vs. <strong>The Russian Team</strong></p><p>

2/3 Falls for the NWA World Tag Team Championship: <strong>The Rock n' Roll Express</strong> vs. Rick Rude & Manny Fernandez © w/ Paul Jones</p>

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<p>The Oates Brothers vs. <strong>The Grapplers</strong></p><p>

NWA United States Championship: Mike Rotundo vs. <strong>Dick Murdoch ©</strong></p><p>

<strong>Dusty Rhodes</strong> vs. The Spoiler</p><p>

<strong>Hector Guerrero & The Fantastics</strong> vs. Brian Adams, Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers</p><p>

Biff Wellington & Shane Douglas vs. <strong>The Russian Team</strong></p><p>

2/3 Falls for the NWA World Tag Team Championship: <strong>The Rock n' Roll Express</strong> vs. Rick Rude & Manny Fernandez © w/ Paul Jones</p>

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The Oates Brothers vs. The Grapplers


NWA United States Championship: Mike Rotundo vs. Dick Murdoch ©


Dusty Rhodes vs. The Spoiler


Hector Guerrero & The Fantastics vs. Brian Adams, Black Bart & Bobby Jaggers


Biff Wellington & Shane Douglas vs. The Russian Team


2/3 Falls for the NWA World Tag Team Championship: The Rock n' Roll Express vs. Rick Rude & Manny Fernandez © w/ Paul Jones

 


--My guess is you're finally doing something about Rude here...

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