WWF-1983 Quick and Dirty Diary

lod619 · November 15, 2018

December 30,1982
During a commercial break from watching a 5 year old episode of Dr. Who with Tom Baker on WOR-NY
this man appears on the screen.

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and in his best carnival barker voice says"Start the new year off right with all the exciting action you will see each and every Saturday night right here on WOR with Championship Wrestling with the stars of the World Wrestling Federation. With the likes of Andre the Giant, heavyweight champion Bob Backlund, the flamboyant Superstar Billy Graham, the Wild Samoans,Superfly Jimmy Snuka and much more right here on WOR!

lod619 · November 17, 2018

Championship Wrestling 1 <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2610okm" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=2610okm"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i63.tinypic.com/2610okm.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i63.tinypic.com/2610okm.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <div style="text-align:center;">Saturday Night January 1st,1983 on WOR-N.Y.</div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Vince McMahon"Welcome and Happy New Year to all of you joining us again or for the first time for another exciting edition of Championship Wrestling with all the stars of the World Wrestling Federation. On today’s program you will see a young man from Tennessee with what many think is a world of potential, Eddie Gilbert as well as, from Palermo Italy, popular Salvatore Bellomo.Also on today’s program Tony Garea faces off against the Magnificent Muraco, Polish Power Ivan Putski sees action against the devious Mr. Fuji and in the main event Intercontinental title is on the line as the champion Pedro Morales faces the one and only Superstar Billy Graham. Let’s head to the ring for our first bout of the evening."</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Young Eddie Gilbert took on the tough veteran of the ring Charlie Fulton. Fulton took advantage of the inexperienced Gilbert but Eddie’s youthful exuberance and energy carried him through the match catching Fulton with a small package rollup for the win. D rating</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=ajkxky" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=ajkxky"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i66.tinypic.com/ajkxky.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i66.tinypic.com/ajkxky.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Howard Finkel voice over promo: This Monday night in Scranton Pennsylvania at the Catholic Youth Center S.D(Special Delivery)Jones takes on Tiger Chung Lee Rocky Johnson faces the unpredictable Johnny Rodz In a battle of the powerhouses, Superstar Billy Graham locks up with Polish Power Ivan Putski In a non-title tag team match, Chief Jay and Jules Strongbow take on Captain Louis Albano’s Wild Samoans, Afa and Sika And in the main event for the WWF Heavyweight title, champion Bob Backlund will defend against the Superfly Jimmy Snuka.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=o6enpz" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=o6enpz"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i64.tinypic.com/o6enpz.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i64.tinypic.com/o6enpz.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The perennially happy and smiling Salvatore Bellomo is announced to the fans, Vince says “Sal Bellomo one of the most popular young stars in the World Wrestling Federation currently but will have his work cut out for him against the rugged Johnny Rodz.” Salvatore Bellomo faced off against the unpredictable Johnny Rodz. Rodz was confounded by Bellomo’s speed and agility especially the cartwheels and mule kick that gave Vince a chuckle at ringside. Rodz of course started taking short cuts to gain the advantage. Rodz missed a wild punch, Bellomo hit an atomic drop and finished it off with a running splash to get the pin. C-rating. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=11qtpx0" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=11qtpx0"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i65.tinypic.com/11qtpx0.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i65.tinypic.com/11qtpx0.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Batch interviews #1 with Vince McMahon First up Vince interviews WWF champion Bob Backlund about his upcoming match against Jimmy Snuka. Backlund calls Snuka a great athlete corrupted by Lou Albano. Backlund says it’s going to be tough enough with Snuka in the ring but he’s going to have to also keep an eye on Albano on the outside of the ring. Backlund continues talking about not letting the fans down and how important the WWF title is to him, he’s going to give it his best effort. Vince adds that Bob always gives a hundred percent and he expects this time will be no different. B- rating Vince next brings in the tag team champions, the Strongbows. Vince asks about their upcoming match against the Wild Samoans.”How do you prepare for two men like Afa and Sika?” Jay Strongbow says ‘you’ve got to fight fire with fire, they punch, you punch, they kick, you kick, they bite and claw you bite and claw.” Vince says “fighting them tooth and nail as it were. This is going to be a non-title match against a team the likes of which has never been seen in the World Wrestling Federation, and with Captain Louis Albano leading them there seems to be no stopping them.” Jules Strongbow answers “we’ve never backed down from any team, any challenge and we aren’t about to start now!” Vince says “the fighting spirit runs deep in the Strongbows but one has to wonder if that will be enough to over come the Wild Samoans.” C+ rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Back in the ring for the next bout Magnificent Muraco faced the always popular Tony Garea. Muraco got in some early shots that only fired up Garea. Muraco got tossed around and manhandled but eventually Muraco’s viciousness took over and it was all the Magnificent one from here on in. Shots to the throat of Garea, a big forearm off the ropes nailed Garea in the side of the neck, Muraco then finished it up with an inverted piledriver for the pin. B rating </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=9v8whl" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=9v8whl"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i68.tinypic.com/9v8whl.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i68.tinypic.com/9v8whl.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Batch interviews #2 Vince next brought in Lou Albano and asked “Your man the Superfly, Jimmy Snuka can walk out in a few short days the new WWF heavyweight champion, what exactly if I may ask is your game plan against someone with the talent and skill of Bob Backlund?” Albano says “McMahon, we don’t need no plan for Backlund, Snuka is just going to do what he always does, be mean, be vicious, show no mercy, come flying off the top rope and destroy Backlund and become the new heavyweight wrestling champion of the world, period!” Vince rolls his eyes before asking the Superfly what he thinks his odds are, Snuka grins and adds “Brother take everything you got and put it down on the Superfly because I guarantee Backlund will not be champion anymore.” Albano and Snuka leave laughing as Vince says ‘One Mr. Bob Backlund will have something to say about that.” B+ rating Vince next brought in Superstar Billy Graham. Graham said “McMahon, look at the power in the Superstar, look at the arms, the chest. I am, always have been and always will be the “tower of power, the man of the hour, too sweet to be sour!” Vince says “No one will ever question your physique or your dedication Mr. Graham but another man whose dedication can't be question will face off against you, in one Polish Power Ivan Putski.” Graham says “Putski should be wrestling in midget matches, not in the ring with the Superstar. Look at the 22 inch arms on the Superstar, McMahon, the bearhug is gonna squeeze the Polish Pipsqueak Putski until his ribs break, the air leaves his body all the while screaming, “no more Superstar, no more!” and then, only then I might show mercy and let him drop to the mat.” Graham flexes his arms as he leaves and Vince says “it will truly be a match between titans.” B rating Vince says “this should be an outstanding matchup as the devious and dangerous Mr. Fuji takes on the Polish Power Ivan Putski who looks to be in the best shape of his life.” Ivan Putski faces Mr. Fuji. Fuji started things off with his salt ritual to cleanse the ring of evil spirits. Vince says”Fuji might want to throw some of that salt on himself.” Fuji then bows to Putski. Fuji as he tends to do played coy,smiling, bowing, trying to get Putski to lower his guard but Putski was having none of it. Putski used his power to hurt Fuji, grinding away a side headlock. Fuji used his wrist tape to choke Putski to get the advantage. Karate chops to the neck and throat had Putski hurt. A backdrop set Putski up for Fuji’s Bonzai running headbutt. Putski moved in time, a dazed Fuji was then an easy target for the running Polish hammer and pin giving Putski the win. C+ rating Batch interviews #3 Vince talks to Ivan Putski about facing Superstar Billy Graham. Putski says” Graham can make all the midget jokes he wants, when they lock up Graham’s gonna see who has the real power, the power of the people, the ethnic people, the hard working people, that’s where I get my power Vinnie That’s what drives me everyday in the gym and in the ring, to never let the Polish people, the Italian people all the people, to never let them down.” C+ rating Next Vince brings in Rocky Johnson who talks about his upcoming match against Johnny Rodz. Vince comments “how great Rocky looks and what he’s been doing to prepare for his match against Rodz?” Rocky says’I’ve been hitting the gym lifting heavy, hitting the heavy bag and speed bag. I’m the strongest, fastest, quickest I’ve ever been. Johnny Rodz is a tough, tough man but I’m making this my first step up the ladder. This waist needs some gold around it Vince and you gotta work hard to get those titles. Bob Backlund didn’t get it handed to him, Pedro didn’t get it handed to him, the Strongbows didn’t get it handed to them. They all worked hard, and to get to the top and to stay at the top and that’s what I’m going to do and Rodz is that first step.” Vince ends with “a very motivated Rocky Johnson ladies and gentlemen. Up next our main event.” C+ rating Intercontinental title match Two former WWF heavyweight champions go to battle as Pedro Morales,the current Intercontinental champion stepped in against Superstar Billy Graham. Graham initially went for a test of strength which showed his superior power but Morales legendary toughness made up for it. Morale fired away with fist to Graham’s mid-section. The Superstar retaliated with karate thrusts to the throat giving him the advantage. Off the ropes Graham locked the Pedro in the bearhug, the 22 inch arms of Graham squeezing tighter and tighter. On the verge of having the life squeezed from his body, Morales got his second wind and fired away at the head of Graham, eventually Graham weakened, dropped Morales to the mat. Morales gained the advantage again with punches that rocked the Superstar. Pedro, on fire laid into Graham with punch after punch. Graham got of the ring to try and get a time out but Morales followed, after more shots from Morales, Graham out of desperation grabbed a ringside chair and nailed Morales causing a disqualification giving Pedro the victory and retain the Intercontinental title. Morales wanted to go after Graham but the referee and security kept them separated. Graham headed to the back throwing his hands up wanting nothing more to do with the fiery Puerto Rican. B+ rating Vince close out with “Next week on Championship Wrestling you will see the likes of Big John Studd, Ray “Crippler” Stevens, also next week Mr. USA Tony Atlas sees action against the Animal George Steele and in the main event The Grand Wizard’s newest mercenary the Masked Superstar faces Tito Santana. All that and more next time on Championship Wrestling. Overall C+ rating </div></blockquote>

BHK1978 · November 17, 2018

Wait a second a 1983 Bob Backlund promo getting a B- rating. Yeah I am calling B.S. on that.<img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> There is no way white bread Backlund could give a B- promo. Now bat crap crazy Backlund could but not this version of Backlund.

In all seriousness though, I really enjoyed your first show. It was very well written and you ran it like a show would be run back then. Top notch job.

lod619 · November 19, 2018

January 3,1983 House Show <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2610okm" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=2610okm"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i63.tinypic.com/2610okm.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i63.tinypic.com/2610okm.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Scranton Pennsylvania, CYC(Catholic Youth Center)January 3,1983 </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Opening bout S.D. Jones faces Tiger Chung Lee. Gorilla points out that “the Hollywood Fashion Plate, Freddie Blassie is conspicuous by his absence at ringside with Tiger Chung Lee.” Pat adds “it may be the difference between a win or a loss for Lee.” Lee took over quickly with martial arts strikes and kicks aimed at the neck and shoulders of Jones. A long nerve pinch by Lee kept Jones down until the fans started to rally for Special Delivery. Jones got to his feet breaking the hold. Fists and a pair of headbutts had Lee reeling but a rake of the eyes got Lee back in control. Lee stalked Jones who tried to regain his vision, Lee hit a karate kick to the back of the head and got the pin. C- rating </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=r71uab" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=r71uab"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i65.tinypic.com/r71uab.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i65.tinypic.com/r71uab.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The always popular Rocky Johnson faced off against the unpredictable Johnny Rodz. Rodz stalled before finally locking up with the Soulman. Rodz picked his shots putting Johnson in quite the predicament early on. Rodz hit an elbow drop from the top rope and tried for a second one to put Johnson away but it was one too many as Rocky moved out of the way. With his second wind Johnson went on a tear with lefts and rights, a flying dropkick and finally a sunset flip to get the pin. C- rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Non-title match The Strongbows(Jay/Jules) faced off against Lou Albano’s Wild Samoans(Afa/Sika). Albano promised that his Samoans would beat the Strongbows so badly in this non-title match that there would be no other option but to give Afa and Sika the title bout they deserve.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2qfpt" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=2qfpt"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i68.tinypic.com/2qfpt.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i68.tinypic.com/2qfpt.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Strongbows went right after the Samoans taking them by surprise with their aggressiveness. Albano was losing his mind at ringside as the Samoans were beat from pillar to post. As the ref got Chief Jay out of the ring, Jules became the victim of a vicious double team by Afa and Sika as Albano’s fear turned to laughing. Jules was pummeled at will by both Samoans despite trying to reach the Chief.The Samoans continued to toy with Jules as Jay tried to get the fans to rally behind his little brother. Jules managed to escape and tag in the Chief who came in a house of fire with chops. Jules and Sika battled on the outside, Chief Jay caught Afa in the sleeper. Albano climbed on the apron distracting Chief Jay. Strongbow chopped Albano across the nose sending the Captain sprawling to the floor. With Jules down on the floor, Afa rolled out of the ring, Sika slid in, hit Jay with a headbutt and Samoan backdrop got the win for the Wild Samoans. B rating</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=rupsuo" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=rupsuo"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i64.tinypic.com/rupsuo.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i64.tinypic.com/rupsuo.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Polish powerhouse Ivan Putski faced off against the former WWF champion Superstar Billy Graham. An impromptu pose down took place before the match with the crowd deciding Putski was the winner. Some last minute consultation on Graham’s part with the Grand Wizard. Graham of course wanted a test of strength with Putski. The Superstar used his height advantage to drive Putski down to one knee but Putski fought back and drove the Superstar down to both knees before stomping on Graham’s fingers. Graham crawled over to the corner where the Wiz tried to soothe Graham’s hurt fingers. Putski got Graham in a headlock and worked the former champ over grinding away, Graham would get to the ropes and be pulled back by Putski who was relentless with the headlock, Graham eventually just dropped to the mat. Graham crawled to the apron to get a breather, Putski was having none of that and grabbed Graham pulling him back into the ring. Graham finally managed to sucker Putski in, a karate shot to the throat slowed Ivan down enough for Graham to finally get control. Graham caught Putski in a bearhug which looked to be the end but the crowd got behind Putski who managed to break the hold and clamp on his own bearhug. Graham escaped by raking the eyes of Putski, Graham got Putski in the corner and blatantly choked the Polish Power. The ref tried to get Graham to stop but the Superstar pushed the ref to one side garnering the disqualification. B+ rating Graham continued to choke Putski until finally Ivan was down on the mat. The referee pleaded with the Grand Wizard to get Graham off Putski. The Wiz enjoying the carnage took his time before finally getting Graham to let Putski go. B rating </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Main Event for the World Wrestling Federation heavyweight title Jimmy Superfly Snuka with Lou Albano made his way to the ring and waited patiently listening to Albano’s guidance as the WWF champion Bob Backlund came to the ring. Backlund and Snuka faced off in the middle of the ring oblivious to the ref giving instructions. Backlund was stone faced while Snuka just smiled. Backlund started off quickly taking Snuka down with an array of amateur moves. Snuka no worse for wear just smiled as he got to his feet. Snuka took a moment to consult with Albano. Backlund avoided Snuka’s attempts to back the champ into a corner. Snuka showed some power when Backlund had a side headlock and the Superfly lifted him up and set him on the top turnbuckle leaving Backlund with a stunned look on his face while Snuka smiled and Albano applauded. Snuka went for a test of strength with Backlund and had the advantage for a moment but Backlund stepped over and through and Snuka found himself on the mat unsure of just what happened. Snuka was done playing by Backlund’s rules, and got very aggressive with vicious chops and headbutts. A bodyslam and Snuka hit a running knee to the chest for a near fall. A second rope diving headbutt hurt Backlund enough that Albano thought Snuka should go for the pin but the Superfly was just getting started. Snuka had Backlund in the corner and started gnawing on the champ’s forehead causing blood to trickle down. Snuka energized by the sight of Backlund’s blood repeatedly headbutted Backlund until the blood flowed freely. Snuka ran his hand over Backlund’s forehead and wiped the blood on his own chest. With Backlund in the corner Snuka tried for a corner charge, Backlund moved as Snuka jumped and caught his head on the ring post opening up a wound of his own. Backlund seeing his own blood on his hands and body went into a seldom seen rage attacking a bloody Snuka. But the Superfly showed he’s no quitter and gave back everything Backlund came at him with and then some. Backlund came off the ropes, Snuka with his pattened leapfrog over and then the reverse leap frog but there was no Backlund as he stopped short and out of nowhere Snuka found himself in the cross face chicken wing, Snuka fought to the ropes and both men tumbled over the top to the floor. There the battle continued as Backlund and Snuka pummeled each other oblivious to the referee’s 10 count. The bell sounded, the referee called for a double count-out. A rating </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall B-rating</div>

lod619 · November 23, 2018

Championship Wrestling January 8th,1983 <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2610okm" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=2610okm"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i63.tinypic.com/2610okm.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i63.tinypic.com/2610okm.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <div style="text-align:center;">Saturday night January 8,1983 on WOR-NY</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Vince McMahon welcomes everyone to another edition of Championship Wrestling presented by the World Wrestling Federation. He runs down the matches for tonight’s program including David Sammartino, son of the living legend Bruno Sammartino in action as well as the debut of the Grand Wizard’s newest henchman, the Masked Superstar as he faces from Tocula Mexico, one Tito Santana. You will also see the likes of the Magnificient Muraco, the giant like Big John Studd in action and in our main event Mr.USA Tony Atlas faces off against a man, some would say a creature from far back in evolution, one George the Animal Steele. All this and much more. Let’s head to the ring for our first bout.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The unpredictable Johnny Rodz faced off against David Sammartino, the son of the great Bruno Sammartino. Vince said that “some would say there is no way that David can hope to live up to the legend of his father, the great Bruno Sammartino. A man of almost mythical stature in the world of professional wrestling, especially in the WWF.” Sammartino was leery of Rodz as he should be. Rodz tried to get the advantage over Sammartino but found himself tied up and down on the mat with nowhere to go. Sammartino continued to keep Rodz down working over the arm. Rodz managed to back Sammartino to the corner and get some shots in. Rodz drove some knees into Sammartino and used the ropes to inflict punishment. Rodz missed a knee drop giving Sammartino an opening going to work on Rodz’s back. A backbreaker reminiscent of Bruno followed by a bearhug got the submission. C rating Vince’s recaps the match and calls David “impressive”</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Batch Interviews #1 with Vince McMahon Vince conducts ringside interviews, first up Classy Freddie Blassie and his tag team of Mr. Fuji/Tiger Chung Lee. Blassie calls Chung Lee and Fuji, the greatest team in the WWF. Fuji and Lee are “ichiban!”, you know what “ichiban” means McMahon. Vince says he is not versed in the Japanese language. Blassie says he’s going to give McMahon a lesson in Japanese,,”ichiban” means number 1, the best and that’s what Tiger Chung Lee and Mr. Fuji are is number 1, the best there is. Vince asks about their upcoming match Monday night against two former tag team champions, Tony Garea and Tito Santana. Blassie calls them “two has-beens if you ask me McMahon.” C+ rating Up next Vince brings in the Crippler Ray Stevens to talk about his upcoming match for the Intercontinental title Monday against Pedro Morales. Vince asks “You would agree Mr. Stevens that Pedro is as tough as they come?” Stevens answered “No McMahon, Morales is nothing but a blight on wrestling, he doesn’t deserve to be Intercontinental champion. And if my piledriver has anything to say about it he won’t be champion much longer.” Vince says “Indeed, your devastating piledriver has ended many careers but Pedro isn’t just any wrestler.” Stevens answererd” The piledriver doesn’t discriminate McMahon and I’m itching to put another so called great wrestler on the shelf.” Vince finished up with “Ray the Crippler Stevens and his piledriver may find their work cut out for them against the likes of someone the caliber of Pedro Morales.” C+ rating And finally the Grand Wizard and the Masked Superstar join Vince. Vince says” you have managed many impressive individuals over your illustrious career but I would suspect that the Masked Superstar is the most impressive of all.’ The Wiz answers” McMahon I only manage the cream of the crop, thoroughbreds, those destined for greatness, that is why I have brought in the Masked Superstar. He is a cruise missile, I pick a target and set him on his path of destruction. He is a machine that has no remorse, no regrets, just a single minded objective that will not be stopped.” B+ rating </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Back in the ring Big John Studd with Freddie Blassie comes to the ring. Vince marvels at the massive size of Studd and questions if it was a good idea for Frankie Williams to take this match. Williams threw everything he had at Studd but it was all for nothing as Studd just hammered Williams down. Blassie was enjoying Studd’s brutal beatdown of Williams, applauding as Studd stood on Williams with his full weight. Vince was appalled and concluded Williams has to have broken ribs after having the 350 pound Studd stand on his chest. Much to Vince’s relief Studd picked Williams up and put him in the standing backbreaker to quickly end the match. D rating </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=ajkxky" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=ajkxky"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i66.tinypic.com/ajkxky.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i66.tinypic.com/ajkxky.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Howard Finkel voice over promo The WWF returns to Willmington Delaware this Monday night. On the card will be the Magnificent Muraco, Polish Power Ivan Putski, tag team action as Tony Garea teams up with Tito Santana to face Mr. Fuji and Tiger Chung Lee all this and much more in Willimington this Monday. And then the big one as the World Wrestling Federation returns to the mecca, Madison Square Garden on Thursday January 27th, already signed, the Wild Samoans will face the team of Ivan Putski and Rocky Johnson and Superstar Graham will see action against Tony Garea. Make your plans now to join us in Madison Square Garden. </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Up next is tag team action as Tony Garea/Eddie Gilbert faced Charlie Fulton/Rene Goulet. Goulet and Fulton used their experience to their advantage working over young Gilbert. Gilbert did catch Goulet with a cross body attempt that had Vince praising Gilbert’s heart and fighting spirit. Gilbert managed to tag in Garea who came in and cleaned house. Goulet fell to the outside. Garea caught Fulton in the abdominal stretch and got the submission. C- rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Batch Interviews # 2 Vince brings in Superstar Billy Graham who he says “has been very successful since his return to the World Wrestling Federation.” Graham interrupts saysing” McMahon, I have been successful for your average wrestling but the Superstar isn’t average, I am the master of the martial arts, a star that shines too bright in the sky. And yet, Bobby Backlund still runs, still hides from the Superstar. He fears the power, the skills of the Superstar.” Vince says” I don’t believe Bob Backlund hides or avoids any contender.” Graham asks”the why does the Superstar not get Backlund in the middle of the ring? I’ll tell you why, because every time the name Superstar Billy Graham comes up, Backlund starts shaking in his boots just thinking of the power of the Superstar, thinking of the bearhug squeezing the life out of him. But I’ll tell you this McMahon, Backlund can only hide for so long from me.” C+ rating </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=259io0x" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=259io0x"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i65.tinypic.com/259io0x.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i65.tinypic.com/259io0x.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Freddie Blassie with Big John Studd joined Vince. Studd quickly corrected McMahon saying “I am the Giant Studd, the true giant. No one can measure up to John Studd, you hear me McMahon? No one.” Vince says “You are an impressive individual but may have your work cut out for you when you face off against S.D. Jones this Monday.” Studd just laughs as Blassie says “S.D. Jones is just another pencil necked geek that will be crushed by Big John Studd.” B- rating And finally Vince is joined by Lou Albano. Vince asks about “your man the Magnificent Muraco will face Polish Power Ivan Putski.” Albano says “Muraco is on a mission in the WWF, and the Polish punk Putski isn’t going to stand in Muraco’s way.” A rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Vince said “We are about to see what many have called one of the best to step in the ring, the Magnificent Muraco as he faces Israel Matia.” Muraco was all smiles and laughing with his manager Lou Albana when with no warning he charge across the ring and attacked Matia from behind. Muraco never let up on Matia taking what Vince called “great pleasure” in punishing his opponent. Muraco caught Matia with an impressive and brutal looking belly to belly suplex gets the win. Muraco added a couple of stomps after the match for good measure. C+ rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Batch Interviews #3 Vince interviewed Mr.USA Tony Atlas about his up coming match against the Masked Superstar. Vince called Atlas a superior athlete with few equals in or outside of wrestling. Vince also says “that Tony has one of the greatest physiques in all of wrestling.” Tony poses a little as McMahon grins before finally asking Atlas his opinion of his opponent, the Masked Superstar. Vince says “the Superstar has been all over the world, he comes to the WWF with a reputation second to none. I have to ask how do you prepare for a man like the Masked Superstar.” Atlas in his own humble way says “I do what I have always done, I train, I lift, I do what ever it takes. And I will do what ever it takes to beat the Masked Superstar.” B- rating</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=8y9ohv" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=8y9ohv"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i65.tinypic.com/8y9ohv.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i65.tinypic.com/8y9ohv.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Vince then brought in Intercontinental champion Pedro Morales. Vince asks” Pedro this Monday you will defend your Intercontinental title against one of the toughest men if not the toughest in all of professional wrestling, one Ray the Crippler Stevens and he has made no bones about wanting to use the most dangerous move in all of wrestling, the piledriver on you and possibly not only take your title but put you out of wrestling.” Even though he spoke in broken English, Morales conveyed a certain dignity but also a level of respect when speaking about Stevens saying” I know what Stevens can do in the ring, he is very talented but instead chooses to try and hurt people. I will wrestle him, if I lose, I lose but I will not let him hurt me or put me out of the sport I love.” C+ rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In the ring S.D. Jones waits as Ray Stevens makes his way out. Vince observes that “The Crippler is not accompanied by either of his mangers, Freddie Blassie or Lou Albano and wonders why neither is out here to oversee the match.” Stevens showed off a bit with some armdrags adding some humilation as well with a slap across Jones’s face. The was enough of that for S.D. who came back with headbutts and whipped the Crippler into the corner and over the top to the floor. Stevens looked hurt but was playing opossum. Jones tried to bring Stevens back into the ring but got his neck snapped across the top rope. Stevens went to the top and dropped a knee across the chest. The piledriver finished it for the Crippler. And just to add insult to injury, Stevens hit Jones with the piledriver one more time much to McMahon’s disgust. B rating While Vince went over the replay of the first piledriver saying”Ray Stevens could of easily pinned S.D. Jones but instead decided to piledrive him again.” Vince then somberly points out that “ a stretcher has been brought out to haul Jones away and be checked by medical personnel” </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>As Jones was being carried to the back, Tito Santana was heading to the ring, he stopped and checked on Jones before continuing to the ring. Next up came the Masked Superstar with the Grand Wizard. The Superstar could be heard telling Tito that could be him on the stretcher next. Santana showed he wasn’t going to be some easy pushover for the Masked Superstar as he took the big man down and worked the arm. With encouragement from the Wiz, Superstar backed Santana to the ropes and brought down the heavy blows on Tito’s chest. Superstar seemed firmly in control now just picking his shots with each one doing damage. Santana managed to catch the Superstar with a dropkick, a backdrop had the Superstar backing off, Santana pressed his advantage but paid for it being caught with a boot to the jaw. Superstar tried for his signature clothesline, Santana ducked it and hit the flying forearm shot knocking the Masked Superstar down which caused Vince to claim “that’s it, Santana has beat the Superstar!”. Tito crawled over and covered, the ref counted two but then saw Superstar’s foot on the rope much to the Grand Wizard’s relief and Vince’s disappointment. Santana set the Superstar up again and tried for the forearm again but Superstar ducked and Santana crashed to the mat. Superstar then hit the clothesline and the swinging neckbreaker and got the pinfall. B rating During the replay of the highlights Vince said that Tito put up a battle but the Masked Superstar came out on top.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=vy4j5u" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=vy4j5u"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i64.tinypic.com/vy4j5u.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i64.tinypic.com/vy4j5u.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Vince said the main event was next and for everyone to be prepared for what they are about the see as Lou Albano leads the Animal George Steele down to the ring. Vince is disgusted by Steele’s green tongue and neanderthal appearance. Vince’s reaction to Tony Atlas is more positive as he talks about how awesome Atlas looks. Steele waved his arms wildly at Atlas, not to be outdone, Atlas “popped his pecs” which cause Steele to exit the ring and seek comfort with Albano as Vince laughed at “Atlas frightening the Animal”. Albano managed to get Steele back in the ring. Atlas showed off his strength and power impressing Vince and confusing Steele. McMahon just could not get over the appearance of Steele, “look at all that hair on his body, like fur on some sort of caveman from prehistoric times.” Atlas kept working on Steele and had things well in hand until Steele reached into his tights for some sort of object and hit Atlas repeatedly in the throat. Despite the ref’s best efforts he could not find the mysterious object. Steele continued to rely on the object to keep Atlas under control. More shots with the object but then surprising Steele, Albano and even Vince, Atlas blocked a shot with the object by Steele and wrestled it way. Vince said “Atlas now giving Steele some of his own medicine and George the Animal Steele does not like it!” The Animal having enough of Mr. USA hightailed out of the ring giving Atlas the count out win. B rating </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Vince said next week that we will see Ivan Putski in action as well as a unique and exciting individual from Japan, the WWF Jr. Heavyweight champion, the unusual Tiger Mask who you will not want to miss as well as Superstar Graham, and the tag team champions the Strongbows will see action, until next week.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall B- rating</div>

lod619 · November 28, 2018

House Show <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2610okm" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=2610okm"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i63.tinypic.com/2610okm.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i63.tinypic.com/2610okm.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <div style="text-align:center;">Wilmington Delaware-Memorial Hall January 10,1983l</div> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=a0ht9h" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=a0ht9h"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i64.tinypic.com/a0ht9h.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i64.tinypic.com/a0ht9h.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In the opening match before a jam packed crowd Classy Freddie Blassie led the massive Big John Studd to the ring to take on the always popular S.D.Jones. Studd yelled at Jones “I’m going to break you in two little man!” Jones never one to back away from or be intimidated stood nose to chest with Studd. Studd just chuckled, looked at Blassie and said “can you believe this?” Studd turned back around and got caught by surprise by some forearm shots and a headbutt. This seemed to stun Studd which motivated Jones to continue to press his attack. A charge to the corner by Jones was met with a big knee to the jaw, a clothesline by Studd and now the self proclaimed “true giant” was in total control. Jones got thrown half way across the ring by a Studd body slam and that was the beginning of the end for Jones as Studd just was relentless with kicks and stomps. After Studd had his fun he picked Jones up in the standing back breaker for the submission. C rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Up next was tag team action as Freddie Blassies’s devious Asian duo of Mr. Fuji and Tiger Chung Lee taking on the new pairing of 2 former tag team champions Tony Garea and Tito Santana. Mr. Fuji performed the Japanese salt ritual to rid the ring of evil spirits by throwing salt to all the corners of the ring. Fuji bowed to Garea before the action started. C rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Garea hit a series of arm drags on Fuji that had the devious one claiming his hair was being pulled, nonsense said the referee. From there Garea and Santana used quick tags and focused on Fuji’s arm for the opening minutes of the match. Fuji tagged in Lee who put the kicks to Santana in the corner. A prolonged nerve hold to the neck of Tito followed. Santana got to his feet and let Lee have it with repeated elbows. Santana caught Lee in a sunset flip for a 2 count. Lee again put the kicks to Santana’s ribs. Fuji continued working the ribs of Santana. Santana started fighting back but a double thrust to the throat put Santana back down. Lee tried for a clothesline but Santana came off the ropes with a flying forearm shot. Both men were down, Santana managed to tag in Garea as did Lee tag in Fuji. Garea hit a dropkick to Fuji, a sunset flip by Garea got a near fall. Fuji tagged in Lee, Garea caught Tiger in the abdominal stretch. Fuji tried to break it up, Tito came in with a shot to Fuji, the ref forced Santana out of the ring allowing Fuji to pull a salt packet from his trunks and throw it in Garea’s eyes. Fuji and Lee double teamed a hindered Garea with a double chop across the chest. Tito came back in fighting with Fuji, Chung Lee hit a jumping kick to the back of Garea’s head and covered for the pin. C rating </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=ajkxky" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=ajkxky"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i66.tinypic.com/ajkxky.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i66.tinypic.com/ajkxky.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Howard Finkel reminds the fans in attendance to watch Championship Wrestling presented by the World Wrestling Federation each and every week. </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Polish Ivan Putski took on the Magnificent Muraco, who was minus Lou Albano, how much a difference that would make is anyone’s guess. Muraco decided a sneak attack was the best course of action jumping Putski from behind, this seemed to work as Muraco hit the Polish Power with heavy shot after heavy shot. Confidence that he was firmly in charge, Muraco did a one arm whip of Putski to the corner, Putski reversed it causing Muraco to land hard. Putski was fired up as was the crowd as Muraco was sent into the air by backdrop. Muraco stunned tried to back off, Putski continued pounding Muraco against the ropes.Putski put Muraco in a side headlock and worked the Magnificent one over, grinding away. Muraco tried to escape climbing over the top rope, Putski pulled Muraco back in, as he held the top rope with his feet the ref laid a five count on Putski who shrugged and let go causing Muraco to slam face first in the mat. Angry and embarassed Muraco suckered Putski in and let him have it with a swift kick to the mid-section, followed by chops to the side of the neck. Muraco dragged Putski along the top rope, then proceeded to choke him with it. Muraco reared back and let Putski have it with the Oriental spike(taped thumb to the carotid artery). Putski dropped, Muraco had his man now and went for the cover but surprisingly only got a 2 count. Muraco missed a knee off the second rope and Putski took over with a bearhug, thumb to the eye got Muraco free and he tried coming off the ropes but got hit hard with the Polish hammer. Putski went for the cover but Muraco showing great ring presence got his foot on the rope to break the count. Putski got caught with a thrust to the throat, Muraco drove an elbow to the back of the head doubling up Putski. Muraco managed to finish Ivan off with the inverted piledriver to just barely scrape out the win. B+ rating</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2lkee6s" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=2lkee6s"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i65.tinypic.com/2lkee6s.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i65.tinypic.com/2lkee6s.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In the next match Mr. USA Tony Atlas faced off against the Grand Wizard’s newest man the Masked Superstar. The Superstar in his short time in the WWF already holds a tough fought victory over Tito Santana. Beating Atlas would be another feather in the cap of the masked man. Atlas normally would have a distinct power advantage over his opponent but the Masked Superstar at 6’4 and a solidly built 280 pounds matched Atlas’s power in a collar and elbow lock up, neither giving or gaining ground. Atlas was backed into a corner, Superstar tried to get in a cheap shot but Atlas was able to react quickly enough to avoid it frustrating the man from Atlanta. Atlas let the Superstar have it with a flurry of fists to the head and chest sending the big man from the ring not so much hurt but irritated. Superstar returned and went at Atlas with hard blows to the chest and back, Atlas fired back with more powerful shots. Atlas showing his impressive strength caught the Superstar up and pressed him over his head then dumped the 280 pounder to the mat. Atlas caught the masked man with a flying head scissors out of the corner. A dropkick missed letting the Superstar take over putting the boots to Atlas, Superstar then went to a rear chinlock keeping Atlas on the mat including strategic use of the trunks to make sure Mr. USA stayed there. Atlas managed to get free and both men began brawling seeing who could land the finishing blow with neither getting a decisive advantage. Superstar caught Atlas coming off the ropes with the lariat and went for the pin getting only two.Superstar complained of a slow count. The Masked Superstar then picked Atlas up and went for his devastating swinging neckbreaker,Atlas fought against it managing to back drop the Superstar instead. Atlas went for another flying head scissors but it was too close to the ropes and both men tumbled over the top to the floor. Both men came up fighting like their lives depended on it, neither paying attention to the ref’s 10 count, the bell sounded as both men continued to fight. The ref called the match double count out draw. B rating </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It took several officials and security to separate both men,Superstar getting in one last cheap shot to Atlas before heading back all the time mocking Atlas. Atlas grabbed the ring mic and demanded another match anywhere anytime with the Superstar. B rating </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=8y9ohv" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=8y9ohv"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i65.tinypic.com/8y9ohv.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i65.tinypic.com/8y9ohv.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Main Event for the Intercontinental Title The fan favorite and longtime Intercontinental champion Pedro Morales faces probably his toughest challenge ever Ray the Crippler Stevens who has made no bones about wanting not only to take the I.C title but more importantly it seems to the Crippler is put Pedro out of action for a long time. Pedro came in rip roarin’ and ready to fight chasing after Stevens in, out and around the ring. Stevens tried to catch the champ coming back in the ring but Pedro wasn’t going to let that happen and let fists fly at Stevens. Stevens again took a breather on the apron and demanded the ref make Pedro “open those fists up.” With action slowed down enough for Stevens he re-entered the ring but the hot blooded Puerto Rican didn’t hold back firing left hands dropping Stevens to the mat. Stevens took a cheap shot at Morales and then began working on the neck to soften the champ up for the dreaded piledriver. A hangman’s neckbreaker and Morales is hurting. Stevens continued working over the neck. Feeling Morales was weakened Stevens went for the piledriver but Morales fought out of it and back dropped the Crippler. Stevens kicked Morales in the head repeatedly and went for the piledriver yet again. Morales this time grabbed Stevens legs and worked to put the Crippler in the Boston crab. Stevens fought against but Morales was able to turn him over. Stevens was lucky enough to be close to the ropes and get the hold broken. Pedro pressed his advantage but got a knee to the ribs for his trouble. Stevens beat down Morales in the corner and tossed him from the ring to the floor. Stevens followed and continued his attack slamming Morales on the ring apron. Back in the ring the Crippler choked Pedro in the corner. A hard whip to the corner and Morales crumples. Stevens pulls Pedro out and tries for the piledriver again, Morales gets his second wind and drives the Crippler to the opposite corner. With Stevens hurt Pedro goes on a tear, beating the Crippler from end of the ring to the other, a throw to the corner and Stevens end over end out onto the ring apron. Morales fired up suplexes Stevens back into the ring. A left fist buried into the mid-section, off the ropes again and a battering ram head butt drops Stevens to his knees. Pedro quickly picks up Stevens, thumb to the eyes of Morales, Stevens fires back, off the ropes Morales catches Stevens in a small package and gets the pin. B+ rating </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Upset at the loss, Stevens tried to Pearl Harbor Pedro but got sent packing when Pedro nailed him with another battering ram headbutt to the gut that sent the Crippler through the ropes and to the floor. B rating</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall rating B</div>

lod619 · December 3, 2018

Championship Wrestling January 15th,1983 <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2610okm" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=2610okm"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i63.tinypic.com/2610okm.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i63.tinypic.com/2610okm.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Vince McMahon”This week I am joined by the great Pat Patterson and Pat what a great line up of matches we have today.” Pat Patterson “Well Vince we have Tiger Chung Lee who is always dangerous taking on young David Sammartino, son of a great friend to both of us Bruno Sammartino.” Vince “David’s lineage not withstanding he will have a tough time tonight with Lee. Also we will see a most unusual and unique individual from Tokyo Japan, the World Wrestling Federation Jr. heavyweight champion Tiger Mask.” Pat”you’re right Vince, Tiger Mask is a very unusual wrestler, his look, his style, the fans are going to be in for a real treat.” Vince “as well as the one and only Superstar Billy Graham taking on Salvatore Bellomo.” Pat “Vince, as much as I enjoy watching Bellomo in the ring and such a polite young man outside the ring I don’t give him much of a chance against Graham.” Vince”All this and much, much more. Let’s head to the ring for our first match.” C+ rating</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2ef6a6g" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=2ef6a6g"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i66.tinypic.com/2ef6a6g.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i66.tinypic.com/2ef6a6g.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The tag team champions, the Strongbows took on the pairing of Charlie Fulton and Brady Boone. Vince asked Pat what he knew about the team of Fulton and Boone. Pat said “well Vince we all know what Charlie Fulton is capable of but this Brady Boone is someone I’ve heard some good and some not so good things about. He’s obviously a young, good looking guy who is in great shape. If I’m Jules and Jay Strongbow I’m cautious until I see what kind of team work their opponents show.” The Strongbows didn’t hear Pat’s advice and went at it full speed. Jules arm dragged Fulton all around the ring. Jay continued to work on the arm. Boone came in for the first time and showed some power slamming Chief Jay, Boone stunned both Vince and Pat when he came off the top rope with a backflip onto Jay who rolled out of the way. Jules came in and went on the warpath with a series of chops. Boone tagged Fulton who found himself being on the end of double team set of chops. Jules came off the ropes with a big chop to the head of Fulton. Chief Jay locked on the sleeper and got the win. C rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Pat during the replay gave credit to Boone for trying something different but Vince was quick to point out that it ended up being the beginning of the end for the match. Up next David Sammartino faced Tiger Chung Lee Lee stunned Sammartino with some martial arts kicks. Sammartino got in some fists that backed the South Korean up into the corner. Sammartino charged but hit the corner. More kicks by Lee, a knee drop continued the punishment of Sammartino. David made a comeback with elbows, a clothesline in the corner followed by a repeated stomping reminiscent of his father. Lee got desperate and nailed Sammartino in the throat. The ref warned Lee who again nailed Sammartino in the throat, another warning by the ref. Lee then started choking Sammartino across the top rope, after a couple more warnings the referee called for the bell and disqualified Tiger Chung Lee giving Sammartino the match. C- rating Lee argued with the ref giving Sammartino enough time to recover sufficiently and then David went after Chung Lee throwing left and rights, a powerslam had Lee rolling out of the ring as Sammartino held on to the ropes trying to get his breath back. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2mdmgig" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=2mdmgig"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i67.tinypic.com/2mdmgig.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i67.tinypic.com/2mdmgig.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Vince says” Pat, you are familiar with Tiger Mask, what can the fans expect to see?” Pat”Vince, they are in for such a treat, Tiger Mask is such a unique type of wrestler, even in Japan where things are done a little different, he stands out. He’s very quick, very agile, and has his own style,his own look.” Vince adds”We will see how his style will match up against his opponent Mac Rivera. Rivera I would guess would try and use his superior size to his advantage. Would you not agree Pat?” Pat Patterson”I would Vince but Tiger Mask is just so quick, so fast that I don’t think it will matter much what Rivera does.” Despite only putting in the rare appearance in WWF rings to defend his Jr. heavyweight title, Tiger Mask got a good response from the fans as he came to the ring. As Vince surmised Rivera asserted himself early trying to use his size but as Pat pointed out it was pretty much pointless as Tiger Mask was a blur of activity with an assortment of jumping kicks that startled Rivera. Rivera knocked Tiger Mask down but as quick as that Tiger kipped up and caught River a with a series of deep armdrags. Rivera sent Tiger Mask to the corner, in a great display of balance and agility Tiger ran up the corner and back flipped over a charging Rivera. Tiger grabbed Riviera from behind and hit a belly to back suplex into a bridge and got the pinfall in quick order. C- rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Batch Interviews #1 Vince said “the World Wrestling Federation returns to Madison Square Garden with matches that include a dream pairing of sorts as Ivan Putski and Rocky Johnson team up to take on Afa and Sika the Wild Samoans.Let me bring in the Soulman and the Polish Power and ask how they have prepared for a match against a team as wild and unpredictable as the Samoans.” Putski says “Vince, the Samoans are crazy and unpredictable but me and Rocky, we’ve got the work ethic, we put in the hard time in the gym every day. Running mile after mile, working on our moves in the ring. Rocky adds “we are ready for the Samoans, but the Samoans aren’t ready for us.” B- rating Vince then says” let me bring in WWF champion Bob Backlund. And you Mr. Backlund will be facing arguably the toughest opponent in your long reign as champion, one Ray the Crippler Stevens.” Backlund tells Vince” you’re right, Ray Stevens is very talented, very experienced but I’m ready for him.” Vince adds”the Crippler has cultivated quite the reputation over the years for injuring and yes even crippling wrestlers. What do you say about that?” Backlund answers”I’ve faced all sorts of opponents Vince, powerful men, vicious men, men who wanted to not only take this title from but try and hurt me and they’ve never been able to do it. I’m not ignoring Stevens history but I’m not going to let him put me out of wrestling either. If it comes to it I will fight fire with fire.” B rating</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=1evypy" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=1evypy"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i67.tinypic.com/1evypy.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i67.tinypic.com/1evypy.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Back in the ring Salvatore Bellomo faced off against the former WWF champion Superstar Billy Graham with the Grand Wizard. Bellomo used his European influenced style to limited effectiveness. Graham’s overwhelming power and karate skills proved too much to overcome. A thrust to the throat followed by a bearhug got a quick win for the Superstar. C+ rating</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=ajkxky" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=ajkxky"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i66.tinypic.com/ajkxky.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i66.tinypic.com/ajkxky.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Howard Finkel voice over: Wrestling fans the WWF is in Torrington Connecticut make plans to join us at the Torrington high school gym this Monday on January 17th and see stars such as Tony Garea, Eddie Gilbert, Tiger Chung Lee, Mr. Fuji and in a co-main event the tag team champions Chief Jay and Jules Strongbow put their titles on the line against Afa and Sika the Wild Samoans as well as Ray the Crippler Stevens takes on the spectacular Rocky Johnson. And then the WWF returns to Madison Square Garden on Thursday, January 27th, in addition to Tony Garea facing Superstar Graham and the Wild Samoans taking on Rocky Johnson and Ivan Putski,just signed for the Intercontinental title Pedro Morales will defend against the Masked Superstar and as you heard earlier Bob Backlund will defend his WWF heavyweight title against the Crippler Ray Stevens plus much much more.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Batch interviews #2 Vince brings in Lou Albano and asks about the Samoans not being ready for the likes of a team like Rocky Johnson and Ivan Putski. Albano says “McMahon let me tell you something, Putski and Johnson can run from Brooklyn to the Bronx, from Harlem to Hell’s Kitchen, they can lift all the weights in the world if they want but I know and the Samoans know,Putski and Johnson are scared. Afa and Sika can smell the fear dripping off of the Polish pipsqueak and Johnson. They’re ready for nothing McMahon!” B+ rating Next up Vince brings in”the Grand Wizard and a most impressive individual the Masked Superstar” The Grand Wizard”I told you McMahon this man is unstoppable, unbeatable and soon will be the next Intercontinental champion.” Vince says “The Superstar has been very impressive since coming to the WWF but you haven’t faced some the caliber of the great Pedro Morales.” Masked Superstar answered”you think he’s great, I do not he’s just another greasy, sweaty lowlife who doesn’t deserve the title he carries but I will relieve him of that burden in Madison Square Garden.” Vince adds “that another man who wants another chance at you, one Mr. USA TonyAtlas.” Masked Superstar answers”Atlas is just like Morales, they are birds of a feather lazy, good for nothing layabouts who have everything handed to them. Atlas, this is not bodybuilding, this is wrestling, something you have to have not just a well trained body but a well trained mind and you my friend are severally lacking in one and over compensating with the other.” The Grand Wizard finishes up with”what more is there to say McMahon?” B+ rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Back to action as Mr. Fuji faces Polish Power Ivan Putski. Putski went right at the devious one not even allowing the so called Samurai do his salt ritual. The patented Putski side headlock did it’s job as Putski grinds away with his massive arms until Fuji wobbled and fell face first into the mat. Putski played to the crowd which proved to be a mistake giving Fuji an opening to poke the eyes, chops to the neck and a kick to the stomach. Fuji continued to chop and kick which kept Putski on defense. Fuji had everything going his way beating on Putski in the corner. A whip was reversed sending Fuji in hard, a backdrop and Putski was back in the match. Big hammering fists clobbered Fuji who begged for mercy and instead got a kick to the head. Putski fired Fuji off to the ropes and hit the Polish Hammer so hard that Fuji was knocked from the ring. Putski went to pull Fuji back in and got a handful of salt in the eyes which got the disqualification by the ref giving the win to Putski. C+ rating Fuji didn’t care about the loss and snapped Putski’s throat on the top rope just for added insult. Fuji came in the ring and was warned that the match was over but all Fuji did was smiled, bowed and continued his attack on Putski but by now Putski could see enough to block Fuji’s attempted attack and tossed him from the ring. B- rating </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Vince and Pat discussed that Ivan Putski would be looking for some revenge against Mr. Fuji at some point. Pat said he would not want to be in Mr. Fuji’s sandals with an angry Putski looking for me. Vince “Up next will be the always popular Tony Garea taking on one Magnificent Muraco. Your thoughts Pat?” Pat answered”Vince you know how much I love watching Tony Garea in the ring, such a nice guy outside the ring but Muraco is going to have his work cut out for him. Tony’s in the best shape of his life right now, is more motivated than I’ve seen him.” Vince added “Garea seems to be making another run at the top of the World Wrestling Federation having held the tag team titles previously.” Pat said “it takes the right person to go all the way to the top and Tony seems to be searching for that right person. It’s like a marriage, you don’t pick the right person you end up in divorce court.” Magnificent Muraco looked at Garea with a certain level of disgust mixed with glee. Garea being the seasoned vet he is paid no mind to Muraco’s attitude and went right after the Magnificent one. What seemed like a million hip tosses had Muraco bouncing all around the ring. A pair of monkey flips and a dropkick kept the momentum firmly with Garea. Pat commented that “I’ve never seen Garea so aggressive I like this.” Garea continued without let up hitting Muraco with everything he had, forearm shots, elbow off the second rope to the head, a flying cross body that got a too close for comfort near fall. Garea still pumped up and firing away came off the ropes but Muraco caught him and dropped him throat first across the top rope. Muraco put the puts to Garea almost as if he was disgusted that Garea would put up any sort of competition. Muraco continued ramming Garea into the corner, driving knees all the time smiling after each devastating move. Muraco somewhat over confident went to the top rope and dived off, Garea got the knees up. With Muraco hurt, Garea tried to go on the offensive again, a sunset flip got a near fall. Garea tried whipping Muraco into the corner, Muraco reversed it sending Garea in hard. Muraco grabbed Garea up and the reverse piledriver finished Garea off giving Muraco the pin. B rating Pat tells Vince “I thought Tony really had Muraco’s number but Muraco shows why he’s one of the top wrestlers in the world.” Vince says “The great action today not with standing, next week we will see the debut of Freddie Blassie’s newest man, one Iron Mike Sharpe, self proclaimed “Canada’s greatest athlete” Vince and Pat talk abut Freddie Blassie’s newest find being here next week, the self proclaimed Canada’s greatest athlete, Iron Mike Sharpe, an impressive individual to be sure. Also in action the gigantic Big John Studd taking on Jules Strongbow in singles action and in the main event Tito Santana faces the Superfly Jimmy Snuka plus much much more next week right here on Championship Wrestling” C- rating</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall rating B-</div>

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House Show <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2610okm" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=2610okm"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i63.tinypic.com/2610okm.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i63.tinypic.com/2610okm.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <div style="text-align:center;">Torrington Connecticut-Torrington High School Gym-January 17,1983</div> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=110jaxe" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=110jaxe"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i66.tinypic.com/110jaxe.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i66.tinypic.com/110jaxe.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Rene Goulet took on Eddie Gilbert. A decent matchup between the experienced veteran Goulet and the up and coming Gilbert. Goulet used every trick in the book against Gilbert who gave the Frenchman more of a fight than he was expecting. After 10 minutes of solid action the time limit expired and the match was declared a draw. C- rating </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Popular Salvatore Bellomo looking to continue working his way up the ladder in the World Wrestling Federation took on the always tough Charlie Fulton. Bellomo started of fast with his unique European style. Fulton frustrated by not being able to match Bellomo hold for hold started getting a little rough with some fists to the jaw and raking of the eyes. Bellomo got fired up with European upper cuts. A mule kick stunned Fulton, a second rope splash gave Bellomo the win. E rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Up next the fan favorite Tony Garea took on the always dangerous Tiger Chung Lee. Garea a former tag team champion is looking to re-establish himself as a force in the WWF. Lee in a solo match after successfully teaming with Mr. Fuji for the last few weeks also out to show that he is just as dangerous on his own. Both men being very experienced were cautious in their initial lockups. Garea though ended up gaining control working a side headlock. Lee threw Garea off to the ropes but got knocked by a shoulder block and found himself back in the side headlock. Lee went to the martial arts which he is extremely well versed in and used chops to rock Garea followed by a thrust kick to the mid-section. Lee applied a nerve hold to the shoulder keeping Garea down on the mat. Tony got some shots in weakening Chung Lee, a sunset flip by Garea got stopped by thrust to the throat. More stomps by Lee had Garea hurt. Lee pushed Garea out to the floor, a slam by Lee of Garea on the floor. Lee back in the ring got reprimanded by the referee to “keep it in the ring”. While Lee and the ref had words, Garea managed to crawl under the ring, with Lee looking for Garea, Tony appeared on the opposite side, slid in the ring and rolled Lee up to get the surprise pinfall. C+ rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Chung Lee couldn’t believe what just happened and threatened the referee but Garea put a stop to the that with a dropkick that sent Lee through the ropes to the floor. C rating</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Up next the devious Mr. Fuji faced S.D.(Special Delivery) Jones. Fuji, the self proclaimed Samurai warrior went through his salt ritual to rid the ring of evil spirits before finally locking up with Jones. Fuji who takes great pleasure in inflicting punishment on his opponents wasted no time in doing so to S.D showing how many ways he could hurt a man with a headbutt to the chest, an elbow to the rib cage , a kick to the stomach all resulting in Jones being at Fuji’s mercy. A double thrust to the chest of Jones followed by a karate chop across the chest. Fuji then drove Jones’s head into the turnbuckle..big mistake as Jones shook it off, Fuji tried again. Jones came back with punches, slammed Fuji into the buckle staggering the devious one then S.D. gave a headbutt of his own and Fuji flopped to the mat. Jones tried to capitalize but got a surprise shot to the throat, an elbow to the back of the neck, Fuji slammed Jones and prepared for his flying “Bonzi” splash. Jones rolled out of the way, Fuji slammed to the mat. A quick falling headbutt and Special Delivery Jones pulls off what can be considered an upset pinning Mr. Fuji. B- rating Jones ecstatic over his win isn’t paying attention as the upset Mr. Fuji “Pearl Harbors” Jones from behind. Fuji throws some vicious chops but Jones lets Fuji have it with another headbutt and the Samurai warrior beats a hasty retreat. C- rating </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=2ef6a6g" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=2ef6a6g"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i66.tinypic.com/2ef6a6g.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i66.tinypic.com/2ef6a6g.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In the semi-main event for the World Wrestling Federation tag team titles The Strongbows(Chief Jay/Jules) defend against Lou Albano’s Wild Samoans(Afa/Sika) These two teams have been battling over the tag team titles for some time with the Strongbows not always winning but always managing to retain the titles. Albano ranted at the champions, providing a distraction for Afa and Sika to attack the Strongbows from behind. The Samoans beat the champs down to the mat in opposite corners. The Samoans tried to send the Strongbows into each other in the middle of the ring but the Jules reversed his sending Sika into Chief Jay who locked on the sleeper, Jules sent Afa over the top rope with a dropkick causing Albano to panic. Sika was fading until Afa broke it up with a knee to Chief Jay’s back. Sika shook off the affects of the sleeper. Afa locked a standing rear chinlock on the older Strongbow and kept him there for a time. Strongbow fought back but found himself double teamed by the Samoans in their corner with dual headbutts had Strongbow slumped in the corner. The Samoans continued to tag in and out. dishing out punishment to Chief Jay at will. Albano at ringside claimed “the titles are in the bag!” Albano perhaps spoke too soon as Strongbow scrambled from the corner and around the ring dodging Sika, finally Jay tagged in Jules. Chops flew staggering big Sika. A chop off the second rope knocked the Samoan down, a wild chop to Afa knocked him from the apron. Albano tried to help his fallen charge, Jules and Jay did some double teaming of their own with a double chop off the ropes. Afa rolled in to the ring and got caught by Jay with a knee lift, Sika got hit with one as well. While the ref got Chief Jay out of the ring, Albano slid a chair into the ring, Sika grabbed it and measured Jules for a shot while Afa held the younger Strongbow. Jules managed to kick Sika who dropped the chair, Chief Jay pushed the referee out of the way grabbed the chair from the mat and nailed Sika with it, Jules had a hold of Afa and Jay let one fly to the head of the Afa which seemed to do nothing, with the referee calling for the bell Jay then rammed the chair into Afa’s mid section and brought it down across his back. With the bell ringing and the ref trying to get control, Albano decided to enter the ring and promptly got a shot to the head himself. The Wild Samoans were declared the winners after the ref disqualified the Strongbows for using the chair. B rating A beaten Afa and Sika carried their bloodied manager Lou Albano to the back as the Strongbows despite losing still retained the titles.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><a href="<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=116n911" rel="external nofollow">http://tinypic.com?ref=116n911"</a> target="_blank"><img src="<a href="http://i63.tinypic.com/116n911.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://i63.tinypic.com/116n911.jpg"</a> border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46032" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Main Event The always electrifying Rocky Johnson faced the the master of arguably the most devastating piledriver in all of wrestling, Ray “the Crippler” Stevens. Johnson was a blur using his speed and quickness to out do Stevens at every turn but the Crippler was still full of surprises using Johnson’s own speed against him and back dropping over the top rope to the floor. From there the Crippler kept Johnson from re- entering the ring. Johnson managed to make it to the apron, a shoulder block to the mid section and sunset flip got Rocky back in the match. Quick jabs from the former boxer put Stevens head on a swivel, and a big left put the Crippler face down on the mat. Johnson missed a charge in the corner, Stevens rammed Johnson’s head repeatedly into the corner. Johnson fell back to the mat, Stevens went up top and came off with his vicious “bombs away” knee drop to the chest that almost got 3 if not for Johnson getting his foot on the rope. Stevens the tried to lock Johnson in a Boston crab, Johnson worked his way out of it sending the Crippler crashing in the corner. Johnson came back with more fistcuffs jabbing at the jaw and mid section of Stevens again. Johnson whipped Stevens to the corner sending him upside down and out of the ring. Johnson wasn’t about to the let up and followed laying into Stevens with more punches as the referee began his 10 count. The Crippler proving he is one of the toughest men in the sport fought back with punches of his own, he then rammed Johnson back first into the apron. Stevens grabbed Johnson and went for the piledriver on the floor, Stevens almost had Johnson up but Rocky was able to backdrop Stevens on the floor. As the ref’s count hit 8, Johnson picked Stevens up wanting to dish out more damage and ran the Crippler shoulder first into the ring post. Rocky then realized the ref was counting and tried to get back in the ring. It was too late, the ref counted 10 and then Johnson scooted in. The match was declared a double count out draw. Johnson was upset and distracted , Stevens thinking there was nothing left to lose snuck back in the ring and attacked Johnson from behind with clubbing blows, Stevens raked the eyes, a suplex had Johnson weakened enough that he was able to hit his devastating piledriver. Johnson was hurt but that wasn’t enough for Stevens, a second piledriver before the ref finally was able to get the Crippler to back off. A proud Ray Stevens despite the double count out finish raised his hands in triumph. A rating</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Overall C+</div>

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