AWA: Tradition Fights Back [RW / 1987]

Levinux · August 8, 2019

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American Wrestling Association

Verne Gagne is fighting for his life. The AWA is losing talent and momentum in what looks to be the end of the US territory era as the WWF continues to roll over everyone. While other territories like JCP, WCCW and CWA remain, they've lost significant momentum over the last few years.

In what will be defined as the downfall of the AWA, the next 3 years show WWF's powerhouse national product has no competition. Can Gagne keep the dream of AWA alive? Will his focus on professional wrestling in an era that is changing into entertainment remain impactful? Or will Gagne fall to the clutches of Vince McMahon and the WWF?

With this dynasty, I'm looking to maintain the following rules:

To Maintain The History Behind AWA's Financial Issues:

» No PPA deal will be offered beyond $2,700 per appearance

» If Cult size is achieved, no Written deal will be offered beyond $15,000 per month

» Contracts will not be offered longer than 6 months

» These rules affect newly-offered contracts. I am not restructuring any contracts

To Maintain the Wrestling-First AWA Focus:

» Hiring no one with less than 60 chain wrestling

» Hiring no one with less than 60 basics

» Hiring no one with less than 60 psychology

» Hiring no one with less than 60 stamina

» In-Ring performance of 50+ to be considered for any title shot

» In-Ring performance of 70+ to be considered for World Title shot

Levinux · August 8, 2019

AWA Navigation

AWA Information:

<a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2371077&postcount=3" rel="external nofollow">Wrestlers</a>

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Events:

<a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2371227&postcount=7" rel="external nofollow">Mar 06 1987 - AWA Championship Wrestling</a>

<a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2371364&postcount=14" rel="external nofollow">Mar 13 1987 - AWA Championship Wrestling</a>

<a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2371489&postcount=18" rel="external nofollow">Mar 19 1987 - AWA Supercard</a>

<a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2371590&postcount=20" rel="external nofollow">Mar 20 1987 - AWA Championship Wrestling</a>

Mar 27 1987 - AWA Championship Wrestling

Levinux · August 8, 2019

AWA Wrestlers

Levinux · August 8, 2019

AWA Championships

<div style="text-align:center;"><img src=http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/Belts/AWA%20World.png> AWA World Heavyweight Championship<table border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style=width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto><tr><td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px>Champion<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px>Date Won<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px>Location<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px>Defences<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px>Time Held<tr><td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700>Nick Bockwinkel (6)<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>Jun 29 1986<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>Denver, CO<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>0<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>245+ Days</table> <img src=http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/Belts/AWA%20Tag.png> AWA World Tag Team Championship<table border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style=width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto align=center><tr><td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px width=162>Champion<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px width=148>Date Won<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px width=155>Location<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px width=155>Defences<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px width=158>Time Held<tr><td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>The Midnight Rockers<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>Jan 27 1987<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>St. Paul, MN<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>0<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>33+ Days</table> <img src=http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/Belts/AWA%20Womens.jpg width=340> AWA World Women's Championship<table border=1 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style=width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto><tr><td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px>Champion<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px>Date Won<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px>Location<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px>Defences<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#060496;font-size:24px>Time Held<tr><td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center;font-weight:700>Sherri Martel (3)<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>Jun 28 1986<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>Oakland, CA<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>0<td align=center style=width:150px;text-align:center>246+ Days</table> </div>

Levinux · August 8, 2019

<div style="text-align:center;">AWA Championship Wrestling

Prediction Card for Mar 6 1987

The Midnight Rockers vs. Buddy Rose & Doug Somers

Curt Hennig vs. Tom Stone

Sherri Martel vs. Vivian Vachon

Bull Power vs. Sonny Rogers

AWA World Title - Jimmy Snuka vs. Nick Bockwinkel</div>

Jaysin · August 8, 2019

AWA Championship Wrestling

Prediction Card for Mar 6 1987

The Midnight Rockers vs. Buddy Rose & Doug Somers

Curt Hennig vs. Tom Stone

Sherri Martel vs. Vivian Vachon

Bull Power vs. Sonny Rogers

AWA World Title - Jimmy Snuka vs. Nick Bockwinkel

Levinux · August 9, 2019

<div style="text-align:center;"><img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/TV/AWA%20Championship%20Wrestling.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/TV/AWA%20Championship%20Wrestling.jpg"></a>

AWA Championship Wrestling

Mar 6 1987

All Seasons Arena in Minot, ND

Attendance: 5,000 SELL OUT

TV: 0.43

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Nick%20Bockwinkel%2087.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Nick%20Bockwinkel%2087.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Jimmy%20Snuka%200.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Jimmy%20Snuka%200.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Nick Bockwinkel comes down to the ring. He takes a microphone and starts talking to the crowd, before eventually getting interrupted by Jimmy Snuka. They have a big argument, going back and forth on the microphone, before agreeing to face each other later on in a singles match.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Doug%20Somers.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Doug%20Somers.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/><img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Buddy%20Rose.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Buddy%20Rose.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/WCW91/misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/WCW91/misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Marty%20Jannetty%2086.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Marty%20Jannetty%2086.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/><img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Shawn%20Michaels%2088.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Shawn%20Michaels%2088.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Buddy Rose & Doug Somers vs. The Midnight Rockers

In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, The Midnight Rockers defeated Buddy Rose & Doug Somers in 12:39 when Shawn Michaels defeated Buddy Rose by pinfall with a Teardrop Suplex.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/WCW91/misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/WCW91/misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Tom%20Stone.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Tom%20Stone.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Curt Hennig vs. Tom Stone

In a decent match, Curt Hennig defeated Tom Stone in 7:33 by pinfall with a Hennig Plex.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Larry%20Nelson.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Larry%20Nelson.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Larry Nelson is standing by in the ring with Curt Hennig, who puts the locker room on notice that he is the premier athlete in AWA, and that he has his eyes on the AWA World Championship.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Sherri%20Martel%2010.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Sherri%20Martel%2010.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/WCW91/misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/WCW91/misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Vivian%20Vachon.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Vivian%20Vachon.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Sherri Martel vs. Vivian Vachon

In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Sherri Martel defeated Vivian Vachon in 6:29 by submission with a Sleeper Hold.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Bull%20Power.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Bull%20Power.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/WCW91/misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/WCW91/misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Sonny%20Rogers.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Sonny%20Rogers.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Bull Power vs. Sonny Rogers

In a decent match, Bull Power defeated Sonny Rogers in 10:06 by pinfall with a Power Bomb.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Larry%20Nelson.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Larry%20Nelson.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Nick%20Bockwinkel%2087.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Nick%20Bockwinkel%2087.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Larry Nelson is standing by ringside with AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkel, who says that time and time again, people come for the championship, and everytime they fall. Tonight will be no different.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/Belts/AWA%20World.png" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/Belts/AWA%20World.png"></a>

<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Jimmy%20Snuka%200.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Jimmy%20Snuka%200.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/WCW91/misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/WCW91/misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Nick%20Bockwinkel%2087.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Nick%20Bockwinkel%2087.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

AWA World Heavyweight Championship

Jimmy Snuka vs. Nick Bockwinkel ©

In an exceptional match, Nick Bockwinkel defeated Jimmy Snuka in 20:01 by DQ to retain the AWA World Heavyweight Championship when Larry Zbyszko attacked Bockwinkel.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Nick%20Bockwinkel%2087.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Nick%20Bockwinkel%2087.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Larry%20Zbyszko%2087.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Larry%20Zbyszko%2087.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

After the match, Zbyszko and Bockwinkel are in the ring arguing with each other to close the show.

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Levinux · August 9, 2019

AWA Championship Wrestling

Prediction Card for Mar 13 1987

Col. DeBeers vs. Wahoo McDaniel

"Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly vs. Steve O

Boris Zhukov & Soldat Ustinov vs. The Nasty Boys

Blade Runner Flash vs. Tom Stone

Curt Hennig vs. Buddy Rose

AWA Title Match - Jimmy Snuka vs Larry Zbyszko vs Nick Bockwinkel

Jaysin · August 10, 2019

AWA Championship Wrestling

Prediction Card for Mar 13 1987

Col. DeBeers

"Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly

The Nasty Boys

Blade Runner Flash

Curt Hennig

AWA Title Match - Nick Bockwinkel

BHK1978 · August 10, 2019

Col. DeBeers vs. Wahoo McDaniel

"Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly vs. Steve O

Boris Zhukov & Soldat Ustinov vs. The Nasty Boys

Blade Runner Flash vs. Tom Stone

Curt Hennig vs. Buddy Rose

AWA Title Match - Jimmy Snuka vs Larry Zbyszko vs Nick Bockwinkel

Would the AWA ever have a Triple Threat match?

franticloser · August 10, 2019

The first triple threat match as known them today wouldn't be until ECW several tears later. But part about playing historical mods is making history our own.

Munit · August 10, 2019

Col. DeBeers vs. Wahoo McDaniel

"Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly vs. Steve O

Boris Zhukov & Soldat Ustinov vs. The Nasty Boys

Blade Runner Flash vs. Tom Stone

Curt Hennig vs. Buddy Rose

AWA Title Match - Jimmy Snuka vs Larry Zbyszko vs Nick Bockwinkel

Levinux · August 10, 2019

Would the AWA ever have a Triple Threat match?

The first triple threat match as known them today wouldn't be until ECW several tears later. But part about playing historical mods is making history our own.

Right, this wasn't an AWA thing, but it worked for me here. Don't expect to see many more of these.

Levinux · August 10, 2019

<div style="text-align:center;"><img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/TV/AWA%20Championship%20Wrestling.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/TV/AWA%20Championship%20Wrestling.jpg"></a>

AWA Championship Wrestling

Mar 13 1987

Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO

Attendance: 6,397 SELL OUT

TV: 0.46

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Col.%20Debeers.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Col.%20Debeers.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Wahoo%20McDaniel.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Wahoo%20McDaniel.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Col. DeBeers vs. Wahoo McDaniel

In a bout that had fantastic heat and decent wrestling, Wahoo McDaniel defeated Col. DeBeers in 9:04 by pinfall with a Tomahawk Chop.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Kevin%20Kelly.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Kevin%20Kelly.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

"Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly cuts a pre-match promo

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Kevin%20Kelly.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Kevin%20Kelly.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Steve%20O.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Steve%20O.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

"Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly vs. Steve O

In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but terrible wrestling, "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly defeated Steve O in 7:57 by submission with a Sleeper.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Boris%20Zhukov.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Boris%20Zhukov.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/><img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Soldat%20Ustinov.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Soldat%20Ustinov.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Brian%20Knobbs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Brian%20Knobbs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/><img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Jerry%20Sags%2089.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Jerry%20Sags%2089.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Boris Zhukov & Soldat Ustinov vs. The Nasty Boys

In a bout that didn't have much heat and terrible wrestling, Boris Zhukov & Soldat Ustinov defeated The Nasty Boys in 11:34 when Boris Zhukov defeated Jerry Sags by pinfall with a Running Headbutt Drop.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Blade%20Runner%20Flash.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Blade%20Runner%20Flash.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Tom%20Stone.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Tom%20Stone.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Blade Runner Flash vs. Tom Stone

In a decent match, Blade Runner Flash defeated Tom Stone in 7:03 by pinfall with a Flying Crossbody.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Curt Hennig is with Larry Nelson, and says that he continues to show why he deserved a title shot, and a chance to face Bockwinkel.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Buddy%20Rose.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Buddy%20Rose.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

In a bout that had superb wrestling and great heat, Curt Hennig defeated Buddy Rose in 11:55 by pinfall with a Hennig Plex.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/Belts/AWA%20World.png" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/Belts/AWA%20World.png"></a>

<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Jimmy%20Snuka%200.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Jimmy%20Snuka%200.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Larry%20Zbyszko%2087.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Larry%20Zbyszko%2087.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Nick%20Bockwinkel%2087.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Nick%20Bockwinkel%2087.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Nick Bockwinkel defeated Jimmy Snuka and Larry Zbyszko in 18:13 when Nick Bockwinkel defeated Jimmy Snuka by submission with an Oriental Sleeper to retian the AWA World Heavyweight Championship after Snuka and Bockwinkel worked together to continuously keep Zbyszko out of the match.

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AWA Supercard

Prediction Card for Mar 20 1987

AWA Tag Title - The Midnight Express vs. The Midnight Rockers

AWA Women's Title - Debbie Combs vs. Sherri Martel

AWA World Title - Larry Zbyszko vs. Nick Bockwinkel

Bull Power vs. Jimmy Snuka

Also in action:

The debut of Brian Pillman

Curt Hennig

Cactus Jack

and more!

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smartman · August 11, 2019

Is that the Original Midnight Express, the ones with Paul E., or the actual Midnight Express with Cornette?

Levinux · August 11, 2019

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="smartman" data-cite="smartman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46895" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Is that the Original Midnight Express, the ones with Paul E., or the actual Midnight Express with Cornette?</div></blockquote> Original with Paul E.

BHK1978 · August 11, 2019

The first triple threat match as known them today wouldn't be until ECW several tears later. But part about playing historical mods is making history our own.

I recall asking that question in another historical diary and one of the users said there were Triple Threat Matches prior to ECW. I do not recall where the poster said they took place (I want to say World Class but I might be wrong.)

Right, this wasn't an AWA thing, but it worked for me here. Don't expect to see many more of these.

I have no problem with you doing it, I just felt like the AWA at this point in time would have never run such a match. But then again they did do that Team Challenge Series nonsense so who knows what they might have done.

AWA Tag Title - The Midnight Express vs. The Midnight Rockers

I would really like to pick the Express here because I despise HBK. But realistically I know that is not going to happen.

AWA Women's Title - Debbie Combs vs. Sherri Martel

AWA World Title - Larry Zbyszko vs. Nick Bockwinkel

Bull Power vs. Jimmy Snuka

This one is a lot more questionable than I thought it would be. At this point in his career Superfly should be putting over talent (I remember his run in the WWF around this time period and he was not good). But his popularity is probably so much larger than Vader's that he would probably outright refuse to lose.

Levinux · August 12, 2019

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AWA Supercard

Mar 19 1987

Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO

Attendance: 8,745 SELL OUT

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AWA World Tag Team Championship

The Midnight Express vs. The Midnight Rockers ©

In a decent match, The Midnight Rockers defeated The Midnight Express in 11:35 when Marty Jannetty defeated Randy Rose by pinfall with a Rocker Shocker to retain the AWA World Tag Team Championship.

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After their successful title defense, The Midnight Rockers tell Larry Nelson that they are ready to defend the tag team championships against any team,, anywhere in the world.

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AWA World Women's Championship

Debbie Combs vs. Sherri Martel ©

In a decent match, Sherri Martel defeated Debbie Combs in 7:35 by submission with a Sleeper Hold to retain the AWA World Women's Championship.

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Brian Pillman vs. Sgt. Slaughter

In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Sgt. Slaughter defeated Brian Pillman in 10:12 by pinfall with a Gut Buster.

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Sgt. Slaughter is standing by with Larry Nelson and puts over Brian Pillman's performance in a great match.

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Curt Hennig is in the ring giving an interview. Boris Zhukov and Soldat Ustinov come out and enter the ring. After some back-and-forth insults, they attack, laying Hennig out two-on-one. Scott Hall comes out from the back, hits the ring, and cleans house, saving Hennig.

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Boris Zhukov & Soldat Ustinov vs. Curt Hennig & Scott Hall

In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Curt Hennig and Scott Hall defeated Boris Zhukov & Soldat Ustinov in 7:36 when Curt Hennig defeated Soldat Ustinov by pinfall with a Hennig Plex.

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Jerry Lawler vs. Ray Stevens

In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Jerry Lawler defeated Ray Stevens in 8:03 by pinfall with a Flying Fist Drop.

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Bull Power vs. Jimmy Snuka

In a bout that had great heat and good wrestling, Jimmy Snuka defeated Bull Power in 9:34 by pinfall with a Superfly Splash.

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Blade Runner Flash vs. Cactus Jack

In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Cactus Jack defeated Blade Runner Flash in 9:54 by pinfall with a Double Arm DDT.

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Larry Zbyszko is standing by ringside with Larry Nelson, who says he deserves this championship match and looks forward to defeating Nick Bockwinkel.

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Nick Bockwinkel is stopped before he gets into the ring and ensures that tonight will be unlike any other, and he will remain champion.

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AWA World Heavyweight Championship

Larry Zbyszko vs. Nick Bockwinkel ©

In an exceptional match, Nick Bockwinkel defeated Larry Zbyszko in 23:48 by submission with an Oriental Sleeper to retain the AWA World Heavyweight Championship.

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Jaysin · August 12, 2019

I believe the first triple threat happened in Smoky Mountain Wrestling.

Levinux · August 13, 2019

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AWA Championship Wrestling

Mar 20 1987

Magness Arena in Denver, CO

Attendance: 6,026 SELL OUT

TV: 0.54

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Larry Nelson opens AWA Championship wrestling providing an injury update to Nick Bockwinkel, Bull Power and Brian Pillman. All three men suffered minor injuries last night at AWA Supercard, but will not miss any ring time.

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Buddy Rose & Doug Somers vs. The Top Guns

In a decent match, Buddy Rose & Doug Somers defeated The Top Guns in 7:51 when Buddy Rose defeated John Paul by pinfall with a Las Vegas Jackpot.

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Larry Nelson is standing by for an in-ring interview with Nick Bockwinkel. The interview is disrupted by Jimmy Snuka, who makes a claim to be the #1 contender. AWA Commissioner Stanley Blackburn comes to the ring and announces Jimmy Snuka as the next challenger for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship, despite Bockwinkels backlash at already defending the title against Snuka.

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The Midnight Rockers vs. The Nasty Boys

In a decent match, The Midnight Rockers defeated The Nasty Boys in 12:26 when Shawn Michaels defeated Jerry Sags by submission.

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"Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly vs. Wahoo McDaniel

In a bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Wahoo McDaniel defeated "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly in 6:56 by pinfall with a Tomahawk Chop.

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Candi Devine vs. Madusa Micelli

In a decent match, Madusa Micelli defeated Candi Devine in 6:30 by pinfall with a German Suplex.

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Greg Gagne vs. Dick Slater

In a bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Greg Gagne defeated Dick Slater in 12:15 by submission with a Gagne Sleeper.

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The Assassin vs. Jimmy Snuka

In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Jimmy Snuka defeated Assassin in 14:49 by pinfall with a Superfly Splash.

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Larry Nelson conducts a post-match interview with Jimmy Snuka

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BHK1978 · August 13, 2019

The first triple threat match as known them today wouldn't be until ECW several tears later. But part about playing historical mods is making history our own.

I believe the first triple threat happened in Smoky Mountain Wrestling.

I recall asking that question in another historical diary and one of the users said there were Triple Threat Matches prior to ECW. I do not recall where the poster said they took place (I want to say World Class but I might be wrong.)

Oddly enough it did not take me long to find the post I talked about above. Here it is...

Jim Cornette says he invented it but three matches have been around since the 70's atleast. It mostly happened in Mexico but in the United States NWA promotions would call it a three way dance. The first one I have seen looking on the internet was a three way dance for the number 1 contender for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in 1971 for the NWA Western States promotion. AWA had a three way dance in the late 80's. It look to be a rare event, like many during this time in wrestling, savings those big matches for when it counted, not every week like now.

So I was wrong (Which is not unusual, that tends to be the case more often than not.) the AWA was holding Triple Threat matches back then.

Levinux · August 13, 2019

Oddly enough it did not take me long to find the post I talked about above. Here it is...

So I was wrong (Which is not unusual, that tends to be the case more often than not.) the AWA was holding Triple Threat matches back then.

Nice find. I didn't become familiar with these types of matches until WCW began using them here and there as "Triangle" matches, so 93-94ish.

Levinux · August 14, 2019

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AWA Championship Wrestling

Mar 27 1987

Bison Sports Arena in Fargo, ND

Attendance: 6,000 SELL OUT

TV: 0.56

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Blade Runner Flash vs. Mike Miller

In a decent match, Blade Runner Flash defeated Mike Miller in 7:58 by pinfall with a Flying Crossbody.

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Larry Nelson is in the ring for an interview with Jerry Lawler. Lawler says that he wants to give an up and coming wrestler the chance to beat him.

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Jerry Lawler vs. Brian Pillman

In a good match, Jerry Lawler defeated Brian Pillman in 10:38 by pinfall with a Piledriver.

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Curt Hennig comes to the ring and challenges Jerry Lawler to a match.

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Penny Mitchell vs. Vivian Vachon

In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Vivian Vachon defeated Penny Mitchell in 5:59 by pinfall with a Power Bomb.

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Bull Power vs. Bob Holly

In an extremely short match, Bull Power defeated Bob Holly in 4:18 by pinfall with a Powerbomb.

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Scott Hall vs. Mr. Saito

In a superb match, Scott Hall defeated Mr. Saito in 14:18 by submission with a Canadian Backbreaker.

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Curt Hennig & Jimmy Snuka vs. Nick Bockwinkel & Sgt. Slaughter

In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Curt Hennig and Jimmy Snuka defeated Nick Bockwinkel and Sgt. Slaughter in 17:39 when Jimmy Snuka defeated Sgt. Slaughter by pinfall with a Superfly Splash.

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franticloser · August 14, 2019

Nice find. I didn't become familiar with these types of matches until WCW began using them here and there as "Triangle" matches, so 93-94ish.

I think the difference is those where elimination style. The first fall to a finish I believe started later on.

Levinux · August 18, 2019

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AWA Championship Wrestling

Apr 6 1987

Jamesdown Civic Center in Jamestown, ND

Attendance: 6,500 SELLOUT

TV: 0.58

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Larry Nelson is in the ring for an interview with Curt Hennig. Hennig cuts a promo on Jerry Lawler, and how he's up for any competition. Just then, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson walks up and challenges Hennig to "competition" in the ring.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Arn%20Anderson.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Arn%20Anderson.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Arn Anderson vs. Curt Hennig

In a bout that had superb wrestling and great heat, Curt Hennig defeated Arn Anderson in 17:45 by pinfall with a Hennig Plex.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Curt%20Hennig.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Hennig cuts a post-match promo about this match setting the example, and he accepts Lawler's challenge.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/Belts/AWA%20Womens.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/Belts/AWA%20Womens.jpg"</a> width="340" height="200">

<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Debbie%20Combs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Debbie%20Combs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Sherri%20Martel%2010.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Sherri%20Martel%2010.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

AWA World Women's Championship

Debbie Combs vs. Sherri Martel

In a decent match, Sherri Martel defeated Debbie Combs in 6:25 by pinfall with a Big Splash to retain the AWA World Women's Championship.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Larry%20Zbyszko%2087.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Larry%20Zbyszko%2087.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Buck%20Zumhofe.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Buck%20Zumhofe.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Larry Zbyszko vs. Buck Zunhofe

In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Larry Zbyszko defeated Buck Zumhofe in 8:20 by submission with a Larry Land Dreamer.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/Belts/AWA%20Tag.png" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/Belts/AWA%20Tag.png"></a>

<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Randy%20Rose%2088.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Randy%20Rose%2088.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/><img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Dennis%20Condrey.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Dennis%20Condrey.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Marty%20Jannetty%2086.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Marty%20Jannetty%2086.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/><img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Shawn%20Michaels%2088.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Shawn%20Michaels%2088.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

AWA World Tag Team Championship

The Midnight Express vs. The Midnight Rockers ©

In a decent match, The Midnight Rockers defeated The Midnight Express in 20:41 when Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Rose by pinfall with a Rocker Shocker to retain the AWA World Tag Team Championship.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Masa%20Saito%2084.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Masa%20Saito%2084.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/Misc/vs.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Jimmy%20Snuka%200.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Jimmy%20Snuka%200.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

Mr. Saito vs. Jimmy Snuka

In a bout that had fantastic heat and great wrestling, Jimmy Snuka defeated Mr. Saito in 12:01 by pinfall with a Superfly Splash.

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<img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Nick%20Bockwinkel%2087.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Nick%20Bockwinkel%2087.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/> <img src="<a href="http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Jimmy%20Snuka%200.jpg" rel="external nofollow">http://tew.levinuxgaming.com/AWA/People/Jimmy%20Snuka%200.jpg"</a> width="75" height="75"/>

After Snuka's match, AWA World Champions Nick Bockwinkel slowly walks down to the ring in a sharp blazer, holding the championship belt in his arm. Snuke invites Bockwinkel in the ring, but Bockwinkel just stands there staring down Snuka.

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