OGpistolpete Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 <blockquote style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:4px;border-color:#000000;max-width:1000px;”> “You got yourself a deal, kid.” Fritz Von Erich looked me square in the eye. His handshake was firm, old timey. Like a man who just made a deal for his life. I knew he felt his options were limited, and I was hopefully a part of the answer. Since his oldest son, David, hadn’t talked to him in six months, I was not only important for business, but also for mending his relationship. For me, it was the opportunity of a lifetime. New booker of World Class Championship Wrestling…Ken Mantell was out, and I was in. Me, a small time wrestler with little experience and just a stroke of luck given my relationship with David. I’ve known Big Dave since high school, when he was at Lake Dallas I was playing across town, but our relationship goes all the way back to middle school. As David began wrestling and the industry really told a hold of him, we stayed in contact, worked out together once in a while, and eventually he broke me into the business. I graduated from training with Dory Funk Jr. after he closed the old Amarillo-office in 1981. Same year I started taking bookings, go figure… I secured a couple dark matches with World Class in 1982, but nothing came of it despite my relationship with David. After Amarillo shut down, I had a hard time getting bookings, and had to continue to fall back on my day job. Finances held me back from pursuing more, unlike David, who had the industry in the palm of his hands, right up until last year… “The Yellow Rose of Texas” was on a collision course with NWA World Heavyweight champion, Ric Flair, in the winter of 1984. By the time the legendary feud with the Von Erichs against the Freebirds came to an end, David was on cruising on his way to a showdown with the world champ. He was also cruising to his first ever NWA world title victory, which certainly would have changed his career, but destiny just didn’t have things planned that way… After David returned home from a tour in Japan in February 1984, World Class was booking the great world title match… The Yellow Rose of Texas, the homegrown hero and eldest son of the Von Erich dynasty, hitting it off with Ric Flair, the epitome of everything David and his lifestyle were against. David wasn’t about flashy cars, big watches, or making sure three women were around his arms at one time. David was about real toughness, real grit, and real emotion. David represented everything Ric Flair hated, and boy did the people hate Ric Flair. Flair’s animosity shared throughout Texas blew through the roof in April of 1984, when he pinned David in a thirty-minute classic to retain the world’s title. For those in the business, a complete shocker. Everybody and their mother would have told you David was the next world champ, but behind the scenes, the world champ and Jim Crockett Jr. pulled the plug on that idea in the final hour and screwed Fritz out of his big pay day. I only talked to David weeks after it happened, but from what I heard he was completely gutted when he went backstage. He almost got into with Flair, who apparently ran his mouth back, and Fritz tried to calm him down, but nothing was doing. 48 hours later, David was back on to Japan and left Texas for the rest of the year. Dirt sheets ran rumors Fritz was reportedly beside himself about this, perhaps reminiscent of losing his first son Jack so tragically early on. Now, the apple of his eye, David, was out of the picture too, and refused to speak with his father. World Class continued on, writing off David just as any weasley promoter will, hardly mentioning him in fact, unless it was a brief reminder of David’s extended tour in Japan and around the wrestling world. The truth? David went on a two month bender, nearly died twice, and only got a grip back on reality after New Japan’s Tiger Hittori found David passed out in his hotel room and begged him to get himself together. By the end of the summer, it was reported David was working dates again for New Japan, and somehow found himself back into a rhythm in his wrestling career. “Listen, you’re the only hope I might have to get him back.” Fritz told me earlier, speaking of David. He was really showing me all his cards, not that I was really in a position of leverage in negotiations, but I knew Fritz wanted me, bad. Not sure how he was going to explain it to the rest of his company, but putting me in charge meant David was coming back. And perhaps more importantly than helping repair his broken relationship with his son, but it meant bringing back serious heat the company found itself slowly losing since David’s departure. His younger brothers, Kerry and Kevin, did what they could to keep the momentum going, including Kerry losing his title match against Flair for the gold, but none of them were quite like David. “I give you the book, and you run everything by me, you hear?” Of course I would “clue the boss in” on what I was planning, but this was my one shot. Unlike David, not all of us get a second (or third) chance at life. Some of us only get one opportunity to break through our glass ceiling and become something greater. For me, I knew this would be it, or I would be back in trade school and settling down with a fine gal to start a home. And I was okay with that, as long as I knew my failure was met with the hardest I had ever worked in my life, even if every bridge I had ever built was burned in the end…</blockquote> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OGpistolpete Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 <blockquote style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:4px;border-color:#000000;max-width:1000px;”> WCCW Show Index January 1985 Jan. Week 1 - WCCW Championship Sports Jan. Week 2 - WCCW Championship Sports Jan. Week 3 - WCCW Championship Sports Jan. Week 4 - WCCW Championship Sports January Star Wars Program WCCW January Star Wars February 1985 Feb. Week 1 - WCCW Championship Sports Feb. Week 2 - WCCW Championship Sports Feb. Week 3 - WCCW Championship Sports Feb. Week 4 - WCCW Championship Sports February Star Wars Program WCCW February Star Wars March 1985 PWI March 1985 Excerpt - On Assignment: Kerry Von Erich Mar. Week 1 - WCCW Championship Sports Mar. Week 2 - WCCW Championship Sports Mar. Week 3 - WCCW Championship Sports Mar. Week 4 - WCCW Championship Sports March Star Wars Program WCCW March Star Wars April 1985 WCCW Babyfaces (recap of story so far) WCCW Heels (recap of story so far) WCCW Championship Roll Call (recap of current championships) Apr. Week 1 - WCCW Championship Sports Apr. Week 2 - WCCW Championship Sports Apr. Week 3 - WCCW Championship Sports Apr. Week 4 - WCCW Championship Sports April Star Wars Program WCCW April Star Wars May 1985 May Week 1 - WCCW Championship Sports May Week 2 - WCCW Championship Sports May Week 3 - WCCW Championship Sports May Week 4 - WCCW Championship Sports WCCW Parade of Champions Program WCCW Parade of Champions VIII </blockquote> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combatmedic Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Awesome. World Class has always been my favorite organization. Will be reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGpistolpete Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 <blockquote style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:4px;border-color:#000000;max-width:1000px;”> “This is what you want to do?” I felt confident about my presentation. World Class could be something more than what it was now. It could be something big, something special. I mean, it was already those things, but they swelled only to the size of Texas. I was thinking on a more...national scale. “You know, nobody’s talked to me about this before.” Fritz remarked. I couldn’t believe it. Nobody, and I mean nobody, has talked to him about the prospect of going national? Not even one of the kids? Not Ken Mantell? I was shocked. “It’s crossed my mind. Of course I want to be bigger, I want to be the best. I’m just not sure if it’s going to happen.” He was being honest with me. “Listen Fritz, you have to be real here. There is a ticking timebomb on your company. You might think the gates and the attendance is strong now. But what about in five-years? What about ten?” I expressed. “Well, god damnit, we were here five years ago. Ten years ago, what do you mean? My boys are young, they’re just getting started! We’re not going nowhere!” He was getting red. “Fritz, no, Fritz, listen please. Hear me out here... You’ve seen what’s been going on in New York… Vince is out, his son is in. And you’ve seen what he did to Verne in Minnesota. He’s destroyed him. I don’t care what Verne says, or any of his boys up there in Minny. They’re done, just look at the names. Hogan. Heenan. Ventura. Patera. Okerlund. All took the money and ran. Verne wasn’t willing to pay out and couldn’t seize his chance. Instead, he’s too interested in himself and what was. It’s not about how things were anymore, it’s about where things are going.” I had Fritz’ ears. “Now see what he’s doing. He’s starting to book shows in the Carolinas, Florida, Georgia... “ “Texas…” Fritz tacked on. “Texas! That’s right! And he’s only going to move faster. Cable TV, it’s a big deal Fritz, I’m telling you, it’s going to be your lifeline if you play this right. I think you can do it Fritz, I think you can get yourself a TV deal you need to stay toe-to-toe with Vince, but the opportunities aren’t going to come often Fritz. I think we need to be smart here, and ride the waves of what Vince has been doing. I think we can get some interest here soon, but we need to think bigger. Not only do we need to perform for the people of Texas, but we need to start performing for the rest of the country Fritz. And we need to start thinking ahead. Who’s next on Vince’s list? Gino? Jake? Chris?” “Ah, Gino would never leave me!” “No? He wouldn’t? Let me ask you… is Gino driving a nicer car than five years ago? Wearing a nicer suit? Hanging out with nicer ladies? That all comes at a price Fritz, and you better believe Vince has the checkbook to pay something you just won’t have when that day comes.” … Fritz sat in a bit of silence, processing what I was telling him. I don’t think he was lying when he said no one has had this sort of conversation before. I could see the wheels spinning inside. He was probably feeling a wide mix of emotions, and I didn’t blame it. The threat was real, and I think everyone except the big dogs in the business could feel it. I knew Fritz was comfortable, just like the rest of the old boys club. They had been working the same towns, in the same arenas, under the same banner for years, wherever you went. But the writing on the wall was becoming clear… Vince was working his way up to the first-ever “WrestleMania”, and who knows what the hell that means. It was going to be a pay-per-view event “for the ages”, and celebrities were getting involved. Cyndi Lauper. Mr. T. More people besides what wrestling knew and was, and it was going to pay dividends for McMahon if all went well… But for Fritz? His shares were falling, and fast. He didn’t know it, nobody else seemed to pay any mind to it as long as they were getting paid. But me? I was thinking longer, bigger, than what anyone else was. Besides, what did I have to lose?</blockquote> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGpistolpete Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 <blockquote style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:4px;border-color:#000000;max-width:1000px;”> “I don’t know about these guys. I just, I just… I never heard of ‘em!” I could tell Fritz was frustrated. I had lost his control on things, and was giving someone else a shot at making the call on talent. Unfortunately for me, I was the guy taking over. “That’s the point Fritz!” I was getting more bold. Things were seemingly going well for me. I had met a lot of the guys on the roster already, getting introduced backstage at a late December house show. This time, it was Noon on a Tuesday, and I was in the office of Fritz Von Erich, just me and the old man. I realized how incredibly lucky I was able to get some one-on-one time in with Fritz, nobody else in his ear. Just me, convincing him of the world I saw before me, and what he had at his disposal in the business he had been running. At this point I considered myself a consultant. But to others… “There you are you sumbitch!” The office door swung open! It hit the wall behind it and rattled the shelves, but nothing was going to shake as much as Dallas, Texas when it first laid its eyes on the man in the doorway. “David! I thought you were in tomorrow!” Fritz exclaimed. His eyes were wide open. It was the first time he had laid eyes on his eldest in half a year, probably longer apart than they had ever been. I, personally, hadn’t seen David in person in a couple of years, and at the start of 1985, he was standing before me looking more battleworn, more grizzled, but still in command of any room he entered. It wasn’t his father he was concerned about, however. Instead, David walked right up to me and wrapped his bigs arms all the way around. “Haven’t seen you in years pal! How ‘ya been? Hear your the big guy in charge around here now! Is that true?” David said. I was turning red, realizing where I stood in this moment. “Yeah Dave, maybe not as big as you, but, maybe a bit bigger than when you last saw me.” I humorously patted my belly. “Nah man, you look great! Are you kidding? I know you’ve been hitting the gym, or what, have you gone soft on me?” I could feel the tension in Fritz on the other side of the room. He tried to chime in, “Dav-” “And hell, now that you’re carrying the book, ain’t no weight or muscle heavier than that, ‘ya hear? You know what they do in Japan to get the book? Things you wouldn’t believe! Consider yourself lucky, got that?” David continued, not paying any mind to his father. But Fritz wasn’t having it. “David, I’d like to speak to you alone, son.” I could hear it in his voice. Fritz was controlling. He was dominating. But I knew he was missing David, and had something to say about their falling out last summer. I respectfully dismissed myself from the room, leaving the father and son alone. Gathering my notes, I proceeded to make my way out of the room, when David smacked his hand on my shoulder and stopped me in my path. “We’re gonna do big things now, you better believe it.” He said. “I know, Dave. I know.” I smiled back. Excitement jolted through my body as the door closed behind me. Again, it hit me, I couldn’t believe I was in the position I was in, and I owed much of it to David. Hell, I owed all of it to David… But it was either sink or swim from the get-go, and I knew it was only up to me to stay afloat. Exiting to my car, I opened up my notes and took another glimpse at the list of guys I had convinced Fritz to give the OK2SIGN on. Guys I have had my eye on in the wrestling circuit for sometime now. Guys I thought could give the World Class roster more depth and fresh flavor too. I didn’t want just the same old, same old flooding the ring. I wanted fresh faces, fresh ideas, guys that would thrive in the World Class setting. And tomorrow, Fritz and I would start making the calls… At the top I wrote down, “Call tomorrow:” Rick Steiner - Talented amateur from Michigan Scott Hall - Great look, athletic big guy in Minnesota Tom Zenk - Good looking rookie out of Minnesota Hercules Hernandez - The unmasked “Mr. Wrestling II” in Mid-South Terry Taylor - Underdog babyface out of Mid-South Vader - Intriguing big guy out of Minnesota Rick Rude - Turning heads in Florida wrestling Nick Busick - Decent heel fodder out of Georgia Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton - Rising babyface tag partners out of Tennessee and Mid-South Randy Savage - Very interesting talent out of Indiana Mick Foley - Super passionate young brawler out of the New York area Davey Boy Smith - Good looking babyface from up in Calgary Owen Hart - One of Stu Hart’s kids, Davey insisted as a travel partner...</blockquote> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGpistolpete Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 <blockquote style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:4px;border-color:#000000;max-width:1000px;”> If I couldn’t shave top talent at the demand of Fritz Von Erich (not that I was interested to in the first place), I had to look elsewhere for cost cutting. It wasn’t long before I realized how much Fritz was spending on his live event staff. “Two haulers?” I asked. “What the hell is two haulers?” “Ah! Randy and Murph! Yeah, love those kids. Good kids, you know? Used to have those two over at the farm when they were younger, hauled a lot of hay for me. Paid ‘em a nickel a ‘noon, I’d say. That was five cents a day. Hard workers I’ll tell ‘ya…” Fritz reminisced... “And what do they do?” I inquired. “What do they do? Well… they, uh. Why do they carry the equipment and help set up the ring! Every other show I think… or was it every other Saturday?” He pondered. “They’ve gotta go.” I put it bluntly. “What?” He replied. “They’ve got to go Fritz! You’re spending too much on your live event staffing. We have got to cut this production down a notch, Fritz.” “Cut it down? We put on the best damn live event in Texas! We can’t cut down our staff!” “Fritz, you cut it down or you go insolvent. Which would you prefer.” “Ah, damnit well… run me through the numbers again!” And so I did, shaving $5,000 off a show with the cuts I made. Just hoped to god it would work out come showtime, but for the time being, I felt we could shave $16,000 off of our monthly costs just with that move. I looked elsewhere as well. My eyes widened once I saw how much Fritz was allotting himself from the company funding… $22,000 a month… Safe to say life on the Von Erich farm was good… very good. He scrambled and tore the paper away from me once he noticed I was reading some sensitive financial information. He looked at the sheet and then looked back up at me. “Kid, you think David will come around?” I couldn’t believe he was about to confide in me. “Uh… well Fritz, I-” “Ha! Kid’s as stubborn as his old man… He seems different though. Something has changed.” Fritz said looking into the distance. “People can change when they are in a different country, hell, a different world for half a year.” I followed with, trying to give Fritz some sense of rationale for the feelings he might be having. Wasn’t sure I was getting through… “People change, that’s for damn sure. People love to change their minds about any damn thing! What’s for breakfast! What’s on the tube! Who’s winning the belt!...” He let his words echo in the tight office. I could hear the fan swirling ahead as cars went by outside the window. “Does this all have to do with the Flair match?” I asked, holding my balls in one hand. Fritz looked at me with a stern brow, perhaps I was trying to dig too deep. “Don’t you have some money to save me?” He said. I understood what he was trying to say. I quickly changed the topic back to details of the company and less about his family relationships… “Maybe I could convince you to run a few less shows?” I asked. Fritz was quick to stomp that idea out. World Class was running a couple shows a week, with the big weekly shows taking place every Friday either at the Dallas Sportatorium or Reunion Arena. This has been going on for years… “Well, maybe more shows outside of just Dallas-Ft. Worth?” “Funny.” Fritz responded. “Why not?” I challenged… “You’ve got a lot to learn, huh?” He said back. “What, that you’ve got a bunch of other guys in your position holding down their territories across the country? You think McMahon gives a damn about your territory?” I had Fritz thinking again. “I know you’ve been thinking about it Fritz. Since you changed the name to World Class, you’ve been hinting to something.” He scratched his head as he read a piece of paper in front of him, almost like he was trying to ignore me. “Come on Fritz, I know you better than that.” “You don’t know me at all.” Fritz said, as he whipped his paper on his desk and got up from his chair. He turned around the stretched, and walked towards the office door. “I’m gonna wrap things up here, kid. You better take off.” * * * And with that, I hit the road home. We still hadn't firmly narrowed down our long-term booking strategy, but we knew David was returning and it was going to be a big event for World Class Championship Wrestling. My phone rang. "Hey man, called the office earlier and was told you headed home, so I figured I'd give you a ring." The voice on the other side said. It was David Von Erich. "Hey David! Yeah, just got home a bit ago, how's things? Settling in alright?" I asked. "Things are well, yep, things are well. Mama back in the kitchen for me again, spent some time with the boys. You know, haven't been in the ring in a month, so it's been great to heal up. Those guys in Japan, man, you wouldn't believe how hard they hit. I had a bruised sternum for the first two months over there, one of the toughest I've worked through." He said. I had heard of how Japanese workers performed, but hadn't seen much if anything of real Japanese wrestling, only what could be imported in the ring locally over here. "Wow, that does sound tough. Well David, I know we haven't spoke much, but it's great to have you back. Sure you haven't heard enough of that." I said jokingly. He chuckled. "Got that right. Man, I'm just lucky to be back. Was a long six months, my friend. But, as they say, home, sweet home!" He was in good spirits. "Oh absolutely. Did you talk to Fritz when you called?" I was curious... "Uh, no, Fritz wasn't there." He responded. That immediately smelled funky to me... there was nobody else there but Fritz and I. "But you said the office said I was home already?" I asked. "Huh? Nah I didn't say that. I said I called the office and figured you were home or somethin' since no one answered. But hey! You know I'm getting the old Texas ring boots back on, and, well, ready to get in the ring and mess around with the boys a bit. Got some great ideas we need to run by... I got a question for you... What's the plan with the belt?" He was dodging the question. "The belt?" There were many belts, but I wasn't sure if he meant the big daddy of them all, currently held by Ric Flair, or the NWA American Heavyweight title, held by his brother, Kerry. "Yeah, the Texas title." He was referring to the Texas Heavyweight championship, currently around the waist of massive heel Gino Hernandez. "Honestly, Dave, haven't narrowed down a lot yet. I've got some ideas in the works, but haven't thought too long term on the booking for any of the titles." I answered. "Well luckily we don't have to think too long term about the Texas belt. 'Cause you know, I'm an eight-time champion. Ain't never been American champion, ain't really been the belt for me, you know? The Texas belt, though... You know, there ain't never been a better champion than me for Texas. You ain't never seen a bigger draw, too, I reckon. And I know Gino is champ now, but... I think Gino could take a step back. Give us all some breathing room. Besides, what better way to return to beautiful Texas than David making his homecoming and taking back the belt that means so much to the people?" Finally, the first wind of politicking. Took long enough. "You know David, I like what you're saying. It's definitely been on my mind, no doubt." He cut me off swiftly. "I know you like that idea, because it's my idea. And I'm sure you'll find all my ideas are great ideas, agreed? I've been on top of this shibang for quiet some time, and I reckon nothing will change about that once I get back in front of my fans. So let that one stir and get back to me about what you're thinking. I've got a fine glass of whiskey on the rocks I need to stir myself and attend to, so let's pick this back up soon, alright?" David was coming across as dominant. It was clear he was sending me a message. David was my ticket in, and if he wanted to, he could cash my ticket out. Luckily for me, the man signing my checks needed me for one thing: getting David back and saving his business from imminent doom. Certainly nothing that hadn't crossed my mind before, but I knew I was walking in a mindfield. "Sounds great to me Dave. You take care now." I said. "Adios! Or as they like to say in Japan, Sayōnara!" A big laugh faded out as the phone hung up. As I got up, the thoughts raced through my head. Was David always this ruthless? Was he even being ruthless? What he was saying... made sense, but, the way he was asking... He wasn't even really asking, just, telling it like how it was going to be... And I'm sure with enough thought, any of the other boys could quickly pick-up what was going to happen if I let David's booking control my own... At this point I had to tread carefully. Sink or swim, what a surprise... But although the days continued to pass, business didn't stop. We had to get ready for the big Friday night show and also prep for TV production. I moved on to reviewing the cards...</blockquote><blockquote style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:4px;border-color:#000000;max-width:1000px;”> Predition Cards Author's Note: In real life WCCW was running multiple shows per week, just like most territories. Unfortunately I don't really have the time or attention span to book that long, nor is it financially feasible in the game data. Therefore, I have chosen one house show per week to represent the biggest house show of that week. Meanwhile, IRL, WCCW television in the mid 80's was simply the best footage from various house shows, intermingled with taped promos from the talent, and the show was hosted by Bill Mercer. I will try to follow a simliar format for what I can at this point. First show, up next! WCCW Live! Kerry Von Erich © versus The Missing Link for the NWA American Heavyweight title Kelly Kiniski and One Man Gang versus Kevin and Mike Von Erich Billy Jack Haynes versus Rip Oliver Davey Boy Smith and Owen Hart versus The Dynamic Duo (Chris Adams & Gino Hernandez) Randy Savage versus Sean Michaels Iceman King Parsons versus Jake RobertsWCCW Championship Sports Kerry and Kevin Von Erich versus The Dynamic Duo (Chris Adams & Gino Hernandez) Iceman King Parsons versus Randy Savage The Fantastics © versus The Midnight Express for the NWA American Tag Team titles</blockquote> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillnotover Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Having David back is a cool what if. Poor Mike von Erich was always high and awful in the ring for my 16 save. Good luck with this can’t wait to see how it unfold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvarasus Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I like what I am reading on this. Though I have only one correction for you David wasn't the oldest Kevin was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Mmmm I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailthebulldog Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Really looking good man I'm excited. Hopefully you can help out the Von Erich Family. I like what I am reading on this. Though I have only one correction for you David wasn't the oldest Kevin was. That family has so many tragedies. Especially when you remember that Fritz's first son died as a child. That is a huge what if. According to Kevin, his dad was never the same after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGpistolpete Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="stillnotover" data-cite="stillnotover" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52585" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Having David back is a cool what if. Poor Mike von Erich was always high and awful in the ring for my 16 save. Good luck with this can’t wait to see how it unfold</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Definitely one of my favorite "what if's" in wrestling... him and many others on the World Class roster. Lots of young lives cut short, which in effect cut short the life of World Class, which as you probably know was super hot in the early 80's! Love the style of wrestling they promoted down there!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="alvarasus" data-cite="alvarasus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52585" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I like what I am reading on this. Though I have only one correction for you David wasn't the oldest Kevin was.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Oh my gosh you are right! I overlooked this! Will have to correct that later on!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="KeyserSoze" data-cite="KeyserSoze" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52585" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Mmmm I'm in!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks! Hopefully I stick through with this one!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="hailthebulldog" data-cite="hailthebulldog" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52585" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Really looking good man I'm excited. Hopefully you can help out the Von Erich Family. That family has so many tragedies. Especially when you remember that Fritz's first son died as a child. That is a huge what if. According to Kevin, his dad was never the same after that.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yes, hopefully I can help them out. It will be interesting to see what happens in the game related to their addictions. Jack's death was definitely tragic, but certainly isn't an excuse for how Fritz treated his kids from there on. If you like their story I highly recommend listening to the Lapsed Fan podcast episodes titled <a href="https://podbay.fm/p/the-lapsed-fan-wrestling-podcast/e/1541009901" rel="external nofollow">"The Lamentable Tragedy of World Class"</a>. Some of the best wrestling audio content available for free ever produced and served as a lot of inspiration for this diary. I think it's extremely important for wrestling fan of any era to know the story of the Von Erich family. It really is unbelievable how much they went through and how many lessons they continuously never learned. An amazing sectional of the human psyche.</p><p> </p><p> Anyways, I'm a a couple months into booking so don't really see any issue with getting that far at this point. I'm going to cut back on the number of words to make it more digestable and certainly quicker to produce on my end considering how busy I am IRL. Glad to have you all along for this wild ride!</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGpistolpete Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><blockquote style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:4px;border-color:#000000;max-width:1000px;”></p><img alt="wPeHXu9.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wPeHXu9.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>WCCW Championship Sports</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong> Week 1, January 1985</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong> From John Justin Arena in Ft. Worth, TX!</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="SvhYQ8R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvhYQ8R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>“Hello everybody, I’m </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>Bill Mercer</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>, and welcome to </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>World Class Championship Wrestling</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>! The major league of professional wrestling, seen from coast-to-coast, and around the world! Tonight we have an action packed show for you, capping off with a dynamite tag team main event, featuring </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>Kerry</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> and brother </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>Kevin Von Erich</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>, fighting against </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>Gino Hernandez</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> and his tag team partner, “Gentleman” </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>Chris Adams</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>! Also tonight, the debut of </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>Randy Savage</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>, one of the newest talents in World Class, but first, we take you to the John Justin Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, where the American Tag Team champions, </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>The Fantastics</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>, Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers, are having a wild brawl with the newest tag team challenges, Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey, </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>the Midnight Express</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>!”</em></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="DMZAKtr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DMZAKtr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gDjcFtw.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gDjcFtw.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CmIJA9M.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CmIJA9M.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="48vg7vm.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/48vg7vm.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZDgQWcA.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZDgQWcA.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>NWA American Tag Team Championship</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#0a265e;">The Fantastics ©</span></strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong> versus </strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#bd0000;">The Midnight Express</span></strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a good match that got the show off to a good start, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;"><strong>The Fantastics ©</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> defeated </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;"><strong>The Midnight Express</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> to retain the NWA American Tag Team championship. It was an open bout, won by tainted means after </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;"><strong>Jim Cornette</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> (manager of The Midnight Express), botched his attempt at interference on </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Tommy Rogers</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">, nailed </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;"><strong>Bobby Eaton</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> with his tennis racket instead!</div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="SvhYQ8R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvhYQ8R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PnO1EQr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PnO1EQr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Bill Mercer</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> is shown standing in front of a WCCW banner and has a smile on his face. He is proud to announce the planned return of </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>David Von Erich</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> to World Class, after his extended tour of Japan and other wordly regions! Clips of David's previous successes are played while Mercer performs a voice over, highlighting the accoldates of David's career, including his series of victories to become eight-time NWA Texas Heavyweight champion. The "Yellow Rose of Texas", and the prodigal son of Texas wrestling is back!</div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="SvhYQ8R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvhYQ8R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SvVFL4R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvVFL4R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="zmXG9gB.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zmXG9gB.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1XIPOxY.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1XIPOxY.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PnO1EQr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PnO1EQr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;"><strong>Kerry</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;"><strong>Kevin</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">, and </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;"><strong>Mike Von Erich</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> are all joined by </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Bill Mercer</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> in studio, where the boys express their excitement about the news of their brother, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>David</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">'s return. Mike says there is nobody he looks up to more than David. Kevin is sure to say he's happier than ever to get the whole family back together again. Kerry, on the other hand, is more purposeful with his choice of words, telling Mercer and the viewers he is excited to show David all he has learned since David's absence.</div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="BENkjf0.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BENkjf0.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CmIJA9M.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CmIJA9M.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MARpZKj.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MARpZKj.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#0a265e;">Iceman King Parsons</span></strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong> versus </strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#bd0000;">Randy Savage</span></strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a good match that got the crowd hotter, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;"><strong>Randy Savage</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> defeated </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;"><strong>Iceman King Parsons</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> in 6:04 by pinfall with a Flying Elbow Smash.</div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="SvhYQ8R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvhYQ8R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="enLTODW.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/enLTODW.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PnO1EQr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PnO1EQr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;"><strong>Gary Hart</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> is backstage with </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Bill Mercer</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> who holds the microphone while Hart spews hatred in regards to the returning </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>"Yellow Rose of Texas"</em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>David Von Erich</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">. Hart says World Class was better off without David, and calls him a failed champion. </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>"He failed the people of Texas and will fail them once more, mark my words!"</em></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="MCv8dg3.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCv8dg3.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kEYb14g.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kEYb14g.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CmIJA9M.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CmIJA9M.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SvVFL4R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvVFL4R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="zmXG9gB.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zmXG9gB.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;">The Dynamic Duo</span></span></strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> versus </span></strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;">Kerry & Kevin Von Erich</span></span></strong></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a superb match, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;"><strong>The Dynamic Duo</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;"> (Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez)</span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> defeated </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;"><strong>Kevin</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> & </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;"><strong>Kerry Von Erich</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> in 21:09 following outside interference from partner-in-crime of the Dynamic Duo, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="color:#bd0000;">Jake Roberts</span></strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">! Roberts knocked Kerry over the head with a big black briefcase when the referee was down, at the command of Von Erich nemesis </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="color:#bd0000;">Gary Hart</span></strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">! This allowed Gino to get the pin on Kerry and steal the victory in front of a rowdy Fort Worth crowd! The Dynamic Duo fled the ring as soon as trash began flying in while the Von Erichs contemplated their loss and argued with referee!</div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="SvhYQ8R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvhYQ8R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>"Well, ladies and gentleman, thank you for joining us for another exciting rendition of World Class Championship Wrestling! Next week, we'll hear words from David Von Erich! So long everybody!</em></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Copyright 1985, Southwest Sports, Inc.</strong></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52585" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>WCCW Live! Results</strong></div></div></div></div><ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Jake Roberts defeated Iceman King Parsons in 19:06 by pinfall after using a foreign object. This match got the show off to a strong start and got the crowd hotter.</div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">In an extremely short match, Randy Savage defeated Sean Michaels in 3:43 by pinfall with a Flying Elbow Smash. This match got the crowd hotter.</div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">In a decent match, The Dynamic Duo (Chris Adams & Gino Hernandez) defeated Davey Boy Smith and Owen Hart in 7:11 when Chris Adams pinned Owen Hart, illegally using the ropes as leverage.</div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">In a poor match, Billy Jack Haynes defeated Rip Oliver in 5:31 by pinfall.</div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">In a decent match, Kevin & Mike Von Erich defeated Kelly Kiniski and One Man Gang in 10:07 when Kevin Von Erich pinned Kelly Kiniski with a Diving Crossbody.</div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Kerry Von Erich © defeated The Missing Link in 12:52 by submission with an Iron Claw. During the match we also had Jake Roberts run in and attack Kerry Von Erich. Kerry Von Erich and The Missing Link don't seem to click and it made for an awkward bout.</div></div></div></div></li></ol><p></p></div></blockquote><p></blockquote></p></div><p></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGpistolpete Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 <blockquote style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:4px;border-color:#000000;max-width:1000px;”>Saturday, Week 1, January 1985 I woke up the next day after a short night’s sleep. I was invited out after our Friday night headline house show, and needless to say, things got a bit rowdy. Babying a hangover, I could barely make my way over to the phone in time to catch the incoming call. ”Can you believe this loada’ horse mananeur?” A frazzled Fritz Von Erich said over the line. ”Huh? Fritz?” I could barely intake anything he was saying. ”That wanna be ‘playboy’ Gary is off booking for Geigel now! I knew he was a salty bastard. When I knew he would find out I was giving you the book, oh I avoided him for about an entire week, I reckon.” “Fritz, what are you talking about?” “Gary! Gary Hart! He took the book with Geigel up in the midwest!” He replied. Slowly putting things together, he must have been saying Gary Hart was taking over the booking position with Central States Wrestling, another NWA-affiliate owned by Bob Giegel. Their office was based out of Kansas City, Missouri, essentially neighboring some of what Fritz was looking to book. I certainly had no acquaintance with the relationship Fritz has had with Gary over the years, so I wasn’t one to judge his reaction. I simply listened, as much as I could take. Fritz ranted about Gary, about how Gary never respected him and never gave him the due he deserved for ‘being the one to put him over’. My thoughts on Gary Hart were that he was an essential piece to the landscape of World Class, but I could tell Fritz was ready to give him the boot. “Woah, woah, Fritz, listen. You can’t blame a guy for going out and getting his money. Gary is a smart guy, and Giegel needs someone smart to run his booking, just like you need someone smart Fritz.” “Oh yeah, that why I got you?” “That’s right Fritz!” I said jokingly. This got him to lose a bit of his edge, but things soon ramped up when he learned additional news. Mid-South was making moves on the market, and they were quickly talking to a bunch of World Class guys… including Von Erichs. Kerry, our NWA American champion, got a big earful when Fritz learned Kerry was going to work dates for Bill Watts. But, I wonder if Fritz perhaps learned something from David running off earlier the year before… because for some reason Kerry didn’t back down and hasn’t said anything about decommitting from Watts. Besides, what else could he say when he learned Gino Hernandez had signed a deal with Watts first? Not only them, but Jake Roberts, Iceman King Parsons… I guess Fritz was forgetting a bunch of our roster already was working for Mid-South. That meant nothing in the face of Fritz spending hours going over how much of a crook Watts was, and how Mid-South Wrestling is a farce of a wrestling promotion. Called Watts a backstabber… a politicker… yeah yeah, aren’t you all Fritz… Most importantly, nobody said they would prioritise Mid-South overworking World Class shows, so what was there to complain about. Besides, I was hoping to pick off some potential stars in other territories too. I say it’s fair game…I had other problems going on too. Mike Von Erich, Billy Jack Haynes, Tom Zenk, they were all skipping road agent meetings and I asked Fritz to give them a stern warning. Although, that kid Mick Foley really brought everyone together, if only briefly, when he found that old karaoke machine in the locker room closet and put on quite a performance for us. Bringing me back to reality, Fritz asked to speak to me for a few minutes. He quickly ran over some, “guidelines”, he was passing across. He said if I didn’t have some goal posts to shoot for, how would I know where I was trying to score… or something like that. Anyways, he basically told me my number one priority was to grow World Class wrestling influence and size. He said he had done some deep digging on what I had mentioned, and was open to expansion, even if it upset the foundation of the National Wrestling Alliance. Also, he was very adamant that I was not allowed to hire any of those “comedian funny guy workers”, and definitely “nobody doing anything crazy like David told me about in Japan, no guys jumping off the tunnel way entrances or anything”, I think he was referring to what he called “the new daredevil style”... In my downtime, I was able to read-up on the latest in the World Wrestling Federation. Vince was getting closer to his so-called WrestleMania event. A giant pay-per-view supercard he had apparently been putting a lot of marbles on. As things appeared, it was shaping up for an epic showdown between Hulk Hogan and Paul Orndorff, as well as Andre the Giant against fellow big man Big John Studd. Needless to say, things were going to change drastically if this were to go off without a hitch, and these were damn good programs to put together ahead of supercard.</blockquote><blockquote style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:4px;border-color:#000000;max-width:1000px;”>Predition Cards WCCW Live! Hercules Hernandez and Rick Rude versus Rock N' Roll Express Iceman King Parsons versus Terry Gordy Jake Roberts versus Jose Lothario Billy Jack Haynes and Kerry Von Erich versus Gino Hernandez and Randy Savage Kevin Von Erich versus Michael Hayes WCCW Championship Sports (TV) Rock N' Roll Express versus The Fabulous Freebirds Billy Jack Haynes versus Kelly Kiniski Kerry Von Erich © versus Chris Adams w/Gary Hart for the NWA American Heavyweight title</blockquote> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman74 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 WCCW Live! Hercules Hernandez and Rick Rude versus Rock N' Roll Express Iceman King Parsons versus Terry Gordy Jake Roberts versus Jose Lothario Billy Jack Haynes and Kerry Von Erich versus Gino Hernandez and Randy Savage Kevin Von Erich versus Michael Hayes WCCW Championship Sports (TV) Rock N' Roll Express versus The Fabulous Freebirds Billy Jack Haynes versus Kelly Kiniski Kerry Von Erich © versus Chris Adams w/Gary Hart for the NWA American Heavyweight title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooverDan Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 WCCW Live! Hercules Hernandez and Rick Rude versus Rock N' Roll Express Iceman King Parsons versus Terry Gordy Jake Roberts versus Jose Lothario Billy Jack Haynes and Kerry Von Erich versus Gino Hernandez and Randy Savage Kevin Von Erich versus Michael Hayes WCCW Championship Sports (TV) Rock N' Roll Express versus The Fabulous Freebirds Billy Jack Haynes versus Kelly Kiniski Kerry Von Erich © versus Chris Adams w/Gary Hart for the NWA American Heavyweight title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvarasus Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 WCCW Live! Hercules Hernandez and Rick Rude versus Rock N' Roll Express My thinking here is Rude needs the win. Iceman King Parsons versus Terry Gordy Jake Roberts versus Jose Lothario Billy Jack Haynes and Kerry Von Erich versus Gino Hernandez and Randy Savage Hernandez and Savage are excellent heels. Kevin Von Erich versus Michael Hayes Probably going to win by DQ WCCW Championship Sports (TV) Rock N' Roll Express versus The Fabulous Freebirds Though pretty sure this going be some DQ win Billy Jack Haynes versus Kelly Kiniski Kerry Von Erich © versus Chris Adams w/Gary Hart for the NWA American Heavyweight title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 WCCW Live! Hercules Hernandez and Rick Rude versus Rock N' Roll Express Iceman King Parsons versus Terry Gordy Jake Roberts versus Jose Lothario Billy Jack Haynes and Kerry Von Erich versus Gino Hernandez and Randy Savage Kevin Von Erich versus Michael Hayes WCCW Championship Sports (TV) Rock N' Roll Express versus The Fabulous Freebirds Billy Jack Haynes versus Kelly Kiniski Kerry Von Erich © versus Chris Adams w/Gary Hart for the NWA American Heavyweight title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGpistolpete Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><blockquote style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:4px;border-color:#000000;max-width:1000px;”></p><img alt="wPeHXu9.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wPeHXu9.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>WCCW Championship Sports</strong></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Week 2, January 1985</strong></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="SvhYQ8R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvhYQ8R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>“Hello everybody, I’m </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>Bill Mercer</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>, and welcome to </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>World Class Championship Sports</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>! Tonight, Kerry Von Erich, the NWA American Heavyweight champion, defends his title against archrival </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>Christopher Adams</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>! But, also on the line! Chris Adams’ WCCW Television title in the very same match! Two titles, one bout! All that, and more exciting action, such as </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>Billy Jack Haynes</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>, in action against </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>Kelly Kiniski</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>, but first, it’s the </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>Fabulous Freebirds</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> in wild tag team action, as they go up against the new hot young things in World Class tag team action, the </em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><strong>Rock N’ Roll Express</strong></em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>!”</em></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="edCZ6oB.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/edCZ6oB.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="2OqK20D.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2OqK20D.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CmIJA9M.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CmIJA9M.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ly2HBLd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ly2HBLd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7dH5anb.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7dH5anb.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;">Rock N' Roll Express</span></span></strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> versus </span></strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;">The Fabulous Freebirds</span></span></strong></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a good match which got the show off to a strong start with a wild brawl, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;"><strong>The Fabulous Freebirds</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> defeated </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;"><strong>Rock N' Roll Express</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> in 11:04 when Michael Hayes pinned Robert Gibson with a handful of tights! The Freebirds played up their reputation in Texas as two of the most hated (but perhaps secretly beloved) villians in World Class history. The Rock N' Roll Express, on the other hand, are new the territory and after finding massive success in Memphis, have come down to World Class to give it their all and take their shot at the NWA American Tag Team titles. But, do the Freebirds have the same intentions in mind? Whatever the goals may be for both teams, the Freebirds walk out of this one with the bragging rights moving forward, shameless as they may be.</div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="SvhYQ8R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvhYQ8R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="foc75bc.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/foc75bc.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Bill Mercer</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> is back to talk briefly about the video he is about to play next. In front of the World Class logo, Mercer is excited to share with the viewers a video-taped message from the returning </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>David Von Erich</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">, for all the way in Japan! He cuts to the video and David is shown wearing his typical rancher-garb and patented cowboy hat, looking a bit more aged since last on WCCW television. He’s sitting in a nice office, across the desk, looking right into the camera. His enthusiasm is high as David proclaims his excitement to be returning home to the great state of Texas, where he can come back and show the fans all he has learned in his adventures from overseas! He says he has never felt better in the ring, but nothing will be better than returning home to be with his mother, father, and all of his brothers. He once again commits to being at the January Star Wars event, and can’t wait to see everyone once again! Until then, as they say in the land of the rising sun… </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>”Sayonara!”</em></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="SvhYQ8R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvhYQ8R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PnO1EQr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PnO1EQr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Back in front of the World Class banner, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Bill Mercer</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> is excited to reveal to the fans that at the January Star Wars event, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>David Von Erich</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> will be given a big Texas homecoming celebration to welcome his return to World Class wrestling! He calls it the biggest night in Texas wrestling history and expresses his excitement to be sharing such a wonderful moment, the return of David, with all of the World Class fans!</div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="MQoyQQD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MQoyQQD.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CmIJA9M.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CmIJA9M.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8Jx9GCb.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8Jx9GCb.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;">Billy Jack Haynes</span></span></strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> versus </span></strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;">Kelly Kiniski</span></span></strong></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a decent match, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;"><strong>Billy Jack Haynes</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> defeated </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;"><strong>Kelly Kiniski</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> in 8:10 by submission after locking in the Full Nelson! Billy Jack, since debuting in World Class, continues to find success both in the ring and in reaction from the fans.</div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="SvhYQ8R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvhYQ8R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9I2GCdo.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9I2GCdo.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Viewers are taken back to </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Bill Mercer</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">, now standing alongside </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;"><strong>Jake Roberts</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">. Roberts looks devilishly into the camera as he calls the </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;"><strong>Von Erichs</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> all weak mentally and physically, and they all need their brother </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>David</strong></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> to come back and save them from their immenent demise. Mercer quickly turns attention to the black briefcase in Jake's left hand. He asks Roberts why he has this briefcase in his possession all of the time now, and wants to know just what's inside. He reminds Jake and the viewers that it's the same briefcase which he used to interfere in the main event tag team match last week. Jake reveals the secret...</div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>"This baby right here? Oh, this is my ticket out! It's my ticket out of this town! Out of this life! My ticket to paradise, Bill... You see, two weeks ago this briefcase came across my possession. Now I'm not going to divulge all the details here on syndicated television, but what I will tell you is this briefcase found its way to me with a note on it. That note said that inside this briefcase is two-hundred fifty thousand dollars! Yeah... that's right? You hear me okay, Bill? Two hundred and fifty THOUSAND dollars... And ALL of that money is mine if I can deliver on one thing! Destroy the Von Erich family and spoil the return of David Von Erich!"</em></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>"Destroy the Von Erichs!? Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars!? This sounds like a whole bunch of horse manure if you ask me!"</em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Bill Mercer exclaimed.</div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>"Ha! Well it's the truth Bill, you hear me? And trust me, I've tried to open this puppy up! I've tried everything! But it's virtually impenetrable! The only way to get what's mine is to do the deed! And once the deed is done, Jake "The Snake" Roberts is about to become a rich, rich man..."</em></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Laughing maniacally, Jake walks off screen as Bill continues to question the validity of Jake's proclaimation... And the next question is, just who is paying Jake off to destroy the Von Erich family?</div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="SvVFL4R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvVFL4R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CmIJA9M.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CmIJA9M.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MCv8dg3.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MCv8dg3.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>NWA American Heavyweight</strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong> </strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#0a265e;">Kerry Von Erich ©</span></strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong> versus </strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#bd0000;">Chris Adams</span></strong></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a bout that had great heat and good wrestling, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#0a265e;"><strong>Kerry Von Erich ©</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> defeated </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;"><strong>Chris Adams</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> in 18:16 by submission with an Iron Claw after botched interference by Adams’ manager, </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="color:#bd0000;"><strong>Gary Hart</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">! It was a hard fought bout for both men, with the crowd decidely behind Kerry the entire way. After the match, Adams was visibly upset with Hart, who tried to explain himself in the wake of the bell toll. Kerry successfully defends his NWA American Heavyweight title, and also wins the WCCW Television championship from Chris Adams!</div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><img alt="wZwWA3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wZwWA3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Copyright 1985, Southwest Sports, Inc.</strong></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52585" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>WCCW Live! Results</strong></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><ul><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">In a decent match, Rock N' Roll Express defeated Hercules Hernandez and Rick Rude in 9:39 when Ricky Morton pinned Rick Rude with a fast roll-up. It was a quick, clean flash pinfall. </div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">In a good match and what you could call a wild brawl, Terry Gordy defeated Iceman King Parsons in 13:36 by pinfall with an Oriental Spike aftter a distraction by his tag team partner, Michael Hayes!</div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Jake Roberts defeated Jose Lothario by pinfall, illegally using the ropes for leverage. This was meant to calm the crowd but was poorly placed since the crowd hadn't peaked.</div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">In a bout that had great wrestling and good heat, Gino Hernandez and Randy Savage defeated Billy Jack Haynes and Kerry Von Erich in 14:43 when Billy Jack Haynes submitted Randy Savage with a Full Nelson only for the previously unconscious referee David Manning to recover and reverse the decision because Billy Jack had been disqualified after claiming Haynes was the one who threw him over the top rope! </div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">In a superb match, Kevin Von Erich defeated Michael Hayes in 20:03 by pinfall with a Diving Crossbody following botched interference by Terry Gordy!</div></div></div></div></li></ul><p></p></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52585" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Prediction Results</strong></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">GooverDan (7/8, 7/8 all-time)</div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">KeyzerSoze (7/8, 7/8 all-time)</div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">Hitman74 (5/8, 5/8 all-time)</div></div></div></div><br /></li><li><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">alavarasus (5/8, 5/8 all-time)</div></div></div></div><br /></li></ol><p></p></div></blockquote><p></blockquote></p></div><p></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHK1978 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Great show! I loved the Jake promo, top notch stuff there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendaryhorseman Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 <p>That Jake promo was top-notch, my friend. It really makes you wonder who is paying Jake Roberts that kind of money? Who wants to spoil the return of David Von Erich? I've got an idea floating around in my head, but I'll wait for another episode before I say something.</p><p> </p><p> Keep up the great work! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGpistolpete Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 <blockquote style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:4px;border-color:#000000;max-width:1000px;”>Saturday, Week 2, January 1985 ”Michael’s on his way out.” Fritz told me face-to-face. He was referring to Michael Hayes, one half of the Fabulous Freebirds. ”You know, Michael and I have a good relationship. He’s been good to me. I been good to him. And you know, the whole Freebird and Von Erich thing, you know you can’t do that forever.” Fritz continued. ”And Vince is paying him good.” I added. ”Yes, likely very good.” He concluded. ”Damnit!” I said, clenching my fist. Hayes was a brilliant performer and a huge name in World Class. I was going to rely on him to carry a lot of the backbone of the roster, but now my plans had to change. Probably not the first time I was going to have this feeling, but at least it was early enough. And where did that leave his partner-in-crime, Terry Gordy? Fritz and I soon gave Terry the call, one he was probably expecting. Terry was friendly and honest. Yes, he would accept an offer from Vince, but no, there was not one on the table. But had Terry, at this point, also ran his course? That was a question I would have to figure out, but at this point, I guess I was blessed to say Hayes was all Vince had targeted. The World Wrestling Federation was on a massive hiring spree, it was hard to even keep up with the news. Terry Funk, Rick Martel, The Road Warriors, Jimmy Garvin, Ron Garvin, and others. Some names I would have loved to bring in… Also newsworthy was the announcement of Stan Hansen and Bruiser Brody both signing written deals with New Japan Pro Wrestling, and went on to win the tag titles in their first match together. The WWF was making moves in the market, Jim Crockett Promotions was situating themselves internally. It’s become evident that Ric Flair is going to be the company’s figurehead moving forward, and will immediately enter a program with Dory Funk Jr. Also being pit together, Dusty Rhodes and Manny Fernandez against The Koloffs, as well as “Superstar” Billy Graham going into a program with up-and-comer Magnum T.A. Meanwhile, I was dealing with more backstage troubles. Buck Zumhofe brought some outsiders to a few shows this week, and to say they were questionable individuals would be an understatement. I gave him a stern warning personally to try to give myself some rep in the locker room, and it seems to have gone over well. Iceman King Parsons failed to show up to a meeting with a road agent, receiving an earful from Fritz, and that was even after he got into a fight and clocked Tom Zenk pretty good in the locker room. Speaking of Fritz, Mike Von Erich missed a road agent meeting, for the third time in two weeks. I made a ballsy move and decided to dock Mike’s pay, which received serious criticism from Fritz and the rest of his boys. In retrospect, probably not a good call to make two weeks on the job, but at least it’s helped me see where the line may be and when not to cross it… Alas, the road towards January Star Wars continues...</blockquote><blockquote style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:4px;border-color:#000000;max-width:1000px;”>Predition Cards WCCW Live! Gino Hernandez versus Kevin Von Erich The Fantastics © versus One Man Gang and The Missing Link for the NWA American Tag Team titles Randy Savage versus Terry Taylor Billy Jack Haynes versus Terry Gordy Chris Adams and Jake Roberts versus Rock N' Roll Express Kerry Von Erich © versus Michael Hayes for the NWA American Heavyweight title WCCW Championship Sports (TV) Chris Adams and The Midnight Express versus Kerry Von Erich and The Fantastics Billy Jack Haynes and Mike Von Erich versus Kelly Kiniski and One Man Gang Jake Roberts versus Kevin Von Erich </blockquote> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyTeran Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 WCCW Live! Gino Hernandez versus Kevin Von Erich The Fantastics © versus One Man Gang and The Missing Link for the NWA American Tag Team titles Randy Savage versus Terry Taylor Billy Jack Haynes versus Terry Gordy Chris Adams and Jake Roberts versus Rock N' Roll Express Kerry Von Erich © versus Michael Hayes for the NWA American Heavyweight title WCCW Championship Sports (TV) Chris Adams and The Midnight Express versus Kerry Von Erich and The Fantastics Billy Jack Haynes and Mike Von Erich versus Kelly Kiniski and One Man Gang Jake Roberts versus Kevin Von Erich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHK1978 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Gino Hernandez versus Kevin Von Erich I never saw anything that Gino did because I never had access to World Class growing up. The Fantastics © versus One Man Gang and The Missing Link for the NWA American Tag Team titles OMG and the Link are a hell of a team. Randy Savage versus Terry Taylor Billy Jack Haynes versus Terry Gordy I don't care the BJH claims he was a hitman in real life. Tonight he's going to Bad Street and we'll see how tough he is. Chris Adams and Jake Roberts versus Rock N' Roll Express Tough call here, the Gentleman and Jake should make for a good pairing. But it is Ricky and Robert they are facing...just went with my gut here. Kerry Von Erich © versus Michael Hayes for the NWA American Heavyweight title WCCW Championship Sports (TV) Chris Adams and The Midnight Express versus Kerry Von Erich and The Fantastics Billy Jack Haynes and Mike Von Erich versus Kelly Kiniski and One Man Gang Jake Roberts versus Kevin Von Erich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooverDan Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 WCCW Live! Gino Hernandez versus Kevin Von Erich The Fantastics © versus One Man Gang and The Missing Link for the NWA American Tag Team titles Randy Savage versus Terry Taylor Billy Jack Haynes versus Terry Gordy Chris Adams and Jake Roberts versus Rock N' Roll Express Kerry Von Erich © versus Michael Hayes for the NWA American Heavyweight title WCCW Championship Sports (TV) Chris Adams and The Midnight Express versus Kerry Von Erich and The Fantastics Billy Jack Haynes and Mike Von Erich versus Kelly Kiniski and One Man Gang Jake Roberts versus Kevin Von Erich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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