The Legacy Of Mid-Atlantic

Bockwinkel · March 20, 2022

When you think of the first big wrestling event to change the landscape of the industry, what is it that comes to your mind? For many, one obvious name lingers in the forefront of your minds. Wrestlemania. In 1985, the WWF would make their statement on American culture by introducing Wrestlemania, the idea of what would come to be known as the Pay-Per View. The Big Event. The Grand Daddy of Them All. But one could argue...that perhaps Wrestlemania may not have come to be, if it were not already for Starrcade...

Before there was Wrestlemania, there was Starrcade. 1983. A year that some tout to be the greatest year in wrestling history. Before everything got swallowed up, every company was making money, and the ruling body, the National Wrestling Alliance...had been THE name recognized with wrestling since the fifties. If you watched wrestling between the 1950s to the late 1970s and early 80's. Chances are, you were watching an NWA product...and the most recognized company within that Alliance, the most respected, the most talked about, the most notoriouswas The Mid-Atlantic. Ran by The Crockett family, The Mid-Atlantic is the company that nearly brought The NWA under one banner. Many fans and workers of the time would tell you. Mid Atlantic, or Jim Crockett Promotions, were the better product. They were more realistic, they were more athletic, they were serious, they were adult...they are your dad's kind of wrestling. Perhaps...if money was spent wiser, if finance decisions had been made less liberally...if better booking decision were mad.e If they never sold to Turner...the questions that make a Mid-Atlantic fan yearn for an alternate universe. This diary aims to try and simulate that alternate universe...by going back to 1983. The year of Starrcade, the year that everybody was succeeding...and anything could happen. We will follow the ethos of Mid Atlantic and NWA. Aiming to present wrestling as a serious sport. Titles, money, respect. Realistic storylines. Perhaps one day, uniting the alliance under one banner. And ensuring our dominance in the South can be established and maintained, maybe we beat the WWF, maybe we don't, or maybe Mid Atlantic, or JCP, whichever you prefer, become the company of the South and The WWF the company of the North. Maybe history will repeat itself, but this diary will tell a simple story. The Legacy Of Mid-Atlantic.

Diary Goals

1. Emulate the Mid-Atlantic and NWA booking style as best as I can

2. Unite N.W.A under a single banner.

3. Compete with the WWF

4. Have fun.

Bockwinkel · March 20, 2022

Initial Roster

Faces (Including Non Wrestlers)

Abe Jacobs

Bob Caudle

Bob Orton Jr.

Brian Blair

Charlie Cook

David Crockett

Denny Brown

Dizzy Hogan

Earl Hebner

Iceman King Parsons

Jack Brisco

Jay Youngblood

Jerry Brisco

Jim Crockett Jr.

Jimmy Valiant

Johnny Weaver

Jumbo Tsuruta

Larry Lane

Mark Youngblood

Masanobu Fuchi

Mike George

Mike Rotundo

Porkchop Cash

Rich Landrum

Rick Rude

Ricky Steamboat

Roddy Piper

Rufus R Jones

Skip Young

Stu Schwartz

Tommy Young

Heels (Including Non Wrestlers)

Abdullah The Butcher

Angelo Mosca

Black Bart

Bobby Bass

Buzz Sawyer

Dick Slater

Don Kernodle

Dory Funk Jr.

Gary Hart

Gene Anderson

Genichiro Tenryu

Greg Valentine

Harley Race

Hercules Hernandez

Johnny Valentine

Jos Leduc

Ken Timbs

Leroy Brown

Mark Fleming

Mike Davis

Nelson Royal

Oliver Humperdink

One Man Gang

Pat Rose

Paul Jones

Pvt. Jim Nelson

Randy Anderson

Ric Flair

Sgt. Slaughter

Terry

Funk

The Ninja Warrior

Tommy Gilvert

Vinnie Valentino

Champions

NWA World Heavyweight Champion ( ALLIANCE TITLE )

Ric Flair

Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion

Jack Brisco

Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Champions

Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood

NWA Television Champion

Abdullah The Butcher

NWA United States Heavyweight

Greg Valentine

NWA World Tag Team

Sgt. Slaughter & Don Kernodle

Old School Fan · March 20, 2022

Being a fan of the '80s Crockett era, I'd sure like to see how this goes. Subscribed.

SHaynes23 · March 20, 2022

I'm 100 percent in on this as well. The 80's are my favorite era to watch as well. Very exciting to see how the NWA bands together and have them put up a fight against the WWF.

Bockwinkel · March 22, 2022

*I signed Gordon Solie as announcer before the show because...it's Gordon Solie. <div style="text-align:center;">Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling 01/01/1983 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="54166" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N-D4zxivNtE" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/N-D4zxivNtE"</a> title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <img alt="J0td3jk.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J0td3jk.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="u8lgD2o.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/u8lgD2o.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gAzpiy1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gAzpiy1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Bob Caudle Gordon Solie Johnny Weaver Bob Caudle Welcome wrestling fans to another editionof Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and the very first edition to bring us into the year of 1983. I'm joined this evening on commentary with Johnny Weaver and a new addition to the table, viewers of other National Wrestling Alliance presentations may recognize him. He's a man with a great passion for the sport and I'm sure he will help add some great insights and wrestling knowledge here at the announce table. Gordon Solie Thank you Bob that's very high praise. I'm just glad to be here in what I would say, is the premier company of the National Wrestling Alliance. I certainly have the best seat in the house and I will take great pride in helping present and describe to the fans at home the incredible product we'll be bringing them on a regular basis. Johnny Weaver Nowhere else in America has wrestling quite like Mid-Atlantic and if you need proof? I' sure you'll find plenty of it here tonight. Bob Caudle We certainly have quite a bit to look forward to tonight and we will be starting off this evening's festivities as the big man Hercules Hernandez takes on the young up and comer Mike Rotundo! </div></div><div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="54166" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Hercules Hernandez VS. Mike Rotundo</div> <img alt="pr4sVGo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pr4sVGo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />VS. <img alt="81NdyYi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/81NdyYi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Mike Rotunda tried his best but he just couldn't put the big man down. In this opening bout Hernandez showed just what brute strength and power he truly possessed and made his mark on the first episode of the year. hernandez beat Rotunda in 7:58 with a Bear Hug Rated: 42 </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="54166" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Jumbo Tsuruta VS. One Man Gang</div> <img alt="BCN9VIQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BCN9VIQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />VS. <img alt="dkBJ9pu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dkBJ9pu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> It was a surprise showing from Jumbo Tsuruta. His japanese style of fighting proved to be a challenge for One Man Gang despite the size advantage he possessed. However, One Man Gang got the momentum back after a rake to the eyes and used his mass to bully Jumbo around for the rest of the encounter. Eventually beating Jumbo in 9;06 with a Big Splash. Rated: 63 </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="54166" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Inspirational Wrestler of 1982.</div> We go to the interview area where Bob Caudle is standing at the desk, sitting on top of the desk is a small, rectangular shaped object covered by a red silk cloth. Clearly being presented as a formal moment here tonight, the fans applaud as Caudle addresses them. <img alt="J0td3jk.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J0td3jk.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Bob Caudle Ladies and gentlemen if I may take a moment of your time here. I am proud to announce a very special moment here tonight. You see, we here at Mid-Atlantic are aware of the Bill Apter publication, Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We are also very aware that many of you in attendance here tonight may happen to be readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Well for those of you who may not be aware, each year the publication awards wrestlers throughout the industry for their accomplishments and achievements. Obviously with a new year, comes a new set of awards for the year just passed and I stand here proud tonight to announce to you that one of our very own wrestlers has won one of these awards, voted on by you, the readers, and the wrestling fans! The fans applaud, some of them louder, cheering, as they already knew what Caudle was about to announce, whether they knew or not, the fans were happy to hear one of their favorites had been recognized for something. Bob Caudle Well ladies and gentlemen, it just so happens, that with an impressive margin of victory, with over twenty two thousand votes...you have declared our very own...Roddy Piper...to be the Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Inspirational Wrestler of 1982 Award! <img alt="qlHlUJ2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qlHlUJ2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Piper walks into the shot, standing beside Bob Caudle with a genuine look of shock on his face. Some of the fans in attendance can be heard booing, but they are shrouded by the majority of the fans applauding and chanting Piper's name. The ones that were booing though? They had their reasons...they remember a different man. Caudle pulls back the silth cloth and reveals a rectangular award, Black and Gold with the following inscription. "This Award Recognizes RODDY PIPER as Inspirational Wrestler of 1982. Decided on by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated" Bob Caudle Roddy this must be a wonderful moment for you, to see the appreciation and the acceptance that these fans are giving you. Personally, as man who has seen you at your worst...and a man who sees you now. It is good to be able to present this ward to you here tonight. If I may ask you Roddy. How has this journey been for you? How do you feel getting here? Roddy Piper I'll answer that question in a moment Bob I just...I just gotta talk to the people who were booing me for a moment. Because...I understand. I understand why they're still booing me. Have I been an angel? Have I been a saint Bob Caudle? You know...you know better than all these people, because you saw me up close every single night I was in the ring. Saint? Me? No sir. They still boo me because...they don't trust me and you know something? I don't blame them. I WOULDN'T TRUST ME EITHER! I've played dirty, I've lied, I've cheated, I've dragged men through the mud if it meant getting one step ahead of them! And did I enjoy it?! YOU BET I DID! Some of the boos get louder...some of the fans shout back in protest "HE'S CHANGED!" The audience arguing amongst themselves until Piper chimes back in... Roddy Piper BUT... The fans go silent, under the control and manipulation of this man who's turned a new leaf. Roddy Piper BUT...none of it ever got me anywhere. See i'd like to think that my goal here in Mid-Atlantic is the same as everybody elses in this company, in this Alliance and in the industry! The Ten Pounds of Gold Bob Caudle...The NWA World Heavyweight Championship! Things just got serious. The crowd erupted in joy. The NWA World Heavyweight Championship is the major leagues of professional wrestling...and when anybody implies they're making their run, People start to listen. Piper is fully aware of this perception too. Roddy Piper Oh you betcha! I wanted that gold brother, I wanted it from the very start! And I knew any wrestler worth his salt in this locker room would share that same goal! And I had to get ahead of them! I HAD TO! If takin someone else outta the picture meant me climbing another rung of that ladder! I'D DO IT! But did it get me closer to that belt? Did I ever even hear my name uttered in the same sentence...as a mere...idea for that belt? No. I was stuck...I was complacent. I was wrong. And I don't even know if I've changed completely because I just can't give up! I just can't stop fighting! If I have to CRAWL ON MY HANDS AND KNEES to PROVE myself in this ring I'm gonna do it! Nobody...and I mean nobody is ever going to make me quit... The fans are now entirely on Piper's side. Even the ones who were booing before had to respect the drive, passion and emotion that Piper was displaying tonight. I wouldn't be so sure about that... Business just picked up. , the fans attention diverted to right stage. As in walks in, head to toe in designer clothing. A fine business suit and tie and black tinted sunglasses. Upon his shoulder lay a belt. The most prestigious belt in wrestling. The NWA World Championship... <img alt="BzDLiNf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BzDLiNf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Ric Flair Bob Caudle...if you don't mind handing me your microphone for a moment, I promise I won't be long. It's just...I'd just like to take a moment...TO TALK ABOUT MYSELF...and to talk about...our Inspirational Wrestler of the year here. My, my my. What a glamorous award you have there Piper. I can almost see my reflection in it! Only...almost though? How much do ya think it cost them to make that? Five thousand? Ten? Couldn't have been any more than that...and if it was ten? They got robbed I'm afraid to tell you! The hatred for Flair seemed to make Piper rise only further in the minds of the audience, whilst some girls swooning head over heels might still be screaming for Ric. the majority of the fans in attendance make it clear what the perception is. Flair is beyond out of line here. Ric Flair It's sad to think that THAT is the most valuable thing you have in your collection. You really want to know why it is you haven't been anywhere close to in the running for my belt Piper? It's not because of your wrestling ability, although allow me to confirm your suspicions. You have none. Piper clenches his fists, he wants to jmp at Flair their and then, gritting his teeth. Trying to maintain his composure. The old Piper would have jumped at Flair by now, attacked him with the nearest object he could find. He was trying to avoid those temptations to do so right now.... Ric Flair It's because you're a bum Piper! You're a street rat! You're an unwanted infestation on this industry! Everywhere you go you are an ugly reminder of what this industry USED to be! A roaming band of thugs...Do you think ANY self respecting wrestling company would dare to make you their champion? Of any kind! Let alone The WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT championship! The most PRESTIGIOUS championship that is known in our business! Piper places the belt upon the interviewer stand for all to see, the gold reflecting the lights of the studio. Letting everyone in attendance and at home get a good look at it. More importantly...letting Piper get a good look at it... Ric Flair And you...you rat...you have the nerve to suggest you deserve it?! Piper...take my advice...go back to the gutters you crawled out from. Because as long as I have anything to say about it...You will never come within an inches grasp of my belt...it will remain what it has always been to you...a pipe dream! Piper finally lunges, unable to contain his rage, but Flair sees it coming and hops back, with a huge, weaselly smirk on his face, laughing. he had finally gotten Piper to react the way he wanted him to. Ric Flair GO ON PIPER! HIT ME! DO IT! DO IT YOU THUG AND I SWEAR TO GOD I'LL SUE YOU! If it isn't in a sanctioned match which I agree to I have the right to take you for every penny you got! Not that it would be many to begin with but...it would be worth it. And you can call that dirty tactics if you want Piper. I call it having some respect for this business. If it was another WRESTLER standin' in front of me right now and he took a shot? Yeah I'd be mad, yeah I'd want to fight back...but I wouldn't sue him...because he's a WRESTLER...and that Piper...is something that you can never ever be! Roddy Piper Well why don't I prove it to you, huh?! Ric Flair Prove it to me?! And how do you plan to do that? Roddy Piper Pick someone...Anybody. I don't care who...and I'll stand toe to toe with them, same way I do with everyone else. And if I win...then I get a shot at you... Ric Flair And if you lose? Roddy Piper If I lose...then you get to pick my next match after that...who I face and if I lose against that opponent. Then that will be my last moment Ric Flair So let me get this straight Piper. You lose against the person I pick for you next week...and I basically get to put together your final match here in Mid-Atlantic Roddy Piper That's right Flair...and if you can't take a deal like that when it's staring you in the face. Then I'd say you're just a coward. Ric Flair Piper...It's a deal. Flair walks away as Piper reaches out his hand to seal the deal, the ultimate sign of disrespect as Flair heads off, letting off a mighty WOOOOOOO for all to hear... Rated: 63 </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="54166" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Jack Brisco VS. Paul Jones.</div> <img alt="nBv02wv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nBv02wv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />VS. <img alt="MtPFKxX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MtPFKxX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A contender for match of the night and potentially the most technical match of the night in terms of skill. Jack Brisco showed us all why he IS the Mid-Atlantic Champion as he outmaneuvered and outpaced Paul Jones in a tremendous display of wrestling prowess. Brisco would pick up the win in 12:30 with a sleeper hold. Rated: 63 </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="54166" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">After The Match</div> <img alt="nBv02wv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nBv02wv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XAXQILu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XAXQILu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Jack Brisco is celebrating his victory in the ring. The moment he goes to collect his bell from the timekeeper however, out from the audience, erupts Terry Funk! Who absolutely Pearl Harbours Jack Brisco! Taking him out with a clubbing blow straight to the back of the head! Then he lays in the boots to the Mid-Atlantic champ. The security team having to step in and seperate Terry from Brisco! Rated: 60 </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="54166" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Have Mercy!</div> <img alt="8hcHuxg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8hcHuxg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We go to a pre taped segment from earlier in the night. Straight away with his golden locks and unmistakeable swagger, is The Boogie Woogie Man himself, Jimmy Valiant and he's looking as fired up and as ready to go as ever. Jimmy Valiant WOOOO I FEEL GOOD DADDY! THE BOOGIE MAN FEELS GOOD DADDY-O! He feels GOOD...Coz you see while I was ridin in the limo with Burt Reynolds on my way to the show, I got the phone call babv! I got little Jimmy Crockett on the phone tellin'me I'm up against Greg Valentine! OOOOOOOO MERCY! Are we talkin' big money or are we talkin big money baby? Jimmy Valiant See ol' Greggy Valentine? He's Main EVENT territory and Main Event territory don't pay no small change NO WAY SUGAR DUMPLIN! And hey...this might not be no title match but Boogie Woogie KNOOOOOWS that Greg Valentine carryin' some serious bling around his waist to and you can take me to the BANK...sayin' I got my eyes on that gold...So I'll give it my best...My high school try...and I'm gonna lay down some funk...ya'all gonna remember... Rated: 61 </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="54166" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Greg Valentine VS. Jimmy Valiant</div> NON TITLE <img alt="zof5hmo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zof5hmo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />VS. <img alt="8hcHuxg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8hcHuxg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Jimmy Valiant certainly put up a...Valiant effort...but Valentine's dirty tricks put a damper on things, taking whatever cheap shots he could get when the ref wasn't looking , or taking what liberties he could when the ref was looking. Valentine, despite being able to beat Valiant with his title...still had to look for the easy way out...and unfortunately that happened when with his foot on the ropes...Valentine ended the night with his victory. Rated: 62 </div></blockquote> Final Rating 61 </div>

SHaynes23 · March 22, 2022

Great first show. Very interesting premise with how Flair vs. Piper is being set up. Very excited to see where it leads.

Bockwinkel · March 22, 2022

<div style="text-align:center;">World Wide Wrestling <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="54166" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>Skip Young Defeated Buzz Sawyer - 46 One Man Gang Defeated Mark Youngblood- 39 Oliver Humperdink Promises that 1983 is going to be a good year for The House of Humperdink as he showcases One Man Gang as his newest client - 49 Don Kernodle Defeated Jay Youngblood After Interference From Sgt. Slaughter - 44 Slaughter and Kernodle Taunt Steamboat who was away from the arena tonight- 61 Dick Slater Defeated Mike Rotundo - 54 Dory Funk Jr. Defeated Jerry Brisco - 61 Final Rating 58</div></div><div></div></blockquote></div>

Bockwinkel · March 22, 2022

<div style="text-align:center;">Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling Match Card 07/01/1983</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="54166" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Iceman King Parsons VS. Angelo Mosca One Man Gang VS. Porkchop Cash Gene Anderson VS. Jimmy Valiant Jerry Brisco VS. Terry Funk MAIN EVENT Roddy Piper VS. ??? Ric Flair Chooses Piper's Opponent</div></div></blockquote>

Old School Fan · March 22, 2022

Iceman King Parsons VS. Angelo Mosca

One Man Gang VS. Porkchop Cash

Gene Anderson VS. Jimmy Valiant

Jerry Brisco VS. Terry Funk

MAIN EVENT

Roddy Piper VS. ???

Ric Flair Chooses Piper's Opponent

Prediction for Piper's opponent: Flair chooses Greg Valentine

BHK1978 · March 23, 2022

Iceman King Parsons VS. Angelo Mosca

One Man Gang VS. Porkchop Cash

I have no idea who Porkchop Cash is, so I have to go with the name.

Gene Anderson VS. Jimmy Valiant

I honestly did not know Gene was still wrestling in the 80's.

Jerry Brisco VS. Terry Funk

I just like Terry better even if I was terrified of him as a little kid.

MAIN EVENT

Roddy Piper VS. ???

Ric Flair Chooses Piper's Opponent: I like Old School Fan's pick due to Ric and Greg's history as tag team partners. But I am going to go with his "cousin" Ole Anderson even though he is not on the roster.

nimo34 · March 23, 2022

Iceman King Parsons VS. Angelo Mosca

One Man Gang VS. Porkchop Cash

Gene Anderson VS. Jimmy Valiant

Jerry Brisco VS. Terry Funk

MAIN EVENT

Roddy Piper VS. ???

Ric Flair Chooses Piper's Opponent

SHaynes23 · March 23, 2022

Iceman King Parsons VS. Angelo Mosca

One Man Gang VS. Porkchop Cash

Gene Anderson VS. Jimmy Valiant

Jerry Brisco VS. Terry Funk

MAIN EVENT

Roddy Piper VS. ???

Ric Flair Chooses Piper's Opponent--I think we'll see Greg Valentine here

Sco xY2Jx · April 1, 2022

Iceman King Parsons VS. Angelo Mosca

One Man Gang VS. Porkchop Cash

Gene Anderson VS. Jimmy Valiant

Jerry Brisco VS. Terry Funk

MAIN EVENT

Roddy Piper VS. ???

Ric Flair Chooses Piper's Opponent

Prediction for Piper's opponent: Greg Valentine

Bockwinkel · April 1, 2022

Apologies for delay, super busy week of work.

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling 07/01/1983
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Bob Caudle
Hello again wrestling fans and welcome to another edition of Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling and if you missed it last week, you sure missed one heck of a way of kicking off the new year!

Gordon Solie
That's right Bob, Roddy Piper was fortunate enough last week to win an award from Pro Wrestling Illustrated, an award which was chosen by the fans and The NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Ric Flair decided to show his face and make his opinion known!

Johnny Weaver
He has organized a match for Piper here tonight where he must face off against an opponent of Flair's choosing. If Piper wins? He gets his opportunity for the ten pounds of gold! He gets his opportunity to be recognized as the best athlete in this sport today!

Bob Caudle
And if he loses? Then Flair also gets the luxury of putting together what could be Piper's last match. It's high stakes here tonight folks and you certainly don't want to miss it! But starting us off this evening we have Iceman King Parsons heading in the ring, against Angelo Mosca!

Iceman King Parsons VS. Angelo Mosca
VS.

Iceman starts things off with a fast paced style that led to a somewhat surprising victory, earning him some admiration of the fans as he has a good showing an victory against Wrestling Veteran Angelo Mosca.
Rated:55

One Man Gang VS. Porkchop Cash
VS.

One Man Gang continues his domination as he makes quick work of Porkchop Cash in a match that was clearly stacked against Cash from the beginning. He was put to end after One Man ang hit a big Bodysplash for the pinfall. With Oliver Humperdink ecstatic that one of his new agents were already making quick work of Mid Atlantic Roster members.
Rated: 45

Ric Flair Interview

Gordon Solie
Ladies and gentlemen thank you for joining me, at this moment in time I would like to introduce you to a man who is most certainly on everybody's mind after his actions last week, He is the National Wrestling Alliance World's Heavyweight Champion! Ladies and gentlemen Mr. Ric Flair!

Ric enters the stage to a majority of booing fans, showing their disdain for the Nature Boy. Some girls however ddidn't care, they were screaming like Elvis had just entered the building and was swivelling his hips at them, which only caused Flair to smirk as he came in, championship over his shoulder, tinted shades and fine, Gucci brand Blue suit. Wearing easily five housand dollars worth of material on his person, let alone the value of the belt upon his shoulders. He pulls back the sleeve of his suit and shakes his wrist in the air, revealing a golden watch which he brings up to Gordon Solie's face.

Ric Flair
Gordon...take a look at my wrist for a moment would you? Can you tell me what you see?

Gordon Solie
I see a watch...

Ric Flair
A watch? A WATCH?! Clearly you need to get yourself a prescription! Because this just ain't any watch on my wrist Gordon! This here is a two thousand dollar Rolex! This little trinket right here?! Is worth more than anything Roddy Piper...has ever done in wrestling and if you listen to it closely Gordon...you can hear the fine crafted hands ticking away. Tell the people if you can hear it!

Gordon Solie
Why...why yes Mr Flair I can hear it but I don't kno-

Ric Flair
THAT'S RIGHT YOU CAN HEAR IT! And you know who else hears it? Roddy Piper...because this two thousand dollar watch? It's ticking away the last moments that Roddy Piper will ever see on National Television! I have chosen an opponent Gordon Solie! I have chosen someone who I know is more than willing to help me uphold the respectability and legitimacy of this sport! I have chosen someone who is a CHAMPION in this sport...and I have chosen someone who understands the threat that street trash like Roddy Piper poses to our profession...and is happy to take on the task absolutely free of charge!

Gordon Solie
Mr. Flair I must say I think it is ridiculous that you are going to such downright personal and in my opinion, outright disgusting opinions of Roddy Piper. There was no need for what you did last week and certainly no need for you to continue the way you are

Ric Flair
That's where you're wrong Solie! See whether you love me or hate me, you all tune in to see me and that's for one very simple reason...because I'm the Best.Thing.Going. TODAY! WOOO! I am...a professional wrestler and as long as this belt is on my shoulders? It means I am the BEST professional wrestler in the sport today and to to be expected to sit there and watch as some little thug recieves an award for being The Most INSPIRATIONAL wrestler of the year?! Roddy Piper!? No Solie...somethin' has to change and somethin has to change fast. That's why I came out, that's why I said what I said and that is why tonight...I get myself a front row seat and I get to watch a very good friend of mine, a REPRESENTATIVE of this sport...put Piper in his place! I'm talking about your UNITED STATES CHAMPION! GREG VALENTINE!

Flair smirks once more, after his announcement to hear the fans reaction, a mix of shock and hatred as they hear an old friend of Flair's is acting as Hitman for him here tonight. He walks off stage, flashing his championship to the screen as he does.

Rated:66

Gene Anderson VS. Jimmy Valiant
VS.

Jimmy Valiant regains some momentum after his loss against Valentine last week and shows us all that the Boogie Woogie Man never lets a defeat keep his groove down for long baby! He defeats Gene Anderson in just over ten minutes after shucking and jiving his way to a pinfall with his Boogie Woogie Elbow Drop!
Rated: 53

Terry Funk VS. Jerry Brisco
VS.

Terry Funk would take the easy way out when the wrestling ability of Jerry Brisco would prove to be a challenge. Brisco tried to get some revenge for what happened to his brother last week and put up a great fight against the dangerous Funk, but when things started looking tough, Funk intentionally Disqualified himself when he struck Brisco with a chair from the audience at ringside.

Rated:62

After The Match

And Terry Funk wastes no time after his so called defeat, because despite technically losing the match, he certainly was standing over him right now and he was delivering shots to the fallen Brisco! Folks we don't know what The issue is between the Funks and the Briscos right now but one thing we do know is it is VIOLENT! As Terry claws at Brisco's face and eyes, before stomping him into the ground. he begins fiddling with his waist, removing his belt from his pants and raising it in the air! He's planning on whipping Jerry Brisco! He's planning on whipping Brisco!

BUT WAIT! JACK BRISCO IS RUNNING IN! Jack Brisco running in, in the nick of time to save his brother, and sends Terry high tailing it out of the ring and towards the back!

Rated: 55

Roddy Piper VS. Greg Valentine
VS.

Piper and Valentine go to to toe in what can only be described as a brawl. Both men with severe intentions within their mind. For Valentine, he's doing a favor for his friend, for his former partner and in his mind, a favor for the wrestling industry, by trying to weaken and potentially take out Roddy Piper. Foor Piper, it's a chance at the greatest title belt in the industry! It's a shot at Ric Flair! It's to show that he CAN fight with the best of them. That he IS someone to be taken seriously!

And it is clear from the get go that both of these men are on a mission. Wrestling ladies and Gentlemen, after all, is no bellet and we were seeing it here. No punches pulled, every shot taken with aim and purpose. Greg Valentine trying to stay on top of Piper, clubbing him, hitting him with over head punches, and elbows, trying to keep him on his knees with shots to the shins and the backs of the leg. Piper fighting back with gut punches, trying to take the wind out of Valentine. The two locking up, testing each others strength before Valentine whips around Piper and delivers an elbow to the back of the head. The two men scrambling, each one trying to get the other in the turnbuckle. Valentine trying to use his weight advantage against Piper, only for Piper to whip around him this time, pushing him towards the turnbuckle and causing him to bump his head against the pad. Moments like this were clear that it was scrappy. Piper would pick up the win after getting the sleepr on valentine. The referee raising Valentines arms three times.
Rated:64

After The Match

Flair Jumps the barricade! He runs in from the audience! Into the ring! CLOCKING PIPER IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH HIS TITLE BELT! And the sore loser Valentine joins in too! The two men delivering the boots in an absolute sickening 2 on 12 Assault to bring the show to an end as they are finally seperated and escorted out by the referees and security as the show fade out on Piper out cold in the middle of the ring...

Rated:64

Final Rating: 63

Bockwinkel · April 10, 2022

World Wide Wrestling

Brett Sawyer Defeated Mark Youngblood- 43

Buzz Sawyer Defeated Dizzy Hogan- 38

Sgt Slaughter Defeated Rufus R. Jones- 54

Jay Youngblood gives an interview regarding Slaughter & Kernodle. Slaugter & Kernodle attack and Youngblood gets saved by Ricky Steamboat - 62

Jerry Brisco Defeated Ken Timbs - 48

Ricky Steamboat Defeated Dick Slater- 64

Final Rating- 60

Bockwinkel · April 10, 2022

Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Match Card

Pvt. Jim Nelson VS. Skip Young

Dick Slater VS Rufus R. Jones

Steamboat & Youngblood VS. The Sawyers

Greg Valentine VS. Bob Orton JR

AND MORE TO SEE ON THE SHOW

Old School Fan · April 10, 2022

Pvt. Jim Nelson VS. Skip Young

Dick Slater VS Rufus R. Jones

Steamboat & Youngblood VS. The Sawyers

Greg Valentine VS. Bob Orton JR

Dalton · April 11, 2022

Pvt. Jim Nelson VS. Skip Young

Dick Slater VS Rufus R. Jones

Steamboat & Youngblood VS. The Sawyers

Greg Valentine VS. Bob Orton JR

BHK1978 · April 11, 2022

Pvt. Jim Nelson VS. Skip Young

I can honestly say I have never heard of either of these guys, so I have no clue who to pick.

Dick Slater VS Rufus R. Jones

Steamboat & Youngblood VS. The Sawyers

Greg Valentine VS. Bob Orton JR

Herrbear · April 11, 2022

Pvt. Jim Nelson VS. Skip Young

Dick Slater VS Rufus R. Jones

Steamboat & Youngblood VS. The Sawyers

Greg Valentine VS. Bob Orton JR

Hollywood · April 11, 2022

Pvt. Jim Nelson VS. Skip Young

Dick Slater VS Rufus R. Jones

Steamboat & Youngblood VS. The Sawyers

Greg Valentine VS. Bob Orton JR

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