Announcers: Mike Tenay, Tony Schiavone & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
Ring Announcer: Dave Penzer
Referees: Charles Robinson, Nick Patrick & Mark "Slick" Johnson
1. Cruiserweight Tournament Rematch. Lenny Lane over "Hard Knox" Chris Candido (w/ Tammy Lynn Sytch) by DQ at 4:50. Tammy lost her temper with Charles Robinson after several "slow" counts on pin attempts by Candido and slapped the referee across the face to draw the disqualification.
2. Ernest "The Cat" Miller (w/ manager Sonny Oono) over Billy Kidman (w/ Torrie Wilson) at 6:29. Oono climbed up on the apron to smash Billy Kidman with his briefcase but caught a haymaker from Kidman instead. Nevertheless, the distraction allowed Miller to roll up Kidman from behind for the winning pinfall.
3. "Latino Heat" Eddie Guerrero over Disco Inferno at 6:19. Eddie received some unexpected help from Scott Putski who wandered down to ringside and pushed Disco Inferno off his perch on the top rope. Guerrero followed up with his Frog Splash finisher to put away his opponent. After the bout, Disco and Putski battled back to the dressing room.
4. U.S. Tournament Match. Buff Bagwell pinned "Rowdy" Roddy Piper with a handful of tights at 11:29 after Piper missed a corner charge and crashed shoulder-first into the turnbuckle.
5. Tag Team Tournament Match. The n.W.o.'s Outsiders ("Big Sexy" Kevin Nash & Scott Hall w/ "Hollywood" Hogan) over Sister Sherri's Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray) at 9:19. "Hollywood" Hogan clubbed Stevie Ray from behind with a baseball bat while Nash distracted Referee Mark Johnson. Hall followed up with the Outsider's Edge (Crucifix Powerbomb ) to pin Stevie as Johnson turned around to make the three count.
6. Falls Count Anywhere Street Fight. Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Career Killer" Mike Awesome. DDP fought like a man possessed and battered Awesome from one end of the Market Square Arena to the other. Page choked out Awesome with some TV cables and pinned him on the floor of the production room.
7. WCW Title Match with Michael "Let's Get Ready To Rumble" Buffer providing the ring introductions. World Champion Sting over the challenger, Goldberg by DQ at 16:38. With Goldberg caught in the Scorpion Death Lock, The Giant (WWE's Big Show) ran down to ringside and attacked Sting from behind. Referee Charles Robinson immediately called for the bell. The Giant then planted both the champion and challenger with Chokeslams before leaving ringside with Sting's championship belt.
WCW/n.W.o. Monday Night Nitro Results (Circa Mid to Late 90's) - Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Winston-Salem, NC. Att: 13,816.
Announcers: Tony Schiavone & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
Ring Announcer: "Mean" Gene Okerlund
Referees: Scott Dickinson & Charles Robinson
1. "The Juice" Juventud Guerrera pinned Silver King with a Small Package at 6:38.
2. Meng over "The Ragin' Cajun" Lash Leroux by submission with the Tongan Death Grip at 7:05.
3. Cruiserweight Tournament Match. Ultimo Dragon eliminated Shannon Moore (w/ Evan Karagias & "Sugar" Shane Helms) with the Dragon Sleeper Hold at 5:34.
4. Hardcore Match. "Nasty Boy" Brian Knobbs defeated "Screaming" Norman Smiley at 6:22. Knobbs set Smiley up on a table in the ring and came off the 2nd rope with a Splash through the table to pin his opponent.
5. "Iceman" Dean Malenko over "Squire" David Taylor (w/ "Lord" Steven Regal) at 11:17 in a very competitive match. The end came for Taylor when his Bluebloods' tag team partner Regal accidently smashed him with the Union Jack flag pole leading to the pinfall.
6. Tag Team Tournament Match. The Mamalukes (Big Vito & Johnny "The Bull" Stamboli w/ Tony Marinara) eliminated KroniK (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) via Count Out at 12:21. With Marinara up on the apron distracting Referee Charles Robinson, Vito clocked Brian Adams from behind with a blackjack on the floor. Robinson put the ten count on the KO'd Adams to send the Mamalukes into the Finals against the n.W.o.'s Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall).
7. In the Main Event, The Giant (WWE's Big Show) and Goldberg were both counted out by Referee Scott Dickinson at 15:28. With the Giant woozy and up against the ropes, Goldberg came running with a mighty clothesline that sent both men toppling over the top rope and out onto the floor. Neither man could shake out the cobwebs from the fall in time to make Dickinson's ten count.
Announcers: Todd Keneley & Don West
Ring Announcer: Jeremy Borash
Referees: Jamie Tucker, Mike Posey & Taryn Terrell
1. Christian York defeated Joey Ryan (w/ "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan) by DQ at 6:33. Morgan ran into the ring to break up Christian York's pin attempt after York hit his Mood Swing (Swinging Neckbreaker) finisher on Ryan. Referee Jamie Tucker immediately called for the bell.
2. The Young Bucks (Jeremy & Max Buck) beat the tandem of Kid Kash & Gunner by disqualification at 4:26. Jeremy Buck connected with a 450 Splash off the top rope onto Kid Kash, but Gunner pulled Referee Mike Posey out of the ring before he could finish making the three count to draw the DQ.
3. "Hardcore Country" Mickie James over ODB (w/ hubby Eric Young) via Count Out at 8:14. Tara came down to ringside with her boyfriend Jesse Godderz and immediately got into a confrontation with Eric Young. ODB left the ring to stand beside her man and was counted out by Knockouts' Ref Taryn Terrell.
Backstage Segment
We see Brooke Hogan flirting with Bully Ray. Austin Aries walks by, smiles and shakes his head. He's on his way to the dressing room to prepare for an X Division title defense against Jerry Lynn later on tonight. Aries sees Hulk Hogan off to the side watching his daughter and Bully Ray in disbelief.
Aries: "They make a cute couple don't they, Dad ?"
The Hulkster is fuming and says nothing. Aries laughs and enters the locker room.
4. Ron "The Truth" Killings defeated Crimson with the Consequences (Elevated Cradle Neckbreaker) at 7:02.
Todd Keneley announces that ODB and Eric Young will face Tara and Jesse Godderz in a mixed tag match next week.
5. X Division Title Match. (This will be a Ladder Match in which the X Division Belt is suspended from the rafters above the ring.) The Champion and self-proclaimed "Greatest Man Who Ever Lived" Austin Aries successfully retained his title against the challenger Jerry Lynn at 12:16. Both men took a beating and sustained injuries from high falls in this brutal match. The end came after Aries caught Lynn with a Missile Drop Kick off the ladder and then reclimbed to the top to retrieve the X Division belt for the victory.
Backstage Segment
The bruised and battered Aries bumps into TNA Official Frank Coutinho on his way back to the dressing room sparking a heated confrontation.
Aries: "Got any more over-the-hill ECW lackeys to send my way, Frank ?"
Frank: "You were lucky tonight, Aries"
Aries smirks and holds the X Division belt up to Frank's face. Franks pushes it away. There's a tense staredown between the two.
Aries: "I'm the Greatest Man Who Ever Lived ! I don't need 'luck' to beat Jerry Lynn or anyone else !"
Frank: "Your days as champ are numbered, Aries."
Impact GM Hulk Hogan walks up and separates the men before the confrontation can escalate.
Hulkster: (To Frank) "Easy, Brother. I got this."
Aries: "Oh sure, you take his side, Hogan ? Everyone wants to see me lose this belt ! Well, don't hold your breath, fellas, because I plan on being the X Division Champion for a long, long time !!"
Hulkster: "Hit the shower, Aries. I've heard enough from you tonight !"
Aries: "You hit the shower, Hogan ! Better yet, tell your daughter to hit the shower and make sure it's a cold one at that !"
This time it's Frank's turn to hold back the Hulkster as Aries walks away snickering. Hogan is seething as Frank tries to calm him down.
6. In the Main Event, "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy electrified his "creatures" in attendance by pinning Bully Ray with the Swanton Bomb off the top rope at 13:10. After the bout, a concerned Brooke Hogan ran down to ringside to check on Bully. Hulk Hogan rubbed his chin and stewed over the moment as he watched from a monitor in the back.
TNA Results (Circa 2013) - Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, OH. Att: 3,390.
Announcers: Todd Keneley & Don West
Ring Announcer: SoCal Val
Referees: Andrew Thomas & Brian Hebner
1. Brian Kendrick beat youngster Sam Shaw with the Sliced Bread #2 (Corner Backflip Inverted DDT) at 4:21.
2. Mixed Tag Match. Hollywood power couple Tara & boyfriend Jesse Godderz defeated ODB and hubby Eric Young via Count Out at 5:33. During OOR action, Tara smashed ODB in the head with SoCal Val's microphone. The woozy ODB could not make Referee Brian Hebner's ten count. After the bout, EY tried to revive his wife by giving her a nip from her flask and then took one for himself for good measure.
3. Devon pinned Garett Bischoff at 8:22. The overzealous Bischoff missed a corner charge and ran full steam into the turnbuckle. Devon cradled his stunned opponent with both feet on the ropes for leverage to secure the pin.
4. The deranged Matt Hardy defeated Mr. Anderson by Count Out at 10:31 after giving him the Twist of Hate on the concrete floor during OOR action.
5. TNA TV Title Match. "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero (w/ Reverend James Mitchell & "The Monster" Abyss) successfully retained his title by Count Out against the challenger, "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles at 10:23. Styles got into a scuffle with Abyss at ringside and completely lost track of Referee Brian Hebner's ten count.
6. Six Man Tag Match. In the Main Event, ECW veterans Rob Van Dam, "The War Machine" Rhino & Jerry Lynn (w/ Frank Coutinho) defeated X Division Champion and self-professed "Greatest Man Who Ever Lived" Austin Aries, "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian by DQ at 13:01. Aries thought that he had won the match for his team by pinning Jerry Lynn after Kazarian smashed Lynn in the head with the X Division belt, but Frank Coutinho pointed out the mischief to Referee Andrew Thomas. Thomas then watched a replay of the finish on Todd Keneley's monitor with Brian Hebner and awarded the match to Team ECW by disqualification. An irate Austin Aries glared at Frank menacingly as the participants left the ring.
Announcers: "The Professor" Mike Tenay & "The Human Suplex Machine" Tazz
Ring Announcer: Jeremy Borash
Referees: Taryn Terrell, Mike Posey & Jamie Tucker
1. Velvet Skye defeated Angelina Love with the Beauty Mark (Double Knee Backbreaker) at 6:53. Apparently Tazz wasn't the only one who was happy to see Velvet Skye tonight. Velvet received a huge ovation from the fans during her ring entrance to earn extra bonus points.
2. The cocky Zema Ion (w/ lifetime supply of hair spray) used the ropes for leverage to pin game youngster Alex Silva at 7:08 in this X Division battle.
3. "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan (w/ annoying Joey Ryan) caught a lucky break in his victory over Eric Young (w/ Mrs. Young ODB ) at 8:54. Morgan connected with his Carbon Footprint (Running Big Boot) on Young, however EY was able to get a foot on the ropes during Morgan's subsequent pin attempt. The only problem was that Referee Jamie Tucker didn't see it and counted the pin anyway.
4. Ron "The Truth" Killings defeated "Alpha Male" Monty Brown by DQ at 10:00. Frustrated by his inability to put "The Truth" away, Brown blew a fuse and choked out Killings in the corner with his robe sash. "The Alpha Male" refused to release the choke on the count of five and was disqualified by Referee Mike Posey.
5. Father James Mitchel's New Church ("The Monster" Abyss & TNA TV Champ "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero) over "Olympic Gold Medalist" Kurt Angle & "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles via Count Out at 11:57. The shady Mitchell clobbered Kurt Angle from behind with his loaded Book of the New Church during OOR action to cause the Count Out.
6. TNA Title Match. The Challenger, "The Icon" Sting defeated the Champion, "King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett at 12:13 to win the title ! With Referee Jamie Tucker down and out on the mat, Jeff Jarrett's wife Karen ran down to ringside with a guitar and tried to slide it into the ring for her husband to use. Jeff bent over to retrieve the weapon and was rolled up from behind by the Stinger in the process. The woozy Tucker crawled over to count the pin as the Knoxville Auditorium erupted in cheers ! Sting is the newwwww TNA Champion !!
Announcers: "The Professor" Mike Tenay & Todd Keneley
Ring Announcer: Jeremy Borash
Referees: Earl Hebner, Scott James & Taryn Terrell
Backstage Segment
TNA Official Frank Coutinho and Rob Van Dam are talking strategy regarding RVD's upcoming X Division title match against Austin Aries later tonight. The conversation is abruptly interrupted by an Aries' sneak attack. We see Austin take a chair to Van Dam's leg and stomp away on RVD's injured wheel until a Bolo Punch from Frank decks Aries and chases him off. Van Dam is clutching his knee and writhing in agony on the ground as Frank attends to him.
1. Christian York defeated Wes Brisco by Count Out at 2:04. The match had barely started when Simon Diamond came down to ringside with David Young and "Prime Time" Elix Skipper in an attempt to recruit young Brisco for his "Diamonds in the Rough" stable. An altercation ensued OOR when Brisco declined the offer. With Christian York protesting the outside interference to Senior Official Earl Hebner, David Young smashed Brisco over the head with a nearby garbage can. Hebner issued the ten count on Brisco as the jaded Diamond stormed off with his team.
Backstage Segment
Austin Aries is summoned to Impact GM Hulk Hogan's office. The Hulkster does not look happy with Aries and tells him that due to "unforeseen and unexpected circumstances", Rob Van Dam will not be able to compete for the X Division title tonight. Aries feigns sympathy and shock for his opponent before finally bursting out with laughter. "That's too bad, Hulk. Oh, well," Aries smiles. He is about to leave the office when Hogan informs him that Frank Coutinho has found a replacement for the injured RVD. Aries' smile suddenly sours. He is seething with anger and demands to know who it is. The Hulkster just smiles and says, "You'll see, Brother!"
2. The outnumbered but spunky Taeler Hendrix lost to Mexican America's Rosita (w/ Anarquia & Homicide) at 5:48. With Taeler taking the fight to her opponent, Anarquia reached into the ring and tripped Hendrix as she was bounding off the ropes. Rosita seized the moment by landing a Moonsault off the top rope to score the pin.
3. X Division Title Match. Champion & self proclaimed "Greatest Man Who Ever Lived" Austin Aries was dethroned in controversial fashion by "The War Machine" Rhino (substituting for an injured Rob Van Dam) at 7:33. The challenger caught Aries with his signature Gore (Running Spear) in the corner, however the champ managed to get a foot on the ropes during Referee Scott James' subsequent pin count. James did not see the foot and counted to three anyway. Aries was livid and accused TNA of conspiring against him !
4. Chavo Guerrero & "Super Mex" Hernandez (w/ Sarita) defeated Simon Diamond's "Diamonds in the Rough" ("Prime Time" Elix Skipper & David Young) at 8:04. With Senior Official Earl Hebner knocked down in the action, Simon Diamond tried to sneak into the ring with a folding chair to smash Hernandez but was thwarted by Wes Brisco who had run down to ringside. Hernandez then gave David Young a DDT onto the chair in the ring as a woozy Earl Hebner crawled over to count the pin.
5. "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles pinned rival Frankie Kazarian (w/ "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels) with the Styles Clash (Upside Down Facebuster) at 11:03. Daniels then ran into the ring and also got a Styles Clash for his trouble.
6. In the Main Event, Bully Ray defeated "The It Factor" Bobby Roode by DQ at 15:07. Roode tried everything in his arsenal including a Spinebuster, Crossface submission and Payoff (Fisherman's Cradle Suplex) but he could not put Bully Ray away. The frustrated Roode then wrapped Bully's wallet chain around his fist and slugged his opponent right in front of Referee Scott James to draw the disqualification.
WWWF Results (Circa Late 70's) - Westchester County Civic Center, White Plains, NY. Att: 6,816.
Announcers: Vince McMahon Jr. & Antonino Rocca
Ring Announcer: Jooooooe McHugh : )
Referees: Dick Woehrle & Jack Lotz
1. Dominic Denucci from Pittsburgh, PA defeated Tony Russo of Palermo, Sicily with the Airplane Spin at 4:26.
2. Big, "Rawbone" Swede Hansen from Slaughter Creek, NC (w/ "Hollywood Fashion Plate" Classy Freddie Blassie) pinned S.D. "Special Delivery" Jones from Philadelphia, PA with the Piledriver at 5:02.
3. "Polish Power" Ivan Putski of Krakow Poland put away "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe of Paulsboro, NJ with the Polish Hammer off the ropes at 6:20. Sharpe employed a hidden foreign object throughout this match but it was not enough to defeat Putski.
4. A tag match between Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf and Classy Freddie Blassie's team of Mr. Fuji & Professor Toru Tanaka was declared a Double DQ at 8:40. Referee Jack Lotz lost all control of this match and called for the bell when all four men ignored his orders and continued to battle it out in the ring.
5. In a wild bout, Gorilla Monsoon and George "The Animal" Steele (w/ Captain Louis Albano) were both counted out by Referee Dick Woehrle at 11:02 as they fought up the aisle and into the concession stands scattering spectators in every direction.
6. In the Main Event, Superstar Billy Graham (w/ the Grand Wizard of Wrestling) defeated "The Man of a Thousand Masks" Mil Mascaras by Count Out at 15:05. As the action spilled OOR, Graham choked out Mascaras with the cord from Joe McHugh's microphone while the Grand Wizard kept Referee Jack Lotz occupied. Gasping for breath and crawling on his hands and knees, Mascaras desperately tried to get back in the ring but it was not in time to make the ten count.
WWWF Results (Circa Late 70's) - The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA. Att: 11,730.
Announcers: Dick Graham & Kal Rudman
Ring Announcer: Gary Cappetta
Referees: Dick Woehrle, John Stanley & Wee Willie Weber
1. In a battle of masked men, El Olympico and the Golden Terror were both counted out by Referee Dick Woehrle at 7:39. The rather eccentric Golden Terror appeared to have had enough and was in the process of walking out on the match and returning to the locker room when El Olympico suddenly raced out after him. The two men continued their battle up the aisle and into the back.
2. "The One Man Riot Squad" Dick "The Bulldog" Brower (w/ Captain Louis Albano) over "Quick Draw" Rick McGraw at 6:35. Brower pinned "Quick Draw" with a Knee Drop off the top rope.
3. Barefoot "Country Boy" Haystacks Calhoun (w/ Lucky Horseshoe) defeated "Butcher" Paul Vachon at 6:18. Haystacks reversed a corner whip and crushed the Butcher with a big butt bump into the turnbuckle. Calhoun then followed up with a Sit Down Splash to finish off Vachon.
4. "Crazy" Luke Graham (w/ The Grand Wizard of Wrestling) beat "High Chief" Peter Maivia at 9:21. Luke jabbed his controversial taped thumb into Maivia's throat while Referee Wee Willie Weber was arguing with the Grand Wizard. Weber turned around to find Graham making the cover and counted the pin.
5. The WWWF Tag Team Champions, the Valiant Brothers ("Handsome" Jimmy & "Luscious" Johnny w/ Captain Louis Albano) successfully defended their titles against their challengers, Tony Garea & Larry Zbyszko, at 11:05. Zbyszko was pinned by "Handsome" Jimmy after "Luscious" Johnny smashed Larry in the head with one of the tag team belts from the ring apron.
6. WWWF World Title Match. Defending Champ Bruno Sammartino beat "The Iron Greek" Spiros Arion (w/ "Hollywood Fashion Plate" Classy Freddie Blassie) at 25:29. "The Iron Greek" proved to be a worthy contender for Bruno's title but was ultimately undone by his own mischief. Sammartino reversed a head smash into an exposed turnbuckle that Arion had removed the padding from earlier in the bout to score the winning pinfall. Bruno Sammartino retains the WWWF Title !
WWWF Results (Circa Late 70's) - New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, CT. Att: 9,303.
Ring Announcer: Howard Finkel
Referees: "Tough" Tony Altimore, Jack Lotz & John Stanley
1. Baron Mikel Scicluna over S.D. "Special Delivery" Jones via Count Out at 6:52. As the action spilled out onto the floor, Scicluna appeared to pull a foreign object out of his tights and jab S.D. in the throat with it. Jones was gasping for breath as Referee Tony Altimore laid the ten count on him.
2. Dominic Denucci put away the pesky Jose Estrada with an Airplane Spin at 5:24.
3. The duo of Louis Cerdan & Tony Parisi defeated "Hollywood Fashion Plate" Classy Freddie Blassie's team of Mr. Fuji & Professor Toru Tanaka at 9:11. Parisi scored the pinfall with a Roll Up on Tanaka after the heels were whipped into one another from opposite corners of the ring.
4. Stan "The Man" Stasiak (w/ The Grand Wizard of Wrestling) over Chief Jay Strongbow at 8:32. The Chief was counted out after having his head smashed onto the time keeper's bell during OOR action.
5. Pedro Morales defeated Waldo Von Erich (w/ Classy Freddie Blassie) by DQ at 12:57. Referee Jack Lotz called for the bell when Von Erich smashed Morales over the back with a folding chair.
6. In the Main Event, the unorthodox George "The Animal" Steele (w/ his equally unorthodox manager Captain Louis Albano) over Bob Backlund (w/ "Golden Boy" Arnold Skaaland) by Count Out at 17:10. As both men brawled around ringside, the Animal managed to roll back inside the ring just as Referee John Stanley's count was reaching ten to gain the victory. In his customary fashion, Steele gnawed open a turnbuckle pad during the match and raked Backlund's eyes with the stuffing.
WWWF Results (Circa Late 70's) - Washington Avenue Armory, Albany, NY. Att: 2,041.
Ring Announcer: Buddy Wagner
Referees: Terry Yorkston & Dusty Feldbaumer
1. Butcher Paul Vachon had his problems with the speedy, high-flying Johnny Rivera but managed to put him away with a Double Axe Handle off the ropes at 5:14.
2. Leilani Kai got by Susan Green at 6:55 when the momentum of Green's Flying Cross Body Press put her opponent on top for the pin. Kai grabbed a handful of tights to secure the victory.
3. The team of "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe and "Dynamite" Jack Evans defeated the tandem of Sgt. Jacques Goulet & Pinky Larsen. Sharpe pinned Pinky with a Piledriver at 5:41 after the heels made an illegal switch behind Referee Dusty Feldbaumer's back.
4. Davey O'Hannon submitted to the Abdominal Stretch of popular Steve Travis at 5:33. After the bout, Travis stayed behind to sign autographs for the youngsters at ringside.
5. "Irish" Pat Barrett put up a good fight but went down to Olympian Ken Patera's Swinging Full Nelson at 8:09 after missing a high risk leap. Patera was playing possum on the canvas and caught his opponent with a boot to the chin as Barrett came off the top rope.
6. In the Main Event, "Polish Power" Ivan Putski over "The Big Cat" Ernie Ladd (w/ Controversial Taped Thumb ) by DQ at 14:17. Putski, who stands at 5' 8" and is accustomed to wrestling opponents taller than himself, seemed positively dwarfed by the 6' 9" frame of the "Big Cat". Despite the height differential, the powerhouse Putski gave Ladd all he could handle. In a despicable act, Ladd locked Putski's arms up in the ring ropes and bashed him over the head with a folding chair to draw the disqualification. Several wrestlers ran in from the back to prevent a second chair shot. Putski was bleeding profusely and had to be helped to the back for medical attention.
World Class Results (Circa Mid 80's) - Gilley's Club, Pasadena, TX. Att: 5,180.
Announcers: Bill Mercer & Sunshine
Ring Announcer: Boyd Pierce
Referees: Ralph Pulley, Bronco Lubich & Rick Hazzard
1. The Zulu Warrior got the better of "Lone Star" Rusty Brooks in the opener. Rusty caught a Big Boot to the chops from Zulu as he bounded off the ropes for the pinfall at 5:46.
2. "Playboy" Gary Hart's "Mongolian Monster" Killer Khan employed his taped thumb to put away Spike Huber with the Asiatic Spike at 4:36. Khan was nearly disqualified for refusing to release the hold after the bell but finally did so just before Referee Rick Hazzard's count reached five.
3. The Grappler (w/ Suspiciously Effective Boot) and Brian Adidas were both counted out by Referee Bronco Lubich at 7:11 as they took their battle OOR and behind the stage at Gilley's where a honky tonk band was performing their set for the club's patrons.
4. Kevin Von Erich pinned "Crippler" Rip Oliver with a spectacular Sunset Flip off the top rope at 7:34 after Oliver had missed a corner charge moments prior. The Crippler's manager Jim Cornette then ran into the ring to attack Von Erich with his trusty tennis racquet but got caught in the Iron Claw Hold. Oliver was able to drag Cornette out of the ring and help him to the back.
5. The Texas Tag Team Champions, Nicola Roberts' "Dynamic Duo" of "Gentleman" Chris Adams & "The Handsome Half Breed from Highland Park" Gino Hernandez turned back their challengers the popular South African Simpsons (Steve & Shaun) at 9:58. With all four men battling in the ring, Shaun Simpson leapt off the top rope with a Diving Cross Body Press onto Gino Hernandez for the pin but Referee Rick Hazzard was sending Steve Simpson back to his corner. Chris Adams quickly rolled Gino on top of Shaun just before Hazzard turned around to make the three count. The Dynamic Duo retain the Texas Tag Team Titles.
6. Nothing was settled between popular masked man Red River Jack (Bruiser Brody) and "Playboy" Gary Hart's One Man Gang from Halsted Street, Chicago. The two brutes hit one another with anything that wasn't nailed down as they battled through the crowd and out a side door into the parking lot of the Pasadena night. Referee Ralph Pulley had no choice but to throw the match out at 9:12. Double DQ or Double Count Out - take your pick. Either ruling would be justified.
World Class Results (Circa Mid 80's) - Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. Att: 2,725.
Announcers: Bill Mercer & Texas Champion Kerry Von Erich
Ring Announcer: Boyd Pierce
Referees: David Manning, Marvin Jones & Ralph Pulley
1. Skandor Akbar seemed to have some trouble controlling the unorthodox Missing Link but Perry Jackson could not capitalize on the miscommunication and went down to a Leaping Head Butt off the top rope at 3:30.
2. Buck "Rock & Roll" Zumhoffe (w/ Blaring Boombox) pulled out a hard-fought victory against Kelly Kiniski with a Sunset Flip into the ring from the apron at 6:57. Kiniski desperately grabbed onto the top rope to maintain his balance but Referee Ralph Pulley kicked his arm enabling Zumhoffe to get him over. Kiniski had some harsh words for the ref following the match.
3. With brother Kerry rooting him on from the broadcast table, Mike Von Erich defeated Killer Tim Brooks at 7:08. Brooks appeared to be reaching for his chain in the corner when Mike grabbed him from behind in a Schoolboy Roll Up for the three count.
4. The Great Kabuki (w/ "Playboy" Gary Hart) over the Dingo Warrior via Count Out at 7:41. Kabuki tossed his opponent out of the ring and proceeded to distract Referee Marvin Jones while his shady manager Gart Hart snuck up from behind and whacked the Warrior over the back with Kabuki's Kendo Stick. Dingo tried to crawl back inside the ring but it was not in time to make the ten count.
5. "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin (w/ Precious) and "Cowboy" Scott Casey (w/ Sunshine) were both Counted Out at 8:35. Precious was attempting to spray her air freshener into Casey's eyes when she was abruptly spun around and confronted by Sunshine. Precious then sprayed her counterpart in the face with the aerosol instead. Scott Casey immediately bailed from the ring to attend to his blinded valet. The Cowboy then took off after Precious and chased her around the ring until Jimmy Garvin joined the fray. Both men battled it out on the floor as Referee Ralph Pulley's count reached ten.
6. In the Main Event, "Playboy" Gary Hart's tandem of Abdullah the Butcher & "Maniac" Mark Lewin defeated The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers) at 9:09. Referee David Manning had his hands full trying to maintain any semblance of order in this wild tag match. Abdullah managed to sneak in a jab to Tommy Roger's throat with a hidden foreign object before being ushered out of the ring by David Manning. Lewin pounced on the downed Rogers as Manning turned around to count the pin.
World Class Results (Circa Mid 80's) - Sportatorium, Dallas, TX. Att: 4,078.
Announcer: Bill Mercer & World Class TV Champion Al Madril
Ring Announcer: Marc Lowrance
Referees: Danny Pleches, Bronco Lubich & Rick Hazzard
1. Jose Lothario over Tommy Lane (w/ Rock & Roll RPM Tag Team Partner Mike Davis) at 6:38. Lane was sent crashing into Mike Davis who was up on the apron trying to interfere. Lane staggered backward into a Schoolboy Roll Up from Lothario for the three count.
2. "The Beast from the East" Crusher Yurkoff (w/ "Playboy" Gary Hart) defeated the Zulu Warrior at 5:04. Yurkoff, who would become famous as Bam Bam Bigelow, pinned Zulu with his Nuclear Splash from the top rope.
3. "Maniac" Matt Borne got a little too arrogant for his own good and was pinned by Steve Simpson at 6:40. Borne flattened his opponent with a DDT when Simpson telegraphed a Back Body Drop attempt, however he chose to make a nonchalant cover rather than hooking a leg. The resourceful Simpson quickly cradled him with a Crucifix on the mat to gain the three count.
4. "Ravishing" Rick Rude (w/ Percy Pringle III) over Brian Adidas at 8:11. Adidas got into a shouting match with TV Champion Al Madril who was providing commentary at the announcers' table. Rude took advantage of the confrontation by rolling up Adidas from behind for the pinfall.
5. "Mongolian Monster" Killer Khan (w/ Taped Thumb & "Playboy" Gary Hart) defeated "Mr. U.S.A." Tony Atlas via Count Out at 9:03. Hart was a major distraction for Mr. U.S.A. throughout this match. Atlas finally had enough of the annoying manager after Hart reached into the ring and tried to trip him. Mr. U.S.A. stalked the Playboy outside the ring but was intercepted by Khan and given a faceful of the mysterious green mist. The blinded Atlas could not find his way back inside the ring to make Referee Rick Hazzard's ten count.
6. Texas Tag Team Title Match. The Von Erich Brothers (Kevin & Mike) over Nicola Roberts' Dynamic Duo ("Gentleman" Chris Adams & "The Handsome Half Breed From Highland Park" Gino Hernandez by DQ at 12:27. The champs were on the ropes and in serious danger of losing their titles when Kevin Von Erich clamped the Iron Claw onto Gino Hernandez right in the middle of the ring while Adams and Mike Von Erich slugged it out on the floor. The wilting Hernandez flailed away and slugged Referee Bronco Lubich in desperation to draw the disqualification and save the belts. The Dynamic Duo retain the Tag Team Titles.
World Class Results (Circa Mid 80's) - North Side Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX. Att: 3,496.
Announcers: Dan Coates & Johnny Weaver
Ring Announcer: Boyd Pierce
Referees: David Manning, Ralph Pulley & Marvin Jones
1. "Cowboy" Tony Falk (w/ Pink Stetson & Bandana) earned extra heel points for his pre-match travesty of a lassoing exhibition in the ring. Falk attempted to throw a lasso around Referee David Manning but only succeeded in getting himself tangled up in the rope and tripping over it. The fans were more than happy to see "Master G" George Wells put away the "Cowboy" after a Flying Shoulder Tackle from a 3-Point Stance at 3:39.
2. It was obvious to everyone in the North Side Coliseum except Referee Ralph Pulley & Buck "Rock & Roll" Zumhoffe that "Killer" Tim Brooks had loaded his knee pad with some sort of hidden foreign object while the Killer meandered around ringside. Zumhoffe found out soon enough when Brooks pinned him with a Flying Knee Drop off the 2nd rope at 5:51.
3. Billy Jack Haynes capitalized on an error by his opponent to defeat Kelly Kiniski at 4:58. Haynes played possum on the canvas and was able to lift a boot as Kiniski leapt off the top rope onto him. Kiniski took the foot to the jaw and crumpled to the mat for the three count.
4. Jim Cornette's Midnight Express ("Beautiful" Bobby Eaton & "Loverboy" Dennis Condrey) were victorious over the Batten Twins (Brad & Bart) at 7:13. Brad Batten made an easy target for the Midnight's Rocket Launcher (Eaton assisted Splash from the top rope) after taking a Tennis Racquet smash to the head courtesy of Jim Cornette. As always, Cornette snatched away the house mic and did the honors of introducing his team prior to the match.
5. "Cowboy" Scott Casey (w/ Sunshine) over "Maniac" Mark Lewin (w/ "Playboy" Gary Hart) by DQ at 8:48. Hart may have saved his man from a possible pinfall but drew the disqualification on Lewin in the process by pulling David Manning out of the ring as the referee was applying the three count following a Bulldog from Casey.
6. Texas Title Match. There were many anxious moments in this title defense for Champion Kerry Von Erich as his challenger "Gentleman" Chris Adams (w/ Nicola Roberts) took him to the 20:00 time limit. Adams connected with his patented Superkick at one point but the Champ was able to get a foot on the ropes to break the pin count. The challenger may very well have been saved by the bell as he was caught in the Iron Claw Hold as time expired. The bout was declared a Draw by Referee Marvin Jones. Kerry Von Erich retains the Texas Title.
AWA Results (Circa Mid 80's) - Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA. Att: 16,288.
Announcers: Roger Kent & Larry "The Axe" Hennig
Ring Announcer: "Slick" Mick Karch
Referee: Rich Frisk
1. The Russian Brute (w/ Ox Baker) defeated "El Gordito" Nacho Berrera with the Heart Punch at 1:14.
2. David Sammartino over Dennis Stamp with a Powerslam off the ropes at 4:00.
3. Vivian Vachon defeated Madusa Micelli (w/ Nick Kiniski) at 9:15. With Kiniski up on the apron conferring with Madusa Micelli, Vachon gave them a mighty Noggin Knocker and then cradled the woozy Madusa for the pinfall.
4. Go the Ninja (w/ "Living Legend" Larry Zbyzsko) beat Johnny "Crash" Rich at 9:03. Zbyzsko tripped Rich coming off the ropes and Go finished him off with a Rope Walk Diving Elbow Drop for the winning pin.
5. The match between Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka and Dr. D David Schultz (w/ "Sensational" Sherri Martel) was ruled a No Contest by Referee Rich Frisk when the Superfly was attacked during his ring entrance. Martel sprayed perfume in Snuka's eyes and Schultz then gave the blinded Superfly a Piledriver in the aisle. Schultz and Martel were pelted with cups from the irate fans as they were chased off by David Sammartino and Big Scott Hall. Snuka had to be helped backstage for medical attention.
6. Crusher and Dick the Bruiser over Blackjack Lanza and Big Bad Bobby Duncum (w/ Eddie "The Brain" Creatchman) at 11:10. AWA Champion Rick Martel ran down to ringside and bashed Duncum in the head with his Championship Belt. The dazed Duncum staggered right into Crusher's patented Bolo Punch for the pinfall. After the bout, the enraged Martel had to be restrained by both Crusher and Dick the Bruiser from getting his hands on Lanza and Creatchman.
7. In the Main Event, the Wildman from Borger, Texas, Stan "The Lariat" Hansen defeated Big Scott Hall at 15:76. Colonel Debeers joined the announcer's table to provide guest commentary for the match. He continued to accuse Hall of steroid abuse and demanded that he be suspended by AWA Commissioner Stanley Blackburn. Debeers then got up and walked around ringside twirling his mustache and distracting Hall with his inflammatory comments. Hansen took advantage of the situation and caught the distracted Scott Hall with his Cowboy Lariat for the pin.
AWA Results (Circa Mid 80's) - Roberts Stadium, Evansville, IN. Att: 4,490
Announcers: Lee Marshall & Verne Gagne
Ring Announcer: Dale Gagner
Referee: Larry Lisowski
1. Otto Wanz crushed Pete Sanchez with the Big Otto Splash at 4:11.
2. Teijo Khan (w/ Soldad Ustinov) over Jake "The Milkman" Milliman with a Karate Thrust to the Throat at 1:26.
3. The Magnificent Mimi defeated Joyce Grable at 4:53. Mimi grabbed a cup of Coca Cola from a fan at ringside and threw it in Grable's face. She then rolled her up with a handful of tights for the pin.
4. AWA World TV Title Match. Both the Challenger, Curtis "The Cat" Hughes, and the Champion, Mr. Saito (w/ Sheik Adnan El-Kaisee) were Counted Out at 9:00. Fed up with his constant interference, Curtis chased the Sheik from ringside. Saito left the ring to defend his manager. Neither wrestler could get back into the ring in time to beat Referee Larry Lisowski's ten count. Mr. Saito retains the AWA TV Title.
5. The Fabulous Ones (Steve Keirn & "Sweet" Stan Lane) defeated the Texas Hangmen (Killer & Psycho) at 7:08. With all four men battling in the ring, the Fabs caught the Hangmen in double simultaneous Sunset Flips. Larry Lisowski lost track of who the legal man in the ring was and counted both pins.
6. Billy Robinson and "The Mercenary from South Africa" Colonel Debeers were both DQ'd in a wild brawl at 13:34. Debeers busted Billy Robinson open with his Swagger Stick and Robinson retaliated with a chair shot. Several wrestlers ran into the ring to separate the two combatants.
7. In the Main Event, "America's Hero" Sergeant Slaughter defeated King Kong Brody (w/ Sheik Adnan El-Kaisee) at 13:13. Soldad Ustinov made his way to ringside waving his Russian Flag and threatening the Sarge. Ustinov tried to bash Slaughter with the flag pole but missed and ended up hitting Brody with it instead. Slaughter slapped on the Cobra Clutch for good measure but Brody was already out cold from the flap pole shot.
AWA Results (Circa Mid 80's) - Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI. Att: 4,185.
Announcers: Rod Trongard & Lord James Blears
Ring Announcer: Donna Gagne
Referee: Gary DeRusha
1. Anthony "Earthquake" Ferris and "Pistol" Pete Pistulka were both Counted Out in OOR action at 4:43.
2. Despina Montogas won by DQ over Candi Devine at 9:31. Candi was caught throwing a handful of powder in Despina's face by Referee Gary DeRusha.
3. Ali Khan (w/ Sheik Adnan El-Kaisee) defeated The Trooper via Count Out at 8:30. In OOR action, Khan rammed the Trooper head-first onto the timekeeper's bell at the announcer's table. The dazed Trooper could not find his way back into the ring in time to make the ten count.
4. The Pretty Playboys ("Playboy" Buddy Rose & "Pretty Boy" Doug Somers w/ "Sensational" Sherri Martel) over the Lumberjacks ("Yukon" John Nord & Scott "Flapjack" Norton) by DQ at 3:35. Frustrated by the Pretty Playboys constant cheating, "Yukon" John lost his composure and pushed Referee Gary DeRusha down to the mat. DeRusha immediately signaled for the disqualification.
5. International Challenge Match. "Canada's Greatest Athlete" Nick Kiniski (w/ Madusa Micelli) defeated Tommy "Jumbo" Tsuruta by Count Out at 11:57. In OOR action, Kiniski pulled Brass Knucks out of his tights and sucker-punched JumboTsuruta while Tommy was jawing with Madusa. Tommy was out cold on the concrete floor for the ten count. After the bout, Kiniski bent over and slapped the KO'd Tsuruta's face and then covered his body with a Canadian Flag before smugly walking back to the dressing room.
6. Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka over "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin (w/ Precious) by DQ at 9:32. Garvin rammed Snuka head-first into the steel ring post in OOR action - an automatic disqualification in the AWA Rule Book.
7. In the Main Event, AWA World Champion Rick Martel & Greg Gagne defeated Blackjack Lanza & Big Bad Bobby Duncum (w/ Eddie "The Brain" Creatchman) at 12:17. Referee Gary DeRusha lost all control of this wild Tag Team match. With Rick Martel standing on the turnbuckle and pummeling Lanza with ten punches in the corner as the fans counted along, Gagne rolled up Duncum after Creatchman accidently bashed the big Cowboy in the head with his own cowbell. No one was quite sure who the legal men in the ring were in all the chaos, but DeRusha counted the pin anyway.
Announcers: Roger Kent & Verne Gagne
Ring Announcer: "Slick" Mick Karch
Referees: Marty Miller & Scott LeDoux
1. "Illustrious" Jonni Stewart pinned Tony Denucci with a High Running Knee Smash off the ropes at 2:22.
2. Madusa Micelli (w/ "Cool" Curt Hennig) defeated Vicki Williams with her German Suplex at 7:39.
3. "Sensei" Pat Tanaka pinned "California Kid" Tommy Jammer with both feet on the ropes for leverage at 10:14 after Jammer missed a corner charge.
4. Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon over Soldad Ustinov (w/ Teijo Khan) at 4:48. Khan accidently bashed Ustinov with his own Russian Flag. Vachon then finished off the big Russian with his Piledriver for the winning pinfall.
5. "Olympian" Brad Rheingans & Steve "O" Olsonoski defeated The Sheiks (Ken Patera & "Crusher" Jerry Blackwell w/ Adnan El-Kaisee) by DQ at 6:37. Patera choked out Rheingans with his Arabic Tunic for the disqualification.
6. "Cool" Curt Hennig (w/ Madusa Micelli) pinned Baron Von Raschke with a handful of tights after Madusa sprayed the Baron in the face with perfume.
After the bout, Hennig was interviewed by Larry Nelson at ringside. "Cool" Curt referred to himself as the "Number 1 Contender" to AWA Champion Rick Martel's crown and demanded a title shot. The interview was suddenly interrupted by the arrival of "Living Legend" Larry Zbyzsko who corrected Hennig and said that he was, in fact, the true "Number 1 Contender"and told Hennig to "get in line". There was an intense stare down between the two for several minutes before Hennig finally headed back to the locker room. Zbyzsko then went on to belittle his opponent for this evening, David Sammartino. Zbyzsko pointed out that he personally retired Bruno and that he would do the same to his son here tonight for the benefit of all the fans in Madison, WI.
7. David Sammartino defeated "Living Legend" Larry Zbyzsko at 16:49. With Referee Marty Miller down on the canvas, Curt Hennig ran down to ringside and KO'd Zbyzsko with a Roll of Coins. Sammartino then made the cover as Marty Miller crawled over to count the pin.
Smoky Mountain Wrestling Results (Circa Early 90's) - Civic Coliseum, Knoxville, TN. Att: 3,270.
Announcers: Bob Caudle & Ray Reeve
Ring Announcer: Rich Landrum
Referees: Jerry Calhoun & Mark Curtis
1. Pat Rose used a distraction from cousin "Ravishing" Randy Rose to pin "Starfire" Derrick Dukes at 5:44. Randy reached into the ring and tried to trip Dukes as he bounded off the ropes. Derrick spun around to confront him and was caught in a School Boy Roll Up from behind by Pat Rose for the pinfall.
2. Tommy "Wildfire" Rich put away "Wild" Bill Ash with his Thesz Press off the ropes at 4:47.
3. "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton (w/ Jim Cornette & trusty tennis racket) over Billy Joe Travis at 7:39. Travis had Bobby set up for a Monkey Flip out of the corner but the cagey Eaton was one step ahead of him and locked his arms under the ring ropes to block the move. Travis fell back to the canvas and Eaton pounced on him with a foot on the ropes for leverage to secure the pin.
4. Jimmy Golden (w/ "Tennessee Stud" Robert Fuller & Miss Sylvia) defeated "White Lightning" Tim Hoerner at 8:58. Fuller climbed up on the apron and threw a handful of powder into Hoerner's eyes. Golden capitalized on the interference with a Small Package to pin his blinded opponent.
5. The Kansas Jayhawks ("Dirty" Dutch Mantel & "Hangman" Bobby Jaggers w/ noose) were defeated by "Candy Man" Brad Armstrong & his partner Smoky Mountain TV Champ Jerry Oates at 10:30. Jaggers tapped out to Oates' Spinning Toe Hold while Brad prevented Mantel from interferring. This was a sweet victory for the TV Champion. Jaggers has been making a lot of noise lately about Oates ducking him for a title shot.
6. The Junk Yard Dog (w/ shopping cart of junk from the salvage yard) over "Dr. D" David Schultz at 9:47. JYD was able to reverse a smash to the head with a rusty hubcap that Schultz had pulled out of his cart to score the pinfall.
Smoky Mountain Results (Circa Early 90's) - East High School Gymnasium, Morristown, TN. Att: 819
Ring Announcer: Town Selectman Jeb Rollins
Referee: Mark Curtis
1. Johnny "Crash" Rich won by DQ over the Stormtrooper at 5:46. Referee Mark Curtis called for the bell when "Loverboy" Dennis Condrey ran into the ring and laid out Johnny with a Brainbuster.
2. Former mob hitman Killer Kyle (w/ Violin Case & Frankie "The Thumper" Lancaster) over "Jumping" Joey Maggs at 4:58. Maggs was taking the match to his opponent until Lancaster jumped up on the apron to argue with the referee. Kyle used the distraction to bash Maggs from behind with his violin case and then finish him off with the Rub Out (Sidewalk Slam). Mark Curtis finally turned around in time to count the pin.
3. "Filthy" Phil Hickerson defeated the popular Dixie Dynamite (Scott Armstrong under a mask) via Count Out at 7:04. During OOR action, Hickerson tossed the masked man over the barricade railing and into the first row of spectators. Dixie could not free himself from the folding chairs in time to make the ten count.
4. The tag match between the Fabulous Blondes ("Flamboyant" Eric Embry & "Gentleman" Ken Timbs) and the Fantastics (Jackie & Bobby Fulton) was ruled a Double DQ at 7:34 as all four men battled in the ring and ignored Referee Mark Curtis' attempts to restore order.
5. "Dirty" Dutch Mantel (w/ fellow Kansas Jayhawk "Hangman" Bobby Jaggers) over Robert Gibson at 9:55. With the referee down and out on the mat, Jaggers and Mantel combined to clothesline Robert Gibson with the Hangman's rope as he bounded off the ropes. Mantel then made the cover as a woozy Mark Curtis crawled over to make the three count.
6. "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin defeated "The Black Rose" Loverboy Dennis Condrey by Count Out at 11:15. Johnny "Crash" Rich returned to ringside and brawled with Condrey on the floor as Mark Curtis laid the ten count on the "Black Rose". Johnny got the worst of the exchange but gained some satisfaction in costing Condrey the match.
