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The sheer amount of fucking idiots on Twitter who are bitching that the match is on YouTube or bitching that it "doesn't have a storyline" is astonishing. What the hell is wrong with wrestling fans today? If we'd been given this level of match outside of a PPV 30 years ago, we'd have been high fiving each other in the hallways, not backseat accounting the potential lost revenue of what platform it's on. As for a storyline, it's really amazing what 20 years of the WWE monopoly has done to people. Apparently wrestlers just can't wrestle to see who is the better wrestler anymore. They have to throw coffee at each other, steal each others girlfriends, or have supernatural stuffed animals in order to have a reason to fight. I suppose my opening sentence should have just been "The sheer amount of fucking idiots on Twitter is astonishing."

Oh Shit..... Chicky may well buy his way to the NWA Title with Brody at his side!! Thoughts and Prayers for Tommy Rich Madril is a genius! I hope the fan that touched Woman got thrown out of the building. Poor Adrian.

Florida sends Slick to Continental for Oliver Humperdink

Charlie Platt's plight is the readers joy, as RPG returns to offer his wonderful brand of commentary! and we start off with a bang as Chicky Starr buys out Oliver Humperdink, and absorbs the International House of Humperdink into the Starr Corporation! Khan gets a guarantee of a win, which could prove interesting! then Sato/Gato get a win or get lost match against Magnum and JYD!! Ouch.... 6 Man Southern Streetfight between the Stable and the Landel/Dutch/Dundee trio!!! Yeah, sign me up! This tournament at Halloween Havoc is going to be the single most star studded event in the history of wrestling with the talent you all are sending!! I'd love to be a fly on the wall as the promoters try to agree on finishes!! I love Tommy Rich calling out Thatcher for being half blind and claiming to have seen the chain from half away across the arena! It's shit like that, when heels have just enough "being right" to stand on, that makes them a great heel. Nice win for The Armstron.... The Bullet and Brad Armstrong ahead of their title shot. "Hard Wood" Rich Mahogany is tough to beat. Poor Adrian. Prichard with Sherri is a good fit. "Hey guys, I beat Tom Zenk too!" had me laughing. Cooley teaming with Zenk and Taylor is a nice trio. Looking forward to seeing what happens when Poffo and Street go one on one! Oh Shit!! How did I never think to give Al a mariachi band!! Well, so much for the mariachi band.... LMAO at Slinker trying to ruin Teijo's gimmick right out of the gate by using his shoot name. Who knew the bodyguard game was so cut throat!! Interesting Fiesta Garden with Chicky making a lot of promises and throwing around a lot of money. Al is going to step in the ring finally, will Slink have his back? Oh My, what a main event! Sherri's gang comes out hoping to screw Taylor, gets run off by Zenk, then Cooley takes out Adrian, before flirting with Sherri, while Taylor pins Adonis. Taylor wins the TV Title, and Adonis is going to have an ass chewing coming! Good Stuff as Always! Looking forward to Monday night, and to the 2 Ring Battle Royal next week!

Oh, we start off hot with "that youngster" Carlos Colon getting a title shot against "The Dragon" I can only hope Ricky sends this bum home quickly! I like the pairing of Horner and Allen! Blackwell should find a great home here in the new AWA. Ha! Gagne loses to a greener than grass Putski! What a maroon!! Austin Idol going for the throat early in this Lawler has to beat 3 guys challenge, by bringing El Jefe into the mix. Estrada may just stub a cigar out in the eye of Lawler and end this before it begins!! Idol vs Garvin should be one heck of a fight too. I almost mentioned something about Garvin seeming a little directionless, but this seems like a good little feud for him!! Oh My! Quite a Beauty Shop as Priceless celebrates the big victory by deciding they will celebrate more! Sounds like Brenda may find out the true meaning of the word "tag team" back on the yacht. (Should have sent that line to Gene for Madril!) Wow! Did not expect Adias to beat Hennig! Though I expect this is far from over! See! I knew Colon was a piece of shit! Never liked that guy!! This will lead to some wars though!! Dream Machine cheating his way past Blackjack is going to wipe the smile off Lance's face!! Lawler gets by Estrada, can't wait to see what else Idol has lined up for him!!

I just finished replying on Kevin's topic a little bit ago and was talking about the strength of the competitors he was putting forward in the Havoc tournament, but damn, you aren't about to be overshadowed!! Flair, Nikita, and Harley to start!! That's quite the trio! I like Spivey getting his little moment to explain who he is, where he came from, and why he's here. That does a lot to establish a guy. Good stuff! As Gene said, great job with Bob and Tony. I feel like I'm watching this on the Superstation for sure! Big Pop from me on the "Thousand Yankee Dollars" line as well. Horseman/Doc & Ted segment was fantastic. Classic Horseman. Ted is going to potentially wrestle a lot of matches that night though. He may have just written a check his ass can't cash. Lex and Crew vs Sullivan's bunch is good shit. Looking forward to this leading to some kind of crazy gimmick match. Now you add Savage and Tully to that tournament!! Holy Shit. This thing is loaded!! Good Stuff Man! Enjoy the house show work you put it in too! Those little details are super helpful in making a promotion feel complete.

Action is intense in Mid-South! Dibiase, Murdoch, Bad News, Johnson, and Reed is one hell of a group to be sending in for the tournament! It will be interesting to see who the other NWA members send in to compete. I guess LeDuc is finished, or at the least Jake is all done with him. Be interested to see who put the bounty on Casey if not the Birds. The brawl with the Birds, Casey, Oliver, and Gordy sounds awesome! Great Stuff Man!! Get yourself healed up and hurry back!

(Taped on Wednesday October 6th, 1986 and airing Saturday October 9th) Airing on.... and other great stations across the Southeastern United States.... From the Tampa Sportatorium, this is.... Let's head down to ringside, with the voice of Professional Wrestling... Mr. Gordon Solie Gordon Solie: Hello Ladies and Gentleman and welcome to Championship Wrestling from Florida. As always, I am Gordon Solie and what an hour of action we have in store for you here today. Two more teams that are set to compete in our upcoming tournament for the Florida Tag Team Championship will be here. First, we will see a familiar manager return to Florida and bring a new team with him, then a bit later we'll see the brother team of Chris and Mark Youngblood. "General" Skandor Akbar has promised to unveil another member of his Devastation Corporation here today, and in our featured contest, world renowned competitor "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan will make his presence felt here in the CWF. But first up is a young man who is still in his rookie year in the professional wrestling business, and he has come to Florida hoping to continue his progress and find success. He is the "Beach Boy" Allen West, so let's head to the ring and see what he has to offer. "Pipeline" by The Ventures begins to play in the Sportatorium as the "Beach Boy" emerges from behind the curtain. He is wearing tasseled boots, blue and white swirled tights that kind of have an ocean effect, and a Hawaiian shirt. He has a curly blond mullet and a mustache, and is wearing sunglasses as he heads to the ring. He is quite enthusiastic, slapping hands and flashing the "hang loose" sign at the camera. He ditches the sunglasses and Hawaiian shirt before the bell rings. =========================================================================================================== Match #1 -"Beach Boy" Allen West defeated Dave Kent with a Belly to Belly Suplex- =========================================================================================================== Gordon Solie: An impressive and dominant victory for the rookie, and he joins me now. Allen West, welcome to the CWF. Allen West: Thank You Gordon, and you have no idea how happy I am to be here. I've only been wrestling professionally for about ten months, but getting down here to Florida where the waves are hot and the action is even hotter is a huge step forward for the "Beach Boy!" Win or Lose, I am going to give it my all out here every time, and I am going to keep getting better and better. Before I go I want to thank these people for being behind me, and I want to thank everyone involved with Championship Wrestling from Florida for giving me this chance. West flashes the "hang loose" sign again and heads to the back to a big round of cheers. Gordon Solie: We'll be right back with tag team action. Don't go anywhere. -Commercial Break- Gordon Solie: Welcome back Ladies and Gentleman. Joining me momentarily is going to be the manager for our next tag team, a man who long time fans here in Florida will be quite familiar with, please welcome "Sir" Oliver Humperdink. To a hearty round of jeers, Humperdink comes from the back wearing an obnoxious blue suit and dark sunglasses that contrast nicely with his fluffy red mullet and large beard. Oliver Humperdink: Solie, you better tell all of these idiots to keep it down! I have something to say!! Gordon Solie: Well Mr. Humperdink, please don't let them distract you from saying whatever that is. I'm sure it's very important. Oliver Humperdink: Don't you be condescending to me Solie! You see, I've just returned from a vacation in Puerto Rico courtesy of my friend Chicky Starr, and while I was there I was doing some scouting, and I came across a tag team that is going to dominate Championship Wrestling from Florida. They are two of the meanest, baddest, toughest men that I have ever seen inside of that ring, and they are going to make all of these lazy American teams look like nothing. So right here tonight, let me introduce you to the next sensation in tag team wrestling, and part of The House of Humperdink! Ricky Santana and Miguelito Perez, Los Cubanos!! Ricky Santana and Miguelito Perez come out both wearing black vests, and matching Cuban flag tights. Ricky is looking especially sleazy with his mullet slicked back, and Miguel is just covered in body hair and laughing as the fans boo them unmercifully. Humperdink is quick to meet up with them and is continuing to hype them as they head into the ring. =========================================================================================================== Match #2 -Los Cubanos (Miguelito Perez/Ricky Santana) beat Scott Reese/Willie Sparks after Perez put Sparks out with a DDT- =========================================================================================================== Gordon Solie: Oliver Humperdink may be braggadocios and prone to exaggeration, but he has certainly found quite a tag team with Miguel and Ricky. They worked well together and had no trouble with their opponents here this evening. I do understand that they will be a part of the upcoming tournament for the Florida Tag Team Championship, the first round of which will take place just down the road at the Spartan Sports Center on Sunday October the Seventeenth at Four P.M. Tickets are currently on sale at the box office, and I understand they are moving fast. Be sure to get yours and join us live! We'll be right back with more action. -Commercial Break- As we return from break, we are shown another vignette of Rip Rogers and Chick Donovan. This time we open and they are wearing tuxedos and throwing dice at a craps table inside a casino. Then we are taken to the two of them out on a golf course, and we see Chick sink a putt and the two of them high five. The video then cuts to a swimming pool where we get an eye full of them walking in speedos as all the ladies at the pool stop and stare, and then finally we see them on a beach playing volleyball and we see Rip spike it on the other team and we get another high five. Then the words "Fabulous Blondes.... Coming Soon" fill the screen. We cut back to Gordon Solie and he has once again been joined by Skandor Akbar. Gordon Solie: Ladies and Gentleman, my guest at this time is "General" Skandor Akbar. Skandor Akbar: Good Solie! You remembered! Gordon Solie: Yes. Anyway, I understand that you are set to reveal another member of your Devastation Incorporated group here this evening. Skandor Akbar: When I am good and ready Gordon Solie! First I want to talk about Kazaharu! Last week my Oriental Assassin made his presence felt here on this show, and I know that all of the other athletes here in Florida are quaking in their boots! So tell me Gordon Solie, dean of wrestling announcers, what did you think of my Kazaharu? Gordon Solie: I must say he was a very impressive athlete, and that was quite a display he put on. He will certainly be a top contender here in Championship Wrestling. Skandor Akbar: Ha Ha Ha!! That's right! NOW.... allow me to introduce you to the next member of Devastation Incorporated!! Akbar makes a sweeping gesture toward the curtain, and from behind it emerges a man that is known all around the wrestling world. The Sheik! Gordon Solie: Now wait just a minute!! He can't be here! The Sheik is permanently banned from competing in the state of Florida! The Sheik begins to come after Solie, but Akbar steps in between them and begins speaking in a foreign language to him. It takes several tense moments, but eventually The Sheik backs away and appears satisfied. Akbar turns back to Solie and has a half a grin on his face and lets out a laugh. Skandor Akbar: Gordon Solie, you are truly a lucky man. I'm well aware that The Sheik received a life time ban from wrestling in the state of Florida many years ago. I am also aware that if I had let him do to you just now what he intended to do to you, that would have meant the end of my career, his career, and the career of the man we are about to bring out here. So fortunately for you Mr. Solie, while I would have very much enjoyed watching The Sheik bleed you slowly on the floor, I like the color green a whole lot more than the color red. So before I continue, I will allow you to thank me for saving your life. Solie stares at Akbar with disdain for several long moments, then glances over at The Sheik who still looks ready to cut him. Finally Gordon mutters a Thank You. Akbar laughs and then continues. Skandor Akbar: Yes, The Sheik is banned from wrestling in the state of Florida. However, he is not banned from acting in an advisory position in the state of Florida. So, I have procured him a managers license, and he will be acting alongside myself as the counsel for the man who I am about to introduce to the world. Ladies and Gentleman, the state of Florida may have banned The Sheik from competing here and destroying all who cross his path, but they did not, and can not prevent his heir from continuing his legacy. So "General" Skandor Akbar, and The Sheik proudly present to you his nephew, and the newest member of Devastation Incorporated.... Sabu! From behind the curtain comes a young man wearing an all white Keffiyah, gold tights with Sabu written down both legs and a camel on the rear, and white Arabian style pointy boots. When the head wrap is removed he has an unkempt mess of black hair and a mustache. He appears to be filled with anxious energy and looks like a caged animal as he bounces back and forth in his corner as The Sheik appears to be speaking to him very quietly. =========================================================================================================== Match #3 -Sabu w/Skandor Akbar & The Sheik beat Lloyd Daniels after a Flying Legdrop to the back of the head, followed by the Camel Clutch- =========================================================================================================== Gordon Solie: I don't particularly care for this General Akbar, and I absolutely don't agree with The Sheik being back in Florida. But this nephew, this Sabu, is obviously new to the squared circle, but he is already very dangerous and will only continue to improve. That legdrop from the top turnbuckle came from almost half way across the ring and I have to tell you, I have rarely seen anyone cover that kind of distance. The Camel Clutch was an homage, but was totally unnecessary as the opponent was already finished. Very dangerous indeed. Ladies and Gentleman, we will be right back with The Youngbloods in tag team action. -Commercial Break- =========================================================================================================== Match #4 -The Youngbloods (Mark Youngblood/Chris Youngblood) beat Snake Brown/The Spider when Mark pinned The Spider after a Diving Tomahawk Chop- =========================================================================================================== Gordon Solie: The late Jay Youngblood was no stranger to the fans of Florida and the Mid-Atlantic area. Now his younger brothers Mark and Chris are looking to carry on his legacy and the great tradition of Native American professional wrestlers in this area. If what we've seen here today is any indication, they will certainly be able to do both of those things as well as be one of the top seeds in the upcoming tournament for the Florida Tag Team Titles. Again, the first round of that tournament will be happening right here in Tampa at the Spartan Sports Center on Sunday October the Seventeenth at Four P.M. Here is what we already have signed for that event.... First Round Match in the Florida Tag Team Title Tournament: The Highwaymen vs Good and Plenty First Round Match in the Florida Tag Team Title Tournament: The Glamour Boys vs Representatives of Devastation Incorporated First Round Match in the Florida Tag Team Title Tournament: Los Cubanos vs The Youngbloods First Round Match in the Florida Tag Team Title Tournament: The Fabulous Blondes vs The South Pacific Islanders Just Signed: Sabu w/The Sheik and Skandor Akbar vs "Chief" Joe Lightfoot "The Oriental Assassin" Kazaharu vs Florida's own "Mr. Electricity" Steve Regal It is going to be quite an afternoon of hard hitting action. Make sure to pick up your tickets at the box office and join us for that big event. We will be right back with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. -Commercial Break- As we return from break, Gordon is joined by "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan who is ready to head into the ring. Gordon Solie: Mr. Duggan, welcome to Championship Wrestling from Florida. Jim Duggan: Mr. Duggan is my father Gordon. You can call me Jim. Gordon Solie: Ha! Well Jim, before you go into competition here today, I just wanted to ask you what brings you to the CWF. Jim Duggan: Well Gordon. I've fought and wrestled all over this great country, and when I heard that professional wrestling was returning to Florida, I knew that I wanted to come down here and fight the best that Florida has to offer. So I jumped in my old pickup truck and I came from California clear across the country to Florida, and here we are. Gordon Solie: Well good luck to you Jim. Jim Duggan: Thank You Gordon. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go beat somebody up! =========================================================================================================== Match #5 -"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan defeated Rick Cohen with a Running Lariat from a Three Point Stance- =========================================================================================================== Gordon Solie: "Hacksaw" Duggan makes short work of the competition here today, and nearly takes his head off with that clothesline. I have to say... Wait a Moment... What's This.... As Duggan is celebrating his victory, another man slides into the ring behind him. He has long curly black hair and a beard. He is wearing black trunks, black knee pads, and black boots. He is also carrying a length of chain, which he uses to clobber Duggan in the back of the head. He starts to wrap the chain around the neck of Duggan, but several referees and enhancement wrestlers rush the ring causing him to bail out to the floor. Gordon Solie: Ladies and Gentleman, that is Hercules Hernandez and so far as I know, he does not work here in Championship Wrestling from Florida. Not only did he assault Jim Duggan, but it appeared he was going to try and strangle him! Let's see if I can.... Gordon gets up from the announce position and walks to where the man who just attacked Duggan is heading away from ringside. Gordon Solie: Mr. Hernandez, would you care to explain why you just attacked "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan from behind and then attempted to.... Hercules grabs the microphone away from Solie mid-sentence and glares at him for several long seconds before speaking. Hercules Hernandez: Because I can little man! You get in my way, and I might just do it to you too! Hernandez shoves the microphone back into the chest of Solie and stomps toward the back to a chorus of boos. Solie looks a bit shaken but dutifully closes the show, as we can see Duggan being helped to his feet in the background. Gordon Solie: Hercules Hernandez makes quite the first impression here in Florida today with an attack on "Hacksaw" Duggan and threats against yours truly. Please be sure to join us right here next week when we will see the debut of the team known as Good and Plenty. I have seen these men in action and I can promise you won't want to miss this one! We will also see "General" Skandor Akbar unveil the Devastation Incorporated tag team that will be part of our tournament, and "Mr. Electricity" Steve Regal, a Florida native will be here in action! Then the very next night we will be in the Spartan Sports Center for the first round of the tournament to crown Florida Tag Team Champions and so much more. We hope you'll be there with us that night, and we hope you'll join us right here next week. Until then, I'm Gordon Solie saying So Long from the Sunshine State!

All of this is correct. Masvidal also just has that tough guy charisma where he knows he can beat the shit out of you, and while he isn't necessarily going out of his way to do it, he's going to let you know that he knows. If he can project some of that in a wrestling atmosphere, and if he has learned to pull his shit and make it look destructive (like the knee he hit Jericho with) he could be money. PVZ is a hot chick that can fight, does she really need anything else? I know that probably sounds sexist AF, but it's true, especially when it comes to a wrestling crowd. JDS and Arlovski are both past their prime when it comes to MMA, so they might actually be perfect for a transition to wrestling. I was never big on JDS, but when Arlovski used to come out rocking that fanged mouth guard and was wrecking people in his prime (which in all fairness was 15 years ago) he looked fucking amazing. and as long as they work a multi-man, Masvidal doesn't have to eat the loss. JDS or Arlovski can take the hit, cause there time in MMA is nearly at an end anyway.

Was not expecting Prichard to hook up with Sherri! That's one heck of a way to cement your heel turn.

I didn't get it either, and now I feel like a moron.

CWF will sign Miguel Perez Jr

Danielson/Omega doesn't need the belt. Let Dragon beat Matt Jackson on a Dynamite soon, then take out Cole at the PPV. Meanwhile, Page gets his much deserved win and the end to his current arc. After that do Omega/Danielson to see who's the best in the world, and let Page feud with Miro or Black

Apparently Dan Denton that is on this list, and Dennis Turner who is currently in the free agents list are the same person.

Velvet picks up a nice win in the opener and holds on to the TV Title. My girl Kat Leroux comes out on the losing end of the 6 woman.... Booo!!!! Richter gets the win, but Moretti retains! Richter is going to lose her shit! Moretti is definitely "The Man" around here these days. Very interested to see who can unseat her.

I'm sure the Veer and Shanky singles runs are about to set the world on fire.

Oh Look! Charlie Platt finished up his AA meetings and is back doing commentary, but I'm not sure Solie is the best guy for him to be hanging around with! The "works on televisions" line was brilliant. Lanny Poofer! Only in the 80's. The 6 man intergender tag should be fun. Scotty Armstrong shows some class and some smarts. The 12 man tournament should be good, and the new TV Title should lead to some serious excitment. Great idea! Great coin toss segment! Dusty not giving a shit, and Humperdink freaking out was just perfect. "That's enough talkin' flip dis coin and let's get down to bidness!" popped me. Oh Lord... Gossett on the Fiesta Garden.... Alabama in a Handbasket! got back in the gym LMAO! CHICKY!! Chicky handing out money to the "little people" is a fantastic touch. Slink is a great nickname. Oh man, Buddy has some back up and the Stable may be in big trouble!! Great line by Dutch about stables being full of crap. Big win for the Desperado's over the Nightmares! On too Birmingham!!! Stomper gets the pin on Man, but now Poffo and Adrian want a one on one encounter! That'll be fun! JYD is kicking ass already. Super D's take out the former champs. Cooley has Sherri distracted, and it costs Adrian another one! Sherri isn't happy, and this angle is really interesting, because I truly have no idea where it is going!! The 6 man breaks down into a wild brawl, and this is FAR from over!! SHIT!! I was so excited when I thought The Rich's had won the NWA Titles!! Stupid babyface Dusty Finish!! I hope they kill Armstrong and Thatcher! The Dream takes the win in the Bullrope match, but Humperdink promises revenge, while Khan is out of it. Good luck Oliver!! Great Stuff Gene!

J.R. Foley's duo of cruiserweights both have nice showings and will certainly be top contenders for the Junior Title. Flair has something to say and it's a good one! Great promo! Interested to see why the presence of Doc and Dibiase seemingly caused him to cut things short. Love the cowboys sitting around the fire talking about fights and dishing out justice. Great VTR. Harley promo was spot on Harley, and a nice win against Kabuki gets him rolling in Mid-Atlantic Norvell and Savannah Jack show up to join Shaska, and the Brutha's just got a whole lot more dangerous. Harts pick up a huge win over the Russians, and that has to rocket them up the rankings. Spivey makes one hell of a partner for Luger and Wahoo against Sullivan and his group! These Horseman vs Race, Savage, Rockers matches would be something to see. That's a whole lot of talent in the ring! Really like what you have going on here. Everything is lining up nicely.

Bockwinkel knows when he has met a worthy adversary, so it's back to the drawing board. If he gets another shot with a game plan he can put together from what he learned, Mr. Steamboat may be in a lot of trouble. I hope the Iceman has a good run here! It's interesting to see where all the members of The Movement have ended up. Oh No..... Karachi Vice is back. Boooo!!! Ox Baker with a bottle of champagne? Hmmm.... that sounds like a payment. Well, at least he put it to good use! Jerry Blackwell could be a ton of fun here! (Pun only slightly intended!) Great Beauty Shop, Hennig realizing he had no one to blame but Adias himself is good stuff. This should be a fun little feud. Looking forward to seeing who Idol puts in front of Lawler Fabs go up 2-0, and Ricky and Robert better get their shit together. The Fabs are too good of a team to let them take that kind of advantage on you. Good Stuff!

Something tells me that Adnan and his 50k won't be together a whole lot longer, and that will make the Sheik a very unhappy man! Koko is going to be a nice fit here in Mid-South. Sunshine on the warpath is going to be very bad for Jimmy. She isn't the kind to sit back and wait..... and as I thought, her distraction allows Gordy to begin getting his revenge on the Birds. and Yes, I said beginning! Gordy is going to beat those boys from pillar to post and I am looking forward to it! Good stuff dude!

(Taped on Wednesday September 29th, 1986 and airing Saturday October 2nd) Airing on.... and other great stations across the Southeastern United States.... From the Tampa Sportatorium, this is.... Let's head down to ringside, with the voice of Professional Wrestling... Mr. Gordon Solie Gordon Solie: Hello and welcome to the new Championship Wrestling from Florida! It's been nearly three years since the last time we came to you from here at the Sportatorium in Tampa, but thanks to the efforts of several generous investors and Jack and Gerry, the Brisco Brothers, we are back and ready to bring you the best professional wrestling action in the state of Florida. Tonight we will introduce you to several of the teams who are going to compete in the tournament to crown the new Florida Tag Team Champions. We will also see "Chief" Joe Lightfoot in action, and much more. A personal aside before we begin if I may, I am very excited to be back here in the CWF, and even more excited to once again bring the action into your homes every week. I hope you'll join us here each and every weekend and enjoy the show as well. We'll be right back with tag team action. -Commercial Break- Steve Doll and Steve Simpson, The Glamour Boys head to the ring as the young ladies in the audience go wild. They are dressed in matching white boots, blue kneepads, and blue trunks with a Glamour Boys logo on the back in white. Both men have bandanas holding back there long blonde hair, which they toss out to the crowd before the match begins. =========================================================================================================== Match #1 -The Glamour Boys (Steve Simpson/Steve Doll) defeated The Bounty Hunters (Hunter 1/Hunter 2) when Simpson pinned #2 after the "Glam, Slam, Thank You Ma'am"- =========================================================================================================== Gordon Solie: Doll comes off the top rope with a dropkick that puts the masked Bounty Hunter down, then Simpson follows with a flying splash that seals the deal. A dazzling tag team maneuver from The Glamour Boys. They will be one of the eight teams that will be competing to become the new Florida Tag Team Champions. Right now, I can officially announce that the first round of the tournament for those titles will take place right here in Tampa, just down the road at the Spartan Sports Center on Sunday October the Seventeenth at Four in the afternoon. Tickets will go on sale at the box office for that event this Monday at Noon. Make sure to get them early, as we expect the event to sell out quickly. We'll be right back. -Commercial Break- As the show returns from break, Gordon Solie is joined by a man dressed in Arabic robes, and sunglasses, with a Keffiyah covering his head. Gordon Solie: We are back here on Championship Wrestling from Florida, and I am joined now by Mr. Skandor Akbar. Skandor Akbar: Gordon Solie! When you refer to me, you will do so as "General" Skandor Akbar! Because now that I have conquered wrestling in the state of Texas, I have broadened my horizons and set my sights on the state of Florida. Very soon my Devastation Incorporated will rule over this company as we have done everywhere else, and it begins tonight. Because right now, I am about to present to you my warrior from the land of the rising sun, Kazaharu! A haunting, instrumental, Oriental sounding music fills the Tampa Sportatorium. From the back comes a man wearing black karate style pants with white kanji markings down both legs, a traditional black gi with a red circle on the back and the name Kazaharu printed across the middle in white, and black tabi boots. Long black hair is tied nearly into a top knot on his head and his face is covered with the traditional red, white, and black kabuki style face paint. Akbar helps him remove the gi as he steps into the ring. Gordon Solie: Well General Akbar has certainly produced a very impressive looking competitor. Let's see what he can do inside the squared circle. =========================================================================================================== Match #2 -Kazaharu w/Skandor Akbar defeated Shane Tylor by submission with the Rolling Japanese Sleeper- =========================================================================================================== Gordon Solie: It certainly didn't take long for this Kazaharu to dispatch young Mr. Tylor here today. After brutalizing him with martial arts chops and kicks, he locked his legs around the young mans head and rolled with him until he was unconscious. A very dangerous move to be sure. Quite the impressive debut for Kazaharu, and a very dangerous weapon for this General Akbar and his Devastation group. Don't go anywhere folks, we'll be right back with more action. -Commercial Break- As the show returns from commercial a video is played set to the tune of "Sharp Dressed Man" that shows Rip Rogers and Chick Donovan riding around in a convertible, then cuts to them walking on a beach with lots of girls in bikinis stopping to look at them. It then switches to the two of them dressed in suits walking into a steakhouse, then to them getting out of a limo and heading into a nightclub. Finally the pictures fade to black and the words "The Fabulous Blondes, Coming Soon" appear on the screen. Gordon Solie: Ladies and Gentleman, up next we have two large powerful bruisers who call themselves The Highwaymen. Let's head to the ring and see them in action. Phil Hickerson and Bobby Duncum, The Highwaymen come walking out and immediately draw the ire of the crowd. They are both wearing black cowboy hats, and floor length duster coats that are white with black trim. Duncum has on black trunks with black kneepads and cowboy boots, while Hickerson has on long black tights and a pair of standard black boots. =========================================================================================================== Match #3 -The Highwaymen (Bobby Duncum/Phil Hickerson) beat Jeff Howard/Marcus Chase when Hickerson pinned Chase after a Spike Piledriver- =========================================================================================================== Gordon Solie: I am joined now by the winners of the match, Phil Hickerson and Bobby Duncum, The Highwaymen! Phil Hickerson: Let me tell you and all of these idiots something right now Gordon Solie! The Highwaymen have held tag team championships all across the United States, and we've come to Florida to add some more gold to our collection. It doesn't matter how many other teams there are, or who's in them. If they stand across from us, we are going to give them the piledriver and we are going to take them out. Just ask them Glamour Boys that were out here a little earlier. We've beaten their brains out from coast to coast, and if they get between us and those tag team titles, we'll be happy to do it again. Bobby Duncum: The Highwaymen do what we do, for two reasons see. To bring home tha' gold, and to bring home tha' money. Glamour Boys or anybody else, you get between us and what we want, we gonna hurt'cha. Ya unna'stan? Hickerson and Duncum walk away as Gordon Solie gives a look that says he certainly understands as the show heads to break. -Commercial Break- =========================================================================================================== Match #4 -"Chief" Joe Lightfoot defeated Rick Cohen by submission with the Indian Death Lock- =========================================================================================================== Gordon Solie: An impressive win for "Chief" Joe Lightfoot there, but I'd like to take a moment and go back to something that The Highwaymen said just before the break. They said they do what they do for two reasons, money and gold, by which of course they mean championship titles. They also mentioned a previous rivalry with Steve Doll and Steve Simpson, The Glamour Boys who we saw earlier in our program. It occurs to me that we haven't even been back for a complete episode yet, and already the rivalry and hostility is beginning. The upcoming tournament for the Florida Tag Team Championship should indeed be a hotly contested affair as I can only assume that all of the teams set to compete will share that same desire for the money and the gold. As we head to the ring for our final match of this hour, we have yet another team who will be competing in that tournament. They call themselves the South Pacific Islanders. First is the Samoan born, New Zealander known as Sivi Afi and his partner is the man from Pago Pago, Cocoa Samoa! Let's head down to ringside and take a look at these two superb athletes! Both men come out with a traditional colorful Polynesian lavalava wrapped around their waists, and a kukui nut necklace around their necks. They head around the ring slapping hands with the fans in attendance, and then when they enter they remove the entrance gear to reveal matching tropical themed trunks. A quick tribal chant of some kind before the bell rings has them fired up, and then they are on the attack! =========================================================================================================== Match #5 -The South Pacific Islanders (Cocoa Samoa/Sivi Afi) beat Snake Brown/JT Hart when Afi pinned Hart after a Flying Crossbody- =========================================================================================================== Gordon Solie: A dominant performance from the South Pacific duo as they pick up momentum heading into the tournament for the Florida Tag Team Championship. Again, that will take place at the Spartan Sports Center on Sunday October the Seventeenth at Four P.M. Tickets on sale at the box office this Monday at Noon. Then please join us right back here next week as we will have Mark and Chris Youngblood joining us in tag team action. General Akbar has apparently promised another member of his Devastation Corporation, and we will see the world renowned "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan in action! Until then, I'm Gordon Solie saying So Long from the Sunshine State!

Enh. Maybe the Lilly doll was like the urn, and it was the source of her powers. Now with it gone, she will revert to normal.

If Windham Rotunda shows up to pay respect to his friends.... Awesome If The Fiend shows up to do anything.... Terrible

I don't know any self respecting nerds, dorks, dweebs, or geeks that actually like the Big Bang Theory. That show is the epitome of what Hollywood thinks nerds, dorks, dweebs, and geeks with a sense of humor act like. My dipshit ex-marine cousin watches that show, not my buddy who still runs Dungeons and Dragons games at age 45. I'll also point out that until just a few years ago, I totally agreed with you that "Cool Sells." Guys like Ric Flair and "The Heartbreak Kid" were always going to be the most over, because those characters encapsulated everything the watcher wished they could be. But there has definitely been a cultural shift in the last several years, and those kind of characters are at the least being pushed to the back burner, if not totally frowned upon. While things like The Elite's meta-nerdiness (or however you want to phrase it) and stuff like the Orange Cassidy character are able to thrive in the environment that has emerged.

If anyone has another manager they might be interested in trading for Slick, hit me up!