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The Raven character doesn't work in trunks or a singlet though. You dress him like a traditional wrestler, and the character dies. Nothing in the Kevin Owens character requires him to dress like that, so it just ends up making it look like either A. He's a slob or B. They are trying to cover up him being fat.

(Taped on Monday November 30th, 1985 and airing Friday Night December 4th) From the beautiful Will Rogers Complex in Fort Worth. This is.... featuring the worlds greatest professional wrestlers from... We cut to ringside where Marc Lowrance is standing by with a microphone. Marc Lowrance: Hello Everyone! Welcome to the Will Rogers Coliseum and to Championship Sports. We are here on KTVT for another exciting edition of Texas All Star Wrestling! I am your host Marc Lowrance, and tonight we begin the second round of the tournament for the Texas Television Title as Brian Adias and Jack Victory go one on one in our opening contest! We will also see the two men who will compete at Seasons Beatings for the Texas Heavyweight Championship here tonight. As both champion Scott Casey, and challenger Dory Funk will be in singles competition. Two weeks before he competes in a Loser Leaves Town, Texas Death Match, "El Jefe" Jose Estrada will be in action. Then in our main event, big Jeff Gaylord and "Iron" Mike Sharpe will finally go one on one. So let's head down to the ring for tournament action! 1 Fall, 30 Minute Time Limit -"New Jersey Heartthrob" Jack Victory vs Brian Adias- Victory came to the ring wearing a shirt that read "Gold Dust Uno" and had a sour look on his face. Before the bell rang he attacked Adias from behind and just laid into him with stomps until the referee physically pushed him away. Victory shoved the referee away and charged at Adias who was about half way to his feet, and began stomping away at him again. Again the referee had to physically pull Victory away and this time shoved him most of the way across the ring. The referee was still scolding Victory as Adias got back to his feet, and again Victory shoved the ref out of the way and charged Adias. This time Adias side stepped Victory, shoved him into the ropes, and rolled him up! The ref counted One, Two, Three!! Winner: Brian Adias Marc Lowrance: Oh My! Jack Victory went to the well one too many times and got caught!! Brian Adias advances to the finals of the Texas Television Title Tournament, and Victory is beside himself!! As Adias is outside the ring celebrating with the crowd, Victory goes after the referee who quickly jumps out of the ring. Victory starts kicking and punching the turnbuckles, then kicks the ropes, before falling to the canvas and repeatedly pounding his fist on it. Marc Lowrance: This is quite a tantrum that Victory is having, meanwhile the fans in the Will Rogers Coliseum are loving it! Don't go anywhere Ladies and Gentleman, we'll be back with the Texas Heavyweight Champion Scott Casey and the lovely Sunshine! As the show is heading to commercial we see that John Tatum is now in the ring dressed in street clothes. He is kneeling next to a slightly calmer Victory and is speaking to him. The camera pans in just as we fade to commercial and we pick up Tatum saying "I have an idea." -Commercial Break- Marc Lowrance: Welcome back to Texas All Star Wrestling here on KTVT. During the break Jack Victory left the ring with John Tatum, and I don't know what was said, but Victory went from having a meltdown to having a smile on his face, so I can only guess those two have something up their sleeve! Let's head back down to the ring where the Texas Heavyweight Champion Scott Casey is set for action! 1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit -"Cowboy" Scott Casey w/Sunshine vs Snake Brown- Non Title Casey was pumped up tonight, working over the man who hails from outta town with lefts and rights, before catching him with a big dropkick! A trip into the ropes for Brown ended with a bone rattling powerslam. Then when he got up, a Bulldog spelled the end of his night. Winner: Scott Casey Marc Lowrance: I am standing by with your winner, the Texas Heavyweight Champion Scott Casey and the beautiful Sunshine! Scott Casey: Dory Funk, I know you think that you are some kind of royalty here in Texas, but you'd better think again. I got a lot of respect for your father, and even though he is crazy as a fox, I got a lot of respect for your brother. I used to have a lot of respect for you, but then you tried to piledrive Sunshine in the middle of that ring, and now I have nothing but anger. So when you and I meet at Seasons Beatings, if you think your last name is going to guarantee you something here in Texas All Star, you are absolutely right. It's going to guarantee my boot in your ass! Sunshine: You better not worry about piledriving me Dory Funk. You better worry about Scott Casey running you right out of the Lone Star State! Casey and Sunshine head out of the arena to loud cheers as the show heads to commercial break. -Commercial Break- As the show returns from commercial we are taken to footage labeled "Earlier Today" that shows Johnny Mantell dressed in blue jeans, a button up shirt, and a cowboy hat sitting in front of a Texas All Star backdrop, across from an unknown interviewer. Interviewer: Tomorrow night is the WrestleStorm match between Jerry "The King" Lawler and Terry Funk for the USWA World Heavyweight Title. You have been chosen by the Texas All Star Board of Directors and the USWA to challenge the winner of that match at Seasons Beatings on December the Eighteenth. Please tell us how you feel about this opportunity. Johnny Mantell: It's unbelievable to tell you the truth. This has been an incredibly up and down year for me professionally. Scott and I formed The Gunslingers out in the North East and we both thought things were going really well out there, the people liked us, we were winning matches, and then a change in management occurred, and the next thing we knew we were out the door. Then I ended up working for our partners over in Twin States and I messed up my neck pretty bad. But when Texas All Star got started, I knew I had to be here so I came in and wrestled hurt. The neck got worse, and I ended up missing a lot of time. While I was out, Scott won the Heavyweight Title, and while I absolutely couldn't be happier for him, I couldn't help but wonder where that left Johnny Mantell. So to get this chance, man... I can't tell you what it means. Interviewer: Given the choice, would you rather compete against Funk or Lawler? Johnny Mantell: That's a tough call. Jerry Lawler has been in this business a long time and they call him the King for a reason. That man has probably held more championships than I've had wrestling matches! So to get in there and compete with a man of his caliber would be fantastic. But on the other hand, as a kid growing up in Texas, you heard two names. Von Erich and Funk. So to get a chance to go in there and mix it up with Terry Funk, a former NWA Champion, man that's an opportunity that I'd also love to have. So who would I rather compete against. I'm not sure I can honestly tell you. Both guys would probably give me the toughest match I ever had, and win or lose I would come out of it a better wrestler. Interviewer: Do you have a prediction? Johnny Mantell: I predict that whoever wins that match better be ready for Johnny Mantell on December the Eighteenth, because I will darn sure be ready for them. 1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit -"El Jefe" Jose Estrada vs Shane Tylor- Despite the gigantic match up looming in his future, Estrada still came out with all of his usual swagger. He opened the match by slapping the taste out of Tylor's mouth, and then leveled him with a clothesline. After that it was just plain nastiness as he rubbed the young mans face into the mat, battered him with rights and lefts, and stomped him repeatedly. Finally he went to the top and came off with a Flying Clothesline that nearly took Tylor's head off and covered him. Winner: "El Jefe" Jose Estrada Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, the winner "El Jefe" Jose Estrada. Jose Estrada: Cocoa Samoa, you think you got what you wanted by getting me in this Texas Death Match. Well let me tell you something cabron, El Jefe doesn't end up anywhere by chance. I put your amigo Lightfoot out of here for good, and now I'm going to send you right out after him. You think No Rules is good for you. No, No Amigo. No rules is good for El Jefe. Estrada shoves the microphone into the chest of Marc Lowrance and leaves to a chorus of booing. -Commercial Break- Marc Lowrance: Welcome back to Texas All Star Wrestling. Up next we have the man who will be challenging Scott Casey for the Texas Heavyweight Title, Dory Funk Junior in action. Let's head down to the ring. 1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit -Dory Funk Jr. vs Mike Reed- Dory was apparently feeling like a work out this evening as he took up eight of the scheduled ten minutes in the time limit, though he probably could have ended it in half that time. Lots of European uppercuts in the early part of the match, then he went to work on the legs. By the time Funk locked on the Cloverleaf submission hold, Reed could barely stand and he immediately submitted. An impressive showing from the former NWA Champion. Winner: Dory Funk Jr. Marc Lowrance: I am standing by with your winner, and the man who will challenge Scott Casey in two weeks for the Texas Heavyweight Title, Dory Funk Junior. Dory Funk Jr: Marc Lowrance, for nearly as long as there has been professional wrestling in the state of Texas, the name Funk has been associated with it. My Father was a sucessful wrestler and then ran one of the top promotions in the state. I was the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion. My Brother was the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion. Tomorrow night my brother is going to become the USWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion. So if Scott Casey thinks for even a moment that I will accept anything short of becoming the Texas Heavyweight Champion in two weeks time, then I have very bad news for that young man. Marc Lowrance: When you arrived in Texas All Star during the match between Scott Casey and The Spoiler, you didn't seem impressed with what you saw. Now you talk as though your victory is inevitable. Do you think you are potentially overlooking Scott Casey? Dory Funk Jr: I take every opponent I step into that ring with seriously. From that fellow I just beat tonight to the man holding my Texas Heavyweight Title. The goal is the same, out wrestle them, break them down, and defeat them. That's how I know I will walk away with that belt. Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, Dory Funk Junior. We'll be right back after this break. -Commercial Break- As we return from commercial we see that Marc Lowrance has been joined by Frank Dusek. Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, please welcome the Commissioner of Texas All Star Wrestling, Frank Dusek. Frank Dusek: Thank You Marc. I came out here tonight because earlier today when the wrestlers were arriving here at the building there was an incident in the parking lot. This incident has led to another match being signed for Seasons Beatings. None of our camera crews were around, but the security cameras here at the Will Rogers Coliseum did get some footage, so we are going to play that for you right now. We are taken to some black and white security footage dated earlier in the day. After a few seconds we see a pick-up truck pull into the parking lot, and after a few more seconds we see Black Bart and Bill Irwin get out of the truck. They both grab a few bags and begin walking toward the arena. The footage switches to a second feed and we see Bart and Irwin walking and talking, when three motorcycles come into the parking lot at a high rate of speed and bare down on The Wild Bunch. Bart and Irwin hear them coming and are able to get out of the way of the oncoming bikes. The three bikes come to a stop, and Bart and Irwin apparently know they are in for a fight as they rush the bikers. The three helmeted riders get off their bikes and start brawling with Bart and Irwin. For a few moments the fight is even, Bart even manages to rip the helmet off one of them revealing "Killer" Tim Brooks, but then the numbers advantage begins to take a toll. Things get even worse when another of the bikers removes his helmet revealing "Mean" Mike Miller. He takes the helmet and cracks "Wild" Bill Irwin in the head with it, sending him unconscious to the concrete. Then all three men begin to beat on Black Bart until he is down on the ground. The third biker removes his helmet to reveal Adrian Adonis who laughs for a moment, and then spits on the fallen Bart. Satisfied with their handiwork, Brooks, Miller, and Adonis grab their helmets, get back on their bikes and ride away from the arena, leaving Bart and Irwin laid out in the parking lot. Marc Lowrance: Oh my goodness! Frank Dusek: Yeah, it wasn't pretty. But Bart and Irwin were checked out at the local hospital, and apart from being a little beat up, and a lot mad, they are okay. But they laid down a challenge, and I am going to make it happen. At Seasons Beatings they want "Killer" Tim Brooks, "Mean" Mike Miller, and their new friend Adrian Adonis inside that ring in a no rules Bunkhouse Brawl. Marc Lowrance: Who will be there partner? Frank Dusek: I don't know, but they assured me they would have one. Marc Lowrance: Where did Adrian Adonis come from? Frank Dusek: I don't know that either, but he is the last thing this Bart, Brooks, Miller situation needed! Marc Lowrance: Well, Ladies and Gentleman, in what is sure to be a wild one, we are going to have a Bunkhous..... Before Marc Lowrance can finish, he has the microphone torn out of his hands and is shoved out of the way by The Spoiler who now stands face to face with Dusek. The Spoiler: Dusek, I want another fight with Tom Jones, and I want it now. Frank Dusek: Sorry big man, the main event is schedule out here next and I.... The Spoiler: I don't care about your main event. I don't care about your excuses. You get me Jones in that ring so I can end his career. Tom Jones comes from the back, followed by several members of the security team. He has also gotten a second microphone from somewhere. Tom Jones: End my career? Shoot! You couldn't even beat me last week, and I'm the one that snatched that mask off your ugly face! The Spoiler: Just give me another chance boy, and I'll make sure you never wrestle again! Tom Jones: Boy? You best watch who you're calling boy! If we step in that ring again, I'm going take that mask again and show the whole world what an ugly S.O.B. you are!! Dusek snatches the microphone from Spoiler and speaks. Frank Dusek: HOLD IT! HOLD IT!! You two want each other so bad! You want to end his career? You want to take his mask? Then let's do it! Two weeks from now. Seasons Beatings. No Count Out, No Disqualification, No Akbar!! Spoilers Mask vs Tom Jones Career! NOW GET THEM OUT OF HERE!!! -Commercial Break- Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, welcome back to Texas All Star Wrestling on KTVT. To recap what just happened, first we saw footage of Killer Brooks and Mike Miller, along with Adrian Adonis assaulting Black Bart and "Wild" Bill Irwin in the parking lot earlier today. A six man Bunkhouse Brawl has been signed for Seasons Beating, and we have no idea who Bart and Irwin will be bringing as a partner. Then Tom Jones and The Spoiler both showed up and nearly came to blows, but in the process things were said, and now on December the Eighteenth, they will meet in a match that will see Tom Jones put his career on the line against the mask of The Spoiler. I have to tell you Ladies and Gentleman, this Seasons Beatings show over at the Tarrant County Convention Center just keeps getting bigger and better. Right now, it is time to head down to the ring for our main event. 1 Fall, 30 Minute Time Limit -"Iron" Mike Sharpe vs Jeff Gaylord- This began with a lot of stalling from Mike Sharpe, and that led to Gaylord getting more and more frustrated. Sharpe took advantage when the youngster finally got hot and went after him, thumbing him in the eye as the referee pushed him away. Sharpe then began an assault on the lower back of Gaylord that lasted for quite some time and saw the veteran "Iron" Mike use a mixture of submissions, strikes, and just plain dirty tactics to keep the muscular Gaylord down. Sharpe finally lost control when he locked Gaylord in a bear hug, but the Missouri Tiger was able to muster up the strength to power out of it and he began to rock Sharpe with left and rights before dropping him with a clothesline. Gaylord then went to work on Sharpe with a power attack that was definitely hampered by the damage to his back, but still enough to have Sharpe begging for mercy. The end came when Gaylord whipped Sharpe hard into the corner. He followed him in with a clothesline, then mounted the buckles and began punching away at the head of Sharpe as the fans counted along. When Gaylord got down off the buckles, the referee was giving him hell for not adhering to the count, and this allowed Sharpe to sweep the legs of Gaylord out from under him. Sharpe cradled him, and got both of his feet up on the second rope, as the referee counted One, Two, Three! Winner: "Iron" Mike Sharpe Sharpe was out of the ring in a flash and jogging to the dressing room with his arms in the air, as Gaylord was giving the referee the "what the hell was that" face. Marc Lowrance: A complete miscarriage of justice there Ladies and Gentleman. Mike Sharpe's feet were clearly on the ropes, and Jeff Gaylord is not happy. Ladies and Gentleman, that is all for Texas All Star Wrestling this week. We thank you so much for joining us, be sure to tune in next time, right here on KTVT. Until then, I'm Marc Lowrance, Good Night Everyone. Friday December 18th, 1985 Tarrant County Convention Center Forth Worth, Texas Winner of Jerry Lawler/Terry Funk at WrestleStorm vs Johnny Mantell w/Sunshine - USWA World Heavyweight Title "Cowboy" Scott Casey w/Sunshine vs Dory Funk Jr. - Texas Heavyweight Title The Tribal Nation (Mark/Chris Youngblood) vs The Glamour Boys (Steve Doll/Steve Simpson) - Texas Tag Team Titles Brian Adias vs Winner of The Texas Ranger/Joel Deaton - Texas Television Title Cocoa Samoa vs "El Jefe" Jose Estrada - Loser Leaves Town, Texas Death Match "Killer" Tim Brooks/"Mean" Mike Miller/Adrian Adonis vs Black Bart/"Wild" Bill Irwin/Mystery Partner - 6 Man Bunkhouse Brawl "Mr. Ebony" Tom Jones vs The Spoiler - No Count Out, No DQ, Managers Barred from Ringside. Tom Jones Career vs The Spoilers Mask plus more to be announced

It's always a wild night in Tupelo! Ronnie Garvin shows up in Twin States, and that feels right! He'll make a fine top babyface here! Fuller and Golden leaving? That doesn't feel right!! The Platinum Club is such a wonderful group of dastardly pricks! Things just aren't going Kamala's way these days. With the new talent coming in, and some new characters being built, I really like where Twin States is going!

It's an interesting thought. Maybe Anthem wants out, and the Khans can get it on the cheap? Get the video library, the name Impact for a potential second show, some decent talent, and you keep it out of Vince's hands.

If he came in as the last person for War Games, threw some punches and slapped on a Scorpion Deathlock, I'm sure he'd be fine. Hell, they have Arn in there messing around, and his injury was worse than Stings.

If this means a chance for Su Yung, Deonna Purrazzo, and Tenille Dashwood as part of the AEW Women's division, then color me interested!

Texas All Star releases Kim Duk and Paul Roma to regular Free Agency and Akio Sato, Spike, and Basher to 1986 Rookie Free Agents

Budrow is back!! and we get a Sy Sperling and the Hairclub for Men reference right off the bat. That's about as 80's as we can get in this motherfucker. Great opening segment! Set up a main event for tonight, next week, and potentially set up a 2nd masked man!! I like the pairing of Khan and Humperdink. Be interesting to see if Dink gets anybody else in his stable. Also be interesting to see if whoever put the bounty out shows up. Nightmares pick up another win, and man they are on a roll! Karachi Vice better be on the look out! Embry using "You're the Best Around" is awesome! Bullet Bob has dispatched The Ugandan Giant and now he wants his belt back. Fergie better buy himself some back up!! Well, I don't like The Violent Gentleman showing dissension. They are one of my favorite teams in the game. Interesting to see where this goes. Fergie apparently sees things my way. Puts his bodyguard in front of Armstrong before giving him a title shot. I still don't figure things will be that easy!! Nice win for Olympia, and then he gets tossed out of the building! That won't sit well! Just make him want a shot at Buddy even more. Landel picks up the win over Brisco after Embry and Johnny V get involved! Add in The Fabulous Blondes, and The Platinum Club is complete!! What a Stable!! Business is definitely picking up here in Twin States. Liking the direction things are heading.

The Rich Clan and Oliver/Borne is building to a fever pitch. These two teams are going to kill each other at WrestleStorm! Lawler tries to give a Rah Rah USWA promo, but Uncle Terry ain't having that shit! Two brawls, zero matches! Lance is having a bad night!! DJ seems pretty confident heading into the big show. 20k is a lot of money, but Champagne isn't going to let it go easy! Speaking of confident, loving the Bruise Brothers coming off the big win in the tag tournament showing no fear of Skaaland and the boys. Telling them to bring the towel was awesome. An interesting end? to the CEO's angle as they present a new belt to Champagne Morrow and then leave the company? Oh well, Morrow with a shiny fake championship belt should be a lot of fun! Timothy Flowers and Sunny War Cloud's feud looks like it might be over, but then Flowers decides he isn't quite done yet. Flowers definitely just took it up another level. Dream Machine is talking a big game, but after that tar and feather job on Dicky Slater, I certainly wouldn't want to be in his mask! Ripper Morgan destroys the Samoans!! I love Kai as the ruthless leader of men. I am very excited for the Sweet Brown Sugar/Tony St. Clair match at WrestleStorm. On a show full of grudge matches and feud enders, this may steal the show from a straight up wrestling standpoint. Lawler is pissed off to close the night, and that match with Funk may well decide the immediate future of all the USWA! WrestleStorm is so insanely stacked from top to bottom. I can't wait to see what happens!!

Texas All Star would like to pick up Woman

I have no issues with those women being added. I also noticed Kat Leroux is missing from your roster. Texas All Star sends Koko Ware to MACW for Adrian Adonis Texas All Star also receives Scott Irwin from MACW in exchange for my 2nd Round Pick in the recent Rookie Draft

(Taped on Monday November 23rd, 1985 and airing Friday Night November 27th) From the beautiful Will Rogers Complex in Fort Worth. This is.... featuring the worlds greatest professional wrestlers from... We cut to ringside where Marc Lowrance is standing by with a microphone. Marc Lowrance: Hello Everyone and Happy Thanksgiving! Welcome to the Will Rogers Coliseum and to Championship Sports. We are here on KTVT for another exciting edition of Texas All Star Wrestling! I am your host Marc Lowrance, and just one night removed from good food, family time, and Cowboys football, we have quite a night of action lined up for you! In our main event "General" Skandor Akbar will lead The Spoiler into action against "Mr. Ebony" Tom Jones! The number one contenders to the Texas Tag Team Titles, The Glamour boys will be in action, and after the shocking events of last week, you know they will have something to say. "Hollywood" John Tatum will be back in action this week, and speaking of people with something to say, Black Bart and "Wild" Bill Irwin will be in action! But first, we have the final first round match of the Texas Television Title Tournament which will see Lance Von Erich take on a newcomer here to Texas All Star Wrestling, "The Outlaw" Joel Deaton! 1 Fall, 30 Minute Time Limit -"Outlaw" Joel Deaton vs Lance Von Erich- Deaton came to the ring in black trunks, black vest, and black cowboy hat carrying a bull rope with a cowbell attached to it. So needless to say while he wasn't going to be getting any cheers against Von Erich anyway, the fans certainly didn't like the looks of him either! Lance was quick out of the gate dazzling Deaton with his speed and aerial attacks. Von Erich caught him with a big dropkick that got a long two count, and went for his big reverse crossbody off the ropes early, but Deaton ducked it and Lance crashed hard to the mat. After that "The Outlaw" was vicious, working over the head and neck of Von Erich hard forearms, twisting chinlocks, and just plain clubs to the side of the head. Deaton maintained control for a while, his attack always focused on the head and neck, but finally when Deaton locked in a sleeper, Lance started firing elbows into his midsection and broke free. Von Erich fired several punches at The Outlaw, and then attempted to whip him into the ropes, but Deaton reversed it and blasted Lance with a huge lariat that crumbled him to the mat. Von Erich was very slow to his feet, and Deaton was waiting, and plowed him with a huge Bulldog, before covering for the three count and the fall. Winner: "Outlaw" Joel Deaton Marc Lowrance: "Outlaw" Joel Deaton picks up a huge win in his Texas All Star debut over Lance Von Erich and advances in the Texas Television Title Tournament where he will meet The Texas Ranger in the second round. Lance seems to be favoring his neck and is being helped from the ring by medical personnel, so let's go ahead and take our first break. -Commercial Break- Marc Lowrance: Welcome back to Texas All Star Wrestling, right here on KTVT. Before the break we saw Lance Von Erich being attended too by medical personnel. I am told that he is favoring his neck after that last contest, but there doesn't appear to be any significant injury. Up next we have a man who made his debut here two weeks ago, "Hollywood" John Tatum, along with his valet Dark Journey. It was quite an entrance, and I am told that tonight Mr. Tatum has agreed to an interview once he has finished competing. So let's head to the ring. 1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit -"Hollywood" John Tatum w/Dark Journey vs Trent McAllister- Once the elaborate entrance was over, and the robe came off, and Dark Journey fluffed his hair and kissed his cheek, and he strutted around the ring, Tatum was ready for action! "Hollywood" John showed off against McAllister, whipping the much smaller man into the ropes, dropping him with a shoulderblock, then strutting a little more. Grabbing a headlock, and making kissy faces at Dark Journey. Hitting McAllister with a big hip toss, and then mocking him as he held his back in pain. Finally after several minutes of toying with the youngster, Tatum blaster him in the face with the California Kick, and casually laid on him for on the one, two, three. Winner: "Hollywood" John Tatum Marc Lowrance: I am here with your winner "Hollywood" John Tatum and the lovely Dark Journey. Dark Journey: Well Thank You Marc. Of all the horrible people here in Texas, you have certainly been the most polite. Marc Lowrance: I... John Tatum: Now Marc Lowrance, I'm gonna go ahead and stop you right there cause nobody wants to hear from you. These people came here to the Roy Rogers Coliseum to see "Hollywood" John Tatum. Marc Lowrance: That's actually the Will Rogers Coliseum. John Tatum: Didn't you hear me man? Nobody wants to hear you! Nobody cares what this stupid building in this stupid town is called! It's like when you try and correct my friend Jack Victory when he gets your name wrong. It's not that he doesn't know your name Marc, it's that he doesn't care. Speaking of Jack Victory, it's ridiculous what the big wigs here at Texas All Star did to our friends the Fabulous Blondes. I don't blame Jack one bit for his boycott. I want him to know that I support him, and next week when he returns to take on Brian Adias in the Television Title Tournament, both myself and Dark Journey will be pulling for him one thousand percent. That's it, interview over. You disgust me Lowrance. Tatum shakes his head and pushes past Marc Lowrance. Marc looks to Dark Journey with a bit of a confused look on his face, but she just rolls her eyes and walks away. Marc Lowrance: Well, there you have it. Tatum and Dark Journey are pulling for Jack Victory in the Texas Television Title Tournament. Birds of a feather I guess. We'll be right back. -Commercial Break- Marc Lowrance: That was the final minutes of the shocking ending to our program last week where we saw the debuting Tribal Nation of Mark and Chris Youngblood upset The Highwaymen to become the New Texas Tag Team Champions. Right now the team who was set to challenge The Highwaymen for those belts at our upcoming Seasons Beatings event, The Glamour Boys are in action. Let's head to the ring. 1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit -The Glamour Boys (Steve Doll/Steve Simpson) vs The Bounty Hunter/Jack Spade- Doll and Simpson were having a good time in the Will Rogers Coliseum tonight taking it to Spade and his masked partner as soon as the bell rang with a pair of dropkicks. Spade got singled out, and ate several armdrags from Doll, then a double hiptoss from both Glamour boys, before Simpson took over on him. On the next tag out, Spade got nailed with a double back body drop and a double dropkick which knocked him back into his own corner, allowing The Bounty Hunter to tag himself in. He also got a double dropkick! Doll then gave him a big bodyslam and a legdrop, before tagging Simpson back in, and then both scaled the ropes for the newly named Glam, Slam, Thank You Ma'am (missile dropkick/flying splash combo) that put the masked man down for the count. Winners: The Glamour Boys of Steve Doll and Steve Simpson Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, I am here with your winners, The Glamour Boys! Gentleman, last week your long time rivals The Highwaymen lost their Texas Tag Team Titles to Mark and Chris Youngblood, who you will now be facing at Seasons Beatings. Your thoughts? Doll and Simpson look at one another and then bust out laughing. Steve Simpson: You know Marc, first we'd like to congratulate the Youngbloods. They seem like two nice guys, and we are legitimately happy for them, and we look forward to competing against them. As for The Highwaymen, what a couple of buffoons. This is exactly what happens when you write checks your butt can't cash. It's just too bad that we weren't the ones to do it. Steve Doll: Hickerson, Duncum. You two loud mouths got what was coming to you, and it couldn't have happened to two more deserving guys. I'm sure that whoever wins that match between us and the Youngbloods will be happy to give you guys a shot at those belts. Once you've worked your way back into title contention! Doll and Simpson both have a bit of a chuckle at that one, and then they head out slapping hands and hugging ladies. Marc Lowrance: Folks, we'll be right back with more Texas All Star Wrestling. Don't go anywhere! -Commercial Break- As we return from break Marc Lowrance has been joined by Frank Dusek. Marc Lowrance: Welcome back to Texas All Star Wrestling on KTVT. Right now I am joined by the Commissioner of Texas All Star, Frank Dusek. Frank Dusek: Thank You Marc. After the events of last week, I have three announcements to make here tonight. First is that next week right here in on Texas All Star, "Iron" Mike Sharpe and Jeff Gaylord are going to go one on one in this ring. Second, is that in two weeks the Board of Directors has seen fit to grant The Highwaymen a rematch with The Tribal Nation for the Texas Tag Team Titles. Whichever team wins that match will then go on to defend against The Glamour Boys the following week at Seasons Beatings. Finally, after everything that has happened between them, we have come to a decision on the futures of Cocoa Samoa and "El Jefe" Jose Estrada. A match has been signed for Seasons Beatings. The first thing to note is that if either man so much as lays a finger on the other before the bell rings for that match, both men will be terminated from Texas All Star Wrestling. We won't have this blood feud causing injury to our officials, our security, our medical personnel, or god forbid one of our fans. Now as I said, Cocoa and El Jefe will meet at Seasons Beatings, and since Texas All Star obviously isn't big enough for the both of them, it is going to be a Loser Leaves Town match. But as violent as these two have gotten, those stakes didn't quite seem high enough, so against our better judgement, it will also be.... a Texas Death Match. Marc Lowrance: Oh My. Frank Dusek: Yeah. Neither of those men will ever be the same, but one of them will be gone from Texas All Star for good. Marc Lowrance: Seasons Beatings will certainly live up to it's name. We'll be right back. -Commercial Break- 1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit -The Wild Bunch (Black Bart/"Wild" Bill Irwin) vs Snake Brown/Dave Kent- Brown and Kent never stood a chance, as The Wild Bunch hit the ring like a hurricane and started pounding away on both men. Irwin caught Snake Brown in the chest with his Pump Kick and Brown sailed through the ropes and wasn't seen again. Meanwhile Bart paraded Kent around the ring in position for a bodyslam, then drilled him into the mat. Bart then climbed up and hit him with the Texas Trash Compactor for quick victory. Winners: The Wild Bunch of Black Bart and "Wild" Bill Irwin Marc Lowrance doesn't even bother trying to talk, he just simply hands the microphone to Black Bart. Bart looks at him sideways, then shrugs and hands the microphone to Irwin. Bill Irwin: You know, it's been quite a while since I've been down here to Texas, and I know the last time I was in these parts I wasn't a well liked man. That's my fault for the things I done, and for choosing to run with scum like Akbar. This man here now, this is a different "Wild" Bill Irwin. You see I was back East kicking butt and taking names, when I got a phone call from my friend Bart here, and he said Bill, I need someone I can trust to help me take care of a couple of no good, backstabbing, pieces of trash named Tim Brooks and Mike Miller. Now, I know I done a lot of bad things to a lot of people during my time in the wrestling business, but even I ain't never sunk so low as to stab the people I call my friends in the back. Hell, if I consider you my friend, a true friend, I'd do anything, fight anybody for you. So Mike Miller, Tim Brooks... you two might think you pulled something off back in that Devil Cage, but all you done was bought yourself a world of hurt. The Wild Bunch is here now, and that's bad news for you. Irwin hands the microphone back to Bart who has a huge grin on his face. Black Bart: MIKE MILLER! KILLER BROOKS! YOU DONE IT NOW BOYS! IF YOU THOUGHT I WAS DADGUM MAD BEFORE! SHOOT, YOU TWO EGG SUCKING PIECES OF GUTTER TRASH AIN'T SEEN NUTHIN' YET!! WE'RE COMING FOR WAR!! Bart spikes the microphone onto the arena floor where it emits a loud burst of static causing Marc Lowrance to jump as The Wild Bunch storms out of the arena to massive cheers. -Commercial Break- As we return from break Marc Lowrance is standing looking at his broken microphone. He shrugs his shoulders and points to the ring. 1 Fall, 30 Minute Time Limit -"Mr. Ebony" Tom Jones vs The Spoiler w/Skandor Akbar- This one started off as something of a stalemate as neither man could gain the advantage out of the collar and elbow. Then The Spoiler threw the first right hand. Jones wasn't having that, so he fired back. Then both stood in the center of the ring throwing punches until they were both about to fall over. We briefly had some semblance of a wrestling match when Jones grabbed a headlock, Spoiler shot him in the ropes, and Jones put him down with a shoulderblock. Spoiler didn't like that, so he grabbed a headlock, Jones shot him in the ropes, and when he tried a shoulderblock, Jones didn't move. So Spoiler raked his eyes, and tossed him out to the floor. That is where all hell broke loose as both men started brawling and eventually both grabbed steel chairs, Spoiler from the timekeeper, and Jones from a fan! When they swung at each other, the chairs collided with a loud clack, and the referee knew he had lost control. This Match Has Been Ruled a Double Disqualification! They both swung the chairs again, and again the chairs collided with a loud metallic bang. Only this time, the fingers of Jones must have been hit as he dropped his chair. Spoiler saw his opening and swung a third time, smashing Jones on top of the head with the steel chair. Jones collapsed to the floor in a heap, and Spoiler tossed the chair aside as Akbar arrived to usher him away. Marc Lowrance: The referee has thrown this one out, but The Spoiler has just crushed "Mr. Ebony" with a massive shot to the skull with that steel chair. Thankfully Akbar is leading The Spoiler away from the ring, but we are going to need some help out here for Tom Jones. Ladies and Gentleman, it has been another wild night here on Texas All Star Wrest.... WAIT A MOMENT!!! Tom Jones rises up from the floor, his face a crimson mask, and runs for The Spoiler who hasn't quite made it to the dressing room. Jones tackles The Spoiler from behind and starts raining down lefts and rights into the face of the masked man, who is scrambling to get behind the curtain that leads to the dressing room and out of harms way. Akbar is pulling at Jones, but "Mr. Ebony" stands up and blasts Akbar with a huge right hand which sends him flying past the curtain and out of sight. The Spoiler manages to crawl on all fours into the dressing room, but Jones follows him in and then emerges a few seconds later... Marc Lowrance: Is that? Oh My! Oh my, things have just gone to another level between these two. Ladies and Gentleman, that is all for Texas All Star Wrestling this week. We thank you so much for joining us, be sure to tune in next time, right here on KTVT. Until then, I'm Marc Lowrance, Good Night Everyone. The show closes on a shot of "Mr. Ebony" Tom Jones, blood dripping down his face onto his chest, standing with his fist raised into the air, the mask of The Spoiler clutched in it for the world to see. Friday December 18th, 1985 Winner of Jerry Lawler/Terry Funk at WrestleStorm vs Johnny Mantell w/Sunshine - USWA World Heavyweight Title "Cowboy" Scott Casey w/Sunshine vs Dory Funk Jr. - Texas Heavyweight Title The Tribal Nation (Mark/Chris Youngblood) vs The Glamour Boys (Steve Doll/Steve Simpson) - Texas Tag Team Titles Winner of Brian Adias/Jack Victory vs Winner of The Texas Ranger/Joel Deaton - Texas Television Title Cocoa Samoa vs "El Jefe" Jose Estrada - Loser Leaves Town, Texas Death Match plus more to be announced

Thanksgiving Tag Tournament...Here We Go!! I'm already pissed off out of the gate! Stupid RPM's! Kai is going to have to knock some sense into the Samoans. Technicians using their superior skill to get the best of the DD, but Goldie Rogers uses his superior brain to get the best of the Technicians. Goldie Rogers using gold coins is a nice touch. I like it! Bruise Brothers take out the CEO's and my tournament favorites are off to a strong start. A fairly easy first round contest is a good start. Get some rest boys. Vin Man gets his team the win against the Dragons! Magnificent Ones advance and this feud probably isn't over yet!! Bahhh. RPM's advance again after Goldie's interference doesn't work out so well the second time. YEAH! Bruiser Brothers do the deal and are headed to the finals!! Kiniski gets pinned, Kelly gets tackled, and Vin gets the double headbutt!! Convincing win for my boys!! As if I weren't already rooting for the Bruise Brothers, they are taking on the RPM's.... give me one of every piece of Bruiser Brothers merch to show my support!! In a break from tournament action, America and Russia ends in a stalemate. Can't get more 1980's than that!! YEAH! Bruise Brothers take out the RPM's and now Baby Bruno and the guy that teamed with Pillman are in a lot of trouble!! Porkchop and the Snowman are going all the way to the Central States Tag Titles!!! Good Tournament Dude! Can't wait for WrestleStorm!!

Nice to see Texas representing in the battle royal! The Highwaymen nearly get the job done, but The Nightmares bring it home and pick up a shot at Karachi Vice. That should be one hell of a fight! Wham! Right off the bat we get a title change as Embry brings home the Junior Title after a mystery assailant takes out Scott Armstrong. Is this an associate of Johnny V? or just someone else who hates the Armstrongs! Well, I guess that answers my stream of consciousness question! The masked man and Johnny V take out Jimmy while the Blondes rough up Brisco (and the referee) The babyfaces make the save, but the damage is done, and now I want to know who the hell this is! A bad night for Jimmy Garvin becomes an even worse night for Blackjack Mulligan, as Oliver Humperdink arrives with Killer Khan! I don't know if they did enough to collect the bounty, but they certainly tried!! HUGE win for The Dynamite Duo as they send The Sawyers packing out of Twin States. Buzz and Bret don't go quietly though as they make sure Ron Wright pays for his sins! Loved the booking on the Southern Street Fight. Removing the things that make Kamala work so Armstrong can get the better of him is a great way to keep Kamala strong in the loss, and at the same time make Armstrong look like a million bucks. Bob is the face of Twin States and he proves it here with a huge victory. Loved It! Olympia puts the Stomper away again, and you have to think there won't be anymore shots for The Stomper for a while. Then our masked friend arrives back on the scene and.... Fuck Yeah. Daddy's Home. Buddy Landel is back with the man who made him one of the top characters in this game. This is going to be good! Great Show! Twin States is headed in an awesome direction, and I am beyond stoked for the return of Landel!

Glad I'm not alone! NXT had a ladder match between Pete Dunne and Kyle O'Reilly last night that was decent. Both took some stupid bumps. There was also a Tim Thatcher/Kushida match that I had really high hopes for, but unfortunately it never really got into that gear.

No Worries. I got stuck working the early shift on Thanksgiving this year and was bored to tears, so I figured I would do something productive and save people some time and math!

I think Horus lives in California. Bandido and Flamita are both from and live in Mexico.

In answer to @joeg, I think it would be more that MLW, ROH, and Impact all have TV for whatever it's worth, so they structure their contracts so that their talent can't appear on another companies TV. I think they are free to work anywhere else they want those other 325 days, so long as it isn't televised.

Dynamite Duo pick up a nice win to start the show, but the Sawyers get a nice head start heading into the Dog Collar match on Thanksgiving. That should be a wild bloodbath! The Southern Street Fight should be another nasty brawl! I hope Bob Armstrong has a better game plan this time, because his last few encounters with the Ugandan haven't went so well! The celebration of Mr. Money's big victory was perfect! I can just picture all of the heels whooping it up in the hotel room in the most insincere way possible. The bottle of champagne was a wonderful touch! Lance picks up a nice win here in Twin States. Platinum Club cheats their way to a big victory over Cooley and The Armstrongs! Didn't expect this result at all! That result leads to Embry vs Steve Armstrong for the Junior Title at Thanksgiving Thunder, and that should be a fun match. Mr. Olympia picks up a nice win over the Humongous, and the masked man has been nothing short of impressive since his return to Twin States. Say what you will about Garvin, but he held up his end of the deal in that tag team match and they picked up the win. He waited until after the match to stake his claim on the bounty, so fair play to Jimmy! The Thanksgiving Thunder card is looking awesome! Excited to see a couple of All Star teams in the battle royal! Blondes vs Brisco/Valiant should be an interesting clash of styles. The Olympia/Stomper rematch is interesting, cause last time Stomper didn't know who he was getting. Will time to prepare give us a different result? Great stuff as always dude! Looking forward to Thursday!

Nice wins for the Dragons and the D.D. to open the show, but the "investigation" into the CEO's is interesting. Excited to see where it is leading. Loved the interview segment between Thornton and SBS. Not everything in wrestling needs to be two angry dudes yelling at each other. This was a perfect example of two cool, calm, and collected men speaking their truth. Great stuff! Oh Lord, the Vin Man has a Posse Myers and Flowers "mutual respect" was fantastic and I could almost hear the fans booing! The Bruise Brothers are my pick for the Tournament. There are so many great teams, but if I were a betting man, that's where my money would go. Another week, another fantastic Terry Funk promo. "If he gets up and hops, I'll break his other leg" is a fucking great line! The Ripper Morgan gimmick is fantastic. I hope he beats Ayala half to death! Oh Shit! 20 grand vs DJ leaving the USWA!! The Morrow/Peterson match just got some huge implications!! DJ is one of my favorites, but you have made Champagne one of the best gimmicks in the game. I can't wait to see how this goes. Karachi Vice are mad after The Gunslingers beat them, and it should make the WrestleStorm match all the more intense. Looking forward to it! Well Spaldoni, if this game had a winner, I would officially call you it. You just made me enjoy a Greg Gagne promo. It must be freezing in hell. I have to tell you that I'm shocked that your 6 man main event ended up in chaos! I thought for sure that those 6 guys would have a technical classic! In all seriousness, those two feuds are going to produce two awesome brawls and WrestleStorm, and I can't wait!! Excited to see who comes out of the Turkey Day Tag Tournament with the win, cause your tag division is ridiculously stacked!!! Even more excited for WrestleStorm. That card is stacked from top to bottom.

(Taped on Monday November 16th, 1985 and airing Friday Night November 20th) From the beautiful Will Rogers Complex in Fort Worth. This is.... featuring the worlds greatest professional wrestlers from... We cut to ringside where Marc Lowrance is standing by with a microphone. Marc Lowrance: Hello Everyone! Welcome to the Will Rogers Coliseum and to Championship Sports. We are here on KTVT for another exciting edition of Texas All Star Wrestling! I am your host Marc Lowrance, and after the events of last week, we are going to get things started with a bang here tonight as Cocoa Samoa and "El Jefe" Jose Estrada are set to go one on one in our opening contest. There is a lot of bad blood between these two men, so without further adieu, let's head to the ring!! 1 Fall, 30 Minute Time Limit -"El Jefe" Jose Estrada vs Cocoa Samoa- The tension was high as the ring introductions were being made. Samoa was pacing in his corner, as Estrada arrogantly removed his vest and jewelry, all while puffing on his cigar. Then Estrada took the cigar out of his mouth, closed one eye, and started mocking the Indian war dance of Joe Lightfoot which brought Cocoa Samoa out of his corner in a flash. Things almost went badly as Estrada tried to use the lit cigar as a weapon, but fortunately the referee was able to corral Cocoa before he could get to Estrada, or Estrada could burn him. Once the cigar was out of the ring, and Samoa was back to his corner, the bell rang. This was a vicious battle from the beginning as Samoa opened the match with a brutal headbutt that opened Estrada up just over the eyebrow. Cocoa didn't let up, attacking El Jefe with thunderous chops, more headbutts, and a back suplex that folded Estrada nearly in half. Samoa probably could have ended the match then and there, but seemed intent to inflict more damage. This allowed Estrada to jam his fingers into the eyes of Samoa, and take a powder to the floor. The referee had nearly reached ten when Samoa recovered sufficiently to chase Estrada out of the ring, where Jose was waiting and suckered Cocoa into charging him. Estrada executed a perfect drop toe hold that sent Cocoa crashing face first into the timekeepers table. Estrada rolled quickly into the ring to break the count, then back out, where he pulled a now bleeding Cocoa to his feet, then smashed him hard into the table again before tossing him back into the ring. Estrada then went to work just trying to punch and stomp the life out of Samoa, abandoning all facade of a wrestling match. Estrada took a moment to raise his fist that was covered in the blood of Samoa in the air for the people to see, and was greeted with a round of boos from the crowd at the Will Rogers Coliseum. Then a smirk formed on the face of El Jefe and he headed over to the ropes and leaned out of the ring, rummaging for something on the timekeepers table. When he stood up, he was holding the ring bell! Before he could take even a step, the referee was in his face trying to take the bell away from him, but Estrada sneered and pie faced the referee to the mat!! As Estrada turned his attention back to Samoa, he was shocked to see the bloody Samoan standing directly in front of him! Cocoa let out a war cry and blasted Estrada with another huge headbutt that sent El Jefe crashing into the turnbuckles, the bell falling from his hands. Cocoa looked down and saw the ring bell laying at his feet, and slowly reached down to pick it up as the crowd roared. Cocoa reached out and grabbed the throat of Estrada with one hand, and raised the bell above his head, ready to bring it crashing down on the head of El Jefe, but the referee back on his feet grabbed the arm of Cocoa Samoa. Samoa let go of Estrada, turned around and blasted the referee with a headbutt!! As the ref crashed to the canvas, Cocoa turned back toward Estrada, who lashed out and kicked Samoa hard in the balls, causing Cocoa to drop right next to the referee. Estrada dropped down on his knees and was fumbling for something on the timekeepers table again. This time he came up with his cigar and a Zippo lighter. Estrada put the cigar in his mouth and lit it, then exhaled a big plume of smoke, and let a big smile come across his bloody features. Estrada crawled over to the prone form of Samoa, and as the crowd gasped in horror tried to put the cigar in the face of Cocoa, but at the last moment Samoa was able to grab his wrist!! A struggle began as Estrada tried to push the cigar down into his face, and Samoa tried to stop him. Soon a herd of security, referees, and officials charged the ring and Estrada was pulled off of Samoa, and when Samoa was back to his feet and trying to attack Estrada, he was restrained. Everything was chaos as both men continued to try and attack the other repeatedly. This Match is a No Contest -Commercial Break- As the show returns from commercial, Jose Estrada is nowhere to be seen. Cocoa Samoa is being led out by a large group of people and he looks angrier than we have probably ever seen him. In the ring the referee that was assaulted twice is being tended too by medical personnel. The camera then cuts to Marc Lowrance who is standing by with Jeff Gaylord. Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, I am told that Jose Estrada has been removed from the building to prevent any further escalation of this already volatile situation. Cocoa Samoa is not the type of man to strike an official, but in the heat of the moment, he unfortunately headbutted the referee, who is being attended too. I am certain that the Texas All Star Board of Directors and Frank Dusek will have plenty to say about this situation, but in the meantime, we are going to try and get things back on track here tonight. Right now, joining me for a special interview is "The Missouri Tiger" Jeff Gaylord. Jeff, two weeks ago Jack Victory cheated to defeat you in the opening round of the Texas Television Title tournament. Up until that point you had been undefeated in singles competition here in Texas All Star Wrestling. Your thoughts on what happened that night. Jeff Gaylord: You know what Marc. I think that Jack Victory is a no good, low down, dirty.... As Jeff Gaylord is talking, "Iron" Mike Sharpe comes stomping out from the back with a sour look on his face. He comes right up to where the interview is being conducted and interrupts. Mike Sharpe: HEY! HEY! HEY! Why is it every time I have a match, you have this guy out here being interviewed? Jeff Gaylord: Sharpe, I told you last time, you'd better watch it. Mike Sharpe: If they want to talk to someone about the Television Title, they should talk to me. At least I'm still in the tournament! Jeff Gaylord: Sharpe, I am not going to..... Gaylord is cut off as Sharpe slaps him hard across the face! After what just went down, security must have been on high alert, because Gaylord doesn't even have time to retaliate before several people are between him and "Iron" Mike. Sharpe just laughs and heads for the back as Gaylord looks pissed and gets escorted to the dressing room. Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, it looks like it is going to be one of those nights! Don't go anywhere!! -Commercial Break- 1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit -Johnny Mantell w/Sunshine vs The Bounty Hunter- Having finally recovered from the neck injury that was bothering him from the inception of Texas All Star Wrestling, Johnny Mantell made his return to the ring here tonight. In the six weeks he had been gone, apart from growing out his hair and letting a full beard come in instead of his usual mustache, you could tell that Mantell had been really hitting the gym. He looked on point against his masked opponent, breaking the bigger man down with a combination of brawling and technique, before finally nailing him with a Russian Leg Sweep and floating over to secure the One, Two, Three. Winner: Johnny Mantell Frank Dusek comes from the back and to ringside where Marc Lowrance is standing by with Johnny Mantell and Sunshine. Marc Lowrance: I'd like to welcome the winner of our last contest, Johnny Mantell along with the lovely Sunshine. Also joining us is the commissioner of Texas All Star Wrestling, Mr. Frank Dusek. Frank? Frank Dusek: Thank You Marc. Johnny, Sunshine, I know after your win tonight and after the events of last week you both probably have a lot to say, but I figured you might actually be more interested in what I have to tell you. The Texas All Star Board of Directors have come to their decision, and they have chosen you, Johnny Mantell as the man to challenge whoever the USWA World Heavyweight Champion is at the upcoming Seasons Beatings event on December Eighteenth at the Tarrant County Convention Center. Mantell and Sunshine are both momentarily stunned at the news, then Sunshine pats Mantell on the back as a huge smile crosses his face. He reaches out and shakes the hand of Frank Dusek. Johnny Mantell: I promise you Mr. Dusek, the Board of Directors, and all of these fans that I will give everything I have that night to bring the USWA World Title home to Texas. That's awesome news! Mantell turns to Sunshine and the two of them are ecstatic as they head for the dressing room. Marc Lowrance: That's a huge announcement Frank! Frank Dusek: I'm not done Marc! Not only are we going to see Mantell challenge the USWA Champion that night, but we are going to see his partner Scott Casey defend the Texas Heavyweight Title against Dory Funk Jr. Those two proud Texans want to fight it out so bad, we'll let them fight for the top prize in Texas. Marc Lowrance: That is quite the double main event for sure! Frank Dusek: I would like to make note that I said the Texas Heavyweight Title. From this point forward, while we are still Texas All Star Wrestling the titles will be referred to simply as the Texas Heavyweight Title and the Texas Tag Team Titles. Those were the names that carried a lot of weight in this area for a lot of years, but when we first began promoting Texas All Star, those names were being used down in Houston. They've closed up shop down there, so we are very happy to bring them home to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Because while we aren't World Class, we certainly want to carry on the tradition of wrestling in Texas that has been part of the Metroplex for nearly fifty years. After the massive applause from the crowd dies down, Dusek continues. Frank Dusek: Thank You Ladies and Gentleman. Thank You Marc. Before I go, I have one final announcement to make. Last week Tom Jones and The Spoiler couldn't wait to get their hands on one another, so next week in our main event we are going to let them fight. Thanks Again Everyone, Enjoy the rest of the show. -Commercial Break- Marc Lowrance: Welcome back to Texas All Star Wrestling on KTVT. Before the break we heard several big announcements from Frank Dusek including Johnny Mantell challenging for the USWA World Championship on December Eighteenth at Seasons Beatings. On the same night Scott Casey will defend the newly rechristened Texas Heavyweight Title against Dory Funk Jr. What an event that is shaping up to be. Right now, let's head to the ring where the dastardly duo of "Mean" Mike Miller and "Killer" Tim Brooks are set for action. 1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit -"Mean" Mike Miller/"Killer" Tim Brooks vs Mike Reed/Mike Bond- Miller and Brooks looked quite the pair as they came to the ring in new leather vests, one with the word MEAN worked across the back, the other of course said KILLER. They had some fun with their opponents tonight, taking turns roughing up Reed, before tossing him in the corner so that Bond could tag himself in. Then Bond got a lot of the same treatment, as Brooks and Miller took turns just beating him up before Brooks finally came off the top with a Diving Knee Drop and covered for the One, Two, Three. Winners: "Mean" Mike Miller and "Killer" Tim Brooks Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, I am standing by with your winners... Killer Brooks: You are standing by with the men who ran Black Bart out of Texas like a gutless, yellow dog! Ha! Ha! Ha! Mike Miller: Ever since the Devil's Night when I tossed Bart off of that cage, it's been so nice and quiet around here hasn't it Marc Lowrance? Marc Lowrance: Well.. Mike Miller: It sure has, because that loudmouth is somewhere licking his wounds, and he knows if he shows his face back here in Texas All Star, that me and the Killer are gonna..... Miller never gets to finish that thought as Black Bart barrels into him like a locomotive! Marc Lowrance is leaping for safety as Bart's black cowboy hat fly's off his head, and his black duster coat is a swirl of motion as he drags Miller to the ground and begins blasting him with lefts and rights! Killer Brooks is momentarily stunned, then when he finally starts to react a second man takes hold of him, spins him around, and starts peppering him with right hands. This man is dressed in a tan duster and a brown cowboy hat. He is no stranger to the Texas scene, but the fans certainly aren't used to cheering for him! Security, referees, and officials quickly arrive on the scene and begin pulling the four men apart. As the show is moments away from going to commercial, Marc Lowrance gets back to the announce position. Marc Lowrance: Chaos has erupted at ringside again! Black Bart has come looking for revenge on Mike Miller and Killer Brooks! But he hasn't come alone!! That's "Wild" Bill Irwin!!! -Commercial Break- Marc Lowrance: Welcome back to Texas All Star Wrestling on KTVT! Just before the break we saw Black Bart make his first appearance since the night before Halloween when Mike Miller turned his back on him and allied with Killer Tim Brooks. But Bart didn't come alone, arriving with "Wild" Bill Irwin at his side! A man who is no stranger to this area, Irwin adds another dangerous element to this already volatile situation. Switching gears, it is now time for the third match in our tournament for the Texas Television Title. Tonight we will see "Iron" Mike Sharpe take on The Texas Ranger in what should be a great match. Let's head down to the ring. 1 Fall, 30 Minute Time Limit -"Iron" Mike Sharpe vs The Texas Ranger- This was back and forth from the opening bell, with neither man seemingly able to gain an advantage for the first part of the match. The Ranger finally caught Sharpe with a picture perfect dropkick just before the ten minute mark that sent "Iron" Mike to the floor, but Sharpe did what he does and worked the full extent of the referee's count before getting back into the ring, thus killing any momentum for The Texas Ranger. It was a stalemate again for a bit, and then Sharpe was able to take control and began working on the back of the masked man for several minutes. Eventually Sharpe went for his Canadian Backbreaker, but The Texas Ranger slipped out of the move. Sharpe turned around and charged him, but The Ranger dropped down while holding the top rope and Sharpe sailed out of the ring. Again, Sharpe looked to take full advantage of the count, only this time Jeff Gaylord came from the back and started yelling at Sharpe. Sharpe went up and got in Gaylord's face after the skirmish earlier, and forgot all about the count. Winner, by Count Out: The Texas Ranger As the bell rings signalling the end of the match, Sharpe spins around to stare at the ring and see's the referee raising the hand of The Texas Ranger. His eyes grow wide, and he spins back around to see Jeff Gaylord with a huge smile on his face. Sharpe totally loses his shit and takes a big swing at Gaylord, who ducks it, scoops Sharpe up and gives him a big atomic drop. Gaylord heads for the back as The Texas Ranger celebrates his victory and Sharpe prances around like he has to poop! Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, The Texas Ranger has advanced in the tournament for the Texas Television Title after "Iron" Mike Sharpe was outsmarted by Jeff Gaylord. We still have time left in the program, so let's take a quick break, and when we return I will have an interview with a new tag team that has arrived here in Texas All Star Wrestling. Don't go anywhere. -Commercial Break- When we return Marc Lowrance is standing ringside with two men wearing Native American attire. Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, please join me in welcoming to Texas All Star Wrestling, Mark and Chris Youngblood, The Tribal Nation. Mark Youngblood: Thank You Marc. You know, my brother Jay and I were here in Texas last year as part of World Class and although we were close several times we never managed to bring home those Tag Team Titles. We'd often talked about returning here one day to accomplish that, but then a little over two months ago Jay made his final journey to the spirit world. So now my younger brother Chris and I have come to make that vision a reality. Marc Lowrance: Chris, do you feel..... From the dressing room come Bobby Duncum and Phil Hickerson, The Highwaymen with the Texas Tag Team Titles slung over their shoulders. The Youngbloods take up fighting positions, but Hickerson waves them off. Phil Hickerson: We didn't come out here to fight you Chief. We came out here to tell you that if you want to fight for these belts, you need to beat someone first. You can have all the visions of your dead brother that you want, but until you get some wins they don't mean squat! Bobby Duncum: That's right boys! They don't mean nuthin! Ya Unnastan? The Highwaymen turn and start walking away shaking their heads, until.... Chris Youngblood: We understand. We understand that you don't think you can beat us. That brings The Highwaymen right back to the interview Phil Hickerson: Son, we're the Texas Tag Team Champions for a reason. We'd send you two crying back to your teepee's in less than five minutes. Chris Youngblood: Prove It Fat Boy!! Chris Youngblood slaps Phil Hickerson across the face before sliding into the ring. His brother Mark quickly joins him, leaving The Highwaymen standing on the floor. Hickerson wipes at his face as his expression changes from shock to anger. He shoves his title belt at Marc Lowrance.... Phil Hickerson: Ring the damn bell.... 1 Fall, TV Time Remaining -The Highwaymen (Bobby Duncum/Phil Hickerson) vs The Tribal Nation (Mark Youngblood/Chris Youngblood)- Texas Tag Team Titles Hickerson and Duncum charge recklessly into the ring to assault The Youngbloods and are met with a pair of blistering chops. Mark and Chris open up on The Highwaymen, just blistering them with chop after chop until finally a referee makes it into the ring to make the match official, and get one man from each team out of the ring. Chris is left in the ring with Hickerson and he just continues to alternate between blistering knife edges to the chest and tomahawk chops to the top of the head. 6 Minutes Remain in the TV Time Limit Youngblood sends Hickerson into the ropes, and the youngster makes a mistake, ducking his head for a backdrop to early and gets kicked in the chest. Hickerson tags in Duncum and they nail Chris with a double shoulderblock. Duncum picks up Chris Youngblood and plants him with a bodyslam, followed by a big elbow drop that gets a count of two. Duncum sends Youngblood into the buckle and charges in with a big clothesline. 5 Minutes Remain in the TV Time Limit Duncum pulls Youngblood out by the hair and whips him into the ropes. Duncum goes for a clothesline, but Chris ducks under it! Youngblood catches him with a crossbody, but Duncum kicks out at only one! Youngblood rolls off and comes up near his corner, where he tags in his brother. Mark Youngblood hits the ring and starts firing off chop after chop while doing a war dance. Duncum manages to stay standing for the first few, but a third chop levels him. Hickerson rushes into the ring, and he eats a huge dropkick for his effort! Duncum then gets a dropkick of his own! 4 Minutes Remain in the TV Time Limit Mark pulls Duncum to his feet by the hair and hooks him for a suplex, but he can't get the big man over. Duncum quickly knees Youngblood in the guts, then takes him over with a big bodyslam. Duncum tags in Hickerson and the two of them stomp the fallen Youngblood until the referee pushes Duncum out of the ring. Hickerson wastes no time pulling Mark to his feet, hooks him and takes him over with a suplex. He covers, but Mark is able to kick out at two. Hickerson gets back up and yanks Mark to his feet again. 3 Minutes Remain in the TV Time Limit Hickerson hooks Mark for his patented DDT, but takes a moment to raise his other arm in the air, which allows Youngblood to reach down and sweep his legs out. Mark collapses to the mat, but after a moment begins to crawl toward his brother as the fans in the Will Rogers Coliseum go crazy. Unfortunately for them, Hickerson is back to his feet fairly quickly and stops Mark from reaching the corner with a well timed elbow drop. Hickerson pulls Youngblood to his feet and just a few feet from his corner, slaps on a sleeper hold. 2 Minutes Remain in the TV Time Limit Chris Youngblood is clapping and stomping like crazy, willing his brother back into the match, but Hickerson has the sleeper hold sunk in deep. Mark sinks to the mat with Hickerson still on top of him, and the referee comes to check the arm. He lifts it once, it falls. Twice, it falls. A third time...IT'S UP!!! Mark Youngblood begins to shake like a wild man as the crowd goes ape shit and he makes it back to his feet and fires several elbows into the mid section of Hickerson. He then manages to spin him around and drive him back first into the turnbuckle, causing him to release the hold. 1 Minute Remains in the TV Time Limit This also happened to be the corner where his brother Chris was standing, so Mark held up his hand, and Chris tagged in to the match!! Chris Youngblood came in and blasted Phil Hickerson with rights and lefts in the corner, and then a big chop to the chest, and one to the head. Then like he had eyes in the back of his head, he ducked out of the way as Bobby Duncum came charging at him, causing Duncum to crash into his own partner!! Chris Youngblood then charged in and clotheslined Bobby Duncum over the top rope and to the floor, while Phil Hickerson staggered out of the corner. Chris Youngblood then scaled the top rope and dove off with a Flying Tomahawk Chop that caught Phil Hickerson right between the eyes!! Hickerson fell over like a mighty oak tree, and Chris Youngblood covered him for the... One... Two... THREE!!! Winners, and NEW TEXAS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!!!: The Tribal Nation of Mark Youngblood and Chris Youngblood Marc Lowrance: Oh My Goodness!!! The Youngbloods have beaten The Highwaymen!! We have NEW Texas Tag Team Champions!! We have seconds left! Ladies and Gentleman, be sure to tune in next week, right here on KTVT!! The Youngbloods!! The show goes off the air with Chris Youngblood helping his brother Mark stand in the center of the ring, both men holding the Texas Tag Team Titles aloft, while The Highwaymen were sitting on the floor outside of the ring with looks of absolute shock on their faces.

Billy Gunn is much taller than 6'3" I ring announced several shows he was on. I am six foot on the dot, and he dwarfed my ass.

I've tried to ignore the dumb shit that JR has said and chalk it up to him being an out of touch, old, country boy, but good lord, this was glaring. Here they are trying to push their inclusive wrestling community for women where they don't have to feel like creepy dudes will pester them, and this comes out of his mouth. Yikes

The new rapping guy asking D3 why he was named after a Mighty Ducks movie got a legit laugh out of me.

These are good idea's for Drew vs Roman, but I just don't feel safe assuming they have that kind of thought going into booking for next year when they likely have no idea what is happening on Smackdown this week.