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Carson showing up to challenge LeDuc after he has already lost a Loser Leaves Town may be my new favorite heel manager thing ever. Then getting Ron Fuller to fall for his challenge like a typical dumb babyface is just the cherry on top. Great opening segment. Then as expected, Carson has a plan, first nailing Fuller with a loaded glove, and then before Carson takes too much of an ass kicking, Fuller gets destroyed by the debuting Mongolian Stomper!! I love it when a plan comes together!! Really digging the Violent Gentleman. Not familiar at all with Barnes, but you are making me want to go footage finding! Glad to see you are breaking Ottman in slowly. Having him squash two dudes at a time will certainly get him over quickly! A good win for Cooley and Mantell, but it certainly cost them. The pairing of Strong and A.O.D. is a nasty one for sure. I promise to take good care of Mantell, and I look forward to seeing who Cooley enlists to help him in this battle. Bullet over Mad Dog with the help of the Nightmares! Sawyer isn't gonna like this a bit. To the Farm Center...... Scott Armstrong is going to have to get Bota in a cage if he wants a clean shot at the Junior Belt. God Damn there are a lot of masked guys running around Twin States!! Candy Man and Big Bubba might make for an epic battle of the fat guys...... Brisco/Valiant vs Fuller/Golden would be a heck of a tag team match. That's a metric shit ton of experience right there. Wendell can't do much better than Bob Armstrong to help him battle Strong and Angel!! Little brother Brett shows up, and now The Nightmares have the Sawyers to deal with! I bet the Violent Gentleman were loving this shit. That should keep The Nightmares busy for a while!! and just like that Stomper is the Twin States Champion!! Ron showed balls even stepping into the ring, and his Dad throwing in the towel makes it quite the emotional scene, and if I know my Southern Wrasslin.... this shit is far from over!! Great stuff as always Gene. You always seem to have a clear direction for everyone that you put on television, and it makes for a nice, easy, fun read.

Very much enjoy your Terry Funk. I can hear good 'ole Uncle Terry saying just about every word of it! Hate to see the run of The Fabulous Blondes come to an end in the USWA. They have been a ton of fun here. Big win for the RPM's and it looks like they have a date with the CEO's next. You always have one heck of a tag team division going! I hope the Blondes land on their feet! Good for Champagne! Cabo IS lovely this time of year! Then when he comes back he can start mixing it up with the big boys where he belongs! I for one think Champagne would make a fine Television Champion! Speaking of the TV Title, looks like everyone is lining up. Kirchner, Myers, Flowers. St. Clair had better be on his game! Love the Beauty Shop as always, and I still dig the fact that you are keeping the Central States Title alive! I'm very proud of the work I did in World Class, and having that piece of it still around is awesome. I really do appreciate it. Hmmm... I am wondering since I traded you both of the Kiniski boys if they might end up either part of, or fighting against all of the other second generation stars in The Elite..... (Hope I didn't just spoil your plans!) I am super excited for the Borne/Oliver vs Rich Cousins feud. This seriously has the potential to be the feud of the year. Quite a war between The Grapplers and The Road Warriors, and Steve O gets the award for dumbest bastard of all time! The epic ass whooping he took would have been awesome to see on Television! Double DQ with all four guys brawling is about what I expect from Borne/Oliver vs Tommy/Johnny. Seriously, I hope they do blood baths for months!! Happy to see DJ Peterson get the title shot on the house show. Love that guy! I think The Medics needs a medic! See what I did there..... No.... Okay..... Good Stuff As Always in the USWA Man! Happy to be a part of it!!

If she wants to shoot, Tay might just be a good opponent for her!

Texas All Star will pick up Jose Estrada and Tom Jones

If I remember correctly Ivelisse had just taken an uppercut and a snapmare before that spot, so perhaps that was just selling. It definitely looks bad in that Gif, but I never noticed it when I was watching the show. I thought that match was quite good, and I feel like Ivelisse has been putting in some good work in AEW. I really don't understand the amount of hate she seems to get from nearly everyone.

It was an homage to the 90's flick, Dead Presidents. But I can very much see what you are saying. That may have been the best street fight/parking lot brawl/whatever you want to call it, that I have seen in wrestling. I was actually disappointed to see Orange Cassidy, because I thought it deserved a finish as a 2 on 2 fight. Great episode.

Update below.

Jim Jeffers and Spike are both in the list and they are the same person. Savannah Jack will retire in 1987 according to his Wikipedia entry.

Have to agree with this. Much better than the product they had been putting out pre-pandemic. The interview package and match made Jonathan Gresham look like a huge star. Other than RoH not being able to quit Jay Lethal, in spite of the allegations against him, while casting aside others, it was a good hour of television.

All of my people are up to date.

Texas All Star sends Nick Kiniski and Kelly Kiniski to USWA for Steve Regal and Chick Donovan Texas All Star sends Johnny V and Pat Rose to Twin States for Skandor Akbar and Johnny Mantell

(Taped on Monday September 7th, 1985 and airing Friday Night September 11th) From the beautiful Will Rogers Complex in Fort Worth. This is.... Ninety minutes of ringside excitement featuring the worlds greatest professional wrestlers from... We cut to ringside where Marc Lowrance is standing ringside with a microphone. Marc Lowrance: Welcome to the Will Rogers Coliseum and to Championship Sports. I'm Marc Lowrance, your host for Texas All Star Wrestling! Ladies and Gentleman, I can't tell you how good it is to be back here on KTVT, and how good it is to have professional wrestling back here in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. We would like to give a big Thank You to our friends at the USWA for making this possible. After the unexpected closure of World Class Wrestling last year due to the behind the scenes happenings in the then AWA alliance, the USWA has brought professional wrestling action to this area as much as they possibly could. But they have seen that you, the rabid fans here in Texas can't get enough, so they have partnered with several investors here in the area, and now Texas All Star Wrestling has risen from the ashes! Right now, let's meet the man that has been chosen to handle the business side of things here is Texas All Star. Ladies and Gentleman, Mr. Frank Dusek. The crowd's reaction is mixed as they are very happy to have professional wrestling back, but at the same time, Frank Dusek has something of a reputation in the area! Marc Lowrance: Frank, please tell us what we have to look forward to here in Texas All Star Wrestling. Frank Dusek: Well Marc, let me first say it is a pleasure to be back here in Fort Worth, and I am honored to have been chosen by the USWA Board of Directors as well as the investors of Texas All Star Wrestling to act as the Commissioner here in TASW. I know that these people have an image in their minds of Frank Dusek the wrestler. That guy wasn't always on the up and up, and I understand that I am going to have to earn the trust of these fans. But let me start by assuring you that Commissioner Frank Dusek can't be bought, and will call it right down the middle. I am here to make sure that the rules are followed, and that the people paying hard earned money to come see this show live, and the people watching us at home get the best darn wrestling show they can. That statement draws a good reaction from the crowd. Frank Dusek: As for what you can look forward too here in Texas All Star? You can look forward to the hard hitting action that you only get in Texas! That's What!! Starting right here tonight Marc, we are going to see the beginnings of a twelve team tournament to crown the first All Star Tag Team Champions. That will play out over the next few weeks, then when that is all said and done, we'll have to look into crowning the first All Star Heavyweight Champion, now won't we! Dusek waves to the crowd as he walks away, and gets a much better reaction on his exit than he did on his entrance. Marc Lowrance: There you have it Ladies and Gentleman, we'll be right back with our first contest! -Commercial Break- Marc Lowrance: Welcome back to Texas All Star Wrestling! Let's head down to the ring for the first match in the tournament to crown the All Star Tag Team Champions. 1 Fall, 30 Minute Time Limit -S&S Express (Steve Simpson/Joe Savoldi) vs Billy Robinson/Mark Fleming- A tale of two strategies as Savoldi and Simpson tried to use speed and a fast pace against the methodical approach of Robinson and Fleming. Savoldi and Simpson dominated the opening minutes confounding the technicians with an array of dropkicks, arm drags, and other high impact offense. Finally Robinson managed to catch Simpson on a crossbody block and turned it into a backbreaker. He then ground the proceedings to a halt and along with Fleming worked Simpson over with wear down holds and submission attempts. But Simpson would not give up, and eventually made the Hot Tag to Savoldi who came in like a Casa En Fuego (for our Spanish viewers) and cleaned house. A bit of miscommunication saw Fleming collide with Robinson sending Billy to the floor. This allowed S&S to mount opposite turnbuckles and hit a Missile Dropkick followed by a Flying Splash to pick up the victory in 15:42. Winners: The S&S Express of Steve Simpson and Joe Savoldi -Commercial Break- Marc Lowrance: Welcome back Ladies and Gentleman to Texas All Star Wrestling. Before I introduce my next guest, I need to take you back to when the groundwork for Texas All Star Wrestling was being laid. A lot of wrestlers with ties to Texas were contacted about being part of this organization. One man who was especially excited about coming back to the Dallas/Fort Worth area was Mike Von Erich. He was excited to be coming home, and he was excited to share a big surprise with all of you. A surprise which we will learn about later in the show. However, as I am sure you have all seen in the news, Mike Von Erich can not be with us here tonight, and is in fact lucky to even be alive. For anyone who doesn't know, Mike was doing a wrestling tour of Israel and while he was there he sustained an injury to his shoulder. When he returned to the United States he was advised by his doctors that surgery was needed to correct that injury and that was performed on the twenty fifth of August. Several days later Mike was rushed back to the hospital with a fever of One Hundred and Seven degrees and diagnosed with Toxic Shock Syndrome. Things were very touch and go for several days, but with the prayers of all of you great fans and the will to fight of the Von Erich family, Mike is making improvements every day. That being said, we don't know when or if he will be able to return to the wrestling ring, but he will always have a place here in Texas All Star Wrestling. Until then, we will continue to pray for Mike Von Erich every day and we ask that you do as well. We'll be right back. -Commercial Break- 1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit -"The Russian Hammer" Alexis Smirnoff vs Jack Spade- A one sided affair that saw Smirnoff beat the enhancement talent unmercifully. The end of the match came when Smirnoff whipped Spade into a corner and followed him in with a big clothesline. As Spade staggered out, Smirnoff pulled him into position and ended him with a Heart Punch. The ref could have counted to a thousand, but three was all it took and we were done in 4:55. Winner: "The Russian Hammer" Alexis Smirnoff Marc Lowrance: I am standing by ringside with your winner, Alexis Smirnoff. Alexis Smirnoff: Of course I am winner! Russian athletes are superior. Marc Lowrance: Mr. Smirnoff, that maneuver you used to finish the contest looked like a Heart Punch, which is a dangerous hold that is banned in many places. Alexis Smirnoff: Not Heart Punch, move is called Russian Hammer. Marc Lowrance: Well it certainly looks like a Heart Punch. Alexis Smirnoff: Would you like demonstration little man? Marc Lowrance: No! That won't be necessary! Congratulations on your victory Alexis Smirnoff. Smirnoff smirks at Lowrance and heads for the dressing room as Marc has a look of relief on his face when he leaves. -Commercial Break- Marc Lowrance: Welcome back to Texas All Star Wrestling! Let's head down to the ring for our second Tag Team Tournament match of the evening! 1 Fall, 30 Minute Time Limit -The Highwaymen (Bobby Duncum/Phil Hickerson) vs The American Rockers (Ricky Gibson/Ric McCord)- Gibson and McCord came out slapping hands in matching red and white tights and bandana's with Wild Boys emblazoned on both and got a quite a reaction with their rock and roll entrance. Be that as it may, the reunited Highwaymen were taking no prisoners tonight and this was a pretty one sided affair. Not to say the Wild Boys didn't have their moments, as Gibson nearly put Duncum away with a surprise roll up in the early minutes of the match. But The Highwaymen were hard hitting and they cut the ring in half, especially after Hickerson nearly took the head off of McCord with a clothesline. After that the beating was unmerciful, and a big Spike Piledriver ended the night for McCord in 9:14. Winners: The Highwaymen of Bobby Duncum and Phil Hickerson The Highwaymen head over to Marc Lowrance and Hickerson snatches the microphone away from him. Phil Hickerson: I want everyone out there in this audience and everyone at home watching this show to tell their fat wives and their brat kids to shut their mouths and I want them to listen to what I am about to say. What you are looking at right now are the men who are going to win those All Star Tag Team Titles. It doesn't matter who else is in the tournament. It doesn't matter how many teams we have to beat. The Highwaymen are back together, and that means big trouble for anyone who is stupid enough to stand in our way. Tell 'em about it Bobby. Bobby Duncum: They tried to stop us! They tried to break The Highwaymen apart. But them roads met up again and here we are. Texas All Star, it don't matter who they are. Anyone gets in our way, we gonna put 'em down, and were taking home them belts. You unnastan? Duncum shoves the microphone at Marc Lowrance as The Highwaymen exit to a chorus of boos. -Commercial Break- Marc Lowrance: Alright folks, we are back here at Texas All Star Wrestling! A little earlier when we were talking about Mike Von Erich, I mentioned that he had a surprise that he was excited to share with all of you. Well, the time has come for that cat to be let out of the bag, so without further adieu, please welcome my guest at this time.... A handsome blonde man walks out smiling and waving to the crowd. He will be recognizable to some of the more hardcore wrestling fans, as he has competed in other companies on their television programs. He shakes hands with Marc Lowrance and looks a bit nervous. Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, Mike Von Erich was returning to Texas, but he wasn't coming alone. He was coming back to be part of the Texas All Star tag team division, and this man was going to be his partner. I am going to go ahead and let him introduce himself. Lowrance hands the microphone over to the newcomer. "Thank You Marc. Hello Ladies and Gentleman, umm...heh...please bare with me, this is hard without Mike here. Some of you might recognize me from my appearances on other wrestling programs where I competed under the name Ricky Vaughn. I was just a rookie then. I'd just finished being trained by my Father, and he sent me out to get some experience anywhere I could that wasn't Texas." That comment draws a bit of a negative reaction from the crowd. "No, No, No. Not because I didn't want to come to Texas, but because I wasn't ready to come to Texas. I wasn't good enough to come to Texas. I wasn't ready to be who I am. But then when Mike and I were working together up in St. Louis, and we were both getting better, he and I started talking about becoming a tag team. Then when we heard that the USWA was going to be bringing full time wrestling back to Texas, we knew it was time. We were going to come here together, and we were going to go after the Texas All Star Tag Team Titles. I was finally going to be who I am for the whole world to see. Ladies and Gentleman, Ricky Vaughn was a name I made up because I wasn't good enough to use my real name. Because I wasn't good enough to carry the name of my father, or my uncle, or my cousins. But here in Texas All Star, alongside my cousin Mike, that was all supposed to change. But now since I can't do it with Mike, I will do it for Mike. I will show all of Texas the son of Waldo Von Erich, the nephew of Fritz Von Erich. I will show the world Lance Von Erich." The crowd is somewhat taken aback by this revelation. Marc Lowrance: Lance, you and your cousin Mike were scheduled to compete in the first round of the All Star Tag Team Title Tournament against the team of Black Bart and Killer Brooks. That was scheduled to be our main event here this evening. With the unfortunate situation surrounding Mike, are we to assume that you will be withdrawing from the tournament? Lance Von Erich: Marc, I told Frank Dusek that I would fight them two on one, but he said he couldn't let it happen. So unfortunately since I don't have a partner, it appears that.... A roar goes up from the crowd as someone else makes their way to the interview area. Marc Lowrance: Brian Adias! You don't work here! Brian Adias: Marc Lowrance, you know and these people know that the Von Erich's are just like blood to me. Kevin and Kerry are kicking ass on the other side of the country, and right now Mike is fighting a bigger fight than any of us can dream of. So if Cousin Lance needs a partner, whether I work here or not, you best believe he's got a partner if he wants one! Adias sticks out his hand to Lance, who shakes it enthusiastically to a big response from the crowd! Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, we have to take a break, but I am going to get Frank Dusek out here for a decision on Brian Adias teaming with Lance Von Erich in tonight's main event! Don't go anywhere!! -Commercial Break- Marc Lowrance: We are back here at Texas All Star Wrestling, and I have Frank Dusek with me. Frank, I know you saw it just like everyone else did. Brian Adias has agreed to step in for Mike Von Erich and team with Lance Von Erich against Black Bart and Killer Brooks. Will you allow it? Frank Dusek: Will I allow it? Heck Yes, I'll allow it! Tell Adias to get dressed! Marc Lowrance: All Right! There you have it Ladies and Gentleman, our main event is on! Now let's head down to the ring! 1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit -"The New Jersey Heartthrob" Jack Victory vs Shane Tylor- A total squash for Victory who drew the ire of the Texas faithful almost immediately with his oversized sunglasses, fringed leather jacket, and tights that had "New Jersey" down both legs and "Heart Throb" on the butt. His offense was pretty simple for the most part, but it was enough to keep Tylor grounded so that Victory could strut and jaw with the crowd. He finally put Tylor away with a Piledriver at 5:32. Winner: "The New Jersey Heartthrob" Jack Victory Victory heads straight out of the ring to Marc Lowrance who doesn't look prepared to interview him. Jack Victory: How about that Mike Lafrance! Marc Lowrance: That was a nice win Mr. Victory. But my name is Marc Lowrance, and we are short on time. Jack Victory: That's Right! I did beat him in a very short time! You see the New Jersey Heartthrob has come to Texas to show all of these dumb, inbred, lowlife, hillbillies that... As Victory is talking, Marc Lowrance signals for a commercial break. -Commercial Break- Jack Victory: ....and that Mac Lachance is why Jack Victory is going to be your Texas All Star Champion! The pleasure was all yours! Victory struts away with a confident smile as he is heavily booed by the crowd in the Will Rogers Coliseum. Marc Lowrance: Indeed Mr. Victory, I can only assume the fans at home were hanging on your every word. Alright Ladies and Gentleman, it is time for our main event. Another match in the tournament to crown the All Star Tag Team Champions. Let's head to the ring! 1 Fall, 30 Minute Time Limit -Black Bart/"Killer" Tim Brooks vs Brian Adias/Lance Von Erich- From the moment the bell rang this match was non-stop back and forth action. Bart and Brooks tried to sneak attack Adias and Von Erich, but Brian and Lance caught them coming and fired away with lefts and rights and sent them out of the ring with a pair of dropkicks. After a few minutes of Von Erich and Adias in control, Bart and Brooks used some good old fashioned cheating to take advantage of a distracted referee and gain control on Lance Von Erich. The two rough and tumble Texans beat Lance unmercifully in their corner, but Lance kept fighting back and trying to make it to Adias. Things looked to be all over when Bart planted Lance with a huge suplex then scaled to the second rope for the Texas Trash Compactor, but at the last second Lance rolled out of the way and Bart crashed hard to the mat. Lance crawled toward Adias as Bart comically sold his ass for several seconds before tagging in Brooks. Brooks went after Von Erich but was moments to late as he made the hot tag to Adias! Brian came in fired up and began taking it to Brooks, and then to Bart who was back on his feet. Adias drilled Black Bart with a huge dropkick that sent him between the ropes and to the floor, and then went back to work on Killer Brooks with more fists of fury! Adias whipped Brooks into the ropes and caught him with a nice crossbody, but it only got two. Adias then scaled the turnbuckle clear to the top rope, but before he could leap, Black Bart was back on the apron and shook the ropes causing Adias to crotch himself! Seeing an opportunity, Killer Brooks ran over and blasted Lance Von Erich who had just gotten to his feet off the apron, and then ran across the ring and clotheslined Adias off the turnbuckle to the outside! Bart dropped to the floor and threw Adias back into the ring, where Brooks covered him for the One, Two, Thr....KICK OUT!! Brooks argued with the ref who assured him it was two, and then Brooks pulled Adias back to his feet. Brooks hooked both of the arms of Adias, and yelled for Bart to enter the ring. Bart hoisted his elbow in the air and ran for the restrained Adias looking to deliver a knock out blow, but at the last second Adias wriggled free, and Bart elbowed Brooks in the face!! As Bart stood stunned looking at his fallen partner, Lance Von Erich rushed back into the ring and blasted Bart with a clothesline that sent him into the ropes, and followed it with a dropkick that sent him to the floor. Lance then jumped out of the ring to keep Bart out. Meanwhile Adias grabbed hold of the stunned Brooks, hooked him, and drilled him with the Russian Leg Sweep, then floated over and covered him for the One, Two, Three! Winners: Brian Adias and Lance Von Erich Marc Lowrance: Oh My! Pandemonium at the end of that one, and the team of Brian Adias and Lance Von Erich have advanced in the tournament to crown the first All Star Tag Team Champions! As Adias and Von Erich are giving high fives and hugs to the crowd, Black Bart has rolled back into the ring to check on his partner. He helps Brooks to his feet, and gets shoved backwards for his efforts. Bart gets a "what the hell" look on his face, and Brooks starts putting the bad mouth on him. It doesn't take long and Bart is giving it right back to him, and the two men are nose to nose in the center of the ring. Marc Lowrance: Ladies and Gentleman, we are nearly out of time, but it would appear that emotions are running hot between partners Black Bart and Killer Tim Brooks. Two men in black vests and blue jeans come charging down the aisle way and slide into the ring. As soon as they are on their feet, they waylay Black Bart from behind and begin laying the boots to him. It only takes a few seconds before Killer Brooks gets a grin on his face and joins them in the stomping. Marc Lowrance: Jeff Sword and Doug Vines, The Devil's Duo have hit the ring and along with Killer Brooks they have laid out Black Bart! Ladies and Gentleman, that is all for Texas All Star Wrestling! We thank you so much for joining us, be sure to tune in next time, right here on KTVT! As the show is going off the air, Sword hands Killer Brooks a length of chain, then he and Vines hold Bart up, and Brooks smashes Bart right in the face with a fistful of chain. The last shot as the show fades to black is Black Bart face down on the canvas with a pool of blood forming around his head.

As always, you write a glorious Ronnie Gossett. The Nightmares/Assassins feud was a ton of fun with all the extra masked men running around. The Nightmare's immediately blaming the other guy is classic. Fuller/Golden against Dundee/Barnes has been awesome. I can't stay I know shit about Barnes, but you've made me interested in seeking him out. Adding Ottman and Humongous to the mix is only going to make things more interesting! The Dutch Mantell/Brisco feud was amazing. I could picture Dutch doing and saying all of it. So kudos to you! Gotta love the Armstrongs feuding with anybody and everybody! Somehow you've managed to turn Bota the Witch Doctor into a credible threat thanks to them! Buzz Sawyer and Bullet Bob has been good shit. Oh Shit, LeDuc is gone and he may have taken Akbar with him! Looking forward to seeing more from Jimmy Valiant in Twin States. Fuck Yeah! The Candyman Lives!! As always, you know your small Southern wrestling feds and it shows. None of this stuff seems out of place, and it is an easy, enjoyable read every single time.

As always I have to start by saying that you ability to take guys and turn them into characters that just work never ceases to amaze me. I am hoping I can channel a little bit of that into my new venture. Loving that you kept my DJ Peterson/Kevin Kelly feud from WWF alive. Just two big undercarders who I thought looked right feuding with one another. Gerry Morrow has certainly come a long way from his short stint as a lackey for The Movement! Loving Champagne, and Porkchop Cash makes an awesome opponent for him. Very much digging the Leilani Kai stable. Still bummed that I dropped out of WWF before I got the chance to do something with Rip Morgan, but you are doing good shit with him! Kai works great as a manager for that whole group. The Beauty Shop is still a fantastic segment. Your tag scene is always a highlight for me. I love the Fabulous Blondes, but the Sweet Ebony Express is creeping up the list of favorite teams quickly. Really hoping the Dream Machine's win doesn't spell the end of Dick Slater here in the USWA. Really feel like "Dirty" Dick has been underutilized in this game, and I was glad to see him getting a push. Hoping he comes back for some revenge! LOVED the Tommy Rich heel turn. It was great stuff. Tommy and Cousin Johnny are a highlight for me, and the feud with Rip Oliver who is also a favorite has been great stuff. Adding Matt Borne to the mix makes me more excited, and I can't wait to see where you take this one. Oh Man, Lawler and Funk! You can run this feud until the end of time, and I will never get tired of it. Terry Funk is in my opinion the greatest wrestler of all time, and Lawler is unquestionably the King of the USWA, so this will never fail to be the good shit! The table piledriver in '85 is going to draw some massive heat and I can only assume that Lawler is going to pretend he's dead until he shows up like Superman and whips Funks ass!!

Let's start with the Russians! Rocky IV is a great place for inspiration on how too book Nikita!! and as Wahoo stated, using communism to invoke the Freebird rule is a great fucking idea! The dominance of Nikita is fantastic. His taking of the TV Title was awesome. Whoever you finally decide to have beat him (hopefully no time soon) is going to become a megastar for you. Ivan and Kruschev as some very talented back up cleaning up the tag team division and holding the TV title for him, makes a great story as well. I really like The Midnight Rockers and Honky Tonk Man as a stable managed by Sherri. That just seems like the perfect combination of arrogance to have a really good time writing. Fabulous Ones should make a great foil for both the Rockers and the Russians. You are doing a great job with Piper. Everything you are having him do is very much Roddy. The stuff with Slinker has been gold, and I can't wait to see more intereactions with Pringle. Very glad to see you keeping The Movement going. When I started that thing in World Class, I never thought for a minute that it would find it's way through nearly every company in this game and still be going strong more than a year later. Be interested to see what you do with Bad News when he arrives. A lot of good possibilities there!

The feud between the Blue Stars and the Sullivan group was well done! Your Sullivan interviews are top notch and a definite highlight for me. Big props on turning the women's division into something here in Houston. Several people attempted it, but you've managed to make it into something and it's working. Liking the aggressive Wendi Richter as champion. Glad to see Dory putting away the competition. Love me some Funks! I'd been enjoying the Youngbloods as champions, and it's cool to see Mark carrying on. Still sucks that Jay died so young all these years later. Really like what you have going on here with a smaller roster in a one town setting. Hoping I can pull off something similar!

Dig the pairing of Beefcake with Badd Company. Always felt Tanaka and Diamond should have been given a better shake than Orient Express in real life. Glad to see Gary Hart taking care of business. One of the most under rater managers of all time. The reign of Terry Gordy has been awesome, and with his brothers from Badstreet watching his back, I hope it continues for a long time. The building of Texas Red has been superb. Muraco and Snuka is a nasty team, but Billy Jack and Buddy together may be the strangest thing to happen in this whole game! Eddie Gilbert and John Tatum are two personal favorites and I very much like what you've done with both.

At the risk of being murdered by Kevin..... Texas All Star drops Tug Taylor and rehires Alexis Smirnoff

Thank You. Ever since those Botchamania videos became a thing, there has been a subset of wrestling fans who just seem obsessed with finding every little thing they can and then screaming "BOTCH" at the top of their lungs, or asking each other if it was a botch, and to me it is one of the single most annoying things in the world. To the point that I actively despise the word Botch now. Sure, Sabu fell and crotched himself attempting a triple jump moonsault. I'm sure these assholes behind their keyboards posting about it repeatedly could do much better. This Sydal thing is just another example. Nearly a hundred degrees out there, ropes are covered in sweat and moisture, and the dude is probably amped up to be debuting and moving a little faster than usual. He slipped and fell. Shit Happens. It looked bad, thankfully he wasn't hurt, and he got up and continued. Can we move on?

Sorry Kevin.... Texas All Star releases Jose Lothario, Boomer Lynch, and Alexis Smirnoff

Texas All Star would like to drop the following: Bobo Brazil Curtis Iaukea Crusher Hiro Saito Rocky Iaukea Taras Bulba Tommy Gilbert

Oh..... Oh Shawn.... Did you see that match, it was so epic It had the stuff, that drives the fans wild. All the moves, you know they used them. Then they kicked out, at two point nine.....

Texas All Star sends Jesse Barr to the AWA for Jack Victory and Johnny V

Texas All Star would like to sign Boomer Lynch

I feel like if the Arn podcast would spend less time talking about WWE PPV's from 2010 and actually talk about shit from when Arn was a wrestler it would be a whole lot more fun to listen too. I still enjoy it, but god damn, hearing Arn talk about Michael Tarver matches instead of discussing his time in the Stud Stable or something is a real fucking letdown.