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Low Blow knows but I wanted to let everyone else know too that I'm still in as well. If there's anything I can do to help out to make this run smoother I'm open. I'll be catching up on shows this week - held off on finishing since the future was a bit up in the air last week and then the holiday and such came.

The Reed-Brody is a MOTYC for me

I'd love to see, like, 40 minutes of Raw booked by Vince Russo or someone equally nuts every week. Give them a pile of guys they have no intention of ever doing anything meaningful with and go nuts. Something, anything, to break up the snail-paced repetition they are stuck in.

http://network.wwe.com/shows/vault/nwa-world-championship-wrestling !! Didn't expect to see this today

BIG TIME WRESTLING - NOVEMBER 19 (taped November 17th) Petitpas/Bassarab vs Doug Somers/Bobby Bass The strapping Canadian lads take on No Class Bass and Somers in an opening tag team sprint. Somers and Bass hold their own, but the Canadian team scores the win on a roll-up when Doug Somers is distracted by an attractive ringside fan. During this match, Lord Layton lets us all know that after the conclusion of the Heavyweight Title tournament, Big Time Wrestling will be holding a tag team championship tournament, making these match-ups all the more important as teams try to make sure they are included. Somers and Bass are upset at their lack of concentration and throw a minor tantrum directed at the pretty lady before huffing their way to the back. Petitpas/Bassard (1-1) d. Somers/Bass (1-1) 4:50 Jesse Barr vs. Pete Doherty Jesse’s mechanic makes his debut by joining the ranks of people who have beaten Pete Doherty viciously. Doherty is hapless once again, there’s speculation he’ll be sent packing, and Barr looks like a force as he ends it decisively. Jesse Barr (1-0) d. Pete Doherty (0-4) in 2:30 Jesse Ventura and Jesse Barr get some post-match microphone time - they are joined by Greg Valentine and a popsicle stick with a picture of Dick Murdoch’s face attached to it. Jesse praises Barr for his efficient “fixing” of Doherty, and Johnson last week. Valentine says that with the Mechanic and the Mastermind behind him, there’s no way he won’t finish the job at Cobo. Jesse puts the Murdoch face in front of his own to deliver a drawl-infused diatribe about how much damage Murdoch is wrecking in Japan, showing the dominance of the International Alliance of Wrestlers Detroit Local 453 and promises Murdoch is coming back with a big surprise for everyone. Jesse wants us to take notice - the Union is keeping the new BTW title in America, they are taking out the Japanese, and whether it’s the Cubans or the Russians at Cobo, they are going down. George Steele vs Ted Allen Paul Christy leads the Animal out, and Ted Allen doesn’t stand a chance once Christy snaps his fingers. Steele is on a non-stop offensive and Allen has no counter. Flying Hammerlock and it’s mercifully over. George Steele (1-1) d. Ted Allen (0-1) in 2:15 Interview w/ Russians Alexis Smirnoff will be in Ivan’s corner to watch the traitorous Cubans. The title is going to go to the one man who is strong enough to be called a champion, Ivan Koloff. Rocky Johnson vs. Nick DeCarlo We’re zooming through matchups this week, Layton notes. DeCarlo can’t buck the trend, as a fired up Rocky Johnson steamrolls him to the delight of the crowd. Johnson makes sure everyone knows he wants the union boys, the Cubans, the Russians, whoever is out there. Rocky Johnson (1-1) d. Nick Decarlo (0-2) in 3:04 Rocky has some quick words on his exit - it’s definitely not over with him and the IAW, and he’s going to work his way back into contention for that BTW title. In fact, he’s been informed that he’ll be facing the Animal at Cobo, in a first round tournament rematch. Interview w/ Cubans They are both going to win on this beautiful night, viva! Fidel Sierra vs Tiger Conway Both men at 1-0 and looking to position themselves in the title race post-tournament. Sierra looks impressive here, controlling most of the match. Conway makes a late flurry but it isn’t enough. Fidel Sierra (2-0) d. Tiger Conway (1-1) in 5:04. The Magic Hour w/ Paul Christy Paul Christy reveals his guest this week - Mr. Leonardo Burke! Leo corrects him, and also makes note of the Animal standing comatose in the corner. Burke wants assurances that he isn’t walking into something stupid. Christy reminds Leo that the Animal is under his control at all times and he has nothing to fear, unless he gives Christy a reason. Burke is all about business. No time for funny stuff. He wants Rocky Johnson to know that he feels his pain when it comes to the misdeeds of various groups here in Big Time Wrestling, and that if he ever needs someone to watch his back, he knows where to find him. He stares down the Animal one last time as Christy seemingly contemplates unleashing the beast. Ivan Koloff vs Chicky Starr The atmosphere is tense. Smirnoff and Sierra are at ringside, and Jesse Ventura stops at the table to be a special guest commentator. He’s got Jesse Barr and Greg Valentine standing behind him. Layton attempts to ask Valentine about who he’d rather face in the finals but Jesse repeatedly cuts him off. In the ring, Koloff controls Starr through most of the early going with a powerful offensive. Sierra and Smirnoff both make moves to interfere but don’t. Starr turns the corner on Koloff and scores a near fall. Smirnoff and Sierra have a staredown on the outside that turns into a brawl. Koloff and Starr don’t notice and continue going back and forth, finally Koloff hits the sickle for the clean win - and at the same time, the Smirnoff/Sierra brawl spills into the announce area. That brings in Valentine and Barr. Valentine goes after Smirnoff and Barr goes after Sierra. Koloff stands tall in the ring as we head off the air by showing the card for Cobo on November 26th, and reminding viewers that the Saturday night showing of BTW will not take place that day - but some local stations will be carrying the Cobo Arena show live. There will also be a special studio show on Thanksgiving to get you ready for Cobo - check local listings! Ivan Koloff (2-0) d. Chicky Starr (1-1) in 16:30

Wanted to pop in and just let ya'll know I am going to be caught up in the next couple days. Got behind on writing but sat down this weekend and put a better plan in place for the next month and will be rolling again on time shortly.

The specific wording of the Brothers of Destruction-Wyatt hype segment- "Two members of the Wyatt Family that Bray chooses" - makes me think that Bray might not be a participant and that the program may not quite be over at Survivor Series.

Part 2 is up on the network already in that Undertaker section

(“Free for All” by Ted Nugent plays as shots of Detroit are mixed with shots of Greg Valentine, Rick Martel, Dick Murdoch, Jesse Ventura, and other former WWF/IWF stars in action) Bill Bonds at the Studio Desk: It’s Big Time Wrestling! This week, we’ve got the first semi-final match in the BTW Heavyweight Title Tournament, as the rugged Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, accompanied by his representative Jesse Ventura, will do battle with the tough-as-nails Canadian Leo Burke in what is sure to be a physical affair. Last week we saw some tension between two legends in this sport, as Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales had a verbal confrontation during “The Magic Hour”. Can they put aside differences this week in a titanic tag team tussle with The Valiant Brothers? We’re going to catch up with Rocky Johnson, who is still fuming from the shenanigans that took place during his first round title tournament match with Chicky Starr. You’ll see the debut of another tag team here in Big Time Wrestling, as Masa Fuchi and Killer Khan have arrived in Detroit for a stop before heading back on their international travels - can they handle The Big Time? All this and much more, let’s head to Lord Layton in the Fairgrounds. Layton welcomes us to the Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum and this week’s episode of Big Time Wrestling. There isn’t much time to waste this week, and we head to the ring for our first bout - the debut of Masa Fuchi and Killer Khan! Masa Fuchi/Killer Khan vs. The Kay Brothers Total massacre, as Fuchi and Khan show off their sadistic sides with an unnecessarily extended squash of the Kays. Fuchi & Khan (1-0) d. The Kays (0-2) at 5:30 Layton attempts to get a word with the team of Fuchi and Khan after the bout, but he is menacingly shoved aside. Fuchi and Khan spit at the camera on their way out, and Layton speculates about what they’ll have in store for BTW when they return from their travels full time. The Magic Hour w/ Paul Christy Paul Christy regales us with some cheap parlor tricks as we’re welcomed to another edition of The Magic Hour. Christy promises us a real wild guest this week, and out comes George “The Animal” Steele, still smarting from his loss in the title tournament last week. Christy attempts to ask the Animal about the match with Koloff, but he doesn’t get much of a response. Animal starts to get a little physical, but Christy backs off and says that he has an idea. Out comes a pocket watch, and Christy is going to hypnotize the Animal. He tells us that he believes the dominating, unstoppable creature inside is still there, and that with his hypnotism, the Animal can return to his once great heights. The session starts a bit rocky, but Steele starts to get woozy - finally, he sits down in the chair on set and Christy appears very pleased with himself. He signs off with a promise of more to come next week. Fidel Sierra (w/ Chicky Starr) vs. Pete Doherty The Squire of Sterling Heights is no match for Fidel Sierra. Sierra puts the boots to Doherty hard as Starr antagonizes the fans at ringside. Layton openly speculates on how long Doherty will remain in “The Big Time” if he can’t put something in the win column. Fidel Sierra (1-0) d. Pete Doherty (0-3) at 4:44 Layton wants a quick word with Sierra and Starr, who are more than happy to oblige. Starr explains that in a place like Big Time, you need to have amigos. Sierra is here to watch his back, since no one else is going to do it. Rocky Johnson was just an obstacle on the road to greatness, it’s nothing personal. But as for Jesse and his Union, that’s different- they stuck their noses where they probably shouldn’t have and they’ll be on notice. Rocky Johnson joins Lord Layton at ringside for an interview. He’s mad as hell about what happened last week. It’s ridiculous that in a tournament for the title you’ve got people at ringside running around and causing a commotion like what happened in his match. This brings out Jesse Ventura - he reminds Rocky that he offered his assistance, that he offered him protection, that he offered to help make all that trouble irrelevant, and Johnson wasn’t interested. It’s his own fault for not thinking of his best interests and he needs to accept the nature of the beast. Rocky isn’t buying it. He’s his own man, not Jesse’s, and he’s not going to lower himself to working with a guy like Ventura and his reputation. He’ll win his way. Jesse reminds him that he didn’t win, but to each their own, and we’ll see what happens with his method. In a shocking turn of events, Jesse Barr arrives in Detroit by waffling Johnson from behind with a steel chair. Ventura gets a couple kicks in on Johnson while he is down and Barr taunts the fans. What’s the meaning of this? Jesse (Ventura) introduces Jesse (Barr) as his Mechanic, a guy to solve problems, and the International Association of Wrestlers, Detroit Branch, has grown by one member this week. He’s paid his dues, and BTW better be on notice. Before the feature bouts, Bill Bonds is back in the studio to announce that BTW will be at The Cobo Hall on November 26th for a HUGE SHOW, featuring the finals of the BTW Heavyweight Title Tournament, as well as the first Detroit appearance of Rick Martel. Bob Backlund/Pedro Morales vs. The Valiant Brothers Backlund and Morales put aside whatever alleged differences they have and battle the Valiants hard. It’s obvious the two superstars have a bit of an advantage over the Valiants, talent-wise. They just can’t quite seem to put the Valiants away though. Paul Christy emerges from the entrance, and he has George Steele in tow - and the Animal looks a bit catatonic. Christy and Carson conference on the outside as the Valiants narrowly escape defeat - suddenly, Christy “flips the switch” and Steele is in the ring, mauling Morales. Backlund charges in and tries to help, but Steele and the Valiants toss him off. Morales looks hurt, and it appears we have our first disqualification in BTW. Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales (1-0) d. The Valiants (1-1) via DQ at 14:23 Backlund tends to Morales in the ring, as the four villians leave to a chorus of boo’s. Lord Layton wonders what kind of hold Christy has put on the Animal - hypnotism seems like bunk. He thinks money might be the real factor. Are Christy and Carson in cahoots or was this simply an opportunity to strike? It’s time for the main event - we get quick 30 second promos from both Greg Valentine and Leo Burke beforehand. Greg Valentine (w/ Jesse Ventura and Jesse Barr) vs Leo Burke Rough, tumble, and rough, and rough. Burke and Valentine have a clean, hard-hitting bout. Conspicous by his absence from ringside is the violent Dick Murdoch. Ventura and Barr refrain from intereference but spend plenty of time jaw-jacking with the fans at ringside. Burke comes tantalizingly close to finishing off Valentine - but he tweaks a knee. Valentine pounces on the opportunity and attacks viciously. He locks in the figure four, and this hard fought contest comes to a close with Greg Valentine advancing in the tournament. Greg Valentine (2-0) d. Leo Burke (1-1) a 15:21 AUTHOR NOTES Little behind on graphics work. And you better believe I'm running a hypnosis angle

Updated list: Abdulllah the Butcher 13 - Southwest 17-21 for WWC 24th for Starrcade 27-28 for WWC Bruiser Brody 2nd for Mid South 4th for World Class 5th for Mid South 7th - Memphis 9th for Mid South 10th for Stampede 14th for World Class 15th- Memphis 16th- Memphis 18th for World Class 21st- Memphis 24th for Starrcade (25th + in AJPW) Stan Hansen 2nd for Mid South 5th for Mid South 7th- Memphis 9th for Mid South 10th for Stampede 15th- Memphis 16th- Memphis 21st- Memphis 24th for Starrcade (25th + in AJPW) Mil Mascaras 2,3,4,5 - Mid South 24th for Starrcade (25th + in AJPW) The Sheik Midgets 6, 8 - MACW 24th for Starrcade Women 24th for Starrcade

Certainly. Mr. Butcher is pleased to pick up some work in this slow month for him.

Suuure ... I've got a plan ... or something. Due to some unscheduled late working hours the past two days, the show is slightly delayed this week, which I'm sure you're all very disappointed about - this week's episode will be up tomorrow during the day.

Oh FFS. I don't think I ever heard that and it's almost it for me retroactively. Especially dismal coming from a guy who spent years working in Louisiana and Mississippi. After posting that and looking for the clip I started to think maybe the entire thing was hallucinated, but I texted a friend who also remembered, and found some independent corroboration: http://wrestlingclassics.com/.ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=066524 A little off on the wording in my memory but same principle.

Had a friend in college who was getting into Raw (this was like ... 2006ish or so) a bit after watching it with us a few weeks in a row. Then there was a big show ending brawl (can't remember who attacked who) and JR was screaming about it being a "Katrina-like catastrophe" That was it for him

Brackets are all over the Twitter if you want spoilers

My ideal would be start with 32 tonight and then cut it down to 8 for the Survivor Series, finish it there. Best of both worlds!

Apparently the tournament is starting tonight Nitpicking here, but if that means it's like a 16 (or if they are getting wild, a 32) guy thing that leads to Survivor Series it's really silly they didn't put out some brackets beforehand to let people make ridiculous pools.

Cena announced his cash-in in advance too, against Punk.

Vince Russo got the book in the D

Ernie Ladd is killing it

Just joking around man. Seth and New Day are great

Kinda the opposite of constipated there

HHH - Reigns final

Big Time Wrestling 11/3 (“Free for All” by Ted Nugent plays as shots of Detroit are mixed with shots of Greg Valentine, Rick Martel, Dick Murdoch, Jesse Ventura, and other former WWF/IWF stars in action) Show opens with a quick video recap of the two tournament bouts last week and hype for Rocky Johnson-Chicky Starr and Ivan Koloff-George Steele first round bouts this week Lord Layton welcomes us to the arena (Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum) for this episode of Big Time Wrestling. Doug Somers/Bobby Bass vs. The Kays The exceptionally attractive team of Somers and Bass dominate the Kays in a squash to get the show started, and there’s plenty of preening for the audience to enjoy. Doug Somers/Bobby Bass (1-0) d. The Kay Brothers (0-1) at 4:45 We’ve got a special video look at the soon-to-be returning Rick Martel, set to “Burning Down the House” by Talking Heads. Tiger Conway, Jr. vs Pete Doherty Conway makes his Detroit debut by making quick work of the Don of Downriver Tiger Conway, Jr (1-0) d. Pete Doherty (0-2) at 4:32 The Magic Hour with Paul Christy It’s time for the Magic Hour! Paul Christy brings out his guest this week - Bob Backlund. But first, he wants him to know he’s got a magical surprise! It’s Pedro Morales! Christy is stirring the pot - he shows the footage of Backlund and Morales in the aisleway from last week, and he wants to know if they have ever really settled the simmering rivalry they’ve had in the past. It seems like Bob might have been poking some fun at Pedro for getting knocked out in the first round. Bob isn’t biting. He didn’t mean to make Pedro feel bad, and he’s sorry if he was offended by anything that happened last week. He felt bad fo- Pedro interrupts him, wanting to know why he “feels bad” for him. After all, didn’t Bob lose last week too? Christy is enjoying the back and forth but wants to know if they have considered settling this Big Time debate in a Big Time ring, perhaps on Big Time Wrestling? Neither man wants to throw down the gauntlet. They warily shake hands to settle the matter, and Christy says that is fine - he has a special announcement from the BTW offices for just this situation. Next week, it’s The Valiants versus Backlund and Morales right here on BTW. Dick Murdoch vs Nick DeCarlo Valentine and Ventura accompany Dick Murdoch to the ring, and he slaughters DeCarlo. Dick Murdoch (2-0) d. Nick DeCarlo (0-1) at 1:37 Lord Layton tells us that Jesse has some time scheduled, and hits the ring with the microphone. Jesse gloats about Greg getting the win last week and takes a shot at Backlund and Morales, throwing his support behind the Valiants for the match next week. He then moves on to Dick Murdoch. He’s beaten two men in less than five minutes here in BTW, and he’s baffled why Dick wasn’t included in the tournament. He tells us that the “management upstairs” kept Dick out because of his upcoming Japan trip - but if this is truly the Big Time, why wouldn’t they accommodate his schedule? It’s fine though, everything is going to work out for the International Association of Wrestlers in the long-run. Speaking of the IAW, Jesse has a message for Rocky Johnson. Jesse knows Chicky Starr and he knows he won’t be alone tonight, or ever. He knows that Rocky is gonna need all the help that he can get and Jesse wants to offer his services. He tells Rocky that he knows where to find him, and if he’s looking representation, the offer is open. Ivan Koloff (w/ Alexis Smirnoff) vs George “The Animal” Steele It’s hard hitting action at the fairgrounds and the crowd is a bit confused by the dynamic here. During the match, we get an inset promo from Leo Burke hyping the second round bout with Greg Valentine and promising to secure an honest, hard-working victory. Steele, being American and with some knowing a bit of his background, gets most of the cheers against the big Russian. It’s not enough though - Ivan scores a clean victory and summons Layton into the ring for his victory interview. Ivan Koloff (1-0) d. George “The Animal” Steele (0-1) at 12:22 Koloff wants the world to know that and he Smirnoff aren’t going to be intimidated by anyone - not Starr, not Johnson, not that absentee prima-donna Martel, and not Jesse Ventura’s band of wannabe socialists. They are the most powerful force in wrestling and they’ll prove it everywhere they go, even if they have to start here in this capitalist hellscape called the Motor City. Chicky Starr (w/ Fidel Sierra) vs Rocky Johnson Jesse was right - Starr enters first, with Fidel Sierra at his side, looking especially menacing. After Rocky enters, Jesse (with Greg and Murdoch) follow. Has Rocky accepted his offer? Apparently not, as Rocky forcefully orders them out. Murdoch and Valentine look ready to strike but Jesse seems to calm them down and they head to the back. Rocky tries to use his power and athleticism to down Starr. Starr stays crafty though and Johnson can’t quite put him away. Fidel plays little role until the end, as he begins interjecting himself some more. Now the IAW is back out, and they seem to be stopping Sierra from interfering. Things are breaking down in the Motor City and Johnson seems more confused than anyone - Starr rolls him up from behind and he’s going to the second round! Chicky Starr (1-0) d. Rocky Johnson (0-1) at 13:51 Johnson is irate at everyone - Starr/Sierra, the official, the IAW. The skeleton security team employed by BTW is out to somewhat calm the situation as we’ve got a three way shoving and yelling match in the ring. Starr and Sierra leave the area as Johnson and Ventura argue in center ring, and we’ll see you next week!

Great show. Schultz adds a fresh element to the Russia/USA angle that I'm really loving. Sheik vs Dusty is a match I'd love to have seen.