Jesse Ewiak

Really appreciate the good work with the Von Erich's. As usual, great booking otherwise with slow, but realistic build ups for all of the angles.

Y'know how I said AWA was loaded? Forget that. Mid-Atlantic is LOADED. The top 4 matches in Charlotte all could've main evented in most RL territories and even somebody like The Tonga Kid had potential in 1983 to be a big star.

Really good stuff as usual. The menagerie of heels trying to pick up women was golden, and Martel will look like the biggest star in the world facing off against all of these world class challengers...and Barry Darsow. I honestly did wonder how Ventura would fit in with the Canadian roster, but so far he's integrating very well, even though ole' Frank Tunney will have to be careful with royalties, considering the more worker friendly Canadian government.

The whole Savage angle is classic, especially with the hidden 'shoot' implications that just maybe, Savage finally took the big money offer and left the family pond. As for the rest, really solid build-up that gives the feeling of a 'outlaw' promotion, but not a rinky dink promotion.

Zybysko and Snuka with all the legends is a great roster to work with from the start, and something that can rebuild the WWA quickly from the depths to which it fell, even if only Parv will end up watching the tape of the Brisco-Dory match in alternate 2015. It's weird, while I can of expect Colt to keep the title to face Harley, I wouldn't be totally surprised if Chavo got the shock win, since Race-Guerrero is a slightly bigger match. OTOH, Colt 'unifying' the titles with Race will seem like a better loss for him, as opposed to a bonafide legend like Chavo. I also really like the Bobo-Brickhouse build you're doing.

It is kind of surprising to see how stacked AWA is, when actually looking at a show. I mean, by this point, Garvin is just kind of swimming around the mid card, and he could legitimately main event a lot of places. But, to the actual show, pairing off the young Roadies with some more stiffs makes sense, especially with the rest of the roster you've got. All the no selling can happen, and nobody will be that pissed off backstage. Hogan as the champ is doing fantastic, and his blowoff matches against Patera _and_ OMG will draw huge. Heck, you could even run Hogan vs. the Shiek on smaller shows and still draw pretty well, all things considered.

The Rougeau Brothers/Can-Am Express match was hopefully taped for the 2015 versions of us to watch and marvel at. That main event also would've been fun, if not a little more formulaic.

- Davis & Wayne looks like they had the titles won if not for that darn Paul Jones - Eaton could be a top contender pretty quickly if he keeps up racking impressive wins like that. - Well, ya would've guessed Johnny Rich would be the weak man in that tag team match, but still, it took ole' Jimmy Golden holding the tights. - It may look like Brad was softening up Harley, but Race has dealt with worse.

- Gilbert & Cobra are a fun undercard team, and probably needed the win here. - Of course the Japanese use salt - this is Memphis! - Rock 'n' Roll's continue to move up the ladder - "Ladd refused to engage" is a fantastic reason for a no contest - Good way to continue the Cash/Graham vs. Idol feud. - And of course, Lawler gets the win. Real good show.

Al Madril

Scarily enough, I actually think Vince would be less crazy and troll-ish.

So, err...is this draft happening or are there backroom shenanigans that are being ironed out?

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Saturday Night Wrestling Air Date: July 2nd, 1983 0:00 – 0:02 Marc Lowrance introduces us to the show tonight, and hypes up the big main event tonight, of David Von Erich taking on 'Bad News' Allen Coage, noting Coage's amateur credentials, and his big match against Sgt. Slaughter at the 4th of July show. In addition, Lowrance explains there will be a 'classic' match reran between The Freebirds and The Von Erich's later tonight, along with The Mongol defending his TV title, Kamala in action against the young scientific wrestler Al Perez, and much more! 0:02 – 0:12 Match 1: Norvell Austin vs. Rock Riddle (w/ Ken Timbs) After a short exchange of holds, Riddle took the early advantage with a series of low level moves including a shoulderblock and a bodyslam. However, Norvell fought fire with fire after reversing a suplex, and hit a variety of high impact maneuvers, including a Hotshot and a big dropkick. But, Timbs pushed Austin off the top rope while Riddle kept the referee busy, and that allowed Rock to got back on offense, and even allowed Timbs to get a cheap shot in after a kickout by Austin. Near the end of the match though, Riddle went for another big suplex, but Norvell slipped through, then got the pinfall after hitting a snap suplex and the diving headbutt! Norvell Austin p. Rock Riddle – 7' 35” It looks like Timbs & Riddle are going to go to work on Austin as he celebrates, but Al Perez rushes out to the ring to protect his tag partner, and the 'Bodacious Blondes' decide to wait 'til the 4th, and slither go back to the locker room. After the match, we get a short hype video for Korstia Korchenko, with lots of Soviet imagery, nuclear missiles, Khrushchev slamming his show, before ending with a logo stating 'The Next Russian Nightmare Begins on the 4th of July! 0:12-0:16 Commercials and local house show ads 0:16-0:25 Match 2: The Mongol © vs. Mike Miller – WCCW Television Title bout Lowrance goes over Miller's success in Portland, as he enters the ring to take on the current Television champ, who is currently embroiled in a war with Bugsy McGraw. Early shine to Miller as he avoids The Mongol's attacks, hits a few hiptosses, and even manages to land an elbowdrop. Unfortunately for Miller though, when he tried for the big legdrop, The Mongol rolled out of the way and went to work on Miller, throwing him from pillar to post, before tossing him through the ropes. Mike tried to fight back against the assault of the WCCW Television champion, but eventually fell to a big boot and running elbow from The Mongol, who retained his title. The Mongol © p. Mike Miller – 5' 36” Right away, Bugsy McGraw runs in from the back, bull rushing The Mongol from behind and clotheslining him over the top rope to the outside, before WCCW officials rush the ring and make sure the two competitors don't go after each other once again. While the various referees and backstage personell get the ring ready for the next match, Lowrance tosses to a video for Sgt. Slaughter, set to 'The Green Beret'. 0:25-0:30 Commercials and local house show advertisements 0:30-0:44 Match #3: Al Perez vs. Kamala (w/ Skandor Akbar) Right from the beginning of this match, it was obvious that there was only way that Perez was going to survive this match – stick 'n' move. No scientific wrestling, no power moves, no close quarter combat, just hitting a few quick moves, then getting out of the way of the assault from the Ugandan Nightmare. For the first few minutes, this looked to be actually working as Perez came in, hit a dropkick, a few quick forearms, and even knocked Kamala into the corner with a running knee. However, as soon as Perez got a little overconfident, and tried to slam the big man, the weight of Kamala fell on the young up 'n' comer, and nearly got the pinfall. From there, Kamala locked on a nerve hold, which Perez took a while to power out of. There was a short fiery comeback, but then, Kamala locked on a bear hug, further weakening Perez. One big splash later, and Kamala had gotten the victory. Kamala p. Al Perez – 10' 22” After the victory, Lowrance was joined by the entirety of Devastation Inc., including Kamala, Big John Studd, and The Great Kabuki. Akbar first ranted against the departed Freebirds, claiming that he'd been waiting for the 'bird brains' to fail, so that once again, Skandor Akbar could rule Texas with an iron fist. Akbar then went after the Von Erich's, saying that Fritz had been able to hide his boys in matches against 'frilly little rock stars', but now, the Von Erich's would feel the full power of Devastation Inc. and on the 4th of July, it would be the end of the 'Von Erich reign of terror' would end! 0:44-0:48 Commercials and local house show advertisements 0:48-0:66 Lowrance introduced, then through to a cut-up 'classic' match between The Freebird's and The Von Erich's from earlier in the year, with of course, the Von Erich boys getting the pinfall win. Coming back from the match, Marc Lowrance is standing with 'Bad News' Allen Coage. Lowrance goes over Coage's accomplishments, but the former Olympic medalist interrupts Lowrance and launches into a rant. Coage: Are you ever going to let me speak, Lowrance, or are you just going to list off my accomplishments like you're tryin' to get a good price for me down by the water? OOH! Lowrance: Mr. Coage, I apologize if - Coage: Shove it. I'm used to it. Ya' see, Mr. Lowrance, as the Ultimate Warrior of the squared circle, I've spent a lot of time in another promotion that was run by a corrupt family who controlled a whole section of a nation and treated it like their own little feifdom. But, wow, compared to the Hart Mafia, they're small time crooks compared to the meticulous propaganda I see from Fritz Von Erich, so desperate to protect his boys! BOO! Coage: Yeah, yeah, boo all you want. David, Kerry, Kevin, none of 'em are takin' ya to the prom! Look what happened - the Freebirds are kicking the Von Erich's from head to toe all over this God forsaken state, and all of the sudden - they're out of here. Contract issues. Let's be honest here, Marc Lowrance. Fritz Von Erich ran the Freebirds out on a rail because he knew they'd expose his boys as the frauds they are! BOO! Coage: So tonight, I'm going to start with the 'Yellow Rose of Texas' - HIGH PITCHED SQUEALS! Coage: - yeah, David. Now, David, don't get me wrong. You're a fine wrestler. One day, you may even be a great one. But, I'm a martial arts master. I am the Ultimate Warrior. After I run through like butter, and all of these Texas rednecks see a proud black man standing over their fallen hero, I'm going to walk into Fort Worth, a city that makes Calgary look like New York City - BOOS! Coage: - and prove that like most Americans, and most soldiers, Sgt. Slaughter is nothin' when against an actual man like 'Bad News' Allen Coage! 0:66-0:70 Commercials and local house show advertisements 0:70-0:90 Match #4: David Von Erich vs. 'Bad News' Allen Coage After Bad News's bitter promo against the entire Von Erich family, the state of Texas, and America in general, the fans were entirely all too happy to boo the former Olympic medalist as he came to the ring. Of course, David got a hero's welcome. From the beginning of the match though, it was obvious that 'Bad News' was a different kind of animal than even battles against talented stars such as Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes, and perhaps, even Ric Flair. After all, per usual, David tried to outwrestle Coage, but was surprised when not only did 'Bad News' manage to reverse many of David's holds, using various martial art holds and maneuvers that seemed to confuse young David. After gaining the advantage, Coage hit martial art strikes, elbow strikes, and a hard series of throws that slowed Von Erich down. Coage then hit a delayed suplex, and went for the Ghetto Blaster, but Von Erich ducked out of the way, and went on offense himself. After several big moves, including a huge side suplex, Von Erich went for the Claw, but Coage kicked David low, then tossed him into the corner, and went right back to work. After a takedown, 'Bad News' hit several stiff kicks, then went for a piledriver as the crowd buzzed, but David Von Erich hit a MASSSSSSIVE BACKBODY DROP to the crowd's delight that was then followed up with a running clothesline that sent Allen to the outside of the ring. Not willing to let Coage rest up on the outside, the 'Yellow Rose of Texas' continued his battle against Coage, and tossed him into the steel barrier between the crowd and the ring, and the ringkeepers table. But, Coage reversed a whip into the corner post, then dropped Von Erich with a GHETTO BLASTER ON THE OUTSIDE! With the ref counting both men on the outside, 'Bad News' rolled inside to stop the count. Then, as the crowd booed, 'Bad News' calmly rolled back outside, and as David slowly got to his feet – NAILED HIM WITH THE GHETTO BLASTER AGAIN! Once again, Coage got back in the ring to break up the count, then as the referee tried to stop him from going outside, pushed him aside and – DRILLED DAVID VON ERICH WITH THE GHETTO BLASTER FOR A THIRD TIME! Finally satisfied, as the crowd booed, Coage rose his hands to the booing crowd, as David Von Erich was counted out, still KO'd on the outside of the ring. Bad News Allen Coage CO David Von Erich – 16' 19” With a smug smile, Coage's hand was raised in victory, then as the cries of the young girls in the audience rose, he headed outside once again. This time, the rest of the Von Erich's rushed to the ringside area, allowing Coage to escape the other way, heading back toward the locker room with his hands raised high, as Lowrance questioned what did this mean for the main event on July 4th? COPYRIGHT 1983 – World Class Championship Wrestling LLC WCCW Syndicated TV Airing : Weekend of July 2nd, 1983 (OOC : Just cliff notes to catch up) Killer Tim Brooks p. Gran Markus II in 5:36 A video of the Von Erich's meeting with sick children at a local hospital Bobby Duncum p. Ciclon Negro in 6:09 A video hyping the debut of Sivi Afi at the 4th of July show An interview with Ken Timbs & Rock Riddle, talking about both their tag match at the 4th of July show, and Ken's match against Kevin Von Erich up next! Kerry Von Erich made Ken Timbs submit to the Claw in 10:03 David & Kevin Von Erich fought Kamala & Big John Studd to a DCO in 15:00 when both teams brawled to the outside. The angle w/ Bad News Allen wasn't mentioned. Independence Day Star Wars '83 July 4th, 1983 Tarrant County Convention Center Highlights will air on the next several Saturday Night Wrestling's and editions of World Class Championship Wrestling that will be seen throughout the United States, Israel, and other parts of the world! In his debut, Sivi Afi pinned Ciclon Negro with a diving crossbody in 12:17. In a match that will surely not end their feud, Bugsy McGraw defeated The Mongol ©, but only by countout in 10:36. After the match, both men continued to brawl. In his debut as well, Korstia Korchenko crushed Mike Miller in under two minutes with the Russian Hammer (running forearm). In a hard fought tag match, Norvell Austin & Al Perez defeated Ken Timbs & Rock Riddle after Perez pinned Riddle with a backslide in 13:06 after Austin dropkicked Timbs to the floor in the middle of a pier-six brawl. In a wild match that spilled all over the ringside area and theranted to leave the arena, Bad News Allen Coage pinned Sgt. Slaughter in 18:09 after knocking him into the corner post outside of the ring, then hitting three Ghetto Blasters inside the ring to get the pinfall victory. Before the main event, Kerry & Kevin introduced their replacement for David, who was not allowed to compete by NWA officials...TITO SANTANA! Tito Santana, Kerry, and Kevin Von Erich defeated Big John Studd, Kamala, and The Great Kabuki in 24:11 to win the vacant WCCW World Six-Man Tag Team Titles after Kerry pinned Dragon. After the match, the Von Erich's and Santana celebrated with the belts to the cheers of the crowd.

Hey, Sorry guys. Had a crazy last couple of last weeks. Was in Vegas last weekend and a few more 4th of July plans than I thought the previous weekend. In short, my meager social life was a little more busy than I previously thought it was. Back to normal this weekend, so I should have everything caught up for World Class by the end of this weekend. Just think of it as a slight delay in the tapes getting out to the various tape traders. Thanks, Jesse Ewiak

Brody for WCCW on 11/4, 11/14, and 11/18, if possible. Thanks!

Would like to use Brody for WCCW on 9/23 & 9/26. Thanks!

Hey. Sorry. Was doing longer term booking and am asking to use Brody on 8/26 & 8/28 for WCCW as well.

Joe Manganiello (of Magic Mike and True Blood fame) pulled the ultimate 'bring the gf to a random wrestling event' by bringing Sofia Veraga to last night's PWG show. ]

Grimmas, I'm a hardcore feminist SJW PC anti-racist whatever sort of guy. But sometimes, a joke is just a joke.

Like to use Brody for 8/15 & 8/22

World Class Championship Wrestling presents The 4th of July Spectacular, Live from the Tarrant County Convention Center in beautiful Fort Worth, Texas! In the main event, for the WCCW World Six-Man Championships, after those dastardly Freebirds turned yellow and ran out of Texas, the Von Erich's will take on the newly formed Devastation Inc. of Kamala, Big John Stuff, and The Great Kabuki! In a special attraction march, returning from Puerto Rico, American hero Sgt. Slaughter takes on one of the baddest men on the planet and a former Olympian. Bad News Allen! The fabulous team of Ken Timbs & Rock Riddle will have a showdown with Norvell Austin & Al Perez in tag team action! The mysterious Russian, Koristia Korchenko will debut! The war between WCCW Television Champion The Mongol and Bugsy McGraw will continue! Sivi Afi will be in action! And don't forget, television taping are every Monday at the Will Rogers Coliseum in Forth Worth! See all the stars of WCCW and the NWA!

WCCW officially drops out of drafting. Sorry, thought there'd be one guy left to grab, but looking over things, we're done.

WCCW selects Rock Riddle

WCCW selects Gran Markus 2