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Great double main event! Khan is going to remove all of Tully's opposition for him if he keeps going. And it looks like Roy Lee Welch got one put over on him and Alfred Hayes finally found himself a worthy charge.

I'm a big fan of how you're developing your feuds. It has a Japanese feel to it, but with some distinctive American stuff too. Some of the pins over higher up guys would have been difficult to get worked in, especially in Japan, but I think they are necessary to create drama in the matches. If you don't ever have the underdogs go over everyone knows the ending before the match starts. That's one aspect of slow All Japan booking that tends to work against it.

I laughed at the Dory promo. Terry building Tenryu up is a nice touch. I hope Mighty Inoue continues to get screen time because I am a Mighty fan even when he shows up in the early 90s. Misawa and Kawada are super ahead of schedule, but I think that's happening across the board on personal favorites.

Great show again! Pete fits right in despite interrupting Parv at points. I am a huge Kawada fan myself, but I tend to agree on Kawada losing 6/3/94 as a good idea. As Johnny Ace goes, 1997 was his big year in AJPW. He really stepped up and started to be a major player in main events and held his own for the most part. Good luck getting the next show out quickly as you have two 60 minute matches on there.

I'm sure we all have our styles we care for about as much as Bill does the DG style. regardless of what style it is, it's going to drive us nuts trying to watch it. Arguing about that is hardly worth the time or effort.

I am caught up on everything but Will's TV. That will have to wait until the morning. I'm impressed with how much people are putting into this.

Tongan Terrors as faces? Interesting use of them there. I like the Fink vs. Bret pairing and am looking forward to either Dynamite killing Davey for not keeping up or them finally beating the Hurricanes.

Latest TV is a really good hype show for the HemisFair show. Tully is such a shit and I want to see more of that.

Who would have guessed you'd be able to write Vince and Jesse to a T? Awesome stuff, Parv and I'm looking forward to more.

Is Martel going to become his Hogan in this lifetime?

Tag promotion = lots of use of tag finishers when I can. Have to drive it home every way I can.

Heh, most of my roster I didn't know much about before this project. I just took what little Montreal results I could find and pieced together where the guys I got would fit, then added in all the new guys. Also spent a few hours looking for footage just to get an idea of how as many guys worked as possible. Lafon was just a rookie and you probably know the Tonga John/King Tonga team as Barbarian and Meng. I'm pretty sure I'm anachronistic on some things with Lafon and Tonga John. I'm working in aspects of the Montreal promotion with my original idea of a tag team heavy promotion and gradually working the new guys & my favorites of the Montreal crew up the card at this point.

JYD & Dibiase feuding seems right on the button. The Fantastics working together is awesome, I'm a huge Fantastics fan.

Flair against Sheik and the Freebirds vs. the Russians are great feuds.

I'm liking Bob & Dutch going at it so far.

August 6th, 1983, Paul Sauvé Arena, Montreal, QC (3,800) Armand Rougeau & Rene Goulet defeated the Kay Brothers with a flying fist drop/scorpion claw hold combo The Invaders defeated the Gerrard Brothers with a Catapult Louis Laurence defeated Dan Johnson with a half crab Richard Charland defeated Tony Ricco to retain the Quebec Heavyweight Title with a piledriver Gino Brito & Tony Parisi defeated Mad Dog Lefebvre & Gilles Poisson after a side suplex/flying senton combo on Poisson The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers & the Can Am Express defeated the Midnight Express & the Tongan Terrors after miscommunication gave Brunzell the opportunity dropkick King Tonga and roll him up with a prawn hold for three. Albano and Creatchman had their hands full trying to convince their teams not to start fighting after the match

I have a shot on Saito for September 14th on the books, just as a reminder.

So let me get this straight, WWA has Bock, Mando & Chavo Guerrero, and Larry Zbysko? I'm pretty sure Dick the Bruiser would have killed for any one of those four and not used them near as well. Keep up the good work.

That 6-man looked great. I'm trying to decide whether I want Adonis to join the GC or not. Everyone looking strong in their debuts is good booking.

International Wrestling on August 5th, 1983 (Taped August 3rd, 1983 in Paul Sauvé Arena, Montreal, QC) 3,800 fans Opening Matches 0:00 - 13:00 Jacques, Sr. Welcomes the fans to another evening of International Wrestling as Armand Rougeau and Rene Goulet slap hands with the fans on their way to the ring. Jacques, Sr. talks about the problems Armand Rougeau has had with the Midnight Express and Mad Dog Lefebvre. Their opponents, Ettiene Bergeron and Frederic Tremblay are awaiting them in the ring. Armand Rougeau & Rene Goulet vs. Ettiene Bergeron & Frederic Tremblay Rougeau and Goulet dominate from the start, working together well. They put away Tremblay when Armand hits a diving fist drop after tagging Goulet and Goulet follows with his scorpion claw hold. Rene Goulet over Frederic Tremblay by submission with a scorpion claw hold 4:26 The camera cuts to Jacques, Sr. and he goes over the remaining matches on the card after praising Rougeau and Goulet for their teamwork. The camera cuts back to the ring as the Kay Brothers await their opponents. The crowd erupts as Jacques and Raymond Rougeau enter the arena floor. Jacques, Sr. has nothing but good things to say about his two elder sons, the Canadian International Tag Team champions. The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers vs. The Kay Brothers The Kays get in a noticeable amount of offense in comparison to the match before, but the Rougeaus are able to put them away with ease with their crab/flying knee drop combination. Jacques, Sr. has nothing but praise again for his sons as they help their opponents up before celebrating. Jacques Rougeau over Bobby Kay by pinfall after a crab/flying knee drop combination 5:45 Commercial Break 13:00 - 23:00 We return from commercial with Jacques, Sr. in the interview area with Eddie Creatchman and the Midnight Express. Jacques, Sr.: Eddie Creatchman, your team came up short again last Saturday and my boys still have their titles. Anything to say for yourself? Creatchman glares at Rougeau and confers with his charges before walking up to the microphone. Creatchman: Listen, Rougeau. Your kids have a lot of heart and the motor to match it, but they have some very glaring weaknesses that I, Eddie “The Brain” Creatchman have uncovered. Now I am not able to do anything about it, but there are two men standing behind me who can. The next time we get a chance- Jacques, Sr.: Your team has the only two matches against my sons for the tag titles, Eddie Creatchman. How do you intend to get a third before a deserving team like Gino Brito and Tony Parisi get their turn? Creatchman: Leave that to me, Rougeau. I am called “The Brain” for good reason, and one of those reasons is I don’t reveal my plans before they come to fruition. Another is because I deal with fools like you and your thickheaded sons. I’ll give them their due, they can go, but they can be out-thought. Jacques, Sr.: This sounds very similar to something you told me only an hour before their match last Saturday, Eddie Creatchman. Tell me why I should believe you when it worked out so well last time? Creatchman: I’ve been trying to tell you why since I got here. It just hasn’t gotten through your thick skull. I am called “The Brain” because I use mine. Every wrestler has strengths and weaknesses. These two excellent pro wrestlers behind me very nearly exploited one of your sons’ major weaknesses on Saturday to the point of winning the match. Every time we get closer, Rougeau. It’s just a matter of time before we get the right strategy. Jacques, Sr.: I’ll admit, your team did give my boys a run for their money. But there’s no saying you’ll do better next time. Phil Lafon and Jim Brunzell recently named their tag team with your team in mind. Do you have any intentions of facing them any time soon? Creatchman: Those two? Didn’t these two men behind me destroy them in their one match? I hardly think we’ll be wasting our time with them. We aren’t done with your sons, Rougeau. There’s no changing that no matter how many other teams you want to bring up. Would you like to talk about Brito and Parisi, the team the Midnight Express beat cleanly in the center of the ring just before they almost beat your sons, while we’re changing the subject? Jacques, Sr.: I had no intention of changing the subject. Since you brought up Gino Brito and Tony Parisi, they gave your team quite a scare. Creatchman: Did they? I talk with Dennis and Randy a lot and they haven’t once mentioned to me being scared. It seems like you don’t like to talk about anything involving your precious sons and their belts. Too bad that’s all we think about, Rougeau! Creatchman and the Midnight Express stalk off . Jacques, Sr. Starts towards the announce table as we cut to the ring. The masked team the Invaders makes their way to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd as the Gerrard Brothers wait in the ring. Jacques, Sr. puts the Invaders over as an exciting tag team out of Puerto Rico that has come to Montreal. The Invaders vs. The Gerrard Brothers The Invaders take this time to showcase their in-ring skill with a little offense by the Kays peppered in. The Invaders finish things quickly when Invader 1 hiptosses Invader 3 into a senton on Bobby Kay for the three. Invader 1 over Bobby Kay by pinfall after a Catapult (hiptoss into senton) 4:47 The Invaders celebrate as Jacques, Sr. Calls this an impressive debut in the IWA. Commercial Break 23:00 - 37:00 Jacques, Sr. is in the interview area with a familiar face in Montreal, Mad Dog Vachon! Jacques, Sr.: Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen and have we got a treat for you! The one, the only, Mad Dog Vachon! Vachon: It’s great to be back home Jacques. It’s been a while and I miss the place. One problem though. There’s somebody else runnin’ around callin’ himself a mad dog. Jacques, Sr.: That’s right, Mad Dog Lefebvre. Vachon: Not for long Jacques. I’m here to end that for good. The fans here know. There’s only one mad dog! Vachon barks a few times and snarls before stalking off. Jacques, Sr. Continues. Jacques, Sr.: It looks like Mad Dog Vachon is ready to take it out of Mad Dog Lafebvre’s hide! That match coming up later tonight! The camera cuts to the ring as Richard Charland and Dan Johnson walk out of the back to boos. Jacques, Sr. notes the Quebec Heavyweight Title around Charland’s waist and the dishonest way he won it. Louis Laurence and Tony Ricco come through the curtain and the crowd begins cheering. Jacques, Sr. talks about Laurence being robbed in the Montreal Forum. Charland taunts Laurence with the belt and refuses to let the referee take it for around a minute while pushing it in Laurence’s face and pointing at it. Louis Laurence & Tony Ricco vs. Richard Charland & Dan Johnson Johnson and Ricco start, Ricco taking control and tagging in Laurence. Several quick tags later Laurence tosses Johnson into Charland’s corner and demanding a tag. Charland drops off the apron and stays just out of Laurence’s reach on the floor. Johnson takes the opportunity to hit Laurence in the shoulders with a few forearms and start working him over. Charland is quickly back up on the apron to take the tag and the champ and his partner work Laurence’s neck over with clubs, chinlocks, stomps and chokes. Laurence finally tags Ricco, who comes in swinging. Ricco ducks a clothesline by Johnson and rolls him up with a surprise schoolboy for the three. Charland jaws with Laurence from ringside post-match, well out of reach. Ricco over Johnson by pinfall with a schoolboy 9:14 Jacques, Sr. celebrates a great victory for Laurence and Ricco and goes over the upcoming dates on the IWA’s expanded touring schedule. August 6th in the Paul Sauvé Arena, Montreal, QC The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers & the Can Am Express vs. The Midnight Express & the Tongan Terrors Gino Brito & Tony Parisi vs. Mad Dog Lefebvre & Gilles “The Fish” Poisson Tony Ricco vs. Richard Charland @ for the Quebec Heavyweight Title Louis Laurence vs. Dan Johnson The Invaders will be in action, as will Armand Rougeau & Rene Goulet. August 9h in the Pavillon de la Jeunesse, Quebec City, QC The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers vs. The Midnight Express in six man action The Can Am Express vs. the Tongan Terrors in six man action “The Farmer” Louis Laurence & Tony Ricco vs. Richard Charland & Dan Johnson The teams of Gino Brito & Tony Parisi and Armand Rougeau & Rene Goulet will be in action. August 10th in the Paul Sauvé Arena, Montreal, QC The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers & “The Farmer” Louis Laurence vs. The Midnight Express & Richard Charland Gino Brito & Tony Parisi vs. The Can Am Express Armand Rougeau & Rene Goulet vs. Mad Dog Lefebvre & Gilles “The Fish Poisson” The Invaders will be in action and Hercules Ayala makes his IWA debut! August 11th in the Auditorium de Shawinigan, Shawinigan, QC The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers vs. The Midnight Express in six man action Gino Brito vs. King Tonga Jim Brunzell vs. Tonga John Phiol Lafon vs. Tony Parisi “The Farmer” Louis Laurence & Tony Ricco vs. Richard Charland & Dan Johnson in six man action Armand Rougeau & Rene Goulet will be in action. August 12th in the Colisée de Rimouski, Rimouski, QC The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers vs. The Midnight Express in six man action The Can Am Express, Rene Goulet, Mad Dog Lefebvre & Gilles Poisson and the Invaders in action. Commercial Break 37:00 - 62:00 Jacques, Sr. Is in the ring with the Can Am Express. Lafon and Brunzell are playing to the crowd as Jacques, Sr. begins. Jacques, Sr.: Welcome back ladies and gentlemen! I am in the ring with two bright young stars, Jim Brunzell and Phil Lafon, the Can Am Express! These two young men will be sharing the ring tonight with Mad Dog Vachon as they take on the Tongan Terrors and Mad Dog Lefebvre. Any thoughts on tonight’s match gentlemen? Brunzell: We’re going to take care of business tonight, Jacques, Sr. After what the Tongans did to me two weeks ago I’m ready to tear King Tonga apart! Lafon: Lou Albano better hope that we don’t take his “monsters” out of the equation tonight. If we do, there’s a good chance he ends up being the one bleeding tonight. The crowd pops. Jacques, Sr.: Well, I am no fan of Mr. Albano, but I don’t know if I wish that on him either. I can understand where you’re coming from though, after what happened. Lafon: The Tongan Terrors and Albano both deserve any kind of punishment that comes their way. Jim and I mean to dish out as much of that as we can. Brunzell: We were talking to Mad Dog Vachon earlier and he’s got the same idea as we do. In fact, let’s bring the man out now. Mad Dog Vachon comes out to a HUGE pop. Brunzell and Lafon shake hands with the original Mad Dog after he enters the ring. Vachon: We’re not here to win a match tonight. We’re here to put down a few rabid dogs! The crowd again pops big, cheering until Mad Dog Lefebvre and the Tongan Terrors along with Lou Albano start down to the ring. Jacques, Sr. is back at the announce table in time to run down the Tongan Terrors actions so far that have gotten them removed from the building for the next week. The Can Am Express & Mad Dog Vachon vs. The Tongan Terrors & Mad Dog Lefebvre The Mad Dogs are in first, brawling, back raking and biting each other back and forth wildly. Lefebvre tags out to King Tonga and the brawl is on with Vachon again. Vachon is visibly tiring when he tags in Brunzell, who comes in on fire against King Tonga. Tonga seems like he is getting the better of the brawl until Brunzell hits a running elbow smash after being whipped to the ropes and following up with European uppercuts. King Tonga tags in Tonga John, who brawls with Brunzell and then Lafon. The match starts to break down with 4, 5 and 6 wrestlers in the ring as head referee Adrian Desbois does his best to keep order. Things settle down, if Lefebvre and Vachon brawling across the ring and biting one another can be described as that. Lafebvre goes down and comes up bleeding before mounting a comeback and biting Vachon in the corner before beating him down. Vachon comes up bloody and both stagger to their corners to tag out. Lafon runs into a standing big boot by Tonga John to set up a short beating at the hands of all three members of the other team. Brunzell takes the tag and takes care of both Tongans while Vachon makes a beeline for Lefebvre. The Mad Dogs brawl around ringside with Desbois trying to get them back on the apron while paying attention to the other wrestlers. King Tonga is the victim of several double teams by the Can Am express, but they can’t quite put him away. Vachon is tagged in and he waits for King Tonga to tag in Lefebvre to attack. The Mad Dogs brawl, bleed and bite around the ring while the Tongan Terrors and Can Am Express brawl around ringside. The ringside brawl spills into the crowd after a clothesline from Tonga John to Brunzell and Desbois has finally had enough and calls for the bell. Mad Dog Vachon over Mad Dog Lefebvre by pinfall with a piledriver 16:30 Vachon keeps biting Lefebvre in the ring and Lefebvre manages to slide under the ropes, but Vachon won’t let go! Lefebvre staggers into the railing to break the bite and Vachon continues attacking a bleeding Lefebvre with forearms and punches. The other four continue to brawl , clearing out three rows of fans. Desbois and the other two referees come out with security and several lower card wrestlers to try and get things under control. The Mad Dogs are again on even footing after Lefebvre rams Vachon’s back into the apron and the two brawl towards the back. The Can Am Express and Tongan Terrors are finally separated, Lafon and Brunzell agreeing to leave ringside. Many of the fans around ringside are taunting the Terrors and Albano points at one particularly vocal fan, who gets decked by King Tonga and drops like a ton of bricks! The fans anywhere near the big Tongan wrestlers immediately back off and one of the referees attends to the fan while everyone else left out in the arena begin to remove the Tongans, who fight every step of the way, from the vicinity of the crowd. Jacques Sr. Spends this entire time frantically trying to call the action until the King’s punch is thrown. The broadcast ends with Jacques, Sr. condemning Albano and the Tongans for their actions as they are pushed back into ringside.

More complete destruction of Buck Zumhofe please. I like Martel coming in to feud with more Russians. He just can't seem to get away from them.

Whatever works for you.

Hansen has said that the way he wrestled was he would go at guys and see how they reacted, then wrestle accordingly. I always appreciate that about Hansen, he doesn't necessarily have one or two structures he likes, he wrestles everybody different because everyone reacts different when he goes at them.

If it goes back to me I pass.

I think everyone has made great points in this thread, but Loss going off really takes it for me. Great stuff! He touched on something I had noticed for months but nobody else seemed to pick up on. WWE tropes slowly but surely making their way into the NXT booking as Vince & co. took more interest in it. Sure the wrestling in some of the matches is better and has some meaning, but watch NXT from 8 months ago and compare it to now. Tell me that they haven't tried to homogenize it more and more to where it looks like an hour long version of Raw or SD.