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So much good stuff going on that gordi covered really well. Sullivan may not be having success with Simmons or Pillman, but Gaylord, Peterson and Furnas all seem to be doing well. Doug Somers was in way over his head there. Taylor and Jones working on top would have been fun to watch. And good on Simmons for telling Sullivan off in the best kind of way.

Original airdate April 11, 1986 (Originally airing in Spanish on WAPA Channel 4 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This broadcast is translated to English where applicable.) The opening montage featuring highlights of Carlos Colon, Chicky Starr, Invader 1, Invader 2, Invader 3, Abdullah the Butcher, Hercules Ayala, Bam Bam and Dutch Mantell plays. Carlos Colon doing a cartwheel and coming up fists at the ready leads to the WWC logo as the music ends. NWA and Capitol Sports Presenta Los Campeones De La Lucha Libre Con Tus Luchadores Favoritos De Fama Mundial Rickin Sanchez and Hugo Savinovich sit smiling at the commentary desk in Coliseo Municipal Pedro Rodriguez Gaya De Catano. Rickin: Welcome fans to another exciting edition of WWC television. Alongside me as always is the one and only Hugo Savinovich. Hugo: More tournament matches tonight! Rickin: That's right Hugo. We will see TNT in his final tune-up for Gama Singh on the 19th tonight. Hugo: He's looked ready so far! Rickin: I don't disagree. I will be talking with Dutch Mantell before his match. Chicky Starr will be hosting los Mercenarios in his Sports Shop before we see los Super Medicos in action. Hugo: I'm sure los Mercenarios will have something to say about los Super Medicos! Rickin: They do have a match coming up on the 19th. Our first tournament match will feature young Huracan Castillo Jr. against Jumpin' Joe Savoldi from MACW. Hugo: Savoldi has 4 years ring experience to Castillo's 2. It should be a close match between two great athletes! Rickin: Our main event tonight is also a tournament match. Invader 2 will be facing Owen Hart. I'm told Invader 2 is still feeling the effectsw of the attack by Ron and Chicky Starr on February 28th, but has decided to wrestle. Hugo: Owen will take advantage... Rickin: I worry about that too. It's possible Invader 2's experience advantage could pull him through. TNT is on his way to the ring with his manager El Profe. Hugo: I'm glad we don't have to listen to El Profe's insults tonight. Rickin: I am also. The man may be intelligent, but his arrogance is very difficult to deal with. Hugo: I wonder how he came to be manager for a man like TNT... Rickin: It does seem like an odd pairing. Perhaps they are longtime friends. TNT seems so to abide by the rules and carry himself with dignity. Hugo: The fans might like him if not for El Profe! Rickin: Maybe TNT is one of those who isn't bothered by the fans not liking him. He has reached the ring and referee Tomas Marin is calling for the bell. Domingo Robles vs. TNT TNT controls with martial arts chops and big throat thrusts. He cuts off a Robles comeback with a superkick and locks in the cobra dinamita for the submission. TNT by submission in 4:13 with the cobra dinamita (cobra clutch) Rickin: TNT looking strong going into his match with Gama Singh. Hugo: He'll need to be. Gama Singh is ready for what El Profe brings tothe table this time! Rickin: I don't think TNT relies on El Profe to win matches as much as most. We'll be right back with Dutch Mantell at the desk and in the ring. (Commercial Break) 0:00-7:30 Rickin: We're back fans and Dutch Mantell, who made a triumphant return last week, has joined me. Dutch, I can only guess you are looking for revenge on los Mercenarios. Dutch: Those two got some payback comin' their way, that's for sure. But what I really want is to settle with the dirty, low down, egg-suckin dog who put 'em on me. Rickin: A perfectly normal reaction. Do you have any idea who- The crowd has a mixed reaction as Hangman Bobby Jaggers makes his way to the desk. Rickin: Bobby Jaggers it has been a long time since you have been in Puerto Rico. I can only assume you have something to say to Dutch Mantell. Jaggers: You're a smart guy when it comes to the obvious Rickin Sanchez. Why don't ya just let me tell you and Dutch a story. Ya see, Austin Idol had a problem with Dutch Mantell, something not really uncommon as far as I can tell, and found out that Dutch was in Puerto Rico. He knew that Hangman Bobby Jaggers had his contacts in the Caribbean and gave me a call. Next thing you know, Dutch Mantell is getting his arm broke. Good story, don't ya think? Dutch, who has been glaring at Jaggers since he started talking, rushes Jaggers and a brawl breaks out. Rickin is quick to get out of the way and back around the desk. Rickin: We're going to take a quick commercial break to get this sorted out fans. We'll be right back. (Commerical Break) 7:30-9:30 Rickin: I'm sorry about that fans. Bobby Jaggers and Dutch Mantell were separated and it seems there will be another match on the card for April 19th. Hugo: Dutch against Bobby Jaggers! What a match! Rickin: Dutch is in the ring and referee Ricky Vargas is calling for the bell. El Vikingo vs. Dutch Mantell Dutch seems a little angry (or a lot) after not being able to finish the job on Jaggers. He is all over Vikingo with punches and hits a big side suplex, then starts punching Vikingo as he is prone. Vikingo gets no offense in and Dutch hits the gourdbuster for the three. Dutch Mantell by pinfall in 3:37 with a gourdbuster Rickin: Dutch was definitely upset by what happened with Bobby Jaggers. Hugo: Luckily for Jaggers, he isn't el Vikingo! Rickin: I bet el Vikingo wishes he wasn't. We now take you to Chicky's Sports Shop. The Sports Shop intro plays and we cut to Victor on the Sports Shop set with a microphone. Victor (wooden): It is my pleasure to introduce the hottest wrestler and manager in the World Wrestling Council. Ladies and gentlemen, here is the most exciting, most charismatic, best dressed man in Puerto Rico, Chicky Starr. Chicky walks in in his custom suit and sits down after picking up a microphone. Chicky: First off I would like to wish my good friend Owen Hart good luck against Invader 2 tonight in the Light Heavyweght Title tournament tonight. Not that he'll need it. I hear Invader 2 is still hurting after the beating Ronnie and I gave him a month and a half ago. Chicky looks off-screen and nods. Chicky: My guests this week are a tag team that recently joined my organization, los Mercenarios. Los Mercenarios walk on set and shake hands with Chicky before sitting down. Chicky: The two of you seem to have more than a few enemies. Dutch Mantell recently returned, but I think he'll be busy. (Chicky grins.) Young Castillo and Perez, as small of a threat as they are, won't forget you two anytime soon. And los Super Medicos have said they are out for revenge. Merc 1: It comes with the territory. If los Super Medicos want a brawl, that's what they'll get. Chicky: I know you don't care much for the idea - Merc 1: When we're doing your work, we do it your way. This isn't your work. Chicky: That is the arrangement. I could do with seeing los Super Medicos bloodied and bruised. Merc 1: Just the way we like it. I'd call them crazy for wanting that kind of match with us, but the truth is they are tough guys who know how to brawl. Chicky: I'll give them that. Unless they are planning something... Merc 1: We'll still do things our way if they want to or not. Chicky: That I believe. We're out of time for this week's Sports Shop. My good friend Ric Flair will be taking us out. Flair's sign-off plays as los Mercenarios and Chicky walk off the set talking. Rickin: Los Mercenarios and Chicky Starr seem to be on the same page. Hugo: Well, I'm sure Chicky would prefer them to methodically take apart los Super Medicos, but that's not their style. Rickin: We'll see how everything plays out in Roberto Clemente Stadium. We'll be right back with los Super Medicos in action. (Commercial Break) 9:30-16:30 Rickin: We're back and los Super Medicos are making their way down to the ring to the cheers of the fans. Hugo: Super Medico 1 is really playing to the fans today. Rickin: I would guess he appreciates the continued support after Super Medico 3 replaced Super Medico 2. Hugo: Between the Starrs and los Mercenarios they have a lot of injuries caused of late. Rickin: They do, and I would bet that it will come back to haunt them. Hugo: If los Super Medicos have anything to say about it, yes! Rickin: And I beleive they will. Los Super Medicos are in the ring and ring announcer Eliud Gonzalez has finished introductions. There is the bell. Los Tejanos vs. Los Super Medicos Medicos show slightly improved teamwork, spending a little less time between tags. A blind tag by Super Medico 1 leads to him cutting off a comeback by Tejano 1 with his signature punch rush. Super Medico 2 tags in again quickly and 1 slams 2 down on top of Tejano 1 for the 3. Los Super Medicos by pinfall in 4:26 with an assisted senton Rickin: Good improvement shown by los Super Medicos as a team. Hugo: Good use of blind tags at the end, yes! Rickin: Up next our own Huracan Castillo Jr. will be taking on Jumpin' Joe Savoldi from MACW in Light Heavyweight Tournament. Don't go anywhere fans. (Commercial Break) 16:30-22:00 Rickin: As we return Huracan Castillo Jr. is on his way to the ring. He's getting a lot of fan support. Hugo: He and Miguelito Perez will need that support in just over a week against Boyd and the Crusher. Rickin: They will get it for sure. These fans have no love for Barrabas or his charges. Hugo: I doubt these fans have anything against Savoldi. Rickin: My guess on what I've been told is they will find him likeable. Hugo: We'll have to see what that means for Castillo's crowd support. Rickin: We will, yes. Savoldi is on his way out now and Castillo is in the ring. Hugo: From what I've heard Savoldi is a capable high flier and very energetic. Rickin: Yes, and a young man who stays within the rules. Hugo: Of course you'd like him then. Rickin: Just like you would if he broke them often enough. Hugo: As often as he needs to!! Rickin: Like I said. Savoldi is in the ring and we're ready to go. Huracan Castillo Jr. vs. Jumpin' Joe Savoldi The two young wrestlers put on a fast-paced, clean match. Savoldi gets a nearfall with a running crossbody. He ducks a little early and Castillo jumps over with a sunset flip for two and a half. Both men get frustrated and things get a little heated. Punches are excghanged, leading to a big Castillo lariat for a close nearfall. Castillo misses on a missile dropkick and Savoldi piledrives him. Savoldi flies off the top with an elbow drop for the three. Joe Savoldi by pinfall in 10:55 with a top rope elbow drop Rickin: What a tremendous mathcup. Tough luck for Castillo missing on the dropkick. Hugo: There is areason it is called a high-risk move! Rickin: You do have a point there. the fans did star getting behind Savoldi though. We'll be right back with our main event, Owen Hart taking on a still injured Invader 2. (Commercial Break) 22:00-34:30 Rickin: It's main event time fans. You can hear the boos as Owen Hart makes his way to the ring. Hugo: Do you think these fans would boo Owen if he was fighting Chicky Starr the same way he is fighting Ricky Santana? Rickin: That's an odd question and I'm not sure. Hugo: Yeah, me either. Still, I wonder if it isn't more about who your enemies are than who your friends are. Rickin: I'd say both were factors. Owen Hart seems to care less and less about what the fans think of late. When he first came in he seemed to want them on his side. Hugo: Then he realized it wasn't going to happen when he was fightng Ricky Santana! Rickin: That may be it. Hart is in the ring and here comes Invader 2. Hugo: BOTH his arms are taped up...and his ribs... Rickin: This isn't going to go well. Hugo: It could be a trick....or only one of the three is still injured. Rickin: Or Invader 2 could have rushed back. Hugo: Or that. Rickin: Either way, Invader 2 is going to face an uphill battle. Hugo: He's ready for that though! Rickin: I would agree. Owen Hart is attacking before the bell. Referee Victor Quinonez is calling for the match to start. Owen Hart vs. Invader 2 Hart stomps away and picks out the left arm to work. Invader 2 makes valiant comebacks only to be cut off by rakes to the eyes and repeated attacks on the arm. Invader 2 hits a double chop to the throat late, but the damage to the arm weakens the move enough to allow Owen to kick out at the last instant. Owen goes back to the arm and catches Invader 2 with a belly to belly suplex for the 3. Owen Hart by pinfall in 11:43 with a belly to belly suplex Hart continues the assault on Invader 2 until Invader 1 and Carlitos Colon show up to run him off and help Invader 2 out of the arena. Rickin: Jumpin' Joe Savoldi and Owen Hart advance tonight. Hugo: Invader 2 may have hurt himself worse... Rickin: He might have. Owen's post-match attack can't help either. Next week we have a great show for you fans. Ricky Santana will be taking on Kuniaki Kobayashi from Japan in one semifinal matchup. Hugo: Owen Hart and Joe Savoldi in the other! Rickin: I only hop Joe Savoldi brings some kind of backup. Our main event next week will be Bam Bam taking on Invader 1. Hugo: HUGE match!! Rickin: I'm also told that Dutch Mantell and Hangman Bobby Jaggers have signed a mtch for April 19th. We'll be putting the matches for that card on the screen as we leave you. Be sure to join us next week. Hugo: Big show!!! Main Event - Abdullah the Butcher w/Chicky Starr vs. Carlitos Colon © for the Universal Heavyweight Championship Los Invaders (1 & 3) vs. Los Primos Starr © for the Caribbean Tag Team Championships Bam Bam w/Barrabas vs. Hercules Ayala © for the Caribbean Heavyweight Championship Dutch Mantell vs. Bobby Jaggers Los Super Medicos vs. Los Mercenarios Huracan Castillo Jr. & Miguelito Perez vs. Jonathan Boyd & the Crusher w/Barrabas Gama Singh vs. TNT Light Heavyweight Tournament Finals

Dusty's promo on the TV was great. Liked the setup for Von Erichs vs. Super D's too. Great work with Iceman/Horner. The Amarillo card is spot on for the big match results. Big win for the Von Erichs.

Yeah, one of the reasons I'm glad he's in the AWA is all of the great brawlers, both young and experienced alike. Great place for a guy like Bigelow to spend his time.

That tag tourney is shaping up to be something! Also, wild 10 man elimination tag.

Pritchard is turning into a really good TV champ. I love the Stud Stable being all over every show. Valiant and Rich continue to feud. Really looking forward to Duggan taking on Hansen.

Awesome. I'm not sure we can run that match too often.

Cornette was great on TV. I would go for both Martel match-ups myself. The Cobra and the Assassins really put a working over on Jay and Sugar. I like the feud you have going that builds both American Made and the Blondes. Travis getting a chance to shine is great. Jay vs. Robinson would have been a fun match. Loved the chaotic six man. Hansen winning the Battle Royal is a stroke of genius, really looking forward to that match. Big win for Taylor.

Vachons retiring is big. Paul and Adonis are going to have their issues before long.

Great set-up show for a huge card in Houston. Nightmares will have something to say next week. Not sure I like Jeff getting his win because of Street. Big win for Warrior. Four man elimination tag was great. Reed finally turning on the Nation was a long time coming. I'd agree the amount of screwy stuff might turn off some fans, but also there are a lot of angles and it's hard to job big names clean right in the middle of them.

Good to see that even in this world Sting struggles to get one over on the Horsemen. Speaking of the Horsemen they are making quite the splash so far. Not a bad idea trying to take out Andre's arm, we'll see if it backfires or not. Great tag team main event with a huge superplex moment.

Yeah Vachons and SST would be a good feud for sure. Armand with a shocker over Bundy! Race vs. MS-1 is a really fun what-if match.

For Oldbirds: Intros take roughly 9 minutes. This is the first Toryumon 4-way tag match and it is suitably crazy. As spotfests go it's one of the best I've seen.

Steve Doll in a big match is definitely a change. Bruno was busy handing out matches tonight. Paul stealing the SWAT team seems about right. Wonder how long he and Adonis work together going forward. Huge win for Satanico in what would have been the best match of the night.

Rude & Manny with a great showing in Toronto. Both Jacques and Martel do their part in sending the fans home happy and I don't know how you could call Martel's run on top anything but great so far.

The last 8 matches on the card were all highlights for me. Piper vs. Jack more than the rest, but what a card!

Hall bringing in Dusty was a treat for the fans at Billy Bob's. Big win for Hall.

The heat on Rude pre-match is amazing. The early offense by Steamer on the arm and Rude's selling of it throughout is amazing. Rude's offense on Steamboat and his selling is amazing. The big comeback by Steamer, also amazing. The finish, not so much. But I won't let it wipe out all of that incredible work.

I like the use of all of the foreign talent. White and Simmons would be an incredible long-term tag team. The Facekickers is a good name for that team.

Jarrett and Oliver should tear the house down. I am liking Schultz's chances so far. Corny's promo and the main were great and would have definitely had me at the arena for the rematch.

Steamer vs. Bock again going to a draw. Zenk using the tights? Bigelow vs. LaFon would have been such an interesting match-up. Regal vs. Taylor is always a great match-up. Tanaka getting the push he always should have is great. Piper vs. Hogan-but-not-quite is a fun feud.

I for one can't wait for Piper and Cactus to tear the building apart. Larry and Adams both get huge wins. Pillman is finally free of Sullivan and I love seeing it.

Savoldi preparing for next week is a nice touch. Sammartino is not doing too well of late. I liked Johnson and Cooley coming out after the Assassins later in the show. I like the main event as a clean, yet intense brawl with the hometown hero Race getting to shine some. Great show.

Candido was a guy I at first wanted to put over in round 1. But a google search revealed he was born in 1972. He's not a bad wrestler in his prime, but keeping it pretty simple was my main goal with him. Kobayashi and Lane are both underrated and I want to keep the RnR's big as a tag team right now. My main goal with both matches was to put over all of the wrestlers and show the attitudes of Santana and Kobayashi with how they handled the win after the finish. Owen is a bit of a stretch the way I am doing things. I'm not sure he was ready to be 1994 heel Owen in any fashion in 1986, but it allows me to use the feud to develop both Owen and Santana equally. One of my main goals with outside talent isto always have them come out gaining something and looking good, win or lose. April 19th is a game changer for a few reasons. Bam Bam vs. Ayala may or may not be one of them. Just know that in PR, once the heels cross a line, the babyfaces are expected to do everything that a heel would have done to them in retaliation. Far past the point of reason. I try to get the crowd across in my big events, but TV I tend to not have them as rabid. Also, it's hard to adequately describe in words how amazingly into it those crowds are. During an ambulance match (Edger can back me up on this), members of the crowd actually start attacking Butch Miller when he's laying on the announce table and have to be warned off by military police. Also, fans swarm the ambulance while Luke is being loaded. Craziest scene I have ever watched in a wrestling match. With the aid of Colon and Invader 1 nonetheless. Absolutely. If I get sent somebody, they get the red carpet rolled out. Of course, it might look like they are trying to get themselves killed by a violent crowd, but you get what I mean. Thing for me is guys like Colon, Ayala, the Invaders, they are so well-known at this point in PR they don't need the TV time and squashes. Ron Starr is Chicky's cousin and that's more than enough when you couple it with how clearly capable he is in the ring. Pastores/Sheepherders are pretty well-known everywhere. My big worry is teams like the Mercs and Boyd/Crusher don't get enough time, as well as a guy like Abdullah Tamba. I had to put a lot of time into building Bam Bam into a force of nature and keeping the principal babyfaces on track that I feel like a few teams/guys got left behind. Even the TNT/Gama Singh feud I feel like I did too much right away and the momentum is going away as I reach the big show. Also, I made the comment a long while back about Gordi's booking looking like Baba's with outside input. I'd say I go pretty slow and steady on things in that same way with not a lot of guys winning over somebody higher on the totem pole. Just the tools I use are a little different.

I'm not sure Pritchard wants both Duggan and Taylor angry with him. The way Pritchard backs into the win to keep his title seems right on. American Made is still having issues in both of their matches. And that 6 man tag would have been insane.