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Great Savage promo to end the show. Love me a good pissed off Savage promo. Hennig vs. Fernandez would easily have been my match of the night.

I love the idea of an out of control King Tonga. If you don't believe me read my Montreal booking (which pales in comparison BTW). Poisson is somebody who can make waves too, not quite as big though. I am loving the Adonis/Borne feud, can't wait for that match.

I loved Arn's promo here. He's just so good even when it is something as simple as this. Paul is pretty good here too. I'm 100% sure that Bobby not talking was the way to go with this.

Savage's pre-match promo is all-time great Savage material. Jake's was great too, but I preferred Savage's promo here. The match could have used more time , but I thought they kept things moving well enough. The DDT being as ineffectual as it was did seem strange.

Hogan was definitely at his worst in the match. Sid's turn was foreshadowed more than enough. Still I didn't think it needed to be subtle. He was clearly still pissed and had every right to be. His post-match promo was great and I actually liked Beefcake for once in the post-match. Hogan killing everything that moved was all kinds of bleh.

It's a forward step. Can't complain about that at all.

The Simmons/Cameron/Finlay match would have been my favorite. Love the reasoning for Footloose vs. Danger Zone. Also love Choshu and Kimura stealing from the Starrs. Would have enjoyed the main, but it would be so much better about 7 years in the future.

Lee coming out with no visible broken arm was something I noticed too. Great brawl with Big Black Dog looking like a monster. I noticed how Jeff and Dave substituted "Bad" for Black in his name and you wonder how much Dave card for all of the race baiting.

Great stuff from Koko and I hope he sticks around Memphis instead of wasting his time in the WWF. For a lot more money I imagine, but he was never used anywhere near right. Some jobber is going to pay dearly for that title being held up.

Yeah the man on woman violence is an aspect of Memphis I could really do without. It does get the fans more involved and the Embry vs. DWB part of the feud is really good. The attack on Kim takes me out of it though.

Basic Flair promo hyping SNME. Effective enough I guess.

I liked the moment where Honaga decided to try high flying on Liger and ended up missing a plancha. Stick to the rudo stuff, Norio. Really good match and i always like watching these two wrestle. Maybe it's my disdain for the more highspot oriented style of juniors bouts, but Honaga as the American style heel works really well for me.

For Rah I saw he's been watching some 1990s AJPW. This is an under the radar good match involving Ogawa right about the time he started to get a push. He had gotten a (HUGE surprise) pin on Akiyama in a 6-man, which leads to...

Welcome back Loss, good thing everything is running smooth and no problems right the instant you come back, right?

Slater getting help from Corny and the MXE is a nice way to get the RnRs mixed up with the Midnights. Roadies vs. Doc & Barbarian is going to be huge. Andersons got a surprise from the Roadies and were probably glad to get out of town. I wish I had seen that main in Jacksonville. Great way to build for Magnum/Nikita.

Studd with another big win, this time in Lutte. Pringle is killing it with his stable of late.

Original airdate March 21, 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 to another great week of WWC action fans. Hugo: If you thought last week's main event was big, wait until you see this week's! Rickin: Hugo is right to be excited. We'll tell you about our main event very soon. Tonoghit Ricky Santana and Abdullah Tamba will be in singles action. Hugo: It's been a while since we have seen Abdullah Tamba. Rickin: He has been wrestling as we tour Puerto Rico. He is not a man easily forgotten though. We will also see several very good tag teams tonight, The Rock and Roll RPMs and the team of Huracan Castillo Jr. & Miguelito Perez will both be competing tonight. Hugo: After the tag title tournament both need to build some momentum! Rickin: I'd say both were hamstrung by circumstances not involving their opponents. Hugo: They were, but that leaves both teams needing a win! Rickin: I don't disagree with that. Al Madril will join Chicky Starr in the Sports Shop. Hugo: I'm looking forward to that!! Rickin: I knew you would. The Rock and Roll RPMs will be out to the desk before their match. El Profe will be at the desk with TNT. Hugo: TNT has been on a huge roll since he came to the WWC! Rickin: He is undefeated with a win over Gama Singh. Barrabas and all 3 of his clients will be out to the desk. We will also hear from Hercules Ayala, Invader 1 and Carlitos Colon. Hugo: Which brings us to the main event!!! Rickin: Ayala, Invader 1 and Colon will be challenging Barrabas' men for the NWA 6-Man Tag Team titles. Hugo: YES!!! It will be great to see them defended on TV!! Rickin: It will, and I wonder how much last week's visit to the Sports Shop has to do with that. Hugo: I'd say a lot. The crowd is cheering, Ricky Santana must be on his way to the ring! Rickin: He has become a fan favorite very quickly. And entirely on his own merits I might add. Hugo: Yes! Ricky has really shown a lot of skill in the ring! Rickin: He also has shown some fire when dealing with both Owen Hart and Chicky Starr. Hugo: Yes, he has been more assertive of late when he needs to be, which is what he really needed! Rickin: I agree that assertive is the right word. He is willing to call a man on his... Hugo: Bull? Rickin: That would be about right. That can be a hard thing for a young man to do with his peers without being overly aggressive. Hugo: It's hard to know where the line is, yes. Rickin: Referee Tomas Marin has called for the bell, let's go to the ring. El Vikingo vs. Ricky Santana Santana with his usual mix of armdrag-gy offense, technical work, punches and chops. Vikingo goes to the eyes, but Santana hits a running crossbody for two. He slams Vikingo and heads up top for the flying crossbody that gets three. Ricky Santana by pinfall in 4:31 with a top rope crossbody Rickin: Santana with another win and the crowd is blowing their horns to show him their appreciation. Hugo: He needs all the momentum he can get going into the tournament! Rickin: I'd say all the participants would say that for themselves. Barrabas is joined by all 3 of his men at the desk tonight. It's not every week we get to see Bam Bam in the building. Barrabas: That's because Bam Bam is an international superstar! Do you see Bruiser Brody or Abdullah the Butcher here every week? No. Bam Bam has a busy schedule. Rickin: I didn't mean to insinuate- Barrabas: Oh?!? Next you'll be asking questions about the match tonight just to make me say it! Rickin: It is the biggest match we've had on TV in a long time. Barrabas looks at Bam Bam and gestures at the microphone. Bam Bam pauses before walking over to Rickin and asking for the microphone. Rickin hands the mic to Bam bam, who hands it to an angry Barrabas. Barrabas: I bet you're all laughing now, aren't you?!? You at home, the people in the stands, Chicky Starr!! Well you won't be laughing after we steamroll your heroes tonight! Barrabas pauses, but seems to get angrier. Barrabas: And one last thing Chicky Starr!! Bam Bam and I may not see eye to eye on everything, but we do agree on one thing. YOU are not to be trusted! Whatever victory you may think you have won means nothing to you, Bam Bam will never be yours! Bam Bam is nodding along, but doesn't seem happy. Barrabas drops the microphone where he stands and stalks off. Bam Bam is slow to follow after giving a short apologetic look to Rickin. Rickin: That was a very..interesting interview. Hugo: Yes it was! Rickin: We'll be back with the Rock and Roll RPMs at the desk and in the ring. Don't go anywhere fans. (Commercial Break) 0-8:00 Rickin: We have returned fans and I am joined by Mike Davis and Tommy Lane, the Rock and Roll RPMs. You two bounced back from your tournament loss with a big win over Castillo and Perez. Davis: A hard-fought win that actually forged a new friendship for us. Lane: That match could have gone either way Rickin. We started training with those two and it's helped us out a lot. Rickin: Mutual respect can be a good basis for a friendship. Lane: Yeah, and we have all the respect in the world for Huracan Castillo Jr. and Miguelito Perez. Davis: Doesn't mean we don't want a shot at the Caribbean Heavyweight Titles before they get one, but they'd tell you the same. Friendly competition can be a good thing. Rickin: Thank you for coming by gentlemen. Davis: Our pleasure Rickin. Lane: Yeah, we always like coming out here and talking to the fans. The RPMs head for the ring. Rickin: It's not often a friendship is formed during a wrestling match. Hugo: It happens more often than you think! But the competitive nature of wrestling usually makes that hard to keep up. Rickin: So you think there will be some kind of betrayal. Hugo: More often than not! The tag titles or even a chance at them can change the way you think! Rickin: I don't think Lane and Davis need to resort to anything like that. The RPMs have proven they belong in the conversation for title contenders. Their match against Boyd and the Crusher was close despite Lane's injury. Hugo: That's true! I didn't expect them to get anywhere near as close as they did! Rickin: And let's not forget that this is an experienced team before they ever set foot in Puerto Rico. Hugo: Something very important to note, yes! Rickin: It looks like we're ready to go. Referee Ricky Vargas is calling for the bell. Mr. X & Y vs. the Rock 'n' Roll RPMs The RPMs control with their smooth teamwork and quick tags. Mr. Y makes a short comeback cut off by Davis with a clothesline. Davis tags in Lane and they hit a double dropkick for the 3. The Rock 'n' Roll RPMs by pinfall in 5:17 with a double dropkick Hugo: Great teamwork from those two every time out! Rickin: Yes, they are a very good tag team. We should see them in the Caribbean Tag Team Championship picture soon. Up next Chicky Starr will host Al Madril in the Sports Shop. And we will see Abdullah Tamba in action. We'll be right back. (Commercial Break) 8:00-15:30 Rickin: It's time to visit Chicky's Sports Shop. Cue the intro, then Victor 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 on set with Al Madril, still on crutches, alongside. Chicky is in his athletic gear this week. Both pick up microphones. Chicky: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to another show-stealing Sports Shop! This week you can clearly see that my guest is the Latin Lover, Al Madril. I'd say the second biggest reason that this is the most watched show on TV is the great guests. Well, except maybe last week. Madril: Yeah, that Barrabas guy is funny though. What is the biggest reason for the success of he show anyway? Chicky: The host, obviously. Madril smiles and shakes his head as Chicky grins at him. Madril: I should have known that... Chicky: Yes, you should have. Just like everyone should have known how things would turn out when you were at ringside with crutches. Madril: You think? What did you think I was going to do with this thing when the guy who broke my leg got in range? Chicky: I was beginning to think the guy wasn't an idiot, but he proved me wrong again. Madril: I could have told you that! Chicky: Says the guy who got his leg broken in the submission match he handed out. Madril: Is that EVER going to get old for you? Chicky: I do it because there is a lesson there. One you don't seem like you learned. Something you need, everyone needs, to understand is that this is a war. And it's been building up for a long time. I need the people on my side to take it seriously when things get serious. Can you do that? Madril: I...look, man. I have a lot of fun. But I put Jovica out and kept the belt for a while. Chicky: I know you did. I just need that Al back. Madril: Yeah, I get it. I did have an idea for how I can help... Chicky: We'll talk about it. Now for my friend Ric Flair to take us out. Did you know he set me and Ronnie up for a beatdown on Colon while we were in America? I'll have to show you the tape.. Ric Flair's sign off plays as Madril and Chicky walk off set. Cut to the arena. Rickin: Chicky got a little serious with Madril there. Hugo: He has that side to him. It's not one you want to see, do you remember when he intentionally lost that match and kept beating up Mr. X with a chair? Or what he and Ron did to Invaders 1, 2 AND Colon? Rickin: I do. Hugo: If you see the side of Chicky that Al did there and don't listen, guess what happens next... Rickin: And this man is your friend? Hugo: Better than my enemy! Rickin: True enough. Chicky Starr is the target for a lot of garbage as he leads Abdullah Tamba to the ring. Hugo: You can see him starting to enjoy that kind of attention. Rickin: I like this Chicky Starr less than the man who couldn't decide. Hugo: Abdullah Tamba is looking as dangerous as ever. He just doesn't LOOK like somebody who can fly like he does. Rickin: Abdullah Tamba is definitely a graceful big man. He serves as Chicky Starr's enforcer when Abdullah is away. Hugo: And he fought Bam Bam without taking a backwards step! Rickin: Yes, he has been very impressive in his time here. It just seems like that time has seen a lot of appearances by Brody, Abdullah and Bam Bam. Hugo: Tough acts to follow, but I think Abdullah Tamba is up to the task! Rickin: Referee Victor Quinonez just called for the bell, hre we go. Frank Conners vs. Abdullah Tamba Tamba is dominant, giving Conners no offense. He grabs Conners and basically falls on him with a forward slam, then climbs up top for the big splash. The three count is academic. Abdullah Tamba by pinfall in 2:43 with a top rope splash Rickin: Well Abdullah Tamba certainly steamrolled Conners. Hugo: He is always very impressive! Rickin: I have this feeling Chicky Starr will have need of his services before too long. Up next we will hear from El Profe and TNT. And we will see Castillo and Perez in action. Don't touch that dial fans. (Commercial Break) 15:30-21:30 Rickin: We're back fans. El Profe and his man TNT have joined me at the desk. It seems Gama Singh is still loooking for a fight. Profe: Yeah, shows how smart he is. TNT has had the cobra dinamita on him twice. I guess he wants a third. Rickin: It almost seems to me like he's picking a fight with you rather than TNT. He shows a lot of respect for TNT. Profe: And that is supposed to impress me? For one, it makes things easier when he wants to fight me. Second, do you really think Gama Singh can beat TNT? Even if he could spend the entire match focused on him, Gama Singh is on the downside of a career that is, to be honest, underwhelming. Rickin: I wouldn't sell Gama Singh short. Experience is a valuable thing. Profe: Makes sense that a guy who's been around as long as you have would say that. TNT is an elite athlete with a background in fighting. And he trains every day with one ofthe smartest wrestling minds in the world, me. So take your flawed argument and throw it at the overexcited moron after I'm gone. He'll probably agree with you just to spite me. As if I care what that idiot ever has to say. Profe and TNT work their way towards the exit. Rickin: I used to think I hated talking to Al Madril more than I could hate talking to anyone. then I had to talk to El Profe. Hugo: Yeah...that guy is an ass. Rickin: I'm glad you're willing to say it. Huracan Castillo Jr. and Miguelito Perez have come out and they look focused. Hugo: I don't think I've seen them as intense as this before. Rickin: Do you think they are aware what kind of test they will face in Roberto Clemente Coliseum against Boyd and the Crusher? Hugo: I do, and the don't seem to be looking past Mr. W and Z tonight, their focus is purely on the ring! Rickin: It's a good sign to me that they are starting to improve on small things like that. Hugo: Yes! Those are the things that show maturity as a wrestler when you see them over time. Rickin: You can see their confidence growing as they take on top teams and do well, win or lose. Hugo: One of the hardest parts of being a young wrestler is finding the confidence you need to act on the things you see in the ring. Rickin: Hopefully these two can continue on that path. Ring announcer Eliud Gonzalez is done with the introductions and we're ready to go. Mr W and Z vs. Huracan Castillo Jr. & Miguelito Perez Castillo and Perez show off their smooth teamwork as well as individual strengths. Castillo cuts off a Z comeback with a lariat after ducking one and hitting the ropes. Perez made the blind tag and comes in with an el coqui (standing victory roll) for the 3 as Castillo knocks W off the apron. Castillo & Perez by pinfall in 5:08 with an el coqui (standing victory roll) Rickin: Another win for the two seciond generation wrestlers. Hugo: Here come Boyd, the Crusher and Bam Bam!! Rickin: Barrabas saw an opportunity it seems. Hugo: Here come the RPMs, Hercules Ayala, Invader 1 and Carlitos Colon!! Rickin: This is shaping up to be a brawl. Hugo: Bam Bam is taking on both Ayala and Colon!!! Rickin: We need to go to commercial, fans. Up next we will hear from Ayala, Invader 1 and Carlitos. And our main event. Hugo: NWA 6-Man Titles on the line!! Don't you dare change that channel!! (Commercial Break) 21:30-30:30 Rickin: Things have settled down somewhat. We were going to have a chat with Carlitos and his friends before the match, but they are a few feet from the ring. Hugo: Barrabas has his guys ready IN the ring! Rickin: We had just got to the point where it wasn't a huge brawl around ringside moments before we came back. The RPMs, Castillo and Perez have cleared ringside after a short conversation with Ayala, Invader 1 and Colon. Hugo: We get to see the NWA belts defended on TV!! Rickin: More as a result of Bam Bam's insistence after Chicky's prodding, but yes. One good thing to come from Chicky Starr. Hugo: And you act like that's not possible.. Rickin: It's rare. Ayala, Invader and Carlitos are rushing the ring. Hercules Ayala, Invader 1, & Carlitos Colon vs. Jonathan Boyd, The Crusher & Bam Bam © for the NWA 6-Man Tag Team Titles Barrabas orders his team to attack. Boyd and the Crusher hit the opposing team as they come through the ropes, but Bam Bam waits until things even up before attacking. The brawl settles down to a match with Boyd and the Crusher both falling victim to teamwork by the babyfaces. Bam Bam turns things around for his team, at times taking on both Colon and either Ayala or Invader. Invader plays FIP for a while with Bam Bam in particular delivering a nasty beating to the ribs and back. Colon takes the tag to a HUGE pop and comes in hot. After Colon cleans house, he and Bam Bam go back and forth wiht no advantage. Barrabas sends the troops in and things break down. The referee warns Barrabas when he tries to get involved with a chair from ringside, right as Bam Bam lands the slingshot splash on Invader 1. Bam Bam gets a visual 5 or 6 count and looks upset as he storms over to Barrabas and referee Victor Quinonez. Colon gets the figure four on the Crusher and Bam Bam has to plow through Ayala to break it up in time. The bell rings, signaling the end of TV time and the match. Bam Bam and Barrabas are arguing post-match. Time limit draw in 20:00 Rickin: Bam Bam is upset with Barrabas for costing them the win. He had Invader 1 pinned. Hugo: Not good for Barrabas! Rickin: We may be seeing the beginning of the end for Barrabas as Bam Bam's manager. We are out of time fans. as we leave we'll show you all of the matches for Roberto Clemente Coliseum so far. Main Event: Abdullah the Butcher vs. Carlitos Colon © for the Universal Heavyweight Championship Bam Bam vs. Hercules Ayala© for the Caribbean Heavyweight Championship Los Invaders vs. Los Primos Starr© for the Caribbean Tag Team Championships (pending Invader 2 and 3 returning from injury) Finals of the tournament for the Light Heavyweight Championship Gama Singh vs. TNT Huracan Castillo Jr. & Miguelito Perez vs. Jonathan Boyd & the Crusher

Wrong month lol

I was never a fan of cage match interference, but I understand basing a booking style on reality. Not something I have done, but it is a cool idea nonetheless. Gilbert must be booking because he is on the show twice without being in a match.

Loving the AWA as always. Piper and Roberts with their stables would be a consistent highlight. British Steel, Black Irish and the British Bullies going at it was awesome. The build to Steamer vs. Bock continues and the match can't possibly disappoint.

Street vs. a big fat guy sounds like a feud I could watch all day. The Magnum/Martel tag is such a big match. I love a lot of what people have going on, but that one is the thing I am looking forward to most right now. Jarrett outwitting Landell is a nice touch.

The Funks helping Hart makes me think of 1989 WCW actually. Big upset for Horner. Garvin's win and another Lawler/Studd match are the highlights though.

It was...golf...and it seems JR feels the same way I do about golf. Great opening with Steamer cutting a ridiculous pace. Liked the transition with Madusa interfering. Really good TV match and Austin is looking better all the time.

Hase really ripped it up here. Chono hit a few of his signatures really good, but for the most part was not great. For all of Kosh's demanding help, he didn't seem that interested in tagging when he had the chance. Just kept throwing stuff out like he hadn't been begging for help a minute or so earlier. Not a great match, but another really good Hase performance. I'm starting to think he will be my second favorite after Hash of the newer generation of NJPW guys.

I think the ref was getting on Caras for not breaking clean off the ropes. He could have kept it shorter than he did both times. Really good mat match with great selling by Canek and great submission work by Caras. Canek is awkward at times then surprises you with his execution others. Both are guys I need to see more of.