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WWC selects Brad Batten

WWC selects Tommy Lane.

RVD actually had a pretty smooth floatover suplex. Who knew? Sabu is....really not good.

Liz's response has to be one of the all time great things in wrestling. I wasn't all that impressed with Piper and Vince with the teasing, but man did Liz make up for it with that OHHHH YEEAHH. Perfect.

Austin showed good grasp of heel psychology and I did like the bump off the ropes a lot, even if I think he went so far as to make it cartoony. Bobby throws a great right hand, but he's got so much more than that. Good enough match but it could have been a lot better. Finish is pure Dusty, which is not a good thing.

Kawada going WAY too hard on a front facelock and Ogawa freaking out to let him know was a fun little bit before that kicking sequence. Ogawa does really well for himself here even if he ends up being the object of Kawada's wrath.

Brazo de Plata vs. Owen would have stolen the show for me. Great opener and Hash vs. SSM seems like it would have worked really well. Hash attacking Funk will have...consequences. Main looked like a lot of fun but it would have been one of the lesser attractions on the card for me.

Mike Davis

Clearly Good work guys!

I forget, did we use current calendar or the year we are booking calendar?

Aired on December 8th, 1985 (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 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: Lucha libre fans, we have a great show for you this evening. First we are going to take you back to last week. Footage is shown of Bam Bam in his six man tag as well as post-match where it took the entire locker room to separate Bam Bam and Abdullah Tamba. Hugo: WOW!! That man is UNSTOPPABLE! Rickin: It took Abdullah Tamba throwing himself bodily out of the ring to knock Bam Bam down. We've been informed that neither man is in the building tonight and Barrabas has taken his entire stable out of the show in protest. Hugo: A perfectly normal reaction I'd say! Rickin: It did seem like something you'd do. Tonight we have a packed card for you fans. A man simply named "Rambo" will be debuting, I'm told he wears a mask. Los Mercenarios will be joining us at the desk and wrestling tonight, not just stalking half of the other wrestlers. Hugo: So who do you think is their target?!? Rickin: I haven't the slightest idea, Hugo. Hugo: So their plan is working!! Rickin: You make a fair point. Huracan castillo Jr. and Miguelito Perez will be in action, as will Satanico. Hugo: We are in for a treat then! El Satanico is such a great wrestler! Rickin: When he stays within the rule book, yes. Los Super Medicos have a match tonight as well. Al Madril will visit Chicky Starr's Sports Shop. Hugo: THAT should be a fun conversation to hear!! Rickin: For some of us, yes. Satanico and his cohorts, los Infernales, will be joining us at the desk and our main event will be Pirata Morgan and MS1 challenging for the NWA WWC Carribean Tag Team titles held by Invader 1 & 2. Hugo: Los Infernales will be wearing gold tonight!! Rickin: That is far from a foregone conclusion Hugo. Hugo: When the time comes, don't be mad when I say it!! Rickin: *shaking his head* I won't be mad. Our first match is getting close to starting. Huracan Castillo Jr. and Miguelito Perez have a lot of fan support as they walk to the ring. Hugo: See how Miguel Perez is talking stategy with Miguelito more than Castillo? Rickin: I imagine he does enjoy being able to spend time with his son doing something they both enjoy. Hugo: How long until Huracan Castillo Jr. gets jealous? Rickin: I've seen no signs of it Hugo. There is the bell and our first match is underway. Mr. Y & Z vs. Huracan Castillo Jr. & Miguelito Perez Castillo and Perez are the model of legal teamwork, using quick tags and the 5 count. A short comeback by Mr. Z is stopped with a powerslam by Miguelito. Castillo is tagged in, Miguelito picks him up for a back suplex to set up the hurancanrana on Mr. Z for the 3. Huracan Castillo Jr. & Miguelito Perez by pinfall in 5:38 with an assisted hurancanrana Rickin: It looks to me like they are a well-oiled machine as a team Hugo. Hugo: They certainly seem to work well together. Time will tell! Rickin: It usually does. Up next we will be talking to los Mercenarios before they head to the ring for their match. We'll be right back. (Commercial Break) 0-8:00 Rickin: Welcome back fans. We are joined by los Mercenarios, who made no less than 3 appearances last week despite not having a match. Did you find what you were looking for? Mercenario 1: You would like to know wouldn't you? I can tell you that we are closing in on our targets. Or target. Rickin: Can I assume that you will be doing more "scouting" tonight? Mercenario 1: You can assume whatever you like. In this case I'd say you wouldn't be wrong. Rickin: The two of you have a very unique style of wrestling. It must make it very hard to stay incognito for long. Mercenario 1: We have no need to be under the radar Rickin. We are good at what we do, and that is hurting people. Rickin: There are more savory ways of making money. Mercenario: Oh? Do you think your friends the Invaders and Carlitos Colon don't hurt people for money or gold? On that same question, why do you think they want that gold? Maybe because it means more money and prestige? Everybody here hurts people for money. We are just up front about it. Like it or not, that IS the truth. Speaking of hurting people, we have work to do. Rickin: I'm not sure what to say to that. Hugo: You could admit that there is truth to what the man says! Rickin: Some, yes. But there are very real reasons why some of what Mercenario said is very misleading as well. Hugo: That's the tricky thing about the truth Rickin. Rickin: You surprise me sometimes Hugo. The fans are not being kind to los Mercenarios, but they don't seem to care. Hugo: No reason to! Rickin: Mr. W and X are ready for los Mercenarios. Hugo: Not for being pulled out of the ring though! Rickin: There is the bell and it seems like we are starting the match outside the ring. Mr. W & X vs. Los Mercenarios Mercenarios clobber and brawl their opponents around ringside, using whatever foreign objects come into reach. A running splash from Mercenario 2 follows a rib breaker by mercenario 1 for the win. Los Mercenarios by pinfall in 4:53 with a rib breaker/splash combo Hugo: Big win for los Mercenarios!! And they aren't done!! Rickin: I know you don't have a problem with this. I just don't see the need. Hugo: People need to be afraid of los Mercenarios! This definitely helps with that! Rickin: To each their own. We'll be back with the debut of Rambo. Don't go anywhere fans. (Commercial Break) 8:00-14:30 Rickin: We're back and Isaac Rosario is in the ring. The fans don't seem to know how to react to Rambo. Hugo: That mask! He's clearly not Puerto Rican but he's wearing the flag on his face!! Rickin: He's trying to get the fans involved even on his way to the ring. That isn't exactly working, but they aren't booing him. Hugo: Yet. These people have no idea what they want! They will turn on this guy like most everyone else! Rickin: You don't know that Hugo. Rambo is in the ring and there is the bell. Isaac Rosario vs. Rambo Rambo is dominant with stiff punches and forearms. A HUGE running kneelift cuts off a Rosario comback and Rambo hooks the head. A slight lift before planting Rosario headfirst into the mat gets 3. Rambo by pinfall in 4:41 with the brainbuster DDT Hugo: WOW!! Is Rosario going to be okay?!? Rickin: Impressive debut for Rambo. He's starting to get the fans on his side and there are more than a few who are slapping his hand on the way back to the dresing room. Hugo: They will turn on him. Rickin: I think I speak for both of us when I say we both look forward to seeing more of Rambo. Hugo: You do! Rickin: Up next we have Chicky's Sports Shop with Al Madril. Los Super Medicos will take on los Tejanos as well, so stay with us. (Commercial Break) 14:00-20:30 The scene is a lush golf course with a limo pulling up. Chicky Starr gets out of the limo in his blue and white warm-up shirt and athletic shorts. Chicky is shown golfing and playing various sports, as well as wrestling. Cut to the set of Chicky's Sports Shop. Victor the Bodyguard walks on set and grabs two microphones. Al Madril and Chicky Starr walk on set talking and laughing before sitting down. Victor hands them both microphones. Starr: Welcome again to my sports shop! This week I have as my guest a man who has been making waves here in the WWC, "The Latin Lover" Al Madril. This man is the NWA WWC Carribean Champion! And he recently did everyone a favor by removing old man Victor Jovica from active competition. It's about time that guy retired! Madril: Exactly what I said! Too much longer and he'd need somebody to bring him to the ring in a wheelchair. Both laugh. Starr: So tell me, how did it feel to bust big Hercules Ayala open with that belt you have with you? Madril: Oh man, that guy is so thick-headed! Worst part is I think it made him uglier. More laughing. Madril: Seriously though, this big musclehead thinks that he's going to win a taped fist match with me? I got thunder and lightning here (holds up his hands)! I know boxers back home wouldn't mess with me. You think I'm scared of Ayala? Starr: The man has always been such a simpleton. Spending time with Colon and the Invaders doesn't help. They like him as their big, dumb enforcer. The camera very briefly pans to Victor standing with his arms crossed. Madril: He's good for something else? Starr: In time, maybe...but that's a question to be answered another time. So once you take care of the big man, what's next? Madril: You know, putting Jovica out to pasture has certainly increased my standing. Not only in the WWC but with the ladies. But there's only so much beating up an old man can accomplish. Once I beat up big-and-stupid it's going to be ridiculous. I'll have my pick of the litter, but that also means turning down a LOT of women. Starr: You don't already? Madril: You know I do. Last weekend you were buying a couple of them drinks. Starr: More for me is always good! Madril: Yeah brother, that sounds about right. Speaking of more for us, let's get outta here. Starr: That's it for another edition of Chicky's Sports Shop. Next week I will address Don Pedro Castillo's stipulation added to the 8 man tag on December 23rd. It's not often I get a guest like Al and I wanted to have some fun this week. Until next week! Starr and Madril casually stroll off the set the same way they walked in. Rickin: I'm not sure which part of that I thought was more disgusting. Hugo: Just because women don't go for you, no need to be jealous! Rickin: I have a family Hugo. A family I love very much. Hugo: I know, I know, just having some fun with you! Rickin: You do enjoy that. Up next we are going to see los Super Medicos. Hugo: They could definitely use a win!! Rickin: I agree, they have had some tough luck of late. The fans are still behind them though. Hugo: For all that's worth! Rickin: I've seen wrestlers pull through almost impossible situations because the crowd got behind them. Hugo: Or because they have a lot of fortitude! I will admit the fans can help motivate some men. But the physical and mental tools have to be there to begin with! Rickin: Very true Hugo. Los Super Medicos are in the ring and here we go. Los Tejanos vs. Los Super Medicos Medicos use good teamwork early on. A beautiful punch combo from Medico 1 leads to more teamwork. Los Mercenarios make an appearance at the entrance. Medico 2 dropkicks a Tejano into a schoolboy rollup by Medico 1 for the three count. Los Super Medicos by pinfall in 5:12 with a dropkick/schoolboy combo Rickin: Big win for los Super Medicos. They needed that one. Hugo: Their first step on the path back to gold! What about los Mercenarios?!? Rickin: Yes, they are former champions and will very likely be again. It's likely they are just using los Super Medicos as a smokescreen. The tag division is pretty tough right now, but los Super Medicos are one of the best teams in the WWC. Hugo: Something they will have to PROVE before they get another shot! Rickin: I don't doubt that they will prove it, and sooner than you think. Up next we will be joined by los Infernales and el Satanico will be in singles action. Hugo: Speaking of great tag teams!! AND Satanico!! I wouldn't change that channel if I were you! (Commercial Break) 20:30-30:00 Hugo: Los Infernales are HERE! Rickin: Indeed they are Hugo. Satanico, would you care to shed any light on Chicky Starr's reaction to Commissioner Castillo's bombshell last week? Satanico: Chicky will tell you all about that himself. I think it says a lot about how the Invaders, Colon and the WWC are feeling about this. They are nervous and they want US to be nervous as well. I can say personally that I am not. Rickin: Pirata Morgan, you agree with this? Morgan: Why else would they be trying to make us scared of losing? Tonight we show the fans here in Puerto Rico why we aren't afraid of losing. We are going to take those belts away from los Invaders! Rickin: MS-1, your partners are very confident. MS-1: No more than I am! We are here for a reason, and taking away the belts is just another step in destroying los Invaders! Rickin: Chicky Starr has a history of turning on men when it is convenient for him. Do the three of you worry about this? Satanico: First, Chicky mentioned that this would be brought up eventually. What you don't understand is that this is a business deal before a friendship. We trust that Chicky will hold up his end of the deal. Second, why would it be convenient for Chicky Starr to turn on us? When Pirata Morgan and MS-1 are tag champions and we help Chicky Starr run los Invaders and Colon out of Puerto Rico, where is the convenience in getting rid of us? We are strong allies. Rickin: You are not the tag champions yet and los Invaders and Colon are still doing very well for themselves. My advice would be to watch your backs. Satanico: My advice would be to sit back and watch while we show you how wrong you are. Satanico heads to the ring accompanied by Pirata Morgan and MS-1. Hugo: You shouldn't make him mad! Rickin: I think he's professional enough that he wouldn't hit an announcer. Hugo: You think? Rickin: I choose to believe that. He has yet to hit any of these fans throwing garbage at him. Hugo: That is true! Do they realize that the wrestlers don't want their garbage?!? Rickin: I don't think that is a concern Hugo. Los Infernales have reached the ring and Satanico is ready to go. There is the bell. Frank Conners vs. Satanico Satanico takes out his anger on Conners with punches, knees and kicks. He then begins stretching Conners out before adminstering the nudo de Satanico for the quick submission victory. Satanico by submission in 4:05 with el nudo de Satanico Rickin: Satanico showing another aspect of his wrestling talent. Very effective use of submissions to wear down his opponent. Hugo: Of course! He's good at everything!! Rickin: I won't deny that, but his choice of allies does not impress me. Up next we will have our main event. Invader 1 & 2 will put up their NWA WWC Carribean Tag Team titles against the team of Pirata Morgan and MS-1. Don't go anywhere fans. (Commercial Break) 30:00 - 36:00 Rickin: Welcome back fans. Chicky Starr has joined los Infernales at ringside and had a strategy session. Satanico is shaking his hand and leaving. Hugo: Pirata Morgan and MS-1 are in good hands! Rickin: Chicky is a very good manager, almost as good as you were. Hugo: I...thanks Rickin! Rickin: Here come the champions, Invader 1 & 2. Hugo: Why is Carlitos Colon out here with them?!? Rickin: I imagine he's going to keep an eye on Chicky Starr . Hugo: Good choice. Not that it will do any good! Chicky is crafty!! Rickin: That is true Hugo. We're ready to start, there is the bell for our main event. Pirata Morgan & MS-1 vs. Invader 1 & 2 © for the NWA WWC Carribean Tag Team Titles Back and forth brawling through most of the match with short control by both teams. Starr tries getting involved whenever the action spills outside, but Colon stays close enough that he thinks twice about it. MS-1 starts brawling with Invader 2 on the floor, both illegal men, in between Colon and Starr. Starr passes Morgan a baseball bat from under the ring and Colon jumps on the apron. He is stopped by the referee as Morgan hits Invader 1 in the stomach with the bat, then with a downward swing over the back. The bat is tossed back to Chicky on the outside and Morgan covers for the 3. Pirata Morgan & MS-1 by pinfall in 14:38 after a baseball bat attack Hugo: I TOLD YOU!! We have new champions!! They are brawling around the ring!! Rickin: They didn't beat Invader 1 legally. Hugo: The ref counted to 3. Doesn't matter how you get there! Rickin: I..you're not wrong. Colon has the baseball bat now. Chicky and los Infernales are retreating up the aisle. Los Infernales took the time to grab the tag belts. Hugo: I would be too! He's got a bat!! Rickin: Really Hugo? I wonder how that bat got under the ring. Hugo: I told you, Chicky Starr is crafty! Rickin: He certainly is. We have one more match to add to our big December 23rd card, coming up in just over two weeks. Ricky Santana is getting a rematch against Dutch Mantell. I'm told he is undergoing strenuous training with los Invaders and Carlitos Colon in preparation. Hugo: Wrong people! They can't teach him what he needs to know! Rickin: I disagree Hugo. We're out of time fans. As we leave you, you'll see a rundown of the card for December 23rd. We'll see you next week. Ricky Santana vs. Dutch Mantell Huracan Castillo Jr. & Miguelito Perez vs. Jonathan Boyd & the Crusher Abdullah Tamba vs. Bam Bam Hercules Ayala vs. Al Madril © for the NWA WWC Carribean Championship in a taped fist match Abdullah the Butcher vs. Bruiser Brody Los Infernales & Chicky Starr vs. Los Invaders & Carlitos Colon in a cage, if Infernales/Chicky lose Infernales must leave PR and Chicky gets a haircut, if Invaders/Colon lose, none of them can hold a title for 6 months

At some point I had dropped Chris Colt for Hercules Ayala. Not that I imagine anyone is really picking Hercules Ayala.

Good tag match with lots of action. I did notice how the NJPW crowd reacts totally different than the AJPW crowd around the same time to broken up pins and submisions. Hase really puts on a great performance at the end as the guy who is clearly outgunned once his partner is down, but refuses to stop trying. Good stuff.

Can we just say that Kevin selects Robert and move on to Edger? Also, AWA has my 2nd and 3rd picks.

That was the only guy I wanted. Everything else is just picking up the right guys for what i want to do.

Seems like a very fair way of going about it.

Standard juniors fare for the time. I'm not saying there's nothing good about it, but it's hard for me to see it as anything more than two guys showing how athletic and willing to do damage to themselves they are.

I'd say death is pretty well the end regardless of place and time. But stuff like jail time I don't think we'd have to stick to.

WWC selects Savio Vega, who shall be known as TNT.

Passable match and commentary. The camera work left a lot to be desired, but handheld and all, so I'll take it. Crowd is demanding Flair already. Sting got a pretty fucking big pop. Finish was so not worth the journey.

Way better than expected. Warrior's piledrivers looked good where Taker's did not. So strange. Warrior trying to hip thrust his way out of the choking was an unusual deal and not one I want to see repeated.

Savage working through his embarrassment was really good. I don't have the sentimental connection to it due to not being a fan while their love story was going on, but it does have more appeal than anything else going on in WCW or WWF at the time.

It did amuse me that Missy got top billing right after Luger, Sting and Flair, just no mention from the announcer. A wink is as good as a nudge, right? Eh guvnah? PN News rapping about Ric Flair makes me sad.

I was glad this was short. Count me among those who were happy they mentioned something not Stan Hansen involving WCW (as well as shocked). How many more of these worthless things are there?

Odd choice for a spokesperson, but there is a small amount of humor in it.