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October 28 Massacre in McHenry Koko B Ware vs BattleKat Bob Bradley Solid opener with Koko getting the crowd going once again The fans are behind this youngster as he continues to look great in the ring BattleKat doesn’t have too much going his way but has enough offense to make it interesting In the end we see Koko fly around with some big chops The finish is a nasty dropkick off the top rope that puts Bradley down and out for the 3-count! The Nasty Boys vs Bad Company Interesting pairing in this one The Nasties and Bad Company don’t get too much fanfare It may not be the fan favorites but these four fire on all cylinders Neither team really gains complete control throughout the contest but both give everything they’ve got The finish is kind of messy with Tanaka and Diamond in control Saggs gets double clotheslined out of the ring to the floor Knobbs is double teamed… until Tanaka and Diamond hit the ropes but Sags pulls the rope down and Tanaka goes flying Diamond then gets caught by Knobbs for an absolutely disgusting back body drop right on his head The 3-count and the Nasty Boys get a big win but this one may be far from over SIX MAN TAG Wild Bill Irwin & The Renegade Warriors vs Dutch, Jaggers, & Black Bart Fun six-man here with some nice heat Dutch and his outlaws definitely get the heat going from the crowd The Renegades are in over their heads… plain and simple Dutch and Jaggers are becoming one of the top teams i Windy City and show it off here Wild Bill is gaining a following and he and Bart don’t pull any punches with one another This one ends in a dq when Black Bart grabs the whip and nails Mark Youngblood The referee calls for the bell but all hell is breaking loose We see all six-men get in the ring and Wild Bill brings out the bull rope and clears things This one is far from over and I think Bill and the Warriors have got more business to take care of in the future CHICAGO STREET FIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Scott Casey vs The Moondog What an ovation for Scott Casey who comes out and he has got the fans behind him He and the Moondog throw some nice shots and we get some weapons involved early on A trash can ends up on the head of Moondog Then we see Casey grab that dog bone and he cracks that trash can something awful The can falls off and Moondog falls back into Scott Casey kicks him in the gut and JUMPING PILEDRIVER! 1….2….3! Scott Casey with a big win and the crowd pops! Rock N Roll Express vs Rockers Here we go… one more time these two teams just break the walls down 30-minutes and they use every single second of it The Rockers get some big time heat and boy do they know how to get it going Ricky and Robert just throw some big time bombs with everyone flying around the ring The nuts and bolts of the match show how far the Rockers have come and how great the Rock N Roll are Marty and Shawn get some major heat on Ricky and work over his neck something awful Shawn and Marty take every chance to double team and do blind tags A spike piledriver on Ricky is spelling the end but Robert is able to come back and break it up Around the 20-minute mark Ricky is able to make the hot tag and Robert comes in with some huge shots The crowd is stirring and for the final 9-minutes these flour leave everything they have The final moments see a double superkick that knocks Robert out of the ring only for Ricky to come and dropkick both the Rockers sending Marty out of the ring to the floor Marty and Robert are throwing outside the ring Inside the ring, Shawn and Ricky go move for move and then final moments see Ricky duck a clothesline and hits a German Suplex Both men have shoulders down for the 11….22….33! Both men raise their arms at the end but the referee calls for the bell We get the announcement from Joe Pedicino that it was a double pinfall! The crowd isn’t having it here but wait a second… here comes Marty and Shawn with chairs and they crack the Rock N Roll. The battle maybe went both ways but the war is far from over. Ricky the Dragon Steamboat vs Jimmy Garvin w/ Precious Another big time contest as Ricky Steamboat comes out to an amazing pop Garvin is no selling all of it and not even giving Steamboat the respect he deserves This one goes about 18-minutes and has some good heat with Garvin We see Ricky working the pace that Garvin can’t seem to keep up with A big moment happens when Steamboat goes for a cross body but Garvin ducks and pulls the ropes down and Ricky goes flying out of the ring This brings out Lanny Poffo who everyone now knows is Macho’s brother Lanny looks like he is trying to help Steamboat back in but he also seems to be holding him back while the referee counts Steamboat all but throws him aside to get back into the ring before the 10-count We then get into the final series and Steamboat looks to be ready to finish as he goes up top… FLYING KARATE CHOP! Garvin is down but here comes Precious… she’s up on the apron! Steamboat is trying to get her to get down and now here comes Lanny who is doing the same Precious “drops” her purse in time for Garvin to pick it up and then WHACK Steamboat in the back of the head and he drops like a sack of potatoes Lanny finally pulls Precious down Garvin covers Steamboat for a very cheap victory The crowd then explodes when Randy Savage comes running out. His head still bandaged from the wounds. He is right in Garvin’s face and he is letting him have it. Lanny tries to get in the ring and stop him but Savage is irate and he pushes his brother aside. Savage grabs the purse of Precious and shows the referee a BRICK! The referee reverses the decision and awards the match to Steamboat via DQ. Lanny then picks up the purse… with the brick… and HE CRACKS SAVAGE! OMG! Garvin and Lanny shake hands and then hoist up Savage for another BRAINBUSTER! OMG! Here comes Steamboat as Garvin and Poffo escape… what in the hell has just happened here!?!?! {We then see officials and the ring crew come out to set up this monstrosity of a cage. It covers the entire ringside area. There is no roof. There is one door. We then hear the rules that one man from each team will start the contest. We will then see another person, drawn at random, to come down and enter the match. This will happen until all 10-men are inside the ring and then the first team to make an opponent submit or be pinned will be the victors! We then see this cool set up where there are these individual cages for the participants… we find out that the first two men to enter the ring will be Dan Spivey and Butch Reed. In the other eight small cages… almost like dog kennels… we see Bam Bam, Hall, the Road Warriors, Race, Orton, Slater, & Barb enter. The bell rings… and HERE WE GO! 10-Man Cage Match Bam Bam, Dan Spivey, Scott Hall, & The Road Warriors vs The Untouchables Brutality at its finest for this one with no punches being pulled. Reed and Spivey make the most of their three minutes and both men look to be in top form We see the first weapon introduced when Reed pulls out a wrench from under the ring and he cracks Spivey and busts him WIDE open! The timer is running down… we then see a spotlight….here comes… ROAD WARRIOR ANIMAL! The Road Warrior runs down and it is 2 on 1 but not looking good as Spivey looks to be in very rough shape Animal and Reed go through a nice series and Animal hits a huge POWERSLAM! Animal with a pair of big clotheslines and Reed goes out of the ring to the floor Animal tries to check on Spivey who is really busted open as he starts to get to his feet The timers runs down… here comes…THE BARBARIAN! Barb runs down to the ring and nails Animal from behind with a double ax handle smash Barb then grabs Spivey and RAMS him into the cage! Reed finally gets back up and now Barb and Reed double up on Animal They lift him up and bring him DOWN on the top rope on his throat and now the animal is in a bad way Spivey is trying to get back and he makes an effort but it is thwarted by Barb who looks like a monster right now The timer runs down and here comes… DICK SLATER! It is now a 3 on 2 shift for the Untouchables as Slater comes in and he goes right to work on Spivey and that cut is getting bigger and bigger Animal is able to throw some big rights and lefts but nothing else doing as the numbers game gets the best of him Animal gets thrown to the outside of the ring but it looks like he grabs something from under the ring… wait a second… a FIRE EXTINGUISHER! The spray is all over and the Untouchables are backed up The timer runs down… BAM BAM BIGELOW! Bammer runs down and he enters the ring to even up the odds and he is a man on fire Slater, Reed, and Barb all bump around for him and he yells out as Animal and him hit some double clotheslines The referees are checking on Spivey through the cage Bigelow picks up Barb for a back body drop over the ropes to the floor! The timer runs down… SCOTT HALL! Big Scott Hall runs down and now it is 3 on 3 with Spivey being plastered in the corner Hall checks in on him only for Reed to come from behind and take control Bam Bam and Dick Slater look to be throwing some potatoes at one another and by golly neither man is giving up an inch Barb ducks a clothesline from Animal and comes back with a boot outside the ring that just knocks him smack dab out The timer runs down… HARLEY RACE! The Windy City Champion comes down and he goes right after Bam Bam We see that Animal and Reed are now busted open Race then busts open Bam Bam while he and Slater just pound away at the big man Spivey then pushes the referees away and he comes with a clothesline but Barb is able to knock him away The timer is running down… who gets the final advantage…. BOB ORTON! Cowboy Bob runs down and he goes right to work on Animal with Butch Reed They are wearing the big guy down Barb is working over Hall Slater and Race are fighting with Bam Bam who is trying to fight back with everything he’s got Orton then goes under the ring and he pulls out a couple of chairs Orton goes to nail Animal with a chair but he ducks and Orton DESTROYS Reed! Orton turns around and here comes Scott Hall off the apron with a clothesline! Inside the ring… Slater is holding Bam Bam for a piledriver with Race but Animal knocks him off the ropes and then leaps himself for a huge shoulder block on Slater! The final timer goes off and here comes Road Warrior HAWK! The lights flash in the arena as it is now time for the Massacre to begin The first team to make the other submit or pin will be the winners Spivey is slowly making his way up Hawk with a couple of HUGE clotheslines that shake the foundations of the Untouchables As we approach the final moments… we see Bam Bam and Race in the middle of the ring and the crowd is ELECTRIC! They are going wild for these two who give them a couple of huge shots and share a taste of what this is going to be when it happens Outside the ring… Hawk picks up Dick Slater and Javelin throws him into the cage and now Slater is busted wide open Inside the ring… we see Bam Bam counter a piledriver from Race He then catches Harley with a huge POWERSLAM Bam Bam makes the sign… he’s going up top… Butch Reed makes one more effort to stop him but out of nowhere Danny Spivey comes with a boot right to the skull! Bigelow flies off with the diving headbutt! 1……2…….3!!!!! Bigelow, Spivey, Hall, and the Road Warriors are the winners! The crowd explodes as this carnage has set a new standard for Windy City. The fans are shocked as the cage gets raised up and we see the winners carry each other out of the ring to the back. Inside the ring… Race is helped up by Orton and Barb while Slater and Reed look worse for wear. Bigelow makes one final call out to the fans as they go into the curtain…

I feel like this transition has gone really well and now we're seeing some different mixes that showcase this as the top roster in the game. Luger is making an effort to be the top champion in the game for sure and with a win over Vader... it means a lot. I am very keen on Muta's build as the next big thing when it comes to this group but he will have some serious fighting to do in order to get to the top. I love that Dibiase walked away from the extra five minutes...maybe have it be revealed he paid off the ref lol.

AWA is rolling... Jerry Lawler with his eyes on the World Title... oh yeah! Bad News is going to have to pull out all the stops here. Perez and Larry Z was a fun one as well. The top of the card is solid here and now everyone needs to find their place as we head towards the end of the year.

I want to give you some props for the towns and the loops that you run. This is perhaps the most meticulous territory when it comes to Geography in the game. That adds a whole new element to your promotion. "British Steel (Steven Regal & Robbie Brookside) & Black Tiger vs. Art Barr, Eddie Guerrero & Sabu" -This is a match that would have been a blast to see live. There would be no stop and all action with this crew. I also love the idea of Bock and Owen... you know Bock helps the youngster and puts on a show even at the twilight of his career.

My dream team of Medusa and Moretti come together in a big winning effort. I think that Lisa has got something left in the tank to finish off 87 on top of WWW. I also am not losing faith in Wendi Richter who is building towards that same goal.

I said PCW has the advantage with towns and loops but damn your right behind him. Your take on the NWA is extraordinary. The big tourney going on is something to keep a close eye on. I am also wondering if this is Arn Anderson's shot to become bigger than he ever was. I think he has every opportunity to take his game to the next level. He is going to have to get past the likes of Haystacks but I think with JJ, they will have a plan

Off to the races with this promotion and building things from the ground up. That's a pretty fun card for the $15,000 along with Tommy Rich continuing his dastardly ways. I am hopeful to see Brad rise to the top over his father here. That could be an angle btw... but in all reality this is great work to build so quick.

JCP Main Event Episode 3 Washington DC 10/15 JCP opens this week with Jim Ross standing ringside with his partner this week, David Crockett. They are pumping up the tag title and world title tournaments that will start here this evening. We’ll also see and hear from other competitors tonight. Right now, let’s head to the ring for our opening contest! TAG TITLE TOURNAMENT The Hart Foundation vs The Freebirds A good 12-minute opener Terry Gordy is prime tonight and he works over Bret and Jim in a big way Hayes is a showman but the Hart Foundation don’t let him get too much going Anvil and Gordy really throw some big time blows at one another Just when it appears that Gordy and Hayes are going to put an end to the Harts, we see the excellence of execution come out of nowhere with a school boy on Hayes and a 3-count! The Hart Foundation gets the win and they move on! We get a fun little promo from Dusty Rhodes and Lex Luger who know they could end up against one another in the tournament but they are willing to put everything on the line to make it happen! WORLD TITLE TOURNAMENT Jim Duggan vs Honkytonk Man w/ Jimmy Hart The battle of the 2x4 vs the Guitar! These two do a decent job in there but it is ugly. Hacksaw is pretty over here and Honky has some pretty good heat going We see the Earthquake come out after Duggan nails Jimmy for getting involved Earthquake then tries his hand against Duggan before Hacksaw starts throwing big time rights and lefts with him! The crowd is going wild here as the referee calls for the bell Duggan has won via disqualification! Honkytonk man can’t believe it… so he grabs his guitar and NAILS Duggan on the back outside the ring Earthquake, Honky, and Jimmy make their way to the back. Jim Crockett comes out and we get the announcement that the Varsity Club has been withdrawn from the tournament. Tommy Rich and Ricky Morton have also been suspended for behavior outside the ring. This brings out Rick Steiner who says that Eddie Gilbert is nowhere to be found and he needs a partner. As Crockett talks… we see a lightbulb go off over Steiner’s head and he announces that his brother Scott will be his partner! We then hear Crockett announce that they will take on the team of Greg Valentine and Dino Bravo next week. We’ll also see another tournament match but the competitors will be announced next week! TAG TITLE TOURNAMENT Demolition vs The Twin Towers w/ Slick Talk about where’s the beef?!? These four men have to reinforce the ring and they get right to it This one begins as a tag team match but quickly falls apart The Towers continue to double team and this brings in Ax who nails Akeem with a huge clothesline Bossman turns and now they are going outside the ring The chaos has completely taken over and the referee is calling for the bell It is a double DQ and no team will move on! Arn Anderson and Barry Windham are out with Hennan putting over the Horsemen. Heenan then goes on a tirade against Andre the Giant! JR announces that Andre may in fact be here next week if Heenan wants to share words with him then… the weasel says he’s busy. WORLD TITLE TOURNAMENT Curt Hennig vs Ric Flair Save the best for last as they say This is a 1988 Curt Hennig v 1988 Ric Flair at their finest They go 19 of the 20 minutes Hennig shows that he belongs on the grand stage Flair proves he is still the man in this sport These two trade big time blows and just wear each other out The big moment happens when Hennig goes for a cross body but Flair ducks and Hennig gets caught in the ring ropes! His leg is caught and Flair goes to work on it The crowd is screaming for Hennig who is writhing in pain Flair then goes to work on the knee and for the final five minutes it doesn’t look like Hennig will be able to continue…. But he fights back! Hennig with a fire and he is coming with everything he’s got! The final minute tolls and we get into a great series of move for move Flair goes up top and then Hennig with the counter and tosses him into the middle of the ring! Hennig then comes and picks up Flair for a body slam! 20 seconds remain! Hennig is going for the Northern Lights Suplex but Flair trips the knee and pulls him down! Flair goes for the figure four but Hennig rolls through for a 2.9 count and Flair rolls through for the 3-count with seconds remaining in the match! What a finish… Flair looks at Hennig… Hennen is helping Flair up… Flair says something to him and Hennig looks on in disbelief. JR puts this over in a huge way as time has run out… we’ll see you next week!

Windy City Wrestling #13 A pretty simple television show with some follow up from last night. We hear from Joe Pedicino that on October the 28th, we will have a 10-man CAGE MATCH unlike any other as Windy City comes to you live from McHenry, Illinois. The Untouchables will be without Paul Jones and will be going up against The Road Warriors, Scott Hall, Dan Spivey, and Bam Bam Bigelow. More to come on that match next week here on Windy City Wrestling. Jim Garvin continued his streak of terror and called out the Macho Man who was not able to be in the building due to a concussion. Lanny Poffo comes out though and he says that he is ready for a fight! Next week we’ll see these two in action! The Rockers and Rock N Roll Express had a pretty physical altercation with referees holding everyone apart. The Youngbloods got some help from Wild Bill Irwin after Black Bart tried to help Dutch and Jaggers! Scott Hall defeated Dick Slater in a solid main event match. Windy City Wrestling #14 Joe Pedicino comes out to announce the rules of this big 10-Man Massacre Cage Match from McHenry on October the 28th. One man from each team will start the contest… but then every two minutes… another man will come out from a RANDOM draw. It could end up being 5 on 1 in the first 10-minutes! The cage will surround the ringside area. The match will conclude when all 10-men have entered. Submission or Surrender is the only way to defeat your opponents! Anything goes inside the 10-Man Massacre Cage Match! Jim Garvin vs Lanny Poffo had a lot of heat… especially when Elizabeth came out with Lanny. These guys went 15-minutes and Poffo gave Garvin everything he had but it wasn’t enough. The Brainbuster spelt the end… then Garvin tried to do it one more time outside the ring but Savage came out of nowhere and nailed Garvin! Agents and officials were quick to run out and stop it. Savage’s head was heavily bandaged! Garvin got on the microphone to let Savage know he has beat him… he’s beat his brother… he is going to take his woman… and then he’s going to beat up his old man for the fun of it! Savage is being held back… he says that he can’t wrestle… he won’t be cleared… but in his place… he has found someone to fill it. Someone that Savage has been in wars with… someone who can step right in and shut your mouth Garvin…. RICKY THE DRAGON STEAMBOAT! Garvin turns around and Steamboat comes out with some huge chops and backs Garvin down! Garvin hits the road with Precious while Steamboat and Savage shake hands… this is going to be interesting. We got another showdown with the Rockers and Rock N Roll as they will go into McHenry in a tag team match. Wild Bill defeated Bobby Jaggers but it broke out into a six-man brawl. These six will do battle next week in McHenry The Main Event was special…. Crazy Scott Casey was finally successful in defeating the Barbarian for the Chicago Street Fight title! The match was all over the arena. Casey got a little bit of help from Dan Spivey who hit Barbarian with a chair coming out of the men’s bathroom… but Casey made the pin and won the title and the fans went absolutely nuts!

I like the feel of all japan here. Keep it quick and simple. Make sure the big guys get their time. Keep up the solid work!

NWA POWEERRRRRR baby! I am going to have to figure out some of these names but the delivery works for me. I love the complete intertwining of the generations!

JCP Main Event Episode 2 Roanoke - West Virginia 10/8 JCP opens this week with Jim Ross at ringside and he’s joined by Michael PS Hayes. They are our duo for tonight as they put over the announcement of the two big title tournaments that will culminate at the Chi-Town Rumble on October the 30th. Hayes says he know who he is beating for the tag titles and it is going to be a Freebird fan frenzy when all is said and done! Ross says we will hear from Bobby Heenan and his giant surprise for the 4th member of the Horsemen. Right now let’s go to the ring for our first matchup… The Twin Towers w/ Slick defeated Mark Strong & George Hughes Ax and Smash then come over and join Ross and Hayes. They talk about putting their name in the tag title tournament to which they also tell Michael Hayes that they have demolished a lot of birds and bees on their way to titles before and they aren’t afraid to do it again! *COMMERCIAL* Ricky Morton & Tommy Rich defeated the Medics Lex Luger and Dusty Rhodes come out and join Ross and Hayes. They talk about the world title tournament and what that title means to the future of Jim Crockett Promotions. That title is the symbol of our company and our identity and both Luger and Rhodes will be damned if someone like Ric Flair or one of the Horsemen will be the ones who show the world what JCP is all about! Steve Williams w/ Mike Rotundo defeated Ben Franklin *COMMERCIAL* We get a special promo with Jim Crockett who comes out and reveals the two big bracket boards that show off the World Title and Tag Team Title tournaments. TAG TITLE CHAMPIONSHIP The Hart Foundation vs The Freebirds Ricky Morton & Tommy Rich vs Dino Bravo & Greg Valentine w/ Jimmy Hart Rick Steiner & Eddie Gilbert vs The Varsity Club Demolition vs The Twin Towers w/ Slick JCP WORLD TITLE Jim Duggan vs Honkytonk Man Curt Hennig vs Ric Flair Lex Luger vs Arn Anderson Dusty Rhodes vs Barry Windham Crockett points out that there will be two tournament matches from each bracket next week and then the following week. In two weeks we’ll see the semi-final of the tournaments. These tournaments will come to an end at the Chi-Town Rumble. Also on that card we will see the crowning of the United States Champion and Television champion in a very special contest. The competitors for that match will be announced over the next couple of weeks. *COMMERCIAL* Brad Armstrong defeated Ken Wallace We return to Jim Ross and Michael Hayes who welcome in Jimmy Hart along with his Family of Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, The Honkytonk Man, & the mighty Earthquake! They put over the tag title and world title tournaments. Jimmy Hart says he is going to Unleash the Earthquake on all of Jim Crockett Promotions when they least expect it baby! Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, & Honky Tonk Man w/ Jimmy Hart defeated Lyle Johnson, Nate Perkins, & Tom Wright *COMMERCIAL* Curt Hennig defeated Mike Williams Out come the Horsemen. They cross glances with Curt Hennig as Ric Flair lets him know he isn’t going to take it light on him in the tournament. Arn and Barry cut quick promos about the possibility of facing one another and they both know that the stakes are high enough that the bond of the Horsemen will keep them together no matter what the outcome as long as the title ends up with one of the three of them. Ric Flair then goes on a tirade about how Jim Crockett and Dusty Rhodes have planned this whole thing to try and break up the Horsemen. They have planned this whole thing to keep the title out of Flair’s hands. Flair says that with Bobby Heenan… the Horsemen will be stronger than ever before and unbeatable inside and outside the ring. Heenan then gets on the mic to make the huge announcement… that the newest member of the Four Horsemen is….Andre the Giant! Andre the Giant is here and the crowd is going wild! The fans can’t believe the size of Andre as he towers over the rest of the Horsemen. Ross says it is a pleasure to see him. Andre then tries to talk before Heenan says that this is a new Andre… one that is more powerful than ever… one that is stronger than ever… one who will destroy anyone I say! Flair says that Andre is going to help him get the world title and take out everyone in his path! Andre then grabs the microphone… Andre: I am no Horsemen! I am my own man. I am tired of you controlling me. I am my own man! I will do what I want! The crowd pops huge as Andre walks away! Heenan grabs his arm but Andre pushes him back into the Horsemen. This couldn’t have gone worse for Heenan and the Horsemen. The crowd is chanting for Andre! What could this mean for the Giant in JCP? *COMMERCIAL* Hayes and Ross are back putting over the big announcement of the title tournaments. They put over the huge event of Andre the Giant pushing Bobby Heenan away and ot joining the Horsemen. Hayes says that he wanted to fight the Harts tonight but they’ll do it next week with the tag title tournament on the line. Tonight though… we get the see the Excellence of Execution… taking on Terry Bam Bam Gordy! MAIN EVENT Bret Hart vs Terry Gordy A solid main event that goes about 17-minutes. Jim Neidhart makes his way out to back up the Hitman just as Hayes tries to walk over and help Gordy Bret and Gordy are big time pros as they feel one another out and put each other over in a big way Gordy’s speed and strength is showcased while Bret’s technical expertise of on display We see a couple of big spots including a press slam from Gordy to Bret that almost sends him out of the ring to the floor Bret is able to hit a big spinebuster that shakes the ring. As we near the finish, Gordy seems to get the upper hand. He nails Bret with a big powerslam! Gordy then makes the sign for the Asiatic Spike but Bret ducks the spike Bret then pulls Gordy over in a crucifix pin for the 1….2….3!!! Bret gets the win and rolls out of the ring! Hayes is going nuts on commentary! Gordy is irate in the middle of the ring! Next week we’ll see these four in a tag team match along with Demolition taking on the Twin Towers. Plus we’ll see Hacksaw Duggan taking on the Honkytonk Man and then Curt Hennig vs Ric Flair! We’ll see you next week!

October 7 - Davenport Koko B Ware vs the Moondog Good opener with Koko getting the crowd hot Moondog gets in some offense but nothing major Koko hits a couple of amazing dropkicks The finish is a dropkick off the top rope from Koko and Moondog is out for the 3-count The Battens vs Bad Company Tanaka and Diamond look like stars here The Battens put them over in the biggest way We get smooth tags and some nice double teams The finish is when we see the spinebuster/crossbody combo for the 3-count! The Renegade Warriors vs The Kansas Jayhawks Another solid contest with these four It really isn’t that good but these guys do okay for what they’ve got to offer. Dutch Mantell is trying to call the shots out there but the Renegades just don’t have what it takes Out of the back, we have got someone coming out… it is BLACK BART! Bart comes out of nowhere and he nails Mark Youngblood with a bullwhip Dutch then hits a brainbuster for a 3-count! We get some aftermath with Bart and the Jayhawks laying down a beating with some bullwhips This doesn’t come off well Rock N Roll Express vs The Nasty Boys 17-solid minutes of fast paced action The Nasties look to be building off their previous success The Rock N Roll seem like they are destined for something We see the Rockers come out but nothing major The finish is a big double dropkick on Sags for the 3-count The Conquistador vs Kamala w/ Akbar Kamala just beats the shit out of the Conquistador. There isn’t even a chance of offense… Kamala just destroys him The big splash is the beginning But the press slam over the top rope into the guardrail is the end A count out victory for Kamala….. What is next for this monster? Crazy Scott Casey & Wild Bill Irwin vs The Rockers The team of Wild Bill and Crazy Scott is fun… but nothing to contest the team of the Rockers Michaels and Jannetty are bad attitude to a T and they do everything they can to get some heat Casey takes a nasty bump outside the ring when they press slam him onto the guardrail A double superkick to Bill Irwin is all she wrote… The Rockers and Rock N Roll are on another collision course! Randy Savage w/ Elizabeth vs Jim Garvin w/ Precious This is one we’ve all been waiting for These guys go a solid 14-minutes and it has a little bit of everything Savage is able to get some primetime babyface love right off the bat as Garvin is still going at Liz Garvin gets some major heat working over the neck of Savage as he continues to go after Liz We see a little chaos out here and an awesome spot of Savage coming off the top rope to Garvin outside the ring with a double ax handle smash! Savage then goes up again… looks out to the fans… leaps but this time Garvin moves! Garvin slams Savage into the guard rail and Savage is hurt! The referee is trying to get involved but Garvin throws him to the ground Garvin then picks up Savage and BRAINBUSTER ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR! We see agents and officials run out and even Lanny Poffo runs down. This looks serious as Savage appears to be unconscious… Garvin is letting Liz have it and he is laughing at her as she cries for Savage. Fans are being held back from going after Garvin… my gosh what has happened here?!? We then get some elongated and special entrances as Mike McGuirk announces the 10-man teams. The crowd is going wild here as the Road Warriors get the biggest pop of the crew. Bam Bam, Spivey, Hall, & Road Warriors vs Race, Slater, Orton, Reed, & Barbarian The biggest match that Windy City could put on These guys go 38-minutes The highlights see the Road Warriors work over Orton and Slater Barbarian is showing his force against everyone in his path Butch Reed is another star in the making and he and Bam Bam put on a showcase and the crowd is wild Harley Race - the consignment pro - works the fans and his team and the babyfaces Race is able to slow down the pace only for the Road Warriors to try and come back to speed things up Scott Hall and Butch Reed get into a good series and now Hall is putting himself up as a top tier worker Dan Spivey may play the most important role here as he continues to push the pace for the babyface As we go into the final moments of the match… all hell has broken loose The Road Warriors end up hitting a doomsday device on Barbarian that sets off the explosion Outside the ring, Harley Race hits Scott Hall with a piledriver right on the concrete floor Spivey clotheslines Reed over the rail into the crowd The Road Warriors then take Orton and Slater out of the ring Spivey gets back in as he and Race are fighting Paul Jones tries to get involved and LOW BLOW on Spivey Race pulls Spivey up and PILEDRIVER! 1….2…..3!!!! The Untouchables win it! Bam Bam isn’t done though… he pulls Race back up and nails with some big rights and lefts and then throws Race over the top rope to the floor! Race is flanked by the Untouchables... but wait a second... Paul Jones... he is being held by the Road Warriors... Spivey is slow to his feet and then comes with a boot to the skull that knocks him smack dab out! Animal picks up Jones on his shoulder... wait a second... Hawk off the top with the Doomsday Device! Jones is laying motionless in the middle of the ring. The Untouchables won the battle but the war is far, far from over!

PCW - Good to see Ron Simmons in a big spot there... you know a pro like Backlund could carry that match and it shows through. Barry Windham is someone to look at for 88 as to a bigger star in PCW. he has had a lot of success but like the true story of Barry Windham... what is his ceiling?

So the world changed for Mid South but now it seems as though the world will collide. Jake and Dibiase is something that everyone will pay to see. I want to see how Lex Luger makes his way out of this situation. He in my opinion has the biggest target on his back with the title.

AWA - Steamboat putting out some love for the fans on his way out. I also want to put over Rich and Lawler as the absolute Feud of the year. These guys have twisted and turned all over the country and blood has been spelt all along the way. It is a testament that you can put together that long term of booking and keep it going in a positive way.

I always loved WCW television in the late 80s early 90s. Each show had its own feel. It hink you can continue to build on that with this roster. I am glad to see Haku/Tama doing well. Keep up the awesome consistent work!

Simple, easy, fun, and chaotic. Twin States Wrestling has all the good feels. That Cage Match main event would set the standard for many to try and follow but come up short without question. Always good to set the pace of the promotion with the Armstrongs coming out strong.

The wonderful women of wrestling continue to impress. Richter continues to be a strong champion. I liked that six-woman tag too. I think Medusa may have some tough competition in the coming weeks and it may not even come from the RED

Windy City places The Nasty Boys and Dan Spivey on the block.

I will just say it now... this roster is going to have some turnover... I have a thousand ideas for this crew and I am going to have to take some time to get it figured out.

JCP Main Event Episode 1 Charlotte - North Carolina 10/1 JCP opens with a spotlight in the middle of the ring… Jim Crockett Jr is then shown as he lifts a velvet cloth off a podium and you see all the title belts of Jim Crockett Promotions with the JCP World Title being front and center! Crockett gets on the microphone and lets the fans know that this is a new era for Jim Crockett Promotions. No long will JCP be the crutch that others stand on but will be the standard bearer in the world of professional wrestling. Over the next month, these titles will be awarded to the top wrestlers in the world. We will see tournaments and specialized matches to crown these champions. We aren’t going to spend too much time talking though… it is time to get the action started… Let's get to wrestling! Jim Ross and David Crockett are shown ringside as they welcome everyone to JCP Main Event! We are here for the next 90-minutes with the greatest wrestlers in the world and right now we have our opening contest… let’s go to the ring! Brad Armstrong vs Arn Anderson A solid opening contest These guys set the stage for what will be JCP Some good in ring work and Anderson gets some nice heat We see none other than Bobby the Brain Heenan come out and he is watching things We then see a nice finish with Armstrong getting some momentum before Anderson catches him from a crossbody… and hits a spinebuster that shakes the damn ring! 1….2…3! Anderson is the winner and he walks over to the stand where Ross and Crockett are… then we see Anderson and Heenan shake hands! *COMMERCIAL* We return to JCP with Arn Anderson and Bobby Heenan laughing while we hear the introduction of Ric Flair and Barry Windham who come out. The fans are pretty pumped right now. Heenan says this is his version of the Horsemen and they will be draped in gold sooner than later. Heenan than says he has got a GIANT surprise for the 4th member who will be here NEXT WEEK! Anderson says that he has been television champion before and he will be again… he’s held that title with pride and respect and beat the best in the world for it. Windham says he has his eyes on all the prizes in JCP but knows that whichever one he wants he is going to get. Flair then goes wild putting over JCP and the formation of this great company. He talks about the world title and says all the naysayers… the Dusty Rhodes and Lex Lugers of the world are going to have to WALK THE AISLE one more time to face the Nature Boy. He talks about some of the newcomers to JCP and says that he is one minute away from slapping Randy Savage in the mouth whenever he shows up and planting a big kiss on Elizabeth! Ross has had enough… he pushes Flair away and sends it to the ring! The Twin Towers w/ Slick defeated Tom North & David Roth via the Bossman Slam! We get a quick promo from Slick as he puts over the two biggest and baddest men on the planet. They are coming to destroy everyone in their path and make all these fools cry like babies! He says that the Bossman and One Man Gang are the future of professional wrassling and they will take no prisoners! Dino Bravo w/ Jimmy Hart defeated Mack Holliday via the Thesz Press! *COMMERCIAL* The Hart Foundation defeated Rodney Harris & Tim Steele via the Hart attack! The Harts come over and let everyone know that they plan on being on top of the tag team division. This brings out Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy who are quick to let the world know that they are the cream of the crop. They challenge the Harts… anytime… and then Bret says ANYWHERE! Ricky Morton & Tommy Rich defeated The Shadows via the Double Superkick! *COMMERCIAL* We’re back with JCP and out comes Dusty Rhodes to a great ovation. He talks about JCP coming together and being the premiere place to wrestle in this business. He says that this company is all ready to be on top of the wrestling mountain and he can’t wait for us to be there. He says if Ric Flair says his name one more time though… he is going to smack him right upside that big mouth of his! MAIN EVENT Lex Luger vs Terry Taylor Terrific Terry and the Total Package set up a fun main event. Luger looks to be in the best shape of his career Taylor is primed for something as he continues to be one of the top workers in the ring when it comes to move for move. Taylor gets a little bit of offense in… just to set the stage for Luger to come back and nail him with a couple of huge clotheslines Luger then with a big time press slam! Luger hoists Taylor up and here is the Torture Rack!! Taylor has no choice but to give up and Luger is our winner tonight. The final scene shows Dusty Rhodes and Lex Luger celebrating in the ring. We hear JR and Crockett put over next week with a big tag team showdown with the Harts vs The Freebirds. We will also find out Bobby Heenan’s GIANT surprise. Plus we will find out how the JCP World Title and Tag Team Titles will be decided! Tune in next week right there on CMT!

You know what happened in real life… so let’s take a look at another reality… What happened if… October 1988… On the verge of bankruptcy… Jim Crockett Promotions made a deal with multiple benefactors that led to Crockett not only leaving the NWA but also leaving Turner Broadcasting and moving out on its own. Crockett and Head Booker Dust Rhodes are unable to sign major talents Sting, Hawk & Animal the Road Warriors, Jim Cornette, & The Midnight Express. Additionally, Tully Blanchard left the company after a pay dispute from the 1987 Starrcade. In their exit… Rhodes and Crockett made a couple of monumental signings… which helped secure even more funds… First off was former WWF Champion, Randy Macho Man Savage. Savage has been hindered with an injured elbow but hopes to return to action soon. Also from the WWF… The One Man Gang signed with the tag team of Demolition. Demolition was picking up major momentum as the WWF tag team champions but with the influx of tag teams and the debut of the Road Warriors, the writing was on the wall for Demolition and they took their talents elsewhere. Another big tag team of Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart made the swap after their contracts expired and they wanted a different work schedule. Jimmy Hart negotiated for stars Honkytonk Man, Dino Bravo, and Greg Valentine to come to JCP after Jimmy got a special deal to make all the music for the company. The final piece of the puzzle was Andre the Giant! Andre, at the tail end of his career, has still wanted to be involved in the ring. His size is getting the best of him and the JCP schedule may prove to be a benefit. Bobby Heenan signed an exclusive deal with Crockett but no word on if he will be in the booth or as a manager. From the AWA… Curt Hennig signed with JCP after flirting with a run in the WWF. Along with Hennig, the Rockers, Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels made the move to help heighten the tag team division. Some newcomers to JCP… youngsters Sid Vicious and the Great Muta are looking to make a splash in the coming months heading into 1989. These new names join a veteran group of talent. Another youngster made his debut late in the Summer… Scott Steiner joined his brother Rick after the Varsity Club attacked him. Scott has done some work in the midwest but now called JCP his home and with his brother Rick, the Steiner Brothers appear to be a force in JCP! Returning to JCP… Big Bubba who now goes by the Big Bossman. He has been serving hard time throughout the summer and now comes with a vengeance. Many think he has got Dusty Rhodes back in his sights. Butch Reed has also returned to JCP and he has been teaming with Ron Simmons as of late. They have had a mysterious Woman with them at ringside… these two monsters spell doom for anyone in their path. Staying with JCP… tag teams including The Varsity Club, Steve Williams and Mike Rotundo signed with JCP and appear to be the top team in the promotion. Former United States Champion Lex Luger signed and may have claimed him to be the next and perhaps FIRST world champion in JCP. As noted earlier, Rick Steiner has signed on to stay with his brother Scott. Freebirds, Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy have resigned. Head Booker Dusty Rhodes continues to figure himself into the wrestling plans. Lastly, the crown jewel perhaps, Ric Flair. Flair resigned with JCP after turning down lucrative deals from the WWF, NWA, & newly founded WCW. Flair was able to help JCP secure television throughout the country and even get PPV markets. Flair will be joined by his Horsemen counterparts Arn Anderson and Barry windham. No word on who the 4th Horseman will be if they continue down that path. On the Horizon… JCP looks to run the following schedule… October - Chi Town Rumble. November - BattleBowl December - Saturday Night Showdown I January - WrestleWar February - Saturday Night Showdown II March - Bunkhouse Stampede April - Saturday Night Showdown III May -,Capital Combat June - Saturday Night Showdown IV July - Great American Bash August - Beach Blast September - Saturday Night Showdown V The following titles will be introduced in the coming weeks… JCP World Heavyweight Championship JCP United States Championship JCP North American Championship JCP Television Championship JCP World Tag Team Championship JCP US Tag Team Championship Television shows will be held in various arenas throughout the cities in the country including Charlotte - North Carolina, Roanoke - West Virginia, Washington DC, St. Louis - Missouri, Asheville - North Carolina, Baltimore - Maryland, Richmond - Virginia, Norfolk - Virginia, and Charleston - West Virginia. Look for JCP: Main Event to debut on CMT every Saturday from 7:05 - 8:35pm Eastern along with JCP: Power Hour on CBS affiliates Sunday mornings at 9:05am - 10:05am.

Quick write ups for tv this week… Windy City Wrestling #11 A couple of good squash wins for the rock N Roll Express, Koko Ware, and Kamala. We also saw a great showdown between The Rockers and Renegade Warriors that ended with the Rockers cheating and getting the victory. In the main event, Randy Savage accompanied to the ring by Jim Garvin lost to Scott Hall when Garvin grabbed SAVAGE’S foot on “accident” Savage was rolled up and then exploded at Garvin but Garvin slow played everything… In other news, the Untouchables set the stage for the Quad City Showdown and said that Bam Bam and company won’t make it out alive. The Rock N Roll said they want another match with the Rockers and they will do anything to get their match. Windy City Wrestling #12 Another easy going show with Bam Bam getting some good momentum with a big win. We also saw the Road Warriors defeated Jaggers and Dutch in a glorified squash. The main event was Savage and Garvin vs Hall and Spivey. This is when it happened. Elizabeth was minding her own business outside the ring and then Garvin ran into her. He then started screaming at her at ringside and then Savage jumped through the ropes and attacked him! The crowd went wild as these two brawled all over the ringside area. Hall and Spivey won the fall but the fans won as they finally got to see Savage take it to Garvin!