El Dragon

Regarding Rocky Mountain, Ladd as he man holding all the cards is a great choice. Him leading an army against Wahoo and Blackjack is a terrifying scenario for the 2 Vets. As for Stampede, man, I am all aboard in Team Brain! Flair has earned his shot, and opening the tag tournament with Wonderful/Hennig vs. Williams/Fernandez! The Hart’s are crooked I tell ya! And boy, I can’t see any allegiance between Bad News and DiBiase lasting long. Fortunately, I don’t think DiBiase needs it to last.

Joining the parade, really like Race putting over Rich big. Really sets up Tommy as the ace of the promotion. The MMM angle might be my favorite manager angle running in the game right now. So fun. Having the RnR is a super big boon for your tag division. Plug in any heel team and you already have money. Miller and Oliver actually sound like a super fun heel team, and are a great first rivalry.

If there is any interest I would be willing to move Les Thornton, The Devils Duo, and Greak Kokina.

God this territory is on fire. The payoff to the Bounty angle completely reshaped the territory in a huge way, and I can totally buy Dr. D as arguably the biggest star in the territory now. That said, Gordy feels like he’s on the cusp of immortality at this point, or was before the heels hurt him severely. DiBiase is such a strong champ for the AWA because he can be anything anywhere. But really this promotion belongs to the Studd stable at this point. The babyfaces are gonna have to come out strong soon because they are up there with Buddy Rose as looking like AWA’s biggest threat.

Georgia Championship Wrestling, WTBS Studios, August 4th, Atlanta Georgia Main Stories 1. Patera and Blackwell agrees to DiBiase and Muracos Cage Match challenge Jerry Blackwell and Ken Patera defeat Steve Pardee and Mark Regin in 2:41 when Blackwell pinned Pardee with a Splash Blackwell: You know Gary, You are putting a lot of faith in your boy, who so far hasn’t so much as touched us. And now you are misleading that stupid muscle head Donny Muraco straight into a Cage with the most dangerous tag team in wrestling. Ask those boys up in Canada! Ask Hulk Hogan! Ask Pez Whatley! Ask Norvell Austin! Just realize old man, what is going to happen to your boy on the 15th is on your head! See you on the 15th Ted. You know what you need to do. 2. Butch Reed introduces the world to Leroy Brown and Ray Candy, The Ebony Express, Announcement of Six Man Tag at the Omni on the 15th Candy and Brown defeat Randy Barber and Scott Ferris via Pinfall in 3:41 when Candy hit a Corner Avalanche. Butch Reed joined Schiavone and Hart on commentary for this match. Reed: These two men are two of Georgia’s baddest men, and they have both made some wrong turns before to get here, but at the end of the day, they are willing to fight right along side of me against a d*** tough enemy. Saito! You, your boys, and whoever that hussy was that hit me with that brick in Columbus better know what you signed up for! Cause we are coming for you suckas at the Omni! 3. Mr. Saito introduces Miss Doll, his personal translator. *Mr. Saito, as well Kim Duk and Hiro Saito make their way the the booth, as well as a tall blonde woman in a business suit. When Schiavone goes to ask Saito a question, the woman steps in front.* Miss Doll: First of all Mr. Schiavone, you should be more respectful to by client, as he did not come out to answer any of your questions. My employer has came out today so I can release a pre-planned statement, not deal with the accusations you have made against him and dangerously put on television. First off, I would like to introduce myself as Miss Doll, his new personal translator for all interviews. Gary Hart: Now hold on just a minute. I’ve worked for you Saito off and on for years. I know you can speak English. I’ve heard it before, as have many of these people. What’s your game here? Miss Doll: We would like to remind you we are not here to answer questions. Now, the statement. And I quote “Dear Mr. Reed. I, Mr. Saito, have came to Georgia without any sort of personal grudge against you. I think you are an extremely skilled champion and honorable man. However, you have something that I desperately want, and that is the AWA National Championship. My associates Mr. Duk and Mr Hiro helped resolve your issues with one Mr. Parsons, to make sure you are squarely focused on my challenge. While I understand you are not willing to defend your title against me at this time, we will pin you at the Omni, and according to pre-established rules in GCW, pinning the Champion means you are entitled to a title shot. Signed, Mr. Saito, Future AWA National Champion.” *Saito and his “Associates” proceed to walk off, leaving a seeming more confused and frustrated announce team then came to begin with* 4. The Andersons Ole Anderson with Arn Anderson defeats James Wright with Terry Daniels with the Figure 4 Leglock. During the match Schiavone and Hart bring up that Terry Daniels got a Pinfall over David Sammartino And has a Superstation title shot tomorrow night. Ole Anderson: Well Tony, not as cocky as usual with us, are you? Bassarab and Thornton? Beat. Not only beat, but Bassarab had to fly back up to Canada because he has a tear in his knee. So our biggest threat at these Tag Belts are officially no more. And then there’s the pretty boy. Rick, let me give you a little piece of advice, man to man. Follow the other Canadian now. Get out while you can. You wanted a highlight for your career? You pinned me. It took surprising me completely, but you beat me. I’ll let that off. But if you continue to work down here, it’s going to very very badly for you. Schiavone: I hate to break it to you, but not only is Martel still committed to staying... he has requested, and has been granted, a match tonight with Arn Anderson. Arn Anderson: WHAT!? I didn’t agree to this! This company seems to hate the Andersons, and sooner or later someone will pay! 5. Harley Race’s GCW return Schiavone: Welcome back Me. Race. Race: Good to see you have a sharp memory Tony. It’s good to be back in Georgia, though it seems like this place has been going to hell in a hand basket lately. Last time I was here was before Sammartino was hiring himself a goon, before Mr. Saito was here and taking out wrestlers, and most obviously, before Patera and Blackwell came in and started wrecking shop. Now, first and foremost, my goal here is simple, and that is the AWA World Title. That said, Gary, you and your boys are on the right here. So, I have a simple request to Georgia officials. I want to ref that Cage Match. I’m sick and tired of how many people are being taken out left and right. I want to be in that cage, because these attacks need to be countered. 6. Main Event: Rick Martel vs. Arn Anderson go to a 15 minute draw. Just an impressive technical display from both men. That said, as the time limit draw bell is run, Ole immediately gets in the ring to jump Martel. The Andersons once more look to be beating down Martel and might leave him bloody, when Les Thornton runs down, and sends the Andersons Other Notes Brutus Beefcake w/ David Sammartino & Giant Haystacks defeats Italian Stallion Bret Wayne Sawyer w/ Don Muraco defeats Swede Hanson

Georgia drops Omar Atlas and adds Paul Ellering.

Georgia trades Norvell Austin to Great Lakes for Brett Wayne Sawyer Georiga trades Ben Bassarab to All-Star for Baby Doll.

Live Event, August 2nd, Columbus, Georgia Tom Prichard defeats Ron Slinker via Pinfall in 8:11 with a Top Rope Splash. The Italian Stallion defeats The Mongol in 6:42 via Pinfall with a Running Crossbody. David Sammartino & Giant Haystacks w/ Brutus Beefcake defeats Jules Strongbow and Joe Lightfoot in 8:58 when Haystacks pinned Strongbow with an Elbow Drop, after Beefcake distracted Lightfoot. It was apparent Beefcake was the main who attacked Kokina in Macon. Arn Anderson defeated Jose Lothario via Pinfall in 14:18 with a Gordbuster. “The Devil’s Duo” of Jeff Sword and Doug Vines defeat Tim Horner and Buck Zumhofe via Pinfall in 9:23 when Sword pinned Horner while holding the ropes. Rick Martel defeats Ole Anderson in 27:18 via Disqualification when Martel was attempting to hit a Slingshot Splash and Arn Anderson ran to ringside and pulled him off the apron and attacked him. Both the Andersons proceed to bloody up Martel and leave him laying. Six Man Tag Butch Reed, Ray Candy, and Leroy Brown defeats Mr. Saito, Kim Duk, and Hiro Saito in 12:18 via disqualification when a woman from the crowd came down and hit Reed with what appeared to be a loaded purse. Post Match the Japanese trio best down the babyfaces, with the woman getting in the ring taunting Reed and his allies Main Event: Grudge Match Don Muraco defeats Ken Patera w/ Jerry Blackwell in 12:46 via Disqualification when Blackwell attacked Muraco when he had Patera up for an Inverted Piledriver. Blackwell and Patera looked to continue the assault, when Brett Wayne Sawyer returned and helped defend Muraco, sending the heels running!

Sorry for the short tv results this week, a combo of writers block and illness has kicked my ass the last few days.

Live Event, July 29th, Marietta, Georgia Doug Vines w/ Jeff Sword defeats Tim Horner vis Pinfall in 8:14 after Sword hit Horner with his belt behind the refs back. “The Patriots” of Terry Daniels and James Wright defeat David Sammartino And Giant Haystacks via Pinfall in 7:18 when Daniels pinned Sammartino with a Leaping Clothesline. Haystacks was distracted by The Great Kokina making his way to ringside, and the Patriots took advantage. Ray Candy And “Bad” Leroy Brown (The Former Zambuie Express defeat The Gladiators (Gary Royal And Terry Gibbs) in 5:12 seconds when Leroy Brown pinned Gladiator #2 with a Running Splash Ken Patera and Jerry Blackwell defeat Jose Lothario and the Italian Stallion in 9:14 via Pinfall when Jerry Blackwell pinned Lothario with a Splash. Rick Martel defeats The Mongol in 11:52 via Pinfall when Martel hit a Slingshot Splash Les Thornton and Arn Anderson fought to a 20 minute time limit draw. Ben Bassarab defeated Ole Anderson vis Disqualification in 8:17 when Ole Anderson hit Ben Bassarab in the leg with a Steel Chair. Anderson would continue the assault post match until Thornton ran him off. Main Event Butch Reed and Don Muraco defeat Kim Duk & Hiro Saito w/ Mr. Saito in 17:12 when Reed pinned Hiro Saito after hitting a Gorilla Press, keeping his eyes on Mr. Saito the entire time. Mr. Saito did not utter a word at ringside, spending the majority of the night just staring down Reed. Live Event Results for July 31st in Macon, Georgia Tom Prichard defeats Swede Hanson in 7:41 when he hit a Top Rope Splash onto Hanson Buck Zumhofe defeated Hiro Saito w/ Kim Duk by Disqualification when Duk interested in the match, starting a 2 on 1 assault on Zumhofe. Ray Candy and Leroy Brown would come down and run the heels off. Rick Martel defeats Gladiator #2 in 9:31 when Martel pinned Gladiator #2 with the Slingshot Splash Non-Title Match Joe Lightfoot defeats David Sammartino via Pinfall in 8:29 with a School Boy rollup. Giant Haystacks was not at ring side for this match, apparently preparing for his match later on in the night. Tim Horner defeats Jeff Sword w/ Doug Vines in 8:14 when Sword accidentally hit Vines with a strike on the apron, and Horner rolled up Sword with an O’Connor Roll. Giant Haystacks defeats The Great Kokina via Pinfall in 6:18. Kokina actually had the advantage early, and actually managed to Clothesline Haystacks over the top rope, leading to what looked to be a count out victory. However, a mystery man would hit the ring and hit Kokina with the ring bell with th referees back turned. Haystacks would barely beat the count, but cover the knocked out Kokina for the victory. Don Muraco And Butch Reed fought Jerry Blackwell and Ken Patera to a Double Count Out in 14:32 when Muraco and Blackwell were too focused brawling outside the ring. Post Match, Mr. Saito would make his way into the ring behind Butch Reeds back, and hit him with a Saito Suplex. Main Event, AWA Georgia Tag Team Championship 2 out of 3 falls match The Andersons defeat Ben Bassarab and Les Thornton via Pinfall in 34:40 2 falls to 1. The Andersons won the first fall in 17:06 when Ole Anderson made Ben Bassarab tap out to the Figure 4 Leglock. Bassarab would spend most of the next 15 minutes out on the floor with his injured leg. Thornton and Bassarab won the second fall in 26;18 when Thornton rolled up Arn with a Backslide rollup. The Andersons won the third and deciding fall when Bassarab tagged in and attempted a Top Rope Crossbody on Arn, but his legs gave way leading to him taking an awkward fall in the ring, which was immediately capitalized on with Arn locking on another Figure 4, with Bassarab tapping out. Post Match, The Andersons continue putting the boots to Bassarabs bad leg, with Thornton being too exhausted to stop the assault, unit Rick Martel ran out and ran both the Andersons off.

*Shortened AWA GCW TV taping results* Georgia Championship Wrestling, WTBS Studios in Atlanta, July 28th, 1984 *Show Opens with highlights of events from the Omni, specifically Butch Reed defeating Arn Anderson, and being attacked by Mr. Saito* *Schiavone welcomes fans to the show, and welcomes the man who will be assisting him on commentary for the NXT while, Mr. Gary Hart* AWA Heavyweight Champion Ted DBiase makes his way to the interview desks, and talks about how proud he is to not only represent the AWA, but also Georgia Championship Wrestling as champion, and briefly talks about all the men he’s already fought with to keep his title. But he admits right now here in Georgia, the title is secondary, as what should have been the proudest moment in his career was partially tainted by the actions of Jerry Blackwell and Ken Patera. Now no matter where he goes, he hears people talking about how he stole that title off Hogan’s waist, how he’s not a real champion. So now he is trying to keep up as busy as a schedule as possible to prove himself. But now that he’s back in Georgia, he has one goal in mind: Making Blackwell and Patera pay. And luckily for him, his friend Gary Hart has been around watching as they have been running rough shot over Georgia, and have taken out both Pez Whatley and Norvell Austin. And while he wishes he could have helped stopped it, it does leave him one man who is willing to trust him and be his ally, one Don Muraco. Muraco joins the champ, and Ted announces GCW officials have already told him that on August 15th in the Omni, both DiBiase and Muraco have Blackwell and Patera in a Steel Cage! ..... Butch Reed comes storming the announce desk, absolutely livid at the actions of Mr. Saito and his apparent cronies of Kim Duk and Hiro Saito. He says him and Iceman might have had some problems, but the attack on him was cowardly, and he isn’t gonna stand for it. He outright demands any of the three in the ring, tonight! .... Rick Martel defeats Gladiator #1 (Gary Royal) in 4:17 with the Slingshot Splash Martel comes to the desk and talks to Schiavone and Hart about how he had been all over North America, but he has heard from everyone that Georgia is the place to be. He happily goes into details that he was in the building at the Omni to officially sign the paperwork to become a full time member of the GCW roster, and he couldn’t resist Ole’s challenge. He says he has one goal in coming to GCW, and that is winning championships. The Andersons make there way to ring side, seemingly livid at the events of the Omni. Arn Anderson claims that the only reason he lost his National Title match against Butch Reed was due to a fast count, while Ole claims that someone pulled the wool over his eyes, because he had no idea Rick Martel was in the state, let alone at the Omni that night. The Andersons are reminded that Ben Bassarab also pinned Ole this last weekend, and the AWA have granted Bassarab and Thornton’s 2/3 Falls Match for the Georgia Tag Titles in Macon on the 31st. Ole replies that the “dumb rook” has bitten off more then he can chew, and he better remember he earned what the Andersons are gonna give him. .... Main Event AWA National Champion “Hacksaw” Butch Reed vs. Kim Duk w/ Hiro Saito Reed seems to knowingly be walking into an easy ambush here, with Saito at ringside, and Mr. Saito actually making appearance joining Schiavone and Hart on commentary, though he never utters a word. That said, as talented as Duk has proven to be recently, Reed, or at least a Butch Reed this angry and focused. Reed is setting up for a Gorilla Press Slam, when Hiro Saito has seen enough, and gets in the ring and charges Reed to cause the DQ Winner by Disqualification in 7:14: “Hacksaw” Butch Reed Reed continues to power his way through the Japanese contingent, as he eventually takes over on Hiro too, leading to Mr. Saito making his way down to the ring, with Reed preparing. For the fight. This led to Saito and Duk getting the jump on Reed from behind, and the 3 start putting the boots to Reed. To the surprise of everybody, 2 large black men would run down, and attack Hiro and Duk as Mr. Saito bailed. Longtime fans would identify identify the two as the former Elijah Akeem and Kareem Muhammad, and as Saito walks away, those 2 and Butch Reed proceed to stand tall as the show ends. Additional Matches and segments on the show: ”Rock n’ Roll” Buck Zumhofe defeats Randy Barber in 4:17. Post Match he cuts a brief promo hyping up his AWA Light Heavyweight Title Match against Brad Armstrong at the Omni on August 15th Tim Horner defeats Johnny Rodz in 3:42. Post Match Doug Vines and Jeff Sword attack Prichard, and reintroduce themselves as the Devils Duo, and day Prichard better pray he can find himself a partner, because they are going to make his life miserable. David Sammartino came out with his bodyguard Giant Haystacks to talk about his first successful, defenses of the belts, when The Great Kokina make his way down to ringside to brawl with Giant Haystacks following the attack on his friend Siri Afi. While Sammartino is stunned by the brawling, both Joe Lightfoot And Jules Strongbow sneak up behind Sammartino and attack, leaving the Superstation Champion Down And Out! Tom Prichard defeats Tojo Yamamoto in 8:17 with a Savate Kick.

Super excited to get to the era of RoH that made me fall in love with the company. Regarding the man on women violence thing, I am curious on your stance on how it’s utilized for the most part for the next little while. It is still done here and there, but it’s usually a heel doing it to basically put over how monstrous they are.

Live Event: July 27th, The Omni in Atlanta Georgia Tim Horner defeats Jeff Sword w/ Doug Vines in 8:17 with a Rolling Cradle. Post Match Vines and Sword jumped Horner post match and beat him down, and denounced the “Heavens Angels” name, claiming it got them nowhere. Tom Prichard defeated The Mongol via Pinfall in 7:27 when he hit Mongol with a “Superkick”. Kim Duk defeated Gary Young in 8:50 by Pinfall when he hit Young with a Shoulder Breaker. Gauntlet Match: Winner will receive an AWA Light Heavyweight Title Shot Hiro Saito defeats Ben Bassarab via Pinfall in 7:17 when he hit a Top Rope Senton. Les Thornton defeated Hiro Saito via Pinfall with a Backslide in 6:59 with a Backslide. After the match Saito jumped Thornton and beat him down. Buck Zumhofe defeats Les Thornton with a Small Package in 4:17 to win the Gauntlet. Non-Title Match The Great Kokina defeated David Sammartino w/ Giant Haystacks by Disqualification in 8:38 when Haystacks hit Kokina who was pinning Sammartino with an Elbow Drop, after Kokina had hit a Savate Kick. Jerry Blackwell and Don Muraco fought to a Double Count Out as their brawling around ring side with seeming no interest in getting back in the ring. Post Match, Blackwell would gain the advantage, and would hit a Splash onto Muraco on the floor. Norvell Austin defeated Ken Patera by Disqualification when the ref reversed his decision due to excessive violence in 16:18. Patera had forced Austin to pass out in his Full Nelson, but refused to release the hold, keeping it applied for over a full minute post match. Jerry Blackwell then would make his way to prevent anyone from interfering with Patera’s assault. Muraco with taped ribs was finally able to fend off Blackwell, and Patera releases the hold in order to escape. But the damage to Norvell was already done, and he had to be stretchered out. Old Anderson makes his way to the ring, proclaiming this company is apparently very stupid, since they didn’t add arguably their best wrestler to the card. So he declares an open challenge for any poor sucker in the locker room who is dumb enough to challenge him. Much to everyone’s surprise, “I Need a Hero” plays on intercom as the crowd loses it as Rick Martel makes his way down to the ring! Ole tries to back track out of the match, but the ref is already in the ring Rick Martel defeats Ole Anderson via Pinfall in 23:29 when he hit Ole with a Slingshot Splash. Highly competitive ring work in this one, with the crowd hugely behind the Canadian. Main Event, AWA National Championship Match Butch Reed defeats Arn Anderson in 26:42 when he hit Arn with a Gorilla Press Slam. Heavily competitive match with Arn really stepping into his role as a main player here, using his cunning to offset Reed’s power and speed advantage. Arn even hit a Spinebuster on Reed, but Butch got his foot on the ropes. Reed would eventually fight back and score the win. Post Match, Kim Duk and Hiro Saito once again ran down to attack Butch Reed, but Reed was prepared for it on this go around. Reed hit a big Jumping Clothesline onto Duk, sending him scrambling, but Hiro Saito tried jumping him, only for Reed to Clotheslineing him over the top rope. Reed looked like he would leave with the upper hand, but did not see the attack from behind from... Mr. Saito. Before Reed can even react, Saito grabs Reed and hits him with a Saito Suplex. The crowd boos, as Saito proceeds to lock on the Prison Lock, while Hiro Saito And And Duk put the boots to Reed as well. Ben Bassarab and Les Thornton try to run in and put a stop to the assault, but to no avail. Finally Rick Martel runs out to a huge pop, and sends the Japanese contingent scrambling. Reed is clearly severely beaten up, but does manage to stand with some help from Martel, Bassarab, and Thornton.

Live Event: Macon, Georgia, July 25th 1984 Tom Prichard, Buck Zumhofe, & Tim Horner defeat “Heavens Angels” of Jeff Sword and Doug Vines , And Swede Hanson by Pinfall in 9:24 when Horner pinned Vines with a Rolling Cradle. ”The Gladiators” of Gladiator #1 & Gladiator #2 defeated “The Patriots” of James Wright & Terry Daniels when Gladiator #2 switched places with Gladiator #1 behind the refs back and rolled up Daniels. The Great Kokina defeats The Mongol in 7:18 when he pinned Mongol with a Savate Kick. Kim Duk & Hiro Saito defeat Jose Lothario & The Italian Stallion in 11:13 when Saito hit Lothario with a Top Rope Senton. Post Match, Butch Reed ran in to fight with both Saito and Duk, which sent the Japanese duo on the retreat. AWA Superstation Title Match Gary Young defeats David Sammartino w/Giant Haystacks by Count Out in 9:18 when, during the match, Great Kokina ran down and brawled with Giant Haystacks. During the shock from Sammartino, Young took advantage, and had Sammartino setup for a Piledriver. Sammartino would escape, and ran for the hills with his title once his Bodyguard was no longer in the picture. Ken Patera defeated Don Muraco in 17:23 when he slid out the back of Muraco’s Inverted Piledriver and rolled him up with a School Boy. Novell Austin and Jerry Blackwell fought to a Double Disqualification in 7:24 when both Ken Patera and Don Muraco got involved. The 4 would brawl all over the arena, needing the locker room to break the fight up. Main Event Six Man Tag Team Match Butch Reed, Les Thornton, and Ben Bassarab defeat Ole and Arn Anderson and Giant Haystacks via Pinfall in 24:51 when Ben Bassarab pinned Ole Anderson after hitting a Top Rope Crossbody. Haystacks was distracted late in the match by Great Kokina heading down and standing in the corner of Reeds team. Post Match, Kim Duk and Hiro Saito ran in and attacked Reed, Bassarab, and Thornton, And was joined on the assault by the Andersons. Luckily for the baby faces, Muraco and Austin would make the save.

GCW trades Sivi Afi to Worldwide Wrestling for Tim Horner GCW trade Iceman King Parsons and Pez Whatley to World Class for Mr. Saito, Elijah Akeem, Kareem Muhammad, and the Italian Stallion. GCW Drop Ben Alexander.

Live Event: July 23rd, Marietta Georgia Kim Duk and Hiro Saito defeat “Heavens Angels” of Doug Vines and Jeff Sword by Pinfall in 9:17 when Duk pinned Sword after hitting a Shoulder Breaker. The Great Kokina defeated Swede Hanson in 7:17 after hitting a Corner Avalanche Giant Haystacks w/ David Sammartino defeated Sivi Afi after hitting him with an Elbow Drop in 2:27. At Sammartinos direction, Haystacks hit an additional elbow drop after the match, before Kokina, Don Muraco, and Norvell Austin ran down to make the save. Afi still needed to be stretchered off after the match. Ole Anderson defeated Les Thornton by Pinfall in 12:46 when he hit Thornton with a Piledriver. Arn Anderson defeated Ben Bassarab by Pinfall when he pinned 10:13 when he hit him with a Spinebuster. AWA Superstation Title Match David Sammartino w/ Giant Haystacks defeats Jose Lothario by Submission 11:17 with the Figure 4 Leglock. After the match Sammartino demanded Haystacks take out Lothario, but The Great Kokina saves Lothario and brawled with Haystacks. Lothario would then lock Sammartino in a Sleeper Hold as the crowd went wild. Don Muraco & Norvell Austin fought Ken Patera and Jerry Blackwell to a Double Disqualification in 6:17. This barely even resembled a match, as Austin was fired up to get his hands on Patera and Blackwell again, and Muraco was just as heated. After a bit of a brawl around ringside, Patera and Blackwell retreated and Austin and Muraco stood tall. Main Event Grudge Match “Hacksaw” Butch Reed and “Iceman” King Parsons went to a No Contest in 18:13 when after both men Clotheslined each other, Kim Duk and Hiro Saito attacked both men. Saito and Duk would handcuff Butch Reed to the ring ropes, and then tee off on Parsons with chair shots to his knee. Eventually Norvell Austin and Don Muraco made there way down to run off the two Japanese competitors, but Iceman was left unable to put any weight on his leg post Match.

Already on the rosters, but for reference, Georgia trades Stan Hansen to All-Star for Rick Martel.

Georgia Championship Wrestling, WTBS Studio in Atlanta, Georgia, July 21st, 1984 *The show opens with highlights of The Andersons winning the AWA Georgia Tag Team Championships from Bassarab and Thornton* Schiavone: Hello Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome back to Georgia Championship Wrestling! We have an exciting show tonight, with Don Muraco, Norvell Austin, and the imposing force that is Giant Haystacks in action, as well as running down important ne.... *Schiavone is promptly shoved out of the way by a charging enraged Stan Hansen, who grabs the microphone* Hansen: Haystacks! You Dog! Ya Yella’ Belly! We aren’t waitin’ another night! You cost me Title, and we are gettin’ back in the ring, and I am beatin’ you to within an inch of your life, and then I’m shovin’ ya back on a plane back to England! Barnett, I know ya can hear me! You give me that match, or this show isn’t happenin’! Give me Haystacks! *Hanson makes his way too the ring, were Ben Alexander was waiting in the ring for his match. Alexander looks confused, and actually tries to talk Hansen down for a moment. Hanson instead Lariats Alexander in devastating fashion, and then Hansen lifts him up and dumps him outside over the top rope. Hanson is just yelling for Haystacks as Schiavone finally gets up to his feet, and is joined by Jim Barnett, who has a quick conversation off microphone, before Giant Haystacks himself makes his way to the ring, menacing the crowd and looking livid. It looks like we are getting the match!* Stan Hansen vs. Giant Haystacks This doesn’t even get in the ring before this gets crazy, as Hansen meets Haystacks on his way to the ring, and this gets violent in a hurry. The match hasn’t officially started yet, but they are already brawling out into the crowd who scatter to avoid the two giants, all while Schiavone tries to explain what went Haystacks manages to do something almost unheard of by dwarfing Hansen, and throwing him into the abandoned seats at ring side. It takes a good 2 minutes before this match even gets in the ring, and by the time it does, Hansen is already bleeding. But as big and powerful as Haystacks might be, Hansen still has a fire like few in history in him and fires back with all the fire he has, even briefly setting up Haystacks for a Piledriver, but as he was starting to lift him, David Sammartino hit the ring, and hit Hansen in the back with the Superstation Title! Winner via Disqualification in 4:17: Stan Hansen But the action doesn’t stop there, as Sammartino continues the assault on Hansen. Oddly enough Sammartino starts demanding the gargantuan Haystacks to hit Hansen with Ana Elbow Drop And Haystacks actually listens, and hits a post Match Elbow drop... but Sammartino demands Haystacks keeps hitting him with them. Wrestlers and refs are out to try to save Hansen, but Sammartino is holding them off as Haystacks hits not one, but two additional elbow drops on Hansen, who is now starting to bleed from the mouth. Finally Sammartino and Haystacks clear the ring as medical attention can be given to Hansen. Sammartino then goes to the podium to a chorus of boos, as Haystacks stands behind him, becoming almost a back drop. Sammartino: There! I told everyone! I told everyone that Hansen was just a stepping stone for me! My so called father had wars with that so called man, but my old man wasn’t half the wrestler I am! Not only have I beaten him, I just ended his career! And all it took was the one thing my Father actually did give me! Money! Ladies and Gentlemen, May I present you with my new personal bodyguard, Giant Haystacks. And Hansen is just the start. *The last thing we see on screen going into commercial is Hansen being put on a stretcher, barely being able to move* *Commercial Break* *We return from commercial break with Hansen finally being properly being stretched off completely. We see a few angles with some of the crowd crying before we cut to Schiavone Schiavone: Fans, it has been a rough week here for the wrestlers in Georgia Championship Wrestling, but that disgusting attack by David Sammartino and his supposed bodyguard Giant Haystacks was arguably a new low. We are going to head back to the ring now for some other action, but will give medical updates on Stan Hansen if any are given to us. Norvell Austin vs. Ron Slinker A pretty competitive match here, with Schiavone explaining the lack Pez Whatleys presence due to the brutal attack during the tag tournament by Jerry Blackwell and Ken Patera, announcing Pez will be out for multiple months with an injury due to lungs from the Splash by Blackwell. Austin fights hard, ends up putting away Slinker with a Top Rope Headbutt Winner in 5:17 via Pinfall, Norvell Austin Schiavone: Well Norvell, impressive victory today, but I imagine your mind is somewhere else right now. Austin: You aren’t wrong Tony. First off I want to give best wishes to not only my brother Pez, but also to Stan Hansen for that assault earlier tonight. It honestly feels like this is a dangerous place to be lately Tony. Lots of wrestlers not just trying to win, but take guys out. And I am sick of it. So, Blackwell, Patera, Sammartino, even that monster Haystacks, know that I’m not backing down and I’m gonna stop it! *As he’s finishing his sentence, Don Muraco joins him at the podium* Muraco: First off, I just want to send my own well wishes to both Stan and your friend Pez, and I just wanted to see with what I saw out there tonight, I’m in complete agreement with you Norvell. This injuring wrestlers with post match attacks has been going on too long. So I just want to let you know, regardless of my past actions, if you want some back up Norvell, you got it! *Commercial Break* Schiavone: Ladies and Gentlemen, May I present the first AWA Georgia Tag Team Champions, Ole and Arn Anderson. Ole: Oh Tony, please repeat that again, just so the idiots in the crowd who doubt the Andersons, will understand that all of there heroes couldn’t stop us, and we are the premier athlete in this sport. Reed and Parsons folded just like we thought they would, Austin was easy pickings, and Thornton and Bassarab couldn’t beat us in two tries! These belts aren’t going anywhere, and we are gonna add more. Arn: And at the Omni on the 27th, I have the biggest match in my life. I pinned Butch Reed in the tournament, and I am taking the National Title from him and becoming a double champ! Put let this be known, we are willing to accept all challengers for these Tag Belts, because there is nobody in Georgia who can take these belts off us! Kim Duk & Hiro Saito vs. The Patriots A decently competitive match as the Patriots get some nice early offense, but they eventually get put away by the superior striking ability of Duk and Saito. Saito hits his spectacular top rope Senton on Daniels for the win Winners via pinfall in 7:12: Kim Duk & Hiro Saito *Commercial Break* “Iceman” King Parsons vs. Mark Regin The Iceman has been dealing with some rough luck lately and it has seemed to jump him from troubled to actually a bit angry at the world at this point, as he just dismantles Regin here in decently short order, finishing him with a Butt Bump. Winner in 2:47 by Pinfall: “Iceman” King Parsons Iceman: Butch Reed, get out here brother, there’s something we need to talk about. *Reed makes his way the ring, belt over his shoulder* Iceman: Now, brotha, me and you can’t seem to stay out of each other’s way lately. We go way back, but every step we take seems to lead to us wanting to beat the tar out of each other. So, I say, let’s get it done! Marietta, 23rd, me and you! This ain’t about no title, this is about us figuring out where we stand with each other! Then we can figure out where we can stand after that! What do you say. Reed: You want some of this Parsons? You got it. I’m tired of these games with you, and I’m gonna end them. *Commercial Break* Schiavone: Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now being joined by Ken Patera and Jerry Blackwell. I have to ask, what was with the barbaric assault you two perpetrated a horrid assault on Pez Whatley, leaving him with a serious injury to his liver, and out for long term. How do you defend your actions. Blackwell: Oh Tony, you really are an idiot aren’t you? Why wouldn’t we do it? The idiot literally asked to face us while insulting me. Pez is simply a victim of his own stupidity. And he also is a warning to any other idiots in the back who think they can stand up to .. *Norvell Austin and Don Muraco run down to the ring in a rush, and immediately start another wild brawl both having taken umbridge at Blackwell’s talk. Patera and Blackwell proceed to brawl around ringside as the show ends*

I really love the dynamic in the “Bret Hart getting preferable treatment from Stu” setup. As dirty and grotesque the actions of the Heenan Family, if you beat the champ, you should be in line for a title shot. I’d even be on Team Heenan if not for them mercilessly taking out wrestlers left and right. Speaking of, poor Martel. The top babyfaces keep dropping like flies in Calgary thanks to the Family. I also really enjoyed the almost heelishness of the Warriors leading to the Fernandez and Dr. Death matches. The wars those would be man. And DiBiase might have the hardest challenge yet with Nikita staring him in the face. But the Russians pissed off probably the worst possible man they could in Allen. No sane man would want be on Bad News’s bad side. Really enjoyable TV there

AWA Georgia Championship Wrestling Live Events July 18th Marietta Georgia Ken Patera & Jerry Blackwell defeat “The Patriots” of James Wright and Terry Daniels in 6:27 when Patera made Daniels submit to the Full Nelson. Hiro Saito & Kim Duk defeat Joe Lightfoot And Jules Strongbow in 9:24when Saito hit Lightfoot with a Top Rope Senton. Non-Title Match Jose Lothario defeats David Sammartino in 8:22 via Submission with the Cobra Twist Norvell Austin & Tom Prichard (Injury Replacement for Pez Whatley) defeat “Heavens Angels” of Doug Vines and Jeff Sword in 11:14 when Prichard pinned Vines with a Top Rope Splash Buck Zumhofe defeats Sivi Afi in 7:26 with a School Boy rollup. The Great Kokina defeats Gary Young in 8:27 with a Thrust Kick Six Man Tag Don Muraco, Ben Bassarab, & Les Thornton defeat Swede Hansen, Tojo Yamamoto, and Ron Slinker in 11:17 when Bassarab hit a Diving Crossbody on Slinkrr Stan Hansen fought Giant Haystacks to a double count out in 4:16 when both men were brawling around ringside. By the end of the brawl, Haystacks ended up leaving Hanson down and out with an Elbow Drop Arn Anderson defeats “Iceman” King Parsons after Iceman got caught with a Gordbuster in 14:41. Parsons was visibly frustrated after the match. Main Event, Non-Title ”Hacksaw” Butch Reed defeats Ole Anderson by Pinfall in 18:50 when he pinned Ole after hitting Ole with a Gorilla Press Slam. During the match Arn tried to serve as a distraction, but Reed overcame. Post Match Arn and Ole beatdown Reed, until being saved by Ben Bassarab, Les Thornton, and Don Muraco. July 20th, Macon Georgia Swede Hanson & Tojo Yamamoto defeat Joe Lightfoot & Jules Strongbow in 12:21 when Hanson pinned Lightfoot with a Neckbreaker. Buck Zumhofe defeated Hiro Saito in 7:02 when Saito missed his Top Rope Senton And Zumhofe covered. Non-Title Match Gary Young defeated David Sammartino by disqualification in 8:13 when he hit Gary Young with the AWA Superstation Title Belt. The Great Kokina & Sivi Afi defeat “The Patriots” of Terry Daniels and James Wright in 7:28 when Kokina pinned Daniels after a Thrust Kick Novell Austin defeats The Mongol when in 9:18 when Austin caught Mongol in a Small Package rollup ”Magnificent” Don Muraco defeats Kim Duk in 13:33 when he hit Duk with an Inverted Piledriver. Stan Hansen fought Giant Haystacks to a Double Countout. Unlike the previous night, Hanson left Haystacks down and out following a Lariat on the floor. AWA Georgia Tag Team Title Match Arn & Ole Anderson defeat Ben Bassarab & Les Thornton in 31:42 when Ole pinned Thornton while using the ropes for leverage. Main Event Jerry Blackwell & Ken Patera defeat “Hacksaw” Butch Reed & “Iceman” King Parsons in 23:21 when Blackwell pinned Parsons with a Running Splash. After the match, Parsons and Reed almost came to blows after having a heated argument.

So go watch Gable/Gallagher from 205 Live right now please.

I think Bryan as the face of 205 Live makes a ton of sense. Do it.

Georgia Championship Wrestling from Columbus, Georgia, July 16th AWA Georgia Tag Team Tournament First Round Matches Ben Bassarab and Les Thornton defeat Joe Lightfoot & Jules Strongbow in 13:12 when Thornton pinned Strongbow with a Backslide Heavens Angels defeat The Patriots in 6:14 when Vines pinned Daniels with his feet on the ropes Norvell Austin & Pez Whatley defeat Ken Patera and Jerry Blackwell after the referee reversed his decision due to excessive violence. Ken Patera originally won the match by making Austin submit to the Full Nelson in 14:13. However, after the bell Patera and Blackwell continued to assault after match, with Jerry Blackwell hitting 3 Running Splashes. After the match Pez Whatley has to be escorted out on a stretcher. The Andersons defeat Iceman King Parsons and AWA National Champion “Hacksaw” Butch Reed in 19:52 via Pinfall when Arn Anderson pinned Butch Reed after hitting a Spinebuster. There was miscommunication in Reed and Parsons part, with Iceman hitting Reed with a Double Axe Handle that seemed to have been aimed at Arn. The Great Kokina defeats Swede Hanson in 9:42 after hitting a Thrust Kick to the Jaw ”Magnificent” Don Muraco defeats Pete Doherty in 5:43 with an Inverted Piledriver 2 on 1 Elimination Match Giant Haystacks defeats Ben Alexander and Steve Pardee in 2:36. Order of elimination was Ben Alexander to the Running Elbow Drop, and then Steve Pardee also to the Running Elbow Drop AWA Georgia Tag Team Championship Tournament Semi Final Match Les Thornton and Ben Bassarab defeat Heavens Angels via Pinfall in 14:07 when Bassarab hits a Top Rope Crossbody on Doug Vines after blind tagging in. The Andersons defeat Norvell Austin in 4:31 when Ole pinned Austin after hitting a Gordbuster. Austin decided to fight it out alone in this one with Whatley severely hurt. The Andersons actually didn’t seem to want to extend the beat down, wanting to get out as quickly as possible. Semi-Main Event No Holds Barred, No Disqualification Match for the AWA Superstation Television Championship David Sammartino defeats Stan Hansen via Pinfall in 4:17, when Giant Haystacks hit the ring just after the bell, and assaulted Stan Hansen. Haystacks would hit 3 Running Elbow Drops on Hansen, leading to Sammartino scoring the Pinfall. -TITLE CHANGE Main Event Finals of the AWA Georgia Tag Team Title Tournament The Andersons defeat Ben Bassarab & Les Thornton in 26:32 when Arn Anderson rolled up Bassarab with a hand full of tights. This was a long match, with Thornton actually controlling both Andersons for most of the night, but Bassarab got taken advantage of by the veteran Andersons.-TITLE CHANGE

So order of preference on who wins the battle royal For me it’s 1. Big E 2. Cesaro 3. Rey Mysterio 4-8 Everyone else 9. Roman Reigns 10. Please god no not Seth Rollins

I think this a classic case for blood in a match. With blood I feel this could go down as something we talk about for a good long while. Without it, it was damn fun but not something super memorable.