El Dragon

Dain is a classic case of a wrestler I can’t imagine looking at and not having anything for on the main show.

Candice LaRae might be the only wrestler I can remember that I always prefer in Intergender matches then wrestling their own gender and it’s weird.

Io going evil will make her hated at Full Sale and probably pretty loved everywhere. Cause badass Io is much better then happy babyface Io.

Ford might do the best Frog Splash ever. The height is just bonkers.

“Right here in the home of the Maple Leafs........ Toronto of course” Mauro you suck.

That Knee on Dawkins kicked ass. And also head.

After going for the People’s Elbow. What a nerd.

Live Event, August 7th, Macon, Georgia Kim Duk w/ Mr. Saito and Miss Doll defeats Leroy Brown w/ Ray Candy via Pinfall in 8:18 when he pinned him following a Double Underhook Suplex. “The Patriots” of Terry Daniels and James Wright defeat “The Devils Duo” of Jeff Sword and Doug Vines via Pinfall in 7:41 when Wright pinned Vines with a Back Suplex. Sword was distracted when his attempt to use the ring bell to his advantage was countered by Tim Horner making an appearance. Mr. Saito w/ Miss Doll defeats Tom Prichard via Pinfall in 17:03 after he hit him with a Saito Suplex. Prichard was distracted by Miss Doll seeming to be ready to swing her purse at him, but he was prepared, and grabbed the purse. However this left his back turned, and let Saito hit the Suplex to score the win. David Sammartino, Giant Haystacks, And Brutus Beefcake defeat The Great Kokina, Joe Lightfoot, And Jules Strongbow in 11:56 when Haystacks pinned Strongbow with an Elbow Drop. Rick Martel defeats Jose Lothario in 13:14 via Submission via Boston Crab Arn Anderson w/ Ole Anderson defeats Les Thornton via Pinfall in 19:16 by Pinfall when he Ole Anderson held Thornton’s feet down preventing a kick out. ”Hacksaw” Butch Reed defeats Hiro Saito w/ Miss Doll via Pinfall in 14:16 when he stopped Saito while he was on the top rope, then Press Slammed him off the turnbuckle. Mr. Saito made no appearances in this match. Main Event Ken Patera and Jerry Blackwell fought Bret Wayne Sawyer and Don Muraco w/ Gary Hart to a Double Disqualification in 16:32, when the referee got taken out during the fighting. Patera and Blackwell eventually gained a decisive advantage, and Patera had Muraco trapped in a Full Nelson when Harley Race made his way to ringside, leading to Patera and Blackwell retreating.

Well that’s just bullshit. Davey in particular is much more a Japanese then US Indies influence. Or, even more so, Benoit. There isn’t really any comparison for either Black or Richards to Bryan other then “came to prominence after the other guy did.”

I agree with that list of 10, but would also like to nominate Danielson vs. London from Epic Encounter, Danielson vs. Joe from Midnight Express Reunion, Bryan, Kane, and Orton vs. The Shield (The Shields first decisive loss), and Bryan vs. Wyatt from the Rumble.

I’m a super low voter on Bret. I think he is very good but the WWF was, ironically enough, the perfect environment to play to his strengths and hide his weaknesses when he broke out. Which was funny because he was the opposite of what the F was about at the time, but that’s why it played in that time period. I’m not sure how many other top level babyface workers had Bret Hart’s lack of Fire imo. I think it’s a list of one. I’m not a giant Flair backer, but I also can’t dent his greatness isnFlairs greatness. Kawada and Taue over the current NJPW guys for me is easy, but I don’t dig current New Japan. Jumbo/Bryan is fascinating as Bryan is probably the only guy from the GWE Top 25 who actually has added to his resume in the last 3 years in any real way. And he was 5 on that. I remember in the GWE reactions the biggest flaw people had with Bryan’s WWE work is while a great heel in theory he couldn’t make the fans consistently boo him. Now not only did he come back out of retirement, turn heel and get over a heel, but he also made Kofi Kingston look like a complete champ while still having all of Kofis same limitations. I voted Bryan 2nd in 2016. If we did it again in 2019, he’d be my standing one. Jumbo is very good, but we are approaching 20 years of Daniel Bryan being exceptional doing just about any role asked of him. Misawa vs. Kobashi has been an argument that has went down enough that I don’t feel like retreading it.

Live Event. August 5th, Marietta Georgia Jerry Blackwell w/ Ken Patera defeated James Wright in 5:02 with a Splash. Post Match, Blackwell grabbed a mic and declared “This one is for you Harley!”, followed by Ken Patera locking on the Full Nelson on Wright. Before permanent damage could be done, Don Muraco and Brett Wayne Sawyer ran down and ran off the duo. Brett Wayne Sawyer w/ Don Muraco defeats Swede Hanson via Pinfall in 9:48 with a Neckbreaker Giant Haystacks and Brutus Beefcake defeat Joe Lightfoot and Jules Strongbow in 6:11 when Haystacks pinned Lightfoot with an Elbow Drop. AWA Superstation Title Match David Sammartino defeats Terry Daniels by Pinfall in 9:57 with a Top Rope Crossbody. Tim Horner and The Italian Stallion defeat the Devils Duo of Sword and Vines via disqualification in 12:44 when Sword hit Horner with a Metal Chain Harley Race w/ Paul Ellering defeats Gladiator #1 in 6:24 with the Figure 4 Knee Drop. No word on why Ellering was with Race. Post Match, Patera and Blackwell came out, staring down Race. While this is going down, Sawyer and Muraco attacked Patera and Blackwell, and they brawled around ringside as Race watched before order was finally restored. ”The Ebony Express” of Ray Candy and Leroy Brown w/ “Hacksaw” Butch Reed defeat Hiro Saito and Kim Duk w/ Mr. Saito and Miss Doll in 11:16 when Brown pinned Saito with a Corner Avalanche. Post Match, Mr. Saito hit Butch Reed with Miss Dolls Purse, which was once more seemingly loaded. Main Event Rick Martel w/ Les Thornton and Arn Anderson w/ Ole Anderson went to a 45 minute time limit draw. Ole’s attempts to interfere were fended off by Thornton, who had seen all of his tricks.

Have we talked about the fucking irony of Seth Rollins, Company Shill coming out to an intro led by “BURN IT DOWN” btw? Nothing worse then a Fake Rebel.

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.