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Like Jarrett, I always enjoyed the work of SBS Very creative handicap match. The computer gimmick is great heat in this territory DAMN! The Road Warriors have arrived! I'm loving this build up! The eventual RWS/Steiners clash is going to be MONEY! POW was on one tonight. Austin's got so much momentum going. This was a huge night for him. Fuller's a territory legend and this really elevated Austin. Jimmy Hart just keeps finding ways for his team to hold on to the titles. I wonder if JYD is ok Crazy and puzzling ending to the main event. Looks like Bossman and Savage have a serious issue.

PCO's encouragement sparks Cash Thrillseekers are having a good time Eddie's on a roll but will this cause tension with the Hexagon if he wants a LHW title shot Speaking of LHW title contenders, Candido's on the list Damn! Kawada snaps big time! It's bad if Adams thinks he went overboard Vancouver The Italian Stallion smashes his way to victory Sarge tunes up for Tenryu Harlem Heat defeat the red hot SOB's Hashimoto gives Gordy a fight but Gordy toughs it out to retain Hart avoids the Monster Mash and gets the win Regal earned that shot and takes Dibiase to his limits but the man of means walks out with a clean and hard fought win Kelowna Hmmmm what's gotten into Stormfront??? Douglas is chomping at the bit for a rematch with Condrey The Hexagon pull out a thrilling victory in a battle of LHWs The feud between Windham and Adams continues Awwwww yea, the FOJ retain again Barr retains but PCO has something in the works with the Money Train

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 10-3-90 Highlights are shown from the Royal Albert Hall card. Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight, Tom Brandi faces Tommy Jammer. I'll be talking a lot about the upcoming TV special Melee at the Mecca coming on October 18th. Also, listen to this big news. The match is set. Texas Red will meet The Hangman in a Loser Leaves Town Texas Death Match. That will happen at the St. Paul Civic Center and the match will be shown following next week's program. It's a match we've been waiting for since WrestleRock. Ok, let's get to the action. The Tribal Nation vs. William Hillman and Carl Kellerman The Youngbloods work it tonight and get the win with a double chop off the ropes. The Tribal Nation cut a promo and warn the Guerreros they better not be looking past them, because at Melee at the Mecca, they're putting the Guerreros down. Commercial Break Iceman Parsons vs. Trent Watkins Parsons puts his opponent down with the Hip Attack. Parsons dances his way to ringside. Nelson: Iceman, you seem to be full of energy tonight. Parsons: Larry, you old fool, you're very perceptive. I'm in a fantastic mood tonight because right now I would like to introduce to you my new manager. Here SHE comes, Miss Jacquline! Jacquline walks out looking stunning. She nudges Nelson out of the way and hugs Iceman. Jacquline: That's right baby, Jacquline has arrived and I'm here to make sure my main man Iceman Parsons gets a fair shake around here. I will do whatever it takes to make sure my client gets some gold. Parsons: Now that's what I'm talking about! Commercial Break Carlos Colon vs. Todd Rooney Colon gets the win with a diving clothesline from the top rope. WHAM! From behind, Col Debeers nails Colon with his club! Debeers picks up Colon and puts him back down with a front face piledriver! Debeers puts his boot on Colon's chest and twirls his mustache. Debeers grabs the mic. Debeers: Carlos Colon, listen to me you untouchable. I told you I would win this war and I promise you will surrender! Commercial Break Nelson: Once again Debeers attacks from behind. I'm sure it'll be a lot different at Melee at the Mecca, when they meet face to face. Speaking of Melee, Stan Hansen will defend the International title against Jumbo Tsuruta. Let's hear comments from the champ, Stan Hansen. Hansen: You talk about melee, well I'm coming to Milwaukee to cause a lot of melee! Jumbo Tsuruta! You're next on the list and I've got a lariat with your name on it! Nelson: Strong words from the International champ, Stan Hansen. Speaking of strong, with me now are the Power Twins and Ted Arcidi. Ted, you certainly made an impact last week when you helped the Power Twins defeat the Soul Patrol. Just what's your role here? Arcidi: Hey! These are my buddies from the gym! I'm here as the muscle. I've got their backs and just look at us! Who's going to stop my boys? The Power Twins: (In sync) NOBODY! Arcidi and the Power Twins give a roaring laugh. Commercial Break The Professionals vs. Marc Mero and Marcus Bagwell Mero and Bagwell have caught the eyes of the AWA scouts and were given an opportunity. The rookies get in some shine and piss off the Professionals. The Professionals turn it up and go to work. Rheingans hits a gut wrench suplex on Bagwell and Graham follows with a fireman's carry gut buster for the win. The Professionals cut a promo and say at Melee at the Mecca, they're going to give those bar room brawlers, Ron Garvin and Dick Slater a real true wrestling lesson. Commercial Break 'Thrilling' Tom Brandi vs. 'Jamm'n' Tommy Jammer w/The Vin Man The bell rings. Vinnie is antagonizing Brandi. Brandi dropkicks Vinnie through the ropes. Jammer nails Brandi and pounds away. Jammer swings Brandi to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Jammer stomps down on Brandi. Jammer lifts Brandi up and throat drops him on the top rope 1..2..Kick Out. Jammer chokes Brandi. Jammer goes to the top rope and crashes down with a knee drop but Brandi moves. Brandi regroups. Jammer limps up as Brandi dropkicks him down. Brandi swings Jammer to the ropes and clotheslines him down. Brandi follows with a snap suplex. Brandi goes to the middle ropes and comes down with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Brandi goes to the top rope but Vinnie hops on the apron and pushes him off. The Ref sees this and calls for the DQ. Jammer gets up. Him and Vinnie put the boots to Brandi. Jammer slams Brandi and follows with the California Splash. Jammer hurls Brandi over the top rope. Vinnie raises Jammer's arm as the boos reign down. Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, next week, right after this program, you will see the Loser Leaves Town Texas Death Match between Texas Red and The Hangman. Let's take a look at a special music video with the history between these two. Bon Jovi's Wanted Dead or Alive plays. We see Texas Red hitting the Hangman with a heart punch at WrestleRock. That's followed by slow motion shots of Texas Red hitting his heart punches on several opponents. We see Chicky Starr, Shaska Whatley and Skip Young all going out on stretchers. We then see shots of Nell, followed by the Hangman gripping his noose and slow motion shots of him putting opponents away with his Hangman's Neckbreaker. Texas Red and The Hangman's images go side by side as the video ends. Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, next week, AWA world champ Ric Flair will be here. We'll hear from the immortal Hulk Hogan. Dan Spivey will be in action as will Kerry Von Erich. Also, the reunited British Bombers will be in action and have a statement regarding Buzz Sawyer's suspension. All that and a lot more. "The Magnificent' Muraco vs. Neil Jordan Muraco's pumped up and wins the match with the inverted piledriver. Muraco stays in the ring as Larry Nelson enters. Nelson: Ok, Don Muraco, October 18th at Melee at the Mecca, you get your promised world title shot against Ric Flair. Tremendous opportunity. Your thoughts? Muraco: It's been a long time coming and I had to hurl over every obstacle to get here but brotha I'm here! I'm ready for my shot and this one's for the Superstar! Boos as Tully Blanchard, Larry Zbyszko and Arn Anderson enter the ring. Nelson: Ok, wait a minute. You guys aren't even supposed to be here. Come on! Tully: Keep quiet Nelson. (looks at Muraco) Listen up Muraco. We all know you don't stand a chance against Ric Flair. And to make sure of that, we wanted to remind you that you're in the four horsemen's world and this is what we do. Zbyszko and Anderson jump Muraco! Tully joins in and they start giving Muraco a beat down. Massive cheers as KERRY VON ERICH hits the ring swinging a chair! Tully and Arn make it to the outside but Von Erich nails Zbyszko's back with the chair and sends him though the ropes. Von Erich helps Muraco up as Tully and Arn help Zbyszko up. Tully and Arn are pointing up and warning Von Erich. Muraco rises and is calmed down by Von Erich.

Berzerker's finish is always a cool visual Duggan and Bravo in a taped fist match. Bring it on! Heel Rougeaus are still the best No way! Jerry Lawler is in the WWF! The King angle just sky rocketed! Nice move having Haku wrestle right after Lawler's comments. Kevin, Haku and now Lawler. Just who is the real King. I can't wait for SNME Slick's making a serious statement with the Black Diamond Enterprise As I expected, Funk delivers on his post title winning promo. I wouldn't cross him. One of Funk's henchmen, Fernandez looks ready to back up the Outlaw Vader gets to shine in the TV main event slot

Ivan brings in the Pitbulls, but can they match up to Nikita and Sting. I have a feeling Uncle Ivan has something up his sleeve. I wonder is this will a distraction for Sting as he heads into his long awaited title match with Luger. They might not like each other, but Pillman and Hall together could give the Dangerous Alliance some trouble The Armstrongs show what family unity is all about. Davey Boy is healed but Doom just might finish the job next time Wow, Muta wants to walk alone. He nails Steamboat and mists Paul E in the same segment. Now he'll have to contend with Rude and Hennig Damn! Bobby Heenan is coming! Sid wants the Giant but Z-Man is still looking for payback The Rockers/Freebirds feud is erupting but things are a bit off with Michaels Love the Worldwide format. It's fresh and always cool hearing DDP lines We're on the road to Halloween Havoc!

Austin continues his rapid rise York's computer data helps gives Wallstreet another win Damn, the Southern Boys/JJ and Southern Justice/Wild Bill keep the heat boiling on their feud The fans got their money's worth on that brutal dog collar match. Savage retains against a hot Tommy Rich. You're right, Savage is on another level Very creative ending to a very creative match. Great booking. I wonder how long before Anvil and Hammer lose it with Jimmy. RnR have the momentum and might once again become champions. It looks like Lawler's going to have a tough time getting the title off Bossman Exciting night at the Coliseum

Mike is getting his awesome form back The SOB's continue riding their wave of momentum Wow, Rob Z eliminates my pick from the tournament Cornette gives the Thrillseekers all the motivation they need as they take the Midnights to the limit Hart defeats a game Italian Stallion Hamrick sets the stage for the finals LA Kawada shines in another League win Martel's experience comes into play Lee puts the Sandman away Harlem Heat are gunning for the GS titles but it wont be easy taking them from the FOJ Some very interesting things went down in the 6 man tag. Severn gets the big upset and Dibiase gets pissed at the MVC. I'll be watching this unfold. Busick retains against a Portland legend Santa Barbara Coast to Coast get back in the win column Bigelow's roll continues Iron and Steel are chomping at the bit for a rematch for the titles Liger's ready for a LHW title match Blackman and Condrey go the distance. I'm sure we'll see another round

AWA @ The Royal Albert Hall 9-27-90 'The British Bomber' Johnny Smith w/Les Thornton vs. Marc Mero Rookie Mero is green but has moments of promise during the match. Smith keeps things clean and gets the UK fans going as he executes a superplex for the win. Smith gets a good pop and acknowledges it with a bow. King Kong Bundy vs. Bobby Blaze One thing about Blaze is he'll give you a fight. Blaze gives Bundy some trouble and rattles him a few times. Bundy regains control and goes to work. Bundy swings Blaze hard into the corner and follows with an Avalanche. Blaze staggers forward and goes down. Bundy finishes things off with a big splash. Dick Slater and Ron Garvin vs. The Heavenly Bodies Garvin and Slater's rugged style has the Heavenly Bodies bumping all over in the first segment. Bodies come back and control the next segment with cohesive teamwork mixed in with heel tactics and double teaming. After 15 minutes we get a pier six brawl. Slater and Garvin double punch Landel through the ropes. They double team Prichard and hit him with a double Russian Leg Sweep for the win. AWA TV Title Bout David Sammartino (C) vs. Gorgeous' Gary Young w/Austin Idol The bell rings and Idol distracts David as Gary nails him from behind. Gary works over David and gets in several quick near falls but David survives. David mounts a comeback and goes to town, until Idol trips him which allows Gary to regain control. Gary swings David to the ropes and hits a high knee 1..2..Kick Out. Gary and Idol berate the Ref. Gary clamps David in a headlock and goes for his running bulldog but David pushes Gary into the turnbuckles. Gary staggers out and twirls right into a belly to belly suplex 1..2..3! David clears the cobwebs. Idol quickly snatches the TV title and slides it by Gary. Idol is yelling at Gary. Gary regroups and grabs the title. David stands up and takes in the cheers. WHAM! Gary nails David's head from behind with the TV title! Idol runs in the ring and raises Gary's arm. Gary tosses the TV title on David's chest as the fans boo. Cactus Jack vs. Jimmy 'The Stud' Golden The bell rings and the brawl is on. Once again these guys fight all over the place and give each other a pounding. The momentum shifts several times and both men bleed. Golden punches Jack into the ropes and charges but Jack back drops him over the top rope. The Ref tries to keep Jack in the ring. Golden is in a daze but pulls a pair of brass knuckles out of his jeans. Golden gets on the apron. Jack closes in and Golden takes a swing but Jack snaps Golden's head on the top rope. The brass knuckles fall on the apron. As the Ref checks on Golden, Jack puts the brass knuckles on his fist. Golden staggers up as Jack blasts him with the brass knuckles. Golden falls on the apron. Jack drags Golden into the ring and hits a double arm DDT 1..2..3! The bloody Jack looks down at Golden and yells "Bang! Bang!" AWA National Tag Team Title Bout Latin Desire (C) vs. The Destruction Crew A few weeks ago, the Destruction Crew attacked Latin Desire with their sledge hammers. The champs haven't forgotten that and start things out with a bang. It's all Latin Desire as they work over the Destruction Crew with quick tags and double team maneuvers. The Destruction Crew finally turn the tide and go to work. Bloom slams Lou as Enos comes off the top rope with a diving headbutt 1..2..Kick Out. After taking a lot of punishment, Lou eventually makes the hot tag to Al. Al's on fire and cleans house but the Destruction Crew make a comeback and do a lot of double teaming on Al. They set it up and execute the Wrecking ball 1..2..NO! Lou makes the save. Lou buys Al some time by hammering away on the Destruction Crew. The Ref guides Lou back. Al is finally able to make the tag. Lou hits a snap suplex on Bloom but Enos breaks it. Al runs in and dropkicks Enos out of the ring. Bloom staggers up as Al superkicks him into a bridging back suplex by Lou 1..2..3! Big POP! AWA World Title Bout 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair w/Tully Blanchard vs. 'Lionheart' Tony St. Clair Tony gets an unbelievable pop during his entrance and introduction. Flair and Tully smirk at that. The first few minutes these guys trade holds and counter holds. Things heat up when Flair hits a chop in the corner but Tony fires back with several European uppercuts. The fans go wild as Tony hip tosses Flair across the ring. Flair staggers up as Tony nails him with a heels first dropkick. Tony hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Tony stays in control until he misses a knee drop. Flair regroups and works over Tony's knee. Flair sets Tony's leg across the bottom rope and delivers a few body drops. Flair hoists Tony up and executes a shin breaker. Flair gives the signal and applies the figure four. Flair wrenches away as Tony fights it. Tully reaches in and Flair grabs his hands for more leverage. The Ref catches them and forces Flair to break the hold and threatens him with a DQ. Flair and Tully argue with the Ref as Tony hobbles around trying to regroup. Flair turns around as Tony sends him through the ropes with a spinning forearm blast. The fans are going nuts. Tully runs over to help Flair. Tony feeds off his hometown fans. Flair finally gets on the apron but Tony suplexes him back in the ring. Tony swings Flair to the ropes, does a somersault and nails Flair with a diving headbutt to the mid section. Tony gets on the middle ropes and delivers a senton. Tony picks up Flair and hits his floating butterfly suplex. Before the Ref can count, Tully's on the apron. The Ref is warning Tully. The fans are booing. Tony gets up and goes after Tully but Tully quickly hops off the apron. Flair staggers up and nails Tony with a jumping knee to the back. Flair rolls Tony up with a hand full of tights as the Ref counts 1..2..3! The fans are in riot mode. Flair and Tully need to be escorted out. Tony staggers up. The fans stand up and applaud. Tony waves to them as they continue to cheer. OH NO! The Missing Link and Buzz Sawyer hit the ring and attack Tony! Both men have had issues with Tony and this isn't good. Police surround the ring to keep order. Link and Sawyer pound away on Tony. Wait a minute! Johnny Smith hits the ring and the fans go crazy as he fires away on Link and Sawyer. Smith's on fire but the numbers catch up. Just as Link and Sawyer get control, Tony's back up! Tony hammers away. Smith comes back also. Tony and Smith continue their assault. They stereo clothesline both Link and Sawyer over the top rope! The UK fans are up and cheering. Les Thornton walks to the ring. He looks at Tony and Smith, then nods and shakes their hands before exiting. Tony and Smith hug as the fans continue to cheer. It looks like the former rivals are reunited.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 9-26-90 Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight, we'll hear comments from the immortal Hulk Hogan. Also, Leo Burke takes on JW Storm. The Soul Patrol battle the Power Twins. A lot of our wrestlers are already in the United Kingdom for the big event at the Royal Albert Hall, but not to worry because you'll see plenty of action tonight. Ok, let's get to the ring. Ricky Santana vs. Neil Jordan Santana's looking charismatic in his green and gold colors. His charisma continues to shine in the ring as he wins the match with a flying elbow drop from the top rope. Commercial Break Col Debeers vs. Todd Rooney Debeers dismantles his opponent and wins the match with a front face piledriver. Nelson: Col Debeers, your signed to face Carlos Colon at Melee at the Mecca on Oct. 18th. I think you may have underestimated Carlos Colon. Debeers: As usual, you are dead wrong Larry Nelson. The only way that untouchable Colon gets the upper hand is when he attacks me from behind after I had a grueling match. At Melee, I will win this war once and for all! Commercial Break Leo Burke vs. 'The Future' JW Storm Storm attacks at the bell and pounds away on Leo. Storm rakes Leo's eyes and body slams him down. Storm angrily stomps away and drops a knee 1..2..Kick out. Storm chokes Leo, picks him up, swings him to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Storm drops an elbow 1..2..Kick Out. Storm goes for a suplex but Leo fights it and suplexes Storm over. Leo regroups. Storm staggers up as Leo nails him with several forearm blasts. Leo swings Storm into the corner and follows with a running forearm blast. Leo follows with a gut wrench suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Leo reaches down, but Storm grabs his trunks and hurls him through the ropes. Leo slowly gets back in the ring but Storm nails him with a knee lift. Storm swings Leo to the ropes and puts him down with a flying shoulder block 1..2..Kick Out. Storm swings Leo into the corner and charges in but Leo moves. Storm staggers back as Leo hits a belly to back suplex 1..2..3! Storm kicks out a second to late. Leo rolls out of the ring as Storm throws a tantrum. Commercial Break 'Jamm'n' Tommy Jammer w/The Vin Man vs. Carl Kellerman Vinnie is elated as Jammer wins the match with the California Splash. Nelson: Vinnie, you and Jammer have had some issues with Tom Brandi. Next week they will face each other in the ring and hopefully resolve things. Vin: Oh Larbo, things will get resolved because Tommy Jammer is going to beat that dork and kick sand in his face afterwards. Jammer: Brandi, you're nothing but a wimp and next week I'm going to mess up your ugly face! Vin: YEA! Commercial Break The Guerreros vs. Ray Glader and Samson Smith The Guerreros dominate but still use underhanded tactics just for the fun of it. The eventually win the match with a double hot shot on the top rope. The Guerreros cut a promo about their Melee at the Mecca match with the Tribal Nation. They say the Tribal Nation are an inferior team and they're using them as a stepping stone to the world titles. Commercial Break Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Arnie Goldstein Tsuruta destroys his opponent and finishes him off with a Power Bomb! Nelson announces that Jumbo Tsuruta will wrestle Stan Hansen for the International Title at Melee at the Mecca. Commercial Break Texas Red vs. Harold Bannister Red brutalizes poor Bannister and puts him out with the Heart Punch! As Bannister is being stretchered away, Nelson runs over nervously to Red. Nelson: Texas Red. I'm sure you heard the challenge made by Nell and the Hangman. Texas Death, loser leaves town match. Do you accept. Red looks down at the sweating Nelson, then looks dead into the camera. Red: It's time to finish the job. I accept! Commercial Break The Soul Patrol vs. The Power Twins Both teams high five before the match. The first few minutes is clean but hard hitting. The Power Twins use their unbelievable strength and showcase some serious power moves. The Soul Patrol have some muscle also and blend that in with speed to gain an advantage for a while. Things get a little tense and all four men slug it out. Walker and Dave fight to the outside. Larry and Jones battle inside the ring. Wait a minute! TED ARCIDI runs out and clobbers Walker from behind. Arcidi picks up Walker and clamps on a bearhug, then rams him into the steel post. Dave gets into the ring. The Power Twins double team Jones and. Dave hits a backbreaker and holds him, while Larry comes off the top rope with a knee to the mid section 1..2..3! Arcidi runs into the ring. The Power Twins hug him and they have a rambunctious celebration. What just happened?!?! Commercial Break 'Dangerous' Dan Spivey vs. Trent Watkins Spivey is relentless as he pounds his opponent down. Spivey swings Watkins to the ropes and finishes things off with a swinging side slam. Nelson: Dan Spivey, it's been signed. You will face Hulk Hogan at Melee at the Mecca on Oct. 18th, right here on Sports Channel America. I hope all that money Tully Blanchard paid you is worth all this. Spivey: After I put Hogan on the shelve, I'll have more money than I'll know what to do with. Is it worth it? Damn right it is! This will be the easiest money I've ever made. Hogan! You're history! Commercial Break Nelson: Ok fans, the AWA will be at the Royal Albert Hall tomorrow night and we'll have footage for you next week. I understand the AWA will release a special VHS copy of this event soon. Before we go, let's hear some comments from the immortal Hulk Hogan. Hogan is pumping iron and stops. Hogan: I should've known that coward Ric Flair and his goons would have something up their sleeves. Oh yea brother, they sent in an assassin in the form of Dan Spivey. Well, let me tell you something Dan Spivey. There's no way in hell you're going to stop me from eventually regaining the AWA world title! You'll never see the rest of that money because I have the power of Hulkamania on my side and we can't lose! Spivey! You're step one on my quest for the world title. So, Dan Spivey, whatcha gonna do when the power of Hulkamania runs wild on youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

The AWA puts the Destruction Crew (Wayne Bloom and Mike Enos) on the block. I'm just looking for a couple of lower to mid card wrestlers to fill out my roster.

Silver King gets some shine. This show really put a good focus on the stacked tag team division. Looking forward to seeing who will emerge as top contenders I'm liking the battle of the King's storyline. This could be big It's always good hearing what the wrestlers have to say. These promo spots keep the wrestlers relevant Dustin's back and is looking better than ever Man, I can't wait for Funk's first promo with the world title!

Tatanka has arrived Snuka vs. Sheik is the perfect old school match for the Garden Power and Glory are awesome! Looks like the Russians are heading into a feud The Northern Invasion get a huge win. This is a devastating tag team The King gets a tremendous win but suffers a brutal beatdown from Sherri's King. Great angle! I was wondering what you had planned for Haku and this couldn't have worked out better. Sherri's built quite the stable. The Ronin solidify themselves as champs. I think we've seen the last of the POP WOW! Funk beats Warrior for the title in MSG! This is blockbuster news! Funk's had one hell of a year and his championship reign is going to be chaotic and crazy. I love it!

Wow, a couple of action packed cards at the Coliseum Ms. York and Wallstreet are perfect heels in this area. Wins over Gaylord and Pow and along with a bunkhouse battle royal win. Yea, not a bad start. This will be fun Southern Justice get their heat back, but JJ helps the Southern Boys extinguish that Austin has gotten massively over already and takes the TV title just like that! Rich and HTM are having a wild feud. JYD's been a big part in this as well. I think Rich may have put a stamp on the feud with that guitar shot Man, that sneaky Hart never runs out of ideas. I'm sure the fans would love to see RnR give him his comeuppance Damn! It's one thing taking an Orndorff piledriver, but another taking it on the concrete. Dundee's out for awhile Savage is on top of his game. Fun match with JYD Not one but 2 powerslams! Bossman decisively wins the title from Lawler! This is huge! I wonder how Lawler will rebound.

The Tournament of Lions seems to be a lot more intense this year. These lions are hungry! The final four is set. Any one of these guys can pull it off but I think I'm going with PCO. Busick once again pleases with the always devastating Spinebuster Slam! Cow Palace Stormfront pulls off the upset and might have earned a title shot with that big win Kawada's still on a rampage. I would love to see a showdown with him and Busick for the TV title Piper will always give the fans their money's worth Slaughter and the FOJ remain a cohesive unit I can't see the MVC being stop. However, I know Iron and Steel are chomping for a rematch Dibiase pulls it out again Fresno You know the night is off to an exciting start when Scorpio busts out a moonsault in the opener Lee's plowing down again The Sicilian Smash, love that name Regal's on a roll again Douglas quickly bounces back into CA title contention Speaking of the CA title, Condrey's got a grip on that

Man, it's really great to have you back! A lot of great stuff going on in the WWF. Warrior vs. Funk will tear the Garden down Heenan leaving did come as a shock but it looks like it's open some doors for others to shine. Love the angle with Queen Sherri and King Kevin. Can't wait to see where this goes. Welcome back brother!

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 9-19-90 Footage from last week is shown. Hulk Hogan returns. He's confronted by Ric Flair and the Horsemen. Dan Spivey makes a surprise appearance and puts Hogan down with a big boot to the face. Flair tells Hogan, he doesn't get another shot at the title. Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. As you all know, next week the AWA will be at the Royal Albert Hall. We'll hear comments from both the champ, Ric Flair and his challenger Tony St. Clair. We'll also be hearing from Tully Blanchard and Dan Spivey. Kerry Von Erich will be in action. The AWA world tag champs, the Enforcers will be in the ring. All that and so much more, so let's get to the action. Mr. Saito vs. Neil Jordan Saito is dominant and wins the match with his Saito suplex. Commercial Break 'The Future' JW Storm vs. Todd Rooney Storm tosses his opponent around like a rag doll and puts him away with a spere! Nelson: JW, a couple of weeks ago, I think you got more than you bargained for with Leo Burke. You two will wrestle right here, next week. Storm: That washed up has been put his hands on me for no reason and now I'm going to teach him a lesson and show him why I'm the future and why he should retire! Commercial Break Konnan vs. Carl Kellerman Konnan is working like a heel and takes it to his opponent. The fans show their displeasure with thundering boos. Konnan hits a clothesline and finishes things off with the Konnan Crash (Samoan Drop) Footage is shown when Konnan turned on his Swords of Light partner Gama Singh. Konnan Samoan Drops Gama on the concrete. Nelson: Konnan, these fans and I were stunned and appalled by your actions. How could you do that to your partner Gama Singh? I know Gama will be back and I understand you two will face off next month at Melee at the Mecca. Konnan: I told you I needed to cut the deadweight and I did just that. Look, the Swords were a good team, but I was never going to get to the top with Gama. We had our opportunity in Mexico and that idiot blew it. A very wise man told me I needed to look out for myself because nobody else will. From now on, it's all about Konnan. Gama, after I beat you at Melee, I'm moving on to bigger and better things and those plans don't include you! Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, please welcome back the Soul Patrol. Living in America plays as Jones and Walker come out wearing Uncle Sam hats, American flag themed vests and pants. Nelson: We all know you missed out on your world tag team title shot thanks to the Enforcers. You will get your shot but I understand next week you will be facing the Power Twins. Walker: It's great to be back Larry. We've been training hard and brother we're ready to get back on track. Jones: That's exactly why we signed a match with the Power Twins. We want to get right back in the thick of things and we know the Power Twins will give us a test like no other team can. Enforcers! After that, we're coming after you and the AWA world titles! Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, with me now is Cactus Jack. Cactus, next week at the Royal Albert Hall, you will once again clash with Jimmy Golden. Jack: Trust me when I say this Larry, the UK will not be ready for this fight. Jimmy Golden! You started all this and.. Boos as Jimmy Golden comes out Golden: You're right Jack! The UK isn't ready for us but I just can't wait until then. Let's fight right now! Golden goes to the ring. Jack: You're on! Bang! Bang! Jack hits the ring. A Ref gets in there and we've got an impromptu match! Cactus Jack vs. Jimmy 'The Stud' Golden Fists are flying as the bell rings. They fight to the outside and all around the ring. Jack hurls Golden into the ring. As Jack gets through the ropes, Golden nails him with knee to the head. Golden pounds away on Jack, slams him down and gives him several angry stomps. Golden swings Jack to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Jack swings back and clotheslines Golden down. Jack regroups. Jack swings Golden to the ropes and flips him over with a knee to the mid section. Jack starts hammering away on Golden. Jack slams Golden and follows with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Jack reaches down but Golden rakes his eyes. Golden staggers up. Both men have a furious punch exchange. Golden is against the ropes. Cactus swings off the opposite ropes and hits a type off flying press that sends both men over the top rope. Both me are lying on the outside as the Ref counts to 10. After a minute, both men stagger up and continue to fight until several prelim wrestlers rush out to break them up. Commercial Break We see a desolate town. The camera pans up to the Hangman gripping his noose. The camera pans over to Nell wearing his old preacher suit and white cowboy hat. Nell: Texas Red, the time has finally come. You know that old saying, this town isn't big enough for the both of us? Well, the AWA isn't big enough for you and the Hangman. We're going to settle this with an old fashion showdown, a Texas Death loser leaves town match. Oh we've watched the countless souls you've sent away but your soul is next. The question is, do you have the guts? The camera pans up to the Hangman as he tightens his grip on his noose. Commercial Break 'The Modern Day Warrior' Kerry Von Erich vs. Marvin Hanes Kerry nails Hanes with the Discuss punch and finishes things off with the claw! Nelson: Kerry, you've been on quite the roll since returning to the AWA. As you can see, there's a lot going on here. Kerry: I'm glad you said that Larry. You know, I saw what went down last week with Hogan and the Horsemen. The Horsemen are real good at playing the numbers. That doesn't sit right with me. So, Hulk Hogan, if you ever need my help, just let me know brother. Let's even up those numbers. Commercial Break AWA World Tag Team Champs The Enforcers w/Tully Blanchard vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez Tully's all smiles as Arn hits a spinebuster and Zbyszko follows with a swinging neckbreaker for the easy win. Nelson: Ok. joining me now are Tully Blanchard and the Enforcers. Boy, you guys really put a damper on Hulk Hogan's return. Just what's going on with you guys and Dan Spivey? Arn: Before we get to that, I have a message for that white knight wannabe Kerry Von Erich. Tread lightly because you sure as hell don't know what you're dealing with. Zbyszko: That goes for any other spudhead that wants to be a hero. Stay out of our way and stay out of our business. Tully: Spoken like true Horsemen. Now, if Dan Spivey could come out and join us. Spivey walks out looking like a mean machine. Tully: It's no secret. I paid this man a large sum of money to take care of Hulk Hogan and last week was just a taste. Mr. Spivey knows he will get paid in full when the job is done which I have no doubt about that. Spivey: Hogan! Yea, it's real simple. I did it for the money and you can bet I'll finish the job! Tully shakes Spivey's hand and Spivey walks away. Tully: Hogan, you don't call the shots anymore, the AWA world champ Ric Flair does. Your days in the AWA are over and Dan Spivey wil see to that. You're looking at the four horsemen and your looking at the symbol of excellence! Tully, Arn and Zbyszko hold up the four fingers. Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, I've been told that Hulk Hogan will have some comments next week. Ok, next Saturday the AWA will have a big event at the Royal Albert Hall. Ric Flair will defend the AWA world title against Tony St. Clair. Let's hear comments from both men. St. Clair: In just one week, I'll be wrestling for the biggest prize in front of my hometown. You know, when I returned to the AWA I was a lot like Ric Flair. I wanted to be known as simply the best and I had all the luxuries like money, private jets, suits, you name it. However, I lost focus of myself and my wrestling ability in the ring. Well, I got focused and grounded and went back to the basics. I can say that I'm more focused than ever and I'm ready to win the AWA world title. I'm winning this for the UK and for the sport of wrestling! Flair: The United Kingdom! Royal Albert Hall! Get ready because the Nature Boy is coming! St. Clair, oh I know you're a big deal over there and you're elated to be wrestling in your home for MY AWA world title. St. Clair! You haven't got a chance pal! I'm going to take you to wrestling school and humiliate you in front of your soon to be heartbroken peers. Then after I beat you, I'm going to bring a party to the UK like they've never seen before! WOOOOO!

The Dangerous Alliance has arrived! Paul E cuts the promo of a lifetime. Man, this is going to be good! Sting's on an unbelievable roll while Luger's at the top of his heel game. These two finally meet at Havoc! Nikita better take Uncle Ivan seriously The Samoans call in the OG's. Crush is laid out and Demolition are against the odds Michales is taking advantage of Marty's injury by getting in some solo shine I love all the tag team chaos going on. Every team for themselves Who will be Sid's next victim??? Hall seems to have a big problem with the dangerous alliance. Nice job with quick DDP lines. Really adds something to the shows The road to Halloween Havoc is going to be a wild one

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Hamrick looks good as he advances Sabu defeats his rival Snow in a thriller I knew Lee would bulldozer his way back Candido gets back into solo forum quick Azul's one of the favorites to win it Rose always finds a way to stay relevant Portland Right now, Adams is at the top of his game Martel's staying in title contention Midnights get the win but the Thrillseekers have a bright future Watch out Dibiase, the Hitman is coming Busick has 2 strong finishers in his arsenal. It's going to be hard taking the TV strap from him Dibiase's all healed up Eugene Cash opens things up with a nice win Regal has some serious momentum going since slaying the monster Coast to Coast get back on the winning track Hamrick gets a cool visual win Barr retains in yet another exciting LHW title bout Condrey has an iron grip on the CA title

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 9-12-90 Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. The Immortal Hulk Hogan returns tonight! AWA world champ Ric Flair along with all the members of the four horsemen will be here. Bobby Blaze takes on Gary Young for a TV title shot at the Royal Albert Hall. Skip Young battles Texas Red. All that and a lot more, so let's get to the ring. The Magnificent Muraco vs. Trent Watkins Muraco looks better than ever and wins the match with an inverted piledriver. Nelson: Don Muraco, come on over. On October 18th right here on the Sports Channel, the AWA will have a special TV event called Melee at the Mecca, from Milwaukee. Don Muraco, you're going to get a shot at the AWA world title. Ric Flair will be defending that title in the UK, so you could be facing either him or Tony St. Clair. Muraco: This is the moment I've been waiting for. I went through hell with Jumbo Tsuruta in the cage at WrestleRock to get this opportunity and it doesn't matter if it's St. Clair or Flair, I'm coming hard and I'm coming to win the AWA world title! Commercial Break The Professionals vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez Mike Graham and Brad Rheingans have joined forces and it looks like they've been teaming forever. They take turns out wrestling their opponents and even embarrassing them with some humiliating slaps and cheap shots. The Professionals hit a double front face suplex for the win. The Professionals cut a promo and say that was just a small dose of their wrestling expertise and they wont be satisfied until they win some gold. Commercial Break Nelson: With me now is Skip Young. Skip, it appears that Texas Red has sent Tiger Conway and your Jive Tone partner, Pez Whately out of the AWA. You'll be facing Texas Red in just a moment. Skip: Texas Red! You broke up the Jive Tones sucker and now I'm going to break your face! Let's do this! Pez, Tiger, this one's for you! Texas Red vs. Skip Young As soon as Red enters the ring, Skip attacks. Skip pounds away on Red, swings him to the ropes and nails him with a high dropkick. Red staggers against the ropes but swings back and clotheslines Skip down. Red hoists Skip up and chokeslams him down. Red picks up Skip, pauses and nails him with the heart punch! 1..2..3! Red walks by the camera and says "Nell, Hangman, show yourselves!" Moments later, Skip Young is stretchered out Commercial Break We see Col Debeers standing in front of a tank. His head is bandaged. Debeers: Carlos Colon! You bottom of the barrel peasant! You no good dirty untouchable! Our war rages on and I promise you Colon, I will be victorious! Carlos Colon vs. Arnie Goldstein Colon does a cartwheel, hops on the middle turnbuckles and nails his opponent with a diving clothesline for the win. Nelson: Carlos, you heard the comments from Col Debeers. Colon: He's right about one thing, this war is far from over! This war will not end, until he can't stand. Debeers! This war rages on! Commercial Break King Kong Bundy vs. Neil Jordan and Roland Riggs Since WrestleRock, Bundy has been unstoppable. He's taken out powerhouses like Steve Disalvo and the Snowman. Tonight he takes on 2 men. He powerslams Roland over, slams Jordan on top of Roland and finishes both men off with his big splash followed by a mandatory 5 count. Commercial Break The Takano Dragons vs. Todd Rooney and Carl Kellerman Takanos are in total sync tonight. Shunji executes a superplex as George follows with a frog splash for the exciting win. It's announced that the Takanos will get a shot at the AWA world tag titles next month at Melee at the Mecca. Commercial Break Winner gets a TV title shot on September 27th at the Royal Albert Hall Bobby Blaze vs. 'Gorgeous' Gary Young w/Austin Idol Blaze enters the ring wearing his white ring jacket with red flames. He takes it off and is ready to go. Idol walks into the ring and grabs the mic. "Listen up darlings. Let me introduce to you, the new and improved, Gorgeous Gary Young" Young struts out wearing leopard colored pants and wrist bands. He hugs Idol and seems more confident than ever. The match goes back and forth for a few minutes until during a break, Young gives Blaze a cheap shot. Young takes over and executes a vertical suplex. Young swings off the ropes and hits an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Young hurls Blaze to the outside and distracts the Ref while Idol picks up Blaze and hurls him back into the ring. Young swings Blaze to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Blaze kicks him. Young staggers up as Blaze dropkicks him down. Blaze regroups and goes to town on Young with hip tosses, slams, clotheslines and back drops. Blaze hooks Young and executes the Northern Lights Suplex 1..2..(Idol reaches in and pulls Blaze by the hair) kick out. Blaze gets up and goes out after Idol. Blaze chases Idol around the ring but eventually gets back in the ring. Young quickly nails Blaze with a knee lift and follows with a running bulldog 1..2..3! Young gets out of the ring and celebrates with Idol. Commercial Break Larry Nelson is in the ring. Nelson: Is everybody ready? Joining me now is the former AWA world champion, the immortal Hulk Hogan!! The fans blow the roof off the place as Eye of the Tiger blasts and Hogan appears. He gives them a double thumbs up and goes into the ring. Hogan paces around and soaks in the cheers. Hogan cuffs his ear and the cheers get louder. Nelson: Great to have you back Hulk. It looks like your leg is all healed up. The people all want to know. Are you ready for action? Hogan: Well you know something Lethal Larry, since losing the world title at WrestleRock, Hulk Hogan has been rehabbing, pumping iron and getting my mind straight. Losing the world title had the Hulkster feeling down but then I got back up and got focused brother. All these great fans letters got me through a dark time. I want to thank each and every Hulkamaniac for all their tremendous support. On that note, Hulk Hogan is back and Hulk Hogan wants the AWA world title back brother! The fans are up and cheering but then the boos reign down as the four horsemen stroll out and into the ring. Tully grabs a mic. Arn and Zbyszko are sporting their AWA world tag titles and of course Flair is dressed to the nines and has the world title on his shoulder. Nelson: Come on now, you guys will get your time later. Tully: Zip it Nelson! (looks at Hogan) Hogan! That was a real emotional speech but right now keep your mouth shut because the AWA world champ has something to say. Flair: Hogan! You've got some nerve walking out here and talking about getting this title back. This title belongs to me pal. While you were out drowning in your sorrows, I've been defending this title all over the globe. In 2 weeks I'm going to give Tony St. Clair a wrestling lesson in his own backyard. After that, I'm going to beat that goof Muraco in Milwaukee. Then it's on to another contender and another and another. But Hogan, you're not on that list. You have to climb that immortal ladder and earn it. You see, you're no longer calling the shots pal. I am! Hogan: Well let me tell you something Ric Flair, I am coming to get that title back and there's not a damn thing you or your stooges can do about it! Flair: I don't think so big man. It looks like you'll have other things to worry about. Flair looks pass Hogan. Hogan turns around WHAM! Hogan gets nailed by a big boot from DAN SPIVEY!!!! The Horsemen all laugh and stroll out of the ring. Flair stays behind. Flair: You don't get another shot at the title and that's final! Flair gives Hogan a stomp before leaving. On the outside, the camera picks up Tully giving Dan Spivey a thick envelope. Flair, Tully, Arn and Zbyszko flash the four fingers as the show ends.

Always fun seeing a new character arrive. Southern Boys vs Southern Justice is a textbook Memphis feud. Keep it coming Yes! I've been waiting for Michael Wallstreet to emerge. I really liked this gimmick IRL and wished it lasted longer. I can't wait to see what you do with the York Foundation RnR are rocking their way to a title shot I like Austin playing the arrogant tweener. This sets up all sorts of possibilities HTM is absolutely the right heel to help get Rich over as a big babyface. Having JYD as an ally sure doesn't hurt either The Steiners continue their dominant reign Savage vs Dundee is a big draw in Memphis. Savage has definitely been on his A game Bossman turns! I have to say, after that last TV segment with Lawler, I can understand why Bossman did this. Looking forward to watching this play out.

Who will emerge as this year's lion? PCO has a lot of momentum and might ride it all the way through the tournament Scotty's also had a solid run and might make the Playboy Club proud After slaying the monster, I wonder what's next for Regal The Hexagon and Thrillseekers split and still have a representative in the tournament Looks like Hart's gunning for the man of means Vancouver Iron and Steel are on the path for a tag title rematch Windham gets back on track quick with a big win over the monster Could the Midnights be on the verge of another epic run Wow, Gordy wins the submission title in a dominant way. Gordy's sporting 2 belts and a very busy schedule ahead. If anyone can handle that, it's Gordy. FOJ and Slaughter have formed quite the alliance. Busick runs with the main event slot and delivers with the Spinebuster Slam! Kelowna The League of Gentleman have quickly become a serious faction in PCW Lee proves he's still a threat The SOB's continue to ride their wave of momentum. These guys have really gotten over Always fun watching 2 Northwest legends like Piper and Rose go at it Liger makes his case for a LHW title shot Condrey continues his remarkable reign

After a great build, it's Clash time! Whoever that big guy was, he sure earned his money by walking down Badstreet with the Freebirds. Hall puts it in high gear and retains against Big Josh. Hall's rock'n that TV title Sting vs Nikita was off the charts! Sting gets the dramatic win and Nikita has an epic face turn. Great stuff Sid still rules the world! Demolition and Crush have rapidly gotten over as a faction. Ok, looks like the Samoans have severed ties with Gary Hart. DAMN! Paul E, Hennig and Rude! Watch out WCW! Classic promo by Paul E. This is a game changer Doom is taking out everybody and Michaels looks to be frustrated. Of course Luger and Steamboat deliver. Wow, didn't see that Muta run in coming. I'm all for an intense Steamboat/Muta feud. And now we have the big money match between Luger and Sting coming. WCW is on fire!

Nakano put up a fight but that final kick sequence from Vrij was impressive Suzuki gets a big win over a game Taylor. Fun match up Johnson brought the power but Koslowski remained poised and finished strong I had the same reaction as the fans when Tadeu finished Malenko off with the knee. Yea, bad draw for Shamrock, but no shame in losing to a top notch competitor like Salman. Salman's got to be considered one of the favorites to win it all Man, I know Koslowski was satisfied with that pin. Great night for the Koslowski brothers. Who knows, maybe we'll get a showdown between the brothers Damn, what a comeback by Onita! Getting the submission win was incredible. WOW! In a show stealing match, Funaki gets the big win over Backlund to cap off a tremendous opening round. Can't wait for the next show!