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High Energy are rising the ranks I can't wait for Funk vs. Tito. They're going to have a barn burner at Mania Slick isn't playing around. Spivey's some serious muscle and it could be bad news for Brown I think Bart and Manny are going to work things out with an old fashion fight Tugboat and Hammer get some shine Great angle with Minotaur. Perfect for his character Good to see Brandi still thrilling the crowds Northern Invasion win a battle against the Commonwealth. I'm sure this war isn't over yet.

The Commonwealth are born again If you have a King in your name, you'll have to deal with Lawler. I'm really liking Lawler's heel run here The Nasties have been on such a roll that it was only a matter of time before they got some gold It took a lot but Earthquake dethrones Duggan for the IC title. I'm hyped for a Quake IC title reign After the craziness of the last two title bouts, it was the right time for the basics as Ronin wins with a cradle. The WWF gave us an epic Funk/Dusty feud. Manny helping Funk retain lets Dusty leave with pride. Again, great job with this feud. The Rumble was well written and easy to follow. The match had a variety of wrestlers and some surprise entrants. I popped for Tito winning. He drew an early number and eliminated Jake, who had the sweet 30 number. This made for a great underdog story. Tito taking on Funk for the world title at Mania will deliver. These guys will work well together and give the fans their money's worth. The Road to Wrestlemania is off and running!

The TV tournament was a lot of fun. Big upcoming finale with Morton taking on Tasha's pretty boy. I think we're in for a big show.

Van Hammer makes a rock'n debut. I'm positive this gimmick would get over in a territory like this. After that promo, I would pay to see Angel go at it with Abby. Oh yea an appearance by the MOD Squad! Right call having New Breed go over, but still cool seeing the MOD Squad Very creative split screen promos from Zeus and Haystacks. Talk about a collision! Another anticipated big man brawl between Kaz and Bedlam. Great heated segment The Lords of Darkness have been born. The Smoking Gunns are riding into town Pourteau is looking and feeling the part. An open challenge is always a gutsy move Morgan's pissed but I'm not sure he knows what he's dealing with Johnny B Badd ends the show on a high charismatic note Love the PPV poster. Pretty damn cool.

The wrestlers are really turning it up for this tournament IRL I loved the Nikita/Rude feud so it's cool seeing it happening here Hennig and Pillman are shining and I hope they cross paths Steamboat's always a favorite to win it Taker's getting good time to build his character Looks like Marty gave Doom an unexpected surprise The 10 man tag is great entertainment especially involving the Armstrongs and Southern Boys Pretty Wonderful is making waves Sting sure has his hands full. Will Sid rule the world at the Clash?

Excellent write ups for both battle royals. The Steiners looked amazing but damn so did Soul-les. I agree with AD, their match with the Road Warriors is going to be insane! What a way to cap off Idol's career. He went out with a bang darling. Savage retires him and retains the title. Hmmmmm but Liz didn't seem to happy. The next battle royal was full of thrills and grudges. Loved the bumps. I thought the King was going to pull it off but Luger wins it. Luger vs. Savage is a great money making match up. The winners of the battle royals really earned their shots tonight.

PCO wins a battle but Finlay seems to have his troops in line Guido sure has a lot of fight in him Wright's bringing out some serious ruthlessness in Dreamer I can see Bigelow having enough and plowing over Richards LOL Adams is gunning for Hart big time You better be focused when wrestling Martel. I wonder if Candido will eventually give in to Piper. Vancouver Lane and Condrey represent the Midnights well. Vito and Sandman keep their rivalry going. Windham gets a big win over a recently reheated Finlay I'll say it again, who can stop Kawada? Props to Coast to Coast for taking the champs to the limit A world title chain match...COOL! I think Bret might be done with Dibiase for good now Kelowna Thrilling finish to kick things off Scorpio has Guido's number but it wouldn't surprise me if Guido wants another one The OWC puts a stop to Fastball's fun FOJ rack up another title defense. Rough weekend for Richards Hexagon defeat the single's champs again. I see some title shots soon Oh man, I know Liger and Eaton tore the house down.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 1-30-91 Larry Nelson: Hello everyone and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight, Gama Singh defends his AWA TV title against Gary Young. Latin Desire takes on the Bunkhouse Boys. As you all know the War Games is coming to the St. Paul Civic Center on February 14th and we'll be hearing from the four horsemen as well as pre recorded comments from Hulk Hogan. Ok, let's get to the ring. The Cobra vs. Bradley Damen Cobra makes his return to the AWA and immediately thrills fans with his high octane offense. Cobra hits a snap suplex and follows with a leg drop from the top rope for the win. The fans will need to catch their breath after that one. Commercial Break Leo Burke vs. Todd Rooney Burke's first match back since SuperClash and he's aggressive tonight. Burke nails Rooney with several European uppercuts then clamps on the sleeper for the win. Nelson: Welcome back Leo. At SuperClash, we all saw what that lunatic Maxx Payne did to your arm. I know you have something to say. Burke: Yea, Payne messed up my arm pretty good but he did it by attacking me from behind. Ok Payne, let's see what you can do face to face. Anytime, anyplace! Get ready for the real pain! Commercial Break Latin Desire vs. The Bunkhouse Boys Latin Desire's tremendous National Tag Title reign came to an end at SuperClash, so these guys are looking to get back into serious contention. The Bunkhouse Boys had a hard hitting debut at SuperClash and sent a strong message to the tag team division. The bell rings and the Bunkhouse Boys charge. Both teams go at it as the Ref tries to get things under control. The match continues at a fever pace. Latin Desire get control and work Houston over and almost get the win with a double suplex/Stereo elbow drops but Golden makes the save. Later, the Bunkhouse Boys command a segment by beating up Lou Perez pretty bad. They almost get the pin when Golden punches Lou in the gut and Houston follows with a bulldog but Al makes the save. Lou eventually makes the hot tag to Al and Al cleans house. Al's on fire until the Bunkhouse Boys start double teaming which brings in Lou for another pier six brawl. During the melee, Al rolls up Houston for a quick 1..2..3! Even in defeat, the Bunkhouse Boys keep fighting after the bell as do Latin Desire. Commercial Break Thunderstruck vs. Carl Kellerman Another AWA debut as the muscle man rookie Thunderstruck comes down the aisle slapping hands with the fans. He's got a good guy face and gets the job done as he wins the match with a bearhug/belly to belly suplex. Thunderstruck cuts a promo and just seems fired up and excited to be in the AWA. Commercial Break AWA World Tag Team Champs Dick Slater and Ron Garvin are standing in front of an AWA banner. The titles are on their shoulders. Garvin: February 14th is Doomsday for the four horsemen. In the War Games you boys have nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. Get ready for the pounding of your lives. Slater: Horsemen! You've been riding high and mighty but we know you aint so tough. We whooped you for these here titles but that aint noth'n compared to the whooping we're going to give you at War Games. You're going to get the beatings of your lives and we're going to be happy to do it! Nelson: Strong words from the world tag team champs. It all happens at the War Games. However, we're going to get a little preview next week. Listen to next week's blockbuster main event. Hulk Hogan will go one on one with Arn Anderson! That's right! Right here, next week! Commercial Break The British Bombers vs. Marvin Haywood and Arnie Goldstein The Bombers are healed up from their brutal SuperClash chain match and look better than ever. Smith executes a superplex on Haywood as St. Clair follows with a senton for the win. The Bombers cut a promo and say they went through hell with Buzz Sawyer and Missing Link so if the Guerreros want a run at us, we're more than ready! Commercial Break Nelson: Ok fans... Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissie bursts onto the scene. Nelson: Adnan, what are you doing here? Adnan: Next week! Next week! You will see the destruction caused by Kokina Maximus! I will unleash the monster and nobody is safe! Nobody can prepare for Kokina! Adnan leaves. Nelson: (pauses) Ok ah let's go to the ring The Equalizer vs. Ray Glader Equalizer brutalizes his opponent and easily wins the match with a stomp from the middle ropes. Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, joining me now are the four horsemen, Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Larry Zbyszko, Tully Blanchard along with Shawn Michaels. The Horsemen and Michaels enter the ring dressed to the nines. Nelson: Saturday, February 14th, St. Paul Civic Center, War Games. Tully snatches the mic and pushes Nelson back. Tully: Magnum TA! You think you pulled one over on the Horsemen? Think again? Oh yea, you really thought you put the fear in me by making me a part of this match and entering first against that beach bum Muraco. Do I look scared? I haven't been in the ring in a long time but it wont take much to beat Muraco senseless. (laughs) I've been beating up Muraco for months now and that isn't going to change in the War Games. Zbyszko: You know we heard those two spudheads Garvin and Slater talking a big game but that's all those two idiots know how to do. We're a cohesive unit and at War Games we're going to rub their faces against the cage and make them bleed. They'll be begging for mercy but they don't deserve it. Arn: The War Games is Horsemen domain and a serious crime will be committed. Not jaywalking, not petty theft but aggravated assault! Hulk Hogan, you and I lock horns next week and after I'm done with you, your team's going to be looking for a new partner. Michaels: If you want to be elite, you have to hang with the elite. Nobody's more elite than the Horsemen, so here I am. Kerry Von Erich, if by a miracle you even make it to War Games, you're all mine and I'm going to kick your head through the cage! Flair: Magnum TA and all the AWA powers that be think they can screw over the Horsemen and get away with it. Not a chance! Everybody knows that I'm the one and only true AWA world champion. However, before I get to that, I have personal unfinished business with you Hulk Hogan. The odds are that you wont make it to War Games (hits Arn on the shoulder) But if you do, if you do, I'm going to end Hulkamania once and for all! Then, the world title comes back to where it belongs, around my waist. The Horsemen and Shawn Michaels are walking out of War Games the winners! Easy as that! WOOOOO! Commercial Break AWA TV Title Bout Gama Singh (C) vs. 6-Man Champ 'Gorgeous' Gary Young The bell rings and Young charges but Gama back drops him. Young staggers up as Gama dropkicks him down. Gama hits a suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Gama continues to work Young over. Young turns things around with an eye rake. Young swings Gama into the corner and follows with a running back elbow smash. Young snapmares Gama over and hits a neck snap 1..2..Kick Out. The match continues to go back and forth. Young gets control and swings Gama into the turnbuckles but Gama jumps up on the turnbuckles and comes back with a reverse press 1..2..3! Just as Gama stands up, JW Storm and Ricky Santana hit the ring and start pounding on Gama. Young staggers up and joins in. The Idols are beating down on Gama. The fans cheer as the Tribal Nation and The Missouri Tiger hit the ring! Fists are flying until the Idols retreat. The Tribal Nation and Tiger help Gama up and hand him the TV title. They raise Gama's arms as the fans cheer. Commercial Break We see Hulk Hogan pumping iron at the gym. He stops and looks into the camera. Hogan: There was just no other way brother! This situation is way out of control and Magnum TA made the right call with the War Games. It all comes down to that! Oh yea, I know I've got Arn Anderson one on one next week but I'm not a fool. I know all the goons will be lurking. But remember this goons, I have friends too, friends that want a piece of each and every one of you, just like I do. Between now and War Games, if you goons want a fight, we're going to give you one! You run your mouths and make empty threats but trust me when I say, you all have bitten off way more than you can chew. So, Horsemen, Michales, whatcha all gonna do when the power of Hulkamania and all our allies run wild on youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!

Damn, that's a stacked card! I'm so ready for this!

The only thing I have is Jim Neidhart should be on the WCW roster.

Solid series of house shows The tag teams are really being showcased. The Fantastics and Nightmares is a great match up. High Energy, Spirit Warriors and Bolsheviks are looking to get into title contention. The one that stood out to me was the Nasty Boys beating Snuka and Andre. I know Snuka and Andre are winding down but this is still a huge win for the Nasties. IC Champ Duggan had a great weekend with 2 tough title defenses I loved the Funk/Billy Jack title match. I could see Funk being pinballed around until taking Jack out with the branding iron to retain.

Very competitive matches this week. Shows how stacked your roster is. Sid adds reinforcements while Sting plays it cool. Can't wait to see how all this plays out at the Clash Love the battle royal concept. Puts a fresh spin on things Marty better have a big ace up his sleeve going up against Doom again.

Pourteau defeats Demon to win the LHW. This match already sets the stage for an exciting LHW division in GWF New Breed gain buzz quick by beating an over team I can't imagine what Vampire and Kabuki are going to do to those poor souls. Props to Kaz for having the guts to stand up to a maniac like Bedlam Haystacks and Zeus will collide! Angel is the right man to take on Abby and I'm sure Abby's going to have a fork ready Killer Kyle brings some intrigue. What could possibly be in that case Morgan sends a strong message to the champ Huge news with Watts working a deal with WCW. Perfect place to go and get established.

Muta gets his showcase and now there's nowhere to go but up I think Southern Justice saved Bill's life Looks like Medusa relished Austin's win over Mr. Magnificent Great seeing Mascaras back in the game and frustrating Wallstreet. Can York's computer figure Mascaras out? Moondogs are nuts but the Road Warriors snack on that The fans loved seeing Rick back but it doesn't last long thanks to Sullivan. Scott will need some backup dealing with Soulless Over to Memphis Graham's technical wrestling pays off I'm eager to watch the Can Am make their mark here DWB's get the win but the Ebony Express turn some heads Well, it didn't take Luger long to make his presence known in the main event scene. Savage vs. Luger will be money! It's Memphis so that means RnR and the Destruction Crew will get a great gimmick blow off match Oh man the Prince gets embarrassed big time. I can't imagine the revenge Lawler's going to get.

Cornette, Guido and a Sicilian hammer. That's too much for anyone Let the good times roll with Fastball Wright's really pushing it with Regal No doubt Dibiase's investment will pay off with Lee Sabu seems to be getting Busick even more aggressive and that's pretty scary. Just ask Sweet Stan Piper and Candido keep their feud on high. One thing I love about this game is watching writers put together interesting names for a feud. This is definitely one of them. LA Wright sure is making a lot of enemies Adams is having an amazing run. Can't wait for his run at Bret The Sons shut down Stormfront's antics. At some point the Sons and Fastball should cross paths. That would be a blast Liger and Eddie make the most of the LA spotlight. The fact that you mentioned this shows how organized and well thought out your booking is Gordy shows his at full strength and we just got a taste of what's to come Hart and Condrey end the night with a masterpiece. What you did with Condrey has been incredible and it made this the classic match people in LA will be talking about for a long time. Speaking of classics, I believe Hart has plenty more ahead. Santa Barbara PCO leads Money Train to an important victory Scorpio gets a thrilling win in another thrilling LHW contest The OWC knock Fastball's fun out of the park Damn, Slaughter and Awesome beat the hell out of each other The FOJ retain again. It's so cool watching them have a solid reign. Well deserved Douglas continues his Cinderella CA title run

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 1-23-91 Footage from last week is shown as AWA Commissioner Magnum TA announces War Games to the Horsemen. Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Well, newly appointed commissioner Magnum TA rocked the show last week. That's right, on February 14th the War Games comes to the St. Paul Civic Center. How fitting for Valentine's Day. On that note, both Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair will be here tonight. We're all still feeling the aftershocks from SuperClash and I'm sure both men will have a lot to say about War Games and the AWA world title. We've got a lot of action tonight, so let's get to the ring. Los Boricuas vs. Samson Smith and Kenny Issacs Los Boricuas come to the ring wearing black pants, red tank tops and Panama hats. The fans immediately take a liking to them as they show off some great chemistry. The match ends when Perez executes a snap suplex as Castillo follows with a sling shot splash. Impressive debut. Commercial Break The Hangman w/Nell vs. Frankie Wilson Hangman brutalizes poor Frankie and finishes him off with the Hangman's neckbreaker. Nell gets in the ring and says something. Hangman lifts up Frankie and drops him with the Heart Punch! Nelson: Come on Nell, what was the point of that? Look, that poor kid is being stretchered out of here. Nell: That poor soul got off easy. Larry Nelson, one by one the Hangman has terminated each and every lost soul we've targeted. Our latest victim Cactus Jack relished in violence. Cactus Jack was a sick and troubled soul, so we put him out of his misery. We did him a favor. Now, the big question is, which poor soul is next? Hangman puts the noose around Larry's neck. Larry is scared to death and runs out of there. Commercial Break Bobby Blaze vs. The Equalizer Equalizer attacks at the bell and gives Blaze a pounding. He punches him down, then follows with a good stomping. Equalizer hits a big knee drop but Blaze kicks out at 2. Blaze weathers the storm and fires back with a comeback. Blaze slams Equalizer down and follows with a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. An eye rake changes the tempo and Equalizer tears into Blaze and almost gets the pin after a big boot to the chest. Blaze mounts another comeback with a back drop and dropkick. Blaze has things going his way until the bell rings, signaling a 10 minute draw. Afterwards, Equalizer gets up and pushes Blaze. Blaze pushes back but several officials run in to break it up. Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, joining me now is Konnan. Konnan, at SuperClash you had the biggest win of your AWA career when you defeated El Canek. But first I have to ask, where is Gary Hart? Konnan: Gary Hart was on a mission. He saw the talent in me and he wanted the world to see it. Gary fulfilled his mission and brought me to the level I was always meant to be at. You're looking at a man who's standing on his own right now. Konnan pauses and then takes off his mask! Nelson: WHOA! I was not expecting that. Konnan: It's time for you and the rest of the world to recognize! Recognize Konnan! I'm the real deal and I'm here! Commercial Break The Guerreros vs. Carl Kellerman and Neil Jordan The Guerreros are breaking rules and taunting their opponents. Chavo springboards Jordan into a flying press by Mando for the win. The Guerreros cut a promo and say they hated to stoop to the Tribal Nation's level at SuperClash but had to teach them a valuable lesson. They talk about the British Bombers chain match at SuperClash and say if they ever want to have an old fashion clean and pure match, then the Guerreros would be up for the friendly challenge. Commercial Break 'The Rocker' Shawn Michales vs. Harrold Bannister Michales shows off some incredible moves and skillset before finishing things off with a superkick. Nelson: Ok, Shawn Michales, you have a lot of explaining to do. You show up at SuperClash and assault Kerry Von Erich then last week you helped the Horsemen attack the AWA world tag champs Dick Slater and Ron Garvin. Well, now you're involved in the War Games. What's the deal? Are you a member of the four Horsemen? Michaels: Oh just shut up Nelson and let the Rocker tell you a story. For the past couple of months, Shawn Michales has been at a crossroads, wondering where my career was going. Then, out of the blue I get a call from my fellow Texan Tully Blanchard. He offered me an opportunity and I took that opportunity and kicked Kerry Von Erich's head into a steel post. I mean, he deserved it anyways for giving the state of Texas a bad name. Hanging around the Horsemen has given me a whole new outlook on life. I've already learned so much valuable knowledge that it's priceless. So, you better believe I'm going to help them win it all at the War Games! Commercial Break The Tribal Nation and The Missouri Tiger vs. The Andrews Brothers and Todd Rooney The Tribal Nation put Rooney down with a double chop. Rooney staggers up as Tiger nails him with a flying shoulder tackle for the win. Could we be seeing future contenders to the 6-man titles? Commercial Break Iceman Parsons w/Jacquline vs. Otis Robinson Parsons nails Robinson with the Hip Attack and it's all over. Nelson: Jacquline, your man seems to be in top forum tonight. Jackie: Oh that's right Larry! You saw him take care of Leo Burke at SuperClash and he's going to be taking care of a lot more in 91. I'm hearing rumblings of a world title tournament coming up and you better believe the Iceman's name will be in it! Nelson: Ok, I have to ask. What went down last week between you and the Soul Patrol? It seems they attacked Tommy Lane to get your approval. Jackie: Wow, you're a lot more observant than you look Larry. You know, I've been watching the Soul Patrol for awhile and it always made me sick to see them pandering to all these fools out here. They had to prove to me that they had a mean streak. After I saw that, then I would lend them my services. Well, they showed me something. Oh and they're no longer the Soul Patrol, no sir, this is a team that gets things done. Please welcome out TCB, taking care of business. Jones and Walker come out wearing white vests and gold chains. Parsons and Jackie high five them. Jones and Walker fold their arms and give Nelson a mean glare. Jackie: I can see it now. The AWA world champion Iceman Parsons and the AWA world tag team champs TCB. Oh yes, it's gonna happen! Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, after all the chaos that went down at SuperClash, we know that Commissioner Magnum TA and the AWA committee have decided to start fresh and have a tournament to decide the next AWA world champion. I understand details are still being worked out but I do know that Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan will be given first round byes. More on the tournament in the weeks to come. As for next week, Gama Singh will defend his AWA TV title against 6-Man champ Gary Young. Also, Latin Desire will square off against the Bunkhouse Boys. Ok, lets get to the ring for another debut. Masa 'Tokyo' Chono vs. Ray Glader Chono enters the ring wearing a black leather trench coat and sunglasses. The fans think he's pretty cool. Chono impresses in the ring and the fans start chanting TO-KY-O during the match. Chono hits an overhead suplex and follows up with the STF for the win. Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, for the first time since SuperClash, please welcome out the immortal Hulk Hogan! The place goes nuts as Hogan enters the ring and immediately rips off his T-Shirt. Nelson: Hulk, SuperClash was marred with controversy and nobody was affected more than you. I know you've been beyond livid and have a lot to say. Hogan: Well you know something Lethal Larry, I've got so much going through my mind right now, I don't even know where to begin brother! I'll start with the scum of the earth Gerry Morrow. What he did crossed all lines. I won that title fair and square and that greedy pig screwed me and all my Hulkamaniacs! And for what? Money? Gerry Morrow! If you're listening, I want you to know that if I ever see you again, I'm going to snap you like a twig and break you in half brother! Nelson: I don't blame you at all Hulk. Morrow has caused the AWA a multitude of problems and shame. Ok Hulk, you heard about the upcoming tournament but before that on February 14th, it's you, Kerry Von Erich, The Magnificent Muraco, Ron Garvin and Dick Slater vs. Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Larry Zbyszko, Shawn Michales and Tully Blanchard in the War Games! So much hate in one place. Magnum TA wants this all to end and I'm sure the War Games will do just that. Hogan: It all comes down to the War Games! I can tell you.... BOOOOOOOS as Ric Flair, the Enforcers, Shawn Michaels and Tully Blanchard stroll into the ring. Hogan's so mad, he's ready to fight them all. Nelson: Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Not here and not tonight. Tully snatches the mic from Larry and pushes him out of the way. Tully hands the mic to Flair. Flair: Hogan! How dare you come out here and say that you won the world title! My hand was raised! I walked out of Denver with the world title! The AWA world title belongs to me! This whole thing was nothing but a frame job just so the AWA could give the title back to their golden goose. Hogan! You failed them big man! And now you're out here crying that you got screwed. Well screw you Hogan! Hogan hits Flair but the Horsemen immediately attack Hogan. Flair gets up and joins in. Hogan's taking a beating. The fans go wild as Dick Slater and Ron Garvin hit the ring swinging chairs! The Horsemen get out quick. After a moment, Slater and Garvin help Hogan clear the cobwebs. Hogan grabs a mic. Hogan: Flair! Horsemen! Come hell or high water we will end all of you at War Games! So whatcha gonna do when the power of Hulkamania, Von Erich, Muraco, Slater and Garvin run wild on youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!

Uncle Ivan and Boris revive the Bolsheviks Dynamite has a lot planned for the Royal Rumble Loved all the promos and hype matches for the Rumble. OMG, Berzerker, Tugboat and Andre are a lot of weight to take out. Bushwhackers, Nightmares and Killer bees show how stacked the tag division is Brown gives the Ace some bad news in another solid TV main event Can't wait for the Rumble. I just can't pick a winner yet.

You know it's going to be a fun show when RPG and Alberto are in the opening segment. Alberto sure has a way with words LOL Great time for Tommy Gilbert to come out of retirement. The Memphis war is in full gear and the upcoming 8 man tag is going to be off the charts. I love the side stories like Bill refusing to fight his son and the Olympia 2 mystery. Embry walked right into Whatley's trap and I hope the Macho Man caught this show. Excellent set up for Thursday The Bruise Brothers look good and Southern Rockers better be ready. Another big night coming to Birmingham

The link worked great Como and Lenny are quickly becoming a top team Vampire and Kabuki together again and seem even more scarier this time. Bedlam is brutalizing the competition and it's only a matter of time before he gets a shot at the title They better reenforce the ring when Zeus and Haystacks collide Winters can't catch a break. Alex gets a jump on Blue Demon ahead of their LHW title showdown Tenryu does his talking in the ring. Rip seems more than confident in his quest for a title shot Damn, I wonder how Watts is going to react to Abby It's amazing what you're doing with the free agents.

I always get a kick out of your shows. It's classic studio wrestling at its finest Tasha's a star and always gets her heat in every week The TV title tournament will be a lot of fun. Itchy Ritchie advances and we get a hilarious chase as well. Van Winkle wrestling the Ref had me laughing. I would think Morton is the favorite in the tourney but we'll see how things play out.

You always do an amazing job hyping up the big card every week. You make every match mean something. Things get to a boiling point between the Dundees. Things get even crazier when Budro shows up. I love this story. Mean Mike and Olympia 2 brawling into the parking lot was great TV Garvin seems to be on Rod and DJ's list Alberto can never get his objection sustained JYD makes a big promise. I know that sold more tickets. I have to admit, I think it would be hilarious getting RPG back on commentary Boutwell Auditorium Now Garvin's really in the doghouse Armando always finds a loophole, Hmmmmm, who can the Bullet be??? Southern Rockers give the fans some excitement but the Harris Brothers spoil it A beer bottle shot, damn! I think Stubbs enemies have become Olympia 2's as well Looks like a rematch for the tag titles is coming Budro shines with the figure four but the celebration doesn't last long as Dundee takes a big time beating. That chair shot by JC has started a family blood feud WOW! It takes a fireball by the Bullet for Embry to retain and it also gives RPG his old job back. I wouldn't want to be the Bullet when JYD comes back. After all this, I can't wait to tune in to see what's next.

Hopefully Scotty can prove everyone wrong and get Richards to focus Finlay's found himself some good help I agree, Adam's stock is skyrocketing The FBI gives Cornette reason to celebrate Stormfront really wants to get the better of Severn and Blackman Hart has some serious challenges ahead with Condrey and Adams Cow Palace Patriot puts down old Hollywood Jack Oh man watch out because Gordy and Williams are at full strength! Finlay's help gets him a much needed battle win Props to Candido for taking the fight to Piper Huge win for RVD and Sabu as they beat a pair of champs Iron and Steel continue their dominant reign Fresno This time Hollywood John picks up a win Guido's a fighter but it was Scorpio's night Regal teaches Wright a lesson Big weekend for the Thrillaz When talking about contenders for Hart, you have to include Kawada Kid worked his way to a title shot but Liger retains. I'm sure they will meet again down the road

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 1-16-91 Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Well, 1990 ended with controversy, chaos and confusion. The AWA had to act fast, so with that said, let me introduce to you the new commissioner of the AWA, Magnum TA. The fans cheer as Magnum heads to ringside. He's wearing jeans, T-shirt and leather jacket. Nelson: Magnum, on behalf of the AWA, welcome. I know you've had more than enough to deal with the past couple weeks. Can you enlighten the fans on the world title situation and the investigation into former AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow. Magnum: Thank you very much Larry and it is indeed my pleasure to be the acting commissioner of the AWA. I've never backed down from a challenge, and I sure am in for one here. First off, what Gerry Morrow did was inexcusable and unforgivable. There was enough overwhelming evidence to prove that Morrow took the bribe and sabotaged the biggest main event in AWA history. Morrow, your days in the AWA are over and I'm here to clean up your mess. As for the AWA world title. Next month we will begin a tournament to crown a new champion. More details on that in the weeks to come. I'm happy to be here and I'm ready to get the AWA back on track. Nelson: Ok, there you have it. Fans, as a new year's treat for you, we're going to kick of tonight's show with a huge AWA world tag team title rematch from SuperClash. Let's get to the ring. AWA World Tag Team Title Bout Ron Garvin and Dick Slater (C) vs. The Enforcers w/Tully Blanchard Tully arrogantly leads the Enforcers to the ring. The Enforcers look pissed. The fans cheer as Garvin and Slater enter the ring with their newly won titles around their waists. The Enforcers attack at the bell and we got a pier six brawl going. The Ref lets it go for a while. Slater and Garvin get the upper hand and punch the Enforcers out of the ring. Tully runs over and regroups them. Garvin and Slater take turns pinballing Zbyszko around the ring. Moments later, Zbyszko tags in Arn but he doesn't fare any better as Slater and Garvin rough him up pretty bad. The Enforcers finally turn the tide, thanks to a distraction from Tully. The Enforcers do a number on Garvin in the corner. The Enforcers double suplex Garvin and Zbyszko follows with a swinging neckbreaker but Slater breaks the pin. Arn runs in but Slater bionic elbows him out of the ring. Garvin eventually tags in Slater. Slater cleans house. Slater hits a Russian Leg Sweep on Zbyszko but Arn breaks it with a knee drop. Garvin comes in and clocks Arn with a hands of stone punch. Garvin and Slater swing Zbyszko to the ropes and double clothesline him. Slater hoists Zbyszko up for a piledriver...WHAM! SHAWN MICHAELS nails Slater's back with a chair! The Ref signals for the DQ. Garvin runs in and hits Michaels. Arn attacks Garvin. Michales gets up and him and Arn put the boots to Garvin. Tully runs in and joins in on the stomping. Arn swings Garvin to the ropes and hits the Spinebuster! Tully and Zbyszko hold Slater as Michales superkicks him! Tully picks up Garvin and gives him a slingshot suplex! Arn, Zbyszko, Michaels and Tully give the champs a few more stomps before leaving. The fans let them hear it and start throwing garbage at them as they head up the aisle. Commercial Break 'Tidal Wave' Tommy Jammer vs. Carl Kellerman Since SuperClash, Jammer seems to have a new and improved attitude and the fans notice. Jammer works the crowd and shows off some high octane offense before winning the match with his California body splash! Nelson: Tommy, you seem to be a whole new man since cutting ties with the Vin Man at SuperClash. Jammer: Exactly right Larry. I went back to the beaches in Cali to clear my head. As I was sitting on the beach watching the waves, it occurred to me that Vinnie was holding me back. I need the energy from the fans and I get a rush from that. I'm reenergized and revitalized and ready to bring the tidal wave to the AWA! Commercial Break Maxx Payne vs. William Hillman Maxx destroys his opponent and easily wins the match with the Payne Killer. Maxx plays his guitar at ringside. Nelson brings up SuperClash and what he did to Leo Burke. Maxx just gives Nelson an evil smirk as he continues to play his guitar. Very eerie scene. Commercial Break AWA National Tag Team Champs The Heavenly Bodies vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez Newly crowned champs the Heavenly Bodies put on quite the show and win the match with the double flapjack. Prichard and Del Ray have a blast at ringside, bragging about their title win at SuperClash. They say if those greaseballs Latin Desire want another shot, then bring it on and that goes for any other inferior team in the AWA! They finish by saying you're looking at the new and improved Heavenly Bodies and we got the gold! Commercial Break Scott 'Flash' Norton w/Ted Arcidi vs. Neil Jordan Norton makes his debut and immediately makes a statement by clotheslining his poor opponent and winning the match in a matter of seconds. Norton and Arcidi let out some roars and yells before heading to ringside. Nelson: Ted Arcidi, your man Scott Norton really took care of business. Arcidi: You know when the Power Twins decided to head on, I went back to the gym to pump some iron and think about what's next. Well guess what? You're looking at the next big deal and now you know why they call him flash! Commercial Break AWA TV Champ Gama Singh vs. Todd Rooney Gama's riding high tonight and wins the match with the Indian Deathlock. The fans cheer as Gama proudly holds up his TV title. Nelson: Gama, at SuperClash, you and David Sammartino put on a classic. David was a fighting champ and told me that he knows you'll be the same. Gama: David's a class act and defended this title with honor. I'm making a vow right now that I will do the same! Boos as the new 6-man champs Austin's Idols (Gary Young, JW Storm and Ricky Santana) walk out Nelson: Hey now, you guys are scheduled later on. And by the way, where is your manager Austin Idol? Young: The Universal Heartthrob is handing some unfinished business and trust us, it's a big deal. We want to let this chump (points at Gama) know that he's not the only champ around. Since he's so excited about defending his title, then why doesn't he put it up against one of us, since we're all champs, we all deserve a shot. Who do you want first chump? Gama: Well, since you've got the big mouth, why don't I start with you! Young: Fine by me, and until we meet, think about this The Idols jump on Gama! They pound him down but luckily it doesn't go on to long because the Tribal Nation and the Missouri Tiger run out and chase the Idols away. Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, I know our heads are all still spinning from the SuperClash world title controversy. I can tell you right now that next week both Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan will be here to speak on the situation. Ok, big 6 man match up next. Jumbo Tsuruta, Mr. Saito and Shinya Hashimoto vs. The Soul Patrol and Tommy Lane It seems the SuperClash match bonded Tsuruta and Saito. They even called in Hashimoto to join their faction. Mike Davis of the RPMs suffered a knee injury at Superclash but will be back in action in a couple weeks. What's interesting is during the match Jacquline came out to ringside. She kept making comments at the Soul Patrol and raising her eyebrow at them. The Soul Patrol and Lane get in some offense but this night belongs to the Japanese. Hashimoto was ruthless with his chops. Saito was brutal with his nerve holds. All this took an extreme toll on Lane and Jumbo was able to finish him off with a powerbomb. The Japanese look united as they raise their arms in victory and exit. The Soul Patrol are checking on Lane. Jackie gets up on the apron, looks at the Soul Patrol then says "Show me something" Jackie folds her arms and waits. The Soul Patrol look at each other then down at Lane. They help Lane up then double clothesline him down! What's happening?!?! The Soul Patrol swing Lane to the ropes and double hot shot him on the top rope! Jackie gives a slight smile and nods in approval then gestures them to follow her. The Soul Patrol leave with Jackie, leaving the fans puzzled and stunned. Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, I don't know what to say. What got into the Soul Patrol and what's the deal with Jacquline. Ok fans, before we go, I understand the new commissioner Magnum TA has something to say. Magnum storms out. Magnum: I'm sorry Larry but something needs to be addressed and it needs to be right now! Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson, Larry Zbyszko and Shawn Michaels, get out here now! The Horsemen and Michaels arrogantly walk out. All of them are smirking. Tully: Well, well, well, if it isn't my old friend Magdumb TA. You might be the commissioner but let me fill you in on how it is around here. Magnum: Let me stop you right there and fill you in on something. So keep your mouth shut for once Tully because you and your buddies here are going to love this. I came here to clean up messes and the Horsemen have made a big mess of things. You Horsemen think your untouchable. However, some people disagree and so do I. The Horsemen are a problem and there's only one solution to this problem. That solution is the War Games! The Horsemen and Michales are thrown off by this. Magnum: That's right! Saturday February 14th at the St. Paul Civic Center. It's going to happen! On one side will be Hulk Hogan, Kerry Von Erich, the Magnificent Muraco, Dick Slater and Ron Garvin. On the other side, Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Larry Zbyszko, since you like getting involved, Shawn Michaels and YOU Tully Blanchard! Tully goes nuts. The Horsemen try to calm him down. Magnum: Oh and here's a special twist. Due to your cowardly act at SuperClash, the first two opposing wrestlers in the War Games will be The Magnificent Muraco and YOU Tully Blanchard! The fans are going wild. Tully's losing it. Tully: Hold on Magnum! Wait just a minute! You can't do this! I'm retired! I'm a manager! Magnum: Well, dust off your wrestling boots, because you're going in and there's not a damn thing you can do about it! The show ends with the Horsemen throwing a fit as Magnum walks off with the fans cheering.

Duggan and Earthquake are going to rumble before the actual royal rumble Another fun thing about the rumble is the surprise entries. Can't wait to see who shows up The 1991 Nasty Boys are young and crazy. Gotta love it I think Bruti is not only looking at the crown but is looking to chop some hair off Lawler Big win for Zenk and looks like more trouble brewing with the Outlaws Damn, Herc and Warlord together! That is sensational power for sure Hahaha, I could totally see Andre's irritated face and Jesse backing off immediately New arrival Tatanka and old vet Sheik get nice showcases Slick assists OMG in defeating the Superfly. Solid TV main event Great job in hyping the Rumble. It's going to be a big one

Big news as the USWA heads into Texas. Of course, Kevin's the perfect man to run the Texas operations. Savage gets his trophy and shine but the Universal Heartthrob spoils the party. We've got a main event set darling. With your stacked roster and joining forces with Texas, venturing into pay per view is the thing to do The Battle Royals are a great booking idea. Kicks off the year with new contenders WOW! JJ and Luger together! Can't wait for this 91 will be another wild year for the Lawler/First Family feud. Adding Rich into this mix escalates things to another level. The Can Ams came to the right place for tag team competition Always loved the Hart/Muta combination. Hart will work wonders with Muta in Texas. Well, I'll give the Magnificent one credit for getting his name out there. Not sure he was expecting that response from Austin More surprises as Sullivan joins forces with Cactus Jack and Vader. Talk about a trio of destruction. Watch out! Steiner definitely has plenty of intimidating heels to work with Moondogs are crazy enough to go toe to toe with the Road Warriors Great seeing Mascaras back in the game. I'm sure the Texas fans got a thrill. Wallstreet once again finds a way to leave with the title. Show ends on a high note with the Road Warriors. Judging by the fans reaction, these guys will be top money. You started 91 with a bang brother!