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MACW @ The Coliseum, Charlotte, NC 3-3-86 Pedro Morales vs. Terry Gibbs Pedro gets the crowd going as he wallops away on Gibbs. He takes Gibbs down with a running knee lift then finishes him off with the Caribbean Cannonball for the pin! 'The Doctor of Desire' Tom Prichard w/Rock Riddle vs. Nick Kiniski Kiniski gets in some good drop kicks and arm drags before Prichard takes control with a superkick. Prichard executes a couple suplexes then swings Kiniski to the ropes and finishes him off with the sleeper! Riddle comes in and pushes the Ref's hand away and raises Prichard's arm to the booing crowd. Hot Property vs. Devil's Duo w/Paul Jones Hot Property takes early control with hip tosses, drop kicks, and quick tags. A distraction by Paul Jones enables the Duo to get control. They use their brawling tactics on Savoldi as they double team him in the corner. They hit Savoldi with a double body slam and cover but Travis runs in for the save. All four men are going at it. The Duo gets control. Jones throws his cane to Vines. Sword is holding Travis as Vines swings the cane but Travis ducks and Vines nails Sword with the cane. Savoldi runs over and clotheslines Vines out of the ring. Hot Property pick up Sword and nail him with the double Hot Shot for the pin! The crowd roars as Jones throws a fit. Rocky Johnson vs. Bob Roop These two have had quite the rivalry recently and it shows as they pound away on each other. Roop kicks low and takes advantage. Roop clamps on a headlock then hammers away on Johnson with closed fists. Roop lifts Johnson up for the vertical suplex then falls back. Roop follows with a knee drop and cover but Johnson kicks out. Roop misses a knee drop and Johnson makes a comeback. Johnson pounds away on Roop then body slams him hard. Johnson follows with a backbreaker then puts Roop in the Boston Crab! Roop frantically reaches out and grabs the ropes. The Ref has Johnson release the hold. Johnson reaches down but Roop rakes the eyes. Roop swings Johnson into the turnbuckles and follows with a running forearm smash. Roop swings Johnson into the opposite turnbuckles and charges in but is nailed in the face by Johnson's boot. Johnson hops up on the turnbuckles and crashes down on Roop with a knee drop to get the pin! American Made (Kernodle and Kirchner) vs. Alexis Smirnoff and the Iron Sheik The ref shows a lot of leniency as these two teams are brawling all over the place. Sheik and Smirnoff take control and pull out all the cheating double teaming they could do. Sheik executes a gut wrench suplex on Kirchner then Smirnoff follows with a knee drop off the top rope. Kernodle cant take the double teaming anymore and charges in. He hammers away on Sheik and Smirnoff. The Ref gets tangled up and falls out of the ring. Kernodle hits Sheik with a forearm smash that sends Sheik through the ropes. Kernodle swings Smirnoff to the ropes and back drops him. Kernodle hits Smirnoff with a neckbreaker. Kirchner gets up and hits the Fallaway slam on Smirnoff. The fans boo as the Assassin leads his Assassins to the ring. They throw Kernodle over the top rope then pick up Kirchner and hit him with a double backbreaker! The Assassin escorts his team out of there. Smirnoff rolls over on Kirchner as the Sheik pushes the Ref back into the ring. The Ref crawls over and counts 1..2..3! Tully Blanchard w/JJ Dillon vs. Mark Youngblood A fun match here as Mark frustrates Tully early on with some take downs. Tully tries some cheap shots but Mark blocks them and tomahawk chops Tully down. Mark swings Tully to the ropes and hits a lunging thrust shot. JJ gets up on the apron and Mark heads over. Tully gets control with a running high knee to the back of Mark. Tully drops a series of elbows then picks up Mark and suplexes him back. Tully covers but cant put Mark away. Tully stomps away and chokes Mark with his boot. Tully drops down and chokes away. Tully picks up Mark and swings him to the ropes, Tully bends down but Mark kicks him in the face. Mark regroups and gets his War Dance going. He hits Tully with a series of chops then body slams him. Mark goes out on the apron. JJ grabs his leg but Mark kicks JJ back. Mark goes for the sling shot splash but Tully raises his knees. Mark hits the knees and rolls over in pain. Tully picks up Mark and hits the slingshot suplex for the pin! Jimmy Snuka and the Rock n Roll Express vs. US Champs The Stud Stable (Fullers and Golden) Snuka and RnR are in sync and take control for a while. Ron Fuller avoids Snuka for the most part. Snuka headbutts Golden, Golden staggers into the wrong corner as he takes shots from Morton and Gibson. Stud Stable gets control and work over Morton in the corner. Ron Fuller suplexes Morton back then Rob follows with an elbow from the 2nd rope. Golden comes in and drops several knees on Morton. Morton finally makes the hot tag to Gibson and Gibson cleans house. Gibson tags in Snuka and Snuka body slams Rob, Golden runs in and gets body slammed, Ron runs in and gets body slammed. Stud Stable gets Jimmy in the corner and pound away on him. Ron is more than happy to get in there now as he punches away on Jimmy while his partners hold him in the corner. RnR run over and everybody is fighting. Snuka grabs Ron by his head, jumps up and headbutts him out of the ring, then climbs to the top rope. RnR dropkick Rob out of the ring. They swing Golden to the ropes and double drop kick him! Snuka leaps off the top rope and hits the Superfly Splash on Golden for the pin! The crowd erupts! United States Title Bout Ric Flair © w/JJ Dillon vs. Bob Backlund About as good as it gets here. The first 15 minutes see some good wrestling and Flair is keeping it clean. Until a few minutes later when Backlund starts to get the upper hand and frustrates Flair with some near falls. Flair thumbs Backlund in the eyes and takes control. Flair pushes Backlund into the corner and chops away. Flair snapmares Backlund over and follows with a knee to the back. Flair hits Backlund with a delayed vertical suplex then an elbow drop and cover but Backlund kicks out. Flair backs up and comes forward with a running jumping knee drop but still cant put Backlund away. Flair swings Backlund into the turnbuckles and charges in but Backlund moves. Backlund regroups and hits Flair with some forearm shots and body slam. Backlund swings Flair into the turnbuckles and Flair turns upside down, Backlund grabs Flair and hits a belly to back suplex.Backlund covers but Flair gets his foot on the ropes. Backlund sits there with his hands on his hips. The momentum changes a couple more times. At the 50 minute mark Backlund makes a comeback. Backlund atomic drops Flair and goes for the cover but JJ gets up on the apron and distracts the Ref. Backlund rises and sees what's going on. Flair hits Backlund from behind with a low blow fist, the Ref turns around as Flair cradles Backlund for the pin!

Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling News Huge news in MACW! Magnum TA will be leaving Mid Atlantic this month. Magnum will finish out his bookings before his departure. The Crockett's are very sad to see Magnum go but think this will be a great move for him and his career. Magnum just finished an epic run with the US title and is currently involved in a major feud with Ric Flair and the 4 Horsemen that will culminate on March 11th, when Mid Atlantic returns to the Omni with a big card. The Crockett's wish Magnum all the best and said he's welcomed back anytime. They said Magnum was nothing but a true professional and class act. The Battle of the Belts was a big success and sold out the Eddie Graham Sports Arena. The Crockett's said dealing with NWA world champ Rick Martel was a absolute pleasure and quickly booked him for the Omni show to defend his title against Mid Atlantic champ, Harley Race. Fans raved about the Martel/Gordy main event and plans are underway for another encounter.The big surprise of the night was Ric Flair defeating Magnum TA for the US title. Speaking of Flair, apparently him, Tully and Arn still have money issues with the Crockett's. They're still upset at the amount of money being thrown out at the international stars. They found out the battle of the belts pay offs for Stan Hansen and Antonio Inoki. The Crockett's again told them that's the price they have to pay to bring these guys in and that they are special attractions. The Crockett's insisted the Horsemen got top dollar for the card. Ric, Tully and Arn disagreed as they made as much as the Road Warriors and Freebirds. On top of the money issues, Flair feels that winning the US title should set him up with an automatic rematch with Rick Martel. His frustration is growing as he hasn't heard anything about this from Bob Geigel or the NWA. They're are rumors that other promotions outside the NWA have made calls to Flair and the Horsemen. More on this as it unfolds. Some big names are coming to Mid Atlantic. Former AWA world champ, 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff is coming in and he's coming in with a bang as he will clash with none other than Bruiser Brody on March 11th at the Omni. That's some way to make a debut. Hacksaw Jim Duggan is also on his way. MACW thinks his rugged style and star power will make a tremendous impact. Another wrestler coming in with some buzz is The Cobra. His innovating style has fans intrigued. He'll get a golden opportunity to showcase his talents on March 11th as he takes on the legendary Mil Mascaras. March will be a big month for MACW, as NWA Canadian International Champion Jacques Rougeau will come in on March 22nd to defend his title. Also, Raymond Rougeau and Kevin Von Erich will be coming in for US title matches against Ric Flair. Mid Atlantic is very pleased to be working with other territories in the NWA, as it gives their fans the chance to see these big names up close and in person. Look for Alexis Smirnoff and the Iron Sheik to start teaming up as the Caspian Empire. MACW's next super card, Clash of Champions: Spring Spectacular, will take place on April 19th at the Baltimore Civic Center. Stan Hansen is scheduled to appear.

Great show! I like this fired up Richard Charland. Man, Satanico getting his head shaved was a true heat moment. Look at Owen bending the rules. Seems like his new attitude has carried over to here. Thanks for showcasing Mid Atlantic, appreciate that. Moolah and Richter was a classic. Tough night for the Rougeaus in Victoria. Fun to see Garvin and Embry get a win over here. Even after getting his head shaved, Satanico gets a big win over Tommy Rogers. Martel looks like he's back on track.

Yea Spivey is on fire! He's becoming a huge deal in Fantasy and I love it. So good seeing Tiger Mask. I remember reading all about him in the Mags and its great seeing him in action on here. You can tell White and Simmons are heading for big things in Japan. Really liked the Shaw finish, must of been an awesome visual. Tsuruta, Yatsu and Hase looked strong.

MACW @ The Civic Center Greenwood, NC Special Live show 3-2-86 Schiavone: Hello again everybody and welcome to a live edition of Mid Atlantic Championship wrestling. My partner David Crockett is in Louisiana as he attended the Crockett Cup tournament yesterday. First off, I want to congratulate the Midnight Express on winning the Crockett Cup, 1 million dollars and the NWA National tag team titles. David told me it was an outstanding night of action and said Bill Watts did an impeccable job with the event. There's a big stir in the crowd as JJ Dillon leads out the four horsemen. They're all dressed up as Flair has the US title on his shoulder and the Andersons are wearing their NWA tag title belts. JJ: The first thing you should of mentioned Schiavone was the historic night the horsemen had at Battle of the Belts. We don't take a back seat to anyone, got it! Ric Flair soundly defeated Magnum TA to win the US title. The Andersons beat up the Road Warriors to successfully defend their titles then finished the job yesterday at the Crockett Cup and Tully here finally gave Michael Hayes his comeuppance. The 4 Horsemen are riding high, now sit back and keep your mouth shut Schiavone because Ric Flair has a huge announcement. Schiavone smiles, shrugs and nods. Flair: Whoooo! The question everybody has is what's causing all this? I'll tell you, it's the 4 Horsemen brother. I mean just look at us, are we styl'n or what? Now that sore loser Magnum TA shot off his mouth and issued a challenge. 10 man tag match on March 11th at the Omni. Oh Magnum you should of just licked your wounds and headed to a safe haven. Right now is the moment everybody has been waiting for. Who will be the Horsemen's partner? Tully, Ole, Arn, I told you this man can ride with the Horsemen, let me tell you, not only can he party like a horsemen but this guy gets the job done in the ring horsemen style. You boys remember when I was in Puerto Rico? Ha Ha, let me introduce you to our partner, the one and only Chicky Starr! Schiavone: Oh my, I cant believe it! Chicky comes out in a suit and sunglasses and all smiles. Ric shakes his hand and hugs him then introduces him to JJ, Tully and the Andersons. They all shake hands, smile and pat Chicky on the back. Ric: Wait a minute! Boys, do you know Chicky here has his own segment on TV? It's called the Sports Shop. Oh man lets make this historic. Chicky would you host a impromptu Sports Shop? Here and now? Chicky: For an important moment like this and for important people like the 4 Horsemen, it would be my pleasure. Flair: Whoo! Schiavone, take a hike! Flair gives Chicky, Schiavone's mic. Chicky: Gracias Ric, it is my pleasure to be standing here with an elite group such as the 4 Horsemen. It's great to meet all of you and I'm sure we will get to know each other a lot better when Ric takes us out on the town tonight. I want to say if any of you are ever in Puerto Rico, I will drop any guest I have and you can come on my show. Then later we will party like I know you all can. They all laugh and nod. Chicky: It will be my privilege to team with you and to beat up a dirty low life like that Magnum TA. You guys and me go so well together. The Andersons are fighting tag team champions just like my cousin Ron and I. Tully is great in ring worker just like me. Just like me, you guys like the fine clothes, the jewelry and all the money. And just like me, you guys like to have titles and take care of business in the ring. Ric, you made this all possible and I cant wait to team up with the 4 Horsemen. I don't care who that Magnum gets as his partners. They cannot stop all of this greatness. What do you guys think? Tully: (smiling) I like you. Ric, you've outdone yourself. You couldn't of picked a better partner. I like the way you talk and the way you strut and the way you dress. You've got horsemen written all over you. Ole: You're something else alright, if you can back up that talk then you're ok in my book. Arn: You think like a horsemen and I can tell you're elite and confident. That's what being a horsemen is all about. Come March 11th it's gut check time and Magnum is severely lacking in that department. Chicky, you on the other hand seem to be full of guts. Welcome. Chicky: Gracias amigos, I wont let you down, count on that. Ric, take us out. Ric: Whoo! Magnum, you see this group? No matter who you get, it wont be nearly enough. Boys, Chicky, time to hit the bars and they're staying open all night for us. Whoooooo! Commercial Break Schiavone: That was something else. A bombshell announcement as Chicky Starr will team with the Horsemen. Now, listen to this, Magnum TA will announce his partners at the end of the program. Stay tuned for that. Lets go to the ring. Tony St. Clair vs. Vic DeMarco Tony looks sharp in his television debut as he back drops Vic then follows with a heel first drop kick. Tony gets up on the top rope. Vic staggers to his feet and Tony hits a cross body block for the pin! Tony acknowledges the cheers then heads to the podium. Schiavone: Very impressive television debut for Tony St. Clair. Tony, let me officially welcome you to Mid Atlantic wrestling. You got the pin at Battle of the Belts but it seems that Billy Robinson still has some issues with you. Tony: First of all, I'm so happy to have finally arrived to this great country. It's been a dream of mine for a long time and I'm looking forward to wrestling the great competition here in Mid Atlantic. Now I still don't know what Billy's issues are with me as I've always respected him. Now its come to a point where enough is enough and its time we settle this thing in the ring. I've requested a rematch and it was granted. We're not done yet Billy and you'll be seeing me again on March 11th at the Omni. Schiavone: Ok there you have it, the rematch is set. Fans, back to the ring. Spike Huber vs. Carl Hillman Huber takes off his construction helmet and Charlotte O's tank top then gets down to business. Huber takes Carl over with a series of arm drags and dropkicks. Huber swings Carl to the ropes and hits the powerslam for the pin! Commercial Break Schiavone: Fans, with me right now is the Assassin along with his tag team, the Assassins. Assassin: Tony Schiavone, the havoc has begun and people will soon see what this devastating team is all about. The future of wrestling is standing right here and they're going to the ring right now to show you just what I'm talking about. Assassins w/The Assassin vs. Aaron Arbuckle and Lloyd London The Assassins just manhandle their opponents with body slams, punches, chokes and stomps. Assassin 1 picks up Arbuckle in a bear hug then slams him back, head first on the turnbuckle. Assassin 1 tags in 2. Assassin 2 jumps off the top rope with a knee drop and gets the pin! Schiavone: Impressive win for the Assassins. Speaking of impressive, my guest right now is Mid Atlantic Champ, Harley Race. Harley you successfully defended that title against Wahoo McDaniel at the Battle of the Belts but then you got involved in the NWA world title bout. Now, its been signed, you will face Rick Martel on March 11th at the Omni for the world title. It looks like you got what you wanted. Harley: I'll get what I want on March 11th, Schiavone. Rick Martel has been ducking me for months but not any more. All I did at Battle of the Belts was send him a message. I know you got that message Martel. Harley Race was standing right there, looking down at you, letting you know I'm coming for you. You thought Terry Gordy was tough, just wait until March 11th at the Omni. You will see what tough is all about. Schiavone: Ok strong words from Harley Race, fans when we come back Rocky Johnson takes on Bob Roop. These two have been going at it so it should be quite the fight. Commercial Break Rocky Johnson vs. Bob Roop Roop charges Johnson before the bell rings but Johnson blocks his punches, shuffles his feet and hits Roop with a series of punches. Johnson body slams Roop, jumps up and hits a standing leg drop. Roop kicks out of the pin attempt. Roop takes control with an eye gouge and rake. Roop slams Johnson down then chokes him with his boot. The Ref tries to get Roop to break but Roop pushes him down. The bell rings and Roop is disqualified. Roop continues choking Johnson. Roop drops a knee then goes out and grabs a chair. Roop slides the chair into the ring, climbs in then picks up the chair but Johnson gets up and dropkicks the chair into Roop's face. Roop falls back against the ropes and Johnson follows with another drop kick, knocking Roop out of the ring! The crowd is going wild as Johnson holds up his fists. Schiavone: Oh my that was a wild one and looks like their feud is far from over. Fans joining me right now is Rock Riddle and his Agency. Riddle leads out Tom Prichard and the Fabulous Blondes. Riddle: Tony, I'm out here to TCB baby. Take care of business. Now you saw that B level team, Nightmares didn't even make it out of the first round of the Crockett Cup. If my Blondes were in there, they would be a million dollars richer right now! We want the Nightmares and we want a title shot! Now the Doctor of Desire has something to say. Tom: Thanks Rock, Terry Taylor, boy, you got a fluke win over me at Battle of the Belts. I had the match won until that dumb timekeeper messed everything up. I deserve another shot and everybody knows it. So here's the deal. You and me, March 11th at the Omni and if I don't win the TV title then I'll leave Mid Atlantic for good. I'm putting it all out there and all you have to do is put up that TV title. Are you man enough Taylor? Riddle: The Agency wants answers Schiavone. You hear me? The Blondes want the Nightmares and Tom here wants Taylor. The Agency gets what we want. Commercial Break 'Wildcat' Wendell Cooley vs. Tim Straw Cooley swings Straw to the ropes and nails him with a back elbow then follows with an elbow drop. Paul Jones comes out and is scouting the match. Cooley picks up Straw, hoists him over his shoulder then hits the Oklahoma Stampede for the pin. Jones looks impressed as Cooley stares down at him while the ref is raising his arm. Johnny Rich w/Paul Jones vs. Steve Ramsey Rich and Jones smile at Wendell Cooley and let him by as they head to the ring. Rich hits Ramsey with a running knee, Rich hops up on the 2nd turnbuckle, jumps off and lands a fist drop for the pin. The fans boo as they head to the podium. Schiavone: Ok, solid win for your man Johnny Rich. Now, Mr. Jones it looks like Brett Sawyer and Hot Property have an alliance. I think maybe your man Johnny Rich and the Devil's Duo should be a little worried. Rich: Hold on there Schiavone. Worried? Why? I've already beaten up that Sawyer and do you really think those two pretty boys are a match for the Devil's Duo? Jones: That's right Johnny. The Devil's Duo are the toughest tag team in Mid Atlantic and they cant wait to mess up the faces of those two pretty boys. As for Sawyer, I guess he just loves getting whipped again and again by Johnny. He must love punishment. Schiavone: Well I guess so because I've been informed that on March 11th, your man here will face Brett Sawyer in an anything goes Alley Fight. Jones and Rich are livid. Jones: Johnny Rich should be getting a title shot! He's already beaten Sawyer from one arena to the other. Ok Johnny, I guess on March 11th you will just have to finish the job once and for all. Rich: I can guarantee you that Paul! Schiavone: Fans, you wont want to miss that card at the Omni. In addition to everything you heard tonight, Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff takes on Bruiser Brody in a block buster match up. Also on the card Mil Mascaras takes on the Cobra. March 11th at the Omni, Be there! When we come back Pedro Morales clashes with David Sammartino. Commercial Break Pedro Morales vs. 'The Great One' David Sammartino David spent most of the early moments running from Pedro. When Pedro finally caught him, he unleashed a flurry of punches. Pedro swings David to the ropes and punches him in the stomach which flips David over. Pedro continues to dominate as he back drops David then body slams him. David tries to run out of the ring but Pedro pushes him into the ropes and rolls him up but David carries the momentum and rolls Pedro over, grabs a handful of tights and gets the pin! The fans boo as David exits the ring and jumps up and down in excitement. Commercial Break Schiavone: Before he goes to the ring, my guest with me is the TV champion, Terry Taylor. Well, Terry you heard the challenge by Tom Prichard. Your TV title or he leaves Mid Atlantic. Taylor: Tony, I told you I was going to be a fighting champion and answer all challenges. Tom, I beat you at battle of the belts and I'll beat you on March 11th at the Omni. Yes, I accept! TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Tim Straw Taylor hits the jaw breaker on Straw then hoists him up and falls back with a vertical suplex. Taylor hits a knee drop from the 2nd turnbuckle and gets the pin! Taylor holds up his TV title to the cheering crowd. The Fabulous Blondes nail Taylor from behind then double body slam him. Tom Prichard climbs up on the top rope and hits Taylor with a diving splash! Riddle kicks Taylor then holds up Prichard's arm to the booing crowd. Commercial Break Schiavone: Ok fans, Terry Taylor was helped out by officials. Another cowardly act by Rock Riddle and his Agency. I'm sure Taylor would love to send Prichard packing. Fans, I want to show you a video of a man who will be making his Mid Atlantic television debut in the near future. Lets take a look at Austin Idol. A video is shown of Austin Idol in ring clips to the song of 'Do you want to touch me' by Joan Jett. Schiavone: Mid Atlantic is excited to have Austin Idol arriving soon. Fans when we come back we will hear from Magnum TA and I'm sure he has some big announcements. Commercial Break Schiavone: At this time please welcome out Magnum TA. The fans roar as Magnum comes out limping a bit. He waves to the fans. Schiavone: Magnum, great to have you and looks like your doing a lot better. I understand you just arrived and have some very big news concerning the big 10 man tag team match at the Omni. Magnum: Tony, I'm feeling a lot better. I told all these people I wouldn't come out and cry about losing my US title and I wont. I would like to say that I gave 100% every time I stepped into the ring to defend that prestigious title. As for right now, I owe the 4 horsemen some serious payback for that parking lot attack and Tony, it looks like I'm going to get it. JJ Dillon, the worm that he is managed to get out of the match. Ric Flair thinks he put me in checkmate by going to Puerto Rico and picking up Chicky Starr. Well Flair, I have an ace up my sleeve. I just got off the phone with somebody who would love to be on my team. Matter of fact he would love to go at it with Chicky Starr because they go way back. The man teaming with me is connected right now on satellite, he is the Universal champion, Carlos Colon! Colon: (via satellite with a big smile) When Magnum called me and told me Chicky Starr came to town and is teaming with the horsemen, I gave him a yes before he had to ask. Oh Chicky, it will be a lot of fun to fight you over in the States. Chicky, Flair, we have unfinished business. Magnum: (smiling) You like that Chicky? If anyone's got your number it's Carlos Colon. You know something Tony, it turns out the horsemen have a lot of enemies. Which brings me to my next partners. Ole and Arn, you know them well. We got them on satellite, the UWF tag team champs, the Road Warriors! Animal: Andersons! You cost us the Crockett Cup! Magnum has given us this golden opportunity for sweet revenge and we cant wait to beat up the so called most dominate group in wrestling! When your talking domination, you're talking about the Road Warriors! Tell them Hawk! Hawk: Well! Andersons you pulled a good one on us last night but this fight has just begun! We're gonna break every bone in your bodies and just for kicks we're gonna break that pencil neck of Blanchard's and then we're gonna take Flair's head off with a clothesline! Domination is coming! Schiavone: I cant believe this! Carlos Colon and the Road Warriors! Magnum who can possibly be your last partner. Magnum: Glad you asked Tony. I needed somebody crazy and I mean really crazy. I called him first and he sent in these comments. Tony, my final partner is Terry Funk! Terry: (pre recorded) Of course I'm gonna team with Magnum. He's given me the chance to get my hands on those egg sucking dogs, the Andersons. I also get to beat up that bleach blond, banana nose Ric Flair. You all might of left Texas alive but at the Omni, your all going to be put down! Schiavone: Magnum, you have indeed put together an incredible team. March 11th will be a historic night indeed. Magnum: I've assembled the best team possible. We're coming to fight and rest assured not one member of our opponents will be standing when its all said and done! Schiavone: Fans we've got to go. What a match that's going to be. See you next week. Omni, Atlanta GA- March 11th NWA World Title Bout Rick Martel © vs, Mid Atlantic Champ Harley Race 10 man tag team match Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Ole and Arn Anderson, Chicky Starr w/JJ Dillon vs. Magnum TA, The Road Warriors, Carlos Colon, Terry Funk Special Attraction Matches 'Mr.Wonderful' Paul Orndorff vs. Bruiser Brody Mil Mascaras vs The Cobra Alley Fight Johnny Rich w/Paul Jones vs Brett Sawyer TV Title, if Prichard loses he leaves Mid Atlantic Terry Taylor © vs. Tom Prichard w/Rock Riddle Tony St. Clair vs. Billy Robinson

Count me in as loving the Andre/Hansen match for WrestleMania! SNME was such a great set up for WrestleMania. Liked Fridge coming out and great idea having him in Hogan's corner at WrestleMania. Demolition and Fuji together spells danger for the tag team ranks. I'm really enjoying the Roma/Powers problems and looking forward to the blow off. Sting is on the verge of a breakout. Once again, loved the SNME promos, Dibiase's was classic.

Awesome main event! Also that Windham/Hennig match looked outstanding. The Fab One's are having a nice run with the tag titles. Savage/Valentine looked pretty good and Windham keeps the heat going on his feud with Savage.

A big thank you from MACW for giving Hot Property a great push. This will be a great confidence boost. I'm sure Dundee will want some answers from Street. This environment is such a great setting for all these different characters. I have a feeling Eddie Gilbert is going to bust loose soon.

Yep, Rougeaus and Harts stole the show tonight with that epic match. Perfect opening match, that must of really got the crowd going. Hoping to see another Adonis/Charland match.

Wow! What can I say, the Crockett Cup delivered! What a night of action and surprises. Slater takes home the Continental Title as Gordy goes insane on Dr. Death and Duggan. Nikita beats Lawler! Man, didn't expect that tonight but then again Nikita has been an unstoppable monster. Can anybody stop him??? The Crockett Cup tournament was outstanding. Every match told a great story as all of these teams went all out. The Funks, RnR Express, Von Erichs and Stud Stable all looked great. I thought the Road Warriors were going to take it until those no good Andersons interfered. They better watch their backs. Congrats to the Midnight Express! They put on an awesome performance tonight and deserve the National Titles. Great job!

Another fun and well balanced card. I really like the Furnas/Burke match. Cameron looked strong. Bam Bam gets a great AWA win over Gagne. Loved the tag title match. I wonder when the inevitable blow up between Bock and Larry Z will happen. Tanaka and Pillman is all kinds of fun. I also like the Tanaka push.

MACW would love to have Stan Hansen on April 12th and April 19th.

I'm with Edger, that match alone would get my money. A couple of stacked cards coming. Looking forward to them.

LOL "Wanna go pretty boy" classic! Keanu as the ref was all kinds of awesome. Maybe in a few years we can get him and Swayze for Bash at the Beach. The Texas Death match would of given me my money's worth and then there's an epic dog collar match as a bonus. Sawyer and Cactus is a dream feud for me. The Razor boys are looking razor sharp as they proved they're contenders. Steamboat with another strong title defense. Steamboat and Rotundo I'm sure put on a classic. Great card!

Hmmmmmm maybe there's more to Embry than I thought LOL. Love the Jimmy Jack/Leatherface wild confrontation. Also like the four way feud going on between Dr. D/Bad News/Dutch and Garvin. You can go in a lot of directions with those four. Gilbert/Ice Man are in a heated rivalry over the TV title. Kamala with a huge win over Kerry. Really good title defense for Martel with a victory over Funk.

Oh snap, Larry Z upsets Martel, that was a shocker! However, Larry Z as the AWA Canadian champ should get some serious fun heat. Wow, Bam Bam with a decisive win over Mando. Steamboat gets a good first title defense against a very credible veteran in Leo Burke.

SpiveyMania is running wild! Man he really deserves this title. You did such an excellent job with his build. I think we're heading for a Bock/Larry Z showdown. Looks like Slaughter has some strong allies. Sullivan is bringing out the brutality of the Varsity Rush .I like the Perez/Diamond team and Tanaka proved he's no fluke. Very curious to see who takes on Bam Bam.

Thanks everybody, yea I'm really looking forward to the 10 man tag and I'm sure all of you will get a kick out of the Horsemen's partner. But don't worry, Magnum has some heavy hitters coming in.

Man the wheels are in motion for a lot of fun angles. Martel sure had a busy couple of days. Proves what a versatile champ he is. I would love to see Duggan and Tonga go at it. Benoit's involvement with Los Infernales is very intriguing. Liked the teaming of Roop and Kamala. What a fun 6 man with Charland and the Stud Stable going against Adonis and the Nasty Boys. I love how it's everybody against everybody here not just standard faces versus heels, adds a lot of possibilities. To follow up on Martel/Gordy, I figured this match would set up a huge blow off and with the history of this rivalry happening in Lutte, I think it's only fitting the conclusion should happen there. Martel/Gordy 3 will sellout any venue. A big thank you to Edger for helping me set up Martel/Race.

Post Battle of the Belts Recorded Promos Jim Crockett: Hello fans, first off I want to thank everybody involved that helped make battle of the belts a successful card. Also, thank you to all the fans for coming out and supporting Mid Atlantic and the NWA. Now, I had a long conversation with the Referee of the Magnum TA, Ric Flair US title bout. He was very clear that Magnum never submitted but that he made a judgment call to stop the match. He saw the amount of punishment that Magnum's knee took and knew his career was in jeopardy. I agree with the call and it's a shame the knee injury was the result of a horrible attack by the four horsemen. I want everybody to hear comments that were made earlier tonight after the card and I'll address this situation further. Magnum TA: (On crutches) Tonight I lost a title that was very dear to me. A title that I defended with honor and pride. Now I'm not going to sit here and cry about it and throw myself a sympathy party. However, I can be upset about the fact that the parking lot attack had a lot to do with this! You couldn't beat me straight up Flair, No! You and your henchmen had to do a job on me. So instead of dwelling on my loss tonight, I'm going to dwell on getting some serious payback! I owe all the Horsemen and that worm JJ Dillon some payback! So here's the deal, I want all of you in the ring. I'm talking about a match with myself and four partners going against the four horsemen and that coward JJ Dillon. I know all of you are short on guts but if you have just a little then lets do this. Ten man tag match, survival of the strongest! But to tell you the truth, I don't think any of you have the intestinal fortitude to meet this challenge. Ric Flair: (surrounded by JJ and the Horsemen with the US title on his shoulder and head bandaged up) WHOOOO! I told you what I was going to do and I walked that aisle tonight and did it. Now Magnum, you sore loser, I heard your comments and I was right, you're stupider than you look. What, you don't think the most dominant group in wrestling wont accept the challenge from a whiner like you and his four underachieving friends? Guess what pal? We accept! However, JJ Dillon is not a wrestler, he's a licensed manager. Our argument was heard and our request was granted. So I will be handpicking a partner for the four horsemen and boys do I know the right guy for this job. I'm telling you all, you will love this guy, defiantly horsemen material. So Magnum, pal, you better call in the cavalry because you're not coming after the horsemen, WHOO, the horsemen are coming after you! WHOOOO! Jim Crockett: Ok after hearing both sides I'm making it official. On March 11th at the Omni, Magnum TA and four partners will face the four horsemen and a partner of their choosing in a 10 man tag team match. Also on that night, Rick Martel will defend the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Mid Atlantic champ, Harley Race. It should be an outstanding night of action as Mid Atlantic returns to the Omni in Atlanta.

The NWA and MACW presents Battle of the Belts- 2-22-86, Eddie Graham Sports Arena, Orlando, FL Prelim Matches American Made def. Terry Gibbs and Scott Casey, when Kernodle hit Gibbs with a neckbreaker and Kirchner followed with a Fallaway Slam. David Sammartino and Bob Roop defeated Rocky Johnson and Pedro Morales, All four men were in the ring, Morales had Sammartino covered but as the Ref was guiding Johnson back to the corner, Roop dropped a knee on Morales and rolled Sammartino on top for the pin. TV Title Bout- Special 20 minute time limit Terry Taylor © vs. 'Doctor of Desire' Tom Prichard w/Rock Riddle These two were evenly matched in the first few minutes with neither gaining a distinct advantage. A distraction by Riddle on the apron allowed Prichard to nail Taylor from behind with a super kick. Prichard controls for awhile hitting Taylor with a couple suplexes and following with knee drops. He attempts several covers but cant put Taylor away. Taylor comes back after Prichard goes for a back body drop but Taylor kicked him. Taylor swings Prichard to the ropes and is able to back drop him, follows with an elbow drop and cover but Prichard kicks out. Taylor hits the jaw breaker but once again Riddle causes a distraction from the apron. Taylor nails Riddle with a forearm shot that sends Riddle flying off the apron. Prichard hits Taylor from behind with a knee then follows with a gut wrench powerbomb! Prichard covers 1..2..Taylor gets his foot on the rope. Prichard body slams Taylor then goes to the top rope. Prichard flies off attempting a diving splash but Taylor moves. Both men are lying side by side. They both rise. The announcer states there's 1 minute left in the match. Prichard grabs Taylor but Taylor hooks Prichard's arms and gets him with the backslide for 1..2..3! Taylor retains the TV title with 15 seconds left. Tony St. Clair vs. Billy Robinson The fans are eager for this much anticipated match up between two of UK's best. These two didn't disappoint. The match started off as a brawl as St. Clair obviously still has issues over Billy's press conference attack. Both men have a serious exchange of European uppercuts. St. Clair gets the upper hand, swings Billy to the ropes and back body drops him, Billy gets up and St. Clair sends him into the turnbuckles with a heel first drop kick. Billy staggers forward and St. Clair snapmares him over then jumps over him while executing a neck snap. St. Clair hits an elbow drop and covers but Billy kicks out. St. Clair keeps the momentum going for a bit until he charges at Billy in the corner and is met by a boot to the face. Billy regroups and takes control by hammering away with European uppercuts. Billy puts St. Clair down with a running forearm smash. Billy chokes St. Clair with his boot then picks him up with a scoop slam. Billy follows with a hangman's neckbreaker and cover but St. Clair barely gets his shoulder up. Billy starts working St. Clair over aggressively with various takedowns and pin attempts. Billy's frustration gets the best of him when he cant finish St. Clair off. He argues with the ref for awhile. Billy goes for a body slam but St. Clair cradles him for the 1..2..3! The fans erupt but Billy attacks St. Clair. Billy stomps away then hits St. Clair with a double arm suplex. NO DQ Bob Backlund vs.The Iron Sheik Of course the match starts out with fists flying. Backlund spends the early portion out wrestling the Sheik. The Sheik comes back and makes the most of this stipulation. He chokes Backlund with his robe and then body slams him down and follows with more choking. Because it's the Sheik, he hits Backlund with a gut wrench suplex. Backlund makes a comeback with several body slams then drop kicks Sheik out of the ring. Backlund goes out after him, Sheik rakes the eyes and swings Backund into the steal post. Sheik grabs a chair and wedges it in the corner. Sheik grabs Backlund but Backlund pushes Sheik into the steel post. Both men are still on the outside. They finally get up and slowly roll back into the ring. The fans boo as Alexis Smirnoff hits the ring. He body slams Backlund and stomps away. The fans cheer as American Made runs in. They grab Smirnoff and hurl him over the top rope! American Made exit the ring. Sheik slowly gets up and walks over to Backlund. He grabs Backlund and runs with him towards the chair wedged in the corner but Backlund grabs Sheik and rams him into the chair! Sheik staggers back, Backlund hits him with a back suplex and gets the pin! Tully Blanchard w/JJ Dillon vs. Michael Hayes w/Buddy Roberts They start fighting right away but Hayes quickly gets the upper hand with a hard right fist to the face. Hayes takes control by wailing away on Tully. Hayes then stomps on Tully, body slams him and covers but Tully kicks out. Hayes swings Tully into the turnbuckles and charges in but Tully lifts both legs and nails Hayes in the face. Tully regroups and suplexes Hayes then drops several elbows. Tully swings Hayes to the ropes, misses a clothesline, Hayes swings back and rolls Tully over with a shoulder block. Hayes puts Tully in a headlock, runs with him and hits the Bulldog. Hayes covers but JJ Dillon gets up on the apron and is yelling. Hayes gets up and heads towards JJ but Buddy runs over, grabs JJ's legs and swoops them out from under him. Buddy clocks JJ. Tully hits Hayes from behind with a high knee then rolls him up with a hand full of tights and gets the pin! Tully rolls out of the ring, grabs JJ and drags him out of there. Mid Atlantic Title Bout Harley Race © vs. Wahoo McDaniel This is as stiff as can be. They trade hard blows for awhile when Wahoo wins the exchange with chops. Wahoo continues the chopping then scoop slams Harley. Wahoo drops a knee and covers but Harley kicks out. Harley shines with headbutts and a delayed knee drop but cant put Wahoo down. Wahoo swings Harley to the ropes and hits him with a back elbow smash then follows with an elbow drop but Harley kicks out. Harley goes on a long stretch as he hits Wahoo with a variety of suplexes then caps them off with a swinging neckbreaker. He covers 1..2..No! Wahoo manages to get a shoulder up. Wahoo is hurting but starts chopping away on Harley then hits Harley with a hanging suplex. The crowd gets behind Wahoo as he swings Harley to the ropes and nails him with an overhead chop! Wahoo covers 1..2..No! Harley rolls his shoulder up. The two men have another slugging exchange this time Harley wins it with a headbutt then hits Wahoo with a running knee. Harley hits Wahoo with a diving headbutt then picks him up and hits the piledriver! The ref counts 1..2..3! Harley retains the Mid Atlantic title. Special Attraction Match Stan Hansen vs. Antonio Inoki Inoki gets a good pop from the crowd and Hansen just seems to terrify the crowd as he runs down the aisle hitting anything in his way with his rope and cowbell. The bell rings and Hansen charges over and the two men start going at it. Hansen just hammers away on Inoki and pounds on him but Inoki stops that with an Enzuiguri. Inoki comes back with bare knuckle punches then hits Hansen with a drop kick and follows with a diving knee drop and cover. Hansen kicks out then takes the brawl to the outside. Both men are trading fists. Hansen body slams Inoki on the outside. The ref is telling him to get back in the ring. Hansen throws Inoki back in. Hansen kicks away and drops an elbow but cant put Inoki away. Hansen swings Inoki to the ropes and ducks down for a back body drop but Inoki kicks him then clamps on the sleeper! Hansen is flailing his arms and hits the ref, the ref goes down. Hansen backs Inoki up and rams him into the turnbuckles to break the sleeper. Inoki quickly grabs Hansen, spins him around and executes a Bridging Fallaway Slam! Inoki is covering but the Ref is still down. Inoki gets up and checks on the Ref. Hansen rolls over and out of the ring. He grabs his cowbell and heads back into the ring. Inoki turns around and WHAM! Hansen nails him with a cowbell clothesline! Hansen throws the rope and cowbell out of the ring and covers Inoki. The Ref slowly rolls over and counts 1....2.....3! NWA World Tag Team Title Bout The Andersons © w/JJ Dillon vs. UWF Champs The Road Warriors w/Paul Ellering JJ comes out with a bandage on his forehead from the Robert's punch. The crowd roars as the Road Warriors head down the aisle. The bell rings and the Road Warriors attack the Andersons. They pound away on the Andersons, swing them to the ropes, hoist them both up with Gorilla Presses then slam them down. They both jump up and hit fist drops on them. JJ is having a fit and yelling at the Ref. Ellering is nodding with approval. The Warriors just dominate the early part of the match as Arn is a bumping fool. The Andersons are taking shoulder blocks, clotheslines, body slams and fists to the face. The Andersons finally get some control and work over Animal's leg. Ole grabs Animal's leg and kicks away then tags in Arn. Arn jumps off the 2nd rope with a knee drop to Animal's leg. Arn pushes Animal into the corner, Ole chokes away, Animal staggers back and Arn hits him with a belly to back suplex. Arn tags in Ole, Ole jumps off the top rope with a knee drop on Animal. Ole covers 1..2..Animal bench presses Ole up off him. Animal makes the tag to Hawk. The crowd goes insane as Hawk clotheslines anything in front of him. JJ tries to get involved but Ellering stops that. The Andersons try to double team Hawk but Animal runs in and hits them with a double clothesline. Ole rolls out of the ring. Animal's still feeling the effects on his leg but still manages to puts Arn up on his shoulders, Hawk flies off the top rope and flips Arn off Animal's shoulder with the flying clothesline!!! Hawk covers 1..2..WHACK! Ole hits Hawk with a chair. The Ref rings the bell signaling for a Disqualification. The fans are booing. Animal grabs the chair from Ole and nails him with it. The Road Warriors grab Arn and hurl him out of the ring. The crowd cheers as Ellering runs in and raises the Road Warriors arms in the air. United States Title Bout Magnum TA © vs. Ric Flair w/JJ Dillon A shaken up JJ Dillon leads Flair down the aisle. Flair gets some scattered cheers but mainly boos due to the parking lot attack. Flair and JJ are waiting in the ring. JJ grabs the mic. JJ: Stop wasting our time, it's obvious Magnum isn't going to show so just hand the US title over to Ric Flair. The boos turn to a thundering roar as Magnum TA heads down the aisle. His left knee is heavily taped under his knee pad. The US title is around his waist as he steps into the ring. Flair looks a bit surprised but points and says some words to Magnum. The bell rings and Magnum is all over Flair. Magnum is limping but his adrenaline is running high as he just pounds away on Flair. Magnum is hitting Flair with such a flurry that Flair is busted open. Magnum continues the assault. Magnum body slams Flair, limps around then body slams him again. Flair hobbles up and Magnum drop kicks him out of the ring. JJ is yelling at Magnum. Magnum heads out and JJ takes off. Magnum grabs Flair and rams his head on the outside table. Flair falls back and down. Magnum drops a right knee on Flair's bleeding head. Magnum puts his knee on Flair's chest, grabs his hair and proceeds to punch away on Flair's bloody head. Magnum rolls Flair into the ring. Magnum swings Flair to the ropes and hoists him up in the Gorilla Press position but his left knee gives out and he tumbles down. After Flair clears the cobwebs he starts working over the knee. Flair regroups some more then continues to work the knee. Flair picks Magnum up and pushes him into the turnbuckles. Flair hits Magnum with a series of chops then picks him up in a vertical suplex position, pauses and takes him back. Flair backs up then hits Magnum's knee with a running knee drop. Flair then goes down, grabs Magnum's head and pounds away. The crowd is cheering Magnum on. Flair picks up Magnum and hits him with a chop that puts Magnum down. Flair struts around the ring then climbs up the turnbuckles. Magnum gets a surge and hobbles over, grabs Flair and slams him off the top rope! Magnum falls back against the turnbuckles. Flair slowly gets up and turns around, Magnum nails Flair with a running clothesline. The crowd is going crazy! JJ gets up on the apron and Magnum nails him with a forearm blast that sends JJ flying off the apron. Flair comes from behind and clips Magnum's left knee. Magnum goes down. Flair staggers around then rolls to the outside. He pulls Magnum's legs towards the ring post then swings Magnum's left leg and rams the knee on the post. Magnum is screaming in pain. Flair goes back in, picks Magnum up and hits the Shin Breaker. Flair grabs the leg and clamps on the Figure Four! Magnum is screaming in pain. Flair is wrenching away. The Ref is looking over Magnum and asking him if he wants to submit. Flair wrenches away more. The Ref signals for the bell. The bell rings. The Ref gets the US title, hands it to Flair and raises his arm. The crowd is booing but also stunned. Ric Flair has won the US Title! The Andersons and Tully run down the aisle, pick JJ up and go to the ring to celebrate while officials are checking on Magnum. NWA World Heavyweight Title Bout Rick Martel © vs. NWA National Champ Terry Gordy The crowd still has a lot left for this huge bout and these guys gave them their money's worth. Gordy brings the fight right away but Martel doesn't back down and the two go toe to toe. Martel gets control with several hip tosses and drop kicks. Martel body slams Gordy and jumps up and down shaking his fists. Martel swings Gordy into the turnbuckles but Gordy runs forward and nearly decapitates Martel with a clothesline! Gordy takes Martel up and back with a belly to back suplex, Gordy repeats this then covers but Martel barley kicks out. Gordy slams Martel hard, backs up and crashes down with a running leg drop. Once again he cant put Martel away. Gordy goes for the piledriver but Martel back drops him. Martel regroups and hits Gordy with a belly to back suplex of his own. Martel covers but Gordy kicks out. Martel body slams Gordy and follows with a diving knee drop. Martel covers 1..2..Gordy kicks out. Gordy rakes the eyes, hoists Martel on his shoulders and falls back with a Samoan Drop! Gordy is still reeling and takes a while to cover. Martel kicks out. Gordy drops down and applies the Oriental Spike. Gordy releases picks Martel up, swings him to the ropes and nails him with a big boot to the face that sends Martel out of the ring. Gordy goes out and swings Martel towards the steel post but Martel reverses it and Gordy's head slams into the post, busting him open! Martel rolls in the ring and tries to regroup. The Ref starts the count on Gordy. Gordy rolls back in at the count of 9. Martel picks up Gordy and hits the backbreaker. Martel covers 1..2..Gordy gets his foot on the ropes. Martel picks up Gordy but Gordy grabs Martel's head and snaps it down on the top rope. Martel flies back and Gordy clears the cobwebs. Gordy is bleeding bad. Gordy picks up Martel and hits the piledriver! Gordy's blood lost shows as it takes awhile for him to cover. Gordy rolls over 1..2..No! Martel gets his foot on the ropes. Both men are laying there. Gordy manages to get up and swings Martel to the ropes but Martel comes back with a flying body press that sends both men over the top rope! The Ref starts the count. Both men wobble up and start trading punches. They keep fighting as the ref reaches 10. The bell rings signaling for a Double Countout. Martel and Gordy keep fighting. They even fight into the cheering crowd. They bring the fight back towards the ring. They keep hammering away on each other. Michael Hayes and Buddy Roberts come out and start throwing punches at Martel. They triple team Martel and throw him into the ring. Bob Backlund and Wahoo McDaniel come out to even things up. More wrestlers come out to break it up. While all the wrestlers are on the outside, Harley Race enters the ring. He picks up Martel and hits him with a swinging neckbreaker. Race looks down and says something then walks out. The Freebirds are yelling at the other wrestlers and raising Gordy's arm. Ring Announcer: The official ruling of the match is a double countout. Rick Martel is still the NWA World Champion. Thank you for attending the Battle of the Belts.

Watched the video. Man what a lost art. That's how wrestling should be. Straight up bad guys acting like bad guys. You really thought these guys just hated each other and that shows how good everybody was at their craft.

LOL that Hansen match description was hilarious. Fantastics put up a fight and seemed to have earned some respect from the fans. Fujiwara gets a pretty big win over Baba. I liked the Fuchi/Chono match. I think this could develop into a nice rivalry. I love your writing style and a bit of what's going on behind the scenes such as your explanation of Brody and Hansen and Mil Mascaras. Your description of the main event was well done and so realistic.

MACW @ WTBS Studios TV taped 2-20-86, Aired 2-22-86 Schiavone: Hello again everybody and welcome to another edition of Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling, with me as always is David Crockett. David before we get to our show, we have some disturbing footage to show the fans. Crockett: Very disturbing and I'm disgusted by the actions of the 4 Horsemen along with JJ Dillon. This transpired earlier this week in the parking lot of the Rec Center in Shelby, NC. It was prior to a card where Magnum TA was set to appear. I guess we should show the footage. Footage from Shelby N.C. JJ Dillon is holding a hand held camera while talking. JJ: Magnum has put his hands on me for the last time. He's been a thorn in the Horsemen's side for far to long. Now he and everybody else are going to find out what the 4 Horsemen are all about. Ok boys, there's his car. Magnum pulls up and gets out. The camera moves closer then you see the Andersons, Tully Blanchard and Ric Flair run over and attack Magnum. They punch and stomp him down on the pavement. They all start kicking his left knee. The Andersons hold Magnum's leg as Tully continues to kick away at the knee. Then Flair walks over. Tully and the Andersons pick up Magnum and hold him. Flair slaps Magnum a couple times then picks him up in the shin breaker position and drops him down on the hood of his car. Magnum is screaming in pain. The Andersons hold Magnum's leg out as Flair drops several knee drops down on Magnum's left knee. The Horsemen continue the assault until security runs out. Back Live Schiavone: David, I don't know what to say, I'm shocked by the actions of the 4 Horsemen. I don't know the extent of the injury but I know significant damage was done. Crockett: Indeed, just a despicable act and right before Battle of the Belts where Magnum will be defending his US title against Ric Flair. Magnum has insisted he will be in Orlando to defend the title. I don't think its a good idea but he wants nothing more than to get his hands on Flair. Here's what Magnum had to say just yesterday. Magnum: (Sitting on a table with his knee wrapped) Nice job Horsemen but you didn't finish it! Ric Flair, If you think this is going to keep me from defending my title against you at the Battle of the Belts, you better think again! Not only am I going to be in Orlando but I promise I'm going to make you pay and pay dearly! You made a grave mistake Flair and I'm gonna make you pay with your blood! Schiavone: Wow, a very intense and down right angry Magnum TA. I'm worried that Magnum's emotions might be getting the better of him, not that I blame him but I just don't want to see his knee permanently damaged. Crockett: I agree, its obvious by the Horsemen's shameful actions that Ric Flair is worried he cant win that US title on his own merit. What a shame. Schiavone: Well fans we do have a great show lined up as Ivan Putski will clash with David Sammartino. Also in action will be Jimmy Snuka, Hot Property, Pedro Morales, The Devils Duo, Brett Sawyer and the team of Corporal Kirchner and Don Kernodle known as American Made. We will also hear from a number of wrestlers who will be competing at the Battle of the Belts. Speaking of Battle of the Belts, its been made official, Rick Martel will defend the NWA World heavyweight title against NWA National Champ, Terry Gordy. That should be a barn burner. Crockett: No doubt about that. Martel has been a fighting champion and Gordy has been on a tear since winning the National Title. We will also be hearing from the tag teams representing Mid Atlantic in the upcoming Crockett Cup tournament. The fans cheer as the Nightmares come out. Crockett: Here's one of the teams now. Welcome back boys. Davis: Good to be back David, we'll get right to the point. Rock Riddle's Fabulous Blondes put us out of action for awhile but now we're back! Wayne: That's right and we want those Blondes! So we've agreed to put our Crockett Cup tournament spot on the line, here, tonight! Crockett: Ok, there you go, the Nightmares will put their tournament spot on the line against the Fabulous Blondes later tonight. Oh my! Well lets go to the ring for our first match. Pedro Morales vs. Tim Straw Morales is on fire tonight as he hits Straw with a running knee then finishes him off with Caribbean Cannonball for the pin! Commercial Break Schiavone: With me at this time, Rock Riddle and Tom Prichard. Riddle: Oh Tony what a glorious day it is for the Agency, not even these booing 2nd rate losers out here will dampen my mood. Speaking of 2nd rate, that B level tag team the Nightmares actually did something right and accepted my Blondes challenge. I can tell you right now, the Fabulous Blondes will get that tournament spot and then go on to the Superdome and win everything at stake. Can you imagine what the Agency will do with 1 million cold hard dollars? Schiavone: No, I cant imagine. Riddle: Of course you cant, a guy like you wouldn't put that money to good use. That's why your holding the mic for me. Now, this man here, the Doctor of Desire Tom Prichard is going to Orlando this weekend and he's going to win the Television title from another B level competitor, Terry Taylor. Tom: (Laughing) Tell them Rock. Taylor, you cant run and duck me any longer. It's you and me baby and when its all said and done I'm bringing that TV title to the Agency, right where it belongs. Riddle: Oh Tony, it's great to be around true A list professionals. Schiavone: Unbelievable, fans lets go to the ring. Hot Property vs. Lou Simms and Roger Murphy Travis and Savoldi look sharp tonight with quick tags and high offensive moves. They double hip toss Simms and crash down on him with a double leg drop. Murphy runs in but is met with a double punch. The finish comes when they swing Murphy to the ropes and hit him with the double Hot Shot for the pin! Crockett: Impressive win for Hot Property and the fans here have taken a liking to that pair. Fans I want to take you to a pre recorded interview with the longest reigning British Heavyweight Champion in history, Tony St. Clair. St. Clair: You know, I couldn't wait to get here to the States and compete against the best in Mid Atlantic. Mid Atlantic, the NWA and Crockett's showed me the upmost respect. It's to bad it was tainted by Billy Robinson. Billy, I always had the highest amount of respect for you and for some reason you had to stoop low and attack me at my Press Conference. Ok, I guess the lines have been drawn. At Battle of the Belts I'm going to show you what I'm capable of and you might be surprised at what's in my arsenal. Commercial Break Brett Sawyer vs. Larry O'Meara Brett hits several standing drop kicks then body slams O'Meara down. Brett goes to the top rope and finishes off O'Meara with a flying leg drop! Schiavone: Ok, great win tonight Brett. A few weeks ago Johnny Rich put you down with some brass knuckles courtesy of his new manager Paul Jones. However in Ashville, you got a measure of revenge, lets take a look. Ashville Footage Brett runs to the ring and nails Rich with Brass Knuckles. Brett exits and Austin Idol drops an elbow and pins Rich. Back Live Schiavone: I guess turnabout is fair play. Brett: I call that sweet revenge! So Johnny Rich is aligning himself with that rat Paul Jones? Doesn't matter one bit because Paul Jones wont be able to help poor Johnny... The Devil's Duo and Paul Jones come out. The Duo level Sawyer and start stomping away! The fans cheer as Hot Property run out and start wailing away on the Duo. The two team are fighting as Sawyer regroups. Sawyer grabs Jones and drops him with a fist! The Duo grab Jones and run out of there. Sawyer shakes hands with Travis and Savoldi. Commercial Break Crockett: Well, looks like Brett Sawyer found some allies. Joining me right now is Bob Backlund. Bob, it's you and the Iron Sheik in a No Disqualification match at the Battle of the Belts. Bob: The Sheik and I have had some rivalry. I'm not one who likes to break the rules, I prefer to win with my wrestling skills. Sheik on the other hand has hit me with chairs and has broken every rule in the book against me. Well I can tell you Sheik, you can break every rule you want at the Battle of the Belts but it wont be enough. I'm still the better wrestler and even in a No DQ match I'm still going to beat you with wrestling. Crockett: Ok fans, Bob Backlund. Should be interesting to see how that match turns out. Lets go to the ring for a featured match as David Sammartino takes on Ivan Putski. 'The Great One' David Sammartino vs. 'Polish Power' Ivan Putski David tries to jump Putski from behind but Putski was waiting for it, turns around and punches away on David. Putski spends the first few minutes hammering away on David. Putski body slams David a couple times then stomps away on him. Putski grabs David's hands and squeezes them. David is yelling in agonizing pain. David kicks Putski low to break the grip. David regroups and swings Putski towards the turnbuckles but Putski reverses it. David hits the turnbuckles and Putski charges in, David sticks up his foot and hits Putski. David grabs Putski's legs, then puts his own feet on the turnbuckles. David pushes forward, the ref doesn't see his feet on the turnbuckles and counts 1..2..3! David rolls out quick and jumps up and down with joy as the fans boo. Commercial Break Schiavone: Ok, questionable win for David Sammartino. David runs out David: Did you see that Tony? That was one of the greatest wins ever on Mid Atlantic Television! I just beat a wrestling legend. So, I've beaten Morales, now I've beaten Putski. Sure, they're a couple of washed up guys from my father's era but they have some credibility, so I should be the one wrestling Rick Martel for the NWA title at battle of the belts! I'm serving notice to the NWA, The Great One David Sammartino wants a title shot because everybody just saw it, I earned one! David holds his arm up and heads out as the fans boo. Schiavone: I don't know what to say to that. Fans back to the ring. Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka vs. Todd Rooney Snuka head butts Rooney then picks him up and body slams him. Snuka goes to the top turnbuckle and flashes the 'I love you' sign. Snuka leaps off the ropes and hits the Superfly Splash for the pin! The fans go crazy. Schiavone: Please welcome the always exciting, Superfly Jimmy Snuka. Snuka: Tony, brotha, its great to be here and in the ring. The Superfly is hungry for action brotha. The fans boo as Ron Fuller walks out. Ron: Hold on a minute friend, this is Ron Fuller's time and you're intruding on it. Schiavone: Ron, your time is next, this is Jimmy's time. Ron: Jimmy? Why are you talking to him anyway? You should be talking to me, after all, I am part of the United States Tag team champions. Now, Rob and Jimmy are in Canada and I want to talk about the Stud Stable and the Crockett Cup so Jimmy you need to go. Snuka: Hold on brotha, this is my time, I think you're the one who needs to go. Ron: First off, did you just refer to me as a brotha? Did you mean brother? Because you my friend are no brother of mine. My brother is Rob Fuller, it sure aint you. We're southern gentlemen and I'm not really sure what to classify you as. You look like a savage. Snuka: Do you have a problem with me? You call me a savage, do you have a problem with me? Because we can settle this in the ring brotha. The fans cheer Ron: Just relax there. Let me tell you something that everybody except you seem to know, which doesn't surprise me. A man of my credentials doesn't wrestle on television. People have to pay to watch me. Now I sure the heck wouldn't wrestle somebody like you on TV. Well, that would be lowering my standards, matter of fact, it would be insulting to a man of my credentials to wrestle a savage like you period. Ron puts his cigar in his mouth. Jimmy slaps the cigar out of his mouth. Schiavone: Hold on gentlemen, just hold on. Fuller is steaming as officials come out and get between them. Commercial Break Crockett: Wow, that could of escalated fast. I'm not sure what Ron Fuller's problem was with Jimmy Snuka. Well as you heard earlier, the Nightmares will put their Crockett Cup tournament spot on the line against the Fabulous Blondes tonight. You also heard the Stud Stable will be in the Crockett Cup. With me now is the 3rd team representing Mid Atlantic in the Crockett Cup Tournament, Norvell Austin and Sweet Brown Sugar, the Soul Patrol. Austin: David Crockett, awwwww man, one million dollars! National Tag team championships, Superdome, Crockett Cup Tournament! The Soul Patrol are coming. Sugar: And the Soul Patrol are winning! This is a grand opportunity of a lifetime and the Soul Patrol are going to take this opportunity and run with it all the way to the top! Crockett: The Soul Patrol are fired up, fans lets go to the ring. American Made (Kirchner/Kernodle) vs. Bill Richards and Clyde Putnam American Made is in sync tonight and the fans are in full support. Kernodle gives Richards a neckbreaker then tags in Kirchner. Kirchner hits the Fallaway Slam for the pin! They head to the podium. Schiavone: Ok fans, American Made Kirchner: Proud to be an American Tony. You don't know how good it is to have Mr. Pride of the USA himself, Don Kernodle back by my side. Smirnoff, I sent your partner packing and you tried your best to send me out as well but didn't work out did it? Don: Hey Smirnoff, doesn't matter what you do because I have my partner's back. We've done this before and we're going to do it again! Kirchner and Kernodle high five and soak in the cheers. Commercial Break Crockett: With me now is the Mid Atlantic Champ, Harley Race. Harley it's you and Wahoo at the Battle of the Belts and he thinks you're making the mistake of underestimating him. Race: I never underestimate an opponent David Crockett and Wahoo is going to find that out first hand at battle of the belts. I've defended this here title against all comers and after I beat Wahoo, its plain and simple, I want Martel! I want what's coming to me and that's an NWA World Title shot. Martel, you might escape Terry Gordy at battle of the belts but I guarantee when we face off, the world title is coming home with me! Crockett: Ok Harley Race is looking ahead to Rick Martel. Speaking of Rick Martel, as we told you earlier, Martel will be defending the NWA world title against National Champ, Terry Gordy at battle of the belts. More big news, on March 11th, Mid Atlantic returns to the Omni for a huge card. Either Rick Martel or Terry Gordy will be there to defend the world title. Also signed is Mil Mascaras who will be facing a man debuting in Mid Atlantic, the Cobra in what should be an outstanding match up. And that's not it, listen to this match signed, Bruiser Brody comes to the Omni and will clash with none other than Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff! Fans this will be a must see, Omni, March 11th, be there! When we come back, it's our main event. Commercial Break For the Nightmare's Crockett Cup spot The Nightmares vs. Fabulous Blondes w/Rock Riddle The Ref lets the two teams go at it for a bit. The Nightmares clean house as the fans cheer. The Blondes try to regroup and comeback but the Nightmares stay in control with quick tags while keeping Crews down with arm bars and twists. Crews is beyond frustrated. Timbs tries to run in but Wayne knocks him down. The Nightmares double suplex Crews back and go for the pin but Riddle distracts the Ref. Davis stands up and heads towards Riddle, this allows Timbs to nail Davis from behind with a high knee. Crews then follows with a knee drop and cover. The ref turns around and counts 1..2..Wayne comes in and drops an elbow on Crews. Timbs comes in and starts brawling with Wayne. The ref is tied up with them. Tom Prichard comes to the ring and climbs the ropes but Terry Taylor runs out and pushes him over. In the chaos, Davis rolls up Crews, the Ref jumps down and counts 1..2..3! The Nightmares keep their Crockett Cup spot! Riddle, Prichard and the Blondes are throwing a tantrum in the ring as Terry Taylor lifts the arms of the Nightmares on the outside. Commercial Break Crockett: What a match, the Nightmares showed why they're going to the Crockett Cup. Well fans, we shall see you at battle of the belts in Orlando. Wait a minute. Ric Flair struts out in a suit as the fans boo. Crockett: I cant believe you have the audacity to show your face. I have to tell you, I wouldn't of expected such a cowardly attack from a former world champ. Whether Magnum is injured or not, I wouldn't want to be in your shoes at battle of the belts. The fans boo louder as JJ leads out the Andersons and Tully. Crockett: Oh sure why not. I'm sure you guys are real happy with yourselves. JJ: (smiling) Of course we are David. You're looking at the most dominant group in the entire wrestling world. Magnum TA found that out. Now if you don't mind, the 4 Horsemen want to talk and that's exactly what they're going to do. Arn: (Holds up 4 fingers) These four fingers represent the symbol of excellence. A solid unit. We sent a message at Magnum's expense. You mess with one, you mess with all of us. Now as for battle of the belts, we're going to defend our NWA world tag team titles against the mighty Road Warriors. Don't think for one second we're intimidated by the Road Warriors. We beat the beasts at Starrcade, we tore down Bad Street, the loud music stopped when we pounded the Rock n Roll Express and at battle of the belts, we're going to beat the invincible! Ole: Because that's just what we do. We beat people up David Crockett and we don't give a damn whether you or anybody else likes it or not. Tully: Arn, you mentioned Bad Street. Michael Hayes, don't think I forgot about that sneak attack last week. Sure you got me from behind but at battle of the belts you've got to go toe to toe with somebody who's way out of your league boy. I cant wait to put you down and if Buddy Roberts sticks his nose in our match then JJ will slap him silly. JJ laughs and nods Flair: WHOOOOOO! David Crockett, you're standing amidst the greatest wrestlers in the world today. Whether you deserve to be standing here with greatness is sure debatable. Magnum TA, pal, you messed with the Horsemen and you paid a dear price. You've got more guts than brains to walk that aisle with me at battle of the belts. I just think you're plain stupid! Magnum, I'm taking you to school in Orlando then I'm going to take that US title and then I'm going to win back what's rightfully mine, the NWA world title. After our match Magnum, you're going to know why diamonds are forever and so is Ric Flair. WHOOOOO! JJ and the Horsemen put there hands out and slap there other hands on top and smile at the camera as the show ends. Battle of the Belts- Feb 22nd, Orlando FL NWA World Title Bout Rick Martel © vs. National Champ Terry Gordy US Title Bout Magnum TA © vs. Ric Flair w/JJ Dillon NWA World Tag Team Title Bout Andersons © w/JJ Dillon vs. UWF Champs The Road Warriors w/Paul Ellering Mid Atlantic Title Bout Harley Race © vs. Wahoo McDaniel TV Title Bout Terry Taylor © vs. Tom Prichard w/Rock Riddle Special Attraction Match Stan Hansen vs. Antonio Inoki Tully Blanchard w/JJ Dillon vs. Michael Hayes w/Buddy Roberts Tony St. Clair vs. Billy Robinson No DQ Bob Backlund vs. The Iron Sheik

I agree, an intense and angry Savage is bad news for the Heenan family. I have a feeling the SNME will be a wild one. Really liked the Rockers/Fabs match. I'm interested in the Roma/Powers saga. Curt Hennig continues to shine.