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MACW puts Cpl. Kirchner on the trade block. I'm looking for a mid card baby face.

Wow! Those are some stacked cards! I'm loving these Rumble matches. A No DQ Blood elimination match! Ok I'm sold.

MACW @ Greensboro, NC Coliseum 1-25-86 Johnny Rich vs. Nick Kiniski The finish comes when Kiniski swings Rich into the turnbuckles and charges in, Rich moves and Kinsiki hits hard and stumbles back. Rich scoops Kiniski's legs and pushes them forward while putting his own feet on the turnbuckles. The Ref doesn't see this and counts to 3. Rich is busy yelling at the fans when Brett Sawyer runs out and starts pounding on Rich! Rich high tails it out of the ring and runs to the back as the fans cheer Sawyer. 'Doctor of Desire' Tom Prichard w/Rock Riddle vs. 'Cowboy' Scott Casey Fun fast paced match as Casey takes control early with a series of hip tosses and arm drag take overs. Prichard takes control with a super kick followed by a gut wrench suplex. After some near falls, Casey mounts a comeback. He swings Prichard hard into the turnbuckles then clamps on a head lock. Casey goes for the Running Bulldog but Prichard hoists Casey up, twirls him around then takes him down with a back suplex and pin! Riddle runs in and raises Prichard's arm. Riddle and Prichard sport million dollar arrogant smiles as the fans boo. Missing Link w/Paul Jones vs. 'Steel Tiger' Spike Huber Link attacks Huber from behind, knocking off his construction helmet. Jones is telling Link to punish him. Link dominates the match with body slams, choking and rubbing Huber's face across the top rope. Huber gets in some offense but Link shuts it down quick with a head butt. Link continues to punish Huber. Jones tells Link to finish him off. Link scoops up Huber for a body slam but Huber cradles Link, the Ref counts 1..2..3!! The fans give a huge pop. Jones runs in the ring as Link gets up. Both men are furious and running around like madmen as Huber rolls out of the ring and raises his fist to the crowd. David Sammartino vs. Pedro Morales Sammartino gets the fans riled up as he spends a good amount of time stalling. He pushes Pedro and Pedro charges at him but Sammartino rolls out of the ring. He gets back in and yells at Pedro then slaps him. Once again Pedro charges at him but Sammartino rolls out of the ring smiling. Sammartino is yelling at the fans not realizing how close he is to the ring. Pedro reaches down, grabs Sammartino by the hair and yanks him up and into the ring. Pedro swings Sammartino to the ropes and hits him with a fist to the mid section which causes Sammartino to flip over. Pedro is on fire and body slams Sammartino 3 times. Pedro claps his hands and clenches his fists as the crowd roars. Sammartino stops the momentum with a low blow. Sammartino regroups and body slams Pedro, then chokes him with his boot. Sammartino puts Pedro in a bear hug and rams him into the turnbuckles. Sammartino has control for awhile but the tide turns when he goes for a back drop and gets Pedro's boot in his face. Both men stagger a bit then start throwing punches. Sammartino rakes the eyes and swings Morales to the ropes but misses a clothesline attempt, Morales swings back and nails Sammartino with a Caribbean Running Knee lift. Sammartino flies back through the ropes and onto the outside. The Ref counts to 10 and Sammartino is counted out! Pedro is shaking his fists as the fans cheer him on. Pedro walks out of the ring and heads down the aisle when Sammartino runs up from behind and hits him with a steel chair! Sammartino picks up Morales and puts him in a bear hug then rams him into the steel post! He still has Pedro in the bear hug and backs up then runs forward and rams him into the steel post again! Officials run out to stop this as the fans throw garbage at Sammartino when he walks to the back. TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Bob Roop Even though these two have had some heated issues, they manage to show off some pretty good wrestling in the first few minutes with neither gaining an advantage. Roop gains control when he hits Taylor during a break. Roop grabs Taylor and suplexes him back. Roop follows by grinding his elbow on Taylor's head. Roop picks up Taylor, swings him into the turnbuckles and follows with a forearm smash to the head. Roop gets frustrated as Taylor keeps kicking out of the pin attempts. Roop goes for a suplex but Taylor blocks it and suplexes Roop back. Taylor regroups. Taylor hits Roop with a Jaw Breaker and covers but Roop manages to get his shoulder up. Taylor is in control for awhile but an eye rake followed by a kick to the mid section stops that. Roop hits Taylor with a back elbow smash off the ropes and covers 1..2..No, Taylor kicks out! Roop is frustrated and chokes away on Taylor breaking at the Ref's count of 4. Roop chokes away again. This seems to fire Taylor up as he punches away on Roop. They trade punches and Taylor gets the upper hand. Taylor swings Roop into the turnbuckles. Taylor runs up and just starts hammering away on Roop with fists. The Ref tries to break it up. Taylor accidently back elbows the ref. The ref stumbles back then signals for the bell. Terry Taylor is Disqualified, so Bob Roop will get his TV title match in 2 weeks on WTBS. Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka vs. Kamala w/Paul Jones This one never officially gets started as both men start fighting before the bell rings. The Ref cant get control as both men are fighting on the outside. Kamala chops away on Snuka but Snuka comes back with head butts. They fight all around the ring. Paul Jones gets pushed down by Snuka, which gets a big pop. They continue to fight up the aisle and to the back. This match is a No Contest. Mid Atlantic Title Bout Harley Race © vs. Rocky Johnson Rocky has the crowd on their feet as he takes control early. He swings Harley to the ropes and back drops him. Harley wobbles up and is met with a drop kick. Harley staggers up, Johnson clamps on a headlock and takes Harley over. Harley takes control with a back suplex and follows with a knee drop but cant put Johnson away. Harley hits a body slam then puts Johnson straight up in the air and performs a delaying suplex. Harley covers 1..2..NO, Johnson kicks out. Johnson comes back and starts punching away on Harley, while shuffling his feet. Johnson has the crowd pumped up. Johnson swings Harley to the ropes and nails him with a clothesline then covers but Race gets his shoulder up. Johnson picks up Harley, swings him to the ropes but Race grabs the ropes as Johnson goes up in the air, attempting a high dropkick. Johnson falls back and hits his head hard on the canvas. Race walks over and executes a swinging neckbreaker, then follows with a Piledriver for the pin! US Tag Team Championship Finals Stud Stable vs. Soul Patrol The fans cheer as the Soul Patrol hit the ring. The fans are now puzzled as Ron Fuller enters the ring alone. He grabs the mic from the announcer. Ron Fuller: Now I want everybody to listen up, especially you Norvell Austin and you Sweet Brown Sugar. Now my brother Rob is up in Canada fulfilling some booking obligations. Because a Fuller always fulfills his obligations. I have here in my hand an official contract which states that the Stud Stable will be represented. Now on this paper are the names of the members of the Stud Stable and any member of the Stud Stable can wrestle in any match that the Stud Stable is advertised in. Oh it's all legal like and has been approved by a Crockett Lawyer. So let me introduce my partner tonight and member of the Stud Stable, Mr. Jimmy Golden! The fans boo as Jimmy Golden enters the ring and hugs Ron. The Soul Patrol are holding their arms out but then nod their heads and tell the ref they're more than ready. The Soul Patrol don't look like their thrown off their game as they get control early. They double hip toss Fuller. Golden runs in and gets double hip tossed. Fuller gets back up and gets a double back drop. Golden gets the same. The Stud Stable bails out of the ring as the fans cheer the Soul Patrol. The Ref gets control. Sugar continues the momentum with a leg scissors take over on Golden. Sugar keeps Golden in a leg scissor lock. Sugar tags in Austin. Austin drops a series of knees on Golden then covers but Fuller runs in and drops an elbow on Austin. Sugar runs in and hits Fuller with a forearm blast sending him back. The Stud Stable takes control by double teaming Austin in the corner. Golden tags in Fuller. Golden holds Austin's arms behind his back as Fuller drops down with a fist to Austin's face. The Stud Stable take control for awhile until a high knee lift by Austin sends Golden flying back. Austin makes the tag to Sugar! Sugar comes in with fire, knocking both members of the Stud Stable down with punches. Sugar grabs both of their heads and knocks them together. Soul Patrol get control and at one point double body slam Fuller. Things get crazy as all four men end up brawling in the ring. Austin's punch sends Golden back into his corner. The Ref is guiding Austin back to his corner. Golden runs over and levels Sugar from behind, then hits a back breaker. Fuller gets up on the 2nd turnbuckle and hits a knee drop on Sugar. The Ref turns around as Fuller covers 1..2..3! The winners and new United States Tag Team Champions, the Stud Stable! NWA World Tag Team Championship Bout The Andersons © w/JJ Dillon vs. The Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Buddy Roberts) Michael Hayes really gets on the Anderson's nerves as he does his moonwalk before locking up. Arn takes a wild swing, Hayes ducks and nails Arn with a right fist. The Freebirds frustrate the Andersons early on with good double teaming and lots of fists. At one point Ole charges in but is knocked down with a double back elbow smash by the Freebirds. The Andersons roll out of the ring and JJ calms them down. Words are exchanged between Hayes and JJ. JJ gets up on the apron and berates Hayes. Hayes grabs JJ by his shirt and punches him as the crowd goes nuts! JJ falls back and is caught by the Andersons. JJ is disoriented as the Andersons yell at Hayes. The Andersons finally take control. They stomp away on Roberts in the corner. Ole puts Roberts in the Hammerlock then body slams him. Arn jumps off the ropes and hits Roberts with a knee drop. Arn covers but Hayes breaks it up. Arn is furious and hits Roberts with a series of double axe handle punches to his back. Arn tags in Ole, who continues the assault with knee drops to the back. Ole tags back in Arn. Arn swings Roberts to the ropes and ducks down for a back drop, Roberts grabs Arn's head and drops him straight down. Roberts rolls over and tags in Hayes! The crowd goes wild as Hayes punches away on Arn. Ole runs in and gets a right fist that sends him back. Hayes grabs Arn and hits him with a Bulldog. Hayes covers 1..2..No, Ole runs in with a kick. Roberts runs in and unloads on Ole. Roberts swings Ole towards the turnbuckles and the Ref gets in the way and is sandwiched in the corner. Ole and the Ref fall back. The Ref is out. Roberts suplexes Ole back as Hayes body slams Arn. Somebody is running down the aisle. It's Tully Blanchard!!! JJ is waving him towards the ring. Tully runs in and low blows Roberts then nails Hayes from behind. Tully picks up Hayes and hits the Slingshot suplex! Tully puts Arn on top of Hayes, then drags the Ref over and runs out of the ring. The Ref slowly gets his senses back and counts 1...2...3! JJ runs into the ring with the belts. He helps the Andersons up and hands them their titles. The Andersons grimace in pain as they hold the titles up to the booing crowd. Main Event Ric Flair w/JJ Dillon vs. Mil Mascaras These two put on a wrestling clinic for the first 15 minutes as they match each other hold for hold. At around the 20 minute mark, Mascaras frazzles Flair when he swings him into the turnbuckles then follows with a monkey flip. Flair gets up in anger and charges Mascaras who then performs a head stand head scissors. Mascaras swings Flair to the ropes and connects with a flying cross chop. Flair is beyond frustrated and rolls out to talk with JJ. Flair gets back into the ring and clamps on a headlock, Mascaras grabs Flair's wrists, gets out of the headlock, spins Flair around, lifts him up and takes him back with a vertical suplex. Mascaras covers but Flair kicks out. Flair finally gets control with a kick to the knee. Flair follows with a vertical suplex of his own. Flair covers but Mascaras kicks out. Flair pushes Mascaras into the corner and gives him a series of chops. Flair snapmares Mascaras over and follows with a knee to the back. Flair grabs the leg of Mascaras and drops an elbow on it. Flair hops up on the 2nd turnbuckle and drops a knee on the leg. Flair grabs Mascaras and drops him with a Shinbreaker! Flair quickly applies the figure four! JJ is on the outside jumping up and down, telling the ref to ring the bell. Flair is applying the pressure. The Ref is asking Mascaras if he wants to submit. Mascaras is shaking his head NO. Mascaras is able to roll over and break the hold. Flair rolls up and grabs Mascaras but Mascaras spins around and gets Flair in the Lotus Lock! Flair is screaming. JJ gets up on the apron and distracts the Ref. Mascaras releases the hold and goes after JJ, who jumps off the apron and runs back. Mascaras takes a breather then grabs Flair and executes a double under hook suplex. Mascaras wraps Flair up and puts him in a surfboard. Once again Flair is screaming in pain. JJ hops up on the apron and distracts the ref. JJ is holding on to the ropes while yelling at the Ref. Mascaras has enough and releases Flair. Mascaras grabs the ropes and sling shots JJ into the ring. Mascaras picks up JJ and scoop slams him down. The fans are going crazy. JJ is yelling in pain as the Ref calmly rolls him out. Flair runs towards Mascaras and clips him at the knee. Mascaras goes down as Flair regroups. Flair drops an elbow then picks up Mascaras and puts him back with a belly to back suplex. Flair stands up, backs up then comes forward with a running jumping knee drop. Flair covers 1..2..No, Mascaras kicks out. Flair yells at the Ref and holds up 3 fingers. Flair grabs Mascaras and swings him into the turnbuckles and follows with a couple chops. Flair grabs Mascaras and is going to swing him into the opposite corner but Mascaras reverses it and swings Flair hard into the turnbuckles, Flair flips over the turnbuckles and onto the outside. Flair is stumbling around on the outside. Mascaras backs up then runs up and over the ropes nailing Flair with a Plancha Suicida! The crowd goes bonkers! Mascaras picks up Flair and rolls him into the ring. JJ is still laid out on the ground. Mascaras gets up on the top turnbuckles. The crowd is roaring. Flair stumbles up and turns around as Mascaras leaps off and hits Flair with a flying cross body block! The bell rings! The Ref gets up and goes to the ropes to talk with the timekeeper. The Ref then talks to the ring announcer. He announces to the crowd that the time limit has expired. The official ruling is a 60 minute draw! Mascaras is standing with his hands on his hips. He waves to the cheering crowd and exits the ring. Flair rolls over and sits against the turnbuckles. The crowd applauds the performance they just witnessed.

Couple of great cards here. I like the big baby face push Tommy Rich is getting. Ultimate Warrior picks up a strong win. The Nation/Wahoo, JYD match was a good one and that feud is far from over. Really like the Armstrongs/Midnight Express program. The Russians and Road Warriors are getting into a real power feud. Good little heel move by Slater to insure a victory. Looking forward to more Dr. Death/Duggan matches. This is a true Mid South headlining feud.

I'm the same way. Certain territories weren't shown on TV in my area. Thank goodness for PWI as I got to read all about them. Then came Youtube and now I get the chance to see all this good stuff from the 80s that I read about. Gordi is right, a couple years ago I watched those Colon/Hansen matches and man it was insane. Also if anyone wants a good perspective of Japanese wrestling, check out the Tiger Jeet Singh documentary on Youtube. His son talks about the respect the Japanese fans have for the wrestlers and understands why his father spent a lot of time there.

Oh man what kind of deal did Embry make??? I don't think he wants to mess with the Funks. Looking forward to the Studd/Brody rematch, that's sure to be a wild one. Same goes for Dr. D and Garvin. Lots of good angles being set up. I'm liking the Dream Team/Moondogs program. Also like Dutch Mantel calling out Idol. Man so much good stuff happening in WCCW!

MACW @ WTBS Studios TV aired on 1-24-86 Schiavone: Hello again everybody and welcome to another edition of Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling, along with me is David Crockett. David, we have a number of matches in store tonight and we will hear from a lot of the wrestlers who will be in Greensboro this Saturday night. Of course headlining that event will be Ric Flair taking on the legendary Mil Mascaras. Not to mention, the NWA Tag Team titles will be on the line as the Andersons will do battle with the Freebirds. Crockett: A lot happening indeed. And don't forget our main event tonight will the Nightmares squaring off against Rock Riddle's Agency's tag team, the Fabulous Blondes. Speaking of tag teams, the finals of the US Tag Team Tournament are set as the Stud Stable will face the Soul Patrol in Greensboro. Right now we would like to bring out the team who came up just short against the Soul Patrol. I'm talking about Mark and Chris Youngblood, the Renegade Warriors. The fans cheer as the Warriors head over. Crockett: Well guys, tough break in the tournament but I have to say I was very impressed with your performance. So where do you go from here? Mark: Well David, to be honest it was a heartbreaking loss but I just told my younger brother we have to keep our heads high. The Soul Patrol were the better team that night but the Renegade Warriors can guarantee everybody one thing, we'll be back in the hunt and... The Bolshevik Revolution storm out and attack the Warriors. They start pounding on them and throw them towards the ring. The Iron Sheik comes out and helps with the beating. The fans cheer as Bob Backlund comes out and starts hammering the Sheik with fists. The Warriors start to make a comeback as the pier six brawl continues. Commercial Break Schiavone: Ok fans, order has been restored and I have been told that next week on TV, it will be Bob Backlund and the Renegade Warriors taking on the Bolshevik Revolution and the Iron Sheik. That should be a good one. Fans, lets go to the ring. Spike Huber vs. Gary Williams Huber takes off his construction helmet and Charlotte O's Baseball jersey and is set for action. Huber takes Williams over with a series of hip tosses then puts him down with a high drop kick. Huber swings Williams to the ropes and hits him with a Power Slam for the pin! The Missing Link comes out with Paul Jones and is circling the ring. Huber has his fists up and is telling him to get into the ring. Link hops up on the apron but Jones gets him down and escorts him to the back. Crockett: Well it looks like Paul Jones wasn't ready for the confrontation with Spike Huber. Fans with me right now is the Mid Atlantic Champ, Harley Race. Race: David Crockett, you and all of these fans are looking at the greatest wrestler in the sport today. Rocky Johnson is going to find that out in Greensboro when I give him a wrestling lesson and use him as a stepping stone for bigger and better things and I'm talking about when I get my World Title shot with Rick Martel, if he ever stops ducking me. Back to you Johnson, you shot your mouth off and now your going to pay. I do need a tune up and right now I cant think of a better tune up match than with you. In Greensboro, this Mid Atlantic title stays right where it belongs...with me! Crockett: There you have if fans. Well back to the ring. 'Cowboy' Scott Casey vs. Lou Simms Casey looks good as his finishes Simms off with the running Bulldog for the pin! Commercial Break Schiavone: Fans I want to take you to some pre recorded comments from the Freebirds. Pre Recorded Comments Roberts: Andersons, we're coming to Greensboro to put you down and bring the NWA World tag titles back home to Bad Street! Bet on that, Jack! Hayes: Andersons, you're looking at the team that's ba ba ba bad to the ba ba ba bone! You say the wrecking crew is going to tear Bad Street down? Well boys, I've got news for you. It's going to take a hell of a lot more than you do sissy boys to get the job done. Boys you couldn't walk down Bad Street, let alone tear it down. Get ready Greensboro, cuz the Freebirds are coming to town and we're going to party down! Back in the Studio Schiavone: Ok, with me right now are the NWA World Tag team champions, Ole and Arn Anderson along with JJ Dillon. It sounds like the Freebirds are geared up and ready. Arn: Do we look scared Schiavone? Those long haired hippies are all glitz and zero on talent. You're looking at the best tag team in the NWA, that's why we're holding these titles. Bring it on Freebirds! Ole: Hey, those boys talk and talk and talk a good game but the difference between them and us is we can back it up. In Greensboro the Andersons are going to shut them up. That big mouth Hayes wont be talking after I punch him in the mouth. JJ: Now who looks geared up and ready Schiavone? Schiavone: Ok, strong words from both teams. Lets go to the ring. Tom Prichard w/Rock Riddle vs. Dave Penson Riddle walks around the ring with a huge smile as Prichard works over Penson. Prichard nails Penson with a super kick. Prichard picks up Penson and clamps on the Sleeper! The Ref rings the bell as Prichard swings Penson around and throws him down. Riddle comes in and raises Prichard's arm. Commercial Break Devil's Duo w/Paul Jones vs. Jim Davidson and Steve Ramsey Paul Jones's tutelage is sure paying off as the Duo is extremely aggressive tonight. They double body slam Ramsey then follow with a double knee drop. They swing Ramsey hard into his turnbuckles. Davidson reluctantly tags in and gets a pounding. The finish comes when Sword hits Davidson with a back breaker and holds him in position as Vines jumps off the top rope and plants his boot on Davidson's head. Davidson's body flips over and Vines covers him for the pin! Paul Jones goes in and stands between the Duo and raises their arms high. He tells them something and the Duo hammers away on Ramsey then hurl him out of the ring. Crockett: Well Paul Jones certainly is bringing out the sheer aggression of the Devil's Duo. Mr. Jones will now be joining me along with his monster Kamala. Kamala walks around slapping his belly and making noises. Jones: I told you 1986 was going to be the year of Paul Jones's Army! Did you see my tag team, the Devil's Duo? Did you see the punishment they inflicted? Did you see Missing Link earlier? He couldn't wait to tear that punk Huber up. Now look at my monster, look at the Ugandan Giant Kamala! This beast is an unstoppable force! Jimmy Snuka, after the beating you get from Kamala in Greensboro, you will never be the same. Kamala is going to hurt you, destroy you and beat you down to nothing. Snuka, in Greensboro, you will be begging for your life! Commercial Break Hot Property vs. Carl Hillman and Vic DeMarco Hot Property has the fans on their feet as they hit their opponents with a series of double team maneuvers. They swing Hillman to the ropes and connect with a double back elbow smash then jump up and crash down with a double elbow drop. Hillman eventually rolls over and tags in DeMarco. Travis hip tosses DeMarco then tags in Savoldi. Savoldi swings DeMarco to the ropes and drop kicks him. Savoldi tags in Travis, they swing DeMarco to the ropes and hit him with the Hot Shot. DeMarco's upper body snaps back off the top rope and Travis covers him for the pin! Schiavone: Big win for the young and energetic Hot Property. Please welcome my guest, Pedro Morales. Pedro, it's been signed for Greensboro, you and David Sammartino, one on one. Morales: You know Tony, I have to say I'm a little upset it had to come to this. I just don't know what's gotten into that kid. He's disrespected me and then he beat me up pretty bad last week. He's left me no choice. David, you got what you wanted, now we'll see if you can keep up with a veteran like me. Schiavone: Well I hope David Sammartino is happy with himself. Commercial Break Crockett: I just wanted to remind all our fans that this week my brother Jim will be hosting a special press conference with the longest reigning British Heavyweight Champion in history, Tony St. Clair. We will show you that press conference next week. Schiavone: Needless to say David, all of us here in Mid Atlantic and Crockett promotions are very excited to have Tony St. Clair coming in. I have an announcement as well. On February 22nd at the Eddie Graham Sports Arena in Orlando Florida, Mid Atlantic presents the Battle of the Belts card. More on that special event next week. Fans lets go to the ring as the Television champion is set for action. TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Roger Murphy Taylor looks good as he hits Murphy with a gut wrench suplex. Taylor grabs Murphy's leg then drops an elbow on it. Taylor grabs the leg again and wraps Murphy up in the Sharpshooter! Murphy submits and the Ref rings the bell. Bob Roop runs into the ring and hits Taylor. Roop swings Taylor to the ropes but misses a clothesline attempt, Taylor swings off the ropes and comes back with a flying 5 Arm Smash that sends Roop through the ropes! The fans roar as Taylor gets his title and holds it up. Crockett: Oh my, those two are heading for a collision course in Greensboro. Remember, if Roop wins then he gets a TV title match here next week. Well fans the US Tag Team Tournament comes to a conclusion in Greensboro. Lets take you to highlights from the tournament. Highlights are shown of the Stud Stable defeating Hot Property. The Nightmares and Fabulous Blondes double Disqualification. Renegade Warriors upset over Bolshevik Revolution. Soul Patrol's wins over Devils' Duo and Warriors. Commercial Break TV Main Event Fabulous Blondes w/Rock Riddle vs. The Nightmares The bad blood is still there as both teams start off fighting in the ring. The ref lets them go for awhile then maintains order. The Nightmares get control early and frustrate Timbs and Crews with arm drags, hip tosses and drop kicks. The Blondes roll out of the ring a couple times to converse with Riddle. The Blondes get control with a low blow by Timbs on Wayne. Timbs drops a series of knees and tags in Crews. Crews snap suplexes Wayne and covers but Wayne kicks out. Crews body slams Wayne but misses an elbow drop. Wayne rolls over and tags in Davis. Davis wails away on Crews, swings him to the ropes and back drops him. Timbs runs in and gets back dropped. Davis drops an elbow on Crews and covers 1..2..No, Timbs barely breaks the count. Timbs gets up and Wayne runs in and drop kicks him. Riddle jumps up on the apron. Crews hits Davis and grabs his arm but Davis fires back and swings him into Riddle, they collide and Crews staggers. Davis rolls him up for the 1..2..3! Timbs runs up from behind and levels Davis. Wayne runs in and hits Timbs. Crews gets up and hits Wayne with a flying knee from behind. The Blondes start stomping away on the Nightmares. Riddle gets up and gets in the ring and joins them. Riddle starts taking cheap shots. Riddle runs out of the ring and grabs a chair and slides it in. Crews grabs the chair and hits Wayne a couple times. Crews lays the chair down. The Blondes grab Davis and double front face lock drop him down on the chair! They grab Wayne and do the same thing! Both Nightmare's are bleeding profusely. The Blondes roll out of the ring when Hot Property and Spike Huber run in. Riddle is smiling bright as he hugs his team. They strut off to the back. Commercial Break Crockett: Fans, the Nightmares had to be taken out by our medical team. We will give you an update on their condition next week. I'm sure Rock Riddle's Agency will be paying for that despicable act. Fans, we're out of time. Mid Atlantic comes to a sold out Greensboro tomorrow night. In what should be an all time classic, Ric Flair takes on Mil Mascaras. And the Andersons will defend the NWA tag titles against the Freebirds. That and a whole lot more. See you next week! Greensboro 1-25-86 Main Event Ric Flair w/JJ Dillon vs. Mil Mascaras NWA Tag Team Title match The Andersons w/JJ Dillon © vs. Freebirds US Tag Team Championship Finals Stud Stable vs. Soul Patrol Mid Atlantic Title Bout Harley Race © vs. Rocky Johnson Jimmy Snuka vs. Kamala w/Paul Jones TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Bob Roop Tom Prichard w/Rock Riddle vs. 'Cowboy' Scott Casey David Sammartino vs. Pedro Morales Missing Link w/Paul Jones vs. Spike Huber

Man the fans in Chicago sure got their money's worth. Hogan/Hansen and Savage/Hernandez on the same card! Lot's of good stuff happening with KOTR and SNME coming up. I used to watch the matches in Oakland so I'm very happy to see SNME coming to town. Hogan/Hansen I'm sure will pull in some huge ratings.

That was one stellar main event! I would of shelled out some money to watch that one. Oh man I'm sure hoping for a Mr. Electricity/Benoit title match. Intern 2 has been on a roll. Charland looking strong for his upcoming World Title match on TV.

Wow! What a crazy brawl to end the show. All the feuds in one ring, that was insane! The announcers were at the top of their game tonight. I think if anybody needs a push, just put them on the Sports Shop with Chicky because he's that good. Bam Bam sure made a statement tonight. Madril might be a little to overconfident in his upcoming match with Ayala. I think you could have a gem of a feud with TNT and Singh. Feb. 22nd is shaping up to be an epic card.

You have really got the 80s Mid South style wrestling down! Can't wait for the Russians/Road Warriors feud. Dick Slater is so interesting, I love his storyline here. Texas Tornados continue to climb the ranks. Duggan/Dr. Death is going to be an all out brawl!

Liked the Adonis/Paul E segment as they really make the TV title feel important. Who is this monster coming in??? The Vachon's put it all out there. Another solid card. Martel with another strong title defense. Good week for Magnum. In

Gilley's was the perfect place for this card. The Moondogs deserve their spot as number one contenders with that victory. Cool elimination tag match. I know Idol isn't very happy as he takes the pin to Kerry. Great brawl with Garvin and Dr. D, I could just imagine it in this wild scene. I agree, Inoki wrestling here is a highlight. The main event had to be a crazy one. Brody takes the Giant down. Funny you had Kokina in a handicap squash as I just posted a card with Kamala in the same match LOL.

Harts had a good showing on this card. Bobby Fulton with a big win over Hillbilly Jim. I wouldn't mind seeing Mr. Electricity getting a shot at Benoit. Fun world title match. I'm very intrigued and the rematch should be interesting.

MACW @ Greenville, SC, Memorial Auditorium 1-22-86 Johnny Rich vs. 'Cowboy' Scott Casey Pretty good opener as both wrestlers go toe to toe. The finish comes when Casey swings Rich into the turnbuckles and charges in, but Rich gets his boot up. Casey's face hits the boot and Casey falls back and down. Rich hops up on the 2nd turnbuckle and crashes down with a fist drop for the pin! Kamala w/Paul Jones vs. Steve Ramsey and Lou Simms in a Handicap Match Kamala just goes in there and destroys both wrestlers as he body slams Ramsey onto Simms then finishes them off with a big splash! Kiniski Brothers vs Devil's Duo w/Paul Jones Still upset from the cane incident a couple weeks ago on TV, the Kiniski's start off with fire. They pound away on the Duo. Sword and Vines bail out of the ring a couple times to converse with their new manager. The Duo takes control but the Kiniski's come right back. Kelly Kiniski gets Jeff Sword up in a vertical suplex position but Paul Jones hits Kiniski's knee with the cane! Kiniski falls back with Sword on top as the ref counts 1..2..3! NWA Tag Team Champion Arn Anderson w/ JJ Dillon vs. 'Hot Property' Joe Savoldi w/Billy Travis Joe gives Arn all he can handle in this match. Joe starts off hot with a series of hip tosses and arm drags then follows with a series of body slams as he fires up the crowd. Arn takes control and takes it to Joe with a double axe handle flurry on the back. Joe gets the momentum back by kicking Arn as he bent down for a back body drop. Joe almost pins Arn with a sunset flip. JJ tries to interfere and distracts Joe from the apron, but Billy Travis yanks JJ down from the apron. As Joe turns around, Arn kicks him then picks him up and drops him with the Gourdbuster and gets the pin! NWA TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Ken Timbs w/Rock Riddle Riddle's Fabulous Blonde looks good tonight as he gives the Television champ a hard match. Timbs hits Taylor with a back elbow off the ropes. Timbs picks up Taylor, swings him to the ropes but misses a clothesline attempt, Taylor swings off the ropes and comes back with the flying five arm smash for the pin! US Tag Team Tournament Semi Final Match Soul Patrol (Austin and Sugar) vs. Renegade Warriors (Mark and Chris Youngblood) The crowd was into this hard fought but clean match up. Both teams went back and forth. Soul Patrol took control with head scissor take overs, drop kicks and double team knee lifts. Renegade Warriors get their share in as they take control with drop kicks, chops, big boots to the face and diving thrusts. The finish comes when Chris Youngblood swings Sugar into the turnbuckles and runs in and lifts his leg in the air for a big boot to the face but Sugar moves and Chris hits hard and his leg gets tangled up. Sugar tags in Austin, they pull Chris out, lift him up and double suplex him back. The Soul Patrol jump up and dive down with a double head butt. Austin covers, Mark tries to break it up but gets dropkicked back by Sugar as the Ref counts 1..2..3! The Soul Patrol advance to the finals against the Stud Stable in Greensboro! Both teams shake hands afterwards as the Soul Patrol help Chris up. The fans applaud the sportsmanship. US Title Match Magnum TA © vs. NWA Tag Team Champ Ole Anderson w/JJ Dillon After a fast start by Magnum, Ole gets control and works on the arm. He knee drops Magnum's arm then picks him up in a hammerlock and body slams him down on his arm. Ole continues to wrench on the arm. After dominating for a long period Ole wants to finish the job. He hops up on the top turnbuckle and dives off, going for a knee drop but Magnum moves. Magnum's arm is in pain but he begins to drop a series of knees on Ole. JJ gets up on the apron and Magnum punches him as the fans roar. Magnum swings Ole to the ropes and hits him with a drop kick. Ole staggers up and Magnum scoop slams him. Magnum shakes his arm then picks up Ole in a vertical suplex position and drops him back. Magnum gets up and shakes his fists as the crowd roars. Magnum swings Ole to the ropes and hits the belly to belly suplex! The Ref counts 1..2..NO! Arn Anderson runs in and starts kicking Magnum. He swings Magnum to the ropes and hits him with the Spinebuster! Ole staggers up and joins Arn in the beating. They stomp away on Magnum. The crowd cheers as Hot Property hits the ring. The Andersons roll out. JJ and the Andersons look up and warn the young tag team before they head to the back. Hot Property attend to Magnum. They help Magnum up and hand him his US title. Magnum is able to barley lift it up to the cheering crowd.

Very clever ending to the finals which sets up an incredible rematch with both teams rested. That should be awesome! Tiger Mask with a strong defense and no doubt about it, he's the champ. Like the handshake between Gordy and Yatsu. Shows the respect between two ring warriors.

Yea the Guerreros are a true highlight. Look at Perez taking Orndorff to the limit. No doubt the Sarge/Rhodes vs. Blackwell/Patera match was an epic brawl. Leon White is looking strong. Solid card.

I agree, the running out of time as everybody was brawling is classic 80s wrestling. Couple of heated feuds going on as Rich and friends are going up against Wright's Army. Also Lawler and company brawling with the Nation. That's more than enough for me to get a ticket to the Mid South Coliseum.

Man so much good stuff happening! I can just imagine the look Simmons gave Sullivan. Simmons is one guy I would never want to upset. Dusty looking strong as he sends Khan packing. Despite losing, Spivey is really gaining some momentum. Kabuki is back! Watch your back Adams. Orndorf continues to keep a firm grasp on the world title. Who can stop him??? If this helps with the Youngblood's confusion, I have Mark and Chris using the Renegade Warriors name LOL.

Yea I wanted to put a different spin on a Rich/Sawyer feud, with a Rich being the heel and a Sawyer as the face.

Wow a lot happening in Texas! Flair feuding with the Funks is great. Big, oh sorry, the Giant John Studd is really dominating the Von Erich's. Of course the Garvins and Embry segment was hilarious. Poor Eric just cant catch a break, from the woman to his car LOL. I really hope they come up with Dr. D's money. The Bar Room Brawl card looks insane! Only at Gilley's could this happen.

Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling News Sources say Ric Flair and Jim Crockett had an intense phone conversation this week. Apparently Flair got wind that the Crockett's gave Mil Mascaras a handsome some of money for his televised appearance and also a big incentive for his upcoming appearance in Greensboro. Flair understands the pay for his special appearance on television but thought it was an outrageous amount to give to an outsider, especially when a lot of the Mid Atlantic wrestlers have been working really hard on television. What angered Flair even more was that the Crockett's paid Mascaras a phenomenal amount of money for the Greensboro match and also promised him a big sum of the gate money. Flair never got that kind of deal by the Crocketts, even when he was world champ. Flair also feels that he will be the real draw in Greensboro, as this will be his big return. Jim Crockett scrambled to try and make Flair happy. Crockett went as far as to change the plans for the Battle of the Belts card on Feb. 22nd. Flair was originally booked against Antonio Inoki. It will now be Magnum TA defending the US title against Flair. Flair seemed to settle down as Jim Crockett laid out some future plans for him. As for Inoki, the Crockett's booked Stan Hansen to come in and face him. The Crockett's are very excited about the Battle of the Belts card. The newly crowned UWF champs, the Road Warriors have been booked for an NWA World Tag Team title shot. Rick Martel will also be defending the NWA World title. It's shaping up to be an exciting night of action in the NWA. As far as the Mid Atlantic talent goes, the Crockett's have decided to tweak some plans that were made. Originally Jimmy Golden was going to team with Tom Brandi as the Assassins. The Crockett's want to go far with the Stud Stable, so they felt Jimmy Golden would be best suited to work in the Stud Stable as him and the Fullers have worked some great angles in the past and Mid Atlantic wants to recapture that magic. So the Crockett's had a meeting with Jody Hamilton and asked for his suggestions on a partner for Brandi. Hamilton suggested Jack Armstrong. He's wrestled out west and the fans here probably wont recognize him. Hamilton also feels Armstrong's gruff style is a perfect fit for the Assassins. Jack Armstrong is a solid ring veteran and everybody feels he will be a great mentor for Brandi, as that was the plan from the beginning. Look for the Assassins to debut next month with a bit of a different look from the originals. They will still wear the iconic masks and black pants but without the shirts. Jim Crockett wants to show off the great physiques of Brandi and Armstrong as he feels that will make them look more menacing. Hamilton is very excited to be in this role and to carry on the Assassins name. Another change made is that Scott Casey will loose the hood and Texas Bronco gimmick. Mid Atlantic just signed the Cobra and he will be working as a baby face. The Crockett's didn't want to have two baby faces under a mask. They love Scott Casey's work ethic and really want him for opening matches on the loops and also promised him some good TV spots. Scott, being the true professional that he is, was more than willing to accept this. As for the Cobra, the Crockett's think he will bring a different kind of excitement to Mid Atlantic and hope the fans will get behind him. Mid Atlantic television has been spending a lot of time this month getting the new arrivals familiar with the fans and building up their characters and storylines. They feel they have a solid mix of veterans, young stars and managers. Things seem to be coming together. A recap of the big Greensboro show on the next report.

Once again the announcers do an outstanding job of keeping things moving. Very passionate promo by Ayala! I think Madril is in serious trouble. I like the idea of a Singh/TNT program. Great Sports Shop with Chicky and Owen. Cant wait to see how that unfolds. I enjoyed the RPM's promo as they were being very honest and using logic. Feb. 22 is shaping up to be an epic night of action.

MACW @ WTBS Studios TV 1-18-86 Schiavone: Hello again everybody and welcome to another edition of Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling, along with me as always is David Crockett. Well David a big show lined up tonight. We now know that the Fullers have advanced to the finals in the US Tag Team Tournament. They will be facing the winners of the Soul Patrol, Renegade Warriors match, which will take place this weekend in Greenville South Carolina. Crockett: That's right Tony. The Fullers received a bye due to the double disqualification in the Fabulous Blondes, Nightmares match. We will hear from those teams today. We will also have a special wrestling appearance by Mil Mascaras. Also in action, United States champ, Magnum TA as well as Mid Atlantic champ, Harley Race. We will also show you some footage of what went down this week in Spartanburg between Brett Sawyer and Johnny Rich. Right now we've got some pre recorded comments from former world champion, Ric Flair, who's touring in Texas right now. Pre Recorded Comments Flair: WHOOOOO! The Nature Boy is riding high and main event'n all over the NWA right now. Texas knows what the Nature Boy is about. But relax Mid Atlantic because the Nature Boy comes home to Greensboro on the 25th. On that night I'm taking the great and legendary Mil Mascaras to school. After I'm done with him I'm going to continue to main event all over the NWA until I get that paper champ, little Ricky Martel back in the ring. Just remember NWA, diamonds are forever and so is Ric Flair! WHOOOOOO! Back Live US Champ Magnum TA vs. Tim Straw Magnum looks great in his televised return. He whips Straw into the ropes and finishes him off with the belly to belly suplex! Crockett: Magnum, great to have you back on the superstation. Magnum: David Crockett, it's great to be back and holding this United States title. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm here to take on any and all challengers. I'm heading up to Canada for some bookings and I'm looking forward to taking on the best the NWA has to offer. You can also bet that I'll be defending this title next month on the Battle of the Belts card. 1986 is going to be Magnum TA's year and you can bet on that! Commercial Break Schiavone: Fans, I want to show you some footage of what went down earlier this week at the Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg. Footage from Spartanburg Johnny Rich attacks Bret Sawyer after his match. Rich beats down Sawyer then slams him into the steel post. Sawyer is busted open. Schiavone: Ok, with me now is Johnny Rich. Johnny, I don't know what that was all about, maybe you can explain your actions to me and the fans. Rich: Oh it's real simple. Mid Atlantic is not big enough for a Sawyer and a Rich. So Brett Sawyer, you better watch your back boy! Johnny Rich storms off as the crowd boos. Schiavone: Wow, not the same Johnny Rich I've known. Fans, lets go to the ring. Fabulous Blondes w/Rock Riddle vs. Lou Simms and Roger Murphy Riddle is all smiles as his team takes apart their opponents. Timbs hits Murphy with a series of knee lifts then tags in Crews, Crews hits Murphy with some shoulder tackles. Crews pulls up Murphy by his hair and tags in Timbs. The Blondes give Murphy a double front face lock drop and Timbs covers him for the pin. They head over to the podium as Tom Prichard joins them. Crockett: Well Mr. Riddle, you have the Agency's team looking good. Riddle: Of course they look good Davey Baby. The Fabulous Blondes would be on the road to the US titles if it wasn't for those B Movie cast offs, the Nightmares. I'll get to that in a minute. Now, during this last week, my main man here, the Doctor of Desire Tom Prichard scored a clean win over the Television champ, Terry Taylor. Crockett: I believe the match your referring to is the same match where Bob Roop interfered. I wouldn't call that clean. Prichard: Wait just one hot minute. I didn't need Roop's help. I had the match won. Now I got the win, so in my book that gives me the right to a title match. Excuse me Rock but I have to go find somebody that knows something about logic and go get me a title match. Riddle: You see Davey baby, that's a true star. Now back to my team here. The Nightmares come out. Davis: You're talking a lot Riddle, but my partner and I think we should finish what you and your boys started. The teams push up on each other. Riddle: Oh sure, come out and act tough after my boys just had a match. Tell you what, we'll accept the challenge, not that it's much of a challenge for the Fabulous Blondes. We'll take you on next week, here on TV. Wayne: That suits us just fine, but you and your boys better remember this isn't Hollywood and we're not actors, we're the best tag team going today and your worst nightmare. The Nightmares walk off. Timbs: Just look at those two buffoons, you people are looking at what real wrestlers look like. Crews: You said it! Riddle: (smiling) Ahhhh it's great to be around true professionals. Commercial Break David Sammartino vs. Bill Richards David works really aggressive in this match. Does a lot of choking and eye gouging. He kicks Richard's mid section then pummels him to the ground. He stomps away on his back then finally finishes him off with the Backbreaker Rack ! After the bell David keeps pounding away on Richards. The fans cheer as Pedro Morales hits the ring. He pulls David off and is holding out his arms asking him "what's with you?" David shrugs Pedro off and starts to leave. Pedro bends down to check on Richards. David comes back and kicks Pedro then starts stomping away. David body slams Pedro and continues his assault as the fans boo. David hurls Pedro out of the ring then kicks Richards on his way out of the ring. Commercial Break Schiavone: I don't know what's gotten into David Sammartino but he's going to have a hot Pedro Morales looking for him. Fans, with me right now is the television champion, Terry Taylor. Well Terry, Bob Roop has certainly become a problem for you. Taylor: Yea Bob Roop has gotten my attention. Hey Roop, you want a match with me in Greensboro, you got one. And yea, if you beat me I'll put this title on the line, here on TV brother. I'm not ducking anyone. Roop, you got a match with me. Tom Prichard, you want a match, get in line and you're next. Schiavone: Ok, there you have it. Terry Taylor ready for the challengers. Fans lets go to the ring as Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka is ready for action. Jimmy Snuka vs. Ken Jenkins The crowd is cheering as Snuka puts Jenkins down with a chop off the ropes. Snuka body slams Jenkins then climbs up the top rope. Snuka flashes the 'I love you' sign and leaps off, hitting the Superfly Splash for the pin! Snuka heads over to the podium. Crockett: Wow! Jimmy you look fantastic! How are the ribs? Snuka: Brothah, it feels good to be in the ring and as you can see I'm feeling better than ever. Kamala, you attack me and in Greensboro I get my revenge. Kamala, as the clock ticks forward the Superfly gets closer. Commercial Break Another montage is shown of Tony St. Clair Crockett: Fans I want to announce that in two weeks my brother Jim will be hosting a special televised press conference with the longest reigning British Heavyweight Champion in history, Tony St. Clair. Crockett Promotions is very pleased to have finally sign Tony St. Clair. Switching gears, just a reminder, this week in Greenville, the semi finals of the US tag tournament will take place between the Renegade Warriors and the Soul Patrol. That should be an out.... Paul Jones comes out. Crockett: Do you have something to say Mr. Jones Jones: First off, you can refer to me as number one Paul Jones. Now, as you can see I'm holding this cane. There's a couple of gentlemen who put this cane to go use against those underachieving Kiniski brothers. I gave them a test and they passed with flying colors. Let me introduce to you, my newest tag team, the Devil's Duo. Sword and Vines walk out and shake hands with Jones. Jones: These guys right here are a couple of real tough guys, true brawlers. All they need is a little guidance. I'm the right man for that job. Gentlemen, welcome to the Paul Jones Army. Crockett: I don't believe this, well it looks like number one Paul Jones army just added some soldiers. Fans lets go to the ring as the Mid Atlantic champ is set for action. Harley Race vs. Gary Williams Harley dismantles Williams. He lifts Williams up in the air and holds him in a vertical suplex position then drops him back. Harley stands up then drops a diving head butt. Harley picks Williams up and piledrives him for the pin! Schiavone: My guest, the Mid Atlantic champ, Harley Race. Race: Key word, champ. So far nobody has come close to beating me here in Mid Atlantic. Rocky Johnson tried but found out he wasn't in my league and that's exactly what I told him from the beginning. Rocky couldn't step up to the task. The fans cheer as Rocky Johnson comes out. Johnson: Ok Harley you beat me. You know I was in the ropes but I'm not going to cry about it, you got your hand raised. But don't go telling all these people that Rocky Johnson isn't up to the task. You give me another shot and lets just see who's up to the task. Race: You're wasting my time Johnson. I want a shot at the World Title, I don't have time to waste on a prelim guy like you. Johnson: Sounds to me your just a little scared of losing that title, then maybe somebody like me could get a world title shot. Is that it Harley? You scared to wrestle me again? Race: Watch yourself Johnson. Ok, now I'll just have to make an example of you. You want another shot? I'll teach you a lesson in Greensboro on the 25th. Johnson: Trust me Harley, you're gonna be taught the lesson. Commercial Break Schiavone: Fans with me right now is Ron Fuller. Now Ron you had a match scheduled with Brett Sawyer tonight but as we saw from the footage, he wont be able to compete. Fuller: It's a crying shame what happened to one Brett Sawyer but you know something Tony Schiavone, a man of my caliber and credentials shouldn't wrestle on free TV. The people should have to pay to see a wrestler of my stature. So if you want to see me wrestle then buy a ticket to Greensboro on the 25th and watch my brother Rob and I win those US tag straps. I pity those other two teams because whoever wins it wont be cause for celebration because they will have to face my brother and I in the finals. Fuller puts a cigar in his mouth Schiavone: So you had nothing to do with Johnny Rich's attack on Brett Sawyer? Fuller takes the cigar out Fuller: Well now that you mention it, the Stud Stable is always looking to expand. One Johnny Rich showed me something, something that just might interest the Stud Stable. Schiavone: Cryptic words from Ron Fuller. Fans lets go to the ring for a special appearance by Mil Mascaras as he prepares for his match against Ric Flair in Greensboro. Mil Mascaras vs. Carl Hillman Mascaras dazzles the fans with monkey flips, drop kicks and head scissors. Mascaras scoop slams Hillman then climbs to the top rope. Hillman staggers up and turns around as Mascaras hits a flying cross body block off the top rope for the pin! Crockett: Mil Mascaras looks primed and ready for Ric Flair, in what should be an all time classic in Greensboro. Thanks for joining us and we'll see you next week. Greensboro 1-25-86 Ric Flair w/JJ Dillon vs. Mil Mascaras NWA Tag Team Title Match Andersons w/JJ Dillon © vs. Freebirds Mid Atlantic Title Bout Harley Race © vs. Rocky Johnson Jimmy Snuka vs. Kamala w/Paul Jones Terry Taylor vs. Bob Roop US Tag Team Finals

Another fun show. The 4 corners match would of been pretty cool to watch with the contrast of styles. The Fantastics are looking strong. Big win for Rob Fuller as he gears up for the US Tag Finals