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Can't wait to see who wins Battlebowl. I always liked these concepts with a world title shot on the line. Abby and SSM is going to be an explosive showdown! I like what you're doing with the LHW division. You certainly have the talent to make it work.

AWA sends Big Van Vader to the WWF. AWA releases Sivi Afi and Joe Lightfoot AWA picks up Rip Oliver, Lou Perez, Gama Singh and Jose Estrada

Seattle Showdown, let's do this! Of all the teams Wings of Fire had to debut against. It's ok, they showed they have what it takes. Douglas has a good friend in Cactus. I always thought Scotty the Body or Flamingo was a cool and talented character. He just might be the future of the Playboy Club. I know Bigelow relished that win. Yea, I would say the Beast is back. The heel turn by the Southern Boys has certainly paid off. Austin is a very cunning individual. Eddie shines tonight! Windham didn't stand a chance with Williams and Gordy out there. Yes, he needs friends. WOW! The Midnights now hold Pacific and WWF gold! Unbelievable, didn't see that coming. And let's not forget they won the Crockett Cup in the NWA. I think the AWA champs might be getting nervous LOL. No question about it, they are the hottest team in wrestling. Night 2 Dreamboats win their feud in a barnburner to kick things off. Atlas gets the big win, but Regal once again proves how tough he is. The tag team division is on fire right now! All the teams are on their A game. Cornette is on top of the world right now. Awesome found out that Pillman thrives on taking it to bigger opponents. Only a matter of time before Hall gets a title shot. The Triangle has really taken a toll on the OWC. I've said this before but Rose always finds a way to win. Well, DDP regrouped from being embarrassed by Bigelow in a big way. He recruits Austin and Adams gets a mega win over Bret. After what the Triangle did to Billy Jack, the odds were against him with the Iceman. I will say, this is a perfect title for Malenko. Can Ams are one of my favorite teams in pacific. So them winning the titles got a pop out of me. Great match! Damn! What a way to end the show! Awesome visual! That was a magazine shot for sure. Props to both Steamboat and Tenryu for giving us 2 MOTY candidates. Excellent Job!

Nice update and preview to the Clash. I always liked Al Perez so it's good to see him involved in something right off the bat. I like the old vets vs. new youngsters match between Long Riders and Stallions. Very creative idea for the contracts match. I'm a little worried about Keirn. Man, Debeers is still getting nuclear heat and making a lot of enemies. Sting vs. Hennig is going to rock! Piper and Lawler are quite the alliance. This is going to be a fun feud with Owen and Anvil. WOW! Freebirds and Von Erich together?!?! The Horsemen might be in trouble.

I liked the match descriptions. Things like Rotunda not really knowing if he's a face or heel is such a nice touch. Bossman is amped up for Savage. Beware of a joking Terry Funk. I'm ready for SNME!

AWA TITLE NIGHT 5-25-89 From the Sumo Hall in Tokyo Japan Ken Resnick: Hello everybody and welcome to a very special Title Night here in Japan. I'm here with Superstar Billy Graham. Superstar, a big night ahead of us. Graham: That's right daddy! All the titles are on the line plus a very special attraction match as the immortal Hulk Hogan clashes with Kokina. Oh brutha, that's going to be a collision! Resnick: Indeed it will! And of course the entire country of Japan is anticipating the big world title match as Jumbo Tsuruta defends against Big Van Vader. Graham: Whoooo daddy, tighten up the bolts because that's going to be a hard hitting affair, for all the marbles. Resnick: Ok, well, let's get this night going. AWA National Tag Team Title Bout The Olympians (C) vs. The San Juan Saints I think the Olympians are a little too overconfident because the first few minutes is all Saints as they frustrate and confuse the Olympians with quick tags and cohesive teamwork. The Saints double back drop Rheingans. Patera runs in but gets double clotheslined. The tide changes when Patera (from the apron) knees Perez's back. The Olympians get momentum and work over Perez. Patera hits a backbreaker and tags in Rheingans, who executes a side suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Perez eventually makes the hot tag to Castillo. Castillo cleans house, then puts Patera down with a flying back elbow drop. Rheingans runs in as does Perez. As the Ref guides Perez to his corner, Rheingans comes from behind and lowblows Castillo. Patera cradles Castillo as the Ref runs over and counts 1..2..3! BOOOOOOOO Winners of the Match and STILL AWA National Tag Team Champs- The Olympians AWA TV Title Bout 'Blockbuster' Brian Adias (C) vs. Nick Busick Busick is a former TV champ who held the title for over a year. Adias recently beat that record. Busick waits in the ring as Adias strolls to the ring wearing sunglasses and a black vest with Hollywood written in gold letters on the back. The bell rings, Adias takes off his sunglasses and starts pointing and berating Busick. Busick grabs the sunglasses, throws them on the canvas and stomps on them. An irate Adias throws a wild punch but Busick ducks it and atomic drops Adias into the turnbuckles. Busick grabs Adias and executes a back suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Busick continues to pinball Adias all over the ring. Busick swings Adias into the corner and charges in but Adias moves as Busick crashes shoulder first into the turnbuckles. Adias regroups and works over Busick with kicks, stomps and choking. Adias swings Busick to the ropes and hits a high dropkick. Adias takes a moment to pose for the fans. Adias goes for a suplex but Busick blocks it and suplexes Adias. Busick swings Adias to the ropes and clotheslines him down. Busick follows with a jumping knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Busick picks up Adias but in the process of swinging him around and down for a slam, one of Adias's boots hit the Ref and knock him down. Busick swings Adias to the ropes and hits the Spinebuster SLAM! Busick covers but the Ref is still down. Busick gets up and tries to help the Ref. Adias rolls over and is still in pain. Busick finally gets the Ref to his feet. Adias sneaks up from behind and rolls Busick over with a handful of tights 1..2..3! BOOOOOO Winner of the Match and STILL AWA TV Champ- Brian Adias Unification Match for the AWA International Title AWA Mid-American Champ 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff vs. AWA Southern Champ 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/Skandor Akbar AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow (along with Brenda Britton) stands in the ring and holds up the International title. Both Orndorff and Cameron hold up their respective titles with pride. The bell rings. Akbar is yelling at Orndorff. Orndorff yanks off his neckbrace and throws it at Akbar. Orndorff clotheslines Akbar down. Cameron and Orndorff go toe to toe in a furious exchange. It's a see saw fight as these guys go all out, brutally tagging each other with serious blows. Orndorff swings off the ropes but Akbar trips him. Orndorff staggers into a devastating clothesline by Cameron. Cameron chokes Orndorff on the ropes. As the Ref backs Cameron up, Akbar reaches in and chokes Orndorff on the ropes, then slaps him. Cameron takes it to Orndorff but can't put him away. Cameron goes for a back drop but Orndorff kicks him and follows with a clothesline. Orndorff regroups and goes to work on Cameron with slams, forearm drops, stomps and knee drops. Orndorff is in total control and sets Cameron up for the piledriver but Akbar gets on the apron and distracts Orndorff. Orndorff runs over and grabs Akbar, then hoists him up. Cameron staggers up, charges and nails Orndorff from behind with a tackle that sends all 3 men to the outside. The Ref counts as Orndorff and Cameron stagger to their feet. They start another furious exchange. Orndorff gets the upper hand and tries to slide into the ring, but once again Akbar interferes and grabs Orndorff. Orndorff knocks Akbar down. Cameron grabs Orndorff and another exchange happens as the Ref hits 10. The Ref signals for the bell but Orndorff and Cameron keep fighting. They fight into the crowd as security runs out to separate them. Gerry Morrow looks at them fighting, then looks at the International title as if to say, what now? Official Ruling- A Double C.O. AWA World Tag Team Title Bout The Guerreros (C) vs. 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong and 'Superstar' Dundee The first 10 minutes is a fun old school southern style match. Armstrong and Dundee are fired up and working well together. On the flip side, the Guerreros prove why they're one of the best teams and why they've enjoyed a year long title reign. 15 minutes in and the Guerreros double suplex Dundee 1..2..Kick Out. Chavo swings Dundee to the ropes but Dundee ducks a clothesline and tags in Armstrong. Armstrong pumps up and unloads on Chavo. Hector runs in but Armstrong kicks him, then knocks the Guerreros heads together. Armstrong nails Chavo with a Jawbreaker 1..2..Hector breaks it with a stomp. Dundee runs in and punches Hector back. The Ref gets control and guides Dundee back. The Guerreros give Armstrong a vicious double rib breaker. The Ref runs over and guides Hector back. Dundee runs in, hits Chavo and drags Armstrong to the corner. Armstrong rolls onto the apron as Dundee tags himself in. Dundee punches Chavo back to the opposite corner. Chavo tags in Hector. Hector runs in but Dundee back drops him. A groggy Armstrong finally stands up on the apron, a couple feet from his corner. Dundee swings off the ropes but collides with Armstrong. Armstrong falls off the apron. Both Guerreros see the opportunity, run over and deliver a double back suplex to Dundee. Hector covers 1..2..3!! The Guerreros celebrate and leave. Wait a minute! AUSTIN IDOL runs into the ring. He helps Dundee up and is talking to him and pointing down at Armstrong. Armstrong clears the cobwebs and rolls into the ring. Dundee starts questioning Armstrong as Idol continues to stir it up. Armstrong is trying to explain what happened. Dundee pauses and tells Idol to calm down. Dundee nods and offers his hand to Armstrong. Armstrong shakes it. Dundee then SLAPS Armstrong! Idol nails Armstrong from behind. Dundee and Idol put the boots to Armstrong. Wait another minute! CHICKY STARR runs into the ring. He stops Dundee and Idol. He pauses, then starts stomping away on Armstrong! All 3 men give Armstrong a beating. Chicky executes a corkscrew elbow drop. Idol applies the Las Vegas Leglock as Dundee crashes down on Armstrong with the Bombs Away! Finally, several officials run in. Chicky, Idol and Dundee all hug and raise up their arms. Winners of the Match and STILL AWA World Tag Team Champs- The Guerreros Special Attraction Match Hulk Hogan vs. Kokina w/Skandor Akbar Kokina and Akbar wait in the ring, full of confidence, since the beating they gave Hogan on TV last week. Eye of the Tiger plays as Hogan heads to the ring, pointing up at Kokina. The Japanese fans are thrilled to see Hogan. Hogan enters the ring and Kokina attacks! The bell rings as Kokina hammers away on Hogan. Kokina swings Hogan to the ropes, Hogan ducks the chop, swings back and sends Kokina down with a double axe bomber. Hogan rips off his shirt as he stares down at Akbar. Kokina staggers up as Hogan punches away, swings him to the ropes and puts Kokina down with a back elbow smash. Hogan swings off the ropes and goes for an elbow drop but Kokina moves. Kokina regroups. Hogan staggers up as Kokina puts him down with a thumb shot to the throat. Kokina picks up Hogan and headbutts him into the corner. Kokina works Hogan over with several clubbing forearm shots to the chest. Kokina swings Hogan to the opposite corner and follows with a running back elbow smash. Kokina body slams Hogan and follows with a standing leg drop 1..2..Kick Out. Akbar screams at the Ref. Kokina swings Hogan into the corner and goes for a big splash but Hogan runs forward and clotheslines Kokina down. Hogan shakes that beating off and starts pounding away on Kokina. Akbar gets on the apron but Hogan punches him off. Hogan swings Kokina to the corner and follows with a running clothesline. Hogan swings Kokina to the opposite corner and hits another running clothesline. Hogan hops on the turnbuckles and punches away on Kokina. Akbar reaches in and grabs Hogan's boot. Hogan tries to kick him away, but Kokina grabs Hogan and executes an inverted atomic drop. Kokina takes a long breather. Kokina spreads Hogan's legs and delivers a dropping headbutt to the groin. Kokina hoists Hogan up and executes a Samoan Drop 1..2..Hogan gets his shoulder up. Akbar is throwing a fit. Hogan starts to fire up. Kokina swings Hogan to the ropes and goes for a clothesline, Hogan ducks, swings back and clotheslines Kokina down. Kokina staggers back up. Hogan grabs him, hoists him up and body slams him down. Hogan picks up Kokina, swings him to the ropes and delivers a big boot to the face. Hogan swings off the ropes and hits the flying leg drop 1..2..3! Akbar falls to the ground in disbelief as Hogan celebrates and poses for the crowd. Winner of the Match- Hulk Hogan AWA World Title Bout Jumbo Tsuruta (C) w/Ray Stevens vs. Big Van Vader The Sumo Hall fans are excited with anticipation as Jumbo and Vader stare across the ring at each other. The introductions are made. The Ref holds the title up. Stevens calmly exits the ring. The bell rings. Jumbo and Vader walk up to each other and continue the stare down. Vader's eyes get wide as he pushes Jumbo. Jumbo pushes Vader back. Vader charges and just mows Jumbo over with a Vader Block. Stevens is even shaken by this. Vader swings Jumbo to the ropes and puts him down with another Vader block. Vader hoists Jumbo up and delivers a delayed vertical suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Vader picks up Jumbo and slams him down hard. Vader swings off the ropes and goes for a body splash but Jumbo gets his knees up. Jumbo rolls over and collects himself as he sits on his knees. Stevens is yelling words of encouragement to Jumbo. Vader staggers up as Jumbo puts him down with an enzuigiri. Jumbo grabs Vader and with his impressive strength executes a double arm suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Jumbo continues to work Vader over with chops and palm strikes. Jumbo goes for a suplex but Vader just starts clubbing away. Vader continues to club away on Jumbo, then suplexes Jumbo over. Now Vader takes a breather. Vader slowly works over Jumbo with punches. Vader slams Jumbo down, grabs the top rope and comes down with several knee drops. Vader picks up Jumbo, clamps on a bearhug and belly to belly suplexes Jumbo over 1..2..Kick Out. Vader hops on the middle ropes and waits. Jumbo staggers up as Vader drops him with a diving clothesline. Vader hops on the middle ropes again. Jumbo slowly rises as Vader nails him with a Vader Block. Vader picks up Jumbo and front slams him down. Vader goes to the top rope. Flashbulbs go off as Vader executes a MOONSAULT, but Jumbo moves! Vader rolls over in pain as Jumbo tries to clear the cobwebs. Stevens is cheering Jumbo on. Both men slowly rise. Jumbo swings off the ropes and nails Vader with a running knee to the head. Jumbo picks up Vader and executes a reverse neckbreaker. Jumbo swings Vader to the ropes and puts him down with a lariat. Jumbo picks up Vader and delivers an exploder suplex. Jumbo goes to the top rope and crashes down with a knee drop to Vader's face. Stevens yells something to Jumbo. Jumbo positions Vader, takes a deep breath and POWERBOMBS Vader 1..2..3!! WOW! The Japanese fans are in total awe. Stevens grabs the world title, enters the ring and hands it to Jumbo. Jumbo raises the title as his homeland fans give him a standing ovation. Winner of the match and STILL AWA World Champion- Jumbo Tsuruta

The Dreamboats and SCS will settle the score in Seattle. Cornette has a very cohesive unit. Douglas couldn't have found a better ally in this battle. Damn, the Triangle are on a path of destruction! Taking out a guy like Billy Jack is a big deal. I really like this version of Atlas. I give Tenryu a lot of credit. The man took on stiff competition in preparing for Steamboat. LA, Regal gets passed his old rival, which gets him tuned up well for Atlas. Eagle seems a little off in single's competition, but I see he's getting back into the tag scene with the Demon. Hall continues his roll. Can't wait for the final showdown with the Midnights and Rockers. Stormfront are proving to be credible champions. Windham and Dibiase are heading for a classic at Showdown. Santa Barbara, Rhodes, Gunn and the Southern Boys break even as they head into their big tag match. LOL, Bigelow causing some problems for DDP. Once again, Rose manages to walk out with his title. Eddie closes out the night with another thriller. Bring on Seattle!!!

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 5-24-89 Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tomorrow night the AWA hits the Sumo Hall in Japan for Title Night. AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow, announcer Ken Resnick and all the talent involved arrived there 2 days ago. It will be a historic night indeed and will be broadcasted here on Sports Channel America. Speaking of historic, tonight the biggest main event ever to air on AWA TV will take place as Nikita Koloff takes on Sgt. Slaughter in a boot camp match. Get ready and buckle up for that one. Also tonight, Stan Hansen goes up against one half of the Gunslingers, former National tag champ and former TV champ, Scott Casey. Current rivals Spike Huber and Glamour Doll will face off. Carlos Colon will be in action, and David Sammartino makes his AWA debut. Ok, let's get to the ring. 'Mean' Mike Miller vs. Todd Rooney Miller is aggressive tonight and finishes things off with a shoulder breaker. Miller cuts a promo and says there are too many pretty boy punks in the AWA. He calls out Tom Brandi and says he's going to mess up his pretty face! Commercial Break Vinergy w/The Vin Man vs. Samson Smith and Merrit Roy Vinnie celebrates as Dukes swings Smith to the ropes and Putski puts him down with the Polish Hammer for the win. Nelson: Vinnie, your team looked impressive tonight. Vinnie: Oh you know it Larbo! Now, I know WrestleRock is on the horizon and I also know Gerry Morrow is a smart man. So, it's a no brainer that Vinergy will be there for a showcase. After all, it wouldn't be WrestleRock without the Vin Man and Vinergy...YEA! Commercial Break 'The Foreman' Spike Huber vs. Glamour Doll These two have had quite a rivalry and as soon as the bell rings, Doll tries to attack, but Huber's ready and unloads on Doll, swings him to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Huber follows with a standing leg drop 1..2..Kick Out. Huber continues to work Doll over until Doll changes things with a desperate eye gauge. Doll regroups and suplexes Huber. Doll hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a forearm drop 1..2..Kick Out. Doll has things going his way for a couple minutes until Huber catches him with a flying forearm. Huber fires up and goes to town on Doll. Huber hoists Doll up and gives him an Airplane spin. Huber drops Doll and follows with a jumping elbow drop 1..2..The Ref sees Doll's foot on the rope. As the Ref backs Huber up, Doll reaches in his tights and pulls something out. Huber walks over as Doll throws what looks to be salt in Huber's eyes. The Ref signals for an immediate DQ. Doll starts stomping away on the blinded Huber. Doll slams Huber down, goes to the top rope and hits a Frog Splash for the fun of it. Commercial Break Carlos Colon vs. Trent Watkins Colon looks great and wins the match with a flying clothesline from the top rope. Nelson: Carlos, it looks like your neck is one hundred percent. Now that you've finished your issues with Chicky Starr, what's next for you? Colon: I have to be honest Larry. Yes, my neck is one hundred percent. However, I still have horrible flashbacks of SuperClash when Buzz Sawyer snapped my neck with the chain. I need to get over this mental block and there's only one way to do that. I have to fight Buzz Sawyer one more time. We've defeated each other and we've literally beaten the souls out of each other. We have unfinished business and we need to end this once and for all. Commercial Break WrestleRock 89 From the Metrodome Friday July 19th and Saturday July 20th Two nights of rock and wrestling Cannonball Griz vs. Neil Jordan Griz slams Jordan, hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a splash for the easy win. Commercial Break Stan 'The Lariat' Hansen vs. 'Gunslinger" Scott Casey As Casey waits in the ring, Hansen storms down the aisle and even knocks Larry Nelson down. The bell rings as Hansen enters. Hansen just starts pounding away on Casey. The opening segment is all Hansen as he punches, kicks and stomps on Casey. Hansen swings Casey into the turnbuckles and charges in but Casey moves as Hansen hits the corner hard. Casey clears the cobwebs and takes the fight to Hansen. Casey swings Hansen to the ropes and dropkicks him down. Casey follows with a jumping fist drop 1..2..Kick Out. Casey continues to pound away on Hansen. Casey clamps on a headlock and hits a running bulldog 1..2..Hansen gets his shoulder up. Casey slowly rises and reaches down but Hansen grabs Casey's trunks and yanks him through the ropes. Hansen rolls to the outside, grabs Casey and swings him into the steel post. Hansen slams Casey's head on the apron and hurls him back in the ring. Hansen follows. Hansen swings Casey to the ropes and just about decapitates him with the lariat 1..2..3! Hansen stands up and flashes the bullhorn sign. Commercial Break We see Terry Taylor on the screen. His hair is slicked back into a ponytail. He's wearing a red sequence jacket. "A friend of mine said Terry, you remind me of a rooster. You're dominant, arrogant, cocky and bad. I thought about that for a long time and realized, he's absolutely right. I literally am the cock of the walk and no doubt I can back it all up in the ring. So, AWA get ready because the Red Rooster Terry Taylor is coming! Commercial Break David Sammartino vs. Carl Kellerman Sammartino looks sharp and crisp and gets a good reception from the fans. Sammartino wins the match with the brain buster. Nelson: David Sammartino, it's great to have you here in the AWA. I know you've had a bit of a transformation. David: Thank you very much Larry. As I've said, I made a lot of mistakes because I was immature and just plain dumb. I'm here to make a name for myself while also living up to my father's name. It's time to carry on the Sammartino legacy. Massive boos as Larry Zbyszko strolls out. Zbyszko: I can't believe my eyes. Is this Bruno's boy? Well, look at you, all grown up and ready to embrace Daddy's name. Why I just think that's wonderful. Nelson: Alright Larry, that's enough. Zbyszko: Shut up Spudhead! What? Bruno's boy can't speak for himself? David: Look Larry, I just got here and I'm not looking for any trouble. Zbyszko: Wow, Daddy would be so proud. Typical Sammartino, always backing down and cowering away. I knew it. you definitely got your father's guts. How is Daddy? You know, he's never been the same since I humiliated him. Such fond memories. David: And you're the Larry Zbyszko I remember. Always shooting his mouth off with nothing but lies. Zbyszko: Oh look at you, pretending to have some guts. Face it Bruno's boy, you're just gutless, like your old man. David: Ok Larry, how about we settle this in the ring? You and me, two weeks from today. Zbyszko: (laughs) A match? Ok, sure, why not? This will be great. I've beaten up the dad and now I get to teach his boy a lesson he'll never forget. See you in two weeks, Bruno's boy. Commercial Break Leo Burke vs. Todd Rooney Burke clamps on the sleeper and it's all over. Nelson talks about Title Night in Japan and says Ken Resnick will welcome you all tomorrow night. We then see all the highlights from the Sgt. Slaughter/Nikita Koloff feud. The main event is next! Commercial Break BOOT CAMP MATCH!!! Nikita Koloff vs. Sgt. Slaughter Slaughter enters the ring wearing full fatigues and a helmet. He grabs the mic and says that tonight his mission will finally be accomplished, and he will terminate that puke Nikita Koloff for good! Nikita comes out in jeans and a tank top. He sprints to the ring. The Ref signals for the bell as both men engage in a furious exchange. Nikita gets the upper hand as Slaughter's helmet goes flying. Nikita swings Slaughter into the corner and follows with a back elbow smash to the head. Nikita swings Slaughter to the opposite corner and follows with another back elbow smash to the head. Nikita starts choking the life out of Slaughter. Nikita slams Slaughter's head on the turnbuckle 10 times as the fans count along. Nikita hurls Slaughter out of the ring. Nikita goes to the outside and signals for the Russian sickle. Slaughter staggers up, Nikita charges but Slaughter falls back down as Nikita hits the steel post with the sickle! Slaughter slowly regroups. Nikita rises as he holds his arm. Slaughter clotheslines him down. Slaughter picks up Nikita and long darts him head first into the steel post. Nikita is busted open. Slaughter grabs the ringside bell. Nikita is on his knees as Slaughter hits him on his back several times with the ringside bell. Slaughter hurls Nikita back in the ring. Slaughter follows, picks up Nikita and executes a backbreaker. Slaughter picks up Nikita and delivers another backbreaker 1..2..Kick Out. Slaughter berates the Ref. Slaughter hurls Nikita through the ropes. Slaughter goes out on the apron. Nikita very slowly staggers up. Slaughter goes for a double axehandle but Nikita hits him in the mid section as Slaughter flips over and onto the ground. Nikita takes a much needed breather. Nikita grabs a chair and hits Slaughter's back with it. Slaughter stands up in pain as Nikita blasts him over the head with the chair! Now Slaughter is bleeding. Nikita hurls Slaughter into the ring. Nikita follows, grabs Slaughter and executes a fallaway slam. Slaughter falls by his helmet. Nikita walks over and grabs Slaughter by his hair but Slaughter grabs his helmet and blasts Nikita with it! Both men are bleeding and down. Both men finally start to move and slowly rise. Slaughter grabs Nikita and stun guns him on the top rope 1..2..Nikita barely gets his shoulder up. Slaughter is ready to hit the Ref. Slaughter picks up Nikita and delivers a stalling vertical suplex. Slaughter picks up Nikita and delivers a gut buster. Slaughter stands up and waits. Nikita slowly rises as Slaughter clamps on the Cobra Clutch! Slaughter wrenches away as Nikita tries to fight it. The fans start chanting Ni-Kit-A! Ni-Kit-A! Nikita starts to throw elbows into Slaughter's side. Slaughter continues to wrench away. Nikita keeps throwing elbows, then back pedals Slaughter into the turnbuckles to break it. Slaughter steps on the turnbuckles and tries to choke Nikita but Nikita positions himself under Slaughter. Nikita raises up with Slaughter on his shoulders. Nikita turns around and executes an electric chair drop. Once again both men are down. Both men slowly stagger up. Nikita swings Slaughter to the ropes and hits a belly to belly suplex! Nikita picks up Slaughter, swings him to the ropes, kicks him in the mid section and follows with a snap suplex. Nikita puts his knee on Slaughter's chest, pulls his head up by his hair and just unloads with a series of punches to Slaughter's bloody face. Nikita pulls Slaughter up. Nikita looks like a madman with his crimson mask. Nikita swings Slaughter to the ropes and tears his head off with the Russian Sickle 1..2..NO! Nikita pulls Slaughter up! Nikita lifts up Slaughter's limp body, swings him to the ropes and hits a second Russian Sickle 1..2..3!!!! It's all over. The fans stand up and cheer. The bloody Nikita rises and soaks in the cheers. The show ends with Nikita standing tall in victory.

Hey Kev, Steve Keirn is now with the WWF.

After what went down, hopefully we get an Abby/SSM match. I'm a fan of the Buffalo Soldiers, so it's always good seeing them get a showcase. I hope Budro gets back into title contention. I could see him and Garvin having some fun matches. Wahoo beats one of the best jobber names I've seen LOL. Looks like we have our first official NWA LHW championship feud. Good way to kick things off. Uncle Ivan still has fuel in the tank. I'm up for a Nightmares/Beasts rematch. Worldwide, Young starts like Too Cold and The Stud Stable gets in nice wins, while an old vet like JYD still gets it done as well. Thanks to Jones, the Eliminators pull off a huge win. I'm sure Whatley and Valiant will be back for a lot more.

Who's doing the Nightstalker gimmick? Both Spivey and Kamala are put over big time Steiners vs. Demolition is a damn good marquee match up. I can't wait to see what you do with Funk. With Savage and Muta at the top, the WWF must be doing pretty good.

Quite a showcase for the Triangle of Terror. Severn is on the right path. Atlas's plan is certainly working. Not sure I would want to be in the OWC right now. It's inevitable, Hart and Austin are ready to clash. Cow Palace, Bigelow has found a new groove. Condrey is riding high while Regal's at a low point. Scotty's getting into title contention. Stormfront proving to be fighting champs. Rose can capitalize on anything LOL. Steamboat overcomes 2 tough challenges from Adams. Fresno, PR and the Southern Boys go to a stalemate Severn continues his journey back I think the Eagle is trying to regroup as a solo. Blackman's been tearing it up. I'm noticing Atlas. Eddie's rock'n the LHW division.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 5-17-89 Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight, the immortal Hulk Hogan will be here! Larry Zbyszko takes on Big Jim Morris. The Dragon Kings will face Sweet Dreams. And the Fantastics will face the High Chiefs in a tag team contender's match. All that and a lot more, so let's go to the ring. Nick Busick vs. Carl Kellerman Busick is in top forum and wins the match with the Spinebuster Slam! Nelson: Nick, next week at the Sumo Hall in Japan, you will face Brian Adias for the TV title. I'm sure the fans all remember your incredible 13 month TV title reign. I'm sure you would love to hold that title again. Busick: I sure would! When I held that title, I didn't dodge anybody and went toe to toe with the best. Brian Adias has weaseled his way out of every defense he's had. Adias! Next week, I'm coming to get that TV title back! Commercial Break The Dragon Kings vs. Sweet Dreams The first few minutes is all Dragon Kings as they pinball Sweet Dreams all over with suplexes and slams. Sweet Dreams manages to regroup and get some momentum. They proceed to break every rule in the book but can't put the Dragon Kings away. Takano finally makes the hot tag to Fujinami. Fujinami is all over Sugar. The fans cheer as the Rose Cousins run out and yank Dream off the apron. They proceed to give him a beating on the outside. While that's going on, Fujinami tags in Takano. They double suplex Sugar and Takano follows with a snap suplex for the 1..2..3! As the Dragon Kings celebrate, the Rose Cousins double slam Dream Machine on the concrete. The Rose's get some good payback from last week. Commercial Break Superstar Billy Graham is standing in the ring. Graham: It's superstar time. Joining me now is one of the coolest guys in the business. I'm talking about Iceman Parsons. Come on out brutha! We are Family blasts on the speakers as Parsons boogies his way into the ring. Him and Graham high five. Graham: Iceman, I sure know how you got that name. You are too cool for school daddy! I'm a man who appreciates charisma and brutha you got plenty of it. I like your style. So, I've got to ask. What's on the Iceman's agenda? Parsons: Oh man, you're talking about cool, but Superstar, you're the coolest of them all! The Iceman has been on a roll and I think it's time for the Iceman to collect some gold. A lot is going down at Title Night next week in Japan, but I want all the champions to know, the Iceman is coming after you. Graham: I love it! Best of luck to ya brutha! Without a doubt, you've got the ability to match your charisma. Commercial Break We see highlights of El Canek on his current tour of Mexico. Chicky Starr vs. Todd Rooney Starr toys with his opponent throughout the match before finishing him off with the corkscrew elbow drop. Starr informs Nelson that something big is in the works. When Nelson inquires, Starr tells him to shut up and be patient. Commercial Break Nelson: Standing next to me is the current AWA Mid American Champ, Paul Orndorff. Paul next week in the Sumo Hall, it's you and AWA Southern Champ Larry Cameron in a unification match to determine the new AWA International Champion. I see you're still wearing that neckbrace. Are you sure you'll be ready by next week? Orndorff: I don't care how hurt I am. Next week... WHAM! Cameron nails Orndorff from behind with his Southern title. Skandor Akbar starts stomping on Orndorff. Cameron is ready to do more damage but thankfully a swarm of Security is on it. Akbar grabs the mic. Akbar: Just give it up Orndorff! You're no challenge for Lethal Larry Cameron. That's already been proven several times. Cameron is the real deal and you're just a paper champ phony! Cameron grabs the mic. Cameron: Stay down like the dog you are! Security gets Orndorff to his feet but Cameron rushes into the group and pushes Orndorff back down. Commercial Break WrestleRock 89 From the Metrodome 2 nights of rock and wrestling July 19th and 20th 'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko vs. 'Big' Jim Morris The first couple minutes is Zbyszko playing his stalling game until Morris grabs Zbyszko by his hair and hurls him over the top rope and into the ring. Morris picks up Zbyszko and slams him down hard. Morris drops a big elbow 1..2..Kick Out. Morris swings Zbyszko to the ropes and sends him out of the ring with a big boot to the head. Zbyszko is stumbling all over and falls back down. While the Ref holds Morris back, Zbyszko pulls out a pair of brass knuckles. Zbyszko staggers up on the apron. Morris grabs him and back suplexes Zbyszko into the ring. Morris picks up Zbyszko for an atomic drop but Zbyszko swings down and nails the top of Morris's head with the brass knuckles. Zbyszko falls on top 1..2..3! BOOOOOOOO Commercial Break We see Brian Adias on a Hollywood set Adias: Everybody watching should be grateful that Blockbuster Brian Adias is taking time out from his busy movie schedule to talk to you. First off, I warned you Hulk Hogan to stay in your lane. Everybody is talking about your big upcoming movie No Holds Barred. Sports Channel America is really hyping it up on AWA TV. Nobody upstages me, I'm the Blockbuster! Not only in Hollywood but in the ring. I just beat Nick Busick's TV title reign record and didn't anyone even mention that? Hell no! It's so fitting that the FORMER TV champ Nick Busick is my next opponent. I'm going to show him why I'm the greatest TV champion of all time. After that will be a huge celebration and after that, I'll deal with you Hulk Hogan! Commercial Break 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong and 'Superstar' Bill Dundee vs. Sam Smith and Neil Jordan Armstrong hits a jawbreaker and Dundee follows with the Bombs Away for the win. Nelson: Ok, next week in Japan, you guys will get a shot at the Guerreros and the world tag team titles. I know you want a piece of them pretty bad. Boos as Austin Idol struts out. Nelson: Come on Idol, we don't want any more trouble tonight. Idol: Look darling, I'm just out here to talk. Armstrong: Why don't you get lost Idol. Idol: Whoa, this doesn't concern you Bobby Boy. I'm out here to talk to Bill. (looks at Dundee) Bill, you're wasting your time with old man Armstrong. I'm telling you, he's going to let you down next week. He doesn't have it anymore and you're going to have to carry his load. If you want a partner you can depend on, well, I'm not hard to find. Just think about it. Idol walks away. Dundee: I couldn't find a better partner than the Bullet. Bob, let's do this! Dundee holds up his hand as Armstrong clasps it. Commercial Break We see footage from last week as Sgt. Slaughter attacks Nikita Koloff, then cuts a promo. We then see Nikita Koloff lifting weights in his Russian Dungeon. He stops and looks into the camera. Nikita: Sgt. Slaughter! You won a battle last week but you are a coward! You no attack Nikita face to face! Next week, you say it's your battlefield. You're wrong! Anything goes in a bootcamp match! All my anger and rage will be let out on you! You will not survive! I promise that! Nelson: Fans, the biggest main event in AWA TV history happens next week as Nikita Koloff faces Sgt. Slaughter in a boot camp match. Also next week, Stan Hansen returns to AWA TV to face one half of the Gunslingers, Scott Casey. And Spike Huber faces Glamour Doll in an anticipated match. Our main event when we come back. Commercial Break Tag Team contender's match The Fantastics vs. The High Chiefs The High Chiefs attack at the bell and gain early advantage. Lightfoot swings Fulton into the corner. Afi chokes Fulton as Lightfoot kicks and chops away. Lightfoot tags in Afi. Lightfoot slams Fulton as Afi crashes down from the top rope with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. The Chiefs continue to work over Fulton. They swing him to the ropes but miss a double clothesline, Fulton somersaults over and tags in Rogers. The fans go wild as Rogers cleans house with back drops and dropkicks. Rogers works over Afi until a knee to the back from Lightfoot (from the apron) stops it. Afi tags in Lightfoot. Lightfoot executes a backbreaker on Rogers 1..2..Kick Out. The Chiefs continue to tag in and out while also double teaming but Rogers stays alive. Lightfoot slams Rogers. Afi is on the top rope and fly's off going for a splash but Rogers moves and tags in Fulton. Fulton is cleaning house and then works over Afi. Lightfoot runs in but so does Rogers. All four men brawl. The Fantastics double back drop Lightfoot, then nail Afi with a double dropkick 1..2..3! Huge Pop! Commercial Break Ken Resnick is standing in the ring. Resnick: Joining me now, the immortal HULK HOOOOOOOGAN! Eye of the Tiger blasts as the fans go crazy! Hogan comes out in jeans, tank top and headband. Hogan enters the ring and soaks in all the cheers. Resnick waits for things to settle down a bit. Resnick: Ok Hulk. So much going on. Your new movie No Holds Barred opens in theaters this month and next week you'll be in Japan where you'll be facing Kokina in the Sumo Hall. Hogan: Well you know something Killer Ken, Hulkamania is running wild in the AWA, in Hollywood and will be running wild in Japan brother! I hope all my Hulkamaniacs go out and see the movie. It's Hulk Hogan like you've never seen him before. The fans boo as Skandor Akbar leads Kokina into the ring. Resnick: Wait a minute. I think you've caused enough problems tonight Akbar. Akbar: You mine your own business Resnick. (Looks at Hulk) Well, well, well, if it isn't the immortal one himself. You've got some nerve coming out here and promoting your movie. What you should be thinking about is this monster right here, Kokina! I'm telling you right now Hogan, you won't be attending any premiers after Kokina destroys you. Hulkamania is a myth, a fairy tale. And this fairytale will end sadly and badly for you and all your so called Hulkamaniacs. Hogan: Well let me tell you something Akbar! Hulk Hogan has the power of all these Hulkamaniacs out here and there's no force strong enough to take us down! Kokina lets out a monstrous scream then puts Hogan down with a clothesline! Akbar is yelling something to Kokina. Kokina hoists Hogan up and Samoan Drops him down! Kokina swings off the ropes and hits a big splash! Akbar: Hulkamania is officially dead! The show ends with a shot of Hogan laid out on the canvas.

Kevin Von Erich makes his anticipated debut and gains immediate credibility by beating Anderson with the claw. Can't wait to see how Christopher welcomes Silver King. Always cool seeing NWA vets like Rich, Race and Ole get TV time and wins. Manny might have his eye on Fuller's title. Solid showcases on Worldwide. JJ is still earning his money as the Horsemen's manager.

The Horsemen are clicking on all cylinders and riding high. I can't wait to see what's next for Piper. Poor Gilbert. He's really down on his luck right now. You've done a great job building the Woman's division. Next step, a woman's title. Oh man, Lawler has a new threat to deal with. What a way to bring in Owen and Anvil. YES! DOOM is officially a team! Freebirds are stepping up into Horsemen territory. The Texas Tornado has arrived! I'm ready to see another Flair/Von Erich battle. With the AAC running rampant, this is perfect timing for the Patriot to be a hero. It's going to be a hot summer in WCW.

Douglas is quickly gaining momentum. It's good to have friends. The Citadel show support and Severn accepts it. I can't tell you how cool it is to see Condrey, Lane and Eaton all together in a faction. How do you stop a trio consisting of Dibiase, Gordy and Williams??? I always had fun writing for Atlas. I can tell you do too. The Playboy Club are in total unison right now. Eddie continues the tradition of hot LHW title main events. Portland, The Rockers are enjoying a successful tour. I think Malenko has a claim for a LHW title shot. Tenryu makes it known he still wants the title. That crafty vet Rose loves giving the youngsters a wrestling lesson. The Southern Boys are unhinged and might be wearing gold soon. Steamboat vs. Adams is an awesome match up. The fans got their money's worth on that one. Eugene, Williams and Gordy are such an awesome team. I know Cornette relished Condrey's win over Vic. Chono gets an impressive win. Blackman has been on a terror since his return. It seems all the members of the Playboy Club just can't lose right now. It's going to be an explosion when Rhodes and Gunn meet the Southern Boys. Austin's bending the rules but it's been paying off.

Really liked the prelim matches. Fun contests that get the fans pumped up. The Interns are making a lot of enemies. My man Renesto retains again. Genius move pairing him up with Lou.

Why do I have a feeling that Funk really isn't joking with Savage. SNME is loaded! I'm very interested in who Haku's mystery partner is. You've done a great job building up a lot of contenders for Savage. So many possibilities await after SNME, that is if he gets by Bossman.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 5-10-89 Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight you will see The British Bombers take on the Gunslingers. Iceman Parsons goes up against Cannonball Griz. Gary Young goes one on one with Bill Kazmaier. All that plus Nikita Koloff, Tony St. Clair, AWA Southern Champ Larry Cameron and the AWA world champion Jumbo Tsuruta will be here along with his manager Ray Stevens. Right now I have some big news. Joining the AWA broadcasting team is none other than Superstar Billy Graham! I understand the Superstar is out in the parking lot awaiting the arrival of his first interview. Let's go out there now. Graham: That's right brotha, the Superstar is back in the game and right here in the AWA brotha and I'm having a blast. A 68 red mustang convertible enters the parking lot. Tom Brandi is all smiles as he steps out of his brand new car. Graham: Tom Brandi! The thrilla himself. Hey man, I'm loving that new ride. I understand it was a gift given to you for your winning performance at Champagne Slam. Brandi: Oh wow, it's an honor to be talking with the Superstar. Yea man, Gerry Morrow told me to pick out a new ride and this is it. Graham: Looking good brotha. You earned it. I'm telling all you fans right now that this kid Tom Brandi is the future of the AWA. Tom, good luck brotha, you're on the fast track daddy. Brandi: Thanks Superstar. Means the world coming from you. Graham: Alright, the Superstar is off and running in the AWA. Commercial Break The San Juan Saints vs. Cleet Walker and Julius Jackson The Saints are in sync tonight and win the match with a double back elbow smash followed by stereo elbow drops. Saints cut a promo on winning at Champagne Slam and now have an AWA national tag title shot against the Olympians in Japan on May 25th. They say the time is right and they're ready to take home the gold. Commercial Break 'The World's Strongest Man' Bill Kazmaier vs. 'The Fortunate One' Gary Young w/The Vin Man The first few minutes is Kazmaier slamming, tossing and pinballing Young all over the ring. Vinnie tries to get involved but backs down when Kazmaier smiles and motions to come on. While Vinnie distracts Kazmaier, Young nails Kazmaier from behind with a forearm blast. Young swings Kazmaier to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Kazmaier swings back and sends Young through the ropes with a shoulder block. Vinnie runs over and helps Young regroup. Young slowly gets on the apron. Kazmaier grabs him and hoists him up for a suplex but Vinnie reaches in and trips Kazmaier. Young falls on top. Vinnie holds onto Kazmaier's feet as the Ref counts 1..2..3! Vinnie pulls Young out and gets out of there quick as Kazmaier exits the ring and chases after them. Commercial Break 'The Foreman' Spike Huber vs. Harold Bannister It's all Huber as he wins the match with an airplane spin followed by a jumping knee drop. Nelson: Spike, it appears Glamour Doll is issuing some serious threats towards you. Huber: That glamour geek started something and what happened? I caved his face in with this (holds up his sledgehammer) Doll! You want more? I'm on the job, so come and get it! Commercial Break We see David Sammartino running in a park. His hair is short and slicked back. He's also looking more trim and muscular. There's a voiceover. Sammartino: It wasn't easy stepping into this business with the last name Sammartino. I was young and didn't know how to handle the pressure. Due to my immaturity, I made a lot of bad choices. It's time to right all my wrongs. It's time to embrace the Sammartino name. My name is David Sammartino and I'm coming to the AWA. Commercial Break Iceman Parsons vs. Cannonball Griz Griz attacks at the bell and pounds away on Parsons. Griz slams Parsons and follows with a standing leg drop 1..2..Kick Out. Griz swings Parsons to the corner and charges in but Parsons moves. Griz hits hard and lays against the turnbuckles. Parsons regroups. Parsons swings Griz to the ropes and hits a flying press 1..2..Kick Out. Parsons applies a headlock and wrenches away. Griz slowly rises, then back suplexes Parsons. Griz chokes Parsons, then pushes him against the turnbuckles. Griz hammers away on Parsons in the corner with punches and knees to the mid section. Griz hoists Parsons up, walks with him and powerslams him over. Griz then goes to the top rope and crashes down with a splash but Parsons moves. Parsons clears the cobwebs. Griz slowly staggers up as Parsons swings off the ropes and nails Griz with the Hip Attack 1..2..3!! Commercial Break We come back and see the Olympians on vacation. They're on a beach while some pretty women are shining up their National title belts. Rheingans: As you can see, thanks to our epic performance at Champagne Slam, we're enjoying a well deserved vacation. Champions like ourselves should enjoy the spoils. No doubt about it, we earned it. Patera: And you know something Brad? We'll be on an extended vacation because at Title Night in Japan, we'll be defending our prized titles against the San Juan Nobodies. Is that the best the AWA could come up with? Well, at least Japan has good food. The Olympians laugh and sip their drinks. Rheingans then looks at the women and tells them they missed a spot. Commercial Break Tony 'Simply the Best' St. Clair vs. Todd Rooney Tina Turner's Simply the Best plays as St. Clair enters the ring wearing a gold sequence robe. He takes off his robe and has on shiny gold wrestling pants and gold boots. Nothing but the best for him. St. Clair makes short work of his opponent and wins the match with a floating butterfly suplex. Nelson: Mr. St. Clair, after your winning performance at Champagne Slam, I understand you haven't picked out your reward yet. St. Clair: Well, since I'm already simply the best, what more do I need? I'll get with Gerry when the time is right. Commercial Break Nikita Koloff vs. Ray Glader Nikita hits the Russian Sickle and it's all over! WHAM! From behind. Sgt. Slaughter nails Nikita with a chair! Slaughter clamps on the cobra clutch and swings Nikita around like a ragdoll. Slaughter then hurls Nikita out of the ring. Slaughter goes out and swings Nikita into the steel post. Nelson: Ok, enough! Slaughter: This is just a taste! In 2 weeks, me and that puke Nikita Koloff will battle in a boot camp match! From the beginning my mission has been to terminate Nikita Koloff and rid the AWA of that no good commie red! In 2 short weeks, Nikita Koloff will enter into my world! My battlefield! You're history Nikita! My mission will be accomplished. Plain and simple! As for you Nelson, you're dismissed! Commercial Break AWA Southern Champ 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/Skandor Akbar vs. Carl Kellerman Akbar is beyond pleased when Cameron wins the match with a flying shoulder tackle. Nelson: Last week, AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow unveiled the new AWA International title. On May 25th at the Sumo Hall in Japan, AWA Mid American Paul Orndorff and this man, AWA Southern Champ Larry Cameron will wrestle in a unification match and the winner will be crowned International champion. Akbar: Gerry Morrow should just give us the International title right now. Cameron: Orndorff! You're no challenge boy! I put you in a neck brace and that was just to easy. In Japan, I'm gonna pummel you into the ground and walk away with the International title! You're going down Orndorff!! Commercial Break The Gunslingers vs. The British Bombers w/Skandor Akbar Akbar stays out there as his Bombers enter the ring. Huge pop as the former National tag champs, the Gunslingers enter the ring. Solid see saw tag match as both teams go all out. Pier six brawl breaks out and the Gunslingers take control with stereo back drops. Bombers get up but the Gunslingers double clothesline them down. Mantell works over Taylor and tags in Casey. They swing Taylor to the ropes. Mantell kicks Taylor as Casey hits a sunset flip 1..2..Smith breaks it. Another pier six brawl breaks out. The Ref is distracted with Mantell and Smith fighting in the corner. Casey hits a running bulldog on Taylor. Casey is covering but the Ref is still distracted. The Ref guides Mantell back to the corner which allows Smith to nail Casey with a knee to the head. Taylor rolls over onto Casey as the Ref runs over and counts 1..2..3! Good night for Akbar's men. Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, don't forget, next week Hulk Hogan will be here live and in person. I can't wait for that. Ok, joining me now is the AWA world champion Jumbo Tsuruta along with Ray Stevens. Ray is wearing jeans and a sports jacket. Jumbo is wearing a black suit with the title on his shoulder. Nelson: On May 25th at the Sumo Hall in Japan, Jumbo Tsuruta will defend the AWA world title against Big Van Vader. Before I get to you Ray, here's some pre recorded comments from Big Van Vader. Vader: I went to Champagne Slam and conquered every unlucky soul who stood in my way! They all went down! Jumbo Tsuruta! You're the next poor soul in my way! I own Japan and at Title Night I'm going to own you and own the AWA world title! Nelson: Ray, I think the world champion might have his hands full with Big Van Vader in Japan. Stevens: First off, don't ever try and overshadow the AWA world champion Jumbo Tsuruta by mentioning Hulk Hogan's name before we come out. Got it! And next, you better show some respect and call the AWA world champion by his name. Nelson: I apologize. The AWA world champion, Jumbo Tsuruta Stevens: That's better. I want Big Van Vader to listen and listen good. Jumbo Tsuruta dominated Japan, and now has dominated America. Jumbo owns the world! At Champagne Slam, Jumbo defeated one of the best wrestlers in the world, El Canek, fair and square. The AWA has sent in all the top dogs but Jumbo has knocked them all down. Because Jumbo is a human wrecking bone crushing machine! Big Van Vader! You're no different. Sure, you're big, bad and powerful but so is Jumbo. You're out of your league Vader. Jumbo's going to Japan as the world champion and is coming back to America as the world champion. End of story. The show ends with Jumbo holding up the world title.

Kevin Von Erich is going to rock the NWA!! This is Sullivan at his best. His monsters are going to terrorize the NWA. Very cool seeing the Jr. title coming to the NWA. Silver King is a great choice to bring the belt in. Smart move by Jones. Picking up a strong young team like the Eliminators will add more muscle to the Army.

AWA releases Dory Funk Jr. AWA picks up Corporal Kirchner

I agree, Savage has a lot of contenders knocking at his door. Something interesting caught my eye. Power and Glory as faces? I'll be watching that. Let me know if the Rockers want to make a stop at an AWA arena. Both Fuji and Heenan promise surprises at SNME. Sounds like another exciting night in the WWF.

Vancouver, Malenko is looking to make a run at the LHW title as is Scotty the Body. Finlay puts up a fight but the Hitman prevails. Man, I hope Severn snaps out of it or worse, he might snap like the Southern Boys. WOW! Another return as Atlas helps Austin win the CA title. Like AD said, very curious. I think we're heading into a Hart/Austin program. A lot went down in this match. Soultaker gives the world champ a fight. No shame in losing to Steamboat, but I'm sure he's concerned with dropping 2 in a row following a brutal win streak. Kelowna, Condrey's off to a good start. Blackman's on his game. Azul keeping the fire gong in the LHW division. Dreamboats tried but the Midnights are on a totally different level right now. Sending Taker packing has given Lee a serious career boost. AWWWWW sorry to see the FOJ part ways. I loved that team. So much great stuff happening in Pacific.

Damn! The Rockers, Sherri, Condrey's return. That was one hell of a way to open the show. The Rockers vs. Midnights will be money!! Ok, it's now official, the Southern Boys have snapped and are now cemented heels. At least Gunn has some back up with Rhodes. I agree, Douglas did bring some sunshine. I knew Rose would be beyond smug and arrogant and he didn't disappoint. Another surprise return as Reno slips right back into things. Can Ams keep their momentum going. NO WAY!!!! After quite a build the Triangle of Terror is finally revealed. Dibiase, Gordy and Williams! What a faction! Huge moment in PCW. This might have been the best PCW TV show ever. Awesome job!

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 5-3-89 Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Big show tonight as the fallout from Champagne Slam continues, because you'll see The Rose Cousins take on the High Chiefs. Mike Miller clashes with Leo Burke and Carlos Colon goes one on one with Chicky Starr. And get this, the 2 names drawn for the TV title contender's match are Nick Busick and Billy Jack Strong. That's right, the Bruisers will wrestle for the TV title shot at the Sumo Hall in Japan next month. And listen to this. Tonight, you will see a special sneak peek at Hulk Hogan's upcoming movie No Holds Barred! I can't wait for that. Let's get to the ring. 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong and 'Superstar' Bill Dundee vs. Sam Smith and Joe Palmer Armstrong hits a jawbreaker on Smith, then Dundee follows with the Bombs Away for the win. Nelson: The two of you survived your match at Champagne Slam and now Gerry Morrow has rewarded you with a world tag team title shot in Japan, at Sumo Hall on May 25th. You guys look tuned up and ready. Boos as the world tag champs, Hector and Chavo Guerrero walk out. Hector: Hold on just one second Nelson. Why are you talking to these washed up fools? You should be talking to us, the AWA world tag team champs. Chavo: That's right! We've held these titles for an entire year and nobody has come close to beating us. We don't care if they survived at Champagne Slam, they won't survive Los Guerreros. Armstrong: Bill and I have been around the block a few times but let me tell you something right now, we're far from being washed up. Dundee: Have mercy! If you boys want a little sample before Japan, we can do this right here, right now! Big Pop Hector: You don't call the shots. Chavo: We do! The Guerreros head back while holding their titles up to the booing fans. Commercial Break Leo Burke vs. Mean Mike Miller Miller attacks at the bell and pounds away on Burke. Miller swings Burke to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Burke kicks him. Miller staggers as Burke clotheslines him down 1..2..Kick Out. Burke takes control for a bit before a low blow from Miller stops his momentum. Miller works over Burke with angry stomps and punches. Miller slams Burke and follows with a big knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Miller chokes Burke, then picks him up and chokeslams him down 1..2..Kick Out. Miller swings Burke into the turnbuckles and charges in but Burke lifts his boots and nails Miller in the face. Burke grabs Miller and executes a bridging back suplex 1..2..3! Burke rolls out of the ring, shakes the cobwebs and raises his arms in victory while Miller hits the canvas with his fists. Commercial Break Glamour Doll vs. Trent Watkins Doll hits a slingshot splash for the win. Nelson: Glamour Doll, I know you're upset about missing Champagne Slam. However, Big Van Vader took your spot and was the last man standing in the end. Vader will get an AWA world title match with Jumbo Tsuruta in Japan on May 25th. Doll: (gives Nelson a dirty look) Oh, that's just wonderful! Spike Huber, you broke my face and now you're going to pay! My looks are what I'm all about. It's not easy looking this good. Huber tried to take that away from me and now he's in big trouble. I mean serious business Huber, so get ready! Commercial Break Before the next match, Sweet Dreams (Dream Machine and Sweet Brown Sugar) join commentary to give thoughts on the tag team division. The Rose Cousins vs. The High Chiefs A lot of hatred in this one and it shows. It's a hard hitting back and forth aggressive match with numerous pier six brawls. Rose's take control as they double clothesline Lightfoot over the top rope. Randy slams Sivi down, then hops up on the turnbuckles. Pat picks up Sivi in a vertical suplex position and is going to set him on Randy's shoulder for the Rose Bomb, but Lightfoot jumps on the apron and nails Randy with the War Club! Randy goes down and into Sivi. Sivi falls down on Pat as the Ref counts 1..2..3! Lightfoot helps Sivi out of there. The Rose's are in a daze. Sweet Dreams are on commentary and tell Nelson they're going to show everyone what tag team wrestling is all about. Sweet Dreams run in the ring and put the boots to the Rose's. They swing Pat to the ropes and double clothesline him down. They pick up Randy and double hot shot him on the ropes. Dream Machine looks into the camera and yells "Sweet Dreams babay!" Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, next month Hulk Hogan's movie, No Holds Barred will open in theaters across the nation. This is sure to be a blockbuster. Right now, here's a special sneak preview. Clips from No Holds Barred is shown. Nelson: Wow! I know I'll be watching that one. HulkaMania is running wild in the AWA and will be running wild in the movie theaters. I've been told that in 2 weeks, Hulk Hogan will be here live and in person! Commercial Break Kokina w/Skandor Akbar vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez Straight up squash match! Kokina Samoan Drops both men, then hits a standing leg drop on both of them for the easy win. Nelson: Akbar, you have a big night coming up on May 25th at Sumo Hall. Your Southern Champ Larry Cameron will face Mid American Champ Paul Orndorff in a unification match. And, this man, Kokina will go one on one with the immortal Hulk Hogan. Akbar: First off, you better acknowledge the fact that both Cameron and Kokina were the ones left standing in their Champagne Slam match. Now, Paul Orndorff is nothing but a phony and paper champion. Larry Cameron is the real deal and in Japan, he's walking out a unified champion. Oh and as for you Hulk Hogan. Yea, we all saw your movie preview and I'm sure you're having a great time bumping shoulders with big wigs in Hollywood. Well, reality check! In Japan, you will have to face this monster, Kokina! This isn't a movie Hogan. You're going to be destroyed! End of story! Kokina lets out a yell, that shakes Nelson. Commercial Break Carlos Colon vs. Chicky Starr These two have had quite a rivalry of late and want to finish business tonight. Colon starts off strong and pinballs Chicky all over the ring. Chicky stops things with a mule kick and follows by breaking every rule he can. Colon makes a brief comeback but Chicky kills it with a vicious eye gauge. Chicky swings Colon to the ropes and gives him a double thrust shot. Chicky swings off the ropes and hits a corkscrew elbow drop 1..2..Colon gets his shoulder up. Chicky spends to much time arguing with the Ref. Chicky hoists Colon up for an atomic drop, but Colon flips up and over and dropkicks Chicky into the turnbuckles. Chicky staggers back as Colon executes an overhead suplex. Colon grabs Chicky's head and pounds it several times into the canvas. Colon picks up Chicky and drops him with a brainbuster 1..2..3! The fans cheer as Colon does a cartwheel and pumps his fists. Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, joining me now is the AWA mid American Champ Paul Orndorff. Orndorff comes out wearing a tank top, jeans and is also wearing a neck brace. Nelson: Paul, at Champagne Slam, Skandor Akbar hit you from behind with a chair, then Larry Cameron executed an inverted piledriver on that same chair. I see you're still suffering from that. Will that be an issue in the upcoming unification title match in Japan? Orndorff: (pauses and looks down) Let me say this. It's going to take a lot more than that to keep Mr. Wonderful down. Akbar! Cameron! Your best isn't good enough! You didn't finish the job. But I can damn well guarantee you this, in Japan, Mr. Wonderful is going to finish the job! I'm walking out as the unified champion and everybody can bet on that! Commercial Break Brenda Britton is standing with AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow. Britton: Hi everybody! The greatest thing ever to happen to the AWA, Gerry Morrow has something to say. Go ahead Gerry. Morrow: AHHHHH thank you so much Brenda. As we've heard, Paul Orndorff and Larry Cameron will wrestle in Japan to unify de Mid American title and de Southern title. I have decided dat de winner of dat match will be de AWA International Champion. Dat is right, I am bringing back de International title. Morrow opens up a briefcase and pulls out the newly made AWA International title. Britton: WOW! That is beautiful. Gerry, you've outdone yourself again. Until next time, tooooodles. Commercial Break Winner gets an AWA TV title shot in Japan Nick Busick vs. Billy Jack Strong The Bruisers high five and get ready to rock. As you might remember, before they formed a tag team, these two had a brutal feud that ended in a SuperClash cage match. They hold nothing back as they hammer away on each other. Busick gets the upper hand and puts Strong down with a back elbow smash off the ropes. Busick picks up Strong and hits a delayed vertical suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Busick slams Strong and goes to the middle ropes. Busick goes for a knee drop but Strong moves. Strong regroups. Busick staggers up as Strong puts him down with a running forearm blast. Strong picks up Busick and hits a snap suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Strong swings Busick to the ropes and hits a sidewalk slam 1..2..Kick Out. Strong swings Busick into the corner and charges but Busick charges and puts Strong down with a shoulder block. Busick rests on the ropes. Strong slowly rises as Busick grabs him and hits a neckbreaker 1..2..Strong gets his foot on the ropes. Busick grabs Strong but Strong quickly gets Busick in a bear hug, hoists him up and snake eyes Busick on the top turnbuckle. Both men stagger up. Strong swings Busick to the ropes and goes for a clothesline, but Busick ducks it. Busick swings back but both men clothesline each other down. The Ref starts the 10 count. Both men start to move. The Ref hits 9 as both men stand up. Busick grabs Strong and hits a spinebuster slam out of nowhere 1..2..3! After a moment, Busick helps Strong up. Strong pulls Busick in and hugs him. Strong raises Busick's arm as the fans cheer.