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Summer and the NWA means Great American Bash time! OH YEA! Love the idea of a pre show. Smart strategy by booking a battle royal with high stakes. Gives viewers an opportunity to see a lot of talent on free TV. With the winner getting a shot at Fuller's title on the pay per view, this also might get a few more buys. Great idea. Badd Co. gets the title shot. Normally the Road Warriors would be big favorites, but with Studd and Baby Doll in Badd Co's corner, this changes things quite a bit.

Paul E has put together a very dominant faction. I'll say it again, the Midnight Express are having the best tag team run I've ever seen in this game. Jake the Snake is leaving his mark everywhere he goes these days. I'm glad Rude's title win stays. A lot of people think Rude should've had a legit world title run IRL and now we get to see it in our world. Raw is coming and the WWF is kicking it off with a bang!

Man, I'm so excited for a Big Bully run here. Austin and Bret are going to light up PCW. The Jackal has a serious weapon with the mist. Very interesting split over Windham. Looking forward to seeing where this goes. Pillman keeps racking up wins on his way back to Rose. I would love to see Tenryu and Chono go after some tag team gold. Portland, Mike's having an awesome run. Phoenix is definitely rising up the ranks. The Sinister Minister is elevating the Jackal. Scotty's lining himself up for a LHW title shot. YAY! The Can Ams regain the titles. I'm liking this trading titles feud. You just never know what's going to happen on the house show loop. You have done an incredible job with Rose over the years. He's being booked perfectly at this point in his career. Steamboat still gets the job done. I'm sure he wants a big piece of the Jackal right now. Eugene, Finlay's teachings are working wonders for O'Grady. Always be aware of Cornette's racket. Southern Boys are brutal and united. Regal sends a strong message to Atlas. Literally a big win for Gordy. As always, the LHW's end the night on a thrilling note.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 6-14-89 Larry Nelson: Hello everyone and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight, the Guerreros will defend the AWA world tag titles against the Fantastics! El Canek returns to the AWA after another successful tour of Mexico. We were all shocked last week when Jake the Snake Roberts showed up and attacked Nikita Koloff. We had a tape sent into us by Col. Kirchner and we'll see some rather eerie comments from Kirchner and Jake the Snake. Brenda Britton will be in the WrestleRock control center right after this program with more big news. AND! The Immortal Hulk Hogan will be here! So much going on, so let's get to the ring. AWA National tag team champs The Olympians vs. Samson Smith and Gil Sages Rheingans executes a gut wrench suplex and Patera follows with the full nelson to get the win. Nelson: Well, it's been signed, at WrestleRock, you two will defend the National tag titles against Sweet Dreams. Rheingans: Are you serious Nelson? Come on, really? Patera: What a sham. I can't believe we have to defend our prestigious titles against a couple of well known cheaters! You've seen it Nelson. They always put foreign objects in their goofy masks to win. Rheingans: Exactly! The Olympians absolutely never ever have relied on cheating to win. Patera: Never! We win matches by skill, talent, determination and pure athleticism. Those two masked idiots have none of those traits. Rheingans: And they're not going to get our titles! Nelson rolls his eyes as the Olympians walk away. Commercial Break Carlos Colon vs. Trent Watkins As Watkins waits in the ring, BUZZ SAWYER storms the ring and starts beating Watkins up. Colon hits the ring and him and Sawyer have a brutal exchange! They fight to the outside and all around the ring. They brawl up the aisle and into the back as a commercial hits. Commercial Break We see 'The Red Rooster' Terry Taylor standing in front of a WrestleRock banner. Taylor: I know everybody is counting down the minutes to WrestleRock because the cock of the walk will be there. I'm excited too. However, I'm a little disappointed in the caliber of competition the AWA is giving me. Rip Oliver? (long pause) Well, I guess I'll have to make the best of it. The Red Rooster is going to show the so called Crippler who runs the AWA hen house. Cannonball Griz vs. Neil Jordan Griz finishes things off with an avalanche in the corner followed by a splash from the middle ropes. Griz cuts a promo and warns his WrestleRock opponent Tatsumi Fujinami, he better think twice about coming back to the States. Commercial Break We come back and see Bob Armstrong and Iceman Parsons sitting in a hospital room. Billy Graham is laying in a bed with a brace around his neck. Graham: I want everybody to know that the Superstar is getting better and will be back. As for the All-Stars. My boys here and myself would like to issue a little challenge to you at WrestleRock. If you've got the guts, we challenge you to a six man tag match. Now, I physically can't get in the ring. However, I called up an old friend and he said no worries Superstar, I'm there! Bullet and Iceman are all for it. Now, like I said, do you cowards have the guts? Parsons: You're looking at family! We're united, charged up and ready to go! You three rooty poos have a hard night comm'n! Armstrong: You gutless wonders have gotten the jump on all 3 of us, but at WrestleRock, thanks to the real Superstar, it's all evened up, so lets see how you cowards deal with those odds. Graham sticks his hand out as Parsons and Armstrong stack their hands on top. Commercial Break Chicky Starr/Austin Idol and Bill Dundee (The All-Stars) vs. Vic Dutro/Willie Lopez and Stu Jersky Starr hits a corkscrew elbow drop. Dundee nails the Bombs Away and Idol finishes things off with the Las Vegas Leglock. Nelson: Ok, I know you boys heard the challenge made. Do... Starr: Shut your mouth! What challenge are you talking about? We've already beaten all of them up. No challenge at all. Dundee: Have mercy! Chicky baby is right. We put that imposter Superstar in the hospital. We knocked Parsons head so hard he's obviously not thinking straight. Austin, how many times have we beaten up Armstrong? Idol: (Laughs) I've lost count on how many times we beat up old Bobby Boy. And now they think they can scare us with a mystery partner? Think again darlings! He'll just be another domino we knock down. To sum this all up, yea we accept, but it won't be a challenge for the All-Stars. Dundee: That's for sure. Commercial Break El Canek vs. Harold Bannister Canek looks like a million bucks as he wins the match with a flying leg drop from the top rope. WHAM!!!! From behind a man in a black mask (accompanied by Skandor Akbar) clotheslines Canek down! The masked man stomps away on Canek. Akbar gets a chair and slides it in the ring. The masked man puts the chair on Canek's chest. The masked man goes to the top rope and crashes down with a knee drop on the chair! Canek is holding his ribs and rolling over in pain. The camera pans up to the top of the aisle and sees GREG GAGNE smiling and nodding in approval. Commercial Break Nelson: I can't believe what just happened! El Canek looked to be in bad shape. Who was that man and what's he doing with Skandor Akbar. BOOS as Greg Gagne comes out. Nelson: Greg, we haven't seen you since Superclash. With your history with El Canek, I know you were behind that horrible attack! Gagne: Wow, you're a genius Nelson. You figured that out all on your own? You said it yourself. I haven't been seen since SuperClash. And why is that? Because that masked moron put me out of commission for a second time! I went through another 6 months of physical therapy. 6 months! So yes! I was behind all that! I have turned matters over to Skandor Akbar and he delivered immediately. Boos as Akbar and the masked man come out. Gagne shakes Akbar's hand. Akbar: It was all my pleasure Greg. The world and El Canek were just introduced to Black Blood! This man is the epidemy of devastation. Have no fear Greg, we'll take things from here. Gagne: Skandor, thank you. I can now sleep at night. You see Nelson, things are in good and more than capable hands now. El Canek, you are going to rue the day you ever messed with me. He's all yours Skandor. Commercial Break AWA Mid American Champ 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff vs. Todd Rooney Orndorff easily wins the match with the piledriver. Nelson: Paul, at WrestleRock, it's you and AWA Southern Champ Larry Cameron inside the steel cage. Winner will be crowned AWA International Champ. Orndorff: It all comes down to two champs locked inside the cage. That means no interference from that weasel Akbar and no distractions. This suits me just fine! Cameron... Boos as Larry Cameron (holding his Southern title) and Skandor Akbar come out. Akbar tries to talk but Orndorff knocks him down! The fans go wild as Orndorff and Cameron trade powerful blows. Orndorff starts to get the upper hand. Akbar crawls over and grabs his leg. Orndorff tries to kick him away but Cameron puts Orndorff down with a running forearm blast. Cameron picks up Orndorff's title and his own Southern title. The fans boo as Cameron holds both titles in the air. Orndorff staggers back up and tackles Cameron from behind. Orndorff and Cameron roll over and trade punches as prelim wrestlers run out to break it up. Commercial Break We see a fire going inside a cave. Col. Kirchner (face camouflaged) is sitting there. Kirchner: Nikita Koloff, I gave you fair warning. You didn't listen. Now I'm taking great pleasure in seeing you suffer. The mission is to terminate you. I told you I made a deal with the Devil. The camera moves over and sees Jake the Snake sitting there with Damien around his neck. Jake: And the Devil appears. Nikita Koloff, I hear you're in a vegetated state (snickers), but if your thoughts remain, I bet you have a lot of questions running through your mind. Why would a man DDT me on concrete? What did I ever do to Jake the Snake Roberts? (sinister laugh) Nothing. You did nothing to me Nikita. But you see, I have no morals and I have no conscience. I'm pure evil and like to do evil things. The sound of your head hitting the concrete after that DDT, gave me a sensation that you can't even imagine. When a man offers me a deal I can't refuse, I accept that deal. Sometimes just for the sheer amusement it gives me. (looks at Kirchner) You've made this deal Coronel and I hope you understand that a snake always sees things to the end. (looks into the camera) Wake up Nikita, I'm begging you. Commercial Break AWA World Tag Team Title Bout The Guerreros (C) vs. The Fantastics These two teams have put on some classics during their feud for the titles. Once again, these teams show why they're the best at what they do. The action is non stop and the fans are totally invested. Fantastics go on a flurry but the Guerreros always change the tide with some sneaky heel tactics. Finally, the Fantastics have things in total control. Fulton covers Hector but Chavo breaks it with a stomp. Rogers runs in and dropkicks Chavo through the ropes. The Fantastics double slam Hector. Fulton goes to the top rope and the Fantastics follow with the Rocket Launcher 1..2..NO! Chavo nails Fulton with a title belt! The Ref signals for the DQ. Rogers checks on Fulton as Hector drags Chavo out of the ring. BOOOOOOOS! Commercial Break Nelson: Well fans, this has been another crazy and chaotic show. Stay tuned for the special WrestleRock control center, immediately following this program. As for next week, Brian Adias will defend the AWA TV title against Tom Brandi. Ok, right now, Ken Resnick is in the ring. Take it away Ken. Resnick: Thank you Larry. Fans, joining me now is none other than the Immortal HULK HOGAN!!!!! The fans blow the roof off the place as Eye of the Tiger blasts! Hogan walks down the aisle wearing jeans, T-Shirt and a white Hulkamania headband. Hogan is pumped up as he enters the ring and points to the cheering fans. Resnick: Alright Hulk. You heard the announcement last week by AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow. At WrestleRock, you will face Jumbo Tsuruta for the AWA World Title! Hogan: (listens to the cheers and gives the fans a thumbs up) Well let me tell you something Killer Ken! It feels so great to be back here in front of all my Hulkamaniacs brother! They all helped make my movie No Holds Barred a rousing success! NOW! I told everyone when I first got here that I was going to climb and conquer Mount AWA brother! In order to do that, I've got one more obstacle to overcome and become AWA world champion and that's Jumbo Tsuruta. Oh I've seen the carnage Jumbo has left behind. I've seen the gladiators he's defeated. And yes, I've heard the ominous words from Ray Stevens. But let me tell Ray Stevens this. At WrestleRock.... There's a big commotion as Ray Stevens leads Jumbo Tsuruta into the ring. Jumbo is wearing a black suit with the world title on his shoulder. Resnick: Ray just hold on a minute. We've already had too much trouble tonight. Stevens: Enough is enough and it's time we addressed things face to face. The AWA has bent over backwards accommodating this bleach blond musclehead. Oh, the great Hulk Hogan is coming. Oh, the great Hulk Hogan has a movie. While all that nonsense has been going on, Jumbo Tsuruta has been successfully defending the world title all over the world and against all comers. You're no different Hogan. You fool, we wanted this match! We made the challenge! Jumbo wants to show the world that you're simply no match for him. He wants to expose you for the fraud you are. He wants to do this on the biggest platform ever, in front of millions of people and most of all in front of all your little Hulkamaniacs. Hogan, it's simple, Jumbo is going to destroy you and wants to end the myth of Hulkamania for good. Hogan: You talk a big game Stevens, and I just have one question for you and the champ. At WrestleRock, whatcha gonna do when the power of Hulkamania runs wild on you!!!! Hogan rips off his shirt and throws it in Ray's face. Jumbo sets his title down and calmly loosens his tie, then takes his suit jacket off. The fans are going nuts. Security is on high alert and hits the ring. The show ends with an intense stare down as Security holds both men back. Control Center Brenda Britton announces the following matches signed 'The Mighty Yankee' Steve Disalvo vs. Kokina w/Skandor Akbar 'The Foreman' Spike Huber vs. Glamour Doll Karachi Vice vs. The British Bombers w/Skandor Akbar 'Mean' Mike Miller vs. 'Lightning' Lou Perez Brenda takes us to comments from David Sammartino and Larry Zbyszko Sammartino: (bandaged head) Zbyszko! I wanted to settle this like men, in a wrestling match. But no, you take it way to far by hitting me over the head with a chair! Ok, you want a fight? Let's fight! Zbyszko: Oh it seems Bruno's boy is a little upset. You know I did the same thing to his father years ago. I think it felt better this time. Face it Bruno's boy, you don't belong in this business. However, if you want a fight, well come on down to Larry Land. See you there Spudhead. Britton announces that David Sammartino will face Larry Zbyszko in a WrestleRock Rumble Match. A taped fist fight with none other than Randall 'Tex' Cobb as the special referee. More matches will be announced next week. WrestleRock 89 2 nights of rock and wrestling July 19th and 20th From the Metrodome Live on pay per view Singing the National Anthem on Night 1 and America the Beautiful on Night 2- Bonnie Tyler Special guest ring announcer for the TV title match- Phylicia Raashad Performing a concert on Night 1- Foreigner Performing a concert on Night 2- ZZ Top

Planting that seed with Harley was very nicely done. I like what you're doing with the Jr. division. SK, Christopher, Poffo and 2 Cold could really get this division going. I've always been a big fan of Tommy Rich IRL and in our world. So I'm excited to see him go after Super D's title. Lots of cool things happening in the NWA.

Tamura comes on strong at the very end to win an evenly fought match up. Fun booking with the British going up against the Japanese. This International match seemed to have won the crowd over. Jones put on an incredible performance. Shamrock and Malenko worked well together. Props to Funaki for hanging tough. Malenko shines in the end. Fleming starts off strong but that closing finish by Suzuki was stronger. Zouev defeats Koslowski after one heck of a match. Both guys brought their A game tonight. Fujiwara definitely had a game plan against the 6'7" Gobejishvili. Allen leaves the UWF on a high note. Lowblow is right, this reestablishes Allen as Bad News when he comes back to the states. Sayama uses his experience to even things up with Nakamura. Smiley gave it his all but it seems Takada just has his number. Maeda sure had things going his way, but Backlund's amateur wrestling background sealed the deal in the end. I'm very curious on what Maeda was upset about. I liked the drama and looking forward to the aftermath.

Bigelow is a recharged. I'm hoping for an exciting series of matches between Pillman and Scotty. I hope the Diamond Exchange is ready for a pissed off Hart. Windham is going to need a lot of back up if he continues his feud with Dibiase. Wow, just like that the Can Ams title reign comes to an end. This proves anything can happen in PCW's highly competitive tag team division. The Sinister Minister, what a fitting name. The Jackal really jacked Steamboat up. Kelowna, Blondes get the big win and probably gets them closer to a title shot. Condrey is definitely having a career rebuilding run here. Payne gets the job done. Looks like Hall and Awesome have a big showdown coming. Cactus and Douglas are really clicking. Austin retains as his heel turn continues to pay off. Eddie once again ends the night on a thrilling note.

AWA releases Jose Estrada, Scott Casey, Johnny Mantell, Hurricane Castillo and Miguel Perez. AWA picks up the Youngbloods (Chris and Mark), the Moondogs (Rex and Spot) and Les Thornton as a manager.

What a week for the WWF!!! Rick Rude is the new world champ!!!!! WOW!!!!! Funk and Savage are going to set the WWF on fire this summer! Andre and Gonzalez might not be a classic match but it's definitely a classic visual. I like this heel showdown between the Skyscrapers and Twin Towers. Something different. Martel continues to represent the WWF well. Damn, Jake is causing all sorts of chaos all over the wrestling world! It's 1989 but the WWF has some serious attitude going. I really like the vibe going on here.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 6-7-89 Larry Nelson: Hello everyone and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight, Larry Zbyszko takes on David Sammartino. Spike Huber teams with Jim Morris and Bill Kazmaier to take on Glamour Doll and Vinergy. Mike Miller and Tom Brandi will wrestle for a shot at the TV title. Get ready because Stan Hansen is back to take on Johnny Mantell. We will hear from Nikita Koloff as well. Also, AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow will have some exciting announcements regarding WrestleRock. Ok, let's get to the ring. Leo Burke vs. Warren Thorpe It's all Burke as he finishes things off with the sleeper. During the match, it's mentioned that Leo Burke will face Sir Tony St. Clair at WrestleRock. Commercial Break 'Big' Jim Morris/ 'The World's Strongest Man' Bill Kazmaier and 'The Foreman' Spike Huber vs. Glamour Doll and Vinergy w/The Vin Man Fun six man action. Huber gives Doll a good pounding. Morris and Kaz enjoy rag dolling Vinergy all over the ring. The tide turns and Doll gets in some cheap shots on Huber while Vinergy show off some quickness and power of their own. Things get crazy during a pier six brawl. Kaz is the legal man and gets tossed to the outside by Vinergy. While the Ref is distracted by the chaos in the ring, Kaz staggers up to try and get back in the ring, but Vinnie dropkicks him into the steel post. Vin screams at the Ref. During the brawl, the Ref counts Kaz out. Vinergy and Doll have the advantage and continue beating on Huber and Morris. Kaz starts to get to his feet. Gary Young runs out and takes Vinnie back to safety as Kaz gets up. Vinergy and Doll are satisfied and exit. Commercial Break 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong vs. Carl Kellerman Armstrong makes his return following the beating he took at Title Night. Armstrong still looks a bit worn down but gets the job done by winning the match with the Jawbreaker. Nelson: Bob, I know you have a lot on your mind, so go ahead. Armstrong: Austin Idol, Chicky Starr and especially you Bill Dundee, you're all nothing but gutless, lowlife cowards! What you did to me was one thing, but what you did to the real Superstar, Billy Graham was just sickening. It seems myself and Iceman Parsons have some mutual enemies. I know Iceman is still recovering from his injuries thanks to those cowards. Iceman, if you're listening, I've got your back brother. I got a message from Billy Graham, who's still in the hospital. He wants to see me and Iceman as soon as possible. Billy, I'm on my way. Commercial Break Footage from 2 weeks ago is shown as Stan Hansen defeats 'Gunslinger' Scott Casey with a devastating lariat. Stan 'The Lariat' Hansen vs. 'Gunslinger' Johnny Mantell Give Mantell credit, he came to fight and gives Hansen a test. However, Hansen is on a different level right now. After taking a severe beating, Mantell shows how tough he is and starts a comeback. Mantell is fired up and goes for a back drop but Hansen kicks him hard. Mantell slowly staggers up as Hansen takes his head off with the lariat 1..2..3!! Hansen holds up the bullhorn sign, then gives Mantell a few more stomps. Commercial Break Highlights of El Canek's Mexico tour is shown. El Canek returns to AWA television next week! Nelson: Fans, joining me now is the man formerly known as Billy Jack Strong. I understand you'll now be going by The Mighty Yankee Steve Disalvo. That's your birthname, correct? Disalvo: You got that right Larry. About a month ago, I went back home to Boston and realized it was time to get back to my roots. Time to go back to my given name. And of course, the Mighty Yankee moniker really takes me back to my days coming up in B Town. Boos as Skandor Akbar and the British Bombers stroll out. Akbar: Look at this. Your partner Nick Busick takes off and you go and have a nervous breakdown. My Bombers still have unfinish business with the Bruisers. Well, since it's just you left, we'll make this a fair fight. There's someone who needs to let out some aggression. WHAM! From behind Kokina nails Disalvo! The Bombers start stomping away on Disalvo and hurl him into the ring. Kokina enters the ring, picks up Disalvo and gives him a Samoan Drop! The Bombers hold Disalvo down on the mat as Kokina swings off the ropes and hits a big splash! Cheers as Karachi Vice (in street clothes as they literally just got to the arena) run in and clear the ring. Kokina lets out a monstrous yell as Akbar and the Bombers smile and warn Karachi Vice. Commercial Break Winner gets an AWA TV Title Shot 'Thrilling' Tom Brandi vs. Mean Mike Miller Miller attacks at the bell and gets the upper hand on Brandi. Miller is aggressive tonight as he tests the Ref's 5 counts several times. Miller misses a clothesline and Brandi swings back with a dropkick to change the tide. Brandi is pumped up as he hip tosses, arm drags and dropkicks Miller all over the place. Miller regains control with a sneaky low blow. Miller's pissed and starts choking Brandi. The Ref gives him several warnings but this only infuriates Miller as he pushes the Ref down. The Ref signals for the DQ. Miller keeps pounding away and choking Brandi. Cheers as LOU PEREZ runs in. Perez grabs Miller and hits an overhead suplex. Miller bounces to the outside. Perez checks on Brandi as Miller staggers up and yells at Perez. Commercial Break We come back and see Brenda Britton. Britton: I told that chump Nelson to get lost so hi everybody! With me now is the one and only AWA C.O.O Gerry Morrow. Gerry, I know you have some blockbuster announcements regarding WrestleRock, so please, do tell. Morrow: AHHHHH thank you as always Brenda. You already know that Foreigner and ZZ Top will both be performing. On top of dat, Bonnie Tyler will be singing the National Anthem. Also, the Cosby Show's Phylicia Rashaad will be our special guest ring announcer for de TV title match. Britton: WOW! Gerry, you have been a busy man. Only you could accomplish all that. Morrow: It is my pleasure. As for de wrestling. Matches already signed are Sir Tony St. Clair vs. Leo Burke. I called and promised Rip Oliver a spot and he will face de debuting Red Rooster Terry Taylor. Since they both want it, Carlos Colon will take on Buzz Sawyer, one last time in a last man standing match. Hopefully dat will settle everything once and for all. Tatsumi Fujinami is currently in Japan but will return at WrestleRock and face Cannonball Griz. All dis is just de beginning. Britton: That's all sounds so exciting. Ok Gerry, the suspense is killing me. Tell me about the International title and you have to tell me the world title main event. Come on Gerry! Please! Morrow: As you wish Brenda. I have decided dat Mid American Champ Paul Orndorff will face Southern Champ Larry Cameron inside a steel cage for de International title. Dat way, there will be no count outs and no interference. One man will walk out of de cage as de AWA International Champion. Britton: Oh my gosh!! That's going to be crazy! Morrow: No doubt about it. Ok Brenda, I hope you and de fans are ready for dis. At WrestleRock, Jumbo Tsuruta will defend de AWA World Title against de immortal Hulk Hogan! (Huge Pop!) I spoke with Ray Stevens and Jumbo Tsuruta. They wanted dis match. I then contacted Hulk Hogan and he accepted without slight hesitation. Also, Hogan will return from his Japan movie promotion tour next week and will be right here to address all dis. Britton: I can't believe it Gerry. I'm speechless. This is going to be the biggest event in wrestling history! See, it all happens with us. Until next time, toooodles! Friday July 19th and Saturday July 20th From the Metrodome Live on pay per view Commercial Break David Sammartino vs. 'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko Zbyszko is extra annoying with his stalling tonight. Zbyszko finally gets back in the ring, but I think his plan backfired because as soon as he steps in the ring, David takes him down with a drop toe hold. David sets the tone and simply outwrestles Zbyszko. David has Zbyszko down but Zbyszko reaches the ropes. Zbyszko reaches a boiling point and kicks the ropes. He charges David but David back drops him. Zbyszko gets up as David dropkicks him though the ropes. Zbyszko staggers up and falls back down. The fans laugh. Zbyszko gets up and grabs a chair. Zbyszko starts to walk away. David runs out after him, but Zbyszko turns around and cracks David over the head with the chair! The Ref signals for the DQ. Zbyszko hits David's back with the chair. Zbyszko slams the chair on the ground as several officials run out. Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, you heard the blockbuster announcement for WrestleRock. Next week, Hulk Hogan will be right here! Also, El Canek returns. AND! The Guerreros will defend the AWA world tag titles against the Fantastics! All that happens next week! Well, this has been a chaotic show. I can only hope that Steve Disalvo and David Sammartino will be ok. Hopefully we'll have some news for you next week on their conditions. Joining me now is Nikita Koloff. Huge pop as Nikita comes out in jeans and a tank top. Nelson: Nikita, you went through a war with Sgt. Slaughter and came out victorious. Well. I'm sure you heard the eerie and ominous words from Col. Kirchner last week. It appears the war is still raging. What do you make of all this? Koloff: He said it himself, he sent in his best man Sgt. Slaughter. Nikita defeat Sgt. Slaughter, so Nikita ready for anybody! Nikita rips off his tank top and does his trap pose. Wait a minute! JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS slithers from under the ring. Nikita turns around as Jake kicks him and follows with a short arm clothesline. Jake lifts Nikita up, clamps on a front facelock and DDT'S Nikita on the concrete!!!! The fans gasp at the sound of Nikita's forehead thumping on the ground. Jake looks into the camera and gives an evil grin. The show ends with a shot of Nikita's bloody face as he lays motionless on the concrete. What the hell just happened?!?!

Loved the random pairings here. My favorite had to be SSM and Abby LOL. It was cool seeing the LHWs getting a good shine here. Von Erich also looked strong by using his claw. The battle royal was fun. Studd looked like a true giant. Seeds planted for a Scorpio/Poffo feud. JYD gets a good rub, but in the end, Budro takes it. I was hoping Landel would win because I think him and Garvin will be a big draw with the world title on the line. Great event, very entertaining and a strong set up for your next pay per view.

Wings of Fire put their Seattle loss behind them and are moving forward. Cornette's on top of the world and rightfully so. Looks like the Midnights are ready to bring their dominance up North. Busick is back in PCW and ready to bully the competition. Great stuff! Blackman puts up a fight but Atlas is on a rampage right now. Horrible night for Billy Jack. Although I can't blame the OWC for aligning with the Terror. Southern Boys are clicking! Bret sends a strong message and has also gained an ally.

A fun 6 man tag is always a great way to open a show. A lot goes down in the world title bout. Funk lives up to his word and we might see an eventual Bossman face turn. Muta works wonders with that mist. A Demolition/SST feud...bring it on!!! Could Andre be passing the "Giant" torch to Gonzalez? Looking forward to seeing what the Skyscrapers do here. Martel is a great choice to represent the WWF in a worldwide tournament. I'm still wondering about Funk. He's the right guy for this kind of storyline. You just never know with him.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 5-31-89 Highlights from Title Night are shown as all the champions retain, Superstar Dundee's turn on Bob Armstrong and Hulk Hogan triumphs in Japan. Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight, you'll see The Rose Cousins take on Sweet Dreams in a number one contender's match for the National tag titles. Former USWA tag team champs, Karachi Vice returns to the area and will take on the British Bombers. Big Jim Morris goes one on one with Gary Young. AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow will have a WrestleRock announcement. And AWA world champion Jumbo Tsuruta along with Ray Stevens will be here. Let's go to the ring for the AWA debut of Lou Perez. 'Lightning' Lou Perez vs. Cole Canyon Perez shows off his amateur wrestling background and wins the match with a bridging back suplex. The young lion talks with Nelson and says he's excited to be in the AWA and is ready to prove himself. Commercial Break 'Mad Dog' Buzz Sawyer vs. Todd Rooney Sawyer is a madman as he just mauls his opponent before finishing him off with a powerslam! Sawyer makes Nelson very nervous as he wildly swings his chain around. Nelson: Buzz Sawyer, last week Carlos Colon issued a challenge to you. You two have been to hell and back with each other. Sawyer: (laughs maniacally) The last time we met, I snapped his neck with this chain! That was fun! I'm always up for a good time. Colon! If you think you're having nightmares about me now, just wait until we meet again! Nelson runs away as Sawyer starts hitting the ground with his chain. Commercial Break Highlights are shown from last week as a bloody Nikita Koloff defeats Sgt. Slaughter in a bootcamp match. Nelson: Fans, that was one of the most brutal matches I've ever witnessed. Nikita Koloff has finally won his battle with Sgt. Slaughter. However, it appears there is still a war going on. I'm going to take you to an eerie scene that was sent to us by Colonel Kirchner. The camera pans through a dark jungle setting (think Apocalypse Now). Colonel Kirchner sits by a fire. His face is covered with camouflage paint. Kirchner: The mission was to terminate Nikita Koloff. I sent in our best man, but it seems Nikita Koloff is more resilient than anticipated. The mission will be completed by any means necessary. In order to do that, I had to make a deal with the devil. Fair warning Nikita, he's coming for you. This man has no morals, no conscience and no mercy. He's soulless and will inject you with a poison that will terminate you for good. The camera slowly pans away as a python slithers in front of a smiling Kirchner. Commercial Break The British Bombers w/Skandor Akbar vs. Karachi Vice Karachi Vice (Gama Singh and Makan Singh) wastes no time in getting into the thick of things as they return to face the Bombers. Both teams go at it with full aggression. Things keep turning up and get pretty physical. Akbar tries to interfere which starts a pier six brawl. Both teams pound away on each other. The Ref loses control and calls for the Double DQ. The bell rings but the teams keep fighting into the commercial break. Commercial Break 'Thrilling' Tom Brandi vs. Trent Watkins Brandi lives up to his moniker and thrills the fans as he hits a flying press from the top rope for the win. Brandi responds to Mike Miller's comments from last week and says if Miller wants to fight, I'm not a hard man to find. Commercial Break We see Tony St. Clair in front of his private jet. St. Clair: Being simply the best means I've seen and done it all. Well, I was recently pleasantly surprised with some rather outstanding news. The United Kingdom has decided to bestow upon me the knight title. I'm on my way to the ceremony now. The next time you see me, you will address me as Sir Tony St. Clair. (pauses) How fitting. It's great to be simply the best. Commercial Break 'Big' Jim Morris vs. 'The Fortunate One' Gary Young w/The Vin Man Morris pinballs Young all over the ring until Vinnie's interference changes the tide. Young gets in some offense but Morris makes a comeback and once again bounces Young all over the ring. Morris swings Young to the ropes and clamps on a bearhug. Morris wrenches away, but Vinnie runs in and dropkicks Morris from behind. The Ref signals for the DQ. Morris regroups and goes after Vinnie, but Young cheap shots Morris from behind, grabs Vinnie and exits quickly. Commercial Break 'Crippler' Rip Oliver vs. Carl Kellerman Oliver makes his return to the AWA and easily wins the match with a diving forearm from the top rope. Nelson: Rip Oliver, welcome back to the AWA. What's on your agenda? Oliver: The AWA called me and asked if I wanted to be a part of WrestleRock. Well, here I am. I don't care who my opponent is, because one thing's for sure, Rip Oliver is back in the AWA and I'm going to put the rock in WrestleRock! Commercial Break Superstar Billy Graham is standing in the ring. Graham: Ok daddy, we all saw what went down in Japan. I've got some questions and I'm looking for answers brotha. Joining me now is Chicky Starr, Austin Idol and Bill Dundee. Massive boos as the three men arrogantly step into the ring. Graham: Ok Bill, from one superstar to another. Why did you turn your back on Bob Armstrong and why did you and these two have to attack him like that? Dundee: Oh it's real easy. Austin Idol was right. Bob Armstrong is nothing but a washed up has been, who dropped the ball. But, we're not out here to talk about that loser. Graham: Ok, then what's going on here, with the three of you? Starr: If I may. Our issue at the moment, is with you Graham. You're an imposter and a fake! Idol: That's right darling! Look at you Graham! It's obvious, you're nothing but a cheap rip off of me. You stole my look and that's a fact Jack! Tell him Bill. Dundee: Let me make this real clear to you Graham. I'm the real Superstar in wrestling! How dare you waltz into the AWA using my name. Idol said it best, you're a rip off artist and a thief! You and all these idiots out here are looking at the All-Star Cooperation. We're going to take over the AWA and take out all the imposters. Starr: And we're starting with you Graham! Starr, Idol and Dundee jump Graham and put the boots to him! Boos and screams reign down as they pound away on Graham. Cheers as Iceman Parsons hits the ring! He fires up and gets in some good hits, but the numbers are too much. They beat down Parsons and hurl him out of the ring. To the shock of everyone, Idol and Dundee proceed to execute a spiked piledriver on Graham! They hoist him up again. Parsons tries to get back in the ring but Starr hits him with a chair. Dundee and Idol execute another spiked piledriver on Graham. It's a despicable scene as the All-Stars smile and hug each other. Commercial Break Nelson: I can't believe what we just witnessed. Billy Graham was stretchered out of here and we'll give you an update on his condition as soon as we can. Iceman Parsons was able to walk out with some assistance. Just a disgusting act. Ok, back to the ring. 'The World's Strongest Man' Bill Kazmaier vs. Neil Jordan Kaz wins the match with a backbreaker rack. Kaz talks about how the Vin "Man" interfered in Morris's match earlier and how he did the same thing to him a couple weeks ago. He says Vinnie's day is coming. Commercial Break Nelson: Joining me.... Brenda Britton walks out. Britton: Beat it Nelson! Nelson shakes his head and walks away. Britton: Hi everybody! Joining me now is the AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow. Morrow: Thank you as always Brenda. As you know, de road to WrestleRock has begun. It will be two nights of rock and wrestling in de Metrodome on July 19th and 20th. Listen to dis. After de matches on night one, Foreigner will perform a concert. And after de matches on night 2, ZZ Top will put on a concert. Britton: Oh wow! Foreigner and ZZ Top?!?! Gerry, you've done it again. That's going to be off the charts. Morrow: Yes, I'm very excited about it and I'm sure de fans are to. Now, after what went down in Japan, I will have an announcement next week regarding de AWA International title. I will also announce de world title bout at WrestleRock. Britton: As always, it all happens here. Until next week, tooooodles! Commercial Break Number one contender's match for the AWA National Tag Team Titles The Rose Cousins vs. Sweet Dreams These teams have been at it the past few weeks and get to settle things with high stakes on the line. Both teams are on their A game as they go back and forth. The Rose Cousins take control. They swing Sugar to the ropes and put him down with a double back elbow smash. Pat drops a knee 1..2..Kick Out. Pat tags in Randy. Pat holds Sugar as Randy comes off the top rope with a double axehandle 1..2..Kick Out. The Rose's continue to work over Sugar, until a botched move allows Sugar to roll over and tag in Dream. Dream goes off with jabs and punches and knocks the Rose's heads together. Dream slams Randy and follows with a standing leg drop 1..2..Pat breaks it. Sugar runs in and we've got a pier six brawl. The Rose's get control and swing Sweet Dreams towards each other but Sugar leap frogs over Dream and dropkicks Pat. Dream clotheslines Randy down, swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..3!! Believe it or not, Sweet Dreams actually gets some cheers. Commercial Break Nelson: What a match. Sweet Dreams are now in line for a shot at the Olympians National tag titles. Fans, don't forget, next week Larry Zbyszko takes on David Sammartino. Also, Tom Brandi goes up against Mike Miller for a TV title shot. Switching gears, Title Night in Japan was a huge success. I understand Hulk Hogan is still there promoting his movie No Holds Barred. Hogan had that big win over Kokina which was nothing short of Impressive. Ok, joining me now, along with Ray Stevens, is the current AWA world champion Jumbo Tsuruta. Stevens comes out in his brown sports jacket while Jumbo looks slick in his black suit with the world title on his shoulder. Nelson: Ray, Jumbo is fresh off his huge title defense against Big Van Vader. Incredible feat for the champ. Stevens: You never learn, do you Nelson? Every time we come out here, you always mention that bleached blond goof Hulk Hogan. Every damn time!! Well, we've had enough! Jumbo is the man, not Hulk Hogan! And we're ready to settle this once and for all! I hope Gerry Morrow is listening. Jumbo Tsuruta will put his world title on the line at WrestleRock against that interloper Hulk Hogan! Nelson: Oh my goodness! Did I hear that right? Stevens: Why are you so surprised? Do you think Jumbo is afraid of Hogan? Do you think anyone let along Hulk Hogan can run wild on Jumbo Tsuruta? Jumbo Tsuruta isn't afraid of HulkaMania. Jumbo is a bone crushing human wrecking machine and I promise you at WrestleRock, Jumbo is not only going to defeat Hulk Hogan, but he's going to break every damn bone in his body! The show ends with Jumbo holding up his world title.

Sorry Kev, I forgot this one. AWA releases George Takano AWA picks up Mike Shaw

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.