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Man, even though I knew it was coming, it's still hard to accept what happened to Magnum. It was such a tragedy that his spectacular career was cut short in his prime. I'm glad this game gave him the world title run and respect he so deserved, Welch arrives and wants one last Jr. title run. Interesting chat with his cousins. I wonder who he's bringing in for them? Will JYD's comments bring back Mr. Olympia? Cobra debuts. I think we have a Jr. title contender. LOL, don't tell Brenda Britton, but is there a better segment than the Fiesta Garden? Comedic gold as Bruno introduces Billy Joe Travis. Travis really made this gimmick work. This is going to be a lot of fun. I cracked up at imagining Slink having to watch all this. Lucky lotto winner Nelson Royal. Well luck ran out as Taylor retains with the backslide. Sherri still believes in Adonis. I can only imagine how Adonis will be reinvented. 2 ring battle royal on TV! Tommy Rich and Brad Armstrong win spots in the incredibly stacked Halloween Havoc greatest tournament of all time. Next stop, Montgomery.

Right off the bat I have to give you major props on building one heck of a tag team division. Akbar kicks the show off with his debuting Dogs of War. Perfect place for Hellwig to gain some valuable experience. Nothing like a hometown boy for the fans to get behind. Regal has spent a lot of time in this game as a heel so this will give him a fresh coat of paint. The tag team tournament is stacked. Liked the explanation of the changes. Nice play on the history. Oh man how I missed Good and Plenty! The Fabulous Blondes vignettes have been one of my favorite segments. YES! Duggan vs. Herc has been signed! WHOA! Sawyer and Borne together! They sent out a vicious message. To the Spartan Sports Center, The brutality of Sawyer and Borne continues. Can anyone stop these guys? Great showing for Sabu as he gets a big win over a very credible Joe Lightfoot. I was honestly worried about the Glamor Boys but they score a nice win over the Dogs of War. LOL, Akbar was pissed. Highwaymen get their payback on the Youngblood's. That dreaded mist strikes again. Looks like a feud coming between Regal and Kazaharu. NICE! Good and Plenty advance over Los Cubanos. The Islanders almost spoil the Blondes debut but clever Chick Donovan holds on tight to get the win. Damn! Duggan and Herc give the fans a fight! Their matches are going to pack the houses. Florida puts out a successful first event. The Briscos will be busy counting money.

I agree with Bob Caudle. Halloween Havoc is shaping up to be the event of a lifetime. I still can't believe the talent involved. I also love the hype for the battle royal. Adds even more importance on the tournament. I think you're on to something with Gaylord. Give him a string of squash matches to get him over. He has the look to make this work. Lol, the horsemen are living life and chilling on the beach. Well, their partying and relaxing seems to be working for them. Interns win the battle of masked teams. Exact opposite of the Horsemen video as we see Nikita training in the snow. Very intimidating. Kevin Sullivan always knew how to give one evil promo. Dan Spivey lives up to his 'Dangerous' moniker. JR Foley is doing some great work here. With all the heel factions, he's certainly hanging in there with them. Richmond is in for a great night of action. Road Warriors end the show with a devastating win over Brutha's in arms. Great show!

Velvet is on a roll of a lifetime. I like the little things like pushing VIP tickets. Gives the show a big time feeling. All sorts of fun chaos in the tag match. Glamour Girls get the win and want a title shot. Nice touch with the heel/face pairings. Something different and cool. Richter once again gets the fall. I can't wait for Moretti vs. Richter! I've said it before but man what could of been if the Woman had a platform like this in the 80s.

Stallion found out the hard way, you mess with one Alaskan Hunter, you mess with both. Swerve of the Century! It's not the Express but it's the RPMS! Oh man I bet that crowd was pissed! Monster heat! Masked Superstars keep Adnan's streak going. Oliver wants that bounty money bad but so does Tojo and Kendo. Murdoch takes down Leroy with a chair. Ladd's " fix was in" line was a nice touch. Bad night for Ladd as his interference costs Allen the match. Wild 6 man tag ends the night. LOL, a money loaded purse sure wont take Gordy down. Sunshine gets some satisfying shots on Precious. Gordy not only gets the win but goes home with a lot of cash. Great stuff!

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 10-14-86 Footage from last week is shown as Carlos Colon shocks the world and brutally attacks AWA world champ Ricky Steamboat. Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight you will see 2 opening round matches in the National Tag Team tournament. Also in action tonight will be Iceman Parsons, Brian Adias, Richard Charland, Billy Jack Haynes, Don Kernodle, Ron Garvin and Blackjack Mulligan. I understand National Champ Austin Idol will be out here to announce his next handpicked opponent for Jerry Lawler. Brenda Britton will host our first SuperClash update. Fans, last week I witnessed one of the most shocking events ever when Carlos Colon attacked Ricky Steamboat. I'm still speechless over it. I just couldn't believe what I had seen. Right now I'm going to take you to ringside to Ken Resnick. We're hoping to get some kind of answer from Colon on why he did what he did. Over to you Ken. Resnick: (Somber mood) Thank you Lance. First I want to say that Ricky Steamboat spent a couple days in the hospital for his injuries and X-rays. I understand we'll be hearing from Ricky a little bit later, while he's at home resting. I was just as shocked as everybody else. I hope to get some answers from this man, Carlos Colon. Colon comes out looking intense and serious. He stops and looks around at all the fans booing him. He shakes his head in disbelief and walks over to Resnick. Resnick: Carlos, I...I just have one question...why? Colon: (Staring a hole through Resnick) I've spent the last 2 years of my life spilling my blood across arenas in the USWA and then the AWA! Hercules Ayala, Mark Lewin, Abdullah the Butcher, Kamala, Curtis Iaukea and Tiger Jeet Singh! I fought monsters, heathens and blood thirsty savages! They wanted to destroy me, put me out of commission. I defeated them all and ran them out of town! I was battered, beaten, bruised and injured but I stood up to all of them to protect the fans and this promotion. And what did I get in return? Nothing! Not even one thank you. I had to come out here and beg for a title shot. Then that pathetic Jerry Jarrett gives me a 10 minute title opportunity. A joke! I was disrespected! When that bell rang and the time was up, that's when it really hit me. If you want something in this dark business, you have to just take it! I did exactly what I had to do to Ricky Steamboat. And now everybody cries for him. Did anybody cry for me in the last 2 years? NO! Now it is my time! Ricky Steamboat, you have something I want and that is the AWA world title. I promise you, I am going to take it and by any means necessary! That is all I have to say at this time! Colon storms off as Resnick stands there in stunned silence. Commercial Break Iceman Parsons vs. Neil Jordan Iceman does a great job of getting the fans energized again. He's high energy tonight and wins the match with his booty bump! Resnick: Iceman Parsons, no matter where you go, you seem to have no problem connecting with these fans. Parsons: What can I say. I love having a good time and giving these great fans a show. But I'll tell you what, when that bell rings, I get the job done. Have mercy! Commercial Break "Number One" Don Kernodle vs. Vic Dutro Kernodle is all business as he works over Dutro. Kernodle hits a jaw breaker, then hoists Dutro up and finishes him off with a Fireman's Carry Slam! Resnick: Don Kernodle, it's been awhile since we've seen you. Obviously you haven't lost a step in the ring. So what brings you to the AWA? Kernodle gives Resnick a disgusted look, shakes his head and walks away. Resnick: (Puzzled) Don? Ok, well, coming up next is an opening round tournament match for the National Tag Team titles. Commercial Break 1st Round National Tag Team Tournament Match Larry Zbyszko and Al Perez vs. Lightning Strike (Tin Horner and Jerry Allen) Lightning Strike controls the first segment with quick tags and high octane offense. The tide turns when Larry (from the apron) nails Horner with a knee to the back as Perez follows with a forearm blast. Perez and Larry are in synch and work over Horner for awhile. Perez and Larry swing Horner to the ropes and go for a double clothesline but Horner ducks, swings back and puts them both down with a dropkick. Horner dives over and tags in Allen! Allen has Perez and Larry bumping all over with hip tosses and dropkicks. Allen back drops Perez and Perez rolls out of the ring. Allen continues to work over Larry. Perez runs around the ring, grabs Horner's legs and yanks him down. Perez grabs Horner and slams his head on the apron. Allen body slams Larry, then swings off the ropes but Perez reaches in and trips him. Allen staggers, turns around and charges towards Perez. Larry sneaks up and nails Allen with a karate kick to the back of the head. Larry picks up Allen and executes a swinging neckbreaker 1..2..3! Larry Z and Al Perez will advance. Commercial Break "The Wrecking Machine" Richard Charland w/Gino Brito Jr. vs. Gary Williams Charland is his usual aggressive self as he demolishes his opponent before finishing him off with an inverted piledriver. Commercial Break Resnick: Fans, I'm standing here with the AWA National Champ Austin Idol. Idol, last week in Jackson, Jerry Lawler defeated your first handpicked opponent Jose Estrada. I understand, you have his second opponent picked for this weekend in the Louisville Gardens. And lets not forget, also in Louisville, you'll be defending the National title against Ron Garvin. A victory by Garvin could throw a wrench in everything. Idol: Are you some kind of stooge? I told you last week Ron Garvin isn't going to take my title, so get real darling. Now, that loser Lawler was damn lucky to get by El Jefe last week. Well he wont be so lucky this week in Louisville. You know why? Resnick: No why? Idol: Of course you don't. Because he's going to be facing not just a man but a wrecking machine. Boos as Charland and Brito come back out. Brito: Austin Idol, I can assure you Jerry Lawler will not only fall to defeat but he'll be lucky to walk out of Louisville. Charland: Lawler! If you thought Estrada was tough just wait until I get a hold of you! Charland bumps Resnick on his way out. Idol: (Laughing) He's one tough customer isn't he? Lawler! Darling, kiss your title shot goodbye! Commercial Break Blackjack Mulligan vs. Clinton Stitch Mulligan storms the ring, pounds away on Clinton, swings him to the ropes and hits the diving back elbow smash 1..2..3! Mulligan grabs his bullrope, swings it around and heads to ringside. Resnick: Very impressive win Blackjack Mulligan. After what happened in Jackson, I'm sure you have unfinished business with Dream Machine and Paul Jones. Mulligan: (Gripping his bullrope) Dream Machine! We're far from over but right now I have a warning for Paul Jones. Boy, if you ever interfere in my match again, I'm going to beat you down like the dog you are and I'll choke the life out of you with this here bullrope! Commercial Break "Lonestar" Brian Adias vs. Todd Rooney Adias comes out wearing Texas flag colored wrestling pants. He also seems to be getting some cheers. Adias looks crisp tonight and gets a decisive victory with a Russian legsweep. WHAM! He's nailed from behind by CURT HENNIG! Curt swings Adias to the ropes and puts him down with his Axe forearm blast. Curt puts the boots to Adias, hoists him up and hits a Fisherman's Suplex. Curt stands up and looks down at Adias with a satisfying look. Commercial Break Brenda Britton is standing in front of a glowing SuperClash sign. Britton: Hi everybody and welcome to the first AWA SuperClash update. Of course for an event of this magnitude, there was only one person who could host these Superclash specials. That would be yours truly. SuperClash will take place on Friday November 26th at the St. Paul Civic Center in Minneapolis. This tremendous event will also be broadcasted on closed circuit TV all across the AWA arenas. I can tell you right now, all the AWA titles will be defended that night. Which means my best friends Priceless will be there. I can also tell you there will be a special tag team battle royal. The winners will receive 100,000 dollars and a future shot at the AWA world tag team titles. Now, listen to this giant match signed. El Canek will face Giant Haystacks in the rematch we've all been waiting for. I know I'm looking forward to that showdown. More matches will be announced in the weeks to come. But that's not all. Oh no no no no. Are you ready for this? Singing the National Anthem at SuperClash will be none other than the sensational Grammy award winning artist Linda Ronstadt! That's right! Finally a star on my level. I can't wait! Well until the next SuperClash update, toooodles. Commercial Break "Rugged" Ron Garvin vs. William Hillman Garvin puts Hillman down with the knockout punch and it's all over. Resnick: Ron Garvin, huge opportunity for you this weekend in Louisville as you get a crack at Austin Idol and his national title. Garvin: You know it seems Austin Idol is looking past me and underestimating me a bit. Big mistake. Listen up Idol, I'm coming for you and your National title so you better get your head right or it's going to get knocked off. Commercial Break Footage from last week is shown as Scott Putski upsets Greg Gagne in a non title bout. Resnick: (Smiling) My guests at this time are Johnny Valiant along with TV champ The Great Gagne. Valiant: Wipe that smile off your face Resnick! This man is the greatest wrestler and TV champion to ever step foot in that ring, bar none! Last week somebody asked me to rank The Great Gagne on a scale from 1 to 10. I gave him a 50! That's how great he is! Tell them champ! Gagne: What happened last week was merely a fluke. Straight up, plain and simple. That greenhorn couldn't ever do that again. No way. Resnick: In my mind, he deserves a TV title shot. Valiant: Your pea sized brain doesn't know anything, so shut your mouth. Gagne: A fluke win doesn't deserve a title shot. However, I'm more than a fair man. So I'll tell you what. I'll wrestle that greenie next week and if he can beat me, (laughs) I'll give him a title shot. Valiant: Not only is The Great One a fair man but he's a true gentlemen which is more than I can say for you Resnick! Valiant and Gagne exit. Resnick: (Shaking his head) I think young Scott Putski just might surprise them. Ok, switching gears, this weekend in Louisville, Match 3 will take place between the Rock n Roll Express and Fabulous Ones. Joining me now are the Fabs. Gentlemen, you're ahead 2-0 and that's quite an accomplishment. However, last week RnR said it's far from over and don't count them out. Keirn: To late, we've already counted them out. Come on Resnick, they can't beat us once let alone four times. Lane: I think it's safe to say, that we've already proven our point. We are the greatest tag team in wrestling. The next 2 matches will be just a formality. Fabs high five each other and exit. Billy Jack Haynes w/Ox Baker vs. Paul Glader Billy destroys his opponent before finishing him off with the full nelson! Resnick: A couple of weeks ago you two attacked Jimmy Snuka. Well this weekend in Louisville, he'll be back in action against you Billy Jack Haynes. Ox: I guess Snuka is as dumb as he looks. Snuka! You're going to hurt and you're going to hurt bad! Billy Jack Haynes is going to pummel you from one end if the ring to the other. Just look at this specimen. Billy gives a trap flex and yells. Billy: This weekend spells the end for you Snuka! Commercial Break 1st Round National Tag Team Tournament match The Olympians vs. The Union This feud has been brewing and here they are meeting in the 1st round. The bell rings and fists fly! The Ref let's them go for a bit as the two teams hammer away on each other. Rheingans knocks Ross through the ropes. Bill military presses Huber over his head and slams him down as Rheingans follows with a knee drop. The Ref finally gets order. Rheingans works over Huber with a variety of suplexes, then tags in Bill. Bill hoists Huber up and just slams him down, then follows with a big elbow drop 1..2..Ross kicks Bill. Rheingans runs in but the Ref guides him back. Bill staggers up as Ross puts him down with a combat boot kick! Ross goes back to his corner. Huber slowly crawls over and covers 1..2..Rheingans pulls Huber off. The Ref guides Rheingans back which allows Ross to come in. Him and Huber pick Bill up and double suplex him. Huber officially tags in Ross. Ross swings Bill to their corner. Huber chokes Bill while Ross puts the boots to him. Ross slams Bill as Huber crashes down with a knee drop from the top rope. The Union hoist Bill up and throat drop him on the top rope. The Ref gets Ross back to his corner. Huber picks up Bill, swings him to the ropes but Bill just bulldozers through him and shoulder blocks him down. Bill swings off the ropes, dives over and tags in Rheingans. Rheingans swings Huber to the ropes and hip toss/slams him down. Ross runs in and gets the same. Bill gets in there, grabs Ross, runs with him and hurls him over the top rope. The Ref is once again trying to get control. On the outside, Ross grabs his flag and goes to the top rope. Rheingans hits a gut wrench suplex on Huber. Bill runs over and slams Ross off the top rope as the Ref counts 1..2..3 on Huber! The Olympians advance. Commercial Break Lance: What a show. The National tag team tournament is off to a great start. The Olympians advance as do Larry Z and Al Perez. Next week you'll see 2 more 1st round match ups. The Bruise Brothers will take on Vin Man's Family Art Crews and Timothy Flowers. Also, Karachi Vice will face Gold Standard. Pretty good match ups. The Great Gagne will face Scott Putski and if Putski wins he will indeed receive a TV title shot. Brenda Britton will bring us another SuperClash update. Fans, we're going to end this week's show by taking you to the home of AWA world champion Ricky Steamboat. After hearing Carlos Colon's comments tonight, I just don't know what to think. Lets take you to Steamboat. Ricky Steamboat is sitting in his chair wearing a neck brace. Steamboat: (pauses and looks down, then looks back up and speaks softly) Carlos, words can't express what's gong through my head right now. I thought you were my friend. I thought we were great friends. I told you to your face that nobody deserved a title shot more than you. I gave you one immediately, right there on the spot because you were my friend and because you deserved it. I would of given you another one but instead you had to cross a line. Carlos, you crossed that line and did something I thought was unthinkable. (His voice rising) There was absolutely no reason to do that but you did it anyway. I would be lying if I said I wasn't hurt physically and mentally. (Pauses and looks down, looks back up and stares at the camera) Carlos, you want another title shot, you got one!

Hot feud going between Casey and Oliver. The question is, who put the bounty on Casey??? Looking forward to Rock n Roll coming back to Mid South. LeDuc pays for his blunders with the DDT! The Masked Superstars back up Adnan and his 50,000 dollars. Gordy is defiantly back in form as he takes down the Mighty Yankee. Opponents have to be on alert when Hayes is on the outside during a Freebirds match. LOL, Tojo pays dearly for his comments and so does Kendo. I'm sure Watts is going to be watching Fergie more closely from now on. Soul Man gets the DQ win over Hayes and one of the wildest brawls ever follows! Big time match as Dibiase qualifies over Jake. Mid South better watch out because Adnan has brought in Hercules Ayala. I know Ayala didn't come cheap. Hmmmm, Dibiase glaring at the million dollar briefcase. Very interesting. Halloween Havoc is going to be awesome!

Couple of fun house shows. Gary Hart brings in TNT! Good career move here. I'm sure the fists were flying in the Busick and Avenger match. Avenger pulls it out but still has more to deal with. I hope Pillman and Hector wrestle til the end of the year. Tiger's stock is rising. Simmons takes down Miller as Hansen awaits. Bret gets a little revenge on Mega Man. Hopefully we get a Windham/Bret one on one. Orton/Gilbert is another one of my favorite programs. Bubba is proving to be a solid TV champ. Love that hard hitting finish in the Iron/Steel-Wild Bulls match. Owen gets the co win but Smothers remains CA champ. Owen would make a great CA champ but man am I enjoying Smothers run here.

Oh man, poor Adonis just can't do anything right. He's in big trouble. If Al is putting up 5 grand and has Slink in his corner, you have to be ready for anything. Just ask Steve Armstrong. Nightmares get the win but Desperados quickly get their heat back. Street and Poffo go at it. That sneaky Woman manages to get one over on Street. I'm sure there's a lot more to come. Budro, Dutch and Dundee win a round against the Stud Stable. I believe JYD and Magnum have sealed the fate of Sato and Goto. I wonder what was said to send JYD and Magnum running. Get well soon Tommy! I know it killed him to have to sit back and watch his cousins go down to the Armstrongs. Shocking ending as BRUISER BRODY arrives and destroys Dusty! Chicky's money is well spent here. Khan gets the win. And now we know why JYD and Magnum were nowhere to be found. Genius storyline! Bleh is right, Chicky might have the NWA title in no time.

AWA sends "El Jefe" Jose Estrada to Florida

Very realistic show at the High School. I love that the Rougeaus got the headline spot retaining over the Hangmen. This was also a great way to showcase the younger and lower card talent. Greensboro got a great night of action. Sullivan vs. Vachon might be the craziest brawl these fans will ever see. Bart gets a huge win over Arn and counters JJ's shoe. Big night for the cowboy. Nikita and Spivey is one hard hitting main event that's worth the price of admission. Good work banging out these house shows!

Great card in Rocky Hill. Love the continuity as Vachon continues to get the better of Armand. "Downtown" Brown will be a more than credible challenger for Embry. Good grief! Savage and Tully are now in the tournament! This could be the greatest tournament of all time!

Black Tiger continues to impress. OMG takes down Rotunda and wants to inflict more pain until Barry Windham puts a stop top that. OMG vs. Windham...OH YEA! Thundercats take advantage of Brian's overconfidence and get back on the winning track. Dissention remains with Gary Hart's duo. Bomb Squad pull off their biggest win to date over Badd Co. Bigelow and the Army quickly forgive Burke. Avenger now has 5 men to deal with. Cornette, Eaton and Bubba on the outside is to much of a distraction, just ask Regal. My man Tony St. Clair continues his quest for the title as he takes down the Playboy's number one henchman Easy Ed.

RPG and Platt together again! The way it was always meant to be. LOL, now I know how Humperdink arrived in Florida. Chicky Starr is the man with a plan. Dusty might be in big trouble. Chicky doesn't seem to impressed by Goto and Sato. Big task ahead against JYD and Magnum. Budro, Dundee and Dutch are fired up and ready for the Stud Stable. The Halloween Havoc tournament is stacked with all the top NWA wrestlers. Looking forward to the 2 ring battle royal. The Rich's bring up some valid points. Another round coming up with Brad and Bob, oh I mean Bullet. This is getting intense. Sherri has a celebration for new Jr. champ Prichard. Poor Adonis isn't invited. I love all the layers to the storyline going with Super Ds/Taylor, Zenk and of course Sherri/Cooley. Man, I can't wait for Poffo/Street one on one. Yes! Fiesta Garden time. I'll never get tired of Al's "Slink" introductions. HAHAHA! Al fires the band on the spot. We get an intense moment between Slink and Teijo but Chicky's money calms everybody down. It looks like Chicky is going to take over the entire NWA. LOL, only Al would put up his money in an open challenge. Taylor vs. Adonis for the TV title! I thought Adonis would finally redeem himself here but Cooley spoils everything. I'll say it again, poor Adonis. Congratulations to Taylor, he'll make a great TV champ. Great show!

Allen West's Beach Boy gimmick will certainly get over in Florida. Bonus points for the lingo used in his promo. Humperdink is back in Florida and has brought along Los Cubanos. The Fabulous Blonds sure know how to have a great time. I would love to hang out with these guys LOL. WOW! Akbar brings in the Sheik! As if that wasn't enough, they introduce Sabu! Devastation indeed. The Youngbloods are looking to make an impact in the upcoming tournament. Speaking of the tournament, looking at the first round matches, I can't figure out who's going to win it. Hacksaw Duggan hits Florida with a bang! However, Hercules makes his presence immediately known with a brutal attack. Florida now has its first main event program. Nice job here. Only 2 weeks in and Florida has some serious buzz.

AWA @ The Jackson Coliseum 10-9-86 "Iron" Scott McGhee defeated Rene Goulet with a belly to back suplex Giant Haystacks defeated Tony Garea in 30 seconds with a monster elbow drop "Number One" Don Kernodle defeated Steve O with a Fireman Carry slam Gold Standard and Karachi Vice battled to a 15 minute draw Iceman Parsons defeated "The Vin Man" Vinnie Valentino with the Booty Bump The Bruise Brothers defeated The Union by DQ when Ross hit Snowman with his flag The Dream Machine w/Paul Jones defeated Blackjack Mulligan- Mulligan was in complete control when he hoisted Dream up for a vertical suplex. Jones hit Mulligan's knee with his cane. Dream toppled down on Mulligan as Jones held Mulligan's boot while the Ref counted 1..2..3. Jones and Dream ran away when Mulligan grabbed his bullrope and swung it around like a madman. Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. "El Jefe" Jose Estrada Estrada came to fight tonight and took it to Lawler. Estrada went all out with slams, stomps, boot rakes, choking and several knees to the mid section. Estrada almost put Lawler away with a rib breaker. Then Lawler made the pull down strap comeback and was finally able to put Estrada away with a piledriver followed by a flying fist drop from the top rope. One down and two to go as Lawler works his way to another National title shot with Austin Idol.

Velvet is rock'n as TV champ and deserves a world title shot. If Medusa was more cooperative she could have another hot stable with the Nasty Girls. Richter and Moretti tear it up like I knew they would. Good booking as this story is just beginning. Moretti has some serious challenges ahead with Velvet, Combs and of course Richter.

I love the hype and importance being put on the upcoming Halloween Havoc tournament. When MACW is in Spartanburg, then Spartanburg Vice deserves a hometown win. The first time I ever saw Randy Savage was in a pre WWF video like this. Brought back memories. Foley gets in a little more heat by adding 1,000 dollars to the Kamala match. Respect to Kamala for defeating 2 credible opponents. Nice spotlight on Dan Spivey. Big heat segment of the night as the Andersons have a verbal battle with the NWA world champs. In typical Horsemen fashion, they make sure they get the match set before giving the champs a beating. Halloween Havoc just got bigger. Stacked card coming to Rocky Hill. Man, look at those tournament qualifying match ups. Loving this feud between Luger, Wahoo, Spivey/Spectral Hand!

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 10-8-86 Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of AWA Major League Wrestling. Well, last week everybody saw me get shaken up by the Dream Machine. I want to thank all you great fans for your support and let you know that I'm fine. I understand Dream Machine has been fined heavily and on top of that (smiles) he will be facing Blackjack Mulligan this weekend in Jackson. Big show lined up tonight. The Great Gagne faces Scott Putski in a non title bout. The battle of former AWA tag team champs as Curt Hennig faces Brian Adias. You will also see several teams tuning up for the National tag team tournament. We're also going to find out who Austin Idol has chosen to be Jerry Lawler's first opponent on his quest for a National title shot. Fans, right now I want to welcome out the AWA world champion, Ricky Steamboat! Cheers as Steamboat comes out wearing black slacks, white shirt and black tie. The world title is hanging over his shoulder as he smiles and waves to the fans. Lance: Wow, just listen to this reaction. Ricky, since April you have defended that title against all comers. Most recently you retained in a 58 minute classic over Nick Bockwinkle. I know you have several upcoming bookings and I'm sure a rematch with Bockwinkle is in the works as well. Steamboat: Lance, defending this title has been the most grueling and yet satisfying time in my life. I said I would be a fighting champion and I intend on keeping that promise until the very end. Yes, a rematch with Nick is in the works and I look forward to testing our skills one more time. Cheers as Carlos Colon comes out smiling and wearing a suit. Carlos shakes hands with Lance and Steamboat. Colon: Ricky, I'm very sorry to come out here during your time. First I want to congratulate you and the tremendous title reign you're enjoying. You're a true professional. I hope this isn't to forward but the reason I'm out here is to respectfully challenge you to a world title match. It would be an honor to step inside the ring with you. Cheers Steamboat: Carlos, the respect is mutual. Nobody deserves a title shot more than you. I already have bookings set up but...(Steamboat pauses) You know what Carlos? I brought my gear and I'm sure you brought yours. How about this? We square it with Jerry Jarrett and I'll give you a title shot right here, tonight! Huge eruption! Colon: (Smiling) I respectfully accept. The 2 men smile and shake hands as Lance has a look of excitement and awe. Commercial Break Lightning Strike vs. Sam Smith and Clinton Stitch . Horner and Allen come out wearing matching white trunks with yellow lighting bolts on the back. Lightning Strike give the fans non stop action. The finish sees Horner tag in Allen. Allen goes to the top rope as Horner back drops Smith. Smith staggers up as Allen nails him with a missile dropkick for the pin. Resnick informs Lightning Strike that next week their opening round opponents will be Larry Zbyszko and Al Perez. Horner and Allen say they're looking forward to the challenge. Resnick: Ok, Lightning Express look focused and ready for the tournament. fans, joining me now is Jerry Jarrett. Jerry, I understand you have an announcement regarding what we just saw between Steamboat and Colon. Jarrett: Yes I do. I had to move some things around but I had to make this happen. Tonight you will in fact see Ricky Steamboat defend the AWA world title against Carlos Colon. Resnick: Fans, you heard him right. You will see a world title match later on tonight. Commercial Break "Crusher" Jerry Blackwell vs. Neil Jurgens Blackwell gets a lot of cheers as he makes his big return to the AWA. Blackwell hits a Samoan Drop, swings off the ropes and follows with a big splash for the pin! Resnick: Jerry Blackwell! Welcome back to the AWA. Blackwell: Ken, I really missed this place. When I heard Jarrett and Gagne joined forces to bring the AWA back, well I knew I had to find my way back. Well here I am! And I'm ready for all comers! Commercial Break Resnick: With me right now is Johnny Valiant and the TV champ The Great Gagne. Greg, in a moment you'll be squaring off against Scott Putski in a non title match. Johnny: Hold on a minute. What gives you the right to call him Greg? Show the TV champ proper respect and refer to him as the Great Gagne! Resnick: My apologies Gagne: That's better. Right now I'm holding back my laughter because I'm going to be wrestling a man who got a cigar rubbed in his face a couple weeks ago. Obviously young Putski is a gluten for embarrassment. Johnny, let's teach this naïve fool a lesson shall we? TV Champ The Great Gagne w/Johnny V vs. Scott "Powerhouse" Putski The bell rings. Gagne hands his TV title to Valiant. Valiant looks over at Putski and shakes his head. Gagne takes off his Gatsby hat and throws it in Putski's face. Gagne nails Putski with a forearm blast and goes to work. Gagne hurls Putski out of the ring. Gagne distracts the Ref as Johnny gives Putski a thumb to the eye and hurls him back in the ring. Gagne picks up Putski and delivers a delayed vertical suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Gagne berates the Ref. Johnny hops on the apron and argues with the Ref. Now both Gagne and Johnny are having a heated exchange with the Ref. Putski staggers up, runs over and nails Gagne with a high knee. Gagne slams into Johnny and Johnny goes flying off the apron. Gagne staggers around as Putski grabs him and powerslams him over 1..2..3!!!!! The fans go nuts! Putski slides out of the ring and can't believe it as he celebrates with the cheering fans. Commercial Break "The Ace" Art Crews and "Diamond" Timothy Flowers w/The Vin Man vs. Gary Williams and Todd Rooney Flowers hits a backbreaker on Rooney and holds him as Crews comes off the middle ropes with a stomp to the chest for the win! Resnick: Vinnie, your team looks ready for the tournament. I understand their 1st round opponents will be the Bruise Brothers. Vin: Oh yea I remember those guys very well. Hey, they're nothing but a stepping stone to the National titles. I've got an Ace and a Diamond, what more is there to be said. Oh and Rezzy, here's something else for you. The Family is expanding. I've got a Pitbull coming and he's going after the top dog. Stay tuned. Vin Man...YEA! Commercial Break "Rugged" Ron Garvin vs. Trent Watkins Garvin makes Watkins suffer with the Garvin stomp. Garvin picks up Watkins, swings him to the ropes and knocks him out with the right hand punch for the win. Commercial Break Special Advertisement for the AWA's next closed circuit event SuperClash St. Paul Civic Center Friday, November 26th The Olympians vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez Rheingans hits a gut wrench suplex on Lopez then tags in Kazmaier. Kaz swings Lopez to the ropes and clamps on the Bear Hug for the win. THE UNION hit the ring and the brawl is on! Fists are flying! They battle to the outside and all around the ring into the commercial. Commercial Break Resnick: Ok, things have calmed down. Listen to this. The Olympians and Union will face each other next week in an opening round match. Ok coming out now is the current National Champ Austin Idol. Joan Jett blares over the speakers as Idol struts his way out. He holds up the title and gives the viewers a bicep pose and wink. Resnick: Austin Idol, last week the challenge was accepted. Jerry Lawler must defeat 3 opponents of your choosing in order to get another National title shot. This weekend in Jackson, he will face the first opponent. So who will it be? Idol: (Smiles) I told you and that loser Lawler he wouldn't make it to another shot. He wont make it past his first opponent because in Jackson, loser Lawler will be facing EL Jefe Jose Estrada! Good luck Jerry boy, your sure going to need it. Resnick: That's a tough challenge indeed. Before you go, I've been told by Jerry Jarrett that you are indeed right, there might not be a national title match between you and Lawler. Next week at the Louisville Gardens, you will be defending the National title against Ron Garvin. Idol: (throws a fit) What the hell are you talking about? I never agreed to this! Resnick: Well apparently you still have commitments as National Champ. Idol: Once again this is an abuse of power. I know that loser Lawler is behind this! Ron Garvin, don't think you're going to spoil my reign. Never happen darling! Idol storms off. Commercial Break The camera zooms in on the glowing pink "Beauty Shop" sign then pans down to Brenda Britton. Britton is wearing a glittering red dress and is really done up tonight. She walks down a red carpet. Britton: Hi everybody and welcome to a very very special and priceless edition of the Beauty Shop. Tonight we are celebrating the victory of Priceless. I'm so excited! Let me introduce to you the AWA world tag team champions, Gerry Morrow and George Wells, known as Priceless! Confetti falls from the ceiling as "We are the champions" by Queen plays over the speakers. Priceless walk down the red carpet wearing tuxedos. They stop and smile as they hold up the tag team titles. Britton: I knew you guys would do it. I just knew it! So let me be the first to congratulate you on winning the AWA world tag titles. Great job! Finally some class holding the titles. Wells: Thank you so much Brenda. You're the only one classy enough to know class when you see it. Britton: I sure do and I'm looking at it right now. Wells takes her hand and kisses it. Morrow smiles, takes Brenda's hand and kisses it. Morrow: Brenda, you and I have always seen eye to eye. I told George, de only place in de AWA we would have a celebration is right here on de Beauty Shop. Britton: This is truly a priceless moment. So what's on the agenda? Wells: Well as Champs, we now call the shots. The thing is we're not done celebrating. We will defend these title when we're damn well ready to. Morrow: Spoken like a man enjoying de good life. With that said. Brenda, would you join us in a toast? Britton: I thought you would never ask. A butler comes out with 3 glasses and a bottle of champagne. He hands out the glasses and pours champagne in them. Morrow gestures for him to leave. Morrow: Brenda would you do de honors? Britton: Wow! This is truly an honor. A toast to the greatest tag team ever to set foot in the wrestling ring. To Priceless! They raise their glasses and drink. Britton: Oh my that's the good stuff! Morrow: Nothing but de best for our number one supporter. Brenda, you are now invited to our yacht for more celebrating. Britton: I'm out of here! Toooodles! Commercial Break Curt Hennig vs. Brian Adias After a lot of jaw jacking back and forth, they finally lock up. Both men trade takeovers, arm drags and hip tosses with neither gaining a true advantage. During a break, Hennig nails Adias with a sucker punch and takes control. Hennig snap mares Adias and follows with a running neck snap. Adias staggers up but Hennig puts him down with a beautiful dropkick. Hennig takes a moment to brag about it. Hennig slams Adias and follows with a jumping knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Hennig starts slapping Adias. Hennig picks up Adias, swings him to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Adias hits a sunset flip 1..2..3! Hennig kicks out a second to late. The fans cheer Adias. Adias staggers up and grimaces but manages a smile as he raises his arm. Hennig is fuming and looks to be plotting a sneak attack but Adias turns around, pumps his fists and tells him to "Come on!" Hennig spits at him before exiting. Commercial Break Resnick: How about that! Brian Adias pulls the win out of nowhere. I'm sure there will be more to come between those two. I want to announce that next week will be our first SuperClash update hosted by Brenda Britton. Also, fans, this weekend in Jackson, Jerry Lawler takes on Jose Estrada. Blackjack Muligan faces The Dream Machine. Next week in Louisville, Austin Idol defends the National Title against Ron Garvin. Billy Jack Haynes will face Jimmy Snuka. And in match 3 of the best of 7 series, the Fabulous Ones will take on my guests at this time, the Rock n Roll Express. Massive cheers as RnR come out. Resnick: Ricky and Robert, the Fabs have taken a 2-0 lead. I know the odds are now against you but one thing I know is never count RnR out. Morton: That's right Ken! We might be down 2-0 but we aint out! Gibson: We're the masters at making a comeback and brother that's what we're going to do. Morton: See you in Louisville Fabs! Resnick: I'm looking forward to that one. Fans, our huge world title bout is next! Don't go anywhere! Commercial Break AWA World Title Bout TV Time remaining Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat (C) vs. Carlos Colon The introductions are made and the fans are up and cheering. The bell rings. Steamboat and Colon walk up to each other and shake hands. The first couple of minutes is fast paced chain wrestling. Steamboat gets the advantage with a back suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Steamboat chops away on Colon, swings him to the ropes and puts him down with a big chop. Steamboat goes to the top rope. Colon staggers up and Steamboat nails him with a brain chop 1..2..Kick Out. Steamboat swings Colon to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Colon swings back and hits a flying press 1..2..Kick Out. Both men get up. Colon quickly grabs Steamboat and hits a snap suplex. Colon goes to the middle ropes and crashes down with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Colon swings Steamboat into the corner and charges in but Steamboat moves. Colon hits hard and falls back. Steamboat goes out to the apron and fly's back in with a sling shot splash 1..2..Colon gets his foot on the ropes. Steamboat picks up Colon but Colon cradles him 1..2..Kick Out. Both men get up and stare at each other. They regroup and lock up. Colon nails Steamboat with a forearm blast. Steamboat falls against the ropes but comes back with a chop. They proceed to have a forearm blast/chop exchange. Ding! Ding! Ding! The Television time limit has expired! The Ref gets between them. Steamboat backs up. Colon puts his hands on his hips, obviously disappointed. Steamboat extends his hand to Colon. Colon takes a deep breath and shakes Steamboat's hand. The fans cheer as they hug. The Ref hands the world title to Steamboat. Steamboat holds up the title with one hand and holds up Colon's arm with the other. Colon smiles then pulls Steamboat in and nails him with a short arm clothesline! The fans are in a stunned silence. The Ref gets in front of Colon. Colon grabs him and hurls him out of the ring. Colon angrily stomps away on Steamboat. Colon picks up Steamboat and drops him with a jumping double arm DDT! Colon goes to the outside and grabs a chair, then throws it into the ring. Colon slowly walks back in and stares down at Steamboat. Colon hoists Steamboat up and piledrives him on the chair! Colon gets a crazy look on his face and hurls the lifeless Steamboat out of the ring. Colon goes to the outside and grabs a cable. Colon puts his knee in Steamboat's back and chokes him with the cable! The show goes off the air as wrestlers and officials run out to stop this madness.

The Jr's are tearing it up in this game! I thought Zenk would walk away with the title but no, Prichard wins it and is in cahoots with Sherri. Sherri has gold! They don't call him the Doctor of Desire for nothing. Like the non tourney matches that advance storylines. Stud Stable might reclaim the Continental throne real soon.

Solid series of house shows. Dick Slater has a great night in Roanoke as he wins a battle royal then goes 60 minutes with Flair! Things are really heating up between the Hangmen and Brutha's. I like the variety of matches and results as the wrestlers establish their place on the card.

Prichard gets some heat for his tactics. Pride deserves a rematch. Stomper gets the fall on Man. However, Street and Luscious will soon settle their unfinished business. JYD has a great night as Goto and Sato both get thumped. Sherri's Super D's pull off a huge win against the former champs. Sherri goes from high to low as her and Adonis just can't get on the same page. Sherri is a bit lovestruck by Cooley. Good story going here. Chaos in the 6 man tag that even gets the police involved. I knew this was going to be wild. OH MAN, I really thought the Rich's were walking out with the NWA titles. Swerved! Bullet and Thatcher save the day. Bullet and Thatcher are on the Rich hit list. Awesome visual for the Rhodes/Khan match. Dusty gets ruthless and takes it. And now we have a stretcher match coming up. This just gets better. Those Boutwell fans got more than their money's worth tonight.

Those Assassins still have dirty tricks up their sleeves. Ray Stevens has been racking up some wins. Fans in Charlotte witnessed an exciting tournament. Uncle Ivan and Wahoo didn't have an easy road but make it to the finals. Wahoo gets the win and gets a big opportunity against Nikita. I have a feeling Ivan is going to get a little payback. The non tournament matches added some excitement. The fans get a wild tag match along with a technical Jr. match. Good stuff.

The return of Charlie Pratt gets overshadowed by the Rich's. LOL, this just had to happen. Street puts together the match we all wanted. It's going to be chaos at its best. Scott was a true pro here. One good thing that comes from this is an exciting Jr. title tournament. Lottery drawings for a TV title shot, love it! We're in for something exciting week after week. Adonis better have it together or he might feel the wrath of Sherri. Humperdink should of kept his mouth shut. Dusty wins da coin toss. First up...bullrope match! What a Fiesta Garden! Another classic "Slink" introduction, the return of RPG and of course the introduction of the man behind it all, CHICKY STARR! Watch out Continental, this is a game changer! Things get even more crazy as Landel brings out Dundee and Dutch to brawl with the Fullers! Yet another main event type angle. Bruno makes sure his Desperados get the win tonight. Great show! So many hot feuds and new storylines.

The best of the NWA competing in a tournament for a world title shot! I've got my ticket for Halloween Havoc. Adnan is pretty damn confident in his Superstars. The classic bounty angle always brings heat. Koko is off to a great start. US Steel is back on the winning track with that patriotic crowd pleasing win. Oh man, Oliver really wants that bounty money. Tojo and Kendo plus a kendo stick equals defeat. Well, Adnan puts his money where his mouth is and tonight it paid off. Only a matter of time before Ladd gets a Soul Man knock out punch. Reed takes down Snake thanks to another LeDuc blunder. Doesn't look like Jake is going to keep his cool much longer. Wild main event as Sunshine provides enough of a distraction for Gordy to put Hayes down!