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I'm loving the Medusa storyline. She's so obsessed that she's willing to go at it alone against all the monsters. I've said this before but I really like the tag division you've built up. We're guaranteed a solid tag match every week. Well, Medusa's actions come back to bite her. Winona takes advantage and scores the upset.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 9-17-86 Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to another exciting edition of AWA Major League Wrestling. In action tonight will be The Union, Richard Charland, Billy Jack Haynes, The Rock n Roll Express, AWA World tag champs Cabin Fever, AWA National Champ Austin Idol. The AWA debut of Al Perez. Vin Man's Family, Timothy Flowers and Art Crews will take on Joe Savoldi and Earthquake Ferris. Giant Haystacks goes up against The Cobra. The Great Gagne defends his TV title against Tim Horner. You'll be seeing comments from Carlos Colon and Tiger Jeet Singh as they prepare for their big Falls Count Anywhere Loser Leaves AWA match at the Rupp Arena. And I'll be speaking with AWA World Champion Ricky Steamboat as he gets ready for his upcoming title defense against Nick Bockwinkle next weekend at the Market Square Arena. All that and a lot more, so let's get to the ring. The Rock n Roll Express vs. Willie Lopez and Vic Dutro RnR have the fans up and cheering as they work their opponents over with a fast paced offense. RnR hit the double dropkick and it's all over! Resnick: Rock n Roll Express, come on over. Very impressive win tonight. Now that you guys are here, Jerry Jarrett is coming out with an announcement. Jarrett: (Looks out at the roaring fans chanting "rock n roll") You boys sure bring the excitement. Just listen to this crowd. I've been watching your situation with the Fabulous Ones very closely. I believe I've come up with a plan to prove who the better team is. You and the Fabs will compete in a best of 7 series. The first match will be next week at the Market Square Arena. I truly believe this will settle things once and for all. I wish both teams the best of luck. Jarrett exits. Resnick: You guys heard it. Best of 7 series with the Fabulous Ones. Your thoughts? Gibson: You know for some reason the Fabs started all this and put me out of action for a month. I couldn't think of a better way to shut their mouths than this series. Morton: Fabulous Ones! Last week you asked if we were willing to do anything to prove who the better team is. Well boys, you get to see us do just that and multiple times in arenas all over the AWA. Oh baby, RnR is fired up now! This is gonna be a lot of fun! Commercial Break "Jump'n" Joe Savoldi and Earthquake Ferris vs. "Diamond" Timothy Flowers and "The Ace" Art Crews w/The Vin Man After what happened last week, Savoldi went looking for a partner and found someone (Ferris) who has a bit of unfinished business with Vin Man's Family. Savoldi and Ferris control early and have The Family bumping all over. Savoldi's high octane offense combined with the strength and power of Ferris, prove to be a cohesive unit. The tide turns when Ferris goes for a running powerslam on Crews but Flowers clips him from behind at the knee. Vin Man runs around the ring and prevents Savoldi from running in by grabbing his leg. Flowers runs over and clotheslines Savoldi off the apron. Vin Man grabs a chair and hits Savoldi over his back. Flowers and Crews double team Ferris and hit a double DDT for the pin! Vin Man hurls Savoldi into the ring. Crews and Flowers put the boots to him, lift him up and hit a double DDT! Vin Man runs in and raises his family's arms as the fans boo. Commercial Break "The Wrecking Machine" Richard Charland w/ Gino Brito Jr. vs. Todd Rooney Charland is ruthless tonight as he pummels his opponent. Charland hits a reverse atomic drop, grabs Rooney and executes an inverted piledriver for the easy win. Footage from The Roanne Fieldhouse is shown as Garvin swings Charland around and puts him down with a knockout punch! Resnick: (smiling) we just saw... Brito: (interrupts) What you just saw was a spineless coward sucker punch his way to a cheap win. Garvin! Let's see how tough you are in a face to face fight. The Wrecking Machine challenges you to a taped fist match, next week at the Market Square Arena. Do you have the intestinal fortitude? I think not. Brito walks away as Charland bumps Resnick on his way out. Commercial Break An advertisement for SuperClash is shown. St. Paul Civic Center Friday, November 26th, broadcasted on closed circuit TV AWA World Tag Team Champs Cabin Fever vs. Neil Jordan and Harry Baines Champs are looking good tonight. Boone swings Jordan into the turnbuckles and follows with a corner splash. Boone tags in Manny. Boone swings Jordan to the ropes and Manny hits the flying burrito for the win! Resnick: AWA world champs Cabin Fever! You guys are on the roll of a lifetime. Next week at the Market Square Arena, you'll be defending the titles against Priceless. It seems they're already celebrating a title win. Manny: Ken Resnick, you know as well as we do that we thrive on taking down arrogant and over confident opponents. Why do you think we're holding the world titles daddy?! Boone: Priceless! You're going down! Resnick: Ok, Cabin Fever looks more than ready for their upcoming title defense. Fans, you're about to see some highlights of El Canek. Lets take a look. Highlights are shown of El Canek, who's currently on tour in Mexico. Commercial Break Footage from last week is shown as Billy Jack Haynes attacks Jimmy Snuka, clamps on the full nelson and costs him his match with Dream Machine. Billy Jack Haynes w/Ox Baker vs. Arnie Goldstein Billy attacks at the bell and never eases up. He clamps on the full nelson and it's all over. Billy holds Arnie as Ox puts him down with the heart punch! Resnick: I don't know why Ox Baker needs to do that. Something needs to be done. Well here they come. Billy Jack Haynes, Ox Baker, what was your reasoning attacking Jimmy Snuka last week? Ox: Resnick! Are you some kind of idiot? That stupid savage costed my man Billy Jack the AWA world title on Labor Day. He stuck his nose in our business and by doing that he made a grave mistake! Billy: Snuka! This weekend at the Rupp Arena, I'm finishing the job! Bet on it! Commercial Break Giant Haystacks vs. The Cobra We've got a true contrast of styles match. Haystacks charges but Cobra ducks him. Haystacks turns around and Cobra dropkicks him several times but can't get him off his feet. Haystacks rakes Cobra's eyes, swings him to the ropes but misses a clothesline. Cobra swings back with a spinning wheel kick but still cant get Haystacks off his feet. Cobra goes to the top rope. Haystacks turns around and Cobra hits a flying press but Haystacks catches him! Haystacks holds him and front slams him down 1..2..3! An irritated Haystacks picks Cobra up and hurls him out of the ring. Haystacks goes to the outside, picks up Cobra and front slams him on the concrete! Haystacks rises, backs up and hits a big elbow drop! Cobra's in serious pain. Haystacks walks around with his arms raised as the fans boo. OH NO! Haystacks takes a couple steps and drops another elbow on Cobra! Several trainees run out and attend to Cobra. The fans are in a stunned silence as Cobra is eventually stretchered out. Wait a minute! Haystacks walks over and tips the stretcher over! What a sickening display! The trainees frantically help Cobra while Haystacks yells out a big roar. Commercial Break The camera zooms in on the glowing pink "Beauty Shop" sign then pans down to Brenda Britton. Britton: Hi everybody and welcome to the number one rated segment in wrestling, the Beauty Shop. My goodness, I'm so happy tonight because I single handedly got rid of both stupid Scott Casey and his woman of the night Rainy. Let this be a lesson, don't mess with me or you'll pay dearly. Now, you all know that this is where it all happens. Tonight is no different because making his very first appearance in the AWA, on my show, none other than Iceman Parsons! "Celebration" by Kool and the Gang blasts over the speakers as the fans are up and cheering. Iceman comes out dancing and feeling good. Britton: Welcome to the AWA and wow you have some serious energy don't you? Parsons: Oh Brenda, the Iceman is feeling good tonight. Have mercy! Britton: So what brings you to the AWA? I hope you plan on taking the world title off that paper champ Ricky Steamboat. Or maybe, beat up that dumb Jerry Lawler. Or shutting up that dope Wahoo McDaniel. Parsons: Brenda, of course my goal is to get some gold but those men you just mentioned are friends of mine so no need for name calling. Let's keep it professional. As far as the gold, I know I have to work my way up, so first goal is going for the TV title. Britton: First of all, if you consider those jerks friends then you're going to have a bumpy ride in the AWA. Next up, what makes you think you're even in the same league as the Great Gagne? Parsons: What's with all the hostility? Tonight is about having some fun. You need to lighten up. To answer your question, I'll be making my AWA in ring debut next week at the Market Square Arena. Then you'll see that Iceman Parsons can get down with the best of them! Britton: Well I have to say, I was expecting more tonight. What a let down. Until next week, toooodles. The fans cheer as Parsons starts dancing. An irritated Brenda walks off. Commercial Break The Union vs. Sam Smith and William Hillman Boos as the Union hit the ring. Ross is waving the American flag as Huber holds up his sledgehammer. Huber powerslams Smith and tags in Ross. Huber holds up Smith as Ross puts him down with the combat kick for the win. Resnick: Union, you have a lot to answer to. Why in the world did you assault the Olympians like that? Both men are still recuperating. Huber: If you ask me, the Olympians were let off easy. Tell them Ranger. Ross: I can't believe what's going on here. Those dirty commie Russians attacked us numerous times. We finally get some payback and those commie loving Olympians ruin everything and interfere. And we're the bad guys? Resnick: I think they were just trying to keep you guys from getting suspended. I mean you beat the Russians down with that flag and that sledgehammer. Huber: So what! We were standing up for ourselves and this country! Ross: Exactly right! We're the types of people who built this country. We're the backbone. People like the Olympians are what brings this country down. Oh yea, they come out here dressed in red white and blue with smiles on their faces but when it comes time to spill blood and sweat they're just not up for the task. Huber: Olympians! Bring it on! Anytime! Anyplace! Commercial Break AWA National Champ "The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol vs. Gary Williams Idol showboats his way to another victory with the Las Vegas leglock. Resnick: Austin Idol, this weekend at the Rupp Arena, you'll be defending the National title against Jerry Lawler. He says the two of you have unfinished business. Idol: Oh darling, if me beating him up and leaving him laid out is unfinished business well then I guess we do. I mean how many times do I have to beat him before he gives up? Lawler! Keep dreaming if you think you're going to beat me and get this here title. I'm better looking than you. I have the better physique, that's a no brainer. And I'm defiantly more charismatic than you. Bottom line baby, I have the credentials to be champion and you simply don't! Idol gives the camera a wink and bicep pose before leaving. Commercial Break A music video to AC/DC's "For those about to rock" is shown with highlights of the Carlos Colon/Tiger Jeet Singh feud. Pre recorded promos Singh: Carlos Colon! The time has come! I have been waiting for a year and a half for this moment! It all ends on Saturday! I will make you bleed! I will make you suffer! Anything goes! Falls count anywhere! That means you're at my mercy. I can do whatever I want to you. I will relish every second of this. Your time is up Carlos Colon! I bid you a bloody fare well. Colon: The past year and a half has been a nightmare. I have fought Singh and every monster him and Curtis Iaukea sent after me. Finally this ends on Saturday. Tiger Jeet Singh! You end on Saturday! Commercial Break Al Perez vs. Steven Langston Perez was in the middle of his debut when Larry Zbyszko came out scouting the match. Perez wins the match with the helicopter spin. Larry gives Perez a nod and walks away. Commercial Break TV Title Bout "The Great" Gagne (C) w/Johnny Valiant vs. "White Lightning" Tim Horner The bell rings but Valiant walks over and pushes Horner. Horner punches Valiant through the ropes. Gagne nails Horner with a high knee to the back, that sends Horner outside the ring. Gagne distracts the Ref as Valiant staggers up and stomps away on Horner. Valiant hurls Horner back in the ring. Gagne picks up Horner and executes a vertical suplex. Gagne backs up and hits a delayed knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Gagne chokes Horner on the bottom rope. The Ref backs him off which allows Valiant to choke away on Horner. The fans cheer as JERRY ALLEN runs out and hammers away on Valiant! Allen ends up chasing Valiant to the back. An irate Gagne is yelling at the Ref and pointing to the back. Gagne and the Ref are having a heated argument. Horner gets up, hits Gagne with a forearm blast to the back of his head and rolls him up 1..2..Kick Out. Horner swings Gagne to the ropes and hits a high dropkick. Gagne staggers up as Horner scoop slams him down. Horner follows with a standing leg drop 1..2..Kick Out. Horner swings Gagne to the ropes and back drops him. Gagne staggers up by the ropes and Horner clotheslines him over the top rope. Horner goes out after him. Horner punches away on Gagne as the Ref counts. Gagne goes for a big swing but Horner ducks and atomic drops Gagne into the steel post. Horner hurls Gagne into the ring as the Ref hits 10! The Ref holds his arms out and has to signal for the bell. BOOOOOOOO! Gagne actually wins by C.O. Horner can't believe it. Total look of disappointment. The Ref gets the TV title. Gagne is still laid out. The Ref puts it on his chest as the fans boo. Commercial Break Lance: Well fans, clearly Tim Horner had the TV title within his grasp. Sometimes that's the way it goes in the heat of action. I'm sure that young man will get another chance in the future. This weekend at the Rupp Arena, Carlos Colon and Tiger Jeet Singh will settle everything in a falls count anywhere loser leaves AWA match. This match is over a year in the making. Also, Austin Idol defends his National title against Jerry Lawler. You wont want to miss that show. Next week. I hope to have an update on the condition of the Cobra. That was hard to watch. Also next week, I'll have a special announcement regarding the National tag team titles. Switching gears, next week at the Market Square Arena, Ricky Steamboat will defend the AWA world title against Nick Bockwinkle. Please welcome out the AWA world champ Ricky Steamboat. Massive cheers as Steamboat comes out waving and smiling. He looks slick in his black slacks and white collard shirt. Lance: Ricky, since April you've been nothing but a fighting champion. The schedule never slows down as you know. Next up is Nick Bockwinkle. Steamboat: You're right Lance. It's one thing to win this title but it's another thing to hold onto it. Night after night, I face the very best the AWA has to offer. Now last week, Nick said I was in for the wrestling experience of a lifetime and he's walking out with the title. Nick, no doubt about it, you're one of the very best to set foot in that ring. However, don't make the mistake of underestimating me. There's a reason I'm still holding onto this title. I'm going to prove that to you next week at the Market Square Arena. So Nick, get ready for the match of your life!

To Vancouver, Bomb Squad are off to a great start. Straight from the vault we get the lost Hitman vs. Mega Man match LOL. Mega Man looks like a million bucks and scores the huge upset. Busick vs. Avenger is a Pacific dream match for me and after that finish, I'm hoping for more. I think Hall sealed the deal for him and Mega Man to get a G.S. tag title shot. Hansen has been devastating with his lariat. I agree, Pillman and Hector was a show stealer. Could the Midnight's arrogance soon cost them their titles? Playboy is one lucky dude to have an enforcer like Finlay. St. Clair vs. Finlay is coming soon. Kelowna, Rotunda keeps racking up wins. OMG is going to be a force in Pacific! The Odd Couple keep rising the tag ranks. Chaos at its best as Iron & Steel go chairs to chairs with the Wild Bulls. I hope this feud lasts forever. Nice resurgence going on with Chris Adams. Masked Avenger certainly isn't making any friends. Not that he wants to. Black Gold is another young team gunning for a title run. Smothers once again retains the CA title. Man, I'm enjoying his reign. Pacific is looking to end 1986 on a hot note!

I always look forward to your post Supercard shows because I know we're going to get some some hot new angles. Brickhouse gets the win but Hollywood Jack gets the last laugh. Bomb Squad looking to make an impact. I'll say this, if I was a young wrestler, Pacific is where I would want to go. Are we going to get an Adams alliance? I hope so. Another fresh match up as Gilbert and Cowboy Bob battle to a double co. I could watch these great workers go at it every night. Watch out Pacific! OMG has arrived!

Kev's right, your Dawn of War memory is most impressive! I love that you're keeping Whatley's WSW momentum going. Looking forward to seeing what Foley's Commonwealth can do here. Harley vs. Ivan is a straight up old school MACW main event. A masked man name Lucifer sounds pretty scary. Him aligning with the Powers of Pain is even scarier. Texas Red gets a huge win over Herc. That catapulted him up the rankings. Great seeing the Rougeau's in action. Slater and Tully going 45 minutes! Oh yea!

Pride brings his WSW momentum to Continental. Since taking out Fujinami, Khan has been on a roll. Goto, Sato and some salt get the street fight win over the Dirty White Boys. Thanks to Scott Armstrong, Prichard walks out of the PleasureDome with a win. LOL, Poffo has a classic meltdown. YES! I knew sooner or later the masked Bullet would return! I cracked up when Tommy almost gave himself away as a Medic. Crowd pleasing win for the Armstrong's. After a lot of wild chaos, Cooley ends up on top and sends Myers packing. Budro and Stubbs are heading for an explosive showdown. Super D's battle the champs to a double co. I know Sherri will get her team a rematch. Great main event as The American Dream takes the Southeastern title from the Outlaw! That's how you send the fans home happy.

The Rich's are riding high but I have a feeling the Armstrong's have something up their sleeve. Stubbs makes it clear he wants an NWA title shot. I'm pretty sure Magnum will give him one. Prichard arrives in CCW and immediately has a date in the PleasureDome. Doesn't sound like he knows what he's getting himself into. Cooley's had enough of Myers and is set to send him packing. Alright, Sherri is on the scene and immediately gets her Super Destroyers a title shot. Very persuasive indeed. Classic Dusty promo as he gets ready for a shot at Bass. Just watch out for Miss Betsy. Khan gets in a good squash. I wonder who Humperdink has his eyes on? Budro talks the talk and walks the walk as he puts down the Spoiler. Fun TV main event.

Black Bart's got some serious guts challenging Brody. LOL, I can imagine Tatum's facial expressions when US Steel got a hold of him. Both Yankees are causing a lot of problems. Mike George just experienced this. Ron lives up to his rotten moniker with that cheap attack on Gibson. Crybaby Embry retains. Santana gets physically beaten by Jimmy Jam then gets verbally abused by Precious. Rough night. Williams and Dibiase retain over the Freebirds but the story here is the purse. The plot thickens. I'm ok with the Allen/Johnson double co because now we're going to get an awesome cage match. Hot main event that keeps the fans on the edge of their seats. Fergie gets into his Ref role but it costs Peterson the match. Jake gets a nice little bonus from Adnan. Heels send the fans home with a downer but like you said, tomorrow's another day.

AWA @ The Roanne Fieldhouse 9-12-86 The Cobra defeated Rene Goulet with a senton The Union defeated Steve O and Tony Garea when Ross super kicked Steve O into an airplane spin/Samoan drop by Huber. Union got booed big time. Giant Haystacks defeated Earthquake Ferris- Haystacks knocked Ferris down with a running shoulder block and followed with a big elbow drop for the pin. "Rugged" Ron Garvin defeated "The Wrecking Machine" Richard Charland w/Gino Brito Jr.- The bell rang and Brito was arguing with the Ref from the apron. Charland walked over and started berating the Ref. Garvin swung Charland around and knocked him out with a punch to get the 1..2..3! Huge Pop for Garvin! "The Ace" Art Crews and "Diamond" Timothy Flowers w/The Vin Man defeated Jerry "Alright" Allen and Scott "Powerhouse" Putski- Vinnie hit Putski with a forearm blast from the apron and Crews and Flowers followed with a double DDT for the win. Chief Wahoo McDaniel defeated Larry Zbyszko by C.O.- Wahoo frustrated Larry so much that he simply walked away. Jerry "The King" Lawler and The Rock n Roll Express defeated National Champ Austin Idol and The Fabulous Ones- After nearly an hour of non stop action, Lawler pinned Idol with a roll up during a pier six brawl.

Hmmmm, I wonder what's up with JR Foley and Benoit. Just who is this masked man causing all this chaos??? Crippler still has some fuel in the tank as he puts Bugsy down with the piledriver. Props to the Rockers for taking the Andersons to the limit. I would say this earns them a title shot. Road Warriors haven't lost a step. WOW! Nikita loses the NWA title but quickly rebounds by answering Kerry's challenge and winning the US title! Always liked Nikita's US title runs. OH MAN! I knew Flair was confident going into his match with Savage and now I know why. Tully fills the spot and the 4 Horsemen are born! The Norfolk fans got some thrills tonight. I like where all this is going.

It's only a matter of time before all the monsters take Medusa down. Misty and Candice could be tag team contenders but first Candice needs to get closure with Mitchell. Is there anybody more over than Moretti? However, I wonder how long she can hold all those titles.

MACW is back with a vengeance! Liked the concept of the battle royal. We get fresh matches and a final match for the TV title. WOW! Harley Race is here! That was a pleasant surprise. The Horsemen seem to be riding high. Nobody parties like the Horsemen WHOOOO! I wonder if their over confidence is due to the arriving 4th member. Glad you kept the Spartanburg Vice storyline going. This will be a lot of fun. Kerry Brown has been an underrated champion in this game. Open challenges are always dangerous for a champ. Kerry's got guts. Looking forward to seeing what Herc does here. The Road Warriors are back! I'm very interested in watching Hawk balance his world title commitments along with his tag matches. I will say, the Road Warriors vs. Dibiase and Williams would be a dream match but they have to get through the Sawyers first. Texas Red can really make a name for himself here, like he did in Pacific. Damn! Look at that Norfolk card! Oh Yea! The Macho Man is training hard. He has a point about Flair partying this close to their big match. Luger once again wins the TV title! However, the celebration doesn't last long as a masked man spoils it. Awesome relaunch. Once again great job with the continuity and acknowledging the history Wahoo created.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 9-10-86 Highlights are shown from the Labor Day event in the Mid South Coliseum. Included is Jimmy Snuka helping Ricky Steamboat even the odds in his world title match against Billy Jack Haynes. Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight, Jerry Allen takes on Joe Savoldi. Scott Casey and Jose Estrada will clash. And in a special challenge match, Dream Machine once again goes up against Jimmy Snuka. I'll be speaking with Jerry Lawler as well as the now unified AWA world tag team champs Cabin Fever. All that and a lot more. Well I hope we have extra security on hand because Tiger Jeet Singh will be in our opening match. Tiger Jeet Singh vs. Franklin Stills Needless to say this is just a brutal beating as Singh decimates his opponent before putting him out of his misery with the camel clutch. Thundering boos as Singh goes to the outside and grabs his sword. He takes a swing at Resnick and Resnick throws his mic down and runs away. Singh picks up the mic. Singh: Carlos Colon! I paid a vast amount of money and waited patiently all year long to see your demise but it never happened! Your time has come! Last week I made you suffer until you passed out. It felt so good to hurt you. So gratifying! I am actually glad all the others failed because it's so much more enjoyable inflicting pain on you myself. I will take great satisfaction in.... WHAM! Singh is attacked by Carlos Colon (wearing a neck brace)! Colon punches away on Singh and throws him over the guard rail and into the crowd. Singh grabs a fan's cup and throws the beverage in Colon's face. Both men continue to brawl in the stands as security goes out after them, while trying to keep the fans safe. Commercial Break Resnick: My goodness, that was an explosive situation. I would like to thank our security staff for keeping all these great AWA fans safe. Coming out now is Jerry Jarrett. Jerry, I understand you have an announcement regarding what just happened. Jarrett: Indeed I do Ken. Tiger Jeet Singh and Carlos Colon have been involved in nothing short of a war for the past year and a half. This must end and it must end soon. So, next week at the Rupp Arena, Colon and Singh will wrestle in an anything goes falls count anywhere loser leaves the AWA match. That's all there is left to say and do. Like I said, this ends next week. Resnick: Wow! Jerry Jarret delivering a bombshell. After all this time, it all comes down to one match, next week. Fans, you wont want to miss that one. Well, back to the ring. "Rugged" Ron Garvin vs. Trent Watkins Garvin looks pissed tonight as he back drops Watkins and follows with a KO punch for the win! Resnick: Ron Garvin, on Labor Day, you were so close to winning the National Title until interference by Richard Charland and Gino Brito costed you that opportunity. Garvin: Hey, Charland! You want a fight? Well, you came to the right guy! If a fight's what you want, a fight is what your damn well going to get! Commercial Break Jerry "Alright" Allen vs. "The Hit Sensation" Joe Savoldi w/The Vin Man The bell rings but Vin Man wont leave the ring. Vin and Savoldi are bantering with the Ref as the fans boo. Allen climbs to the top rope. Allen leaps off and nails Savoldi from behind with a missile dropkick. Savoldi crashes into and knocks Vinnie through the ropes. Allen picks up Savoldi and hits a bridging back suplex 1..2..3!!! Huge Pop! Art Crews and Timothy Flowers hit the ring but Allen rolls out and celebrates with the fans before exiting. A moment later Vinnie gets in the ring and starts berating Savoldi. Savoldi has enough and pushes Vinnie. Crews and Flowers attack Savoldi and all 3 men stomp away on Savoldi. Flowers hoists Savoldi up and piledrives him down as Crews follows with a leg drop from the middle ropes. Vinnie picks up Savoldi and hurls him out of the ring. Boos as Vinnie grabs the announcer's mic. Vinnie: We came out here to make a statement but instead that doofus Savoldi embarrasses me and the family. No room in the family for a doofus like that. No room. Commercial Break Footage from Labor Day is shown as Cabin Fever defeats the Awesome Twosome in a titles vs. titles match. Resnick: Ladies and gentlemen please welcome out the unified AWA world tag team champs, Cabin Fever. Massive cheers as Manny Fernandez and Grizzly Boone come out with both sets of tag titles. Resnick: Congratulations on winning the AWA world tag titles. I know you have some things to say so go right ahead. Manny: Thanks Kenny. As we were told, we have to vacate the National tag titles. So Kenny, here you go. Cabin Fever hands over the National titles. Resnick: You boys did a fine job as National champs but bigger and better things ahead right? Boone: That's right! We're now that AWA world champs and we're ready for all comers! Manny: You said it daddy! Cabin Fever is on top of the mountain and we plan on staying up here for a long long long time! Cheers as Cabin Fever hold up the world titles and walk out slapping hands with the fans. Resnick: What a great team they are. I understand the AWA will have an announcement regarding the National titles in the near future. Commercial Break Advertisement for SuperClash is shown. Friday, November 26th St. Paul Civic Center Priceless vs. Gary Williams and Vic Dutro Priceless look in sync tonight and win the match when Wells hits a football tackle on Dutro, then tags in Morrow, who finishes things off with a Hangman's neckbreaker. Priceless bring over a bottle of champagne to Resnick. Wells: Resnick, we know you're not a stiff like that Lance Russell, so here, indulge with us. Resnick: And what is the special occasion? Morrow: HAHAHA, two reasons. To our Labor Day victory over de Bum Brothers and more importantly, to our long overdue and well deserved world tag team title shot. Dat is correct. In 2 weeks at de Market Square Arena, we will become de new AWA tag team champions. Now, please join us in a toast. Resnick: I really can't. I am on the clock. Wells: You really are a stiff. The AWA needs to hire Gordon Solie. Morrow: Let us go George. We have a lot of celebrating to do. As for you Cabin Fever. Live life to de fullest because all de glory will be taken away from you in two very short weeks. Commercial Break Cowboy" Scott Casey w/Sunshine vs. "El" Jefe" Jose Estrada Estrada arrogantly strolls to the ring, smoking a cigar. He stops by Resnick and blows smoke in his face, then throws the cigar down and stomps on it. Casey and Sunshine head down the aisle as Casey swings his bull rope. Casey gets in the ring and charges Estrada with the bullrope as Estrada quickly goes to the outside. The Ref cools things down as Sunshine leaves the ring with the bullrope. The bell rings and these guys club away at each other. Casey gets the upper hand and blasts away on Estrada, swings him to the ropes and back drops him. Estrada staggers up and Casey dropkicks him down. Estrada staggers up and Casey scoop slams him down 1..2..Kick Out. Casey swings Estrada to the ropes and clotheslines him down, swings off the ropes and hits a leg drop 1..2..Kick Out. Casey swings Estrada into the corner and charges in but Estrada puts his knees up and Casey hits them head on. Estrada regroups. Estrada swings Casey into the opposite corner and follows with a running forearm blast. Estrada nails Casey with several elbow shots to the head then starts choking Casey breaking at the 4 count. Estrada kicks away as Casey falls into the corner. Estrada picks up Casey and hangs him upside down in the corner. Estrada kicks away then yanks Casey down. Estrada grabs the top rope and drops several knees on Casey, then chokes him with his boot. Estrada picks up Casey and vertical suplexes him 1..2..Casey gets his shoulder up as Sunshine cheers. This infuriates Estrada. Estrada goes to the outside and goes after Sunshine. Estrada grabs her, yanks the bullrope away from her and threatens her with it. Wham! From behind Casey nails Estrada. Casey punches away on Estrada. The Ref goes to the outside and makes sure Sunshine is ok. Casey grabs the bullrope and clotheslines Estrada with it. Casey hurls Estrada back in the ring. The Ref goes back inside. Estrada slowly rises as Casey nails him with a bulldog 1..2..3! Huge Pop! Commercial Break Resnick: Ok, I'm here with the winner Scott Casey and of course Sunshine. I can still see the cigar burn that Estrada did to you weeks back. So tonight's win must be very rewarding. Casey: Yes it is! And now that that's over, it's time for me to get my TV title back. BOOOOS as Brenda Britton comes out with several officials and a man in a suit. Britton: Oh I hate to spoil your night but I'm going to do it anyways. (Looks at Sunshine) Now you didn't think I would forget about that slap did you? Oh no no no no. You see this gentleman is my lawyer and he has your walking papers. Resnick: Wait a minute, what are you talking about? Britton: I am the host of the highest rated segment in wrestling and I have friends in high places. The AWA needs me. What it doesn't need is a no class animal like Rainy. I filed assault charges and little Miss Rainy is now suspended indefinitely from the AWA. So bye bye baby, hit the road honey! (laughs hysterically) Sunshine charges and Britton backs up screaming. Security and Casey hold Sunshine back. Commercial Break The Fabulous Ones vs. Neil Jordan and Arnie Goldstein Massive boos as the Fabs run in and hurl Arnie out of the ring. They beat up Jordan, swing him to the ropes and hit a double dropkick for the win. Resnick: Well on Labor Day, the Rock n Roll Express got over on you.... Keirn: Hold on! Which team was laid out when it was over? Which team walked away and which team was helped out? Resnick: Well... Lane: Well nothing! We proved that the Fabs are the greatest team in wrestling and the Fab wannabes are just that, wannabes. Hey, we're willing to do anything to prove who the best team is. Keirn: Are those posers willing to do the same? Commercial Break More Labor Day footage is shown as Jerry Lawler defeats Bill Dundee. Resnick: Joining me now is the King Jerry Lawler! Huge ovation as Lawler comes out in a polo shirt and jeans. Resnick: Jerry, it seems you finally put an end to things or at least we think so, with Dundee. Lawler: Ken, I have to say, beating Dundee at the Mid South Coliseum was nothing short of amazing. A sweet victory it was. And now it's time to move on. Austin Idol, I haven't forgotten about you boy. We have unfinished business and I'm coming after you and the National title! Get ready Idol! We've got a date with destiny darling! Commercial Break Nick Bockwinkle vs. Todd Rooney Bock has a Band-Aid on his forehead from his match with Wahoo but it doesn't slow him down. Bock works over Rooney and finishes things off with the figure four. Resnick: Congratulations are in order to you Nick Bockwinkle. You have earned a world title shot and I understand that match will take place in 2 weeks at the Market Square Arena. Bock: Yes, I did earn it with a very convincing win over Wahoo McDaniel. I told him and all these simpletons that he could not defeat me in a wrestling match and quite frankly he didn't. And now it's on to you Mr. Steamboat. No doubt about it, you've had a tremendous championship reign. However, you have not entered the ring with yours truly. That my friend is an entirely different ballgame. Just ask Wahoo. You're in for the wrestling experience of your life and at the end of that experience, you will watch me raise the AWA world title over your defeated soul. Commercial Break Lance: Before we get to our big main event. Next week we will hear from The Union and why they did what they did to the Olympians. Big match up as The Cobra goes one on one with Giant Haystacks. The Rock n Roll Express will be here and I understand Jerry Jarrett will have a special announcement regarding them and the Fabulous Ones. World Champ Ricky Steamboat will be here. And the main event will be a rematch as the Great Gagne defends his TV title against Tim Horner. Our main event is up next. Commercial Break Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka vs. The Dream Machine w/Paul Jones These two have been going at it with no clear winner. The bell rings and Jones continues to jaw at Snuka. Dream charges but Snuka grabs Jones and swings him into Dream. Jones goes flying through the ropes. Snuka puts Dream down with a jumping headbutt and follows with a jumping knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Snuka swings Dream into the corner, charges. hops up and monkey flips Dream over. Dream sits up as Snuka hits a neck snap. Jones hops on the apron but Snuka chops him down. Snuka runs towards Dream but Dream stumbles into the Ref and Snuka hits the Ref. The Ref goes down. Thundering boos as BILLY JACK HAYNES and OX BAKER hit the ring! They mow over Snuka and put the boots to him. Billy picks up Snuka, clamps on the full nelson! Billy wrenches away then tosses Snuka across the ring. Billy and Ox exit. Dream and Jones share a laugh. Jones revives the Ref. Dream swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop on Snuka 1..2..3! Jones rushes over to Resnick Jones: You know Resnick, the AWA seems to be throwing title shots to everybody except the one who deserves it. Nobody deserves one more than the Dream Machine. Sole survivor in the Rage in the Cage match at WrestleRock. And he just soundly defeated the Superfly. Dream Machine: That's right babay! Dream Machine is every wrestler's nightmare! I want Steamboat and I want the AWA title!

Nice touch showing the fans Magnum's big title victory followed by the locker room celebration. Good call by Watts in giving Dibiase another title shot. Very different dynamic as he'll be facing Magnum this time. Carl Fergie as a Ref! Like JR, I'll be keeping my eye on Fergie. Watts ruins Adnan's day. We'll see if Sheik's Army can hold onto to his money. LOL, Hayes does have a way with words. Can the Freebirds end the long reign of Dibiase and Williams? Soul Man gets some good news from Watts. Once again Ladd brings up some valid points. Allen promises bad news for Johnson. Ricky Gibson ends the show on a high note as he earns himself a Jr. title shot against the crybaby.

Looking forward to the MACW relaunch. I like the continuity here. The fans in Norfolk are in for a huge night of action. Flair vs. Savage! I know Hawk will be watching closely.

Great way to start the show as 4 exciting teams go at it. Black Gold pull it out and no doubt have earned themselves a title shot. Rotunda shows why he's the captain has he gets a decisive win over Adams. Big night for the Brigade as Windham follows with a hard hitting win over Miller. I would've got my money's worth watching Smothers and Hart go 20 minutes. Can't wait for a rematch. I couldn't wait for Simmons vs. Hansen. These guys gave us the bruising match I expected. Simmons put in a solid effort but nobody gets up from 2 Hansen lariats. Bigelow passes his biggest test with flying colors. Damn, what an awesome finish! Not sure Adams will be back after that. And now we get the big shock of the night. Masked Avenger viciously takes out Burke! Didn't see that coming (but I guess Cornette did LOL) Just what are Avenger's motives? Gilbert vs. Muta was defiantly a Firestorm money match. These guys went above and beyond. Both men shined. It took 3 piledrivers but Gilbert finally puts an end to one of the best feuds in the game. . Duggan and Rose take turns pounding each other and we get some Ref drama. In the end the crafty Rose wins it with his finisher. I liked this ending as it gives a lot of credibility to Rose's title reign. Once again Rain, you delivered an epic supercard.

Black Bart is picking up some steam. When will the heels learn? You mess with Precious, you pay. Masked Superstars retain with a tainted win. I would like to see the Patriots get healthy and go for the titles again. Bad News takes a Soul Man punch and simply decides to walk away. Maybe it's time for a cage match between these two. Reed gets a crowd pleasing win! I wonder how Jake will react to that briefcase shot from Leduc? It would take a loaded purse for the Freebirds to walk away from Brody and Williams. Oh man Dibiase was robbed! I wonder if Magnum will give him a title shot? This night in Baton Rouge set up a lot more intrigue.

Al Perez gets the night going with a battle royal win. Eliminating Sullivan was icing on the cake. Good job Al! What a crowd pleasing moment as Duk gets 5 minutes with Tojo and absolutely destroys him. Whatley retains with an almost clean win LOL. Whatley's TV title reign has been very entertaining. WOW! Scott Armstrong answers Embry's challenge. Embry pulls out a desperate lowblow to retain. I'm sure the fans still think he's a crybaby. TFBB win the titles! Both teams were built up so well leading into this match that I had no idea what the outcome would be. TFBB deserved this. Dirty Dutch is the perfect choice to win the Brass Knuckles title. Props to Brooks for giving him a fight. The dominant reign of Williams and Dibiase continues as they put down Karachi Vice. Somehow I think the Funks want another shot. Good grief! Jimmy Jack defiantly put the final stamp on Chicky. I loved this feud. Beautiful wrestling finish as Jumbo retains over Slater. You gotta respect the champ after that one. Speaking of great finishes, Magnum gives the fans one awesome visual as he hits the belly to belly off the top rope on OMG! Damn! The Labor Day show was indeed, spectacular!

AWA releases Chris Markoff and Soldat Ustinov

AWA @ The Mid South Coliseum Labor Day 9-6-86 Larry Zbyszko and Giant Haystacks vs. El Canek and The Cobra This match kicks things off with a bang. Cobra impresses fans but frustrates Larry with his high flying arsenal. Canek and Haystacks get a big reaction when they're in the ring together. At the 10 minute mark, Canek and Cobra double clothesline Larry over the top rope. Canek and Cobra start hammering away on Haystacks but can't get him off his feet. Canek and Cobra swing off the ropes but Larry nails Cobra on his back with a pair of nunchucks! Canek nails Haystacks with a flying shoulder block that reels Haystacks against the ropes. Canek sees Cobra is down. He then looks to the outside and sees Larry with the nunchucks. Canek dives through the ropes with a Tope on Larry! The fans are off their feet cheering. However, inside the ring, Haystacks regroups, picks up Cobra and executes a falling front slam 1..2..3! Winners of the match- Larry Zbyszko and Giant Haystacks Carlos Colon vs. Tiger Jeet Singh The match never officially starts and neither wrestler ever gets inside the ring. As soon as they see each other, they attack. They brawl all around the ring. They slam each other into the steel posts. They ram each other into the guard railing. They use whatever they can find to hit each other with. They battle into the crowd and then back around the ring. They don't give the fans an official match but they give them a 10 minute bloody brawl. Singh staggers over and picks up his sword. Colon staggers up and Singh clotheslines him with the sword. Singh starts mercilessly hitting Colon with his sword. Security finally rushes out but Singh starts hitting them with his sword. Singh puts Colon in the camel clutch and wrenches back with the sword under Colon's chin. Colon is spitting up and passes out. It takes about 20 security guards to get Singh off. Singh walks away but swings his sword at several booing fans. Official ruling- No Contest The Bruise Brothers vs. Priceless This match gets going quick as it opens with a pier six brawl. The rest of the seesaw match is hard hitting with impressive teamwork by both teams. Bruise Brothers get control as Cash sends Morrow flying across the ring with a jumping headbutt. Wells charges in but Snowman puts him down with a sphere. Bruise Brothers swing Morrow to the ropes and put him down with a double elbow smash. The Ref guides Snowman to his corner. Cash hoists Morrow up for a vertical suplex but Wells clips Cash's knee (with a vicious football cheap shot) as Morrow falls on top. The Ref turns around in time to count 1..2 (Snowman charges Wells and blasts him)..3! Snowman gets Morrow off of Cash and hurls him out of the ring. Snowman attends to Cash while Cash is holding the back of his knee while grimacing in pain. Winners of the match- Priceless Winner receives a World Title Shot Chief Wahoo McDaniel vs. Nick Bockwinkle Of course these two give the fans a clinic. Wahoo is hard hitting and rough while Bock works over Wahoo's leg. At the 30 minute mark, both men have been through a battle and are worn out but they continue to take it to each other. Wahoo limps around as he chops away on Bock. Bock fires back with forearm blasts. They have a furious exchange. Wahoo barely gets the upper hand and swings Bock to the ropes, Bock quickly comes back and both men's heads collide! Both men fall down but Bock lands on top 1..2..3! Both men are busted open and neither man is moving. Medics come out to help. Winner of the Match- Nick Bockwinkle The Rock n Roll Express vs. The Fabulous Ones Tag team wrestling at its best! This is one exciting and fast paced match that keeps the fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams shine with their high octane offense and crisp double team maneuvers. They're going all out tonight. After 20 minutes, all 4 men are fighting. Keirn pounds away on Morton in the corner while Lane punches at Gibson in the opposite corner. Fabs make the signal and swing RnR into each other but RnR grab each other's arms, spin around and dropkick the Fabs back into the corners. RnR charge in and pull off stereo monkey flips. Fabs start to stagger up just as RnR hit stereo sunset flips 1..2..3! Huge Pop! RnR jump up, hug and celebrate as the fans go wild! WHAM! From behind the Fabs nail RnR! Fabs put the boots to RnR. They swing Gibson to the ropes and double hot shot him on the top rope. They swing Morton to the ropes and double dropkick him down. The Fabs put their boots on RnR and raise their arms up as the fans pelt them with garbage. Winners of the Match- The Rock n Roll Express Intermission AWA National Title Bout "The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol (C) vs. "Rugged" Ron Garvin Idol tries to do a lot of showboating but that stops quick when Garvin nails him with an open hand chop. The first few minutes is all Garvin as he roughs up Idol pretty good. Idol finally has to roll out of the ring. Garvin goes out after him but Idol runs back into the ring. As Garvin slides under the ropes, Idol brutally stomps away. Idol swings Garvin to the ropes and clotheslines him down. Idol swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. A frustrated Idol chokes away on Garvin, stands up and gives Garvin a boot rake across the head. Now idol gets his showboating in. Idol hoists Garvin up for a suplex but Garvin blocks it and suplexes Idol! Garvin regroups and does the Garvin stomp on Idol as the fans cheer. Garvin swings Idol to the ropes and clamps on the sleeper! Idol's arms are flailing and he hits the Ref. The Ref goes down as does Idol. Boos as Richard Charland and Gino Brito run down the aisle and into the ring. Garvin tosses Idol, then knocks Brito down with a punch. Charland nails Garvin from behind with a lowblow. Charland picks up Garvin and hits an inverted piledriver! Charland helps Brito up and they exit. Idol and the Ref slowly rise. Idol staggers around then sees Garvin down. Idol goes to the middle ropes and crashes down with an elbow drop 1..2..3! Winner of the match and still AWA National Champ- Austin Idol Titles vs. Titles AWA World Tag Champs The Awesome Twosome vs. AWA National Tag Champs Cabin Fever Well Curt Hennig wanted this and he got it. Adias wasn't to keen on the idea and you can tell the world champs aren't on the same page. Cabin Fever take advantage and take it to the Awesome Twosome. They work over Adias pretty good. Hennig looks frustrated from the apron. Adias is finally able to make the tag. Hennig gives Adias a disappointing look then gets in the ring. Hennig swings Manny to the ropes but Manny comes back and shoulder blocks Hennig down. Manny tags in Boone. Hennig gets up but Boone plows him through the ropes. Adias hops down and the champs try to get on the same page. After a few more minutes of Cabin Fever being in control, the tide turns when Manny has Adias covered but Hennig nails Manny with a knee drop from the middle ropes. The Awesome Twosome finally start to live up to their name as they work Manny over. Hennig takes Manny down with a drop toe hold as Adias hits an elbow drop on Manny. Adias covers but can't keep Manny down. Adias swings Manny into the corner and follows with a running forearm blast. Adias grabs Manny and executes a Russian Legsweep 1..2..Manny gets his foot on the ropes. Hennig begs for a tag. Adias tags him in. Hennig hops on the turnbuckles and crashes down with a double axehandle on Manny 1..2..Kick Out. Hennig swings Manny into the corner and charges in but Manny moves, dives over and tags in Boone! Boone grabs Hennig and just tosses him across the ring. Hennig gets up and staggers back, then quickly tags in Adias. Boone grabs Adias, swings him to the ropes and hits a sidewalk slam 1..2..Hennig kicks Boone. Manny runs in and is all over Hennig with punches. Manny swings Hennig to the ropes and hits the flying burrito! Hennig slowly rolls out if the ring and to the ground. Cabin Fever swing Adias to the ropes and put him down with a double back elbow smash. Hennig slowly climbs to the apron but doesn't get in the ring. Boone hoists Adias on his shoulders and hits a Samoan drop 1..2..3!! Huge Pop! Hennig hops down and walks away in disgust. The fans cheer as Cabin Fever hold up both sets of titles. Winners of the match and now the Unified AWA tag team champs- Cabin Fever Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. "Superstar" Bill Dundee The bell rings and within seconds these guys have a classic Memphis punch exchange. Dundee kicks Lawler low, then hits a snap suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Dundee swings Lawler to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Lawler swings back and clotheslines Dundee down. The next couple minutes is all Lawler as he punches and stomps away on Dundee. Lawler puts his knee on Dundee's chest, holds his fist up to the cheering fans and wails away on Dundee, busting him open. Lawler swings Dundee to the ropes and puts him down with a fist to the face. Lawler hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a knee drop but Dundee moves. Dundee clears the cobwebs, picks Lawler up and rakes his face across the top rope. Dundee chokes Lawler on the top rope then flings him back. Dundee chokes Lawler on the bottom rope, swings off the opposite ropes and hits a body guillotine. Dundee picks up Lawler in a bearhug and snake eyes him on the top turnbuckle. Dundee hops on the middle ropes and comes down with a forearm drop 1..2..Kick Out. An irate Dundee hurls Lawler out of the ring. Dundee goes to the apron. Lawler rises but Dundee kicks him in the head. Dundee hops down, picks up Lawler and rams him face first into the steel post. Now Lawler is bleeding. Dundee hurls Lawler into the ring. Dundee goes to the top rope and arrogantly holds his arms out then crashes down with the Bomb's Away but Lawler moves! Both men are down as the fans are up and cheering Lawler on. Both men slowly rise. Lawler pulls the strap down as the fans go crazy. Lawler punches away on Dundee, swings him to the ropes and back drops him. Dundee rolls out of the ring. Lawler goes outside, grabs Dundee and slams him into the steel post. Lawler grabs Dundee's head and slams it several times on the apron, then hurls Dundee into the ring. Lawler goes to the top rope. The fans cheer as Lawler crashes down with the fist drop 1..2..3! The fans roar as a bloody Lawler raises his fist in victory. Winner of the match- Jerry Lawler AWA World Title Bout Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat (C) vs. Billy Jack Haynes w/Ox Baker The introductions are made as the fans are electric for this anticipated rematch. Ox grabs the mic "Steamboat! That world title will go home with Billy Jack by any means necessary!" Steamboat takes the mic "You know Ox Baker, I've seen you interfere in a lot of matches, mine included. So I brought along an insurance policy" The fans cheer as Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka comes down the aisle! Ox and Billy are livid but the Ref is going to allow it. Snuka is in Steamboat's corner smiling over at Ox. Ox is furious. The bell rings and Billy charges but Steamboat ducks and chops away on Billy. Steamboat throws Billy off with arm drags and hip tosses. Billy goes to the outside and confers with Ox. Billy gets in the ring and challenges Steamboat to a feat of strength contest. Billy holds up his hands. Steamboat grabs them and Billy kicks Steamboat in the gut. Billy grabs Steamboat and executes a gut wrench suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Billy picks up Steamboat and slams him by the ropes. Billy grabs the ropes and drops several knees on Steamboat. Billy grabs the top rope and chokes Steamboat with his boot. The Ref guides Billy back. Ox reaches in and chokes Steamboat but Snuka runs over and chases Ox away. Billy swings Steamboat to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Steamboat hits a sunset flip 1..2..Kick Out. Both men quickly rise. Billy takes a wild swing but Steamboat ducks and atomic drops Billy into the turnbuckles. Billy staggers back as Steamboat hits a back suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Both men get up and Billy just about decapitates Steamboat with a clothesline. Billy regroups. Billy hits a backbreaker on Steamboat, holds him and hits another one, holds him and hits a third one. Billy stomps on Steamboat's back then clamps on the Boston Crab. Billy wrenches away as the Ref checks on Steamboat. Steamboat uses all his strength and reaches the ropes. The Ref tells Billy to break. Billy wrenches away then breaks at the 4 count. As the Ref is conversing with Billy, Ox reaches in and rakes Steamboat's eyes. Snuka runs over and grabs Ox! The fans cheer as Snuka hits a jumping headbutt on Ox! Billy goes to the ropes and yells down at Snuka. Billy goes back to Steamboat, reaches down but Steamboat cradles him 1..2..Billy barley kicks out. Both men rise as Billy blasts Steamboat with a forearm shot, then follows with several more brutal shots. Billy hoists Steamboat on the turnbuckles and hops up. Billy goes for a superplex but Steamboat punches away and finally punches Billy off. Billy staggers up and Steamboat nails him with a flying brain chop. Billy goes down. Steamboat swings off the ropes and comes down with another chop to the head. Steamboat takes a breather. Steamboat reaches down but Billy rakes his eyes. Billy grabs Steamboat, hoists him up and slams him throat first on the top rope. Billy stomps on Steamboat's upper back. Billy picks Steamboat up and clamps on the full nelson! Billy wrenches it on big time as Steamboat frantically fights it. Steamboat runs towards the turnbuckles and drops down as Billy's head slams down on the turnbuckle. Steamboat rolls out of the ring. Ox goes over and kicks Steamboat. Snuka once again grabs Ox, headbutts him, then slams him down on the concrete. Billy staggers up. Steamboat jumps on the apron and hits Billy with a slingshot shoulder block. Steamboat gets up and clears the cobwebs. Billy gets up, charges and nails Steamboat with an elbow. Billy swings Steamboat into the turnbuckles and charges in but Steamboat hops on the turnbuckles and hits a reverse press 1..2..3!!! Mega Pop! Snuka runs in the ring and hands Steamboat his world title. Steamboat hugs Snuka, then raises the title high. Winner of the match and still AWA World Champion- Ricky Steamboat

AWA puts Scott Casey and Sunshine on the block.

The anticipated Beach Brawl has arrived! Scott gets the pin on Luscious but ends up going down to the Painacle. With a start like this, the fans know they're in for a great show. Zenk and Taylor retain with a smooth win over the Electric Blondes. The champs are having an enjoyable run. Wildcat is one tough dude but when a man such as Ron Bass names his bullrope, he's a master of this match. Armstrong's vs. Rich's sold a ton of tickets. I can't believe that ending! What a swerve! Only a mother could forgive like that LOL. Just when I thought the Rich's reached their heat peak, this happens. Bullet got screwed big time. Dusty gets revenge on Blackjack. Good placement as the fans really needed something to cheer about. Williams and Dibiase come to town and retain over the tough Highwaymen. I noticed Dibiase pulled out a slight heel move there. The Magnum/Nikita feud has been one of the best in the game this year. This match was insane and these guys beat the hell out of each other. What a visual as Magnum hangs Nikita with the chain to regain the NWA title. Can these guys survive another match with each other? Beach Brawl was a blast!

Well Medusa found out the hard way, it pays to have friends. Mitchell and Devine start off on the right track. I like this teaming. Poor Combs is really feeling distraught after her recent title loss. Luckily her teammates were there for her. This will be an interesting story.

Good stuff as WSW hits the last stops before Labor Day. I love how Tojo gets strong TV heat, then the fans get their money's worth to see him lose on the house shows. Very satisfying LOL. The Haitian Sensation and Latin Heartthrob make quite the team. Awesome finish. Zaibatsu gets the tainted win as Jumbo and Slater build more heat for their upcoming title bout. The Fort Bragg Brotherhood might be holding gold soon. LOL, those crybaby chants are really getting to Embry. Akbar helps Karachi Vice get a big win over SPC. Will Akbar be able to help his guys when they go up against Williams and Dibiase? Chicky gets in the final blow before him and JJF tear into each other on Labor Day. I said the FBBH might be wearing gold soon but after the Moondogs huge win over the Funks, I'm not sure anybody can take the Moondogs down.

AWA Special TV Show @ The Louisville Gardens 9-3-86 Lance Russell is standing in front of an AWA banner. Lance: Hello everyone and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. We have a very special broadcast tonight that will feature a series of matches from the Louisville Gardens. You will see the Great Gagne defend the TV title against Tim Horner. The Beasts of Burden collide with the Golden Boys. The Union clashes with Soviet Steel. 6 man action as Vin Man's Family consisting of Timothy Flowers, Art Crews and Joe Savoldi will go up against Jerry Allen, Scott Putski and Earthquake Ferris. And of course Jimmy Snuka goes one on one with the Dream Machine. Before we get to tonight's action, I want to remind everybody of the AWA's blockbuster card coming to the Mid South Coliseum this Labor Day. 9 all-star match ups including Ricky Steamboat defending the AWA world title against Billy Jack Haynes. You'll see a complete rundown of the card at the end of this program. Right now let's go to Louisville as the Olympians are set for action. The Olympians vs. Neil Jurgens and Vic Dutro Olympians look crisp tonight as Rheingans pulls out his wrestling arsenal while Kazmaier dominates with his strength. The finish sees Rheingans execute a gut wrench suplex on Jurgens, tags in Kazmaier, who finishes things off with a bearhug. Commercial Break "Diamond" Timothy Flowers/"The Ace" Art Crews and "The Hit Sensation" Joe Savoldi w/The Vin Man vs. Jerry "Alright" Allen/Scott "Powerhouse" Putski and Earthquake Ferris Fun 6 man tag with plenty of seesaw action. It's clear these guys are trying to steal the show tonight and they have the fans rock'n. After 10 minutes, a pier six brawl breaks out. The Ref is tied up with Crews and Allen. Ferris swings Savoldi into the turnbuckles and follows with a big corner splash. Putski swings off the ropes but Vinnie reaches in and trips him. Putski stumbles into a cradle by Flowers. The Ref sees this, jumps over and counts 1..2..3! Flowers gets out of the ring and pulls Savoldi out while Allen punches Crews through the ropes. Vin Man runs over and gives his family a big hug. Ferris, Allen and Putski clearly want more of the family. Commercial Break The Golden Boys vs. The Beasts of Burden w/Ox Baker Explosive match! Nothing pretty, just 4 brutes slugging it out. After a few minutes, Spivey is working over Morgan. He back drops Morgan then tags in Kelly. They swing Morgan to the ropes and put him down with a double back elbow smash. Nord runs in and the Golden Boys nail him with a double clothesline. The Ref guides Spivey back. Ox gets on the apron, Kelly runs over and grabs him and is ready to hit him but the Beasts stagger up and nail Kelly from behind with stereo forearm blasts. Spivey gets back in there and punches away on Nord. The Ref is trying to break them up. As Kelly uses the ropes to pull himself up, Ox nails him with a heart punch! Kelly goes down and Morgan follows with a standing leg drop. Nord rakes Spivey's eyes and yells at the Ref to turn around. The Ref runs over and counts 1..2..3. Spivey slams Nord but the damage to Kelly is already done. Commercial Break Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka vs. The Dream Machine w/Paul Jones The bell rings and Jones exits as Dream tries to ambush Snuka. Snuka is ready and gives Dream a series of chops. Dream takes a big swing but Snuka ducks and atomic drops Dream into the turnbuckles. Dream hits hard and stumbles into a back suplex 1..2..Dream gets his shoulder up. Snuka reaches down but Dream grabs his trunks and pulls him through the ropes. Dream distracts the Ref while Jones gets in some kicks on Snuka. Snuka finally gets on the apron but Dream runs over and forearm blasts him back to the outside. Dream goes to the apron. Snuka staggers up as Dream puts him down with a double axehandle. Dream does a little shuffle as the fans boo. Dream picks up Snuka and runs him towards the steel post but Snuka reverses it and swings Dream into the post just as the Ref hits the 10 count. It's a double count out. The bell is ringing as Snuka chases Jones around the ring. Commercial Break Brenda Britton is on screen. Britton: (pouting) There's not going to be a Beauty Shop this week because my pretty face is still recovering from that cheap slap last week by that lowlife Sunshine, more like Rainy. I'm here to say that Rainy is banned for life from the Beauty Shop and I'm going to seek legal action on her. Toooodles. Special Advertisement for AWA's next closed circuit event Friday, November 26th St. Paul Civic Center Commercial Break The Union vs. Soviet Steel Roaring boos as Soviet Steel are in the ring waving their Russian Flags. WHAM! Ross nails Markoff from behind with his US flag as Huber nails Soldat from behind with his sledgehammer! Ross sets his flag down. Union swing Markoff to the ropes and clothesline him down with Huber's sledgehammer! Ross picks up Markoff and holds him as Huber blasts Markoff in the head with the sledgehammer. The fans and the Ref are in a bit of shock as Markoff lays unconscious in his pool of blood. Huber tosses Ross the sledgehammer. Huber picks up Soldat and holds him as Ross gets ready to blast him. The Olympians hit the ring. Rheingans grabs Ross's shoulder and Ross turns around and blasts Rheingans with the sledgehammer! Everybody is in a stunned silence. Kazmaier looks in disbelief at Ross. Huber hurls Soldat out of the ring. The Union are explaining to Kazmaier that it was an accident. Ross throws the sledgehammer down and attends to Rheingans. Kazmaier grabs Ross and pushes him away. WHAM! Huber blasts Kazmaier from behind with the sledgehammer! Ross looks at Huber, pauses, then stomps away on Kazmaier. The fans are still in shock. Ross picks up his US flag and waves it over the fallen Olympians as Huber puts his foot on Markoff and holds his sledgehammer high. What just happened?!?! Commercial Break AWA TV Title Bout "The Great Gagne" (C) w/Johnny Valiant vs. "White Lightning" Tim Horner Valiant grabs the TV title from the Ref and exits. The bell rings. Gagne arrogantly walks up to Horner and looks him over, smirks and offers a handshake. Horner hesitates but extends his hand only for Gagne to take his hand back and shake his head at Horner. They lock up and Horner arm drags Gagne over. Gagne gets up and charges but Horner arm drags him over again and works the armbar. The fans are laughing as Gagne screams in agony. Gagne manages to reach the ropes. Valiant screams at the Ref to make Horner release. Horner releases but nails Gagne with a forearm blast, swings Gagne to to ropes and dropkicks him down. Gagne staggers up but Horner dropkicks him back down. Gagne wobbles up and into a scoop slam. Horner follows with a jumping knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Horner swings Gagne to the ropes but Gagne reverses it but Horner swings back and hits a flying cross body press 1..2..Gagne barely kicks out as the fans gasp. Valiant hops on the apron and yells at Horner. Horner walks towards Valiant. Valiant hops down and continues to yell up at Horner. Gagne staggers up and hits Horner from behind with a flying knee. Gagne regroups. Gagne chokes Horner on the bottom rope, then swings back off the ropes and hits a body guillotine on Horner. Gagne hoists Horner up and hits a delayed vertical suplex 1..2..kick out. Gagne picks Horner up and punches him, then swings him to the ropes and hits a high flying dropkick. Gagne yells "That's how it's done!" as Valiant applauds. Gagne arrogantly covers 1..2..Kick Out. A frustrated Gagne berates the Ref as does Valiant. Gagne picks up Horner but Horner out of nowhere hits a jawbreaker on Gagne! Both men are lying side by side as the fans cheer Horner on. Horner slowly rises and pumps his fists. Gagne staggers up but Horner grabs him, swings him to the ropes and back drops him. Gagne staggers up and Horner clotheslines him down. Horner swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop Ding Ding Ding The camera catches Valiant running away from the timekeeper's table The Ref signals for a DRAW. Gagne will retain the TV title. The fans are booing and yelling at the Ref that Valiant rang the bell. By the time the Ref, Horner and timekeeper conversed, Gagne and Valiant were already gone. Commercial Break Lance: Well fans, I hope you enjoyed this special AWA TV broadcast. I was just as shocked as the fans after what went down between The Union and Olympians. Both the Olympians and Soviet Steel had to be helped out of here. I'm sure we're going to see more of the Beasts and Golden Boys. Nothing resolved between Snuka and Dream Machine. Gagne retains the TV title under quite a bit of controversy. I hope to have a lot of answers next week. Speaking of next week, listen to this main event. Scott Casey goes toe to toe with Jose Estrada. That should be a wild one. Ok, well as promised here's a rundown of this Labor Day's card at the Mid South Coliseum. I'll see you there. Labor Day @ The Mid South Coliseum AWA World Title Bout Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat (C) vs. Billy Jack Haynes w/Ox Baker Titles vs. Titles AWA World Tag Champs The Awesome Twosome vs. National Tag Champs Cabin Fever AWA National Title Bout "The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol (C) vs. "Rugged" Ron Garvin Winner gets a World Title Shot Nick Bockwinkle vs. Wahoo McDaniel Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. "Superstar" Bill Dundee The Rock n Roll Express vs. The Fabulous Ones Carlos Colon vs. Tiger Jeet Singh The Bruise Brothers vs. Priceless Larry Z and Giant Haystacks vs. El Canek and The Cobra