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AWA picks up Johnny Valiant and Earthquake Ferris

Nice job with the previews. I also enjoy doing this right before a big show. With so much going on throughout the game, these are great for reminding everybody on all the history behind the matches. Also not a bad way to sell last minute tickets (LOL)

Really looking forward to watching what you do with Smokey Mountain Wrestling. Nice to see Fritz back in the wrestling game.

I'm very interested in the upcoming Rich's/Armstrongs match. I have a funny feeling about this. Poffo and Woman get in some good heat. I think everybody wants Jimmy Jam to destroy him. Slater has strong words for Olympia. Another intriguing story. Will this end at the Bash? Magnum has one of the toughest 3 days for a champ I've ever seen. Jumbo, Superstar and Nikita. Good grief! HAHAHAHA nothing like some good wrestling comedy. Davis should just walk away and not look back. With those 6 guys, we all knew how this was going to end. Good way to sell more Bash tickets. The Bash is going to be 3 amazing nights of action! Can't wait!

Everything is falling in place for the GAB! Windham is fired up but has a tough task ahead going against Smirnoff in a chain match. Steve "not so" Regal (LOL) better keep an eye on Sommers if he wants to hold on to his title at the Bash. Sullivan and his Dungeon of Doom cause quite a ruckus. The Moondogs and Tribal Nation is going to be a bloody one. 2 of my Texas favorites go at to determine the final spot in the TV tournament. That sneaky Slick does it again as Whatley gets the tainted win over Perez. Whatley vs. Jimmy Jack is going to be a good one. To the Sports Arena, Dirty Dutch wins the battle royal and earns himself a future title shot. Good job mixing things up a bit as the card is determined by eliminations. Bad night for Devil's Duo as they each drop a match to Freight Train and Cocoa. That Super D/Steel match was no doubt a hard hitting one. No better way for Windham to get ready for Smirnoff than having a brawl with Brooks. Speaking of Smirnoff, he looks ready as he takes down Doll with the heart punch! Chicky continues his winning ways with a big win over Irwin. If Terry Funk is on a Texas card, then it's always a great idea to have him end the show. That piledriver on Makhan would have been a sight to see.

That's a great looking card! Love the addition of the woman's world title match.

AWA WrestleRock 86 Preview Saturday, July 3rd Liberty Bowl Stadium, Memphis TN Also available on closed circuit TV throughout all AWA arenas The Fabulous Ones vs. Southern Justice (Batten Twins) Southern Justice came on the scene with a hot start until they lost a TV match to Adrenaline Rush. Afterwards Southern Justice attacked Adrenaline Rush. A week later, Southern Justice challenged Adrenaline Rush to a rematch at WrestleRock but were informed Ben Bassarab was seriously injured during last week's attack. However, Jerry Jarrett had a solution for the bragging Battens and told them they would be facing the Fabs at WrestleRock. Fabs will be returning from a tour of Japan and their first stop back is WrestleRock or as Southern Justice calls it, BattenRock. Loser Leaves Town Billy Jack Strong vs. Billy Jack Haynes w/Ox Baker The battle of the Billy Jacks started when Haynes attacked Strong during a match claiming he stole the Billy Jack name. Strong returned weeks later and returned the favor saying his name is Billy Jack. Haynes says there's only room for one Billy Jack in the AWA and challenged Strong to a loser leaves town match at WrestleRock. Strong gladly accepted. Tag Team Elimination Match Brad Rheingans and Da Crusher vs. The Great Gagne and Duke Myers Months ago, Gagne felt his life was in danger when fans kept throwing garbage at him during matches and wrestlers were beating him up. So he went out and hired Duke Myers as his bodyguard, calling him Duker. Thanks to Duker, Gagne was winning a lot of matches against Rheingans. Rheingans countered Duker by hiring his own bodyguard, none other than Da Crusher. The matches have gone back and forth along with DQs and C.O.'s, and bodyguards getting involved. At WrestleRock, whoever gets eliminated first will leave his partner in a very dangerous situation. The Golden Boys vs. The Highwaymen Vin Man and Kevin Kelly were like family. After the last USWA event The Happening, Vinnie went MIA without a trace leaving a depressed Kelly wondering. Dan Spivey came to the AWA and snapped Kelly out of it by suggesting they form a team. It worked as the Golden Boys have been on quite a roll. Then out of the blue Vinnie returns and wants to patch things up with Kelly. The Golden Boys said thanks but no thanks. An embarrassed and angry Vinnie vowed revenge and got former family member Chick Donovan to team with him against the Golden Boys. Golden Boys squashed them and put a hurt'n on Vinnie. The Highwaymen are coming off a hard hitting feud with Cabin Fever and want to prove their still in contention. However, Vinnie has been pestering them about letting him be in their corner at WrestleRock. Highwaymen have just about lost their patience. The Bruise Brothers vs. Priceless Bruise Brothers are coming off a successful run as USWA/AWA world tag team champions. Morrow and Fergie went on a vacation and came back rejuvenated and ready to roll as Priceless. A few weeks ago on TV, Priceless interrupted a Bruise Bros interview. Things got heated and Priceless ended up hitting the Bruise Bros over their heads with their Billionaires Titles. A week later, during a Priceless/RnR match, the Bruise Bros came out and stole the Billionaires Titles. A week later, the Bruise Bros came out on TV with a new wardrobe and gold watches. They pawned the Billionaires titles, calling it compensation. A week later, Priceless called them Poor Boys and said they will pay for their crimes. Chief Wahoo McDaniel vs. Nick Bockwinkle These ring veterans were scheduled to meet in the first round of the Memorial Day Tournament. The promos were all about mutual respect. That went out the window. The match ended in a draw and a frustrated Bock attacked Wahoo, hitting his knee with a chair and applying the figure four. Wahoo healed up and the two have been on opposite sides in tag matches with neither gaining an advantage. Wahoo says he's going to outwrestle Bock at WrestleRock. Bock says Wahoo is going get a serious wrestling lesson. This should be a classic. Giant Haystacks vs. El Canek At The Happening, Haystacks interfered in the St. Clair/Canek special International Bout. Haystacks broke Canek's ribs and gave him a concussion. Haystacks wasn't employed by the AWA and was sent home. Weeks later, Jose Lothario on behalf of Canek challenged Haystacks to a match under the AWA banner. Jarrett felt he owed Canek and granted it. In the following weeks, Lothario gave updates and showed footage of Canek training. Haystacks made his AWA TV debut by demolishing 3 opponents. A week before Canek was to make his TV debut, Haystacks brutally attacked Lothario and put him in the hospital. Canek cancelled his TV match because he was at the hospital with Lothario. Haystacks says it was a message and Lothario should have minded his own business. Canek vowed Haystacks will feel the same pain and more. RAGE IN THE CAGE-2 RING STEEL CAGE MATCH! Winners have to handcuff all 5 opponents inside the cage The Spoiler/Ron Garvin/Bobby Jaggers/The Superflys vs. Baron Von Raschke/Matt Borne/Rip Oliver/The Cartel w/Paul Jones A lot of heated feuds in the cage. The root would have to be Paul Jones and The Spoiler. It started when Jones offered to manage Spoiler and Spoiler politely declined. A furious Jones felt humiliated. Jones brought in Super Destroyer and the two masked men feuded all over the loop. That feud ended at The Happening when Spoiler defeated Super Destroyer in a mask vs. mask match. Not done yet, Jones brought in Matt Borne and Rip Oliver to eliminate Spoiler. Turns out Spoiler had some allies in Ron Garvin and Bobby Jaggers. Garvin and Borne have been slugging it out while Jaggers and Oliver have been tearing it up. Jones upped the ante and brought in Baron. Baron put Spoiler out with a chair shot followed by the claw. Spoiler eventually came back and last time they met, Spoiler returned the favor by piledriving Baron on a chair and applying the claw. The Superflys and Cartel feud started when Ricky Santana and Fidel Castro attacked Siva Afi and Cocoa Samoa. They put Cocoa out of action. Siva called up Jimmy Snuka. Snuka and Siva attacked Santana and Fidel. This time Fidel was put out of action. El Jefe himself Jose Estrada vowed revenge and continued The Cartel with Santana. These teams have been involved in some wild and bloody matches. Which team will survive? NO HOLDS BARRED! Carlos Colon vs. Kamala w/Curtis Iaukea This actually goes all the way back to the USWA's WrestleStorm 2. Colon ended his bloody feud with Tiger Jeet Singh by defeating him in a Caribbean Death Match. Weeks later, Kamala and Iaukea arrived in the AWA and attacked Colon. We find out, Singh had paid Iaukea a lot of money to eliminate Colon. Over the next few months, Colon had to fight off several monsters like Mark Lewin, Kendo Nagasaki and Kamala. Colon kept fighting. Kamala got the upper hand when he was the last man standing in a 6 man steel cage elimination match at The Happening, thanks to Abdullah the Butcher. Colon was sidetracked by Abby but eventually knocked him out of the AWA. Meanwhile, Kamala and iaukea wanted the world title. Kamala sent a message to Steamboat by attacking Colon and put him out for weeks. Iaukea thought this was the end of Colon. No Way! Colon made his return on Memorial day and costed Kamala his title match with Steamboat. Even Steamboat was caught off guard by Colon's beating on Kamala and Iaukea. Iaukea has vowed to honor his promise to Singh and that Kamala will eliminate Colon once and for all. The last time these two were in the same building, they had a bloody brawl. A lot of people say Colon has a look in his eyes they've never seen. MEMPHIS STREET FIGHT!!! Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. "Superstar" Bill Dundee These two have been going at it off and on since the USWA days. Their AWA feud began in April at the St. Paul card when Dundee attacked Lawler after his match with Roy Lee Welch. They traded wins across the loop and ended up meeting in the first round of the Memorial Day tournament at the Mid South Coliseum. Lawler got the win. Later, Dundee attacked Lawler after his match with Austin Idol. Dundee ended up breaking Lawler's ribs and eventually costed Lawler the tournament. Lawler has been at home healing, giving promos from home. Dundee has been on TV calling Lawler a coward. Will this finally get settled at WrestleRock? AWA National Tag Team Title Bout The Beasts of Burden (C) w/Ox Baker vs. Cabin Fever The Beasts have held the titles since April and have steamrolled the competition. Cabin Fever came to the AWA with a solid reputation after a successful run as Pacific Coast Champs. Cabin Fever got involved in a hard hitting feud with The Highwaymen. On Memorial Day, Cabin Fever defeated The Highwaymen in a Tornado match to earn this title shot. After that bloody match, The Beasts attacked Cabin Fever to let them know what they're dealing with. Weeks later, Cabin Fever came back with an attack of their own, proving they're more than up for the challenge. This will truly be a fight for the titles. AWA TV Title Bout "Cowboy" Scott Casey (C) w/Sunshine vs. Ruthless Moretti Casey has enjoyed a solid run as TV champion with Sunshine being his biggest supporter. Moretti came on the scene and immediately made an impact by using his chain on several opponents. Casey defended his title against Moretti with the match ending in a double c.o. A pissed Moretti attacked Casey with his chain and hung him over the top rope. The following week, Sunshine gave an update on Casey and had words for Moretti. Moretti came out smiling and made some distasteful remarks towards Sunshine. Sunshine slapped him and what followed was shocking as Moretti put the chain collar around Sunshine's neck and told her to bark like a dog. The following week an enraged Casey cut a serious promo on Moretti. Moretti came out smiling and stroking his chain. Security was on high alert and ran out. Moretti taunted Casey while Security held Casey back. AWA National Title Bout Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson (C) vs. "The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol This has been mainly a battle of words between two very charismatic individuals. But Idol's arrogance and bragging rights went way up after he scored a win over Johnson at the Memorial Tournament. Johnson didn't make excuses but said lightning wont strike twice. Idol says he has the better body and Johnson just doesn't measure up and the title will look so much better around his waist. Johnson says he's going to shut Idol up at WrestleRock. AWA World Tag Team Title Bout The Awesome Twosome (C) vs. The Rock n Roll Express Fresh match here. Hennig and Adias formed a team and had the fans support. Things changed when they ended the popular title reign of the Bruise Brothers with very questionable actions. They became very pompous and annoying even naming themselves the Awesome Twosome. RnR came to the AWA and quickly rose the ranks to get this title shot. The champs dismissed this as a challenge and said RnR isn't in their league and they're not impressed with their background. That arrogance costed them when Ricky Morton defeated Brian Adias on TV. During the match, Hennig interfered but later Gibson proved RnR can fight fire with fire and helped his partner get the win as well as a satisfying double dropkick on Adias. It seems wherever RnR go they hold gold. Will the Awesome Twosome's reign be a short one? AWA World Title Bout Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat (C) vs. Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair w/Les Thornton Thornton claimed St. Clair was the greatest wrestler in the world and was set out to prove it here in the USA. At last year's Parade of Champions, St. Clair defeated Rick Martel to win the USWA TV title. St. Clair had an amazing year long reign, defeating all challengers. Due to his part at The Happening, St. Clair was stripped of his title and suspended for 30 days. Thornton and St. Clair didn't blink. Instead they went on a European tour and remained undefeated. When they came back, they received an invitation for the Memorial Tournament. St. Clair earned this world title shot by defeating Jerry Lawler in the finals (at the Mid South Coliseum!) St. Clair has been on the biggest roll in AWA/USWA history. Steamboat has taken the AWA by storm! He arrived in April and won a TV battle royal to earn a world title shot against Terry Funk. In St. Paul, Steamboat defeated Funk for the title. Funk even grabbed the house mic and said Steamboat was a hell of a man. Steamboat has successfully defended his title against all comers. Things got heated between these two at the contract signing. St. Clair ended up taking Steamboat down with a drop toe hold and slapping his head just to let him know he's going up against a wrestling machine. A week later, Steamboat came out and took down both St. Clair and Thornton with a top rope flying press. They've traded back wrestling wits and went to a stalemate during a TV tag match. However, St. Clair got in the last move by executing his finisher (Floating Butterfly Suplex) on Steamboat and sending him through a table. This will no doubt be a classic when Steamboat and St. Clair wrestle for the AWA world title at WrestleRock 86. All that and a special performance by rock n roll legend Chuck Berry along with a fireworks show!

I've said this before, but I really like the emphasis put on the magazine, merchandise, lighting and video packages. It gives WWW a top notch look and feel. How awesome would this have been IRL for the 80s woman wrestlers. Nice showcase for Apache. I'll be watching this build. Judging by the champs reactions before the match, I figured Medusa and Maxine winning the titles was a forgone conclusion. That strap match might be the match of the night. That was a brutal finish. Even Pardue was a bit shocked by her actions. However, she did what she had to do. YES! Moretti wins the battle royal and gets a future world title shot. Another classic match between Combs and Richter. They gave the fans their money's worth with 25 minutes of non stop action. Combs has now solidified herself as a true champion.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 6-25-86 Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of AWA Major League Wrestling. Lot's of action tonight as we head into WrestleRock 86. You'll see Ricky Morton take on one half of the AWA world tag team champions Brian Adias. Also in action will be AWA National Champ Rocky Johnson, Kamala, Wahoo McDaniel, Cabin Fever, The Highwaymen, Priceless and Superstar Bill Dundee. Billy Jack Strong takes on Steve O. And listen to this, The Spoiler faces Baron Von Raschke in the main event. I've been told that Rip Oliver, Matt Borne, Ron Garvin, Bobby Jaggers, The Cartel and The Superflys have all been banned from the building. I'll be speaking with both AWA world champ Ricky Steamboat and the number one contender Tony St. Clair as they get ready for their big match at WrestleRock. Fans, lets get to the ring. AWA National Champ Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson vs. Trent Watkins The fans are up and cheering as Johnson gives Watkins a big back body drop. Watkins slowly rises as Johnson hits a sunset flip for the win. Johnson holds up his National title to the cheering fans, then goes to ringside where Ken Resnick is waiting. Resnick: Tremendous win for the National Champion. Rocky, you face Austin Idol at WrestleRock. Last week he said you don't measure up to him and he's leaving Liberty Bowl Stadium with the National title. Johnson: Oh I heard him. I've been listening to his big mouth for weeks. Not only am I leaving WrestleRock with this here National title but I'm gonna shut Idol's mouth for good with these here fists! Cheers as Rocky does some shadow boxing before exiting. Commercial Break Priceless vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez Morrow and Fergie do not look happy tonight as they come to the ring without their Billionaires titles. Priceless work over their opponents with ease. Fergie nails Lopez with a billion dollar knee lift then tags in Morrow. Morrow picks up Lopez and hits a swinging neckbreaker for the win. Resnick: (smiling) Well it looks like the Bruise Brothers are looking pretty snazzy these days thanks to your Billionaire titles. They said it's compensation for you two hitting them over their heads with those titles a few weeks ago. Fergie: Ken Redneck! You better wipe that smile off your face before we knock it off! We're furious! Morrow: What those poor boys did was commit a theft! It's outrageous. We earned those titles and worked hard defending them night after night. At WrestleRock de poor boys will pay for their crime and pay dearly! Commercial Break Billy Jack Strong vs. Steve O Strong waits in the ring. Steve O comes down the aisle but is jumped from behind by Billy Jack Haynes and Ox Baker! Haynes heads up the aisle as Strong goes out and the brawl is on! Strong and Haynes trade blows. Strong gets the upper hand and hurls Haynes into the ring. Ox tries to attack Strong from behind but Strong turns around, pounds away on him then grabs him from behind and overhead back suplexes Ox on the concrete! The Ref just backs off and lets them fight. Strong rolls into the ring but is met by several knees from Haynes. Haynes stomps away on Strong, picks him up swings him to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Strong swings back and clotheslines Haynes! Strong picks up Haynes and delivers a delayed brainbuster! The fans cheer as Strong gives them a double bicep pose while Haynes is laid out in front of him. Commercial Break Resnick: Wow, we just had quite the impromptu match. The AWA is only big enough for one Billy Jack. That will get settled at WrestleRock when they meet in a loser leaves town match. Speaking of WrestleRock, my guest at this time is the controversial Ruthless Moretti. Resnick runs back as Moretti pops on screen swinging his chain and smiling. Moretti: (Bigger smile) What? Are you nervous Resnick? Calm down. Resnick: Just put that away ok. Look, what you did to Sunshine was way over the line and come WrestleRock you will have to deal with a very angry Scott Casey. Moretti: You see Resnick, my master plan to win the TV title is working. I have this here chain and he has his. I'm talking about Sunshine. (laughs) He's so focused on that ditz that he's forgetting that I'm here to win the TV title. Let him be mad, I don't care. But I'll tell you something, after I win the TV title, I bet that ditz leaves him and I wouldn't be surprised if she wants to hook up with a real man like me. (Laughs) But I wouldn't take her. Moretti wraps his chain around his fist and threatens Resnick then smiles. Moretti: Just kidding. Moretti leaves. Resnick: He's disgusting and is only adding fuel to the fire. Commercial Break Cabin Fever vs. Neil Jordan and Quinton Barnes Cabin Fever give their opponents a rough beating. Boone tags in Manny. Boone swings Jordan to the ropes and Manny hits the flying burrito for the win! Cabin Fever cuts a promo and says they've gone toe to toe with the Beasts of Burden and realized they can tame the Beasts and at WrestleRock they're going to do just that and take home the National tag team titles. Commercial Break Ricky Morton w/Robert Gibson vs. AWA Tag Team Champ Brian Adias w/ Curt Hennig The bell rings but all 4 men are still in the ring exchanging heated words. The Ref gets control without incident as Gibson and Hennig go to the outside. Adias tries to attack Morton but Morton hip tosses him over. Adias gets up and Morton dropkicks him out of the ring. Hennig runs over and helps Adias regroup. Gibson walks towards them and Hennig points and yells at him to walk away. Hennig puts his arm around Adias and starts to escort him away from the ring. Morton runs out, grabs both of their heads and knocks them together. Morton grabs Adias and hurls him back in the ring. Hennig gets up and heads towards the ring but Gibson cuts him off and pounds him back. Morton swings Adias to the ropes and back drops him. Adias staggers up and Morton scoop slams him down, swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Morton continues to work over Adias as Gibson cheers him on. The tide turns when Hennig trips Morton and Morton staggers into a forearm blast by Adias. Gibson chases Hennig but Hennig runs around the ring to avoid him. Adias picks up Morton and hits a vertical suplex. Adias rakes his boot across Morton's face, picks him up and slides his face along the top rope. Adias chokes Morton on the top rope then flings him back. Adias chokes Morton while yelling out at Gibson. Hennig laughs and cheers Adias on. Adias picks up Morton and hoists him up in a vertical suplex position but Gibson reaches in and trips Adias. Morton falls on top 1..2..3! Big POP! Hennig runs around but Gibson back drops him on the concrete! Gibson runs in the ring and helps Morton up then raises his arm. Adias staggers up and charges but RnR turn around and hammer away on him, swing him to the ropes and hit a double dropkick! The fans are up and cheering. Commercial Break Resnick: The champs looked off their game as they wobbled their way back. I think they have a tough task ahead when they defend their AWA world tag titles against the RnR Express at WrestleRock. Speaking of tough tasks. One of the featured matches at Liberty Bowl Stadium will be El Canek facing Giant Haystacks. I understand Jose Lothario is still in the hospital but is doing much better. Joining me now is the man who put him there, Giant Haystacks. Boos as Giant Haystacks slowly walks out. Resnick: I have to ask, what was the purpose of doing that unspeakable act to Jose Lothario? Haystacks: It was a message! Lothario came out here week after week giving us updates on El Canek. He did this because Canek was to scared to come out here. I put Canek out with ease. He doesn't want this match because he knows he's no match for me! I wanted to remind him what he's dealing with and Lothario was the sacrifice. It's all your fault Canek. You should of just went back to Mexico and let all this go. You're a foolish man Canek and your life will never be the same after WrestleRock! Commercial Break The Highwaymen vs. Todd Rooney and Gary Williams Highwaymen do a number on their opponents before finishing them off with the spiked piledriver. Resnick: Ok, you two will face the Golden Boys at WrestleRock and I'm sure the winner will be in line for a title shot. Hickerson: Yea, we heard those wimps talking about how bad they want this win but let me clear something up, they aint gonna get it! Duncum: Those punks must have forgotten who they're going up against... Boos as the Vin Man strolls out. Vin: Whoa, hold on boys. Just listen to me for a second. Nobody knows those meatheads like I do and I can help you win. All you have to do is give me a chance. Hickerson: You hard of hearing boy? You best stay out of our way. This is your last chance! Duncum: And you better unnastan! Highwaymen push Vinnie out of the way as they exit. Vin: Sounds good guys. I'll see you at WrestleRock. I'll see you there to Razzy! Vin Man Yea! Resnick: I feel sorry for him. Commercial Break Kamala w/Curtis Iaukea vs. Carl Kellerman Before the match, Iaukea stops for a interview. Iaukea: Carlos Colon! I hope you're watching because I want you to watch this match very closely. The blood of this poor soul is on your hands. Kamala! Attack! Kamala just mauls Kellerman. Kamala swings him to the ropes and puts him down with a double thrust shot. Kamala picks him up and choke slams him down. Kamala swings off the ropes and hits the splash 1..2..3! Iaukea is pointing his kendo stick and yelling up at Kamala. Kamala hurls Kellerman out of the ring. Kamala goes out, picks him up and rams him into the steel post. Kellerman is a bloody mess. Kamala holds up Kellerman as Iaukea nails him with his kendo stick! Officials and wrestlers run out to stop this. Commercial Break Chief Wahoo McDaniel vs. Paul Canton Wahoo wins the match with a tomahawk chop! Wahoo cuts a promo and says Bockwinkle better be ready for a wrestling match at WrestleRock. He says he might be pissed at Bock but he wants to beat Bock with pure skill and that's what he'll do. He's going to show Bock who the superior wrestler is. Commercial Break "Superstar" Bill Dundee vs. Riley Davidson Dundee showboats and yells Lawler's name the entire time before winning the match with the Bomb's Away. Resnick: Ok Dundee, I want you to wait here and listen to these comments from Jerry Lawler. Lawler is at his home. Lawler: Dundee, my ribs wont be 100% at WrestleRock but brother that sure as hell isn't going to stop me! Every time I wince in pain I think of you and all that does is get me mad. I'm going unleash all this anger on you in that street fight. This wont be a fight. It'll be a beating! I'm going to beat you down until you're bloody and begging for mercy and then I'm going to beat on you some more! Get ready Bill because the King is coming back! Resnick: Pretty serious words. Dundee; You said it. They're just words. Lawler is nothing but words. I told you he's full of hot air. I'm the real deal, that's why you've seen me out here week after week wrestling while that coward is at home. At WrestleRock, the only person getting a bloody beating will be that phony King. The Superstar runs this place and Lawler, you or anybody else better not forget it! Commercial Break The Spoiler vs. Baron Von Raschke w/Paul Jones These two will be on opposing teams in the 2 ring steel cage match at WrestleRock. Both sides have been going at it for weeks with interference which is why Jerry Jarrett banned everybody from the building tonight. As soon as the bell rings, Spoiler charges Jones but Jones quickly runs out of the ring. Baron takes advantage and nails Spoiler from behind. Baron had put Spoiler out with a concussion so he starts pounding away on his head. Spoiler is down and Baron stomps away on his head. Baron picks up Spoiler and slams his head several times on the turnbuckle, then grabs him and hits a gut wrench suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Baron chokes away breaking at the 5 count. Baron grabs Spoiler's head and slams it in his knee. Baron picks up Spoiler and body slams him down then stomps away on his head. Baron holds up the claw. Baron swings Spoiler to the ropes and goes to clamp on the claw but Spoiler kicks him in the gut and hits a jaw breaker. Both men are down. Jones is screaming for Baron to get up. Spoiler rolls over, grabs the ropes and helps himself up. Baron staggers up and Spoiler scoop slams him down. Spoiler grabs Baron's arm and lifts him up. Spoiler hops up on the turnbuckles, walks across the ropes and comes down with a fist to Baron's head. Spoiler puts his knee on Baron's chest and pounds away on his head. Spoiler picks up Baron, swings him to the ropes and puts him down with a big right punch. The fans go wild when Spoiler signals for the claw. Spoiler waits as Baron staggers up. Spoiler clamps on the claw! Spoiler wrenches away! Paul Jones gets in the ring and hits Spoiler with his cane. The Ref signals for the DQ. Jones runs outside and throws a chair into the ring. Jones gets in the ring and grabs the chair. He holds it up and is ready to swing it down on Spoiler but Spoiler nails Jones with a lowblow! Jones goes down. Spoiler gets up and hurls Jones out of the ring. Baron wobbles up and picks up the chair but Spoiler turns around and blasts Baron. Spoiler gets the chair. Baron gets to his knees and Spoiler cracks him over the head with the chair! Spoiler sets the chair down. Spoiler picks up Baron and clamps the claw on his bloody face! Spoiler wrenches away then pulls Baron in, hoists him up and piledrives him on the chair! The Ref is trying to stop this. Spoiler drops down and once again applies the claw! Spoiler wrenches away until officials run in to stop things. Commercial Break Lance Russell is standing by ringside. Lance Russell: My goodness. Baron Von Raschke was just stretchered out of here. This could change things drastically for WrestleRock. A lot will be settled on July 3rd inside Liberty Bowl Stadium. Ok, at WrestleRock, Ricky Steamboat will defend the AWA world title against the number one contender and undefeated Tony St. Clair. Please welcome out the world champ Ricky Steamboat. Massive cheers as Steamboat comes out waving and holding up the world title. Lance: Ricky, every since you defeated Terry Funk for that title, you've been a fighting champion, taking on all comers. However, Tony St. Clair is a different kind of challenger isn't he? Steamboat: Lance, one thing I've prided myself on is my ability to adapt to any kind of challenger. Mr. St. Clair does pose a different threat but I have tremendous faith in my abilities and athleticism. I've been with the best and I've beaten the best..... Boooooos! As Tony St. Clair and Les Thornton come out. Les is waving the Union Jack Flag. Lance: Wait a minute, just hold on gentlemen, you will get your chance in a moment, I don't want any more trouble tonight. Les: There will be no trouble. We're simply coming out here as gentlemen. Mr. Steamboat, we heard you use words such as athleticism, ability and best. My friend, Sir Tony St. Clair is simply the best, so when you mentioned that word, well that gives us the right to come out here for a discussion. Steamboat: You know something Les? You and Tony really like to throw that around don't you? Hey, I'm not denying Mr. St. Clair's reputation. I never have. But you seem to be inflating his head quite a bit. Just remember, pride commeth before the fall. Les: Thank you for your words of wisdom Champ. Remember those words after you feel this. St. Clair nails Steamboat with a European uppercut, then quickly grabs him and executes a floating butterfly suplex onto the nearby table! Steamboat crashes through the table! Lance: Come on! Tony St. Clair snatches the mic. Tony: Mr. Steamboat, you will address me as Sir Tony Simply the Best St. Clair! St. Clair picks up the AWA world title. Tony: And after WrestleRock, you and all these idiotic Americans will address me as the AWA world champion! Tony St. Clair holds up the title as Les Thornton waves the Union Jack Flag while Lance and the medics tend Steamboat. Brenda Britton and the WrestleRock 86 Report WrestleRock 86 Saturday, July 3rd Liberty Bowl Stadium, Memphis TN AWA World Title Bout Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat (C) vs. Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair w/Les Thornton AWA World Tag Team Title Bout The Awesome Twosome (C) vs. The Rock n Roll Express AWA National Title Bout Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson (C) vs. "The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol AWA National Tag Team Title Bout The Beasts of Burden (C) w/Ox Baker vs. Cabin Fever AWA TV Title Bout "Cowboy" Scott Casey (C) w/ Sunshine vs. Ruthless Moretti RAGE IN THE CAGE- 2 ring steel cage match! All 5 opponents must be handcuffed inside the cage to win the match The Spoiler/Ron Garvin/Bobby Jaggers/The Superflys vs. Baron Von Raschke/Matt Borne/Rip Oliver/The Cartel w/Paul Jones MEMPHIS STREET FIGHT!!! Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. "Superstar" Bill Dundee NO HOLDS BARRED!!! Carlos Colon vs. Kamala w/Curtis Iaukea El Canek vs. Giant Haystacks Chief Wahoo McDaniel vs. Nick Bockwinkle The Bruise Brothers vs. Priceless The Highwaymen vs. The Golden Boys Battle of the Billy Jacks- Loser leaves town Billy Jack Strong vs. Billy Jack Haynes w/Ox Baker Tag Team Elimination Match Brad Rheingans and Da Crusher vs. The Great Gagne and Duke Myers The Fabulous Ones vs. Southern Justice Special musical performance by rock n roll legend Chuck Berry along with a fireworks show!

Steel and Freight Train are working well together. Nice win by Duk. Love that finish. Kernodle helps his partner out but pays for it later against Abdullah. With Sullivan on the outside, wrestlers will always have to be on high alert. Long Riders and Karachi Vice could become a serious money making feud. I'm all for the push Al Perez is getting. This guy could be the game's next big star. Smirnoff gets the best of Windham tonight but Windham will live to fight another day. That main event really gave the fans their money's worth. Chicky teaming with Zaibatsu is gold.

Velvet has a new lease on life since winning the TV title. I like the idea of a WWW magazine. Nice touch WOW! Mad Maxine looks like a superstar tonight. Champions beware because Medusa is coming for gold. Moretti continues her dominance. I think we're looking at a future world champ.

The Masked Avenger is off to a great start. Gator and Megaman get a very impressive win over the Guerreros. YES! We get our first Hansen/Simmons one on one. After that finish I think we're in for a lot more. I'm glad Busick is involved in something. He's been built up so well here. Blackman and Douglas have been impressive but the Midnights show them why they're the champs. After that performance, Vic's stock in pacific has gone way up. I'm sure Ricky is proud. Playboy now has Duggan to contend with. Orton wins a battle over Pillman. Thumbs up for this program. Very satisfying win for the Odd couple Severn and Jarrett. Damn, that piledriver by Cameron was devastating. Badd Co. give the Hart Foundation a serious challenge. Impressive finish. Hart's are going to give the fans some classic title defenses. So many great teams for them to work with. Smothers and Owen is another exciting program I can get behind. These secondary title matches are giving us some show stealing matches.

3 days of the Great American Bash is a wrestling fan's dream. Can't wait!

Who is the Masked Avenger??? This is going to be a fun story. Crazy Gang take out Brickhouse but then feel the wrath of Gator and Mega Man. Nice twist here. The odd couple might just end up being title contenders. A Pillman/Orton program is something I can defiantly get behind. Brigade has some serious momentum going! LOL, I knew Cornette had to say something tonight. Good ol Hacksaw Duggan resurfaces and aligns himself with the Brits as he rekindles his feud with his former rival Playboy Buddy Rose. So many great matches will come from this faction feud.

We're all caught up and ready for the Great American Bash! Damn! That's a rough schedule for the NWA champs. Look at the 3 opponents Magnum has to face in 3 nights. My goodness. Your stories are always so creative. Slater and Olympia is the perfect example. I guess this territory isn't big enough for Cooley and Landel. Winner gets the title and loser must go. LOL, Solie thinking about RPG climbing to get the contract had me laughing. Look at Danny Davis getting a fun angle in the game. I don't think he'll be laughing when Bennett gets a hold of him. Masked Superstar gets an impressive win and follows with a great promo. That alone just sold more tickets to the Bash. Adnan and Khan will be a devastating force! Terry Daniels is one tough marine but he's got one tough task ahead of him. Why do I have a feeling Poffo is going to end up in a dress LOL. Jimmy Jam and Precious have remained one of the hottest acts in the game. It's always a big main event when the Armstrongs and Stud Stable go at it. Is it possible? Can it be? After the biggest heel run in wrestling, the Rich's have gone good? Unbelievable! Only a loving mother could make this happen. The Bash is going to be an incredible 3 nights of non stop action. Can't wait!

Great promo by Wild Bill. Love that you reminded everybody of his Texas history with Brooks. Good job with the continuity. Bleh built Texas into a must read territory and I'm glad your keeping that spirit alive. Dutch immediately follows with a passionate promo. Hey, anybody who fought in Vietnam is beyond tough. As always, Radiance entertains. They fit in so well here. Jumbo makes a devastating tv debut! This really felt special. I try to use my world champ the same way. I would have to consider Jimmy Jack's win over Chicky a mild upset. I have a feeling Chicky wont just let this one go. To the Sports Arena, Love that finish in the opener. Slick and Whatley work so well together. Whatley's not the only one that's benefiting from Slick. Devil's Duo score a major win. Radiance pull one over tonight as Sommers helps Embry get the win. Glamor Boys show they're not going down so easily. Look at that, Scott Irwin defeats The Super Destroyer. Well, Slick goes 2 for 3 tonight. Brooks and Wild Bill keep the heat. Moondogs better be ready to feel the wrath of the Youngbloods when they enter the cage. That's one of the marquee matches I'm looking forward to at the Great American Bash. Smirnoff wins a battle against Dutch but there's a bigger battle ahead. Heck of a main event as Jumbo and Mantell tear the house down for 45 minutes. The Bash is set! Magnum vs. Jumbo! You have an instant classic on your hands. Everything is falling into place for the Great American Bash.

Great way to kick things off! That 8 Woman tag match really gets the fans going right off the bat. YES! Can't wait for the Combs/Richter rematch. The Candice/Mitchell feud has been one of my favorites. You're doing a great job building this one up. Velvet proves her TV title win wasn't a fluke as she takes Rhonda down for the second time. Best of luck going for your PHD. Very impressive!

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 6-18-86 Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of AWA Major League Wrestling. Right off the bat, huge main event tonight as AWA World champ Ricky Steamboat teams with Wahoo McDaniel to take on Tony St. Clair and Nick Bockwinkle. My goodness that's a match you want wont to miss. Also tonight Matt Borne clashes with Ron Garvin. In a battle of bodyguards match, Crusher goes up against Duke Myers. I'll be speaking with Carlos Colon as well as Bill Dundee. All that and so much more. Let's get to the action. The Golden Boys vs. Sam Smith and Riley Ferguson Golden Boys have really been coming together as a unit and they're looking good tonight as they get the win with a double Gourdbuster! During the match the camera spotted The Vin Man lurking from the aisle. Golden Boys cut a promo about their upcoming match with The Highwaymen at WrestleRock. They say they need this win bad so they can get themselves a future title shot. They also warn Vin Man to steer clear of them. Commercial Break Footage from last week is shown as Giant Haystacks comes out, confronts Jose Lothario, chokes him until he passes out then double choke slams him on the concrete. Lothario is stretchered out. Resnick: Fans you just saw that disgusting act of violence by Giant Haystacks. Jose Lothario announced that El Canek would be in action today but I understand El Canek has been at the hospital with Lothario and had to cancel today's appearance. We do have words from El Canek from the hospital earlier this week. Canek speaks while subtitles roll across the screen. Canek: Haystacks! You've gone to far and way over the line! I will see to it that you will feel all the pain Jose has felt. Resnick: Giant Haystacks might be the most devastating force I've ever seen but at WrestleRock he's going up against a strong and determined El Canek. That will be one colossal showdown. Let's go back to the ring. "The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol vs. Trent Watkins Idol must be feeling good because he spends a lot of time showboating and flexing for the fans. Idol wins the match with the Las Vegas Leglock. Resnick: Ok Austin, you and Rocky Johnson will finally settle things at WrestleRock for the National title. I know you scored a win over him at the tournament but Rocky says lightning wont strike twice. Idol: Well darling, he certainly is living in fantasy land isn't he? Johnson! Time to get a grip on reality brother. Just face the cold hard facts. I'm walking out of WrestleRock with the National title and that's something you're just going to have to live with. Idol gives the booing fans a double bicep pose Idol: You see, Johnson just doesn't measure up daddy! Commercial Break Da Crusher w/Brad Rheingans vs. Duke Myers w/Greg Gagne Myers attacks at the bell and nails Crusher with a forearm blast to the back of the head. Myers grabs the top rope and stomps away on Crusher. Myers kicks Crusher out of the ring. Gagne runs over and kicks Crusher. Rheingans runs over, tackles Gagne and unloads with punches. Myers goes to the outside, loads his forearm pad and blasts Rheingans from behind. Crusher gets up, twirls Myers around and unloads with punches. The Ref hits 10 and signals for the Double C.O. Resnick: (looking over his shoulder then back to the camera) They're still going at it. Those four will meet at WrestleRock in an elimination tag match. Hopefully this will all get settled once and for all. Commercial Break Southern Justice vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez The arrogant Battens finish things off with a double Hot Shot. Resnick: Ok, with me now is Jerry Jarrett. Jarrett is quickly interrupted by the Battens. Brad: Excuse us oh mighty one but you said you were going to announce our opponents for BattenRock. Bart: Yea, quit stalling. We want to know who we'll be showcasing our talents against at BattenRock. Jarrett: (smiling) Well boys, everything is set. At WrestleRock, your opponents will be none other than The Fabulous Ones! That's right, fresh off their tour of Japan, the Fabs will be coming to the Liberty Bowl and they will be facing the two of you. Sound good? Battens are actually speechless as the fans keep cheering. Jarrett: Good luck boys. Jarrett exits. Battens regroup. Brad: Hey, we're not scared. At BattenRock, the not so fabulous ones don't stand a chance. Bart puts his arm around Brad and walks him out. Resnick: How about that! The Fabulous Ones will return at WrestleRock. Battens come back Bart: It's BattenRock! Commercial Break Resnick: I'm here with Carlos Colon. Carlos, you heard last week's comments by Curtis Iaukea. He says this is war and at WrestleRock Kamala is going to end you in the No Holds Barred match. Colon: Iaukea has tried and tried to put me out but him and all his monsters have failed. I... Kamala attacks Colon! Resnick runs out of there. Kamala chops away on Colon as Iaukea cheers him on. Kamala grabs Colon and holds him as Iaukea swings his kendo stick but Colon ducks and Iaukea hits Kamala. Colon puts Iaukea down with a jumping headbutt. Colon punches away on Kamala but Kamala rakes his eyes, grabs him and swings him into the steel post. Colon is lying against the post. Kamala charges but Colon moves at the last second. Kamala hits hard and falls back. Both men are lying there as several wrestlers come out to stop further fighting. Commercial Break "Superstar" Bill Dundee vs. Clinton Stitch Dundee's confidence is at an all time high as he struts around the ring having a great time. Dundee slams his opponent, goes to the top rope and hits the Bombs Away for the win. Resnick: Bill, your feud with Lawler goes back a long way. Will it finally end at WrestleRock when the two of you face off in a Memphis Street Fight? Dundee: First off, will Lawler even show? I mean where's that coward been? Resnick: At home healing his broken ribs thanks to you. Dundee: That's right thanks to me. Hey, I did everybody a favor. That guy is nothing but an ego maniac and a pompous jackass. I should be the one getting cheered. I'm a hero. If he does have the guts to show, well then I'm going to break more than his ribs. If Lawler were here right now, I would punch him right in the mouth. But he aint here because he's a coward! Commercial Break Footage from last week is shown as Ruthless Moretti grabs Sunshine and puts the chain collar around her neck giving her quite a scare. Resnick: Fans, with me now is the AWA TV Champion Scott Casey. Scott, I know that was hard to watch. How's Sunshine doing? Casey: Of course she's a bit shaken up but she'll be ok. She's a fighter. Moretti! You went way to far! This is more about the TV title. This is personal. You made a big time mistake boy and at WrestleRock you're going to have to pay big time! Thundering boos as Moretti walks out stroking his chain and smiling. Immediately security runs out. Casey tries charging but Security holds him back. Moretti keeps smiling at Casey and waving his arms for him to fight. More security comes out to prevent that and it takes all hands on deck to hold Casey back. Commercial Break AWA National Tag Champs The Beasts of Burden and Billy Jack Haynes w/Ox Baker vs. Tim Patton, Arnie Goldstein and Maurice Thorpe Total annihilation! Beasts put down Thorpe with double boots to the face. Haynes comes in and finishes the match with a full nelson. Beasts run over and knock Patton and Goldstein off the apron. As if that wasn't enough. Haynes holds up Thorpe as Ox puts him down with a heart punch! Ox cuts an intimidating promo saying Cabin Fever doesn't have a clue what they're dealing with at WrestleRock. And the imposter Billy Jack Strong is leaving WrestleRock without his name and dignity! Commercial Break Resnick: Please welcome out the Rock n Roll Express. Massive cheers as Ricky and Robert head down the aisle hugging the girls and high fiving the guys. Resnick: You guys get a well deserved AWA world tag title shot at WrestleRock but I've just been informed that next week Ricky Morton will go one on one with one half of the tag champs Brian Adias. Lot going on. Robert: You said it Ken. RnR came to the AWA with one goal in mind and we're going to achieve that at WrestleRock. Ricky: That's right! We heard the champ's comments last week and they seem to be underestimating us a bit. Hey that's ok. Brian Adias you're going to get a preview next week. Boos as The Awesome Twosome stroll out with the belts on their shoulders just oozing confidence. Adias: Listen up! Next week's butt whipp'n I give you will in fact be a preview of what's in store for you two jokes at WrestleRock. Hennig: I hear you two are a pretty good little team but you're not awesome. We're awesome! Now that we're up close, I have to say, you two don't look like much. I really don't get the hype. Ricky: Well hey, we can go right now! RnR jump in the ring with fists up. The fans boo as Hennig and Adias laugh and walk away. Commercial Break "Rugged" Ron Garvin vs. "Maniac" Matt Borne w/Paul Jones These two have been going at it all over the AWA and tonight is no different. It's nothing but a hard hitting slugfest. Garvin starts to get the upper hand when RIP OLIVER hits the ring and attacks Garvin. As the Ref signals for the DQ, BOBBY JAGGERS runs in and hammers away on Oliver. All 4 men are fighting. BARON VON RASCHKE hits the ring and joins in but wait, here comes THE SPOILER! It's a pier six brawl! Paul Jones is signaling to the back. THE CARTEL comes out but before they get to the ring, THE SUPERFLYS come out from the crowd, hop the railing and hammer away on The Cartel! It's nothing but chaos! Commercial Break Lance: My goodness, all I can say is I hope 2 rings and a cage can contain all those men at WrestleRock. That might be one of the most brutal matches I'll ever see. And remember, the only way a team can win the match is by handcuffing all 5 of their opponents to the cage. A rage in the cage it will be. Cheers as 'Boogie Fever' plays over the speakers The Bruise Brothers come out wearing new suits, new sunglasses, gold watches and alligator shoes. Lance: My oh my, you guys look pretty darn good tonight. Cash: Lance, take a look at the footage. Footage from last week is shown as The Bruise Brothers walk out during the RnR/Priceless match and steal the Billionaires titles. Snowman: You like our watches Lance? Solid gold baby. Cash: You know we took those Billionaires titles to my guy Clay over at the pawn shop and turns out they were worth more than a pretty penny. Hey, we figured since they hit us over the head with those titles a couple weeks ago, Priceless owed us some, some, what's the word Snowman? Snowman: (laughs) Compensation. Cash: HAHAHA, compensation indeed. And if Priceless has a problem with that, well I guess we can settle the matter at WrestleRock. Bruise Brothers stroll out. Lance: (laughing) Ok there you have it. Makes sense to me. Well fans, our big main event when we come back. Should be an outstanding one. Commercial Break AWA World Champ Ricky Steamboat and Wahoo McDaniel vs. Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair and Nick Bockwinkle w/Les Thornton Defiantly one of the biggest matches ever on AWA television. The fans cheer as Steamboat and St. Clair start things off. They both trade arm drags and hip tosses along with some chain wrestling but end up in a stalemate. Both men give each other a look and tag out. Bock and Wahoo goes a bit differently. Wahoo is still pretty pissed about Bock's tournament post match attack on his knee. Wahoo chops away on Bock, swings him to the ropes and gives him a big back drop. Bock staggers up and Wahoo scoop slams him down and follows with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Wahoo grabs Bock's leg and kicks away at the knee then quickly applies the figure four! Bock is screaming in pain. St. Clair runs in and drops a knee on Wahoo. Steamboat runs in and chops St. Clair back to his corner. The Ref guides Steamboat back which allows St. Clair to drag Bock over and tag himself in. St. Clair picks up Wahoo and hits a snap suplex, goes to the middle ropes and crashes down with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. St. Clair swings Wahoo to the ropes, somersaults and nails him with a diving headbutt to the mid section. St. Clair tags in Bock. They hoist Wahoo up and hit a double vertical suplex 1..2..Steamboat breaks it. St. Clair throws a punch at Steamboat but Steamboat ducks and punches him back to the corner. The Ref regains control. Bock hits a gutwrench suplex on Wahoo, picks him up and hits a back breaker 1..2..Kick Out. Bock yells at the Ref. Bock swings Wahoo to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Wahoo kicks him, dives over and tags in Steamboat. Steamboat picks up Bock and atomic drops him into the turnbuckles, Bock hits and staggers into a back suplex by Steamboat 1..2..Kick Out. Steamboat reaches down to pick up Bock but Bock rakes his eyes, crawls over and tags in St. Clair. St. Clair charges but Steamboat back drops him. St. Clair staggers up and Steamboat chops him down. Bock runs in and Steamboat chops him down. Bock staggers up and backwards as Wahoo nails him with a chop. The Ref guides Bock back. Steamboat swings St. Clair to the ropes and dropkicks him down. Steamboat swings off the ropes but Bock kicks him on the back. Wahoo runs over, grabs Bock and hurls him into the ring. Wahoo picks up Bock and chops him into the corner and unleashes a flurry of chops. Steamboat staggers up as St. Clair nails him with a European uppercut. Steamboat falls back against the ropes then comes forward and nails St. Clair with a chop. They engage in a European uppercut/Chop fight. Ding Ding Ding! The TV time limit has expired. The match is a DRAW. Wahoo stops his flurry as Bock sinks down and rolls out of the ring. Steamboat and St. Clair are still going at it. Les gets in the ring and grabs Steamboat but Steamboat turns around and chops Les down. St. Clair seizes the moment and nails Steamboat from behind with a clothesline. St. Clair picks up Steamboat and executes his floating butterfly suplex. Wahoo runs over as St. Clair and Les roll out of the ring. Boos as Les raises St. Clair's arm. Brenda Britton and the WrestleRock 86 Report. WrestleRock 86 Saturday July 3rd Liberty Bowl Stadium, Memphis TN, also available on closed circuit TV AWA World Title Bout Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat (C) vs. Tony "Simply The Best" St. Clair w/Les Thornton AWA World Tag Team Title Bout The Awesome Twosome (C) vs. The Rock n Roll Express AWA National Title Bout Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson (C) vs. "The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol AWA TV Title Bout "Cowboy" Scott Casey (C) w/Sunshine vs. Ruthless Moretti AWA National Tag Team Title Bout The Beasts of Burden (C) w/Ox Baker vs. Cabin Fever Rage in the Cage! 2 Rings Steel Cage- winners must handcuff all 5 opponents to the cage The Spoiler/Ron Garvin/Bobby Jaggers and The Superflys vs. Baron Von Raschke/Matt Borne/Rip Oliver and The Cartel w/Paul Jones MEMPHIS STREET FIGHT!!! Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. "Superstar" Bill Dundee NO HOLDS BARRED! Carlos Colon vs. Kamala w/Curtis Iaukea El Canek vs. Giant Haystacks Wahoo McDaniel vs. Nick Bockwinkle The Bruise Brothers vs. Priceless The Golden Boys vs. The Highwaymen Tag Team Elimination Match Brad Rheingans and Da Crusher vs. The Great Gagne and Duke Myers Battle of the Billy Jacks- Loser Leaves Town Billy Jack Strong vs. Billy Jack Haynes w/Ox Baker The Fabulous Ones vs. Southern Justice Special performance by Rock n Roll legend Chuck Berry along with a fireworks show

Thanks to the Freight Train, US Steel finally gets the better of a manager. I can just imagine that lariat Kendall gave Akbar. Radiance tries a post match attack but luckily the Glamor Boys put a stop to that. Jimmy Jack's win streak comes to an end at the hands of Abdullah. No shame in that. I'm sensing a feud brewing between Karachi Vice and the Irwins. More heat added to the Funks/Zaibatsu feud as well as Jumbo/Mantell. The Great American Bash is going to be off the charts!

The odd couple Severn and Jarrett are in synch and beat the Suicide Blonds. Things are heating up as the Thundercats and Iron & Steel have a pretty good post match brawl. Badd Co. has been quiet lately but prove tonight they're still in the game. Windham might soon be in the title picture. WOW! New tag team champs as the Midnight Express find a way to take down the Bulls! The Midnights were always great at taking advantage of a situation. Very much looking forward to this title run and also hearing about it from Cornette. I have a feeling only one man will survive the Gilbert/Muta feud. Another guy who's been quiet has been Nick Busick. That changed tonight with a spinebuster win over Hector. Hansen sends a strong message and Steamboat feels the pain. Looks like the Playboy's plan is paying off. However, the British guys will up for the fight. Hart Foundation prove their title win wasn't a fluke. I like that you always manage to find fresh things to do for guys that have been in the territory awhile.

AWA @ The Louisville Gardens 6-13-86 The Golden Boys (Dan Spivey and Kevin Kelly) defeated Two Local Talents with a double front face suplex. Vin Man was seen out in the crowd. Carlos Colon defeated Rene Goulet with a flying clothesline from the top rope The Great Gagne w/Duke Myers defeated Brad Rheingans- Da Crusher was unable to be in Rheingans corner tonight. Duke takes advantage of this and nails Rheingans with his loaded forearm behind the Ref's back which allows Gagne to get the pin. The Superflys and The Cartel battle to a wild double DQ Baron Von Raschke w/Paul Jones defeated The Spoiler- During a Ref bump, Spoiler had the claw on Baron but Paul Jones ran in and cracked Spoiler over the head with a chair. Baron regrouped and clamped the claw on an already unconscious Spoiler. The Ref crawled over and saw Spoiler was out and signaled for the bell. Cabin Fever and Billy Jack Strong defeated AWA National Tag Champs Beasts of Burden and Billy Jack Haynes w/Ox Baker- All out hard hitting match. During a pier six brawl, Manny rolled up Rip for the 1..2..3! Special Attraction Wrestling Match Tony "Simply The Best" St. Clair w/Les Thornton defeated Steve O with a floating butterfly suplex. After the match, Les got on the mic and announced Sir Tony as the next AWA World Champion. AWA National Champ Rocky Johnson and Wahoo McDaniel defeated Nick Bockwinkle and "The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol- These guys gave the fans one heck of a 45 minute match. While Wahoo and Bock were fighting on the outside, Austin swings Johnson into the corner and charges in but Johnson sunset flips over him and gets the 1..2..3!

Mega Man has got some momentum going. Oh yea, looks like we're going to get a Thunderbirds/Iron & Steel program. Nice way to rekindle that storyline. Young Jarrett is making a name for himself in Pacific and has even gotten over with Severn. Stopping Hansen has really elevated Simmons to another level. Just ask Mike Miller. LOL, I never would of guessed Finlay would align with the Playboy Club. Didn't see that coming. I have to say, I think Buddy Rose might be a genius. Solid 6 man tag to end the show. Bubba once again gets the best of Burke but now he has another big man to deal with. Who is this masked man???

Man, Dusek was right. Change can be a good thing. WSW involved with the Great American Bash is going to be pretty damn cool! The stakes are high for the Jumbo/Mantell title match. I would love to hear Gary Michael Cappetta announce the name Constantino Melendez LOL. Sullivan was so ruthless in the ring. Always liked that double stomp move. Devil's Duo are quickly rising the ranks. Great visual finish in the Perez/Sommers match. Nothing like a contract signing to add importance to a big title bout. Jumbo's letter was so creative and well done. Of course Tojo adds in his colorful words. Mantell keeps it simple and straight to the point. This is going to be a good one. To the Sports Arena, HAHAHA! Slick trying to sell Rufus a watch had me cracking up. Scott Hog Irwin gets a big win over Whatley. I believe this was Whatley's first defeat in WSW. Moondogs show their ready for their cage match with Tribal Nation by putting the Fort Brag Brotherhood down. However, it will be a lot harder for Sullivan to interfere from outside the cage. Jimmy Jack is certainly living up to the Funk name. Dirty Dutch and Killer Brooks are two guys who aren't afraid to go at it with chairs. I've enjoyed the Dory/Chicky house show feud. Chicky has got to be considered for a title shot after that tremendous win over Dory. Terry and Mantell send the fans home happy and Mantell sends a strong message to Jumbo and Tojo.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Civic Center 6-11-86 "From coast to coast, border to border and continent to continent, welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling" Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Huge show lined up. You will see the NWA National tag team champs the Beasts of Burden. Also in action will be the National champ Rocky Johnson. Wahoo McDaniel will be in action as well as the Highwaymen, Ruthless Moretti, Billy Jack Strong . The AWA World tag team champs Curt Hennig and Brian Adias will be here. I understand Curtis Iaukea and Kamala have something to say. Jose Lothario will give us another El Canek update. Big rematch as the Rock n Roll Express takes on Priceless. And our main event is a good one as The Superflys take on Paul Jones Army members Matt Borne and Rip Oliver. I'll personally be interviewing Les Thornton and Tony St. Clair. And finally Brenda Britton will give us another WrestleRock report. Let's get things going. AWA National Champ Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson vs. Neil Jordan Johnson is pumped up tonight as he fires off some rapid fire jabs then puts Jordan down with a big right punch. As Jordan rises, Johnson hits a sunset flip for the win. Resnick: Rocky Johnson, come on over. At WrestleRock you'll be defending that National title against the man who has a victory over you, one Austin Idol. Idol seems very confident that he's going to walk out of the Liberty Bowl with that title. Johnson: Hey, I'm not going to make any excuses. Yea, Austin Idol got the W on me in Memphis. All that did was got me focused and back on track brother. Idol! Come Wrestlerock lightning wont strike twice! I'm walk'n out just like I'm walk'n in, with this title! Cheers as Johnson holds his title up. Commercial Break The Highwaymen vs. Clinton Stitch and Carl Kellerman Highwaymen beat down their opponents and finish things off with the spiked piledriver. Resnick: I'm standing here with Bobby Duncum and Phil Hickerson, the Highwaymen. Last week it was announced that you two will be facing the Golden Boys Dan Spivey and Kevin Kelly at Wrestlerock. No doubt about it, whoever wins that match will surely be in line for a title shot. Boos as The Vin Man walks out wearing a neck brace. Vin: Rezzy, look what the Golden Boys did to me. Yea, they're real big men aren't they? Well it's now become my personal priority to see them get some payback. And I mean payback Vin Man style...YEA! Highwaymen, I can help you beat them and get you a shot at the tag titles. All I ask for in return is that you let me be in your corner so I can watch you embarrass those two meatheads at WrestleRock. Hickerson: What's the matter with you boy? Look, we don't want you around us! We don't need your help and we damn sure don't want your help! So get lost! Duncum: You unnastan! Highwaymen push past Vinnie. Resnick: Well, I guess you got your answer. Vin: They'll come around. They need me and they know they need me. See ya on the flip side Rezzy. Commercial Break Footage from the Memorial Day Memphis card is shown as Carlos Colon returns and gives Iaukea and Kamala a kendo stick beating. Resnick: Every since December, Kamala and Curtis Iaukea have been at war with Carlos Colon. At WrestleRock, those two will clash in a no holds barred match. Joining me now is Curtis Iaukea and Kamala. Kamala paces back and forth slapping his belly. Resnick: Curtis Iaukea, this all started when you told us Tiger Jeet Singh paid you a lot of money to eliminate Colon. Although you came close several times, Colon is still fighting and it seems he's even stronger than ever. Iaukea: (pointing his kendo stick at the camera) Colon! This is war! You hear me Colon? WAAAAARRRRR! It started with money but now this is very personal! Colon! You're nothing but a coward who had to attack from behind. You costed Kamala the world championship and that will cost you dearly! At WrestleRock, Kamala will be able to do whatever he wants to to you and there's nothing you or anyone in the AWA can do about it! Kamala is going to tear you to pieces and then rip apart what remains! Say your prayers Colon! Say goodbye to your loved ones because WrestleRock will be the end of you once and for aaaaallllll! Iaukea and Kamala leave a nervous looking Resnick. Resnick: (pauses) My goodness, ok we'll be back for a big tag team match. Commercial Break Footage from 2 weeks ago is shown as the RnR Express defeat Priceless. That's followed by footage from last week as Priceless interrupted A Bruise Brothers interview and ended up hitting both Cash and Snowman over their heads with their Billionaire titles. The Rock n Roll Express vs. Priceless Boos as Priceless stroll out with their Billionaires titles and set them on the ringside table. Morrow grabs the mic and looks at the timekeeper. "You will guard those titles with your life or we will talk to our good friend The Great Gagne and have you fired" Morrow and Fergie try an attack as soon as the bell rings but Ricky and Robert were prepared and pound away on Priceless. Robert punches Fergie into the corner as Ricky hammers away on Morrow in the opposite corner. RnR swing Priceless into each other. They bump off each other and stagger back into dropkicks. The Ref finally gets some order. RnR work over and frustrate Priceless with quick tags and double team maneuvers. The tide turns when Robert hits Fergie with a knee lift and covers but Morrow runs in and rakes Robert's eyes. Ricky runs in but the Ref guides him back. Morrow drags Fergie over and tags himself in. Morrow hoists Robert up and hits a delayed suplex. Morrow picks up Robert and executes a swinging neckbreaker. Morrow runs over and slaps Ricky. Ricky runs in but the Ref ties him up which allows Fergie to run in. Priceless scoops up Robert and slams him down. Morrow tags in Fergie. They push Robert into the corner and put the boots to him. Ricky has enough and runs over and fires away on Priceless. The Ref gets Ricky back. Fergie swings Robert to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Robert leapfrogs over then dives over and tags in Ricky! Ricky fires away on Fergie, swings him to the ropes and flips him over with a knee to the mid section. Morrow runs in but Ricky kicks him and scoop slams him down. Fergie nails Rick from behind with a forearm blast. Robert runs in and dropkicks Fergie down. Another pier six brawl happens! All of a sudden the BRUISE BROTHERS come out. They go to the ringside table and grab the Billionaires titles. The fans are going crazy as the Bruise Brothers look up at the ring and hold the titles up. Morrow and Fergie see this and are livid. They try to get out there but RnR double dropkick Morrow through the ropes. Fergie turns around as RnR get up and double dropkick him down 1..2..3! Huge Pop! The fans cheers get louder when the Bruise Brothers put the Billionaires titles on their shoulders and strut out. The timekeeper didn't try to stop them. Commercial Break "Superstar" Bill Dundee vs. Todd Rooney Dundee draws a lot of heat as he toys with his opponent. Dundee slams Rooney down and wins the match with the Bomb's Away. Resnick: Bill Dundee, you and Jerry Lawler will meet in a Memphis Street fight at WrestleRock. As you know. Lawler is still at home resting his ribs, thanks to you. Dundee: Oh come on. The man is nothing but a pathetic chicken! He's just scared! Lawler! While you're at home healing, just remember who put you there! That's right baby! The Superstar did! And if you thought that was a beating, brother just wait until WrestleRock! Ken, I can't wait! Commercial Break Billy Jack Strong vs. Trent Watkins Strong is feeling just that as he slams down Watkins then picks him up and hits an overhead back suplex. Strong lifts Watkins up and comes down with a delayed brainbuster for the easy pin. Resnick: Billy Jack Strong, last week Billy Jack Haynes challenged you to a loser leaves town match at WrestleRock. He says there's only room for one Billy Jack in the AWA. Strong: Yea, I'll accept his challenge and he's right, there's only room for one Billy Jack and you're looking at him! Strong gives the fans a double bicep pose before leaving. Resnick: Ok, looks like we're going to get the battle of the Billy Jacks at WrestleRock. Switching gears, last week we saw Southern Justice despicably attack Adrenaline Rush. I've been told that Ben Bassarab will be out for quite sometime. Boos as Southern Justice (The Batten twins) walk out. Brad: What do you mean he's out? Resnick: Because of your actions, he'll be out. I mean come on, there was no need for that. Bart: Look we're the ones who should be upset. We were going to challenge them to a match at WrestleRock. It wont be a spectacular event if Southern Justice aint there. Cheers as Jerry Jarrett walks out. Jarrett: Last week I said I was tired of all the post match fights and interference. Well, I wasn't kidding. WrestleRock is going to be the place to settle things. You boys will get a match at WrestleRock and I'll announce your opponents next week. Oh, you're going to like this. Southern Justice are thrown off guard but then huddle up and smile. Brad: Now you can call this the event of the summer. Bart: Resnick, go ahead and change the name to BattenRock! Resnick: We'll be back Commercial Break Chief Wahoo McDaniel vs. Vic Dutro Wahoo's knee is taped but he still works stiff tonight and wins the match with his tomahawk chop! Resnick: Wahoo, it's you and Bockwinkle at WrestleRock. I want to ask. How's the knee? Wahoo: Almost at full strength Ken. You know, I once had a lot of respect for Nick but now that's out the window. He says he wanted to teach me a lesson. Well Bockwinkle, I think you're the one who has a lot to learn. You might of banged up my knee but I'm a long way from done. At WrestleRock you're going to be taught a lesson and I'm going to make sure you remember it for a very long time. Commercial Break Footage from last week is shown as Moretti hangs TV champ Scott Casey over the rope and chokes him with his chain. "Ruthless" Moretti vs. William Hillman Hillman backs up as Moretti threatens him with his chain. After things settle down, the match starts. Moretti destroys Hillman and finishes him off with a running powerslam. Resnick: Ok, just be careful with that chain. Moretti: (smiling) Oh I'm sorry, does this make you nervous? Resnick: Look, why did you do what you did to Scott Casey? Moretti: Because I should be the TV champ but he got himself counted out. Doesn't make him a champ in my book. Makes him yellow. Cheers as Sunshine runs out. Sunshine: I want you to know something Moretti! Scott will be back soon and he's coming after you. Moretti: Wow, Casey's such a man, he sends his woman out to fight his battles. Why don't you leave that wimp and hook up with a real man like me? The crowd pops as Sunshine slaps Moretti! Moretti grabs Sunshine and holds her, then puts the chain collar around her neck. He slightly pulls it. Moretti: Why don't you bark like the dog you are. Resnick: Enough! Stop that! Security runs out. Moretti smiles as he releases the collar. Moretti threatens Security with his chain before leaving. Resnick attends to Sunshine. Commercial Break AWA World Tag Team Champs The Awesome Twosome (Hennig and Adias) vs. Rob Orson and Gary Williams The champs are feeling good tonight. The match ends when Adias airplane spins Orson then tags in Hennig, who finishes the match with the Fisherman's Suplex. Resnick: Ok, you guys will be defending those AWA world tag team titles against the Rock n Roll Express at WrestleRock. Adias: Yea, we're well aware of who were defending against. We saw their match earlier and guess what? We're not impressed. You know why? Because we're awesome and they're not! Hennig: Those mullet heads don't stand a chance against us. They're not cool, we're cool, no we're awesome. We're the hottest thing going today and no tag team can deny that! Commercial Break AWA National Tag Team Champs The Beasts of Burden w/Ox Baker vs. Lyle Probst and Ray Glader As Ox leads the Beasts down the aisle the fans go crazy as CABIN FEVER plows over Ox! Beasts turn around as Manny puts Rip down with the flying burrito while Boone nails Nord with a devastating tackle! Cabin Fever head over to Resnick. Manny: Ox Baker said we couldn't handle the Beasts. Well I guess he was wrong! Commercial Break Resnick: Fans, we've had another chaotic show as tensions in the AWA are at an all time high. Before we get to our main event I wanted to get an El Canek update from Jose Lothario. Jose, Canek gets his wish and will face Giant Haystacks at WrestleRock. I'm sure you watched Haystacks AWA debut against 3 men. How is Canek preparing for this monster? Jose: Ken, every since Haystacks injured El Canek and forced him to vacate his beloved WWA title, Canek has had only one thing on his mind. Giant Haystacks is the most dangerous man Canek has ever faced but I want to assure you, Canek is one hundred percent and ready for WrestleRock. To prove that, El Canek will be in action, next week, here on AWA television. Resnick: Great news and I'm certainly looking forward to that. Massive boos as Giant Haystacks comes out. Haystacks: I don't care how much he's training! I don't care how much weights he's lifting! Weights don't fight back but I do! You run and tell your boy to stay home! Jose: I wont do that. You started this and El Canek wants to finish things. Haystacks: Maybe he'll change his mind when he sees this! To the shock of Resnick and the fans, Haystacks grabs Jose with both hands and proceeds to choke him down! Haystacks chokes away as Jose passes out. Haystacks picks up a lifeless Jose with both hands and choke slams him down on the concrete! Haystacks gives out a yell as Medics rush over to help Jose. Commercial Break Resnick: Fans, I'm at a loss for words. Jose Lothario was stretchered out. I'll hope to have an update on his condition next week. Very tragic. (regroups) Time for our main event. The Superflys vs. "Maniac" Matt Borne and "Crippler" Rip Oliver w/Paul Jones These two teams will be on opposite sides in the big Rage in the Cage match at WrestleRock. I think everybody knew how this was going to end. The opening minutes is a back and forth hard hitting match. All hell breaks loose when the Cartel hits the ring and attacks the Superflys! Borne, Oliver and Jones join in. The Ref signals for the DQ. Baron Von Raschke heads to the ring but is jumped by the Spoiler! Ron Garvin and Bobby Jaggers hit the ring! It's an all out fight! Spoiler is pounding away on Baron on the outside when Jones runs out and hits Spoiler from behind. Spoiler turns around and clamps the claw on Jones! Inside the ring, Cartel and Superflys are going toe to toe. Borne and Garvin trade punches while Oliver and Jaggers fight through the ropes. The cameras keep rolling as the fans and viewers get to watch the brawl for a couple more minutes. What a wild scene! Commercial Break Footage from last week is shown as Steamboat and St. Clair sign the world title contract. Afterwards St. Clair provokes Steamboat. Steamboat charges but St. Clair his a drop toe hold and slaps the back of Steamboat's head. Lance Russell is standing in the middle of the ring. Lance: After what I just watched, all I can say is I'm glad those 10 men will be in a 2 ring cage at WrestleRock. Fans, at WrestleRock, Tony St. Clair will challenge Ricky Steamboat for the AWA world title. Coming to the ring right now is the challenger along with his manager Les Thornton. Boos as Thornton waves the Union Jack flag while St. Clair arrogantly walks behind him wearing a UK themed jacket and black slacks. Lance: Les, Tony St. Clair won the Memorial Day tournament in Memphis to get this opportunity. Last week St. Clair fired the first shot against Steamboat. Les: First off the tournament was just a formality. Sir Tony has been the most successful wrestler in the world for the past year. The tournament just solidified that. I mean Sir Tony defeated the great King of Memphis Jerry Lawler, which just goes to show you what real wrestling royalty is. Now onto what's important, the AWA world title. The timing couldn't be better. A time when this idiotic country celebrates Independence Day, Sir Tony will be winning the AWA world title for the great UK. Steamboat, your reign is concluding at WrestleRock. Tony: Lance Russell, did you see how easily I took down the so called world champion last week? Steamboat is a credible wrestler but as everybody saw, he simply can't keep up with a wrestler who's simply the best. Huge eruption as RICKY STEAMBOAT runs out and climbs to the top turnbuckle. Les and Tony turn around as Ricky fly's off and nails both of them with a flying press!!! Steamboat rolls out if the ring as the fans are up and cheering. St. Clair rolls around, grabs the ropes and pulls himself up. St. Clair is in a daze as he looks out and sees Steamboat. Steamboat points at St Clair and says "Gotcha" Brenda Britton ends the show with the WrestleRock Report Brenda runs down the card. Saturday July 3rd Liberty Bowl, Memphis TN Broadcasted on closed circuit TV AWA World Title Bout Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat (C) vs. Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair w/Les Thornton AWA World Tag Team Title Bout The Awesome Twosome (C) vs. The Rock n Roll Express AWA National Title Bout Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson (C) vs. "The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol AWA National Tag Team Title Bout The Beasts of Burden (C) w/Ox Baker vs. Cabin Fever AWA TV Title Bout- Just announced "Cowboy" Scott Casey (c) w/Sunshine vs. "Ruthless" Moretti MEMPHIS STREET FIGHT! Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. "Superstar" Bill Dundee NO HOLDS BARRED MATCH! Carlos Colon vs. Kamala w/Curtis Iaukea RAGE IN THE CAGE 2 RING STEEL CAGE MATCH- Winning team must handcuff all 5 opponents to the cage. The Spoiler/Ron Garvin/Bobby Jaggers/The Superflys vs. Baron Von Raschke/Matt Borne/Rip Oliver/The Cartel w/Paul Jones El Canek vs. Giant Haystacks Wahoo McDaniel vs. Nick Bockwinkle The Bruise Brothers vs. Priceless- Just announced Battle of the Billy Jacks- LOSER LEAVES TOWN Billy Jack Strong vs. Billy Jack Haynes w/Ox Baker Tag Team Elimination Match Brad Rheingans and Da Crusher vs. The Great Gagne and Duke Myers The Highwaymen vs. The Golden Boys Southern Justice vs. ??? Special concert performance by rock legend Chuck Berry along with a fireworks show.

I have a feeling Slick and the Black Diamond Agency are heading to the top. Abdullah continues his path of destruction. I can tell the Irwins are going to give Devastation Inc a tough time. LOL Chicky is the kind of guy who takes advantage of circumstances. I would of bought a ticket just for the Sullivan/Cocoa bull rope match. I could totally see Sullivan taking that hit. Another wild main event as Zaibatsu gets the win. Love that Mantell/Jumbo stare down at the end. I can't wait for their big main event.