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USWA Special TV Episode from the Sportatorium, Dallas TX 4-17-85 Lance Russell: Hello wrestling fans and welcome to another edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA Network. It is my privilege and honor to be coming to you from the historic Sportatorium here in Dallas. We have several big matches lined up including Ron Bass versus Rip Oliver. Karachi Vice will take on Bruce Hart and John Quinn. Buzz Tyler goes against Boris Zhukov. Wendell Cooley goes one on one with Johnny Rich and the winner will get a TV title shot next week. Last weekend at the Dunn Center, Bob Armstrong had things going his way against Nick Bockwinkel until Tully Blanchard interfered and costed Armstrong the match. We'll hear from Tully a bit later. Right now I want to bring out the USWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel. Bock: Let's get one thing clear Mr. Russell. Tully Blanchard did not cost Bob Armstrong the match. I had things well in control and would of won the match regardless. As of right now there are no worthy challengers left. I've beaten Jerry Lawler, Carlos Colon, Wendell Cooley, Bob Armstrong, the list goes on and on. I'm telling you, there's absolutely no one left. That's a damn shame. What's even a bigger shame is the fact that I had to travel to this miserable tin warehouse just to tell these idiot fans that. Yes, they're idiots because only an idiot would pay to sit in a place like this. Quite frankly this is way below my standards so Mr. Russell, I bid you a good day. Before Bock exits, the crowd goes wild as Kerry Von Erich comes out! Kerry needs to pause because the fans are cheering so loud. Kerry: Nick Bockwinkel, I respect you a lot but there's no way I can sit back there and let you badmouth these great fans and this historic arena. A minute ago you were saying there isn't any more competition. Well hey, I'm standing right here and I'll give it a try. Bock: Whoa, slow down son. You cant just come out and demand a title shot just because this is your hometown. I'm sorry by the way. It doesn't work that way. You need to earn it. Lance: I think he's more than earned a shot. Kerry: No, it's ok Lance. Ok how about this. We wrestle here tonight and if I win I get a title shot. Huge POP. Bock: (Mock slow clap) Very admirable. However, if you lose and I will humiliate you in front of your people, then you will never get a title shot as long as I'm champ. (Bock looks at the fans) Well they sure got quiet and so did you. That's what I thought. Once again, good day. Kerry: It's a deal! Another big pop! Lance: Oh my, well ok we now have a huge main event as Nick Bockwinkel will take on Kerry Von Erich. Unbelievable. Ok let's go to the ring. The Club w/Arnold Skaaland vs. Gary Williams and Trent Watkins Arnold arrived last week and extended his services to Art Crews and Mike George. Tonight they enter the ring wearing black boxing style robes with "The Club" written in yellow letters on the back. Arnold is wearing an old suit. They look great and in sync as they work their opponents over. The finish sees George hit a running shoulder breaker on Watkins, then tags in Crews. Crews climbs to the top rope as George has Watkins in an armbar. Crews comes down with a knee to the shoulder and covers for the easy pin. Skaaland enters the ring and shakes both men's hands as the crowd applauds. Commercial Break Chief Joe Lightfoot vs. "The Patrolman" Dale Veasey This started a few weeks ago on TV when Lightfoot beat Veasey. Veasey handcuffed Lightfoot to the rope and put the boots to him. Every since then these guys have been going at it on the house show loops. They give the fans a pretty fun match that goes back and forth. After about 8 minutes, Veasey swings Lightfoot into the corner and charges in but Lightfoot nails him with a boot to the head. Veasey staggers back as Lightfoot hops on the middle ropes and comes down with a tomahawk chop 1..2..3! Lance: Big win for Lightfoot. Ok joining me now is Sonny King along with the Central States tag team champs The Movement. King: Now look here Lance Russell, you know I don't need to scream and shout to be heard so listen up, I have but one question. Why didn't the Movement get an invitation to the Crockett Cup? Lance: Well, the USWA tag champs, the Grapplers are representing. King: The Grapplers? Do you really think they're better than the Movement? I know for a fact they are not. So I have to wonder why an inferior team like the Grapplers is representing the USWA instead of an elite team like the Movement. Whatley: Politics baby politics! Conway: You know what that means, don't you! King: Yep, I sure do, it means the Movement will once again have to take matters into our own hands. Commercial Break Karachi Vice vs. "Bronco" Bruce Hart and "Mighty" John Quinn As Hart and Quinn head to the ring they are jumped from behind by Karachi Vice! Gama nails Hart with a chair as Makhan nails Quinn across the back with a chair! Gama picks up Hart and rams him face first into the steel post busting him open. Makhan picks up Quinn and slams him on the concrete! The Ref gets out there but Makhan pushes him down. Makhan backs up and hits a running splash on Quinn. Makhan rolls Quinn over and hits another splash! Gama then stomps on Quinn's back and applies the camel clutch! Quinn is out. Several prelim wrestlers come out but Makhan punches them down one by one. Several Refs come out and threaten Karachi Vice. Finally Gama releases the hold. The fans boo as Karachi Vice holds their arms up in victory. Commercial Break Lance: That was one of the most brutal and disgusting acts I've ever seen on TV. Hart had to be helped out and Quinn was taken out on a stretcher. That was truly despicable. Fans let's go back to the ring. Gino Brito Jr. vs. Neil Curry Fan favorite Brito does his best to get the fans back into things as he wins the match with the figure four. "Bulldog" Bob Brown vs. Sam Smith The fans are booing again as Brown breaks all the rules as he works over his opponent. Brown hits 3 consecutive standing leg drops before finally pinning Smith. Commercial Break Lance: Ok fans, joining me now along with Baby Doll is Tully Blanchard. Now I understand if you have issues with Bob Armstrong but that doesn't mean you had to interfere in his well earned title match with Bockwinkel. Tully: Bob Armstrong had no business in that match. That title shot should of been mine and..... The fans go wild as Bob Armstrong runs out and attacks Tully! Baby Doll and Lance get out of there. Bob hammers away on Tully. Bob grabs Tully's suit jacket as Tully runs away. Bob tears the jacket up as the fans cheer Bob on. Commercial Break Lance: This has been quite a show. Since we are in Dallas, I want to officially announce that on May 23rd the USWA will present the Parade of Champions from the Texas Stadium. It will be broadcasted live on close circuit TV. I know it will be a tremendous night of action. Already signed is a battle royal. The winner will receive 50,000 dollars and a Parade of Champions trophy. More matches will be announced next week. Fans let's go to the ring for a big match up. "Crippler" Rip Oliver vs. "Outlaw" Ron Bass This one's a hard hitting brawl as both men take it to each other. Oliver gets the upper hand and pounds away on Bass. Oliver swings Bass to the ropes but the Ref slips and Oliver swings Bass into the Ref. The Ref goes down as Bass rolls out of the ring. Oliver checks on the ref while Bass grabs his whip. Bass gets on the apron and Oliver walks towards him. Bass nails Oliver with the whip and gets in the ring. Oliver slowly rises as Bass clotheslines him with the whip. Bass tosses the whip outside and covers Oliver as the Ref slowly crawls over 1..2..3! The fans boo as Bass holds up the bullhorn fingers. Commercial Break "Avalanche" Buzz Tyler vs. Boris Zhukov Zhukov takes control with an eye rake then swings Tyler to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Zhukov body slams Tyler and follows with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Zhukov swings Tyler to the ropes and clotheslines him down then hops on the middle ropes and comes down with a knee drop but Tyler moves. Tyler regroups. Both men stagger up but Tyler wins the exchange and punches Zhukov into the corner. Tyler swings Zhukov to the opposite corner and follows with a running clothesline then hoists Zhukov up and hits a running powerslam 1..2..3! The Ref raises Tyler's arm then WHAM!!! Tyler is hit from behind! Lance: wait a minute! That's Ted Arcidi! What in the world. Arcidi puts the boots to Tyler then picks him up and clamps on a bear hug! Arcidi wrenches away then slams Tyler down. Arcidi puts his boot on Tyler's chest and does a double bicep pose. Commercial Break Lance: It appears Ted Arcidi has arrived. I don't know why he targeted Buzz Tyler, hopefully I can get some answers. Right now I want to bring out Rip Oliver. Well, thanks to his whip, Bass got the win tonight. I know you're not happy. Oliver: Bass! You proved your nothing but a coward.... Boos as Carl Fergie comes out Lance: Hold on Fergie, this... Fergie: Shut up Nerd! This is suppose to be my time to talk about my man Johnny Rich, who's getting ready to take down that loser Cooley but instead you're wasting your time with this loser. Hey Oliver if you want some air time maybe you should try and win a match. Geez what a bum. Now get lost so I may continue. Fergie nudges Oliver's shoulder. Oliver grabs Fergie's hand and pulls him in then hits a short arm clothesline! Oliver goes nuts and starts stomping away on Fergie as the fans cheer. Once again several refs come out. Oliver keeps stomping away then finally leaves. Lance: (Looking down at Fergie) We'll be right back. Commercial Break "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley vs. "The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich The winner of this match will get a TV title match next week against Rick Martel. Rich seems distraught without Fergie as Cooley dominates the opening minutes with hip tosses, dropkicks, slams and arm drags. Rich turns things around when Cooley goes for a back drop and Rich kicks him. Rich swings Cooley to the ropes and dropkicks him down then hops on the middle ropes and comes down with a forearm drop 1..2..Kick Out. Rich chokes away on Cooley then grinds his face on the canvas. These guys were recently in a feud and it's obvious the hatred is still there as Rich stomps and pounds away on Cooley. Rich hits a vertical suplex then goes to the top rope. Rich taunts the fans before flying off with his elbow drop but Cooley moves! Cooley rolls over and staggers up. Rich holds his elbow in pain as he slowly rises. Cooley swings off the ropes and hits a bulldog 1..2..3! Big Pop! Lance: Ok, Wendell Cooley has earned a TV title match with Rick Martel next week. I want to bring out the TV champ himself. Rick big title defense next week. Rick: Lance, I said I would be a fighting champ and I believe I've lived up to that. The competition is fierce and I know Wendell Cooley will give me one tough match. Boos as Les Thornton walks out. Thornton: As you know I represent the UK's greatest wrestler, Tony St. Clair. Now Rick Martel you claim to be a fighting champion and you claimed to have faced the best but that isn't the truth because Tony St. Clair is simply the best. Rick Martel we have our eyes on you. Thornton walks out. Martel: I would be more than happy to wrestle St. Clair but right now my mind is on Wendell Cooley. Lance: Ok, there you have it. Commercial Break Southern Justice vs. William Hillman and Vic Dutro The Batten twins get a lot of boos tonight but get the job done as they put Dutro away with a double hotshot! Batten's cut a promo and warn Scott and Steve Armstrong that this fight is far from over! Lance: strong words from Southern Justice. I want to take you to the home of Adrian Adonis as he wanted to make a special challenge. Adonis: (standing up wearing a neck brace and also his leather jacket) Jerry Lawler! All I have is time to think and all I've been thinking about is revenge! I'm challenging you to a match, you low life sewage rat! I want you at the Parade of Champions and I want you in an anything goes street fight! I'm going to show all those Texas Rednecks what New York fighting is all about, that is if that gutless sewer rat Lawler accepts! Lance: Next week, I will talk with Jerry Lawler about the challenge made. Our big main event when we return. Commercial Break USWA Champ Nick Bockwinkel vs. Kerry Von Erich If Kerry wins he gets a USWA title match. If Bock wins, Kerry doesn't get a shot as long as Bock is champ. The fans blow the roof off the place as Kerry enters the ring. Boos reign down as Bock is introduced. The match starts and Bock arm drags Kerry over then rubs his hands together and smiles. They lock up again and Bock hip tosses Kerry over and does the same thing. They lock up again and Bock clamps on a headlock. Bock wrenches it but Kerry pushes him to the ropes and puts Bock down with a shoulder block. Bock quickly gets up but Kerry scoop slams him, Bock gets up again and Kerry scoop slams him down then hoists Bock up above his head and slams him down! Bock grimaces as he favors his back while the fans cheer. Kerry works over Bock for a few minutes until Bock turns the tide with a mule kick and gut wrench suplex. Bock sets Kerry's leg on the rope and executes several body drops on the leg. Bock yanks Kerry out and kicks away at the leg then applies a spinning toe hold but Kerry cradles him 1..2..Kick Out. The fans thought Kerry had it. Bock loses it and stomps away on Kerry. Bock slams Kerry, hops on the middle ropes and comes down with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Bock berates the Ref. Bock goes for a swinging neckbreaker but Kerry punches away on Bock's mid section and back drops him over. Both men stagger up. Bock takes a wild swing but Kerry ducks and Atomic drops Bock. Bock stands there cross legged and Kerry puts him down with a clothesline. Kerry limps around and pumps his fists as the fans are up and cheering. Kerry slams Bock and hops on the middle ropes. Bock staggers up and Kerry nails him with a flying dropkick 1..2..Kick Out. Kerry swings Bock to the corner and charges in but Bock lifts his knees and Kerry hits them headfirst. Bock holds on to the ropes and regroups. Kerry is down. Bock hops on the middle ropes. Kerry staggers up and Bock nails him with a double axehandle 1..2..Kick Out. A frustrated Bock yells at the Ref. Bock grabs Kerry and hoists him up for the piledriver but Kerry fights it and back drops Bock over. Both men are reeling as the fans cheer Kerry on. Bock grabs Kerry and swings him into the corner and charges in but Kerry sunset flips over him 1..2..3!! Bock kicks out a half a second to late. The fans explode! The show ends with Bock arguing with the Ref and Kerry pumping his fists to the cheering fans. USWA presents The Parade of Champions- May 23rd, Texas Stadium! Already signed- Battle Royal for 50,000 Dollars and Parade of Champions Trophy

AWWWWWWW MAN! Hennig and Hall get the raw deal. What a bummer. Los Mega Stars are on a roll. HTM cant get counted out but takes a cheap DQ win. Johnson must be beyond frustrated. The RnR /California Connection matches are so much fun. Nikita continues to look dominant as he gets a nice win over Link. Hennig and Hall's troubles continue as dad Larry takes the fall against Percy's men. Great main event that ends in chaos. It's cool seeing Piper fill in for Flair until he gets back. It just adds so much to their feud with Landel. Those fans were lucky to witness that crazy lights out match between Rich and Sawyer. What a brutal brawl. Slater helps Buzz get the win. Oh man I would love to see Slater and Sawyer team up against Rich and a partner. Awesome stuff!

Olympia rebounds from his loss to Tsuruta with a big win over Slater. Piper gets the DQ win over idol and even gets to drop Percy with a punch. Richter gets the pin on Sherri in a tag match. Nice set up to their inevitable title match. Los Mega Stars do a number on the SST and take them out of their big title match. Hennig and Hall winning that 4 corners match comes into play as they get the title match with the Russians. Hall and Hennig win the titles! Long Riders interference accidently screws over the Russians. I don't think the Russians will let that slide. Always something happening in the AWA!

Fun card in Fresno. The fans got a wrestling gem with that Steamboat/Muraco match.

The Hot Rod is here! Piper gets right into the main event scene and is ready to take out Pringle's dynasty. Oh man I would love to see Piper as a guest on the Fiesta Garden. RnR look impressive but now they have the California Connection coming after them. LOL, once again Landel is priceless. I look forward to hearing him talk every week. His Tommy Rich impression had me rolling. Rocky Johnson is ready for the HTM. I wonder how HTM will handle a NO C.O. match. Jones pays the huge fine and Nikita is back! Nikita wants Hansen but looks like he has to deal with Missing Link first. That should be a wild one. Another entertaining Fiesta Garden! Madril and Chicky are gold. I love how in all this comedy, TNT lets his dangerous presence be known. This all works so well. I wonder who Albano is bringing in??? Main event ends in chaos! What a way to end the show with Piper cleaning house with a chair. The house shows are going to draw big money.

USWA @ The Dunn Center Clarksville TN 4-12-85 The Syndicate w/"Cool" Carl Fergie vs. Dave Stevens and Michael Paul The newly formed duo of Adias and Young really gel well tonight and finish things off with a double gut buster for the win. "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs. "Mr. Electricity" Steve Regal Regal is Afi's toughest challenge since arriving in the USWA. Regal takes the fight to Afi and almost pins him with a Northern Lights Suplex but eventually Afi comes back with fire and wins the match with a diving headbutt from the top rope! American Made vs. "Captain" Ron Slinker and Boris Zhukov Slinker and Zhukov do everything they can to put American Made down but in the end Kirchner blasts Zhukov through the ropes while Kernodle puts Slinker down with a Fireman's Carry slam for the pin. "The Outlaw" Ron Bass vs. Chief Joe Lightfoot Joe has things going his way until he takes a big boot from Bass. Bass follows with the gourdbuster for the win. Tully Blanchard w/Baby Doll vs. Gino Brito Jr. Brito has Tully in trouble as he works the leg and applies the figure four. The only problem is Brito is close to the ropes which allows Baby Doll to reach in and rake his eyes. Tully regroups while Gino is hanging on the ropes holding his eyes. Tully nails Brito with a knee to the head and follows with the Sling Shot Suplex for the win. Karachi Vice vs. "Bronco" Bruce Hart and "Mighty" John Quinn Last week on TV, Karachi Vice jumped Hart and Quinn and really did a number on them. Gama says the Karachi Vice's mission is to rid the USWA of Bruce Hart. You can tell there's a lot of hate here as both teams beat the hell out of each other. The finish gets crazy when Makan brings a chair in the ring and whacks Hart with it while he's covering Gama. The Ref signals for the DQ. Quinn runs in with a chair as Makhan pulls Gama out of there. Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. "Bulldog" Bob Brown Brown breaks every rule in the book and has Lawler in trouble several times but cant put him away. Lawler lowers his strap and goes to work. Lawler slams Brown down and wins the match with a fist drop from the middle rope! USWA Heavyweight Title Bout Nick Bockwinkel (C) vs. "Bullet" Bob Armstrong Armstrong starts the match with fire as he has Bock bumping all over the place. Bock comes back with a series of suplexes and slams then starts to work the leg. Bock clamps on the Indian Deathlock but Armstrong cradles him 1..2..Kick Out! Man that was close. A frustrated Bock swings Armstrong to the ropes but Armstrong ducks his clothesline, swings back and clotheslines Bock down. It's all Armstrong as he goes to town on Bock. Armstrong swings Bock into the corner and comes in but Bock kicks him then grabs him and hits a swinging neckbreaker. Bock slowly covers 1..2..Armstrong gets his shoulder up. Bock berates the Ref then sets Armstrong up for the piledriver but Armstrong backdrops him over. Both men stagger up and Armstrong clamps on the sleeper! Bock's arms are flailing and he hits the Ref. The Ref goes down. Bock mule kicks his way out of the hold. Once again both men stagger to their feet. Bock clamps on a sleeper! Armstrong fights it and hits the Jawbreaker! Armstrong covers but the Ref is still out. Boos reign down as Tully Blanchard runs to the ring. As Armstrong is crawling over to help the Ref, Tully comes off the top rope with a knee to the back of Armstrong's head. Tully exits. Bock slowly rises, grabs Armstrong and hits the piledriver! The Ref crawls over and counts 1..2..3! BOOOOOOOOOO! The winner of the match and still USWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel

USWA @ The Corpus Christi Convention Center 4-11-85 The Club w/Arnold Skaaland vs. Trent Watkins and Gary Williams The finish comes when Mike George drops Watkins with a shoulder breaker then applies an armbar as Crews comes off the top rope with a knee to the shoulder for the pin. "Crippler" Rip Oliver vs. "The Patrolman" Dale Veasey Oliver wins the match with a flying forearm blast from the middle ropes Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair w/Les Thornton vs. "Avalanche" Buzz Tyler Tyler is in complete control until Thornton gets on the apron to cause a distraction. Tyler runs over but Thornton jumps down and continues to argue. St. Clair comes from behind, jumps over the top rope while snapping Tyler's head down on the rope. St. Clair goes to the top rope and crashes down with a flying knee drop for the pin! BTW, St. Clair and Thornton got some major heat from the Texas fans. "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley vs. Chick Donovan Donovan swings Cooley into the turnbuckles and charges in but Cooley sticks his boot up and nails Donovan, then runs out and hits the bulldog for the pin! Scott and Steve Armstrong vs. Southern Justice Another action packed back and forth tag match between these two feuding teams. All four men end up in the ring. Southern Justice swings the Armstrong's to the ropes and go for a double back drop but both Armstrong's hit dual sunset flips and the Ref counts 1..2..3! TV Title Bout Rick Martel (C) vs. "The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich Rich has been going for the TV title on the loops but tonight his manager Carl Fergie is booked elsewhere. Rich gives the champ a good fight until Martel catches him with a flying body press for the win. USWA Tag Champs The Grapplers and Carlos Colon vs. Central States Champ Hercules Ayala and Central States Tag Champs The Movement w/Sonny KIng This is a wild match that keeps the fans on the edge of their seats. At the 30 minute mark all hell breaks loose and everybody is brawling everywhere. Colon and Ayala fight outside the ring as the Grapplers and Movement go at it in the ring. The Ref looses all control and signals for the Double DQ! Both sides fight for another few minutes and the fans love every minute of it. Kerry Von Erich vs. "Mean" Mike Miller The Texas fans want to see Kerry finally shut Miller up. Kerry doesn't disappoint as he's all over Miller in the opening minutes. Miller turns things around with a cheap lowblow and eye rake. Miller goes to work with angry stomps, boot rakes and of course choking. Miller slams Kerry, stands him up and mocks him then puts him down with a big right punch. Miller goes to the top rope and comes down with a flying leg drop but Kerry moves! The fans go crazy and fire Kerry up. Kerry rises with fists pumping. He grabs Miller by his hair and punches him down. He swings Miller to the ropes and clotheslines him. He drops down and unloads on Miller's head with punches as the fans go nuts. Kerry presses Miller up and slams him down! Kerry puts his knee on Miller's chest, pulls his head up by his hair and once again unloads on him with punches. Kerry stands Miller up. Miller wobbles as Kerry puts him down with the discuss punch 1..2..3! Huge Texas Pop!

Damn that Backlund segment was incredible! His promo was priceless and to top it off we get a world title match next week on TV! Backlund vs. Snuka is must see TV. Enjoying both Billy Robinson and Ray Candy. They're both experiencing a great career rejuvenation. Nice work. The Highwaymen are one of my favorite teams in the game. Who is this mysterious woman? Bobby Heenan has put together one top notch family! Adding Valentine is huge and fits so well. Slaughter is quickly becoming the top star here as he serves notice to several rulebreakers. Looking forward to his first program. I cant tell you how much the announcers add to the show. I really love the instant replays as they put over the winner's finishes. Great stuff.

USWA TV @ The Civic Auditorium Knoxville TN 4-10-85 Footage from Jackson is shown of The Movement defeating the Naturals for the Central States tag team titles. After the match Brian Adias comes unglued and beats up his partner George Wells. Lance: Hello again wrestling fans and welcome to another edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA network. Big show for you tonight as Bullet Bob Armstrong returns to action and will team with his sons, Scott and Steve to take on Tully Blanchard and Southern Justice. In Jackson, Corporal Kirchner came out to help Don Kernodle fight off Ron Slinker and Boris Zhukov. Those two sides will meet in a tag match tonight. The Club takes on the Fabulous Blondes. Kerry Von Erich will be in action as well as Ron Bass. Also, the USWA tag champs the Grapplers will be here. We'll hear from Jerry Lawler as well as the USWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel. At the top of the program we saw the Move.... Boos as Sonny King leads out the Central States Champ Hercules Ayala and Central States tag team champs The Movement. King: Glory Glory hallelujah what a marvelous day for the Movement! Lance Russell, have you ever seen so much gold in one setting? I told you this would happen and my brother the time has come today. You're looking at the most dominate faction in wrestling today. I have the mighty and powerful Hercules Ayala holding the Central States title and now I have the elite team of Shaska Whatley and Tiger Conway Jr. holding on to these here Central States tag titles. I knew once these men were given the opportunity they would run all the way with it and they did just that! Those corrupt bookers and promoters tried their best to prevent this from happening but I wasn't going to let that happen. No way sucker! Now we call the shots and Lance Russell, I promise you this is only the beginning! Lance: Ok, there you have it. I must admit, Sonny King came through with all his promises. A bit later I'm going to try and get some answers from Brian Adias. Right now let's go to the ring. "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley vs. Todd Rooney Cooley has some serious buzz going as he recently put on an outstanding showing against the USWA champ Nick Bockwinkel. The fans are 100% behind him as he finishes Rooney off with a running bulldog! Cooley cuts a promo and says his match with Bockwinkel has given him a serious confidence booster and he plans on carrying that momentum here in the USWA! Commercial Break Lance: Fans I want to remind you that this weekend at the Dunn Center, Bob Armstrong gets his long awaited USWA title match. On that note, I want to bring in the USWA champ Nick Bockwinkel. Nick, you've been on quite a roll since winning that title. Bock: Of course I have otherwise I wouldn't be standing here with this title. When people think of Nick Bockwinkel they think champion. Night after night I continue to dominate the competition here in the USWA. Bob Armstrong, you are no different. He's finally gotten the courage to face me but it's to late. Bob Armstrong has exposed himself to be the coward that he is. He has dreams to be the champion but he woke up to reality when he realized I was the man he had to beat. Bob Armstrong, you don't have a prayer of beating me so why don't you just stick to mentoring your sons. On second thought, why don't they get a couple ringside seats and I can give them the wrestling education that you obviously cannot. Good day Mr. Russell. Lance: USWA champ Nick Bockwinkel, the man defiantly doesn't lack confidence. Back to the ring. American Made (Don Kernodle and Corporal Kirchner) vs. "Captain" Ron Slinker and Boris Zhukov This grudge match is a pretty good TV match. American Made gels well and shows off some good chemistry. Slinker and Zhukov come back with heel cheating tactics. A pier six brawl breaks loose. American Made double clothesline Zhukov over the ropes. They pick up Slinker and drop him on the top turnbuckle. Kirchner picks up Slinker and executes a fallaway slam. Kernodle follows with a fireman's carry slam for the pin! Big pop as American Made stands tall. Commercial Break "Outlaw" Ron Bass vs. Vic Dutro The fans boo as Bass angrily stomps away on Dutro. Bass lifts Dutro up and drops him with the gourdbuster to get the easy pin. Bass goes out and gets Miss Betsy then comes back in the ring and chokes Dutro with it. Lance: There was no need for that. Please don't bring that over here. Bass comes over and snaps the whip. Lance: Alright, that's enough. Ron Bass, last week on TV you got into a shoving match with Rip Oliver then in Louisville you interfered and costed him his match with Tully Blanchard. What's your deal with Rip Oliver? Bass: I told you, me and Miss Betsy were here to take care of business and that dirty dog Rip Oliver wanted to get in my face. Well we took care of him didn't we? Lance: I don't know about that because next week here on TV you will be facing Rip Oliver. Bass: Oh really? I guess that boy loves punishment well that's exactly what he's gonna get! Bass cracks the whip as Lance flinches. Commercial Break Footage from Jackson is shown as Von Erich sends Mike Miller through the ropes with a discuss punch and gets the C.O. win. Kerry Von Erich vs. Trent Watkins The fans of course are going wild especially the ladies as Kerry works over Trent and finishes him off with the discuss punch! Kerry smiles at the fans and heads to the podium. Lance: Great win tonight Kerry. I wanted to wait and make this big announcement while you were standing here with me. Next week our televised show will take place at the world famous Sportatorium in Dallas! Kerry: Lance that is outstanding! It's going to be an unbelievable experience to go home again and wrestle in front of all those great fans. I can hardly wait! Boos as Mean Mike Miller storms out. Miller: Listen up punk! You sucker punched me in Jackson and got lucky. You and I go at it again this weekend in Corpus Christi and when I get through with you, you wont be making it to the Sportatorium. You'll be going on a one way trip to the hospital boy! Miller starts to walk away but turns back and swings at Kerry but Kerry blocks it and puts him down with a right fist! The fans are going wild. Commercial Break USWA Tag Team Champs The Grapplers vs. William Hillman and Neil Curry Grapplers totally squash their opponents and finish them off as Grappler 1 hoists Curry up and Grappler 2 hits the diving clothesline from the middle ropes! Grapplers hold up their titles as the fans cheer. They head to the podium. Lance: Impressive win tonight. I understand you two have been invited to participate in the Crockett Cup. That's a huge honor to represent the USWA. Grappler 1: We've steamrolled everybody that's gotten in our way and the Crockett Cup will be no different! Grappler 2: That's right! We're going to prove what all the teams in the USWA already know and that we're the greatest team ever! Commercial Break Footage from Jackson is shown as Lawler piledrives Adrian Adonis on a chair! Lance: I want to take you to the home of Adrian Adonis as he recovers from his injuries. Adonis is on his couch with a neck brace. He tries to sip some water but it spills. He throws the glass across the room and it shatters against the wall. Adonis: Lawler! Look what you did to me! What kind of animal are you? You should be suspended for life but I forgot, your puppet master Jerry Jarrett would never do that. Oh no! Mark my words Lawler! This isn't over! I'm going to come back and I'm going to put you down for good! Adonis holds his neck and grimaces. Lance: On that note I want to bring out the King, Jerry Lawler! Huge ovation as Lawler comes out. Lawler: Adonis! You started all this and I'm going to finish it. I think you forgot that I'm the King around here and this is my world. You want to come back for more? Well these fists are ready to put your fat butt down again! Commercial Break The Club vs. The Fabulous Blondes Things are going the Club's way as they take it to the Blondes. Regal tries to come in and nail George but Crews dropkicks him back. The Ref is guiding Crews back to his corner. George picks Donovan up for a running shoulder breaker but Regal clips George behind the knee. Donovan falls on top as the Ref runs over and counts 1..2..3! The fans boo as the Blondes jump up and down celebrating. Crews helps George up and Lance motions for them to come to the podium. Lance: Another tough loss boys. A few weeks ago you guys got together. You have all the tools but things just haven't gone your way. Crews: I wish I had an answer Lance... There's a stir as an older gentleman walks out in a suit. Lance: Oh my, Arnold Skaaland. This is a surprise. What brings you here? Arnold: I'm happy to say I've arrived to the USWA and I'm looking to lend my services to Mike George and Art Crews. Boys, I've been in this business a long time and I've managed some of the greatest champions this sport has seen. I have a lot more to offer and if you want I think I can help you. Crews and George talk it over and nod. George: Mr. Skaaland, welcome to the Club. Skaaland shakes their hands and escorts them out. Commercial Break Carlos Colon vs. Sam Smith Colon swings Smith to the ropes and hits a big back drop. Colon quickly climbs the top turnbuckle. Smith staggers up and Colon hits the diving clothesline for the pin! Colon cuts a promo and says he's gunning for some titles! Commercial Break Lance: Before we get to our main event, I want to bring out Brian Adias and talk about his recent behavior. Massive boos as Adias walks out. Lance: Just why did you do that to George Wells? The man was your partner. Adias: (pauses and looks down then looks up) All that time George, all that training, all that hard work to finally win some titles and in an instance you ruined it all! You blew it! Thanks to you George, we're nothing but a flash in the pan! (Adias gets riled up but takes a deep breath) I need a partner I can depend on. And that's where this man comes in. Boos as Carl Fergie and Gary Young strut out. Lance: Oh no, come on Brian, you don't need him. Fergie: Shut up nerd and listen up! Matt Borne is nowhere to be found so my man Gary Young needs a partner. Brian Adias sure needs a partner he can trust and rely on so it doesn't take a genius to figure this out. I have put together these two men with unlimited talent. They are united and in synch. You can call them the Syndicate! Two men with a purpose. Two men with a common goal. To win titles! And that's just what they're going to do! Lance: I just don't believe this. Fans, don't forget about this weekend at the Dunn Center as Nick Bockwinkel defends the USWA title against Bob Armstrong. Also, next week we will have the privilege of coming to you from the world famous Sportatorium. Our main event when we come back. Commercial Break Bob, Scott and Steve Armstrong vs. Tully Blanchard w/Baby Doll and Southern Justice The fans are on their feet as the Armstrong's start with fire! Bob punches away on Tully and punches him over the top rope. Scott back drops Brad and Brad bounces out of the ring. Steve dropkicks Bart through the ropes. The fans are going crazy as the Armstrong's pump their fists. Armstrong's remain in control with quick tags and double team maneuvers. Things change when Tully nails Steve with a knee from the apron. Steve staggers into a gut wrench suplex by Bart. Bart tags in Brad. They swing Steve to the ropes and put him down with a double back elbow smash. They tag in Tully and hold Steve while Tully comes off the top rope with a double axehandle to the head. Tully slams Steve and drops several elbows then puts Steve's head on the bottom rope for Baby Doll to slap him! Bob runs over but the Ref guides him back. Tully tags in Bart. Brad hops down and holds Steve's head on the rope while Bart executes a body guillotine. Baby Doll slaps Steve again. Bart hoists Steve up for a suplex but Scott nails Bart with a forearm to the back. A pier six brawl ensues. The Ref finally gets control. Steve is able to dive over and tag in Bob while Bart falls back and tags in Tully. Bob runs in while Tully backpedals holding his hands up. The fans cheer as Bob unloads on Tully. Bob hits Tully back into the corner and Tully quickly tags in Brad. Bob grabs Brad by his head and hurls him into the ring. Bart runs in but Scott tackles him. Tully runs in and him and Scott exchange fists. The brawl is on! The Ref is letting it go. Brad eye rakes Bob and swings him into the corner and charges in but Bob moves and rolls him over 1..2..3! Huge pop but the fight is still going on as the show ends.

USWA would like to pick up Super Strong Machine and Yoshiaki Yatsu.

Man, the fans in Cleveland sure got their money's worth tonight. Richter continues to shine as she gears towards a title match. Brickhouse subs for Brad and takes the fall as Los Mega Stars get the win. I love the Chicky/Madril combo. LOL, HTM just walks out on Johnson and the fans. Rocky does have soul and I'm sure will catch up with HTM. Solid win for Olympia but he pays the price and gets the Kabuki mist. Big moment as Curt brings in his Dad! Hall and Hennig will benefit with the Axe in their corner. Percy better watch out. Landel wins the North American title thanks to Sawyer. I hope it was worth it because Wildfire is going to be looking for some serious payback. I cant wait for Landel's next TV interview. Russians get a strong win over the SST. Huge main event as Flair sends Dibiase packing. Dibiase had an amazing run as AWA champ and I'm sure will pop up somewhere very soon. Flair gets a brutal post match beating from Percy's men. This feud is going to get crazy.

This is a great place for Baby Bull to develop. Him vs. Tojo will be a lot of fun. Even though they came up short, I really like the Takano's. Them and the Youngblood's will put on some good matches. Purple Haze is a great fit for the Texas Title. Sam Houston is the breakout star here and will continue to shine.

Bam Bam is on a roll especially with that win over Mando. Kendo and Kabuki are solid contenders for some gold. Orton surprises everyone even Shultz with that lariat on Boyd. Looks like we've got a new feud coming. WOW! Vice Squad pick up a huge win over the Playboy Club. Playboy's now have some serious contenders coming after them. Hito and Fuchi retain but Scorpio is the star of the match. Pretty awesome main event as Gordy retains (Thanks to Hayes) over Billy Jack. Billy might be coming after Hayes. Solid show.

Rocky Johnson is racking up some nice house show wins. HTM shakes, rattles and roll's his way to his debut victory. The Killer Bees/Los Mega Stars match looked like a classic evenly matched tag bout. Link is getting the better of Slater. The Long Riders/Hall-Hennig feud is heating up. Tsuruta gets a strong win over Olympia and moves up the ranks. WOW! Didn't see that coming as Flair brings in Piper!!!! What a moment! I would of loved to have heard the crowd pop for that. This feud is going to be off the charts. Hansen finishes things off with Dibiase but Nikita makes his presence known. YES! This is going to be AWESOME!

This was such an entertaining show! Jimmy Hart is out and Paul Jones is in. Jones and the Russians will cause some serious havoc. The inevitable Hansen/Nikita match might be the biggest match of the year. That's going to be huge! OMG! Madril and Chicky together hosting the Fiesta Garden is going to be GOLD! Their first show was hilarious and gets even more outrageous when Valiant and company show up. All this and we get introduced to TNT as well as the HTM. What a premier! Dibiase is pissed and says he's ready for Hansen this time. Cool touch saying Hansen is going on a Japan tour to defend the title. It really makes the AWA title a huge deal. We get a taste of the Battle of the Nature Boys. Looks like things are just getting warmed up as Austin Idol aligns with Percy and Landel! I wonder who Flair's partner will be? There's something for everybody. Comic relief with Chicky, Madril, Valiant. Blood feud with Rich and Sawyer. Battle of the Nature Boys. Nikita preparing for his return and Hansen on top with the title. And of course the classic 80s commercials. Outstanding job!

USWA @ The Louisville Convention Center 4-4-85 "The Patrolman" Dale Veasey pinned Chief Joe Lightfoot with his feet on the ropes. Karachi Vice defeated The Club after Makhan body splashed Art Crews and Gama finished him off with the Camel Clutch "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi defeated "Gorgeous" Gary Young w/"Cool" Carl Fergie, with a flying body press from the middle ropes. Gino Brito Jr. and "Bulldog" Bob Brown wrestled to a 10 minute draw. Tully Blanchard w/Baby Doll defeated "Crippler" Rip Oliver. Ron Bass came out in street clothes during a Ref bump and rammed Oliver into the steel post then hurled him back in the ring. Tully picked up the bloodied Oliver and executed the Sling Shot Suplex for the win. TV Title Bout- Rick Martel (C) defeated "The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich w/"Cool" Carl Fergie, with a sunset flip. Central States Title Bout- Hercules Ayala (C) and Carlos Colon wrestled to a wild Double DQ. USWA Tag Team Title Bout- The Grapplers (C) defeated The Fabulous Blonds. The Grapplers doubled clotheslined Steve Regal over the top rope, then Grappler 1 hoisted up Chick Donovan and Grappler 2 nailed him with a diving clothesline of the middle ropes. USWA @ The Mid South Coliseum 4-5-85 Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair w/Les Thornton vs. "Avalanche" Buzz Tyler Thanks to a distraction by Thornton, St. Clair was able to get an early advantage. Tyler comes back with a vengeance. Tyler has St. Clair bumping all over the ring then puts him down with a back elbow smash. Tyler swings off the ropes but Thornton trips him. Tyler staggers forward then turns around and heads toward Thornton. St. Clair gets up, Tyler turns around as St. Clair does a Somersault/Diving headbutt to mid section. St. Clair cradles him for the 1..2..3! Winner of the Match- Tony St. Clair "Captain" Ron Slinker vs. Don Kernodle This one started when Slinker kept bragging on TV how he sent Slaughter packing even though Slaughter squashed him in that bootcamp match. Kernodle arrived and took offense at Slinker for bad mouthing his good friend. The challenge was made. The opening moments is all Kernodle as he unloads on Slinker. Slinker comes back with some cheap shots and karate thrusts. Kernodle starts a comeback and back drops Slinker. The fans boo as Boris Zhukov heads towards the ring. Kernodle is distracted and Slinker nails him from behind. The fans cheer as Corporal Kirchner runs down the aisle and clotheslines Zhukov! Slinker is now distracted. Kernodle gets up, spins Slinker around and hits a fireman's carry slam for the pin! Kirchner gets in the ring and raises Kernodle's arm as the fans cheer. Winner of the Match- Don Kernodle Scott and Steve Armstrong vs. Southern Justice (The Batten Twins) This feud is in high gear and this match is a sign that things aren't slowing down. It's a wild one that's full of solid tag team wrestling and pier six brawling. They go at it for 15 minutes. Another brawl breaks out and this time the Ref has no choice but to DQ both teams. They end up fighting around the ring and up the aisle. Official Ruling- A Double DQ Kerry Von Erich vs. "Mean" Mike Miller At Scores to Settle, Sonny King paid Miller a lot of money to take Kerry out and he certainly did that but tonight Kerry is back and he's got one thing on his mind...revenge. Miller is in the ring yelling at the fans and calling Von Erich a gutless punk. The fans go absolutely bonkers as Kerry storms up the aisle. The bell rings as Kerry hits the ring. Kerry is going crazy as he punches away on Miller, swings him to the ropes and clotheslines him down! It's all Kerry as he gives Miller a beating. Miller eventually gets in some shots but Kerry is a man possessed tonight. Kerry punches Miller several times then Military/Press Slams him down. Kerry backs up. Miller staggers up, Kerry spins around twice and sends Miller through the ropes with a discuss punch! Miller is knocked out and doesn't even move as the Ref counts to 10. The fans roar. Mission accomplished as Kerry raises his fist to the cheering fans. Winner of the match by C.O.- Kerry Von Erich Central States Tag Team Title Bout The Naturals (C) vs. The Movement w/Sonny King These teams have been feuding for awhile and Sonny King took major offense when the Naturals got a title shot before his Movement did. Naturals were more than happy to give them a title shot and shut them up. The match is fast paced and the tide turns several times. At the 20 minute mark, Sonny King is on the apron but Wells sends him flying with a forearm blast. The Movement send Adias flying back to his corner with double high knees. Wells turns around and the Movement kick him and nail him with a Double Russian Leg Sweep 1..2..3!!! NEW CHAMPS! Whatley and Conway roll out of the ring and help Sonny King up. They grab the titles and celebrate up the aisle. Adias is on his knees and is clearly disappointed. He walks over and helps Wells up. WHAM! Adias kicks Wells low, picks him up and hits a snake eyes on the turnbuckle! The fans are in shock. Adias looks down at Wells and totally berates him. The fans start booing as Adias throws Wells out of the ring and follows. Adias slams Wells head on the apron then body slams him on the concrete! Adias once again berates Wells. Adias just starts angrily stomping away on Wells. Adias walks away and kicks over a few chairs before heading up the aisle. Medics come out to attend to Wells. Winners and new Central States Tag Team Champs- The Movement Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. Adrian Adonis The fans in Memphis have been waiting for this one. These guys have been feuding since Adonis costed Lawler his chance at unifying the titles in January. At Scores to Settle, Adonis threw some substance in Lawler's face and followed with a DDT to get the win. Lawler returned last week and costed Adonis his match with the Grapplers. On TV they had a wild brawl. Thundering boos as Adonis heads up the aisle. Wild cheers as Lawler runs out and starts hammering away on Adonis. The Ref signals for the bell and the fight is on! They spend the first few minutes brawling around the ring. They eventually make it into the ring. Lawler back drops Adonis, Adonis staggers up and Lawler punches him down. It's all Lawler until Adonis hits him low and eye gouges him. Adonis takes over and gives Lawler a pretty good beating then sets him up for the DDT but Lawler back drops Adonis! Lawler gets up and takes his strap down! Adonis begs for mercy but Lawler kicks him and punches away. Adonis grabs Lawler's tights and hurls him up and over through the ropes. Adonis nails Lawler with a double axehandle off the apron. Adonis gets a chair. The Ref gets out there and warns Adonis. Adonis is going to hit Lawler but Lawler kicks Adonis and grabs the chair. The fans go crazy as Lawler nails Adonis over his head with the chair! The Ref signals for the DQ. Adonis is busted open. Lawler sets the chair down and looks around at the cheering fans. Lawler picks Adonis up by his hair and piledrives him down on the chair!!!!! Adonis is a bloody mess. Lawler steps on Adonis's chest and raises his arm as the fans are on their feet cheering. Winner of the match by DQ- Adrian Adonis USWA Heavyweight Title Bout Nick Bockwinkel (C) vs. "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley This is a pretty good match. Cooley controls the early minutes with hip tosses, arm drags, dropkicks and headlock takeovers. The tide turns when Cooley has Bock in a headlock but Bock back suplexes his way out of it. Bock takes over and shows why he's the best in the business. Bock pulls out a variety of suplexes and slams before working on Cooley's leg. Bock clamps on the Indian deathlock! Cooley manages to grab the ropes. A frustrated Bock grabs the top rope and drops several knees on Cooley. Bock drags Cooley out and covers 1..2..Kick Out. Bock berates the Ref then swings Cooley to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Cooley kicks him. Bock staggers back and Cooley puts him down with a forearm blast. Cooley fires up, swings Bock to the ropes and dropkicks him. Cooley runs and hops on the middle ropes and comes back with a back elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Cooley swings Bock into the corner and charges in with a running clothesline then hip tosses Bock over and follows with a running neck snap. Cooley hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Bock barley gets his shoulder up. The fans are up and cheering. Cooley swings Bock into the corner then clamps on a headlock and goes for the running bulldog but Bock carries the momentum and pushes Cooley into the turnbuckles. Cooley hits hard and staggers back as Bock rolls him up with a handful of tights 1..2..3!! Bock retains but Cooley is now a made man in the USWA. Winner and still USWA Champion- Nick Bockwinkel

Great follow up show from the Garden. DJ Peterson debuts and makes an impact. This guy really did have all the tools to become a superstar. Fantastics are pissed and cant wait for their rematch. Liked the Gunslingers double bulldog finish. The Tribe better be ready for a fight. The Superfly is back! Backlund is irate by this. One thing that stuck out for me was a little seed planted for a Bruno/Backlund match. Man I would love to see that. That would be an ultimate MSG match. The Heenan Family has arrived! I loved that you aligned him with the Bulldogs. That's what this game is all about. Bundy is in the Family. Poor SD Jones, even in the fantasy world he couldn't escape getting squashed by Bundy. That was a nice touch. Someone is very interested in Mr. Magnificent. I think him having a valet works better for his character. Looking forward to seeing where this goes. Excellent job giving guys like DJ, Kelly, Gunslingers and Ray Candy an opportunity to really shine.

USWA TV @ The Civic Auditorium, Knoxville TN 4-3-85 Footage from the Jackson Coliseum is shown as Wendell Cooley wins a battle royal, earning a USWA title match with Nick Bockwinkel. Also shown is Jerry Lawler returning to action and making life miserable for Adrian Adonis. Lance Russell: Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA Network. Big show tonight. Rick Martel defends his TV title against Gino Brito Jr. Bruce Hart and John Quinn take on the Fabulous Blondes with the winners getting a USWA tag title shot against the Grapplers. The Movement takes on The Club. Rip Oliver battles Bob Brown. Siva Afi makes his debut and we'll see if Tony St. Clair graces us with a ring appearance. We'll be hearing from Kerry Von Erich and Jerry Lawler returns to TV tonight! Right now I want to bring in the man who will face Nick Bockwinkel for the USWA title, tomorrow night at the Mid South Coliseum. Wendell Cooley, come on in. Big pop as Wendell pumps his fist to the fans. Cooley: Lance, I cant tell you how pumped up I am for this opportunity. I had to beat out 15 other men in that battle royal to get here and brother I'm ready for my shot! BOOS as Nick Bockwinkel strolls out in a sweat suit with the title around his waist. Bock: Mr. Cooley I am well aware of your accomplishments in this sport and I know you've held many regional titles. Very well done. However, I don't think you understand the magnitude of our match tomorrow night. You're going to be stepping in the ring with wrestling's greatest champion. (unstraps his title and holds it up) This title is the only title that matters. I am the only champion that matters. You are just a blip on the radar. Don't take that as an insult. After you go down in defeat, you will have gained more experience than ever by just being in the ring with yours truly. Bock lightly slaps Cooley's cheek. Cooley quickly pushes Bock's hand away. Cooley: Do not condescend me! You seem very confident in your abilities Mr. Bockwinkel. So let's not wait until tomorrow night. Let's get in that very ring...right now! The fans are up and cheering as Cooley gets in the ring and pumps his fists. Bock slowly takes off his jacket and sets his title down then gets in the ring. Bock walks up to Cooley and stares at him then turns around and turns back with a punch but Cooley ducks it and executes an Atomic Drop! Cooley swings Bock to the ropes and gives him a big back drop. Bock staggers up and Cooley scoop slams him! Bock rolls out of the ring favoring his back. Bock grabs his title and heads out as the fans cheer Cooley on. Commercial Break Lance: Well that was something. I think Bockwinkel might have underestimated Wendell Cooley. Cooley seems to be more than ready for his USWA title shot. Fans in Memphis wont want to miss that one. Let's go to the ring. "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs. Todd Rooney Afi makes his anticipated USWA debut and immediately wins the fans over with his high octane offense. Afi body slams Rooney then goes to the top rope and crashes down with a flying headbutt for the win! The fans cheer as Afi does a little dance and flashes them the "Hang Loose" sign. Lance: Impressive win for Siva Afi. I'm expecting big things from that young sensation. Fans I want to take you to the home of Kerry Von Erich as he had this to say. Kerry: (Walking around his backyard) Mike Miller, you not only costed me the Central States Title but you put me out of action with a chair. I've had a lot of time to think and boy the only thing on my mind is getting you in the ring. I talked with Jerry Jarrett and tomorrow night at the Mid South Coliseum it's you and me! Get ready boy because I'm coming after you! Commercial Break "Mean" Mike Miller vs. Gary Williams Total squash as Miller just brutalizes his opponent. Miller sends a message to Kerry Von Erich as he finishes the match with a discuss punch! The fans boo as Miller picks up Williams and puts him down with another punch! Miller heads to the podium. Miller: Kerry Von Erich is nothing but a punk! He's not even man enough to be here in person to challenge me to a match. I bet he doesn't even show up tomorrow night. Listen up Punk! If you do show up I'm going to send you back to Daddy crying! A commercial is shown for the Parade of Champions Texas Stadium May 23rd 1985! Lance: Welcome back fans. Get ready because Jerry Lawler makes his televised in ring return! Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. Trent Watkins The fans are going wild as Lawler punches away on Watkins then slams him down. Lawler hops on the middle ropes and comes down with the fist drop for the 1..2..3! Lawler stands up and WHAM! Adrian Adonis nails Lawler from behind. Adonis picks Lawler up and takes a swing but Lawler blocks it and fires away. Both men have a furious exchange until several prelim wrestlers hit the ring to break it up. Lance: Wow! Those two will wrestle tomorrow night at the Mid South Coliseum but I don't know if this feud will ever get resolved. Commercial Break The Movement w/Sonny King vs. The Club Mike George and Art Crews formed a team a few weeks ago but things haven't been going their way. They put up a good fight tonight but thanks to a distraction by Sonny King, The Movement hit Crews with a Double Russian Leg Sweep for the win! Sonny King and The Movement cut a promo and tell the Naturals those Central States Tag Titles are coming home with The Movement! Commercial Break Les Thornton and Tony St. Clair are at the podium. Lance: Les, I believe Tony St. Clair is scheduled for a match right now. Les: He was, but once again that inferior opponent standing in the ring is not a worthy competitor for UK's most skilled and accomplished professional wrestler Tony Simply the Best St. Clair. I cant believe this is.... Cheers as Buzz Tyler walks out. Tyler: I'll get right to the point. You want an opponent? I'll wrestle your man tomorrow night in Memphis. Les and Tony share a laugh. Les: You? My goodness. Tony whispers something to Les and they both smile. Les: Ok, we accept well, I guess we'll call it a challenge. Be prepared for the wrestling lesson of your life my friend. Tony is going to take you to the school of United Kingdom wrestling. Tyler: Let's just see if he can survive the school of hard knocks first. Lance: Oh my, Les Thornton and Tony St. Clair might be getting more than they bargained for. Let's go to the ring. "The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich w/"Cool" Carl Fergie vs. Vic Dutro Rich easily wins the match with a flying elbow from the top rope. The fans boo as Fergie raises Rich's arm. Commercial Break "Bronco" Bruce Hart and "Mighty" John Quinn vs. The Fabulous Blondes Winners get a USWA Tag Title Match Quinn made his debut last week as Hart's mystery partner. They defeated the Blondes in a hurry. The Blondes said they weren't ready and demanded a rematch. Blondes do a lot better this week as they work over and double team Hart. Hart finally makes the tag to Quinn and Quinn cleans house. Regal and Donovan regroup and double team Quinn until Hart has enough and runs in. A pier six brawl ensues. During the chaos the Ref takes a bump. Lance: Wait a minute! The Karachi Vice is in the ring! Gama nails Bruce as Makhan takes Quinn out with a chair! Gama gets the chair and nails Hart! Karachi Vice exit the ring. Regal covers Quinn. The Ref crawls over 1..2..3! The Fabulous Blondes leave the ring celebrating like they won the Super Bowl. Karachi Vice gets back in there. Makhan swings off the ropes and body splashes Quinn. Makhan picks up Hart and powerslams him over! Gama applies the camel clutch on Hart. Hart is out. Several Refs hit the ring. Karachi Vice heads to the podium. Lance: Just what the hell was that all about? Gama: My hatred for the Hart family goes back a long time! Bruce Hart! I waited patiently for this moment and you don't know how good this feels. Makhan and myself will not rest until we send you back to Canada. Not even The Mighty John Quinn will be able to help you. This is only the beginning! Commercial Break Lance: With me right now is the Outlaw Ron Bass. Ron cracks his whip. Bass: The Outlaw is here in the USWA and I brought along Miss Betsy! I'm serving notice to everybody that if you get in my way, Miss Betsy and I are going to deal with you the old fashion way! (Another crack of the whip) Lance: That whip makes me nervous. Let's go to the ring for another big match. "Crippler" Rip Oliver vs. "Bulldog" Bob Brown As Oliver walks to the ring, Bass walks by and bumps him. Oliver stares at him and Bass walks up to him shouting. Bass pushes Oliver and Oliver pushes back. Before Bass can make another move, Bob Brown nails Oliver from behind and hurls him in the ring. The Ref signals for the bell. Bass stares up at Oliver then heads to the back. Brown is all over Oliver with punches, stomps and a lot of choking. Brown hops on the middle ropes and goes for a knee drop but Oliver moves. Oliver regroups and takes the fight to Brown. Brown comes back with an eye rake and slam but cant put Oliver away. Brown swings Oliver to the corner and charges in but Oliver lunges forward with a forearm blast. Oliver scoops Brown's legs from under him and rolls forward with his feet on the turnbuckles 1..2..3! Oliver shows he's not afraid to bend the rules. Commercial Break Central States Tag Team Champs The Naturals vs. Neil Gooding and William Hillman Naturals win the match after Wells nails Hillman with a running tackle and Adias finishes things off with an Airplane Spin. Naturals cut a promo and warn The Movement the titles are staying with them and Sonny King better not get in their way! Lance: Before we get to our main event I have big news regarding next week's show. Bob Armstrong has been cleared for action! Next week's main event will be Bob and his sons Steve and Scott taking on Tully Blanchard and Southern Justice (The Battens). That will be a wild one. Our TV title match when we come back. Commercial Break USWA TV Title Bout Rick Martel (C) vs. Gino Brito Jr. The match starts with a handshake. These 2 put on a classic scientific match. Martel starts strong with hip tosses, dropkicks and several cradle pin attempts. Brito comes back with a nice dropkick of his own as well as some cradle pin attempts. Brito then works the leg of Martel. Brito has Martel in trouble and clamps on the figure four! Martel fights it as Brito wrenches away. Martel is finally able to roll over and break the hold. Brito swings Martel into the corner but Martel reverses it and whips Brito hard into the corner. Brito staggers out and Martel hits a backbreaker. Martel drags Brito out and applies the Boston Crab! Martel puts all his strength into it. Finally Brito submits. The fans cheer as Martel helps Brito up. The Ref hands Martel the TV title and Brito raises Martel's arm. Lance: Tremendous match and a tremendous show of sportsmanship by both men. We certainly don't see enough if that these days. Fans in Memphis get ready for that huge event at the Mid South Coliseum. Also fans in Louisville don't forget about the big card coming your way this weekend as well. I'll see you all next week. Mid South Coliseum USWA Heavyweight Title Bout Nick Bockwinkel (C) vs. "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. Adrian Adonis Central States Tag Team Title Bout The Naturals (C) vs. The Movement w/Sonny King Kerry Von Erich vs. "Mean" Mike Miller Don Kernodle vs. "Captain" Ron Slinker The Armstrong's vs. Southern Justice Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair vs. "Avalanche" Buzz Tyler The Club vs. Karachi Vice Louisville Convention Center USWA Tag Team Title Bout The Grapplers (C) vs. The Fabulous Blondes Central States Title Bout Hercules Ayala (C) vs. Carlos Colon TV Title Bout Rick Martel (C) vs. "The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich w/"Cool" Carl Fergie Tully Blanchard w/Baby Doll vs. "Crippler" Rip Oliver Gino Brito Jr. vs. "Bulldog" Bob Brown "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs. "Gorgeous" Gary Young w/"Cool Carl Fergie Chief Joe Lightfoot vs. "The Patrolman" Dale Veasey

Great way to open the show as Perez and Boyd put on a great match. Things get chaotic as the Brigade, Shultz and Orton get involved. I would but a ticket for that 8 man no DQ match. Poffo is getting a strong push and just might be the next LHW champ. Blackwell and Nord vs. The Untouchables is a hard hitting match that will certainly draw some money on the house loops. Fantastic interview segment! Del Ray finally snaps and wants a title shot but the always clever Rose gets in the first blow. This is turning into a very interesting story with the Thundercats also getting involved. The Playboy Club's titles might be in jeopardy. Jake finally turns his back and leaves Taylor hanging. Another title that might be in jeopardy. So much good stuff going on.

WOW!!!!! Stan Hansen is the champ!!!!! This is blockbuster news! I'm sure Verne is loving this LOL. Stan is going to cause all sorts of chaos as champ. We get a taste of Sheri vs. Richter in a tag match. Good tease as it builds up the singles match. I liked that Tsuruta/Johnson match up. Talk about getting a taste of something. We get a dose of Flair/Landel in that wild 6 man tag with Landel hitting the lowblow on the dirtiest player in the game. I'm all for another Russians/SST brawl. The fans in Winnipeg got a tremendous show.

I'm sure the fans weren't to upset about Outback Jack when Rocky Johnson was announced as his sub. Chicky Starr and Al Madril could be a very entertaining duo. Fuji could take Jumbo all the way to the top. The fans sure got their money's worth on that Dibiase/Flair match. Landel isn't afraid to bend the rules as he starts off on the winning track. I cant wait for that inevitable Sherri/Richter match. Hansen and Wahoo are 2 of the toughest so of course they brawl to a no contest. Slater subbing for Sawyer works out well because it only makes the fans want to see Rich/Sawyer even more. Somebody is going to have to take that chain away from the Russians LOL. Great couple of house shows. Always something exciting happening.

WWF makes its triumphant return to the Garden! The tournament was full of action and surprises. Gunslingers/Tribe feud continues. Islanders looked strong. Sheik and Nikolai get some good heat. Fantastics and Bulldogs make it to the finals. I was shocked when Heenan aligned with the Bulldogs. Did not see that coming! I'm all for a Bulldogs title heel run and with Heenan this will be gold. Slaughter makes his epic return! He's going to be money! With Andre in a battle royal you pretty much know how it's going to end. However, Mr. Magnificent got a huge rub by being the last man in there with him. Solid World title match as Polish Power gives Backlund a fight but Backlund is a crafty one and retains with the Cross Face Chicken Wing. I could see Ray Candy drawing with Backlund and of course a Backlund/Slaughter match would guarantee a sell out. The fans got their money's worth tonight. The WWF is now running on all cylinders.

Johnny V brings in the California Connection. Tatum and Embry are perfect for Johnny. Dibiase might be a bit worried with Stan Hansen coming after him. Mr. AWA is back! Your Landel promo was awesome! I loved this entire segment and it went to an even higher level when Flair came out. I have been waiting a long time for the Nature Boys feud and now we're going to get it. Cant wait for next week. This is freak'n great! As always I love the commercials. Keep them going LOL. Hall/Hennig versus the Long Riders should be a hard hitting match up. LOL, Sawyer coming out with Rich's title was good stuff. I busted up when Sawyer said he sold the retired belts. Good grief what an ending! That was insane! Not only does Nikita send Dusty packing but he goes crazy and hangs Hart with his chain. To top it off Verne comes out with the police. That was wild! I thought Stan Hansen was nuts but Nikita might have surpassed him. The AWA is must see TV! Great job!

USWA @ The Jackson Coliseum 3-28-85 The Club (Art Crews and Mike George) defeat 2 local talents to warm up the crowd. 16 Man Battle Royal- Winner gets a USWA title shot next week at the Mid South Coliseum Participants- Carlos Colon, Hercules Ayala, Wendell Cooley, Johnny Rich, Rip Oliver, Boris Zhukov, Gino Brito, Gary Young, Buzz Tyler, Bob Brown, Ron Bass, Adrian Adonis, Joe Lightfoot, Dale Veasey, Mike Miller and ??? Highlights- Just as the bell is about to ring, the fans go absolutely nuts when Jerry Lawler storms the ring as the 16th man! Lawler sprints at Adonis and Adonis jumps over the top rope and runs up the aisle as Lawler goes over the top rope and chases him! After a lot of fists flying and bodies tumbling over the top rope, it's down to Colon, Ayala, Cooley, Rich, Bass and Miller. Bass, Miller, Colon and Ayala engage in a wild melee and all 4 men go over the top rope. Colon and Ayala continue to fight on the outside. It's down to Cooley and his nemeses Rich. Rich nails Cooley from behind with a high knee and works him over but cant get him over the top rope. Rich swings Cooley into the corner and charges in but Cooley nails him with his boot. Rich staggers back, Cooley puts him down with a clothesline, then picks him up by his hair and hurls him over the top rope! Winner of the battle royal and gets a USWA title shot- "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley Gino Brito Jr. vs. "Gorgeous" Gary Young w/"Cool" Carl Fergie Brito is gearing up for his TV title shot next week while Young is coming off a Central States Tag Team Title reign. The finish comes when Fergie is on the apron and Brito dropkicks Young into him and rolls him up for the 1..2..3! Winner of the Match- Gino Brito Jr. "Bulldog" Bob Brown vs. "Avalanche" Buzz Tyler This one is a hard hitting contest. They eventually fight through the ropes and fight to a double count out. Official Ruling- A Double C.O. "Outlaw" Ron Bass vs. "Chief" Joe Lightfoot Lightfoot puts up a valiant fight but in the end, Bass finishes him off with the gourd buster. Winner of the Match- Ron Bass Central States Tag Champs The Naturals and Carlos Colon vs. The Movement (Whatley, Conway and Central States Champ Hercules Ayala) w/Sonny King The fans are on their feet during this 15 minute chaotic match. Both sides really shine and give the fans a show. The finish sees a pier six brawl go down. In all the chaos, Colon cradles Whatley to get the pin! Winners of the Match-The Naturals and Carlos Colon "Crippler" Rip Oliver vs. Boris Zhukov Zhukov dominates the early moments but Oliver fights back and goes to town. Zhukov doesn't go down so easy and regains control with a mulekick followed by a clothesline. Zhukov gives Oliver a beating. Zhukov swings Oliver to the ropes and misses a clothesline and Oliver swings back with a flying forearm blast to get the pin! Winner of the Match- Rip Oliver Steve and Scott Armstrong vs. Southern Justice (The Batten Twins) This started when Southern Justice assaulted Bob Armstrong and put him out of action for a bit. Southern Justice claimed they did it to show they are the best family wrestlers. The Armstrong's showed up on TV for revenge and here we are. Of course this match is action packed bonkers from the get go. At around the 10 minute mark, the Armstrong's are in total control. Brad Batten is taking a beating. Bart Batten runs in and the brawl is on. The Armstrong's double dropkick Bart but the Ref gets in between. Bart goes through the ropes as the Ref goes down. Scott hoists Brad up and holds him as Steve comes off the top rope with a missile dropkick! Steve is covering but the Ref is down. Scott goes to check on the Ref. Bart enters the ring with a chair and blasts Steve over the head! Scott looks up and Bart nails him with the chair! Bart throws the chair out of the ring and helps Brad up. They pick up the lifeless body of Steve and hit a double hot shot on the top rope. Bart drags the Ref over 1..2..3! The fans throw garbage as Southern Justice heads up the aisle gloating. Winners of the Match- Southern Justice USWA Champ Nick Bockwinkel and Adrian Adonis vs. USWA Tag Team Champs The Grapplers Before the match starts, Jerry Lawler is stopped by several members of Security. The fans are cheering as Lawler is trying to get into the ring. Security is finally able to escort Lawler up the aisle while Adonis taunts him. Talk about a great tag match. The tide turns several times. At the 30 minute mark, The Grapplers hit a double suplex on Bockwinkel. Grappler 1 follows with an elbow drop 1..2..Adonis breaks it. Grappler 2 comes in and punches Adonis. The Ref guides Grappler 2 back which allows Adonis to kick Grappler 1 and body slam him down. Bock tags in Adonis. Adonis swings Grappler 1 to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Adonis hops on the middle ropes and comes down with a knee drop 1..2..Grappler 2 breaks it. Adonis tags in Bock. Adonis holds Grappler 1 while Bock comes off the ropes with a double axehandle. Bock works over Grappler 1 then tags in Adonis. They swing him to the ropes and go for a double clothesline but Grappler 1 ducks, swings back and clotheslines Adonis and Bock then tags in Grappler 2. Grappler 2 is on fire as he blasts both Bock and Adonis. Grappler 2 back drops Bock and Bock rolls back to his corner. Grappler 2 swings Adonis to the ropes and a big back drop sends Adonis bumping out of the ring. Adonis rolls around and reaches in his tights to pull something out. Adonis pours some powdered substance in his hand. Bock tries to sneak in the ring but both Grapplers send him flying with a double punch. The Ref is trying to get control. The fans roar as Jerry Lawler storms through the crowd, hops over the railing and punches Adonis! The powdered substance goes right in Adonis's face! Lawler hurls Adonis in the ring. Adonis is rolling around covering his eyes. Grappler 2 drops a knee on Adonis 1..2..3! The fans pop as the Grapplers celebrate. Lawler gets in the ring. Bock goes after him but Lawler punches him through the ropes. Lawler jumps down and starts choking Adonis. Security rushes the ring. The Grapplers look at what's going on and simply walk out. Lawler breaks free and heads back out into the crowd as the fans cheer and pat him on the back. Winners of the Match- The Grapplers

You're doing an awesome job with the commentating team. It adds so much to the show and I love the way they go over the instant replay. This does so much to get the talent over. Fun to see names like Mike Sharpe and Bob Bradley. They were so good in their roles and knew how to put their opponents over. The Islanders are a great addition to a very competitive tag roster. The Candy Man and Black Bart make their debuts and already have people talking. Like Gene mentioned I'm glad you gave Candy this gimmick. I think it will really get over. Vince did a great job putting him over on commentary. Bart came off as one bad dude. I always liked his finisher. A battle royal has been added to the MSG card and of course the king of battle royals Andre the Giant will be there. HMMMM I wonder who this new manager is coming in??? Sgt. Slaughter is back home!! Slaughter will be selling out arenas in no time. Big money here. The Highwaymen get one over on Tito and young David. Bruno isn't happy. I have a feeling Bruno is feeling the itch to get back in the ring. Bruno going after the title against a deranged Backlund could be epic. I cant wait for the MSG card. I know a lot is going to go down.