kevinmcfl

Really love all the gimmicks here from PIP to the Crazies to Itchie Ritchie. This is true Indy Wrestling but add in your great storylines and this is awesome. Can't wait to see the finals of the TV tournament... A bet Tasha has something to do with the outcome!!! And now for the next episode... I am currently listening to a weekly podcast on Memphis 85 where Tom Renesto is the booker and so many crazy things keep happening and now you have him down pat... wild and strange Memphis under Renesto and now wild and strange West Virginia under Renesto... I love it all!! Awesome finals match with great graphics... I wish I could do that! Tasha with the roll of quarters to the ref!!! Great right up and great finish. It wouldn't be West Virginia without some chaos! Thanks to Wild Dog... Morton wins the belt! What will Tasha do next!!!

Great continued use of the free agent list. Working with WCW is a great move under your current situation. I would caution you that many of the wrestlers you are using might not be ready for the limelight as they are still really green. People like Rip Morgan, Tenryu and Angel of Death can get some pretty good heat as they are pretty good in the ring for an upstart company like yours but people are rookies and would still be learning the ropes. Please don't take this as a negative. I am enjoying what you are doing and we all have rushed a wrestler or two or gone the other way and kept them in the main event way past their prime.

Thank you for checking. I will get theat all fixed.

Eric you would need to drop people before adding. I have you at 67. Please check as I may have made mistakes like I did with mine, AWA and PCW. Thanks.

January 26, 1991 MEMPHIS MADHOUSE TAG TEAM BATTLE ROYAL: It is now time for the Memphis Madhouse Tag Team Battle Royal. The rules are as follows… two teams will enter the ring and wrestle for 2-minutes. At the end of the two minutes, another team will enter the match. Elimination can occur at any time when an individual is thrown over the top rope to the floor with both feet touching the ground. When one member of a team is eliminated, both members of the team are eliminated. After all 10 teams have entered, the final remaining team standing in the ring will be the winner and be awarded a USWA World Tag Team Title match next month in the HemisFair Arena in San Antonio at “Texas Tough” along with a check for $25,000. Now, without further ado… the team that drew number 1… the one and only … Rock n Roll Express! And next, the team that drew number 2… Southern Justice… Shanghai Pierce and Tex Slazenger! The RnR Express come down to a huge ovation from the crowd as Lance Russell wonders just how long they will be able to last in a match like this… Dave Brown wonders the same thing as this match lends itself to some of the larger teams in the match… the same cannot be said for Southern Justice as the crowd is all over them. The RnR Express and Southern Justice have a fun little 2-minute struggle for momentum with the Express using speed and quickness while Southern Justice wanted to turn this into a slugfest. Wild Bill is doing everything he can to disrupt the Express. WHAM… double dropkick on Tex and he staggers to the ropes… but not over… yet that is! WHAM … a second double dropkick sends Tex out to the floor. Wild Bill is fuming and yelling at both Tex and Shanghai as Ricky and Morton high-five each other and wait for the next team to be called as the timer is running down… Number 3 is… The Destruction Company!!! Oh my! These two teams have some unfinished business as Enos and Bloom just went to a time-limit draw with the Express as Ricky and Robert were lucky that they left the Midsouth Coliseum last month with the Rock n Roll Express lucky to be leaving with their titles. Lance and Dave put over the fact that it seems unlucky that these two top teams in the USWA had such unlucky draws! After two minutes, all these teams accomplished was proving they don’t like each other and they are still going at it hot and heavy as the next number is getting ready to be called. Suddenly, we see Enos and Bloom both grab their construction helmets and crack Ricky Morton over the head. Robert is doing everything he can to not allow his partner to be tossed over the top rope. Number 4: The Assassins (Don Bass & Laney Kean under the masks) are next to the ring. This is one rugged duo who are known to do anything to get what they want. They had right in and attack Robert. For the next two minutes, it is 2-1 on both sides of the ring. Ricky trying to hold off the Destruction Crew and Robert trying to hold off the Assassins. They are just hoping that it will be someone they are on the same side with that comes to the ring next…. Number 5 – The Ebony Express, Booker T and Stevie Ray, come to the ring… Not much is known about these two brothers as they’ve only had a couple of matches in the USWA. Their size and physique are unquestionable but this could mean a quick end to the Rock n Roll Express or it could be their lifeline…. As Booker T and Stevie Ray hit the ring, the fans are …. Relieved … The Ebony Express goes right after the Assassins. This gives Robert some freedom to join Ricky as we are two teams battling it out on both sides of the ring. So far, it is only Southern Justice to have been eliminated! Number 6– It’s the Moondogs… Rex and Spot both carrying large bones with them to the ring… Lance … admitting there is nothing in the Moondogs style that lends itself to the technical side of rassling but wonders if this is their type of match… Rex and Spike hit the ring and immediately join the Assassins as both mysterious duos try to toss Booker T and Stevie Ray to the ring but this is turning out to be a difficult task. Booker T are strong, agile and ready to fight! Number 7 – Oh My Gosh… It’s the Steiners! Scott and Rick are hear!! We have not seen them together since Halloween when Rick was injured during their bout with Road Warriors. It was just last week that we saw Cactus Jack and Vader attack Rick who was still walking with a cane but here he is!!! The question Lance asks Dave Brown is “should Rick Steiner be in the ring or is he risking more damage.” At least for the beginning, it looks like the answer is “yes” as Rick and Scott are hitting everything in sight. It doesn’t matter to them if it’s heels or babyfaces… they know the way to victory is to be the last one standing. Unfortunately, it is a double running clothesline that sends the Rock n Roll Express tumbling from the ring. It seemed like they were going after the Destruction Company but hit Ricky instead and he flew over the top rope and out onto the floor with one hell of a bump! Robert quickly went to make sure his partner was ok and the duo grabbed their Southern Titles with them and headed up the ramp knowing that they give it their all. It turned out that Lance and Dave Brown were right… this was a tough style of match for the RnR Express. The Steiners not about to take a break … turn their attention to the other side of the ring and fly at Assassin #1 with a double clothesline, this time to back of the head and #1 rolls over the top rope and out onto the floor. The Steiners have been together for less than a minute and have eliminated two teams… Would you expect anything else…. Still Fighting: The Destruction Crew, The Ebony Express, The Moondogs and the Steiner Brothers Eliminated: Southern Justice, the Rock n Roll Express and the Assassins Number 8 – Cactus Jack and Vader… Soul-les is here and they are being led to the ring by the maniac himself, Kevin Sullivan. Slowly, methodically, this duo weighing over 700 pounds, climb to the apron and enter the ring. Cactus Jack and Vader are so confident… or maybe so unorthodox, that they seem confident enough to split up in the ring. Vader goes right after the Ebony Express while Cactus Jack gets all mixed up with the Destruction Crew. The Steiners seem content to send the Moondogs packing and have yet to even notice Vader and Cactus Jack. Maybe this is on purpose as they just want teams to get eliminated and they don’t care who it is but probably not… the Steiners don’t back down from anyone and if they saw Cactus Jack and Vader it would be a war for what they did to Rick last week. Still Fighting: The Destruction Crew, The Ebony Express, The Moondogs, the Steiner Brothers and Soul-les (Vader & Cactus Jack) Eliminated: Southern Justice, the Rock n Roll Express and the Assassins Number 9- It’s the Cam Am Express …. Doug Furnas and Dan Kroffat …Furnas waving and American flag and Kroffat with the Canadian flag, sprint to the ring as Lance Russell reminds everyone that Furnas was a former NFL football player who was a star running back for the University of Tennessee… what a way to get this new team over to the people of Nashville. Right as the Cam-Am Express was getting ready to enter the ring, we see Booker T rush across the ring and nail Spike with an unexpected Superkick … Spike staggers back to the ropes and tumble over. It is now that the Steiners lay eyes on Cactus Jack and Vader… the two teams meet in the center of the ring and just start laying into one another. Still Fighting: The Destruction Crew, The Ebony Express, the Steiner Brothers, Soul-les (Vader & Cactus Jack), and the Cam- Am Express Eliminated: Southern Justice, the Rock n Roll Express, the Assassins, and the Moondogs Number 10 - The Dirty White Boys hit the ring … And we now basically have three Texas Tornado Matches going on at the same time… The Destruction Crew vs The Ebony Express, the Cam-Am Express vs the Dirty White Boys and The Steiner Brothers vs Soul-les. Interesting turn here… both heel teams find a way to eliminate their enemies as The Ebony Express and the Cam-Am Express go out. This leaves what looks like real trouble for the Steiner Brothers… Soul-les, The Destruction Crew and the Dirty White Boys can join forces against Scott and Rick! Still Fighting: The Destruction Crew, the Steiner Brothers, and Soul-les (Vader & Cactus Jack), Eliminated: Southern Justice, the Rock n Roll Express, the Assassins, the Moondogs, the Ebony Express, and the Cam Am Express. Sensing the trouble, the Steiners, maybe for the first time in the lifes, back towards the corner as the know the numbers are against them. The Destruction Crew and Vader close in on Rick and The Dirty White Boys and Cactus Jack make their way slowly towards Scott. WHAM… in what is one of the most memorable moment of the night, Vader grabs Mike Bloom from the Destruction Crew and whips him across the ring at the same time Cactus Jack grabbed DWB #2 and whipped him across the ring. Bloom and the Dirty White Boy have a nasty collision in the center of the ring and stagger backwards. Vader and Jack sprint across the ring and right passed each other. WHAM… Vader nails DWB #2 with a huge clothesline as Cactus Jack nails Bloom with a huge shoulder tackle. Both DWB and Blook tumble over the top rope eliminating their teams. We are now left with the Steiners vs Soul-les and the winner earns a USWA World title shot next month against the Road Warriors! While both teams are full of power moves, it is nearly impossible to get their big bodies over the top rope. We see slams, suplexes, and splashes but neither team can get anyone over the top rope… that is until Kevin Sullivan gets involved as he once again nails Rick in the right leg with the Golden Spike. Rick is and struggling to help out Scott. Scotty does his best and it able to hold over Vader and Cactus Jack for a period of time but after numerous double team moves, Scott is down. This allows Vader and Cactus Jack to double team the still injured Rick. Finally, just before Scott is able to make the save, we see Vader hit a clothesline to the back of the head of Rick and he tumbled over the top rope! The Winners… Soul-les! USWA WOLRD TITLE MATCH: Randy “Macho Man” Savage & Miss. Elizabeth vs “The Universal Heartthrob” Austin Idol Stipulation: If Idol losses, he must retire. Idol struts to the ring wearing yellow and turquoise spandex tights, a navy blue sparkling vest, sunglasses and a black and white spotted bandana. He is yelling at any fan that will listen to about who is the best every in Memphis! Maybe Austin Idol was right when he claimed that Macho Man was just immatating The Universal Heartthrob. Savage came out with a purple, navy blue and pink long robe, matching cowboy hat and sunglasses. What separated the flare of Idol and Savage was the very classy Miss. Elizabeth who came out wearing a sparkling silver, thin strapped, short dress. Miss. Elizabeth quickly got the attention of Austina Idol who gestured to her that they could leave together after the match. Knowing the jealousy of Savage, this move was either a huge mistake or calculated briallance to get Savage off his game. Either way, it got a reaction as it was the babyfaced champ who attacked before the bell. This fire gave Savage the early momentum which was full of big elbows, knees and punches! We even so Macho Man with a nice drop kick that landed squarely on Idol’s head. With Idol down, Savage took some time and was yelling at Miss. Elizabeth. We’ve seen this before as Savage points his anger in the wrong direction. Next, the Macho Man scampers to the top rope but Idol leaps up and nails him with a low blow. Savage takes a big bump to the matt and is rolling in agony as Idol points to his own head like he is the genius. Idol with a running knee to the back of Savage… Savage rolls around the matt in agony. Idol rams Macho Man’s head into the turnbuckle and follows it up with 3 huge right hands! Idol with the cover…. 2 count! Idol elbow drop to the knee of Savage and know he goes to work on the lower body as he is trying to set Savage up for the Vagas Leglock. Knees to the hamstring, elbows to the knees, ankle locks… the fans begin to wonder if Savage will even be able to walk during the match! Idol locks in the Vagas Leglock and Savage is writhing in agony. Idol, near the ropes, uses them for added leverage and Savage is pulling his own hair out but he won’t submit! There is no escape as he is near the center of the ring. Savage starts to twist and turn as he is going for the reverse…. Yes… Savage now has Idol in the reversed figure four and Idol is screaming… but it is short-lived as Idol is in the ropes to force the break. Both men stagger to their feet very slowly… Idol with a weak right hand but Savage shrugs it off. The two exchange a few blows but you can see Macho Man is on the come! Savage with a big right hand and down goes Idol. Savage whips him into the corner and hits the splash as he followed him in. Savage to the second rope and begins the 10-punch sequence as the fans count along with him! Savage again to the top rope but Idol once again staggers up … WHAM… Savage leaps and nails Idol with the double ax-handle off the tope rope! 1…2…3! Savage survives! He grabs his title and holds it high as the fans celebrate. Fans of Memphis might be just as excited that Idol is done in the ring as they were that Savage won the match. Interesting thing here was that Miss. Elizabeth walked up the aisle as Savage celebrated in the ring. Has she had enough of Savage and his temper… MEMPHIS MADHOUSE BATTLE ROYAL: Lance Russell: It is now time for Memphis Madhouse. The rules are as follows… two men will enter the ring and wrestle for 2-minutes. At the end of the two minutes, another man will enter the match. Elimination can occur at any time when an individual is thrown over the top rope to the floor with both feet touching the ground. After all 20 participants have entered, the final remaining man standing in the ring will be the winner and earn a USWA World Title shot at “Texas Tough” along with a check for $50,000. Now, without further ado… the individual who drew number 1… “the Wildman from the Sudan, Abdullah the Butcher! The man who drew number 2… none other than the King of Wrestling, Jerry Lawler! The crowd moans as their hero has drawn an awful number as he chances of winning are almost none. Adbullah comes down to a hostile crowd as Lance wonders just how long a man in his condition can last in a match like this… Dave Brown counters that he isn’t sure anyone can life the nearly 400 pound Butcher over the top rope. Abbie and the King have an interesting 2 minutes as Lawler dances away from Abbie and nails him with a few jabs in the process. Abbie rushes the King in the corner but misses and knocks himself to the ground. Lawler quickly to the middle rope for the fist drop but Abbie just lies there and the King can’t budge him toward the ropes as the timer runs down! Number 3 is… the leader of Soul-less… the purely evil… Kevin Sullivan. Sullivan rushes at Lawler and the two are like two pitbulls fighting in the center of the ring. These two have not seen each other in a long time but Lawler and Sullivan have enough knowledge of one another to know better then slow down their attack. Abbie is up and now we see Lawler in trouble as Sullivan and The Butcher go to work on the King. Number 4 - Mike Graham….While Graham is new to the USWA, he is not new to Sullivan and Abbie from there time in Florida. He rushes the ring and grabs Sullivan and nails him with a big right hand. It is now Lawler vs Abbie and Graham vs Sullivan. Nobody has a clear advantage and the fans are wondering who is next as the tide could turn either way. Number 5 - Here comes Michael Wallsteet who is lead to the ring by Ms. Alexandria York and her briefcase. At first this looks bad for Lawler and Graham as it gives the heels a 3-2 advantage but York whispers in the ear of Wallstreet just as he enters the ring. Wallstreet simply heads to a vacant corner of the ring and hangs out. York and her scouting report seem to be telling Wallstreet to get involved as little as possible! ! Number 6 – the USWA Texas Heavyweight Champion …. Wild Bill Irwin. Wild Bill rushes the ring and quickly sizes up the competition. He decides that is it best to get rid of Lawler whenever you can so he joins Abbie in the attack on the King! Somehow Lawler manages to escape the rush of Irwin and Irwin slams into Abbie. Abbie, not really ure what is going on goes after Irwin while Lawler saw Wallstreet just hanging out and decides that Wallstreet’s money has bought him enough of a rest and goes right after him. We know have 4 singles matches going on at the same time but there is no wrestling involved. It is a brawl or should we say Madhouse! Number 7 - Here comes “No Class” Don Bass …. He’s been in Memphis long enough to know that the King is the one that controls everything so just like Wild Bill, he goes right for the King… Funny thing here was that Lawler saw him rushing in and nailed him with a back body drop right over the top rope. “No Class” has just established the record for quickest elimination… 5 seconds. Number 8 – Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert joined by both Missy Hyatt and Jimmy Hart… boy does Missy make an entrance!!! Gilbert runs down and heads right to the Mike Graham-Kevin Sullivan brawl. This 2-1 attack proved too much for Graham and in the bump of the night, we see Hot Stuff hoist Graham up for the Hot Shot but Sullivan push him over the top rope from the suplex position… this might be the last we see of Graham as the crowd gasped. Sullivan and Gilbert now split up as Sullivan joins Abbie in his fight with against Wild Bill will Gilbert attacks his long-time foe, Jerry Lawler who is battling Michael Wallstreet. Number 9 - The Prince of Memphis… that’s right is Brian Lawler rushing down the ramp to save his Dad. Brian goes right for Gilbert which allows Lawler to re-establish his fight with Wallstreet. While the Lawler’s gladly dealt with their foes, Sullivan demanded Abbie toss Wild Bill over the top rope which he did with no problem. Still Fighting: Abbie, Jerry Lawler, Kevin Sullivan, Michael Wallstreet, Eddie Gilbert and Brian Lawler Eliminated: Don Bass, Mike Graham, and Bill Irwin Number 10 - … here come … from parts unknow… The Missing Link! Link goes right for both Abbie and Sullivan. While this seems like a mismatch, his one move, the headbutt, has both men staggering. The Lawlers vs Wallstreet and Gilbert is still going hot and heavy. Number 11 - Here comes the son of the promoter, Jeff Jarrett. JJ heads right into the Lawlers/Wallstreet & Gilbert melee and for the first time all night the babyfaces have an advantage. On the other side of the ring, Sullivan and Abbie have turned the tide and have Missing Link in trouble. Number 12 - From the Land of the Rising Sun… here comes the Great Muta led to the ring by Gary Hart. The mysterious Muta, wearing black and red face paint tonight, heads right over to Brian Lawler and nails him with a Super Kick… Brian Lawler topples over the top rope as Muta makes his mark in a hurry! Next, we see Sullivan stomping on Missing Link who is caught in the Tree of Woo! With Link basically out of it, Sullivan props him up along the ropes and Abbie comes running into him with a big body smash and out goes Link! Now we have Lawler vs Wallstreet, JJ vs Muta and Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert while Sullivan is smacking Abbie just to get him more fired up! Still Fighting: Abbie, Jerry Lawler, Kevin Sullivan, Michael Wallstreet, Eddie Gilbert, Jeff Jarrett and Muta Eliminated: Don Bass, Mike Graham, Bill Irwin, Brian Lawler and Missing Link Number 13 – “Stunning” Steve Austin rushes to the ring with Medusa right behind him. Austin, still holding a grudge on how he lost the USWA World Television Title, joins The King in his battle of Michael Wallstreet while Medusa circles the ring and is looking to attack Miss. York and/or Missy Hyatt… whoever she finds first. The catfight is on and Medusa is taking care of business! Stun Gun by Austin on Wallstreet and he takes a nasty fall to the floor. WHAM… body slam on the floor by Medusa on Miss. York! What a nasty exit for The York Foundation! This distraction allowed JJ to send Eddie Gilbert packing as he simply tossed him over the top rope. Sullivan and Abbie are all fired up and move into the frey and attack the King. The King is in trouble as he is hanging on by a thread… Wham… Austin with the save and we now have Austin and Lawler vs Sullivan and Abbie while JJ and Muta continue their brawl while Medusa is the last cat standing! Number 14 – from South Africa… Steve Simpson. The well-built fan favorite is not very well known here in Memphis so the fans don’t get to excited and they really have no idea what to expect. Simpson does his best to endear himself to the Memphis fans and goes right after Abbie to help the King! WHAM… big flying cross body block on The Madman from the Sudan and both Simpson and Abbie topple over the top rope! That might have been the quickest exit ever for a match like this but it came with a huge ovation as Lawler’s chances have just greatly increased. It is JJ vs Muta while Austin and Lawler are double teaming Kivin Sullivan. Still Fighting: Jerry Lawler, Kevin Sullivan, Jeff Jarrett, Muta and Steve Austin Eliminated: Don Bass, Mike Graham, Bill Irwin, Brian Lawler, Missing Link, Michael Wallstreet, Eddie Gilbert, Steve Simpson and Abdullah the Butcher Number 15 – Here comes the Nubian Terror, Moadib…this 300-pound muscular black man is also new to the people of Memphis but unlike Steve Simpson, he immediately has the fans on edge. He is swinging that double-bladed medieval ax like his is going to kill someone. Luckily for all, he dropped it before getting in the ring but he heads right over to the leader of Soul-les, Kevin Sullivan and goes to work on his attacks… the King and Steve Austin! Muta has JJ is a world of trouble and is climbing to the top rope for what will later be called a Moonsault. Number 16 – Mr. Magnificent… Kevin Kelly… WHAM… before Kelly even gets to the ring, Moadib whips Lawler so hard into the corner that the entire ring seems to quiver. Problem for Muta was that Lawler was whipped into the corner he was preparing for the Moonsault and this sent Muta out onto the floor. Even in defeat, Muta shows amazing skill as he back-flipped from the top rope to the floor landing on his feet!! Moadib seems ready to murder Lawler as Sullivan stomps on JJ. Austin heads right for Kevin Kelly to finish off another person he has beef with lately. Still Fighting: Jerry Lawler, Kevin Sullivan, Jeff Jarrett, Steve Austin, Moadib and Kevin Kelly. Eliminated: Don Bass, Mike Graham, Bill Irwin, Brian Lawler, Missing Link, Michael Wallstreet, Eddie Gilbert, Steve Simpson, Abdullah the Butcher, Muta Number 17 – Honky Tonk Man…. HTM seems to really take his time getting to the ring. He is in no hurry and wants to increase his chances of winning by spending less time in the match. This might have been a mistake as by the time he finally got to the ring, two people who might have been on his side where eliminated…. Moadib rushed as Lawler like he was going to decapitate him but Lawler moved in the nic of time and Moadib went summersaulting over the top rope ala Ric Flair. This allowed Lawler, Austin and JJ to triple team Kevin Sullivan and send him over the top rope. HTM looks like he is walking into the lion’s den as Lawler, Austin and JJ are all waiting for him! In fact, HTM has taken so much time waiting to get to the ring we are ready for our next entrant! Still Fighting: Jerry Lawler, Jeff Jarrett, Steve Austin, Kevin Kelly, and HTM Eliminated: Don Bass, Mike Graham, Bill Irwin, Brian Lawler, Missing Link, Michael Wallstreet, Eddie Gilbert, Steve Simpson, Abdullah the Butcher, Muta, Moadib, and Kevin Sullivan Number 18 – The Nightstalker…we have only seen a few matches of the Nightstalker here in Memphis as he was part of Smoky Mountain Wrestling and challenged Steve Austin a few times when he was the USWA World Television Champion. What it does here is put Austin in some trouble as now the Nightstalker and Kevin Kelly join forces against Stunning Steve as Lawler and JJ go to work on the HTM! These 2-1 battles both continue into our next entrant! Number 19 – Wildfire Tommy Rich… the crowd moans in agony! It looked like the King was finally cayching a break and then his arch-enemy has to come down to the ring. Tommy is all smiles as he is looking forward to taking care of the King. HTM survived and now has help on the way. Somehow, Austin has also survived against his huge enemies. Who will be #20? Still Fighting: Jerry Lawler, Jeff Jarrett, Steve Austin, Kevin Kelly, HTM, Nightstalker and Tommy Rich Number 20 - Here comes The Total Package, Lex Luger!!! Pec Flexing and strutting all the way to the ring, Lex is led down the ramp by a man who is full of smiles, JJ Dillon! Lex enters the ring, scans the situation and hits the ring ropes and couple of times to get himself all stretched out. The in the move of the night, Lex rushes at the Austin vs Kelly/Nightstalker melee and nails all three with a double-clothesline. All three tumble to the floor. Austin continues his attack on both Kelly and the Nightstalker even though he has been eliminated until the two flee to the locker room. Austin and Medusa leave to a big ovation. Back in the ring, Lex simply walks over and grabs JJ off of HTM and locks him in the Torture Rack and struts around the ring with JJ strapped across his shoulders. Now HTM and Tommy Rich attack Lawler! Lex simply tosses JJ to the floor and rushes in with another double clothesline. This time it was to the delight of the fans as HTM and Wildfire tumble out. In a matter of minutes, Lex has eliminated 5 men. It is now down to Luger and Lawler. Luger is fresh but Lawler is exhausted as he has was involved sense the beginning. Lex with some more flexing as Lawler pulls down the strap. The two go another 3 or 4 minutes and it is pretty one-sided with Lex doing all of the work. Lex climbs to the top rope and looks for a double ax handle but… WHAM… Lawler rushed at him and Luger tumbles doing a slit across the ropes and seems to be in agony in the worst place possible. The crowd sees this as Lawler’s chance. The King comes over and tries to force Luger to the floor but Luger simply shrugs his head “NO.” Luger with a mighty yank of the top rope and Lawler comes flying over to the floor! Lex Luger wins Memphis Madhouse… the $50,000 and the USWA World Title shot next month at Texas Tough!

USWA releases King Cobra and Jimmy Jannetty as I was over the cap. Sorry for the mistake. Please check your rosters and make sure I have it right as I might have forgotten to update some after the rookie draft. Please try to have your roster be at the 65 cap as we do have a writer working off of free agency and we should be thinking of our protected list which would allow us to keep 45 people protected. This would be in early May

Tasha again steals show and the match!! Great show again.

I love all the drama that Southeastern provides each week... There is always some mystery to figure out or some match that needs to happen to decide something. The Embry win over JYD was bad enough but now we get RPG as the co-host... While he drives me crazy, the humor is undeniable. Speaking of humor, awesome job with Al Madril! From the mustached Bullet to the lawyer thing, he is money! Great family drama with the Dundees! Also, good hire bringing in Tommy Gilbert! Tojo Fargo is one of my favorite jobber names in the history of Dawn of War! While tonight's football game with Chicago and the Rams is pretty good so far, this was much better. Great work!

I enjoyed the Bill Watts segment. It was real. I could see local television stations threatening to pull the show becasue of violence. The question is if Abbie's violence is enough to get people to but it on PPV. Maybe...Maybe not but it might be enough to sell extra tickets for the show. If I were in San Anotnio, I would be asking my parents to talk me to the arena to see Abbie and his fork!

DALLAS January 16, 1991 Sportatorium Great Muta with Gary Hart defeats Chief Joe Lightfoot with the top-rope moonsault. Muta dominated this match with lightening quick savat kicks, elbows and suplexes. This will mot likely be the last time Muta is in the curtain-jerker. USWA Texas Heavyweight Title Match Missing Link defeats Wild Bill Irwin © by DQ as Southern Justice (Tex Slexanger and Shanghai Pierce) make the save after Irwin was busted open with numerous Link headbutts. Soul-les (Cactus Jack & Big Van Vader) with Kevin Sullivan destroy George South and Private Terry Daniel with the end mercifully coming after a Vader powerbomb! Unfortunately, this mercy-ending was not enough h for Kevin Sullivan who ordered his men to continue to destroy their opponents which they gladly did! That is until the Steiner brothers (Scott and Rick) came out to make the save. This is the first time we have seen Rick since his injury last Halloween. You could tell he still was a 100% as he still had a noticeable limp. “Stunning” Steve Austin with Madusa defeated “Mr. Magnificent” Kevin Kelly with the Stun Gun putting the arrogant Kelly in his place. Madusa even took pleasure in this win with a smirk at Kelly as he was left in the center of the ring flat on his back. USWA World Television Title Match Michael Wallstreet with Ms. Alexandria York wrestled “The Man of a Thousand Masks” Mil Mascaras to a 15- minute time limit draw. USWA World Tag Team Title Match The Road Warriors © defeat The Moondogs after a decent brawl when Animal and Hawk connected with the Doomsday Device on Spot. USWA Southern Title Match Scott Steiner defeated Kevin Sullivan by DQ as he had Sullivan locked in the camel clutch (Steiner Recliner) but Cactus Jack and Vader attacked from behind. This lead to a short 3-1 beating of Scott until Rick hit the ring. Rick injected some momentum into the brawl and the Steiners held their own for a short period of time… that is until Sullivan dove under the bottom rope and returned with a golden spike which he drove into the injured leg of Rick Steiner. The scream from Rick was jarring to many in the crowd as the entire babyface locker-room rushed in to end the melee. MEMPHIS January 19, 1990 Mike Graham defeated “Bad Boy” Billy Black by submission with a Figure Four. The Cam-Am Express (Doug Furnas & Dan Kroffat) defeat the Nightmares (Ted Allen & Randy Colley under masks) as Furnas connected with a German Suplex on Nightmare #1. The Dirty White Boys defeat the Ebony Express (The Huffman Brothers) when DWB #1 (Tony Anthony) was able to hide an illegal object from the ref and nail Stevie Ray in the back of the head. One thing for sure was that the Huffman brother’s size, speed, power and charisma got over with the fans … well at least some of them. Lex Luger with JJ Dillion destroys Action Jackson and finally puts him out of his misery with the Torture Rack. Interesting thing was that Luger showboated long enough that the competitors for the next match had already made their way to the ring… USWA World Title Match: “Macho Man” Randy Savage © vs Terry Taylor Taylor was first to the ring and greeted Lex like they were old pals and that he was so glad Luger was in Memphis. Taylor proceeded to the ring where he tried his best to incite the fans. Macho Man was next and he and Luger met about half way up the ramp. Luger smirked at Savage and Savage went right back at him… as Savage turned to go the ring. Luger gave him a big clothesline to the back of the head and then continued up the ramp! Terry Taylor saw his chance and rushed to the ramp and dragged Savage to the ring where he went after him at full force! The fans started to become worried that Savage was going to loose the title but he eventually recovered and really gave it to Taylor with the top rope elbow drop coming about 15 minutes into the bout and giving the champ the win. You could tell Savage was fuming and all his thoughts were on Luger… Lance Russell made it clear that if he is distracted next week at Memphis Madhouse, the Universal Heartthrob Austin Idol could very well walk out with the world title USWA Southern Tag Title Match: The Rock n Roll Express vs The Destruction Crew This match ended in a double-countout as the two teams where brawling out on the floor for a long time. Last time, these two teams went to the time-limit draw and this one saw the double-countout. Something needs to be done to make sure we get a clear winner next time they meet. Main Event: The First Family (Tommy Rich, Honky Tonk Man, and “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert) with Jimmy Hart and Missy Hyatt defeated “The King” Jerry Lawler, Brian Lawler and Jeff Jarrett when Tommy Rich used an ether-soaked towel to knock out Brian Lawler while the ref was distracted with The King and Jarrett brawling on the outside with Gilbert and Honky Tonk Man. After the match, Jimmy Hart rushed into the ring and had Wildfire hold the knocked out Brian Lawler over his knee was Jimmy Hart gave him a “spanking.” When The King saw this he bolted towards the ring but the First Family managed to escape and head back to the locker dodging debris as they laughed hysterically.

I could watch Dibiase vs Gordy and Doc all day long.

While the second night of SuperClash was awesome... I must admit that Superclash 1991 will always be remembered for one thing... the night Morrow stole the World Title from Hogan... This match might just be the #1 match ever in Dawn of War. Awesome job writing it up and creating thie biggest controversy we've seen. I admit that I will miss Gerry Morrow but he always seems to find a way to make some major money. Magnum T.A.... and the Horsemen in the same place. It didn't take T.A. long to riley up Tully with his Wargames demand. this should be interesting! Like all the introductions for you incoming talent!

Really looking forward to the war between Sid and Sting! Very creative way to set up the tournament to fill the U.S. title! Nice job with the battle royal!

Nice job getting the rookies involved in their "training" right away. I love have quickly you get them involved in angles like Stevie RIchards already in a tag team and Little Guido being brought in by his relative. While the matches might not be as smooth in the ring, the fans don't always see that and are more interested in the "story" that is being told. Nice job.

Very realistic shows for the time. While your roster is different from 1991 WWF, the idea is similar. Each show builds towards the next pay-per view show instead of just the larger house shows. The Royal Rumble is shaping up nicely with Snake coming in at #30... should be very interesting! NIce use of the announcers to get some extra energy going in the show. Jesse is smart not to push Andre to far. I must admit that I am not in King Boggs corner with changing the OMG to Akeem but you are the booker... I think it was all the cartoonish ways of thr WWF that turned me off to wrestling. I was always more interested in the Southern brawling but again.... everybody likes what they like and that is what makes a hobby like this fun.

The link worked perfect for me! Awesome indy show with some big gimmicks coming in with Vampire Warrior, Kabuki, Zeus, Giant Haystacks and Abbie! Great use of the free agent list and this show would sell tickets anywhere!

Throwing a fireball in the face of JYD... who is this Bullet! Wow... what a scene with the Dundees... talk about instant heat! Awesome. Some early show run-ins... perfect Southern style rasslin Awesome show

Really cool that Jimmy Jack knows these guys and was able to help you with your roster question. Nice to have a celebrity working with us! Very interesting show as Tasha fails on her guaranteed win a couple of week's ago. Enjoying the TV title tournament so far. Liked the comedy match with Van Winkle trying tio wrestle the ref.

LIke the monthly TV special. Also like the ideas of having your titles already established. Dory Funk gives you some real name recognition. I am really looking forward to this. I admit that I did not see much ECW and looking forward to seeing the harcore style play out in Dawn of War.

Very realistic house show! I love the babyface chasing the titles. JYD and Pez with Mr. Olympia II are in hot pursuit!

Can't wait to see Abbie in San Antonio. You did a great job seeling tickets!

Great start! Nice to have you back. Enjoyed the entire night. While you said you were going to run an indy for a few months, this seemed like so more. Can't wait to see what you have next time.

USWA MEMPHIS Taped on January 17, 1991 The show opens with a video tape of a meeting between Jerry Jarrett and Kevin VonErich where we are told that the USWA is going to be spreading into the Dallas area. We see both Jarrett and VonErich hype up this expansion!! Next, we see Lance Russell and Jerry Jarrett presenting the giant trophy for 1990 Wrestler of the Year to Randy “Macho Man” Savage. Jerry Jarrett: To tell you the truth Randy, if you would have asked me last January who was going to be the USWA Wrestler for 1990, your name would never have come up… Well, what a difference a year can make. You really had a great year and congratulations on not only being the 1990 Wrestler of the Year but also on entering 1991 as the World Champion. Randy Savage: Ohhh yeahhhh… The cream rises to the top…. I told you when I got here last year that I had a plan… A plan to become the best wrestler in the USWA and I think I proved that to you…. Ohhh yeahhh but let the Macho Man be the first to say that it was the people in the USWA that made me the man I am today… The Macho Man is a changed man and …. Lance Russell: Oh for Gosh sakes…. Austin Idol… what are you doing here. It’s been over a year since you’ve shown your face in Memphis and now you pick this moment to return. Austin Idol: Great to see you again darlin… Randy… you know what… I’m flattered … I mean they say imitation is the greatest form of flattery… and look at you… a carbon copy of the Universal Heartthrob…. From the sun glasses …. To the bandana… to the self-adoration… and look… you even got this little award for 1990. That’s so cute… Austin Idol darlin is called the greatest all around wrestler Memphis has ever seen. I’ve won ever title this place has ever had. From the Southern Title to the Mid-American Title to the Television Title to the Southern Tag Title… I am the most decorated wrestler ever in this backwoods part of the country… but it’s nice you were the wrestler of a single year. Randy Savage: ohhh yeahhh baby… Austin Idol… listen closely to what the Macho Man has to say brother… I’ve soared with the eagles and I’ve slithered with the snakes and I’ve been everywhere in between… and you Austin Idol are the biggest snake of them all. And trust me… the Macho Man would never think of being like Austin Idol… I can only go so low! Austin Idol: Darlin… you think you are so high and mighty… you think you alone are at the top of the mountain. You look at that title around your waist and you think it puts you above the Universal Heartthrob! Well listen up Savage… the only reason I’ve never had that title is because Jerry Jarrett here went and changed the name of the company when I left last year… the reason is obvious… he’s jealous of me and doesn’t want to look at my name in his record books … So how about you put your money where you’re mouth is darlin and give Austin Idol the title shot he deserves! I will even make it easy for you to decide… I can see from the anger in your eyes that you don’t like me very much… so … how about this … If I win, I’m the USWA World Champion and if I don’t win… I retire from wrestling and you never have to see me again inside of the ring! Macho Man… finger on chin as if he is thinking… starts slowly turning around… Austin Idol: Oh darlin… just to help you decide…. WHAM… Idol breaks the Wrestler of the Year Trophy over the back of Savage… and then attacks him…. Lance Russell… Folks… we need a break… I’ve never… COMMERCIAL BREAK When we come back from break, Savage is screaming at Jerry Jarrett to book the match… book the match!!! Jarrett seems overwhelmed …. walks away shaking his head. Match #1: The Dirty White Boys win a squash match over Mike Jackson and Crash Holly as DWB #1 nailed Holly with the Bucksnort Blaster (Powerbomb) Next, a more composed Jerry Jarrett returns. He first apologizes to all the fans for what happened early. He goes on to explain that he wanted to ban Austin Idol from all other events but Randy Savage begged him not to. Jarrett says he never saw the Macho Man so angry and to prevent Savage from taking the law into his own hands, he granted Macho Man the match and that it is going to happen at the next major USWA event which he was going to announce earlier before all the chaos. This event is titled “Memphis Madhouse” and will be held at the Midsouth Coliseum on January 26, and besides the USWA World Title Match between Savage and Idol where Idol’s career is on the line, house … there will be two unique battle royals. One will be a 20 man over the top rope battle royal where the winner will earn a future USWA World Title shot and the other will be a 10 team over the top rope battle royal where the winning team will earn a future USWA World Tag Team Title Match. Here are the rules: Start: Two wrestlers or teams begin, drawing random entry numbers. Entry: A new participant enters every 2 minutes until all 20 singles or all 10 teams are in. All tag teams must have wrestled as a tag team in the last 3 months. Elimination: Must go over the top rope, and both feet must touch the outside floor for elimination. In the tag team battle royal, once one wrestler is eliminated, so is his partner. Not Eliminated: Going through the middle ropes or under the bottom rope does not count as elimination. Winning: The last person and the last teamleft in the ring wins, earning a title shot in the HemisFair Arena in San Antonio at the first USWA pay-per-view in Texas titled Texas Sytle! No Pinfalls/Submissions: These traditional methods don't count; only rope elimination matters. Lance: That sounds really exciting… Fans, get your tickets early for this one. It is going to be a really interesting night of rassling! Next we Terry Taylor use a lot of dirty tactics along with his one legal move, the Five Arm to defeat George South COMMERCIAL BREAK Match #2: Terry Taylor use a lot of dirty tactics along with his one legal move, the Five Arm to defeat George South. Next Lance Russell welcomes to the podium… one of the best managers in wrestling JJ. Dillon. JJ. Dillon makes his USWA debut and announces that he has signed a new client, the former WCW World Champion…. The real world champion … “The Total Package” Lex Luger. We get a video package of Lex flexing, slamming bodies and using the Torture Rack to break some inferior wrestlers in half all set to Def Leppard “Armageddon It.” JJ Dillon: The other day I was sitting by the pool reminiscing about the glory days … when I controlled the sport of wrestling. When suddenly the phone rang and I couldn’t believe who it was… the most genetically gifted athlete to ever come along in any professional sport… Lex Luger. He said that the time had come… the time to put together the greatest duo this sport has ever seen. He asked if I wanted to go on a wild ride to the top of the mountain … He asked if I would join him here in USWA Wrestling to collect another world title. I simple said, “sure, champ.” Next, I hear about this unique battle royal, Memphis Mayhem, where all Lex has to do is win a battle royal and he earns a World Title shot. No waiting in line … no biding his time… no beating jobber after jobber… No stalling. Win one battle royal and Randy Savage or whoever the champ is by then, and The Total Package gets a world title shot. Now you can see the jubilation on my face as I know the task is as good as done. Nobody can stop the Total Package… and while there is jubilation on my face, I bet you can hear a pin drop in the locker room of Randy Savage right now as he knows it is only a matter of time! COMMERCIAL BREAK Match #3: Jeff Jarrett and Brian Christopher are dominating Evan Riley and Larry Cheatum when The First Family including its newest member, Tommy “Wildfire” Rich, attack Jeff Jarrett and Brian Christopher. Jerry Lawler and the Rock n Roll Express make the save. After a commercial break, Lawler and the RnR Express are with Lance Russell. Jerry Lawler: After all the talking… after all the garbage that Tommy Rich spewed all over Memphis about being here as some kind of new man… well you showed your true colors these last few weeks. First hitting me with a chair, then going after my close friend Jeff Jarrett and my son here today and let’s not forget… aligning yourself with the lowest form of scum… Jimmy Hart. Tommy Rich… you might have had some of the people around here fooled but not me. And now after today, you made it clear… this is personal. Fighting me is one thing but attacking Brian from behind… I’m coming for you! Forget that… I’m coming for the whole group of you. Jimmy Hart… Eddie Gilbert… Honky Tonk Man… Tommy Rich… I’ll spend all of 1991 if I need to …. The First Family is done in 91! Lawler storms off and Lance puts over just how angry he is before turning attention to the RnR Express where he informs the crowd that the Rock N Roll Express have some unfinished business with the Destruction Crew. Both Robert and Ricky hype up this feud some more. COMMERCIAL BREAK Match #4: The Cam Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon) have a nice debut win where they show off a good look along with some pretty good skill. They said they heard about the tag team battle royal at Memphis Mayhem and they came running. Lance Russell: Until next time… so long from Memphis! USWA DALLAS Taped on January 10, 1991 Announcer Michael St. John welcomes us to the first ever USWA Wrestling show from Dallas Kevin Von Erich, the President of USWA Dallas, comes out and hypes up the merger with USWA and can’t wait to share the best wrestling talent in the world with the people all over the South. He then goes on to announce and hype up Memphis Madhouse, the big battle royal in the Midsouth Coliseum on January 26th. Kevin also assures us that the most important title in the territory, the Texas Heavyweight Title, will still be used but it will be called the USWA Texas Heavyweight Title and that Wild Bill Irwin is still the champ. Next up is the return of Gary Hart to the area and his new star, The Great Muta. Hart is in his normal jacket and tie but Muta is covered from head to toe in a black karate outfit with gold covered slits for his eyes. Gary Hart: I want to inform you Michael that I was contacted from some very important people in the world of Japanese wrestling and they told me the Great Muta is the man that I have been looking for a very long time. He is an expert at judo, tae kwon and four other styles of martial arts. They went on to tell me that they need my help… Muta is very upset… he has not received the respect in America that he deserves…. In fact,… he has faced the bigotry, prejudice and discrimination from the jealous wrestling fans of the American South. I told them that I have always had the most respect for the people of the Rising Sun… the most honorable… the most well trained… truly the best athletes in the world… We all know that the yen is #1 and the dollar id #2. It is no different in the world of professional wrestling. The wrestlers from Japan are #1 while the wrestlers from America are #2… and I have the best there is from Japan. People of Dallas, what you are about to see is second to none. It is the greatest import that Japan has ever sent to America. You may want to turn away as Muta tears his opponent apart but you won’t be able to… He is oh so very dangerous and yet …. oh so very mesmerizing. Today is the first step on the journey to the USWA Southern Heavyweight Title as Muta wants to right the wrongs of the Southern American people. For each time he was shown no respect, he will take it out on one of your own! Scott Steiner… you are powerful … you are a great wrestler …. But you are not the Great Muta!!! Match #1 Muta just tore Steve Stone apart. It wasn’t just the moves but the delivery. It was like the chops, kicks and elbows came out of nowhere with lightening seed. One of the most impressive moves was when Stone was out on the floor and Muta came flying over the top rope with a cross-body block. It was a two fingered blast to the throat that left Stone gasping for air that ended the match with a pin. COMMERCIAL BREAK Match #2: Stunning Steve Austin with Madusa defeats Verlon Biggs with the Stunn Gun! While the fans of Dallas were impressed with Austin as well of Medusa, it was his promo that turned someone off. Austin was simply talking about how he planned on having a title around his waist in 1991 and he didn’t care if it was the USWA World TV title … the USWA Texas Title or …. And this is when Mr. Magnificent Kevin Kelly showed up and started laughing about how Austin just showed up here in Dallas and he is talking about titles… Austin just laughed and wondered what the Magnificent stood for in his name as it certainly wasn’t about his brain power as he has been in the USWA a whole lot longer than Kelly. He wondered if it just took longer for information to reach way up there where his brain is as he is a tall drink of water but might be soon chopped down to normal size if he doesn’t get away from Austin right now. Kelly steps to Austin… WHAM… A right hand from Austin and down goes Kelly. Austin and Medusa simply walk off and the fans are digging the newcomer even though he seems a bit arrogant. COMMERCIAL BREAK Match #3: Kevin Sullivan beats Greg West within an inch of his life and finishes him off with a double stomp to the stomach after beating him senseless in the Tree of Woo. Kevin Sullivan: Michael… I am often misunderstood. People see my soul as being from the Dark Side but I will tell you this… they are all wrong. My soul is not from there or anywhere else for that matter… and the reason for that is simple… I am Soul-less! I feel nothing. I don’t feel pain … I don’t feel remorse… and most of all, I feel nothing when I destroy those put in my path… Michael… you may have noticed my absence the last few weeks and that’s because I heard there are others like me. There are others who feel nothing… others who are called Soul-less. Well, I have found them. I have brought them here to Texas… and together… we will destroy everything in our path. Let me introduce them to you! Out walk Cactus Jack and Big Van Vader… Cactus Jack: (speaking in a way that you can almost hear the evil laugh even though he isn’t laughing) People of Texas…. Listen closely as I have only two things to say. First it is time to do it the Cactus Jack way and that means that anything standing in my way will feel the wrath of Cactus Jack… and next… anyone who is guilty by association is guilty to me and will be dealt with in the Cactus Jack way… Bang Bang! Big Van Vader: (The 440 pound monster comes out wearing a mask of straps around his face and his body is heaving like he can’t control his anger): Thank you Kevin Sullivan… Thank you for finding me… thank you for bringing us together. I’ve always thought that I was alone but now… I know there are others… others who were built to destroy … others who are as you say … Soul-less. The game has now become reality. COMMERCIAL BREAK Match #4: USWA Southern Champion Scott Steiner defeats Bad Boy Billy Black with a big powerbomb! Bad Boy Billy helped to get Scott over with really dirty tactics where at one point he actually spit in the face of Steiner. That, along with Scott connecting with multiple big power moves, all while having a charismatic smile on his face, helped to make him an instant fan favorite here in Texas. Scott Steiner helped his cause with the fans by calling out the heels that we have already seen on today’s show and waring Kevin Sullivan about what is going to happen to him next week in the Sportatorium if he dared get in the ring with him! Match #5: Moondogs (Rex & Spot) over Sweet Brown Sugar & Terry Daniels when Rex nailed a double leg drop on Daniels. It was during this match that Michael St. John informed us that it would be the Moondoogs getting a USWA World Title shot next week against the Road Warriors. COMMERCIAL BREAK Main-Event Match: USWA World Television Title Match: Michael Wallstreet with Ms. Alexandria York vs Mil Mascaras ended in a DQ win for the Man of a Thousand Masks when Ms. York hit Mascaras with her briefcase. While Mascaras “No Sold” the hit by York, it was enough for the referee to call for the bell. Wallstreet and York did a great job today of getting some heat with the new Texas fans by bragging about their wealth, intelligence and use of “Everything” at their finger tips with their computer abilities. After the bout we saw Wallstreet and York head for the hills as Mascaras was fuming. We get a big time Road Warriors promo to end the show where the Texas folks hear Animal and Hawk screaming about what they are going to do to any team who dares to get in the ring with them. Just like, Stunning Steve Austin, the Road Warriors use plenty of heel antics which seem to win over the crowd. The “tweeners” are in great shape here in 1991 USWA Wrestling. Michael St. John: So long from the Lonestar State!

Just love how the TV show really sets up the big show at the Boutwell. Awesome job with all the promos and back and forths between the announcers-managers- wrestlers! Really enjoy reading this every week. I have been reminded very quickly to expect the unexpected here in Southeastern.

USWA adds Missing Link and Mike Graham