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Thanks Dexstar. I would love to have seen that.

Great upcoming card. Really looking forward to reading about that. Love the Koloff vs Valentine angle.

Love the Muraco-Mr. Wrestling II match with the controversial ending. Sets up nicely for a rematch. The Fantastics seem to be moving up nicely but image an attack by the collection of OMG and the Blackjacks. Seems they might have some trouble down the road. I think you have the best TV duo in Ross and Watts. Mid-South is one of my favorite reads. Love the roster and the focus you give to your angles. Big names in big matches is fun to read.

Sounds good. Looking forward to reading about your tournament and your other angles that you got going.

Here we go! Dusty vs Sullivan! Florida Championship at its best. Love the way you set it up too. The scissors to the dress blues! I also find Purple Haze to be a wonderful side kick. So many great angles. Young vs Old, great wrestling family vs great wrestling family, Dusty and The family, The Briscos vs The Long Riders. Great show!!!!

CWA WRESTLING: MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE FROM THE MID-SOUTH COLISEUM: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1983 MATCH 1: MARK YOUNGBLOOD AND JULES STRONGBOW VS SWEET DADDY O AND BURRHEAD JONES Youngblood and Strongbow have been really well accepted here. They also continue to impress but they have not wrestled much competition as of yet. Again, they control the match from start to finish. This match ends as Jules Strongbow catches Burrhead Jones in The Gory Special (a back to back backbreaker) and Jones is forced to submit at 4:54. MATCH 2: OLE ANDERSON AND BILL ASH VS THE DIRTY WHITE BOYS It is youth vs experience in this tag match. The fans are solidly behind The Dirty White Boys but this has as much to do with their memories of Bill Ash from years ago than anything else. They are still unsure of how to react to Ole Anderson. All they know is that someday he is going to catch his brother, Lars, and it is going to be one to remember. The Dirty White Boys control the tempo in the beginning and even almost gain a quick victory after Tony Anthony caught Bill Ash with a Bucksnort Blaster (Choke slam) but Ole made the save after a 2 count by ref Paul Morton. This led to Ole cleaning house and giving Ash a few moments to recovery. Ash legally tags in Ole and he just beats the crap out of the youngster, Len Denton. Denton was game but just took one too many chops before going to the canvass. Once on the mat, Ole started wearing down the right arm before he eventually clamped in the Anderson Arm Bar and gained the victory by submission at 11:15. MATCH 3: MISSISSPIPPI VALLEY TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH THE MINNESOTA WRECKING CREW (LARS AND GENE ANDERSON) VS MOONDOG MORETTI AND HACKSAW HIGGANS It appears the promoter has made a mistake in the order of the matches. While Team O&A had just won the last match and are walking off, the ring announcer introduces the challengers for the next match. Lars Anderson walks to the ring just as Ole is walking out of the ring. Ole Anderson takes this opportunity to attack Lars. After a few brutal chops and punches, Ole is able to lock in the Anderson Armbar and is pulling so hard, that Lars appears injured. Gene did nothing to interfere in the fight between his two brothers but now he must wrestler this match without a partner. Moretti and Hacksaw Higgins are just too strong and are able to easily defeat Gene by himself after a powerslam by Moondog Moretti and 6:34. Gene gave a valiant effort but really had no chance. As soon as the match ended, Ole rushed back to the ring to protect Gene in case of further attack by the champions. Gene just shook his head and looked upset at the whole situation. He doesn’t seem to be angry at Ole just saw this match as a lost opportunity in a career he knows is winding down. Ole and Gene actually embrace and walk back to the locker room together. MATCH 4: THE COMMONWEALTH with JR FOLEY VS TROY GRAHAM AND LUKE GRAHAM JR Foley leads Butch Miller and Lumberjack Pierre to the ring. Foley, waving the British Commonwealth flag, is sporting his usual Hitler mustaches and is dressed in army fatigues. Since his arrival a few weeks back, he has vowed destruction on the American wrestler and thus far he has provided it. The fans are hoping that tonight will be different. They hope that Troy Graham and Wildman Luke Graham will put up a great fight. As the match begins, it is evident that this will be a war. Luke Graham is very similar to the Commonwealth in his rough and unorthodox style. Troy Graham is also not afraid to mix it up and both teams have their moments. While ref Paul Morton had his back turned, Luke Graham caught Lumberjack Pierre with an illegal taped thumb jab to the throat. Butch Miller saw this and rushed after Luke Graham. Paul Morton now had his hands full as Pierre was rolling around on the mat having trouble breathing and Butch Miller was taking on both Graham brothers. While Morton had lost control, JR Foley smoothly climbed the apron, walked into the ring and WHAM, hit Luke Graham over the head with the flagpole. Graham was out of it and busted wide open. As the referee came back to the in-ring action, he saw Pierre laying on Luke and made the 3 count for the victory at 17:58. The fans were upset that JR Foley got away with this but what is good for the goose is good for the gander! Luke Graham started the illegal stuff! MATCH 5: PLOWBOY FRAZIER AND STAN HANSEN with Sir Oliver Humperdink VS AUSTIN IDOL, SUPERSTAR GRAHAM This match pits good vs evil but this time, if the House of Humperdink wins, they get a 2-1 title match next Monday night in the Mid-South Coliseum. . If Idol and Humperdink win, Humperdink must give Idol and Graham $10,000 of his own money which he has brought to the ring in a steel suitcase. Idol and Frazier start the match and Idol uses his quickness to throw about 10 right jabs that connect with Frazier’s face. Idol bounces off the ropes and tries to move the 6’10, 475 pounder but only seems to bounce off and land on the mat shaking his head. Again, Idol bounces of the ropes but Frazier catches him with a huge body bump and Idol goes flying. Frazier now tags in Sabu. From here on out, the match has many momentum changes. The biggest change was caused by Sir Oliver Humperdink. With Graham and Frazier in the ring, he jumped up on the apron and started waving the suitcase at Ref Jerry Calhoun. It looked as if he was offering a bribe to Calhoun but Calhoun just ordered him off the apron. WHAM! Frazier whipped Graham right into Humperdink. It looks like Graham has hit his head on that steel suitcase and he is down. Frazier tags in Sabu who is like a madman. He is nailing Graham with head-butt after head-butt and followed those up with some martial art like chops. Somehow Graham is able to tag Idol back in but he gets more of the same treatment. Idol just seems a little off in this match. Frazier looked to really telegraph a huge elbow drop but Idol is unable to roll away. Frazier just follows the elbow drop up with a pin. Idol kicks out right after the three count and the House of Humperdink wins a rather easy match at 14:11. The House of Humperdink gets another shot at Jerry Lawler’s title next Monday night but this time it will be 2-1 handicapped match. MATCH 6: AWA SOUTHERN TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH THE JAPANESE ASSASSINS VS THE ROCK N ROLL EXPRESS The Rock N Roll Express, the AWA Southern Tag Team Champions enter the ring to KISS and “Rock N Roll All Night.” The fans are excited to see their champs back with the titles after last weeks near disaster. Tonight they face the #1 contenders in the CWA and the last time they wrestled saw a rather strange ending. Magic Dragon locked in the Rolling Japanese Sleeper which has seen many opponents tap out. It looked like that was the fate of The RnR Express but the ref declared the hold a choke and disqualified The Japanese Assassins. CWA President Ed Marlin has declared the move legal and gave the Japanese Assassins another chance here tonight to win the AWA Southern Tag Titles. As the Japanese Assassins are guided to the ring by Sir Oliver Humperdink, the fans are hoping Humperdink stays out of the match. Most believe that to only be wishful thinking. The Magic Dragon, face painted puts on a little knun chuck show wile entering the ring while Goro Tsurumi puts on a kendo stick display. These two are really talented and dangerous. As the match starts, it is the RnR Express who takes control but it is short lived. Both teams are so talented on defense and in the art of tag team wrestling that there are many quick tags and reversals in the early going. The Japanese Assassins take control after a double team on Gibson that included many martial art like kicks. After one more tag, Gibson was on the canvass after a savat like kick from Goro followed by a baseball slide drop kick by Magic Dragon. From here, Dragon locked in the Rolling Japanese Sleeper and it looked like this title reign may be very short for the RnR Express. Morton rushed into the ring and took on both Assassins for a moment and forced Dragon to break the hold. As the ref pushed him back, the Assassins went for another double team but Gibson rolled away for the tag. From here, Morton took control and now the Rock N Roll Express used their double team repertoire to gain momentum. After a double missile drop kick on Dragon, the RnR Express nailed Goro with the same move. Gibson locked in the Gibson leglock on Dragon. Instead of accepting defeat, as Dragon was about to submit, Humperdink called for re-enforcements from the back. Tojo Yamamoto hits the ring and was like a caged animal. Punching, kicking and biting at the Express. While Goro and Dragon took care of Gibson, Humperdink and this other wrestler controlled Morton. Finally, Tojo caught Morton in a stomach claw while Magic Dragon had Gibson in another rolling sleeper. From the back came Mark Youngblood, Jules Strongbow, Luke Graham and Troy Graham and The House of Humperdink beat a hasty retreat. While they did not defeat the Express for the titles, the House of Humperdink continues its reign of destruction. The Rock n Roll Express win by DQ at 25:23 but they need to be helped to the back. Wow, who was that new wrestler? And Sir Oliver Humperdink keeps adding to his stable. MATCH 7: NWA MID AMERICAN TITLE MATCH “HACKSAW” BUTCH REED VS BRUISER BRODY 2 OUT OF 3 FALLS/FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE So far, Bruiser Brody is the only one to slow down Hacksaw Reed. His style and power match up well against Reed and the crowd is hoping he can win the title from Reed. As the match starts, Brody comes out on fire and catches Reed with a Mauling Knee Smash right to the chin. He keeps control with a series of powerful moves that included a one handed bodyslam. After an Irish Whip, Bruiser Brody clobbers Reed with a Massive Heart Punch. This move is normally illegal but this is a no DQ match. The Heart Punch gained Brody the first pin at 8:42. The second fall seems to be a carbon copy of the first. Brody’s power, style and speed keep Reed off balance and he still seems to be suffering from the Heart Punch. Brody rushed in one too many times and Reed caught him with a knee. It was now Reed’s time to shine and show his power. A vertical suplex followed by an impressive Gorilla Press Slam on the 6’8 monster gained Reed the second fall at 9:21. The third fall was text book Brody as it was all over the arena. After they both toppled out of the ring, they just decided to brawl all over the place. At one point Brody crushed Reed with a chair and rammed his head into the ring post. Reed’s face was like a crimson mask but he was able to kick out of each pin attempt. Reed was able to get back to his feet and block two of Brody’s huge overhead chops. From there, Reed starting throwing his own haymakers. Brody falls back into the steel barricade that separates the fans from the wrestlers. Brody ended up sitting against the barricade and Reed saw his chance. He sprinted full speed at Brody and dove through the air and caught him with a spear into the steel barricade. Reed gives out a mighty roar as his adrenaline is really pumping. He scoops up Brody into another Gorilla Press Slam and this time drops him head first across the steel barricade. Brody is now also busted wide open and is also set up for the pin. 1…. 2…. 3…. What a match. Reed pinned Brody at 14:46 to win the third and final fall. The CWA fans hate Reed and the Army but they must respect Reed’s ability. MATCH 8: BIG RED REESE AND ERNIE LADD VS JUNK YARD DOG + A MYTERY PARTNER Well JYD has really given everything he’s got into this feud with Ladd’s Army. He vowed that tonight’s partner will put him over the top. Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” begins to blare but the fans don’t know what to do. Just to be a thorn in the side of JYD, Ladd has adopted this as his entrance song so the fans do not know who it is that is about to enter the ring. When they see it is Ladd and Reese, a chorus of boos as loud as has ever been heard in the Mid-South Coliseum begins to rock the building. Ladd just takes this opportunity to yell back at the crowd on his way the ring. Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” begins to blare again and now those boos are changed to cheers as they now know it is JYD. JYD comes out half way to the ring but he is all alone. The fans fear that nobody was willing to join in the fight against Ladd. Ladd and his men recently joined together with Humperdink to rid the CWA of the likes of Lawler and JYD and maybe JYD’s partner deemed it too dangerous to come to Memphis. As Dog got a little closer to the ring, he stopped and tuned around and waved to the back. The fans could not believe their eyes. One of the most popular and best wrestlers in the NWA was joining JYD in the ring! It was none other than the masked legend himself. Mr. Wrestling II! JYD and II ride the momentum in the early stages of the match and they are able to keep Ladd and Reese off balance. Ladd is able to catch II with an overhand chop to gain the advantage. From there he catches II with a BIG BOOT after an Irish Whip. Ladd was unable to go for the pin as the BIG BOOT caused II to fall through the ropes and out onto the floor. JYD goes to protect him but is attacked by Reese. Reese and Ladd turn their attention to JYD as they believe II to be injured. Ladd connects with a BIG BOOT on JYD who is now down. While this was going on, II had recuperated and re-entered the ring to break the 10 count. Ladd was holding JYD down as Reese climbed up on the ring apron on the other side. Reese was about to nail JYD with a Holy Ghost Splash from the ring apron when II ran up from behind and pushed him off. Reese landed right on Ladd. II quickly ran out of the ring as Reese went to aid Ladd. As Reese turned around, II grabbed the back of his head and WHAM! Mr. Wrestling II caught Reese with a Million Dollar Knee Lift. II went back in the ring as the legal man. Ref Paul Morton counted to 10 with neither Ladd nor Reese ever got up. Morton called for the bell and declared JYD and II the winner by count-out at 21:09 After the ref raised the hands of JYD and II, another masked man rushed to the ring with a chair and hit both Ladd and Reese over the head just as they were staggering to their feet. He then ex[KC1] ited just as quickly as he had appeared. JYD and II looked at each other in a confused way. They seem to have no idea who this masked wrestler was. MATCH 9: NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH JERRY LAWLER VS HARLEY RACE The World Champion comes to the ring to a chorus of boos and you must wonder where his confidence level is after Jerry Lawler almost pinned him two nights ago in a 5 minute match. This one will be 30 minutes and Handsome Harley Race will have nowhere to hide. One must also wonder if he is looking too far ahead to his match win Ric Flair at Starrcade in just a few days. Jerry Lawler is next to the ring and the crowd goes wild. They all truly believe that he is the best in the world and would love to see him with the championship belt around his waist. The match starts with a bit of a feeling out process but Race is able to get the first advantage after he slipped a collar and elbow lockup and caught Lawler with a double eye gouge. From here it was a series of power moves that included a near fall after Bridging Fisherman Suplex but Lawler was able to kick out of Ref Jerry Calhoun’s count at 2. Race stayed on the advantage until he made the mistake of going for his patented Diving Head-butt from the middle rope. Lawler rolled out at the last second and after a minute to gather himself, Lawler was now on the advantage. He tried every trick in the book but couldn’t gain a pin or submission from the champ. Lawler locked in his sleeper but Race was able to get to the ropes and force the break. Lawler caught him with his Royal Backbreaker but Race would just not submit. Lawler even nailed a fist drop from the top rope but Race was able to drape his foot across the bottom rope before the count of 3. Both men believed that their only chance to claim victory might be to break a few rules. The match became a bit of a slugfest with neither man backing down. With time winding down Lawler did nail one more fist drop but again Race kicked out at the count of two. Lawler went to the well one too many times and this time Race rolled out on Lawler’s top rope fist drop. Both men laid in the center of the ring as time expired. The crowd was so impressed by both wrestlers that they gave a standing ovation. After a few minutes, they were both able to get to their feet. Race and Lawler had a new found respect for each other and raised each other’s hand. Race was first to exit the ring and go back to the locker room. Lawler was left in the ring to ponder what could have been. The next thing you know, JR Foley is making his way to the ring waving the flag of the British Commonwealth. The fans are unsure of what is next as this guy is capable of doing anything. Lawler is so exhausted from the match with Race that they are nervous. JR Foley: Mr. Lawler. I would like to congratulate you on your match. For an American, you really wrestled well. But as I said, for an American. The fans are unsure what that means. NO, NO, could that really be him? It is! Kilt and all! It’s Rowdy Roddy Piper! Piper walks to the ring and climbs in and the fans can’t believe he is here in CWA. Piper shrugs his shoulders as if to say no problem and he turns to the fans. Lawler loses focus for just a second and wham! A Low blow by Piper as he lifted his right knee into the groin of Lawler. Lawler falls down onto both knees. Wham! A huge right hand and Lawler is out cold. Lawler is out cold and the fans can’t believe Lawler now has to deal with Ladd’s Army, The House of Humperdink and ROWDY RODDY PIPER! [KC1]

Looking forward to it

Memphis sends Mike Graham home to Florida and Florida sends Rowdy Roddy Piper to Memphis

Great show! Love the VonErich vs Singh idea. Would love to see VonErich and Dusty fight the entire Family. The spoiled brat role of Lord Alfred Hayes was fun to read but I hope the Briscos are careful of who they let manage their money. I like Bass as a babyface. I think he actualy did play that role in Florida when he first started then he turned on Dusty.

Very interesting card with well developed angles. . Again, I enjoy the family angle of Fuller/Welch. I actually find myself rooting for Mr. Saito as I read your events. Just think he was awesome as a heel. Not sure if I would be very happy with the :01 second match with Tully and Duggan. That would have been the match I was talking about all week and then I never got to really see it.

CWA WRESTLING: 11/19/1983: MSC STUDIOS (Memphis) FEED RECEIVED IN WESTERN TENNESSEE, NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI EASTERN ARKANSAS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND PARTS OF INDIANA AND KENTUCKY! Lance Russell: "Hello again, everybody! Lance Russell and Dave Brown here again for CWA Wrestling in Memphis, TN. Let’s get right to our first segment, “This Week in the CWA.” Dave take it away. Dave Brown: Well thank you Lance and great to be with you and all the wrestling fans here in the CWA. Let me get all the fans caught up on all the action from this past week. · First it was an amazing week in the Tag Team Division. The Rock N Roll Express put their AWA Southern Tag Titles on the line in Evansville against none other than The Road Warriors. If the Rock N Roll Express won the match, they would earn an AWA World Tag Team Title shot. Well, the worst possible thing for CWA fans occurred when the Road Warriors defeated the Rock N Roll Express and held both the AWA World Title and the AWA Southern Tag Title. As per CWA rules, any champion who loses their belts can demand a rematch. Well the Rock N Roll Express did not waste any time. They demanded their rematch be 24 hours later in Louisville Gardens. This time, the Rock N Roll Express defeated the Road Warriors when Morton and Gibson nailed Hawk with a double toe hold elbow drop combo and gained the pin. One again, the Rock N Roll Express are the AWA Southern Tag Team Champions. They also proved they can defeat the Road Warriors and that they deserve another World Title Shot. · CWA President has suspended Mike Graham for 1 year for his interference in the Texas Bull Rope Match between Jerry Lawler and Stan Hansen. Before leaving the CWA, Mike Graham said he interfered because he was just trying to level the playing field as Sir Oliver Humperdink was already attacking Jerry Lawler with his walking stick. He also said that he is heading back down to Florida to his father’s promotion as Kevin Sullivan is causing havoc. We wish Mike Graham all the success in the world. · Junk Yard Dog continues to be a thorn in the side of Ernie Ladd’s Army as this past Monday he teamed with Troy Graham and they defeated Pork chop Cash and Big Red Reese. The victory came with a clean pin as Dog delivered numerous head-butts to Reese in quick succession as Cash and Graham were going at it on the floor. Also, in terms of JYD, he will be making his first TV appearance in CWA Wrestling tonight. · And lastly, if our tag team division was not crowded enough, this week saw two new teams. First Ole Anderson and Bill Ash formed Team O&A and were successful in their first match. The other team to make a successful debut was Jules Strongbow and Mark Youngblood. Two magnificent tag team wrestlers who have held numerous championships throughout the U.S. Lance Russell: “Wow Dave some great things happening here in the CWA. What a show we have tonight but before we get to the ring, we have a very special treat for you wrestling fans. Joining us here in studio is the NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Harley Race! Harley Race: Well thank you Mr. Russell but to tell you the truth, it is not a pleasure to be here. I mean as the NWA Champion, I am supposed to travel to all the territories and represent the entire NWA. Lance Russell: I understand that all of the travel must get to you. Harley Race: No, that is not what I meant. I understand why I need to go to Atlanta, Greensboro, St. Louis and New Orleans but not Memphis. I mean the other places are wrestling hotbeds. This is just the sticks were farm boys pretend to wrestle. Lance Russell: Have you ever heard of the “King,” Jerry Lawler? Harley Race: Of course I have heard of Lawler but who named him King? Himself? Jerry Lawler: Well if it isn’t Mr. I DQ myself to save my belt. Welcome to Memphis. I have been listening to you for a few minutes and I am sick and tired Harley Race: I have been listening to you Lawler for only a few seconds and now I am sick. Jerry Lawler: You better watch it. I have respect for that belt but not for you. Harley Race: Have you noticed this is my first trip to Memphis? That’s because you and the rest of the CWA are not worth my time. Jerry Lawler: Why don’t we just see about that? You are dressed in your wrestling attire and I am in jeans and a tee shirt. I bet I can beat you right here and right now. Harley Race: You won’t last 5 minutes in a ring with me you Memphis Hick and if you do, I will give you a shot at the NWA Title this Monday Night in your own hometown. Yes, right here in Memphis at the Mid-South Coliseum. Lance Russell: What do you think of that Jerry Lawler? Jerry Lawler: Get a ref down here now. I am the next champ of the NWA! Match #1: Harley Race vs Jerry Lawler: 5 Minute Time Limit Jerry Lawler and Harley Race are both steaming after the interview and the match starts with a slugfest. Lawler gets the best of it and follows the punches up with a knee to the gut. From there it is a Royal Backbreaker which Race doesn’t submit to. After the hold is broke, Lawler goes right back on the warpath and has Race at his mercy. Lawler actual nails a top rope fist drop on Race and as Morton begins to count the pin, the bell rings. The 5 minutes are up and Race is thanking God he survived. Lawler wants more but Morton forces him to his corner. This will be some match at the Mid-South Coliseum on Monday. Race might have bitten off more than he can chew. Lance Russell: Well fans, I can tell you to get your tickets for the Mid-South Coliseum this Monday night. It will be one to remember. We will be right back! >> Lance Russell runs down the upcoming schedule for the CWA! November 12: Johnson City, TN at Freedom Hall November 13: Forest City, Arkansas at the National Guard Armory November 14: Memphis, TN at the Mid-South Coliseum November 15: Evansville, IN at the Soldiers & Sailors Coliseum November 16: Louisville KY at the Louisville Gardens November 17: Nashville TN at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds November 18: Caruthersville, Missouri at Hopke Fieldhouse Lance Russell: Well guys, what a week you had. From losing the AWA Southern Titles to winning they back just 24 hours later. I mean, you guys proved you can beat the Road Warriors. Ricky Morton: That’s right Lance, those two are tough but I knew we could beat them. I just hope that the AWA sees that and gives us another shot. I mean I do not care if we have to go to Chicago, St Paul or Alaska for all I care. We have had one goal for a long time and that’s to be World Champions. Lance Russell: Very true but you have a lot of competition right here in the CWA. Robert Gibson: Again Lance, that is all true. First up will be The Japanese Assassins who feel our victory last week against them was tainted. It was an obvious choke hold by Magic Dragon and they deserved to be disqualified. Lance Russell: Well if you are able to beat Sir Oliver Humperdink and his Assassins, they are many other teams here wanting a shot at your titles. Ricky Morton: That’s for sure. The Commonwealth, The Minnesota Wrecking Crew, Moondog Moretti and Hacksaw Higgins, Team O&A. I mean we have our work cut out for us but that’s great. The better our matches are here, the better I prepares us for the World Title. Lance Russell: Well we will just have to wait and see and good luck fellas. Lance Russell: Well Dave, let’s get to our next match. Dave Brown: ok Lance, this will be our first chance to see the team of Mark Youngblood and Jules Strongbow in studio. MATCH #2: Mark Youngblood and Jules Strongbow vs Mark Savage and Scott Ferris. As would be expected, Youngblood and Strongbow are just so good at the art of tag team wrestling and were able to use quick tags and double team moves to stay in control of the match. The end came when Youngblood nailed Mark Savage with a fall down back body drop for the pin at 4:38. Lance Russell: Well those guys are off to a great start in CWA! Let’s see if they can keep it up as they begin to step up in competition. We will be right back. REPLAY FOR PROMO OF UPCOMING EVENTS> Lance Russell: "We're back and let’s get right to the ring! Take it away Dave. MATCH #3: King Cobra vs Randy Barber King Cobra, a member of Ladd’s Army, enters to a chorus of boos but it doesn’t mother him as he controls the entire match. After a few minutes of destruction, he catches Barber in a flying head scissors and follows it up with the cobra clutch and gains the submission at 4:02. Just as ref, Paul Morton raises his hand and King Cobra lifts his fist to the sky in a symbol of Black Power, a masked man sneaks up behind him and levels him with a steel chair to the back. The masked man salutes Cobra in a taunting way, most likely in reference to Ladd’s Army and walks out the ring as Ladd and Hacksaw Reed rush to the ring just a moment too late to catch the masked wrestler. Lance Russell: Well, I must say, I didn’t see that one coming. Ernie Ladd: Of course you didn’t Russell. That was just another attack by a cowardly white man. We have been dealing with this since the beginning of time. Just like the KKK when they hide behind a mask and terrorize my people. This is no different. Whoever you were, I dare you to show your face and be a man. If you want a fight, we will give you one. CWA wrestling, be on notice. My Army was attacked tonight without provocation. We will get revenge on anyone we feel is our enemy! BLACK POWER. Lance Russell: Of, well this is a situation we will have to keep our eyes on. Let’s get back to the ring. Match #4: Bill Ash and Ole Anderson vs Sweet Daddy O and Burrhead Jones Team O & A wrestled together for the first time this past week and they really worked well together. This was just a match where they were too physical for their opponents. Ole Anderson seems to enjoy dishing out punishment. His chops are so loud they echo through the studio. Bill Ash is only 5’10 and 225 pounds but he makes up for this in pure nastiness. Ash takes Sweet Daddy O down and Team O & A went to work on the right arm. A few quick tag later, Ole locks in the Anderson Arm Bar and the match is over. Team O & A win by submission in 5:45. Lance Russell: Welcome congratulations on your win tonight but I must say I was surprised when you two joined together... Ole Anderson: Lance, I am unsure why you are surprised. Bill Ash is like myself in that he is nasty and downright mean. He doesn’t care what the fans think and he is very goal orientated. Bill Ash: Ole has always been a wrestler I have admired. When he asked me to be his partner, I was more than pleased. Lance Russell: Ole, you said goal orientated. What are your goals? Ole Anderson: My one and only goal is to rid wrestling of my brother, Lars. If Bill or I happen to take his TV Title along the way, so be it! Lance Russell: What about his current tag team partner, Gene Anderson, your other brother. Ole Anderson: I have no qualms with Gene but if he gets in my way of ridding wrestling of Lars, he will be collateral damage. Lance Russell: Well that is a very interesting situation. We need to take a break. As we go to break, take a look at the newest CWA Ratings. A RANKINGS AS OF 11/18 SINGLES: TAG TEAMS: 1. Jerry “The King” Lawler 1. The Rock N Roll Express 2. “Hacksaw” Butch Reed 2. The Japanese Assassins 3. Austin Idol 3. Moondog Moretti & Hacksaw Higgins 4. Stan Hansen 4. The Commonwealth 5. Junk Yard Dog 5. Big Red Reese and Porkchop Cash 6. Ernie Ladd CWA CHAMPIONS: 7. Lars Anderson 1. Southern Heavyweight Champ: Jerry Lawler 8. Plowboy Frazier 2. Southern Tag Team Champions: Rock N Roll Express 9. Troy Graham 3. Mid-American Champion: Hacksaw Butch Reed 10. Sabu 4. CWA TV TITLE: Lars Anderson 5. MS Valley Tag Title: Moretti & Higgins MATCH 5: Plowboy Frazier with Sir Oliver Humperdink vs Scott Ferris A total squash match. The 6’10, 475 pound Frazier was just too much. He landed on Scott Ferris with a Giant Splash and that was all she wrote. Frazier wins by pin in at 4:58. Lance Russell: Well Sir Oliver Humperdink, what is on your mind this week? Humperdink: Pencil Nose, I am sick and tired of the Lawler Rules. I mean the way the CWA gives him everything he wants and makes sure he doesn’t lose the AWA Southern Title is ridiculous. Did anybody forget that he was to face Stan Hansen again this Monday in the Mid-South Coliseum but I guess that was thrown out the window. I mean big deal! He lasted 5 minutes with Harley Race and now he gets a World Title Shot! That’s what I am talking about with the Lawler Rules. He gets special treatment. I mean my man Stan Hansen had him dead to rights last week in Evansville Lance Russell: Well you had something to do with that after you hit Jerry Lawler repeatedly with your walking stick. Humperdink: Pencil Nose, be careful what you say. You have no footage of that show and if you say things you can’t back up, I will sue you in a court of law. Now speaking of suing someone. I am having my lawyers looking into a lawsuit against Mike Graham as we speak. He interfered in the match and caused Stan Hansen not to win the title. Lance Russell: I think he was just evening out the sides and did you forget he has been suspended for 1 year for his actions. Humperdink: Shut up pencil nose! His suspension does not make up for costing me the title. I went to Ed Marlin at the beginning of the show and demanded Lawler face the music this Monday in Memphis but was denied satisfaction when he said Lawler is facing Race! Lance Russell: Well guys, let’s try and keep some order here tonight. Austin Idol: Well Humpty Dumpty you look like you have seen a ghost! You think you are sick and tired of us, well we have had enough of the House of Dumpty Jerry Lawler: Nobody says Lawler doesn’t keep his word. Nobody in his right mind would turn down a world title match but for once, I think you make a valid point Humpty! How is this for fair! Your house of humpty vs Austin Idol and Superstar Graham at the Mid-South Coliseum on Monday. If you win, I face any 2 members of your stable the following week at the Mid-South Coliseum. Humperdink: That’s seems like a deal! Idol: What a minute Humperdink. You have to give up something in this deal! Humperdink: Wait? What do you want? Idol: You are always bragging about your money. We want $5000 from you when we win. You must bring it to the ring prior to the match or no deal! Humperdink: That’s all. First of all, The House won’t lose to you guys in a million years so the money will not change hands anyway. And then, it is Lawler vs 2 of my men in Evansville? Deal The whole House of Humperdink is all over Lawler, Graham, and Idol. Idol seems to be taking the worst of it as this Japanese wrestler is kicking, punching, biting and stomping liked a caged animal. Idol is busted wide open. Lawler and Graham are making out ok.> The crowd goes wild as JYD hits the scene and is throwing haymaker after haymaker. The House of Humperdink can’t stand the heat and beat it back to the locker room. Lance Russell: Well what a pleasure to finally have you in studio Mr. JYD and I would like to thank you for helping Jerry and the rest of the good guys here in CWA. JYD: Man the Dog is really needed here in Memphis. I thought it was just Ladd and his stupidity that brought me here but Humperdink…, you got the Dog real mad! I am howling mad! Don’t you dare think you can get away with that on Monday night! I am new here but these guys around me now are like my family! We got each other’s back. Lawler: Thanks JYD and I have all the confidence in the world of Austin and Superstar! Idol: I understand that Jerry has a shot at the World Title! I would never ask him to give that up. We will take on Humperdink for you and don’t worry about anything. JYD, good luck in your match with the Army and we got your back to! I can’t wait to go out for a night on the town and spend Humperdink’s $5000. Oh Baby! Lance Russell: Well thanks guys but JYD you have a match waiting for you in the ring right now. It is a match against Ladd’s Army! JYD: Rufff , arrrrhhhhh arrrrhhhhhh. The Dog is taking a bite out of crime! Let’s get ready to THUMP! MATCH 6: JUNK YARD DOG vs Porkchop Cash The fans go nuts as Queen and “Another One Bites the Dust blares over the speakers. JYD has been chasing Ladd’s Army for a month now and the fans finally get to see it on TV. This would be a main event anywhere in the country and for TV it is unheard of. The match shows JYD in all his glory. While Cash did have a few moments with the upper hand, JYD and the dog antics were in full effect. After a series of huge head butts followed by Big Thump (a powerslam), Dog gains the pin at the 9:42 mark. Lance Russell: Well wait a minute fellas, you have no business being out here. Ernie Ladd: Just like that mangy mutt has no business being in Memphis and interfering in the Army’s work. Instead of waiting for any other remarks, the Dog just goes on the attack! He is all over Ladd but can only sustain it for a minute. It is quickly 3-1 with Cash and Reese helping Ladd. Lawler and the Rock N Roll Express rush out as does Hacksaw Reed and King Cobra. It is brawl to end all brawls but the Army has a 5-4 advantage and it pays off. The crowd begins to roar as Austin Idol, who was just injured comes out to even the sides. The fighting is all over the arena. Oh No, the House of Humperdink with the Japanese Assassins, Yamamoto and Plowboy Frazier join in the fight. Lawler, Idol, JYD and The Rock N Roll Express are overwhelmed and laying all over the studio. Humperdink and Ladd look at each other and ……… OH MY GOD, NO! Ladd and Humperdink shake hands. All of the evil in the CWA is now united against Lawler and his men. MONDAY AT THE MID-SOUTH COLISEUM IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE · Ole Anderson and Bill Ash vs The Dirty White Boys · Mississippi Valley Title Match: Moretti and Higgins vs The Minnesota Wrecking Crew · The Commonwealth with JR Foley vs Troy and Luke Graham · Austin Idol and Superstar Graham vs The House of Humperdink: If Idol and Graham wins, Humperdink pays them $5000. If Humperdink wins, Lawler must defend the AWA Southern Title vs 2 members of The House of Humperdink · AWA Southern Tag Title: Rock n Roll Express vs The Japanese Assassins with Humperdink · NWA Mid-American Title: Hacksaw Butch Reed vs Bruiser Brody: 2 out of 3 falls/falls count anywhere · JYD and a Mystery Partner vs Ernie Ladd and Big Red Reese · NWA WORLD TITLE: HARLEY RACE VS JERRY “THE KING,” LAWLER Voice Over: "The announcers on this program are selected and paid by parties other than this station, namely, the promoters of Championship Wrestling."

After looking at some of the rules, I also found a place that said after 6 months their would be a redraft where you could protect 10 people. I did not find a place that changed that rule. Is this still true or was that voted out someplace? If not, then even the dead promotions would be open to be drafted again.

The reason the other site never had any changes was one person was in complete charge. He made the rules, set the roster size did everything including posting your events and that is why the other game failed. He was the one who quit. In terms of this game, there seems to be more of a board of directors and things are put to a vote. As people come in and out, opinions of those in the game may change. It appears that there are very few of the original people still active in the game. We do need to entice new writers but to what extent? The more dormant territories there are does take some of the fun away from this as so many A listers are not being booked Discussion is good while arguments are bad. It is not the worse thing to revisit issues to ensure those still active want to remain in the current version of the game. I am not saying we need to change our rules but the game continue to adapt to survive. Communication and votes on new ideas or even revisited ideas seems fine to me. We must continue to listen to those who are interested or they will see not be interested.

Great show with lots of quality interviews and angles. I must admit I miss David VonErich as a heel. Love the use of Stanly Blackborn and The Lothario claims. Great Intro with Adnan causing havoc with the legal issues. Love the TN Stud and the family feud. The Fab Ones seem to be a bit out of it but I am sure they will rebound.

Memphis would like Abbie on Jan 30

Great TV show. Love the interview with Superstar Graham. I wonder who he is talking about. Each segment eft me wanting a return to 1984 wrestling. Love the nams in Mid-South from OMG to Dibiase to Wahoo! This is a show I would pay to see!

Rotten Ron Starr on the side of good for once! Very interesting. Love the Fuller/Golden team and their match with the Fab Ones! Roy Lee Welch causing havoc is great especially against Golden and Fuller. While they were not all household names, they were huge in their territories and you are getting a lot out of them. Great idea having such a good wrestler in his prime be one of your main refs. Love Mr. Saito. I feel he was one of the best heels of the time and he makes your promotion that much better.

CWA WRESTLING: EVANSVILLE, INDIANA FROM THE SOLDIERS & SAILORS COLISEUM COLLISEUM: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1983 MATCH 1: MARK YOUNGBLOOD AND JULES STRONGBOW VS RANDY BARBER AND SCOTT FERRIS This is the first match for both Youngblood and Strongbow here in the CWA but their names are well known. Jules has twice been World Tag Team Champion in the WWWF while Mark Youngblood is also a former tag team champ in the Central States. As one would expect, this team may be new but they really understand a tag match. Many quick tags and double team moves leaves them in complete control of this match. The end comes when Jules Strongbow catches Scott Ferris in a Gory Special. (Back to back backbreaker) and forces the submission. The match lasts 6:02. MATCH 2: OLE ANDERSON AND BILL ASH VS TNT (BRIAN ADIAS AND TOMMY LANE) The fans are very surprised at the team of Ole and Ash. They are both intense wrestlers with a lot of technical skill and toughness but it is still strange not to see Ole with another Anderson. The team of Adias and Lane, the crowd favorite, is also relatively now as Adias lost his last partner, Tommy Gilbert when he left the CWA. The match is action back with a few momentum swings but Ole hits Adias with an open hand chop that echoes through the building. This is the beginning of the end as once Adias is on the ground, Ole is at his best. After a few minutes of weakening the right arm, Ole clamps on the Anderson Arm Bar. Adias is forced to submit. The team of Ole and Ash looked good in their first bout. The victory came at 9:45. MATCH 3: THE COMMONWEALTH with JR FOLEY VS MIKE GRAHAM AND LUKE GRAHAM The Commonwealth have made quite a name for themselves here in the CWA in a really short time. Some of this is due to the outrageous behavior of their manager, JR Foley. Whether he is putting down the American culture, waving that obnoxious British Commonwealth flag or wearing his Adolf Hitler attire, he has the CWA fans looking for his blood. The team itself of Butch Miller and Lumberjack Pierre has it all. From size and power to an unorthodox style that keeps their opponents off guard. They have yet to lose a match. Their opponents tonight are from one of the all-time great wrestling families headed but Eddie Graham. The match itself is a barnburner from the beginning. Butch Miller and Lumberjack Pierre love the rough stuff but so do the Grahams. The Grahams had a near pin fall after Luke Graham hit Lumberjack Pierre with a Golden Spike, a taped thumb to the throat. Ref Jerry Calhoun had been distracted by JR Foley when this illegal move occurred. Miller made the save and this was the beginning of about a two minute span of all 4 men in the ring at the same time. Once order was restored, Lumberjack Pierre caught Mike Graham with a power slam and followed that up with the Cobra Clutch. Miller made sure Luke Graham could not make the save and Mike Graham was forced to submit. The Commonwealth remain undefeated with a win by submission at 16:56. MATCH 4: THE DIRTY WHITE BOYS AND TROY GRAHAM VS ERNIE LADD, PORKCHOP CASH AND KING COBRA It is just amazing how many enemies Ernie Ladd has accumulated by the actions of his army. This match is no exception. The Dirty White Boys, Len Denton and Tony Anthony have been chasing King Cobra since he turned on Anthony a few weeks ago. Graham has been in search of revenge on Cash since he was attacked by Porkchop after their tag title match with the Rock N Roll Express. Ladd’s Army walks to the ring to the entrance song, “Another One Bites the Dust.” This really angers the fans as they feel that this is a slap on the face to JYD. The match did allow them a certain amount of revenge as Tony Anthony caught King Cobra with a Bucksnort Slam (choke slam) and Troy Graham caught Porkchop Cash with a huge power slam. The only problem was that they were unable to get the pin. Both times Ernie Ladd made the save. The end of the match came after Ernie Ladd caught Len Denton with 3 huge overhand smashes to the head. Denton was stunned and this allowed Ladd to catch him with The Big Boot after an Irish Whip. That was all she wrote as Ref Paul Morton made the 3 count. Ladd’s Army gained the pin at 20:18 MATCH 5: PLOWBOY FRAZIER AND SABU WITH SIR OLIVER HUMPERDINK VS AUSTIN IDOL AND SUPERSTAR GRAHAM This is a rematch from the Nov 7 card in the Mid-South Coliseum which saw the House of Humperdink come out on top. Idol and Frazier start the match and after a collar and elbow lock up, Frazier pushed Idol to the corner and throws a huge right hand. Idol ducks and uses his quickness to throw about 10 right hands that connect with Frazier’s face. Idol backs up and makes a charge at Frazier in the corner. He leaps and hits the 6’10, 475 pounder but only seems to bounce off and land on the mat shaking his head. Again, Idol bounces of the ropes and hits Frazier with a shoulder block. Plowboy staggers ad drops to the ground but he is near his corner and makes the tag. Idol tags in Graham. Graham comes in with a punch, punch, knife hand chop combo to Sabu’s head. From here on out, the match has many momentum changes. The biggest change, of course, was caused by Sir Oliver Humperdink. With Graham and Frazier in the ring, he jumped up on the apron and started waving his walking stick admonishing Ref Jerry Calhoun. Idol uses this opportunity to rush the ring and hit Sabu from behind. This attack stuns Sabu. Graham sneaks up on him and catches him in the Superstar Bearhug. Frazier attempts to break the hold but is caught by Idol. Idol and Frazier tumble out the ring and Humperdink starts to hit Idol with the walking stick. WHAM, WHAM, WHAM. 3 Walking stick blows to the back of Idol’s head. Humperdink and Frazier seemed to have lost focus for a minute as Superstar really amps up the Bearhug on Sabu. Sabu has no choice but to submit. Graham and Idol get revenge for their last match but Idol may be hurt. Mike Graham and Luke Graham rush the ring to make sure the House of Humperdink do not continue the illegal assault. Idol and Graham get the win by submission in 19:16. Not sure we have seen the last of this growing feud. MATCH 6: NWA MID AMERICAN TITLE MATCH “HACKSAW” BUTCH REED VS BRUISER BRODY This match might be one of the best matches the CWA fans have ever seen. Both man are large, strong, and very physical but also have some technical skill. The match saw many momentum swings and each wrestler was very close to a victory on a few occasions. Reed surprised many of the fans with his power. Just by looking at him, you know he is real strong but some of the moves that he performed on the 320 pound Brody were impressive. At one point he was able to nail Brody with a Gorilla Press Slam but Brody was able to roll out of the ring to avoid the pin. Once they were on the floor, the momentum took another swing. This is where Brody seemed really comfortable and at one point he dropped Reed head first across the steel barricade. Reed was busted open but was able to get back in the ring. Brody took a moment to howl at the fans and they, lovingly, howled right back. Brody lined up a huge overhead chop and Reed crumpled to the ground. Brody lined him up for the running knee lift and connected. DING DING DING…. The bell sounded ending this match in a 30 minute draw. Brody looked on the verge of victory and asked for 5 more minutes but his request was denied. Brody seems to have Reed’s number but as of now, he does not have his title. MATCH 7: AWA SOUTHERN TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH THE ROAD WARRIORS VS THE ROCK N ROLL EXPRESS The Rock N Roll Express, the AWA Southern Tag Team Champions enter the ring first to KISS and “Rock N Roll All Night.” The fans are very nervous as they would hate to see their favorite team lose the Southern Title to the Road Warriors who might just walk away with the belts and return to the AWA. KISS begins to blare again but this time it’s “War Machine.” Animal and Hawk come to the ring and they are a menacing site. From the face paint to the studded wrist guards and the spiked shoulder pads, they are the most intimidating team in wrestling. NOTE: The AWA Southern Titles are on the line, not the AWA World Titles are. The match is a carbon copy of the AWA Title match these two teams had at the Mid-South Coliseum on Monday, November 7th. The Rock N Roll Express did have their moments and even a few close calls after the connected with a double missile dropkick and when Gibson locked Hawk in the Gibson Leg lock. (Modified Figure 4). But the Road Warriors were just too powerful in the long run. Once again Animal hosted Ricky Morton onto his shoulders and Animal came diving off the top rope for the Warrior Smash and the victory. The Road Warriors win the match and the AWA Southern Tag Titles by pin at 24:11. The fans and The Rock N Roll Express are obviously depressed as they may have just seen the Southern Tag Belts leave the CWA for good. MATCH 10: AWA SOUTHERN HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH JERRY LAWLER VS STAN HANSEN NO DQ TEXAS BULL ROPE MATCH The rules and stipulations of the match: To win the match you must drag your opponent to each corner in succession. If your opponent breaks the moment, you must start all over. Also, Ed Marlin, President of the CWA has said that any wrestler who comes from the back before the match starts, during the match or after the match will be suspended from CWA for one year. Sir Oliver Humperdink is allowed at ringside as Stan Hansen is contracted to him. Lawler is first to the ring to the applause of the fans but they can see by how gingerly he is moving due to being injured from Hansen’s last attack. They are also nervous as this type of Match is Hansen’s specialty. Humperdink: Ladies and gentlemen please rise and welcome the next AWA Southern Heavyweight Champion. Standing 6’4 tall and weighing 321 pounds, “The Bad Man” From Borger, Texas. Stan “the Man” Hansen. Ref Jerry Calhoun secures both men to the bull rope and signals for the bell. The match gets under way and it takes Lawler awhile to get going. Hansen is really in his element and knows how to use the rope for leverage. Hansen had a few early tries and dragging Lawler around the ring but never made it to more than 2 corners. Lawler changed the momentum at one point. Hansen had the rope straddle between his legs and Lawler gave it a mighty jerk up and caught Hansen in the family jewels. Hansen howled in pain and rolled onto the canvas. Lawler took this opportunity to ring the cow bell off Hansen’s forehead a few times. Hansen was now busted open but that seemed to not bother him in the least. Lawler climbed the roped and instead of his signature fist drop, he clocked Hansen in the throat with the bell. Hansen was in obvious trouble as Lawler hit started to drag Hansen to each corner. Corner 1 Corner 2 Corner 3 Wham….. Humperdink hits Lawler with his walking stick. Lawler is down and Humperdink hits him over and over again. Lawler is now busted wide open. There is nothing Jerry Calhoun can do as this is a No DQ match. Humperdink and Hansen alternate, walking stick blow, cow bell blow. Lawler is in trouble as Humperdink now looks like a traffic cop pointing to the corners. Hansen drags Lawler to the first corner and Humperdink starts jumping up and down. He can almost taste the AWA Southern Title. The crowd starts to roar. Corner #1 Corner #2 Corner #3 Corner #4. The crowd goes wild as Lawler has defeated Stan Hansen in 25:58. Lawler looks at Graham and realizes that Graham helped him here even though he knew he would be suspended from CWA for a year. Lawler thanks him for stopping the 2-1 attack by Humperdink and Hansen. They embrace and Lawler actually raises Graham’s hand. The audience gives Mike Graham a great send-off and they hope that Ed Marlin will understand the circumstances and not suspend him. Humperdink is beside himself as he keeps getting closer and closer to the title but can never seem to walk away with it.

Another great show. Welcome back and keep up the good work! Love the family angle of Golden/Fuller and Roy Lee Welch.

Good job pushing your angles. Can't wait to see the card on 12/3. Race/Bockwinkle by itself would be an all-time classic and then throw in the rest of the card.... WOW. Fabulous Ones vs The Guerreros 10/10 Zambuie Express vs Snuka and Rotundo 10/10 Three main events in one show! Transport me back in time to when wrestling was great!

Really enjoyed the two main events. Killer Khan is awesome and any card with The Texas Dynasty vs The Fabulous Ones is a must see. I never saw David in live action but the VonErichs are such classics that they make any match better. I think some of the videos of Heel David are the best I have ever seen and you do a great job with this role. Killer Khan getting up from a piledriver on the concrete would be a site to see. Not sure if even Khan could get up from that. All I can think about is JYD getting the Terry Gordy piledriver on the concrete and being out of action for a month or two. Will Khan have some lingering injuries? We will have to wait and see. I love the Sweetan blood part. I miss the color factor in today's PG wrestling. Sweetan is so underrated in 1980's wrestling and you really use him so well.

Should have included Superstar Graham and Luke Graham on that list as well

Memphis would love the champ on Jan 16th, 23 and 30

I love to try and keep things changing. If anyone is interested in any of the following let me know: Cocoa Samoa (Sabu) Pat Rose (not until 12/1) Lars Anderson

CWA WRESTLING: 11/12/1983: MSC STUDIOS (Memphis) FEED RECEIVED IN WESTERN TENNESSEE, NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI EASTERN ARKANSAS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND PARTS OF INDIANA AND KENTUCKY! Lance Russell: "Hello again, everybody! Lance Russell and Dave Brown here again for CWA Wrestling in Memphis, TN. Let’s get right to our first segment, “This Week in the CWA.” Dave take it away. Dave Brown: Well thank you Lance and great to be with you and all the wrestling fans here in the CWA. Let me get all the fans caught up on all the action from this past week. · MATCH OF THE WEEK: 1. The Road Warriors defeated The Rock N Roll Express last Monday in the Mid-South Coliseum. The match showed the power of the Road Warriors and the resilience of The Rock N Roll Express. Both teams had many near pin falls but the Road Warrior were able to gain the victory after a Warrior Smash. 2. In an AWA SOUTHERN TAG TITLE MATCH last Thursday in Nashville, The Rock N Roll Express defeated The Japanese Assassins as ref Paul Morton disqualified The Japanese Assassins at 26:18. Magic Dragon had Ricky Morton locked in a rolling leg sleeper and refused to break the hold after being told to. The ref said that this was an illegal choke hold and not a sleeper. Humperdink was beside himself at the end. · WRESTLER OF THE WEEK: Junk Yard Dog continues to be a thorn in the side of Ernie Ladd and his Army. This past Monday, he was able to get a victory on Ernie Ladd himself. Even though official the victory came as a result of a disqualification of Ladd due to outside interference by Big Red Reese, JYD was able to put Ladd away with a major second rope fist drop. · Debuts: Bill Ash made his first return to the CWA is some 6 years in a match against Mike Graham. Ash used some nasty tactics that included a possible loaded forearm to gain the pin fall. Every fan was in shock when Sir Oliver Humperdink led none other than Stan Hansen to the ring to face Jerry Lawler for the Southern Heavyweight Championship in the Mid-South Coliseum. They were just as shocked when he literally hanged Lawler over the top rope and left him daggling there. We have not heard the last of this. Even though Hansen was disqualified, he left a very freighting memory etched in the minds of all the fans in attendance last Monday night. Lance Russell: Well thanks for that report Dave. Before we get to the ring, let’s bring in The Rock N Roll Express. Lance Russell: Well guys, what a match you had with the AWA Tag Team Champions, The Road Warriors last Monday at the Mid-South Coliseum. Ricky Morton: That’s right Lance, those two are some tough dudes but I really thought we had them. We had 4 or 5 really close pins but the just managed to kick out. Lance Russell: Very true but you must have felt that match for a few days. The Road Warriors are some really powerful men and they were so physical in the match. Robert Gibson: Again Lance that is all true but we still feel like that was a match we should have one. We want one more chance at those AWA World Titles. Both Ricky and I have thought about this. We are willing to put our AWA Southern Tag Titles on the line this Tuesday at the Soldiers & Sailors Arena in Evansville, Indiana. If we win, we get a rematch for the AWA World Titles. If we lose, The Road Warriors will have both the World and Southern Championships. Lance Russell: That seems a little crazy. I mean what if the Road Warriors do happen to win and leave the area with your belts and do not come back. Ricky Morton: That’s is a chance we are willing to take. To win those World Titles, you have to take some chances. We already have a phone call into AWA offices and should have an answer by the end of today’s show. Lance Russell: Well we will just have to wait and see and good luck fellas. Lance Russell: Well Jerry, first and most important how is your health? Jerry Lawler: To tell you the truth Lance, I have been better. The doctors have urged me to stay away from the ring for a while. I have done some damage to my neck and I am having trouble moving. I have been warned that further damage could be done if my neck is attacked again. Lance Russell: Well that it very understandable. For those that were not there, Stan Hansen along with Sir Oliver Humperdink used a bull rope and hanged you from the top rope in an attempt to break your neck and strangle you. I hope you take the doctor’s advice. Jerry Lawler: Lance, I am way too angry to rest. That low life Stan Hanse will do anything for money and Humperdink obviously hired him to take me out. Hansen! Humpty Dumpty! You both failed. I am still here and coming for you. I have already gotten Jarrett to agree to a rematch. This match will be a bull rope match. That’s right, I am going to beat Hansen at his own game. We are going to be tied together by his famous bull rope and anything goes. Look at my head Hansen, 47 stiches from your COW BELL! My face will be like Mona Lisa’s compared to what yours will look like. I have gotten Jarrett to agree to make this a no DQ match but if anyone interferes, they will be suspended. Lance Russell: Well that seems like a very dangerous match. I hope you well. How long after your recovery to you believe this match will take place? Jerry Lawler: I cannot wait for a full recovery at all. In fact this match will be this Tuesday in Evansville, Indiana and the Soldiers and Sailors Arena. Lance Russell: Jerry, is that the wisest thing to do? Jerry Lawler: After what Humperdink and Hansen did to me, there is no way I can wait. I am coming for you this Tuesday Hansen. Lance Russell: Well fans in Indiana, that card in Evansville is shaping up to be a great one. We will be right back! >> Lance Russell runs down the upcoming schedule for the CWA! November 12: Lexington, Kentucky at Rupp Arena November 13: Osceola, at the MCW Arena November 14: Memphis, TN at the Mid-South Coliseum November 15: Evansville, IN at the Soldiers & Sailors Coliseum November 16: Louisville KY at the Louisville Gardens November 17: Nashville TN at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds November 18: Booneville, Mississippi at EPW Arena COME SEE SUCH MATCHES AS · SOUTHERN TITLE MATCH: Jerry Lawler and Stan Hansen in a bull rope match in Evansville, Indiana · AWA SOUTHERN TAG TITLE MATCH: The Road Warriors vs The Rock n Roll Express in Evansville · MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TAG CHAMPIONS will be in action in Blythville, Arkansas and Tupelo, MS Lance Russell: "We're back and let’s get right to the ring! Take it away Dave. Dave Brown: Ok Lance, here we go. Already in the ring and getting ready for action is the team of Mark Savage and Randy Barber. Their opponents led to the ring by JR Foley, The Commonwealth. Your ref is Jerry Calhoun. MATCH #1: The Commonwealth and JR Foley vs Mark Savage and Randy Barber. This is a total squash match and Butch Miller and Lumberjack Pierre just beat the crap out of Savage and Barber. The match ends with a Battering Ram on Mark Savage. The Commonwealth win by pin in 4:11. Lance Russell: Well, I must say, you guys have been a force to reckon with so far in CWA. JR Foley: We are not a force. We are the force. There is nobody in this entire country who can deal with The Commonwealth. Our nations to do not raise spoiled brats. We work hard in hard conditions. We raise men not Momma’s Boys. I am in my fatigues once again because we are at war. War with stupidity. War with obesity. War with those who have no morals or self-respect. In other words, we are at war with America. Butch Miller: You tell um JR. Why do you think the Road Warriors showed up last week to fight the Rock N Roll Express? Never mind morons, I forgot you can’t think. The Road Warriors made an appearance in CWA now so that they don’t have to come back when we are champs. We are coming for you Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton. Lumberjack Pierre: In Canada, we make fun of little girly men like the Rock N Roll Express while you weak Americans praise them. This is the difference in America and The Commonwealth. We are just tougher and when we get our hands on the Rock N Roll Express, you weak Americans will be crying your baby eyes out. Lance Miller: Well, we will just have to see about that. JR Foley: I am not through. We have re-enforcements coming. The Commonwealth will not be satisfied with just The Southern Tag Titles. We are coming for you to Lawler. That is if there is anything left of you after Hansen is finished with you. Lance Russell: Come on fellas. Lawler just had a serious injury and is already back in action. You cannot question his toughness. Lance Russell: Of, well let’s get back to the ring. Dave what’s next for our great fans. Dave Brown: Well making his first appearance on TV in CWA in about 6 years will be none other than Bill Ash. Ash and Dr. Dave Schultz terrorized our fans back in the late 70’s and he says he is back to do more of the same. His opponent will be Scott Ferris. Match #2: Bill Ash vs Scott Ferris Bill Ash might be a bit undersized against some opponents as he is only 5’10 and 225 pounds but he makes up for this in pure nastiness. He faked a collar and elbow lock up and nailed Ferris with a kick to the gut. From there comes a few eye pokes, low blows and choke holds. Ash finishes off Scott Ferris with a rear forearm. Ferris went down so hard, it would lead you to believe that might just be a forearm pad Ash is wearing. Bill Ash winds by pin in 5:45. Lance Russell: Welcome back to CWA Bill. Bill Ash: Give me just a few weeks and nobody will be glad I am back. I am coming for a title and I don’t care which one. Lance Russell: Well a man a few words but if I remember correctly, most of his words ring true. We need to take a break. > Dave Brown: Ladies and gentlemen, let’s get right back to the ring for our next match. It will be the Dirty White Boys, Len Denton and Tony Anthony against Sweet Daddy O and Burrhead Jones. MATCH 3: The Dirty White Boys vs Sweet Daddy O and Burrhead Jones A high paced match but the Dirty White Boys really work well together considering they are a new team. The use quick tags and a series of physical double team moves to keep Daddy O and Jones off balance. The end comes after Tony Anthony connects with a Bucksnort Blaster (choke slam) on Burrhead Jones for the pin. The Dirty White Boys defeat Sweet Daddy O and Burrhead Jones by pin at 6:32. Lance Russell: Congratulations guys! You really seem to be coming together as a team. Tony Anthony: Thank you Lance and that’s very true but we still have a score to settle with my former partner, King Cobra and Big Red Reese. They got the better of us last Monday but we are still going after them. Len Denton: That’s right Tony. It is going to make take more than one Holy Ghost Splash to get rid of us. Revenge is on our minds. Like everyone else we are sick and tired of Ladd and his Army. Lance Russell: Mr. Ladd, this is not your time. You have no right being out here. Ernie Ladd: Shut up Russell! Did you just see what I saw? These Dirty White Boys found the two sorriest Negroes I have ever seen. They took out Sweet Mommo O and Nappy Head Jones and think they accomplished something. What happen to you BOYS against my Army. That’s right you went down in a heap off hurt. Tony Anthony: Just about three weeks ago, Ernie Ladd, you got to my tag team partner, King Cobra to flip to your army be feeding him a bunch of bull. Well, we are not buying it! Anytime or place Ladd. Ernie Ladd: I am glad you said that. No better time than the presence you dirty dummies! Ernie Ladd: Be careful! Be very careful what you ask for! The Army is always ready to attack. Lance Russell: Same story different week. Let’s get some medical attention out here and let’s try to put this place is some working area. We will be right back > Dave Brown: Ok fans, this match will be Lars Anderson’s second defense of the CWA TV Title. He will face off against Brian Adias. MATCH 3: CWA TELEVISION TITLE MATCH: Lars Anderson vs Brian Adias This is a match of the veteran vs the up and comer. Lars Anderson, a member of the Minnesota Wrecking Crew will look to use his experience to defeat the young wrestler. Adias starts really fast and has Lars on the ropes. After a few technical moves, Adias took control with a flying dropkick after an Irish Whip. From there, Adias hit a Russian Leg Sweep and it appeared that he would be the next TV Champ but Lars was able to get a foot on the ropes to stop the count. Lars rolled to the outside for a breather and when he came back in the ring, he was cautious and had a lot more respect for Adias. Lars caught Adias with a rake of the eyes and from there he just took control. Lars rammed the left arm of Adias right into the ring post and then he went to work. Adias was forced to submit to the Anderson Arm Bar. Lars Anderson defeats Brian Adias by submission at 7:48. Lance Russell: First of all Lars, congratulations on your victory this evening but you must inform us, what is going on between you and your brother, Ole? Lars Anderson: Mr. Russell, I am unsure of what you are talking about. Ole, Gene and I make up the greatest wrestling family that there is. Sometimes even the best have their problems. I mean Ole is a great wrestler but has always been a little jealous of his older brothers. I mean, he has nothing to be ashamed of but he always felt like our parents did not give him enough attention. He is just reaching out for attention. Lance Russell: Well let’s try and keep the peace guys. Ole Anderson: Lars may be my brother but I have never reached out for attention. It is this moron who wants all the focus to be on him. I will keep the peace tonight but I am issuing Lars a challenge. Anderson vs Anderson. Title on the line. Put your money where your mouth is. Stop running and face me man to man. Lars Anderson: Ole, that’s is not what we want. We are family. I do not want my little brother to feel bad when I beat him. Lars Anderson: Now Ole, watch your step before you cross the line. Lars Anderson: I will not fight family. Ole Anderson: Lars you can walk away but you cannot hide. You will wrestle me or else feel my wrath at every turn. I am relentless and you better sleep with one eye open. This is not about a title but about settling a family score. Lance Russell: Well fans, it is very interesting when families fight and I have no idea where this one is going. As we go to break, take a look at the newest CWA Ratings. A RANKINGS AS OF 11/18 SINGLES: TAG TEAMS: 1. Jerry “The King” Lawler 1. The Rock N Roll Express 2. “Hacksaw” Butch Reed 2. The Japanese Assassins 3. Austin Idol 3. The Commonwealth 4. Ernie Ladd 4. Hacksaw Higgans and Moondog Moretti 5. Lars Anderson 5. Big Red Reese and Porkchop Cash 6. Junk Yard Dog CWA CHAMPIONS: 7. Plowboy Frazier 1. Southern Heavyweight Champ: Jerry Lawler 8. Big Reed Reese 2. Southern Tag Team Champions: Rock N Roll Express 9. Troy Graham 3. Mid-American Champion: Hacksaw Butch Reed 10. Sabu 4. CWA TV TITLE: Lars Anderson 5. MS Valley Tag Title: Hacksaw Higgans/ Moondog Moretti Lance Russell: Ok Sir Oliver Humperdink what is your complaint this week. Humperdink: I am sick and tired of the mistreatment the House of Humperdink is receiving here in CWA. I mean. The Japanese Assassins had the AWA Southern Tag Titles won Thursday night in Nashville but that idiot ref Paul Morton declared the Rolling Sleeper that Magic Dragon had locked in on Ricky Morton was an illegal choke hold. I mean nobody has ever said that before. It is just another way the CWA is keeping the House of Humperdink from winning fair and square the titles they deserve. And then last Monday night, Austin Idol has a blatant choke hold on Plowboy Frazier and ref Jerry Calhoun does nothing but to yell at me to get off the apron. Lance Russell: Well you had no right being up on the ring apron Sir Oliver Humperdink and then who was it that used the walking stick on Superstar Graham? Humperdink: Now that is the exact point I am trying to make. They break a rule and nothing happens and I try to protect myself on the outside from Superstar Graham and they say I hit someone with my walking stick. Come on, the walking stick is because I can barely walk. It is not a weapon. But speaking of a weapon, how did you all like seeing Stan Hansen and what he did to Jerry Lawler? Lance Russell: I think that was the most disgusting thing I have ever witnessed in all my life. Humperdink: Well if you thought that was bad, wait till this week in Evansville. I mean in a normal match, Hansen literally almost killed Lawler and now it is a Texas Bull Rope Match with an already injured Lawler going up against my man, Stan Hansen! Lance Russell: Well that does seem like Lawler is in some serious trouble. By the way Humperdink, how did you get Stan Hansen to agree to help you? Humperdink: Russell, money talks and I got a lot of it. You will be seeing a lot of hired guns around here as we amp it up to get rid of Lawler! Another bit of information for you and the low lifes here in CWA. I did send Jesse Barr away for a while to get some more training on how to hurt people. MATCH 4: Plowboy Frazier vs Jose Poffo Frazier is nastier than ever but really doesn’t need to be. Poffo is no better now than when he first got to CWA. Frazier throws one right hand and knocks Poffo out but instead of a pin, he goes for a Giant Splash and nails Poffo with all 475 pounds. And then another Giant Splash and another Giant Splash. Poffo is in real danger here. Idol and Frazier square off in an all-out war until Sabu and The Japanese Assassins hit the ring. Idol is beaten to a bloody pulp until finally Superstar, Troy Graham and the Rock N Roll Express rush to the ring and take control of the situation. They all help Idol to his feet and back to the locker room. At least there were others in the building tonight to help Idol because Lawler was in no shape to come out to aid his buddy. Lance Russell: Ladies and Gentlemen, that could have been a very bad situation bit it seems like order was restored before any serious injuries could occur. We are almost out of time but I would like to let you know, The AWA office has called and said that The Road Warriors will meet the Rock N Roll Express for the AWA Southern Title on Tuesday at the Soldiers and Sailors Coliseum in Evansville, Indiana. Tonight’s show will end with a word from Erie Ladd and Hacksaw Butch Reed. Ernie Ladd: JYD, I told you stay out of my business or else you would get hurt. How did that Holy Ghost Splash from Big Red Reese feel. I mean it could not have been too good. 410 pounds crashing down across your ribs! Next time, Uncle Tom Dog, you will not get off so easy. The army is after you and don’ think we have forgotten about you Mr. Lawler. You seem to have your hands full with Hansen right now but I am coming for you real soon. This city of Memphis will learn respect. Hacksaw Reed: Now Bruiser Brody, you might have surprised me last Monday night but trust me. It won’t happen again. You will feel the pain of a Gorilla Slam real soon. Don’t think I could lift your big white, ugly butt up and slam you to the ground! Just wait. I just won this NWA Mid-American Title and I am not given it up to someone as dumb and ugly as you Brody. Tuesday is Evansville you will feel my power. Lance Russell: I am sorry but we are just about out of time. TUESDAY AT THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS COLISEUM IN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA · Bill Ash vs Brian Adias · The Commonwealth vs Moondog Moretti and Hacksaw Higgans: Non-Title Match · Austin Idol vs Plowboy Frazier with Sir Oliver Humperdink · AWA Southern Tag Title Match: The Road Warriors vs The Rock N Roll Express · Mid-American Title Match: Hacksaw Butch Reed vs Bruiser Brody · AWA Southern Title Match: Texas Bull Rope Match: Jerry Lawler vs Stan Hansen Voice Over: "The announcers on this program are selected and paid by parties other than this station, namely, the promoters of Championship Wrestling."