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Two fun shows! It's good to see One Man Gang and Ron Simmons both continuing to gain momentum!

Wonder Women Wrestling SEPTEMBER SUPERCARD 1986 Live from: Las Vegas, Nevada The programme gets kicked off with a light show, a music video package and a rundown of the card. Shots of the crowd focus in on VIP ticket holders, especially families and well-made signs. The opening match, unusually, is an important championship bout with Misty Blue Simmes and Candice Pardue attempting to dethrone Wendi Richter and Peggy Lee Leather. The faces have a cheery joint entrance, whereas the heels come out separately, first an understated jaunt to the ring by Peggy Lee Leather followed by an elaborate and, for her opponents, painfully slow journey to the ring by Wendi Richter. The match opens explosively when Misty Blue Simmes jumps Wendi Richter before the bell to give her team a much-needed advantage and remains hard-hitting throughout. The narrative of the match is easy to follow, both teams try to isolate the weaker member of the opposing team, Peggy Lee Leather and Candice Pardue. It all really comes down to who’s the superior competitor between Wendi Richter and Misty Blue Simmes, both former world champions. In the end, Wendi Richter is just far more devious and a slightly more violent. Wendi Richter & Peggy Lee Leather defeat Misty Blue Simmes & Candice Pardue in 16:30 when Wendi Richter pins Misty Blue Simmes after a powerbomb to retain the NWA World Women’s Tag Team Championship After a fun video interlude, showing off the exclusive backstage event attending by VIP ticket holders, we are thrown to Pat Patterson and other officials overseeing a raffle drum with sixteen plastic balls inside, one for each position in a lottery battle royal being held later tonight. A few women come and go, looking variously pleased with and annoyed about their numbers upon opening them up. We then head to the interviews. Misty Blue Simmes takes the blame for her loss, saying that she needed to be more prepared to deal with someone like Wendi Richter. Candice Pardue concurs and says that her partner needs to put more effort in. The interview with the heels is once again monopolised by Wendi Richter who gloats about her victory before demanding she receive another shot at the world title. The next match sees the Monsters take on Medusa Miceli and some strange bedfellows in the form of Desiree Petersen, Susan Starr and Selina Majors. From the start, the match is messy, violent and thoroughly unpredictable. The Monsters have a size and strength advantage, as well as being a more cohesive team (Medusa Miceli is frustratingly uncooperative with her babyface allies) but their opponents have a tactical and intelligence advantage. Each match-up gets at least a little bit of time to shine but the most common pairing is Medusa Miceli against Rhonda Singh. Eventually, the match deteriorates as both teams ignore tagging rules and there is constant brawling at ringside. Mad Maxine & Rhonda Singh & Luna Vachon & Reggie Bennett versus Medusa Miceli & Desiree Petersen & Susan Starr & Selina Majors draw in 19:55 when the match is declared a no contest We shift to more footage of women retrieving their numbers from the drum as the staff corral the competitors to the back. An attempt is made to conduct an interview, but it immediately descends into further violence when the Monsters jump Medusa Miceli backstage. The three Giant Slayers hesitate before deciding to get involved in an effort to protect Medusa Miceli from another merciless beatdown. After that we head to the battle royal. The starting positions are held by Velvet McIntyre and KC Houston. After a brief struggle of technical skill, Velvet McIntyre successfully dumps KC Houston out before the next participant arrives at the two-minute mark. What follows is gauntlet run from the television champion, with each opponent successfully ejected before the next can enter. Linda Dallas falls, then Ashly Kennedy, then Judy Martin. Liz Chase barely gets a hit before being thrown out. The time between then and the next entrant is used by Velvet McIntyre to focus and strategize but she cannot resist just a little bit of showboating. Leilani Kai poses more a challenge when she enters, and she sticks around long enough to force a three-way. As luck would have it – tremendous luck as the commentators point out – Despina Montagas enters and immediately gets to work helping her stablemate deal with the wily TV champ. Velvet McIntyre is almost removed before help comes in the form of Babyface Nellie and the four women settle into the rhythm of a tornado tag team match. The heels gain the advantage once again with the arrival of Candi Devine and Brittany Brown but the four of them are not always on the same page, allowing the faces to survive long enough for the cavalry to arrive in the form of the one-two punch of Rockin’ Robin and Jamie West. Penny Mitchell comes in to be the difference maker and helps secure the elimination of Babyface Nellie and Jamie West. Lady Apache then arrives to try making up the difference but even after using her momentum to knock Brittany Brown out of the match, she is soon bogged down like Velvet McIntyre and Rockin’ Robin. Eventually, all three faces are dragged out, though they manage to pull Despina Montagas out with them. The heels then gear up for the arrival of the final competitor. With a slightly showier entrance, Debbie Combs rushes down to the ring and fights like a wild animal, taking Candi Devine out of the match with a clothesline. Leilani Kai and Penny Mitchell then set to work in what briefly becomes a competitive three-way before Debbie Combs manages to catch them out and get them to barrel into each other. Leilani Kai then stumbles too close to the ropes and gets hoisted up and over. Finally, Penny Mitchell charges at Debbie Combs only to find the top rope pulled down and herself crashing to the outside. Debbie Combs defeats KC Houston & Linda Dallas & Ashly Kennedy & Judy Martin & Liz Chase & Babyface Nellie & Jamie West & Brittany Brown & Velvet McIntyre & Rockin’ Robin & Lady Apache & Despina Montagas & Candi Devine & Leilani Kai & Penny Mitchell in 34:18 in an over-the-top-rope battle royal After a hype package for the main event, we head to an interview with Debbie Combs. She is immensely pleased with herself and says that all she needs is one more chance to prove she can get back the world title that rightfully belongs to her. With the weight of the world on her shoulders, Winona Little Heart is spotlighted in the ring as she awaits the world champion. Lisa Moretti teases performing a grand entrance but instead chooses to bolt down the ramp and into the ring, smashing into her opponent and getting the match started in the process. From the word go, Winona Little Heart is on the backfoot and struggles to keep up with the hyper aggressive Lisa Moretti. The babyface has her stable at ringside for moral support but they appear worried for their comrade throughout, as she is battered from pillar to post. Her best strategy is to frustrate the champ with her indomitable will. After the fourth two-count, this begins to pay off. Lisa Moretti becomes more violent but less focused, allowing Winona Little Heart to get in a move from the top rope. It could’ve spelled the end for the world champion, but Lisa Moretti has the ring sense to roll out of the ring and flop to the ground before a pin attempt could be made. A baseball slide sends Lisa Moretti crashing to the guard rail almost as soon as she’s on her feet. Sensing an unmissable opportunity, Winona Little Heart goes to the top rope but her hesitation to take such a risk is her undoing as Lisa Moretti is able to spider her way up to join her and turn the situation around. Lisa Moretti defeats Winona Little Heart in 26:39 by pinfall after a superplex to retain the NWA World Women’s Championship A teary Winona Little Heart is helped to the back by her friends as we end on a shot of Lisa Moretti holding her titles high in the air and screaming at the crowd.

Really fitting imagery for the Horsemen and a great promo from Randy Savage in return. Randy Savage versus Tully Blanchard has all the makings of a great match, only to then be topped off by Ric Flair snatching the gold back from Road Warrior Hawk (and yes, I have full confidence in the Nature Boy)!

Fully agreed that Ricky Steamobat versus Nick Bockwinkle is going to be amazing! Giant Haystacks versus El Canek also promises to be perfect mid-card fun!

The Freebirds angle was so good! Terry Gordy and Steve Williams are great pairing and give off an air of invulnerability! A cool broadway in the main event, keeping both guys strong - Magnum, T.A. versus Ted DiBiase would've been great to see live.

That's a neat way to get the belt on Big Bubba Rogers! I'm a true believer when it comes to Ron Simmons, he's got what it takes to take Stan Hansen and I love every bit of momentum he racks up along the way.

Wonder Women of Wrestling – Episode No. XLIII – 22nd of September 1986 – Airing Live! – Las Vegas, Nevada Advertised Match: Lisa Moretti versus Desiree Petersen for the WWW Fighting Spirit Championship and the NWA Texas Women’s Championship The show opens this week with a promotional video for the upcoming supercard before transitioning to the television title match. The commentators explain that Medusa Miceli has been banned from ringside for the duration of the match, as Velvet McIntyre takes on Luna Vachon. Velvet McIntyre has a distinct tactical edge but, with no outsider to worry about, the Monsters at ringside are able to even things out with distractions and interference. Luna Vachon even manages to score a near-fall before finally being overwhelmed. Velvet McIntyre defeats Luna Vachon in 12:41 by pinfall after a swinging hurricanrana to retain the WWW Television Championship After a brief interlude – hyping up the next match and the long rivalry between Penny Mitchell and Candice Pardue – we get to the interviews. Luna Vachon struggles to come up with an explanation for her loss, without being able to blame Medusa Miceli, but her stablemates cover for by suggesting that she’s still suffering the ill effects from attacks over the past few weeks. Velvet McIntyre expresses a desire to face better challengers from now on. A commercial break then takes us to a tag team bout, with a shot at the world titles on the line. Both teams fight like their life depends on it. Misty Blue Simmes and Candice Pardue are less coordinated, but Penny Mitchell and Candi Devine can’t find an answer to Misty Blue Simmes’ individual strength between them. Whilst each match-up gets some time to shine, the longest stretch comes when Penny Mitchell manages to isolate Candice Pardue and, instead of tagging out to antagonise her, decides to brutalise her. The heels undoing comes from not capitalising on a thoroughly beaten Candice Pardue. Realising that Penny Mitchell is too consumed by rage to make the pin, Candi Devine tags herself in and the momentary confusion is just enough time to let Candice Pardue dive to the other side of the ring and tag out. Misty Blue Simmes is then able to blindside her opponent in short order. Misty Blue Simmes & Candice Pardue defeat Penny Mitchell & Candi Devine in 14:13 when Misty Blue Simmes pins Candi Devine after a clothesline After a brief video interlude, we get to the interviews. An apoplectic Penny Mitchell refuses to take responsibility for the loss but manages to blame the referee rather than Candi Devine for her confusion during the finish. Misty Blue Simmes calms Candice Pardue – the latter is ecstatic over the victory – and says they need to make sure they’re ready to take on what will be the fight of their lives against Wendi Richter and Peggy Lee Leather. The second commercial break then takes us through to the main event. Desiree Petersen has her allies in her corner but remains visibly worried about facing Lisa Moretti as the champ saunters down for the match. The story of the match is simple, Lisa Moretti wants to show Winona Little Heart what she’s in for at the supercard so she takes her time. With less pressure than she’d normally face from an opponent like Lisa Moretti, Desiree Petersen is able to strategize as the match progresses and develop counters to the champion’s routine. Once Desiree Petersen has successfully manage to start fighting for control of the pace of the match, the champ realises it’s time to put things away. She still tries to go for a submission victory, for the added psychological effect she presumes it would have on Winona Little Heart but, eventually, she just has to settle for the tried and true. Lisa Moretti defeats Desiree Petersen in 16:02 by pinfall after a powerslam to retain the WWW Fighting Spirit Championship and the NWA Texas Women’s Championship We end on a shout of Lisa Moretti yelling at Winona Little Heart from atop the turnbuckle.

What a main event! The Horseman versus Harley Race, Randy Savage and the Road Warriors!

Great show! Adrian Street is such a good fit Lanny Poffo in this gimmick, I'm really looking forward to the feud! A clever win for Buddy Landel, which I'm very pleased with and the knock-on effect keeping Ted DiBiase and Steve Williams safe is a welcome addition!

I'm digging your characterisation of Buddy Landel! Night of Champions looks like such a solid card and the beatdown on the Bullet was an awesome dramatic way to end the show!

Giant Haystacks is being built up as such a monster! I'm really looking forward to seeing Ricky Steamboat versus Nick Bockwinkel, what a match that'll be! Tiger Jeet Singh being stretchered out of the arena .. and out of the company, is a neat visual!

A fast-paced gauntlet fits the junior heavyweights so well! I'm glad the Rockers are getting a title shot, it should be a good match. Amazing action in the main event! As if the Horsemen versus the Road Warriors wasn't exciting enough, Randy Savage and the Rockers make it ten times as explosive!

An equaliser is always great to see and adding that on top of a steel cage match compounds the entertainment! That was a really fun write-up for the main event!

Tracy Smothers versus Hiroshi Hase is such a cool live main event! It's great to see Black Gold getting a solid win here!

Wonder Women of Wrestling – Episode No. XLII – 15th of September 1986 – Airing Live! – Las Vegas, Nevada Advertised Match: Medusa Miceli versus Winona Little Heart We open hot barely a second before the television title match gets underway. Velvet McIntyre is facing Rhonda Singh. The Monsters are at ringside, though their impact on the match is minimal as they seem to be there to keep Medusa Miceli at bay. Their former leader uses their divided attention against them, then, as she bolts down the ramp during the finishing stretches of the match, just after the champ delivers her signature move. Velvet McIntyre defeats Rhonda Singh in 13:33 by pinfall after a swinging hurricanrana to retain the WWW Television Championship There is chaos at ringside as Medusa Miceli barrels into her former followers with unmatched ferocity. The Monsters’ numbers and size advantage eventually works out in their favour as they manage to restrain and briefly beatdown on their assailant but only after suffering several nasty blows for their trouble. Staff swarm the ringside area as we cut to an interview with a successfully evacuated Velvet McIntyre. She says that Medusa Miceli is a menace who needs to be suspended but equally remarks that one of the Monsters have what it takes to make something of themselves without her. A commercial break then takes us to some tag team action, with the newly formed team of Penny Mitchell and Candi Devine taking on a tougher challenge this week against the Star Girls. Both teams give each other hell, with the heels cheating at every turn and the faces delivering several high-risk moves. The difference maker is Penny Mitchell whose renewed confidence gives her the edge she needs to put the match away. Penny Mitchell & Candi Devine defeats Rockin’ Robin & Jamie West in 12:01 when Penny Mitchell pins Rockin’ Robin after a swinging neckbreaker After a brief video interlude – this one hard-selling the merchandise catalogue – we get to the interviews. The Star Girls spend the whole time talking up the abilities of their opponents and resolving to come up with a viable strategy to counter them. Penny Mitchell monopolises her interview time to deliver various threats towards Misty Blue Simmes and Candice Pardue – promising to beat them bloody next week. A second commercial break then takes us to the main event. A slightly bruised Medusa Miceli still fights like a woman possessed against her underdog opponent. The Giant Slayers are in Winona Little Heart’s corner cheering her on and giving her just enough energy to stay in the match. A few well-timed moves from the top come close to giving her an upset win but Medusa Miceli comes back stronger and nastier each time. The finish comes when the Monsters decide to give their former leader a taste of her own medicine and distract her with taunts that come very close to getting the referee to throw the match out. Instead, Winona Little Heart pulls it off. Winona Little Heart defeats Medusa Miceli in 16:31 by pinfall with a schoolboy roll-up An enraged Medusa Miceli immediately gets to work attacking the winner. This terrible decision ends with her getting a beating from seven women as we go off air.

A lot of really solid matches on that card! I can practically feel Stan Hansen demolishing Vic Steamboat with a lariat!

I can't wait to see the impact Harley Race is going to make here!

The Crazy Gang adding yet another gamechanger to their line-up really has them looking unstoppable! I, too, really want to see what Chris Candido and Al Snow can do together.

I loved seeing Tommy Rich freaking out about Les Thatcher's decisions and The Bullet now turning up is just the icing on the cake! I love seeing Buddy Landel in such a prominent position and I'm also really looking forward to seeing how Lanny Poffo's feud with Scott Armstrong shakes out.

There's nothing like a battle royal for kicking things of with a bang and quickly establishing an order to the roster. Lex Luger and Ric Flair in prominent positions makes sense and is sure to produce great matches and feuds going forward!

Loser Leaves Town is a good old-fashioned feud ender, I'm looking forward to that! It's great to see Scott Casey build his momentum back up. Nick Bockwinkle versus Ricky Steamboat could be absolutely masterful!

That was a great dramatic finish to the Mid-South title match! The main event was a whirlwind!

Really cool to see the world title match being contextualised! That was a fun segment with the Sheik and sticking the briefcase above the ring is a great idea!

Wonder Women of Wrestling – Episode No. XLI – 8th of September 1986 – Airing Live! – Las Vegas, Nevada Advertised Match: Lisa Moretti versus Babyface Nellie for the WWW Fighting Spirit Championship and the NWA Texas Women’s Championship This week, the programme kicks off with a new video intro with a lot of new footage of Lisa Moretti spliced in. The traditional television opener then gets underway, with Velvet McIntyre looking to defend her title from Mad Maxine. The match is deliberate and well-rehearsed, with a dozen or so spots to show of the raw power of Mad Maxine. Velvet McIntyre more than holds her own but is denied a clean win by Medusa Miceli who shows up at ringside to distract her former disciple. Velvet McIntyre defeats Mad Maxine in 13:09 by pinfall with a schoolboy roll-up to retain the WWW Television Championship After a brief video interlude, we head to the interviews. Before Mad Maxine or any of her fellow monsters can speak, however, she is tackled by an enraged Medusa Miceli who proceeds to wail on her until the other girls manage to pull her away. The three monsters struggling to contain their former leader and take nasty hits for their trouble but they’re eventually able to subdue her and are in the middle of torturing her when staff run in to break it up and we cut to commercials. The next match on the card is a tag team bout, featuring another newly formed team. Candice Pardue has decided to follow her old mentor’s example and found another partner, in the form of Misty Blue Simmes. Their opponents, Ashly Kennedy and Brittany Brown get a few moves in here and there but are mostly there to let the new team show off. Misty Blue Simmes & Candice Pardue defeat Brittany Brown & Ashly Kennedy in 08:56 when Misty Blue Simmes pins Ashly Kennedy after a diving splash Another video interlude then takes us to the interviews. The heels rant and rave and refuse to take any responsibility for their loss, as is quite typical. On the other hand, the interview with the babyfaces is more interesting. Misty Blue Simmes talks up her and her partner’s abilities and says she has high hopes for them as a team, but Candice Pardue spends all of her interview time ranting about Penny Mitchell. A second commercial break then takes us to the main event. Lisa Moretti carries the two titles she’s set to defend around her shoulders and her newly won world championship around her waist. She milks her entrance for all its worth, driving Babyface Nellie up the wall. The tactic works and she’s able to side-step her enraged opponent when Babyface Nellie goes for a takedown at the opening, instead transitioning to belly-to-back suplex that comes close to ending the match just as soon as it’s begun. After that scare, Babyface Nellie tones down her recklessness and the two have a nice technical match. Lisa Moretti is seemingly less worried about the titles she’s defending here than her world title – or so the commentators speculate – and we don’t see much in the way of dirty tactics from her. After a few traded near falls, however, the champ steps things up a notch. Lisa Moretti defeats Babyface Nellie in 16:02 by pinfall after a powerslam to retain the WWW Fighting Spirit Championship and the NWA Texas Women’s Championship We go off air to a shot of Lisa Moretti holding up her world title.

Great show! The opener the perfect kind of match to kick things off, fun multi-man chaos. Stan Hansen can't be beaten quite yet but Ron Simmons still looks strong in defeat to have held his own. Eddie Gilbert versus the Great Muta was such a highlight!