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Actually, I disagree with your assessment of the Cody lashing segment. While I agree that everyone expected Cody to get through all of it, for me it was about MJF doing everything possible to ensure that Cody would fail and back out of the match. Because in reality, MJF threw all of those stipulations to avoid wrestling Cody at Revolution. The look on MJF's face when Cody survived the final lash and after MJF's low blow told the whole story. To me, this angle is more about MJF's character and motivations than it is about Cody's courage and honor, which is totally great with me.

I feel like Penelope Ford will eventually overshadow Kip Sabian. She just adds something to his act. I remember watching his first few matches on his own and I wasn't that impressed with Sabian but since Penelope was added to the mix, I'm more interested. I'm just curious to see if eventually they split them up, it will be a case similar to Sable & Marc Mero where the promotion will put way more emphasis on Penelope and Sabian will be releaged to irrelevancy.

February 1st, 1985 House Show -Buzz Tyler beat Randy Rose (w/Robert Fuller) at 21:52 after interference from Brett Wayne Sawyer, countering an attempted Fuller run-in -Steve Gatorwolf beat Tim Horner in 2:40 -Billy Travis beat Mad Dog Lefebvre by reverse decision in 10:08. Lefebvre had originally won the match after interference from Richard "Le Magnifique" Charland but referee Bill Alfonso reversed the decision when the Rock N' Roll RPMs and Bulldog Bob Brown came out to explain to him what happened, causing the decision to be reversed. An irate King Tonga ran in to attack Bulldog Brown to set up the next match. -King Tonga beat Bulldog Bob Brown in 6:01 with the Tongan Death Grip -Dutch Mantell beat Johnny Mantell in 23:20 Mid-Atlantic TV Championship: Duke Myers beat Jimmy Golden with a small package in 23:23 to win the title!

MID-ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING #5 WTBS STUDIOS, ATLANTA, GA FEBRUARY 1ST, 1985 Before the start of the opening match, Bob Caudle & David Crockett hype the Eddie Graham Memorial Show on Monday at Convention Hall in Miami, which will feature 2 championship matches, including Gino Hernandez defending the Mid-Atlantic title against The Great Kabuki. Kabuki will wrestle Bob Orton in this week's feature bout and Gino Hernandez will join Bob Caudle & David Crockett at commentary. Match #1 Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Champion Dynamite Kid beat Randy Rose (w/the Stud Stable) with the Diving Headbutt Up next, a western style music video featuring the Gunslingers, Scott Casey and Johnny Mantell. Scott Casey will wrestle The Masked Superstar later in the show. Match #2 Robert Fuller (w/the Stud Stable) beat Reverend Jimmy Valiant Match #3 The Great Kabuki (w/Sir Oliver Humperdink) beat Bob Orton. Gino Hernandez was at commentary - along with Miss Elizabeth and James J. Dillon. Gino seems pretty disinterested by the match and JJ Dillon did most of the work. After the match, Kabuki and Gino confronted each other and it ended with Kabuki spitting Green Mist in Gino's face! Match #4 Johnny Mantell beat Richard "Le Magnifique" Charland. Postmatch, The Masked Superstar jumps on Mantell, prompting Scott Casey to defend his partner. However, Superstar knocks out Casey, using his loaded mask. A cocky Superstar asks for the referee to immediately start his match with Casey. Match #5 Scott Casey rolls up The Masked Superstar to score the upset victory! Postmatch, another attack on the Gunslingers and this time it's Purple Haze, who sneaks from behind to jump on Casey with a chairshot. Casey is out cold and Humperdink makes an "official" 10-count to mock Casey. The Minnesota Wrecking Crew comes to the broadcast booth for an interview. Arn Anderson repeats that the Bulldogs will not be able to dodge them forever and that the entire world knows that Arn & Ole Anderson are the best tag team in the world. Ole Anderson adds that last week on Worldwide, he could've ended Davey Boy to the snap of his fingers but he chose to just fire a warning shot. But the more time will go by, more the warning shot will be intense. And there might be a time where warning shots won't be enough and we'll have to see the real thing happen. And when that happens, the Bulldogs won't be the same ever again. Up next, the Stud Stable of Robert Fuller, Mid-Atlantic TV Champion Jimmy Golden and Randy Rose make their way to the set. Robert Fuller hypes his match with Dutch Mantell on Worldwide Wrestling this week while Jimmy Golden hypes his title match for the Eddie Graham Memorial Show. Golden says that while he doesn't particularly like or dislike Duke Myers, the thing is that while the Stud Stable is efficient in tag team, they're efficient in singles as well. Because they can count on one thing being certain and that's that no matter what, the Stud Stable is family. This isn't something that Duke Myers could say about his partnership with Kerry Brown. In reality, Stampede Rush were just 2 guys put together because promoters were looking for spots to fill while the Stud Stable are the guys that promoters count on to fill buildings. Golden says he doesn't want to wait for Monday; they got a house show tonight so Golden announces he will put the title on the line against Duke Myers just to make an example out of him! Bonus matches for people in attendance: Billy Travis beat Tyree Pride Tommy Lane beat Dutch Mantell

Wrestlevotes' "something in the water in Southern California" comment didn't do anything to calm things down. I still stand by my theory that Rey will get suspended.

I think he started recently on the Florida loop of NXT house shows.

That Rey DDT by Angel Garza screams "I'm being written off for a Wellness Policy violation".

Joey Janela just won Wrestlemania Weekend, no matter what.

I'm really curious to see how everything will unfold tonight with the weather factor coming into play.

As long as it's not Kevin Dunn taking over, I'll be fine with the prospect of Shane taking over. Although this is quite surprising.

Worldwide Wrestling WTBS Studios, Atlanta, GA Aired January 26th, 1985 -Rocky "The Best Kernodle" vs Richard "Le Magnifique" Charland never gets under way as the masked man known as "CR" attacks both Kernodle & Charland before the match even gets started. Officials are sending CR out of the studios to keep the show rolling... -Paul Orndorff beat Mike Davis by countout in 16:37 -Duke Myers beat his Stampede Rush cohort Kerry Brown in 5:33. David Crockett & Bob Caudle mentions that by this victory, Myers is the #1 contender for the Mid-Atlantic TV Championship and will get his title shot at the Eddie Graham Memorial Show on February 3rd. -Jerry Brisco makes quick work out of Scott Casey in 44 seconds -Ole Anderson beat Tim Patterson in 4:31 -Bota The Witch Doctor (w/Sir Oliver Humperdink) beat Steve Doll in 17:08 -Boomer Lynch fight Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Champion Davey Boy Smith to a 15-minute time limit draw. Once again, CR shows up to distract everyone in the ring, but this is only for Ole Anderson to hit Davey Boy from behind with the high knee. Fortunately for Davey Boy, Dynamite Kid is quick to run in and chase off Ole! *** January 27th, 1985 House Show -The Rock N' Roll RPMs beat Tim Patterson & Boomer Lynch by DQ in 11:44 -Tim Horner upsets The Masked Superstar (w/James J Dillon) in 13:51 with a small package! -Rocky "The Best Kernodle" beat Paul Orndorff in 13:00 2 out of 3 Falls: The Minnesota Wrecking Crew beat Buzz Tyler & Billy Travis in 2 straight falls in 17:03 -Mike Graham (making a surprise return, despite being pulled off shows, following the death of his father Eddie) beat Robert Fuller by DQ in 17:24 -The Gunslingers beat Mad Dog Lefebvre & King Tonga in 8:49 after Mantell pinned Lefebvre 8-Men Tag: Tyree Pride, Bob Orton, Junkyard Dog & Richard Charland beat Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Gino Hernandez & the House of Humperdink (Sullivan/Purple Haze/Kabuki) at 3:43 after Kabuki accidentally misted Gino! Postmatch, Gino and Kabuki get into a shoving match but both JJ Dillon & Miss Elizabeth are able to calm things down and have Gino walk away.

No problem. It happens to everyone

To me, it's inevitable that they'll leave. And if Harper eventually got his release, I'm thinking it's gonna happen for The Revival as well.

I still agree with @sek69's theory about Barrios & Wilson clashing with Vince over the move of NXT from the WWE Network to USA being a contributing factor in what happened yesterday. Always adds more fuel to the theory about Vince and yesmen.

Vince likely put NXT to make sure AEW didn't get off the ground and nip the bud right away. However, it has tremendously backfired; not only they're beating them in the ratings but AEW has been renewed until 2023. So, firing George Barrios & Michelle Wilson look a lot to me like a saving face move on Vince's part. Who knows if Barrios & Wilson didn't question Vince as to if it was the right move to do to put NXT head-to-head with AEW.

Edge signed a 3-year deal. He's committed to 5 matches a year with roughly 25 appearances. I also think that there's a clause in his contract saying he's gonna get his full pay if he wrestles 3 matches a year.

Weren't they also fighting at some point to ensure Triple H & Stephanie wouldn't take over for Vince when he'll step down? At least, that's what I remember reading.

And that incest joke will probably be at the expense of Conrad Thompson. I mean...the show will be in Huntsville, AL after all.

I can't be the only one who was a tad disappointed that Arn Anderson didn't give Bryce Remsburg a Spinebuster.

Just watched this match this afternoon. I always thought Hogan did his best work in Japan but man, in this match, he absolutely killed it and Backlund is a big part of that. I never understood how Backlund was freakishly strong for his size until I saw the shortarm scissor deadlift spot. This one clearly made me interested into seeking out other confrontations between Hogan and Backlund afterwards.

Actually watched the Enforcers vs Dustin/Steamboat match Sunday night after the Royal Rumble and it's legit one of the best tag matches I've ever seen. The crowd is hot throughout the entire thing and I never had the chance to watch Steamboat's debut for his return in 91 so it was nice. On a sidenote, it seems like anything Arn did with Dustin and or Barry Windham from 91 to 93 turned into pure magic.

Thanks for the heads-up for 1/20. Edited the post

Certainly interesting that you opted for a babyface (or at least neutral) Harley Race here. But I think it makes for a great dynamic that sets him apart from the rest of your roster, with Harley choosing the time and honored tradition of doing things the right way.

January 25th, 1985 House Show Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship: Bulldog Bob Brown & Reverend Jimmy Valiant beat The British Bulldogs by DQ in 3:48 after Ole Anderson hit Bulldog Bob Brown with one of the Bulldogs' title belts. A big brawl ensued between both teams Triangle Match: Johnny Mantell beat King Tonga & Jerry Brisco in 11:08 when Mantell rolled up Brisco -The House of Humperdink (Kevin Sullivan & Kamala) beat Mad Dog Lefebvre & Richard Charland in 14:21 after interference from Bota The Witch Doctor. The House does a number on both men and it looks like Bota is officially a member of the House of Humperdink now! -Scott Casey beat Rocky "The Best Kernodle" in 20:05 Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship: Gino Hernandez (w/Miss Elizabeth & James J. Dillon) beat The Purple Haze (w/Sir Oliver Humperdink) in 18:08 to retain United States Heavyweight Championship: The Junkyard Dog beat The Iron Sheik in 1:21 to seemingly win the US title. Referee Bill Alfonso was originally knocked out after being caught between JYD and the Sheik while JYD was charging for the Sheik. JYD even used his chain to knockout the Sheik and make the cover, with another referee making the pinfall. The crowd exploded in cheers and it was literally impossible for the ring announcer to say or do anything because of the crowd so there was no announcement made. On the morning of January 26th, a press release from Jim Crockett Promotions stated that the official decision was that Bill Alfonso disqualified Junkyard Dog for assaulting an official and the United States Heavyweight Championship was returned to the Iron Sheik.

MID-ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING #4 WTBS STUDIOS, ATLANTA, GA JANUARY 25TH, 1985 Up first, after the opening credits, Bob Caudle & David Crockett acknowledge the passing of Eddie Graham a few days ago and hype the Eddie Graham Memorial Show on February 3rd at Convention Hall in Miami. They also confirm that Mike Graham has been pulled from all upcoming appearances. Hubert Gallant will replace him in tag team action with Boomer Lynch against Mad Dog Lefebvre & Richard Charland later in the show. The Briscos come to the broadcast booth for an interview. The Briscos complain they should be the ones in line to wrestle the British Bulldogs and they were robbed of that opportunity by Mid-Atlantic management. They cite tonight's house show event in which the Bulldogs will defend their titles against the duo of Bulldog Bob Brown & Reverend Jimmy Valiant. The Briscos are then interrupted by James J. Dillon. Dillon says he understands their frustration and pitches that he can help them. He gives Kevin Kelly as an example as to how he made things happen. And he mentions that Gino Hernandez is now the new Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion now that they joined forces together. Dillon is fully aware of the past history between Gino & the Briscos and how it was a winning formula. Dillon offer the Briscos a deal to make business with James J. Dillon Enterprises. He doesn't give them any time frame but he knows they'll do the right thing... Match #1 "Hangman" Bobby Jaggers beat The Junkyard Dog after a distraction from US Heavyweight Champion The Iron Sheik The Minnesota Wrecking Crew make their way to the booth, in preview of the match later in the show between Arn Anderson and Davey Boy Smith. Arn Anderson says the only reason it's a singles match is because the Bulldogs are scared that they'll lose the titles against the Andersons. Arn adds that being a champion is a state of mind in the Anderson family and he's part of that legacy; he wants IN that legacy and the only way to do that, is if he & Ole can beat the Bulldogs for the tag titles. Ole adds that the Bulldogs can hide in their little doghouse all they want but eventually, the Andersons will come knocking and destroy it entirely until there's nothing behind them. Today, Arn will prove that the Bulldogs are jokes of champions and when it's over, they won't be denied any longer. Match #2 Scott Casey fight "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly (w/James J. Dillon) to a double countout. Kelly was tempted to use those brass knuckles on Casey after the match but with partner Johnny Mantell coming to his partner's aid, Kelly thought otherwise Match #3 Mad Dog Lefebvre & Richard "Le Magnifique" Charland beat Hubert Gallant (subbing for Mike Graham) & Boomer Lynch Up next, Paul Orndorff is coming to the ring for his scheduled when he's ambushed by The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff. The two foreigners make a number on Orndorff on the outside until The Rock N' Roll RPMs come out to make the save. Mike Davis grabs the mic and challenges the Sheik & Volkoff to a tag match right now! Match #4 United States Heavyweight Champion The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff beat The Rock N' Roll RPMs Match #5 Arn Anderson beat Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Champion Davey Boy Smith with the Gourdbuster. After the match, Ole & Arn try to do a number on Davey Boy Smith but Dynamite Kid climbs on the top rope and headbutts Ole, causing him to fall down on the apron. Seeing that Ole is incapacitated, Arn retreats himself. Bob Caudle & Jim Crockett hype up next week's TV show featuring an encounter between "Cowboy" Bob Orton and The Great Kabuki and Robert Fuller vs Reverend Jimmy Valiant. They also plug tonight's live event featuring 3 title matches. They are then interrupted by The British Bulldogs, incensed following what happened in the previous match. Davey Boy Smith says it's crystal clear that Ole & Arn are only in this to cripple and maim them and this is not how real champions conduct themselves. Dynamite Kid adds that maybe they don't get title shots because Jim Crockett has figured out what everyone else already has; that the Minnesota Wrecking Crew are cowards and are weak. Personally, Dynamite adds he and Davey Boy will take on any comers and when the day comes that it's Ole & Arn's turn, they will gladly kick their asses. But right now, the Bulldogs are focused on proving why they were deserving of being the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Champions and they're not going away anytime soon. Main Event Match #6 Lumberjack Match (explained on commentary to prevent any more interference from The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff) Brett Wayne Sawyer beat Tyree Pride. Postmatch, a man wearing mask and a jacket with the letters "CR" in the back attacks Brett Wayne Sawyer, unbeknownst to the lumberjacks involved in the match, busy retreating to the back. The masked man then connects with a Brainbuster on Sawyer, leaving him out cold. The show ends with the masked man escaping through the studio door before the lumberjacks return to get him. Who is this man???