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I think this formula is fine by me. There's no reason why should any of us draft someone and gordi wants to bring them for tours, we can't work something out and vice-versa with Japanese talent.

NWA Lutte Internationale sends The Sheepherders & Dutch Mantell to WWF for The Guerreros.

Wow. Didn't expect Bruiser Brody to walk out on Mr. Olympia in the finals. Very interesting for the future.

Really good card in Kyoto as well! Must've been really appreciated by the crowd attending the show!

Really got a big kick out of the TV ad for the Rocket City Rumble VHS!

That's indeed something to ponder about since many of us will have to deal with this situation (in my case, Mad Dog Lefebvre's death in a car crash in December 1985) and the argument could be made about that Patera & Saito's situations are different because they'll inevitably return in the game while deaths like Gino Hernandez for LowBlow and Mad Dog Lefebvre for me are...well, pretty much final. But, yeah, it's absolutely worth it to debate about it and see where do we go case by case.

No problem, Boon, take your time.

BREAKING NEWS: DINO BRAVO TO FACE STAN "THE LARIAT" HANSEN IN CHARLOTTE!!! After his shocking return to Lutte Internationale in Toronto last night, it didn't take long for Frank Valois & NWA Enforcer Bruno Sammartino to come up with Stan Hansen's opponent in Charlotte, NC for Lutte's Pre-Bash Tour event. It has been announced earlier today that Dino Bravo will wrestle The Lariat on July 28th. Furthermore, Dino Bravo insisted that this match was made to be a No Disqualification Street Fight. Here's what he had to say as to why he asked for that stipulation: However, this is the only event in which Bravo is advertised in the Pre-Bash tour. He'll resume his touring duties on July 5 in Richmond, BC.

June 16th, 1985 Victoria, British Columbia -Dory Funk Jr beat The Botswana Beast (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) in 17:41 -Magnum TA beat "Mr. Electricity" Steve Regal in 10:34 -Richard "Le Magnifique" Charland (w/Frenchy Martin) beat Baron Von Raschke in 16:36 -Larry Zbyszko beat Luke Williams in 14:08 -The Strong Machines beat Ole & Arn Anderson in 19:49 after an illegal switch from Super Strong Machine -Alexis Smirnoff beat Mad Dog Lefebvre (w/Frenchy Martin) in 13:14 NWA Canadian International Heavyweight Championship: NWA US Heavyweight Champion Terry Funk beat Gilles "The Fish" Poisson in 10:37 to retain NWA Canadian International TV Championship: NWA Canadian International Tag Team Champion Gino Brito beat Dino Bravo in 13:35 to retain

I'm looking forward to Jim Cornette vs Baby Doll way more than I should lol

June 15th, 1985 CNE Coliseum, Toronto, ON Battlebowl Tour Event Battlebowl Qualifier: Prince Alofa Fatu (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) beat The Spoiler in 9:56 Battlebowl Qualifier: Rip Oliver (w/Sherri Martel) beat Larry Zbyszko in 9:18 Battlebowl Qualifier: NWA Canadian International Tag Team Champion Rick Martel beat Pistol Pez Whatley in 9:35 Battlebowl Qualifier: Billy Robinson (w/Sherri Martel) beat Armand Rougeau in 10:20 Battlebowl Qualifier: Boris Zhukov beat Butch Miller in 15:50 6-Men Tag Battlebowl: Team Mid-Atlantic (Magnum TA, NWA US & Canadian International Heavyweight Champion Terry Funk & Ray Stevens) beat Team SMW (The Great Gama Singh, Tom Pritchard & Tim Horner) in 11:53. Team Mid-Atlantic won despite Funk turning on Magnum and leaving in the middle of the match. 8-Men Elimination Battlebowl Tag: Prince Alofa Fatu, NWA Canadian International Tag Team Champion Rick Martel & The Sensationals (w/Eddy Creatchman & Sherri Martel) beat Gilles "The Fish" Poisson, The Lone Star Outlaws & Boris Zhukov 6-Men Tag: The Strong Machines beat L'Alliance Québécoise (Dino Bravo & Frenchy's Legion) by DQ after Bravo refused to cooperate with the referee & break a 5-count. Bravo & co cleaned house!

NWA Lutte Internationale TV Taped at CHLT-TV Studios, Sherbrooke, QC Broadcasted June 15th, 1985 (After the opening credits, we join Guy Hauray and Édouard Carpentier to the broadcast booth to start this week’s show.) Guy Hauray: Hello, wrestling fans, and welcome to this week’s NWA Lutte Internationale TV. After what happened last week, tempers could really flare once again in our main event this week, Eddie, as Gino Brito will be defending his NWA Canadian International TV Championship against The Great Samu! Édouard Carpentier: A rematch of the match to crown the very first Canadian International TV Championship and things haven’t necessarily changed if only that both men got better with time. This will be a fantastic match to watch I’m sure. Guy Hauray: We said that tempers were more than likely to flare this week and that’s because the winner of last week’s main event, Alexis Smirnoff will be in action once again, this time vs Bob Backlund. Édouard Carpentier: And we’ve been told that Bruno Sammartino asked members of L’Alliance Québécoise to not show up in the studio unless they were contractually obligated to, to avoid anything to go outta hand. So, Gino Brito is the only one involved this week and one has to wonder if the Bolshevik Revolution will try to seize that opportunity to send a message. Guy Hauray: We’ll see about that but we’re about ready to go for our opening match so let’s get to it. Match #1 Shawn Michaels vs The Spoiler The broadcast team mentions that this is Shawn Michaels’ TV debut in the territory as he & his partner Marty Jannetty, aka the Midnight Rockers, are the newest arrivals in NWA Lutte Internationale. Michaels seems a bit nervous in the early goings but he’s able to chase the jitters off quickly by showing his athleticism and taking it to the veteran Spoiler early. The experience of The Spoiler comes into play to help him regain momentum however Shawn Michaels doesn’t give up and is able to take The Spoiler to his limits and almost pulling off the victory. However, one high risk maneuver too many will be Michaels’ downfall as Michaels attempted double axe handle from the top rope has him caught in The Spoiler’s Claw. Michaels fights as best as he can but he has no choice but to surrender and The Spoiler will get the win. Winner: The Spoiler (After the match, Marty Jannetty comes out to check on Shawn Michaels. The Spoiler gets out of the ring and heads to the broadcast booth for an interview. But before the interview starts, The Spoiler motions to The Midnight Rockers to come to the booth.) Édouard Carpentier: Congratulations Spoiler for another win this week. But why did you ask for The Midnight Rockers to join you here? The Spoiler: Mr. Carpentier, you’ve been one of our greats in this sport for so long. Our new boss, Mr. Bruno Sammartino is arguably one of the greatest of all-time as well. We both know when we see potential future stars in this business. Now, I had heard a couple of things about those two before they came up here and I thought this might’ve been a bit overhyped so I asked Mr. Sammartino & Mr. Frank Valois to book myself in a match against one of those two and it turned out to be Shawn Michaels here. Even though the result wasn’t what you wanted, kid, I’m here to tell you that you got nothing to be ashamed of. (The crowd in the studio applauds as the Midnight Rockers show their appreciation) The Spoiler: What you did in the ring today against me, not a whole lot of kids your age have been able to do against veterans like me. And while I haven’t seen you in singles yet (pointing at Marty Jannetty), I’ve heard nothing but great things ‘bout you. I’m gonna tell it like it is, kids; you two will be something special. In this territory, in this country, in the United States, anywhere around the world. The world is yours to take. And I’m fairly confident that it is only a matter of time before you win gold here. I swear that if anyone take you lightly, they’ll be in for a major surprise. Just wanted to wish you the best of luck and if you need anything, I’ll be here to back you up. Shawn Michaels: Thank you, sir, we greatly appreciate those words. It’s no secret that our goal is very much to win tag team gold here or anywhere else around the world. We can’t make any promises on when it’s gonna happen but we can assure you that all we’ll need will be one shot and we’ll shock the world. Marty Jannetty: And when we win some gold, I can guarantee you that we’re gonna rock and roll all the way through midnight and you ain’t seen nothing yet with the Midnight Rockers, baby! (The Spoiler shakes hands with the Midnight Rockers as they retreat together) Édouard Carpentier: I tell you what, Guy, that’s one helluva an endorsement that those two youngsters got in The Spoiler. When a veteran like him sings your praises, it goes a long way. Guy Hauray: Many teams have tried to defeat Rick Martel & Gino Brito for the NWA Canadian International Tag Team Championship and failed. Many have tried to defeat the Rougeau Brothers to win the NWA World Tag Team Championship and failed. Who knows if the Midnight Rockers will be able to do that but I’m not expecting them to give up trying until they do! When we come back, Alexis Smirnoff is in action vs Bob Backlund! *******COMMERCIAL BREAK + PROMO AD FOR US TOUR AT THE END OF THE MONTH****** PRE-BASH TOUR EVENT PARTIAL CARDS PRE-BASH TOUR NIGHT 1 Friday June 28th, 1985 Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, NC MAIN EVENT Stan “The Lariat” Hansen vs TBA PRE-BASH TOUR NIGHT 2 Saturday June 29th, 1985 Texas A&M University-Commerce Fieldhouse, Commerce, TX MAIN EVENT NWA CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TV CHAMPIONSHIP Gino Brito © vs “Dirty” Dutch Mantel PRE-BASH TOUR NIGHT 3 Sunday June 30th, 1985 Osawatomie High School, Osawatomie, KS MAIN EVENT NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Ric Flair © vs Raymond Rougeau ******************* Match #2 Bob Backlund vs Alexis Smirnoff (w/Baron Von Raschke) As the match starts, Bob Backlund is a bit concerned about the presence of Von Raschke at ringside but that doesn’t prevent him from going forward with his gameplan early in the match. Using his technical expertise from the start, Smirnoff is barely able to mount some offense and grows increasingly frustrated. However, Smirnoff’s fortune seems to change as Baron Von Raschke trips Backlund at ringside after an irish whip. That allows Smirnoff to jump Backlund, momentarily distracted, and regain control. But referee Adrien Desbois spotted Von Raschke’s action and throws him out of the studios! Von Raschke is irate but has no choices but to comply and retreats in the back. The match continues strictly between Backlund & Smirnoff but Smirnoff is keeping the advantage by working on Backlund’s neck. It goes to the point where the referee has to check on Backlund to make sure he can continue, which allows Smirnoff to untie a turnbuckle pad. That momentary break causes Backlund to regroup and regain the momentum in the match on Smirnoff. Finally, Backlund is about to finish off Smirnoff with his Crossface Chicken Wing but Smirnoff backs Backlund into the exposed turnbuckle, with the worked neck connecting first on the exposed corner! Backlund collapses in a heap and Smirnoff is able to collect the pinfall victory in scandalous fashion! Once again, the crowd is incensed as the Soviet turncoat celebrates on his way backstage while Backlund is still wondering what just happened there... Winner: Alexis Smirnoff *****COMMERCIAL BREAK***** Guy Hauray: Welcome back to the show. Before we head to our main event, just a reminder that next week will feature a special look at our partners in the NWA, Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling & Smokey Mountain Wrestling as our show will feature exclusively talents from that territory in highlights form, just in time for the beginning of the Great American Bash tour in July! And without any further adieu, let’s go to our main event! MAIN EVENT Match #3 NWA Canadian International TV Championship Gino Brito © vs The Great Samu (w/Afa & Eddy “The Brain” Creatchman) The strength in numbers is definitely in favour of the Creatchman Family and they let the champion know that in the early goings as a psychological advantage. However, the champ isn’t intimidated at all and he doesn’t deviate from his game plan. Once again, the broadcast team is reminding the viewers that these two originally faced each other on this program to crown the very first Canadian International TV Champion. As expected, Afa & The Brain prove to be x-factors in this match as they allow Samu to get the advantage in the middle of the match after Afa momentarily distracted Brito. The methodical yet unorthodox dismantling technique shown by the Samoans over the years is very much alive with The Great Samu as he’s seemingly enjoying torturing the champion. Brito finally gets the advantage back after a badly-timed headbutt! Brito is about to finish off Samu when once again, Eddy Creatchman tries to interfere but The Spoiler makes his way to the ring to get Creatchman out of the ring apron! Prince Alofa Fatu shows up as well and ambushes The Spoiler, with a big brawl ensuing outside. Brito seizes the opportunity as a distracted Samu watches on and gets rolled up by the champion who scores the victory! Brito barely has time to celebrate as the other Creatchman Family members, The Botswana Beast & Lord Humongous ambush Brito! It’s a 3-on-1 attack on Brito and what can the TV Champion do when his partner isn’t even here today? Then, all of a sudden, The Midnight Rockers show up with chairs in hand to clean the ring! Eddy Creatchman orders his troops outside the ring as the show ends with Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty checking on Gino Brito to make sure that he’s OK.... Winner and still champion: Gino Brito À LA SEMAINE PROCHAINE SI DIEU LE VEUT!

June 14th, 1985 CNE Coliseum, Toronto, ON Steel Cage Match: Pistol Pez Whatley defeated Larry Zbyszko in 21:33. The cage was in place to ensure that the Strong Machines wouldn't try to interfere and ruin the match to start the double shot events this weekend. -Richard "Le Magnifique" Charland (w/Frenchy Martin) beat The Botswana Beast (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) in 14:51 -Alexis Smirnoff beat NWA World Tag Team Champion Raymond Rougeau in 14:02 after using a chain to strike Raymond -Dutch Mantell beat Mad Dog Lefebvre (w/Frenchy Martin) in 14:41 -Super Strong Machine beat Ron Garvin in 8:54. Postmatch, the Strong Machines beat up & bloodied Ron Garvin with chair shots until Richard Charland & Mad Dog Lefebvre came out to make the save. As Garvin was carried out by referees & officials, Mad Dog Lefebvre took the mic and challenged the Strong Machines to a 6-Men Tag tomorrow night at the Battlebowl Tour Event in the building. Lefebvre vows that they'll have a partner for this match! NWA Canadian International Tag Team Championship: Rick Martel & NWA Canadian International TV Champion Gino Brito beat The Creatchman Family (The Great Samu & Prince Alofa Fatu, w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) in 64:29 to retain

I'll echo the sentiment that the Mick Foley angle is really fun to watch. Very entertaining in contrast to the serious style promoted by the AWA!

It's always amazing when something that you came up with but couldn't really follow through for various reasons ends up having a second chance in another territory. You're already doing Colon vs Chicky way more justice that I could've done in my territory because it's taking place in their hotbed.

And things just got real with the House of Humperdink. Oh boy!

Definitely agreed!

Oh man, that Flair vs Jumbo match was awesome. Also sets up a possible rematch between the two of them down the line. Great first show for the Festival of Champions!

The visual of Gordon Solie in a party hat is freaking hilarious.

June 9th, 1985 Georgetown, ON Battlebowl Tour Event Battlebowl Qualifier: NWA Canadian International & United States Heavyweight Champion Terry Funk beat Bob Backlund in 17:18. Postmatch, Terry Funk says that competing in Battlebowl is beneath him so he won't take part in the Battlebowl Match in the main event. The only way that he would do so would be if Magnum TA was in it and he knows that he isn't because Magnum is scared of him. Battlebowl Qualifier: Strong Machine 3 beat Luke Williams in 9:21 Battlebowl Qualifier: The Creatchman Family (The Great Samu & Prince Alofa Fatu, w/Afa & Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) beat Ron Garvin & NWA World Tag Team Champion Raymond Rougeau in 12:48 Battlebowl Qualifier: Armand Rougeau beat Billy Robinson (w/Sherri Martel) in 11:57 Battlebowl Qualifier 6-Men Elimination Tag: The Strong Machines (Super Strong Machine & Strong Machine #2) & Butch Miller beat "Mr. Electricity" Steve Regal & Lone Star Outlaws in 12:38 NWA World Television Championship: Tully Blanchard beat Mad Dog Lefebvre (w/Frenchy Martin) in 37:35 to retain Battlebowl Match: Steve Strong (subbing for Terry Funk), Strong Machine 3 & The Creatchman Family beat Armand Rougeau, The Strong Machines & Butch Miller when Super Strong Machine & Strong Machine 2 turned on their partners, allowing The Great Samu to pin Armand Rougeau with a top rope splash!

Oh yeah, your commentary adds so much to the quality of your TV. Really nailed the essence of Jim Ross as a play-by-play colorful guy.

Yes, old school southern stuff. Those are awesome.

Yeah, no worries, Kevin. Take your time gordi, I saw this popping up on Twitter a few hours ago about Ron Starr. Didn't know much about him but this project allows me to discover some new guys so I'll do my homework haha But to answer Boon's question, I think you're doing a pretty good job with those two. They've become a pivotal part of your shows and every territory needs a handful of those to make them successful. So to me, yeah, you've raised their stock.

LOVED the final segment with Nikita & Hogan. Can't wait for the match!

I was always under the assumption that we were using Sakurada and not Thornley. I even brought that up early on when I started Lutte last year but yeah, we're using Sakurada's version.