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Yeah, we're gonna have some pretty interesting stuff with the various promotions collaborating together!

Thanks for the tip. I'll make sure to change a few things in the layout of my next TV!

June 16th, 1984 Centre Paul-Sauvé, Montréal, QC -"Dr. D" David Schultz (w/Frenchy Martin) beat Rudy Kay in 11:48 with a piledriver -Afa (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) beat Buzz Tyler in 10:33 with a Samoan Drop -Billy Robinson beat Charlie Cook in 9:55 with a back suplex backbreaker -Kendo Nagasaki beat Baron Von Raschke in 7:06 after holding the Baron's tights. After the match, the Baron snaps and puts the claw on Nagasaki -Sheik Ali (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) beat Dino Bravo in 2:04 by disqualification after Dino Bravo used Creatchman's cane on Sheik Ali International Heavyweight Championship - Unrecognized by Lutte Internationale & the Montreal Athletic Commission: Greg Valentine (w/Frenchy Martin & David Schultz) beat Raymond Rougeau in 43:41 with the Figure Four Leglock to retain.

LUTTE INTERNATIONALE TV EPISODE 3 Taped at CHLT-TV Studios, Sherbrooke, QC June 16th, 1984 (After the opening credits, we’re headed to the broadcast booth where Guy Hauray and Édouard Carpentier are standing to begin the show.) Guy: Hello, wrestling fans, and welcome to another edition of Lutte Internationale. This week, lots of exclusive footage again featuring Rick Martel & the self-proclaimed real International Heavyweight Champion Greg Valentine. But first, Édouard, we need to address what happened earlier last week with Dino Bravo. Édouard: Indeed, Guy, we’ve seen some unusual behaviour from Dino Bravo as he appeared a tad frustrated over the weekend. As you know by how, Dino is wrestling against doctor’s orders following a vicious attack by Abdullah the Butcher & Baron Von Raschke 2 weeks ago. Let’s take a look back at Dino’s weekend: (We cut to the footage of Dino’s 3 matches over the weekend, starting with his June 8th match versus Gino Brito. Dino seems to be in tremendous pain and has his ribs all bandaged up. Brito takes advantage of the situation and delivers a backbreaker to Bravo to get the victory at 5:09. Postmatch, Brito takes the mic and tells Dino that this wasn’t the Dino Bravo he has always known and wants to give him another match. Brito says that tomorrow night in Quebec City, he’s giving him another match and wants Bravo to rest before the match. Bravo disappointingly shakes Brito’s hand and the match is set. We now cut to the following night at the Colisée in Quebec City for the rematch. Bravo looks to be suffering again but he looks much better in the ring than he did the previous night. Bravo is finally able to put Brito to rest with a side slam to win at 10:54. Just like the previous night, Brito extends his hand in respect but Bravo half-heartedly shakes Brito’s hand and leaves the ring. Then, we finally go to next night at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto in which Dino wrestled enhancement talent Pete Doherty. Bravo seems to be more like himself and is completely dominating Doherty. Just like the previous night with Brito, Bravo ends the match with a side slam to win at 8:42 but uncharacteristically, he also decides to hook Doherty’s tights for extra leverage. ) (Now, we cut back to the broadcast booth with Guy Hauray is standing by for an interview. Armand Rougeau walks on the set.) Guy: Armand, I’m curious to know what are your thoughts following the footage of Dino Bravo we’ve just seen. Armand Rougeau: J’espère juste que c’est de la frustration de la part de Dino pis rien d’autre. Honnêtement, ça me déçoit. C’est pas comme ça qu’on est supposé se conduire dans le ring. On est des gentlemen, on est là pour divertir les fans et faire les choses de la bonne manière. C’est comme ça que mon père, mon oncle pis mes frères m’ont appris à faire les choses. Je suis franchement déçu. (Translation : I hope it’s only frustration from Dino and nothing else. Honestly, I’m disappointed. That’s not how we’re supposed to conduct ourselves in the ring. We’re gentlemen, we’re here to entertain the fans et do things the right way. That’s how my father, my uncle and my brothers taught me to do things. I’m sincerely disappointed.) (Then, all of a sudden, Dino Bravo comes from behind and smacks Armand behind the head. Armand turns around and raises his fists ready to fight. But Dino grabs the mic from Guy Hauray’s hand and speaks) Dino Bravo: T’en as du front, toé, de venir dire ce que tu viens de dire là! T’es encore vert, t’as encore rien accompli dans le ring pis tu te permets de venir me dire comment je dois me comporter dans le ring? T’es même pas passé proche de vivre le quart de ce que j’ai vécu comme lutteur. Avant de faire ton smatte, Armand, fais tes preuves. Le jour où t’auras réussi à faire ça, tu pourras passer tous les commentaires que tu veux. Mais en attendant, prends ton trou, l’kid, pis laisse-moi dealer avec Creatchman pis sa gang comme je veux! (Translation : How dare you come out here and say what you just said! You’re still green, you haven’t accomplished anything in the ring and you come out here to tell me how I should behave in the ring? You don’t have the quarter of my experience as a pro wrestler. Before acting like a smartass, Armand, pay your dues. Once you’ll have achieved that, you’ll be able to say whatever you want. Until then, sit your ass down , kid, and let me handle things with the Creatchman Family like I want to!) (Armand Rougeau doesn’t back down and is still looking for a fight. Bravo shoves him around but Armand remains defiant.) Dino Bravo: Écoute, Armand, si tu tiens tant que ça à impressionner tes deux frères, je vas t’en donner l’occasion. À ce que je peux voir, nos deux amis aux commentaires semblent avoir rien à faire à soir faque toé pis moé, on va leur donner de la job. Armand Rougeau vs Dino Bravo aujourd’hui! T’as-tu les couilles, l’jeune? (Translation : Listen, Armand, if you wanna impress your two brothers that badly, I’ll give you a shot. As I can see, our two buddies at commentary don’t seem to have anything to do right now so you and I will give them a bit of work. Armand Rougeau vs Dino Bravo today! Do you have the balls, kid? Armand Rougeau: N’importe quand (Translation: Anytime!) Dino Bravo: Parfait. On se voit tantôt, le kid. Bonne chance, tu vas en avoir besoin! (Translation : Perfect. See you later, kid. Good luck, you’ll need it!) (Both Armand & Dino leave in opposite directions, Bravo leaving first. Then, Guy & Édouard comment on what they just saw.) Guy: Armand wanted to speak his mind and Dino Bravo didn’t appreciate calling him out on his actions this weekend. Do you agree with Armand that the Creatchman Family is getting under Bravo’s skin? Édouard: I think that Armand might be on to something here, Guy. I’ve rarely seen Dino in this state of mind. Yes, he has that hot Italian temper but he’s usually very composed. Perhaps wrestling Armand Rougeau will ease this frustration. Guy: When we come back, we’ll take a look at both Rick Martel and Greg Valentine, plus a major announcement from promoter Frank Valois! *****************Commercial break************************** (Back from the commercial break, Lutte Internationale promoter Frank Valois is between Guy Hauray and Édouard Carpentier) Guy: Welcome back to Lutte Internationale. On this week’s episode, we’re taking a look at the controversy surrounding the International Heavyweight Championship. As you know, during the June 1st press conference announcing the Rougeau brothers arrival in Lutte Internationale, Greg Valentine issued a statement that he would not wrestle on Lutte Internationale TV until he’s declared the official International Heavyweight Champion. We know that back in Detroit, Rick Martel was embroiled in a heated rivalry with Valentine over the Big Time Wrestling Heavyweight Championship. Before we get to our next announcement, we would like to take you back to this weekend where both Greg Valentine and Rick Martel were in action. Up first, we’ll take you back to our main event on Saturday night in Quebec City when Rick Martel wrestled “Mad Dog” Pierre Lefebvre. (Cut to footage from last Saturday night’s event in Quebec City. We’re in the final moments of the main event at the Colisée between Rick Martel and Mad Dog Lefebvre. Lefebvre worked on Martel’s back throughout the entire match. Lefebvre even puts a bearhug on Martel and is getting close to finishing the hometown hero but Martel is able to survive and to break the bearhug. Martel whips Lefebvre in the ropes but Lefebvre reverses the irish whip. Lefebvre bends over for the back body drop but Martel strikes Lefebvre with the knee in the face. Lefebvre goes down and Martel is able to lock in the Boston Crab! Lefebvre is in serious pain and tries to fight back as his manager Frenchy Martin yells at Mad Dog to hang on. But unfortunately, the pain is too much and Mad Dog has no other choice but to give up. Rick Martel grabs the victory in this evenly contested main event. Then, we switch to the night after at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto as Greg Valentine faces Gino Brito in the main event for the International Heavyweight Championship – so claims Valentine but Lutte Internationale & the Ontario Athletic Commission aren’t recognizing or sanctioning the match. The fans seem solidly behind Gino Brito in this one, despite the card taking place outside of Quebec. The champion looks to be taking this match a little lightly as Gino Brito is able to take control of the match early, using his scientific skills and his quickness to neutralize Valentine. However, Brito makes one critical mistake as he goes for a high knee in the corner but Valentine dodges and Brito’s knee hits the turnbuckle. Valentine sees the opening and works on Brito’s knee as his tactic is twofold; first to setup his Figure Four Leglock finishing move but also to prevent Brito from using the Figure Four, which also is Brito’s finisher. Valentine seems to be cruising all the way to victory but once again, his arrogance seems to cost him as he waits too long to apply the Figure Four and Brito shoves him in the corner with his boot and Valentine hits the turnbuckle face first. Valentine goes down on the mat and Brito seizes the opportunity to lock in his Figure Four Leglock! Crowd goes crazy as Valentine is in major trouble! However, as the referee seems to be out of position, Frenchy Martin is able to help Valentine to reach the bottom rope and Brito must break the hold. Brito releases the move but drags Valentine back in the middle of the ring. Brito then goes again for the Figure Four but Valentine jams his thumb right in Brito’s eye, momentarily blinding him. That allows Valentine to trip Brito and he locks in his Figure Four Leglock. Brito valiantly fights the pain but eventually, Valentine’s work on Brito’s leg is enough to secure Valentine’s victory. Valentine “retains” his championship. ) (We now return to the broadcast booth with Guy, Édouard and promoter Frank Valois) Guy: And now, Lutte Internationale promoter Frank Valois will read a statement in regards to the International Heavyweight Championship situation. Frank Valois: Thank you very much, Guy. In the lights of everything that has transpired since June 1st when Greg Valentine proclaimed himself the true International Heavyweight Champion and decided to fraudulently defend a championship that is not properly his, Lutte Internationale & the Montreal Athletic Commission have mutually decreed that on July 5th, at the Montreal Forum, Greg Valentine wrestles Rick Martel to crown an undisputed International Heavyweight Champion. We will instruct Lutte Internationale senior referee Adrien Desbois all the latitude needed so we can settle this situation once and for all. At the end of July 5, we will have a rightful and uncontested International Heavyweight Champion. In the meantime, until the date of the match, all matches in which Greg Valentine claims to defend the International Heavyweight Champion will not be regulated by Lutte Internationale or the athletic commission in place nor will a title change be recognized by our promotion. We’re hopeful to reach a final resolution on this matter at the Montreal Forum. Thank you very much. Guy: There you have it! Valentine vs Martel at the Forum on July 5th! Eddie, we’ll finally have a rightful International Heavyweight Champion at the end of that night. Édouard: More importantly, these two gladiators will finally settle a score that should have been resolved a long time ago. Either Greg Valentine or Rick Martel will walk out of the Forum the International Heavyweight Champion! Guy: We’re told that we have via satellite Greg Valentine, ready to comment this huge announcement. Greg, what is your reaction to this announcement? (Cut to satellite feed of Greg Valentine at his home with his Big Time Wrestling Championship belt sitting on the table in front of him) Greg Valentine: My reaction is that Frank Valois is overstepping his boundaries as a promoter. Is it so hard for him to understand that I and only I am worthy of being the International Heavyweight Champion? What I did in Detroit isn’t enough to convince Frank Valois? Fine then. I’m gonna have to do it at the Montreal Forum on July 5. After that night, there will be no doubt whatsoever that I’m the real heavyweight champion. I’ve proven time and time again over the years that Rick Martel is not half the athlete or the wrestler that I am and the title in front of me proves it right there. We could’ve settled this the right way but you’ve chosen otherwise. Frank Valois, you will forever regret not giving me what I wanted on the first day I walked in this territory. I will cripple Rick Martel, sending him into retirement and then, you’ll lose your meal ticket. You’ll have no choice but to recognize that the real star in Lutte Internationale is me, Greg Valentine. Mark my words, on July 5, I will leave the Forum as International Heavyweight Champion. (Back to the studios, we see Rick Martel standing next to Édouard Carpentier in street clothes, waiting for his turn to talk.) Édouard: Strong words from Greg Valentine. Rick, I’m sure that you have a statement of your own to make, following Frank Valois’ announcement. Rick Martel: Je te cacherai pas, Eddie, que je suis très heureux de la décision de Frank Valois de régler le problème de cette façon-là le 5 juillet au Forum de Montréal. J’ai toujours pensé qu’un champion doit mériter sa ceinture, pas pleurnicher pis demander tout ce qu’y veut comme si y était le roi de la place. J’ai travaillé toute ma vie, de manière honnête, pour accomplir ce que j’ai accompli comme lutteur. J’attends ce moment-là depuis longtemps, depuis Détroit. Cette fois-là, Valentine, ça va être très différent de la dernière fois. T’as peut-être Frenchy Martin dans ton coin mais t’auras pas personne à soudoyer pour avoir la ceinture. Parce que même si t’es un sale, t’as de la fierté, Valentine. T’as une famille à représenter. T’as un père qui va regarder ça avec attention pis qu’y s’attend à un minimum de dignité pis de respect de toi-même pour ce match-là. Tu voudras pas te présenter devant ton père Johnny Valentine avec une ceinture que t’as pas mérité. Comme moi, je voudrai pas me présenter devant mes fans pis mes amis en ayant gagné le championnat International injustement. Je vais faire tout ce qui est en mon pouvoir pour quitter le Forum comme champion International. Pis surtout, pour que les fans de lutte québécois aient un champion International dont ils vont être fiers. Pis ça, c’est quelque chose que je peux vous promettre. Vous serez pas déçus, le 5 juillet! (Translation : I won’t hide this to you, Eddie, that I’m very happy of Frank Valois’s decision to settle this problem that way on July 5th at the Montreal Forum. I’ve always thought that a champion must earn his belt, not cry & whine and ask things like he owns the place. I’ve worked my entire life, honestly, to accomplish what I’ve accomplished as a wrestler. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time, all the way back to Detroit. This time, Valentine, this will be different from the last. You might have Frenchy Martin in your corner but you won’t have anyone to buy off to get the title. Because even if you play dirty, you’ve got pride, Valentine. You have a family to represent. You have a father who will watch with attention and who expects a minimum of dignity and self-respect from you in this match. You don’t want to show up to your father Johnny Valentine with a belt you haven’t earned. Like I will not want to show up in front of my friends & fans by unfairly winning the International Heavyweight Championship. I’ll do everything in my power to leave the Forum as International Heavyweight Champion. But most of all, for the Quebec wrestling fans to have an International Heavyweight Champion they can be proud of. And that’s something you can bank on. On July 5, you won’t be disappointed.) (Rick Martel walks off the set to a great ovation from the fans attending the taping.) Guy: There you have it, the most important match in Lutte Internationale will take place in a couple of weeks. Coming up after the break, our feature bout of the week with Armand Rougeau vs Dino Bravo! **********CONFIRMED FOR MONTREAL FORUM SUPERCARD, JULY 5TH********** FOR THE VACANT INTERNATIONAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Greg Valentine (w/Frenchy Martin) vs Rick Martel ********COMMERCIAL BREAK/PROMO AD FOR MONTREAL FORUM SUPERCARD******** Match #1 MAIN EVENT Armand Rougeau vs Dino Bravo Dino Bravo shows a very arrogant side of himself, probably still frustrated with the Creatchman Family getting under his skin. Bravo shoves the younger Rougeau a few times and even goes as far as to slap Armand in the face but the youngster isn’t intimidated and responds with a slap of his own. Both men traded fists early but the scientific side of both men takes over for the majority of the match. Bravo’s in-ring experience pays off as he’s completely dominating the young Rougeau. Bravo has enough and decides it’s time to end this. Bravo scoops up Armand Rougeau and puts him into a Canadian backbreaker. Bravo has the hold very tight and it looks like Armand will have to give up. However, Bravo isn’t well positioned and Armand’s foot touches the top rope. Referee Adrien Desbois indicates to Bravo he must release the hold and Bravo celebrates like he has won the match, even though the referee tries to tell him he didn’t. That allows Armand to sneak behind Bravo and he rolls up Bravo for the upset victory! Neither Armand Rougeau or Dino Bravo can’t believe what happened as Armand’s arm is raised in victory. Bravo smacks the canvas in frustration, realizing he got distracted once again. Guy and Édouard question if Dino Bravo’s mind will completely focused on his Montreal Forum match, especially knowing that Eddy Creatchman will probably reveal his identity until a few days before the match. Showing good sportsmanship, Armand Rougeau extends his hand in respect towards Dino Bravo. Bravo seems dejected but he ends up quickly shaking Armand’s hand and leaves the ring. The show goes off the air as Dino Bravo walks off the set while Armand Rougeau celebrates in the ring. À LA SEMAINE PROCHAINE SI DIEU LE VEUT!

Love the use of the DQ in the final fall to put more heat on the Russians! Always an effective finish!

So close for Hacksaw & JYD to win those tag titles! Damn time limits! Great show again!

June 15th, 1984 Centre Paul-Sauvé, Montréal, Quebec -Raymond Rougeau beat Bobby Kay in 12:26 with the Savate Kick -Kendo Nagasaki beat Buzz Tyler in 14:34 with the Kamikaze Crash -George Steele (w/Frenchy Martin) beat Rudy Kay in 10:45 by countout -Sika (w/Eddy Creatchman) beat "No Class" Bobby Bass in 12:37 by putting his foot in the ropes -Billy Robinson beat Gilles Poisson in 4:26 with a European Uppercut -Bob Backlund beat Richard Charland (w/Frenchy Martin) in 8:44 with the Crossface Chicken Wing International Heavyweight Championship - Unrecognized by Lutte Internationale & the Montreal Athletic Commission: Greg Valentine (w/"Dr. D" David Schultz) beat "Pretty Boy" Doug Somers in 25:47 with the Figure Four Leglock to retain -Samu & King Tonga (w/Eddy Creatchman) beat Armand & Jacques Rougeau in 18:51 after Samu hit the Samoan Drop on Armand Rougeau

Well, technically, Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa are signed, just to non-exclusive deals. But I'm definitely convinced that they're gonna look at this tournament to find new guys to replenish the NXT roster with the upcoming draft that will raid that roster. Personally, I'm psyched that Cedric Alexander is in this tournament and I hope he goes far in it. I'm also hoping to see good showings from Tajiri & Brian Kendrick, even though I'm expecting them to be used to put over some of those guys. I'm wondering if they'll be tempted to book Tajiri vs Ibushi or Tozawa early in the tournament. But for me, Zack Sabre Jr is the favorite to win it, no doubt in my mind.

I'm really feeling that old school vibe in this series. I really feel like I'm watching an episode NWA World Championship Wrestling from that time. Keep it up!

Man, I really thought Kerry would beat the King before the Cotton Bowl. Looking forward to the growth of the Freebird-Von Erich alliance!

Today, I watched Billy Robinson & Horst Hoffman vs Dory & Terry Funk from All Japan's Tag League 1977. It lasted about 50 minutes but it was very well-paced. Slow & methodical but very enjoyable. It picked up in intensity at about the 38-minute mark and the last 10 minutes are very good as well. I had rarely seen pre-1989 footage from Terry Funk and it was a great discovery for me to see him work a more scientific match. Highly recommend it for those who haven't seen it yet.

Love the Triple Main Event idea. And I never saw Randy Savage being the masked man. Absolutely not. Great job!

Lutte Internationale News -Paul Christy suffered an injury in the first week of action for Lutte Internationale. The injury happened during his match with George "The Animal" Steele but it wasn't thought to be too serious so Christy decided to work through it. However, he reaggravated it in a dark match following the first taping (the 6-Men Tag in which David Schultz was introduced) and will not be able to work the upcoming shows. Christy is expected to be sidelined until mid-September. -As noticed on this week's episode of Lutte Internationale, "Dr. D" David Schultz made his debut in the Montreal territory. Schultz is currently on loan from USWA and will work in Montreal until mid-September. Expect Schultz to be involved in a significant program during his stint with Lutte Internationale. As for Fidel Sierra, he has been loaned to the USWA in exchange for Schultz's loan but Sierra could be loaned to the USWA for a longer period. -Finally, it was announced that Dino Bravo will be wrestling "Eddie Creatchman's surprise" on the July 5 supercard at the Montreal Forum. No name has leaked yet on the identity of this wrestler but it will be a very big name as Lutte Internationale wanted Dino Bravo to be involved in a top program for their first Forum supercard.

June 10th, 1984 Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario -Dino Bravo beat Pete Doherty in 8:42 with a hold of tights. -George "The Animal" Steele (w/Frenchy Martin) beat Buzz Tyler in 7:32 with a Splash -Sika (w/Eddie Creatchman) beat Bobby Kay in 11:44 with a Samoan Drop -Kendo Nagasaki & "Dr. D" David Schultz (w/Frenchy Martin) beat Ted & Jerry Oates in 10:32 after Nagasaki used the Green Mist on Ted Oates -Billy Robinson beat Chicky Starr in 11:32 with the Double-Arm Suplex -Bob Backlund beat Armand Rougeau in 16:11 with the Crossface Chicken Wing -Carlos Colon beat Jacques Rougeau in 5:39 with the One-Armed Atomic Drop International Heavyweight Championship - Unrecognized by the Ontario Athletic Commission & Lutte Internationale: Greg Valentine (w/Frenchy Martin) beat Gino Brito in 28:02 with the Figure Four Leglock to retain.

Me too! Those will be a lot of fun to do!

As always, great stuff!

Love the prospect of having the Russians as WWF Tag Team Champions. They're gonna be so dominant!

I like the touch of using a picture to describe fans emotions. Makes us all the more invested in the reading. Great stuff!

June 9th, 1984 Colisée de Québec, Quebec City, QC Special Guest Referee - Quebec City Boxing Legend Fernand Marcotte : Bobby & Rudy Kay beat Kendo Nagasaki & Baron Von Raschke (w/Eddie Creatchman) in 7:33. The end came with Eddie Creatchman attempting to get involved with special referee Fernand Marcotte and Marcotte KOed Creatchman with a solid hook to the jaw. Nagasaki was distracted and Bobby Kay made the pin to cause the upset. -Raymond Rougeau beat Buzz Tyler in 11:17 with a Savate Kick -George "The Animal" Steele (w/Frenchy Martin) beat Gilles Poisson in 12:47 with a Splash -Armand Rougeau beat Hercules Ayala in 6:50 with a piledriver -Jacques Rougeau beat Sheik Ali (w/Eddie Creatchman) in 12:37 with a flying elbow drop -Dino Bravo beat Gino Brito in 10:54 with a back breaker -Sika (w/Eddie Creatchman) beat Billy Robinson in 7:33 with a Samoan Drop -Rick Martel beat Pierre "Mad Dog" Lefebvre in 9:37 with a Boston Crab

LUTTE INTERNATIONALE TV EPISODE 2 Taped at CHLT-TV Studios, Sherbrooke, QC June 9th, 1984 (After the usual opening credits, we find Guy Hauray & Édouard Carpentier at their desk for the show’s introduction) Guy: Wrestling fans, welcome to this edition of Lutte Internationale for this week. We need to address several incidents that took place earlier last week. Most of this week’s episode will feature exclusive footage of some shocking & vicious events. Some of these images are very graphic so viewer discretion is advised. Édouard: Indeed, Guy, shocking & vicious are weak words to describe some of the things that we’ve witnessed. Eddie Creatchman & Frenchy Martin had promised to make the fan favorites’ lives a living hell and they’ve started that last week. Guy: Of course, we’ll talk about what happened to Dino Bravo last Sunday in Brampton, Ontario. But first, we will take you to some unaired footage of a match that took place between Leo Burke, Billy Robinson & Paul Christy vs Pete Doherty, Charlie Cook & Buzz Tyler. You won’t believe who showed up! ***EXCLUSIVE*** (The footage rolls as we see the end of a dark 6-men tag match and the finishing moment sees Leo Burke putting on the sleeper on Pete Doherty to get the victory for his team. As the winning trio of Burke, Robinson & Christy are leaving the ring, Burke being the last to leave, out of nowhere comes Dr. D David Schultz from behind, swinging a chair in the back of Burke! Burke collapses on the canvas as Schultz continues to stomp Burke’s back. Schultz places the chair in the middle and he picks up Burke. Schultz places Burke between his legs and hits his piledriver ON THE CHAIR! Schultz gets up and taunts the crowd as referees flock the ring to check on Burke. Then, not too far behind the referees, Frenchy Martin enters the ring and hugs Schultz. Frenchy raises Schultz’ hand in the air and we go back to the studios.) Édouard: We were hoping to have some explanations from Frenchy Martin about this and ---wait, speaking of the devil, here he is.) (Frenchy Martin walks on the set along with his new protégé “Dr. D.” David Schultz, looking smug and particularly happy with what we just saw. Édouard : Frenchy, what was that? Frenchy: Ça, c’est ce que j’appelle un début fait avec CLASSE. J’ai pas pu faire autrement que de m’assurer que le message se passe et que ça se rende jusqu’à Ricky Martel pis sa p’tite gang. Je vais tout faire pour qu’on reconnaisse Greg Valentine comme champion International légitime et le gars derrière moi (pointing at Schultz) en fait partie intégralement. Parce qu’on sait exactement ce qui va se passer; Ricky va demander à ses p’tits amis de surveiller ses arrières parce qu’il est pas capable de se défendre tout seul. Ben devine quoi, Ricky? Dr. D, y va faire en sorte que t’en auras pus d’ami quand viendra le temps d’affronter Valentine! T’as intérêt à te faire à l’idée parce que jusqu’au moment où tu vas rentrer dans le ring avec le vrai champion, Dr. D va s’assurer que tu le fasses seul! Comme il se doit! Pis je peux te garantir que ce sera la seule et unique fois que tu vas vouloir te frotter à ma Légion. La seule! (Translation : That’s what I call a CLASSY debut. I couldn’t do anything else but to make sure that the message goes straight to Rick Martel and his buddies. I’ll do everything to ensure that Greg Valentine gets recognized as the legitimate International Heavyweight Champion and the man behind me (pointing at Schultz) is an integral part of the plan. Because we know exactly how this will go down: Ricky will ask his little friends to watch his back because he can’t fight on his own. But guess what, Ricky? Dr. D will make sure that you won’t have any friends when the time comes to face Valentine! You better get used to it because until the moment you step into the ring with the real champion, Dr. D will make sure that you do it on your own! Like you should! And I can guarantee you it will be the only time you’ll want to stand up to my Legion. The only one!) (Dr. D grabs the mic from Édouard Carpentier’s hands) Schultz: As for you, Leo Burke, it’s simple: wrong place, at the wrong time. You pretty much were the sacrificial lamb that I needed to have to make my point. My eyes are set on one man and that’s you, Rick Martel. Like Frenchy said, I’ll make sure that Greg Valentine gets a fair fight to prove he’s the real International Heavyweight Champion. And as for tonight, I heard that Leo Burke wants revenge on me so be my guest, Leo. Be my guest. The pleasure will be ALL MINE! HAHAHAHA! (Schultz leaves the broadcast booth along with Frenchy Martin. Guy & Édouard discuss what could possibly happen in the main event tonight between Leo Burke and David Schultz.) Match #1 “No Class” Bobby Bass & “Pretty Boy” Doug Somers vs Caribbean Connection (Carlos Colon & Chicky Starr) A rematch from last week’s match won by the Caribbean Connection, only this time, Bobby Bass has another partner in “Pretty Boy” Doug Somers. Although the chemistry is there between Bass & Somers, Colon & Chicky seem to be headed for another victory. However, as Colon is putting his patented figure four leglock on Somers, Bass grabs his branding iron and enters the ring with it. Colon releases the hold and goes for Bass, wrestling the branding iron away from him. The melee ensues as all 4 men are now fighting in the ring and referee Luigi Macera has no choice but to throw out the match. Still, the Caribbean Connection is able to chase Bobby Bass & Doug Somers away from the ring. No-Contest Guy Hauray & Édouard Carpentier now discuss another incident that happened last week when cameras stop rolling during an impromptu match between Raymond Rougeau and Samu. We go once again to the exclusive footage in the finishing moments of the Rougeau/Samu match. Eddie Creatchman is in Samu’s corner and is doing his best to get under Raymond’s skin. In the end, Rougeau hits his savate kick to Samu and covers him but Eddie Creatchman steps on the ring apron to distract senior official Adrien Desbois. Jacques Rougeau runs from backstage and takes care of Eddie Creatchman. Meanwhile, Samu wanted to use the distraction to his advantage and attempts his Samoan Drop but Rougeau slipped behind him and was able to take him down with the Japanese Armlock, the Rougeau family’s trademark signature move. Samu has no choice but to tap out! And as soon as the bell rings, Afa & Sika, the Wild Samoans jump in the ring to attack Raymond. Jacques then jumps in the ring and a brawl erupts between both teams. Eddie Creatchman is able to grab his men and they retreat backstage. Back to the broadcast booth, Guy Hauray & Édouard Carpentier discuss what just happened and they have no doubt that both teams are probably the best in Lutte Internationale right now. Guy then announces that both the Rougeaus & the Wild Samoans will wrestle each other to crown the inaugural International Tag Team Champions at the Montreal Forum supercard on July 5th. However, by decree from Frank Valois, both teams have been instructed to not come into physical contact of each other unless being contractually involved in a match. Carpentier explains that promoter Frank Valois wants to make sure that both teams won’t fall in a trap of escalating violence and wants both teams to be 100% focused on winning the International Tag Team Championships. Hauray also mentions that promoter Frank Valois and the Montreal Athletic Commission will keep an eye on Eddie Creatchman to make sure that his team respects the rules. *****CONFIRMED FOR MONTREAL FORUM SUPERCARD, JULY 5***** International Tag Team Championship The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques & Raymond) vs The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika, w/Eddie “The Brain” Creatchman) **************PROMO AD FOR QUEBEC CITY SUPERCARD TONIGHT*************** Back from the commercial break, Guy Hauray and Édouard Carpentier discuss what happened during the main event of the Brampton, Ontario show on Sunday night when Dino Bravo was brutally attacked by Baron Von Raschke & Abdullah the Butcher. Once again, footage is shown of the final moments of the Dino/Abdullah match as referee Adrien Desbois got inadvertently knocked out by Dino’s high knee and when Bravo got his hands on Eddie Creatchman on the ring apron, Baron Von Raschke ran from behind and attacked Bravo. Von Raschke applies the Claw on Bravo and while Bravo is a very strong man, Von Raschke’s grip is too strong for a weakened & bloody Bravo to escape. The referee being still out, Abdullah uses his trademark fork on Bravo’s forehead and then hits 3 consecutive splashes on him. Von Raschke exits the ring by orders of Creatchman. The referee comes to his senses and Abdullah covers Bravo for the win. Abdullah, Von Raschke & Creatchman celebrate while Bob Backlund & The Rougeaus run in to check on Bravo. Backlund and the Rougeaus assist officials and paramedics as Bravo is stretchered out. As the footage finishes, Guy Hauray explains that doctors have advised Bravo to take time off and heal his broken ribs but Bravo has refused and has stated that he will wrestle anyway, against doctors’ orders. Hauray also says that Creatchman has sent a videotape with his reactions following what happened. Eddie Creatchman: Je te l’avais dit, Bravo, qu’on te ferait mal. Je te l’avais dit que toé pis tes amis, les Rougeau, vous alliez regretter d’être revenus par icitte. Abdullah pis mon nouveau protégé, Baron Von Raschke, y ont fait exactement ce que j’avais dit qu’y arriverait. Mais là, y parait que Dino veut faire son fier pis qu’il veut lutter pareil même si on lui a cassé des côtes? Ben, c’est parfait pour nous autres! Tu nous rends juste la tâche plus facile! D’ailleurs, j’suis en train de préparer une grosse surprise, mon Bravo. Pis je te promets que celle-là, elle va en valoir la peine. Le 5 juillet au Forum, tu vas en avoir pour ton argent! Parce que oui, je pourrais t’envoyer Baron Von Raschke pour te régler ton compte mais moé, j’aime faire durer le plaisir. Te voir souffrir, Bravo, j’adore ça. Je garde Von Raschke pour la fin, juste pour mon propre plaisir, Bravo. On se revoit le 5 juillet au Forum avec ma surprise. Pis ça, c’est si tu te rends jusque là! (Translation : I told you, Bravo, that we would hurt you. I told you that you and your buddies, the Rougeaus, you’d regret coming back. Abdullah and my new protégé, Baron Von Raschke did exactly what I said would happen. But now, word is that Dino is too proud and wants to wrestle even though we broke his ribs? Perfect for us! You’re just making our job easier! In fact, I’m currently preparing a huge surprise for you, Bravo. And I promise you that this one will be worth your while. July 5 at the Forum, you’ll get your money’s worth! Because, yeah, I could send Baron Von Raschke to finish you off but I like for the fun to last a bit longer. Seeing you suffer, Bravo, I love it. I’m saving Von Raschke for last, just for my personal amusement, Bravo. We’ll see you on July 5 with my surprise. And that’s if you last until then!) Back to the broadcast booth, Guy Hauray & Édouard Carpentier are speculating on what this surprise could be about. But before going to the main event, Guy Hauray announces that promoter Frank Valois will release a statement next week on the International Heavyweight Championship situation. ***********CONFIRMED FOR MONTREAL FORUM SUPERCARD, JULY 5***************** Dino Bravo vs Eddie Creatchman’s surprise *******************PROMO AD FOR QUEBEC CITY SUPERCARD TONIGHT************ Match #2 MAIN EVENT Leo Burke vs “Dr. D.” David Schultz (w/Frenchy Martin) Leo Burke came to the ring still favouring his neck and that was David Schultz’s target from the start. Frenchy’s hired assassin is dominant and works throughout the match on Burke’s neck. While Burke is able to mount a little offense, Schultz is always able to regain the advantage. Schultz sets up Burke for his piledriver but Burke reverses by back dropping Schultz on the mat. Burke sits on Schultz and hooks the leg for the upset win! Burke has no time to celebrate as Dr. D goes right back on Burke and jumps on him. Frenchy steps in the ring and orders Schultz to hit him with the piledriver! Schultz obliges and executes the piledriver on Burke. Schultz steps outside the ring and grabs a chair at ringside. Schultz throws it back in the ring and is about to execute another piledriver on the chair when all of a sudden, Rick Martel comes out from the back and charges the ring. Schultz & Frenchy retreat as Martel invites Schultz to fight him. This week’s episode comes to a close with an intense staredown between Martel & Schultz. À LA SEMAINE PROCHAINE SI DIEU LE VEUT!

Man, I'm just reliving my childhood all over again with the Event Center. Just feels awesome to read Gorilla & The Brain together again. Awesome job!

If I'm not mistaken, according to what I read on Twitter from several sources: Selmani is a former Bellator fighter and Dhinsa is a former Canadian national superheavyweight champion. I originally thought that these two were trained by The Great Khali in India, which scares the crap outta me. But having Paul Ellering as their manager sounds really cool to me. Gives them some serious credibility from the start.

June 8th, 1984 Jarry Stadium, Montréal Card taking place after a junior baseball game -Sika (w/Eddie Creatchman) beat Bobby Kay in 7:12 -"Pretty Boy" Doug Somers beat King Tonga in 11:43 -Raymond Rougeau beat George "The Animal" Steele (w/Frenchy Martin) in 11:12 -Gino Brito beat Dino Bravo in 5:09. Referee stopped the match as Dino Bravo couldn't continue. Bravo was wrestling against doctor's orders.

Great first show, man. Looks like Florida's gonna get hot again!

No, of course, if the results are the same for your cards, no need to copy & paste everything. That format is perfect for you!