Autistic Dragon

From the Cumberland County Memorial Auditorium in Fayetteville NC. On Commentary: Bob Caudle & Tony Schiavone Ring announcer: David Crockett Previously recorded/Airing on 6/11/87 on the USA Network. EL Santo Negro vs "Black Magic" Norman Smiley An exciting contrast of styles to start us off this week. Santo's lucha libre offense always does a great job getting the crowd excited while Smiley again impresses with his prodigious technical ability. Curiously Ms Linda is seen observing the match from the aisle, though she makes no attempt to get involved. After an exhilarating back and forth, Smiley takes advantage of a missed Missle dropkick to lock in the "Norman Conquest" for the submission victory. While it's not clear he ever noticed her presence, commentary note that Ms Linda looked quite pleased with the young Englishman's display. "Super Rookie" Hiroshi Hase vs "Iron Fist" Duke Myers We go from a prodigy from across the pond to a prodigy from the land of the rising sun. Don Bass accompanies Myers to ringside and makes an attempt to aide his partner but is caught. While this is grounds for disqualification, referee Theodore Long chooses to simply eject Myers from ringside & allows the match to continue. With the playing field even, Hase's superior technique allows him to take control culminating in the win via the "Scorpion Death Lock" Iceman Parsons w/Slick vs "Lone Star" Brian Adidas Commentary mention that these two got to know each other very well from various Texas territories. This is demonstrated by repeated instances of each man countering or otherwise avoiding the others signature spots. As he so often manages to do, Slick proves the difference maker. Seeing his client trapped in the dreaded "Oriental Spike" Slick jumps onto the apron & throws his fedora into the ring. When referee Randy Anderson goes to return his hat & get the annoying manager to return to his assigned corner, Parsons takes the opportunity for a desperation mule kick allowing him to break free. Anderson turns around just in time to see Iceman hit a Piledriver for the tainted win. The Kansas Jayhawks (Bobby Jaggers & Dutch Mantel) vs Fire & Flame Like the Celestial Trinity the previous week, the Jayhawks clearly have some frustration to work out. While the two masked men got in just enough offense to prevent this from being a total squash, the ending is never in doubt. Jaggers sends Flame into the ropes & catches him coming back for a back elbow then a running elbowdrop for the 1...2...3. "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs "Adorable" Adrian Adonis w/"Sensational" Sherri Martel Fans of CCW well remember that Martel & Adonis have worked together before to rather entertaining results. Reuniting with his old valet seemed to light a fire in Adonis who layed into his opponent with some hard shots. The popular Polynesian wasn't about to roll over however & returned every clubbing punch or forearm with a blistering chop. The result was something that at times appeared more of a fight then a match, making it something of a surprise when Adonis managed to synch In "Goodnight Irene". Afi refused to give up struggling mightily until he finally just passed out. Nick Patrick called the match & had to pry Adonis off his unconscious opponent, much to the enjoyment of Martel. Staff work to rececitate Afi as commentary hype Adonis as a top contender for any title in the NWA. NWA World Television Title Tom "MegaMan" McGee(c) vs Joel "Dead Eye" Deaton This is Deaton's biggest opportunity yet in the NWA & he fights like it. His strategy seems to be "hit him until he stops moving then win the title" & to his credit he does a good job, raining down heavy blows which have the champ realing at several points. He even gets McGee in position for a bulldog attempt but he's shoved off just as he jumps causing him to crash to the canvas. From there, the champ's combination of power & agility turn the tide solidly in his favor. While the challenger goes down fighting, go down he does, ultimately succumbing to the slingshot legdrop.

The Wild Things are on the loose & the tag division had better watch out. Looks like Eddie has finally had enough of his brothers not letting him pull his weight. Sid Vicious arrives & PCW shall tremble before him. Simmons & Dingo win a bruising affair with two of RPG's men. Mr Backlund loses two of his Knights & then has to defend both his belts against the Anvil. I like the note how he has bad memories of the camel clutch. Neidhart manages to bring the sportsman out of the champ-champ & earns the seal of approval after taking him to a draw.

Little Heart recent roll continues as she leads her team to victory. Luna's hard work is starting too pay off. Moretti spends almost an hour in the ring against two opponents & walks away with two big wins.

A Bruise Brothers win always gets the crowd going. Yatsu & Zybysko get solid wins. The Wild Bunch show Oliver just how Wild they can get. The Bombers & the Coalition have a fun tune up ahead of their title match. Peterson makes one mistake & Taylor makes him pay. Superfly takes down TNT to send the crowd home happy.

NWA Live at the Albany James H Gray Sr Civic Center 6/10/87 Giant Haystacks w/Ms Linda defeats 3 local talents by piling them on top of each other and splashing the pile. Rocky King defeats Mitch Snow with a DDT. "Super Rookie" Hiroshi Hase defeats "Tough" Tony Falk with the "Scorpion Death Lock" Barry O defeats Joe Lightfoot with a handful of tights. The Stud Stable (Robert Fuller & Jimmy Golden) defeat The S&S Express (Joe Savoldi & Shaun Simpson) with a Spike Piledriver on Simpson. NWA World Tag Team Titles The Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal)(c) w/"Precious" Paul Ellering defeat Brutha's in Arms (Iceman Parsons & Big Daddy Ritter) w/Slick with the "Doomsday Device" on Ritter.

NWA Live at the Memorial Auditorium in Greenville SC 6/8/87 Iceman Parsons wins a 20 man battle royal to challenge for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Tough Guy Inc (Don Bass & Duke Myers) defeat Spartanburg Vice (Jerry Bryant & Lou Winston) when Bass pins Winston with a Lariat. "Black Magic" Norman Smiley defeats Billy Two Eagles with the "Norman Conquest" "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi defeats"Pretty Boy" Doug Somers w/"Sensational" Sherri Martel with a jumping headbutt. The Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Arn & Ole Anderson) w/JJ Dillon defeat Good & Plenty (Ray Candy & Sweet Brown Sugar) with a double gordbuster on SBS. NWA United States Tag Team Titles The Southern Boys (Tracy Smothers & Steve Armstrong) defeat Brutha's in Arms (Shaska Whatley & Tiger Conway)(c) Jr w/Slick by DQ when Whatley struck Armstrong with Slick's cane in clear view of the referee. Tully Blanchard w/JJ Dillon defeats "Raging Bull" Manny Fernandez after ducking under the "Flying Burrito" & rolling up Fernandez with his feet on the ropes. NWA World Heavyweight Title "Nature Boy" Ric Flair(c) defeats Iceman Parsons w/Slick with the Figure Four leglock.

PCW & NJPW bring together the best talents on both sides of the pacific. SSM gets the home crown into it with a win over the General in the opener. Pillman toughs it out impressing the Tokyo fans. The Pride bring home the trios win. Badd Company manage to keep things from getting too Wild in the PCW showcase. The Brigade demonstrate why they're on of PCW's longest running units. The Dragon returns home to take on the Playboy. Rose may have lost the match but he gained the crowds respect. Black Tiger takes his legendary run with the Light Heavyweight title to the land of the rising sun. Severn & Meade have the first of what promises to be many enjoyable slugfests. Owen gives his all but isn't able to bring the IWGP Jr Heavyweight title back to the states. Young shows why he's the golden boy of the Knights Templar. Bockwinkel & Inoki close the night by going full broadway. Great way to end a historic night. By my count the final score is 5-3-2 in PCW's favor.

Muta puts on a more sporting display in the absence of his teammate & manager. I'm liking the story of Doug not being ready for the big time so big brother & co have to keep him out of the action. Gonna be a big blow up eventually, only question is, does it come from Doug getting frustrated with Eddie's coddling or Eddie getting fed up with Doug costing them matches? Woman wants gold & with the crew she's built she may just find herself draped in it come July 4th. Dibiase has taken things a step too far & now has to deal with a pissed off Captain Redneck at Mississippi Mayham! The Freebirds don't wanna underestimate Cocoa. Not that JR cares but the Gauntlet for the Gold is shaping up great! Glad we finally find out what happened to Brad Armstrong. Now we just need to find Tony Atlas.

Rich gets the show off to an obnoxious start. He might wanna take Blackwell a little more seriously. Boone's gone Commando & has a whole list of people to take out. Glamour Boys vs Original Midnight Express is gonna be a fun feud. I'm afraid i've got some Bad News for the AWA! Larry Z vs Steamboat is about as clear cut heel/face dynamic you can get in this game. Morgan has had enough of Jack bring shame to Australia. The British Bombers & The Quebec Coalition are both looking strong ahead of their clash for the National titles. The Wild Bunch is back baby! Barr & Cooley are ready to wreck havoc on the tag division. Kelly is on a roll heading into a TV title shot next week. "Bullet" Bob takes down Dream Machine to send the fans home happy babay.

Rainbow Warriors get a big win over former tag champs. Big Bubba rebounds from losing his title with a win over the General. Hennig gets a bit of payback on Young. Furnas overpowers Sabu netting a win for the Pride. Double J takes BT to the limit. Looking forward to the rematch. Grizzly looks strong in defeat as it takes three spinning forearms & a elevated kneedrop to keep him down.

Oh yeah! Sometimes the card truly does change for the better.

Moretti flexes while getting the win over Combs. Case proves the dirtier heel in her season match. Robin gives a good effort but isn't quite on Little Heart's level. Yet. Richter once again takes the way road to retain her titles against McIntyre.

Maeda gets a decidedly more credible win over Mando. Garvin k.o's Snow. Humongous may have lost his mask but he's not finished with Konnan. The Brigade win a rough one with RPG's bruisers. TDT swerve Finley to claim their spots in the Playboy Club. The MXE try to pull a fast one to get their belts back but Black Gold won't be fooled easily. The Knights Templar give Bock a hand holding onto the PCW title. Though Tatum & Victory didn't seem too fond of their assigned role,

Ah, i see. I'm use to seeing lions on the NJPW logo & i remembered hearing that Dean had a few tours there so that's why my mind went there.

The Pride makes a successful debut as a trio. I'm guessing the name is a reference to NJPW? Meanwhile, Eddie is chafing under his brothers attempts at protecting him. Maeda dominates in his official debut. The Army finally address the elephant in the room & Cactus & Barr take the opportunity to wash out. Neidhart is really making his quick tapout everyone else's problem. Mr Backlund makes it clear he intends to have Bock honor his word, one way or another. The part where he has to stop mid-sentence to silence Tatum & Victory got a chuckle out of me. I'm sure Bock will have a plan when he gets back. Mr Backlund's frustrations mount as the Bomb Squad fall to the Hart brothers.

Taped at the Memorial Auditorium before World Championship Wrestling. Originally airing 6/5/87 With your host "The Dean of professional wrestling" Gordon Solie! El Santo Negro defeats "Tough" Tony Falk with a La Magistral cradle. The Outlaws (Ron Bass & Black Bart) defeat The Gladiator & Rocky King when Bart pinned The Gladiator with the "Texas Trash Compactor" Tracy Smothers defeats Dusty Wolfe with the "Tennessee Jawbreaker" Winner challenges for the TV title on next week's WCW. Joel "Dead Eye" Deaton defeats "Super Rookie" Hiroshi Hase with a handful of tights. In other news.... Solie informs the audience that the end of the Six Man Tag Title match is under review due to the Celestial Trinity claiming the wrong man was pinned. In a pre taped promo, Stan Hansen says now that he's the NWA United States Champion people can't afford to duck him anymore. Says he's ready to defend against "anybody man enough to step up to the plate". The Outlaws cut a pissed off promo accusing the Road Warriors if getting intentionally disqualified out of fear & say they'll keep coming until they get a fair shot at those titles.

From the Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg SC. On Commentary: Bob Caudle & Tony Schiavone Ring Announcer: David Crockett Previously recorded Airing on 6/4/87 on the USA Network. "Black Magic" Norman Smiley vs George South Commentary hype Smiley as a British wrestling prodigy who's come to America to further refine his craft. They also make a point to mark him as a student of Boris Malenko which he demonstrates by taking South apart with almost surgical precision. After a series of painful holds, victory comes in the form of a crossface chickenwing which commentary inform the audience is called the "Norman Conquest" The Celestial Trinity (Angel of Death & Jason the Terrible) vs Spartanburg Vice (Jerry Bryant & Lou Winston) Commentary mention the controversial ending to the Six Man Tag Title match at the "Memorial Day Spectacular" which explains the foul mood the two Trinity representatives are in. They tear into the "hometown" team seemingly more interested in venting their anger then actually winning the match. It culminates in an instant where, as referee Tommy Young is trying to pull Jason off of Winston in the corner, Jason snaps & headbutts Young with the hockey mask! This sends the match completely over the edge with Bryant & AoD coming in for a wild brawl which continues as referee Theodore Long comes down & calls for the bell. It takes security to pull the teams apart & while the fans take some comfort in the announcement that the Vice have won via DQ, the ferocity of the Trinity mean they don't exactly look like winners. Bruiser Brody vs Barry O The fans need a pick-me-up after that last segment & it comes in the form of Barry O doing a masterful impression of a pinball as he bounces around the ring. Brody utterly dominates the match before ending things with the "King Kong Knee Drop" The S&S Express (Joe Savoldi & Shaun Simpson) vs Radiance (Doug Somers & Jimmy Del Ray) w/"Sensational" Sherri Martel These teams have been a highlight of the house show circuit over the past couple months with no clear advantage being established. Perhaps in an attempt to tip the balance, Radiance have aquired the services of Sherri Martel, a woman familiar to fans of CCW. She wasted no time making her presence known, spending the whole match shouting insults to the Express & fans alike. She also played a critical role in the finish, as when Del Ray as being backed away from Savoldi who's head was hanging outside the ropes, Martel removed one of her heels & drove it straight into Savoldi's face causing him to stumble back in pain where a waiting Del Ray pulled him into a schoolboy. If Martel was brought in to play the difference maker in this feud, she's off to a fine start. TS: Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time is your NEW NWA World Heavyweight Champion, the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair! (Massive pop as Flair arrives to the ring dressed to the nines and with the ten pounds of gold draped over his shoulder. After a minute of slapping hands & kissing a few lucky ladies on the cheek, he joins Schiavone in the ring) TS: You know champ, when I interviewed the Horsemen after you were excommunicated from the group, they accused you of not living up to their standards. Well I think it's safe to say you put that argument to rest at the "Memorial Day Spectacular". How does it feel to stand before the people as their new NWA World Heavyweight Champion? RF: Tony Woohoo Schiavone, it feels almost too good for words. I can remember as though yesterday, winning this title for the first time on September 17th 1981 in Kansas City. I went on to hold on to hold it for over a full year. Now after four long years, the ten pounds of gold is back where she belongs, around the waist of the Naitcha Boy! Woohoo! (Schiavone goes to follow up but is cut off by JJ Dillon arriving to a chorus of boos) TS: Now JJ, you weren't scheduled for tonight. JJ: I'm well aware of that Schiavone. But I couldn't sit backstage & listen to this drivel any longer. Ric Flair wants to come out here & gush about how it's *in a fake crying voice* it's been four whole years since I held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. *Drops the act & fixes Flair with a look of disgust* Well Ric, why don't you remind everyone how that first title reign ended? (A gasp passes through the Memorial Auditorium. Schiavone looks shocked at what's being referenced while Flair originally looks angry before adopting a look of.... regret?) JJ: Oh you don't remember? Allow me to refresh everyone's memory. It ended when, in the final days of 1982, you dropped it on Bob Geigal's desk before you walked out the door because you were stupid enough to believe that Verne Gagne had what it took to run the wrestling business. And what did that get you? A year or so of playing second fiddle to some juiced up cartoon character come to life until you had to come beg Jim Crockett Jr to give you another chance. Now these people may not like Tully Blanchard but nobody can claim he wasn't fighting champion, no one can say he didn't carry that title with pride. The fact that you've been allowed within a hundred miles of that title is a disgrace to this company & to this industry! (Fans look to Flair expecting anger, indignation, a passionate defense. But instead Flair has a look of penitive acceptance & when the mic returns to him he actually sounds regretful) RF: You know JJ, I'm not gonna stand here & lie to these people by pretending there isn't some truth to what you're saying. Four years ago, I let a personal dispute with Bob Geigal blow up into what stands without equal as the least professional act I've ever committed, an act I can never take back, an act I may never be able to truly make up for..... but I'm willing to dedicate every second I hold this belt to trying. As long as I can call myself the NWA World Heavyweight champion I will put every once of my being into removing the dishonor I put on it four years ago & I'd be glad to start by offering Tully Blanchard the rematch we ALL know you came out here to ask for. JJ: *light chuckle* Alright Ric, you got me. I did come out here partially to announce that Tully Blanchard has been granted his well deserved rematch & that rematch will take place on July 4th at the Great American Bash in the Miami Orange Bowl....in an 60 Iron Man match! NWA World Television Title Tom "MegaMan" McGee(c) vs Giant Haystacks w)Ms Linda Since there was no match to determine who would challenge for the TV title this week, it was decided that Giant Haystacks would receive the shot due to having the most eliminations in the battle royal to determine who would receive the shot at the "Memorial Day Spectacular". This meant he was challenging the man who eliminated him to win that very battle royal. Haystacks was clearly looking for payback in addition to the title & really laid into McGee with crushing blows. The champ had to dig deep to withstand the onslaught but was eventually able to use his speed & athleticism to employ a stick & move strategy. Towards the finish a winded Haystacks tries for a splash in the corner only for McGee to duck out of the way at the last moment. As the man mountain staggered backwards, McGee leapt to the top rope & came off with a crossbody that just barely kept the British giant down for 3.

NWA sends Mark Fleming to AWA for Norman Smiley.

AWA kicks off with a highlight reel set to a Megaman approved theme. Oh damn! Jarrett breaks out the Dusty finish & awards the title back to Rich! Slater ain't having it & clobbers the boss with the title before heading to Chicago. I agree, the fans needed a pick-me-up & the Superfly always delivers. Looking forward to Polynesian Power. Gama is certainly ready for that title shot. Canek may be in trouble. Jack tries for payback on Putski but it ends the same as on WrestleRock. "Terrific" Terry Taylor is already an getting on fans nerves. Jumbo & Fujinami's run as duel champions is cut short due to company rules. But good news is we've already got intrigue on how we're gonna crown new National champs. The Bruise Brothers always a delight to see. HAHAHAHA! I completely forgot about Brenda during WrestleRock but that story cracked me up. Billy Jack Strong returns with a convincing win over Allen. And of course, there's no better way to close the show than with the return of the King. His rematch with Rich is gonna be war.

Bigelow wows the crowd in his singles debut in WCPW. Williams & Saggs get the Chicago Streetfight title tournament started with a wild one. Orton & Slater seem like a natural pairing. Spivey defeats the monster Khan to advance to round 2. Idol & Budro get dirty to get past the Bees. OMG & Mulligan both arrive with a bang as the beat the daylights out of each other to advance in the tournament. Unfortunately for Mulligan, it seems Gang thought ahead & renewed his relationship with Akbar. The Rockers retain despite Jannetty's injury. Garvin gets a solid win then throws the gauntlet down for anyone who wants some. But he wasn't expecting Jake Roberts to slither into town. AKbar gets his man OMG the Chicago Streetfight title & gets himself payback on Spivey. The general doesn't forget. Race retains over Dundee & fends off the post-match assault. What will Idol do next?

Rising Sun crosses the line, getting two out of three of them suspended. Nice of Watts to give Muta a break since he wan't involved. Ricky Morton may be down a partner but he isn't gonna back down from Hyatt International. Luger makes his signing with Woman known in the most tasteless way possible. On the bright side, we can all look forward to the worlds hossiest six man! Murdoch was on fire this week. His eventual title match with Dibiase is gonna be money. Freebirds being dicks always makes for entertaining tv. Wonder what's going on with Atlas & Armstrong. Luger's alliance immediately pays off as he gets the World title shot at Mississippi Mayham. Ross may be ignoring these commercials for Gauntlet for the Gold but the rest of us are paying close attention!

British Steel are firmly back on the winning path with a victory over the former Golden State Tag champs. The MNE are also back in their winning ways thanks to Crony's racquet. Red hitting the Tombstone on Easy Ed would've been a sight to see. OMG puts a major dent in US Steel. Simmons & Dingo power their way to victory over MR Backlund's problem children. TDT fend off Los Guerreros to secure their first defense. Mr Backlund takes advantage of double J's single mindedness to retain his duel straps.

NWA Live at the Dorton Arena in Raleigh NC 6/5/87 El Santo Negro defeats Joe Lightfoot with a Missile dropkick. Santo offers a handshake after the match but a dejected Lightfoot walks away. non title NWA United States Tag Team Champions Brutha's in Arms (Shaska Whatley & Tiger Conway Jr) w/Slick defeat "Super Rookie" Hiroshi Hase & "Lone Star" Brian Adidas when Slick passed Whatley his cane which he used on Adidas. Road Warrior Hawk w/"Precious" Paul Ellering defeats Arn Anderson w/JJ Dillon with a clothesline from the top rope. Road Warrior Animal w/"Precious" Paul Ellering vs Ole Anderson w/JJ Dillon ends in a double DQ when both managers get involved. NWA United States Title Stan "The Lariat" Hansen (c) "Shooting Star" Keiichi Yamada with the Lariat.

NWA Live at the Citrus Showcase in Winter Haven FL 6/3/87 "Mr Excitement" Johnny Ace defeats a local talent with the "Ace Crusher". Tough Guy Inc (Don Bass Duke Myers) defeat George South & "Stray Cat" Brodie Chase with a double clothesline on South. "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi defeats Barry O with a jumping headbutt. "Super Rookie Hiroshi Hase defeats Tiger Conway Jr w/Slick with the "Scorpion Death Lock" The Outlaws (Ron Bass & Black Bart) defeat The S&S Express (Joe Savoldi &Shaun Simpson) when Bass pinned Savoldi with the "Texas Gordbuster" "Shooting Star" Keiichi Yamada defeats Zodiac with the "Shooting Star Press" (The advertised main event was Randy Savage vs Robert Fuller. However it was announced at the beginning of the show that Savage had suffered an injury to his neck at the Memorial Day Spectacular and wouldn't be able to compete tonight. The NWA official assured the audience that a suitable replacement had been found. Come match time, Fuller was strutting around the ring claiming that nobody really wanted to step up to him. He was cut off when "White Lightening" by the Rods came over the pa system. A mountain of a man burst through the curtain, sporting long, unruly black hair & a massive unkempt beard. He wears a fur covered vest with matching boots. As he stomps to the ring, he swings a large chain overhead while letting out a barking "huss" sound. To the delight of the fans, and the horror of Fuller, BRUISER BRODY has arrived in the NWA ) The debuting Bruiser Brody defeats "Tennessee Stud" Robert Fuller with the "King Kong Knee Drop".

Furnas gets a more credible win while showing off his new allegiance. Billy Jack has to take to the sky to defeat Grizzly. Tiger sends off another challenger. Rose steals another win over Finley, this time with some help from is friends. Black Gold claim their first successful defense over the Bomb Squad. The Malenkos correct their mistake from Seattle Showdown. St Clair fends off a tough first challenger in the form of Gary Young.