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Is the same show run through the entire house circuit? Just wondering because it is a very good show.

Welcome back to the fold Have to say as an independent, i am a little disappointed there is really NO local flavor. As a long time Texas resident during this time period, I always look forward to what others bring from the lone star state. My other beef would be with how Chris Von Erich was used. With his small size, asthma and brittle bones, his opponents were handpicked with him going up against Percy Pringle in tag matches. That match probably landed him in in the hospital.

Nice rundown and best points of USWA 1990. Really good way to see what went down the previous year and who was involved in all the top storyline. Because of all his involvement, I believe the top guy should have been Lawler regardless of record.

The Mafia were not my choice to win the elimination tag match BUT later in the show proved why they were the best choice. JC seeing dad as the special referee was priceless - I am sure we'll get more interaction between the two (and the rest of the Memphis Mafia)? Can't go wrong with Eric Embry as your champ. The guy can wrestle as well as talk on the mic, so with a good stream of opponents, he should be very interesting as the top guy.

Voiceover: It’s time for Championship Wrestling on WOAY-TV, Channel 4! John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” plays to wrestling action to kick off the program. Championship Wrestling January 11th, 1991 TV Taping - WOAY-TV, Channel 4 Studios Oak Hill, West Virginia Announcers: Chris Cruise Referee: Bruno Laurer & Nate Whitlock - Host Cruise welcomes everyone to Championship Wrestling! He talks about this week’s program featuring two matches in our TV Title tournament kicking off this week. Eight men randomly picked to participate ... - Commissioner Renesto comes out carrying the Television title. Eight men were randomly picked and over the next 4 weeks will battle it out in elimination matches until there is only one man standing tall as the Championship Wrestling TV Champion! - Of course, Tasha has something to say! She tells Renesto to button his lip and to hand over the title to her and she’ll save Renesto any headaches and these fans from having to scrimp and save their pennies to be here each weekend. Cruise corrects her with the fact that the TV Tapings are actually free … Tasha tells him to shut his mouth. In any case, one of her men will win the tournament anyway, so might as well save someone the grief of being beaten down. Renesto tells her that one OR none of her men might be involved in the tournament … with the random draw, it could be anyone ... Tasha throws a hissy fit as Chris Cruise throws it to a commercial break! ----- COMMERCIAL BREAK ----- - TV Title Tournament Match: Itchy Richie w/Lil’ Frank versus Don E. Dudley w/Chubby Dudley. Interesting match with Itchy Richie getting the win over the Dudley. After the match, Lil’ Frank grabs Chubby Dudley’s Captain Crunch cereal which touches off a chase around the ring before all four men disappear backstage. - After the match, Tasha leads her men out to join Chris Cruise and wants to know which of her men are up next? Cruise says he doesn’t know who is in any of the matches until they come out. The fact that she doesn’t know if any of her men are involved in the next match would probably say that none of them are involved but to not despair because there is always next week as we have two more opening matches after today! ----- COMMERCIAL BREAK ----- - Back from commercial and the fans are excited as Cruise talks about Championship Wrestling and runs down the weekly house circuit and where to catch all the upcoming action. - TV Title Tournament Match: Shane Morton versus Robert Van Winkle. This one is a comedy routine as Van Winkle continuously tries to take down the referee. Several times, referee Bruno Laurer has to explain to RVW that he is wrestling SHANE MORTON and not the referee. Van Winkle says he understands then tries to talk Morton into teaming with him to take out the referee. Not much of a workout in this one for Morton who advances with a big drop kick. It can only get harder for Morton going forward. - After the match, Morton joins Chris Cruise. The two share a laugh over this match but Shane says it will only get harder going forward. Cruise asks about the possibility of facing one or more of Tasha’s Pretty in Pink members. Shane says he’s up for the challenge and knows with these fans behind him, he can take the belt! Chris Cruise signs off with a reminder to come back next week for more Championship Wrestling!

Well, now I have to wait until the next rookie draft. Thanks!

I would appreciate it.

That's my million dollar question because I would love to add him to the roster but I can't find anything on him as far as starting dates or matches.

As in "know know" or familiar with their work? Reason I ask, I am looking for any information about Shane's brother Steve who also wrestled. For the life of me can find no start date on the guy.

That was a fun show which had me cracking up. First with the Three Way match stuff and the mouthpieces in Dundee and Ronnie Gossett. really funny stuff there wrapped around the top title. The Armando/El Toro/Stubbs match/segment was very good as well. I have a feeling the when El Toro is around we won't see Alberto Madril. The Thursday show at the Boutwell Auditorium looks top notch with a promise of loads of action. You are off to a great start here. I enjoyed it.

Voiceover: It’s time for Championship Wrestling on WOAY-TV, Channel 4! John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” plays to wrestling action to kick off the program. Championship Wrestling January 4th, 1991 TV Taping - WOAY-TV, Channel 4 Studios Oak Hill, West Virginia Announcers: Chris Cruise Referee: Bruno Laurer & Nate Whitlock - Host Cruise welcomes everyone to Championship Wrestling in the New Year! He talks about this week’s Main Event 6-man match made last week by Commissioner Renesto with Pretty in Pink taking on Shane Morton, the Wild Dog and Scotty Summers. That should be a good one with Morton’s Crew backed by Tony Williams. - A happy Tasha comes out to celebrate today’s victory early. PiP will have an easy victory against Shane Morton and his “bums” which draws the ire of the fans. She GUARANTEES victory for her men today! Chris Cruise throws it to a commercial break! ----- COMMERCIAL BREAK ----- - Thunder versus The Mountain Dew Kid. Some newcomers as we creep into the New Year, an enthusiastic Kid taking on the masked man who has no qualms about bending the rules some. Why is it almost ALL masked men cheat? Thunder gets caught by the referee about to cheat and MDK makes good use of the moment to roll him him up for the victory! - Following the win, Mountain Dew Kid joins Cruise and talks about being ready to wrestle anyone and everyone! ----- COMMERCIAL BREAK ----- - Back from commercial and the fans are excited as Cruise talks about Championship Wrestling and runs down the weekly house circuit and where to catch all the upcoming action. He also talks about todays 6-man tag team action. There’s a quick rundown of the feud and how it has escalated to this match today and looks to be taking on even more steam! - 6-Man Tag Team Match: Pretty in Pink w/Tasha versus Shane Morton, the Wild Dog and Scotty Summers w/Tony Williams. Williams, who has his arm in a sling was attacked by Johnny Hotbody two weeks ago is still unable to wrestle but looks to be in good spirits as he joins his compatriots. This one is off and running right from the bell and is very stiff, unlike last week’s 6-man match. The fans are eating it up every time the faces get their licks in and the heels take a shot. Several time Tasha tries to rally her forces but is countered by Williams each time she tries to somehow cheat. All 6 get a chance to shine inside the ring before Scotty Summers gets caught up in the numbers game and is worked over. Doesn’t last too long until Morton and Wild Dog get in and run the ring, sending PiP running to the outside. More brawling around the outside before referee Whitlock gets control of things and sends everyone but Summers and Hotbody to the outside. With the referee trying to keep and eye on the war outside the ring as well as the in-ring action, he never sees Tasha slide a chair into the ring for Johnny Hotbody! Tony Williams, yanks the sling off and intercepts the chair before rearing back with it and loudly whalloping Johnny Hotbody with it. Down goes Hotbody! There is no mistaking that sound and Nate Whitlock calls for the bell immediately. Tony Williams stands tall in the ring holding the folding chair in the background as Chris Cruise signs off with a reminder to come back next week for more Championship Wrestling!

Championship Wrestling adds Allen Martin, Kat Leroux and Misty Blue Simmes.

You have to play to your strengths! While you might not have household names on your roster, your selling point just might be your presentation that really sets you apart.

Do what works best for you.

Early sneak peek at the January 1991 edition of The Wrestler magazine.