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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Kelowna Memorial Arena, Kelowna, January 4th, 1991 Alex Wright vs. Tommy Dreamer The match was just getting warmed up when Steven Regal, seeking revenge for the night before, charged in to attack Wright, giving the win to Das Wunderkind by DQ. This led to a brawl between Regal and Dreamer on one side and Wright and Dean Malenko on the other side, which continued until security brought it to a close. Too Cold Scorpio vs. Little Guido Maritato Guido actually showed considerable technical skills for a rookie until Scorpio defeated him with the Scorpio Splash. The Money Train (David Cash, Jason Jett & Chris Hamrick) vs. The Serial Thrillaz (Michael Modest, Shane Helms & Mike Maverick) The Serial Thrillaz came at the Money Train hard and gave them a lot to handle before Hamrick pinned Helms with the Franken-Hamrick. Pacific Submission Title Match : Toshiaki Kawada © vs. Lance Storm Kawada seriously put the boots to Storm , forcing him to surrender to the Stretch Plum. The Thunder Dragons (Jushin Liger & Ultimo Dragon) vs. Eddie Guerrero & The Lightning Kid An incredible light heavyweight tag team battle where Guerrero took down Liger with a brainbuster and followed up with a Frog Splash to get the three count. A huge win over the champ that has to catapult Eddie right to the front of the list of contenders. California Title Match : Shane Douglas © vs. Dennis Condrey Another rematch from San Diego Battleground, with the veteran Condrey's determined effort to take back the title being halted by a top rope diving body press from Douglas.

Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver on Pacific Super Cards on ESPN / TSN , January 3rd , 1991 Pierre Carl Ouellet vs. Fit Finlay Finlay brought the fury but not the focus with this match, as his allowing himself to be distracted by the presence of the Money Train at ringside, allowing PCO to catch him in a roll up for the three count. Finlay was clearly muttering to himself as he left the ring . Whatever he has in mind, you can bet it will be something dastardly. Steven Regal vs. Dean Malenko Regal and Malenko had a number of matches before the holiday break, but they were always inconclusive, either going to double countout or time limit draw. Both were determined to prove themselves the superior, and brought that intensity to the ring. It looked like this would go the distance again, heading into the 19th minute of a 20 minute time limit, when the Sinister Minister jumped on the ring apron, distracting the ref. While the referee attempted to get the Sin Min back to the floor, out of nowhere, Alex Wright dashed into the ring and nailed Regal with a Hangman's Neckbreaker before sliding back out. Malenko hit a quick Bombs Away Kneedrop and the ref came over to count to three. Malenko had finally gotten the win, but had resorted to out and out theft to get it. Golden State Tag Team Title Match : The Force Of July (The Patriot & The Eagle) © vs. Coast 2 Coast (John Tatum & Jack Victory) Tatum and Victory threw all kinds of dirty tactics at the champs, but the masked duo stayed the course and kept their titles with Eagle hitting a German Suplex on Victory. Dan Severn vs. Al Snow After a down and dirty brawl, Severn was able to prevail with a Body Scissors Sleeper to force Snow to tap out. Pacific Tag Team Title Match : Iron & Steel (Tony Atlas & Larry Cameron) © vs. The Midnight Express This was a battle of power and intensity versus skill and trickery, one which ended inconclusively by going to a 30 minute time limit draw. Pacific Heavyweight Title Match : Bret Hart © vs. Ted Dibiase A rematch from San Diego Battleground with Dibiase doing everything he could to regain his title until a Piledriver from the Hitman put the Man Of Means down for good.

Pacific Wrestling Showcase from the Victoria Memorial Arena, Victoria, on ESPN / TSN, January 2nd, 1991 The Sandman vs. Big Vito Lograsso The first regular show of 1991 for PCW starts off with an interesting match up. Big Vito Lograsso debuted last year and earned himself a reputation as one of the toughest individuals on the West Coast. Meanwhile, the Sandman came as part of the Sons Of The Beach and , while seemingly being a friendly, fun loving duo, this Surfing Superstar definitely gave the impression of someone not to be messed with. These two had faced each other once before the holiday break and it was clearly a case of hate at first sight. With their partners and managers in their corner, Cannonball Grizz and Peaches on one side and Little Guido Maritato and Jim Cornette on the other, the sparks were flying right from the get go. The atmosphere remained explosive from the get go as these two gladiators slugged it out. It was Little Guido who turned the tide by snagging Sandman as he was running the ropes, leaving him vulnerable to the Sicilian Smash (running forearm smash to the face). Vito got the victory but both sides were still tussling after the match until the threats of the ref coerced them back to the locker rooms. Something tells me this may well brew into a full on war. The Serial Thrillaz vs. Peter Harkey & Hunter Ellis The Serial Thrillaz turned a lot of heads in their debut match at New Years Celebration, so there was a lot of buzz around this match. Rather than their three man configuration, for this match it would be Shane Helms and Mike Maverick in the ring, with Michael Modest at ringside giving them support. The Thrillaz continued to impress, with Maverick being the muscle and Helms providing some slick moves. They polished off Harkey with the Super Splash (Maverick climbs up to the second turnbuckle, Helms stands on Maverick's shoulders to hit a diving splash). The 1991 Rookie Class of PCW is already making quite an impression. Rick Martel vs. Stevie Richards Another newcomer to PCW is "Dancing" Stevie Richards. Boogying out to the sound of "Talk Dirty To Me" by Poison, Richards made his entrance to the obvious bemusement of Martel. Full credit to Richards, he did fairly well against the French Canadian legend, his athletic gifts keeping him a constant threat in the match. Unfortunately for him, he took a moment to pose and bust a move when he thought he had Martel at his mercy. Never give an opportunity like that to a veteran like Martel, and Martel immediately capitalized with a schoolboy rollup that got the count of three. Richards has a lot of potential, but had better learn to take things seriously if he ever intends to get anywhere. Ultimo Dragon vs. Gabriel Cade A familiar face, err, mask with a new name, the former Dragon Azul comes out as Ultimo Dragon. Feeling he has reached a new phase in his evolution, Dragon is clearly still in the forefront of the highly competitive Light Heavyweight division. With his manager, Peaches, in his corner, Dragon easily dominated Cade, finishing him off with a spectacular Asaii Moonsault. No matter what his name, Ultimo Dragon is always bound to bring great wrestling action. Sgt. Slaughter vs. Mike Awesome This match would be a battle of two towering figures in PCW, one a certified legend, the other a hungry young contender on the way up. These two blasted each other with huge haymakers, but neither man would drop to the mat. Things took a turn when Awesome clotheslined Slaughter out of the ring to the floor, then hit an incredible dive that crashed into the double tough DI. The two continued slugging it out until the referee counted them both out. If they are going to keep going at it this way, PCW might want to consider reinforcing the rings. Big Bully Busick & Shane Douglas vs. Rob Van Dam & Sabu The evening ends off with a big tag team matchup that featured the TV champ and the California champ squaring off with two of the hot young guns from the Hexagon. This was all action, with both teams opening up the throttle and going all out to try to come out on top. The tide turned when Sabu knocked Douglas down with a spin kick to the back of the head, which set him up for a Split Legged Moonsault from RVD that gave the win to the Hexagon. Van Dam won the Tournament Of Lions in 1990, and now has a pinfall over the California champ. He may well be looking at a title shot of his own, sooner rather than later.

Pacific Coast Wrestling New Years Day Special 1989 from the Northlands Colisseum, Edmonton, January 1st , 1991 The show opens in silence, with Commissioner Dutch Savage standing in ring. The entire roster of Pacific Coast Wrestling are lined up on the ramp to the ring. Savage and all of the wrestlers are wearing black armbands and solemn expressions . Savage : Folks, I am truly sorry to have to do this … we have recently lost a much loved member of our Pacific Coast Wrestling family. Ed Gantner was a big part of PCW a few years ago, he was a champion and a much loved star. (The camera pans on several fans wearing Bullpen t-shirts with tears in their eyes) Unfortunately, injuries forced him into early retirement. But we never forgot the Big Bull. Just this morning, we got the heartbreaking news that Ed … had passed away. Our hearts are with Ed's family right now. Everyone who worked with Ed loved him, and as you can imagine, we are all broken up by this. We couldn't let it pass without honoring Ed and his memory. So, if I could ask for a moment of silence, we will honor him with a 10 bell salute. (The wrestlers and fans stand in respectful silence as the bell tolls 10 times) Folks, I just want to say, that if you find yourself struggling, mentally, physically or emotionally … please, reach out to find help. People care about you, and help is there for you. Now Ed was a great competitor, and always did his best to give the fans what they wanted. I know that he would have wanted us to put on the best show we can . So we are going to take a little break, then come back and kick off 1991 in his honour. Thank you for your time, folks . Ed Gantner February 4th, 1959 - December 31st, 1990 Fastball (Robert Thompson & Bobby Horne) vs. BB Andersen & Dirk Been After a respectful pause, the show got back underway . Bringing back the spirits of the fans, Trisa Hayes led her new team to the ring , dancing around them and getting cheers. Thompson and Horne were too stocky gents who eagerly slapped palms with the fans while the arena PA played "Man On The Corner" by Urban Dance Squad. Despite their unconventional physiques, the pair showed considerable athleticism and showed off fun combination moves. Horne capped off the match by hitting an impressive DDT on Been, then Thompson went up top and they finished Been off with the Fastball Special (Rocket Launcher). Fastball are certainly kicking off 1991 in style. David Cash vs. Fit Finlay Fit Finlay closed out 1990 feuding with Pierre Carl Ouellet and the Money Train, and it looks like, in 1991, he isn't going to be letting go of it any time soon. With PCO and his partners supporting him from the sidelines, David Cash bravely battled back against Finlay's attacks, and the more he did, the angrier the Belfast Bruiser got. This led Finlay to carelessly run right into a hurricanrana that got a very quick three count. Unless Finlay can figure out something to switch momentum into his direction, he might want to just walk away from this feud. ?? ?? vs. Joel Klug & Kel Gleason While Klug and Gleason awkwardly hung out in the corner, Jim Cornette stood in the ring with the Pacific Trios Champs , the Midnight Express, along with Big Vito LaGrasso. Cornette, as usual, is looking quite full of himself. Cornette : Ladies and gentlemen … and the 98% of the rest of the audience … 1990 was a great year for the Midnight Express, winning the Pacific Trios Titles, and 1991 is going to be even greater. Now, anyone with the IQ of a houseplant can see that there have been some changes in the ranks, so I will explain this to the rest of you very carefully. Billy and the Gigolo have moved on to pastures new, so we wish them well in future endeavours. With my boys here holding gold, and Big Vito doing so well as a singles threat, I figured the team was fine as it was. But then Vito made a suggestion. Take it away, Vito! Vito : You got it, boss! You see, I liked my team in the Hollywood Heartbreakers, and Billy and Jimmy were good guys … but I felt something was missing. Someone I could truly connect with and relate to, someone with some old world style. You know … a paisano! Well, it times like that, family will always come through for you. I got a letter from my Aunt Theresa. It turns out that my cousin, Little Guido Maritato , was looking to get started as a wrestler. Well, blood is thicker than water, so I said sure, I would help him get started. I spoke to Jimmy, and sight unseen, he signed him up. Take my word for it, guys , Cousin Guido is something pretty special. Cornette : Well, there you go. You heard it here first. Ladies and gentlemen … Big Vito LaGrasso … Little Guido Maritato … my Full Blooded Italians … The FBI! He and the Express started applauding … but that tailed off and their faces fell when they saw what headed towards the ring . Little Guido, while clearly a fit young man, stood a diminutive 5' 7", which was emphasized when he stood next to his 6' 2" cousin. Some of the crowd laughed, and Klug and Gleason were smirking as the match started. Vito took on the start of the match, knocking Klug and Gleason about, while Guido stood on the ring apron, the Midnight Express shook their heads, and Cornette looked like he was on the verge of a panic attack. Vito then tagged his cousin into the match, then turned to his comrades at ringside and said, "Trust me!" Klug was clearly not taking Guido seriously, but was flummoxed when he went to lock up, only for Guido to duck under and end up behind him. Klug tried it once again with the same result, then tried a different tactic by attempting a clothesline. Guido ducked that, then took Klug down hard with a legsweep. Guido followed up with an armbar, then a Chicken Wing that painfully racked up Klug's arm. No matter what Klug tried, Guido would find some way to wrap him up in knots. Gleason was no help, as his attempt to intervene was answered by a forearm from Vito that sent him flying out of the ring. Guido continued to consistently have the advantage over Klug. The young rookie was raw but clearly had impressive technical skills. But the real proof was when Klug was able to muscle his way back up and force Guido into the corner. Klug foolishly indulged in a condescending pat to the top of Guido's head to taunt him … and the young Italian American responded with a brutal forearm shot that broke Klug's nose. The sight of the blood seemed to spark true rage in Guido, and he viciously started putting the boots to Klug in the corner. He finally dragged Klug out and locked in the Sicilian Necktie (guillotine choke) and Klug tapped out. Once the match was done, Vito gleefully raised his cousin's hand while the Midnight Express sincerely applauded and Cornette beamed. The Louisville Lip might have started the match feeling like he had bankrupted his company with a bad investment, but was coming out of it thinking he may have scored the Bargain Of The Century. Steve Williams vs. Ted Dibiase 1990 closed with a bad split in the Terror Collective. The Miracle Violence Connection had cut ties with Ted Dibiase and struck out on their own. It doesn't look like Dibiase was done with them, and while Williams had Terry Gordy along to watch his back, Dibiase was accompanied by the Oregon Wrecking Crew. With this volatile combination, it didn't take long for it to ignite. After several minutes of action, Albright and Young rushed to the ring, soon followed by Gordy. Williams and Gordy held them off for a bit, but Dibiase brought a chair into the ring and brought it down on Gordy's shoulder. This gave the opportunity for the OWC to drag Gordy out of the ring and drive him shoulder first into the ring post. PCW security came out and the Collective scattered like the craven vultures they are. Gordy had been dealing with arm injuries at the end of 1990, and this was not a good omen for his match later in the evening. The Sons Of The Beach (The Sandman & Cannonball Grizz) vs. Scotty The Body & Chris Candido The Sons Of The Beach broke out of 1990 as one of the most popular teams in PCW, and the fans were right behind them , cheering them as Peaches led him to the ring. The Playboy Club got a less than warm welcome, and while Candido was brimming with confidence, Scotty was not so enthusiastic. As could be expected, Candido did well, Scotty was overwhelmed by the Surfing Superstars, being pinned by the Sandman following a diving legdrop by the Sandman. Candido tried to encourage Scotty as they left the ring, but the New Jersey native was clearly in a deep funk. Dan Severn & Steve Blackman vs. Stormfront (Al Snow & Jerry Lynn) Another group that had a significant split at the end of last year was the Citadel, who lost Stormfront to their ambitions and determination to not stick to the rules. This would be the first time the two sides would meet face to face. Severn and Blackman showed reluctance in taking on their former friends, but Snow and Lynn felt no such restrictions. They liberally skirted the rules, and while the Citadel had a bit of a technical advantage , Stormfront stole the win when Lynn torpedoed Blackman by clipping his leg from behind. This left him as easy prey for a Snow Bomb, and Snow got the one two three. Many (including their former friends) may disagree with Stormfront's change of tactics, you can't argue with the results. Stevie Richards vs. Mitchell Olson The next wrestler to debut was … unique, that's for sure. Coming out to "Smooth Up In Ya" by BulletBoys, the long haired Richards was quite a sight, shaking his booty out to the ring wearing cut off jean shorts and a midriff exposing Warrant t-shirt. Some fans were actually seen giggling when he got into the ring. Despite his unconventional style, he certainly had athletic gifts, and did well against Olson. Richards finished off his match with a leaping, spinning Superkick that he called the Stevie Kick, and then shucked and jived his way back to the locker room. Strange, strange man. Interview : Don Coss stands in the ring Coss : Ladies and gentlemen, my next guests are …. *deep sigh* … my next guests are the Playboy Club. Yippee . The crowd boos as Buddy Rose leads Scotty The Body, Chris Candido and Tina Ferrari to the ring. They are all smiles and confidence, apart from Scotty who maintains his dour expression. Coss : *handing the microphone over to Rose* Here you go, do your bit. Rose : Much obliged, Donnie Boy! Well, not to steal a beat on my good friend Jimmy, clearly there have been some personnel shifts. Louie Louie made the decision to move on, and we wish him all the best. As for the big Bulldozer … well, Brian Lee has done sterling work for the Club, and was a considerable asset to us. But talent like that always draws a high price, and sooner or later, somebody is going to meet that price. Won't go into details, but we got an offer too good to refuse, and now … well, now the party room, the hot tub room, and the games room to the Playboy Mansion all have an unlimited supply of three different flavors of soft serve ice cream! (Candido and Tina high five in the background) So, while we are on the lookout for new talent, the skies are always sunny in Clubland. But there is one cloud in the sky , so let's address the elephant in the room. (Turning to Scotty The Body) Scotty , my boy … your head clearly isn't in the game these days. Why so glum, chum? Scotty : Boss … I've lost it. I signed up with the Club, and you've done right by me. I brought the tag titles, the light heavyweight title, and the TV title to the club. But ever since the Big Bully took the TV title, I've been in a rut. I feel like I am going nowhere. Rose : Hey, don't be so hard on yourself … a dose of the doldrums has been known to happen to the best of us. Hey, it has even happened to me, and you can't find better than that! So don't worry about it. You'll find some new inspiration , and before you know it, and you will be off to the races. Everything … oh, great … Rose is cut off by the PA playing "Scotland The Brave" on bagpipes, and, knowing what is coming, the Playboy Club cluster together in the middle of the ring, ready to throw down. Sure enough, Roddy Piper makes his way to ringside, but simply takes a convenient ringside microphone and stands outside. Rose : Piper, whatever you're up to, say your piece and make it fast. We are not in the mood. Piper : Cool your jets, Jelly Roll, I am not here for you. I just want a word with Candido. (Candido assumes an even more petulant look) Kid, you've stuck your nose in a few of my matches. I am actually willing to let that slide, for the time being. But I want you to know, I think you are wasting your talent. You've got all of the talent in the world, but you are squandering it with these goons. You remind me of myself, I used to keep poor company. I'd love to show you how far you can go in this business. You can write your own ticket … but you are going to have to make some hard choices and shed some poisonous influences. Candido : Hey, Piper, when you finally stopped talking, I woke up and gave it all the consideration it deserved … and after 3 seconds, I reached my conclusion and have to say no. Tempting though the haggis, salty porridge, and plaid skirt lifestyle is, I think I will stick with the lifestyle of fun, parties, the hottest babe on this or any Coast (Tina winks to the camera) and an unlimited supply of three different flavors of soft serve ice cream ! (Rose and Tina high five in the background) So you just hobble on back to your hovel, and stay out of my way if you know what is good for you. Piper : Fair enough. You made your choice, you get to live with it. Alex Wright vs. Bob Johnson The next new wrestler making their debut is a second generation star coming all the way from Germany. Alex Wright is the son of European legend Steve Wright , who had plied his craft in PCW years ago. Word is that he wanted his son to get his start on the West Coast, although one wonders if he would approve of Alex's choice of managers. The Sinister Minister accompanied him, making him the newest member of the Hexagon. Wright is a slim, fit and handsome young man, although the overall air of smugness detracts from his looks. He quickly showed he had a lot to be smug about, as he easily controlled the match with Johnson. He clearly has been well trained by his father, showing considerable technical skills for his young age, and easily dispatched Johnson with a German suplex. An impressive debut, although it would be hard to be as impressed with Wright as he is with himself. Pacific Submission Title Match : Terry Gordy © vs. Toshiaki Kawada Gordy was coming in at a disadvantage, having had his shoulder re-injured earlier at the hands of the Terror Collective. His shoulder and arm had been hastily taped up, making it a clear target for the bloodthirsty Kawada . The Japanese star wrenched it nine ways from Sunday, and there wasn't a lot Gordy could do about it. When Dangerous K locked him in a cross arm breaker, Gordy had no choice but to tap out to avoid further injury. Kawada looked like he was going to try to inflict more damage, but Steve Williams swept in to protect his partner. Gordy had been a fighting champion in the somewhat brief time with the title, and it is a shame his reign had to end like this. Tommy Dreamer vs. Rob Van Dam It looks like 1991 , among other things, may well be a year of rebranding. The wrestler formerly known as Rob Zakowski had now redubbed himself Rob Van Dam, no doubt from his resemblance to the Belgian action star. With the new name came even more confidence from the 1990 Tournament Of Lions winner. Dreamer, on the other hand, has had his confidence shaken by the loss of his partner Glamour Boy Shane, who had been forced to leave PCW to tend to his injuries. Regardless, he had Trisa Hayes by his side and was determined to give it his best go on his own. He certainly gave it his all against Not The Muscles From Brussels, bouncing back against Van Dam and landing some hard shots of his own. RVD (hey, that's catchy) was able to knock him to the grounds with a spin kick, then followed up with a split legged moonsault to score the one two three. Nonetheless, both men put on stand out performances, and look to be in good shape for the year ahead. The Serial Thrillaz ( Michael Modest, Shane Helms & Mike Maverick) vs. Carl Bilancione, Silas Gaither & Clarence Black The next team were new and mysterious, having generated a fair amount of buzz even before their debut. The trio came out dressed in black vests, boots and trunks, promising a Back To Basics approach that was belied by the look of sheer menace in their eyes. "The Show" Shane Helms and "Big Daddy" Mike Maverick took much of the initial share of action, tagging in and out with daring combination moves, before Modest came in and showed his own technical acumen and hard hitting style. It was Helms who pinned Gaither following the Overcast (diving neckbreaker) but all three men had their chance to shine in the match. It looks like there is a bold new faction ready to make their mark in PCW. Too Cold Scorpio vs. The Lightning Kid Last year was an all time great year for the PCW light heavyweight division, and a big part of it was wrestlers like Scorpio and Lightning having plenty of great matches . They proved to be just as eager in the new year, putting on a thrilling bout which ultimately went to the Lightning Kid with a front layout moonsault. PCW Light Heavyweight Champ Jushin Liger had best keep his eyes wide open , as either of these men could be challenging him soon. Pacific Tag Team Title Match : Iron & Steel (Tony Atlas & Larry Cameron) © vs. The Oregon Wrecking Crew (Gary Albright & David Young) As one might be able to predict, this match wound up being sheer mayhem . The OWC were keyed up from early in the evening and were looking to prove themselves as part of the Terror Collective, holding nothing back. The champs weren't about to roll over, and the results wound up being a bare knuckle bout that finally went to Iron & Steel by way of a Harlem Hammer (running double axe handle to the back of the head) on Young, but there is no doubt that the Wrecking Crew will be back for another shot sooner rather than later. Rick Martel vs. Dennis Condrey This was a highly anticipated bout between two men coming off career high years. Martel had returned to the West Coast to a great reception and an incredible run of shots at Ted Dibiase's Pacific Heavyweight Title. Condrey, on the other hand, had what might have been the comeback of the year with an absolutely epic run as California champ. The two had a classic of their own, with Martel's smooth as silk style being contrasted with Condrey's down and dirty approach. It culminated in Martel blocking the Full Nelson Faceslam and countering with a Russian Legsweep. He followed up with a double leg roll up to finally get the three count in a hard fought victory. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Chris Adams Bam Bam set his goal in 1990 as proving that he was his own man, and he certainly accomplished that. With victories over powerhouse talent like Mike Awesome and Big Vito, the Beast From The East remains a high profile contender and a big favorite with the fans. Chris Adams, on the other hand, took a different path. He started out the year in the middle of the pack, a tough combatant but not on anyone's radar. Then Diamond Dallas Page was run out of PCW and things drastically changed. Adams took over the Diamond Exchange and renamed them the League Of Gentlemen, and Adams and the League went into a whole new gear, charging right up the rankings. Adams and Bigelow had a particularly intense bout, with Bigelow's power countered by Adams' skill. Then Bigelow whipped Adams into the corner and things took a drastic turn. Bigelow charged into the ring … right into a Superkick square in the jaw. Bigelow dropped like a shot and Adams covered him for the three count. The Gentleman had pulled off a considerable upset and rocketed straight to the top of the list of the contenders. The Thrillseekers vs. The Midnight Express The Thrillseekers made their debut in 1990 and quickly won the favor of the fans, earning a spot in the Brigade and a reputation as a team to keep in mind. They have had some standout matches with the Midnight Express, but have yet to get a decisive victory over perhaps the elite team in PCW. They have come ever closer to getting that win, and their hometown Canadian fans were eagerly hoping that this would be the night. Jericho and Storm were hoping for that too, coming in hot out of the gates. More and more, it seemed like the Thrillseekers just might pull it out, only for the Express to snatch the victory away from them. It seemed like it would be all for naught when Storm was set up for a double goozle, but Storm was able to dodge out of the way at the last second. The Midnights seemed like they had had enough when they tossed Jericho over the top rope, but they failed to notice that Jericho had caught the top rope just in the nick of time and landed on the ring apron. Eaton wound up turning around straight into a springboard body press from Jericho, assisted by a schoolboy trip from Storm. One … two … three! The crowd exploded in cheers as their hometown boys had pulled it off. Jericho and Storm soaked in the cheers as Jim Cornette and his men plotted their revenge, but there was no doubt : The Thrillseekers had pulled off the biggest win of their careers so far. Pacific Heavyweight Title Match : Bret Hart © vs. Barry Windham It had been a long and packed night of wrestling, but there was one match to go : The Main Event. It seems to be a bit of a tradition to have Bret Hart challenging for the Pacific Heavyweight Title at the New Years Celebration, including against Barry Windham. However, this year, he has finally lost his Always The Bridesmaid status, having become the proverbial Bride with his winning the title from Ted Dibiase at San Diego Battleground. Having had classic matches before with Windham, it was decided that the Sweetwater native would be the first challenger of the New Year. The two shook hands before the match , the respect clear between them, but once the bell rang, it was all business. Both were second generation wrestlers, tough and technically skilled, with Windham having a height advantage but otherwise quite evenly matched. Barry tried to unload with some big punches, but Bret was able to block and counter with punches of his own. Windham did wear down Bret with power moves, but the conditioning of the Hitman kept him coming back. Bret was able to get Barry down to the mat on some occasions, but Windham was able to avoid the dreaded Sharpshooter. Bret, in turn, was able to dodge Barry's deadly Lariat. Move and counter-move, the momentum swung back and forth , and the fans were on the edge of their seats , waiting to see who would come out on top. In a burst of raw power, Barry grabbed Bret around the waist and hoisted him onto the top turnbuckle. He then climbed up to attempt the Superplex, but Bret started firing off forearm shots to the face in a furious attempt to protect himself. He was finally able to knock Barry down to the mat , then followed up with a top rope bulldog. This turned out to be enough to get the three count, and the fans gave a standing ovation to both competitors. Bret helped Barry to his feet after the match, and once again they shook hands. An incredible win, but something tells me that Bret's future challengers won't be quite so respectful.

A lot to look forward to at Super Clash. The main event looks to give us the classic feud we were robbed of in real life.

Sid is a tough character to write. You have absolutely nailed it. Can't wait to see what he does next.

JYD is a great champ for your circuit. Always love Alberto Madril. Can't wait to see what comes next.

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year , everyone. Can't wait to see what everyone has in store.

Now is as good a time as any to make the following end of year cuts, to make way for the new draft picks. The following will be going to free agency, effective January 1st : Genichiro Tenryu Billy Black Louie Spicolli Glamour Boy Shane Sewell Makhan Singh Also effective January 1st, Art Barr, Jimmy Del Ray and Shinya Hashimoto will be going to the AWA.

(Reviewing things, realized that I had completely forgotten one of my intro videos. Sorry this comes out of order, folks) The scene comes up on a Rock club. The dance floor is full of people enjoying themselves. Then the music changes to start playing "Round & Round" by Ratt. A loud whoop is heard in the background. People start clearing off the floor, not because of the music but because of a new arrival. A man with a mullett, wearing a half shirt and cut off shorts, makes his way to the floor. Everyone, particularly the women, do everything they can to avoid them, but he pays it no mind. He just struts, jives, shimmies, and boogies to the music, happily dancing the night away. The text comes up : Dancing his way into Pacific Coast Wrestling ... Stevie Richards.

In these scenes, I kind of like thinking of Severn sort of like the dad in a family sitcom. He sits in his chair , reading his paper in silence ... but he always has sage, compassionate, thoughtful advice when the kids come to him needing help.

The scene comes up on a private beach. A luau is in full swing with plenty of party goers. A pig is roasting on a spit over a fire, and tables are piled high with food. Music is playing, and the camera passes by Tina Ferrari, dressed in a bikini top and grass skirt. She is joyfully dancing under a limbo stick held by two other party goers. Watching her are Scotty The Body and Chris Candido, both wearing Hawaiian shirts and, oddly, their own grass skirts. Candido is leading the cheers for Tina while Scotty is sulking. The camera pans over to Buddy Rose. He is wearing a tropical shirt and big Bermuda shorts. He grins broadly. Rose : Greetings! Throwing a party to celebrate the season and invited a bunch of our friends. It's amazing how many friends you turn out to have when you invite them to a party. But the Playboy Club has a reputation as the most fun loving group in PCW and we intend to live up to it! We may have taken some lumps lately, but we are never going to let that stop us from having a good time. A good time for our friends, a bad time for our enemies, that is the way! (The camera catches , in the background, an interloper at the feast. He is wearing a Hawaiian shirt, a kilt, and , of all things, a sombrero pulled down and blocking his face. Cradled in his arms are plates loaded up with plentiful food. He is still able to tip up the hat and wink to the camera) What? Who's that ... PIPER? Hey, you're not invited! Guys, get him! Somehow, without dropping any food, Roddy Piper goes tearing off, cackling all the way, his sombrero flying off behind him. The Playboy Club give chase, but he is a dot on the horizon.

The scene opens up in a Honolulu bar at night. The camera passes through the crowd of merry makers and finds a table at the back. Sitting at the table are Barry Windham, Lance Storm and Chris Jericho. There are several empties on the table in front of them, and while it is clear they have had a few under their belt, they are ready to go a lot further. Many pretty women pass by the table, smiling at the handsome young men, and while Windham does his best to ignore it, the Thrillseekers eagerly return the smiles to the ladies. Windham turns to the camera. Windham : Howdy! This is the first trip for the boys here to Hawaii, apart from Aloha Spectacular. But that was work, and this is vacation, so I figured I would introduce the to the night life. What a difference a year makes. At the end of 1989, the Brigade was on the ropes. It looked like it might be the end of the road. But then along came ... the Thrillseekers! (Storm and Jericho raise their bottles in a toast) Just the thing we needed! These guys were an absolute shot in the arm. The result was a great year, we all had big wins at San Diego Battleground, and have plenty of momentum going into the new year. Hoping all you great fans out there have an awesome year too. The Thrillseekers : (raising their bottles again) FERDA!!!!! Windham : (laughing) Ferda! .... whatever the hell that means.

The scene comes up in a Honolulu diner. Seated around a table are Pierre Carl Ouellet, Jason Jett, David Cash and Chris Hamrick. They all have glasses of soda in front of them, and the Money Train are looking apprehensive as the server puts in front of them big plates of french fries, cheese curds and gravy. PCO turns to the camera and grins. PCO : Salut! I figured I would take the time help my brothers here bulk up for the winter by introducing them to a fine Quebecois tradition : poutine! Jett : Ummm, won't this give us a heart attack? PCO : Courage, mon brave! This is just the thing to put some meat on those skinny bones of yours, and keep you warm through the cold winter nights. Cash : (muttering) But we're in Hawaii ... Hamrick : (eagerly tucking into the food) Hey, don't sweat it , buddy ... this is good! PCO : That's the spirit! Coming off a great year. I've made the best friends I could ever have hoped to make, and things are just going to keep getting better in the new year. (raising his glass of soda in salute) So , from all of us in the Money Train ... Joyeux Noel! The Money Train : (garbled by mouths stuffed with French Fries) Merry Christmas!

The scene starts at the beach in early morning. Jogging along by the water are Dan Severn, Steve Blackman, Shane Douglas and Big Bully Busick. They are all barefoot and wearing beach shorts, and they are all bare chested, except for Severn , who is wearing his Arizona State t-shirt as well as a small backpack. After a bit, Severn raised his hand and they stop jogging. Severn reaches into the backpack and gives them each a bottle of pineapple juice for refreshment before he turns to the camera. Severn : Hello there! Hawaii is a great place to relax ... and also a great place to stay fit. Nothing like a refreshing jog first thing in the morning to get the blood pumping. So, 1990 was an interesting year .... we had some great success, but also lost some people we thought were friends. But 1991 is coming, and the new year is a time for reflection and renewal. In the Citadel, we take pride in our accomplishments, and try to learn from our failures. I know that isn't always the easiest thing to do, and I know this can be a hard time of year for a lot of people. So I just want to say to anyone out there who may be struggling, you are valued. If you need help, reach out and you will find that there are many who will be there for you when you are down. Meanwhile, I can say for the rest of the Citadel, we are looking forward to doing our best for you in the new year. Happy Holidays, everyone!

The shot comes up. It's night time in Honolulu at an exclusive club. The cameraman is led to a very private room at the back. There, seated at a table , are Ted Dibiase , Gary Albright and David Young. Each of them has a plate with surf and turf in front of them, with bottles of champagne to quench their thirst. They are all dressed to the nines, although it seems like a tight fit for Albright. Dibiase looks up, frowns and nods. Dibiase : Ah, you. Right, I have been expecting you. Gary? (Albright gets up and stands beside the camera man) I will make this brief, as I have business to do. The year comes to an end, and the Terror Collective has accomplished a lot. True, there were some setbacks at the end, but they are only temporary. The traitors have been removed, and we will continue to dominate Pacific Coast Wrestling, as we are destined to. As we speak, the wheels are in motion to bring us to the next level of greatness. The Man Of Means has decreed it to be so. (The door leading into the room opens, but before the camera man can turn to see who it is, he is stopped by Albright) This interview is over. Gary? Albright puts his hand over the camera lens and the scene is cut off.

The scene comes up on Waikiki Beach. The camera shot follows down the beach and finds the members of the Peach Patrol good naturally tossing a football around. Oddly, Jushin Liger and Dragon Azul are still wearing their masks with their beach clothes. Stranger still, the Sandman is smoking through it all. The camera shot goes further down the beach and finds Trisa Hayes, lying on her stomach on a towel wearing a bikini , with Steven Regal and Tommy Dreamer on either side of her, sitting in beach chairs. Understandably, Trisa gets some admiring glances from male passers by, although a quick look from Regal and Dreamer is enough to send them on their way. Regal stares out at the ocean in a contemplative mood, and Dreamer turns to the camera. Dreamer : Hey there, fans. 1990 was an ... interesting year. The definition of up and down. Came in as Golden State Tag Team champs, but lost them to the OWC. Won some, lost some, got pretty banged up. Shane ... Shane, couldn't even go on this vacation, he was so badly hurt. Stuff like that can get you down, even make you think about changing your overall disposition. But don't worry, I wouldn't dream of doing that to you. The good will of the fans means too much to me. When I started out as a wrestler, I promised I would do everything I could to keep on the straight and narrow path. And besides ... Trisa : Tommy, could you rub some lotion on my back? Regal smirks in the background. Tommy winks to the camera. Dreamer : Sometimes, virtue is its own reward. Merry Christmas, everyone!

If there were 3 people I would not want to run into in a parking lot armed with lead pipes, Dick Slater, Don Muraco and Ron Garvin would be very high on that list.

A junkyard at night. Large piles of metal junk all over the place. A bolt of lightning lights up the sky, showing a fit young man. Then a second. Then a third. They have severe looks on their faces. They are all wearing black leather vests and black trunks. A lingering bolt of lightning shows them all together, holding their fists out in a show of unity. When the next bolt strikes ... they have disappeared. The text comes up : Bringing new thrills to Pacific Coast Wrestling ... The Serial Thrillaz!

The shot comes up in night time at a plaza in Germany. What once was West Berlin, in the background, behind a chain link fence, is the wreckage of what once was the Berlin wall. Standing under a streetlight and looking at it, lost in thought, is a young man. He is tall, slender , wearing a leather jacket and is clearly pondering deep thoughts. A hand reaches out and taps him on the shoulder. It is an indistinct figure wearing a fez. The young man looks, nods, and walks off. The text comes up on the screen : From a reunited country and into a new world walks ... Das Wunderkind!

The scene opens on a crowded street. A huge street party is going on, and the song "Man On The Corner" by Urban Dance Squad is loudly playing. In the middle, slowly moving along , is a convertible , with a crowd of people dancing around it. In the front seat of the card, clearly the life of the party, are two stocky gentlemen with goatees. One has a shaved head, the other a mohawk, both are smiling and bobbing along with the music. The party carries on as the shot fades out and the test appears on the screen : Bringing the party to Pacific Coast Wrestling ... Fastball!

The video starts with a medley of pictures of famous Italian sites. The colosseum, ... the canals of Venice ... Mt. Etna ... the tower of Pisa ... etc. It then fades out and fades in on the Little Italy district of a major American city. It is a street corner pizza cafe. Two men are sitting at an outside table. The shot is from behind and all that can be seen of them is their muscular arms and shoulders. Each man has a slice in front of them on the table and each is holding a glass of red wine. The two men raise their glass in salut as they toast each other ... and the picture faces out. The text appears in front of a picture of a waving Italian flag : Pacific Coast Wrestling : getting a taste of the old country in 1991!

Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Kelowna Memorial Arena, Kelowna, December 7th Shinya Hashimoto vs. Genichiro Tenryu The two Japanese stars had a titanic battle, with Hash finally defeating Tenryu with a brainbuster. Barry Windham vs. Scotty The Body Scotty has had an up and down year, but ended 1990 on a down note when Windham flipped him like a cheese omelet with a Lariat for a convincing win. Chris Hamrick vs. Rob Zakowski This would be a rematch from the finals of the Tournament Of Lions. Once again Hamrick and Zakowski put on an exciting match, and once again, Zakowski came out on top, this time with a frog splash. Golden State Tag Team Title Match : The Force Of July (The Patriot & The Eagle) © vs. The Oregon Wrecking Crew (Gary Albright & Dave Young) The OWC put in a concerted effort to take back the Golden State Tag Team Titles, and came close on several instances, but Patriot pulled it out with an Uncle Slam on Young. Pacific Light Heavyweight Title Match : Jushin Liger © vs. Eddie Guerrero This match nearly went to the full time limit, but Liger cut off an attempted Frog Splash with a spectacular dropkick that dropped Eddie onto the top turnbuckle, and then hit a top rope Frankensteiner to score the three count. California Title Match : Shane Douglas © vs. Dennis Condrey The evening, and indeed, the year, ended with another rematch. Condrey and Cornette were dead set on getting the title back, by hook or by crook, but Douglas caught him coming off the ropes with a Belly To Belly Suplex, and that was that. This closes out 1990, and we can't wait to show you what we have in store for 1991.

Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver on Pacific Super Cards on ESPN / TSN , December 6th Jason Jett vs. Fit Finlay Jett had PCO and the rest of the Money Train at ringside for this match, generating considerable ire from Finlay. The Belfast Bruiser should have kept more focus on his opponent than the people at ringside. Finlay tried to plant Cash with a piledriver, but Jett powered out by starting with a backdrop, then converting it to a back to belly piledriver and get the win. Finlay was seething as he left the ring, but would need to wait until after the end of the year to seek any sort of revenge. Too Cold Scorpio vs. Sabu In a chaotic match, Sabu got the win over Scorpio with a slingshot legdrop. Nick Busick, Dan Severn & Steve Blackman vs. Makhan Singh & Coast 2 Coast (John Tatum & Jack Victory) The Citadel were determined to show they were still a premiere group in PCW, and while Coast 2 Coast gave them a lot to deal with, Busick hit the Bully Breaker (hangman neckbreaker) on Singh for the victory. Steven Regal vs. Dean Malenko Like their San Diego Battleground match, this bout went to a draw, in this case due to both men being counted out while brawling at ringside. Pacific Tag Team Title Match : Iron & Steel (Tony Atlas & Larry Cameron) © vs. Harlem Heat Iron & Steel prevailed in their first title defense, putting down Booker T with a spike piledriver. Pacific Heavyweight Title Match : Bret Hart © vs. Ted Dibiase In his defense, Bret took on the Man Of Means in a rematch from San Diego Battleground. Dibiase came out on his own, but was still a dangerous challenger, and gave a considerable fight to Bret before the champ hit a German suplex out of the corner for the win.

Pacific Wrestling Showcase from the Victoria Memorial Arena, Victoria, on ESPN / TSN, December 5th The Thrillseekers vs. Jimmy Del Ray & Billy Black The Thrillseekers are coming off a great showing at San Diego Battleground, having defeated the Suicide Blondes. They kept their momentum going with by dominating the Hollywood Heartbreakers duo. No matter what Jim Cornette's men threw at them, Jericho and Storm just kept rolling on, hitting a spectacular double top rope dropkick on Del Ray to get the win. The Thrillseekers are in a very good position moving into 1991. Brian Lee vs. Vince Sly Brian Lee also had a strong performance in San Diego, having come out on top in a battle with the Japanese star Shinya Hashimoto. Once again, he came out alone, but that didn't seem to make a difference as he utterly dismantled Sly, battering him from pillar to post before putting him down with the Prime Time slam. Looks like there is no stopping the Bulldozer. Tommy Dreamer vs. Big Vito Lograsso Tommy Dreamer is coming out of San Diego in a much less secure position. His Dreamboats partner Glamour Boy Shane was badly injured, having reached the breaking point of damage that had accumulated over the previous few weeks. With Shane's future in question, Dreamer fought this one alone (albeit with Trisa Hayes in his corner). Not a good position to be in when facing the Italian Stallion, and Big Vito hungrily took advantage. Despite a brave effort from Dreamer, Vito savagely pummeled him before putting him down for good with the Sicilian Smash (running forearm smash to the face). A tough defeat, and the Dreamboats seem to be in quite a bit of trouble going into the new year. Pierre Carl Ouellet vs. Max Dawson As usual, PCO came out accompanied by the members of the Money Train, who lined up around the ring to observe the match. Not only were they there to learn from their mentor, but also to watch his and each other's backs in case of interference from Fit Finlay. The Belfast Bruiser did not make his presence felt, but he certainly wasn't far from the minds of PCO and crew. Ouellet was easily able to dispatch Dawson, finishing him off with the Cannonball Splash, but he and his pupils still walked with caution as they returned to the locker room. All of this having to look over their shoulders could be enough to drive someone batty . Interview : Don Coss stands in the ring Coss : Ladies and gentlemen, my next guests suffered some losses at San Diego Battleground … the Terror Collective! The crowd boos as the Collective make their way to the ring. David Young and Gary Albright bore grim expressions, Terry Gordy and Steve Williams were angry , and Ted Dibiase … well, he seemed positively livid. Dibiase : I'll deal with you and your smart mouth another time, Coss, but first things first … WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT? *pointing at Gordy and Williams* I expect you two to watch my back, but when I need you at San Diego Battleground, you are nowhere in sight! I lost the Pacific Heavyweight Title , and I am holding the two of you personally responsible! Gordy : Well, excuse me, Theodore, but I sure don't see that as our responsibility at all! You put your belt on the line against Bret Hart, and if you can't beat him on your own, that's on you! Me and Steve just had a hell of a match with Iron & Steel, and the last thing we were looking to do is be your bodyguard. Dibiase : Yeah, a match with Iron & Steel … a match you both lost! All because you were in no shape to win it due to defending the Submission Title … a title you won without my permission. You can't keep your own gold, let alone do your job and protect mine. I am starting to wonder what good you are. Gordy : My job? Since when do you give me a job? We started this Collective out as a Triangle. Three even sides. Now you seem to see it like a pyramid, with you on top, giving orders. Well, that may work for these two chumps (pointing to Albright and Young , who bristle), but it sure as hell don't work for us! Dibiase : Hey, in case you hadn't noticed, Gary and Dave won in San Diego. They get results, and they do as they are told. They're good with me, and their place in the Collective is secure. (Albright and Young look at each other and nod) I'm starting to feel like you might be looking for the door. Gordy : To hell with you and to hell with your door! Gordy punches Dibiase in the face. Albright and Young are immediately on him, but just as quickly, Williams comes to his partner's defense. Even though they are outnumbered, they manage to knock Dibiase and the OWC out of the ring. Albright and Young want to go back in, but Dibiase pulls them back, muttering to them, "They'll get theirs!" as he brings them back to the locker room. It looks like the Miracle Violence Connection are done with the Terror Collective, but I somehow doubt that the Collective are done with them. Dragon Azul vs. Art Barr Back at Vegas Vengeance, Art Barr won the Pacific Light Heavyweight title from Dragon Azul, kicking off an incredible title reign. Now, with Barr having just lost the title to Jushin Liger, the two would square off one more time. Barr's skills are honed to a razor sharp keen from a highly competitive reign. Dragon, however, is buoyed by his membership in the Peach Patrol and his team with Liger, and was ready to show he is still a top contender. The result was a top flight light heavyweight match, with thrills for the fans and the competitors getting several near falls each. Barr was looking to put it away when he attempted to hit a Tombstone, but Azul reversed it into a Tombstone of his own. He swiftly followed up with an Asaii Moonsault, getting the one two three and closing off his 1990 on a high note. Rick Martel vs. Buddy Rose Rick Martel has been a big favorite among the fans ever since his return to the West Coast. Buddy Rose, on the other hand, remains unimpressed. When he got to the ring, the Playboy started mocking Martel by doing biceps flexes and other beefcake poses. This didn't please the French Canadian Fireband at all, and the result was an intensely heated match. Martel is in top flight physical condition, but Rose is a canny and ruthless competitor, and was not about to just roll over for anyone. Martel was trying to take Rose down with a Sunset Flip, but Rose stopped his momentum and got set to crush Martel with a sitting splash. Martel ducked out of the way at the last second, and Rose landed hard on his tailbone. Martel went back on the attack with a jumping neck snap, and then executed a slingshot splash for the win. The Canadian fans loudly cheered as Martel raised his arm in victory.