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The Suicide Blondes (Chris Candido & Louie Spicolli) vs. Mitchell Olson & Bob Johnson After the Gold Exchange, this is the second of Todd Morton's tag teams to be revived tonight, this time without Morton. With Candido now in a new team, it looks like Al Snow is officially done with the Knights Templar, and with him, the Bomb Squad. Candido's new partner Spicolli was a brawny individual who tossed Johnson around the ring. Their mentor Mr. Bob Backlund watched from ringside with stern approval as they easily dispatched their opponents, executing the Neutron Blonde on Johnson ( Samoan Drop by Spicolli, followed by a flying legdrop by Candido ). After the ups and downs of 1987, it looks like the Knights Templar are ready to carry their crusade into 1988.

Mystery Team vs. Joel Klug & Kel Gleason With a number of mystery slots on tonight's card, there was a lot of buzz among the fans as to who this team would be. The first person out was Ronnie P. Gossett, but any thoughts that it would be the Wild Bulls were dispelled by the fact that Rick Gantner came out without his brother Ed. Rick was not dressed to wrestle, nor was Curtis Hughes, who was wearing a shirt and tie, suit jacket and slacks, dark glasses, and a derby hat. Gossett immediately demanded the ringside microphone. Gossett : If you idiots could just shut up for a second, you are going to be lucky enough to see history in the making! (The fans just boo louder) First things first, my boy Rick here has something important to say. Rick : Thanks , Ronnie. As you can see, my big brother Ed isn't here today. For the past few months, Ed has been having some health issues. He was finding harder to keep up in the ring. If you know what a top level athlete Ed was, you know how much that means. There's no way that punk Bret Hart could have beat him for the Television Title if he hadn't had those problems. He saw a bunch of doctors, and they dropped the hammer. There was no way he could keep going as a wrestler, and has had to retire. (There are gasps of disappointment from the fans, especially from the Bullpen. Even though he never courted their favor, Ed Gantner was always an impressive and exciting competitor.) When he told me that he wasn't going to be able to wrestle anymore, I almost gave up myself. If I couldn't be wrestling side by side with my brother, I didn't see the point. But Ed talked me out of it. He said I had it in me to be great on my own, I just had to believe in myself. But I was going to have to do it on my own. He told me that I had to make my own name for myself, outside of his shadow. Ed is the best big brother in the world, and the greatest guy I've ever known. So I am going to make my own name, but I am still going to honor the Big Bull. From now on, you can call me … BULL PAIN! Gossett : You got it, Bull, that's going to be a name the PCW is going to fear! And my man, Mr. Hughes is going to carve his path through PCW as well. But that's not the end of it. Gossett Enterprises also has its eyes on the Tag Team Titles. So you morons can count yourselves privileged to witness the debut of the tag team of the future … Wayne "The Train" Bloom and "Mean" Mike Enos, the Destruction Crew. Bloom and Enos then confidently strode to the ring. They were handsome and powerfully built blond men who wore orange and black tights and vests with construction helmets, each carrying sledgehammers slung over their shoulders. They proceeded to make short work of Klug and Gleason, devastating them with power moves before finishing them off with the Wrecking Ball on Gleason. He may be a shifty individual, but Gossett is certainly a man of his word with regards to his intentions on Gossett Enterprises moving up in the ranks of Pacific Coast Wrestling.

Dan Severn , Doug Furnas & Steve Blackman vs. Joe Malenko, Dean Malenko & Mystery Partner Dan Severn made his second appearance of the evening to join up with his Army comrades for this match, just as keen as everyone else to see what the Pride had in store for them. The Malenkos were uncharacteristically smirking as they walked to the ring, and Gary Hart gave all the impression that he had an ace up his sleeve. Hart : As you can see, there's a few people missing from the Pride. Danny Boy there sent Maeda back to Japan, and my man Hito has taken a much deserved retirement. But don't start smiling yet, Mister So-Called Beast Severn. I've never seen a Beast that was any match for an Animal! So feast your eyes, Beast, on … "The Animal" Gary Albright! The crowd is at first curious, then a gasp goes up. Albright is a huge, mean looking man in a University Of Nebraska singlet. The Army look at each other in concern, not really sure what to make of this behemoth. At first, he stayed on the apron while the Malenkos got to it. But once he tagged into the match, he showed what he was capable of. Blackman tried to lock up with him and got tossed around like a rag doll. Furnas attempted a couple of clotheslines, but even his considerable strength could not budge the Animal. Severn made the most impact, his well honed instincts being able to lure Albright into some painful looking arm wringers. But the Animal was able to shake it off and come back with a jarring takedown, forcing Severn to tag Blackman back in. Blackman struggled to make a dent in Albright, who flattened him with several suplexes, including a gut wrench suplex that got the pinfall. Albright was looking right at Severn when the ref raised his hand in victory, but the Beast didn't blink and met his gaze. The Pride have definitely reestablished themselves as a force to be reckoned with. The Force Of July (The Patriot & The Eagle) vs. Jeff Varner & Carl Bilancione The next new team to debut in PCW were the Force Of July, hailing from Washington, DC. Two muscular masked men, they amiably shook hands and high fived the fans as they headed out to the ring. The young team showed a clear sureness once the match got underway, easily dominating their opponents. The Patriot was the power man , slamming and tossing his opponents with ease, while the Eagle hit some precision dropkicks that knocked the opposition to the mat. The end came when Eagle Irish Whipped Varner into the Patriot Missile (top rope flying clothesline). A convincing win for this exciting new team. Interview : Don Coss stands in the ring Coss : Ladies and gentlemen, my next guests had a banner year in 1987 … the Brigade! The fans cheer as Curt Hennig and Barry Windham make their way to the ring. Hennig has the Pacific Heavyweight Title Belt around his waist and both men cheerfully slap palms with the crowd before they join Don Coss. Coss : Curt Hennig, may I once again congratulate you on winning the Pacific Heavyweight Title? Hennig : Sure thing, Don. There is a long list of tough challengers up ahead, I certainly have my work cut out for me. But I am looking forward to showing just what I can do as champ in 1988. Windham : You bet, Curt. Curt here is the champ, we have something special lined up for Bob Backlund later, and I have a few surprises planned of my own. (Hennig gives him a puzzled look but shrugs) Coss : You say you have something special lined up. Could this be a new member of the Brigade? Windham : All in good time, Don, but you are on the right track. As you can see, two of us doesn't make for much of a Brigade. With Konnan and Ron Simmons taking on new challenges, we have some room in our ranks to fill. And we decided to keep things in the family. My old mentor Dusty Rhodes has done a lot for me in my career, and we are more than happy to help him out by giving his son a place in our ranks. He's an incredible talent who is destined for great things … "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes! The crowd is excited to see the son of the American Dream make his first appearance in PCW. The lanky Texan amiably spends time with the fans before joining his new comrades in the Brigade. Hennig : But it doesn't stop there. Our good friend Al Perez has been doing great things in the AWA, but asked us if we could lend a hand to his younger brother who is just getting started in wrestling. He's a fine young talent and we were more than happy to make a place for him in the Brigade. And I am sure the girls in the audience will be pleased to see him … "The Ladies Man" Lou Perez! True to form, there is a squeal from the women in the audience as the handsome Latino walked down the aisle, giving a kiss to a few of the lucky girls. Windham : Make no mistake about it, Coss. 1986 was the year the Brigade breaks out and 1987 was the year the Brigade takes over. In 1988 , the Brigade is set to explode! The Sin City Superstars (Scotty The Body & Reno Riggins) vs. Silas Gaither & Clarence Black With their multicolored gear, sunglasses, and cocksure grins , the Sin City Superstars were quite the sight to behold. With Scotty The Body hailing from Atlantic City , New Jersey, and Reno Riggins from Reno, Nevada, they were looking to carry a winning legacy in PCW. They certainly didn't win over the referee, with whom they engaged in constant misdirection and arguing while the other one would sneak in cheap shots on their opponents. Regardless of whether or not anyone liked them, their tactics were effective, and when Scotty knocked Black off the ring apron, Gaither was easy pretty for Riggins to execute the Reno-Plex (slingshot suplex) and get the win. With the tag team ranks in PCW becoming even more competitive, the Sin City Superstars have certainly gotten off to an impressive start. ?? ?? vs. Brandon Quinton While Quinton waited in the ring, the first people out were Cactus Jack, Art Barr and Eddie Guerrero. Cactus immediately demanded the ringside microphone. Cactus : Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water …. The Wild Things are getting even wilder! We've found somebody who was wild enough, deranged enough, and out and out crazy enough to hang with us. The Wild Things are welcoming our first Canadian member, from Winnipeg , Manitoba … Cyrus The Virus! The Canadian fans weren't really sure what to make of Cyrus as he slowly walked out to the ring . Dressed in a leather jacket and dark glasses with all black ring gear, he certainly bore a sinister appearance and when he took off his glasses, the look in his eyes was unnerving to say the least. The moment the bell rang, he sprang into action and tore apart the unwary Quinton. His offense was savage indeed, and swiftly pinned him after a Frog Splash, as Barr and Guerrero nodded approvingly from ringside. His new comrades joined him in the ring afterwards to congratulate him on his convincing victory. The Wild Bunch look to be taking no prisoners in 1988, and with Cyrus The Virus on their side, who is going to deny them? The Holly Cousins vs. Peter Harkey & Hunter Ellis It was back to the tag teams as "Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley played over the arena PA, signalling the arrival to the Pacific Coast of Bob and Crash Holly. These two brash Alabama cousins teamed like they had known each other their whole lives (which, presumably, they had), fluidly tagging in and out and peppering their opponents with double team moves. Although they were both light heavyweights, they made up for their smaller stature with extra doses of viciousness in every move they hit, with Bob seeming to knock Harkey unconscious with a spinning Alabama Slam. One three count later and the two boisterous cousins had scored their first victory in PCW. Brian Lee vs. Gabriel Cade There was a lot of anticipation among the fans going into this match, as there had been advance buzz that "Bulldozer" Brian Lee was a talent to watch out for. The big man from Odessa, Florida gladly slapped palms with the fans on his way in to the sound of "Back In The Saddle" by Aerosmith , but once he got in the ring, he loomed over young Cade. He easily dominated Cade, tossing him from pillar to post before finishing him off with the Prime Time Slam (Chokeslam) for the win. Of all of the newcomers arriving PCW, thus far Lee's victory was the most convincing. California & Submission Title Match : Bob Backlund vs. Mystery Opponent The anticipation among the fans was cranked up even higher for this match, as they were eager to find out who would be the challenger for the dual titles. Backlund came out as sour faced as ever, with him stationing Jim Neidhart, Chris Candido and Louie Spicolli outside the ring. Curt Hennig, Dustin Rhodes and Lou Perez were out next, all with please looks on their faces. Hennig asked for the ringside microphone. Hennig : Well, we promised that we had something special lined up. We've been working on this for a long time, trying to bring someone back into the fold. Well, we are happy to announce that an old friend is coming back to the Brigade. Coming back to us from Chuluota, Florida … "Gator" Scott Hall! The fans explode into cheers of excitement as big Scott Hall runs out to the ring. Backlund and the Knights were livid , but Backlund quickly got his men under control and ordered them to observe the match. With both the Knights Templar and the Brigade at ringside, the ref had to lay down the law early on and threaten them with suspension if there were even a hint of interference. Hall and Backlund then got down to it. Hall managed to get the better of Backlund on a few tests of strength, but the champ was certainly no lightweight, and managed to use his skill and leverage to gain an advantage over Hall. Hall toughed it out and started hitting some big power moves that did some damage. Backlund in turn showed his incredible technical ability to battle back, including some high impact hip tosses. The tension increased until Backlund took Hall down with a body slam, then tried to procure the Chicken Wing. Quick as a flash, Hall wrapped Backlund in a small package. Backlund tried to escape, but Hall had him cinched in with his massive arms. One … two … THREE!!!! The crowd and the Brigade exploded in cheers while the Knights were in shock. Hall had done it. In his first match back, he had won the California Title. Backlund was throwing a temper tantrum, protesting the result, but there was nothing he could do. Hall held the title belt proudly above his head while Hennig, Rhodes and Perez congratulated him. The Bruise Brothers vs. John Raymond & Jed Hildebrand After the excitement of the Title Change, there was another debut. Ron & Don Harris, identical twin brothers going by the Bruise Brothers, came storming out and immediately attacked Raymond and Hildebrand. Showing their team name was no joke, these two bruisers whipped their opponents from pillar post, tossing them about like they were paper dolls. One of the two brothers (Don? I don't know) tossed Hildebrand out of the ring while the other hit a running Bombs Away Kneedrop on Raymond and got the pinfall. The PCW Tag Team scene is getting crowded, but the Harris Boys have already made a head start on carving a path for themselves. Brian Christopher vs. Robb Zbacnik The next wrestler to make his debut was quite a character. Although he was quite young, he wore flashy gear and strutted out to the ring with a gregarious sureness . He was incredibly eager to get the match started, tearing out of the blocks the moment the bell rang. While the bigger Zbacnik gave a bit of a hard time, Christopher ultimately prevailed, taking him down with a dropkick before hitting a Full Nelson Facebuster for the win. Whatever else you might say about Christopher, you certainly can't fault his enthusiasm. The Hollywood Vampires (The Vampire Warrior & "Gravedigger" Jimmie Lee) vs. Brook Geraghty & John Palyok Possibly the most bizarre debut came in the form of the Hollywood Vampires. Led to the ring by Paul Bearer and apparently the newest members of the Neighborhood Of Evil, they presented an impressive if terrifying sight. The Gravedigger was a brawny bearded bruiser who carried a shovel hoisted over his shoulder. The Vampire Warrior was a husky blonde haired gent in a white shirt and black pants who carried a goblet filled with a viscous red liquid. As he drank from it, it dribbled down his chin, and he then grinned to the camera, revealing a pair of sharp fangs. The moment the bell rang, they proved to be as unspeakably violent as their name would imply. They savagely brutalized Geraghty and Palyok until Lee put Palyok out of his misery with the Spinal Grinder (an incredibly violent spinebuster slam). It didn't seem possible, but the Neighborhood Of Evil has gotten even scarier. The Cheetah Kid vs. Ryan Aiken The final debut for the night was perhaps the most mysterious, the masked man known as the Cheetah Kid. With his distinctive jungle cat styled mask and ring gear, he stealthily made his way to the ring to confront Aiken. Based on his look, one would have expected a lot of fast paced , high flying moves, which were certainly delivered. But he also brought a surprising degree of hard hitting toughness with some blistering punches in the ring, as well as a high angle backdrop on Aiken that sent him crashing to the mat. Cheetah Kid polished off Aiken to finish the match in convincing fashion, and the fans were fascinated by this intriguing new addition to the ranks of PCW. Interview : Don Coss stands in the ring Coss : Ladies and gentlemen, my next guest needs no introduction … former Pacific Heavyweight Champion Nick Bockwinkel! Even though he couldn't really be called a fan favorite, the fans still cheered warmly and applauded him as he walked out to the ring. Nick was looking relaxed, dressed in a golf shirt and tan slacks, and had his usual look of self satisfaction on his face. Coss : Well, Nick, always an honor to have you with us. My understanding is that you have a big announcement for us. Bockwinkel : Indeed I do, Coss. When I first arrived in Pacific Coast Wrestling, I told everyone what my goal was. I had achieved everything in wrestling that could be imagined, and I had done it around the world. I wanted to come back close to where I started and have one more great run. Like with everything else, I achieved my goal. I won the Pacific Heavyweight Title, and I dare say that I was the greatest champion you have been privileged to see. But now that run has ended, and I find myself at the end of the road. It has been an incredible journey, but everything must end sooner or later. I have decided to go out on top and retire. The crowd gasps and Coss looks shocked. Coss : My word, Nick, that is a bombshell! Well, it has certainly been an incredible career for you. What do you have planned for the next chapter of your life? Bockwinkel : Well, I have enjoyed my time here on the west coast, it is time once again to move on. I spent much of my career in the Midwest, and that is where I will be returning. I figure you people have been blessed with my presence as much as you deserve, and it is now time for the fans in the Windy City to benefit from the same experience. But I will say this. I never needed the love of the fans. I fought for myself, for my own prestige and my own bankbook. But even if the fans in PCW never loved me, they always respected me. They showed respect for my abilities, for my accomplishments, and for every ounce of sweat I put into my matches. When I went out to the ring, I knew that my efforts would be appreciated. I wanted to go out on a high note, and the PCW fans helped make that possible. For that, I thank you. Pacific Coast Wrestling, I will never forget you! Pacific Heavyweight Title Match : Curt Hennig vs. Bret Hart On this day last year, Bret Hart challenged Barry Windham for the Pacific Heavyweight Title in a classic that was considered to be Hart's breakout match as a singles wrestler. This time, he would once again challenge for the Pacific Title, this time against another fellow second generation wrestler in Curt Hennig and this time as Pacific Television Champion. Hennig came out accompanied by fellow brigade members Dustin Rhodes and Lou Perez, while Hart was joined by his brother Owen and Brian Pillman. After a long evening of wrestling, the fans were eager to get things started and so were the wrestlers, so they got right down to business. Both men were keen to prove themselves, and set a wicked pace throughout the match. Hart wrestled a clean match but was very aggressive, determined that this would be the day he finally won the big prize. Hennig was equally intense, hitting some sensational dropkicks to keep some distance between him and Hart. The two kept ratcheting up the tension, with near fall following near fall. Hart looked to set Hennig up for the Sharpshooter with a Russian Legsweep. But Hennig blocked it and was able to hit the Hennig-Plex and finally hold Hart's shoulders to the mat for the three count. Hart held up Hennig's arm in victory and the fans applauded to cap off an amazing evening of wrestling.

Pacific Wrestling New Years Day Special from the Victoria Memorial Arena, Victoria, on ESPN / TSN, January 1st The Gold Exchange (Todd Morton & Jerry Lynn) vs. Dirk Been & BB Andersen There was a buzz among the fans before the match about rumours that seemed unthinkable but proved to be true : Leo Burke was now gone from both the Army and PCW. It was Dan Severn who had assumed command and accompanied the new duo. With the departure of Shane Douglas signaling the end of Black Gold, the Army seems to be reentering the tag team ranks by bringing back the Gold Exchange, with Todd Morton joining forces with Jerry Lynn, a gifted young rookie from Minnesota. They displayed great promise as they ran circles around Been and Andersen, dazzling the fans with their high speed offense. Severn watched with pride as they hit the Gold Rush (a Schoolboy Trip by Morton assisting a running crossbody press by Lynn) on Andersen for the win. The new age of the PCW tag team division starts here.

Not sure what the limits are on managers for starting out writers, but I think you should just be able to pick him up as a manager.

Great card, but especially loving Nick Busick being TV champ for a full year. It hurt to give him up and am very glad you are giving him the respect he deserves.

The Windy City, where the only thing immune to the wind is Uncle Eric's hair

Well, we are now only a couple of weeks away from PCW's big, extra length New Years Day Special. There has been a lot of buzz and anticipation as to this show. We can now reveal some of what will be taking place on this special. It will be crammed full of debuts of many exciting new talents. There will also be an interview with the Brigade and a special appearance from former Pacific Heavyweight Champion Nick Bockwinkel. But the biggest announcement will be the double main event : California & Submission Title Match : Bob Backlund (c) vs. A mystery member of the Brigade and Pacific Heavyweight Title Match : Curt Hennig (c) vs. Bret Hart

Glad my man Burke is off to a great start in Florida. He and TNT are both legit tough and can't wait to see how that shakes down in the ring.

Intrigued!

Intriguing! Florida + Kevin Sullivan = chaos.

Last one. Was originally planning on stringing the out a bit more, but I was unable to work on these for a while, and then got on a streak and ran with it. Have to make some re-writes of what I have so far of my New Years Special then get back to the rest of my first shows of the new year. Glad you guys enjoyed these, they were fun to do.

The scene comes up on, of all places, the Hollywood sign at night. Lit up with spotlights, there are clouds overhead and rain is starting to pelt down. In front of the sign stand two men. One is a bearded bruiser wearing a tunic with a shovel slung over his shoulder. The other is a blonde haired man with a white shirt and wearing a long black cloak. He turns to the camera and one can see that a viscous red liquid is dripping from his mouth. He turns to the camera and gives an evil grin, showing in his mouth there are a pair of sharp fangs. Suddenly, lightning cracks the sky … and just like that, they are gone. The shot fades to black and the text appears on the screen : Taking a bite out of PCW in 1988 … The Hollywood Vampires!

The scene comes up at a dark, grungy bar. Most of the people in the bar are wearing leather and other black clothing. "Ride The Lightning" by Metallica plays of the bar's sound system. At a booth in the back of the bar we find Tex- , errr, The Undertaker, Maxx Payne, and Paul Bearer sitting together. Undertaker and Payne are both holding bottles of beer, while Bearer holds a glass of red wine. The all look up and glare at the cameraman, who wisely beats a hasty retreat. Fade to black.

The scene comes up on a busy restaurant at brunch time. Bob Backlund, Chris Candido and Jim Neidhart are sitting around a table. On the table are plates piled high with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, toast, and other breakfast delights . In front of each of them is a tall glass of milk, with pitchers of milk also on the table. Candido reaches out to sneak a piece of toast, but Backlund spats his hand. Backlund : No! Not until grace is said! Neidhart! Offer the blessing! Neidhart : (folding his hands and muttering) LordblessthisfoodtoouruseandustothyserviceinJesusnameweprayAmen. Backlund and Candido : Amen! Backlund : Tuck in, gentlemen. Candido and Neidhart start piling food onto their plates and eagerly digging in. Backlund turns to the camera. Backlund : Greetings, plebians! As you can see, a healthy breakfast is an important part of a pure and righteous life. Of course, we are going out for brunch on Saturday, as Sunday is a day of worship. We have done our best to bring the truth to Pacific Coast Wrestling. But it seems that there are some people who just refuse to see the light. Al Snow and Gary Young have both fallen from the path and have been excommunicated from our ranks. But we will persevere. The Knights Templar will continue our crusade and spread enlightenment throughout the vice ridden west coast. That is all. You are dismissed.

The scene comes up at a busy casino. There is a busy craps table and many people are gathering around to see the excitement. Two men in flashy clothing with curly mullets are standing at the table. The each have lovely ladies on their arms. The lighter haired man has the dice and passes it to both women to blow on it before he makes the roll. We don't see how they land, but evidently very well, as everyone including the two men and their ladies start cheering. The darker haired one turns to the camera and gives a cheesy grin. The shot fades to black and the text appears on the screen : High rolling into PCW in 1988 … The Sin City Superstars.

The scene comes up in the jungle. Trees and foliage, sounds of birds and animals. The camera pans, it seems to catch movement but it is indistinct. The camera shot settles on one spot, and eventually , a figure emerges from the jungle. He is a man wearing a cat styled mask and cheetah patterned wrestling gear. He is crouched , stealthy, and moves with power and grace. And then, quick as that, he is gone. The shot fades to black and the text appears on the screen : Ready to take a bite out of PCW in 1988 … The Cheetah Kid!

The scene comes up on a collegiate wrestling meet. The focus is on a huge mustached man in a University Of Nebraska singlet. Even though they are in the same weight class, his opponent is nowhere hear his size. The match starts, and the mustached man quickly and easily dominates his opponent, swiftly and violently taking him down for an effortless victory. As he and his coaches leave the mat, he glares at the camera. The shot fades to black and the text appears on the screen : About to tear into PCW in 1988 … The Animal!

The scene comes up on a West Coast highway. Two motorcycles come roaring into view as "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf plays on the soundtrack. The motorcycles are ridden by two huge bearded men in leather vests and pants, their long bushy hair flying out behind their helmets. The camera follows them for a while before they race off over the horizon. The shot fades to black and the text appears on the screen : Riding into PCW in 1988 … the Bruise Brothers!

The scene comes up on a ritzy cocktail bar in Honolulu. Nick Bockwinkel, martini in hand and dressed to the nines as always, is chatting with a beautiful woman in a slinky dress. He turns to the camera. Bockwinkel : Greetings and salutations, cretinous humanoids! *cheeky grin* In 1987, it has been your privilege to have me as your Pacific Heavyweight Champion. It was a great run, but now it has ended. What has the future in store for Nick Bockwinkel? Well, I will drop by on New Years Day with a special message to let you know. Until then … (toasting the camera with his martini glass) Happy Holidays!

The scene comes up on a peaceful lake in the mountains of British Columbia. Sitting cross-legged on a pier is a man with long hair. He is wearing black pants, a black shirt, and a black leather jacket as well as sunglasses. He has his head lowered and appears to be deep in meditation. He raises his head, then slightly lowers his glasses, showing cold eyes. His faces slowly shifts to a slight, sinister smile. The shot fades to black and the text appears on the screen : Bringing his vision to PCW in 1988 … Cyrus The Virus!

The scene comes up on an American flag waving in the breeze. The shot dissolves to a flying American eagle. It continues to dissolve to various Washington, DC patriotic sites. The Washington Monument. The Lincoln Memorial. The White House. Finally, the Capitol Building. The camera comes down to the Capitol Steps. Standing at the top of the steps are two muscular men with their arms folded. They both are wearing masks. One in the pattern of an American Flag, the other with a pattern of an Eagle. The shot fades to black and the text appears on the screen : Soaring over PCW in 1988 … The Force Of July!

The scene comes up on Waikiki Beach. Sitting in a beach chair is "Playboy" Buddy Rose. He is wearing swimming trunks and sunglasses, and a pair of bikini clad beauties apply sun lotion to his considerable form. He holds a fruity tropical drink in his hand. He gives the trademark Buddy Rose grin to the camera. Rose : Greetings, PCW fans! It's good to be the Playboy! Just enjoying a well earned rest on the sunny sands of Waikiki along with my good friends from the Diamond Exchange. The camera turns and shows that , further along the beach, "Diamond" Timothy Flowers, "The Cuban Assassin" Angel Acevedo and Buzz Sawyer are all sitting in their own beach chairs with beers in their hands. Rose raises his drink in a toast to the Exchange, who raise their beers in response. Rose : As you can see, there is just me representing the Playboy Club today. But don't you think for a second that I don't have big plans. The Playboy all has a few tricks up his sleeve. And in 1988, Pacific Coast Wrestling will belong to the Playboy Club and the Diamond Exchange!

The scene comes up on a run down building with a sign on the front that says CONDEMNED. One can hear the sound of sledgehammers at work. The camera goes into the building and one sees two powerfully built blonde men with sledgehammers knocking down a wall. They are wearing construction helmets and are bare chested apart from construction vests. The sweat is flying off them as they destroy the wall. They then notice the camera. They both hoist their sledgehammers over their shoulders and give a surly look to the camera. The shot fades to black and the text appears on the screen : Breaking into Pacific Coast Wrestling in 1988 … The Destruction Crew!

The scene come up on back country roads in Alabama. Initially, it is quiet, but soon, a souped up car comes charging along the road, with a police car in hot pursuit. In the front of the car are two fair haired young men, hooting and hollering. "Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley plays loudly on the car stereo. It starts to look like the police car might just catch up, but the other car pulls a Bootleg turn and reverses direction. The police car attempts to do the same, but just ends up in a ditch. The two police get out of the car and have no choice but just stare at the other car as it vanishes into the distance. The shot fades to black and the text appears on the screen : Racing towards Pacific Coast Wrestling in 1988 … The Holly Cousins!