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MACW SUMMERTIME BLUES Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro North Carolina August 20th, 1983 The Tonga Kid defeated Doug Vines in 8:52 after coming off the top with a flying crossbody press. Standard opener to get the young Samoan over with high flying moves and a segment where Vines continually tried to headbutt Kid and slam his head into the turnbuckle only to slowly realize that wrestlers from the South Pacific have ridiculously hard heads. "Cowboy" Scott Casey defeated Chief Jay Strongbow in 4:52 with a bulldog. In a quick almost-squash, Strongbow took the advantage quick with chops, keeping Casey out of the ring in fear, but Casey soon realized that a 55 year old wrestler who can barely move posed little danger. Just like with Lightfoot and Eagles, Casey made short work of Strongbow and this time stomped on Strongbow's headdress after the match. Crusher Darsow defeated Brad Rheingans in 9:40 by reversing a victory roll. Darsow surprisingly wrestled clean and fair for the entire match and exchanged rough-looking power moves with Rheingans all the way through to the end where Rheingans climbed to the top and ended up on Darsow's shoulders attempting a victory roll, only for Darsow to clamp down halfway though keeping Rheingans down for the clean pin. Darsow didn't celebrate and just walked to the back with his head down. Terry Taylor and Hector Guerrero defeated The Vachons (Mad Dog and Butcher) in 12:48 when Taylor pinned Mad Dog with the flying forearm. Taylor played face-in-peril for the majority of the match with Hector shouting encouragement from the apron keeping the fans involved. Taylor was brutalized with uppercuts, chokes, slams, suplexes, and even some bites from the French-Canadien monsters. Finally he was able to avoid a charge by Butcher into the corner and tag in Hector who was a real house of fire. Hector thought he got the pin on Mad Dog after hitting his slingshot crossbody, but the ref only counted two. In the end, it was up to Taylor to nail Mad Dog with his flying forearm smash and pick up the victory. Guerrero looked a bit annoyed when Taylor got the pin, but soon celebrated and shouted that they would be the next NWA World Tag Team Champions. The Iron Sheik defeated David Von Erich in 14:20 when Buddy Rogers ran in and distracted the referee allowing The Iron Sheik to nail David from behind with his Persian clubs before putting him in the Camel Clutch. NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - BADSTREET MATCH The Russians (Volkoff & Markoff) © defeated The Fabulous Freebirds (Hayes & Gordy) in 14:34 to retain the title. This match went all over ringside at times with The Russians hitting Lenin's Tomb on Hayes on the floor and Gordy hitting a big boot on Markoff on the apron knocking him to the concrete being highlights of this all-out brawl. At the end Crusher Darsow came down as each team was recovering and Volkoff yelled at him to go away. Darsow came into the ring and Volkoff went up to him and pushed him back. Darsow took a moment and then pushed Volkoff back even harder. Michael Hayes saw this and started to walk up behind Volkoff. Before Volkoff could throw a punch in return, Darsow pushed him out of the way and nailed Hayes with a fist that apparently contained a roll of quarters as they went flying all over the ring. Darsow and Markoff double-teamed Gordy and Volkoff was able to get the pin. Volkoff, Markoff, and Darsow all hugged and Darsow walked to the back with them with both titles in his hands. NWA UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP "Dr. D" Dave Schultz © defeated Sgt. Slaughter in 19:52 with a flying corkscrew elbow. During the match Schultz was able to break the Cobra Clutch by pushing back off the turnbuckle for a close 2-count that made Slaughter break in order to not get pinned. Another rough brawl where Slaughter hit his gut buster and flying clothesline to almost pick up the victory, but in the end Schultz was able to nail his corkscrew elbow for the victory. After the match Schultz stuck his hand out for a handshake in respect for a hard fought battle and to the surprise of the crowd, Slaughter accepted. MAIN EVENT Ric Flair defeated Terry Funk in 19:01 with a piledriver. Non-stop action, with Flair and Funk really going at it. Flair was busted open when Buddy Rogers (who was at ringside with Funk) nailed him in the head with his cane. Funk hit Flair with a piledriver causing the crowd to gasp, but Flair was able to get his foot on the ropes. In the end Flair ducked out of the way of another cane shot causing Rogers to hit Funk and then he nailed Funk with two piledrivers for the big victory.

Jim Crockett Promotions in compliance with the National Wrestling Alliance presents - Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with your hosts Bob Caudle & David Crockett! Bob Caudle - Hello everyone, Bob Caudle here along with David Crockett for another big show from Jim Crockett Promotions and Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling! David Crockett - That’s right Bob and after last week, you just know that Ric Flair, David Schultz, and David Von Erich will be looking for some revenge. Bob Caudle - It was a regular Murderer’s Row last week with “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers leading an attack on our fan favorites with The Iron Sheik, NWA World Champion Harley Race, and in a big surprise, Terry Funk! Let’s take a look at what went down. (Footage is shown of the last 5 minutes of the previous week’s show with Terry Funk piledriving Ric Flair onto a steel chair and David Schultz and David Von Erich brawling with Harley Race and The Iron Sheik while Buddy Rogers yelled out orders) David Crockett - David Schultz is so upset about last week that he will put his NWA United States Title on the line to get into the ring with Terry Funk right here tonight! Bob Caudle - Ric Flair is here, David Von Erich will be in action, and tonight on Rogers’ Corner, Buddy Rogers welcomes Sgt. Slaughter. David Crockett - The hits just keep coming, I don't see us getting out of here without some sort of major brawl Bob. Bob Caudle - Lots of big stars in Mid-Atlantic this week as we prepare for tonight’s show in Greensboro, a show so bursting full of big time matches we can only call it “Summertime Blues”. David Crockett - There ain’t no cure Bob. We’ll be running down some of those big matches in just a little bit, but lets head to the ring for our opening match as David Von Erich shows us just what he’s made of. David Von Erich vs. Ben Alexander (David Von Erich played to the crowd and acknowledged his cheers before the match started, but once the bell rang he was all business laying into Alexander with lefts and rights. He worked at a leisurely pace showcasing his skills for the Mid-Atlantic audience including his patented high knee before finishing by making Alexander submit to the Von Erich trademark Iron Claw at 4:13.) Bob Caudle - And David Von Erich makes quick work of Ben Alexander. David Crockett - No surprise there Bob. When you come from a background as rich the Von Erich’s you’d need a top notch opponent to cause David to sweat. (David Von Erich heads to the announce booth) Bob Caudle - Now David, we know that last week you had a run in with some of the biggest stars in professional wrestling today. Terry Funk and Buddy Rogers are former NWA World Champions, Harley Race is the current NWA World Champion, but I’ve heard that you have your sights set on someone else. David Von Erich - That’s right, I mean jeez Bob I can’t let the Iron Sheik go around saying the type of stuff he’s saying about the good old U.S.A can I? All this talk about creating an NWA Iranian belt if he beats David Schultz? I have faith in my fellow David, but Sheik’s going to have to go through me first tonight in Greensboro at Summertime Blues. Bob Caudle - Well, interesting timing David. We’ve got The Iron Sheik coming out right now for a match against Bob Bradley. David Von Erich - That’s fine, I don’t want to hold the show up, I’ll show him what Texas and the US of A is about tonight. (The Iron Sheik walks out and heads right over to David Von Erich staring him down. Von Erich returns the glare. All of a sudden, Sheik spits in David’s face causing David to flinch and then immediately throw a solid punch knocking Sheik’s headpiece off. Before they can go at it, preliminary wrestlers from the back run out and hold David back as Sheik walks to the ring taunting Von Erich) David Crockett - Holy moly, we almost had a brawl on our hands. Bob Caudle - You never know what you’re going to see on Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, but we do know that tonight these two titans will go at it Greensboro at the Coliseum. The Iron Sheik vs. Bob Bradley (Sheik seemed to be having fun tossing Bradley around like a rag doll with belly to back, belly to belly, and gutwrench suplexes followed by an impressive gutbuster. Bradley got a short comeback with some quick dropkicks that knocked Sheik off balance, but Bradley was quickly was brought back down to earth with a short-arm clothesline. Sheik slapped on the Camel Clutch and laughed as Bradley screamed with pain as he submitted at 5:34.) David Crockett - I don’t know Bob, both Von Erich and the Sheik looked mighty impressive today. Bob Caudle - It’ll be a battle tonight David, but right now we need to head over to Rogers Corner where “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers has yet another exciting guest for us. (Pan over to Rogers’ Corner, a set up with two chairs. Buddy Rogers is sitting in one with a mic) Buddy Rogers - Welcome one and all to Rogers Corner, the highlight of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling each and every week. I’ve brought you Harley Race and Terry Funk, but today we have one of the most impressive men in the sport today. Just a few months ago he was on top of the world here in Mid-Atlantic, but now he’s making a scene in Puerto Rico, here is Sgt. Slaughter! (Buddy Rogers brings his hand up in a military salute as Sgt. Slaughter walks out wearing his usual hat.) Sgt. Slaughter - At ease Mr. Rogers. I appreciate the respect, but I should really be saluting you. Buddy Rogers - How kind of you to say. First, I have to mention how impressed I was with your past battles here in Mid-Atlantic. You really were a one man wrecking crew. Sgt. Slaughter - Thank you, thank you. After disposing of those maggots Steamboat and Youngblood, I knew I had accomplished all I could in the Mid-Atlantic area so I set my sights on bringing purpose and respect to other parts of the world, just like America always has. Puerto Rico is just the first stop on Sgt. Slaughter’s Goodwill Tour. Buddy Rogers - I’m a bit jealous, those Puerto Ricans are going to learn a lot. Sgt. Slaughter - Absolutely they will. Because if my standards aren’t met, there’s going to a lot of maggots who will feel the power of the Cobra Clutch. Buddy Rogers - Well, I’ve asked you here today Sergeant because we have a bit of a pest problem here in Mid-Atlantic. You see, there’s not only an imposter “Nature Boy” running around by the name of Ric Flair, but our so-called United States Champion is a redneck by the name of “Dr. D” David Schultz who we all know is certainly no doctor. Sgt. Slaughter - Doesn’t seem to be much of an American either. Buddy Rogers - That’s right. Tonight in Greensboro, I’m going to solve my Flair problem with the help of the one and only Terry Funk, but when it comes to U.S. Champions, I knew there was only one man I needed to call; the man who held that belt for 305 days. Sgt. Slaughter - I take it that’s an order, sir. Buddy Rogers - It is, and I know you’ll get the job done tonight. (David Schultz comes out, United States title over his shoulder and barges onto the set.) David Schultz - My ears are bleeding! Buddy Rogers, you think this overgrown G.I. Joe doll is gonna take my title back to Puerto Rico? That don’t sound very likely to me. I know what’s actually gonna happen is I’ll beat this boy from the Halls of Montezuma all the way to the shores of Tripoli, have a cold one, keep my title, have another cold one, and wake up in someone else’s bed tomorrow morning. (Sgt. Slaughter fumes, but Rogers keeps him back) Buddy Rogers - Say what you want, if Slaughter can’t get the job done, I know the Iron Sheik will! (Slaughter glares at Rogers and starts to question what was just said, but Rogers quickly placates him off-mic. Schultz laughs as we head back to Caudle and Crockett) Bob Caudle - Slaughter and Schultz, tonight for the United States Title. David Crockett - We know what kind of man Sgt. Slaughter is. I thought we were rid of him Bob. Bob Caudle - One can only imagine what will happen if wins that US belt for the third time. David Crockett - Yeah, next week we’ll have a Cobra Clutch Challenge. Bob Caudle - Let’s not jump the gun David. If anyone can take down the Sarge it’s David Schultz. Now let’s head to the ring for our first feature match of the evening, NWA World Tag Champion Nikolai Volkoff warms up for his team’s big title defense against the Freebirds tonight with one member of a team that’s making waves, Terry Taylor. Nikolai Volkoff vs. Terry Taylor (Both men came out with their respective partners (Chris Markoff, Hector Guerrero), but neither impacted the match until the very end. At first Taylor kept Volkoff off-balance with multiple dropkicks and when Volkoff tried to grab Taylor from behind, Taylor was able to counter with a quick jawbreaker, followed by a swinging neck breaker that sent Volkoff from the ring to regroup. Soon however, Volkoff’s superior size and veteran experience slowed things down. Taylor spent some time in Volkoff’s huge bearhug and was subject to the pain of a gorilla press slam into a backbreaker. Still Taylor was able to kick out as Guerrero led the fans in motivating cheers. Volkoff went back to the bearhug one time too many and Taylor was able to box his ears and scramble up and over Volkoff’s back taking him down with a sunset flip for a close two count. Taylor went to the ropes to set up a flying forearm only for Markoff to grab his right leg, tripping him down. Guerrero immediately ran over and began brawling with Markoff at ringside. As the referee was distracted, Crusher Darsow ran out and got on the apron looking to help Volkoff clinch the victory. Unfortunately for the Russians, Taylor reversed an Irish whip causing the unaware Volkoff to collide with Darsow sending him backwards into a rollup for the pin at 12:44.) (As Volkoff, Markoff, and Darsow recovered, Hector Guerrero ran into the ring and celebrated with his partner.) David Crockett - Wow, what an upset! Terry Taylor defeats Tag Champion Nikolai Volkoff! Bob Caudle - Here comes Taylor now, let’s get a word. Terry Taylor - Wow! I don’t know what to sa- Hector Guerrero - I do! The Russians just learned that Guerreros and friends of the Guerreros aren’t to be taken lightly! I’m going to be a tag team champion real soon baby! (Guerrero grabs Taylor around the shoulder and mugs for the camera before the two head to the back still celebrating) David Crockett - Those two are over the moon, as they should be. But wait, it looks like there’s some dissension among the Russians. (Volkoff, Markoff, and Darsow head to the announce desk. Volkoff pokes Darsow in the chest and screams in Russian before switching to English.) Nikolai Volkoff - You! You are not wanted! You are not Russian! You are not Soviet! You are not Tag Champion! Crusher Darsow - I’m sorry, I made a mistake! Please don’t do this! Chris Markoff - You were never part of this team Darsow. We did not request your presence. Stop sticking your American nose into our business. Crusher Darsow - Please, next time wil- Nikolai Volkoff - There is no next time! No more warnings! (Volkoff and Markoff storm off leaving Darsow to plead alone.) Bob Caudle - And it looks like Crusher Darsow’s Russian allegiance was all in his head. David Crockett - Chris Markoff was right though Bob, I don’t think the Russians have ever even acknowledged Darsow before this. Bob Caudle - All three men are going to have a chance to change their luck tonight with The Russians defending against The Freebirds in a Badstreet Match and Darsow’s chickens coming home to roost as he meets Brad Rheingans. David Crockett - Lots of big matches announced, but that’s not even the whole of it. The main event is Ric Flair vs. Terry Funk! Bob Caudle - A huge card tonight for the Carolinas. Now let’s head back to the ring as Billy Two Eagles tries to get revenge on Scott Casey for these actions last week. (Footage from last week is shown with Casey defeating Joe Lightfoot, mocking his Native American heritage, and challenging Billy Two Eagles) “Cowboy” Scott Casey vs. Billy Two Eagles (Eagles caught Casey off guard by immediately laying into him with chops before taking him off his feet with a big clothesline. Eagles did his war dance and got the crowd cheering and when Casey got up and threw some punches, Eagles was able to give them right back, knocking Casey into a corner to regroup. Eventually Casey was able to hit a shoulderbreaker, but missed a bulldog allowing Eagles to slap on a bow-and-arrow submission which almost got the job done.. Eagles went up for a flying knee drop, but was crotched on the top after Casey knocked into the ropes. Casey took advantage of Eagles precarious position and hit a big superplex for the victory in 6:32.) (After the match Casey picked Eagles up, kicked him in the gut, and drove him back down with a successful bulldog) David Crockett - Scott Casey narrowly defeats Billy Two Eagles, but that post-match attack was uncalled for. Scott Casey - Get out my way Crockett, it’s a real man’s time to talk. I said it once, but I guess I gotta say it again, this ain’t no Little Bighorn and no injun is gonna beat a real-life cowboy. I know Lightfoot and Eagles are gonna be hidin’ in their teepees, lookin’ over their shoulders to make sure I’m not there to beat them down again and again. Cause you know I will! (Chief Jay Strongbow suddenly appears from the back) David Crockett - Oh my, it’s Chief Jay Strongbow! Chief Jay Strongbow - Scott Casey, you’ve insulted my people and now you’re looking at the man who will avenge the insults you’ve placed upon my brothers Joe Lightfoot and Billy Two Eagles tonight in Greensboro. Scott Casey - Oh really? Cause all I see is another dead inj- (Strongbow chops Casey so hard in the chest he goes flying over the announce booth out of sight for the camera. Casey gets up fists raised, but Strongbow is already heading to the back) Bob Caudle - Chief Jay Strongbow, in Mid-Atlantic to take down Scott Casey. David Crockett - Wow, Casey vs. Strongbow, tonight in Greensboro! Bob Caudle - Now we’re going to see Michael Hayes in action, but I know the Freebirds have some things to say about tonight’s tag title match. (“Badstreet USA” plays and Hayes and Gordy make their way out to the desk) Michael Hayes - The boys are back in town and soon Brother Buddy is gonna come back to Mid-Atlantic and be given a tag team title because tonight the Russians’ reign of terror ends. Terry Gordy - I’m gonna be a double champion! Michael Hayes - That’s because you’re double tough! You know, they’re a lot of new faces here in the Carolinas: Scott Casey, David Schultz, The Iron Sheik, Terry Gordy - Terry Funk, Hector Guerrero and Terry Taylor, Michael Hayes - Sgt. Slaughter, The Tonga Kid, hell my cousin told me he wants to come in and throw down here. Terry Gordy - Cousin Franklin? Michael Hayes - You know it, and the point is that there may be a lot of new faces here, including us Freebirds, but us Freebirds are here to stay. This here is Freebird territory now and no Iranian, Russian, Terry Gordy - Wannabe Russian, Michael Hayes - or Cowboy is gonna change that! And tonight Volkoff and Markoff, you’re gonna find yourself on a real bad side of town and those titles will find a new place to dwell, down at the end of a badstreet baby! Bob Caudle - And to the ring where Tony Zane awaits Michael Hayes for our next contest. Michael Hayes vs. Tony Zane (Gordy headed to the back as Hayes took his time, but was totally in control, fooling around for the entire match. He strutted and mocked Zane before finally finishing him off with a DDT at 4:31) (Suddenly Volkoff and Markoff rushed the ring and nailed Hayes from behind with a double clothesline. Markoff picked him up and Volkoff hit Lenin’s Tomb before Terry Gordy ran down with a chair clearing the Russians from the ring.) David Crockett - Those dirty Russians, off all the low down things! Bob Caudle - The Freebirds will have a chance for revenge tonight, but now let’s go to Tony Schiavone in the ring as he runs down the card of Mid-Atlantic’s big end of the summer extravaganza, Summertime Blues! Tony Schiavone - Thanks Bob! And what a card we have for you tonight! The fans in Greensboro will see: The Tonga Kid take on Doug Vines Chief Jay Strongbow challenge “Cowboy” Scott Casey Crusher Darsow face the man he betrayed, Brad Rheingans Hector Guerrero and Terry Taylor try to keep their hot streak alive against The Vachons David Von Erich battles The Iron Sheik The NWA World Tag Team Titles are on the line in a Badstreet Match with The Russians facing Michael Hayes and NWA World Television Champion Terry Gordy of the Fabulous Freebirds. There are no rules! NWA United States Champion “Dr. D” David Schultz faces the challenge of former champion Sgt. Slaughter and in our main event… “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair faces off with Terry Funk! Bob Caudle - Thank you Tony! I’ve seen many big shows before in Mid-Atlantic, but that’s a real doozy. David Crockett - It really is Bob. So many big names, Mid-Atlantic really is the place to be. Bob Caudle - Before our main event I know that there’s one man who has some things to get off his chest, the one and only “Nature Boy Ric Flair”! (Ric Flair walks out wearing a neck brace.) Ric Flair - I'm walking around with a neck brace unable to do basic tasks due to Terry Funk’s attack on me last week. Buddy Rogers! Iron Sheik! Terry Funk! Harley Race! You’ve all banded together to take me out! Why me? Why the Nature Boy? Whoo! Buddy Rogers, you think I’m not worthy of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship? I held that belt for almost two years, taking on every top name in the business. Iron Sheik? Already beat you. Terry Funk? Already beat you. Harley Race? Already beat you and I’ll beat you again! Whoo! But that can wait for now. Because Terry Funk, you dare come into Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, you come into my house and blindside me? Now let’s get it straight; you know, I’ve been wrestling for ten years. I’ve done it all, I’ve paid my dues. And no one, I don’t care if your God himself, will come into my home and treat me the way you have. Terry Funk! I’m going to retire you! I’m going to send you home to Amarillo in a bag marked return to sender! You’re through! Because guess what? You hurt me bad last week, you really did, but....my neck is A-OK. I've got the best doctors and masseuses money can buy! (Flair tears the neck brace off) Whooooo! And Buddy Rogers and Harley Race? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, whether you like it or not, learn to love it because “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair is the best thing going today! Whoooooooo! Bob Caudle - That’s “Nature Boy” Ric Flair talking about his match with Terry Funk tonight and I understand he’s now going to join us on commentary for our big main event match right now, NWA United States Champion David Schultz defends his belt against the one and only Terry Funk. David Crockett - And as we get set for that I want all the fans to know that already signed for next week will be Mad Dog Vachon vs. The Tonga Kid, Buddy Roberts of the Freebirds will be back in action against Butcher Vachon, and this just in, World Champion Harley Race will be back in Richmond, Virginia with us next week. Ric Flair - I’m calling it right now, when I finish off Terry Funk tonight in Greensboro, I’ll have no distractions keeping me away from Harley Race. Harley Race, next week, me and you, mano-a-mano, for the title! Bob Caudle - Well there you go, it looks like we may get the biggest rematch of the year next week right here on Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, but now lets head to the ring. NWA United States Championship - “Dr. D” David Schultz vs. Terry Funk (Schultz was already in the ring and ran out to attack Funk as he began his entrance. Funk shook off a couple of rights and actually ran into the bleachers to recover and throw a tantrum. He finally entered the ring and Schultz continued to unload some closed fists to the face knocking Funk all over the place. Funk was able to get the upper hand after low blowing Schultz while the ref had forced a break in the corner. Funk beat on Schultz with more punches, an atomic drop, and a brain buster for a very close 2 count. He slammed Schultz with a nice suplex, but a second attempt led to Schultz reversing it, sending both men over the top. They both took much of the ref’s count to recover, but then started brawling around the ring with Funk being sent hard into the post. Back in, Funk was able to reverse an Irish whip and take Schultz down with a backdrop. Trying for the piledriver, Funk was unable to get Schultz up and was backdropped himself. Schultz went up top and hit his corkscrew elbow, but Funk got his foot on the ropes. Schultz then went for his own piledriver, but was again low blowed after giving Schultz dead weight on each attempt. Both men spent time recovering and with both on their feet the punches began again. On one punch, Schultz ducked under and grabbed Funk into a backslide and surprisingly was able to grab him for the flash 3-count at 17:31.) (The Iron Sheik started to come out, but before Flair could leave the announce desk David Von Erich tackled Sheik and the two began brawling. Sgt. Slaughter then appeared and as Schultz was getting up after his long hard-fought battle, Slaughter swooped in and put him the Cobra Clutch. Flair tried to hit the ring and make the save, but was caught by Funk who began brawling with Flair.) David Crockett - Madness, this is madness! Von Erich and the Sheik are almost in the crowd! Bob Caudle - Schultz is still locked in the Cobra Clutch and Flair just sent Funk backstage! We’re out of time folks, but you’re getting a taste of some of the battles taking place in just a few hours. We’ll have news for you next week, so long!

I think a major difference is I look at PPV's as a whole so the high peak of 2013 doesn't change the fact that I have no desire to rewatch that show. I'd watch Cena-Bryan right now, but would never go back and watch the whole show.

Yeah, but you were the voice of reason a lot of times Johnny. Solidarity.

I love all you guys, but that Best Summerslam Ever show was super frustrating and frankly embarrassing at points. "I don't remember this, so it couldn't have been memorable" isn't a legit argument, especially when discussing shows over a decade old. Also taking into account region and generation, it may have been a good idea to have someone like JT on who grew up with these shows to counterbalance the opinions of 90's WWF. The double standard of having 2005 go to the second round due to a short Edge-Hardy match, an overrated Guerrero-Mysterio match, and a funny, but meaningless HBK/Hogan match and 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, and almost 2002 get roundly dismissed is ludicrous. 1989 has Brainbusters vs. Hart Foundation, Rude vs. Ultimate Warrior, and Martel/Rougeaus vs. Santana/Rockers which are all really fun or great. 1990 I'd put a level down, but the Powers and Glory vs. Jannetty, Demolition vs. Hart Foundation, Hogan vs Quake, and Warrior vs Rude are all worth watching, plus the return of evil Slaughter and Kerry vs. Perfect. 1993 is super underrated. Steiners vs. Heavenly Bodies, Gunns/Tatanka vs. Bigelow/Headshrinkers, and the Hart/Doink-Lawler saga are all top notch. The rest of the matches are all interesting whether it be Dibiase's last major WWF match, Luger and his story vs Yokozuna, Perfect-Shawn in an average battle or Ludvig Borga squashing Jannetty. 1995 deserves praise for the ladder match plus Hakushi vs Kid, Horowitz vs. Skip, and Hart vs. Yankem. None are MOTY contenders other than the ladder match, but it's a fun show. The 2002 talk pissed me off. That's a show that top to bottom is great and is the only Summerslam to win the WON Show of the Year. That's not the reason it should be number one, but it certainly talks to its reputation at the time and it holds up. Angle-Mysterio, Edge-Guerrero, Benoit-RVD (I don't DQ Benoit), Michaels-HHH, and Rock-Brock go up against any other major show. Plus that Test-Undertaker match is actually quite good. When the worst match on a 8 match show is either Flair-Jericho or Storm/Christian vs. Booker/Goldust, you know it's a good show. 1998 is overrated. I'm a 90's WWF guy but had the misfortune to drop out during my years between adolescence and teenager and missed 1998. When I went back to watch it without any sort of emotional connection, I found that show alright, but kinda boring. The Rock-HHH match is the ladder match version of the Hart Cage Match 4 years earlier. Plus lots of meh wrestling on the undercard. 2013 is good but there's literally nothing other than the top 3 matches and I like cards with more variety than 2 all-time great matches that take up one hour. Alberto-Christian is fine, but almost overrated due to people trying to make sure it's not overshadowed. Long rant aside, I wish you guys had at least made a playlist of 10-20 matches to revisit that sounded interesting, but had been forgotten before doing this. Actually enjoyed the show overall, but that's my two cents.

Ballsack Mahoney

Friday August 19th 1983 MACW Live from Township Auditorium in Columbia, South Carolina Tonga Kid defeated Bob Bradley in 8:30 with a flying crossbody press. Terry Taylor defeated Butcher Vachon in 11:23 with a flying forearm smash. Brad Rheingans defeated Crusher Darsow by countout in 11:51 when Darsow rolled out of the ring after a german suplex. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Hector Guerrero in 7:50 with a piledriver after biting Guerrero's forehead after a ref bump. NON-TITLE The Fabulous Freebirds (Hayes & Gordy) defeated NWA World Tag Team Champions The Russians (Volkoff & Markoff) in 9:12 when Gordy pinned Markoff following a powerbomb following botched interference by Crusher Darsow. NWA UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP "Dr. D" Dave Schultz © defeated The Iron Shiek by DQ in 13:01 when Sheik broke his Iranian flag across Schultz's back and put him in the Camel Clutch until multiple referees and preliminary wrestlers were able to break the hold. Terry Funk defeated David Von Erich in 16:55 after a rollup with a handful of tights. MAIN EVENT Ric Flair defeated Sgt. Slaughter in 20:45 after kicking off the top turnbuckle while in Slaughter's Cobra Clutch causing both men to fall backwards with Slaughter's shoulders on the mat due to him not breaking the hold.

Wahoo is still in, just swamped with work. RocketCrypt has been contacted, but no response yet. Let's give him until at least the weekend before making any decisions.

Another strong show. Love not knowing what year will be covered each week as it keeps things interesting. So much variety, basically like watching a yearbook disc.

PWI Lords Of The Ring was released in 1985 right? Usually thought of as the first home video for wrestling.

Thursday August 18th 1983 MACW Television Taping from Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Return of the Funker Terry Funk made a surprise return last week attacking Ric Flair, David Schultz, and David Von Erich. Tonight he challenges David Schultz in a contest for the NWA United States Title! Tag Champion in singles action One half of the NWA World Tag Team Champions Nikolai Volkoff takes on a member of MACW's hottest up and coming tag team, Terry Taylor. Chris Markoff and Hector Guerrero are sure to be at ringside. And what about Crusher Darsow? Plus... Cowboy vs. Indian Round 2 as Scott Casey takes on Billy Two Eagles after making quick work of Joe Lightfoot last week! David Von Erich, The Iron Sheik, and Michael Hayes will be in action! Don't miss... Rogers Corner with Sgt. Slaughter! An appearance by... Ric Flair! Still recovering from Funk's attack last week, he's got some words for the former NWA World Champion, as well as current champion Harley Race. To be aired on Saturday, August 20th.

He is, people that have picked have gone to the bottom just like last month. RocketCrypt can pick whenever he shows up. JHawk can pick or pass now.

Definitely not a fail. I think it was a pretty great first step in carving out a niche for MLW in this new crazy world of 1983 wrestling.

I'm impressed by the idea and execution as I assume the NJPW/MLW relationship is just getting started. As for it going almost 2 hours, I don't know because that's a very long show. Also, I don't think most of the players were built up on TV at all beforehand so would a crowd in Nova Scotia of all places care about Riki Choshu? He's had one TV match and I don't think NJPW TV aired in Canada. Don't get me wrong, I love what you're doing, but that's my initial reaction. All for thinking outside the box and I look forward to the next chapter in this story.

Such a stacked show.

I find booking out long term schedules and shows for the next 3-4 months works wonders. The reason I can post TV and house show results like clockwork is because I spent a couple days mapping out everything, in detail for the next 3 months and outlines for after. I literally just open my notepad and type up what the house show results I planned were each day. TV takes longer because I need to flesh it out, but if you were to ask what I had planned on my show on October 27th, I could tell you every match/angle. Takes a bit of work in the short run, but the benefit is I don't need to pay much attention to this on a daily basis until at least the end of the year. Maybe not the best for you now since you're tiring, but if you get that second wind I recommend it.

Thanks, feels very gratifying to get such great feedback. Consistency is the key, it's a real routine right now to just post my daily results. As long as I can stay on point, I'll be able to keep MACW going for a long time. Flair gets to have the most fun right now cause of the impending title run, but 1984 will be a real trip for the Birds. I can't wait to post the next TV leading to that night's Greensboro show, "Summertime Blues".

So Bret is Mr. Summerslam, correct? 1989-1994 are all good to great, 1995 against Yankem isn't anything special, but not horrible, and then 1997 is great again.

RocketCrypt's time is up. He can choose to pick or pass whenever he shows back up. I pass. Boon is up and we already know he wants Scott Armstrong. KrisZ is up.

Tuesday August 16th 1983 MACW Live from Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg, South Carolina Terry Taylor defeated Ben Alexander in 7:25 with a flying forearm smash. The Iron Sheik defeated Hector Guerrero in 13:10 with the Iranian Drop (two-handed chokeslam). Brad Rheingans defeated Crusher Darsow by DQ in 7:05 when Darsow grabbed the ref as Rheingans went for a german suplex. Chris Markoff defeated The Tonga Kid in 13:00 with the Russian Sickle The Fabulous Freebirds (Hayes & Gordy) defeated The Vachons (Mad Dog & Butcher) in 10:10 when Gordy pinned Butcher following a powerbomb. NWA UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP "Dr. D" Dave Schultz © defeated "Cowboy" Scott Casey in 11:01 with a piledriver. MAIN EVENT Ric Flair defeated Nikolai Volkoff in 18:21 by making him submit to the Figure-Four.

Monday August 15th 1983 MACW Live from Dorton Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina Tonga Kid defeated Bob Bradley in 12:41 with a flying crossbody press. Scott Casey defeated Rudy Diamond in 5:51 with a bulldog. NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP Hector Guerrero & Terry Taylor defeated The Russians (Volkoff & Markoff) © by DQ in 13:31 when Volkoff was disqualified for breaking up a pin by stomping on the ref following a Taylor flying forearm to Markoff. Crusher Darsow defeated Brad Rheingans in 15:24 with the Russian Sickle. MAIN EVENT Michael Hayes and David Schultz defeated The Iron Sheik and Mad Dog Vachon in 21:20 when Schultz pinned Vachon with a piledriver.

Good point, I would assume so.

Phenomenal show guys. Each week gets better and better and no disrespect to Todd and Joe, but Brian was the best guest yet. Each guest improves on the previous. Had maybe heard Brian's name before, but had no expectations so I was blown away by his knowledge and humor. Even before the big SMW stories, I was suitably impressed. Between this and Dangerous Alliance, I'm not sure what podcast I look forward to more often.

Armstrongs vs. Mantell, especially now that Mantell has the title is money. A very authentic faux-Southeastern if that makes sense. LOVE LOVE LOVE young babyface Jim Cornette.