Southeastern Championship Wrestling - Event Centre

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Sunday 11th September 1983

Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola, FL

Bell Time 7:30pm

1. Bobby Eaton and Tom Pritchard defeat Art Crews and Scott Armstrong in 8 minutes following a Top Rope Alabama Jam form Eaton to Armstrong followed by the pinful. The team of Eaton and Pritchard move onto facing off with the Fabulous Ones tomorrow evening in Birmingham in their biggest contest to date.

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2. The Assassins with Paul Jones defeat The Latin Lovers (Vinnie Valentino and Javier Cruz) in 7 minutes following a Double Splash to Cruz and the 3 count. The Assassins have a Southeastern Tag Team Title match tomorrow evening against Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner.

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3. Charlie Cook defeats The Moondog with Paul Jones after 6 minutes when Cook hits a Running Football Tackle. After the match TV Champion "Professor" BIll Ash runs down to the ring and tries to attack Charlie Cook but Cook fends him off.

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4. Southeastern Tag Team Champions Tim Horner and Ricky Gibson and The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne) go to a 15 minute time limit draw in an excellent contest. The Nightmares recently returned to the Alabama area following a brief run in Georgia.

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5. Tommy and Johnny Rich with Larry Hamilton in their corner defeat the Studd Stable team of Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden with Ron Fuller in their corner. The Rich's got the victory after Tommy hit a Thesz Press on Golden and got the 3 count after 13 minutes of brawling. After the match all 6 men brawled to the changing rooms.

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6. NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race and "Bullet" Bob Armstrong defeat Southeastern Heavyweight Champion "Dirty" Dutch Mantell and The Flame when World Champion Harley Race pinned The Flame following a Diving Headbutt from the top rope in 18 minutes of action.

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Monday 12th September 1983

Jefferson Civic Centre, Birmingham, AL

Bell Time 7:30pm

1. Charlie Cook wins a 10 Man Battle Royal for $500 when eliminating "Professor" Bill Ash last following a Running Football Tackle knocking Ash over the top rope. The battle royal also included Scott Armstrong, Art Crews, The Moondog, The Masked Medic's, Josh Stroud, Gene Ligon and Ted Allen.

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2. The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne) defeat The Latin Lovers (Javier Cruz & Vinnie Valentino) in 10 minutes when Danny Davis hit a Tombstone Piledriver on Valentino for the victory for his team.

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3. Best Of 3 Series: Ron Fuller defeats Larry Hamilton in 6 minutes following using the Fuller Lock to submit Hamilton to put The Studd Stable 1-0 up in the series.

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4. Best Of 3 Series: Johnny Rich defeats Jimmy Golden in 9 minutes when he hits a Flying Cross Body Press on Golden followed by the pinful and the 3 count, leveling the series at 1 a piece.

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5. Best Of 3 Series: Robert Fuller defeats Tommy Rich when Ron Fuller distracted the referee and Jimmy Golden rolled into the ring and hit Rich when a chair busting him open and Fuller rolled over and got the 3 count to win the Series in 8 minutes.

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6. Southeastern Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner with Jim Cornette defeat The Assassins with Paul Jones when Jim Cornette tripped Assassin #1 which lead to Tim Horner hitting a Running Dropkick and the pin for the 3 count. Gibson and Horner were unaware of the trip. After the match Cornette told Gibson and Horner what he had done and their disapproval was shown when they sent him back to the locker room while they celebrated in the ring.

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7. "Bullet" Bob Armstrong defeat The Flame in 12 minutes when he hit a Jawbreaker on The Flame. The match went all round the arena finally making its way back to the ring for Armstrong to get the victory.

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8. The Fabulous Ones (Stan Lane & Steve Keirn) defeat the team of Bobby Eaton and Tom Pritchard in 21 minutes following a Superkick to Pritchard followed by the pin. This was a fantastic match with some very innovative tag team offence. After the match Eaton and Pritchard attacked The Fabulous Ones to get their heat back.

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9. NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race defeats Southeastern Heavyweight Champion "Dirty" Dutch Mantell after 17 minutes of heavy hitting brawling. The finish came when Race hit a Running High Knee that caught Mantell of guard and then covered him for the 3 count. After the match The Flame ran down to the ring and attack Race with Mantell only for "Bullet" Bob to come out and level the odds and fend of Mantell and Flame.

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Tuesday 13th September 1983

Expo Centre, Mobile, AL

Bell Time 8pm

1. The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne) defeat Scott Armstrong and Josh Stroud when Danny Davis hits a Tombstone Piledriver on Stroud after 8 minutes of action.

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2. Charlie Cook defeats The Moondog with Paul Jones after 5 minutes of action where The Moondog with the help of his manager used several dirty tactics, but in the end Cook was able to hit his Running Football Tackle on Moondog that finished of The Moondog.

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3. Bobby Eaton and Tom Pritchard defeat The Latin Lovers (Vinnie Valentino & Javier Cruz) in 12 minutes following a Piledriver from Pritchard to Cruz followed by the the 3 count.

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4. Southeastern Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner defeat The Assassins with Paul Jones following a DQ when Bill Ash and The Moondog storm the ring and attack the champions after 8 minutes of action.

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5. Ron Fuller defeats Larry Hamilton in 9 minutes following The Fuller Lock being applied and Hamilton submitting.

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6. In an All Star Contest NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, Tommy and Johnny Rich defeat the team of Southeastern Heavyweight Champion "Dirty" Dutch Mantell, The Flame and Studd Stable Members Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden n 28 minutes following Harley Race hitting a Running High Knee on The Flame followed by the pin for the win.

[dawho5]

The main in Mobile looks incredible. I'm liking the major feuds and the more midcard feuds as well. Fabs vs. Eaton/Pritchard looks awesome.

[rainmakerrtv]

Would have loved to have seen that Birmingham main. The Studs Stable are a flock of dirty birdies and I hope they get what they have coming to them.

[LowBlowPodcast]

I like to see the definition of a Territory here with Southeastern. I feel like you hold true to the Territory feel while some others try to get a little big for their britches, myself mostly. The Fullers, Golden, and Dirty Dutch against Bullet Bob and a host of other home grown stars. I would honestly like to see what Bobby Eaton would look like growing up through this promotion as a premiere babyface to go against some of these heels and bleeding all over the place to get over and find a way to come out on top. Keep doin work.

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SOUTHEASTERN CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING TV

Saturday 17th September 1983

Taped in front of a live studio audience at the WTVY Television Studio in Dothan, AL

Hosted by Charlie Platt and Rick Stewart

 

The opening credits roll and we pan to Charlie Platt and Rick Stewart at the announcer’s desk where we get introduced to another week of great wrestling action. Charlie Platt infos the fans before we start with any action, we have to address Bob Armstrong’s actions last week. As you know neither Bob nor Dutch Mantell can be at the television studio at the same time, last week Bob Armstrong broke this rule as he turned up at the WTVY studio and attacked Dutch Mantell, whether right or wrong, he must now pay a penalty fine of $1500. But on the back of this, the championship committee are fully aware of the issues surround his return and that’s why this week in Birmingham, there will be a “Loser Leaves Town For 90 Days Steel Cage Match” for the Southeastern Heavyweight Championship when “Bullet” Bob Armstrong faces of with champion “Dirty” Dutch Mantell, but not only that The Flame will be handcuffed to the returning Brad Armstrong to make there is no outside interference. If that wasn’t enough, the Southeastern Tag Team Titles will be up for grabs in a “Loser Leaves Town Forever” when champions Tim Horner and Ricky Gibson face of with the Assassins. We will hear from both teams later on in the show.

 

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We return with the team that pushed the Fabulous Ones to the limit this past week, Bobby Eaton and Tom Pritchard defeat the team of Mike Jackson and Gene Ligon in 5 minutes following a Top Rope Elbow Drop from Pritchard to Ligon. After the match the upstart team say they made a statement in Birmingham last Monday and they will be doing the same this week.

 

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We are back with the Southeastern Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson, Tim Horner and their manager Jim Cornette. The champs talk about how they aren’t liking Cornette recent displays of cheating, even though they know he means well, it just isn’t how they want to win matches. So for the loser leaves town match on Monday night, they don’t want any distractions. Jim Cornette tries to argue his case, but the champs aren’t having any of it they are set on retaining the titles and sending the Assassins packing.

 

=== Run down of this weeks action in Dothan, Penscola, Birmingham and Mobile ===

 

Larry Hamilton “Wildfire” Tommy and Johnny Rich defeat the team of The Masked Medics and The Moondog with Paul Jones in 6 minutes when Larry Hamilton hits a Running Powerslam on Medic #1 followed by the pin. After the match the winning team talk to Charlie Platt and Rick Stewart about this past week’s defeat to the Studd Stable in the best of 3 series. They challenge the Studd Stable to a Birmingham Street Fight this Monday night, with this The Studd Stable stroll out to the announcers desk and after exchanging a few words they say they will accept the match but only if its elimination rules. The Rich’s and Hamilton accept, “Wildfire” tells the Studd’s hes going to end this on Monday and then move onto the Southeastern Heavyweight Championship much to the delight of the fans.

 

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The Assassin’s with Paul Jones defeat Art Crews and Josh Stroud in 6 minutes when The Assassins hit a double splash on Stroud, this was your typical squash from The Assassins who again prove they aren’t to be messed with, will this Monday be the last for The Assassins in Birmingham? Paul Jones and The Assassins join Charlie Platt and Rick Stewart, where he assures his team will come out victorious and if they don’t he will also leave the area and disband his Army.

 

=== Run down of this week’s action in Dothan, Penscola, Birmingham and Mobile ===

Before we go to the TV Title main event, we are joined but “Bullet” Bob Armstrong. Bob says that never has one man got under his skin as much as Dutch Mantell has, never has one man made it so personal that 2 of his sons have been badly attacked by him. Monday one way or another the rivalry will come to an end, and he promises that will be here next week.

 

Bob Armstrong gets in the ring for his match teaming with his son Scott Armstrong, this week they are up against The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne). The Nigthmare’s have been impressing as of late but the experience of Bob Armstrong may be too much for them this week. Bob and Scott pick up the DQ victory in 9 minutes when The Flame comes from the back and attacks Bob Armstrong before the locker room empties to split the pair apart.

 

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Back with Charlie Platt and Rick Stewart who show highlights of this weeks massive show from Birmingham, with video clips of The Fabulous Ones Vs Eaton and Pritchard, “Bullet” Bob Armstrong battle with The Flame and the NWA World Champion Harley Race defeating “Dirty” Dutch Mantell. Charlie Platt also informs the fans that a special 1 hour Southeastern Showcase will aired on WTBS out of Georgia.

 

Today’s main event will be for the Southeastern Television Champion as champion “Professor” Bill Ash defends his title against Charlie Cook. Charlie Cook had to win a 4 man tournament to get his shot even defeating Bill Ash stable mate The Moondog. Champion Ash as also is joined by Paul Jones. Throughout the match Paul Jones tries to interject on several occasions but Charlie Cook is too wise to the antics and after 9 minutes hits his Running Football Tackle on Ash and gets the 3 count 10 seconds before the time limit to win the title. Charlie Cook celebrates in the ring with Ricky Gibson, Tim Horner, Scott Armstrong and the Latin Lovers who all come from the back in a feel good moment.

 

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Quick Results

 

1. Bobby Eaton & Tom Pritchard defeats Gene Ligon & Mike Jackson in 5 minutes.

2. “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, Johnny Rich and Larry Hamilton defeat The Masked Medics and The Moondog when Hamilton pinned Medic #1 in 6 minutes.

3. The Assassins defeat Art Crews & Josh Stroud at 6 minutes following a Double Splash to Stroud

4. “Bullet” Bob & Scott Armstrong defeat The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne) via Dq when The Flame attacked Bob Armstrong in 9 minutes.

5. Charlie Cook defeats TV Champion “Professor” Bill Ash in 8 minutes following a Running Football Tackle.

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Southeastern Championship Wrestling Special On

All matches are pre-taped and show at 6:05 on

Saturday 17th September

*** Throughout the show will have reaction from the Atlanta Braves 2-1 defeat to the San Deigo Padres

where several players are interviewed live from Fulton County Stadium***

We open with Gordon Solie standing in front of a Georgia Championship Wrestling sign. Gordon welcomes the fans at home to another week of exciting NWA wrestling action. He says that we have something a little different this week due to issue out of WTBS hands we wont be bringing you your usual group of wrestlers, but have some familiar faces in action including Tommy Rich and "Bullet" Bob Armstrong along with World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race.

 

-From September 10th edition of Southeastern Championship Wrestling

 

Today’s first contest sees NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race take on Johnny Rich. The match starts with a lot of back and forth chain wrestling only for Race to take an early advantage, Johnny Rich puts up a valiant fight but Harley Race is just too strong and gets the win after 9 minutes following a Knee Drop. Following the bell The Studd Stable, Jimmy Golden, Ron and Robert Fuller, storm the ring and start to attack Johnny Rich, only for “Wildfire“ Tommy Rich and Larry Hamilton to closely follow to even the odds. The locker rooms empties to split the 6 men up as we go to break.

 

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We go to a VTR of NWA World Champion who talks through his challengers from around the country, he talks about recent battles with "Dirty" Dutch Mantell, Koko Ware, Paul Orndoff, Butch Reed and The Flame. He talks about former champion Ric Flair is after a rematch and Rick Martell is impressing in Canada and is never far aware from challenging. But no one is at the level he is.

 

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-From September 10th edition of Southeastern Championship Wrestling

 

We return from the break with the Number One Contender Match for the TV Title currently held by “Professor” Bill Ash. The final will see stable mate of the champion The Moondog with Paul Jones up against Charlie Cook, like all TV Title matches this match will have a 10 minute time limit. Due to the time limit this match has a sense of urgency to it. Charlie Cook manages to get the win following a Football Tackle at 7 minutes that caught The Moondog off guard and Cook got the pinful. Following the match Bill Ash and Paul Jones storm the ring only for Cook to get out of harm’s way quickly.

 

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- Taped earlier today in Dothan's WTVY Studio in Alabama

 

"Bullet" Bob Armstrong and his son Scott Armstrong defeat The Assassins in 9 minutes via DQ when Paul Jones interfered breaking up the pin attempt from Scott Armstrong on Assassin's #2. Scott had just hit a superkick on Assassins #2 after his father Bob Armstrong hit his Jaw Breaker on him. After the match The Flame stormed the ring attacking "Bullet" Bob Armstrong only for Tommy Rich to even the side by running out to fend of the Assassins and The Flame.

 

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- Taped earlier today in Dothan's WTVY Studio in Alabama

"Wildfire" Tommy Rich defeats "Professor" Bill Ash in 10 minutes following a Thesz Press and the 3 count. Georgia favorite "Wildfire" Tommy has recently lost a loser leaves town match to Buzz Sawyer, in a feud that went on for 18 months. Both Rich and Sawyer split blood all over the Georgia arenas. "Wildfire" Tommy Rich who is a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion will be challenging Harley Race in the coming months.

Gordon Solie closes the show by thanking the fans for joining us and informing the fans all your favorites from Georgia Championship Wrestling will be returning very soon.

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Saturday 17th September 1983

Houston County Fam Centre, Dothan, AL

Bell Time 8pm

1. The Assassins with Paul Jones defeats Art Crews and Josh Stroud in 6 minutes following a Double Splash on Stroud. The Assassins look good going into there Loser Leaves Town Match on Monday night in Birmingham against Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner.

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2. New Television Champion Charlie Cook defeats "Professor" Bill Ash in 8 minutes in a non title match. Charlie Cook got the win following a Running Football Tackle on Ash followed by the pin.

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3. Southeastern Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner team with The Latin Lovers (Vinnie Valentino & Javier Cruz) defeat the team consisting of The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne), Bobby Eaton and Tom Pritchard when Tim Horner pinned Ken Wayne following a Running Drop Kick in 12 minutes.

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4. The Studd Stable (Jimmy Golden, Robert and Ron Fuller) defeats the team of Johnny Rich, Scott Armstrong and Larry Hamilton when Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden hit a Spike Piledriver on Larry Hamilton after 11 minutes of action.

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5. "Bullet" Bob Armstrong and "Wildfire" Tommy Rich defeat Southeastern Heavyweight Champion "Dirty" Dutch Mantell and The Flame via DQ when Mantell and The Flame bring chairs into the ring and attack the fan favorite team. Leaving the referee no choice but to DQ the team of Mantell and Flame in 13 minutes which was mostly wild brawling around the arena.

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Sunday 18th September 1983

Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola, FL

Bell Time 7:30pm

1. The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne) defeat Television Champion Charlie Cook and Scott Armstrong when Charlie Cook thought he had finished the match hitting his Running Football Tackle on Wayne only for Davis to swap places him and catch Charlie Cook of guard and roll him up for the 3 count at 9 minutes.

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2. The Assassins with Paul Jones defeats Art Crews and Josh Stroud in 5 minutes following a Double Splash on Stroud. The Assassins look good going into there Loser Leaves Town Match on tomorrow night in Birmingham against Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner.

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3. Southeastern Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner team with The Latin Lovers (Vinnie Valentino & Javier Cruz) defeat the team consisting of "Professor" Bill Ash, The Moondog, Bobby Eaton and Tom Pritchard when Ricky Gibson pinned Bill Ash following a Drop Kick in 10 minutes. The champs have a massive loser leaves town match tomorrow night in Birmingham.

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4. Art Crews defeats Ted Allen in 4 minutes when he scoops up Allen and hits a huge Powerslam followed by the pin and the victory for Crews.

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5. "Wildfire" Tommy Rich wins a Battle Royal involving Ron Fuller, Robert Fuller, Johnny Rich, Larry Hamilton, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, "Dirty" Dutch Mantell and The Flame lastly throwing Jimmy Golden over the top rope to win. Half way through the bout Bob Armstrong and Dutch Mantell battled to the back and not to be seen again in the match.

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Monday 19th September 1983

Boutwell Auditorium, Birmingham, AL

Bell Time 7:30pm

1. The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne) defeat Television Champion Charlie Cook and Art Crews when Danny Davis hits a Tombstone Piledriver on Art Crews which is an impressive feet.

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2. Scott Armstrong defeats The Moondog when he hits a Superkick and gets the pin at 5 minutes. The Superkick came out of nowhere and catches The Moondog of guard, after The Moondog had dominated the match.

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3. Bobby Eaton and Tom Pritchard defeats The Latin Lovers (Vinnie Valentino & Javier Cruz) in 13 minutes following Bobby Eaton hitting a top rope Alabama Jam on Cruz. Eaton and Pritchard are definitely climbing up the ranks here in Southeastern.

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4. Southeastern Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner defeat The Assassins with Paul Jones in a Loser Must Leave Town match. Horner and Gibson were followed to the ring by manager Jim Cornette, Horner and Gibson sent Cornette back to the locker room, due to him getting too involved in matches as of late. The finish came when Assassin #1 was holding Tim Horner and Paul Jones jumped up onto the apron and threw salt into Horner's eyes only for Horner to duck and roll up Assassin #1 for the 3 count at 13 minutes. The Assassins argue with Paul Jones after his mess up with the salt. Jim Cornette comes to the ring and to begin celebrating with the winning team. Cornette grabs the house mic and says well done to his team, but he feels they don't need him anymore, and he'd like to introduce his new team who will be challenging for the titles very soon. Cornette introduces his new team "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton and "Doctor Of Desire" Tom Pritchard, The Heavenly Bodies. The newly named Heavenly Bodies rush the ring and attack the champions with Jim Cornette leading the attack. Looks like Gibson and Horner's issues have only just started.

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5. The Studd Stable (Jimmy Golden, Ron & Robert Fuller) defeat the team of Larry Hamilton, "Wildfire" Tommy and Johnny Rich in an Birmingham Elimination Street Fight in 15 minutes. Order of elimination, Tommy Rich was DQ'd after 9 minutes when he stole a chair from Jimmy Golden and the referee believed he had used it. Next out was Johnny Rich who Robert Fuller hit with a chair and pinned him at 10 minutes while "Wildfire" was arguing his point with the referee. It was now 3-on-1 with Hamilton getting a beating at the hands of The Studd Stable, the end came when Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden hit a deadly Spike Piledriver on the floor and was unable to make the 10 count back to the ring.

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6. "Bullet" Bob Armstrong defeated Southeastern Heavyweight Champion Dutch Mantell in a Loser Leaves Town for 90 days Cage Match where the Southeastern Heavyweight Title was on the line. The Flame was handcuffed to returning Brad Armstrong on the outside. "Bullet" Bob got the win following a Jaw Breaker on Dutch at the 15 minute mark, following a bloody brawl, following the pin. After the match Brad and Scott joined there father in the ring to celebrate. Then from the back two unknown wrestlers dressed similar to The Flame get in the ring along with The Flame while Dutch rolls out. The Flame and the unknown men attack the Armstrong's, some wrestlers come from the back to try and break up this attack but it looks as if "Dirty" Dutch lives up to his name and has locked the cage door. The attack continues until someone breaks the lock and the 3 attackers climb out of the cage and flee to the back while the Armstrong's are beaten down.

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Tuesday 20thth September 1983

Expo Centre, Mobile, AL

Bell Time 8pm

1. Television Champion Charlie Cook defeated Nightmare Danny Davis via DQ when Nightmare Ken Wayne jumped Charlie Cook on the outside at the 8 minute mark. The Nightmares continued the attack until Art Crews comes out to even the odds.

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2. The Heavenly Bodies "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton and "Doctor Of Desire" Tom Pritchard defeats Scott Armstrong and Josh Stroud in 9 minutes when "Beautiful" Bobby hit a top rope Alabama Jam onto Stroud followed by the pin.

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3. Southeastern Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner defeat the team of The Moondog and Ted Allen in 7 minutes following a double Dropkick to Moondog and the pin from Tim Horner. After the match The Heavenly Bodies attack the champions.

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4. The Studd Stable of Jimmy Golden and Robert Fuller defeat "Wildfire" Tommy Rich and Johnny Rich when Ron Fuller distracted the referee from the outside long enough for Jimmy Golden to get a roll of quarter and bust Johnny Rich open and pin him shortly afterwards.

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5. Nightmare Ken Wayne defeated Art Crews in 6 minutes when it looked like Crews had the win wrapped up only for Ken Wayne's partner to swap places with him and catch Crews of guard and rolled him up for the 3 count.

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6. "Bullet" Bob and Brad Armstrong defeat the team of The Flame and Ron Fuller via DQ when the two masked men from last night dressed similar to The Flame attack the Armstrongs throwing the match out. The 4 men continued the beat down until Tommy and Johnny Rich run out to even the odds and send the fans home happy.

[dawho5]

Ooh, Cornette forming his Midnight Express style team right as his faces are triumphant! Love it. The Armstrongs vs. the Flames looks to be a kickass feud as well. Good turnaround from the previous feuds and great work overall.

[goc]

Lots of good stuff here, interested to see what happens with The Flame and his doppelgangers. Enjoyed seeing The Fabs make an appearance and Charlie Cook is looking really strong since his arrival to the area. Should be interesting to see if Dutch actually leaves or comes back under a mask.

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PROUD MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE

SOUTHEASTERN CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING TV

Saturday 24th September 1983

Taped in front of a live studio audience at the WTVY Television Studio in Dothan, AL

Hosted by Charlie Platt and Rick Stewart

 

Before we go to the studio we go to the dying moments of “Loser Leaves Town For 90 Days” match between Southeastern Heavyweight Champion “Dirty” Dutch Mantell and “Bullet” Bob Armstrong.

 

[ "Bullet" Bob got the win following a Jaw Breaker on Dutch at the 15 minute mark, following a bloody brawl, following the pin. After the match Brad and Scott joined there father in the ring to celebrate. Then from the back two unknown wrestlers dressed similar to The Flame get in the ring along with The Flame while Dutch rolls out. The Flame and the unknown men attack the Armstrong's, some wrestlers come from the back to try and break up this attack but it looks as if "Dirty" Dutch lives up to his name and has locked the cage door. The attack continues until someone breaks the lock and the 3 attackers climb out of the cage and flee to the back while the Armstrong's are beaten down.]

 

The credits roll and we go to Charlie Platt and Rick Stewart who welcome the fans to today’s show. Today in action we will see new Television Champion Charlie Cook defend his title against Nightmare Ken Wayne, Jim Cornette’s new team The Heavenly Bodies up against Josh Stroud and Gene Ligon and Brad and Scott Armstrong will be our main event against The Moondog and Ted Allen.

 

At this point Southeastern Heavyweight Champion “Bullet” Bob and his two sons Brad and Scott Armstrong come to the announcers table. “Bullet” Bob says that he told everyone that he would win back the Southeastern title and send Dutch Mantell packing for 90 days and he’s over the moon to have done that for the Southeastern fans. He’s also glad his son Brad has returned to Alabama, but unfortunately someone had to sour that moment on Monday, and that was The Flame, but on Monday night put right as Brad will be taking on The Flame one on one and I know he can get the win and put The Flame out. He would also like to challenge the two charges that helped The Flame in their attack on him and his sons, he doesn’t know who they are but on Monday night he will team with Scott to tag on the unknown two wrestlers.

 

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Jim Cornette who turned his back on Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner on Monday night and introduced his new team to the fans, is standing in the middle of the ring with the ring announcers microphone, he introduces his new team “Doctor of Desire” Tom Pritchard and “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, The Heavenly Bodies. The newly named Heavenly Bodies are taking on Josh Stroud and Gene Ligon. The impressive Heavenly Bodies make light work of their opponents and Pritchard hits a second rope elbow drop on Stroud while Eaton has him in the back breaker position. The win came after 6 minutes of action. After the match Jim Cornette and his new team came to the announcer’s desk, Cornette sets out his stall by challenging the Southeastern Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner, he says he has the team of the future and they want the titles and their going to take them.

 

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Next up new Television Champion Charlie Cook takes on Nightmare Ken Wayne. This contest has a ten minute limit for the title changing hands and 15 minutes for the match. This is a very even match and the end comes when Ken Wayne misses as running smash in the corner but Cook moves and runs the ropes and hits a Football Tackle followed by the pin at 7 minutes to retain the title.

 

=== Run down of this weeks action in Dothan, Pensacola, Birmingham and Mobile ===

 

After the break we have the Studd Stable who have joined Charlie Platt and Rick Stewart. Jimmy Golden has a bag in his hand which he puts on the table and the Stable are talk about last Monday’s victory over Tommy and Johnny Rich and Larry Hamilton. Intrigued by what’s in the bag, Charlie Platt asks Golden what’s is the bag, Golden says he glad someone asked. He pulls a pair of wrestling boots out of the bag, Ron Fuller explains that when a wrestler retires or in this case is forced to retire, these boots are the boots of a former wrestler by the name of Larry Hamilton, and after his partner hung him out to dry, he has had to retire, Robert jumps in and says or maybe it was the Spike Piledriver he received as they all snigger, “no, no my brother Robert it was because Tommy and Johnny couldn’t handle us.” Jimmy goes on to say that this Monday its Johnny time to retire as he wants him one on one to finally put him away, Robert says if Jimmy gets Johnny, he wants the chance to retire Tommy, and if he retires Tommy, then they want to go after the Southeastern Tag Team Titles held by Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner. Jimmy Golden makes his way to the ring where he defeats Art Crews in 6 minutes following a Piledriver.

 

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The Flame and his two new partners join Charlie Platt and Rick Stewart for an introduction. The Flame says he would like to introduce his back up, with Dutch Mantell gone for the next 90 days, he needed to call in reinforcements to watch his back. He would like to introduce Fire and Torch and on Monday night they will prove they aren’t just here to back me up but to make a statement. Fire makes his way to the ring and makes light work of Mike Jackson and finishes him off in 4 minutes following a Samoan Drop.

 

=== Run down of this week’s action in Dothan, Pensacola, Birmingham and Mobile ===

 

We are now joined by the cousin duo of “Wildfire” Tommy Rich and Johnny Rich, “Wildfire” tells Charlie Platt that its time that this issue with The Studd Stable comes to a head, after this Monday he vows to end this rivalry. Johnny says that he sends his well wishes to Larry who is laid up in hospital, and that Larry thanks all the fans get well wishes and he promises to make it back, and this Monday along with his cousin Tommy will punish the Studd Stable for that they have done. Johnny makes his way to the ring where he defeats Tony Falk in 4 minutes with a Flying Cross Body.

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Today’s main event sees Brad and Scott Armstrong defeating The Moondog and Ted Allen in 7 minutes with “Bullet” Bob Armstrong in their corner, although the first time on TV teaming together, The Armstrong boys certainly look like they had been teaming for years. The victory came when Scott Armstrong hits a Superkick on Ted Allen followed by the pin.

 

=== Show Ends ===

Quick Results

 

1. Bobby Eaton & Tom Pritchard with Jim Cornette defeats Gene Ligon & Josh Stroud in 6 minutes.

2. TV Champion Charlie Cook defeats Nightmare Ken Waynin 7 minutes.

3. Jimmy Golden defeat Art Crews in 6 minutes.

4. Fire defeats Mike Jackson in 4 minutes.

5. Johnny Rich defeats Tony Falk in 4 minutes with a Flying Cross Body.

6. Brad and Scott Armstrong defeats The Moondog and Ted Allen in 7 minutes following a superkick from Scott to Ted Allen.

[dawho5]

Good reset after the big happenings. Wonder who the Rich's will get on their side to even things up?

[goc]

Very sad to see Larry Hamilton's career end. I wonder if he'll eventually be able to overcome his injuries and get some revenge on the Stud Stable. That 6 man tag between The Armstrongs and Fire, Flame & Torch sounds like money to me.

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Saturday 24th September 1983

Houston County Farm Centre, Dothan, AL

Bell Time 8pm

1. Southeastern Television Champion Charlie Cook defeats Nightmare Danny Davis in 9 minutes via when Ken Wayne interfered when it looked like Charlie Cook had the match won following a Football Tackle.

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2. Jimmy Golden defeats debuting Steve Olsonoski in 10 minutes following a an Inside Cradle while holding the ropes. Olsonoski put in a good showing using a lot of martial arts moves but he fell short to Golden under handed tactics.

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3. The Latin Lovers (Vinnie Valentino & Javier Cruz) and Art Crews defeat the team of Nightmare Ken Wayne, The Moondog and Ted Allen when Art Crews hit a Running Powerslam on Ted Allen at 8 minutes..

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4. The Armstrong's; "Bullet" Bob, Brad and Scott defeat The Flame, Fire and Torch in 12 minutes with Brad hit a Side Russian Legsweep on Fire followed by the pin. This match was an all out brawl.

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5. Southeastern Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner defeat The Heavenly Bodies (Bobby Eaton & Tom Pritchard) with Jim Cornette via DQ when Jim Cornette jumped in to break up a pinful attempt from Gibson on Pritchard. After the match the Bodies continued the attack on the champs until the Latin Lovers ran in for the save.

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6. The Rich's ("Wildfire" Tommy & Johnny) and The Studd Stable (Ron & Robert Fuller) go to a double DQ at 15 minutes when the referee lost complete control of the match and threw it out. The Rich's managed to chase of the Fuller's to stand tall at the end of the night and send the fans home happy.

[Boon]

Sunday 25th September 1983

Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola, FL

Bell Time 7:30pm

1. The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne) go to a 15 minute draw with The Latin Lovers (Vinnie Valentino & Javier Cruz) in an action packed opener that got the crowd going.

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2. Steve Olsonoski and Art Crews defeat The Moondog and Ted Allen when Olsonoski hits a Thrust Kick to Ted Allen throat and he covers him for the 3 count.

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3. Jimmy Golden defeats Southeastern Television Champion Charlie Cook in 12 minutes following interference from The Nightmares. Both Wayne and Davis got up on the apron distracting Cook allowing Golden to seize the chance to roll him up for the 3 count.

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4. Southeastern Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson and Tim Horner defeat The Heavenly Bodies (Bobby Eaton & Tom Pritchard) with Jim Cornette via DQ when Jim Cornette jumped in to break up a pinful attempt from Tim Horner on Pritchard. After the match the Bodies continued the attack on the champs after 14 minutes.

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5. The Armstrong's; Southeastern Heavyweight Champion "Bullet" Bob, Brad and Scott defeat The Flame, Fire and Torch in 13 minutes with "Bullet" Bob hit a hit a Jawbreaker on Torch followed by the pin. This match went all round ringside and back again before the finish.

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6. The Rich's ("Wildfire" Tommy & Johnny) and The Studd Stable (Ron & Robert Fuller) go to a double DQ at 16 minutes when the referee lost complete control of the match and threw it out much like last night in Dothan. Jimmy Golden came down after the bell to give the Studd Stable the unfair advantage only for Charlie Cook to come down and even the odds and send the Stable packing.

[Boon]

Monday 26th September 1983

Boutwell Auditorium, Birmingham, AL

Bell Time 7:30pm

1. The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne) go to a 15 minute draw with The Latin Lovers (Vinnie Valentino & Javier Cruz) in a fast paced action packed opener that got the crowd going in a rammed house in Birmingham Alabama.

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2. Southeastern Tag Team Champions Ricky Gibson and TIm Horner defeat The Heavenly Bodies (Bobby Eaton & Tom Pritchard) via DQ when Jim Cornette jumped into the ring and broke up the 3 count from Tim Horner following a Running Dropkick at 9 minutes.

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3. Ron Fuller defeats Television Champion Charlie Cook when Cook submitted to the Fuller Lock while Ron Fuller held the middle rope for extra leverage behind the referee's back after 11 minutes.

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4. Fire and Torch defeat Southeastern Heavyweight Champion "Bullet" Bob and Scott Armstrong when Fire pinned Scott Armstrong following a Middle Rope Splash from Fire while "Bullet" Bob and Torch brawled on the outside.

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5. Jimmy Golden defeats Johnny Rich when Rich misses his Flying Body Press and goes straight into ropes and bounces back for Golden to hit an Standing Elbow Drop and the pin in 9 minutes in a very even contest, Johnny Rich must of thought tonight was the night to end the feud as all the momentum was with him.

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6. "Wildfire" Tommy Rich defeats Robert Fuller following a Thesz Press at 13 minutes. Robert Fuller just went straight at Rich from the opening belt leading to a back and forth brawl before Rich came out victorious.

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7. The Flame and Brad Armstrong go to a no contest when Fire and Torch storm the ring at 12 minutes just as the tide had turned towards Brad. "Bullet" Bob and Scott Armstrong come out to even the sides, and in the end manage to chase of The Flame, Fire and Torch to end the show.

[Boon]

Tuesday 27th September 1983

Expo Centre, Mobile, AL

Bell Time 8pm

1. Scott Armstrong and Brad Armstrong defeat The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne) in 16 minutes in very good match. The finish came when Brad finished of Ken Wayne following a Russian Leg Sweep.

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2. Fire and Torch defeat The Latin Lovers (Javier Cruz & Vinnie Valentino) when Torch seemed to have put something in his mask and headbutted Cruz which completely knocked Javier Cruz out at 8 minutes.

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3. The Studd Stable (Ron Fuller & Jimmy Golden) defeat Johnny Rich and Television Champion Charlie Cook in 9 minutes when Jimmy Golden hits a Piledriver on Johnny Rich and covers him for the 3 count and the win.

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4. . "Wildfire" Tommy Rich defeats Robert Fuller following a Thesz Press at 16 minutes. Robert Fuller jumped Rich before the opening bell giving him the upper hand before RIch made a comeback and getting the win.

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5. Southeastern Heavyweight Champion "Bullet Bob Armstrong defeats The Flame when Fire and Torch attacked Bob Armstrong when he was on the outside and the referee called for the bell. A 3 man attack on "Bullet" Bob when Brad and Scott Armstrong come to the ring to even the sides, and chase off The Flame, Fire and Torch to end the show.

[Jesse Ewiak]

Southeastern is one of the strongest territories out there, and it looks to get even more awesome as it's tendrils advance into Georgia, Florida, and the rest of the Southeast.

 

I'll be honest, I was expecting Cornette to screw over his team and align with The Assassin's somehow, but I guess bringing in the proto-Midnight Express/Heavenly Bodies is an even better way, and will hotshot the Bodies Express straight to the top of the tag team division.

 

Mantell being gone for a bit is a good thing, and the Flame + Friends vs. Armstrong's is a good way to fill time until then, especially with the mystery of who is underneath the masks.