Maple Leaf Wrestling Television Thread

[Beast]

Pumped for MLW vs. NJPW. Very interested to see some matchups starting with Choshu vs. Brisco.

[Grimmas]

Pumped for MLW vs. NJPW. Very interested to see some matchups starting with Choshu vs. Brisco.

Already announced for Halifax is an old school New Japan style Elimination match between Japan and Canada! We may seem some more Choshu in Maple Leaf in the future, stay tuned.

[KrisZ]

Pushing New Japan wrestlers is an interesting move.....Curious to see how it goes.

[Jesse Ewiak]

Oh know, how will the Cubans pay their fine? Hopefully, Uncle Fidel has some American dollars in some of his offshore accounts.

I do love the idea that you're using the midgets as something more than filler.

Interesting that Smirnoff is not happy about not being Koloff's tag partner.

Uh oh, don't mess with Murdoch, 'Body.' You'll be in quite the pickle.

Smirnoff face turn? Or abut to get a beatdown courtesey of the Russians?

Choshu-Brisco will likely be an awesome match, if both men have their working boots on and there is time.

[Grimmas]

Maple Leaf Wrestling presents Wrestling Night in Canada

August 14, 1983 at ATV Studio in Moncton, New Brunswick

The opening video package of Wrestling Night in Canada opens the show featuring clips of: Greg Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Stephen Petipas, Jesse Ventura, Ivan Koloff, Leo Burke, Rocky Johnson and ends with a clip of Rick Martel being awarded the NWA Canadian Title.

1. Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy & "Nature Boy" Ric Flair vs "Big" Stephen Petipas & Rocky Johnson

After a nice shine sequence by Rocky, we get Petipas in for a long face in peril. Gordy and Flair look great in control. We get the hot tag to Rocky, but at that point "No Class" Bobby Bass and Cuban Assassin drop an envelope on the announce table and run to the ring where Bass distracts the referee and Assassin nails Rocky with the chair which re-opens him up. Gordy picks up the win with the powerslam.

Winners - Terry Gordy & Ric Flair @ 14:04

Commercial #1

After the break we go to ringside with Billy Red Lyons and Jesse "The Body" Ventura. They look at the envelope which has Jack Tunney's name on it. It seems to have peso's sticking out of it and a Castro seal on the back. This must be the money to pay the find they incurred a few weeks back. They speculate that they might get another fine and wonder if Castro will be willing to pay their fines again.

Ventura hypes asking Alexis Smirnoff difficult questions on The Body Shop tonight. He will find out where the relationship with The Russians and Don Carson is at.

Finally the announcers hype the main event of New Japan superstar Riki Choshu taking on Jerry Brisco. We will be right back Dick Murdoch in action. Ventura scoffs at Murdoch.

Commercial #2

2. Gary Royal vs "Dirty" Dick Murdoch

Murdoch gets the easy win. Ventura spends the match running down Murdoch after his actions last week. He challenged him to take on Mr. Saito next week on television.

Winner - Dick Murdoch @ 3:46

Commercial #3

We get a video of Riki Choshu and the rest of Ishi-Gunn being picked up by a limo at the airport. They get into the airport and Jesse Ventura is there with champagne. Jesse starts putting down Canada and through a translator talks about how Team Japan will do what Team USA could not and beat Team Canada!

After the video Jesse hypes up the Elimination match taking place at the Halifax Forum on August 15th!

Commercial #4

3. Tiny Tom vs Tiger Jackson

Tiger Jackson gets a huge win and points to his waist to indicate he is coming for the NWA World Midget's Title!

Winner - Tiger Jackson @ 5:54

Commercial #5

It's time for The Body Shop with Jesse Ventura. Ventura has his bodyguard the Masked Samurai watching his back. After a few moments where he hyped up Mr. Saito taking the NWA Canadian Title from Rick Martel at Maple Leaf Gardens on August 30th and Team Japan taking out Team Canada tomorrow night, Jesse brings out his guest Alexis Smirnoff.

Smirnoff comes out to a mixed reaction. Ventura asks for Smirnoff's side of the story. Smirnoff talks about being the former NWA Georgia Tag Team Champions together and about how dominant they were. Together they were supposed to come into Toronto and take over Maple Leaf Gardens as the most dominant tag team upon returning from his tour with All Japan Pro-Wrestling. What happened though was when he returned Koloff had brought in Don Carson as his manager and was teaming and champions with the impostor Super Russian.

Jesse questions whether he was kept in the dark about all of this. Smirnoff starts yelling about how he hates Carson and that the Super Russian is a fake Russian. He then talks about how he has no issues with Wahoo and invites him out.

Jesse brings out Wahoo who looks reluctant. Smirnoff says he wants to destroy The Russians as much as Wahoo does. Smirnoff has heard about Wahoo needing a partner for Maple Leaf Gardens to take on the Super Russian and Koloff for the belts in a cage. He is offering his services. Wahoo says that he has found in a partner in Buzz Tyler, but if Smirnoff wants to be in their corner, he is welcome. Wahoo and Smirnoff shook hands as Jesse closed off the show.

Commercial #6

Nick McMan is in the back in the Event Center. He hypes up the Maple Leaf Gardens show on August 30th where Mr. Saito challenges Rick Martel for the NWA Canadian Title, Wahoo McDaniel & Buzz Tyler challenging for the NWA Canadian Titles against the Russians in a cage and The Cubans vs Stephen Petipas & Rocky Johnson in a Toronto Street Fight.

He hypes the Team Canada vs Team Japan Elimination match tomorrow night in Halifax, followed by a promo by Team Canada.

Next week on TV we will see Andre the Giant wrestling, as well as Rick Martel on The Body Shop.

Commercial #7

4. Riki Choshu vs Jerry Brisco

Riki Choshu looked like a beast, especially with Jesse really hyping him. Jerry had some nice hope spots, but Choshu won with the scorpion deathlock in the end.

Winner - Riki Choshu @ 12:15

Dark Match

NWA World Midget Champion Little Tokyo pinned Cowboy Lane @ 9:24

Rick Martel & Tony Garea fought Animal Hamaguchi & Kuniaki Kobayashi to a double DQ @ 15:02

Mr. Saito pinned Ben Bassarab @ 18:21

[dawho5]

I'm not sure if I trust Smirnoff. If wrestling has taught me anything it's that Russians are liars and very tricky.

[Beast]

Big win for Flair and Gordy.

 

I hate seeing guys take advantage of others' trust so I sure hope Smirnoff is on the up and up.

 

Looks like Team Japan is going to be back since they're on a roll.

[Grimmas]

Maple Leaf Wrestling presents Wrestling Night in Canada

August 21, 1983 at Civic Center in Brantford, Ontario

The opening video package of Wrestling Night in Canada opens the show featuring clips of: Greg Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Stephen Petipas, Jesse Ventura, Ivan Koloff, Leo Burke, Rocky Johnson and ends with a clip of Rick Martel being awarded the NWA Canadian Title.

Billy Red Lyons and Jesse "The Body" Ventura welcome us to the show, hype Andre the Giant being here and Jesse having Martel on The Body Shop later tonight. Jesse has some big news for Martel on The Body Shop. They then talk about the Halifax Forum show and throw it to a recap of the huge Elimination Match!

Highlights of the Team Japan vs Team Canada Elimination Match. Lots of clips are shown, about 7 minutes of the nearly two hour match. These include Saito getting DQ'd against Martel and destroying him. Martel getting pinned by Choshu, Choshu destroying a bunch of guys and then Burke winning it in the end for Team Canada.

 

Commercial #1

 

1. Jerry Brisco & Ben Bassarab vs Killer Karl Krupp & Rick Patterson

 

Technical wrestlers vs brawlers. Technique wins.

 

Winner - Jerry Brisco & Ben Bassarab @ 5:54

 

Commercial #2

 

2. Al Tomko vs Bob Marcus

 

Al Tomko goes over to Ventura & Lyons before the match. He does a long rant about being the NWA Canadian Champion and the NWA Canadian Tag Team Champion. He is the greatest wrestler to ever lived and he is Vancouver wrestling! He runs down Toronto and says all Torontonians really want to move to the west coast!

 

He then proceeds to squash Marcus.

 

Winner - Al Tomko @ 4:25

 

Commercial #3

 

3. Gary Royal vs Leo Burke

 

A fun squash by Burke, who continues to look strong.

 

Winner - Leo Burke @ 5:51

 

Commercial #4

 

It's time for The Body Shop with Jesse Ventura. Ventura has his bodyguard the Masked Samurai watching his back. Ventura is very excited and immediately brings out Rick Martel, the NWA Canadian Champion.

 

Ventura mocks Martel being defeated in Halifax and asks him if his title reign is coming to an end. Martel tries to respond, but Ventura mocks his French accent. Ventura goes back to talking up Mr. Saito taking the title on August 30th. Ventura will not let Martel talk.

Ventura finally lets out his bomb shell. Riki Choshu will be getting the NWA Canadian Title shot on September 27th in Maple Leaf Gardens. Ventura hypes up a Mr. Saito vs Riki Choshu title match as the biggest match in Maple Leaf Wrestling history!

 

Finally Martel has had enough and grabs the mic. He talks about Saito being a great challenge, but he will get through him. Choshu has beat him once, but he welcomes the challenge. As Martel is talking Masked Samurai sneaks attack him from behind and blinds him with salt. Security rushes in and the segment ends.

 

Commercial #5

 

After The Body Shop being so explosive, Ventura will not be back on commentary for the rest of the evening and Don Carson has joined Billy Red Lyons.

 

4. Little Tokyo vs Little Coco

 

Just a fine quick match to show how dangerous Little Tokyo, the NWA World Midget Champion, is.

 

Winner - Little Tokyo @ 6:47

 

Commercial #6

 

Nick McMann is in the Maple Leaf Wrestling Event Center! He runs down the card for August 30th in Maple Leaf Gardens.

 

Main Event for the NWA Canadian Title

Champion Rick Martel vs Mr. Saito with Jesse Ventura

NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles Match in a Steel Cage

Champions Ivan Koloff and Super Russian with Don Carson vs Wahoo McDaniel and Buzz Tyler with Alexis Smirnoff

Toronto Street Fight

Rocky Johnson and "Big" Stephen Petipas vs Cuban Assassin and Chicky Starr with "No Class" Bobby Bass

NWA Midget Title

Champion Little Tokyo vs Tiger Jackson

WWF Intercontinental Title Match

Champion Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs Greg "The Hammer" Valentine

Plus Andre the Giant and much much more!

 

Commercial #7

 

5. Cuban Assassin, Chicky Starr & Bobby Bass vs "Big" Stephen Petipas, Rocky Johnson & Andre the Giant

 

The Cubans come out with salsa and ponchos and are in a great mood. However the match does not go there way. They do a great job triple teaming Petipas and Johnson. Finally Andre gets the hot tag, Starr, Assassin and Petipas, Johnson brawl around ringside as Bass and Andre were left alone. A quick squash from there.

 

Winner - Stephen Petipas, Rocky Johnson & Andre the Giant @ 11:40

 

Dark Match

Dick Murdoch fought Greg Valentine to a 30 minute time limit draw.

 

[dawho5]

Martel vs. Saito and Choshu seems like a great series of mains. Murdoch vs. Valentine sounds like an incredible match. Not entirely sure I'd have run it 30 minutes though.

[Grimmas]

Martel vs. Saito and Choshu seems like a great series of mains. Murdoch vs. Valentine sounds like an incredible match. Not entirely sure I'd have run it 30 minutes though.

Thanks! Maple Leaf Gardens is the place to be!

 

Yeah.. neither could afford a loss for me, so had to go draw. Just a dark match, will never air probably.

[Grimmas]

Maple Leaf Wrestling presents Premium Action

August 25, 1983

The opening video package of Premium Action opens the show featuring clips of: Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Stephen Petipas & Rocky Johnson, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, NWA Canadian Tag Team Champions Ivan Koloff & Super Russian, Leo Burke and ends with a clip of Rick Martel being awarded the NWA Canadian Title.

We go to Billy Red Lyons and Jesse "The Body" Valentine are in a studio and welcome us to the debut episode of Premium Action. They run down the show in Maple Leaf Gardens on August 30th:

 

Main Event for the NWA Canadian Title

Champion Rick Martel vs Mr. Saito with Jesse Ventura

 

NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles Match in a Steel Cage

Champions Ivan Koloff and Super Russian with Don Carson vs Wahoo McDaniel and Buzz Tyler with Alexis Smirnoff

 

Toronto Street Fight

Rocky Johnson and "Big" Stephen Petipas vs Cuban Assassin and Chicky Starr with "No Class" Bobby Bass

 

NWA Midget Title

Champion Little Tokyo vs Tiger Jackson

 

WWF Intercontinental Title Match

Champion Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs Greg "The Hammer" Valentine

 

Plus Andre the Giant and much much more!

 

They proceed to talk about airing the finals of the Canada Cup later in the show, but after the break they will be back with Mr. Saito in action.

 

Commercial #1

 

Lyons and Ventura throw it to the Halifax Forum to see the number one contender Mr. Saito in action. Ventura raves that Saito will take the title on August 30th.

 

 

1. Mr. Saito vs Ben Bassarab (from July 11 at Halifax Forum in Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Basarab was a fighting young lion, but gets beat be the Saito Suplex.

Winner - Mr. Saito @ 12:16

Commercial #2

Lyons and Ventura are back in the studio and Ventura raves about Saito again. They then talk about the important of the Canada Cup. It will return in 1984 again, but the first one was on Canada Day on July 1st in Exhibition Stadium. The winner of the first Canada Cup won the NWA Canadian Title. They throw it to the action.

We get the introductions of Sgt. Slaughter and Rick Martel.

Commercial #3

Canada Cup Final (NWA Canadian Title Tournament)

Sgt. Slaughter vs Rick Martel (July 1st in Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, Ontario)

Martel enters the match with a badly injured leg and his head wrapped up from the earlier bleeding.This is your classic babyface vs heel match with the heel having a big advantage. Slaughter works the cut and rips off the bandages which gets the blood flowing again. He works a little on the leg, but mostly focuses on the neck to set up the Cobra Clutch. Martel takes every advantage he has to attack Slaughter's back. Late in the contest Slaughter hits the Slaughter Cannon, but Martel gets his leg on the ropes. Slaughter goes for the Cannon again, but Martel ducks and Slaughter bumps huge to the floor. This leads to Martel's comeback and him getting the win with the Boston Crab.

Winner - Rick Martel @ 23:12

Rick Martel wins the Canada Cup and the NWA Canadian Title

 

Commercial #4

 

Legendary former NWA World Champion Gene Kiniski and Maple Leaf Wrestling President Jack Tunny present Rick Martel with the Canada Cup and the NWA Canadian Title.

Back to the studio and Lyons raves about Martel's performance that night. He was tested on Canada Day, but Ventura believes his biggest test is on August 30th against Mr. Saito.

[dawho5]

Nice way to finish the first show, putting Martel over big on TV. Thinking about it, seems like a nice lead-in show to Martel vs. Saito for sure.

[Grimmas]

Maple Leaf Wrestling presents Wrestling Night in Canada

August 28, 1983 at Convention Center in Hamilton, Ontario

The show opens with a video set to "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler hyping up the Maple Leaf Gardens show this Tuesday August 30th. Clips of Rick Martel and Mr. Saito, as well as the Russians battling Wahoo McDaniel & Buzz Tyler, Andre the Giant, The Cubans and Stephen Petipas & Rocky Johnson are all played showcasing their matches.

We start backstage where Ivan Koloff, Super Russian and Don Carson are inside of a steel cage. They state that Tuesday will be the end of Wahoo McDaniel and Buzz Tyler. Wahoo has been a thorn in Don Carson's side since Canada Day and it will end Tuesday. They warn Alexis Smirnoff to not get involved, because they are not afraid to end the career of their country man.

We then go to the announce booth with Billy Red Lyons and Jesse "The Body" Ventura where they hype tonight's main event of Rick Martel taking on Jesse Ventura's new charge. Who remains a mystery and Ventura is not tipping his hat here. Tonight the Body Shop will have a special guest in number one contender for the NWA World Midget Title Tiger Jackson.

Commercial #1

1. "Outlaw" Joel Deaton vs Tiger Conway Jr.

Tiger Conway Jr. has a nice shine sequence here, but Deaton takes control by hitting a low blow. When Tiger finally makes his comeback, Deaton is able to hit a big boot knocking out Deaton.

After the match Jerry Brisco & Ben Bassarab come out to check on Conway, but Deaton knocks out Bassarab with the big boot. As Brisco goes after Deaton, he runs away. Deaton has knocked out both Tiger Conway Jr. and Ben Bassarab with single big boots tonight!

Winner - Joel Deaton @ 6:25

Commercial #2

Lyons speculates how Joel Deaton is knocking everybody out with a single big boot. Ventura calls Deaton the Thunderfoot and says he has had great training and that is why. They relate a note from Jack Tunney that Bassarab will look for revenge and take on Deaton in Maple Leaf Gardens on Tuesday.

We are treated to a video of Cuban Assassin, Chicky Starr and Bobby Bass attending a mariachi band performance. All three men are getting down to the music. They take some time to talk about Tuesday's match with Rocky Johnson & Stephen Petipas. Although they are offended that it is a Toronto Street Fight and not a Cuban Street Fight.

Commercial #3

2. Little Tokyo vs Cowboy Lang

Cowboy gets some nice offense in, but the NWA World Midget Champion is on a roll and gets the victory here in a match with a lot of action.

Winner - Little Tokyo @ 6:57

Commercial #4

We are in the Maple Leaf Wrestling Event Centre with Nick McMann who is talking Tuesday's huge card in Maple Leaf Gardens:
* NWA Canadian Champion Rick Martel vs Mr. Saito

* NWA Canadian Tag Team Champions Ivan Koloff & Super Russian w/ Don Carson vs Wahoo McDaniel & Buzz Tyler w/ Alexis Smirnoff in a Steel Cage

* Cuban Assassin & Chicky Starr w/ Bobby Bass vs Stephen Petipas & Rocky Johnson in a Toronto Street Fight

* WWF Intercontinental Champion Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs Greg "The Hammer" Valentine

* NWA World Midget's Champion Litlte Tokyo vs Tiger Jackson

* "Thunderfoot" Joel Deaton vs Ben Bassarab in a grudge match

* A battle royal which includes Andre the Giant, Leo Burke, Jerry Brisco, Tony Garea, Tiger Conwway Jr., Bobby Bass, plus six more.

We get short promos by Jesse Ventura with Mr. Saito and Rick Martel about the main event.

Commercial #5

3. Alexis Smirnoff w/ Wahoo McDaniel & Buzz Tyler vs Gary Royal

Smirnoff uses his strength and brawling to take out Royal

Winner - Alexis Smirnoff @ 4:20

Commercial #6

It's time for The Body Shop with Jesse Ventura. Ventura has no body guard with him here tonight. He explained that after the last week of Samurai not helping for Ventura top take out Martel that he was fired and will not be seen again. We move on to bringing up Tiger Jackson challenging Little Tokyo for the NWA Wolrd Midget Title. He brings out Tiger.

Tiger Jackson doesn't get much of a chance to talk, as Ventura runs him down. Tiger finally has enough and slapped Ventura to his disbelief and charges off.

Commercial #7

4. Main Event: Rick Martel vs ???

Jesse Ventura comes out and runs down Tiger Jackson, before turning to Rick Martel. He explains that Saito will take the NWA Canadian Title on Tuesday and on September 27th we will have the greatest match in the history of Maple Leaf Gardens as Mr. Saito will defend the NWA Canadian Title against Riki Choshu!

That leads to him talking up Martel's opponent tonight. He talked to the greatest factories in Japan and finally tonight it has been completed. Jesse Ventura reveals to the world the EVIL MACHINE! A man in a machine mask comes out looking very similar to Masked Samurai. This brings out Rick Martel.

Evil Machine gains an early advantage after Ventura trips him up. We get a long beat down by Evli Machine, with him focusing on the back of Martel. He was very viscous and showed no remorse. Martel finally makes a come back, but Mr. Saito runs in and lays out Martel as the show ends with Ventura, Evil Machine and Saito celebrating over a downed Martel.

Winner - Rick Martel via DQ @ 9:25

[dawho5]

Martel has his work cut out for him in Maple Leaf Gardens. Hopefully whoever is reffing that one tosses Ventura early. Somebody is gonna use Deaton's boot against him soon and it's gonna be a nice payoff.

[Beast]

I love that you're doing Premium Action. Those would be the shows that collectors today would be trying to get ahold of.

 

The Evil Machine! From the factories of Japan! Love that.

[Grimmas]

Maple Leaf Wrestling presents Premium Action

September 1, 1983

The opening video package of Premium Action opens the show featuring clips of: Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Stephen Petipas & Rocky Johnson, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, NWA Canadian Tag Team Champions Ivan Koloff & Super Russian, Leo Burke and ends with a clip of Rick Martel being awarded the NWA Canadian Title.

We go to Billy Red Lyons and Jesse "The Body" Valentine are in a studio and welcome us to Premium Action. The huge show in Maple Leaf Gardens finished on Tuesday and we are bringing you three huge matches from that show. Beginning with the NWA World Midget Title.

1. NWA World Midget Champion Little Tokyo vs Tiger Jackson (from August 30, 1983 in Maple Leaf Gardens)

Tiger has his early advantage stopped by salt to the eyes. From there Tokyo works over Tiger, but he keeps kicking out. Tiger makes a huge comeback and looks to have won the title after a crossbody, but Tokyo gets his foot on the rope. From there Tokyo pulls the tights to keep the title.

Winner - Little Tokyo @ 13:52

 

Commercial #1

 

Back from the back and Ventura raves about Tokyo keeping his title in a great match. Lyons talks about the tights being pulled and Ventura states "win if you can, lose if you must, but always cheat".

 

That brings us to our second match, a huge battle royal.

 

2. Battle Royal featuring: Andre the Giant, Leo Burke, Jerry Brisco, Tony Garea, Tiger Conway Jr., Bobby Bass, Al Tomko, Gary Royal, Killer Karl Krupp, Paul Christy, Angelo Mosca Jr. & Rick Patterson (from August 30, 1983 in Maple Leaf Gardens)

Andre the Giant and Leo Burke are the two biggest stars in the match and are the last two left. While alone they have a short and fun battle, before Andre tosses Burke for the win.

Winner - Andre the Giant @ 12:26

Commercial #2

Back from the break and both Lyons and Ventura have to give props to Leo Burke for standing toe to toe with Andre. They then talk about the Wahoo McDaniel vs Greg Valentine and Don Carson family feud. Breaking down all the previous brawls. All of that came to a head in Maple Leaf Gardens and as a bonus we got the reveal of the Super Russian in a huge surprise. Jack Tunney will be making an announcement on this situation on Wrestling Night in Canada on Sunday, but after this break you will see this situation.

Commercial #3

3. NWA Canadian Tag Team Champions Ivan Koloff & Super Russian w/ Don Carson vs Wahoo McDaniel & Buzz Tyler in a Steel Cage (from August 30, 1983 in Maple Leaf Gardens)

As Buzz Tyler makes his way to the ring he his ambushed by Ivan Koloff & Super Russian. They destroy him with a chain to the legs and then wrap it around the ringpost and follow it up with a figure-four leglock. Wahoo McDaniel & Alexis Smirnoff come to ringside, but it is too late. Tyler can not wrestle and is helped to the back by the medics.

Jack Tunney comes to ringside to discuss the situation with Wahoo and then Koloff, Super Russian and Carson. The ring announcer makes the announcement that the match will happen, but Alexis Smrinoff will take Buzz Tyler's place.

The match starts with Koloff and Wahoo and they go right at it. Wahoo with some vicious chops, but the Super Russian hits Wahoo from behind and the Russians gain the advantage through some double teams. They attack Wahoo's leg, just like they did to Tyler. Using a chain and the cage to beat him down. Wahoo can barely stand, but keeps fighting back.

After Koloff was going for a lariat, Wahoo ducks and Koloff nails the cage. This finally gives Wahoo the chance to make the tag to Smirnoff. Koloff and Super Russian back off as Smirnoff gets ready to get all of his revenge. However, instead Smirnoff attacks Wahoo. Koloff jumps Wahoo as well and at this moment Super Russian removes his mask and it's GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE. They beat down Wahoo and the medics are really slow to get out here, because they were helping out Buzz Tyler. Security also comes out eventually get the cage open and save Wahoo. Wahoo leaves on a stretcher while Ivan Koloff, Greg Valentine, Alexis Smirnoff and Don Carson celebrate with the NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles.

No Contest @ 8:04

Commercial #4

Back from the break they speculate what actions Jack Tunney will take on Sunday and wonder what Wahoo will do, when he recovers. Is Koloff and Valentine the most dominate tag team in wrestling?

[LowBlowPodcast]

I really like this television. You and I discussed the super Russian a while ago and the coming to life moment of it was quite good. A nice stretcher job for Wahoo who may not be able to come back from this kind of a beat down. You definitely have some strong suitors at the top and if I were Martel, I would be worried about what is waiting in the wings. Very good stuff from one of the most consistent promotions running right now.

[Beast]

Yeah that cage match is electric. I wanted to give Smirnoff the benefit of the doubt, but yeah I shouldn't have been surprised. Having Valentine be the Super Russian is an excellent example of having a twist matter without debuting someone new. Good stuff.

 

I'd think business is about to pick up.

[dawho5]

I dig how you are using your highlights show. It's like an extra spotlight you shine on the big things either at the big show or leading into it.

[Grimmas]

Maple Leaf Wrestling presents Wrestling Night in Canada

September 4, 1983 at Memorial Centre in Kingston, Ontario

The opening video package of Wrestling Night in Canada opens the show featuring clips of: Greg Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Stephen Petipas, Jesse Ventura, Ivan Koloff, Leo Burke, Rocky Johnson and ends with a clip of Rick Martel being awarded the NWA Canadian Title.

Billy Red Lyons and Jesse "The Body" Ventura welcome us to the show and they have to start with the sad news that Wahoo McDaniel was badly injured at Maple Leaf Gardens at the hand of the Russians. Later in the show we will show you the footage and the reveal of who the Super Russian was.

On other news, Lyons is proud to announce that Rick Martel retained the NWA Canadian Title against Mr. Saito. Ventura says that Martel is vulnerable and on September 27th Riki Choshu will do what Mr. Saito could not and win the NWA Canadian Title. Ventura says he sent Saito back to Japan for his shortcomings.

They then hype the main event of Cuban Assassin vs Stephen Petipas. Petipas will look for revenge on the Cubans after them throwing a fireball in his partner Rocky Johnson's face. Also on The Body Shop this week will be, Ventura interrupts Lyons to make the announcement that Jack Tunney will be on his show. Lyons is excited as we head to commercial.

Commercial #1

1. "Outlaw" Joel Deaton vs Bill White

 

White takes some big bumps for Deaton, but ultimately gets knocked out by the big boot.

 

Winner - Joel Deaton @ 4:52

 

Commercial #2

 

2. Little Tokyo, Lord Littlebrook & Sky Low Low vs Cowboy Lang, Tiger Jackson & Little Beaver

 

A fun high tempo contest that sees Tokyo gaining a pinfall over Little Beaver.

 

Winners - Little Tokyo, Lord Littlebrook & Sky Low Low @ 8:26

 

Commercial #3

 

Lyons and Ventura warn us about this upcoming video and kids and the squemish should look away. We are then shown a video of Rocky Johnson backstage getting his face wrapped up by a doctor. You can see where it was burnt by the fireball. Rocky is in a lot of pain, but is directing his anger at the Cubans. Petipas is by his side and promises to put an end to these Cubans once and for all.

 

We are then given a video of The Cubans backstage who are celebrating with a traditional Cuban dance to mariachi music. Bass signs a song about Rocky on fire!

 

Commercial #4

 

3. Ben Bassarab & Jerry Brisco vs Gary Royal & Paul Christy

 

Bassarab makes Royal submit after some good technical wrestling and a hot tag from Brisco.

 

Winners - Ben Bassarab & Jerry Brisco @ 4:32

 

 

Commercial #5

 

We get footage from Maple Leaf Gardens

 

NWA Canadian Tag Team Champions Ivan Koloff & Super Russian w/ Don Carson vs Wahoo McDaniel & Buzz Tyler in a Steel Cage (from August 30, 1983 in Maple Leaf Gardens)

As Buzz Tyler makes his way to the ring he his ambushed by Ivan Koloff & Super Russian. They destroy him with a chain to the legs and then wrap it around the ringpost and follow it up with a figure-four leglock. Wahoo McDaniel & Alexis Smirnoff come to ringside, but it is too late. Tyler can not wrestle and is helped to the back by the medics.

Jack Tunney comes to ringside to discuss the situation with Wahoo and then Koloff, Super Russian and Carson. The ring announcer makes the announcement that the match will happen, but Alexis Smrinoff will take Buzz Tyler's place.

The match starts with Koloff and Wahoo and they go right at it. Wahoo with some vicious chops, but the Super Russian hits Wahoo from behind and the Russians gain the advantage through some double teams. They attack Wahoo's leg, just like they did to Tyler. Using a chain and the cage to beat him down. Wahoo can barely stand, but keeps fighting back.

After Koloff was going for a lariat, Wahoo ducks and Koloff nails the cage. This finally gives Wahoo the chance to make the tag to Smirnoff. Koloff and Super Russian back off as Smirnoff gets ready to get all of his revenge. However, instead Smirnoff attacks Wahoo. Koloff jumps Wahoo as well and at this moment Super Russian removes his mask and it's GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE. They beat down Wahoo and the medics are really slow to get out here, because they were helping out Buzz Tyler. Security also comes out eventually get the cage open and save Wahoo. Wahoo leaves on a stretcher while Ivan Koloff, Greg Valentine, Alexis Smirnoff and Don Carson celebrate with the NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles.

No Contest @ 8:04

 

Commercial #6

 

Jesse Ventura is in The Body Shop with his new body guard Evil Machine. There is now a big picture of Riki Choshu pinning Rick Martel on the wall.

 

Ventura talks about the explosive footage we just saw from Maple Leaf Gardens and he is bringing out Maple Leaf Wreslting President Jack Tunney to talk about it.

 

Ventura first asks about Rocky Johnson. Tunney is fining The Cubans again and he hopes for a more respectful payment this time than last time. No leaving money in an envelope on a desk, he requests respect. Rocky will be out due to this injury, but promises to make a complete return.

 

Which leads to Ventura asking about Wahoo. Tunney says he is still in the hospital, but things do not look good.He is waiting for more details. Ventura than asks about the Super Russian and how Greg "The Hammer" Valentine could get one over on Tunney all along. Tunney took Don Carson at his word that The Super Russian was a Russian amateur star and did not expect this. At this time Ivan Koloff and Greg Valentine are still the NWA Canadian Tag Team Champions, but they are on thin ice. They have been fined very heavily and are under close watch.

 

Which leads Tunney to announce next week's TV main event of Buzz Tyler vs Greg Valentine with Don Carson, Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff banned from the arena.

 

 

Commercial #7

 

4. Cuban Assassin w/ Bobby Bass & Chicky Starr vs "Big" Stephen Petipas

 

They brawl intensely for a few minutes, before Bass and Starr enter the ring and nail Petipas with the maraca. Bass tries to pull out a fireball again, but security jumps into the ring to stop it. Bass accidentally nails a security guard with the fireball as hell all breaks lose and the show abruptly goes off the air.

 

Winner - Stephen Petipas via DQ @ 5:02

 

Dark Matches:

Rick Martel pinned Killer Karl Krupp @ 11:21

Leo Burke fought Greg Valentine to a draw @ 30:00

[dawho5]

Petipas has a tough mountain to climb to get back at three Cubans, or two Cubans and Bobby Bass, whatever.

[Grimmas]

Petipas has a tough mountain to climb to get back at three Cubans, or two Cubans and Bobby Bass, whatever.

Starr is Puerto Rican...

[dawho5]

Next you're going to tell me the Sheik isn't Iranian and Krusher Kruschev isn't Russian..oh wait...

 

It's almost like you an't trust wrestling nationalities or something.

[Beast]

Gotta love Tunney not bothering to see the Super Russian under the mask before hiring him. Great stuff.

[Grimmas]

Maple Leaf Wrestling presents Premium Action

September 8, 1983

The opening video package of Premium Action opens the show featuring clips of: Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Stephen Petipas & Rocky Johnson, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, NWA Canadian Tag Team Champions Ivan Koloff & Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Leo Burke and ends with a clip of Rick Martel being awarded the NWA Canadian Title.

Billy Red Lyons and Jesse Ventura are in the studio. They welcome us to the show and Ventura says that tonight is all about Riki Choshu the next NWA Canadian Champion. Tonight he will show us some footage that shows why Choshu is the champion come September 27. These matches all come from the huge elimination match between Canada and Japan. Starting first with Choshu entering the contest to take on Martel. Lyons points out that Martel had already defeated 3 men at this point. Ventura doesn't care and says this match will show the future, right after this commercial break.

Commercial #1

1. Riki Choshu vs Rick Martel (August 15, 2015 from Halifax Forum in Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Martel is hurting from his previous 3 matches and Choshu starts off with a bang and goes right to Martel's back. A vicious beat down ensues as we head to a commercial break #2. When we come back Choshu has Martel down and his stomping his back. Martel does a few hope spots before making a big comeback. He even gets the Boston Crab, but Choshu powers out due to Martel's hurt back. As Martel goes for the slingshot splash Choshu sits up and nails him with a lariat for the win.

Winner - Riki Choshu @ 15:30

Commercial #3

Jesse brags about Choshu's performance here. He then talks about how great of an athlete Phil LaFon is from Montreal.

2. Riki Choshu vs Phil LaFon (August 15, 2015 from Halifax Forum in Halifax, Nova Scotia)

LaFon has some big dropkicks and is a house of fire, but Choshu nails him with a lariat for the win.

Winner - Riki Choshu @ 3:20

Commercial #4

Lyons welcomes us back and asks what Ventura has for us next. Ventura says this is the last match we will see as "Big" Stephen Petipas tries it against the awesome Choshu.

3. Riki Chsohu vs Stephen Petipas (August 15, 2015 from Halifax Forum in Halifax, Nova Scotia)

This is a back and forth sprint which sees Petipas miss a giant splash off the top and Choshu puts on the scorpion deathlock for the win.

Winner - Riki Chsohu @ 5:32

Back in the studio and Ventura puts over Choshu huge. Choshu will be back in Maple Leaf Wrestling from September 23 to the Maple Leaf Gardens show on the 27th where he will win the NWA Canadian Title.