gordi Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Tremendous build-up tot he arrival of The Machines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirEdger Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 March 24th, 1985 Ottawa, ON -Elijah Akeem (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) beat Terry Taylor (w/Sherri Martel) in :56 -Dory Funk Jr beat Nord the Barbarian (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) in 7:43 -Sika beat Hercules Ayala in 6:47 -Kareem Muhammad (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) beat NWA World Tag Team Champion Raymond Rougeau in 10:40 -Carlos Colon beat Baron Von Raschke in 6:44 Guest Referee - Édouard Carpentier: The Bolshevik Assassin (The Spoiler in a different mask) & Boris Zhukov beat The Great Kabuki & Samu (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) in 20:09 NWA International Heavyweight Championship: Terry Funk beat NWA International Tag Team & TV Champion Gino Brito in 13:46 to retain NWA World Heavyweight Championship: Ric Flair beat Randy Rose (w/Jim Cornette) in 67:50 to retain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Elijah Akeem (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) beat Terry Taylor (w/Sherri Martel) in :56 Dominant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirEdger Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Yeah, felt like I needed to re-establish the Zambuie Express. So I thought that a squash & a singles victory over one half of the NWA World Tag Team Champions would do the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Yeah, felt like I needed to re-establish the Zambuie Express. So I thought that a squash & a singles victory over one half of the NWA World Tag Team Champions would do the trick! Certainly does that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Great thought process here! You really worked your angles all the way through with the building up of the arrival of the Machines as well as getting some more depth to your tag team division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirEdger Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 March 29th, 1985 Port Elgin, ON -The Zambuie Express (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) beat Hercules Ayala & Rod Price in 12:19 -Bob Backlund beat Afa in 12:50 -NWA World Tag Team Champion Jacques Rougeau beat Rip Oliver in 10:21 -Frenchy's Legion (w/Frenchy Martin) beat Baron Von Raschke & Nick Bockwinkel in 10:39 when Von Raschke abandoned Bockwinkel midway through the match at the request of his Bolshevik Revolution stablemates. -Terry Taylor (w/Sherri Martel) beat Boris Zhukov in 11:27 -Alexis Smirnoff beat Luke Williams in 12:46 NWA International TV Championship: Gino Brito (NWA International Tag Team Champion) beat Samu (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) in 12:36 to retain NWA International Heavyweight Championship: Terry Funk beat NWA World Tag Team Champion Raymond Rougeau in 11:07 to retain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirEdger Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 NWA Lutte Internationale TV Taped at CHLT-TV Studios, Sherbrooke, QC Broadcasted March 30th, 1985 (After the opening credits, we’re headed to the broadcast booth where Guy Hauray & Édouard Carpentier wait to start this week’s show.) Guy Hauray: Hello, everyone and welcome to another edition of NWA Lutte Internationale. Quite the eventful show last week as it seems obvious that some of Japan’s most feared & ruthless men are about to make their way right here in the territory as we’ve seen multiple incidents seemingly involving the Machines from Japan. Édouard Carpentier: We know about Big Machine & Super Machine but there are far more than those apparently. And last week, despite the fact we haven’t seen them physically, they made their presence felt and who knows if that will be the case this week. Guy Hauray: Could very well be the case. They could feel tempted to interject themselves in this week’s main event as The Bolshevik Revolution will square off against Terry Taylor & Bob Sweetan from the Sensationals. This could get ugly. But also, momentarily, we’ll have a major announcement in regards to next week’s main event on TV. You don’t wanna miss that. And we’ll plug as well out trip South of the border as we’re headed to Los Angeles, Orlando & Vermont next weekend to promote the Johnny Rougeau Memorial Cup. Speaking of which, the full list of participants in the next few weeks. Édouard Carpentier: Plenty to be excited about in the upcoming days. One can only hope that everything will go smoothly. Guy Hauray: Let’s hope so. We’re ready for our first match, so let’s get to the action! Match #1 Frenchy’s Legion (Mad Dog Lefebvre & Richard “Le Magnifique” Charland, w/Frenchy Martin) vs Serge Jodoin & Tito Senza Not much to say about this match other than Mad Dog Lefebvre & Richard Charland were absolutely dominant, not leaving much of a chance to Serge Jodoin & Tito Senza to get anything going. Charland gets the victory for his team after a piledriver on Serge Jodoin. Winners: Frenchy’s Legion ******COMMERCIAL BREAK********* (As we come back from the break, there seems to be some commotion in the back. The feed goes straight to the Sensationals locker room as Bob Sweetan is laying motionless on the floor and Terry Taylor is holding a Machine mask in his hand. Sherri Martel is hysterical as Taylor is fuming as well.) Guy Hauray: Once again, The Machines seem to have attacked and they got Bob Sweetan! Édouard Carpentier: And it seems like Terry Taylor will be in alone in their match with the Bolshevik Revolution because neither Billy Robinson or Rip Oliver are here this week! Unless someone steps in to replace Sweetan, Terry Taylor is in trouble! Guy Hauray: But who c – (Guy Hauray is immediately interrupted as Bob Backlund walks onto the set) Guy Hauray: Bob Backlund! What’s going on? Bob Backlund: I just came here to say that I can’t stand for such injustice. I just saw what happened to Bob Sweetan and while I’m not seeing eye-to-eye with Sherri Martel or any of those Sensationals, I feel like it’s the honourable thing to volunteer as his substitute to face Zhukov & Smirnoff later in the show. And besides, someone needs to teach those commies that this isn’t Soviet Union. This is North America. Free and proud of it! (As quick as he came, Bob Backlund retreats to the back. And Backlund has barely walked out of the stage, that a more “calm” Sherri Martel walks on to the set with Terry Taylor) Édouard Carpentier: Well, Sherri, you probably just heard it as Bob Backlund has volunteered to replace Bob Sweetan in the main event later in the show against the Bolshevik Revolution. That must make you feel relieved! Sherri Martel: Right now, I couldn’t care less about the main event. As long as Backlund follow our lead, I don’t care who’ll be Terry’s tag team partner. But right now, all of our focus is on those damn Machines! If anyone of you hear this, Bob Sweetan wants a piece of you NEXT WEEK. We don’t care which one is it, as long as we can get our hands on you and rip those damn masks off your heads! Terry Funk might be the most insane man you don’t wanna cross but I assure you that hell hath no fury like the woman SCORNED! (Sherri Martel and Terry Taylor walk away from the broadcast booth) Guy Hauray: Well, Eddie, that’s quite the challenge. Will we have our answer before next week? Édouard Carpentier: I don’t want to presume of anything but I’d be surprised if that’s not the case. Those Japanese stars want to make an impact and they won’t stop there, I’m sure of it. Guy Hauray: When we come back, a special announcement from promoter Frank Valois! ********COMMERCIAL BREAK*********** (Back from the break, we see Lutte Internationale promoter Frank Valois standing between Guy Hauray & Édouard Carpentier.) Guy Hauray: Before we head to our main event, we have the pleasure of welcoming NWA Lutte Internationale promoter Frank Valois, who has an announcement to make in regards to next week’s TV main event. Frank Valois: Thank you Guy but first and foremost, during the commercial break, I received a phone call in my office from a representative of those Machines in Japan. I’ve received confirmation that not only they’ll be taking part in our US tour next week but they have accepted the challenge of Sherri Martel earlier in the show and one of them will be competing next week against Bob Sweetan. Édouard Carpentier: That’s a major development here. This should be really interesting but now, what is the major announcement you have for us? Frank Valois: Well, Eddie, as you know, our relationship with the World Wrestling Federation has gone sour ever since we joined the National Wrestling Alliance and while all sorts of shenanigans took place, there’s one employee who has remained loyal and respectful to us and he has made it clear that he wants to continue to compete here – and elsewhere around the world – as much as he can. This is why I’m excited to announce that our main event next week will pit none other than Dory Funk Jr vs.....ANDRE THE GIANT! Guy Hauray: WOW! Andre the Giant returning to the territory for the first time in years? How exciting! Frank Valois: And that’s not all. As you know, the 2nd annual Johnny Rougeau Memorial Cup is taking place from April 28 to April 30 at the Montreal Forum and we’ve allotted some very special slots this year to some of the top freelancers. Of course, one of those slots will go to Andre the Giant but I’m also excited to confirm that the 3 other freelancers will be Jerry “The King” Lawler, Stan “The Lariat” Hansen & Bruiser Brody! Guy Hauray: And when can we expect to hear about the other participants? Frank Valois: Soon hopefully. I’ve yet to hear from CMLL in Mexico to whom I’ve extended the invitation this year but otherwise, every other territory has sent me the names of their representatives. I think this will be even more stacked than last year’s tournament. Looking forward to share with you all the other news about the tournament. Édouard Carpentier: Thank you, Mr. Valois, and we’re as excited as you are! This should be an exciting time next week, Guy! Guy Hauray: Yes, Eddie, and it could be the most historical TV episode we’ll ever have next week. We hope you won’t miss this, fans! As we go to our commercial break before the main event, let’s take a look at the cards our US fans will see next week! APRIL 5TH (LOS ANGELES, CA) MAIN EVENT NWA INTERNATIONAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Terry Funk © vs Nord the Barbarian (w/Eddy “The Brain” Creatchman) 6-MEN TAG TEAM SPECIAL ATTRACTION The Strong Machines vs The Sensationals Rip Oliver vs Richard Charland vs Mr. Saito Afa vs NWA World Tag Team Champion Jacques Rougeau Sika vs The Spoiler APRIL 6TH (ORLANDO, FL) MAIN EVENT NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Ric Flair © vs Super Strong Machine #1 NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP The Rougeau Brothers © vs The Missing Link & Terry Taylor (w/Sherri Martel) NWA INTERNATIONAL TV CHAMPIONSHIP Gino Brito © vs Steve Strong The Wild Samoans vs NWA International Heavyweight Champion Terry Funk & Mr. Saito Nick Bockwinkel vs Bob Backlund MYSTERY GUEST REFEREE LETHAL LOTTERY Mad Dog Lefebvre & Luke Williams vs Gilles Poisson & Baron Von Raschke Richard “Le Magnifique” Charland (w/Frenchy Martin) vs Billy Robinson (w/Sherri Martel) Butch Miller vs Rip Oliver APRIL 7TH (BRATTLEBORO, VT) MAIN EVENT NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GAUNTLET MATCH Ric Flair © vs NWA International Heavyweight Champion Terry Funk vs Super Strong Machine #1 vs Rip Oliver vs Sika NWA World Tag Team Champion Jacques Rougeau vs Mad Dog Lefebvre (w/Frenchy Martin) Billy Robinson & Terry Taylor vs Bolshevik Revolution (Baron Von Raschke & Alexis Smirnoff) Mr. Saito vs The Missing Link Larry Zbyszko vs Strong Machine #2 Strong Machine #3 vs Randy Rose (w/Jim Cornette) Afa vs Boris Zhukov Tom Brandi vs The Great Kabuki (w/Eddy “The Brain” Creatchman) *****COMMERCIAL BREAK***** MAIN EVENT The Bolshevik Revolution (w/Baron Von Raschke) vs Terry Taylor & Bob Backlund (subbing for Bob Sweetan, w/Sherri Martel) As expected, not a nice reaction from the audience towards the Bolshevik Revolution, with Baron Von Raschke constantly waving the Soviet flag at ringside – with Von Raschke being described by the broadcast team as a Bolshevik sympathizer. Taylor & Backlund are working surprisingly well, considering Backlund being a last-minute replacement and the technical skills of this team are definitely a trouble early on for Alexis Smirnoff & Boris Zhukov. However, an inopportune miscue looks to be changing the fortune of the Bolshevik Revolution as Backlund inadvertently knocked Terry Taylor on the apron with a right hand as Taylor was holding back Backlund. Eventually, the makeshift team completely falls apart and the match goes to the advantage of the Bolsheviks when Taylor and Backlund get into a shoving match and come to blows! Even Sherri Martel gets involved and low blows Backlund! Taylor then hits his flying forearm smash, knocking out Backlund! Sherri then instructs Taylor to leave the ring and the Sensational obliges! Backlund is then easy pickings for the Bolshevik Revolution as they finish off the All-American standout wrestler with a backbreaker/2nd rope elbow drop combo, allowing Smirnoff to secure the victory! The ending of the show is an all-too familiar sight recently for the audience; the Bolshevik Revolution draping the body of Bob Backlund with the Soviet flag while celebrating! Winners: The Bolshevik Revolution À LA SEMAINE PROCHAINE SI DIEU LE VEUT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirEdger Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 March 30th, 1985 Centre Paul-Sauvé, Montréal -Baron Von Raschke beat Mad Dog Lefebvre (w/Frenchy Martin) in 1:07 with a roll-up -The Moondogs beat Hercules Ayala & Bob Backlund in 5:24 -Boris Zhukov beat Rod Price in 10:12 -Dory Funk Jr beat Gilles Poisson in 16:21 -Samu (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) beat Alexis Smirnoff in 12:26 -The Spoiler upsets NWA International Tag Team Champion Rick Martel in 16:20 with a handful of tights -Armand & NWA World Tag Team Champion Raymond Rougeau beat The Zambuie Express (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) in 21:10 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship: Magnum TA beat Randy Rose (w/Jim Cornette) in 15:53 to retain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordi Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Those upcoming cards look tremendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 I thought that TV show was great. The set up for the Backlund-Taylor throw down was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirEdger Posted March 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 March 31st, 1985 CNE Coliseum, Toronto, ON The show was originally scheduled to take place at Maple Leaf Gardens but WWF promoter for Toronto, Jack Tunney, had secured the Maple Leaf Gardens, forcing NWA Lutte to switch venues. -Sheik Ali (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) beat The Spoiler in 7:24 -Rip Oliver (w/Sherri Martel) beat The Missing Link in 13:36 -Mad Dog Lefebvre (w/Frenchy Martin) beat Gilles Poisson in 14:21 -Billy Robinson (w/Sherri Martel) beat Samu (w/Eddy "The Brain" Creatchman) in 11:36. Samu was visibly moving uncomfortably in the ring. -Richard "Le Magnifique" Charland (w/Frenchy Martin) beat Afa in 4:52 -Luke Williams beat Baron Von Raschke in 13:26 NWA International Heavyweight Championship: Terry Funk beat Butch Miller in 5:31 to retain NWA World Heavyweight Championship: Ric Flair beat Bob Sweetan (w/Sherri Martel) in 13:08 to retain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneJackson95 Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 I've always been a fan of Hercules Ayala, very underated in my opinion. Couple of great matches for Randy Rose with Flair and Magnum! Terry Funk is one of my favorites in the game right now.... Great looking cards coming up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Agree with Gene, your roster has some big names and you have them going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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