Continental Championship Wrestling March 1985

[GeneJackson95]

CCW TV- Episode 1

Taped on Monday March 4, 1985

Airing on Saturday March 9, 1985 on various stations throughout the Southeast

Boutwell Auditorium

Birmingham, Alabama

Hosted by Gordon Solie

Backstage Interviews: Joe Pedicino

Ring Announcer: Rhubarb Jones

(Show opens with a montage of action from Southeastern Championship Wrestling, we then go to the new set with your host Gordon Solie)

Solie: "Hello everyone and welcome to the all NEW Continental Championship Wrestling. That's right it's been a little while but Southeastern Championship Wrestling is no more, we are back as Continental Championship Wrestling coming to you from beautiful Birmingham, Alabama here at the Boutwell Auditorium. Our new owner David Woods has signed some of the top stars in professional wrestling to compete here in Continental and we want to welcome all our new fans from the various television outlets throughout the region. First things first, your Southeastern Heavyweight Champion is none other than 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong. Tonight the U.S. Jr Champion Roy Lee Welch will defend that championship here on television against a very capable young opponent named Marty Jannetty. We will also crown a new Alabama Heavyweight Champion with a 12 man battle royal right here in Birmingham tonight and we will bring you information on the upcoming tournaments to crown the Continental Heavyweight Champion and the Continental Tag Team Champions. But without further ado, let's go to the ring for our opening contest."

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Match #1-

Scott/Steve Armstrong defeat Gene Ligon/Jim Lancaster in 6:20 with a double superkick on Ligon

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COMMERCIAL

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(Joe Pedicino is in front of the CCW set backstage to run down the card for next Saturday night's CCW Tag Team title tournament)

Continental Championship Wrestling
CCW Tag Team Title Tournament

Saturday March 16, 1985

Houston County Farm Center

Dothan, AL

Belltime- 8pm

Tickets on sale now!!

Round 1-

The Super Destroyers w/Sir Oliver Humperdink

Vs.

Tracy Smothers/Tim Horner

Robert/Ron Fuller

Vs.

Ox Baker/Lord Humongous

Scott/Steve Armstrong

Vs.

The Masked Assassins

The Platinum Club (John Tatum/Steve Regal) w/Johnny V

Vs.

Hector/Chavo Guerrerro

Also on the card:

Southeastern Title

"Bullet" Bob Armstrong

Vs.

"Golden Boy" Chic Donovan

And much more!

(Joe Pedicino is then joined by the Platinum Club- Austin Idol/John Tatum/Steve Regal w/Johnny V)

Joe: "They say you guys are the 'Platinum Club', because of the blond hair you all have?"

Austin: "Tubby, they call us the Platinum Club because we are better than gold….it's the lifestyle we live…platinum hair, platinum credit cards, we are superior to everyone in Continental Championship Wrestling and in two weeks when I take the CCW title in Knoxville, Tennessee…there will be no disputing that."

Johnny V: "That's right baby, and THIS COMING SATURDAY in Dothan, Alabama…Where the hell is DOTHAN ALABAMA?….Anyway, once we find that place…these two men 'Hollywood' John Tatum and 'Mr. Electricity' Steve Regal are going to run through every team in that tournament and bring home the gold…and make it PLATINUM!"

Austin: "That's all you get….fat man!" (The Platinum Club exits)

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Match #2-

Hercules Hernandez w/Sir Oliver Humperdink defeats Shane Douglas with a backbreaker in 3:11

(Humperdink and Hercules storm the set with Gordon)

Hump: "Gordon Solie, it's a disgrace that my man Hercules is not involved in this battle royal to crown the Alabama Champion tonight, but that's ok because in Knoxville on March 23rd…he's gonna win the Continental Championship. However tonight, my man the Honky Tonk Man WILL be in that Battle Royal and he's going to walk out the champion!"

(Humperdink and Herc leave as Gordon Solie calls for the Fullers to come out)

Gordon: "I'm joined by Ron and Robert Fuller who will be going for the Continental Tag Team titles next Saturday night in Dothan."

Ron: "That's right Gordon, you know the Tennessee Stud and my brother Robert Fuller aren't going to miss an opportunity to put the gold around our waist…it doesn't matter WHO is in that tournament, the Fullers are gonna be the champions and we won't stop til we are the WORLD tag team champions."

Robert: "That's what I'm talkin' about Ron….the Fullers are here and we are going to own this place….it doesn't matter who it is…whether it's Johnny Valiant's bleach blond goofs, the Armstrongs, or the Super Destroyers….line them up and we will put them down!"

Solie: "We'll be back with the US Jr. title on the line after these words from Jim Walter Homes."

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COMMERCIALS

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Match #3-

US. Jr. Title

Marty Jannetty pinned Roy Lee Welch with a sunset flip in 9:49 to win the US Jr Heavyweight Championship to the delight of the Birmingham crowd!

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CCW ON TOUR:

Friday March 15th

Lavendar Coliseum

Columbus, MS

Belltime: 7:30pm

Saturday March 16th
Houston County Farm Center

Dothan, AL

Belltime: 7:30pm

CCW Tag Title Tournament

Monday March 18th

Boutwell Auditorium

Birmingham, AL

Belltime- 7pm

TV TAPING

Friday March 22nd

Jack Gaston Coliseum

Gadsden, AL

Belltime- 8pm

Saturday March 23rd

Civic Center
Knoxville, TN.

Belltime- 7:30pm

CCW Heavyweight Title Tournament

(Backstage: Joe Pedicino is joined by Bob and Brad Armstrong)

Joe: "Bob, the Armstrong family will have a strong presence in the upcoming title tournaments as Scott/Steve will be competing for the tag titles and both your son Brad and yourself will be in the heavyweight title tournament."

Bob: "We sure are right in the thick of it just the way we like it. Scott and Steve are gonna take those tag titles and either Brad or myself will secure that CCW Heavyweight title when we make it to Knoxville."

Joe: "I've seen the brackets, if you and Brad both win your first round matches you two will face EACH OTHER in the 2nd round!"

Bob: "Well, if that happens I will gladly step aside and allow Brad to move forward in the tournament."

Brad: "No way Pop, if anyone is stepping aside it will be me. Out of respect for you, I would allow you the opportunity to move on in the tournament." (Suddenly Ole Anderson steps into the frame)

Ole: "This argument is moot…your old man is facing ME in the first round, so there's no chance whatsoever that you two would face each other….but I must say, I'm impressed that you realize the old guy is washed up and you would have to step aside to let him advance."

Bob: (shoves Ole) "Who are you calling washed up? I'll whip you in the first round and if this whipper snapper wants to test me, I'll show him I can still whip him just like I did when he was a kid, because he's still a kid!"

Brad: (Steps between Bob and Ole) "Now wait a damn minute Pop! (Ole walks away smiling) I don't think you are washed up, I was stepping aside out of respect, BUT if we need to have this match for you to show ME some respect…..them maybe that's exactly what needs to happen, and we'll just see who the KID is.." (Brad storms off)

Bob (following him off camera) "Brad, hold up….I didn't mean it like that…I.."

Joe: "Um, Gordon…back to you."

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Gordon: "Ole Anderson stirring the pot between father and son, we really don't want to see something like that…but right now let's go to our main event, a 12 man battle royal for the Alabama Heavyweight Title."

Match #4-

MAIN EVENT

12 Man Battle Royal for the Alabama Heavyweight Title

1. Rip Rogers
2. Tracy Smothers
3. Mike Davis
4. Tim Horner
5. Tommy Lane
6. Jules Strongbow
7. The Honky Tonk Man
8. George Wells
9. Masked Assassin #1
10. Masked Assassin #2
11. Shawn Michaels
12. Mando Guerrero

WINNER: The Honky Tonk Man last eliminating Tim Horner

Gordon: "The Honky Tonk Man is the brand new Alabama Champion and don't forget we also have a new US Jr. Champion Marty Jannetty, tune in next week for more exciting Continental action….So long from Birmingham, Alabama!"

 

[SirEdger]

Very nice start to this Continental Championship Wrestling era!

[gordi]

That was a great bit with Ole stirring things up.

[kevinmcfl]

Glad to have you back! CCW is in great hands. I guess its because I grew up on Gordon Solie and the likes of the Armstrongs and Ole Anderson but this was sucj a fun read that I can't wait for the next episode.

[GeneJackson95]

Thanks guys, I'm glad to be back and have some fun stuff in store with CCW. I'm looking forward to getting caught up with everyone's shows and leaving feedback over the course of this week.

[GeneJackson95]

CCW Tour 1985

Thursday March 14, 1985

Amory High School
Amory, MS.

Fundraiser for the Amory Panthers

Bell Time- 7pm

Tracey Smothers pinned "Hustler" Rip Rogers with a small package

Tom Prichard pinned Jules Strongbow with his feet on the ropes

U.S. Jr Champion Marty Jannetty pinned "Mr, Electricity" Steve Regal with crossbody off the top rope

INTERMISSION- Announcer Rhubarb Jones promoted tomorrow night's show in nearby Columbus, MS featuring "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, The Fullers, Tim Horner, and many more!!

Semi-Main Event

Steve/Scott Armstrong defeated The Rock & Roll RPMS when Scott pinned Davis with a sunset flip

MAIN EVENT

Alabama Title Match

Chief Jay Strongbow defeated The Honky Tonk Man via count out when HTM took the title and walked out after 14 minutes of action and series of chops

CCW Tour 1985

Friday March 15, 1985

Lavendar Coliseum

Columbus, MS

Belltime- 7:30pm

"Hustler" Rip Rogers pinned Shawn Michaels with his feet on the ropes

Steve/Scott Armstrong defeated the Rock & Roll RPMS (Mike Davis/Tommy Lane) when Steve pinned Davis after a top rope dropkick

Hecules Hernandez w/Sir Oliver Humperdink beat Denny Brown by submission with the backbreaker

US Jr. Champion Marty Jannetty pinned Roy Lee Welch with a crucifix to retain the title

INTERMISSION- It was announced with CCW returns to Columbus, MS on April 5th….The Platinum Club will be in action as well as Brad Armstrong and Dutch Mantell!

The Super Destroyers fought Robert/Ron Fuller to a double countout when referee Ron West was unable to get any of the 4 wrestlers back in the ring

(Alabama Champion The Honky Tonk Man came out and said he refused to defend this title in Mississippi because it "wouldn't make any sense" so he declared tonight's match vs. Tim Horner a 'non-title' match)

"White Lightning" Tim Horner pinned Alabama Champion The Honky Tonk Man w/Sir Oliver Humperdink with a bridge in non-title match

MAIN EVENT

Southeastern Heavyweight Championship

Champion- "Bullet" Bob Armstrong defeated Ox Baker with a school boy roll up

[gordi]

I am glad that the Amory Panthers are finally gonna be able to get those old shoulder pads fixed up or replaced!

 

Love how you are using Honkey, too.

[agentofenton]

Awesome stuff. I love the preview of the upcoming loop. That's something I tried to incorporate into my TV but eventually let that fall off.

 

Honky being a chicken shit heel is just as he should be. Ole stepping in and playing the mind games early makes for tremendous drama. Very fun read.

[SirEdger]

I love getting a feel on some of these Continental names I'm not all familiar with. For instance, I'd heard about Mike Davis' days as one half of the Rock N' Roll RPMs but I always knew him as the weird psycho in the GWF in the early 90's. So, for me, it's really cool to get a taste of it.

[kevinmcfl]

Great format that is so easy to follow. HTM turning out to be a great heel in CCW! Enjoyed the card at the HS and how it built into the bigger event the next day.

[GeneJackson95]

CCW TV- Episode 2

Taped on Monday March 4, 1985

Airing on Saturday March 16, 1985 on various stations throughout the Southeast

Boutwell Auditorium

Birmingham, Alabama

Hosted by Gordon Solie

Backstage Interviews: Joe Pedicino

Ring Announcer: Rhubarb Jones

(Show opens with a montage of action featuring various CCW starts set to 'Let's Go Crazy' by Prince, we then go to Gordon Solie)

Gordon: "Hello and welcome once again to Continental Championship Wrestling, we have great card of action here this evening. We'll see the debut of The Guerreros (Hector/Chavo/Mando), also in action will be Ole Anderson, as well as Chief Jay Strongbow, and more! Last week we crowned a new Alabama Heavyweight Champion and we will hear from him this evening as well. We'll talk some more about the tag team tournament taking place tonight in Dothan, Alabama as well as next Saturday night in Knoxville, Tennessee when we crown a new Continental Heavyweight Champion then tonight in our MAIN EVENT….The Armstrongs Scott/Steve take on The Super Destroyers but right now…let's go to the ring!"

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MATCH #1-

Ole Anderson beats Rick Gibson by submission with an armbar

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(Ole is joined at ringside by Joe Pedicino)

Joe: "Ole Anderson, last week we saw you attempt to stir the pot with the Armstrongs, it was sickening to see you try to cause a rift between father and son."

Ole: "Me…cause a rift? I didn't cause anything, I simply pointed out what was already there. I didn't cause anything with those Armstrongs, there a dysfunctional bunch unlike the Anderson family."

(Bob Armstrong storms ringside and grabs the mic)

Bob: "Ole Anderson, you know good and darn well what you were trying to do last week….well, it didn't work…Brad and myself are just fine and WHEN I beat you in Knoxville and when Brad wins his match…it will be none of your concern how we handle a match between us."

Ole: "You are right, IF I was to lose to you, which trust me would never happen…but if it did…it's certainly none of my business that your boy knows you can't hang with him and the only chance you would have to save face would be if he stepped aside and let you win the match."

(Brad comes down to ringside)

Brad: "Pop, don't listen to this garbage….this man doesn't know what he's talking about he's just trying to get inside your head before your match with him."

(Brad grabs Bob by the arm and leads him up the aisle)

Ole: "Good job, Brad….take him back to the dressing room before he gets hurt."

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COMMERCIAL

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(Gordon Solie is joined at the desk by Sir Oliver Humperdink and the Super Destroyers)

Gordon: "Mr. Humperdink, it looks like you have found two very large men to go for the tag team titles."

Hump: "Not just large men Solie, but two of the best wrestlers in the world today. Scott and Steve Armstrong can't match size, strength, or wrestling skill against these two men…the Super Destroyers."

Gordon: "Well, that may be true but I want you and your men to join me for this next match and take a look at another great team that will be a part of the tournament. The Guerreros!

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MATCH #2-

The Guerreros (Chavo/Mando/Hector) defeat George Wells/Jeff Gaylord/Carl Fergie when Mando catches Fergie with a sunset flip off the top rope

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CCW '85 TOUR!

Tonight!

CCW Tag Team Title Tournament

Houston County Farm Center

Dothan, AL

Bell time- 7:30pm

Monday March 18th

CCW TV TAPING!

Boutwell Auditorium

Birmingham, AL

Bell time- 7pm

Thursday March 21rst

CCW

Fairgrounds

Scottsboro, AL

Bell time- 7pm

Friday March 22nd

CCW

Jack Gaston Coliseum

Gadsden, AL

Bell time- 7:30pm

Saturday March 23rd

CCW Heavyweight Title Tournament

Civic Center

Knoxville, TN

Bell time- 7:30pm

First Round:

"Bullet" Bob Armstrong

Vs.

Ole Anderson

Hercules Hernandez w/Sir Oliver Humperdink

Vs.

Brad Armstrong

"Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol w/Johnny V

Vs.

Chief Jay Strongbow

Dutch Mantell

Vs.

"Golden Boy" Chic Donovan

(Card Subject to Change)

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(Joe Pedicino is joined by the Honky Tonk Man and Sir Oliver Humperdink)

Joe: "I'm joined by Sir Oliver Humperdink and the Alabama Heavyweight Champion The Honky Tonk Man Wayne Ferris."

Hump: "This man is the not only greatest singer of all time, the greatest entertainer of all time, and most of all the greatest wrestler of all time."

HTM: "Thank you very much Ollie, Joe Pedochino…put down that sandwich, you are looking at the greatest Alabama Heavyweight Champion in the history of this God forsaken state and this is just a stepping stone, you hear me Pedochino? Next stop is the Southeastern Heavyweight title, then I'm moving on to the Continental title."

Joe: "Well that's pretty optimistic for a guy who just won the title last week."

Hump: "He says it because it is so….if Honky says it, you can take it to the bank."

Joe: "How sure are you Honky Tonk that you are gonna win the Southeastern title?"

HTM: "As sure as I am that when this interview is over your gonna eat three more of those sandwiches, Ollie…let's get out of here!"

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MATCH #3-

"Chief" Jay Strongbow defeated Jeff Gaylord with a sleeperhold

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COMMERCIAL

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(VTR- Video airs of the "Platinum Club" (Austin Idol/John Tatum/Steve Regal/Johnny V) coming out of a casino in tuxedos getting into a limo, we then cut to inside the limo)

JV: "Guys, I know you all hate having to come down south but we are going to dominate these bunch of hicks…take all the titles, make ALL the money and then move on!" (laughs)

Tatum: "Well Johnny, while I do hate being down here, I can only imagine how exciting it must be for the ladies to finally see some REAL men for a change."

Regal: "That's right Hollywood…not just real men but winners…the best of the best."

Idol: "Boys, that's exactly right…we are the best of the best…Continental Wrestling has never seen anything like us and when we swoop in and take all the titles….these clowns will never know what hit them. Now Johnny crack open that champagne and you (looks at the camera) turn that thing off, it's time to party!"

(END VTR)

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(Gordon welcomes the Fullers out to the podium)

Solie: "Tonight in Dothan, Alabama…The Fullers will be taking part in the CCW Tag Team title tournament."

Robert: "That's right Gordon, my brother and I know there's going to be some stiff competition for those titles but we are more than up for the challenge…believe you me!"

Ron: "Absolutely, it doesn't matter how big or bad any of these guys think they are…..we will run through them…."(Before Ron can finish that statement, Oliver Humperdink and the Super Ds interupt)

Hump: "I heard you mention guys who are BIG and BAD, my Super Destroyers are the BIGGEST and BADDEST in this tournament and they will be the ones leaving with the titles."

Ron: "Well Humperdork, we hope and pray we meet your guys in this tournament because we will be glad to show you and your team why the Fullers rule the Southeast."

Super D #1- "Word of advice….stay out of our way!"

(Super Ds and Hump head to the ring for their match)

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MATCH #4

MAIN EVENT

The Armstrongs (Scott/Steve) defeated the Super Destroyers (#1/#2) w/Sir Oliver Humperdink when Steve pinned #1 after the Fullers came down and caused a distraction…..the show goes off the air with the Fullers and the Super Ds brawling all around ringside.

Solie: "This is a melee we have here…..fans tune in next week for more great action for Joe Pedicino, I'm Gordon Solie saying so long from Birmingham!"

[GeneJackson95]

CCW Tag Title Tournament

Saturday March 16, 1985

Houston County Farm Center

Dothan, Alabama

Bell time- 8pm

CCW Tag Team Title Tournament

Round 1-

The Super Destroyers (#1/#2) w/Sir Oliver Humperdink defeated Tracey Smothers/Tim Horner when #2 hit Horner with a Superplex

Robert/Ron Fuller beat Ox Baker/Lord Humongous when Hugo was Disqualified for choking Robert Fuller and refusing to break the count….afterwards Humperdink was seen at ringside giving an envelope to Hugo as Ron Fuller and Referee Ron West helped Robert back to the dressing room

Scott/Steve Armstrong defeated The Rock & Roll RPMS (replacing The Masked Assassins) when Scott pinned Davis after a superkick

The Platinum Club (John Tatum/Steve Regal) w/Johnny V beat The Guerreros (Hector/Chavo) when Tatum pinned Chavo after Valiant distracted the Referee Brian Curtis, allowing Austin Idol to come in and hit Chavo with an axe handle

US Jr. Title

Champion Marty Jannetty pinned Roy Lee Welch with a crucifix

INTERMISSION: "Bullet" Bob Armstrong takes pictures with the fans in the ring

CCW Tag Title Tournament

Semi-Finals

Ron/Robert Fuller defeated The Super Destroyers (#1/#2) w/Sir Oliver Humperdink when Ron pinned #2 with a small package

The Platinum Club (John Tatum/Steve Regal) w/Johnny V beat Scott/Steve Armstrong when Regal pinned Scott after Tatum hit him with brass knucks

Semi-Main Event

Southeastern Title

"Bullet" Bob Armstrong pinned "Golden Boy" Chic Donovan with a school boy roll up

MAIN EVENT

CCW Tag Team Title Tournament Finals

The Platinum Club (John Tatum/Steve Regal) w/Johnny V beat Ron/Robert Fuller when Referee Bob Densmore got knocked out, allowing Austin Idol to come in and hit Robert Fuller in the face with the axe handle….amidst all the commotion Referee Ron West came down and made the three count and announced the Platinum Club as the new champions. The P.C. scrambled away with their newly won tag belts. Robert Fuller with blood pouring from his head grabbed a microphone as brother Ron helped him stand.

Robert: "You boys better listen to me and listen good…..when we come back here to Dothan on April 1st, bring all three of your sorry butts down here cause my brother Ron and I will have a partner…..a partner we can trust…a partner whose just like another member of the family…..and I can promise you more blood will spilled but IT WON'T BE OURS!!!"

[SirEdger]

Ooooooooh, I smell one ugly brawl coming up between The Platinum Club and the Fullers!!!

[gordi]

Having despicable heel champs like Honkey and the Platinum Club is a great way to heat things up quickly!

[kevinmcfl]

Again, love the format! Your roster is so interesting as you have so many wrestlers that can be either heels or babyfaces that I can see this as a great roller coaster ride. Great work. Right now the heels have emerged on top but when you the viewers excited to see what comes next you have a great promotion. That is exactly what you got. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite reads but I am biased as I love Southern Wrastling!

[GeneJackson95]

CCW Tour 1985

Thursday March 21, 1985

Fairgrounds

Scottsboro, AL

Bell Time- 7:30pm

"White Lightning" Tim Horner pinned "RPM" Tommy Lane with the 'natural bridge'

Hercules Hernandez w/Sir Oliver Humperdink defeated Shawn Michaels by submission with the full nelson

Scott/Steve Armstrong beat The Masked Assassins when Steve pinned Assassin #2 with a sunset flip

U.S. Jr. Title

Tom Prichard pinned Champion Marty Jannetty to win the title with a with his feet on the ropes

INTERMISSION: The Armstrongs (Bob/Steve/Scott) took pics with fans in the ring. Announcer Rhubarb Jones announced tomorrow night in Gadsden, Alabama, Marty Jannetty will receive a rematch for the U.S. Jr Title.

Semi-Main Event

The Platinum Club (John Tatum/Steve Regal/Austin Idol) w/Johnny V defeated The Guerreros (Chavo/Hector/Mando) when Idol made Mando submit to the 'Las Vegas Leglock'

MAIN EVENT

Southeastern Heavyweight Title

Champion "Bullet" Bob Armstrong defeated Super Destroyer #2 w/Humperdink by DQ when Super D #1 interfered which brought Steve/Scott Armstrong to make the save

[kevinmcfl]

I think it is a combo of your writing style and my love of the smaller southern promotions that makes this such a fun read for me. I mean no were else in the wrestling world could Tim Horner and Scott and Steve Armstrong by such a big deal. Love It!

 

So excited to be working with you in the UWF!

[LowBlowPodcast]

Love seeing you back here and you've jumped right in. I personally don't find relevance in the Fuller/Armstrongs but there has always been a niche for them and I am glad you are opening my eyes to it. I also really like Hercules Hernandez down here... a solid heel with a lot of potential.

[GeneJackson95]

Love seeing you back here and you've jumped right in. I personally don't find relevance in the Fuller/Armstrongs but there has always been a niche for them and I am glad you are opening my eyes to it. I also really like Hercules Hernandez down here... a solid heel with a lot of potential.

 

I know it's hard for anyone who didn't grow up in the South and see how over the Armstrongs and Fullers were (and are) to really get it......I worked a show as recently as last year in a small town in the middle of nowhere in Alabama that had the Armstrongs (Bob & Steve & Steve Jr) and Jimmy Golden on the show that drew over 600 people. They were all superstars here in the South and it's what I grew up on being from Mississippi so I'm having an absolute blast booking this area!

[GeneJackson95]

CCW Tour 1985

Friday March 22, 1985

Jack Gaston Coliseum

Gadsden, AL

Bell Time- 8pm

Tracey Smothers pinned "Golden Boy" Chic Donovan after a top rope dropkick

The Strongbows (Chief Jay/Jules) defeated The Rock & Roll RPMS (Mike Davis/Tommy Lane) when Jules pinned Davis after a knee lift

US Jr. Title

Marty Jannetty pinned Champion Tom Prichard to regain the title with a crucifix…..After the match Prichard shakes MJ's hand and goes to present the belt but blasts Marty in the side of the head with it and leaves him laying and bloodied in the ring

INTERMISSION: It was announced tomorrow night in Knoxville, TN: Mexican wrestling superstar Mil Mascaras will challenge Marty Jannetty for the U.S. Jr Championship, and the winners of tonight's Continental Tag Team Title match will defend against Bruiser Brody and Stan Hansen.

Special Challenge Match

Hercules Hernandez w/Sir Oliver Humperdink defeated "White Lightning" Tim Horner with the full nelson, afterwards Hernandez refused to release the hold until Brad Armstrong ran in with a chair to break it up

Semi-Main Event

CCW Tag Team Title Match

The Fullers (Ron/Robert) defeated The Platinum Club (John Tatum/Steve Regal) w/Johnny V by DQ when Austin Idol ran in and hit Ron in the head with the axe handle spitting him open the same way he did Robert in Dothan…..Idol then got on the microphone and pointed out, "The contract says the 'WINNERS' face Brody and Hansen in Knoxville….not the CHAMPIONS…have fun with that tomorrow night, boys!"

MAIN EVENT

Eight Man Tag Team WAR!

The Armstrongs (Bob/Brad/Steve/Scott) defeated Alabama Champion Honky Tonk Man/Hercules/The Super Destroyers w/Sir Oliver Humperdink & Ole Anderson when Brad pinned Hercules after Ole accidently hit him with a chair

[gordi]

 

Love seeing you back here and you've jumped right in. I personally don't find relevance in the Fuller/Armstrongs but there has always been a niche for them and I am glad you are opening my eyes to it. I also really like Hercules Hernandez down here... a solid heel with a lot of potential.

 

I know it's hard for anyone who didn't grow up in the South and see how over the Armstrongs and Fullers were (and are) to really get it......I worked a show as recently as last year in a small town in the middle of nowhere in Alabama that had the Armstrongs (Bob & Steve & Steve Jr) and Jimmy Golden on the show that drew over 600 people. They were all superstars here in the South and it's what I grew up on being from Mississippi so I'm having an absolute blast booking this area!

 

 

 

That's awesome. I'm happy to hear that they are still going strong and that indie wrestling can still draw down South.

[SirEdger]

Loved the little twist with the Platinum Club not having to face Brody & Hansen despite being the champions! Pure heeldom!

 

Also intrigued by Mil Mascaras vs Marty Jannetty for the US Jr Heavyweight title. Should be good!

[GeneJackson95]

CCW TV- Episode 3

Taped on Monday March 18, 1985

Airing on Saturday March 23, 1985 on various stations throughout the Southeast

Boutwell Auditorium

Birmingham, Alabama

Hosted by Gordon Solie & Joe Pedicino from the WTVY Studios in Dothan, AL

Backstage Interviews: Charlie Platt

Ring Announcer: Rhubarb Jones

(Footage is shown of The Platinum Club winning the CCW Tag Team titles in Dothan, Alabama against Ron & Robert Fuller with help from Johnny V & Austin Idol- We then go to the opening montage and join our hosts Gordon Solie & Joe Pedicino)

Gordon introduces us to his new co-host Joe Pedicino. They talk about the controversy surrounding the CCW Tag Team titles and footage we just watched. Joe says tonight is going to be an excellent show as move towards tonight's big event in Knoxville, Tennessee where we will crown the Continental Heavyweight Champion. They'll discuss this more later but now let's see the U.S. Jr Champion Marty Jannetty in action.

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Match #1-

U.S. Jr. Champion Marty Jannetty pinned Shane Douglas with a sunset flip off the top rope

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See Continental Championship Wrestling when it comes to your town!

CCW Tour 1985

Thursday March 21, 1985

Fairgrounds

Scottsboro, AL

Bell Time- 7:30pm

Friday March 22, 1985

Jack Gaston Coliseum

Gadsden, AL

Bell Time- 8pm

CCW Heavyweight Title Tournament

Saturday March 23, 1985

Civic Center

Knoxville, TN.

Bell Time- 7:30pm

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COMMERCIAL

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Gordon and Joe discuss the recent issues with the USWA and the formation of the UWF Universal Wrestling Federation. They throw to Charlie Platt who is joined by Bill Watts. Watts says the UWF is proud to welcome Continental Championship Wrestling to the UWF and that soon the UWF World Champion will be crowned in May and there will be wrestlers from CCW who will competing for the championship. He also mentions that CCW has some really great tag teams and that the UWF World Tag Team Champions the Perfect Alliance will be coming in soon to defend those titles. He also said that all the upcoming CCW shows will selling raffle tickets and the winners of the drawing will win an all expense paid trip to the Cotton Bowl on May 4th for the big UWF David Von Erich Memorial Show!

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Match #2-

"Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol w/Johnny V defeated Billy Travis by Submission with the 'Las Vegas Leglock'

Charlie Platt joins Idol & Johnny V at ringside. Idol says that in Knoxville, Tennessee…he will walk out the CCW Heavyweight Champion and then he will set his sights on the UWF World Heavyweight Championship on May 4th in Dallas, Texas.

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(VTR- "The Fallen Angel" Woman is standing in a dark smoke filled room, she says she is on her way to Continental Championship Wrestling and she's bringing with her….your worst NIGHTMARES! Two masked figures can be faintly seen behind her and she laughs as the screen fades to black)

Charlie Platt is joined by the Southeastern Heavyweight Champion 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong. Bob says tonight, not only does he plan to win the CCW Heavyweight Championship…he also can't wait to get his hands on Ole Anderson who has tried to stir up trouble with his son Brad and himself. Tonight, Ole Anderson is going to find out why you don't mess with the Armstrong family!

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COMMERCIAL - Jim Walter Homes

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TONIGHT--Knoxville, TN---Bell Time 7:30pm

CCW Heavyweight Title Tournament

Round 1:

"Bullet" Bob Armstrong

Vs.

Ole Anderson

Brad Armstrong

Vs.

Hercules Hernandez w/Sir Oliver Humperdink

Chief Jay Strongbow

Vs.

Austin Idol w/Johnny V

Dutch Mantell

Vs.

"Golden Boy" Chic Donovan

PLUS MUCH MORE!!!

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MATCH #3-

Dutch Mantell pinned Carl Fergie after a 'gourd buster'

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(VTR- Highlight video set to "If Heaven ain't a lot like Dixie" of "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley who will coming son to Continental Championship Wrestling)

Charlie Platt is joined in the back by Dutch Mantell who says he's excited to be in CCW and he's also excited to be competing for the Continental Heavyweight Title, he says there's quite a few 'managers' around here sticking their nose in people's matches, he says he has a manager of his own names 'shoo baby' (cracks the bullwhip) and he will bet money that his manager can more than handle these other goofs at ringside.

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MATCH #4-

Ron/Robert Fuller defeated The Masked Assassins (#1/#2) when Robert pinned #1 after a piledriver

Afterwards the Fullers talk to Charlie Platt….Robert says that they've only just begun with the Platinum Club, they've got some surprises in store real soon and they won't be out numbered for long. Ron says if they wanna get down and dirty, the Fullers can get down and dirty with the best of them….If they want a war…they've got one!

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COMMERCIAL

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Back in the studio, Solie and Pedicino recap tonight's show and talk about the big CCW Title tournament happening tonight in Knoxville (which may have already concluded depending on what time this airs in your area) They also talk about the recent antics of the Alabama Heavyweight Champion Honky Tonk Man, he is set to defend the championship in tonight's main event…however it's tv time remaining which is quickly running out so without further ado they throw it to the ring with announcer Rhubarb Jones.

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MATCH #5-

MAIN EVENT

Alabama Heavyweight Championship

TV Time Remaining

Champion The Honky Tonk Man w/Sir Oliver Humperdink went to an 8 minute time draw with Porkchop Cash

(END OF SHOW)

[kevinmcfl]

Once again, great show and I love the partnership. Great card coming to Knoxville! You got my humming some Hank Williams Jr. with that Wendell Cooley intro.

 

A perfect Southern promotion here with feuds and brawls all over the place. The heels got in in gear now but how long can they keep the control is what makes this a great read.

 

Austin Idol: the first UWF Unified World Champion does have an interesting ring to it.

[GeneJackson95]

CCW Title Tournament

Civic Center

Knoxville, TN.

Saturday March 23, 1985

Bell Time- 7:30pm

Continental Heavyweight Championship Tournament

Round 1:

Ole Anderson pinned Southeastern Champion "Bullet" Bob Armstrong with his feet on the ropes

Brad Armstrong pinned Hercules Hernandez w/Sir Oliver Humperdink with a small package

Austin Idol w/Johnny V defeated Chief Jay Strongbow with the 'Las Vegas Leglock'

Dutch Mantell pinned "Golden Boy" Chic Donovan after a "gourd buster"

U.S. Jr Championship

Challenger Mil Mascaras defeated Champion Marty Jannetty with a flying crossbody off the top rope to win the championship

INTERMISSION

CCW Championship Tournament

Semi-Finals:

Brad Armstrong pinned Ole Anderson with a school boy roll up

After the 3 count, Jesse Barr hits the ring and clipped Brad's knee….Ole and Jesse double team Armstrong and work over his knee until "Bullet" Bob hits the ring with a chair to make the save….Bob and referee Ron West have to assist Brad back up the aisle to the dressing room

Austin Idol w/Sir Oliver Humperdink pinned Dutch Mantell after Humperdink distracted referee Bob Densmore allowing Idol to hit Mantell with a chain to get the pinfall

#1 Contender's Match for the CCW Tag Team Titles

Bruiser Brody/Stan Hansen defeated Ron/Robert Fuller in a wild brawl when Hansen pinned Robert after a running lariat

MAIN EVENT

CCW Heavyweight Title Tournament

FINALS:

Austin Idol w/Sir Oliver Humperdink defeated Brad Armstrong with the 'Las Vegas Leglock' to win the championship

Humperdink distracted Brad before the bell rang to allow Idol to chop block the previously injured knee from behind…this allowed Idol to control most of the match and take advantage for the victory. Afterwards as Idol was leaving….Ole Anderson and Jesse Anderson hit the ring again and attacked Brad's knee until Bob/Scott/Steve Armstrong all hit the ring to make the save.