Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling Jan. 86

[GeneJackson95]

The Stud Stable should be considered favorites in this tourney, great match between Backlund and Sheik to move the feud forward.

[kevinmcfl]

The people at the Scope had an event that they will not soon forget. Just the heat that the Sheik brings makes a trip to the arena memorable but add but add the Stud Stable, the tournament and Bob Roop attacking Taylor and you have a great NWA event.

[gordi]

Giving the heel team a bye into the finals is good, classic, tournament booking.

 

Ole vs Morales is a veteran vs veteran match I would have enjoyed seeing.

[SirEdger]

Honestly, this is the Stud Stable's tournament to lose. They got everything going in their favor right now!

[dawho5]

Renegades getting the win is a nice twist. I'm sure the Bolsheviks won't be back to cause any trouble later...

[spaldoni]

MACW @ Spartanburg, SC Memorial Auditorium 1-15-86

Spike Huber defeated Iron Mike Sharpe

Huber swung Sharpe to the ropes and hit the power slam for the pin.

Brett Sawyer defeated Terry Gibbs (flying leg drop off the top rope)

After the match Johnny Rich attacked Sawyer!!! Rich finished off the attack by slamming Sawyer into the steel post. Sawyer was busted open and had to be helped out by officials.

Rocky Johnson defeated Art Crews w/Rock Riddle

Johnson got the pin with a sunset flip

Bolshevik Revolution defeated Nick and Kelly Kiniski

Both teams were in the ring brawling. When the Ref was escorting Kelly back to his corner, Smirnoff hit Nick with a big boot to the face. Baron finished Nick off with the claw!

David Sammartino defeated The Texas Bronco

Bronco swung Sammartino into the turnbuckles and charged in, Sammartino moved, Bronco hits the turnbuckles and Sammartino rolled him up with a handful of tights for the pin. Sammartino was heavily booed in this match.

Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka defeated The Missing Link w/Paul Jones

Jones got up on the apron and was distracting Snuka. Link charged from behind, Snuka got out of the way and Link collided with Jones. Snuka body slammed Link, then went up to the top rope and came down with the Superfly Splash for the 1..2..3!

NWA World Tag Team Title Match

The Andersons © w/JJ Dillon vs. Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales

This match goes 45 minutes and the crowd was really into it. The match was hard hitting but stayed clean and technical until the end when Arn covered Pedro and JJ Dillon held Pedro's feet from the ground outside the ring. The Andersons retain the titles.

[dawho5]

I really liked the main. The team of Morales and Backlund is a nice counter to the iconic MACW team. Bolsheviks getting a win right after their big loss is a good tactic.

[SirEdger]

I can't stress enough how great it is to have your B-crew featured that way in house shows. Really helps building the depth of your territory!

[spaldoni]

MACW @ WTBS Studios TV 1-18-86

Schiavone: Hello again everybody and welcome to another edition of Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling, along with me as always is David Crockett. Well David a big show lined up tonight. We now know that the Fullers have advanced to the finals in the US Tag Team Tournament. They will be facing the winners of the Soul Patrol, Renegade Warriors match, which will take place this weekend in Greenville South Carolina.

 

Crockett: That's right Tony. The Fullers received a bye due to the double disqualification in the Fabulous Blondes, Nightmares match. We will hear from those teams today. We will also have a special wrestling appearance by Mil Mascaras. Also in action, United States champ, Magnum TA as well as Mid Atlantic champ, Harley Race. We will also show you some footage of what went down this week in Spartanburg between Brett Sawyer and Johnny Rich. Right now we've got some pre recorded comments from former world champion, Ric Flair, who's touring in Texas right now.

 

Pre Recorded Comments

Flair: WHOOOOO! The Nature Boy is riding high and main event'n all over the NWA right now. Texas knows what the Nature Boy is about. But relax Mid Atlantic because the Nature Boy comes home to Greensboro on the 25th. On that night I'm taking the great and legendary Mil Mascaras to school. After I'm done with him I'm going to continue to main event all over the NWA until I get that paper champ, little Ricky Martel back in the ring. Just remember NWA, diamonds are forever and so is Ric Flair! WHOOOOOO!

 

Back Live

US Champ Magnum TA vs. Tim Straw

Magnum looks great in his televised return. He whips Straw into the ropes and finishes him off with the belly to belly suplex!

Crockett: Magnum, great to have you back on the superstation.

 

Magnum: David Crockett, it's great to be back and holding this United States title. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm here to take on any and all challengers. I'm heading up to Canada for some bookings and I'm looking forward to taking on the best the NWA has to offer. You can also bet that I'll be defending this title next month on the Battle of the Belts card. 1986 is going to be Magnum TA's year and you can bet on that!

 

Commercial Break

Schiavone: Fans, I want to show you some footage of what went down earlier this week at the Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg.

 

Footage from Spartanburg

Johnny Rich attacks Bret Sawyer after his match. Rich beats down Sawyer then slams him into the steel post. Sawyer is busted open.

 

Schiavone: Ok, with me now is Johnny Rich. Johnny, I don't know what that was all about, maybe you can explain your actions to me and the fans.

 

Rich: Oh it's real simple. Mid Atlantic is not big enough for a Sawyer and a Rich. So Brett Sawyer, you better watch your back boy!

 

Johnny Rich storms off as the crowd boos.

 

Schiavone: Wow, not the same Johnny Rich I've known. Fans, lets go to the ring.

 

Fabulous Blondes w/Rock Riddle vs. Lou Simms and Roger Murphy

Riddle is all smiles as his team takes apart their opponents. Timbs hits Murphy with a series of knee lifts then tags in Crews, Crews hits Murphy with some shoulder tackles. Crews pulls up Murphy by his hair and tags in Timbs. The Blondes give Murphy a double front face lock drop and Timbs covers him for the pin. They head over to the podium as Tom Prichard joins them.

 

Crockett: Well Mr. Riddle, you have the Agency's team looking good.

 

Riddle: Of course they look good Davey Baby. The Fabulous Blondes would be on the road to the US titles if it wasn't for those B Movie cast offs, the Nightmares. I'll get to that in a minute. Now, during this last week, my main man here, the Doctor of Desire Tom Prichard scored a clean win over the Television champ, Terry Taylor.

 

Crockett: I believe the match your referring to is the same match where Bob Roop interfered. I wouldn't call that clean.

 

Prichard: Wait just one hot minute. I didn't need Roop's help. I had the match won. Now I got the win, so in my book that gives me the right to a title match. Excuse me Rock but I have to go find somebody that knows something about logic and go get me a title match.

 

Riddle: You see Davey baby, that's a true star. Now back to my team here.

 

The Nightmares come out.

 

Davis: You're talking a lot Riddle, but my partner and I think we should finish what you and your boys started.

 

The teams push up on each other.

 

Riddle: Oh sure, come out and act tough after my boys just had a match. Tell you what, we'll accept the challenge, not that it's much of a challenge for the Fabulous Blondes. We'll take you on next week, here on TV.

 

Wayne: That suits us just fine, but you and your boys better remember this isn't Hollywood and we're not actors, we're the best tag team going today and your worst nightmare.

 

The Nightmares walk off.

 

Timbs: Just look at those two buffoons, you people are looking at what real wrestlers look like.

 

Crews: You said it!

 

Riddle: (smiling) Ahhhh it's great to be around true professionals.

 

Commercial Break

David Sammartino vs. Bill Richards

David works really aggressive in this match. Does a lot of choking and eye gouging. He kicks Richard's mid section then pummels him to the ground. He stomps away on his back then finally finishes him off with the Backbreaker Rack ! After the bell David keeps pounding away on Richards. The fans cheer as Pedro Morales hits the ring. He pulls David off and is holding out his arms asking him "what's with you?" David shrugs Pedro off and starts to leave. Pedro bends down to check on Richards. David comes back and kicks Pedro then starts stomping away. David body slams Pedro and continues his assault as the fans boo. David hurls Pedro out of the ring then kicks Richards on his way out of the ring.

 

Commercial Break

Schiavone: I don't know what's gotten into David Sammartino but he's going to have a hot Pedro Morales looking for him. Fans, with me right now is the television champion, Terry Taylor. Well Terry, Bob Roop has certainly become a problem for you.

 

Taylor: Yea Bob Roop has gotten my attention. Hey Roop, you want a match with me in Greensboro, you got one. And yea, if you beat me I'll put this title on the line, here on TV brother. I'm not ducking anyone. Roop, you got a match with me. Tom Prichard, you want a match, get in line and you're next.

 

Schiavone: Ok, there you have it. Terry Taylor ready for the challengers. Fans lets go to the ring as Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka is ready for action.

 

Jimmy Snuka vs. Ken Jenkins

The crowd is cheering as Snuka puts Jenkins down with a chop off the ropes. Snuka body slams Jenkins then climbs up the top rope. Snuka flashes the 'I love you' sign and leaps off, hitting the Superfly Splash for the pin! Snuka heads over to the podium.

 

Crockett: Wow! Jimmy you look fantastic! How are the ribs?

 

Snuka: Brothah, it feels good to be in the ring and as you can see I'm feeling better than ever. Kamala, you attack me and in Greensboro I get my revenge. Kamala, as the clock ticks forward the Superfly gets closer.

 

Commercial Break

Another montage is shown of Tony St. Clair

Crockett: Fans I want to announce that in two weeks my brother Jim will be hosting a special televised press conference with the longest reigning British Heavyweight Champion in history, Tony St. Clair. Crockett Promotions is very pleased to have finally sign Tony St. Clair. Switching gears, just a reminder, this week in Greenville, the semi finals of the US tag tournament will take place between the Renegade Warriors and the Soul Patrol. That should be an out....

 

Paul Jones comes out.

 

Crockett: Do you have something to say Mr. Jones

 

Jones: First off, you can refer to me as number one Paul Jones. Now, as you can see I'm holding this cane. There's a couple of gentlemen who put this cane to go use against those underachieving Kiniski brothers. I gave them a test and they passed with flying colors. Let me introduce to you, my newest tag team, the Devil's Duo.

 

Sword and Vines walk out and shake hands with Jones.

 

Jones: These guys right here are a couple of real tough guys, true brawlers. All they need is a little guidance. I'm the right man for that job. Gentlemen, welcome to the Paul Jones Army.

 

Crockett: I don't believe this, well it looks like number one Paul Jones army just added some soldiers. Fans lets go to the ring as the Mid Atlantic champ is set for action.

 

Harley Race vs. Gary Williams

Harley dismantles Williams. He lifts Williams up in the air and holds him in a vertical suplex position then drops him back. Harley stands up then drops a diving head butt. Harley picks Williams up and piledrives him for the pin!

 

Schiavone: My guest, the Mid Atlantic champ, Harley Race.

 

Race: Key word, champ. So far nobody has come close to beating me here in Mid Atlantic. Rocky Johnson tried but found out he wasn't in my league and that's exactly what I told him from the beginning. Rocky couldn't step up to the task.

 

The fans cheer as Rocky Johnson comes out.

 

Johnson: Ok Harley you beat me. You know I was in the ropes but I'm not going to cry about it, you got your hand raised. But don't go telling all these people that Rocky Johnson isn't up to the task. You give me another shot and lets just see who's up to the task.

 

Race: You're wasting my time Johnson. I want a shot at the World Title, I don't have time to waste on a prelim guy like you.

 

Johnson: Sounds to me your just a little scared of losing that title, then maybe somebody like me could get a world title shot. Is that it Harley? You scared to wrestle me again?

 

Race: Watch yourself Johnson. Ok, now I'll just have to make an example of you. You want another shot? I'll teach you a lesson in Greensboro on the 25th.

 

Johnson: Trust me Harley, you're gonna be taught the lesson.

 

Commercial Break

Schiavone: Fans with me right now is Ron Fuller. Now Ron you had a match scheduled with Brett Sawyer tonight but as we saw from the footage, he wont be able to compete.

 

Fuller: It's a crying shame what happened to one Brett Sawyer but you know something Tony Schiavone, a man of my caliber and credentials shouldn't wrestle on free TV. The people should have to pay to see a wrestler of my stature. So if you want to see me wrestle then buy a ticket to Greensboro on the 25th and watch my brother Rob and I win those US tag straps. I pity those other two teams because whoever wins it wont be cause for celebration because they will have to face my brother and I in the finals.

 

Fuller puts a cigar in his mouth

 

Schiavone: So you had nothing to do with Johnny Rich's attack on Brett Sawyer?

 

Fuller takes the cigar out

 

Fuller: Well now that you mention it, the Stud Stable is always looking to expand. One Johnny Rich showed me something, something that just might interest the Stud Stable.

 

Schiavone: Cryptic words from Ron Fuller. Fans lets go to the ring for a special appearance by Mil Mascaras as he prepares for his match against Ric Flair in Greensboro.

 

Mil Mascaras vs. Carl Hillman

Mascaras dazzles the fans with monkey flips, drop kicks and head scissors. Mascaras scoop slams Hillman then climbs to the top rope. Hillman staggers up and turns around as Mascaras hits a flying cross body block off the top rope for the pin!

 

Crockett: Mil Mascaras looks primed and ready for Ric Flair, in what should be an all time classic in Greensboro. Thanks for joining us and we'll see you next week.

 

Greensboro 1-25-86

Ric Flair w/JJ Dillon vs. Mil Mascaras

NWA Tag Team Title Match

Andersons w/JJ Dillon © vs. Freebirds

Mid Atlantic Title Bout

Harley Race © vs. Rocky Johnson

Jimmy Snuka vs. Kamala w/Paul Jones

Terry Taylor vs. Bob Roop

US Tag Team Finals

[gordi]

Mascaras vs Flair... shaddup and take mah money

[dawho5]

Great show to build for the 25th! Tag titles and Snuka/Kamala both catch my eye.

[SirEdger]

Nice treat for the fans to have Mil Mascaras wrestle on TV!

[kevinmcfl]

Again, great job of building your entire card as your openers and mid-carders are getting a lot of push here on TV. Sawyer-Rich feud seems so normally in the NWA and it doesn't even matter which Sawyer or Rich it is. I have only seen a few quick videos of Rock Riddle but you seem to have him down perfect with the Davey baby quotes. Great job

[spaldoni]

Yea I wanted to put a different spin on a Rich/Sawyer feud, with a Rich being the heel and a Sawyer as the face.

[GeneJackson95]

Great job with the TV, it feels so authentic! Loving the Rock Riddle promos, I can hear them so clear in his voice as I read them.

 

Glad to see the Fullers get some love outside the Southeast....The Stud Stable has a ton of potential here!

 

SOLID card for Greensboro! Every match a must see...though I'm most excited for the Andersons vs. the Freebirds!

[spaldoni]

MACW @ Greenville, SC, Memorial Auditorium 1-22-86

Johnny Rich vs. 'Cowboy' Scott Casey

Pretty good opener as both wrestlers go toe to toe. The finish comes when Casey swings Rich into the turnbuckles and charges in, but Rich gets his boot up. Casey's face hits the boot and Casey falls back and down. Rich hops up on the 2nd turnbuckle and crashes down with a fist drop for the pin!

Kamala w/Paul Jones vs. Steve Ramsey and Lou Simms in a Handicap Match

Kamala just goes in there and destroys both wrestlers as he body slams Ramsey onto Simms then finishes them off with a big splash!

Kiniski Brothers vs Devil's Duo w/Paul Jones

Still upset from the cane incident a couple weeks ago on TV, the Kiniski's start off with fire. They pound away on the Duo. Sword and Vines bail out of the ring a couple times to converse with their new manager. The Duo takes control but the Kiniski's come right back. Kelly Kiniski gets Jeff Sword up in a vertical suplex position but Paul Jones hits Kiniski's knee with the cane! Kiniski falls back with Sword on top as the ref counts 1..2..3!

NWA Tag Team Champion Arn Anderson w/ JJ Dillon vs. 'Hot Property' Joe Savoldi w/Billy Travis

Joe gives Arn all he can handle in this match. Joe starts off hot with a series of hip tosses and arm drags then follows with a series of body slams as he fires up the crowd. Arn takes control and takes it to Joe with a double axe handle flurry on the back. Joe gets the momentum back by kicking Arn as he bent down for a back body drop. Joe almost pins Arn with a sunset flip. JJ tries to interfere and distracts Joe from the apron, but Billy Travis yanks JJ down from the apron. As Joe turns around, Arn kicks him then picks him up and drops him with the Gourdbuster and gets the pin!

NWA TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Ken Timbs w/Rock Riddle

Riddle's Fabulous Blonde looks good tonight as he gives the Television champ a hard match. Timbs hits Taylor with a back elbow off the ropes. Timbs picks up Taylor, swings him to the ropes but misses a clothesline attempt, Taylor swings off the ropes and comes back with the flying five arm smash for the pin!

US Tag Team Tournament Semi Final Match

Soul Patrol (Austin and Sugar) vs. Renegade Warriors (Mark and Chris Youngblood)

The crowd was into this hard fought but clean match up. Both teams went back and forth. Soul Patrol took control with head scissor take overs, drop kicks and double team knee lifts. Renegade Warriors get their share in as they take control with drop kicks, chops, big boots to the face and diving thrusts. The finish comes when Chris Youngblood swings Sugar into the turnbuckles and runs in and lifts his leg in the air for a big boot to the face but Sugar moves and Chris hits hard and his leg gets tangled up. Sugar tags in Austin, they pull Chris out, lift him up and double suplex him back. The Soul Patrol jump up and dive down with a double head butt. Austin covers, Mark tries to break it up but gets dropkicked back by Sugar as the Ref counts 1..2..3! The Soul Patrol advance to the finals against the Stud Stable in Greensboro!

Both teams shake hands afterwards as the Soul Patrol help Chris up. The fans applaud the sportsmanship.

US Title Match

Magnum TA © vs. NWA Tag Team Champ Ole Anderson w/JJ Dillon

After a fast start by Magnum, Ole gets control and works on the arm. He knee drops Magnum's arm then picks him up in a hammerlock and body slams him down on his arm. Ole continues to wrench on the arm. After dominating for a long period Ole wants to finish the job. He hops up on the top turnbuckle and dives off, going for a knee drop but Magnum moves. Magnum's arm is in pain but he begins to drop a series of knees on Ole. JJ gets up on the apron and Magnum punches him as the fans roar. Magnum swings Ole to the ropes and hits him with a drop kick. Ole staggers up and Magnum scoop slams him. Magnum shakes his arm then picks up Ole in a vertical suplex position and drops him back. Magnum gets up and shakes his fists as the crowd roars. Magnum swings Ole to the ropes and hits the belly to belly suplex! The Ref counts 1..2..NO! Arn Anderson runs in and starts kicking Magnum. He swings Magnum to the ropes and hits him with the Spinebuster! Ole staggers up and joins Arn in the beating. They stomp away on Magnum. The crowd cheers as Hot Property hits the ring. The Andersons roll out. JJ and the Andersons look up and warn the young tag team before they head to the back. Hot Property attend to Magnum. They help Magnum up and hand him his US title. Magnum is able to barley lift it up to the cheering crowd.

[gordi]

Nice juxtaposition between the sportsmanship of the tag semi-main and the good vs evil of the main event. The Anderson's cheating gets enhanced by the sharp contrast.

[SirEdger]

Absolutely. I like that you gave a bit of the spotlight to Hot Property on that show. That was a vintage Anderson match in the main event.

[dawho5]

I was a fan of the last two matches as well. Magnum is looking like a world-beater. Devils Duo and the Kiniskis are quietly keeping their feud going as well.

[LowBlowPodcast]

I have heard of the Ole Anderson vs Magnum matches in real life being very good and this one here in Greenville would go down as a good one in my book. You are building him up to be the premiere athlete in MACW and perhaps the NWA and it is working with him getting love here and throughout the NWA.

[kevinmcfl]

Love how you are building up your entire roster like the Renegade Warriors and Johnny Rich. Win or lose, they all seem to come off good. I could almost see that Magnum/Ole match in my head as I was reading it. Great job here!

[GeneJackson95]

Great Main Event with Magnum/Ole. Nice rub for Hot Property getting a tie in with Magnum. Timbs vs. Taylor is a great title match. I'm liking the idea of a heel Johnny Rich.

[spaldoni]

MACW @ WTBS Studios TV aired on 1-24-86

Schiavone: Hello again everybody and welcome to another edition of Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling, along with me is David Crockett. David, we have a number of matches in store tonight and we will hear from a lot of the wrestlers who will be in Greensboro this Saturday night. Of course headlining that event will be Ric Flair taking on the legendary Mil Mascaras. Not to mention, the NWA Tag Team titles will be on the line as the Andersons will do battle with the Freebirds.

 

Crockett: A lot happening indeed. And don't forget our main event tonight will the Nightmares squaring off against Rock Riddle's Agency's tag team, the Fabulous Blondes. Speaking of tag teams, the finals of the US Tag Team Tournament are set as the Stud Stable will face the Soul Patrol in Greensboro. Right now we would like to bring out the team who came up just short against the Soul Patrol. I'm talking about Mark and Chris Youngblood, the Renegade Warriors.

 

The fans cheer as the Warriors head over.

 

Crockett: Well guys, tough break in the tournament but I have to say I was very impressed with your performance. So where do you go from here?

 

Mark: Well David, to be honest it was a heartbreaking loss but I just told my younger brother we have to keep our heads high. The Soul Patrol were the better team that night but the Renegade Warriors can guarantee everybody one thing, we'll be back in the hunt and...

 

The Bolshevik Revolution storm out and attack the Warriors. They start pounding on them and throw them towards the ring. The Iron Sheik comes out and helps with the beating. The fans cheer as Bob Backlund comes out and starts hammering the Sheik with fists. The Warriors start to make a comeback as the pier six brawl continues.

 

Commercial Break

Schiavone: Ok fans, order has been restored and I have been told that next week on TV, it will be Bob Backlund and the Renegade Warriors taking on the Bolshevik Revolution and the Iron Sheik. That should be a good one. Fans, lets go to the ring.

 

Spike Huber vs. Gary Williams

Huber takes off his construction helmet and Charlotte O's Baseball jersey and is set for action. Huber takes Williams over with a series of hip tosses then puts him down with a high drop kick. Huber swings Williams to the ropes and hits him with a Power Slam for the pin! The Missing Link comes out with Paul Jones and is circling the ring. Huber has his fists up and is telling him to get into the ring. Link hops up on the apron but Jones gets him down and escorts him to the back.

 

Crockett: Well it looks like Paul Jones wasn't ready for the confrontation with Spike Huber. Fans with me right now is the Mid Atlantic Champ, Harley Race.

 

Race: David Crockett, you and all of these fans are looking at the greatest wrestler in the sport today. Rocky Johnson is going to find that out in Greensboro when I give him a wrestling lesson and use him as a stepping stone for bigger and better things and I'm talking about when I get my World Title shot with Rick Martel, if he ever stops ducking me. Back to you Johnson, you shot your mouth off and now your going to pay. I do need a tune up and right now I cant think of a better tune up match than with you. In Greensboro, this Mid Atlantic title stays right where it belongs...with me!

 

Crockett: There you have if fans. Well back to the ring.

 

'Cowboy' Scott Casey vs. Lou Simms

Casey looks good as his finishes Simms off with the running Bulldog for the pin!

Commercial Break

Schiavone: Fans I want to take you to some pre recorded comments from the Freebirds.

 

Pre Recorded Comments

 

 

Roberts: Andersons, we're coming to Greensboro to put you down and bring the NWA World tag titles back home to Bad Street! Bet on that, Jack!

 

Hayes: Andersons, you're looking at the team that's ba ba ba bad to the ba ba ba bone! You say the wrecking crew is going to tear Bad Street down? Well boys, I've got news for you. It's going to take a hell of a lot more than you do sissy boys to get the job done. Boys you couldn't walk down Bad Street, let alone tear it down. Get ready Greensboro, cuz the Freebirds are coming to town and we're going to party down!

 

Back in the Studio

Schiavone: Ok, with me right now are the NWA World Tag team champions, Ole and Arn Anderson along with JJ Dillon. It sounds like the Freebirds are geared up and ready.

 

Arn: Do we look scared Schiavone? Those long haired hippies are all glitz and zero on talent. You're looking at the best tag team in the NWA, that's why we're holding these titles. Bring it on Freebirds!

 

Ole: Hey, those boys talk and talk and talk a good game but the difference between them and us is we can back it up. In Greensboro the Andersons are going to shut them up. That big mouth Hayes wont be talking after I punch him in the mouth.

 

JJ: Now who looks geared up and ready Schiavone?

 

Schiavone: Ok, strong words from both teams. Lets go to the ring.

 

Tom Prichard w/Rock Riddle vs. Dave Penson

 

Riddle walks around the ring with a huge smile as Prichard works over Penson. Prichard nails Penson with a super kick. Prichard picks up Penson and clamps on the Sleeper! The Ref rings the bell as Prichard swings Penson around and throws him down. Riddle comes in and raises Prichard's arm.

 

Commercial Break

Devil's Duo w/Paul Jones vs. Jim Davidson and Steve Ramsey

Paul Jones's tutelage is sure paying off as the Duo is extremely aggressive tonight. They double body slam Ramsey then follow with a double knee drop. They swing Ramsey hard into his turnbuckles. Davidson reluctantly tags in and gets a pounding. The finish comes when Sword hits Davidson with a back breaker and holds him in position as Vines jumps off the top rope and plants his boot on Davidson's head. Davidson's body flips over and Vines covers him for the pin! Paul Jones goes in and stands between the Duo and raises their arms high. He tells them something and the Duo hammers away on Ramsey then hurl him out of the ring.

 

Crockett: Well Paul Jones certainly is bringing out the sheer aggression of the Devil's Duo. Mr. Jones will now be joining me along with his monster Kamala.

 

Kamala walks around slapping his belly and making noises.

 

Jones: I told you 1986 was going to be the year of Paul Jones's Army! Did you see my tag team, the Devil's Duo? Did you see the punishment they inflicted? Did you see Missing Link earlier? He couldn't wait to tear that punk Huber up. Now look at my monster, look at the Ugandan Giant Kamala! This beast is an unstoppable force! Jimmy Snuka, after the beating you get from Kamala in Greensboro, you will never be the same. Kamala is going to hurt you, destroy you and beat you down to nothing. Snuka, in Greensboro, you will be begging for your life!

 

Commercial Break

Hot Property vs. Carl Hillman and Vic DeMarco

Hot Property has the fans on their feet as they hit their opponents with a series of double team maneuvers. They swing Hillman to the ropes and connect with a double back elbow smash then jump up and crash down with a double elbow drop. Hillman eventually rolls over and tags in DeMarco. Travis hip tosses DeMarco then tags in Savoldi. Savoldi swings DeMarco to the ropes and drop kicks him. Savoldi tags in Travis, they swing DeMarco to the ropes and hit him with the Hot Shot. DeMarco's upper body snaps back off the top rope and Travis covers him for the pin!

 

Schiavone: Big win for the young and energetic Hot Property. Please welcome my guest, Pedro Morales. Pedro, it's been signed for Greensboro, you and David Sammartino, one on one.

 

Morales: You know Tony, I have to say I'm a little upset it had to come to this. I just don't know what's gotten into that kid. He's disrespected me and then he beat me up pretty bad last week. He's left me no choice. David, you got what you wanted, now we'll see if you can keep up with a veteran like me.

 

Schiavone: Well I hope David Sammartino is happy with himself.

 

Commercial Break

 

Crockett: I just wanted to remind all our fans that this week my brother Jim will be hosting a special press conference with the longest reigning British Heavyweight Champion in history, Tony St. Clair. We will show you that press conference next week.

 

Schiavone: Needless to say David, all of us here in Mid Atlantic and Crockett promotions are very excited to have Tony St. Clair coming in. I have an announcement as well. On February 22nd at the Eddie Graham Sports Arena in Orlando Florida, Mid Atlantic presents the Battle of the Belts card. More on that special event next week. Fans lets go to the ring as the Television champion is set for action.

 

TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Roger Murphy

Taylor looks good as he hits Murphy with a gut wrench suplex. Taylor grabs Murphy's leg then drops an elbow on it. Taylor grabs the leg again and wraps Murphy up in the Sharpshooter! Murphy submits and the Ref rings the bell. Bob Roop runs into the ring and hits Taylor. Roop swings Taylor to the ropes but misses a clothesline attempt, Taylor swings off the ropes and comes back with a flying 5 Arm Smash that sends Roop through the ropes! The fans roar as Taylor gets his title and holds it up.

 

Crockett: Oh my, those two are heading for a collision course in Greensboro. Remember, if Roop wins then he gets a TV title match here next week. Well fans the US Tag Team Tournament comes to a conclusion in Greensboro. Lets take you to highlights from the tournament.

 

Highlights are shown of the Stud Stable defeating Hot Property. The Nightmares and Fabulous Blondes double Disqualification. Renegade Warriors upset over Bolshevik Revolution. Soul Patrol's wins over Devils' Duo and Warriors.

 

Commercial Break

TV Main Event

Fabulous Blondes w/Rock Riddle vs. The Nightmares

The bad blood is still there as both teams start off fighting in the ring. The ref lets them go for awhile then maintains order. The Nightmares get control early and frustrate Timbs and Crews with arm drags, hip tosses and drop kicks. The Blondes roll out of the ring a couple times to converse with Riddle. The Blondes get control with a low blow by Timbs on Wayne. Timbs drops a series of knees and tags in Crews. Crews snap suplexes Wayne and covers but Wayne kicks out. Crews body slams Wayne but misses an elbow drop. Wayne rolls over and tags in Davis. Davis wails away on Crews, swings him to the ropes and back drops him. Timbs runs in and gets back dropped. Davis drops an elbow on Crews and covers 1..2..No, Timbs barely breaks the count. Timbs gets up and Wayne runs in and drop kicks him. Riddle jumps up on the apron. Crews hits Davis and grabs his arm but Davis fires back and swings him into Riddle, they collide and Crews staggers. Davis rolls him up for the 1..2..3! Timbs runs up from behind and levels Davis. Wayne runs in and hits Timbs. Crews gets up and hits Wayne with a flying knee from behind. The Blondes start stomping away on the Nightmares. Riddle gets up and gets in the ring and joins them. Riddle starts taking cheap shots. Riddle runs out of the ring and grabs a chair and slides it in. Crews grabs the chair and hits Wayne a couple times. Crews lays the chair down. The Blondes grab Davis and double front face lock drop him down on the chair! They grab Wayne and do the same thing! Both Nightmare's are bleeding profusely. The Blondes roll out of the ring when Hot Property and Spike Huber run in. Riddle is smiling bright as he hugs his team. They strut off to the back.

 

Commercial Break

Crockett: Fans, the Nightmares had to be taken out by our medical team. We will give you an update on their condition next week. I'm sure Rock Riddle's Agency will be paying for that despicable act. Fans, we're out of time. Mid Atlantic comes to a sold out Greensboro tomorrow night. In what should be an all time classic, Ric Flair takes on Mil Mascaras. And the Andersons will defend the NWA tag titles against the Freebirds. That and a whole lot more. See you next week!

 

Greensboro 1-25-86

Main Event

Ric Flair w/JJ Dillon vs. Mil Mascaras

NWA Tag Team Title match

The Andersons w/JJ Dillon © vs. Freebirds

US Tag Team Championship Finals

Stud Stable vs. Soul Patrol

Mid Atlantic Title Bout

Harley Race © vs. Rocky Johnson

Jimmy Snuka vs. Kamala w/Paul Jones

TV Champ Terry Taylor vs. Bob Roop

Tom Prichard w/Rock Riddle vs. 'Cowboy' Scott Casey

David Sammartino vs. Pedro Morales

Missing Link w/Paul Jones vs. Spike Huber

[SirEdger]

Again, another solid TV building your B-crew & midcarders. I really am digging Paul Jones' Army and I got the feeling that we're gonna see a lot from them in 1986!

[gordi]

Yet another hot card coming up. Flair vs Mascaras and Andersons vs Freebirds... dang, man. Everyone's putting on Dream Matches and I'm loving it.