Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling- May 86

[GeneJackson95]

Looking forward to Richmond! I agree with Lowblow on the fact that having guys who were famous in a territory can sorta limit you to following a certain pattern, I think it's really freshened up both Mid Atlantic and the WWF with this curve ball and is really allowing for some fun and unique booking opportunities that we otherwise would have never seen.

[spaldoni]

MACW @ Eddie Graham Sports Arena, Orlando FL 5-10-86

Corporal Kirchner vs. Pat Rose

Kirchner gets the crowd fired up as he walks around the ring, waving the American Flag. The bell rings and Pat jumps him. Pat punches away but Kirchner fires up, blocks a punch and hammers away on Pat. Kirchner hits a short arm clothesline then drops a knee. Kirchner hoists Pat up on his shoulders and hits the Fallaway Slam for the pin!

Rip Oliver w/Paul Jones vs. Vinnie Valentino

Vinnie catches Oliver off guard with a drop kick and quick cover but Oliver kicks out. Oliver rakes the eyes, swings Valentino to the ropes and ducks down but Vinnie goes over with a sunset flip 1..2..Oliver kicks out. Jones is having a panic attack. Oliver kicks Vinnie then body slams him. Oliver stomps away then chokes Vinnie with his boot. Oliver picks Vinnie up and hits the Snake Eyes on the top turnbuckle for the pin!

Rolling Thunder vs. Greatness

The fans in Orlando are really giving it to Sammartino but Robinson keeps him focused. Morales swings Sammartino to the ropes and hits a back drop, Sammartino gets up and runs into another back drop. Morales swings Sammartino into the corner and follows with a running knee to the mid section, then tags in Huber. Huber swings Sammartino to the ropes and nails him with a drop kick. Sammartino staggers up and Huber drop kicks him into the corner. Sammartino tags in Robinson. Robinson charges in and Huber hip tosses him then follows with a running forearm smash. Huber tags in Morales. Morales body slams Robinson then gets up on the 2nd turnbuckle and goes for a knee drop but Robinson moves and tags in Sammartino. Sammartino stomps on Morales, grabs the top rope and drops several knees. Sammartino swings Morales into the turnbuckles. Sammartino kicks away as Robinson chokes Morales. Robinson is tagged in. He nails Morales with several European uppercuts then hits a Hangman's Neckbreaker and covers 1..2..Morales gets his shoulder up. Robinson scoop slams Morales then tags in Sammartino. They hit a double suplex on Morales. Sammartino says "It's over" and gets up on the top rope and leaps off but Morales moves. The crowd roars as Morales tags in Huber. Huber clotheslines Sammartino. Robinson runs in and gets clotheslined. Huber maintains control then tags Morales. Huber swings Sammartino to the ropes and hits the Power Slam, then Morales swings off the ropes and hits a Senton, but the bell rings! The time limit has expired, a DRAW.

Sweet Brown Sugar vs. The Cobra w/The Assassin

The bell rings and the Assassin is pointing his finger and yelling at Sugar. Sugar has enough and drop kicks The Assassin through the ropes. Cobra hits Sugar from behind with a knee strike, then kicks away on Sugar. Cobra gets on the 2nd turnbuckle and hits a flying knee drop and covers but Sugar kicks out. Cobra hits a snap suplex, swings off the ropes and drops a quick elbow and covers 1..2..Sugar kicks out. Cobra swings Sugar to the ropes and bends down but Sugar kicks him and clotheslines him down. Sugar regroups. Cobra staggers up and Sugar executes a flying headscissors followed by a scissor lock. The Assassin gets up on the apron and distracts the Ref. Sugar releases the hold and goes after The Assassin but Assassin jumps off the apron in a hurry. Cobra sneaks up from behind but Sugar turns around and fires away on Cobra, swings him to the ropes and hits back drop. Sugar gets up on the top turnbuckles. Cobra staggers up and Sugar nails him with a Missile Drop kick! Sugar covers 1..2..Assassin puts Cobra's foot on the rope and yells at the Ref. The Ref sees the foot and stops the count. Sugar goes to the ropes and yells down at the Assassin. The Assassin is yelling back. The Ref is trying to break this up. Cobra crawls over and nails Sugar with a low blow! Cobra cradles him 1..2..3! Cobra rolls out of the ring as the Assassin raises his arm to the booing crowd. The Ref is checking on Sugar.

Terry Taylor vs. Johnny Rich w/Paul Jones

Rich is solo tonight as Randy Rose is booked in Lutte. Jones didn't care for Taylor interfering in his business on TV, so he wants Rich to take care of him. Taylor goes after Jones but Jones hightails it out of there. Rich hits Taylor from behind with a forearm blast. Rich grabs Taylor's head and rakes it across the top rope. Taylor's head is on the top rope and Rich snaps the rope, sending Taylor flying back. Rich lifts Taylor up and hits a front suplex. Rich gets on the 2nd turnbuckle and drops a knee then covers 1..2..Taylor kicks out! Rich hangs Taylor over the 2nd rope and distracts the Ref as Jones runs over and slaps Taylor. Rich swings off the ropes and hits a running knee on Taylor's back. Rich covers 1..2..Taylor gets his foot on the rope. Rich and Jones are yelling at the Ref, while holding up 3 fingers. Rich picks up Taylor and goes for a suplex but Taylor blocks it and suplexes Rich back. The fans cheer Taylor on as he fires up. Taylor hits a jaw breaker, swings off the ropes and drops an elbow. Jones gets on the apron, Taylor grabs him and flings him into the ring. The crowd is roaring as Taylor picks up Jones by his shirt. Rich hits Taylor from behind, swings him to the ropes, misses a clothesline, Taylor swings back and nails Rich with the Flying 5 Arm, 1..2..3!! The crowd cheers as the Ref raises Taylor's arm. Rip Oliver runs to the ring and clotheslines Taylor from behind! Oliver stomps away then body slams him. Rich staggers up and holds Taylor while Oliver gets the cane and starts hitting Taylor on the back. The fans cheer as Rolling Thunder hits the ring to chase them off.

10,000 Dollar Challenge

King Kong Bundy w/JJ Dillon vs. Armand Rougeau

JJ opens up the briefcase in front of Armand and arrogantly smiles "All you have to do is beat him" as Bundy stands there smiling with his hands on his hips. The bell rings and Bundy's smile goes away as he charges Armand. Armand moves and Bundy splashes into the turnbuckles. Armand unloads on Bundy with a series of punches and chops. Bundy is against the turnbuckles as Armand starts hammering away with kicks. In a moment of adrenaline, Armand goes for a body slam. JJ panics and clutches the briefcase as Armand gets Bundy off his feet a bit but Bundy hits Armand on the back with a crushing forearm. Bundy clears the cobwebs then starts pounding on Armand. Bundy body slams Armand, then drops a giant elbow and covers 1..2..kick out! Bundy lifts Armand up and drops him with a sidewalk slam. Bundy swings off the ropes and goes for another elbow drop but Armand moves. Bundy crashes down. The crowd cheers Armand on as he grabs the ropes and helps himself up. Bundy staggers up and Armand jumps on his back and clamps on the sleeper! The crowd is cheering as Armand tightens the hold. JJ is running around the ring panicking. Bundy runs backwards and sandwiches Armand in the turnbuckles. Bundy staggers forward and holds on to the ropes as Armand slowly sinks down. Bundy swings Armand into the opposite corner and charges in with the Avalanche! Bundy grabs Armand and throws him to the center of the ring. Bundy swings off the ropes and hits the Big Splash for the pin! JJ runs in the ring and holds up the briefcase to the booing fans. JJ points down at Armand and says something to Bundy. Bundy swings off the ropes and hits another Big Splash! JJ holds Bundy's arm up, while holding the briefcase with his other hand.

US Tag Champs Rocky Johnson and Wendell Cooley and Mark Youngblood vs. TV Champ Tom Prichard and The Fabulous Blondes w/Rock Riddle

This match has the fans on their feet as the action is non stop for the first few minutes with everybody getting their moments to shine. Johnson and Cooley swing Crews to the ropes and hit a double back drop then follow with a double drop kick. Youngblood comes in and hits a flying thrust shot off the 2nd turnbuckle and covers 1..2..Timbs and Prichard come in to break it up. Cooley and Johnson come in and punch them back to the corner. As the Ref guides them back, Timbs runs over and nails Youngblood with a high knee to the back. Timbs pulls Crews to the corner and tags himself in. Timbs body slams Youngblood, swings off the ropes and drops a knee then tags in Prichard. Prichard rams Youngblood's head on the turnbuckles then hoists him up there. Prichard executes a Superplex! Prichard covers 1..2..Johnson and Cooley run in to break the count. The Blondes come in and the two teams are brawling. Riddle is yelling to Prichard, Prichard goes over and Riddle hands him a pair of brass knuckles. As Prichard turns around, Youngblood nails him with a big boot to the head, sending him through the ropes and the brass knuckles flying. Youngblood goes out after him. Riddle runs around to the other side of the ring. The Blondes, Johnson and Cooley continue their fight in the ring. The Ref has no choice but to call for the bell. Official Ruling, a Double Disqualification! The bell is ringing but everybody is still fighting.

US Champ 'The Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase and Stan Hansen vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan and A Mystery Partner

The boos are defining as Dibiase and Hansen enter the ring. Dibiase arrogantly walks around the ring, showing off his US title. Hansen storms around, swinging his cowbell. The fans roar as Hacksaw Duggan stomps his way down the aisle. Duggan looks up in the ring and stops. Dibiase and Hansen are waving their arms and asking where his partner is. They start taunting Duggan and inviting him in the ring. Duggan smiles then looks back down the aisle. The fans in Orlando blow the roof off the place as 'The American Dream' Dusty Rhodes comes down the aisle!!!! The newly crowned Texas Champion comes down the aisle as the fans are going bonkers. Dibiase and Hansen hardly have time to react because Duggan and Rhodes charge the ring. The bell rings and the fight is on! Duggan goes right after Dibiase as Rhodes and Hansen slug it out. The Ref is letting them go. Hansen and Rhodes take the fight to the outside. Duggan nails Dibiase with several fists, swings him to the ropes and hits a shoulder tackle. Hansen and Rhodes are fighting all over. Hansen grabs a chair but Dusty kicks him, grabs the chair and nails him over the head, busting him open. The Ref is watching Dibiase and Duggan. Duggan picks up Dibiase, runs around the ring and drops him with a running power slam. The Ref is now distracted by Rhodes and Hansen. Hansen rams Rhodes head on the steel post, busting him open. Duggan goes to the outside and starts fighting with Hansen. Dibiase finally gets up, goes to the outside and clubs Duggan from behind. Dibiase and Hansen throw Duggan into the ring. They stomp away on Duggan. The Ref finally maintains some kind of order. Hansen goes to his corner. Rhodes staggers up and goes to his corner. Dibiase hits Duggan with a gut wrench suplex then follows with a jumping stomp to the face. Dibiase backs up and nails Duggan with a delayed fist drop then tags in Hansen. Hansen hits a scoop slam followed by a running knee drop. Hansen just stomps away on Duggan then tags in Dibiase. Dibiase continues the assault then lifts Duggan up and drops him back with a vertical suplex. Dibiase smiles as he lifts Duggan up, then clamps on the Million Dollar Dream! The crowd is cheering Duggan on as Dibiase starts to swing him around. Rhodes comes in and hits a bionic elbow on Dibiase to break the hold. Hansen runs in and Rhodes gives him a bionic elbow, sending him back to the corner. As Rhodes heads back to his corner he nails Dibiase with a clothesline. Duggan slowly rolls over and tags in Rhodes. The fans let out a thundering cheer as Rhodes swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop on Dibiase 1..2..Hansen leg drops Rhodes to break the count. Dibiase rolls over and tags in Hansen. Hansen and Rhodes have a slugfest in the center of the ring. Rhodes gets the upper hand with a series of punches and slaps, then hoists Hansen up and over with a rotating vertical suplex. Rhodes covers 1..2..Dibiase drops an elbow. Duggan comes in and punches Dibiase back to the corner. Hansen eye gouges Rhodes and puts him down with a shoulder block. Hansen scoop slams Rhodes then tags in Dibiase. Dibiase hits an elbow drop. Dibiase goes to the 2nd turnbuckle and goes for a forearm drop but Rhodes moves, rolls over and tags in Duggan as the crowd erupts. Duggan pounds away on Dibiase, swings him to the ropes and takes him down with a leaping shoulder block. Duggan picks up Dibiase and atomic drops him, Dibiase is wobbling and Duggan puts him down with a clothesline. Duggan swings off the ropes and hits a running jumping knee drop then covers 1..2..Hansen runs in to break the count. Rhodes runs in and once again Hansen and Rhodes are brawling. They fight through the ropes to the outside. Dibiase staggers up by the ropes. Duggan charges over with a clothesline, sending them both over the top. All 4 men are brawling on the outside. The Ref is hesitant to start the count. They keep fighting. The Ref starts the count. Dibiase and Duggan get up on the apron and fight back into the ring at the count of 9. Hansen charges Rhodes but Rhodes moves and Hansen hits the steel post. Dibiase eye rakes Duggan. Duggan staggers back. Rhodes gets on the apron. As Dibiase clears the cob webs he turns right into a bionic elbow from Rhodes! Dibiase wobbles back as Duggan hits a running clothesline 1..2..3!!!!!! The crowd goes crazy! Hansen grabs Rhodes legs and pulls him back down. Both men are bleeding profusely but continue the fight. Duggan goes down and hits Hansen. Hansen still wants to fight but backs off. Dibiase rolls out of the ring and on the ground. Duggan and Rhodes get back in the ring to celebrate with the cheering crowd.

[kevinmcfl]

Even though he did not get the win tonight, I like the push you are giving Sweet Brown Sugar. He was very underrated.

 

Terry Taylor seems to be on fire but he is on a big collision course with Rip Oliver

 

and now the main event... WOW! If there ever were two people who could put Dibiase in his place it would be Dusty and Hacksaw. This is going to get real interesting

[SirEdger]

You honestly couldn't have picked a better tag team partner for Jim Duggan than Dusty Rhodes. Especially considering his ties in the Florida territory where he was such a star. Fantastic main event and it was great to see the Dibiase/Hansen pairing work together several years before they did IRL in All-Japan!

[gordi]

DiBiase & Hansen vs Dusty & Duggan is just such a first-rate pure quality pro wrestling match-up. I can only imagine the heat for that one.

 

I love the picture you paint of Armand bravely hanging on Bundy's back while JJ panics about maybe losing the 10 Gs. Awesome image.

 

Greatness is a perfect name for a heel team like Sammartino & Robinson. You don't need any other reason to boo them, that name does the trick.

[GeneJackson95]

I love the $10,000 Challenge!

 

Awesome job with the mystery partner, this is the perfect venue for a Dusty debut in Mid Atlantic....Things are seemingly far from over between Dusty and Dibiase...and even Hansen for that matter.

[spaldoni]

MACW @ The Civic Center, Charleston WV 5-11-86

Hot Property vs. Jim Davidson and Gary Williams

Pure showcase for Hot Property and to get the fans fired up. Hot Property accomplishes this goal as they use quick tags and high offense to control the match. Travis hits a side slam on Williams then tags in Savoldi, who jumps off the top rope with a knee drop, then tags in Travis. They swing Williams to the ropes and hit the double Hot Shot for the pin!

Tiger Jeet Singh vs. Steve Pardee

The bell rings and Singh charges over and stomps Pardee down. Singh grabs the top rope and chokes Pardee with his boot, then drops several knees. Singh picks up Pardee and drops him with a short arm clothesline. Singh hoists Pardee up on his shoulders and drops him with the Argentine Back Rack Drop to get the pin! Singh gets his sword, the Ref warns him but Singh swings the sword at the Ref, who jumps out of the ring. The fans boo as Singh chokes Pardee with the sword. Security runs into the ring to stop this vicious attack.

Bar Room Brawlers vs. Chick Donovan and Mike Sharpe

Donovan and Sharpe control for a bit. Donovan body slams Sword and Sharpe follows with an elbow drop but Sword kicks out. Sword is able to tag in Vines as Sharpe tags in Donovan. Vines punches away on Donovan and body slams him then tags in Sword. They swing Donovan to the ropes and hit him with a double fist to the head. Sword hits a backbreaker and holds him in place while Vines comes off the top rope with a stomp to the chest to get the pin!

The Assassins w/The Assassin vs. The Steiner Brothers

Hard hitting match up here as Rick swings Assassin 1 to the ropes and puts him down with a clothesline then tags in Scott. Scott grabs Assassin 1 and hoists him up and over with a back suplex, just throwing Assassin 1 back. Scott drops an elbow and covers but Assassin 2 breaks it up. Rick forearm blasts Assassin 2 back to the corner. As the Ref is guiding Rick back, Assassin 2 runs over and clips Scott's knee. Assassin 2 sticks his boot out as Assassin 1 rams Scott's head into it then tags in Assassin 2. The Assassins execute a double stomach breaker. Assassin 2 covers but this time Rick breaks the count. Assassin 2 swings Scott to the ropes but Scott comes back and puts him down with a shoulder block, picks him up and suplexes him back then tags in Rick. Assassin 1 runs in and Rick clotheslines him down. Rick picks up Assassin 2 and suplexes him back. The Assassin runs to the apron and hands Assassin 1 a foreign object. Assassin 1 puts it in his mask. Rick tags in Scott. Scott slams Assassin 2 then tags in Rick, who goes to the top turnbuckles. Scott puts Assassin 2 up on his shoulders, Rick leaps off the top with a bulldog. Rick covers but Assassin 1 swings off the ropes and hits him with a diving headbutt to the back of the head. Scott runs over and picks up Assassin 1 but Assassin 1 headbutts him, knocking him out. Assassin 2 rolls over on Rick, the Ref jumps down and counts 1..2..3! The fans boo as The Assassin runs in and raises the Assassins arms in victory.

Bob Backlund vs. Mr. Brad Rheingans

Brad smirks as he circles Bob. Brad stops and extends his hand. Bob looks around at the crowd as they boo Brad's gesture. Bob sticks his hand out. Brad goes to shake it, but tries to kick Bob, Bob blocks the kick, spins Brad around and Atomic Drops him, sending Brad through the ropes. The crowd roars as Brad stumbles to the ground. Brad gets up and flips a chair over as the fans laugh at him. Brad gets up on the apron and is yelling at Bob. Bob runs over and nails Brad with a forearm blast, grabs him and suplexes him back into the ring. Bob grabs Brad by his head and runs across the ring with him, then slams his head on the top turnbuckle. Bob grabs Brad and hits a belly to back suplex. Bob swings off the ropes and hits a forearm drop and covers 1..2..Brad barely gets his shoulder up. Bob picks up Brad and sends him into the turnbuckles with a forearm uppercut. Bob is coming forward but Brad grabs the Ref and puts him between them. The Ref is asking him what he's doing. Brad and the Ref are exchanging words. Bob comes in, Brad lunges forward and trips Bob. Brad puts his feet up on the turnbuckles and pushes forward as the Ref is down making the count 1..2..3! Brad rolls out of the ring quickly as Bob hops up on his feet and goes to the ropes. Brad is pointing up at Backlund and says "I got you" then points his finger to his head to show how smart he is. Bob is questioning the Ref. The Ref is a bit confused but was unaware of what happened.

Polynesian Power vs. The Caspian Empire

The animosity is at an all time high as Polynesian Power hit the ring and take it to The Empire. They pound away on the Empire at opposite corners then signal each other and swing the Empire into each other. Sheik rolls out of the ring. Polynesian Power swing Smirnoff to the ropes and nail him with a double super kick. The Ref gets Tui out of the ring. Sakalia drops several elbows on Smirnoff, swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop. Sakalia puts his knee on Smirnoff's chest, grabs his head and blasts him with several fists. Sakalia picks up Smirnoff and chops him into the corner. Tui grabs Smirnoff's head and blasts him with a fist. Sakalia tags in Tui. Tui swings Smirnoff to the ropes and hits a drop kick. Tui covers 1..2..Sheik comes in with a kick to the head. Sakalia runs in with a high knee, sending Sheik flying back to his corner. Tui picks up Smirnoff but Smirnoff rakes the eyes then rakes them again, grabs Tui and swings him into the corner. Sheik chokes Tui while Smirnoff kicks him several times, then tags in Sheik. Sheik hits a gut wrench suplex, then chokes away on Tui. Sheik body slams Tui then chokes him with his boot. Sheik tags in Smirnoff. Sheik continues to choke Tui as Smirnoff hits a knee drop from the 2nd turnbuckle. Smirnoff covers 1..2..Sakalia hits a jumping elbow drop to break the count. Sheik comes in and Sakalia super kicks him back into the turnbuckles. The Ref guides Sakalia back. Smirnoff swings Tui to the ropes and bends down, Tui leapfrogs over him, swings back off the ropes and hits Smirnoff with a flying forearm blast. The crowd cheers as Tui tags in Sakalia. Sakalia fires away on Smirnoff. Sheik charges in but gets back dropped. Sakalia tags in Tui, who climbs to the top rope. Sakalia hoists Smirnoff up and hits the Samoan Drop. Tui hits an elbow drop from the top rope 1..2..3! Sheik tried to break the count, but Sakalia put him down with a running knee. The fans cheer as Polynesian Power flash the 'I love you' sign.

'Superfly' Jimmy Snuka vs. Blackjack Mulligan

These two will meet in a bullrope match on the 25th, but they couldn't wait that long for another fight. Boy and fight is what they do. The bell rings and they spend the first few minutes blasting away on each other. Mulligan would hit clubbing shots to the head and Snuka would retaliate with several chops. The fight spills to the outside and they brawl all around the ring. Within minutes both men are busted open. They get back into the ring and the brawl is back and forth. Snuka swings Mulligan into the turnbuckles but the Ref gets caught in the middle and goes down. Snuka is looking at the Ref while Mulligan grabs something from his tights. Snuka goes towards Mulligan and Mulligan throws powder in his face. Snuka is swinging his fists in the air like a madman. Mulligan goes to the outside and grabs the bullrope he brought to the ring. Mulligan circles Snuka as Snuka continues to swing at the air. Mulligan charges in and clotheslines Snuka with the bullrope. Mulligan tosses the bullrope out of the ring. Mulligan helps the Ref up. Mulligan bends down and applies the claw to an already knocked out Snuka. Mulligan clamps it on tight. The Ref looks at Snuka and signals for the bell. The fans boo as Mulligan lifts his black gloved hand to the crowd.

'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff and 'The Universal Heartthob' Austin Idol vs. Mid Atlantic Champ Harley Race and Rob Fuller

During the introductions Race is pointing at Orndorff and reminding him of the piledriver he gave him on TV. Fuller is yelling at Idol, saying it's payback time for what he did to Jimmy Golden. The bell rings and Orndorff and Idol charge over and blast away on Race and Fuller, knocking them out of the ring. The fans roar as Orndorff and Idol each give them a bicep pose. Fuller starts with Orndorff but Fuller is yelling and pointing at Idol. Orndorff obliges and tags in Idol. Fuller kicks Idol and clamps on a headlock but Idol hoists him over with a back suplex. Idol swings off the ropes and lands a fist drop. Idol picks up Fuller and slams him down then hits a jumping knee drop and covers 1..2..Fuller gets a foot on the rope. Idol rams Fuller's head on the turnbuckle and tags in Orndorff. Orndorff pounds away on Fuller and hip tosses him to the other side of the ring. Orndorff points at Race. Race reaches down and tags himself in. Race and Orndorff exchange words. Race kicks Orndorff, swings him to the ropes, misses a clothesline, Orndorff comes back with a high knee, sending Race bumping. Orndorff picks up Race and drops him with a vertical suplex, gets up on the 2nd turnbuckle and hits a forearm drop. Orndorff tags in Idol. Idol swings off the ropes and drops a corkscrew elbow and covers 1..2..Fuller drops a knee on Idol. Orndorff comes in but the Ref guides him to the corner. Fuller drags Race to his corner and tags himself in. Fuller picks up Idol and drops him on the top rope, Idol snaps back and down. Fuller stomps away on Idol then picks him up and hits a gourdbuster. Fuller tags in Race. Race drops a knee, picks up Idol and hits a pendulum backbreaker. Race backs up and comes down with a diving headbutt then tags in Fuller. Fuller and Race pick up Idol and double suplex him back. Fuller covers 1..2..Orndorff hits a forearm drop to break the count. Race comes in but Orndorff scoop slams him down. The crowd is cheering Idol on. Fuller takes a swing at Idol but Idol ducks, hits Fuller and body slams him, then falls back and tags in Orndorff. The fans roar as Orndorff cleans house. Orndorff back drops Fuller into the corner. Fuller tags in Race. Race charges in and gets back dropped. Race gets up, Orndorff grabs his arm and nails him with a short arm clothesline. The crowd roars as Orndorff gives the signal. Orndorff picks up Race for the piledriver but Fuller runs in and nails Orndorff with a clothesline to the back of the head. Idol runs in and fights Fuller to the corner. Race staggers up and Orndorff grabs his tights from behind and pulls him over, the Ref jumps down and counts 1..2..3! The crowd roars. Race is livid. A big right fist by Idol sends Fuller over the top rope. Orndorff and Idol look at Race. Race slowly rolls out of the ring then gives Orndorff a warning point. Orndorff and Idol flex to the cheering crowd.

[gordi]

Orndorff and Idol are an interesting good guy tag team in that they could easily work just as well as a bad guy pairing. All you need to do to get them over as babyfaces is have them play to the crowd, and put them in there against a couple of true heels. And it works! They should stick together, maybe get a tag team name.

 

I like how Mulligan, Mr. Brad, and the Assassins all cheat to win in different ways.

[dawho5]

Acknowledging Baba's win was a nice touch. Like Rock Riddle I was also thrilled Davey Baby was back. He just brings out so much more in Riddle than Tony ever does. Kirchner and Armand Rougeau are looking to make an impact. Sammartino being taken under Robinson's wing is such a great idea. Loved Teddy's TV promo.

 

Taylor against the Paul Jones Army should be a fun feud. Not sure I'd pile on against Armand. There are bigger fish in the Rougeau clan. Sugar and the Cobra would have been cutting edge for 1986. Hell of a main event with Big Dust showing up in Orlando. Would have sent the fans home very happy.

 

Rheingans putting one over on Bob is a great way to extend the feud. In fact, the closing 4 matches on the Charleston show were all great. I liked putting Orndorff's win on last, send the fans home happy.

 

I know the Horsemen were big in Mid Atlantic, but I love how creative your booking has gotten in their absence. Not only that, but it takes guys who were being built up well on TV and gets them out of the shadow of the Horsemen. I know you have a new crop of big names that came in like Bundy, Dibiase and Singh. But this gives people like Prichard, Taylor, Rock Riddle a chance to be a bigger part of the whole.

[kevinmcfl]

The people of West Virginia got a treat here. I agree with Gordi in that I thought the heel cheating variety was fun to follow. I also like Idol and Orndorff here but I must say that my favorite MACW team right now is Polynesian Power.

[GeneJackson95]

What a great card! Love the main event! What's fun about it is depending on where you have this match at the heels and babyfaces could be interchangeable.

[spaldoni]

MACW @ WTBS Studios, TV aired 5-17-86

 

Schiavone: Hello again everybody and welcome to another edition of Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling. Along with me is my partner David Crockett.

 

Crockett: Thank you Tony, boy do we have a show tonight. Our main event will be The Steiner Brothers taking on The Assassins led by The Assassin of course.

 

Schiavone: That should be a good one as those teams have been fighting all over the Mid Atlantic area. Everybody better buckle up because the team of Tiger Jeet Singh and WWC Champion Abdullah the Butcher will be here live!

 

Crockett: Tony, I fear for the safety of everyone in the building. Also in action will be Paul Orndorff, Hacksaw Duggan, Mark Youngblood, Rip Oliver, Austin Idol, The Southern Ramblers, The Fabulous Blondes, The Caspian Empire and Hot Property.

 

Schiavone: And we will be hearing from the Canadian International Champion, Don Kernodle. That should be very interesting. Fans lets go to the ring.

 

Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs. Thomas Greco

Duggan gets the crowd going as he powerslams Greco. Duggan swings Greco to the ropes and takes him down with a shoulder tackle. Duggan backs up and gets in his 3 point stance. Greco staggers up and Duggan nails him with a running clothesline to get the pin! The fans roar as Duggan heads to the podium.

Crockett: Well Hacksaw the fans in Florida got a real surprise as you and the American Dream Dusty Rhodes defeated the team of Stan Hansen and Ted Dibiase. I know you had to feel pretty good about that.

 

Duggan: It felt great David Crockett! I know I can count on Dusty and he told me not to worry anymore about Stan Hansen, he'll take care of him. As for you Dibiase, on May 25th at the Memorial Day Event, it's you and me, one on one for the United States title. I pinned you in Florida and the next time I pin you, I'll be holding up that US title!

 

Commercial Break

Southern Ramblers w/Paul Jones vs. Tim Straw and Vic DeMarco

Rich slams Straw's head on the turnbuckle then tags in Rose. Rose body slams Straw then hops up on the 2nd turnbuckles and hits a corner slingshot splash then tags in Rich. Rich picks up Straw and hits the snake eyes on the top turnbuckle. Rich throws Straw to the center of the ring and tags in Rose. They each get up on opposite turnbuckles and hit diving fist drops for the pin! Paul Jones couldn't be more pleased with his team.

Rip Oliver w/Paul Jones vs. Gary Williams

Jones just stays in the ring as he holds the ropes for Rip Oliver. The bell rings and Oliver nails Williams with a forearm blast then follows with a standing leg drop. Oliver scoop slams Williams then gets on the 2nd turnbuckle. Williams gets to his feet but Oliver nails him with a flying clothesline to get the pin! The fans boo as Jones leads Oliver and the Southern Ramblers to the podium.

Jones: What you people just saw was devastation at its best. My army is stronger than ever as I have a strong cohesive unit. It's only a matter of time before the Southern Ramblers have gold around their waists. But first I would like them to finish off those 2nd rate losers, the Bar Room Brawlers. I cant tell you how great it is to finally have a top notch tag team like the Southern Ramblers in my Army. Now my enforcer Rip Oliver has already taken care of that thorn in my side Jimmy Valiant (Laughs) He hasn't shown his face in weeks. Thank you Rip. Rip, it seems Terry Taylor wants to meddle in our business. Tell these idiots what you're going to do to him on May 25th.

 

Oliver: Paul it was my pleasure to rid this place of that poor sap Jimmy Valiant. I'm sorry, I meant that poor OLD sap Jimmy Valiant (More Laughs) I hope you're paying attention at what I'm capable of Terry Taylor, because come May 25th you're going to get a big dose of what I'm serving and I don't think you're going to like it at all!

 

Commercial Break

The Fabulous Blondes w/Rock Riddle vs. Carl Hillman and Aaron Arbuckle

Timbs swings Hillman to the ropes and nails him with a high knee then tags in Crews. Crews hits Hillman with a flying shoulder block and tags in Timbs. They grab Hillman and execute a double face lock drop for the pin! The fans boo as Riddle pushes the Ref away and raises the Blondes arms in victory.

Riddle and the Blondes cut a promo, saying their going to put a whipping on Johnson and Cooley on May 25th and bring the US tag titles to the Agency.

Schiavone: Ok fans please welcome my guest, I cant believe I'm saying this, but the Canadian International Champion, Don Kernodle.

 

The fans boo heavily as Don comes out smiling with the title around his waist.

 

Don: You know Tony, as you can see I'm on quite a roll in Canada. At least Lutte gives me the respect I deserve. I won this prestigious title fair and square and I'm going to be a fighting champion. Like I said, I'm the pride of the USA, but I'm also the pride of Canada. I'll defend this title against all comers, that cry baby Jacques Rougeau, or that even bigger cry baby, Corporal Kirchner. By the way, you don't know how liberating it is to be done with that deadweight of a partner, he...

 

Kirchner blasts Kernodle from behind at the podium! The fans roar as Kirchner pounds away on Kernodle! Several officials come out to restrain Kirchner. Kernodle stands up, staggers back and falls.

 

Commercial Break

'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol vs. Dave Penson

Idol swings Penson to the ropes and hits a back elbow smash then follows with a jumping elbow drop. Idol picks up Penson and drops him with a shin buster. Idol grabs a leg and drops an elbow then clamps on the Las Vegas Leglock! Penson submits and the Ref rings the bell. Idol gives the cheering fans a right bicep pose.

Idol cuts a promo on his match with Rob Fuller on the 25th and says Fuller will be lying next to his partner Jimmy Golden when he gets done with him.

Caspian Empire vs. Lou Simms and Roger Murphy

Sheik stomps away on Simms then throws him across the ring. Simms tags in Murphy. Sheik pounds him down then hits a gut wrench suplex and tags in Smirnoff, who lands a flying knee from the top turnbuckle. Smirnoff hits a back breaker on Murphy then tags in Sheik. Sheik stomps on Murphy's back then applies the Camel Clutch! Sheik wrenches back as the Ref rings the bell. Simms runs over to check on his partner but Smirnoff grabs him and throws him over the top rope.

Caspian Empire cut a promo on Polynesian Power. Smirnoff says the war isn't over and they're coming after them. Sheik says "Caspian Empire number one" Then says "Polynesian Power" and spits on the ground.

Commercial Break

Mark Youngblood vs. Todd Rooney

Mark hits Rooney with a series of chops, swings him to the ropes and hits a thrust shot. Mark swings Rooney into the turnbuckles and follows with a big boot to the head. Mark body slams Rooney, goes to the apron and hits the Sling Shot Splash for the pin! The fans cheer as Mark heads to the podium.

Crockett: Mark, you look more than ready for your TV title match on May 25th against Tom Prichard.

 

Mark: David, I'm more than ready. I've been in the gym, training hard. I'm focused in the ring and rest assured Tom Prichard, I'm ready for my shot at the TV title!

 

The fans boo as Rock Riddle and Tom Prichard come to the podium.

 

Riddle: Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, hold on just a minute. Did you just call him David? See Mark, that's why you will never be an A Lister. This is how you do it. Davey Baby, it's great to see you buddy.

 

Crockett: Oh brother, what can we do for you Rock? This is Mark's time.

 

Riddle: Not anymore, it's the Television Champ's time. Go ahead Tom.

 

Tom: You know Mark, I'm getting tired of your goody goody attitude and how you're more than ready for me. You'll never be ready for me, I don't care how many weights you lift or how many of these meatheads you beat in the ring. You just don't have it kid. To be specific, you're nothing but an underachiever.

 

Tom pushes Mark on the shoulder, Mark pauses then nails Tom with a right hand. The Fabulous Blondes run out and nail Mark from behind! They kick him down then hold his arms while he's on his knees. Tom shakes it off and slaps Mark across the face then slaps him again. Tom grabs the title and shoves it in Mark's face.

 

Tom: Take a good look because this is as close as you're going to get to it!

 

Tom grinds the title against Mark's face. Riddle rubs his hand on Mark's head " You got spirit kid but you'll never be an A Lister"

 

Commercial Break

Crockett: That was a despicable and cowardly act we just saw by Rock Riddle and his Agency. You can bet Mark Youngblood will be coming back with a vengeance. Fans get ready because things could get crazy.

 

WWC Champ Abdullah the Butcher and Tiger Jeet Singh vs. John Smith and Frank Morris

Morris and Smith look very worried as they stand in the ring. A huge commotion comes over the crowd as Singh and Abdullah storm to the ring. Singh and Abdullah just beat down their opponents. The match hasn't even started yet. Abdullah gets out his fork and busts Morris open. Singh throws Smith over the top rope. Abdullah continues to beat down Morris. The Ref tries to stop him but Abdullah throws the Ref out of the ring! Abdullah continues to pound away on the helpless Morris. Singh goes to the outside and rams Smith's head into the steel post! Singh grabs his sword and starts choking Smith. The fans go crazy as Tony St. Clair runs out and blasts Singh! St. Clair pounds away on Singh then slams his head on the apron. The fans are on their feet cheering but Abdullah hits St. Clair from behind. St. Clair tries to fight back but Abdullah hits him with the fork! Singh staggers up and starts kicking St. Clair while Abdullah is hitting him with the fork. Singh picks up St. Clair and body slams him on the concrete! Abdullah follows with an elbow drop. Singh continues to stomp away when several wrestlers from the back come out. Singh and Abdullah are fighting them off and throwing bodies everywhere.

Commercial Break

Schiavone: I don't know what to say. That was one of the most violent and chaotic scenes I've ever seen here on Mid Atlantic television. Several wrestlers had to be taken out with assistance. Tony St. Clair was taken out on a stretcher. Tony showed a lot of courage and down right guts, but the odds were to much. We'll keep you posted on his condition. On May 25th Abdullah and Singh will take on the Road Warriors for the NWA World Tag Team titles. If there's one team that can stop this madness, it's the Road Warriors. Fans lets go to the ring for our big tag team match up.

 

The Assassins w/ The Assassin vs. The Steiner Brothers

The bell rings and both teams are brawling. The Ref shows quite a bit of leniency and lets them fight. The Steiners double clothesline the Assassins over the top rope! The Assassin runs over to get his boys focused. The Steiners are soaking up the cheers. The Ref gets order. Rick starts off against Assassin 1. Assassin 1 clamps on a headlock and wrenches away but Rick hoists him up and hits a back suplex. Rick body slams Assassin 1 then tags in Scott. Scott swings Assassin 1 to the ropes and back drops him. Assassin 2 runs in, Scott grabs him and suplexes him over. Scott tags in Rick. Rick picks up Assassin 2 but Assassin 1 blasts Rick from behind. The Assassins hit a double stomach breaker. Assassin 2 starts pounding on Rick as Assassin 1 goes to the corner (No legal tag was made) Assassin 2 gets on the 2nd turnbuckle and hits Rick with a flying knee drop. Assassin 2 grabs the top rope and drops several knees on Rick then tags in Assassin 1. The Assassins double body slam Rick. Assassin 1 gets up on the top turnbuckle and drops a knee across the chest of Rick. Assassin 1 covers 1..2..Scott breaks the count. Assassin 2 starts to enter but Scott runs over and clotheslines him over the top rope. The Ref is looking down at Assassin 2. Scott body slams Assassin 1, then drags Rick to the corner and tags himself in. The Assassin is yelling at the Ref. The Ref turns around as Scott belly to back suplexes Assassin 1 into a pin. The ref counts 1..2..3!! The fans go crazy as the Assassin is furious. The Steiners celebrate with the fans.

Commercial Break

Hot Property vs. Bill Richards and Clyde Putnam

The Assassin and the Assassins are still fuming in the ring as Richards and Putnam enter. The Assassin says something and the Assassins attack Richards and Putnam. They stomp away and throw them out of the ring. The fans cheer as Hot Property comes out. They are checking on Richards and Putnam. The Assassins run out and attack Hot Property. Hot Property fights back and both teams are brawling on the outside.

Commercial Break

Crockett: Fans, this has got to be one of the most chaotic shows I've ever been a part of. The Assassins and Hot Property fought all the way to the back. Unbelievable! I understand Tony St. Clair has been taken to the Hospital along with John Smith and Frank Morris. We'll keep you posted. Well, back to the ring.

 

'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff vs. Louis Campos

Orndorff swings Campos to the ropes and hits a running high knee then follows with a forearm drop. Orndorff executes a neckbreaker. The fans roar as Orndorff gives the signal. He hoists Campos up and crashes him down with the Piledriver! The Ref counts, as Orndorff counts along with his fingers 1..2..3! Orndorff flexes for the crowd then heads to the podium.

Schiavone: Ok, Paul, on May 25th it's you and Harley Race for the Mid Atlantic title.

 

Orndorff: Tony Schiavone! Harley Race has tried desperately to put me out of action but guess what? He didn't do it! I've said this over and over and I'll say it again. Harley! I've got your number and on the 25th, I'm taking that title!

 

Schiavone: Well fans, there you have it. Those two will meet on May 25th for the Mid Atlantic title. The Memorial Day Event is shaping up to be a huge night of action. Fans in Richmond you have to beeeeeee there! We'll see you next week!

 

 

The Memorial Day Event, Richmond VA 5-25-86

United States Title Bout

'The Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase © vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan

NWA World Tag Team Title Bout

The Road Warriors © w/ Paul Ellering vs. WWC Champ Abdullah the Butcher and Tiger Jeet Singh

Mid Atlantic Title Bout

Harley Race © vs. 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff

US Tag Team Title Bout

Rocky Johnson and Wendell Cooley © vs. The Fabulous Blondes w/Rock Riddle

TV Title Bout

'The Doctor of Desire' Tom Prichard © w/Rock Riddle vs. Mark Youngblood

Bull Rope Match

'Superfly' Jimmy Snuka vs. Blackjack Mulligan

'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol vs. Rob Fuller

Terry Taylor vs. Rip Oliver w/Paul Jones

King Kong Bundy 10,000 Dollar Challenge

Just Announced- Shelby NC, Rec Center 5-24-86

Canadian International Champ Don Kernodle vs. Corporal Kirchner

Polynesian Power vs. Caspian Empire

Bob Backlund vs. Mr. Brad Rheingans

Hot Property and Sweet Brown Sugar vs. The Assassins and The Cobra w/The Assassin

Southern Ramblers vs. Bar Room Brawlers

Rolling Thunder vs. Greatness

[SirEdger]

This altercation between Don Kernodle and Cpl Kirschner is getting intense week after week! Loving it!

[gordi]

I love the way that every single segment is building toward something for the future, but without getting repetitive. You use interviews, angles, post-match stuff... and that card in Richmond just keeps getting hotter and hotter.

[dawho5]

That Richmond card is getting ridiculous kinds of great. I loved the Kernodle/Kirchner segment and I think that is your hottest feud right now. Riddle correcting Youngblood on the correct way to address Davi-Davey Baby is gold. Assassins taking out their frustrations on Hot Property is the right way to go. Also, good to see Abby getting some recognition as the completely undeserving champion of the WWC.

[kevinmcfl]

I am so glad that we made the deal where Rip Oliver went to you. You have done such a great job and have him right in the middle of everything which is what I failed to accomplish. Oliver was and should be a star in the territorial system.

 

Speaking if the territory system... what a week this is going to be for the NWA. Martel heads to Japan for a big match on the 24th, on the 25th we have the Supercard in Richmond for MACW, the 26th sees the UWF and Memorial Day Bash and the 31st we have the David VonErich Parade of Champions not to mention Andre the Giant heading up to Canada to help out Jos Leduc. If I left anything out, I am sorry but WOW! This is going to be fun.

 

We need to buy Bill Apter some plane tickets cause he should be at each event!

[gordi]

 

Speaking if the territory system... what a week this is going to be for the NWA. Martel heads to Japan for a big match on the 24th, on the 25th we have the Supercard in Richmond for MACW, the 26th sees the UWF and Memorial Day Bash and the 31st we have the David VonErich Parade of Champions not to mention Andre the Giant heading up to Canada to help out Jos Leduc. If I left anything out, I am sorry but WOW! This is going to be fun.

 

 

 

 

Yeah, no kidding! I'm glad that the MACW and UWF Memorial Day cards are not on the same day, because how could you choose which one to watch live and which one to tape?

[Captain Redneck]

I think Oliver should get a belt. I think he also would be great as a brawling type of babyface.

[spaldoni]

MACW @ The Dorton Arena, Raleigh NC 5-17-86

The Steiner Brothers vs. Mike Sharpe and Chick Donovan

Steiner's get the crowd going quick as they use quick tags and a variety of suplexes on their opponents. Rick hits a clothesline on Donovan and tags in Scott. Scott body slams Donovan, then tags Rick, who goes to the top turnbuckles. Scott hoists Donovan on his shoulders and Rick fly's off and hits the Bulldog for the pin! The Steiner's seem to be winning over the Mid Atlantic fans.

Bob Backlund vs. Mr. Brad Rheingans

The bell rings and Brad spends the next few minutes stalling on the outside. The minute he gets up on the apron, Bob hurls him in the ring. Bob fires away, swings him to the ropes and back drops him. Bob picks him up and holds him up and drops him back with a vertical suplex. Bob swings off the ropes and drops a knee. Bob picks Brad up but Brad rakes the eyes and hits Bob with a snap suplex. Brad regroups and executes a face first suplex. Brad gets up on the 2nd turnbuckle and hits a flying knee drop. Brad reaches down and chokes Bob, breaking at the Ref's count of 4. Brad argues with the Ref then goes back to Bob and picks him up for a body slam but Bob cradles him 1..2..3! The fans erupt as Bob rolls out of the ring. Brad is livid as he yells down at Bob. Bob puts his finger to his head and says "This time I got you"

Polynesian Power vs. Southern Ramblers

Paul Jones is booked elsewhere tonight so he's not with the Ramblers. The bell rings and Tui starts off with Rose. Rose gets a headlock going but Tui swings him to the ropes and puts him down with a shoulder block. Tui body slams Rose then tags in Sakalia. Sakalia drops several elbows and covers but Rich breaks it with a stomp to the head. Tui runs in and blasts Rich back to the corner. The Ref guides Tui back. Rich hits Sakalia and goes back to his corner and sticks his boot out. Rose rams Sakalia's head into the boot and tags in Rich. The Ramblers double team Sakalia in the corner. Rich picks up Sakalia and hits the snake eyes on the top turnbuckle. Rich tags in Rose, who hits a slingshot corner splash and covers 1..2..Tui breaks it with a leg drop. Rich comes in and him and Tui fight in the corner. Rose picks up Sakalia, Sakalia kicks him in the mid section and follows with a body slam. The Ref finally gets control. Sakalia tags in Tui. They swing Rose to the ropes and hit a double back drop. Rich runs in and gets a double super kick, sending him through the ropes. Polynesian Power swing off the ropes and hit a double elbow drop. Tui covers but The Caspian Empire charge the ring and stomp away on Tui! The Ref signals for the Disqualification. Sakalia runs in but is beaten down by the Empire. The fans boo as the Empire yells back at them.

'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol vs. Tiger Jeet Singh

Singh does his normal charge to the ring, swinging his sword and knocking over anyone who gets in his way. The fans boos turn to a wild cheer as Austin Idol comes down the aisle. Singh is still on the outside and charges Idol. They have a furious exchange on the outside as Singh's sword goes flying. They keep brawling around the ring. The Ref is trying to get order to start the match but Idol and Singh continue to fight. Singh starts to swing Idol towards the steel post but Idol puts his foot up and slams Singh's head on the steps. Security comes over to get Idol back. After calming Idol down, Singh comes from behind and hits Idol. The brawl continues as security is trying to break them up. The Ref gives up and declares it a No Contest.

Bar Room Brawlers vs. The Fabulous Blondes w/ Rock Riddle

Riddle taunts the crowd as he grabs the house mic and introduces the future US tag team champions, representing the Agency, the Fabulous Blondes. The fans boo as the bell rings. The Brawlers want to fight so they run over and take it to the Blondes, knocking them out of the ring. Riddle starts yelling at the Brawlers, they walk towards Riddle and he jumps over the top rope to safety. Crews starts off against Sword. Crews puts up his fists and wants to fight. He throws a punch but Sword blocks it and fires off several punches then scoop slams him and hits a fist drop. Sword tags in Vines who hits a flying knee drop from the turnbuckles. Vines covers 1..2..Crews gets a foot on the rope. Vines picks up Crews but Crews rakes the eyes, grabs his head and snaps it on the top rope then tags in Timbs. Timbs stomps away on Vines then chokes him with his boot. Timbs swings Vines to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Vines swings back and clotheslines Timbs then tags in Sword. Sword drops an elbow on Timbs and covers but Crews breaks it up. Sword picks up Timbs and twirls him around but Timb's boot knocks the Ref down. Sword slams Timbs down. Crews charges in but Vines cuts him off and blasts him with a forearm, sending him through the ropes. Riddle is checking on Crews. Sword hits a backbreaker on Timbs and holds him. Vines gets up on the top turnbuckle but the Southern Ramblers come out and push Vines off the ropes! They charge the ring and beat down Sword then hit him with a double fist drop before they exit. Riddle is telling Crews what happened. Crews runs in and puts Timbs on top of Sword then wakes up the Ref. The Ref rolls over and counts 1..2..3! The fans boo as Riddle runs in and celebrates with his team. They help Timbs up then Riddle raises his boy's arms up in victory.

'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff vs. Blackjack Mulligan

The fans go nuts as these two trade blows as soon as the bell rings. Orndorff gets the upper hand, swings Mulligan to the ropes and hits a high knee, sending Mulligan out of the ring. The crowd roars as Orndorff flexes for the crowd. Mulligan regroups and kicks over a chair. Orndorff walks to the ropes, Mulligan grabs his boots and slides him to the outside. Mulligan slams Orndorff's head on the apron and rolls him back in the ring. Mulligan stomps away then drops down and chokes him. Mulligan picks up Orndorff by his hair and rams his head several times on the turnbuckle. Mulligan swings Orndorff to the ropes and hits a flying back elbow smash. Mulligan covers 1..2..Kick Out! The fans cheer Orndorff on as Mulligan argues with the Ref. Mulligan picks up Orndorff and goes for a suplex but Orndorff blocks it and suplexes Mulligan back. The crowd chants "Orndorff" several times. Orndorff swings Mulligan to the ropes and clotheslines him then hits a forearm drop. The crowd roars as Orndorff gives the signal. He goes to lift Mulligan up for the piledriver but Mulligan gouges the eyes then drops Orndorff with a right fist. Mulligan regroups. Mulligan stomps Orndorff's head then raises his black gloved hand to the booing crowd. Mulligan goes for the claw but Orndorff grabs his hand and bites it! Mulligan backs off and Orndorff gets up and they trade blows. They brawl towards the ropes. Mulligan rakes the eyes, grabs Orndorff, pushes him to the ropes and rolls him up with a handful of tights, but Orndorff carries the momentum over and grabs Mulligan's tights 1..2..3! The crowd goes crazy as the Ref raises Orndorff's hand. Mulligan nails Orndorff from behind and throws him out of the ring. Mulligan argues with the Ref for awhile then holds up his black gloved hand as the fans boo. Orndorff gets back in the ring and nails Mulligan with a high knee to the back, sending him through the ropes! The fans are cheering as Orndorff poses for them and Mulligan.

US Tag Team Title Bout

Rocky Johnson and Wendell Cooley © vs. The Caspian Empire

Johnson and Cooley control the early portion with quick tags, arm drags, hip tosses and dropkicks. Cooley back drops Sheik but Smirnoff clubs him from behind. Johnson runs in but the Ref guides him back. Sheik pushes Cooley in the corner and tags in Smirnoff. Sheik chokes Cooley as Smirnoff kicks away. Smirnoff grabs the rope and drops several knees on Cooley then tags in Sheik. Sheik executes a gut wrench suplex then tags in Smirnoff, who fly's off the top rope with a flying knee drop. Smirnoff covers 1..2..Johnson breaks the count. Sheik comes in but Johnson fires away with jabs then knocks him back with a hard right fist. Johnson goes back to his corner and starts clapping for Cooley as the crowd joins in. Smirnoff swings Cooley to the ropes and bends down for a back drop but Cooley kicks him, then jumps over and tags in Johnson. The crowd cheers as Johnson fires away on Smirnoff. Sheik comes in and Johnson fires away on him then grabs both of their heads and rams them together. Johnson body slams Smirnoff and hits a standing leg drop then covers 1..2..Sheik breaks the count as he rakes Johnson's eyes from behind. Sheik stomps away on Johnson until the Ref guides him back. Smirnoff chokes Johnson and pushes him in the corner. Sheik chokes Johnson as Smirnoff kicks away. The fans erupt as Polynesian Power come down the aisle. The Caspian Empire are looking down, yelling and pointing at Polynesian Power. They're so distracted that they didn't notice Johnson crawling across the ring to tag in Cooley. As the Empire are arguing with Polynesian, Cooley drop kicks Smirnoff from behind, Smirnoff hits the ropes and Cooley rolls him up 1..2..3!! The crowd erupts. Sheik hits Cooley from behind but Polynesian Power run in and hammer away on Sheik. Johnson and Cooley are getting it together when the Fabulous Blondes hit the ring and attack them! Polynesian Power are pounding on the Caspian Empire as the Fabulous Blondes take it to Cooley and Johnson. The Southern Ramblers run down the aisle but don't make it to the ring as the Bar Room Brawlers cut them off and take the fight to them. Johnson and Cooley start a comeback and fight the Blondes through the ropes. They're brawling on one side of the ring as The Brawlers and Ramblers are fighting on the other side. Inside the ring Sakalia hits Smirnoff with a Samoan Drop as Tui hits a flying elbow from the top rope! The fans are going bonkers for all of this. It takes a few minutes for Officials and Security to clear the wrestlers out.

United States Title Bout

'The Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase © vs. Terry Taylor

The last match took a lot out of the fans but once Dibiase arrogantly walked down the aisle, they came alive with thundering boos. Dibiase looks like he's having the time of his life as he walks around the ring, smiling and showing off his US title. Dibiase takes off the belt and shows it to Taylor then shakes his head NO. The bell rings and Dibiase toys with Taylor for a bit. They lock up and Taylor takes him over with a hip toss. Dibiase gets up and charges but Taylor back drops him then follows with a forearm blast. Taylor grabs Dibiase and hits a vertical suplex. The crowd is loving every minute of this. Taylor hits a neckbreaker and covers 1..2..Dibiase gets a foot on the rope. Taylor and the fans cant believe it. Taylor goes to pick Dibiase up but Dibiase grabs his trunks and pulls him through the ropes. This gives Dibiase a much needed rest. Taylor gets up on the apron and Dibiase sends him back down with a knee. Dibiase gets out on the apron and drops an elbow to the top of Taylor's head. Dibiase grabs Taylor and hurls him back into the ring. Dibiase does a jumping stomp on Taylor's face then picks him up and suplexes him back. Dibiase swings off the ropes and nails Taylor with a delayed fist drop and covers 1..2..This time Taylor gets his foot on the rope. Dibiase is furious and yells at the ref. Dibiase picks up Taylor but Taylor kicks him and hits a Jaw Breaker! Both men are down. The crowd cheers Taylor on. Taylor slowly gets fired up and stomps away on Dibiase. Taylor body slams Dibiase, swings off the ropes and hits a running knee drop. Taylor gets up on the 2nd turnbuckle and hits an elbow drop then covers 1..2..Dibiase barley gets his shoulder up as the crowd gasps. Taylor takes a moment then stands up, he picks Dibiase up, Dibiase rakes the eyes, swings Taylor to the ropes, misses a clothesline attempt, Taylor swings back and nails him with the flying 5 Arm, sending Dibiase through the ropes! The fans roar as Dibiase is lying on the outside. The Ref starts the count. Knowing he cant win the title on a Countout, Taylor goes out and hurls Dibiase back in the ring. The fans are going crazy as Taylor body slams Dibiase. Taylor gets up on the top rope and attempts a flying leg drop but Dibiase moves at the last second. Both men are lying next to each other. The Ref is looking both of them over then starts the 10 count. He gets to 8 when both wrestlers stagger up. Dibiase grabs Taylor from behind and hits a back suplex into the turnbuckles. Taylor hits his head hard on the turnbuckles. Dibiase stands up and is leaning on the ropes, still reeling. Taylor is just about knocked out. By instinct, Taylor grabs the ropes and staggers up but he looks knocked out on his feet. Dibiase grabs Taylor and clamps on the Million Dollar Dream! Dibiase swings Taylor around, the Ref sees enough and rings the bell! Ted Dibiase retains the United States Title! The fans boo as Dibiase grabs his title. Despite being in pain, he still manages to laugh while holding up the title.

[gordi]

Nice to see the Steiners getting a win before they come over here.

 

I believe his name is Mister Brad.

 

That's exact;y how I'd book Idol vs Singh, too.

 

The Agency just has so many ways to cheat to win.

 

Nice "turn about is fair play" spots between Mulligan and #1derful

 

I like all the various tag feuds coming together in the US Tag Team Title Bout.

 

Then a good, close fight in the Main Event. I'm loving heel champ Dibiase in MACW.

 

 

[GeneJackson95]

Man, nobody does a better job developing their mid card guys and undercard than you do. Rock Riddle and the Agency are quickly developing into stars and "must see" segments each week! Duggan has established himself as a top babyface here in short order and filled the spot of Magnum TA well.

 

A really solid card from top to bottom but there's no way I'm not driving to Richmond to see the Roadies vs. Abby/Tiger...that should be wild for sure!!

[dawho5]

Johnson/Cooley vs. the Emppire turning into a tag team free-for-all was a nice touch. Ted vs. Taylor was such a great main. Bob getting one over on Brad was needed. I liked seeing Riddle's former team against his current. Orndorff vs. Mulligan was my match of the night.

[spaldoni]

MACW @ The Coliseum, Hampton VA 5-18-86

Rob Fuller vs. Vinnie Valentino

Fuller gets the crowd riled up early. The bell rings and he's still taunting them. The crowd cheers as Valentino drop kicks Fuller into the turnbuckles and rolls him up 1..2..Fuller kicks out. Valentino keeps the momentum going until Fuller puts him down with a clothesline. Fuller puts the boots to Valentino then finishes him off with a gourdbuster to get the pin!

David Sammartino w/ Billy Robinson vs. 'Cowboy' Scott Casey

The crowd razzes David big time but his 'Greatness' partner keeps his head in the game. David hits Casey as the bell rings. Robinson is telling him to stay on him. David pounds away on Casey, body slams him and follows with a knee drop. David doesn't cover, picks up Casey, swings him to the ropes and ducks down, Casey leapfrogs over him, swings back and knocks David down with a forearm blast. Casey swings off the ropes and drops an elbow. Casey swings David into the turnbuckles and clamps on a headlock and goes for the running bulldog but David picks up Casey, twirls him around and hits a back suplex. David clamps on a bearhug then rams Casey into the turnbuckles and follows with a belly to belly suplex for the pin! Robinson runs in, pats David on the back and raises his arm as the crowd boos.

Sweet Brown Sugar vs. The Cobra w/The Assassin

This feud has been in full swing and tonight is no different. The bell rings and the crowd goes wild as Sugar drop kicks The Cobra into The Assassin. Sugar grabs Cobra from behind and suplexes him back. The Assassin rolls out of the ring and onto the ground. Sugar swings off the ropes and hits a jumping splash 1..2..Cobra kicks out. Sugar body slams Cobra then gets on the top turnbuckle and fly's off with a leg drop but Cobra moves as Sugar crashes down. Cobra regroups and snap suplexes Sugar. Cobra picks up Sugar and hits a shoulder breaker. Cobra swings Sugar into the turnbuckles and follows with a running knee strike to the head. Sugar staggers forward, spins around and falls back. The Assassin is yelling instructions to Cobra. Cobra nods and goes to the top rope. Cobra leaps off and goes for the Senton but Sugar rolls over at the last second as Cobra crashes down. Both men are lying there. The Ref looks them over and starts the 10 count. Sugar grabs the ropes and pulls himself up. The Assassin gets up on the apron and starts yelling at Sugar. The Ref is distracted by this and is telling Assassin to get down. Sugar has enough and grabs Assassin by the shirt. Cobra gets up, swings off the ropes and goes for a knee strike but Sugar moves and Cobra hits the Assassin, knocking him off the apron. Sugar rolls Cobra up 1..2..3! The crowd roars. Sugar rolls out of the ring and slaps hands with the fans.

Mark Youngblood vs. Rip Oliver w/Paul Jones

Oliver attacks Mark as the bell rings. Oliver pounds him down against the turnbuckles and stomps away. Oliver grabs Mark by the hair, runs with him across the ring and rams his head on the turnbuckle then clotheslines him back. Oliver swings off the ropes and drops a knee then covers but Mark kicks out. Jones is telling Oliver to keep punishing him. Oliver body slams Mark and follows with a standing leg drop but still cant put him away. Oliver swings Mark to the ropes, misses a clothesline, Mark swings back and puts Oliver down with a lunging thrust. Mark gets the war dance going as the crowd cheers him on. Oliver gets up and Mark hits a series of chops, swings him to the ropes and back drops him. Mark swings off the ropes and hits a tomahawk chop to Oliver's head. Mark swings Oliver into the turnbuckles and follows with a big boot to the head. Mark body slams Oliver then goes to the apron. Mark hits the Sling Shot Splash but Jones gets up on the apron. The Ref is yelling at Jones to get down while Mark has Oliver covered. Jones continues to argue with the Ref, when the bell rings. Everybody is confused. The Ref is talking with the timekeeper. The time limit has expired, the official ruling is a DRAW. Mark is livid as Jones is on the apron laughing. Mark gets up and grabs Jones, then knocks him off the apron as the fans cheer.

10,000 Dollar Challenge

King Kong Bundy w/JJ Dillon vs. Pedro Morales w/Spike Huber

JJ arrogantly opens the briefcase in front of Morales "All you have to do is beat him, something your partner couldn't do" JJ laughs and slams the case shut. The bell rings and the crowd cheers as Morales hammers away on Bundy. Morales punches Bundy, swings him to the ropes and nails him with a forearm blast. Morales swings off the ropes and nails him with another forearm blast. Bundy staggers and is bent over. Morales swings off the ropes and hits Bundy with a Caribbean knee lift that sends Bundy through the ropes! The crowd goes nuts as Morales is shaking his fists. JJ gets on the apron and is pointing at Morales. Huber runs over and pulls JJ down then pushes him to the ground. JJ is on the ground clutching the briefcase. Bundy grabs Huber from behind and slams him hard into the steel post, busting him open. Morales sees this and runs outside and charges Bundy but Bundy puts him down with a shoulder block. Bundy is angry as he grabs Morales and hurls him into the ring. Bundy swings off the ropes and hits a giant elbow drop. Bundy swings Morales into the turnbuckles and follows with the Avalanche. He grabs Morales and pushes him down to the center of the ring. Bundy swings off the ropes and hits the Big Splash for the pin! JJ was sweating this one but collects himself and goes into the ring. He holds up the briefcase to the booing crowd and points to his main man Bundy. They are about to leave when JJ whispers something to Bundy. Bundy pushes the Ref aside, swings off the ropes and hits another splash as the crowd boos.

Hot Property vs. The Assassins

The Assassin is still in the back recuperating. The Assassins charge the ring and the fight is on! The Assassins targeted Hot Property on TV but Hot Property don't like being victims and they prove that here by going toe to toe with the Assassins. The crowd cheers as Hot Property punches the Assassins out of the ring. Hot Property are jumping up and down, telling the Assassins to get back in the ring. The Assassins regroup. Assassin 1 starts off with Savoldi. Assassin 1 rakes the eyes, swings Savoldi to the ropes and ducks down but Savoldi leapfrogs over him, swings back and puts him down with a drop kick. Assassin 2 runs in and Savoldi drop kicks him back to the corner. Savoldi tags in Travis. Savoldi body slams Assassin 1 as Travis swings off the ropes and hits a jumping knee drop. Travis swings Assassin 1 to the ropes and hits a sidewalk slam and covers 1..2..Assassin 2 hits a leg drop to break the count. Savoldi runs in but the Ref guides him back. Assassin 2 takes over without a legal tag. He stomps on Travis then hits a backbreaker. He pushes Travis to the corner and the Assassins double team him. Savoldi tries running in but the Ref guides him back. The Assassins double body slam Travis then just start putting the boots to him. Savoldi has enough, pushes by the Ref and punches away on both Assassins. The Ref gets control. Assassin 1 swings Travis to the turnbuckles and charges in but Travis lifts his boot and kicks him. Travis tags in Savoldi. Savoldi goes to town and body slams Assassin 1, Assassin 2 runs in and Savoldi back drops him. Savoldi tags in Travis, they swing Assassin 1 to the ropes and hit the Double Hot Shot! Travis covers 1..2..NO! The Cobra runs in and stomps on Travis! The Ref signals for the Disqualification. Savoldi goes after Cobra but is nailed by Assassin 2. The fans cheer as Sweet Brown Sugar hits the ring and punches away on the Cobra. Everybody is fighting as the bell continues to ring.

TV Title Bout

'Doctor of Desire' Tom Prichard © vs. Corporal Kirchner

Prichard grabs the house mic and sincerely apologizes to the fans because Rock Riddle will not be able to grace the people with his presence tonight. The fans cheer and Prichard says their idiots just like Corporal Kirchner. Kirchner doesn't like that and pounds away on Prichard as soon as the bell rings. Kirchner swings Prichard into the turnbuckles, hops up on the 2nd turnbuckle, grabs Prichard's head and punches away. Kirchner hops down as Prichard staggers forward, Kirchner clamps on a headlock and drops Prichard with a bulldog 1..2..Prichard gets his foot on the rope. Kirchner swings Prichard into the turnbuckles and charges in but Prichard moves as Kirchner crashes in. Prichard regroups and hits Kirchner with a back suplex. Prichard gets up on the 2nd turnbuckle and hits a forearm drop and covers 1..2..Kirchner gets his shoulder up. Prichard yells at the Ref. Prichard drops a series of knees then body slams Kirchner, swings off the ropes and hits a corkscrew elbow drop. Prichard covers 1..2..Kirchner gets a shoulder up. Prichard stands up and yells at the Ref while holding up 3 fingers. Prichard swings Kirchner to the ropes and ducks down but Kirchner stops, grabs Prichard's head and slams it down on the canvas. The crowd cheers Kirchner on as he fires up. Kirchner picks up Prichard and swings him into the turnbuckles and charges in with a knee to the mid section. Kirchner grabs Prichard and starts to swing him to the opposite corner but the Ref slips and gets in the path. Prichard collides with the Ref. Kirchner is checking on the Ref. Prichard staggers up and goes to hit Kirchner but Kirchner blocks it, punches him, swings him to the ropes and puts him down with a boot to the face. Kirchner goes back to the Ref. Deafening boos come over the crowd as Don Kernodle runs to the ring. As Kirchner stands up, Kernodle nails him with the Canadian International Title Belt! Kirchner goes down as Kernodle runs out of the ring. Prichard staggers up. The Ref slowly rises. Prichard swings off the ropes and drops a knee. The Ref counts 1..2..3! Tom Prichard retains the TV title as the crowd boos hard.

Mid Atlantic Title Bout

Harley Race © vs. 'Superfly' Jimmy Snuka

The crowd goes crazy as it's announced that while in Lutte, Jimmy Snuka won the NWA National Title. Snuka holds the title high to the cheering crowd. This match was signed before the title win so only the Mid Atlantic title will be on the line. Harley shows his title to Snuka, while staring hard at the National Title. The bell rings and the first few minutes are mainly a feel out process. Things heat up when Snuka takes Race over with a headlock. Race starts to get flustered and pulls Snuka's hair to release the hold. Race points at Snuka then kicks him in the gut and follows with a vertical suplex. Race picks him up and executes a gut wrench suplex. Race swings off the ropes and hits a delayed knee drop. Race stomps away and punishes Snuka. Race hits a swinging neckbreaker and covers 1..2..Snuka gets his shoulder up. Race body slams Snuka, swings back off the ropes and hits a diving headbutt but this backfires because his head took more damage. Race is groggy as Snuka clears the cobwebs. They both stagger up, Jimmy hits Race with various knife edge chops, then follows with a scoop slam. Snuka swings off the ropes and hits his own jumping headbutt and covers 1..2..Race gets a foot on the rope. Snuka picks up Race and hits a backbreaker then gets up on the 2nd turnbuckle and crashes down with a diving headbutt, busting Race open. Snuka covers 1..2..No! The Ref notices Race's boot is under the rope. Snuka sits up with his hands on his hips in frustration. Snuka picks up Race but Race grabs him and belly to belly suplexes him over. Race is just laying on top of Snuka as the Ref counts 1..2..Snuka kicks out. Both men stagger up, Race grabs Snuka and swings him to the ropes but Snuka comes back with a flying body press. Race holds him but the momentum carries both men over the top rope and onto the ground. Neither men are moving. The Ref looks at them then starts the count. Both men slowly rise 8..9..10, but it's to late. The official ruling is a double Countout. Both men are exhausted as the Ref hands them their titles.

Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs. Billy Robinson w/David Sammartino

The fans boo as Greatness strolls around the ring. The place goes crazy as Hacksaw Duggan storms down the aisle. Before the bell rings, Greatness attacks Duggan and start stomping on him. The Ref gets David out of there, looks over Duggan and signals for the bell. Robinson continues to stomp away. Robinson swings off the ropes and nails Duggan with a running forearm blast. Robinson body slams Duggan then hits a side slam backbreaker and covers 1..2..Duggan kicks out. Robinson rubs his forearm across Duggan's face, picks him up and hits him with a European uppercut then follows with a Hangman's Neckbreaker. Robinson covers 1..2..Duggan kicks out. David is yelling at the Ref from the outside as Robinson also berates the Ref. Robinson picks up Duggan and throws a punch but Duggan blocks it and fires away with alternating jabs and crosses. Duggan swings Robinson to the ropes and puts him down with a leaping shoulder block. The fans roar as Duggan storms around the ring. Duggan picks up Robinson, runs around the ring with him and drops him with a powerslam. David gets up on the apron and yells at Duggan. Duggan grabs David and flings him into the ring. Duggan picks up David and atomic drops him over the top rope as the crowd goes crazy. Duggan backs up and gets in a 3 point stance. Robinson slowly stands up, Duggan runs full speed and hits the Running Clothesline 1..2..3!!! The fans blow the roof off the place as Duggan stands up and gives them the thumbs up.

[SirEdger]

Great card in Hampton. Loved the draw finish between Mark Youngblood and Rip Oliver. Perfect example of a great use of a manager during a match!

[dawho5]

Duggan again sends the fans home happy. He's making a habit of that. The Hot Property/Assassins tag was good and had a nice overbooked ending. Prichard barely beating Kirchner because of Kernodle's interference is such an awesome heel way to keep the TV title.