Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling Aug. 86

[dawho5]

Using KKB as a temporary obstacle to build Bad News up for Ted is absolute genius.  SBS as a challenger for Crews is a good choice.  Sugar is always a credible in-ring guy.  The Southern Boys continue to impress in MACW.  Is it too much to hope they've found a home for a while?  Good promo by Rich to get the fans wanting more Buzz Sawyer.  Kernodle wouldn't have to be a great promo to make that kind of message work.  It would get heat.  Gama and Rheingans would be a far more interesting feud this way than it has any right to be.  Assassins continue to be really good midcard heels.  That's a pretty big challenge so early in the run of both the Flame and Peterson.  Bad News is saying all the right things so far.  I am soooo looking forward to him and Ted.  Rip Oliver and Blackjack Mulligan in a cage.  I wonder if that's a good match or not.   I mean even without the 5 minute stip.  Wonder what that Fuller bit was about.  Riddle really kills it this week in his promo.  I hope I can do him justice.   Poor Bull Gantner, things looked like they were going his way.  J.J. and St. Clair is an odd but intriguing pairing.

[GeneJackson95]

Man, everything you've done with Bad News so far has been spot on and I can't wait to see him challenge Dibiase!

Riddle steals the show as always

The new US tag champs have to be one of the top threats to the Road Warriors title reign!

[spaldoni]

MACW @ The Memorial Auditorium, Greenville SC 8-9-86

'Cowboy' Scott Casey vs. Terry Gibbs

Gibbs works over Casey with some hard fists and body slams. Gibbs swings Casey to the ropes and bends down, Casey leap frogs over, swings back and drop kicks Gibbs. Casey swings Gibbs to the turnbuckles, clamps on a headlock and hits the Running Bulldog for the pin! 

The Southern Ramblers w/Paul Jones vs. Keith and Roger Smith

Pure showcase for the Ramblers. Ramblers swing Roger to the ropes, nail him with a double kick to the gut and follow with a double suplex. Later, Rose has Keith up for a body slam in the corner, Rich grabs Keith's head and they slam him on the top rope. Ramblers hurl Roger out of the ring. They double body slam Keith. Rose and Rich hop up on opposite turnbuckles and hit the double fist drop for the pin! Jones runs in and raises the Rambler's arms to the chorus of boos. 

Bad News Brown vs. Chick Donovan

Poor Donovan. Bad News shows no mercy as he just pummels Donovan. Bad News body slams Donovan and drops several knee drops. Bad News swings Donovan hard into the turnbuckles. Donovan staggers back and Brown nails him with the Ghetto Blaster for the pin! Bad News raises his fist and exits the ring. 

'Maniac' Mark Lewin vs. Bull Gantner

It's announced that due to injuries suffered at the hands of the Caspian Empire, Bull Gantner will not be able to compete tonight. However, there will be a substitution. Lewin is storming around the ring with a demonic look. The announcer announces that Bull Gantner's sub will be...The Missing Link! 

'Maniac' Mark Lewin vs. The Missing Link

The crowd roars as the bell rings and these two just start brawling! Of course they fight through the ropes and all around the ring. The Ref doesn't want to get between them. Lewin slams Link's head on a table and grabs a wooden chair. Lewin heads towards Link but Link kicks Lewin and grabs the chair. Link starts hitting his own head with the chair! Link then busts the chair over Lewin's head. The Ref signals for the Disqualification! The bell rings several times. Officials and security run out to back Link up. Lewin is still on the ground with broken pieces of the chair across him. 

Caspian Empire vs. The Southern Boys

Southern Boys start with some fire. Armstrong leapfrogs over Smirnoff, monkey flips him, follows with a drop kick, then goes to the top rope and hits a flying clothesline 1..2..Sheik stomps on the head. Armstrong tags in Smothers, they get Smirnoff in a double arm bar twist then double chop him down. Smothers gets on the 2nd turnbuckle, Smirnoff staggers up and Smothers hits a flying press 1..2..Sheik with the save. Armstrong drop kicks Sheik back to his corner. The Ref is trying to guide Armstrong back. While he does that, Sheik runs over and executes a belly to belly suplex on Smothers. Sheik goes to his corner and loads his boot, then sticks it out. Smirnoff rams Smother's head on the boot and tags in Sheik. Sheik gut wrench suplexes Smothers then stomps away. Sheik picks Smothers up and heads for the turnbuckles. Sheik puts his boot on the turnbuckle and rams Smother's head on it. Sheik body slams Smothers and tags in Smirnoff. Smirnoff continues the assault. Smirnoff body slams Smothers, swings of the ropes and drops a knee 1..2..Armstrong gets the save. Sheik comes in and gets back dropped by Armstrong. Armstrong scoop slams Smirnoff and goes back to his corner and gets the crowd going for Smothers. Smirnoff whips Smothers to the corner and charges in but Smothers nails him with a Savate kick, then tags in Armstrong! Armstrong goes to town with drop kicks on Smirnoff and Sheik. Smothers regroups and gets in there. All four men are fighting. Southern Boys swing Caspian Empire towards each other but the Ref gets sandwiched in and goes down. Southern Boys double clothesline Sheik over the top rope. Smothers hoists Smirnoff up and Armstrong hits a drop kick from the top turnbuckle! Smothers covers but the Ref is still out. The fans boo as The Southern Ramblers hit the ring! They pound away on the Southern Boys. They double suplex Smothers, then execute a double snake eyes on Armstrong, then leave the ring. The Ref slowly gets up as Smirnoff hurls Smothers out of the ring. Smirnoff hits Armstrong with a backbreaker and tags in Sheik. Sheik applies the Camel Clutch! The Ref sees Armstrong is already out and signals for the bell. The fans boo as Sheik spits on Armstrong and flexes for the crowd while Smirnoff gets their flags to celebrate. 

TV Title Bout

'Wildfire' Tommy Rich (C) vs. Iron Mike Sharpe

After a string of house show victories followed by a win on television, Sharpe is given a golden opportunity tonight. Sharpe makes the most of it as he takes it to a battered Tommy Rich. Sharpe works over Rich with some body slams, clubbing forearms and elbow drops. Rich gets control with a flying elbow smash followed by a vertical suplex. Rich swings off the ropes and comes down with a fistdrop 1..2..Kick out. Sharpe rakes the eyes and takes Rich down with a clothesline. Sharpe hops up on the 2nd turnbuckle and goes for an elbow drop but Rich moves. Rich fires up, swings Sharpe to the ropes and puts him down with a hard right. Rich scoop slams Sharpe, Sharpe staggers up, Rich swings him to the ropes and hits the Thesz Press 1..2..3!! The fans explode as Tommy Rich retains the TV title! 

10 Man Tag Team Match

US Champ 'Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase, US Tag Champs The Awesome Twosome, Rob 'The Stud' Fuller, Blackjack Mulligan w/Paul Jones

VS.

'Superfly' Jimmy Snuka, Rocky Johnson, Wendell Cooley, 'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol, Rip Oliver

The bell rings and the rivals charge each other. Snuka chops away at Dibiase. Oliver and Mulligan exchange fists. Idol and Fuller fight in the corner. Cooley and Johnson send Rude and Fernandez through the ropes with drop kicks. Fuller backs up and charges Idol but gets back dropped over the top rope. A running forearm blast by Oliver, sends Mulligan over the ropes. Snuka grabs Dibiase by his head and a jumping headbutt sends Dibiase over the ropes. The fans are on their feet as the baby faces are in the ring pumping their fists. Throughout the match, there were plenty of highlights. Cooley nails Fernandez with a fist from the 2nd turnbuckle, followed with a big hip toss and drop kick. Johnson worked over Rude with rapid fire jabs and scoop slams. Oliver nailed Mulligan with a side suplex then followed with a forearm drop from the top rope. Idol put Fuller down with a high knee and followed with a jumping knee drop. Dibiase bumped all over the place as Snuka worked him over with chops, headbutts and slams. Heels get their heat in as Mulligan eyed raked Oliver and a lariat put him down. Oliver was face in peril for awhile. Rude put Oliver in a full nelson and Fernandez hit a double axe handle from the top rope. Later, Johnson was in trouble as Fuller kicked him in the gut and followed with a vertical suplex slam. Dibiase relished some time with Snuka as he executed a spinebuster and swinging neckbreaker. A tag to Idol put the faces back on track as he was back dropping everybody in sight but a double clothesline from the Awesome Twosome stopped that. Fuller took advantage and hit a Gourbuster on Idol but the pin was broken up which caused an all out brawl. After the Ref regained control, Idol was able to tag in Cooley. Cooley was on fire and was putting everybody down with a super kick. Once again the Awesome Twosome killed the momentum with a double reverse leg sweep on Cooley. Mulligan was tagged in and he ran over and punched Oliver. Oliver charged in but the Ref stopped him which allowed the heels to work over Cooley. Mulligan pounded away on Cooley then tag in Dibiase. Dibiase swings Cooley to the ropes and hit a Hot Shot! Dibiase tagged in Fernandez. Rude stands in front of the turnbuckles. Fernandez gets on his shoulders and crashes down with a knee drop on Cooley 1..2..Broken up by Johnson. Another 10 man brawl ensues. The rivals go at it. Idol and Fuller are in the corner. Oliver lunges at Mulligan which sends them both over the top rope. Snuka hammers away on Dibiase in another corner. Johnson and Rude are fighting. The Ref is trying to get order. He gets distracted when Jones hits Oliver with a cane on the outside. The fans roar as Bad News Brown comes down the aisle! At this time Johnson drop kicks Rude out of the ring. Snuka headbutts Dibiase out of the ring. Bad News runs in the ring and nails Fernandez with the Ghetto Blaster! Bad News quickly exits. Snuka gets up on the top rope. The fans go crazy as he leaps off and crashes down on Fernandez with the Superfly Splash! Snuka gets the Ref's attention. Cooley hoists Fernandez up on his shoulders and hits the Oklahoma Stampede! The fans count along with the Ref 1..2..3!!! Huge Pop! Oliver is being double teamed by Jones and Mulligan. Idol knocks Fuller over the guard rail with a solid right punch. Mulligan and Jones back off when Johnson and Idol head towards them. Rude staggers up and yells threats at Johnson. Dibiase is livid and is yelling and pointing up and Snuka. Snuka smiles and raises Cooley's arm in victory as the crowd cheers. 

 

[gordi]

What a great main event, with a really satisfying finish and a nice win for Cooley. Iron Mike Sharpe going for the TV Title in the semi-main was pretty cool, too. 

[spaldoni]

6 minutes ago, gordi said:

What a great main event, with a really satisfying finish and a nice win for Cooley. Iron Mike Sharpe going for the TV Title in the semi-main was pretty cool, too. 

LOL, I noticed you liked the Sharpe wins in the past, so that TV title match was strictly for you Gordy! 

[dawho5]

One day Casey is going to get a big win.  The Ramblers needed that one.  Bad News with a well-deserved win after his battles with DiBiase's crew.  Link and Lewin would be a fun brawl.  Greta debut for Link BTW.  Rough night for the Southern Boys.  But the Caspian Empire are the right team to break them in.  Holy huge main events!  Cooley getting a revenge win over Manny without getting the titles back is the right way to go.

[SirEdger]

I echo the love for the Mike Sharpe mini-push!

[spaldoni]

MACW @ The Scope, Norfolk VA, 8-10-86

Tony 'Simply the Best' St. Clair w/JJ Dillon vs. Vinnie Valentino

Tony comes out with a jacket that says 'Simply the Best' on the back. Tony has Vinnie in an arm bar, then kicks his chest. Tony does a cartwheel and hits Vinnie with a heels first drop kick. Tony showboats as the crowd boos but JJ is loving it. Tony swings Vinnie to the ropes and hits Vinnie in the mid section with a lunging headbutt. Tony follows with  double underhook floating bridging suplex (He calls this the St. Clair Plex) for the pin! JJ wipes the sweat of Tony's face with a towel, then raises his arm to the booing crowd. 

Fabulous Blondes w/Rock Riddle vs. The Renegade Warriors

Chris body slams Timbs and gets up on the 2nd turnbuckle. Timbs staggers up and Chris nails him with a flying back elbow. Chris puts Timbs in a full nelson and Mark tags in. Mark gets on the top turnbuckle and comes down with a tomahawk chop. Mark suplexes Timbs and covers 1..2..Wells drops a knee. Chris runs in, but the Ref stops him. Wells drops another knee on Mark. Timbs rolls over and tags in Wells. Wells swings Mark to the ropes and drops him with a hard fist. Wells applies a neck crank on Mark and wrenches it. Wells tags in Timbs, they swing Mark to the ropes and put him down with a double shoulder block. Timbs hops on the 2nd turnbuckle and comes down with a knee drop 1..2..Chris breaks it. Wells runs in but Chris drop kicks him back. Chris goes back to his corner. Timbs swings Mark to the ropes and bends down but Mark kicks him, dives over and tags in Chris. Chris chops away on Timbs, swings him to the ropes and hits a high knee. Wells charges in and gets back dropped. Chris tags in Mark. They swing Timbs to the ropes and hit a double boot to the face. The Ref is guiding Wells back and Riddle gets on the apron and distracts the Ref. Mark runs over and grabs Riddle by his collar. Timbs low blows Chris and hurls him out of the ring. Wells and Timbs, swing off the ropes and hit Mark with knees to the back. They grab Mark and hit the Double Front Facelock Drop 1..2..3! Riddle takes a deep breath, straightens his collar and raises the Fabulous Blondes arms to the booing crowd. 

Corporal Kirchner and The Great Gama vs. Canadian International Champ Don 'The Pride of' Kernodle and 'Professor' Brad Rheingans

The fans are hopping as Gama and Brad fight in one corner while Kernodle and Kirchner go at it in the other. Kirchner and Gama Irish whip Kernodle and Rheingans into each other then follow with back suplexes. The Ref gets control. Gama hits an inverted atomic drop on Brad and puts him down with a clubbing forearm smash. Gama tags in Kirchner. Kirchner swings Brad into the turnbuckles, Brad staggers forward and gets back dropped. Kirchner hits a vertical suplex, followed by a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kernodle comes in and rakes the eyes. Brad finally makes the tag. Kernodle smiles as he drops several knees and starts choking Kirchner. Kernodle drags Kirchner to the ropes and chokes him on the 2nd rope. Kirchner is hanging on the ropes. Kernodle swings off the ropes and hits a flying guillotine to the back of Kirchner. Kernodle picks Kirchner up, kicks him in the gut and gut wrench suplexes him over. The arrogant Kernodle doesn't cover and taunts the fans. Kernodle goes back to Kirchner but Kirchner hits Kernodle in the mid section. The fans cheer as Kirchner starts unloading, then winds up and knocks Kernodle back with roundhouse right. Kernodle tags Brad the same time Kirchner tags in Gama. These two have a furious exchange in the center of the ring. Brad gets the upper hand and swings Gama to the turnbuckles and charges in but Gama runs forward and puts Brad down with a running knee. Gama executes a backbreaker on Brad and the crowd explodes when he applies the Boston Crab! Kernodle runs in and gives Gama a boot to the face. Kirchner runs in and blasts Kernodle. Kirchner hoists Kernodle up and hits the Fallaway Slam! The Ref guides him back. Brad rakes the eyes of Gama. Brad swings Gama to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Gama sunset flips over 1..2..3!! The crowd pops! The Ref is raising Gama's arm when Brad tries a sneak attack but Gama back drops him and sends him through the ropes with a running high knee. Kirchner raises Gama's arm as Kernodle is still on his back. 

Loser Leaves Mid Atlantic

'Dynamite' DJ Peterson vs. The Flame w/The Assassin

The crowd cheers as DJ comes down the aisle, slapping hands. All of the sudden he's nailed from behind by The Flame! The Flame and Assassin are double teaming him on the aisle. DJ elbows The Flame then puts The Assassin down with a running forearm blast. DJ body slams The Flame on the concrete. DJ heads towards The Assassin. The fans come unglued as DJ is trying to take the mask off of The Assassin! The Flame is on his knees and loads a foreign object into his mask. DJ almost has The Assassin's mask off when WHAM! The Flame nails him with a loaded headbutt from behind! The Ref is trying to get control but The Flame pushes him down. Flame helps The Assassin with his mask. The Assassin pulls something out. The Flame picks DJ up and holds him, then lets him go as The Assassin throws a fireball in his face! DJ is on the ground, holding his face and rolling over in pain. Security, Officials and Medics run out to help. The fans are merciless with boos and garbage as The Assassin and Flame head up the aisle. The match never officially started. It takes awhile for the medics to treat DJ and help him out of there. The fans cheer for DJ as he's stretchered up the aisle with his face covered. 

Polynesian Power vs. The Assassins

The Assassin has been banned for the rest of the night so he's not with his team. Polynesian Power have a score to settle from that TV beatdown the Assassins gave them. Polynesian Power hit the ring and unload! They swing Cobra to the ropes and hit a double flying headbutt. Tui hits a backbreaker on Kazuo and holds him while Sakalia comes off the 2nd rope with a knee to the chest. The Ref gets control. Tui puts Cobra in an arm twist, swings him into the turnbuckles and follows with a running clothesline. Tui tags in Sakalia. They body slam Cobra, swing off the ropes and come down with a double headbutt. Sakalia swings off the ropes with a jumping knee drop 1..2..Kazuo kicks the head. Tui runs in but is guided back by the Ref. Sakalia staggers up and Kazuo puts him down with a spin kick. Cobra tags in Kazuo. Kazuo goes to town with kicks. Kazuo swings Sakalia to the ropes, kicks the mid section and follows with a snap suplex. Kazuo drops several knees and tags in Cobra. They hit a double rib breaker. Cobra body slams Sakalia and goes to the top. Cobra crashes down with a Senton! 1..2..Tui drops an elbow. Kazuo comes in but the Ref guides him back. Tui body slams Cobra then heads back to his corner. Sakalia crawls over and tags in Tui as the crowd explodes. Tui body slams Cobra. Kazuo runs in and gets scoop slammed. Tui swings Cobra to the ropes and takes him down with a clothesline. Tui swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kazuo with a kick. Sakalia puts Kazuo back with a forearm blast and they start fighting in the corner. All four are going at it and end up on the outside. They brawl around the ring as the Ref hits the 10 count and signals for the bell. A Double Countout. The bell keeps ringing but the teams keep fighting! 

NWA National Title Bout

'Blonde Bomber' Arthur W. Crews (C) w/Rock Riddle vs. Sweet Brown Sugar

Back and forth match. Sugar hits his hip tosses and dropkicks. At one point Sugar hit a leg scissors takeover and worked Crews over with a scissor lock. Crews changed the momentum with a discuss clothesline. He swung Sugar to the turnbuckles and followed with a charging knee, then worked Sugar over with several knees to the mid section. Crews monkey flipped Sugar over and really showboated for the crowd as Riddle cheered him on. At the 20 minute mark, Crews works over Sugar with a headlock and punches on the head. The crowd cheers as Sugar gets out of it with a back suplex. The crowd pumps Sugar up as he unloads on Crews. Sugar swings Crews to the ropes and back drops him, then hops up on the 2nd turnbuckle. Crews staggers up and gets nailed with a flying forearm. Crews falls back and rolls out of the ring. Riddle comforts him. Sugar comes over and grabs Crews's head and pulls him up on the apron. Sugar hoists Crews up for a vertical suplex but Riddle reaches in and trips Sugar. Crews falls on top 1..2..(Riddle holds Sugar's foot)..3! The fans boo. Riddle grabs the National Title as Crews rolls out of the ring. Riddle holds Crews arm up, as Crews holds up the National title with his other arm and smiles. 

Mid Atlantic Title Bout

'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff (C) vs. Tiger Jeet Singh

Singh storms the ring with his sword and starts swinging as the announcer and Ref run out of there. As soon as the Ref saw Orndorff coming down the aisle he said the heck with it and signaled for the bell. Singh runs out and swings his sword at Orndorff but Orndorff ducks and hammers away on Singh as the crowd goes wild. Orndorff grabs Singh by his hair and throws him against the guard railing. Orndorff picks up Singh in a body slam position and rams his back into the steel post! Singh screams in pain. The Ref is letting them go. Singh slides over, Orndorff charges but Singh is able to back drop him over on the concrete! Both men are favoring their backs. Singh slowly gets up. Orndorff staggers up and Singh puts him down with a clothesline. Singh spends some time to regroup. He grabs Orndorff and slams his head on the apron. Singh goes and gets his sword, comes back and charges Orndorff but Orndorff back drops him into the ring. The sword falls onto the apron. Orndorff slowly rolls into the ring. Singh gets up but Orndorff puts him down with a bionic elbow. Singh gets up and takes a wild swing at Orndorff but Orndorff ducks and Atomic Drops Singh. Singh bounces up and Orndorff puts him down with a high knee to the back. The crowd roars as Orndorff pumps his fists. Orndorff grabs Singh and swings him to the turnbuckles and charges in but Singh lifts his knee and nails Orndorff. Once again both men are trying to regroup. Singh rakes the eyes then picks up Orndorff and drops him on the top rope. Orndorff snaps back and down. Singh grabs the top rope and drops several knees then chokes Orndorff with his boot and chokes Orndorff on the ropes. Singh swings Orndorff to the ropes and clamps on the sleeper! Orndorff fights it and the momentum carries both men through the ropes and on the ground. Singh staggers up and sees his sword. He goes to get it. Orndorff rises. Singh swings the sword but Orndorff ducks, kicks Singh in the gut, grabs his wrist and short arm clotheslines him down. Orndorff grabs the sword. The crowd roars as he holds it up. Orndorff whacks Singh on the back with the sword! Then he shows no mercy and just unloads on Singh with the sword. The Ref signals for the bell and Disqualifies Orndorff. Orndorff doesn't care as he continues to beat Singh with his sword. Orndorff throws the sword and hurls Singh into the ring. The look of pain on Singh's face says it all. The crowd roars as Orndorff gives the signal. Orndorff hoists Singh up and piledrives him down! The crowd is on their feet cheering as Orndorff wipes the sweat off his forehead and throws it down on Singh. 

[spaldoni]

2 hours ago, SirEdger said:

I echo the love for the Mike Sharpe mini-push!

I really did have a lot of fun with that 

[spaldoni]

15 hours ago, dawho5 said:

One day Casey is going to get a big win.  The Ramblers needed that one.  Bad News with a well-deserved win after his battles with DiBiase's crew.  Link and Lewin would be a fun brawl.  Greta debut for Link BTW.  Rough night for the Southern Boys.  But the Caspian Empire are the right team to break them in.  Holy huge main events!  Cooley getting a revenge win over Manny without getting the titles back is the right way to go.

Like Sharpe, I'm glad you noticed the house show roll Casey has been on. I have a little something planned for him down the road. 

[gordi]

On 8/12/2018 at 3:15 PM, spaldoni said:

LOL, I noticed you liked the Sharpe wins in the past, so that TV title match was strictly for you Gordy! 

Ha! Thanks! I sometimes do a similar thing, booking a match or spot or whatever in hopes that one of you guys in particular ill get a kick out of it. 

Speaking of which, JJ wiping the sweat of Tony's face with a towel is a nice specific touch.

Polynesian Power vs. The Assassins is a nice keep-the-feud-going match with a good hot tag. I like how The Assassins can't pull off a win without The Assassin's help, but they manage to keep from losing by taking the fight outside.

In contrast, Crews has Riddle in his corner and as a result he is able to hang on to his strap. 

Orndorff loses by DQ but comes out a winner in the fan's eyes. 

[dawho5]

St. Clair immediately being a heel by association with JJ is about right.  Riddle has been great at not only talking his guys up but also giving them the right openings to win.  Kirchner and Gama really standing tall here, I like to see it.  Man, Peterson had been doing so well.  I suppose that is what happens when heels like the Assassin get desperate.  Good spot for a DCO with PP and the Assassins.  Close win for Crews and he can thank Riddle for that one.  Again.  Wild main with Orndorff making Singh pay for using that sword.  Love it and I'm sure the fans in Norfolk would have too.

[LowBlowPodcast]

Nice loop again for MACW. Paul Orndorff has really come into his own as thee top guy around here even with Dibiase looming.  Going back to the previous show from Greenville, that ten man was a spectacle. Dibiase and the Twosome is definitely something I would like to see as a little more than an allegiance and then the babyface have an uphill battle but the workers to put it together. I will harken back to what we discussed with the Horsemen trade and how it has really shaped MACW in a different, perhaps, better direction given the creativity to move people around and not have them in set places. Here there is a spot on top for anyone to really gravitate towards and that is what makes it that much better to read and follow. 

[kevinmcfl]

MACW is a great place to be right now. From the show in Greenville, I loved the substitution of Ganter for Link.  Link vs Lewin would be wild fun.  NIce use of Iron Mike Sharpe as he looked like he had a shot againsy WIldfire.  I mostly remember him from Georgia where he had a decent run and then the WWF were he never won.  Nice win for the Snuka group and now we will just have to see if he can get over Dibiase.

While they are currently on opposite cards, somehow we all want to see Dibiase vs Orndorff.  I wonder who is the true king of MACW

 

[spaldoni]

MACW @ WTBS Studios TV Aired 8-16-18

Highlights are shown of last week's brutal assault on Bull Gantner by the Caspian Empire.

 

Schiavone: Hello again everybody and welcome to another edition of Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling. With me as always is David Crockett. Well David...

Bull Gantner storms the podium!

Bull: Even though I'm still banged up, it's me and Smirnoff one on one tonight! I know Sheik is out of town, so I want to see how tough Smirnoff is on his own. Tonight, you go down Smirnoff! That's not a threat, that's a promise! 

Bull storms out.

Crockett: Wow! That's one pumped up Bull Gantner. Yes, it will be Bull squaring off against Smirnoff in a featured match tonight. In another featured bout, the Renegade Warriors will take on the Fabulous Blondes. It saddens me to say, Rock Riddle will not be here tonight as him and National Champ, Arthur W. Crews are in Puerto Rico. 

Schiavone: Also in action will be Jimmy Snuka, Tony St. Clair accompanied by JJ Dillon, Brad Rheingans, Sweet Brown Sugar, former US champs Rocky Johnson and Wendell Cooley. The Missing Link and Mid Atlantic Champ, Paul Orndorff.

Crockett: We will hear from US champ Ted Dibiase as well as Bad News Brown, Austin Idol, the Southern Boys, Paul Jones and his army. We also have a very disturbing message from The Assassin and The Flame. News on two big cards this weekend in Nashville and Raleigh. Should be an outstanding show. Let's go to the ring for the tag team debut of Ben Bassarab and Spike Huber, known as High Octane. 

 

High Octane (Spike Huber and Ben Bassarab) vs. Brad Kimber and Gary Williams

Huber atomic drops Williams into the turnbuckles. Williams hits and staggers back and Huber hits a back suplex. Huber tags in Bassarab, They swing Williams to the ropes and hit a double hip toss then follow with a double clothesline. Bassarab gets on the top turnbuckle and crashes down with a flying knee. Later, Huber body slams Kimber. Huber picks up Kimber and executes the Airplane Spin then tags in Bassarab. Bassarab jumps off the top rope and crashes down with a flying leg drop to get the pin! The team's fast paced offense seems to have gotten them over with tonight's fans. 

 

Schiavone: Alright, impressive debut. Spike, good to see you back in tag team action.

Huber: Thank you Tony. The last time I was here I was teaming with the great Pedro Morales. Pedro taught me a lot about what a tag team is all about and I knew I wanted to be back here in Mid Atlantic once I found the right partner. Well, I found him and he's Ben Bassarab. We hit it right off because we're both dedicated in the ring, in the gym and as a team. 

Ben: Man, it's so great to be here and Spike is exactly right. We're here to wrestle the best and climb that ladder to the US tag titles. As you just saw, High Octane is what we're all about baby! 

Huber and Bassarab high five and head back as the fans cheer. 

Schiavone: Ok, there you have it, High Octane everybody. We'll be back. 

Commercial Break 

'Superfly' Jimmy Snuka vs. Tim Straw

The fans cheer as Snuka swings Straw to the ropes and puts him down with a big chop. Snuka swings of the ropes with a jumping headbutt. The fans go wild as Snuka climbs to the top rope, flashes the sign and leaps off and hits the Superfly Splash for the pin! 

Snuka cuts a passionate promo on his upcoming US title rematch with Ted Dibiase this weekend in Raleigh. Snuka says Dibiase escaped with the title the last time but this time he wont be so lucky! 

 

'Professor' Brad Rheingans vs. Alex Portman 

Brad shows off some solid chain wrestling then slaps Portman across the face. Brad swings Portman to the ropes and hits a quick gut wrench suplex. Brad picks up Portman, spins around him and executes a Bridging Cradle Suplex for the pin! Brad jumps up and down in celebration as the fans boo. 

Brad cuts a promo on how Gama constantly breaks the rules in order to win his matches and that's how he backed his way into a National Title match this weekend. He finishes by saying instead of being called the Great Gama, he should be called the Great Cheater! 

Commercial Break 

Crockett: Ok fans we want to take you to  pre recorded comments by the United States Champion, the Million Dollar Man, Ted Dibiase. 

The chauffer opens the limo's door and Dibiase walks out. 

Dibiase: (Looks around with total distain) Jeez, I always know when I'm wrestling in Watt's territory. Bad News Brown, I'll start with you. You say you want to get your hands on me? Well, like I said, you're going to have to earn that right. Your fight towards me starts this weekend, when you face an old friend of mine...Stan Hansen! (Laughs) Good luck Brown! (Laughs) Now, Jimmy Snuka has signed to go another round this weekend in Raleigh with the Million Dollar Man. The bottom line is time is money to me Snuka, and I just don't have time for you anymore. Last time, I nearly beat you within an inch of your life, you got out by the skin of your teeth...this time you're going nowhere but down! (Another Laugh) 

Back in the Studio 

Footage is shown of Link's debut and brawl against Mark Lewin

Missing Link vs. Lou Simms

Link hammers away on Simms, then clamps on a bear hug and rams him into the turnbuckles. Link lifts Simms up and crashes down with a front powerslam. Link goes to the top rope and hits a diving headbutt for the pin! Link storms around the ring, holding the back of his head.

 

Schiavone: Missing Link looks as dangerous as ever. He'll be teaming with Paul Orndorff this weekend at our big Nashville card and they'll be taking on the wild team of Tiger Jeet Singh and Mark Lewin. Fans in Nashville, please be careful. Speaking of Nashville, another top name appearing will be the Universal Heartthrob Austin Idol. Austin, come on over. You heard Rob Fuller last week, what do you make of his comments? 

Idol: Rob Fuller should change his name to Rob Full of It because your full of it Jack! He comes out here and sends a cryptic message then walks away smiling. Fuller! I knocked you out cold the last time we met. I was done with you but if you want more of a beating then brother come and get it! 

Commercial Break 

Sweet Brown Sugar vs. Lloyd London

Sugar has the fans cheering as he back drops London. London staggers up and Sugar executes a flying headscissors. Sugar suplexes London then goes to the top rope. London slowly rises and Sugar hits the Missile Dropkick for the pin! The fans are cheering as Sugar waves to them then WHAM! He's nailed from behind! 

 

Schiavone: Wait a minute! That's Brickhouse Brown!! 

Brickhouse continues his assault then body slams Sugar and stomps away. Brickhouse goes out and slides a chair into the ring. Brickhouse picks Sugar up and drops him back on the chair with a Russian Leg Sweep! Officials run in to back Brickhouse off. Brickhouse goes to the podium. 

 

Schiavone: Brickhouse Brown! What was the meaning of that?

Brickhouse: I want to talk about loyalty and friendship. I'll be real clear for all these idiots out here. (Pause while the fans boo) First off Schiavone, I want you, your idiot peers and all these idiot fans out here to refer to me as The Onyx Brickhouse. You see, me and my good friend Koko Ware teamed as the Onyx Express. I happen to love the Onyx name and also respect Koko. Another man I respect and teamed with is Norvell Austin. Our friendship goes way back. Now Norvell and Koko are teaming up in Portland and I wish them all the best. Let me tell you what kind of friend and person Sweet Brown Sugar Skip Young is. Months back, Skip Young was teaming with Norvell. Well, Norvell was having some personal problems and you know what Skip did? He left him high and dry! He told Norvell he didn't want to deal with him and he should leave Mid Atlantic!

Schiavone: I don't think that's the way it happened at all.

Brickhouse: Open your eyes! What are you Schiavone? A damn fool? That's exactly what happened. I'm here for Norvell because that's what true friends do. They watch out for each other. I'm also here to make sure I run Skip Young out of here. You hear me Young!  Your days as a backstabbing jackass are over! 

Schiavone: Oh my, very strong accusations from the Onyx Brickhouse. Fans, I assure you, Sweet Brown Sugar is one of the nicest and loyal friends anybody could have. I'm really not sure where this is coming from. We'll be back. 

Commercial Break 

Rocky Johnson and Wendell Cooley vs. Carl Hillman and Vic DeMarco

Johnson works over Hillman with rapid fire punches, winds up and knocks him back to his corner. DeMarco comes in and gets hip tossed and drop kicked by Johnson. Johnson tags in Cooley. They swing DeMarco to the ropes and put him down with a double back elbow smash. Cooley picks up DeMarco and hits the Oklahoma Stampede for the pin! 

Johnson and Cooley cut a promo and warn the Awesome Twosome that  they're coming to Raleigh this weekend to win back the US tag titles! 

 

Footage from The Scope is shown of The Assassin throwing a fireball in the face of DJ Peterson. 

 

Crockett: Horrible act by The Assassin and Flame. I want to let everybody know that DJ Peterson is at home resting and is expected make a full recovery. That's great news. Now I want to take you to some disturbing comments made by The Assassin along with The Flame. 

 

A camera is panning the woods and hits a close up of a paper hung on a tree with DJ Peterson's face on it. The paper catches fire and burns up. The camera pans out and The Assassin is standing there. In the background, several trees have pictures of DJ Peterson on them. The Flame is in the background with a rifle. He aims and shoots at the pictures of DJ Peterson.

Assassin: I wanted the cameras to come out here, at my expense might I add, because I want this message to be heard loud and clear. Last week that punk DJ Peterson went after my mask and tried to rip it off my head. This mask and all it's tradition that it represents was disrespected by that Punk Peterson! Peterson, you lay at home healing but that's nothing compared to what The Flame is going to do to you next time! 

Flame walks over and Assassin hands him a pistol. Flame shoots several times at another picture of DJ. 

Assassin: Now The Flame can handle you just like that! But that's to easy! You're going to suffer Peterson! You wont know when or where The Flame will show up but when he does, get ready for a beating like you've never had before! 

Commercial Break

 

Crockett: Coming up now will be The Renegade Warriors taking on the Fabulous Blondes. Wait a minute, what's going on here?

The Fabulous Blondes walk to the podium. George Wells and Ken Timbs are wearing sunglasses and smiling bright. 

Timbs: Davey Baby, Rock Riddle wanted to make sure you got this.

Timbs hands Crockett something.

Crockett: What's this?

Wells: (Grabs Crockett's shoulder and smiles) It's a post card from Rock himself, straight from Puerto Rico.

The Blondes take off their sunglasses and head to the ring. 

Crockett: (looking at the card and shaking his head)  I don't believe this. 

 

Renegade Warriors vs. The Fabulous Blondes

Quite the rivalry has been brewing and it shows as both teams just go at it. Back and forth action as each team shines. Blondes almost get a pin on Chris with double high knees off the ropes. Later, the Warriors almost win it with a double boot to Timb's face. In the closing moments Mark goes for a pin on Wells but Timbs breaks it up. Chris comes in and all four men brawl. The Ref loses control and signals for the Double DQ! The bell rings several times but the teams keep fighting. The Warriors swing both Blondes to the ropes and back drops sends them rolling out of the ring and to the back. The fans cheer as The Renegade Warriors stand tall. 

 

Schiavone: Oh my! That was another wild one between those two contending teams. Ok, fans I want to take you to some pre recorded comments from Stan Hansen.

Hansen: I'm the NWA's worst nightmare because nobody can control me! I do whatever I want to do to anybody I want! And that sounds like bad news for you, Brown! 

Schiavone: Strong words from Stan Hansen as he meets this man, Bad News Brown this weekend in Raleigh. 

Brown: Dibiase! I told you, it don't matter who you put in front of me, cuz no matter what, I'm gonna get my hands on you! As for you Stan Hansen, yea, you're big, tough and bad but I'm from the streets of Harlem and I grew up fighting. So remember this Hansen, I've never lost a fight and I don't plan on losing to you! 

 

Commercial Break

Tony 'Simply the Best' St. Clair w/JJ Dillon vs. Bill Richards

St. Clair hits Richards with several European uppercuts then puts him down with a heels first drop kick. St. Clair does a cartwheel and showboats as the fans boo but JJ applauds. St. Clair picks up Richards and executes the St. Clair Plex ( Floating Bridging Double Underhook Suplex) for the pin! The fans boo as JJ wipes the sweat off St. Clair's forehead with a towel. 

JJ and St. Clair cut a promo on how St. Clair is going to beat Tommy Rich for the TV title in Nashville and finally the TV title will be around the waist of a true wrestler. 

Footage from Greenville is shown of the Southern Ramblers interfering and costing the Southern Boys their match with the Caspian Empire.

Southern Boys cut a pre recorded promo and say they got a match with the Ramblers this weekend in Raleigh and they're going to administer some good ol fashion Southern Justice! 

 

Crockett: Ok those Southern Boys are fired up. Joining me now is Paul Jones, Blackjack Mulligan and the Southern Ramblers. Big weekend for you Jones. It's Rip Oliver facing Blackjack Mulligan inside the cage in Nashville. If Oliver wins, he gets 5 minutes in the cage (smiles) with you. 

Mulligan: If Oliver wins!? Paul, don't you worry about a thing. Oliver doesn't have a chance in Hell of beating me! 

Jones: You can stop smiling Crockett. I'm the one who should be smiling because in Nashville, Oliver's days - just like Jimmy Valiant's -in Mid Atlantic are over! I tried giving you a chance Oliver but you couldn't cut it. You've hit, kicked and beat me down! All that ends in Nashville when Blackjack Mulligan puts you down. I'm going to relish this and then I'm going to reach down and slap you right across your bloody and bruised face! As for the Southern Boys, you can rant and rave about Southern Justice all you want but my Ramblers are the real deal boys and this weekend you're going to learn that harsh lesson first hand! 

 

Highlights of the Oliver/Mulligan feud are shown

Commercial Break

Corporal Kirchner waves his American Flag and cuts a promo on Don Kernodle about their upcoming match in Nashville. Kirchner says this war is far from over and in the end he will be waving his flag in victory over Kernodle. Schiavone says it's now time for a featured bout. 

Bull Gantner vs. Alexis Smirnoff

Smirnoff is waving his flag and taunting the fans. Gantner hits the ring and the Ref signals for the bell. Gantner just hammers away on Smirnoff. Gantner swings Smirnoff to the ropes and Gorilla Presses him then slams him down! Gantner pumps his fists and flexes down at Smirnoff. Smirnoff pulls a foreign object out of his boot. Gantner reaches down and Smirnoff rakes him across the face. Smirnoff puts the object back in his boot. Smirnoff regroups and stomps away on Gantner then body slams him and goes to the top rope and crashes down with a knee 1..2..Kick out. Smirnoff swings Gantner to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Gantner kicks him and Smirnoff fly's back. Gantner swings Smirnoff to the turnbuckles and charges in with a clothesline. Gantner swings Smirnoff to the ropes, swings off the opposite ropes for extra momentum and just about decapitates Smirnoff with a clothesline! Gantner covers 1..2..3!! Smirnoff isn't moving. The crowd roars as Gantner flexes. Gantner goes to the podium. 

 

Bull: That one was for Smirnoff, this one is for Sheik! 

Officials are helping Smirnoff up. Gantner hits the ring, grabs Smirnoff, swings him to the ropes and knocks him out with another clothesline! Minutes later Smirnoff is stretchered out. 

Commercial Break 

 

Schiavone: Fans before we see Mr. Wonderful in action, just want to remind the fans in Raleigh of Saturday night's big card as Ted Dibiase defends the US title against number one contender Jimmy Snuka. The Awesome Twosome defend the US tag titles against former champs Rocky Johnson and Wendell Cooley. Another title bout has Arthur W. Crews defending the National Title against The Great Gama, That and a whole lot more. Also for the fans in Nashville, you heard it will be Rip Oliver and Blackjack Mulligan in the cage, if Oliver wins he gets 5 minutes with Paul Jones. Paul Orndorff teams with The Missing Link to take on Tiger Singh and Mark Lewin. Tommy Rich defends the TV title against Tony St. Clair. Also, Don Kernodle clashes with Corporal Kirchner, that and a lot more. Now, let's go to the ring. 

 

Mid Atlantic Champ 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff vs. Ken Jenkins

Orndorff swings Jenkins to the ropes and hits a high knee. Orndorff picks Jenkins up and drops him with a short arm clothesline. The fans stand up and cheer as Orndorff gives the signal. He hoists Jenkins up and crashes him down with the Piledriver! Orndorff sticks his fingers up and counts along with the Ref 1..2..3!! Orndorff raises his title high to the cheering crowd. Boos hit as Singh and Lewin hit the ring and double team Orndorff. Boos turn to cheers as Missing Link runs in to even the odds. Link and Lewin brawl through the ropes and continue to fight while Orndorff and Singh are having a furious exchange in the ring as the show ends. 

 

Dortan Arena, Raleigh NC 8-16-86

United States Title Bout

"Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase (C) vs. 'Superfly' Jimmy Snuka

US Tag Title Bout

The Awesome Twosome (C) vs. Rocky Johnson and Wendell Cooley

NWA National Title Bout

'Blonde Bomber' Arthur W. Crews (C) w/Rock Riddle vs. The Great Gama

Bad News Brown vs. Stan Hansen

Southern Boys vs. Southern Ramblers

 

State Fairgrounds, Nashville TN  8-17-86

 Steel Cage Match- if Oliver wins he gets 5 minutes with Paul Jones

Rip Oliver vs. Blackjack Mulligan w/ Paul Jones

Mid Atlantic Champ 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff/ Missing Link vs. Tiger Jeet Singh/'Maniac' Mark Lewin

TV Title Bout

Tommy 'Wildfire' Rich (C) vs. Tony 'Simply the Best' St. Clair w/JJ Dillon

Don 'The Pride Of' Kernodle vs. Corporal Kirchner 

Just announced

Bull Gantner vs. The Iron Sheik

The Universal Heartthrob Austin Idol in action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[dawho5]

Crockett being sad about Rock Riddle being gone is sweet.  Bull being fired up is a good start to the show.  High Octane off to a good start.  Snuka and Rheingans both with good promos to keep their feuds going.  Brown vs. Hansen?  Sign me right up!!  Link and Orndorff is quite the team.  Against Lewin and Singh that's a hard-hitting match.  Seems like Idol isn't done yet with Fuller.  Brickhouse vs. SBS should be a great feud.  Good promo too.  Johnson and Cooley valiantly trying to get their titles back continues to keep them over with the fans.  I have seen the Flame promo that inspired that one and love that you re-did it.  I love Rock Riddle sending a postcard.   Warriors and Blondes is a good feud for the Warriors to come back with.  Still really looking forward to Brown vs. Hansen.  St. Clair vs. Rich sounds like an interesting feud.  The great part about Sinclair is you have to imagine how he'd gel in the ring with all of these guys.  Jones and Kirchner with good promos.  Even without his title Kernodle is going to be a force in MACW.  Holy crap Gantner really brought his A game tonight.  Great way to end the show, builds a lot of anticipation for Nashville.

[spaldoni]

MACW @ Dorton Arena, Raleigh NC 8-16-86

High Octane (Ben Bassarab/Spike Huber) vs. Mike Sharpe and Chick Donovan

After a few minutes of action, all four men are in the ring, fighting in opposite corners. Bassarab and Huber atomic drop Sharpe and Donovan into each other. Later, Sharpe and Donovan control as Donovan body slams Huber and Sharpe crashes down with an elbow drop from the 2nd turnbuckle. The end comes when Bassarab swings Donovan towards the corner and Huber hops over the top rope and drop kicks Donovan. Huber airplane spins Donovan and tags in Bassarab, who leaps off the top rope and hits the flying leg drop for the pin! 

'Professor' Brad Rheingans vs. Vinnie Valentino

Valentino almost gets the pin on Brad with a flying body press. He follows with several near falls (Backslide, Roll up, small package) but cant put Brad away. Brad kills Valentino's momentum with the Cutter! Brad follows with a Hangman's Neckbreaker then finishes Valentino off with a Bridging Cradle Suplex for the pin! Brad jumps up and down in celebration then stomps on Vinnie's arm and applies the Kimura! Brad releases and the fans boo while he points to himself and gives the number 1 sign. 

The Onyx Brickhouse vs. Steve Pardee

Pardee shows some fire with hip tosses and drop kicks and almost gets a win with a sunset flip. Brickhouse comes back with a vengeance as he puts Pardee down with a back elbow off the ropes. He follows with 2 elbow drops, swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop. Brickhouse executes a swinging neckbreaker, then finishes Pardee off with a Russian Leg Sweep for the pin! The fans boo as Brickhouse yells at them all the way up the aisle. 

Southern Boys vs. Southern Ramblers

Ramblers don't have Paul Jones in their corner tonight and the Southern Boys take full advantage. They double drop kick Rich out of the ring. They swing Rose to the ropes and hit him with a double elbow to the gut and follow with a double axe handle to the back. Later, Smothers puts Rich down with a Savate kick, swings off the ropes and drops a knee then tags in Armstrong. Armstrong drops an elbow from the 2nd turnbuckle 1..2..Rich breaks it. Smothers comes in but the Ref guides him back. Rich gouges the eyes of Armstrong enabling Rose to tag Rich in. Rich body slams Armstrong and drops several knees and tags in Rose. They swing Armstrong to the ropes, nail him with a double kick and follow with a double suplex. Rose covers but Smothers drops an elbow. Rich fights Smothers to the corner. Rose swings Armstrong to the turnbuckles but Armstrong jumps up on the 2nd turnbuckle and fly's back with a flying press 1..2..3! Rich eye rakes Smothers. Armstrong stands to celebrate but Rich nails him with a clothesline from behind! Smothers runs over but is hammered by Rose. The Ramblers hurl Smothers out of the ring. They double body slam Armstrong then hop up on opposite turnbuckles and nail Armstrong with a double fist drop. The fans boo as The Ramblers hold up their arms in victory. 

Intermission

NWA National Title Bout

'Blonde Bomber' Arthur W. Crews (C) vs. The Great Gama 

Crews gets on the house mic and tells the fans who paid good money to see Rock Riddle, how sorry he is that Riddle will not be here. Crews gets angry when the fans cheer. They're about to lock up and Crews rakes Gama's eyes. Crews swings Gama to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Gama leapfrogs over and comes back with a running front elbow. Gama swings Crews to the ropes and back drops him then follows with a drop kick that sends Crews through the ropes. Crews staggers up on the apron and Gama grabs him and suplexes him back in. The crowd is cheering Gama on but the cheers turn to boos when Brad Rheingans comes down the aisle. Brad is yelling up at Gama. Gama stops at the ropes and warns Brad. Crews hits Gama from behind with a high knee. Crews picks up Gama and puts him down with a discuss clothesline. Crews gets on the 2nd turnbuckle. Gama staggers up and Crews nails him with a flying drop kick 1..2..Kick out. Crews is furious as is Brad on the outside. Crews gets on the top rope and comes off with a knee drop but Gama moves. Both men are down. The crowd is chanting Gama! Gama! Gama! Gama fires up. Gama picks up Crews and hits an inverted atomic drop, grabs Crews and executes a backbreaker. The crowd roars as Gama applies the Boston Crab! Brad gets up on the apron and distracts the Ref. The Ref runs over and tells him to get down. Gama releases the hold and charges over but Brad jumps down in a hurry. Crews staggers over and hits Gama from behind. Crews swings Gama to the ropes but misses a clothesline. When Gama swings off the ropes, Brad trips him. Gama stumbles forward. Crews grabs him and hits a Neckbreaker Slam 1..2..3! Crews grabs his National Title, polishes it and holds it high to the booing fans. Crews smiles and nods at Brad (who's applauding Crews) then exits. Brad gets in the ring and starts stomping down on Gama. Brad applies the Kimura! Officials are quick to get in there and get Brad off. Brad releases and gives the number one sign to the booing crowd then gives Gama a couple more stomps before leaving. 

US Tag Team Title Bout

The Awesome Twosome (C) vs. Rocky Johnson and Wendell Cooley

Johnson and Cooley start the match hot with quick tags and aggressive offense. They swing Fernandez to the ropes and drop him with a double back elbow smash then follow with a double elbow drop. Later, they execute a double atomic drop on Rude sending him right into a charging Fernandez. At the 10 minute mark the tide changes when Manny swings Cooley into a forearm blast by Rude. Fernandez tags in Rude. They hoist Cooley up and slam him down on the top rope. Rude clamps on a bear hug then belly to belly suplexes Cooley over. Rude tags in Fernandez. Rude has Cooley in a full nelson as Fernandez jumps off the top rope with a double axehandle 1..2..Johnson makes the save. Fernandez swings Cooley to the ropes but Cooley comes back and shoulder blocks Fernandez down and tags in Johnson. The crowd roars as Johnson fires away on Fernandez, swings him to the ropes and hits a high drop kick. Rude charges in and Johnson sends him back with a high drop kick. Johnson stays in control for a bit. He swings Fernandez to the ropes but they collide heads. Both men stagger back and tag in their partners. Cooley and Rude having a furious exchange. Cooley gets the upper hand, swings Rude to the ropes and back drops him. Cooley picks Rude up and slams him on the top turnbuckle. Cooley hops up on the 2nd turnbuckle and dives back with an elbow drop 1..2..Fernandez breaks it. Johnson runs in and clotheslines Fernandez over the top rope. They swing Rude to the ropes and double drop kick him. Fernandez grabs one of the US title belts. The Ref is guiding Johnson back. Cooley picks up Rude. Rude takes a wild swing, Cooley ducks, grabs Rude and pushes him towards the ropes for a roll up. Rude ducks his head and Fernandez nails Cooley with the title belt just before the Ref turns around. Rude covers 1..2..3! Fernandez pulls Rude out of the ring just as Johnson charges over. Johnson checks on Cooley while The Awesome Twosome hold up their titles to the booing crowd. 

Bad News Brown vs. Stan Hansen 

Of course this match starts on the aisle as Hansen goes after Brown. The Ref signals for the bell and lets them fight. They brawl up and down the aisle and around the ring as the fans are going wild. They finally get back in the ring. Brown misses a swinging punch and Hansen hits a super back suplex. Hansen starts putting the boots to Brown. He swings Brown into the turnbuckles and charges in with a shoulder ram then follows with a scoop slam. Hansen suplexes Brown, swings off the ropes and drops a knee 1..2..Kick Out. Hansen starts mauling Brown with punches and elbows to the back of the head. Hansen picks up Brown and swings him into the turnbuckles and charges in but Brown hits Hansen with a double kick to the chest. Hansen staggers back and Brown puts him down with a running clothesline. Brown regroups. Brown body slams Hansen, swings off the ropes and lands a leg drop. Brown grabs Hansen's head and just starts punching away. Brown picks up Hansen, headbutts him then smashes his head several times on the turnbuckle. Hansen is busted open and wobbles back, Brown hoists him up and executes a running powerslam 1..2..Hansen kicks out! Brown slowly picks Hansen up but Hansen pulls Brown in and levels him with a clothesline. Both men are down. Hansen finally gets up and angrily stomps on Brown. Hansen swings Brown to the ropes and hits a double axehandle to the head, then swings off the ropes with a forearm drop 1..2..Brown kicks out! Hansen is irate and almost clotheslines the Ref. Hansen picks up Brown but Brown kicks Hansen in the mid section and hits the Ghetto Blaster! Hansen collides with the Ref on his way through the ropes. The Ref is down and Hansen is laid out on the outside. Brown is on his knees. He takes a moment to regroup then rolls out of the ring. He walks to Hansen and reaches down but Hansen grabs him by the trunks and pulls him into the steel post! Brown is busted open and goes down and Hansen (still reeling) falls back down. The Ref slowly gets up, looks around and sees both men on the outside. He slowly starts the count. Brown and Hansen both stagger up and exchange punches. Both are bleeding pretty bad. They punch away as the Ref hits the 10 count and signals for the bell. A double countout! They keep fighting. The fans boo as Rude and Fernandez jump Brown and start hammering away on him! All 3 men are hammering away on Brown. The fans cheer as Rocky Johnson and Wendell Cooley (Bandaged up forehead) charge over with fists flying! Several wrestlers come from the back to break this up. It takes awhile for things to settle down. 

United States Title Bout

'Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase (C) vs. 'Superfly' Jimmy Snuka

It's announced that extra security is in the back to prevent any outside interference. During introductions, Dibiase is really taunting Snuka as he shows off the US title. The fans are into this match as both men really shine. Snuka has his moments with chops, diving headbutts, body slams, diving knee drops and almost won the match with a knee strike. Dibiase took control with a hot shot. He followed with several suplexes including vertical, gut wrench and belly to back. He almost won the match with a scoop powerslam. At the 30 minute mark, Dibiase has control. Dibiase body slams Snuka, then swings off the ropes with a delayed fist drop 1..2..Snuka gets his foot on the rope. Dibiase berates the Ref. Dibiase executes a backbreaker, then hops up on the 2nd turnbuckle and comes down with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick out! Dibiase is losing it as he yells at the Ref while holding up 3 fingers. Dibiase goes for a vertical suplex but Snuka blocks it and vertical suplexes Dibiase. The crowd is cheering Snuka on. Both men rise and Snuka starts chopping Dibiase. Dibiase wildly swings at Snuka but Snuka ducks and lifts Dibiase up and hits a delayed Atomic Drop. Dibiase is standing up in pain, Snuka grabs him from behind and hits a back suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Snuka swings off the ropes and hits a diving headbutt 1..2. Dibiase barely gets his shoulder up. Snuka reaches down but Dibiase rakes the eyes and hits Snuka low. The Ref warns Dibiase. Dibiase tries to regroup. Dibiase grabs Snuka and slams his head on the turnbuckle but Snuka just looks at a shocked Dibiase. Dibiase begs but Snuka grabs his head and slams it several times on the turnbuckle. Dibiase staggers back. Snuka hoists him up and Samoan Drops him back 1..2..Dibiase gets his foot on the rope. Snuka is disappointed. Snuka grabs Dibiase and lifts him up on the turnbuckles. Snuka hops up on the 2nd turnbuckle and executes a Superplex! The fans roar as Snuka covers 1..2..Dibiase barley gets his shoulder up. Snuka swings Dibiase into the turnbuckles and charges in but Dibiase moves and Snuka hits hard and falls back. The Ref is checking on Snuka. Dibiase pulls a foreign object from his tights and puts it in his black glove as the fans yell. Dibiase staggers over to Snuka but Snuka chops away on him, swings him to the ropes and back drops him as the fans explode. Snuka picks up Dibiase and swings him into the turnbuckles. Snuka charges in but Dibiase nails him with the loaded glove! Snuka is knocked out on his feet, swaying back and forth. Dibiase clamps on the Million Dollar Dream! Dibiase swings Snuka around. The Ref sees Snuka is out and signals for the bell! The fans boo and throw garbage as the Ref hands Dibiase the US title. Dibiase staggers a bit but smiles and holds up the US title. 

 

 

[awesomemiz]

nicely flowing show that led in to 2 great final matches with plenty of heat behind them. great work.

[Yo-Yo's Roomie]

Man, those last two matches were great. What a wild end to the show. I never knew how badly I wanted to see Bad News Vs Hansen. Hope we get a big six-man tag out of it.  And a really strong title defense from Dibiase. 

[Crazymax Jack]

Excellent work grasshopper! Enjoy reading the stuff here in Mid-Atlantic.

Hansen, Fernandez and Rude is a scary thing, but I just can't see the original ultimate warrior, Bad News Allen accepting help from an uncle Tom and a beer bellied sharecropper. See what I did there?

DiBiase vs. Snuka made a great match. I'm a little bummed to see Ted rocking the Million Dollar Man gimmick earlier in his career, only because I feel he was still on top of his game as a worker in 86 and didn't need the gimmick. It enhances a heel character though so it does work. I just liked the hard working DiBiase from mid-80s All Japan and MId-South/UWF. However, this being 1986, you can do a little more with a character driven wrestler storyline wise. 

I enjoyed your amazing creativity in NWAR, your ability to get the most out of even the smallest things. You continue to shine and thrive here. Enjoying the make shift teams, something else you've done a good job in making work well.

[dawho5]

I enjoy the team of High Octane already.  Rheingans and Brickhouse getting over as heels in different ways is great.  Ramblers don't get a win without Jones, but they definitely made a statement.  The Professor is up to his old tricks, trying to hurt Gama this time.  Just seems like Gama Singh is less willing to play by the rules in return.  The Twosome retain in good heel fashion, not convincingly.  I'm waiting to see how Bad News reacts to help.  He's not historically a guy who was friendly.  Great brawl between Hansen and Brown BTW.  Snuka got robbed, although I'm sure DiBiase will claim it was all legit.

[kevinmcfl]

Sorry for falling a bit behind here.  Enjoying the continued growth of Bull Ganter.  You always come up with new and cool tag teams and High Octane is no different.  The growth of Ted Dibiase is great and I think that is because of all the great talent you have him facing.  Between Bad News and Snuka, this could propel Dibiase to that #1 contenders list.  ALways liked the Missing Link and here is no different.  Brickhouse makes a big splash and just adds to the talent in MACW.

Well finish more later.

 

[kevinmcfl]

Those last two matches in Dorton would sell a whole lot of tickets!  Dibiase is building towards greatness here.  The undercard did a nice job of continuing to build your wrestlers up and leading us towards new and interesting angles.

[spaldoni]

MACW @ The State Fairgrounds, Nashville TN 8-17-86

The Renegade Warriors vs. The Fabulous Blondes w/Rock Riddle

Warriors control early with some solid teamwork. Mark has Wells in an armbar/twist and tags in Chris. Chris comes off the 2nd turnbuckle with an elbow to the arm. Later, Chris has Timbs in a full nelson, Mark tags in and comes off the top with a tomahawk chop to the head. The tide turns when Riddle trips Mark and he stumbles into a high knee from Timbs. Timbs drops several knees and tags in Wells. They swing Mark to the ropes and put him down with a double shoulder block. Later, Chris is in peril as Wells works him over with a neck crank then tags in Timbs. Wells body slams Chris and Timbs crashes down with a knee off the top rope 1..2..Mark breaks it up. Wells comes in and brawls with Mark. Riddle gets up on the apron. Mark back drops Wells over the top rope then goes to help Chris. They swing Timbs into Riddle (who fly's off the apron) Timbs staggers around and is nailed by the Warriors boots to his face! Chris covers 1..2..3! The fans pop as the Warriors hug and pump their fists to the fans. 

'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol vs. Terry Gibbs

Gibbs works in some hard hitting offense but Idol fires back, swings Gibbs to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Idol lifts Gibbs up and drops him with a Shin Breaker. The crowd roars as Idol clamps on the Las Vegas Leglock to get the submission! The fans continue to cheer as Idol gives them a right arm bicep pose. Then WHAM!!!! A guitar busts over his head and the Honkytonk Man is standing over him! The fans boo as Honky just glares down at Idol. The boos get louder as Rob Fuller walks into the ring. Fuller and Honky look at each other, look down at Idol, smile and shake hands. Fuller raises up Honkytonk Man's arm, then they exit to boos. 

Bull Gantner vs. The Iron Sheik

Lot of animosity here. Bull is still furious about the Caspian Empire's attack on him and now Sheik wants to make Bull pay for putting Smirnoff out. The bell rings as Bull starts hammering away on Sheik. Bull vertical suplexes Sheik, swings off the ropes and hits a jumping knee drop 1..2..Sheik gets his shoulder up. Bull puts Sheik in a hammerlock and slams him into the turnbuckle. Bull picks up Sheik and hits a running backbreaker. Bull puts his knee on Sheik's chest and starts punching away with closed fists. The Ref gets Bull up and backs him off. Sheik reaches in his pants and pulls something out. Bull walks towards Sheik and picks him up but Sheik throws a powdered substance in his face. The Ref signals for the bell and Disqualifies Sheik. Bull is blinded and is swinging wildly. Sheik is still reeling and just rolls out of the ring and exits to boos. 

Polynesian Power and 'Cowboy' Scott Casey (subbing for DJ Peterson) vs. The Assassins and The Flame w/The Assassin

Thanks to The Flame and Assassin, DJ still isn't able to compete. Fast paced action as Polynesian Power and Casey are gelling well. They control the early part with quick tags. Polynesian Power swing Flame to the ropes and hit a double back drop and Casey follows with a drop kick. Later, Tui is in trouble as The Assassins swing him into the turnbuckle and Cobra hits a charging knee followed by a high kick to the face from Kazuo. The Assassins distract the Ref while Assassin reaches in and chokes Tui. Flame is tagged in and he body slams Tui then tags in Cobra.Cobra hits a Senton from the top rope! 1..2..Sakalia and Casey run in to break it. A brawl breaks out. The Ref regains control. Cobra swings Tui to the ropes and ducks down, Tui leapfrogs over, swings back with a shoulder block and tags in Sakalia. Sakalia hits a diving headbutt on Cobra. He body slams Cobra and drops several elbows then tags in Casey. Casey grabs Cobra and hits a Running Bulldog 1..2..Flame and Kazuo break it. Another pier six brawl. Finally order is restored. Flame (illegally) is now in there with Casey. Flame rams Casey on the turnbuckle and chokes him on the bottom rope. Flame backs up and argues with the Ref while Assassin chokes Casey on the bottom rope. Polynesian Power run in as do The Assassins. Another brawl. The Ref is guiding Polynesian Power back. Assassins pick up Casey and hit a double rib breaker. Flame jumps off the top rope and crashes down on Casey with a flying elbow drop. The Ref runs over 1..2..3! Polynesian Power run over and hammer away on The Assassins, sending them through the ropes. They grab Flame, swing him to the ropes and a double superkick sends him out of the ring. Polynesian Power check on Casey as The Assassin gets his men out of there. 

TV Title Bout

Tommy 'Wildfire' Rich (C) vs. Tony 'Simply the Best' St. Clair w/JJ Dillon

St. Clair and JJ are in the ring showboating and taunting the fans. The fans cheer as Rich comes out but the cheers quiet down when they see the condition Rich is in. His ribs are bandaged up and his head is bandaged. Rich slowly enters the ring and hands the Ref his TV title. St. Clair and JJ are stunned at Rich's condition. The Ref looks Rich over and shows him the title and has words with him. Rich nods and says he's good to go. The Ref asks him again and Rich assures him he's ready. The Ref is hesitant but holds up the title and signals for the bell. Rich slowly walks forward. JJ shakes his head, pats St. Clair on the back and exits the ring. St. Clair walks forward and looks Rich up and down then extends his hand out of respect. Rich shakes it and St. Clair pulls him in and kicks his ribs. Tony executes the St. Clair Plex (Floating Double Underhook Suplex) 1..2..3!!! NEW TV CHAMP! JJ sprints over and grabs the title, then runs in the ring and gives it to St. Clair. St. Clair gets down on his knees and holds the title up high. The fans are livid as JJ wipes the sweat off St. Clair's forehead with a towel. JJ leads St. Clair out of the ring. St. Clair puts the title over his shoulder, smiles, nods thank you and waves to the booing crowd as he leaves. Medics run in and attend to Rich. 

Intermission

Corporal Kirchner vs. Don 'The Pride of' Kernodle

Kernodle looks a little lost and unfocused without his Canadian International Title. Kirchner is 100% focused as he heads to the ring waving his American Flag. Kirchner punches away on Kernodle, swings him to the turnbuckles and follows with a back drop. Kirchner body slams Kernodle, jumps up and lands a leg drop 1..2..Kick Out. Kirchner swings Kernodle to the ropes and drop kicks him down. Kirchner executes a vertical suplex, swings off the ropes and crashes down with a knee drop 1..2..Kernodle barely gets his shoulder up. Kirchner swings Kernodle to the turnbuckles and charges in but Kernodle moves as Kirchner crashes in. Kernodle regroups then rakes Kirchner's eyes, then rakes his face across the ropes. Kernodle swings Kirchner to the ropes and gives him a boot to the mid section, then grabs his head and smashes it on the turnbuckle. Kernodle picks Kirchner up and hits a driving slam 1..2..Kick out. Kernodle berates the Ref and sticks 3 fingers in his face. Kernodle picks Kirchner up for a body slam but Kirchner cradles him 1..2..3!!! The crowd explodes. Kirchner is on his knees as the Ref raises his arm. Kernodle swings off the ropes and nails Kirchner with a boot to the back of his head. Kernodle picks Kirchner up and executes a Reverse Neckbreaker! Kernodle rolls out of the ring and grabs his Pride of Kernodle Flag. Kernodle gets back in the ring and starts hammering away on Kirchner with his flag! The fans boo as Kernodle continues with his assault. Officials run in to stop this attack. The boos get louder and garbage hits the ring as Kernodle waves his flag to them. 

Mid Atlantic Champ 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff/The Missing Link vs. Tiger Jeet Singh and 'Maniac' Mark Lewin

Well, of course this starts out as a brawl and The Ref is showing a lot of leniency. Link and Lewin are brawling on one side of the ring. Orndorff kicks the sword out of Singh's hands real quick then starts punching away. Lewin grabs a chair and heads towards Link but Link kicks him, grabs the chair and hits him while the Ref is occupied with Orndorff and Singh. Link grabs Lewin and rams him into the steel post, busting him open. The Ref finally gets a bit of control. Link goes to his corner. Lewin is still laid out. Orndorff and Singh are in the ring. Orndorff swings Singh into the ropes and nails him with a bionic elbow. Singh staggers up and Orndorff scoop slams him. Singh staggers up again and gets another scoop slam. Orndorff swings Singh to the ropes and nails him with a running double axe handle. Orndorff gets on the 2nd turnbuckle and crashes down with a forearm drop. Orndorff picks up Singh and rams him into the head of Link. Orndorff tags in Link. Link swings Singh to the ropes and drops him with a front elbow to the head. Link swings off the ropes and drops a headbutt to Singh's mid section and covers 1..2..Lewin finally gets in and breaks it up. Orndorff runs in but is quickly stopped by the Ref. Lewin picks up Link and drops him with a kneeling piledriver then drags Singh to the corner and tags himself in. Lewin stomps and chokes away on Link then body slams him and chokes him with his boot. Lewin picks up Link, swings him to the ropes and clamps on the Sleeper! Orndorff drops a double axe handle from the top rope. Link crawls over and tags in Orndorff. The crowd explodes as Orndorff picks up Lewin, swings him to the ropes and hits a high knee 1..2  Singh kicks Orndorff to break it. Link runs in and we've got another brawl! The Ref gets control. Orndorff tags in Link while Lewin tags in Singh. Link and Singh have a furious exchange. Link gets the upper hand but Lewin nails Link from behind which brings Orndorff in. Another brawl! Link hurls Lewin out of the ring. Finally the Ref is guiding Orndorff back. Lewin grabs Singh's sword, runs back in the ring and nails Link's back with it! Orndorff runs in and a running clothesline sends him and Lewin over the top rope. Singh lifts Link up and drops him with the Argentine Back Rack Drop 1..2..3!! Orndorff is hammering away on Lewin and doesn't realize what's happened. Singh goes to the outside and hits Orndorff from behind. Singh and Lewin double body slam Orndorff on the concrete. Singh picks Orndorff up and rams him into the steel post, busting him open. 

Steel Cage Match- If Oliver wins he gets 5 minutes alone with Paul Jones

Rip Oliver vs. Blackjack Mulligan w/Paul Jones

Before Mulligan enters the cage, he assures Jones that he has nothing to worry about. Mulligan is pacing the cage as the fans boo him and taunt Jones. The place erupts when Oliver runs down the aisle and into the cage. The door slams and the bell rings. Oliver and Mulligan go at it full force. At the 5 minute mark both men are busted open and bleeding bad. Mulligan takes control. He swings Oliver to the ropes and puts him down with a flying back elbow smash. Jones is yelling at Mulligan to make him suffer. Mulligan picks up Oliver, runs with him and hurls him over the ropes and headfirst into the cage! Mulligan picks up Oliver and grinds his face across the cage. Mulligan stands Oliver against the ropes, backs up and charges him but Oliver back drops Mulligan over the ropes and into the cage. Jones has a terrified look. Oliver drops down and regroups. Oliver slowly rises as does Mulligan. Oliver grabs Mulligan and suplexes him back into the ring. The fans cheer as Oliver points at a worried Paul Jones. Oliver picks Mulligan up by his hair, runs with him and slams him headfirst into the cage. Both men are pouring blood. Mulligan is laying against the cage. He reaches in his tights and pulls out a foreign object. Oliver goes over and bends down to pick up Mulligan but Mulligan hits him with the foreign object. Mulligan throws the object out of the cage before the  Ref checks him over. Mulligan takes a while to regroup. He gets back in the ring and rakes his boot across Oliver's face. Mulligan picks Oliver up and body slams him then covers 1..2..The crowd explodes as Oliver gets his shoulder up. Jones is throwing a tantrum. Mulligan is furious as he yells at the Ref. Mulligan picks up Oliver and heads towards the cage but Oliver grabs Mulligan's head and throws him into the cage! The fans cheer Oliver on as he pumps his fists. Oliver grabs Mulligan and runs to the opposite side and slams Mulligan's head into the cage. Oliver grabs Mulligan by his hair, runs with him and once again hurls him headfirst into the cage. Oliver hops up on the 2nd turnbuckle. Mulligan is out of it as he blindly staggers around. Oliver lunges off and hits a flying clothesline 1..2..3!!!!!! The crowd pops hard! Oliver is ecstatic. Jones is losing it and tries to run but several wrestlers run out and grab him. Jones is crying and shaking his head NO. Officials literally roll Mulligan out of the cage and he needs to be stretchered out. Oliver is waiting in the cage with a huge smile. Jones is screaming. The wrestlers throw him in the cage and slam the door. The crowd is on their feet roaring. Jones slowly turns around then drops to his knees. Jones begs and pleads with Oliver to show mercy. Oliver looks around at the cheering crowd and raises his fist. Oliver points down at Jones then grabs him, winds up and sends Jones twirling with a right fist. Oliver drops his knee on Jones, grabs him by the hair and just starts unloading on him. The fans are in a frenzy. Jones is busted open. Oliver picks up Jones by his hair, runs all around the ring with him and hurls him headfirst into the cage! Oliver reaches down, picks up Jones and rams his head several times into the cage as the fans count along. Jones is a bloody mess. Oliver presses Jones over his head and rams him headfirst into the cage. The bell rings and time is up. Jones is out cold. Oliver sticks his boot on Jones chest and raises his fist to the cheering crowd. 

 

 

[dawho5]

Big win for the Warriors.  Nice debut for HTM!  I love how you keep the Tennessee guys feuding with each other.   Sheik barely escapes the wrath of Gantner there.  Power may have lost the match but they damn sure didn't waste time proving they could get the best of the Assassins.  I wonder who could have possibly dinged up Tommy Rich's ribs.  Great way for a heel to get a title win if you ask me.  Kernodle gets vicious after that match.  It seems as if this feud is hotter without a belt.  Man, Orndorff losing his head really cost his team.  And himself.  What will Link think about all of this?  DAMN!  Oliver really took it to both Mulligan and Jones.  He is over in a big way as a babyface now.