Pacific Coast Wrestling

[spaldoni]

The Bulldozer has some big shoes to fill but seems up for the task 

Blackman finally gets a satisfying win over Snow 

Scotty's determined to get Richards on track 

Vito takes down Griz but the feud between these teams is on the verge of exploding 

Kid was defeated by gained some valuable experience being in the ring with Martel 

Liger's doing his part in keeping the LHW in the main event scene 

Portland 

I'm sure Modest got a pat on the back from Finlay 

Gordy shows Young what he's all about at full strength 

Williams and Gordy might need to find some help to even up the numbers 

Hahaha I can see Piper going all out with the crybaby chants 

Maybe that piledriver will knock some sense into Richards 

Rose takes Busick to the limit and proves he's still a title contender 

Eugene 

Money Train bounces back 

Guido just keeps coming up short against Scorpio 

Windham reminds everybody why he's one of the best 

Awesome saves himself and also manages to walk away with a DQ win over Slaughter 

Damn, Kawada is having the run of his life 

Stormfront's cheating isn't enough to dethrone the FOJ 

 

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Pacific Wrestling Showcase from the Oakland Alameda County Arena, Oakland, on ESPN / TSN, February 13^th , 1991

 

The Sandman vs. Little Guido

 

Seemingly out of nowhere, a fierce feud has erupted between the surfing superstars and the pugnacious paisanos, particularly between the Sandman and Big Vito. In this match, it would be Little Guido fighting Sandman, but that didn't diminish the fury on either side. Initially, the young rookie Guido was able to capitalize on Sandman's anger, keeping his focus to tie up the Son Of The Beach and came close to trapping him into some submission holds. In the end, though the power and anger of the Sandman was too much to cope with, and Sandman came out on top with a Flying Legdrop. One can bet it won't be long before Big Vito has some sort of response.

 

Mike Maverick & Shane Helms vs. Rory Freeman & Jonathan Libby

 

The Serial Thrillaz came exploding out of the blocks and made an immediate impression as a team to keep an eye on, gaining a patron in Fit Finlay and rivals in the Money Train. The duo of Maverick and Helms (with Finlay and Michael Modest in their corner) showcased their high flying and combination moves before pinning Libby with the Thrill Killer (Mike Maverick Gorilla Press slams Shane Helms onto a prone opponent).  A convincing win, and you know they can't wait to get their hands on the Money Train.

 

Steven Regal vs. Alex Wright

 

While both Regal and the young Wright are very strong scientific wrestlers, that seemed to go right out the window the moment they stepped foot in the ring together. These two just threw down immediately, not even waiting for the bell, and never stopped. Dean Malenko eventually rushed out to try and tip the balance in Wright's favour, but found himself intercepted by Tommy Dreamer. Regal finally put Wright down with a swinging neckbreaker, but that is highly unlikely to be the end of things.

 

Chris Hamrick vs. Michael Modest

 

Well, that didn't take long. Modest took the fight right to Hamrick, but Hamrick had come of a very strong 1990, going all the way to the finals of the Tournament Of Lions, and refused to give an inch to the newcomer. Despite the best efforts from Confederate Currency, Modest was ultimately able to put him down with the Reality Check. Regardless, this feud clearly has legs, and it won't be too long before we see these two square off again.

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Jeff Wilson

 

While still in the upper reaches of the PCW standings, the Beast From The East has come off some tough losses recently, and so was looking to show that he still had what it took. He bounced Wilson all over the ring, easily dominating him with power moves before squashing him from up top with the Nuclear Splash. Despite recent tough luck, Bigelow is clearly not someone to be underestimated.

 

Sgt. Slaughter vs. Chris Adams

 

Just before this match, it was announce that, in two weeks, Chris Adams would be appearing in one of the main events at Aloha Spectacular, challenging Bret Hart for the Pacific Heavyweight Title. Before he got there, though , he would have to get through the double tough DI Sgt. Slaughter. Sarge gave Adams a real battering, and while Adams gave as good as he got, Slaughter proved to be a big bear to try to contain. The tide turned when Mike Awesome came to ringside, and while Slaughter did his best to focus, Awesome proved enough of a distraction that Adams was able to sneak in the Superkick to get the win. He had survived, but would now have to face Hart, a champion at the top of his gang.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Cow Palace , San Francisco,  on Pacific Super Cards on ESPN / TSN, February 14^th , 1991

 

Tommy Dreamer vs. Dean Malenko

 

As could be imagined from the day before, this was a furious battle that disintegrated into a no contest.

 

The Miracle Violence Connection vs. The Oregon Wrecking Crew (Gary Albright & David Young)

 

The MVC faced down their former allies and, despite a tough effort from the OWC, Gordy overpowered Young with a Power Bomb.

 

Cannonball Grizz vs. Big Vito

 

Vito evened the score with the SoBs, taking down Grizz with the Sicilian Smash (running forearm smash to the face).

 

Chris Jericho vs. Dennis Condrey

 

Condrey overcame a game Jericho with the Full Nelson Facebuster.

 

Roddy Piper & Iron & Steel (Tony Atlas & Larry Cameron) vs. Chris Candido, Scotty The Body & Stevie Richards

 

An excess of zeal on the part of Stevie Richards cost him, as he left himself vulnerable to a belly to back suplex from Piper that gave the win to the Hot Scot.

 

Pacific Television Title Match : Big Bully Busick © vs. Buddy Rose

 

The Playboy used his considerable cunning to manage to stay even with the Big Bully. Unfortunately for him, Stevie Richards tried to tip the scales by entering the ring and attempting to hit Busick with the Stevie Kick. Busick dodged it , and Richards hit the ref instead , leading to Rose being disqualified. The Playboy was clearly furious as he left the ring.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Selland Arena, Fresno,  February 15^th, 1991

 

Pierre Carl Ouellet & Chris Hamrick vs. Fit Finlay & Michael Modest

 

Well, that didn't take long (again). Hamrick made the most of his second shot at Modest, getting the pinfall with the Franken-Hamrick.

 

Too Cold Scorpio vs. Little Guido

 

After several matches with Scorpio, Guido had his best result yet, taking him to a 15 minute time limit draw.

 

Fastball (Bobby Horne & Robert Thompson) vs. The Midnight Express

 

In spite of the considerable enthusiasm of Fastball, the Midnights got the win with the Double Goozle on Horne.

 

David Cash & Jason Jett vs. Coast 2 Coast (John Tatum & Jack Victory)

 

The Money Train gave it their best shot, but Coast 2 Coast were able to take out Jett with the Coastal Crunch (high angle belly to back suplex by Victory into a Bionic Elbow Drop by Tatum).

 

Pacific Submission Title Match : Toshiaki Kawada © vs. Steve Blackman

 

The champ forced Blackman to tap out to the Kawada Crab.

 

Pacific Light Heavyweight Title Match : Jushin Liger © vs. Eddie Guerrero

 

Another epic match between these two that went to a 30 minute time limit draw.

[ErictheDragon]

After that performance in San Francisco, I think Richards may have just tanked any chance he ever had of joining the Playboy Club.

Guido may have lost to Sandman but he's starting to chip away at Scorpio.

[spaldoni]

Sandman sends a message to Big V 

The Thrillaz look good in a showcase 

Regal beats his rival as Dreamer and Malenko get heated 

Nice win for Modest but plenty more to come 

The best way to get out of a slump is a good TV squash 

Thanks to a little help from Awesome, Adams picks up more momentum as he guns for Hart 

Cow Palace 

Yep, Malenko and Dreamer are just getting warmed up 

MVC get some sweet revenge 

Vito smashes Griz 

Even though he lost the CA title, Condrey's still racking up wins 

Richards better get focused especially if Piper and Iron and Steel are in the ring

UGH bad night for Richards. Time for a Playboy Club meeting 

Fresno 

It's all money 

I'll say this, Guido will not stop trying 

Midnights kill the enthusiasm 

I noticed Coast to Coast have been scoring some big wins lately. This could be another classic PCW resurgence 

Kawada's still the man! 

Once again, the LHWs shine in the main event 

 

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Pacific Wrestling Showcase from the Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , on ESPN / TSN, February 20^th , 1991

 

Roddy Piper vs. Stevie Richards

 

With all of his tangles with the Playboy Club, this would be the first time Piper would have a match with their latest recruit, Dancin' Stevie Richards. Piper seemed mildly bemused by the antics of Dancin' Stevie, but did his best to keep from being distracted . A more substantial distraction would be provided by Richard's retinue at ringside, consisting of Tina Ferrari, Scotty The Body and Chris Candido. While Richards'  cavorting and capering didn't impress Piper, he was able to land some solid shots on the Hot Scot. Candido kept trying to get his own shots in on the Rowdy One whenever he came near, despite Scotty's attempts to keep him from interfering with the match. Then, after a ref bump, Candido saw his change and rushed in to attack. He exchanged blows with Piper, and Stevie saw this as his opportunity , going for a Stevie Kick. Piper deftly dodged it, and instead hit Candido, sending him flying out of the ring. Piper rolled up Richards, and the by now recovered ref made the three count. As they left the ring, Tina was fuming, Richards was deeply apologetic, and Scotty and Candido were arguing with each other.

 

Michael Modest vs. Willard Smith

 

Modest and the rest of the Serial Thrillaz are perhaps proof that it helps to make friends. Early in their career, the Thrillaz have found themselves under the stewardship of Fit Finlay, putting them right into both the feud with the Money Train and the public spotlight. Despite their inexperience, the Thrillaz have shown their considerable athletic gifts and potential. Modest handily dominated Smith, swiftly dispatching him with the Reality Check. Modest has no need to be modest, showing considerable ability for someone of his young years.

 

California Title Match : Shane Douglas vs. Chris Candido

 

Candido was out again, with his disposition not at all improved in the time away. He was pouting and sulking during the match, although that didn't slow his determination to beat Douglas for the title. His concentration went right out the window when Roddy Piper came out, not interfering with the match but just standing in the aisle with a broad grin. This proved to be a fatal distraction for Candido, as the New Jersey native walked right into a belly to belly suplex, giving the victory to the champion. The result was astonishing, a full on , out and out tantrum by Candido in the middle of the ring.  The fans started chanting "CRYBABY! CRYBABY!", gleefully egged on by Piper. Candido fled the ring, his hands clasped over his ears. Hate to break it to you, Chris, but you just might have gotten a new nickname.

 

The Lightning Kid vs. James Miller

 

The Lightning Kid had a very busy first year in PCW, and the Minnesota native finds himself close to the top of the highly competitive Light Heavyweight Division. Keen to reach the absolute summit, Kid has put on some truly enthusiastic performances. He showed some spectacular moves against Miller, including a sky high Moonsault to finish him off . PCW can't deny Kid a high profile title shot , sooner or later.

 

Fastball (Robert Thompson & Bobby Horne) vs. The Oregon Wrecking Crew (Gary Albright & David Young)

 

In their short time on the west coast, Fastball have earned a reputation as the Good Times tag team of PCW, dancing their way to the ring with their manager, Trisa Hayes. Unlike perhaps Stevie Richards, Thompson and Horne knew well enough to keep the party outside the ring, and were laser focused once the bell rang. A wise plan, given that the OWC were all business right from the get go. The Crew clearly thought they could just put Fastball through the wringer, but the Two Man Party showed considerable resilience, holding their own and getting in their own moves before Albright pinned Horne following a takeover suplex. A tough loss, but Fastball can keep their heads held high, having held their own against the former Golden State Tag Team champions .

 

Pacific Television Title Match : Big Bully Busick © vs. Alex Wright

 

Busick has been the quintessential fighting champ, taking all comers and maintaining a firm grip on the title. He would be facing a rookie challenger tonight, albeit one with considerable pedigree. Wright learned quite a bit at the knee of his father, Steve Wright, and did what he could with the champ, but the Bully's combination of power and experience led to an inevitable victory for the champ. Busick has proved to be a champion to truly be proud of.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the LA Sports Arena, Los Angeles, on Pacific Super Cards on ESPN / TSN, February 21^st , 1991

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Mike Maverick

 

The Beast From The East overpowered the game Serial Thrilla with a Slingshot Splash.

 

Barry Windham vs. Scotty The Body

 

Scotty had Stevie Richards out to observe his match, although he had to order Stevie back into the corner to keep him from interfering with the match. Scotty held his own against Windham until he got flattened by the Western Lariat, giving Barry the win.

 

Steve Blackman vs. Dennis Condrey

 

A fierce battle with Condrey taking down Blackman with the Full Nelson Facebuster.

 

Rick Martel vs. Chris Adams

 

Adams is heading into his big match with Bret Hart next week, but tonight he tests his mettle against the French Canadian legend. It was a long and competitive battle, but Adams was able to land the Superkick for the win.

 

Pacific Tag Team Title Match : Iron & Steel (Tony Atlas & Larry Cameron) © vs. The Midnight Express

 

Jim Cornette's men did everything the could to provoke Atlas and Cameron. When the ref got in the way of the champs' attempted retaliation , he disqualified Iron & Steel, giving the win but not the titles to the Midnights.

 

Pacific Heavyweight Title Match : Bret Hart © vs. Brian Lee

 

Bret's last challenge before Aloha Spectacular would be Brian Lee. The newest member of the Terror Collective was eager to prove himself, and gave the champ a serious battering before Bret rallied and took Lee down with a diving top rope clothesline. A hard fought win for the champ, and hopefully it didn't wear him down too much before he faces Adams.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling Show from the UCSB Event Center, Santa Barbara, February 22^nd, 1991

 

Chris Hamrick vs. Fit Finlay

 

Hamrick is a very capable competitor, but found himself outmatched by the newly revitalized Finlay, who forced him to tap out to the Celtic Knot.

 

Too Cold Scorpio vs. Little Guido

 

Guido fought Scorpio to a standstill, with a running dive to the outside leading to a double countout.

 

David Cash & Jason Jett vs. Coast 2 Coast (John Tatum & Jack Victory)

 

The Money Train gave it their best shot, but the guile of the former champs proved to be too much to overcome, with Coast 2 Coast's tricks taking down Cash with the Coastal Crunch (high angle belly to back suplex by Victory into a Bionic Elbow Drop by Tatum).

 

Fastball (Robert Thompson & Bobby Horne) vs. Stormfront (Al Snow & Jerry Lynn)

 

Trisa Hayes' team pulled off quite an upset, pinning Snow following the Fastball Special (Rocket Launcher).

 

Pierre Carl Ouellet vs. Chris Candido

 

The Money Train seemed disappointed by their earlier defeats, so PCO had them at ringside to observe his match with Candido. Candido tried to draw them into the match, taunting and insulting them to try to create a distraction. The Money Train got upset by his tormenting, and tried to get shots in at him, but PCO insisted that they stay out of the ring. After one too many jibes from Candido, Jett started up a chant of "CRYBABY! CRYBABY!" Soon, the rest of the Money Train joined in, and then, the whole crowd. The shoe was now on the other foot, as Candido put his hands over his ears and started shouting at the Money Train. Ouellet capitalized on this by hitting a package piledriver, getting the three count. As he left the ring, PCO bore a broad grin, clearly pleased at  his men's use of psychological warfare.

 

Pacific Submission Title Match : Toshiaki Kawada © vs. Steven Regal

 

Kawada has proved to be a dominant champ, but Regal gave him a serious challenge, coming close to trapping him in the Regal Stretch on a number of occasions. Kawada was ultimately able to force him to tap out to a modified Dragon Sleeper.

 

Pacific Light Heavyweight Title Match : Jushin Liger © vs. Shane Helms

 

Helms was an enthusiastic challenger and put in a credible effort against the champ before finally being pinned by the Shooting Star Press.

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We're just a week away and we are ready to announce the full lineup for the first PCW Mega Show of 1991. We've got some great matches in store and it is sure to be an incredible evening.

Pacific Coast Wrestling Aloha Spectacular from the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Night One

 

Barry Windham vs. Dennis Condrey

 

Miracle Violence Connection vs. Ted Dibiase & Brian Lee

 

Roddy Piper vs. Chris Candido

 

Fastball (Bobby Horne & Robert Thompson) vs. Scotty The Body & Stevie Richards

 

Rick Martel vs. Buddy Rose

 

The Sons Of The Beach (Cannonball Grizz & The Sandman) vs. The FBI

 

Dan Severn & Steve Blackman vs. Stormfront (Al Snow & Jerry Lynn)

 

California Title Match : Shane Douglas © vs. Rob Van Dam

 

Golden State Tag Team Title Match : The Force Of July (The Patriot & The Eagle) © vs. Coast 2 Coast (John Tatum & Jack Victory)

 

2/3 Falls Pacific Light Heavyweight Title Match : Jushin Liger vs. Eddie Guerrero

 

Pacific Coast Wrestling Aloha Spectacular from the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Night Two

 

The Thrillseekers vs. The Midnight Express

 

Pierre Carl Ouellet & The Money Train (Jason Jett, David Cash & Chris Hamrick) vs. Fit Finlay & The Serial Thrillaz (Michael Modest, Mike Maverick & Shane Helms)

 

Steven Regal & Tommy Dreamer vs. Dean Malenko & Alex Wright

 

Sgt. Slaughter vs. Mike Awesome

 

(Non-Title Match) Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Toshiaki Kawada

 

Ultimo Dragon vs. The Lightning Kid vs. Too Cold Scorpio

 

Pacific Television Title Match : Big Bully Busick © vs. Sabu

 

Pacific Tag Team Title Match : Iron & Steel (Tony Atlas & Larry Cameron) © vs. The Oregon Wrecking Crew (Gary Albright & David Young)

 

Pacific Heavyweight Title Match : Bret Hart © vs. Chris Adams

 

 

[ErictheDragon]

Candido really should've let that nickname roll off his back when he had the chance.

Aloha Spectacular promises two amazing night of action to go along with what's sure to be stunning scenery.

[LastStopTour]

That is a lot of matches. Probably could have whittled it down to 1 really good night of wrestling rather than make a payday for the full roster.

[rainmakerrtv]

3 hours ago, LastStopTour said:

That is a lot of matches. Probably could have whittled it down to 1 really good night of wrestling rather than make a payday for the full roster.

You have made similar comments before on my shows before, always said politely, respectfully and meant constructively. I will do my best to reply in kind.

I certainly get how my promotion is very different from yours. You are doing an amazing job promoting a small regional territory, with local flavor and incredible creativity. What I am doing is more large scale, with a lot of different moving parts. I run three shows per week, each with a different role : a TV show on Friday with showcase matches and interviews, where a lot of angles and storylines play out ; a televised large market show on Saturday, with bigger upper card matches and more big stars; and a Sunday smaller market show where there are more rookies paying their dues and learning their craft, with secondary title matches, tag team bouts, and light heavyweight matches as a treat for the local fans. The Mega Shows are the culmination of the storylines I have built up through that quarter and over the course of the year. I try to have each match be some part of the overall puzzle and have their own role to play. Not just, as you say, "a payday for the full roster" but to move the storylines along, showcase a talent I am trying to put over, give experience to an up and comer, or something else.

Another thing to keep in mind is that I am , at the same time, trying to develop and give exposure to a large section of my roster that are young wrestlers starting out. This is one of my favorite things to do, and I will find whatever spots I can to give them a chance to learn and pay their dues, while balancing it with enough established stars in matches that the fans will want to see. My writing style is , among other things, influenced by comic books, and I see my promotion sort of as the JSA : the big stars carrying much of the action, alongside veterans helping rookies and stars of tomorrow to reach their full potential. I give a certain amount of space to them so that they can reasonably advance in experience and skill to they can fulfill a larger role later on for myself and other promoters. 

I definitely empathize with your comments. You are writing what you like and are doing an incredible job of it. But I am doing something different. I have a large promotion , covering a lot of ground with a substantial roster. I am embracing what Mick Foley dubbed the "Three Ring Circus" aspect of wrestling, with a lot of different things different people can enjoy. I love the wide screen vision of it all. Some people seem to like it. I understand if it isn't to your taste. I appreciate your feedback as to what you prefer. Perhaps my promotion would be "better" or at least more to your tastes with a smaller roster and fewer and smaller shows,  but that just isn't what I a looking to do. I am writing the promotion I want to write, and that is fine with me. Thank you for the feedback. 

[LastStopTour]

I think labeling my criticisms of your shows to my preference of smaller rosters/smaller shows is highly inaccurate. If that were the case, I'd be saying the same thing on EVERY show and not just singling your shows out but that isn't the case at all. I believe several of the other promotions while large AND have rosters just as big as yours do things much differently.

Please, take it for what it is worth, this is my opinion. One, there seems to be NO totem pole which makes a lack of focus. You want a hierarchy and half your roster is younger guys who should be losing to your top talents night in and night out. The focus appears, by your own admission, to get as many guys on your roster onto your shows under the criteria you listed what each of the shows represent. Fans want to see your top guys and if I was a fan presented each week by your "youngsters earning their dues" rather than seeing your top guys, I'd be pissed.

Too much going on, too many wrestlers to keep track of and not enough of the top guys who deserve to be at the top being seen by the fan base.

As far as the comic book analogy ... I get that but let's put that into perspective. There is a reason why Batman and Spiderman have multiple monthly books as well as spinoffs and guys like the Sub Mariner gets a series and it gets cancelled or reduced to a mini-series after so many issues. Think of that in terms of your top guys versus your young guys.