Pacific Coast Wrestling

[ErictheDragon]

Severn looking a little more Beastly than usual.

Vegas Vengeance is looking great but a couple of points. The Sons of the Beach don't seem to have first round opponents and Eddie is listed in two different matches.

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5 hours ago, ErictheDragon said:

Severn looking a little more Beastly than usual.

Vegas Vengeance is looking great but a couple of points. The Sons of the Beach don't seem to have first round opponents and Eddie is listed in two different matches.

Thanks for the help. Now corrected. 

[kevinmcfl]

Wow... what a two night event we are going o get in Vegas!  That card has something for everyone and much, much more!

[spaldoni]

If Severn's in beast mode, watch out! 

Modest looks to stand out in single's competition 

Good to see the FOJ back on the winning track 

I have to hand it to Richards; he's become quite focused. Maybe Candido should take notes 

SOB get a good showcase and I'm sure Cornette and the FBI were watching 

Lee gets a prime time win over a former champ 

Busick has done extremely well in our world 

Portland 

Smooth heel move by Richards 

Eddie's determined on staying in title contention 

Big win for Gordy as he takes down the man of means. However, if Dibiase is talking revenge, Gordy better stay on high alert 

Martel's a nice guy but is never afraid to play the heels game when needed. I'm really liking this program with Condrey 

Credit to the FBI for giving Iron and Steel a fight 

Both Kawada and Adams shine against the champ. Adams gets the fall and the next shot but I'm sure Kawada will get another chance as well. 

Eugene 

The Serial Thrillaz seem to be getting the upper hand on the Money Train 

Malenko looked good but that onslaught by Williams sealed the deal 

If Sabu's on the card, the fans now know they're going to see something insane 

Regal's getting into his groove as the submission champ 

Severn's not only in beast mode but he's ready to snap 

Liger once again caps off the weekend with an always exciting LHW title match. 

Vegas Vengeance is loaded. Is it crazy that I'm rooting for Scotty and Richards to win this year's tournament? 

 

 

 

 

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Pacific Wrestling Showcase from the Oakland Alameda County Arena, Oakland, on ESPN / TSN, April 17^th , 1991

 

Mike Awesome vs. Mikey Bortone

 

While much of the attention that the League Of Gentlemen has been lately directed at Chris Adams and Toshiaki Kawada, Mike Awesome remains a figure of menace to PCW as a whole. Bortone was certainly quaking in his boots , but didn't have long to dwell on it, as Awesome knocked him to the mat with a clothesline and proceeded to mangle the rookie. One Awesome Bomb later and it was all over. The Awesome One remains a big part of why the League have rocketed to the top of the PCW rankings.

 

Pierre Carl Ouellet vs. Stevie Richards

 

Richards was accompanied by Scotty The Body and Tina Ferrari for this match, while PCO was joined at ringside by the Money Train. Early in the match, it seemed like Richards was in danger of losing focus as he took time to mock the Money Train, but Scotty clapped twice and Dancin' Stevie got back to business. PCO was, of course, all business, and landed some heavy blows and big slams , but Stevie showed considerable resilience as he bounced back. Richards gave a good accounting of himself as he came close to landing the Stevie Kick , but it was the last attempt that cost him, as Ouellet took him down with a legsweep. He followed up with a Package Piledriver and got the one two three. Tina was frosty as usual to Stevie after the match, but Scotty was supportive , clapping Richards on the back and telling him it was a good effort. Little by little, Dancin' Stevie seems to be learning.

 

Robert Thompson vs. Alex Wright

 

Speaking of learning, word has it that Alex Wright has gotten orders from both the Sinister Minister and Dean Malenko to "act like a God damned professional", so, apart from a wink as he got to the ring, he did his best to ignore the lovely Trisa Hayes at ringside. His concentration paid off, despite the best efforts from the always tough Thompson. Wright hit a Hangman's Neckbreaker and pulled out the win. He may be full of himself, but Das Wunderkind seems to have the skills to back it up.

 

Chris Hamrick vs. The Lightning Kid

 

This match would be a duel between two of the standouts of the 1990 PCW Rookie Class. Hamrick was a finalist in the Tournament Of Lions, while the Kid has emerged as high end contender to the Light Heavyweight Title. The two engaged in the proverbial game of human chess, matching move and counter move, each of them coming close but not quite getting that decisive three count. They kept at it until the bell rang, signaling a 10 minute time limit draw. A tight battle between two up and comers, and you can sure they are going to be wanting a rematch.

 

The Force Of July (The Patriot & The Eagle) vs. Joel Anderson & Chet Welch

 

The FOJ were clearly disappointed to have lost the Golden State Tag Team Titles to Coast 2 Coast at Aloha Spectacular. The still have the love of the fans, though, and are dead set on getting the titles back. They easily rolled over the opposition, with the Patriot levelling Welch with the Patriot Missile. They will get their rematch at Vegas Vengeance, and Tatum and Victory had best be ready for them.

 

Toshiaki Kawada vs. Steve Blackman

 

Ever since losing the Submission Title to Steven Regal, Kawada has been on a reign of terror up and down the West Coast. The Living Weapon steps in the ring determined to not be the next victim. Blackman gave as good as he got for most of the match, fighting the Japanese Nightmare kick for kick and hold for hold. Then, out of nowhere, Kawada stunned Blackman with a lightning quick roundhouse kick to the head, then finished him off with a brainbuster. Another brutal victory for Kawada. The question now is not when he's going to stop … but who is going to stop him?

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Cow Palace , San Francisco,  on Pacific Super Cards on ESPN / TSN, April 18^th , 1991

 

Shane Douglas vs. Dean Malenko

 

A close match that went to Malenko when he pinned Douglas with the Natural Bridge.

 

Bobby Horne vs. Chris Candido

 

Candido worked hard to shut out the "Crybaby" chants and was able to get the win over Horne with the New Jersey Jam.

 

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

 

Another brutal battle with Williams pinning Young following the Oklahoma Stampede.

 

The Thrillseekers vs. The FBI

 

Cornette sent his junior team against Jericho and Storm, and while the FBI gave the Canadians quite a battering, Storm was able to force Little Guido to tap out to the Maple Leaf Leglock.

 

Iron & Steel (Tony Atlas & Larry Cameron) & Big Bully Busick vs. The Midnight Express

 

The match was crazy from bell to bell, and ended in chaos, when Cornette tossed his tennis racquet to Bobby Eaton, who used it to clobber Cameron. Condrey then followed up with the Full Nelson Facebuster and get the win for the Midnights.

 

Pacific Heavyweight Cage Match : Bret Hart © vs. Ted Dibiase

 

An absolute war where both men were bloody for much of the match.  The match ended in spectacular fashion with Bret coming off the top of the cage to hit a Flying Bulldog and take down Dibiase for good.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Selland Arena, Fresno, April 19^th , 1991

 

The Sons Of The Beach (The Sandman & Cannonball Grizz) vs. The Serial Thrillaz (Shane Helms & Mike Maverick)

 

An intense match with the Surfing Superstars getting the win over the fast rising rookies by putting down Helms with the Beach Break (stuff Power Bomb).

 

Tommy Dreamer vs. Chris Adams

 

In his last match before his title shot at Vegas Vengeance, Adams defeated Dreamer with the Superkick.

 

Sgt. Slaughter & Roddy Piper vs. Sabu & Rob Van Dam

 

As can be imagined with these 4, this was pure chaos that ended in a No Contest with everyone brawling outside the ring.

 

Dan Severn vs. Al Snow

 

Severn got the tap out with a Guillotine Choke and nearly refused to let it go, but got a grip on himself and released it before the ref reversed it into a DQ.

 

Golden State Tag Team Title Match : Coast 2 Coast (John Tatum & Jack Victory) © vs. Jason Jett & David Cash

 

The Money Train gave quite a challenge to the champs, but the experience of C2C proved to be the difference as Victory pinned Cash with the Victory Plex.

 

Pacific Light Heavyweight Title Match : Jushin Liger © vs. Too Cold Scorpio

 

A fast paced and exciting title match with Liger coming out on top with a top rope Frankensteiner.

[kevinmcfl]

Nice week of shows in PCW... Brett Hart vs Ted Dibiiase is a fream match for me!

[spaldoni]

Mike gives an awesome performance 

PCO gets the win but Richards showed he can get focused 

Speaking of focus, it seems the Sinister and Malenko sure got Wright to focus 

Hamrick and Kid give the fans a thriller 

The FOJ are tuned up and ready to regain their titles 

If Hart survives Adams, I'm sure Kawada is up next 

Cow Palace 

Malenko is on the rise while Douglas seems to be in a slump 

Candido gets through the crybaby chants 

MVC outfights the OWC 

Thrillseekers keep racking up the wins 

Cornette's racket is the difference maker. That's probably the only way to keep Cameron down 

Hart puts a stamp on Dibiase inside the cage. That's the kind of match lucky house show fans will be talking about for awhile 

Fresno 

SOB's are another team looking for title opportunities 

No doubt about it, Adams is ready for his shot 

Love that old school vs. new era tag match 

At least Severn was able to barely control himself 

Coast to Coast are in the midst of a solid reign. 

Cap another exciting weekend off with a successful Liger LHW title defense 

 

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling Vegas Vengeance from the Showboat Arena, Las Vegas, Night One

 

Barry Windham vs. Mike Awesome

 

April in PCW means the time for their annual Sin City Showcase (hey, that would be a great name for a show!), and Vegas Vengeance is here. This year, it opens up with two time former Pacific Heavyweight Champion Barry Windham facing the enforcer of the League Of Gentlemen, Mike Awesome. Awesome had the power and a lot of momentum on his side, but Windham had experience and a lot of determination backing him up. Awesome tried to muscle out Windham, but the big Texan was able to dodge a lot of big moves and land some of his own. The tide turned when the action spilled to the outside and Windham went for his deadly lariat, only for Awesome to duck at the last second. Windham hurt his arm badly on the corner post, and Awesome flattened him with a big boot. Awesome dragged Windham back into the ring and put him away with the Awesome Bomb. His biggest win yet, and proof that Awesome has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in PCW.  

 

Pierre Carl Ouellet vs. Michael Modest

 

One of the big stories on the West Coast in 1991 has been the feud between two factions of young stars, with PCO leading the Money Train on one side and Fit Finlay leading the Serial Thrillaz on the other. PCO would be representing his squad in this match, and his opponent would be the rising singles star of the Thrillaz, Michael Modest. Modest was showing considerable poise and confidence, a testament to the training of Fit Finlay as well as his own athletic abilities. He was able to go toe to toe with the French Canadian Fury, and Ouellet seemed duly impressed. Despite Modest's best efforts , Ouellet caught him coming off the ropes with a powerslam, then followed up with a Cannonball Senton for the win. After the match, Ouellet helped Modest to his feet and gave him a handshake as a show of respect. Stranger still, Finlay gave him a begrudging handshake as well. Hmmmm …..

 

Moondog Lonnie Mayne Memorial Tag Team Tournament First Round Match : The Thrillseekers vs. Stormfront (Al Snow & Jerry Lynn)

 

The Moondog Lonnie Mayne Memorial Tag Team Tournament is an annual tradition at Vegas Vengeance, and this year's tournament kicks off with two teams on differing trajectories. The Thrillseekers are riding a wave of success , having come off winning the Pacific Trios Titles with Barry Windham. Stormfront, on the other hand, had fallen off considerably after some initial momentum upon leaving the Citadel. Snow and Lynn were still determined to show that their adoption of underhanded tactics was the path to success, and threw a plethora of dirty tricks at the young Canadians. The Thrillseekers were on a roll that would be denied, and after Storm took down Snow with a gutwrench suplex, Jericho followed up with the Lionsault for the win. The Thrillseekers with going into the next round.

 

Moondog Lonnie Mayne Memorial Tag Team Tournament First Round Match : The Sons Of The Beach (The Sandman & Cannonball Grizz) vs. The FBI

 

The tournament continues with two teams that have been feuding all year. The Sandman and Big Vito in particular don't care for each other, and the result was a heated match with a lot of brawling. It seemed like the SoBs were on the way to a victory, but out of nowhere, Big Vito grabbed Little Guido in a Gorilla Press and the hurled him in a Cross Body Press at the Sandman. Vito then tackled Grizz while Guido got the three count, sending Cornette's team into the Semi-Finals.

 

Too Cold Scorpio vs. The Lightning Kid

 

The Lightning Kid has been a standout performer ever since his arrival in PCW, but has been champing at the bit lately seeking a high profile shot at the Light Heavyweight Title. While he has had some title matches on house shows, he is hungry for a match on the big stage. To that end, he put on an incredible display in Sin City, fighting a game Too Cold Scorpio. He was able to catch Scorpio coming off the ropes with a spinning back heel kick, then hit a Moonsault to get the win. After that display, he can't be denied that big shot.

 

Tommy Dreamer vs. Alex Wright

 

Das Wunderkind came to PCW from a freshly reunited Germany with an impressive pedigree, a boatload of talent, and an insufferable smugness that swiftly earned him several enemies. Notable among the latter have been Steven Regal and Tommy Dreamer, with Dreamer in particular taking exception to Wright's unwanted attention to manager Trisa Hayes. Wright has recently worked to keeping that in check, but that has earned him no slack from Dreamer. The Yonkers native unleashed a furious attack on the second generation star, and while Wright fought back just as hard, a swinging neckbreaker from Dreamer was followed by a Piledriver that put an end to Wright's match. A tough loss, but  perhaps a lesson for Wright to never rub another man's rhubarb (whatever that means).

 

Dan Severn vs. Toshiaki Kawada

 

If you thought the last match was furious, this one features experiencing anger control issues. While Severn has been struggling to keep his in check, Kawada has had no such qualms, leaving a trail of broken bodies in his wake. This was a brutal, bone crunching match, with both men trying to put the other in the most excruciating submission holds imaginable. Kawada was able to block an attempted single arm takedown and then counter with a Power Bomb that got him the ultimate victory. No one seems to be able to stand in Kawada's way.

 

Moondog Lonnie Mayne Memorial Tag Team Tournament First Round Match : Fastball (Bobby Horne & Robert Thompson) vs. Scotty The Body & Stevie Richards

 

Trisa Hayes' duo of Horne and Thompson debuted as immediate favorites of the fans and have been a highly competitive force in the tag team division. On the other side, after a highly shaky start, the team of Scotty and Stevie has come into their own of late. Fastball brought their usual blend of balance and enthusiasm, but the pair from the Playboy Club had their tactics sharpened to a razor edge. While Tina Ferrari was able to distract the ref, Scotty snuck into the ring to hit the Body Shot (DDT) on Horne. Richards followed up with a running splash to send  his team into the semi-finals.

 

Moondog Lonnie Mayne Memorial Tag Team Tournament First Round Match : Jason Jett & David Cash vs. The Serial Thrillaz (Shane Helms & Mike Maverick)

 

The first round of the tournament closed out with a familiar pairing of members of the Money Train and the Serial Thrillaz. Fit Finlay and PCO were both at ringside to support their teams, but Finlay seemed unusually withdrawn through the match. The teams put on their usual fast paced and thrilling match, with Jett taking down Helms with the Crash Landing to take the last spot in the semi-finals. While Finlay gave his men supportive words and a clap on the shoulder, he had a deep scowl as he led them away from the ring.

 

California Title Match : Rob Van Dam © vs. Chris Hamrick

 

Fitting his rapid rise in PCW, RVD came out to the sound of "New Sensation" by INXS. The man from Battle Creek has certainly rocketed up the ranks in his time on the West Coast, having used his victory in the Tournament Of Lions as a springboard to taking the California Title. His challenger this evening was the man he defeated in the finals of the Tournament Of Lions, and "Confederate Currency" was locked in on evening the score. Hamrick gave RVD quite a challenge, and seemed to surprise Van Dam with is aggression. Hamrick got close several times with near falls that came within a cat's whisker of getting the three count. It all came to a halt when he went to a Franken-Hamrick and Van Dam countered with a power bomb. He followed up with a Frog Splash to successfully defend his title, but Hamrick had certainly proved himself as a worthy challenger.

 

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

 

The patriotic masked men of the Force Of July found their title run cut short at the hands of the more experienced villains of Coast 2 Coast, but are determined not to rest until they got the titles back. The Patriot and the Eagle brought their considerable athleticism to the match and kept the champs on the run, but Tatum and Victory used a wide variety of chicanery to keep slipping out of their grasp. Tatum shut down the Patriot's attempted Uncle Slam on Victory with a low blow from behind, which left him vulnerable to a Victory Plex to keep the titles right where they are. Looks it is back to the drawing board for the Force Of July.

 

Pacific Light Heavyweight Title Match : Jushin Liger © vs. Ultimo Dragon

 

The evening closed off with a match that has been hotly anticipated since Aloha Spectacular. Ultimo Dragon emerged triumphant in Hawaii in a three way match that made him top contender to Liger's Light Heavyweight Title. While the duo have been good friends and partners as the Thunder Dragons, they were putting all of that to the side in their desire to be the top man in the Light Heavyweight division. Their manager, Peaches, stayed in a neutral corner, observing with a worried look on her face. After an extended matwork sequence, the two started unloading with chops and kicks, and believe me, they held nothing back. Gradually, they opened up with more and more high risk moves, gambling more and more to try to come out on top. It finally came down to Dragon getting set up for a Dragon Bomb, only for Liger to block it with a Sunset Flip. Dragon was able to kick out of it, but when he got back to his feet, he was met with a Fisherman's Buster from Liger that got the three count. After the match, the two friends bowed to each other and raised each other's hands as a show of respect, to the cheers of the crowd. Next up : Night Two.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling Vegas Vengeance from the Showboat Arena, Las Vegas, Night Two

 

Rick Martel vs. Eddie Guerrero

 

The second night kicks off with members of two great wrestling families, with the veteran Martel facing the young but experienced Guerrero. While Guerrero's star is on the rise, Martel has faced some frustrations of late, slipping more and more into dirty tactics. The match started out clean enough, but as it wore on, both men drifted more and more into cutting corners. The culminated at the end when the ref was knocked down. Guerrero caught Martel in a rollup with a fistful of trunks, only for Martel to reverse it, using a fistful of tights as well. The ref was still down, but Guerrero reached out and slapped the mat three times. Thinking he had won the match, Martel leapt to his feet in triumph, only for Guerrero to wrap him up in a Natural Bridge. By this time, the ref had recovered and made the three count. Guerrero had stolen the win, and Martel was purple with rage as he left the ring.

 

Sgt. Slaughter vs. Sabu

 

Speaking of rage, it seems like Sabu has completely gone off the deep end. His grip on sanity was never particularly secure, but it seems he has completely tossed it to the four winds. Taking on the All American Hero, Sabu threw everything at him except the kitchen sink, and that was only because he couldn't get his hands on a sink. Tossing tables and chairs at Sarge, the Bombay Madman was relentless, and Slaughter took it and fired back in kind. The ref eventually gave up any attempt and control and threw the match out, but the combatants kept at it until they were separated by security. At this point, Sabu isn't so much a wrestler as a force of nature.

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Gary Albright

 

Bigelow had a bit of a rough start to the year, with some tough losses at the hands of Toshiaki Kawada, but the New Jersey Fireball has bounced back with considerable vigour. Tonight, he faced a considerable obstacle in the Animal himself, Gary Albright. The massive Oregon Wrecking Crew member was certainly no pushover, and the ring shook every time one tossed the other to the mat with a slam or a suplex. The was a bruising match that ended when Albright attempted an Avalanche in the corner, but Bigelow dodged out of the way at the last second, the swiftly capitalized with a Slingshot Splash. The Beast From The East had prevailed, but he certainly worked hard for it.

 

Roddy Piper vs. Chris Candido

 

This match has been a long time coming for these two stars, as Piper has been vocal in saying that Candido has not been living up to his potential by sticking with the Playboy Club. Buddy Rose was in Candido's corner as well as Tina Ferrari, but both kept out of the action and watched how Candido comported himself. For his part, Candido kept a fierce scowl on his face, determined to shut out the crowd's chants of "CRYBABY!" Candido was relentless in his attack on Piper, and Piper seemed caught off guard by his ferocity. The crowd's taunting faded after Piper hit Candido with a piledriver, only for Candido to interrupt the count by grabbing the ring ropes. Candido pulled himself back to his feet and , although groggy, was ready to get back at it. Piper nodded to Candido and they got back to work. Candido managed to get Piper in place for the New Jersey Jam , only for Piper to roll out of the way at the last second. Piper followed up with another Piledriver and at last got the three count. After the match, Piper helped Candido back to his feet and shook his hand in respect. The crowd loudly cheered both men. On the way from the ring, Rose was giving him some half hearted words of support, but Candido didn't seem to be listening.

 

Moondog Lonnie Mayne Memorial Tag Team Tournament Semi-Final Match : The Thrillseekers vs. The FBI

 

We get back to the tournament with a semi-final matchup between two fresh , young, exciting teams. The Thrillseekers have had a number of great matches with the Midnight Express, they have less experience with Jim Cornette's junior team. The FBI brought their rough and tumble tactics to the match, but the Thrillseekers were not afraid to go toe to toe with the pugnacious paisanos. Despite the hard hitting nature of the match, the finish came when Storm and Guido had a technical showdown, with Storm getting the win while blocking an intended roll up and trapping him in the Maple Leaf Leglock.

 

Moondog Lonnie Mayne Memorial Tag Team Tournament Semi-Final Match : Jason Jett & David Cash vs. Scotty The Body & Stevie Richards

 

The other match would be a part of the Stevie Richards Redemption Tour, with the Dancin' Fool carrying much of the action against the Money Train duo. Richards is certainly feeling his oats, being able to withstand the offense of the young team and taking out Cash with the Stevie Kick to get his team the win. Unlikely though it seems, Scotty and Stevie are in the finals of the Moondog Lonnie Mayne Memorial Tag Team Tournament .

 

The Miracle Violence Connection vs. Ted Dibiase & Brian Lee

 

The MVC resigned from the Terror Collective last year, but still can't seem to rid themselves of them. Dibiase and Lee were vicious, looking to punish Williams and Gordy for what they saw as an act of betrayal. Other teams might have been intimidated, but the Miracle Violence Connection are certainly not one of those teams. They unloaded a series of crushing moves on their former boss, culminating in a Power Bomb on Dibiase that got the pinfall for Gordy. What will it take for the Collective to leave their former members alone?

 

Pacific Submission Title Match : Steven Regal © vs. Dean Malenko

 

At the top of the year, Steven Regal may well have been seen as an unlikely suspect to be Sucmission champ, but after his underdog win of the title from Toshiaki Kawada, he has established himself as an undisputed grappling maestro. He was facing off against another master of matwork, the man of a thousand holds, a past Submission champ himself. It was an incredible showdown in the proverbial game of human chess, with each man pulling out brilliant moves and brilliant counters against the other. Regal ultimately hit a single arm takedown followed by a keylock to force Malenko to tap out. Regal is proving to be truly the monarch of the Submission Division.

 

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

 

Ever since winning the titles, Iron & Steel have capably defended the belts, mostly against other powerhouse teams like the Oregon Wrecking Crew. Tonight, though, they would be facing a small and devious team, commanded by the always canny Jim Cornette. The Midnights tormented the champs throughout the match, needling them constantly and then running the legs off them. Iron & Steel made them pay dues whenever they got their hands around them, but Lane and Eaton always figured a way to wriggle out of their grasp. Cornette tried to tip the balance by tossing his tennis racquet into Eaton, but it was intercepted by Atlas, who used it to slug Beautiful Bobby. Unfortunately, he did so in front of the ref, who called for the DQ. The Midnight Express may not have won the titles, but they won the match, and proved that they could get under the skin of the champs.

 

Pacific Television Title Match : Big Bully Busick © vs. Dennis Condrey

 

Jim Cornette was right back out with his man Loverboy Dennis as he challenged for the TV title. Condrey had recently had an incredible run as California champion, and had proved that he was still a force to be reckoned with. Busick, on the other hand, has had an absolutely dominant reign as TV champ, and was determined to shut out his former employer in his opponent's corner . This was gritty match, with the power of Busick balanced by the veteran instincts of Condrey. Dennis tried to take Buisck down for good with the Full Nelson Faceslam, but Busick used his considerable power to block it, then countered with the Bully Breaker (hangman neckbreaker) for the one two three. Busick's incredible title reign keeps rolling on.

 

Moondog Lonnie Mayne Memorial Tag Team Tournament Final Match : The Thrillseekers vs. Scotty The Body & Stevie Richards

 

Two nights of tag team action came down to this, the finals of the Moondog Lonnie Mayne Memorial Tag Team Tournament. The Thrillseekers were clearly a young team with a lot of potential, having scored some impressive victories in their brief career so far. The Playboy Club duo, on the other hand, were the unlikely underdog story of the tournament, with Scotty taking a wrestler many people thought of as a joke and shaping him into a threat. Once again, Buddy Rose joined Tina Ferrari at ringside to keep an eye on things. Stevie was full of enthusiasm in this match and the teamwork between him and Scotty was crisp and on point. The Thrillseekers were equally in synch, and this wound up being a classic duel, with the momentum shifting back and forth and the fans were on the edge of their seats throughout. The match ended with all four men in the ring as the Club tossed Jericho out of the ring and started to double team Storm. They didn't notice that Jericho had caught himself on the top rope, and he was able to swiftly ascent to the top turnbuckle. He came off with a missile dropkick on Stevie, and while Storm tied up Scotty, Jericho got the climactic three count. Despite the loss, Rose was congratulating his men on the way to the ring for a sterling effort, with a path to the finals that nobody had expected. Regardless, the Thrillseekers were triumphant, and the fans loudly cheered as Jericho and Storm were handed the trophy and the cheque for $1 Million. FERDA!

 

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

 

This would be the climactic match of two nights of wrestling, the much anticipated rematch between Chris Adams and Pacific champ Bret Hart. The previous loss had not sat well with Adams, and he started the match by ambushing Hart before the bell rang. Hart was on the back foot for much of the early part of the match, and it started to be in question whether he would be able to outlast the Englishman. He gradually started to fight back, always with one tactic : take Adams to the mat and work over his left ankle. He kept grinding the ankle with several excruciating weardown holds, and whenever Adams was able to escape , Hart would continue to target that ankle. This paid off when Adams went for the Superkick, but Hart countered with a vicious legsweep to the damaged ankle. He went for the kill by applying the Sharpshooter, and Adams held out for as long as he could , but ultimately had to tap out. Adams sat in the ring screaming at Hart after the match, but Bret paid it no mind as he left, and regardless, the Hitman is still the champ.