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Pacific Wrestling Showcase from the Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , on ESPN / TSN, February 23rd

 

Maxx Payne vs. Billy Jack Haynes

 Maxx PayneBilly Jack Haynes (@BJHWrestling) / Twitter

Billy Jack has been on a rampage since forming the Oregon Wrecking Crew and turning his back on the fans. Maxx Payne was not about to put up with his bullying , and gave him a pretty good fight. In the end, though, the sheer rage of Haynes would not be denied, and he performed the incredibly impressive feat of strength of getting the big Payne up in the Oregon Trail (Shoulder Breaker). Even then, Haynes didn't go for the pinfall, instead locking Payne in the Full Nelson and forcing him to tap out. As usual, Haynes refused to release the hold, and might have done some serious damage if not for Dan Severn and Steve Blackman rushing out to the ring. The looks Billy Jack was giving to Severn as left the ring gave the sense that he had plans for the Pacific Submission champ.

 

The Fighting Irish (Fit Finlay & Erin O' Grady) vs. Brook Geraghty & John Palyok

 FinlayMasked Republic on X: "@ryansatin “Leprechaun” Erin O'Grady circa 1997 (pre  Crash Holly) - official @allprowrestling headshot. https://t.co/qnI8bMcVGd"  / X

One wouldn't normally associate Finlay as being the paternal sort, but he has shown an oddly nurturing side in his mentorship with the Leprechaun. O'Grady has been gradually but surely coming into his own under the tutelage of the Belfast Bruiser, and Finlay had observed his development with considerable pride. Finlay let his young charge carry the lion's share of the action in the match, and O'Grady delivered , battering both of his rookie opponents before polishing off Geraghty with the Pot O' Gold (Springboard Bulldog). It looks like PCW has another promising young talent on the rise.

 

Jerry Lynn vs. Dean Malenko

 Help Wanted! Job Opportunities: Jerry Lynn | Ring the Damn BellWWF Dean Malenko by FederationPhil on DeviantArt

After an educational year learning at the side of Leo Burke, Jerry Lynn has taken his destiny into his own hands, forming the New Generation with a group of similarly keen young talent. He certainly wasn't taking the easy road to work his way up the rankings, facing an experienced and technically crafty opponent in the Iceman. Lynn was able to work his way out of some of the submission traps that Malenko lured him into, but Malenko proved equally adept at dodging most of Lynn's attempted high flying moves. The two engaged in the proverbial game of human chess that held the fans rapt with attention until the bell rang, signaling a 15 minute time limit draw. These two are destined to have another go round at some point down the road.

 

Billy Gunn vs. Steven Regal

 BIO/Profil Billy GunnWilliam Regal – From the Streets of Blackpool to the Ring - Pro Wrestling  Stories

Another young wrestler striking out on his own has been the young Englishman Steven Regal. The former member of British Steel has been racking up some very impressive performances and is due for a date with Dustin Rhodes at Aloha Spectacular with the California Title on the line. Despite concerted effort by the young Cowboy, Gunn proved to be no match for Regal, getting pinned with the Regal Suplex. Regal is taking no prisoners on his path to the California champ.

 

Pacific Television Title Match : Brian Pillman © vs. Scotty The Body

 Anything Wrestling - 22 Years Later: October 5th, 1997 - Wattpadتويتر \ Rasslin' History 101 على تويتر: "A hot young prospect down in  Portland:Scotty the Body.1990 https://t.co/NhzMQiNCvm"

Flyin' Brian has had a stellar run as the TV champ, with several outstanding defenses to his credit and a considerable fanbase. Lately, he has drawn the attention of the Playboy Club, with Buddy Rose's men lining up to take a shot at the champion. Scotty took time out from his obsession with Trisa Hayes and the Dreamboats to take his own crack at the champ. He was all dirty tricks as he went after Pillman, which only served to make the Cincinnati native angry. The two were slugging it out when Pillman was clobbered from behind by Mike Awesome, who had charged into the ring with Buddy Rose and Tina Ferrari close behind. The ref called for the DQ, but that didn't stop Awesome from flattening Pillman with the Awesome Bomb. Scotty wanted to take a few kicks at Pillman afterwards, but Rose ordered him away, then simply pointed at Pillman before leading his crew to the back. Not a good omen for Pillman's match with Awesome at Aloha Spectacular.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the LA Sports Arena, Los Angeles, on Pacific Super Cards on ESPN / TSN, February 24th

 

The Eagle vs. Genichiro Tenryu

 

Tenryu continued his run of singles wins by pinning the masked man with a belly to back suplex.

 

Steve Blackman vs. David Young

 

The Living Weapon had a real Slobberknocker ™ with the "Roughneck", pulling out a narrow victory over Young with the Running Bicycle Kick.

 

Tracy Smothers vs. Chris Adams

 

Adams continued to blaze his trail to Aloha Spectacular, pinning the Wild Eyed Southern Boy after the Superkick.

 

Scott Hall & Ricky Steamboat vs. The Undertaker & Curt Hennig

 

Steamboat scored one final victory before Aloha Spectacular, pinning Curt Hennig with a Schoolboy Rollup

 

Shinya Hashimoto & Stormfront (Al Snow & Alex Porteau) vs. Bam Bam Bigelow & The Destruction Crew

 

A week before they take on the DC for the Pacific Tag Team Titles, Stormfront scored a big win when Snow pinned Enos with the Snow Bomb. DDP and the Crew seemed quite upset with Bam Bam for not breaking up the pin in time.

 

Pacific Heavyweight Title Match : Barry Windham © vs. Bret Hart

 

Say what you will about the Widowmaker, he has been very much a fighting champion. Just one week away from his showdown with Ricky Steamboat in Hawaii, he would take on the Hitman in a ferociously competitive match for the second week in a row. Strangeness occurred before the match when the lights went out and then a triangle pattern was shone in the ring before order was restored. Windham seemed rattled by this occurrence, but nothing more seemed to come of it.  It seemed like the match might be further marred by outside interference when DDP, Chris Adams and Bam Bam Bigelow made their way to ringside, but Steve Austin and Shinya Hashimoto emerged to stare them down, and the Diamond Exchange wisely retreated. Bret was able to dodge the Western Lariat on a few occasions, but when Barry hit it from the top rope, that put an end to the Hitman's challenge.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling Show from the UCSB Event Center, Santa Barbara, February 25th

 

The New Generation (Jerry Lynn, Chris Candido, Louie Spicolli, Dragon Azul & Silver King) vs. The Fighting Irish (Fit Finlay & Erin O' Grady), The Midnight Express & Brian Christopher

 

Christopher's run of bad luck against the New Generation continued when Silver King blocked the Criss Cross (Full Nelson Facebuster) and reversed it into a swinging neckbreaker for the win

 

Glamour Boy Shane vs. Mike Awesome

 

Awesome overpowered Shane and planted him with the Awesome Bomb, scoring a decisive victory

 

The Patriot vs. Masahiro Chono

 

Despite some ferocious offense from Chono, the Force Of July member was able to defeat him with the Patriot Missile

 

Tommy Dreamer vs. Johnny Ace

 

Dreamer was able to hold off the Ace Dropper and wrapped up the Illustrious One in a double leg rollup to get the pinfall.

 

Steve Armstrong vs. The Soultaker

 

Armstrong held him off for as long as he could but the Soultaker was able to take him down with the Exorcism (Spine Snapper Backbreaker)

 

California Title Match : Dustin Rhodes © vs. Big Juice

 

The menacing Big Juice gave Rhodes a fair few welts and bruises, but the amiable Texan was able to come out on top with a Running Bulldog Headlock.

 

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LA.

Haynes send Severn a message.

O'Grady is starting to shine.

Lynn and Malenko put on a classic.

Regal is racking up wins ahead of his match with Dustin.

Rose has a plan for Pillman.

LA night 2.

Tenryu continues to impress.

Blackman roughs up the Roughneck,

Adams Superkick always pays off.

Steamboat seems to have the number of the NoE.

Bam Bam is in trouble with his Exchange brethren.

After a couple interruptions, WIndham emerges with his title in tact. What was that triangle though?

Santa Barbera.

Christopher has no luck with the New Generation.

Awesome smashes Shane. Dreamer has better luck against Ace.

Patriot evens the score with the Blood Syndicate.

Soultaker exorcises Armstrong but Big Juice can claim the gold,

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Loved the tease for Billy Jack Haynes and Dan Severn! Jerry Lynn vs Dean Malenko is a fun technical match! Good way of building up to Brian Pillman vs Mike Awesome! Scott Hall & Ricky Steamboat vs Curt Hennig & the Undertaker would've been such a cool tag match! Barry Windham vs Bret Hart is a really cool main event!

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All I can say is the Haynes /Severn match is going to be awesome. 

Finlay's guidance is working wonders. 

Lynn and Malenko show why the LHW division is on fire. 

Regal has serious momentum going for his upcoming CA title shot.

Rose is working a plan for Pillman but never underestimate the TV champ. He's proven that. 

LA

Tenryu is another guy who's been on a path of destruction. 

Blackman wins a real fight. 

When Adams hits the superkick...it's over.

Steamboat keeps racking up pins against Windham and cohorts. 

Hmmmm, Bam Bam gets the evil eye. 

It seems only Windham knew what that triangle meant. However, he regains focus and gets in another huge title defense. 

Santa Barbara,

I think anyone from the New Generation is ready for a shot at Christopher. 

Awesome is ready to go with Pillman. I also think Pillman is more than ready for Awesome. 

Patriot picks up a nice solo win. 

Armstrong did what he could. 

Dustin's ready for his big Aloha title defense. 

The stage is set! 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling Aloha Spectacular 1989 from the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Night One

 

The Southern Boys vs. The Oregon Wrecking Crew (Gary Albright & David Young)

 Rasslin' History 101 on Twitter: "Those "Wild-Eyed Southern Boys":Tracy  Smothers and Steve Armstrong circa late-1980's https://t.co/lWjQI5n5E3" /  TwitterGary Albright (Wrestling) - TV TropesDavid Williams - IMDb

The first PCW Mega Show of the year kicks off with a hotly anticipated grudge match between two double tough tag teams. After the dizzying heights of 1988, with winning the Moondog Lonnie Mayne Memorial Tag Team Tournament and the Pacific Tag Team Titles, it has been quite a comedown for them in the New Year. After the loss of the titles to the Destruction Crew, they found themselves betrayed by their former friend Billy Jack Haynes and taking a lot of punishment at the hands of his newly formed Oregon Wrecking Crew. Armstrong and Smothers came out with a conspicuous chip on their shoulders and wasted no time in going right after Albright and Young. There was no finesse to be had in this match, just a knock down, drag out slobber knocker. The imposing Albright and feisty Young weren't going to take a step backwards, but the Southern Boys kept coming at them with unrelenting fury. Their rage wound up costing them, as a reckless Smothers wound up running straight into a Spinebuster Slam from Young. Albright deftly blocked Armstrong to give the pinfall to the OWC. Another frustrating night for the Southern Boys. Who knows how much more of this they are going to take?

 

The Suicide Blondes (Chris Candido & Louie Spicolli) vs. The Fighting Irish (Fit Finlay & Erin O'Grady)

 Chris Candido - IMDbA Look Back At WWF Superstars - August 29, 1992FinlayMasked Republic on X: "@ryansatin “Leprechaun” Erin O'Grady circa 1997 (pre  Crash Holly) - official @allprowrestling headshot. https://t.co/qnI8bMcVGd"  / X

1989 may be rough on the Southern Boys, but it has been a whole different story for the five wrestlers who make up the New Generation. Galvanized by a common goal and new sense of purpose, the New Generation have lit up PCW with a series of exciting 10 man tag matches, not always winning but showing that they are talent to look out for . Candido and Spicolli have reforged their team of the   Suicide Blondes within the New Gen and bring their momentum to bear against the Belfast Bruiser and his young ward. Finlay and O'Grady brought their particular brand of ferocity to the match and certainly didn't make it easy for them, but when Spicolli hit the Samoan Drop on O'Grady, that was what it took to get the win. 1989 is proving to be a big year for the New Generation.

 

Brian Lee vs. The Undertaker

Brian Lee Harris — The Movie Database (TMDB) How old is The Undertaker, what is the WWE star's real name and will he  fight at WrestleMania 35? | The Sun

Ever since his transformation into the sinister Undertaker, the former Texas Red has unleashed a reign of terror on the West Coast. Apart from a rare loss to Scott Hall at San Diego Battleground, it has been nearly impossible to get the better of the Man In Black, but Brian Lee has made it his mission in life to rid PCW of his cousin's curse. He went after the Undertaker hard, and the crowd held their breath, thinking he might just be able to pull it off. Unfortunately, the Undertaker just seemed to have that extra gear to pull out one last move when he caught Lee by the throat. For a moment, it seemed like he might go for the dreaded Heart Punch, but instead he chokeslammed Lee and got the one two three. A tough loss for Lee, but I don't think that is going to slow him down for long.

 

Billy Gunn vs. The Soultaker

BIO/Profil Billy Gunn Pro Wrestling Stories - The Soultaker (Godfather) at the legendary Ribera  Steakhouse during his first tour of Japan, circa 1990 | Facebook

The year 1989 has proved to be a breakout year for the Wild Things, with several new members quickly making an impact in PCW. Easily, the most terrifying has been the huge Soultaker, who left a trail of broken bodies in his wake. Billy Gunn looked concerned but not intimidated as he tangled with the monster, and did the best that he could. In the end , though, he was just plain overpowered, with Soultaker hitting the Exorcism (Spine Snapper backbreaker) for the win. Thus far, the Soultaker's rampage goes unchecked.

 

Dragon Azul vs. Dean Malenko

Day whatever of underrated wrestlers WWE didn't use right: Ultimo Dragon. :  r/SquaredCircle WWF Dean Malenko by FederationPhil on DeviantArt

The Light Heavyweight division has become a particularly shining jewel in the crown of PCW, and this match featured two of its brightest stars. Both men clearly delivered, with Malenko bringing a refined technical approach to the match while Dragon dazzled the crowd with his high flying. After a solid and engaging bout, the end came quickly, with Dragon executing a fast rana out of the corner to just hold Malenko's shoulders down for the count of three. A quick but exciting match that showcases the strength of the division.

 

The Dreamboats (Tommy Dreamer & Glamour Boy Shane) vs. Scotty The Body & Johnny Ace

Tommy Dreamer on X: "I used to put pro tan on my body nothing on my face  Now I tan my face & nothing on my body #ECW #armheat  https://t.co/PQ3TbfuODg" / X Gareth Prichard Jr on X: "Day 15: “Do you know what time it is?”.... was  what you heard before Shane “The Glamour Boy” made his entrance. Another  one of those foreigners whoتويتر \ Rasslin' History 101 على تويتر: "A hot young prospect down in  Portland:Scotty the Body.1990 https://t.co/NhzMQiNCvm"Johnny Ace. What a BOY. : r/OSWReview

These two teams have wasted no time in becoming heated and hated rivalries, with much of the conflict stirring from Scotty's fixation on Dreamboats manager Trisa Hayes. As could be predicted, there was none of the scientific wrestling of the previous match, instead descending to a down and dirty fight even before the bell rang. Finesse went completely out the window, with the Playboys out to put down this upstart young team and the Dreamboats just as determined to uphold their manager's honour. In what he would no doubt take as a personal affront, Scotty wound up going down to a DDT from Dreamer, mirroring his own Body Shot move. This is bound to lead to a response somewhere down the road.

 

Eddie Guerrero & The Force Of July (The Patriot & The Eagle) vs. The Jackal & The Juice Crew (Beetlejuice & Big Juice)

Post-colonial problematics: Eddie Guerrero – The Spectacle of Excess Well That Didn't work: The Patriot | Ring the Damn BellProWresBlog: All Japan Pro Wrestling 2/25/1993 - Kenta Kobashi and Tsuyoshi  Kikuchi vs The Patriot and The EagleJackal I - Marvel Comics - Spider-Man enemy - Miles Warren - Profile -  Writeups.orgArt Barr | Online World of Wrestling

The Wild Things once again brought their particular brand of cackling lunacy to the proceedings. The sinister masked Jackal continued his campaign of subterfuge, sneaking in and out of the match when he felt it most effective, while the Juice Crew did most of the heavy lifting. This might seem like a questionable approach with opposition as tough as Guerrero and the FOJ, but Jackal proved to know what he was doing. He ambushed Guerrero from behind with a forearm smash to the back of the head, leaving him prey to a power slam from Big Juice to score the victory. The new look Wild Things should not be taken lightly without fear of the consequences.

 

Pacific Light Heavyweight Title Match : Brian Christopher © vs. Silver King

Remembering Brian Christopher... - Classic Memphis Wrestling | Facebook Silver King (Wrestling) - TV Tropes

Brian Christopher has been right in the thick of the New Generation's run of 10 man tag matches, taking some pinfalls that have led to questions as to the validity of his Light Heavyweight Title reign. It was only a matter of time before one of the New Gen got a high profile match for the title, and tonight it would be the fast rising Mexican star Silver King. Christopher was more focused in this match without the distractions of the rest of the New Generation, and his manager Jim Cornette did his part to try to tip the balance in his young charge's favour. Silver King presented a fierce challenge, coming extremely close to getting a pinfall on Christopher, but in the end, the champ was able to sneak in the Chris Cross (Full Nelson Facebuster) to successfully defend his title. Quite a scare for the champ, but Christopher was able to pull out the escape.

 

Pacific Television Title Match : Brian Pillman © vs. Mike Awesome

 Anything Wrestling - 22 Years Later: October 5th, 1997 - WattpadMike Alfonso - IMDb

Ever since winning the TV title, Flyin' Brian has proved to be a fighting champ, defending the title against a host of top competitors. None of them, though, were quite as imposing as the appropriately named Mike Awesome. Awesome came in with an undefeated streak and his boss "Playboy" Buddy Rose at his side. Pillman wisely adopted cat and mouse tactics with Awesome, sticking and moving to stay out of the range of his devastating power moves. Awesome managed to land some shots that knocked Pillman for a loop, but the champ was able to bounce back and score points of his own with dropkicks and diving clotheslines. Awesome was clearly getting frustrated, but Rose got him to regain his focus. Awesome and Pillman were engaging in a war of chops when Rose got directly involved, coming into the ring and clipping Pillman's leg from behind. The ref called for the DQ, but the Playboy Club didn't seem to care, with Rose ordering Awesome to hit a huge powerbomb on Pillman that left the champ laid out in the middle of the ring. Rose was grinning from ear to ear as he left the ring, and while the Club may have lost this battle, they are clearly focusing on the war.

 

2/3 Falls Golden State Tag Team Title Match : The Midnight Express © vs. The Rainbow Warriors (Vic Steamboat & Brian Adams

Bobby Eaton dead at 62: Tributes paid to wrestling legend who was one half  of iconic The Midnight Express tag-team | The US Sun Vic Steamboat – Online World of WrestlingTop 10 Outstanding Facts about Brian Keith Adams - Discover Walks Blog

The crowd buzz was furious for the main event of the first night, and there was no confusion as to whom the Hawaiian fans were cheering for. Steamboat and Adams regrouped their Rainbow Warriors team late last year and have been locked in on taking the Golden State tag titles from the hated Midnight Express. Jim Cornette's team has had an iron grip on the titles for as long as anyone can remember, and were set on putting down the challenge of this upstart team. They certainly wasted no time in going after the challengers, fighting dirty right from the get go, and while the Warriors held their own, it was a Double Goozle from the champs on Steamboat that got them the first pinfall. A tough blow for the challengers, but they weren't out of the came yet, and they fiercely fought back to even the score with Adams catching Eaton in a spinning backbreaker. It was all evened up, and both teams went into overdrive to become the ultimate winner. The Warriors were pulling out all the stops to gain the titles, but kept being stymied by the Express digging into their deep bag of tricks. The Warriors finally broke through by knocking Eaton off the top turnbuckle to the floor. They then nailed Lane with the Refraction (suspended vertical suplex by Adams into a flying cross body press by Steamboat) and the ref went for the count. One … two … THREE! They had done it! The crowd was jubilant as the Hawaiian team had won the Golden State Tag Titles in front of their home town fans! A great capper for the evening, and now, on to night two!

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Pacific Coast Wrestling Aloha Spectacular 1989 from the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Night Two

 

Steve Blackman & Maxx Payne vs. The Blood Syndicate (Genichiro Tenryu & Masahiro Chono)

WWE cult hero Steve Blackman unrecognizable as former star makes rare  public appearance alongside the Hardy Boys | The US Sun Maxx PayneGenichiro Tenryu was quite the handsome man in his younger days. :  r/SquaredCircleRasslin' History 101 on Twitter: "Masahiro Chono as NWA World Heavyweight  Champion back in 1992. https://t.co/bP8EQnXGgA" / Twitter

The team from the Citadel were coming in at a disadvantage, with Payne having been injured just a week earlier at the hands of Billy Jack Haynes . Never a good thing against a duo as ruthless as the Blood Syndicate, but Blackman and Payne bravely went into the lion's den, with Blackman doing all he could to shoulder the brunt of the Japanese team's attack, and he certainly held his own, but it was only a matter of time. He took so much punishment that Payne insisted that he tag out, and Payne went to war with the Syndicate. He put in a courageous effort, but was not at 100%, and Chono finally took him down for the count with a Mafia Kick. A tough loss for the Citadel, but hopefully they won't be down for long.

 

Jerry Lynn vs. Cactus Jack

 Help Wanted! Job Opportunities: Jerry Lynn | Ring the Damn BellMick Foley on the Cactus Jack character and his unspoken bons with fans -  Sports Illustrated

More and more, Cactus has found himself the odd man out in the group he founded. With the entry of the Jackal into the Wild Things, Cactus has not gotten along with the masked man, and the other members have been inclined towards the side of the masked man. Set on reasserting his dominance, he went right at it in this match with the New Generation member, throwing wild haymakers at young Lynn. Lynn battled back, and the momentum of the match swung back and forth. Lynn looked like he might have the match cinched when he locked up Cactus in the Sleeper Hold, the signature move of his former mentor Leo Burke. In his struggles to escape the hold, Cactus Jack accidentally kicked the ref to the mat. It was then that the Jackal struck, rushing down to the ring and coming off the top with a flying elbow smash. Unfortunately, Jack had shaken off Lynn, and the Jackal hit Cactus instead. Lynn dropkicked the Jackal out of the ring, then went for the cover while the recovering ref made the three count. After the match, Cactus was understandably livid and went after the Jackal. It took the Soultaker and the Juice Crew to separate the two. Clearly, the situation in the Wild Things has reached powderkeg status, and it won't be long until it blows sky high.

 

Phoenix Rising (Toshiaki Kawada & Kensuke Sasaki) vs. The Can-Am Express

 Toshiaki Kawada | Pro wrestling, Wrestling, WrestlerRasslin' History 101 on X: "The barrel-chested powerhouse Kensuke Sasaki,back  in 1992 https://t.co/JLpKJZJ9GT" / XCan Am Express - Ahead of Their Time

For all of the intense action with the two tag team titles, the hottest emerging feud has erupted between these two teams. They have had several highly regarded matches with neither team holding the advantage for long. This match was no exception, with a hard hitting , high octane duel going to another 20 minute time limit. The crowd clearly wants more of this match up, keen to find out who will ultimately come out on top.

 

Shinya Hashimoto vs. Buddy Rose

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Rose has been uncharacteristically direct in his efforts to get back into contention for one of the major titles. Instead of purely relying on his usual subterfuge, the Playboy has actually taken the bull by the horns to get a shot, challenging some top level competitors. One such grappler is the double tough Japanese star Shinya Hashimoto, and he certainly gave quite a battle to Rose. Rose , though , held his own, and when he dodged out of the way of Hashimoto's spinning heel kick in the corner, he capitalized with a roll up. Deftly grabbing a fistful of tights for the leveraged pin, Rose stole the win in classic Playboy style. Despite the way he got it, Rose is presenting a convincing case for another title shot.

 

Scott Hall vs. Curt Hennig

 Throwback to when Scott Hall had one of the greatest mustaches in all of  pro wrestling. We're all rooting for you, chico! : r/SquaredCircleHi, My Name is: Mr. Perfect, Curt Hennig - Cageside Seats

Hall has never forgiven his former comrade for betraying the Brigade and joining up with the Neighborhood Of Evil. That rage was apparent as the one time friends tore into each other in this heated grudge match. It was a brutal battle, with neither man able to gain the advantage for long. It seemed like Hennig might come out on top with the Perfect Plex, but the incredibly powerful Hall countered with a small package and Hennig was not able to escape. Hennig was ready to go after Hall post match, but his manager Paul Bearer pulled him back, but you can bet he won't be content with letting this loss go unanswered.

 

Bret Hart & Steve Austin vs. Chris Adams & Bam Bam Bigelow

Bret "The Hitman" Hart - An Evening with the WWE Wrestling Legend -  Tidemark Theatre A young Steve Austin : r/SquaredCircleWrestling's Glory Days - Today's Fallen Wrestler Tribute "Gentleman" Chris  Adams Real Name - Christopher Adams February 10, 1955 – October 7, 2001  (Age 46) He would be 57 years old ReasonBam Bam Bigelow - The Official Wrestling Museum

This was perhaps the most hotly anticipated of the night, with the Hitman leading his young student into his war with the Diamond Exchange. While he has taken his lumps, "Stunning" Steve Austin has emerged has perhaps the hottest prospect of the impressive class of PCW rookies. Hart took the brunt of the action for his team early on, but the eager Austin was keen to get involved, and Hart obliged him. Austin did well early on, but dirty tactics from Bigelow and Austin put the balance of power back into the hands of the Diamond Exchange. Hart came in to the rescue of Austin a few times, but seemed to be holding himself back, knowing that what "Stunning" Steve most wanted was to prove himself. Bigelow seemed about to put Austin away when he set him up for the Slingshot Splash. But Austin rolled away at the last moment, and the Beast From The East crashed hard onto the mat. Austin then hit a second rope kneedrop and went for the pin. Hart held off Adams while Austin got the three count. The crowd exploded as Austin had managed the biggest victory of his still fresh career. Adams and DDP seemed to be giving Austin a new appraisal as they left the ring, and Hart looked as proud as can be as he raised his partner's hand in victory. Clearly, we are witnessing a new superstar in the making.

 

Pacific Submission Title Match : Dan Severn © vs. Billy Jack Haynes

 Dan Severn screenshots, images and pictures - Giant BombBilly Jack Haynes (@BJHWrestling) / Twitter

Dan Severn has held the Pacific Submission Title for so long that the belt has become almost synonymous with him. But in all of his many defenses, he has not faced an opponent like Billy Jack Haynes. The Oregon native has been unstoppable since turning his back on the fans, and gave a ferocious death glare to Severn. Severn did everything he could, but it was like running into a brick wall. No matter what he tried , he just could not get the imposing Haynes down for long. When it seemed like Severn had pulled out every last stop he could, Haynes went to work. Devastating Severn with a series of power moves, it was only a matter of time before he hit the Oregon Trail (shoulder breaker). He then locked Severn in the Full Nelson, and while the Beast held out for as long as he could, he eventually had no choice but to tap out. Haynes gave Severn a look of sheer contempt as he held his newly won title belt over his head. Severn was a champion to be proud of in his classic reign, but sooner or later, all good things must come to an end.

 

California Title Match : Dustin Rhodes © vs. Steven Regal

Dustin Rhodes (Character) - Giant Bomb William Regal – From the Streets of Blackpool to the Ring - Pro Wrestling  Stories

Young Dustin Rhodes was clearly the Rookie Of The Year for 1988, doing his family, fans, and friends proud by winning the California Title.  He has seen off a host of challengers in his title reign, and now would face Steven Regal. The Englishman had something of his own to prove, after spending much of his time in PCW as a tag team wrestler, and gave Rhodes everything he had. The result was a truly ferocious battle, as these two emerging stars waged war with each other. Rhodes tried to put Regal away with a Running Bulldog Headlock, but Regal dug in to block it, then countered with a belly to back suplex. He then followed up with the Regal Plex, and that was all it took. Rhodes' time as California champ is done, and now begins the Age Of Regal.

 

Pacific Tag Team Title Match : The Destruction Crew © vs. Stormfront (Al Snow & Alex Porteau)

 Destruction Crew | Pro wrestling, Wrestling wwe, Wrestling superstarsLeif Cassidy | Ring the Damn Bellimage.jpeg.2899852a305fa06798d1ec416bc14978.jpeg

The Destruction Crew fought hard in 1988 to gain respect, working their way up to become Pacific Tag Team champs. In the new year, their most persistent challengers have been Stormfront, and Snow and Porteau have come incredibly close on several occasions to snatching the titles away from DDP's team. Once again, this duo provided a considerable challenge to Bloom and Enos, and it looked on several occasions that this just might be the night. Sadly, DDP's interference was able to tip the scales in his teams favour, setting Porteau up for a double clothesline that kept the titles in the hands of the champs. A tough loss for Stormfront, but you can't keep a good team down for long.

 

Pacific Heavyweight Title Match : Barry Windham © vs. Ricky Steamboat

 Barry Windham: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)The Wrestling Insomniac: The Final Ride of Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat

It all came down to this. After two great nights of wrestling, this would be the big climax. The defending two time champion would put it all on the line against a former champion. After Steamboat had pinned Windham in a couple of tag matches already, so there was considerable excitement as to whether he could pull it off when it mattered. The challenger came out first, sporting a lei and greeted rapturously by the Hawaiian fans. Then came the champion, slowly making his way to the ring with a determined look on his face. Strangely, he came out alone, without his manager Paul Bearer. Things got even stranger when, once again, the lights went out as he entered the ring and, briefly, a triangle pattern shone in the ring. The same thing happened a week ago before his match with Bret Hart, and Windham and Steamboat were both confused by this, but nothing more came of it before they got down to brass tacks. It was the duel of lifetime, with Windham's strength and athleticism matched by Steamboat's fire and skill. They battled long and relentlessly, and the match went deep with neither man wanting to give an inch. It was shaping up to be another successful defense when Windham hoisted Steamboat on the top turnbuckle for the Superplex. But Steamboat locked his ankles and planted himself, fiercely fighting back with chops. He then hit a forearm smash to the face that knocked Windham to the mat. He went up to the top turnbuckle, and came off with a flying cross body press. One … two … THREE!!!! He had done it! The crowd exploded as Steamboat had won the Pacific Heavyweight Title for second time in front of his hometown fans. A dejected looking Windham still took time to shake hands with the new champ before heading back to the locker room. Scott Hall, the Rainbow Warriors, Bret Hart, Steve Austin, Stormfront, and many of the other fan favorites rushed out to congratulate the new champ and hoist him triumphantly on their shoulders. A fitting image to go out on, and we will be back next week with more PCW action.

 

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Night 1.

The OWC take advantage of the hotheaded Southern Boys.

The Suicide Blondes outfight the Irishmen.

Taker wins the family feud.

Soultaker claims another victim.

Azul pulls the win out of nowhere.

Dreamer hitting Scotty with the DDT just feels right.

The Jackal proves an effective field leader.

Christopher may have eaten a few pins recently but he wins when it counts the most.

Awesome doesn't take the title but i'm sure he's happy leaving the champ in a heap.

The Rainbow Warriors winning the title is a perfect end to night 1.

Night 2.

The Blood Syndicate may be outnumbered against the Citadel but they aren't necessarily outmatched.

Jackal always seems off his game when trying to help Cactus.

Phoenix Rising & Can-Am still can't determine a winner.

Rose is hanging in there in a changing PCW.

Hall continues to be the bane of the Neighborhood.

Austin shows everyone -especially Bret- what he can really do.

Strange to think we'r in the post Severn era of the Submission title.

The Age of Regal has begun!

DDDp helps the DC break the trend of title changes.

The mysterious triangle appearing before the main event proves a bad omen for the Widowmaker. I wonder how Bearer and the others will react to that display of showmanship? In any event 89 may have been the year of the snake but in PCW it's the year of the Dragon!

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Truly amazing show! Great back-to-back matches to end night one, and great to see the Rainbow Warriors capture the gold! Loved the finish and the post-match angle for Cactus Jack vs Jerry Lynn! Scott Hall vs Curt Hennig is a classic dream match, hopefully we get more of it down the line! Really pleased to see Bret Hart and Steve Austin pick up the win here! Billy Jack Haynes looks really strong coming out of this one! Perfect ending, Ricky Steamboat is the champ!

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Dan Severn losing the Submission Championship is a shocker! Bound to happen at some point, but still a shocker nonetheless.

Lots of great matches on both nights in Honolulu. Dragon Azul vs Dean Malenko and Brian Pillam vs Mike Awesome...then we get the likes of Hashimoto vs Buddy Rogers on Night 2 and then Ricky Steamboat vs Barry Windham, where Steamboat becomes the one to finally beat Windham! That's huge going forward. Steamboat is built to be a West Coast superstar and then some. I enjoyed reading these shows as always.

 

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The Southern Boys woes continue as the Wrecking Crews cements themselves as contenders. 

The reformed Blondes get the best of the fighting Irishmen. 

Taker showcases the chokeslam but Lee has certainly proven himself. 

The Soultaker has a pretty devastating finisher. 

Azul eeks out the win over Malenko in yet another LHW classic. 

Dreamer gets a very satisfying pin on Scotty.

Jackal's methods come in handy, this time in a legit match. 

Well, when it counts, Christopher gets the job done.

Rose obviously has a plan going. 

Night one ends with an incredible and thrilling title change. The Rainbow Warriors are back and better than ever! 

Night 2,

Payne's previous injury is the difference here. However, the Syndicate still looked impressive. 

Jackal is nuts but a pissed off Cactus will be off the wall crazy. 

I love this feud going between the Can Ams and Phoenix. It's been a real gem. 

Say what you want but Rose always remains in the spotlight. 

Hall gets another high profile win but I have a feeling there's more coming with Hennig. 

Look at that, Austin pulls off the win and has got some real buzz going. 

Severn had one of the best title reigns in the game. However, right now is Haynes time. This will be one brutal title reign. 

Regal does it and I'm looking forward to his reign as CA champ. You've done an amazing job building Regal here. 

Thanks to DDP, the Destruction Crew walks out with their titles. 

After all this, we get a roller coaster ride of a main event. Steamboat is the man to finally dethrone Windham. Windham's reign was historic and now it's time for Steamboat to shine. Fantastic end, especially in Hawaii. 

Awesome show brother! 

 

 

 

 

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Pacific Wrestling Showcase from the Victoria Memorial Arena, Victoria, on ESPN / TSN, March 8th

 

Steve Austin vs. Mike Enos

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"Stunning" Steve was coming off a huge win at Aloha Spectacular, having scored the pinfall in his big tag team match with Bam Bam Bigelow and Chris Adams. He was certainly feeling his oats as he took on another member of the Diamond Exchange , one half of the tag team champs Mike Enos. Enos wasn't about to take a back seat to young Austin , throwing big haymakers at the two fisted Texan. But Austin would not be denied, ducking under a clothesline and then catching him with the Stun Gun for the win. Austin's mentor, Bret Hart, was at ringside and was eager to raise Austin's arm in victory after the match. It looks like Austin has the proverbial rocket on his tail and is on the way to big things, even in his rookie year.

 

The Suicide Blondes (Chris Candido & Louie Spicolli) vs. The Juice Crew (Beetlejuice & Big Juice)

 Chris Candido - IMDbA Look Back At WWF Superstars - August 29, 1992Art Barr | Online World of Wrestling

The next match would feature two teams hungry to climb the ranks of the always competitive tag team division. Both the Blondes and the Juice Crew have been generating a lot of buzz, and both teams threw themselves into the match with full vigour. Given his past behaviour, it was no surprise when, deep in the match, the Jackal could be seen sneaking down to the ring, no doubt to attempt something skullduggerous. Before he could fulfill whatever nefarious plan he had in store, he was intercepted by Silver King, coming to the aid of his New Generation brothers. Unfortunately, their battling proved to be enough of a distraction for Spicolli, leaving an opening for Big Juice to knock him off the ring apron with a big boot, sending him plummeting to the floor. This allowed the Crew to hit the Juice Loosener (Bearhug by Big Juice into a slingshot lariat by Beetlejuice) on Candido and give them the win. Although a disappointing result, I doubt this will keep the Blondes down for long.

 

Jerry Lynn vs. Dean Malenko

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He may claim to not be the leader of the New Generation, but Jerry Lynn has been the front man for the group , and all eyes were on him as he took on the Man Of 1000 Holds. The two had a technical showdown that held the fans spellbound as they went back and forth. It seemed like they were still in the process of testing each other as the bell rang, signalling a 10 minute time limit draw. Hopefully, these two will get more time at some point on a bigger stage.

 

Interview : Don Coss stands in the ring

 

Coss : Ladies and gentlemen, my next guest had the high point so far of his return to PCW when he won the Pacific Heavyweight Title in his hometown of Honolulu … Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat!

 The Wrestling Insomniac: The Final Ride of Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat

The crowd explodes in cheers as the new champion heads to the ring. Steamboat took time to shake hands and give hugs to some of the fans before joining Coss.

 

Coss : Well, Ricky, let me congratulate you on becoming the Pacific Heavyweight Champion for the second time, this time in front of your home fans in Hawaii!

 

Steamboat : Thank you, Don, it was a great honour to be able to wear this title once again, and to do it in Hawaii made it ever so much sweeter. But I want to take a moment to acknowledge the previous champion. Barry Windham, I may not agree with your tactics, but you were definitely a fighting champion, and it took all I had to take this title from you. I will do everything I can to follow you in that example and take on all contenders.

 

Coss : You certainly don't seem to be taking it easy on yourself and giving yourself a break after winning the title. What sort of challenges are you looking to face?

 

Steamboat : Well, first things first, Barry Windham will be getting a rematch for the title tomorrow in Vancouver. He has certainly earned it. Both Masahiro Chono and Genichiro Tenryu have let it be known they are looking for title opportunities, and they definitely have a claim on it. Buddy Rose is always a contender, and Billy Jack Haynes has been coming on strong. But rest assured, I will duck no challenges and do my best to be a champion that the Pacific Coast fans can be proud of.

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Brady Finta

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On the opposite side of the match between Hart and Austin and the Diamond Exchange, Bam Bam Bigelow seems to be taking being pinned quite personally. The sense that he has lost face in the eyes of his Diamond Exchange colleagues was clear in this match, and he was about to take his frustrations out on his opponent. He battered poor Finta from pillar to post, even going up to for his dreaded Nuclear Splash to crush the unfortunate man. Even then, DDP's response to his man seemed distinctly cool. It looks like the Beast From The East has to dig himself out of something of a hole with his teammates.

 

Golden State Tag Team Title Match : The Rainbow Warriors (Brian Adams & Vic Steamboat) © vs. The Southern Boys

 Top 10 Outstanding Facts about Brian Keith Adams - Discover Walks BlogVic Steamboat – Online World of WrestlingRasslin' History 101 on Twitter: "Those "Wild-Eyed Southern Boys":Tracy  Smothers and Steve Armstrong circa late-1980's https://t.co/lWjQI5n5E3" /  Twitter

Similar to the Dragon's big win, the Rainbow Warriors also had a main event title win in front of their hometown fans at Aloha Spectacular. Having taken the Golden State belts from the Midnight Express, Adams and Steamboat wasted no time in getting right into the thick of things, defending their new titles against the former Pacific Tag Team champs. The Southern Boys have been struggling lately, and were looking to get back on track in this title match. They certainly acquitted themselves well, giving the new champs a run for the money throughout the match. Smothers thought he had turned the tide when he took Steamboat down with a Savate kick. Unfortunately, he made the mistake of taking a moment to congratulate himself, failing to notice that the Demon had made the hot tag. He turned around and walked right into a spinning backbreaker and was pinned by the Crusher. Smothers and Armstrong are going to need to regain their focus if they want to get back on the winning track.

 

Pacific Television Title Match : Brian Pillman © vs. Wayne Bloom

 Anything Wrestling - 22 Years Later: October 5th, 1997 - WattpadWayne Bloom - IMDb

After the punishment he had taken at the hands of Mike Awesome and the Playboy Club at Aloha Spectacular, one could hardly blame Flyin' Brian if he chose to take the week off. That's just not the way the former Cincinnati Bengal plays, and even though he was sporting some welts and bruises from that match, he came in ready to go against the other half of the tag team champs. Bloom did what he could to capitalize on the damage that had already been done to Pillman, and did considerable damage of his own. But the speed and determination of the champion proved to be the deciding factor, hitting the Air Pillman to pull out the win. An important victory, but one has to wonder how much longer Pillman will be able to hold out while still looking over his shoulder for the Playboy Club.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver on Pacific Super Cards on ESPN / TSN , March 9th

 

Glamour Boy Shane vs. The Soultaker

 

Shane put in a game effort and was able to hold his own against the intimidating Soultaker. That all ran aground when Johnny Ace snuck into the ring and clobbered him from behind with a clothesline. This left Shane open for Soultaker to hit the Exorcism (Spine Snapper backbreaker) and get the win.

 

Brian Lee vs. Johnny Ace

 

Taking umbrage at his interference in the previous match, Glamour Boy Shane and Tommy Dreamer came down during this match to give the death glare to Ace. They didn't do anything other than stare him down, it was enough of a distraction to leave him open to the Prime Time Slam which proved the decisive move for Lee.

 

Tommy Dreamer vs. Buddy Rose

 

After the shenanigans of the previous two matches, the ref attempted to lay down the law by banning Glamour Boy Shane and any members of the Playboy Club from ringside. However, he could not ban Tina Ferrari , as she had a manager's license, and she duly took advantage by snagging Dreamer's leg while he ran the ropes. Rose eagerly capitalized by nailing Dreamer with the Inside Out Backbreaker and pinning him. Just goes to show, no matter what obstacles are put in his path, the Playboy will find a way to steal the win.

 

Dan Severn, Steve Blackman & Maxx Payne vs. The Oregon Wrecking Crew (Billy Jack Haynes, Gary Albright & David Young)

 

With Payne coming in still injured from his last 2 matches and Severn being rather listless following losing the Pacific Submission Title, it fell to Steve Blackman to carry his team for much of this match. In spite of a game effort on the part of Blackman, he was unable to prevent Severn from being pinned following a takeover suplex by Albright.

 

Bret Hart vs. Fit Finlay

 

This was a ferocious battle between two of the best wrestlers in PCW. Finlay was able to fight his way out of attempts at the Sharpshooter, but was taken down with a second rope bulldog that gave the match to the Hitman.

 

Pacific Heavyweight Title Match : Ricky Steamboat © vs. Barry Windham

 

The evening would close off with a rematch from Aloha Spectacular. Once again, Windham's entrance was interrupted by the lights going out and a triangle pattern being lit up in the ring, which clearly infuriated Windham. This didn't stop him from having another epic classic with the new champion. Windham pulled out all the stops to try to regain the title, culminating in going up top to finish him off with a flying Western Lariat . Steamboat still had the presence of mind to duck the move, and was them able to wrap up the felled Windham in a Schoolboy rollup to emerge triumphant in his first title defense of his new reign.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Kelowna Memorial Arena, Kelowna, March 10th

 

The Dragon Kings (Dragon Azul & Silver King) vs. The Can-Am Express

 

These two teams had an incredibly competitive match that ended when Furnas executed a highly impressive rana to pin Dragon Azul.

 

Eddie Guerrero vs. Scotty The Body

 

Scotty didn't have the Playboy Club to interfere in this match but still was able to sneak in a cheap shot to set up the Body Shot (DDT) and get the win.

 

Dustin Rhodes vs. Cactus Jack

 

This was a bare knuckle slugfest that went to Rhodes by way of the Running Bulldog Headlock .

 

Pacific Tag Team Title Match : The Destruction Crew © vs. Stormfront (Al Snow & Alex Porteau)

 

Another rematch from Aloha Spectacular saw Stormfront give a considerable challenge to the champs before a snuck in sledgehammer shot to the midsection by Enos left Porteau vulnerable to a Butterfly Suplex by Bloom.

 

Scott Hall vs. Curt Hennig

 

Another ferocious battle between these two that saw Hall emerge victorious with the Gator Breaker (Fallaway Slam)

 

California Title Match : Steven Regal © vs. Billy Gunn

 

In his first title defense, Regal outmaneuvered the genial Texan and defeated him with the Regal -Plex.

 

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Victoria.

Austin keeps his momentum going.

The Juice Crew derail the Blondes.

Lynn and Malenko were just getting started.

The Dragon just got the gold and is already making a list of who he's looking out for.

Bigelow blows off some steam but things are still tense with DDP.

The Rainbow Warriors and Flyin' Brian end the night with back to back defenses.

Vancouver.

I like how you connect the first three matches. Soultaker and the Bulldozer take advantage while Rose shows Dreamer why he's the kind of the Northeast.

The OWC prey on deflated opposition.

Finlay gets taken out by the Hitman.

Windham has had enough of this little lightshow that's been following him around.

Kelowna.

The New Generation unveils another exciting new tag team.

Scotty and Dustin both get solid wins.

The DC manage to hold onto the gold again.

Hall proves to have Hennig's number.

Regal shows his title win was well earned.

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No doubt about it, this Austin kid is going places.

The Juice Crew take advantage of all the chaos and get the win. 

I like that Malenko has been sort of the measuring stick for the New Generation. 

Steamboat is a great fit as champ in PCW. He definitely has a lot of heels to work with. 

Bam Bam is on the right track but it seems he still has some work to do with the Exchange. 

The Warriors look good in their first title defense. On the flip side, the Southern Boys have really fallen on hard times. 

Pillman's injuries are taking a toll, but man he's a true fighting champ. 

Vancouver,

I agree with AD, I always like to use outside interference and payback later on to further feuds. 

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Rose always manages to stay in the spotlight here. 

Severn and Payne were off tonight while the OWC seem unstoppable. 

Bret racks up another solid win. 

Steamboat proves his title win was no fluke. I'm so intrigued with what's going on during Windham's entrances. 

Kelowna,

Can Ams have been lighting it up lately. It's cool that we both have a team called the Dragon Kings. For a while we both had Midnight Express teams going. Great stuff 

Scotty might have a claim for a LHW title shot. 

Dustin vs. Cactus is a fun match up. 

Looks like Stormfront will have to work their way back up for another title shot. 

Hall takes down Hennig once again. 

Regal's off to a good start with the CA title. 

 

 

 

 

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Pacific Wrestling Showcase from the Portland Sports Arena, Portland , on ESPN / TSN, March 15th

 

Steve Austin vs. Chris Adams

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Steve Austin has been on an absolute high lately in PCW and it doesn't seem like anyone can slow him down, least of all his mentor Bret Hart. Hart, who was at ringside , clearly has realized that his pupil was ready to run and is just letting him off the leash to go where he wants to go. In this case, he is challenging one of their most hated enemies, Chris Adams of the Diamond Exchange, and he certainly wasn't holding back. He went all out against the Gentleman, and Adams seemed startled by how much Austin was dishing out. Austin's enthusiasm got the better of him and led to recklessness when he charged in on Adams in the corner. Adams caught him flatfooted with the Superkick, knocking him out stone cold and getting the win. Hart was encouraging to Austin as he led him from the ring, but Adams and DDP were giving him a peculiar look, whispering to each other as they headed to the locker room.

 

Brian Lee vs. David Young

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David Young has been another breakout star from the PCW rookie class of 1989. "The Roughneck" has proven his worth as a member of the Oregon Wrecking Crew, holding his own with some of the toughest competitors in the territory. He was not going easy on himself by taking on the rough and tough "Bulldozer" Brian Lee, and they had a hard hitting match. Lee was able to take down Young with the Prime Time Slam, but Young clearly had gone up in the eyes of both Lee and the fans.

 

The Southern Boys vs. The Midnight Express

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The Wild Eyed Southern Boys have been on a precipitous decline since losing the Pacific Tag Team Titles to the Destruction crew, suffering a series of disheartening losses. They were clearly looking to unload their frustrations on the Midnight Express, and unload they did. Jim Cornette's men seemed to be in shock at the sheer violence that Steve and Tracy were dishing out, and it wasn't long before the Louisville Lip was tossing his tennis racquet into the ring to try to give his boys back the advantage. This wound up being intercepted by Tracy Smothers, who then used it to batter Bobby Eaton senseless. The ref had no choice to throw out the match, declaring a no contest, and the Midnights took that as their cue to flee the ring, leaving the furious Southern Boys in their wake. The fans' mouths were agape at what they just witnessed.

 

Chris Candido vs. Phil Lafon

 Chris Candido - IMDbWrestling With Sin: 177 | Ring the Damn Bell

After three matches that were high on the violence meter, the fans got a breather with a fresh technical matchup. Candido was a former Light Heavyweight champ, while Lafon is a member of the Can-Am Express, one of the hottest tag teams on the West Coast. They had a tightly contested scientific showdown, finishing when Candido caught Lafon coming off the ropes in a side slam, then went up top to hit the New Jersey Jam for the victory. Another one for the highlight reel of the Light Heavyweight division.

 

Brian Pillman & Billy Gunn vs. Buddy Rose & Mike Awesome

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After a brief respite, back to the chaos, which is no surprise given the presence of the Playboy Club. Full credit , though, Pillman and Gunn were tough men and not about to back down, even from the huge Mike Awesome. It was pretty much inevitable that sooner or later, Scotty The Body and Johnny Ace would get involved, which of course led to the Dreamboats responding in kind. Once again, the ref had to throw the match out, and it took a full complement of security to clear the ring. It won't be long before this situation blows sky high.

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Portland Memorial Coliseum , Portland , on Pacific Super Cards on ESPN / TSN, March 16th

 

Brian Lee vs. The Jackal

 

"Bulldozer" Brian Lee came out determined to keep his momentum going from his win the previous day, and was full of confidence going into  his match with the masked man. Part way through, Lee's old enemy Cactus Jack came to ringside, but instead of interfering in the match, he simply stared at the Jackal. With the Jackal so distracted, Lee was able to take Jackal down with a clothesline followed by the Prime Time Slam for the win. After the match, the Jackal and Cactus Jack started arguing but the rest of the Wild Things came out to calm things down, God help us.

 

Steve Austin vs. Bobby Eaton

 

Steve Austin, on the other hand, was coming off a loss the day before and was very much set on making up for it. Bobby came in already battered and bruised from the beating he had taken the day before from the Southern Boys, and Austin eagerly capitalized on it. Austin was all over Eaton throughout the match, and Beautiful Bobby was ultimately easy prey for the Stun Gun. You definitely don't want to show any weakness to Stunning Steve.

 

Jerry Lynn vs. Dean Malenko

 

After their recent time limit draw, many were eager to see just how this battle between Lynn and Malenko would go. Both men had the advantage at different points in the match, but it wound up going to Malenko after a jarring brainbuster.

 

Shinya Hashimoto vs. Fit Finlay

 

This would be a furious clash between two of the toughest men in PCW. Neither man seemed about to give an inch, but Hashimoto was able to grind down Fit Finlay enough to hit the Leaping Spike DDT and get the win.

 

Brian Pillman, Billy Gunn & The Dreamboats (Tommy Dreamer & Glamour Boy Shane) vs. The Playboy Club (Buddy Rose, Mike Awesome, Scotty The Body & Johnny Ace)

 

A follow up match from the night before, this was as chaotic as one could imagine, with the ref struggling to maintain order.  No surprise that it wound up breaking down with all 8 men in the ring. While Pillman was duking it out with Rose, Awesome ambushed him from behind with a clothesline and then hit an Awesome Bomb. Rose then added the final insult with the Inside Out Backbreaker before pinning Flyin' Brian.

 

Golden State Tag Team Title Match : The Rainbow Warriors (Vic Steamboat & Brian Adams) © vs. The Juice Crew (Beetlejuice & Big Juice)

 

The Golden State Tag Champs once again defended their newly won titles, this time against the bizarre Wild Things duo. The Juice Crew put in an intense challenge, but the Warriors prevailed when, in an impressive feat of strength, hit the Demon Suplex (Tiger Suplex) on Big Juice.

 

Ricky Steamboat, Bret Hart & Scott Hall vs. Barry Windham, The Undertaker & Curt Hennig

 

Once again, the mysterious triangle symbol appeared in the ring before the match, greatly agitating Windham while confusing his partners. The match was a fitting main event for a great evening, with Steamboat ducking a lariat from Windham and executing a single arm rollup for the win.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from McArthur Court, Eugene, March 17th

 

Kensuke Sasaki vs. Doug Furnas

 

Furnas pinned Sasaki following a rana, a surprising move from the big man.

 

Eddie Guerrero vs. Erin O'Grady

 

In a fast paced match, Eddie came out on top after hitting the Frog Splash on the Leprechaun .

 

Toshiaki Kawada vs. Phil Lafon

 

Phoenix Rising evened the score with the Can-Am Express after Kawada knocked out Lafon with a spin kick to the head.

 

Louie Spicolli vs. The Soultaker

 

Despite a game effort from Spicolli, he ended up going down to the Exorcism (Spine Snapper Backbreaker) from the Soultaker

 

California Title Match : Steven Regal © vs. Steve Blackman

 

A very tightly contested bout where Regal prevailed after ducking the Running Bicycle Kick and executing the Regal Plex.

 

Cage Match : Bret Hart vs. Bam Bam Bigelow

 

An exhausting weekend for the Hitman as he is in the main event on back to back nights. Both Hart and Bigelow were a bloody mess by the end of the match, where Bret was finally able to take down the Beast From The East with a Bulldog from the top rope.

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Portland.

Has Austin actually earned some respect from Adams and Page?

Lee was too Rough for the Roughneck.

The Southern Boys have lost their damn minds!

Candido proves a contender whether in singles or tags.

Another chaotic scene between The Playboy Club and their various foes.

Portland night 2.

Cactus gives The Jackal a taste of his own medicine.

Austin shows some killer instinct against Eaton.

Malenko takes the edge over Lynn.

Hashimoto wins the battle of the international tough guys.

Rose pins the TV champ and you just know he's gonna let everybody hear about it.

Big night for the Steamboat brothers as they each score the pin in their match.

Eugene.

Furnas opens some eyes in the opener.

Eddie catches the Leprechaun.

Kawada avenges his partner.

Louie gets his soul reaped.

Regal retains.

Hart survives being locked in a cage with a Beast.

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