Pacific Coast Wrestling

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Steve Austin vs Bobby Eaton is such a great match to put on, and a really nice win for Austin! The Playboy Club look really intimidating come out of these! Bret Hart vs Bam Bam Bigelow, terrific main event!

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Some tasty shows with Steve Austin continuing to look impressive against Chris Adams and Bobby Eaton. Bret Hart vs Bam Bam is a great main event to cap things off. Ricky Steamboat's title reign is also off to a flying start after defeating Barry Windham again.

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So many great match opportunities here. I also really like how austin is being used and groomed by some really top-tier workers around this time.

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Just now, LowBlowPodcast said:

So many great match opportunities here. I also really like how austin is being used and groomed by some really top-tier workers around this time.

Will always remember a call I got from my wrestling buddy Jim in mid 1991, where he literally said , "Did you see the WCW debut of future WWF world champion Stunning Steve Austin?" Austin was one of these guys who showed pretty much from the get go that he was the real deal.

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2 minutes ago, rainmakerrtv said:

Will always remember a call I got from my wrestling buddy Jim in mid 1991, where he literally said , "Did you see the WCW debut of future WWF world champion Stunning Steve Austin?" Austin was one of these guys who showed pretty much from the get go that he was the real deal.

he was given the TV title like pretty damn immediately when he came in as a company. It’s really interesting to watch the TV from that era because he debuts and then he is already pushed as a star. This was very different than a lot of the other guys that came in around that time that you would maybe see the job or work and then turn into a name Aaliyah Johnny be bad.

[spaldoni]

Hmmmm, it seems the Diamond Exchange have a little interest in Austin. 

Lee's been bulldozering the competition lately. 

WOW! Looks like the Southern Boys have taken a page out of Billy Jack's book. 

Candido is setting himself up for another shot at the LHW title. 

The Playboy Club is united and causing chaos. 

Portland,

Cactus..Jackal...Tick...Tick...Tick

Bad timing for Bobby. 

Malenko finally ends the stalemate. 

Hashimoto gets tested but comes out on top. 

I get this feeling Rose is setting himself up for a TV title run. 

Steamboat has had Windham's number. The mysterious triangle isn't helping Windham's focus. 

Furnas gets things going with a bang. 

Eddie gets back on the winning track.

Kawada evens things up as this feud continues. 

Soultaker has been another impressive breakout star.

Regal's title reign has been off to a good start.

After this weekend, Hart might be in line for a title shot. 

 

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Pacific Wrestling Showcase from the Oakland Alameda County Arena, Oakland, on ESPN / TSN, March 22^nd

 

Billy Gunn vs. Big Juice

 

In his short time on the West Coast, Billy Gunn has had his share of both wins and losses, but at the same time has made many friends among the fans. No matter what fortune has thrown at the amiable Texan, he has faced it all with a ready grin and a willingness to get back up on the proverbial horse. He had his work cut out for him tonight as he faced the powerhouse of the Juice Crew. Big Juice was certainly a formidable opponent, but Gunn came back and knocked him to the mat with a spectacular dropkick. He then followed up with the Sidewinder (spinning side suplex) to get the win. Gunn is clearly determined to make a name for himself in PCW.

 

Brian Adams vs. Genichiro Tenryu

 

Slowly but surely, Genichiro Tenryu has carved an impressive path through Pacific Coast Wrestling. As yet undefeated in singles competition, Tenryu has his sights set on the Pacific Heavyweight Title. Adams did everything he could in an heroic effort, but the Japanese legend always had an answer for it. After a series of jarring power moves, Tenryu knocked the "Crusher" out with an Enzuigiri and pinned him. Ricky Steamboat has a hot contender on his trail.

 

Interview : Don Coss stands in the ring

 

Coss : Ladies and gentlemen, my next guest is the former Pacific Heavyweight Champion … Barry Windham!

The crowd loudly boos Windham but he pays them no heed, wearing a ferocious scowl as he stalks to the ring.

 

Coss : Barry, I couldn't help but notice that Paul Bearer and the rest of the Neighborhood Of Evil aren't with you. Is something amiss?

 

Windham : *grabbing the microphone* You shut your face and mind your business, Coss. I have something to say! For the last few weeks, somebody has been slipping me notes. In my locker, in my gear bag, on my car windshield, always the same notes. This triangle symbol and the message … "The Triangle Of Terror is coming for you!" Now this stupid triangle symbol keeps showing up before my matches. Well, I am sick and tired of this crap! I don't know who it is, but you had better knock it off. Is it you, Hall? The Citadel? Cornette? Buddy Rose … you've had it in for me since I beat you for the title. That idiot in the mask? I don't care! You want to come after me, do it face to face, like a man! I'm not going to give you a second warning!

 

The Force Of July (The Patriot & The Eagle) vs. The Fighting Irish (Fit Finlay & Erin O'Grady)

 

 

"The Leprechaun" Erin O'Grady is another young star in the making who has ben gradually forging a reputation it the territory. No matter what the result of the match, his opponent always come out knowing they have been in a fight, and his mentor Fit Finlay has been a constant source of support and encouragement for his feisty nature. The fan favorite team of the Force Of July did everything they could to corral him, but it was like trying to tame a wildcat. It took a mighty double flying clothesline to keep him down for good, and afterwards, the Patriot and the Eagle were looking at him with a new respect.

 

David Young vs. Travis Sampson

 

Keeping with the theme of rookies making an impact, the "Roughneck" David Young has moved fast since his arrival, forming quick allies in the Oregon Wrecking Crew and being a big part of their reign of terror. Sampson was undoubtedly regretting signing this contract, being swiftly and easily dismantled by Young before being taken down for good with the Spinebuster Slam. People had best be on their guard with the OWC, no matter which one they are facing.

 

Shinya Hashimoto vs. Bam Bam Bigelow

 

While Young is secure in his friendship with the Oregon Wrecking Crew, relations seem to have soured between Bigelow and the Diamond Exchange. After suffering some hard fought losses, the Beast From The East has found himself the proverbial unfavorite child of DDP's family. He tried to make up for it in this match by taking the fight right to Hashimoto, but the Japanese star capitalize on his aggression and lure him into recklessly making costly mistakes. Page's annoyance in his man's performance increased as the match went on, and when Hashimoto got Bigelow up for a body slam, Page took matters into his own hands, reaching into the ring with his cane and whacking Hashimoto's knee. This caused Hashimoto to topple over with Bigelow on top, causing Bam Bam to get the pinfall. Regardless of the result, DDP had a look of intense disgust on his face as they left the ring.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Cow Palace , San Francisco,  on Pacific Super Cards on ESPN / TSN, March 23^rd

 

Jerry Lynn vs. Dean Malenko

 

Malenko attempted a Brainbuster, but Lynn flipped out of it and countered with a German Suplex that got the three count.

 

Dustin Rhodes & The Dreamboats (Tommy Dreamer & Glamour Boy Shane) vs. Buddy Rose, Mike Awesome & Scotty The Body

 

Dreamer had Scotty locked in the Dream Weaver (modified Sleeper) but was clobbered from behind by Mike Awesome. The allowed Scotty to hit the Body Shot (single arm DDT) to give the win to the Playboy Club

 

Dan Severn vs. Stan Lane

 

In his first singles match since losing the Pacific Submission Title, Severn seemed tentative against the Man With Educated Feet. Severn was able to rally and pin Lane after a takeover suplex, but seemed quite frustrated after the match.

 

Pacific Light Heavyweight Title Match : Brian Christopher © vs. Eddie Guerrero

 

Guerrero crashed into Christopher in a dive outside the ring, leading to both men being counted out.

 

Pacific Tag Team Title Match : The Destruction Crew © vs. The Southern Boys

 

The champs won by DQ when Smothers hit Enos with the Crew's sledgehammer.

 

Pacific Heavyweight Title Match : Ricky Steamboat © vs. Masahiro Chono

 

In a long and hard hitting match with Genichiro Tenryu at ringside, Steamboat was ultimately able to put down Chono with a Diving Crossbody.

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Selland Arena, Fresno, March 24^th

 

The Suicide Blondes (Chris Candido & Louie Spicolli) vs. The Can-Am Express

 

A close tag team duel that went to the Can-Ams with a Cobra Clutch suplex from Lafon on Candido.

 

The Dragon Kings (Dragon Azul & Silver King) vs. The Jackal & Beetlejuice

 

This fierce battle went to the Dragon Kings with Silver King catching Beetlejuice in the Silver Crash  (diving Samoan Drop).

 

Billy Gunn vs. Cactus Jack

 

A crazy brawl that wound up going to a no contest when the ref was unable to get the match under control.

 

Maxx Payne vs. Johnny Ace

 

Big Maxx Payne took down Ace with the Payne Threshold (front layout suplex)

 

Pacific Submission Title Match : Billy Jack Haynes © vs. Toshiaki Kawada

 

Kawada was unable to get the powerful Haynes in the Stretch Plum , and wound up submitting to the Full Nelson

 

California Title Match : Steven Regal © vs. Vic Steamboat

 

The Demon gave the champ a considerable challenge but ultimately was pinned following the Regal Suplex

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Oakland.

Gunn just spilled some Big Juice.

Tenryu is on a roll.

Windham is fed up with the Triangle of Terror.

O'Grady continues to impress, even if he has a tendency to take pins.

Young gets his own chance to show-off.

Page has to help Bigelow get the win and he is not happy about it.

San Francisco.

Lynn and Malenko put on another fun display.

Awesome proves the deciding factor.

Severn gets back in the winners column but but it doesn't improve his mood.

Eddie gets a little carried away.

Smothers' temper blows a shot at the title.

Steamboat fends off one half of the Blood Syndicate.

Fresno.

The Express best the Blondes.

The DK's defeat a reshuffled Wild Things.

Cactus makes things a little too Wild for Gunn.

Payne gets an Illustrious win.

Haynes & Regal close the loop by holding onto their gold.

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I'm really loving the tag team division here! Ricky Steamboat versus Masahiro Chono is such a cool main event!

[spaldoni]

Gunn wants to make sure he's mentioned in the rookie buzz. 

You're right, Tenryu is coming for Steamboat's title. 

Whoever is behind the triangle better come out and face the Widowmaker. 

The fighting Irishmen come up short but the Patriots know they were in a fight. The Patriots are still favorites of mine. 

Like Gunn, Young's name is in the rookie buzz. 

No matter what, Bigelow juts can't get on DDP's good side. 

Cow Palace,

Malenko and Lynn keep tearing it up. 

The Playboy Club are more united the ever. 

Severn seems to be at a crossroads. 

Eddie gets wild and might have a rematch in the near future.

Southern Boys are unraveling. 

Steamboat retains but Tenryu was watching closely. 

Fresno,

Can Ams kick the night off with a big win. 

Dragon Kings get the best of the crazies. 

I can see Cactus and Gunn in a few more brawls.

Payne scores and impressive win. 

Billy Jack is going to have quite the reign. His current attitude is perfect for the submission title.

Regal's finding his groove as CA champ. 

 

 

 

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Pacific Wrestling Showcase from the Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , on ESPN / TSN, March 29^th

 

Jerry Lynn & The Suicide Blondes (Chris Candido & Louie Spicolli) vs. Dean Malenko & The Can-Am Express

 

Lynn and Malenko have been lighting up the cards on TV shows and house shows alike with a series of hotly contested singles matches, and tonight, they would face off in a six man tag. Their partners were two of the most exciting tag teams in PCW's crowded tag division, and they certainly delivered in action. But the fans were most keen to see Lynn and Malenko square off, and gave a whoop whenever they were in the ring together. They kept the fans on their toes with plentiful near falls, but Lynn ultimately came out on top with a quickly executed Victory Roll. One can feel certain that this will only inspire Malenko to come out for the next match even more fixed on getting the win.

 

Barry Windham vs. John Kenney

 

Lately, the former Pacific champ has been at his wits end being tormented by the mysterious Triangle Of Terror. Going from notes to arena lights, this enigmatic entity has seemed to have made it's mission to drive Windham crazy. The Widowmaker wore a ferocious scowl on his face and was looking over his shoulder for any sign of the Triangle, whatever or whoever it was. There was no sign of either the Triangle or the symbol, so he instead focused on annihilating poor Kenney. Even clobbering him with the Western Lariat was not enough, and Windham followed up by hoisting Kenney's unconscious form up on the top turnbuckle and executing the Superplex to finally put him out of his misery. Even then, Windham kept glancing around after the match. Something tells me it won't be long before Windham cracks up.

 

Steve Blackman vs. Shinya Hashimoto

 

With Dan Severn in the doldrums following his loss of the Pacific Submission Title, Steve Blackman has taken it on himself to bring the Citadel back up to a position of prominence. He brought that positive energy into his match with Shinya Hashimoto. The Lethal Weapon and the Japanese star had a high energy battle of kicks and attempted submissions, neither man holding dominance for long and going to a 10 minute time limit draw. Despite not getting the win, Blackman was quite enthusiastic after the match and eagerly shook hands and bowed with Hashimoto, which Hashimoto graciously returned. We will see if Blackman is able to light a fire under the rest of the Citadel.

 

The Force Of July (The Patriot & The Eagle) vs. The Juice Crew (Beetle Juice & Big Juice)

 

The Force Of July have been a beloved team among the PCW fans pretty much ever since they made their debut on the West Coast. That said, of late, they have found a persistent annoyance in the Wild Things team of the Juice Crew. The bizarre duo have bedeviled the masked pair with their constant skullduggery and bizarre behaviour , and this match was no exception. Despite the Juice Crew's outlandish tactics, the Force Of July pulled out the win when the Patriot caught Beetlejuice coming off the ropes with a scoop powerslam. The FOJ are looking to rid themselves of this nuisance before they can gear up for a run at the champions.

 

Dustin Rhodes vs. Chris Adams

 

Dustin Rhodes has been in the wrestling business for a bit over a year, and in that time has started to carve out a comfortable niche for himself outside of the shadow of his legendary father . With a solid run as California Champion now complete, Dustin finds himself looking for fresh challenges, and certainly picked a formidable one in Chris Adams. Dustin more than held his own against the English Gentleman, and was on the verge of finishing off Adams with the Running Bulldog Headlock, only for Diamond Dallas Page to reach in and grab his leg to block the move. This gave Adams to opportunity to counter with a Belly To Back Suplex and, with a fistful of trunks, stole the win. Despite the disappointing result , Rhodes certainly proved he is not to be taken lightly.

 

Steve Austin vs. Cactus Jack

 

The next match featured two competitors at very different points in their trajectory. Stunning Steve is on a high after his big win at Aloha Spectacular, and is looking to capitalize to further his still emerging career. Cactus, on the other hands, is finding himself increasingly at odds with the Wild Things, the group he founded, and is struggling to prove that he is still the one to be in charge. Both men were very aggressive in this match, with a plethora of flying fists throughout the match. It wasn't too long before the action spilled outside the ring, and the two were so focused on their brawling that they failed to notice that the ref had counted them both out of the match. Cactus has long been known for his violent tendencies, but Austin is showing himself to have something of a hot temper of his own.

 

Pacific Television Title Match : Brian Pillman © vs. Johnny Ace

 

Flyin' Brian has been having his own great run as Pacific Television Champion, but has lately found himself plagued at every turn by the Playboy Club. Once again, he would be facing them with the title on the line, this time in the form of the Illustrious Johnny Ace, and Ace had Buddy Rose, Tina Ferrari, Mike Awesome and Scotty The Body in his corner. The ref swiftly laid down the law and declared that, while he wouldn't ban them from ringside, he gave them strict directions that , if he caught even a whiff of interference from them, he would not only disqualify Ace, he would dish out heavy fines to everyone in the Playboy Club. Regardless, Ace kept looking to the other members of the Club to take an active hand throughout the match, with annoyed Rose pointing to the ref whenever he did so. Ace wound up sufficiently distracting himself that a precision dropkick from Pillman sent him flying out of the ring. When he returned to the ring, Pillman caught him in a German Suplex that got the pinfall to successfully defend his title. As they returned to the locker room, Rose, Ferrari and Scotty were all glancing at each other and silently nodding. Hmmmm …..

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the LA Sports Arena, Los Angeles, on Pacific Super Cards on ESPN / TSN, March 30^th

 

The Dreamboats (Tommy Dreamer & Glamour Boy Shane) vs. The Southern Boys

 

The Wild Eyed Southern Boys came out extremely aggressively in this match, to the extent that they ended up losing by DQ when Armstrong shoved the ref to the mat.

 

Louie Spicolli vs. Buddy Rose

 

Despite an enthusiastic effort from Spicolli, Rose was his cool confident self and pinned him following the Inside Out Backbreaker.

 

Dustin Rhodes vs. The Undertaker

 

Dustin poured all he had into this match, going all out against the Dead Man, but the Undertaker was able to execute the Tombstone for the win.

 

Bret Hart & The Force Of July (The Patriot & The Eagle) vs. Bam Bam Bigelow & The Destruction Crew

 

While Bam Bam was tangling with Bret, the FOJ took down Enos with a double flying shoulder tackle to score the victory. Enos was clearly angry with Bigelow after the match for not breaking up the pin, although there wasn't really much the Beast From The East could do about it.

 

Scott Hall vs. Barry Windham

 

During an expectedly hotly contested bout, the lights went out and the Triangle Of Terror symbol was beamed into the ring. When the lights came back on, Barry Windham was furious, and stormed out to try to find the culprit, leading to him being counted out and the win going to a confused Scott Hall.

 

Ricky Steamboat & Dan Severn vs. Genichiro Tenryu & Masahiro Chono

 

A long and intense battle that went to the Blood Syndicate when Tenryu took Severn down with a belly to belly suplex

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling Show from the UCSB Event Center, Santa Barbara, March 31^st

 

Stormfront (Al Snow & Alex Porteau) vs. The Can-Am Express

 

A furious battle that ended when Porteau pinned Lafon following a takeover suplex

 

Maxx Payne vs. Mike Awesome

 

A battle of the big men that, despite considerable efforts from Payne, Awesome took with a mighty lariat

 

Brian Lee vs. Curt Hennig

 

In something of a shock result, Lee countered an attempted Perfect Plex with a slingshot into the corner, then followed up with the Prime Time Slam to pull off the upset.

 

Pacific Light Heavyweight Title Match : Brian Christopher © vs. Dragon Azul

 

When Dragon went up to the top turnbuckle, Jim Cornette knocked him off with a tennis racquet shot. Christopher capitalized with the Chris Cross (Full Nelson Facebuster) to successfully defend his title.

 

Chris Candido vs. Stan Lane

 

Candido ducked a Savate Kick from Lane then caught him in a schoolboy rollup to get the one two three.

 

California Title Match : Steven Regal © vs. Steve Blackman

 

It looked like Blackman was going to have his second time limit draw of the weekend, but at the 28 minute mark, the champion hit the Regal Cutter and pull out the win.

 

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10 minutes ago, rainmakerrtv said:

Brian Lee vs. Curt Hennig

 

In something of a shock result, Lee countered an attempted Perfect Plex with a slingshot into the corner, then followed up with the Prime Time Slam to pull off the upset.

 

 

Shocking to say the least... way to keep everyone on their toes.

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Malenko recruits some help against the New Generation but it doesn't work out.

Windham is on the lookout for his stalkers but they're a no-show....for now.

Blackman impresses Hashimoto.

The Force clearly aren't fans of juice.

I wonder if Page is as upset he had to help Adams as he was having to help Bigelow?

Austin show how Wild he can get.

Pillman retains and I'd be nervous if I were Ace right about now.

LA night 2.

I think it's safe to say the Southern Boys heel turn is complete as they rough up the Dreamboats.

Rose had to much experience for Spicoli.

R.I.P Dustin.

The blaming of Bam Bam continues.

Windham is on the hunt for the Triangle.

The Blood Syndicate with a massive win in the main event.

Santa Barbera.

The Express got snowed in.

Awesome wins a hoss fight.

Lee with a Perfect outing tonight.

Cornette once again on hand to bail out his champion.

Candido catches Lane slipping.

Regal and Blackman put on a clinic but the champ holds on.

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Happy to see the Force of July racking up wins here! Dustin Rhodes versus Chris Adams and Steve Austin versus Cactus Jack going back-to-back is really fun! Very interested to see what happens with Barry Windham! Ricky Steamboat & Dan Severn versus Genichiro Tenryu & Masahiro Chono is great main event!

[spaldoni]

Malenko and Lynn have a pretty competitive rivalry going. 

Ok, Windham's pissed. 

Blackman is getting his respect. On the flip side, he gives his as well. 

My guys the FOJ are getting back into contention. 

Thanks to DDP, Adams gets the win over a game Dustin. 

Austin shows he can get down. 

Hmmmm, I wonder what the Playboy Club are up to???

LA,

The Southern Boys storyline has been a lot of fun. They're snapping and they're going to full on explode soon. 

Spicoli has some fire, but Rose is so damn crafty. 

Tough weekend for Dustin. 

Even when it's not his fault, it's still his fault. Poor Bam Bam. 

Who keeps messing with Windham??? 

Tenryu is ready for Steamboat. 

Santa Barbara,

Stormfront stay in contention after that big win over the Can Ams. 

Awesome wins the battle of big men.

Oh yea, I would call that a big upset. That win catapults Lee to the next level. 

Great follow up by Christopher to retain. I loved that finishing sequence. 

Regal literally edges out Blackman to retain. 

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Pacific Wrestling Showcase from the Victoria Memorial Arena, Victoria, on ESPN / TSN, April 5^th

 

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

 

While the PCW tag division boasts two strong champions in the Destruction Crew and the Rainbow Warriors, there are a lot of promising young teams that are fighting for contention. Two such teams were squaring off tonight, with the Blondes and the Irish having a tightly contested bout. While O'Grady was as feisty as ever and gave a real scrap to the Blondes, Spicolli was able to take him down with a Samoan Drop and get the win. None of this, of course, affected Finlay's faith in his young partner and, little by little, the Leprechaun is starting to blossom under the tutelage of the Belfast Bruiser.

 

Billy Gunn vs. Curt Hennig

 

In his short time in PCW, Billy Gunn has become one of the best liked competitors on the west coast. Always ready with a smile and a handshake for the fans, the amiable cowboy has quickly garnered the affection of the fans. This has given him the encouragement to get on a bit of a roll lately. In the last couple of weeks, he got a big win against Big Juice as well as hold his own in a knock down drag out fight with the dreaded Cactus Jack. He would face much more imposing competition in the former Pacific Heavyweight Champ Mr. Perfect. Gunn acquitted himself well but it seemed like it was going to go to Hennig when he had the Texan set up for the Perfect Plex. But then, Gunn locked his legs to block the Perfect Plex, then countered with the Sidewinder (spinning side suplex). One … two … THREE! The fans exploded in cheers as Gunn had pulled off the biggest win of his brief career. Billy seemed a bit flabbergasted that he had actually pulled it off, but he has given his momentum the biggest boost imaginable with this huge win.

 

Interview : Don Coss stands in the ring

 

Coss : Ladies and gentlemen, my next guests are the former Golden State Tag Team champions … James E. Cornette and the Midnight Express!

Cornette and his men stalk past the booing fans as the head out to the ring.

 

Cornette : You mind your tongue, Coss , or I will slice you from nape to chops! And never mind that former champions business! I am the manager of champions. My man, Brian Christopher, is the Pacific Light Heavyweight Champion and is right at this moment training for his next defense. Ever since we arrived in this Apocalyptic hellscape you call the Pacific Coast, we have dominated the tag team ranks like no other team before or since. Two time Pacific Tag Champs and Golden State champs, we have separated the contenders from the pretenders. And now , there is a pair of pretenders babysitting our titles for us. Steamboat and Adams … no, not you two, the other ones … you have had a nice time of it as the belle's of the ball. Well, I hope you have enjoyed your fairy tale reign, because it is about to strike Midnight! Your championship dreams are about to turn back into a beautiful pumpkin, and my boys are going to smash them like it is the day after Halloween! I say good day, sir!

 

The Soultaker vs. Rory Freeman

 

While the Wild Things have spread chaos wherever they go, one of the more predictable elements of the group was certain victory from the Soultaker. This monster has left a trail of broken bodies wherever he has gone, and that trail ran right through Rory Freeman. Soultaker folded, spindled and mutilated the rookie before polishing him off with the Exorcism (spine snapper backbreaker). Can anyone stop the Soultaker?

 

Bret Hart vs. Barry Windham

 

In the years since they have both been in PCW, these two second generation stars have faced off several times, and it has always been a classic match. As yet, Hart has not managed a decisive victory over the Widowmaker, but with Windham's recent distraction by the mysterious Triangle Of Terror, the odds might be tipping a bit more in Bret's favor. As can be expected, Windham was anxiously looking all around as he headed out, but his entrance was uninterrupted by any display from the Triangle. He and the Hitman got down to business and it was another highly competitive match, although unfortunately marred by a strange ending. Windham was able to hit the Western Lariat on Hart and was about to go for the cover, when the lights went out and the Triangle Of Terror symbol was beamed into the ring. When order was restored, Windham was freaking out in the ring, screaming, "Come out! Come out and face me!" As he was doing this, a groggy Bret had partially recovered and reflexively hit a dropkick that send Windham flying out of the ring. Windham was not able to make it back into the ring in time and lost the match by countout. Once he had recovered his wits, Windham went tearing off to the locker room to find the people or person responsible, leaving a confused Bret back in the ring. Whoever or whatever this Triangle Of Terror might be, the had best be ready to face Windham's fury when he catches up with them.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver on Pacific Super Cards on ESPN / TSN , April 6^th

 

Jerry Lynn & The Dragon Kings (Dragon Azul & Silver King) vs. Dean Malenko & The Can-Am Express

 

Another long and exciting six man tag that came to a sudden end when Malenko hit a Brainbuster on Lynn for the win.

 

Brian Lee vs. David Young

 

A real slobberknocker that went to the Bulldozer when Lee pinned the Roughneck following the Prime Time Slam

 

Pacific Submission Title Match : Billy Jack Haynes © vs. Kensuke Sasaki

 

Bizarrely, during Billy Jack's entrance to the ring, the lights went out and the Triangle Of Terror symbol was beamed into the ring. This rattled Haynes but he recomposed himself enough to hit the Shoulder Breaker before forcing Sasaki to tap out to the Full Nelson. It looks like now the Triangle Of Terror aren't restricting their torment to Barry Windham.

 

Shinya Hashimoto vs. Johnny Ace

 

Ace seemed to be looking throughout the match for the other members of the Playboy Club to come to his aid. Not a good time for anyone to be distracted, as Hashimoto capitalized with a spinning back heel kick and got the pinfall.

 

Pacific Tag Team Title Match : The Destruction Crew © vs. The Dreamboats (Tommy Dreamer & Glamour Boy Shane)

 

These two teams were rocking and rolling in a great tag title match that was marred by Johnny Ace charging into the ring to attack Tommy Dreamer. Once again, he seemed to be looking for backup from the rest of the Playboy Club, backup that was not forthcoming. Too bad for the Illustrious One, as it resulted in him being on the wrong end of a severe beatdown from both teams, who were equally incensed at him ruining their match.

 

Pacific Heavyweight Title Match : Ricky Steamboat © vs. Masahiro Chono

 

Steamboat was facing off another ferocious challenge from Masahiro Chono, who, as always, had his mentor Genichiro Tenryu in tow. This was a long and intense affair that ended with Steamboat dodging the Yakuza Kick and catching Chono in a crucifix to just barely hold his shoulders down for the one two three. After the match, Tenryu entered the ring for a good long staredown with Steamboat, but then returned to the locker room without further incident.

 

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Pacific Coast Wrestling show from the Kelowna Memorial Arena, Kelowna, April 7^th

 

Louie Spicolli vs. The Soultaker

 

The Soultaker's rampage continues with another Exorcism (spine snapper backbreaker) victory, this time over Spicolli.

 

Dan Severn vs. Fit Finlay

 

Once again, Severn came out slow and somewhat lethargic. Finlay was having none of it, at one point full on slapping Severn to get some fight out of him. The Beast was shocked back into the match and was able to force Finlay to tap out to a half crab. Despite the surly nod of respect from Finlay, Severn still seemed downcast as he left the ring.

 

Toshiaki Kawada vs. Buddy Rose

 

Rose brought along Mike Awesome as an insurance policy for this match. He cashed that in when Tina Ferrari distracted the ref, allowing Awesome to rush into the ring and flatten Kawada with a mighty clothesline. Rose then hit the Inside Out Backbreaker for the dirty win.

 

California Title Match : Steve Regal © vs. Chris Candido

 

Another long title defense for Regal, going past 25 minutes before the champion was finally able to put down Candido with the Regal Plex.

 

Golden State Tag Team Title Match : The Rainbow Warriors (Brian Adams & Vic Steamboat) © vs. Scotty The Body & Johnny Ace

 

Ace came in battered and bruised from the previous night's shenanigans , as well as bearing a considerable chip on his shoulder with regards to his teammate. This was not helped by Scotty ignoring him for the entirety of the match, leaving Ace to get destroyed by the Warriors with the Refraction(suspended vertical suplex by Adams into a flying cross body press by Steamboat). After the match, Ace started arguing in the ring with Scotty as the rest of the Playboy Club came out to mediate … at least until Tina Ferrari nailed him from behind with a low blow. When Ace doubled over, Scotty hit the Body Shot. Rose then followed up with the Inside Out Backbreaker, and Awesome put him down for good with the Awesome Bomb. To add insult to injury, Tina spat on the prone form of Ace as the Playboy Club strutted out of the ring. It looks like Ace's tenure in the Playboy Club was not so Illustrious after all, and is most certainly at an end.

 

Pacific Television Title Match : Brian Pillman © vs. The Jackal

 

After the nonsense of the previous match, the evening closed out with a ferocious TV title defense, with Pillman outlasting the sinister Jackal and pinning him following a Victory Roll.

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Victoria.

The Suicide Blondes are climbing the tag ranks.

Another less than Perfect outing for Hennig.

Always nice to hear from Cornette. 

Soultaker is on a roll.

The Triangle strikes again!

Vancouver.

Malenko with another win on Lynn.

Lee's momentum continues.

So now the Triangle is after Haynes? Interesting.

I think Ace just got ditched.

Steamboat with a successful defense over the Jr member of the Blood Syndcate.

Kelowna.

Soultaker doubles up on the loop.

Finlay snaps Severn back to form...for a while.

The Club is on point to help Rose over the line.

Regal is doing some real marathons lately.

And it's official, Ace is out.

Pillman closes the night on top.

[Scarlet-Left]

I hope the Suicide Blondes can take this run pretty far! Billy Gunn looks great with a win over Curt Hennig! Bret Hart versus Barry Windham is a really fun main event! Ricky Steamboat and Genichiro Tenryu in a stare-down is a cool visual! 

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Very curious to see what the Triangle of Terror is about. They are picking some interesting targets.