spaldoni Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 USWA TV @ The Knoxville Civic Center 8-7-85 Footage from last week's TV show is shown as Terry Funk returns and attacks Jerry Lawler then follows with a wild promo. Lance Russell: Hello again wrestling fans and welcome to another edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA Network. We all saw the shocking return of Terry Funk last week. Tonight we'll hear from Jerry Lawler who's at home recuperating. Terry Funk will be out here a bit later. A lot of action going on tonight as you'll see Tommy Rich, Sunny War Cloud, the Medics, DJ Peterson, Yoshiaki Yatsu, Gerry Morrow and Hercules Ayala. The Electrifying Ben Bassarab goes one on one with Super Steve O. Huge main event as the Karachi Vice will defend the USWA tag team titles against American Made. Fans let's get to the ring! "The Wrecking Machine" DJ Peterson vs. Willie Lopez DJ just mauls Lopez over with several power moves. DJ back drops Lopez, then goes to the top rope. Lopez staggers up and DJ puts him down with a flying shoulder block for the pin! DJ pumps his fists to the cheering fans then heads to the podium. Lance: Another impressive win for DJ Peterson. DJ, you and Kevin Kelly have been going at it all over the territory and I've been informed that the two of you will wrestle at the Labor Day Star Wars. DJ: Lance, this all started up in New York and I plan on finishing it in Fort Worth. Kelly! Come Star Wars, you're mine! Commercial Break "Champagne" Gerry Morrow vs. Frank Miles Morrow easily wins the match with the Sleeper. The fans boo as Morrow heads to the podium with a bottle of champagne and a glass. Morrow: Just one moment Lance. Morrow pours himself some champagne. Morrow: A toast, to yet another victory. Ahhhhhh yes. While Morrow drinks, footage is shown of Morrow smashing his bottle of champagne over Porkchop Cash's head! Lance: What you did to Porkchop Cash last week was absolutely despicable. Morrow: I poured the man a glass of champagne and offered a toast but what does he do? He pours it on the ground. What he did was despicable. I did what I needed to do and like I've said before I'm not going to sweat the small stuff and Mr. Cash is not worth my time. Now if you'll excuse me I have finer things to do with my time. Lance: Well I don't think Porkchop Cash is done with him because I know they will be facing each other at Star Wars. Commercial Break Lance: Fans, with me now is Dr. Dream Machine. Dream it's going to be you and Dick Slater for the Central States title at Star Wars. You guys have been involved in some wild slugfests recently. Dream: Dr. Dream Machine has been rejuvenated, reinvigorated, recharged and ready to win that Central States title babay! Dicky Boy Slater is nothing but a chump! He don't deserve that belt babay! He's nothing but a wimpy gutless loser and Dr. Dream Machine is going to pound him down to the ground bab.... Slater runs out and tackles Dream Machine!!! Slater just starts pounding on Dream's head as the fans go wild. A swarm of officials run out to break it up. Commercial Break Sunny War Cloud vs. Todd Rooney Sunny swings Rooney to the ropes and puts him down with a chop. Sunny goes to the top rope. Rooney staggers up and Sunny nails him with a tomahawk chop for the pin! Sunny is in the middle of a promo when Vinnie Valentino comes out escorted by several ladies. Vinnie: Whoa Whoa Whoa hold the phone because the Vin Man is here. I apologize to Mister Rain Cloud here but I want to remind everybody that the USWA still owes the Vin Man a title shot and I'm going to get it this week, so if you fans want to see a new champ crowned then you got to buy a ticket. Lawler! You better stop worrying about Terry Funk and stay focused on me, the Vin Man, yea! Vinnie turns around and Sunny War Cloud drops him with a chop! The fans cheer as Sunny yells out a war cry. Lance: (Smiling while looking down at Vinnie) We'll be right back Commercial Break Lance: That was... Vinnie pops up Vinnie: First Lawler cheap shots me last week and now that Rain Cloud does it. Rain Cloud! You need to be taught a lesson. I'm challenging you to a match next week! Let's go ladies! Lance: Unbelievable. Fans back to the ring. The Medics w/Leilani Kai vs. Gary Williams and Sam Smith The Medics look great tonight using quick tags and solid teamwork. The end comes when Medic 1 catapults Smith into a diving clothesline from Medic 2. Kai shouts something to the Medics. The Medics grab Williams, swing him to the ropes and put him down with a double back elbow smash then pick him up and hurl him over the top rope. Kai and the Medics head to the podium as the fans boo. Kai: Did you see that Lance? That is why every team in the USWA is afraid to wrestle the Medics! Lance: It was very impressive. Now at Star Wars we already know Tui Selinga will face Siva Afi. I've been told that Ripper Morgan will clash with Hercules Ayala. A lot of bad blood there. Kai: Next week Tui Selinga will be here and you'll hear what he has to say about that monkey Afi. As for Ayala, there can only be one man at the top of the mountain and that man is Ripper Morgan. You can all watch when Ripper tosses Ayala down that mountain and into oblivion. Commercial Break Lance: Fans, we're going to take you to the King's home as the USWA champ had these words to say regarding Terry Funk. Lawler is standing in his backyard. Lawler: In the back of my head I always knew Terry Funk and I would cross paths again. Well that day has come. Terry Funk, you did your best to take me out and honestly you really didn't have all that much. Maybe you're getting a little soft Terry. A little weak. Well if it's a fight you wanted, hell all you had to do was ask. I'm challenging you to a match a Star Wars and I'll even put this title on the line. I beat you for it last year and brother I'll beat you again to retain it! Let's just see how tough you are face to face. But we both know the truth, you're nothing but a back shooting coward! On September 5th I'm going to send you running out of the USWA with your tail between your legs! Lance: Wow, the champ Jerry Lawler just challenged Terry Funk. I thi.... Boos as Terry Funk bursts on the scene. Lance: I'm sure you just heard the challenge. Funk: Of course I did you jackass! Lance: Terry, come on watch the language. We have a arena full of fans and millions of viewers watching on TV. Funk: I don't give a damn who's watching and I don't give a damn about that jackass Lawler! Does he think for one minute he intimidates me? At Star Wars I'm going to beat and stomp that egg sucking dog til he bleeds and begs for mercy. Then I'm going to do it all over again and then I'm going to take that title that rightfully belongs to me! And you better watch yourself Lance or you'll be next! Funk grabs Lance and pushes him back before leaving. Lance: Alright enough of that. What's with him? We'll be right back. Commercial Break "The Electrifying" Ben Bassarab vs. "Super" Steve O Steve takes off his Superman T-Shirt as the fans boo. The boos get louder when Steve does a Superman like pose. The bell rings. Steve runs over but Ben hip tosses him and follows with a dropkick that sends Steve through the ropes. Steve regroups and points up at Ben while yelling "Villain!" Steve gets on the apron, Ben nails him with a forearm blast, grabs him and suplexes him back in the ring. Ben hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Ben swings Steve to the ropes and back drops him then swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Steve gets his foot on the rope. Ben body slams Steve then hops on the middle ropes and comes down with a forearm drop 1..2..Steve barely gets his shoulder up. Ben picks him up, swings him to the ropes and goes for a clothesline but Steve ducks, swings back and hits a crossbody press 1..(Grabs the tights)..2..3! Steve quickly rolls out of the ring while Ben is telling the Ref he was holding his tights. Lance: Ok, here he comes. Steve if your suppose to be some kind of superhero then why did you resort to that cheap tactic to win the match? Steve: That Electrifying Man is a true villain. You saw all the cheating he was doing. He's a bad person and Super Steve O had to defeat him because in the end the hero always wins. Let that be a lesson to all of the cheaters and bad people in the world. Fear not because the USWA now has a true superhero. Lance: I don't know what's happened to that man but he clearly has some serious issues going on. And for the record, Ben Bassarab didn't cheat one time and is a very respectable man. Commercial Break "The Japanese Fury" Yoshiaki Yatsu vs. Roy Glader As Yatsu is wrestling, Les Thornton is circling the ring scouting. Yatsu finishes the match with an impressive sit out powerbomb for the win! Les Thornton and the TV champ Tony St. Clair join Lance at the podium. Lance: Les, your man Tony St. Clair and Yoshiaki Yatsu have been battling to several 10 minute draws. I've been told that at Star Wars, Tony will defend his TV title against Yatsu in a no time limit match. Les: Mr. Russell, that is right up Tony's ally. One of the many reasons he's simply the best is because he's just getting warmed up at the 10 minute mark. Mr. Yatsu is a tremendous wrestler but Tony St. Clair is in a league all by himself. At Star Wars there will be one guarantee and that is Tony St. Clair will remain TV champion. Tony: (taps on his TV title) I couldn't of said it better myself. Commercial Break The camera zooms in on the pink "Beauty Shop" sign then pans down on Brenda Britton. Brenda: Hello and welcome again to the most watched segment in wrestling today, the Beauty Shop. Now you all know I have all the inside scoops and tonight will once again prove that. I have the debut of a brand new tag team in the USWA. Please welcome out Arthur Crews and Kenneth Timbs, the Company Men. Crews and Timbs come out wearing suits, sunglasses and carrying briefcases. Brenda: Welcome gentlemen. You guys really look sharp. Crews: You're looking at the best the 80s have to offer. You're looking at two men who went to Wall Street and took it over. Timbs: Indeed we did and after our stocks went through the roof we knew it was time to make some real money. Brenda we want to give you first crack at investing in the Company Men. It'll be the easiest money you'll ever make. Brenda: Wow! I'm flattered. I would love to invest in the Company Men. We'll talk in a minute. So what's in those nice briefcases? Crews: Inside these cases are important documents with information on all the top teams here in the USWA. Timbs: Brenda, we're way ahead of the game baby! Brenda: I'll say. I can't wait to see you two in action. Now let's go talk some business. Until next week toooooodles. Commercial Break Tommy "Wildfire" Rich w/"The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich vs. Trent Watkins Tommy does a lot of rule breaking before finishing Watkins off with the Thesz Press! Johnny runs in and starts stomping on Watkins. Tommy joins in. The fans go wild when RIP OLIVER hits the ring swinging a chair. Tommy gets out of there but Rip sends Johnny through the ropes with a chair shot to the back! The fans are up and cheering as Rip swings the chair around. Tommy helps Johnny out of there while yelling up at Rip. Commercial Break Hercules Ayala vs. Vic Dutro Ayala destroys his opponent then clamps on the bear hug rams him into the turnbuckles and belly to belly suplexes him over for the easy pin. The fans cheer as Ayala goes to the podium. Ayala: Ripper Morgan! Kai is right! There can only be one at the top of the mountain and it's going to be meeeeee! Commercial Break House show footage is shown of Timothy Flowers interfering in the 6 man title match. He clips Duke Myers as Gagne falls on top for the pin. Lance: I'm here with Timothy Flowers. You costed Duke Myers and The Technicians a chance for the 6 man titles. Myers had said he was done with you so what's the deal? Flowers: Myers! We're done when I say we're done and we're not done! Flowers storms off. Lance: He should of quit while he was ahead. Fans before we get to our main event. Next week you will see Sunny War Cloud take on Vinnie Valentino. Listen to this, Jerry Jarrett has said that the RPMS and Fabulous Blondes will wrestle one last time and the winners will get a tag team title shot at Star Wars! I've been told that the Grapplers will be here to issue a special challenge at Star Wars. Should be a fantastic show. Our big title match when we come back. Commercial Break USWA Tag Team Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. American Made As soon as the bell rings fists are flying. The Ref lets it go for a bit then gets control. Gama and Kernodle are going at it. Kernodle swings Gama to the ropes and clotheslines him down. Kirchner holds up his boot and Kernodle slams Gama's head on it then tags in Kirchner. They swing Gama to the ropes and double back drop him. Makhan runs in and American Made knock him back with a double forearm blast. The Ref guides Kernodle back. Kirchner picks up Gama but Makhan nails Kirchner from behind. Gama rolls over and tags in Makhan. Makhan works over Kirchner. Makhan slams him down and follows with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Makhan swings Kirchner to the corner and follows with a running clothesline then tags in Gama. Makhan chokes Kirchner while Gama kicks away. Kernodle runs over but the Ref guides him back. Makhan continues to choke Kirchner while Gama hammers away. Gama grabs Kirchner by his hair and throws him over then follows with a running neck snap. Gama runs over and slaps Kernodle. Kernodle runs in but the Ref guides him back. Makhan runs in, they swing Kirchner to the ropes but miss a double clothesline, Kirchner swings back and clotheslines them both! Kirchner dives over and tags in Kernodle. Kernodle hammers away on Karachi Vice. He knocks Makhan through the ropes. He body slams Gama then hops on the middle ropes. Gama rises and Kernodle nails him with a double axehandle to the head. Kernodle hoists up Gama and executes a fireman's carry slam 1..2..Makhan drops a knee on Kernodle. Kirchner runs in and pounds away on Makhan. Kirchner swings Makhan to the ropes and nails him with a boot to the mid section then follows with a knee lift. Gama sneaks up and nails Kirchner with a lowblow then hurls him out of the ring. Kernodle gets up, grabs Gama from behind and hits a back suplex 1..2..Makhan breaks it. Makhan picks up Kernodle and powerslams him over. The Ref guides Makhan back. Makhan jumps off the apron, grabs Kirchner and slams him into the steel post! Inside the ring, Gama executes a backbreaker on Kernodle then applies the camel clutch! The Ref looks at Kernodle then signals for the bell! Makhan grabs the titles and gets in the ring. He hands Gama a title. Thundering Boos as Karachi Vice smile and hold up the titles. Labor Day Star Wars 9-5-85 USWA Heavyweight Title Bout Jerry "The King' Lawler (C) vs. Terry Funk USWA Tag Team Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. RPMS or Fabulous Blondes Central States Title Bout "The Unpredictable" Dick Slater (C) vs. Dr. Dream Machine TV Title Bout- No Time Limit Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair (C) w/Les Thornton vs. "The Japanese Fury" Yoshiaki Yatsu Carlos Colon vs. Tiger Jeet Singh Sweet Ebony Express vs. The Lone Stars Tommy "Wildfire" Rich w "The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich vs. "Crippler" Rip Oliver "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs. "The Tidal Wave" Tui Selinga w/Leilani Kai Porkchop Cash vs. "Champagne" Gerry Morrow Hercules Ayala vs. "The Real Thing" Ripper Morgan w/Leilani Kai "The Wrecking Machine" DJ Peterson vs. "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly The Grapplers vs. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 And the Champagne keeps on flowing! Great show.... and I am hooked on Morrow! Dream Machine vs Slater is going to be a WAR! Not sure Vin Man learned his lesson. Must give it to him though as he has the guts to call out Lawler again. Really liking Lelani Kai's stable. The Medics and Tui are going to cause some chaos. Lawler vs Funk is BACK!!! Reminds me of the empty Mid-South Coliseum when these two went at it.... if I remember correctly It takes a genius to make Greg Gagne, Bruce Hart and Steve O interesting characters in this game. AWESOME JOB Poor Brenda... I thought stupid blonde was just a stereotype but if she believes that the Company Men are the greatest team of the 80's, she might must prove the stereotype. I will give them credit with all the info in the briefcase on the other teams.... They must be the first to use analytics. Rip Oliver vs Wildfire Tommy Rich could be main event anywhere in the country except maybe in this crazy world e created. Morgan vs Ayala.... this more than fulfills the need for two bog hosses going at it! Really looking forward to this one! I am used to the Patriotic team coming out on type in the end but I don't know about this one... Karachi Vice is DOUBLE WIDE AND DOUBLE TROUBLE as Gordon Solie would say Can't wait for Labor Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted August 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 USWA House shows 8-9 to 8-13 Tennessee, Indiana and Kentucky loop Gentry Center, Terre Haute Armory, Alumni Coliseum The Technicians vs. Central States 6-man champs The Elite (Gagne and Sammartino) w/Arnold Skaaland Solid tag match between two feuding teams to open the show. After a few minutes, chaos breaks loose. The Ref is trying to break up Gagne and Roop in the corner. Sammartino is holding Rheingans while Skaaland is ready to hit him with a loaded towel but Rheingans ducks and Skaaland nails Sammartino! Rheingans grabs the towel from Skaaland then nails him with it! The Ref turns around as Rheingans covers 1..2..3! Skaaland remains knocked out cold. Terry Funk vs. Curtis Moore Poor Curtis. Funk just annihilates him before putting him out of his misery with a piledriver! Funk then gets his branding iron and leaves his mark on Moore. Duke Myers vs. Central States 6 Man Champ Bruce Hart Skaaland is still reeling in the back so Hart is on his own. Good back and forth match with Hart using his wrestling skills against the roughness of Duke. Boos as TIMOTHY FLOWERS comes out and circles the ring. After a minute, he sees his opportunity and trips Myers coming off the ropes. Myers staggers into a cradle suplex 1..2..3! Flowers has a good laugh while back pedaling up the aisle. The Medics w/Leilani Kai vs. The Rock n Roll RPMS Awesome fast paced tag match that ends in a 10 minute draw. The teams keep fighting. RPMS knock the Medics out of the ring and want 5 more minutes but Leilani Kai smiles and tells them NO. "The Electrifying" Ben Bassarab vs. "Diamond" Timothy Flowers Bassarab has Flowers reeling with his high octane offense. Flowers comes back and breaks all the rules. Flowers throws Bassarab out of the ring. While the Ref is looking down and counting, DUKE MYERS his the ring and drops Flowers with a running forearm blast! Myers quickly exits. Bassarab climbs to the top rope and hits a flying leg drop for the pin! The fans cheer as Myers is the one laughing now. "The Wrecking Machine" DJ Peterson vs. "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly Another hard hitting contest that ends in a double c.o. NON-TITLE MATCH USWA Tag Team Champs Karachi Vice vs. Yoshiaki Yatsu and Masanobu Fuchi Fuchi has just arrived on the scene and his friend from Japan Yatsu wanted to team up with him. The very confident champs said they would be happy to unleash some punishment and agreed to the non title match. The champs arrogance might of been to much. The Japanese team totally caught them off guard. In the end, Makhan went for an avalanche in the corner but Yatsu moved, quickly tagged in Fuchi who nailed a staggering Makhan with a flying press from the top rope but Gama ran in and hit Fuchi with a chair to get Disqualified! Yatsu then super kicked the chair into Gama's face! That got a big pop. USWA Heavyweight Title Bout Jerry "The King" Lawler (C) vs. "The Vin Man" Vinnie Valentino Vinnie struts around with his entourage of women then grabs the mic. "It's about time! You're all invited to my big title win celebration later tonight because you're looking at the new USWA Champ, The Vin Man, Yea!" The place erupts when Lawler enters. The bell rings and Vinnie doesn't know what hit him. Lawler is all over him as he just beats Vinnie down for the first few minutes. Vinnie's head is busted open. However, Vinnie eventually turns things around and actually impresses with his skills. Vinnie suplexes Lawler then goes to the top rope. Lawler staggers up as Vinnie executes a beautiful sunset flip but wait, Lawler is still up and gets his balance then drops a fist down on Vinnie. Lawler slams Vinnie then goes to the middle rope and crashes down with his fist drop 1..2..3! The fans cheer as Lawler holds his title high. Screams as Terry Funk hits the ring but Lawler turns around and hits him! Both men are going at each other in a furious exchange. A swarm of security hits the ring. They keep breaking free and fighting. It takes awhile to finally separate them. USWA House Shows 8-9 to 8-13 Texas Loop Bernard Johnson Coliseum, Delmar Fieldhouse, Taylor County Expo Center The Grapplers vs. Two Local talents Pure squash for the Grapplers to get the fans going. "Ebony Express" Norvell Austin vs. "Lone Star" Gary Young Match ends in a Double DQ when their partners Sweet Brown Sugar and Joel Deaton interfere and start brawling. TV Title Bout Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair (C) w/Les Thornton vs. Sunny War Cloud After a few minutes, Sunny is in total control and on the verge of winning the title. Sunny goes to the top rope and is ready to leap off but Les pushes him off! St. Clair follows up with a floating butterfly suplex for the win. BOOOOOOO! The Fabulous Blondes vs. American Made Kernodle's back is still hurting from the TV match with Karachi Vice. After a valiant effort the hurt back comes into play as the Fabs really work it over before finishing him off with a double hot shot! Kirchner had to help Kernodle out of there as the Fabs were jumping up and down celebrating. "Ebony Express" Sweet Brown Sugar vs. "Lone Star" Joel Deaton Due to the events earlier both men's tag team partners are banned from ringside. This one is a wild back and forth match. The Ref gets knocked out and Deaton tries to hit Sugar with his bull rope but Sugar kicks him, grabs the bull rope and levels him with it! The Ref crawls over and counts 1..2..3! Young hits the ring and nails Sugar but Norvell quickly hits the ring! The Express double clothesline Young with the bull rope as the fans cheer. Central States Title Bout "The Unpredictable" Dick Slater (C) vs. Dr. Dream Machine This match never officially begins as they fight everywhere but inside the ring. 10-Man Tag Carlos Colon, Siva Afi, Rip Oliver, Hercules Ayala and Porkchop Cash vs. Tiger Jeet Singh, Tui Selinga, Ripper Morgan, Gerry Morrow and Tommy Rich w/ Johnny Rich This match goes over 50 minutes and everybody gets a chance to shine. The Ref really earns his money tonight as chaos breaks out several times. In the end it's pandemonium! Colon and Singh are both busted open and going at it! Tui is on the outside when Siva literally leaps over the top rope and dives on him! Ayala and Morgan are slugging away on each other! Cash and Morrow are fighting up the aisle. Rip Oliver is beating down on Tommy Rich's bloody head! Johnny Rich pulls out a pair of brass knuckles, climbs to the top rope and hits Oliver on the back of the head! Johnny yells at the Ref. The Ref runs over and counts 1..2..3! Heels win but the fight is far from over as the fans get another 10 minutes of chaotic brawling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den Scorpio Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Myers & Flowers mental warfare was a hoot to watch unfold. Lawler & Funk is a program I'm eager to see that payoff for. MONEY! Texas loop with color & 50-minute mains? Flair is somewhere, blushing! Love it. Nice touch with 10 more minutes to send the place home happy. Great loops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Great week of shows for the USWA. I think the Slater/Dream match gives the nod to the Texas loop this week as to my favorite but just by a hair. Loved how Myers came back for quick revenge! Give Vin Man some credit, he doesn't back down!..... Lawler vs Funk is going to be legendary. Enjoying the Ebony Express/Lonestars battles The Elite are atop my most hated list right now... and they had a very interesting night. I wonder if Skaaland os going to be made at his boys for letting him get knocked out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted August 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 USWA TV @ The Knoxville Civic Center 8-14-85 Lance Russell: Hello wrestling fans and welcome to another edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA Network. Tonight you will see the final showdown between the RPMs and Fabulous Blondes, at stake will be a tag team title shot at the upcoming Labor Day Star Wars event from Fort Worth Texas. Also tonight, Vinnie Valentino takes on Sunny War Cloud. Carlos Colon will be in action and we'll see the TV debut of Masanobu Fuchi. Central States 6 man champs The Elite will grace us with a match. All that and Terry Funk will be in the ring! And we'll hear from the USWA champion Jerry Lawler. Fans let's get to the action. Masanobu Fuchi vs. Vic Dutro The fans like Fuchi's hard hitting aggression as he nails Dutro with several palm strikes. Fuchi hits Dutro with a knee lift then grabs him and executes a bridging back suplex for the win! The fans cheer as Fuchi gives them a bow. Commercial Break Central States 6 Man Tag Team Champs The Elite w/Arnold Skaaland vs. Sam Smith, Willie Lopez and Trent Watkins The fans boo as The Elite strolls around the ring in their matching sweat suits. They each unzip their jackets and smile as they show off their 6 man title belts. Arnold wipes each title with his towel as the Elite stand there looking ever so smug. The Elite simply outclass their opponents. Gagne puts Watkins down with a high dropkick then tags in Hart. Hart executes a hanging vertical suplex then tags in Sammartino. Sammartino finishes the match with a powerslam! Boos as Arnold leads them to the podium. Lance: Well I have to say, your men are enjoying an impressive run as Central States 6 man tag champs. Arnold wipes the foreheads of the Elite with his towel. Arnold: Why do you seem surprised Lance? Of course they're enjoying their run. It's just to bad there's no serious competition. You saw the wrestling clinic they just put on. Who can compete with that? Nobody! Jerry Jarrett, call us when you can get us some competition. Lets go boys. Commercial Break Sunny War Cloud vs. "The Vin Man" Vinnie Valentino Vinnie is once again escorted to the ring by several beautiful woman. They each give him a peck on the cheek before exiting. The bell rings and Sunny is all over Vinnie with chops. Sunny swings Vinnie to the ropes and back drops him. Vinnie staggers up and Sunny drop kicks him through the ropes. The woman run over to help Vinnie. Sunny goes to the outside but the woman are standing in front of Sunny. The Ref is yelling at the woman. Vinnie gest up, grabs the ringside bell off the table then rushes over and whacks Sunny across the head with it! The Ref signals for the DQ! BOOOOOOS! Sunny is out cold as Vinnie and his ladies go to the podium. Lance: Oh come on Vinnie, that was clearly a cheap shot out of desperation. Vinnie: Whoa Whoa Whoa! Cheap shot? Nonsense. You saw that no good Misty Cloud threaten my ladies. Look how frightened they are. Misty Cloud is nothing but a monster! I'm a knight in shining armor and was simply protecting these beautiful ladies. Nobody messes with my gals! I'm the Vin Man...Yea! Lance: Yea right, some knight he is. I hope Sunny War Cloud will be ok. We'll be back Commercial Break The Technicians vs. Todd Rooney and William Hillman Technicians work over their opponents with some solid text book wrestling. The end sees Roop execute a shoulder breaker on Hillman. Roop holds Hillman's arm and tags in Rheingans. Rheingans comes off the top rope with a knee to the shoulder for the pin! Technicians cut a promo and say they're ready for a shot at the gold! Commercial Break "The Real Thing" Ripper Morgan w/Leilani Kai vs. Lucas Jones Kai escorts Morgan to the ring with the chain around his neck. The bell rings and she unleashes him! Pure squash as Morgan literally destroys Jones before putting him out of his misery with a big boot to the head! Kai hooks the chain back around Morgan's neck and takes him to the podium. Tui Selinga joins them. Lance: Leilani Kai, Star Wars will be a big night for your men. Morgan will clash with Hercules Ayala. Tui Selinga goes one on one with Siva Afi. Morgan is stomping and yelling as Kai yanks on the chain. Kai: Look at this man! Do you really think Ayala has a chance? After Star Wars, Ripper Morgan will stand alone at the top of the mountain. As for Siva Afi, well tell him Tui. Tui: Siva Afi, you uneducated banana eating monkey! It's time for the great Polynesian people to be represented by a civilized islander such as myself. You're a disgrace to the Polynesian culture and it's a good thing someone like me has the guts to finally put an end to the embarrassment of you! Kai takes them away. Lance: I think Siva Afi is a class act and I think he represents his people well. They will meet at Star Wars. Commercial Break Porkchop Cash vs. Ethan Rowe The fans cheer as Cash wins the match with a diving cross body headbutt off the ropes! Cash soaks in the cheers as he heads to the podium. Lance: Ok Porkchop, I know you haven't forgotten that hit over the head by Gerry Morrow with his champagne bottle. Cash: Gerry Morrow! Brother, you made a grave mistake and at Star Wars I'm coming to collect! Get ready boy because I'm fix'n to put a first class whoop'n on ya! Commercial Break When we come back, Tiger Jeet Singh is standing in a desert. He chops a cactus in half with his sword. Singh: Carlos Colon! That will be you! I have hated a lot of men in my life but I have never hated a man as much as I hate you! At Star Wars I'm going to make you bleed. I'm going to make you suffer and I'm going to put you down and bury you! Carlos Colon vs. Roy Glader Colon looks great as he hoists Glader up and drops him with a shin breaker. Colon applies the figure four and it's all over! Big pop as Colon heads to the podium. Colon: Singh! You started all of this nonsense. You almost blinded me with a fireball! I will never forget that! At Star Wars I will unleash all my anger and fury! You will be the one bloodied and defeated! Commercial Break The camera zooms in on the pink "Beauty Shop" sign then pans down to Brenda Britton. Brenda: Hey everybody it's yours truly with another ratings bonanza of a show. My guests tonight are considered the greatest USWA tag team of all time...The Grapplers! The fans cheer as the Grapplers come out. Brenda: I have to say, your resume is beyond impressive but some people say that every since you lost.... Grappler 1: (grabs the mic as Brenda flinches) Let me stop you right there Brenda because we're so sick and tired of hearing that! You were going to bring up our Crockett Cup loss to the Road Warriors and we're warning the next person that says that is going to get beat down! Grappler 2: That's right! We've been challenging the Road Warriors and we haven't heard anything. It's clearly because they're afraid! Grappler 1: So Brenda right now we are issuing a challenge once again to the Road Warriors but this time we're going to personally send this tape to Mid Atlantic because we want to make damn sure they hear our challenge! Grappler 2: Road Warriors! We're challenging you to a match at Star Wars! Come on down to Fort Worth on September 5th and we'll be waiting! Grappler 1: That's if you have the guts! Grapplers storm off. Brenda: Well, I've said this before and I'll say it again, I have all the biggest scoops in wrestling. We'll see if the Road Warriors accept the Grapplers challenge. My regards to Mid Atlantic and until next week toooooodles. Commercial Break Terry Funk vs. Harold Hoover Funk is wild and gives Hoover a big time beatdown! Funk finishes the match with a piledriver! Funk gets his branding iron and goes to town on Hoover. The crowd explodes when JERRY LAWLER his the ring and unloads on Funk! Lawler punches Funk through the ropes and goes out after him. Funk rakes the eyes and punches away on Lawler then goes to ram him into the steel post but Lawler stops him and rams Funk face first into the post! Funk is busted open as officials and prelim wrestlers run out to hold Lawler back. Commercial Break Lance is standing with Lawler. Lawler: Terry Funk! You've got nothing left! You're great when attacking from behind with a branding iron but face to face without a weapon, you're nothing! At Star Wars I'm going to expose you for the fraud that you truly are! Lance: I've never seen Lawler fired up like that. Star Wars will be a tremendous event as those two will wrestle for the USWA title. Back to the ring. The Lone Stars vs. Jason Riggens and Carl Kellerman Lone Stars keep it short as they win the match with a double clothesline! Lone Stars cut a promo and say the Sweet Ebony Express wont be getting up after their match at Star Wars! Commercial Break Lance: Before we get to our big main event, next week TV Champ Tony St. Clair will be in action as will the USWA tag champs Karachi Vice. Huge 6 man tag match as Rip Oliver teams with Duke Myers and DJ Peterson to take on Tommy Rich, Timothy Flowers and Kevin Kelly. And we all know wherever Tommy Rich is, his cousin Johnny will be right by his side. Dr. Dream Machine will be in the ring as will Super Steve O and Ben Bassarab. Should be a great show. Now lets get to the ring. Final Showdown Winners get a USWA Tag Title shot at Star Wars The Rock n Roll RPMS vs. The Fabulous Blondes These teams have been feuding and trading wins for the past few months. It all ends tonight and one team will walk away with a title shot. The action is at a fever pace! Back and forth non stop. Fabs get control and work over Lane. Chick tags in Regal and holds him while Regal drops a double axehandle from the top rope on Lane's head 1..2..Davis breaks it. The Ref guides Davis back as the Fabs execute a double suplex. Regal hops on the middle ropes and drops a knee 1..2..Kick Out. Regal tags in Chick. They swing Lane to the ropes and put him down with a double back elbow smash then follow with a double body slam. Davis runs in and punches Regal to the corner. The Ref guides Davis back. The Fabs swing Lane to the ropes and go for a double back drop but Lane kicks Regal and clotheslines Chick then dives over and tags in Davis! Davis is on fire and cleans house as he punches Regal through the ropes, then swings Chick to the ropes and back drops him. Chick staggers up and Davis executes a flying head scissors. Chick is staggering as Davis hits a rolling cradle 1..2..Regal breaks it with a forearm drop. Lane runs in and punches Regal into the corner. The Ref guides Lane back. Davis picks up Chick for a suplex but Regal runs over and clips Davis behind the knee! Chick falls on top as the Ref turns around 1..2...Lane breaks it! Regal runs over and has a furious exchange with Lane. Chick runs over to help Regal. They swing Lane to the ropes but Davis tackles Regal from behind as Lane ducks a clothesline from Chick then swings back and hits a flying press 1..2..3! HUGE POP! Regal is yelling at the Ref saying Lane wasn't the legal man but the Ref says the decision stands. The RPMS celebrate as the show ends! Labor Day Star Wars Fort Worth TX 9-5-85 USWA Heavyweight Title Bout Jerry "The King" Lawler (C) vs. Terry Funk USWA Tag Team Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. The RPMS Central States Title Bout "The Unpredictable" Dick Slater (C) vs. Dr. Dream Machine TV Title Bout- NO Time Limit Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair (C) w/Les Thornton vs. "The Japanese Fury" Yoshiaki Yatsu Grudge Match Carlos Colon vs. Tiger Jeet Singh "Crippler" Rip Oliver vs. Tommy "Wildfire" Rich w/ The Memphis Mafia Man Johnny Rich The Lone Stars vs. The Sweet Ebony Express "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs. "The Tidal Wave" Tui Selinga w/Leilani Kai Porkchop Cash vs. "Champagne" Gerry Morrow Hercules Ayala vs. "The Real Thing" Ripper Morgan w/Leilani Kai "The Wrecking Machine" DJ Peterson vs. "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly The Grapplers have challenged the Road Warriors ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Fun show leading into Labor Day Wars! Enjoying the Vin Man segments.... Laughed out loud when he called him Misty Cloud. Nice job continuing the push of Lelani Kai's stable. Morgan is turning into a MONSTER heel. Like reading how he is chained on his way to the ring. Tiger Jeet vs Colon is going to be a blood bath... make sure to send the video to Puerto Rico so the hometown fans get to see their man. WOW... big challenge to the Road Warriors by the Grapplers. Looking forward to seeing where this goes. As if we needed to hype up Lawler and Funk more... that is going to be WILD!! Nice main event and a big win for the Rock n Roll RPM's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted August 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 USWA House Shows 8-15 to 8-20 Dunn Center, Eblen Center, Ellis Auditorium "Super" Steve O vs. Larry Hazelton Steve wins it with a flying press. The Technicians vs. The Medics w/Leilani Kai After a few minutes all four men are fighting. In the middle of all the chaos, Rheingans cradles Medic 2 for the pin! Medics quickly get their heat back with a post match beating on the Technicians. Duke Myers vs. "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly These two take a break from their other feuds. You would think they were involved in a feud with each other because things get intense. They fight to the outside. The Ref counts as fists are flying. Kelly is going for a piledriver but Myers back drops him on the concrete and rolls back in the ring to beat the count and get the win. Tiger Jeet Singh vs. "The Electrifying" Ben Bassarab Singh is a madman as the boos thunder down on him while he swings his sword at the fans. Singh storms the ring and nails Bassarab with the sword! Singh beats Bassarab down as the Ref is trying to pull him off. A swarm of officials hit the ring and warn Singh. Singh threatens them with his sword before leaving. The match is a no contest. Hercules Ayala and "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs. "The Real Thing" Ripper Morgan and "The Tidal Wave" Tui Selinga w/Leilani Kai Wild tag match! Ayala and Morgan provide the hard hitting power while Siva and Tui provide some high flying action. Things get crazy when Siva and Tui fight to the outside while Ayala and Morgan brawl through the ropes on the other side. The Medics run down and ambush Siva! They grab a chair but the Technicians run down and attack the Medics! Siva grabs the chair and hits Tui, then rolls him in the ring. The Ref is still watching Ayala and Morgan tear into each other. Siva goes to the top rope and crashes down with a splash! The Ref turns around and counts 1..2..3! "Crippler" Rip Oliver vs. Tommy "Wildfire" Rich w/"The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich Once again these guys are both bleeding within minutes. After a wild 10 minutes, the Ref takes a bump. Oliver is in total control but Johnny Rich jumps off the top rope and nails him with a foreign object. Oliver goes down. Johnny puts Tommy on top, then throws the Ref over. The Ref slowly counts 1..2..3! Porkchop Cash and The Sweet Ebony Express vs. The Fabulous Blondes and "Champagne" Gerry Morrow This match keeps the fans on the edge of their seats. These guys go all out for over 30 minutes. Fabs and Express go back and forth with a fast pace. Cash gets his moments with Morrow but Morrow was always quick to tag out. The finish sees Cash knock Morrow off the apron. Norvell sends Regal flying. And Sugar nails Chick with a missile drop kick for the pin! Mega pop to end the night. USWA House Shows 8-15 to 8-20 Corpus Christi Convention Center, Amarillo Civic Center, Humble Civic Center The Company Men (Arthur Crews and Kenneth Timbs) vs. Dave Penson and Joey Souza Yea, the Texas fans don't like these corporate types. They end the match with a double DDT. "The Japanese Fury" Yoshiaki Yatsu vs. "Diamond" Timothy Flowers Flowers breaks all the rules but cant put Yatsu away. Flowers makes the mistake of yelling at the Ref to long. He turns around and Yatsu blasts him with a super kick to the head for the crowd pleasing win. "The Wrecking Machine" DJ Peterson vs. "The Vin Man" Vinnie Valentino DJ makes a big comeback and is all over Vinnie. DJ swings Vinnie to the ropes and sends him flying out of the ring with a flying shoulder block! Vinnie's woman rush to him and help him up but Vinnie falls back down. Vinnie staggers up again and waves his arms. The woman escort him to the back as he gets counted out. American Made vs. The Lone Stars Hard hitting match. The Ref is guiding Kirchner to his corner when Deaton comes from behind and nails Kirchner with a high knee to the back. Lone Stars double team Kernodle and finish him off with a double clothesline for the win! Non Title Match TV Champ Tony "Simply The Best" St. Clair w/Les Thornton vs. Masanobu Fuchi Fuchi gives St. Clair more than he can handle. Fuchi hits a bridging back suplex but Thornton runs in and causes a DQ. Thornton and Tony put the boots to Fuchi. Tony picks up Fuchi and hits his Floating butterfly suplex. Thornton picks up Fuchi and holds him while Tony nails him with a European uppercut. The fans cheer as Yoshiaki Yatsu hits the ring! Yatsu puts Thornton down with a palm strike. Yatsu nails Tony with several palm strikes before Tony bails. Yatsu helps up Fuchi and escorts him out. The Rock n Roll RPMS vs. Central States 6 Man Champs The Elite (Hart and Sammartino) w/Arnold Skaaland Elite combine their scientific skills and rule breaking while the RPMS use their quickness and chemistry. Skaaland tries to interfere with a loaded towel but Davis dropkicks him and the towel falls. Lane picks it up, rewraps it and whacks Hart. Lane covers as Davis tackles Sammartino while the Ref counts 1..2..3! Carlos Colon vs. Central States 6 Man Champ Greg Gagne Skaaland must still be frazzled because he's not out here with Gagne. Pretty decent match that stays relatively clean for awhile until Gagne rakes Colon's eyes on a break. Gagne takes control and seems to be very pleased with himself every time he hits a move. Gagne swings Colon to the corner and charges in but Colon moves. As Gagne staggers back, Colon climbs to the top rope and nails Gagne with a flying clothesline for the pin! USWA Champ Jerry "The King" Lawler, Central States Champ "Unpredictable" Dick Slater and The Grapplers vs. Terry Funk, Dr. Dream Machine and USWA Tag Team Champs Karachi Vice What can you say about a main event like this? This match goes 45 minutes and everybody gets a chance to shine. Of course it ends with chaos. Lawler and Funk are involved in a furious slugfest on the outside. Slater and Dream Machine are fighting up and down the aisle. The Grapplers double clothesline Makhan over the top rope. Gama tries to take a powder but the Grapplers grab him and double slam him. Lawler hurls Funk into the crowd while Slater and Dream Machine disappear to the back. Grappler 1 hoists Gama up while Grappler 2 comes off the middle ropes with a diving clothesline 1..2..3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 Nice week of house shows here. Liked how you used tag matches to push the feuds as you head into the Labor Day wars. Enjoying seeing Wildfire and cousin Johnny being big time heels! Vin Man is a smart dude. Not only did he get away from a powerhouse like DJ, but he left with the women! The Rock n Roll RPM's seem to be getting ready for some gold! The Elite weren't so Elite here. Expect them to come out in full force next time! BIG TIME MAIN EVENT IN CORPUS CHRISTI.... Labor Day Wars is going to be HUGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoos Leg Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Hmmm, I wonder what the response will be from Animal, Hawk and Paul once I have a chance to get caught up on shows? I wonder ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 USWA TV @ The Knoxville Civic Center 8-21-85 Lance: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA network. Huge show lined up for you. Listen to these matches. Tony St. Clair will defend the TV title against Siva Afi. Tiger Jeet Singh will be in action tonight! Gigantic 8 man tag main event as Dick Slater, Rip Oliver, Duke Myers and DJ Peterson will clash with Dr. Dream Machine, Tommy Rich, Timothy Flowers and Kevin Kelly. That should be..... wait a minute! What! Fans we have some sort of fight going on in the parking lot. Our cameras are on it. Cameramen are running down the hall and kick open the back door to the parking lot. Jerry Lawler and Terry Funk are in the middle of a slugfest! They're fighting all over the place. Security members run out to stop it but Funk and Lawler throw them aside and resume their fight! Funk gets the upper hand and slams Lawler's head on the hood of a car! Funk grabs Lawler by his hair and slams his head on the car's side door. Lawler's head is busted open. More Security along with officials and prelim wrestlers run out. Funk gets in his car and backs out. Everybody helps Lawler up. Lawler brushes them away and stands up. Somebody yells "Look Out!" Funk is driving full throttle at Lawler! Lawler dives out of the way at the last second as Funk's car crashes into a parked car. Funk opens his door and staggers out. Lawler goes after him but everybody gets in between the two. It's a chaotic scene as a commercial hits. Commercial Break Lance: I don't know what to say. That was one of the most shocking things I've ever witnessed. I understand Lawler has been taken to a nearby hospital. I also understand Funk is being questioned by authorities. More on this as it develops. Let's go to the ring. Sweet Ebony Express vs. Gary Williams and Todd Rooney Norvell and Sugar are electric tonight as they have the fans up and cheering. Norvell back drops Rooney then tags in Sugar. Sugar goes to the top rope. Rooney staggers up and Sugar nails him with a missile dropkick for the win! They pump their fists to the fans and head to the podium. Norvell: Lone Stars! Boys, you are going to regret the day you messed with the oh so sweet Ebony Express! Sugar: That's right, come Labor Day at Star Wars, we're going to beat you at your own game! And I'm talking about a good ol fashion fight baby! Commercial Break "The Electrifying" Ben Bassarab vs. Trent Watkins Bassarab is all over Watkins with his high flying offense. Bassarab hits a vertical suplex then goes to the top rope and crashes down with a flying leg drop for the pin! Commercial Break TV Title Bout Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair (C) w/Les Thornton vs. "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi Tony executes a couple hip tosses and says to Siva "That's how it's done" They lock up and this time Siva hip tosses him over. Tony gets up and Siva dropkicks him through the ropes. Les runs over to help Tony while Siva shakes his fists to the cheering fans. Tony gets on the apron but doesn't want to get in the ring. Him and the Ref are arguing. Siva walks over and Tony rakes his eyes, then snaps his head on the top rope. Tony picks up Siva and hits a delayed vertical suplex, then picks up Siva and hits a gut wrench suplex, then follows with a German suplex 1..2..Siva raises his shoulder. From the outside Les is yelling at the Ref. Tony executes a backbreaker then climbs to the top rope and goes for a flying elbow drop but Siva moves! Siva clears the cobwebs, picks up Tony and hits a snap suplex. Siva swings off the ropes and delivers a jumping knee drop 1..2..Kick Out! Les jumps on the apron. Siva runs over and a chop puts Les down. Siva body slams Tony then goes to the top rope. TUI SELINGA runs out and pushes Siva off the rope! The Ref signals for the DQ. Leilani Kai is telling Tui to put the hurt on Siva. Tui hits the ring and puts the boots to Siva. Tony staggers up and joins in. Les even gets in the ring and joins in. Boos as they stomp away on Siva. The boos turn to cheers as Yoshiaki Yatsu and Masanobu Fuchi run in and quickly clear the ring! Commercial Break Lance: What a shame. Siva Afi was on his way to becoming the TV champ until Tui Selinga interfered. At Star Wars, Siva will go one on one with Selinga. Also Tony St. Clair will defend the TV title against Yoshiaki Yatsu. Les Thornton better watch out because I'm sure Fuchi will be watching his friend's back. Back to the ring. Sunny War Cloud vs. Willie Lopez Sunny's head is bandaged up from that ring bell shot last week by Vinnie Valentino. It doesn't seem to affect him much because Sunny makes quick work of Lopez and finishes him off with a tomahawk chop from the top rope! Cheers as Sunny heads to the podium. Sunny: Vinnie Valentino! You're nothing but a coward! Yea you nailed me real good but as you can see the only thing you did was make me mad. You and I will meet very soon and when it's over I'll be the only one standing! The fans cheer as Sunny yells out a War Cry. Commercial Break "Champagne" Gerry Morrow vs. Vic Dutro Morrow finishes the match with a sleeper. Morrow grabs a bottle and glass and heads to the podium. Lance: Ok, I know you're having a good time but you better be ready for Porkchop Cash at Star Wars. Morrow pours champagne into his glass. Morrow: First things first, a toast to another fine victory. Morrow takes a drink. Morrow: AAAHHHH! That's the good stuff. Porkchop Cash is a foolish man. For the first time in his pathetic life, I gave him the chance to come with me and enjoy the finer things. He was very rude and ended up getting knocked out. I will do the same at Star Wars. Now onto other things. Lance, did you know I just bought a brand new Cadillac? Lance: No, I wasn't aware. Morrow: Of course, I should of known. You're just like Porkchop Cash, not in my class, not even close. Morrow laughs and walks out. Lance: (Rolling his eyes) Alright, we'll be right back Commercial Break A Car is driving down a road as the camera looks ahead then turns to the driver. It's Bulldog Bob Brown. Bob drives the car up to a house and parks. Bob: This is the place. Follow me. They get out and walk towards the house. A man is sitting on his porch carving on a piece of wood. The camera zooms in revealing Mike George. Mike looks up and sees Bob. He stops what he's doing. Bob: Hello Mike, it's been awhile. Mike: Bob, this is quite the surprise. What are you doing here? Bob: I've come to bring you back. Back to wrestling. Mike: (long pause) Bob, I think you wasted your time. I'm done for awhile...maybe forever. Bob: I want you to listen up and quit feeling sorry for yourself. So that jerk Arnold Skaaland gave up on you. So your previous tag team partners gave up on you. So what! The Mike George I know beat me for the Central States title once upon a time. That's the Mike George I want to see again! I'm here to help you and show the world just who you really are. Now get up and let's get started! Mike looks down unsure of what to do. Bob: Come on Mike. I'm here to help. Come on and let's do this. Mike slowly looks up and nods. Mike rises and shakes Bob's hand. Bob: That a boy! Back live Lance: Well ok, it looks like Bob Brown has returned and it seems he wants to get Mike George back on track. I'm sure we'll be seeing more of this. Fans, get ready because when we come back, Tiger Jeet Singh will be in the ring. I have to admit, I'm a little nervous about this. Commercial Break Tiger Jeet Singh vs. Carl Kellerman There's a big commotion as Singh heads to the ring swinging his sword around like a madman. An attendant is in the aisle and Singh pushes him over then kicks him. Singh hits the ring and nails Carl with his sword then starts choking him. The Ref tries to pull him off but Singh grabs him and throws him out of the ring. Singh starts beating down on Carl with his sword. Massive cheers as Carlos Colon hits the ring and nails Singh from behind! Colon and Singh are brawling all over and through the ropes! They keep fighting and fight into the crowd! For the second time tonight, Security, officials and prelim wrestlers run out to try and stop this. It's another crazy scene. Commercial Break Lance: This has been one of the wildest shows I've ever been a part of. My goodness! Ok, things seem under control, back to the ring. "Super" Steve O vs. Arnold Goldstein Steve takes off his Superman T-Shirt and is ready for action. Steve simply outclasses his opponent and wins the match with a flying body press. Steve puts his shirt back on and goes to the podium. Steve: Lance, you've been through a lot tonight so I'll take it from here. You know it's villains like Jerry Lawler and Carlos Colon that put innocent people in danger. I want you and all these great people to know that Super Steve O will not rest until all the villains in the USWA have been eradicated! Lance, fear not because Super Steve O is on the job! Steve exits. Lance: I wonder where Super Steve was during all that chaos earlier. Ok, we'll be back. Commercial Break The camera pans in on the pink "Beauty Shop" sign then zooms in on Brenda Britton. Brenda: Hi everybody and welcome once again to the highest rated segment in wrestling the Beauty Shop. As you all know I have all the inside scoops and right now I want to announce that on September 4th, the night before Star Wars, the USWA will have a special TV show broadcasted from the Sportatorium in Dallas. And listen to this, a team that I have a financial investment in will make their televised in ring debut. I'm talking about none other than the Company Men! I can't wait. Now, speaking of great tag teams, my guests tonight are two of my favorite people, Steve Regal and Chick Donovan, the Fabulous Blondes. Boos as The Fabulous Blondes strut out. They each take Brenda's hand and give it a kiss. Brenda: Oh my, such gentlemen. Now, I defiantly watched last week as those cheating RPMS cheated their way to a title shot. The politics here are ridiculous. Chick: Absolutely right Brenda. A woman with brains like you have, totally sees what's going on. Regal: RPMS! Jerry Jarrett says that was the last match against you but we say no way! You cheated us out of a tag title shot and we're not going to let it slide! Brenda: I support you guys all the way! Ok that's it for this week, until next time tooooodles. Commercial Break USWA Tag Team Champs The Karachi Vice vs. Sam Smith and Roy Glader Makhan powerslams Smith over, then swings off the ropes and hits a big body splash! Makhan tags in Gama. Gama applies the camel clutch and it's all over. Boos as they head to the podium. Lance: Ok, last week the RPMS defeated the Fabulous Blondes to earn a shot at those tag titles on Labor Day at Star Wars. Makhan: The who? Those two pretty boys don't stand a chance against a devastating force like us! Gama: For months we have held these titles and nobody has come close to defeating us! At Star Wars we are going to make an example of that weak team. The only thing they earned was a severe beating by us! Lance: Ok there you have it from the USWA tag team champs. Our big main event when we come back. Commercial Break Central States Champ "Unpredictable" Dick Slater, "Crippler" Rip Oliver, "The Wrecking Machine" DJ Peterson and Duke Myers vs. Dr. Dream Machine, "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly, "Diamond" Timothy Flowers and Tommy "Wildfire" Rich w/ "The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich It's defiantly been a night of chaos and this match continues the flow. It's a wild one and the Ref has a tough time controlling it. Slater and Dream Machine have their brawling moments. DJ and Kelly give the fans a good slugfest. Flowers tries to avoid Myers. Oliver gets in a lot of shots on Rich. Everybody knew it would happen and it did. A pier six brawl starts and it's pandemonium! Slater clotheslines Dream Machine over the top rope then goes out after him. DJ and Kelly end up brawling through the ropes and to the outside. Oliver hurls Rich to the outside and follows but Johnny nails him from behind. Tommy and Johnny put the boots to Oliver. Inside the ring, Myers finally gets a hold of Flowers and put him down with a back elbow smash. Myers looks out and sees the Rich's double teaming Oliver. Myers goes to the ropes. Flowers pulls something out of his tights. Flowers runs over and clocks Myers on the back of his head then rolls him over as the Ref counts 1..2..3! Slater and Dream are fighting on the outside while DJ and Kelly are brawling on the other side. The Rich's pick Oliver up and push him into the steel post, busting him open. While all this is going on, Flowers runs to the podium. Flowers: Did you se that Lance! I told you I would do it and I did! I beat that dope Duke Myers! HAHAHAHA I told you, I'm the mailman and I always deliver! Lance: Ok, enough, we need more help out here. Fists are still flying as the commercial hits. Commercial Break Lance: Oh my, what a show. Fans, you're not going to believe this but Jerry Lawler will not press charges against Terry Funk and instead wants him in the ring next week. I've been told that next week, here on TV, Jerry Lawler will team with Carlos Colon to face Terry Funk and Tiger Jeet Singh! I can't believe it. I really hope Jerry Jarrett brings in extra security. My goodness. Fans, I'll see you next week. Labor Day Star Wars 9-5-85 Fort Worth Convention Center USWA Heavyweight Title Bout Jerry "The King" Lawler (C) vs. Terry Funk USWA Tag Team Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. The Rock n Roll RPMS Central States Title Bout "Unpredictable" Dick Slater (C) vs. Dr. Dream Machine TV Title Bout- No time limit Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair (C) w/Les Thornton vs. Yoshiaki Yatsu Grudge Match Carlos Colon vs. Tiger Jeet Singh "Crippler" Rip Oliver vs. Tommy "Wildfire" Rich w/The Memphis Mafia Man Johnny Rich The Lone Stars vs Sweet Ebony Express "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs. "The Tidal Wave" Tui Selinga w/Leilani Kai Porkchop Cash vs. "Champagne" Gerry Morrow Hercules Ayala vs. "The Real Thing" Ripper Morgan w/Leilani Kai "The Wrecking Machine" DJ Peterson vs. "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly The Grapplers have challenged the Road Warriors??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Awesome opening this week in Knoxville. That would be a scene that the people in Tennessee would never forget. I wonder who they got to sacrifice their car to let Funk crash into it. Money is tight there! Big match with St. Clair and Afi Gerry Morrow's character is awesome and would really get some big heat with some of the hill folk there in Kentucky and Tennessee. Fun video with Bob Brown and Mike George. I used to love these things when I was a kid. Huge 8 Man Tag match that would have really had a TV crowd excited. I enjoy when you hype up multiply angles with one match. Can't wait for Labor Day Wars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneJackson95 Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Oh man, I'm so happy to see Terry Funk back home in the USWA and back feuding with the King! That segment with the car crash was crazy and absolutely perfect for these two! Soo many great tag teams here! Glad to see Timbs and Crews here with their new Company Men gimmick, can't wait to see what you have in store for them! Karachi Vice has had a great feud with American Made, glad to see the Vice still holding on to the tag titles! Labor Day Star Wars is going to be HUGE! Can't wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted August 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 USWA TV @ The Knoxville Civic Center 8-28-85 Show opens with footage from last week's parking lot brawl between Jerry Lawler and Terry Funk. Then it cuts to where Funk gets in his car and actually tries to run Lawler over but luckily Lawler dove out of the way at the last minute. More footage from last week is shown of Carlos Colon and Tiger Jeet Singh brawling into the crowd as a swarm of security tries to break them up. Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA Network. Fans we once again witnessed the shocking footage of what went down last week. As I said Jerry Lawler did not press charges against Terry Funk but instead wanted him in the ring tonight. Well listen to this, Jerry Lawler will team with Carlos Colon to take on Terry Funk and Tiger Jeet Singh! But that's not it. Jerry Jarrett doesn't want them putting the fans in danger so this will be a lumberjack match! I'm still not sure I want to be anywhere near that match. Also tonight, Kevin Kelly and DJ Peterson will go at it in an arm wrestling match. That should be interesting. Right now I want to show all of you a tape sent to us by Mid Atlantic Championship wrestling. Bob Caudle is standing with The Road Warriors and Paul Ellering. They finish watching the tape of the Grapplers challenging them to a match at Labor Day Star Wars. Caudle: Gentlemen, your response? Ellering: Bob Caudle...the last time these masked men faced my Road Warriors, they were left broken and beaten. Afraid?!? What the hell do we have to be afraid of from the likes of you? Grapplers! If you want another beatdown, we will be happy to come down to Fort Worth...and provide it. Animal: Grapplers! You think you can intimidate us? You're lookin' at two of the baddest men from the mean streets of Chicago. We snack on danger and dine on death! And on September 5th, we just might put you out of wrestling! Hawk: Ohhhhhhh what a RUSH! Back Live Lance: Ok with me now are the Grapplers. Well you just heard the Road Warriors answer. Grappler 1: Oh we heard it and that's exactly what we wanted! At Star Wars, we're going to show the world that we are the greatest tag team in wrestling. And we know they're running scared because they know that we can go toe to toe with them and come out on top! Grappler 2: You talk a big game but Road Warriors you don't intimidate us one bit! And Ellering, don't even think about getting involved because if you do we'll put you down! (Grappler 2 slaps his hand) Grappler 1: Road Warriors! You're the ones who will be left beaten and broken down! That's just a cold hard fact! Lance: Ok, there you have it. Should be an outstanding match up. Fans in Fort worth, you won't want to miss that one. It all happens on September 5th at the Labor day Star Wars event. We'll be right back. Commercial Break The Technicians and "The Electrifying" Ben Bassarab vs. Chet Stevens, Arnold Goldstein and Orson Jones Technicians use an extensive amount of their wrestling arsenal while Bassarab comes in with his high octane offense. Match ends when the Technicians double suplex Stevens then tag in Bassarab, who crashes down from the top rope with a flying leg drop for the pin! Lance brings them over and announces that next week's TV show will be broadcasted from the Sportatorium in Dallas. On that show The Elite will defend their Central States 6 Man titles against the Technicians and Bassarab. Technicians say they've earned this shot by beating all the different combinations of the Elite in tag matches. Technicians say they have found the perfect partner in Bassarab to take the straps away from the not so Elite. Commercial Break "The Vin Man" Vinnie Valentino vs. Willie Lopez Once again Vinnie comes out with an entourage of women. Vinnie is wearing a Hawaiian shirt and sunglasses. Vinnie works his opponent over and makes sure the fans hear him brag about every move he performs. Vinnie body slams Lopez then goes to the top rope. Lopez slowly rises as Vinnie hits a sunset flip from the top rope for the pin! The fans boo as Vinnie and his entourage head for the podium. Lance: Ok Vinnie, two weeks ago you hit Sunny War Cloud over the head with the ringside bell. Last week Sunny was in action and said all it did was upset him and he wants you in the ring. I've been informed that next week Sunny gets his wish and the two of you will meet in the ring. Vinnie: Lance, what's with that Misty Cloud? The guy's a lunatic. He wears that face paint and goes around screaming and scaring my woman here. All I did was try and knock some sense into him. Obviously it didn't work. I guess I'll have to finish him off next week and send him back to whatever looney bin he came from. I'm the one that can do it because I'm the Vin Man..Yea! All the woman grip his arms as he escorts them out. Lance: I still don't know what to make of him. We'll be back Commercial Break Arm wrestling match "The Wrecking Machine" DJ Peterson vs. "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly The table is set up in the middle of the ring. DJ is pumped up and ready but Kelly just smirks and waves him off as he grabs the mic. Kelly: Look here DJ Dummy, I know you're putting on a show for these people by acting like you're ready to do this but why don't you save yourself the embarrassment and just walk away. Come on! You can't compete with these guns. Kelly tosses the mic and gives DJ a double bicep pose. The fans cheer as DJ sits in his chair and puts his arm up and yells "Come on!" The Ref tells Kelly to sit down or he's declaring DJ the winner. Kelly yells at the booing fans then sits down. After a few lock ups, Kelly gets major heat as he continues to pull away. The Ref gives him one last warning. They finally lock in and the Ref officially starts it. Both men put all their strength into it and go all out. Kelly gets the upper hand for a bit but the fans rally behind DJ and he comes back hard. The fans are going wild as DJ pulls Kelly's arm slowly over and is ready to put it down. Kelly pulls DJ forward and over the table, then grabs his chair and hits DJ over his back! Kelly swings the chair down and gives DJ another whack! The Ref steps up but Kelly pushes him down. Kelly drops his chair, picks up DJ by his hair then slams his head on the table! Kelly smiles then clamps on the full nelson! Kelly wrenches away then swings DJ around and tosses him across the ring! Officials hit the ring as Kelly calmly walks out. Commercial Break Porkchop Cash vs. Vic Dutro Cash is all over Dutro before he swings him to the ropes and puts him down with a crossbody flying headbutt! The fans cheer as Cash pumps his fist to them and heads for the podium. Lance: Ok, next week you will get your long awaited match with Gerry Morrow at Star Wars. Cash: Morrow! Boy you made a big mistake and brother you gonna pay big time at Star Wars! I know you think you're something special with all that money of yours. You think you're better than everybody else. Yea, you might be able to buy a lot of nice things but brother you can't buy happiness and happiness is going to be me putting you down for the one, two, three! And then you can take all that money of yours and enjoy retirement! And then, when you get to wherever it is you're going... tell them Porkchop Cash sent ya! Lance: (Smiling and laughing) Ok, Porkchop Cash everybody. We'll be back. Commercial Break We come back to a music video that shows Bob Brown training Mike George as CCR's Fortunate Son plays. George is running, hitting the weights and sparing with wrestlers in a ring set up outside. The video ends with George standing at the top of a hill in front of a sunset. Back Live The Lone Stars vs. William Hillman and Todd Rooney Total hard hitting squash as the Lone Stars win the match with a double clothesline on Rooney! Hillman goes in to help his partner but the Lone Stars put him down with a double clothesline! Boos as they head to the podium. Lone Stars cut a promo and say they only have a week to wait until they get to put another beating on the Sweet Ebony Express! They say they're going to have a fun time doing it! Commercial Break "The Tidal Wave" Tui Selinga w/Leilani Kai vs. Carl Kellerman Tui breaks a lot of rules but also pulls out some high flying maneuvers. Tui ends things with a flying elbow drop from the top rope! Kai brings her entire stable to the podium. Tui and the Medics walk over as Kai hooks the chain around Rip Morgan's neck before pulling him to the podium. Lance: Big night for your men at Star Wars. I know Siva Afi is more than ready especially after your guy Tui costed him a chance at the TV title last week. And of course (looks nervously at Morgan, who's stomping and yelling) the wild man here will have his hands full with Hercules Ayala. Tui: Whoa, first of all, there was no way that uneducated banana eating monkey Siva Afi was going to win the TV title. Could you imagine a savage like him representing the USWA on TV? At Star Wars, I'm going to get rid of that disgrace to the Polynesian people and then the sky's the limit for me! Kai: (pulls the chain on Morgan) That's exactly right. This is very personal and important for Tui and I'm supporting him all the way. Siva Afi, you're on borrowed time. Now, you see my Medics and it wont be long before you see them wearing gold. And Hercules Ayala, come Star Wars, this chain comes off and the monster will be released. It will be out of my hands. Ripper Morgan is going to brutalize, beat and destroy you. We told you there can only be one man at the top of the mountain and you're looking at the real deal! Commercial Break The camera zooms in on the pink "Beauty Shop" sign then pans down on Brenda Britton. Brenda: Hi everybody and welcome once again to the highest rated segment in wrestling, the Beauty Shop. Now last week my guests were the very delightful Fabulous Blondes. What a difference a week makes because joining me now (lets out a sad sigh) are Tommy Lane and Mike Davis, the Rock N Roll RPMS. The fans pop as the RPMS come out. Brenda: I'm not sure why they cheer you but boo a classy team like the Fabulous Blondes. I know you guys are cheaters and I saw you cheat your way to the big title shot at Star Wars. IIIIIIIII think you should do the right thing and give the Fabulous Blondes that shot. Davis: Well Brenda we could care less what you think. Massive cheers as Brenda is shocked. Lane: The Ref made the count and raised our hands. The title shot is ours. And we know what you're trying to do. You and the Blondes are trying to distract us before our title match with Karachi Vice at Star Wars. But it's not going to work! Brenda: Cheaters! Davis: Hey! We've worked long and hard for this shot and come Labor day we're winning the belts! Brenda: Spoken like true cheaters! I can't believe I had to lower this show's standards by having you two punks as my guests. You boys are frauds and should be ashamed of yourselves! You ruined this week's show! Just get out of here! Brenda starts pushing the RPMS and telling them to leave. Lane: You know Brenda, I think it's time we gave you something that's long overdue. The fans are up and cheering as Lane pulls Brenda over his knee and Davis starts spanking her! Brenda is kicking and screaming as the fans are loving it! The RPMS have a good laugh and head out. Brenda is heated as she tries to speak but is to upset to say anything. The fans cheer louder as she just throws the mic down and storms out. Commercial Break Hercules Ayala vs. Mike Atkins Ayala is pumped up tonight as he clamps on the bearhug, rams Atkins into the turnbuckles and belly to belly suplexes him over for the pin! Ayala cuts a promo while holding up his fist and tells Morgan he's going to feel the pain at Star Wars! Commercial Break "Crippler" Rip Oliver vs. Roy Glader Oliver just pummels Glader before finishing him off with a flying forearm blast from the middle ropes! Oliver is fired up but is nailed from behind by TOMMY and JOHNNY RICH! The Rich's put the boots to him. Johnny picks up Oliver and holds him while Tommy slaps him several times across the face while laughing. They hurl Oliver out of the ring and raise their arms as the fans boo. Lance: Yea real tough guys, two on one. Tommy Rich meets Rip Oliver at Star Wars and I hope Oliver finds a way to deal with cousin Johnny. Fans, I want to remind you that next week we'll be coming from the Sportatorium a night before Star Wars. On that special TV show, Duke Myers will face Timothy Flowers. Vinnie Valentino goes against Sunny War Cloud. The Elite defend the 6 Man titles against the Technicians and Ben Bassarab. And I've been informed by the Corporation that the Company Men, Arthur Crews and Kenneth Timbs will make their televised debut. Fans... Dr. Dream Machine pops up. Lance: Dream Machine, what are you doing here? Dream: (Grabs Lance by his shirt, shakes him and pushes him back) DOCTOR Dream Machine! Lance: Alright I'm out of here! Dream grabs the mic. Dream: I'm out here babay to tell Dicky Boy Slater that his Central States title reign ends on Labor Day! Dicky Boy you can't compete with a competitor such as myself. I'm going to whoop you up, embarrass you, beat you to the ground and then take that title! Oh yea nobody does it like Doctor Dream Machine babay! Ya hear me! Nobody! Commercial Break Lance: Ok fans I'm back but I don't know for how long. The wrestlers are coming out and surrounding the ring. This is going to get crazy I'm sure of that. Siva Afi, Hercules Ayala, Tui Selinga, Tommy Rich, Dream Machine, Lone Stars, Sweet Ebony Express come out and surround the ring. Tensions are high as the wrestlers are already yelling at each other. Lumberjack Tag Team Match USWA Champ Jerry "The King" Lawler and Carlos Colon vs. Terry Funk and Tiger Jeet Singh Massive boos as Funk and Singh wildly make their way out. Funk's got his branding iron and Singh's swinging his sword around. WHAM!! Lawler and Colon storm out and nail them from behind! The branding iron and sword go flying as all four men start brawling. The other wrestlers run over to try and get control but in only a matter of seconds all out chaos ensues. Lone Stars and Sweet Ebony Express are battling up the aisle! Tui Selinga and Siva Afi are exchanging blows. Hercules Ayala tries to break them up but from out of the back, Leilani Kai unhooks the chain and Ripper Morgan runs over and gives Ayala a big boot to the head! Tommy Rich grabs Lawler and let's Funk pound away on him. Wait a minute! Rip Oliver runs out and knocks Tommy down and puts the boots to him! Hold on! Johnny Rich of course runs out and nails Oliver! Dream Machine nails Colon and Singh regroups and starts stomping on Colon. It's not over because the fans go nuts when Dick Slater runs out and tackles Dream Machine and unloads on him with fists! While all this is going on, Singh grabs his sword and starts choking Colon! Funk and Lawler are fighting non stop! Lance: Fans this is out of control! We have to go! Labor Day Star Wars 9-5-85 Fort Worth Convention Center USWA Heavyweight Title Bout Jerry "The King' Lawler (C) vs. Terry Funk USWA Tag Team Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. The RPMS Central States Title Bout "Unpredictable" Dick Slater (C) vs. Dr. Dream Machine TV Title Bout- NO Time Limit Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair (C) vs. "The Japanese Fury" Yoshiaki Yatsu Special Tag Team Challenge Match!!!! The Grapplers vs. The Road Warriors w/Precious Paul Ellering Grudge Match! Carlos Colon vs. Tiger Jeet Singh "Crippler" Rip Oliver vs. Tommy "Wildfire" Rich w/"The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich The Lone Stars vs. Sweet Ebony Express "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs. "The Tidal Wave" Tui Selinga w/Leilani Kai Porkchop Cash vs. "Champagne" Gerry Morrow Hercules Ayala vs. "The Real Thing" Ripper Morgan w/Leilani Kai "The Wrecking Machine" DJ Peterson vs. "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 WOW... great lead in to Star Wars... I could watch Funk/Lawler all day. The Grapplers better come up with some plan or they might be in trouble even though it does seem like the RW's are taking them lightly. More Vin Man please.... Misty Cloud... that gets me everytime. Armwrestling segments always hype up a feud. Nice touch to get more out of DJ/Kelly Cash/Morrow is another one of those great mid card feuds that I can't get enough of. Enjoying Tui's interviews! The Beauty Shop is one of those cool extras that just shows how much effort you put into this. Thanks! The Main Event was CRAZY! Wildfire and Cousin Johnny are awesome together here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneJackson95 Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 So ready for Labor Day Star Wars!! Lawler vs. Funk NEVER disappoints...this is going to be a war!! Karachi Vice are great champions but they better not take the RPMs lightly! Slater vs. Dr. Dream Machine is one that I'm really looking forward to....big fan of both of these guys! The Grapplers vs. The Road Warriors is going to be a great tag team match....Grapplers have the home field advantage...but this is the '85 Road Warriors so this is tough to call! Carlos Colon vs. Tiger Jeet Singh is going to be brutal and bloody I'm quite sure Rip Oliver vs. Tommy Rich is fun because it's a match you'd expect to see in this time frame but with the roles reversed.....Rip better keep an eye on cousin Johnny for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted September 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 USWA TV @ The Sportatorium, Dallas TX 9-4-85 Lance: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA Network. This week we're broadcasting from the world famous Sportatorium right here in Dallas Texas. Fans, this weekend at the Fort Worth Convention Center, the USWA will present the Labor Day Star Wars event. We'll be talking a lot about that tonight. We'll bring you all the highlights of that tremendous event next week. As for tonight's show you will see The Elite defend their Central States 6 Man titles against The Technicians and Ben Bassarab. Current rivals Duke Myers and Timothy Flowers will go one on one. Vinnie Valentino takes on Sunny War Cloud. Steve O will be in action. And the Company Men make their long awaited televised tag team debut. Fans, I do have some big news regarding Star Wars. Due to previous booking obligations, the Road Warriors will not be able to compete at Star Wars. I'm sorry to have to be the... The Grapplers come out. Grappler 1: We heard the news Lance and we're not the least bit surprised. Booking obligations? Yea right, in other words they're just scared! Grappler 2: What an excuse. However, I don't blame them. I wouldn't want to face us either. Lance: Well here's the other part of the announcement. The match will take place and it will take place next week on TV. Grappler 1: Oh so they call the shots now? Grappler 2: Don't worry brother, don't you see what this means? It means we get to beat them on national TV and show the world why we're the greatest team in wrestling! Grappler 1: You're right! Paul Ellering, for being such a smart manager, you really didn't think this through did you? Road Warriors! You're going down! Grappler 2: Nobody comes into our house and pushes us around! Lance: Huge match set for next week. Wow what a blockbuster that will be. Well be right back. Commercial Break Sunny War Cloud vs. "The Vin Man" Vinnie Valentino A few weeks ago these two wrestled and Vinnie knocked Sunny out with the ringside bell! Vinnie and his entourage of ladies stroll to the ring. Vinnie is wearing his Hawaiian shirt and sunglasses. They stand on the outside while Vinnie gives each of his ladies a peck. Vinnie slowly enters the ring blowing kisses out to the booing fans. The fans cheer as Sunny storms the ring and unloads on Vinnie! The Ref signals for the bell and the match is on. Sunny punches Vinnie to the ropes then clotheslines him over the top. Sunny goes to the outside and grabs the ringside bell. Sunny scares the woman off with a war cry. Vinnie staggers up and Sunny levels him with the bell! The Ref signals for the DQ but Sunny seems very satisfied. Sunny throws the bell down and exits. The woman all run over to the unconscious and busted open Vin Man. Commercial Break Lance: Well I can't say I condone the actions of Sunny War Cloud but I guess he believes in pay back. Fans, one of the big matches at Star Wars will be Carlos Colon taking on Tiger Jeet Singh. Here's some highlights of events leading up to this point. Highlights are shown of their match in Japan followed by Singh attacking Colon at a house show and throwing a fireball in his face. Colon's return attacking Singh. A wild match that ended in a double c.o. Several brawls. Lance: A lot of hatred there. I really hope things will be settled at Star Wars. Another grudge match will pit Rip Oliver against Tommy Rich. These two have had some bloody battles but Rich has come out on top a few more times thanks to interference by his cousin Johnny. We'll see if Johnny once again gets involved or maybe Oliver can figure out a way to counter him. We'll find out at Star Wars. Yet another match with some animosity will be Hercules Ayala taking on Leilani Kai's monster Ripper Morgan. Kai and Morgan have targeted Ayala and say there's only room for one at the top of the mountain and that Morgan is going to knock Ayala off it. Ayala has been on a rampage and says he's the one who will be standing on top. Fans we'll be right back. Commercial Break Arthur Crews and Kenneth Timbs join Lance at the podium. They are wearing half black and half navy colored wrestling singlets and each man is holding a briefcase. Lance: Ok, the Company Men are up next but appear to have something to say. Crews: Yes we do. First off Lance, check out our singlets. Black and Navy. The two most powerful colors in business. Timbs: That's exactly what we represent. You see Lance, thanks to investors like Brenda Britton and a few others, our company has risen to the top. Crews: And we are no longer just company men. You're looking at the CEO's, so from now on you will refer to us as the CEO's! Now watch us take care of business in the ring. The CEO's vs. Sam Smith and Trent Watkins The CEO's make good on their promise and take care of business in the ring. They are in total sync and finish things off with a Double DDT for the decisive win! Crews and Timbs hold their briefcases high and point to their heads as the fans boo. Commercial Break Lance: Star Wars is upon us and another match you will see is Dick Slater defending the Central States title against Dr. Dream Machine. These two have had some battle of words as well as some wild fights in and out of the ring. Should be a dandy. Another title bout will be Tony St. Clair defending the TV title against Yoshiaki Yatsu. These two have wrestled to several 10 minute draws but at Star Wars there will be no time limit. Tony's manager Les Thronton says his man will give Yoshiaki a wrestling lesson he'll never forget. And for the tag team titles, Karachi Vice will defend against the RPMS. The RPMS defeated the Fabulous Blondes to earn the shot. The Blondes insisted they cheated. Karachi Vice says the only thing the RPMS earned was a beating. Fans we'll be back. Commercial Break Duke Myers vs. "Diamond" Timothy Flowers These two feuded during the summer with Myers coming out on top. Flowers reignited things when he interfered and costed Myers a chance at the 6 man titles. Flowers bragged about getting the pin on Myers during a recent tag match and now Myers wants him one on one. The bell rings and Myers is all over Flowers. Myers back drops Flowers and drops an elbow 1..2..Flowers gets his foot on the rope. Myers drags Flowers out and starts stomping on him. Myers picks up Flowers and slams him down then hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a forearm drop. Myers hoists Flowers up and suplexes him back. Flowers rolls out of the ring. The Ref reaches 8 but stops when Myers goes to the outside. Myers reaches down to pick up Flowers but Flowers lowblows him then grabs him by his head and smashes it on the apron, then grabs him and rams him head first into the steel post. Flowers rolls him back in the ring. Myers is out of it and his head is resting on the bottom rope. Flowers gets on the apron and hits a leg drop on Myers head! Flowers pulls Myers in and covers 1..2..3! Boos as Flowers runs to the podium. Flowers: I told you so! I told you I would deliver and I did! I'm the best! Diamond Timothy Flowers is back on track and nothing can stop me! And I mean nothing! Commercial Break The camera pans in on the pink "Beauty Shop" sign then zooms in on Brenda Britton. Brenda: I'm sorry I'm not my usual cheerful self but I'm still furious over what happened last week. I'm never going to mention it again but I want the RPMS to know they will pay dearly for that despicable and classless act. Ok I feel better already. Now I've said that this is the show with all the major scoops and tonight I have a big one. My guest is Corporal Kirchner. The fans cheer as Kirchner comes out waving the American Flag. Brenda: My oh my you are a patriot. Ok, noticeable missing is your tag team partner Don Kernodle. Kirchner: Yes Brenda, Don isn't here. Don and I had a great run together but have decided to part ways. Brenda: Sounds like he's a chicken. I mean he really took a beating at the hands of Karachi Vice so I guess I don't blame him for running out on you. What a coward. Kirchner: Hold on Brenda. That had nothing to do with it. We had a lot of long talks and we both wanted to pursue separate goals. Simple as that. I wish Don the best of luck and I'll always be there if he needs me. Brenda: (Rolls her eyes) Oh how noble. Well since your here and this is the place to be. Just what are your goals? Kirchner: My goal is to win the TV title and that's the road I'm going to travel. I'm in the best shape of my life and I have all these great American fans backing me up! Big POP! Brenda: (Sarcastically) Well good luck because I don't think you could last 5 minutes with Tony St. Clair. He is after all simply the best. Well fans that's all for this week until next week tooooodles. Brenda is annoyed because she's drowned out by the fans cheers as Kirchner is waving the flag in front of her. Commercial Break "Super" Steve O vs. Vic Dutro Steve wins it with a flying press! The fans boo as Steve puts on his T-Shirt with a Superman symbol on the front, then heads to the podium. Steve: Lance, I know these people were booing the man I just defeated but it's ok because I put down yet another villain so you can stand up and cheer. (More Boos) Lance, there is just to much chaos going on in the USWA and like I said it takes a superhero to stop it. What's this I hear about some evil invaders coming in next week? I've heard they've been called the Legion of Doom. Legion of Doom Lance! I knew this day would come. This is serious, but I want you and all these great people to know that I will protect them. Super Steve O is on the job! Lance: (puzzled look as he watches Steve walk away) I really think he should be checked out. Big 6 man title match when we return. Central States 6-Man Tag Title Match The Elite (C) w/Arnold Skaaland vs. The Technicians and "The Electrifying" Ben Bassarab Solid match as both sides show off some great technical ability. The Elite take control as they work Rheingans over. Gagne nails him with a high dropkick then tags in Hart. Hart executes a hanging suplex then tags in Sammartino. Hart swings Rheingans to the ropes and Sammartino hits a powerslam 1..2..Rhengans barley gets his shoulder up. Skaaland and the Elite are irate and are yelling at the Ref while holding up 3 fingers. While they're yelling at the ref, Rheingans crawls over and tags in Roop. Sammartino turns around and is put down with a shoulder block. Gagne runs in and gets slammed. Hart runs in and Roop back drops him. Roop picks up Sammartino, swings him to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Roop tags in Bassarab. Bassarab goes to the top rope. Roop body slams Sammartino and Bassarab crashes down with a flying leg drop 1..2..Hart and Gagne break the count and stomp away on Bassarab. Roop and Rheingans run in and we got a pier six brawl going on! The Ref is trying to get order. Sammartino swings Bassarab to the corner and charges in but Bassarab moves then rolls Sammartino up but the Ref is distracted. As the Ref is guiding the Technicians to their corner, Skaaland loads his towel and hands it to Gagne. Gagne whacks Bassarab with it as Sammartino rolls him over just as the Ref turns around 1..2..3! Technicians run in as the Elite roll out of the ring. Skaaland hands them their titles and they raise them high as the fans boo. Skaaland leads his team to the podium. Lance: Well that was a pretty shady victory Arnold. Skaaland: What are you talking about? That was teamwork at its finest. These guys are a unit, a force a true team and most of all champions. That my friend is why they are the Elite! The Elite all smile and hold up their titles as Skaaland wipes their titles with his towel. Commercial Break Lance: Fans, next stop is Star Wars. The main event will be Jerry Lawler defending the USWA title against Terry Funk. Here are some highlights followed by pre recorded comments from both men. Highlights go back to last year when Lawler and Funk battled over the title. Cuts to Funk's return a few weeks ago when he attacked Lawler and gave him 3 piledrivers. Multiple brawls during tag matches and run ins. The shocking parking lot fight where Funk tried to run Lawler over with his car! Funk: Lawler! You're nothing but a good for nothing jackass! That title belongs to me and so do you! I'm going to beat you until you're bleeding and begging for mercy and then I'm going to take that title and then I'm going to make sure you're out of the wrestling business for good! Lawler: Terry Funk! You and I have gone round and round but this title proves that I'm the better man. I beat you before and I guaran damn tee you I'll beat you again! You're running so scared that you actually tried to run me over but you even failed at that. You're nothing but a failure and you're defiantly not a man. Come Star Wars I'm going to expose you for the fraud that you are. Because behind that tough and crazy act of yours, you're nothing but a chicken ----! Labor Day Star Wars! Fort Worth Convention Center 9-5-85 USWA Heavyweight Title Bout Jerry "The King" Lawler (C) vs. Terry Funk USWA Tag Team Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. Rock n Roll RPMS Central States Title Bout "Unpredictable" Dick Slater (C) vs. Dr. Dream Machine TV Title Bout- NO TIME LIMIT Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair (C) w/Les Thornton vs. "The Japanese Fury" Yoshiaki Yatsu w/Masanobu Fuchi Grudge Match Carlos Colon vs. Tiger Jeet Singh "Crippler" Rip Oliver vs. Tommy "Wildfire" Rich w/"The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich The Sweet Ebony Express vs. The Lone Stars "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs. "The Tidal Wave" Tui Selinga w/Leilani Kai Porkchop Cash vs. "Champagne" Gerry Morrow Hercules Ayala vs. "The Real Deal" Ripper Morgan w/Leilani Kai "The Wrecking Machine" DJ Peterson vs. "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted September 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 USWA presents The Labor Day STAR WARS Fort Worth Convention Center 9-5-85 "The Wrecking Machine" DJ Peterson vs. "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly These two powerhouses open the show with a bang. Back and forth battle with both men showing off their rugged strength. At the 8 minute mark, Kelly is in control and clamps on the full nelson! DJ uses all his power and runs Kelly backwards into the turnbuckles to break the hold. Kelly quickly grabs DJ and swings him into the opposite corner and charges in but DJ moves! Kelly hits hard and staggers back while DJ hops on the middle turnbuckles and puts Kelly down with a flying shoulder block 1..2..3! Winner of the Match- DJ Peterson Porkchop Cash vs. "Champagne" Gerry Morrow Morrow strolls to ringside and sets his champagne bottle down on the ringside table. The bell rings and Cash is all over Morrow. The fans are cheering as Cash gives Morrow a big back drop. Morrow staggers up and Cash scoop slams him down then drops several knees. Cash continues his onslaught until Morrow rakes the eyes. Morrow chokes Cash on the top rope then flings him back. Morrow hops on the middle ropes and goes for a kneedrop but Cash moves. Cash regains control and punches away on Morrow then picks him up for a twirling slam but Morrow's boot hits the Ref and the Ref goes down. Cash covers but the Ref is down. Cash tries to wake the Ref up. The Ref slowly rises as Morrow sneaks up behind Cash and nails him with a lowblow. Morrow rolls Cash over with a handful of tights as the Ref counts 1..2..3! Winner of the Match- Gerry Morrow Morrow goes to the outside and picks up his bottle of champagne. He smiles and holds it up as the fans boo. Cash staggers to the outside and nails Morrow from behind with a forearm blast. Cash picks up the champagne bottle, pops the cork and pours it all over Morrow then takes a drink as the fans cheer. Hercules Ayala vs. "The Real Deal" Ripper Morgan w/Leilani Kai Ayala is staring hard at Morgan from across the ring as Kai yells something at him then unhooks the chain around Morgan's neck as the bell rings. Morgan storms over and fists are flying! They just hammer away on each other. Morgan gets the upper hand and swings Ayala to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Ayala swings back and clotheslines Morgan down. Ayala picks up Morgan and slams him down hard and follows with a jumping knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Ayala reaches down but Morgan gouges the eyes. Morgan works Ayala over with stomps, chokes, boot rakes and slams. Morgan swings Ayala to the ropes and goes for his big boot but Ayala ducks it, swings back and bulldozers Morgan over with a running shoulder block. Ayala picks up Morgan and clamps on the bearhug! Kai sets the chain down on the apron, then runs to the other side and hops on the apron to yell at the Ref. The Ref runs over and tells her to get down. Ayala drops Morgan and walks over to give Kai a warning. Morgan rolls over and grabs the chain. Kai is distracting the Ref. Ayala turns around and Morgan nails him with the chain, busting him open. Morgan tosses the chain. Kai jumps off the apron. The Ref turns around and sees Morgan covering Ayala 1..2..3! Winner of the Match- Ripper Morgan Sweet Ebony Express vs. The Lone Stars Fun match as the Express use their combination of speed and power while the Lone Stars rely on their ruthlessness and double teaming. After breaking a lot of rules and working Norvell over, the Lone Stars put him down with a double clothesline 1..2..Sugar breaks it. Young goes after Sugar but gets back dropped. Sugar sends Deaton out of the ring with a high dropkick. Sugar goes to the top rope. Young staggers up as Sugar nails him with a missile dropkick! Young falls back into a roll up by Norvell 1..2..3! Winners of the Match- Sweet Ebony Express TV Title Bout- NO TIME LIMIT Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair (C) w/Les Thornton vs. "The Japanese Fury" Yoshiaki Yatsu w/Masanobu Fuchi Excellent technical bout. Both men have their working boots on tonight. After some solid chain wrestling they have a furious exchange as Tony hits Yoshi with European uppercuts while Yoshi fires back with vicious palm strikes. Tony takes control with a diving headbutt to the mid section. Tony brings out his full arsenal as he back drops Yoshi then follows with a heels first dropkick and almost pins Yoshi with a shoulder press pin. Tony snapmares Yoshi and follows with an elbow drop but still cant put Yoshi away. Thornton tries to distract the Ref but thinks twice when Fuchi walks over with a stern warning. Tony goes to the top rope. Yoshi staggers up, Tony goes for a flying press but Yoshi powerslams him over 1..2..Kick Out. Now it's Yoshi's turn. Yoshi swings Tony to the ropes and puts him down with a fish hook clothesline. Yoshi swings off the ropes and drops a knee on Tony's mid section. Yoshi swings Tony to the ropes and back drops him then applies the abominable stretch. Thornton is going crazy as he hops on the apron but Fuchi runs over, yanks him down and delivers a chop. Tony finally hip tosses his way out of the hold. Tony is still reeling. Yoshi grabs him and executes a German suplex 1..2..Tony barley gets his shoulder up. On the outside we see Thornton throw a cloud of white powder in Fuchi's face. Thornton hops on the apron again but Yoshi quickly puts him down with a palm strike. Tony sneaks up from behind and nails Yoshi with a knee to the back then follows with a floating butterfly suplex 1..2..3! BOOOOOO! Winner of the Match and still TV Champ- Tony St. Clair Grudge Match! Carlos Colon vs. Tiger Jeet Singh This one isn't pretty. Singh storms up the aisle swinging his sword like a madman. Colon runs out of the ring as Singh is threatening fans with the sword. Colon nails Singh from behind and pounds away! The Ref realizes how this is going to go and just signals for the bell to get the match started. Colon is showing no mercy as he busts Singh open with a flurry of fists. Colon picks up Singh but Singh kicks him, grabs his head and slams it on the apron. Singh regroups, grabs Colon and rams him into the steel post. Now both men are bleeding! After multiple attempts, the Ref can't get them back in the ring and finally starts the count. Singh goes after Colon but Colon back drops him on the concrete. The Ref hits 10 and signals for the bell. The Ref is telling Colon they've both been counted out. Singh rolls over and crawls to his sword. Singh gets it, staggers up and goes after Colon but Colon turns around, kicks Singh and grabs the sword. The fans go wild as Colon holds the sword high. Colon nails Singh with the sword and Singh goes down. Colon goes nuts and hits Singh's leg several times with the sword. Singh is screaming with pain. Colon continues hitting Singh's leg with the sword then tosses the sword and applies the figure four right there on the concrete! Colon is wrenching away as Singh just passes out. Colon releases the hold as the fans roar with approval. Official Ruling- A Double C.O. Intermission "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs. "The Tidal Wave" Tui Selinga w/Leilani Kai These guys go at each other hard with both brawling and high flying maneuvers. They have the fans on the edge of their seats with multiple near falls. Tui's in control and hits a snap suplex then follows with a rib breaker. Tui yells at the fans and is pretty proud of himself at the moment. Tui slaps Siva a few times across the face, then picks him up and drops him on the top rope. Tui slowly climbs to the top rope and holds out his arms, takes a satisfying breath and goes for his flying elbow drop but Siva moves. Tui crashes hard on the mat as the fans fire Siva up. Tui staggers up but Siva grabs him and sends him flying with a jumping headbutt. Tui staggers up and Siva sends him into the corner with a dropkick. Siva hops up on the turnbuckles and delivers a series of punches to Tui's head then monkey flips him up and over. Kai hops on the apron and is distracting the Ref. Boos as the Medics run into the ring and attack Siva! Kai is still distracting the Ref. Tui gets up and holds Siva. Medic 1 comes off the top rope but Siva moves and Medic 1 accidently hits Tui with a double axehandle! Siva sends Medic 2 out of the ring with a jumping headbutt. Then does the same to Medic 1. The Ref finally gets back to the action. Siva goes to the top rope and crashes down on Tui with a diving headbutt 1..2..3! BIG POP! Siva celebrates and heads to the back. The Medics help Tui up but Tui pushes them away. Kai and Tui berate the Medics before leaving. Winner of the Match- Siva Afi Central States Title Bout "Unpredictable" Dick Slater (C) vs. Dr. Dream Machine Dream starts out by stalling. The fans and Slater start to get riled up. Slater goes after him but Dream hops off the apron. Dream is arguing with the booing fans. Finally Slater swings off the ropes and nails Dream with a baseball slide under the ropes that sends Dream into the guard railing. Slater goes after Dream and punches away then hurls him back in the ring. Slater slams Dream then angrily stomps away. Slater chokes Dream on the bottom rope then swings back and hits him with a guillotine. Slater picks up Dream, swings him into the corner and follows with a running clothesline. Slater grabs Dream and executes a Bulldog 1..2..Dream gets his foot on the rope. As Slater stands, Dream rolls out of the ring and falls to the ground. The Ref is backing Slater up. The fans are yelling as Dream reaches in his tights and puts a foreign object in his mask. Dream slowly gets on the apron. Slater runs over. Dream tries to punch him but Slater blocks it, punches him then suplexes him back in the ring 1..2..Dream barley gets his shoulder up. Slater picks up Dream, swings him into the corner and charges in but Dream puts his boot up and nails Slater. Slater falls back as Dream adjusts the foreign object in his mask. Dream picks Slater up, swings him to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Slater awkwardly swings off the ropes and collides heads with Dream! Slater goes down like a heap while Dream falls back against the ropes then falls forward on Slater 1..2..3! NO WAY! Massive boos as The Ref gets the Central States title and sets it on Dream's chest then lowers down and raises Dream's arm. Winner of the Match and NEW Central States Champ- Dr. Dream Machine! "Crippler" Rip Oliver vs. Tommy "Wildfire" Rich w/"The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich Another brawl as these guys tear into each other. Of course Johnny tries to interfere but Oliver sends him flying off the apron with a big right punch. Within minutes both men's blonde hair is covered in blood. Rich swings Oliver to the ropes and puts him down with a bionic elbow to the head. Rich hops on the middle ropes and comes down with a forearm drop 1..2..Kick Out. Rich swings Oliver to the ropes and goes for the Thesz Press but Oliver holds him, falls back and hot shots him on the top rope. Both men are down and reeling. The fans fire Oliver up. Oliver gets up, shakes his fists and lets out a yell. Rich staggers up and Oliver just unloads with a flurry of punches. Oliver swings Rich to the ropes and back drops him. Rich staggers up and Oliver slams him down. Oliver goes to the top rope. Rich slowly rises and Oliver nails him with his flying forearm blast 1..2..NO! Johnny Rich runs in and starts stomping on Oliver! The bell is ringing but Johnny stomps away then helps Tommy up. The Rich's double slam Oliver and put the boots to him. The fans are up as somebody runs down the aisle. It's MATT BORNE!!!! Borne runs in the ring and sends Tommy flying with a forearm blast to the back of the head! Borne turns around and unloads on Johnny. Borne fires away then clotheslines Johnny over the top rope! The fans are going wild! Borne helps Oliver up while the Rich's don't know what hit them. Winner of the Match by DQ- Rip Oliver USWA Tag Team Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. The Rock N Roll RPMS RPMS really make the most of their shot tonight as they frustrate the champs with quick in and out tags and double team maneuvers. Tide turns when Makhan nails Davis with a knee to the back from the apron. Davis staggers into a vertical suplex by Gama. Champs take control. Makhan uses his massive power to wear Davis down while Gama controls with submission holds. RPMS regain momentum when Makhan misses a big splash in the corner which allows Davis to roll over and tag in Lane. Lane is a house of fire as he punches away on Makhan. Gama runs in but Lane karate kicks him. Lane picks up Gama and Makhan and knocks their heads together. Lane is in control for a bit until he swings off the ropes but Gama pulls it down and Lane falls onto the outside. Makhan is distracting the Ref while Gama jumps off the apron and drops a knee on Lane then picks him up and hurls him back in the ring. Makhan covers 1..2..Davis drops a knee on Makhan. Gama runs in but Davis scoop slams him down. The Ref guides Davis back. Makhan goes for an elbow drop but Lane moves, somersaults over and tags in Lane. Makhan rises just as Lane puts him back down with a dropkick. Lane swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop on Makhan 1..2..Gama breaks it. Davis runs in and punches Gama to the corner. As the Ref is guiding Davis back, Lane is hoisting Makhan up for a slam but Gama runs over and clips him behind the knee. Makhan falls on Lane. The Ref runs over and counts 1..2..3! Winners of the Match and still USWA Tag Team Champs- Karachi Vice Karachi Vice head up the aisle smiling and holding their titles high. Davis is helping Lane up. Lane is hurting. Wait a minute! The Fabulous Blondes hit the ring and attack the RPMS! They give them a beating then swing Davis to the ropes and execute a double fallaway slam! They swing Lane to the ropes and hit a double hot shot! The fans boo as Regal and Donovan give each other a high five. USWA Heavyweight Title Bout Jerry "The King" Lawler (C) vs. Terry Funk This is it! During introductions, Funk is pacing outside the ring. Lawler points to his title then points down to Funk. Funk is livid and just starts throwing chairs around. The Ref gives him a warning. Funk gets in the ring and is pacing around with a manacle look. The bell rings and Funk charges Lawler but Lawler blocks his punch and unloads with his Memphis style punches. Lawler executes a reverse atomic drop. Funk stands there with his legs crossing then Lawler puts him down with a clothesline. Lawler dives down, grabs Funk by his hair and hammers away with punches. Lawler grabs Funk's head and just starts slamming it on the apron. The Ref warns Lawler. Funk staggers up and is swinging wildly then falls back down. Lawler stomps down on Funk, grabs the top rope and drops several knees. Lawler hops on the middle ropes and drops an elbow 1..2..Funk gets his foot on the rope. Lawler reaches down but Funk grabs his singlet and hurls Lawler through the ropes. Funk regroups. Lawler gets on the apron and Funk sends him flying with a forearm blast. Lawler slowly gets up just as Funk nails him with a dropkick through the ropes. Funk picks up Lawler and slams him on the concrete. Funk hurls Lawler back in the ring. Funk puts his boot on Lawler's forehead and rakes it across. Funk picks up Lawler and delivers a twisting suplex 1..2..Kick Out. A frustrated Funk starts choking Lawler and breaks at the Ref's count of 5 then repeats it. Funk grabs Lawler's boots and executes a giant swing then hurls him across the ring. Funk grabs the top rope, jumps off the bottom rope and crashes down with a knee on Lawler 1..2..Lawler gets his foot on the rope. Funk threatens the Ref with a punch. Funk swings Lawler to the corner and charges in with a shoulder thrust but Lawler moves and Funk goes through the ropes and hits the steel post. Funk is hanging there while Lawler is laid out. The Ref starts counting both men out. Lawler staggers up at 9. Lawler grabs Funk by his boots and yanks him out. The fans go wild as Lawler lowers his strap! Lawler stomps on Funk, picks him up and pushes him into the corner. Lawler hits Funk with several shoulder thrusts then hoists him up on the turnbuckles. Lawler hops on the turnbuckles and delivers a SUPERPLEX! Lawler covers 1..2..Funk just barley gets his shoulder up. Lawler can't believe it. Lawler picks up Funk but Funk rakes his eyes and executes a swinging neckbreaker! Both men are lying side by side. Once again the Ref starts counting both men out. He reaches 7 as both men start to rise. Funk grabs Lawler and delivers a Shin Buster. Funk walks around the ring yelling at the fans and calling Lawler a pig. Funk grabs Lawler's leg and kicks it then starts in with his spinning toe hold but Lawler reaches up, rakes his eyes and cradles him 1..2..3!!!!!! HUGE ERUPTION! Winner of the Match and still USWA Champion- Jerry Lawler Funk is all over Lawler! Funk just starts stomping on Lawler. The Ref tries to get him away but Funk grabs him and hurls him through the ropes. Funk stomps on Lawler and drops several knees on him then hurls him out of the ring. Funk goes to the outside and starts yelling "Lawler! You Pig! I told you I was going to end you!" Funk pushes everybody away from the ringside table. Funk slams Lawler's head on the table then lays him on it. Funk hops on the table. The fans are screaming as Funk hoists Lawler up and piledrives him through the table!!!! Security, Officials and Wrestlers run out to stop the madness. Funk staggers around and yells at everybody while the fans throw garbage at him. Not a happy ending tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den Scorpio Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 The big show delivers! King out-duels Double-cross Ranch! And based on the close, this feud must continue. Love the Pork Chop/Morrow match. The deal with the glass makes it particularly enjoyable seeing Morrow get some comeuppance when he gets cracked from behind. Dream Machine goes over on Slater. Not sure I saw it coming, but that's what kept me so engaged. Great job on this. Show was worth the hype. Looking forward to the fallout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoos Leg Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Heck of a supercard... I was afraid when we saw a ref bump in the second match that you would go to that well too often but you didn't. Can only imagine the buzz from Funk doing the piledriver through a table in 85... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darknyt Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Great card top to bottom. Funk snapping can’t be good for ANYONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 HUGE CARD HERE! Enjoyed seeing Morrow use some dirty tactics for hos victory. I thought he was going to clobber Cash with another champagne bottle but the low blow works just as good. Wow... the refs are struggling early here as we see Rip Morgan with the chain. I like the push here but wonder what is next for Hercules Enjoying Sweet Ebony's win here. Just wonder what their ceiling is here in a roster stacked USWA St. Clair with just enough help from Thornton! Was really looking forward to Colon vs Tiger Jeet and it doesn't disappoint. This would make one heck of a Pro Wrestling Illustrated cover. Only in the USWA does Dream get the win over Slater and that is why your shows are awesome. You must always expect the unexpected. I have seen many shows from Memphis and Dream was so big there. I wonder why he never got much of a shot in other places. YES... the feud with Wildfire and Cousin Johnny vs Oliver continues and now we add Maniac Matt! I must say that the match I was most comfortable picking if I was a gambling man was Karachi Vice over the Rock n Roll RPM's . I finally got one right! BAWH GAWD as Jim Ross would say. What a main event. First so many close finishes followed by Lawler catching Funk in a simple cradle for the win! AND THEN THE AFTER MATCH! WOW. Can Lawler even defend his title or is he done! We will have to see. Great show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blehschmidt Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 As always I have to start by saying that you ability to take guys and turn them into characters that just work never ceases to amaze me. I am hoping I can channel a little bit of that into my new venture. Loving that you kept my DJ Peterson/Kevin Kelly feud from WWF alive. Just two big undercarders who I thought looked right feuding with one another. Gerry Morrow has certainly come a long way from his short stint as a lackey for The Movement! Loving Champagne, and Porkchop Cash makes an awesome opponent for him. Very much digging the Leilani Kai stable. Still bummed that I dropped out of WWF before I got the chance to do something with Rip Morgan, but you are doing good shit with him! Kai works great as a manager for that whole group. The Beauty Shop is still a fantastic segment. Your tag scene is always a highlight for me. I love the Fabulous Blondes, but the Sweet Ebony Express is creeping up the list of favorite teams quickly. Really hoping the Dream Machine's win doesn't spell the end of Dick Slater here in the USWA. Really feel like "Dirty" Dick has been underutilized in this game, and I was glad to see him getting a push. Hoping he comes back for some revenge! LOVED the Tommy Rich heel turn. It was great stuff. Tommy and Cousin Johnny are a highlight for me, and the feud with Rip Oliver who is also a favorite has been great stuff. Adding Matt Borne to the mix makes me more excited, and I can't wait to see where you take this one. Oh Man, Lawler and Funk! You can run this feud until the end of time, and I will never get tired of it. Terry Funk is in my opinion the greatest wrestler of all time, and Lawler is unquestionably the King of the USWA, so this will never fail to be the good shit! The table piledriver in '85 is going to draw some massive heat and I can only assume that Lawler is going to pretend he's dead until he shows up like Superman and whips Funks ass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneJackson95 Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Another awesome USWA holiday supercard! Great win for DJ Peterson to kick things off! I agree with Blehschmidt about your incredible ability to come up with gimmicks and personalities that get so much more out of many wrestlers than anyone ever did in real life and Champagne Morrow is a perfect example, great work! Huge win for Rip Morgan over Ayala, I see big things coming for him here. Sweet Ebony Express are climbing up the tag ranks, a ton of potential with these guys! Colon/Singh is just such a perfect feud for the USWA, hard hitting wild brawls every time they meet in the ring and you never know what could happen next! I'm thrilled to see Dr. Dream walk out with the title! Can't wait hear what he has to say about the win! Matt Borne vs. Tommy Rich has the potential to be just as wild as Colon/Singh and Lawler/Funk...not to mention tag matches featuring Oliver/Borne vs. Tommy/Johnny if cousin Johnny can get reinstated to wrestle. Karachi retains!! Lawler vs. Funk didn't disappoint! Lawler gets the win but Funk has the last laugh...for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 USWA TV @ The Knoxville Civic Center 9-12-85 Show opens with a music video (Def Leppard's Rock Rock Til You Drop) showing all the highlights of the Labor Day Star Wars event. Video ends with Terry Funk piledriving Jerry Lawler through the ringside table. Lance: Hello again wrestling fans and welcome to another edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA Network. We'll be talking about went down at Star Wars throughout the program. After feuding over the summer and what went down during the tag team title match at Star Wars, tonight you will see a loser leaves town match between the Fabulous Blondes and The RPMS. And of course tonight's main event will be a blockbuster as the Road Warriors come to town to take on the Grapplers! These teams have verbally gone back and forth with taped promos but tonight they will finally meet in the ring. That should be an outstanding match. Also... Massive boos as Terry Funk storms out. Funk: Hey Lance, where's Lawler? Where's he at? Hey Lawler! You jackass, where are you? Lance: Oh come on. I was getting to that. Everybody saw what you did to him after your match at Star Wars. I have to say, I've never seen such an evil act. I mean my goodness, you piledrove the man through a table. I understand he was released from the hospital yesterday and is resting at home. Just why did you do such a thing Terry? Funk: I told you and everybody else I came back to the USWA for two reasons, to put Lawler out of wrestling and take the USWA title. Well, you all saw what I did to Lawler so now I should be the champ. Go get my belt Lance! Lance: You didn't win the match Terry and you're lucky you haven't been suspended. Jerry Lawler is still the champ. Funk: That son of a (beep) doesn't deserve to be champ! Lance: Ok come on Terry, we're on TV and you need to watch your language in front of all these people. Funk: I don't give a damn about all these people! I deserve the USWA title and I deserve a lot of praise for finally ridding wrestling of an egg sucking dog like Lawler! This isn't over! Funk storms off. Lance: Ok, well, fans we'll be right back. Commercial Break Loser Leaves Town Match The Fabulous Blondes vs. The Rock N Roll RPMS Show kicks off with a fast paced high octane match as neither team wants to leave the USWA. RPMS get the momentum as they double dropkick Donovan through the ropes. They swing Regal to the ropes and double back drop him. Regal staggers up and gets double dropkicked out of the ring. The fans are up and cheering as the RPMS pump their fists while the Blondes regroup on the outside. RPMS control a bit longer until Davis ends up in the Blondes corner and they go to work on him. Donovan puts Davis down with a back elbow smash and follows with a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Donovan tags in Regal. They hoist Davis up and double vertical suplex him back. They stomp away until Lane runs in but the Ref quickly guides him back. Blondes double slam Davis. Regal hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a knee drop 1..2..Lane breaks it. Donovan runs in and they fight to the corner. The Ref finally breaks them up. Regal swings Davis to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Davis leapfrogs over then dives over and tags in Lane. Lane is on fire as he dropkicks Regal down. Donovan runs in and Lane scoop slams him down. Lane swings Regal to the ropes and nails him with a clothesline, then hops on the middle ropes and comes down with a forearm drop 1..2..Donovan drops an elbow to break it. Davis runs in and punches Donovan to the corner. Regal eye rakes Lane and swings him to the corner and charges in but Lane nails him with a big boot! Davis back drops Donovan over the top rope. The RPMS swing Regal to the ropes and hit the Spandex Splits 1..2..3!!! Big POP! Donovan pulls Regal from the ring and helps him to the back. The RPMS are celebrating with the fans. WHAM! The CEOs (Crews and Timbs) hit the ring and ambush the RPMs! They hurl Lane out of the ring then pick up Davis and put him down with a double DDT! Commercial Break Lance: A lot just went down. The RPMs have sent the Fabulous Blondes packing but then were jumped by these two men. Ok, CEO's what was that all about? Crews: As you well know, one of our company's biggest investors is Brenda Britton. Timbs: And a couple weeks ago on her ratings bonanza of a show, those two classless jerks embarrassed her. Crews: Did they think they would get away with that? Brenda didn't even have to ask. We watch out for our investors. Timbs: And everybody better watch out for us! Lance: Ok, the CEOs have sent a message but I don't think the RPMs will be down for long. Back to the ring. "Champagne" Gerry Morrow vs. Trent Watkins It's all Morrow as he dominates Watkins then finishes him off with the Sleeper. Morrow heads to the podium with a bottle of champagne and a glass. Morrow: Lance, I'm going to give myself a proper toast because that lowlife soar loser Porkchop Cash deprived me of this at Star Wars. Morrow pours himself some champagne and drinks it. Morrow: AAAHHHH so good. Now you saw me once again defeat Porkchop Cash. That bum is not in my league so now it's time for bigger and better things. But first I'm going on a well deserved vacation. What is the point of having all the money that I have, if I can't have any fun? I hear Cabo is nice this time of the year. Lance, until we meet again. Lance: Well it must be nice. Fans, we'll be right back Commercial Break The Rolling Stones "Gimmie Shelter" plays as an add for WrestleStorm 2 appears on screen. Lance: Fans, Saturday night, December 5th, the USWA presents it's biggest event of the year, WrestleStorm 2. It will be shown on Closed Circuit TV throughout all the great USWA arenas. I understand many cities are vying to host the big event and I'll announce the location soon. Let's go to the ring. "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly vs. Todd Rooney Kelly is extra aggressive tonight as he slams, stomps and beats his opponent down. Kelly clamps on the full nelson and Watkins quickly submits. Kelly spins him around and throws him across the ring. The fans boo as Kelly gives them a double bicep pose. Commercial Break Corporal Kirchner vs. Roy Glader The fans are cheering as Kirchner walks around the ring waving the American Flag and high fiving the fans. Kirchner is fired up tonight as he hits a fallaway slam on Glader then finishes him off with a fireman's carry slam! Kirchner waves the flag as he heads to the podium. Lance: Ok, Corporal I know you're venturing in the single's world and it looks like you're off to a great start. Kirchner: Thank you Lance. I'm working hard and working my way up to a TV title shot. That's my goal and that's what I'm going to achieve! Kirchner waves the flag and heads out. Lance: The TV champ Tony St. Clair is coming off yet another title defense over Yoshiaki Yatsu at Star Wars. However, the competition is getting fierce. Next week Duke Myers will wrestle Timothy Flowers and the winner will get a TV title shot the following week. Should be a good one. Commercial Break The camera zooms in on the "Beauty Shop" sign then pans down to Brenda Britton. Britton: Hi everybody! I just wanted to tell you I'm in such a great mood tonight for two reasons. First, I want to thank the fearless CEOs for avenging me and showing those two punks what a real tag team can do. CEOs, call me, I have some more investments to make. Now, my guest tonight is the hottest commodity in wrestling. Making his first appearance since Star Wars and of course it had to be on my show. Please welcome out the new Central States Champion, Dr. Dream Machine! Boos as Dream Machine comes out bobbing his head up and down while pointing to the title around his waist. Brenda: It's certainly my privilege to have such an esteem and charismatic champion like you on my show. I'm so glad you put down that dirty Dick Slater. I understand he had to go to Japan for a tour. Sounds like he's running out of town with his tail between his legs. Dream: (Laughing) You see Brenda babay I knew you were a smart woman. You're right! I gave Dicky Boy the beating of his life at Star Wars and I walked out with this here Central States title! Not only that but I sent old Dicky Boy running for his life out of town. He doesn't want anymore of this babay! Brenda, I've got it all. I'm a certified Doctor. I'm the smartest man in wrestling and I'm the Central States Champion! Now, I doubt that coward Jerry Lawler will ever return to the ring...but if he did, I would take his title as well! Dr. Dream Machine is like rock n roll, I'm here to stay! Brenda: Well alright! My show is the highest rated segment in wrestling and it's because of guests like Dr. Dream Machine, your Central States Champion. Until next week, tooooodles. Commercial Break Another video is shown of Bob Brown training Mike George. Mike is in the ring performing a variety of wrestling moves on a sparring partner. Bob calls time and calls Mike over. Mike puts a towel around his neck and stands with Brown. Brown: Mike George is back and Mike George is ready for action! This man has guts, tenacity and gumption! Most of all this man has grit. Get ready USWA because True Grit Mike George is coming back better than ever! Back Live Central States 6-Man Champs The Elite w/Arnold Skaaland vs. Sam Smith, Vic Dutro and William Hillman Pure showcase for the Elite. Gagne puts Dutro down with a high dropkick then tags in Hart. Hart hoists Dutro up and executes a gut wrench suplex. Hart picks up Dutro and tags in Sammartino. Hart swings Dutro to the ropes and Sammartino powerslams him over 1..2..3! The fans boo as Skaaland wipes each title with his towel before handing them to his men. Lance: Impressive win for your trio Arnold. Skaaland: Trio? You will refer to them as the Central States 6 Man Champions. They've earned it Lance. You saw their title defense last week on TV. There's not a as you would say trio that can defeat this unit. Lance: You might be right. Look, I have to ask, months ago you turned your back on Mike George. Have you been watching the videos? What do you think of Bob Brown getting him back on track? Gagne: Wait a minute! Mike George? Are you serious? Gagne just looks down while shaking his head. Hart: (Laughing) Wait, who is Mike George again? Sammartino: He's some has been or more accurately a never was. Everybody laughs. Lance: Ok wait a minute, the man is a former multi time Central States Champ. Skaaland: Why are we even talking about that loser? I gave up on him for a reason. He simply doesn't have it anymore. Never really did. Hey if Bob the clown Brown wants to get his man in the ring with one of my Elite then we would be more than happy to humiliate him with a wrestling lesson. Heck, I wont even need my towel because none of my men would even break a sweat wrestling that washed up never was. They all laugh then hold up their titles as the fans boo. Commercial Break Lance: Fans, at Star Wars Carlos Colon and Tiger Jeet Singh were involved in a wild and bloody match. The match ended in a double c.o. but afterwards Singh tried to use his sword but Colon got it and tore into Singh's leg before making him pass out with the figure four. I understand next week we'll hear comments from Tiger Jeet Singh. Should be interesting. Also next week, Leilani Kai will be here with Tui Selinga and the Medics to talk about what went down at Star Wars. Speaking of Star Wars and Leilani Kai, Ripper Morgan defeated Hercules Ayala with the help of his chain. I know Ayala is still recovering from that blow but should be back soon. Let's go to the ring as the man who defeated Tui Selinga at Star Wars is set for action. "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs. Curtis Moore Siva nails Moore with a jumping headbutt that sends him against the ropes. Moore staggers into a big scoop slam. Siva goes to the top rope and crashes down with a diving headbutt for the pin! The fans cheer as Siva does a dance and flashes the "hang loose" sign. Lance: I know Siva is feeling pretty good about his win over Tui at Star Wars. Another big surprise at Star Wars was Matt Borne's shocking return to the USWA to help his friend Rip Oliver against the Rich's. Let's hear some prerecorded comments from Borne and Oliver. Oliver: Hey Tommy! Hey Johnny! How you boys doing? You know, I called up my old buddy Matt Borne and said Matt I could really use some help against the Rich's. Matt, thank you buddy! Oliver and Borne clasp hands. Borne: I didn't even have to think twice! I'm here and Rich's we're coming after you! As a matter of fact, we want a meeting with Jerry Jarrett and we want that gutless coward Johnny reinstated! Oliver: Yea, since he wants to get involved so much, well we'd like to give him the opportunity. Borne: And let's just see who the better men are! Commercial Break Lance: Ok fans, it's time for our huge main event. This has been heating up since the Crockett Cup, so this should be a barnburner of a match. Let's go to the ring. The Road Warriors w/Paul Ellering vs. The Grapplers Lance is right, this is a barnburner! As soon as the bell rings both teams go at it! They're brawling for awhile until the Road Warriors get the upper hand. They swing the Grapplers into each other. Grapplers bounce off each other and turn around only to be put down by clotheslines. Grappler 2 rolls to his corner as the Ref gets Hawk to his. Animal picks up Grappler 1, presses him over his head and slams him down. Ellering cheers Animal on while waving around his Wall Street Journal. Grappler 1 staggers up and Animal mows him over with a shoulder block. Animal picks up Grappler 1, Hawk sticks his boot out and Animal slams Grappler's 1 head on the boot and tags in Hawk. Hawk swings Grappler 1 to the ropes and puts him down with a flying shoulder block then swings off the ropes and crashes down with a fist drop 1..2..Grappler 2 breaks it with a stomp. Animal runs in but the Ref stops him and guides him back. Hawk rises but Grappler 2 clips him behind the knee. Grappler 2 drags his partner to the corner and continues the match without making the tag. Ellering and Animal are yelling at the Ref. Grappler 2 stomps down on Hawk, picks him up and slams him down, then hops on the middle ropes and comes down with a foot stomp to the mid section. Grappler 2 picks up Hawk and delivers a backbreaker 1..2..Kick Out. Grappler 2 swings Hawk to the corner. Grappler 1 chokes Hawk while Grappler 2 kicks away then tags in Grappler 1. The Grapplers swing Hawk to the ropes and put him down with a double fist to the head 1..2..Animal breaks it. Grappler 2 charges but Animal clotheslines him down. Animal picks up Grappler 1 and slams him down before going back to his corner. Hawk and Grappler 1 stagger up and exchange fists. Hawk gets the upper hand, rakes the eyes and slams Grappler 1 then tags in Animal. Animal goes nuts and just beats down Grappler 1. Grappler 2 runs in but Animal sends him up and over with a back drop. Grappler 2 staggers up against the ropes. Hawk runs in and clotheslines him over the top rope. The Road Warriors hammer away on Grappler 1. Hawk goes outside and climbs the top rope. Animal is ready to hoist Grappler 1 on his shoulders. Wait a minute! SUPER STEVE O comes out (wearing his T-Shirt with the Superman symbol) with a chair and blasts Paul Ellering across the back! Animal sees this and drops Grappler 1. Hawk follows as they chase Steve O. The Ref starts the count. Hawk chases Steve O to the back while Animal is checking on Ellering. The Ref hits 10! The Grapplers win by C.O. The Grapplers are still wobbly as they help each other out of there. Animal isn't aware of what happened. When he helps Ellering up he then realizes what just happened and starts yelling at the Ref. Animal and Ellering point to the back and head out. Commercial Break Lance: Oh my that was certainly unexpected. I understand the Road Warriors and Ellering are livid and were causing a major ruckus in back. Security was needed and they have escorted them out of the building. Oh ok, well here he comes. Steve O, what in the world were you doing out here? Steve: Lance, I told you and all these people that I would protect them from those invading villains. Now in my book the Grapplers are villains as well but I will deal with them another time. My priority tonight was eliminating the biggest evil in wrestling, the Legion of Doom. There is no room in... Lance: Watch out! Lance runs out of there as the Road Warriors plow over Steve O! Ellering (still favoring his back) is telling the Road Warriors to finish him. They double slam Steve O on the concrete. Animal picks up the podium and slams it down. The podium explodes to pieces. Hawk grabs the USWA banner and rips it down! Security runs out but the Road Warriors punch them down one by one. The Road Warriors knock over tables, chairs and cameras! They go back to Steve O and throw him in the ring. Animal hoists him up as Hawk fly's off the top rope with a clothesline that flips Steve O over! Ellering says "Again!" Road Warriors set up and deliver another Doomsday Device! Ellering yells "One more!" Animal hoists a lifeless Steve O up and once again they deliver a Doomsday Device! Steve O is unconscious. The fans are in shock. The arena set is destroyed. The program ends as the Road Warriors and Ellering walk through the debris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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