AWA Georgia Championship Wrestling

[El Dragon]

Live Event. August 5th, Marietta Georgia

 

Jerry Blackwell w/ Ken Patera defeated James Wright in 5:02 with a Splash. Post Match, Blackwell grabbed a mic and declared “This one is for you Harley!”, followed by Ken Patera locking on the Full Nelson on Wright. Before permanent damage could be done, Don Muraco and Brett Wayne Sawyer ran down and ran off the duo.

 

Brett Wayne Sawyer w/ Don Muraco defeats Swede Hanson via Pinfall in 9:48 with a Neckbreaker

 

Giant Haystacks and Brutus Beefcake defeat Joe Lightfoot and Jules Strongbow in 6:11 when Haystacks pinned Lightfoot with an Elbow Drop.

 

AWA Superstation Title Match

David Sammartino defeats Terry Daniels by Pinfall in 9:57 with a Top Rope Crossbody.

 

Tim Horner and The Italian Stallion defeat the Devils Duo of Sword and Vines via disqualification in 12:44 when Sword hit Horner with a Metal Chain

 

Harley Race w/ Paul Ellering defeats Gladiator #1 in 6:24 with the Figure 4 Knee Drop. No word on why Ellering was with Race. Post Match, Patera and Blackwell came out, staring down Race. While this is going down, Sawyer and Muraco attacked Patera and Blackwell, and they brawled around ringside as Race watched before order was finally restored.

 

”The Ebony Express” of Ray Candy and Leroy Brown w/ “Hacksaw” Butch Reed defeat Hiro Saito and Kim Duk w/ Mr. Saito and Miss Doll in 11:16 when Brown pinned Saito with a Corner Avalanche. Post Match, Mr. Saito hit Butch Reed with Miss Dolls Purse, which was once more seemingly loaded.

 

Main Event

Rick Martel w/ Les Thornton and Arn Anderson w/ Ole Anderson went to a 45 minute time limit draw. Ole’s attempts to interfere were fended off by Thornton, who had seen all of his tricks.

 

 

[SirEdger]

Holy crap, what a classic between Rick Martel and Arn Anderson. 1984 MOTYC?

[spaldoni]

Yea, Martel and Arn going 45 minutes gave the fans their money's worth.

WOW! Ellering with Harley! Cant wait to see where this goes. 

Blackwell and Patera send a message to Harley but they better stay focused on Muraco and Sawyer. 

Once again the loaded purse comes into play. Saito and Doll might have the upper hand on Reed right now but I know Reed will come back with a vengeance. 

[kevinmcfl]

Race and Ellering are two great guys on the mic and together, they will be awesome 

[Mad Dog]

I am really interested to see where this Race and Ellering association seems to be going. Also sounds like a killer main event with Martel and Arn. 

[Crazymax Jack]

Arn is still a little young here so I'd imagine he learned a lot here working a Broadway with someone the caliber of Martel. Would have been a fun match for sure. The fans were given a real treat.

If you're going to hit a guy like Butch Reed with a purse, you better believe it best be loaded! Not that Mr. Saito needs to use a loaded purse to put a man down, but it made for a good visual!

Patera and Blackwell may be spreading themselves too thin if they start worrying about anything other than their big tag match with Muraco and Sawyer. If they know what's good for them they'll stay away from the legend that is Harley Race.

 

[El Dragon]

Live Event, August 7th, Macon, Georgia

 

Kim Duk w/ Mr. Saito and Miss Doll defeats Leroy Brown w/ Ray Candy via Pinfall in 8:18 when he pinned him following a Double Underhook Suplex. 

 

“The Patriots” of Terry Daniels and James Wright defeat “The Devils Duo” of Jeff Sword and Doug Vines via Pinfall in 7:41 when Wright pinned Vines with a Back Suplex. Sword was distracted when his attempt to use the ring bell to his advantage was countered by Tim Horner making an appearance.

 

Mr. Saito w/ Miss Doll defeats Tom Prichard via Pinfall in 17:03 after he hit him with a Saito Suplex. Prichard was distracted by Miss Doll seeming to be ready to swing her purse at him, but he was prepared, and grabbed the purse. However this left his back turned, and let Saito hit the Suplex to score the win.

 

David Sammartino, Giant Haystacks, And Brutus Beefcake defeat The Great Kokina, Joe Lightfoot, And Jules Strongbow in 11:56 when Haystacks pinned Strongbow with an Elbow Drop. 

 

Rick Martel defeats Jose Lothario in 13:14 via Submission via Boston Crab

 

Arn Anderson w/ Ole Anderson defeats Les Thornton via Pinfall in 19:16 by Pinfall when he Ole Anderson held Thornton’s feet down preventing a kick out.

 

”Hacksaw” Butch Reed defeats Hiro Saito w/ Miss Doll via Pinfall in 14:16 when he stopped Saito while he was on the top rope, then Press Slammed him off the turnbuckle. Mr. Saito made no appearances in this match.

 

Main Event

 

Ken Patera and Jerry Blackwell fought Bret Wayne Sawyer and Don Muraco w/ Gary Hart to a Double Disqualification in 16:32, when the referee got taken out during the fighting. Patera and Blackwell eventually gained a decisive advantage, and Patera had Muraco trapped in a Full Nelson when Harley Race made his way to ringside, leading to Patera and Blackwell retreating.

[SirEdger]

If anyone can intimidate bullies like Patera & Blackwell, it's Handsome Harley Race himself. Solid main event in Macon!

[El Dragon]

Live Event, August 9th, Columbus, Georgia

 

Giant Haystacks defeated Tom Prichard via in 6:18 hitting a Running Elbow Drop. 

 

Jeff Sword defeats Italian Stallion via Pinfall in 9:16 when Doug Vines ran in, distracting the ref, and Sword hit a Low Blow.

 

Tim Horner defeats Doug Vines via Disqualification in 3:33 when Jeff Sword jumped Horner. The Duo beatdown Horner, throwing him into the ring post, leaving Horner bleeding.

 

David Sammartino and Brutus Beefcake defeat The Great Kokina And Jose Lothario in 11:58 when Sammartino pinned Lothario with a Crossbody off the top rope, while Kokina was distracted with Giant Haystacks making his way down to ringside.

 

Harley Race w/ Paul Ellering defeats The Mongol via Pinfall in 7:24 with a Belly to Belly Suplex. Ken Patera and Jerry Blackwell made their way down to the ring for the next match as Race was on his way back, and had words, and appeared to almost come to blows.

 

Ken Patera w/ Jerry Blackwell defeats Brett Wayne Sawyer w/ Don Muraco & Gary Hart via Submission in 21:33 with the Full Nelson. Post Match, Blackwell and Patera teased jumping Muraco, but Harley Race joined him in the ring, as Blackwell and Patera slowly retreat.

 

”The Ebony Express of Ray Candy and Leroy Brown defeat Mr. Saito and Hiro Saito w/ Miss Doll by Disqualification in 13:48 when Miss Doll hit Leroy Brown with her Loaded Purse. Post Match Saito and his cohorts beat down Brown and Candy until Butch Reed runs out, sending them packing. Reed takes a microphone and demands a match a match with one of them. Saito has some brief words with Miss Doll, and she grabs the microphone and says Kim Duk will wrestle Butch Reed, but only if Reed puts his National Title on the line. Reed swiftly agrees.

 

AWA National Title Match

“Hacksaw” Butch Reed defeats Kim Duk w/ Mr. Saito, Miss Doll, and Hiro Saito Via Pinfall in 13:01 when he hit a Jumping Lariat. Post match, Saito jumped Reed, and the 3 Japanese men left Reed laying.

 

Main Event, Georgia Tag Team Championship Match

Rick Martel and Les Thornton defeat Arn and Ole Anderson in 26:08 via Count Out after Martel hit Arn with a Crossbody off the apron, and just beat the 10 count. The Andersons retain via count-out.

 

 

 

[SirEdger]

Close one between Martel/Thornton and the Andersons. I bet Arn & Ole didn't mind a damn bit getting counted out to retain their titles!

[Blehschmidt]

Patera and Blackwell should really leave Harley Race alone. Maybe this is all a double cross and Muraco is gonna get suckered, but if not.. Harley is gonna hurt those two!

Really digging the feud between Reed and the Saito gang. Good stuff.

The Anderson's barely escape with the titles! Looks they are going to need to make another example and show Martel who he is messing with!

Good stuff happening in Georgia!

[spaldoni]

Things are heating up between Patera/Blackwell and Harley Race. Add in Muraco and now we're heading into a tag team explosion! 

Cool seeing the Devil's Duo up to their old tricks.

The Sammartino/Beefcake/Haystacks alliance is really gaining steam.

Another situation ready to explode is Reed/Saito. Love the build here as they haven't met one on one  yet. 

Martel and Thornton give the Andersons a scare. 

[kevinmcfl]

Harley after Patera & Blackwell could lead to some fun nights.  When I saw Harley, he was always that serious, stoic tweener but would love to see him as a true babyface on the side of good.

Miss. Doll has a big role really quickly and I am enjoying your use of her.  Not sure she needs the loaded purse as she could just knock someone out with her big right hand.  She is going to be a handful!

The Patriots team is a nice way to get a lot out of Daniels and Wright

 

[GeneJackson95]

I'm really looking forward to Saito and Reed squaring off 1 on 1!

Harley Race is not the one to mess with.

[El Dragon]

Georgia Championship Wrestling, WTBS Studios, August 11th, Atlanta, Georgia

 

1. Ted DiBiase and Don Muraco are ready for the Cage, and confirmation of Harley Race as a Second Referee

 

Ted DiBiase & Don Muraco defeats The Gladiators in 5:14 when DiBiase hits Gladiator #1 with a Powerslam

 

DiBiase: Over a month Gary, I’ve been waiting for my chance to get my hands on Blackwell and Patera for two months. I’ve been doing everything I need to be to prove that I’m worthy of this belt in my Shoulder right now. Proving that I am the best wrestler in the world. Taking on any and all challengers. But it’s time for me to be a selfish. This isn’t about this piece of gold, this is about me wanting to beat Jerry Blackwell and Ken Patera to a pulp! You two tainted my moment! You two took out Austin and Whatley! You’ve been getting away with too much for far too long! And you are going to pay at the Omni!

Schiavone: We also have received word from the top levels of Georgia Championship Wrestling, that due to a history of this feud leading to a dangerous situation for referees, Harley Race will be joining this match as a guest official. Your thoughts Ted

DiBiase: I understand the reasoning. I heard what happened in Macon from Muraco. But I do have one message to you Harley. Your an icon in this business, you’ve done everything! But I have one request: Don’t get involved. Me and Don don’t need the backup. If you have issues with those two? Wait your turn. I waited too long for this already.

 

2. Mr. Saito and Company get interrupted 

 

Mr. Saito defeats Randy Jobbs in 1:38 after hitting a Saito Suplex, while Miss Doll reads out a statement on commentary.

Miss Doll: Mr Saito would like to note that at the Omni he as well as Mr. Hiro and Mr. Duk will send a firm message about there dominance of GCW. There is no finer talents in all the AWA. Mr. Reed, Brown, And Candy will learn first hand that..

Before Doll can finish her sentence, Butch Reed and The Ebony Express run out to the interview desk and the brawl is already on. Eventually they cut to commercial to restore order

 

3. Martel and Thornton get their title shot, and prepare for a war

 

Rick Martel and Les Thornton defeat The Mongol and Tojo Yamamoto in 9:16 when Martel made Mongol tap out to a Boston Crab

Martel: You know Arn and Ole Anderson sure like to talk a lot. And they sure like to try to manipulate everything they can to make sure nobody can stand against them. They took out a very nice young competitor in Ben Bassarab for no other reason because old man Ole realized he was a threat. Well there is no hiding now! Me and Les might make an odd pair, but we have one thing uniting us, and that’s the Andersons! And at the Omni, you better believe you aren’t gonna have any more answers, just two men ready to take your belts!

 

4. The Devils Duo wants Tim Horner Out of GCW.

 

The Devils Duo defeats Randy Lynn and Lee Gregory in 2:31 

 

Vines: You know, Tim Horner, you keep not taking the hint, and we are sick of it! Us and you at the Omni! You pick some poor bastard, and we are gonna fight it out! And  the loser? They leave Georgia for good! Either you accept or we beat you down and kick you out of the state anyway! 

 

Other Matches

Italian Stallion defeated Johnny Rodz

Gladiator #1 defeats James Wright

David Sammartino and Brutus Beefcake defeat Scott Ferris and Mark Regin

 

 

Announced Lineup at the Omni on August 15th

 

The Patriots vs. The Gladiators

 

Loser Leaves Town

The Devil’s Duo of Doug Vines and Jeff Sword vs. Tim Horner and a Mystery Partner

 

AWA Superstation Title Match

David Sammartino (c) vs. Joe Lightfoot

 

The Great Kokina vs. Giant Haystacks

 

AWA Light Heavyweight Title Match

Brad Armstrong (c) vs. Buck Zumhofe

 

Butch Reed and The Ebony Express vs. Mr. Saito, Hiro Saito, and Kim Duk w/ Miss Doll

 

AWA Georgia Tag Team Title Match

Ole and Arn Anderson (c) vs. Rick Martel & Les Thornton

 

Main Event

Cage Match, Special 2nd Referee Harley Race

AWA World Champion Ted DiBiase & Don Muraco w/ Gary Hart vs. Jerry Blackwell & Ken Patera

[El Dragon]

Live Event: August 13th, Marietta Georgia

 

Arn Anderson defeats Terry Daniels w/ James Wright in 8:17 via Pinfall when he hit a Spinebuster.

 

Buck Zumhofe defeats Gladiator #2 via Pinfall in 7:02 with a Crossbody

 

Joe Lightfoot and Jules Strongbow defeats David Sammartino and Brutus Beefcake in 9:43 when Lightfoot pinned Sammartino with a Sunset Flip.

 

Giant Haystacks defeats Italian Stallion in 5:21 with a Running Elbow Drop. Haystacks would hit a second Elbow Drop post match and left Stallion hurt. 

 

Ray Candy w/ Leroy Brown defeats Hiro Saito w/ Miss Doll via Disqualification in 9:42 when Miss Doll pulled the referee out of the ring after Candy hit a Corner Avalanche.

 

”Hacksaw” Butch Reed defeats Tojo Yamamoto via Pinfall in 7:08 with a Running Lariat.

 

Mr. Saito and Kim Duk defeated Rick Martel and Les Thornton via Pinfall in 19:51 when Saito pinned Martel with a Saito Suplex. During the match Arn and Ole Anderson ran down and threw Les Thornton shoulder first into the ring post, and Thornton had to be escorted out of the ring side area.

 

Main Event

Bret Wayne Sawyer and Don Muraco defeat Jerry Blackwell and Ken Patera via Disqualification in 16:51 when Blackwell Splashed the referee after Muraco had Patera pinned after an Inverted Piledriver. Blackwell and Muraco continued there assault before Harley Race ran down, sending Blackwell and Patera on the retreat.

[Blehschmidt]

Martel just doesn't learn! How many partners do the Anderson's have to cripple before he stops talking!

Interested to see who Tim Horner picks to take on Vines and Sword. Loser Leaves Town are big stakes for a mystery partner to get involved in!

The feud between Saito/Reed and their respective groups is heating up nicely. When they finally clash in the ring, it should be an all out war.

It's going to be very interesting to see what kind of decisions Harley Race makes inside that cage. One thing is for sure, they will benefit Harley Race. Excited to watch that one play out.

[kevinmcfl]

Love the format from the TV show.  It keeps you updated on all the current and new angles in a nice compact summary.

The card at the Omni was great.  Martel needs a top partner to help with the Andersons

Butch Reed was on fire with quick work of Tojo

We will need to keep an eye on Race as the second ref.  I know he is upset with Patera and Blackwell but Dibiase does have HIS title

[spaldoni]

Nice TV format. Very easy to follow.

Dibiase and Muraco are ready for Patera and Blackwell. Harley Race will be a very interesting factor. 

Reed and Ebony Express vs. Baby Doll's stable is becoming one of the best feuds in the AWA.

Martel wants the Andersons bad.

Looking forward to finding out who Horner gets as a mystery partner to take on the Devil's Duo. A lot riding on that match. 

Fun card in Marietta.

Lightfoot gets the pin on David. Momentum is on his side for their upcoming TV title match.

Martel better be on high alert as the Andersons put Thornton down. 

Fun main event that ends with Harley chasing off Patera and Blackwell. The plot thickens. 

[El Dragon]

Georgia Championship Wrestling Presents

 

AWA Wrestling at the Omni, in Atlanta Georgia, August 15th, 1984

 

The Patriots of Terry Daniels and James Wright vs. The Gladiators of Gladiator #1 and Gladiator #2

A solid competitive opener, as the Patriots have had an sizable part of the crowd start to get behind them. The Gladiators run has been up and down, but they are hoping a victory here could put them in the tag title scene. Sadly for them this wasn’t there night, as the Patriots score a solid victory here when Daniels got Gladiator #2 with a Sunset Flip

Winner via Pinfall in 7:06: The Patriots

 

*****

 

Brett Wayne Sawyer vs. Brutus Beefcake

Interesting match between 2 more recent additions to the Georgia roster. Sawyer is an established name on this roster, a former National Champion, were as Beefcake and his running buddies Sammartino and Haystacks seem to be on the up swing. Sawyer though exposes some holes in Beefcakes game here, scoring the duke with a Powerslam.

Winner via Pinfall in 6:31: Brett Wayne Sawyer

 

*****

 

Loser Leaves Town Tag Team Match

The Devil’s Duo of Doug Vines and Jeff Sword vs. Tim Horner and a Mystery Partner

This one has been building for a while, and the Duo seem dead set on finally moving Horner out of Georgia. Horner makes his way down, and is joined by fellow young talent Tom Prichard. 

And this match was heated fast, with the Duo trying to make the match as Chaotic as possible very quickly. And they do finally gain an advantage on Pritchard after Tom went for a Splash of the top rope but came up empty, and proceeded to work over Prichard’s arm. Eventually though, Prichard would counter out and make 5he Tag to Horner, who has seemingly had enough of the Duo, using his technical skill to gain the upper hand. Horner would eventually apply a Rolling Cradle on Vines, with Sword held at bay by Prichard, to send the Devils Duo packing.

Winner via Pinfall in 11:36: Tim Horner and Tom Prichard

 

*****

 

AWA Light Heavyweight Title Match

Brad Armstrong (c) vs. Buck Zumhofe

Armstrong makes his way to the ring,  but Buck Zumhofe is strangely nowhere one on his attempt to regain the Light Heavyweight Title. Eventually cameras go to the ring entrance to find Arn and Ole Anderson pulling out a bloodied and beaten Zumhofe to the entrance, in no shape to do much of anything. They both make there way to the ring against Arn’s former Tag partner and enemy, and Brad jumps into the fight quickly. But Arm and Ole are notoriously vicious, and while Arn and Brad are fighting that Ole sends Brad head first into the ring post, bloodying Brad up. At that point Arn grabs a microphone. 

Arn: I thought you would have learned your lesson already Brad! We ran you out of Georgia and just because you have a new title doesn’t mean you are welcome back! Georgia is Anderson territory, and no Armstrong’s are welcome, least of all you!

No Contest

 

*****

 

The Great Kokina vs. Giant Haystacks

A war between this two big men, as Kokina has been wanting this victory ever since Haystacks hurt his friend Sivi Afi. And this match wasn’t pretty, but it was wild, with both men fighting all over the floor for a lot of this match. Eventually, the brawl continues in the ring, were Kokina manages to hit a Thrust Kick that sends Haystacks falling out to the floor! Kokina waits for Haystacks to try to get in the ring, but Haystacks is unable to answer the count in time!

Winner via Count Out in 7:18: The Great Kokina

 

*****

 

AWA Superstation Title Match

David Sammartino (c) vs. Joe Lightfoot w/ Jules Strongbow

Lightfoot has scored multiple Pinfalls over the Champion recently, and with his bodyguard and new friend already having suffered defeat today he appears to be going it alone. And he is behind almost the entirety of this match. But eventually Beefcake makes his way to the ring, and jumps Strongbow on the floor, that distracts Lightfoot and the referee. This gives Sammartino time to grab a Steel Chain, and he immediately wraps it around Lightfoot throat, hiding the chain with a Sleeper hold. The ref turns to watch Lightfoot pass out, leading to Sammartino’s victory

Winner via Submission in 10:32: David Sammartino

 

*****

 

Six Man War

”Hacksaw” Butch Reed & “The Ebony Express” of Ray Candy and Leroy Brown vs. Mr. Saito, Hiro Saito, & Kim Duk w/Miss Doll

Before the match, Reeds team demands they check Miss Dolls purse, having had enough of her and her cheap shots. The ref notes there is nothing heavy in the bag and the match gets going. 

A very competitive match here, with the Reed and Ebony Express team gaining control early before the Japanese contingent eventually gains control of Leroy Brown, and work him over. Reed eventually makes his way back to the ring off a hot tag,  and sends all the others scrambling, as things break down. Reed has Mr. Saito on the ropes, as the Express fought Hiro and Duk on the floor. Reed gets send into the ropes and Doll goes at him with her purse, but Reed sees it coming, and catches it. Reed throws the purse down, as the red admonishes Doll. In the meantime, Saito quickly grabs something from the purse, and throws what appears to be a white powder in Reeds face, that leaves Reed reeling. Saito wastes no time hitting a Saito Suplex, and it gets him a Pinfall victory over the National Champ.

Winners via Pinfall in 19:08: Mr. Saito, Hiro Saito, and Kim Duk

 

*****

 

AWA Georgia Tag Team Title Match

Arn and Ole Anderson (c) vs. Rick Martel & ???

Arn and Ole seem more self assured then ever before, as they had heard the medical report: Les Thornton can’t go tonight, so that means Martel is likely going it alone. But Martel comes out with a smile on his face and takes the microphone 

Martel: I bet you guys are proud of yourselves. Les Thornton cannot go tonight, after you jumped him. But I’ve just had a conversation with Mr Barnett and he said signed for a Georgia Tag Team Title Match, and we are gonna have one! And he gave me the right to pick any partner of my choosing tonight! And there is one man in the locker room dying to get his hands on you just as much as me! My partner tonight is Brad Armstrong!

Brad comes out with a bandage over his head, and Arn and Ole are arguing with the ref on if this allowed, the ref immediately rings the bell once Brad gets in, and this degrades into a brawl quickly, with Martel and Brad full of firey vengeance. Eventually though Brads exhaustion slows him down, as Arn manages to throw him into the ring post head first again, opening up his cut. This leads Armstrong to be worked over for a long stretch as the Andersons try to work the cut. Arn calls for the finish and is lifting Brad up for a Gordbuster, but Brad falls out the back and hits a Russian Leg Sweep! This leads to a hot tag to Martel who is absolutely on fire on Ole, sending him all over the ring. Ole and Arn eventually try to bail away from Martel, but Brad cuts them off, sending Arn into the ring post himself, busting him open! Ole is borderline by himself at this point. Eventually Brad hits Ole with a Russian Leg Sweep, with Martel hitting a Slingshot Splash to score the win as the crowd goes crazy!

Winners via Pinfall in 23:17 and NEW AWA Georgia Tag Team Champions: Rick Martel & Brad Armstrong

 

*****

 

Main Event: Steel Cage Match, with Special 2nd Referee Harley Race

AWA World Champion Ted DiBiase and “Magnificent” Don Muraco w/ Gary Hart vs. Ken Patera and Jerry Blackwell

High intensity here, as it’s DiBiase’s return to the building he won the World Title, and him and Muraco have a grudge. Harley Race is in the ring for this one as well, but he seems to be leaving most of the ref work to the main guy, seemingly not wanting to get in the way of the match. In the early going it’s Patera and Blackwell bumping all over the place for DiBiase and Muraco, but eventually Muraco gets thrown into the Cage by Patera that the tables turn, as Muraco takes a beating for an extended stretch, being bloodied up badly. Patera and Blackwell start taunting DiBiase extensively here, as Muraco is barely responsive. Eventually Harley seems to have had enough, and starts getting in Blackwell’s face during the match. This distraction gives Muraco just enough time to regroup in order to tag in DiBiase!

Ted comes in guns a blazing, sending Blackwell and Patera into the Cage multiple times, while Race is in the corner checking on Muraco. Eventually Ted ducks a Running Clothesline from Patera, who turns straight into a Powerslam! DiBiase surely would have picked up the win, except Blackwell splashes the referee before he can finish the count! This gets Race involved, as he once more gets into Blackwell’s face. DiBiase gets in and starts throwing punches at Blackwell, and has the big man reeling... until Harley turns him around and punches him square in the jaw!

The crowd is shocked as once more Race and Blackwell get nose to nose. But Blackwell eventually grins, and extends his hand to Harley, who shakes it much to the fans fury. Then they start beating down DiBiase, as Patera tees off on Muraco in the corner, Harley eventually throws what appears to be hand cuffs to Patera, who cuffs him to the cage itself. Then Harley holds up DiBiase for Patera to lock in the Full Nelson. Without even checking if Ted, who is barely conscious, submits, Harley immediately calls for the bell, ruling Ted has given up.

Winners via Submission in 17:12: Ken Patera and Jerry Blackwell

 

Even after the finish, the beating does not stop. As Patera holds on the Full Nelson, Harley Race pulls out a pair of Brass Knucks from his trunks, and then says something the mics can’t pick up, before punching him in the jaw. Some wrestlers are starting to try to get into the cage but Blackwell is refusing to let them in, as fans throw all sorts of stuff in the ring. Muraco is trying to get at the 3 now, but can’t get over far enough to get there hands on him. This night truely belongs to Race, Patera, and Blackwell.

[Blehschmidt]

Patriots pick up a nice win to open the show.

Brett Sawyer gets the win over Beefcake, and I can't think the David/Haystacks/Beefcake trio will be happy about that one!

Dr. Tom shows up to help Horner, and they send Sword and Vines packing! Be interesting to see if Prichard and Horner is a full time team after this, or just two promising youngsters.

Anderson's beating down Buck makes the heart happy. Them beating down Brad, not to much.

Kokina wins the battle of the bulk, and the trio is 0 for 2!

Sammartino saves the night and puts down Lightfoot. I bet he is gonna be irate at his partners....lackeys

Awesome work on the 6 man, Doll switching out the brick for the powder to get past the ref inspection is an awesome idea. The eventual Reed/Saito title match is gonna be great.

Well, I hate to see the Anderson's lose the belts. Especially to Rick Martel. But Brad coming back out and getting his revenge is pretty sweet!

and Harley Race has chosen his side. The Race/Blackwell/Patera trio in the course of 5 minutes becomes one of the most powerful forces in all of the AWA.

Dibiase is in a world of trouble.

Great Show!!

 

[kevinmcfl]

I was afraid of this last week... Bock with Patera and Blackwell... NOT GOOD FOR THE BABYFACES OF GEORGIA

Love the revenge by Brad here.... he and Martel make a great team.

Reed is learning quickly that Miss. Doll has some cheaters in her stable but I bet he will be ready next time

 

[SirEdger]

I love that finally, Arn Anderson's big mouth & bravado has gotten to him. Never underestimate the willpower of an Armstrong, especially Brad. Rick Martel & Brad Armstrong will be one helluva tandem as Georgia Tag Team Champs!

[GeneJackson95]

Martel/Armstrong make for a great tag team....it will be interesting to see how far they can go.

Race/Blackwell/Patera make for a hell of a trio! Looking forward to seeing what happens next!

[spaldoni]

Action packed night at the Omni! 

Patriots rise in the rankings with a win over the Gladiators. 

Sawyer gets a strong win over Beefcake.

Horner and mystery partner Prichard send the Devil's Duo packing. Horner and Prichard could make for an exciting young team.

Battle of the monsters! Kokina gets the c.o. victory but I have a feeling more is to come. 

That sneaky David once again retains the TV title. 

Oh man, Saito gets the pin on Reed. I cant wait for their inevitable one on one match! The build has been brilliant. 

Crowd pleasing moment of the night as Martel gets Brad to fight the Andersons. Great match! Martel and Armstrong win the titles! I know the fans blew the roof off the Omni. 

The good feeling comes to a halt as Harley shocks everyone and aligns himself with Patera and Blackwell! This trio will be a force in Georgia. Man they put a beating on Dibiase. Dibiase vs. Race will be money!