AWA Major League Wrestling

[Autistic Dragon]

Huber refuses to be ignored.

Sir Tony still can't bring himself to take Colon seriously.

Konnan v Blackblood was predictably chaotic.

Orndorff promises Hansen a Wonderful ass kicking.

The All-Stars catch Armstrong alone.

I'm with Rain, you're making the Red Rooster gimmick far more viable than it has any right to be.

I like how there's ambiguity in the Fantastics/RnR segment. You could say that the champs were petty or that the Express were oversensitive.

Sawyer has a surprise waiting for him at SuperClash.

Good work blending the two tag feuds together.

Nikita and Debeers' planned ambush doesn't go to plan.

[kevinmcfl]

Great build up to Superclash.

The attack on the Bullet, Mad Dog doing some biting and Nikita and Debeers going after Hogan really help to hype up these feuds!

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 12-20-89

Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. We're only 2 weeks away from the AWA's flagship event, SuperClash 4. Tonight, the AWA world champion Hulk Hogan will address that event and his title bout with Nikita Koloff. A lot of action tonight including a tug of war match between Ken Patera and Steve Disalvo. Well, let's get to the ring. 

 

David Sammartino vs. Trent Watkins 

Sammartino is fired up and wins the match with a belly to belly suplex! 

 

Nelson: Well David, at SuperClash it will be you and Larry Zbyszko one more time, only this time inside a steel cage. 

Sammartino: I came here 6 months ago and on day one, Zbyszko targeted me. This has gone on long enough and it's time to shut that loud mouth up! You hear me Zbyszko! This ends at SuperClash when I walk out of the cage and you don't! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Tommy Jammer vs. Arnie Goldstein 

Jammer's arrogance shows all through the match until he finishes his opponent of with the California Splash. 

 

Nelson: Tommy, you sent out an open challenge for SuperClash and Leo Burke sure did respond. 

Jammer: Whoa dude, are you talking about that slap? Listen, where I come from, we refer to a man like Leo Burke as a washed up beach bum. At SuperClash I'm going to kick sand in his face, humiliate him, slap him upside his head and then beat him. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

We get a SuperClash segment with Latin Desire, Justified, Vinergy, the Rose Cousins, Karachi Vice, the Moondogs, Union Jacks and Renegade Warriors all cutting separate promos on the National Tag Team Title Battle Royal. 

 

Nelson: All those great tag teams will be battling for the National tag titles at SuperClash. Speaking of titles and SuperClash, with me right now is the AWA TV champ Tom Brandi. Tom, you didn't have a lot of time to prepare for your opponent at SuperClash. I'm talking about Jim Neidhart. What's your game plan? 

Brandi: Hey, Anvil's a big and powerful man, no doubt about it. I've been training hard and getting my cardio up. We'll see if the Anvil can keep up. (Brandi gives a wink) 

There's a commotion as Jim Neidhart walks out. He stares at Brandi and smiles. 

Neidhart: I'm hungry and I left my manners at home. BAHAHAHAHA! 

Neidhart leaves as Nelson and Brandi aren't sure what to make of that. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

We return and see a rope in the middle of the ring. Steve Disalvo is at one end. The Olympians are at the other end. The Ref asks Rheingans (still in a shoulder brace) to leave the ring. Rheingans protests by saying the Olympians always play fair and are sportsman. The Ref doesn't buy it and sends Rheingans out. Patera looks at Disalvo and gives him some flexes. The crowd cheers when Disalvo gives Patera a few flexes. Each man grabs the rope. The Ref holds on in the middle, counts to 3 and lets go. 

Both men's muscles tighten as they start pulling. It's back and forth for a bit. Patera gets the upper hand and starts yanking Disalvo towards him. The fans fire Disalvo up. Disalvo slowly starts to get the upper hand. Patera runs forward and puts Disalvo down with a shoulder tackle. Rheingans hits the ring and the Olympians stomp down on Disalvo. Patera lifts Disalvo up and swings him to the ropes but misses a clothesline. Disalvo swings back and takes out both Olympians with a flying shoulder block. Rheingans screams as he holds onto his injured shoulder. Patera rolls out of the ring and falls to the ground. The crowd cheers as Disalvo gives them some more flexes. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Carlos Colon vs. Willie Wilson 

Colon wins it with a flying clothesline from the top rope! 

 

Nelson: After 2 draws, you and Tony St. Clair get a no time limit match at SuperClash to settle this. 

Colon: Sir Tony has promised a wrestling match and I'll take his word for that. However, him and Mr. Thornton are still underestimating my wrestling skills. At SuperClash, they're in for a big surprise and a wrestling showcase by me. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

SuperClash Update 

 

Ken Resnick is standing in front of a SuperClash banner. 

Resnick: Fans, it all happens in 2 weeks. Friday January 3rd at the McNichols Arena in Denver Colorado, live on pay per view. SuperClash 4 will go down as one of the best events in AWA history. Let's hear comments from Stan Hansen. 

 

Hansen: Paul Orndorff! If that piledriver is the best you got, then you're in serious trouble boy! Last time I broke your scrawny neck, this time I'm going to tear your head off with my lariat! (Hansen spits tobacco on the camera) 

 

Resnick: That's going to be a real barnburner. Now let's hear from Ray Stevens. This was taped somewhere in Japan. 

Stevens: At SuperClash Big Jim Morris is going to feel the wrath of the human wrecking machine Jumbo Tsuruta! Jumbo has been training like a madman possessed and Jim Morris will be victim number one as Jumbo starts his path of destruction to regaining the AWA world title! 

 

Resnick: Talk about ominous words. I have to say, I'm a little worried about Big Jim, but then again, never count the good old boy out. Fans, it all goes down in 2 weeks. I can't wait for Pat Benatar to kick things off. SuperClash 4...Be there!!!! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Dream Machine w/ The All-Stars vs. Todd Rooney 

Before the match starts, the All-Stars are having a great time, strutting around. AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow enters the ring and takes the microphone. Idol, Starr, Adias and Dream all pat Morrow on the back. 

Morrow: Hello gentlemen. I will get right to de point. Last week you boys didn't play by de rules and hurt Bob Armstrong very bad. 

The All-Stars laugh and nod there heads in approval. 

Morrow: Well, in my book, turnabout is fair play. Therefore. Austin Idol, Chicky Starr and Brian Adias will now be escorted out of de building. Dream Machine must wrestle on his own. 

The All-Stars laugh. Dream says "No problem babay" 

Security escorts the All-Stars out of the building. 

Morrow: Oh Dream Machine, one more thing. Iceman Parsons, Sweet Brown Sugar and Brutus Beefcake are in de building and I believe you are at their mercy. 

Morrow exits as Dream panics. Dream slides under the ropes and sprints up the aisle and to the back.

Hold on! 

The fans are up and cheering as Parsons, Sugar and Beefcake drag Dream back to the ring and hurl him in. They follow. Dream is on his knees begging. They all look at each other, then back at Dream and just start stomping down on him! Parsons and Beefcake hold Dream as Sugar nails him with a missile dropkick. Parsons swings Dream to the ropes and nails with the Hip Attack! Sugar picks up a dazed Dream and holds him as Beefcake swings off the ropes and puts Dream down with a high knee! Parsons, Sugar and Beefcake hurl Dream out of the ring as the fans cheer. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'The Rock' Don Muraco w/Superstar Graham vs. Ray Glader 

Muraco is really aggressive and wins the match with the inverted piledriver. 

 

Nelson: At SuperClash, Terry Taylor defends the International title against this man, Don Muraco. 

Muraco: At SuperClash I'm going to rip that chicken to pieces. I said No mercy and I mean it! I'm here to win gold and that's exactly what I'm going to do! Nothing's going to stop me, especially a chicken! 

Graham: You got this Donny. Just calm down, be cool and stay focused brother and that title is yours daddy. 

Muraco: Billy, this is for all the marbles and staying calm and cool isn't the answer. I helped you deal with Bill Dundee and I wasn't cool and calm with him. No mercy! Pure aggression! 

Graham: Ok Donny, ok brother. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Fans, with me right now are the AWA world tag team champs, the Fantastics. 

More cheers as the Rock n Roll Express come out. 

RnR say they're sorry for interrupting the champs time, but they feel things have gone too far and just wanted to shake hands and have a good competitive match at SuperClash. The Fantastics nod and shake hands. As the teams are shaking hands more words are exchanged. Things get tense and they pull their hands a part. More words are said. Things get heated and yet another pushing match ensues. Things finally reach a boiling point as both teams engage in a furious punch exchange! Nelson runs away. Several officials and prelim wrestlers come out to break it up. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: My goodness! At SuperClash, I hope both teams finally get it all out of their systems. (deep breath) Ok, at SuperClash, Hulk Hogan will defend the AWA world title against Nikita Koloff. Also, the one and only Michael Buffer will be the very special ring announcer. Joining me now is the world champ Hulk Hogan! 

Eye of the Tiger blasts as Hogan looks pumped up coming down the aisle wearing a white headband, tank top, jeans and the title around his waist. Hogan really works the crowd. 

Nelson: Hulk, I have to say, at SuperClash, you not only have to worry about Nikita Koloff but also Col. Debeers. It's like fighting two men. 

Hogan: Well you know something Lethal Larry, I know the odds don't look good but you're forgetting that I have each and every one of these Hulkamaniacs in my corner. With the power of Hulkamania, I can't lose brother!

Thundering boos as Col Debeers comes out twirling his mustache. He grabs a mic and gets on the apron. 

Debeers: When you talk about your Hulkamaniacs, I look around and see poor blind souls. Their eyes are closed and they don't see what's really going on. However, Nikita Koloff's eyes are wide open and he's been enlightened by the truth. Hulk Hogan! You're a fraud! Hulkamania is nothing but false hope and simply a distraction to keep people from finding out what you're really all about. You're a manipulating, egotistical money hungry fool! And all these sheep of yours are fools! 

Hogan has enough and charges towards Debeers. Debeers drops down off the apron. 

The fans are going crazy as Nikita Koloff (with his Russian Chain) hits the ring from behind. Hogan turns around as Nikita clotheslines him with the chain! Nikita reaches down and takes the title off of Hogan. Nikita puts the title on his shoulder, then grabs the mic that Nelson dropped. 

Nikita: Hogan! Hogan! The nightmare is here! This title belong to Nikita now! 

Nikita puts his foot on Hogan's chest and lifts the title high as Debeers looks on in approval twirling his mustache while thundering boos drown everything else out. 

 

See previous post for full SuperClash card. 

[Autistic Dragon]

David is ready to finally be ready of Zbyszko.

Jammer seems to have gotten over the surprise answer from Burke.

Neidhart with a strange message for Brandi.

Fun idea with the tug of war. The Olympians are predictably poor sportsmen but it bites them.

Colon looks to leave no doubt about his wrestling ability.

Dream Machine finds out what goes around come around.

Graham clearly has no control over Muraco.

The Fantastic & the Express finally blow their tops.

Nikita drops the champ and ends the show on an ominous note.

[kevinmcfl]

Well done show that helps us all get ready for Superclash.  

Nikita does his best to get hype up the big match by putting Hogan down but to me, it is Debeers that makes this match soo much better.  He is even more heat then a Russian.  Awesome job putting these two together.

Also, I can't wait to see your plans for the Fantastics and the RnR Express.  This has so many possibilities.  

[spaldoni]

AWA 

SuperClash 4 Preview/Year End Review 

SuperClash 4 

McNichols Arena, Denver Co 

Live on pay per view 1-3-90 

 

Pat Benatar will sing America the Beautiful 

 

Tag-Team Battle Royal for the National Tag Team Titles

The tag team division has been a competitive one in 1989 and all the teams will compete in the annual battle royal. The stakes are high this year because the winners will be crowned National tag champs. There are a lot of feuds happening, so we'll see if certain teams can keep their eyes on the prize. 

 

Col. Debeers vs. 'The Foreman' Spike Huber 

Debeers came to the AWA and has made quite the impact in the world title scene. He will be at ringside in the main event and has barely acknowledged his match with Huber. Spike Huber scored some big wins early on in the year, then went on a bit of a downward slide. He's rebounded recently and says Debeers is making a big mistake by taking him lightly. Will Debeers be focused on this match or will Huber turn his world upside down. 

 

Leo Burke vs. Tommy Jammer 

Burke arrived last January and has been a constant contender to both the International and TV titles. Jammer arrived recently and arrogantly issued an open challenge for SuperClash. Weeks went by and Jammer put down the lack of competition in the AWA. Burke answered the challenge and was disrespected by Jammer. Burke handled that by slapping Jammer across the face. Will Jammer back up all his talk or will Burke shut him up. 

 

Tag Team Street Fight Match

El Canek and Konnan vs. Blackblood and The Soultaker w/Skandor Akbar 

Greg Gagne paid Skandor Akbar to take care of Canek once and for all. Akbar brought in Blackblood to handle things. They feuded all summer and had a mask vs. mask match at The Happening. Canek won the match but when he did the unmasking it was Mike Miller under the mask. Canek was attacked by the real Blackblood. Soultaker joined in the feud and things looked bleak for Canek, until Konnan got involved to even things up. Both sides have been fighting non stop since and will settle things in an anything goes street fight. 

 

No Time Limit Match 

Carlos Colon vs. 'Sir' Tony St. Clair w/Les Thornton 

Colon spent the first half of the year involved in a brutal feud with Buzz Sawyer, that he finally won at WrestleRock. St. Clair arrived flaunting his riches and saying when you're simply the best, you deserve the best. He then went to the UK and was knighted. He came back with his former manager Les Thornton. They formed the Parliament with the Union Jacks. Colon and St. Clair wrestled to time limit draws at the Happening and at the Movie/Match pay per views. At SuperClash they will wrestle in a no time limit match to settle this. 

 

AWA TV Title Bout 

'Thrilling' Tom Brandi (C) vs. Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart 

Brandi won the TV title at the Happening in a tournament final over Lou Perez. Since then, he's successfully defended his title against all comers. Anvil's name was drawn in the contender's match drawing on his actual debut night. He defeated Bill Kazmaier to earn this shot at SuperClash. 

 

Steel Cage Match! 

David Sammartino vs. 'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko 

David arrived in June and wanted to live up to the Sammartino name. He was immediately targeted and antagonized by Zbyszko. David defeated Zbyszko in a taped fist match at WrestleRock. Zbyszko evened things up at the Happening. They went to a NO Contest at the Movie/Match pay per view. Outside of these matches, these guys have had many fights, multiple injuries and spilled a lot of blood. Gerry Morrow had no choice but to lock them inside the cage. 

 

Elimination Match with a Twist 

Special Enforcer Referee- MR.T 

'Bullet' Bob Armstrong/Iceman Parsons/Sweet Brown Sugar and Brutus Beefcake

vs. 

'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol/ Chicky Starr/Dream Machine and 'Blockbuster' Brian Adias 

This all started at the beginning of the year between Armstrong and Idol. Things went to the next level when Bill Dundee turned on Armstrong. Dundee, Idol and Starr formed the All-Stars. Parsons united with Armstrong. At WrestleRock, Armstrong, Parsons and mystery man Don Muraco defeated the All-Stars. Things didn't stop there. Dream Machine turned on his partner Sweet Brown Sugar and joined the All-Stars. Things went up another level when Brian Adias joined the All-Stars and immediately proved his worth by heading up an attack on a debuting Brutus Beefcake. This set up the War Games match, which thanks to Glamour Doll, the All-Stars got the win. Things still continued. A series of one on one matches took place. The All-Stars were swept clean. Muraco even sent Dundee packing. Things still weren't resolved. Morrow signed a match for SuperClash. When a fall occurs during the match, the match will be stopped. The winner of that fall will remain in the AWA and the loser will have to leave the AWA. Both wrestlers must leave the ring. This is why Mr. T is here. He's going to make sure the wrestlers are gone from the ring and don't come back. 

 

'The Mighty Yankee' Steve Disalvo vs. 'Olympian' Ken Patera 

Disalvo started the year as Billy Jack Strong and was teaming with Nick Busick. Busick went back to PCW. Strong went back to his Boston roots and returned using his real name. The Olympians had a great run as National tag champs until being dethroned by the RnR Express. Just a couple weeks later, Brad Rheingans wrestled a single's match against Disalvo. Disalvo injured Rheingan's shoulder. Patera challenged Disalvo to a match a SuperClash to avenge his partner. During a recent tug of war, the Olympians tried to pull a fast one on Disalvo but Disalvo turned the tables and took them both out. 

 

Jumbo Tsuruta w/Ray Stevens vs. Big Jim Morris

Tsuruta dominated the first half of the year with an incredible world title reign. Stevens says Hogan's victory was tainted and Jumbo should still be champion. Morris arrived early in the year and has had some high profile wins. He spent the last few months teaming with Bill Kazmaier but the team disbanded when Kaz left the AWA. Stevens says Morris will be victim number one on Jumbo's vicious road back to the world title. Morris says "This good old boy is ready" 

 

Grudge Match

'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff vs. Stan 'The Lariat' Hansen 

Orndorff has held gold for most of the time he's been in the AWA. He unified the National and Southern Titles with a steel cage victory over Larry Cameron at WrestleRock. Orndorff has also been dealing with neck issues courtesy of Larry Cameron. At The Happening Orndorff and Hansen wrestled to a double c.o. After the match, Hansen nailed Orndorff's neck from behind. Just days later, Terry Taylor capitalized on that and defeated Orndorff for the International title. Orndorff begged for a match with Hansen and Hansen was more than willing to accept. Orndorff made a triumphant return to TV by attacking and piledriving Hansen. They've had heated promos since. This will be a barnburner. 

 

International Title Bout 

'The Red Rooster' Terry Taylor (C) vs. Don 'The Rock' Muraco w/Superstar Graham

Has there been a wrestler more arrogant than the self proclaimed cock of the walk Terry Taylor this year? He arrived claiming the AWA was a henhouse and the Rooster runs the henhouse. Well, he did back up his arrogant claims by winning the International title. Graham was seriously injured by the All-Stars in June. Graham enlisted the help of Muraco and Muraco busted onto the scene at WrestleRock. Muraco then took care of Bill Dundee and has moved on from the All-Stars feud. Lately Muraco has been really aggressive and Graham has been trying to calm him down to keep his focus. 

 

AWA World Tag Team Title Bout 

The Fantastics (C) vs. The Rock n Roll Express 

This has been called a dream match up. The Fantastics chased the Guerreros for months and finally won the titles from them and sent them packing at WrestleRock. Since then, they have defeated all the top teams to retain their titles. The Rock n Roll Express arrived in July and started feuding with the Moondogs. After winning that feud, they received a National tag title shot and then dethroned the Olympians. One week later, they relinquished the titles for a world title shot. Since then, the Fantastics and RnR have had a number of run ins, mostly verbal sparring. Things would get testy and shoving matches would ensue. You could tell tensions were rising. They did reach a boiling point and a furious punch exchange ensued. Luckily it was broken up. No doubt about it, these two teams will go all out at SuperClash. 

 

AWA WORLD TITLE BOUT 

Special guest ring announcer- Michael Buffer 

Hulk Hogan (C) vs. 'The Russian Nightmare' Nikita Koloff w/Col Debeers 

Both men involved in this epic Super Clash have had an amazing year in the AWA. Koloff spent the first few months in a war with Sgt. Slaughter (the man who costed him the AWA world title) Koloff put an end to that war with a bootcamp match win over Slaughter. That segued into an immediate and violent feud with Jake the Snake Roberts. Koloff defeated the evil and poisonous Snake at WrestleRock. Koloff took a couple months off and returned at the Happening and actually helped Hogan while he was being attacked by Jumbo and Fujinami. This set up the movie/match pay per view. After the match, Col Debeers showed up taunting Hogan. Following that was the Russian Sickle heard around the world when Koloff put Hogan down. Since then, Koloff and Debeers have had nuclear heat.  

Hogan shocked the wrestling world by returning to the AWA early in 1989. Thanks to him, the AWA signed a TV deal with Sports Channel America. Attendance and ratings have sky rocketed since Hulkamania started running wild in the AWA. Hogan won the world title at WrestleRock and has been on a monumental roll since. Nikita and Debeers have banded together to end the momentum and Hulkamania. Hogan, Nikita and Debeers have had multiple altercations with Nikita and Debeers getting the best of Hogan. Will Hogan be able to concentrate on Nikita with Debeers on the outside? If not, this could very well be the end of Hulkamania. However, like Hogan has said, the power of Hulkamania is unstoppable. One thing's for sure; this will be the biggest clash in AWA history. 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

A great recap explaining why everybody needs to be hyped for SuperClash!

[kevinmcfl]

Great recaps of all the big matches coming up at Superclash.  Can't wait for this one!  

[jeff5819]

Great recap and review show Superclash is going to be huge.

[spaldoni]

AWA 

Presents 

1-3-90

live on pay per view 

 McNichols Arena, Denver Co. 

 

The camera pans across the cheering sold out crowd. Sleek SuperClash banners hang from the rafters. Larry Nelson and Ken Resnick are at ringside wearing black tuxedos. 

Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to SuperClash 4! We're in for a tremendous night of action Ken. 

Resnick: No doubt about it Larry. This will be a historic night for the AWA. 

Nelson: Ok then, let's kick things off in style. Singing America the Beautiful is none other than music sensation Pat Benatar! 

The fans cheer as Pat stands in the middle of the ring waving and smiling. 

Pat sings her rendition of America the Beautiful and gets a huge ovation. Pat thanks the crowd then pauses and lifts a finger. The place goes wild as Pat starts singing hit me with your best shot! She sings as the tag teams come down the aisle for the battle royal. 

 

Tag Team Battle Royal for the AWA National Tag Team Titles 

Participants- Karachi Vice, Justified, The Moondogs w/Skandor Akbar, The Rose Cousins, Latin Desire, The Renegade Warriors, Vinergy w/The Vin Man, The Union Jacks w/Les Thornton

The managers are at ringside and cheer their teams on. The bell rings and the teams collide. The fists are flying and bodies are moving. Karachi Vice and the Moondogs waste no time and go right into a wild brawl. Both teams fight over the top rope and continue to fight on the outside. They fight all the way up the aisle and into the back as Skandor Akbar follows. 

Karachi Vice and the Moondogs are eliminated. 

Gary Young gets knocked down by the Union Jacks as Latin Desire hurl Rip Oliver over the top rope.

Justified is eliminated.

The Renegade Warriors send Scott Putski over the top rope with a double chop. 

Vinergy is eliminated 

On the outside, Derrick Dukes pushes Putski for getting eliminated. Putski pushes back. Vinnie runs over and breaks them up. Vinnie leads Dukes up the aisle as a pissed off Putski lags behind. 

The Union Jacks send Pat Rose over the top with a stereo forearm blasts. 

The Rose Cousins are eliminated. 

It's down to the Union Jacks, Latin Desire and the Renegade Warriors. The Union Jacks attack the Warriors. The Union Jacks use European uppercuts while the Renegade Warriors chop away. Both teams are fighting on the ropes trying to eliminate each other. Latin Desire come from behind and dump both teams over the top rope! 

Latin Desire celebrate, high five and hug. 

The bell rings. Brenda Britton enters the ring with the National Tag Titles. 

Britton: Hi everybody! I've been given special permission by AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow to present the National titles to the battle royal winners. Introducing the new National tag team champs, Al and Lou Perez, Latin Desire! 

Brenda hands over the titles and gives each Perez a kiss on the cheek. Latin Desire hold the belts up high. 

Winners of the battle royal and NEW AWA National Tag Team Champions- Latin Desire. 

 

 

Col. Debeers vs. 'The Foreman' Spike Huber 

Huber enters the ring wearing jeans and a construction helmet. Debeers gets thundering boos as he strolls up the aisle wearing fatigues and a beret, while twirling his mustache. 

The bell rings and Debeers just sizes Huber up and scoffs at him. Debeers kicks Huber in the mid section and body slams him down. Debeers mauls Huber with clubs and stomps. Debeers swings Huber to the ropes and flips him over with a knee to the mid section. Debeers grabs the top rope and chokes Huber with his boot. Debeers goes to the top rope but spends too much time yelling at the fans. Huber regroups, runs over, grabs Debeers and hurls him off the top rope. 

Huber starts stomping down on Debeers. Huber swings Debeers to the ropes and gives him a high back drop. Debeers favors his back with an agonizing facial expression. Huber picks up Debeers, swings him to the ropes and puts Debeers down with a back elbow smash 1..2..Kick Out. Huber reaches down but Debeers gouges Huber's eyes. 

Debeers catches his breath, picks up Huber and throat drops him on the top rope. Debeers grabs Huber and puts him down with a front face piledriver 1..2..3! 

Debeers looks angry and hurls Huber to the outside. Debeers goes to the outside. Debeers picks up Huber and OMG, he drops Huber with a front face piledriver on the concrete!! Debeers actually smiles and twirls his mustache before leaving. Medics rush to tend to Huber. They call for the stretcher and Huber is stretchered out. 

Winner of the Match- Col. Debeers 

 

 

Tommy Jammer vs. Leo Burke 

The fans are given a moment to regroup after what just happened. 

The crowd boos as Jammer enters the ring wearing surf green colored shorts and a white tank top. Burke gets a nice applause as he enters the ring wearing a black ring jacket. 

The bell rings and Jammer walks right up to Leo and pushes him. Leo pushes back. Jammer pauses and tries to slap Leo, but Leo blocks it and slaps Jammer across the face. Jammer tries to throw a punch but Burke ducks it and atomic drops Jammer. Jammer is standing bow legged as Burke clamps on a headlock and punches Jammer several times on the head. Burke releases the headlock as Jammer falls down. Burke swings Jammer into the corner and charges in but Jammer moves as Burke hits hard into the turnbuckles. 

Jammer shakes off the cobwebs. Jammer swings Burke to the ropes and puts him down with a dropkick. Jammer admires his move as the fans boo. Jammer swings Burke to the ropes and clamps on a bearhug, then follows with a quick front slam 1..2..Kick Out. Jammer body slams Burke, then steps on Burke and does a surfing the waves pose as the fans boo. Jammer works Burke over with stomps, knee drops and choking. Jammer swings Burke to the ropes and nails him with a punch to the mid section and follows with a knee lift 1..2..Kick Out. Jammer yells "Come on dude!" to the Ref. Jammer swings Burke into the corner and charges in, but Burke lifts his knees as Jammer hits them head on. 

Burke fires up. Burke swings Jammer into the opposite corner and follows with a running shoulder thrust. Burke unloads on Jammer with several forearm blasts and uppercuts. Burke grabs Jammer by the hair and slams his head on the turnbuckle 10 times as the fans count along. Burke backs up as Jammer's in a daze. Jammer staggers back as Burke clamps on the sleeper! Burke wrenches away. Jammer starts to fade. The Ref picks up Jammer's arm and drops it once, twice and a third time! The Ref calls for the bell as the fans cheer. Burke slams Jammer down and raises his arms in victory. 

Winner of the Match- Leo Burke 

 

 

Tag Team Street Fight Match

El Canek and Konnan vs. BlackBlood and Soultaker  w/Skandor Akbar

Akbar leads his menacing duo to the ring. And man do they look menacing. It's polar opposite as the colorful looking Canek and Konnan head up the aisle. 

Akbar keeps his distance as Blood and Taker charge Canek and Konnan on the outside. The bell rings and fists are flying! They brawl all around the ring. Canek and Blood get into the ring as Taker and Konnan fight into the crowd. 

Canek swings Blood to the ropes and nails him with a flying spin kick followed by a Senton Splash. On the outside, Konnan hurls Taker over the guard railing. Konnan grabs Taker and hurls him into the steel post. Konnan enters the ring. Canek swings Blood to the ropes as Konnan does a somersault and clotheslines Blood down. Konnan and Canek pick up Blood and double suplex him. Konnan goes to the top rope, but Taker grabs him from behind and pushes him off. Konnan takes a nasty bump on the apron and falls to the outside. Akbar gets on the apron and distracts Canek, which allows Taker to run in and send Canek through the ropes with a high knee.

Taker helps Blood up and they go to the outside. They double slam Konnan on the concrete and Taker follows with a standing leg drop. They walk over to Canek. They slam Canek's head on the apron and hurl him back into the ring. Taker gets in the ring. Taker swings Canek to the ropes, and does a diving head twist on Canek. Blood is on the top rope and crashes down with a knee drop to Canek's head 1..2..NO! Konnan reaches in and pulls Blood's leg. Taker runs over and stomps down on Konnan. Taker goes to the outside, grabs Konnan and goes for a piledriver but Konnan back drops him on the concrete. Both men are down. 

Inside the ring, Blood swings Canek to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Canek swings back and nails Blood with a bicycle kick. Canek regroups and follows with a variety of suplexes, gut wrench, Saito, and snap. 

On the outside, Konnan and Taker stagger up. Canek swings off the ropes and nails Taker with a tope suicide! The fans cheer! Akbar runs over and stomps down on Canek. Konnan grabs Akbar from behind. The fans go wild as Konnan picks up Akbar in a backbreaker position and rams him several times into the steel post. Konnan backbreaker's Akbar and puts him in a Boston Crab! Konnan wrenches away as Akbar passes out. 

Blood goes to the outside, grabs a trash can and nails Konnan from behind. Blood hurls Konnan into the ringside steps. From behind, Canek grabs Blood and hurls him into the ring. Canek goes to the top rope. Blood staggers up. From behind, Canek hits a flying bulldog like maneuver but grabs Blood's mask and rips it off his head! It's Billy Jack Haynes! 

Canek swings off the ropes but from the outside, Taker clotheslines the back of Canek's head. Taker gets in the ring, swings Canek to the ropes and hits a side slam. Billy Jack is losing it and just unloads on Canek with rabbit punches, knee drops and stomps. Billy Jack reaches down and just chokes away on Canek as Taker stomps down on Canek. They pick Canek up and hit a double gut buster 1..2..NO! Konnan dives off the top rope and splashes both Taker and Blood. 

All four men are down. They all stagger up and start to unload on each other. Canek and Konnan double clothesline Taker down. They pick up Billy Jack, swing him to the ropes and nail him with a double kick to the gut. They hoist Billy Jack over their heads and drop him with a double rib breaker. Taker staggers over but Canek and Konnan double dropkick his knees, pick him up and double DDT him down 1..2..3!!! 

Billy Jack and Soultaker are laid out as Canek and Konnan stand tall

Winners of the Match- El Canek and Konnan 

 

 

No Time Limit Match 

Carlos Colon vs. 'Sir' Tony St. Clair w/Les Thornton 

Thornton leads St. Clair into the ring. St. Clair is wearing a fur cape and UK themed colored pants. These guys look confident. The fans erupt as Colon enters the ring wearing his white singlet. He looks confident as well. 

The bell rings. St. Clair is giving some kind of instructions to Thornton. Thornton pauses and nods. They both shake hands. 

The first few minutes is solid chain wrestling. Both men apply holds and counter holds with neither gaining an advantage. Things start to heat up as they get into a forearm slugfest. St. Clair blasts away with his European uppercuts as Colon goes toe to toe with European uppercuts of his own. St. Clair backs up and gives a slight nod of respect to Colon, which bewilders Thornton on the outside. 

They lock up and Colon swings St. Clair to the ropes and takes him over with an arm drag and follows with an arm bar. Colon works the arm, then jumps up and leg drops St. Clair's arm. Colon continues to work the arm. St. Clair finally gets to his feet and is able to hip toss Colon over. St. Clair shakes out his arm. They lock up again and Colon takes St. Clair over with an arm drag and once again works over St. Clair's arm with several arm twists. Colon takes St. Clair over with an arm drag. Colon holds St. Clair's arm as he puts his feet on St. Clair's shoulder and yanks away. Thornton tries to reach in and pull St. Clair to the ropes but St. Clair refuses his help. Thornton is on the apron making a scene. The Ref warns him. Colon releases the hold and goes after Thornton but Thornton hops back down. St. Clair rolls out of the ring to regroup. Thornton runs over and a heated discussion ensues. St. Clair rolls back into the ring. 

Out of nowhere, St. Clair nails Colon with a heels first dropkick. St. Clair shakes his arm and regroups. St. Clair snapmares Colon over and follows with a running neck snap. St. Clair grabs Colon's head then runs to the ropes, jumps over and snaps Colon's head on the top rope. St. Clair runs the apron and climbs to the top rope. Colon staggers up as St. Clair executes a beautiful flying press 1..2..Kick Out. St. Clair swings Colon to the ropes and hits Colon with a diving headbutt to the mid section and follows with a vertical suplex 1..2..Kick Out. St. Clair swings Colon to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Colon kicks him. Both men are reeling.

Colon grabs St. Clair and hits a back slide 1..2..Kick Out. Colon hits a quick cradle 1..2..Kick Out. Colon swings St. Clair to the ropes and hits a flying head scissors. Colon has St. Clair in a scissor lock. Thornton is screaming on the outside. St. Clair reaches the ropes. Colon lifts up St. Clair and hits a vertical suplex. Colon hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Colon swings St. Clair to the ropes but misses a clothesline, St. Clair swings back and hits a cross body block 1..2..Kick Out.

Both men stagger up and engage in another forearm exchange. They both do a cartwheel and continue to blast each other with forearms. St. Clair ducks a punch and swings Colon into the turnbuckles. Colon hits hard and staggers backwards as St. Clair grabs him and executes a back suplex 1..2..Kick Out. St. Clair slams Colon, then hoists him on the turnbuckles. St. Clair hops on the turnbuckles and executes a SUPERPLEX! 1..2..Colon barley gets his shoulder up. Thornton is yelling at St. Clair to finish him. St. Clair picks up Colon and goes for his butterfly suplex but Colon fights it and back drops St. Clair over. 

Both men stagger up and once again engage in a furious forearm exchange. Both men clothesline each other at the same time. They slowly stagger up. St. Clair cradles Colon but Colon carries the momentum. Both men are in a rolling cradle. They keep rolling until Colon finally hooks St. Clair 1..2..3! 

Colon jumps up and pumps his fists. St. Clair is on his knees. He puts his arms on his waist in disappointment. St. Clair gets to his feet. He looks at Colon and offers a handshake. Colon is hesitant. St. Clair assures him and keeps his hand out. Colon nods and shakes it. Colon exits. 

Thornton gets in the ring and starts berating St. Clair. St. Clair pushes him away. Thornton gets angrier and starts yelling at St. Clair again. Thornton pokes St. Clair's chest. St. Clair pushes Thornton down. The Union Jacks hit the ring and break this up. St. Clair is ready to hit Thornton but backs off and leaves. The Union Jacks help Thornton up and exit. 

Winner of the Match- Carlos Colon 

 

 

AWA TV Title Bout 

'Thrilling' Tom Brandi (C) vs. Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart 

Anvil comes to the ring wearing his pink and black singlet. He strokes his goatee and laughs into the camera. Michael Jackson's Thriller plays as Brandi hits the ring wearing shiny blue trunks and knee pads with the TV title around his waist. 

The Ref holds the title up and signals for the bell. 

They lock up and Anvil leans back and heaves Brandi into the corner. Anvil laughs. They lock up again and Anvil clubs Brandi across the back. Anvil delivers several more clubs and then gives Brandi a big body slam. Anvil stomps down on Brandi's back. Anvil picks Brandi up by his hair and literally slams him face first on the mat. Anvil swings Brandi into the corner and charges in with a shoulder tackle but Brandi moves. 

Brandi staggers up and around as he shakes off the mauling he just took. Brandi walks over and unloads on Anvil with kicks in the corner. Brandi swings Anvil to the ropes and dropkicks him down. Anvil staggers up as Brandi swings off the ropes and hits a flying press 1..2..Kick Out. Anvil nails Brandi with a punch, swings him to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Brandi sunset flips over him 1..2..Kick Out. Brandi swings Anvil to the ropes and hits a flying back elbow smash 1..2..Kick Out. Brandi slams Anvil and goes to the top rope. Brandi goes for his flying elbow drop but Anvil moves. 

Anvil slowly rises and stomps down on Brandi. Anvil swings Brandi into the corner and this time nails him with a charging tackle. Anvil follows with several shoulder thrusts. Anvil swings Brandi into the opposite corner but Brandi hops on the turnbuckles and executes a reverse flying press but Anvil catches him and powerslams him over 1..2..3!! 

The Ref hands Anvil the TV title. Anvil gives a big laugh and raises the title high. Anvil walks over to Brandi and helps him up. Anvil gives Brandi a pat on the back. The fans cheer the moment and Brandi's reign as TV champion. 

Winner of the Match and NEW AWA TV Champ- Jim Neidhart 

 

 

Nelson: Fans, what a night of action thus far. We've already seen new champions crowned and grudges settled. A lot more to come. Our big steel cage match is next. While they're setting up the cage, I wanted to (deep breath) bring out Mad Dog Buzz Sawyer. 

Sawyer comes out laughing like a maniac. As he gets to Nelson, a big gift box is wheeled down the aisle. 

Nelson: Ok Buzz, I don't know what to make of all this, I know it isn't even your birthday. But you have a birthday present. 

Sawyer: (maniacal laugh) If somebody wants to give me a present, that's fine by me. I'll take it! 

Nelson: Ok, well, I'm supposed to read the tag on the box. 

Nelson tears off the tag.

Nelson: It says Happy Birthday Buzz, bang, bang! 

The box rips open and out comes CACTUS JACK! 

Cactus mows Sawyer over and starts pounding away on him. Cactus suplexes Sawyer on the concrete. Cactus sits up, smiles, looks into the camera, shoots his fingers and yells "Bang! Bang!" 

Cactus Jack has arrived in the AWA 

 

 

STEEL CAGE MATCH 

David Sammartino vs. 'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko 

David is pumped up and ready to go as he enters the cage. Larry slowly walks around the cage and stalls on the outside. Larry slowly enters the cage but argues and yells at the Ref and tells him to keep David back. Larry stalls some more. He's ready to leave the cage but the cage door slams shut. 

David runs over, grabs Larry by his hair and flips him over into the ring. David puts his knee on Larry's chest and clobbers him with fists. David pounds away, then lifts Larry up and hurls him head first into the cage. Larry's bleeding already. David picks up Larry and flings his body up and over the ropes and into the cage. Larry slides down between the cage and ropes. David runs over and baseball slides Larry into the cage. David pulls Larry out, picks him up and hits a delayed vertical suplex 1..2..Larry barley lifts his shoulder. David picks up Larry, but Larry mule kicks him between the legs. David goes down. Larry falls over and needs to regroup. 

Larry slowly staggers up. David gets to his knees. Larry picks up David, swings him to the ropes and puts him down with a standing spin kick. Larry wipes the blood off his face. Larry hoists David on his shoulder and rams him head first into the cage. Larry picks up David and grinds his face into the cage until he bleeds. Larry slams David's head into the cage several times. Now David is bleeding bad. Larry chokes David on the top rope and flings him back. Larry stomps down on David, lifts him up and slams him down. Larry goes to the top rope and crashes down with a forearm drop but David moves. 

Both men stagger up and David nails Larry with a lowblow uppercut. Both men fall over. David clears the cobwebs and rises up. He picks up Larry, swings him to the ropes and back drops him into the cage. David pulls Larry out and stomps away. David picks Larry up by his hair and runs him face first into the cage. Larry's face is a crimson mask. David pulls Larry out, swings him to the ropes and hits a Thesz Press, but Larry holds on, falls back and hot shots David into the cage. Once again, both men are down and reeling. 

Larry staggers up and punches down on David. Larry picks up David and vertical suplexes him into the cage. David is upside down as Larry kicks him several times. David sinks down. Larry pulls him out and drops several knees on him. Larry picks David up and slams him down. Larry picks up David, swings him to the ropes and clotheslines him down 1..2..Kick Out. Larry berates the Ref. The fans start booing and Larry berates them. Larry finally gets back to business but David sweeps his legs from under him and unloads on his bloody face with punches. 

David grabs Larry's head and slams it several times on the canvas. David swings Larry into the corner and charges in but Larry nails him with a back elbow smash. Larry falls back into the turnbuckles. David slowly gets up, but Larry grabs him and atomic drops him into the cage. Larry wobbles around and grabs David. 

Larry hooks David and goes for the swinging neckbreaker, but David punches away and flips Larry into the cage. David falls forward and down. Larry crawls back into the ring. Larry slowly picks up David and once again goes for the swinging neckbreaker, but David grabs Larry and hits a belly to belly suplex out of nowhere 1..2..3!! Huge Pop! 

David rolls over and lays there bleeding. Larry's bleeding bad and just lays there as well. David slowly rises and raises his fist to the cheering fans. It was a bloodbath, but David is able to walk out the winner. 

Winner of the Match- David Sammartino 

 

 

INTERMISSION 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Latin Desire look even better with the National Tag Titles.

Huber puts up a fight but Debeers makes him pay for it.

Burke causes Jammer to wipeout big time.

Canek finally claims Blackblood's mask in route to victory.

St Clair finally learns some respect for Colon's wrestling ability, to the ire of Thornton.

Neidhart becomes TV champion in a meteoric rise.

Cactus Jack is definitely someone Buzz can have "fun" with.

David finally puts Larry away in a blood soaked cage match. I can see how the fans could use a breather after that.

[rainmakerrtv]

Amazing first part of the show! Love my man Leo Burke getting such a big win. Anvil is now a singles champ, and in such a classy manner. Can't wait to see what terror Cactus Jack brings to the AWA. David comes out on top in a bloodbath with his family enemy. Bring on the rest of the show!

[spaldoni]

AWA 

Presents 

Live on pay per view 

From the McNichols Arena, Denver Co. 

1-3-90 

 

During intermission, a video is shown of Denver's many attractions. Afterwards, a commercial is shown with all the AWA merchandise available. 

 

Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome back to SuperClash 4. A lot of action still to come. 

Resnick: That's right Larry, 3 title bouts ahead, including the huge AWA world title main event. What do you say, we get back to the ring. 

Nelson: I'm all for that! 

 

 

Elimination Match with a Twist 

Special outside Ring Enforcer Referee- MR.T 

'Bullet' Bob Armstrong/Iceman Parsons/Sweet Brown Sugar and Brutus Beefcake 

vs. 

'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol/Chicky Starr/Dream Machine and 'Blockbuster' Brian Adias 

Remember the rules. When a fall occurs, the match stops. The winner of the fall remains in the AWA, the loser leaves the AWA. Both wresters must leave ringside and then the match continues. 

Mr. T gets a big pop as he comes down the aisle wearing a cut off sleeved referee shirt. He raises his fist to the crowd and stands on the outside. 

The All-Stars enter the ring to Joan Jett's Do you want to touch me. All of them are wearing sunglasses, even the masked Dream Machine. The fans boo them big time. 

Boos turn to rousing cheers as the babyfaces hit the ring. The bell rings and everybody starts brawling. It's chaos! Wrestlers fall to the outside. Mr. T is restoring order on the outside while the Ref restores order on the inside. 

The match starts off with a bang and never slows down. It's Bob Armstrong and Dream Machine going at it. Bob clotheslines Dream down and tags in Parsons. Parsons and Bob double suplex Dream. Idol, Starr and Adias run in but Beefcake, Sugar, Parsons and Bob clean house. Parsons tags in Beefcake. Beefcake is all over Dream Machine and tags in Sugar. Sugar back drops Dream into the corner. Bob, Parsons and Beefcake pinball Dream around with punches. Sugar goes to the top rope. Dream staggers back as Sugar nails him with a missile dropkick 1..2..3! The bell rings.

Sugar high fives his partners and leaves. Dream is staggering around in a daze as Mr. T escorts him away and hands him over to several officials. 

Sweet Brown Sugar remains in the AWA. Dream Machine is gone from the AWA. 

It's now Bob and Idol going at it. Bob goes to town on Idol and busts him open. Bob swings Idol into the corner. Bob hops on the turnbuckles and punches down on Idol as the fans count along. Idol falls down, rolls over and tags in Starr. Bob and Starr get into a slugfest. Starr rakes his eyes, swings him to the ropes and hits a flying press, but Bob holds on. Both men fall backwards and over the top rope. Idol hops off the apron and goes after Bob, but Bob kicks Idol and hits a Jawbreaker! Mr. T smiles and shrugs his shoulders. Starr slides into the ring as the Ref hits the 10 count. The bell rings. OH NO! Bob Armstrong has been counted out. Bob can't believe it. Bob goes out like a man as he waves goodbye to the fans. Starr is elated as he exits. 

Chicky Starr remains in the AWA. Bob Armstrong is gone from the AWA. 

Parsons and Adias have a good segment. Parsons gets the upper hand and tags in Beefcake. Beefcake clotheslines Adias down. Beefcake back drops Adias and tags in Parsons. Parsons swings Adias to the ropes and nails him with the Hip Attack! Adias bounces back and tags in Idol. Parsons is all over Idol, but Idol stops his momentum with an eye rake. Idol pushes Parsons into the corner. Adias holds Parsons as Idol kicks away. Beefcake runs in and a pier six brawl ensues. While this is happening, Dream Machine makes his way back out. The Ref is distracted by this. Mr. T blocks off Dream Machine. Dream starts shuffling and raises his fists. Mr. T clocks Dream and knocks him out. Inside the ring, Adias pulls out something from his tights. He throws a white substance into Parsons face. Adias then clips Parsons knees from behind. The Ref turns around and gets order. Idol picks up Parsons and executes a shin breaker, then clamps on the Las Vegas Leglock. Parsons is out and the Ref signals for the bell. A bloody Idol gets up and celebrates. Officials come in to help Parsons out. The fans give Parsons a big ovation. 

Austin idol remains in the AWA. Iceman Parsons is gone from the AWA

It's down to Adias and Beefcake. While Beefcake is watching Parsons with concern, Adias attacks him from behind. Adias hits a snap suplex on Beefcake, goes to the top rope and waits. Beefcake staggers up as Adias nails him with a missile dropkick. Adias picks up Beefcake and executes his cradle suplex 1..2..Beefcake kicks out. Adias is livid. Adias argues with the Ref and pushes him. Mr. T gets into the ring and gives Adias a stern warning. Adias is ready to fight Mr. T, but Beefcake staggers up, swings Adias around and levels him with a punch. Beefcake punches away on Adias, swings him to the ropes and nails him with the running high knee 1..2..3! BIG POP! The bell rings. 

Beefcake struts to the back. A groggy Adias gets up and refuses to leave. Mr. T goes to escort him out but Adias pushes him. Adias takes a swing at Mr. T but T ducks and gives Adias an airplane spin, then slams him down. The fans love every minute of this. 

Brutus Beefcake stays in the AWA. Brian Adias is gone from the AWA. 

 

 

'The Mighty Yankee' Steve Disalvo vs. 'Olympian' Ken Patera w/Brad Rheingans 

The Olympians stand tall in the ring wearing their USA themed jackets. Brad pulls out a gold medal and puts it around Patera's neck. Patera stands there with pride. Brad takes out his white towel and wipes Patera's forehead, as Patera hands him back the medal. 

Boston's more than a feeling plays as Disalvo heads to the ring wearing his gym tank top. 

The bell rings and we get a test of strength. Patera gets the upper hand, but Disalvo starts to come back. Patera kicks Disalvo and gut wrench suplexes him over. Patera follows with an elbow drop to the back of Disalvo's neck 1..2..Kick Out. Patera works Disalvo over with power moves. Patera swings Disalvo to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Disalvo swings back and clotheslines Patera down. 

Disalvo fires up, swings Patera to the ropes and puts him down with a flying shoulder block. Disalvo hops on the turnbuckles and crashes down on Patera with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Disalvo swings Patera into the corner and follows with a running forearm club. Disalvo hip tosses Patera across the ring. Patera staggers up against the ropes as Disalvo clotheslines him over the ropes. Brad runs over and tends to Patera. Disalvo hops down, grabs the Olympians heads and knocks them together. Disalvo hurls Patera back into the ring. Disalvo swings Patera to the ropes and hits a sidewalk slam. Brad hops on the apron and yells at the Ref. Disalvo charges and knocks Brad off the apron. Disalvo hops on the middle ropes. Patera staggers up as Disalvo nails him with a flying forearm blast. Disalvo swings off the ropes, but from the outside, Brad nails the back of Disalvo's neck with a loaded towel! Disalvo falls forward and down. 

Patera groggily staggers up. He picks up Disalvo and clamps on the full nelson. The Ref sees that Disalvo is knocked out and signals for the bell. BOOOOOOOOO! 

Brad runs in and puts the gold medal back around Patera's neck. Patera puts his hands behind his back and poses as the fans throw garbage in the ring. 

Winner of the Match- Ken Patera 

 

 

Nelson: Fans, before we get to our next match, I want to introduce a man who will be making his AWA in ring debut very soon. He calls himself 'The Future' JW Storm. 

Storm walks out wearing a cool leather jacket. He has long slicked back black hair with both ears pierced. 

Nelson: Ok, well looking at you, I can tell you have an impressive physique. Are you ready for the Major Leagues? 

Storm: Am I ready? Look here Nelson, I am the future of professional wrestling. Just look at me. I've got it all. The looks, the talent and I'm just way to cool brother. You know there's a lot of people wearing gold and all I can say is enjoy it while you can, because soon the Future JW Storm will be wearing all the gold. Now, to answer your question, if I'm ready, well take a look at this. 

As Steve Disalvo is being helped out by officials, JW Storm runs over and clotheslines Disalvo down. Storm picks up Disalvo and throat drops him on the guard railing. Storm smiles and walks away. 

 

 

'Big' Jim Morris vs. Jumbo Tsuruta w/Ray Stevens 

Jim revs up and rides a Harley down the aisle and gets a big pop. 

Stevens escorts a serious looking Jumbo to the ring. Stevens takes Jumbo's black Gi off. 

The bell rings. Jim gets the early momentum and stays on Jumbo. Jim swings Jumbo into the corner and follows with a running back elbow smash. Jim picks up Jumbo and slams him down. Jim swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Jim swings Jumbo to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Jumbo kicks him. 

Jumbo picks up Jim and gives him a tilt o whirl slam. Jumbo swings Jim to the ropes and puts him down with a jumping knee. Jumbo gives Jim a delayed vertical suplex. Jumbo goes to the top rope and crashes down with a knee drop. Jumbo picks up Jim and powerbombs him down! 1..2..3! It's all over! 

Stevens raises Jumbo's arm and gives the camera and stern look. 

Winner of the Match- Jumbo Tsuruta 

 

 

Grudge Match! 

'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff vs. Stan 'The Lariat' Hansen 

Hansen runs down the aisle swinging his bull rope around. He pushes Larry Nelson over and enters the ring. 

Orndorff comes out wearing his glittered robe. Hansen runs back up the aisle as Orndorff quickly takes his robe off. 

The bell rings but fists are already flying. They fight up and down the aisle and finally back into the ring. It's a brawl for the first few minutes with these guys just trading hard shots. Hansen gets the upper hand by kneeing and clubbing Orndorff in the corner. 

Hansen picks up Orndorff and snake eyes him on the top turnbuckles. Hansen continues to kick and stomp away on Orndorff in the corner. Hansen swings Orndorff to the opposite corner and charges in but Orndorff charges out and clotheslines Hansen down. Orndorff clears the cobwebs. 

Orndorff pushes Hansen into the corner and clubs, kicks and stomps away. Orndorff hip tosses Hansen across the ring. As Hansen gets to his knees, Orndorff gives him a big knee lift 1..2..Kick Out. Orndorff slams Hansen, hops on the turnbuckles and hits a forearm drop 1..2..Kick Out. Orndorff slams Hansen and hits a jumping fist drop 1..2..Kick Out. Orndorff reaches down, but Hansen grabs his tights and pulls him through the ropes. This gives Hansen a much needed rest. 

Orndorff gets back on the apron but Hansen rakes his eyes and suplexes him back in the ring. Hansen delivers multiple diving headbutts to Orndorff 1..2..Kick Out. Hansen swings Orndorff to the ropes and executes a scooping back breaker. Hansen follows with several knees to Orndorff's back. Hansen then switches gears and works on Orndorff's neck. Hansen picks up Orndorff and drops him with a neckbreaker 1..2..Kick Out. Hansen then clamps on a chin lock and wrenches back. The fans fire Orndorff up as he fights for his life. Orndorff does get fired up and somehow manages to rise with Hansen on his back. Orndorff backpedals Hansen into the turnbuckles. Orndorff keeps slamming back into Hansen and delivers several back elbow smashes.  Hansen slides down and out of the ring. Orndorff regroups. 

Orndorff goes to the apron and delivers a double axe handle to Hansen. Orndorff hurls Hansen back into the ring. Orndorff goes to the top rope. Hansen staggers up as Orndorff nails him with a bionic elbow to the top of the head 1..2..Kick Out. Orndorff swings Hansen to the ropes and gives him a face buster to the canvas. Orndorff swings Hansen front first into the turnbuckles. Hansen staggers backwards as Orndorff executes a belly to back suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Orndorff scoops up Hansen and powerslams him over 1..2..Kick Out. Orndorff makes the signal as the fans cheer. Orndorff sets Hansen up for the piledriver but Hansen gives him a lowblow and back drops him over. 

Hansen falls over and is lying next to Orndorff. Both men slowly get to their knees and slug it out. They stand up and continue slugging it out. Orndorff gets the upper hand and swings Hansen into the corner and charges in but Hansen moves as Orndorff jacks his neck up while crashing into the turnbuckles. 

Hansen backs up. Orndorff slowly stands up favoring his neck. Hansen charges and nails Orndorff with the lariat 1..2..3! 

Hansen rolls out of the ring and staggers up, then gives the bullhorn sign. 

Minutes later, medics try to help Orndorff out, but he refuses and walks out on his own. The fans give him a big ovation. 

Winner of the Match- Stan Hansen 

 

 

AWA International Title Bout

'The Red Rooster' Terry Taylor (C) vs. 'The Rock' Don Muraco w/Superstar Graham 

Muraco and Graham are sporting the tie dye look as they enter the ring. Muraco looks intense as Graham tries to keep him cool. 

Taylor arrogantly walks into the ring wearing his red sequence jacket and of course his hair slicked back into a ponytail. He unstraps his title and holds it up while he looks up at the lights. 

The bell rings. Taylor slicks his hair back and flings it at Muraco. Muraco charges and clotheslines Taylor down. Muraco picks up Taylor and with one hand, shoves Taylor into the corner. Muraco chops away on Taylor. Muraco swings Taylor to the ropes and puts him down with a throat thrust. Muraco picks up Taylor and delivers an Oklahoma Slam 1..2..Taylor gets his foot on the ropes. Muraco swings Taylor to the ropes and nails him with a chest punch. Muraco clamps on the Asian spike, but Taylor quickly grabs the ropes. Muraco yanks Taylor away and gets a warning from the Ref. Graham yells up at Muraco to slow down brotha. As Muraco looks at Graham, Taylor slides out of the ring. Muraco gets annoyed with Graham. Muraco goes to the outside as Taylor slides back in the ring. Muraco has words with Graham. While this is going on, Taylor slides through the ropes and nails Muraco. Muraco crashes into the guardrail. 

Taylor regroups and hurls Muraco into the ring. Taylor goes to the top rope. Muraco staggers up as Taylor nails him with a flying punch. Taylor picks up Muraco and vertical suplexes him. Taylor swings off the ropes and hits a delayed knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Taylor swings Muraco to the ropes and flips Muraco over with a knee to the mid section. Taylor follows with a gut wrench suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Taylor swings Muraco to the ropes and goes for a back drop, but Muraco stops and clubs Taylor on the back, then delivers a gut wrench suplex of his own. 

Graham cheers on Muraco. Muraco hoists Taylor up and delivers a Samoan Drop 1..2..Kick Out. Muraco starts to stretch Taylor's face. Graham tells Muraco to stick to your wrestling brotha. Once again, Muraco gets annoyed and starts choking Taylor. The Ref warns Muraco. Muraco goes over and has more words with Graham. Taylor staggers up and hurls Muraco through the ropes. 

Graham goes to check on Muraco. Taylor slides to the outside. Muraco staggers up as Taylor charges from behind and sends Muraco crashing into Graham with a dropkick. The Ref is counting. Taylor slides back into the ring. Muraco staggers up and looks down at Graham. The Ref hits 10 and signals for the bell. Taylor celebrates with a cock of the walk strut. Muraco realizes he lost the match, but when he sees Graham laying there, he doesn't care about the result and goes to help Graham up. Graham apologizes. Muraco shakes his head and pulls Graham in for a hug as the fans cheer. Muraco puts Graham's arm over his shoulder and helps him up the aisle. 

Winner of the Match by C.O. and still AWA International Champ- Terry Taylor 

 

 

AWA World Tag Team Title Bout 

The Fantastics (C) vs. The Rock n Roll Express 

Rock n Roll is king blasts over the speakers as the RnR Express walk down the aisle, slapping hands and getting hugs. 

ZZ Top's sharp dressed man plays as the Fantastics head up the aisle slapping hands and receiving hugs. 

It's a big moment as these two elite tag teams face each other while the Ref holds up the world titles. 

The bell rings and the first segment is a fast paced see saw battle. Both teams display high octane offense and are in total sync. After a stalemate, RnR finally get control on Fulton. Gibson hip tosses Fulton over and follows with a flying head scissors takeover. Gibson tags in Morton. Gibson swings Fulton to the ropes and punches him in the mid section as Morton follows with a victory roll 1..2..Kick Out. Morton executes a series of arm drags on Fulton. Rogers runs in but Morton hip tosses Rogers into a punch by Gibson. Soon, all 4 men are in the ring. RnR double hip toss Rogers, then double punch Fulton to clear the ring. 

Fantastics regroup. Fulton tags in Rogers. Rogers gets the upper hand and whips Morton towards the corner, but Morton reverses it and whips Rogers into the corner. Rogers hits hard and staggers into a back drop by Morton. Rogers gets up and takes a big swing, but Morton ducks and atomic drops Rogers into Fulton. Morton tags in Gibson. They swing Rogers to the ropes and double back drop him. Gibson goes for a kick but Rogers grabs his leg, Gibson spin kicks Rogers with his other leg 1..2..Kick Out. Gibson tags in Morton as Rogers rolls over and tags in Fulton. 

Morton and Fulton crisscross the ropes. Morton leapfrogs over Fulton but twists his ankle when he lands. Fulton clips Morton's legs from behind. 

Fulton tags in Rogers. They swing Morton to the ropes, Fulton kicks Morton in the gut as Rogers follows with a swinging neckbreaker 1..2..Kick Out. Rogers tags in Fulton. Rogers hoists Morton up in a suplex position as Fulton hits a flying press from the top ropes 1..2..Gibson breaks it. Fulton tags in Rogers. Fulton swings Morton to the ropes and puts him down with a drop toe hold as Rogers follows with a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Rogers tags in Fulton. Rogers holds Morton on the ropes as Fulton leapfrogs over Rogers and hits a guillotine on Morton. Fulton tags in Rogers. They swing Morton to the ropes and go for a double back drop, but Morton slides under their legs and makes the hot tag to Gibson. 

Gibson's on fire as he unloads with dropkicks, hip tosses and slams. Gibson continues to work over Fulton and almost pins him with a sunset flip, but Rogers breaks it. Morton comes in and we've got a pier six brawl. RnR double punch Fulton into the corner. Rogers staggers up as RnR nail him with the double dropkick. Gibson covers but the Ref tells him Rogers isn't the legal man. As Gibson stands, Fulton nails him with a running bulldog from behind. The Ref gets order. Fulton tags in Rogers. 

They swing Gibson into the corner and follow with a double monkey flip. Gibson staggers up as the Fantastics double atomic drop him into Morton. The Fantastics double slam Gibson and follow with stereo elbow drops. The Ref sends Fulton to his corner. Rogers tags in Fulton. They double suplex Gibson 1..2..Morton breaks it. The Fantastics yell at Morton. Fulton tags in Rogers. Rogers goes to the top rope. Fulton slams Gibson. Fulton grabs Rogers and the Fantastics hit the Rocket Launcher 1..2..NO! Morton breaks it. 

The Fantastics push Morton. The Ref is trying to get order. The Ref finally gets control. Rogers swings Gibson to the ropes and goes for a back drop, but Gibson leapfrogs over and finally tags Morton in. 

Morton goes nuts and is all over Rogers. Fulton runs in and gets back dropped. Morton dropkicks Rogers down. Morton dropkicks Fulton down. The Fantastics start to double team Morton, but Gibson runs in and we've got another pier six brawl. RnR get some serious momentum going as they double back drop Fulton over the top rope. Rogers staggers up as RnR nail him with the double dropkick 1..2..3!!!! HUGE POP!! 

RnR can't believe it. They hug and celebrate. The Ref grabs the titles and enter the ring. Wait a minute! The Fantastics regroup and take the titles from the Ref. They look at the titles, then at Ricky and Robert. The Fantastics walk over and hand the titles to the RnR Express. Both teams hug. The Fantastics raise RnR's hands high, then exit to let them enjoy their moment. 

Winners of the Match and NEW AWA World Tag Team Champs- The Rock n Roll Express 

 

 

Nelson: Good grief! What a match! 

Resnick: Exactly! I'm still in awe Larry! What a night this has been. 

Nelson: Indeed it has been. Fans, SuperClash 4 will go down in the history books as one of the greatest nights in wrestling history. Well, here we go! It's time for the main event. 

 

 

AWA World Title Bout 

Hulk Hogan (c) vs. 'The Russian Nightmare' Nikita Koloff w/Col Debeers 

Special ring announcer-Michael Buffer 

AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow steps into the ring wearing a classy suit and fedora hat. 

Morrow: It's only fitting dat we have de world's greatest ring announcer announce a match of dis magnitude. Please welcome out de one and only, Michael Buffer. 

Buffer gets a huge ovation as he enters the ring wearing a white tuxedo. He shakes hands with Morrow and grabs the mic. 

Buffer: Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the main event of the evening, and it has been billed as a true epic superclash. It is for the AWA world title! People in Denver and all around the world watching on pay per view, are you ready? Are you ready? Then let's get ready to rumbllllllllllllllle!!!! 

War Pigs by Black Sabbath plays as Col Debeers walks out in full South African military fatigues. He twirls his mustache and waits. Out comes Nikita Koloff with the chain around his neck. If looks could kill, Nikita's would have everybody in the arena lying on the floor. Debeers escorts Nikita into the ring and man there's some serious heat here. They circle the ring as Nikita gives death stares all around the arena. 

The place erupts as Eye of the Tiger blasts! Hogan comes out wearing his red and yellow gear. The title is strapped around his waist. He heads down the aisle staring daggers up at Nikita and Debeers. Hogan hops on the apron, grabs the top rope, leans back and pulls himself forward while giving Nikita a big point. 

During Buffer's introductions, the tensions are at an all time high. The Ref walks around the ring, holding the title high. He hands the title to Gerry Morrow and signals for the bell. Let's get it on! 

Debeers is still in the ring, but not for long as Hogan runs over and clotheslines him over the top rope. Nikita hits Hogan from behind and swings him to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Hogan swings back and clotheslines Nikita down. Hogan works over Nikita with punches. Debeers staggers up on the apron. Hogan hoists Nikita up and atomic drops him into Debeers. Debeers falls back down as Nikita staggers back. Hogan rolls up Nikita 1..2..Kick Out. Hogan lifts Nikita up. Nikita takes a big swing, but Hogan blocks it and punches away on Nikita. Hogan body slams Nikita and follows with 3 consecutive elbow drops 1..2..Kick Out. Hogan swings Nikita into the corner and follows with a running back elbow smash. Hogan pulls Nikita out and hoists him up for a vertical suplex, but Debeers reaches in and trips Hogan as Nikita falls on top 1... Kick Out. 

Nikita gets to his knees and regroups. Nikita hits Hogan with several rabbit punches to his back. Nikita hops on the middle turnbuckle and crashes down with a rabbit punch on Hogan's back. Nikita hits Hogan with several double axehandles to his back. Nikita hoists Hogan up and vertical suplexes him back 1..2..Kick Out. Nikita swings Hogan to the ropes, kicks him in the gut and follows with a double underhook suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Nikita chokes Hogan on the bottom rope. The Ref backs Nikita up which allows Debeers to run over and choke Hogan. Nikita swings Hogan to the ropes and clamps on a bearhug! Nikita wrenches away as Hogan grimaces in pain. The fans start chanting "Hogan! Hogan! Hogan!" Hogan starts pumping his fists. Hogan starts hitting Nikita. Hogan keeps firing away with punches until Nikita finally releases the hold. 

Nikita swings Hogan to the ropes but Hogan comes back and mows Nikita down with a shoulder block. Nikita staggers up as Hogan swings off the ropes and puts Nikita down with a momentum punch. Hogan grabs the ropes and favors his back. Nikita slowly rises and heads towards Hogan. Hogan turns around and unloads on Nikita. Hogan swings Nikita into the corner and follows with a running clothesline. Hogan swings Nikita to the opposite corner and follows with another running clothesline. Debeers hops on the apron. Hogan runs over and grabs him by his shirt. Hogan lifts Debeers up off his feet. Nikita staggers up and clotheslines Hogan from behind. Debeers falls down on the apron. Nikita rests on the ropes. 

Nikita hops up on the middle ropes. Hogan staggers up as Nikita nails him with a flying shoulder tackle 1..2..Kick Out. A frustrated Nikita picks up Hogan by his throat and pushes him into the corner, then unloads with punches, kicks, chokes and stomps. Nikita grabs Hogan by his throat and chokeslams him down 1..2..Kick Out. Nikita swings Hogan to the ropes but misses a back elbow smash, Hogan swings back and puts Nikita down with an elbow to the top of the head. Hogan regroups. 

Hogan starts shaking his fists. Hogan grabs Nikita and swings him towards the corner, but Nikita sticks his arm out and takes the Ref out. The Ref goes down as Nikita hits the turnbuckles. Hogan checks on the Ref. Nikita staggers over, grabs Hogan and hits an overhead suplex. Both men are reeling. Debeers gets on the apron. Nikita rises and grabs Hogan. Debeers is ready to hit Hogan. Nikita swings Hogan towards Debeers, but Hogan hits Debeers with a punch that sends Debeers flying. Hogan turns around and unloads on Nikita. Hogan swings Nikita to the ropes and puts him down with the Axe Bomber. Hogan covers but the Ref is still down. Hogan goes to check on the Ref. 

WHAM! Col Debeers nails Hogan's back with a chair! Debeers tries to wake the Ref up. Nikita slowly rises and waits. Hogan is in pain as he slowly tries to stand. Just as Hogan rises, Nikita nails him with the Russian Sickle!!! Nikita covers as Debeers tosses the Ref over to make the count. The Ref slowly comes to his senses. Before he starts the count, MR.T hits the ring, still wearing his Ref's shirt. The fans are up and cheering. Mr. T confronts Debeers. They get into a huge argument. Nikita stands up and argues with Mr. T. The Ref staggers over. The fans roar as Mr. T ejects Debeers from the match! Several officials and security come out to escort Debeers away. Debeers is having a meltdown as Mr. T and the officials take him away. 

Nikita is pissed and threatens the Ref. Nikita goes back and pounds on Hogan. Nikita holds Hogan's arm and kicks him in the chest. Nikita hoists Hogan on his shoulders and executes a fireman's carry slam 1..2..Kick Out. Nikita hurls Hogan outside the ring. Nikita goes to the outside, grabs his chain and chokes Hogan with it. The Ref runs out and almost disqualifies Nikita. Nikita swings Hogan into the steel post. Nikita raises his arm. Nikita charges and goes for the Russian Sickle but Hogan ducks as Nikita sickles the steel post. Hogan staggers over and hurls Nikita into the ring. Hogan clears the cobwebs and gets in the ring. 

Hogan puts Nikita in a hammerlock and slams Nikita down on his hurt arm. Hogan picks Nikita up, swings him to the ropes and gives him a big boot to the head. Hogan swings off the ropes and hits the big leg drop 1..2..3!!! MEGA POP! 

Hogan falls to his knees. Gerry Morrow enters the ring and hands Hogan his world title. Hogan staggers up and holds the title high. 

Michael Buffer announces Hogan as the winner. Hogan regroups and gives the fans his famous poses to end SuperClash 4. 

Winner of the Match and STILL AWA World Champion- Hulk Hogan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

And we're back!

Some smart booking on the elimination match (with a twist). Sugar gets revenge for the breakup of Sweet Dreams, Bullet lets his anger at Idol cost him dearly. Idol cheats Iceman out the door while Adias not only loses his job but he's stupid enough to take a swing a Mr T.

Disalvo falls to the numbers game. His bad night continues as he gets waylaid by a debuting JW Storm.

Jumbo makes quick work of Jim.

The bad nech cost Orndorff against Hansen.

Muraco doesn't get the title but perhaps he and Graham are more in sync?

The World Tag title match doesn't end in the blow-up i was expecting.

Thanks to a bit of help from Mr T, Hogan is able to overcome the Russian Nightmare to hold onto the World Title.

[LowBlowPodcast]

Biggest card in the history of your AWA and it delivered on all costs.  I especially loved the mix of matches and all the types and titles. It was literally the mixing pot of what makes the AWA great and we've got a lot to look forward to now. The Hulkster is on top of the AWA... there's a couple of guys climbing the ladder to get him... but I have a feeling his biggest challenge hasn't shown up yet.