AWA Major League Wrestling

[Autistic Dragon]

If I were Debeers, I'd consider requesting new subordinates.

The Hangman is on the hunt for his next victim.

The Enforcers have a plan had it involves tag team gold.

Kahlua burns Blaze.

The Mavericks title win sets off a threeway brawl.

Jumbo and Stevens are through messing around.

Burke and Golden get thrown out.

Idol returns and immediately starts shit with Flair. This will be fun.

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 4-25-90

Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight, the Power Twins will wrestle Good Vibrations for a world tag title shot at Title Night. King Kong Bundy takes on Tom Brandi. The Takano Dragons go up against the Starrs. Austin Idol will be in the squared circle tonight. It's been determined that tonight will be the final match between Bobby Blaze and King Kahlua with a TV title shot at Title Night on the line. AWA International Champ Terry Taylor will be in action. And Stan Hansen will be here to talk about his upcoming world title steel cage match with Hulk Hogan at Title Night. Let's go to the ring as we get set for the return of the Snowman. 

 

The Snowman vs. Clinton Stitch 

Former AWA world tag team champ, the Snowman is all over his opponent with hard hitting power moves. Snowman swings Stitch to the ropes and nails him with a running double axe handle to the head for the win. 

 

Nelson: Impressive return Snowman. welcome back to the AWA 

Snowman: Strength is my name and power is my game! Aint nobody gonna stop the Snowman! Nobody! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Takano Dragons vs. The Starrs 

Dragons start off with fire and work the Starrs over pretty good. Starrs get their act together and control a segment with a lot of rule breaking and double teaming. Dragons make the big comeback and have the Starrs tumbling all over the place. Shunji nails Ron with a big boot to the head and tags in George. George jumps off the top turnbuckle and hits Ron with a splash 1..2..Chicky breaks it. Shunji runs back in and punches away on Chicky as the bell rings, signaling a time limit draw. Chicky helps Ron out of the ring. After a couple minutes the Dragons exit. As the Dragons walk towards the aisle, the Starrs jump them from behind! They swing Shunji into the steel post, then double suplex George on the concrete! The fans boo, but the Starrs seem very pleased with themselves. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA International Champ 'The Red Rooster' Terry Taylor vs. Neil Jordan 

Taylor's arrogance annoys the fans but he takes care of business and wins the match with the flying 5 arm 

 

Nelson: Terry, at Title Night, you'll be defending your title against the Champagne Challenge runner up, Carlos Colon.

Taylor: First off, I want you to refer to me as the Red Rooster. After all, I'm the one who rules this henhouse. Ok, Carlos Colon? Really? I mean, I guess he's barely qualified but he's nowhere near the Rooster's level. Listen up Carlos. I've proven over and over again that I'm the cock of the walk and at Title Night I'm going to show you why I'm the champ and your the challenger. Man, I feel good! 

Taylor slicks back his ponytail, kisses his title and struts away while Nelson rolls his eyes. 

 

Commercial Break 

An ad for WrestleRock 90 is shown. July 11th and 12th, live on pay per view, 2 nights in the Metrodome with AC/DC in concert both nights. 

 

For the Last Time. Winner gets a TV title shot at Title Night 

Bobby Blaze vs. King Kahlua 

The bell rings and these two rivals hammer away on each other. Blaze gets the upper hand and scoop slams Kahlua down, then follows with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Blaze hoists Kahlua up and vertical suplexes him. Blaze goes to the top rope and comes down with a knee drop but Kahlua moves. 

Kahlua regroups and stomps away on Blaze. Kahlua picks up Blaze and hits a backbreaker 1..2..Kick Out. Kahlua swings Blaze to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Kahlua goes to the top rope and spends to much time arguing with the fans. Blaze hops up, runs over and slams Kahlua off the top rope. 

Blaze fires up. He swings Kahlua to the ropes and back drops him. Kahlua staggers up as Blaze dropkicks him down. Blaze picks up Kahlua and hits a snap suplex. Blaze hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with an elbow drop 1..2..Kahlua gets his foot on the ropes. Blaze reaches down, but Kahlua gives him a lowblow. Kahlua picks up Blaze and hot shots him on the top rope 1..2..3! Kahlua ends the feud on a controversial note but gets his TV title shot. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Fans, with me is the Lionheart, Tony St. Clair. Tony, now that your business with Les Thronton and Johnny Smith is over, you finally get your match with Col. Debeers next week. Debeers has been MIA but I know you have words for him. 

Tony: I told Debeers he was next and his time has come. It's you and I next week Debeers. You better be here, because I will be waiting! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

King Kong Bundy w/Greg Gagne vs. 'Thrilling' Tom Brandi 

The bell rings and Bundy charges but Brandi moves. Bundy turns around as Brandi dropkicks him. Bundy staggers. Brandi dropkicks him again. Bundy staggers but doesn't go down. Brandi swings off the ropes but Gagne grabs his boot. Brandi kicks Gagne away. Brandi turns around as Bundy clotheslines him over the top rope. 

The OLYMPIANS come out. Bundy distracts the Ref as the Olympians double slam Brandi on the concrete, then hurl him back into the ring. Bundy swings off the ropes and hits a BIG splash 1..2..3! Gagne gets in the ring and says something to Bundy. Bundy smiles and hits another BIG splash! Bundy nods and lifts up one finger. Bundy swings off the ropes and hits a 3rd BIG splash! 

The fans go wild as EL CANEK runs in the ring and pounds away on Bundy! Gagne tries to interfere but Canek hurls him out of the ring. Bundy rolls out of the ring. Canek follows and continues hitting Bundy up the aisle. 

The Olympians were staying clear. They enter the ring and laugh at Brandi. They pick the lifeless Brandi up and give him a rib breaker. Officials and Medics run in to help Brandi. The Olympians shake hands and exit. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol vs. Trent Watkins 

Idol gives the booing fans some flexes as he works Watkins over. Idol executes a shin breaker, the clamps on the Las Vegas Leglock and it's all over. 

 

Nelson: Austin, you made quite the return last week by interrupting Ric Flair. 

Idol: Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Darling please. Austin Idol, the toast of the coast and the man with the most is back in the AWA baby! I'm the one who ran Bob Armstrong outta here! And now I'm going to run that Idol impersonator Ric Flair outta here. You see, I've been thinking. If there's one wrestler who goes hand in hand with WrestleRock, it's the Universal Heartthrob! Not that knock off Ric Flair and not that geek Hulk Hogan. So here's the deal. I'm challenging Ric Flair to a match at Title Night. What I want is his world title shot at WrestleRock. The question is, is Ric Flair man enough to put it on the line? Come on Flair, do you have the guts? Are you really the man you say you are? Then prove it! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Winners get an AWA world tag title shot at Title Night 

The Power Twins vs. Good Vibrations w/The Vin Man 

These teams have been going back and forth for months and now the stakes are high. The Power Twins take turns pinballing Jammer and Beach all over the ring. Vinnie's throwing a tantrum while his boys are getting tossed like ragdolls. Things take a turn when Vinnie hops on the apron and distracts Dave. This allows Beach to send Dave through the ropes with a high knee. 

Jammer slams Dave's head on the apron and hurls him back in the ring. Beach works over Dave and tags in Jammer. They swing Dave to the ropes but miss a double clothesline, Dave swings back and clotheslines both men down. Dave tags in Larry and Larry cleans house. 

Larry hoists Jammer up for a suplex but Vinnie reaches in and trips Larry. Jammer falls on top 1..2..Dave breaks it. Beach runs in and we've got a pier six brawl. The Ref is tied up with Dave and Beach. Larry presses Jammer over his head, but Vinnie runs in and kicks Larry's knee. Jammer falls on top as the Ref turns around and counts 1..2..3!!! Vinnie does a Superbowl celebration. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Fans, next week the AWA world champ Hulk Hogan will be here! On that note, at Champagne Slam, we witnessed one heck of a hard hitting world title match between Hulk Hogan and Stan Hansen. On Friday, May 16th at the Title Night in St. Paul, Hulk Hogan will defend the world title inside a steel cage against this man, Stan Hansen. 

Hansen barges down the aisle, swinging his cowbell and threatening the fans. Hansen enters the ring and pushes Nelson down. Nelson quickly rolls out of the ring and falls to the outside. Hansen picks up the mic. 

Hansen: Hulk Hogan! I beat you within an inch of your life at Champagne Slam and now I get to do it inside a steel cage! Hogan! I'm going to make you bleed boy! I'm going to put bruises all over your body and I'm going to grind your ugly face into the cage! You've got nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. You can't take the coward's way out to save your title! The power of Hulkamania wont be able to save you this time. You've got no chance in hell Hogan! I'm taking that world title and there aint a damn thing you can do about it! 

Hansen flashes the bullhorn sign and swings his cowbell as the show ends. 

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Snowman returns to the place that's always treated him right.

I think the Starrs just slayed a Dragon.

Taylor taking Colon WAY too lightly.

Kahlua finally puts his feud with Blaze to rest.

Bundy & The Olympians come together to put a serious hurting on Brandi.

Idol tips his hand and declares he wants Flair's title shot.

Vinnie pushes his boys over the line and get them a World tag title opportunity.

I'm not sure there's a damn thing ANYBODY can do to keep Hansen away from the AWA World Title.

[Control21]

I'm loving the feud between Hansen and Hogan so far. Great job with Hansen's promo to ratchet up the intensity a bit. 

Been a very interesting month for AWA. Can't wait to see what is coming in May!

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 5-2-90

Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Ric Flair will be here tonight to address Austin Idol's Title Night challenge. AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow has decided that Latin Desire will face the Jive Tones for a shot at the National tag titles at Title Night. Tony St. Clair takes on Col. Debeers. Cactus Jack and Leo Burke team up to take on Buzz Sawyer and Jimmy Golden. And the AWA world champion, Hulk Hogan will be here! Ok, let's get to the action. 

 

Carlos Colon vs. Neil Jordan 

Colon gets the win with a diving clothesline from the top rope. 

Colon talks about his upcoming International title bout with Terry Taylor and says he'll pluck every feather off Taylor's back to win the International title. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Winners get a shot at the National tag titles at Title Night 

Latin Desire vs. The Jive Tones w/Tiger Conway Jr. 

Former champs Latin Desire are still pissed at the Jive Tones for costing them the titles. As soon as the bell rings, Latin Desire are all over the Jive Tones. After cleaning house, the Ref gets control. Latin Desire are still all over the Jive Tones. They swing Whatley to the ropes and double back drop him. Young charges in and gets double back dropped. Al drops an elbow on Whatley 1..2..Young breaks it. Lou grabs Young and hits a back suplex. Conway hops on the apron with a chair. Al dropkicks the chair into Conway. The chair falls on the apron. Whatley grabs it and is going to hit Al, but Lou snatches it from Whatley and his adrenaline gets the best of him as he blasts Whatley with it. Young charges but gets blasted also. The Ref signals for the DQ. Latin Desire are still pissed and start stomping away on the Jive Tones. The Jive Tones took a beating but get their shot at the titles. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'The Rock' Don Muraco w/Superstar Graham vs. Clinton Stitch 

Muraco easily wins the match with an inverted piledriver. 

 

Nelson: Don, Billy, I'm sure you heard the ominous words from Ray Stevens last week. 

Graham: It seems old Ray has some serious sour grapes because my main man Donnie keeps getting the best of his man Jumbo Tsuruta. 

Muraco: Stevens! You love talking the talk brother, but so far you and Tsuruta haven't been able to walk the walk. I'm standing tall in the AWA and I aint going nowhere brother. So bring it on! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

In a very special WrestleRock Report, we find out that legendary promoter Don King will be a part of WrestleRock. 

 

The Soul Patrol vs. Sam Smith and Ray Glader 

Jones swings Glader to the ropes and hits him in the gut as Walker executes a sunset flip from the top rope for the win. 

 

The Soul Patrol cut a fired up promo on the Olympians. They say what the Olympians did to Tom Brandi last week was sickening. They say the Olympians are real good at 2 on 1 and want to see if they have the guts to face a tag team. The challenge is issued. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Fans, please welcome out the Champagne Challenge winner, Ric Flair. 

Flair walks out dressed in a custom made suit and sunglasses. 

Nelson: Ric, last week Austin Idol came out and issued a challenge to you at Title Night but he wants you to put your WrestleRock world title shot on the line. 

Flair takes off his sunglasses and pulls out a piece of paper from his suit pocket. 

Flair: This right here is a guaranteed contract to wrestle for the AWA world title at WrestleRock. I earned this by winning the Champagne Challenge. And now Austin Idol walks in and challenges me for this. 

Joan Jett's Do you want to touch me plays as Austin Idol struts out

Idol: Oh it's real simple Ricky baby. You're the one who's always saying to be the man you have to be the man. Well, I'm the man but I want to beat you and I want that title shot. I'm the one who deserves it! You've stolen my look and worst of all you've stolen my Las Vegas Leglock. You have no right using my move and it makes me cringe every time I watch you use it. It's embarrassing. 

Flair: Hold up Idol! Save your breath. You want a shot at this contract? WHOOO you got it! However, I have a demand of my own. You need to put something on the line as well. I'm really glad you brought up the figure four..

Idol: It's the Las Vegas Leglock, get it right! 

Flair: Call it whatever you want, but if I beat you at Title Night, you are banned from using that move for life! So, Idol, you still want to dance with the Nature Boy? 

Idol: (pauses) Oh darling, you don't scare me at all. It's on! 

Flair: Just one more thing Idol. I'm telling you in advance, I'm going to beat you with the figure four and I guarantee it! WHOOOOO! 

Flair waves the contract at Idol, puts it in his pocket and struts away. 

Idol: (flustered) That title shot is mine! Flair's going down daddy! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Lionheart' Tony St. Clair vs. Col. Debeers 

St. Clair heads down the aisle but wait! he's attacked from behind by The Missing Link! What the hell is going on?? Link rams St. Clair's head into the steel post. St. Clair is bleeding bad. Link picks up St. Clair and headbutts him. Link hurls St. Clair into the ring. Link goes to the top rope and crashes down with diving headbutt on St. Clair's bloody head. 

Les Thornton walks out. Looks up at the ring, nods and walks away. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Swords of Light vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez 

The Swords are back after participating in PCW's Las Vegas tag team tournament. Konnan hits a sidewalk slam and tags in Gama. Gama clamps on the Boston Crab and it's all over. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA TV Champ David Sammartino vs. Trent Watkins 

Sammartino wins the match with a belly to belly suplex. 

Sammartino cuts a promo and says he's more than ready to defend his TV title against King Kahlua at Title Night. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Cactus Jack and Leo Burke vs. 'Mad Dog' Buzz Sawyer and Jimmy 'The Stud' Golden 

It's a wild one and the Ref can barely keep up. Jack and Sawyer hit, bite, claw, choke and maul each other. Burke and Golden have some intense and hard hitting punch exchanges. A pier six brawl breaks out. Burke and Golden fight to the outside. Burke punches Golden down. Burke starts to go back into the ring, but Golden grabs a trashcan and nails Burke with it. Golden starts hitting Burke with the trashcan. The Ref is distracted by this. Sawyer pulls out a foreign object and hits Jack in the throat with it. Sawyer quicky grabs Jack and powerslams him over. The Ref runs over and counts 1..2..3! Sawyer and Golden exit. Burke is still down. Cactus sits up and grabs his throat but still manages a smile. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Please welcome out the AWA world champion, the Immortal Hulk Hogan! 

Eye of the Tiger blasts and the fans erupt. Hogan storms up the aisle and into the ring. 

Nelson: Hulk, you and Stan Hansen will finally resolve your issues inside a steel cage at Title Night. I'm sure you heard his comments last week. 

Hogan: Well let me tell you something Lethal Larry. For the past 3 months, Stan Hansen has given me his best shots brother. And it's come down to us fighting in a cage. Hansen has made the big mistake of underestimating the power of Hulkamania. Oh yea brother, we're going to fight it out like caged animals but make no mistake about it Hansen, you're the hunted brother. We're going into that cage but I'm the one who'll be standing and walking out of there with this world title. So, Stan Hansen, whatcha gonna do when Hulk Hogan, the Hulkamaniacs and the power of Hulkamania run wild on you!!!! 

Hogan rips off his T-Shirt and poses. 

 

[LowBlowPodcast]

The Hulk Hogan formula of beat down until you don’t think he can make it anymore and then he makes the big challenge is alive and well and I am 100% for it with Stan Hansen. No doubt in my mind that at this era these two would have sold out any arena they went to Thanks to both of them not just the orange goblin. I am so happy that Haugen has found a home in the AWA but more importantly that you’ve been able to use them the right way and build the rest of the company around him and now with our good friend Ric Flair waiting in the wings there’s no telling what could happen and how the AWA could completely change in an instant. 

[Autistic Dragon]

Colon is ready to pluck a rooster.

The Jive Tones find a winning tune.

Muraco & Graham aren't backing down from Jumbo & Stevens.

Don King is coming to WrestleRock. That;s the kinda thing that can happen only in America.

The Soul Patrol stand for Brandi.

Flair raises the stakes, it's his title shot vs the Figure Four/Las Vegas Leglock.

Thornton & Link is not a pair I would have expected.

The Swords of Light return from their West Coast vacation.

Sammartino tunes up for Title Night.

Golden & Sawyer win a crazy tag match.

Hogan delivers a fiery response to close the show.

[kevinmcfl]

Really enjoying the build towards Wrestlrock... so many interesting things going on.

I really think Hansen makes a great, believeable opponent for Hogan.  While I think I know where you are headed, this just allows you to take your time and build the other angle the right way.  Hansen and Hogan would be great in a 3-4 month program.  So many different outcomes possible.  Hogan's last promo was spot on.  I could just hear him saying each and every word.  Great job!

Also, think it was very creative booking to add the Idol/Flair Battle of the Figure 4's with the guaranteed title shot on the line.  This allows Hogan to deal with other great wrestlers why Flair builds to the epic match.  

The more I look back on Muracco, the more I like him.  He is such a great babyface and heel becasue he was so good on the mic.  Nice job keeping him involved.  On that topic, also like Ray Stevens as a manager.  He just seems like a wrestling lifer.  

Colon and Terry Taylor is interesting as both could do so much and fit any style.  

Just that picture of Bundy makes me think MONSTER!!!  He always did a good job of getting over.  

You seem so organized and have everything so well planned out.  Great job.  

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 5-9-90

Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight's huge and I literally mean huge main event will be El Canek taking on King Kong Bundy. JW Storm clashes with current rival Steve Disalvo. We'll also be talking about next week's big Title Night card. All that and so much more, so let's get to the ring. 

 

AWA World Tag Team Champs The Rock n Roll Express vs. Cal Robins and Carl Kellerman 

The fans are up and cheering as RnR hit the double dropkick for the win. 

 

Nelson: Ok, at Title Night you guys will be defending against Good Vibrations. I also have to ask if you've heard about the so called target the Enforcers put on your back. 

Gibson: Ricky and I always focus on the task at hand. Right now that's Title Night and Good Vibrations. RnR is here to stay and we're taking Good Vibrations to tag team school. Now tell them about the Enforcers, Ricky. 

Morton: Arn Anderson, Larry Zbyszko! Don't think for one second we're intimidated by your empty threats. Any time you wanna go, bring it on! But right now, it's all about us retaining at Title Night. Vin Man, I hope your boys are ready because the Rock n Roll Express are always ready! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Renegade Warriors vs. Neil Jordan and Franklin Simms 

The Warriors put Jordan down with a double chop, then follow with a double suplex for the win. 

 

It's announced that at WrestleRock, the Renegade Warriors will face the debuting Can Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon) 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Snowman vs. Winston Thorpe 

Snowman swings Thorpe to the ropes and nails him with a running double axe handle smash for the win. During the match, Nell was standing at the aisle observing the Snowman. Snowman gives Nell a look. Nell gives a slight smile and walks away. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'The Mighty Yankee' Steve Disalvo vs. 'The Future' JW Storm

These guys have been hammering on each other for months and the pounding continues tonight. It's a back and forth power match with each man really showcasing their strength. Disalvo gets the upper hand and puts Storm down with a flying shoulder tackle. 

The Destruction Crew hit the ring and attack Disalvo! They stomp down on him, pick him up and double slam him down. Storm gets up and joins the attack. The Ref is signaling for the DQ but the beating continues. Storm swings Disalvo to the ropes and puts him down with a spear! The Destruction Crew finish things off with the Wrecking Ball. The three men go to ringside. 

 

Nelson: Hold on a minute! Just what was that all about? Three on one? Really? 

Storm: Hey, a man needs friends around here. You're looking at the future of the AWA. JW Storm and the Destruction Crew are serving notice and that dope Disalvo was the example! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

We see Military drills going on in a desert scene. Col. Debeers walks up to the camera. 

Debeers: I said from the beginning that I was on a mission in the AWA. A mission is all about strategy and planning. Rest assure I will accomplish my mission. Now, there have been casualties. The Commission have been released of their duties. They were not up to the task. At Champagne Slam, I was very close to accomplishing my mission, but thanks to that untouchable Carlos Colon, my mission hit a snag. Colon! You better be on high alert because I will do whatever it takes to get the job done. 

 

King Kahlua vs. Todd Rooney 

Kahlua hits an elbow drop from the top rope for the win. 

Kahlua cuts a vicious promo on how he's going to take the AWA TV title away from David Sammartino at Title Night. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA National Tag Team Champs The Mavericks vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez 

The Mavericks hit a double running bulldog for the win. 

 

Nelson: At Title Night, you guys will defend against the Jive Tones. Latin Desire is also making a lot of noise for a rematch. 

Mavericks talk about how the Jive Tones always take the coward's way out and they're ready to take them down once and for all. They also say they'll be more than happy to beat Latin Desire again. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol vs. Ray Glader 

Idol flexes and showboats throughout the match before finishing things off with the Las Vegas Leglock. 

 

Nelson: Ok Idol, at Title Night it's you and Ric Flair. If you win, you get the WrestleRock world title shot, BUT, if he wins, you will be banned from using the figure four for life. 

Idol: It's called the Las Vegas Leglock and it's MY move! Mine! Ric Flair, oh darling, you fell right into my trap daddy. You think you're going to beat me with my move. HA! Not a chance brother! You're going to be the one screaming in pain and begging for mercy when I clamp my Las Vegas Leglock on you. And when that's all over, I'm going to WrestleRock and I'm going to win the AWA world title. Flair, you've been an Austin Idol wannabe long enough. It's time for the real Austin Idol to shine. 

Idol flexes, then struts away 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Fans, before we get to our main event. I... 

Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys plays as Vinnie leads his team out. All 3 men are wearing Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses. 

Nelson: Come on Vinnie, what gives? 

Vin: Relax and hang loose Larbo. You know, we heard those outdated goofs earlier talking and we thought we should come out and give this show a shot of charisma. My team Good Vibrations are going to kick sand in the champs faces and then take their titles back to the beach. You can count on that! Stay cool Larbo. 

Nelson rolls his eyes and says the main event is next. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

El Canek vs. King Kong Bundy w/Greg Gagne 

The bell rings and Gagne gets out of there quick as Canek and Bundy trade big blows. Bundy gets the upper hand and swings Canek to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Canek swings back and hits a flying press 1..2..Kick Out. Canek goes to town on Bundy. Canek swings off the ropes but Gagne trips him. Canek stumbles but turns around, sprints and takes Gagne out with a suicide dive through the ropes (BIG POP)! As Canek gets back in the ring, Bundy clotheslines him down. 

Bundy drops several knees on Canek, picks him up and slams him down. Bundy picks up Canek and powerslams him over 1..2..Kick Out. Bundy continues to work Canek over. Bundy slams Canek, swings off the ropes and goes for a big splash but Canek moves. 

Canek staggers up and regroups. Bundy staggers up. Canek swings off the ropes and puts Bundy down with a flying forearm blast. Canek hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Canek backs up into the corner. Gagne staggers up, hops on the apron and clamps the sleeper on Canek. Gagne's standing on the apron with the sleeper hold clamped on as Canek is against the turnbuckles fighting it. The Ref has enough and signals for the DQ. 

Bundy gets up, runs to the turnbuckles and Avalanches Canek! Gagne keeps the sleeper clamped on. Bundy backs up to the opposite corner and charges in with another avalanche! Gagne releases the sleeper as Canek just slides down the turnbuckles. Bundy drags Canek to the center of the ring. Gagne smiles and gives him the thumbs up. Bundy swings off the ropes and hits the BIG SPLASH! 

Officials and prelim wrestlers run in to stop this madness. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: My goodness! I can't believe what we just saw. Canek was helped out of here and looked to be in very bad shape. We'll hope to have an update on his condition soon. (pauses) well, switching gears. At Title Night, Hulk Hogan will defend the AWA world title against Stan Hansen inside the steel cage. Right now we're going to take a special look at their violent and chaotic history. 

AC/DC's Highway to Hell plays as we see a video of Hogan and Hansen's altercations, Champagne Slam double c.o. and clips from their intense promos.

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

The RnR's have to keep one eye on Good Vibrations and another on The Enforcers.

The Warriors will make a tough welcome for the Can-Am.

Neil seems to have selected the Hangman's next victim.

Storm decides it's time to take drastic action in his feud with Disalvo.

Debbers announces that The Commission have been discharged before setting his sights on Colon.

Kahlua is fired up and ready for gold.

The Mavericks have found themselves in an interesting three-way feud.

Idol is convinced he's got things all locked up.

Gagne & Bundy lay a serious beating on Canek.

A recap of Hogan/Hansen gets us ready for the big cage match at Title Night.

[Control21]

El Canek vs Bundy sounded like a really good match. I think the fans got their money's worth there. Can't wait for Hansen/Hogan in the cage!

[spaldoni]

AWA @ The Mecca, Milwaukee WI 5-15-90 

 

The Hangman w/Nell defeats a Local Talent with the Hangman's Neckbreaker 

 

'The British Bomber' Johnny Smith w/Les Thornton vs. Power Twin Dave 

Dave's strength shines as he rattles Smith with numerous power moves. In the end, Thornton trips Dave, Dave staggers into a running high knee from Smith and it's all over. 

 

The Takano Dragons vs. The Starrs 

After a TV defeat to the Takanos, the Starrs did a post match attack and roughed them up pretty good. Tonight the Takanos get some payback as they attack the Starrs before the match and relentlessly beat them down. The Ref declares this a no contest. 

 

The Swords of Light vs. The Destruction Crew 

Both teams have their working boots on and wrestle to a time limit draw. 

 

Leo Burke vs. Jimmy 'The Stud' Golden 

The fists fly in this match as these guys hammer and pummel away on each other. Golden swings Burke into the turnbuckles and charges in but Burke moves then rolls up Golden for the pin. Golden quickly gets up and clotheslines Burke from behind, then gives him a few stomps followed by a piledriver. 

 

The Soul Patrol vs. The Olympians 

The Soul Patrol were disgusted by the Olympians putting Tom Brandi out of action and issued the challenge. It's clear the Olympians took the Soul Patrol lightly because the Soul Patrol caught them off guard and dominates the first few minutes. The Olympians regroup and get in some offense but it doesn't last long. The Soul Patrol regain the momentum. Patera gets hurled out of the ring. While on the outside, he wraps something in his towel. While the Ref guides Jones to his corner. Walker slams Rheingans and swings off the ropes but Patera nails him with the loaded towel. Walker goes down as Rheingans covers him for the 1..2..3! 

 

Cactus Jack vs. Mad Dog Buzz Sawyer 

Once again these guys deliver a bloody brawl. After 10 minutes of ferocious fighting, Sawyer executes a quick powerslam for the hard earned victory. Cactus goes down to Sawyer again, but he slowly rises, smiles and does the Bang Bang with his fingers. This man will not stay down. 

 

'The Rock' Don Muraco and Bobby Blaze (sub for El Canek) w/Superstar Graham vs. Jumbo Tsuruta and King Kong Bundy w/Ray Stevens and Greg Gagne 

Thanks to Bundy and Gagne, El Canek is out with a rib injury. Blaze steps up tonight and proves to be a solid fill in. Muraco and Jumbo have some fierce moments. On the outside, Graham has to deal with both Stevens and Gagne. In the end a pier six brawl breaks out. Jumbo and Muraco fight to the outside. Blaze hangs tough with Bundy but Bundy puts him down with a clothesline. Bundy swings Blaze into the corner and hits the Avalanche. Blaze falls down as Bundy drops an elbow for the pin. On the outside, Muraco swings Jumbo into Stevens. Stevens goes flying. Jumbo staggers back as Muraco back suplexes him on the concrete. 

 

[spaldoni]

AWA 

Title Night

St. Paul Civic Center 5-16-90 

 

Resnick: Hello everybody and welcome to Title Night! You're going to see Hulk Hogan defend the AWA world title against Stan Hansen inside the steel cage. Plus, four huge title bouts and one big bonus match. Ok, let's get to the ring! 

 

AWA TV Title Bout 

David Sammartino (C) vs. King Kaluha 

Kaluha attacks at the bell and goes to work on Sammartino. Kaluha hits a snap suplex and follows with several elbow drops but can't put Sammartino away. Sammartino weathers the storm and fires back. Sammartino back drops Kaluha. Kaluha staggers up as Sammartino scoop slams him. Sammartino scores several near falls but Kaluha stays alive. Kaluha turns the tide with a vicious eye rake and takes control. Kaluha almost puts Sammartino away with a hot shot but Sammartino gets his shoulder up. After a missed knee drop, Sammartino makes the big comeback. Sammartino fires away on Kaluha but the bell rings, signaling a time limit draw. After a couple minutes, the Ref gets the TV title, but Kaluha snatches it away. Kaluha tries to hit Sammartino with it, but Sammartino ducks and belly to belly suplexes Kaluha over. 

Official ruling- A time limit draw. David Sammartino retains the TV title

 

AWA National Tag Team Title Bout 

The Mavericks (C) vs. The Jive Tones w/Tiger Conway Jr. 

After just a few minutes of action, Latin Desire hits the ring and attacks the Jive Tones. Gary Young is caught in the crossfire, which brings in Embry. All 3 teams keep fighting. 

The Winners of the Match by DQ- The Mavericks 

 

Bonus Match 

If Idol wins, he gets the world title shot at WrestleRock 

If Flair wins, Idol is banned from using the Las Vegas Leglock 

'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair vs. 'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol 

Both men have quite the entrances. The opening minutes consists of flexing by Idol and strutting by Flair. Idol tries to kick Flair low, but Flair grabs Idol's leg, spins him around and atomic drops him. Flair gives a WOO and the fans WOO back. Flair picks up Idol and delivers a hanging vertical suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Flair shocks Idol by going for the figure four but Idol scrambles out and rolls out of the ring. Idol yells at the booing fans. Idol hops on the apron. Flair goes over but Idol rakes his eyes and snaps Flair's head on the top rope. 

Idol does a strut and flexes. Idol stomps down on Flair, picks him up and slams him down hard. Idol hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a forearm drop 1..2..Kick Out. Idol chokes Flair on the bottom rope, swings off the opposite ropes and hits a body guillotine. Idol gut wrench suplexes Flair. Idol gets up and follows with a standing fist drop 1..2..Kick Out. Idol gets pissed and starts stomping on Flair's leg. Idol grabs Flair's leg and drops an elbow on it. Idol yells "It's over darling!" Idol clamps on the Las Vegas Leglock! Idol wrenches away as Flair fights it. Flair sits up, reaches and grabs Idol's hair, then rakes his eyes to break the hold. 

Flair uses the ropes to help himself up. Flair limps around. Idol gets up as Flair chops him into the corner. Flair follows with several chops. Flair hip tosses Idol to the center of the ring. Idol sits up as Flair executes a neck snap. Flair grabs Idol's leg and kicks it several times. Flair drags Idol to the corner. Flair goes to the outside. Flair grabs Idol's leg and whips it into the steel post. Flair grabs the leg again and whips it into the post. Flair gets in the ring, hoists Idol up and hits a shin breaker. Flair yells "Now we go to school!" Flair clamps on the figure four! Flair wrenches away. Idol screams in pain. Flair puts even more pressure on. That's all Idol can take as the Ref signals for the bell. 

The fans are up and cheering. Flair kisses his hands and raises his arms to them. 

Winner of the Match- Ric Flair 

 

AWA International Title Bout 

'The Red Rooster' Terry Taylor (C) vs. Carlos Colon 

The bell rings. Taylor slicks his ponytail back and flings his hands at Colon. Colon pounds away on Taylor, swings him to the ropes and clotheslines him down. Colon does a cartwheel and pumps his fists. Taylor tries to roll out of the ring, but Colon grabs his tights and drags him to the center. Colon works Taylor over for the next few minutes and the title seems within his grasp. Colon goes for a body press but Taylor ducks it as Colon tumbles to the outside. 

Colon gets to the apron as the Ref gets to 9. Taylor nails Colon with a knee lift. Taylor follows with a double arm suplex 1..2.. Kick Out. Taylor swings Colon to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Taylor swings off the ropes and hits a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Taylor swings Colon into the corner and charges in, but Colon nails Taylor with his boot. Both men are reeling. 

Colon hops on the middle ropes. Taylor rises as Colon nails him with a double axehandle 1..2..Kick Out. 

Hold on! 

Col Debeers comes to ringside with a club in his hand. Colon swings off the ropes as Debeers nails Colon's back with the club. Colon goes down. The Ref didnt see this. Taylor staggers up and gives Colon a backbreaker 1..2..3! 

Taylor rolls out of the ring, pats himself on the back, grabs his title and holds it up high before exiting. 

Debeers enters the ring twirling his mustache. Debeers picks up Colon and puts him down with a front face piledriver. 

Winner of the Match and STILL AWA International Champ- Terry Taylor 

 

AWA World Tag Team Title Bout 

The Rock n Roll Express (C) vs. Good Vibrations w/The Vin Man 

The first few minutes is all RnR as they work over Good Vibrations with text book tag wrestling. Good Vibrations takes a powder as Vinnie regroups them. Good Vibrations do regroup and get in some solid offense. They give the fans a scare when they hit a double Russian Leg Sweep on Gibson but Gibson kicks out. Another scare comes when Beach slams Morton as Jammer follows with his California Splash but Morton survives. 

The fans fire RnR up and they take back control. RnR hit a double suplex on Beach. Jammer runs in but RnR put him down with a double punch. Vinnie hops on the apron but RnR double dropkick him off. Beach staggers up as RnR put him down with a double dropkick for the crowd roaring win. 

Winners of the Match and STILL AWA World Tag Champs- The RnR Express 

 

 

AWA World Title Steel Cage Bout 

Hulk Hogan (C) vs. Stan Hansen 

Hansen storms up the aisle, swinging his cowbell and mowing over anything that's in his way. Hansen enters the cage and gives his Texas Bullhorn sign. 

The crowd explodes as Eye of the Tiger blasts. Hogan comes out wearing the red and yellow. The title is strapped around his waist. He's intense as he stares up at Hansen. Hogan sets his title on the table and enters the cage. Hansen runs over and nails Hogan with the cowbell. The cowbell falls as the Ref kicks it out of the cage, then shuts the door and locks it. 

Hogan's already bleeding as Hansen pounds away on him. Hansen swings Hogan towards the cage but Hogan manages to reverse it and slams Hansen's face into the cage. Both men are down. Hogan clears the cobwebs, picks up Hansen and smashes his head into the cage several times. Now Hansen's bleeding. 

After 10 minutes of non stop fighting, both men are a bloody mess. Hansen swings Hogan to the ropes and flips him over with a knee to the gut. Hansen follows with a rib breaker 1..2..Kick Out. Hansen picks up Hogan and hurls him into the cage. Hansen chokes Hogan with his boot. Hansen swings Hogan to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Hogan swings back and puts Hansen down with the Axe Bomber. Hogan staggers around, picks up Hansen and atomic drops him into the cage. Hansen staggers back and into a back suplex by Hogan 1..2..Kick Out. 

We get to the 20 minute mark and both men are bloody, bruised, battered and beaten down. Hansen swings Hogan to the ropes and puts him down with a punch between the eyes. Hansen picks up Hogan and delivers a swinging neckbreaker 1..2..Kick Out. Hansen is pissed, grabs Hogan by his head and slams it into the cage. Hogan staggers up and is leaning against the ropes. Hansen charges but Hogan back drops him into the cage! Both men are hurting. Hogan leans up against the turnbuckles. Hansen slowly gets up as Hogan hits a clothesline and falls on top 1..2..3!! HUGE POP! 

After a couple minutes, the Ref brings Hogan his title. Hogan slowly gets up. Hansen rises, stares at Hogan and gives a slight nod before leaving. 

Hogan stands up and raises his title high as the fans blow the roof off the place. 

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

OH NO! 

Arn Anderson and Larry Zbyszko run into the cage and attack Hogan! They punch away. Hogan starts to fight back. 

There's more! 

RIC FLAIR comes out, pushes the Ref over, grabs his key and enters the cage. Flair closes the door and locks it. 

Flair charges and clips Hogan behind the knee. Flair, Arn and Zbyszko put the boots to Hogan. Arn and Zbyszko hold Hogan's leg as Flair goes to the top rope. Flair comes down with a knee drop on Hogan's leg. Flair goes to the top again. Arn and Zbyszko hold Hogan's leg as Flair hits another knee drop on it. 

The Rock N Roll Express storm down the aisle and try to open the door. RnR start to climb the cage. Arn and Zbyszko hop up on the top rope. RnR get to the top but Arn and Zbyszko slam their heads on the top of the cage as RnR both fall to the outside. 

Flair puts the Figure Four on Hogan! Flair wrenches away. It's clear that the bloody Hogan has already passed out. Flair keeps wrenching away. The fans are in riot mode. A swarm of security and officials get the door open and run inside. It takes security 30 minutes to escort Flair, Arn and Zbyszko through the rioting fans. Hogan is eventually stretchered out. 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Mecca.

Hangman claims another poor soul.

Dave's power proves a problem but Thornton give Smith the edge.

Back to back tag matches bring equally inconclusive results.

Burke gets the flash win but Golden is a poor loser.

Olympians get the win with their lucky towel.

Sawyer keeps putting Jack down but the crazy bastard won't stay down.

Blaze just wasn't ready to face Jumbo & Bundy.

Title Night.

Kaluha takes it to a draw but Sammartino has the last word.

The Mavericks retain thanks to a run in by Latin Desire.

R.I.P Las Vegas Leg Lock.

Debeers takes out Colon allowing Taylor to escape with the International title.

Gotta admit Good Vibrations had me going for a bit there but the RnR World Tag Title Tour continues.

Given the circumstances, a Flair turn was always in the works an he makes it a good one as he comes together with the Enforcers to lay out Hogan and the RnR while they're at it.