AWA Major League Wrestling

[ErictheDragon]

Love the Horsemen looking like self assured a-holes who just *know* they're better than everybody else. Them bringing in Spivey to block Hogan from the title picture is a great addition.

Mexico City clearly had a great time even if Canek couldn't win the big one. Konnan also takes an L in front to the homeland and doesn't take it near as well. R.I.P Swords of Light.

Texas Red just tore through the Jive Tones. But Neil and the Hangman remain just out of reach.

Debeer and Colon are still line all out war. When will it end? And will anyone be left standing after its done?

Like the angel of Idol taking Young under his wing.

Graham & Rhenigans are going to add some much needed Professionalism to the tag ranks.

[kevinmcfl]

Sorry for falling behind again...

Lets start in Mexico:

I thought you did a great job of giving the fans what they wanted...

Nice the Guerreros wrestle well and get a little extra brawl time.

Loved Colon coming out to attack Debeers

Great matchup with Flair and El Canek ... the dirties players in the game with the lowblow from Flair and Tully with the help.  Great way to keep EL Canek looking great in Mexico.

 

On to the next few weeks of TV...

Great team with Slater and Garvin.  Always thought Slater was better as heel and Garvin as a babyface but together, I think they could do anything!!

Koonan turning on Gamma... very interesting!

What a promo with Hulk wanting his title back and Flair and Tully basically telling him no chance as they unleash Spivey... awesome segment

Looking forward to the AWA going to England... Vince might have been national but you seem to be International!

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 9-26-90 

Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight, we'll hear comments from the immortal Hulk Hogan. Also, Leo Burke takes on JW Storm. The Soul Patrol battle the Power Twins. A lot of our wrestlers are already in the United Kingdom for the big event at the Royal Albert Hall, but not to worry because you'll see plenty of action tonight. Ok, let's get to the ring. 

 

Ricky Santana vs. Neil Jordan 

Santana's looking charismatic in his green and gold colors. His charisma continues to shine in the ring as he wins the match with a flying elbow drop from the top rope. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Col Debeers vs. Todd Rooney 

Debeers dismantles his opponent and wins the match with a front face piledriver. 

 

Nelson: Col Debeers, your signed to face Carlos Colon at Melee at the Mecca on Oct. 18th. I think you may have underestimated Carlos Colon. 

Debeers: As usual, you are dead wrong Larry Nelson. The only way that untouchable Colon gets the upper hand is when he attacks me from behind after I had a grueling match. At Melee, I will win this war once and for all! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Leo Burke vs. 'The Future' JW Storm 

Storm attacks at the bell and pounds away on Leo. Storm rakes Leo's eyes and body slams him down. Storm angrily stomps away and drops a knee 1..2..Kick out. Storm chokes Leo, picks him up, swings him to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Storm drops an elbow 1..2..Kick Out. Storm goes for a suplex but Leo fights it and suplexes Storm over. 

Leo regroups. Storm staggers up as Leo nails him with several forearm blasts. Leo swings Storm into the corner and follows with a running forearm blast. Leo follows with a gut wrench suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Leo reaches down, but Storm grabs his trunks and hurls him through the ropes. 

Leo slowly gets back in the ring but Storm nails him with a knee lift. Storm swings Leo to the ropes and puts him down with a flying shoulder block 1..2..Kick Out. Storm swings Leo into the corner and charges in but Leo moves. Storm staggers back as Leo hits a belly to back suplex 1..2..3! Storm kicks out a second to late. Leo rolls out of the ring as Storm throws a tantrum. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Jamm'n' Tommy Jammer w/The Vin Man vs. Carl Kellerman 

Vinnie is elated as Jammer wins the match with the California Splash. 

 

Nelson: Vinnie, you and Jammer have had some issues with Tom Brandi. Next week they will face each other in the ring and hopefully resolve things. 

Vin: Oh Larbo, things will get resolved because Tommy Jammer is going to beat that dork and kick sand in his face afterwards. 

Jammer: Brandi, you're nothing but a wimp and next week I'm going to mess up your ugly face! 

Vin: YEA! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Guerreros vs. Ray Glader and Samson Smith 

The Guerreros dominate but still use underhanded tactics just for the fun of it. The eventually win the match with a double hot shot on the top rope. 

 

The Guerreros cut a promo about their Melee at the Mecca match with the Tribal Nation. They say the Tribal Nation are an inferior team and they're using them as a stepping stone to the world titles. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Arnie Goldstein 

Tsuruta destroys his opponent and finishes him off with a Power Bomb! 

 

Nelson announces that Jumbo Tsuruta will wrestle Stan Hansen for the International Title at Melee at the Mecca. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Texas Red vs. Harold Bannister 

Red brutalizes poor Bannister and puts him out with the Heart Punch! 

 

As Bannister is being stretchered away, Nelson runs over nervously to Red. 

Nelson: Texas Red. I'm sure you heard the challenge made by Nell and the Hangman. Texas Death, loser leaves town match. Do you accept. 

Red looks down at the sweating Nelson, then looks dead into the camera. 

Red: It's time to finish the job. I accept! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Soul Patrol vs. The Power Twins 

Both teams high five before the match. The first few minutes is clean but hard hitting. The Power Twins use their unbelievable strength and showcase some serious power moves. The Soul Patrol have some muscle also and blend that in with speed to gain an advantage for a while. Things get a little tense and all four men slug it out. Walker and Dave fight to the outside. Larry and Jones battle inside the ring. 

Wait a minute! TED ARCIDI runs out and clobbers Walker from behind. Arcidi picks up Walker and clamps on a bearhug, then rams him into the steel post. Dave gets into the ring. The Power Twins double team Jones and. Dave hits a backbreaker and holds him, while Larry comes off the top rope with a knee to the mid section 1..2..3! 

Arcidi runs into the ring. The Power Twins hug him and they have a rambunctious celebration. 

What just happened?!?! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Dangerous' Dan Spivey vs. Trent Watkins 

Spivey is relentless as he pounds his opponent down. Spivey swings Watkins to the ropes and finishes things off with a swinging side slam. 

 

Nelson: Dan Spivey, it's been signed. You will face Hulk Hogan at Melee at the Mecca on Oct. 18th, right here on Sports Channel America. I hope all that money Tully Blanchard paid you is worth all this. 

Spivey: After I put Hogan on the shelve, I'll have more money than I'll know what to do with. Is it worth it? Damn right it is! This will be the easiest money I've ever made. Hogan! You're history! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Ok fans, the AWA will be at the Royal Albert Hall tomorrow night and we'll have footage for you next week. I understand the AWA will release a special VHS copy of this event soon. Before we go, let's hear some comments from the immortal Hulk Hogan. 

Hogan is pumping iron and stops. 

Hogan: I should've known that coward Ric Flair and his goons would have something up their sleeves. Oh yea brother, they sent in an assassin in the form of Dan Spivey. Well, let me tell you something Dan Spivey. There's no way in hell you're going to stop me from eventually regaining the AWA world title! You'll never see the rest of that money because I have the power of Hulkamania on my side and we can't lose! Spivey! You're step one on my quest for the world title. So, Dan Spivey, whatcha gonna do when the power of Hulkamania runs wild on youuuuuuuuuuuuuu! 

 

 

 

[ErictheDragon]

Santana is shining.

Debeers looks to claim victory in the wr against Colon.

Burke barely keeps Storm down.

Jammer gets tuned up for Brandi.

Los Guerreros' and Jumbo each get warmed up.

Texas Red agrees to Texas Death. Fitting.

The Power Twins find some serious muscle. As if they needed it.

Spivey shows what he can do but Hogan trusts the power of Hulkamania.

[spaldoni]

AWA @ The Royal Albert Hall 9-27-90

'The British Bomber' Johnny Smith w/Les Thornton vs. Marc Mero 

Rookie Mero is green but has moments of promise during the match. Smith keeps things clean and gets the UK fans going as he executes a superplex for the win. Smith gets a good pop and acknowledges it with a bow. 

 

King Kong Bundy vs. Bobby Blaze 

One thing about Blaze is he'll give you a fight. Blaze gives Bundy some trouble and rattles him a few times. Bundy regains control and goes to work. Bundy swings Blaze hard into the corner and follows with an Avalanche. Blaze staggers forward and goes down. Bundy finishes things off with a big splash. 

 

Dick Slater and Ron Garvin vs. The Heavenly Bodies 

Garvin and Slater's rugged style has the Heavenly Bodies bumping all over in the first segment. Bodies come back and control the next segment with cohesive teamwork mixed in with heel tactics and double teaming. After 15 minutes we get a pier six brawl. Slater and Garvin double punch Landel through the ropes. They double team Prichard and hit him with a double Russian Leg Sweep for the win. 

 

AWA TV Title Bout 

David Sammartino (C) vs. Gorgeous' Gary Young w/Austin Idol 

The bell rings and Idol distracts David as Gary nails him from behind. Gary works over David and gets in several quick near falls but David survives. David mounts a comeback and goes to town, until Idol trips him which allows Gary to regain control. Gary swings David to the ropes and hits a high knee 1..2..Kick Out. Gary and Idol berate the Ref. Gary clamps David in a headlock and goes for his running bulldog but David pushes Gary into the turnbuckles. Gary staggers out and twirls right into a belly to belly suplex 1..2..3! 

David clears the cobwebs. Idol quickly snatches the TV title and slides it by Gary. Idol is yelling at Gary. Gary regroups and grabs the title. David stands up and takes in the cheers. 

WHAM! Gary nails David's head from behind with the TV title! Idol runs in the ring and raises Gary's arm. Gary tosses the TV title on David's chest as the fans boo. 

 

Cactus Jack vs. Jimmy 'The Stud' Golden 

The bell rings and the brawl is on. Once again these guys fight all over the place and give each other a pounding. The momentum shifts several times and both men bleed. Golden punches Jack into the ropes and charges but Jack back drops him over the top rope. The Ref tries to keep Jack in the ring. Golden is in a daze but pulls a pair of brass knuckles out of his jeans. Golden gets on the apron. Jack closes in and Golden takes a swing but Jack snaps Golden's head on the top rope. The brass knuckles fall on the apron. As the Ref checks on Golden, Jack puts the brass knuckles on his fist. Golden staggers up as Jack blasts him with the brass knuckles. Golden falls on the apron. Jack drags Golden into the ring and hits a double arm DDT 1..2..3! The bloody Jack looks down at Golden and yells "Bang! Bang!" 

 

AWA National Tag Team Title Bout 

Latin Desire (C) vs. The Destruction Crew 

A few weeks ago, the Destruction Crew attacked Latin Desire with their sledge hammers. The champs haven't forgotten that and start things out with a bang. It's all Latin Desire as they work over the Destruction Crew with quick tags and double team maneuvers. The Destruction Crew finally turn the tide and go to work. Bloom slams Lou as Enos comes off the top rope with a diving headbutt 1..2..Kick Out. After taking a lot of punishment, Lou eventually makes the hot tag to Al. Al's on fire and cleans house but the Destruction Crew make a comeback and do a lot of double teaming on Al. They set it up and execute the Wrecking ball 1..2..NO! Lou makes the save. Lou buys Al some time by hammering away on the Destruction Crew. The Ref guides Lou back. Al is finally able to make the tag. Lou hits a snap suplex on Bloom but Enos breaks it. Al runs in and dropkicks Enos out of the ring. Bloom staggers up as Al superkicks him into a bridging back suplex by Lou 1..2..3! Big POP! 

 

AWA World Title Bout 

'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair w/Tully Blanchard vs. 'Lionheart' Tony St. Clair

Tony gets an unbelievable pop during his entrance and introduction. Flair and Tully smirk at that. The first few minutes these guys trade holds and counter holds. Things heat up when Flair hits a chop in the corner but Tony fires back with several European uppercuts. The fans go wild as Tony hip tosses Flair across the ring. Flair staggers up as Tony nails him with a heels first dropkick. Tony hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Tony stays in control until he misses a knee drop. 

Flair regroups and works over Tony's knee. Flair sets Tony's leg across the bottom rope and delivers a few body drops. Flair hoists Tony up and executes a shin breaker. Flair gives the signal and applies the figure four. Flair wrenches away as Tony fights it. Tully reaches in and Flair grabs his hands for more leverage. The Ref catches them and forces Flair to break the hold and threatens him with a DQ. Flair and Tully argue with the Ref as Tony hobbles around trying to regroup. 

Flair turns around as Tony sends him through the ropes with a spinning forearm blast. The fans are going nuts. Tully runs over to help Flair. Tony feeds off his hometown fans. 

Flair finally gets on the apron but Tony suplexes him back in the ring. Tony swings Flair to the ropes, does a somersault and nails Flair with a diving headbutt to the mid section. Tony gets on the middle ropes and delivers a senton. Tony picks up Flair and hits his floating butterfly suplex. Before the Ref can count, Tully's on the apron. The Ref is warning Tully. The fans are booing. Tony gets up and goes after Tully but Tully quickly hops off the apron. Flair staggers up and nails Tony with a jumping knee to the back. Flair rolls Tony up with a hand full of tights as the Ref counts 1..2..3! 

The fans are in riot mode. Flair and Tully need to be escorted out. 

Tony staggers up. The fans stand up and applaud. Tony waves to them as they continue to cheer. 

OH NO! 

The Missing Link and Buzz Sawyer hit the ring and attack Tony! Both men have had issues with Tony and this isn't good. Police surround the ring to keep order. Link and Sawyer pound away on Tony. 

Wait a minute! 

Johnny Smith hits the ring and the fans go crazy as he fires away on Link and Sawyer. Smith's on fire but the numbers catch up. Just as Link and Sawyer get control, Tony's back up! Tony hammers away. Smith comes back also. Tony and Smith continue their assault. They stereo clothesline both Link and Sawyer over the top rope! 

The UK fans are up and cheering. 

Les Thornton walks to the ring. He looks at Tony and Smith, then nods and shakes their hands before exiting. 

Tony and Smith hug as the fans continue to cheer. It looks like the former rivals are reunited. 

[ErictheDragon]

Smith shows off in the homeland.

Bundy bashes Blaze.

Garvin & Slater halt the Bodies momentum.

David retains the title but Young is the one walking away.

Golden's brass knucks backfire.

Latin Desire wreck the Wrecking Crew's hopes of becoming champions.

Blanchard come in clutch again. Link and Sawyer make a frightening combo but Smith and Thornton come to their friend turn enemy's aid to send the London crowd home happy.