AWA Major League Wrestling

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AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 3-27-91

Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight you'll see the last of the world title first round tournament match ups. After that, the brackets will be set for Champagne Slam, which takes place on Friday, April 17th at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. Ok, let's get to the tournament! 

 

AWA World Title First Round Tournament Match 

Bobby Blaze vs. AWA 6-Man champ Ricky Santana w/Austin Idol 

Idol struts out of the ring as the Ref signals for the bell. Santana arrogantly pushes Blaze. Blaze comes back and pushes Santana down to the mat. An irate Santana gets up and charges but Blaze hip tosses him over. Santana hops up and charges again but Blaze back drops him. Santana staggers up as Blaze dropkicks him down. Blaze picks up Santana and snap suplexes him 1..2..Kick Out. Blaze continues to work Santana over until a distraction from Idol allows Santana to send Blaze through the ropes with a double axehandle to the back. Santana distracts the Ref as Idol slams Blaze's head on the apron and hurls him back into the ring. 

Santana swings Blaze to the ropes and puts him down with a flying back elbow smash 1..2..Kick Out. Santana slams Blaze, goes to the middle ropes and crashes down with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Santana swings Blaze to the ropes and hits a flying press 1..2..Kick Out. Both Idol and Santana argue with the Ref, saying his counts are too slow. Santana swings Blaze to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Blaze kicks Santana. 

Both men are reeling. Santana staggers up as Blaze grabs Santana and slams him down. Blaze swings off the ropes but Idol trips him. Blaze staggers then turns around and goes out after Idol. Blaze chases Idol around the ring. Blaze gets back in the ring. Santana goes for a clothesline but Blaze ducks, turns around, kicks Santana and executes the Northern Lights Suplex 1..2..3! Big Pop! Bobby Blaze is going to Champagne Slam! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA World Title First Round Tournament Match 

'RPM' Mike Davis vs. Tommy 'Wildfire' Rich 

Rich enters the ring wearing his "I'm the real AWA world champion' T-Shirt. He takes it off and throws it in Davis's face. Rich clotheslines Davis down. Rich mocks Davis and laughs, then spends too much time yelling at the fans. Rich turns around as Davis cradles him 1..2..Rich frantically kicks out. Davis is all over Rich. He swings Rich to the ropes and dropkicks him down. Davis swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Davis clamps on a headlock and punches away on the top of Rich's head. Davis wrenches the headlock and hits a running bulldog 1..2..Kick Out. Davis swings Rich to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Rich swings back but he misses a clothesline, Davis swings back and goes for a dropkick but Rich grabs the ropes as Davis hits the mat. 

Rich regroups, picks up Davis and hot shots him on the top rope. Rich swings Davis to the ropes and hits the Thesz Press 1..2..3! Rich rolls out of the ring and falls to the ground. Rich staggers up and goes to the announcer's table. He grabs the mic. 

Rich: (deep breath) Wildfire is back and the world title is coming back to where it belongs, around my waist! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

We come back and see a huge metal door. Inside the room we hear an electric shock sound then a man screaming. The screaming stops. 

Man 1: What is your name? 

Man 2: (breathing heavily) Mike Shaw

The electric buzzing sound hits and the man screams

Man 1: What is your name? 

Man 2: (breathing heavily) Mike Shaw 

The electric buzzing sound hits again as the man screams 

Fade to Black

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA International Champ Carlos Colon vs. Maurice Thorpe 

Colon works over Thorpe and does a cartwheel. Colon's fired up tonight and wins the match with the figure four leglock. 

Colon cuts a promo and says he's excited to defend his title against the international legend Mil Mascaras at Champagne Slam. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA World Title First Round Tournament Match 

'Champagne' Gerry Morrow vs. Thunderstruck 

The fans have taken a liking to Thunderstruck as he enters the ring to cheers. The cheers turn to roaring boos as Morrow arrogantly enters the ring wearing a glitter green vest, green shorts and green knee pads and boots. He's got on sunglasses and his fedora hat. Morrow smiles at the booing fans as he slowly takes off his fedora and sunglasses. 

The bell rings as Morrow takes his sweet time getting ready. He brushes Thunderstruck away several times as the boos get louder. Morrow slowly walks up to Thunderstruck and looks him over. Morrow slaps Thunderstruck across the face. Thunderstruck pauses, then absolutely unloads on Morrow with fists. Thunderstruck swings Morrow to the ropes and powerslams him over 1..2..Morrow barely kicks out. Thunderstruck hoists Morrow up and drops him with a delayed vertical suplex. Thunderstruck goes to the top rope. 

Wait! Brenda Britton walks out and yells up at Thunderstruck. This distraction allows Morrow to run up, pull Thunderstruck's boots and crotch drop him on the turnbuckles. Morrow pulls Thunderstruck down. Morrow executes an inverted atomic drop. Morrow slams Thunderstruck and goes to the top rope. Morrow crashes down with a flying headbutt 1..2..3! BOOOOOOOOO! 

Britton walks over to the camera and pulls out something. She shows it to the camera. It's a manager's license. Britton laughs and gets into the ring. Morrow kisses her hand. Britton raises Morrow's hand in victory as the boos continue. Looks like Morrow is heading to Champagne Slam. Morrow grabs the announcer's mic. 

Morrow: HAHAHAHA! I told you, de champagne man has it all. Except one thing. HAHAHAHA, but do not worry because I will be walking out of de event I created wit de AWA world title. HAHAHA

Britton: And that's a promise! Toooooodles! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA World Title First Round Tournament Match 

Hulk Hogan vs. Shinya Hashimoto 

Hashimoto enters the ring looking focused and intimidating. Eye of the Tiger blasts and the fans explode! Hogan comes down the aisle with nothing but determination in his eyes. He enters the ring and rips off his shirt. His mid section is taped, obviously still feeling the effects of the Japanese's multiple powerbombs weeks ago. The scar on his forehead is heeling but still visible. I don't think any of these things matter to Hulk. He's ready to go. 

The bell rings and Hogan's all over Hashimoto with fists. Hogan swings Hashimoto to the ropes and puts him down with the Axe Bomber. Hogan drops 3 consecutive elbow drops 1..2..Kick Out. Hogan swings Hashimoto to the corner and charges in with a running clothesline. Hogan swings Hashimoto to the opposite corner and hits another running clothesline. It's all Hogan until Hashimoto finally stops the momentum with a spinning heel kick. 

Hashimoto spends some time clearing the cobwebs. Hogan staggers up as Hashimoto nails him with several chops, then puts Hogan down with a kick. Hashimoto works Hogan over with a triangle choke for a while. Hashimoto hoists Hogan up and executes a Vertical Drop Brainbuster! 1..2..Hogan barley kicks out. The fans try to pump Hogan up. Hashimoto swings Hogan to the ropes but misses a big chop, Hogan swings back and clotheslines Hashimoto down. 

The fans are cheering as Hogan pumps his fists. Hogan swings Hashimoto to the corner and charges in but Hashimoto charges and clotheslines Hogan down. Hashimoto regroups. 

Hogan staggers up as Hashimoto grabs him and hits a DDT 1..2..Hogan barley gets his arm up. The fans are up and cheering. Hashimoto swings Hogan to the corner and charges in but Hogan nails him with a big boot to the head. Hashimoto falls back and down. Hogan rests and regroups against the turnbuckles. 

Hashimoto staggers up as Hogan clotheslines him down. Hogan picks up Hashimoto and body slams him down. Hogan swings off the ropes and hits the big leg drop! 1..2..3!! Mega Pop! 

Hogan gets to his knees and holds his head high. Hogan stands up and soaks in all the cheers. 

The camera pans up the aisle. Gerry Morrow is holding a bottle of champagne. Hogan sees him and gives him a point then gives him a I'm going to break you in half gesture with his hands. Morrow looks a bit worried but then smiles and raises his champagne bottle in a toast gesture. Morrow exits. 

Hogan celebrates with the fans as the show ends. 

 

[ErictheDragon]

Austin has to be so pissed that none of his Idol's made it past the first round.

Creepy segment with Shaw.

Colon makes sure he stays warmed up to ace Mascaras.

Figures Brenda is doing what she can to help de champagne man make it through the tournament.

Hogan gets his first real bit of revenge by heating Hashimoto.

[kevinmcfl]

Really enjoying the tournament to crown a new champ.  I think the Hogan contract saga, when it is all said and done, will have a huge impact on who is the next AWA champ!  

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 4-3-91

Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tremendous show lined up. Tonight's main event will be for the AWA National tag team titles as the Heavenly Bodies defend against the Rock n Roll RPMs. That should be an outstanding match up.  Right now, I want to send you to a special Champagne Report.

 

AWA commissioner Magnum TA is sitting at a desk with the AWA world title sitting in front of him. 

Magnum: As all of you know, Champagne Slam happens on Friday April 17th from the Market Square Arena. After an action packed first round, the next round has been set for Champagne Slam. Here are the matches.

'The Modern Day Warrior' Kerry Von Erich vs. Iceman Parsons w/Jackie 

El Canek vs. Jumbo Tsuruta 

The Magnificent Muraco vs. Kokina w/Shiek Adnan Al-Kassie 

The Big Bossman vs. 'The Rocker' Shawn Michaels 

The Hangman w/Nell vs. 'Tidal Wave' Tommy Jammer 

Konnan vs. Leo Burke 

'Champagne' Gerry Morrow w/Brenda Britton vs. Bobby Blaze

Hulk Hogan vs. Tommy 'Wildfire' Rich 

Magnum: The winners of these matches will advance to the battle royal. The winner of the battle royal will be the new AWA world champion. History will be made on April 17th in Indianapolis at Champagne Slam. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA World Tag Champs Dick Slater and Ron Garvin vs. Todd Rooney and Ray Glader 

Slater hits a Russian Leg Sweep on Rooney then tags in Garvin, who finishes things off with the Scorpion Deathlock. 

Slater and Garvin cut a promo and take turns talking about the pounding they're going to give the Bunkhouse Boys at Champagne Slam! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

We get some Champagne Slam promos 

Kerry Von Erich: My goal has always been to become AWA world champion, I'm one step closer and at Champagne Slam I plan on going all the way!

Iceman Parsons: Kerry Von Erich! You're just an obstacle on my way to the title! I'm taking you down Rooty-Poo and I'm the one who's going to be standing tall at the end! 

Jackie: That's right baby! 

 

The Tribal Nation vs. Los Boricuas

These two teams want to get in title contention and this is their chance to shine. Tribal Nation have been in the AWA for a while and have worked their way to some title shots but have come up short. Los Boricuas debuted a couple months ago and tonight will be their toughest test. 

The match goes back and forth with clean but aggressive wrestling. Both teams display incredible teamwork and chemistry. Tribal Nation take control and almost get the win with stereo double tomahawk chops from opposite turnbuckles but Perez manages to survive. Mark hoists Perez up for an atomic drop but as Perez is in the air, he's able to reach out and tag in Castillo. Mark atomic drops Perez but Castillo dropkicks Mark from behind. Castillo works over Mark and tags in Perez. Castillo suplexes Mark as Perez hits a sling shot splash 1..2..3! Chris comes in a second too late. Big win for Los Boricuas. The Tribal Nation are clearly disappointed. 

 

Commercial Break 

More Champagne Slam promos 

El Canek: (subtitles) I've been one step away from the AWA world title before but now it's time to go all the way! 

Jumbo Tsuruta (also subtitles) I've been the world champion once and I will be champion again! 

 

AWA 6-Man Champs Austin's Idols w/ Austin Idol vs. Vic Dutro, Neil Jordan and Willie Lopez 

Storm mows down Jordan with a spear. Young follows with a tornado DDT and Santana easily finishes things off with a flying elbow from the top rope! The champs hold up their titles as Idol applauds. 

Nelson: Austin Idol, your men didn't fare to well in the tournament? What.. 

Idol: Hold on just a minute darling. My Idols might not have advanced in the tournament as solos but together they're a well oiled machine and there isn't three men in the AWA that can beat my united champions! And that's a fact Jack! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

We again see a huge metal door. Inside we hear that electric buzzing sound followed by a man screaming. 

Man 1: What is your name? 

Man 2: (breathing hard) Makhan Singh 

The electric buzzing hits followed by screams

Man 1: What is your name? 

Man 2: (slowly answers) Makhan Singh 

The electric buzzing hits as the man screams again 

Fade to black 

 

More Champagne Slam Promos 

Magnificent Muraco: The Magnificent One has been through it all in the AWA and now I have a massive roadblock with Kokina in my way. I've been through hell already so Kokina, get ready to go through it with me! 

Adnan Kassie: Muraco! You are no match for the great Kokina! You're doomed! Kokina is destined to be the AWA world champion! 

Kokina lets out a roar! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA National Tag Team Title Bout 

The Heavenly Bodies (C) vs. The Rock n Roll RPMs 

The opening minutes are fast paced and actioned packed! Both teams show off their speed, agility and high octane offense. Bodies get control and work over Lane. Del Ray puts Lane down with a flying dropkick and Prichard follows with a swinging neckbreaker 1..2..Davis breaks it. Moments later, Davis ducks a double clothesline and comes back to double clothesline the Bodies down. Davis tags in Lane. Lane cleans house and the RPMs make a comeback. Lane tags in Davis and they double hot shot Del Ray on the top rope 1..2..Prichard makes the save. We get a pier six brawl. As the Ref is tied up with Prichard and Lane, TCB hit the ring and give Davis a double rib breaker. Jackie leads TCB back up the aisle. Del Ray rolls over and puts his arm across Davis's chest as the Ref turns around and counts 1..2..3! BOOOOOOOO! Heavenly Bodies retain! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Champagne Slam promos 

Shawn Michaels: Shawn Michaels! AWA World champion! Boy, does that have a great ring to it. Bossman, you couldn't beat me on my worst day. I'm taking care of you and then it's time to get what I deserve, the AWA world title! 

Big Bossman: Law, order and justice is what being a champion is all about! I came here to win the world title and that's what I'm going to do. Shawn Michaels! You're about to serve hard time! 

 

Nelson: Fans, you will see a new AWA world champion crowned at Champagne Slam. Next week we will hear from the remaining contenders including Gerry Morrow and the immortal Hulk Hogan, I can... 

Boos as Tommy Rich walks out. 

Rich: Hold up Larry. You, me and all these idiots out here know there's only one name worth mentioning when it comes to the AWA world title. I'm talking about Tommy 'Wildfire' Rich! Hey, I never lost that title to begin with, so I really am the undisputed world champ. But whatever, I'll be a good boy and just win it back at Champagne Slam. I hear I'll be facing that wannabe champ Chump Hogan in the first round. 

Nelson: You are correct. (smirks) Pretty big task ahead for you Wildfire. 

Rich: Don't get smart with me Nelson! Listen up Chumpster! What exactly are you going to do when the Wildfire runs wild on you! 

Nelson: (rolls his eyes) On that note, see you next week. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ErictheDragon]

The next round of the World title tournament is loaded to the gills. Ya gotta figure that the winner of Hogan/Rich is the favorite.

Said tournament having taken up so much TV time lately, it was great seeing this week's show dedicated to tag team wrestling.

TCB stick their noses in the RPMs business allowing the Heavenly Bodies to escape with the gold.

[KingBoggs33]

Champagne Slam is such a great name for an event. I am very excited to see what's going to happen at the event.

The AWA is firing on all cylinders and is just all-around great work. Some of the matches I am very excited about seeing.

Shawn/Bossman will be a blast for sure.
Hogan/Rich is also a fun match to see.
Muraco/Kokina will be a sleeper fun match as well.

Very excited to see what's next for AWA.

[Control21]

The AWA Title tournament has been a success so far, with a lot of interesting matches. Shawn Michaels seems poised for a breakout year, although he would need to beat a lot of legends and big names to reach the mountain top.