spaldoni Posted March 27 Author Posted March 27 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 Posted March 28 Posted March 28 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 Posted March 29 Posted March 29 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 Posted April 3 Author Posted April 3 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 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 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 Posted April 8 Posted April 8 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 Posted April 8 Posted April 8 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.
kevinmcfl Posted April 8 Posted April 8 Love all the hype for the next round of the AWA Tournament. What is going on behind that door with Makhan SIngh? Really interesting.
spaldoni Posted April 11 Author Posted April 11 AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 4-10-91 Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Champagne Slam is only one week away and a new AWA world champion will be crowned that night. We'll be hearing more comments from the remaining contenders, including the former world champ, Hulk Hogan. A lot of in ring action tonight. The British Bombers will face the Guerreros. Latin Desire will clash with TCB. And Gama Singh will defend the AWA TV title against the Equalizer. Ok, let's get to the action. Latin Desire vs. TCB w/Jackie Thanks to Jackie's distraction, TCB get an early jump and take control. They put Lou down with a double back elbow smash. Walker follows with a hanging suplex and tags in Jones. Jones comes off the middle ropes with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. TCB continue to control until Walker goes for a back drop but Lou leapfrogs over and comes back with a flying dropkick. Lou rolls over and tags in Al. Al pounds away on Walker, swings him to the ropes and puts him down with a flying forearm blast. Jones comes in but Al back drops him. Al tags in Lou, they swing Walker to the ropes and double dropkick him down. Lou covers 1..2..Jones breaks it. Things escalate into a pier six brawl. Jackie gets on the apron. The Ref is distracted with her. Cheers as the RPMs hit the ring! They pound away on Jones and hurl him over the top rope. RPMs head out. This leaves Walker all alone as Al executes his helicopter drop. Lou picks up Walker and hits a bridging back suplex. The Ref runs over and counts 1..2..3! Jackie's yelling at the Ref but he doesn't really listen. Commercial Break We see a montage of Mil Mascaras highlights. He'll be facing Carlos Colon for the AWA International title at Champagne Slam. Mr. Saito and Shinya Hashimoto vs. Arnie Goldstein and Maurice Thorpe Hashimoto chops his opponent down, hoists him up and drops him with a brainbuster. Hashimoto tags in Saito. Saito finishes things off with his Saito suplex. Larry Nelson announces that per Commissioner Magnum TA, Hashimoto and Saito will be barred from Market Square Arena next week at Champagne Slam. Commercial Break Champagne Slam Promos The Hangman is standing there with his hands gripped around his noose. Nell: The Hangman's time has come. Now, more than ever, the AWA needs a champion of his caliber. Tommy Jammer, unfortunately you're the next poor soul in our way. You have a carefree spirit because you're lost. You will meet your demise at Champagne Slam. I do have pity for the winners that night because they will have to face the reckoning. Next week, everybody will know the truth. The Hangman is for real. Tommy Jammer: Since SuperClash, I have never been more focused in my life. Nell had some ominous words for me but let me enlighten you Nell. If I'm surfing the beaches in Cali and wipe out, I get back on the board and ride that next wave brother. I've rode the biggest waves in the world and I'm going to ride the wave all the way to the world title! Hangman, I'm going through you to get there. Konnan: I've already proven I'm the greatest wrestler to come out of Mexico and now I'm going to prove I'm the best wrestler in the AWA! It's my time and I'm taking it. Leo Burke, you're not in my league. You're washed up, you're getting old. You're going down and I'm the one who will be wearing the world title at the end of the night! It's my time! Leo Burke: The young guys always love underestimating me but yet here I am, in the thick of the world title hunt. Who knows, this might be my last shot for the world title. Which is why I've been training harder than ever. Konnan says it's his time. I disagree, It's my time! Bobby Blaze: Everybody's calling me the underdog and I'm ok with that. The odds have always been against me but I thrive on that. Gerry Morrow seems more interested in his issues with Hulk Hogan. Big mistake Morrow because Bobby Blaze is coming in full throttle and you're going to have to deal with that. Commercial Break The British Bombers vs. The Guerreros This feud's been heating up and it shows tonight. As soon as the bell rings, both teams brawl to the outside and get counted out. They continue to fight into the commercial break. Commercial Break The Bunkhouse Boys vs. Neil Jordan and Trent Watkins Bunkhouse Boys pummel their opponents and finish things off with a spiked piledriver! Hold on! Dick Slater and Ron Garvin hit the ring and give the Bunkhouse Boys a pounding. The Boys roll out of the ring and stagger their way up the aisle. Slater and Garvin go to ringside. Slater: Those boys don't know what they're dealing with! Commercial Break Nelson: I'm here with Tommy Rich, who apparently has something to say. Rich: Watch it Larry. I don't like your tone. You need to show respect to the real AWA world champion. This tournament is just a stupid formality. At Champagne Slam, I'm beating up that imposter Chump Hogan and then I'm winning the battle royal to get back what I never lost in the first place, the AWA world title. Boos as Gerry Morrow walks out. Morrow: Mr. Rich, I would like to discuss business with you in private. I think you will be very pleased. Rich: Gerry, you're a class act. Lead the way. Morrow and Rich leave. Nelson: I can't imagine what that is all about but I don't like it one bit. Commercial Break AWA TV Title Bout Gama Singh (C) vs. The Equalizer Singh is able to use his speed to take Equalizer down and work the leg. Equalizer finally reaches the ropes and Gama breaks. Equalizer quickly rakes Gama's eyes and clubs him down. Equalizer limps around then stomps down on Gama. Equalizer swings Gama to the ropes and clotheslines him down. Equalizer picks up Gama and gives him a vicious backbreaker. Equalizer still holds on to Gama and delivers 2 more backbreakers 1..2..Gama barley gets his arm up. Equalizer swings Gama into the corner and charges in with a running shoulder thrust. Equalizer grabs Gama's head and tosses him across the ring. Gama staggers up and falls back against the turnbuckles. Equalizer charges in with a high knee but Gama falls down and out of the way as Equalizer crashes knee first into the turnbuckles. Both men slowly rise. Gama dropkicks Equalizer into the corner. Gama shakes the cobwebs, hops up and monkey flips Equalizer over. Gama goes to the top rope. Equalizer staggers up with a limp as Gama nails him with a missile dropkick. Gama then applies the Indian Deathlock and wrenches away. Equalizer submits. Gama holds his TV title high as the fans cheer. Commercial Break Hulk Hogan is standing in front of an AWA banner. Hogan: It all comes down to Champagne Slam. I've scaled and conquered Mount AWA before and I'm on the verge of doing it again. Oh yea brother, Hulkamania has suffered some setbacks. First from that no good Ric Flair and his horsemen goons. The Hulkamaniacs prevailed at War Games but there was another dirty dog lying in the weeds. The dirtiest, lowest piece of scum on the earth, Gerry Morrow. Hulkamania was faced with another band of goons but they didn't finish the job! Here I am, heading to Champagne Slam and the chance to get the world title back. Hulk Hogan has one goal and one goal only, the regain the AWA world title brother! Tommy Rich! I've been hearing you run your mouth and I'll be more than happy to shut it, beat you and steamroll over you to get to that battle royal. And Gerry Morrow, you better pray we don't cross paths at Champagne Slam because if we do, Hulkamania is going to run wild on you like I've never ran wild before. At the end of the night, Hulkamania will be standing strong on top of Mount AWA! Friday, April 17th Market Square Arena Live on pay per view AWA World Title Tournament Bouts 'The Modern Day Warrior' Kerry Von Erich vs. Iceman Parsons w/Jackie El Canek vs. Jumbo Tsuruta The Magnificent Muraco vs. Kokina w/Sheik 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 The Winners will advance to the battle royal. The last man standing will be the new AWA World Champion Also AWA International Title Bout Carlos Colon (C) vs. Mil Mascaras AWA World Tag Team Title Bout Dick Slater and Ron Garvin (C) vs. The Bunkhouse Boys (Jimmy Golden and Sam Houston)
ErictheDragon Posted April 11 Posted April 11 Rich and Morrow conspiring with each other can't be good. The RPMs give TCB a taste of their own medicine. The Bunkhouse boys are on the run. For now anyway.
LastStopTour Posted April 11 Posted April 11 Good win by the Perez Boys with a little help from their "friends". Well, maybe not their friends but it all worked out in their favor. Pretty sure this won't sit well with Jackie and TCB. I have to think that Hulk Hogan in 1991 is the "Cream of the AWA Crop" and is going to walk out of there as the champion unless there are some shenanigans going on. With Gerry Morrow being a "Persona Non Grata" in the AWA that he is, you would think they would rename the Champagne Slam? Lastly, I find it funny that the American Wrestling Association really is an International hub featuring so many stars representing Canada, Mexico, Japan, England, Puerto Rico.
kevinmcfl Posted April 13 Posted April 13 Looking forward to Champagne Slam but I might be more interested to see what Morrow had to say to Wildfire! Very interesting! I believe Hogan to be the favorite but this is wrestlnig... can't wait to find out!
spaldoni Posted 21 hours ago Author Posted 21 hours ago AWA presents From The Market Square Arena, Indianapolis IN Live on pay per view 4-17-91 Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to Champagne Slam. Tonight you'll see a new AWA world champion crowned. After qualifying to get here, 16 men will compete in the next round of tournament matches with the winners advancing to the battle royal. The winner of the battle royal will be the AWA world champion. Also, Carlos Colon defends the International title against the international legend, Mil Mascaras. Ron Garvin and Dick Slater defend the AWA world tag titles against the Bunkhouse Boys. It should be a tremendous night of action. We do have a special bonus match that has been added and will be kicking things off right now. I'll let Ken Resnick take it from here, so let's get up to the ring. Ken Resnick is standing in the ring as Joan Jett's 'Do you want to touch me' blasts over the speakers. Austin Idol leads his AWA 6-Man tag champs (Gary Young, JW Storm and Ricky Santana) into the ring. Idol grabs the mic. Idol: Listen up darling! There can't be a pay per view without Austin's Idols baby. I don't know what that idiot commissioner Magnum TA was thinking but I set things straight with him this week. Apparently, he has found a trio gutsy enough to take us on. So, tonight, not that you deserve it but all you ungrateful fans should see what great fighting champions are all about. Ok Resnick, let's get this event going with our showcase. Bring on the unlucky chumps, oh I mean challengers. AWA 6-Man Title Bout Austin's Idols (C) vs. ??? Resnick: You're right Austin Idol, Magnum TA did find you some capable challengers. Your opponents are Axe, Smash and Crush...DEMOLITION!!!!! The fans go nuts as Demolition come down the aisle in their leather gear and masks. The Idols are losing it and questioning Idol, Resnick and the Ref. Demolition enter the ring and take off their masks, revealing their painted faces. The Idols are so thrown off and pleading with anybody that will listen. The bell rings and Demolition attack the unprepared Idols. Austin bails quick. Demolition pound down the Idols with rabbit punches. Demolition hurl Young and Storm up and over the top rope. Crush puts Santana down with a running clothesline. Axe gets on the middle ropes. Smash gives Santana a backbreaker and holds him in place. Axe comes off the middle ropes with an elbow. DEMOLITION DECAPITATION! 1..2..3!!! Huge pop!! Austin Idol is throwing a tantrum on the outside. The fans keep cheering as the Ref hands Demolition the 6-man titles. Demolition hold them up high. Winners of the Match and NEW AWA 6-Man Champs- Demolition AWA World Title Tournament Match 'The Modern Day Warrior' Kerry Von Erich vs. Iceman Parsons w/Jackie The bell rings and Jackie gets in Kerry's face. Parsons sneaks up from behind but Kerry quickly turns around. Parsons throws a wild punch but Kerry ducks and atomic drops Parsons into the turnbuckles. Parsons hits hard and stumbles back as Kerry grabs him and hits a belly to back suplex 1..2..Jackie almost has a panic attack but Parsons manages to get his shoulder up. Kerry continues to work over Parsons keeping the fans pumped up. Kerry hits a vertical suplex 1..2..Jackie reaches in and puts Parson's foot on the rope. Kerry gets up and has words for Jackie. Jackie gets on the apron and their face to face. Parsons stumbles up and sends Kerry over the top rope with a forearm blast. Parsons distracts the Ref as Jackie stomps down on Kerry. Kerry slowly gets up and onto the apron. Parsons rakes Kerry's eyes and snaps his head on the top rope. Kerry falls on the apron. Jackie chokes Kerry. Parsons picks Kerry up by his hair and suplexes him back in the ring. Parsons goes to town on Kerry with stomps, kicks and hard slams. Parsons swings Kerry to the ropes and puts him down with a flying back elbow smash 1..2..Kick Out. Parsons chokes Kerry on the bottom rope. The Ref forces him to break. As Parsons argues with the Ref, Jackie chokes Kerry on the rope. Parsons hoists Kerry up and delivers a delayed vertical suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Parsons swings Kerry into the corner and charges in but Kerry gets his knees up as Parsons charges head first into them The fans fire Kerry up. Parsons staggers up as Kerry unloads on him, swings him to the ropes and clotheslines him down. Kerry picks up Parsons and the fans count along as Kerry slams his head on the top turnbuckle 10 times. Jackie gets on the apron. Kerry points to her and kisses his fist. Parsons wobbles around as Kerry puts him down with the discuss punch 1..2..3! Jackie's irate as Kerry points to her and smiles. Winner of the Match and advances to the battle royal- Kerry Von Erich AWA World Title Tournament Match El Canek vs. Jumbo Tsuruta The crowd eagerly awaits as two AWA main eventers get ready to square off. Canek's a former International champ and Jumbo's a former world champion. Both global stars want gold again. The opening minutes is a back and forth chess match. Each man trying to get momentum going with take downs and holds. The intensity moves up a notch when they have a furious exchange. Jumbo gets the upper hand and swings Canek into the corner and charges in but Canek nails Jumbo with a spin kick. Canek slams Jumbo, goes to the top rope and crashes down with a knee drop 1..2..Jumbo gets his foot on the rope. Canek picks up Jumbo and executes an inverted gut wrench suplex 1..2..Kick out. Canek swings Jumbo to the ropes and dropkicks him down. Canek swings off the ropes and hits a senton 1..2..Jumbo gets his shoulder up. Canek swings Jumbo to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Jumbo nails Canek with a chop to the neck. Jumbo hoists Canek over with a gut wrench suplex. Jumbo regroups and goes on a suplex rampage. He hits a German suplex followed by an exploder then caps it off with a double underhook 1..2..Canek lifts his shoulder. Jumbo continues to work over Canek, swings him into the corner and goes off with a series of kicks, knees to mid section and chops. Jumbo swings Canek hard into the opposite corner. Canek staggers out as Jumbo front dropkicks him back into the turnbuckles. Jumbo slams Canek and goes to the top rope and comes down with a knee drop but Canek moves. Canek shakes the cobwebs. Jumbo limps up as Canek swings off the ropes and hits a flying press 1..2..Kick Out. Canek swings Jumbo to the ropes and hits a flying cross chop 1..2..Kick Out. Canek swings Jumbo into the corner and follows with a running knee to the mid section. Canek swings Jumbo to the opposite corner and charges but Jumbo moves. Canek crashes into the corner. Both men are reeling. Canek wobbles back as Jumbo nails him with an enzuguri. Jumbo slowly gets up. Jumbo swings Canek to the ropes and nails him with a neckbreaker drop 1..2..Kick Out. Jumbo swings Canek to the ropes but misses the lariat, Canek swings back and sends Jumbo through the ropes with a bicycle kick! Jumbo staggers up and falls back against the guard railing. Canek swings off the ropes. Jumbo wobbles forward as Canek sails through the ropes and nails Jumbo with a suicide dive! The fans are in awe. However, as the wrestlers fly back, Canek's head hits the guard railing. The Ref starts the count. Canek's in a daze as he staggers up but falls back against the apron. Jumbo staggers up and charges, Canek back drops Jumbo into the ring as the Ref counts to 10. The Ref raises Jumbo's arm. Canek looks into the ring and realizes what happened. He goes down to his knee and is clearly disappointed. That's a heartbreaker. Winner of the Match by C.O. and advances to the battle royal- Jumbo Tsuruta AWA World Title Tournament Match The Magnificent Muraco vs. Kokina w/Sheik Adnan Al-Kassie Kokina attacks at the bell and just bulldozers Muraco. He swings Muraco to the ropes and puts him down with a big back elbow smash. Kokina picks up Muraco and headbutts him back down. Kokina swings Muraco into the corner and gives him a few chest slapping chops. Kokina swings Muraco to the ropes and clamps on a bearhug. Kokina starts to wrench away but Muraco starts fighting. The fans cheer Muraco on as he slowly hits Kokina. Muraco breaks the hold with an ear clap. Kokina's dazed as Muraco swings off the ropes and blasts Kokina with a forearm. Muraco regroups, swings off the ropes and nails Kokina with another forearm blast. Muraco gets on the middle ropes and puts Kokina down with a flying forearm blast 1..Kick Out. Muraco clasps a front face lock on and tries to wear Kokina down. Adnan gets on the apron. The Ref warns him. Muraco gets up and knocks Adnan off the apron. Kokina starts to rise but Muraco dropkicks him back down. Muraco follows with a jumping fist drop 1..2..Kick Out. Muraco applies the Asian spike on Kokina. Kokina is grimacing as Muraco applies the pain. Kokina flails his arm and accidentally hits the Ref. The Ref goes flying. Muraco continues to keep the pressure on. Adnan walks around the ring with something in his hand. He then throws salt into Muraco's eyes! Muraco is blinded. He releases the hold and starts rubbing his eyes. Kokina is hurting but slowly gets up. The Ref staggers up as well. Muraco stands up and is trying desperately to regain his eyesight. Kokina grabs Muraco and hits a monster belly to belly suplex 1..2..3! BOOOOOOOO! Adnan gets in the ring and raises Kokina's arm while the Ref attends to Muraco and calls for medics. Winner of the Match and advances to the battle royal- Kokina AWA World Title Tournament Match The Big Bossman vs. 'The Rocker' Shawn Michaels The bell rings and Shawn starts mouthing off to Bossman. The two get face to face. Next thing you know, fists are flying. They continue to trade punches. Shawn rakes the eyes and hammers Bossman to his knees, then dropkicks him in the face. Shawn picks up Bossman and rakes his face across the top rope. Shawn chokes Bossman on the top rope then flings him back. Shawn riles up the fans by antagonizing them with his arrogant remarks. Shawn grabs the top rope and drops several knees on Bossman. Shawn pushes Bossman into the corner and punches away, Shawn swings Bossman to the opposite corner but Bossman reverses it and swings Shawn into the corner with so much force that Shawn goes up and over the turnbuckle and hits the steel post. Bossman gets much needed time to regroup. Shawn falls back against the turnbuckles, then rolls over against the ropes. Bossman chokes Shawn on the bottom rope, swings off the opposite ropes and hits a leapfrog body guillotine. Bossman swings off the opposite ropes again, baseball slides to the outside and nails Shawn with an uppercut punch. Bossman gets back in the ring, swings Shawn to the ropes and puts him down with a spinebuster 1..2..Shawn barely gets his arm up. Bossman reaches down but Shawn lowblows him out of the Ref's sight. Shawn picks up Bossman and crotch drops him on the top rope. Shawn drops down and regains his composure. Shawn goes to the middle ropes. Bossman slowly rises as Shawn nails him with a diving bulldog 1..2..Kick Out. Shawn swings Bossman to the ropes and back drops him. Bossman rises as Shawn nails him with a knee lift! Shawn goes to the top rope. Bossman staggers up as Shawn hits a beautiful flying press 1..2..Kick Out. Shawn berates the Ref, then starts yelling at the cheering fans. Shawn grabs Bossman and hits a snap suplex. Shawn goes to the top rope and crashes down with a flying elbow drop but Bossman moves. The fans are up and cheering for the Bossman. Both men slowly rise. Shawn takes a wild punch but Bossman blocks it and goes off on Shawn with a series of punches then sends him flying with an uppercut. Bossman swings Shawn into the corner and follows with a running back elbow smash. Bossman swings Shawn to the opposite corner and follows with a charging corner splash. Bossman swings Shawn to the opposite corner and charges. Out of desperation, Shawn hops on the turnbuckles and comes back with a reverse press but Bossman catches him and delivers a front slam. Bossman swings Shawn to the ropes and hits the sidewalk slam 1..2..3! Big POP! Winner of the Match and advances to the battle royal- The Big Bossman AWA World Title Tournament Match 'Tidal Wave' Tommy Jammer vs. The Hangman w/Nell Jammer's focused as Nell leads Hangman into the ring. Hangman grips his noose as Nell looks over at Jammer and shakes his head in pity. The bell rings. Hangman is all over Jammer with clubbing blows. Hangman swings Jammer to the ropes but misses a big clothesline. Jammer swings back and dropkicks Hangman. Hangman staggers, and Jammer puts him down with a standing dropkick. Hangman staggers up as Jammer clamps on a headlock, then pounds away on Hangman's head with fists. Jammer swings Hangman to the ropes and clamps on a bearhug, then front slams Hangman down 1..2..Kick Out. Jammer's fired up, swings off the ropes and hits a jumping knee drop. Jammer swings off the ropes and hits a body splash 1..2..Hangman gets his shoulder up. Jammer swings Hangman into the corner and charges in but Hangman runs out and almost decapitates Jammer with a big clothesline. Hangman regroups as Nell continues to watch quietly. Hangman picks Jammer up and snake eyes him on the top turnbuckle. Hangman swings Jammer to the ropes and puts him down with a big fist to the head. Hangman slams Jammer, goes to the middle ropes and crashes down with a stomp to the head. Hangman looks at Nell. Nell gives the signal. Hangman picks up Jammer and executes the Hangman's neckbreaker 1..2..3! Nell hands Hangman his noose. Hangman wraps the noose around Jammer and starts choking him. The Ref threatens a DQ. Nell smiles and gets Hangman to release the noose. Winner of the Match and advances to the battle royal- The Hangman AWA World Title Tournament Match Konnan vs. Leo Burke Burke and Konnan spend the opening minutes exchanging takeovers, arm drags, hip tosses, headlocks and various holds. Konnan gets frustrated and during a break nails Burke with a sucker punch. Konnan executes a flying headscissors and continues to hold on with a headscissors lock. Burke manages to reach the ropes. Konnan gets pissed and starts stomping down on Burke. Konnan swings Burke to the ropes and puts him down with a lunging clothesline 1..2..Kick Out. Konnan picks Burke up, gives him a series of jabs and puts Burke down with a spin kick 1..2..Kick Out. Konnan yells at the Ref. Konnan swings Burke to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Burke swings back and puts Konnan down with a running forearm uppercut. Burke clears the cobwebs. Konnan staggers up as Burke whips him into the turnbuckles. Konnan hits hard and staggers into a back drop by Burke. Burke hops on the middle turnbuckles and comes down with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Burke reaches down but Konnan grabs his tights and hurls Burke through the ropes. Burke slowly gets on the apron but Konnan sends him flying with a running forearm blast. Konnan goes to the outside. Konnan picks up Burke and swings him into the steel post. Konnan hurls Burke back into the ring. Konnan executes 3 impressive German suplexes in a row and covers 1..2..Burke gets his foot on the ropes. Konnan can't believe it and berates the Ref. Konnan swings Burke to the ropes and dropkicks him at the knees, then follows with a spike DDT! Konnan doesn't cover. He hoists Burke up on the turnbuckles and hops up. Konnan goes for the superplex but Burke surprises Konnan with forearm clubs. Burke's out of it but by instinct keeps hammering away with forearm clubs. Burke headbutts Konnan and Konnan goes flying off the turnbuckles. The fans are cheering Burke on. Burke's still in a daze. Konnan slowly gets to his feet as Burke crashes down with a double axehandle. Burke picks up Konnan but Konnan rakes Burke's Eyes, grabs him from behind and executes a belly to back suplex 1..2..(Burke gets his shoulder up)..3! Konnan rises with his hands raised. The Ref says NO and raises Burke's arm. Konnan is livid and grabs the Ref by his shirt. The Ref tells him Burke got his arm up. Konnan's so pissed that he clocks the Ref! Konnan starts stomping down on Burke but officials run in to stop it. Konnan goes to the outside and starts flipping over chairs. Winner of the Match and advances to the battle royal- Leo Burke AWA World Title Tournament Match 'Champagne' Gerry Morrow w/Brenda Britton vs. Bobby Blaze The fans cheer Blaze as he enters the ring full of energy. The atmosphere changes quickly as the boos reign down on Morrow and Britton. Britton enters the ring and snatches the mic. Britton: Hi everybody! And now a word from the greatest AWA C.O.O. of all time, Gerry Morrow! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS! Morrow: AHHHHHHHHH thank you Brenda. Let me officially welcome you all to de very event I created...de Champagne Slam. Now watch as I make history by winning de AWA world title at de very event I created. Brenda, I know de champagne is on ice for my celebration later, so let me take care of dis peon (points at Blaze) and let's get dis night moving. The bell rings but Morrow shoos Blaze away. Morrow slowly takes off his vest and fedora. He turns around and hands them down to Brenda. WHAM! Blaze sends Morrow through the ropes with a dropkick from behind! The crowd's going nuts! Blaze goes to the outside, grabs Morrow and slams his head on the apron. Brenda's in tears. Blaze slams Morrow's head on the apron several more times then hurls him back into the ring. Blaze gets on the top rope. Morrow slowly staggers up as Blaze nails him with a fist to the head. Morrow staggers around and goes down. Blaze picks up Morrow and holds him, relishes the moment before suplexing him down 1..2..Brenda puts Morrow's foot on the rope. Blaze goes over and yells down at Brenda. The Ref guides Blaze back. While the Ref is calming Blaze down, Brenda puts a foreign object in Morrow's hand. Morrow slowly rises. Blaze goes over, Morrow takes a big swing but Blaze ducks and goes for an atomic drop but Morrow nails him on the top of his head with the foreign object. Blaze is down and out. Morrow tosses the foreign object. Morrow goes to the top rope and crashes down on an unconscious Blaze with a flying headbutt 1..2..3! MORE BOOOOOOOOS! Brenda goes in and celebrates with Morrow. Morrow holds up the number one sign and bows to the booing fans. Brenda grabs the mic. Britton: Your winner and next AWA world champion, Gerry Morrow! Until the battle royal, toooooodles! Thundering boos The winner of the Match and advances to the battle royal- Gerry Morrow AWA World Title Tournament Match Hulk Hogan vs. 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich Tommy of course gets booed and it doesn't help that he's wearing a RichAmania shirt. The boos turn to earth shattering cheers as Eye of the Tiger blasts and Hogan storms down the aisle looking more intense than ever. Hogan hits the ring. Rich takes off his shirt and throws it in Hogan's face. The fans go wild as Hogan unleashes on Rich with punches as the bell rings. Hogan blasts away on Rich with punches, winds up and sends Rich flying with a big punch. Hogan rips off his shirt and throws it down at Rich. Hogan picks Rich up and starts choking him, then lifts him up in a chokehold and chokeslams him down! Hogan swings Rich to the ropes and puts him down with a running axebomber! Rich rolls out of the ring and falls to the ground. Hogan goes to the outside, picks up Rich and slams him down on the concrete. Hogan hoists Rich up on his shoulder, runs with him and darts him into the steel post. Hogan hurls Rich back into the ring. Hogan pumps his fists to the cheering crowd. Hogan slides back into the ring. Wait a minute! Massive boos as Brenda Britton comes to ringside Brenda is yelling up at the Ref. The Ref is puzzled and is trying to get Brenda to leave. Hogan is pissed and starts to walk over to see what the hell is going on. The boos get louder as Gerry Morrow runs into the ring. Morrow helps Rich up. Morrow smiles at Rich. Rich throws himself towards the Ref and falls down. The Ref sees Rich fall and looks over at Morrow. Rich is yelling at the Ref that Morrow hit him. The Ref points down at Rich, then at Morrow. Hogan runs over and clotheslines Morrow over the top rope. The bell rings. Hogan doesn't know what's happening. The Ref's talking with the announcer. Rich quickly rolls out of the ring. Brenda helps Morrow up and gets him out of there. The arena is silent. The announcement is made that due to outside interference Hulk Hogan has been disqualified. The place goes into riot mode! Hogan goes nuts but the Ref fears for his safety and runs out of there. Tommy Rich starts laughing uncontrollably as he stumbles up the aisle. Hogan's beyond pissed. His eyes bulge and neck veins pop. He storms out of there and up the aisle. This can't be! The Winner of the Match by DQ and advances to the battle royal- Tommy Rich Intermission The announcers recap the tournament and still can't believe what just went down. The Commissioner Magnum TA is in the back trying to calm Hogan down. Despite all the commotion, the announcers remind us that a new world champion will be crowned later tonight. AWA World Tag Team Title Bout Ron Garvin and Dick Slater (C) vs. The Bunkhouse Boys The bell rings and the pier six brawl is on! The Ref lets them go as fists fly. Order finally gets restored but just a minute later another pier six brawl happens. Once again, order is restored. Slater and Garvin control a segment and take turns giving Golden a beat down. Golden somehow survives and is able to tag Houston in. Houston doesn't fare any better and takes some mudhole stomps from Slater and vicious palm strikes by Garvin. A few minutes later, Golden rushes in and we get another pier six brawl. During the chaos, Slater accidentally hits Garvin. When Slater realizes he hit Garvin, he quickly gets jumped by the Bunkhouse Boys and hurled out of the ring. The Bunkhouse Boys control the next segment by working over Garvin. They swing Garvin to the ropes and deliver a double throat drop on the top rope 1..2..Kick Out. Golden and Houston take turns clubbing Garvin in the corner. They swing Garvin to the ropes and deliver double knees to the mid section. They run over and knock Slater off the apron, then continue to work over Garvin. Garvin dives over for a tag but Slater's still out on the concrete. The Bunkhouse Boys pick up Garvin, double slam him down and follow with double fist drops 1..2..Slater runs in and breaks it. Slater starts cleaning house and double clotheslines the Bunkhouse Boys down. Garvin staggers up. Houston rises as Garvin puts him down with the hands of stone punch. Slater delivers a Russian Leg Sweep to Golden. The Ref guides Slater back. Garvin applies the Scorpion Deathlock on Golden. The Ref runs over as Golden submits. Things settle down. Garvin questions Slater about that punch and why he wasn't in the corner for the tag. Slater explains everything. Garvin calms down and eases up. Slater and Garvin shake hands and hold their titles high to the cheering fans. Winners of the Match and STILL AWA World tag team champs- Ron Garvin and Dick Slater AWA International Title Bout Carlos Colon (C) vs. Mil Mascaras Big International match up between two International main eventers. Press from Mexico and Puerto Rico are at ringside. The opening minutes is pure textbook wrestling with each wrestler shining but neither getting a solid advantage. Mascaras starts to get the edge as he puts Colon down with a flying dropkick from the middle ropes. Mascaras starts working on the back and delivers a backbreaker then follows with a Boston Crab. This takes a lot out of Colon but he manages to use all his strength and reach the ropes. A few minutes later, Colon finally rebounds with a jumping headbutt followed by a running powerslam. Colon almost finishes things off with a swinging neckbreaker but Mascaras survives. At the 30 minute mark, both men are feeling the effects. Colon swings Mascaras to the corner and follows up with a monkey flip. Mascaras staggers up as Colon clotheslines him down. Colon goes to the top rope and comes down with a knee drop but Mascaras moves. Both men are reeling. Mascaras goes to the middle ropes. Colon staggers up as Mascaras drops him with a flying headbutt 1..2..Kick Out. Mascaras turns it up with several aerial moves but Colon weathers the storm. At the 45 minute mark, Colon has Mascaras in the figure four but Mascaras fights it and reaches the ropes. Colon works over Mascaras and swings him to the ropes but Mascaras ducks a clothesline and puts Colon down with a high dropkick. Mascaras shakes things off and goes back to work on Colon. Mascaras swings Colon to the ropes but Colon comes back and hits a flying headbutt as Mascaras does the same thing! Both men collide and go down. The Ref looks them over and starts the count. Mascaras staggers up and goes to the top rope. Colon slowly rises. Mascaras leaps off and hits a cross body press. Colon carries the momentum and rolls over 1..2..3! Mascaras kicks out a half second too late. Both wrestlers stand up. Mascaras is clearly disappointed but extends his hand to Colon. Colon smiles and shakes it. The fans cheer at the clinic they just witnessed and give a standing ovation for the bonus sportsmanship. Winner of the Match and STILL AWA International champ- Carlos Colon Larry Nelson: Fans, this has been a night to remember. Before we get to the battle royal, with me now is the AWA Commissioner Magnum TA. Magnum, once again, controversy surrounds Gerry Morrow and Hulk Hogan. It also appears that Tommy Rich is in on this as well. Magnum: Larry, it took everything I had to calm the Hulkster down. My anger is beyond words. I made a promise that all Referee's decisions will stand. However, there can still be consequences for actions. I told Hogan to let me get through this night and I assured him he will get what he wants. This night was marred by Gerry Morrow and Tommy Rich but I promised the fans a new world champion and I can't let anything get in the way. Hulk, trust me, just hang in there. (Holds up the world title) This is what tonight is all about and I will be presenting this title to the winner of the upcoming battle royal. Larry, let's get a world champion crowned. Larry: I'm with you Magnum. Let's get to the main event! Battle Royal for the AWA World Title Participants- Kerry Von Erich, Jumbo Tsuruta, Kokina, The Big Bossman, The Hangman, Leo Burke, Gerry Morrow and Tommy Rich The wrestlers enter the ring. One of these men will be the next AWA world champion. Nelson: Hold on fans, there seems to be something happening in the back. Our cameras are heading there now. We see the camera moving fast down the hall. It comes upon Hulk Hogan beating down on Gerry Morrow! Security, officials and wrestlers all get to the scene and get Hogan off. Brenda is in the background sobbing. Morrow is laid out, knocked out and a bloody mess. It's mass chaos! Back at ringside, Magnum is updated. He shrugs and says the battle royal must go on. The fans cheer as the introductions are made and the bell rings. Rich is totally confused by Morrow's absence and is looking up the aisle. He turns around as Kerry Von Erich sends him over the top rope with a discus punch! The fans go absolutely wild! Rich staggers up, stumbles around, falls back down, slowly rises and starts throwing a fit and saying he wasn't ready. Magnum looks at security and tells them to get Rich out of here. They proceed to escort a kicking and screaming Rich to the back. Tommy Rich is eliminated The fists are flying and wrestlers take turns beating each other up. After a few minutes, Bossman and Hangman are brawling big time. Bossman has Hangman stunned, swings off the ropes and hits a big clothesline that sends Hangman against the ropes. Bossman starts to run back but Kokina grabs Bossman and hurls him into the Hangman, and both men fall over the top rope! As Bossman rises, Hangman kicks him and hurls him into the guardrail. Hangman grabs his noose and starts choking Bossman. Security is on high alert. Magnum shouts a warning to Nell. Nell looks at Magnum and says "The inevitable is coming" Nell gets Hangman to ease up and escorts him out. The Big Bossman and The Hangman are eliminated In the ring, Burke is hammering away on Jumbo and sends him against the ropes with a European uppercut. Burke charges but Jumbo back drops him over the top rope! Leo Burke is eliminated It's down to Kerry Von Erich, Kokina and Jumbo Tsuruta Jumbo tries to hit Kerry with an enzuguri but Kerry ducks it. Jumbo staggers up as Kerry powerslams him over. Kokina snatches Kerry up by his hair and hurls him into the turnbuckles. Kokina charges in but Kerry moves as Kokina hits hard. Kokina staggers out as Kerry spins around and nails him with a discus punch! Kokina staggers back and falls through the ropes. Adnan runs over to attend to Kokina. Jumbo regroups and sends Kerry into the turnbuckles with a running high knee. Kerry staggers back as Jumbo grabs him and hurls him over with an overhead suplex. Jumbo picks up Kerry and goes for a suplex but Kerry fights it, spins Jumbo around and puts him down with a jaw breaker. Both men are down. They slowly rise. They proceed to have an intense exchange. Jumbo with the chops, Kerry with the punches. Jumbo gets the upper hand and goes for a gut wrench suplex but Kerry fights it, uses all his strength and gut wrench suplexes Jumbo over the top rope! Jumbo Tsuruta is eliminated The fans are up and cheering. Kerry's on his knees, then rises and holds up his arms in victory. WHAM! From behind, Kokina grabs Kerry by his hair and headbutts him, then hurls him over the top rope! Kokina never went over the TOP rope. Kerry Von Erich is eliminated Adnan runs in the ring and celebrates. Kokina stands tall Magnum TA enters the ring and takes the mic. Magnum: It's been a long road and the goal was finally accomplished. I present the AWA world title to the new champion...Kokina. Adnan snatches the title and puts it on Kokina's shoulder. Adnan: There was never any doubt in my mind! I warned all of you that nobody could stop Kokina! And nobody ever will! This is the dawning of a new era! The era of Kokina! Kokina lets out a monstrous roar and holds the title high. The winner of the Battle Royal and NEW AWA World Champion- Kokina The announcers recap the event and all the controversy with Hogan, Morrow and Rich. They hope to have answers on next week's TV show. They end the night by putting over Kokina as the AWA world champion.
ErictheDragon Posted 20 hours ago Posted 20 hours ago Champagne Slam baby, oh yeah! Idol's big mouth wrote a check his Idols couldn't cash. The Bunkhouse Boys weren't rough enough to take the belts off the champs. Luckily for everyone, it seems Mascaras was in a mood to do business tonight. Rich and Morrow pull one hell of a cheap trick to keep the hulkster out of the main event. I will say that the final battle royal looks basically like what I expected. Rich with the lightening quick exit was something the crowd needed. Boss man and Neil are gonna have some fun brawls. Kokina proves to be the ultimate dark horse winner. I don't think anyone was expecting him to pull it out.
KingBoggs33 Posted 19 hours ago Posted 19 hours ago I absolutely loved this show. awesome work. I can’t wait to see Hogan get his hands on Morrow that’s going to be a sold out show anywhere. Kokina winning was a shocker but it’s the type of win that is going to be interesting to see who is the next challenger. I have my suspicion but I can’t wait to see who steps up to the plate.
LowBlowPodcast Posted 15 hours ago Posted 15 hours ago Kokina building is going to be huge... pun intended. Hogan has his sights set on things for the forseeable future. I was hoping to see Kerry get his run but alas. AWA continues to be a force in our world of Wrestling!
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