AWA Major League Wrestling

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AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 5-15-91

Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. All the buzz is on Title Night, which takes place tomorrow night in Winnipeg. We'll be talking more about that later. We've got a lot of action for you tonight. Latin Desire take on the Tribal Nation as both teams look to get back in title contention. Konnan takes on Masa Chono. AWA 6- Man tag champs Demolition will be in action as will Kerry Von Erich. Ok, let's get to the ring. 

 

Bobby Blaze vs. Marvis Sanderson 

Blaze looks pretty damn good tonight as he works over his opponent with several takeovers and various holds. Blaze does a tremendous job of wearing his opponent down and finishes things off with the Northern Lights Suplex! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Guerreros vs. Carl Kellerman and Samson Smith 

Guerreros put on a textbook tag team display and even though they don't need to cheat, they do anyways. Guerreros get the easy win with a double hot shot on the top rope. 

 

Nelson: Ok Hector, Chavo, you guys have been going back and forth with the British Bombers for a while now and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight. 

Chavo: Hey, we keep beating them over and over again. 

Nelson: Well, they've gotten more than a few victories over you two. 

Hector: Yes, it's because they resort to blatant cheating. We win our matches clean and those are the only ones that count. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Masa 'Tokyo' Chono vs. Konnan 

This one's an interesting clash of styles. Chono works over Konnan with some stiff strikes and puts him down with a high kick. Chono puts his groundwork to use and wraps up Konnan in different submission holds but Konnan is finally able to reach the ropes. Konnan rolls out of the ring to regroup. 

Konnan gets back in the ring and rakes Chono's eyes, swings him to the ropes and puts Chono down with a forward rolling clothesline 1..2..Kick Out. Konnan hits a backbreaker and rolls Chono over into a Boston Crab. Chono fights it and manages to get to the ropes. Konnan swings Chono to the ropes and goes for a front dropkick but Chono holds on to the ropes as Konnan crashes down on the mat. 

Chono regroups as the fans chant "TO-K-YO" Konnan staggers up as Chono puts him back down with an Enziguri. Chono follows with a butterfly suplex, a snap suplex and then a belly to back suplex 1..2..Konnan gets his shoulder up. Chono picks Konnan up and atomic drops him into the turnbuckles. Konnan hits hard and staggers back into a Russian Leg Sweep 1..2..Konnan gets his foot on the rope. Chono swings Konnan into the corner and charges in with a high knee but Konnan moves as Chono crashes into the turnbuckles. As Chono falls back, Konnan rolls him over with a handful of tights 1..2..3! Chono kicks out a second too late as Konnan rolls out of the ring. Chono's clearly upset as an exhausted Konnan raises his arms in victory. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The AWA's biggest event is coming! 

Friday July 17th and Saturday July 18th 

2 different stadiums, live on pay per view 

 

Nelson: Fans, WrestleRock is coming and I can tell you this is going to be the biggest WrestleRock in history. More details coming soon. However, before we get to that, we have Title Night tomorrow night in Winnipeg. 4 big title bouts and also Hulk Hogan and Gerry Morrow will be there live to comment on their upcoming WrestleRock cage match. You don't want to miss it. Ok, let's get back to the ring. 

 

Sam Houston vs. Clyde Putnam 

Sam works rough and gives Putnam a beating. Sam has Putnam in a headlock and punches away then hits a running bulldog for the win. 

 

Nelson: Sam, I understand your bunkhouse partner Jimmy Golden has left the AWA. Does this mean you're going solo now? 

Sam: Damn right I am! All I hear is everybody talking about WrestleRock. Well, Sam Houston better be on that card because I'm looking to give somebody a beating...bunkhouse style! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Fans, I'm here once again with Ted Arcidi. Ted, I understand we're going to see another arm wrestling match with your man Scott Norton. 

Arcidi: That's Scott 'FLASH' Norton, buddy! Yea, that poor slob in the ring is about ready to feel what real power is all about. Show em Scotty! 

Norton gets in the ring, yells and flexes. 

The wrestlers are on opposite sides of the table. They grip hands. The Ref puts his hand on top of theirs and lets go. 

Norton does indeed slam his opponent's arm hard on the table and it's all over. 

Arcidi: Get that bum out of your ring Scotty! 

Norton grabs his opponent by his hair and hurls him over the top rope. Norton's neck veins are bulging and his face is beet red as he continues to flex and yell. Arcidi looks on with a big smile. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA 6-Man Champs Demolition vs. 3 Local Talents 

It's all Demolition as they take turns beating up their poor opponents. Crush hits a big clothesline. Axe and Smash finish things off with the Decapitator! 

Demolition cut a fired up promo and dare any 3 men to come after these titles! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'The Love Machine' Art Barr w/The Vin Man vs. Harold Bannister 

Vinnie's already celebrating as Barr hits the Frog Splash for the win! 

 

Nelson: Well Vinnie, another impressive win for your man. 

Vin: Oh Larbo, did I tell you or did I tell you? Art Barr is the acquisition of a lifetime! I'm taking Art to heights never before imagined in the AWA. 

Barr: The Love Machine is here to go straight to the top and the Vin Man is going to get me there! 

Vin: YEA! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'The Modern Day Warrior' Kerry Von Erich vs. Todd Rooney 

Kerry fires up the crowd as he back drops Rooney. Rooney staggers up as Kerry puts him down with the discus punch! 

 

Footage from Champagne Slam is shown when Kerry sent Kokina through the ropes with his discus punch. Kerry eliminates Jumbo Tsuruta but Kokina gets back in the ring and eliminates Kerry from behind. 

 

Nelson: Kerry, you had one heck of a showing at Champagne Slam and I know Kokina felt the power of that discus punch. Unfortunately, he didn't go over the top rope. You were so close to winning the AWA world title. 

Kerry: Larry, my goal has always been to be the AWA world champion and it eats me alive to have been that close. I've been training hard and I want a shot at the world title, plain and simple! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Footage from last week is shown as Don Muraco rips off Tommy Rich's suit and chokes him. 

 

Nelson: Fans, before we get to our main event, listen to this. Next week, right here, it'll be Tommy Rich taking on The Magnificent Muraco! That'll be a barnburner. Also, Title Night airs tomorrow right here on Sports Channel America. Ok, let's get to the ring. 

 

Latin Desire vs. The Tribal Nation 

Since losing the National tag titles to the Heavenly Bodies, Latin Desire have been racking up the wins. On the flip side, the Tribal Nation have suffered some heartbreaking losses and look to get back on track tonight. 

Tribal Nation start off with serious aggression and take it to Latin Desire. Mark tags in Chris, they swing Lou to the ropes and double back drop him. Lou staggers up as the Tribe put him down with a double chop. Tribal Nation continue to work over Lou with quick tags and double team maneuvers. Lou somehow survives it and eventually makes the hot tag to Al. 

Al's pumped up and cleans house. He swings Mark to the ropes and dropkicks him down. Al continues to work over Mark until Mark makes the tag to Chris. Al doesn't see it. Al continues to focus on Mark. Chris puts Al down with a clip to the knee. 

Tribal Nation work over Al. Chris has Al up in a suplex position and Mark hits a flying press from the top rope but Al manages to get his shoulder up just in time. Mark protests the Ref's count. Mark swings Al to the ropes but Al leapfrogs over Mark and tags in Lou. 

Lou's on fire as he batters Mark. Lou dropkicks Mark down, follows with a gut wrench suplex, then swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Chris breaks it. As the Ref guides Chris to his corner, Lou tags in Al. Lou superkicks Mark into a bridging back suplex by Al. The Ref turns around 1..2..3! 

Chris helps Mark up. Once again they're clearly disappointed. Latin Desire walk over and chat with the Tribal Nation. Tribal Nation hold up Latin Desire's arms. Both teams shake hands as the fans cheer. 

Tribal Nation start to leave. 

WHAM! 

Tribal Nation clothesline Latin Desire from behind! The fans are shocked as Tribal Nation angrily stomp down on Latin Desire. Tribal Nation hurl Latin Desire through the ropes and follow. Tribal Nation swing Al into the steel post, then double back suplex him on the concrete. They pick up Lou and throat drop him on the guard railing. Officials storm the scene. The fans are in a stunned silence. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Ultimate Warrior stands in front of a galactic background. 

"The time is upon us Warriors! Soon the Warrior will arrive and start the quest to be the one true Ultimate Warriorrrrrrrrrr!!!!!"

 

 

 

 

 

[rainmakerrtv]

Art Barr and the Vin Man are the perfect pairing! The fans were clearly not ready for the turn of Tribal Nation. Starting to heat up for Wrestle Rock!

[ErictheDragon]

Los Guerreros remember their matches with matches with the Bombers very definitely then I do.

Konnan squeaks by Chono.

Houston's on his own.

Another flash win for Norton.

We see a dangerous new side of the Tribal Nation

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AWA 

Title Night 

5-16-91

Winnipeg Arena 

 

Ken Resnick: Hello fans and welcome to AWA Title Night, right here on the SCA network. You'll see four big title bouts. Commissioner Magnum TA will be here. And of course, both Hulk Hogan and Gerry Morrow will have live comments regarding their much anticipated WrestleRock cage match. Ok, let's get things going!

 

AWA International Title Bout 

Carlos Colon (C) vs. 'Gorgeous' Gary Young w/Austin Idol 

Colon is razor sharp and focused tonight while Young seems distracted and conflicted. Idol shows looks of frustration every time Colon takes Young down. Colon just overwhelms Young with arm drags, hip tosses, takedowns, and hard hitting shots. Young manages to get in a few bright spots but can't get any serious momentum going. Young completely misses a clothesline off the ropes, Colon swings back and hits Young with a flying body press 1..2..3! 

The fans cheer as Colon holds up his International title. Colon takes a long look at his title before exiting. Young gets to his knees. He looks out at Idol. Idol gives him a sheer look of utter disappointment before walking up the aisle, leaving Young along in the ring. 

Winner of the Match and STILL AWA International Champ- Carlos Colon 

 

AWA TV Title Bout 

Gama Singh (C) vs. Iceman Parsons w/Jackie 

Jackie tries to distract Gama when the bell rings but Gama doesn't fall for it and sees Parsons coming at him. Gama quickly turns around and back drops Parsons. The first few minutes is all Gama. Gama scores several near falls as Parsons barely hangs in there. Things change when Jackie trips Gama coming off the ropes. Gama falls as Parsons drops an elbow on the top of Gama's head. 

Parsons controls the next few minutes with classic heel tactics and stiff shots. Parsons almost gets the win with a jumping high knee but Gama survives. Parsons goes for a back drop but Gama kicks him and follows with a dropkick. Gama regroups and makes the comeback. Gama hits a vertical suplex and goes to the top rope. Jackie distracts Gama but Gama quickly turns his attention back to Parsons. Gama nails him with a missile dropkick. Ding, ding, ding. The bell rings signaling a time limit draw. 

Jackie gets in there and helps Parsons up. The Ref hands Gama the TV title. Jackie gets in Gama's face. While Gama is arguing with Jackie, Parsons runs over and nails Gama from behind. Parsons snatches the TV title. Him and Jackie leave the ring with the title. 

Official decision- A time limit draw. Gama Singh retains the TV title 

 

Resnick is at ringside with AWA Commissioner Magnum TA

Resnick: Welcome Magnum. Things are already getting heated here at Title Night. 

Magnum: I want Mr. Parsons to know, that his behavior is unacceptable and he will return the TV title immediately. Enough said.

Resnick: Very good. Ok, Magnum, switching gears, I know you have some information regarding WrestleRock. 

Magnum: Yes I do Ken. As you know, night 2 of WrestleRock will take place in the Metrodome. Well, night 1's location has been sealed. 

Cheers as Carlos Colon walks out. 

Colon: Commissioner Magnum, I'm very sorry to interrupt you like this but may I please have a moment of your time? 

Magnum: Sure thing Carlos, what's on your mind? 

Colon: Magnum, it has been my upmost honor and privilege to have held this International title. I come to you in a bittersweet moment. I feel this is the right time and I must do this. (pauses and looks down at his title) Magnum, I know the rules and I would like to officially relinquish my International title and use my number one contender right to officially request a world title opportunity. 

The crowd applauds Colon. Resnick and Magnum are a bit taken back. Colon hands Magnum the International title. Magnum looks at the title, then at Colon. 

Magnum: (pauses) Carlos, are you absolutely sure you want to do this? 

Colon: I've never been more sure about anything in my life. 

Magnum: (smiles and nods) Fair enough. (keeps smiling) The timing couldn't be better. Carlos, why don't you come with me. I have something very interesting to talk to you about. (looks at Resnick) Ken, next week on TV, I'll announce WrestleRock's night 2 location. Don't worry, this will all fall into place. 

Magnum and Colon walk to the back. 

Resnick: (awed look) Ok, talk about a curveball! Very bold move by Carlos Colon. I'm sure we'll hear more about all this next week. You won't want to miss that. Fans, in case you forgot, this rule applies only for the world title and not the world tag team titles, which explains the next match coming up. 

 

AWA World Tag Team Title Bout 

Ron Garvin and Dick Slater (C) vs. AWA National Tag Champs, the Heavenly Bodies 

This one keeps the fans on the edge of their seats. Garvin and Slater control segments with their hard hitting, in your face style. The Heavenly Bodies have plenty of moments themselves with their in sync teamwork and high octane offense. The match goes back and forth with a few pier six brawls thrown in.

Garvin slams Prichard and follows with the Garvin stomp. Garvin drops an elbow 1..2..Jimmy breaks it. Slater runs in and knocks Jimmy back. As the Ref guides Slater to his corner, Jimmy grabs Garvin from behind and hits an overhead suplex. 

Heavenly Bodies work over Garvin. They swing Garvin to the ropes and hit a double flapjack. Jimmy covers 1..2..Slater breaks it. Another brawl breaks loose. The Ref gets control. Garvin eventually tags in Slater. 

Slater goes to town on Jimmy and puts him down with a Russian Leg Sweep 1..2..Prichard breaks it. That brings in Garvin and more chaos ensues. During the melee Garvin accidently punches Slater. Slater goes down. Before Garvin can help Slater, Jimmy dropkicks Garvin through the ropes. Jimmy goes to the top rope. Slater staggers up as Prichard nails him with a back stabber. Jimmy follows with a moonsault 1..2..3!!! 

The Heavenly Bodies are celebrating big time. They grab both sets of titles and hold them up high. After more celebrating, they exit. 

Garvin gets back in the ring and helps Slater up. 

WHAM! 

Slater drops Garvin with a punch! 

Slater looks down at Garvin. He contemplates something but ends up just leaving pissed. 

Winners of the match and NEW AWA World Tag Team Champs- The Heavenly Bodies 

 

Resnick is standing in the ring

Resnick: What a night this has been. New world tag team champs the Heavenly Bodies. I sincerely hope Slater and Garvin can patch things up. Ok fans! Joining me now, the immortal Hulk Hogan! 

The place goes bananas as eye of the tiger blasts! Hogan comes down the aisle wearing jeans and his Hulkamania T-Shirt and white headband. He gets in the ring and gives the fans some poses and thumbs up. 

Resnick: Wow Hulk, listen to these people. Hulk, we all know why you're here and what this is all about. At WrestleRock, it'll be you and Gerry Morrow, inside the steel cage. Now Hulk, before we get to that, I have to ask. There's a lot of talk behind the scenes and rumors are running rampant that WrestleRock could indeed be your last match here in the AWA. 

Hulk's look turns serious as he looks around at the crowd. 

Hulk: Well you know something Killer Ken, you're right, there's been a lot going down behind the scenes brother. Nothing is set in stone yet. However, I can guarantee all my Hulkamaniacs this. At WrestleRock, last match or not, Hulkamania is going to put down that no good, coward Gerry Morrow for good! That's a sworn promise by Hulk Hogan brother! So, Gerry Morrow, whatcha gonna do when there's nowhere to run, nowhere to hide and Hulkamania runs wild on youuuuuuuuu! 

The crazy cheers turn to boos as Brenda Britton enters the ring. 

Britton: Hi everybody! (looks at Hogan) What makes you so confident? Who says you're even going to make it to WrestleRock? 

At that point, Jumbo Tsuruta, Mr. Saito and Shinya Hashimoto enter the ring. Brenda smiles and exits. 

Hogan knows what's up and starts unloading on all 3 men! Hogan punches away as the fans go nuts. However, the numbers are just too much. The Japanese take control and give Hogan a beating. They stomp down on Hogan and really put the boots to him. They lift him up and triple powerbomb him down! The crowd's in riot mode. The Japanese pick Hogan up again and deliver another triple powerbomb! The Japanese lift the lifeless Hogan up and hold him. 

The boos reign down as Gerry Morrow enters the ring. He invites Brenda into the ring. Gerry hands her a champagne bottle. Gerry slowly takes off his sunglasses and fedora hat. He takes off his suit jacket. The Japanese hold Hogan as Morrow smiles and walks over. Morrow slaps Hogan a few times, then hits him with 3 headbutts! Morrow snatches the mic. 

Morrow: AHHHHHHHH Hulk Hogan. If WrestleRock is to be your last match in de AWA, then I think it's fitting we have a toast. 

Brenda hands Morrow the champagne bottle. Morrow opens it. 

Morrow: A toast to de official end of Hulkamania

Morrow pours the bottle of champagne over Hogan's head. Morrow takes a swig and spits it in Hogan's face. Security needs to come out and hold some rowdy fans back. The Japanese drop Hogan. Morrow puts his boot on Hogan's chest and holds the champagne bottle up. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Resnick: (alarming look) What a gutless and despicable act by Gerry Morrow. That man has zero redeeming qualities and all I can say is I hope he really gets his comeuppance at WrestleRock. Just disgusting. 

Resnick goes to a commercial so things can calm down

 

AWA World Title Bout 

Kokina (C) w/Adnan Al-Kassie vs. El Canek 

After what just went down, the fans need a reason to cheer. Canek gives it to them as he starts the match strong. Canek staggers Kokina with several forearm blasts. Kokina's teetering. Canek swings off the ropes and puts Kokina down with a flying forearm blast 1..2..Kick Out. Kokina starts to rise as Canek puts him back down with a heels first dropkick. Canek swings off the ropes and hits a body splash 1..2..Kick Out. Canek swings Kokina into the corner and charges in but Kokina lunges forward and clotheslines Canek down. 

Adnan yells words of encouragement to Kokina. Kokina swings Canek to the ropes and puts him down with a big back elbow smash. Kokina picks up Canek and delivers a side slam 1..2..Kick Out. Kokina looks pissed. He swings Canek to the ropes and clamps on a bearhug! Kokina wrenches away as the fans fire Canek up. Kokina strengthens his grip. Canek's in pain but starts shaking his arms. Canek gives Kokina a few ear claps and finally breaks the hold. 

Both men are reeling. Canek swings off the ropes and nails Kokina with a flying shoulder block. Canek moves around and regroups. Kokina starts to rise but Canek nails him with a kneelift. Kokina staggers back as Canek clotheslines him down. Canek goes to the middle ropes and delivers a senton 1..2..Kick Out. Canek swings Kokina to the corner and follows with a running spin kick. As Kokina staggers out, Canek goes to the top rope. Kokina twirls around as Canek nails him with a flying press 1..2..Kokina gets his shoulder up. The fans thought Canek had won it. Canek swings Kokina into the corner and charges in but Kokina nails him with savate kick.

Kokina rests against the corner. Canek slowly rises. Kokina grabs him and headbutts him back down. Kokina swings Canek into the corner and follows with a running hip splash. Kokina grabs Canek and hits a big belly to belly suplex 1..2..Canek gets his shoulder up! Unbelievable! Kokina is outraged. Kokina gives Canek and angry bodyslam and follows with a big standing leg drop 1..Canek gets his foot on the rope..2..but Adnan pushes it off...3! 

Adnan hits the ring with the world title. Adnan hands it to Kokina. Kokina lets out a roar and holds the title up as Adnan points to Kokina. 

Winner of the Match and STILL AWA World Champion- Kokina 

[ErictheDragon]

Austin has cut ties with the last of his Idols.

Icenman with that classic heel move, stealing the title he couldn't officially win.

Colon follows up on his successful title retention by calling his shot for the world title.

One errant punch makes the Heavenly Bodies double champions as well as the breakup of Garvin & Slater!

Morrow and his goons once again put  beat down on the Hulkster.

Some quick thinking by Adnan keeps the title on his monster.