AWA Major League Wrestling

[Autistic Dragon]

A Bunkhouse match makes for a great opener. Royal blames Cooley for his screw up but Wildcat isn't having it. Poor Barr's got no clue what happened.

Peterson slamming Boone must've been a incredible sight & I know I would've popped for it.

Putski blitz's Kelly & even shuts up the Vin Man Yeah!

Glamour Boys win the main event but Hickerson has a backup plan & it works perfectly.

If anyone wasn't sold for Collision in the Coliseum, they are now!

[Scarlet-Left]

Excellent way to hype up the War Games match!

[spaldoni]

AWA

Presents

COLLISION at the COLLISEUM

Saturday, September 3rd

Alumni Coliseum, Richmond KY

 

Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to Collision at the Coliseum. As you can see, the Alumni Coliseum is sold out and these fans are ready for action. All titles will be defended tonight along with the main event, 2 rings inside an enclosed steel cage. Submit or surrender, I'm talking about the War Games. No doubt this will be a historic night for the AWA. Well fans, let's get to the ring for our opening bout. 

 

The British Bombers (Dave Taylor and Johnny Smith) vs. Venomous (Cobra and Scorpio) 

The show kicks off with 2 legit tag teams going at it hard. Both teams are vying for a title shot and whoever comes out victorious will be strongly considered. Neither team holds back. Venomous attack with flying dropkicks, flying presses, snap suplexes, jumping knee drops and high offensive stereo double teaming maneuvers. Bombers bring the bruteness with forearm blasts, European uppercuts, double shoulder blocks, slams, snap mares and solid groundwork. 

Venomous is in control as they hit a double snap suplex on Smith. Scorpio goes to the top rope and goes for the 450 splash but Smith moves. Both men are lying side by side. Smith rolls over and tags in Dave as Scorpio barely makes the tag to Cobra. Dave gets the better of the exchange, swings Cobra to the ropes and flips him over with a knee to the mid section. Dave follows with a double arm suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Dave continues to work over Cobra, then tags in Smith. They swing Cobra to the ropes and double back drop him. Smith picks up Cobra, swings him to the ropes and goes for a clothesline but Cobra ducks, swings back, leapfrogs over Smith and tags in Scorpio. Scorpio springboards over the top rope but Smith puts him down hard with a running forearm blast. Smith swings Scorpio to the ropes and hits a swinging sidewalk slam 1..2..Cobra breaks it with a knee drop from the top rope. Dave runs in and sends Cobra back to his corner with a running high knee. 

The Ref is guiding Dave back. Smith and Scorpio stagger up. Cobra dropkicks Smith from behind as Scorpio cradles him just in time for the Ref to run over and count 1..2..3! Dave's a second too late. Venomous exit as Dave helps Smith up. Venomous walks away with the win, but the Bombers have nothing to be ashamed about. 

Winners of the Match- Venomous

 

Crusher Blackwell vs. "The Beast" Rip Morgan 

This match has some heat. Morgan enters the ring stomping and swinging his chain. The boos turn to cheers as Blackwell comes down the aisle and circles the ring. Morgan's swinging his chain and yelling down at Blackwell. Blackwell grabs a chair and enters the ring. Officials swarm the ring and tell both men to drop their potential weapons. They finally do and go right at each other. The bell rings while they're in a furious clubbing exchange. 

Morgan rakes Blackwell's eyes, swings him to the ropes but Blackwell comes back and steamrolls Morgan over with a shoulder block. Morgan staggers up as Blackwell grabs him and whips him into the corner. Blackwell charges in with a running clothesline. Blackwell picks up Morgan and powerslams him over 1..2..Morgan gets his foot on the rope. Blackwell gets up as Morgan rolls out of the ring. Blackwell goes out after him. Morgan gets back in the ring. As Blackwell gets on the apron, Morgan knocks him off with a big boot to the head. 

Morgan goes to the outside, picks up Blackwell and swings him into the steel post. Morgan slams Blackwell's head on the apron and hurls him back in the ring. Morgan follows with a mauling attack of punches, stomps, choking and rabbit punches. Morgan body slams Blackwell, hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a stomp to the head 1..2..Kick Out. Morgan yells at the Ref. Blackwell staggers up and is leaning against the ropes, bleeding. Morgan swings off the ropes and charges but Blackwell back drops him over the top rope! 

The Ref starts counting and reaches 8, when Blackwell stops it by rolling under the ropes to the outside. Morgan staggers up as Blackwell body slams him on the concrete. Blackwell picks up Morgan and swings him into the steel post. Now Morgan is bleeding. Blackwell hurls Morgan back into the ring. Blackwell gets in the ring, picks up Morgan, swings him into the corner and charges in with an avalanche! Morgan staggers forward, spins around and falls on his back as Blackwell swings off the ropes and hits a big splash 1..2..3! Big Pop! Blackwell goes out and gets Morgan's chain. Blackwell gets in the ring and looks down at the lifeless Morgan and decides the damage has been done. Blackwell raises the chain and walks away with it. 

Winner of the Match- Crusher Blackwell 

 

"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko vs. Corporal Kirchner 

Kirchner gets the pumped up "USA" chants as he hits the ring waving the American Flag. The thundering boos pour down as Larry arrogantly walks to the ring, well he doesn't make it inside because he wants to play the psychological stalling game. The bell rings and the fans quickly tire of Larry's outside stalling. The boos come down hard as Larry walks around the ring, yelling at the Ref, Kirchner and the fans. Larry gets close to the ring but starts arguing with the fans. The fans go nuts as Kirchner reaches down and pulls Larry up to the apron by his hair. Kirchner unloads on Larry, then suplexes him back in the ring. 

Kirchner pulls Larry up and drags him to the corner. Kirchner puts his boot on the top turnbuckle and slams Larry's head on it. Kirchner swings Larry to the opposite corner and follows with a running clothesline. Kirchner grabs Larry and hits a vertical suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Kirchner picks up Larry but Larry nails him with a quick spin kick, followed by a gut wrench suplex. Larry sits and rests a minute.

Larry picks up Kirchner and hits a butterfly suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Larry stomps down on Kirchner and spits on him. Larry swings Kirchner to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Kirchner kicks him. Kirchner regroups. Larry staggers up as Kirchner clotheslines him down. Kirchner stomps down on Larry and spits on him. Kirchner picks Larry up and atomic drops him into the turnbuckles. Larry hits hard and staggers back as Kirchner rolls him up 1..2..No! Larry barely kicks out. Kirchner swings Larry to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Larry stops, grabs Kirchner and hits a jumping double arm DDT 1..2..3! WOW! What a move! Larry rolls out of the ring, regains his composure and pats himself on the back. 

Winner of the Match- Larry Zbyszko 

 

AWA National Tag Team Title Bout

The Quebec Coalition (C) w/Frenchy Martin vs. The Technicians 

Frenchy proudly waves the Quebec Flag as Charland and Lefon proudly hold up their tag titles and taunt the Technicians with them. 

Neither team gains an advantage for the first few minutes but engage in some nice back and forth exchanges. Technicians start to get some momentum by outclassing the Quebecs with pure scientific wrestling. Frenchy stops this by tripping Fleming from the outside. Fleming staggers into a savate kick by Lefon. Rheingans comes in as does Charland but the Ref guides Rheingans back which allows the Quebecs to double slam Fleming.

Lefon works Fleming over and hits a delayed vertical suplex, then tags in Charland. Charland crashes down with a forearm drop from the middle ropes 1..2..Kick Out. Charland puts his strength to good use and works over Fleming. Charland hits an inverted atomic drop. followed by a quick belly to belly suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Charland berates the Ref for too long, then goes for a suplex but Fleming blocks in and suplexes Charland! Fleming rolls over and tags in Rheingans. 

Rheingans hits a German suplex on Charland. Lefon comes in but Rheingans grabs him and hits a gut wrench suplex. Rheingans works over Charland with a variety of suplexes and slams, then tags in Fleming. They double suplex Charland. Fleming swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Lefon breaks it. Rheingans comes in and punches Lafon back to the corner. Fleming hits a neckbreaker on Charland and tags in Rheingans. Rheingans hits a jumping knee drop 1..2..Lefon kicks Rheingans head to break it. Fleming runs in but the Ref guides him back. Lefon puts Rheingans down with a running forearm blast, then drags Charland to his corner and tags himself in. 

Lefon hits 3 consecutive backbreakers on Rheingans, rolls him over and applies the Boston Crab. Fleming comes in but the Ref guides him back which allows Frenchy to hand Charland the Quebec flag. Frenchy runs over and distracts both Fleming and the Ref as Charland comes in and hits Rheingans back with the Quebec flag. Charland goes back to the corner. The Ref is still arguing with Frenchy, trying to get him back to his side. Fleming sees opportunity, runs in and clotheslines Lefon to break the hold. Fleming follows that by knocking Charland off the apron. Fleming drags Rheingans to the corner and tags himself in. Frenchy is losing it. The fans go wild as Fleming grabs Lafon and applies the rear naked chokehold. Charland staggers up and into the ring but Rheingans is able to run in and hit Charland with a cutter! The Ref sees Lafon is out and signals for the bell! The fans are up and cheering. Rheingans is favoring his back but that doesn't ruin this moment. Frenchy is having a meltdown. 

The fans stand up and cheer as the Technicians hold the titles high. 

Winners of the Match and NEW AWA National Tag Team Champs- The Technicians

 

AWA TV Title Bout

Nick Busick (C) vs. Billy Jack Strong 

During the introductions these two powerhouses have an intense stare down. The bell rings and Billy gives Nick a double bicep pose followed by a trap pose. Billy wants a test of strength. He mocks Nick's shoulder reminding him of the damage he did to it. This pisses Nick off and he wants the test of strength. They lock hands and push into each other. Nick gets the upper hand as Billy kicks him in the gut and body slams him down. Billy stomps down on Nick, picks him up and presses him over his head, but Nick shakes himself free, hops down and puts Billy down with a clubbing shot to the back of the head.

Nick stomps away on Billy's shoulder, picks him up and hits a shoulder breaker for payback 1..2..Kick Out. Nick body slams Billy and follows with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Nick swings Billy hard into the corner and follows with a running knee to the mid section. Nick grabs Billy and hits a rib breaker 1..2..Billy gets his foot on the rope. Nick swings Billy into the opposite corner and charges in but Billy springs his boots up and nails Nick. Billy rests against the turnbuckles as Nick falls back and down. 

Nick starts to rise but Billy nails him with a knee lift. Billy picks up Nick and pushes him into the corner, then goes off with kicks, punches and knees to the mid section. Billy suplexes Nick out of the corner. Billy hops on the middle ropes and comes down with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Billy swings Nick to the ropes and clamps on the bearhug! Billy wrenches away as the fans cheer Nick on. Nick pumps his fists and breaks the hold with consecutive ear claps. Billy releases as Nick clotheslines him down. Nick clears the cobwebs. 

Billy staggers up as Nick kicks him and hoists him up on his shoulder, then runs with him and slams him into the turnbuckles. Billy's hanging there as Nick kicks away. Billy slides down as Nick continues to stomp away. Nick picks Billy up and swings him hard into the opposite corner, Billy staggers out as Nick grabs him and whips him hard into the other corner. Nick grabs Billy and swings him into the corner and charges in but Billy basically collapses and moves as Nick hits hard shoulder first.

Billy regroups, grabs the ropes and stomps away on Nick, then follows with several knee drops. Billy picks up Nick and Snake Eyes him on the top turnbuckles. Billy pumps himself up. He picks up Nick and presses him over his head, then slams him down. Billy flexes after that display of sheer power. Billy slowly covers 1..2..Kick Out. An irate Billy, hurls Nick out of the ring. The Ref tries to hold Billy back but Billy argues and pushes him aside. Billy goes to the outside.

Billy waits for Nick to rise. Nick slowly rises as Billy charges but Nick grabs him and hits a Spinebuster Slam on the concrete! Unbelievable! The Ref is counting. Nick barley rises and rolls into the ring as the Ref hits 10! Billy is down on the outside and Nick is lying in the ring. Both men are hurting bad after this battle. 

Winner of the Match by C.O. and STILL AWA TV Champ- Nick Busick 

 

Lance Russell: My goodness fans, that was certainly a collision between Nick Busick and Billy Jack Strong. What a night it's been so far. The Technicians are the New AWA National tag champs, what a match that was. No doubt they're going to have some stiff competition. I'm sure Venomous has a claim for a shot. Plenty more to come when we get back from a short intermission. 

 

INTERMISSION 

 

ANYTHING GOES MATCH! 

Polynesian Power (Jimmy Snuka and Kokina) vs. Carlos Colon and TNT w/Curtis Iaukea 

The fans barely have time to settle back in because Polynesian Power, Carlos Colon and TNT start going at it before anybody reaches the ring. The fans get to cheer early as Snuka and Kokina double slam Iaukea in the aisle. Snuka and Colon battle all around the ring, hitting each other with kendo sticks and chairs. Both men are already bleeding as they beat each other senseless. Kokina and TNT take it to the ring. TNT gets the upper hand by throwing some substance into Kokina's face. TNT swings Kokina to the ropes and puts him down with a jumping spin kick. TNT works over Kokina in a vicious way but can't put him down.

Snuka and Colon continue to tear into each other on the outside. It's a miracle they're still standing. Kokina finally comes back on TNT with chops and thrusts, then puts him down with a headbutt. Kokina chokes TNT on the bottom rope and gets to do it as long as he wants. TNT is able to slither to the outside. 

Colon whips Snuka into the guard rail. Kokina goes out after TNT but Colon hops on the apron and nails Kokina with a flying clothesline. Colon helps TNT up and they pick up their kendo sticks and start wailing away on Kokina. 

WHAM! Snuka hits Colon from behind with a garbage can. TNT looks over as Snuka hits him with the garbage can. Snuka rolls Colon into the ring. Snuka hops on the apron but Iaukea hits him with a chair. Everybody is down. 

Iaukea helps TNT up. TNT nails Snuka with a thrust to the throat, grabs Snuka, slams his head on the apron and hurls him into the ring for Colon. Colon staggers up, grabs the top rope and chokes Snuka with his boot. TNT grinds his elbow into Snuka's face while Colon chokes him with his boot. 

Iaukea gets his kendo stick but Kokina rises, snatches it and beats Iaukea down with it. TNT charges but Kokina swings the kendo stick and knocks TNT down. Colon goes to the outside but Kokina puts him down with a kendo stick clothesline. 

Kokina grabs TNT and hurls him into the ring. Kokina helps Snuka up and tells him something. Snuka's bleeding bad but smiles. The fans go nuts as Snuka goes to the top rope. Kokina grabs TNT and hits a Samoan Drop! Snuka follows with the Superfly Splash! 1..2..3! Massive Cheers! 

Winners of the Match- Polynesian Power

 

AWA International Open Challenge Title Bout

El Canek (C) vs. ???

Canek enters the ring looking like a million bucks after a successful tour of Australia. The fans cheer as he holds up his title. He hands it to the Ref and waits for his mystery challenger.

There's a stir and commotion as none other than Verne Gagne walks into the ring. He converses with the ring announcer and Ref, then walks out and takes a seat at the announcer's table. 

The announcer announces the mystery opponent and it's MIKE GEORGE. George had some AWA success in the past when Bulldog Bob Brown got him back on track and gave him his Bulldog moniker. After a few months, George abruptly left and we haven't seen him for quite sometime.

George enters the ring and gives the fans a wave. The bell rings and we start out with a handshake. 

The first few minutes is solid mat work and quick exchanges. Canek gets a nice segment with some submission moves. He puts George down with a spinning leg lariat and follows by working over George's leg. He even clamped on the figure four and bow and arrow but to George's credit he was able to reach the ropes on the figure four and survive the bow and arrow. 

The tide turned when Canek went for a flying press but George ducked it and quickly hit a Russian Leg Sweep but Canek kicked out. George gets a little frustrated and starts being more aggressive. George goes for a back drop but Canek hits a sunset flip 1..2..Kick Out. George quickly gets up and angrily goes for a clothesline but Canek hits a drop toe hold. George gets to the ropes. Canek grabs George and hits a snap suplex. Canek swings George to the corner but George stumbled into the Ref and bumped him out of the ring. Canek grabs George and hits a belly to back suplex. Canek has him pinned but the Ref is still on the outside. Canek realizes this and stands up. 

The place goes crazy with boos as GREG GAGNE hits the ring and goes to the top rope. Canek is getting ready to go and check on the Ref but Gagne nails him from behind with a missile dropkick! The boos are at an all time high. Gagne helps George up. They swing Canek to the ropes and go for a double clothesline but Canek ducks, swings off the ropes and clotheslines them both down. Canek hoists Gagne up and applies the Argentine backbreaker! Gagne is screaming in pain. Verne is on the outside with an expressionless face. 

Wait a minute! GAMA SINGH hits the ring and nails Canek with a lead pipe to the back of the head. For good measure, Gama clamps on the Cobra Clutch to make sure Canek's out. Gama drags Gagne out of the ring. 

George gets up. The Ref slowly enters the ring. George smiles as he hops on the middle ropes and comes down with a knee drop 1..2..3! What just happened?!?! 

Massive boos as the Ref hands Mike George the title. Gama helps Gagne into the ring. Gagne grabs the mic. He's still in agonizing pain. 

"Dad, I told you I would do it! I'm going to make the AWA great again! The winner of this match and NEW AWA International champion, Marvelous Mike George!" 

George raises the title and celebrates like he won the Super Bowl, then hugs Greg. 

Verne stands up, smiles and nods up at Greg and George before leaving. On the way out, Greg is seen handing Gama an envelope. 

Winner of the match and NEW AWA International Champ- Mike George 

 

AWA World Tag Team Title Bout 

The Bruise Brothers (C) vs. Tatsumi Fujinami and Yoshiaki Yatsu 

Both teams are looking focused and ready. After some stalling it looks like Snowman and Cameron will be in the ring tonight as Tony Atlas heads to the outside. 

Bruise Brothers try to intimidate the Japanese with their strength and power but the Japanese aren't intimidated and set the pace at the beginning. Yoshi is all over Snowman as he goes to town with karate chops, swings him to the ropes, back drops him and quickly clamps on the abdominal stretch. Cameron runs in but Fujinami sends him back with a flying kick. Yoshi tags in Fujinami. Yoshi swings Snowman to the ropes as Fujinami nails him with a double axehandle. Fujinami works over Snowman and applies the Dragon Sleeper. Snowman is fading but Cameron comes off the top rope and nails Fujinami with a double fist to the back of his head. Yoshi runs in but the Ref guides him back, which allows Cameron to beat down Fujinami and body slam him down. Snowman makes the tag. 

Cameron swings Fujinami to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Cameron hits a backbreaker, hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a diving headbutt 1..2..Kick Out. Cameron picks Fujinami up for an atomic drop but Fujinami flips over, pushes Cameron into the turnbuckles, grabs him and hits a bridging back suplex 1..2..Snowman breaks it. Yoshi runs in and karate kicks Snowman back. Fujinami makes the tag to Yoshi as Cameron tags in Snowman. 

Snowman punches away as Yoshi chops away. Snowman misses a big punch as Yoshi grabs him and hits an overhead suplex. Yoshi swings Snowman to the ropes and hits a fish hook clothesline 1..2..Kick Out. Yoshi picks Snowman up but Snowman yanks him in and puts him down with a short arm clothesline. Snowman tags in Cameron. 

They double hip toss Yoshi across the ring. Yoshi staggers up and they double clothesline him down. Cameron covers 1..2..Yoshi gets his shoulder up. Cameron works over Yoshi with power moves, then swings him to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Yoshi uses Cameron's back to flip over and tag in Fujinami. 

Fujinami chops away on Cameron, then chops him down with kicks. Fujinami slams Cameron, hops on the middle ropes and hits a flying leg drop 1..2..Snowman breaks it with a double axehandle. Fujinami tags in Yoshi. They swing Cameron to the ropes and double back drop him. Cameron staggers up as Yoshi grabs him and hits a sit out powerbomb! OMG! 1..2..Snowman kicks Yoshi in the face to break it. 

Tony Atlas is on the other side and yanks Fujinami off the apron. Atlas puts Fujinami down with a jumping headbutt! Atlas distracts the Ref.

Snowman picks up Yoshi and sends him flying with an overhead suplex. Snowman helps Cameron up. They swing Yoshi to the ropes and hit a double flying shoulder tackle 1..2..3! 

Atlas runs in the ring and hands them the titles. All 3 flex and hold the titles up. They're a true and united force. 

Winners of the Match and STILL AWA World tag team champs- The Bruise Brothers

 

AWA WORLD TITLE BOUT

Bad News Brown (C) vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat 

Former AWA World Champ, Ricky Steamboat gets a huge ovation as he enters the ring, looking in phenomenal shape. Bad News Brown walks down the aisle looking mean and intense with the title around his waist. He enters the ring and starts jawing and pointing at Steamboat. Big time feel as the introductions are made. The Ref holds up the title and signals for the bell. It's on! 

Brown continues to jaw at Steamboat, then charges but Steamboat arm drags him over, Brown jumps up and charges again but Steamboat arm drags him over. Brown charges yet again and Steamboat hip tosses him. Brown rises as Steamboat dropkicks him down 1..2..Kick Out. Brown rolls out of the ring to regroup. Brown hops on the apron and dares Steamboat to come over. Steamboat obliges as Brown takes a wild swing but Steamboat ducks and back suplexes Brown back into the ring. Brown staggers up as Steamboat executes a flying scissors takeover followed by a scissor lock. Brown's in trouble but manages to reach the ropes. Steamboat swings Brown into the corner and attempts a monkey flip but Brown holds the ropes as Steamboat crashes to the canvas. Brown takes a breather.

Steamboat staggers up as Brown headbutts him down. Brown stomps away on Steamboat and drops several fists on his head. Brown picks Steamboat up, runs with him and slams his head on the turnbuckles. Brown slams Steamboat's head several more times on the turnbuckle then picks him up and slams him down. Brown backs up, takes a couple steps and hits a leg drop 1..2..Kick Out. Brown slides under the ring and drags Steamboat over. Brown drops an elbow on Steamboat's throat. Brown gets back in the ring, lifts Steamboat up and throat drops him on the top rope 1..2..Steamboat gets his foot on the rope. Brown berates the Ref. Brown hoists Steamboat on the turnbuckles and follows. Brown goes for a superplex but Steamboat fights it, punches away and punches Brown off the turnbuckles. Brown slowly staggers up as Steamboat regroups and nails him with a flying brain chop. The fans fire Steamboat up.

Steamboat swings Brown to the ropes and backdrops him. Brown gets up and takes a wild swing but Steamboat atomic drops him into the turnbuckles. Brown hits hard and staggers back as Steamboat dropkicks him back into the turnbuckles. Steamboat hoists Brown on the turnbuckles. Steamboat hops up and hits a back suplex 1..2..Brown kicks out. Steamboat swings Brown to the ropes and hits a flying back elbow smash 1..2..Kick Out. Steamboat picks up Brown but Brown lowblows him. Steamboat falls over as Brown falls back to recuperate. 

The Ref's checking on Steamboat. Brown staggers up and goes to the corner. He seems to have a plan as he unties the top turnbuckle pad and takes it off. Brown walks over and stomps on Steamboat. Brown hoists Steamboat up and lays him across the top turnbuckles, then follows with a headbutt to the mid section. Brown lifts up Steamboat and slams him down 1..2..Kick Out. Brown stomps away and picks Steamboat up. Brown's going to slam Steamboat's head on the exposed turnbuckle but Steamboat elbows him in the gut and follows with several chops. Steamboat picks up Brown and hot shots him on the top rope. Both men are down and out. 

Both men stagger up as Steamboat whips Brown into the corner but Brown reverses it and whips Steamboat in. Brown charges but Steamboat moves. Brown hits hard and falls back as Steamboat goes to the outside and hits a springboard splash 1..2..Brown gets his foot on the rope. Steamboat swings Brown to the ropes and puts him down with a big chop. Steamboat goes to the top rope. Brown staggers up as Steamboat comes down with another brain chop 1..2..Kick Out. Steamboat swings Brown into the corner and charges in. Steamboat goes for a jumping corner splash but Brown moves as Steamboat's head crashes down on the exposed turnbuckle. Steamboat staggers back as Brown hits him with the Ghetto Blaster 1..2..3! The crowd goes silent. 

Brown rolls out of the ring, grabs his title and holds it up with an exhausted look. Bad News is for real. 

Winner of the Match and STILL AWA World Champ- Bad News Brown

 

Lance Russell: Fans this event has certainly lived up to its name. With the shocking return of Greg Gagne, Mike George is now the AWA International champ. Bruise Brothers retain and we just saw Bad News Brown retain in an incredible match with Ricky Steamboat. Well, you know what's next. It's the War Games....

Boos as Brenda Britton storms out.

Britton: Look Lance, I know a lot of people are watching on closed circuit out there. Listen up everybody. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Gerry Morrow, please call me asap at 555-SHOP. Ok, toooodles. 

Lance: Well Brenda Britton's still on the hunt for Gerry Morrow. Speaking of closed circuit, tonight will be the last closed circuit event for the AWA. The AWA is venturing into the new world of pay per view with our next big event, Super Clash 2. More on the AWA's biggest event of the year in the months to come. Well, the cage is down and we're set for the War Games. Here's the rules. 2 men start out. A coin toss determines the order as every 2 minutes another wrestler enters. When all 10 men are in the cage, the War Games begins and it's submit or surrender. 10 men, 2 rings, inside an enclosed steel cage. This will be a war. 

 

The War Games Match! 

Jerry "The King" Lawler, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, "The Fabulous One" Steve Keirn, "The Z-Man" Tom Zenk, "The Latin Heartthrob" Al Perez

VS.

Tommy "Wildfire" Rich, "The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol, Dream Machine, "Everybody's Compadre" Alberto Madril, "Terrific" Terry Taylor w/Baby Doll 

 

Top notch light show when the teams make their way down the aisle.

Nuclear heat as Rich leads his team to the cage. Rich is wearing a T-Shirt that says "Lawler's a Gutless Quitter" 

The place explodes as Lawler leads his men to the cage. 

The scene is set and the place is electric. 

Tom Zenk steps into the cage and invites Terry Taylor in. Taylor takes his glitter robe off and gets in there. The door closes and the bell rings. Let's do this! 

The fans cheer as Zenk and Taylor go toe to toe. Taylor gets the upper hand, swings Zenk to the ropes but Zenk reverses it and back drops Taylor into the other ring. Taylor staggers up as Zenk jumps on the ropes of Ring 1 and leaps into Ring 2 with a diving clothesline on Taylor. Zenk picks up Taylor and hurls him headfirst into the cage! Taylor's already busted open as he staggers around and into a superkick from Zenk! The crowd's going nuts. 

The 2 minutes ends as the Ref flips the coin. He points to Rich's team and says "you're up". 

Dream Machine runs in like a madman but Zenk's ready and unloads on him. Zenk fires away on Dream, swings him to the ropes and dropkicks him down. Zenk picks him up and body slams him. Zenk goes to the top rope, just below the cage's roof. Taylor comes from behind and pushes Zenk off. Taylor gets into Ring 1 and helps Dream up. Dream and Taylor stomp away on Zenk and relish in the advantage. They hoist Zenk up and ram him headfirst into the cage. Zenk's busted open. Dream and Taylor pull him out and double suplex him. 

The 2 minutes end and the fans go nuts when Bob Armstrong enters! 

Dream and Taylor charge but Bob double clotheslines them down. Bob jumps down and just pounds away on Dream's face. Bob gets up and hits a jumping knee drop on Taylor. Bob picks up Dream and hurls his body into the cage. Bob picks up Dream and grinds his mask into the cage. Taylor comes from behind and nails Bob with a knee to the back. Zenk gets up and sends Taylor into the cage with a running high knee. 

The 2 minutes end and Al Madril runs in to the chorus of boos. 

Madril charges but Zenk and Bob double back drop him. Zenk and Bob swing Madril to the ropes and put him down with a double back elbow smash. Zenk gets clipped from behind by Taylor. Taylor hurls Zenk over the ropes into Ring 2. Bob goes at Taylor but Dream grabs Bob's hair from behind and hurls him face first into the cage. Taylor works over Zenk in Ring 2 and puts him down with a swinging neckbreaker. Madril gets up. Him and Dream grind Bob's face into the cage until he's a bloody mess.

The 2 minutes end and the girls scream as Steve Keirn runs in. 

Keirn grabs Madril by his hair and slams his head several times into the cage. Dream goes after him but Keirn grabs his head and slams it into Madril's head. In Ring 2, Taylor goes for an atomic drop but Zenk reverses it and atomic drops Taylor into the cage. Keirn grabs Madril by his hair and slams his face into the cage. Madril's bleeding bad. Dream attacks Keirn from behind but Bob's there quick and lowblows Dream. 

The 2 minutes end and major boos as Austin Idol hits the ring.

However, Zenk leaps off Ring 2s ropes and nails Idol with a flying dropkick. Bob, Zenk and Keirn grab Idol and throw him into the cage. Madril hits Keirn from behind and hurls him into Ring 2. Dream nails Bob with a forearm shot to the back of the head and hurls him into Ring 2. Dream and Madril work over Bob and Keirn. Zenk goes for another jump off the ropes but Taylor pulls the ropes and Zenk takes a crotch shot. Idol staggers up and gives Zenk a shin breaker. Idol applies the Las Vegas Leglock as Taylor stomps away on Zenk. 

The 2 minutes end and big time cheers as Al Perez storms in.

Taylor goes after him but Perez ducks his clothesline attempt, swings off the ropes and clotheslines Taylor down. Perez nails Idol and yanks him away from Zenk. Perez swings Idol to the ropes and puts him down with a flying back elbow smash. Perez hops on the middle ropes. Idol staggers up as Perez puts him down with a flying forearm smash. Perez picks up Idol and slams him into the cage. In Ring 2, Bob and Keirn comeback on Madril and Dream. Keirn swings Madril to the ropes and back drops him into the cage. The fans pop as Bob piledrives Dream down.

The 2 minutes end and thundering heat as Baby Doll cheers on Tommy Rich when he enters the cage.

Rich goes after Perez but Perez back drops him into Ring 2. Perez helps up Zenk. Perez and Zenk go into Ring 2. Bob punches Tommy into a Keirn punch. Tommy staggers into a Zenk punch, then spins into a Perez punch. Idol and Taylor get into Ring 2 and attack just as Dream and Madril attack from the other side. They all stomp down on Perez, Zenk, Bob and Keirn. They all help Rich up. Rich and Taylor hurl Zenk into the cage. Rich and Madril hurl Keirn into the cage. Rich and Dream take pleasure in hurling Bob into the cage. Rich and Idol pick up Perez. Idol slaps Perez, then him and Rich hurl Perez into the cage. The heels stand tall and head into Ring 1. They all smile at Lawler and wait. 

The 2 minutes end and Jerry Lawler knows what he's facing as he steps in. LET THE WARGAMES BEGIN! 

Epic ovation as Lawler goes in hard and punches away on everybody. The crowd's going crazy! Lawler's cleaning house but the numbers catch up and the heels go to work. Everybody stomps away on Lawler. They pick him up and hold him. Rich smiles bright and slaps Lawler several times across the face. Rich grabs him, runs with him and slams him face first into the cage. They pull Lawler out. They all hoist him up and drop him. Lawler's a bloody mess. Rich yells at the Ref and says "It's time!" Baby Doll gets the cage door open. Rich chokes Lawler while everybody kicks and punches him. The Ref is ready to run in but NO!

Bob, Keirn, Perez and Zenk run into Ring 1 and go wild with fists! The fans are up and screaming. Zenk hurls Taylor into Ring 2, springs off the ropes and puts Taylor down with a flying press, then follows with a series of fists. Keirn slams Madril's head on the turnbuckle several times, then rams his face into the cage several times. Bob grinds Dream's face into the cage until his mask actually starts to tear. Perez works over Idol and in what might be the move of the night, helicopter drops Idol into Ring 2! Lawler gets up and pulls his strap down. Rich tries to run out of the cage but Lawler grabs him by his tights, pulls him back, spins him around and puts him down with a slap heard around the world. Lawler picks up Rich and hurls him into the cage. Lawler grabs Rich and hurls him into the opposite side. Lawler grabs Rich and hurls him back to this side. Lawler picks up a bloody Rich and hurls him back to the other side. Rich just sinks down. 

In Ring 2, Zenk misses a clothesline and Taylor swings back and hits the flying 5 Arm! Madril stops Keirn's momentum with a mule kick, grabs him and hits a running bulldog. Bob is fired up and charges Dream but Dream back drops him into the cage. Perez works over Idol and attempts a Thesz Press but Idol holds on and hot shots Perez into the cage. Dream and Madril help Rich out by attacking Lawler. They hurl Lawler into the cage and try and revive Rich. 

Idol pulls Perez out and lays his leg on the bottom rope. Idol stomps and drops several knees on Perez's leg. Idol clamps on the Las Vegas Leglock. The Ref runs around on the outside and listens to see if Perez will quit. Baby Doll's screaming at the Ref. Idol's yelling at the Ref, saying he's out but Perez is shaking his head NO. Zenk and Keirn save the day by attacking Idol and hurling him into the cage. 

Madril and Taylor run into Ring 2 and have a furious exchange with Zenk and Keirn. Dream slams Bob down and follows with several jumping elbow drops. Rich finally gets up and goes to work on Lawler. Rich pushes Lawler into the corner and hits him with several bionic elbows to his bloody head. Rich grinds Lawler's face into the cage. 

Everybody is bloody, battered and bruised. Dream swings Bob towards the cage but Bob reverses it and swings Dream into the cage. Bob picks up Dream and hits a Jawbreaker. Bob picks up Dream and drops him with another Jawbreaker. In Ring 2, Taylor hoists up Zenk but Zenk back drops him over. Taylor staggers up as Zenk superkicks him into the cage. Madril attempts to suplex Keirn but Keirn fights it, hoists Madril up and drops him crotch first on the top rope. Idol goes after Perez but Perez kicks him in the gut and suplexes him into the cage. 

Bob nails Rich from behind and hits a Russian Leg Sweep. Bob helps Lawler up. Lawler shakes the cobwebs. The fans are up and cheering as Lawler hoists Rich up and piledrives him down. Lawler picks up Rich again and hits another piledriver. Lawler goes to the top rope. Bob grabs Rich's legs and applies the figure four! As Bob's wrenching away, Lawler crashes down with a fist drop. Lawler repeats this several times. The Ref opens the cage door and runs in. Bob's going to town with the figure four as Lawler crashes down with another fist drop. The Ref jumps down by Rich, then hops up and signals for the bell! 

The fans blow the roof off the Alumni Coliseum! 

Zenk, Keirn and Perez head into Ring 1. Rich is a crimson mask and isn't moving. Idol, Dream, Madril and Taylor are laying in their pools of blood. 

They're all bleeding bad, but Lawler, Armstrong, Zenk, Keirn and Perez all shake hands and raise their arms in victory as the fans are up and cheering. 

 

Winners of the War Games- Jerry Lawler, Bob Armstrong, Tom Zenk, Steve Keirn and Al Perez 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Venomous starts the night with a major win.

Blackwell crushes the Beast.

Larry Z breaks out a devastating new finisher against the Corporal.

Fleming's rear naked choke is as effective as ever. Congratulations to the new National tag team champions, The Technicans.

Busick wins one hell of a slugfest to retain his title.

Polynesian Power stands tall after a grueling battle with Iaukea's Killers.

The incredible reign of El Canek is over thanks to...Greg Gagne, Mike George & Gama Singh. Did NOT see that coming.

Thanks to the numbers game, the Bruise Brothers retain.

Bad News sends shockwaves through the AWA by defeating Ricky Steamboat.

And now what we've all been waiting for, WAR GAMES! Heels win the coin toss because obviously. Love that every time a heel enters the face their feuding with is right behind them. It's also funny to me how the entering heel is knocked on his but while the faces all clear house. Great chaotic ending with the despised Rich being the one to surrender.

Another great Spaldoni supershow!

[kevinmcfl]

Great event with so much going on.  I like how you called on previous injuries and things to help develop the matches.  I kept thinking Billy Jack Strong was going to beat Bully as you kept mentioning the shoulder.  Booking is one thing but writing it in a forum like ours it is often had to paint a picture of what is going on but you did an awesome job!

I have always hated Greg Gagne and now I hate him even more!  Great booking once again!  Mike George has risen from the scrap heap to champion... Good for him!

I'm really interested to see what is next for Iaukea.  He and Colon have been so violently successful here for the last year or so.  Will it continue?  

Frenchy is "having a meltdown."  That cracked me up.

Having Bad News go over Steamboat really solidifies him as a champion.  This match had me wondering what was going to happen ever since you announced it.  Steamboat is BIG TIME.... Now Bad News is BIGGER TIME!  Can't wait to see what's next.  

WAR GAMES... so well written... awesome match.... all the fans go home happy!  Great job.

So where is Gerry Morrow?

And we are on to Pay Per View!!!  The future is here!

[GeneJackson95]

Collision at the Coliseum certainly delivered! I've always said it and I still stand by it, no one in the game is more effective at building to a big card and making every match mean something like you Spaldoni!

One of your biggest accomplishments IMO is turning Greg Gagne into an effective heel and buy did he bring the heat tonight along with Gama helping Mike George win the International title from El Canek! 

Bruise Brothers retain the titles....who can stop these guys??

Bad News retains over Steamboat! I think this win was crucial for Bad News to ascend to another level of stardom here....I'm happy to see Bad News reaching way more of this potential in this game than he was able to IRL.

WOW.....what a main event the Wargames was! As mentioned it was well booked with everyone crossing paths in the course of the match that needed to and the fans certainly went home happy seeing the dastardly Tommy Rich get his in the end! I hope at some point Ol' Wildfire manages to find his way back to Alabama even if for just a little while.

Great show bud!

[LowBlowPodcast]

So much movement in the AWA. The War Games definitely set the bar pretty high for the gang warfare in Dawn of War. The key for these types of matches are to give shine to everyone ad you did good stuff there. Tommy Rich gets what's coming to him and rightfully so. His run on top has been a standard (once again) for us to try and match. Don't sleep on Bad News being the man either... he is without question the toughest guy on the block and he can go with anyone in the ring.

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 9-9-87

 

Poison's 'I want action' plays as all the highlights from Collision at the Coliseum is shown. The final shot is Jerry Lawler, Bob Armstrong, Steve Keirn, Tom Zenk and Al Perez standing tall in the cage. 

 

Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Well, you just saw all the highlights and boy did a lot go down at the Alumni Coliseum. Collision at the Coliseum was a tremendous success. We'll be talking a lot more about it throughout tonight's show. Now, a number of wrestlers who participated in that event, especially the WarGames match, are still at home recuperating. However, we have plenty of solid action in store for you. Corporal Kirchner takes on Jesse Barr in our main event. You'll see the new National tag team champs, the Technicians as well as the returning Bruce Hart. Plus, the debut of a new tag team, the Teamsters. And we'll be hearing from the still reigning AWA world champ Bad News Brown. Right now, the controversial new International champ Mike George is slated for action. 

 

AWA International Champ "Marvelous" Mike George w/Greg Gagne vs. Sam Smith

Gagne arrogantly leads George to the ring. George is wearing a black boxing robe with 'Marvelous' written in gold letters on the back. George smiles as he unties his robe, opens it up and shows off the International title around his waist. Gagne smiles and points to it as the fans boo. Gagne takes the belt off George's waist and hands it to him. More boos as George holds it up high. 

After a pure showcase, George wins the match with a Russian Leg Sweep. Gagne then escorts him too ringside.

 

Resnick: In a shocking upset at Collision, Mike George defeated El Canek for that International....

Gagne: Whoa! Hold on one second Resnick! What do you mean by shocking upset? Mike George is the most technically sound wrestler in the world today. The outcome wasn't surprising at all. So, what's your problem nerd? 

Resnick: (rolls his eyes) Great to have you back Greg.

Gagne: Don't get wise with me.

Resnick: Well, I will point out, it took interference from you and a lead pipe from Gama Singh to end El Canek's incredible and honorable reign. How Mike George won the title was far from honorable. Mike, you're not the same man I remember.

Mike: Greg, you're right. This doofus has no respect and maybe I should give him a lesson.

Gagne: That might be a good idea and I for one, would love to see that. Watch yourself Resnick and for now just shut up and listen. Months ago, I made a promise to my Dad, the great Verne Gagne, that I would make the AWA great again. Well, at Collision, my man Mike George has finally brought pride and prestige back to the AWA by winning the International title. We're going to represent the AWA all over the world and we're going to bring it back up to my Dad's standards. Mike, from the bottom of my heart, congratulations and thank you. This is only the beginning. 

Mike: Greg, it's my pleasure. This title is for you, me, Verne and the AWA. 

More boos as Gagne smiles while George holds the title high. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Cripplers vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez

Kerry nails Lopez with a running high knee, then tags in Oliver. Oliver hops on the middle ropes. Lopez staggers up as Oliver puts him down with a flying forearm blast for the win. 

 

Resnick announces that the Cripplers are the number one contenders to the AWA world tag titles.

 

Commercial Break

 

Carlos Colon w/Curtis Iaukea vs. Todd Rooney 

Colon's wearing a bandage on his head from his Collision match. 

Colon wins the match with a flying clothesline from the top rope. 

 

Resnick: Carlos, scars from Collison are still visible but nobody can deny your guts.

Iaukea: Of course you can't! Carlos Colon is here but where are Polynesian Power? This...

Colon interrupts

Colon: Jimmy Snuka! We have more to do! Let's finish this! You and me, one on one! No partners! No interference! Just you and me. I challenge you and I know you will accept. 

 

Commercial Break

 

AWA National Tag Team Champs The Technicians vs. Ben Bauer and Ray Glader 

The fans give the new champs a standing ovation as they enter the ring. 

Technicians put on a wrestling clinic. Rheingans hits a gut wrench suplex and Fleming follows that up with the rear naked chokehold for the win. More cheers as the Technicians hold their newly won titles high. 

 

Technicians cut a promo on how proud and excited they are to be champs. They tell Resnick, they're ready for all comers and promise to be fighting champs. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

"The Calgary Flame" Bruce Hart vs. Carl Kellerman 

Hart comes to the ring wearing a singlet with flames on it. 

He puts on a good display and wins the match with the Boston Crab. 

 

Resnick: Bruce, it's been awhile since we've seen you. What brings you back to the AWA?

Hart: First off I want to congratulate Mike George on his tremendous victory. I can't tell you how happy I am for him and my dear friend Greg Gagne. (Hart looks around and listens to the BOOOOOOS) Listen to these idiots. They obviously have no class. To answer your question, I'm here to help Greg's cause. I'm here to help make the AWA great again. Nick Busick! I'm looking at you and that TV title! It's going to be mine soon. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Footage from last week is shown as the Glamour Boys defeat Phil Hickerson and Killer Brooks inside the Cage. That's followed by the Midnight Express storming into the cage and beating down the Glamour Boys as Hickerson joins in. 

 

Resnick: Joining me now are The Original Midnight Express along with Phil Hickerson and of course Novell Austin. 

Thundering boos as they stroll out.

Resnick: We all saw what went down last week at Collision Countdown. Pretty low and cowardly if you ask me. 

Norvell: Funny, I don't remember asking you a damn thing Resnick. 

Resnick: Ok fine, Phil Hickerson, obviously your issues with the Glamour Boys goes way back, but come on, enough is enough.

Phil: I'll decide when it's enough! What happened last week was a thing of beauty. It was flawless.

Norvell: Resnick! I told you and all these dummies that the Midnight Express would get the last laugh on those punks. All we had to do was be patient. And then let the magic happen. The plan worked to perfection. I mean, it couldn't have worked out better. Phil gets the last laugh and so do we. 

Resnick: The Glamour Boys might be down but they're not out.

Norvell, Phil and the Midnights share a good laugh.

Norvell: Are you kidding me? Those girly boys are through! We won! 

Phil: Yes we did! Finally! Finally! Finally! I can live in a world free of the Glamour Girls. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Footage from last week is shown as DJ Peterson body slams Commando Boone

 

"Dynamite" DJ Peterson vs. Clyde Putnam 

The crowd's fired up as DJ hits a flying shoulder block from the top rope to get the win. 

 

Resnick: Ok DJ Peterson. Huge news for you. You've been given the opportunity of a lifetime. You're getting an AWA world title shot! How does that feel?

DJ: This means everything to me Ken. I've worked my whole life for this and now it's going to happen. I know Bad News Brown is a tremendous champion and it's going to take everything I have in me to win that title. I've been training harder than ever and I've never been more focused. I'm ready Ken. 

DJ claps his hands and pumps his fists to the cheering fans. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The camera zooms in on the glowing pink 'Beauty Shop' sign, then pans down to Brenda Britton. 

 

Britton: Hi everybody and welcome to the number one rated segment in wrestling, the Beauty Shop. Oh my, how about Collision at the Coliseum? Thanks to all my hard work, that event was an astounding success and the best part is I might have some credible leads on the whereabouts of Gerry Morrow. Don't worry Gerry, I'll find you! Ok, what a show I have for you tonight. There's a lot of buzz backstage, so let's see what it's all about. My guests are Beauty Shop favorites. I'm talking about "Mr. Magnificent" Kevin Kelly and Vinnie Valentino, the Vin Man, yea! 

Vin and Kelly give Brenda a hug. 

Britton: So what's going on Vinnie. I'm sensing something big. 

Vin: You're a smart woman Brenda, that's why we love you. As you know, Kev and I go way back. I have the upmost love and respect for this guy. I know how great he is, and apparently, I'm not the only one. A gentleman approached us last week with an offer neither one of us could refuse. We had a long talk over dinner, I'm talking a steak dinner Brenda. 

Britton: Oh classy

Vin: Long story short. He has purchased the contract of Kevin Kelly. 

Britton: What?!?! Wow! What a bombshell! Who is this man? 

Vin: You're going to love him. Let me introduce you to Professor Bill Ash. 

Ash walks out wearing a cap and gown and kisses Brenda's hand. 

Ash: The pleasure is mine Brenda. Vin's told me so much about you. Vinnie, it was also my pleasure to do business with you. Kevin's now a member of the Honor Roll. He's my first piece of what will be the sum total of a tag team. Trust me, Kevin and his soon to be announced Honor Roll partner are going to change the landscape of tag team wrestling. Vinnie, thank you my friend. I'll let you two say goodbye. 

Vin: This is the best thing for you Kev. 

Kevin: I know you wouldn't steer me wrong Vin. Thank you for everything, we had a great run, didn't we?

Vin: We sure did. 

Vinnie and Kevin embrace as tears roll down Brenda's cheeks. 

Britton: Oh my, that was so touching. Until next week, tooooodles. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Scott "Powerhouse" Putski vs. Stu Jersky 

Putski puts down Stu with the Polish Hammer. 

 

Resnick: Scott, you've been on quite a roll of late but I understand you have a message to send. 

Putski: Phil Hickerson, you disgust me! What you and your gang of thugs did last week was a disgrace. Yea, you're a big man Hickerson. Let's see just how tough you really are. I'm calling you out! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Teamsters (Spike Huber and Dale Veasey) vs. Keith Romney and Jorge Cruz 

Teamsters enter the ring wearing jeans, work boots, sunglasses and hard hats. 

Teamsters put on an impressive debut. They hit a double clothesline on Cruz and finish him off with a double gordbuster. 

Teamsters cut a promo and say they're the new law and order of the AWA! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Resnick: Fans, next week Jerry Lawler will be here. I also understand Tommy Rich will also be here. That should be interesting. I still can't believe the punishment they took in the War Games match. TV Champ Nick Busick will be in action, as will the AWA World tag champs the Bruise Brothers. I'll be talking with Gama Singh and his involvement with Greg Gagne. I understand Professor Bill Ash will introduce the other member of his Honor Roll team. All that and a lot more. Our main event when we come back. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Footage from last week is shown. Nelson Royal is blaming Wendell Cooley for the Wild Bunch's lost to the Cripplers. Cooley hits Nelson with a running bulldog. 

Resnick announces that both Wendell Cooley and Nelson Royal have left the AWA. Barr's now without a partner and manager. 

 

Corporal Kirchner vs. Jesse Barr 

The bell rings but I don't think the fans were expecting a total brawl right off the bat. Barr just starts going crazy and attacks Kirchner. Kirchner fires back and both men engage in a furious exchange. They fight to the outside, all around the ring and back inside. Both men take turns pounding away on each other. Once again, they fight to the outside but this time the Ref reaches 10 and both men are counted out. They keep fighting, then just stop. Both men look at each other and give a nod of respect before exiting. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Resnick: Please welcome out the reigning AWA World Champion, Bad News Brown. 

Brown comes out wearing a suit, no tie, button down shirt and gold chain. The world title's on his shoulder. He looks like a champ as well as a boss. 

Resnick: Congratulations on your tremendous victory over Ricky Steamboat at Collision. Ricky is a former world champion and that's quite an accomplishment to defeat him. 

Brown: Ricky Steamboat is old news! You're looking at the real deal. Aint nobody going to take me down and win this here title! That's a cold hard fact! 

Resnick: I wont argue with you. Ok, up next for you is DJ Peterson. 

Brown: DJ Who? Oh wait, yea I know who that spineless cockroach is. Does he really think he's got a chance? He's going to find out the hard way what Bad News Brown is all about. I'm going to beat that kid down so bad, he's gonna wish he never got into this business. And that's Bad News for him! 

The show ends with Brown raising his fist and title. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Gagne & George make a wonderfully obnoxious duo.

Cripplers get a good showcase.

Colon is done playing around & wants to finish things with Snuka once & for all!

Impressive display from the new National tag team champions.

The Calgary Flame is back & his sights are set on the TV title.

I think Resnick is right, The Glamour Boys have some fight left in them.

Dynamite has the biggest opportunity of his career. But Bad News isn't gonna make it easy for him.

So the Vin Man is gone & now Kelly is on the Honor Roll. Let's see where this goes.

Putski calls out Hickerson. This could definitely backfire.

The Teamsters lay down the law.

Interesting angle with Kirchner & Barr. Let's see where it goes.

The champ sends us off the air with some hard words for Peterson.

[GeneJackson95]

Your writing has always been excellent here and you've brought us a lot of great things but nothing tops the fact you have managed to inject a personality into Greg F'n Gagne....amazing!

Bill Ash is underrated Southern guy I look forward to seeing what you do with him and Mr Magnificent together.

You've certainly captured the voice of Bad News and I wouldn't want to be DJ Peterson when he crosses pathes with the champ!

[kevinmcfl]

Big shift of gears this week for the AWA as we move on from the Coliseum to whatever is next.  So many new and interesting things have started over the past few weeks.  I HATE Greg Gagne and now I hate Mike George.  This is a great was to add some energy to the building in the middle of the card.  Speaking of Hate and Gagne, I guess I know hate Bruce Hart.  Good way to get him some heat in just a few minutes.  I also like the changeup of bringing in the Professor.  No matter who uses this type of gimmick, they always get heat and I am sure Ash will be the same.  I think it was smart to keep Colon and Snuka going.  This one still has a lot of juice!  

The fact that you have kept us all interested in Gerry Morrow every week for months without anyone knowing where he is has been fun and annoying to read each week.  WHERE IS HE!  Well I guess we will have a clue soon.  Great slow play booking.  

Poor DJ Peterson!

Great transition show!

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 9-16-87

 

Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to another exciting edition of AWA Major League Wrestling. A lot of action for you tonight including Tom Zenk versus Phil Hickerson in our main event. Also...

Thundering boos as Tommy Rich and Baby Doll head out.

Baby Doll: Hold on Lance, Wildfire has something to say. 

Tommy grabs the mic, but the fans start chanting "You Quit! (clap clap) You Quit! (clap clap) 

Rich: Shut up! I never quit! 

The fans chants get louder.

Rich: Lance! You were there! You saw the War Games. I never said I quit! 

The chants get louder.

Rich: Lawler! It's all your fault! 

Fans: You Quit! (clap clap) You Quit! 

Rich: Shut up! That's enough! Lawler! This isn't over! October 1st the AWA will be in your backyard, the Mid South Coliseum. That's exactly where I want it to happen. I'm going to end you right there! You and me! One last match! No DQ! I'm going to put you down in front of all your family, friends and fans! You're history Lawler! Damn it! I hate you so much! 

Rich and Baby Doll storm off as the fans continue to chant "You Quit!" 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Crusher Blackwell vs. Sam Smith 

Blackwell hits the big splash and it's all over. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Venomous w/Gama Singh vs. Del Jenkins and Clyde Putnam 

Venomous pulls out some high flying offense before winning the match with a double snap suplex. Gama leads them to ringside.

 

Resnick: Gama, Venomous has been nothing short of impressive and I'm sure they will get a title shot very soon. I'm sorry, but I have to ask you, what is your affiliation with Greg Gagne and why did you interfere and cost El Canek his International title against Mike George? I mean you hit him from behind with a lead pipe.

Gama: El Canek was a disgrace to the AWA. He didn't deserve to be a champion. I believe in what Greg Gagne is doing. He wants to make the AWA great again. Well, myself and Venomous are all for that. If El Canek or anyone else has a problem with that, come deal with us! And I don't need a pipe to beat Canek! 

 

Commercial Break

 

"The Latin Heartthrob" Al Perez vs. Curtis Moore 

In a pre match interview, Perez says he's looking for a shot at the International title.

Perez looks smooth and wins the match with the helicopter drop. The fans cheer as Perez pumps his fists.

WHAM! He's nailed from behind by LARRY ZBYSZKO! Larry stomps away on Perez, picks him up and hits a swinging neckbreaker! 

 

Resnick: Larry Zbyszko! What was the meaning of that? 

Larry: You know Alvin and I had some issues after our split. However, I was willing to let that all go. Then I hear him going on about how he deserves an International title shot. Well, I couldn't let that slide. If anybody deserves a shot at any title, it's me. Not that spudhead Perez. I mean come on! 

Resnick: Hey, he's a War Games survivor and should get a title shot after what he went through. 

Larry: (pauses and looks at Resnick with a disgusted look) Greg Gagne wants to make the AWA great again. Well, firing you would be a good start. 

 

Commercial Break

 

Polynesian Power vs. Todd Rooney and Ray Glader 

Kokina hits the Samoan drop as Snuka follows with the Superfly Splash for the crowd popping win. 

 

Resnick: Great win guys! Jimmy, last week Carlos Colon challenged you to a fight, one on one, no partners, no managers. What do you think? 

Snuka: Carlos Colon wants a fight? He's got one brutha! 

Resnick: There you have it. Oh and Kokina, you haven't been forgotten. I've been told that you get an International title shot on Oct. 1st in Memphis. Great news indeed.

Snuka embraces Kokina. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

"The Fabulous One" Steve Keirn vs. Gil Jacobs 

Keirn survived the War Games and comes back looking better than ever. He hits a devastating reverse DDT for the win! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Quebec Coalition w/Frenchy Martin vs. Neil Jordan and Stu Jersky 

The former National tag team champs aren't in a good mood tonight as they destroy their opponents. Charland hits an inverted piledriver as Lefon follows with a senton for the win! 

Resnick announces the Quebec Coalition will get a national tag title rematch with the Technicians on Oct. 1st in Memphis. Frenchy cuts an angry promo and says the titles will be back with the Coalition in a matter of weeks. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Footage from last week is shown as Corporal Kirchner and Jesse Barr battle to a wild double c.o. they keep fighting then stop and nod to each other. 

 

Resnick: I'm standing here with both Jesse Barr and Corporal Kirchner. 

Kirchner: Jesse, I called you out here for a reason. I've been looking for a tag team partner and after what we did to each other last week, you're definatley what I'm looking for. I need somebody that's tough, rough, ready and a bit unhinged. 

Barr: You know, I've been through a couple partners here in the AWA and here I am all by myself, again. They couldn't hack it. What makes you any different? 

Kirchner: Because I know what being a partner is all about. I know what it means to watch somebody's back. You tag with me and I'll prove it. 

Barr paces swinging his bull rope. 

Barr: Hell, I guess I've got nothing to lose. 

Barr and Kirchner shake hands. 

Resnick: Looks like we're looking at an Uncommon Alliance. 

Kirchner: Resnick! I like that. Matter a fact, you can call us that. Uncommon Alliance! 

Kirchner waves the American Flag while Barr swings his bull rope around. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Billy Jack Strong vs. Rory Wilson 

Strong presses Wilson over his head and slams him down. Strong picks up Wilson and hits a German Suplex for the win. 

 

Resnick: You and Nick Busick had a barn burner at Collison and in 2 weeks you will get a rematch for the AWA TV title. 

Strong: Busick! You gave me a fight and I loved it! I took your best move on the concrete and I'm still standing! Your times up. That TV title is mine! 

 

Commercial Break

 

The camera zooms in on the glowing pink 'Beauty Shop' sign, then pans down to Brenda Britton. 

 

Britton: No time for small talk! I have big news! I wont be here next week because I have a very reliable tip on the whereabouts of Gerry Morrow! I'm coming soon Gerry! Ok, I do have a show to do this week and it's a good one. Last week we all saw the arrival of Professor Bill Ash. He purchased the contract of Kevin Kelly and is forming a team called the Honor Roll. Well, tonight, because it all happens here, we're going to find out who Kelly's partner will be. Please welcome out Professor Ash and Kevin Kelly. 

Ash and Kelly kiss Brenda's hand. 

Ash: Brenda, I can't think of a better way to arrive to the AWA then to be on your show, not once but twice! 

Britton: Awwww, thank you! 

Ash: As you know, my first piece of the Honor Roll is the Magnificent one himself, Kevin Kelly. 

Kelly does a double bicep pose.

Ash: It's now time for the other piece. Introducing the beast himself, Rip Morgan! 

Kelly looks puzzled and Brenda backs up as Morgan comes out stomping and huffing. 

Kelly: Professor, I'm with you but do you really expect me to team with this monster? 

Ash: I sure do! Think about it. Look at the two of you. You both have size, strength and a mean streak. You guys will tear up the competition. I've thought about this a long time and you two together are unstoppable! You two are the total sum. The Honor Roll is born and I'm so confident in your abilities as a team that I've signed a match against the British Bombers next week in Milwaukee. The Honor Roll is going to beat a top ranked team in their first match! 

Ash is nodding with approval. Kelly still doesn't look convinced as Morgan continues to huff and stomp around. 

Britton: Ok, Professor Ash and the Honor Roll aren't wasting any time. Will this work? I think it will. Until next time tooooodles. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA World Tag Team Champs The Bruise Brothers vs. Willie Lopez and Vic Dutro 

Snowman goes to the outside as Atlas and Cameron are on duty tonight. 

Atlas and Cameron annihilate their opponents and finish the off with double running axe handles to the head! 

 

The champs cut a promo while doing a lot of flexing. They say the Cripplers have no idea what they're in for in Milwaukee. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

"The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol vs. Carl Kellerman 

Idol clamps on the Las Vegas Leglock and its all over! 

 

Resnick starts to talk but Idol cuts him off.

Idol: Hold on darling! You're out here talking about the War Game survivors. Hey, I'm here! I survived and my team should've won! You praise that jerk off Keirn! That dope can't lace my boots on his best day! He aint fabulous, he's a nothing! From now on he's Stupid Steve Keirn! 

Cheers as Keirn comes out.

Keirn: You know Idol, you have a big mouth for a guy that got busted up pretty dang bad in the War Games. 

Idol turns around, then turns back and takes a swing, Keirn ducks and knocks Idol down with a punch. Officials quickly swarm the scene. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

"The Z-Man" Tom Zenk vs. Phil Hickerson w/Norvell Austin 

Pretty good contrast of styles match. Zenk uses his speed and high flying offense as Hickerson breaks the rules and uses his brutality. Norvell gets in his interference whenever he can. 

A few minutes in, Hickerson swings Zenk to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Hickerson drops a big elbow 1..2..Kick Out. Hickerson swings Zenk to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Zenk swings back and hits a flying body press 1..2..Norvell hits the ring and kicks Zenk! The Ref signals for the DQ.

Zenk staggers up and grabs Norvell! Norvell is begging for mercy as Zenk winds up.

WHAM! Hickerson nails Zenk from behind! Hickerson and Norvell double slam Zenk and stomp away.

Cheers as SCOTT PUTSKI hits the ring swinging a chair! Norvell sprints out of there. As Hickerson tries to exit, Putski sends him through the ropes with a big chair shot to the back! 

Norvell tends to Hickerson as Putski helps Zenk up. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Lance Russell: Fans, next week in action will be Carlos Colon, the Midnight Express, Larry Zbyszko and much more including Bruce Hart taking on Scott Putski. Well fans, please welcome out Jerry "The King" Lawler.

Mass ovation as Lawler comes out smiling.

Lance Russell: Jerry, your team was victorious at War Games. What an epic match that was. However, Tommy Rich says it isn't over and has challenged you to a No DQ match in Memphis on October 1st. 

Lawler: Wait, isn't he the guy who quit? 

Lance laughs as the fans cheer. 

Lawler: Tommy Rich! One last time in Memphis sounds pretty damn good to me! It all started there and I'm going to finish it there. Lance, I would add an I Quit stipulation to our match, but Tommy already said those words. 

Lance: (Laughing) Ok fans, it's official. Jerry Lawler vs. Tommy Rich, NO DQ at the Mid South Coliseum on October 1st. I'll see you next week. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Great opening as the fans rub Tommy's surrender in his face. Wildfire blows his top & challenges Lawler to a no DQ match in Memphis.

Blackwell gets his reps in.

Gama & Venomous take the pledge to make the AWA great again.

Larry Z & Perez look ready to settle their issues as both look for a shot at the International title.

But before either of them, Kokina gets his shot at the Marvelous one.

Keirn gives the ladies something to cheer for.

The Coalition are bound & determined to take their titles back.

The Uncommon Alliance is born!

I'm certainly up for another round of Busick/Strong.

Bill Ash shocks everyone as he puts Rip Morgan on the Honor Roll. I'm not sure I share Brenda's confidence. But on the bright side, she finally got a lead on Morrow.

The Bruise Brothers send the Cripplers a powerful message.

Keirn vs Idol is gonna be fun.

Hickerson & Austin make two dangerous enemies in Z-man & Putski.

The King has a couple of laughs as he accepts Rich's challenge.

[kevinmcfl]

Great follow up show to the big one in the Coliseum..

I must disagree with one thing... there can never be a last battle between Rich and Lawler... My favorite feud of all time can never end!!!! 

Bill Ash and the Honor Roll is a great idea.  Love how you built this out of thin air.  

While I think you are doing Larry Z perfectly, my opinion of him is changing.  I found him in real life to be so boring but his monotone style of talking and giant ego are growing on me.  Great job!!

Keirn vs Ido is great booking.  I think Keirn is so underrated as a singles wrestlers and Idol can get anyone over!!

Fun read as always.

[rainmakerrtv]

Zenk and Putski is a pairing that is going to get the ladies' hearts aflutter. Glad to see how you are continuing to use my man Busick. Can't wait to see the next (final?) round of Lawler vs. Rick.

[spaldoni]

AWA @ The Mayo Civic Center, Rochester MN 9-18-87

 

Kokina defeated Stoney Burke with the Samoan Drop

 

The Teamsters (Spike Huber and Dale Veasey) defeated Gene Ligon and Tim Patterson with a double gourd buster on Patterson 

 

Kerry Brown w/Rip Oliver defeated AWA World Tag Champ Snowman w/The Bruise Brothers- Kerry got the win with a small package. Atlas and Cameron attacked Oliver on the outside and rammed him into the steel post. Snowman clotheslined Kerry from behind. Atlas and Cameron grabbed steel chairs and got in the ring. Snowman swung Kerry to the ropes, Atlas and Cameron put Kerry down with double chair shots to the head. Kerry was a bloody mess and had to be stretchered out. How will this affect the Cripplers vs. Bruise Brothers World tag title match next week? 

 

The British Bombers defeated The Original Midnight Express w/Norvell Austin by DQ- Norvell caused the DQ. Afterwards, the Bombers stereo clotheslined the Midnights over the top rope. Smith then clipped Norvell behind the knees as Taylor nailed Norvell with a running forearm blast. The fans loved it. 

 

"Dynamite" DJ Peterson defeated Scorpio- Scorpio looked awesome using his high flying offensive moves, but in the end, DJ put him down with a flying shoulder block from the top rope. 

 

AWA TV Champ Nick Busick and AWA National Tag Champs The Technicians

vs.

Billy Jack Strong and The Quebec Coalition w/Frenchy Martin 

Action packed match that goes past 30 minutes. Everybody wrestled with intensity and focus. Busick and Strong gave the fans a few good power move exchanges. Technicians and Quebecs went round and round with aggressive scientific wrestling along with hard hitting moves. In the end, Frenchy hit Fleming's shoulder with the Quebec Flag as Strong followed with a shoulder breaker for the win. Afterwards Strong pointed at Busick and motioned around his waist. 

 

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. Tatsumi Fujinami 

This one more than delivered. The fans were all in as former AWA World Champ Steamboat and former AWA World Tag Champ and Crockett Cup winner Fujinami went all out. Both men pulled out their entire arsenal but couldn't put the other down. The match was full of chain wrestling, suplexes, flying presses, submission moves, multiple near falls, high risk maneuvers and pure guts. The 60 minute time limit expired and the fans gave them a standing ovation. The cheers got louder when Steamboat and Fujinami shook hands and hugged. 

[Autistic Dragon]

Kokina & The Teamsters gets solid showcases.

Kerry gets the win but the Bruise Brothers are the ones standing tall. The Cripplers tag title dreams are in jeopardy.

Austin sticks his nose in the Bombers business and gets what's coming to him.

Scorpio excites the crowd but Peterson puts him down.

The three challengers get a big one over on their respective champions.

60 minutes of Steamboat & Fujinami? Yes please.

[GeneJackson95]

Wow, after Rich has gotten under the fans skin for so long it looks like they finally got under his! He throws down a major challenge to Lawler....there's no telling what Wildfire has up his sleeve!

I agree that it's nice to see Keirn getting a run as a singles here.....he deserved better than Skinner IRL.

Could Ms. Brenda be the one to solve the Morrow mystery??

That house show more than delivered but wow what main event with Steamboat vs. Fujinami for an hour! Worth the price of admission alone!!

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 9-23-87

 

Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to another exciting edition of AWA Major League Wrestling. Are you ready for this? Tonight's main event will be Jerry Lawler and Steve Keirn against Tommy Rich and Austin Idol. My goodness! Also, Bruce Hart takes on Scott Putski. Fans, there's so much going on, lets just get right to the ring. 

 

Uncommon Alliance vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez 

Last week Corporal Kirchner and Jesse Barr agreed to team up and give it a try. They're quite a sight as Kirchner comes in wearing his Military fatigues, beret and waving his American Flag while Barr comes in wearing his Lone Ranger Mask, Chaps and swinging his bull rope. 

They seem to make it work and complement each other well. They win the match with a double gut buster. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA International Champ "Marvelous" Mike George w/Greg Gagne vs. Sam Smith 

George toys with his opponent and simply outwrestles him with ease. George hits the Russian Leg Sweep and it's all over. 

 

Resnick: Mike George with an impressive win. Greg, as you know, next week at the Mid South Coliseum, Mike will be defending his International Title against Kokina. You've seen the damage Kokina can do. I hope you're prepared.

Gagne: (pauses) Resnerd, you make me laugh. I'm laughing because you say all this so seriously. A savage like Kokina shouldn't even be in the ring with the Marvelous One. Mike George has made the AWA great again, that's a fact! And trust me, I'm going to be laughing when I watch that savage try to keep up with the Marvelous One. 

Mike: I am the AWA International Champ and it's going to remain that way for (pauses) well, forever! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Ray Glader 

Fujinami looks great tonight and wins the match with the Dragon Breaker (belly to back suplex backbreaker) 

 

Resnick: Fans, I understand both Tatsumi Fujinami and Jumbo Tsuruta have decided to go into single's competition. Jumbo is currently in Japan. I have to say, they had an incredible year as a team and I'm sure there's plenty more to come from both of those outstanding global superstars. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Footage from the Mayo Center is shown as the Bruise Brothers injure Kerry Brown and send him out on a stretcher. 

 

Resnick: Fans, with me now is Jerry Jarrett. Jerry, I understand you have an announcement regarding the upcoming World tag team match this weekend in Milwaukee between the Bruise Brothers and Cripplers. 

Jarrett: After what happened in Minnesota, Kerry Brown wont be able to compete in the upcoming title bout. I wish him a speedy recovery. In Milwaukee, there will still be a world tag title match, because I have decided that Rip Oliver can choose a partner for the match. 

Boos as the Bruise Brothers stroll out flexing.

Atlas: Jarrett, do you think you got one over on us? You didn't! It don't matter who that blonde bimbo Oliver gets as a partner. The Bruise Brothers are still walking out your World Tag Team champions! Just look at us! Ain't nobody gonna beat us! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Scott "Powerhouse" Putski vs. "The Calgary Flame" Bruce Hart 

The bell rings and Hart pushes Putski. Putski pushes Hart back and down. Hart gets up and charges but Putski hip tosses him over. Hart gets up as Putski clotheslines him down 1..2..Kick Out. Putski picks Hart up, but Hart rakes his eyes, swings him into the corner and charges in but Putski moves, grabs Hart and hits a German Suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Hart rolls out of the ring and staggers around. Hart yells up at Putski. Putski gets close to the ropes as Hart grabs his legs and pulls him to the outside. Hart slams Putski's head on the apron and hurls him back into the ring. 

Hart climbs to the top rope. Putski staggers up as Hart puts him down with a double axehandle 1..2..Kick Out. Hart executes a delayed vertical suplex, swings off the ropes and hits a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. A frustrated Hart starts choking Putski. Hart swings Putski to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Putski kicks him. 

Putski regroups and pounds away on Hart. Putski swings Hart into the corner and follows with a running clothesline. Putski swings Hart hard into the opposite corner, Hart staggers forward as Putski grabs him and hits a powerslam 1..WAIT! PHIL HICKERSON, NORVELL AUSTIN and The MIDNIGHT EXPRESS hit the ring and attack Putski! The Ref signals for the DQ. 

The Midnight's swing Putski to the ropes and hit the double flapjack. Hickerson swings off the ropes and hits a big elbow drop. Hickerson drops several more elbow drops until officials hit the ring to stop this. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA TV Champ Nick Busick vs. Clyde Putnam 

Busick hits the SpineBuster slam for the 1..2..3! 

 

Resnick: Nick Busick, next week right here, you will defend the TV title in a rematch with Billy Jack Strong. Your match at Collision at the Coliseum is still being talked about. 

Busick: Hey, Billy came to fight and that's exactly what he did. We both felt pain for days. But I'm ready to do it all over again. Billy, we're going to fight and when it's over, trust me, I'll be the one standing. 

 

Commercial Break

 

Carlos Colon w/Curtis Iaukea vs. Todd Rooney 

Colon fights with serious aggression and finishes things off with a flying clothesline from the top rope. 

 

Resnick: Ok, this weekend at the Brown County Arena in Milwaukee, it will be Carlos Colon and Jimmy Snuka one on one, no partners, no outside interference. 

Iaukea: Jimmy Snuka! Your demise is near. I will be there to watch Carlos Colon make you suffer.

Colon: Hold on Iaukea, I told you this is between Snuka and me. It is my fight and mine alone. This will be resolved man to man. I need you to respect that and stay away. 

Iaukea: I will respect your wishes but you better make him suffer and I mean suffer! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The British Bombers vs. Arnie Goldstein and Reese Jackson 

Bombers are in sync tonight as Smith clips Jackson from behind while Taylor hits the running forearm blast for the win. 

 

Resnick: Ok, this weekend in Milwaukee, Professor Bill Ash has handpicked you two as his Honor Roll's first opponents. 

Smith: Ash is making a big mistake using us as a stepping stone. 

Taylor: His Honor Roll will be flunking their first test! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko vs. Carl Kellerman 

As always, Larry pisses the fans off with his annoying antics. Larry finally ends things with a swinging neckbreaker. The boos turn to cheers as AL PEREZ hits the ring and clotheslines Larry from behind! Perez picks Larry up and hits the Helicopter Drop! Massive Cheers! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Resnick: Fans, I understand next week we will have footage of Brenda Britton as she searches for Gerry Morrow. I guess we'll see what that's all about next week. When....

Boos as The Vin Man strolls out. 

Resnick: Vinnie, I wasn't expecting you.

Vin: Oh Rezzy, you know you have to expect the unexpected from me. as you know my main man Kevin Kelly and I parted ways. I can't wait to see the Honor Roll crush those no good Brits. Now! I'm out here to tell you that next week, you and the entire world will be introduced to my new client. This man is big and bad and he's going to steamroll the competition in the AWA. Stay tuned Rezzy, as always, I'm the Vin Man yea! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

"Dynamite" DJ Peterson vs. Wes Hightower

DJ looks impressive and wins the match with a flying shoulder block from the top rope. 

 

Resnick: DJ, this weekend in Milwaukee, you have an opportunity of a lifetime when you go up against Bad News Brown for the AWA world title.

DJ: Ken, I'm in the best shape of my life and I've been training like a madman. Brown is taking me lightly and that's fine with me because I'm going to shock him and the world in Milwaukee! 

Resnick: That match happens this weekend at the Brown County Arena, get your tickets because they're going fast. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Jerry "The King" Lawler and "The Fabulous One" Steve Keirn

vs.

Tommy "Wildfire" Rich and "The Universal Heartthrob" Austin Idol w/Baby Doll 

Before the match starts all 4 men start brawling! Lawler and Rich pound away on each other as Keirn and Idol have a wild exchange. Lawler and Idol end up clotheslining Rich and Idol over the top rope. As Baby Doll runs over to comfort them, the Ref is trying to get some order. Things finally calm down as Idol gets in the ring with Keirn. 

Idol tries to kick Keirn low, but Keirn grabs his leg, spins him around and atomic drops him into a big punch from Lawler. Keirn grabs Idol and hits a belly to back suplex 1..2..Rich comes in and kicks Keirn. Lawler runs in and punches Rich into the corner. The Ref regains control. Idol staggers up but gets scoop slammed by Keirn. Keirn hits a standing leg drop 1..2..Kick Out. Keirn tags in Lawler. They swing Idol to the ropes and double back drop him. Rich charges in but Lawler and Keirn put him down with a double punch. 

Lawler picks up Idol and slams him down, then follows with a standing fist drop 1..2..Idol gets his shoulder up. Lawler picks up Idol for a vertical suplex but Rich runs in and clips Lawler's knees. Keirn runs in but the Ref guides him back. Rich drags Idol over and tags himself in. Rich laughs down at Lawler as he stomps away. Rich drags Lawler over and chokes him on the bottom rope. Rich backs off as Idol chokes Lawler with his boot and Baby Doll slaps Lawler. Rich picks up Lawler, swings him to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Lawler swings back and clotheslines Rich down! Both men roll over and tag in their partners.

Idol and Keirn hammer away on each other. Keirn gets the upper hand, swings Idol to the ropes and puts him down with a flying knee. Keirn picks up Idol and hits a reverse DDT! 1..2..Rich comes off the top rope and hits Keirn with a double axehandle to the head. As the Ref guides Tommy back, Lawler drags Keirn over and tags himself in. 

Baby Doll hands Rich her loaded purse. Lawler picks up Idol and goes for a piledriver. Baby Doll distracts both the Ref and Keirn as Rich runs in and nails the back of Lawler's head with the purse! Rich goes back to his corner. Idol rolls over and tags in Rich. Rich picks up a lifeless Lawler and piledrives him down. Keirn runs in but Idol has enough energy to stall him as Rich covers Lawler 1..2..3! Keirn knocks Idol down but it's too late. 

Keirn pounds away on Rich but Rich and Idol roll under the ropes. Baby Doll gets them out of there. Keirn tends to Lawler as the show ends. 

 

 

[Outsider]

I grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan and always heard my uncles and father talk about AWA and it's crazy how many times Hogan came to these WWF C-towns like Sheboygan, Wisconsin, when he was in the AWA. HERE'S A CLIPPING FROM THE LOCAL ARMORY IN THE CITY I WAS BORN IN. I was a baby so I didn't attend but the lineup is full of stars. 

[Autistic Dragon]

The Uncommon Alliance is off to a good start.

George is taking Kokina way to lightly.

The Dragon is building momentum.

Rip Oliver gets to choose his partner in the World Tag Title match.

Hart & Putski are putting on a good match until Hickerson & the OGMNE ruin it.

Buisick is primed & ready for Billy.

A bit of dissension between Colon & Iaukea.

The Bombers are determined to see Ash's Honor Roll gets a failing grade.

Perez gets some payback on Larry Z.

Vin Man has found a new man to offer his.....unique brand of coaching.

Peterson is ready to shock the world.

Big time main event sees Rich get the pin on the King. That will get the crowd to the Mid-South Coliseum.

[spaldoni]

AWA @ The Brown County Arena, WI 9-25-87

 

Crusher Blackwell defeated Gene Ligon with a big splash 

 

Venomous w/Gama Singh defeated Uncommon Alliance- Uncommon Alliance was on the verge of victory when Gama tripped Kirchner and he staggered into a quick cradle by Cobra. Gama got his team out of there quick. 

 

"The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko and "The Latin Heartthrob" Al Perez wrestled to a heated 20 minute draw. Afterwards, Larry demanded 5 more minutes but ran away when Perez accepted. 

 

The British Bombers defeated The Honor Roll w/Professor Bill Ash- Kelly and Morgan just couldn't get on the same page and the Bombers took advantage and swung them into each other. As Kelly and Morgan stumbled back, the Bombers atomic dropped them back into each other. Taylor then rolled up Kelly for the win. Afterwards, the Honor Roll almost came to blows but Ash calmed them down and assured them he had the answers. 

 

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka vs. Carlos Colon

As promised, there were no partners or managers at ringside. These two went at it with a vengeance. They beat each other into bloody messes. After 15 minutes of brutality, Snuka was in control. He slammed Colon and went to the top rope. The fans went crazy as Snuka flashed the 'I love you' sign. Before he jumped, CURTIS IAUKEA rushed out and pushed Snuka off the top rope. The Ref saw this and signaled for the DQ. Iaukea stormed in the ring and started hitting Snuka with his kendo stick. Colon staggered up and sees this. He goes over and yanks Iaukea away. Colon starts berating Iaukea for his interference. Iaukea starts yelling at Colon saying "I knew you couldn't get the job done! You're pathetic and I had to save you!" Iaukea then slaps Colon. The fans go crazy as Colon unleashes on Iaukea with punches! He grabs the kendo stick and goes to town on Iaukea with it! Iaukea staggers against the ropes as Colon clotheslines him over with the kendo stick! The fans cheer as Colon holds up the kendo stick. Colon helps Snuka up, gives him a nod and leaves the ring as Snuka looks around with a confused look. 

 

Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Stoney Burke with a Dragon Suplex 

 

AWA World Tag Team Title Bout 

The Bruise Brothers (C) vs. Rip Oliver and ???

The Bruise Brothers decide it will be Cameron and Snowman in the ring with Atlas on the outside. They argue with the Ref and announcer as they wait for their opponents. The crowd goes nuts as Rip Oliver and Matt Borne hit the ring with fists flying! They clean house and the fans cheer when Rip Oliver and Matt Borne are officially announced. The Bruise Brothers are throwing a tantrum. Atlas starts to lead his men out of there. Oliver and Borne chase them and start pounding away on them in the aisle. After a lot of craziness, the match finally gets into the ring.

These teams give the fans a hard hitting match, but things get even more wild and the match ends up a double c.o. I'm sure Jarrett will grant a rematch because Oliver and Borne are together again! 

 

AWA World Title Bout 

Bad News Brown (C) vs. "Dynamite" DJ Peterson 

At the 10 minute mark, Brown is in control. The tide turns when he misses a clothesline and DJ swings back and puts Brown down with a clothesline. The fans fire DJ up and he feels it. Brown gets up and charges but DJ back drops him. Brown staggers up, but DJ scoop slams him down. DJ swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. DJ swings Brown into the corner and charges in with a shoulder thrust. DJ hip tosses Brown across the ring. Brown staggers up and back into the turnbuckles. DJ charges in with a running clothesline. DJ grabs Brown and hits a vertical suplex. DJ goes to the top rope. Brown slowly rises as DJ goes for his flying shoulder block but Brown dodges it as DJ crashes to the canvas. Brown rests against the ropes. DJ slowly rises as Brown nails him with the ghetto blaster 1..2..3! 

Brown rolls out of the ring, grabs his title, raises it up and leaves. Eventually DJ gets up and the fans give him a standing ovation. 

Winner of the match and still AWA World Champ- Bad News Brown 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Blackwell gets the crowd warmed up.

Gama gives his boys a helping hand against the Uncommon Alliance.

Larry demands 5 more minutes then bails when he gets what he asks for. Classic.

The Honor Roll flunks their first test but Ash in convinced they can get it together.

Colon is fed with Iaukea & leaves him laying to the confusion of Snuka & I'm guessing a number of fans.

Fujinami gets a chance to flex.

Matt Borne is a great match for Rip Oliver. Their feud with the Bruise Brothers is gonna get wild.

DJ gives it his all but Bad News is just too much for him to handle.

[kevinmcfl]

Another great week in the AWA.  I am enjoying how you are so playing the feud with Larry Z. and Al Perez.  I have such difficulty doing this and you make it seem so easy.  This is just so realistic for the 1980's!  Bill Ash is the perfect leader for the Honor Roll.  He played the role of the Professor so well in real life.  Could this be the end of Colon as the evil, crazy heel?  Can't wait to see how this plays out.  You had me a little nervous with Crippler Oliver getting a mystery partner against the Bruise Brothers!  Usually mystery partners = a Win and I thought my favorite team in the game was going to lose their titles!!  Borne makes a great teammate and while round one ended in a DCO, this is going to be fun to watch.  Also, fun to see Rich and Baby Doll get over on Lawler one more time!!

[GeneJackson95]

Another great TV! Can't wait to see who Rip Oliver chooses for a partner!

From a tag team to feuding Al Perez and Larry Zbyzsko has been a fun ride so far! Skipping ahead to the house asking for 5 more minutes then bailing such good stuff!

Rich gets a win on Lawler and goes into their last match with a metric ton of HEAT! 

Ash needs to get his team on the same page...the Honor Roll has a ton of potential.

Rip brings Matt Borne as his partner! I love it! The Bruise Brothers haven't heard the last of those two!

Bad News keeps the title but Peterson earns everyone's respect I suspect including Bad News' as well!