AWA Major League Wrestling

[kevinmcfl]

I really enjoyed the TV show this week and think the highlight for me took place at the interview area.  Morrow putting Larry Z. in his place was great and then he came back out to allow Sarge to pick his partner.  This stipulations just draws the fans in and we now have Must-See-TV.   Also really enjoyed the interview with Adias.  To me, Adias is a mid-card guy who you have built up perfectly.  His arrogance in his promo today reminds me of what you have done with Greg Gagne.  Gagne and Adias, in my opinion, lacked charisma but you have given them that and more.  Great job.  Also, the Greg Gagne, money in the envelop segment, was great.  Can't wait for the rematch!

 

Great job with the card at Bloomington.  I find it hard to write events so close to a big show and you really have that coming in SuperClash.  You found a great way to make that event important while not giving too much away and also not just hyping up all the big matches coming up next week.

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 12-1-88

Highlights are shown from Bloomington as the Fantastics win the tag team tournament to earn a world tag team title shot at SuperClash 3. 

 

Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tremendous show lined up. The Gunslingers will defend their newly won National tag titles against the former champs, Badd Company. Iceman Parsons goes one on one with Black Bart. In a special challenge match, El Canek takes on the Mongolian Stomper. Kerry Von Erich and Terry Gordy will be in action. And you will see footage of the SuperClash 3 AWA world title press conference. All that and more, so let's get to the ring. 

 

Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy vs. Walter Pinkman 

Total squash for Gordy as he wins the match with a rugged Oklahoma Stampede, 

 

Nelson: Saturday December 30th at the McNichols Arena in Denver, the AWA will present SuperClash 3. One of the big matches signed will be Kerry Von Erich vs. this man, Terry Gordy inside a steel cage. Terry, you arrived on the scene at Brawls in St. Paul and right off the bat targeted Kerry. Since then, you guys have fought in parking lots and dressing rooms. How do you feel about the steel cage? And don't forget Kerry got the winning fall in WarGames. 

Gordy: WarGames? That's nothing! He had 4 other guys with him. At SuperClash, its just you and me Von Erich! You hear me boy! You might've survived WarGames but you won't survive me. I came here for one reason and that's to give you the beating of your life Von Erich! At SuperClash I'm going to get that job done. But you know what Nelson? Maybe I won't wait until SuperClash. Von Erich! You better have eyes in the back of your head boy! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Thrilling' Tom Brandi vs. Carl Kellerman  

Brandi once again excites the crowd and gets the win with a missile dropkick. 

Nelson comments that Brandi is still undefeated in the AWA. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Iceman Parsons vs. Black Bart 

This started when Bart interfered and costed Parsons his chance at the TV title. After some heated promos, this match was signed. 

The bell rings and these guys hammer away on each other. The Ref tries to break them up but both men punch him down. Parsons and Bart keep fighting. The Ref staggers up and signals for the bell, ruling it a double DQ. Parsons knocks Bart through the ropes. Bart staggers around and grabs his cowbell. Parsons is telling Bart to get in the ring. Bart yells up at Parsons then goes over and snatches the microphone. 

Bart: Hey Parsons! Since you think you're such a tough guy, why don't we have ourselves a real brawl. You and me at SuperClash in a bunkhouse match. That way I can kick your dug gum teeth down your dug gum throat! 

Parsons grabs the announcer's mic. 

Parsons: Well, hey, I've been in plenty of street fights, so that works for me. You're going to seriously regret this you rooty poo!

Parsons does a little dance while Bart gets pissed and swings his cowbell around. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Crusher Blackwell vs. Neil Jordan 

Blackwell hits an avalanche in the corner. Jordan staggers out and goes down on his back. Blackwell hits the big splash and it's all over. 

Blackwell cuts a promo and tells Kokina that at SuperClash he's going to show him why he's the baddest big man in the AWA. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: You saw at the top of the program that it was the Fantastics winning the tag team tournament. Their reward will be a world tag team title shot versus the Guerreros at SuperClash. Speaking of tag teams, next up for them will be the annual pre clash tag team battle royal. The winners will receive a National tag team title shot at SuperClash. That takes place on Saturday December 23rd. Let's take a look at one of the teams participating. 

 

The San Juan Saints vs. Sam Smith and Ray Glader 

The Saints come out in their Puerto Rican flag themed pants and matching gold medallions. They're impressive and win the match with a double suplex followed by stereo elbow drops.  

 

Commercial Break 

 

Special Challenge Match- NO DQ 

El Canek vs. The Mongolian Stomper 

2 weeks ago, Stomper thought he put Canek out of wrestling and was going to be 250,000 dollars richer. Greg Gagne sent the check last week but before Stomper could collect. Canek stormed out with fists flying. Canek issued this challenge and Stomper wants to collect the bounty money. 

The bell rings and these guys proceed to fight inside and outside the ring. Stomper gains the advantage and goes to work on Canek's back. Stomper slams Canek outside on the concrete then just stomps away. Stomper grabs a cable and chokes Canek with it. The fans cheer as Canek starts to rise. Stomper is on Canek's back, choking him with the cable. Canek uses all his strength, rises up and back pedals Stomper into the steel post. 

Canek regroups. Stomper staggers up and charges but Canek clotheslines him with the cable! Canek starts choking Stomper with the cable. Canek wrenches away as Stomper spits up. Canek releases Stomper, picks him up and slams him down on the concrete. Canek picks up Stomper and slams him down again on the concrete. Canek hops on the apron and crashes down with a leg drop on Stomper! Canek goes on the apron again and comes down with another leg drop. The Ref sees enough and stops the match. Canek picks up Stomper and swings him into the steel post. I believe that was a message to Greg Gagne. Canek looks down at Stomper, then walks away. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'The Fortunate One' Gary Young w/Dream Machine vs. Harold Bannister 

Dream cheers as Young gets the win with the tornado DDT. 

 

Nelson: Ok, I understand the Dream Machine has a very special announcement to make. 

Dream: Damn right I do! This is big news Babay! I want everybody to listen up. Especially you Mr. Olympia and you too Steve Keirn. It's been way to long since the Dream Machine has been in the ring. Well, the Dream Machine will make his triumphant return at SuperClash 3. That's right babay! It's going to be the Fortunate One Gary Young and myself teaming up to take on those losers Olympia and Keirn. Mr. Olympia! My man Gary Young has beaten you up to many times to count and at SuperClash, he's going to beat you up some more. As for you Steve Keirn. You wanted to stick your nose in our business, well now you're going to pay and pay dearly. 

Young: SuperClash is going to be a dream come true for me. I mean how fortunate am I to be able to team up with my hero and mentor, the Dream Machine. Those two morons don't stand a chance. 

Dream: That's right babay! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff vs. Trent Watkins 

Orndorff's pumped up tonight and wins the match with the piledriver! 

 

Nelson: Mr. Wonderful, it was made official last week by the C.O.O. Gerry Morrow. Larry Zbyszko will defend the AWA Mid America Title against you at SuperClash. However, if Zbyszko gets disqualified or counted out, he will in fact lose the title. 

Orndorff: I have to give our C.O.O. credit, he made the right call. Larry Zbyszko, we all know you're a proven coward. You've hit me with your title belt not once but twice. So, I have to wonder, what is a coward like you going to do with no coward's way out? And to our AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow, I would hold off on that toast you promised the coward. Go ahead and save it for me because at SuperClash I'm going to piledrive that coward's head through the mat and walk out of the McNichols arena with the AWA Mid America Title. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Fans coming out now is Sgt. Slaughter. 

Massive boos as Slaughter comes out in full military gear. He gives a distain look at the fans then at Nelson. 

Slaughter: Stand at attention maggot and that's an order! 

Nelson: Last week Gerry Morrow gave you permission to choose your opponent for SuperClash 3. I understand you've made a decision. 

Slaughter: Yes I have! I look around at these pukes and it makes me sick. These people are the reason why this country has become weak! The person I've handpicked as my SuperClash opponent is exactly the kind of person I'm talking about. My opponent will be that punk Tom Brandi. 

Nelson: Tom Brandi is a tremendous talent. He's yet to be defeated in the AWA and has been called a real blue chipper. Why him? 

Slaughter: Because Tom Brandi is just like all of these pukes out here. He's nothing but a long haired hippy pretty boy. He's weak and lacks guts. He's soft, young and dumb. The AWA needs to be cleaned up and at SuperClash I'm going to make an example of Tom Brandi. I want the world to see what I do to him. And especially you Nikita Koloff. Because when I'm done exterminating that puke, you're next you lowlife commie! (looks at Nelson) You're dismissed! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'The Modern Day Warrior' Kerry Von Erich vs. Neil Jordan 

The fans roar as Kerry puts Jordan down with the discus punch for the win. 

 

Nelson: I've been told that Terry Gordy has been escorted off the premises. Kerry, you will get your chance at SuperClash inside the steel cage. 

Kerry: Hey, nobody has to escort Gordy anywhere. Anytime you want to fight Gordy, I'm here and I'm ready! All you've talked about is how you're going to beat me up. Well guess what? You've tried a few times and I'm still here and I still want more. At SuperClash, we're both going in that cage but trust me, I'm the only one walking out. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA National Tag Team Title Bout 

The Gunslingers (C) vs. Badd Co. w/Baby Doll 

Baby Doll distracts the Gunslingers as the bell rings, which allows Badd Co to attack. Baby Doll exits as Badd Co work over the Gunslingers. Badd Co swing Mantell to the ropes and put him down with a double back elbow smash. Badd Co pick up Casey and deliver a double suplex. The Ref gets some order. 

Tanaka works over Casey and puts him down with a karate kick, then tags in Diamond. Tanaka holds Casey as Diamond comes down with an elbow to the top of Casey's head 1..2..Kick Out. Diamond swings Casey to the ropes and puts him down with a high knee 1..2..Casey gets his shoulder up. Diamond tags in Tanaka. They swing Casey to the ropes and go for a double back drop but Casey kicks Tanaka and clotheslines Diamond, then dives over and tags in Mantell. 

Mantell cleans house then works over Tanaka. Mantell suplexes Tanaka and follows with a standing fist drop 1..2..Diamond runs in and breaks it. Tanaka rolls over and tags in Diamond. Mantell rises as Diamond clotheslines him down. Diamond executes a double arm suplex then tags in Tanaka. Diamond holds Mantell on the middle ropes as Tanaka leapfrogs over Diamond with a body guillotine on Mantell. Tanaka executes a back suplex 1..2..Mantell lifts his shoulder. Tanaka swings Mantell to the ropes but Mantell puts him down with a shoulder block and tags in Casey. 

Casey is all over Tanaka and back drops him. Diamond runs in and gets back dropped. Baby Doll gets on the apron and distracts the Ref. Casey picks up Tanaka but Diamond clips Casey's knee. Mantell runs in and sends Diamond over the top rope with a clothesline. Tanaka rises as Mantell nails him with a running bulldog. Mantell puts Casey on top of Tanaka. The Ref turns around, runs over and counts 1..2..3! BIG POP! 

Winners of the Match and STILL AWA National Tag Team Champs- The Gunslingers 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Wow! What a match that was. The Gunslingers are still your National tag team champs. Next week I understand we're going to have a message from Greg Gagne. I've also been told that Carlos Colon has accepted the chain match challenge from Buzz Sawyer and we will hear from Carlos next week. Ok, before the program ends we're going to show you footage from the AWA SuperClash 3 world title match press conference. Let's take you there now. 

 

The Press Conference is held at the Oxford Hotel in Denver

There's a long table with a podium in the middle. A big SuperClash 3 banner is hanging in the background. On one side is Nikita Koloff wearing a white suit with the world title sitting in front of him. On the other side is Ray Stevens wearing a brown suit and Jumbo Tsuruta wearing a black suit, white shirt and black tie. AWA C.O.O Gerry Morrow and Brenda Britton along with Verne Gagne and other AWA representatives are standing in the back. Several reporters are taking pictures. Here's some comments that were made. 

Ray Stevens: Jumbo Tsuruta is a human wrecking machine. This man is an icon in Japan and his accomplishments there are unprecedented and uncontested. Here in the states he's a former world tag team holder and Crockett Cup winner along with several regional titles to his credit. There's only one goal left and that's the AWA world title. Jumbo has reached the highest peak and his talents are now on full throttle. Nikita Koloff, you're the only obstacle in his way and trust me and SuperClash 3, Jumbo Tsuruta is going to bulldoze and steamroll his way over you and get what's rightfully his, the AWA world title. 

Nikita: Let me make something very clear to both Ray Stevens and Jumbo Tsuruta. Nikita Koloff is no push over. Nkita Koloff lay down for nobody and nobody steamrolls over Nikita. I win this title and fight everybody and nobody can beat Nikita. I respect Jumbo Tsuruta but he will fall just like the others. 

After the press conference, Nikita and Jumbo pose for pictures, It's intense but no fists are thrown. On the way out, Jumbo stares at Nikita, then punches a hole through the table. 

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Gordy and Kerry are both willing to throw down anytime, anywhere.

Brandi's streak is in serious danger when he faces Sarge at SuperClash 3.

Parsons vs Bart in a Bunkhouse match sounds like a fun midcard brawl.

Blackwell, Orndorff and the Saints all look good heading into the big show.

The Dream Machine is stepping back into the ring babay!

The Gunslingers prove their title win was no fluke.

Love the image of Jumbo smashing the table at the press conference.

[Control21]

Kerry vs Gordy is really heating up and that should be a great match. Can't wait! Also love the Jumbo/Tsuruta interaction at the end, nice job closing the show and continuing to build up hype for Super Clash.

Not sure why, but I'm rooting for Orndorff to walk out of Denver with the belt. 

[spaldoni]

AWA 

 

Saturday December 30th 

McNichols Arena, Denver CO 

Live on Pay Per View 

 

Singing the National Anthem- Donna Sommer 

 

AWA World Title Bout 

Nikita Koloff (C) vs. Jumbo Tsuruta w/Ray Stevens 

 

AWA World Tag Team Title Bout 

The Guerreros (C) vs. The Fantastics 

 

AWA Mid-American Title Bout 

If Zbyszko gets DQed or Counted Out, he will lose the title

'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko (C) vs. 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff 

 

AWA National Tag Team Title Bout

The Gunslingers (C) vs. Winners of the Pre Clash Tag Team Battle Royal 

 

AWA TV Title Bout 

'Blockbuster' Brian Adias (C) vs. 'Dynamite' DJ Peterson 

 

STEEL CAGE MATCH! 

'The Modern Day Warrior' Kerry Von Erich vs. Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy 

 

Tatsumi 'The Dragon' Fujinami vs. Big Van Vader 

 

CHAIN MATCH! 

Carlos Colon vs. 'Mad Dog' Buzz Sawyer 

 

Mr. Olympia and 'The Fabulous One' Steve Keirn vs. The Dream Machine and 'The Fortunate One' Gary Young

Special Ring Enforcer- Ron Lyle 

 

Bunkhouse Match! 

Iceman Parsons vs. Black Bart 

 

Sgt. Slaughter vs. 'Thrilling' Tom Brandi 

 

Crusher Blackwell vs. Kokina 

 

'The British Bomber' Dave Taylor vs. 'Diamond' Timothy Flowers 

 

And

A CWA Southern Title Bout 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Loaded card coming to the Mile High City.

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 12-8-88

Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Tonight, you will see 3 gigantic 6-man tag matches. Jumbo Tsuruta will be in action as well as the AWA World tag champs the Guerreros, DJ Peterson, the Fantastics, and AWA Mid American Champ Larry Zbyszko. We'll hear from Kerry Von Erich, Carlos Colon and the AWA world champion Nikita Koloff. We'll also have some major news regarding a huge celebrity at SuperClash 3. Ok, let's get to the ring. 

 

Jumbo Tsuruta w/Ray Stevens vs. Carl Kellerman 

Jumbo totally decimates his opponent before finishing him off with a devastating lariat for the win. 

 

Nelson: Ray Stevens, your man Jumbo Tsuruta is just 3 weeks away from his AWA world title shot with Nikita Koloff at SuperClash 3. 

Stevens: At WrestleRock I shocked the world by debuting Jumbo Tsuruta as my client. Since then, I have brought out his full potential and the man has been an unstoppable bone breaking human wrecking machine. Now is Jumbo's time and at SuperClash 3 he's going destroy, obliterate, dismantle and defeat Nikita Koloff for the AWA world title. It's as simple as that! 

 

Commercial Break

 

'The British Bomber' Dave Taylor and The Rose Cousins vs. 'Diamond' Timothy Flowers and The Wild Ones

A lot of intense action as both sides go at hard. Taylor finally gets his hands on Flowers and tags him with several stiff European uppercuts. The Rose's have fun as they pinball the Rich's all over the ring. It doesn't take long for all 6 men to get in there and we've got a pier six brawl going on. Taylor knocks Flowers out of the ring. The Rose's stereo back drop both Rich's. The Ref is guiding the Rose's back to their corner. Taylor swings off the ropes but WHAM! Flowers (from the apron) nails Taylor's back with a chair. Taylor falls forward as Johnny Rich cradles him. The Ref runs over and counts 1..2..3! BOOOOOOO! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

We come back and see Greg Gagne doing his physical therapy. He stops and towels off.

Gagne: (laughs) Well, it seems that masked moron El Canek has survived another challenge. I'm not worried. I'm the great Gagne and I always have a plan. I have raised the bounty to 300,000 dollars. Then I made a phone call. Next week this man will finally rid the AWA of El Canek. He's young, incredibly athletic and has superman strength. After he disposes of the Masked Moron, I will happily pay him the money and it will be money well spent. Now if you all don't mind, I need to get back to my therapy. In other words, get lost! 

 

Commercial Break

 

The Fantastics vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez 

The Fantatsics excite the fans and win the match with the Rocket Launcher. 

Fantastics cut a promo and say they're in sync more than ever. They won the Tag Team Tournament and can't wait to face the Guerreros for the World Tag Team Titles at SuperClash. 

 

Nelson: Fans, as you just saw, the tag team competition is at an all time high in the AWA. Right now, all the teams are gearing up for the Pre Clash battle royal on December 23rd in Fort Wayne. The winners will receive a shot at the National tag titles at SuperClash. 

 

Commercial Break

 

AWA Mid American Champ Larry Zbyszko vs. Sam Smith 

Zbyszko is as arrogant as ever and wins the match with a swinging neckbreaker. 

 

Nelson: Larry, you have a tall order ahead at SuperClash. You'll be defending your Mid American title against Paul Orndorff and if you get DQed or Counted Out, you will indeed lose your title. 

Zbyszko: (gives Nelson a distained look) You know Nelson, whatever it is the AWA is paying you, it's too much. Hey, I'm not worried at all. I've knocked out that spudhead Orndorff twice already. Gerry Morrow put that stipulation in because he doesn't want to hear that crybaby Orndorff complain anymore. At SuperClash I'm going to shut that baby's mouth once and for all. And Gerry, keep that champagne nice and chilled because we're going to have a wonderful toast. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Iceman Parsons and The Bruisers vs. Black Bart and The Mean Machine w/Dream Machine

Parsons is all over Bart as he dropkicks him through the ropes. Mean Machine run in the ring, but the Bruisers pound away on them and stereo clothesline them over the top rope. Dream goes to regroup his men. The Ref gets order and the next few minutes is a roller coaster ride of back and forth brawling. Dream gets in a lot of cheap shots. 

After a few more minutes Busick slams Oliver down and swings off the ropes but Dream reaches in and trips Busick. Strong hops down and chases Dream Machine around the ring. Gary Young runs out and hits Strong. The fans cheer as Steve Keirn and Mr. Olympia run out and pound away on Young and Dream. Mike Miller and Steve Strong trade fists. Busick and Oliver hammer away on each other. Parsons and Bart fight to the back. Its nothing but chaos as the Ref calls for the bell, ruling it a NO CONTEST. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

We come back and see Carlos Colon sitting at home. 

Colon: (voice still raspy) Carribean Death match, WarGames and countless battles.  I thought my war with Buzz Sawyer was over but I thought wrong. Buzz Sawyer, you asked for a chain match at SuperClash and I accepted. At SuperClash, our war ends and I will be the winner. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA World Tag Team Champs The Guerreros vs. Clyde Putnam and Todd Rooney 

The Guerreros look better than ever and win the match when Chavo swings Rooney to the ropes and hits him in the mid section as Hector follows with a sunset flip from the top rope for the pin. 

 

Nelson puts over the Guerreros SuperClash match with the Fantastics as a dream match. The Guerreros agree and say their excited to be defending their titles against a worthy team like the Fantastics. The fans cheer as the Guerreros hold their titles high. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Dynamite' DJ Peterson vs. Ray Glader 

DJ's on fire tonight and wins the match with a diving shoulder block from the top rope! 

 

Nelson: DJ, come on over. You won the gauntlet match and earned yourself a TV title shot at SuperClash. Now is a great time to announce that the special guest ring announcer for that TV title bout will be none other than superstar celebrity Raquel Welch. My hats off to the AWA. This is huge news and I'm very excited to see Raquel Welch at SuperClash. DJ, what do you think of that? 

DJ: (smiles) Raquel Welch is one of my all time favorite actresses. It's a huge opportunity for me to get a chance at the TV title and having Raquel Welch there makes it all the more special. 

Nelson: No doubt about that. Ok, we have comments from Brian Adias and I would like you to stick around for them. 

 

Brian is standing on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He's wearing a pink tank top, white jacket and sunglasses. The TV title is on his shoulder. 

 

Adias: (takes off his sunglasses) My future is so bright I gotta wear shades. I'm sure you all heard who I got as my special ring announcer for SuperClash. Oh yea, the one and only Raquel Welch. Raquel and I are in negotiations to star in a movie together. I asked if she wanted to do this and she jumped at the chance. Loni Anderson, if you're out there, don't be jealous baby. Everybody wants a piece of Blockbuster Brian Adias. NOW! I've been informed that I'll be defending MY TV title against, um, wait a second, oh yes, DJ Peterson. (Laughs) You know, I was hoping my match at SuperClash would be like an action movie but now it looks more like a comedy. DJ Peterson? Are you kidding me! DJ, let me explain something to you. I'm an above the title actor, you're what we call in the business, an uncredited extra. In other words, you're a nobody and I'm the star. This is disappointing, it really is. Well, the good thing is the fans will get to see a blockbuster, Blockbuster Brian Adias, that's me. 

 

Back Live

 

Nelson: (rolls his eyes) Well DJ, care to comment?

DJ: Brian Adias is arrogant and conceited jackass. He can take me lightly, that's fine. At SuperClash, the world is going to find out that Brian Adias isn't a blockbuster, he's a flop! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Kokina and The Singhs vs. Crusher Blackwell and Venomous 

The first few minutes is Venomous working the Singhs over with some high octane offense. Singhs come back with some vicious rulebreaking and inflict some torture. Kat gets worked over but finally makes the tag to Blackwell as Gama tags in Kokina. The fans are up and cheering as Blackwell and Kokina have a stand off, then blast away on each other with heavy hits. Blackwell starts to get the upper hand. The Singhs run in but Venomous are on them. The Ref is distracted when BUZZ SAWYER hits the ring and clotheslines Kat with the chain. Sawyer takes off. Blackwell double clotheslines the Singhs as Kokina hits a big splash on Kat. Kat isn't the legal man but the Ref is confused and makes the count 1..2..3!

Kokina stands up and turns around as Blackwell knocks him through the ropes with a shoulder block! This gets a big pop. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Wow! Buzz Sawyer is out of control with his chain. My goodness did you see what Blackwell did to Kokina. I can't imagine what it will be like at SuperClash when those two monsters meet. Speaking of SuperClash, please welcome out the Modern Day Warrior, Kerry Von Erich! 

The fans erupt as Tom Sawyer by Rush plays. 

Kerry comes out and slaps hands with the men and gets hugs from the ladies. 

Nelson: Ok, Kerry, it's you and Terry Gordy, in the steel cage at SuperClash. 

There's a commotion as Terry Gordy storms out. 

All the officials, security and prelim wrestlers come out as Kerry and Gordy charge each other. Bodies are everywhere trying to keep them separated. 

Nelson: This scene is nothing but utter chaos! 

 

The show cuts to Nikita Koloff lifting weights in his Russian Dungeon. He stops and looks into the camera. 

Nikita: Ray Stevens, you talk and talk about how Jumbo Tsuruta is going to destroy me at SuperClash. Nikita not intimidated one bit! Nikita fights anybody and fears nobody! Jumbo Tsuruta is in for a nightmare at SuperClash, a Russian Nightmare! 

Nikita sticks his tongue out and does a trap pose. 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Flowers is getting seriously good at swinging that chair.

The Fantastics and Los Guerreros are keeping it friendly... for now anyway.

Larry Z is putting up a tough front.

Utter chaos in the second six man tag of the night. Honestly I think you've got the making of another Wargames here.

Adias is going all in on this gimmick, him taking credit for the celebrity ring announcer was classic.

Things get too crazy for the ref and the Asylum takes advantage.

Kerry's interview descends into chaos when Gordy tries to make good on his promise.

Nice booked promos between Stevens/Jumbo and Nikita.

[Control21]

Things are heating up for Super Clash! Terry Gordy and Kerry von Erich continue to deliver with their interactions and the promos for Stevens/Jumbo and Nikita were very well done. 

[kevinmcfl]

Nice event to hype up SuperClash.  I love a great brawl on TV with people running in to add to the chaos.  The No Contest between Iceman/Black Bart and others was something that would be talked about for a long time.

Really looking forward to the big one on Dec.30

[spaldoni]

AWA 

Report 

 

With SuperClash only 3 weeks away the AWA is in full advertisement mode. The celebrities involved have been having a lot of fun and have cut several commercial promos. 

Donna Sommer hyped the event from a recording studio and said she's tuned up and ready to sing the National Anthem. Ron Lyle spoke from a boxing gym and says he's going to make sure things don't get out of control in the tag team grudge match. And Raquel Welch spoke from the pool of her beautiful home, saying she was excited to be a part of the extravaganza. 

Another place giving SuperClash a lot of coverage is Japan. Jumbo Tsuruta is all over magazine covers and says he's going to win the world title for Japan. Another match getting a lot of Japanese coverage is Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Big Van Vader. Tatsumi is a hero in Japan while Vader has become a hot commodity over there. 

At the beginning of 1988, Verne Gagne was very skeptical in changing the direction of the AWA but couldn't be more pleased on how things have turned out. Profits spoke volumes and with those profits, the AWA was able to update their look, bring in celebrity guests and of course sign big names in wrestling. Verne has invested a lot of money into SuperClash 3 and is more than confident it will pay off. 

 

See previous post for all matches booked

[LowBlowPodcast]

Tremendous use of international talent on this card as a way to present a bigger show feel for the fans. AWA is all but in the shitter in 1989 IRL but here you've got an influx of talent on top of this hype with some really fun names. I personally love the Larry Z stip against Orndorff who could definitely still go at this point. Kerry and Terry is something that blew the south on its heels and might just do the same thing here. 1989 Nikita could have been interesting if he got back on the juice. Here... champion... big time monster...  part of me wants to see Gordy and Nikita have a clash or two down the line and see who walks out of that ordeal... there's also some merit to a bigger Japanese invasion with some of the gaijin like a Gordy and Vader joining them. Lots can happen here and I am pumped to read it.

[LastStopTour]

Super Clash III looks like a big card though that CWA Southern Tag Match miiiiiiiight be in trouble of actually happening. Memphis sounds like crickets ...

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 12-15-88

Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. SuperClash 3 is right around the corner and tonight I'll be talking to both Terry Gordy and Kerry Von Erich. Paul Orndorff will be in action as well as Tatsumi Fujinami. As you all know, next week in Fort Wayne, the pre clash tag team battle royal will take place, with the winners getting a National tag team title shot at SuperClash. You'll see a lot of tag teams in action tonight including the San Juan Saints taking on Coast to Coast. El Canek will be in a bounty match against an individual personally called by Greg Gagne. I've been told that man is The Mega Man, Tom Magee. And at the end of the program there will be a special music video showcasing both Jumbo Tsuruta and AWA World Champ Nikita Koloff. Alright, lets get to the ring. 

 

'Thrilling' Tom Brandi vs. Neil Jordan 

Brandi excites the fans with his high octane offense and wins the match with a flying body press from the top rope. 

 

Nelson: Tom Brandi, come on over here. You have been on one incredible undefeated streak since arriving to the AWA. People are calling you a real blue chipper. However, you have a huge task ahead at SuperClash when you face Sgt. Slaughter. He has handpicked you specifically. 

Brandi: You know I heard Slaughter out here saying he picked me because I'm a weak and soft in the gut. Let me tell you something Slaughter, you made a big mistake choosing me. I've worked hard to get where I am and I'm not about to be bullied by a big mouth like you. At SuperClash you're going to regret picking me. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Olympians vs. Marvin Jones and Louis Moore 

The Olympians return after a tour of Japan. Rheingans hits a gut wrench suplex on Moore and Patera follows with a swinging full nelson for the win. 

Olympians cut a promo and say they know they disappointed their legions of supporters by not being in the tag team tournament but vowed to win the pre clash battle royal in the name of sportsmanship. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Mad Dog' Buzz Sawyer vs. Harold Bannister 

Sawyer destroys his opponent before finishing him off with a powerslam. Sawyer isn't finished as he goes out and gets his chain. Sawyer starts choking Bannister with his chain. 

The fans go nuts as Carlos Colon hits the ring and pounds away on Sawyer. Colon swings Sawyer to the ropes and back drops him. Colon picks up the chain. Sawyer staggers up as Colon clotheslines him over the top rope with the chain! The fans cheer as Colon swings the chain around. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Unbelievable! Carlos Colon is back and I'll tell you what, he looks more than ready for his chain match with Sawyer at SuperClash. Well, speaking of SuperClash, please welcome out Gary Young, the Mean Machine (Rip Oliver and Mike Miller) and of course the Dream Machine. 

Dream yanks the mic from Nelson. 

Dream: Everybody's talking about SuperClash and everybody knows that the biggest comeback of 1988 will happen there. I'm talking about my in ring return babay! But, before that, my boys the Mean Machine are going to win the pre clash tag team battle royal and then they're whip those cowgirls and take the National tag titles. That's right babay, SuperClash is going to be an epic night for Dream's Team. Myself and my main man Gary Young are going to finally put Ms. Olympia out of wrestling and teach that fabulous jerk Steve Keirn a lesson he'll never forget. Oh and if that punchy Ron Lyle gets in my face, I'm going to knock him right out! 

Dream pushes the mic in Nelson's chest and leads his men out. Gary Young bumps Nelson on his way out. 

 

We then get some quick comments from all the celebrities appearing at SuperClash including Donna Sommer, Ron Lyle and Raquel Welch. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The San Juan Saints vs. Coast to Coast

Both teams will be in the Pre Clash battle royal and they're looking to get some serious momentum with a win tonight. 

The teams go back and forth at a fever pace. Both teams are in sync and on their A game as they display top notch tag team unity. Just as things kicked into a higher gear, the bell rings, signaling a 10 minute draw. The teams have an intense showdown followed by a pushing match, and then the fists start flying as the commercial hits. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Tatsumi 'The Dragon' Fujinami vs. Randall Ward

Fujinami puts on a wrestling showcase and wins the match with his Dragon Suplex. 

 

Nelson: Another impressive win for Tatsumi Fujinami. At SuperClash, he'll be taking on the debuting Big Van Vader. Let's take a look at some highlights of Vader from Japan. 

We see highlights from Japan as Big Van Vader destroys his opponents with devastating power moves. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Glamour Boys w/Lanny Poffo vs. Todd Rooney and Ray Glader 

Poffo and the Glamour Boys are in full 80s Glam Rock mode as they enter the ring to Poison's I want action tonight. 

Poffo skips around the ring and applauds as the Glamour Boys hit the Wham Bam Thank You Maam for the win. 

 

Poffo and the Glamour Boys cut a promo and say they're going to wipe out every team in the battle royal and then take the National tag titles at SuperClash because the AWA needs cool champions like us. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff vs. Vic Dutro 

The fans are up and cheering as Orndorff hits the piledriver for the win. 

Orndorff gets up but WHAM! From behind Larry Zbyszko nails Orndorff on the back of his head with the Mid American title! Zbyszko casually walks to ringside.

Nelson: Larry Zbyszko, I can't...

Zbyszko: Shut up Spudhead! (Looks back at the laid out Orndorff) Welcome to Larry Land Mr. Blunderful! You know Nelson, Paul Orndorff has got to be the stupidest man in wrestling. When he wakes up, tell him I'll see him at SuperClash. 

Zbyszko walks off.

Nelson: Yea, it takes a real man to hit someone from behind...again. We'll see what happens when he's face to face with Paul Orndorff at SuperClash. If Zbyszko tries any of his cowardly antics like what we just saw at SuperClash, well, he'll lose his precious title. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Bounty Match 

El Canek vs. 'The Mega Man' Tom Magee 

Canek waits in the ring. Magee comes down the aisle and looks like a million bucks. He goes to the top turnbuckle and back flips into the ring. He turns around and Canek clotheslines him down. Canek picks Magee up and delivers a snap suplex. Canek picks up Magee and hits a backbreaker. Canek goes to the top rope and crashes down with a flying leg drop. Canek rolls Magee over and clamps on the Boston Crab. Canek wrenches away, Magee submits and the Ref signals for the bell. 

Canek jumps up and holds his arms in victory. Canek looks down at Magee, then helps him up. Magee gets his breath back and shakes Canek's hand, then starts apologizing to him. Canek pats him on the back and helps him out. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Fans, at SuperClash 3, Terry Gordy and Kerry Von Erich will settle things inside of a steel cage. My guest at this time is Terry Gordy. 

Freebird blasts on the speakers as Gordy makes his way out wearing jeans and a T Shirt. 

WHAM! Kerry Von Erich tackles him down! 

Kerry and Gordy roll around punching each other. They get up and continue to fight. They end up tearing each other's shirts off as fists keep flying. Prelim wrestlers come out but they get thrown and hurled everywhere. More wrestlers, officials and security storm out. They pull them apart but Kerry and Gordy manage to break free and continue to punch away at each other. Another chaotic scene between these two! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Brenda Britton is standing with AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow

 

Britton: Wow Gerry, things are really heating up for SuperClash. 

Morrow: AHHHHHHH Brenda, they sure are and I love every minute of it. I mean at SuperClash 3 de fans will see a Bunkhouse match, a chain match and a steel cage match. It will be wild. And do not forget dat all 5 AWA titles will be on de line. An epic and exciting way to end de year 1988. Next week we will have a special SuperClash preview show. Also, as a gift to our AWA fans, de pre clash tag team battle royal will be shown on TV. Consider dat a Christmas gift from me. 

Britton: Oh Gerry, you are the best gift giver ever. 

Morrow: Thank you Brenda. Now, at SuperClash, Nikita Koloff will defend de AWA world title against Jumbo Tsuruta. Let us all enjoy a special video showcasing both men. 

 

Def Leppard's Rock Rock Til You Drop plays as we see several great moments and moves from Nikita Koloff and Jumbo Tsuruta. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Brandi ain't backing down but Sarge won't hesitate to knock him down.

The Olympians and the Glamour Boys are both looking strong ahead of the battle royal.

The Saints and Coast 2 Coast meanwhile, may be distracted by more personal business.

The Dream Machine is that expecting a big night for his boys.

Fujinami and Vader are both getting ready for a major clash.

Larry Z gets the jump on Orndorff.

Canek absolutely blitzes McGee.

Gordy and Kerry just can't keep their hands off each other.

Gerry gives the fans a pretty sweet gift with a proper preshow.

A sweet video package highlighting perhaps the two baddest men in the AWA sends us off the air.

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AWA

Report 

 

Greg Gagne puts on his sweatsuit jacket and looks into the camera.

Gagne: Since WrestleRock, I've spent every moment in the hospital bed and every second of physical therapy thinking about El Canek's demise. I invested every penny I had into the bounty. And yet, that masked moron is still walking around. Well, enough is enough. Greg Gagne has been cleared. That's right, I'm fit, healthy and ready to go. SuperClash 3 is coming and you can bet every damn dollar that Greg Gagne will be there. Greg Gagne is the AWA and it's only fitting that I attend the biggest event of the year. That's right! I'm going to be there and I'm going to tell everybody what's next for El Canek. Canek, it's a miracle you've survived but trust me you're on borrowed time. Now, if you'll excuse me I have more pressing matters to attend to. 

 

Sgt. Slaughter is on top of a tank. 

Slaughter: Listen up maggots! I told you my mission was to clean up all the garbage in the AWA. Nikita Koloff! You're still number one on my hit list but first I'm going to rid the AWA of that gutless hippy punk Tom Brandi. Brandi, you're not built for this business and at SuperClash I'm going to send you back home crying for your mother. In other words, you'll be dismissed! 

 

The AWA World Tag Team Title match between the Guerreros and Fantastics is hyped and billed as a dream match.

 

The next segment are quick promos from the celebrities.

Donna Sommer is dancing under a glowing disco ball and says she's looking forward to kicking things off at SuperClash. 

Ron Lyle is working a punching bag and says he's been in the ring with boxing's best and he's more than capable of keeping order at SuperClash. 

Raquel Welch is standing in front of her iconic One Million Years BC poster and says she's excited to lend her voice for the AWA TV Title Bout at SuperClash. 

 

 

Ray Stevens is wearing a brown suit jacket with no tie. Jumbo Tsuruta is standing next to him wearing a black suit, white shirt and black tie. 

 

Stevens: At SuperClash everybody is going to witness the crowing of a new AWA World Champion. Nikita Koloff, I want you to listen and listen good. Jumbo Tsuruta feels no pain, he only inflicts it! Your Russian Sickle is no match for Jumbo's lethal lariat. And that's only one of many weapons in his huge arsenal. SuperClash is going to be the longest night of your life Nikita. You're going to be battered, bruised and beaten! 

Jumbo raises his fist. 

 

Nikita Koloff is wearing a white suit with the AWA world title on his shoulder.

 

Nikita: Ray Stevens, you talk and talk and talk, well, Nikita do his talking in the ring! I've been training harder than I've ever trained before! I live in Russian Dungeon! Nikita afraid of nobody and nobody can beat Nikita for this title! Jumbo Tsuruta, you're next! 

[Autistic Dragon]

Loving Sarge cutting his promo on top of a tank!

Greg's back.....yay .

[kevinmcfl]

Great job hyping up SuperClash.  

If I were still a kid, I think Kerry vs Bam Bam would be the highlight of the show but the way you are hyping up Larry Z and Orndorff that may be the highlight now.  Also, really interested in Vader's debut!  He could be the future of the AWA.  

Can't wait!!

[Control21]

I'm very excited for Super Clash. The last show did a great job of continuing the build-up. Gordy vs Kerry von Erich is going to be a great match. Also looking forward to Fujinami vs Vader and Tsuruta vs Koloff

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AWA 

Preview Show 

 

Saturday, December 30th

From the McNichols Arena, Denver Co. 

Live on Pay Per View 

 

Donna Sommer will sing the National Anthem 

There will also be a special appearance by Greg Gagne 

 

'The British Bomber' Dave Taylor vs. 'Diamond' Timothy Flowers 

Timothy Flowers came to the AWA to try and collect the bounty on El Canek. Things backfired on him when he tried to use a chair. Since then, Flowers has been obsessed with using a chair in his matches. Dave Taylor recently returned to the AWA with a better attitude. Flowers has used the chair on Taylor and Taylor wants him at SuperClash. 

 

Bunkhouse Match

Iceman Parsons vs. Black Bart

This started when Brian Adias pretty much bribed Black Bart with "John Waynes" cowboy hat. Bart thanked Adias by costing Parsons his opportunity at the TV title. These guys have had some hard hitting encounters but things are going to get rougher as they will go at it in a bunkhouse match. 

 

Crusher Blackwell vs. Kokina

A match to see just who is the baddest monster in the AWA. 

 

Mr. Olympia and 'The Fabulous One' Steve Keirn vs. 'The Fortunate One' Gary Young and Dream Machine 

At one time Gary Young and Jerry Stubbs were a cohesive tag team (remember Gagne's Gang?). Things turned ugly and they got into a heated feud. Young and Dream Machine injured Stubb's face badly. Weeks later, Stubbs returned as Mr. Olympia. Olympia still had problems with the numbers game until Steve Keirn arrived and helped him out. This enraged Dream Machine to a point where he's making his big in ring comeback at SuperClash. The AWA felt this match needed a special enforcer referee and called upon former heavyweight contender Denver's own Ron Lyle. 

 

Sgt. Slaughter vs. 'Thrilling' Tom Brandi 

Slaughter came on strong and quickly earned himself a world title shot. Nikita edged him out with a countout victory at Title Night. AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow was impressed with Slaughter and allowed him to choose his opponent for SuperClash. Slaughter has vowed to clean up the AWA and chose Tom Brandi. Slaughter thinks Brandi is a gutless hippy. Brandi has been undefeated since coming to the AWA and says Slaughter is making a big mistake by underestimating him. 

 

Tatsumi 'The Dragon' Fujinami vs. Big Van Vader

Japan's media is all over this match. Fujinami is one of Japan's top stars while Vader has recently exploded on Japan's wrestling scene. The AWA wanted this very intriguing match up and signed it for SuperClash. 

 

CHAIN MATCH 

Carlos Colon vs. 'Mad Dog' Buzz Sawyer 

These guys have been at war for months. Colon defeated Sawyer in a Carribean Death Match at WrestleRock. Sawyer got a win at the Labor Day Show (with help from a wooden chair). They were on opposing sides in the War Games match. Sawyer kept saying this isn't over until he's done having fun. At Title Night, Sawyer attacked Colon and hung him with his chain. Sawyer said this will finally end at SuperClash. Colon has agreed and says he'll be the one walking away. These two will be linked together with a 15 foot chain. It's going to get bloody. 

 

AWA National Tag Team Title Bout 

The Gunslingers (C) vs. Winners of the Pre Clash Tag Team Battle Royal 

The Gunslingers recently won the straps from Badd Co. and have serious momentum heading into SuperClash. All the top teams will be battling for the coveted title shot in this weekend's battle royal. 

 

AWA TV Title Shot 

'Blockbuster' Brian Adias (C) vs. 'Dynamite' DJ Peterson 

with very special ring announcer- Raquel Welch 

 Since WrestleRock and that kiss from Loni Anderson, Brian Adias has had a severe attitude change. He's gone total Hollywood. He says he has agents, producers, directors and movie scripts coming at him. He even said he's responsible for getting Raquel Welch to appear and says they'll be starring in a movie together. On the flip side, DJ Peterson has been an AWA mainstay. He recently won the grueling feud with Kevin Kelly and then won a gauntlet match to earn this shot. 

 

AWA Mid-American Title Bout 

'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko (C) vs. 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff 

if Zbyszko gets DQed or Counted Out, he will lose the title 

Zbyszko has knocked Orndorff out (well, from behind) 3 times with his title. Morrow made this stipulation and promised a champagne toast to Zbyszko if he wins. Orndorff says Zbyszko is nothing but a coward and there's no way out of this one. Zbyszko says he's going to enjoy a 'wonderful' toast. 

 

AWA World Tag Team Title Bout 

The Guerreros (C) vs. The Fantastics 

The Guerreros have enjoyed a long world title reign. The Fantastics won the big Tag Team Tournament to earn this shot. This has been called a dream match up. 

 

STEEL CAGE MATCH! 

'The Modern Day Warrior' Kerry Von Erich vs. Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy 

Gordy arrived at Brawls in St. Paul and immediately targeted Kerry. Kerry got the win for his team in War Games that same night. Since then, these two have brawled in parking lots, dressing rooms and all around the ring. Morrow said he's going to put them in a cage at SuperClash and let them fight it out. This one's going to be one stiff fight! 

 

AWA World Title Bout 

'The Russian Nightmare' Nikita Koloff (C) vs. Jumbo Tsuruta w/Ray Stevens 

Nikita ended Bad News Brown's year long title reign at WrestleRock. Since then, Nikita has faced all comers. Ray Stevens shocked the world at WrestleRock when he announced he's now managing Jumbo. Jumbo has steamrolled all the competition and earned this shot by defeating Carlos Colon at Title Night. These two haven't gotten physical but the promos have been heated and intense. No doubt about it, this will be Nikita's toughest challenge. 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

An excellent recap.

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AWA TV Special @ The Allen County Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne IN 12-23-88

Ken Resnick: Hello everybody and welcome to the AWA Pre Clash Tag Team Battle Royal. The stakes are high because the winners will receive a National Tag Team Title shot next week at SuperClash 3. And remember, if one member of the team is eliminated, the team is eliminated. Let's hear what the teams have to say. 

Tonight's show is definitely a showcase for the AWA tag teams. The teams give pre match promos and we're set to go. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Pre Clash Tag Team Battle Royal

 

The AWA National Tag Team Champs, the Gunslingers are introduced. They come out wearing fancy western attire and white cowboy hats. They hold their titles high and join Ken Resnick at the table for commentating. 

The teams are introduced as they walk down the aisle. 

Coast to Coast arrogantly strut into the ring wearing red glittered robes. 

The Olympians enter the ring wearing their sequence Olympic themed robes. 

The San Juan Saints jump into the ring wearing their Puerto Rican colored themed pants and gold medallions. 

The Singhs storm into the ring wearing their turbans. 

The Bruisers step into the ring wearing tank tops. 

Venomous fly into the ring with matching silver masks. 

Lanny Poffo leads the Glamour Boys to the ring. The Glamour Boys are in full 80s Glam Rock mode. 

The Mean Machine slowly walk into the ring wearing black vests. 

The Rose Cousins head into the ring wearing short sleeve flannel shirts and baseball caps. 

And The Wild Ones come to the ring wearing T-Shirts that say 'Favorites to win the Battle Royal'

 

 

The bell rings and fists start flying. All the teams go after their current rivals. 

The Wild Ones charge the Rose Cousins, but the Rose's stereo back drop the Wild Ones over the top rope! That gets a huge pop! 

The Wild Ones are eliminated. 

Tiger Jeet Singh clotheslines Kat over the top rope, while Cobra dropkicks Gama over the top rope. 

Venomous and the Singhs are eliminated. 

Tiger doesn't like this and attacks Cobra. Both men fight through the ropes. It's not long before their partners join in and brawl up the aisle. 

The Bruisers and Mean Machine are slugging it out. The Olympians and Rose Cousins join in. The momentum carries the Bruisers and Mean Machine over the top rope. They don't miss a beat because the Bruisers and Mean Machine keep hammering away on each other outside the ring. 

The Bruisers and Mean Machine are eliminated. 

The San Juan Saints double dropkick John Tatum over the top rope. Jack Victory tries to attack the Saints, but the Saints stereo kick him and hurl him over the top rope and onto his partner. 

Coast to Coast is eliminated. 

Perez swings off the ropes, but Lanny Poffo (on the apron) pulls the rope down and Perez falls back over the top rope. Castillo sees this and goes towards Poffo, but the Glamour Boys nail him from behind and hurl him out of the ring. 

The San Juan Saints are eliminated. 

It's down to the Olympians, Glamour Boys and Rose Cousins. 

On the outside, the San Juan Saints regroup and grab Poffo. They pick him up and double suplex him on the concrete. Inside the ring, the Glamour Boys see this. That distraction allows the Rose Cousins to grab the Glamour Boys and hurl them over the top rope. 

The Glamour Boys are eliminated. 

The Olympians come from behind and stereo lowblow the Rose's, then hurl them over the top rope. 

The Rose Cousins are eliminated. 

 

Winners of the Pre Clash Tag Team Battle Royal- The Olympians

 

The Fans boo as the Olympians raise their arms in victory. 

Patera grabs the mic and looks down at the Gunslingers. 

Patera: Hey Gunslingers, I just want you to know that Brad and are really looking forward to a clean and competitive match with you at SuperClash. Just remember, the Olympians are all about sportsmanship. 

The Olympians exit the ring and walk up to the Gunslingers. The Gunslingers see right through these guys and stand up. The Olympians extend their hands and offer handshakes. The Gunslingers start questioning their actions in the battle royal. The Olympians are playing dumb. The Gunslingers tell them they'll see them at SuperClash and start to walk away.

The Olympians attack them from behind! The Olympians put the boots to them and hurl them into the ring and follow. Rheingans executes a gut wrench suplex on Casey while Patera executes the swinging full nelson on Mantell. 

The Olympians exit. Rheingans grabs the mic from Resnick. 

Rheingans: It's obvious who the superior wrestlers are. The Olympians have officially declared the Gunslingers unfit to represent the AWA as champions. 

Rheingans tosses the mic to Resnick. 

Resnick: My goodness, things took an unexpected turn. All I can say is the Olympians better be ready for a fight. Well fans, I'll see you at SuperClash 3. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

I love how much detail you put in here. Glad to see The Olympians get the nod as I've been eating their act up.

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Presents 

From the McNichols Arena, Denver Co

Live on Pay Per View 

 

The camera pans across the sold out McNichols Arena and cheering fans. Sleek SuperClash banners hang from the rafters. The camera then turns to Larry Nelson as he welcomes us. 

 

Nelson: Hello fans and welcome to SuperClash 3! Tonight you'll see all 5 titles on the line along with some very heated grudge matches. A couple of quick notes. Dave Taylor has been injured and is unable to compete tonight, but don't worry, the AWA has found a suitable replacement. Well, we've got one hell of a show for you, so let's get this started. In the ring now are Brenda Britton and the AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow.

Brenda is wearing a blue sparking dress while Morrow is looking dapper in a black tuxedo and fedora hat. 

Brenda: Hi everybody and welcome to SuperClash 3. See Larry, my introduction was so much better. Ok Gerry, go ahead and kick things off. 

Morrow: AHHHHHH thank you Brenda. This will be de most splendid night in de history of de AWA. So, let us start things off de right way. Singing de National Anthem is de one and de only...Donna Sommer. 

 

Donna Sommer gets a standing ovation after her rendition of the National Anthem. The fans then get quite the treat as Donna Sommer sings 'Hot Stuff' for them while a light show is going on. Gerry and Brenda are even dancing at ringside. 

 

 

AWA National Tag Team Title Bout  

The Gunslingers (C) vs. The Olympians 

Both teams stand in the ring. The Olympians are wearing their Olympic themed sparkling capes. The Gunslingers are wearing white chaps and white cowboy hats with the titles around their wastes. 

The Gunslingers start with a bang as they take turns pinballing Rheingans all over the ring. They put Rheingans down with a double shoulder block. Patera runs in and the Gunslingers double back drop him. Mantell pushes Patera into the corner as Casey pushes Rheingans in the opposite corner. The Gunslingers swing the Olympians into each other. The Olympians crash into each other and stagger back into stereo atomic drops. The Olympians ram into each other again and stagger back into stereo back suplexes. The Ref finally gets some order. 

Rheingans rakes Casey's eyes and swings him to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Casey swings back and hits a Thesz Press while punching down on Rheingan's head. Casey tags in Mantell. Casey suplexes Rheingans as Mantell follows with a forearm drop from the 2nd rope 1..2..Patera breaks it. Casey runs in but the Ref guides him back. Patera picks up Mantell and slams him down, then goes back to his corner. Rheingans rolls over and tags in Patera. 

Patera rakes his boot across Mantell's face. Patera swings Mantell to the ropes and clotheslines him down. Patera stomps away on Mantell's back, picks him up, swings him to the ropes and clamps on a bearhug. Patera wrenches away. Mantell starts punching on Patera but Rheingans runs in and rabbit punches Mantell's back. Casey runs in but the Ref guides him back. Patera atomic drops Mantell into a clothesline by Rheingans. The Olympians double slam Mantell. Patera tags in Rheingans. They swing Mantell to the ropes and double back drop him, then Rheingans follows with a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Casey runs in and breaks it. Patera runs in but the Ref guides him back. Casey clotheslines Rheingans down, then goes back to his corner. Mantell crawls over and tags in Casey. 

Casey dropkicks Rheingans into the corner. Rheingans tags in Patera. Patera runs in but Casey hip tosses him over. Casey works over Patera and tags in Mantell. Casey slingshots Patera into an ear clap by Mantell. Mantell tags Casey back in. Mantell swings Patera into the turnbuckles and follows with a running clothesline as Casey is right behind him with another running clothesline. Casey cradles Patera 1..2..Kick Out. Casey hoists Patera up for a suplex but Rheingans comes in and clips Casey behind the knee. Patera tags in Rheingans. 

Rheingans swings Casey to the ropes and hits a tilt o whirl suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Rheingans hits a backbreaker on Casey, then clamps on the Boston Crab. Rheingans wrenches away. Casey starts reaching for the ropes, but Patera runs in and drops and elbow on Casey's back. As the Ref guides Patera back, Mantell swings off the ropes and clotheslines Rheingans. Both Rheingans and Casey slowly crawl to their corners. Rheingans tags in Patera. Patera nails Casey with a high knee that sends him into the corner to tag in Mantell. 

Mantell and Patera pound away on each other. Patera misses a back elbow, Mantell swings back and dropkicks Patera down. Rheingans runs in as does Casey. We've got a pier six brawl going on. Patera levels Mantell with a clothesline. Rheingans and Patera double team Casey. They swing Casey to the ropes but miss a double clothesline. Casey swings back and dropkicks Patera into a crucifix by Mantell. Casey nails Rheingans with a bulldog as Mantell rolls Patera over in a crucifix pin 1..2..3!!!! 

The fans cheer as The Gunslingers hold their titles high. 

Winners of the Match and STILL AWA National Tag Team Champs- The Gunslingers 

 

 

Bonus Match 

Cannonball Grizzly vs. 'The World's Strongest Man' Bill Kazmaier 

Due to not being able to sign the CWA Southern Title match, the AWA added this match. Both wrestlers make their return to the AWA tonight. 

These two powerhouses give the fans a slugfest. Grizzly starts to get the upper hand and dazes Kaz with some hard shots. Griz swings Kaz to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Griz follows with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Griz swings Kaz to the ropes but Kaz knocks him over with a big shoulder block. Griz staggers up as Kaz shows off his strength and body slams Griz down 1..2..Kick Out. Both men exchange in another slugfest and both end up lumbering out through the ropes. They continue to fight on the outside as the Ref counts to 10. After a few more punches both men stop. They exchange in a stare and then take deep breaths. After a few seconds, they nod and shake hands. 

Official decision- A Double C.O. 

 

 

Tatsumi 'The Dragon' Fujinami vs. Big Van Vader 

The Japanese media is all over this one as they surround the ring. Tatsumi enters the ring in a cool looking red robe with a yellow dragon on the back. He's handed flowers by Geishas. The spotlight hits the aisle. Vader walks out with his helmet on. He sets it down and waves his arms as steam shoots out of the helmet. The fans are in awe of this masked monster as he walks towards the ring, making menacing noises and grunts. 

The bell rings and Vader tells Fujinami to bring it. Fujinami charges but Vader leans in and shoulder blocks Fujinami down. Vader waves his hands to the fans. Fujinami regroups and swings off the ropes, Vader misses a clothesline, Fujinami swings back and hits a front dropkick. Vader staggers as Fujinami hits another dropkick. Vader is wobbling as Fujinami puts him down with a 3rd dropkick. Fujinami hops on the middle ropes and hits a knee drop 1..Vader presses him off. Fujinami picks Vader up but Vader pulls him in and just about decapitates Fujinami with a short arm clothesline. 

Vader takes a breath. Vader swings Fujinami to the ropes and puts Fujinami down with a Vader Block! Vader hops on the middle ropes and waits. Fujinami staggers up as Vader nails him with a diving clothesline 1..2..Fujinami gets his shoulder up. Vader picks up Fujinami and slams him down hard, picks him up again and hits a vertical suplex 1..2..Fujinami stays alive. Vader scoops up Fujinami and slams him down, then follows with a standing splash (that gets an awe from the fans) 1..2..Fujinami gets his foot on the ropes. Vader berates the Ref. 

Vader slowly picks up Fujinami but Fujinami nails him with an Enzuigiri! Both men are down. They slowly stagger up. Fujinami grabs Vader and hits belly to back suplex 1..Vader kicks out. Vader staggers back into the corner as Fujinami tags him with several chops and palm strikes. Fujinami swings Vader to the ropes and clamps on the Dragon sleeper! Fujinami wrenches away as Vader swings around. Vader starts to back pedal into the corner but Fujinami releases as Vader hits the turnbuckles. Vader staggers out as Fujinami clamps on the Cobra Twist (AB stretch) Fujinami wrenches away but Vader is able to hip toss him over. Fujinami rises as Vader mows him over. 

Vader hops on the middle ropes. Fujinami rises as Vader hits him with a Vader Block. Vader swings Fujinami to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Fujinami swings back and hits a crossbody press but Vader catches him and front slams him down 1..2..3! Flashes from the Japanese cameras light up the arena. 

As Vader leaves the ring, you can tell the fans were impressed with his performance. 

Winner of the Match- Big Van Vader

 

 

Bunkhouse Match 

Iceman Parsons vs. Black Bart 

Bart comes into the ring wearing cowboy boots with spurs, jeans, black tank top, black cowboy hat and of course his rope and cowbell. 'We Are Family' blasts over the speakers as Parsons comes out wearing boots, jeans and a white cut off tank top. He's pulling an ice cooler and sets it by the ring. 

It only takes a second before these two start brawling. Bart quickly chokes Parsons with his rope, then starts hitting Parsons with the cowbell. Parsons is already bleeding. Parsons is able to wrap the rope around Bart's neck and pulls him over and to the outside. Parsons staggers up and goes to the apron. Bart gets up as Parsons nails him with a double axehandle. Parsons clears his head and wipes his blood away. Bart staggers up as Parsons dropkicks him into the guard rail. Parsons approaches but Bart grabs a drink from a fan and throws it in Parson's face. Bart regroups and kicks Parsons low. Parsons keels over as Bart grinds his spur into Parson's bloody face. Bart hurls Parsons into the ring. Bart grabs his rope and follows. 

Bart swings Parsons to the ropes and nails him with the cowbell 1..2..Parsons gets his shoulder up. An irate Bart starts choking Parsons with his rope. Bart stomps down on Parsons and goes to the top rope. Bart crashes down with the Texas Trash Compactor! Bart shakes his head and says "One more!" Bart goes to the top rope and crashes down again but Parsons moves and rolls out of the ring as Bart hits the canvas hard. 

Parsons wipes the blood away from his face and staggers around. Bart grabs the ropes and slides out of the ring. Bart limps around. From out of nowhere, Parsons nails him with the Hip Attack! Bart flies into the steel post. Parsons opens up his cooler and pulls out a block of ice. Bart staggers up as Parsons breaks the ice block over Bart's head 1..2..3! 

The fans cheer as a bloody Parsons celebrates. 

Winner of the Match- Iceman Parsons 

 

 

Sgt. Slaughter vs. 'Thrilling' Tom Brandi 

'Thriller' by Michael Jackson plays as the undefeated Tom Brandi slingshots over the top rope and into the ring. Sgt. Slaughter is on the back of a jeep, He looks around at the fans and shows his displeasure. The jeep drives him down the aisle. Slaughter gets out and into the ring. 

The bell rings and Slaughter looks over Brandi and then starts berating him. Slaughter cheap shots Brandi and punches away. Slaughter swings Brandi to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Brandi swings back with a flying press 1..2..Kick Out. A shocked Slaughter gets up and charges but Brandi goes to town with hip tosses and arm drags as the crowd cheers him on. Slaughter staggers up as Brandi dropkicks him down. Slaughter gets up as Brandi scoop slams him down and follows with a jumping knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Brandi suplexes Slaughter and goes to the top rope. Brandi goes for his flying elbow drop but Slaughter moves. 

Brandi is holding his elbow as Slaughter regroups, picks him up and executes a gut buster. Slaughter picks up Brandi and hits a shoulder breaker. Slaughter picks up Brandi and rams him shoulder first into the turnbuckles. Brandi slowly staggers out as Slaughter clamps on the Cobra Clutch! Slaughter swings Brandi around as the Ref signals for the bell. Slaughter keeps swinging Brandi around then tosses him down. 

Winner of the Match- Sgt. Slaughter

 

 

AWA TV Title Bout 

'Blockbuster' Brian Adias (C) vs. 'Dynamite' DJ Peterson 

Special guest ring announcer- Raquel Welch 

 

DJ comes to the ring as ACDC's TNT blasts over the speakers. He looks determined and focused. 'The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades' plays as Adias arrogantly walks down the aisle wearing sunglasses and a white suit coat with pink wrestling pants. 

The fans stand up and cheer as Raquel Welch is introduced. She steps in the ring and blows kisses to the fans. Adias is pointing to her and pointing to himself while he smiles and nods his head. 

Raquel has it memorized as she makes the announcements. She introduces DJ Peterson and winks at him. She then introduces the TV champion but pauses and looks at her card, before announcing Adias's name. The fans laugh but Adias is holding out his arms wondering how she could forget his name. 

The bell rings but Adias is still yelling at Raquel Welch. Raquel waves and exits. DJ comes from behind and gives Adias an overhead suplex. DJ swings Adias into the turnbuckles, Adias hits hard and staggers into a back drop by DJ. Adias staggers up as DJ scoop slams him down and follows with a jumping fist drop 1..2..Kick Out. DJ picks up Adias and hits a delayed vertical suplex 1..2..Kick out. DJ picks up Adias but Adias rakes his eyes and hurls him out of the ring. Adias clears the cobwebs. 

DJ gets on the apron, but Adias snaps his head on the top rope, then baseball slides him back to the outside. Adias goes out and hurls DJ back in the ring. Adias stands DJ up, then puts him down with a standing dropkick. Adias chokes DJ on the middle roes, then swings off the opposite ropes and hits a body guillotine. Adias suplexes DJ 1..2..Kick Out. Adias argues with the Ref, then goes to the top rope. He spends to much time yelling at the fans. DJ gets up, grabs Adias and slams him off the top rope.

The fans cheer as DJ pumps his fists. Adias staggers up and throws a punch but DJ ducks and atomic drops Adias into the turnbuckles. Adias hits hard and staggers back. DJ grabs him and hits a Russian Leg Sweep 1..2..Adias gets his foot on the rope. DJ swings Adias to the ropes and hits a flying back elbow smash. DJ goes to the top rope. Adias slowly rises as DJ nails him with a flying shoulder tackle. Adias stumbles back and through the ropes. 

The Ref backs DJ up and starts the count on Adias. Adias starts to stagger up the aisle. DJ runs out after him, grabs him by the hair, runs with him and hurls him into the ring. DJ swings Adias to the ropes and hits him with a diving clothesline and follows with a snap suplex 1..2..Adias gets his foot on the ropes. DJ swings Adias into the turnbuckles and follows with a jumping splash. DJ swings Adias into the opposite corner and follows with another jumping splash but Adias moves and DJ hits the top of the steel post. DJ is cut and staggers back and around. Adias quickly grabs him and hits the cradle suplex 1..2..3!!! 

Adias is still in a daze and rolls out of the ring and falls to the ground but manages to crawl over and get his TV title. 

Raquel Welch: The winner of the match and still AWA TV Champion, Byron, (looks at her card) no Brian Addidas, (looks again) oh sorry, I mean Brian Adias. 

 

 

Nelson: (laughing) Well, it appears Brian Adias isn't the Hollywood big shot, he thinks he is. Fans, up next is the big steel cage match. While they're setting up the cage, let's take a look at some wrestlers coming to the AWA in 1989. 

 

We see a split screen. On one side is a Polynesian ceremony honoring their new Chief Sivi Afi. On the other screen is a Native American ceremony honoring Chief Joe Lightfoot. 

Two Chiefs, one team. The High Chiefs are coming to the AWA

 

The next scene is a man dressed in a white tuxedo. He's at a roulette table in Monte Carlo. The owner of the establishment walks up and tells the man the entire top floor is ready for him. A waitress walks over and gives the man a drink. The man thanks the owner. The owner says "Nothing but the best for you Mr. St. Clair." The man turns to the camera and raises his drink. 

Tony 'Simply the Best' St. Clair returns to the AWA 

 

 

STEEL CAGE MATCH! 

'The Modern Day Warrior' Kerry Von Erich vs. Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy 

'Freebird' starts and then booms into the guitar solo as Gordy walks down the aisle wearing his red glitter vest and red bandana. He stops by the cage, takes off his vest, throws his bandana and enters the cage, 

The fans go crazy as 'Tom Sawyer' plays. Kerry comes out in his yellow glitter robe. He stops at the cage and takes off his robe. 

Gordy is shaking the cage and yelling at Kerry. Kerry enters the cage. The outside Ref closes the door and the fists start flying! These guys take turns punching the hell out of each other as the crowd eats it up. Gordy starts to get the upper hand and punches Kerry back to the cage. Gordy charges but Kerry back drops him into the cage! Kerry reaches down, pulls Gordy up by his hair and rams Gordy's head several times into the cage. Gordy is bleeding. Kerry pulls Gordy, swings him to the ropes and hits a back elbow smash. Kerry follows with several elbow drops. Kerry swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Kerry picks up Gordy by his hair, winds up and sends him flying with a big uppercut. Gordy is sitting against the turnbuckles. Kerry runs over and goes to town with punches and kicks. Gordy is bleeding bad. Kerry swings Gordy to the opposite corner and charges in but Gordy runs out and clotheslines Kerry down. 

Gordy falls back and regroups. Both men start to stagger up. Gordy grabs Kerry and hits a sidewalk slam 1..2..Kick Out. Gordy picks up Kerry, runs with him and slams him face first into the cage. Gordy picks up Kerry, runs in the opposite direction and darts Kerry head first into the cage. Now Kerry is bleeding bad. Gordy picks up Kerry and grinds his bloody face into the cage. Gordy holds Kerry and gives him an elbow to the top of his head, then grabs him and slams his head several times on the turnbuckle. Gordy chokes Kerry on the top rope and flings him back. Gordy picks up Kerry and hits a vertical suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Gordy just starts choking Kerry. Gordy picks up Kerry and runs towards the cage but Kerry reverses it and hurls Gordy's body into the cage! 

Gordy is between the ropes and cage. Kerry falls back and tries to regroup. Both men finally come to life. Gordy rolls into the ring. Both men stagger up. Gordy throws a punch but Kerry ducks and starts punching away. The fans roar as Kerry runs in place and punches Gordy to the ground. Kerry picks up Gordy and slams him down. Kerry goes to the top rope and crashes down with a flying elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Kerry picks up Gordy but Gordy lowblows him. Kerry falls back and down. Gordy is on his knees catching his breath. 

Kerry tries to stand but Gordy applies the Oriental spike! Gordy puts the pressure on as Kerry has an agonizing look on his face. Kerry starts to rise and mule kicks Gordy. Once again, both men are down. They start to stagger up. Gordy grabs Kerry and hits a backbreaker, then quickly applies the Scorpion Deathlock! Gordy wrenches away. Kerry is fighting with everything he has. Kerry uses all his strength and flips Gordy over. Gordy gets up and charges but Kerry uses the momentum and hurls Gordy into the cage. 

Both men are hurting and bleeding bad. Kerry rises and pumps his fists. Gordy slowly comes out and staggers up. Kerry grabs Gordy and military presses him up. The fans roar as Kerry slams Gordy down! Kerry then applies the CLAW! It's a million dollar magazine shot as Kerry has the claw on Gordy's bloody face. In an act of desperation, Gordy puts his fingers in Kerry's face and grinds away. Kerry releases the claw and falls back. Gordy is still on his back. 

Kerry stands up as Gordy nails him with a big boot to the face. Gordy grabs Kerry and hurls him face first into the cage. Gordy grabs Kerry and swings him into the corner. Gordy charges in but this time it's Kerry with a big boot to the face. Gordy staggers back as Kerry spins around and sends Gordy flying with the discus punch!!!! 

Gordy is down and out. Kerry starts to walk but collapses. These guys have lost a lot of blood. 

The Ref waits for a bit, but then starts the 10 count. Both men start to move and slowly rise at 9. 

The fans can't believe it but these two just start exchanging punches. It gets more intense and they start firing away on each other. Sweat and blood is flying as they continue to pound away on each other. Kerry gets the upper hand and swings Gordy to the ropes. Gordy comes back and both heads collide. Kerry falls back and down. Gordy falls back against the ropes, then just collapses forward on top of Kerry 1..2..3! 

Neither man is moving. The Ref signals for help. After several minutes, both men are helped out and obviously need medical attention. 

Winner of the Match- Terry Gordy

 

INTERMISSION

Stay tuned for Part 2 of SuperClash 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Donna Summers gets the crowd fired up with a two for one performance.

NGL I was kinda looking forward to the Olympians as self-righteous heel champs. Still congrats to the Gunslingers.

Grizzly and Kazmaier do their best to make up for the missing title match.

Fujinami makes Vader look like a proper brute.

Love the idea of the Iceman using actual ice to win the Bunkhouse match.

Brandi puts up a spirited fight but it just wasn't enough.

Even though he held onto his title it was definitely a rough night for Byron...I mean Brian.

The High Chiefs are sure to make an impression and I'm excited to see the man who's "Simply the Best" return to the AWA.

Gordy technically wins but I'm not sure either man even survived that cage.