AWA Major League Wrestling

[Scarlet-Left]

Excellent event!

I loved the write-up for the main event, and what a way to end things!

I'm also definitely looking forward to the Fantastics facing the Rock 'n' Roll Express!

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 11-22-89

Footage from No Holds Barred: The Movie/The Match is shown. We see Col. Debeers hold Hulk Hogan as Nikita Koloff wraps a chain around his arm and puts Hogan down with the Russian Sickle. The end of the footage sees Debeers and Koloff shake hands over a bloody and lifeless Hogan. 

 

Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. I'm still in shock over what we just saw. Absolutely stunned. I can tell you that the world champ Hulk Hogan will be here tonight to respond. However, right now I'm looking for answers. Joining me now is Nikita Koloff and Col Debeers. 

Thundering boos as Debeers strolls out twirling his mustache while Nikita comes out with his chain wrapped around his neck as he stares daggers into the camera and at the fans. 

Nelson: I am completely appalled at what went down in St. Paul. Col. Debeers, we've seen you out here for weeks scouting Nikita Koloff. Was this an evil plan all along? I just can't believe this! 

Debeers: Believe it Nelson because Nikita Koloff has seen the truth. I simply enlightened Nikita to something he's really known deep down inside all along. His eyes were just closed but now the Russian Nightmare is wide awake! You people and this weak country have held Nikita back for way too long! The American Wrestling Association (Laughs) American says it all. For the past year, America has tried to get rid of Nikita but look at him now. Stronger and more alert than ever! 

Nelson: Why Nikita? Please, don't listen to this man! 

Nikita: (raises his arm at Nelson) Shut up! Col Debeers is right! One year ago I lost the AWA world title because of Sgt. Slaughter. A true American robbed me of my title! Nikita go to war with Slaughter and Nikita win! Then I find out that another patriot Col Kirchner was behind it. He hires the poisonous assassin Jake the Snake to put me out of commission. Nikita win that war and rids the evil from the AWA. Americans try to hurt and end my career but they all failed! After all that, did the AWA ever give Nikita a rematch for the world title? NO! So, Nikita come to the Happening and save Hulk Hogan from a beating at the hands of Jumbo Tsuruta and Tatsumi Fujinami. I agree to team with Hogan. That's when Col. Debeers come in and start to talk to Nikita. I did not listen. Then Jumbo and Tatsumi attack Nikita and double powerbomb me! Where was Hogan? Did he have my back? NO! But Nikita still not listen to Debeers. At the match, I went to tag Hogan but Hogan not there! Later that selfish Hogan tag himself in and take all the glory of winning. That was it! I put Hogan down with Russian Sickle and then with this chain! He deserved it! Now Nikita will defeat the biggest American patriot in the world! Hulk Hogan, I challenge you to a match at SuperClash for the AWA world title! You can't run or hide! Nikita is going to take your head off with the Russian Sickle and bring the title back home! Where it belongs!

Debeers: Hulk Hogan, this is not a dream but SuperClash will be a Russian Nightmare for you! 

Nikita sticks out his tongue and does a trap pose as Nelson looks on in shock. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Leo Burke vs. Trent Watkins 

Burke wins the match with a sleeper. 

Burke cuts a promo about next week's big International title match with Terry Taylor. Burke says he's ready to knock the arrogance out of Taylor and win the International title. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Iceman Parsons vs. Chicky Starr 

This is the 4th match in the series and Chicky's hoping to end the All-Stars losing streak as he attacks Parsons at the bell and is relentless. Chicky slams Parsons down and angrily stomps away. Chicky rakes his boot across Parsons face and drops a knee 1..2..Kick Out. Chicky swings Parsons to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Parsons swings back and dropkicks Chicky down. 

Parsons hammers away on Chicky and suplexes him back 1..2..Kick Out. Parsons swings Chicky into the corner and follows with a knee to the mid section. Parsons swings Chicky to the opposite corner and charges in but Chicky nails the oncoming Parsons with a boot to the face. 

Chicky regroups and chokes Parsons on the top rope and flings him back. Chicky picks up Parsons and slams him down. Chicky goes to the middle ropes and hits an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Chicky's pissed and almost hits the Ref while he berates him. Chicky swings Parsons to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Parsons leapfrogs over, swings back and nails Parsons with the Hip Attack 1..2..3!!! Big Pop for the Iceman! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Justified vs. Marvin Jones and Carl Kellerman 

Oliver puts Jones down with a forearm blast from the middle ropes. Oliver tags in Young, who finishes things off with a tornado DDT! 

Justified cuts a promo regarding the SuperClash tag team battle royal for the National Tag Titles. They say they're ready for all the teams and want the titles bad!

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Mad Dog' Buzz Sawyer vs. Ray Glader 

Sawyer demolishes his opponent and finishes things off with the powerslam! Sawyer goes crazy and starts biting Glader's head until he starts bleeding. Sawyer spits out the blood as officials and medics hit the ring. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

SuperClash 4 Control Center 

 

Ken Resnick is standing in front of a SuperClash banner. 

Resnick: SuperClash 4 will no doubt be the greatest night in AWA history. More matches have been signed. After going to two draws, Carlos Colon and Tony St. Clair have been signed to a no time limit match at SuperClash. In a battle of strongmen, Ken Patera will face Steve Disalvo. Also announced, Jumbo Tsuruta will go one on one with Big Jim Morris. And listen to this, Gerry Morrow has announced that Larry Zbyszko will face David Sammartino inside the steel cage! My goodness! It all happens on Jan.3rd at the McNichols Arena in Denver Colorado. Be there! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Fans, coming out now is the sensation from Mexico, Konnan.

Konnan comes out

WHAM! 

He's attacked from behind by Blackblood and the Soultaker! Akbar is out there calling the shots. They start pounding down on Konnan. The fans cheer as El Canek storms out! Canek mows down Akbar! All 4 men start brawling around the ring! Things get wild as a swarm of prelim wrestlers and security come out and try to break it up. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Winner gets an AWA TV Title shot next week 

Mark Youngblood vs. Derrick Dukes w/The Vin Man 

Due to the current rivalry between the tag teams, the Ref bans Scott Putski and Chris Youngblood from ringside. 

Mark controls the opening minutes with chops, arm drags, hip tosses and slams. Dukes comes back with the power and speed. Dukes hits a belly to back suplex 1.2..Kick Out. Dukes gets more aggressive and starts breaking the rules but can't put Mark away. Dukes goes to the top rope and jumps off, but Mark nails him with a dropkick. Both men are reeling. 

Mark fires up and takes it to Dukes. He nails Dukes with a flying press 1..2..Kick Out. Mark goes to the top rope, Dukes staggers up as Mark nails him with a tomahawk chop. Mark goes up to the opposite top rope. Vin runs over and starts yelling up at Mark. Mark turns to Vinnie and jumps, giving him a tomahawk chop on the outside! While all this is happening, Dukes reaches in his tights and pulls out a foreign object. As Mark gets back in the ring, Dukes nails him with the foreign object and quicky cradles him 1..2..3! BOOOOOOO! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Union Jacks w/Les Thornton vs. Floyd Green and Stu Jersky 

Union Jacks are in sync and win the match when Dave clips Green's knees from behind as Smith puts him down with a running clothesline. 

Thornton cuts a promo on SuperClash and says St. Clair will finally show Colon who the superior wrestler is. He also scoffs at Justified's earlier comments and says the Union Jacks will be gunning for them in the tag team battle royal and then the National titles will be in the Parliament! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Tommy Jammer vs. Todd Rooney 

Jammer's pretty full of himself and eventually wins the match with the California Splash! 

 

Nelson: Tommy, I understand you haven't been signed for a match at SuperClash yet? 

Jammer: Dude, are you surprised? I mean, I'm not. I issued an open challenge for SuperClash and of course no one's accepted. I guess they can't handle the California heat I bring. I thought the AWA was where the competition was at. I guess I was totally wrong. Talk about a bummer. This place is a real vibe killer. I'm outta here man! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Brutus Beefcake vs. 'Blockbuster' Brian Adias 

The bell rings, but Adias is refusing to take off his sunglasses. It looks like he's feeling the pressure of a clean sweep. He keeps yelling at the Ref and the fans. He turns around and Beefcake nails him with a running high knee 1..2..3!!!! Mega Pop! The All-Stars go 0-5 as Beefcake completes the series sweep. Beefcake gives the fans a strut as Adias is laid out with his sunglasses crookedly on his face. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Please welcome out the AWA world champion, Hulk Hogan! 

The fans erupt. 

Hogan comes out with his head bandaged. His look is solemn as he holds the world title on his shoulder. 

Nelson: Hulk, I know you're in a state of shock like we all are. I have no idea what must be going through your head right now. You heard what Nikita Koloff and Col Debeers had to say. 

Hogan: (pauses and puts his hand on his bandaged head) This past week all I've thought about was you, Nikita Koloff. Every single time I looked in the mirror, I thought why Nikita, why. If you wanted a title shot, all you had to do was ask. But no! Instead you listened to that coward and psychotic Col Debeers. You've been brainwashed Nikita. What you did to me was lower than low brother. You didn't have the guts to confront me like a man. You not only did this to me, but you did it to all my Hulkamaniacs. Well, I'll make this real easy for you and that dirtbag Debeers. You want a world title match at SuperClash? (Hogan pauses and looks at the fans, then back at the camera) YOU GOT IT!!!!!! 

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Really liked Nikita's justification, really felt like something he'd believe.

Burke looks to pluck the Red Rooster.

Justified and the Union Jacks both aims to deal with each other in route to winning the National Tag Team Titles.

Sawyer has lost his damn mind.

Big announcements from the Control center. Colon vs St Clair with no time limit, Patera takes on the Mighty Yankee and Larry Z and David Sammartino step into the steel cage!

Jammer isn't impressed with the competition in the AWA thus far.

The All-Stars got blown out!

Hogan wastes no time accepting Nikita's challenge for SuperClash.

[kevinmcfl]

WHAT A NIGHT.... No Holds Barred:  The Movie/The Match.  This was one of the most creative things in our game since we started.  I just knew that Hogan and Nikita had to win the bout.  Then when Debeers walked out I thought we were going to get one of his obnoxious promos but instead we get one of the biggest heel turns our game has ever seen!

WOW WOW WOW... Nikita and Debeers going after Hogan.  Not sure I can wait for Superclash to see what happens with this one.

Chicky Starr needs a better plan against the Iceman... I wonder if that means someone to help him?

Like the big start for Brutus vs the Allstars.. I wonder if they also get a better plan!

Wow... Still in shock about Nikita... so exciting!

[Scarlet-Left]

Really loved the bookend promos!

Hulk Hogan versus Nikita Koloff should be great!

[Jimmy Jack Punk]

Nikita Koloff vs. The Hulkster would have been a big draw IRL in 86/87 but it wasn’t meant to be. Love that we're seeing it here!

[spaldoni]

AWA SuperClash World Title Press Conference @ The Marriot Hotel Grand Ballroom, Denver Co

 

Verne Gagne stands up at the podium in stage. There's a huge SuperClash 4 banner behind him. Nikita Koloff and Col. Debeers sit on one side. Hulk Hogan sits on the other side with the world title in front of him. AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow and Brenda Britton stand behind Verne. Extra Security is all over the place. Reporters and V.I.P.'s are seated in the audience. 

Verne: Thank you all for coming out. As you know, SuperClash has been the flagship event for the AWA. January 3rd at the McNichols Arena will truly be a historic and epic night for the AWA. You will witness the biggest AWA world title match in history as Hulk Hogan defends the AWA world title against Nikita Koloff. With a match of this magnitude, it's only fitting we bring in the best ring announcer. None other than Michael Buffer will do the honors. Before we get to the comments from the wrestlers involved, it should be noted that Col. Debeers has applied for and received a one night manager's license to be in Nikita's corner at SuperClash. Also, Debeers has been booked in a match at SuperClash against Spike Huber. Col. Debeers will now have his time to speak. Followed by Nikita Koloff and then the champ Hulk Hogan. 

Debeers: Let me address the AWA's feeble attempt to distract myself at SuperClash with a match. Simply put, Spike Huber is meaningless and will be made an example of. This is just pathetic because the AWA is trying to keep mine and Nikita Koloff's eyes off the prize. I told everyone that we're wide awake and nothing will stop Nikita Koloff from winning the AWA world title. That's where I agree with Verne Gagne. SuperClash will indeed be a historic night because that's the night America's biggest hero will fall prey to the Russian Nightmare. 

Nikita stands up, shakes hands with Debeers, then goes to the podium. 

Koloff: Let Nikita talk about the AWA. Nikita was the one who fought for AWA and the fans! Nikita was the one who was involved in bloody wars with evil, vile and corrupted men. All Americans! Nikita has world title stolen from him by disgraceful American. Hulk Hogan arrive and everybody forget about Nikita and all he do! Hogan is selfish man who use Nikita. (stares at Hogan) Just looking at this weak man makes me want to smash his face in! I promise you this Hulk Hogan, Nikita will put you down hard so that you never get up! I will make all America cry when they see you laying there begging and pleading for your life. The world title come back home to Nikita! 

Nikita looks at Hogan and does a trap pose. Hogan stands up as Security closes in. Things get tense but Nikita slowly goes back to his seat. 

Hogan: You got it all wrong Nikita! I never left you hanging brother. When you were double powerbombed, I was in Alaska. When you reached for that tag in our match, I was on the outside recovering. You could have easily come to me man to man about all this, but instead you listened to that fool and instigator Debeers. You took the coward's way out brother and here we are. I hope you and that slime Debeers are happy. But be careful what you wish for. The power of Hulkamania and America is beyond your comprehension. Nikita, you were once somebody who stood tall and now it's a shame that you've become a puppet to Debeers. So whatcha....

Nikita tackles Hogan! 

Security rush the scene as Hogan and Nikita roll around punching each other. Security separates them. Hogan breaks free and tackles Nikita. As Security breaks them up, Debeers hits Hogan's back with a chair! Hogan staggers forward as Nikita breaks free from Security and nails Hogan with the Russian Sickle! Hogan falls back and knocks over the podium! Verne is yelling and threatening Nikita as Debeers escorts Nikita away while everybody attends to Hogan. 

The place is in shambles 

[Autistic Dragon]

You set the scene wonderfully. Nikita and Debeers really put a hurting on Hogan.

[rainmakerrtv]

Still rooting for Nikita.

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 11-29-89

Highlights are shown of the SuperClash 4 World title press conference. The ending sees Col Debeers hit Hogan from behind with a chair and Nikita follow with a Russian Sickle that sends Hogan tumbling over the podium. 

 

Nelson: Hello everyone and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. Well, you all just saw what went down at the Press Conference. That explosive world title match will take place at SuperClash. Big show tonight as you'll see 2 big title matches. Terry Taylor defends the International title against Leo Burke. Also, Tom Brandi defends the TV title against Derrick Dukes. All that and a lot more, so let's go to the ring and kick things off with our huge International title match. 

 

AWA International Title Bout 

'The Red Rooster' Terry Taylor (C) vs. Leo Burke 

The bell rings. Taylor slicks his ponytail back and flings his hands at Burke. Burke responds by knocking Taylor down with a running forearm blast. Burke picks up Taylor, swings him to the ropes and nails him with a back elbow smash, then follows with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Burke continues to work over Taylor and executes a vertical suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Burke swings Taylor into the corner and charges in, but Taylor lifts his knees as Burke crashes into them. 

Taylor clears the cobwebs and angrily stomps down on Burke. Taylor swings Burke to the ropes and back drops him. Taylor swings off the ropes and hits Burke with a forearm drop 1..2..Kick Out. Taylor snapmares Burke over and applies a chinlock. Taylor wrenches away. Burke fights it and starts to fire up. Burke rises with Taylor on his back. Burke back pedals Taylor into the turnbuckles. 

Burke turns around and unloads on Taylor with European uppercuts. Burke hip tosses Taylor across the ring. Taylor staggers up as Burke puts him down with a clothesline 1..2..Kick Out. Burke reaches down but Taylor lowblows Burke, rakes his eyes and quickly cradles Burke with a handful of tights 1..2..3! Burke is keeled over as Taylor rolls out of the ring. Taylor gets his title and pats himself on the back. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Karachi Vice vs. Carl Kellerman and William Hillman 

Makhan hits a corner splash on Hillman, slams him down and tags in Gama. Gama finishes things off with the Boston Crab. 

Karachi Vice cut a promo on the SuperClash battle royal for the National tag titles. They say they'll be the last team standing and note that they'll see the Moondogs in there. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Coming out now is the AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow. 

Brenda Britton walks over. 

Britton: Alright Nelson, you know the deal. 

Nelson rolls his eyes and exits. 

Britton: Hi everybody! Your AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow would like to address you all. 

Morrow: Hahahahaha thank you Brenda. 

Boos as the All-Stars, Austin Idol, Chicky Starr, Dream Machine and Brian Adias storm out. They all start yelling at Morrow at the same time. 

Morrow: Gentlemen please, calm down. 

Idol: Ok, it's like this darling, we were robbed plain and simple. The All-Stars were cheated! Our buddy Bill Dundee was seriously injured by Muraco and is nowhere to be seen. It's like this Gerry. We won the War Games fair and square but Armstrong, Parsons, Sugar and Beefcake had to cheat their way to wins. In other words, this isn't over. 

Dream: That's right babay! 

Morrow: You do bring up a good point. You did win War Games and now they have won the series of matches. I had a feeling this wouldn't be settled. So, here's what I propose. At SuperClash, de 4 of you will wrestle de 4 of them in an elimination match with a twist. When a fall occurs in de match, de match will stop. De wrestlers in de ring will then leave de match. However, de winner of dat fall will remain with de AWA while de loser will leave de AWA. I will also appoint a special enforcer to make sure de wrestlers are escorted out so there are no problems for de reminder of de match. It is the only way to be fair and end dis feud. 

The All-Stars huddle up. 

Idol: It's a deal darling! I guarantee the 4 of us will remain in the AWA.

Starr: (slowly dusting off his hands) They go down. Easy as that. 

Adias: Nobody gets the best of the All-Stars! Nobody! 

Britton: Wow! Another big SuperClash announcement from your AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow. It always happens here. Tooooodles! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Carlos Colon vs. Trent Watkins 

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

Colon cuts a promo on his no time limit match with Tony St. Clair at SuperClash. Colon says they've gone the limit twice but at SuperClash, despite what Les Thornton thinks, he's going to outwrestle and defeat St. Clair once and for all. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

We come back and see Stan Hansen in front of a SuperClash banner

Hansen: Paul Orndorff! I broke your skinny neck and now you want more? Fine by me boy! I will be more than happy to end your career permanently! See you at SuperClash! (Hansen spits tobacco on the ground) 

 

Nelson: Strong words from Stan Hansen. He'll be in action right here next week. Right now I would like to bring out the AWA world tag team champs, the Fantastics. 

Huge pop as the Fantastics come out. They hold their titles high as the fans cheer. 

Rogers: Larry, before we say anything, we want to invite the Rock n Roll Express out here. 

Another huge pop as RnR come out. 

The two teams start off with some respectful comments. Then they have some fun bantering about their similar looks and styles. Things get a little heated but stay respectful when they start talking about who the better team really is. Things get more intense when RnR say they're walking out of SuperClash with the titles. The Fantastics tell RnR they made a big mistake giving up the National titles because that's the only gold they're ever going to see in the AWA. The two teams get nose to nose and a pushing match ensues. Officials quickly come out to break things up before it goes to a different level. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

SuperClash 4 Update 

 

Ken Resnick is standing in front of a SuperClash banner. 

Resnick: Fans, things are really heating up as we're on the road to SuperClash 4. I still can't believe what went down at the World Title press conference. Hulk Hogan vs. Nikita Koloff is going to be an epic showdown we'll never forget. Ok new matches signed this week. It's now official that Terry Taylor will defend the International title against Don Muraco. You heard about the elimination match with a twist. It was announced that Col Debeers will indeed be in action that night against Spike Huber. I've also been told that next week's TV title drawing match will be for a shot at SuperClash. Also just announced, El Canek and Konnan will take on Blackblood and Soultaker in a street fight! And lets not forget about the celebrities which include Pat Benatar singing America the Beautiful and none other than Michael Buffer announcing the main event. It all happens on January 3rd in Denver Colorado live on pay per view! SuperClash 4...Be There!

 

Commercial Break 

 

'The Rock' Don Muraco w/Superstar Graham vs. Todd Rooney 

Muraco aggressively wins the match with a tombstone piledriver. Graham is in Muraco's ear as they head too ringside. 

 

Nelson: Ok, at SuperClash you Don Muraco will wrestle Terry Taylor for the International title. 

Muraco: That's right! I beat that little runt Bill Dundee to get this shot and now I'm going to do the same to you Taylor! No mercy! No mercy! No mercy! 

Graham: Donnie's a little fired up right now. Just take it easy Donnie. Calm down and let's not let aggression get in the way of staying focused. You got this brother. Just be cool. 

Muraco: Hey, at SuperClash it's for all the marbles Billy. This is why I'm in the AWA and there's no way I'm coming up short at SuperClash. You're going down Taylor! And that's a fact! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko vs. Roland Jenkins 

Zbyszko easily wins the match with a swinging neckbreaker. 

 

Nelson: Ok, Larry, it will be you and David Sammartino locked inside a steel cage at SuperClash. 

Zbyszko: Wow Spudhead, thanks for the update. You really earn your money around here. So, Bruno's boy wants to play grown up and get into the cage with me. Let me tell you something punk. You've been a thorn in my side for way too long. At SuperClash, I'm taking you to Larry Land and I'm going to take great pleasure in grinding that stupid face of yours into the cage. You'll be left a bloody mess when I get through with you. I'm going to beat you so bad that your daddy won't even recognize you. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA TV Title Bout 

'Thrilling' Tom Brandi (C) vs. Derrick Dukes w/The Vin Man 

The first few minutes is fast paced back and forth action. Brandi gets in some high energy offense with dropkicks, hip tosses, arm drags, back drops and assorted flying maneuvers. Dukes comes back with some explosive offense as well such as body slams, suplexes, clotheslines and dropkicks. Brandi gets back in control until a distraction from Vinnie puts Dukes back in control. Dukes executes a hanging vertical suplex, then goes to the top rope. Dukes goes for a flying elbow drop but Brandi moves at the last second. Brandi regroups and goes to town on Dukes. Vinnie hops on the apron but Brandi dropkicks him off! Brandi quickly goes to the top rope. Dukes staggers up as Brandi hits a beautiful flying press 1..2..3!!! 

The show ends with Brandi standing on the turnbuckles holding his title high to the cheering fans. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Taylor's dirty tricks get him past Burke but will they be as effective at SuperClash?

Karachi Vice get tuned up for the big battle royal.

Morrow with a unique idea to end the All-star war once and for all.

Colon looks strong ahead of his decisive match with St Clair.

Hansen is ornery as ever and looks to take it out on Orndorff.

Things are gonna blow up between the RnR and the Fantastics.

Canek and Konnan taking on Devastation Inc in a Street fight AND Michael Buffer announcing the main event? SuperClash keeps getting bigger and better!

Muraco and Graham are definitely not on the same page.

Zbysko is beyond ready to put Bruno's boy in his rearview.

Brandi with another Thrilling defense.

[rainmakerrtv]

Never count my man Leo Burke out, as that sneaky weasel, errr, Rooster Taylor is going to find out.

[Scarlet-Left]

This show did a great job building hype for SuperClash!

It's fun to see the Fantastics and the Rock 'n' Roll Express starting to get under each other's skin!

Loved the Larry Zbyszko promo!

[Control21]

AWA is buzzing with hot angles and great matches! Can't wait for Super Clash and the hype for Nikita vs Hogan has been excellent. The inclusion of Col. Deebers has been a stroke of genius and I'm loving the promos between all three. I'm really looking forward to Orndorff vs Hansen as well. That should be a barnburner. 

[Jimmy Jack Punk]

SuperClash is going to be huge! Looking forward to the R&R Express/Fantastics inevitable showdown!

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 12-6-89

Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. We're on the road to SuperClash 4 and a lot is going on. Tonight's TV title contender's match will be for a title shot at SuperClash. The lucky men that were drawn are Bill Kazmaier and get this, he was to make his AWA debut tonight and believe it or not his name was drawn. I'm talking about Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart. Stan Hansen will be in action right here, tonight! AWA world tag champs, the Fantastics will be in the ring. Also, Nikita Koloff will be tuning up for his big world title match in a handicap match tonight. Ok, let's get to the ring for 8 man tag action. 

 

'Bullet' Bob Armstrong/Iceman Parsons/Sweet Brown Sugar and Brutus Beefcake

vs. 

Carl Kellerman/William Hillman/Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez

Everybody shines tonight. Parsons hits his Hip Attack. Sugar hits a missile dropkick. Beefcake hits his running high knee and Armstrong finishes things off with a Jaw Breaker. 

The 4 men give a fired up and passionate promo about their Elimination Match with a twist against the All-Stars at SuperClash. They say they've been through all the battles and promise to end the war and the All-Stars at SuperClash! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Olympian' Ken Patera w/Brad Rheingans vs. Todd Rooney 

Rheingans is wearing a shoulder brace due to his injury from Steve Disalvo a few weeks ago. Patera shows off his power and strength and wins the match with a swinging full nelson. 

Nelson: Ok, Ken Patera, you made the challenge and Steve Disalvo accepted. You two will meet at SuperClash. 

Patera: I'm dedicating my SuperClash win over that weakling Disalvo to my friend and partner, Brad Rheingans. Disalvo, you're nothing but a low down dirty cheater! You injured my friend and now I'm going to hurt you. You're no match for me! 

Rheingans: I'm just happy I'm going to get an up close view of watching that despicable Disalvo suffer. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Stan 'The Lariat' Hansen vs. Warren Coolidge 

Hansen just destroys Coolidge and finishes him off with his lariat! Hansen goes to the outside, pushes Nelson out of the way and grabs his bull rope. Hansen gets in the ring and chokes Coolidge with it. 

The crowd goes nuts as PAUL ORNDORFF hits the ring!!! 

Orndorff clotheslines Hansen from behind! Orndorff stomps down on Hansen. The fans are going nuts as Orndorff hoists Hansen up and piledrives him down!! The atmosphere is electric! 

Orndorff rips off his shirt, throws it down on Hansen and gives the fans a pumped up flex. 

Orndorff is back! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Moondogs w/Skandor Akbar vs. Sam and Steve Smith 

Akbar applauds as Rex hits a backbreaker on Sam, holds him as Spot comes off the middle ropes with a knee to the chest for the win. Afterwards, the Moondogs grab their bones and give their fallen opponents a beat down with them. 

Akbar gives a promo and says after what just happened is there any doubt that the Moondogs are going to win the SuperClash tag team battle royal and the National tag titles. He warns all the teams especially Karachi Vice that the Moondogs will cause destruction at SuperClash! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Tommy Jammer vs. Colt Stevens 

Jammer hits the California Splash for the win. Jammer steps on his opponent's chest and does a surfing pose that irks the fans. 

 

Nelson: Tommy, it appears that nobody has yet to answer your SuperClash challenge. 

Jammer: You know I have to say, I'm disappointed but not surprised. I thought the AWA was the Major Leagues. No worries, I guess I'll go back to sunny California and ride some waves. At least I'll find some excitement there, which is a lot more that I can say about the AWA. 

Cheers as Leo Burke walks out.

Burke: I'll get straight to the point. I'll accept your challenge and wrestle you at SuperClash. You wanted an opponent, you got one. 

Jammer: (pauses, then chuckles) Look dude, I was looking for an opponent but come on man. Didn't you just lose last week to Terry Taylor? I need a bigger challenge and I don't deal with losers. Thanks Pops, but no thanks. 

Burke: Well, maybe this will change your mind. 

Burke slaps Jammer across the face! 

Burke: Better learn some respect...son. 

Burke walks away. Nelson smirks as Jammer holds his cheek. 

Jammer: Ok dude! It's on! 

Jammer walks away still holding his cheek. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

SuperClash 4 Update 

 

Resnick: Fans, things are really heating up as we get closer to SuperClash. It's going to be a clash of the titans when Hulk Hogan defends the AWA world title against Nikita Koloff. As we heard, there was only one man who could properly announce that match and it's Michael Buffer. Rock music sensation Pat Benatar will kick things off with America the Beautiful. And listen to this. AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow said there will be a special referee enforcer for the Elimination match. Well, it's a bombshell because the one and only MR.T has been given that job! If there's one man that can handle that job, it's Mr. T. It all goes down in Denver Colorado, live on pay per view, Friday January 3rd. BE THERE! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

AWA World Tag Team Champs The Fantastics vs. Harold Bannister and Ray Glader 

During the match, the Rock n Roll Express come to ringside to scout the champs. The Fantastics look annoyed by this but get focused and win the match with the Rocket Launcher. 

The Fantastics hurry to the outside. They have words with RnR. Ricky and Robert are telling them they were just scouting. More words are exchanged. Tempers get heated and a pushing match ensues. Officials run out to break it up. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

David Sammartino vs. Paul Worth 

Sammartino finishes things off with a belly to belly suplex! 

Boos as Larry Zbyszko hits the ring with his nun chucks! Sammartino turns around as Larry swings, but Sammartino ducks and just goes to town on Larry with punches. Sammartino swings Larry to the ropes and kicks him in the gut. As Larry slouches over, Sammartino picks up the nun chucks and whacks Larry across the back with them! Larry goes down and rolls to the apron, then falls to the outside. Larry is in grimacing pain holding his back as a pumped up Sammartino soaks in the cheers. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Winner gets an AWA TV Title shot at SuperClash 

Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart vs. 'The World's Strongest Man' Bill Kazmaier 

What a way for the Anvil to make his debut. However, Kaz is looking to spoil it. These two powerhouses trade some hard hitting shots and power moves. A few minutes in, Kaz finally gets an advantage. Kaz swings Anvil to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash. Kaz picks up Anvil and hits a backbreaker. Kaz swings Anvil to the ropes and clamps on a bearhug! Kaz puts all his muscle into it as Anvil tries to survive. Anvil is able to rake Kaz's eyes and follow with an eye gouge to finally break it. 

Anvil catches his breath and hurls Kaz outside the ring. Anvil goes to the apron. Kaz staggers up as Anvil nails him with a double axehandle. Anvil swings Kaz into the steel post. Anvil grabs Kaz and rams him back first into the apron. Anvil hurls Kaz back into the ring. Anvil uses his incredible strength and hoists Kaz up and delivers a running powerslam 1..2..3! 

Anvil strokes his goatee and is heading to SuperClash to meet Tom Brandi for the TV title. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Fans, before we get to our final match, I want to announce that the AWA world champion Hulk Hogan will be here next week! I'm sure he will have a lot to talk about regarding his match with Nikita Koloff at SuperClash. Also next week, Konnan goes one on one with BlackBlood. That should be quite the SuperClash preview. Ok, back to the ring. 

 

'The Russian Nightmare' Nikita Koloff w/Col. Debeers vs. Marvin Moore and Lance Richards 

Nikita decimates both men. He nails Moore with the Russian Sickle! Then drops Richards with a Russian Sickle! Nikita puts a hand on each man's chest as the Ref counts 1..2..3! 

Debeers raises Nikita's arm as the fans boo. 

 

Nelson: After what went down at the Press Conference...

Debeers cuts him off.

Debeers: What went down was an eye opener for the great American Hulk Hogan. I have unleashed the true Russian Nightmare and Hulk Hogan just got a taste. At SuperClash, Nikita Koloff is going to do what he's done to all the other evil and cowardly Americans. He's going to win the fight and reclaim what's been rightfully his all along, the AWA world title! 

Koloff: Hogan! Hogan! The time is ticking. Your time is ticking as your worst nightmare awaits! You have what belongs to Nikita. Nikita take more than AWA world title. Nikita take away everything you are! Nikita show the world that a weak American like you is a disgrace to world title. You're an imposter holding on to my title! Nikita take back what is his! SuperClash will be the nightmare the AWA needs to happen! 

The show ends with Debeers twirling his mustache as Nikita sticks out his tongue and does a trap pose. 

 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

The Bullet troop looks good heading to the blow-off with the All-stars.

Patera is eager to fight for his friend.

Orndorff gives Hansen a taste of what's coming.

The Moondogs can cause a lot of havoc in a battle royal.

Jammer finally gets an answer to his challenge.

The All-Stars had better be on their best behavior with Mr T as the enforcer.

The Fantastics were really on edge tonight.

Larry's ambush blows up in his face.

The Anvil arrives in style by immediately earning himself a TV title shot.

Nikita looks like a beast demolishing two men.

[spaldoni]

SuperClash 4 

Friday, January 3rd

McNichols Arena, Denver Co. 

Live on pay per view 

Complete Card 

 

AWA World Title Bout 

Special Guest Ring Announcer- Michael Buffer 

Hulk Hogan (C) vs. 'The Russian Nightmare' Nikita Koloff w/ Col. Debeers 

 

AWA World Tag Team Title Bout 

The Fantastics (C) vs. The Rock n Roll Express 

 

AWA International Title Bout 

'The Red Rooster' Terry Taylor (C) vs. 'The Rock' Don Muraco w/Superstar Graham 

 

AWA TV Title Bout 

'Thrilling' Tom Brandi (C) vs. Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart 

 

Grudge Match 

Stan 'The Lariat' Hansen vs. 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff 

 

STEEL CAGE MATCH! 

David Sammartino vs. 'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko 

 

Elimination Match with a twist 

When a fall occurs, the match stops. The Winner of the fall stays in the AWA, the loser of the fall leaves the AWA. Both men leave, the match continues. 

Special Enforcer Referee- MR. T 

'Bullet' Bob Armstrong/Iceman Parsons/Sweet Brown Sugar and Brutus Beefcake 

vs. 

'The Universal Heartthrob' Austin Idol/Chicky Starr/Dream Machine and 'Blockbuster' Brian Adias 

 

No Time Limit 

Carlos Colon vs. 'Sir' Tony St. Clair w/Les Thornton 

 

Street Fight!

El Canek and Konnan vs. Blackblood and Soultaker w/Skandor Akbar 

 

Special Challenge Match 

'The Mighty Yankee' Steve Disalvo vs. 'Olympian' Ken Patera w/Brad Rheingans 

 

Jumbo Tsuruta w/Ray Stevens vs. 'Big' Jim Morris 

 

Leo Burke vs. Tommy Jammer 

 

Col. Debeers vs. 'The Foreman' Spike Huber 

 

Tag Team Battle Royal for the AWA National Tag Team Titles 

The Renegade Warriors, Karachi Vice, Justified, The Rose Cousins, Latin Desire, Vinergy, the Moondogs, The Union Jacks 

 

Singing America the Beautiful- Pat Benatar 

[Autistic Dragon]

SuperClash is gonna rock the Mile High city!

[Control21]

This is a huge card! Really looking forward to Hogan vs Koloff, Orndorff vs Hansen, Sammartino vs Zbyszko, and St. Clair vs Colon in particular. 

[kevinmcfl]

Wow... Superclash is going to be great!!

The Elimination Match really has my interest.  Also, can't wait for Orndorff vs Hansen.  I bet all the girls can't wait for the Fantastics vs The RnR Express!!  This one will have some sort of crazy ending I bet.

Awesome job with Nikita and Debeers.  I think Ivan and Nikita were great but Debeers and Nikita would have even been better.

Nice arrival for the Anvil.  I always liked him.  

I also enjoyed the smack by Leo Burk on Tommy Jammer... great way to get some heat but also a great way to put the cocky young guy in his place.  Fun segment.  

[LowBlowPodcast]

SuperClash may be the best card ever assembled in our game... better than WrestleMania this year for sure...  my hope is for Nikita but my heart knows it is Hogan.

 

"When a fall occurs, the match stops. The Winner of the fall stays in the AWA, the loser of the fall leaves the AWA. Both men leave, the match continues." This is one I am going to pay close attention to. the AWA has got it all and is now beginning to rewrite the history books.

[Scarlet-Left]

SuperClash looks amazing!

Really enjoyed Paul Orndorff going to town on Stan Hansen!

Impressive win for Jim Neidhart!

Fun heel promo to end on!

[spaldoni]

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 12-13-89

Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. AWA world champion Hulk Hogan will be here tonight! Konnan takes on Blackblood. The Renegade Warriors go up against the Union Jacks. All that and plenty more as the road to SuperClash continues. 

 

'The Foreman' Spike Huber vs. Ted Kingsly 

Huber airplane spins Kingsly, slams him down and follows with an elbow drop to get the win. 

 

Nelson: Spike, at SuperClash, Col. Debeers will be in the corner of Nikita Koloff in the big world title bout. However, earlier that night, he will be facing you. I'm sure you've seen all the havoc Debeers has caused. 

Huber: It seems that Col. Debeers isn't all that concerned with his match with me. Listen and listen good Debeers. You better not brush me off and take me lightly because this foreman is ready to drop the hammer down on you at SuperClash! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Sir' Tony St. Clair w/Les Thornton vs. William Hillman 

Tony executes his floating butterfly suplex and it's all over. 

 

Nelson: Tony, you and Colon have wrestled to two incredible time limit draws. At SuperClash it will be the two of you in a no time limit match. I'm sure that will settle just who is the better wrestler once and for all. 

Thornton: First of all, Nelson, you will address Tony St. Clair as Sir. Sir Tony is going to show that barbaric savage Colon exactly who the superior wrestler is. Colon has been lucky to go the limit twice, but during those matches, Sir Tony was just getting warmed up. At SuperClash, no time limit plays right into our hands. 

Tony: Colon, it's you and me one more time and at SuperClash we're going to have a wrestling match plain and simple and I'm confident my skills will simply outmatch yours. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Konnan vs. Blackblood w/Skandor Akbar 

The bell rings and these guys go toe to toe in a furious exchange. Just as Konnan starts to get the advantage, Akbar hops on the apron and taunts him. Konnan runs over and grabs Akbar. Blood sends Konnan through the ropes with a flying knee to the back. Blood goes to the outside and stomps down on Konnan, then picks him up and slams his head on the apron, then hurls him back in the ring. Blood goes to the top rope and crashes down with a knee drop, but Konnan moves at the last second. 

Both men stagger up. Konnan clotheslines Blood down. Konnan swings Blood to the ropes and back drops him. Akbar signals to the back. 

Soultaker runs out and hits the ring BUT El Canek is right behind him! Canek and Taker trade blows in the ring. The Ref signals for the bell and declares it a no contest. The bell keeps ringing, but all 4 men keep fighting. They fight to the outside and all around the ring into the commercial break. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: My goodness, things have finally settled down. At SuperClash those 4 men will wrestle in a street fight. Wow! Ok speaking of SuperClash, my guest at this time will be a big part of it and made his triumphant return last week. I'm talking about Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff! 

The fans go wild as Orndorff walks out with confidence. He points to the fans and pumps his fists. 

Nelson: Welcome back Paul. I see your neck is in good shape and I believe Stan Hansen may be regretting what he's gotten himself into. 

Orndorff: Paul Orndorff is back! And I'm feeling better than ever! Stan Hansen! You call yourself a big tough cowboy but you're nothing but a coward in my book. You put me out of action by hitting me from behind. Well. as you can see, I'm standing here and ready to go. You found that out last week when I put your head through the canvas with my piledriver. Oh but I'm not finished, no, no, no. I'm only getting warmed up. At SuperClash, you're mine Hansen! All mine!

The fans cheer as Orndorff gives them a double bicep pose. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Bullet' Bob Armstrong vs. Ray Glader 

Armstrong gets the win with the Jaw Breaker. 

OH NO! 

The All-Stars (Idol, Starr, Dream and Adias) hit the ring and attack Bob! They punch, kick and stomp Armstrong down. Idol clamps on the Las Vegas Leglock as the rest of the All-Stars stomp away. Dream Machine loads his mask and hits a diving headbutt on Bob while Idol keeps wrenching away with the leglock. Bob's a bloody mess. Adias and Starr take turns with fist drops on Bob's bloody head. Idol finally releases the hold. Each of the All-Stars put a boot on Bob's body and raise their arms in victory. Idol grabs the mic. 

Idol: (looks down at Bob) Awwwww darling, don't even bother showing up at SuperClash. You should just pack up and leave now. 

Dream: That's right baaaaaaabaaaaay! 

Starr: Where are your amigos? I think they left the AWA already. Adios (laughs) 

Adias: It's all over Bobby Boy! The AWA is meant for stars...All-Stars! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson: Bob Armstrong had to be helped out of here and was in bad shape. I want to clarify something. The All-Stars and Beefcake, Sugar and Parsons all agreed they wouldn't be on tonight's show to prevent something like what just happened. I'm sure the All-Stars are real proud of themselves for breaking that promise. We'll see what AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow has to say about this. Ok, joining me now is the AWA International champ Terry Taylor. 

Taylor comes out with his hair slicked into a ponytail, red sequence jacket and the belt around his waist. 

Nelson: Terry, you'll be defending your title against Don Muraco at SuperClash. Muraco is pretty fired up for this match and promises to take that title. 

Taylor: Don Muraco? Does he really think he has a chance. I've told you before, the red rooster runs this henhouse and if Muraco thinks he's going to come into my henhouse and take my title, well, he better think again. I'm the cock of the walk which means I back up everything I say, and this title proves it. So Muraco, the only thing you have coming is a beating from me, the Red Rooster! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Big' Jim Morris vs. Carl Kellerman 

Morris wins the match with a bearhug. 

 

Nelson: Ok Jim, at SuperClash you have quite a task ahead when you meet Jumbo Tsuruta. I understand Ray Stevens has Jumbo in serious training over in Japan. 

Morris: Larry, this old boy is fired up and excited to be facing Jumbo Tsuruta at SuperClash. You talk about serious training well this old boy is taking things very seriously and they're going to find that out at SuperClash. WOOOO WEEEE! 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Rock n Roll Express vs. Trent Watkins and Arnie Goldstein 

During the match the AWA world tag champs the Fantastics are at ringside scouting the match. RnR look annoyed but quickly end the match with a double dropkick. 

RnR head to the outside and confront the Fantastics. Tommy and Bobby are shrugging and saying they were just scouting. Ricky and Robert ask if they saw what they liked. The Fantastics wiggle their hands and say it was ok. RnR take offense and another pushing and shoving match occurs before officials run out. While RnR is escorted away, the Fantastics are holding their titles high towards them. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

'Mad Dog' Buzz Sawyer vs. Harold Bannister 

Sawyer wins the match with a powerslam. After the match, Sawyer bites away on Bannister's head until he bleeds. Sawyer smiles as he heads to ringside. 

 

Nelson: (very nervous) Buzz, what's with you lately? 

Sawyer: I'm just having fun. He's ok (maniacal laugh) 

Nelson: Well, I have something here for you. It seems to be a birthday card and I suppose to read it. It says happy birthday Buzz. You will get your present at SuperClash. 

Sawyer: (laughs) it's not my birthday. 

Nelson: Well then, I have no idea what this means. 

Sawyer: That's ok, I'll show up to get my gift. Sounds fun (maniacal laugh) 

Nelson just seems disturbed by all this 

 

Commercial Break 

 

The Renegade Warriors vs. The Union Jacks w/Les Thornton 

Both teams put on a solid back and forth showing until Vinergy runs in and attacks the Warriors which causes a DQ. Vinergy and the Union Jacks put a beating on the Warriors until Justified hits the ring to even things up. Eventually all the teams are brawling and wrestlers are getting tossed over the top rope in a preview to the SuperClash tag team battle royal. 

 

Commercial Break 

 

We see MR.T inside the McNichols Arena with a SuperClash banner hanging behind him. 

T: At SuperClash I've been appointed special enforcer referee for the Elimination match. I want everybody involved to know that when your match is over, I'm going to see to it that nobody comes back. I pity the fool that tries. 

 

Pat Benatar is in a music studio. 

Benatar: I can't wait to kick things off at SuperClash. And I dare any wrestler to hit me with their best shot 

 

Commercial Break 

 

Nelson is standing in the ring. 

Nelson: Please welcome out the AWA world champion, Hulk Hogan! 

The place goes bonkers as Eye of the Tiger blasts. Hogan heads down the aisle wearing jeans, white headband, T-Shirt and the world title around his waist. Hogan enters the ring and gives the fans a thumbs up. 

Nelson: There will be an epic clash at SuperClash when you Hulk Hogan defends the AWA world title against Nikita Koloff with Col. Debeers in his corner. 

Hogan: Well you know something Lethal Larry, I've felt the wrath of Nikita Koloff brother and I won't lie, my head's been reeling ever since. But it's going to take a lot more than that to keep the power of Hulkamania down brother! I faced the monsters before and nothing can destroy Hulkamania! Nikita Koloff! I'm putting you down, all the way down. And as for that slime Debeers, if he so much as tries anything, I'm going to choke the life out of him. So Koloff! Debeers! Whatcha gonna do when Hulk Hogan, the Hulkamaniacs and Hulkamania run wild on youuuuuuuuu! 

Hogan starts flexing, 

But wait! 

Here comes Nikita Koloff and Col. Debeers. Nikita has the chain around him. 

Debeers steps into the ring as Nikita walks around the ring to the other side. 

Debeers twirls his mustache but Hogan charges and clotheslines Debeers over the top rope! 

Nikita hits the ring and is ready to clothesline Hogan with the chain, but Hogan turns around and ducks. Nikita misses, and turns around as Hogan punches away until Nikita drops the chain. Hogan swings Nikita to the ropes and puts up his boot but Nikita grabs the ropes and pulls himself to the outside. Nikita helps up Debeers. They look to regroup, but Hogan picks up Nikita's chain and begs them to come back inside. 

Nikita and Debeers yell at Hogan as Hogan pleads with them to get back in the ring. 

[rainmakerrtv]

Son of a gun, you are continuing to make the Red Rooster a viable and effective heel gimmick. Could Bruce Prichard have been right all this time? (Answer : No, Bruce Prichard is never right) Debeers and Nikita continue to be one of the most dastardly heel duos in wrestling.