kevinmcfl Posted June 23 Report Share Posted June 23 Trying to catch up here.... First, let me tell you that I loved your booking of Battlebowl! Landel could be champion material for you. I think he could do it all from his in the ring abilities to his mic skills. He was awesome. That being said, I think it was events like this that made me start to turn away from wrestling as it just seemed to be an attempt to entertain instead of two or four guys who hated each other trying to beat the crap out of each other. I mean I loved the days when the heels and babyfaces couldn't even travel in the same car together. Like Tommy Rich make a claim for the Heritage title. Georgia Championship Wrestling and Wildfire Tommy Rich was where I started liking this sport back in 79-80. Land of Opportunity Battle Royal--- Great Name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted June 25 Author Report Share Posted June 25 Great American Bash updates 1. Tommy Rich defeated Ivan Koloff after a miscommunication lead to Super Destroyer hitting Ivan with the Heritage title. Due to a pre match agreement, Tommy Rich has officially earned a shot at Super D at the Bash. 2. A four corner elimination tag match was held between the Zero Fighters, the Master Blasters, the Patriots and the Beasts of Burden with the winners challenging the Nightmares for the United States Tag Team Titles at the Bash. This bad blood between the Japanese duo and Sullivan's "crusaders" boiled over and the two teams were counted out. A double big boot to Champion sealed the deal. The Nightmares have a pair of Beasts on their trail. 3. Both of the two main feuds in the recently reinstated Junior Heavyweight division will look to be settled in Baltimore. On the main show self proclaimed "wrestling royalty" Brian Christopher will get his long demanded opportunity at the title held by Silver King. Meanwhile on the pre show Lanny Poffo and Too Cold Scorpio will face off in a match with title implications of its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 It's great that 2 seasoned vets like Rich and Super D are featured in a prominent title match at the Bash. Oh yea! The Beasts earn their shot. The Nightmares better be ready for a fight. The Jr's get a chance to shine on the big stage. Rain's done such an incredible job with his LHW division and I'm glad you've been inspired to do it in the NWA. Great job! The title scene is set along with some fun side feuds to fill out the card nicely. The Bash is shaping up to be something special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted July 1 Author Report Share Posted July 1 In lieu of a weekly recap please accept... NWA Great American Bash 1989 Full Card! NWA World Heavyweight Title "Rugged" Ron Garvin(c) vs "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel w/JJ Dillon NWA United States Title "Tennessee Stud" Robert Fuller(c) w/"The Mastermind Ron Fuller vs TBA NWA World Tag Team Titles The Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal)(c) vs Badd Company (Pat Tanaka & Paul Diamond) w/"The Perfect 10" Baby Doll Grudge Match Super Strong Machine & The Zero Fighters (Keichi Yamada Hiroshi Hase) vs The Dark Crusade (Abdullah the Butcher & the Master Blasters) w/"Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan NWA Heritage Title The Super Destroyer(c) w/"Number One" Paul Jones vs "Wildfire" Tommy Rich NWA United States Tag Team Titles The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne)(c) vs The Beasts of Burden (Nord the Barbarian & Rip Morgan) w/The Assassin NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title Silver King(c) vs "Wrestling Royalty" Brian Christopher NWA World Six Man Tag Team Titles. The Stud Stable (Jimmy Golden,Rod Price Tommy Cairo)(c) w/"The Mastermind" Ron Fuller vs "Exotic Adrian Street, Jamie Dundee & "British Magician" Steve Wright w/Miss Linda GAB: Pre Show "Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant "Black Bullet" & Shaska Whatley vs The Paul Jones Army (King Kong Bundy & Ivan Koloff) w/"Number One" Paul Jones Top Cold Scorpio vs "Leaping" Lanny Poffo Land of Opportunity battle royal. Winner challenges for the NWA United States Title on the main show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 Damn, that is one loaded card! The Bash has been built up so well. Every match means something. I'm really looking forward to the Garvin/Budro world title match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowBlowPodcast Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 Bring on the Bash baby! In lieu of a weekly recap please accept... NWA Great American Bash 1989 Full Card! NWA World Heavyweight Title Nature Boy" Buddy Landel w/JJ Dillon - it is his time! NWA United States Title TBA - TBA wins but not the title... NWA World Tag Team Titles The Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal)(c) - no one is touching the road warriors Grudge Match The Dark Crusade (Abdullah the Butcher & the Master Blasters) w/"Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan - Sully will have his crew ready NWA Heritage Title "Wildfire" Tommy Rich - next in line NWA United States Tag Team Titles The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne)(c) - title retention needed NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title Silver King(c) - who are you to doubt Silver King? NWA World Six Man Tag Team Titles. "Exotic Adrian Street, Jamie Dundee & "British Magician" Steve Wright w/Miss Linda - New champs kicking things into gear! GAB: Pre Show The Paul Jones Army (King Kong Bundy & Ivan Koloff) w/"Number One" Paul Jones - This is a team I could seriosuly get behind! Top Cold Scorpio - Just tooo cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted July 7 Author Report Share Posted July 7 GAB Pre Show. Live on the USA Network. "Golden Warrior Kevin Von Erich wins the "Land of Opportunity" battle royal last eliminating Ole Anderson. Too Cold Scorpio defeats "Leaping" Lanny Poffo by reversing a O' Conner roll. After the match Poffo finally accepted Scorpio's handshake only to kick him below the belt adding a few stomps for good measure. The Paul Jones Army (King Kong Bundy & Ivan Koloff) w/"Number One" Paul Jones defeat "Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant & "Black Bullet" Shaska Whatley after a distraction by Jones lead to Whatley suffering the Avalanche. July 7, 1989 From the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore Maryland. Live on Pay Per View. NWA World Six Man Tag Team Titles. "Exotic" Adrian Street, Jamie Dundee "British Magician" Steve Wright w/Ms Linda defeat The Stud Stable Jimmy Golden Rod Price Tommy Cairo)(c) w/"The Mastermind" Ron Fuller when a argument between the managers lead to Street locking the Crossface Chicken wing on Price. NEW CHAMPIONS!!! NWA Junior Heavyweight Title. "Wrestling Royalty Brian Christopher defeats Silver King(c) when Baby Doll came down to distract the ref allowing Big John Studd to enter the ring and lay out the champ with a boot. After being handed the title Christopher got a handshake and a hug from"The Perfect 10" and the trio left together. NWA United States Tag Team Titles. The Nightmares Danny Davis Ken Wayne c defeat The Beasts of Burden Nord the Barbarian Rip Morgan w The Assassin with a dropkick/crucifix combo which just barely kept Nord down. NWA Heritage Title. "Wildfire" Tommy Rich defeats The Super Destroyer(c) w/"Number One" Paul Jones after Rich arranged a "meeting of the minds" between SD and Jones leading to the "Burn out". NEW CHAMPION!!! Grudge Match. The Dark Crusade (Abdullah the Butcher & The Master Blasters) w/"Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan defeat Super Strong Machine and The Zero Fighters (Keichi Yamada & Hiroshi Hase) when Sullivan struck Hase with the "Golden" spike leaving him vulnerable for the "Sudanese meat clever". NWA World Tag Team Titles. The Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal)(c) defeat Badd Company (Pat Tanaka & Paul Diamond) w/"The Perfect 10" Baby Doll with the "Doomsday Device" on Tanaka. NWA United States Title. "Golden Warrior" Kevin Von Erich defeats "Tennessee Stud" Robert Fuller(c) w/"The Mastermind" Ron Fuller by disqualification when Von Erich had the claw locked in and Fuller used a blatant low blow to escape. NWA World Heavyweight Title. "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel w JJ Dillon defeats "Rugged" Ron Garvin (c). Garvin got his top rope sunsetflip but Budro grabbed his legs and dropped down for the 1..2..3! NEW CHAMPION!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 Great American Bash! Let's do this! Kevin winning the battle royal on the pre show should get some last minute buys. Scorpio gets the win but Poffo starts a feud. There's something really fun about the Bundy/Koloff team. The pay per view kicks off with new 6 man champs! Not a bad way to get the night going. Christopher proves why he's wrestling royalty. Nice job pairing him with Baby Doll. The Nightmares retaining over the Beasts really solidifies their reign. Rich shows he's still a name and wins the Heritage title! Wildfire's back in a big way. Sullivan strikes again with the Golden Spike. It's going to be hard to dethrone the Road Warriors, just ask Badd Co. That dirty Fuller manages to escape with his title. Budro does it!!! I really liked Garvin's reign, now let's see what Budro can do with the gold. I know it's going to be a fun ride. The Bash delivered! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 Really enjoyed the Great American Bash. So many new champions which means many new and exciting angles coming up. Also, a few interesting run-ins like Baby Doll and the Jr. Heavyweight title match. Again, I love seeing angles develop and new additions to old stables is also very fun. I think Landel is the perfect NWA champion. He can do so much both in and out of the ring. Great Booking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted July 15 Author Report Share Posted July 15 Great American Bash Fallout. With GAB in the books the NWA turns its focus to it's next big televised event, Bash at the Beach. The event will be held at the Trask Coliseum in Wilmington NC on August 10th. The event will serve as the beginning of the "Road to Starrcade" as the blocks for this years Starrcade Series will be announced. The new NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion Brian Christopher was came out for a promo joined by Baby Doll and her bodyguard Big John Studd. Solie asked how this arrangement came about. Baby Doll says she's the Perfect 10 and she only surrounds herself with perfection. She's got the perfect tag team in Badd Company, the perfect monster in Studd and as soon as she laid eyes on Christopher she knew he'd be the perfect face for the Jr division. Speaking of perfection, Solie says the NWA championship committee believe they've found the perfect opponent for Christopher at BatB, Too Cold Scorpio. Christopher says Scorpio can do all the fancy flips he wants, he doesn't have what it takes to knock "wrestling royalty" from his throne. We see footage showing the ending of the US title match with Fuller walking away. It's announced that Kevin Von Erich has been granted a rematch and this time, the "champion's advantage" will be waved meaning the title can change hands on disqualification or countout. Next week will see the "coronation" of Buddy Landel as NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 The road to Starrcade is always a lot of fun. Can't wait to see this year's blocks. I agree, 2 cold is a perfect challenger. However, the odds are already against him with Doll and Studd around. Let's see how Fuller handles this stipulation. Budro's coronation will be must see TV! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted July 24 Author Report Share Posted July 24 Championship Coronation. The Horsemen have gone all out. Each of them is in a designer suit there's a whole host of women in cocktail dresses. Two tables are laid out full of snacks and champagne. JJ calls Gordon Solie into the ring to and demands he read the introduction. Solie objects at first but a glare from Ole gets him to comply. It's the most overdramatic, bombastic introduction you've ever heard or it would be if Solie wasn't reading it in the most deadpan voice he can muster. Still, read it he does and when he finishes Buddy Landel is carried to the ring on a throne. Wearing a garish golden tuxedo, Landel takes the mic and goes off about how he was always destined to be World champion, how he and he alone was capable of rescuing the title from "that blue collar bum" Garvin and restoring its tarnished prestige (sharp eyed viewers will notice Harley Race shooting Landel a stern look at that). He swears that with the title around his waist, and his "loyal followers" behind him, Buddy Landel will lead the NWA to heights it has never known. Super Strong Machine issues a challenge. After easily dispatching his opponent, SSD marched over to Sean Mooney and handed him a letter in which he challenged Kevin Sullivan to a match at Bash at the Beach! Lanny Poffo's new attitude. Poffo had a interview this week where he was questioned about his assault on Too Cold Scorpio at GAB. Poffo says ever since he arrived in the NWA, he's been pushed into the background so Scorpio can show off his ONE move. Says when Scorpio beat him thanks to a "crooked ref" that was the last straw. The fact that Scorpio gets a title shot before him is a disgrace and the NWA will learn not to disrespect Lanny Poffo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmakerrtv Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Buddy Landell is such an amazing choice for champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Budro gets a well deserved coronation. I wish Solie was a little more enthusiastic about it LOL. I agree with Rain, Landell is such a great choice. I'm really looking forward to his run. Seeds already planned for Bash at the Beach. Will this finally resolve things between SSM and Sullivan? I always thought Poffo was a great heel. His feud with Scorpio will add a lot of fire to the Jr. division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 Enjoying Bay Doll's new group. With Studd as the enforcer, they will be hard to beat. Also enjoyed the pomp and circumstance of the crowing of Landel. This would have been a fun segment back in 89. Nice job. I think Poffo is a great opponent for Too Cold Scorpio. This will be a fun feud. Looking forward to Bash at the Beach and the Starrcade Series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted July 30 Author Report Share Posted July 30 From the Fairgrounds in Winston-Salem, NC. Previously recorded and airing on 7/20/89 on the USA Network. On Commentary: Gordon Solie. Ring Announcer/Interviews: Sean Mooney. Dynamite Kid defeats "The Thoroughbred" Tommy Cairo w/"The Mastermind" Ron Fuller with a diving headbutt. The Beasts of Burden (Nord the Barbarian & Rip Morgan) w/The Assassin demolish Sean Grayson & Logan Creed before finishing Grayson with a double big boot. After the match, Assassin joins Mooney and says at GAB the Nightmares were lucky to escape with their lives let alone their titles and next time they meet his Beasts, their luck runs out. "Sweet Music Man" Billy Joe Travis defeats The Carolina Reaper with the "Just a Swingin" neckbreaker. The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags) defeat The Lawmen (Wendell Cooley & Bill Irwin) with "Welcome to Nastyville" on Irwin. SIlver King defeats The Stormtrooper with the "Silver Driver." Kevin Sullivan and Abdullah the Butcher join a terrified Mooney at ringside. Amidst the usual cultish ramblings, Sullivan says if Super Strong Machine wants him at Bash at the Beach, he'll have to beat Abby in a match immediately before! "Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan defeats Mason Dixon with the "Devil stomp". Main Event. The Paul Jones Army (Ivan, Koloff, Super Destoyer, King Kong Bundy & the Eliminators) w/"Number One" Paul Jones defeat "Boogie Woogie man" Jimmy Valiant, "Black Bullet" Shaska Whatley, NWA Heritage Champion "Wildfire" Tommy Rich & the NWA United States Tag Champions The Nightmares when in the midst of a pier-six brawl, Jones passed a title belt to Kronus who whacked Davis with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted July 30 Author Report Share Posted July 30 Taped at the Fairgrounds in WInston-Salem before Main Event. Originally airing on 7/21/89 on the USA Network. On Commentary: Bob Caudle & David Crockett. The Master Blasters (Iron & Blade) w/"Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan defeat Scott & Kenny Dawson with "Welcome to the Wasteland". Too Cold Scorpio defeats Alex Bateman with the 450. Big John Studd w/"The Perfect 10" Baby Doll defeats Jim Gordon with a Bear hug. Main Event. "The Doctor of Desire" Tom Prichard defeats "Handsome" Harley Race w/JJ Dillion after backdropping his way out of a Pildriver attempt and hitting the Super-kick. As Prichard celebrated with the fans, Dillon could be seen chastising Race. In other news... Paul Jones wasted no Tim in securing his Eliminators a shot at the US Tag Titles after Kronus pinned Davis in last night's main event. The title match will take place at BatB. We recieve word that SSM has accepted Sullivan's terms. The masked man could very well be looking at having to wrestle twice at BatB. A massive 8 man tag has been signed for BatB as Ron Garvin has been allowed to pick three partners of his choosing to take on all Four Horesemen. Garvin has started strong by drafting the Road Warriors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmakerrtv Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 Garvin and the Roadies make for an incredibly tough team, can't wait to see who the 4th partner turns out to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control21 Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 Concur with Rainmaker's comment re: Road Warriors and Garvin. They are already potential favorites in the 8-man tag. Late comment but the GAB show was excellent. Great card top to bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 Dynamite is working his way towards a Jr. title match. The Beasts get one heck of a showcase. I have a feeling the Nasty Boys are on the verge of something big. Travis and Silver King are also making waves in the Jr. division. SSM is in for a brutal night at the Bash. Man, I would've loved seeing that 10 man tag main event on free TV. Worldwide, I wonder if the Beasts and Blasters will ever cross paths. Baby Doll keeps her bodyguard tuned up and ready. Prichard gets a big upset over Race and Dillion doesn't seem too happy about it. The Bash is really shaping up. The Eliminators get their big chance. Like the others have mentioned, Garvin couldn't have picked better partners to face the Horsemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowBlowPodcast Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 Big John and Baby Doll is something I would have liked to see IRL because of how big she was. They would tower over everyone. The Road Warriors and Garvin are not your average used car salesmen and they are going to make the Horsemen pay... 2 Cold has been a great player for you... love seeing him on the rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted August 8 Author Report Share Posted August 8 NWA Bash at the Beach 1989 Full Card. "Leaping" Lanny Poffo vs "Sweet Music Man" Billy Joe Travis NWA United States Tag Team Titles. The Nightmares (Danny Davis & Ken Wayne)(c) vs The Eliminators (Perry Saturn & John Kronus) w/"Number One" Paul Jones Special Challenge Match. Super Strong Machine vs Abdullah the Butcher (The following match will only take place if SSM is victorious in the above match) Super Strong Machine vs "Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title. "Wrestling Royalty Brian Christopher(c) w/"The Perfect 10" Baby Doll vs Too Cold Scorpio NWA United States Title. Title can change hands on countout or disqualification. "Tennessee Stud Robert Fuller(c) w/ "The Mastermind" Ron Fuller vs "Golden Warrior Kevin Von Erich Main event. 8 man tag team match. The Four Horsemen (NWA World Heavyweight Champion Buddy Landel, Bob Orton Jr, Harley Race & Ole Anderson) w/JJ Dillon vs "Rugged" Ron Garvin, The Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal) & TBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmakerrtv Posted August 8 Report Share Posted August 8 The main event has several of the toughest men in wrestling on both sides, and I am sure TBA will be of the same caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowBlowPodcast Posted August 8 Report Share Posted August 8 I have a feeling that Kevin Von Erich is going to get the gold... he just seems ripe for the shot right now. Interest to see who TBA is... gonna have to be someone tough as nails to team up with these guys and go against the Horsemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted August 8 Report Share Posted August 8 Damn, what a great looking card! The main event is going to rock! Can't wait to find out who the mystery partner is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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