kevinmcfl Posted June 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 Mid-South Wrestling 1988: Episode #23: June 17, 1988 Gordon Solie: Thank you so very, very much indeed for tuning into another episode of Mid-South Wrestling, a symbol of wrestling excellence where you are guaranteed to see the very best there is in professional wrestling. I’m Gordon Solie and it is my pleasure to be coming to you today from the Riverside Centroplex in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We’ve got a great show for you today but before we get to that, we must first go back to last Saturday and how our show ended. We see a VTR of the end of last week’s show where Snowman interfered in a match between Kareen Muhammed and Hacksaw Butch Reed. After Snowman and Muhammed gave Reed a good beating, JYD rushed in to make the save. The problem was that it was too late and now JYD suffered at the hands of Snowman and Muhammed. The show ended with Reed and JYD down and Snowman and Muhammed in complete control of the situation. Gordon: Folks, while what you did just see was a complete miscarriage of justice, there is some good news. Both Hacksaw Butch Reed and Junkyard Dog did not sustain any long-term injuries. In fact, Hacksaw and JYD will be seeking revenge today for that attack as they will face Snowman and Kareem Muhammed in our main event a little later on. That’s not all, Medusa Micelli will be back in action today as she takes on one of the most dangerous women in the world, Judy Martin. “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase will be in action against Caleb Johnson. Vader, trying to get ready for his Loser-Leave-Town Steel Cage Match for the Mid-South Title against Lex Luger will be in a Handicap Match against Moondog Moretti and Roger Smith. The Steiner Brothers will square off against Hot Stuff Inc members “Hollywood” John Tatum and Jack Victory. I hope Missy Hyatt and Eddie Gilbert keep their distance in this one. We will also hear from The Texas Outlaws, and the Mid-South Champion, Lex Luger. Ernie Ladd will be here with an update on the Second Revolution at the Louisiana Superdome on July 4th. Already signed for this huge card are 4 huge title matches. Mid-South Television Title Match Rick Steiner © vs “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert with Missy Hyatt Return Bout for the Mid-South Tag Team Titles The Barbarians (Konga & Nord) with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie © vs The Texas Outlaws (Murdoch & Hansen) Mid-South Louisiana Title Match (Contractually Guaranteed Rematch when a Title Changes Hands) “Dr. Death” Steve Williams © vs “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie Mid-South Heavyweight Title Loser Leave Town- Steel Cage Match Lex Luger © with Woman vs Vader Gordon Solie: Wow… this event already looks like it is going to be a classic. It looks like we are all set in the ring so let’s get the action started. MATCH #1 Medusa Micelli defeats Judy Martin in a rough battle that saw Martin break every rule in the book. Medusa withstood all the nonsense and finally came away with the win after she hit the snap suplex and rolled it into a pin. Madusa gives another babyface promo on how happy she is to be here and how excited she is to be taking on some of the toughest women in the world. A little background on this angle… Ernie Ladd is just seeing what women’s wrestling can add to Mid-South. It has always been a bit of a gimmick with a match here and a match there. Now he is seeing if it would play week in and week out with his audience. He has hitched his wagon to Medusa as she is the only women in Mid-South considered to be on the roster. He will continue to find talent for her to wrestle but is still unsure of his long-term plans. If the crowd continues to react well, expect another woman or two to be added to the roster to feud with Medusa. COMMERCIAL BREAK -PROMO FOR RAPIDES PARISH COLIESEUM IN ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA Before our next match, Hacksaw Butch Reed is with Gordon Solie. Gordon: Hacksaw, first of all, let me just say how happy everyone is that you and Junkyard Dog did not sustain any long-term injuries last week when you were attacked by Snowman and Kareem Muhammed. Hacksaw: Thanks Gordon. JYD and I are fine but last week shows you what type of men Snowman and Kareem Muhammed really are. They are cowards. They talk a good game but only want to hit you from behind. The only time they want to fight is when there are more of them. Gordon: You hit the nail on the head with that one. Speaking of JYD, he really did try to come and help you last week. Hacksaw: That’s right Gordon. I owe JYD for that. Going back in time, JYD and I haven’t always been on the same side. We’ve had our battles but that’s because we both wanted to be on top here in Mid-South Wrestling. Now, we both see that the real problem is the Snowman and whatever nonsense he is spewing. Tonight, JYD and I are going to get a little bit of revenge on those two clowns. Gordon: I wish you luck in that. Speaking of JYD, where is he. I thought he was going to be here with you for this interview. Hacksaw: I guess he is running late. I’m sure he’ll be here. MATCH #2 “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie defeats Caleb Johnson with the Figure 4 Leglock. Interesting thing here was Dibiase was physical throughout the match but rather clean. After the bout Dibiase and Sheik head over to the podium. Dibiase focused on how it is time for him to step up on his quest to regain his Louisiana Heavyweight title from Dr. Death. It is time for him to stop making excuses and looking to others for help. Sheik told him not to worry that he would soon have his belt back and that he knows he spent his million dollars wisely when he hired him. He said Ted Dibiase is not only the Million Dollar Man but the leader of champions. He talked about after July 4th, Dibiase will once again have gold around his waist just like the other members of his stable… The Mid-South Tag Team Champions, The Barbarians. COMMERCIAL BREAK -PROMO FOR RAPIDES PARISH COLIESEUM IN ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA Before his next bout, Hot Stuff Inc is with Gordon Solie where Eddie Gilbert is ecstatic that his stablemates, “Hollywood” John Tatum and Jack Victory will be taking on the Steiner Brothers a little later on as he believes that they will beat them some bad, that Rick Steiner won’t even be able to wrestle on July 4th at the Superdome. Gilbert says he can’t wait for that incompetent President of Mid-South Wrestling to enter the ring that night and hand him, the one man he doesn’t ever want to be the Mid-South Television Champion, the belt so that he and his Queen, Missy Hyatt can become the face of this promotion. Missy Hyatt: Oh Eddie… you know what the only thing hotter than us is? That’s us with a little extra gold around us. Gordon Solie: Oh BRO-ther. Let’s get back to the action. MATCH #3 HANDICAP MATCH Vader completely destroys both Moondog Moretti and The Red Shadow. Gordon can’t believe that Vader left nearly 600 pounds worth of opponents just crumbled on top of each other. After the bout, Vader joins Gordon Solie for maybe the shortest promo in history where he just screams into the microphone and lets Lex Luger and Woman know that he is going to do exactly to Lex as he just did the two in the ring. As he leaves, Vader gives another of his primordial screams that has Gordon unnerved again. Once Vader leaves, Gordan regains his composure and reminds everyone that the Steel Cage match between Vader and Lex Luger is not only for the Mid-South Title but that the loser must also leave Mid-South Wrestling. COMMERCIAL BREAK -PROMO FOR RAPIDES PARISH COLIESEUM IN ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA Before the match, the Texas Outlaws (Stan Hansen & Dick Murdoch) come out to the podium and do a good job of yelling and screaming about what they are going to do to the Barbarians on July 4th. Gordon wishes them luck and then brings us back to the ring for our first of two big tag team matches on tonight’s show. MATCH #4 The Steiner Brothers vs Hot Stuff Inc. Members “Hollywood” John Tatum & Jack Victory Tatum and Victory thought they were going to be able to come to the ring and outsmart the Steiner brothers. They learned very quickly that wouldn’t work. Missy Hyatt tried her best to help out and have her assets distract the Steiner brothers. That didn’t work. In fact, outside of a few moments of dirty tactics, nothing worked well for Tatum and Victory. The Steiner brothers took this match as a way to show what type of trouble Eddie Gilbert was in for in the Superdome. The end came with double German Suplexes on both Tatum and Victory resulting in a double pin. As soon as the ref started the count, Eddie Gilbert rushed the ring with a chair in his hands. It was like Rick Steiner knew he was coming. As soon as the ref finished the count, Steiner turned and kicked Gilbert in the cut. He then whipped him right into the arms of his brother. WHAM… Another German Suplex. Rick and Scott leave the ring with Hot Stuff rolling around the ring like all 3 had broken backs. Rick simply picked up his TV title and laughed at Missy Hyatt on his way out. Gordon hypes up the last match and hopes that Rick is as prepared for his TV Title match against Eddie in just two weeks. Suddenly Lex Luger and Woman come to the podium screaming about how Ernie Ladd better do something about Vader as it is clear that he has completely snapped and that he is not only a danger to Lex but also to everyone around him and to Vader himself. Gordon tried to turn the tables on the champ and Woman as he brought up how confident they were last week how they could easily beat the man who has played second fiddle to Lex for almost 2 years know. Lex and Woman seem to not even hear Gordon as they are deeply concerned. COMMERCIAL BREAK -PROMO FOR RAPIDES PARISH COLIESEUM IN ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA Main Event Match Mid-South Title Match Hacksaw Butch Reed & JYD vs Kareem Muhammed & Snowman The problem started before this match was even under way. Muhammed and Snowman are in the ring as Hacksaw comes out to Gordon and explains that JYD is still nowhere to be found. Gordon has no idea what to do. Muhammed and Snowman come over to the podium and tell Hacksaw that he has no choice but to fight them both. Hacksaw puts up a good show of confidence and says that he has no problem beating them both, but he wants to know what those two did to Junkyard Dog. The two just smirk and head to the ring. Gordon warns Hacksaw that this match might not be a good idea, but he heads for the ring anyway. Hacksaw starts out on fire as is doing more than holding his own. The problem is this can only go on for so long as Muhammed and Snowman start to gain control. After another minute or two they are hitting big move after big move but no matter what, they can’t get the 3-count on Reed. Suddenly the crowd erupts as JYD is coming to the ring. This moment of excitement is short-lived as everyone can see that JYD is not right. He is a bloodied mess and is staggering to the ring. Gordon Solie doesn’t like the looks of this one bit and wonders what happened to JYD. Give the injured Dog some credit. He gets right up on the apron and heads right for Snowman. Dog throws a big, slow right hand that Snowman easily dodges. Another right hand and another miss. Dog looks like the 5th grader in his first fight against the school bully. WHAM… Snowman with a huge right of his own but this one connected. It looks just like last week with Reed and JYD down and Snowman and Muhammed going to town. Muhammed scoops JYD up for a powerbomb and nails it. He does it again and again. JYD is convulsing on the ring floor. Suddenly, a white towel comes flying in and The Texas Outlaws hit the ring. Murdoch and Hansen are throwing haymakers as The Nation of Domination heads for the hills. Snowman and Muhammed leave with Snowman’s arm around the neck of his partner as them seem to be gloating about this disgusting act. Murdoch and Hansen and trying to help JYD and Reed but it is obvious that JYD needs medical attention. Gordon Solie: Folks, this has gotten completely out of control. The medics are on the scene now. Unfortunately, we are out of time and will have to wait until next week to get an update on Hacksaw Butch Reed and JYD. Until next time, so long from the Pelican State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 Medusa is building herself a nice win streak in Mid-South. Dibiase is laser focused on getting his belt back. Poor Gordon's ears must've been ringing after interviewing Vader and the Texas Outlaws back to back. Hot Stuff Inc's plan didn't go off as intended. The Nation of Domination may have just put the Dog to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastStopTour Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 Great continued build towards the 4th of July show. Four matches already in the queue and most likely a rematch of today's Main Event with a healthy JYD involved. That's already a big show but I would imagine there is more to come. Good stuff going on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted June 20, 2023 Report Share Posted June 20, 2023 If Ladd wants Woman's wrestling in Mid South, then building it around Medusa is the way to go. I like this version of Dibiase. He's focused, determined and believes in his talent. It's hard to boo him right now. Looking forward to Williams take on this. Vader goes nuts in the ring and during his promo. This is the beast we've all been waiting for. LOL, the Steiners show Hot Stuff Inc. what they're all about. Damn! What an ending! I was worried we were going to get a JYD heel turn but we get a bloody and beaten up JYD. The Nation really did a number on him. The tag match at Revolution is a must see. Like LST said, the build to Revolution has been great. Just the 4 matches announced will draw big money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Jack Punk Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Great main event with a that classic Mid South Wrestling feel to it, like Spaldoni mentioned I just knew it was going one way and then I got completely caught off guard by what actually happened. Nothing beats that! The Steiners are on the path to domination and I'm here for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted June 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 Mid-South Wrestling 1988: Episode #24: June 24, 1988 PREVIEW SHOW FOR REVOLUTION II: THE JULY 4th SPECTACULAR AT THE LOUISIANA SUPERDOME (I have decided to go with this format as many of the matches for the Superdome are ready to go and don’t need anything else to hype them up. If this was a regular show, there would be some squash matches, promos to hype up the angle and maybe a brawl or two to get the fans to that feverish level. I have decided to save some time and complete only the angles that need it and to just list the matches ready to go. LOSER-LEAVE TOWN-STEEL CAGE FOR THE MID-SOUTH TITLE: Lex Luger © with Woman vs Vader- Over the past 2 years, we have seen Woman basically manipulate Vader any way she wanted. He was her trainee; her protegee, her protector, her scapegoat, and more recently, the problem solver for her Mid-South Champion Lex Luger. Manny Fernandez recently came to Mid-South and opened the eyes of Vader on how he was being used by Woman and Lex Luger. Vader split from Woman and recently has been on a monstrous role that has actually seen Woman and Lex running for their lives. Well, there is no place to run. It will be Lex and Vader inside of a steel cage. Only one will survive. Who will be the champion and who will be leaving Mid-South after the Superdome. Will “The Total Package” still be the champion or will the new monster, Vader, start his first Mid-South title reign. Only time will tell. LOUISIANA HEAYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH: Dr. Death Steve Williams © vs “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie: Last month, at Lakefront Arena, Dr. Death took the title off his old tag team partner. Dibiase, who was given a million-dollar contract last year from the Sheik, seems frustrated by the constant “helping” from his stablemates and is committed to get his title back on his own. This might sound all well and good but there might be a few problems with this plan. First problem being Dr. Death himself. He has lost less than a handful of matches over the last two years and when he does lose, there always seemed to be some questionable tactics. Second problem might just be Ted Dibiase. Some say the former champ has gotten a little soft in the past year as there was always someone there to ensure victory along the way. This match will be interesting. Will Dibiase stay the course and do this all on his own. Will Dr. Death be unstoppable in a one-on-one match or maybe this is just a charade by Dibiase. Dr. Death better expect the unexpected here as Dibiase and the Sheik should never be trusted. Some many questions to be answered in this one but we will soon find out. MID-SOUTH TAG TEAM TTILE MATCH: The Sheik is once again in charge of the champs in this one as it will be his Barbarians, Nord and Konga, taking on the Texas Outlaws, Stan Hansen and Dick Murdoch. One thing for certain is that once the bell has rung, it will be hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys. This is going to be a brawl from the opening bell. Throw out the rule book here. You can also throwout the odds maker as this one could go either way. Both Murdoch and Hansen have pinned the Barbarians in singles competition while The Barbarians were very lucky to escape with the tag team belts after the two teams met last month in Lakefront Arena. Mid-South Wrestling is known for its brawls and this one is sure to be a great one. MID-SOUTH TELEVISION TITLE MATCH Ego vs youthful exuberance. Skill vs sneakiness. Power vs beauty. Expect the unexpected in this one. On paper, Rick Steiner seems to have the advantage in almost every category over his former tag team partner and mentor “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert. Everything that is except for Missy Hyatt. The self-proclaimed Queen of Mid-South Wrestling is one of the dirtiest players in all of wrestling. Both Tom Prichard and Michael Hayes thought they had Eddie right where they wanted him only to be injured and out of Mid-South in the turn of a busty blonde eyelash. Spending most of the last year in Hot Stuff Inc., Steiner has witnessed the treachery up close but that does not mean he could not fall victim to it. Steiner is stronger, faster and more technically sound but nobody should be shocked in Missy and Eddy find a way out of this one with the gold around his waist. THE NATION OF DOMINATION VS HACKSAW BUTCH REED AND ? Ever sense his arrival in Mid-South about three months ago, Snowman has gone around spewing his Black Power talk to anyone who would listen. He called out both Hacksaw Butch Reed and Mid-South President Ernie Ladd as Uncle Tom’s. He made sure to keep Hacksaw Butch Reed from winning the Mid-South Title from Lex luger as he interfered in back-to-back matches at Lakefront Arena. A few weeks ago, it seemed like Hacksaw was going to get his revenge on Snowman as the two were set to go face to face in the main event on SuperStation 17. Unfortunately for Reed, Snowman had back-up for that match as Kareem Muhammed attacked Reed during the match. This 2-1 attack on Reed marked the rebirth of the Nation of Domination. It also marked the beginning of JYD and Reed being on the same page. JYD rushed out to the aid of Hacksaw Buch Reed but, he too was left beaten in the center of the ring. This was only the beginning of the problems for Reed and JYD. The following week, they were set to face the Nation of Domination in another main event match. As the bout was set to begin, JYD was nowhere to be found. Reed agreed to take on the Nation by himself. Reed started out okay but soon wore down. This is when the crowd erupted as JYD made his way to the ring. This excitement soon turned to concern as the Dog was staggering to the ring with blood trickling down his face. It was obvious that JYD had suffered some sort of attack prior to the match. Once again, JYD and Hacksaw Butch Reed suffered a severe beat down in this match. In fact, JYD was the victim of 3 straight powerbombs by Muhammed which Reed never saw. This is when The Texas Outlaws rushed the ring, threw in the white towel and chased The Nation of Domination away. The problem was that it was too late. The show went over the air with the scary site of JYD convulsing in the middle of the ring. That brings us to this week where Ernie Ladd comes out with Hacksaw Butch Reed and announces that he has some bad news. He goes on to explain that as a result of what happened last week, JYD is going to be out of action for quite some time as he suffered broken ribs, a concussion and has internal bleeding. He went on to say that JYD is in good hands at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. Ladd gives the address of the hospital and tells fans to send their cards and well wishes to JYD who could really use their support at this time. Gordon Solie asked Ladd if he had any information on what happened to Junkyard Dog before the match. Ladd said that JYD still isn’t up to talking. Ladd went on to explain that if he finds out that Snowman or Kareem Muhammed had anything to do with the attack, they would be severely punished. Next, Gordon wonders what is going to happen at Revolution II as JYD was going to team with Hacksaw in the Superdome against the Nation of Domination. Reed starts screaming about what lowlifes the Nation is and how he is ready to take them on all by himself again. He vows to make sure that both Snowman and Muhammed will be lying in a hospital bed just like his good pal JYD. Ernie Ladd loves Reed’s passion and explains that went he first heard from the doctors about how severe JYD’s injuries were, he knew he needed to find Hacksaw the best tag team partner to take care of the Nation of Domination in the Superdome! Ladd goes on to say that he new exactly who to call and when he explained the situation to this person, he said he would come running to help Hacksaw as there’s no place in this sport for people like Snowman and Muhammed. Ladd says this person needs no introduction and as this mystery person appears from behind the curtain, the crowd EXPLODES… Gordon Solie: Well, I don’t believe it… look who’s here in Louisiana… it’s … THE AMERICAN DREAM! DUSTY RHODES. Dusty comes out wearing jeans, sunglasses, a tee shirt and cowboy hat. He goes right over to Hacksaw Reed and gives him a big embrace. Reed is smiling from ear to ear. Dusty Rhodes: Ya know Gordon… when Ernie Ladd first called, I nearly hung up the phone. Ya see, me and the Big Cat aint always been on the same page. Erne said… Dream.. hang on just a moment and I’m so glaaad I did. When he explained what Snowman and Kareem Muhammed did to my old pal, JYD, I said give me 5 minutes and I’ll be there. Now I got here and saw the tape of JYD shaking on the floor last week and then being rushed to the hospital. The American Dream started feeling a little iiilllllll. Now Hacksaw, I look at you and I start to feel a little bit better. You are the superpower if you willlll baaabbby … it will be you and me getting revenge on the Nation of Domin-ayyy-tion. We will be trying to right the wrong for the Dog! I promise you two maggots that your dirty deed won’t go unpunished. When the Nation of Domin-ayyyy-tion meets the Super Freak and the Dream in the Superdome in New Orleans… BRO-ther Hacksaw….dues will be paid. Gordon, Ernie Ladd and Hacksaw Reed hype of the arrival of Dusty Rhodes and the match between Reed and Dusty vs the Nation of Domination. THE WOMEN ARE IN THE SUPERDOME Medusa got another win this week on TV and was with Gordon Solie giving another “how great it is to be here” promo when she is confronted by the most recognizable face in all of women’s wrestling… Wendy Richter. Richter comes out wearing a blue top with a championship belt around her waist. Richter praises Medusa for all she has done here in Mid-South and it seems like the two are old friends. This all changed when Richter quickly changes her tone and let’s everyone know that Medusa is here because she ran out of Wonder Woman’s Wrestling because she knew that she couldn’t beat her. Wendy goes on to explain that she waited and waited for Medusa’s return but when she realized Medusa wasn’t coming back, she came to find her. Medusa gets right in her face and asked Wendy when was the last time she wrestled on TV… she goes on to explain that here in Mid-South she has been facing the toughest women in the sport week and week while Wendy was sitting home waiting for the WWW to call her for a match. Medusa explains to everyone that Richter is the United States Woman’s Champion in name only and if Richter dares to wrestle her in the Superdome, she will take that title off her. This challenge was quickly accepted, and we just got another title match for July 4th! OTHER MATCHES ON THE CARD “Hollywood” John Tatum & Jack Victory with Missy Hyatt vs Scott Steiner & The Ragging Bull Many Fernandez The Grappler vs Sweet Brown Sugar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 I always enjoy these recap style posts you do. Glad to see Richter back in the game and looking forward to her and Medusa. The arrival of the American Dream is a real game changer for Mid-South. He & Reed make a great team to face the Nation of Domin-ayyyy-tion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted June 25, 2023 Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 Excellent recap. I'll be doing one for WrestleRock next week. With so much going on, these are always great refreshers. Revolution 2 is unbelievably stacked! All the matches have a big time feel and have been built up so well. If Ladd wants to showcase the woman, well no better way to do that then by booking the top 2 names in the industry. No doubt about it, Dusty Rhodes showing up blew the roof off the place. What a huge surprise! Brilliant move by Ladd, because he's going to get a surge in last minute ticket sales. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted July 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 THE JULY 4th THE LOUISIANA SUPERDOME NEW OREANS, LOUISIANA The Grappler vs Scott Steiner (subbing for Manny Fernandez who no showed) The word is that Manny Fernandez was frustrated in being the opener so he simply refused to come. This appears to be the last straw between Ernie Ladd and the Ragging Bull. Lucky for everyone that Scott had come to watch his brother in action, so he was here to take over. Scott again continued to impress tonight as he got the hard-fought victory against the masked man with the end coming from by way of the powerslam. “Hollywood” John Tatum & Jack Victory with Missy Hyatt vs Sweet Brown Sugar & Shaun Simpson This bout showed just how annoying Tatum could be. From playing the delay come to whining to the ref to berating the crowd, Hollywood was able to bring the heat. This just made the moments when SBS or Shaun Simpson had the advantage that much better for the crowd. Unfortunately, Missy Hyatt refused to see her team lose as she tripped up Simpson which allowed Tatum to catch him with a superkick and get the win for the heels. UNITED STATES WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP Wendy Richter © vs Medusa Micelli This was an eye opener for many of the fans who were not too familiar with women’s wrestling as these two ladies put on a great show. Both Richter and Medusa bumped and sold all over the ring with many false finishes and near pins. Eventually, we see Medusa connect with back to back snap suplexes which she finally was able to roll into a pin and become the new United States Women’s Champion. MID-SOUTH TAG TEAM TTILE MATCH: The Barbarians (Konga & Nord) © with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie vs The Texas Outlaws (Stan Hansen & Dick Murdoch) After the last brawl between these two teams, everyone knew that the rule book was going to be thrown out and that anything was possible. The end came with all 4 men in the ring and Sheik trying his best to interfere. With Sheik up on the apron, he clobbered Stan Hansen from behind who was brawling with Konga at the time. Hansen just No Sold the blow from the Sheik and turned and connect with the big lariat. This sent the Sheik flying to the floor with his Arabian headdress rocketing off his head towards the crowd. WHAM…at the same time, Dick Murdoch hoisted up Nord and executed a nasty brainbuster for the win. The ref completed the three count and for the second straight match, the ring announcer began his call with… AND NEW CHAMPIONS! For those in the know around Mid-South Wrestling, rumor has it that they allowed Dick Murdoch to get the win here as a token of their appreciation for his years of loyalty to the promotion. It is very interesting the respect that Murdoch and Ladd have for each considering their philosophical differences on life. MID-SOUTH TELEVISION TITLE MATCH Rick Steiner © vs “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert with Missy Hyatt Eddie Gilbert has no business winning this match… except for the fact that Missy Hyatt always has a plan. This time the plan is simple. Distract everyone with Hollywood John Tatum and Jack Victory. The problem was that she never planned for Scott Steiner to be in the building. As Tatum and Victory head to the ring, they are attacked from behind by Scott Steiner. The brawl is ragging in the aisle which seems to distract the ref. He turns to see what is going on as Missy jumps up on the apron. She starts to swing her loaded purse as Rick’s head. The ref turns just in time and grabs the purse from Missy. He looks in and sees the brick and orders Missy to the locker room. She argues but as he threatens to disqualify Eddie, she hops down from the apron and heads for the hills. WHAM…Eddie Gilbert with the brass knuckles KO’s Rick Steiner. He quickly puts the knucks back in his trunks and goes for the cover. The ref turns and sees Gilbert going for the pin and starts the count. 1…2…3! And for the third match in a row, we have a new champion. With all the chaos at the end of this match, not everyone saw exactly what happened. You had some looking at Scott Steiner brawling with Tatum and Victory. Some fans were watching the altercation between Missy and the ref. All of this allowed Hot Stuff to connect with a low blow kick on Rick Steiner before reaching into his trunks for the brass knuckles. Hot Stuff Inc continue to prove just how dangerous they are and now I’m sure they will have no problem reminding us week after week as Eddie is now the face of the franchise as he is the Mid-South Television Champion. LOUISIANA HEAYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH: “Dr. Death” Steve Williams vs “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase with Sheik Al Kassie No sense getting into too much detail here. With these two names, we know it was an instant classic as they can both do it all. In the end, it seems like Sheik was trying to get a message to his man but when Dibiase turned to the Sheik, it gave Dr. Death all the time he needed as he hit the Oklahoma Stampede on Dibiase for the win. SEMI-MAIN EVENT: GRUDGE MATCH The Nation (Snowman & Karem Muhammed) vs Hacksaw Butch Reed & “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes With these four men and the overall hatred between Reed and Snowman, we can again throw out the rule book here. We get a huge brawl and the moment of the night which everyone will be talking about for years to come. Hacksaw Butch Reed had just done a good job of playing the face in peril and makes the hot tag to The American Dream. Dusty goes to work first on the Snowman and then on Muhammed. He is throwing punch after punch. He is spinning his fists like he is working their heads like a speed bag. Next comes the bionic elbows on both members of the Nation. Reed has recovered and has joined in on the brawl. Muhammed has fallen through the ropes out onto the floor and Snowman is down from the last bionic elbow. The American Dream points to the ropes and the Hacksaw begins to climb to the top. The fans are screaming as they know what is coming… The Top Rope Shoulder Block. This will be the end of the Snowman. WHAM… Reed leaps off with the Top Rope Shoulder Block on …. the American Dream. Yes… I said the American Dream! Reed has just turned on Dusty Rhodes. Reed is now beating Rhodes from pillar to post. Dusty is a bloody mess. Snowman and Muhammed now join in on the attack. The ref has no idea what to do but calls for the bell anyway as Rhodes can’t fight back. Nobody ever announced a decision on the match and nobody in the audience cared. It was the carnage of seeing the beating that Rhodes took that would be etched in the memory of all the fans. Eventually, the crowd starts to stir as The Texas Outlaws, Dick Murdoch and Stan Hansen hit the ring to chase The Nation away and check on Dusty. Some were heard murmuring on their way out of the Superdome that seeing Hacksaw Reed walking out with Snowman and Muhammed was the most disgusting thing they had ever seen. MAIN EVENT: LOSER-LEAVE TOWN-STEEL CAGE FOR THE MID-SOUTH TITLE: Lex Luger © with Woman vs Vader- The lowering of the cage gave the fans time to regroup and process what they had just seen. While this match we for the Mid-South Title and being a loser-leave town match in a steel cage, the fans had some trouble getting into it. That doesn’t mean that Lex and Vader did not put on a great show because they did. It was just that the fans heads were elsewhere. They had just seen one of the biggest fan favorites jump to the Nation. As for this match, Lex found a way to survive the monster that is Vader when Vader rushed in full force in an attempt to squash the champion against the steel mesh, but Luger moved just in time. This allowed him the time he needed to escape through the cage door and out on to the floor for the victory…. The coward’s way to win a steel cage match. What a night. Three new champions. Vader is forced to leave Mid-South Wrestling. Dr. D and the Million Dollar Man put on a classic… yet… all anyone can talk about is Hacksaw Butch Reed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 Scott Steiner steps up when Fernandez refuses to do business. Tatum really is establishing himself as a junior member of Hot Stuff Inc. Medusa cements herself as Mid-South's top woman by winning some gold. Murdoch gets his reward for working for a black man sticking with Mid-South through thick and thin. Eddie Gilbert is the face of Mid-South...gods help us all. Shiek really should've kept his mouth shut. Reed shocks everyone by siding with The Nation of Domination and giving Rhodes a whooping he'll never forget. Luger may have taken the easy way out but Vader's still heading out of Mid-South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Manny is in hot water because Ladd is all about giving the fans what they want. A no show doesn't look good. Just like that, Tatum and Victory get their Hot Stuff heat back. Missy played her part well. Ladd's a smart man by booking the two biggest names in Woman's wrestling in a title match. Medusa pulls out a strong finish to become champ. After an intense feud, the Outlaws have done it! No doubt about it, a Hansen and Murdoch title run will draw big in this territory. I have to say, I loved that you put Nord and Kongo together. Gilbert takes full advantage of all the distracting chaos to win the TV title. I think this is a great move. Gilbert and Missy will bring the heat every week while the Steiners can put all their focus on being a tag team. After Dibiase's recent change in focus, I'm sure he's going to have words with Sheik. Now the question is, who's next for Williams? No Way! Say it isn't so! Reed makes the heel turn of the year! This entire story has been so engaging. A couple weeks ago I thought JYD was going to turn but didn't. Then Rhodes comes in and I thought we were going to get a roof blowing blow off, but again, I was swerved. Reed is now the most hated man in the business. So well done! The Reed heel turn upstages the main event and the fans don't even get to go home happy. Vader has been born and wherever he goes, it's going to be Vader time! I'll give Luger he's props, he once again manages to walk out alive and with his title. Very exciting show! It's going to be a hot summer in Mid South! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowBlowPodcast Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 "What a night. Three new champions. Vader is forced to leave Mid-South Wrestling. Dr. D and the Million Dollar Man put on a classic… yet… all anyone can talk about is Hacksaw Butch Reed. " This is a great summation of what is going on right now. Huge news with the Dream coming up but then he gets walloped by Butch Reed. Vader is gone and Luger survives... but what will he do to get out next time? He's at a point where whomever beats him has to be big and meaningful because this is a guy who FINDS a way to win no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastStopTour Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Not bad for a last second replacement. Scott Steiner is starting to make a name for himself. Not good for Manny however. Tatum was all those things and more! Seeing him him drunkenly cry to the police while fighting with girlfriend Missy in the parking lot of his apartment complex. Oh was that fun. Big differences between Murdoch and Ladd. That pointy hatted Halloween ghost costume of Dick's was the hit of the party or at least for the ones he attended. Funny, that everyone wore the same costume. Say bye bye to the Big Guy Vader! Won't be missed as there are lots of others who fill the same role with similar styles. Butch Reed turns on Dusty ... Dusty needs to screen his friends better in the future! Big Dust chasing Butch can be fun though he may have to even up the odds some. Good stuff for the 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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