Universal Wrestling Federation

[spaldoni]

First off, I love all The Office names for the jobbers. I got a good laugh at that.

Oh man, Luger and Muta have joined forces! Bruno better be on high alert. 

Embry vs. Benoit is developing into a fun program. 

Jim Duggan is riding high as North American champ. HOOOOOOO! 

Bruno hypes up Murdoch and Vader. Looks like Vader gets first crack at Luger.

Dibiase promises the Million Dollar Empire is coming. I'm very interested in the Borne/Rotunda TV title match.

Episode 2,

Dibiase sure came through on his promise. Rotunda, Dibiase and Davis all help dethrone Borne. Add in Fidel and Santana and the Million Dollar Empire has arrived! Not only that, but the heat is on with Duggan, Hercules and friends. This is going to be awesome. 

Boone and Cocoa make a solid unit. We'll see how they do against Shaw and Rogers.

Scott Steiner is born! 

Murdoch ends things with a fired up heel promo. Luger will have his hands full. 

Great job building up your promotion. Things are falling into place nicely. 

 

 

 

 

[LowBlowPodcast]

Anytime pop culture enters into the fantasy wrestling world... especially the office I am going to pop.

Vader and Luger was always something I wanted to see... I felt like it was a great missed opportunity in the fortune of timing.

I really appreciate the work going into getting this being your promotion and defining its own identity.

Looking forward to the coming weeks.

[Perfectly Straightedge]

 

UWF Power Hour
08-15-1987
Episode 7
Dallas, Texas
The Sportatorium

Match Results
The Rock n Roll RPM's beat Darryl and Roy
Vader squashes Scott McGhee
Chris Benoit defeats Scott Cox
Dick Murdoch defeats The Italion Stallion
Hacksaw Jim Duggan defeats Kevin
Mike Rotunda defeats Jim
Main Event
Ted Dibiase vs Hercules never starts due to interference from Matt Borne

Segments

{We open the show with Ted Dibiase who is standing with his men. Mike Rotunda has the TV Championship over his shoulder showing it off. Santana and Fidel are dressed to the 9's and surrounding Dibiase who cuts a SCATHING promo on Matt Borne. Dibiase blames Borne for losing the North American Championship and says an eye for eye brother. Dibiase goes on to say that Borne would have to be a complete maniac to show his face in UWF again after that beating he got last week.}

{Luger and Muta are on a collision course with Vader and Murdoch. This leads to the announcement that at the next big show it will be Vader and Murdoch vs Luger and Muta.}

{Chris Benoit cuts a promo demanding a rematch with Embry. This leads to Eric coming out and telling Benoit that last week a fluke and that Embry should have known better than to trust some yankee from up north. Embry tells Benoit that he can get his rematch but next week he has to survive in the ring for at least 10 minutes against VADER! Embry is laughing his head off as Benoit has now got his biggest task in front of him. Surviving 10 minutes in the ring with the monster Vader! If he wins or survives he gets Embry but the question is what will be left if he does survive?}

{Dick Murdoch is out with Bruno and they say Embry paid Vader handsomely for his services and money is the name of the game. They go on to say Luger's days as champion is on borrowed time and after the big even in the swamp of Louisiana they are going to take the UWF Championship away from that pretty boy.}

{Matt Borne just jumped Dibiase during his match with Hercules. This leads to Matt Borne who is sporting a big bandage demanding that he wants Dibiase! He doesn't care what he has do or what kind of match Dibiase wants. He wants revenge! Borne says that Diabise played him due their past history of being a team but he says that Dibaise is going to get what is coming to him once and for all.}



 

 

UWF Power Hour
08-22-1987
Episode 8
Dallas, Texas
The Sportatorium

 

Match Results
Fidel Sierra and Ricky Santana defeat two local jobbers
Jim Duggan, Hercules and Scott Steiner defeat three jobbers
Eric Embry defeats Jobber
Matt Borne DEMOLISHES jobber
Main Event
Chris Benoit DEFEATS Vader via Green Mist from The Great Muta to a roll up!

Segments

{Cowboy Bill Watts opens the show and he says that because of Matt Borne and Ted Dibaise constantly interfering in matches with each other and now they have bounties on Borne. Watts has decided to lay the hammer down. He says that the matches have already been announced and he wants to make the Main Event of that event right here and right now. He says the UWF is not Big enough for Ted Dibiase and Matt Borne and he wants these two men to settle their differences right in the middle of the ring. He wants to make sure no funny business happens. So to make sure of that this match will be in a 15 foot high STEEL CAGE! Watts goes on to say that we must have a winner because the LOSER WILL HAVE TO LEAVE THE UWF!}

{Rip Rogers complains that Mike Shaw and himself are upset at the lack of tv time. They say they are going to prove themselves next week at the big event when they make their examples of Cocoa Samoa and Brady Boone.}

{The final promo between Luger and Muta against Bruno, Vader and Murdoch ends in a brawl between all four men! It's complete chaos in this studio. Luger and Muta are standing tall at the end. They want to keep fighting and go into the ring and want to continue but Vader and Murdoch get pulled back by Bruno!}

{Hacksaw, Scott and Hercules say they know they have Rotunda, Fidel and Santana coming up and say they want a piece of them and show them that money can't save them from the whooping they are going to get.}

{Embry brags about Benoit going to get destroyed in the Main Event!}

{The Rock n' Roll RPMS cut a promo about bragging their style to The UWF and say they are going to bring tag team wrestling to the forefront in the UWF!}

{Matt Borne cuts his promo about fighting for his life in this steel cage. He says Dibiase got lucky to become a rich man but he says that he knows all of Dibiase's weaknesses. He promises blood and he says that Dibiase has done all he can with that money and with he built an army with blood money from the Sheik. Borne though promises all the people in the UWF that he is fighting for them. Dibiase must be stopped or he will takeover this whole company. Borne says that he will fight with all he has and he will do everything it takes to  beat Dibiase!}

The UWF Presents
Rage in the Cage
08-29-1987

Tag Team Match
Rip Rogers and Mike Shaw vs Cocoa Samoa and Brady Boone

Tag Team Match
The Rock n Roll RPMS vs The Brooklyn Brawler and The Italion Stallion

Singles Match
Chris Benoit vs Eric Embry

Six Man Tag Team Match
Fidel Sierra, Ricky Santana and Mike Rotunda vs Scott Steiner, Jim Duggan and Hercules

Tag Team Match
Lex Luger and The Great Muta vs Vader and Dick Murdoch

Main Event
Steel Cage Match
Loser leaves the UWF
Ted Dibiase vs Matt Borne

[Autistic Dragon]

Dibiase learns to keep Borne's name out of his mouth. It leads to the two of them settling it in a cage where the loser is gone!

Vader makes a great hired gun for Embry. It backfires however as it allows Muta to embarrass him before the big tag match.

Rage in a Cage promises some major head-on collisions. Benoit & Steiner are in position to have break out performances.

[Scarlet-Left]

A recorded win over Vader looks really good for Chris Benoit and now Vader must be really pissed off heading into Rage in the Cage!

I'm looking forward to it!

[LowBlowPodcast]

Rage in the cage is something to behold with some big time premiere contests headlined by Dibiase and Borne. These two have some history and are ready to tear each other apart. I like this six-man pairing as well... I feel like Rick Steiner fits better with Duggan and Hercules but no doubt tht Scott is right on the cusp of stardom. Luger...Muta... Vader... Murdoch... woof. I don't know who will walk away if anyone. I think Luger and Muta have super bright futures but Vader won't let it happen at his expense.

[spaldoni]

Dibiase and Borne will enter the cage. One man walks away the winner, the other walks away for good. Great build. 

Embry's plan backfires! I guess he forgot Vader has enemies. On the flip side, Luger and Muta are going to have to deal with a very pissed off Vader. 

Rogers and Shaw want more exposure but they better not underestimate, Cocoa and Boone. 

RPMs have big plans. 

Scott Steiner gets his big chance teaming with Duggan and Herc. I have a feeling he'll be the focus of Rotundo, Fidel and Santana. 

Lots of good stuff heading into Rage in the Cage. 

[kevinmcfl]

Love the format with the majority of the show being focused on the big stars.  Speaking of the big stars... WOW what a statement Dibiase and Rotundo made.  UWF is on fire.  Can't wait to see the response from the big babyfaces.  Really enjoying the UWF...

Scott Steiner reveals his identify... he just didn't want to be identified with his brother and the bad company he is keeping.  Will be interesting if Watts and Ladd ever make amends!  

Always that Embry was golden on the mic.  Love the big role you are giving him.  

UWF is still flying high!!  Great work.

[Perfectly Straightedge]

The UWF Presents
Rage in the Cage
08-29-1987

{Jim Ross opens with show and he is going over the card. He highlights all the big matches and gives this event a very big time feel!}

Tag Team Match
Rip Rogers and Mike Shaw vs Cocoa Samoa and Brady Boone
{The show opens with a hot opener. Cocoa Samoa and Brady Boone are ready to fight as this new team of Rip Rogers and Shaw are just as ready to take this opportunity and run with it. We have ourselves a solid opener with everyone getting their stuff in. The ending comes when Somoa is perched on the top rope and Shaw is dazed about to be hit by something from Samoa but Rogers is able to slide into the ring and shoves Boone out of the ring which in turns makes Boone nail the ropes and this causes Samoa to lose his balance and crotch the top rope. Shaw grabs Samoa off the ropes and brings him to the middle of the ring where he plants him with a front falling Powerslam! 1....2....3!! Shaw and Rogers win this match and Rogers can't quit talking about their victory! Boone is back in the ring to check on Cocoa!}

{We get a promo with Eric Embry talking about what all he is going to do to Benoit tonight.} 

Tag Team Match
The Rock n Roll RPMS vs The Brooklyn Brawler and The Italian Stallion
{This match has it's place and it's to solidly put The RPMs over! They are just too much for the Brawler and destroy him. The Stallion has a better outing and takes over the match for his team but it's only for a little bit though as The RPMs take this match back over for good! Stallion is nailed with a double dropkick that sends him flying through the ropes. That is when The RPMs nail The Spandex Split and this one is OVER! 1....2...3! 

{Rip Rogers and Mike Shaw keep up their winning ways and Rogers is cutting a promo on how they are now the team to beat. This leads to The RPM's leaving the ring after their victory and they tell Rogers and Shaw that they are the team to beat in the UWF. This leads to a war of words before Shaw and Rogers back away.}

Singles Match
Chris Benoit vs Eric Embry
{Benoit and Embry have had themselves a solid feud going on. Embry still has hard feelings after Benoit beat him in the opening round for the TV Championship. Embry was able to get that victory back and since Benoit has tried to get one more chance at Embry but has had hurdles every step of the way. Now we get the match right now. Benoit and Embry put on a very solid match. Benoit you can tell is going to be a special competitor in the ring. Embry though is already a competitor and the vet uses every tactic he can to keep this blue chipper at bay. Benoit is looking for a German Suplex but as the referee is distracted. EMBRY WITH A MULE KICK LOW BLOW TO BENOIT! The fans are up in arms! Embry who had a hold of the referee's shirt made sure he never noticed! Benoit is in some serious trouble now. Benoit holding himself as Embry picks up Benoit and nails a sick Neckbreaker on Benoit! 1....2....3!! Embry has stolen this victory! The fans are screaming and letting him hear it! Embry knew straight up he couldn't beat Benoit and had to use a low blow and cheat to win! Benoit is still out on the mat as Embry is laughing but he knows he stole this win tonight!}

{Dibiase and his men cut a promo on their big matches. They are going over how they will be victorious tonight. That is when Rotunda brings out two big brown bags. He tells Dibiase after he rids the UWF of Matt Borne. He has a surprise for Dibiase and they will have a VIP type celebration after the match.}

Six Man Tag Team Match
Fidel Sierra, Ricky Santana and Mike Rotunda with Sheik vs Scott Steiner, Jim Duggan and Hercules
{This right here is where the big matches come in! We have two champions in this match The TV Champion Mike Rotunda and The North American Champion Jim Duggan! This crowd is RED HOT! Every man gets their chance to shine as this match is a hard hitting affair and just has plenty of heat! Steiner is the story of this match as he is just IMPRESSIVE! Steiner is showing that he can wrestler when he actually holds his own very well against Rotunda which causes Rotunda to do an eye poke and turn the odds in his favor. The young Steiner is quickly away from his partners as Dibiase's Associates take over and take turns beating down Steiner and keeping the young bull down and away from his corner. The fans want Duggan and he wants in the ring! Steiner is able to turn the tide when he nails Santana with a nice belly to belly suplex! This gives Steiner the chance to tag in Duggan! The hot tag is made! The fans are going WILD! Duggan has the crowd ERUPT! The hot tag sequence is right hands, clotheslines and body slams for EVERYBODY! Duggan is setting up Santana for a Lariat but Sheik gets involved but that is when Hercules grabs Sheik and is looking for the FULL NELSON ON SHEIK, but Fidel is there to stop that and these two are brawling now THROUGH THE CROWD! Duggan is in his stance but this time ROTUNDA WITH THE TV TITLE TO THE KNEE OF DUGGAN! Ross is LOSING his mind and he makes sure to mention Duggan has had issues with that same knee! Rotunda is all smiles but that goes away when Steiner runs him off. Santana taking advantage climbs the second rope and is looking for an elbow drop on that knee. Duggan is able to roll out of the way though! Rotunda slides into the ring to get away from Steiner but instead is ran right into the LARIAT by Duggan! This took all Duggan had as Rotunda rolls out of the ring as he is laid out! Duggan is crawling to Steiner as Hercules and Fidel are GONE still FIGHTING! Santana is able to put on the brakes by holding the leg of Duggan! Santana and Duggan are standing up now with Duggan's leg being held. Santana spins Duggan around but LARIAT! Duggan is right at the ropes as Santana is laid out! Steiner gets the tag this is his chance to shine! Steiner looks around this arena and he goes to the top rope??? Steiner is up there and tries to get his balance and something happens that SHOCKS EVERYBODY! SCOTT STEINER HITS A 450 SPLASH! WHAT!!! 1.....2.....3!!! Scott Steiner has this crowd in gasps at this WILD move!}
 

{Matt Borne cuts a PASSIONATE promo on the main event. Borne says that Dibiase has a stranglehold on the UWF and tonight he isn't just fighting for himself but for all the fans of the UWF. Borne sets the stage and says that tonight is the only way to save the UWF by riding it of Ted Dibiase because if doesn't it's just a matter of time before Dibiase owns The UWF!}

Tag Team Match
Lex Luger and The Great Muta vs Vader and Dick Murdoch with Downtown Bruno
{This isn't even a match! This is just a wild brawl! They are fighting all over this arena! Nobody can be maintained! A bell never even gets a chance to ring as this match NEVER starts! It's just 10 minutes of a complete brawl! They fight EVERYWHERE! They use EVERYTHING! TV Cables, steel chairs, steel steps, just everything is being used. As these four men are fighting everywhere. We don't have any blood which is wild but we see plenty of welts already showing on the back of Lex Luger. Murdoch has his cowboy boots off as he is using them as weapons! Muta has his face paint almost completely off and Vader has his mask ripped! This wild brawl has the UWF crowd going crazy! This does finish in the ring when Vader is able to duck a Mist attempt by Muta which in turn NAILS Bruno in the face! The fans love it as Bruno is rolling on the ground! Vader is distracted on the ring apron by this. Muta with a combo of strikes followed by a spin kick! Vader is stirring but LUGER runs and hits the Flying Forearm that sends Vader through the ropes and out on the floor! Murdoch is there to try and nail Luger with his cowboy but GREEN MIST by Muta! The fans are in shock! A SECOND MIST JUST HAPPEN! Murdoch is rolling around the ring as Luger is getting the crowd going! Muta is able to keep Vader at bay who is checking on Bruno! Murdoch is in trouble here as Luger is there with a TORTURE RACK ON MURDOCH! The fans are losing it as Murdoch is screaming! Luger drops Murdoch who is covered in the mist and rolls out of the ring! Luger and Muta are standing tall in this wild brawl! We still have the cage match to go but what a brawl we just witnessed! Murdoch is still selling the mist but screaming "WHERE WAS VADER!" Bruno might have lost control of his monsters! Luger though holds the UWF Title in the air but we get ourselves an interesting scene where Muta is staring at the UWF Title which Luger notices. We get a scene where Luger tells Muta ANYTIME!}

{Murdoch is with Ross and he is PISSED! Murdoch is trying to be able to see. Vader and Bruno are NOWHERE to be seen as Murdoch is screaming that Bruno and Vader screwed him over tonight. He says Vader is going to have hell to pay for leaving The Redneck by himself to fight two men and one being the UWF Heavyweight Champion. Murdoch says that is finished with that pretty boy Luger but first he needs some answers from Vader and Bruno!}

Main Event
Steel Cage Match
Loser leaves the UWF
Ted Dibiase vs Matt Borne
{It really doesn't get that much bigger than this. A loser leaves town match. Matt Borne and Dibiase have his quite the history, stable mates multiple times, best friends, champions, but now it all comes to a head. Dibiase blames Borne for costing him The North American Championship and even more than that. The most important thing in Dibiase's life money. Borne was in turn cheated by Dibiase and lost the TV Championship to Dibiase's accountant Mike Rotuda. This match has all the bells and whistles. It's everything that fans love! We even get special entrances for this match. Dibiase is out first and is hearing it from this crowd! They hate The Million Dollar Man but he doesn't care as he enters the cage. Borne is out next and the fans are going CRAZY! Borne with high fives to the fans as he makes his way to the cage. Dibiase is trying keep Borne away from the cage by holding the door but Borne over powers Dibaise and rips the door open and goes into the ring. Dibiase is trying to climb out! Borne though drags Dibiase into the ring. This is when Dibaise pulls money out of his boot and tries handing it to Borne but this match is more than that. Borne slaps the money out of the hand of DIbiase and we get a nice visual of the money flying! Dibiase is pleading but Borne doesn't care! Borne is getting years of revenge in this night. Dibiase is trying to fight back but he knows his part in this match as he is selling all over the place. This is what the fans want to see. Dibiase has been ontop of the UWF for months and tonight he is getting what he deserves! Dibiase is selling like the superstar he is! Borne is beating down Diabise. The fans want BLOOD! They get it! Borne grabs Dibiase and into the cage he goes! Dibiase takes a beautiful bump off the cage. Borne slams Diabise into all four sides of the cage! DIbiase is BLEEDING which the fans GO CRAZY at the sight of! Dibiase is bleeding heavy as Borne is now GRINDING DIBIASE's face into the cage! Borne is a MANIAC! DIbiase can't even see as their is so much blood! Borne doesn't look finished here as he goes to the top rope and is looking for a splash but Dibiase out of desperation shoves the referee into the cage! Borne loses balance but quickly grabs the cage to retain balance but Dibiase is there but Borne kicks him away. Dibiase comes charging and Borne leaps with a double axe handle! DIbiase is in some serious trouble here as Borne grabs Dibiase and POWERSLAM! Borne makes the cover but we have no referee. Dibiase is starting to stir as Sheik is at the cage now and hands Dibiase some powder of some type! Borne who was trying to wake the referee has no idea what's about to happen! Dibiase with the powder substance into the eyes of Borne! DIbiase who is covered in blood hits the ropes and HIGH KNEE to the back of Borne and into the cage he goes. Dibiase grabs Borne and locks on this Choke hold type move! The referee is laid out but Sheik is calling for someone it's Danny Davis! He is inside the cage as Borne is passing out in the middle of the ring. DIbiase has this choke hold in TIGHT! Borne has nowhere to go! The fans are ERUPTING! Ross is going wild on commentary! Davis raises the arm and it goes up then down! Davis does it again the arm goes up and down! The last time Borne's arm goes up and stays up! Borne is fighting with all he has! Borne doesn't want to the UWF! Dibiase though is starting to worry! Davis is in the face of Borne who shoves him away and backs Dibiase into the buckles to stop the hold. Davis hits the ropes and Borne with a right hand nails Davis! The fans erupt as a worn out Borne slams Davis into the cage! Dibiase though is able to clip the back of the knee of Borne! Dibiase nails Borne with a PILEDRIVER! A bloody Dibiase stumbles to Sheik and DIBIASE GRABS THE GLOVE! This glove is now bedazzled with diamonds! Borne is trying to get up as Dibiase is stumbling around just covered in blood! Borne is up and DIBIASE SENDS THE RIGHT HAND with the glove across the skull of Borne! Dibiase falls on Borne for the cover 1.....2.....3!!! Dibiase has won this cage match and Borne is now out of the UWF! at 31:23}

{The cage is being taken down as Dibiase and is being joined by Rotunda, Fidel and Santana with Sheik! They are all celebrating this HUGE victory. As they are celebrating Rotunda signals for the back. Here comes a worker carrying two brown potato like sacks. Dibiase is against the bucks being checked on and cleaned up. Rotunda hands one of the bags to Dibiase. Ross is puzzled as what is going on. Dibiase opens the first sack and it's a SACK OF MONEY! Dibiase is all smiles as the fans are PISSED! Dibiase is just smiling as the fans are NOT happy! Dibiase grabs the second bag and opens it! THAT IS WHEN DIBIASE AND HIS PARTNERS GO FLYING OUT OF THE RING! Ross and the fans are wondering what was in the sack! Dibiase and his men head back through the crowd as the second bag is MOVING! Suddenly the fans GO WILD! When out of the bag slithers a SNAKE! MY GOD WHAT DOES THIS MEAN! Dibiase and his men are GONE! The snake is slithering around the ring in the money as this show comes to a close!}

[rainmakerrtv]

The thought of Scott Steiner hitting a 450 splash at any stage of his career boggles the mind. Good research to find that high spot. I bet the fans must have lost it when Dibiase sent Borne packing. But then the Snake gets the last laugh. 

[Perfectly Straightedge]

Thanks I saw that clip and the year and was like that is going to be a finish of a match for him sometime. I never seen it. Even crazier it was called the 1 1/2 superfly. Never knew it existed or anything but the video was just amazing. It’s wild to think he did it even crazier is seeing the thing. 

[Autistic Dragon]

Good teamwork gives Rogers & Shaw the win in the opener.

RPM's get a nice showcase & the start of a new rivalry.

Embry's desperation really puts Benoit over despite him not winning. Good job.

I'm glad you put that video in there because I couldn't picture Big Poppa Pump doing a 450 otherwise.

A wild tag match see Bruno's men in disary while Muta sets his sights on Lex's title.

Dibiase sends Borne out of the UWF cementing him as the top heel of the company. I really like the touch of the bedazzled glove. Roberts sends Dibiase a congratulatory gift but I don't think it was well received.

[Scarlet-Left]

Amazing show! Really excited to see Lex Luger go one-on-one with the Great Muta, after such a fun match!

Truly epic main event with plenty of high drama! Awesome finish with the snake!

[kevinmcfl]

Really good show with the stars getting sone great shine!  UWF and its first big show was a big hit!

After a card like this, you might want to think about a tag title, you had so many great tag matches tonight that were really well written.  

Embry vs Benoit is a great midcard feud.  Embry is perfect to help build Benoit.

Nice work finding the 450 by Steiner.  Great surprise finish!

Can't wait to hear from Bruno.  Murdoch is fuming but he better be ready for Vader!!

There goes Borne, here comes the Snake!!!

 

 

[spaldoni]

Like the others have said, awesome show! 

I love the Rogers/Shaw pairing. They beat Cocoa and Boone but may have some stiffer competition ahead with the RPMs.

Benoit and Embry put on a gem of a match. I liked the finish and how the heel vet Embry gets one over on the blue chipper. 

The 6 man tag was off the charts and full of suspense. Props to you on the research for Steiner's finish. Totally backed it up. Steiner is going to shine here. 

Damn! What a brawl! The fans don't get an official match but they get one hell of a fight! What's going to happen when Murdoch confronts Vader? Will Muta challenge Luger? Superb storytelling. 

If you're going to blow off a heated feud, this was the way to do it. Dibiase and Borne gave the fans an epic conclusion. Even though Borne lost, he looked stronger than ever. Dibiase is red hot. And then we get the snake! Could he be coming? I can't wait. 

In a short amount of time, you've built this new Mid South into a must watch promotion. 

 

[LowBlowPodcast]

I don't think you can go wrong with Dibiase as your Ace heel in 1987. This was the time he was coming into the WWF and was instantly on top. I like the dynamics with Vader, Murdoch, Muta, and Luger. I am pulling for Muta to come out on top but that's anyone's opportunity. Also... Steiner and the 450 were a huge highlight. I kind of put it with the Vader or Bam Bam Moonsault... doesn't need to be all the time but when it happens it's special.

 

[Perfectly Straightedge]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I really appreciate it. The Scotty thing was a 1 time thing. That will not be his finisher but I felt debuting him and using that move was a solid way to get him over which seemed to work. Glad you guys like it.

Dibiase is for sure the Ace of UWF and I am glad you guys are enjoying the work he is doing. 

[Perfectly Straightedge]

UWF Power Hour
09-05-1987
Episode 10
Dallas, Texas
The Sportatorium


Match Results
The Rock n Roll RPM's defeat Mike Young and Tommy Hale
Mike Shaw and Rip Rogers defeat The Curious George's
Mike Rotunda defeats New Guinea Headhunter #2
Scott Steiner and Terry Taylor defeat The Brooklyn Brawler and The Italian Stallion
The Great Muta defeats Mike Graham
Main Event
Dick Murdoch vs Vader (No Contest! Match never starts due to brawl as ending of show happens)


Segments

{Our opening segment is with Bill Watts with Jim Ross!}

Bill Watts: Fans, I want to say from the bottom of my heart. Thank you! Thank you for supporting the UWF and the shows we are putting on. I know I haven't spoken a lot about what's going on with Ernie Ladd and his cohorts. He keeps saying he is going to put me out of the business and he is going to teach me something. Let me make something perfectly clear to Ernie Ladd. I will NEVER leave this business. I will NEVER stop promoting in the states I promote in and if Ernie Ladd or any of his wrestlers have any issues. Well they know where I am. Cause, you see Jim. I am not a hard man to find if anyone has a problem they know where I am located. So let those voices be heard cause Ernie this company has been profitable, we have been making money and you see Ernie we have ways of making even more money than you could ever imagine. Now, we got that out of the way. I have a very exciting announcement Jim. I am going to reinstate The UWF Tag Team Championships. Now, in order to do so we need to have some competitors. So tonight we are going to see some tag teams in action. So not only that but here on the Power Hour  NEXT WEEK let's go ahead and crown us some tag team champions. So we are going to have a special 4 team tournament. The teams are as follows.

The Rock n Roll RPMs vs Mike Shaw and Rip Rogers
Ricky Santana and Fidel Sierra vs Terry Taylor and Scott Steiner
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

{As Watts finishes off the announcement that is when up to the scene comes Ted Dibiase with his men behind him.}

Ted Dibiase: What did I tell you. I told the world that I was going to rid the UWF of that coat tail rider known as Matt Borne. I beat him in the middle of that ring fair and square.

Jim Ross: Let's not go that far. We saw that glove being used?

Ted Dibiase: Jim, all is fair in a steel cage match. Matt Borne learned a lesson that everybody should have already learned by now. You don't go to war with The Million Dollar Man. The reason is simple. I have more resources than you. I am the most powerful man in this entire industry. Look at the army I have assembled. Look at this Million Dollar Corporation. I have the TV Champion my personal accountant Mike Rotunda, I have the most dangerous team that money can buy in Santana and Fidel, I still have the resources of The Sheik. I am going to own this whole company by the time I am through and nobody can do anything to stop it.

{As Dibiase finishes talking we see something come into the frame and The Million Dollar Corporation begins backing away. It's the SNAKE! The same snake that was at Rage in the Cage! The fans are gasping as Ross and everyone is running away. The snake is slithering around as suddenly UWF officials wrangle the snake back into the bag. Dibiase runs back up to the podium.}

Dibiase: I am SICK of these games! I know who is behind this and I am going to do something. I want to find out who is behind this snake being let loose and to whoever can bring this offender to me next week. I will make you a very rich man! If you want to know. I am willing to offer 10,000 dollars!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

{Eric Embry comes out and he is gloating about his victory at Rage in the Cage.}

Eric Embry: Are we finished with this loser now. I have beaten Chris Benoit on two straight occasions in head to head competition. I mean what else do I have to prove in this ring. Chris Benoit you are just not on my level. I pinned your shoulders on the mat again. Ross, what is it with Chris Benoit that he can't get it through his head that I am better than him in every meaning of the word. He can never beat me.

{Benoit comes out to a nice reaction from the UWF crowd.}

Chris Benoit: Eric, at Rage in the Cage everybody saw it. I lost, whether it be because you cheated or whatever doesn't matter. The fact is my shoulders were pinned and I have to live with that but Eric you are NOT better than me. I had you dead to rights in the middle of the ring but you were scared and had to bend the rules but that's alright cause I am issuing one last challenge to you.

Eric Embry: Why would I accept that challenge? I need something to interest me.

Chris Benoit: See, I thought you would never ask. What a hold in my hand is a contract. This contract states that if I lose to you Eric. I will LEAVE the UWF FOR GOOD!

Eric Embry: Let me get this straight. If I accept this challenge and beat you. I not only humiliate you again but I also get you out of the UWF. Where do I sign?

Chris Benoit: You didn't let me finish though. You have a stipulation as well.

Eric Embry: I don't care! I am not even going to read it cause I know I will beat you. Give me that contract!

{Eric Embry signs the contract as Benoit is smiling and walks away with Ross questioning why would Embry sign a contract without knowing what happens if he loses.}

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{Lex Luger comes out and is showing off the UWF Heavyweight Championship. Lex goes over what he has accomplished and who all he has beaten. This is when The Great Muta appears. Lex looks at Muta and says that he is a hell of a competitor and he is a mysterious figure but Lex wants to see what Muta is even all about. Lex says that Muta is supposed to be a mysterious fighter but Muta has never faced someone like The Total Package. Muta looks at Lex and the fans are in SHOCK! GREEN MIST TO LUGER! The fans POP! Muta grabs The UWF Championship and holds the title up in the air as Lex is rolling around the tv studio floor as the UWF officials are checking on Luger. The Great Muta is sending a message!}
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{Dick Murdoch is out here and he is ready for a brawl.}

Dick: I want VADER! He cost me money, he cost me a shot at the UWF Championship. So I want that smelly fat oaf to come out here right now. So I can kick his rear end all around this great state of Texas. Bruno you little rat, I haven't forgot about you either. I am going to beat the brakes off Vader and then I am going to break my foot up off your butt as well.

{Bruno comes out and Murdoch is about to fight him but that is when Vader comes out. UWF officials are trying to break this up! These two men want to fight and they will meet in the Main Event!}

[LowBlowPodcast]

I was hoping that Muta spit the myst on the belt after he nailed Luger. This is going to be a great feud to watch unfold.

[Autistic Dragon]

Watts returns with a fiery promo & a huge announcement, the tag titles are back baby!

Dibiase makes a fair point, all IS fair in a cage.

I just know Embry is going to regret that.

Muta wastes no time making it known he's coming for the top prize.

A fued with Murdoch will do wonders for Vader.

[spaldoni]

Watts gives a fired up promo. He shoots back at Ladd while also announcing the tag titles are coming back. Not a bad way to start the show. 

After that win over the Curious George's, the RPMs would have to be considered tournament favorites.

Dibiase offers a reward to find the man behind the Snake. This is getting good. 

Fun banter between Embry and Benoit. Oh Eric, I think you really should have read the contract. 

Wow! Luger defiantly got his answer from Muta. This fresh match up will make Watts some serious money. 

Murdoch and Vader are going to get brutal. I think Bruno's going to bring a lot to this feud. 

Really good follow up to Rage in the Cage. A lot of new storylines have developed. 

 

[kevinmcfl]

Finally an answer from Watts!  MID-SOUTH is waiting!

Murdoch vs Vader is a great feud!  The winner will be ready for big things.

Enjoyed the promos by Benoit and Embry!

Can't wait for the SNAKE