Memphis Wrestling

[LowBlowPodcast]

USWA show was nuts! Miss York’s bold move to buy the company with some mystery wrestler’s cash had Jarrett shook. Tommy Rich’s win was cool, but his beef with Lawler not wanting his help is getting spicy. The First Family’s promo for the 8-man tag was wild, with Jimmy Hart’s neckbrace stealing the show. Honky Tonk and Hart crashing Brian Christopher’s interview with cryptic jabs was super intriguing. Southern Justice’s creepy debut and Madusa hyping Stunning Steve Austin added big vibes, and that Midsouth card with Savage vs. Bossman looks fire! Can’t wait!

[spaldoni]

Well, we couldn't get this game into the 90s without the York Foundation. Great way to introduce Alexandra. That must have been some offer.

So far Rich has been legit. 

Big 8 man main event is set. I laughed when Hart said Dundee was trying to kill him. Hart is so good. 

HTM calls Christopher out. I can't wait until next week to see how Christopher responds. 

IRL, I loved Tex and Shanghai. Adding Wild Bill to this gimmick makes it even better. The USWA is the perfect place for these guys. 

Akbar put a lot of pressure on the Grapplers. 

Medusa and Stunning Steve! What a pair. After his run in PCW, Steve has a lot of buzz coming in. This will be fun to watch. 

Dutch has no way out. I'm sure Gaylord will bring in a suitable partner. Dutch fuming is always a great way to end the show. 

 

[kevinmcfl]

 

 

Monday, July, 21, 1990

 

Tommy Rich defeats Scott Taylor with a Thesz Press.

 

Debut Match:

Stunning Steve Austin with Madusa defeats Brad Armstrong with the Stun Gun; a devastating finisher where Austin picks up his opponent from the legs and drops him, neck first across the top ropes.  Armstrong proved to be a perfect first opponent for Austin as he was so smooth and willing to take all the bumps and sell each of Austin’s move along with having some name recognition that the fans were impressed with the newcomer. 

 

Jeff Jarrett defeated “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff with a roll up after Mr. Wonderful thought he had the JJ in series trouble and started to antagonize the fans to get more heat. 

 

USWA World Tag Team Title Match:

The Steiner Brothers © defeated The Grapplers with Skandar Akbar when Scott connected with the Frankensteiner for the win.  The Grapplers are physical enough to give the Steiners a good match but the technical skill along with the entire bag of big moves by the Steiners has them clearly the best team in the USWA.

 

Grudge Match:

“The Missouri Tiger” Jeff Gaylord & ????  vs “Dirty” Dutch Mantel & The Angel of Death

With Dutch and the Angel of Death already in the ring, Gaylord comes out all only and Dutch starts laughing and pointing at Gaylord because Dutch thinks The Missouri Tiger couldn’t find anyone to team with him.  Suddenly, the speakers start to blare… “ Bomp, Bomp, Bomp… Another One Bites The Dust”  and the crowd explodes… It’s the Junkyard Dog!  Dutch and The Angel of Death look at each other and jump from the ring.  Mantel’s bull whip doesn’t look as intimidating now with JYD swinging a long chain!  Dutch starts pointing at the Angel of Death to do something, but he is anything but stupid and gives the Dog the center of the ring to do his little show.  Eventually we get to the match where it is a very typical match!  Dog and The Missouri Tiger start fast and control the opening segment until the Angel of Death uses some dirty tactics to gain control.  Jeff Gaylord now plays the face in peril and when Angel of Death has inflicted enough punishment on Jeff, Dutch demands to be tagged in.  Dutch continues to kick and stomp on Gaylord but eventually we get the hot tag and JYD goes nuts.  The end comes when JYD connects with the big thump on Dutch!

 

USWA Southern Heavyweight Title Match: 

Randy “Macho Man” Savage with Miss. Elizabeth vs Big Bossman

What a match!  Back and forth we go… momentum change after momentum change with many near falls.  Bossman and Savage each connected with their finishers only to have the other get their foot across the bottom rope to stop the count.  After the powerslam by Bossman, Savage was able to roll out to the Coliseum floor.  Bossman followed him out and rammed Savage into the ring apron.  Bossman was set to charge in and squish Macho Man against the steel barrier but for the second time in weeks, Savage grabs Miss. Elizabeth and uses her as a human shield!  Bossman, not wanting to crush the valet hesitates.  The two start to have words… finally, the Bossman hit a nerve and Savage shoved Miss. Elizabeth aside.  The two rush at each other and we get a massive collision!  Somehow, Bossman gets up first and he and heads back to the ring.  Savage, now acting like he cares, goes to check on Elizabeth who was still on the floor.  The bell sounds as the ref has counted out Macho Man.  Savage goes nuts and starts screaming and pointing at Elizabeth like this is her fault.  Bossman rushes back outside and the brawl is back on.  Miss. Elizabeth, now crying runs up the apron. 

 

Main Event:

The First Family (HTM, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart & Eddie Gilbert) with “The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart (still in a neck brace) & Missy Hyatt vs Jerry “The King Lawler, Superstar Bill Dundee & The Southern Boys

This one is simple… Wild action with the King getting the win after he hit HTM with the Piledriver.  This one seemed personal for the King who was on a tear all match. 

 

[Autistic Dragon]

Rich with a solid opening win.

Steve looks Stunning in his first match in Memphis.

Orndorff's ego costs him.

The Steiners out-grapple the Grapplers.

The Junkyard Dog in in Memphis and sinks his teeth right into Dutch.

Savage looks downright bipolar in his treatment of Elizabeth.

The king appeared to be taking something rather seriously tonight.

[LowBlowPodcast]

Great show on the 21st - Stunning Steve is prime time and ready for big things. The King is laying down the law in the 8-man. The Steiners are near top form and then Jeff Jarrett and Paul Orndorff are two I wouldn't mind seeing go toe to toe IRL. Makes me want to see if there's a match out there.