Championship Wrestling (West Virginia)

[ErictheDragon]

Nothing like an opening show brawl to get the fans fired up.

Tasha's trusty chain sends her man to the finals where Morton awaits.

[spaldoni]

The TV tournament was a lot of fun. Big upcoming finale with Morton taking on Tasha's pretty boy. I think we're in for a big show. 

[LastStopTour]

Voiceover: It’s time for Championship Wrestling on WOAY-TV, Channel 4!

John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” plays to wrestling action to kick off the program.



Championship Wrestling
February 1st, 1991
TV Taping - WOAY-TV, Channel 4 Studios
Oak Hill, West Virginia

Announcers: Chris Cruise
Referee: Bruno Laurer & Nate Whitlock



- Host Cruise welcomes everyone to Championship Wrestling! He talks about this week’s final in our TV Title tournament. The last man standing will be crowned the Championship Wrestling TV Champion!

- Commish Tom Renesto Jr. comes out with the title belt. He talks about the tournament all boiling down to today’s final match and the one man standing tall at the end, walks away with the belt.

- We’ve got one match and 30 minutes of wrestling action! Chris Cruise throws it to a commercial break!

The fans boo Tasha and the Bodacious Pretty Boy. He covers his ears and looks upset as Tasha tries to comfort him on the way to the ring while screaming at the fans to cut that out. Of course, that doesn’t work … I mean really … does it ever?

----- COMMERCIAL BREAK -----

- We come back and Cruise explains how we got to this final match through the 8-man tournament.

- TV Title Tournament Match FINAL: Shane Morton versus The Bodacious Pretty Boy w/Tasha.
Referee Nate Whitlock calls for the bell and we are underway. Cruise calls Morton the odds on favorite to win the title but Tasha has proven to be the “Extra Sauce” that has gotten the Bodacious Pretty Boy here to the finals without any help from the rest of Pretty in Pink as they have been banished from being ringside … today is no different.

Morton with a series of arm drags sends the PiP member flying all over the ring which has the fans’ approval as BPB escapes the ring into Tasha’s arms for comforting. They both complain to the referee about hair and tights being pulled by referee Nate Whitlock isn’t having it.

The Pretty in Pink member gets back into the ring and Shane Morton gets right to it, putting his opponent down with a drop kick. Elbow off the middle rope and Morton with the first pinning predicament … 1! 2! BODACIOUS PRETTY BOY KICKS OUT! Getting back to his feet, he is steamed and complaining about his tights being pulled with the referee who says he didn’t see it! Morton sneaks in a roll-up … 1! 2! 3! NOOOOOOOO!!!!! BPB KICKED OUT!

Tasha is beside herself on the outside of the ring at the near fall as things are not going her way. The Bodacious Pretty Boy calls for a time out as we go to a commercial break! DO … NOT … GO … AWAY!

----- COMMERCIAL BREAK -----

- Back from commercial and Cruise talks about Championship Wrestling and runs down the weekly house circuit and where to catch all the upcoming action.

- The Match Continues!
Bodacious Pretty Boy is still begging off as we return from break and Shane with a balled fist is ready to let him have it! Referee Nate Whitlock warns Shane about the closed fist which gives the Pretty Boy an opening with an eye rake. He hammers away as a blinded Shane tries to move on out of the way. Tasha is elated at the turn of events with her man picking up steam. Morton is sent hard into the corner where he takes a stomping before the Pretty Boy starts flapping his gums at the fans, drawing the boo birds. He lifts Morton … SIDE SUPLEX that rattles the ring and has Shane in all kinds of trouble.

There’s a nonchalant pin attempt! 1! 2! Shane Morton kicks out! Tasha is up on the ring apron and screaming at the referee!

He’s right in her face reading her the riot act. He is having none of this from her and the fans are eating it up. Morton and the Pretty Boy lock up and fight for control as the clock ticks down! Nate Whitlock is ordering Tasha off the ring apron or he is going to banish her to the back for the remainder of the match! Her answer?

DOWN GOES THE REFEREE! The Pretty Boy whips Morton across the ring and Tasha hits him and down goes Morton in an explosion of quarters! TASHA USED A ROLL OF QUARTERS TO TAKE OUT THE REFEREE AND SHANE MORTON! With an easy victory at hand, Bodacious Pretty Boy puts the boots to Shane Morton!

There is a cheer as the Wild Dog hits the ring behind the Bodacious Pretty Boy. The fans go nuts as he wraps his arms around the PiP member … BELLY-TO-BACK SUPLEX! DOWN GOES THE BODACIOUS PRETTY BOY!

The masked Wild Dog has words with the downed Pretty Boy before leaving ring. He has evened the odds here! The fans are chanting Shane Morton’s name trying to will him back to his feet and slowly but surely he pulls himself up to his feet, wobbly but in better shape than his opponent! He slowly climbs the ropes and from the top, points down at the Bodacious Pretty Boy … FROG SPLASH!

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The fans make the count but with no referee, it is not official! Biggest pop of the night …

IT’S REFEREE BRUNO LAURER! HE HITS THE RING! 1! 2! 3! SHANE MORTON HAS DONE IT! HE IS THE NEW TELEVISION CHAMPION!

With the fans cheering in the background, Chris Cruise signs off with a reminder to come back next week for more Championship Wrestling!

[ErictheDragon]

Great write-up for what was quite literally a one match show. Morton definitely owes Wild Dog one after that.

[kevinmcfl]

Really love all the gimmicks here from PIP to the Crazies to Itchie Ritchie.  This is true Indy Wrestling but add in your great storylines and this is awesome.

Can't wait to see the finals of the TV tournament... A bet Tasha has something to do with the outcome!!!

And now for the next episode...

I am currently listening to a weekly podcast on Memphis 85 where Tom Renesto is the booker and so many crazy things keep happening and now you have him down pat... wild and strange Memphis under Renesto and now wild and strange West Virginia under Renesto... I love it all!!

Awesome finals match with great graphics... I wish I could do that!  Tasha with the roll of quarters to the ref!!!

Great right up and great finish.  It wouldn't be West Virginia without some chaos!  Thanks to Wild Dog... Morton wins the belt!  What will Tasha do next!!!

[LastStopTour]

16 hours ago, kevinmcfl said:

Awesome finals match with great graphics... I wish I could do that! 

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