-Broadcasting live to our local affiliates in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri, as well as in Syndication across these great United States, the American Wrestling Association proudly presents World Class Wrestling, coming to you this week from the Sportatorium in Dallas!-
As the show comes on the air, Jim Ross and Bill Watts are running for their lives as David Schultz is thrown into and over the table they use as an announce position. Big John Studd has only moments to watch Schultz sail over the table, before he is nailed by a Bruiser Brody right hand. Studd fires one back, and the two brawl toward ringside. Schultz is only out of the fight momentarily and soon leaps into the fray, throwing punches at both men. All three of them are throwing punches, shoving each other into guard rails and the ringpost, and by the time that security, preliminary wrestlers, and officials rushed ringside, Brody was wielding a steel chair.
All three men were pulled apart by the horde of people at ringside, and an angry Bill Watts stormed into the center of the chaos with a microphone.
Bill Watts: ALL THREE OF YOU LISTEN, AND YOU LISTEN GOOD! I'M SICK OF THIS CRAP!! SO COME HALLOWEEN STAR WARS, WE ARE GONNA SETTLE IT! WE ARE GONNA SETTLE IT IN A... CHAMBER OF HORRORS! UNTIL THEN YOU ARE ALL SUSPENDED! NOW GET THEM THE HELL OUT OF HERE!!
The mass of people at ringside drag Brody, Schultz, and Studd away from ringside and apparently out of the building. Watts and Ross head back toward the announce position, and Marc Lowrance heads for the middle of the ring.
-Commercial Break-
Jim Ross: Hello Everyone, and Welcome to AWA World Class Wrestling. I'm Jim Ross and joining me is an angry "Cowboy" Bill Watts!
Bill Watts: I'm not angry Jim, I am just sick and tired to those three guys constantly trying to kill one another. Actually, I'm fine with that. I'm just sick of them not doing it in the ring. This out of the ring crap has to stop! and it's gonna stop!
Jim Ross: You want to fill us in on just what a Chamber of Horrors is?
Bill Watts: Well Jim, we were having a special steel cage built for another match, but I've decided we are going to use it for these three. Instead of sitting on the apron of the ring, this cage will sit on the floor and go all the way around the ring with a couple of feet between the wall of the cage and the ring, and it's gonna have a roof over it. Each of these three guys is going to be allowed to bring a weapon to the ring, and when they get there, we are going to padlock the door shut and let them beat the heck out of each other. After ten minutes have passed, we are going to unlock the door. Whichever one of them manages to fight their way out that door first, I am going to grant a shot at whatever title they want to challenge for here in World Class.
Jim Ross: That's huge!
Bill Watts: The next guy out gets nothing, and whoever the last man left in the cage is.... I am firing. I told you, this crap is going to stop.
Jim Ross: That certainly seems like it will take care of the problem Cowboy. It looks like our first match is ready to go, let's head down to the ring.
1 Fall, 20 Minute Time Limit
-Killer Khan/The Great Kabuki/Kamala w/Gary Hart & Friday vs Jack Spade/Tim Bennant/Shane Tylor-
This was an execution. Kabuki started the match and had young Shane Tylor in a paralyzing nerve hold in moments. He released it and destroyed him with a Thrust Kick, then tossed the rookie into his own corner. Bennant tagged in, just as Kabuki tagged Kamala. Kamala took Bennant down with a huge chop to the top of the head, then crushed him with the Big Splash. Friday motioned for Kamala to get off the man before the referee was able to count three. Hart and Friday then managed to get Kamala to tag in Killer Khan. Khan drug the not moving Bennant to the corner left him at the feet of Spade who reluctantly tagged himself in. Khan let loose a scream and took him down with a double thrust to the chest and then quickly applied the Oriental Spike. Referee Alfred Neely quickly called for the bell.
Winners: Killer Khan/The Great Kabuki/Kamala
Jim Ross: Absolute destruction by these monsters. Marc Lowrance is standing by with Gary Hart and his men.
Marc Lowrance is surrounded by Khan, Kabuki, Kamala, and Friday as Gary Hart stands next to him rubbing his hands together.
Marc Lowrance: Gary Hart, last week Kevin Von Erich presented conclusive proof that you conspired with Nick Bockwinkel to cheat Ricky Steamboat out of the World Class Title and his job with the company.
Gary Hart: What transpired between myself and Nick Bockwinkel is not the grand conspiracy that you think it is Marc Lowrance. I was preparing to make my return to World Class Wrestling, and as a business man, I found it to be smart business to introduce myself to the major players, and it doesn't get much more major than the Heavyweight Champion. Wouldn't you agree?
Marc Lowrance: I suppose not.
Gary Hart: So after I made my introductions, Mr. Bockwinkel made me an offer, and a smart businessman never turns down an opportunity. I have no quarrel with Ricky Steamboat. I have no alliance with Nick Bockwinkel. What I do have is fifteen thousand dollars for allowing The Great Kabuki to assist Mr. Bockwinkel in whatever form the Champ deemed necessary. I asked no questions Marc Lowrance.
Marc Lowrance: What about Kevin Von Erich.
Gary Hart: Last week Kevin Von Erich stuck his nose in my business. Now I have three men ready to tear that nose off his face and bring it to me.
Marc Lowrance: and Chris Adams?
Gary Hart: Last I knew Chris Adams was up North beating up little Mikey Von Erich. Now it looks like he is down here trying to beg forgiveness. All I have to say to Chris Adams is that if he interferes with my men again, it won't matter whose side he is on.
Hart walks away and motions for his men to follow. Killer Khan stops to make a face at Marc Lowrance just before the show cuts to commercial.
-Commercial Break-
Jim Ross: Welcome back folks, before the break we heard from Gary Hart regarding his involvement with Nick Bockwinkel. Your thoughts Bill?
Bill Watts: Well Jim, the World Class Board of Directors has been looking into the validity of the contract forcing Steamboat out of World Class, but right now it still stands. In the meantime, I don't know what Chris Adams intentions are here, but I do know that the Von Erichs want a piece of all of Gary Hart's men, and we are working on getting something put together for Star Wars.
Jim Ross: Keep us updated on all of that when you can Cowboy. Now let's head to the ring where Chief Jules Strongbow is set for action.
1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit
-Chief Jules Strongbow vs The Bounty Hunter-
A quick showcase for Strongbow who blistered the masked man with some chops, took him down with a bodyslam, and then applied the Indian Deathlock for a submission victory.
Winner: Chief Jules Strongbow
Jim Ross: Another dominant victory by Chief Strongbow here tonight Cowboy.
Bill Watts: I spoke to the man earlier today and he told me that he hopes to put together a run of victories and then challenge for a championship. If he keeps winning matches like that, it won't be long at all.
Jim Ross: Speaking of men who are looking to challenge for championships, young Sam Houston has made it quite clear that he'd like a shot at Honky Tonk Wayne Ferris and the Southwestern Title. He's up next looking to prove that he deserves that chance.
1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit
-Sam Houston vs Thunderfoot II-
The Thunderfoot charges Houston before the bell, but Sam is able to move out of the way and send the masked man crashing into the turnbuckle. Houston caught him with an armdrag coming out of the corner, and then went to work on the arm. Thunderfoot managed to get back to his feet and attempted to whip Houston into the ropes, but Houston was able to reverse it and caught the masked man with a big dropkick. Houston then got in position and nailed Thunderfoot II with a huge Bulldog as he got back up. The pinfall was academic.
Winner: Sam Houston
Marc Lowrance catches up with Houston as he is exiting the ring.
Marc Lowrance: A big win tonight Sam Houston, and I've just been informed that you have been granted a match with "Honky Tonk Man" Wayne Ferris for the Southwestern Title at the upcoming Halloween Star Wars!
Sam Houston: WOOO!!! ALRIGHT!!! That's great news Marc! I've been training real hard and getting better all the time, and I think all the wins I've been picking up recently are proof of that. I don't like this Honky Tonk Man, and I'm itching to get some gold around my waist. So Honky, or Wayne, or whatever you call yourself. Come Halloween, when I bulldog you into the mat, I am gonna bring that Southwestern Title home! YEAH!!!
An excited Houston walks away pumping his fists, and begins slapping hands with members of the crowd. An amused Marc Lowrance sends it back to the announce position.
Jim Ross: Sam Houston is an excited young man Cowboy.
Bill Watts: If you think he is excited now, wait until he hears the announcement I make later tonight!
Jim Ross: What's that Cowboy?
Bill Watts: Oh, you'll be excited too Jim. But for now, let's take a break!
-Commercial Break-
As we return from break Kevin Von Erich comes to the ring dressed in street clothes and asks Marc Lowrance for the microphone.
Kevin Von Erich: As I'm sure most of you know my brother Mike is out traveling around the world learning all of the different styles of wrestling. Recently he was up in the Rocky Mountain area learning from our good friend Blackjack Mulligan and while he was up there a man who we thought was our friend Chris Adams double crossed him. Just a couple weeks ago I went up there and I taught Chris Adams a lesson. So last week when Kerry and I were fighting with Gary Hart's men and I turned around to find Chris Adams standing across the ring from me, I was more than a little confused. So Chris Adams, I'm giving you one chance to come out here and explain yourself, before I come back there and continue the whipping I gave you a few weeks ago.
It takes a few moments but Chris Adams appears in the aisle to a very mixed reaction. He has a very tentative look on his face as he heads down to the ring. When he enters the ring, Kevin holds out the microphone for him, but there is no other welcome.
Chris Adams: Last week I came to Fort Worth so that I could apologize to you, to Kerry, and to the rest of your family like a man. When I saw you and Kerry being overwhelmed by Khan, Kabuki, and Kamala I figured that I could not only tell you I had seen the error of my ways, I could show you by coming out there and fighting along side you. I know that doesn't make things right. I know that doesn't make things even close to right. I still plan to make my apologies. I still plan to tell you what made me sink so low to do what I did, and how I now have to atone for those things. I know that if I ever want a shot at earning your trust, and maybe one day your friendship again, I have a long road to walk. But I'll start right now by saying, Kevin, I'm Sorry.
Adams nods his head and lays the microphone down on the mat. He then heads out of the ring to a still mixed reaction. Kevin stands with a confused look on his face and watches him walk away.
-Commercial Break-
Jim Ross: Welcome back Ladies and Gentleman, before the break we heard from both Kevin Von Erich and Chris Adams, but I'm still not sure anything was resolved.
Bill Watts: Well Jim, I don't what Adams was alluding too about things making him sink that low, but I've seen the things he did to Mike Von Erich up there in Rocky Mountain. If he'd done that to my kin, you best believe I'd be busting his butt from here to Timbuktu.
Jim Ross: It'll be interesting to see how this thing plays out, but right now we have another Cowboy, Bob Orton ready for action.
1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit
-"Cowboy" Bob Orton w/Paul Jones vs Jim Murray-
Instead of making short work of his opponent this evening, Orton seemed to relish in punishing this one. It was a slow, methodical breaking down of Murray with particular attention paid to the lower back. Orton finally ended it with the Superplex after about five minutes.
Winner: "Cowboy" Bob Orton
As Marc Lowrance moves in to speak with Jones and Orton, The Highwaymen come to ringside and join them as well.
Marc Lowrance: Gentlemen, an impressive win....
Paul Jones: Everything my men do is impressive Marc Lowrance. But we don't have time for your stupid questions tonight. We have things to say, we have cowards to address!
Bob Orton: Barry Windham! I've been calling your name since I arrived here in World Class Wrestling. That Central States Title is going to be mine as soon as you and I step into a ring together. So why don't you show me you got some guts and face me at the Halloween Star Wars for the belt?
Phil Hickerson: Glamour Boys! We've done whipped you two punks over and over again, but you keep coming back like a bad rash. So at Star Wars we are challenging you to a Bunkhouse Brawl, so we can end you once and for all.
Bobby Duncum: We're gonna hurt'cha, and we're gonna hurt'cha bad! You Unnastan?
Paul Jones: Windham, Doll, Simpson, how about next week we have a little preview and you meet my men in a six man tag team match. Just so we can give you a little taste of the beating you'll get at the Star Wars!!
Jones laughs maniacally as he walks away with Orton and The Highwaymen
Jim Ross: Paul Jones Army throwing out the challenges tonight Cowboy.
Bill Watts: They certainly are Jim. Orton has been nothing short of impressive since his arrival here, and that may well earn him the shot at Windham and the Central States belt.
Jim Ross: The Highwaymen and The Glamour Boys have been going at it for months, I have to think the Board will grant that request for sure.
Bill Watts: I'd assume so.
Jim Ross: Didn't you say something about an announcement?
Bill Watts: I suppose now is as good a time as any.
Watts gets up from the announce position and heads to ringside. He takes the microphone from Marc Lowrance and begins.
Bill Watts: Ladies and Gentleman, we have an announcement to make here tonight, so if you'll bare with me, we'll get to our main event in just a minute. You know, ever since we became part of the AWA, World Class Wrestling has been growing and getting bigger, and an opportunity has been presented to us that we think is going to help cement us as one of the cornerstones of the American Wrestling Association.
This television show airs live here on our local affiliates in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri every Friday night as we are taping it, and that is something that isn't going to change. But the rest of the country gets to see it in syndication all through out the weekend on various channels, at various times, and while we appreciate each and every one of those channels, we feel like it's time that this show was seen on a more stable platform. A singular location, where you'll know exactly where you can tune in each and every week to watch World Class Wrestling anywhere in the United States.
Which is why I am thrilled to announce that beginning in November, every Sunday Night at 6:05, World Class Wrestling will be airing on the Superstation WTBS! To kick off our partnership with them, on October 31st, we are going to go live at 8:05 P.M. and they are going to broadcast the final four matches of Halloween Star Wars for the whole world to see!
It's an exciting time here in World Class Wrestling, and we have you the fans to Thank for all of it. All of you here in our home base states, and all of you who have followed us on our syndicated networks and will hopefully continue to follow us on Superstation WTBS. Thank You So Much.
-Commercial Break-
Jim Ross: You weren't kidding about big news Cowboy!
Bill Watts: You'll probably be even more excited when you find out that we are giving everyone a vacation starting after Star Wars until Friday the Eighth!
Jim Ross: You ain't wrong!
Bill Watts: Ha! I think we have a main event to get too!
1 Fall, 60 Minute Time Limit
-Brian Adias vs Iceman King Parson- Lumberjack Strap Match - Winner Challenges for the World Class Title at Star Wars-
Whatley, Conway, and The Youngbloods got into a brawl before the match ever started, and it took some of the herd that broke up the brawl at the beginning of the show to get them separated. Finally each man was handcuffed to a separate corner and given a leather strap. Parsons and Adias were then brought to the ring so that the match could begin.
The match started off fast, until Tiger Conway reached into the ring and yanked the feet of Brian Adias out from under him. Then the pace slowed way down as both men realized that not only was the outside of the ring dangerous, the corners inside the ring were dangerous as well. It then became a game of trying to keep yourself out of the corner, do damage to your opponent, and potentially put your opponent into the corner.
Adias was the first man to taste the strap as Parsons worked him into the ropes and chucked him out of the ring close to Shaska Whatley. Whatley was stretching his arm out as far as he could to get his licks in, but he strapped Brian until Adias moved out of his reach. Adias would get revenge soon after, whipping Parsons into the corner where Jay Youngblood was cuffed. Youngblood simply began to strap the legs of Parsons causing him to nearly dance out of the corner and be met with an Adias dropkick.
Both men would meet the strap several more times as the match went on, until finally Adias had enough and blasted Tiger Conway Jr with a huge right hand and stole his strap. He headed back into the ring and laid into Iceman with the strap. Adias then wrapped the strap around the neck of Parsons and slapped on a sleeper hold. Iceman tried to fight it, but eventually the arm dropped, one, two, three times and this one was all over.
Winner: Brian Adias
Once they are uncuffed, The Youngbloods celebrate with Brian Adias. Whatley and Conway help Parson out of the ring and shoot mean looks toward the three men celebrating as they return to the dressing room.
Jim Ross: Brian Adias picks up a huge win and a measure of revenge against Iceman King Parsons here tonight!
Bill Watts: Not only that Jim, but he will now challenge Nick Bockwinkel for the World Class Title at Halloween Star Wars.
Jim Ross: A huge opportunity for Brian for sure.
Bill Watts: A few other matches have been made official for Star Wars, I'm being told that they'll run them down for you fans at the end of the show.
Jim Ross: Alright folks, I'm Jim Ross, for Cowboy Bill Watts, we'll see you next week, right here on World Class Wrestling!
-Halloween Star Wars-
Thursday Night, October 31st
Kemper Arena
Kansas City, Missouri
Bruiser Brody vs "Dr. D" David Schultz vs Big John Studd - Chamber or Horrors Cage Match
Nick Bockwinkel vs Brian Adias - World Class Heavyweight Title
"Honky Tonk Man" Wayne Ferris w/Sunshine vs Sam Houston - Southwestern Title
The Glamour Boys vs The Highwaymen - Bunkhouse Brawl
Barry Windham vs Cowboy Bob Orton - Central State Title
-More Matches to Be Added-