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Loving DeBeers and Sarge so far. Adams is definitely ready for his title shot. Is this his match to finally win gold? Larry Z better not try that shit against Tanaka. I'll second Burke and Pillman as a great feud for Pillman and the big tag match in Winnipeg being a HUGE draw.

Original Airdate May 30th, 1986 (Originally airing in Spanish on WAPA Channel 4 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This broadcast is translated to English where applicable.) The opening montage featuring highlights of Carlos Colon, Chicky Starr, Invader 1, Invader 2, Invader 3, Abdullah the Butcher, Hercules Ayala, Bam Bam and Dutch Mantell plays. Carlos Colon doing a cartwheel and coming up fists at the ready leads to the WWC logo as the music ends. NWA and Capitol Sports Presenta Los Campeones De La Lucha Libre Con Tus Luchadores Favoritos De Fama Mundial Rickin Sanchez and Hugo Savinovich sit smiling at the commentary desk in Coliseo Municipal Pedro Rodriguez Gaya De Catano. Rickin: Welcome fans to another exciting hour of WWC action. I am joined as always by my friend and cohost Hugo Savinovich. Hugo: I can't think of any where else I'd rather be! Rickin: We start with our update on the condition of Carlitos Colon. The doctors have not reported significant progress this week, but Carlitos is in good spirits and continues to do what exercise they are allowing him to. Hugo: We both knew Carlitos couldn't sit still all this time! Rickin: Yes, and he anticipates coming back to the ring. Tonight we have a great show for you. The Batten Twins will be in action, as will Jonathan Boyd and the Crusher. Hugo: They have been looking more focused as a team since April 19th! Rickin: Is it possible Barrabas was focusing so much on Bam Bam that he was putting less time in with Boyd and the Crusher? Hugo: That seems right. Rickin: Gama Singh will try to continue his momentum after his win over TNT. Abdullah Tamba will be in singles action as well. Hugo: Little Abdullah! He's been very impressive lately! Rickin: He has. Los Super Medicos will be out to the desk for a conversation. Hugo: I'm sure they are looking forward to their chance at the Starrs in Hiram Bathorn Stadium!! Rickin: I can imagine they are, we'll find out later. Barrabas will be out to talk with me for a second week in a row. Hugo: You've been looking forward to that all week! Rickin: Very funny Hugo. Owen Hart will be out to gloat after what he did to his brother last week. Hugo: Bruce didn't deserve that... Rickin: No he did not. Chicky's Sports Shop will host los Mercenarios this week. Chicky is keeping his friends clos by of late. Hugo: He is being smart! How do we know Ayala, Invader 1 and friends are going to stop because of Commissioner Castillo's announcement?!? Rickin: We really don't. And our main event will feature two makeshift teams. Ricky Santana and Dutch Mantell will be facing the team of Owen Hart and Bobby Jaggers. Hugo: Can Santana and Mantell coexist as a team?!? Rickin: That is a good question. Another would be does that ban on Jaggers and Mantell attacking each other with a foreign object apply? Hugo: Or could Jaggers just have Owen use the riding crop on Dutch?!? Rickin: Another interesting question. All of which should be answered within the hour. The Batten Twins are on their way to the ring and getting some cheers. Hugo: They seem to be enjoying that... Rickin: You don't seem like you approve. Hugo: I guess if it happens for you, fine. But looking for it can get you into trouble! Rickin: Yes that's true. Your friend Chicky Starr fell into that trap as I recall. Hugo: Very early in his career yes. Rickin: And look where it got him. The Batten Twins seem to be taking it in stride so far. Hugo: and they have the advantage of knowing one another very well. As a tag team that can make the difference in the ring! Rickin: Yes I can see that. Knowing someone your entire life would give you an advantage in that kind of situation. Hugo: It does, knowing where your partner is going to be, what they like to do is so important. And who knows you better than your twin?!? Rickin: It should contribute to their success. Referee Ricky Vargas is calling for the bell. Mr. Y & Z vs. the Batten Twins The Battens control with very smooth teamwork and quick tags. A comeback by Z is cut off with a few kicks to the gut by Bart. He hits a vertical suplex and tags Brad. The double dropkick puts Z down and Brad covers for 3. The Batten Twins by pinfall in 5:24 with a double dropkick Jonathan Boyd and the Crusher hit the ring with Barrabas not too far behind. They go to work on the Battens before the Caribbean Express come running out. Barrabas calls his team off and they retreat to the back as the Express helps the Battens up. Rickin: I'm not sure why Barrabas felt the need to have Boyd and the Crusher attack the Battens. Hugo: sometimes you just want to make a statement! Rickin: I'm sure the Battens will have a statement oftheir own to make. Hugo: So will Barrabas! You will be talking to him later. Rickin: Thanks for reminding me. Up next I'll be talking to los Super Medicos and Gama Singh will be in the ring. We'll be right back. (Commercial Break) 0 - 11:00 Rickin: Welcome back fans, I have with me the next challengers for the WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championships, los Super Medicos. I can't imagine this is how you would have wanted this to happen. Medico 1: No, you're right there. We were as upset as anyone with how Chicky Starr had his goons hurt Tommy Lane. The man had done nothing to deserve that kind of vicious attack. Rickin: And now the two of you are in a position to get some revenge for that attack. Medico 1: That's a tough one Rickin. We went in for revenge against los Mercenarios on April 19th. And we gave as good as we got, if not a little better. But how are you going to win a title like that? Rickin: You're not wrong. Would taking the tag titles away from the Starrs be as good as beating them up to avenge the Rock and Roll RPMs? Medico 1: Given the way the WWC is looking at things, it seems like it. The Starrs look at those titles as validation for how they do things. Chicky Starr was arrogant before, but he's gotten worse. If we can take the titles away we take away some of that confidence. Rickin: Which contributes to the side you've chosen winning the war. Medico 1: Yes. Not every shot fired has to be a kill. We can wear them down over time too. And given the way the WWC would react to what you might call a "kill shot," maybe that's the best way. Any way we can get one up on the Starrs is enough, and we'd like to see the WWC Caribbean Tag Titles around the wasits of a team these great fans can get behind! Rickin: That is a sentiment I can get behind. Thank you for your time gentlemen. Medico 1: Thanks Rickin. Los Super Medicos make their way to the back. Rickin: I wonder how many in the Invader 1, Ayala and Colon camp feel that way about injuring members of Chicky Starr's group. Hugo: Corporation! And it's hard to say. Rickin: Eventually you'll have me saying it. Here comes Gama Singh to more than a few cheers. Hugo: The fans are getting behind him more lately! Rickin: Probably due to his stance on El Profe. Hugo: It's made me more of a fan! Rickin: That makes two of us. Although I worry that he might let that blind him on July 5th. Hugo: You're not wrong. He's gotten the better of El Profe once and I wonder if Profe is trying to use that against him... Rickin: That may be. But maybe we underestimate Gama Singh's ability to deal with the situation. Hugo: I don't know that I'd say that. Gama Singh is a clever and experienced wrestler! But once you get personally involved like this it can cloud your judgement. Rickin: That I will agree with. It happened in his first match with TNT and I doubt El Profe will be as forgiving if it happens again. Hugo: He won't! Rickin: Singh is ready to go and referee Tomas Marin has called for the bell. Domingo Robles vs. Gama Singh Singh controls with brawling and technical wrestling. Robles cheats to get back into the match, but Singh cathces him with a backdrop. Singh hits a backbreaker then locks in the camel clutch for the submission win. Gama Singh by submission in 4:13 with a camel clutch Rickin: Singh continues to impress as we get closer to July 5th. Hugo: He'll need to do more in Hiram Bathorn Stadium! TNT is a very tough wrestler! Rickin: Indeed he is. I have a lot of respect for what he does in the ring. Up next los Mercenarios will visit Chicky's Sports Shop and we'll see Jonathan Boyd and the Crusher in action. Don't go anywhere. (Commericla Break) 11:00 - 18:00 Rickin: Welcome back fans. Hugo has something he wants to tell you. Hugo: It's Sports Shop Tiiiiime!!! The Sports Shop intro plays and we cut to Victor the Bodyguard on the Sports Shop set. A voice-over by Hugo Savinovich plays. Hugo: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen to the most watched wrestling program in Puerto Rico!! This is Chicky's Sports Shop and I'm pleased to announce your host, the most charismatic, best dressed man in Puerto Rico today, Chicky Starr!! Chicky walks in wearing custom suit and his WWC Caribbean Tag Team Title over his shoulder. He picks up a microphone and sits down. Chicky: Welcome to the Sports Shop ladies and gentlemen. Last week my good friend Owen Hart beat his older brother in a match. I don't have to tell you how broken up about fighting his brother Owen was. But he went out and did what he had to do. I was very impressed with how Owen handled himself in that very difficult situation. Chicky pauses and nods off-screen. Chicky: This week my guests are none other than los Mercenarios. Los Mercenarios walk on set and shake hands with Chicky before all 3 sit down. Chicky: I think it's obvious that you two are one of the top tag teams in the WWC. How is it that a couple of young upstarts like Huracan Castillo Jr. and Miguelito Perez, both living off of their fathers' names, can challenge you to a match and not get laughed out of the building? I can hope that you haven't signed the match. Merc 1: We don't back down from a challenge. The match is signed. Chicky: Your thoughts on their chances? Merc 1: They are young and inexperienced, but I won't underestimate them. Chicky: Smart. Even so, they aren't in your league. They talked about bringing the fight to you. Merc 1: We love a good fight. I said the same thing about los Super Medicos. If they want to have a knock down drag out fight, that just means we won't have to force them into it. Chicky: It's always nice when things work the way you want them to. You have heard this new stance on injuring other wrestlers? Merc 1: If we hurt someone, we are out for a month and no belts for 6 months? Chicky: Yes, those. Merc 1: We don't care about belts and you pay us more than the WWC does. We expect that you would continue to pay us while we were out. That answer your question? Chicky (grinning): I believe it does. And we are on the same page. One thing that can't be underestimated is the value of the right people for the right job. Something I'm sure Carlitos Colon and his favorite crony Invader 1 have yet to grasp. Ladies and gentlemen, we are out of time on the Sports Shop. Next week my guests will be the most boring tag team in the world, the Batten Twins. I'll manage to make it interesting anyway, which is why my show is the top rated wrestling program in Puerto Rico. It's time for Ric Flair to take us out. Ric Flair's sign-off plays as Victor, los Mercenarios and Chicky exit the set. Cut back to the arena. Rickin: It seems we have another match for our July 5th card. Hugo: And Chicky has hatchet men who don't care about what the WWC does to them! Rickin: I was ignoring that part. Chicky Starr is leading Abdullah Tamba to the ring. He is getting his customary greeting from the fans. Hugo: And enjoying it! Rickin: Chicky Starr has become comfortable with the idea of the fans hating him. Hugo: He's even starting to enjoy it. Rickin: And this is something that should be commended? Hugo: They are either going to love you or hate you. If you aren't willing to do what you need to for them to love you... Rickin: You need to embrace the idea of them hating you. Hugo: Yes! Rickin: It makes sense. I don't much care for the idea, but it makes sense. Abdullah Tamba is indifferent as always. Hugo: He's here to do a job, destroy the opposition. The fans aren't his worry. Rickin: There are those who are cheered who share that mindset also. Ring announcer Eliud Gonzalez is finished with the introductions and there is the bell. Mr. W vs. Abdullah Tamba Tamba controls the entire match with power offense, chops and big throat thrusts. He finishes W off with a top rope splash. Abdullah Tamba by pinfall in 2:21 with a top rope splash Rickin: Chicky Starr has a very dangerous bodyguard in Abdullah Tamba. Hugo: Yes! Little Abdullah is his enforcer and he's been dominant the last few months! Rickin: He has. And while I doubt any of Carlitos Colon's friends are afraid of Tamba, none are picking a fight with him. Hugo: There are better men to fight! Rickin: I agree. Up next we'll hear from Barrabas before his tag team, Jonathan Boyd and the Crusher are in action. We'll be right back. (Commercial Break) 18:00 - 24:00 Rickin: We're back fans and I am joined by Barrabas along with Jonathan Boyd and the Crusher. I have to ask why you had your men attack the Batten Twins earlier tonight. Barrabas: Because the WWC always wants to bring in some American tag team to impress all of the bigwigs in the NWA. They make sure those teams are getting the title shots and the big matches. You saw it with the Rock'n'Roll RPMs before Chicky Starr had los Mercenarios send them packing. Normally I don't agree with that....with Chicky Starr. Rickin: But you do there. Barrabas: You're smart every once in a while Sanchez. I just wanted to make sure we cut these guys off at the knees before they started getting too big for their britches. Count on Castillo and Perez to come out and make sure we don't finish the job. Rickin: So that issue isn't finished? Barrabas: Not in my book it isn't. But there is more pressing business. We are going to run the Battens out of Puerto Rico. I'm sick of Jonathan Boyd and the Crusher getting passed over for title shots. They are a very dangerous tag team, and I will make sure these fans and you know that over the next few weeks. Rickin: I've never thought that these two men were any less than a formidable tag team. Barrabas: But the problem is with Barrabas isn't it?!? Rickin: I don't recall saying that. Barrabas: Not right now, no! You loved how things went down last week didn't you! Rickin: Again, I don't recall saying that. Barrabas: You don't have to! You've had it out for me since I was a wrestler. When these two men are tag champions we'll talk and I'll ask you a question. And I hope you have the right answer. Barrabas storms towards the ring with Boyd and the Crusher following. Rickin: I don't understand what happened there. Hugo: You don't complement Barrabas often... Rickin: Nor do I compliment Chicky Starr or El Profe. Hugo: Yes that's true. Jonathan Boyd and the Crusher are a very good tag team. Rickin: Yes, I said as much. Once Barrabas started focusing on working with them we saw a lot of improvement too. Hugo: Yes! Barrabas has them clicking lately. Rickin: It seemed like he was jealous of teams like the Battens and the Rock and Roll RPMs. Hugo: They do get more attention than Boyd and the Crusher! Rickin: Boyd and the Crusher had their chances in the tournament. Hugo: They lost to los Invaders, who had a bye! Rickin: We were both there when the tournament was drawn. That bye could have just as easily gone to the Starrs or Boyd and the Crusher. Hugo: I suppose... Rickin: There are some arguments that never get settled. The bell just rang, here we go. Los Tejanos vs. Jonathan Boyd & the Crusher Boyd uses his frenetic brawling to get an early advantage. The Crusher and Boyd control with good teamwork and cutting off the ring. Tejano 1 gets the tag, but his comeback is cut short by a Crusher big boot. Crusher tags in Boyd and holds Tejano for the three point clothesline. Boyd covers for 3. Jonathan Boyd & the Crusher by pinfall in 5:14 with an assisted 3 point clothesline Rickin: Barrabas has Boyd and the Crusher working very well together. I wish he'd skip the after the match attack. Hugo: He might be doing it because you don't like it.... Rickin: You may be right. Up next I'll be talking to Owen Hart before our main event. Hugo: Owen and Hangman Bobby Jaggers against Ricky Santana and Dutch Mantell! Rickin: That will be a very unpredictable matchup and you won't want to miss it. Don't touch that dial. (Commercial Break) 24:00 - 32:00 Rickin (English): We're back fans and I am joined by Owen Hart. Your actions last week spoke volumes. Owen: I agree completely. I showed my brother, Ricky Santana, you and all of these fans that my way is better than my brother's and my father's way. Rickin: I wouldn't call using Chicky Starr as an accomplice to violently attack one's own brother as "better." Owen: I doubted you would. But it doesn't matter. Bruce is back home in Canada licking his wounds and I'm still here. Too bad for Ricky Santana that his clever plan to get rid of me didn't work. Rickin: I don't believe that Ricky Santana would resort to that. He has proven he can beat you. Owen: After breaking the rules, sure. I thought he was against doing that. Seems to me you are too. Rickin: There comes a time when a man has to fight fire with fire. And I'd say Ricky Santana gave you more than enough time to clean up your act. Owen: And it seems to me that I wrestled that match as clean as a sheet. Rickin: We all know why you were doing that. Had Bruce not been here you would have been up to your tricks. Owen: Is that what you think? I used to think you were on my side. But it's becoming pretty clear that's not true. Rickin: If you believe that, you must think there are reasons. Owen: Oh no, none of that! Chicky warned me you'd do that. Rickin: Meaning? Owen: I have a father and he's not named Rickin Sanchez. So skip the father and son talks. I have a match to get to. Owen walks off towards where Hangman Bobby Jaggers is waiting in the aisle, riding crop in hand. Rickin (Spanish): Owen Hart had such promise when he came to the WWC. Hugo: He's still a very promising young wrestler! Rickin: With an attitude problem that has Chicky Starr's fingerprints all over it. Hugo: He has been spending more time with Chicky lately... Rickin: And I can't imagine Hangman Bobby Jaggers will be any kind of positive influence. Hugo: Bobby Jaggers is a veteran who has wrestled all over the world! Rickin: And been fined more than most wrestlers not named Chicky Starr, Abdullah the Butcher or Bruiser Brody. Hugo: Bobby has never been one to follow orders..or rules. Rickin: Given Owen Hart's association with Chicky Starr, there seems to be a pattern. Hugo: Like you said earlier, some men embrace the hatred of the crowd. Rickin: Fair enough. Hart and Jaggers are in the ring and here come Ricky Santana and Dutch Mantell. Hugo: Speaking of bad influences.... Rickin: I'm not sure I enjoy the idea of Ricky Santana learning from Dutch. Hugo: And we don't know if they will be able to work together! Dutch handed Ricky Santana his first two losses. Rickin: I hope Ricky can forget that exerience tonight. He's shown so much improvement that I'd hate to see something get him off track. Hugo: Dutch has been getting cheered since he came back. He isn't doing anything different than he did before... Rickin: You have said before that fighting the right opponent will bring the crowd to your side. I'd say Hangman Bobby Jaggers is the right opponent to do that. Hugo: Yes, that's true. But does that make Dutch any better as a teammate or tutor for Ricky Santana?!? Rickin: I'd say no. But Dutch has never been a man to attack an opponent for no reason. Dutch just stopped Santana from getting into the ring. Hugo: He doesn't want him to get ambushed! Rickin: Maybe we were wrong. Referee Victor Quinonez is trying to get Hart and Jaggers to back away from the ropes. Let's go to the ring. Owen Hart & Bobby Jaggers vs. WWC Light Heavyweight Champion Ricky Santana & Dutch Mantell Santana and Dutch confer at ringside, not looking at the ring. Owen jumps down to attack and starts getting double teamed. This brings out Jaggers, but by the time he is on the floor Santana has rolled Owen into the ring and Dutch is on the apron. Jaggers is escorted back to his corner as Santana uses his babyface offense to control Owen. Dutch uses a mix of dirty tactics and brawling to stay in control. Owen goes to the eyes on Dutch to get control and tags Jaggers. Jaggers is in control when he refuses to break and backs away from his corner. Owen uses the riding crop to hit Dutch on the head a few times and busts him open. Jaggers and Owen work the cut as garbage is thrown into the ring. Dutch makes the tag and the crowd cheers as Santana takes on both Hart and Jaggers. Jaggers hits a knee to the back while Santana is distracted with Owen and the heels work over Santana. Dutch takes the tag and the crowd explodes as a bloody Dutch Mantell takes out his frustrations on both Hart and Jaggers. Santana joins the fight, going after Owen. Owen and Jaggers retreat to the floor, leaving the arena as referee Victor Quinonez counts them out. Santana and Mantell shake hands and head to the dressing room. Ricky Santana & Dutch Mantell by countout at 15:11 Rickin: You were right. Jaggers had Owen Hart attack Dutch with the riding crop. I wonder what Commissioner Castillo will have to say about this. Hugo: Jaggers didn't attack Dutch with it! Nothing to say! Rickin: There are ways around everything aren't there? Hugo: Yes! Rickin: We're almost out of time fans. Next week's main event has been signed, as well as yet another tag team match for July 5th. Next week we'll see the Batten Twins and the Caribbean Express team up against Jonathan Boyd, the Crusher and los Mercenarios. Hugo: So many questions! Rickin: To be answered next week. We will leave you with the updated card for July 5th, taking place in Hiram Bathorn Stadium. Los Invaders vs. Los Pastores in a Street Fight Bam Bam Bigelow vs. WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Champion Hercules Ayala Invader 3 vs. Chris Benoit for the NWA Light Heavyweight Championship Los Super Medicos vs. WWC Caribbean Tag Team Champions los Primos Starr Dutch Mantell vs. Hangman Bobby Jaggers in a First Blood match Gama Singh vs. TNT with El Profe suspended above the ring, if Singh wins he gets 5 minutes with Profe The Caribbean Express vs. Los Mercenarios The Batten Twins vs. Jonathan Boyd & the Crusher w/Barrabas From WCCW Kevin & Kerry Von Erich vs. Dory Funk Jr. & Terry Funk From MACW British technician Tony St. Clair vs. Indian wildman Tiger Jeet Singh From Lutte Jacques Rougeau vs. Keith Hart w/Don Kernodle

Loved Olympia coming so close to getting Bundy. Valiant's revenge would have had that crowd on their feet. Mark Youngblood could be a really good midcard babyface. I'll agree the last 4 matches were amazing. DiBiase's new allies make him a very difficult guy to get to. Orndorff's road to being champ makes this such a big win for him.

Parsons/Onyx is a good story for sure. I like the Onyx Express's hesitation as it heightens the anticipation on which way it goes. Dusty as the target of a bounty is definitely Dusty booking, but that is the good kind of Dusty booking. DiBiase's promo was absolute gold. Ft. Worth got a great show with a good match featuring Hall and Iceman. I can hope that ends up a feud. Lawler against the Funks can only be a great thing. Freebirds against Embry/Garden is one of thoe Texas feuds where the 'Birds get to be babyfaces. Dream vs. Hansen is a main event everywhere, but especially in Texas.

I like Backlund's win and Rheingans' reaction a lot. The Steiners with a big win over Greatness. Referees definitely had a tough job tonight, a lot of out of control brawling. Kirch vs. Kernodle does not disappoint. Polynesian Power sending the fans home happy is a great way to end the show.

Roadies and Abby/Singh should be incredible. Olympia might be a little crazy going after Bundy right now. Kirchner vs. Kernodle! Two guys I don't much care for but your booking has me interested. Snuka and Mulligan in a bullrpe match for the title is such a big match. Those two have been feuding forever and it's a good thing. I'll agree on the contrast between DiBiase and Duggan. Very well done and I'm pumped for the Memorial Day show.

Flair and the Horsemen taking Hogan apart is such a great direction for the WWF. So many times with Hogan challengers you could see through it that they were just the next guy in line. Something like this would have been seen as a real threat.

Fuller turning on Bullet Bob seems like it had to come. Killer Khan is a great fit for your UWF. Despite being nothing close to a Christian. Luger getting the win is a good boost for him. RnRs vs. Midnights is awesome, but scaffold matches are too limiting. That damn Missy Hyatt! Damn her!! Ole decking Wright with the knucks is priceless. I liked Magnum going over Murdoch a lot. NIkita as the champ is awesome. The way it was done made sense with recent booking around the world, so it's fine. I still think I want to see Magnum vs. Nikita before Baba vs. Nikita. Great, great card that lived up to a lot of hype.

Original Airdate May 23rd, 1986 (Originally airing in Spanish on WAPA Channel 4 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This broadcast is translated to English where applicable.) The opening montage featuring highlights of Carlos Colon, Chicky Starr, Invader 1, Invader 2, Invader 3, Abdullah the Butcher, Hercules Ayala, Bam Bam and Dutch Mantell plays. Carlos Colon doing a cartwheel and coming up fists at the ready leads to the WWC logo as the music ends. NWA and Capitol Sports Presenta Los Campeones De La Lucha Libre Con Tus Luchadores Favoritos De Fama Mundial Rickin Sanchez and Hugo Savinovich sit smiling at the commentary desk in Coliseo Municipal Pedro Rodriguez Gaya De Catano. Rickin: Welcome fans to anothe exciting hour of World Wrestling Council action. You all know my friend and colleague Hugo Savinovoch. Hugo: Great show! Bam Bam is here!! Rickin: Yes he is Hugo. We'll get to that, but first we have an update on the condition of the Rock and Roll RPMs and Carlitos Colon. Tommy Lane of the RPMs sustained some small fractures to his leg and a lot of ligament damage around the knee. Mike Davis ended up with a mild concussion. Lane will need time to heal and the team will not be ready to wrestle on July 5th. I spoke with the RPMs and they will be away from Puerto Rico for a while. They have been told that their title shot is waiting for them when they are healthy. Both Lane and Davis were adamant that they would return and make Chicky Starr pay for what he did. Hugo: So who gets their chance at the Starrs?!? Rickin: The WWC has named los Super Medicos the next challengers for the belts due to the close nature of their match with the RPMs. As for Carlitos Colon, the doctors are starting to believe they can restore his sight. He is given a 60 to 65 percent chance of seeing again. Hugo: The positive thinking is working! Rickin: That has to be part of it. On to tonight's show. We will see the Batten Twins in tag team action. Also on the card we will see the new challengers for the Starrs' belts, los Super Medicos. Hugo: I'm not sure they are 100% ready for the Starrs yet! Rickin: Super Medico 1 would tell us that it doesn't matter if they are ready. Invader 2 will be in singles action. Hugo: He should be almost healed from that injury by the Starrs in February. Rickin: He has been looking a lot better. Hangman Bobby Jaggers will have a singles match tonight. Hugo: I hope Dutch isn't in the building! Rickin: The WWC has been keeping one out of the building while the other is here. It's the only way to keep things under control. Owen Hart will take on his older brother Bruce tonight. Hugo: And if Bruce can't beat Owen, he's leaving the WWC! Rickin: You forgot to mention that if Bruce wins, he's bringing Owen home to face their father. Something Owen could use if you ask me. Hugo: Lying to your own family is going pretty far.... Rickin: Indeed. And Hugo is about to let you know what our main event is tonight. Hugo: The Crusher will be taking on his former stablemate BAM BAM!! After Bam Bam comes to the desk by himself to talk with Rickin!! Rickin: That should be an interesting conversation. As should be the conversation I have with Barrabas. Hugo: He can't be taking this well. Rickin: I can't imagine. The Caribbean Express will be out to the desk, no doubt to address what happened to their friends the Rock and Roll RPMs. TNT and El Profe will also be out to the desk. Hugo: You're looking forward to that as much as I am... Rickin: It's my job Hugo. Nothing in the contract says I have to like everyone I talk to. And finally, Owen Hart will be joining Chicky Starr in the Sports Shop. Hugo: Owen and Chicky have a lot of catching up to do! Rickin: After Owen Hart couldn't publicly acknowledge his friendship with Chicky because he was lying to his brother, yes. Hugo: I can't support what Owen was doing to Bruce. Rickin: I'm glad there is a line with you Hugo. Here come the Batten Twins, who have been wrestling around Puerto Rico, just not on television. Hugo: It looks like the fans are behind them! Rickin: The Battens have gained a following, yes. It will be some time before they become a major force in the tag team division. Hugo: It always takes time! Rickin: Yes, they need to prove themselves to the fans before they can reach the level of los Super Medicos or los Invaders. The Caribbean Express recently did just that. Hugo: And the RPMs! Rickin: Yes they did, and I hope to see them back reaping the rewards of their work before too long. Hugo: And getting revenge on the men who injured them! Rickin: In a way, yes. Remember the punishment laid down for injuring a man last week. Hugo: Oh...yes, without going too far. Rickin: Referee Ricky Vargas just called for the bell. Los Assassins vs. the Batten Twins The Battens use good teamwork and quick tags to control. A Bart clothesline stops Assassin 1's comeback. Brad is tagged in and the Battens hit a double dropkick for the three count. The Batten Twins by pinfall in 5:24 with a double dropkick Rickin: Good way to start winning the television audience over for the Battens. Hugo: A win is always a good start! Rickin: And a clean win is even better. We'll be back with the Caribbean Express at the desk and los Super Medicos in the ring. (Commercial Break) 0 - 9:30 Rickin: Fans, we are back and I have with me two very angry young men. Huracan Castillo Jr. and Miguelito Perez, known together as the Caribbean Express, the Rock and Roll RPMs are good friends of yours. Castillo: They are, and we got a chance to talk to them before they left for the United States. Perez: They want to get their hand son los Mercenarios and Chicky Starr as much as we do. But Tommy is going to need some time to heal up first. Rickin: The WWC has signed los Super Medicos to replace the RPMs in their match on July 5th. That means that you two will have to wait to get your hands on the Starrs. Perez: It does, but that leaves los Mercenarios. We haven't forgotten how they interfered to help the Starrs beat us in the tournament. Castillo: And we damn sure won't forget what they did to Tommy's leg! Perez: On july 5th we want a match with los Mercenarios! Any kind of match, we don't care! Castillo: It doesn't matter what kind of match. We just want to beat los Mercenarios senseless. If we pin them, great. If not, that's fine too. Rickin: Remember the policy about injuring other wrestlers that was laid down by Commissioner Castillo last weekend. Castillo: We aren't going to put them out of action. Perez: We're just going to make them regret ever attacking our friends! Castillo and Perez stalk off with the crowd cheering and encouraging them on their way to the back. Rickin: Los Mercenarios seem to have a lot of enemies of late. Hugo: Their line of work will do that! Rickin: As will allying yourself with Chicky Starr. Right now los Super Medicos are on their way to the ring. They have some work to do before their big match on July 5th. Hugo: They also have something against both los Mercenarios and los Primos Starr! Rickin: I'd say they are justified in that. Hugo: Ron and Chicky won the tournament!! How is not important! Rickin: I would guess from the reaction they have gotten from the fans, the Caribbean Express and los Super Medicos that isn't the case. Hugo: A man does tend to get angry when you cheat him out of something... Rickin: Yes. Last week's main event got heated between Ricky Santana and Invader 3. Los Super Medicos and the Rock and Roll RPMs fought hard for the chance to be the Starrs' opponents. Both matches ended with the loser graciously admitting defeat. Hugo: I would have found a way to win... Rickin: With what consequences? Hugo: I see what you mean. We have different ways of looking at things! Rickin: That much is true. Los Super Medicos are in the ring and referee Tomas Marin is callling for the bell. Mr. X & Y vs. Los Super Medicos Medicos control with brawling, technical wrestling and smooth teamwork. A momentary error allows Mr. Y to make a comeback, but a dropkick by Medico 1 cuts it off. He tags Medico 2 and slams 2 on top of Mr. Y. Medico 2 lays on top for the cover and gets 3. Los Super Medicos by pinfall in 5:11 with an assisted senton Rickin: Slight lapse by los Super Medicos there, but they recovered. Hugo: The Starrs would have capitalized on that mistake! Rickin: Yes, and that's what los Super Medicos need to fix before July 5th. We'll be right back with Barrabas at the desk and Invader 2 in action. (Commercial Break) 9:30 - 16:30 Rickin: We're back fans and I am joined by Barrabas along with the Crusher. Barrabas: Before you start, Rickin Sanchez, know this. I know you love the fact that Bam BAm has chosen to fight the Crusher in his first match back after April 19th. I know you want to gloat and tell me how wrong I was. So do it! Rickin: I... Barrabas: I love that about you. If you can't ambush a man with a question like that, you don't know what to say. I do! Bam Bam is an ingrate! Where would he be without me?!? I got him the NWA 6-man Championships ! And he punches me for it?!? He'll pay tonight! Rickin: The Crusher is indeed a big man, but I wonder if he's ready to face the likes of Bam Bam. Barrabas: Oh you are loving this. Too bad I've been training the Crusher against big men these last few weeks. He's ready and able to destroy that ungrateful, sorry excuse for a big man Bam Bam! Maybe when he's done I'll have the Crusher come make sure you show me a little respect next time we talk! Barrabas and the Crusher stalk to the back with the crowd throwing insults and a few not empty cups at them. Rickin: That went about as expected. Hugo: Barrabas is a very angry man when it comes to Bam Bam. Rickin: He's normally just angry. Hugo: When he talks to you. Rickin: That's a fair point. The boos turn to cheers as Invader 2 comes out to the ring. Hugo: He's not taped up any more! Rickin: Yes, that's good to see. In just under a month and a half he has a street fight match along with Invader 1 against los Pastores. Hugo: Smart thinking there! Los Pastores treat every match as if it were a street fight! Rickin: Indeed, might as well even the odds as much as possible. Hugo: Exactly. The rules only get in your way against animals like los Pastores. Rickin: I hesitate to agree with the idea that the rules get in a man's way, but in this case I believe you are right. Los Pastores have no regard for them and it is difficult to wrestle them as a result. Hugo: Well, sometimes things aren't the way you want them to be! Rickin: Yes, and you have to adapt. Hugo: Exactly! Rickin: Only we look at adapting a little differently. I tend to not look at cheating when you are losing a match as adapting. Hugo: Sometimes it's the only way! Rickin: I can't agree with that. Ring announcer Eliud Gonzalez has finished his announcements. There is the bell. Domingo Robles vs. Invader 2 Invader 2 controls the match easily with his brawling and high flying. Robles appears to be chopping his way back into the match when he is caughtwith a double throat chop that puts him down forthe 3. Invader 2 by pinfall in 4:17 with a double throat chop Rickin: Invader 2 is back in top form. Hugo: His double throat chop is just as lethal as Chicky Starr's! Rickin: Or Invader 1. When we return it will be Hugo's favorite part of the show..most weeks. Hugo: Sports Shop! Rickin: That is correct. We will also see Bobby Jaggers in a singles match. Don't go anywhere. (Commercial Break) 16:30 - 23:00 Rickin: We now go to Chicky's Sports Shop. The Sports Shop intro plays and we cut to Victor the Bodyguard on the Sports Shop set. A voice-over by Hugo Savinovich plays. Hugo: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen to the most watched wrestling program in Puerto Rico!! This is Chicky's Sports Shop and I'm pleased to announce your host, the most charismatic, best dressed man in Puerto Rico today, Chicky Starr!! Chicky walks in wearing athletic gear and his WWC Caribbean Tag Team Title over his shoulder. He picks up a microphone and sits down. Chicky: Welcome to my Sports Shop ladies and gentlemen. Last week Commissioner Pedro Castillo was kind enough to punish those responsible for injuring Al Madril. Only he was too late to save the Rock'n'Roll RPMs from the very necessary retribution for that act of aggression. There will be those who said I went too far or acted impulsively, even those who think that I was removing a potential threat. I should make myself perfectly clear. This is a war. If you're not with me, you're against me. Remember that. Chicky nods off-screen. Chicky: This week I am joined by one of my favorite guests, Owen Hart. Hart walks on set and Chicky stands up to shake hands. They both sit down. Chicky: I have been following your exploits recently. It seems you were robbed of the WWC Light Heavyweight Title due to the cheating of one Ricky Santana. Owen: It's a shame the man has to resort to things like that to win a match. Chicky: Yes, you've had his number otherwise. This after he cost you a chance to win the Canadian International Heavyweight Championship from Jacques Rougeau. Owen: I had Rougeau beat one, two, three and he came out and distracted the referee. Ricky Santana couldn't beat me his first two tries, so he has been sabotaging my success. Chicky: Jealousy can cause a man to do many terrible things. Most recently Ricky Santana poisoned your relationship with your older brother. Owen: Yeah, he wasn't satisfied with interfering in my career. Now Santana has to try and ruin my relationship with my family too. Chicky: Ricky Santana is the reason you and your brother are fighting tonight. Owen: I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't turn Bruce against me to get me out of Puerto Rico. He probably wants to get rid of me so I don't take that title away from him. Chicky: Sounds like something a desperate man would do. We both know Santana doesn't stand a chance against you in a wrestling match. Owen: That's the truth. Chicky: It was a pleasure to talk to a man who understands wrestling and how to handle himself. That's a rare thing to find. Owen: Thanks for having me. You have been a great help since I came to Puerto Rico. Chicky: Any time, Owen. Ladies and gentlemen, that's all for this week's edition of Chicky's Sports Shop. Join us next week when I talk to los Mercenarios. Ric Flair's sign off plays as Owen and Chicky walk off set, followed by Victor and Abdullah Tamba. Rickin: Do either of those two believe anything they are saying? Hugo: What do you mean?!? Rickin: You know what I mean. The fans react as TNT walks to the ring conferring with El Profe. Hugo: What do you think they talk about? Rickin: I'd honestly rather not know. El Profe is not a man I care to talk to. Hugo: On that we agree! Rickin: I'm still not sure that I trust his offer to put himself in a cage above the ring for TNT and Gama Singh's match on July 5th in Hiram Bathorn Stadium. Hugo: No sane man would trust that! Rickin: I don't think Gama Singh does either, but even a wary man can be caught off-guard in the middle of a fight. Hugo: Especially a fight with TNT! Rickin: Yes, TNT is a tremendous wrestler and his martial arts skills give him an added advantage in the ring. Hugo: Singh has proven he can beat him, but that was due to a momentary loss of focus after TNT ended up hitting El Profe. Rickin: True, will he be able to overcome TNT without the distraction of El Profe at ringside? It looks like we're ready to go, there is the bell. Armandito Salgado vs. TNT TNT controls with martial arts chops and big throat thrusts. A big superkick cuts off Salgado's short comeback and sets up the cobra dinamita (cobra clutch) for the easy submission victory. TNT by submission in 4:22 with the cobra dinamita (cobra clutch) Rickin: TNT hasn't lost since April 19th and he's looking strong for his showdown with Gama Singh. Hugo: There's still a over a month to go though! Rickin: And a lot can happen in a month, yes. We'll have El Profe and TNT at the desk and Owen Hart taking on Bruce Hart in the ring aftr these messages. Don't touch that dial. (Commercial Break) 23:00 - 31:30 Rickin: We're back ladies and gentlemen with a victorious TNT and his manager El Profe. Profe: Victorious is the right word. TNT is the most exciting, talented wrestler to come into the WWC in a long time. And he will be victorious on July 5th over Gama Singh. Rickin: Gama Singh was convinced, and I agree with him, that you are setting up some kind of trap. Profe: I'm sure you've heard that saying, "Great minds think alike." It doesn't apply here. The two of you have proven again what I have been saying all along. There are so few great minds in wrestling. Luckily for these fans, I am one of them and I am willing to share my knowledge with them. As for Gama Singh, I realize that my man TNT is more than capable of defeating Gama Singh without my help. What none of you see is how this is a gesture of confidence in TNT. Rickin: So why not just remove yourself from ringside? Profe: I don't give you enough credit, it seems. That is a much simpler solution and I'll be sure to keep it in mind next time. I'll take this as a lesson that even the simple-minded can come up with great ideas from time to time. You're welcome for my time. Profe and TNT head for the back, the fans throwing their garbage at Profe. Rickin: I'm constantly amazed by his arrogance. Hugo: I'm amazed you haven't hit him yet! Rickin: I am tempted to. Not that I would want to anger TNT like that. Hugo: There is that... Rickin: Now we see Owen Hart on his way to the ring and he is accompanied by Chicky Starr. Hugo: I guess we'll see a more open alliance between those two now. Rickin: It seems that way. I can't imagine it's a big surprise to anyone. Hugo: With some of the people we have seen come out it's hard to believe the fans have that much garbage left! Rickin: Both have done enough to warrant the crowd's ire. It doesn't seem to bother either Owen or Chicky. Hugo: Some people feed off of the crowd's anger! Rickin: Yes, I suppose so. You did the same for quite a while, but you seem to have a somewhat different way of looking at things of late. Hugo: Chicky says it's all the time I spend with you... Rickin: It's not a bad thing Hugo. Owen Hart is in the ring and here comes Bruce. Hugo: He's not sure how to handle the cheers from the crowd! Rickin: It is a switch for him. I think he's figured out now why he heard the boos. Hugo: These fans have been hard on Owen from the start! Rickin: His first few matches he was getting a good reaction. Once he cheated to beat Ricky Santana things changed. Hugo: I suppose so... Rickin: Bruce Hart is incensed that Chicky Starr is at ringside for his brother. Hugo: One on two is dangerous! Rickin: I'm pretty sure Bruce Hart has figured out who Chicky Starr is after even a month in Puerto Rico. I know I wouldn't want my younger brother keeping company with Chicky. Hugo: You don't mind when I do! Rickin: I don't care for you being friends with Chicky, it's dangerous. But it's not my place to say anything. Hugo: No, and I do appreciate that... Rickin: It's not an easy subject to talk about. Owen has attacked Bruce as he is entering the ring. Referee Victor Quinonez calls for the bell. Owen Hart vs. Bruce Hart Owen continues the assault and grabs a headlock when Bruce starts fighting back. He uses the hair to keep Bruce in the hold. Bruce goes to the corner ropes but Owen refuses to break. Owen finally breaks and backs away from the corner with Quinonez in his face. Chicky Starr trips Bruce as he comes out of the corner and grabs the other leg, pulling him groin first into the ringpost. Quinonez starts questioning an already on the other side of the ring Chicky on the outside. Owen stomps a few times and pushes Bruce to the floor as Chicky clears the area with his hands up. Owen stomps away at Bruce's head after dropping to the floor, all the while screaming at his older brother. He drags Bruce to his feet and slams Bruce's head into the ringpost before letting go. Bruce is leaning against the ringpost not moving, blood starting to come out of his forehead. Owen gives Bruce a shove and he falls over, Owen laughing. Owen climbs back into the ring and counts to 10 along with referee Victor Quinonez for the countout victory. Owen Hart by countout in 3:41 Owen and Chicky look ready to put the boots to Bruce when Ricky Santana hits the ring with a chair to run both off. Rickin: I can't believe Own Hart would do that to his own brother. Hugo: He already tried lying to him about everything he had been doing. Rickin: This is true. But to assault our own brother in that manner is just as unforgiveable. Hugo: I want to like Owen, but he has done some terrible things... Rickin: Yes, and I doubt he's done. It's a good thing Ricky Santana was ready to make the save. When we come back I'll be talking to Bam Bam before his match against former stablemate the Crusher. You don't want to miss this, so stay tuned. (Commercial Break) 31:30 - 38:30 Rickin (English): Fans, this is something we have been waiting for since April 19th. Bam Bam seemingly officially ended his association with Barrabas by knocking the man out. I'm sure you have a lot to say. Bam Bam: I do. And I'll start with this. I like the name "Bam Bam." But I have a last name. From now on you can call me Bam Bam Bigelow. And I won't be taking the microphone from you so I can do all the talking. Rickin: I got the feeling you were not happy in that role, bullying anyone who Barrabas felt like pushing around. Bigelow: There was no need for it. You are good at your job and don't deserve that. As for Barrabas, the man gave me a chance to succeed, somewhat, and I took it as best I could. I thank him for that. But he and I have different ideas about what success is. Rickin: What are your ideas about success and how it relates to the WWC? Bigelow: I want to win titles. I want to make money. And I have the ability to do those things on my own. When I went to Japan or the AWA or Canada, I got things done my way and I figured out that I want bigger things than Barrabas does. I tried letting him know how I wanted to do things and he just wouldn't listen. Then he cost me a match for the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Title and that was the final straw. Rickin: So from now on you are your own man. Bigelow: Yes. Sometimes the fans won't like who I fight and they will cheer. Sometimes they will like the man I fight and they might boo and throw things at me. I can live with both. Tonight I know I'll get cheered. But I just want to make sure everyone knows that Barrabas and I are done. Rickin: Will you be looking for a rematch with Hercules Ayala for the Caribbean Heavyweight Title? Ayala has agreed to the rematch already. Bigelow: I already signed the contract tonight. Like I said, I want to be a champion and I have the ability to do it. I know the fans might not like me as much as they like Hercules Ayala. But I'm willing to live with that. Tonight though I am focused on beating the Crusher, who is a big man in his own right and not somebody to look past. Rickin: And he'll have Barrabas in his corner, looking to distract you. Bigelow: He will try, and maybe succeed a few times. But tonight is about showing these fans that Bam Bam Bigelow is a force to be reckoned with even if Barrabas isn't in my corner. Bigelow heads down to the ring. He is getting half cheered tonight. Rickin (Spanish): I had seen some of this Bam Bam before, but it's nice to see him able to be himself. Hugo: Will you say the same when he is up against Hercules Ayala for the Caribbean Heavyweight Championship? How will the fans react?!? Rickin: I imagine if he doesn't take unnecessary shortcuts or resort to injuring a man before the match starts I'll enjoy a good wrestling match. Hugo: I hope that's true! I am glad he's out from under Barrabas, he wasn't going to get anywhere with a manager who didn't know how to handle a man with Bam Bam's talent. Rickin: I'm surprised you haven't jumped at the chance to offer to manage him. Hugo: I would! If I was still managing. But he doesn't seem to need a manager! Rickin: I'd say that's true. He got his point across very well. Hugo: Yes! But I think he prefers to make his point in the ring! Rickin: I'd agree with that. Bigelow is in the ring and now the Crusher is being led to the ring by Barrabas. Hugo: He's a big man, but I don't think he can match power or speed with Bam Bam Bigelow. Rickin: Bam Bam will have to contend with Barrabas trying to distract him on the outside though. Hugo: One punch would stop all of that! Rickin: True enough, but it might give the Crusher the opening he needs against Bam Bam. Hugo: Yes! But Bam Bam has shown a good amount of toughness. He has gone toe-to-toe with Abdullah the Butcher! The monster! The machine! Rickin: So he has. I am with you in thinking Bam Bam will win the match, but it might be more difficult than he bargained for. Hugo: A hard fought win is sometimes better than an easy one! Rickin: Unless you are really banged up, yes. Bigelow is in the ring and the bell has sounded. The Crusher w/ Barrabas vs. Bam Bam Bigelow Bigelow is in control from the start, with the crusher unsuccessfully attempting to brawl his way into control. The Crusher rakes Bigelow's eyes to gain a short advantage, but Bam Bam is able to overpower him after a short time. Barrabas gets up on the apron and barely avoids a swipe from Bam Bam. The Crusher is quick to take advantage but Bam Bam again comes back. This time it is a standing dropkick from the 370 pounder that flattens the Crusher. The next time Barrabas jumps on the apron Bigelow whips the Crusher right into him, sending Barrabas crashing to the floor. The Crusher turns right around into a clothesline from Bam Bam. Bigelow picks the Crusher up easily, slams him down then climbs up top for the big splash that nets him the 3. Crusher and Barrabas are still both on their backs as Bigelow leaves the ring to cheers from the crowd. Bam Bam Bigelow by pinfall in 8:36 with a top rope splash. Rickin: Bigelow has definitely made his statement tonight. Hugo: Yes! He left both Barrabas and the Crusher down! Rickin: I'm sure this isn't the last time Barrabas will send someone after Bigelow. Hugo: It should be! Rickin: Yes, but I doubt he's done yet. We're almost out of time fans. We'll leave you with an updated card for July 5th. Los Invaders vs. Los Pastores in a Street Fight Bam Bam Bigelow vs. WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Champion Hercules Ayala Invader 3 vs. Chris Benoit for the NWA Light Heavyweight Championship Los Super Medicos vs. WWC Caribbean Tag Team Champions los Primos Starr Dutch Mantell vs. Hangman Bobby Jaggers in a First Blood match Gama Singh vs. TNT with El Profe suspended above the ring, if Singh wins he gets 5 minutes with Profe From WCCW Kevin & Kerry Von Erich vs. Dory Funk Jr. & Terry Funk From MACW British technician Tony St. Clair vs. Indian wildman Tiger Jeet Singh From Lutte Jacques Rougeau vs. Keith Hart w/Don Kernodle

The Harts and Rougeaus seem to be fighting everywhere. I like the use of Japanese footage. Armand certainly paid for his bravery there. Who were the babyfaces in Calgary, the Harts or the Rougeaus?

Get better right before you get better quick. A hip not working right can mess with you in a lot of ways.

Orton is asking for it hitting White over the head with a blackjack. All 3 Guerreros together and Spivey continue to be on a huge roll. White getting payback on Orton is good booking. Piper's reaction is definitely of interest. Black Irish and British Steel could wrestle every show and I'd be happy. Douglas as a challenger for Tanaka is a good pairing. Tag main would have been great with the talent involved. I wonder if Adams and Bock disagreed on tactics.

Satanico and Sweet Brown Sugar would be a strange but fun team. Hansen over Samu would have been quite the brawl.

That entire All Star Wrestling show was incredible. Loved seeing Douglas get his sweep of the Guerreros and Tanaka showing some class. Good build for a babyface Adams vs. babyface Garvin match as well. Supercards was pretty much the same, top to bottom great. Sabu and Cactus in that match would have been a ton of fun. Pillman shows us that it's hard to be a babyface high flier in the AWA much like Scorpio did the card before. Black Irish and British Steel is a matchup I'll never complain about. The final two matches would have brought the house down and I am guessing Bock's time is coming with the cage match on the way.

For Victator another of my favorite British wrestling matches. Hyper intense match that will surprise you in a lot of ways.

I don't think Armand is sane signing that match.

Duggan again sends the fans home happy. He's making a habit of that. The Hot Property/Assassins tag was good and had a nice overbooked ending. Prichard barely beating Kirchner because of Kernodle's interference is such an awesome heel way to keep the TV title.

WWC releases Super Medico 2 Johnny Rodz, who I believe is retired.

Original Airdate May 16th, 1986 (Originally airing in Spanish on WAPA Channel 4 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This broadcast is translated to English where applicable.) The opening montage featuring highlights of Carlos Colon, Chicky Starr, Invader 1, Invader 2, Invader 3, Abdullah the Butcher, Hercules Ayala, Bam Bam and Dutch Mantell plays. Carlos Colon doing a cartwheel and coming up fists at the ready leads to the WWC logo as the music ends. NWA and Capitol Sports Presenta Los Campeones De La Lucha Libre Con Tus Luchadores Favoritos De Fama Mundial Rickin Sanchez and Hugo Savinovich sit smiling at the commentary desk in Coliseo Municipal Pedro Rodriguez Gaya De Catano. Rickin: Welcome fans to another great week of World Wrestling Council action. As always I am joined by my friend and colleague Hugo Savinovich. Hugo: Great to be here! Rickin: Tonight we have a great main event. Before that you will see TNT in action, as well as Owen Hart. Hugo: Last week he and his brother Bruce weren't seeing eye to eye.. Rickin: Speaking of Bruce, he'll be out to the desk by himself for a conversation. We'll also see Abdullah Tamba again tonight. Hugo: He's been on a roll of late! Rickin: He certainly has. Without Abdullah the Butcher here on a weekly basis, Abdullah Tamba is Chicky Starr's chief insurance policy against the kind of thing that happened to Al Madril last week. Hugo: Yes. Al Madril has left the island and gone home to recover. It's going to take a while to heal a twice broken leg. Rickin: I would think so, yes. I'm not sure I approve of that kind of revenge, even if Carlitos Colon is still blind. Hugo: We have a video from Carlitos tonight though! Rickin: We do and it will play before our main event. Los Mercenarios will be in tag team action tonight. The Rock and Roll RPMs will visist Chicky Starr in the Sports Shop as well. I'm not sure that's a wise move. Hugo: I don't think Chicky sees them as a major threat. And they didn't participate in the attack on Madril last week! Rickin: This is true. Commissioner Pedro Castillo will be out to the desk and I'm sure we have plenty to talk about. Hugo: I remember his younger, much wilder days! Rickin: So does the Commissioner. In my conversations with him he often brings them up. Our main event tonight will see WWC Light Heavyweight Champion Ricky Santana taking on Invader 3 for the right to challenge NWA Light Heavyweight Champion Chris Benoit on July 5th. Hugo: A lot at stake! I wonder if Santana will resort to any dirty tactics! Rickin: I don't believe he will. He has fought within the rules against all opponents but Owen Hart. Hugo: But a NWA title match wasn't on the line!!! Rickin: You may be right about that, but I believe Ricky Santana will continue to walk the right path. Right now El Profe is leading TNT out to the ring. Hugo: What a thing to say after talking about walking on the right path! Rickin: You're not wrong Hugo. It's hard to see a great young wrestler like TNT allied with El Profe. Hugo: Gama Singh would agree with you! Rickin: I worry that Gama Singh will spring El Profe's trap on July 5th and be unable to avoid whatever is planned for him. Hugo: But don't you think the chance is worth it for 5 minutes alone in the ring with El Profe?!? Rickin: I...wouldn't mind seeing that. Hugo: That makes both of us and all the fans!! Rickin: El Profe has gotten on the bad side of the fans very quickly. His arrogance and assumption that very few are equal to his intelligence doesn't make many friends. Hugo: He does have one powerful friend! Rickin: Chicky Starr likes El Profe as long as he is not a threat to Chicky's standing. If that ever changes, he won't like him at all. Hugo: That's true...Chicky doesn't have to worry about El Profe though! Rickin: For now. Referee Tomas Marin has called for the bell. Isaac Rosaario vs. TNT TNT controls with martial arts chops and throat thrusts. He cuts a Rosario comeback off by ducking a clothesline and hitting a superkick. The cobra dinamita is applied and Rosario is out within seconds for the win. TNT by submission in 4:14 with the cobra dinamita(cobra clutch) Rickin: TNT doesn't seem to be showing any loss of confidence after his loss to Gama Singh. Hugo: He shouldn't! Gama Singh has been a successful wrestler here and everywhere he's gone for longer than TNT has been wrestling. Rickin: Yes, and TNT seems to bounce back from a loss well. That can be hard for a young man to do. Up next I will be talking to Bruce Hart before his brother Owen's match. We'll be right back. (Commercial Break) 0 - 8:30 Rickin (English): We're back fans and I am joined by Bruce Hart, who saw first hand what his brother Owen is capable of last week. Bruce: You were trying to tell me. I realized that after last week that you had been trying to tell me the truth the whole time. Rickin: Your brother found ways around that. Bruce: He did. This last week I watched his matches against Jacques Rougeau and Ricky Santana. Did you know that before I came here my brother Keith had started to behave in the dame way? Rickin: And you wanted to check up on Owen because of that? Bruce: Yes, I wanted to see if he had been affected by Keith's attitude. Now I'm starting to think it went the other way around. I just don't know what to think... Rickin: Family can make problems more difficult to handle. Either way, does it matter which of your brothers came by it first? Bruce: At this point, not really. You know, my brother may have been lying to me about a lot of things. But I think he actually had you 100% right. Rickin: I don't know about any of that... Bruce: You're a good man. And you want to make things better if you can. That's enough for me. It's a shame Owen ended up making the decisions that he did. Rickin: I would agree with that 100 percent. I'd say that the man who is- The crowd starts booing and throwing garbage as Owen Hart is on his way to the desk. Bruce: I can only hope you came here to apoloigize. Owen: Apologize?!? Why would I apologize for finding a better way? Bruce: How is what you have been doing a better way? Owen: I beat Ricky Santana twice! I would have beaten Jacques Rougeau too if Santana hadn't stuck his nose in business that wasn't his! It works. Can you say the same for how you wrestle? Do we hold the belts in Lutte or do the Rougeaus?!? Bruce: I have a lot of respect for the Rougeaus. Owen: And you play nice like a good boy, so you never win! I'm sure Dad is so proud that Bruce doesn't cheat but never wins the big matches! Bruce: That is enough out of you! You can disrespect me, but do not disrespect Dad or the way he taught us to wrestle! Owen: If you really think your way is better, why don't you show me next week! If you can beat me by doing things your way I'll come back home and we'll show Dad everything I've done. If not, you're leaving Puerto Rico! Now I'm going to go show you how to win a match however you need to! Owen storms off toward the ring. Rickin: Are you going to accept that challenge Bruce? Bruce: I have to Rickin. I owe it to my brother, to my family. And if I don't win that match, I'll honor that stipulation. Somebody has to show these people that the Harts are not represented solely by Owen. One thing I won't do is watch my brother destroy our family name. Bruce heads for the back. Rickin circles back around the desk. Rickin (Spanish): Family fights can be the worst kind. I can only hope that Bruce and Owen don't go too far next week. Hugo: I'd worry more about Owen than Bruce... Rickin: I agree with you there. Bruce has a point he is trying to make. Owen is almost to the ring and the fans re letting him have it. Hugo: I want to disagree. But Owen lied to his own brother then disrespected his entire family. That's a tough one to let go. Rickin: Yes, Owen Hart may have let his emotions get the better of him just now, but it doesn't excuse what he said. He's in the ring and referee Ricky Vargas is calling for the bell. Armandito Salgado vs. Owen Hart Hart controls with a combination if technical wrestling and dirty tricks. Salgado's comeback is cut short by a dropkick from Owen, who stops to tell the crowd how great he is. He sends Salgado off the ropes and hits a belly to belly suplex for three. Owen Hart by pinfall in 4:22 with a belly to belly Rickin: Next week Owen will have a tougher time when he faces his older brother Bruce. Hugo: How many times do you think they have practiced against one another? Rickin: I'd guess this one is differrent for both. Up next we have Chicky's Sports Shop with guests the Rock and Roll RPMs. Los Mercenarios will be in tag team action as well. Don't go anywhere fans. (Commercial Break) 8:30 - 16:30 Rickin: Welcome back fans. We now go to Chicky Starr's Sports Shop. The Sports Shop intro plays and we cut to Victor the Bodyguard on the Sports Shop set. A voice-over by Hugo Savinovich plays. Hugo: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen to the most watched wrestling program in Puerto Rico!! This is Chicky's Sports Shop and I'm pleased to announce your host, the most charismatic, best dressed man in Puerto Rico today, Chicky Starr!! Chicky walks on set in his athletic gear with his Caribbean Tag Team belt over his shoulder . The camera shows Abdullah Tamba on the opposite side of the set from Victor. Chicky picks up his microphone and sits down with a scowl on his face. Chicky: I'd like to open the show with the bad news this week. It seems that Carlitos Colon's friends, still in shock over the brutal attack by Abdullah the Butcher, decided to take their anger out on Al Madril, who had nothing to do with that attack. Just like myself or anyone else associated with me besides Abdullah the Butcher himself. How these supposed "men" can justify attacking a man already on crutches is beyond me. As is the fact that the crowd supported this. Chicky takes a moment to calm down. Chicky: Al Madril has left the island to go home and recuperate. It's a shame the WWC allows acts like this to be perpetrated by anyone. You would think they'd do something about wrestlers ganging up on a man and trying to end his career, which they may have done for Al Madril. I can only hope something is done about it. Now on to the business at hand. My guests today are the next challengers for the tag team belts my cousin and I hold, the WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championships. Please welcome the Rock'n'Roll RPMs. The RPMs walk on set and sit down. Chicky (English): I noticed the two of you didn't take part in that heinous attack last week. Davis: We noticed you didn't do a lot to protect Al Madril. Lane: Seemed like he didn't want to be out there. Can't say I blame him. Chicky: We all take risks. If he had listened to me in the first place he wouldn't have had a broken leg. Lane: So for all of your talk, it really doesn't bother you that much. Davis: Or at least, that's how it looks to us. Chicky: Anything else about the Sports Shop seem a little different to you? As the RPMs look around los Mercenarios rush them from off set. Tamba and Victor attack as well. Chicky: Al Madril had nothing to do with what happened to Carlitos. You two have nothing to do with what happened to Al. Only seems right. And since you mentioned it yes. Al got himself injured and I can't feel too sorry for him because of it. But that doesn't mean I won't get revenge for what happened! A leg for a leg. A bloody Davis is getting beat up by Victor (chair in hand) and Tamba, who end up moving off set. Los Mercenarios double slam Lane and Chicky tosses one of them a baseball bat. They go to work on Lane's left leg with the bat. Chicky (Spanish): I can only hope this will give Carlitos' friends a reason to think twice about continuing their hunt for me. You don't know which of your friends I will target, but I will avenge any hurt you put on a friend of mine! And since the WWC has been so thorough in their response to this, I decided to make sure they had work to do in finding us new challengers. Here's to Don Pedro Castillo. The assault has been continuing while Chicky talks, with the bat finally breaking over Lane's knee. Chicky hands los Mercenarios his chair and his belt and they continue their work. Tamba comes in from offstage and splashes the knee with the belt laid across it. The belt is handed to Chicky as the three men continue the assault. Chicky: As you can see ladies and gentlemen, I am dead serious in everything I say. This war may have it's casualties. I will make sure that they lose more than I do! Chicky drops the mic and takes a few whacks at Lane's knee with the belt. Victor comes back in with a broken chair from off screen. Chicky starts walking off the set, followed by his 4 cohorts. Davis, pouring blood from his head, crawls on set as we cut back to the arena. Rickin: ........I..don't know what to say. Hugo: WOW! Or... Rickin: I think it applies.... Hugo: Just not in a good way. Rickin: No. This is getting out of hand. That's two men down in the last two weeks and I doubt Davis will be staying around with Lane's knee as bad off as it must be. Hugo: Yeah.... Rickin: We'll have to wait until next week to find out. After that I'm not sure I would want to be los Mercenarios opponents tonight. Hugo: The fans are letting los Mercenarios know how they feel! Rickin: Did I just see a battery? Hugo: I've taken a few of those. Never a fun time. Rickin: It's something you risk when things like we just saw are what the fans know about you. Hugo: Yes! But los Mercenarios don't seem to mind. Rickin: They have seen this kind of reaction before, but not quite this intense. Hugo: Los Mercenarios are smart enough to know this was going to happen when they joined Chicky Starr. Rickin: I'm not sure any amount of money is worth that alliance and what it brings. Hugo: It depends how much you love money! Rickin: True enough. Referee Victor Quinonez just called for the bell. Los Tejanos vs. Los Mercenarios Mercs control with their usual brawling tactics. Not much tag work to speak of, just 4 guys brawling. A big slam by Merc 1 on the outside keeps Tejano 2 out of the ring for a countout. Los Mercenarios by countout in 5:03 Rickin: Los Mercenarios with a win, one that seems to fit their style. Hugo: They are a lot like los Pastores, just a little more in control. Rickin: That seems about right. Between los Mercenarios and Abdullah Tamba, Chicky Starr has a very dangerous group. Hugo: Corporation! Rickin: Yes, of course. When we come back I'll be speaking to Commissioner Pedro Castillo. Hugo: A little more to talk about now! Rickin: Yes, I suppose. And Abdullah Tamba will be in action. We'll be back after these messages. (Commercial Break) 16:30 - 28:30 Rickin: Welcome back fans. Tonight I have the privelege of talking to Commissioner Pedro Castillo. I wish it were under better circumstaces Commissioner. Castillo: As do I Rickin. As you and most of these fans know, when I was a wrestler I would have been a part of that attack on Al Madril last week and continued it as long as I could have. Rickin: Yes, you were not a man to be trifled with for sure. Castillo: I can hope that in a way that is still the case. But yes, I understand what drives something like that. The difference between now and then for me is the experience of working in the office. It's now my job to make sure that we can continue to put on a wrestling show here every week and around Puerto Rico over the weekend. Rickin: Which makes these last few weeks a big concern for you. Castillo: Yes. A very big concern. I won't claim to have ever liked Al Madril. But the man could wrestle and was a former champion. The Rock'n'Roll RPMs were going to be our next challengers against los Primos Starr in a month and a half. I doubt we're going to see that now, but we'll find out during the week and my friend Rickin will let you know on next week's show. Rickin: As well as giving an update on the condition of Carlitos Colon. Castillo: Yet another major injury, this one possibly permanent, that has occured recently. Chicky Starr tonight complained about inaction on the part of the office in the face of last week's admittedly brutal attack on Al Madril. Chicky Starr has never been a patient man and that will come back to haunt him. Heavy fines have been handed out to everyone involved in last week's attack on Al Madril. Abdullah the Butcher has been fined for most of the money he makes in one night, something I'm sure he'll be happy to find out when he returns to Puerto Rico. We attempted to officially strip him of the title, but it's hard to do that when he's not in Puerto Rico and refuses to give up the belt. Rickin: So he is still considered the champion? Castillo: For now. A return match has been booked on July 5th, but we have a stand-in prepared in case Carlitos Colon does not regain his sight. And now we will be fining Chicky Starr and everyone else involved in tonight's attack just as heavily. In addition, any wrestler who purposely injures another wrestler and removes them from competition for a month will face a very stiff penalty. They will face a one month suspension and immediately be stripped of any titles. In addition they will not be able to compete for a championship for 6 months going forward. This includes every wrestler in the WWC, including Chicky Starr, Invader 1 and Carlitos Colon. If this policy fails to deter wrestlers trying to injure their opponents on purpose, we will go to the next step. Rickin: Which is? Castillo: Termination of contract. I am all for men settling their differences in the ring. But things have gone too far recently and action has to be taken. As said before, this applies to every wrestler in the WWC. Thank you to the fans and Rickin for your time and patience. Rickin: Somebody had to do something to slow down the amount of injuries we've been seeing lately. Hugo: Yes! And Castillo is as dangerous as he ever was in the ring! Rickin: A man not to be trifled with, yes. Here comes Abdullah Tamba with Chicky Starr. Hugo: Little Abdullah has been on a major roll lately! Rickin: And I doubt tonight will change that much. Hugo: You're right there! The fans are really letting Tamba and Chicky have it after their attack on the RPMs earlier! Rickin: We both knew they would. Hugo: I'm not sure that was really about getting revenge for Al Madril. Rickin: You're thinking that maybe Chicky was a little worried about the RPMs chances in the upcoming title match? Hugo: Yes! They are a great team and I think Chicky and Ron knew it! Rickin: That seems about right. In a way I wonder if Chicky left Madril out there to get hurt on purpose. Hugo: I....maybe..... Rickin: I know he's your friend, but you have to admit the man is devious. Hugo: And he wanted this kind of reaction from the Commissioner before he ended up getting hurt. Rickin: It seems that way from where I am sitting. Tamba is in the ring and the bell has sounded. Assassin 1 vs. Abdullah Tamba Tamba controls the entire match with his power moves and big throat thrusts. He clotheslines Assassin outside and hits a big tope, then rolls Assasson into the rig for the top rope splash and an easy 3 count. Abdullah Tamba by pinfall in 2:16 with a top rope splash Rickin: It's hard not to be impressed by Abdullah Tamba despite his actions earlier. Hugo: Little Abdullah is a great athlete for 270 pounds!! Rickin: That he is. Up next we have a video message from Carlitos Colon and our main event pitting WWC Light Heavyweight Champion Ricky Santana against Invader 3 for a chance at the NWA Light Heavyweight Title. Don't go anywhere fans. (Commercial Break) 28:30 - 34:00 Rickin: We're back fans and as promised, here is a video message to you from Carlitos Colon. Colon is standing in a hospital room in a suit, flanked by Victor Jovica, Invader 1 and Hercules Ayala. There are flowers and get well wishes all around the room. Colon: I want to start by giving a big thank you to all of my fans. All week the men you see beside me right now come to visit and read me the cards and letters you continue to send. Your well wishes and prayers mean so much to me. I wouldn't be the man you know without your support and I look forward to getting back in the ring and making you believe in me once again. Colon pauses. Colon: I know the doctors give me just under a 50 percent chance to recover, but I have been praying too. I believe in my heart that with your overwhelming support, the help of the wonderful doctors I have and God by my side, I will see again. I have been training as much as the doctors will allow, doing pushups, situps, squats, whatever I can in this hospital room to be ready for the day I can defend the honor of the Puerto Rican people again! All of the wrestlers look off-screen and nod. Colon: The doctors are saying we are finished here. I look forward to seeing each and every one of you fans out there in Hiram Bathorn Stadium on July 5th! Cut back to the arena as Colon balls his fists and holds them in front of his face, ready to punch. Rickin: Carlitos seems in good spirits for being blinded. Hugo: He is pretty sure he's going to come out of it! Rickin: That can be helpful in recovering. I just hope he is prepared in case it doesn't work out. Hugo: You have to think positive though! Rickin: That's a fair point. The fans are already excited after that message from Colon. They give Invader 3 a big welcome. Hugo: Invader 3 has always been a fan favorite. I wonder what would have happened if he was healthy for that tournament that Ricky Santana won. Rickin: I would guess a lot of fans and Ricky Santana himself wonder that same thing. Hugo: Tonight we find out! Rickin: Invader 3 would tell you that any given night a match can go either way. Hugo: That's true! But I still think that the tournament would have played out differently with Invader 3 involved. Rickin: It definitely would have. Invader 3 has more experience than Ricky Santana and is an accomplished high flier and technician. Hugo: But Santana has been improving a lot lately! He might be more of a challenge to Invader 3 than we think! Rickin: Invader 3 will approach this match as if Santana were on his level, you can bet that. Here comes Santana and the crowd is just as happy to see him. Hugo: He has really been making strides! Rickin: Yes, he learned to fight fire with fire against Owen Hart. I don't think he'll have to do that against Invader 3. Hugo: Don't forget Owen is a great technician and high flier for such a young man! Rickin: Yes, and Ricky Santana can keep up with him very well. This should be a spectacular match for our fans. Hugo: It should be! But we'll have to wait and see if Ricky Santana starts taking short cuts! I know I would with an NWA title shot on the line! Rickin: I don't think either Ricky Santana or Invader 3 will need to resort to underhanded tactics. I expect a fair fight. Hugo: Fair fights don't exist! But we'll see! Rickin: Indeed we will as ring announcer Eliud Gonzalez has finished his announcements. There is the bell. WWC Light Heavyweight Champion Ricky Santana vs. Invader 3 The match starts with both men exchanging armdrags. They go into rope-running and neither can find an advantage. The match goes back and forth on the mat as well. Santana looks frustrated and starts punching and chopping Invader 3 in the corner. Invader 3 puts Santana in the corner and does the same. This leads to a brawl in the middle of the ring that Invader 3 wins with a big dropkick. He gets a few nearfalls on Santana before going for the cannonball (top rope somersault senton) but misses. Santana gets a nearfall on a cover, then sends Invader 3 to the ropes. A jacknife hold gets another nearfall. Santana with a slam and he climbs up top. Cross body connects, but Invader 3 rolls through with a clean pin for the 3. Invader 3 and Santana shake hands, Invader 3 raising Santana's arm to the crowd before Santana returns the gesture. They head to the back together. Invader 3 by pinfall in 13:41 with a roll-up counter to a crossbody Rickin: Great match, even if tempers flared. Hugo: They will in a match like that! Rickin: Yes, a lot was at stake. We are almost out of time fans, next week Bam Bam will be back in Puerto Rico and we will talk to him without Barrabas. Hugo: I'm sure you are looking forward to that! Rickin: I am. We will also keep you updated on the condition of the Rock and Roll RPMs and Carlitos Colon. As we go off the air we will show you the confirmed matches for our July 5th card. The WWC has also been in negotiations with the rest of the NWA to bring in stars from across the United States and Canada. We can announce a few of the matches tonight as well. Los Invaders vs. Los Pastores in a Street Fight Invader 3 vs. Chris Benoit for the NWA Light Heavyweight Championship ??? vs. WWC Caribbean Tag Team Champions los Primos Starr Dutch Mantell vs. Hangman Bobby Jaggers in a First Blood match Gama Singh vs. TNT with El Profe suspended above the ring, if Singh wins he gets 5 minutes with Profe From WCCW Kevin & Kerry Von Erich vs. Dory Funk Jr. & Terry Funk From MACW British technician Tony St. Clair vs. Indian wildman Tiger Jeet Singh From Lutte Jacques Rougeau vs. Keith Hart w/Don Kernodle

Johnson/Cooley vs. the Emppire turning into a tag team free-for-all was a nice touch. Ted vs. Taylor was such a great main. Bob getting one over on Brad was needed. I liked seeing Riddle's former team against his current. Orndorff vs. Mulligan was my match of the night.

I watch wrestling for the wrestling. If somebody puts the information in front of me about why this match went this way, I'll take it into account. Same time, the match is the match and you either like it or you don't. The reasons it happened the way it did don't really matter. That being said, I am thoroughly enjoying the Kayfabe Commentaries History of WCW series that I've watched. Probably not 100% accurate, but a fun watch that illustrates changes in the wrestling business from the 70s to the 90s to where we are today.

Good way to keep both babyface teams over while they lose. Stevens and BDP both have all kinds of reasons to chase down respectively Flowers and the Jayhawks that are more than just professional. Creating two hot feuds for the to main belts is a great way to go. Also, Blassie better watch his back..unless HE is the Rooster!

DR gave me a match I had for sure seen before, but on rewatch I liked it quite a bit more. I thought the first caida was by far the best, but it did entertain all the way through. It won't win any MOTY contests, but it's got a lot of good going for it. Review is here. http://prowrestlingonly.com/index.php?/topic/17735-atlantis-angel-azteca-javier-cruz-vs-el-dandy-el-satanico-emilio-charles-jr-emll-082490/

I liked the ring announcer having to dodge guys trying to fight each other as he did his work. To me, Charles was the guy that made the first fall with his great floor bump and general stooging. I did like the turnaround in that fall also with the flow seemingly showing that Atlantis was going to outsmart all of the rudos, but they turned that around and got the win instead. Second caida was pretty short, and the third was basically a set-up for the dive train (awesome!) and finish. Entertaining match with a lot of athleticism and several massive floor bumps from Emilio Charles. Also, the bit with him denying punching Atlantis only to get punched himself was really good.