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That TV was insanely great. Birds and Martel/Rougeaus is immediately one of the hottest feuds in the NWA. Los Infernales imploding can't be a good thing for anyone. Khan v. Adonis is an incredible feud. The Fullers continue to want to die. And a great Paul E. promo as the cherry on top. I enjoy how you seem to have a plan for Satanico and crew. Brito vs. Rogers is a sneaky great wrestling match. Adonis and Khan would have been fun fro 6 minutes and left everyone wanting more. Good setup and great execution on the 8 man tag.

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Sorry for being so late this week, things really piled up and I didn't have things done in advance due to my own stuff last weekend. Originally aired 2/14/86 (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 Mr. Y vs. Invader 3 Invader 3 uses his varied offense to keep the crowd buzzing. He hits a big bullet tope after sending Y outside. Back in the ring Invader 3 comes off the top with a somersault senton for the 3 count. Invader 3 by pinfall in 4:34 with a top rope somersault senton Sports Shop: Victor: It is my pleasure to introduce the hottest wrestler and manager in the World Wrestling Council. Ladies and gentlemen, here is the most exciting, most charismatic, best dressed man in Puerto Rico, Chicky Starr. Chicky walks in wearing a designer suit that almost fits perfectly and sits down. Chicky: This week we have very spwcial guest here on my Sports Shop. He is none other than the Nature Boy himself, Ric Flair. Flair walks on-set in his usual impeccable suit and shakes hands with the now standing Chicky Starr. Both sit down. Chicky: (English) It is an honor and a pleasure to have a distinguished man of the world such as yourself on my show, Ric Flair. Flair: Considering that you are one of the few people associated with the WWC that have shown Ric Flair any kind of respect, it's the least I could do. Chicky: A man with your credentials deserves respect. Besides, you did something for me last week. Do you have any idea how far that favor Commissioner Castillo owes me now is going to go? Flair: I heard Colon last week trying to guess what you sold me to make that deal. I'm going to tell all of you exactly what Chicky Starr told me last week. Flair pauses and Chicky grins. Flair: He told me that he wanted the WWC to owe him one for saving the main event so he could stick it to them down the line. With all of the ways this organization has tried to short-change or outright steal from Ric Flair in the past, how could I say no? Chicky: Don't forget the added bonus of beating up Colon on TV. AND torturing Invader 1 in the figure four. Flair: Beating Colon up on television in front of all his Puerto Rican fans was as much fun as I've had in a long time. And I have to say, Chicky Starr, you know about places on this island that ALMOST make Ric Flair blush. And I've shut down more bars than I can count. Chicky: You did talk about how much you enjoy coming to Puerto Rico for reasons other than the WWC. I just showed you a little more of the wild side that you hadn't seen before. Flair: Only a little, huh? If you're telling me the truth on that, and I hope you are, I've got some friends who need to come down with me next time. You need to come up to Carolina and meet these guys. I think you'll like Tully. And then Ric Flair can show you how we have a good time in the States. I know a couple of girls who'd be dyin to meet you. Chicky: Oh yeah? As long as I can bring Ronnie I'm in. Flair: The boys would like Ronnie too, Arn especially. And I like that you take care of family. Good decision to leave Madril behind. Chicky: Al has been more than a little....erratic lately. And you mentioned the other night not liking him much. Flair: I told you to watch him. He's going to get you in more trouble than you can get out of. Chicky: Already done that for himself. It was great having you on the show Ric. I would also like to say, good luck to los Super Medicos during their match this week. We know they won't be winning on December 22nd. Chicky with a big grin. Flair: (laughing) It was great to be here Chicky. Let your man here know that I've got this covered on taking us out of here. Chicky shakes his head at Victor. Flair: You have been watching the number one wrestling show in Puerto Rico, Chicky Starr's Sports Shop. You may not have the distinct pleasure of seeing Ric Flair on your television next week. But you do get to see the one man in Puerto Rico who tells it like it is every week, the only man in Puerto Rico who is custom-made from head to toe, Chicky Starr. WOOOOO! Flair and Chicky walk off the set talking with Victor following. Mr. W & Z vs. los Super Medicos Medicos use a mix of brawling and teamwork to stay on top. A clothesline by Medico 2 stops Z in his tracks. Medico 1 with a falling slam that Medico 2 follows with a running senton for the 3 count. Super Medicos by pinfall in 5:19 with a running senton Los Mercenarios ran down to ringside, but the Medicos were ready for them. The two teams brawled back to the dressing room. Huracan Castillo Jr. and Miguelito Perez stopped by the desk and talked about wanting to get their hands on los Mercenarios and Boyd and the Crusher, but needing to be patient. They also had complimentary things to say about the Rock 'n' Roll RPMs. Los Assassins vs. Huracan Castillo Jr. & Miguelito Perez Castillo & Perez with their usual quick tags and teamwork to stay in control. Perez surprises Assassin 1 with a powerslam. A quick tag to Castillo and he comes off the top with a missile dropkick for 3. Huracan Castillo Jr. & Miguelito Perez by pinfall in 5:22 with a missile dropkick Los Invaders stopped by the desk and talked about their upcoming match in the tournament for the NWA WWC Carribean Tag Team Championships. Tejanos vs. Invaders 1 & 2 Invaders on top with smooth teamwork. Invader 2 catches Tejano 2 with a big left hook to stop a comeback. Invader 2 comes off the top with an elbow drop to get the 3. Invaders by pinfall in 5:07 with a top rope elbow drop Bam Bam ran down to ringside only to find both Invaders had chairs. Invader 3 and Carlitos Colon come running down to the ring with chairs. A few chairshots stagger the bigman enough to give Invader 1 & 2 room to escape, with Bam Bam stalking them back to the dressing room. Owen Hart stopped by the desk and talked abut how he is going to prove both tonight and on the 22nd that he is the better wrestler than Ricky Santana. He also had complaints about Santana's new finisher, the fisherman's suplex. Owen felt that Santana was trying to one-up him. Owen Hart & TNT w/ El Profe vs. Ricky Santana & Gama Singh Hart is ready to go from the instant he is in the ring and Santana obliges. They go through a series of quick, intense exchanges with neither man getting the advantage. Singh is as intent on getting his hands on TNT, but the 5th degree tae kwan do black belt keeps him off-balance. There isn't much teamwork to speak of with both matchups staying separate. El Profe gets involved a few times on behalf of TNT. Singh and TNT are brawling outside. Owen is looking for a belly-to-belly, but Santana floats over. Santana wants the fisherman's suplex, but Owen frees his leg and floats over. Santana goes behind to counter the German and Owen runs to the ropes, Santana with an O'Connor roll that just gets the three count before Owen kicks out. Ricky Santana & Gama Singh by pinfall in 13:28 with an O'Connor roll Owen is pounding the mat in fustration after the match. He grabs his own tights and points at Santana while arguing with referee Victor Quinonez.

I picked up on the whole setup once we got to the second fall. Made me wonder whether Shadow had fouled on purpose or not. In the end I think not knowing helps the match out. I liked Fuerza helping out Shadow during the second fall. Especially the part where he all but throws Shadow into he ring then yells at Octagon and Perro for daring to come near Santo. Santo's selling, bleeding and comeback are all spectacular. Shadow hanging with him here is really impressive. Great, great match.

Once JR mentions Dustin isn't around you know there will be an ambush. I'm pretty sure it's in a rulebook somewhere. Great TV match with Bobby as motivated as he's been in a while. Steamer calling Madusa a witch while working Bobby's arm was a nice PG way of getting that across. I was waiting for Bobby to take a tumble down the stairs, but not at all disappointed when he didn't. Finish was a nice contrast of styles and it capped off my favorite WCW TV match of 1991.

Good action between Embry and Pritchard. The usual Memphis stuff at the end and Embry is the champ again. Seems like such a waste of Embry not having him feud with Lawler.

This visit to Memphis sheds a lot of light on Kamala as a worker. He's way better than you would expect for the gimmick. I'm not sure I want to see a Lawler vs. Sandman feud, but oh well.

Hogan really brought his working boots for this match. Great story, surprising offense from Hulk and a truly great Tenryu performance. I wouldn't put it above the Desert Storm match but right at the level of the Hansen match for sure.

There were noticeable moments in the match where Aja just came in the match and basically said "Enough of this lucha bullshit." Bison continues to be hyper aggressive on offense and I like seeing that side of her. I think the lucha submissions really throw off both Kyoko/Yamada and their opponents since they came back from Mexico. Yamada whiffs a few kicks while trying to put Aja away and it is too much to ignore. They did this mostly right and it was an impressive match. But the bad spots are pretty glaring.

Celebrities, local or bigger usually do if the know how to use that totheir advantage. I'd guess Lawler is more than savvy enough in that area.

Here's the review for Bret vs Dynamite. http://prowrestlingonly.com/index.php?/topic/41132-bret-hart-vs-dynamite-kid-wwf-91485/ I enjoyed it as a look at where both guys were in 1985. And as a look at heel Bret, which I think is a better Bret than as a babyface.

Bret takes an early modified version of his sternum bump off a catapult, which is pretty cool. I like Bret more as a heel. The way he carries himself lends itself to a stalling heel persona in a big way. And the way he delivers his offense with that signature arrogance screams heel to me. Dynamite sells the FIP better than I expected and makes a good comeback to get the crowd rolling. One thing I like about 80s Bret matches is that a roll-up, any roll-up late, is a big threat to end the match. Bret and Anvil 2 on 1 Dynamite post-match until Bulldog makes the save in very Bulldog fashion. Good match that seems like a test for both as singles guys.

Had to find the right version of this match.

Bison is still ridiculously pissed off at Hokuto and just massacres her at the bell. Aja messes up a package piledriver and almost kills Hokuto in the process. And that in no way takes away from the match. Aja gets to look as good as she has yet against Bull. Bull switching up tactics and going to the stomach on Aja with the nunchucks was a nice touch. The main theme not related to the two big names was Hokuto getting destroyed over and over again, which plays into the finish.

I loved this. The Thundercats as rudos is an odd choice, but it ultimately works. Leono punting dudes in the balls in plain sight of the ref was fun and made the payback better. I'm not sure they bled enough. Panthro's mask was silver plus blood color by the end of the match. I'm pretty sure they wanted to smear blood all over as many fan's chairs as possible. Good souvenir there. Crazy dives and top rope stuff in addition to all the blood and violence, yes! Easily the most entertaining non-comedy trios of 1990 or 1991.

I liked Pete's callback to Hansen vs Funk by the lake. I also enjoyed the Hell out of this as a bizarre spectacle. It makes zero sense that it happened, but it was entertaining in a Puerto Rico kind of way.

Really great action from the Omni. Sting looks like a world beater, taking on Rude's cronies as well. The post-match attack on the knee is well done and everyone comes out looking good. Was there some kind of guest booker for this feud?

One of the better bits of booking from the WWF this year. Tunney's announcement had some kind of response from Hogan we didn't see, which I'm completely okay with.

I liked Embry showing his true colors despite all of the new look/girlfriend stuff. Nice DDT on the studio floor too.

Big win for Douglas and a good showcase for a lot of young talent. Benoit gets a main event, which has to be a pretty big deal.

Interesting character change for Embry. We'll see how long it lasts.

Tenryu as the survivor of the first half of the Rumble was great. Nice to see Jumbo have something go his way for a change. Tag match was a fun opener and Hara vs Simmons would be a minor dream match.

Good studio match and I enjoyed Kamala's performance for the little details. Lawler did really well in this too. Count me in with everyone above on the officiating. If you're going to let Kamala shove you around all match and cheat, don't freak out on Lawler for the fireball.

Welcome back JvK.

I'm starting to see why the GME project isn't on the board. And I don't necessarily disagree with Jetlag's post either.