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Stampede is up to finish the 2nd round.

Sounds good. Again I apologize I thought I got most of those guys out there. If someone could go through one more time I am currently on the road but I like those names copy and paste them so I can take them off.

I want to put this out for everyone... Shinya didn't wrestle in North America until 1987. I apologize I missed him on the list. You may want to goback and pick someone else. Unless we are throwing out this rule and having the guys be able to come in between tours.

Can Mid South book Brody on January 25th?

Updated. It's a joint project, I appreciate everyone working together.

Okay, I think I fixed it on the database. Lemme know.

Memphis is up.

Southeastern is up for two in a row

Owen Hart is drafted by Mid South

Stampede is up

Southeastern is up and then Stampede

I think the draft page has been updated accordingly. I took the Japanese guys off since they didn't work in the US as well. No clude about Abdullah the Great though

Florida is up

I know we had a little bit of an issue with Alexis Smirnoff the other day. He is no a free agent, free to be picked up. Sorry for the confusion.

WWA then Florida

Memphis - WWA - Florida are up.

Tommy Gilbert dropped from Mid South to make room for Gino Hernandez.

I guess we are going to get this going. Remember you can't use these people until the draft is complete and January 1st. Mid South selects Gino Hernandez Southeastern is up for 3 in a row.

I am on board with keeping the roster cap to 34 - but using 2 of those slots as almost "pack slots" to put jobber groups together. These would simply be 4 or 6 jobbers who will come in and do the job and then move on. I would keep them either weekly or monthly. Then for other roster spots, I could have my long term job guys and my gateway guys along with my regular roster. I think this can just be an option for some if they choose to use it.

I am good to go as long as others are... just so we are clear... 1. 24 hour window between picks 2. You can drop at any point in time, the 1985 draft order will be determined by how people drop from this draft. 3. This is a regular draft, not snake order as shown from the draft page. 4. There are no tag teams, so everyone is picked individually. 5. You cannot use talent drafted until the draft is complete. Let me know if others are set and I will kick things off with the biggest surprise of 1983.

So we've got 11 days until the end of 1983. Anyone interested in voting for some PWI awards? Wrestler of the Year Tag Team of the Year Feud of the Year Most Popular Most Hated Manager of the Year Maybe even show of the year? It may be too difficult to put up Match of the year with so many we've seen. It would be as simple as making a topic for each of these posts. Simply reply to the post with your candidate and a small write up if you'd like about them and then we can edit the poll and put them on. Then we can all vote but not for our own candidate?

I completely agree, and the way that they are brought in and utilized during that one time a month show in Dallas is going to be able to carry the promotion staying there long term due to the love that they give and the other people that surround them. It's hard for me to say that I wouldn't be successful with guys like Tully Blanchard Gino Hernandez King Kong Bundy who are all known in this area on top of the Jyd and Ted DiBiase who have traveled around the country at this point and then good names. Not to mention a freelancer like bruiser Brody can also come in and give it a pop. I think the pieces are in place it's just about how they are played which will show whether or not I can make this a successful move in the fantasy world of Wrestling that we have put together.

The working relationship of having the Von erichs once in a while will prove to be just enough for the foot in the door.

Yes... that was an oversight. Sorry man. I will move him where he needs to go. I apologize.

Mid South Wrestling is coming to you from the Fox 8 studio in New Orleans, Louisiana on Fox and its affiliates Fox 8 out of New Orleans, KLRT 16 out of Little Rock, WXXV 25 out of Jackson, KOKH 25 out of Oklahoma City, and KRIV 26 out of Houston. -Mid South Wrestling opens this week with Jim Ross standing by in the studio but he isn’t alone… Jim Ross – Welcome everyone to Mid South Wrestling. We will be taking a break from our normal broadcasts for the next two weeks as the Mid South wrestlers spend time with their families during the holiday season. We have got a lot of announcements and things to go through here tonight but the first thing I want to do is introduce my partner for the next two weeks, ladies and gentlemen, Vince McMahon. Vince McMahon: Thank you Jim. It is certainly a pleasure to be here with Mid South Wrestling. I am thrilled to be part of the process here and someone who is going to be part of big changes with Mid South in 1984. Jim: Well Vince, I think the first thing for us to do is to start off with the big announcement… Mid South Wrestling is coming to TEXAS! That’s right fans, we have got a new schedule for Mid South Wrestling and that schedule will see Mid South travel to towns like Dallas, Fort Worth, Beaumont, San Antonio, and Houston. Vince: That’s right Jim, Mid South will be adding the Sportatorium in Dallas, Texas to its cycle of television tapings and we know the fans in Dallas will love seeing the stars of Mid South. Jim: Names like Ted Dibiase, the Junkyard Dog, Mr. Wrestling II, The Fantastics, and the newest signee, Tully Blanchard will definitely excite crowds all over Texas. Another big addition is the bi-weekly cycle of the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston and the Hemisfair Arena in San Antonio every other Friday nights. Needless to say, we are coming in guns a blazing. Vince: It is going to be an awesome event to watch unfold. I got to watch some of the action in Houston this past week… some of the best wrestlers in the world are right here in Mid South. Jim: Well let’s take a look at some highlights from those matches… fans when we come back, we will have another huge announcement! -We cut to highlights of the action from Houston on Friday night. We see El Bracero taking on Rick Rude, Rock & Roll Express vs Midnight Express, and Mr. Wrestling II w/ Magnum TA vs Krusher Kruschev w/ Don Muraco & Paul Jones. *COMMERCIAL FOR STARRCADE* -MSW returns with more highlights from Houston and clippings from The Fantastics vs The Wild Samoans and the Bullrope match between Andre the Giant & Stan Hansen. Jim: Fans welcome back… Vince, our next announcement is a big one and it has to do with our broadcasting of Mid South Wrestling. Vince: Well Jim, as most of our fans know, Mid South Wrestling is on tour throughout the week with the Mid South wrestlers going all over the Mid South territory for all the fans. Well we want to bring some of that action to you fans. Jim: Fans starting Sunday January 8th… coming to you fans on all of our Fox affiliates… Mid South will present the Power Pro Wrestling! -We see a fun promo showcasing the new broadcast. It is an hour long broadcast with highlights from the weekend’s house shows and promos from all the top stars of Mid South Wrestling. Jim: I know you are excited to be hosting that show Vince… it is going to be quite the action packed hour. Vince: You’ve got that right Jim Ross. I cannot wait to call some of the top action from around the country. I know we will have some great lineups for Power Pro. Jim: Well one of the big things we will be showcasing will be action from Houston and San Antonio on Friday nights. Some of the top action like these matches! -We see highlights from the big six-man tag with the JYD, ThunderBolt Patterson and Hacksaw Duggan taking on King Kong Bundy, One Man Gang, and Masked Superstar. *COMMERCIAL FOR STARRCADE* -We return from commercial with highlights from the big cage match featuring Bruiser Brody and Wahoo McDaniel taking on the Blackjacks. Jim: Some big matches there Vince… perhaps the highlight of 1983 for Mid South Wrestling. Vince: What a year it has been for Mid South. The growth of not only the roster but the talent has been great and you and I both know that 1984 is going to be special. Jim: Fans let’s take a look back at the year 1983 for Mid South Wrestling and some of the award winners! 1983 Review Without a shadow of a doubt, Mid South Wrestling has become a force in the world of professional wrestling. Off to a slow start in July, things changed in June and Bill Watts found a new way to showcase his product and produced one of the most compelling television programs along with some of the most exciting matches in professional wrestling. Bill Watts himself went on to proclaim that 1984 was going to be a very important year for Mid South and would determine just how big Mid South could become. Watts stated that the major keys to Mid South’s success were the Junkyard Dog and Ted Dibiase. These two men carried the brunt of the load for Mid South Wrestling but he also put over just how important people like Wrestling II, The Fantastics, The Samoans, and Don Muraco were to the growth of Mid South Wrestling. He said that bringing in individuals the likes of Bruiser Brody, Stan Hansen, and Andre the Giant provided some dream matches for the fans and he looks to continue that into 1984 but also spend time building up some of the big stars. Mid South highlighted some awards for 1983… let’s take a look at who won those awards. WRESTLER OF THE YEAR - TED DIBIASE -Much to the dismay of the fans, Ted Dibiase was awarded the Mid South Wrestler of the year. In 1983 he won the North American Heavyweight Championship on two different occasions and is the reigning champion going into 1984. Dibiase has been able to fight off tough challengers like the Junkyard Dog, Mr. Wrestling II, Bruiser Brody, & ThunderBolt Patterson. Dibiase also put together a group of men called the Untouchables to help him control the North American Championship. Dibiase has stated that he is untouchable as the champion and he pays these guys to make sure of it! TAG TEAM OF THE YEAR – THE WILD SAMOANS -Without a doubt, the Wild Samoans were the most dominant team in 1983. They won the tag team titles on three different occasions. When they did lose the titles, they were quick to regain them and show all challengers that they were two of the most dangerous men in wrestling. Many thought that the Samoans would take a hit when their manager the Grand Wizard pasted away in October but they have proven to be more unpredictable without him. In December, they lose the titles to the Fantastics in a hard fought and bloody brawl. Some would say it was a fluke win, but the Samoans are out to prove that they are the rightful champions and will do whatever it takes to get the gold back to where it belongs! MOST LOVED – THE JUNKYARD DOG -The JYD returned to Mid South Wrestling with so much fanfare and love but his return hasn’t been as successful as he’d like. The JYD did win the North American Championship in September but thanks to Ted Dibiase and the One Man Gang, JYD lost the gold and has been embroiled in one of the most intense feuds in the history of Mid South Wrestling. The JYD did triumph over the Gang but one has to wonder what the likes of Ted Dibiase will do to keep the JYD away from the North American Championship! MOST HATED – TED DIBIASE -It has been documented about just how diabolical that Ted Dibiase has been in 1983, to his primary target, the Junkyard Dog. The JYD wasn’t it though; Ted Dibiase has orchestrated attacks on Wahoo McDaniel, Andre the Giant, and Mr. Wrestling II. Dibiase has shown he will go to any lengths and spend as much money as possible to remain Untouchable and 1984 is going to be a trying year for Dibiase and what his overall plans are for Mid South Wrestling. MID-SOUTH MEMORIAL AWARD – THE GRAND WIZARD -Mid South Wrestling was saddened by the death of the Grand Wizard in October of 1983. Bill Watts said it best that the Wizard was hated by most but respected by all for what he could do as a manager in wrestling. He at one point managed the Mid South tag team champions and died shortly before Don Muraco would win the Television Title in his memory. The Wizard’s influence was felt all over the world and Mid South remembers him for all he did to entertain the fans and make the show just that much better. ONE(S) TO WATCH IN 1984 – THE FANTASTICS -In December of 1984, the Fantastics defeated the Wild Samoans to become the Mid South Tag Team Champions. The fans erupted with tears of joy and excitement with Bobby and Tommy walked out with the gold in front of a sold out Sam Houston Coliseum. Fulton and Rogers have got all the tools to be one of the best tag teams in the world in 1984 and have already stated they are welcoming any and all comers. *COMMERCIAL FOR STARRCADE* Jim: Fans for as good as 1983 was, Vince I think 1984 has got some real promise from the get go. Vince: That’s right Jim. You and I have both been beside Bill Watts as he’s gone out and signed some of the biggest names in wrestling. Some of these faces will be known in Mid South while some may be new. Jim: But I think we can both agree that they will make an impact. Fans let’s take a look at the 1984 Outlook! 1984 Outlook -Mid South Wrestling is going through a period of change and it is due to this change that the scope of professional wrestling could change in the coming months. Bill Watts and Mid South Wrestling have gone out to find the best talent throughout the world and put together one of the most impressive rosters in the history of the sport. With talents like the Junkyard Dog, Ted Dibiase, Wahoo McDaniel, Wrestling II, The Fantastics, and the Samoans, Mid South already bolsters one the premiere groups of talent but with these additions, it is safe to say that the future of Mid South Wrestling is bright and will change what professional wrestling is all about! Tully Blanchard -Perhaps one of the most controversial wrestlers in the world today. Tully Blanchard is one of the most accomplished wrestlers in North America. He has made San Antonio his home base for most of 1983 but looks to make a splash in a big way in Mid South. Blanchard has already gone on record saying that he has his eyes on gold and will stop at nothing to get what he feels is rightfully his. Jim Duggan -Making his return to the Mid South area is Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Duggan is a former Louisiana Champion in Mid South and looks to return to that prominence quickly upon his arrival. Duggan has spent most of 1983 in San Antonio and traveling throughout North America. Duggan has some old friends in Mid South and some old enemies. Will he find a way to rejoin forces with the Junkyard Dog or will we see Duggan rejoin his former tag team partner Ted Dibiase and become “Untouchable?” Magnum TA -Magnum TA is a relative newcomer to Mid South. He has spent most of 1983 up in the Portland / Vancouver area. Magnum is no stranger to some of the talent in Mid South and has some bad blood spewing over from his days in Florida. Magnum is said to be ripe with potential and someone who could really make an impact in 1984 with Mid South Wrestling. Krusher Kruschev -The Russian sympathizer Krusher Kruschev returns to Mid South wrestling with some issues boiling over from his days in Mid Atlantic. Kruschev is said to be re-thinking his recent behavior and siding with Russia but one has to wonder what this devilish mind had brewing. King Kong Bundy -King Kong Bundy is one of the biggest names in all of the sport due to his menacing presence and general bad attitude. Bundy has gone on record in saying that he expects a three count every time he covers someone but demands a five count to prove that he is just that much better than everyone else. Bundy is the master of the Avalanche and has got a long list of individuals with whom he has left with broken ribs. Bundy has gone on record as saying that he is going to unleash the Avalanche on Mid South Wrestling and no one will be safe! *COMMERCIAL FOR STARRCADE* Jim: Fans thank you for joining us tonight. All night you have been seeing promotional ads for Starrcade coming up this week on Christmas night from Greensboro. It is a joint production between Mid South Wrestling and Jim Crockett Promotions along with other members of the National Wrestling Alliance. The Main Event will see Ric Flair taking on Harley Race with the NWA World Championship on the line. Vince: It is going to be the event to end 1983 and kick start 1984. From Mid South we will see Ted Dibiase taking on The Junkyard Dog defending the North Ameircan Championship. We will see the new tag team champions the Fantastics taking on the Russians. Jim: How about the big Mask vs Hair match with Scott Casey taking the television champion Mr. Wrestling II. The title will not be on the line, but his mask will. Vince: How about the huge $100,000 battle royal. Names like Andre the Giant, Bruiser Brody, Stan Hansen, Wahoo McDaniel and so many others. Jim: Fans it will be the event of the decade…thank you for joining us tonight and we will see you on Christmas night from Greensboro for Starrcade!