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You had me right from the start with Kobayashi. I like your realistic building of the young guys. Sometimes I have to remind myself where certain wrestlers are at this stage in their careers. Exciting Tiger Mask/Black Tiger match! Loved all the tournament matches. I found the Fujiwara/Takada/Funaki vs. Canek/Caras/Hamada match so interesting. Great contrast of styles. Good win for the Machines. Tenryu scores the fall in an epic match! Had a feeling Baba's team would come out on top (LOL). Cool that Jumbo gets the finish as I've always enjoyed his work. Great start to the tournament. You have really captured the landscape of Japanese wrestling.

Your loops are so much fun. I like that anybody can pull out a win at any given time. For example, Bobby Fulton beating King Tonga and Hillbilly Jim defeating Botswana Beast are huge wins for those guys. You just never know what's going to happen.

Thanks for the comments guys. My goal for this month was to focus on the mid and lower card to get them established. It was the perfect time to do it since Flair is traveling and Magnum and Tully are still recuperating from Starrcade. I've got some exciting things planned for when they come back along with the Snuka/Kamala storyline.

I agree on the building of Owen, nice job. Medicos with a hard fought first round victory. A sign of great things to come in the tournament. TNT with a strong debut. LOL Chicky Starr is everywhere, love how he cut his hair so Invader 1 couldn't, classic.

The Von Erich's are standing tall in Texas! Nice surprise with Dr. D under the mask. Man, things just keep moving in WCCW.

MACW @ WTBS Studios TV Aired 1-11-86 Footage is shown from last week as Jimmy Snuka was double teamed by Missing Link and Kamala. Kamala splashes Snuka twice. Spike Huber runs out and dropkicks Link out of the ring. Paul Jones laughs at Huber and calmly escorts Kamala out of the ring. Schiavone: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling. Along with me as always is David Crockett. Crockett: Thanks Tony, well we just saw what happened to Jimmy Snuka during his Mid Atlantic return. I understand Snuka suffered some bruised ribs but will be back in action soon. The man who came to his rescue, Spike 'Steel Tiger' Huber will be in action and we will hear from him as well. Schiavone: That's right David. A lot of action in store tonight. The NWA World Tag Team Champions, The Andersons will be in the ring. Rocky Johnson, Bob Roop, The Doctor of Desire Tom Prichard along with Rock Riddle. A number of teams competing in the upcoming US tag team tournament will be wrestling tonight including, The Nightmares and Hot Property. Crockett: And don't forget our big main event as Bob Backlund goes one on one with Baron Von Raschke. Schiavone: Well fans let's get to the ring as the Devil's Duo will take on the Kiniski Brothers. The winning team will get the 8th and final spot in the US tag team tournament. Devil's Duo (Jeff Sword and Doug Vines) vs. Nick and Kelly Kiniski The Devil's Duo come out in their black vests and black chaps. Jeff Sword is holding a cane and sets it down on the ground outside their corner. The Kiniski Brothers come out in their sports sweat jackets, raising their fists to the crowd. Right when the bell rings, the Devil's Duo ambush the Kiniski's. It's a pier six brawl right off the bat. The Ref gets tangled up and gets knocked down. Nick Kiniski takes a low blow and goes down. The Devil's Duo throw Kelly Kiniski outside the ring. The Duo go to the outside and grab the cane. Kelly staggers up and the Duo double clothesline him down with the cane. Kelly is laid out on the outside. The Duo get back in the ring and double body slam Nick. The Ref gets up and shakes the cobwebs. He sends Jeff Sword to his corner. The Devil's Duo work over Nick. Nick starts to make a comeback and puts up a valiant fight but the odds are to much to handle. Jeff tags Doug. Doug climbs up the ropes. Jeff executes a backbreaker on Nick and holds his body across his knee as Doug crashes down with a stomp on Nick's chest, flipping his body over. Doug covers for the 1..2..3! The Devils' Duo gets the 8th spot in the tournament. Commercial Break Crockett: Well the Devil's Duo advance to the tournament under very controversial circumstances. Trainers are attending to Kelly Kiniski in the back. The Devil's Duo storm to the podium. Jeff: Controversial? Hey! We proved that we are the smarter team. Doug: And that's why we're in the tournament and those wimpy Kiniski Brothers aint! The Devil's Duo walk away holding their arms up and laughing. Crockett: Ok well fans, we'll have the first round brackets laid out for you a bit later. Let's go to the ring as Rocky Johnson is set for action. Rocky Johnson vs. Dave Penson The fans are going crazy as Rocky Johnson shuffles his feet and takes Penson over with a series of hip tosses. Harley Race walks out with the Mid Atlantic title on his shoulder. He's just standing there watching. Johnson body slams Penson twice then rolls him over and finishes him off with the Boston Crab. The fans cheer as the Ref raises Johnson's arm. Harley Race gets up on the apron and points at Johnson then taps on his title. Johnson motions his hands around his waist and points at the title. Schiavone: Fans, I believe Rocky Johnson has gotten the attention of Mid Atlantic champ, Harley Race. Only a matter of time before those two lock horns. Fans joining me right now are the Stud Stable, Rob and Ron Fuller. Well gentleman, I've been informed that your opponents in the opening round of the US tag team tournament will be the young exciting team of Billy Travis and Joe Savoldi, I'm talking about Hot Property. Rob: You say Hot what? Everybody knows that the hottest team in the tournament is the Stud Stable. Come on now Tony Schiavone, those two youngsters don't stand a chance against my brother and I. Ron: Tell em Rob. Now Mr. Schiavone, my brother and I are itch'n to get into that there ring. Now after our first round match this week, my brother Rob has some bookings up in Canada in the next couple weeks. So while he's up there doing his thing, I'm going to be here doing mine. Next week, here on Mid Atlantic television, I'm going to have a match against one Brett Wayne Sawyer. Now Brett is a very talented and accomplished wrestler but he's just a tune up for a man of my stature and credentials. Get your wrestling boots on Brett cuz you're in for a wrestling lesson boy. US Tag Team Tournament 1st Round Norfolk VA, The Scope Soul Patrol vs. Devil's Duo Bolshevik Revolution vs. Renegade Warriors Richmond VA, The Coliseum Stud Stable vs. Hot Property Nightmares vs. Fabulous Blondes Commercial Break Bob Roop vs. Ken Jenkins Roop wrestles with aggression as he pummels Jenkins down. He finally puts Jenkins out of his misery with the Shoulder Breaker and pin. Roop heads over to the podium. Crockett: Impressive win Mr. Roop. Now I know you made your intentions clear and that you want a shot at Terry Taylor's Television title. Roop: (holds out his arms) Yea, where is the so called Television champion? He should be out here on TV defending the title but guess what? He's not even here. That title needs to be on a real wrestler and you're looking at a real wrestler. So listen up Terry. I'm calling you out if you got the guts. Lets you and I have a match in Greensboro on the 25th and if I beat you, which I will, then you put that title up against me on live TV. That's about as clear as I can be. You tell him that Crockett. Roop walks off Crockett: I want to clarify that Terry Taylor is wrestling at another venue and that's why he isn't here. He'll be back next week and I'm sure he'll have an answer for Bob Roop. Fans lets go to the ring as the Nightmares are set for action. Nightmares vs. Jim Davidson and Gary Williams The Nightmares have the fans cheering with their quick teamwork and frequent tags. They work their opponents over with a series of arm drags and twists. They turn it up with some drop kicks and back body drops. The finish comes when Danny Davis holds Williams arms behind his back as Ken Wayne jumps off the top rope and hits Williams with a double axe handle for the pin. Commercial Break Schiavone: Joining me now is David Sammartino. The fans boo Sammartino: Yea go ahead and boo me. These idiots just don't know a great wrestler when they see one. For now just shut your mouths and let the great one talk. Now I tried to come here for a fresh start. I tried to do things right but I get disrespected for it. I should of known better. Well that's fine because I don't need these idiot fans cheering me and I certainly don't need their approval. The fans cheer as Pedro Morales comes out. David stands there with his hands on his hips. Pedro: Look David, nobody disrespected you. You're an incredibly talented wrestler. Now, your father and I go way back and I know one thing is for sure, he's proud of you and knows you can make it on your own. Sammartino: (shaking his head) Pedro, when I see guys like you, it just reminds me of my father's era. You guys are washed up and clinging on your reputation. This isn't the 70s anymore. Pedro, you're just pathetic. Do me a favor and get out of my face. Sammartino pushes Pedro. Pedro gets red faced and clenches his fist but stops himself and just walks away. Sammartino: See what I mean, not only is he pathetic but he's a coward. Sammartino walks off as the fans boo. Schiavone: Well I think Pedro showed a lot of class in holding back. Fans lets go to the ring for the debut of Hot Property. Hot Property (Billy Travis and Joe Savoldi) vs. Todd Rooney and Brad Kimber Hot Property makes a grand debut as they show off their speed with leap frogs, drop kicks and double hip tosses. At one point they swing Rooney to the ropes and hit him with a double elbow smash then hit him with a double elbow drop. The finish comes when Savoldi tags in Travis, they swing Kimber to the ropes and execute a double Hot Shot! Kimber's body hits the top rope and flies back. Travis covers for the pin. Travis and Savoldi high five and raise their arms to the cheering crowd. Crockett: Fantastic debut for the two of you. Welcome to Mid Atlantic Championship wrestling. Well, we know that you will be facing the tough Stud Stable in the first round of the US tag tournament. Travis: First off, my partner and I are very happy to be a part of the NWA here in Mid Atlantic. And you can bet that we're up for the task. The Fullers sound like they're taking us lightly...big mistake! Savoldi: You said it Billy. Hot Property is here to win the US tag team titles and that's exactly what we're going to do. Fullers, we start with you! Crockett: (Smiling) Hot Property ladies and Gentleman. We'll be right back. Commercial Break "The Doctor of Desire" Tom Prichard w/Rock Riddle vs. Steve Ramsey Riddle is all smiles as his client dismantles Ramsey. Prichard hits Ramsey with a body slam then follows with a diving splash. Prichard hits a hanging suplex. He picks up Ramsey, swings him to the ropes and clamps on the Sleeper! The Ref drops Ramsey's arm three times and calls for the bell. Riddle runs in and raises Prichard's hand in victory. Riddle and Prichard are joined by the Fabulous Blondes (Ken Timbs and Art Crews) at the podium. Schiavone: Well Mr. Riddle, your Agency is off and running. Riddle: Tony, baby, you can say that again. The Doctor is also a surgeon in that ring. I mean you saw it. This man will bring gold to the Agency in no time. Speaking of gold, the Agency's tag team here, the Fabulous Blondes are going to bring those US titles to the Agency, I can guarantee you that. Now I've been in the movie business a long time and I can tell you this, the Nightmares are nothing but a cheap production. They're not even B level baby. Now the Fabulous Blondes, now this is an A list tag team if there ever was one. The Fabulous Blondes and the Doctor of Desire are a blockbuster cast and the Agency is going to take Mid Atlantic by storm. The Blondes are arrogantly smiling as Prichard is waving his hair around. Riddle smiles as well and they all strut off. Schiavone: Ok, words from Rock Riddle. Fans, Crockett Promotions, Mid Atlantic and the NWA are very happy to announce that Tony St. Clair will be arriving soon. Lets take a glimpse at the man who was the longest reigning British Heavyweight Champion in history. A montage is shown of Tony St. Clair working over a variety of opponents. Commercial Break Spike 'Steel Tiger' Huber vs. Lou Campos Huber comes out wearing a construction helmet and an unbuttoned Charlotte O's baseball jersey. Huber swings Campos to the ropes and hits a back body drop. Campos staggers up and Huber nails him with a drop kick. Huber jumps up and crashes down with an elbow drop. Huber picks up Campos, swings him to the ropes and Power Slams him for the pin! Huber raises his fist to the cheers and heads over to the podium. Crockett: Great to have you here Spike. Very impressive win. Now, we caught a glimpse of you last week and we'll get to that. Right now why don't you tell us about yourself. Spike: Hey, it's great to be here in Mid Atlantic and part of the NWA. You know David, I'm from a working class blue collar family and I know there are a lot of hard working people here today. I can guarantee you this; To every fan out there who puts in long hours and buys a ticket with their hard earned money, Spike 'Steel Tiger' Huber will give you your money's worth. The cheers turn to boos as Paul Jones and the Missing Link come out. Jones: Mr. Huber, you stuck your nose where it didn't belong last week. Now I'm willing to let this go if you give us an apology. You do owe us an apology. Now just say your sorry and you wont get hurt. Spike: With all due respect Mr. Jones, last week was a two on one attack. I just came out to even things up and make it a fair fight, so no way, I'm not apologizing for anything. Link comes in and head butts Huber! Huber is on the ground holding his head. Jones: Kid, you just opened Pandora's box. Commercial Break NWA World Tag Team Champs The Andersons vs. Alex Portman and Greg Monson The Andersons spend the match working on the arm of Portman. Arn drops his knee several times on Portman's arm then starts twisting the arm. He tags in Ole. Ole climbs the ropes then comes down on the arm with a knee drop. Ole wrenches the arm and Portman submits. Schiavone: My guests at this time, the NWA World Tag team champions, Ole and Arn Anderson. It's been signed, on January 25th in Greensboro, you will be defending the titles against the Freebirds. Arn: You see these titles Schiavone? They represent the best in the NWA and that means we're the best. Now the Freebirds think they're going to come into Greensboro and take these from us. Think again. You boys claim to be from Bad Street, well what are you going to do when the Minnesota Wrecking Crew tears Bad Street down! Now as far as the four Horsemen go, believe me when I tell you, we're coming back stronger than ever. Ric Flair is main eventing all over the NWA right now and Tully Blanchard will be coming back very soon. Arn flashes the 4 fingers. Ole: Arn is right, the Horsemen are a real unit unlike those phony Freeebirds. Hey I'll make this real simple. Those long haired hippies like to dance and prance around the ring. They like to have a good time, well that good time will come to an end in Greensboro because that's when reality crashes down. You wont be dancing around after I break your legs. That's not a threat, that's just a simple fact. If you think I'm lying, just show up in Greensboro. Schiavone: Ok some very ominous words from the Andersons. When we come back, its our main event. Commercial Break Bob Backlund vs. Baron Von Raschke w/Alexis Smirnoff Baron attacks Backlund from behind as the bell rings. Baron chokes away on Backlund. The Ref backs Baron up. Smirnoff reaches under the ropes and starts choking Backlund. Baron controls the opening minutes with body slams, kicks and stomps. Backlund makes a comeback after Baron misses an elbow drop. Backlund hits Baron several times then suplexes him back. Smirnoff gets up on the apron and Backlund punches him. Baron hits Backlund from behind. Smirnoff gets back up on the apron. Baron clamps on a headlock then Backlund picks him up, turns him around and atomic drops him into Smirnoff! Smirnoff falls to the ground as Backlund rolls Baron up for the 1..2..3! Backlund is jumping up and down when the Iron Sheik runs into the ring and hits Backlund in the back with his Iranian flag. Sheik starts stomping Backlund on his back. Smirnoff gets in the ring and starts stomping on Backlund. Baron eventually joins in. The Sheik starts to clamp on the camel clutch when the Renegade Warriors (Mark and Chris Youngblood) charge the ring. They clean house as the fans roar. Then they attend to Backlund. Schiavone: Wow! Things have escalated between Backlund, The Iron Sheik, Bolshevik Revolution and The Renegade Warriors. Fans that about does it this week. Join us next week as United States Champion, Magnum TA will be in action, also a very special appearance by Mil Mascaras, who will be getting ready for his match with Ric Flair in Greensboro. And for our fans in Virginia, get your tickets for this week's opening rounds of the US tag team tournament. We'll see you next week.

Great debut of Primetime! I'm loving Hansen as the current foe for Hogan. Hansen always brings something big to the table and is a legitimate threat to Hogan. What a heel turn by Fernandez! The Awesome Twosome are together. Bret Hart is getting his moments to shine. That sneaky Savage steals another one LOL. 1986 is going to be a great year.

Good grief Gary Hart has put together quite a 3 man team and they defiantly made an impact. I would say they might be the favorites but looking at the other competition, I'm not so sure. That tournament is stacked with 3 man teams. Embry is to funny! I cracked up when Jimmy finally had to take a walk. I like heel Ron Garvin. He's a tough guy who can go toe to toe with Bad News. Looking forward to seeing Flair in WCCW.

Wow, things are heating up in Lutte! Love the way Paul E came in and set the tone. The Nasty Boys are good bad guys to have as security. Adonis may never loose his TV title. I wonder who Creatchman is bringing in??? The Garvin/Mando cage match looked awesome. Rick Martel keeps his momentum going with a big battle royal victory.

Wow! King of the Mountain is really shaping up. With all the talent in that match I cant call a winner. I'm liking the Landell/ Smothers feud and it just went up a notch. Big win for the Texas Tornados. Dr. Death as a heel seems unstoppable. A lot of big baby faces coming out to even up the score. Things are really rolling in the UWF!

I also agree with Rose headlining Portland. Rose/Somers vs. Killer Bees is a fantastic bout! I know Slaughter vs. Blackwell was a fun brawl. Varsity Club had a strong showing.

Great TV show. Love the development of the Varsity Rush. Man, the British Bullies with Sheik Adnan. That's one threatening stable. Fun feud with Khan and Rhodes. The Guerreros are on fire! I would of went crazy in SF when Zbyszko and Saito came out with Bock. Lots of great stuff happening in the AWA.

Wow! That's one stacked tournament. Cant wait!

MACW would like to book Mil Mascaras for the January 18 TV show

Fun show. The Armstrongs/Wright Army should be a great feud. Looks like JYD and Wahoo are in line for a title shot. I like the tension between Luger and Reed. It's simmering but you just know the explosion is coming.

Wild ending in El Paso, man that was crazy! I liked the Funks vs. Gilbert/Rogers bout, such an intriguing match up. Steve Simpson is gaining some momentum.

Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling News The Crockett's are said to be very happy with the major roster changes. They feel like all the pieces are falling into place and are ready for a great new year. They feel like they have a good mix of in ring veterans and promising young talent. Speaking of young talent, look for the exciting team of Billy Travis and Joe Savoldi to be debuting soon. They will be known as 'Hot Property' and will be competing in the US tag team title tournament. The Crockett's feel 'Hot Property' is their answer to the "pretty boy" baby face team they were looking for. Also coming in will be Spike 'Steel Tiger' Huber. He will be working the construction man gimmick. The Crockett's think Spike can pull this off well and really connect with the working class fan base in MACW. The gimmick wont be over the top, they just feel this added layer will help Huber connect with the fans. Another young talent the Crockett's are very high on is Tom Brandi. They want to give Brandi some more seasoning so they have decided to team him with Jimmy Golden as the Assassins. They are even bringing in the original Assassin himself, Jody Hamilton to manage them. They feel with Hamilton and Golden mentoring him and traveling with him, that Brandi will come out of this ready for the next level. The Crockett's are very excited that Hamilton is coming in and will have him working quite a bit in developing the younger talent. Jim Crockett has always been fond of the Assassins and the only way he was going to bring back the team was if Hamilton was involved. Hamilton thought Crockett showed the upmost respect for him and will help in any way he can. Veteran wrestler Scott Casey will be coming in under a hood. He will be working as the Texas Bronco. Rumor has it, Tully Blanchard was instrumental in bringing Casey in, as Casey was a loyal worker for his father's promotion. David Crockett loves the idea of a good guy cowboy under the hood and thinks Casey is the perfect worker for opening matches on the loop, to really get the crowd going. Casey is said to be excited about the gimmick and fresh spin on his Cowboy character. Jim Crockett held a meeting with all the wrestlers and told them that not everybody can be in the main event but he promised them that they would all get television time. Speaking of television, David Crockett wants to add an hour long TV show to the schedule. He wants to call it NWA World Wide Wrestling and would like the show to be taped at various arenas. He really likes the arena look on television. MACW's next super card, Battle of the Belts, will take place at the Eddie Graham Sports Center in Orlando, FL on February 22nd. Already signed is Ric Flair taking on Antonio Inoki. MACW is hoping that champions from the other NWA territories will take part at the event. More on that as it develops. And finally, the Freebirds will be coming to Greensboro on January 25th to face the Andersons for the NWA World Tag Team Titles.

Right on thanks for the info! Yea its pretty crazy what this guy has done. I think he could of been a huge deal in wrestling but I believe he split his time with Hollywood. Funny because that's the kind of thing that works out so well these days.

I'm with the others on Owen. Very clever. I could totally imagine the confused look on Owen's face at the end. Singh continues to shine. Looks like Bam Bam and Abdullah is heating up. Poor Chicky Starr, just wasn't his night. I'm liking the RPM's even though the crowd wasn't into their match LOL. Huge win for Colon! Their fight defiantly lived up to expectations.

Yea I'm hoping for a good Backlund/Sheik feud. I like that it can be a heated feud but with old school wrestling blended in. I'm also looking forward to writing for Rock Riddle and his agency. I think Riddle will bring something a little different to MACW and I thought him and Prichard would be a fun pair. He also has Timbs and Crews, which could set up some fun 6 man tags as well.

MACW @ WTBS Studio aired 1-4-86 The show opens with Magnum TA with the US title on his shoulder and a bandage on his forehead. Magnum: Well as everybody can see, I'm still feeling the affects from Starrcade, but one thing is real clear and that is I'm still the United States Champion. Magnum TA is coming back with a vengeance and I'm ready to take on any and all comers who the NWA puts in front of me. Starrcade finished off a great year for me and there's a lot more to come in 1986. Live in the Studio Schiavone: Hello again everybody and welcome to another edition of Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling. With me as always is David Crockett. David, we have a great show lined up today. Crockett: Yes we do Tony. Mid Atlantic champ, Harley Race will be in action as well as Television champ Terry Taylor, who will defend his title against Iron Mike Sharpe. And making his Mid Atlantic debut will be David Sammartino. Schiavone: Also, we will see a true wrestling great, as Bob Backlund will be in the squared circle. Also in action will be a team already seceded in the US Tag Team tournament, Norvell Austin and Sweet Brown Sugar, the Soul Patrol. Another team in action will be the brother duo of Kelly and Nick Kiniski. Crockett: Speaking of the US tag team tournament, we want to show the fans some footage from this past week at the Scope Arena in Norfolk and what transpired there. Let's take a look. Footage from Scope Arena Corporal Kirchner finishes Terry Gibbs off with a Fallaway Slam. He grabs the American Flag and marches around the ring, waving it high to the cheering crowd. As he's focused on the crowd, he's attacked from behind by Alexis Smirnoff and Baron Von Raschke (Bolshevik Revolution). They punch and stomp him down to the ground. Baron kicks away on Kirchner's leg then holds it as Smirnoff climbs up on the top turnbuckle and crashes down with a knee drop to the leg. He repeats this again. The fans are booing and throwing trash in the ring. Back in the Studio Crockett: Ok fans you just saw that despicable act by the Bolshevik Revolution. They were set to face off against Corporal Kirchner and Mark Youngblood in the first round of the US tag team tournament. With me now is Mark Youngblood. Mark, I know you have something to say. Mark: That's right David. Those cowards injured my partner and put him out of action for awhile. Now they might think this bought them a bye in the first round but think again. I talked it over with Kirchner and also the NWA board of directors. They told me I can find a suitable partner for the tournament. Well, I found one and here he is, my brother Chris Youngblood. Chris walks out and shakes his brother's hand. Mark: We are the Renegade Warriors and not only do we have Corporal Kirchner's back but we're going to beat those two cowards and we're going all the way to the titles! Crockett: Ok, there you have it fans, the Renegade Warriors have made their intentions known. Let's go to the ring. Mid Atlantic Champ Harley Race vs. Tim Straw Harley just picks apart Straw the entire match. Hanging suplex followed by a piledriver for the pin. Harley holds up his title and gives the 'Number One' sign to the camera. Harley heads over to the podium. Schiavone: Impressive win tonight Harley. Race: I know it was Mr. Schiavone, but let me get down to business. Ricky Martel, I told you I'm gunning for you and the world title. It's time you answered my challenge and stop ducking me. Now, as far as this here Mid Atlantic title goes, any wrestler who dares can put their name on the dotted line. But I can tell you this, there's not a man here in Mid Atlantic who can take this from me. The fans cheer as Rocky Johnson comes out. Johnson: I told everybody last week that I was going to make a splash here in Mid Atlantic. So I'll tell you what Harley, I'll take you up on your challenge. You just tell me where to sign buddy! Race: Johnson, you're not in my league but if you want a shot then fine by me. I would love to give a muscle head like you a wrestling lesson. Schiavone: Ok it looks like Harley Race has found a challenger. Race: Trust me Mr. Schiavone, he wont be much of a challenge. Johnson: Just keep talk'n Harley, just keep talk'n. Commercial Break Soul Patrol (Norvell Austin/Sweet Brown Sugar) vs. Lou Simms and Roger Murphy The Soul Patrol have the fans standing as they work over their opponents with a series of double hip tosses and double back body drops. Sweet Brown Sugar swings Murphy to the ropes, leapfrogs over him then nails him with a drop kick. Murphy tags in Simms. Sugar executes a beautiful flying head scissors. Austin comes in and works over Simms with body slams and knee lifts. Austin tags in Sugar, they swing off the ropes, jump up and land a double diving head butt on for the victory! Crockett: Wow! The Soul Patrol sure look ready for the US Tag Team Tournament. Fans, as you heard last week our main event for tonight was suppose to be the Missing Link taking on Tom Brandi. We got word from an anonymous source that Tom Brandi will not be here tonight. Paul Jones and the Missing Link come out. Link is pacing like a madman while holding the back of his head. Jones: Well it seems that common sense got the best of one Tom Brandi. Well the Missing Link wants to unleash some pain and hurt somebody. He's scheduled for a match and he's going to get one. The powers that be have until our match time to find an opponent. I hope I made myself clear! Crockett: I guess we'll see what happens. Well fans.... A man with feathered back blond hair and sunglasses walks out. Crockett: Well, this is a surprise. Ladies and gentleman, Rock Riddle. Riddle: I want everybody to shut their mouths and pay attention because Rock Riddle has something important to say. Now everybody knows that I am the number one agent in Hollywood baby. That's a bona fide fact Jack! But Rock Riddle needs more and that's why Rock Riddle is here. You see, my Agency is all about making stars and that's exactly what I intend on doing here in Mid Atlantic. I'm going to bring some much needed glitz and glamor to this dreadful area. So without further adieu, let me introduce to you, the first client of the Agency, the Doctor of Desire Tom Prichard! Prichard comes out waving his hair. Prichard: The Doctor is in the house baby! Take a good look people because right now in Mid Atlantic Wrestling, a star is born! Riddle: (laughing) He tells it like it is. The Doctor will have singles gold in no time. Now, the Agency doesn't stop there, no sir. The Agency wants some tag team gold as well. So let me introduce to you, already signed in for the US tag team tournament, thanks to my high dollar lawyer, the future United States tag team champions, Ken Timbs and Art Crews, the Fabulous Blondes! Timbs and Crews walk out in glitter robes and all smiles. They shake hands with Prichard and Riddle. Riddle: Get ready Mid Atlantic because the Agency is here! Commercial Break TV Title Match Terry Taylor © vs. Iron Mike Sharpe Taylor works over Sharpe in the beginning with some arm drags and arm bars. Sharpe makes a comeback and gets in some good offense. He clubs Taylor and body slams him a couple times. He misses with an elbow drop and Taylor comes alive. Taylor hits a jaw breaker then picks up Sharpe, swings him to the ropes and connects with a flying five arm smash for the 1..2..3! Taylor holds up the TV title and smiles as the crowd cheers him on. Schiavone: Successful title defense for the television champ, Terry Taylor. Fans please welcome my guest at this time, Bob Roop. Bob welcome back to Mid Atlantic championship wrestling. Roop: Thank you very much Tony. Everybody here knows my credentials. One person in particular had better know my credentials and I'm talking about the so called television champ, Terry Taylor. You know, he came out here last week and gave a real emotional interview and I'm sure it brought tears to a lot of people's eyes. Not mine! He talked about how he's going to win on talent and ability. Well let me tell you something boy, I've forgotten more about wrestling then you'll ever know. It sickens me that a boy like him is walking around with a title. Well, I'm going to change things. That belt needs to be around the waist of a real wrestler. So Taylor, I'm calling you out boy. I want a match for that title, anywhere, anytime. Roop walks off. Schiavone: Well it didn't take Bob Roop long to make his intentions known. I'm sure Terry Taylor will have an answer for him. Fans, when we come back, Bob Backlund will be in action. Commercial Break Bob Backlund vs. Larry O'Meara Backlund puts on a wrestling clinic. He takes down O'Meara with a series of amateur moves. He also shows off his strength with some hard body slams and suplexes. Bob finishes him off with the Atomic Drop. The Ref raises Bob's arm in victory as Bob smiles and jumps up and down. Bob then heads over to talk with David Crockett. Crockett: Bob, it's great to have you here in Mid Atlantic. You look in phenomenal shape. Bob: Thank you David, I appreciate that. You know, I told myself I needed a change in scenery, I needed to regroup and refocus. Well my batteries are charged and I'm ready for action. The fans boo loud as the Iron Sheik storms out waving the Iranian Flag. Sheik: Mr. Bob Backlund, so called All American wrestling champion. You are nothing but a weak American! You are not better than da Sheik! I will prove to everybody dat Iran are the better wrestlers! I will beat you down and put you in da camel clutch and you will beg for mercy! You are weak just like dat Corporal Kirchner. Bob: It's one thing to insult me but do not insult this country. You want a match with me? Fine, we'll just see who the weak one is. The Sheik moves forward. Crockett: Hold on gentlemen, settle this in the ring. Sheik: After I get done with this weak American, Bob Backlund, he will never be in wrestling ring again. Backlund moves forward but officials come out to get in between them. Commercial Break Nick and Kelly Kiniski vs. Steven Rooney and Bill Richards The Kiniski brothers look sharp tonight as they work over their opponents. Kelly uses his power as Nick balances things out with some speedy offense. The finish comes when Kelly hits Richards with an inverted atomic drop, then Nick follows with a belly to back suplex for the pin! Schiavone: Good win for the Kiniski brothers. Fans, I've been told that next week the Kiniski brothers will take on the Devil's Duo with the winning team getting the 8th and final spot in the US tag tournament. After that match we will show you the brackets of the tournament and where the first round matches will be taking place. Fans when we come back, David Sammartino makes his Mid Atlantic debut. Commercial Break David Sammartino vs. Clyde Putnam David looks good in his debut and shows off some offensive power. He hits Clyde with a delayed knee drop then follows with a twisting elbow drop. Sammartino backs up. Clyde staggers to his feet, then Sammartino finishes him off with a three point stance clothesline! David raises his arms and smiles at the fans. He then heads over to the podium. David is still smiling. Crockett: It's an honor to have a second generation star here in Mid Atlantic, and I'm talking about the son of the legendary Bruno Sammartino, David. David's smile goes away and a look of disguised comes across his face. Sammartino: I knew it! I've had enough! You know, I came here to Mid Atlantic for a fresh start and make a name for me, David. And what's the first thing you do? You mention my father's name. My name is David Sammartino! And I'm telling you right now, do not ever mention my father's name again! Got it! I mine as well have come in here wearing a mask. No wait, on second thought, this is what I'm going to do. I'm going to do more with the Sammartino name then my father ever did. I'm going to show you David Crockett and everybody here that I'll become the true living legend. Sammartino storms off leaving a puzzled David Crockett behind. Commercial Break Schiavone: Well fans before we get to our main event I want to tell you that the NWA world tag team champions, The Andersons will be in action next week. I've also been informed to tell you that Ric Flair is currently main eventing in Japan right now. Ok well the Missing Link is pacing around the ring and Paul Jones is on his way over. Jones: Well, the Missing Link is waiting! Trust me, an opponent better come out or there will be some big trouble. Link could take his aggression out on you Schiavone! Schiavone: Well, I certainly hope not. Jones: Then get somebody out here! Now! The fans roar as Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka comes out! Paul Jones is having a fit. Jones: No way! Not him! I didn't mean him! Schiavone: Hey you issued the challenge and it looks like Jimmy Snuka has accepted. Unbelievable! Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka vs. Missing Link The bell rings and Link ambushes Snuka. Jones disappears to the back. Link starts hitting Snuka. Snuka starts to make a comeback. They start brawling. Snuka starts to get the upper hand. He grabs Link by his head, jumps up and head butts Link. Link staggers. Snuka repeats this and Link wobbles back and through the ropes. The crowd is on fire as Jimmy flashes the 'I love you sign' to them. The crowd screams as Paul Jones leads Kamala to the ring and attacks Snuka from behind! Kamala chops Snuka down. Link gets back in the ring and starts stomping Snuka. Link body slams Snuka. Kamala backs up then comes forward and crashes down with a big splash! Kamala backs up again and crashes down with another splash! Kamala is going to do this again but Spike Huber runs in and starts pounding away on Missing Link. Huber swings him to the ropes and drop kicks him out of the ring. Jones waves his arms to Kamala. Huber is standing there with clench fists. Jones laughs it off and escorts Kamala out. Huber attends to Snuka as the show ends.

Nice surprise with the Ron Garvin run in. Also liked Dutch Mantel's interference and his explanation. Good Dream Team paring of Tatum and Victory. Like Gordi mentioned, I love how you set up angles. Very smart booking.

Great things coming in 86! I'm liking the build of Curt Hennig. I noticed he got a pretty good win over Hercules. Will he join up with Heenan??? Hernandez vs. Windham should be a lot of fun. Can't wait to see what's in store for Stan Hansen!

Once again Garvin and Embry steal the show. Embry had me cracking up. I wonder who Gilbert is bringing in??? Great ending as Von Erich caught Studd off guard. Kerry always did have a great backslide.

Good grief what a fun show! It was the Nasty Boys! That was so good. Nice move pairing them with Paul E. Great set up with Martel and Rose. Add Rose to the list of tough challengers for Martel.