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What a show! Say it isn't so! IPW is no more?!?!?! Damn, it was fun while it lasted. I'll say this, IPW couldn't have left on a higher note. What a way to end things with the Knighton swerve and Michales defeating Ash for the title. I love how the Knighton/Michales rivalry went full circle. IPW was a blast to read and I can't wait to see what's next.

As if the LHW division wasn't stacked enough, Azul and Silver King arrive. You really have built something special here. I would say Chono is a suitable replacement for the Syndicate. Things are heating up for Firestorm. Rose and the SCS title reigns might be coming to an end. Then again, the Playboy Club always seems to find a way. We shall see. Bigelow reveals himself and has targeted Hart. Bam Bam vs. the Hitman will be a good one at Firestorm. LA, Albright is back! You know you're going to get your money's worth with an Eddie/Owen match. The Destruction Crew is in need of some guidance. Firestorm can't come fast enough for Rhodes and the Southern Boys. Brookside looks good as he looks ahead to regaining the LHW title. The Brigade are looking united and strong. Santa Barbara, Spicoli returns but Christopher spoils it. Backlund can still go. The Demon and Cactus get crazy and things will get crazier at Firestorm. Flowers better be on his A game because a red hot Pillman is coming for his TV title. If Windham's arm is still bothering him, that could be big time trouble facing Severn. Cheetah Kid is ready for Brookside. Firestorm is full of title matches and grudge matches, plus I'm sure we'll get a surprise or two. I'm ready!

I agree with the others, the figures and pics add a lot to your shows. Very creative touch. Summerslam is heating up! The card is stacked with Hogan vs. Rude headlining. One match I'm really interested in is Muta vs. Kevin Von Erich. With so many teams, creating the US tag titles is good booking. Twin Towers might be the favorites. Cool seeing Heyman starting his managerial role. Liking the smooth SST look. Summerslam will definatley set the tone for the WWF's direction.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 8-18-88 Highlights are shown from Title Night as all the champions retain. The footage ends with Boris Zhukov attacking Nikita Koloff and standing over him as Alexis Smirnoff waves the Russian flag. Next, we get comments from Nikita Koloff in the locker room, hours after Title Night. Nikita's heavily bandaged around his ribcage and back. Nikita: Boris Zhukov! You attack Nikita from behind like a coward! You make big mistake! I want the AWA to know that I want Boris Zhukov in the ring by any means necessary! That means that I will put the world title on the line! Boris! You are mine! Larry Nelson: Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of AWA major league wrestling. Tremendous show lined up, but before we get to the action.... Nelson is cut off by Brenda Britton. Britton: I'll take it from here Larry. You know the drill. Hi everybody and please welcome out the AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow. Nelson rolls his eyes and walks away. Morrow: As always Brenda, delightful to see you. Britton: You're such a gentleman Gerry. I hear you have some big new, so take it away. Morrow: Indeed I do. De AWA has something special for our fans in October. Our next pay per view will be a 2 night event called Brawls in St. Paul. It will take place on October 6th and 7th. Now listen to dis. You get both nights for de price of one pay per view. Britton: Wow! What a bargain! Morrow: Yes, it is! Two nights of action for de price of one. Can't beat it. However, before we get to de pay per view, de AWA has a big card in Winnipeg on September 3rd. I have now made it official. Nikita Koloff will defend de AWA world title against Boris Zhukov. Now, I would not normally do dis, since Boris just arrived to de AWA. However, under de circumstances and de fact dat Nikita demanded de match and I do respect him as our AWA world champion, I will grant him dis favor. De fans in Winnipeg are in for a big night of action. I will see you there. Britton: Announcements like this is why you're the greatest C.O.O. ever. Until next time tooooodles. Commercial Break Venomous vs. Sam Smith and James Lofton The former National tag team champs make their first appearance since Wrestlerock and it looks like they haven't lost a step. Cobra hits a snap suplex as Kat follows with a senton for the win. Venomous cut a promo and Kat says in Winnipeg they're going to put the Killer Bees in their place. Kat says they have no idea why the Bees have targeted them but they made a big mistake and Venomous will get their revenge! Commercial Break AWA Mid-American Champ Larry Zbyszko vs. Carl Kellerman The always arrogant Zbyszko easily wins the match with a swinging neckbreaker. Zbyszko cuts a promo and says he's disappointed in the lack of competition in the AWA. Nelson tries to run down a list of worthy contenders but Zbyszko calls him a spudhead and tells him to shut up. Commercial Break Carlos Colon vs. Neil Jordan The fans cheer as Colon wins the match with the figure four leglock. Nelson: Great to have you back Carlos. I know you need some recovery time following that grueling match at Wrestlerock... WHAM! BUZZ SAWYER hits Colon from behind with his chain! Buzz keeps hitting Colon with the chain while laughing maniacally and shouting "This isn't over Colon! Several officials and security run out to stop this. Commercial Break Nelson: My goodness, Buzz Sawyer is insane. That man truly needs help. I hope Carlos Colon will be ok. That was sickening. Fans, we're going to take you to pre recorded comments from a new tag team heading to the AWA, the Olympians. Ken Patera and Brad Rheingans are wearing Olympic themed sweatsuits. Rheingans: I'm excited to be returning to the AWA and with a partner like Ken Patera. We have similar backgrounds and think alike. Most of all, we thrive on competition. Patera: That's right and that's why we've come to the AWA. Next week we'll be wrestling Synergy. We watched their match with the Guerreros at Title Night and needless to say, we were impressed. Rheingans: Which is why we handpicked them for our AWA debut. Patera: We want the best and we're ready for the best. Next week- The Olympians vs. Synergy Commercial Break 'Dynamite' DJ Peterson vs. Trent Watkins DJ's pumped up tonight and wins the match with a flying shoulder tackle from the top rope. Wait a minute! The Vin Man strolls out with Kevin Kelly and Coast to Coast (Tatum and Victory). Vin grabs a mic. Vin: You're a real funny man Dufus Peterson! I bet you had a great laugh at title night didn't you? Well, we don't think it's funny! Kelly and Coast to Coast enter the ring. DJ starts pounding away but the numbers are too much. The fans get up and cheer as Nick Busick and Billy Jack Strong hit the ring with fists flying! Busick and Strong stereo clothesline Coast to Coast over the top rope as DJ clotheslines Kelly over the top rope! Vinnie is throwing a tantrum as he leads his staggering men to the back. Nelson: DJ, come on over. It appears you have some hard hitting friends. DJ: (smiling) Very hard hitting. Busick: It looked to me that my buddy DJ might need some help, so I called up Billy Jack Strong. Billy Jack and me went through hell and back with each other last year and respect brought us together. Its time the three of us cleaned house and that means your house Vin Man! Strong: The sides are evened up now. You weren't expecting that, were you Vin Man? Come on! Let's see what you got. Commercial Break Jumbo Tsuruta w/Ray Stevens vs. Todd Rooney Jumbo destroys his opponent and finishes things off with a lariat. Nelson: Ray Stevens, it appears there's a lot of tension going on between your man Jumbo and his former partner Tatsumi Fujinami. Stevens: It comes down to pure jealousy! Tatsumi Fujinami was keeping Jumbo Tsuruta from reaching his full potential. I see Jumbo's full potential and will take him to the AWA world title. Something Tatsumi Fujinami will never come close to. Well, Tatsumi wants to cause problems, fine with us. On September 2nd, in Winnipeg, Jumbo will finish off Tatsumi once and for all. Commercial Break The Rose Cousins vs. Vic Dutro and Willie Lopez The Rose cousins are in sync tonight and win decisively with the Rose Bomb (Randy stands on the middle turnbuckles, Pat holds up his opponent in a suplex position and sets him up on Randy's shoulder as Randy comes down with the slam) Rose's cut a promo on the Rich's and their upcoming match in Winnipeg. They say they're going to show the Rich's what family unity is all about. Commercial Break 'Crippler' Rip Oliver vs. William Hillman Oliver wins the match with a Russian Leg Sweep. Nelson: Rip, big things ahead for you. On September 2nd in Winnipeg, you're signed to face Crusher Blackwell. On cue, Blackwell comes out. Blackwell: Quick question for you Larry Nelson. Why am I wasting my time wrestling a joke like him? I should be wrestling for a title. If Greg Gagne were here, this wouldn't be happening. Oh and since all you people lack any kind of sympathy and haven't asked, Greg is struggling right now and needs support. We need Greg back and real soon. Look what's happen to the Gang. We're in complete disarray. As for you Oliver, the last time we saw you was at Wrestlerock and you were destroyed... Oliver: (cuts Blackwell off) And the last time we saw you, you were just about put through the canvas inside a cage. Blackwell: That's it! Blackwell charges and the fight is on! Blackwell and Oliver have a furious exchange into the commercial. Commercial Break Nelson: Joining me now are Alexis Smirnoff and Boris Zhukov. Massive boos as Smirnoff comes out waving the Russian Flag. Boris is wearing a red jacket with the Soviet emblem on the back. Nelson: You men have a lot to answer for. But it appears your sick plan worked because in Winnipeg, Nikita Koloff will defend the AWA world title against Boris Zhukov. So, I'll ask, why the hell did Boris attack Nikita? Smirnoff: Very easy to answer. Nikita Koloff has disgraced Mother Russia! He turned his back on Russia and is a traitor! Nikita, you are not fitted to be world champion. Russia produces the very best athletes in the world and Boris Zhukov is at the top. The Kremlin wants a world champion and one they can be proud of. Nikita Koloff is not that man. However, Boris Zhukov is. Boris: Nikita! You have gone soft! You are weak and feeble. You have disgraced Mother Russia and I have been selected to dethrone you. I will make the Kremlin proud. I will be the next AWA world champion and you will walk out a broken and defeated man. More boos as Smirnoff waves the Russian flag while Boris stands with his arms folded. Commercial Break Nelson: Fans, before we get to our main event. I have a very special guest. Please welcome out none other than the Modern Day Warrior himself, Kerry Von Erich! Huge ovation as Tom Sawyer by Rush blasts while Kerry comes out slapping hands with the fans while taking in hugs from the ladies. Nelson: Kerry, great to have you in the AWA. You're one of the best wrestlers in the world and I know we're all very excited to see you here. Kerry: Thank you so much Larry. The AWA is truly the Major League of professional wrestling and I knew I had to be here! My goal is to get to the top of the mountain and I'm ready to work my way up. Nelson: Sounds like a plan. Why don't you stay here and join me for commentary for our main event. Kerry: I would love to. Commercial Break Footage from 2 weeks ago is shown as Kokina Samoan Drops the Ultimate Warrior on the concrete. The Asylum continue to beat down on Warrior until the Gunslingers run out swinging chairs. The Gunslingers vs. The Asylum (Abbuda Iaukea and Tiger Jeet Singh) w/Kokina After what went down a couple weeks ago, this match was quickly signed. The bell rings and everybody is fighting. The Ref manages to get a bit of control but it never lasts long. During all the chaos. Casey swings off the ropes but Kokina (from the outside) pulls the top rope down. Casey takes a nasty fall. Kokina stomps down on him, then hoists him up for a Samoan Drop. Before he can execute it, Kerry Von Erich charges over and pounds away on Kokina. Casey falls on top of Kokina. Singh and Iaukea hurl Mantell out of the ring and see Kerry pounding on Kokina. They run out but Kerry turns around and is all over them! Mantell runs over and helps Kerry. The crowd goes absolutely nuts when Kerry twirls around and puts Abbuda down with a discuss punch! Officials and prelim wrestlers run out to break this up. Kokina loses it and starts tossing wrestlers everywhere trying to get at Kerry. Once again, the show ends in chaos. AWA in Winnipeg 9-2-88 AWA World Title Bout Nikita Koloff (C) vs. Boris Zhukov w/Alexis Smirnoff Tatsumi 'The Dragon' Fujinami vs. Jumbo Tsuruta w/Ray Stevens Just signed Carlos Colon vs. 'Mad Dog' Buzz Sawyer Venomous vs. The Killer Bees 'Crippler' Rip Oliver vs. Crusher Blackwell The Rose Cousins vs. The Wild Ones (Johnny and Davey Rich) Just signed DJ Peterson/Nick Busick and Billy Jack Strong vs. 'Mr. Magnificent' Kevin Kelly and Coast to Coast w/The Vin Man

Flair wins the world title! Woman turns on Luger. Dusty and Sting run in. This is straight up 1988 WCW. Add in Spivey, Hansen, Murdoch, Reed etc. This was really great stuff. After all that, we get some very passionate promos. Man, you've got WCW rock'n! I like tweener Dibiase and Williams. These 2 guys can play heels or faces so well. A couple of fired up and young tag teams get in good showcases. In just a couple of weeks, you've really made the TV title a lot of fun. Rip better be careful because I think Terri liked what she saw in Zenk. Simmons is humble but damn, he can get the job done. Spivey with an impressive win over Keirn. I think the Horsemen should really consider him. Good way to end the show as tensions are very high. Great week!

I agree with AD, the buzz has spread and here come the sell outs. Funaki rebounds well from his Go loss. I can see why Miyato was frustrated. He was so close. The young gun Nakano came out swinging but the old vet Fujiwara showed him how it's done. That finish was brutal. The Maeda/Go match was exactly what I thought it would be. What a fight! Maeda wins it, but it was hard fought. Takada deserved to celebrate after that epic main event. This is the kind of match that will keep the fans coming back. Once again, your match descriptions are so well detailed. Props to you and all your hard work.

The figures are such a fun touch. Your collection is amazing. I could see Kevin Von Erich holding gold. Looking forward to the POP/Demolition match. Heenan's family is an impressive group. Will Rude finally get Heenan the world title? Very cool that you're using the Soul Train Jones gimmick. I'm surprised the WWF didn't go with this IRL. Seems so 80s WWF LOL. Muta in the WWF will be very interesting. I'm sure the managers will be scouting. Brutus doing some cutting and strutting. All-American, I hope Taylor does well here. We all know what went down IRL. He deserved so much better. Could HTM be forming a Rhythm and Blues faction? Looks like big plans are in store for Tugboat. Borne brings in another gimmick well suited for the WWF. Can't wait for SummerSlam!

Prichard gets things going with the battle royal win. Damn that no good Paul Jones! Patriots prove their title win wasn't a fluke as they put down the former champs. Road Warriors get the win but the Beasts of Burden aren't done with them yet. Good booking as the RW's return in epic fashion while the feud continues with more heat. It's only fitting to end a Bunkhouse Gangfight with a powerbomb through the table. Pitbull gets a big moment here. Love the Starrcade Series and can't wait for it. JTD gets the win but not the win the fans were hoping for. Maybe next time. Another great NWA supercard that was built up well.

After what he's done with Christopher, Cornette should get manager of the year. Malenko gets a bit of revenge, but I'm sure a tag match awaits. Barr's officially lost it. Damn, the NOE just took out 2 Brigade members. What a way for RPG to go. Well, it was fun. These two teams had a great feud, so it was cool seeing them go at it one more time. Cow Palace, Footloose dismantles the Hollys. The Bulldozer has been on a rampage. Man, Rose's reign is on borrowed time. Nothing more intimidating than a pissed off Billy Jack. The NOE and Brigade are heading for an explosive showdown! Fresno, Big time win for Stormfront as their wins keep piling up. Cactus puts up a fight, but Hall is on a different level right now thanks to the NOE. Tenryu vs. St. Clair is a great match up. Tenryu is now a legit contender. Two of my favorite teams go at it with Can Am's coming out on top. This tag division is unreal. Who is this masked man and what's his problem with Anvil? Well, at least Anvil's Fresno streak remains intact.

AWA Title Night From the Allen County Coliseum, Fort Wayne IN 8-12-88 Ken Resnick: Hello everybody and welcome again to another AWA Title Night. Five big title matches so let's get down to business. AWA National Tag Team Title Bout Badd Co. (C) w/Baby Doll vs. The Glamour Boys The show kicks off with a bang as two hot AWA teams give the fans an exciting seesaw battle. Both teams shine with excellent chemistry, high octane offense and some well synchronized double team maneuvers. The end sees Baby Doll distract Steve Doll which allows Tanaka to karate kick the back of Doll's head. Doll staggers into a cradle by Diamond for the 1..2..3! Badd Co retains! AWA TV Title Bout 'The A-Lister' Brian Adias (C) vs. 'Mr. Magnificent' Kevin Kelly w/The Vin Man Adias has undergone a recent attitude change and struts to the ring with nothing but sheer arrogance. As Kelly and Vinnie head to the ring, DJ PETERSON hops over the railing and steamrolls over Vinnie. DJ blasts Kelly from behind and hurls him into the steel post! The match never officially starts, and the Ref throws it out. Adias still gives the fans a grand celebration and finishes it off by kissing his TV title and holding it high in the air. AWA Mid-American Title Bout 'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko (C) vs. Nick Busick As usual Larry starts the match with his stalling game. Just when the fans start to get restless, Busick finally catches up to Larry and is all over him. Busick has Larry bouncing all over the place for a while. Larry gets his segment in with some nasty heel tactics combined with impressive scientific wrestling. Busick makes an epic and hard hitting comeback and gets several near falls. Things take a turn when Larry nails Busick with a mule kick and quickly follows with a swinging neckbreaker 1..2..(Busick gets his foot on the rope, but the Ref doesn't see it)..3! Larry Zbyszko retains! AWA World Tag Team Title Bout The Guerreros (C) vs. Synergy Both teams start the match with handshakes. What follows is over 20 minutes of roller coaster action. Tag team wrestling at its finest. Both teams take turns controlling the momentum. The match is clean, competitive and thrilling. Synergy's showing proves they're real contenders. In the end, the Guerreros experience shines, and they demonstrate why they're the world champs. They wear Rice down and finish him off with a double front face suplex. The Guerreros help Rice up and the match ends like it started, with everybody shaking hands. The Guerreros retain! AWA World Title Bout 'The Russian Nightmare' Nikita Koloff (C) vs. 'Luscious' Lanny Poffo Talk about a contrast of styles and characters. Poffo gets a bit to animated and conceited after taking Nikita over with some hip tosses. After a couple cartwheels by Poffo, Nikita has enough and just mows Poffo over with a running shoulder block. For the next few minutes, Nikita has Poffo pinballing all over the ring with a series of power moves. Give Poffo his props, he survives the onslaught and manages to get things going his way. He flusters Nikita with impressive leg scissor takeovers and scissor locks. Poffo turns up the wrestling and puts on a clinic but can't put Nikita away. Poffo executes a backbreaker on Nikita and goes to the top rope. Poffo does his moonsault but Nikita gets his knees up as Poffo crashes onto them. From here on out it's all Nikita as he dismantles Poffo and finishes him off with the Russian Sickle! Nikita retains! The fans cheer as Nikita holds up his title. Hold on! Somebody is walking around the ring. That's ALEXIS SMIRNOFF! Smirnoff is waving the Russian Flag while yelling and pointing up at Nikita. Nikita sees him and looks puzzled. Nikita heads to the ropes as Smirnoff continues to berate him. WHAM! From behind Nikita is hit with a Persian club by BORIS ZHUKOV! Zhukov picks Nikita up and piledrives him down. Smirnoff enters the ring. Zhukov puts his boot on Nikita's chest as Smirnoff waves the Russian Flag behind him. The fans are going into riot mode.

News from the AWA The AWA was dealt with a crushing blow last week when the Ultimate Warrior abruptly left. It appears money does talk and Warrior was offered a vast amount from another promotion. Word is that the AWA was very disappointed as they had spent a lot of time hyping up Warrior and grooming him for a possible world title run. However, things have a strange way of working out. The day after Warrior left, Verne received a phone call letting him know that after weeks of negotiating, Kerry Von Erich had signed with the AWA. Verne got his committee together and said "We lost the Ultimate Warrior, fear not, we're going to strap a rocket to the Modern Day Warrior's back" More big news as it's been confirmed that both Paul Orndorff and Sgt. Slaughter have been seen walking out of Verne Gagne's offices.

And just like that, WCW is going nationwide. They've got Turner, the Superstation and one stacked roster. I liked the way you transitioned things. Some changes and some things remain. It's a nice balance and won't overwhelm the fans. Savage kicking off the show by tossing the title and leaving will definitely create a lot of buzz and get people talking about WCW. I like the set up for Gilbert and Zenk. The TV title division will produce some workhorse matches. If the Horsemen want muscle maybe they should listen to Spivey.

Plowboy and Bruno win the titles! Did NOT see that coming! Which makes this even more interesting, is the Renestos picking up a win earlier. Here we go, TV opens with the Renestos and I have to say I agree with them. LOL, even with all the help, Humperdink falls once again to Baxter. This has been a fun feud. Ash is the man! Michaels better be on his A game next week because the champ is looking for a good tune up. Man, I would love to see Ash take a trip to Memphis and face Lawler. Once again, Reno and his partner fall short to the Renestos. Time to give the Renestos a shot.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 8-11-88 Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to AWA Major League Wrestling. As you know, our next Title Night takes place tomorrow night in Fort Wayne and you can see that on live television. All those competing are in Fort Wayne as we speak, getting ready. However, don't worry because we've got a solid show lined up. I'll tell you; everybody wants to be a part of the AWA and tonight's show is full of debuts and returns. One of the best teams in the business, the Fantastics are now in the AWA, that's right, the Fantastics, and they will be in action tonight. The always entertaining and energetic Iceman Parsons is back in the AWA. Thrilling Tom Brandi makes his AWA debut and believe me, he lives up to his name. All this and so much more. Let's go to the ring. The Fantastics vs. Calvin Hammond and Dean Whitaker The Fantastics get a huge welcome (especially by the ladies) as they head to the ring wearing blue glittered vests and bowties. They're all business in the ring and show why they're one of the best teams in the world. They finish things off with the Rocket Launcher! Tommy Rogers and Bobby Fulton take turns talking about how excited they are to be in the AWA and they're looking forward to facing all the competition. Commercial Break 'Man of Steel' Tony Atlas w/Norvell Austin vs. Todd Rooney Atlas looks awesome as he military presses Rooney up, throws him across the ring and finishes things off with a body splash. Nelson: Norvell, I have to say I'm impressed with what I just saw. I know the two of you will be watching Nikita Koloff's world title defense against Lanny Poffo tomorrow night. Any clue on when the WrestleRock Rumble winner, Tony Atlas will request his title shot? Norvell: Yes, Tony Atlas is nothing short of impressive. Just look at this man. Tony, tell him and all these people out here when you'll take your title shot. Atlas: When I damn well want! Commercial Break Scott 'Powerhouse' Putski vs. Ray Glader Putski's fired up tonight and wins the match with the Polish Hammer! Commercial Break Brenda Britton: Hi everybody' with me now is the one and only AWA C.O.O. Gerry Morrow. Gerry, I know you're getting ready to head over to Fort Wayne for Title Night but I understand you have a couple of announcements to make. The floor's all yours Gerry. Morrow: AHHHHHHH thank you Brenda. I am very much looking forward to Title Night. Looking ahead I want to tell everybody that de AWA will once again be coming into Winnepeg on September 2nd for a special card. Already signed for dat event is de Killer Bees against Venomous. It is shaping up. I also want to announce dat de next pay per view, Brawl in St. Paul will take place on Oct. 7th. Britton: Wow! You've been a very busy man Gerry. You make things happen and that's why you're the C.O.O. Morrow: Thank you Brenda, you have a reserved seat for both events. Britton: Gerry, you're the best! Until next time, tooooodles. Commercial Break 'Thrilling' Tom Brandi vs. Neil Jordan For the second time tonight, the ladies cheer the loudest. Brandi looks crisp and fluid. He delivers a hanging vertical suplex and finishes things off with a flying elbow drop from the top rope. Nelson: Tom Brandi, I know you've been making a name for yourself on the Independant circuit and the AWA noticed. Excited to be here? Brandi: It's unreal. I feel like I've made it to the big time and I'm ready to prove myself here in the AWA. Commercial Break Footage from last week is shown as Johnny Rich nails Randy Rose with a pair of brass knuckles which allows Davey Rich to get the tainted win. Nelson: With me now are Johnny and Davey Rich. I still can't believe what I saw last week. You know Johnny, you really disappointed me. Johnny: Oh man Larry, I'm so sorry...not! Davey: (laughs) Tell him Johnny! Johnny: Look, I can't help it if Randy Rose is a moron.... Cheers as Randy Rose walks out. Davey: Look who it is Johhny, the moron himself. Johnny: You want some more Randy? You see, the Rich's are all about family and family only. We promote family values and we have each other's back. You got in the way Randy. Family first boy! Rose: I couldn't agree more Johnny. It is all about family! From out of nowhere, PAT ROSE runs out and the brawl ensues! The Rose Cousins get the better of the Rich's and send them hightailing to the back. The fans cheer as Randy and Pat pump their fists. Commercial Break Tom Sawyer by Rush plays as highlights of Kerry Von Erich in action are shown. 'The Modern Day Warrior' Kerry Von Erich is coming to the AWA! Commercial Break 'The Fortunate One' Gary Young w/Dream Machine vs. Trent Watkins Dream shouts words of encouragement throughout the match. Young finishes things off with a tornado DDT. Nelson: Dream Machine, I think you and Gary Young should know that thanks to you two, Jerry Stubbs is currently seeking treatment for multiple facial injuries. Dream: If anything, it'll be an improvement. Enough about that loser, let's talk about Gary Young babay! I'm taking this kid to heights he's only dreamed of. Who better to make dreams come true than the Dream Machine. Young: I can't think of a better mentor than Dream Machine. Everybody better buckle up because we're going to take the AWA on one wild ride. Commercial Break Iceman Parsons vs. Carl Kellerman Parsons has the fans grooving as he comes out to 'We are family' by Sister Sledge. Parsons is full of energy. He swings his opponent to the ropes and hits the hip attack for the win. Nelson: (Smiling) Iceman Parsons, welcome back to the AWA. Parsons: Great to be back Larry. The Iceman is feeling good, great and outstanding! I'm back in the Major League of wrestling and can't nobody stop my wave of momentum! Commercial Break Tatsumi 'The Dragon' Fujinami vs. Vic Dutro Fujinami looks like a wrestling machine and finishes things off with a dragon suplex! Wait a minute! Ray Stevens leads Jumbo Tsuruta to the ring. Stevens motions his hands to the ring. Jumbo enters the ring and walks up to Fujinami. Jumbo has some heated words. Fujinami starts waving his arms and has heated words as well. Things really heat up and all of a sudden, Jumbo chops Fujinami. Fujinami chops back. They have a furious chop exchange, then start clubbing each other. Both men fight to the outside. They pound away on each other with some very stiff shots. Prelim wrestlers and officials run out. The show ends with a chaotic scene. See you at Title Night!

Douglas is really moving up in our world. 89 could be his breakout year. Yea, not too many people will get up from a 400lb Samoan drop. What a visual! SPC and Sheepherders in a tornado match. Bring it! Perez is one of my favorites and I'm glad he's found a good home. Love that double spinebuster finish by Muscle Beach. OH YEA! Beasts of Burden vs. Road Warriors! That's going to be an epic brawl. You put an all time favorite like JYD in a feud with one of the most hated men in wrestling (Debeers), just sit back and count the money. Raging Bull vs. Super D is a great TV main event. Worldwide, LOL, nice little move putting Perez under a hood as the Black Scorpion. Young Stallions could find their groove here. The Bash card is stacked! Love the gimmick matches.

With plans changing, AWA releases Killer Brooks, Jeff Gaylord, Gene Ligon and Salvatore Bellomo AWA picks up Ken Patera, Brad Rheingans, Steve Strong and Superstar Billy Graham (as a manager)

I like the little details such as the crowd attendance not being what WCW hoped for. Or how certain matches didn't deliver. Very realistic. With all the recent changes going on in our world, I wonder if some of these issues and feuds will carry over to the WWF.

I'm fascinated by the history and all the behind the scenes business. You're doing an outstanding job with these write ups.

LOL, the House of Humperdink visual is something else. I still get a kick out of it. Baxter's got guts but he might need backup because these ladies aren't afraid to get involved. I'm with the Renesto's, give them a shot! Of course, Reno doesn't agree. I love all the pieces involved in the Dundee/Plowboy feud. So many places you can go here. It seems Jaimee and Bruno knew they had a good thing going before all this went down. This is the kind of story that keeps viewers tuning in.

Who's more unhinged? Cactus or Barr? I can't wait to hear Eddie's thoughts LOL. Well, the odds look like they're against Rose, but the guy always has a plan. Judging by their reactions, I'm wondering how long Tina and the SCS will be in the Playboy Club. Speaking of the SCS, they're in for the fight of their lives with the Southern Boys. Flowers shows he'll do whatever it takes to retain. Damn, Hart puts a stamp on things with Miller. Portland, The fans get a big surprise with the unmasking of Hangman followed by the banning of Bull Pain. Wow! Once again, Haynes takes down a monster. I like this role for Haynes. If I was hurting, I would really hate to be facing the Bulldozer. Hmmmm, now I'm wondering if Rose's reign is on borrowed time. Pillman is working his way to another LHW title shot. Windham proves if the right one doesn't get you, the left one will. I did love his selling afterwards. Eugene, Can Am's win a battle but I'm sure Footloose will be back for more. Owen shows he's a legit contender. Taker racks up another tombstone win. Severn is tuned up and ready for Windham. Tenryu might be looking at a title shot soon. He's been on a terror. Once again, the LHW's give the fans an exciting closer.

AWA TV @ The Hammond Center 8-4-88 Larry Nelson: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of AWA Major League Wrestling. AWA World tag team champs, the Guerreros will be in action, as will AWA TV champ Brian Adias. You'll also see Lanny Poffo, Synergy, Nick Busick, the Glamour Boys, and the Vin Man's newest acquisitions, John Tatum and Jack Victory also known as Coast to Coast. In a rematch from last week, Davey Rich with Johnny Rich in his corner squares off against Randy Rose. Gigantic main event as Kokina clashes with the Ultimate Warrior. Alright, lets get to the ring. Synergy vs. Mick Richards and Keith Daltry Scott Armstrong atomic drops Daltry. Daltry is staggering as Rice hits a flying body press from the top rope for the win. Synergy cut a promo regarding their upcoming world tag team title shot against the Guerreros at Title Night. They say they're looking forward to the competitive match up against a team they have the upmost respect for. Commercial Break 'Luscious' Lanny Poffo vs. Trent Watkins Poffo entertains himself with his antics but really gets heat from the fans. Poffo gets serious at the end and wins the match with a moonsault. Nelson: Ok, next Saturday night from the Allen County Coliseum, the AWA presents the next Title Night. Lanny Poffo, you get the opportunity of a lifetime when you face Nikita Koloff for the world title. Poffo: Deservingly so might I add. I stole the show at WrestleRock and now it's time to do it again at Title Night. Nikita Koloff you are quite the physical specimen but you do not have the brains and wits of an intellectual like myself. I hope you are enjoying your reign because I promise you, it will be a short one. Commercial Break The Glamour Boys vs. Todd Rooney and Ray Glader Glamour Boys excite the fans as Doll puts Glader down with a missile dropkick and Simpson follows with a splash from the top rope for the win. Glamour Boys cut a promo on their upcoming National tag team title shot against Badd Co. at Title Night. They say they've been in the thick of things for awhile in the AWA but now it's time for some gold. Commercial Break Footage is shown from last week of Davey Rich's tainted win over Randy Rose. Johnny Rich comes out and talks sense into Davey about redeeming the Rich name and doing things the right way. Davey Rich w/Johnny Rich vs. Randy Rose It looks like Johnny's words have registered because Davey apologizes to Randy and offers a handshake. Randy is hesitant at first but the handshake happens. The first few minutes is back and forth and clean. Randy gets things going his way and takes it to Davey. Randy swings Davey to the corner but Davey reverses it, but the Ref gets tied up and Davey swings Randy into the Ref. The Ref goes down. Davey picks up Randy for a suplex but Randy blocks it and suplexes Davey. Randy goes over to help the Ref. While that's going on, Davey reaches in his trunks and pulls out a pair of brass knuckles. Davey staggers up but Johnny runs into the ring and pulls the brass knuckles away from Davey. The Rich's start arguing and it starts to get heated. Randy sees this and heads over. Johnny turns around and knocks Randy out with the brass knuckles! Johnny slides out of the ring laughing hysterically. The Ref staggers up as Davey drops a knee on Randy 1..2..3! The fans are booing as Johnny runs in the ring and hugs Davey. Nelson: Wait a minute! Johnny, Davey get over here! What was that all about? Johnny: Come on now Larry, we're Rich's! Davey: Yea Larry, we're Rich's and we're just born to be bad! Johnny: You know Larry, I tried, I really did, but I couldn't stand it anymore! Caring about what these stupid fans think was just too distracting. Davey reminded me what being a Rich is all about. Man, this feels so good! The Rich's are back! Deal with it! Davey: Johnny, I know we made Tommy proud. Rich's exit laughing. Nelson: I think I'm going to be sick. Commercial Break AWA World Tag Team Champs Hector and Chavo Guerrero vs. Bob Masters and Luke Moore The Guerreros look smooth tonight. The Guerreros double suplex Masters and follow with stereo elbow drops for the win. Nelson: Hector, Chavo, you've enjoyed a tremendous reign as world tag team champs. After what happened at WrestleRock, and what went down last week between Gary Young and Jerry Stubbs, I believe you've helped disband Gagne's Gang. After dealing with all that, how does it feel to defend the titles against Synergy at Title Night? Hector: First off, we want to say hello to our good friend El Canek, who's currently on tour in Mexico. Canek's a true friend and stood by our side all the way. Chavo: After dealing with Gagne and his goons, we have to say, we're looking forward to a wrestling match with Synergy. They're an incredible team and we're ready for the challenge. Commercial Break Nick Busick vs. Carl Kellerman Busick takes care of business and finishes things off with the Spinebuster Slam! Nelson: Nick Busick, you've enjoyed plenty of success here in the AWA. You held the AWA TV title for over a year and recently you were the runner up in the WrestleRock Rumble. I think you deserve this upcoming Mid American title shot with Larry Zbyszko. Now, you two have a bit of history. Busick: It's no secret that Zbyszko ended my TV title reign and he made it very clear he's confident he'll beat me again. Zbyszko! You did beat me for the TV title but now I'm going to beat you for the Mid American title! This time I'm 100% and you won't be able to handle what I'm bringing! Commercial Break Nelson: Ok, joining me now are Ray Stevens and his client Jumbo Tsuruta. Ray, you shocked the world at WrestleRock when you announced that you acquired the services of Jumbo Tsuruta. Stevens: Yes I did! The world saw what Jumbo Tsuruta is truly capable of. He dismantled the so called Crippler! That is only the beginning... Cheers as Tatsumi Fujinami comes out. Tatsumi stares at Jumbo with his arms out. He starts waving his arms and talking in Japanese. He motions to Stevens and shrugs his shoulders at Jumbo. Jumbo says a few words and they go back and forth. Things start getting heated. Tatsumi says something and Jumbo raises his hand, but Stevens holds Jumbo back and tells him now's not the time. Stevens escorts Jumbo to the back. Tatsumi shakes his head and walks away, leaving Nelson puzzled. Commercial Break Coast to Coast w/The Vin Man vs. Arnie Goldstein and Tim Thompson Vinnie is all smiles as Tatum and Victory hit a double hot shot for the win. Kevin Kelly joins them at ringside. Nelson: Last week we all saw Jack Victory and John Tatum attack DJ Peterson and cost him a chance at the TV title. Vin: WHOA! Hang on a second Larbo! There was no way Dufus Peterson was going to beat my main man Kevbo. Kev's beaten that guy so many times I've lost count. Brian Adias, you better get ready boy because Mr. Magnificent is going to put you down and take your title. NOW! I want to officially welcome Coast to Coast into the family. I'll say it now, the next AWA world champions. Mark my words Larbo, the family will all be holding titles very soon. YEA! Vin, Kelly, Tatum and Victory all share a group hug. Commercial Break Footage from WrestleRock is shown as Loni Anderson gives Brian Adias a kiss on the cheek. AWA TV Champ Brian Adias vs. Neil Jordan Not sure what's going on but Brian Adias comes out wearing a suit and sunglasses. His TV title is on his shoulder. Nelson: Brian, you have a match scheduled but clearly you're not dressed to compete. Adias: Yea, I'm not wrestling today. Larry, since WrestleRock my life's been a wild ride, let me tell you. (He takes off his sunglasses) I've been to Hollywood and rubbed shoulders with all the top agents and producers. They all want a piece of the champ. I received several movie scripts and multiple offers to appear on talk shows. Bright lights, the best parties and elite social events. I was right in the middle of all of it. I'm telling you Larry, the buzz is all about Brian Adias. As a matter of fact, everybody says I should be referred to as The A-Lister Brian Adias. That really suites me, don't you think? Yea, I like it, so make sure you write that down. (Adias looks up with a smile and takes a deep breath) The A-Lister Brian Adias. Nelson: I have no idea what to make of all this. You do know you have an upcoming title defense next Saturday at Title Night. Adias: Yes, my agent informed me, thank you. The AWA needs big ratings, so I'm their guy and I will deliver. See you there Larry and if you're good, maybe you can drive me to the after party. Commercial Break The Ultimate Warrior vs. Kokina w/Abbuda Iaukea and Tiger Jeet Singh Kokina, Iaukea and Singh wait in the ring. AC/DC's Shoot to Thrill hits and Warrior sprints to the ring. As Warrior enters the ring, he's attacked by all 3 members of the Asylum! Warrior fights back but the numbers are too much. The Asylum beat the Warrior down and hurl him outside the ring. The Asylum go to the outside. Iaukea and Singh pick up Warrior and execute a double rib breaker. Kokina then hoists Warrior up on his shoulders and Samoan Drops him on the concrete! The Asylum are ready to inflict more damage. The crowd roars as the GUNSLINGERS run out with chairs! The Asylum back up but they're all smiling at the damage done to Warrior. Title Night 8-12-88 TV Special Allen County Coliseum, Fort Wayne In. AWA World Title Bout 'The Russian Nightmare' Nikita Koloff (C) vs. 'Luscious' Lanny Poffo AWA World Tag Team Title Bout The Guerreros (C) vs. Synergy AWA Mid-American Title Bout 'The Living Legend' Larry Zbyszko (C) vs. Nick Busick AWA National Tag Team Title Bout Badd Co. (C) w/Baby Doll vs. The Glamour Boys AWA TV Title Bout 'The A-Lister' Brian Adias (C) vs. 'Mr. Magnificent' Kevin Kelly w/The Vin Man

The AWA releases Duke Myers, Mark Fleming and the Harris Brothers (Ron and Don)

This week's show is all about Dundee and Plowboy. What a great angle, that was set up brilliantly last week. I'm seeing money! Not to be overshadowed, I'm liking this Ash/Knighton alliance.

Once again, props to you for these well detailed match descriptions. Good way to start the night as Nakano edges out the win, but Suzuki held his own. Damn! Go was in beast mode tonight! Things can change on a dime as Yamazaki surprises Miyato to secure the win. I became a quick fan of Takada at the last event. I thought Fujiwara was going to take it but Takada survived to pull it out. Maeda ends the night with another big win and is obviously a superstar to the fans. UWF newborn is really coming together! Great job!

Windham vs. Severn! Thank you!