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I said I would be keeping an eye on the Guerreros and wouldn't you know it, Hector is in the opening match. Hector gets the shady win. I really like this story. The Vice Squad might be taking over as the lead faction. The Barbarians will settle this once and for all! One thing about Dutch Savage, he gets things done. Taylor's bad luck continues as he drops one to Brutus. I get my wish as Steamboat is now going after the title! Hot Stuff adds a lot intrigue here. Rose is playing with fire. That DDT Spivey laid on him was freak'n brutal! Busick is on fire as he racks up yet another big win. Nord does it and sends Konga packing after a wild match! Bigelow is getting the upper hand in his feud with Muraco. This is pretty big. Oh snap! I thought R and R was going to have a long run as champs but the Vice Squad come in and put the down. I said the Vice Squad might be the number one faction and this just might of cemented that. Yea, I think the Playboy Club might want to move on from Spivey before he destroys all of them. Leo has been a truly tough challenge for Gordy. He gave him an epic fight but the champ retains. I enjoyed this program. We got some great blow offs and some new storylines going. Keep up the outstanding work!

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USWA @ The Freedom Hall Civic Center 7-11-85 "The Vin Man" Vinnie Valentino vs. Dave Penson Once again Vinnie is escorted to the ring by several attractive woman. Vinnie draws the ire of the fans with his constant smugness in the ring. In the end, he does an impressive sunset flip from the top rope to get the pin. Winner of the match- Vinnie Valentino "Avalanche" Buzz Tyler vs. Central States 6 Man Champ David Sammartino w/Arnold Skaaland Arnold makes sure his boys are always announced as 6 Man Champions. Tyler dominates early with a series of power moves that has David bumping all over the ring. Things change when Arnold trips Tyler and he staggers into a powerslam as David picks up the win. Winner of the match- David Sammartino "Diamond" Timothy Flowers vs. Duke Myers Myers hasn't made his televised debut yet but a lot of fans are familiar with his recent Mid Atlantic run, so he gets a pretty good pop. Flowers on the other hand draws some good heel heat. The match is pretty hard hitting and back and forth. About 8 minutes in, Flowers is in control as he swings Duke to the ropes and flips him over with a knee to the mid section. Flowers hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a knee 1..2..Kick Out. Flowers picks up Duke and goes for his Cutter but Duke grabs him and hits a quick German suplex 1..2..3! Nice pop from the fans but it stops when Flowers gets up and clotheslines Duke from behind! Flowers gives Duke a pretty good beatdown before leaving. Winner of the match- Duke Myers The Rock N Roll RPMS vs. The Fabulous Blondes This has developed into an intense feud. Their last match was a tornado match on TV that ended in a draw when a member from each team's shoulders were pinned at the same time. The action is non stop from the get go! The fans are really into this one and these teams put it all out there. At the 20 minute mark, the RPMs send Regal flying off the apron with a double forearm blast. They grab Chick and nail him with the Spandex Splits (powerbomb/neckbreaker combo)! 1..2..Regal comes off the top rope with a knee to the back of Davis's head. Lane runs over but the Ref guides him back. Regal drops another knee on Davis's head then lays Chick on Davis. The Ref turns around and counts 1..2..3! Lane is a second to late. Regal has to help an unconscious Chick to the back. Winners of the Match- The Fabulous Blondes "The Japanese Fury" Yoshiaki Yatsu vs. Central States 6 Man Champ Bruce Hart w/Arnold Skaaland Yatsu throws Hart off early with some solid amateur wrestling moves. An eye rake turns things around and Hart takes control. Hart pulls out a variety of suplexes but cant put Yatsu away. Hart goes for a knee drop from the top rope but Yatsu moves. Yatsu fires away with palm strikes. Arnold gets on the apron and Yatsu puts him down with a chop. Boos as David Sammartino comes to ringside and jumps up on the apron. Yatsu goes towards him. Hart runs up from behind and charges but Yatsu moves and Hart sends David flying off the apron. Hart turns around and Yatsu puts him down with a superkick 1..2..3! Huge POP! Yatsu rolls out of the ring as David and Arnold get in the ring. Winner of the match- Yoshiaki Yatsu TV Title Bout Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair (C) w/Les Thornton vs. "Crippler" Rip Oliver Oliver has been a tough challenge for Tony. Their matches have yet to have a decisive winner. This one is no different as the tide turns back and forth several times before the 20 minute time limit expires. They have a pushing match after the bell rings but Les gets his man out of there. Official ruling- A time limit draw. Tony St. Clair remains TV Champ USWA Tag Team Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. American Made Kernodle and Kirchner have won a lot of matches to get to this point and they make the most of it tonight. They get the fans cheering as they work over the champs with in and out tags and some hard hitting offense. The tide turns when Makhan nails Kirchner with a forearm blast from the apron. Gama and Makhan take control and really take it to Kirchner. They break all the rules until Makhan misses a big splash and Kirchner finally tags in Kernodle. Kernodle is all over Karachi Vice. After cleaning house, Karachi regroup and double team Kernodle but Kirchner runs in and a wild pier six brawl ensues. The Ref fails at getting control and finally signals for the bell. Both teams keep fighting. Official Ruing- A double DQ. Karachi Vice remain champs Central States Title Bout "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (C) vs. "Unpredictable" Dick Slater Tonight proves that the Central States title will be a very good money making main event on the B shows. These guys give the fans one hell of a match. After 45 minutes, both men are bloody and barely able to stand. The fans are roaring as these guys trade punches but neither man will go down. Slater goes for a big roundhouse punch but Orndorff ducks and atomic drops Slater into the turnbuckles then rolls him up 1..2..Kick Out! Orndorff picks Slater up and vertical suplexes him back 1..2..Slater barely gets his shoulder up. The fans are up and cheering as Orndorff gives the signal. He picks up Slater and goes for the piledriver but Slater back drops him! Both men are down. They slowly rise and once again trade punches. Slater gets the upper hand, swings Orndorff to the ropes and puts him down with a back elbow smash then follows with a elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Slater slams Orndorff then goes to the middle ropes and comes down with a forearm drop but Orndorff moves. Both men are down and reeling. 55 minutes into the match and the announcer announces 5 minutes remain! Once again both men rise and trade punches. Orndorff wins this round and fires away, swings Slater to the corner and charges in with a high knee but Slater moves. Orndorff hits hard, Slater carries the momentum and rolls Orndorff up 1..2..3!!! Both men are lying there bloody and beaten. The Ref reaches down and raises Slater's arm then sets the Central States title on his chest. Slater is only able to lay his arm across the title. The fans actually cheer because they just witnessed an incredible match. Winner of the match and NEW Central States Champ- Dick Slater

Yep, Gene is back! Right off the bat we get the reunion of Platt and RPG. I just knew this would be a great show. Wright and Sawyer are made for each other. What a combo. Cant wait to see what you do with Bota the Witch Doctor. And here we go! Armstrong's and Fullers...YES! Bob wants to finish up business and the Fullers want to put all this behind them. Just what will happen? Like Rob said, a lot of heel stables coming in so maybe the Armstrong's and Fullers should join forces. Talk about an uneasy alliance. Looking forward to watching all this unfold. Dapper Don is here and has his Violent Gentleman ready to win some gold. Great use of Crews and Timbs! Jerry Brisco arrives and says he's still got it as he lays down some serious challenges. Dapper Don and Tatum make the mistake of calling Brisco washed up. Brisco teaches Tatum a lesson. I like the group Don has put together. WOW! Look at those names competing for the Twin States title! Wright's Nightmares have a strong showing and look like favorites to win the tag tournament. Even though they came up short, nice to see the Oates on TV. You really put together an exciting roster. Awesome first show. Cant wait for the Farm Center card.

USWA TV @ The Civic Center, Knoxville TN, 7-10-85 Show opens with footage from the Mid South Coliseum as Jerry Lawler defeats Tully Blanchard to win the USWA Title! Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA Network. We'll be talking a lot about what went down at the Independence Day show. The new USWA champ Jerry Lawler will be with us tonight. You'll see the debut of two new tag teams along with the debut of the electrifying Ben Bassarab. Tonight's main event is a big one as Big John Studd takes on Siva Afi. Studd gave Afi his first USWA loss but it looks like Afi is right back on his heels. Right now I want to show you some pre recorded comments from Bob Armstrong. Armstrong: On behalf of the Armstrong family we want to thank the great USWA fans for all their support. It appears Ron Fuller has left the territory and it so happens that we know where he's going. It saddens us to have to leave the USWA but the Armstrong's have unfinished business with Ron Fuller and we have to take care of it. Once again a big thank you to all you great fans and we hope to see you again someday. Lance: Ok there you have it.... Boos as the Syndicate (Brian Adias and Gary Young) come out. Young: You see Brian, I told you! Ron has left us and it's all your fault! Adias: Whoa, what do you mean my fault? Young: Your the one who was pinned in our match with the Armstrong's! It sure the hell wasn't my shoulders on the mat! This was our big chance and you blew it! I'm disgusted just looking at you! Maybe I need to put you down the old fashion way. Adias: If you want to get in that ring with me, hey I'm good with that. But don't get upset when it's your shoulders on the mat this time! Cheers as Adias hits the ring, pumps his fists and tells Young to get in here. Lance: Oh boy, looks like we have an impromptu match. Gary Young vs. Brian Adias The bell rings and fists are flying as these two recent partners are going at it. Adias gets the upper hand and punches away then swings Young to the ropes and back drops him. Young staggers up and Adias puts him down with a big punch. Adias picks up Young and executes an airplane spin! Adias slams Young down and covers 1..2..WHAM!!! Lance: Wait a minute that's Joel Deaton! Deaton has a bullrope and is hitting Adias with it! Deaton helps Young up. They swing Adias to the ropes and clothesline him down with the bullrope! The fans are booing as Young and Deaton go to the podium. Young: Adias just doesn't have what it takes to be my partner. But this man sure does. Deaton: We're here and we're serving notice to all the tag teams in the USWA! Get ready boys because the Lone Stars are ready to fight! Lance: I certainly wasn't ready for that opening. We'll be back. Commercial Break "The Electrifying" Ben Bassarab vs. Gary Williams Ben dazzles the fans with his high flying offense. He slams Williams then goes to the top rope. Williams staggers up and Ben puts him down with a missile dropkick for the pin! Lance: Tremendous win for Ben Bassarab. I'm expecting big things from that exciting young man. Switching gears, at the Independence Day show, Gerry Morrow no showed and left his partner George Wells at the hands of Karachi Vice. Come on over Gerry, I have a lot of questions for you. Morrow comes out in a suit and sunglasses along with a bottle of Champaign and a couple glasses. He opens the bottle and pours the Champaign into the glasses. He smiles and gives one to Lance. Morrow: A toast, to the finer things in life. Lance: Thank you but I'm on duty Gerry. Morrow: (Laughs) AHHHHH you worry to much. Lighten up Lance. Lance: Ok let's get down to business. Just where were you on July 4th and how could you do that to your partner? I mean he suffered some injuries at the hands of Karachi Vice. Morrow: (Takes a sip) AHHH this is very good. On July 3rd I received the greatest news of my life. I received a huge inheritance. More money than I know what to do with. So you see, I had bigger things on my mind than messing around with Karachi Vice. It is now time to enjoy the finer things in life. I will compete when I want to. George Wells wouldn't understand. I did not want to hear him cry. I don't need the aggravation. It's time to enjoy life and that's exactly what I'm going to do. Morrow takes his glass and taps Lance's glass then walks out. Lance: You talk about money changing a person. We'll be back. Commercial Break The Sweet Ebony Express vs. Todd Rooney and Willie Lopez The fans cheer as Norvell Austin and Skip Young enter the ring. Norvell is wearing his purple fedora hat while Young is wearing a purple headband. Both men are wearing purple wrestling pants. The Express are in total synch as they work their opponents over. Norvell tags in Young. Norvell swings Lopez to the ropes and back drops him. Lopez staggers up and Young hits a sunset flip for the win! The fans cheer as the Express go to the podium. Lance: Ok big win for the debuting Sweet Ebony Express. Norvell how did this team come to be? Norvell: Well Lance it was real simple. I got a call from my sweet buddy Skip Young and he said Norvell I'm looking for a lot of action brother. How's the tag team scene up there and I said it's fierce baby but I think we can make an impact and here we are! Young: Norvell is telling it like it is. Sweet Norvell has been tearing it up here and now Sweet Brown Sugar is here and together we're going to make some noise! Lance: There you have it from the Sweet Ebony Express. We'll be back. Commercial Break The Medics w/Dr. Troy Graham vs. The Club Graham is upset tonight which means his Medics are upset. The Club have fallen on hard times recently but are no pushovers. They put up a decent fight but a distraction from Graham allows both Medics to punch Steve O off the apron and hit a double rib breaker on George for the pin! While Graham escorts the Medics to the podium, Steve O realizes what happened and looks down at George with a disappointing look. Lance: Well Graham, the Grapplers got the best of your boys at the Inde.... Graham: I'm not going to tell you again! You will refer to me as Dr. Troy Graham because I damn well earned it! My Medics would of clearly won that match if it wasn't for that no good cheating coward of a man the Nightmare! So he thinks he can get one over on a smart man like me? Think again! You did me a favor Nightmare. Now I know exactly what to do! Graham pulls out his old mask and puts it on. Graham: That's right! I'm getting back in the ring. Next week at the Hemisfair Arena, It's going to be those three masked wrestling wannabes against the Medics and myself, Dr. Dream Machine! Oh yea babay, I'm back and the three of us are going to wipe the canvas with those three uneducated losers! Lance: Now I've heard it all. We'll be back with the Beauty Shop. Commercial Break The camera zooms in on the Beauty Shop sign then pans down to Brenda Britton. Brenda: Hi everyone it's so good to be back. If the USA network thought I gave them high ratings before just wait until tonight. I always have the big scoops and tonight I have a blockbuster one. My guests are none other than Tommy Wildfire Rich and his cousin the Memphis Mafia Man Johnny Rich. Boos as the Rich's come out. Brenda: Welcome gentlemen. It's so nice to be around real southern men like yourselves. Tommy, your cousin lost a loser leaves town match to Wendell Cooley at Parade of Champions. Now I'm so glad he's back but how did you pull it off? Tommy: Brenda I have to say, you are absolutely stunning. Now, Johnny Rich lost a loser leaves town match as a wrestler. He's not here as a wrestler. He's here as my personal bodyguard. Everybody knows that the Memphis Mafia are the greatest bodyguards in the world so who better to watch my back then the Memphis Mafia Man himself Johnny Rich. Brenda: Wow! You are the smartest man I've ever met. That's pure genius. Johnny: You know Brenda, us Rich's are always one step ahead. We're a step ahead of the USWA and we're a step ahead of that idiot Wendell Cooley. Brenda and the Rich's share a laugh. Brenda: Once again you heard it here first. Until next week tooooooooodles! Commercial Break "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley vs. Vic Dutro Cooley is all business and finishes off his opponent in less than a minute with a running bulldog! Lance: Wendell, I'm sure you heard the Rich's. Cooley: I heard them alright and this is going to end once and for all! Next week at the Hemisfair Arena, I'm challenging Tommy Rich to a loser leaves town match. And when I win, both Tommy and Johnny must go. No more loopholes. I win, they're both gone! Lance, this will end! Lance: Oh my, the big challenge has been made. Wendell Cooley is fired up tonight. You've heard about the Hemisfair card next week. I also want to remind the fans the USWA will be at the Freedom Hall Civic Center tomorrow night. On that card the Karachi Vice will defend their tag titles against the number one contenders American Made. And listen to this, Paul Orndorff will defend the Central States title against Dick Slater. You all saw Slater attack Orndorff after his match on July 4th and it was Orndorff who wanted this match. Dick Slater storms out Slater: I told you and everybody else that Central States title belongs to me! Tomorrow i officially take it home, where it rightfully belongs! Orndorff! You're through! Commercial Break The Technicians (Bob Roop and Brad Rheingans) vs, Sam Smith and William Hillman Technicians come out wearing their amateur wrestling attire. They easily work over their opponents with their vast wrestling skills. Roop executes a shoulder breaker on Sam then holds the arm while he tags in Brad. Brad comes off the top rope with a knee to Sam's shoulder and scores the easy pin! They head to the podium. Lance: Another solid tag team debut. Now how did you guys get together? Brad: I was watching the outstanding matches between Bob and Yoshiaki Yatsu. I realized how similar Bob and my backgrounds are and I thought we could make one hell of a wrestling team. Roop: We can learn a lot from each other and with our wrestling knowledge we know we can win. That's why were together and that's what we're gong to do. Roop and Rheingans shake hands and exit. Commercial Break Central States 6 man Champion Greg Gagne w/Arnold Skaaland vs. Franklin Jones Gagne is in solo action and simply toys with his opponent before finishing him off with a high flying dropkick! Skaaland and Gagne are joined at the podium with fellow Elite members Bruce Hart and David Sammartino. Skaaland: Look at these men. They are champions! Now as champions they have certain rights. I told you any of these 3 men can go after any title in the USWA. I'm going to make good on that promise because next week at the Hemisfair Arena, Greg Gagne will go for the USWA title against that inferior wrestler Jerry Lawler. Bruce: You got this Greg. You're going to wrestle circles around him. David: That clown can't even lace up your boots. The title is yours Greg. Greg: Thank you for the kind words. This is what a supporting family does. Lawler, you simply have no chance. I can outwrestle and out think you. Arnold, I'm bringing the title to the Elite. Skaaland: (Wipes Greg's forehead with his towel) I know you are Greg. You're a good man. Lance: That title match takes place next week at the Hemisfair Arena. Our main event when we come back Commercial Break Big John Studd vs. "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi Studd attacks Afi as soon as he gets in the ring. The Ref signals for the bell as Studd pounds away on Afi. Afi starts to punch back then unloads. Afi hits a jumping headbutt then dropkicks Studd into the corner. Afi charges in but Studd lifts his big boot up and nails Afi's face. Studd regroups and goes to work. Studd executes a hanging suplex 1..2.Kick Out. Studd hits a gut wrench suplex then follows with a big elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Studd is furious and starts choking Afi. Studd chokes Afi with his boot then rakes it across Afi's head. Studd lifts Afi up and hits a backbreaker 1..2..Afi gets his shoulder up! Studd spends to much time arguing and threatening the Ref. Studd picks up Afi and swings him to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Afi swings back and nails Studd with a flying headbutt. The fans pump Afi up. Afi starts to unload with punches. Studd is wobbling. Afi hits a jumping headbutt then another! Studd is wobbling. Afi swings off the ropes then hits a flying press that sends both men over the top rope! The Ref is counting. Both men stagger up and trade blows. Studd punches Afi to the steel post and charges but Afi moves and Studd hits the post shoulder first. Afi rolls into the ring as the Ref hits 10. The fans are up and cheering! Lance: How about that. Siva Afi makes it back in the ring just in time to get the count out victory. The fans roar as Afi gives them the hang loose sign and exits. Studd gets up and slams his fists on the apron. The Ref exits but Studd grabs him and starts berating him. The Ref says something and Studd grabs him by his shirt and tosses him! Other officials run out and one by one Studd punches and throws them! Lance: We're going to need some help! Prelim wrestlers run out but Studd is all over them! Studd is throwing bodies everywhere. Siva Afi, The Technicians and Wendell Cooley run out and then Studd finally retreats. Lance: We have a chaotic scene here. I know Studd is going to pay severely for his actions. We'll be back. Commercial Break Lance: Fans, I understand Studd will be punished for his actions. Also, Tommy Rich has accepted the loser leaves town challenge from Wendell Cooley. That will happen next week at the Hemisfair Arena. Also on that card, Jerry Lawler will defend the USWA title against Greg Gagne. Please welcome out the new USWA champ The King Jerry Lawler! Huge POP as Lawler comes out with his king's crown on and title on his shoulder. Lance: Congratulations King. Lawler: Thank you very much Lance, it feels so good to be wearing gold again. This has been quite a year for me. I went to war with Adrian Adonis and then went straight into title matches with Blanchard. Both men talked a lot of crap and vowed to put me out of wrestling and now both of them are gone. The King is standing tall and wearing the belt. I heard Greg Gagne and his boys out here talking. Yea you're a great wrestler Greg but let's see how you react to a punch in the mouth! You're next on the list and you're going down just like the rest. Lance: Ok, the USWA Champion Jerry Lawler, fans we'll see you next week. Tomorrow Night Freedom Hall Civic Center Central States Title Bout "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (C) vs. "Dirty" Dick Slater USWA Tag Team Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. American Made plus more exciting bouts Next Week Hemisfair Arena USWA Title Bout Jerry "The King" Lawler (C) vs. Greg Gagne w/Arnold Skaaland Loser Leaves Town Match Tommy "Wildfire" Rich w/"The Memphis Mafia Man" Johnny Rich vs. "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley The Grapplers and Nightmare vs. Dr. Dream Machine and The Medics Hercules Ayala vs. Tiger Jeet Singh

Couple of fun house shows with a lot of great action. Perez keeps racking up wins. I could see him as a good challenger for Orton. I'm really liking this Spivey story. Now I look forward to what he's going to do next. Rose has inadvertently created a monster. Knobbs and Gaylord prove to Rose that they can take care of business. Meanwhile Dundee pulls off the win over Golden. This is far from over. Awesome 8 man tag! Busick gets a huge rub by getting the fall. The Guerreros bend the rules and get a win over the Thundercats. I'll be watching the Guerreros closely. Busick picks up another big win and even makes Hito submit. Haynes and Snuka continue to put on some great brawling matches. Orton keeps rolling as CA champ as he puts down the tough challenge of Smothers. Nord causes the DQ and Texas Red doesn't like it. Don't mess with Texas.

I like what you're doing with the newer talents. Barry O gets some buzz right off the bat being aligned with brother Bob's crazy gang. Barry will fit right in. I really liked Busick and it's nice to see him get a chance in our game. I also like the different approach, bringing him in as a powerhouse face. Smart move having him with Leo Burke. Leo knows how to pick them. Busick impressed fans with a strong showing. Scorpio and Mando put on a show stealing match. Scorpio pulls off the big win! Bill Dundee's guidance pays off in a big way as Cameron is back on track. Huge 6 man tag main event! Steamboat gets the pin on champ Gordy! Steamboat chasing Gordy is going to be money. HMMMM, I wonder what's up with Gilbert???

USWA sends Ron Fuller, Skandor Akbar and the Armstrong's (Bob, Brad and Scott) to Twin States for Porkchop Cash, Sweet Brown Sugar and Duke Myers. USWA releases Gino Brito Jr. and Spike Huber USWA picks up Ben Bassarab, Leilani Kai and Superfly Tui Selinga

USWA sends the Battens to Twin States.

USWA @ The Mid South Coliseum 7-4-85 The Independence Day Show Gino Brito Jr. vs. "The Vin Man" Vinnie Valentino Brito waits patiently in the ring as several woman escort Valentino to the ring. They all kiss him on the cheek before exiting. The bell rings but Valentino is still showing off to the crowd. He's really making the most of his USWA debut. Brito has enough, runs over, grabs Valentino, spins him around unloads on him with punches. It's all Brito as he works over Valentino with punches, hip tosses and slams. Brito swings Valentino into the corner and charges in but Valentino executes a sunset flip 1..2..3! Brito sits on his knees clearly disappointed as Valentino rolls to the outside and celebrates. Winner of the Match- Vinnie Valentino "Sweet" Norvell Austin vs. "Diamond" Timothy Flowers These two have had a pretty good rivalry going and they continue it as soon as the bell rings. Norvell has a good segment as he bumps Flowers all over the ring with drop kicks, slams and elbow drops. Flowers turns things around with an eye rake. Flowers breaks all the rules but cant put Norvell away. Flowers goes to the top rope but Norvell gets up and sends Flowers flying as he slams him off the rope. Norvell is on fire as he jumps up and crashes down with a leg drop 1..2..Flowers gets his foot on the rope. Norvell swings Flowers to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Flowers kicks him, grabs him and drops him with a Cutter 1..2..3! Winner of the Match- Timothy Flowers Big John Studd vs. "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi Studd is in the ring yelling at the fans. Siva storms down the aisle and into the ring as the bell rings. The fans are going nuts as Siva unloads on Studd. Studd is staggering. Siva nails him with a standing dropkick that sends Studd flying back against the turnbuckles. Siva hops up on the middle ropes and the fans count along as Siva nails him with 10 punches. Siva attempts a monkey flip but Studd holds on and Siva goes flying back. Studd regroups. Siva staggers up and Studd puts him down with a clothesline. Studd controls with stomps, boot choking and more stomps. Studd picks Siva up and slams him down then delivers a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Studd hits a backbreaker 1..2..Kick Out. Studd yells at the Ref then chokes away on Siva. Studd swings Siva to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Siva swings back and nails Studd with a flying headbutt. Studd is wobbling. Siva shakes the cobwebs then grabs Studd and hits him with a jumping headbutt. Studd is really staggering. Siva picks Studd up as the fans cheer. Studd grabs the ropes and Siva tries to body slam him. They're battling until Siva's legs give out and Studd crashes down on him 1..2..3! Studd gives Siva his first loss in the USWA. Winner of the Match- Big John Studd Special Challenge Match Hercules Ayala vs. Tiger Jeet Singh The fans are cheering as Ayala is in the ring pumping his fists. There's a wild commotion as Singh comes down the aisle swinging his sword at the fans. An official gets in the way and Singh pushes him over. Singh starts stomping on him. Ayala runs outside and starts hammering away on Singh as his sword goes flying. Both men just brawl all around the outside and into the crowd. Security swarm them as they try to get control. It's a wild scene. After the craziness the match is thrown out. Official Ruling- NO CONTEST The Armstrong's vs. "The Mastermind" Ron Fuller and The Syndicate The fans go crazy as Bullet Bob returns to action with his sons. Fuller and the Syndicate are stalling on the outside. The bell rings and the Armstrong's run out after them. Fists are flying as the Armstrong's whip up on Fuller and the Syndicate. Bob is all over Fuller. He slams Fuller's head on the apron then atomic drops him into the steel post! The ref finally gets control. Fuller is lying on the apron. Armstrong's are all over the Syndicate. Each Armstrong shines as they use quick tags to keep control. The tide finally turns when Young nails Scott with a forearm to the back of the head from the apron. Fuller demands the tag. Fuller works over Scott while taunting Bob. Bob runs in but the Ref guides him back as Fuller and the Syndicate triple team Scott. Fuller swings Scott to the ropes and puts him down with a kick to the mid section. Brad runs in and dropkicks Fuller. Adias and Young run in as does Bob and the fight is on. Ref gets control. Scott dives over and tags in Bob! Fuller realizes what just happened and tries to run back but Bob grabs him and unloads on him with punches. Bob winds up and sends Fuller flying with an uppercut. Fuller fly's back and tags in Adias. Adias runs in but Bob punches him down. Young runs in but Brad cuts him off and punches him to the corner. Fuller staggers up on the apron. Bob swings Adias into Fuller. Fuller goes flying off the apron as Bob rolls up Adias 1..2..3! After an Armstrong celebration, Fuller is yelling at Young then leaves. Young yells at Adias then exits. Winners of the Match- The Armstrong's Intermission Tommy "Wildfire" Rich vs. "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley A lot of fans paid for this one and these guys don't disappoint. It's a back and forth fight that goes in and out of the ring. Rich has things going his way as he slams Cooley then goes to the top rope. Cooley staggers up and Rich drops him with an elbow to the top of the head 1..2..Kick Out. Rich swings Cooley to the ropes and goes for the Thesz Press but Cooley holds on and hot shots Rich on the top rope! Both men are down. Rich staggers up but Cooley unloads on him with punches. Cooley vertical suplexes Rich then goes to the top rope. Cooley fly's off with an elbow drop 1..2..Rich barely gets his shoulder up. Cooley swings Rich to the ropes and clamps on a sleeper! Rich's arms are flailing and he hits the Ref. The Ref goes down. Cooley has the sleeper locked on tight and Rich is fading. Wait a minute! Somebody runs to the ring and climbs to the top rope! It's JOHNNY RICH! What's he doing here? Johnny jumps off and nails Cooley on the back of his head. Johnny drags Tommy on top of Cooley. Johnny picks up the Ref and throws him over. The Ref is woken up and slowly counts 1..2..3! Johnny grabs Tommy and helps him out of the ring then raises his arm as the fans throw trash at them. Winner of the Match- Tommy Rich The Grapplers w/The Nightmare vs. The Medics w/Dr. Troy Graham Hard hitting match up as the tide turns several times. Nightmare does his job and prevents Graham from interfering a few times. Medics are in control as they work over and double team Grappler 1. Grappler 1 finally makes the hot tag and Grappler 2 cleans house. Grappler 2 swings off the ropes but Graham trips him. Grappler 2 staggers into a high knee from Medic 1. Nightmare runs over with a chair and nails Graham! The Medics are double teaming Grappler 2. Grappler 1 runs in but the Ref guides him back. Nightmare hits the ring and drops Medic 1 with the chair. Medic 1 is on his knees as Grappler 2 cradles him while Grappler 1 runs over and clotheslines Medic 2 over the top rope. The Ref counts 1..2..3! Graham is reeling but also throwing a fit. Winners of the Match- The Grapplers Central States Title Bout "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (C) vs. "The Foreman" Spike Huber Huber has made some negative comments about Orndorff the past few weeks. Huber stands in the ring holding his sledgehammer and calling himself the boss. The fans roar as Orndorff walks down the aisle. The bell rings. Huber walks right up and gets in Orndorff's face. Huber pushes Orndorff then makes the mistake of gloating to the crowd. Huber turns around and Orndorff clotheslines him down. The fans cheer as Orndorff hoists Huber up and piledrives him down 1..2..3! The fans are up and cheering as Orndorff holds his title high. WHAM!!! DICK SLATER nails Orndorff from behind! Slater puts the boots to Orndorff then hurls him out of the ring. Slater takes off his boot and waits on the apron. Orndorff staggers up as Slater jumps down and nails Orndorff's head with his boot. Orndorff is bleeding. Slater gets in the ring, picks up the Central States title and holds it up while the fans boo. Winner of the match and still Central States Champ- Paul Orndorff USWA Tag Team Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. The Master G's Karachi Vice taunt the fans as they wait for the Master G's. George Wells gets in the ring with a confused look. He's talking with the Ref and the announcer. Karachi Vice walk over and start yelling at everybody. The announcer addresses the crowd that Gerry Morrow isn't here tonight. Gama gets the mic. Gama: What is this? We came here to retain our titles and you're telling me that your partner is to scared to show up? You are nothing but cowards! Wells grabs the mic. Wells: I'm no coward! I'll take you both on if I have to! The fans cheer. The Ref asks Wells if he's sure. Wells nods and is ready to go. The bell rings. Wells starts blasting away on Gama but Makhan nails Wells from behind. They put the boots to Wells! They double slam him. Gama goes to his corner. Makhan slams Wells, swings off the ropes and hits a body splash! Makhan tags in Gama. Gama applies the camel clutch! The Ref sees Wells is out and signals for the bell. Gama stomps on Wells. Makhan swings off the ropes and hits another body splash! The fans boo as Karachi Vice hold up their titles. Winners of the Match and still USWA Tag Team Champs- Karachi Vice USWA Heavyweight Title Bout If Tully gets DQ or C.O. he will lose the title Tully Blanchard (C) w/Baby Doll vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler The fans reaction during the intros couldn't be more opposite. Tully is practically booed out of the building while Lawler's cheers are defining. I mean this is Memphis. The bell rings and Baby Doll steps in front of Lawler. Baby Doll is going off on Lawler which allows Tully to sucker punch him. The Ref gets Baby Doll out of the ring. Tully kicks Lawler several times then hangs his head on the bottom rope. Tully chokes Lawler on the rope then kicks away. The Ref backs Tully off which allows Baby Doll to give Lawler one heck of a slap. Tully slams Lawler, hops up on the middle ropes and crashes down with a knee drop 1..2..Kick Out. Tully hurls Lawler out of the ring. The Ref is warning Tully. Baby Doll runs over and kicks Lawler. Tully goes to the outside. Tully grabs Lawler and is going for a piledriver but Lawler back drops him over. Both men are reeling. Both men slowly rise. Baby Doll runs over and is going to his Lawler but Lawler grabs Tully and spins him around as Baby Doll hits Tully! The fans cheer as Lawler hurls Tully back in the ring. Lawler gets in the ring and pulls the strap down. Tully staggers up and Lawler punches away, swings Tully to the ropes and puts him down with a big punch then follows with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Lawler clamps on a headlock and nails Tully with several punches then lets go as Tully just falls down. Lawler swings Tully into the corner and charges in but Tully lifts his knees and Lawler hits headfirst. Tully regroups then hurls Lawler back out of the ring. The Ref is all over Tully. A furious Baby Doll chokes Lawler. Tully goes to the outside, picks up Lawler and slams him headfirst into the steel post. Lawler is busted open. Tully rolls Lawler back in the ring. Tully hoists Lawler up and drops him with a delayed vertical suplex 1..2..Lawler gets his shoulder up. Tully and Baby Doll are screaming at the Ref. Tully goes crazy and starts choking Lawler. Tully hoists Lawler up and goes for the sling shot suplex but Lawler starts punching away at the mid section. The fans are up and cheering as Lawler punches his way out. Lawler body slams Tully and needs to shake the cobwebs. A bloody Lawler pumps his fists to the roaring crowd. Tully staggers up and Lawler hits him with several Memphis style punches. Lawler swings Tully to the ropes and back drops him. Tully staggers up and Lawler scoop slams him. Baby Doll jumps on the apron. Lawler walks over and warns her. The Ref goes over and is yelling at Baby Doll. Tully staggers up then runs over and attempts a high knee but Lawler moves and Tully nails Baby Doll! Lawler punches away on Tully, swings him to the ropes and nails him with a back elbow smash. Lawler swings off the ropes and hits a jumping knee drop. Lawler hops on the middle ropes and bounces up and down. Huge roar as Lawler crashes down on Tully with a flying fist drop 1..2..3!!!!!! Massive POP!!!!!! Lawler is elated as the Ref hands him the title. A bloody Lawler looks at the title, smiles then holds it up the the roaring fans. Winner of the Match and new USWA Champion- Jerry Lawler

Well my friend, you certainly went out with a bang! WrestleMania was a huge success! I popped right off the bat with Tina Turner opening the event. Excellent choice. DJ and Mr. Magnificent battle to a hard fought draw. I enjoyed this lower card program and this match at this huge event gave both men a chance to shine. Super Destroyers take down the Hillbillies. Super Destroyers are already a threat to the titles. WOW! Atlas has a major showing as he takes down Fuller in a matter of seconds! Atlas made a huge statement tonight. Islanders defeat the Fantastics is an instant classic. I knew this would be a show stealing match and man did it deliver! First title change of the night as The Hammer takes down the Strongman Patera! Valentine worked a very smart match and deserved that win. The 6 man tag match was a perfect Mania type match. I know the fans blew the roof off the place when Slaughter took Sheik down with the cobra clutch. I have to give it to the Sheik, he made good on the stipulation and waved the American flag. Looks like Blassie and the Russians weren't to happy about it. In a fun match, Superstar gets the decision but is left laying by Kazaharu's mist. Good Grief! Tito and Shultz went at it! Awesome brawl! Tito puts up one heck of a fight but lucky for Shultz he found that wrench. This match was off the charts! Andre dismantles the Giant Machine! The post match is the real story as Giant Haystacks arrives! Two undefeated giants going at it...YES! Bulldogs and Von Erichs is a true dream match! This match was incredible and is a strong candidate for match of the night. Von Erichs win the titles!!!! Man, what a great match. LOL, Candyman gets in his moments but once Bundy got focused he was just to much to handle. Bundy is a serious contender now. Backlund vs. Bruno! The match we've all been waiting for! Loved the intros. The match was filled with drama and tension. Backlund's plan was working but Bruno was just to motivated. The finish totally works! Bruno is the new WWF champion! What a way to end WrestleMania! You talk about the fans going home happy, this is how you do it. Outstanding job Bleh! I've really enjoyed all your hard work. Thank you for giving us this amazing blow off show. Good luck with everything.

USWA TV @ The Civic Center Knoxville TN 7-3-85 Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to a special edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA Network. As you all know, the USWA will be at the Mid South Coliseum tomorrow night for our big Independence day show. We'll be hearing from a number of wrestlers appearing on that show. Tonight's action will be non stop as we have 5 big matches including a rematch for the TV title as Tony St. Clair defends against Rip Oliver. In a match to determine the Central States 6 Man Champions, The Elite will take on The Club and Buzz Tyler. RPMS and the Fabulous Blondes will go at it in a tornado match. Recent rivals Bob Roop and Yoshiaki Yatsu will square off. Let's get to the action right now with a big time tag team match up. American Made vs. The Royal Battens w/Les Thornton Battens and Les get a lot of boos as Les helps Sir Mark and Sir Brad take off their Union Jack Vests. Boos turn to cheers as Kirchner and Kernodle hit the ring waving the American flags. After a lot of verbal sparring the bell rings and fists start flying. American Made control the early portion as they have the Battens bumping all over the place. Things take a turn when Les reaches in and trips Kernodle, who staggers into a snap suplex by Sir Mark. The Battens spend a good amount of time double teaming and working over Kernodle. Sir Brad swings Kernodle to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Kernodle leapfrogs over then makes a diving tag to Kirchner! Kirchner is on fire as he hammers away on Sir Brad and puts him down with a clothesline. Sir Mark runs in and Kirchner clotheslines him down. Les gets on the apron and Kirchner runs over and grabs him by his shirt. Sir Brad nails Kirchner from behind. Sir Mark gets up but Kernodle rushes over and pummels him to the corner. All four men are going at it while the Ref is trying to get control. He guides Sir Mark back to his corner. Kernodle nails Sir Brad from behind with a forearm blast. Kirchner hoists Sir Brad up and executes a fallaway slam! The Ref runs over and counts 1..2..3! Les is having a fit while the fans cheer American Made. Commercial Break Lance: What a way to kick off the show and this Independence day weekend as American Made get a big win over the Royal Battens. American Made are defiantly in line for a tag team title shot. Speaking of that, we have pre recorded comments from the USWA champs Karachi Vice as they prepare to defend against the Master G's on Saturday. Karachi Vice are standing in front of a USWA logo. Makhan: Only a day away until we obliterate the Master G's! Gama, do these guys really think they have a chance? Gama: No chance whatsoever! We cannot be stopped! We are a united and focused unit. Nobody will take these titles from us! That I can guarantee! Karachi Vice have big plans and this so called Independence day is only the beginning! Get ready USWA because we are taking over! Lance: Ok, very ominous words from the champs. The tag team division is so competitive right now and this next match proves that. Tornado Match The Rock n Roll RPMS vs. The Fabulous Blondes This is a wild one as these teams start off with fists flying. The match is all over the place both in and out of the ring. The action is fast paced and intense. After a few minutes everybody is bleeding and outside the ring fighting. Regal slams Davis's head on the apron and rolls him into the ring. At the same time Lane pushes Donovan into the steel post and hurls him into the ring. Regal executes a Northern Lights Suplex at the same time Lane executes a cradle suplex on Donovan. The Ref jumps down and counts the pin on both men 1..2..3! What just happened? There's a lot of confusion as the Ref is talking with the announcer. The announcer: Since a member of both teams were pinned, the referee's official decision is a draw. A draw. Chaos ensues as both teams start fighting again into the commercial break. Commercial Break Lance: That was one heck of a match we just saw. Obviously those teams issues are far from over. Speaking of issues, we're going to hear some comments from Hercules Ayala who has a special challenge match tomorrow night against the evil Tiger Jeet Singh. But first lets show you some graphic footage of Singh's horrible assault on Carlos Colon. Footage is shown of Singh throwing a fireball in Colon's face. Colon had to vacate the Central States title and now is at home in Puerto Rico recovering from his burns. Ayala: Singh! You crossed the line! Everybody knows Colon and myself were involved in some of the bloodiest ring wars of all time. But we did it with our fists! I don't like Colon and he don't like me but we share respect for each other. There is nothing I respect about you Singh and you will pay dearly tomorrow night! I promise you! Lance: A very determined Hercules Ayala. Singh has unleashed a beast and he might be sorry he did that. I understand comments were sent to us from Singh. Let's hear them right now. Singh:(swings his sword around) I have ruled Japan for years and that scum Carlos Colon comes in and tries to humiliate me! He paid dearly! Nobody gets the upper hand on me! Nobody! Antonio Inoki will tell you that! Now Ayala wants to get involved! That is very good because I will make him suffer and scream and beg for mercy but I will not give it to him! Ayala! You do not know what you are dealing with! You will find out soon enough! Commercial Break Lance: I think we're going to need extra security for that Singh/Ayala match. Fans this next match should be a good one. Yoshiaki Yatsu vs. Bob Roop Both men show off their amateur wrestling backgrounds during the opening minutes with neither man gaining an advantage. During a break, Roop sucker punches Yatsu and proceeds to work him over. Roop pounds away, swings him to the ropes and flips him over with a knee to the mid section. Roop follows with a gut wrench suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Roop swings him to the corner and charges in but Yatsu moves and Roop hits hard. Yatsu regroups. Roop staggers up and Yatsu nails him with a kick to the stomach and executes his own gut wrench suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Yatsu continues to work Roop over, then swings him to the ropes and goes for a back drop but Roop stops and drops an elbow on his head. Both men are staggering around. They regain their senses and start slugging it out. Roop is hitting forearm blasts while Yatsu is hitting palm strikes. The fans are into it. Roop gets the upper hand and grabs Yatsu behind the waist but Yatsu nails him with a back elbow, spins around, grabs Roop by his waist and executes a back suplex 1..2..3! He got him! The fans give Yatsu a big pop! Roop staggers up against the ropes. He looks over at Yatsu and gives him a slight nod before exiting. Lance: Another outstanding match as Yatsu gains a big victory over Bob Roop. Speaking of great matches. Tomorrow night you'll see Tommy Rich take on Wendell Cooley in what has become a personal rivalry that stems back to when Cooley sent Johnny Rich packing. Let's hear from Wendell Cooley. Cooley is standing in front of a USWA logo. Cooley: Tommy, when you first showed up and offered your hand in friendship I really thought you were sincere. But then you attacked me and left me laid out. Tomorrow night will be a different story as we fight face to face. What I did to your cousin will be nothing compared to what I do to you! Commercial Break Match for the Central States 6-Man Titles The Elite w/Arnold Skaaland vs. The Club and "Avalanche" Buzz Tyler Lot's of history between these teams so it's only fitting they're wrestling for the 6 man titles. Club and Tyler have control in the early minutes with cohesive teamwork. Tide turns when Gagne (from the apron) nails Tyler with a knee to the back. The Elite go to work. Hart, Gagne and Sammartino look like a well oiled machine as they work Tyler over. Skaakland gets his distractions in as the Elite pull out some rule breaking tricks. The Club have enough and charge over. It's a pier six brawl! The Ref finally gets control. Tyler dives over and tags in George. Sammartino backpedals but George is all over him. George tags in Steve O. They swing Sammartino to the ropes and double back drop him. They tag in Tyler. Tyler hits a body splash 1..2..Hart and Gagne break it. It's another pier six brawl! Skaaland gets on the apron and the Ref runs over to warn him. Hart lowblows Steve O and hurls him out of the ring. Hart nails George from behind. George is staggering and Gagne sends him out of the ring with a high dropkick. The Elite triple team Tyler and hoist him up on Sammartino's shoulder. Sammartino powerslams him over. The Ref turns around 1..2..3! The Elite are the new Central States 6-Man Champs! Commercial Break Lance: Alright, with me are the new 6 man champs. Arnold, I'm sure this feels pretty good. Skaaland: (rubs his eyes with his towel like he's wiping tears) I cant tell you how proud I am of these boys. They have a very special bond and I'm the only one who saw that. I've turned them into champions! Boys, you'll never have to live in your father's shadows ever again! Gagne: You people out there will never understand what it's like to be us. You'll never understand the pressures we've had to live with. Bruce and David are family. Arnold, we owe this all to you. Hart: Arnold, thank you! You made me believe in myself and brought the Elite together. All those years I wasted trying to live up to the Hart name. Now its time to be elite. Greg, David, we did it brothers. Sammartino: (Pauses and smiles) This feels so good! I'm a champion! I belong to something special now. Arnold, Greg, Bruce, we did it! We really did it! Skaaland and the Elite embrace for awhile. Skaaland wipes their foreheads with their towels then hugs them again. Lance: Ah ok, we'll be right back. Commercial Break Lance: Fans, tomorrow night Tully Blanchard will defend the USWA title against Jerry Lawler. If Tully is disqualified or counted out, he will lose the title. Let's hear comments from both men. Tully: Every since I came to the USWA, Jerry Jarrett has had it in for me. Always keeping me from the title. Well Jarrett, cream always rises to the top brother and here I am (Holds up the title) But oh no you just couldn't handle it. Your golden boy Lawler gets not one but two shots and he fails. So what do you do? You come up with these stupid stipulations. Oh yea anything to get this strap on your little puppet. Lawler! You will fail again my friend. I am the superior wrestler. I will out class and simply out wrestle you. This is your last shot Lawler! Oh I cant wait to beat you in your own backyard. I'm going to relish that. Then it's all over for you. Never again! Let's go Baby Doll. Lawler: Tully, just what goes on in that delusional mind of yours? You never beat me. You're nothing but a coward who let's his woman do his fighting. You're a disgrace to the title. Yea Memphis is my backyard and I'm the King there. It's time for a king's reign and Tully it starts with you in Memphis baby! Commercial Break Main Event TV Title Bout Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair w/Les Thornton vs. "Crippler" Rip Oliver These two battled to a draw last week so Jarrett decided to book a rematch. The bell rings but Les is still in the ring yelling at Oliver. Oliver sends Les through the ropes with a big punch! Tony runs up but Oliver turns around and punches away, swings him to the ropes and back drops him. Tony staggers up and Oliver scoop slams him, swings off the ropes and hits a flying knee drop 1..2..Tony gets his shoulder up. Oliver swings Tony into the corner and charges in with a clothesline. Oliver swings Tony to the opposite corner and charges in with another clothesline. Oliver hip tosses Tony over then hops on the middle ropes. Les runs over and grabs Oliver's foot. Oliver kicks Les away then goes to the outside. Oliver grabs Les and just starts pounding away on him! The fans are up and cheering. Oliver picks up Les and slams him on the concrete! The bell rings. Lance: Oh no, Rip Oliver has been counted out. What a shame. Tony St. Clair rolls out of the ring and gets his TV title. Tony holds the title up with a big smile. Oliver runs over and puts Tony down with a clothesline! Lance: Well, Oliver didn't get the title but he did leave both Tony St. Clair and Les Thornton laid out. I guess that's a moral victory. Well fans, what a program. I cant wait to see you all at the Mid South Coliseum. There will sure be a lot of fireworks in the ring. Independence Day Show Mid South Coliseum 7-4-85 USWA Heavyweight Title Bout- If Tully gets DQed or C.O. he will lose the title Tully Blanchard (C) w/Baby Doll vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler USWA Tag Team Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. The Master G's Central States Title Bout "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (C) vs. "The Foreman" Spike Huber The Grapplers w/The Nightmare vs. The Medics w/Dr. Troy Graham Tommy "Wildfire" Rich vs. "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley Special Challenge Match Hercules Ayala vs. Tiger Jeet Singh Bullet Bob returns!!!! The Armstrong's vs. "The Mastermind" Ron Fuller and The Syndicate Big John Studd vs. "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi "Diamond" Timothy Flowers vs. "Sweet" Norvell Austin The Vin Man Vinnie Valentino vs. Gino Brito Jr.

So much good stuff happening in Pacific! Oh man the seeds for Waylon are planted! This will be awesome! I loved this gimmick and if Spivey had done this in his prime it would of been one of the greatest gimmicks of all time. I'm really glad you're going with this, especially during this era. Hot Stuff pulls out a win over Jake but it's clear this is far from over. Up next Gary Hart gives one of his best interviews I've ever read. Loved the background on Kabuki. Kabuki vs. White Angel is going to be a big time feud. BTW, it's cool seeing more interviews on your shows. You pull them off so well. Snuka and Haynes are heading into a brutal feud. Knobbs and Gaylord accept the Playboy's offer. I'm going to keep my eye on this. Rose is the best LOL. Great TV main event as R and R finally get a decisive win over Badd Co. On to LA, Just like that White Angel sends Kendo packing. That's a huge hit on Gary Hart. Spivey is going over the deep end. I don't think the Brigade will be able to control him. Yamada sends Fuchi out of Pacific. These guys put on some classics. Muraco wins this round over Bam Bam. It's a lot of fun watching these two hammer away on each other. Texas Red continues taking on all comers. This time Easy Ed goes down. Leo is giving Gordy a serious challenge. I'm up for another match. To Santa Barbara, I'm glad you picked up Busick. I love this guy. Steamboat defeats Freebird Hayes. I know he's got his eye on another Freebird. Loved the 2 out of 3 falls main event. Smothers has become a threat and gives Orton a fight but that crafty Orton retains. Awesome stuff Rain.

Solid card in Fresno. That Nord and Blackwell team is just devastating! What a match between Golden and Dundee. Poffo and Mando might of stole the show tonight. Awesome main event! WOW! Were seeds just planted for a Gordy/Steamboat title program? If so...YES!

USWA TV @ The Civic Center Knoxville TN 6-26-85 Footage is shown from the Reunion Arena as Paul Orndorff defeats Dick Slater to become the Central States Champ. Also shown is Tully Blanchard intentionally getting DQed in his title defense with Jerry Lawler. Lance Russell: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA Network. We've got a lot to talk about and plenty of action. Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff is the new Central States Champion. We'll be hearing from him tonight. Siva Afi returns to action. The Armstrong's, Syndicate, Elite, Club, Buzz Tyler and the Royal Battens will all be in action. Our main event is a big one as Tony St. Clair defends the TV title against Rip Oliver. Right now I want to bring out the head of the USWA Jerry Jarrett. Jerry, I know you have a lot to talk about so the floor is yours. Jarrett: Thank you very much Lance. As you know the USWA will be at the Mid South Coliseum on July 4th for a big Independence Day event. I promised the fans a USWA title bout and that's exactly what they're going to get. Last weekend at the Reunion Arena, Tully Blanchard blatantly got himself disqualified in his match with Jerry Lawler. So on July 4th, Tully will defend the USWA title against Jerry Lawler and if Tully gets counted out or disqualified he will lose the title! Another match set for July 4th will be Hercules Ayala against Tiger Jeet Singh. Lance, I was in Japan last week with officials to discuss a punishment for Singh stemming from that horrible act perpetrated on Carlos Colon. I heard Ayala's plea and find it very admirable. Singh must face Ayala. Lance: Wow, a lot happening.... Boos as Tully Blanchard and Baby Doll come to the podium. Tully: Well will you look at this. I finally have Jerry Jarrett in the same room. I'm the USWA champ and this guy doesn't even return my phone calls. Jarrett: Tully, you know I just got back from Japan. Maybe you should be focusing on defending the title like a true champion instead of taking cheap ways out. Tully: Oh yea of course you would say that. Your boy Lawler just keeps coming up short and yet you keep giving him rematches. Now I know why Lawler is called the king because he's defiantly the king of excuses. Or is he the king of whining. Personally I think he's nothing but your puppet Jarrett and I'm telling you right now, if Lawler comes up short again he will never get a title shot again. My lawyers made sure of that. Oh no! What are you going to do Jarrett when your golden boy meal ticket cant get the job done again? Massive cheers as Jerry Lawler comes out. Lance: Take it easy Jerry. Lawler: You know, I wasn't going to come out but I just cant take it anymore. Tully, all you do is run your mouth, hide behind a woman and run away from fights. What kind of champ are you? The better question is, what kind of man are you? Tully goes forward but Baby Doll holds him back. Lawler: Yep, that's what I thought. Lawler heads out. Tully runs and nails him from behind! Tully stomps on Lawler. Jarrett is calling for security. Tully picks up Lawler and suplexes him on the concrete! Tully gets up and heads towards Jarrett. Lance: Relax Tully! Tully is yelling at Jarrett then actually pushes him! Security rushes over. Tully raises his arms and casually walks away. While Security is with Jarrett, Lawler is on his knees and Tully runs over and nails him with a knee to the side of the head! Tully and Baby Doll flee the wild scene. Commercial Break The Club and "Avalanche" Buzz Tyler vs. Stu Jersky, Dave D'Arco and Frank Stevens Steve O and Mike George swing Stevens to the ropes and double back drop him then tag in Tyler. Tyler swings off the ropes and hits a big splash for the pin! Lance: Impressive win. Boys, next week here on TV, you will face all 3 members of the Elite and the winners will be crowned the Central States 6 Man Champions. I know you've had your issues with Skaaland and his Elite. George: Yes we have but it's all going to pay off when we win those 6 man titles! Steve: It's our turn to shine and next week that's exactly what we're going to do. Tyler: That's right brothers! We've been training hard together and you just saw what we can do in the ring. Skaaland! Elite! Get ready! We sure the hell are! Commercial Break "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi vs. Trent Watkins Siva makes his first in ring appearance since that attack by Big John Studd at Parade of Champions. Siva hasn't lost a step as he works over Watkins with high flying offense. Siva body slams Watkins then goes to the top rope and crashes down with a diving headbutt for the pin! The fans cheer as Siva gives them a 'Hang Loose' sign and heads to the podium. Lance: Siva Afi, great to have you back. I want to remind everybody and Big John Studd that you are still undefeated in the USWA and you did win the Parade of Champions Battle Royal. On that note, gentlemen could you bring it out now. Officials bring out a trophy. Lance: Siva, this rightfully belongs to you. Siva: Thank you very much. This is amazing. I have worked very hard to remain undefeated and the battle royal win was one of my greatest moments. Then John Studd ruined everything! I'm not going to cry about it, instead I will do something about it! July 4th, it's you and me Studd and I plan on getting payback and remain undefeated! Commercial Break The Royal Battens w/Les Thornton vs. Carl Werner and Lou Simmons Battens get heat as they come out wearing their Union Jack vests. Les applauds them as the fans boo them. Battens are in sync tonight and finish things off with a double hot shot! Lance: Big win for the Royal Battens. Next week on a special TV episode, the Battens will face American Made. Also on the program, Bob Roop clashes with Yoshiaki Yatsu. Those two have been tearing it up across the territory. And listen to this, the Rock N Roll RPMS will face the Fabulous Blondes in a tornado match! Should be a action packed show. Fans, back to the ring. "The Foreman" Spike Huber vs. Todd Rooney Huber is all over his opponent and finishes him off with a powerslam off the ropes for the win! The fans boo as Huber grabs his sledgehammer and holds it up. Rooney is trying to regroup but Huber nails him on the back with his sledgehammer! Huber heads to the podium as the fans boo. Lance: There was no need for that. Come on Spike, what's gotten into you? Huber: Hey! Being the boss isn't easy, I have to establish a precedence around here! And it certainly has paid off. Tell them the good news Lance. Lance: I was getting to that. On July 4th, Paul Orndorff will defend the Central States title against you Spike Huber. Huber: You see! The boss works hard and gets rewarded. Orndorff! Your reign is going to be a short one buddy. I mean come on Lance. Look at my body. This is pure steal. It all comes from hard muscle labor. Mr. Blunderful just wants to look good. He's all show. You're looking at the real deal and soon to be Central States Champ! Commercial Break Lance: Fans, please welcome out the new Central States Champ Paul Orndorff. Massive roar as Orndorff raises his title high. Lance: Congratulations Paul. Orndorff: Thank you Lance. It feels pretty damn good. I just want to send best wishes to Carlos Colon and when he gets back a title shot is his. Now I heard Spike Huber out here shooting his mouth off. Let me tell you something punk, this body is hard earned. I earned my stripes on the grid iron and at the gym. You're in for a world of hurt come July 4th.... Boos as Dick Slater comes out. Slater: You've got some nerve Orndorff, coming out here wearing my title! Everybody except that stupid referee saw that my foot was under the rope when the count was made! You think I'm just going to let this slide? This isn't over! Not even close! Slater storms out. Orndorff: Slater! Anytime! Anyplace! Lance: Oh my, the Central States title has become a hot commodity. Back to the ring. Brad and Scott Armstrong vs. Ray Glader and William Hillman The fans are up and cheering as the Armstrong's are on fire tonight. Scott hits a missile dropkick on Hillman then tags in Brad. Brad hits the Russian Leg sweep and it's all over! The fans cheer as the Armstrong's head to the podium. Lance: Ok boys, July 4th Bullet Bob returns! Scott: Lance, I can tell you our dad is training hard and ready for action! Ron Fuller! Your days are numbered. Brad: Syndicate! I don't think you know what Ron Fuller got you into. July 4th you're heading into battle with the Armstrong's and boys it's going to be an explosive night you'll never forget! Fuller! The Bullet is coming for you! Lance: That should be a wild one. It all happens on July 4th at the Mid South Coliseum. The Beauty Shop when we return. Commercial Break The camera pans to a pink sign that says "The Beauty Shop" then pans down to Brenda Britton. Brenda: Hi everybody, week after week the ratings get bigger and bigger thanks to yours truly. However things might dip a bit tonight because my next guest just doesn't have the charisma of somebody like Diamond Timothy Flowers. Do your best and welcome out Sweet Norvell Austin. The fans cheer as Norvell comes out wearing a colorful suit and purple fedora hat. Brenda looks him over. Brenda: I cant figure it out. Why do they call you sweet? Norvell: Oh Brenda, I'll let the fans answer that. Norvell spins around and tips his fedora to the fans as they give him a huge cheer. Brenda: I still don't know but something I do know is you better be on the look out for Timothy Flowers. It seems he doesn't like you. I mean you do come off as kind of a clown. Norvell gets serious. Norvell: Let's get something straight! Yea, I like to have fun and have a good time but when I'm in that there ring, I'm all business! Your boy Timothy is going to find that out come July 4th! Brenda: Well we'll certainly see about that. We're all out of time. Until next week, toooooooooodles! Commercial Break The Elite w/Arnold Skaaland vs, Ryan Cox, Pete Moore and Sean Smith Elite just toy with their opponents. Gagne hits a high dropkick then tags in Sammartino. Sammartino executes a running powerslam then tags in Hart. Hart finishes things off with two backbreakers. Boos as Skaaland wipes their foreheads with his towel. Such arrogance. Commercial Break Lance: Looks like Skaaland has his men ready for next week's big match for the 6 man titles. Switching gears I want to bring out the former USWA tag team champs, the Grapplers. I understand you have some sort of announcement in regards to Dr. Troy Graham and his Medics. Grappler 1: Once again Graham is nothing but a thorn in our sides. Now we know how smart he is, I mean being a Doctor and all. But we think we came up with a pretty good plan. Grappler 2: We know Graham is a cheap shot artist and we know he will do anything he can to interfere and help his Medics cheat. So we have an insurance policy. This man will be wrestling right now and he'll be in our corner on July 4th. Grappler 1: We're talking about the Nightmare! And Graham, he's going to be your nightmare on July 4th! The Nightmare vs. Clint Jones Nightmare destroys his opponent. He swings Jones to the ropes and finishes him off with a lunging clothesline! Lance: What a debut by the Nightmare. Troy Graham better be prepared. Speaking of the 4th of July. Tommy Rich and Wendell Cooley will go at it. Cooley had some strong words for Tommy last week. Let's here some pre recorded comments from Tommy Rich. Rich: Cooley! Last week you said I should talk to my cousin about you. Well let me tell you this. If I did talk to good ol Johnny, he would tell me to give you a first class southern style Rich whipp'n! And that's what you're going to get on July 4th! A Wildfire whipp'n boy! Commercial Break Lance: Fans our main event is coming up but first I wanted to get in a word with Ron Fuller and the Syndicate. Boos as Fuller and the Syndicate come out. Lance: First off, Ron you have to be a bit worried that you'll be in the ring with Bullet Bob, Fuller: Worried? Why in the hell would I be worried. I put that man out of action. I've been beating that man up for years but he's like an annoying cockroach. He just keeps coming back. And now his brat kids are here. Well not all of them. Thanks to the Syndicate, little Stevie is no longer around. Lance: Speaking of the Syndicate. The Armstrong's think you have them involved in something way over their heads. Adias: Whoa Whoa Whoa! Over our heads? Aligning with the Mastermind Ron Fuller is a dream come true. He's going to take us all the way to the top baby! Young: This is our chance to prove our worth. Ron, we wont let you down. You can count on the Syndicate. Fuller: And you think I should be worried. Shame on you Lance! Lance: (pauses) Ok, TV title match when we come back. Commercial Break TV Title Bout Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair (C) w/Les Thornton vs. "Crippler" Rip Oliver Tony and Les really get in some heat as they stall and antagonize both the fans and Oliver. The bell rings but Tony and Les wave Oliver off as they converse. Oliver has enough, runs over, grabs their heads and knocks them together! Les stumbles through the ropes. Oliver grabs Tony, swings him to the ropes and back drops him. Tony staggers up against the ropes and Oliver clotheslines him over! Les runs over and helps Tony up. Les is yelling up at the Ref and Oliver. Tony gets on the apron. Oliver pounds away on him then suplexes him back in the ring. Oliver swings off the ropes and comes down with a knee drop 1..2..Tony gets his shoulder up. Oliver body slams Tony then hops up on the middle ropes. Les runs over and grabs Oliver's leg. Oliver fights it then kicks Les back. Oliver dives off the ropes with a flying knee drop but Tony moves. Tony regroups. Oliver limps up and Tony clips his knee from behind. Tony executes a gut wrench suplex and follows with a vertical suplex 1..2..Kick Out. Tony swings Oliver to the ropes and puts him down with a heels first dropkick. Tony slams Oliver then goes to the top rope. Tony fly's off and drops a elbow drop 1..2..Oliver gets his shoulder up! Tony and Les are berating the Ref. Tony picks up Oliver, swings him to the ropes but misses a clothesline, Oliver swings back and puts Tony down with a clothesline. Oliver shakes the cobwebs. Tony staggers up, Oliver grabs him, swings him to the ropes and nails him with a kick to the gut then follows with a swinging neckbreaker 1..2..Les reaches in and puts Tony's foot on the rope. Oliver is furious and runs out after Les. Oliver catches him and slams his head on the apron. Oliver gets on the apron and Tony nails him with a European uppercut then hurls him over the rope and into the ring. Tony goes to the top rope. Oliver staggers up and Tony lunges at him with a clothesline but Oliver ducks. Oliver goes to the top rope. Tony staggers up and Oliver nails him with his forearm blast 1..Ding Ding Ding! Lance: Oh boy the time limit has expired. What a match. I believe Rip Oliver was on the verge of winning the title. Oliver is in the ring obviously disappointed. Les is helping Tony to his feet. Jerry Jarrett comes to the podium. Jarrett: Lance that was a tremendous match and I've decided that there will be a rematch next week here on TV. Lance: Next weekend will be a huge 2 days of wrestling. You heard about the big matches set for next week's TV show and it continues the next night for our big independence day show at the Mid South Coliseum. Fans, I'll see you next week. Independence Day Show at the Mid South Coliseum USWA Heavyweight Title Bout- If Tully gets DQ or C.O if will lose the title Tully Blanchard (C) w/Baby Doll vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler USWA Tag Team Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. The Master G's Central States Title Bout "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff (C) vs. "The Foreman" Spike Huber The Grapplers w/ The Nightmare vs. The Medics w/ Dr. Troy Graham Tommy "Wildfire" Rich vs. "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley Special Challenge Match Hercules Ayala vs. Tiger Jeet Singh The Armstrong's vs. "The Mastermind" Ron Fuller and The Syndicate Big John Studd vs. "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi 'Diamond' Timothy Flowers vs. "Sweet" Norvell Austin The Vin Man vs. Gino Brito Jr.

Nice to see Taylor bounce back from his losses to Texas Red. Adams and Angel win round 1 against Kendo and Kabuki. I have a feeling Kendo and Kabuki are getting ready to unleash something evil. Oh man Spivey is losing it. Only a matter of time before he SNAPS! Del Ray gives Red a fight but the TV champ retains. I'm fully behind a R and R vs. Badd Co. feud. These guys are putting on some barn burners. Great main event! Bam Bam gets a strong pin on Muraco. I'm looking forward to another Gordy/Burke title match.

USWA adds Brian Adias to the trade block.

USWA places George Wells and Gary Young on the trade block.

USWA @ The Reunion Arena 6-20-85 Hercules Ayala vs. Dave Shelby Ayala destroys his opponent then clamps on the bearhug runs him into the turnbuckles and belly to belly suplexes him over for the pin! The Elite w/Arnold Skaaland and Bruce Hart vs. The Club w/Buzz Tyler After going at it for a few minutes chaos ensues as Bruce Hart tries to interfere but Buzz Tyler runs over and they start brawling on the outside. The Ref gets distracted by this which allows Skaaland to hand Gagne a loaded towel. Steve O has David up in an airplane spin but Gagne nails Steve with the loaded towel. George runs over and punches Gagne while David is on top of Steve. The Ref turns around and counts 1..2..3! Winners of the match- The Elite Bob Roop vs. "The Japanese Fury" Yoshiaki Yatsu These guys have been going at it on the loop. Tonight they work a very stiff match. Both wrestlers fight through the ropes and continue fighting on the outside as the Ref counts them both out. Official ruling- A Double C.O. "Crippler" Rip Oliver and American Made vs. TV Champ Tony "Simply the Best" St. Clair and The Royal Battens w/Les Thornton This match goes a solid 20 minutes. A pier six brawl happens. During the chaos, Oliver nails Sir Brad with a diving clothesline from the middle ropes to score the win! After the match, St. Clair nails Oliver with a high knee to the back before retreating. Winners of the match- Rip Oliver and American Made "The Mastermind" Ron Fuller vs. Brad Armstrong Brad wants some payback for his dad and he's all over Fuller in the opening minutes. Fuller comes back and takes pleasure in punishing Brad. The fans fire Brad up and he comes back with a flurry. Brad goes for a Russian Leg Sweep but Fuller holds on to the ropes and Brad crashes down hard. Fuller covers and puts his feet on the ropes 1..2..3! Winner of the match- Ron Fuller Tommy "Wildfire" Rich and "Diamond" Timothy Flowers vs. "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley and "Sweet" Norvell Austin Two feuds in one match. Rich avoids Cooley most of the match except when Flowers has him down then Rich takes advantage. Flowers and Norvell are going at it. Norvell knocks Flowers back to the corner with a dropkick. Flowers tags in Rich. Norvell quickly tags in Cooley. Rich tries to backpedal but Cooley catches him and unloads. Flowers runs in but Norvell is all over him. Rich rakes Cooley's eyes and goes for a slam but Cooley executes a quick cradle 1..2..3! Oh man Rich is livid! Winners of the Match- Wendell Cooley and Norvell Austin For the Central States Title "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff vs. "Dirty" Dick Slater Carlos Colon had to vacate the title due to the vicious attack by Tiger Jeet Singh. The USWA made a quick decision and signed this match. Slater attacked Orndorff on TV yesterday and tries to do the same here but Orndorff is ready and fires away on Slater. Orndorff is all over Slater with slams, elbow drops and knee drops. Orndorff reaches down to grab Slater but Slater grabs his tights and hurls him out of the ring. Orndorff tries to get back on the apron but Slater knocks him back with a baseball slide. Slater goes to the outside and hammers away on Orndorff then slams his head on the apron and rolls him back in the ring. Orndorff is bleeding. Slater hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with an elbow drop 1..2..Kick Out. Slater works Orndorff over with stomps and chokes. Slater hoists Orndorff up and vertical suplexes him back 1..2..Orndorff gets his foot on the rope. Slater berates the Ref. Slater goes for another suplex but Orndorff blocks it and suplexes Slater! The fans are behind Orndorff as he comes back and goes to town on Slater. Orndorff puts Slater down with a back elbow smash, picks him up and hits a gutwrench suplex but cant put Slater away. Slater hits Orndorff with a low blow then nails him with an uppercut. Slater continues his assault then hops on the middle ropes and goes for a knee drop but Orndorff moves. Both men are reeling. They stagger up and Orndorff grabs Slater and puts him down with a short arm clothesline. The fans go wild as Orndorff hoists Slater up and drops him with the PILEDRIVER 1..2..3! Slater's foot was under the ropes but the Ref didn't see it. Winner of the Match and new Central States Champ- Paul Orndorff! A bloody Orndorff gets a standing ovation as the Ref hands him the Central States title. Orndorff holds it up high. USWA Heavyweight Title Bout Baby Doll is banned from ringside Tully Blanchard (C) vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler Tully and Lawler have developed quite a hatred for each other and as soon as the bell rings fists are flying! Lawler unloads and sends Tully through the ropes with a big right punch. Lawler goes to the outside, picks up Tully and rams him shoulder first into the steel post. Lawler hurls Tully back in the ring. Lawler hops up on the middle ropes. Tully staggers up and Lawler puts him down with a double axehandle 1..2..Tully gets his shoulder up. Lawler swings Tully into the corner and charges in but Tully lifts both feet and nails the incoming Lawler. Tully regroups. Tully stomps on Lawler then rakes his boot across his face. Tully drops several consecutive elbows and covers 1..2..Kick Out. Tully is furious and starts choking Lawler. Tully chokes Lawler on the bottom rope then swings off the ropes and nails Lawler with a body guillotine. Tully executes a backbreaker then hops on the middle ropes and crashes down with a forearm drop 1..2..Lawler gets his shoulder up. Tully is irate and screams at the Ref. Tully slams Lawler then goes for the Sling Shot Suplex but Lawler starts firing away with punches. Lawler then back drops out of it. The fans are roaring as Lawler takes his strap down! Tully rises and Lawler unloads with his Memphis punches. swings Tully to the ropes and puts him down with a big fist. Lawler hops on the middle ropes and comes down with a stomp to Tully's chest. Lawler swings off the ropes and hits a jumping elbow drop 1..2..Tully gets his shoulder up then quickly rolls out of the ring. Tully is staggering and falling all over the place. Tully goes to the table and grabs his belt. The fans boo as Tully is walking out! Lawler and the Ref go to the outside. Then Tully blatantly hits Lawler with the belt in front of the Ref. The Ref signals for the DQ as the fans start throwing trash at Tully. Tully almost causes a riot as Lawler gets to his knees and Tully blasts him with the belt again! The heat gets so bad, Security has to come and escort Tully out of there. Winner of the match by DQ- Jerry Lawler. However Tully Blanchard remains USWA Champion. BOOOOOOOOO!

Oh man WrestleMania is shaping up to be one EPIC event!!! Giant Machine plays a little mind game with Andre. I agree with the commentators, this might not be the best strategy. Theatre of Pain! One of my all time favorites. I was wondering if the Superstar was going to get on the Mania card. He does! Great job with the history here as Graham's Kung Fu gimmick is brought up. Kazaharu will be a very interesting opponent for Graham. Graham better watch out for Jimmy Hart. I'm glad you went with the Super Destroyers gimmick. These guys will take the WWF by storm. Love the update with Mean Gene. He's doing a great job of hyping Mania. Like the recaps. More matches announced. The one I popped at was the Bulldogs and Von Erichs! Talk about a dream match. This will be a classic! Tito is fired up and ready for Dr. D. Their street fight is going to be a wild one. Ah yes the Gentleman's Club. I just knew this wouldn't end well. Fuller takes some cheap shots at Atlas but gets the scare of a lifetime when Atlas grabs him LOL. Fidel earns his money by saving Fuller. This episode got some serious heat. I can only hope we get a Mania match! Very well done. Patera vs. Valentine will no doubt be a stiff match. Ok I'm a huge Rocky fan so I absolutely loved the Bruno montage! That was awesome! And then we get probably the best Backlund promo I've ever read! Backlund calmly brings up some of his issues and then just looses it. That was insane! The end was icing on the cake as he stares at his reflection with a maniacal look. Priceless! You have done an incredible job building to Mania. Only 2 weeks to go!!!!!

Hito picks up a nice win. Cameron is going to have to regain his focus. What a bombshell! Kabuki is White Angel's father! This could be one of the most interesting programs in the entire game. Perez takes down Buddy Jack on TV. This is pretty big and solidifies Perez as a major player. I hope Flamboyance and the Guerreros have a long program. These teams are tearing the house down. Another great interview segment as the Playboy Club are set on ridding Pacific of Dan Spivey. IDK, an unhinged Spivey is a very dangerous man. Playboy Club better be careful. Vice Squad has been making some serious waves but Dundee's return might put a stop to that. Exciting main event as Smothers goes toe to toe with Orton. I like this match up and this could turn into an intense feud.

USWA releases Chief Joe Lightfoot and picks up Ted Allen

USWA TV @ The Civic Center Knoxville TN 6-19-85 Show opens with footage from Jackson as Tiger Jeet Singh throws a fireball at Carlos Colon's face! Chaos ensues as officials run in the ring to help Colon but Singh is beating them up and throwing them out of the ring. Lance: Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of USWA wrestling here on the USA Network. We all just witnessed that despicable and downright disgusting act by Tiger Jeet Singh. I understand Carlos is back home in Puerto Rico where he will undergo treatment for his burns. I have sad news to report and that is Colon will not be able to defend the Central States Title within the next 30 days therefore tomorrow night at the Reunion Arena, Paul Orndorff and Dick Slater will wrestle for the Central States title. We'll hear from both men later on. I just want to say Carlos Colon was a true fighting champ and didn't deserve this. We wish him a very speedy recovery. Singh isn't even employed in the USWA. I know Jerry Jarrett is in Japan right now trying to make sure Singh is severely punished for his deplorable actions. There's a buzz in the crowd as Hercules Ayala storms the podium! Ayala: Mr. Jarrett, you want to punish Tiger Jeet Singh? Then put him in the ring with me! Everybody knows that Carlos Colon and myself have been in many ring wars. We have beaten each other up and made each other bleed. I don't like Colon and he don't like me! But one thing we have for each other is respect! We fought like men, with our fists! Singh! You must pay for what you did! You crossed a line and I'm challenging to a fight on July 4th! Mr. Jarrett you talk to whoever you have to and make this happen! Ayala storms off and is getting cheered!?!? Lance: How about that! We haven't seen Ayala since Parade of Champions when he in fact lost to Colon in a taped fist match. Ayala is obviously a man who believes in respect. Ok, a lot happening tonight so let's get to the ring! "Diamond" Timothy Flowers vs. Trent Watkins Flowers takes off his glitter robe, sunglasses and bandana. He rubs his bald head and is ready for action. Flowers punches, kicks and stomps his opponent down while also taking time to antagonize the fans. Flowers back drops Watkins. Watkins staggers up and Flowers puts him down with a Cutter to win the match! Commercial Break Lance: Fans I want to remind you that the USWA will be at the Reunion Arena this weekend. You will see Paul Orndorff and Dick Slater wrestle for the Central States title. Also a big return match as Tully Blanchard defends the USWA title against Jerry Lawler and Baby Doll will be banned from ringside. Joining me now is the King Jerry Lawler! Huge ovation as Lawler comes out and raises his fist. Lance: Well King, you get your big rematch this weekend. Last time Baby Doll interfered and caused a DQ but this weekend she will be banned from ringside. Lawler: I've always known Tully Blanchard was a coward and of course he proves it by allowing a woman to make sure he holds on to the title. He's a disgrace to that title and I'm going to make sure honor is restored when I take that title from him! Boos as Tully and Baby Doll walk out. Tully: And here we are again! Poor Lawler doesn't get the job done so he goes crying to his best buddy Jerry Jarrett. And of course Jarrett gives his golden boy what he wants. What a sham! Why is Baby Doll banned? She's a licensed manager! I cant believe all the shady politics and back room dealings that goes on here. Nick Bockwinkel tried to warn me. Boy was he right. Unless your name is Lawler, you'll never get a fair shake. Hey Lawler, what dirty secret do you have on Jarrett? There's got to be something. There's something going on with the two of you and it's pretty damn strange. Wait....he's not really your dad is he? Lawler punches Tully!!! Tully is down. Lawler puts his knee on Tully's chest and unloads with punches! Prelim wrestlers run out to stop this. Commercial Break The Master G's vs. Neil Johnson and Willie Lopez George and Gerry are in total synch tonight. The fans cheer as they finish things off with a double running tackle! Lance: Master G's come on over. I have some great news for you. On July 4th at the Mid South Coliseum, you two will get a tag team title shot against Karachi Vice. Wells: Lance, Gerry and I have worked really hard to get to this point and brother we're ready for some gold baby! Morrow: That's right! We've been a solid and cohesive unit and come July 4th we'll be champions! Commercial Break Lance: Ok, the Master G's will get a title shot on July 4th at the big Independence Day Show. I want to bring in their opponents, the current champs, Karachi Vice. First I have to ask. Last time you gave an ominous warning to Carlos Colon, now what exactly is your relationship with Tiger Jeet Singh. Gama: It's none of your business! I gave Colon a fair warning out of the kindness of my heart and that fool did not listen! So he paid dearly! You see, Tiger Jeet Singh cannot be controlled! Hercules Ayala made a grave mistake by getting involved and he will find that out very soon. You do not provoke a beast! Makhan, tell all these idiots what we will do to the Master G's. Makhan: They will be no challenge whatsoever! We will annihilate them and there will be nothing left of the Master G's! Lance: Ok, two very intimidating men. I have a feeling there's more to their relationship with Tiger Jeet Singh and that could be trouble. Back to the ring. Bob Roop vs. Chief Joe Lightfoot Lightfoot frustrates Roop with a series of hip tosses and dropkicks. Every time Roop tries to get the advantage, Lightfoot counters. Lightfoot swings Roop to the ropes and puts him down with a chop. Lightfoot swings off the ropes and goes for a splash but Roop sticks his knees up. Roop regroups and takes control. Roop executes a shoulder breaker 1..2..Roop lifts Lightfoot up as the fans boo. Roop executes another shoulder breaker 1..2..3! Roop stomps down on Lightfoot's shoulder, hoists him up and hits another shoulder breaker! Massive boos as Roop hoists Lightfoot up again. The Ref is yelling at Roop. Cheers as Yoshiaki Yatsu hits the ring and kicks Roop's back! Lightfoot falls on Roop. Yatsu picks up Roop and unleashes a series of palm strikes before Roop falls through the ropes. Yatsu stands over Lightfoot as Roop clears the cobwebs and yells up at Yatsu. Lance: I for one am glad Yatsu showed up. Roop could of seriously injured Lightfoot. I know Roop and Yatsu will go at it again soon. Right now I want to bring out Brad and Scott Armstrong. Boys, I hear you have a special announcement. Brad: You bet we do Lance! You know we've been locking horns with the Syndicate and that snake Ron Fuller always wants to stick his nose in things. Fuller! We've also been listening to your sick comments about our dad. Well guess what? On July 4th, Bullet Bob will be back! That's right! It's the Armstrong's vs. The Syndicate and you Ron Fuller! Scott: We're coming for you Syndicate! And Ron, the Bullet is all yours buddy! Lance: Wow! Bullet Bob returns on July 4th. I wouldn't want to be Ron Fuller that night. Commercial Break "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley vs. Todd Rooney The fans are up and cheering as Cooley hits a dropkick on Rooney. Cooley grabs Rooney and executes an overhead back suplex. Cooley wrenches on a headlock and hits a running bulldog for the pin! Cooley pumps his fists to the fans and heads to the podium. Cooley: July 4th! It's me and you Rich! I hoped you called your cousin because he would tell you the fight you have coming. Believe me brother, I'm bringing a fight that you cant imagine. Lance: Looks like Tommy Rich isn't the only one fired up around here. The Beauty Shop when we return. Commercial Break The camera pans to the pink "Beauty Shop" sign then down to Brenda Britton. Britton: As I told you last week, the ratings are going through the roof when the Beauty Shop comes on. This week, I'm expecting record numbers because my guests are The Elite led of course by Arnold Skaaland. Skaaland (wearing a cheap suit and holding a towel) comes out with Greg Gagne, David Sammartino and Bruce Hart (All wearing suits) Britton: Welcome gentlemen. Wow this is a thrill to be standing along side of greatness. Mr. Skaaland I have to say I think you're a genius. I mean last week you introduce Greg Gagne and David Sammartino and now you have acquired Bruce Hart. Just brilliant. Skaaland: Brenda, you may call me Arnold. And yes I believe I am a genius. I said it was time for Greg and David to shine and create their own legacy in this business. Then I told Bruce the same thing. Family got him hurt. Family let him down. It's time to focus on what Bruce can do. It's time all three of these men show the world why they are elite. You see, I can team any of these guys up and get an amazing combination. I can also have any of these three men go after single's titles. So yes that is brilliant. Britton: Boy, I'll say. Now listen to this. Brenda Britton gets all the hot scoops and everybody is hearing this first on my show. On the July 3rd TV show. Your boys the Elite will face those big dummies The Club and that big dope Buzz Tyler. The winners will be crowned the Central States 6 Man Champs! How's that sound? The Elite all smile and shake hands like they already won the match. Skaaland: You see, in only a matter of weeks, these gentlemen are champions! You made our day Brenda and you're invited to our big celebration party. Britton: Well that sounds just dandy. Until next week, toooooodles. Commercial Break The Medics w/Dr. Troy Graham vs. Gary Williams and Sam Smith Graham is on the outside, yelling at the fans and into the camera while the Medics destroy their opponents. Medic 2 gets on the middle ropes. Medic 1 catapults Smith up and Medic 2 nails him with a diving clothesline to get the easy pin! Boos as Graham instructs the Medics to inflict more punishment. The Medics double clothesline Williams over the top rope. They pick up Smith, swing him to the ropes and put him down with a double clothesline. Graham and the Medics go to the podium. Lance: Well Graham, your Medics really did a number in there but they have a tough task coming up on July 4th when they meet the Grapplers. Graham: Did you call me Graham? It's Doctor Graham you stooge! I earned my degree and I've earned the respect! Got it! Lance: (Rolls his eyes) Yea I got it. I want to show you some pre recorded comments from the Grapplers. Grappler 1: So Troy Graham is back and is looking for payback? Good luck boy because they only thing you're going to get is another beating! Grappler 2: You say we lost our killer instinct since losing to the Road Warriors? Hey we received an invitation to the Crockett Cup so we would like to extend an invitation to the Road Warriors. Anytime they want to come down here for a match well bring it on! We'll prove to them and the Medics why we're the greatest team in wrestling. Grappler 1: July 4th! We're going to take care of the Medics and then we're going to take care of you Graham! Lance: I don't think they lost anything. Graham: Oh really? Where are their titles? (Laughs) They're to easy. I've got them thinking about the Road Warriors when they better be focused on my Medics. They really are stupid! Commercial Break Lance: Fans please welcome out Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. Massive cheers as Orndorff comes out and gives them a double bicep pose. WHAM!!! He's nailed from behind by Dick Slater! Slater hammers on Orndorff then grabs him by his hair, runs with him and slams his head on the apron. Slater stomps on Orndorff as officials come out. Slater heads to the podium. Slater: That Central States title should be mine! It is mine! Orndorff! I'm going to beat you down and get that title because I deserve it! Slater storms off. Lance: Oh my. Ok, Orndorff and Slater will wrestle for the Central States title this weekend at the Reunion Arena. Fans, big main event for next week's show as Tony St. Clair will defend the TV title against Rip Oliver! Also, Siva Afi returns to action as he gets ready for Big John Studd on July 4th. Should be a great program. Before we go to commercial let's here from Vinnie Valentino. Vinnie is sitting on the beach while woman are massaging him and rubbing lotion on his back. Vinnie: Oh hey there, it's me the Vin Man and as you can see I'm getting my mind right for my blockbuster debut on July 4th. That means I will finally get rid of that square Gino Brito. I'm a man of the 80s and I'm the future of wrestling. There's no room for geeks like Brito. Out with the old and in with the new. See you all soon. Oh it's great to be me! Commercial Break Gino Brito Jr. vs. Mark Rolston Brito executes a shin breaker then clamps on the figure four to get the win. Brito heads to the podium. Lance: Well you saw the Vin Man again. Your thoughts Gino? Gino: He doesn't seem to be taking things seriously but on July 4th I'm going to knock the arrogance right out of him! Lance: I think Gino Brito is fed up and I don't blame him. Our tag team main event when we come back. Commercial Break The Rock n Roll RPMS vs. The Fabulous Blondes These teams put on a classic tag team match. It's fast paced and hard hitting. Lane swings off the ropes but Donovan nails him with a knee to the back from the apron. Lane staggers into a snap suplex by Regal. Regal tags in Donovan. Regal holds Lane as Donovan crashes down from the top rope with a double axehandle to the head 1..2..Kick Out. Donovan swings Lane to the ropes and flips him over with a knee to the mid section. Donovan executes a rib breaker then tags in Regal. They double slam Lane 1..2..Davis breaks it. Davis and Donovan start fighting as the Ref tries to break them up. The Ref guides Donovan back. Davis slams Regal which allows Lane to crawl over and make the tag. Davis is all over Regal. Swings him to the ropes and back drops him. Donovan runs in but Davis dropkicks him back. Regal slowly gets up and Davis hits a sunset flip 1..2..Donovan runs over and breaks it. Lane runs in and it's a pier six brawl. The Ref finally gets some control as he guides Lane back. Davis picks up Regal for a slam but Donovan runs over and clips the knee! Regal falls on Davis. The Ref runs over and counts 1..2..3! Boos as Donovan helps Regal out of the ring. They hug and celebrate like they just won the lottery. Lance: Well the Fabulous Blondes pull one over on the RPMS. I don't think things will end there between those teams. Fans, we'll have highlights next week from the Reunion Arena. Also next week the big TV title bout. And don't forget about the big Independence Day show on July 4th at the Mid South Coliseum. I'll see ya next week. Reunion Arena 6-20-85 USWA Title Bout- Baby Doll banned from ringside Tully Blanchard (C) vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler For the Central States Title "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff vs. "Dirty" Dick Slater Independence Day Show, Mid South Coliseum July 4th The USWA Title will be defended The Central States Title will be defended Matches signed USWA Tag Title Bout Karachi Vice (C) vs. The Master G's Tommy "Wildfire" Rich vs. "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley The Armstrong's vs. "The Mastermind" Ron Fuller and The Syndicate Big John Studd vs. "The Polynesian Prince" Siva Afi The Grapplers vs. The Medics w/Dr. Troy Graham Hercules Ayala vs. Tiger Jeet Singh- Pending on Jerry Jarrett's decision "Diamond" Timothy Flowers vs. "Sweet" Norvell Austin The Vin Man vs. Gino Brito Jr.

Good to see the Guerreros get back on the winning track. They were due. I'm hoping to see more Guerreros/Flamboyance matches. Perez keeps racking up wins. Talk about a wild and hard hitting 6 man tag! Great finish as Muraco and the Untouchables pull it off. I really like that Steamboat/Wiskowski match up. Steamboat continues his winning ways. Exciting main event to end the show. What a match! They battle to a draw but I'm sure these teams could of gone all night. Great stuff!

USWA puts Carlos Colon on the trade block.