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CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: EPISODE #14: June 10, 1988 The traditional CWA opening is played with some music being played as we see all the big stars of Memphis past hitting big moves. One exception is there is no Jerry “The King” Lawler in the intro. (As the show starts, with see Lance Russell and Dutch Mantell and Jeff Gaylord, Dutch Mantell’s bodyguard) Lance Russell: Yeeellow Everybody. Lance Rusell alongside Dirty Dutch Mantell. Fans, welcome to another great edition of championship wrestling. This is professional wrestling like it used to be and the way you like it. Dutch, why don’t you tell everybody what’s coming up in the next hour. Dutch: Before we talk about this week’s show, I want to go back to last week’s show where a major crime took place. Bill Dumbdee stole my bull whip. He stole my Shoo Baby! I demand that he return it to me today. That bull whip is a family heirloom and has been in my family for generations. Lance: Are you talking about the same bull whip you used to hit “Superstar” Bill Dundee with …. The same Bull Whip that you then used to attack “The Fab One” Steve Keirn with? Dutch: Were you even watching Lance? Those two cheaters were trying to show up Jeff and myself as Dumbdee obviously had a hold of Jeff’s tights as he went for the pin. Lance: Come on Dutch… just once in your life can you tell the truth. Suddenly Eddie Marlin, the general manager of Championship Wrestling, comes out. Lance: Eddie, I’m sure you have an opinion on this. Eddie: In fact I do. Here in championship wrestling we have very strict rules on the use of outside weapons. Dutch, this is not the first time you have used that bull whip in a match. The last time it was against “The Franchise” Shane Douglas and we gave you a pass as it was deemed that the bull whip was part of your wrestling attire…. But we did give you a stern warning that if you used it again, you would be punished. I’m here to announce that you have been fined $500 for your actions last week. Dutch: This is ridiculous. My team is cheated out of victory and nothing happens to our opponents. Nothing happens to the Lightening Express who then charged the ring and helped the original cheaters and then Bill Dumbdee commits a crime and you do nothing about it! Eddie Marlin: Dutch, your lies will get you nowhere. I spoke to Superstar just a little while ago and apologized on behave of Championship Wrestling for your actions. He accepted that apology and actually agreed to give you back the bull whip. Dutch: Well he better or Jeff and I were about to go back there and give him the beating of his life. Eddie: Oh you will get that opportunity. Dutch: What are you talking about Eddie. Eddie: Dundee did have one request, which I quickly granted considering your actions from last week. He wanted a match with you… today… in fact… a bull whip match where your bull whip is suspended on a pole in the corner of the ring and whoever gets it can use it in the match. Dutch: What are you insane? Do you know what that bull whip feels like when it rips off your skin. Eddie: Actually, no I don’t Dutch, but Bill Dundee does and he wants revenge… today. Oh and one more thing, Jeff Gaylord is banned from ringside! Eddie Marlin simply walks away as Dutch is throwing a hissy fit and Lance is having a good chuckle. Lance: There you go again Dutch. You stepped right in it. Fans, I know you’re looking forward to the match that Eddie Marlin just told you about but we have so much more. Boris Zhukov and Soldat Ustinov will be in tag action against Bo Dean and Luke Atkins. Rip Rogers with Terri Powers will be taking on Jimmy Del Ray. The Southern Heavyweight Champion, Nature Boy Buddy Landel will be taking on Shaun Simpson in a non-title match. Brad Armstrong will be taking on Shaska Whatley in a doozy of a match. We will also be hearing from Ron Wright who has promised to bring his tag team today to show why they deserve to be one of the teams in the Southern Tag Title tournament coming up on July 12th in the Mid-South Coliseum. Dick Slater will be here with a very important message for Buddy Landel. He says he also has a very interesting video regarding Tommy “Wildfire” Rich. That and much more. It looks like we are ready to go so let’s get to the ring. MATCH #1 Boris Zhukov & Soldat Ustinov destroy Bo Dean and Luke Atkins with the end coming by submission as Zhukov rag- dolled Dean in a Bearhug until Dean submitted. After the match, Zhukov and Ustinov praise Mother Russia for allowing them to come to this stupid country where it is so easy for them to become tag team champions and they can’t wait to destroy Steve Keirn and Bill Dundee to become the #1 team in the Southern Tag Team Tournament on July 17th. Commercials + Promos for upcoming events in Memphis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville When we come out of break, Jerry Jarrett is at the podium and gives us a complete rundown of next week’s big card at the Mid-South Coliseum and he also announces that one more tag team has been entered into the Southern Tag Team Tournament next month; The world famous and multi-times champions, the Assassins. Jarrett reminds us that the other teams that are already entered include The Lightening Express, Zhukov and Ustinov, the Japanese National tag team champions, along with the former Southern Tag Team Champions, Bill Dundee and Steve Keirn Dutch Mantell: Jarrett, I’m just reminding you that you agreed that if we beat the Lightening Express next week, my bodyguard Jeff and I will be team #6. Jerry Jarrett: How could I forget. You remind me every chance you get. Suddenly, Ron Wright comes wheeling in… followed by 2 men in non-descript masks. Ron Wright: Hold on… hold on just a minute. I got the next team for you right here. You promised me that if I brought my team here today they would be in the tournament. And here they are… the greatest team in wrestling today… Devil #1 and Devil #2. Jerry Jarrett: Now Ron, I think you are taking a few steps out of this application process. First, I told you I needed a team that has wrestled together before. You have no proof of that. I told you I needed to see them in action or at least a video tape of their skills to evaluate. You have not provided any of that. As far I can figure, this Devil’s Duo is just two random people who you want us to beat under contract so you can make money and continue to steal from all the good people of Tennessee. Ron Wright: Steal… Are you accusing me of stealing. I’m the leader of the Christian Wrestler’s Association. I have done a world of good for the people in this here neck of the country and you accuse me a being a criminal. I just don’t want all these other teams in the tournament to have an unfair advantage and go scouting my team when I don’t have the same chance to scout the other teams. I mean I think Jarrett purposely puts the competition in arenas without handicap ramps on purpose so I can’t a go and learn about how they rassle. Jerry Jarrett: Forgive me for being skeptical. I mean who could doubt the leader of the Christian Wrestler’s Association. Especially when he comes out with two Devils! Dutch Mantell: Hold on now Jarrett. I’m getting a little tired Jerry Jarrett: Then go take a nap. I’m getting tired of you too. Jarrett simple walks away. Dutch Mantell: Ron, I don’t know what to say. You’ve done everything he has asked you. I think he is just such an evil man that he doesn’t want you to get that money you need to get those hip and knee surgeries you so badly need. Lance Russell: Why don’t you two just follow the rules and then maybe you might just get what you want. Let’s get back to the ring. You two are making me nauseous. MATCH #2 Rip Rogers with Terri Powers defeats Jimmy Del Ray with the Ripperplex Prior to the match, Terri, who is wearing a black silk robe takes the house mic. Terri: I know, I know, week after week Rip has come out here and given the overweight, undereducated woman of Tennessee the thrill of a lifetime. Well, I guess now it’s my turn. All you old men in the stands and out there in tv land, go tell your fat old lady to take a hike. Go put your bratty kids to bed. And then you get real close. If your out there in the audience, scoot up to the edge of your seat. If your at home, get your eyes so close to the tv that the hair on your eyebrows is sticking up… your about to see the show of a lifetime. Now hit my music… “She’s a Brick House” starts to blare from the speakers as Terri twirls around and around while giving a slow striptease with her white bikini on. The whistles and the hollers from the fans are constant as Lance warns us all that this is a family show and maybe the kids should go to bed. Dutch reminds Lance that it is only 11:00 in the morning and that he seems a little distracted. Rip took the mic and does his stick as Terri eventually helps him remove his pink vest. After his match, Rip and Terri head over to the podium. Lance Russell: I must admit that was rather impressive. Terri Powers: I know Lance baby. I saw how you reacted to my personal show a few weeks ago. That was pretty impressive also. Lance Russell: (clears his throat) Terri, I was talking about Rip’s big win a few minutes ago. Rip Rogers: Everything I do is impressive. I look impressive in and out of the ring and that’s more than I can say for that freak Exotic Adrian Street. I mean last week he was out here talking about how he will kick me and kiss miss all in the same sentence. Then he had the nerve to go and insult Terri. I mean his old lady couldn’t carry Terri’s bag. Anytime… any place…. I’ll beat you so bad you won’t know what bathroom to use…. Oh wait… not sure you know that now. Commercials + Promos for upcoming events in Memphis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville Before his match, Buddy Landel comes to the podium with his Southern Heavyweight title tossed over his shoulder. Lance Russell: Buddy, you have a big rematch coming up next week in the Mid-South Coliseum against “The Rebel” Dick Slater. Some say you shouldn’t be the champion now and the only reason you have the belt is because of Tommy Rich. Buddy Landell: People can say whatever they want. I’m the one and only Nature Boy. I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I’ve been destined to have gold around my waist since day 1. Those who think Dick Slater should be champion are the same people who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks and were never smart enough to cross them… just like Dick Slater. Look at him… he’s hired a hit man to go after Tommy Rich. Is this the person you want as your champion? I think not but no need to worry… The Nature Boy is superior to Dick Slater in every way. When all the dirt from Slater settles in the Mid-South Coliseum… I will still be the Southern Heavyweight Champion. Dutch Mantell: Thank God for good people like you and Ron Wright Buddy. You make coming to work every day worthwhile. Speaking of good people, I just hope Tommy Rich is in a safe place right now. He has been one of the bright spots in this sport for the past few years. Lance Russell: Oh brother. Let’s get back to the ring. Match #3 Southern Heavyweight Champion Buddy Landel defeats Shaun Simpson with the Figure 4. After the bout, Landel decides not to release the hold and amps up the pressure by holding on to the ropes. No matter what the ref does, the Southern Heavyweight Champion refuses to release the hold. Lance Russell: Oh come on! This is despicable. Something needs to be done about this. Landel is going to break poor Shaun Simpson’s leg. Suddenly, Dick Slater rushed the ring but Landel saw him coming and quickly slides out to the ring floor. Slater is screaming at Landel while Landel simply points to his head in attempt to show everyone just how smart he is. After Buddy Landel heads back to the locker room, Dick Slater comes over to the podium. Lance Russell: Well Dick, on behalf of Championship Wrestling, I’d just like to thank you for your help. It seemed like Buddy Landel was trying to make an example of young Shaun Simpson. Dick Slater: Landel was trying to get under my skin and guess what… he succeeded! There’s no reason to do what you just did but if you think your so tough, why don’t you come out here right now and we can so who the real tough guy is. I don’t care if it’s Buddy Landel or Tommy Rich. I’m going to make sure that I get my pound of flesh for what they’ve cost me. Lance Russell: Speaking of Tommy Rich. I’d like to show everyone a video that Tommy sent in us just the other day. We see a video, presumable from Tommy’s house where there is a huge black man casing the house, peaking through the windows and trying to turn the door handle. We then get some words from Tommy about how Dick Slater has crossed the line and that how he will see him real soon but it will be on his schedule. Tommy is all fired up about how he doesn’t back down to anyone, no matter the situation. Dick Slater: (laughing) Tommy, I told you we can do this the easy way or the hard way. If you don’t show up here real soon, my friend is going to pay you a visit… when and where you least expect it. Lance Russell: I’ve said it before Dick. This situation makes me uncomfortable. Let’s take a break. Commercials + Promos for upcoming events in Memphis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville Match #4 Brad Armstrong vs Shaska Whatley This back and forth match has a rather chaotic ending as a man in a blue mask, black tights and a black fitted top rushes the ring and attacks Brad Armstrong from behind. Lance comments on how he can’t prove it but that the mask man has a very similar body type to Jeff Gaylord! The attack continued for a minute until both Tim Horner and Bob Armstrong rush out to make the save. Lance Russell: Dutch, I smell a rat. Dutch Mantell: Me too. I really think they should clean up this city. Lance Russell: That’s not what I’m talking about and you know it. That masked man looked just like your bodyguard, Jeff Gaylord. I am pretty gosh darn sure you trying to make sure the Lightening Express aren’t at full strength for your tag match with them next week at the Mid-South Coliseum. Dutch Mantell: Ya know, I’m getting sick and tired of this. Every time something a little fishy happens around here, ya’ll blame me or Jeff. Lance Russell: Well if the show fits Dutch. Dutch Mantell: Oh put a sock in it Lance. I’m going to get ready for my match. Lance Rusell: I’m sorry folks. The shenanigans of Dutch Mantell seem to be getting under my skin. I really shouldn’t accuse him of such actions without any prove but I have just seen so much nonsense over the past few months that I can’t help myself. Let’s take a break. Commercials + Promos for upcoming events in Memphis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville Before the match, Lance is all fired up on what a camera just caught on tape when he secretly went to the back by the locker room. We see Jeff Gaylord, dressed in black tights and a black fitted shirt come out of the locker room and toss a blue mask into the trash can. Dutch notices the camera and knows this looks bad and tries to praise Jeff for going to the back and cleaning up the locker room. This brings out Eddie Marlin who is fuming and quickly levies another $500 fine on Dutch Mantell. Dutch wants to know what he did and Eddie says that while he can’t prove that Dutch planned the attack to prevent Brad Armstrong from getting to the Mid-South Coliseum last week, he knows that Jeff works for Dutch and according to CWA rules, Dutch is responsible for the actions of his employees. Dutch tries to protest but Eddie simple walks away. Lance: I’m just so ashmed to call you my partner. Have you ever tried to something on the up and up. Time for you to go to the ring and I don’t mind saying so that I hope Superstar gets his pound of flesh. Main Event Match Bull Whip Match “Dirty” Dutch Mantell vs Superstar Bill Dundee Let’s just say that the fans got just what they wanted. After a few minutes of back and forth action, Dundee was able to climb the pole and grab old Shoo Baby and get in two or 3 good whips as Dutch ran to the locker room. The fans, along with even Lance Russell joined in with the ref as he completed his 10-count. Lance Russell: Well all’s well that ends well folks. Dutch caused my a lot of nausea over the past hour but he got what’s coming to him. Remember fans, if you are anywhere near Memphis next week come on over and join us at the Mid-South Coliseum. It is going to be one dandy of a show. Until next time, bye, bye everybody. As the show ends, we get one last promo for the Mid-South Coliseum. CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING MID-SOUTH COLISEUM JUNE 19, 1988 Jeff Jarrett vs Norman Smiley Dirty White Boy with Ron Wright vs Jimmy Del Ray “The Franchise” Shane Douglas vs Big Money Marcus Terry Gordy vs Shaska Whatley Exotic Adrian Street with Miss. Linda vs Rip Rogers with Terri Powers Tag Team Match (Dutch & Gaylord must win to be entered into the Southern Tag Team Tournament) The Lightening Express (Brad Armstrong & Tim Horner) vs “Dirty” Dutch Mantel & Jeff Gaylord Winners are the #1 Seed in the Southern Tag Team Tournament “Superstar” Bill Dundee & “The Fab One” Steve Keirn vs Boris Zhukov & Soldat Ustinov Return Bout for the Southern Heavyweight Title “The Nature Boy” Buddy Landel © vs “The Rebel” Dick Slater

Rhodes vs Race 1-1 is the highlight for me. I think the 6-man titles will be good for WCW. There is a lot of talent here and this will add a big stipulation for 6 wrestlers who might not get a shot otherwise. Not sure Spivey is set to be the top guy. I'm expecting a wild turn here. Orton vs Zenk is interesting. Orton has usually been second fiddle here; often putting other guys over. Could this be his time or is Zenk on the rise? WCW has some interesting angles. Glad one of the international titles is going away. Nothing personal, just not my thing as my wrestling knowledge is so limited outside of 1980-85 in U.S.

Really good show... this is like the perfect 80's Arkansas soap opera. Two punk style woman on a leash, a angry black woman in overalls, two brothers fighting men in masks, somebody yelling about the damn foreigners, a commissioner all dressed up in a trucker hat, collared shirt and jeans followed by a Cuban vs American. Awesome 30 minutes of TV. Can't wait to see Reno vs Tojo.

Also, yes to Magnum T.A.

Good idea. I am going to delete the roster and if Scarlet wishes to continue with shows, he can use the woman he sees fit.

LAKEFRONT ARENA JUNE 3 Shaun Simpson and Norman Smiley wrestle to a 10-minute draw JYD defeats Assassin #1 with the Big Thump (Powerslam) Alofa with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie defeats Mighty Goliath with a Savat Kick after Sheik interfered in the match. Handicap Match If Hot Stuff defeats the Steiner Brothers, Eddie Gilbert gets a Mid-South TV Title Match on July 4th. Hot Stuff Inc. (Eddie Gilbert, “Hollywood” John Tatum, and Jack Victory) with Missy Hyatt defeated The Steiners during a moment of pure chaos. Tatum and Victory were double teaming Scott while Missy was up on the apron screaming in the face of Rick. The ref had lost all sense of control and needed to have eyes in the back of his head which he obviously didn’t. Missy had left her purse in the corner before going to argue with Rick. Eddie simply walked over, picked up the loaded pursue and clocked Rick in the head. When the ref finally turned around, he saw Eddie covering Rick and he completed the easy 3 count on the concussed Steiner brother. Mid-South Tag Team Title Match The Barbarians © with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie vs The Texas Outlaws (Murdoch & Hansen) No sense getting into too much description here as we can all picture a brawl for the ages! This is a war of attrition with both Murdoch and Hansen showing some color. So many close calls that saw the Sheik do his best to keep the belts on his men. In the end, we get a rather clean finish even though all 4 men were in the ring. Konga managed a top rope diving headbutt on Murdoch for the win. Even though we have a clean finish the champions know they were lucky to survive this bout which could have gone either way. The fans are already talking about a possible rematch. Grudge Match “Hacksaw” Butch Reed vs Snowman ended in a No Contest as the brawl started before the opening bell and the ref could never get the action under control. The ringing of the bell did nothing to stop the brawl that raged all over Lakefront Arena. Suddenly, in the middle of all the chaos, a huge black man in fatigues joins Snowman and they literally beat the living hell out of Hacksaw Butch Reed. A few people in the crowd who go back aways was pretty certain the attacker was Kareem Muhammed from the old Zambuie Express. Louisiana Heavyweight Title Match “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase © with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie & Alofa vs “Dr. Death” Steve Williams Money can buy you lots of things. It can buy a wrestling stable. It can buy you a bodyguard. The one thing that it cannot buy you is a fool prove system where nothing will ever go wrong. This was the case in this back-and-forth match. While Dibiase did get some outside help, give the Devil his due. When he had the momentum, he really showed off his toughness and skill. The problem was that he was fighting a man who knew all his moves and often seemed one step ahead of him. The crowd was sure that Dr. Death had won the title after an Oklahoma Stampede but Sheik managed to put Dibiase’s right leg across the bottom rope to break the count. After this, the camera caught Alofa putting the black glove on. This appears to be the same black glove that many have accused Dibiase of loading up before putting their lights out. Sheik jumps up on the apron and distracts the ref. Alofa enters the ring and squares off with Dr. Death. Both men are ready to go and Sheik actually jumps down. It is like a lightbulb went off in his head. If Alofa causes the DQ, Dibiase leaves with the title. The ref turns around, sees Dr. Death and Alofa ready to trade blows. Dibiase, finally recovered from the Stampede, grabs Dr. Death from behind…. Give the ref some credit for not calling for the bell yet as there has been no actual interference yet. Alofa squares up Dr. Death as Dibiase has him locked up. Here comes the right hand! Sheik turns to the crowd with a huge smile on his face! WHAM… the 400-pound Alofa, with a loaded black glove has just clobbered his own man… Ted Dibaise as Dr. Death powered out from the grasp of Dibiase at the last second. Dr. Death with a low blow to Alofa and then quickly covers Dibiase. Sheik, with no idea what just happened starts his count! 1….2……3! Dr. Death is the new North American Champion… The best part of the match was the look on Sheik’s face when he turned around and saw an unconscious Dibiase, Alofa holding his groin and the ref raising the hand of Dr. Death Mid-South Title Match “Total Package” Lex Luger with Woman © vs Vader Luger is struggling to contain the big man in this match. It is like a light switch has just gone off and Vader has become the monster that everyone has been waiting for. At one point, Vader has Luger trapped in the corner and he is nailing him with shoulder block after shoulder block. WHAM… Woman from behind with a chair shot to Vader’s back. The ref calls for the immediate DQ. Unlike last month at Lakefront Arena where Woman also nailed Vader with a chair in his match against Manny Fernandez, Vader completely “No Sells” this chair shot and turns to Woman. The look of fear on her face is priceless. She starts to back peddle and actually stumbles through the ropes. Vader peers down at her. WHAM… Luger from behind with a running clothesline. Again, Vader “No Sells” the move and now turns to Luger. Luger throws a right hand… blocked Luger throws a left hand… blocked. WHAM… Headbutt by Vader and down goes Luger. Luger rolls out of the ring where Woman is waiting. For the second time in a week, Woman and Luger hightail it towards the locker room as Vader owns the ring. Vader ends the night with a primordial scream that has the hair standing up on the arms of much of the audience. This feud is not done! That is if Luger has the guts.

Nice use of Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

and he did it mostly as as a babyface! Even stranger

Mid-South Wrestling 1988: Episode #20: May 27, 1988 Gordon Solie: Thank you so very, very much indeed for tuning into another episode of Mid-South Wrestling, a symbol of wrestling excellence where you are guaranteed to see the very best there is in professional wrestling. I’m Gordon Solie and it is my pleasure to be coming to you today from the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana. We’ve got a great show for you today. For the first time in Mid-South Wrestling, we will see the Steiners in tag team action, and they are taking on one of the best teams in the industry, the Assassins. Hacksaw Butch Reed will be in action against Moondog Moretti as he tries to prepare for his big match on June 3rd at Lakefront Arena against Snowman. Speaking of Lakefront Arena, Mid-South President Ernie Ladd will be here with a complete update on that great event. Also in action today, we will see “The Million Dollar” Man, Ted Dibiase defending his Louisiana Heavyweight Title against Sweet Brown Sugar. Dick Murdoch and Konga “The Barbarian” will square off today and in our main event… it will be Lex Lugar defending his Mid-South Championship against “The Raging Bull” Manny Fernandez. Before our first match, let’s bring out Snowman. Snowman: Butch Reed… last week… I proved to everyone that I’m in your head. You wake up and you think of me. You sit down to dinner; you think of me. You lay your ugly head down to go to sleep and you see me in your nightmares. The reason for this is simple. The people in power around here have put the pressure on you. They’ve told you that you must get rid of me. They’ve told Ernie Ladd that I’m bad for business. Butch Reed… they’ve told you that if you ever want to be #1 around here again, you must defeat Snowman! The problem is you know you can’t. You know you’re not good enough. You know you aren’t strong enough and most important… you know that because you’ve allowed your masters to do everything for you, that you are simple not smart enough to beat me. June 3rd … Lakefront Arena… a new era begins! MATCH #1: The Steiner Brothers vs The Assassins While this is the first time the Steiners actual wrestler together, it is like they have been doing this their entire life. They make quick tags, hit multiple power moves and are smooth with the quick, legal double team moves. The Assassins, one of the better teams in the area, put up a good fight but the Steiners seem like they have something to prove. The end comes when Rick hits a German Suplex on Assassin #1. In a quick post-match interview, the Steiners hype up their handicap match coming up at the Lakefront Arena vs Eddie Gilbert, John Tatum and Jack Victory. COMMERCIAL BREAK -PROMO FOR LAKEFRONT ARENA IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Before our next match, all of the members of Hot Stuff Inc. are at the podium. Gordon Solie: Well, Eddie, I’m sure you were watching the Steiner brothers in the last segment. Pretty impressive win don’t you think. Hollywood John Tatum (takes the lead even though Gordon spoke to Eddie): Sure, that was impressive for you Gordon. Someone who looks like he has never played a sport in his life… but I’m a world class athlete…. A man born and breed to be in the ring and to me… they looked like for uncoordinated, weekend warriors trying to survive a 5 minute match. Missy Hyatt: And don’t forget Gordon. The Steiner Brothers just beat 2 men. Due to their own stupidity, they will have to face all three of my superstars in Lakefront Arena. Eddie Gilbert: And Missy, let’s just remind these fans how stupid the Steiners really are. Rick and Scott not only agreed to face us in a handicap match but if we win, I get a Mid-South TV Title Match at the July 4th Spectacular at Lakefront Arena. Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert will soon be the face of Mid-South Wrestling The prettiest and the baddest man all rolled up into the next future Television Champion. Gordon Solie: Oh BRO-ther. Let’s move on to our next match. MATCH #2 Hacksaw Butch Reed vs Moondog Moretti Hacksaw is out to show just how good he is and Moondog suffers the consequences. Reed simply shrugs off any offense Moretti tries and hits big move after big move. The end comes with a very impressive Military Press Slam on the near 300-pounder. As soon as the ref made the three-count, Snowman rushed the ring and tried to attack Reed from behind. It was like Hacksaw had eyes behind his head as he turned in plenty of time for the attack. Snowman sees this and puts on the breaks and slides out of the ring pointing to his head like he just outsmarted Reed. Reed is raring and ready to go and when Snowman simply smiles at him, Reed is fuming. He is shaking the ring ropes like he wants to rip them apart. Gordon Solie: I hate to admit this, but it seems like the Snowman is in fact in the head of Butch Reed. I hope Reed can stay focused in their match at Lakefront Arena. If he rushes in unfocused, he might be in a world of trouble. Reed comes over to the podium and is screaming… Hacksaw Butch Reed: Enough is enough. Snowman you talk about how you are just too good for me… too smart for me. What I think is that these are only words and what your words prove is ….. you are a coward. I was ready to fight you last week… you chickened out. I was ready to fight just now… you chickened out. Well in Lakefront Arena you will have no choice! You will try to fight but it won’t work. I will prove to everyone why Ernie Ladd said you weren’t good enough for Mid-South Wrestling. I will prove to everyone why you should have remained unemployed just like you should be. COMMERCIAL BREAK -PROMO FOR LAKEFRONT ARENA IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Before our next match, Ernie Ladd comes out and runs down the entire card for June 3rd in New Orleans. Shaun Simpson vs Norman Smiley Mighty Goliath vs Alofa JYD vs The Assassin HANDICAP MATCH: If Hot Stuff Inc Wins- Eddie Gilbert gets a TV Title Match at the next Lakefront Arena Event on July 4th Rick & Scott Steiner vs Hot Stuff Inc. (Eddie Gilbert, John Tatum and Jack Victory) with Missy Hyatt Mid-South Tag Team Title Match: The Barbarians © with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie vs Texas Outlaws (Murdoch & Hansen) LOUISIANA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase © with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie vs Dr. Death GRUDGE MATCH Hacksaw Butch Reed vs Snowman MID-SOUTH TITLE MATCH “The Total Package” Lex Luger © with Woman vs Vader MATCH #3 Louisiana Title Match “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase © with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie vs Sweet Brown Sugar Sweet Brown Sugar starts quick and has Dibiase reeling but as Sugar went for the missile dropkick after the Irish Whip, Dibiase hooked the ropes and Sugar crashed to the matt. This allowed Dibiase to take complete control with the end coming with the Figure 4. The problem was that Dibiase had no interest in releasing the hold. He grabbed the ropes and amped up the pressure. No matter what the ref said, Dibiase wouldn’t stop. Sheike rushed in the ring and dropped a few elbows onto the legs of Sweet Brown Sugar. The ref is waving frantically for the bell. He signals that he has reversed the decision but still no release by Dibiase. The crowd explodes… Here comes Dr. Death. WHAM… from behind its Alofa who nails Dr. Death. Dr. Death fell for the set up. It’s now a 3-1 beat down of Dr. Death which ends with a manically laugh of Dibiase. Dr. Death laid out in the middle of the ring. Gordon Solie: No matter what Ted Dibiase says, he seems to be trying everything in his power to make sure Dr. Death doesn’t make it to Lakefront Arena. I hope he hasn’t just succeeded. We need to take a break. COMMERCIAL BREAK -PROMO FOR LAKEFRONT ARENA IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA When we come out of break, a battered Dr. Death is at the podium. He is leaning over, holding his ribs and having trouble breathing. Gordon Solie: Dr. Death, Ted Dibiase and his Million Dollar Corporation seem like they are willing to do anything to protect Dibiase’s Louisianan Heavyweight Title. Dr. Death: Dibiase… no matter what you do to me… no matter how many people you send after me… you can’t stop me. Your time is up. No where to run. No where to hide. Since money doesn’t matter to you, I’m going to take the one thing that does matter toy you… The Louisiana Heavyweight Title. Gordon Solie: Well Dr. Death, I think you may need some medical attention in the back. Let’s get back to the ring. Before our next match, Dick Murdoch and Stan Hanen (The Texas Outlaws) come out spitting and yelling about what they are going to do the Barbarians and how it will start right now as Dick destroys Konga but the real prize will be on June 3rd at Lakefront Arena as they will take the Mid-South Tag Team Titles. MATCH #4 “Captain Redneck” Dick Murdoch vs Kona “The Barbarian” with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie For the second week in a row, ½ of the challengers face off against ½ of the champs in an attempt to hype up the tag title match between the Texas Outlaws and the Barbarians at Lakefront Arena. Last week, we saw Stan “The Man” Hansen defeat Nord “The Barbarian. This week we get an out and out brawl between Murdoch and Konga that saw outside interference first from Nord and then from Hansen as this bout ended in a double DQ. The two teams gave a good showcase brawl of what the title match will be like… pure chaos. COMMERCIAL BREAK -PROMO FOR LAKEFRONT ARENA IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Before our main event, Lex Luger and Woman are at the podium. Gordon Solie: Woman… I must ask... why did you agree to have Lex Luger put his Mid-South Title on the line tonight against someone as tough as “The Raging Bull” Manny Fernandez. Woman: Gordan baaabbbyyy. You ask all the great questions. You’re so cute. First of all, Lex never backs down from a challenge. He enjoys showing everyone why he is the best Mid-South Champion of all-time. Also, Manny has been out here the last few weeks running his mouth. Whether he is talking about how tough he is or convincing Vader of all the nonsense that we used him to protect Lex from all the tough challengers. Manny… It’s time to pay the piper for all the damage you’ve done since you arrived here. Lex Luger: Manny…You’ve stuck your burrito brain where it don’t belong. Vader and I were just fine till you came around. Well, as fine as we could be with me being so much more talented than him… Anyway, tonight I finish off one bull and then on June 3rd I finish off the baby bull! Gordon Solie: Fair enough. I think you have a match right now. Main Event Match Mid-South Title Match “Total Package” Lex Lugar © with Woman vs “The Ragging Bull” Manny Fernandez With Lex already in the ring, there seems to be some delay. Finally, Manny emerges from behind the curtain and he is on crutches. Lex throws his hands up in the air like this is some type of excuse by Manny. Manny, while still in the aisle, grabs a house mic and starts to explain to everyone that he was attacked from behind in the parking lot tonight and has injured his knee. He is convinced that Woman and Lex had something to do with the attack. He goes on to explain that he is unable to wrestle tonight. Woman, takes the microphone from the ring announcer, and with a smirk on her face lets Manny know that there is no way they had anything to do with the attack as Lex was really excited to put Manny in his place. She goes on to explain that this was his one and only title shot and that it didn’t really matter as he had no shot anyway. She tells Lex that it was time to go and that they have wasted enough time with this loser. As Lex and Woman start to exit the ring, Ernie Ladd comes out. Ernie Ladd: Hold on Lex… Hold on just a minute. Whether you were behind the attack on Manny or not, I have no idea. I have no way to prove it one way or another. It is your word vs Manny’s. Lex Luger: Great… you’ve now wasted enough of our time now. Step aside. Ernie Ladd: Hold on a minute… while I don’t know who attacked Manny… I do know who promised all these paying fans in the Cajundome tonight, a Mid-South Title Match. Lex Luger: Again… not our fault Manny is claiming to be hurt. Goodnight. Ernie Ladd: And when I promise something… I make sure that promise is followed. Lex, you will defend your title tonight and you will defend it against someone I feel is ready for the challenge… and in case Manny’s claim of your attack is correct, someone Manny would approve of. Lex… your title match tonight is now against VADER! The look of shock on Woman and Lex’s face is priceless and Vader charges the ring! Lex tries to rush in and attack before Vader is ready but Vader ducks under a clothesline and hits the ropes and comes off hard with his own clothesline. The champ is down but tries to bounce up like nothing happened… WHAM… Football tackle by Vader Vader drags Lex up and whips him into the ropes… WHAM… Diving forearm smash and Luger is knocked completely through the ropes. Woman is beside herself. Vader is bouncing in the ring and shaking the ropes like the Ultimate Warrior. As Lex gets to his feet… Woman orders him to walk away… Lex, dazed, follows order and the ref awards the win to Vader by count out. Gordon Solie: Wow… fans… that was one of the most impressive things I’ve seen. Lex was tossed around the ring like a rag doll. Vader seems ready to take Luger out and become the next Mid-South Champion. Next week, if you are anywhere near New Orleans, get your tickets early. It is going to be some show. Until next time, so long from the Pelican State.

I am really enjoying the family feud with the Garvins. I was reading the match with Jimmy vs Brody and here comes Rugged Ron. This one is white hot. I bet Arn was tired of carrying Uncle Ole vs the RnR Express. I can’t wait for Ole’s promo about how lucky the Express were. I think Ole was magic on the mic. His intensity made me believe anything. Really fun shows. Great job

Great write-up for the World at War. I am so bad at writing match details but you hit the perfect balance between not enough and way to much. I thought the description of the Steamboat-Savage match was awesome. Can't wait to hear the promos on the next show from this controversial ending. Wow... a bloody Rhodes gets the win over Race! Great build to this angle!

The AWA continues to roll. I love the introduction of all the new angles on the TV show. Great way to push Ultimate Warrior... all he has to do is beat the largest wrester in the world. Poor Duke Myers... I wouldn't want to see Atlas coming after me. Awesome match between Adias and Tanaka. This would have been the highlight of almost any TV show I saw as a kid. Poffo and Idol... this is going to be a wild ride. WOW... What a Memorial Day.... And the MVP of the event.... The Medics!!! Can't wait to see BNB vs Nikita. I was not sure which direction you were going to go with BNB vs Colon but for most of his title run, I thought I had an idea where you were headed. For this one... I have no Idea! It's going to be great.

I wonder if Dark Journey missed Dundee on purpose? Very interesting.

You can use him as a commentator but he needs to still be listed as a manager on your roster as that was his role until 1991.

CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: EPISODE #13: June 3, 1988 The traditional CWA opening is played with some music being played as we see all the big stars of Memphis past hitting big moves. One exception is there is no Jerry “The King” Lawler in the intro. (As the show starts, with see Lance Russell and Dutch Mantell and Jeff Gaylord, Dutch Mantell’s bodyguard. Lance Russell: Yeeellow Everybody. Lance Rusell alongside Dirty Dutch Mantell. Fans, welcome to another great edition of championship wrestling. This is professional wrestling like it used to be and the way you like it. Dutch, why don’t you tell everybody what’s coming up in the next hour. Dutch Mantell: Why is it that you can never do your job. I mean Jeff and I have a big match to get ready for. Lance Russell: I’m sorry Dutch. A few weeks ago, you claimed you couldn’t wrestle because you were an announcer on this show and now you claim you are a wrestler and not an announcer. It’s hard to keep up with you Dutch. Dutch: It would be very easy for me to do my job if you and Jerry Jarrett would do yours. Everyone knows that I’m the best wrestler here, but Jarrett keeps making me jump through hoops to win one of these titles instead of just giving me what I deserve and anyone who listens to this show for 10 minutes knows I carry this announce team and you are just along for the ride. Lance Russell: Oh brother…. Okay folks, on today’s show we have The Dirty White Boys in action as he faces Brad Colbert. Dutch: Ya know. The Dirty White Boy’s manager, Ron Wright, and I have been talking about how things are being run around here and we are none too happy. Lance Russell: and now you want to be a color commentator. Make up your mind Dutch. Also on today’s show we will once again have Freebird Terry Gordy in action as he takes on Larry Cheatum. We will also take a look at the Dick Slater-Tommy Rich situation as today is the due date, if you will, for Tommy Rich to answer Slater’s ultimatum. Well last week you saw him walk to the ring during Rip Roger’s match and this week you will see him in action, it will be Exotic Adrian Street taking on Big Money Marcus. Dutch: Oh come on Lance. That freak is here. Lance Russell: I don’t think Big Money Marcus would appreciate that. Dutch: I’m not talking about Big Money and you know it. Lance Russell: I never know what your talking about Dutch. I promise you that. Now please let me finish. We also have a dandy of a match as Too Cold Scorpio takes on Shaska Whatley. Jerry Jarrett will be with us, not only with an update on the upcoming Southern Tag Team Tournament but also on the health of his son, Jeff, who suffered a pretty bad knee injury at the hands of the Southern Heavyweight Champion, The Nature Boy Buddy Landel…. And finally, the main event will be The Lightening Express, Tim Horner and Brad Armstrong taking on my “partner” Dutch Mantell and his bodyguard, Jeff Gaylord. Dutch, anything you want to add. Dutch: There’s nothing left to say. You talked enough for 30 people. Let’s get to the ring. MATCH #1 The Dirty White Boy with Ron Wright defeats Brad Colbert with the Bucksnort Blaster. Lance Russell: Mr. Wright, I’ve heard Dutch Mantell: Enough Lance. Let me do my job. Ron, I was just telling everyone about our conversion the other day about how this organization is being run into the ground. Ron Wright: Dutch, you got that right. I mean Jerry Jarrett has only been in business a few months and he seems to be a goin out of his way to keep good Christian men like you and me down. I mean both of us have to jump through hoops to just get a spot in this upcoming here tag team tournament. Lance Russell: Now that would be a sight to see. You, Ron Wright, jumping through hoops. Dutch Mantell: Are you kidding me Lance. Making fun of the handicap now. I mean seriously. Ron Wright, the leader of the Christian Wrestler’s Association, … a man who needs multiple surgeries just to walk again after he’s givin his life trying to help the good people of professional rastling and you go and make fun of him. I’m sorry Ron. Ron Wright: That’s okay Dutch. Heathens will be heathens. As I was a sayin…. Jerry Jarret making you beat Bill Dundee and Steve Keirn just to get a spot in the tournament is ridiculous…. And then, he still hasn’t accepted my team into the event either. I mean he should just have my team face you a Jeff for the title. We are clearly the best teams in the tournament along with being the best technical wrestlers… the best Christian wrestlers. Instead, he is going to find a way to make sure some heathens like the Lightening Express or Dundee and Keirn win the belt. Lance Russell: I can’t listen to this anymore. Let’s take a break. Commercials + Promos for upcoming events in Memphis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville Before we get to the ring for our next match, Jerry Jarrett is at the podium. Jerry Jarrett: First, I would like to thank each and every one of you for sending in all the get well cards and letters to my son Jeff. As most of you know, he suffered a pretty sever leg injury last week when he was locked in Buddy Landel’s Figure Four for quite some time. Luckily, there is no structural damage and he will not need any surgeries… just some time to recover. Dutch Mantell: Well isn’t this a case of who you know. Nothing wrong with little Jeff’s leg but he gets lots of card and well wishes. Mr. Ron Wright, the head of the Christian Wrestler’s Association, is in need of a wheelchair and can’t even get his team in the Southern Tag Team Tournament. Lance Russell: Dutch, do you ever wonder why people don’t like you. Jerry Jarrett: Thank you Lance. Anyway, I tried to give Jeff some advice that sometimes it is better to give up and fight another day, but he would hear none of it and says that he will never give up. Lance: Sounds like he’s got his father’s stubbornness. Dutch: Did you say he’s got his father’s stupidity? Jerry: Watch it Dutch. Dutch: What… I’m a little hard of hearing. Jerry: Moving on… as for the Southern Heavyweight Tag Team Tournament, we’re are still evaluating all the tapes but we have added another team to the tournament. The team will be coming all the way from Japan, and I admit they are very impressive. That now makes 4 teams in and 4 more to join. Dutch Mantell: And when we beat Dumbdee and Keirn in Mid-South Coliseum on June 19, Jeff and I will be #5 and you better let Ron Wright’s team in. Jerry Jarrett: Ron Wright knows the deal. Send in a video tape and identify the wrestlers on your team and we will give him a fair evaluation. Lance Russell: Thanks Jerry. MATCH #2 Terry Gordy destroys Larry Cheatum with the finish coming from the piledriver. Terry gives another post-match interview where he puts all the heels on notice but his focus really seems to be “The Nature Boy” Buddy Landel and the Southern Heavyweight title. Commercials + Promos for upcoming events in Memphis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville Lance Russell: I would like to bring out “The Rebel” Dick Slater. Dick, you have made some comments and demands that I am in fact a little taken back by and can’t condone about Tommy “Wildfire” Rich. Would you care to explain. Dick Slater: Lance, I’m truly sorry to you and any of the fans who are upset by my actions but this is life. Tommy Rich for the last year has taken thousands of dollars out of my pocket by costing me both the AWA World Title and the Southern Heavyweight Title. He did this through disgusting means. I have given him a chance to come and meet me in the ring, in a parking lot or anyplace of his choosing. We could have settled this man to man. Everyone knows that he heard my message, but he has refused to answer. He has left me no choice. I know some very ummm, powerful people in the world. They will find him for me, and they will get my money …. Whether its in cash or his hide. Lance Russell: You know this is against the law. Dick Slater: Not where I come from and don’t act like this is the first time in this sport there is a bounty on someone. I’ve had a few bounties put on me and I have collected a few bounties placed on others. This is the world we live in. Tommy you know how to find me, and trust me, I know people who know how to find you. Lance Russell: Uhhh, I am at a loss for words, lets get to the ring. MATCH #3: Exotic Adrian Street with Miss. Linda pranced around the ring and systematically defeated Big Money Marcus with the Sleeper. Lance Russell: Well welcome back Adrian. We haven’t seen you are here in a few years. What brings you back. Exotic Adrian: I might have been away, but I was watching. I was watching Rip Rogers give us his malarkey about being the most beautiful man in wrestling and then he brings in Terri Power and now they act like they are above everyone else. So, I came out here last week just to hear what Rip would say and just like I thought… he has no class. Listen up Rip and Miss. Powers, I’ve got a message for you right now… I’ll kick you. I’ll kiss you. I bet. I’m as tough as Muhammed Ali and as sexy as May West. I’m as cute as Shirley Temple and as fast as Bruce Lee. I could kill a man… eventually …. so be careful Terry Powers and while I don’t like hitting woman, in your case Rip, I’d make an exception. Dutch: Street: I’d be careful if I were you. I think both Rip and Terry could take you out 1…2..3. Exotic Adrian: And if I were you, I’d crawl under a rock and never come out. Oh, I think you tried that in your last match where you hid for all but 8 seconds. I mean I’ve heard of a minute man but 8 seconds. Now I know why your single and have a man valet. Dutch: Watch it freaky. Exotic Adrian: Or else, what… I could do anything for 8 seconds. Let’s go Linda. This ummm, man is beginning to bother me. Lance: Dutch… I think you met your match there. Let’s go to break. Commercials + Promos for upcoming events in Memphis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville Before our next match, Dutch and Jeff Gaylord leave to go get ready for their match or at least that is what they claimed. Lance seemed to think it was because Superstar Dundee and Steve Keirn, their opponents at the next Mid-South Coliseum event, come out for an interview. Both Dundee and Keirn are hyped about the Southern Tag Team Championship coming up in July but also real excited to keep Dutch and his bodyguard from even getting into the tournament. MATCH #4 Shaska Whatley vs Too Cold Scorpio Very exciting match that Lance was glad to call without Dutch so he didn’t have to listen to him come up with another stupid name for Too Cold Scorpio. As for the match, Whatley was somewhat over matched by Scorpio’s speed, aerial tactics and overall unorthodox style…. But in the end Whatley cheated just enough to catch Scorpio with a low blow followed by a diving headbutt for the win. Commercials + Promos for upcoming events in Memphis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville Another quick interview from the Lightening Express adds even more hype to the tag team tournament. Brad and Tim both expressed interest in being the #1 seed in the tournament. Dutch, who returned from his “bathroom break” laughed at the idea that the Lightening Express could be the #1 seed in any tournament. Horner and Brad both laughed at Dutch and challenged him and Gaylord to a match, but Dutch said that he would have to pass because we were running out of time but if there was time, he would show The Lightening Express what a #1 seed looks like. Lance, just shaking his head, sends us to the ring for our main event. MAIN EVENT MATCH “Superstar” Bill Dundee & “The Fab One” Steve Keirn vs “Dirty” Dutch Mantell & Jeff Gaylord Interesting thing here was that Dutch Mantell started the match; much different than two weeks when he basically refused to wrestle. At least it seemed interesting to Lance Rusell until the match started and we see that Dutch again has no interest in wrestling. He plays the heel-delay for as long as he could until the ref demanded that he wrestle. That is exactly when he tagged in his bodyguard. As for the match, Dundee and Keirn used their technical advantage and speed keep Gaylord, who again did most of the work, off balance. Dutch did participate more here but only after his bodyguard connected with a few power moves. In the end, Dundee rolled up Gaylord with a small package but before he could get the pin, Dutch rushed the ring with his bullwhip and nailed both Dundee and Keirn. The crowd erupted as the Lightening Express hit the ring and before Dutch could turn around, they connect with double dropkicks to Dirty Dutch. Dutch dropped his bull rope as he fell through the ropes. Superstar Bill Dundee picks up the bull rope and dares Dutch to get back in the ring. Dutch is stomping his feet as he demands his bull rope back. Dundee realizes Dutch isn’t coming back so he pursues Dutch with the bull rope. You hear a loud CRACK as Dundee just misses but snaps the rope off the floor. Jeff Gaylord turns to help his boss but then decides discretion as the better part of valor and joins Dutch on a run to the locker room. Lance Russell: Fans, I think Dutch might have made a big mistake when he took out that bull rope. Now Dundee has the rope and I can bet you dollars to doughnuts he’s not giving it back. Make sure to join us next week to see if Dundee caught Dutch with that bull rope. We will also want to hear from Rip Rogers about the challenge given to him today by Exotic Adrian Street. Until next time… Bye Bye Everybody.

Enjoying the Dark Journey angle. I thought it was interesting how you pointed out that Renesto looked distracted during his pre-show match. I think these little adjectives make for great booking in our world of writing. Looking forward to the big weekend of shows

Really fun TV show with a lot of twists and turns. Morrow goes to Pro Wrestling America and finds Dick the Bruiser... very creative. Really like the 1st round matchups for the Memorial Day Tournament. I could see you going in a number of directions here. Great booking with the Idol/Poffo situation. The heel calls out Idol knowing he is not there but then when the match is signed, he does a quick reversal. I wonder what Poffo's Plan B will be. Synergy and the Original Midnight Express give us exactly what I loved as a kid--- a good ol' Pier Six Brawl! Glad Bully is back but is this beginning of the HUGE build up of Kokina? Again, another of your midcard masterpieces. Dream Machine is good on the mic but maybe time to keep your mouth shut... Nikita seems ready for a big push. I like your format for the TV title. It gives you a constant angle. I might steal this down the road. As for the Brown County Arena... I think I might have been right before as Kokina continues his rise but I have been wrong so many times Bully might just put a stop to it.

Awesome graphics again. Really enjoyed this card but I think my favorite moment was when Dark Journey played innocent after the trip. I have a funny feeling we are going to see a 7th match in the big take series Great show as always

Mid-South Wrestling 1988: Episode #19: May 20, 1988 Gordon Solie: Thank you so very, very much indeed for tuning into another episode of Mid-South Wrestling, a symbol of wrestling excellence where you are guaranteed to see the very best there is in professional wrestling. I’m Gordon Solie and it is my pleasure to be coming to you today from the Riverside Centroplex in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We’ve got a great show for you today. Vader will be in action today against Caleb Johnson. It will be very interesting to see Vader after he was attacked by Lex Luger as he is apparently out of Woman’s stable. While Snowman has not yet been in action, his presence has had a huge impact on the Mid-South title over the past two months. Well today, we will get our first in-ring look at Snowman and see what Hacksaw Butch Reed has to deal with at our next Lakefront Arena card coming up on June 3rd. Speaking of Lakefront Arena, Mid-South President Ernie Ladd will be here with an update on that great event. Also in action today, we will see Hollywood John Tatum & Jack Victory back in action as they take on Sweet Brown Sugar and Norman Smiley. We will here from “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase as he is very frustrated on how last week’s show ended. “Dr. Death” will be taking on Alofa and in our main event, it will be Stan “The Man” Hansen against Nord “The Barbarian” with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie. That and much more. Let’s get to the ring for our first match. MATCH #1: Vader with Manny Fernandez absolutely destroys Caleb Johnson who barely has time to breath before being squashed with the powerbomb. Vader and Manny head to the podium. Gordon Solie: I must say Manny, I’m surprised to see you with Vader. Manny Fernandez: Gordon, I was angry when I came here to Mid-South Wrestling. I was trying to move up the ranks quickly. I thought I deserved that respect because of who I am… the Ragging Bull Manny Fernandez. I called out Vader …. Said he was wrong for using the name Baby Bull as I am the only Bull in wrestling. Well after our match, I can tell you there are two bulls around here. I watched him give 100% and then his own manager, Woman, hit him with a chair on purpose…. I bet that was because her other chump wreslter Lex Luger was jealous. So, I came out here today to make sure there was no funny business. We all saw how Luger attacked Vader from behind last week. Well, no more. I got this bull’s back and he’s got mine. Vader: Woman… You’ve been playing games with me for over a year now. First, when Dick Murdoch was made at you, you told me to put a stop to it. Then when Dr. Death was coming after Lex Luger, you told me to get in his way. It seems whenever Luger can’t solve his own problems, you had me to it… but who got all the credit… you and your pride and joy…. Lex Luger. Well, those days are done. Now, I’m not running interference for you anymore. In fact, the only thing I’m doing is charging right for you Lex Luger…. Right for your Mid-South Title… charging like a Bull! COMMERCIAL BREAK -PROMO FOR CAJUNDOME IN LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA Before our next match, “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase and Sheik Adnan Al Kassie are at the podium. Ted Dibiase- Dr. Death Steve Williams… last week you said all I do is buy protection. You said the only reason that I am successful as a professional wrestler is because of my money. Let’s go back in time Dr. Death. It seems that you have taken too many shots to the head and your short term memory is very bad. About a year ago, this man with me right now, Sheik Adnan Al Kassie was looking for someone to lead his already great stable. He wanted a man who could win him championships. He could have hired any wrestler in the world. He could have hired you Dr. Death. You were my tag team partner at the time. Sheik saw us both on many occasions… Did he choose you? NO…. He gave me the $1,000,000. He wanted me… NOT YOU. Now, yes, his generosity has helped me become the man I am today, but I’m still the man he wanted over you… I am the better wrestler. Last week, you showed exactly the coward you are. You rushed the ring and attacked me, knowing full well that you had many of your friends there to watch your back… and watched it they did. I was jumped like I was in a gang fight. Gordon Solie: Well isn’t that calling the kettle black? Ted Dibiase: No… not at all Gordon. Dr. Death, you are nothing more than a street thug. You say you want a match with me? Better be careful what you ask for. MATCH #2 Snowman defeats The Patriot with a Double Ax Handle Smash to the heart. Snowman then really gets the fans going as he stomps on the flag the Patriot carried to the ring. Post-match interview with Snowman Gordon Solie: I must say Snowman, I found that totally uncalled for and absolutely disrespectful. Snowman: And why Mr. Solie would I care what someone like you thinks. All I care about is making sure Uncle Tom Reed gets what he deserves at Lakefront Arena come June 3rd. He’s nothing more than a puppet for the suits who make the decisions around here. Suddenly, the crowd gets real loud and a camera catches Hacksaw Butch Reed climbing into the ring. Hacksaw Butch Reed (No mic, but clearly loud enough) Snowman… you want a match… let’s not wait until June 3rd. Snowman: Exactly as I would expect … Hacksaw Butch Reed was in the back the whole time. Did he come out and challenge me before my match? No… I guarantee you, him and Uncle Tom Ladd were having a family reunion with the rest of the suits in power around here watching my match from the back. Then after I went through the entire battle with the Patriot the suits tell Reed to come and quiet me down. Come and challenge me …. Have Reed show me what he can do and all these stupid fans would think Snowman can’t wrestler. He can’t fight. Reed just proved to everyone that you are nothing more than a puppet doing the work for your Master. Don’t you worry Reed… you and me will meet real soon but it will be when I’m ready… not when the Suits tell you that I am ready. Snowman walks away as Reed stands in the ring with a quizzical look on his face. COMMERCIAL BREAK -PROMO FOR CAJUNDOME IN LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA When we come out of break, Woman and the Mid-South Heavyweight Champion are at the podium. Gordan Solie: Well I’m sure you two heard the words of Vader a little earlier. Would you like to comment? Woman: Gordon Baaaabbyyy, why else would I be out here. Vader talks about doing my dirty work. He talks about him wrestling the people Lex doesn’t want to deal with. The problem is Vader… you couldn’t even do that! You failed at every task I had you do. I see Dick Murdoch walking around here just fine. I see Dr. Death challenging for the Louisiana Heavyweight Title. All I ever saw from Vader was losing. He talks about doing the dirty work… he couldn’t do my laundry. Gordon Solie: That’ll be enough of that. Lex Luger: Vader… Did you see how easy it was for me to put you down last week? Now you think you could handle the Total Package in a full match. June 3rd in Lakefront Arena will be the beginning of you in Mid-South Wrestling. Gordon Solie: Fair enough, let’s get back to the ring. MATCH #3 “Hollywood” John Tatum & Jack Victory with Missy Hyatt & Eddie Gilbert defeat Sweet Brown Sugar & Norman Smiley after Hyatt disrupted the ref and Eddie Gilbert grabbed the leg of Smiley setting up the Superkick from Tatum on Smiley. After the match, Hot Stuff Inc. heads over to the podium. Gordon Solie: It seems to me Mr. Gilbert that you have both Rick and Scott Steiner wanting a piece of you. Missy Hyatt: I would like to commend Scott Steiner. Sometimes it is hard to admit that people are related to you; especially when they are as messed up as Rick. The problem for you Scott is that you are now in our way and the best way to deal with this situation is to take you both down. Eddie Gilbert: Steiner brothers… I can tell you that I want to two out of Mid-South Wrestling. I want you out just like I wanted the Freebirds out. I want you out like I wanted Dr. Tom Prichard out of Mid-South… Hey Missy… You see the pattern…. What we want seems to happen. Steiners start looking for future employment. Your time here is coming to an end real soon. COMMERCIAL BREAK -PROMO FOR CAJUNDOME IN LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA When we come out of break, Dr. Death is at the podium. Gordon Solie: Dr. Death, Ted Dibiase made some rather harsh comments directed your way earlier tonight. How would you like to respond. Dr. Death: Gordon, I’ve been in this business long enough to know the difference when a man is speaking the truth and when a man is speaking in order to convince himself of something. Dibiase is right… Sheik did offer him the money and not me. That’s because Sheik is smart enough to know that I would have kicked his you know what all across the state of Louisiana if he offered me a contract. He knew that only a low-life like Dibiase would accept that. Now, Dibiase, you’re trying to convince yourself that you can defeat me. Well you better talk a whole lot louder to get it through your thick skull because your yellow-chicken-like skin knows that you are just a coward. Now I gladly accept your match for Lakefront Arena on June 3rd. It’s time I took that title off your hands. Gordon Solie: Well Dr. Death, I think it’s time for your match. Let’s get back to the ring. MATCH #4 “Dr. Death” Steve Williams defeats Alofa with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie with an amazing feat of strength as he nailed the 400-pound Alofa with the Oklahoma Stampede. Interesting thing here was that Dibiase could be seen peeking out from the curtain but never came to the ring. After the match, Ernie Ladd is at the podium. Ernie Ladd: Gordon, there are a lot of challenges being thrown out tonight. This guy wants to wrestle this guy and then this team wants to face this team. The good thing is that all problems here in Mid-South Wrestling are settled in the ring. With that being said, the card for June 3rd is shaping up very nicely. As you know, last week we already signed Hacksaw Butch Reed to face the Snowman. Now I now with me being the President and all that I should be impartial, but Snowman… you’re getting on my last nerve. There are no Suits around here making decisions. Hacksaw Butch Reed is his own man and so am I. Now as far as other matches go… I have just signed three more title matches for the big event. The Texas Outlaws will be facing the Barbarians with Sheik Adnan Al Kassie. Dr. Death Steve Williams will challenge “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase for the Louisiana Heavyweight Title and Vader will try and take the Mid-South title from Lex Luger. Also, I just finished talking with the Steiner brothers and told them they would face the newest members of Hot Stuff Inc, Jack Victory and Hollywood John Tatum. Both Rick and Scott were upset as they wanted a chance to get their hands on Eddie Gilbert. I felt the only way to do this was in a Handicap Match and added Eddie to the team ofTatum and Victory. The Steiners quickly agreed. Fans in New Orleans, get your tickets to Lakefront Arena. It is sure to be one heck of a show. COMMERCIAL BREAK -PROMO FOR CAJUNDOME IN LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA Main Event Match Stan “The Man” Hansen with Dick Murdoch defeats Nord “The Barbarian” with Sheik Adnan and Konga with the Lariat in a rather long and violent TV match that saw both Hansen and Nord have a lot of time to wrestle from the top. Murdoch was at ringside and made sure there was no funny business from the Million Dollar Corportatin. Surprisingly, there was no wild brawl at the end of the show. If you asked Ladd why, he might just tell you that if he uses something too much, it becomes almost second nature and the fans lose some interest. Gordon Solie: Fans, we are just two weeks away from the big event at Lakefront Arena. So many issues yet to be settled. Until next time, so long from the Pelican State. Dark Matches included: JYD defeats Larry Cheatum with the Thump The Grappler defeats Trent Night with the Sleeper The Mighty Goliath squashes Big Cajun Troy Landry

If you can find evidence of their matches in L.A., I am fine with it. Wrestlingdata and cagematch do not have that. You could also use them as part of your foreign exemptions and use them for 3 months.

Mid-South adds Boris Zhukov, Soldat Ustinov, Fred Ottman, and Jeff Gaylord to the trade block.

WCW is really turning into a world promotion. I admit that I know nothing of wrestling in Japan or Mexico but you certainly have something for everyone. No matter who he manages, I love Gary Hart. I thought he gave the best promos. Looking forward to hearing from the master. Steamboat/Savage and Rhodes and Race have my full attention. I guess I am giving away my age there.

I really like how Rin Garvin is at the top of his game and challenging for the title against Tully just to have the angle with Jimmy keeping him down. Kamala fits in here nicely and good be a good challenger for Brody. I think that would sell some tickets. Such a stacked roster but you always find something for everyone. Nice booking.

The traditional CWA opening is played with some music being played as we see all the big stars of Memphis past hitting big moves. One exception is there is no Jerry “The King” Lawler in the intro. (As the show starts, with see Lance Russell and Dutch Mantell and Jeff Gaylord, Dutch Mantell’s bodyguard. Lance Russell: Yeeellow Everybody. Lance Rusell alongside Dirty Dutch Mantell. Fans, welcome to another great edition of championship wrestling. This is professional wrestling like it used to be and the way you like it. Dutch, why don’t you tell everybody what’s coming up in the next hour. Dutch Mantell: Lance, you never cease to amazing. Here you go again… just skipping over last week like it never happened. I mean we’re partners. Come on amigo… I got your back, you got mine ya know. Lance Russell: Oh, I get it now. You want credit for beating Shane Douglas last week in a tag match. Why don’t you remind everyone exactly how much of that match you participated in. 8 seconds, I think. Dutch: I think that should be a compliment, but it didn’t sound that way. I mean come on Lance. Give me some credit. We all knew that I would beat Psycho Shane but in 8 seconds. I amazed even myself with that one. Lance Russell: Oh brother…. You ran and hid for all but 8 seconds of the match and then pulled a rabbit out of a hat. Since you won’t do it, I’ll tell everyone about today’s show. First, the Fabulous Freebird Terry Gordy will make his debut as he takes on big Moondog Moretti. Rip Rogers with that valet of his, Terry Powers, is in action against Darren Day. The Russians are back in action as Boris Zhukov and Soldat Ustinov take on Shaun Simpson and Jimmy Del Ray. Dick Slater will be here as we wait to see if Tommy “Wildfire” Rich responds to Slater’s ultimatum. The Fab One Steve Keirn and Superstar Bill Dundee will be in tag action against The Watson brothers. We will hear from The Lightening Express as well as Jerry Jarrett on the upcoming Southern Tag Team Title Tournament coming up in the middle of July. And in our main event, it will be the Southern Heavyweight Champion “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel taking on Jeff Jarrett. Dutch: Absurd… I beat Lunatic Shane and Jeff Jarret gets a title match. Lance Russell: Come on Dutch, enough already. Let’s get to the ring. (As the camera turns toward the ring, we can all hear Dutch muttering to himself about the disrespect around this place.) MATCH #1 “Freebird” Terry Gordy defeats Moondog Moretti with a Piledriver. Lance Russell: Welcome to Championship Wrestling Terry. That was a great win you just had. So what brings you to Memphis? Terry Gordy: Lance, I was born and raised right here in Tennessee. Down the road a bit in Chattanooga but this is home to me. I was born and raised on southern ground and I learned early about how to fight for what I believe in and how to party after you win that fight. Lance Rusell: I hear you, Terry. Terry Gordy: Now Lance, there’s another reason I’m here and that’s the Southern Heavyweight Title. There’s a boy running around here calling himself the Nature Boy. Talking about how he just outsmarts others. How he distracts you in the ring and then rakes your eyes out and then beats you down. Sad thing is, Buddy Landel was also born and raised in Tennessee. It seems to ol Bam Bam here that his Mama didn’t teach him how to right from wrong. Buddy Landel… you can trust me on this brother… Terry Gordy can take it as good as he gives it. There aint a man alive who is going to throw me off my game because of words. I’ve been winning fights since I was 5 years old. Kicking butt and taking names is what I’m used to. Except in this case Landell, I going to be kicking butts and taking titles. Lance Russell: There you have it folks. Terry Gordy is here, and Buddy Landell better be ready! Dutch Mantell: Lance… do you really think Buddy Landell looks like the one who wasn’t raised right. Terry Gordy looks like who grew up with the pigs! Lance Russell: Dutch, why did you wait for Terry to leave before giving your opinion. It seems like Shane Douglas isn’t the only one you’re afraid off. Let’s take a break. Commercials + Promos for upcoming events in Memphis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville MATCH #2 Rip Rogers with Terry Powers defeats Darren Day with the Ripperplex. Before the match Rip Rogers grabbed the house mic from the ring announcer. Rip Rogers: I know, I know, today is one of the saddest days in Memphis in a long, long time. No longer will I come out here each and every week searching the stands for the needle in a haystack. I won’t be straining my eyes searching for that one woman good enough to come to this ring and get the thrill of their life by helping my take off my vest and show off the most spectacular body known to man. Men, that doesn’t mean the drool running down the ugly faces of your wives isn’t for me. It is! I mean you know it’s not for you …. with those spare tires hanging around your waist and your gigantic neanderthal foreheads. Now I have the perfect woman. The most beautiful women in Memphis. The most fit women in Memphis. The one, the only Terry Powers. Could you help me remove my vest. Terry Power: Hold on Honey. I think it’s my turn. Let me see if there is one man here in Memphis tonight who is man enough to help me with my jacket. Terry scans the crowd and a scour comes to her face. Then she actually holds her nose like something stinks. Terry Power: Rip, you’re right. These people fell from the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. TWICE I TIHNK. There is only one thing for us to do… I help you and you help me. Terry and Rip help each other take off their attire and there is no denying these two are in shape. Terry has many of the many looking closely as they still are not sure they like her muscles or not while the woman are googling Rip. Dutch Mantell: Hey Lance, I haven’t asked you how you’re doing after Terry gave you that close up last week. I bet your wife wasn’t too happy. Lance Russell: Now did you have to go and bring that up again. After the match, something very interesting happened. After Rip got the win, Exotic Adrian Street and Linda sauntered their way to the ring. Many of the fans in championship wrestling remember Street from the last time he was here back in the early and mid 80’s. As Rip and Terry are exiting the ring, Street and Linda walk right past them and look at each other; hold their noses and then turn around and leave. Rip and Terry head right to Lance. Rip Rogers: What in the heck was that. Was that a man or a woman! Lance Russell: That was Exotic Adrian Street. The only question is what did he want with you? Rip Rogers: Street better want nothing from me or he is going to be in a world of trouble. I mean look at him and look at me. He’s not half the man I am. I mean Terry here is more man that he is. Lance Russell: You said it Rip. Not me. Let’s take a break. Commercials + Promos for upcoming events in Memphis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville Lance Russell: I would like to bring out the President of Championship Wrestling, Jerry Jarrett. Jerry, I know you have some information of the upcoming Southern Tag Team Tournament coming up on July 17th at the Mid-South Coliseum. Jerry Jarrett: I do Lance but first, we have some information on our next Mid-South Coliseum event that will take place on June 19th. We all saw the impact that Tommy Rich had in the finals of the Southern Heavyweight Tournament. As a result of his actions, Dick Slater will be getting a rematch against Buddy Landell for the Southern Heavyweight Title. I promise to have more on that card next week. As far as the Southern Tag Team Tournament on July 15th, we have been flooded with applications from all over the word. We have received applications from Japan, Mexico, Canada and England and the applications keep flooding in. Remember, a team must have a history of wrestling together and please send videos with your application for us to assess the team’s ability. We only want the best of the best. So far, three teams have been accepted. Brad Armstrong and Tim Horner, The Lightening Express are in. So are the Big Russians, Boris Zhukov and Soldat Ustinov. And we’re really excited to have Superstar Bill Dundee and The Fab One, Steve Keirn. Dutch Matell: Whoa, Whoa, hold on just a minute. I know for a fact that I’ve filled out an application for both Jeff and myself. And let’s throw in our big tag team win last week against Dundee and Shane “Psycho” Douglas. So why didn’t I hear my name called ….. and how could Dundee and Keirn be in the tournament. I mean they are not even a team!! Jerry Jarrett: Dutch… yes, last week you did get a nice win but after reviewing the tape, it was obvious that you wanted no part of that match. You even complained then entire tv show last week how we couldn’t make you wrestle! And as far as Dundee and Keirn are concerned, they are two-time former Southern Heavyweight Tag Team Champions. How can you say they are not qualified for this tournament. Dutch Mantell: Ridiculous… the fix is in. Why do I even work here. Lance Russell: I was wondering that myself. Dutch Mantell: Shut up Lance. Who asked you? Jerry Jarrett: I’ll tell you what I ‘ll do. I will set you and Jeff up in a tag team match for June 17th in the Coliseum and if you do well, we will add you and your bodyguard to the tournament. Dutch Mantell: I’ll accept but I am getting sick and tired of playing second fiddle around here. For the singles tournament you set me up there and then didn’t let me in at the last minute. Jerry Jarrett: No set up…. You beat Superstar Bill Dundee and Fan One Steve Keirn and you’re in. The fans go wild…. Dutch Mantell: WHAT…… Jerry Jarrett walks off as Lance wonders how Dutch can keep getting himself into these situations. MATCH #3: Boris Zhukov & Soldat Ustinov defeat Shaun Simpson & Jimmy Del Ray in an exciting match where the fan favorites tried to use their speed to hold off the big Russians but this plan only worked for so long as eventually Jimmy Del Ray was caught with an illegal knee to the back which softened him up for the bearhug by Zhukov. After the match, Boris Zhukov and Soldat Ustinov give a quick post-match interview where they do their best to riley up the fans with their anti-American rhetoric and complain about Jerry Jarrett not making them the #1 seed in the tag team tournament. Lance tries to explain that they have not even received all of the applications yet and Jerry couldn’t name a #1 seed yet. Boris started yelling about American bureaucracy as he and Soldat stormed off. As The Russians leave, Ron Wright comes wheeling in. Ron Wright: I need Jerry Jarrett out here right now. I mean he has crossed a line. Jerry Jarrett comes out and asks Ron what his problem is now. Ron Wright: You know exactly what the problem is. You named the teams in the tag tournament and you didn’t call my team. Jerry Jarrett: And what team is that Ron. Your application had no team name on it. You sent in no video for us to assess. Heck, for all I know, you don’t even have a team. Ron Wright: I told you. I’m not a tellin you the team name. I’m not letting other teams get the scouting down. My team is the best in the tournament and you’re just a gonna have to take my word on that. That should be easy. I mean I am the manager of the Christian Wrestlers Association…. The focus on Christian. Jerry Jarrett: (Smirking at Ron’s words) Sorry Jerry. No team name and no video…. Not in the tournament. Jerry walks away with Ron is hot pursuit with his wheelchair. Dutch Mantell: I think the power has gone to Jarrett’s head. Commercials + Promos for upcoming events in Memphis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville Before our next match, we see Dick Slater in another pre-recorded interview Dick Slater: Tommy Rich… one week has past and we have not seen hid nor hare of you. We have not heard a word from you. It is like you have vanished. Last week, I gave you an ultimatum. Show up here and fight me or I am going to send some very bad men looking for you. Either way, it doesn’t matter to me. Either way, it will be the end of you Tommy Rich. Now it could just be the end of your career of you show up or it could be the end of your life if you don’t. Your choice Rich but you better make it in the next 7 days. Lance Russell: Folks, I don’t know what to say. Dick Slater has gone off the rails if you want my honest opinion. Let’s get back to the ring. MATCH #4 Superstar Bill Dundee & Fab One Steve Keirn defeat Drew and Lou Watson as Keirn connected with the Superkick. Interesting thing here was that Dutch and Jeff Gaylord left for the post-match interview where Dundee and Keirn stressed how excited they were to be back together again and that they would really like to win the tournament for the Southern Tag titles. Commercials + Promos for upcoming events in Memphis, Evansville, Louisville and Nashville Another quick interview from the Lightening Express adds even more hype to the tag team tournament. Brad and Tim both expressed interest in being the #1 seed in the tournament. Dutch, who returned from his “bathroom break” laughed at the idea that the Lightening Express could be the #1 seed in any tournament. Horner and Brad both laughed at Dutch and challenged him and Gaylord to a match, but Dutch said that he would have to pass because we were running out of time but if there was time, he would show The Lightening Express what a #1 seed looks like. Lance, just shaking his head, sends us to the ring for our main event. MAIN EVENT MATCH SOUTHERN HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH “Nature Boy” Buddy Landell © defeats Jeff Jarrett after Jarrett obviously injured his leg after Landel rammed his knee into the ring post. While Jarrett gave it his all, Landell on two legs had his way with the youngster. Eventually Landell locked in the Figure 4 but no matter how much leverage Landell put on, Jarrett refused to submit. After about 4 straight minutes of the Figure 4 … Lance Russell: Come on Jeff. Submit. You’re going to risk permanent injury. Dutch Mantell: Come one Lance, Jeff is Jarrett. He’s too stupid to submit and he’s got his brain power from his father. Lance Rusell: Come on Dutch. This kids in trouble. Stop joking around. Suddenly, the camera catches a white towel flying into the ring. Lance Russell: Here comes Dick Slater. He’s thrown in the towel and he is going right after the champion. The ref calls for the bell awarding the match to the champ but he must now fend off Slater. Slater only gets a few blows in before Landell escapes with his belt and he high tail’s it back to the locker room. Lance Russell: Fans, lets here it for young Jeff Jarrett. He has some will to win. I hope he’s not too badly hurt. Thank Goodness Dick Slater came to the rescue. That is going to be some title match in the Mid-South Coliseum on June 17th. We are out of time but make sure to join us here next week where the main event will be the Lightening Express facing Dutch Mantell and Jeff Gaylord. Until next time… Bye Bye Everybody.

Sorry Lowblow. It's fixed. You are 5th. I wrote NWA twice for some reason.