LUTTE INTERNATIONALE TV
Taped at CHLT-TV Studios, Sherbrooke, QC
June 2nd, 1984
Guy Hauray & Édouard Carpentier welcome the viewers to the premiere episode of Lutte Internationale TV
Guy: It is with great pride that we welcome all of our viewers to this very first episode of Lutte Internationale. A huge hour of in-ring action to kick us off, including a huge 8-Men Tag Team main event between the team of Bob Backlund, Rocky Johnson, Dino Bravo & Rick Martel vs The Creatchman Family but we don’t know who will be part of the Creatchman Family!
Édouard: Indeed, this promises to be an exciting night of wrestling. And it’s also the official debut of the Rougeau family as all 3 brothers Jacques, Raymond & Armand will kick us off and ---but,wait a minute, Eddy Creatchman is on his way!
(Eddy “The Brain” Creatchman makes his way to the set and he’s not alone: he’s accompanied by the Wild Samoans – Afa & Sika-, Samu and as well as Stephen Petitpas who’s now dressed like a sheik for some reason.)
Eddy Creatchman: Les maudits Rougeaus, vous pouvez pas savoir comment je les haïs, ces maudits morveux-là. Je me lève la nuit pour les haïr! J’aurais dû me douter qu’ils iraient pleurnicher à Frank Valois pour qu’ils les prennent! De venir icitte, c’est la pire gaffe qu’ils pouvaient faire parce que y ont un gros bullseye sur leur dos. Hauray, Carpentier, vous avez toué deux entendu la lettre de Greg Valentine que Frenchy Martin a lu durant la conférence de presse. Les autres que Valentine parlait dans sa lettre, ben c’est moé pis ma famille. Là, Valois leur en a donné une p’tite facile aux Rougeaus à soir mais ce sera pas toujours de même. Parce que j’ai rassemblé les gars les plus redoutables que je pouvais trouver pour en faire MA famille, une famille qui sera toujours meilleure que celle des Rougeaus. J’suis allé chercher les 3 gars les plus dangereux que vous pourrez jamais trouver : Afa, Sika pis Samu, les Wild Samoans! Pis icitte, lui (pointing to Stephen Petitpas), je l’ai amené avec moi à Detroit voir mon grand chum The Sheik pis ensemble on en a fait une machine brutale, à l’image du Sheik. Stephen Petitpas, yé mort. Maintenant, c’est Sheik Ali! Pis à soir, on va montrer à Backlund, Robinson, Bravo pis Martel qui c’est qui run la bâtisse icitte. Je vous en passe un papier, les Rougeaus ont intérêt à regarder ce qu’on va faire à soir pis si y sont intelligent pour cinq cennes, ils vont sacrer leur camp pour pus jamais revenir!
(Translation : Those damn Rougeaus, you don’t know how I hate those snot nosed kids. I get up at night to hate them. I should’ve known that they’d go crying and whining to Frank Valois so they could take them. Coming here was the biggest mistake they could ever make because they have a big bullseye on their back. Hauray, Carpentier, you both heard about the letter from Greg Valentine that Frenchy Martin read during the press conference. The others Valentine was referring to in this letter, it was me and my family! Because I assembled the toughest guys I could find to make them MY family, a family that will always be better than the Rougeaus. I picked up the 3 most dangerous men you could ever find: Afa, Sika and Samu, the Wild Samoans! And this guy (pointing to Stephen Petitpas), I brought him along with me in Detroit to see my great friend The Sheik and together we made a destroying machine, just to the Sheik’s image. Stephen Petitpas is dead; now, it’s Sheik Ali! And tonight, we’ll show Backlund, Robinson, Bravo and Martel who runs this place here. I can promise you this; the Rougeaus better watch what we’ll do tonight and if they’re smart enough, they’ll leave and never come back!)
The Creatchman Family leaves with Eddy, but not before trying to intimidate both announcers. It now seems that we’re ready for our opening contest.
Match #1
The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques, Raymond & Armand) vs Pete Doherty, Charlie Cook & Buzz Tyler
A very nice ovation for the returning Rougeaus as they made their way to the ring. Little brother Armand looks to be very well in-sync with his older brothers as everyone gels together with some very nice tag team moves. The trio of Doherty, Cook & Tyler is doing the best they can but it’s to no avail as Jacques & Raymond finish up Doherty with La Bombe des Rougeau to get the victory.
Winners: Jacques, Raymond & Armand Rougeau
For the next match, we see Paul Christy making his way to the ring along with George “The Animal” Steele. Guy Hauray & Édouard Carpentier remind the viewers at home that Steele & Christy, along with now free agent Masa Fuchi, were part of the Christy Menagerie in the Detroit territory. Paul Christy has his wrestling gear on and seems ready for action but first...
Paul Christy: So this is Lutte Internationale, huh? The so-called mecca of pro wrestling. Because, yeah, I heard this was what it was called. And to think that George & I left Detroit to work in this hellhole! I don’t understand a damn thing you people are saying, it’s so annoying! (Crowd boos Christy mercilessly)...But I am a professional and I’ve got a job to do so I will do it. I’m here to issue an open challenge to anybody that works here who’s willing to step into the ring with me. Let’s see if there’s any of you, frogs, that have the balls to take me on!
To Paul Christy’s surprise, the first man to come out from behind the curtain is none other than Frenchy Martin! Everyone in attendance seems to be confused but are willing to hear Frenchy.
Frenchy Martin: Now, Christy, I don’t know what your problem is with my home province of Quebec but if you have a problem with this town, then, you have a problem with me, too! Because I’ve always been proud of wrestling here and entertaining these people! (Another surprise: crowd cheering Frenchy!) But, this isn’t about me, Christy. I heard that you issued an open challenge for someone to wrestle you right here, right now? (Christy nods affirmatively and points at Frenchy). Oh no, no, no...like I said, it’s not about me. I’m a manager now. I think I found someone for you to wrestle tonight...well...wrestle isn’t a good word here. I should probably use the word “fight” because my friend would be more willing to fight you....unless you’ve changed your mind?
Paul Christy: Are you kidding? Changed my mind? Not a chance, Frenchy! Bring on whoever you’ve got! I’ve got all day to beat up one of you, frogs!
Frenchy Martin: Well, you’re close but no cigar. It’s not a “frog”, as you say. But it’s an....animal alright. THE Animal!
(Christy looks puzzled and he has no time to react BEFORE GEORGE STEELE CLOCKS CHRISTY FROM BEHIND! Steele throws himself on Christy and referee Luigi Macera tries to separate them. Frenchy Martin steps into the ring and is able to get Steele away from Christy. The crowd is completely shocked by what just happened.)
Frenchy: Luigi Macera, whether you want to or not, this match will happen. Paul Christy agreed to the terms so it’s gonna happen. As for my new friend George Steele right here...every Legion needs its enforcer, his gatekeeper. And this is exactly what George Steele will be: Frenchy & Greg Valentine’s gatekeeper. Yes, the REAL International Heavyweight Champion! As a matter of fact, Greg Valentine asks me to tell everyone back in the locker room that if they want a piece of the champ, they’re gonna have to go through The Animal first. And trust me, it won’t be just the Animal. There’s plenty more to come. Now, Macera, ring the bell!
Referee Luigi Macera begrudgingly rings the bell and the match is under way.
Match #2
No Holds Barred
George “The Animal” Steele (w/Frenchy Martin) vs Paul Christy
Paul Christy has no chance whatsoever to regroup from The Animal’s vicious attack. With no disqualification in effect, it all plays into George Steele’s hands. Steele spends a good part of the match beating up Christy outside and uses the camera wires near the broadcast booth to choke Christy. Steele finally sends Christy back in the ring and has no problem finishing up his former ally with the Jumping Splash to get the 3 count.
Winner: George “The Animal” Steele
Guy Hauray & Édouard Carpentier now discuss the events that we’ve just witnessed and now wonders how strong will Frenchy’s Legion when it’s all put together. Guy & Édouard also plugs the match tomorrow night in Brampton, Ontario between Dino Bravo & Abdullah the Butcher. That brings along the team of Bob Backlund, Rocky Johnson, Dino Bravo & Rick Martel to talk about their match tonight. Édouard Carpentier asks Martel his thoughts on what was said during the press conference when Frenchy Martin interrupted the Rougeaus’ contract signing.
Rick Martel: J’aimerais te dire que j’suis surpris de ce que Frenchy Martin a fait mais malheureusement, non. J’ai déjà considéré Frenchy comme un frère après tout ce qu’il a fait pour mon frère à Porto Rico. Mais quand tu te tiens avec des rapaces comme Greg Valentine, c’est ça qui arrive. Astheure que Frenchy a décidé de représenter Greg Valentine, y va devoir vivre avec les conséquences que ça implique. J’ai des comptes à régler avec Valentine datant de Detroit. Je sais que certains doivent se demander pourquoi ce soir Bob Backlund est dans notre équipe, compte tenu de ce qu’il m’a fait à Detroit le soir où j’affrontais Valentine pour sa ceinture mais après avoir jasé de tout ça, on a mis tout ça derrière nous pis on est concentrés à 100% pour la famille Creatchman. Pis quant à Greg Valentine, tu peux toujours te prétendre le champion International mais le vrai champion sera couronné dans le ring, comme ça doit l’être. Que ce soit moi, Dino, Bob, Billy ou n’importe qui d’autre. Fais un homme de toi, Valentine!
(Translation : I’d like to tell you that I’m surprised of Frenchy Martin’s actions but unfortunately, I’m not. I once considered Frenchy a brother after everything he did for my brother in Puerto Rico. But when you’re hanging out with scums like Greg Valentine, that’s what happens. Now that French decided to represent Greg Valentine, he’ll have to live with the forthcoming consequences. I’ve got a score to settle with Valentine going back to Detroit. I know that some people might be wondering why tonight Bob Backlund is in our team given what he did to me in Detroit while I was feuding with Valentine over his belt but after talking it out, we’ve put all of this behind us and we’re 100% focused on the Creatchman family. As for Greg Valentine, you can always claim to be the International Heavyweight Champion but the real champion will be crowned in the ring, like it should be. Whether it’s me, Dino, Bob, Billy or anybody else. Be a man, Valentine!
Édouard now turns his attention to Dino Bravo who wants to talk about his match with Abdullah the Butcher tomorrow night in Brampton, Ontario.
Dino Bravo: Comme ça, Eddy Creatchman est de retour pis il veut nous faire la vie dure à nous les Québécois? Comme si c’était pas assez d’avoir sa famille Creatchman avec lui, Eddy a décidé de m’envoyer Abdullah the Butcher dans les pattes demain soir en Ontario! Ben j’ai des nouvelles pour toi, mon Creatchman : j’en ai pas peur d’Abdullah! Tu peux m’envoyer qui tu veux pour m’affronter : Abdullah, les Samoans, Samu, Sheik Ali, n’importe qui d’autre que tu trouveras mais y a une chose qui est certaine, c’est que Dino Bravo s’écrasera pas contre un membre de la famille Creatchman. J’ai trop de fierté pour te laisser gagner quoique ce soit. Comme Ricky l’a dit, moi aussi, j’ai les yeux sur la ceinture à Greg Valentine pis j’suis prêt à faire tout ce que je peux pour avoir ma chance. Valentine pourra faire sa p’tite vedette autant qu’y le voudra mais y pourra pas se sauver éternellement. À soir, Backlund, Robinson, Ricky pis moi, on règle votre cas, les Creatchman. Demain soir, c’t’au tour d’Abdullah. Ce sera pas beau mais ça va valoir le prix d’entrée!
(Translation : So, Eddy Creatchman is back and wants to give us Quebecers a hard time? Like it wasn’t enough to have his Creatchman family behind him, Eddy decided to send Abdullah the Butcher against me tomorrow night in Ontario! Well I’ve got news for you, Creatchman: I’m not scared of Abdullah! You can send whoever you want to face me: Abdullah, the Samoans, Samu, Sheik Ali, whoever else you’ll find but one thing is for certain and that’s that Dino Bravo won’t lie down for any Creatchman Family member. I’ve got too much pride to let you win anything. Like Ricky said, I too have my sights on Greg Valentine’s belt and I’m ready to do everything I can to get my shot. Valentine can do his prima donna as long as he wants to but he can’t hide forever. Tonight, Backlund, Robinson, Ricky and I, we’re taking care of you, Creatchmans. Tomorrow night,it’s Abdullah’s turn. It won’t be pretty but it’ll be worth the admission!
Billy Robinson: Tonight, we’re just one cohesive unit. We’re focused on beating the Creatchman Family and that’s all that matters in the end.
Bob Backlund: The Creatchman Family wants a war? We’re gonna give it to them! You can bank on that!
All 4 babyfaces high-five each other and leave to crowd cheers. Guy Hauray & Édouard Carpentier are heading us now back in the ring for another match.
Match #3
The Caribbean Connection (Carlos Colon & Chicky Starr) vs “No Class” Bobby Bass & Rudy Kay
Fans are seemingly behind Carlos Colon & Chicky Starr, who are also gelling pretty well as a tag team, as opposed to Bobby Bass & Rudy Kay; Rudy obviously more comfortable wrestling with his brother Bobby. The end of the match comes when Carlos Colon is able to make Rudy Kay quit with the Figure Four Leglock while Chicky Starr neutralized Bobby Bass with the DDT.
Winners: The Caribbean Connection
Before the main event, Guy Hauray & Édouard Carpentier announce some of the matches taking place on Quebec City’s first Lutte Internationale Card next Saturday night, June 9th at the Colisée. Confirmed for the show:
MAIN EVENT
Rick Martel vs Mad Dog Lefebvre (w/Frenchy Martin)
Billy Robinson vs Sika (w/Eddy Creatchman)
Jacques Rougeau vs Sheik Ali (w/Eddy Creatchman)
Armand Rougeau vs Hercules Ayala
+ Dino Bravo, Gino Brito, Raymond Rougeau & more
Main Event
8-Men Tag Team Match
Bob Backlund, Billy Robinson, Dino Bravo & Rick Martel vs The Creatchman Family (Wild Samoans, Samu & Sheik Ali, w/Eddy Creatchman)
It’s an understatement to say that there’s lot of tension in the air and the Creatchman Family all are looking like legit madmen on their way to the ring. Meanwhile, the babyfaces are focused and confident as they head inside the ring. Things started good for the faces as they were able to work on Sheik Ali a bit. The tide turned when Martel got in the ring and got clubbed in the back by Samu while running the ropes. Eventually, Martel was able to capitalize on a mistake by Afa, who missed a headbutt from the corner and Martel was able to tag in Bravo. Bravo gets the hot tag and cleans house. Eventually, referee Adrien Desbois loses control as everyone gets in the ring. The end of the match comes when Dino Bravo sets up Sheik Ali for his Side Suplex but Eddy Creatchman uses his cane to trip Bravo and Ali falls on Bravo. The referee made the 3 count , not seeing that Eddy was also holding Bravo’s foot! Bravo is livid as Backlund, Robinson & Martel are trying to calm him down but Bravo wants no part of it, having to be restrained by his teammates. The Creatchman Family gets a controversial victory to close this first episode of Lutte Internationale .
À LA SEMAINE PROCHAINE, SI DIEU LE VEUT!