MARCH 23rd
WTBS STUDIOS:
Gordon Solie: There are a lot of action in today's program, so lets go right to the ring.
Brian Adias vs. Ken Timbs 15 minutes
Adias and Timbs have a feeling out process until Timbs gest Adias to the corner and rakes Adias' eyes right before the break. Referee Patrick reprimands Timbs and Timbs takes control with a hip toss to the canvas. Timbs bounces off the ropes and misses a knee drop. Both men are on the canvas until Adias gets to his feet first. Adias grabs the stunned Timbs and hits him with a Russian leg sweep. Adias covers and hooks the near leg for the victory.
WINNER via pin fall, Brian Adias.
Solie: Great win over a tough veteran Brian
Adias: Thank you Mr. Solie. There are a lot of interesting things going on in the area and I want to be in the mix. I see that Kelly Kiniski is now in the area and he was an old nemesis when I was in Texas. If he wants to continue our rivalry, I'm all for it as nothing really got settled. As for Gary Hart and his new change in attitude, well I have been apart of a few situations in which I wrestled some of his men and all I want to say to Ted Dibiase and Tommy Rich is that man is as evil as they come and I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him.
Solie: That is some strong words coming from a man that has had dealings with Gary Hart in the past.
commercial break
Solie: The AWA has been buzzing lately because we have a new AWA Heavyweight Champion as Hulk Hogan has regained his title from Jerry "The King" Lawler. We also have new AWA World Tag Team Champions as The Road Warriors who are managed by "Precious" Paul Ellering defeated Crusher Jerry Blackwell and the former Olympian Ken Patera. Since both titles are being defended at the Omni next week, the board has made a decision about the opponents for both Champions. I have this memo from the chairman of the board of the Superstars of the Superstation, Elo Nosredna. " Dear folks, the board has decided that the AWA World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan will face Ted Dibiase, who is managed by Gary Hart. The Road Warriors will face the winner of a match here today on TV between The National Tag Team Champions, The Long Riders, who are managed by Angelo Poffo and they will face Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton, who are known as The Fantastics. The match will be 1 fall with no time limit. ( crowd cheers wildly). (crowd starts to boo)
Bill Irwin: What do you mean that we have to face those midgets, The Fantastics once again? We have beaten them from pillar to post all across this country and we have to face them again just because someone named "Elo Nosredna" says we do? What kind of name is Elo Nosredna anyway?
Scott Irwin: ( pointing to Gordon Solie) You had something to do with this, didn't you Solie?
Solie: Listen, I had nothing to do with this as this was a decision by the board of directors and the governing body of the AWA. All I know is that someone will pay for this today and it will be those midgets.
Scott Hall vs. "Iron" Mike Sharpe, 15 minutes
Hall and Sharpe tie up and Sharpe looks surprised by the strength of Hall, as Hall easily pushes "Canada's greatest athlete" around with ease. Hall uses slams and suplexes to soften up the back of Sharpe. Sharpe gets an opening by kicking Hall a bit low when referee McGowen wasn't looking. Sharpe punches and kicks Hall and then whips him into the corner. Sharpe charges, but is met with a boot to the face. Sharpe wobbles around until Hall charges him and nails Sharpe with an elbow to the head. Before Sharpe can fall down, Hall grabs Sharpe and puts the "Big Squeeze" on him. Sharpe has no choice but to give up.
WINNER, via submission, Scott Hall
Solie: Another impressive win Scott.
Hall: Thank you Mr. Solie. I see that Sivi Afi is telling people that no one can take his man, Yokozuna off his feet, but I have some footage here saying otherwise. (VTR of a match between Yokozuna & Pen Whatley in which Hall makes the save after Yokozuna defeats Whatley. Hall came into the ring and tossed Yokozuna to the outside.)
Hall: This proves that Yokozuna isn't some kind of immovable object that Afi says he is. I'm 6'5" and weigh 285lbs.and I know for a fact that Yokozuna can be pushed around.
commercial break
Solie: (crowd booing)
Angelo Poffo: This is a miscarriage of justice! How isn't my man, The Masked Superstar not getting a rematch against the World Heavyweight Champion! Can you tell me that Solie!
Solie: Well Mr. Poffo, Jerry Lawler lost the title to Hulk Hogan, so technically, your man isn't in line for a rematch.
Poffo: How isn't he in line for a rematch!!! He was robbed the last time at the Omni as Lawler cheated and had the referee in his pocket.
Solie: Now Mr. Poffo, you have no evidence of such a thing.
Poffo: I have no evidence? Did you see the match Solie, or are you even blind with those glasses you have on? Unfortunately for the man in the ring up there, The Superstar is going to make an example out of him.
The Masked Superstar vs. Shawn Michaels 15 minutes
The Superstar doesn't even wait for the bell and attacks the youngster with shots to the stomach. Michaels is hunched over as the Superstar starts to pound and twist the neck of the rookie. The Superstar is smothering Michaels, not letting him get a breath, let alone any offense in. The Superstar sets Michaels up in the middle of the ring and uses his Corkscrew Neck breaker on Michaels. Instead of pinning him. He picks him up again and applies another neck breaker. Referee McGowen tries to check on the youngster, but the Superstar shoves him to the side. The Superstar hits a 3rd Neck breaker and then picks up the lifeless Michaels and applies his Cobra Clutch to add to the pain of the 3 Neck breakers. Referee McGowen immediately calls for the bell, but the Superstar won't break the hold. McGowen starts a fast count to 5 and the Superstar releases the hold at 4.
WINNER via stoppage, The Masked Superstar.
Solie: Out with me now is Iceman Parsons. Iceman, how is the National Heavyweight Champion doing after the attack from "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer & "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan last week?
Parsons: Well Mr. Solie, Hacksaw is hurting a bit, but he is fine and in the gym with one thing in mind and that's to get those 2 Roody-Poos in the ring and to get some revenge.
Solie: Speaking of revenge, you have a date in the Omni facing "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan.
Parsons: That's right Gordon. Duggan, I'm going to dish out some Street Justice when I get you behind in the ring next Sunday Night (crowd cheers) And Sawyer, you are in for the whuppin' that your mama should've given you when you get into the ring against ol' Hacksaw.
Solie: The match for the National Heavyweight Title will have a 60 minute time limit.
Parsons: That Sawyer is gonna wish that he was never born after Hacksaw gets done with him.
commercial break.
Solie: I have Brad & Bob Armstrong here with me and it's good to see you Brad.
Brad: Thank you Mr. Solie. I took a bit of a beating a few weeks ago when the Andersons jumped me after that match. I'm better now and I'm focused on giving them some good ol' Marietta home cooking if you know what I mean.
Bob: Gordon, you know that when I say something that means I have every intention of following through with those words. So "Pig Face" and that little piglet Arn Anderson, you 2 are going to get the "Georgia Jaw Jacker" so many times that you won't be able to feel your face. Actually, the beating you 2 will receive will probably be an improvement to those ugly faces of yours! (crowd cheers) The both of you might be in need for a Plastic Surgeon after next Sunday at the Omni.
Solie: Well thank you Bob & Brad and I think the Andersons better be careful, especially when you attack another man's son.
Mike Miller: I want to come out here and saying something, Solie.
Solie: Well, even though we have a match to get to, go right ahead.
Miller: Jake Roberts. You have never faced anyone like me before. I'm a leg breaking, submission machine. I don't care on how long it takes, I will make you scream in pain and I will take great joy in doing so. (smiling and laughing)
Solie: So does this mean that you have accepted Mr. Roberts' challenge at the Omni?
Miller: Oh, I have accepted the challenge and that Snake will wish that he stayed in the hole he came out from
National Tag Team Champions, The Long Riders vs. The Fantastics 1 fall no time limit
Both teams are taking their time early on and neither team can get the advantage after the first 8 minutes or so. Scott Irwin knee in the ribs along the ropes to Rogers gives the Long Riders a leg up. The Irwins start to work on the chest and head of Rogers. They tag in and out and show on why they are the National Tag Team Champions. The Long Riders manager, Angelo Poffo is at ringside encouraging them to injure Rogers. Rogers is having trouble catching his breath after a elbow caught Rogers high into the throat. Rogers is looking to tag Fulton, but every time he gets close, the Irwins pull him back towards their corner. Things change after Bill Irwin gets a bit cocky and misses a leg drop to a prone Rogers. Both men are trying to get to their corners and Rogers is finally able to make the tag to Fulton. Fulton jumps in and attacks both Bill & Scott as Scott is now the legal man in the ring. Fulton has Scott Irwin on the ropes, using his speed to keep the bigger man off-balance. Fulton hits a drop kick and climbs the ropes and delivers a double axe handle to the back of Scott Irwin.
Irwin appears to be disoriented as he staggers around the ring. He gets too close to Tommy Rogers who hits him with a forearm to the head. Fulton and Rogers take turns doing this as Poffo is outside the ring yelling at Nick Patrick to do something about it. Fulton tags in Rogers and now it's Rogers time to get some revenge. Rogers is bouncing between both Irwins delivering damage to weaken both wrestlers. Rogers uses his speed and quickness to keep Scott Irwin guessing and Irwin appears to be getting gassed from trying to keep up with his opponent. Rogers goes to the air and hammers the back of Irwin with an elbow drop. Rogers goes for the cover, but Bill Irwin makes a save at 2 1/2. Fulton joins the fray as Nick Patrick is trying regain control. The Fantastics send Bill Irwin into the ropes and hit a double drop kick, which sends him to the floor. They turn their attention to "Hog" Irwin and this time, it's a double back body drop for the bigger Irwin. At this time, Angelo Poffo jumps onto the ring apron and as Nick Patrick & Bobby Fulton turn and see this, Fulton hits Poffo with a forearm to the chest. However, something goes flying into the ring and Bill Irwin picks it up. Fulton & Patrick are still dealing with Poffo not seeing this. Rogers turns around and Bill Irwin punches Rogers square in the jaw and Rogers just crumbles. Bill drags his brother Scott onto Rogers as Bill Irwin turns his attention to Fulton and Patrick sees Scott covering Rogers. Scott has the leg hooked and as Bill & Fulton fight, Patrick counts to 3. (crowd boos)
WINNER via pin fall, The National Tag Team Champions, The Long Riders.
Gary Hart is at ringside trying to tell Patrick on what happened. This allows Poffo, The Masked Superstar and David Sammartino to come into the ring and attack Hart. They kick and stomp Hart as Poffo & Sammartino hold Hart up off the canvas and The Superstar puts the Cobra Clutch on Hart. Hart is just to go out as Sammartino & Poffo are holding off some of the younger wrestlers. Tommy Rich and Lanny Poffo come to the ring and Lanny Poffo hits his Dad, Angelo in the head with a chair! Angelo goes down hard and Rich chases Sammartino from the ring. Lanny Poffo just stands over his Dad as The Masked Superstar looks at him as he is on the outside trying to pull Angelo to safety.