Posted January 15, 200817 yr comment_5427148 April-May 1987 Disc 1 Midnight Express vs. Martin & Diamond Midnight Express Interview The Russians vs. Force & Tyler Tim Horner & Ole Anderson Interview Russians Interview Brad Armstrong vs. Randy Barber Brad & Bob Armstrong Interview Ron Garvin vs. ??? Road Warriors vs. Westcott & Sullivan Road Warriors Interview Lex Luger vs. Larry Clarke JJ Dillon & Lex Luger Interview The New Breed vs. McQuade & Stevens The New Breed Interview (MUST HAVE EXTRA) Ole Anderson & Tim Horner vs. Tabb & Deaton Nikita Koloff Interview Ric Flair Interview Arn Anderson vs. Italian Stallion Arn Anderson Interview (Possible Extra) Ric Flair vs. Brodie Chase Crockett Cup Music Video Lazer Tron vs. Darrell Dalton Lazer Tron & Jimmy Valiant Interview (Valiant kisses Tony) (Extra) Jimmy Garvin vs. Billy Moore Tully Blanchard & JJ Dillon Interview (Possible extra) The Barbarian vs. Clement Fields Midnight Express Interview Four Horsemen Interview The New Breed vs. ??? The New Breed Interview (Extra) Tully Blanchard Interview Rock N Roll Express vs. Johnny Ace & Vernon Deaton Jimmy Garvin vs. ??? Bob Armstrong Interview Brad Armstrong vs. ??? Rock N Roll Express Interview Disc 2 Lex Luger vs. ??? Russians Interview Lazer Tron & Jimmy Valiant vs. Thunderfoot #1 & ??? Midnight Express Interview Nikita Koloff Interview Midnight Express vs. Champion & Royal Midnight Express Interview Lazer Tron & Jimmy Valiant vs. Barber & Martin Nikita Koloff Interview Lex Luger vs. Jeff Belk Ron Garvin Interview (attacked by Midnight Express) (Extra) Brad & Bob Armstrong vs. The New Breed - This is the Armstrongs I think Phil saw in the Mid South set where they hook on an armbar or a headlock and don't do anything with it. Well, you would hope that with the Armstrongs classic stylings and the New Breed's high-end offense that the two styles would mesh well. Well, when the Armstrongs are on offense, the match is painfully dull. When the NEw Breed is on offense, they at least keep it interesting. The match ends up in a draw and while it picked up at the end, there are WAY too many awesome tags that will make the set to include this. The Russians vs. Sampson & Jay The Russians Interview Midnight Express vs. Tabb & Clarke Midnight Express Interview (EXTRA) Ric Flair Interview (EXTRA) Road Warriors vs. Isley & Force The Road Warriors Interview Ron Garvin vs. ??? Tully Blanchard & JJ Dillon Interview Jimmy Garvin vs. Paul Garner Road Warriors vs. ??? Road Warriors Interview Barry Windham vs. ??? Dusty Rhodes & Magnum TA Money Promo / Tully Blanchard & JJ Dillon Promo (EXTRA) Lex Luger vs. ??? Midnight Express Interview Arn Anderson vs. ??? Rock N Roll Express vs. Simani & South Ric Flair Interview Ronnie Garvin Interview Jimmy Garvin vs. Larry Clarke Tully Blanchard Interview (Recap of Magnum & Dusty Interview) Disc 3 The New Breed vs. Alan Martin & Clement Fields Midnight Express vs. Rock N Roll Express (15:45) - Nothing much going on in the early part. However, Gibson trying to rip out Stan Lan'e arm from his socket was pretty cool as Lane collided with Eaton. Most of the match is spent with Lane and Eaton bumping and selling for the RNR. Later on, Gibson plays FIP and the MX take over and even though they have only been tagging with each other for a couple of months, the MX is looking fluid but not really working together. It appears like they are each working a different match even though this is pretty damn good. Just an observation. Screwy ending as we are accustomed to but this is probably the best match I have seen the RNR have with Lane/Eaton. Dick Murdoch vs. Cougar Jay The Russians Interview (w/ Dusty-Nikita altercation) (Possible Extra) Ron Garvin vs. Mike Force The New Breed Interview (Possible Extra) Bob Armstrong vs. Randy Barber Midnight Express Interview Jimmy Valiant vs. Randy Mulkey Barry Windham vs. Rick Sullivan Barry Windham Interview Nikita Koloff vs. Chance McQuade Nikita Koloff Interview Ric Flair Interview (Possible Extra) Luger, Blanchard & Anderson vs. Stephens, Moore & King Ragin’ & Ravishin’ Interview (interrupted by Paul Ellering) / Road Warriors Interview (Extra) Russians & Dick Murdoch Interview Arn Anderson vs. Jeff Sampson Arn Anderson Interview Dusty Rhodes Interview Tully Blanchard vs. Robert Gibson (12:17) (5:52) (18:19) - Story here has Gibson holding on to Tully's arm for dear life. However, after a pin attempt, Tully rubs Gobert's face into the ropes and gains the advantage. Tully, scrapes, kicks, elbows and just abuses Gibson for awhile. The end stretch is pretty hot with Gibson reversing or dodging Tully offense only to attempt a pin or hold but Tully escaping. They end up doing the hiptoss ref bump and JJ and Morton get involved. Flair also gwets involved and they injure Ricky Morton. I don't know how far this match will go but it is worth a look at the very least. Ric Flair Interview Midnight Express vs. Isley & Angel Ragin’ & Ravishin’ Interview (Possible Extra) Ric Flair & Lex Luger vs. Champion & Stallion Four Horsemen Interview
February 1, 20169 yr comment_5724807 Disc 1 agree on Will's extras. Disc 2 Extras I 'm fine with Brad & Bob Armstrong vs. The New Breed Crowd is really into the match. The Armstrong's shine is pretty pedestrian. They're working spots around the arm, but the actual work on the arm is ho hum. Still the crowd makes up for the work because they're into it. New Breed's heat is pretty fun. I thought the match built to a lot of fun with a good angle post match. Low-End Nomination. Disc 3 I'm fine with the Extras Rock N Roll Express vs Midnight Express This feels like a solid nomination to me. The match starts with a real struggle early. Both teams fighting for the advantage. It eventually morphs into a Rock N Roll shine segment. Gibson's arm work is pretty gritty. I loved the whirlly bird attempted tag by Lane. A lot of quick tags in and out by the Rock N Roll. Eaton eventually nails Gibson with a belly to Back to gain control. It's a heat segment time and the MX focus on Gibson's neck since he's FIP. This was good too. They build to a finish. Overall another good match between the teams. Robert Gibson vs Tully Blanchard I give this a solid nomination. Tully was great here just cheap shotting the hell out of Gibson and selling all of his offense. The crowd was hot. Their was some real nice near falls here. It was all action. As far as screw job finishes go this was pretty good.
February 19, 20178 yr comment_5788901 World Championship Wrestling 4/18/87David & Tony start the show talking about Magnum TA returning at the Crockett Cup which was won by The Super Powers and that there will be a US Tag Titles Tournament starting next week.The Midnight Express ("Beautiful" Bobby Eaton & "Sweet" Stan Lane) vs. David Diamond & Alan Martin (4/18/87)As the weeks go on, Eaton & Lane are becoming more cohesive as a team and look strong here. Cornette is also amazing on commentary.After the match, Cornette has his boys together and he said that a long-time associate of his needed Bubba's services somewhere and he was sending him away. This was Skandor Akbar and the place was the UWF. Extra material."Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff & Vladimir Petrov vs. Mike Force & Russ Tyler (4/18/87)Total squash.Next we get promos from Ole Anderson & Tim Horner about their vendetta against the Horsemen.Then we get a promo from the Russians who want revenge against the Super Powers for Murdoch being suspended.Brad Armstrong vs. Randy Barber (4/18/87)Easy win for Brad and Bullet Bob joins Brad for a promo after the match talking about how they are coming for titles."Hands of Stone" Ronnie Garvin vs. Tiny Beason (4/18/87)Beason is far from tiny although Garvin goes into Mr. Torture mode and shrinks him before KOing him. Garvin slaps this guy's belly and pretends to ride him like a bull slapping his ass....The Road Warriors (Animal & Hawk) vs. Ricky Sullivan & Dexter Westcott (4/18/87)Roadies have no mercy here then we get a promo where Hawk said that the Surgeon General called them up and thanked them for all the patients."Total Package" Lex Luger vs. Larry Clarke (4/18/87)Another easy win for Luger with some fan yelling at him as he poses that he isn't Hulk Hogan. Luger & Dillon then cut a promo afterwards about the Crockett Cup and how everyone must move on now with Luger wanting the US Title.The New Breed (Chris Champion & Sean Royal) vs. Chance McQuade & Larry Stephens (4/18/87)Another impressive showing for the New Breed then we get a promo with Royal impersonating Hawk saying that they do their talking in the ring. They want the RnR Express and Jimmy Valiant. Champion talks about being from 2002 to save wrestling.Ole Anderson & "White Lightning" Tim Horner vs. Vernon Deaton & Bill Tabb (4/18/87)Ole & Horner are coming together nicely and these jobbers have to deal with it.Nikita is out next holding his neckbrace talking about winning the Crockett Cup and his unfinished business with the Russians and Luger.Flair is out next in his full gear as he is wrestling later saying that Jimmy Garvin is hiding Precious from him and Flair said that must now eliminate Garvin to get her. Flair then talks about beating up Brad in Los Angeles and how the Horsemen are going to run wild in Daytona.Arn Anderson vs. Italian Stallion (4/18/87)Arn enjoyed that promo then went to another level to beat down the Stallion. Arn then cuts a promo at ringside with David talking about coming for Barry Windham. Arn then talks about what it's like being him and this is a tremendous promo. Extra material."Nature Boy" Ric Flair vs. Brodie Chase (4/18/87)Flair looked really good here and calls on Precious throughout.Then we get clips of the Crockett Cup.Lazer-Tron vs. Darrell Dalton (4/18/87)Tron gets a good win here and the fans are behind him. He then joins Valiant for a promo afterwards talking about the New Breed. Valiant is especially fun here talking about all the genres of music has been through."Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin vs. Billy Moore (4/18/87)Garvin wins with the Brainbuster in seconds and cuts a promo afterwards talking about being fully focused on Flair.Dillon & Tully are out next talking about the Crockett Cup and all of his challengers for the TV Title including Ricky Morton.The Barbarian vs. Clement Fields (4/18/87)Barbarian wins easily.Cornette and his boys are out next talking about Bubba's business trip and how the MX will take care of Ronnie Garvin. Lane then talks about how great it is to be with Eaton and that he will send Garvin to his death.World Wide Wrestling 4/25/87The show starts with Flair, Luger, & Dillon standing with David & Tony at ringside talking about how great they are wrestling and with the women.The New Breed (Chris Champion & Sean Royal) vs. Tommy Angel & Brodie Chase (4/21/87)FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PARTY!!!!!!!!!!! and it's amazing to me to think that Dusty wanted these guys as heels as they were screaming babyface with their work and their style. After the match, they cut a promo on going after the RnR Express, Valiant, & Lazer-Tron and the fans were giving them shit though for wanting to face the RnR.Tully & Dillon join Bob Caudle next talking about defending the TV Title and $10,000 every week and he wants everybody.The Rock n Roll Express (Robert Gibson & Ricky Morton) vs. Johnny Ace & Vernon Deaton (4/21/87)RnR win very quickly with the Double Dropkick.Next we get promos from Paul Jones, Rude, & Tully for the 4/25 show in Philly."Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin vs. Mike Force (4/21/87)Garvin wins in a little over a minute with the Brainbuster.Caudle interviews Bullet Bob next talking about his match with Tully on NWA Pro that day and that he will that belt and the money soon with clips shown of the match.Brad Armstrong vs. George South (4/21/87)South gives Brad a quick go but Brad wins with the RUssian Legsweep.RnR Express are out next with Caudle talking about they were upset that injuries cost them the chance to win the Crockett Cup but they watched the Super Powers beat Ragin & Ravishing and they know the way to win the titles now.Then we get another promo from Jones & Rude about the 4/25 show in Philly."Total Package" Lex Luger vs. Ricky Nelson (4/21/87)Luger toys with Nelson before putting him away with the Torture Rack.The Russians join Caudle next where Ivan talks about how he is and forever will be Nikita's master in every way. Koloff then said that Murdoch would be back next week...well he was just with the UWF.Lazer-Tron & "Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant vs. Thunderfoot & Dexter Westcott (4/21/87)The faces make quick work of these guys here.Cornette and the MX join Caudle next where he vows to destroy Ronnie Garvin.Nikita then joins Caudle and he warns Murdoch not to come back then talks about Luger wanting his title and Ivan wanting Russian Chain Matches.The Midnight Express ("Beautiful" Bobby Eaton & "Sweet" Stan Lane) vs. Todd Champion & Gary Royal (4/21/87)Total squash and we get a promo afterwards from Cornette about Ronnie Garvin and he throws a huge fit..hilarious.World Championship Wrestling 5/2/87Great intro with the New Breed talking shit about the Armstrongs before the real intro.David & Tony open the show holding the US Tag Titles as the tournament starts today.Lazer-Tron & "Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant vs. Randy Barber & Alan Martin (5/2/87)Lazer-Tron's music was always a trip to me and the faces win easily.Nikita is out next for a promo about Luger wanting the US Title."Total Package" Lex Luger vs. Jeff Belk (5/2/87)Another strong win for Luger and this Jeff Belk is a jacked up dude. Luger got Belk for the Torture Rack but couldn't hold on as he fell forward into the ropes and just pinned him in a total botched spot.Next we get the debut of the Dusty Rhodes video to Can't Judge A Book By It's Cover.Ronnie Garvin is out next for a promo talking about how he can't wait to get Cornette in a cage because he is going to put him away. Cornette then comes out and Garvin chokes him with his towel until the MX run out to attack him which brings out Barry Windham to make the save and they almost tear the set up. This was a red hot angle and a definite extra as this was like a Memphis angle.US Tag Titles Tournament - Quarterfinals: Bob & Brad Armstrong vs. The New Breed (Chris Champion & Sean Royal) (5/2/87)This is a fun looking match on paper for sure. Armstrongs dominate early using their experience as well as agility to keep the New Breed grounded with the Breed doing a good job of bumping and selling for them. Royal would catch Brad with a knee to the back from the apron and that started the New Breed offensive barrage and they worked Brad over good with the fans cheering him on to get the tag. Champion hits his awesome diving axehandle from the top to the floor on Brad that left David & Tony speechless. Brad is so good here with his hope spots and the blind tag was well done as everyone was going nuts. Bob would finally get the hot tag and he ran wild on the heels using his karate blows before Brad joined him until the time ran out for a draw. The Breed then destroyed Brad until Bob made the save. This was a damn good TV match and moves forward as a fairly easy nomination.Then we get the Flair video that you would see for months and months."Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff & Vladimir Petrov vs. Cougar Jay & Jeff Sampson (5/2/87)This Sampson guy is another jacked up dude but the Russians are way too dominant and they cut a promo afterwards about embarrassing Nikita.The Midnight Express ("Beautiful" Bobby Eaton & "Sweet" Stan Lane) vs. Larry Clarke & Bill Tabb (5/2/87)The MX is pissed and they kill these guys as Cornette rants and raves on commentary. After the match, Cornette talks about how the RnR will face the MX next week on TV in the US Tag Titles tournament. Cornette then reads a letter from Jim & Tammy Faye Bakker in support of him. Extra material.Flair is out next for a promo where he talks about how great he is as well as the Horsemen talking about all the money that they make for themselves and the promotion. Flair then said all he needs now is Precious. Flair is stuntin hard here. Extra material.The Road Warriors (Animal & Hawk) vs. Mike Force & David Isley (5/2/87)Total destruction and Isley eats one of the biggest Doomsday Device's ever then we get a promo afterwards. Hawk rips Lex and how he poses which is hilarious."Hands of Stone" Ronnie Garvin vs. Larry Stephens (5/2/87)Mr. Torture is here and he makes an example out of Stevens.Dillon & Tully are out next talking about defending the TV Title and his $10,000."Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin vs. Paul Garner (5/2/87)Another easy win for a Garvin.NWA Pro Wrestling 5/9/87The Road Warriors (Animal & Hawk) vs. Mike Force & Dexter Westcott (5/5/87)Total squash and the Roadies cut a promo after the match with Caudle talking about how the Four Horsemen make them sick.Barry Windham vs. Tommy Angel (5/5/87)Angel actually gets some offense in on Windham but that doesn't last too long before he eats a Lariat.America's Team comes out next with Magnum making his return to TV and Dusty is holding a paper bag full of money and makes a big challenge to Tully Blanchard to put up or shut up. This is a tremendous segment and a slam dunk extra.Tully & Dillon come out next for a retort saying that Dusty was trying to steal Magnum's spotlight and Dillon has a briefcase talking about how Tully calls the shots not Dusty. Tully says it would be a cold day in hell before he wrestled him on TV. Extra material."Total Package" Lex Luger vs. David Isley (5/5/87)Luger toys with Isley before putting him away with the Torture Rack.Cornette and MX are with Tony next and he is very animated because he was told by Mama that he had to win the titles by the end of May and he said that the MX will win the US Tag Titles. Cornette also is worried about his upcoming cage match with Ronnie Garvin. Hilarious.Arn Anderson vs. Larry Stephens (5/5/87)Arn hits a Spinebuster in seconds then a Gourdbuster for the super quick win.Next we get promos from Ivan & Tully for the 5/30 show in Philly.The Rock n Roll Express (Robert Gibson & Ricky Morton) vs. Vernon Deaton & Mike Simani (5/5/87)Double Dropkick and that's all folks.Flair joins Tony next ranting about Dusty Rhodes & Magnum TA and he is on fire here talking about how the Horsemen have nothing to prove to Dusty Rhodes because they have all beaten him. Flair then talks about how Precious is his now. Extra material.World Championship Wrestling 5/9/87Ronnie Garvin starts the show cutting a promo about his cage match with Cornette that night in Charlotte and he is going to make him pay for all of his crimes."Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin vs. Larry Clarke (5/9/87)Garvin wins easily with the Brainbuster.Tully & Dillon are out next for a promo talking about defending the TV Title and the $10,000 then we get the angle from the 5/9 episode of NWA Pro where Dusty & Magnum comes out with Dusty bringing out his bag of money of $50,000 to put up against Tully. Dusty is amazing here on this promo with Tully amazing in his retort and this is extra material.The New Breed (Chris Champion & Sean Royal) vs. Clement Fields & Alan Martin (5/9/87)The fans are dancing to Beastie Boys as the Breed enter the ring and sing along.....Dusty booked these guys as heels.....amazing but they were good heels in the ring and were impressive here.US Tag Titles Tournament - Semifinals: The Midnight Express ("Beautiful" Bobby Eaton & "Sweet" Stan Lane) vs. The Rock n Roll Express (Robert Gibson & Ricky Morton) (5/9/87)This rivalry is reborn now with Stan Lane involved. Lane being involved means we get even more crazy bumps from the MX and they pinball all over the place for the RnR. Morton did this insane tope suicida to the floor on Eaton which could've been a disaster if he hit the concrete. RnR are just on fire here before Gibson would get caught and Eaton nuked him with the Alabama Jam. Gibson does fine as FIP but not as dynamic as Morton who got the hot tag and ran wild before it turned into a 4-way brawl. Lane ate a Double Dropkick then Eaton who crashed into Teddy Long. Gibson & Eaton brawl on the floor as Scrappy McGowan counts out Lane but Teddy Long said that Lane's foot was on the rope which it was then Morton backdropped Lane over the top rope for the DQ. Way too cute of a finish but this was a strong TV match and is a fairly easy nomination."Capt. Redneck" Dick Murdoch vs. Cougar Jay (5/9/87)Well Murdoch is back from his suspension aka New Japan tour and he destroys Jay.Then we get clips of the Russians calling out The Super Powers from the 5/9 episode of World Wide and Dusty brawls with them by himself until Murdoch runs out to make it 3-on-1 before Garvin & Windham make the save. Murdoch cuts a promo with his comrades afterwards before the faces run over for a brawl. Extra material."Hands of Stone" Ronnie Garvin vs. Mike Force (5/9/87)I love how they took a break right before they locked up. Garvin steamrolls this poor guy.New Breed come out next for a promo talking about the RnR Express and they show clips of a battle they had with Lazer-Tron & Valiant from the 5/9 episode of NWA Pro.Bullet Bob Armstrong vs. Randy Barber (5/9/87)Good win for the Bullet.Cornette & MX are out next for a promo talking about facing Garvin & Windham next week for the US Tag Titles. Cornette then talked about his cage match saying that his fans love him to death and they are worried for him. Cornette's fake emotion here is great. Extra material."Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant vs. Terry Jones (5/9/87)Standard Valiant squash here.Barry Windham vs. Ricky Sullivan (5/9/87)Barry looks strong here and he cuts a promo afterwards about facing Tully the next day on TV for the TV Title and the money."Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff vs. Chance McQuade (5/9/87)McQuade tries but fails very quickly and then Nikita cuts a promo on Murdoch coming back trying to injure Dusty and he is coming for revenge.Flair is out next for a promo talking about being Ric Flair and how Precious is playing hard to get. Extra material.Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, & "Total Package" Lex Luger vs. Rocky King, Howell Moore, & Larry Stephens (5/9/87)Flair is all sorts of hyped up around ringside and he got the other Horsemen pumped as well so they took it out on these guys.Paul Jones is out next with Ragin & Ravishing for a promo talking about the RnR Express losing earlier and how the Roadies want the belts but won't get them. Bull then says that they quit working on TV because they don't need to.The Road Warriors (Animal & Hawk) vs. The Shadow & Bill Tabb (5/9/87)As this destruction is going on, Paul Jones comes out and gets in Ellering's face which leads to Ragin & Ravishing coming out to attack him before the Roadies ran them off. Hawk then cuts an angry promo vowing revenge. Extra material.NWA Pro Wrestling 5/16/87Arn Anderson vs. Jeff Sampson (5/12/87)Sampson stuck around longer than Jeff Belk but he still wasn't very good and eats a Gourdbuster for his trouble. Arn talks to Caudle after the match about hurting people and that Ole is the latest one on the list so now he is focusing on Nikita Koloff.Dusty joins Tony next talking about his challenge from last week and he said that Tully was going to lose his TV title to Robert Gibson later in the show.NWA World TV Title: Tully Blanchard © vs. Robert Gibson (5/12/87)The $10,000 is also on the line here of course and this is a fresh matchup. Gibson has the advantage early on Tully keeping him grounded on the mat for a while. Dillon would get involved giving Tully a chance to get over on Gibson but it still doesn't work as Tully has to go to the floor to regroup. Tully still is at the mercy of Gibson once back in the ring but a knee to the gut and a neckbreaker allows Tully to take over. Tully ramps up the intensity as he takes it to the floor where he slams Gibson neck first on the rail which pisses off Morton and allows Dillon to punch Gibson. Tully would get slammed off the top rope and Gibson is back in the match giving everything he had to Tully who is good at taking the punishment and surviving. Gibson would hip toss Tully right into Tommy Young who went to the floor then Gibson would get a pinfall on Tully with Morton making the count. Morton & Dillon then brawl in the ring as Gibson backdropped Tully over the top rope for a DQ. Flair then ran into the ring to brawl with Morton and he posted him with the fans going nuts. Flair then drops a knee off the top rope and the beatdown continues with Flair getting the Figure-Four until Gibson runs them off with a chair. This was a pretty solid match and a very hot angle afterwards puts this over the top for a nomination.Next we get a promo from Ivan for the 5/30 show in Philly.Flair then joins Tony after the match saying that Summer was coming and the Horsemen were going to take care of everyone in their way. Flair then said that he was God and that if people want to believe in something they should believe in him. Definite extra.The Midnight Express ("Beautiful" Bobby Eaton & "Sweet" Stan Lane) vs. Tommy Angel & David Isley (5/12/87)Another solid win for the MX.Then we get a promo from Garvin & Precious for the 5/30 show in Philly.Paul Jones along with Ragin & Ravishing are out next for a promo saying that the RnR won't be winning the titles and that the Roadies are in trouble as well."Nature Boy" Ric Flair & "Total Package" Lex Luger vs. Todd Champion & Italian Stallion (5/12/87)Flair & Luger team up for the first time on TV and they handle business although Flair lets the babyfaces get a little shine in. Arn & Tully join the crew after the match for a group promo on Dusty naturally with Dillon saying that they will meet their attorney to discuss this situation.