D.O.T.T. American Wrestling Association

[Real Loose Cannon]

“On April 24, 1983, AWA president Stanley Blackburn had made a decision to strip Hulk Hogan of the AWA World Heavyweight Title. Being the second such time Blackburn had stripped Hogan of his rightly won title, Hogan soon turned sour, eventually leaving the AWA for New Japan Pro-Wrestling and later that year, returning to Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Federation. Hogan went on to defeat The Iron Sheik for the WWF World Heavyweight Title, and the rest, as they say, is ‘history’.

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Uatu the Watcher. It is my job to watch the events on your world. Occasionally, I watch the events of ‘alternate’ time-lines.

Oh yes, there is a time-line where Hulk Hogan petitioned Stanley Blackburn and Verne Gagne for a definitive deciding match against AWA World Heavyweight Champion, Nick Bockwinkel. Garnering the support of the fans, Blackburn could not overlook Hogan’s demands. So, on June 1983, Hogan was granted yet another rematch for the AWA Title and Professional Wrestling history would make a dramatic change.

I present to you:

What If… Hulk Hogan had won the AWA World Title?”

American Wrestling Association - AWA
Date: June 1983
Size: Regional
Style: Traditional
Location: Midwest US
Promotion Pacts: All Japan Pro Wrestling - Working Agreement
Central States - Working Agreement
Championship Wrestling Association - Working Agreement
World Wrestling Federation - Non-Aggression
International Wrestling (Montreal) - Non-aggression
Maple Leaf Wrestling - Working Agreement
Southwest Championship Wrestling - Non-aggression
Polynesian Pro Wrestling - Non-Aggression
World Wrestling Council - Non-Aggression

Roster:
Main Event
Ken Patera
King Kong Brody
“The Incredible” Hulk Hogan
Nick Bockwinkel - Road Agent

Upper:
Jerry Blackwell
Baron Von Rashcke
Dick The Bruiser - Booker
Larry “the Axe” Hennig - Booker/Road Agent
The Crusher
“The Body” Jesse Ventura
Rick Martel
Blackjack Lanza

Mid:
“Dr. D” David Schultz
Jim Brunzell
Billy Robinson
Curt Hennig
Greg Gagne

Lower:
“Baby Bull” Leon White
“Big” Scott Hall
Mr. Saito
Brad Rheingans

Opener:
“Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal
Buck Zumhofe

Enhancement:
Kenny Jay
Jake Milliman

Semi-Active:
Mad Dog Vachon

Manager:
Bobby “The Brain” Heenan
Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey - Booker/Road Agent

Announcer:
Gene Okerland
Lee Marshall
Ken Resnick

Authority Figure:
Verne Gagne - Booker/Road Agent

Referee:
Marty Miller
Jim Mitchell

Titles:
AWA World Heavyweight - Nick Bockwinkle
AWA World Tag Team - The High Flyers (G. Gagne & J. Brunzell)
AWA Light Heavyweight - Buck Zumhofe
AWA Women’s World - VACANT - inactive

TV Shows:
AWA All-Star Wrestling - Friday’s 8pm - 1 hr - TV Cable Heartland West

[Real Loose Cannon]

June 1983

1st Week, June 1983
AWA All-Star Wrestling
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To start the show, Lee Marshall hyped the fact that AWA Commissioner, Verne Gagne would be making a huge announcement concerning the AWA World Heavyweight Title.

”Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal v. Jake Milliman
The young, flamboyant Regal broke several rules and egged his larger opponent outside of the ring where the barricade & steel post were brought into play. As Regal argued with the referee about using these objects, Milliman stumbled into the ring allowing the lightweight to score a victory with a Cross Body Block.


Gene Okerland was standing in front of the AWA emblem/backdrop backstage and was joined by Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey & The Sheiks (Ken Patera & Jerry Blackwell).
Adnan said that his men were ready to claim the AWA Tag Team Titles for the Shah.
Adnan added that tonight Hall & Hennig will be made examples of.


”Baby Bull” Leon White v. Billy Robinson
White dominated the match showcasing his strength and “Bull Power”. Robinson, the expert technician, did his best to work over the larger man but it was ineffective as White put the veteran away with a Big Elbow Drop.

The Sheiks w/Adnan Al-Kaissey v. “Big” Scott Hall & Curt Hennig
No question that this was a pure squash match. Hall & Hennig did manage to slow things down for several minutes, however the strength of Patera and size of Blackwell kept things decidedly in their favor. Patera planted Hennig with a Shoulderbreaker and Blackwell finished things with an Avalanche.

Brad Rheingans v. Mr. Saito w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan
A great match-up to fuel things for the immediate future for both of these men. These two complimented each other’s styles leaving the fans wanting more. Heenan was able to distract the referee long-enough for Saito to toss a handful of salt into the eyes of Brad giving him the win.


Verne Gagne made sure to get to the ring before Heenan could leave.
Verne said that he was tired of Heenan & Bockwinkel’s abuse of World Champion authority and it was time “the office” did something about it.
Verne booked Bockwinkel to defend his title against Hulk Hogan.
Heenan objected, saying that Nick would sooner quit.
Verne said that if he did, Hogan would be declared champion. He added that their match would be inside a steel cage.
Heenan went nuts as Bockwinkel made his way toward the ring for his match. He tried to intimidate the Commissioner, however it didn’t work.


Nick Bockwinkel © w/Bobby Heenan v. Rick Martel - AWA World Heavyweight Title
It was obvious Bockwinkel had his mind on Hogan as Martel made the champ look like an opener. A classic, technical match was the match of the night and Martel thought he might claim the title itself when he ascended the top rope for his finisher a Flying Cross Body. The fans were not delighted however, as the ring veteran side stepped Martel and followed up with a pin using the tights.

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2nd Week, June 1983
AWA All-Star Wrestling - Televised
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Lee Marshall is joined by ken Resnick this week and the two talk about Hulk Hogan’s rematch for the AWA World Title. They introduce the following footage which was taped after Bockwinkel’s defense against Martel last week.

Heenan & Bockwinkel catch up with Verne Gagne backstage.
Heenan bluffs Verne, saying that it is Bockwinkel’s right as a champion to only allow two title defenses to one person.
Verne stands poker-faced as Heenan almost breaks down in tears.
Heenan threatens Verne saying that Nick’s attorneys will be involved if the match is not cancelled.
Verne says that Hogan will get his rematch and tells Heenan that if he persists, he will banned from ringside.

”Rock N’ Roll” Buck Zumhofe v. Billy Robinson
Buck came to the ring carrying a boom box on his shoulder and the AWA Light Heavyweight Title around his waist. Robinson, the willy veteran attacked Zumhofe as he entered the ring. Billy grabbed the boom box and smacked Zumhofe with it, sending the champ to the mat. Robinson used every dirty tactic in the book however he was not successful in gaining victory over the lightweight as Zumhofe fought back to the motivation of the crowd and picked up a win with a Flying Sunset Flip.

A new segment was introduced by Resnick & Marshall, The Body Shop with host Jesse Ventura.
Ventura called the two “flab sacks” on the house mic and proceeded to call out his very first guest, “The Incredible” Hulk Hogan.
”The Eye of the Tiger” brought out the number one contender to the AWA World Heavyweight Title.
Hogan thanked the fans for their continued support and vowed to beat Bockwinkle.
Ventura told Hogan to “cool his jets” and reminded The Hulkster that it was his show, so he called the shots. He turned the “interview” into a Good guy bashing, running down Hogan. Jesse said that Hogan thought he was “a big deal” because he got beat up by “a shrimp like Sly Stallone”.
The segment lased for several minutes and ended with Hulk signing some autographs for some fans.

”Mr. Electricty” Steve Regal v. “Big” Scott Hall
Because of the mismatch of styles, this match served to disappoint the crowd. The Big Man gained a victory after hitting a Running Bulldog on the bleached, blonde Regal.

Mene Gene was backstage with three members of The Heenan Family (Bockwinkel, Schultz, & Lanza).
Heenan was the mouthpiece for the champ, saying that what Gagne has done is against every moral he ever had.
Gene reminded them that the match was signed and would take place on June 11th. He asked what their game plan would be.
Heenan, stumped and angered, told Gene to shut-up. He said that the “game plan was simple”: show the world, the humanoids, and The Hulkster tha Bockwinkel is the Greatest World Champion to ever step foot in the ring. He asked Gene if Hogan ever held a title. He called Hogan a “bleached blonde, weight lifting punk” and said that Nick would embarrass him inside of the cage.
Heenan said that Hogan would get a taste of what Bockwinkel is capable of tonight.

The Sheiks w/Adnan v. The Crusher & Dick The Bruiser
The fans were on fire for their hometown hero’s, Bruiser & Crusher who were attacked as they played to the crowd. Patera wrapped his headgear around the neck of The Crusher and sent him through the second rope, choking him as Blackwell squashed The Bruiser in the corner all while Adnan distracted the referee. The fans went nuts as this scene continued for another minute, pleading with the referee to turn around. Once the match officially got underway, The Sheiks almost dominated their opponents save for a brief comeback from the good guys. Patera tagged in Blackwell for the Avalanche and dove at Crusher to ensure the three count was not broken up.

Ken Resnick obtained comments from the victors.
The fans screamed as Adnan hyped his team.
Adnan said that The High-Flyers had no chance of keeping their belts.
Crusher and Bruiser threw a chair at Blackwell on their way from the ring, ending the interview.

Blackjack Lanza w/Bobby Heenan v. “The Incredible” Hulk Hogan
Hogan was attacked as he entered the ring however fought back sending Lanza out of the ring. Heenan, looking like a scolded dog, made an exit before Hogan could get a hold of him. In what would be an immortal gesture, Hogan ripped his t-shirt from his large frame as his entrance music stopped playing. Lanza regrouped with Heenan on the floor as the referee held Hogan back. During the match, Heenan interjected himself three times when the referee was distracted. The final time, Hogan blocked a Heenan right hand and moved out of the way as a charging Lanza collided head to head with his manager. Hulk followed up with a Big Legdrop to score a win.


Nick Bockwinkel made his way into the ring as the bell rang and smacked Hogan with a steel chair.
Before the show ended, Lanza joined his stable mate in beating down Hulk.

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2nd Week, June 1983
Super Saturday - Non-Televised
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”Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal v. “Rock N’ Roll” Buck Zumhofe © - AWA Light Heavyweight Title
Zumhofe almost lost his title in this match as the intense Regal poured it on. After a pre-bell attack by the challenger, Zumhofe fought back and erupted with three dropkicks, sending Regal to the floor. The referee had to hold Zumhofe back, giving Regal time to regroup and plan a new line of attack. Regal worked over Zumhofe’s head, neck, and back with a series of technical holds. Later on, Zumhofe brawled back sending his opponent to the mat with a stiff right hand. The champ then ascended the top rope and caught Regal with a Flying Body Splash to retain his title.

Brad Rheingans v. Mr. Saito w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan
In a return match from two weeks prior, these two put on a fantastic technical wrestling match. Heenan attempted a few times to distract the referee, fortunately Rheingans made his way to the floor and chased Heenan to the back. He was almost counted out for his efforts, but Brad climbed back into the ring into the waiting arms of his opponent. Saito gained an advantage and worked with it, keeping the almost-Olympian down with hold after hold. Heenan never came back out for Saito which worked toward Brad’s advantage. Rheingans finished off the match with a Cradle Suplex.

Heenan finally returned to the ring as Rheingans was announced as the winner.
Saito was passed a handful of salt which he used to blind Brad.
Saito locked in a STF and did not break despite the bell ringing and officials coming out to break it up.
A minute later, Heenan called his man off.

”Baby Bull” Leon White v. “Dr. Death” David Schultz w/Bobby Heenan
This was not the classic technical match that has just been seen, instead these two brawlers fought tooth and nail. White gained the upper hand using his strength and size. Schultz took the low road using various rule breaking to slow the big man down. The intensity of the match eventually builds up and the referee finds himself having to get in the middle of the fray. Unfortunately for him, both men strike him sending him to the mat and calling for the bell. Heenan, enters the ring and tries to get Schultz to stop, but it falls on deaf ears as the two have to be pulled apart by officials. The official word is a Double DQ.

Billy Robinson v. “Big” Scott Hall
Filler match that didn’t help to fuel the excitement of the fans. Scott Hall hit a Fall Away Slam for the win.

The High Flyers (G. Gagne & J. Brunzell) © v. The Sheiks (K. Patera & J. Blackwell) w/Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey - AWA World Tag Team Titles
The champions came out to decent fan fare and looked ready for their biggest title defense yet. Adnan talked to his men in the corner, going over the game plan one last time. When the bell rang, Patera & Blackwell wasted no time in destroying the champs. In the beginning of the match, the champions had a working game plan (hold, hold, hold, quick strike, tag) and did so for the first five or six minutes, however Adnan instructed the bigger men to control the match and keep Brunzell in for the long haul. They wore Jim down for twice as long, keeping a fresher member of the challenging team in. Brunzell finally made a hot tag but it was to no avail as Patera press slammed Gagne to the mat, setting up for a Big Splash by Blackwell. Three seconds later and Blackwell & Patera were declared new champions.

Heenan demands a rematch for Dr. D
Heenan finds Okerland in the interview position and demands a match for Schultz against White.
Verne Gagne walks in.
Heenan say’s that Dr. D wants a Chain Match so the big man can’t pull “his shenanigans again”.
Verne grants a rematch but warns Heenan not to interfere.

Baron Von Raschke v. Blackjack Lanza w/Bobby Heenan
Raschke goose stepped to the ring, displaying his right hand. Lanza didn’t seem intimidated as he uses the Clawhold himself. Heenan, looking very unfocused, instructed Lanza to hurt The Baron and take out his right hand. During the match, that’s exactly what Lanza attempted to do, using hold after hold on his opponents right arm, shoulder, and hand. Raschke later had to resort to biting and eye-gouges which was not unseen by the referee. Heenan, the leader on the floor, tried to use some last minute cheating to give his man a victory by jumping onto the apron and arguing with the referee about his “poor” officiating. This made it seem as though Lanza had some borrowed time when he snuck up on Raschke and hit a right hand. This pumped The Baron up and it resulted in fisticuffs followed by Te Iron Claw for a Baron win.

The Hennigs v. Jake Milliman & Kenny Jay
Jay, a longtime veteran of the Midwest area, received a mild crowd reaction, however his long line of losses was not helping him gain anymore fans. This match featured four fan favorites, but it was easy for the crowd to find someone to cheer for in The Hennigs. The chemistry of this father-son tandem worked well during the match, with the power of Larry feeding in to the speed of his son. The Hennigs claimed a victory with Larry locking in a Bearhug.

Rick Martel v. Jesse “The Body” Ventura
The easy fan-favorite was Martel who was showered with adoration by the female fans. As a result of his congeniality, Ventura struck before the bell, a hard forearm to the back bringing the young man to his knee’s. The referee quickly admonished Jesse for this action and threatened to end it before it started. Verne Gagne had to come to ringside personally to see if Martel would be able to continue. This allowed Ventura to look even more like an ******* by telling the fans that Martel was week and needed to go back to Canada. Martel got a standing ovation when he told Verne that he wanted to go on. This was his misfortune as the early advantage by Ventura haunted Rick for the remainder of the match. Martel did mount a respectable comeback but one Canadian Backbreaker later and Ventura stood the victor.

As the cage was assembled around the ring, the fans made sure to be back in their seats before this match began.

”The Incredible” Hulk Hogan v. Nick Bockwinkel © w/Bobby Heenan - AWA World Heavyweight Title - Steel Cage
Heenan looked out of his element walking around the cage as Bockwinkel checked it out for security. The cool-headed champion did not seem worried and joked with his manager as he was climbing into the ring. The champ paraded around the ring, sticking his nose in the air listening to Bobby as the fans quieted down. “Eye of the Tiger” began playing and Hulk Hogan emerged from the back escorted by security. Hogan looked more pumped up and primed than he had in his two prior title matches against Bockwinkel. The challenger stomped around the ring greeting the fans as the champ continued his clam pace around the ring. Hogan finally entered and the fans quieted once again to listen to the announcement. Bockwinkel’s three reigns as AWA champ was accentuated in his introduction and Heenan may have been the only one in the arena to applaud this. After Hogan was introduced the fans went nuts again as Bockwinkel unclasped his belt and handed it to the referee, never adverting his gaze from Hogan’s eye’s. Hogan did the same and went nose-to-nose with the older veteran once the bell rang. Bockwinkel, being the aristocrat that he was, pulled back. He looked around the crowd before throwing a right hand. The Hulkster blocked it and fired a right hand of his own staggering the champion. Hogan followed with another right hand and a chop before whipping Bockwinkel off the ropes. The champ, ever mindful of his surroundings, caught himself instead of eating a Big Boot. Bockwinkel took the young powerhouse to task technically, however the larger brawler he was facing was hungry to taste his first world championship and showed it by busting the older man open. The champion wouldn’t allow Hogan to defeat him so easily and later busted the blonde open too. When it looked like Bockwinkel was done, Heenan forced his way through the door and slammed down on Hulk with a Double Axehandle. It didn’t phase Hulk who turned around and sent Bobby into a cage wall. Bockwinkel made it to his feet in time for a Big Bodyslam followed by a Legdrop. In a history changing moment, Hulk Hogan held Nick down for a three count. The crowd erupted as Baron Von Raschke, Mad Dog Vachon, Dick The Bruiser, The Crusher, Greg Gagne, & Scott Hall filled into the cage to celebrate with The Hulkster.

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3rd Week, June 1983
AWA All-Star Wrestling - Televised
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Jake Milliman v. Mr. Saito w/Bobby Heenan
Saito looked like a machine as he picked Milliman apart. Heenan barked several commands to Saito who nodded and carried them out. He looked a lot more vicious in this match than he has in some time. Saito finished Milliman off with a Saito Suplex.

Heenan puts Saito over/Threatens Hogan
Bobby said that Saito has been reinvigorated and ready to pick Brad Rheingans apart.
Before the end of the hype, Heenan warns Hogan saying, “This isn’t over yet.”

Blackjack Lanza w/Bobby Heenan v. Mark Youngblood
The commentating team put Youngblood over as one of the “shining stars” of the sport. He put up some great offense against the veteran and it looked like he would walk away as the winner but missed the Leaping Tomahawk Chop allowing Lanza to lock on The Clawhold for the win.

The Sheiks Welocme Mark Youngblood
As Mark was recovering from his loss Sheik Adnan lead the new Tag Team Champions to the ring.
The Sheik barked some instructions and Patera & Blackwell jumped on Mark.
Patera locked in a Full Nelson allowing his partner to lay in some right hands.
The carnage continued until Jay, Mark’s older brother, ran to the ring, sending the champions scrambling.

”Big” Scott Hall v. Jesse “The Body” Ventura
Ventura came to the ring wearing a “Hulkamania” t-shirt., obviously to mock the champion. Scott didn’t seem to like it and attacked The Body, ripping the shirt from his torso. The two spent several minutes exchanging control of the match but Ventura won after an awkward Body Breaker.

The Body has some words for The Hulkster
Jesse asks Resnick if he noticed anything about the match. Resnick nodded “no”. Jesse said that he looked a lot like the AWA Champion in there.
Ventura continued saying, “The only difference Racoon-top, is that unlike Hulk Hogan, I have a future in this business. Hulk Hogan is nothing more than a pretender in a real world. He may have upset Bockwinkle, but I’m not at the end of my career. I’m just getting started and I might have some friends join me along the way.”
Resnick looked confused like always as Ventura walked away from the ring.

Curt Hennig v. “Dr. Death” David Schultz w/Bobby Heenan
Marshall & Resnick comment that Heenan is a busy man tonight. The Brain continued to have his men be more aggressive which resulted in a bad night for Curt. Schultz won with a Piledriver but the match didn’t end there. Heenan handed David a chain. Schultz wrapped it around Curt’s neck and sent him over the top rope, choking him. The referee tried to separate David’s hands from the chain but Heenan interjected himself, drawing the ref away from the attempted murder. Schultz pushed on the middle rope with his boot until Larry Hennig made his way to the ring. He slammed David with a right hand, forcing him to release his son.

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4th Week, June 1983
AWA All-Star Wrestling - Televised
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Jake Milliman & Kenny Jay v. “Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal & Kevin Kelly
Regal found a working team mate in the young, arrogant as himself, Kelly. The two young men had their hands full for a moment but picked up a victory when Kelly locked on The Full Nelson.

Heenan hypes a big tag team match
Heenan talks to Resnick about the main eent for the night, Mr. Saito & David Schultz vs. Leon White & Brad Rheingans.
Bobby says that his men have been training to be the meanest they’ve been in years and added that “two young punks won’t be anything more than kibble tonight.”

The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) v. The Sheiks © w/Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey - AWA World Tag Team Titles
The young, debuting team of Rogers and Fulton are fodder for the big champs. The good guys did get a Double Dropkick on both men, but they could not get Blackwell off his feet. They tried a Double Suplex but it resulted in both of them hurting their backs. Jerry took the advantage Body slamming Fulton followed up by a Big Splash for a victory.

Footage was shown, replaying The Sheiks bloodying Mark Youngblood from last week with Marshall & Resnick providing commentary.

Adnan continues to put The Sheiks over
More from the past. Adnan spoke highly of his “destroyers”.
Adnan reminded them both that the “American way of life” would not have granted them this chance.

The Hennigs want revenge
Curt, wearing a foam collar, is joined at ringside by his father. The duo call out Verne Gagne.
Gagne comes out and shakes Larry’s hand. Curt looks to be in pain.
Larry reminds Verne of their “old” friendship and wants to do something about what happened to his son last week.
He continues, saying that before Schultz gets his butt handed to him by Leon White, he wants a chance to face Dr. D in a chain match.
Verne say’s that it is a request that he will have to give some thought to.

”Baby Bull” Leon White & Brad Rheingans v. “Dr Death” David Schultz & Mr. Saito w/Bobby Heenan
A great match to end the evening. It was tough for the referee to keep order as White fought with Schultz & Brad fought with Saito in unison. Order was restored to the fans delight. White attempted to Gorilla Press Saito but turned it into a big power slam which rocked the mat. As White went for the cover, Schultz broke it up drawing Rheingans into the ring. After more brawling, Heenan pulled his two men from the ring, refusing to get back in. At the count of ten, White and Rheingans arms were raised, however the action did not stop. Larry Hennig came out from the back with a chair, knocking Saito to the floor. Schultz and Heenan scrambled around the ring as Larry chased them.

[Oldschool]

Great, Another D.O.T.T. diary that I'm going to get hooked on ;-)...Great start..very easy to read...I use to love the AWA on Espn and hopefully you bring in the the greatest tag teamof all time "Pretty Boy Doug Summers & Playboy Buddy Rose"

[Zero]

Great star, put a little more color here and there and it should be great. Why did you change Scott Hallls nickname from Magnum though?

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State of The Wrestling Scene leading into July 1983

OOC: In keeping with the Kayfabe era, I will not be posting any other info on any organization outside of the US. The top contenders are listed under each belt.

World Wrestling Federation - WWF
WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Bob Backlund
”Superstar” Billy Graham
Pedro Morales
”The Crippler” Ray Sevens

WWF Intercontinental Champion: Masked Superstar
Rocky Johnson
Bruno Sammartino
Don Muraco

WWF Tag Team Champions: The Strongbows
The Wild Samoans
Mr. Fuji & Tiger Chung Lee
Tony Atlas & Rocky Johnson

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National Wrestling Alliance - NWA

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - MACW
NWA World Heavyweight Champion: Ric Flair
”Handsome” Harley Race
”Chief” Wahoo McDaniel
Sgt. Slaughter

NWA United States Champion: Greg “The Hammer” Valentine
”Rowdy” Roddy Piper
Ricky Steamboat
Larry Zbyszko

Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion: Bugsy McGraw
The Great Kabuki
The Assassin
Rufus R. Jones

NWA World Tag Team Champions: Violent Conduct (Harley Race & Wahoo McDaniel)
The Brisco Brothers
Sgt Slaughter & Don Kernodle
Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood

Mid-Atlantic United States Tag Team Champions: Rufus R. Jones & Bugsy McGraw
The Koloffs
The Youngbloods
The Assassins


Georgia Championship Wrestling - GCW
NWA National Heavyweight Champion: “Wildfire” Tommy Rich
”Mad Dog” Buzz Sawyer
Ole Anderson
Larry Zbyszko

NWA National Television Champion: Jake “The Snake” Roberts
Paul Orndorff
Ronnie Garvin
Les Thorton

NWA National Tag Team Champions: Ole Anderson & tommy Rich
The Road Warriors
Bob & Brad Armstrong
The Lightning Express

GCW Junior Heavyweight Champion: Les Thorton
Bruno Sammartino Jr.
Scott Armstrong
”Pistol” Pez Whatley


World Class Championship Wrestling - WCCW
NWA Texas Heavyweight Champion: David Von Erich
Kamala The Ugandan Giant
Kerry Von Erich
the Great Kabuki

NWA American Heavyweight Champion: The Great Kabuki
The Missing Link
Kevin Von Erich
Black Gordman

WCCW Television Champion: Buddy “Jack” Roberts
King Kong Bundy
”Gentleman” Chris Adams
Sweet Brown Sugar

NWA American Tag Team Champions: Kevin Von Erich & Jose Lothario
The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy)
Team Boom (Kamala & John Tatum)
The Amazing Bandits (One Man Gang & Frank Dusek)

NWA Six-Man World Tag Team Champions: The Fabulous Freebirds
The Von Erichs (Kerry, David, & Kevin)
Devastation Inc. (Kamala, One Man Gang, & Gen. Skandor Akbar)
H & H Limited (King Kong Bundy, The Great Kabuki, & Arman Hussein)


Mid-South Wrestling - MSW
NWA North American Heavyweight Champion: “Hacksaw” Butch Reed
Ted Dibiase
Mr. Wrestling II
Nikolai Volkoff

Mid South Television Champion: Krusher Kruschev
Magnum T.A.
”Dr. Death” Steve Williams
”Maniac” Matt Borne

Mid South Tag Team Champions: “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan & Magnum TA
The Rock and Roll Express
The Midnight Express
Ted DiBiase & Matt Borne


Central States Wrestling - CSTATE
Central States Heavyweight Champion: Terry Funk
”Rowdy” Roddy Piper
”Handsome” Harley Race
Ox Baker

Central States Nationwide Champion: “Killer” Karl Kox
”Dirty” Dick Slater
Ricky Steamboat
Super Destroyer

Central States Television Champion: “Nature Boy” roger Kirby
”Bulldog” Bob Brown
”Avalanche” Buzz Tyler
Super Destroyer II

Central States Tag Team Champions: The Moondogs
The Oates Brothers
The Super Destroyers
Buzz Tyler & Bob Brown


Championship Wrestling from Florida - CWF
NWA Florida Heavyweight Champion: Blackjack Mulligan
“Canadian Wildman” Jos LeDuc
”Maniac” Mark Lewin
Dusty Rhodes

NWA Florida Television Champion: Mike Graham
”Cowboy” Bob Orton Jr.
Bob Roop
”Outlaw” Ron Bass

NWA Florida Tag Team Champions: Jos Leduc & Mark Lewin
Dusty Rhodes & Mike Graham
The U.S. Express (Mike Rotundo & Barry Windham)
Team Blood (Kevin Sullivan & B. Brian Blair)


World Wrestling Council - WWC
WWC World Heavyweight Champion: Medic #1
Carlos Colon
Pedro Morales
Bruiser Brody

WWC North American Heavyweight Champion: The Invader
Black Gordman
Super Medic #2
Hercules Ayala

WWC Puerto Rican Heavyweight Champion: “Mr. Piledriver” Bob Sweetan
Sweet Daddy Siki
Invader #2
”Rotten” Ron Starr

WWC World Tag Team Champions: Carlos Colon & Pedro Morales
Los Invaders
Los Medicos
Los Super Medicos


Pacific Northwest Championship Wrestling - PNW
NWA PNW Heavyweight Champion: “Playboy” Buddy Rose
Rip Oliver
”Chief” Jules Strongbow
Dean Ho

PNW Arena Champion: “Dr.” Tom Prichard
Billy Jack Haynes
Al Madrid
Ed Wiskowski

NWA PNW Television Champion: Joe Malenko
Dynamite Kid
Dean Malenko
”Dizzy” Ed Hogan

NWA PNW Heavyweight Tag Team Champions: Buddy Rose & Ed Wiskowski
Rip Oliver & The Assassin
The Malenko Brothers
Indian War Party (Billy Two Eagles & Don Running Bear)


Championship Wrestling Association - CWA
CWA International Heavyweight Champion: Austin Idol
Jerry “The King” Lawler
Ken Patera
Dutch Mantell

NWA/AWA Southern Heavyweight Champion: The Spoiler
Dutch Mantell
Elijah Akeem
Randy Savage

NWA Mid-American Heavyweight Champion: VACANT

AWA Southern Tag Team Champions: The Fabulous Ones
Lanny Poffo & Randy Savage
The Zambuie Express
Phil Hickerson & The Spoiler


Southeastern Championship Wrestling - SECW
NWA Alabama Heavyweight Champion: Mr. Olympia
Robert Fuller
Jimmy Golden
”Bullet” Bob Armstrong

NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Champion: “Bullet” Bob Armstrong
”Playboy” Buddy Rose
Jacques Rougeau
Boris Zhukov

NWA United States Junior Heavyweight Champion: VACANT

NWA Southeastern Tag Team Champions: The Stud Stable (Robert Fuller & Jimmy Golden)
The Rose Cousins (Randy & Pat)
The Nightmares (Dan Davis & Ken Wayne)
RAT Patrol (Tonga Kid & Johnny Rich)


Polynesian Pro Wrestling - PPW
Polynesian Pacific Heavyweight Champion: Lars Anderson
Siva Afi
Rocky Johnson
Larry Anoa’I

PPW Intercontinental Champion: Rodney Anoa’I
The Warlord
Man Mountain Mike
John Tenta

Polynesian Pacific Tag Team Champions: The Samoan Swat Team (Fatu & Samu)

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Southwest Championship Wrestling - SWCW
Southwest Heavyweight Champion: Tully Blanchard
”Dirty” Dick Slater
Manny Fernandez
Adrian Adonis

Southwest Junior Heavyweight Champion: Hector Guerrero
Eric Embry
Tiger Conway Jr.

Southwest Tag Team Champions: The Dynamic Duo (Gino Hernandez & Tully Blanchard)
The Sheepherders
The Grapplers
Al Madrid & Chavo Guerrero

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Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling - GLOW
GLOW Champion: Tammy Jones
California Doll
Matilda The Hun
Ashley Cartier

GLOW Television Champion: VACANT

GLOW Tag Team Champions: The Cheerleaders (Debbie Debutant & Susie Spirit)
The Beverly Hills Girls (Ashley Cartier & Tina Ferrari)
The Southern Bells (Scarlet & Tara)
Hollywood & Vine

[D. Boon's Ghost]

I'm officially revoking my membership-for-life to the Bockwinkel Army. "Nick for-ever, Hulkster never!" ;)

The AWA was always one of my favorites. I'd love to see them come out on top in the promotional wars.

Good luck!

[Real Loose Cannon]

1st Week, July 1983
Great Lakes Region - 1,679 fans
AWA All-Star Wrestling - Televised
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”Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal v. “Rock N Roll” Buck Zumhofe © - AWA Light Heavyweight Title
This mini feud continued as these two young lightweights went at it again. Zumhofe brought the “Rock N Roll” as he made Regal look bad in the encounter. Sensing defeat, Regal pushed the referee into Zumhofe disqualifying himself.

Gene Okerland was backstage welcoming fans to this edition of AWA All-Star Wrestling. He introduced “a man who has a legitimate grievance against Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey & the AWA World Tag Team Champions for what they did to his brother, Jay Youngblood.” Jay walked into view with a battle cry. He told Gene that what The Sheiks did was not acceptable and not forgivable and that soon, he and his brother would be seeking revenge.

Kevin Kelly v. Brad Rheingans
Brad came to the ring in usual fashion, whipping off his towel to a ring attendant before jogging around the ring. As he did this, the larger Kelly stretched in the corner arrogantly. Kelly apparently thought that he would be able to get the victory but things turned sour when Brad escaped The Full Nelson and executed a Schoolboy Rollup for the three.

At ringside Ken Resnick asked Brad for a few words regarding his forthcoming match against the Asian Brute, Mr. Saito. Brad said that Saito is a worthy opponent and a tough one. Brad said that his win over Saito at Battle by the Bay would be duplicated. He wrapped it up by saying that Bobby Heenan had better stay out of the action.

Backstage with Gene Okerland again. This time to well spoken interviewer introduced “The Body” Jesse Ventura by saying that he is a man who has some beef with the new World Champion, Hulk Hogan. Ventura came out in a t-shirt and wrapped in a feather boa. He flexed his left bicep as Gene finished. Ventura called Hogan a “cry baby and a coward. ‘Mean’ Gene, do you realize that the only reason Hogan got a title shot was because of his ‘Movie career’? Hogan wants the world to believe that he was wronged by Nick Bockwinkel and that he was entitled to one more shot. Well Gene, I plan on proving that Hogan is nothing more than a selfish coward who does not have the talent or the will to hold on to that belt.”

“Jumpin’” Jim Brunzell v. “The Body” Jesse Ventura
Brunzell was already in the ring waiting for Jesse. Ventura was introduced and slowly made his way into the ring, taking time to backtalk the fans and display his physique. Ventura had no problem countering Brunzell’s high flying style with brawling and Jesse wasted no time in working on Jim’s back as a set up to The Body Vice. Jesse was awarded the match and posed before heading to the back.

The Sheiks and Adnan Al-Kaissey v. Mad Dog Vachon, Dick The Bruiser, & The Crusher
This match was pandemonium before the opening bell. Adnan ducked behind his champions quite a few times during the tornado brawl. The Sheik continued this cowardly behavior during the match, waiting for one of his men to beat down one of the good guys before interjecting himself as a fierce combatant. The home town heroes fought back against the tag team champs and brought the match to a head. A miscommunication by Adnan and his men caused their defeat after Adnan decked Blackwell with a foreign object while the big man was holding Vachon.

[Real Loose Cannon]

2nd Week, July 1983
Mid West Region - 4,250 fans
AWA All-Star Wrestling - Televised
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Lee Marshall & Ken Resnick open the show discussing the main event for the evening, Hulk Hogan’s very first title defense against David Schultz.

The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) v. Steve Regal & Kevin Kelly
Rogers and Fulton in their second AWA match, strutted around the ring, embracing the women of the crowd. They didn’t seem to be fan favorites with the blue collar gentlemen in the crowd, but they played the fan favorites, especially over a guy more hated than them, Steve Regal. Regal talked with the big man of the contest, Kevin Kelly as the bell rang. The Fantastics made a good first showing, utilizing their high-flying, speed oriented offense, however they were put down when Kelly made Rogers give up with a Full Nelson.

A taped video clip, showing Gene Okerland walking through a busy Minnesota gym aired. Okerland said that he was here at Jesse Ventura’s request and he found The Body on a Bench Press. Ventura did a few reps of 350lbs and told Gene that he was more of a physical specimen than “The Hokester”. Ventura continued to hype himself for a few more minutes, giving the audience at home an overview of his work-out routine.

”Baby Bull” Leon White v. Billy Robinson
Not much of an exciting match with this one. White powered the veteran around, looking more dominate with each move, while Robinson used his veteran rule breaking skills whenever he could. White won the contest following a Bear Hug.

Ken Resnick collected Baby Bull for some words on David Schultz and their upcoming Chain match. White did well, looking humble and fearsome at the same time. He said that Schultz may have Heenan in his corner, but he will have someone who has actually competed at “our level”, Larry “The Axe” Hennig in his.

Another taped segment and this time it was from a quiet hospital room. Gene Okerland spoke softly as he interviewed Mark Youngblood. Mark reflected his brothers remarks from last week and promised revenge on “two no-good turncoats”.

Jake Milliman v. Baron Von Raschke
The Baron goose stepped to the ring to the fanfare. He got into the ring and was attacked by Jake. Milliman continued to pound on the German until Raschke “hulked up” and made a resounding comeback. Jake should have quit before it started as The Claw was clamped on, forcing his submission.

”Dr. Death” David Schultz w/Bobby Heenan v. “The Incredible” Hulk Hogan © - AWA World Heavyweight Title
Heenan waved the fans hand’s away from the robed Schultz. Once in the ring, Heenan reacted negatively to a “Weasel” chant from the fans, telling them all to shut up. The crowd erupted when the champion, Hulk Hogan’s music hit. Different from the last time he came into a match, Hogan wasn’t wearing his white robe. Instead he proudly displayed a “Hulkster” t-shirt and a red head band. Schultz attacked the muscular champion as he entered the ring with Heenan screaming instructions. The two exchanged offense until the 10 minute mark when Hogan made the final move, body slamming Dr. D. followed by a Big Legdrop for the three.

[Oldschool]

~Nice TV show
~I always thought Lee Marshall & Ken Resnick both were underated announcers.
~Surprised The Fantastics lost, but their both kind of young.
~"The Milkman" rules...I say screw Hulkamania lets see Milkamania

[Real Loose Cannon]

Mid South Region - 621 fans
AWA Weekly - Non-Televised
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Marshall & Resnick start the show by hyping the main event, Jesse Ventura & David Schultz in tag team action against Hulk Hogan and Baron Von Raschke. They also say that tonight, Verne Gagne will announce his decision on the Larry Hennig/David Schultz chain match.

Kenny Jay v. Brian Adidas
Jay is already in the ring as the debuting Brian Adidas arrogantly walked to the ring. Marshall & Resnick spoke briefly about Adidas and his accomplishments in Texas. Adidas worked a good match that left Jay looking tired at the end. The young rule breaker won with a Rolling Reverse.

Buddy Lane v. “Rock N’ Roll” Buck Zumhofe © - AWA Light Heavyweight Title
The second debuting lightweight for the evening, Buddy Lane had his hands full against the champ. Zumhofe made short work of the challenger, dispatching him with a Flying Splash to retain his title.

The Champion joined Resnick at ringside for some words, but before he could say anything besides “Thank you”, newcomer Brian Adidas emerged from the back. He told Zumhofe that he was a “joke” and that he wanted a chance to face Buck for his belt. Zumhofe said that anytime anyone wanted a shot, he wasn’t hard to find.

The Natural Blondes (Regal & Doug Somers) v. The High Flyers
Regal walked to the ring to the disgust of the fans and announced that he found a “kindred spirit” as Doug Somers walked to the ring. Regal said that they are to be known as “The Natural Blondes” which drew heat from the crowd. Brunzell & Gagne received a great reception from the fans when they came out and were attacked by Regal & Somers. The match itself was a decent back-and-forth tag team encounter and it saw Regal get the pin on Brunzell following a questionable right hand by Somers.

In the back, Jesse Ventura is interviewed by Gene Okerland. Jesse said that in his match tonight, he will show the world the type of person “The Hokester” is. He will show the AWA that Hogan is a fraud and that he can’t win a match fairly.

Ken Resnick is joined by the AWA Commissioner, Verne Gagne for a special announcement. Verne has decided that Larry Hennig will be granted a chain match against David Schultz at the July show. Verne says, “I’m only granting it because of what David Schultz did to Curt Hennig.”

Kevin Kelly v. Jay Youngblood
Jay had his work cutout for him against the much larger opponent. Kelly bullied the Native American around the ring for most of the match, wearing him down with holds and big, power moves. Youngblood fought back and scored a win after a Flying Tomahawk Chop.

As Jay celebrated, Adnan Al-Kaissey jumped onto the ring apron, distracting Jay. This allowed the World Tag Team Champions to sneak in from behind and attack him. Blackwell hit two Big Splashes as Adnan bloodied Jay with a foreign object.

After the carnage, Adnan invited Ken Resnick into the ring. Medical staff attended to the fallen Youngblood as Adnan gathered his troops. Adnan told Resnick that both Youngbloods would not be in any shape to prove an opposing threat to the World Tag Team Titles. Adnan promised a “swift, decisive victory” at SuperClash.

The Crusher & Dick The Bruiser v. The Sheiks © w/Adnan Al-Kaissey - AWA World Tag Team Titles
The fans seemed to be tired of The Sheiks having just seen them attack a wrestler and hear Adnan speak. Crusher & Bruiser worked a stiff, competitive match, however they were unable to claim the titles in this affair. Patera sent Crusher into the corner and leapt on Bruiser as Blackwell crashed in with an Avalanche for the victory.

”The Body” Jesse Ventura & “Dr. D” David Schultz w/Bobby Heenan v. Baron Von Raschke & “The Incredible” Hulk Hogan
A dream match for the crowd turned into a classic battle. Heenan reminded everyone of his presence as he choked, hit, tripped, and distracted the fan favorites every chance he got. Schultz and Schultz kept Baron in the ring, exchanging a foreign object which they used to bust the veteran open. Finally, Hogan had had enough and came in without a tag. He body slammed Ventura and tossed David over the top rope which resulted in a disqualification.

Hogan helped Baron up as the announcer made the call. Hogan raised Baron’s arm which showed that the fans thought that they were the winners.

[Real Loose Cannon]

Great Lakes Region - 1,700 fans
AWA Wrestling Weekly - Non-Televised
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Jake Milliman v. Kevin Kelly
The arrogant Kelly made short work of his robust opponent. A steady match resulted in Kelly getting the victory with a Full Nelson.

The Fantastics v. The Natural Blondes
Fuller & Rogers made sure to play to the attention of their female fans, which the rule breakers attempted to duplicate, however they were unsuccessful. Somers & Regal looked more like a team than they have been and made sure to work like one. They kept the fresh man in with quick tags and wore their opponents down. The N.B.’s time management skills need work as the bell rang with a Time Limit draw. Regal and Somers looked at each other and beat Rogers down, however a fresh Fuller drove them to the floor.

Kenny Jay v. Brian Adidas
Adidas would be more over with a gimmick, but for now he’s playing his part. The youth of Adidas proved to be in his favor as he dispatched Jay with a Rolling Reverse.

Barry Orton v. “Baby Bull” Leon White
Orton was out powered in this match up. Although for several minutes Orton had White down, however when he attempted a Double Axehandle, White caught him and performed a Belly-to-Belly Suplex for the win.

White’s arm was raised and he was instantly attacked by “Dr. D” David Schultz, using a chain, from behind. Schultz whipped White with the chain as Heenan kept the referee busy. Schultz picked up the big man and planted him with a Piledriver on top of the chain.

With White left hurt in the ring, Heenan and Schultz joined Ken Resnick at ringside. Heenan asked Resnick if he paid attention to what just happened. Resnick said, “Yes.” Heenan said, “Good humanoid, because Dr. Death isn’t finished with that big ape yet. At The Summer Tour stop in August, White is going to get the lesson of his life. And I will tell you, Hulk Hogan winning the World Title has sparked a deadly reawakening with The Heenan Family that won’t be stopped.”

In a taped segment, Brad Rheingans arrives to the arena. He steps out of his vehicle and is blindsided by Mr. Saito. Saito pummels the former amateur grappler with a tire iron. For several minutes the mauling continues leaving Brad a bloodied mess.

Mr. Saito w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan v. Greg Gagne
Gagne worked over the powerful Saito with hold after hold, however it wasn’t enough to get him a win. After a missed Flying Kneedrop, Gagne was scopped up and awkwardly power slammed for the three.

The Sheiks © w/Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey v. Rick Martel & Jay Youngblood - AWA World Tag Team Titles
The team of Martel & Youngblood used their quickness to throw the champions off kilter. Martel & Youngblood looked like they may claim the titles, however a distraction of the referee by Patera allowed his cunning manager to smack Youngblood with a chair. From there it was elementary as Blackwell crushed him with a Big Splash for the win.

[Real Loose Cannon]

Southwest Region - 541 fans
End-of-the-month Show - Non-Televised
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The Fantastics v. The Natural Blondes
Another rematch for these two, young teams ended in a battle at ringside between all four men. The carnage ended when Regal & Somers knocked Fulton over the crowd barrier.

After kicking Rogers, Somers joined his partner at ringside with Ken Resnick. Regal said that he was tired o all of the “rules” the AWA has. He said that he wanted a no disqualification, no count-out, no time limit tag team match against The Fantastics.

Brian Adidas v. “Rock ‘N Roll” Buck Zumhofe © - AWA Light Heavyweight Title
Zumhofe strutted to the ring with the title around his waist on the outside of his silver jumpsuit. Adidas took it to the champion, having proclaimed early in the match to the fans, that he would claim the title from Buck. As Buck fought back, Brian saw his chances slipping and decked the referee intentionally, resulting in his disqualification from the match.

Climbing out of the ring, Brian Adidas is confronted by the AWA Commissioner, Verne Gagne with Ken Resnick. Verna said that he doesn’t like guys who beat up on AWA officials and threatens to suspend Adidas if it happens again.

Kevin Kelly & Barry Orton v. “Big” Scott Hall & “Baby Bull” Leon White
These mixture of four, singles competitors made for an interesting at team match. Despite Kelly’s size, he was out powered by the two fan favorites which led to him tagging out quickly on some occasions to his team mate. Orton was dispatched with a Big Elbow Drop from White.

Ringside, Gene Okerland welcomes his guests, The Youngbloods. The brothers had some things to say about the Tag Team Champions and their manager. Jay challenged The Sheiks to put their titles on the line at SuperClash.

Larry “The Axe” Hennig w/Curt Hennig v. “Dr. Death” David Schultz w/Bobby Heenan - Steel Chain Match
Curt led his father to the ring, still sporting the foam neck collar. He talked to Larry once in the ring, going over last minute details as his opponent entered. Once the two men were linked up, Schultz spit at Curt causing Larry to crash into him with a hard right hand. This bloody match continued for the next 15-16 minutes and saw the chain become a crucial weapon. Heenan tried to trip up Larry, but the injured Curt scared Heenan away with a steel chair. In the end, Schultz used the distraction of his manager to utilize the chain with a clothesline, sending Larry down for the three count.

After the match is over, Schultz continues to beat on Larry. Curt tries to intervene, but is batted down with a right hand wrapped in chain. The beating on Larry continues until Leon White barrels into the ring, driving Schultz and Heenan out.

20 Man Over-the-Top Battle Royal
Mad Dog Vachon
Jake Milliman
Brian Adidas
Buck Zumhofe
Kevin Kelly
Doug Somers
Steve Regal
Bobby Fulton
Barry Orton
Scott Hall
Brad Rheingans
Mr. Saito
Billy Robinson
Greg Gagne
Jim Brunzell
David Schultz
The Crusher
Baron Von Raschke
Blackjack Lanza
Jesse Ventura
Jesse Ventura won this grueling battle last eliminating Jim Brunzell. One high point of the match saw Saito eliminate his own Heenan Family member Lanza, while Blackjack was trying to eliminate Gagne.

[Real Loose Cannon]

Mid South Region - 713 fans
AWA Wrestling Weekly- Non-Televised
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Tommy Rogers w/Bobby Fulton v. Teijho Khan w/Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey
Khan’s debut wasn’t anything to write home about. He was visibly sloppy in the match. Khan Gorilla Pressed Rogers and afterward, he turned toward Adnan with a goofy smile on his face. Pleased, Adnan order for a further beating of Rogers. Khan ascended the top rope and delivered a crushing Flying Headbutt for the victory. Adnan came into the ring and showcased his latest find for the fans.

Barry Orton v. “Big” Scott Hall
This match brought the fans down a bit even though Hall did his best to get them going. In the usual, mid-card opener, Hall won following a Running Powerslam.

Jesse Ventura grabs Resnick and orders him into the ring. Ventura said that he was tired of proving himself “time after time” and demanded that Verne Gagne name him the number one contender to Hulk Hogan’s World Title. Verne Gagne came out and said that Jesse hasn’t done anything “in my eye’s” to grant him a title. Ventura told Verne that he could make things “around here very interesting for you ‘old man’”.

”Baby Bull” Leon White v. Mr. Saito w/Bobby Heenan
White dominated the match early on, but the underhanded tactics of Saito brought the “Bull” to rest. In the end, Saito distracted the ref while Heenan threw a Fireball into White’s face, allowing Saito to get the three.

Once Saito is announced as the winner, Dr. D joins his manager and Saito in the ring to continue a beat down on White. After busting the big man open, Larry Hennig emerges from the back with a chair.

Curt Hennig v. Billy Robinson
Robison attacks Curt before the bell and it was evident that Curt’s neck was still not in the best of conditions. Robinson picked up his first victory in some time by hitting a Piledriver.

After the match, officials came out and checked on Curt. Not moving, they put a foam collar on him and stretchered him to the back.

Baron Von Raschke & Rick Martel v. The Sheiks © w/Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey - AWA World Tag Team Titles
Raschke & Martel made for formidable opponents for the tag team champions. Patera & Blackwell, initially, were knocked off guard. After repeated, driving knee lifts by the Olympian into Martel, followed by brutal back shots slowed the Canadian down. The force of Patera and size of Blackwell allowed them to hold onto their titles once more.

Dick The Bruiser w/The Crusher v. Blackjack Lanza w/Bobby Heenan
These two veteran brawlers were unyielding on each other. The Crusher threatened Heenan several times on the floor. Unfortunately this drew the referee’s attention and as he was admonishing The Crusher, Heenan and Lanza worked over Bruiser. This wouldn’t last long as Lanza fell victim to The Knockout Punch from The Bruiser.

[Oldschool]

I'd really love to know what kind of ratings you got for your matches

[Real Loose Cannon]

Great Lakes Region - Decatur Civic Center
AWA Wrestling Weekly- Non-Televised
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Tommy Rogers w/Bobby Fulton v. Brian Adidas
Booked to give both guys more experience. Fulton tried to keep things fair by pointing out to the referee, that Adidas had used the ropes for leverage while having his partner locked in an abdominal stretch. It didn’t serve it’s purpose and he was warned by the referee. Adidas won by holding Rogers tights to pick up the win.
Winner: Brian Adidas Rating: F

After the match, AWA Light Heavyweight champion Buck Zumhofe came to ringside to tell Resnick, the fans, and most importantly, Brian Adidas, that he would grant Brian a match for the belt at the End-of-the-Month show.

Bobby Fulton w/Tommy Rogers v. Masa Fuchi
The Fantastics were busy telling the referee that Adidas used the tights to get the victory when Fuchi was announced. The crowd didn’t know how to react to the debuting wrestler as he made his way to the ring with purpose. Resnick & Marshall talked about Fuchi’s time in Tennessee and Texas and how he isn’t to be taken lightly. A good, fast paced match ended when Fuchi hit a Backdrop Suplex.
Winner: Masa Fuchi Rating: E

Verne Gagne made his way to the ring next. He was joined in the ring by Gene Okerland. Verne said that their currently was not a number one contender to the World Heavyweight Title. Gene spiced it up a bit by saying, “I know one man that would dispute that. That man being Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura. Verne said that Jesse could dispute it, but the winner of the Mr. Saito/Brad Rheingans match at the End-of-the-Month Show would meet Hulk at Superclash.

”Big” Scott Hall v. Mr. Saito w/Bobby Heenan
Saito continued his domination of his opponents in this match. He worked ell with Heenan, knowing when and where to distract the referee to allow Heenan to choke Hall. Scott fought back later in the match, but was unsuccessful in winning after a Saito Suplex from the brute Saito.
Winner: Mr. Saito Rating: C-

Heenan waved Resnick back into the ring. Ken looked intimidated by Saito as Heenan laughed, saying that he would finally have his promised revenge on Hulk Hogan.

”Jumpin’” Jim Brunzell v. Billy Robinson
Brunzell looked as intense and energetic as always but was attacked by Billy. Marshall said that he had heard that Robinson was tired of the young, high flying guys getting more opportunities than the older, established guys and he was going to take it out on Jim. Robinson produced a foreign object from his tights and used it at every opportunity, keeping it concealed from the ref. The ref would go to make sure that Billy was hitting him clean and he would tuck it back into his tights. But, for poor Billy, Brunzell made a comeback and hit a Flying Cross Body Block for the win.
Winner: Jim Brunzell Rating: C+

The Youngbloods cut a promo at ringside saying that the spirits of the elders were with them and they would claim the AWA World Tag Team Titles.

The Youngbloods v. The Natural Blondes
Jay & Mark were intense and didn’t allow Regal & Somers to keep them down for long. Regal bailed to the floor as his partner fell to a Double Tomahawk Chop.
Winners: The Youngbloods Rating: C

Jesse Ventura makes his way to the ringside. He ignores a rising Resnick and finds Gene Okerland. Jesse tells Gene that Verne Gagne has made “the biggest mistake of his twilight years.”

Rick Martel v. Blackjack Lanza w/Bobby Heenan
The old dog Lanza threatened to use his bullrope on Martel but was stopped by the referee. Martel showed continued promise as he shocked Lanza who apparently thought he would get an easy match. Both Resnick & Marshall hyped “this young star from Quebec” as Martel hit a Bulldog on Lanza setting up a Flying Body Block.
Winner: Rick Martel Rating: B

Dick The Bruiser w/The Crusher v. “Dr. D” David Schultz w/Bobby Heenan
After approximately four minutes, his match became a bar room brawl. The two battled to the floor where Crusher & Heenan became involved, however Heenan wasn’t interested in being thrown into the steel pole by Crusher. The referee had no other option but to disqualify both men.
Winner: Double DQ Rating: B

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Overall Rating: C+
Attendance: 2,000 fans

[D. Boon's Ghost]

Are you running dark matches? If not, I really commend you for that decision - especially where it relates to the 'house shows'; i.e., non-televised events. I can see television tapings having dark matches, as you can explain them as warming up the crowd, but I never use them in my non-televised events.

Your booking is very similar to that of the AWA at the time. Well done, on that.

[Real Loose Cannon]

D. Boon: No I don't use dark matches. I dunno, I just see it as wasted booking for the main show.

And thanks for the comments guys. I still have two more shows to write before I'm caught up with actual game time. On that post, I will start to provide ratings for angles too as well as general stuff around the wrestling world of importance.

Just as an F.Y.I., I am going in an editing wrestler's deaths & big retirements that really occured. Dunno, I just see this as things that would probably have not been affected by Hogan winning the title :p.

[Real Loose Cannon]

Mid West Region - St. Paul Civic Center
AWA Wrestling Weekly- Non-Televised
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Kenny Jay v. Teijho Khan w/Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey
Khan pounded away on the veteran Jay at the direction of the diabolical Sheik Adnan. Khan tossed Jay through the ropes to the floor and stalked the referee while his manager stomped and hit Jay before tossing him back into the ring. Khan hit a Verticle Suplex to set up for a Flying Headbutt.
Winner: Teijho Khan Rating: E

Rick Martel hyped himself with Gene Okerland at ringside. Martel said that his goal in AWA is to win a title and to show the world the best that Canada has to offer. He said that he will use his speed to get a victory over Kevin Kelly tonight.

Brad Rheingans v. Billy Robinson
Billy continued his cheating ways from last week, again using the hidden foreign object. After a solid technical match, Brad hit a Cradle Suplex for the win.
Winner: Brad Rheingans Rating: C+

As he celebrated, Rheingans was attacked by Mr. Saito and David Schultz. Resnick & Marshall agreed that Verne Gagne should do something about this.

After a five minute break from the action, Gene Okerland welcomed his guest’s, the AWA World Tag Team Champions with their manager. The crowd didn’t like it but Adnan didn’t seem to care. Adnan said that it would be an honor for his men to destroy The Youngbloods at the very first closed circuit (PPV) AWA event, SuperClash.

The High Flyers v. The Sheiks © w/Sheik Adnan Al Kaissey - AWA World Tag Tea Titles
In the first rematch for the titles for Brunzell & Gagne, Patera continued his brute, unyielding hammering of both men. The referee stepped in and warned Patera about this behavior, but figuring he would still be a tag champion if he was disqualified, Patera left Brunzell in a heap following a vicious Shoulerbreaker. Having had his “fun”, Patera left it up to his partner to finish the match up.
Winners: The Sheiks Rating: A

Rick Martel v. Kevin Kelly
Kelly acted arrogantly toward the referee as he checked Kevin for foreign objects. Kelly watched Martel closely and attacked the instant Rick was in the ring. Martel turned the tables quickly, sending Kelly to the floor in anger. The match went on and saw Martel score the victory with a Flying Cross Body.
Winner: Rick Martel Rating: B-

A smiling Bobby Heenan greets Gene Okerland inside the ring. Gene asks Bobby why he has summoned him. Bobby said that ever since Nick Bockwinkle lost the AWA World Title to Hulk Hogan, he had been thinking of how to pay Hogan back. Bobby said that Nick had decided to go on a vacation for a few months and that’s why he hasn’t been around. Heenan went on to say that the other members of The Heenan Family have their own issues and rivalries going on to be effective against Hogan. “So, I went out to the deepest, darkest reaches of Minnesota and found someone who is purely barbaric. Gene, allow me to introduce to you, the newest member of The Heenan Family and the man who will put Hulk Hogan on the shelf permanently, King Kong Brody!” Brody came to the ring and stopped around, holding his hand out, and yelling “Huss! Huss!” as The Brain finished.

Blackjack Lanza w/Bobby Heenan v. Larry “The Axe” Hennig
A classic brawl between two old time wrestlers. Heenan sat down briefly to hype King Kong Brody with Marshall & Resnick before returning to his duties. Hennig won the encounter following an Axe Bomber.
Winner: Larry Hennig Rating: B

Hulk Hogan © v. “Dr. Death” David Schultz w/Bobby Heenan - AWA World Heavyweight Title
Hogan took it to Schultz with right hands and chops before whipping him into the ropes. Hogan attempted an early Big Boot but Schultz bailed to the floor where he regrouped with his manager. Schultz later beat Hogan down, busting the champion open. Because Schultz ignored the referee to stop the beating, he called for the bell and awarded the match to Hogan.
Winner: Hulk Hogan by DQ Rating: A*

Hogan was handed the belt as Heenan & Schultz waited on the floor for the rest of The Heenan Family. Heenan played head games with the champion as Brody stared Hogan down.

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Overall Rating: A
Attendance: 7,057 fans

[Real Loose Cannon]

Great Lakes Region - Michigan State Fairgrounds
AWA Summer Tour Super Show- Non-Televised
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Before the beginning of the first match, a platinum blonde walks to the ring in the same vest that The Natural Blondes wear. Marshall & Resnick identify her as Sunshine. She enters the ring and sprays a can of perfume as her team is introduced.

The Natural Blondes w/Sunshine v. The Fantastics - No Countout, No DQ, No Time Limit Match
The Blondes talked in their corner as their opponents got a good reaction from the crowd. The match served to display good things to come from all four men. Regal won after a Roll Up and a handful of tights.
Winners: The Natural Blondes Ratings: D

Brian Adidas v. “Rock N’ Roll” Buck Zumhofe © - AWA Light Heavyweight Title
Adidas attacked the champion before the bell and smacked him with his own boom box. Zumhofe had to be removed from his silver jumpsuit by the challenger. Adidas tried to work the fans into a frenzy, but they seemed uninterested in the bout. Somehow, after a savage beating by the Texan, Zumhofe planted Brian with a Verticle Suplex and followed it up with a Flying Splash to retain his title.
Winner: Buck Zumhofe Rating: E

Adidas didn’t give Zumhofe time to be announced as the winner and immediately attacked him with a steel chair. He shoved the referee aside as he smacked Zumhofe’s knee with the object. Zumhofe had to be helped to the back following the vicious attack.

The Body Shop featuring Jesse “The Body” Ventura
Ventura started off with a verbal attack on the World Champion before introducing his guest, Greg Gagne. The six minute long segment was geared toward a character attack on Greg’s father. Jesse baited Greg in with each question, frustrating Greg. Ventura asked Greg, “So how does it feel to have to take a backseat for your own father to a meaningless human being like Hulk Hogan?” This prompts Greg to sock Ventura. A brawl ensues with Jesse getting the best of Gagne.

Brad Rheingans v. Mr. Saito w/Bobby Heenan - Number One Contender Match for the World Title
A great technical match-up for the umpteenth time these two have met. Heenan was “on” at ringside further tormenting Brad. The end came when Brad hit a Bridging Belly-to-Back Suplex on Saito. Heenan jumped onto the ring apron, distracting the referee. Brad, getting at least a five or six count, finally let Saito go. He confronted the referee which bought Saito time to get a fireball out. As Brad turned he was blinded by the tactic and caught in a Saito Suplex. The ref turned in time to count Brad down.
Winner: Mr. Saito Rating: C+

Barry Orton v. “Big” Scott Hall
A filler match. Basic grapple and pound affair that saw Hall take the victory following a Fall Away Body Slam.
Winner: Scott Hall Rating: E

Rick Martel & Baron Von Raschke v. The Sheiks © w/Adnan Al-Kaissey - AWA World Tag Team Titles
This match was a re-match from earlier this month. Raschke & Martel gel nicely together and this may be an indicator that they will form a regular tag team. They took the champions to task, however Patera continued his vicious streak as he sent Martel crawling for a tag. Later in the match The Baron slapped The Claw on Blackwell. As Patera stepped I, prompting Martel to come in, the referee’s attention was turned. Adnan climbed in and whacked Raschke with a chair allowing his men to pin the downed fan favorite.
Winners: the Sheiks Rating: C+

Blackjack Lanza w/Bobby Heenan v. Larry “The Axe” Hennig
These two veterans continued their “tour matches” by brawling around the ring, in the crowd, and in the ring leaving both bloody. After a grueling battle that left both men looking tired, Lanza put on a black glove given to him by Heenan and waylaid Hennig to get the victory.
Winner: Blackjack Lanza Rating: B-

”Baby Bull” Leon White v. “Dr. Death” David Schultz w/Bobby Heenan - Steel Chain Match
After both wrestlers are “hooked up” with the chain, they collide in the center, pounding away using the device. Hennig was cheered on by the fans as he whipped Schultz into the corner and smashed into him with a clothesline. Much of the match was spent by both men either choking the other man with the chain, or using it to bust each other open. On the floor, Heenan looked worried but it wasn’t for long. Hennig wrapped the chain around the neck of Schultz and tossed him over the top rope, hanging him. Before consciousness slipped from the rule breaker, Hennig let go of the chokehold to stop Heenan from hitting him with a steel chair. He grabbed the chair and stalked Heenan who tripped and was pleading for him to stop. This allowed Schultz sometime to recover and he snuck up behind Larry and hit a low blow with the chain. This dropped the veteran and Schulz covered for the pin.
Winner: David Schultz Rating: C

King King Brody w/Bobby Heenan v. Hulk Hogan © - AWA World Heavyweight Title
Marshall & Resnick say that this match was just recently signed. When the bell rang, Hogan did not know what to make of the “barbarian” that he was facing. He had to drop the attempts of locking up with Brody and went straight for the brawling route. The crowd was really gasping as the champion was picked up and body slammed with one arm by Brody. Heenan was beaming on the floor. Both men saw action on the floor as the bruiser, Brody, whipped Hogan into the security barricade and later into the steel post. This busted the champ open as Heenan stood over him laughing. The referee, not wanting to call for the bell, went to the floor and pleaded with Heenan to call his monster off. As they discussed this, Brody slammed a steel chair into the head of Hogan. He followed it up by rolling the blonde, now dripping with blood, into the ring. Hogan never was able to make a comeback and Brody continued his destructive assault with the chair. The referee had no choice but to DQ the monster. Surprisingly, it didn’t seem as Heenan cared if Brody was DQ’ed; he continued to bark orders for the big man to slam away at Hogan with the chair.
Winner: Hulk Hogan by DQ Rating: B


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Overall Rating: C-
Attendance: 760 fans
Notes: This didn’t help our popularity in the Great Lakes Region. In other news of wrestling importance, Larry Zbyszko wins the NWA World Heavyweight Title from Ric Flair the next night.

[Real Loose Cannon]

Great Lakes Region - Dickens Athletic Center, Chicago, IL
AWA Wrestling Weekly- Non-Televised
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Brian Adidas walked to ringside carrying a steel chair. He told Resnick & Marshall that he felt good about what he did to Buck Zumhofe and would do it again. Adidas said, “But next time, he won’t be able to walk.”
Rating: E

Brian Adidas v. Jake Milliman
The match did not excite the fans as both men tried to get them fired up. A sloppy match that saw Adidas use his feet on the ropes to get the win.
Rating: F Time: 4:41

Tommy Rogers v. Masa Fuchi
Fuchi went to the air more often than he has in the past. Fuchi really works a stiff, strong style which Rogers is probably regretting. Rogers thought he had the lightweight beat, however Fuchi hit a Backdrop Suplex to pick up the win.
Rating: E Time: 4:12

Barry Orton v. “Baby Bull” Leon White
Another ho-hum match. Orton attacked Bull before the bell but it didn’t help his cause. It was an awkward bout as the styles didn’t mesh. White put Orton away with a Big Elbow Drop.
Rating: D Time:3:34

A video replaying the end of the Hogan/Brody match was shown. Marshall & Resnick talked about the resulting injury to Hogan’s shoulder and what this may mean to his match against Mr. Saito.

Walking out smiling, Heenan & Saito walk over to Resnick and ask him if he enjoyed that match. Resnick responded and then asked Heenan why he allowed a disqualification. Heenan, looking surprised answered. He said, “That display was meant to soften Hogan up not take the title from him. He’s hurt; he’s morally broken. Resnick, I don’t expect you to understand the plans The Heenan Family has for Hogan, but soon, soon everything will be clear as glass.”
Rating: B-

Mr. Saito w/Bobby Heenan v. Bobby Fulton
Saito worked The Fantastic over heavily in the match, and Fulton never got any real offense in. He looked exhausted toward the end when Saito hit a Saito Suplex for the win.
Rating: D Time: 7:26

Billy Robinson v. Rick Martel
Martel used his high flying to get him over in this match. Because of his playing to the fans he was able to boost his performance ability. Robinson attempted a Back Suplex, but Martel flipped out of it, hit the ropes, and landed with a dropkick. He followed up with a High Cross Body for the win.
Rating: C+ Time: 5:32

Resnick waited for the fans, especially females, to quiet down before he spoke to Martel. Martel hyped himself and thanked the fans for their support. He said that the newly announced AWA United States Heavyweight Title is really exciting for him and he hopes that he will compete for it. Before he could finish, Blackjack Lanza came out and called Martel a “punk”. He said that the only person that would be wearing the belt would be an actual American like himself.
Rating: C+

Jesse Ventura came to the ring, very flamboyantly, his attire reminiscent of a young Billy Graham. As he stepped into the ring with Gene Okerland, ring attendants set up an Arm Wrestling table in the center of the ring with two chairs. He told Okerland that he was the “new” Arm Wrestling Champion of the World having won that title in Rio De Janeiro. He said that he would demonstrate his strength tonight against his opponent, Jim Brunzell. He continued by talking trash about Hulk Hogan, Greg, and Vern Gagne, and Stanley Blackburn. Brunzell came to the ring, ready for action.

Arm Wrestling Challenge: Jim Brunzell v. Jesse “The Body” Ventura
The two locked up and Jesse continued to talk trash to Gene. He told Gene to look at his 22 inch arms and said that he is the only true champion. He slammed Brunzell’s arm down, knocking the High Flyer out of his chair in the process. Ventura concluded the interview and told Brunzell to get ready for their wrestling match.
Rating: B-

Jim Brunzell v. Jesse “The Body” Ventura
Ventura toyed with Brunzell asking him to Body Slam him. Ventura stiffened his body making it impossible for Jim to do so. This allowed Ventura to crash down on his opponent’s back with a forearm. Ventura posed before continuing his assault on Brunzell and finishing off the match with a Body Vice.
Rating: C+ Time: 3:35

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Overall Rating: C
Attendance: 1,158 fans

[Real Loose Cannon]

American Wrestling Association
- Relief comes in the form of getting AWA All-Star Wrestling back on the air. We lost our spot back in July. TV Local - Mid West decided to take a chance on us. Tapings for the show will be held on Monday's to be aired on Tuesday night's at 11:00pm. It's not the most ideal tv spot for us, considering our fan base are blue-collar fans who have been asleep for a few hours at that time, but we're hoping for the best. Rod Trongaard will be joining Lee Marshall & Ken Resnick for the three voices of this program.

- The AWA United States Heavyweight Title has been revived and the eight man tournament will be held at SuperClash at the end of September. The title's lineage goes back to the 50's & 60's where it was known as the NWA United States Title (Chicago & Minneapolis versions) until the formation of the AWA. It was retired in 1962 when Marty Miller won the AWA World Title. It will be used as a midcard level belt.

- We have signed "Butcher" Paul Vachon. He will join his brother "Mad Dog" Maurice Vachon as The Vachons. Becuase of his signing, Mad Dog has agreed to work full time, however I've been strongly urged to gradually phase him out of the main event spot. The reuinion has rekindled The Crusher & Dick The Bruiser's interest in a program with them.

- The War with CWA continues. They have been lossing momentuum and may be ready to work with us again. They lost their TV show and now are floundering. Being a member of the National Wrestling Alliance may aid them, but without a television presence, it looks as though their time has come. Already we have contacted The Fabulous One's for a possible Pay Per appearance deal. Currently they hold the NWA Southern Tag Team Titles.

- Finacially we are doing great. The profits are more than the expenses and 1984 looks to be our year. We can attribute this to holding the weekly "AWA Wrestling Weekly" shows. A debate was sparked with "AWA All-Star Wrestling" going back on the air if we would continue the Weekly, non-televised shows. Seeing no reason to stop the weekly events, they will continue.

- With the re-instatement of the US Title, there was also debate to suspend or retire the AWA Light Heavyweight Title. Currently, this title will continue to be recognized and fought for alongside the three other titles.

- Brian Adidas's behavior has been improved. He hasn't been tardy to any show since he was fined.

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Other wrestling News
- It was reported that Larry Zybszko had won the NWA World Heavyweight Title from Ric Flair. Larry's win only lasted a week as Sgt. Slaughter took the title from him at the August Clash of the Champion's. It's interesting that the NWA Board of Director's chose to have such a quick change like this.

- NWA All-Star Wrestling (The Vancouver territory) has gone out of business. Owner Al Tomko has contacted several organizations looking for work.

- NWA Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling are making their presence felt in the Great lakes Region. We are definatley keeping our eye's on this.

- Likewise, the World Wrestling Federation is holding shows in the South East Region. this might be leading to some of CWA's problems. Bob Backlund has yet to lose the WWF Title.

[Real Loose Cannon]

AWA All-Star Wrestling – Taped for Television show
Mid West Region – Hale Arena
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Standing in front of the AWA symbol, “Mene” Gene Okerland introduces “two men who have revenge on their minds in regards to the Tag Team Champions” The Youngbloods. Mark & Jay put themselves over, saying that the fans of the AWA have been their biggest supporters. They promise that they will defeat The Sheiks and win the AWA Titles.
C+

Match 1:
Kenny Jay vs. Teijho Khan w/Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey
A possible reason why this match may have hurt itself was that Khan and Adnan don’t work well together. Adnan would bark orders to his man which went ignored in most cases and Khan would act as if he heard orders when Adnan was playing to the crowd. Khan put an end to this travesty with a Flying Headbutt.
Teijho Khan at 3:01 – F Rating

After a commercial break, Gene Okerland was joined by Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey & Adnan’s Army (The Sheiks & Teijho Khan) in the interview position. Adnan put his men over, saying that they are unstoppable. Adnan say’s that “careers will be ended” in regards to The Sheiks title defense against The Youngbloods at SuperClash. He puts over Khan as well, saying that “the mysterious man from Konastand” will continue the carnage he has started.
C

Match 2:
The Natural Blondes w/Sunshine vs. The Vachons
The crowd pleasing Vachons overwhelmed Regal & Sommers. Both rule breakers didn’t know what to make of Mad Dog & Butcher and bailed to the floor, threatening to walk out on the match. This was a ruse and when the fan favorites went after them, Regal and Sommers turned the tables, battling them on the floor. This was also a mistake as they found out. A bleeding Regal stumbled back into the ring where Butcher locked on a Hanging Chinlock giving them the win.
The Vachons at 9:29 – C Rating

After the match Butcher & Mad Dog stand in the ring with Ken Resnick. The two shake hands as Resnick starts asking questions. Mad Dog said, “it’s just like old times! The Vachon Brothers, the most feared team in wrestling, are together again and ready for more destruction! We put out an open challenge to any team! We don’t care if it’s the world champions, The Sheiks! We don’t care if it’s Hennig & his son! We don’t care who it is!” As if on cue, Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher charge into the ring and lay out Maurice & Paul. Standing over their targets, they tell Resnick “be careful what you wish for!”
B

After another commercial break, Gene Okerland welcome’s “the reigning World Heavyweight Champion, ‘The Incredible’ Hulk Hogan.” Hulk Hogan immediately wants to talk about his problems with The Heenan Family. He wants “that little weasel” to know that he will be defending his World Title against Mr. Saito at SuperClash, injury or no injury. He tells Gene that regardless of what King Kong Brody tried to do to him, Saito will fall to “Hulkamania”. Hogan’s shoulder was bandaged and was visible when Hogan ripped his shirt off.
B

Match 3:
Baron Von Raschke vs. Billy Robinson
The two men had no chemistry and this hurt both the match and the crowd’s enthusiasm for what should have been a great match. Thankfully the announce team a great job of getting the match over for the home audience. Raschke put the match away quickly using The Claw.
Baron Von Raschke at 4:52 – C+

Baron Von Raschke joined Ken Resnick at ringside and talked about the upcoming tournament for the United States Title. He thanked Verne Gagne for allowing him the chance to be a participant and he said that he would not disappoint his fans.
B-

Match 4
”Big” Scott Hall & Curt Hennig vs. The Sheiks © w/Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey
AWA World Tag Team Title Match[/b]
Everyone except Hennig put on a random match, not displaying much psychology. The fan favorites don’t come across as one of the better tag team’s (working together, quick tags, etc.) but they do have heart. They were unsuccessful in winning the belts as Patera continued his brutality leading up to a Blackwell Big Splash for the win.
The Sheiks at 5:44 – B-

Match 5
Larry “The Axe” Hennig vs. King Kong Brody w/Bobby Heenan
A brawl all the way. It almost seems as both of these men “get off” on seeing how much punishment they can dish out. The battle spilled to the floor that left Hennig busted wide-open. Heenan sat down at the commentary table to give some comments on what Brody did to Hogan and promised that the World Title would be in The Heenan Family before long. After a nasty spill onto the time keepers table by Hennig, Brody claimed the victory following a Running Knee Drop.
King Kong Brody at 4:35 – B

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Overall Rating: B-
Attendance: 5,000
Notes: Khan won’t see any TV time until he can improve his chemistry with his manager Adnan. The announced participants for the United States Tournament are: Billy Robinson, Ricky Martel, Baron Von Raschke, David Schultz, Blackjack Lanza, Brad Rheingans, Leon White, & Jim Brunzell. The entire tournament will take place at SuperClash.

[Real Loose Cannon]

AWA Wrestling Weekly – Non-Televised Show
Great Lakes Region – Akron Armory – Akron, Ohio
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Masa Fuchi found a seat at ringside to scout out the AWA Light Heavyweight Champion Buck Zumhofe.

Zumhofe defended his title against Buddy Lane in a match that went 9:27.

After his match, Zumhofe joined Ken Resnick in the ring for a short interview. Brian Adidas came out and asked the champ what kind of shape his leg is in.

Newcomers The Fabulous One’s, freshly ending their relationship with the CWA (and forcing the Southern Tag straps to be vacated), won their debut match defeating The Fantastics.

Stan Lane & Steve Keirn put themselves over, mentioning that they would love a chance at the AWA World Tag Team Titles.

Bobby “The Brain” Heenan led the challenger for the AWA World Heavyweight Title (Mr. Saito) to the ring for a brief interview. Heenan said that Hogan will lose the belt to a member of The Heenan Family sooner or later.

Mr. Saito squared off against the big man Leon White and won at 6:53.

The Vachons were out next with leather straps in hand. They said that they wanted to rekindle and old feud against Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher and wanted to do it at SuperClash in a strap match.

The young lions of Scott Hall & Curt Hennig fell to the overpowering of King Kong Brody & Blackjack Lanza.

Ken Resnick was again joined in the ring by Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey and the World Tag Champs The Sheiks. Adnan said that The Youngbloods will be no match for the unstoppable force of the champions.

Heenan was out for a third time, this time leading ”Dr. Death” David Schultz in action against the man from Quebec City, Canada Ricky Martel. Schultz mis-communicated with his manager and wound up getting hit with a chair, allowing Martel to roll him up for the win.

Never wanting to talk to anyone but “Mene” Gene Okerland, ”The Body” Jesse Ventura came to the ring and told Gene why he attacked Greg Gagne. The flamboyantly attired Ventura said that, if need be, he will bully Verne Gagne into granting him his title match versus Hulk Hogan.

The Main Event for the evening was a crowd pleaser after 11:33 when Ventura put away Baron Von Raschke.

Overall Rating: C+
Attendance: 2,000 fans

OOC: The non-televised events will be short results with my larger shows and televised events being full results.

[Real Loose Cannon]

AWA all-Star wrestling –Televised Show
South West Region – Mayan Theater – Los Angeles, CA
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Dark match
Masa Fuchi v. Buddy Lane
Lane came out of this one looking worse than he does already. He tasted defeat by the Japanese worker following a Backdrop Suplex. The announce team put Masa over, saying that he has petitioned the AWA Office to grant him a shot at the AWA Light Heavyweight Title.
Masa Fuchi at 5:42
Rating: F

Match 1
”Big” Scott Hall & Curt Hennig v. Kevin Kelly & Barry Orton
Hall didn’t spend a lot of time inside the ring instead he chose to pump the fans up on the apron. Hennig is the driving force of the team. Orton looked better than his partner who looked more like a rooster strutting around the ring. Hall claimed the victory following a Running Bulldog.
Hall & Hennig at 5:51
Rating: E

In the backstage area, “Mean” Gene Okerland welcomed his guests Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher. The two put on a lackluster promo, saying that The Vachons will do what they have done best for years, “Get their butts handed to them, Milwaukee style.”
C+

Match 2
Kenny Jay v. “Dr. Death” David Schultz w/Bobby Heenan
Schultz showed no mercy, stomping and beating his opponent around the ring. Jay was simply overwhelmed and out brawled and lost following a Piledriver.
Schultz at 3:21
Rating: C-

Gene Okerland reminded fans of the brutality his next guest has shown toward the Gagne Family and close friends. In walks Jesse Ventura decked out in a ridiculous boas, hat and sunglasses. The Body proceeds to tell Gene exactly why he attacked Greg Gagne and why this sort of behavior will continue. He said that until Verne Gagne gives him a shot at the World Chap Hogan, no one was safe.
C-

A Hulk Hogan promotional video is shown highlighting the new champion’s new found success. It show’s him eating at extravagant restaurants, riding a Harley, and being swarmed with fans desperately wanting his autograph.
B-

Match 3
Stan Lane w/Steve Keirn v. Brad Rheingans
Brad overwhelmed Lane with chain wrestling and technical holds. Lane tried to counter this with athleticism and brawling but it didn’t work. Brad was attempting a Belly-to-Back Suplex, but Lane grabbed the ropes, pulling his opponent down with him. Hidden from the referee’s view, Keirn leveled Brad with a Double Axe handle forcing him to let go. Lane turned around and hooked the legs, grabbing the singlet for added leverage until he got the three.
Stan Lane at 7:35 with help from Steve Keirn
Rating: C

Match 4
”Jumpin’” Jim Brunzell v. Ken Patera w/Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey
Both men go a fair amount of offense in, however this ended after Patera received instructions from Adnan. Patera let loose and thrashed Brunzell around the ring like a rag doll. Patera made his opponent submit to a Swinging Full Nelson.
Ken Patera at 9:38
Rating: C

After the bell rings, Adnan climbs into the ring followed by Jerry Blackwell. Adnan tosses the referee aside as The Sheiks proceed to double team Brunzell, obviously trying to keep him out of condition to challenge for the Tag Straps. A War Cry goes out and out comes The Youngbloods. the decked out American Natives drive the champs from the ring, but not before tearing off Adnan’s headgear. The two use a tomahawk to slice up the headpiece, tossing the tattered remains at Patera and Blackwell.
C-

The Youngbloods remain in the ring as Ken Resnick enters. The brothers say that they have seen enough of The Sheiks and they refuse to sit by and watch as someone else is put into the hospital. Mark & jay promise victory at SuperClash.
C-

Match 5
Mr. Saito & Blackjack Lanza w/Bobby Heenan v. Ricky Martel & Hulk Hogan
Although a great match, the LA fans just weren’t into Mid West Region wrestlers. Martel was beaten thoroughly by the antics of the bad guys. For several minutes, Heenan’s men double teamed Martel and it seemed all had been lost. Hogan would come in to break a count and the ref admonished him, sending him back to his corner. This of course allowed for his partner to get worked over. Toward the end, Martel ducked a Roundhouse Kick from Saito, bounced off the ropes, and nailed Saito with a Dropkick. A hot tag later and Hogan had cleaned the ring of Lanza and an intervening Heenan. Hulk slammed Saito to the mat and landed with a Big Legdrop to get the win.
Martel & Hogan at 6:46
Rating: C+

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Final Rating: C+
Attendance: 796 fans
Viewers: 6,190

[Real Loose Cannon]

AWA Wrestling Weekly – Non-Televised Show
Mid West Region – Nemzek Fieldhouse – Morehead, MN
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Bobby “The Brain” Heenan put his man Blackjack Lanza over in his up-coming Main Event match against Mad Dog Vachon.

Jake Milliman fell to Teijho Khan and his devious manager Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey at 2:39.

The fans were next treated to Sunshine putting her men, The Natural Blondes, over. She said that she would make sure to spray the ring three times before their opponents came in.

Trying to spray Scott Hall, the big men planted a kiss on sunshine but then feigned an illness. His smaller partner, Curt Hennig scored the win for his team following a Swinging Knee Lift.

Next out was Jesse Ventura. He demanded from Gene Okerland to know why Verne Gagne is “afraid” to give him a title shot. Not receiving an answer, Jesse said that Hulk Hogan’s reign will be a short one.

In the next match, the fans cheered on their favorites The High Flyers against the ****y and flamboyant Fabulous Ones. The two teams battled to a time limit draw at 15:00.

Gene Okerland’s next guest is the current Canadian Sensation, Ricky Martel. Martel said that he had high hopes in his match against King Kong Brody.

billy Robinson defeated Buck Zumhofe in non-title action with the aid of Brian Adidas.

Baron Von Raschke was defeated by Mr. Saito with the help of Bobby Heenan.

King Kong Brody destroyed Ricky Martel in 11:03. Martel had to be helped to the back.

The Main Event of the evening saw Mad Dog Vachon being seconded by his brother Butcher defeat Blackjack Lanza.

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Final Rating: B
Attendance: 5,000

[the ismailite]

Ahhhh, the days when matches went to time limit draws... I miss them much!

[Real Loose Cannon]

AWA All-Star Wrestling –Televised Show – Taped for Tuesday Showing
Great Lakes Region – James Rhodes High School – Old Brooklyn, OH
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The Vachons are backstage with “Mean” Gene Okerland. They talk about their past wars with The Crusher & Dick The Bruiser. They admit to have been on the loosing end of those battles many times and they ask Gene if he know’s what is different from then and now. Acknowledging he doesn’t, Mad Dog says, “Now we have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”
B-

Ken Resnick introduces AWA Commissioner Verne Gagne and out walks the Legend. He carries with him the AWA United States Title. Verne thanks the fans for their continued support and Resnick. Verne holds the US strap up for the crowd to get a good look and he poses it for the camera’s. He say’s that an eight man tournament will take place at SuperClash and that the winner will be awarded the title. Before he can continue, out walks Jesse Ventura. Ventura comes in and bad mouths the authority figure, asking him if he wants to comment on what Jesse did to Verne’s son. Verne say’s that he isn’t going to use up anymore time, ignoring Jesse. Verne goes to leave when Jesse grabs him by the sleeve, whirls him around and belts Verne. Jesse say’s that he isn’t close to finished what he has started.
C+

Match 1
The Fantastics v. Kevin Kelly & Barry Orton
Nothing special here. Kelly really needs to be developed into a better worker if he ever hopes to get a better push. Likewise, Barry probably wishes he inherited the skills of his father or brother. Fulton looked exhausted by the end when the Fantastics claimed the victory.
The Fantastics at 6:50 – E

Joining Gene Okerland backstage was the duo from the Mid-Atlantic Region The Youngbloods. They said that with SuperClash looming on the horizon, they have been in contact with their ancestors who are guiding their every step. They say that the next step will to become AWA World Tag Team Champions.
C Oh Brother.

Match 2 – Non-Title
”Rock N’ Roll” Buck Zumhofe v. Brian Adidas
Adidas really worked on the champion’s leg exploiting the weakness. Zumhofe, pumped up by the fans chanting “Rock and Roll” “Rock and Roll” turned the tides, hurt leg and all, and scored a win with a Flying Splash.
Buck Zumhofe at 5:34 – E

Brian Adidas complains to Rod Trogaard that Zumhofe pulled his tights to get the win. When Rod disputes that, Adidas says that he will have his revenge at SuperClash at take home the AWA Light Heavyweight Title.
D

Match 3
The Fabulous Ones v. The High Flyers
An exciting tag team confrontation that made heads turn. The announce team talked about Lane & Keirn and really hyped the fact that they are the undefeated AWA Southern Tag Team champions (That is technically true). In a melee that saw the rulebreakers take the action to the floor, the referee had no choice but to declare the match a Double countout. The fans cheered on their favorites as the battle continued through the crowd.
Draw due to a Double Countout at 7:39 – C+

Match 4
Buddy Lane v. “Baby Bull” Leon White
A total squash match for White. White put his opponent away with a big elbow Drop then played to the fans after the three count.
White at 2:47 – C-

Backstage Bobby Heenan talked to Gene Okerland. Bobby said that Hulk Hogan’s days are numbered and he can thank the barbaric actions of King Kong Brody for that.
B+

Match 5
Baron Von Raschke v. King Kong Brody w/Bobby Heenan
Raschke really played up Brody’s strength and savagery. Toward the end of a great battle, the bleeding Raschke applied The Iron Claw to his opponent. This didn’t do the trick though and Brody slammed The Baron while he had the claw on followed by a Running Knee Drop.
Brody at 7:45 – B-

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Final Rating: C
Attendance: 2,000 fans
Viewers: 6,362

[the ismailite]

I like what you've been doing with Leon White. I'd sign the guy myself, but I have a pact with AWA at the moment. Glad to see the Baron in the main event as well, and against Brody to boot. Brody is a legend, and probably the closest thing to a Hullk Hogan or an Andre the Giant as far as worldwide popularity. If your ME scene wasn't already exciting, I'd definitely push Brody to the top! At any rate, I'll continue rooting for both The Baron, and Brody in this diary!

[Real Loose Cannon]

SuperClash '83
All the AWA Titles are On The Line!!
AWA World Heavyweight Title Match
Hulk Hogan (c)
takes on the Japanese Brute
Mr. Saito with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
AWA World Tag Team Titles Match
The Mid-Atlantic Stars
The Youngbloods
face off against the undefeated
Sheiks (c) seconded by their manager Adnan Al-Kaissey
AWA Light Heavyweight Title Match
The "Rock and Roller" himself
Buck Zumhofe (c)
faces off in a FIRST EVER Triangle Match against
The Japanese youngster
Masa Fuchi
and the Diabolical
Brian Adidas
AWA United States Tile Tournament
The Entire Tournament will take place at SuperClash pitting
Baron Von Raschke
against
"Dr. Death" David Schultz

"Baby Bull" Leon White
versus
Barry Orton

Brad Rheingans
faces
Billy Robinson

&

Ricky Martel
squares off against
Blackjack Lanza
The Match being billed as the "Mid West Masacre"
The Vachons - Butcher & Mad Dog
take on long-time rivals
Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher
in a Leather Strap Match!
These matches and much more

[Real Loose Cannon]

AWA Wrestling Weekly – Non-Televised Show
Mid West Region – Kingston Arena – Cedar Rapids, IA
==========================================

The Vachons were given the task of giving a $15,000 check to the local Ronald McDonald House and had just completed the task as Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher stormed into the ring and beat down the brother duo.

The Fantastics & Buck Zumhofe were defeated by The Natural Blondes and Brian Adidas in 11:14.

The team of Scott Hall & Curt Hennig promised victory tonight over The Sheiks.

After tossing salt into each corner, Masa Fuchi dealt a lose to Jake Milliman at 2:48.

In tag team action The High Flyers scored a disqualification over The Fabulous Ones after Jesse Ventura attacked Greg.

After the match, the trio continued their beating on The High Flyers.

Being booed from their heinous actions earlier in the night, Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher claimed victory over the tandem of Brad Rheingans & Leon White. A fan slid into the ring and got a knee between his shoulder blades courteously of white. The match went to 8:47.

A wild brawl broke down after Hennig & Hall was awarded the match over The Sheiks. Sheik Adnan interfered and got caught by the referee. Hall was squashed mid match and did not return to action.

The bell rang and Adnan climbed into the ring, laying out the referee. The Sheiks proceeded to destroy Curt Hennig. His father Larry Hennig flew into the ring, chair in hand, and cleared house.

Baron Von Raschke came up short against The Heenan Family again, being defeated by Mr. Saito at 7:29.

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Final Rating: B-
Attendance: 15,000

[the ismailite]

AWA World Heavyweight Title Match
Hulk Hogan (c)
takes on the Japanese Brute
Mr. Saito with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

AWA World Tag Team Titles Match
The Mid-Atlantic Stars
The Youngbloods
face off against the undefeated
Sheiks (c) seconded by their manager Adnan Al-Kaissey

AWA Light Heavyweight Title Match
The "Rock and Roller" himself
Buck Zumhofe (c)
faces off in a FIRST EVER Triangle Match against
The Japanese youngster
Masa Fuchi
and the Diabolical
Brian Adidas

AWA United States Tile Tournament
The Entire Tournament will take place at SuperClash pitting
Baron Von Raschke
against
"Dr. Death" David Schultz

"Baby Bull" Leon White
versus
Barry Orton

Brad Rheingans
faces
Billy Robinson

&

Ricky Martel
squares off against
Blackjack Lanza

Tournament winner: Leon White. I'd really like to go with The Baron here, But white has been built up very well!

The Match being billed as the "Mid West Masacre"
The Vachons - Butcher & Mad Dog
take on long-time rivals
Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher
in a Leather Strap Match!

[Real Loose Cannon]

AWA All-Star Wrestling –Televised Show – Taped for Tuesday Showing
Great Lakes Region – The Odeum – Villa Park, IL
==========================================

The show starts off with the AWA Commissioner himself, Verne Gagne, entering the ring with Gene Okerland behind him. Gagne say’s that it is his duty to the fans to provide them with the best line ups of stars and the best matches. He puts Hulk Hogan over, saying that he is the finest man to hold the title of such prestige. He continues saying that recently an AWA star has made his presence felt like never before, going so far as to assault Verne. He asks that Jesse Ventura join him in the ring. Ventura, dressed flamboyantly as always, enters the ring and tells Verne that he better get the answer he’s been looking for. Verne say’s that Jesse will get a shot at the World Title, if he can defeat the former champion (Gagne) at SuperClash. Jesse says that it would be a honor to ensure Gagne’s retirement after crippling him.
C+

”Baby Bull” Leon White v. Kevin Kelly
Kelly put up a good fight, but he was overwhelmed by the larger, perhaps stronger, White. Leon planted a Big Elbow Drop to finish this encounter off.
Leon White at 4:01 | C Rating

Gene Okerland was joined backstage by the current World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan. “The Hulkster” talked about all the challenges being thrown his way in the short time he has been champion. He said that despite the attack and injury he has because of King Kong Brody, Mr. Saito had better be in the gym training if he thinks he is going to take the title from Hogan.
C+ | Okerland performed poorly

The Youngbloods stood in the ring talking ready for action when Sunshine lead her men, The Natural Blondes, into the ring. Before the action started, the platinum blonde sprayed the referee, the ropes, and Mark and Jay with perfume.
B

The Youngbloods v. The Natural Blondes w/Sunshine
Regal & Somers are looking more and more like a cohesive unit however they were unable to beat the World Title hopefuls. Toward the end, Regal threw Mark to the outside where he was joined by Doug. Inside, as the referee had his attention on the action on the floor, Jay came in and delivered a Flying Tomahawk Chop knocking Regal out. Somers, was then attacked from behind by Jay allowing Mark to roll into the ring and get the win.
The Youngbloods at 8:58 | C

Gene Okerland was joined by Sheik Adnan al-Kaissey and the AWA World Tag Team Champions The Sheiks. Kaissey said that Blackwell & Patera would show Mark & Jay Youngblood why they should have never come to the AWA and why Patera & Blackwell are unstoppable.
B+

Baron Von Raschke, Ricky Martel, & Brad Rheingans v. Blackjack Lanza, Billy Robinson, & “Dr. D” David Schultz w/Bobby Heenan
This six man match up featuring the United States title hopefuls tried to be a crowd pleaser, but for some reason it didn’t live up to the expectations. This was partially due to Lanza looking exhausted in the end. Martel scored the victory for his side after a Flying Body Press on Scultz.
Martel, Raschke, & Rheingans at 8:55 | C+

The Crusher w/Dick The Bruiser v. Butcher Vachon w/Mad Dog Vachon
This match broke into an all out brawl shortly after the bell. The action spilled onto the floor where the two opponents showed their chemistry together by brawling through the crowd. They returned to the ring, however after Bruiser & Mad Dog got into it, both men bailed to the floor and it turned into a four man brawl. The referee had no other option but to count out both men.
Draw at 9:53 | A

The four men continued to brawl into the crowd as AWA officials chased after them.
B-

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Final Rating: B
Attendance: 2,000 fans
Viewers: 7,022

[the ismailite]

Another one for the Bull, and YAYYYYY BARON!!!!!

You keep crankin'em out Cannon, and I'll keep reading! Good Stuff!

[Real Loose Cannon]

AWA Wrestling Weekly –Non-Televised Show
Mid West Region – Kemper Arena – Kansas City, MO
==========================================

- Kevin Kelly defeated Jake Milliman – D
- Leon White defeated Teijho Khan – C
- The Vachons claimed victory over The Fabulous Ones by DQ when Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher interfered – B-
- Brad Rheingans defeated Steve Regal when an interfering Sunshine sprayed her own man with perfume by mistake – C+
- Larry Hennig & Curt Hennig lost to The Sheiks in a AWA World Tag Team Title match – B
- Billy Robinson defeated Jim Brunzell using the ropes for leverage – C+
- Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher punished The Fantastics – C+
- “Dr. David” Schultz over “Big” Scott Hall – B-
- In the Main Event, Hulk Hogan & Ricky Martel defeated Blackjack Lanza & Mr. Saito – A*

Show Rating: A
Attendance: 12,750 fans

[Real Loose Cannon]

SuperClash - Pay Per View Event
Mid West Region – Minneapolis, Mn.
================================

”Baby Bull” Leon White v. Barry Orton
AWA United States Title Tournament | Round One
White looked more like the rule-breaker in the match. He thumbed Orton’s eye, used his weight to choke Barry with the rope, and swatted the referee away when he was warned. Orton showed very little offense against his opponent and lost following a Big Elbow Drop.
White | 2:09 | C-

”Dr. Death” David Schultz w/Bobby Heenan v. Baron Von Raschke
AWA United States Title Tournament | Round One
A grueling contest for two men who could easily walk out tonight as the new US champ. Heenan did a fantastic job on the floor, directing his man and distracting the referee when necessary. It looked as though Dr. D had this in the bag when, from out of nowhere, Raschke pumped up and slapped The Iron Claw on for a submission.
Raschke | 6:07 | B

The Hennigs v. The Fabulous Ones
Tag Team Match
Larry led his son through the match, staying in longer then he should have. Lane & Keirn showed why they were one of the best teams in CWA as they took control later on, causing a miscommunication between father & son. After Lane scored the pin, Larry looked upset with Curt.
The Fabulous Ones | 6:53 | B

Stan Lane & Steve Keirn joined Ken Resnick at ringside. The duo talked about their victory tonight and how they will claim AWA gold sooner or later. They say that they ruled the tag team scene in Tennessee and how it won’t be any different in Minnesota.
B

Ricky Martel v. Blackjack Lanza w/Bobby Heenan
AWA United States Title Tournament | Round One
Heenan looks on, visibly upset with Schultz loosing earlier on. Lanza was outrun by the faster and nimble Martel early on, but caught on quickly. After leveling Martel with a thunderous clothesline, Lanza sent Martel over the top rope. Luckily for him, Bobby was having a discussion with the referee concerning some problems he saw with the officiating. Lanza climbed out on the floor and beat on Martel some more, slamming him onto the announce table. Once the action returned to the ring, Martel was able to hit a Flying Cross Body, scoring the win.
Martel | 6:43 | B

Billy Robinson v. Brad Rheingans
AWA United States Title Tournament | Round One
Robinson has been showing heart lately and this match was no different. He did utilize his experience, not falling into the technical game Brad wanted to play. Robinson locked in a Cloverleaf submission, but the resilient, younger fan favorite hung in there, clasping the ropes. Refusing to let go, Robinson was flipped by the strength in Brad’s legs, resulting in him landing on his back and in a compromising submission situation. Rheingans was awarded the match following a Front Face Body Wrap submission.
Rheingans | 4:55 | B-

Masa Fuchi v. Brian Adidas v. “Rock N Roll” Buck Zumhofe ©
AWA Light Heavyweight Title
1 v. 1 v. 1 – Elimination Match
Fuchi and Adidas worked together initially to subdue the champion, connecting with double clotheslines, double back drops, and a double suplex. This alliance was short lived however after Adidas hit a chop block on the All Japan worker. Many quick, near falls kept the referee busy and on his toes. The first elimination came after Adidas conned Fuchi into performing a Super Back Drop on the champion which left Fuchi on the mat too. Adidas hooked the Japanese worker’s leg for the pin.

Adidas smiled as Fuchi was directed to the floor by the referee. Thinking he had the match “in the bag”, Adidas covered the champion with a lazy pin. He was shocked when Zumhofe kicked out of it. Zumhofe fought back and climbed the ropes for a Flying Splash. Adidas ducked and Buck landed on the referee. Seeing his chance, Fuchi returned to the ring for payback and a handful of salt. Brian saw this as well and ducked, resulting in Zumhofe getting blasted with the salt. The referee had recovered and made the three as Adidas covered.
Adidas | 7:54 | C-

As he was awarded the Light Heavyweight Title, Adidas saw Masa Fuchi running from around the ring toward him. Brian scrambled to the back with his belt with Fuchi hot on his tail.
F

Baron Von Raschke v. “Baby Bull” Leon White
AWA United States Title Tournament | Semi-Final Match
Raschke extended his hand at the sound of the bell, but the serious looking White slapped it away. For the second time of the night, White bent the rules to get an advantage. The match ended quickly when White hit a stiff looking clothesline.
White | 2:32 | C+

Brad Rheingans v. Ricky Martel
AWA United States Title Tournament | Semi-Final Match
Unlike the previous match, both of these men did shake hands. Both men put on a good technical battle, with both performing moves and counters. The end saw Martel’s head bounced off the mat with a Belly-to-Back Suplex.
Rheingans | 9:32 | C+

”Big” Scott Hall v. King Kong Brody w/Bobby Heenan
Singles Match
The announce team commented on Heenan’s bad luck and it seemed that “The Brain” was taking his frustrations out on the crowd. Hall tried his best, but his continued playing to the fans got him in trouble. The barbaric Brody destroyed Hall and finished him off with a Running Knee Drop.
Brody | 6:50 | C+

Backstage ”Mean” Gene Okerland spoke briefly with Brad Rheingans regarding the final match of the US Title tournament. Rheingans said that he is a little intimidated by white, however, he knows that his technical skill will prove successful once again.
C+

The Youngbloods v. The Sheiks © w/Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey
AWA World Tag Team Title Match
The fan favorites worked fluidly together, wearing down the large Jerry Blackwell. Adnan interjected himself several times, however on the third time, Mark brought him into the ring via the top rope. Jay planted the manager with a Flying Tomahawk Chop before Patera smacked Mark ith a chair. Since the referee’s back was turned, getting Adnan out of the ring, the champions were not disqualified. Patera clamped on a Giant Swing to pick up the victory.
The Sheiks | 10:44 | B

A muscular arm is flexed in front of Gene Okerland & the AWA interview area. Gene say’s that the arm belongs to the AWA World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan. Hogan talks about his match tonight, saying that he will walk out the ring victorious. He say’s that it doesn’t matter if his opponent is Nick Bockwinkle, Brody, Saito, or The Berlin Wall, Hulkamania was going to run wild.
B

”Baby Bull” Leon White v. Brad Rheingans
AWA United States Title Tournament | Final Match
Resnick broke kayfabe, saying that White is a student of Brad, before a classic match ensued. Much like his other two matches of the night, White used uncharacteristic rule breaking to give him the advantage. Toward the end, White was visibly tired as Brad took him back to school using an assortment of technical moves and holds on the big man. White fought back and Powerslammed Rheingans before ascending the second turnbuckle. White delivered what will be known as the first “Bull Splash” (a splash using the turnbuckles and the ropes to build his momentum) for the three count.
White | 8:42 | B-

The match was over and White was handed the United States title. The big man helped Rheingans to his feet before clotheslining him and delivering another “Bull Splash”.
C+ | White turned Heel

Jesse “The Body” Ventura v. Verne Gagne
Singles Match
Surprisingly, the match was a success as the veteran Gagne proved that he still has what made him a legend. Verne put up with Ventura’s brawling style and outlasted him slapping on the “Gagne Sleeper”. Bringing Jesse to his knee’s, Verne applied more pressure. Jesse’s left leg slid underneath the rope, however it seemed as if the referee didn’t see it, as he called for the bell and awarded the match to the Commissioner.
Gagne | 8:32 | B+

The Vachons v. Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher
Tag Team Leather Strap Match
A war erupted between these four men. Action took place in and out of the ring. A double team by The Vachon Brothers sent Dick The Bruiser over the guard rail. Unfortunately, Butcher was still strapped to him and had no choice but to continue this battle on the floor. Crusher & Mad Dog got back inside the ring. Crusher beat Mad Dog down, busting the veteran wide open. Crusher then wrapped the strap around the neck of his opponent, causing a choke out and the win.
Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher | 12:53 | B

Mr. Saito w/Bobby Heenan v. Hulk Hogan ©
AWA World Heavyweight Title Match
Hogan had the toughest match as champion since he won the belt a few months ago as the older Saito controlled the tempo of the match. Heenan looked as though he was walking out as the manager of the champ as Saito applied a mean looking Bear Hug. The fans started chanting and cheering Hogan and the champion broke the hold just when it seemed he was done. Hogan nailed Saito with several right hands before hitting a Big Boot followed by a Leg Drop.
Hogan | 10:44 | A*

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Final Rating: C
Attendance: 10,049 fans
Buy Rate: 3,680 buys
Notes: Crowd little upset that we didn't have more angles/interviews - considered a success[/b]

[Real Loose Cannon]

State of the Wrestling Scene – October 1983

Cult Sized Promotions
World Wrestling Federation
WWF World Heavyweight Champion – George “The Animal” Steele
WWF Intercontinental Champion – Special Delivery Jones
WWF World Tag Team Champions – Rocky Johnson & Sika

NWA: Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling
NWA World Heavyweight Champion – Sgt. Slaughter
NWA United States Champion – Ricky Steamboat
Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion – George South
NWA World Tag Team Champions – Violent Conduct (McDaniel & Race)
Mid Atlantic Tag Team Champion – Rufus R. Jones & Bugsy McGraw

Regional Sized Promotions
Mid-South Wrestling
North American Heavyweight Champion – Nikolai Volkoff
Mid South Television Champion – Magnum T.A.
Mid South Tag Team Champions – Ted Dibiase & Matt Borne

NWA: Central States
NWA Central States Heavyweight Champion – Terry Funk
NWA Missouri Heavyweight Champion – Super Destroyer
NWA Central States Tag Team Champions – The Moondogs
NWA Central States Television Champion – Marty Jannety

NWA: Championship Wrestling from Florida
NWA Florida Heavyweight Champion – Mark Lewin
NWA Florida Television Champion – Pak Song (Deceased)
NWA Florida Tag Team Champions – Blackjack Mulligan & Dusty Rhodes

NWA: Georgia Championship Wrestling
NWA National Heavyweight Champion – Tommy Rich
NWA National Television Champion – Jake Roberts
NWA National Tag Team Champions – Ole Anderson & Tommy Rich
NWA Georgia Junior Heavyweight Champion – Les Thorton

NWA: World Class Championship Wrestling
NWA Texas Champion – David Von Erich
NWA American Heavyweight Champion – The Great Kabuki
WCCW Television Champion – Buddy Roberts
NWA American Tag Team Champions – Kevin Von Erich & Jose Lothario
NWA World 6 Man Tag Team Champions – The Fabulous Freebirds

NWA: World Wrestling Council
WWC World Heavyweight Champion – Bruiser Brody
WWC North American Heavyweight Champion – TNT
WWC Puerto Rican Heavyweight Champion – Ron Starr
WWC World Tag Team Champions – Abdullah The Butcher & Bruiser Brody

NWA: Pacific Northwest Championship Wrestling
NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion – Buddy Rose
NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Champions – Buddy Rose & Ed Wiskowski
NWA Pacific Northwest Television Champion – Billy Two Eagles
PNW Arena Champion – Billy Jack Haynes

Small Sized Promotions
NWA: Championship Wrestling Association
CWA International Heavyweight Champion – Jerry Lawler
NWA Southern Heavyweight Champion – The Spoiler
NWA Southern Tag Team Champions – VACANT

Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
G.L.O.W. Champion – Tammy Jones
G.L.O.W. Television Champion – Bambi
G.L.O.W. Tag Team Champions – Debbie Debutante & Susie Spirit

Local Sized Promotions
NWA: Polynesian Pro Wrestling
PPW Heavyweight Champion – Larry Anoa’i
PPW Intercontinental Champion – Rodney Anoa’i
PPW Tag Team Champions – The SST (Samu & Fatu)

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- Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling goes out of business
- Southwest Championship Wrestling goes out of business
- NWA: Southeastern Championship Wrestling goes out of business
- AWA Light Heavyweight Title is renamed AWA Television Title
- We begin negotiations with Tully Blanchard

[Real Loose Cannon]

AWA All-Star Wrestling –Televised Show – Taped for Tuesday Showing
Mid South Region – Great Plains Coliseum – Lawton, OK
==========================================

Brian Adidas © v. Jake Milliman – AWA elevision Title
Adidas came to the ring flamboyantly displaying his TV title proudly and proclaiming himself as the “Man who killed Rock ‘N Roll”. The bad guy used the referee’s bad positioning to reach into his trunks and produce a foreign object which he used to clobber Milliman.
E

Standing beside Gene Okerland is Bobby Heenan. Heenan, decked out in a red sports jacket say’s that promises that one of his men will take the belt from Hulk Hogan and end his career in the process. Heenan brings out King Kong Brody and challenges Hogan to a Title match.
C+

”Big” Scott Hall & Curt Hennig v. The Sheiks © w/Sheik Adnan al-Kaissey – AWA World Tag Team Titles
In a return match from a few weeks back, The Sheiks show why they are the dominate tag team in the AWA. During the match Adnan takes a sea beside Resnick & Marshall and informs the home audience that Patera & Blackwell are now to be referred to by their proper names “Sheik Hassan Patera” & “Sheik Ayatollah Blackwell”. Resnick acknowledges this as Blackwell plants a Big Splash on Hennig to retain the titles.
C

The United States Champion stood by with Gene Okerland, ready for an interview when Jim Brunzell burst onto the scene demanding and answer from White as to why he turned his back on his teacher, Rheingans. White said that Brunzell would do best if he stuck his nose into his own business and out of White’s. Things fell apart as the two argued.
E

The Fantastics v. The Fabulous Ones
This match saw back-and-forth action, however Lane & Keirn kept things going their way wearing down the fan favorites and keeping the fresh man in the ring. Toward the end, Fulton looked tired and fell victim to The Super Kick, allowing Lane to score the victory.
C

After their victory celebration, The Fabulous Ones were joined ringside by Ken Resnick. The duo took the time to put themselves over and brag about their accomplishments. They said that no tag team title is ever safe when Stan Lane & Steve Keirn are around.
C+

Greg Gagne v. “Dr. Death” David Schultz w/Bobby Heenan
No matter who he faces or how he chooses to face them, Gagne ends up looking bad. He was beaten like a momma’s boy for his lunch money by the bully Schultz. David put this match away following a Piledriver.
B-

Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher came to the ring smoking their cigars. They grabbed a microphone and taunted their career-long rivals The Vachons. They said that they my be old, but they still know how to the mouths of “two frog-eating French-Canadian’s”.
C+

Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher v. The Youngbloods
The elder team didn’t sell much during the match and really gave the Native American’s a run for their money. The wily veterans used every rule breaking tactic in the book and it paid off as they won the match.
C-

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Final Rating: C
Attendance: 816 fans
Viewers: 5,396

[the ismailite]

Man am I glad to see this!

[Real Loose Cannon]

Not dead, I've just been busy. As always, thanks for reading.

[Real Loose Cannon]

AWA Wrestling Weekly –Non-Televised Show
Tri State Region – Sports Plus Center – Lake Grove, NY
==========================================

- Billy Robinson over Greg Gagne – C
- The Vachons defeated The Fabulous Ones by DQ when Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher interfered – C+
- Mr. Saito crushed Buck Zumhofe – C-
- Jesse Ventura beat Ricky Martel – B
- Leon White defended his US Title against Scott Hall – D
- King Kong Brody won against Baron Von Raschke – B-
- World Champ Hulk Hogan defeated David Schultz – B

Show Rating: B-
Attendance: 135 fans

[the ismailite]

Real glad to seee a Baron v. Brody match. Sucks that it only rated a B-. I'd have expected more from those two.

I mark for both of those guys especially Baron.

Anyway, good to see this is still around.