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Post by LillaThrilla on Sept 27, 2020 20:46:49 GMT -5
During the Monday Night Wars, the TNM community had three standout fantasy wrestler circuits: Kirk's SMWA, BigCat's USWA, and Kod's SCW. Going through some old TNM list digests, I found some early USWA cards and thought they would be of interest. (I plan to eventually post other old circuit results as well.)
I had forgotten that, unlike SMWA and SCW, USWA actually started as a mixed real and fantasy wrestler circuit but shifted over time into being mostly, if not totally, fantasy wrestlers. USWA fantasy wrestlers at the beginning were mostly SMWA guys (but not all of them). More unique fantasy wrestlers would be introduced over time.
USWA Tuesday Night LIVE! 8/18/98
The first EVER USWA TV show was indeed a success, in more ways than the one. A great group of wrestlers has already assembled, plus, more and more wrestlers have lined up for contracts! Well, enough of this, let's get to the shooooowwww!!!!
Devon Storm vs. D-Lo Brown
The opening bout featured some of the better known names, D-Lo Brown vs. Devon Storm! This match got physical early, as D-Lo started off with some nasty suplexs. Devon got back some energy, and hit a flying forearm. Devon covered, but D-Lo kicked out. It wasn't long until a chair got involved... and Devon paid for it. D-Lo had the match tied up, with a chair over Devon, and D-Lo set for the Low Down, when Chad Hillsman ran down, and pushed D-Lo off! Storm got one more chair shot in, before hitting ANOTHER flying forearm, this time for the pin.
Devon Storm pinned D-Lo Brown after a flying forearm in 0:15:04. Rating: * 3/4
Trouble seems to be brewing already, and Devon Storm has a win thanks to one Chad Hillsman.
Mike Awesome vs. Eric Ray Vaugn
The hardcore sensation, Mike Awesome made a dazzling debut, taking on the Oklahoman, Eric Ray Vaugn. Vaugn was tough, as Oklahomans come, and started off with some lethal kicks, followed by a Hotshot. Awesome fell to the outside, grabbed a chair, and began to swing it around wildly. Vaugn hesitated to come outside, then suddenly lost all sense and DOVE onto Awesome. Awesome was hurt, but Vaugn suffered a shot to the head, and blood was clearly visible. Vaugn's pace slowed down, and Awesome began to take over. Awesome hit a big Doctor bomb, and was looking for a win, when Vaugn got in a quick eye gouge, blinding Awesome. Vaugn mounted the top rope, and set up for a frog splash. As he came off, Awesome rolled away at the last second, watching Vaugn plummet onto the mat. Awesome made the cover and got the win.
Mike Awesome pinned Eric Ray Vaugn after a roll away in 0:13:44. Rating: -* USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Tournament: Highland Hell (Angus Wallace and Hamish MacTavish) vs. Tiger Masks
Talk about an upset crowd. The Tiger Masks made their way to the ring, and got blindsided by Angus Wallace. Wallace slammed Tiger Mask in the back with a FRYING PAN! Hamish took out Tiger Mask IV with a choke slam. When the match got in the ring, Wallace hit a jack-knife power bomb, and ended the quick match.
Highland Hell defeated Tiger Masks I and IV when Wallace pinned Tiger I after a jack-knife power bomb in 0:00:19. Rating: *
USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Tournament: Los Dragones vs. Horsemen of the Apocalypse
An unbelievable match for you lucha fans. Los Dragones were hot early, taking Vulcano to the outside with a double dropkick, then put the lucha moves on Arkangel. Ice hit a great missile dropkick from one side, while Fire came off the other and connected with a flying elbowdrop. Vulcano reentered, and took Fire out with a Russian legsweep. But it was too late for Arkangel. As Vulcano began beating on Fire, Ice hit a pinning power bomb for the three count.
Los Dragones (Fire Dragon and Ice Dragon) defeated Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Arkangel and Vulcano) when Ice Dragon pinned Arkangel after a power bomb in 0:08:39. Rating: -*
Ice released the hold immediately, and dropkicked Vulcano. Ice and Fire began to walk out, when EXTINCT appeared in the rampway. He began laughing as DOOMSDAY appeared from behind him ! Los Dragones shrank back, and were attacked by Arkangel and Vulcano ! Doomsday and Extinct stayed back, as the Horsemen laid waste to Fire and Ice.
What is Extinct and Doomsday doing in the USWA? And what do they have against Los Dragones, and with the Horsemen? USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Tournament: The Forces vs. Public Enemy
Well, if you thought Awesome and Vaugn was hardcore... this got better!!! Public Enemy came out with their table, while Spreak and Ghost came out with baseball bats. The match got off ugly, as Spreak clotheslined Rocco with the bat, and Ghost got in a rib shot with his. Spreak and Ghost doubled up on a doubled over Grunge, but Rocco wasn't out yet. He grabbed a chair from the outside, and leveled Ghost with a sickening thud. Ghost's head busted immediately, and Rocco began pounding his head into the mat.
Meanwhile, Grunge was on the receiving end of a flying elbowdrop, right on those busted ribs. Spreak was in complete control when he hit the devestating Streak to end the match.
The Forces (Ghost and Spreak) defeated Public Enemy when Spreak pinned Grunge after the Streak in 0:08:40. Rating: ** 1/2
Rocco however had Ghost on the table, and was back in the ring. Spreak saw this, and charged Rocco, who backdropped onto the table on top of Ghost ! Rocco then got a running start and springboarded onto the two men, and the table crashed to the ground. Grunge was helped out of the ring by paramedics, as security restrained the Forces from Rocco.
17-Man Battle Royal for the vacant USWA North American Title Ricky Romero won a 17-man Battle Royal: x Cactus Jack threw out Ray Vaugn after a faceslam in 0:05:41 x Stryker threw out Ahmed Johnson in 0:06:52 x Donovan Glory threw out Brian Pillman after a gutbuster in 0:07:51 x D-Lo Brown threw out Alexander the Grater in 0:15:14 x Ghost threw out D-Lo in 0:16:08 x Hillsman threw out Devon Storm in 0:19:53 x Stryker threw out Hillsman in 0:26:45 x Glory threw out Ghost in 0:32:17 x Slade threw out Stryker in 0:37:01 x Spreak threw out Fallout in 0:38:34 x Jack Slade Slade threw out Spreak in 0:42:45 x Glory threw out The Great Muta in 0:47:44 x Slade threw out Boulder in 0:48:59 x Slade threw out Cactus Jack after a Soviet suplex in 0:49:10 x Romero threw out Slade in 0:52:59 x Romero threw out Glory in 0:53:09 Rating: * (Ricky Romero won the USWA North American Title.)
I'll let you people see this and decide for yourself, but here are a couple of notable eliminations...
Chad Hillsman actually ELIMINATED Devon Storm. This makes no sense after he saved Storm's ass against D-Lo. Ricky Romero and Donovan Glory have a history of being best friends. How does Romero eliminating Glory to win the NA Title fit in with their friendship? And how was Romero able to eliminate both Glory AND Jack Slade, in a span of 10 seconds?
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Post by jacklarkin on Sept 27, 2020 21:58:15 GMT -5
I don't remember this one. So was this a mix of real and created wrestlers, or just a bunch of guys I don't recognize?
Nevermind you answered it in the post, i just skipped your preamble, would like to see more of these cards.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Sept 28, 2020 9:54:33 GMT -5
Chad Hillsman, Highland Hell, Ghost, Spreak, Jack Slade, and Los Dragones are from SMWA.
Donovan Glory, Eric Ray Vaugn, Arkangel, Vulcano, and Fallout are I think unique to USWA. Vaugn (whose name I really want to spell Vaughn) was apparently an e-wrestler. I think Glory goes on to become a big deal in USWA. There was a real wrestler called Ricky Romero, but he was before the modern era and there's no export for him on TNM7.com so I assume this is a fictional wrestler with the same name.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Sept 28, 2020 10:15:27 GMT -5
USWA Tuesday Night LIVE! 8/25/98
After a great opening card last week, the USWA hoped to match it intheir second week. The card was mainly tournament matches, with the main event being the D-Lo Brown/Devon Storm rematch, with Chad Hillsman banned from ringside. Plus... we know who that new tag team is...
USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Tournament: LOS GRINGOS LOCOS ! vs. Public Enemy A HUGE pop from the USWA crowd, as LGL made their way to the ring. Public Enemy was really in no position to fight, with Grunge's busted ribs from last week's affair with the Forces. Love Machine sat back for most of the match, letting the high flying Guerrero handle Grunge. Rocco only tagged in once, and when he did, Love Machine came in, and clotheslined him to the outside ! Guerrero thought he had Grunge finished with a springboard somersault splash, but Grunge kicked out. Guerrero mouunted the top rope, and hit a frog splash on Grunge's busted ribs for the three count.
Los Gringos Locos (Love Machine and Eddie Guerrero) defeated Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock) when Guerrero pinned Grunge after a frog splash in 0:09:57. Rating: * 3/4
After the match, Rocco helped Grunge up, but was attacked by an unknown wrestler. Grunge laid by helplessly, as this mysterious wrestler hit an elbowdrop on him from the apron. Security appeared, and the wrestler disappeared. Who is this new wrestler, and what business does he have with Public Enemy?
USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Tournament: Tiger Masks I and IV vs. Los Dragones After last week's humiliating loss to Highland Hell in 19 seconds, the Tiger Masks decided to get revenge. They DID pin Ice Dragon after 17 seconds, but decided to continue with the match anyway. They regretted it. For over 20 minutes the two sides traded breath taking aerial moves, and sound mat technique between them. Los Dragones had it won with an Ice Dragon twisting moonsault, but Tiger Mask IV made the save. 15 seconds later, Tiger Mask I hit the Tiger Suplex on Ice's partner, Fire for the pin.
Tiger Masks I And IV defeated Los Dragones when TM1 pinned Fire Dragon with the Tiger Suplex in 0:20:45. Rating: ** Ice Dragon suffered an elbow injury. He will be out for approximately 2 cards.
During the match, Ice Dragon failed a flying elbowdrop, and had a minor injury. He'll be out for two cards, which could cause Los Dragones to drop out of the tournament.
USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Tournament: The Forces vs. Highland Hell Two of the meanest, toughest teams in the USWA hooked up tonight. The Forces, who may have put Johnny Grunge on the shelf, took on the 19 second winners, Highland Hell. As you might expect, it was a brawl. The Highlanders tried to double up on the smaller Spreak, but even he held his own against them. When the brawl was finally stopped, Spreak was beating the hell out of Hamish. Suddenly, Tiger Mask appeared, and ran down to ringside, and took Angus off the mat. Spreak hit an unbelievable front-layout SUPERPLEX for the win!
The Forces (Ghost and Spreak) defeated Highland Hell (Angus and Hamish) when Spreak pinned Hamish after a front-layout superplex in 0:09:35. Rating: * 3/4
Ghost and Spreak just walked off, while Tiger Mask hauled through the crowd trying to get away from the angry Angus. Without a doubt, The Force have been just that in the USWA, forceful. They've got a great chance of winning the titles.
USWA Commissioner K. Tarbet walked out and made the announcement about the Heavyweight Title tournament.
"First off, I'd like to thank the fans for coming out tonight, and we'regonna try to make you come back again. Now, we've had a few ideas, and we've found one. Two six man round robin tournaments, with the winners facing off in a match at our first pay per view! Tonight, we'll have three matches from Tournament I, and next week from Tournament II. Enjoy the action folks!"
USWA Heavyweight Title Tournament: Jack Slade vs. Davey Boy Smith Eager for work, the USWA purchased the contract of Davey Boy Smith from a relatively dying organization in Atlanta. Tonight, he took on Jack Slade, eager to redeem himself after being the second to last person eliminated in the NA Title battle royal. A great technical match, with several close falls. Slade had the match won, seconds away from locking in a Cruncher Crab, when another wrestler ran in. (Announcer: OH MY GOD! THAT'S SHANE SANDERS! STRIKING SHANE SANDERS JUST GOT IN A SHOT ON SLADE!) Davey Boy tried to go for the pin, but Slade kicked out. Davey Boy charged Slade with a cross body, but Slade caught him, and hit a fall away faceslam, and got a quick cover.
Jack Slade pinned Davey Boy Smith after a fall away faceslam in 0:08:01. Rating: **
Shane Sanders went ballistic, hit the ring after Slade, and stopped when of all people... Ricky Romero appeared behind Slade. Slade didn't know what to expect, and nailed the Spiked DDT on Romero. Sanders got out of the ring, while Slade left, and took Romero's slotted interview time with him.
With no interview, we don't know what Romero had to say about the battle royal, and know that Slade doesn't seem to care either.
Great Muta vs. Cactus Jack A couple of legends in Japan hooked it up tonight, Cactus Jack, vs. Great Muta. Muta had the upperhand early, staying one step ahead of Cactus most of the time. Cactus changed the pace when he locked Muta in a half Boston for over 30 seconds. Muta limped up, and Cactus capitalized with his Double Arm DDT.
Cactus Jack pinned Great Muta with the Double Arm DDT in 0:05:21. Rating: ** 1/4
Dory Funk Jr. vs. Brian Pillman This was probably the best match of the night. Funk's ring savvy andPillman's devil may care attitude suited the match great. Pillman hita flying dropkick, and almost got the count. Dory hit a beautiful discus punch duck, turned Pillman around, and hit a DDT. He couldn't get the pin, but only minutes later, Funk had the Spinning Toe Hold on Pillman. He hung in for 31 seconds before finally tapping out.
Dory Funk Jr. made Brian Pillman submit to the Spinning Toe Hold in 0:08:23. Rating: *** 1/4
And now...for our main event. *clip from last week's match rolls* (Announcer: Last week, we saw that troublemaker Chad Hillsman cost D-Lo Brown the match. Now, D-Lo gets a rematch, with Hillsman banned from ringside.) *clip ends*
D-Lo came out to the second biggest pop of the night (first going to Los Gringos Locos). Devon came out, with a mic, and got in the ring.
"Look D-Lo, I know what happened last week, it looked pretty bad. But, I can assure that I had no idea that Hillsman would come to the ring, and I thought that when I got a Stars and Bars and was eliminated in that battle royal last week, that it would settle it. But it didn't. So, since Hillsman is banned from ringside, we'll have a fair fight, and maybe clear this mess up."
Storm stuck his hand out to D-Lo, who reluctantly shook it. Suddenly, somebody came from under the ring, and slid in and attacked D-Lo. (Announcer: OH NO! HILLSMAN'S IN THE RING! Somebody get him outta there!) Hillsman hit a Stars and Bars on D-Lo, while Devon looked on grinning. Security finally forced Hillsman out of the ring, and backstage to start the match
D-Lo Brown vs. Devon Storm (Chad Hillsman Banned From Ringside) D-Lo was out of this before it started. Getting that surprise attack, plus a Stars and Bars was enough to put him out of the first 5 minutesof the match. He did get in a few moves, catching in Storm's Frankensteiner, and hitting a running powerbomb. He got in a moonsault, but missed the Low Down when Devon got a foot to his face. Then, out walked not Chad Hillsman, but AHMED JOHNSON!?! Storm meanwhile hit the Thunderclap Brainbuster, and secured the pin.
[Chad Hillsman Banned From Ringside] Devon Storm pinned D-Lo Brown with the Thunderclap Brainbuster in 0:12:00. Rating: * 1/4
Storm didn't see Ahmed, and when he got to the ring, he ran through Devon with a clothesline... then another... and another. He then picked Storm up, and hit the Pearl River Plunge. This brought Chad Hillsman out. Hillsman ran to the ring, but got hit by Storm, who Ahmed had bodydropped outside. Ahmed stood in the ring, protecting D-Lo, as Chad Hillsman and Devon Storm slowly backed their way to the locker room.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Sept 28, 2020 10:21:34 GMT -5
USWA Saturday Night SuperShow 8/29/98
*Opening promo for the USWA Saturday Night SuperShow* (Announcer: Fans, the USWA has spread, and we're holding our firstSuperShow tonight ! So, don't tune into that other *Exclusive* Saturday Night show, cause we've got the men that made that fed, workin' for us! So, sit back, relax, and get ready for Saturday's BEST ACTION !!) *Promo ends*
Bill Watts: Welcome fans, to USWA Saturday Night SuperShow. I'll be your announcer for tonight, so you better pay attention.
Stryker vs. Eric Ray Vaugn A HORRIBLE MATCH ! That's saying the least of it. These two men showed little interest in each other, and their USWA paycheck's may have a few reworks in them. Vaugn had the match won with his Superkick, but the alert Stryker ducked, and came back with a short lariat.
Stryker pinned Eric Ray Vaugn after a short lariat in 0:07:27. Rating: -*****
Watts: What the hell was that? I could book a better match with a few of the old women from downtown's bingo hall!
Ultimo Diablo vs. Fire Dragon The battle of fire pitted Ultimo Diablo, in his singles debut, against the experience Fire Dragon. Diablo slightly outweighed Dragon, and was able to take the brunt of Fire's aerial attack. Diablo put the match away early, with an overhead spinning powerbomb. Diablo hit his Fire From Above to notch his debut victory.
Ultimo Diablo pinned Fire Dragon with the Fire From Above in 0:05:48. Rating: * 3/4
Watts: Well, that was a little better, but where's the fighting? I know you people out their wanna see somebody's get their ass kicked... so WHEN'S IT GONNA HAPPEN!
USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Tournament: Los Gringos Locos vs. Horsemen of the Apocalypse The pop that LGL got was unbelievable, and they're definitely fan favs. As for the Horsemen... let's say they got a lot of cups to take home with 'em. It was a great match, both teams neutral man was very involved. The Horsemen seemed to have it won, when Vulcano signaled for his Flying Splash. But Love Machine moved, and Vulcano landed face first. Love Machine tagged out to Guerrero, who hit his Swinging DDT. But, he tagged BACK out to Love Machine, then Tombstoned Vulcano. Love Machine came off with his famous frog splash, while Guerrero clocked Arkangel on the other side of the ring.
Los Gringos Locos defeated Horsemen of the Apocalypse when Love Machine pinned Vulcano after a frog splash in 0:16:23. Rating: ** 1/4
Watts: Well, if you thought that was great wrestling, you need to have an MRI. Now, we're gonna see some REAL wrestling, with two bad ass teams, Public Enemy, and those skirt wearin' fags Highland Hell.
USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Tournament: Public Enemy vs. Highland Hell (Angus Wallace and Hamish MacTavish) Needless to say, Highland Hell DID NOT take kindly to Watts' remarks. In fact, they offered him the chance to prove and lose his manhood in the ring with him. Watts' just laughed, and watched as Public Enemy smacked the Highlander's with a couple of chairs. Angus got back at Grunge, burying a the microphone he had into the flak jacket on Grunge's ribs. The match poured into the ring, with Rocco working over Hamish, and Angus hitting every move he could think of on Grunge. Angus finally got Grunge's flak jacket off, and began kicking his ribs. Rocco saw this, and blindsided Angus with a Russian legsweep. Grunge hit a tough spinebuster on Angus, and Rocco came of with the Drive By.
Public Enemy defeated Highland Hell when Rocco Rock pinned Wallace after the Drive By in 0:14:46. Rating: 1/2* Our announcer decided to take a stroll to the ring, and busted one of the USWA's MICROPHONE'S on Angus Wallace ! Security helped Highland Hell out of the ring, as Watts had a huge smile on his face.
USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Tournament: The Forces vs. Los Dragones Without a doubt, one of the best duos in wrestling, The Forces, locked up against the depleted Los Dragones. Fire had already got a beating from Ultimo Diablo earlier, and Ice decided to wrestle, even with a banged up elbow. Not much of a *match*, Fire hit a beautiful springboard dropkick on Spreak, while Ice caught him from behind with a crucifix, and a near fall. Ghost came in, muscled his way onto Ice, and hit an Asai moonsault, disabling him from the match. Meanwhile, Fire *thought* he had Spreak, and charged him for a dropkick, but Spreak quickly hit a powerslam, pinning Fire Dragon.
The Forces defeated Los Dragones when Spreak pinned Fire Dragon after a powerslam in 0:11:56. Rating: ** 3/4
Another win for the Forces, as their only opposition really awaits them, Los Gringos Locos.
Watts: "Well, if that ain't a bitch. Too bad Los Amigos de Deporte de Mexico Andelazes."
USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Tournament: Tiger Masks I and IV vs. Horsemen of the Apocalypse The Horsemen were forced to wrestle twice tonight, in an attempt to even out the tournament. But, even with the scales tipped towards the Tiger Masks, the Horsemen were unstoppable. Vulcano was in complete control, and had just hit a belly-to-belly superplex on Tiger Mask IV, when Los Gringos Locos appeared. Vulcano went up top for his Flying Splash, but Eddy tossed Tiger Mask a baseball bat. Tiger Mask instinctively nailed Vulcano in the knee with the bat, and Tiger Mask IV was there to make the cover when he tumbled off the turnbuckle.
Tiger Masks I and IV defeated Horsemen of the Apocalypse when TM4 pinned Vulcano after hitting him with a foreign object in 0:20:30. Rating: ** 1/4
All hell broke loose next, with Arkangel hitting a suicide dive on Love Machine, and the Tiger Masks beating the hell out of Vulcano. This brought out... Extinct and Doomsday... again. Extinct directed traffic, as Doomsday hit a jack-knife on Love Machine, and Arkangel hit an Ace Crusher on the concrete on Eddy Guerrero. Then, ANGUS WALLACE came out, with his head stitched up from Watts' mic shot. He hit the ring and plastered Tiger Mask IV with a clothesline, then he hit a choke slam on Tiger Mask, retribution for Tuesday's attack. He then headed to the announcing booth, intent on getting Watts. Watts stood up, and THREW his headset in Angus' face. Security restrained him from attacking Watts, while the Horsemen and Extinct and Doomsday left.
USWA Heavyweight Title Tournament II: Alexander "The Grater" vs. D-Lo Brown Hardcore vs. all-rounder. But, Grater was... the Greater. He smacked D-Lo around with a chair a few times, and then hit a couple of powerbombs. D-Lo came back and hit a enzuigiri, but it barely phased the big man. Grater hit the Doomsday Tornado and got an easy win.
Alexander "The Grater" pinned D-Lo Brown with the Doomsday Tornado in 0:11:46. Rating: * 1/2
Then, Devon Storm and Chad Hillsman walked out, and congratulated Grater. Grater accepted, by choke slamming Storm, and hitting a Ride to Hell chokeslam on Hillsman. USWA Heavyweight Title Tournament II: Donovan Glory vs. Fallout The Russian powerhouse against the All-American. Fallout's power was easily overmatched by Glory's savvy. Glory hit a Samoan drop on the 270+ Fallout, and put the boots to him. Fallout grabbed Glory's foot, and hit a dragon screw on him, but Glory was back up with a clothesline. He rocked Fallout with a springboard shoulderblock, then hit the Guts and Glory for the win.
Donovan Glory pinned Fallout with the Guts and Glory in 0:08:28. Rating: *** 3/4
USWA Heavyweight Title Tournament II: Ghost vs. Doomsday The final match of the night, and OH WHAT A MATCH! The undefeated Ghost, against Doomsday, along with Extinct and the Horsemen. The match started off pure power, with Doomsday hitting a powerslam at one point, only for Ghost to get up and hit a German suplex. Ghost bore down, and began pummeling Doomsday with lefts and rights, and had him on the ropes when Arkangel tripped him during a running clothesline. The result was a Doomsday backdrop driver, and a near fall. This brought out Spreak, who walked down to the ring. Spreak stared off against Extinct and the Horsemen, when Johnny Grunge ran down, and nailed Spreak with a bat. Grunge began beating on him, and Extinct and the Horsemen chipped in. This left Doomsday unprotected, and jumping DDT did him in. Ghost pinned Doomsday after a jumping DDT in 0:15:47. Rating: **** 1/4
Ghost bolted out of the ring, and nailed Extinct with a hard left. Hehit a spinebuster on Arkangel, before Grunge and Vulcano doubled him up. Out came Ahmed Johnson and D-Lo Brown, who attacked Vulcano and Grunge. This brought out Grunge's partner, Rocco Rock. The brawl began to head towards the ring when Los Gringos Locos raced out. Eddy hit a vicious DDT on Arkangel, while Love Machine nailed Vulcano repeatedly with a chair. The brawl finally began panning out, with Vulcano, Arkangel, Johnny Grunge, and Extinct nursing themselves on the outside, Ahmed and D-Lo ripping through Rocco Rock on the outside, and Ghost and Spreak, along with Los Gringos taking on Doomsday on the inside. The show was about to end when Devon Storm and Chad Hillsman raced in, attacking D-Lo and Ahmed. Then Angus Wallace came out, and AGAIN headed towards the gagged Bill Watts. The show closes with Watts slapping Angus down, then taking off his belt...
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Post by LillaThrilla on Sept 29, 2020 7:49:21 GMT -5
USWA Tuesday Night LIVE! 9/1/98Well, after an explosive Saturday Night, the USWA tried once more to light up the town on Tuesday Night LIVE! However, before we got underway, Commissioner Tarbet made an appearance at the ringside announcing booth, and one Mr. Bill Watts. "Bill Watts, last Saturday, I granted you permission to do color commentary for this company. What you did Saturday was NOT commentary, it was racism and cruelty." Watts: "Racism? How was I racist?" The commissioner replied, "First, you insulted Los Dragones Hispanic heritage, you mocked Ultimo Diablo. And you assaulted Angus Wallace! Here, let's let our fans see what happened, AFTER we went off the air." *Clip rolls, showing Watts throw his headset into Angus' face, then taking his belt off. He wraps the belt around Angus throat and begins to choke the man! Hamish MacTavish, along with several security guards came to the scene pulling Watts off of Angus* "You see, you nearly killed that man Watts. But since your signed into a binding contract, and I know how you act when you get terminated, I'm going to allow you to keep this job, but I'M gonna be alongside you tonight, and every night, there will another commentator with you, keeping you in check. You understand?" Watts: "Yeah, I understand. Talk to me like that again, and I'll rip your tongue out through your nose." Kodiak Marmoset vs. StrykerA brilliant debut for Marmoset and Stryker. The two men were pretty evenly matched, and used several of the same moves. Marmoset jumped onto Stryker with a flying bodypress, but Stryker caught him, and hit a fallaway slam. Stryker had Marmoset set for the Sitdown Spinebuster, but Marmoset reversed it with a DDT. Marmoset had enough gas left in the tank to hit the Finisher superkick for the win. Kodiak Marmoset pinned Stryker with the Finisher in 0:09:33. Rating: * 1/2 Tarbet: "What a match folks! It doesn't get much better than that!" Watts: "Yeah, it does. All I've got to do is head to the bar, and we'll see a REAL fight." Ultimo Diablo vs. Mike AwesomeIt's been two weeks since we've seen Awesome, but he came back tonight, taking on Ultimo Diablo. Awesome started the match off nicely, with a string of snap suplexs, followed by a cradle DDT. Awesome went outside, and set up a table. He was able to drag Diablo to the corner, but Diablo hit a quick dropkick, slamming Awesome to the turnbuckle. Diablo charged in for a running Frankensteiner and hit. Awesome was dazed, and a Diablo koppo kick rocked him. Diablo backdropped Awesome onto the table, which didn't falter at all. Diablo mounted the top rope and came off with a frog splash, THROUGH the table! Diablo rolled Awesome in, and made the pin. Ultimo Diablo pinned Mike Awesome after a frog splash in 0:09:07. Rating: *** 1/4 Tarbet: "Now, THAT was a fight. Better than any bar brawl you've ever been in." Watts: "Oh yeah, that stupid Mexican can't count to three, much less fight an American. Awesome has let those slanted eyes in the East fuck his wrestling up too." Suddely, Watts' commentary was interrupted by "Stars and Stripes Forever" coming over the speaker. Out walked Chad Hillsman, decked in red, white, and blue trunks and jacket, followed by Devon Storm, wearing an American flag for a jacket, and stars and stripes pants. Watts: "YES! Finally, somebody who deserves respect in this business." Tarbet: "What!? Hillsman is a bigger racist than you are! And Storm is just some brainwashed twit." Devon Storm vs. Ahmed JohnsonA match born out of the run-ins of the past few weeks, Storm was the underdog, being undersized, and undermatched. Storm took the fight to Ahmed, but the big man from Mississippi didn't back down. Ahmed had Storm hooked for the Pearl River Plunge, when Hillsman distracted him from the outside. Ahmed went to the ropes, yelling at Hillsman, who planted the American flagpole upside Ahmed's head. Ahmed stumbled back, into a flying forearm from Devon Storm. Devon Storm pinned Ahmed Johnson after a flying forearm in 0:07:36. Rating: * 3/4 After the match, Hillsman came in and hit a Stars and Bars, and helped beat up on Ahmed. This brought out D-Lo Brown, who quickly hit Storm with a modified spinebuster bomb, then chased Hillsman away. Eric Ray Vaugn came out with the EXACT same getup as Hillsman, and attacked D-Lo from behind. D-Lo Brown vs. Eric Ray VaugnThe winless Vaugn was on a mission tonight. Maybe he's under the guidance of Storm and Hillsman, if not, he's turning over a new leaf. He started to hit D-Lo with everything he had, but D-Lo wouldn't go down. D-Lo's resilience tired Vaugn, and D-Lo hit a vicious rana for the pin. D-Lo Brown pinned Eric Ray Vaugn after a rana in 0:15:37. Rating: *** D-Lo and Ahmed left together, while Vaugn limped back. It seems that Eric Ray Vaugn has joined up with Hillsman, and that can only spell trouble for the USWA. 16 Man Battle Royal for the vacant USWA Jr. Heavyweight TitleA great battle royal, better than the NA Title Royal. 16 of the best lightweights in the USWA hooked up for the title. The match got some controversy early, as there were only 15 men in the ring. The match continued minus one. The first elimination was on Ice Dragon, who Tiger Mask IV put out after a Japanese armdrag. Ultimo Diablo tossed out Donovan Glory shortly after, hitting his Fire From Above, preluding the elimination. Tiger's Mask IV partner wasn't faring as well. One half of the Forces, Spreak was beating up on Tiger Mask, then hit the Streak for the elimination. The other half of the Forces, Ghost, was learned a lesson in humility by having Eric Ray Vaugn hit him with a tiger driver, the same move as Ghost's Final Breath. Most of the match went according to schedule, and then, Ultimo Diablo eliminated Eric Ray Vaugn, and Arkangel threw Eddy Guerrero out after a clothesline. Three men were left: Arkangel, Ultimo Diablo, and Fire Dragon. Then, THE GREAT MUTA showed up. He hit the ring, and tossed Diablo out. Arkangel through Fire Dragon out minutes later. Muta punked Arkangel from behind, and locked in a chinlock deathlock submission. He refused to let go, and the officials automatically awarded the match to Muta. Great Muta won a 16-man Battle Royal: x Tiger Mask IV threw out Ice Dragon in 0:03:26 x Ultimo Diablo threw out Donovan Glory in 0:04:44 x Spreak threw out T. Mask after the The Streak in 0:17:40 x Eric Ray Vaugn threw out Ghost after a tiger driver in 0:18:03 x Diablo threw out Brian Pillman in 0:19:16 x Eddie Guerrero threw out T. Mask IV in 0:21:21 x Spreak threw out Shane Sanders after a kick to the head in 0:23:12 x Spreak threw out Devon Storm after a guillotine drop onto the top rope in 0:24:21 x Diablo threw out Kodiak Marmoset after a slingshot somersault splash in 0:27:53 x Guerrero threw out Spreak after a DDT in 0:32:02 x Diablo threw out E.R. Vaugn after an Aztecan suplex in 0:35:31 x Arkangel threw out Guerrero in 0:39:27 x Great Muta threw out Diablo in 0:42:35 x Arkangel threw out Fire Dragon in 0:47:24 x Muta threw out Arkangel after a chinlock deathlock submission in 0:49:21 This brought Commissioner Tarbet out of his ringside seat. You see, Muta weighed in at 245 pounds, 10 pounds more than the Jr. Heavyweight limit. Tarbet: "Hold on a minute. Your not supposed to be here. Love Machine was the slated 16th competitor, not you. Besides, your over the limit for this title. I'm ORDERING you to hand it over to me." Muta reacted by slamming the title into Tarbet's head, knocking him own. He laid the title across Tarbet's head. Then hit his signature moonsault ON TOP OF THE COMMISSIONER. Muta left with out his title, and Tarbet sprawled out in the ring, blood trickling from his nose. Watts: "Good riddance, you pathetic pansy. Now we'll see what he does, now that he's been dropped on his head." USWA North American Title Match: Ricky Romero (c) vs. Donovan GloryThe two former best friends hooked up tonight, with Romero's NA Title on the line. Romero started the match off his way, with a few martial arts kicks, followed by an enzuigiri. Glory fought back with a nice swinging neckbreaker, and a surprising Michinoku Driver II. The match quickly went outside, where Romero hit a ringpost moonsault on Glory. Romero slid back in the ring, and Glory just missed getting back in. Ricky Romero defeated Donovan Glory by countout in 0:10:20. Rating: * 1/2 (Ricky Romero retained the USWA North American Title.) News and Views- Love Machine, the slated 16th man in the battle royal, was found lying among a splintered table backstage after LIVE!
- There was no news on Commissioner Tarbet's condition, and nobody has dared going to stop Great Muta.
- Officials remarked that Commissioner Tarbet will make the decision concerning who gets the Jr. Heavyweight Title.
- Los Gringos Locos vs. The Forces for the Heavyweight Tag Team Titles at USWA Saturday Night SuperShow on Septemeber 16th.
- The first ever, USWA pay per view will take place November 1, 1998. The pay per has yet to be named, but will feature the Heavyweight Title
match. - The round robin tournaments have continued on house shows. Donovan Glory meets Ghost for Heavyweight Title Tournament I championship at the same card. The winner takes on Heavyweight Title Tournament II champion, Jack Slade, on the November 1st pay per view.
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Post by jlamb on Sept 29, 2020 10:38:11 GMT -5
I am obsessed with the SMWA. I go back into the wayback machine from time to time to read whatever is available. Wish Kirk was still around or reachable.
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Post by jacklarkin on Sept 29, 2020 11:44:48 GMT -5
Love the mix of real and created wrestlers. He might have had some bios posted at the time which would have been a nice companion piece when reading these. Kodiak Marmoset may be the best created wrestler name I ever heard; until i realized it was from ren and stimpy.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Sept 29, 2020 14:36:12 GMT -5
I am obsessed with the SMWA. I go back into the wayback machine from time to time to read whatever is available. Wish Kirk was still around or reachable. I salvaged as much SMWA as I could via the Wayback Machine and have found additional cards that were posted to in some old TNM digests. Once I have everything fixed up I will be putting SMWA up on TNM 3:16 for wrestling fans to once again enjoy. Kirk put things on hiatus due to college in 1999 and I'm surprised he has never come back at all. Love the mix of real and created wrestlers. He might have had some bios posted at the time which would have been a nice companion piece when reading these. Kodiak Marmoset may be the best created wrestler name I ever heard; until i realized it was from ren and stimpy. I always thought it was an odd name for a wrestler. I never thought to ask Joe (Kod's creator) where he came up with it. I know he didn't care for how Kirk used Kodiak in SMWA. After I get through salvaging USWA and SMWA, SCW will be next on the list. Many of the early cards are also recoverable from the TNM list digests if I can't pull them from the Wayback Machine.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Sept 29, 2020 22:19:47 GMT -5
Eric Ray Vaugn was apparently a creation of Jim Tow.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Sept 30, 2020 8:41:05 GMT -5
USWA Tuesday Night LIVE! 9/8/98
The night starts off, with a previously recorded segment with injured USWA Commissioner Tarbet.
Tarbet: "Hello fans. As you can clearly see, I'm not in the best of shape, therefore I'm unable to attend tonight's show. However, due to last week's action by Great Muta, I'm stripping him of the Jr. Heavyweight Belt, and FORCING him to wrestle Doomsday tonight! As for the held up Jr. Heavyweight Title, tonight, the final three combatants from last week's battle royal, will face off in a triangle match for that title. Thank you again, and enjoy the show."
The camera fades back to the ring, where we find Cowboy Bill Watts at ringside, doing his commentary.
Watts: "Well, lets see. Our first match, is gonna be Shane Sanders against that pansy Brian Pillman. Should be a one sided affair." Shane Sanders vs. Brian Pillman
Watts called this one right. Sanders was all over Pillman from the start, peppering with combos of short lefts and rights. Sanders turned physical in a hurry, hitting a double arm DDT, followed by a legdrop. Pillman did his best to come back, with a spinning heel kick, followed by a second rope elbowdrop. But, Sanders was just too hot to be stopped, finishing the match of with a German suplex.
Striking Shane Sanders pinned Brian Pillman after a German suplex in 0:11:54. Rating: 1/2*
After the match, Highland Hell walked out, proudly waving the Scottish flag around. Angus made his way towards Watts before security restrained him. Their opponents took the initiative, attacking Angus from behind.
Highland Hell (Angus Wallace and Hamish MacTavish) vs. Mike Awesome and Horace Boulder Without a doubt, Awesome and Boulder were an unbelievable team. But, the experience of Angus and Hamish eventually took over. Boulder ALMOST had the match put away, seconds away from his full nelson slam, when Hamish put the Scottish flag to the back of Horace's head. Angus hit a falling splash, while Awesome hammered away at Hamish.
Highland Hell defeated Mike Awesome and Horace Boulder when Wallace pinned Awesome after a falling splash in 0:09:47. Rating: *
Awesome knocked Hamish outside, and close to Watts. Watts picked Hamish up, assured him that he would do nothing, and when Hamish turned around. BAM! A Watts' chairshot to the head. Awesome came off the apron with a flying lariat, and the two crashed into the safety rail. Angus was still a little dizzy, and Horace was back up, hitting the full nelson slam, followed by a flying legdrop.
Awesome and Boulder finally quit the beating, and Highland Hell was taken backstage with help, for the third straight week, thanks to Bill Watts.
Cactus Jack vs. Fallout
The extreme legend, Cactus Jack had an easy one tonight. Even with Fallout's size, he's looked COMPLETELY out of place here in the USWA. Cactus Jack went hardcore on him, early and often, burying several chairshots, along with a power bomb off the apron. Fallout was out of this one early, and Cactus hit a double underhook suplex, onto a CHAIR for the pin.
Cactus Jack pinned Fallout after a double underhook suplex in 0:08:21. Rating: * 3/4
Commissioner Tarbet's Ordered Match: Doomsday vs. Great Muta
After Muta's Moonsault onto Tarbet last week, the commish definetly thought Doomsday could do the job. WRONG! Extinct's extreme machine has been running empty lately, and by surrounding himself with the Horsemen hasn't helped. Muta was all over Doomsday, hitting a big flying legdrop onto Doomsday, which he followed with the Moonsault for the win. Great Muta pinned Doomsday with the Moonsault in 0:12:47. Rating: * 1/2
After the match, Muta choke slammed Extinct, then took on Vulcano and Arkangel single-handedly. Suddenly, Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock raced out with chairs, got in the ring, and clobbered the Horsemen with them. Public Enemy vs. Horsemen of the Apocalypse Public Enemy had the upper hand, and the Horsemen never recovered. The Great Muta reappeared at ringside minutes after the opening bell with a trash can. He tossed Grunge the trash can, who buried it into Vulcano's cranium for the three count.
Public Enemy defeated Horsemen of the Apocalypse when Grunge pinned Vulcano after hitting him with a foreign object in 0:02:47. Rating: * 3/4
After the match, "Stars and Stripes Forever" came on, and out walked Eric Ray Vaugn, minus Storm and Hillsman. He was set to take on Ahmed Johnson, but was blindsided by D-Lo Brown. D-Lo hammered Vaugn all the way to the ring, when Ahmed ran out.
Ahmed Johnson vs Eric Ray Vaugn Ahmed didn't do much a work, a snap suplex, a bodyslam, a dropkick, and the Pearl River Plunge for the three count.
Ahmed Johnson pinned Eric Ray Vaugn with the Pearl River Plunge in 0:01:53. Rating: ** 1/2
Ahmed and D-Lo joined up against Vaugn in the ring, when Storm and Hillsman intervened. Hillsman put an American flag upside Ahmed's head, while Storm flew off with a flying forearm onto D-Lo. Vaugn got back up, and Superkicked both D-Lo and Ahmed down. Hillsman nailed the Stars and Bars on D-Lo, while Storm hit a somersault legdrop onto Ahmed. The three left, leaving Ahmed and D-Lo wounded on the outside.
Triangle Match for the vacant USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title: Arkangel vs. Fire Dragon vs. Ultimo Diablo
An unbelievable match, that may pose a question as to whose side these three really are on. Diablo and Fire Dragon used most of the match to double team Arkangel, but Vulcano showed up, and snuck a low blow in on Diablo, who Arkangel buried with his Flying Splash.
x Arkangel beat U. Diablo via the Flying Splash in 0:13:47
Ice Dragon came down next, and he and Diablo began to brawl on the outside. This let Vulcano and Arkangel double up on Fire Dragon. Arkangel hit a beautiful handspring moonsault, and pinned Fire Dragon to become the first USWA Jr. Heavyweight champ.
x Arkangel beat Fire Dragon via pinfall in 0:14:43
Triangle Match for the vacant USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title Arkangel defeated Fire Dragon and Ultimo Diablo: x Arkangel beat U. Diablo via the Flying Splash in 0:13:47 x Arkangel beat Fire Dragon via pinfall in 0:14:43 Rating: 3/4* (Arkangel won the USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title.)
After the match, Fire Dragon tried to break up Ice and Diablo from fighting, not showing if he was sticking up for his partner, or Diablo. Fire finally pulled Ice off, and protected Diablo. Ice gave him the finger then left.
USWA North American Title Match: Ricky Romero (c) vs. Davey Boy Smith The North American champ, Romero, has been pulling off every trick in the book to keep his title. Tonight, he took on the 3rd place contestant in the NA Title Battle Royal, Davey Boy Smith. Davey's power was offset by Romero's all around ability. Romero kept the Bulldog on his toes, then buried him with an enzuigiri. He followed it up with the Texas Sunset, and the three count.
Ricky Romero pinned Davey Boy Smith with the Texas Sunset in 0:10:13. Rating: * 1/4 (Ricky Romero retained the USWA North American Title.)
After the match, Romero grabbed a mic.
Romero: "You know, there's been alot of talk backstage about a man who wants this title I've got. Now, two weeks ago, I came to save this man from a butt whoopin', and he repays me with a Spiked DDT. Now, Jack Slade. You wanna shot at my belt? I know you've got Grater comin' up at SuperShow, but if you REALLY want this belt... come get it!
Romero waited in the ring, as outwalked Jack Slade.
Slade: "You wanna an asskickin' awful bad, don't you Ricky? Well, I'll be happy to oblige...
Without warning, Slade came tumbling down to the floor. The camera focused on behind Slade... Alexander the Grater stood over the fallen Slade, with a garbage can! Grater picked Slade up, and hit the Doomsday Tornado onto the trash can!
Romero: "Well, I guess you WON'T be gettin' this belt after all!
The camera faded as the show ended, with a bloody Slade sprawled out on the floor in front of the USWA sign.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Sept 30, 2020 8:52:14 GMT -5
USWA Saturday Night SuperShow 9/12/98
*Show opens with a clip from Alexander the Grater smashing a trash can into Jack Slade's limp body as the cameras went off Tuesday Night.*
Eric Nadel: "Welcome fans, to USWA Saturday Night SuperShow. I'm your NEW announcer, alongside me, the tough guy extraordinaire, Bill Watts."
Watts: "You better shut your damn mouth greenhorn. I ain't in a good mood."
Before Nadel could answer, Alexander the Grater walked out, mic in hand.
Grater: "HAHAHA!!! Last week, I kicked Jack Slade's ASS with my bare hands. You may have saw a trash can, but that's too bad! Now, tonight, I'm gonna tear your big ass apart Slade. Romero or no Romero. Tonight, I'm gonna whip your ass from pillar to post, and they'll have to scrape your remains off the canvas."
Grater began to laugh, when Jack Slade slid out from under the ring. Slade was behind Grater with a trash can, and Grater didn't even see him.
Nadel: "Holy... Jack Slade just planted that trash can into Grater's skull! Wait a minute... he does it again! Now, another! Oh no... oh no... he's got 'em set up for the Spiked DDT... OOOOHHHH... SPIKED DDT ON THE TRASH CAN!"
Grater was a bloody mess in the ring, when Ricky Romero came out, and attacked Jack Slade! He slammed his North American title belt into the back of Slade's head, then hit the Texas Sunset. As Romero was dismantling Slade, Donovan Glory showed up. He hit the ring, and took out Romero! He hit a Samoan drop, followed by the Guts and Glory. Glory helped Slade to the back, while Grater and Romero laid in the ring.
USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title Match: Arkangel (c) vs. Kodiak Marmoset
A high flying festival no doubt. In only Marmoset's second USWA match, he was out performing Arkangel at every oppurtunity. Arkangel attempted his Flying Splash, but Marmoset rolled out of the way, then took him out with the Finisher.
Kodiak Marmoset pinned Arkangel with the Finisher in 0:08:06. Rating: ** 1/4 (Kodiak Marmoset won the USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title.)
Nadel: "Unbelievable! This Kodiak is growing into one of the young stars of the USWA, in only his second match, he's already holding a title!"
Ultimo Diablo vs. Stryker
A high flying, chair wielding spotfest followed the title match. Stryker looked very good in some spots, especially his quick reversals of Diablo's high flying maneuvers. But in other places, Stryker was horrendous, missing a legdrop, and allowing himself to be hit with a koppo kick. Diablo had already brought a chair in, and sprung off of it, hitting a Frankensteiner. That was all that was left for Stryker, and Diablo got the win.
Ultimo Diablo pinned Stryker after a Frankensteiner in 0:10:47. Rating: ** 1/4
After the match, Ice Dragon ran out, grabbed the chair, and hammered Diablo with it. He continued to beat on Diablo with the chair until Fire Dragon walked out. He broke Ice Dragon off of Diablo, and Ice retaliated with a dropkick to Fire. Diablo slid out of the ring, and gave way to a charging Angus Wallace and Hamish MacTavish. The two Scotsman hit the ring, and laid quick waste to Los Dragones.
Highland Hell (Angus Wallace and Hamish MacTavish) vs. Los Dragones (Fire Dragon and Ice Dragon)
An expectant squash, but Fire and Ice worked through their troubles, and managed to focus on the opponent. However, Hamish and Angus were nearly unstoppable, burying Fire Dragon with a double power bomb, and then a jumping piledriver on Ice. Angus brought the table out, and hit a Tombstone off of the apron, and THROUGH THE TABLE ONTO FIRE! In the ring, Hamish hit the Scottish Super Cutter, and pinned the disabled Ice Dragon.
Highland Hell defeated Los Dragones when Hamish pinned Ice after the Cutter in 0:05:55. Rating: -1/4*
USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Titles Match: Los Gringos Locos vs. The Forces
What a great match! Two teams with great tag experience, and each one wanting those titles. Love Machine and Eddy Guerrero started the match off with a rush, knocking Ghost off the apron, and doubling up on Spreak. They looked to end the match quickly, with a Guerrero Tombstone, and Love Machine climbing the turnbuckle, looking for the Frog Splash. But, Ghost was back to his feet, and stopped Love Machine up top. Ghost climbed the top rope behind Love Machine, and spun around for a Frankensteiner. Eddy charged the downed Ghost with a clothesline, but missed. Ghost came back with a sleeperhold.
Spreak and Love Machine were battling it out in the other corner, exchanging chops and kicks. Love Machine ducked a chop, then hit a vicious German suplex. Love Machine hit an elbowdrop from the second rope. He was in the process of locking in a Boston Crab, when Ghost sent Eddy Guerrero into the corner, crashing into his partner. Ghost and Spreak began doubling up on the Gringos, and Spreak was inches away from hitting the Streak, when Eddy Guerrero hit a back elbow, knocking Spreak to the floor.
Out of nowhere, the mysterious wrestler from two weeks ago resurfaced, this time delivering a jaw shattering punch on Eddy Guerrero, who's head was sticking out of the ring. The masked wrestler snuck a chair into Ghost, who plastered Love Machine with it, while referee Tim White's back was towards the masked wrestler. Ghost spit in Love Machine's face, then covered for the pin.
Match for the vacant USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Titles The Forces defeated Los Gringos Locos when Ghost pinned Love Machine after hitting him with a foreign object in 0:22:54. Rating: **** 1/4 (The Forces won the USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Titles.)
A GREAT MATCH! Afterwards, the masked wrestler left with the Forces, while Los Gringos Locos were left laying in the ring.
After the match, the Freedom Militia made their way out to the ring, led by Chad Hillsman. The three awaited for the arrival of Vaugn's opponent, Davey Boy Smith.
Davey Boy Smith vs. Eric Ray Vaugn
Referee Danny Davis sent Storm and Hillsman to the back, while Davey Boy looked on. When he turned around, Vaugn planted him with his Superkick! But, Davey Boy BARELY kicked out. Vaugn was in complete control, until Davey Boy ducked a clothesline, and came back with a backdrop driver! Davey Boy began to take over, when D-Lo Brown and Ahmed Johnson showed up at ringside. Ahmed set a chair up, and stood on it, feet away from the apron. Davey Boy took advantage of this, setting a winded Vaugn up on the outside. Ahmed set him up, then came crashing down with a power bomb! This brought the Militia out, and they blindsided Davey Boy with a 2x4. Davey fell outside, while D-Lo and Ahmed and the Militia began mixing it up.
Davey Boy Smith and Eric Ray Vaugn battled to a double countout in 0:09:39. Rating: **** 1/4
Ahmed Johnson and D-Lo Brown vs. The Freedom Militia
Davey Boy and Vaugn were helped to the back, while the brawl began. Both sides dominated the other at certain points, and D-Lo almost hit the Low Down on Storm. Ahmed had already rid Hillsman of the ring, via a Pearl River Plunge. Ahmed set Storm up for the PRP, when Vaugn showed BACK up! He hit the ring, and busted his head open with a wicked chair shot.
Ahmed Johnson and D-Lo Brown defeated The Freedom Militia (Chad Hillsman and Devon Storm) when Ahmed defeated Storm by disqualification in 0:15:12. Rating: *
Security pulled Ahmed and D-Lo to the back, while the Freedom Militia celebrated.
Next, Commissioner Tarbet showed up, mic in hand.
Tarbet: "Folks, I hope your having a great night, as we're goin all out tonight! However, due to the attack by Jack Slade earlier tonight on Alexander the Grater, Alexander has not been cleared to wrestle, and therefore, I'm awarding the spot against Ghost at Nov. 1st, to JACK SLADE!"
Slade walked out, but was blindsided by... Ricky Romero! Romero nailed him with the North American Title belt, and began kicking the daylights out of him. Then, Donovan Glory appeared! He clocked Romero, then took him to the ring.
USWA North American Title Match: Ricky Romero (c) vs. Donovan Glory Glory was in total control early on, hitting two, yes two Guts and Glory, but not getting the pin. Romero turned the tide, reversing an armbar with a clothesline. Romero hit a running elbowdrop, and locked in a Boston crab. Glory got to the ropes before the pain became great, and wasn't really affected by the hold. But, Romero dropped him with an enzuigiri, the setup to the Texas Sunset. As he went up top, the crowd strangely began to cheer wildly. Then, into the camera's view, rushed Dory Funk Jr! He hit a low blow on Romero, who fell to the turnbuckle. Glory got up, and hit the Guts and Glory, with Romero setup on the top rope!
Donovan Glory pinned Ricky Romero with the Guts and Glory in 0:10:29. Rating: **** 1/4 (Donovan Glory won the USWA North American Title.)
After the match, Glory and Funk left the ring, arms raised high, while Romero continued to regain his composure, and try to make his way out of the ring.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Sept 30, 2020 20:09:48 GMT -5
USWA Tuesday Night LIVE! 9/15/98
*The show starts with a clip from SuperShow, with Jack Slade hammering Alexander the Grater with a trash can, the Forces beating Los Gringos Locos with the help of that masked man, and Donovan Glory beating Ricky Romero for the North American Title.*
Tarbet: "Welcome fans, to another night of great USWA action, I'm the Commish, K. Tarbet, and beside me is my, errm... partner Bill Watts."
Watts: "Shut the hell up, or I'll beat your ass like I did Angus Wallace's." Tarbet: "Yeah, and your gonna be on a train back to Oklahoma! Fans, our first match should be a treat, newcomer, Jimmy Del Ray, will take on Brian Pillman, who is desperately needing a win."
Jimmy Del Ray vs. Brian Pillman Del Ray's first USWA was not a bust, as he held his own against the struggling Pillman. The two battled back and forth with schoolboy holds early, before Del Ray opened up some offense with a savate kick, followed by a belly-to-belly. Del Ray followed it up a textbook snap suplex, and a legdrop. Pillman was nearly out when Del Ray nailed him with the Moonsault Bodyblock for the three count.
Jimmy Del Ray pinned Brian Pillman with the Moonsault Bodyblock in 0:12:43. Rating: **
Tarbet: "WOW! What a match for the newcomer Del Ray. I see a bright future ahead for him here." Watts: "Not if he crosses me, cause if he does, his bright future will be that light at the end of the tunnel."
The Lightening Express vs. Los Dragones Los Dragones haven't worked very well in tag action lately, with Ultimo Diablo coming between Fire and Ice. Tonight, newcomers White Lightening and Brad Armstrong proved their worth, manhandling Los Dragones. But, it wasn't White Lightening that got the win, but Ultimo Diablo, who once again tried to drive a wedge between Fire and Ice, this time supplying Lightening with the chair that took out Ice.
The Lightening Express defeated Los Dragones when W. Lightening pinned Ice Dragon after hitting him with a foreign object in 0:04:06. Rating: **
Tarbet: "Now that's just plain crap. Diablo really wants on Fire Dragon's good side, and Ice's bad. But, he's got a test in front of him now, taking on the new USWA Jr. Heavyweight Champ, Kodiak Marmoset!"
*Clip rolls of Marmoset beating Arkangel at SuperShow for the Jr. Heavyweight Title*
USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title Match: Kodiak Marmoset (c) vs. Ultimo Diablo
It was becoming apparent that Fire didn't know what to do with Diablo, and as Diablo pleaded with Fire, Marmoset struck with fury, planting a chair to the back of Diablo's head. But, Diablo came back, pulling off a flurry of kicks, followed by a handspring elbow in the corner. He mounted the top rope, and came off with a Frankensteiner, but Kodiak held on, then dropped him on his head with a devastating power bomb.
Kodiak Marmoset pinned Ultimo Diablo after a power bomb in 0:05:42. Rating: *** (Kodiak Marmoset retained the USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title.)
After the match, former North American Champ, Ricky Romero walked out, obviously upset about his loss at SuperShow to Donovan Glory.
Romero: "Dory Funk Jr., last night, you stuck your nose in business that didn't concern you. Nobody, and I mean nobody pushes me off the turnbuckle, not even you. You seem to forget Dory, who the REAL attraction in Amarillo used to be. ME! Sure, you were the champ, you're dad also ran the show. But now Dory, you're in my territory, and what I say goes. And I say, that you can drag your sorry carcus into the ring tonight against me! And, as for Donovan Glory, as former champ, I have the right for a rematch, and I'm taking it, on November 1st, at "Hellbound". You better be ready, cause I ain't walking out without my gold!"
Doomsday vs. D-Lo Brown D-Lo got a change of scenery tonight, taking on Horsemen leader, Doomsday, and not a member of the Freedom Militia. D-Lo started the match off with a quick advantage taking Doomsday to the ground after a series of clotheslines. But, Doomsday girth quickly offset the match, hitting an overhead spinning Tombstone, followed by a gourdbuster suplex. D-Lo's right hand man, Ahmed Johnson appeared, but was mugged by the Freedom Militia! Hillsman, Storm, and Vaugn gave the big beat down to Ahmed, while Doomsday finished D-Lo off after a second-rope piledriver.
Doomsday defeated D-Lo Brown via pinfall in 0:20:00. Rating: 3/4*
The Freedom Militia vs. Mike Awesome and Horace Boulder
The match was originally Hillsman and Vaugn vs. Boulder and Awesome, but Davey Boy Smith appeared, taking out Vaugn with a trash can. Devon took his place reluctantly, knowing that with Vaugn out, the Militia was open target for an attack. The match got off to a quick start, with Storm taking out Boulder witha slingshot bodyblock. Hillsman tried hitting Awesome with a spinebuster bomb, but Awesome was quick to reverse it to a DDT. Boulder and Storm took it outside, where Boulder hit the full nelson slam onto a chair! As Boulder climbed back into the ring, Chad Hillsman grabbed his head, and fell down, racking Boulder's throat off the ropes, back down to the floor. In the ring, Awesome missed a clothesline, and was in perfect position for the Stars and Bars. The Freedom Militia defeated Mike Awesome and Horace Boulder when Hillsman pinned Awesome with the Stars and Bars in 0:10:09. Rating: * (Eric Ray Vaugn no-showed.)
After the match, the new USWA Heavyweight Tag Team champs, The Forces made their way to the ring, with a mic.
Spreak: "Well folks, you all saw what happened Saturday! The greatest force in wrestling, Ghost and myself, obliterated Los Gringos Stupidos, and now, Ghost gets a shot at the two moved wonder, Jack Slade for the Heavyweight Title at "Hellbound". But, tonight, we get to take on the lowly Horsemen for these belts here. So, Horsemen, bring your asses out, cause I'm gonna be very content on kickin' back to the locker room."
The Forces (Ghost and Spreak) vs Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Arkangel and Vulcano)
The Horsemen made their way out, without Extinct or Doomsday. You have to wonder if the two finally got tired of dragging Arkangel and Vulcano around like they have. The Forces were on their game early, with Spreak diving carelessly over the rope onto Vulcano with a plancha. Arkangel crawled in the ring, and hit Ghost with a loaded fist! Ghost was busted open, and Arkangel went up top to finish the job with the Flying Splash when... Los Gringos Locos ran out! Eddy pushed Arkangel off the rope, while Love Machine hit a backspin DDT onto Vulcano out on the ramp. Spreak was on his way to the ring, and hit the Tumbleweed on Arkangel to secure the win.
The Forces defeated Horsemen of the Apocalypse when Spreak pinned Arkangel after the Tumbleweed in 0:04:38. Rating: ** (The Forces retained the USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Titles.)
Why did Los Gringos help out The Forces, a team who revealed masked backup to beat them Saturday for the titles? And, when do they plan on getting a rematch?
After the match, "Sweet Home Amarillo" (a doctored version of Lynyrd Skynyrd), starts blaring, as out walked the North American Champ, Donovan Glory, along with Dory Funk Jr.
Glory: "So Romero, you want me at "Hellbound"? You got it. I beat your keyster last week fair and square. But, your making a BIGGER mistake by trying to disrespect a legend like the man standing next to me."
Funk: "Ricky, you can spout all that crap about Amarillo to someone else, tonight, you're getting in this ring here, with ME! And trust me, it ain't like old times, it's worse!"
Dory Funk Jr. vs. Ricky Romero
Romero appeared at ringside, via the crowd after Dory was done. Glory left to the ring area, as Romero and Funk locked up. Romero's cockiness cost him early, after hitting the Texas Sunset, making a nonchalant cover allowed Funk to roll Romero over for a near fall inside cradle. Romero was still in the driver's seat until Funk ducked an enzuigiri, and followed with a short lariat. Funk was in control, when Doomsday appeared!
Doomsday tried taking out Funk with a choke slam, but Donovan Glory rushed out and began brawling with Doomsday. In the ring, Funk hit a back suplex, and covered.
Dory Funk Jr. pinned Ricky Romero after a back suplex in 0:11:26. Rating: * 1/2
After the match, Romero and Funk continued to fight, while Doomsday hit the Armageddon on Glory outside. This brought out Jack Slade, who was hit from behind by Ghost! Ghost hit the Final Breath '92 and began putting the boots to him. The show ends with Funk, Glory, and Slade sprawled out all over the arena, with Ghost, Doomsday, and Romero staring at one another.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Oct 1, 2020 18:45:43 GMT -5
(Apparently there was no USWA Saturday Night SuperShow 9/19/98)
USWA Tuesday Night LIVE! 9/22/98
*Before the show starts, a clip is shown, featuring Commissioner Tarbet at a press conference, with some old USWA faces.*
Tarbet: "Folks, we've got a great show coming up for ya, and to start it off, we're gonna see some of the original's USWA talent come home, to try to reestablish themselves."
Simply Irresistible (Tom Brandi and Scott Taylor) vs. The Lightening Express (Brad Armstrong and White Lightening)
Two examples of Tarbet's signing spree opened the night off. Brandi and Scott Taylor, who have never tagged together were surprisingly effective. Both sides exchanged some great moves, with the end coming after a Brandi Housequake
Simply Irresistible defeated The Lightening Express when Brandi pinned Armstrong with the Housequake in 0:14:35. Rating: **** 1/4
Tarbet: "That's some great action, boy do Brandi and Taylor look greator what? Well fans, I know your used to seeing that loudmouth Bill Watts out doing color commentary, but today, USWA offices received a legal threat from the *lawyer* representing Highland Hell, one Mr. Flying Scotsman. He has threatened to not only sue, but, and I quote, "Lift my skirt for all to see" at our shows. So, tonight, Mr. Watts has been barred from the building, in hopes of cleaning up his act."
Spreak vs. Fallout One half of the Forces, hooked up with the consummate jobber, Fallout.Spreak was up early, hitting a springboard dropkick to start things off. He followed it up with a great snap suplex/running elbowdrop combo, before finishing the match with the Streak.
Spreak pinned Fallout with the The Streak in 0:05:44. Rating: *** 1/2
After the match, the masked man, apparently part of the forces appeared, hitting a Flying Elbowdrop onto Fallout, then spitting in his face. Tarbet: "Who exactly is that masked man folks? Wait a minute, Ghost is appeared at the entryway, and Spreak has a mic!"
Spreak: "You know, coming November 1st, my partner Ghost gets to dismantle that prettyboy, Jack Slade. Well Slade, I hope your ass is ready, after all few have gotten up from the Final Breath '92, and fewer have wrestled afterwards. I know that you're at home getting moral support right now, so I won't let Ghost beat your ass tonight, but come "Hellbound", it's gonna be all over for you."
Spreak, the masked man, and Ghost left in tow.
Tarbet: "Strong words by Spreak, but can Ghost back up the promise, and can Jack Slade regain his composure being Pearl Harbor'd last week? We'll find out at "Hellbound". Folks, coming to the ring now, is the man responsible for the would be lawsuit against the USWA, The Flying Scotsman, along with Highland Hell."
No Fear (Mike Awesome and Horace Boulder) vs. Highland Hell (Angus Wallace and Hamish MacTavish) w/ The Flying Scotsman With a new name, and new look, Horace Boulder and Mike Awesome looked to put the smack down on the Highlanders. The match got bloody quick, with the Scotsman hammering Awesome with a Scottish flag, then sticking his head into the concrete with a jumping DDT. Boulder however was leveling the Highlanders, taking Hamish out with hubcap. Wallace and Horace slugged it out like Brahma bulls, but Mike Awesome offset the tempo.
Awesome hit the Scotsman with an inverted atomic drop, which seem to hurt the Scotsman more than usual. Awesome slammed the Scottish flag into Scotsman's head, then entered the ring. He hit a pumphandle slam on a surprised Wallace, while Horace dropped an elbow. Awesome then positioned him for a backdrop driver, when Horace came off the top, spiking Wallace into the canvas.
No Fear defeated Highland Hell when Boulder pinned Wallace after the Barb Wire City Plunge in 0:07:06. Rating: * 1/2
After the match, The Flying Scotsman struggled to his feet, and was helped away by Highland Hell.
Tarbet: "Well, Highland Hell doesn't get the win here, but No Fear has looked VERY IMPRESSIVE, and deserve a title shot. But, coming next, we're gonna hear from the men who DO get that title shot, coming up at "Hellbound", LOS GRINGOS LOCOS!"
LGL made their way out to the ring, and delivered a message. Not much, but that if the Forces wanted to bring a third man into this war, Los Gringos would too, and that there's ensure that they got the belts.
USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title Match: Kodiak Marmoset (c) vs. Fire Dragon
One of the men who was promised a title shot, Fire Dragon looked to bring some gold to Los Dragones, whether it was singles', he didn't care. But, underestimating Kodiak was a big mistake, and he paid the price. Marmoset's strength offset Fire's high flying acrobatics, and wielded him powerless. Fire's main offense was based on a few legsweeps, and a failed surfboard, which nearly cost him the match. With no hope of winning the match, Fire Dragon was saved by Ultimo Diablo! Diablo hit a clothesline outside on Kodiak, as Fire regained his strength, but, Ice Dragon ran down behind Diablo, and took him off the apron with a Frankensteiner! Kodiak turned, as Fire mounted the top rope. Kodiak timed his shot, and when Fire came off, Kodiak knocked his teeth in with the Finisher.
Kodiak Marmoset pinned Fire Dragon with the Finisher in 0:08:30. Rating: * 1/4 (Kodiak Marmoset retained the USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title.)
After the match, Ice Dragon planted Diablo with a backspin DDT. Kodiak joined Ice, by hitting ANOTHER Finisher on Diablo. Ice didn't like the gesture and pushed Kodiak, who shrugged, and walked off.
Doomsday vs. Jimmy Del Ray After a stunning win last week against Brian Pillman, Del Ray was forced to get in the ring with Doomsday. Del Ray started the match off with a couple of savate kicks, before Doomsday took advantage with a piledriver. Del Ray refused to quit, and came off with a flurry of offense, trying to bring Doomsday down. He failed. Doomsday hit a Death From Above, and locked on a hangman. Del Ray tried to kick himself to the ropes, but finally gave in.
Doomsday made Jimmy Del Ray submit to a hangman in 0:12:10. Rating: * 1/4
After the match, Davey Boy Smith walked out, with the Union Jack on emblazoned on his leather jacket.
DBS: "Well now, it seems that Eric Ray Vaugn has a thing against non-Americans. Well, let me make clear for you Vaugn, you want a match at Hellbound? My card is empty. So, you can march your Oklahoma arse down to San Antonio on November 1st, I'll lay you out, courtesy of the Bulldog!"
Without warning, The Freedom Militia's music came on, and out walked the leader, Chad Hillsman.
Hillsman: "Look you limey bastard, if you EVER say that about an American again, I'll personally drop you on your ASS, not arse, ASS, courtesy of the Stars and Bars."
Davey Boy motioned for Hillsman to come to the ring, and Hillsman obliged, but got in one last comment.
Hillsman: "Oh, you WANT to get an ass beatin' good. This one's for Eric, who's settin' at home watching this because you Pearl Harbor'd him last week."
Hillsman began to trot to the ring, but was ambushed by Davey Boy before he could get there.
Davey Boy Smith vs. Chad Hillsman Davey Boy laid into Hillsman with some forearms to the back, before whipping him into the ringpost. He began working on Hillsman's shoulder, using several arm submissions. But, Hillsman wasn't stupid, and with his free hand thumbed Davey Boy in the eye. He hit a power bomb outside the ring, then laid the boots to him. He dragged Davey Boy into the ring, and began dismantling him, with a snap suplex, then a superplex, then a jumping DDT. Hillsman set Davey Boy up for a running powerslam of his own, but Davey Boy slid off his back, and then rocked him with a short clothesline. He set Hillsman on his shoulders, when a figure appeared at ringside. Davey Boy dropped Hillsman, and walked over to the figure, who answered with a Superkick. As Davey fell backwards, he landed in position for the Stars and Bars. Chad Hillsman pinned Davey Boy Smith with the Stars and Bars in 0:12:15. Rating: 1/2*
After the match, Hillsman walked over to the figure, who revealed himself to be...ERIC RAY VAUGN! Vaugn and Hillsman laughed as Vaugn took Davey's jacket and defecated on it (not in public view mind you). The two left the ring, with Vaugn yelling, "I'll beat your ass at Hellbound."
After that incident, JACK SLADE walked out, apparently, not at home like Spreak mentioned. He grabbed a mic.
Slade: "So Spreak, when did YOU become Ghost's spokesperson? As a matter of fact, why don't you shut the hell up, before I whip your ass just like his. As for that Final Breath '92, great. Nobody has gotten up? I guess I'm the first. You don't think I can wrestle, lemme make an example out of someone. Hey Romero! Get your sorry ass out here, so I can get my payback before winning the title."
Ricky Romero appeared at the rampway, with a smirk on his face.
Romero: "Do you think I'm THAT stupid Slade. You think I'll wrestle you for nothing? I think we'll add a little stipulation to this. If I win, I GET the title shot at Ghost. If you win...it stays the same."
Slade: "Listen Romero, I don't give a damn about a stipulation, we'll wrestle for hair for all I care. You just get you HYBRED ass in the ring, so I can kick it around a few times."
At the word "hybred" Romero stormed the ring, and started brawling with Slade
Winner Gets the Shot at Ghost: Jack Slade vs. Ricky Romero
The two men brawled for most of the match, when Ghost appeared at ringside. He caught Romero's eye, who turned to say something to him. Slade took advantage, rolled him up with an inside cradle, and got the pin. Jack Slade pinned Ricky Romero after an inside cradle in 0:00:54. Rating: *
After the match, Ghost eyed Slade, long enough to let the masked wrestler get the drop on him. He hit him with a running Samoan Drop, when Los Gringos Locos appeared. Eddy and Love Machine took out the masked wrestler, as Slade struggled to the ropes, where he was nailed by Romero's Texas Sunset, as Ghost spit in his face.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Oct 1, 2020 18:55:12 GMT -5
USWA Saturday Night SuperShow 9/26/98*The show opens with a backstage camera on a fallen Spreak! He's laid out on the floor, apparently attacked by someone. The camera focuses in on a figure in the back of the room... Devon Storm?* Stryker vs. Jimmy Del RayTwo of the new recruits to the USWA hooked it up tonight, and what a match it was! A pretty good all around match, with several great counters and near falls. But, the USWA camera crews may have cost us this match. Near the eight minute mark, Stryker ducked a clothesline, and catapulted Del Ray to the outside. The cameras cut away, watching Stryker working the crowd. When they turned to Del Ray, he was out cold, sprawled out in similar fashion to Spreak earlier. Nobody was around, so Stryker rolled him into the ring and pinned him. Stryker defeated Jimmy Del Ray via pinfall in 0:08:43. Rating: *** 1/4 *Hellbound promo, featuring the preview to Los Gringos Locos vs. The Forces* No Fear (Mike Awesome and Horace Boulder) vs. The Lightening Express (Brad Armstrong and White Lightening)The rough and ready team of Boulder and Awesome looked to further their winning ways, taking on the Lightening Express. The suprise to this match, was that it was so clean. Boulder tried in vain to bring in the weapons, but the illegal man for the Express would throw them out of the ring. The two teams battled to the twenty minute mark, with White Lightening hitting a vicious top-rope superplex on Mike Awesome. Lightening tagged out to Armstrong, but he was hammered by a rushing Boulder. A groggy Awesome connected with a short lariat, enough to secure the pin. No Fear defeated The Lightening Express when Awesome pinned Armstrong after a short lariat in 0:20:30. Rating: ** 3/4 No Fear is really moving up, and are scheduled to take on Highland Hell this coming Thursday at Hellbound. After the match, Extinct and Doomsday. Extinct: "Well, after two months in the USWA, the ultimate wrestling nightmare, is still looked upon as a mid-carder. Well, what can we do to fix that... oh, that's right. How bout we get ridda of those two stupid Mexicans, Arkangel and Vulcano. Then, we can introduce the new member to our little cult..." Before Extinct could finish, Vulcano and Arkangel were in the ring, primed on attacking the two men. But, from the back, an old USWA face charged towards the ring. He drug both men out at the same time, and hit Arkangel with a deadly reverse powerbomb, and Vulcano with a Tombstone. He climbed into the ring, and took his place next to Doomsday. Extinct: "OH YES! I knew you would recognize the old face of THE PUNISHER! But does that solve our problems? No. So, to prove what damage will be taking the USWA by storm soon, we've decided to sign a match with that big dumb Texan, DORY FUNK JR." The crowd immediately popped for their Texas hero, and as if on cue, Dory and the North American champ, Donovan Glory appeared down the aisle. Extinct tossed the mic to the outside, as he and The Punisher walked to Doomsday's corner. Doomsday vs. Dory Funk Jr.A COMPLETE SETUP! As soon as Funk stepped into the ring, Extinct began pestering the referee, allowing Punisher to get in some stiff shots. Then, Ricky Romero came charging down the aisle, blindsiding Glory. The two scrapped, while Funk got a spinning power bomb from Punisher, and the Armageddon from Doomsday. Doomsday pinned Dory Funk Jr. with the Armageddon in 0:02:35. Rating: DUD After the match, the three man squad left the ring, leaving Dory lying motionless inside, while security struggled to separate Romero and Glory. *Another Hellbound promo, this time for The Freedom Militia vs. Ahmed Johnson and D-Lo Brown* After the promo, The Flying Scotsman led Highland Hell out, with Angus carrying the Scottish flag. In the ring, their opponents were the one win sensations, Simply Irresistible Highland Hell (Angus Wallace and Hamish MacTavish) w/ The Flying Scotsman vs. Simply Irresistible (Scott Taylor and Tom Brandi)The match started off in favor of Brandi and Taylor, by neutralizing Angus in their corner. They used quick tags to work the momentum, but Taylor missed on a somersault splash, and allowed Angus to land a few stiff rights, before plowing through him with a lariat. Angus tagged in Hamish, who made quick work of Taylor, and had him set for the Scottish Slam, when Tom Brandi, using quick wits, slapped his partner's dangling hand, and entered the ring. It didn't matter much, as Taylor still got a Scottish Slam, but Brandi was in no man's land as well, as Hamish swatted his attempted clothesline off like a fly. Brandi charged again, only this time he was on the recieving end of a choke slam! Hamish hit another Scottish Slam, and got the pin. Highland Hell defeated Simply Irresistible when Hamish pinned Brandi with the Scottish Slam in 0:06:58. Rating: ** After the match, No Fear showed up on the outside, and attempted to nail Flying Scotsman. However, Angus and Hamish were quick to defend their comrade, and tossed Taylor and Brandi on the outside, ONTO Boulder and Awesome. This didn't set will with No Fear, who got their own shots in on Simply Irresistible, before deciding to wait til Thursday to get the Highlanders. USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title Match: Kodiak Marmoset (c) vs. ArkangelIn a shot to win back some pull with Extinct, Arkangel went after his once held Jr. Heavyweight title. Fortunately, he had to face the red hot Kodiak Marmoset. Arkangel tried to clip Kodiak's wings, to no avail. Arkangel's only spout of offense backfired, when he attempted a suplex, only to have Kodiak slip behind him, then nail a vicious Russian legsweep. Arkangel staggered to his feet, but couldn't find Kodiak. Seconds later, he did, after Kodiak hit a beautiful springboard shoulderblock for the three count. Kodiak Marmoset pinned Arkangel after a springboard shoulderblock in 0:04:47. Rating: 3/4* (Kodiak Marmoset retained the USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title.) Arkangel suffered a back injury. He will be out for approximately 4 cards. Kodiak left with the title, and Arkangel was still in the ring, when Spreak bolted out. For no apparent reason, he nailed The Streak onto Arkangel, then followed it up by throwing him out by the hair. He grabbed a mic and began venting. Spreak: "DEVON STORM! You get your sorry ass out here NOW! I know you punked me earlier tonight in the locker room you stupid son of a bitch. You want a fight? I'll give you one, and I'll add a little ass whippin' on the side..." To Spreak's amazement, Storm DID come out, but attempted to plead his case. Storm: "Hold on a minute now. You think that I attacked you? Just because some crappy cameraman picked me up entering the locker room? Are you crazy, or just lookin' to get whipped before Thursday?" Spreak: "First off you little prick, I don't think you jumped me, I KNOW you did! And furthermore, you can haul yourself up here if you've got that much confidence in yourself. I'll beat enough out of you, that you might be able to fit some sense into your head." Storm laughed the insult off, and was prepared to leave, when he bumped into Ghost and the masked wrestler! Ghost waffled Storm with a concealed chair, and the masked man dropped him with a backspin DDT! The two drug a nearly unconscious Storm to the ring. Spreak vs. Devon Storm Spreak laid into Storm with a fury, nailing repeated kicks and punches, before hammering him with a flying axhandle. He nailed The Streak on Storm, but before he could make the pin, Chad Hillsman and Eric Ray Vaugn showed up! Hillsman ran in, but hit Storm instead of Spreak? This caused the ref to award the match to Storm, robbing Spreak of a win! Devon Storm defeated Spreak by disqualification in 0:01:36. Rating: *** Apparently, Hillsman was thinking clearly, but still had to fight his way through the Forces. Ghost slid in along with the masked man, and the brawl began. Shortly after, Los Gringos Locos ran in, intent on taking out Spreak and Ghost. Eddy Tombstoned Spreak, but as Love Machine set up for The Frog Splash, he was sent tumbling off the rope, by an unknown man with a hood. This hooded man entered the ring, and took out EVERY wrestler in it, then removed the hood to reveal... Alexander The Grater! Grater spit in Ghost's face, as Jack Slade looked on from the aisle. News and Views- Backstage, Grater took credit for wiping out Spreak earlier, and Jimmy Del Ray, meaning that Storm WASN'T lying after all.
- The USWA canceled it's Tuesday Night show from the Beaumont, Texas Civic Center to boost their upcoming pay per view. The show will be made up on a later date.
- Los Gringos Locos have given little insight to who they have up their sleeve for the Forces, but one can't help but think of Ricky Romero.
- Dory Funk Jr. was checked out to be okay, and was cussing up a storm towards Extinct, Doomsday and Punisher for his attack tonight.
- During the Marmoset vs. Arkangel fight, Arkangel was hit with a nasty looking German suplex, and upon further review, has been sidelined for 1-3 weeks with a small back injury.
- The USWA's first pay-per-view, Hellbound, will be Thursday, October 1st, live from San Antonio, TX at the Alamo-dome. Don't miss it.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Oct 1, 2020 19:00:15 GMT -5
Primer for the USWA Hellbound PPV
The Punisher vs. Dory Funk Jr. It was the last match signed, and the first one that we'll show. After the attack Saturday Night from Punisher, Funk vowed revenge from the safety of his locker room. Punisher will make his USWA re-debut, but can he back up Extinct's promises? Or will the rough and ready Texas legend come out on top again? Plus, Doomsday will be there, AND the deported Horsemen, Arkangel and Vulcano!
Highland Hell w/The Flying Scotsman vs. No Fear Two of the nastiest teams in the USWA, hooking up for respect. The Highlanders have waged their battles elsewhere lately, bring the Scotsman, and barring Bill Watts from the announcer's table. But, can they handle the FMW experience that Awesome and Boulder have? And, what role, WILL the Scotsman play here. Manager... or wrestler? The cards are certainly stacked against No Fear, but that hasn't stopped them yet... can they continue?
Eric Ray Vaugn w/The Freedom Militia vs. Davey Boy Smith The third member of the Militia plans on carrying out the final kill order on Davey Boy, and with Storm and Hillsman behind him, he's got the edge. But, does the British Bulldog have a few aces up his sleeve, and will Ahmed and D-Lo be there to ensure that the Militia keeps themselves outside. This could be the final moment for Vaugn, to see if he can remain at the level of USWA competition. For Davey Boy, it will be revenge for the multiple attacks perpetrated on him.
USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title Match: Kodiak Marmoset (c) vs. Fire Dragon The steamroller known as Kodiak has knocked off EVERYBODY in his path, and blazing his own tale into the USWA record books. The man that he has yet to beat cleanly though faces him, Fire Dragon. Kodiak wants to silence the doubters, and prove he's got what it takes to make a Heavyweight Title run, but Fire Dragon, who DOES have backup with Ultimo Diablo, if not Ice Dragon, will do anything to reclaim his title. With these two, you never what will happen, and add in a pissed tag partner, and an obsessive buddy, and you get a BIG explosion!
The Freedom Militia w/Eric Ray Vaugn vs. Ahmed Johnson and D-Lo Brown Perhaps the underlying factor here, it the rumors that D-Lo and Ahmed have actually FOUGHT each other backstage! This definately plays into the hands of the Militia, who have stopped at nothing to destroy these two men. One thing is for sure, this match will be the final for this feud, as the winner walks away with the marbles.
USWA North American Title Match: Donovan Glory (c) vs. "Rapid" Ricky Romero Glory upset the world by knocking off Romero on the first SuperShow, and Romero has never forgiven him. He's attacked Glory with the help of Alexander the Grater, Doomsday, and Extinct, and each time, he's left Glory laying. But, this time, Glory gets a chance to face his enemy, with no help on the outside. Can Glory continue his NA title reign? Or will Romero reclaim his lost title?
USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match: The Forces (c) vs. Los Gringos Locos This one is gonna be hell... in the worst way. When the masked member of the Forces planted Love Machine with a chair, causing the Gringos to lose the titles, a spark went off, and it's ignited, and now blazing with hatred. Both sides have shown their hands, each with a backup wrestler in case things get messy. Maybe the variable in this hellacious equation is Ghost, who has to take on Jack Slade for the World Title in the next match. Will Slade come out and try to wind his opponent, or will it turn into a pier six brawl? One thing is for sure, it's not gonna be clean or pretty.
USWA Heavyweight Title Match: Ghost vs. Jack Slade You've waited for it, now we give it to you. Ghost, who went undefeated through his tournament, takes on Slade, who got a free pass because of the injuries brought to Grater. Ghost will have to fight a high intensity match with the Gringos before, so Slade should have an immediate advantage... but does he? We saw Ghost lay Slade out with the Final Breath '92 on the steel rampway, and rumor has it, Slade hasn't completely recovered yet. Plus, the Forces have made sure that Slade doesn't leave a USWA arena in the same shape he entered in. Does Ghost have what it takes to stop Slade, or will Slade get sweet retribution for the attacks... only time will tell.
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Post by jacklarkin on Oct 2, 2020 7:47:25 GMT -5
Primer for the USWA Hellbound PPVThe Punisher vs. Dory Funk Jr.It was the last match signed, and the first one that we'll show. After the attack Saturday Night from Punisher, Funk vowed revenge from the safety of his locker room. Punisher will make his USWA re-debut, but can he back up Extinct's promises? Or will the rough and ready Texas legend come out on top again? Plus, Doomsday will be there, AND the deported Horsemen, Arkangel and Vulcano! Highland Hell w/The Flying Scotsman vs. No FearTwo of the nastiest teams in the USWA, hooking up for respect. The Highlanders have waged their battles elsewhere lately, bring the Scotsman, and barring Bill Watts from the announcer's table. But, can they handle the FMW experience that Awesome and Boulder have? And, what role, WILL the Scotsman play here. Manager... or wrestler? The cards are certainly stacked against No Fear, but that hasn't stopped them yet... can they continue? Eric Ray Vaugn w/The Freedom Militia vs. Davey Boy SmithThe third member of the Militia plans on carrying out the final kill order on Davey Boy, and with Storm and Hillsman behind him, he's got the edge. But, does the British Bulldog have a few aces up his sleeve, and will Ahmed and D-Lo be there to ensure that the Militia keeps themselves outside. This could be the final moment for Vaugn, to see if he can remain at the level of USWA competition. For Davey Boy, it will be revenge for the multiple attacks perpetrated on him. USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title Match: Kodiak Marmoset (c) vs. Fire DragonThe steamroller known as Kodiak has knocked off EVERYBODY in his path, and blazing his own tale into the USWA record books. The man that he has yet to beat cleanly though faces him, Fire Dragon. Kodiak wants to silence the doubters, and prove he's got what it takes to make a Heavyweight Title run, but Fire Dragon, who DOES have backup with Ultimo Diablo, if not Ice Dragon, will do anything to reclaim his title. With these two, you never what will happen, and add in a pissed tag partner, and an obsessive buddy, and you get a BIG explosion! The Freedom Militia w/Eric Ray Vaugn vs. Ahmed Johnson and D-Lo BrownPerhaps the underlying factor here, it the rumors that D-Lo and Ahmed have actually FOUGHT each other backstage! This definately plays into the hands of the Militia, who have stopped at nothing to destroy these two men. One thing is for sure, this match will be the final for this feud, as the winner walks away with the marbles. USWA North American Title Match: Donovan Glory (c) vs. "Rapid" Ricky RomeroGlory upset the world by knocking off Romero on the first SuperShow, and Romero has never forgiven him. He's attacked Glory with the help of Alexander the Grater, Doomsday, and Extinct, and each time, he's left Glory laying. But, this time, Glory gets a chance to face his enemy, with no help on the outside. Can Glory continue his NA title reign? Or will Romero reclaim his lost title? USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match: The Forces (c) vs. Los Gringos LocosThis one is gonna be hell... in the worst way. When the masked member of the Forces planted Love Machine with a chair, causing the Gringos to lose the titles, a spark went off, and it's ignited, and now blazing with hatred. Both sides have shown their hands, each with a backup wrestler in case things get messy. Maybe the variable in this hellacious equation is Ghost, who has to take on Jack Slade for the World Title in the next match. Will Slade come out and try to wind his opponent, or will it turn into a pier six brawl? One thing is for sure, it's not gonna be clean or pretty. USWA Heavyweight Title Match: Ghost vs. Jack SladeYou've waited for it, now we give it to you. Ghost, who went undefeated through his tournament, takes on Slade, who got a free pass because of the injuries brought to Grater. Ghost will have to fight a high intensity match with the Gringos before, so Slade should have an immediate advantage... but does he? We saw Ghost lay Slade out with the Final Breath '92 on the steel rampway, and rumor has it, Slade hasn't completely recovered yet. Plus, the Forces have made sure that Slade doesn't leave a USWA arena in the same shape he entered in. Does Ghost have what it takes to stop Slade, or will Slade get sweet retribution for the attacks... only time will tell. I look back at some of my own stuff and cringe, but man looking at it through the 2020 lens a group called the Freedom Militia trying to carry out kill orders on two black wrestlers. I don't want to start a political discussion here, because no one wins, but even just reading that gave me a bit of the heebie jeebies.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Oct 2, 2020 16:55:15 GMT -5
I look back at some of my own stuff and cringe, but man looking at it through the 2020 lens a group called the Freedom Militia trying to carry out kill orders on two black wrestlers. I don't want to start a political discussion here, because no one wins, but even just reading that gave me a bit of the heebie jeebies. The 90s in general are a little surreal in retrospect, but you put them in perspective of the huge sigh of relief after the Cold War ended and basically no idea 9/11 was coming to shake up everything. I was just thinking the other day that I really wish SMWA had continued into 2002 if only to see if Chad Hillsman would turned face because of 9/11. (Keeping in mind Kirk was Canadian.) At least nobody who used Hillsman misunderstood the character; he was consistently portrayed as an utter scumbag heel who may have thought himself in the right, but who was very clearly wrong. To put this in perspective: when USWA cards were written, not only was there not much racial violence making the news in the US, Columbine hadn't even happened yet. Militias were something of a big deal in the 1990s - Ruby Ridge in 1992 and the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995, most notably. It's...interesting to look back on that with 2020 hindsight. But hey at least Chris Benoit hasn't won the USWA World Title...
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Post by LillaThrilla on Oct 2, 2020 17:19:31 GMT -5
USWA Hellbound 10/1/1998 - "Who needs a highway?" Live from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
The night kicks off with pyro galore. You could tell the fans' anticipation for the double main event, but they weren't let down with the opening matches.
Re-Debut Match: The Punisher vs. Dory Funk Jr. Certainly coming into this match, Punisher was the favorite; being younger, faster, bigger and stronger. But, if you know Funk, he doesn't quit, and he took the fight to Punisher in the worst way. Punisher took early command, and was set on ending in under a minute, nailing the reverse power bomb; setup to the Tombstone. But, Funk was ready, and reversed the Tombstone, and planted Punisher with his OWN Tombstone. Funk took command, and even with his old school holds, he was in control. He snapped Punisher's neck with a vicious backspin DDT, but he just sat up! Extinct pulled a black bag from under the ring, and tossed it in. Punisher picked the bag up, but was caught from behind by a small package, and a 3 count!
Dory Funk Jr. pinned The Punisher after a small package in 0:13:45. Rating: *** 1/4
FUNK WON! FUNK WON! (No booking) Nobody considered him to have a chance, and Extinct literally cost his man the match. Afterwards, Funk opened the bag, and found... nothing?
For the next match, Highland Hell appeared first, with Scotsman leading them out. No Fear followed up, with their own backup plan leading them out...BILL WATTS! The man Scotsman got banned from the announcer's booth was out to extract revenge, and Scotsman knew it.
Highland Hell (Angus Wallace and Hamish MacTavish) w/The Flying Scotsman vs. No Fear (Mike Awesome and Horace Boulder) w/ Bill Watts
The match started off nasty, with all four men slugging it out, and Watts and Scotsman throwing as many weapons as they could in. Watts hit Hamish with a chair he threw in, and Hamish leaped out of the ring for the Oklahoman. This let Boulder and Awesome put the beat down on Wallace. Hamish chased Watts down, but the crafty countryman, pulled a set of brass knux from his pocket, and inserted them into Hamish's forehead. Meanwhile, Scotsman had entered the ring... as a wrestler, and was belting Boulder and Awesome with the Scottish flag. Then, Watts drug Hamish back to the ring. He got in, and took the Scotsman outside, and the two had an all out brawl. In the ring, Awesome had hit the bloody Hamish with a jack-knife, and got the cover.
No Fear defeated Highland Hell when Awesome pinned Hamish after a jack-knife power bomb in 0:11:50. Rating: ** 1/4
While Boulder and Awesome were leaving the ring, Highland Hell spotted Watts beating the Scotsman down with a cowbell. Hamish charged, and Watts beckoned him on. As Hamish went for a clothesline, Watts ducked, and Hamish almost took Scotsman's head off with a vicious lariat! Watts embedded his cowbell into Hamish's head, while Angus kept his distance. No Fear and Watts left together, to surprising cheers.
Eric Ray Vaugn w/ The Freedom Militia (Chad Hillsman and Devon Storm) vs. Davey Boy Smith Vaugn, as figured, showed up with Storm and Hillsman at his side. Davey Boy walked out with... no one. Davey Boy charged the ring, but was waylaid by an American flag...from Stryker! Vaugn leaped outside with a devastating plancha, landing square on Davey Boy's upper torso. Vaugn drug Davey Boy in the ring, and tied him up in the ropes, and set up for the Superkick! But, Davey Boy instinctively flipped himself over the ropes, and outside. He drug Vaugn out by his foot and began peppering him with vicious lefts and rights. Davey rolled him in, but was blindsided again...this time by Hillsman. In the ring, Vaugn complained to the ref, keeping his attention away as Hillsman dropped Smith with the Stars and Bars. Hillsman rolled Davey back into the ring and, when he stood up, Vaugn decapitated him with a Superkick.
Eric Ray Vaugn pinned Davey Boy Smith with the Superkick in 0:11:03. Rating: **
After the match, Stryker and Hillsman had a few words before leaving to the locker room, while Davey limped back with the help of a security guard.
USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title Match: Kodiak Marmoset (c) vs. Fire Dragon The champion, Kodiak, made his way to the ring, as the fans began cheering wildly. Fire Dragon walked out with a partner, but not Ice Dragon... Ultimo Diablo! Fire made his way into the ring, and Kodiak wasted no time taking him back out, dropkicking him through the ropes. Fire fell outside, and was extremely upset, to put it mildly. He slid under the ropes, and dropped Kodiak with a legsweep. Fire climbed the top rope, but missed on a planned frog splash. Kodiak went on the offensive, using his power to wear down Fire. Kodiak set Fire up for the Finisher, when Diablo snuck in from behind. Kodiak wheeled around, and planted Diablo with the Finisher, but when turned around, Fire spewed some sort of red mist into his eyes. Kodiak fell to his knees, screaming, as the ref disqualified Fire Dragon.
Kodiak Marmoset defeated Fire Dragon by disqualification in 0:11:45. Rating: ** 3/4 (Kodiak Marmoset retained the USWA Jr. Heavyweight Title.)
Fire wasn't through yet, and he and Diablo laid the boots to a blinded Kodiak, when Ice Dragon ran out! He planted Diablo with a spinning heel kick. He locked on the Freezing Claw, and would not release until Fire practically pulled him off. Ice and Fire had a silent staredown, before Ice left the ring, E.M.T.'s rushed out to give Kodiak medical attention.
The Freedom Militia (Chad Hillsman and Devon Storm) w/ Eric Ray Vaugn vs. Ahmed Johnson and D-Lo Brown In what should be the final confrontation between these two forces, D-Lo and Ahmed made SEPARATE ring entrances! The two used little tag work, and had a few arguments, enough to let the Militia wear down the other man. D-Lo, the workhorse, reversed the Thunderclap Brainbuster, into a DDT, and went up top for the Low Down. Eric Ray Vaugn was there however, and kick to the turnbuckle set D-Lo down. Ahmed began barking at Earl Hebner, and during this, Hillsman rolled Storm out of the ring, came in, and hit the Stars and Bars off the top turnbuckle!
The Freedom Militia (Chad Hillsman and Devon Storm) defeated Ahmed Johnson and D-Lo Brown when Hillsman pinned Brown with the Stars and Bars in 0:15:07. Rating: 3/4*
After the match, Ahmed rushed in, but didn't try and take on the 3:1 odds that the Militia had. He instead picked up his partner...then delivered the Pearl River Plunge! Ahmed walked away and D-Lo left laying.
USWA North American Title Match: Donovan Glory (c) vs. Ricky Romero The two former best friends went all out in this one. Romero proved that he'd do ANYTHING to get that title back, even risking his life after missing a tope suicide, and crashed head first into the guardrail. Glory took his share of bump as well, getting suplexed through a table on the outside! Both men were bloody and bruised, and Romero was close to getting the pin. He hit his old finisher, the Amarillo Bomb, but Glory kicked out in two. Romero dropped Glory with a backspin DDT, and went up top for the Texas Sunset...when Dory Funk Jr. ran out! Funk knocked Romero off the rope, and the match continued. Minutes later, Glory delivered the Guts and Glory, and beat Romero again!
Donovan Glory pinned Ricky Romero with the Guts and Glory in 0:16:19. Rating: *** 1/4 (Donovan Glory retained the USWA North American Title.) After the match, Funk and Glory left together, while Romero nearly tore our PPV set apart realizing his loss.
Co-Main Event, USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match: The Forces (GGhost and Spreak) [c] vs. Los Gringos Locos (Eddy Guerrero and Love Machine)
The Forces as usual came to the ring with their mysterious companion, holding the tag belts in their hands. Los Gringos were accompanied by their promised backup plan... Konnan 2000! This match took no time to get physical, and while 4 men brawled on the inside, Konnan 2000 and the masked man wrestled on the outside.
Referee Tim White finally restored order, and Spreak and Eddy Guerrero locked up. Spreak fooled Guerrero into a grapple, then ducked, and wrapped himself around for an abdominal stretch. Why would this be important? Spreak held on this hold for over a minute and a half before Love Machine broke it. Spreak tagged out to Ghost, and the two hit a double sitdown faceslam on Guerrero. Eddy was able to get away from Ghost by thumbing him in the eye, then hitting a desperation DDT. He drug himself over and made the tag out to Love Machine.
Love Machine charged in, and hammered Ghost with a lariat. Love Machine went to work on Ghost, using several kicks, and a textbook vertical facebuster to wear Ghost down. But, as Love Machine went to the top for the Frog Splash, that masked man pushed him off. It looked, however, like Love Machine recovered, positioning his legs for a flying headscissors. But, Ghost caught him and held on. With Love Machine's spinning momentum, Ghost came down with a thunderous power bomb.
The Forces defeated Los Gringos Locos when Ghost pinned Love Machine after a spinning power bomb in 0:10:57. Rating: **** 1/4 (The Forces retained the USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Titles.)
After the match, Konnan 2000 waffled the masked man with a chair. Eddy Guerrero ran in, hitting a swinging neckbreaker on Ghost. Spreak came in, but was cutoff by Konnan 2000. Spreak was the recipient of a Millenium's Crash, while Konnan made his way towards Ghost. Then, that masked man slid into the ring, wheeled Konnan around, and hit him with a reverse Russian legsweep. He removed his mask to reveal his face...KANYON!!! Kanyon stood over a fallen Spreak and Ghost, while Eddy and Konnan helped pull Love Machine out of the ring.
Co-Main Event, USWA Heavyweight Title Match: Jack Slade vs. Ghost
Ghost was a bit groggy after the Guerrero swinging neckbreaker, but Slade showed his guts, not attacking Ghost during the match. That mentality may have backfired, as Ghost apparently played possum, nailing Slade with a brainbuster within the opening bell.
Ghost began putting the boots to Slade, before Jack caught his foot and hit a dragon screw. Slade immediately went for the Cruncher Crab, but Ghost kicked him off. Slade went to work, unloading his arsenal onto Ghost. Slade hit an axhandle, then locked him in position for the Spiked DDT. But, Ghost reversed it into a Northern Lights suplex, and nearly got the win.
Ghost and Slade slugged it out for the remaining part, exchanging punches and kicks, with few power moves involved. Slade dropped Ghost with a vicious kick that landed square at the knee. He locked in the Cruncher Crab, and Ghost was mere seconds away from submitting, when Kanyon showed up! Kanyon distracted Slade long enough to let Ghost get up. When Slade turned around, Ghost kicked him in the gut, then hit...FINAL BREATH '92!!!!!!
Match for the vacant USWA Heavyweight Title Ghost pinned Jack Slade with his special move in 0:12:07. Rating: **** (Ghost won the USWA Heavyweight Title.)
Unbelievable finish! Ghost is the first USWA Heavyweight champ, and Jack Slade's got two FB '92s within a week! What a way to cap off the USWA's first EVER pay per view!
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Post by LillaThrilla on Oct 6, 2020 7:28:22 GMT -5
USWA Tuesday Night LIVE! 10/6/98After the GREAT card last Thursday, the USWA kicked off Tuesday Night LIVE! With a debut match, featuring "The Mexican Earthquake" El Temblor against the flashy Jimmy Del Ray. El Temblor vs. Jimmy Del RayTemblor thought he had something to prove tonight, as he pretty much manhandled Del Ray. Jimmy got in a few moves early, but after missing the Moonsault Bodyblock, Temblor got hot, and hit a devastating springboard somersault splash, followed by a vertical facebuster for the pin. El Temblor pinned Jimmy Del Ray after a vertical facebuster in 0:05:53. Rating: ** 1/4 After the match, Los Dragones walked out. Fire and Ice walked at a distance, as the two have had heated confrontations lately, and the red mist incident at Hellbound really upset Ice. Their opponents, The Lightening Express, took the advantage, and took out both men from behind. Los Dragones vs. The Lightening ExpressThe Express were on top early, using quick tags and great teamwork, cutting the ring in half. Ice, who was being victimized, finally saw his chance. He met an Armstrong crossbody with a dropkick. He crawled over and tagged out to Fire, who charged in, dropkicking Armstrong, and hitting an enzuigiri on White Lightening. Fire was indeed hot, and had the match after dropping White Lightening with a Doctor Bomb, when a strange look came over his face. Ice, sensing what was going to happen charged in, locked in behind Fire, and dragon suplex'd his only teammate! Ice locked on the Freezing Claw, to which White soon submit. Los Dragones (Fire Dragon and Ice Dragon) defeated The Lightening Express (White Lightening and Brad Armstrong) when Ice Dragon made Lightening submit to the Freezing Claw in 0:13:30. Rating: ** Fire was livid, and spewed his red mist into his own partner's face! But, Ice didn't budge. He was immune to it! But, Ultimo Diablo ran in, dropkicked him down. Both Fire and Diablo wiped the mat with Ice, before leaving. Fallout vs. Davey Boy SmithIn what many thought would be a squash, as Davey Boy took on the jobber Fallout, Eric Ray Vaugn stuck his mug in Davey Boy's business again. Fallout was being hit with everything, and a spinebuster slam looked to have him put away, when Vaugn jumped up on the apron, grabbing Davey's attention. Davey took a step towards Vaugn, when Fallout rolled him up from behind. Fallout pinned Davey Boy Smith after a roll up in 0:05:46. Rating: 1/2* Davey was furious to say the least, and hit the Running Powerslam on a celebrating Fallout. He chased Vaugn down the aisle, where he was cutoff. Vaugn wheeled around with a surprising roundhouse kick that leveled Davey. As Vaugn began mocking Davey Boy, Cactus Jack's music came on. Vaugn flew to the ring, trying not to get blindsided by Cactus. Cactus Jack vs. Eric Ray VaugnCactus didn't make that blindside attempt, and Vaugn tried to capitalize, attacking Cactus while he was making his way through the ropes. Vaugn dropped Cactus with a jumping neck snap, and began to prepare for the Superkick. As Cactus pulled himself up, Vaugn's foot shot out. But, Cactus caught the foot, and took Vaugn down with a dragon screw. Cactus wasted no time, leaping on Vaugn and hammering him with lefts and rights. Vaugn wasn't thinking clearly after the punches, and rolled outside and sat up a table! He climbed onto the apron, and Cactus nailed him with a roundhouse right, and Vaugn fell onto the table. Cacuts was ready, climbed the top rope and came down on Vaugn with a flying elbowdrop that obliterated the table and Vaugn. Cactus followed it up with the Double Arm DDT for the win. Cactus Jack pinned Eric Ray Vaugn with the Double Arm DDT in 0:13:12. Rating: *** 1/4 After the match, The Forces, along with Kanyon made their way out to the ring. Spreak was laughing up a storm at his successful title defense Thursday, and made the mistake of trying pass No Fear off. USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match: The Forces (c) vs. No FearSpreak's decision to pass off Boulder and Awesome was a big mistake. Boulder immediately took Spreak out with a Soviet suplex, and Mike Awesome was plastering Kanyon off of the apron with a chair. Awesome and Spreak legally locked up first, and Awesome was all offense. He hit Spreak with a devastating tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, followed by a flying legdrop from Horace. Ghost ran in, clotheslined Horace, and began brawling with Awesome. Kanyon was able to sneak in, and repaid Awesome with a thundering chair shot. About this time, Los Gringos Locos showed up at the rampway. Ghost spotted them, and climbed the top rope. Kanyon Flatliner'd Awesome, while Ghost pointed towards Los Gringos. They looked puzzled, until Ghost came off with a frog splash! The Forces (Ghost and Spreak) defeated No Fear (Mike Awesome and Horace Boulder) when Ghost pinned Awesome after a frog splash in 0:09:23. Rating: ** 3/4 (The Forces retained the USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Titles.) Ghost used the frog splash! This immediately set Los Gringos off, and the three rushed to the ring, prepared to take out the Forces. But, Chad Hillsman came out of nowhere, and leveled Konnan 2000! Our cameras got a closer view, and Devon Storm appeared from under the ring, where Hillsman had come! It was a setup. Eddy and Love Machine fell victim to a joint setup between the Freedom Militia and the Forces! Does this mean that the Forces have new members, or is it just a one night thing? We'll have to find out. After the vicious attack, out from the back staggered Ice Dragon! His face was stained red from the mist earlier, and was hobbling on his right leg. He got on the mic, and thanks to our good close captioning friends, we were able to understand his challenge to Diablo. Diablo showed his approval by rushing out and nearly hitting Ice with a rolling clothesline. Ultimo Diablo vs. Ice Dragon Ice's hurt leg had the big red bullseye on it, and Diablo saw it. Diablo immediately hit a dragon screw using the right leg, then locked in a grapevine. Dragon nearly submitted to the pain, but pulled himself together long enough to get to the ropes. The hold was broken, but Ice's attempt at a low blow missed, and he fell victim to a DDT. Diablo went up top, and came off with the Fire From Above, and scored the pin. Ultimo Diablo pinned Ice Dragon with the Fire From Above in 0:03:11. Rating: * 3/4 Some question Ice's decision to come out, after the beating he received earlier, plus the beating a few weeks ago from Diablo. Now, the apparent new alliance between Fire Dragon and Ultimo Diablo may have put both Jr. Heavyweight Champ Kodiak Marmoset AND Ice Dragon on the shelf. Next, Chad Hillsman reappeared, alone. In his hand, was a sheet of paper, signed by Commissioner Tarbet. He stated that because of Romero's loss at Hellbound, that HE was the number one contender for the North American Title, and that he wanted Glory, tonight! The rough and ready Texan accepted, as he and Dory Funk Jr. walked out. USWA North American Title Match: Donovan Glory (c) vs. Chad HillsmanHillsman tried to shake Glory's hand, but only got a slap in the face. Hillsman retaliated by spitting in Glory's face. The two locked up and bore down, with Glory driving Hillsman to the far turnbuckle. Glory released the hold, and Hillsman got in a well placed thumb. Hillsman clotheslined Glory to the mat, then followed it up with an elbowdrop. Glory struggled to his feet, and Hillsman dropped him with a dropkick. Hillsman began to lose his focus though when Dory Funk Jr. got involved. Hillsman began to yell and taunt Funk from inside, and little by little, Glory began to recover. Glory snapped Hillsman dominance, hitting a legsweep faceslam to stun Hillsman. Chad hopped up, but Glory dropped him with a short lariat. Glory went to the top rope, and came off with a flying lariat that took Hillsman out of his red, white, and blue boots. Devon Storm and Eric Ray Vaugn ran out, but Dory Funk swung a mean chair, and kept them at bay long enough for a Guts and Glory for the pin. Donovan Glory pinned Chad Hillsman with the Guts and Glory in 0:09:10. Rating: *** (Donovan Glory retained the USWA North American Title.) After the three count, Funk nailed Vaugn with the chair, but Storm ran in and hammered Glory with a spinning heel kick. He laid into Glory with several axhandles, and then the Thunderclap Brainbuster. Ricky Romero ran out, bypassed Funk who was brawling with Vaugn, and nailed Devon Storm! He picked Chad Hillsman up, and Amarillo Bombed him. He went up top and hit the Texas Sunset onto Chad Hillsman! The fans expected a change from Romero, when he wheeled and dropped Donovan Glory with a discus punch. Romero left, with all five men down around the ring area.
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Post by jacklarkin on Oct 6, 2020 9:08:45 GMT -5
Funny. I think I had downloaded a Fallout export and used him in some feds. I thought he was a monster from Japan, and by monster I mean a Kane like personae.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Oct 7, 2020 11:02:02 GMT -5
USWA Tuesday Night LIVE! 10/13/98
Two weeks ago, Hellbound decided our first Heavyweight Champ. Tonight, we'll hear not only from Ghost, but from Jack Slade. AND, Extinct claims to have found a new member of "Apocalypse Now".
But first, we kick off with the newest member of the Forces, Kanyon, taking on Ahmed Johnson.
Kanyon vs. Ahmed Johnson This match may have ended quickly, as Ahmed Johnson pancaked Kanyon with a spinebuster slam, then hit the Pearl River Plunge within the first minute. But, Kanyon got a foot on the rope, and stayed in the fight. Ahmed stayed on top for most of the match, hitting Kanyon with everything from power bombs to splashes. But, when Ahmed attempted that second PRP, Kanyon was able to flip his weight forward in midair, grabbed Ahmed's head, and effectively hit a sitdown faceslam! Kanyon immediately followed it up with a fisherman's cradle, and pinned Ahmed! Kanyon pinned Ahmed Johnson after a fisherman's cradle in 0:07:32. Rating: * 3/4
Ahmed sprung up and leveled Kanyon with a lariat. He pulled Kanyon up, and delivered a devastating Pearl River Plunge, and was prepaing to do it again, when Spreak ran out. Ahmed stood in the ring for a split second before deciding otherwise.
At Hellbound, we saw an unlikely alliance between the Freedom Militia and Stryker. Tonight, our doubts were cleared up, as Eric Ray Vaugn TAGGED with Stryker under the Freedom Milita name! Plus, this was the debut of the newest USWA tag team, Los Guerreros del Fuego, Ultimo Diablo and Fire Dragon!
The Freedom Militia (Eric Ray Vaugn and Stryker) vs. Los Guerreros del Fuego (Ultimo Diablo and Fire Dragon) Both teams were rusty as tag teams, being the first time for these certain tag combos. Vaugn and Stryker's power allowed them to keep Diablo out of the sky, and on the ground. Stryker hit a cradle DDT, followed by a Vaugn legdrop. Fire Dragon ran in, but got a spinebuster from Stryker. Stryker took Diablo down with the Sitdown Spinebuster, while Eric Ray Vaugn took Fire out with the Superkick.
The Freedom Militia (Eric Ray Vaugn and Stryker) defeated Los Guerreros del Fuego when Ray Vaugn pinned Fire Dragon with the Superkick in 0:11:11. Rating: 3/4*
After the match, Extinct led out his Apocalypse Now stable, with Doomsday and Punisher.
Extinct: "Well, now that Ghost has won the title, and that there is no number-one-contender, I've been granted the following match to announce. Jack Slade, tonight, you HAVE to wrestle... DOOMSDAY! The winner gets a title shot Saturday at SuperShow. But, that's not all Jack... tonight, the USWA will meet the newest member of Apocalypse Now... but I'll save him for later. Get ready Jackie... HAHAHAHA!!!!"
The Punisher vs. D-Lo Brown Apocalypse Now remained at ringside, as The Punisher was set to take on D-Lo Brown. D-Lo entered the ring, only to be cold cocked by Punisher. Punisher went for the high impact moves immediately, burying D-Lo with a choke slam. After a few kicks from D-Lo, and an assault from Punisher, he hit the reverse power bomb, which set up the Tombstone. The Punisher pinned D-Lo Brown with the Tombstone in 0:05:35. Rating: ** 1/4
After the match, The Forces walked out. Spreak said that tonight, he and Kanyon would defend the tag titles against Simply Irresistible, to give the World Champ, Ghost, the night off.
Brandi and Taylor charged the ring, hoping to catch them off guard. Brandi tackled Spreak, and began beating on him, but Kanyon and Ghost caught Scott Taylor in the midst of a springboard bodyblock. Together, they slammed Taylor down on their knees, knocking the wind out of him. Ghost went to the outside, as the referee signaled for the match to begin. USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Titles: The Forces (c) vs. Simply Irresistible Kanyon immediately locked in a reverse chinlock on the downed Taylor, while Brandi was pummeling Spreak in the corner. Taylor got to the ropes, but Kanyon refused to release the hold. Brandi saw this, and charged to Kanyon, nailing him with a dropkick. But, Spreak came from behind Brandi, leaped onto his shoulders, spun around, and hit a Frankensteiner! Spreak began working on Brandi's legs, while Taylor tried to mount some offense on Kanyon. Taylor went up top, but Ghost kicked the ropes, and Taylor fell on the turnbuckle. Kanyon went up top, and hit a nasty super fisherman's buster. Meanwhile, Spreak had just hit Brandi with a VICIOUS enziguiri, and was setting up for a Tumbleweed, when Kanyon delivered the Flatliner to Taylor, and got the three count.
The Forces (Kanyon and Spreak) defeated Simply Irresistible (Tom Brandi and Scott Taylor) when Kanyon pinned Taylor with the Flatliner in 0:09:09. Rating: *** 1/4
After the match, Alexander The Grater charged in! He went to tackle Spreak, but he moved, and instead, he laid into Tom Brandi. Grater yelled "Fuck it!", and hit Brandi with a Death From Above. Brandi's partner, Taylor, was quick to exit, as were the Forces.
Grater: "YOU PUSSIES! Is there nobody here with the guts to fight? I know all of you title holders and top contenders have been doin' that extra 'mmpphh' in the commish's office, but get out here and fight a REAL MAN...
Suddenly, Cactus Jack's music came on! He strolled out of the back, "Bang bang-ing" all the way. He went to enter the ring, then thought otherwise. He reaced under the ring, and pulled a garbage can! From the outside, Cactus beckoned for Grater to step outside, which Grater did, by kicking Cactus's head through the ropes. He crawled outside, and began slamming Cactus's head into the guardrail. Unsure of what to do, referee Tim White started the match anyway.
Cactus Jack vs. Alexander "The Grater" Grater was beating Cactus's head into the guardrail, then, he rammed him into the ringpost. Grater grabbed the garbage can, and connected with a sickening thud against Cactus's head. Amazingly, Cactus pulled himself up, shrugged it off, and Bang bang'd Grater! This pissed Grater off to the extreme, and he again tried to hammer Cactus. But this time, Cactus dodged, landed a stiff kick to the side of Grater's knee. This staggered him long enough for Cactus to grab a chair and waffle him with it. Cactus was in the process of beating down Grater with the chair...when DOOMSDAY ran out! Cactus saw him, and as Doomsday charged, Cactus rared back and plastered him with the chair. Cactus bang bang'd Doomsday, but was hit from behind by Grater with a lead pipe! Cactus was definately out cold, and Grater made an easy pin. Alexander "The Grater" pinned Cactus Jack after hitting him with a foreign object in 0:12:01. Rating: ***
After the match, Grater and Doomsday had a major staredown, then attacked the officials trying to revive Cactus! Grater left after the carnage, not saying a word to Doomsday. Is Grater, Extinct's mystery man?
During the clean up, the one and only, Ricky Romero walked out.
Romero: "You know, I was setting backstage last week, and I heard that egotistical bigot, Chad Hillsman come out here, rantin' and ravin' about me not getting the job done at Hellbound. We'll Mr. Hillsman, YOU didn't get the job done last week either. So I say, you and me go at it tonight, and the winner gets a shot at the punk Glory on Saturday. AND, I'll even let you bring down that faggot brigade you've got with you..."
After the phrase, "faggot brigade", Hillsman's music started up, as the entire Freedom Militia walked out. Hillsman never got on the mic, but instead, charged into the ring as he and Romero began to brawl.
Ricky Romero vs. Chad Hillsman w/The Freedom Militia
The opening minutes were mainly punch exchanges. Romero quickened the pace by dropping Hillsman with a short lariat. He picked Hillsman up, and hit a nasty snap suplex. Romero locked in an STF, holding on for over a half a minute before Hillsman got to the ropes. Romero struck once more, this time with the backspin DDT. He was in midring when Eric Ray Vaugn got on the apron. Romero hammered Vaugn, and grabbed the American flag held in his hand. He sprinted across the ring, and nailed Devon Storm with the flagpole, knocking him off. Hillsman meanwhile was setup, and went to tackle Romero, when he got a wicked shot over his head from the flagpole. Romero laid the flag across the fallen Hillsman, then hit the Texas Sunset on top of him!
Ricky Romero pinned Chad Hillsman with the Texas Sunset in 0:08:05. Rating: * 3/4 Romero spit on Hillsman, and began making threats on Donovan Glory's life. Stryker raced out, fully outfitted in Militia-wear. But, as he got on the apron, "The Natural" blared across the PA system, and out walked... "The Natural" DUSTIN RHODES! As Stryker watched Rhodes make his way to the ring, Romero hit him with a dropkick, sending him sprawling to the outside. Rhodes hit a swinging bulldog on Stryker, as he and Romero left side by side. Looks like Ricky has found a new partner.
Next, Commissioner Tarbet walked out, with a brand new belt in hishand. He announced it as the Television Title. And that the next match would be a 16 man battle royal, with the winner facing Devon Storm on Saturday!
16-Man Battle Royal for the vacant USWA Television Title x Jimmy Del Ray threw out Fallout in 0:00:17 x Konnan 2000 threw out D-Lo Brown after a leg lariat in 0:06:01 x El Temblor threw out Konnan after a sitdown faceslam in 0:09:37 x Kanyon threw out Mike Awesome in 0:10:54 x Spreak threw out Alexander "The Grater" in 0:35:01 x Spreak threw out Cactus Jack after the Berserker Rage in 0:36:29 x Davey Boy Smith threw out El Temblor in 0:37:46 x Ahmed Johnson threw out Del Ray after a punch in 0:38:58 x Davey Boy threw out Kanyon after a superplex in 0:39:12 x Davey Boy threw out Spreak in 0:39:18 x Brad Armstrong threw out Stryker after a duck-down move in 0:43:25 x Doomsday threw out Armstrong after a lariat in 0:46:51 x Ahmed threw out Doomsday in 0:48:04 x Davey Boy threw out Ahmed in 0:48:20 x Davey Boy threw out Eric Ray Vaugn in 0:48:37 Rating: ** 1/2 (Davey Boy Smith won the USWA Television Title.)
A true iron man battle royal for Davey Boy, putting six men over the top, including Spreak and Kanyon in a span of six seconds! Plus, the last man eliminated was the man to beat Davey Boy at Hellbound, Eric Ray Vaugn! On the side, it seems Doomsday and Grater maybe in cahoots, as the actually fought side by side against Cactus Jack and No Fear. Unfortunately, Grater and Cactus continued to beat the hell out of one another after their eliminations at the hands of Spreak.
Number One Contenders Match: Jack Slade vs. Doomsday w/Apocalypse Now
The main event! Or was it? Slade came out to his usual cheers, while Extinct, Punisher and Doomsday made their way out to horrendous boos. As the two were set in the ring, THE FORCES came down! Ghost took a seat at the announcer's booth, while Spreak and Kanyon forced the Spanish announce team away (Why have a Spanish team at the USWA?).
The match started off in favor of Doomsday, as it was apparent Slade couldn't muster up the power that his opponent held. Doomsday was quick to take Slade off his feet, courtesy of thunderous chop, that send Slade sprawling off the ropes, and back for a suplex. Doomsday picked Slade up, bodyslammed him, then dropped an elbow on him. Extinct signaled for Doomsday to finish the match, when Alexander The Grater showed up!
He stood side by side with Extinct, as Doomsday prepared for a Death From Above. But, Slade spit in Doomsday's eyes, broke his grip, and began to hammer away at his chest. Slade was on a roll, and he sent Doomsday into the turnbuckle, charged, and hit him with a clothesline. Grater began to wander from Extinct, and Slade began looking over his shoulder towards the big monster. Then, Slade hit a spinebuster bomb that seemed to put Doomsday out. He covered and got the pin!!!
Jack Slade pinned Doomsday after a spinebuster bomb in 0:11:13. Rating: 3/4*
Extinct and Apocalypse Now hit the ring, along with Grater. Slade though was ready, dropping Extinct with a Spiked DDT, and bobbing and weaving from Punisher. But, he caught a belly-to-back suplex from Grater. A fallen Extinct motioned to the back, and out came a massive wrestler, nearly covered in tattoos, and white face paint. He ran in, cleared everyone away, and hit a modified Falcon Arrow!
Ghost got out of his seat, and walked to the ring. Then, LOS GRINGOS LOCOS ran out! They jumped the Forces, and Ghost was on his way to sneaking away, when Jack Slade leaped off of the apron, and crashed into Ghost! The show faded out with Slade and Ghost rolling around on the ground, Apocalypse Now trying to help Extinct, and fending off Cactus Jack... again, and Los Gringos Locos beating up on Spreak and Kanyon.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Oct 7, 2020 11:09:38 GMT -5
USWA Saturday Night SuperShow 10/17/98
A HUGE lineup set for tonight, with all four titles being put on theline. To kick things off, Konnan 2000, of Los Gringos Locos, took on the USWA newcomer, El Temblor.
El Temblor vs. Konnan 2000 What a way to start the show off! Temblor and Konnan fought the classic lucha match, with several great spots. Temblor had the match put away early on, hitting a vertical facebuster, Konnan's foot reached the rope a mere second before the three count. He never really recovered, and Temblor dropped him with a spinning headscissors takedown, followed up by the deadly, El Mexicano Legdrop.
El Temblor pinned Konnan 2000 with El Mexicano Legdrop in 0:10:52. Rating: ***
Our next match match pitted D-Lo Brown against Ahmed Johnson, the two men who teamed together against the Freedom Militia, only to break up days before the fight. Tonight, D-Lo gets a chance to revenge that Pearl River Plunge he was victim to at Hellbound.
D-Lo Brown vs. Ahmed Johnson These two men hated each other, and when hate gets involved, wrestling normally doesn't. The two rolled around, punching each other before D-Lo got to his feet and hammered Ahmed with a Russian legsweep. D-Lo put the boots to Ahmed, and went up for the Low Down, but Ahmed lunged on the ropes, causing D-Lo to tumble off to the turnbuckle. Ahmed put laid into D-Lo with some vicious kicks, then hit a legdrop from the second turnbuckle. The fight quickly spilled to the outside, where D-Lo reversed things by hammering Ahmed with a chair! He pulled a set of brass knuckles out his tights, and nailed Ahmed with a roundhouse right that knocked Ahmed cold. The ref, unaware of the knucks, made the three count.
D-Lo Brown pinned Ahmed Johnson after a roundhouse right in 0:11:53. Rating: 3/4*
After the match, Extinct, Doomsday, Punisher, and the 'tatoo man' made their way to the ring. Extinct vowed revenge for Dory Funk Jr's win at Hellbound, and challenged him to take on the mystery man, revealed to be, The Soultaker! Funk naturally accepted, but enforced a stipulation that Apocalypse Now had to leave the ring for the match.
Dory Funk Jr. vs. The Soultaker
Funk started the match off with a waistlock suplex, then began kicking Soultaker around. Funk went for the Spinning Toe Hold early on, but Soultaker used his free foot to kick Dory off. Soultaker took Funk down with a dragon screw, then began choking Funk. Soultaker set Funk on the tope rope, then floored him with a vicious double underhook superplex. Then, Extinct led Apocalypse Now out! Commissioner Tarbet ran out to stop them, but Extinct grabbed him, and planted him with a DDT! Extinct continued his trek to ringside, taking a seat next to the announcers. He began to call the action, as Soultaker was putting Funk away.
Soultaker hit the modified Falcon Arrow, which Extinct called the Voodoo Drop. (Any idea who this guy is? He once wrestled in the REAL USWA.) But, Soultaker forwent the pin, and kicked Funk outside. Doomsday and Punisher pounced on Funk, as Punisher Tombstoned him onto a chair, and Doomsday hit three successive Death From Above chokeslams. Donovan Glory ran out, but was blindsided by Alexander The Grater!
The Soultaker defeated Dory Funk Jr. by countout in 0:10:27. Rating: **
Back in the ring, Apocalypse Now had a made a bloody mess of Funk, when Soultaker climbed to the second turnbuckle. Doomsday and Punisher drug Funk to the corner, and Soultaker locked him in position for a suplex! Doomsday and Punisher each had a leg, and lifted Funk up, as Soultaker came off with a second rope VOODOO DROP! Then, one of the most horrifying moments in wrestling occured... Extinct hammered a chair into the aging knee of Funk, while Doomsday held him with a spinning toe hold.
When Apocalypse Now left the ring, Commissioner Tarbet limped towards the ring, while E.M.T.'s rushed to the scene. Funk was out cold, bloody, and his leg twisted in a horrid shape. Tarbet tried to help the E.M.T.'s, but was treated by a few of the local doctors for the minor bruises, while Donovan Glory, who had escaped from Grater, was setting in the back, refusing to allow cameras in his lockerroom.
USWA Television Title Match: Davey Boy Smith (c) vs. Devon Storm With the attack on Funk, the night seemed to have a slight damper on it. Davey Boy tried to rally the fans, by defending his newly won Television Title against Storm. While the two put on a very good match, with both men getting successive near falls with their finishers, the fans weren't into it. Davey Boy got the match though, after catching Storm on the top rope, and lifting him onto his shoulders for the Running Powerslam. Davey Boy Smith pinned Devon Storm with the Running Powerslam in 0:10:05. Rating: ** (Davey Boy Smith retained the USWA Television Title.)
The next match, was the fifth rematch between Ricky Romero and Donovan Glory for the North American title. Glory salked to the ring, still in disbelief of what happened to best friend Dory Funk Jr. Romero didn't come out on fire either, also a little upset, as he and Funk wrestled together in Amarillo. Absent was Dustin Rhodes.
USWA North American Title Match: Donovan Glory (c) vs. Ricky Romero
The match started off slow, as both men exchanged tieups, neither getting a distinct advantage. On the third tieup, Romero kicked Glory in the gut, and suplex'd him down. Romero followed it up with a painkiller. Romero began to slow the pace to a crawl, not letting Glory use his power moves. Romero hit a Northern Lights suplex, and would have got the three count, if Glory's foot wouldn't have got on the ropes.
Glory began to fight back though, blocking a sleeperhold with a jawbreaker, then rocking Romero with a back to back clotheslines. Glory set Romero up on his shoulders, but Romero slipped free of the Guts and Glory, and hit a legsweep faceslam on Glory! Romero went to the top, and came off with a Texas Sunset, then covered. 1... 2... 3!
Ricky Romero pinned Donovan Glory with the Texas Sunset in 0:12:40. Rating: *** 1/4 (Ricky Romero won the USWA North American Title.)
Romero won! Romero won! But, his victory was short lived, as thedreaded music of the Freedom Militia started up, and Chad Hillsman walked out. Romero looked at him with a weary look, when Stryker slid out from under the ring behind Romero! He hit the ring, and hit the Sitdown Spinebuster! Hillsman was laughing while Stryker was kicking Romero, when Dustin Rhodes charged Hillsman from behind! Rhodes clotheslined Hillsman from the back, and never slowed on his way to the ring, where Stryker bailed out. Romero and Rhodes walked out together, while Hillsman and Stryker kept their distance.
USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Titles Match: The Forces (c) vs. Los Gringos Locos
Spreak and Kanyon walked out to tremendous boos, and were yelling at some fans, when Los Gringos ran out, blindsiding the Forces! They drug Kanyon and Spreak to the ring, and split up, with Love Machine slamming Kanyon's head into the corner, while Eddy was locking Spreak up in the ropes, and pounding on him.
But, Kanyon was quick to reverse the momentum, by dropping Love Machine with a football tackle. Kanyon then went to Guerrero, turned him around and Flatliner'd him! He untied Spreak, and the two began their own assault. Then, Konnan 2000 walked down! He got Kanyon's attention long enough, for Love Machine to nail him with a dragon suplex. Guerrero hit Spreak with a low blow, and kicked him outside. Konnan 2000 was about to hammer him with a chair, when Ghost ran out, and hit a Final Breath on him! But, in the ring, Guerrero had just Tombstoned Kanyon, and the end was near.
Los Gringos Locos defeated The Forces (Kanyon and Spreak) when Love Machine pinned Kanyon after a frog splash in 0:12:01. Rating: *** 3/4 (Los Gringos Locos won the USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Titles.)
Whoa! Los Gringos Locos and Ricky Romero FINALLY won their titles, now, could Jack Slade keep up the pace?
USWA Heavyweight Title Match: Ghost (c) vs. Jack Slade
While Ghost was kicking Konnan 2000 around, he didn't see both Guerrero and Love Machine leap over the top rope and nail him with a double clothesline! Jack Slade was quick to come out, and grabbed Konnan 2000's chair, and slammed it into Ghost's head! He rolled Ghost into the ring, and started the match.
Ghost was out of it, taking two big shots to his head. Slade was in total control, and hit a spinebuster bomb, nearly putting Ghost away. But, after Ghost missed a chance at a Victory Roll, Slade retaliated with the Spiked DDT, and covered. 1... 2... 3!!!
Jack Slade pinned Ghost after the Spiked DDT in 0:04:25. Rating: *** 1/4 (Jack Slade won the USWA Heavyweight Title.)
SLADE WON!!! All in one night, the Forces gold was swiped! They'll be back I'm sure come Tuesday, but for now... they're at rock bottom. Be sure to check out Tuesday Night LIVE!, where Davey Boy Smith will defend the TV title, we'll have an update on Dory Funk Jr., and a major return!
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Post by jacklarkin on Oct 7, 2020 11:31:12 GMT -5
USWA Saturday Night SuperShow 10/17/98 A HUGE lineup set for tonight, with all four titles being put on theline. To kick things off, Konnan 2000, of Los Gringos Locos, took on the USWA newcomer, El Temblor. El Temblor vs. Konnan 2000What a way to start the show off! Temblor and Konnan fought the classic lucha match, with several great spots. Temblor had the match put away early on, hitting a vertical facebuster, Konnan's foot reached the rope a mere second before the three count. He never really recovered, and Temblor dropped him with a spinning headscissors takedown, followed up by the deadly, El Mexicano Legdrop. El Temblor pinned Konnan 2000 with El Mexicano Legdrop in 0:10:52. Rating: *** Our next match match pitted D-Lo Brown against Ahmed Johnson, the two men who teamed together against the Freedom Militia, only to break up days before the fight. Tonight, D-Lo gets a chance to revenge that Pearl River Plunge he was victim to at Hellbound. D-Lo Brown vs. Ahmed JohnsonThese two men hated each other, and when hate gets involved, wrestling normally doesn't. The two rolled around, punching each other before D-Lo got to his feet and hammered Ahmed with a Russian legsweep. D-Lo put the boots to Ahmed, and went up for the Low Down, but Ahmed lunged on the ropes, causing D-Lo to tumble off to the turnbuckle. Ahmed put laid into D-Lo with some vicious kicks, then hit a legdrop from the second turnbuckle. The fight quickly spilled to the outside, where D-Lo reversed things by hammering Ahmed with a chair! He pulled a set of brass knuckles out his tights, and nailed Ahmed with a roundhouse right that knocked Ahmed cold. The ref, unaware of the knucks, made the three count. D-Lo Brown pinned Ahmed Johnson after a roundhouse right in 0:11:53. Rating: 3/4* After the match, Extinct, Doomsday, Punisher, and the 'tatoo man' made their way to the ring. Extinct vowed revenge for Dory Funk Jr's win at Hellbound, and challenged him to take on the mystery man, revealed to be, The Soultaker! Funk naturally accepted, but enforced a stipulation that Apocalypse Now had to leave the ring for the match. Dory Funk Jr. vs. The Soultaker Funk started the match off with a waistlock suplex, then began kicking Soultaker around. Funk went for the Spinning Toe Hold early on, but Soultaker used his free foot to kick Dory off. Soultaker took Funk down with a dragon screw, then began choking Funk. Soultaker set Funk on the tope rope, then floored him with a vicious double underhook superplex. Then, Extinct led Apocalypse Now out! Commissioner Tarbet ran out to stop them, but Extinct grabbed him, and planted him with a DDT! Extinct continued his trek to ringside, taking a seat next to the announcers. He began to call the action, as Soultaker was putting Funk away. Soultaker hit the modified Falcon Arrow, which Extinct called the Voodoo Drop. (Any idea who this guy is? He once wrestled in the REAL USWA.) But, Soultaker forwent the pin, and kicked Funk outside. Doomsday and Punisher pounced on Funk, as Punisher Tombstoned him onto a chair, and Doomsday hit three successive Death From Above chokeslams. Donovan Glory ran out, but was blindsided by Alexander The Grater! The Soultaker defeated Dory Funk Jr. by countout in 0:10:27. Rating: ** Back in the ring, Apocalypse Now had a made a bloody mess of Funk, when Soultaker climbed to the second turnbuckle. Doomsday and Punisher drug Funk to the corner, and Soultaker locked him in position for a suplex! Doomsday and Punisher each had a leg, and lifted Funk up, as Soultaker came off with a second rope VOODOO DROP! Then, one of the most horrifying moments in wrestling occured... Extinct hammered a chair into the aging knee of Funk, while Doomsday held him with a spinning toe hold. When Apocalypse Now left the ring, Commissioner Tarbet limped towards the ring, while E.M.T.'s rushed to the scene. Funk was out cold, bloody, and his leg twisted in a horrid shape. Tarbet tried to help the E.M.T.'s, but was treated by a few of the local doctors for the minor bruises, while Donovan Glory, who had escaped from Grater, was setting in the back, refusing to allow cameras in his lockerroom. USWA Television Title Match: Davey Boy Smith (c) vs. Devon StormWith the attack on Funk, the night seemed to have a slight damper on it. Davey Boy tried to rally the fans, by defending his newly won Television Title against Storm. While the two put on a very good match, with both men getting successive near falls with their finishers, the fans weren't into it. Davey Boy got the match though, after catching Storm on the top rope, and lifting him onto his shoulders for the Running Powerslam. Davey Boy Smith pinned Devon Storm with the Running Powerslam in 0:10:05. Rating: ** (Davey Boy Smith retained the USWA Television Title.) The next match, was the fifth rematch between Ricky Romero and Donovan Glory for the North American title. Glory salked to the ring, still in disbelief of what happened to best friend Dory Funk Jr. Romero didn't come out on fire either, also a little upset, as he and Funk wrestled together in Amarillo. Absent was Dustin Rhodes. USWA North American Title Match: Donovan Glory (c) vs. Ricky Romero The match started off slow, as both men exchanged tieups, neither getting a distinct advantage. On the third tieup, Romero kicked Glory in the gut, and suplex'd him down. Romero followed it up with a painkiller. Romero began to slow the pace to a crawl, not letting Glory use his power moves. Romero hit a Northern Lights suplex, and would have got the three count, if Glory's foot wouldn't have got on the ropes. Glory began to fight back though, blocking a sleeperhold with a jawbreaker, then rocking Romero with a back to back clotheslines. Glory set Romero up on his shoulders, but Romero slipped free of the Guts and Glory, and hit a legsweep faceslam on Glory! Romero went to the top, and came off with a Texas Sunset, then covered. 1... 2... 3! Ricky Romero pinned Donovan Glory with the Texas Sunset in 0:12:40. Rating: *** 1/4 (Ricky Romero won the USWA North American Title.) Romero won! Romero won! But, his victory was short lived, as thedreaded music of the Freedom Militia started up, and Chad Hillsman walked out. Romero looked at him with a weary look, when Stryker slid out from under the ring behind Romero! He hit the ring, and hit the Sitdown Spinebuster! Hillsman was laughing while Stryker was kicking Romero, when Dustin Rhodes charged Hillsman from behind! Rhodes clotheslined Hillsman from the back, and never slowed on his way to the ring, where Stryker bailed out. Romero and Rhodes walked out together, while Hillsman and Stryker kept their distance. USWA Heavyweight Tag Team Title Match: The Forces (c) vs. Los Gringos Locos Spreak and Kanyon walked out to tremendous boos, and were yelling at some fans, when Los Gringos ran out, blindsiding the Forces! They drug Kanyon and Spreak to the ring, and split up, with Love Machine slamming Kanyon's head into the corner, while Eddy was locking Spreak up in the ropes, and pounding on him. But, Kanyon was quick to reverse the momentum, by dropping Love Machine with a football tackle. Kanyon then went to Guerrero, turned him around and Flatliner'd him! He untied Spreak, and the two began their own assault. Then, Konnan 2000 walked down! He got Kanyon's attention long enough, for Love Machine to nail him with a dragon suplex. Guerrero hit Spreak with a low blow, and kicked him outside. Konnan 2000 was about to hammer him with a chair, when Ghost ran out, and hit a Final Breath on him! But, in the ring, Guerrero had just Tombstoned Kanyon, and the end was near. Los Gringos Locos defeated The Forces (Kanyon and Spreak) when Love Machine pinned Kanyon after a frog splash in 0:12:01. Rating: *** 3/4 Whoa! Los Gringos Locos and Ricky Romero FINALLY won their titles, now, could Jack Slade keep up the pace? USWA Heavyweight Title Match: Ghost (c) vs. Jack Slade While Ghost was kicking Konnan 2000 around, he didn't see both Guerrero and Love Machine leap over the top rope and nail him with a double clothesline! Jack Slade was quick to come out, and grabbed Konnan 2000's chair, and slammed it into Ghost's head! He rolled Ghost into the ring, and started the match. Ghost was out of it, taking two big shots to his head. Slade was in total control, and hit a spinebuster bomb, nearly putting Ghost away. But, after Ghost missed a chance at a Victory Roll, Slade retaliated with the Spiked DDT, and covered. 1... 2... 3!!! Jack Slade pinned Ghost after the Spiked DDT in 0:04:25. Rating: *** 1/4 (Jack Slade won the USWA Heavyweight Title.) SLADE WON!!! All in one night, the Forces gold was swiped! They'll be back I'm sure come Tuesday, but for now... they're at rock bottom. Be sure to check out Tuesday Night LIVE!, where Davey Boy Smith will defend the TV title, we'll have an update on Dory Funk Jr., and a major return! El Temblor created? I wonder if that is like an Earthquake, or like he has the shivers? Instead of the El Mexicano legdrop, if the guy kicks out, and he nails it again, can we call it the Refried Legdrop? That is a great stable with Extinct, Punisher, Soultaker etc. Jerry Lawler would be proud! "Any idea who this guy is? He once wrestled in the REAL USWA" Was this original or your question? Soultaker of course was Kama aka The Godfather. Extinct I don't think was real. Happy to see Devon Storm getting some love. I really liked his work as Crowbar. Stryker slid out from under the ring to attack Romero...STRYKER NO STRYKING...if you have kids you might get that He missed the line to actually indicate a tag team title change in brackets after the result, oh well I wonder if he ran this booked/unbooked. Nice title wipe-outs. I'm pretty sure Jack Slade was part of the inspiration for my Jack O'Jugular created wrestler back in the day. Really enjoying the simplicity and tightness of these cards.
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Post by LillaThrilla on Oct 8, 2020 18:42:29 GMT -5
El Temblor is fictitious. He's a cruiserweight whose nickname is "The Little Mexican Earthquake."
I wonder if the stable led by Extinct (who is a manager from Kirk's SMWA) is intended as a homage to The Deadly Sins stable in SMWA. It also makes me lament James Vandeburg never got to use Mortis and Wrath as the start of a similiar sins-based stable in WCW or ECW.
The question about Soultaker is in the original email. I guess he meant it as trivia for the readers.
I've always thought "Thunderclap Brainbuster" (Devon Storm's finisher) was a great name for a move.
Now I'm hoping Stryker ends up feuding with Repo Man.
Good catch on the tag title change; I will fix that.
I found the URL for this circuit's website but unfortunately it was on an unusual host site (theglobe) so the Wayback Machine didn't have it archived at all.
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