WCWF: A 1980s Fantasy Wrestler Circuit

[LillaThrilla]

I awaken with a sense of unease. Where am I? Something doesn't seem right. No sign of computers or smartphones. Perhaps the more important question in WHEN am I? There may not be any internet yet. I must find some way to get my bearings. A newspaper! It's December 1983. Reagan is president, as I remember he should be in 1983. I flip through the paper - some seems familiar, other things no so much, but I certainly am not an expert on this era. I reach the sports page and I see a stunning headline: the NFL has dissolved in the fallout of the 1982 strike. A new World Football League is forming from the remnants of the NFL plus the new USFL and some new teams outside the United States. That's...different. And I don't recognize many of these player names. I turn more pages, but I don't know the other major sports well so I can't tell what has changed with them.

Wait, what's this: an advertisement for an upcoming pro wrestling event. The ad claims this is the premiere wrestling organization in the world, which must be true if they're in Madison Square Garden. The organization's name seems familiar yet wrong somehow. And I don't recognize any of these names. Wait, MSG on this date? Where's Hulk Hogan? I remember now: he's supposed to defeat the Sheik to win his first World Title, but his name isn't on the card. I check the main event again and suddenly the names are familiar. This can't be happening. That was a movie! What strange parallel Earth have I ended up on???

The World Championship Wrestling Federation presents: Superclash!
January 23, 1984 at Madison Square Garden. Broadcast live on the MSG Network.

• WCWF World Title: Randy "The Ram" Robinson vs The Ayatollah (c)
• WCWF World Tag Team Titles: The Executioners vs Soul Train (c)
• WCWF United States Title: Eddie Fargo vs Jammin' Jimmy Blast (c)
• The Motorway Gents vs The Supernauts (debut match)
• 20-man Battle Royale including Jake Blackheart, Bruiser Barton, The Jolly Green Giant, "The Shaolin Dragon" Buck Hamato, "The Tongan Terror" Isileli Kaelo, Mean Mossimo, "The One-Man Army" John Murdoch, "Million Dollar" Stan Trump, and "The Impressive" Pelvis Wesley

(Card subject to change.)

[jacklarkin]

Fun start. This was a pleasant surprise to see. As you go along it would be interesting to know where the inspiration for these characters came from, other than the main eventers which are obvious.

[LillaThrilla]

I'm planning to include some "author's notes" as wrestlers are introduced to indicate when certain characters are analogous to others, either directly or at least filling a similiar role even if not intended as a direct "mirror universe" counterpart. This will also hopefully help readers understand the characters which is always a challenge with fantasy wrestler circuits because you can't just pull up a YouTube video if you don't recognize a name.

This is essentially the reboot of a fantasy wrestler universe I started in my early days of TNM7, with many new characters added over the intervening 20 years, with various unsuccessful restarts.

[LillaThrilla]

WCWF Superclash - January 22, 1984
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

The Motorway Gents vs The Supernauts

The Gents are a couple of jaunty Englishmen in bowler hats named Morris Minor and Ford Prefect. Their opponents are making their WCWF debut and the crowd pops when "Supernaut" by Black Sabbath plays. The crowd doesn't know what to expect, but that opening guitar riff certainly gets their attention. Out come two big men who outweight their opponents by a combined hundred pounds, introduced as Dreadnaut and Huguenaut.

Dreadnaut and Prefect start out and Dreadnaut just immediately destroys Prefect with a massive spinning lariat for the three count.

Dreadnaut and Huguenaut celebrate, but Morris gets the microphone. He commends such a powerful move for catching the Gents off guard. They want to make this two-out-of-three falls. The Supernauts give an indifferent shrug and get ready for another round.

Huguenaut starts this time. Morris goes to the apron to hand the microphone back to the ring announcer then springboards in with a cross body press he calls the Minor Threat. Huguenaut catches him effortlessly and does a couple curls to show his strength, then hurls Minor over his head and across the ring with a big fallaway slam. Huguenaut pounds Minor in the corner with a series of European uppercuts. Prefect comes in to save his partner and the Gents whip Huguenaut into the ropes and go for a double elbowsmash, but Huguenaut ducks and comes back with a monster double clothesline. Dreadnaut comes and pitches Prefect out of the ring while Huguenaut his Minor with a crucifix power bomb for three.

Two-out-of-three-Falls Match:
The Supernauts (Dreadnaut and Huguenaut) beat The Motorway Gents (Morris Minor and Ford Prefect) 2 falls to 0:
x Dreadnaut beat Prefect via the Broadside in 0:00:19
x Huguenaut beat Minor via the High Cross in 0:02:01
Rating: -1/2*

Superclash Battle Royal

Your enrants are:

• Chad Too Badd, a loud guy with the hair of a glam metal rocker
• Bruiser Barton, a brawling wildman
• Eddie Beardon, a tough streetwise black wrestler from New York City
• Jake Blackheart, a heelish Texan
• Wolfie Brown, a big dimwitted Southern with a big mullet and handlebar mustache
• Lance Catamaran, who dresses like he belongs on an Ivy League sailing team
• "The Shaolin Dragon" Buck Hamato, a masked Asian martial artist
• The Jolly Green Giant, a friendly giant and the largest wrestler in the history of WCWF. He used to wrestle under a different name, but took a sponsorship deal and stars in commercials encouraging children to eat their vegetables.
• Rocky Hendrix
• Bobby Jackson, a Michael Jackson impersonator who likes to moonwalk
• "The Tongan Terror" Isileli Kaelo
• J. C. Magnum, a young wrestler who looks like a skinny Tom Selleck
• Mean Massimo, a big tough Italian wrestler, beloved by Italian-Americans in the northeast
• "The Cleaner" Ken Moore
• "The One Man A-Team" John Murdoch, a wisecracking former Army Green Beret
• Sol Salamanca, a talented Mexican wrestler who does not wear a mask
• "Commander" Carl Stryker, a mercenary for hire
• "The Million Dollar" Stan Trump, an arrogant rich guy
• Marcus Von Krupp, a big German doing your typical evil foreigner schtick
• "The Impressive" Pelvis Wesley, an Elvish impersonator

20-Person Battle Royal:
The Jolly Green Giant won a 20-person Battle Royal:
x Murdoch threw out Jake Blackheart after a wristlock in 0:03:39
x Wesley threw out Chad after a piledriver in 0:07:47
x Jolly threw out Kaelo in 0:08:41
x Trump threw out Massimo in 0:12:47
x Murdoch threw out Magnum in 0:13:47
x Von Krupp threw out Moore in 0:14:13
x Jakson threw out Hamato after a superkick in 0:20:21
x Stryker threw out Bad Bobby in 0:21:56
x Salamanca threw out Wesley after a backbreaker in 0:22:59
x Von Krupp threw out Catamaran after a hiptoss in 0:24:19
x Barton threw out Trump after a sunset flip in 0:26:12
x Stryker threw out Bearden in 0:26:48
x Barton threw out Von Krupp after a vertical suplex in 0:27:19
x Murdoch threw out Hendrix after a Samoan Drop in 0:30:43
x Salamanca threw out Stryker in 0:31:06
x Salamanca threw out Wolfie in 0:33:27
x Jolly threw out Murdoch in 0:37:46
x Jolly threw out Barton after a clothesline in 0:37:51
x Jolly threw out Salamanca after the Giant Bomb in 0:39:01
Rating: * 1/2

Cpl. Punishment vs Frank Nowinski

The Corporal comes out to "The Marine Corps Hymn" and gets on the microphone to tell the audience they're a bunch of maggots. If the men in the audience were real men they'd be in uniform. Then he makes an enthnic slur about his Polish opponent. Classy.

The Corporal hits a gutbuster and a backbreaker then works an extended bearhug. Nowinski finally breaks free and hits a clotheslines. He tries a suplex, but Punishment blocks and hits his own. Cobra clutch is locked in and Nowinski quickly submits, but Punishment keeps it locked in until the ref threatens to reverse the decision. He drops the unconcious Nowinski to the mat.

Cpl. Punishment made Frank Nowinski submit to the Punishment Due in 0:03:12.
Rating: 1/2*

Scott Free vs "Strongman" Rick Samson

Samson is from Minnesota and was the top champion of a regional organization out there. He looks like an old-time carnival strongman, hence his nickname. Scott Free is a young newcomer whose gimmick is that he's a cheapskate.

Free does some classic heel stalling to start. Back and forth match with Samson trying to use his power whille Free uses a mix of his amateur wrestling background and appropriately cheap tactics. Free get an inside cradle for two. He gets cocky though allow Samson to hit a spinebuster and lock in an armbar which gets the submission. The crowd really wasn't into this one.

Rick Samson defeated Scott Free via submission to an armbar in 0:06:54.
Rating: -1/4*


WCWF World Tag Team Title Match: The Executioners vs Soul Train (c)

The Executioners are a couple of fat guys dressed like executioners. Soul Train are the first black tag team champions in WCWF history.

Skull and Black Belt Douglas start out. Douglas uses some martial arts, but Skull stops that with some big double axhandles so Douglas tags in Porkchop Jones. They do some good double team moves and Skull has to tag out. Crossbones comes in and hits a power bomb for two. Tag to Douglas. Crossbones clotheslines him over the top and they brawl on the floor. Back in Crossbones gets a bulldog for two and legdrop for two more. Tag to Jones and Soul Train again shows good teamwork. Porkchop and Crossbones brawl until Crossbones counters a flying shoulderblock with a powerslam for two. Jones becomes your face in peril, taking a beating in the heel corner. Skull and Crossbones hit The Execution (Demolition Decapitation), but it only gets two.

Hot tag to Douglas and he dishes out the kicks, but gets hit with a DDT for two to stop the comeback. Power bomb gets two for the heels. Douglas ducks a clothesline and comes back with more kung fu. Tag to Porkchop. Big flying shoulderblock on Skull sets up the Harlem Shuffle (scissor kick > flying fistdrop) for thr...not quite.

Desperation powerslam by Skull gets two. Crossbones distracts the ref, causing him to miss a low blow. Crossbones gets the tag and an inverted power bomb for two and a half. Porkchop escapes another Execution and makes the hot tag to Douglas. He tosses around he Executioners with some judo throws and they are finally looking winded. Douglas dishes out chops and kicks and finally hits the Crane Kick to end this.

That Harlem Shuffle should have been the finish, but the crowd was into the match.

Soul Train (Black Belt Douglas and Porkchop Jones) defeated The Executioners (Skull and Crossbones) when Douglas pinned Crossbones with the Crane Kick in 0:21:53.
Rating: -** 3/4
(Soul Train retained the WCWF World Tag Team Titles.)


WCWF United States Title match: Eddie Fargo vs Jammin' Jimmy Blast (c)

Fargo who is a cocky guy from Memphis with a famous strut. Blast is a young, but very promising southern wrestler. Fargo goes for a low blow almost immediately, but Blast blocks and it clotheslines him. Bodyslam and a kneedrop sets up the Figure Four, but Fargo blocks that. They brawl and trade chops. Fargo's back suplex is countered with a bulldog. Blast hits a superplex, but Fargo begs for mercy only to sucker Blast into a low blow but he can't capitalize. Double clothesline spot has both men down.

Blast recovers first and works the knee, but gets cradled for two. More brawling. Fargo hits a flying kneedrop for two. A second one misses. Blast punches, kicks, and chops Fargo into obvilion and hits the Gourdbuster for the win. The crowd liked it.

Jimmy Blast pinned Eddie Fargo with the Gourdbuster in 0:08:57.
Rating: ** 1/2
(Jimmy Blast retained the WCWF United States Title.)

WCWF World Heavyweight Title: Randy "The Ram" Robinson vs The Ayatollah (c)

The Ayatollah comes out as usual waving the Iranian flag. He won the World Title back in 1980 during the height of the Iranian hostage crisis and has been the dominant heel champion of WCWF ever since. Ayatollah has faced and defeated pretty much all of the big names from the 1970s, and most haven't been seen since. Nobody has ever escaped his devastating Camel Clutch. It became clear to the fans last year that it was going to take someone new who could rise to the challenge. Enter Randy Robinson. The bleach-blonde muscular wrestler is young, popular, and hungry for success. He speaks with a geniune passion for wrestling, the humility of a work-class background, and pride in America that has resonated with fans. Combined with his winning streak during his nearly one year in the company it was no surprise that the WCWF Board of Directors signed this match. This isn't just the main event of the first Superclash, this is THE super clash!

The crowd comes unglued as "Metal Health" by Quiet Riot brings out the challenger, slapping hands with the fans and soaking up the cheers. The Iranian National Anthem is met with thunderous boos for the champion. Robinson goes for a big boot early, but Ayatollah ducks and hits a couple suplexes, followed by various submissions, not all of them legal.

Randy fights out of a bearhug and hits a back suplex. Power bomb gets two. A big legdrop misses. Ayatollah chokes away. Gutwrench suplex and more choking as the dastardly Iranian makes the most of the referee's five-count. Ayatollah finally goes for a cover, hoping he's taken the wind out of Robinson, but only gets two. And then he locks in the dreaded Camel Clutch! Robinson refuses to quit, but he's close enough to the ropes that he can reach one to save himself.

Robinson mounts a comeback. Clothesline, big boot, and a powerslam put The Ayatollah down. Randy climbs to the top rope, gives the signal, and comes flying off with his big diving headbutt, the Ram Jam...

...Ayatollah rolls out of the way! He puts the boots to Robinson and goes for a headlock, but Randy hit a back suplex to counter. Dropkick misses. Two gutwrench suplexes by the Ayatollah get two. Ayatollah tries to drag Randy around by his long blonde hair, but Robinson kicks him in the stomach. Piledriver gets two. Randy goes for another piledriver or power bomb, but Ayatalloh nails him with a low blow. Back suplex from the champion, into a bridge...1...2...3no!

Camel Clutch, this time in the middle of the ring should spell the end. Robinson struggles then looks like he might have passed out. The ref checks the arm: it falls, it falls again, it stays up! The crowd starts chanting "Randy!" and the challenger summons one last burst of energy...and breaks out of the Camel Clutch! The announcers can't believe it. The Ayatollah can't believe it. The crowd is on their feet going crazy!

The Ayatolloh goes for the Iranian flag, intent on using the flagpole as a weapon, clearly not concerned with the risk of disqualification after this turn of events. Robinson is up though and when the Ayatollah turns around with the flag he's met with a kick to the mid section. Several more follow then Robinson grabs the flag, snaps the flagpole over his knee, and throws it out of the ring. Big bodyslam and Randy heads to the top again. Ram Jam connects: 1...2...3!!!

Randy Robinson pinned The Ayatollah with the Ram Jam in 0:15:14.
Rating: ** 1/4
(Randy Robinson won the WCWF World Heavyweight Title.)

Robinson raises the World Title in triumph as the crowd chants his name. Confetti rains down from the ceiling and many of the face wrestlers come out of the locker room to celebrate with him, culminating in The Jolly Green Giant effortlessly hoisting Robinson onto his shoulder.

[LillaThrilla]

Background info on WCWF: the general idea here is WWF acquired AWA and JCP circa 1982. There is still some equivalent to the NWA and a bunch of small indys out there, but WCWF is the unquestioned #1 promotion. There is nobody to face them head to head. My plan is to 1-2 cards per month (TNM-time) until PPVs and a weekly TV show are phased in.

Background info on some of the wrestlers:

Bruiser Barton, Wolfie Brown, "The Tongan Terror" Isileli Kaelo, Sol Salamanca, and Mean Massimo are from Oliver Copp. Barton is similiar to Bruiser Brody. Massimo is akin to Salvatore Bellomo.

Rocky Hendrix is a jobber courtesy of the Enhancement Talent Generator plugin. Frank Nowinski is also a jobber (his last name is literally no-win-ski).

If you don't get the joke with Morris Minor and Ford Prefect, just Google it. Yes, Ford's finisher is the Prefect Plex.

The Supernauts are basically in the LOD/Roadwarriors role of awesome ass-kicking face tag team, but they're not based on anyone. I literally heard "Supernaut" for the first time, thought of Dreadnaut (as in a battleship) and Huguenot (as in the religious group) and boom, tag team. Dreadnaut is so so tough he has no fear i.e. dreads not and Huguenot is huge, is he not?

Chad Too Badd and Pelvis Wesley are the Southpaw Regional Wrestling characters. Wesley is literally just a slightly tweaked Honky Tonk Man export. Lance Catamaran is inspired by the Southpaw announcer (and hails from Utica), although his personality is tweaked a bit.

Eddie Beardon is kind of a stand-in for Bad News Brown, although only in terms of character.

The Jolly Green Giant is basically Andre with a sponsorship gimmick, less of an accent, and better health.

I needed a parody of Donald Trump for IHLW. I thought of the Dupps (because Dupp and Trump sound vaguely alike) and picked Stan Dupp because Trevor Murdoch was active in NWA. It occurred to me that "Man" and "Stan" rhyme, hence "The Million Dollar" Stan Trump basically an alternate version of Ted DiBiase (this universe is not so strange that Donald Trump became a pro wrestler).

Cpl. Punishment is obviously a parody of Sgt. Slaughter, except a little better in the ring and he doesn't have a GI Joe toy deal so he's just an asshole drill instructor who occasionally spouts Cold War jingoism.

Scott Free is basically Mike Rotundo's IRS gimmick, but instead of being a tax worker he's a tax cheater and generally an annoying young jerk.

"Strongman" Rick Samson is an old character of mine originally created as a referee who for some reason I gave a backstory to that he was a retired wrestler. He always had the "Strongman" gimmick as a play on his name (as in Samson & Delilah).

Soul Train is this universe's equivalent to Soul Patrol (Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas) who were WWF tag champs during this time. Soul Black Belt Douglas is the living embodiment of "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas. Porkchop Jones is a mix of Porkchop Cash and Special Delivery Jones.

Eddie Fargo is inspired by Jackie Fargo, with a touch of Jerry Lawler.

Jammin' Jimmy Blast was an e-wrestler in the 90s (not my creation). Basically, he's Arn Anderson, but with little touches of Ric Flair and Jimmy Garvin.

Randy "The Ram" Robinson is based on Mickey Rourke's character in "The Wrestler" and is filling the Hulk Hogan role, but he's not intended as a mirror universe Hulk Hogan. The actual mirror universe Hulk Hogan will make his debut later this year and it will be very obvious.

Although he's name after the character in "The Wrestler", The Ayatollah here is not some vague foreign-looking guy named Bob pretending to be Iranian. This is our universe's Iron Sheik with a different name and better in-ring skills. Also, unlike our universe where Sheik failed to beat Backlund for the WWF Title 1980 and only won the title in 1983 as a transitional champion between Backlund and Hogan, here Sheik/Ayatollah won it in 1980 and had probably the greatest heel title reign in wrestling history up to that point.

[LillaThrilla]

WCWF Wrestling at the Chase - February 11, 1984
Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, MO

Some of these matches were taped for local TV.

John Murdoch pinned Buck Hamato with the Alpha Mike Foxtrot in 0:10:05.
Rating: ** 1/2

The West German Express (Baron Von Kaiser and Markus Von Krupp) defeated Ken Moore and Korey Miranda when Von Krupp pinned Moore with a German suplex in 0:15:35.
Rating: 3/4*

Jake Blackheart pinned Chad Too Badd after a belly-to-belly suplex in 0:05:04.
Rating: -3/4*

Pelvis Wesley and Eddie Fargo defeated Wolfie Brown and Frank Nowinski when Fargo pinned Nowinski with the Thundering Forearm in 0:14:14.
Rating: * 1/2

The Southern Maulers (Texas Mauler and Missouri Mauler) defeated The Motorway Gents (Morris Minor and Ford Prefect) when Missouri made Prefect submit to the State of Misery in 0:07:28.
Rating: 1/2*

Handicap-Match:
The Jolly Green Giant defeated J.C. Magnum and Darren Rollins when Jolly pinned Rollins with the Giant Bomb in 0:03:25.
Rating: DUD

Soul Train (Black Belt Douglas and Porkchop Jones) defeated The Freedom Fighters (Lexus Krueger and Kronos Krueger) when Porkchop pinned Lexus after a running powerslam in 0:12:08.
Rating: -* 1/4
(Soul Train retained the WCWF Tag Team Titles.)

This was the The Freedom Fighters' debut. Their reputation as the best tag team in the history of South Africa got them a title shot in their WCWF debut.

Rick Samson and Jimmy Blast battled to a draw in 0:20:00.
Rating: ****
(Jimmy Blast retained the WCWF United States Title.)

The Ayatollah and Randy Robinson battled to a double countout in 0:17:42.
Rating: *
(Randy Robinson retained the WCWF World Heavyweight Title.)

[LillaThrilla]

WCWF TV Taping - February 14, 1984
The Omni, Atlanta, GA

Three weeks of matches for WCWF's syndicated programming was taped at this event.

Eddie Fargo pinned Rocky Hendrix after a low blow in 0:06:40.
Rating: -1/4*

Stroker Ace pinned Morris Minor with the Ace Crusher in 0:07:11.
Rating: -* 3/4

Ace is a Georgia native so was particularly popular with the crowd, especially the ladies. After the match, he picked one to leave the arena with him.

Isileli Kaelo pinned Frank Nowinski with the Kick of Fear in 0:03:19.
Rating: *

Sol Salamanca pinned Darren Rollins after a running forearm smash in 0:06:36.
Rating: * 3/4

The Supernauts (Dreadnaut and Huguenaut) defeated Scott Free and J.C. Magnum when Huguenaut defeated Magnum by disqualification in 0:05:37.
Rating: -1/4*

Finding his normal tactics weren't working, Magnum had his valet, Veronica, grab a wooden folding chair from ringside. Huguenaut is a tough guy, but having a chair shattered over your head enough to drop just about anyone. Magnum then ran for his life before while Veronica ran interference on Dreadnaut to aid his escape. Dreadnaut turned to confront Scott Free tried pleading innocent. Dreadnaut considered it for a moment then leveled Free with a Broadside before tending to a dazed Huguenot. Magnum may have just made the biggest mistake of his young career!

Cpl. Punishment made Korey Miranda submit to the Punishment Due in 0:06:34.
Rating: -* 1/4

The Executioners (Skull and Crossbones) and The Southern Maulers (Texas Mauler and Missouri Mauler) battled to a double countout in 0:14:30.
Rating: -** 3/4

The two teams ended up brawling out of the ring.

Chris Reese pinned Ken Moore with the Bad Ending in 0:08:10.
Rating: * 1/2

Randy "The Ram" Robinson came out with the WCWF World Heavyweight Title around his waist for a promo. He said this was his first visit to Georgia and he's really enjoying it, with Atlanta in particular being a great place. He thanked the fans for their support and expressed his pride in bringing the world title back to the USA after it was held hostage for several years. Robinson was interupted by "The Million Dollar" Stan Trump. Trump congratulated Robinson on winning the title and becoming an American hero.
"And now since that business is take care of, name your price."
"Excuse me?"
"How much do you want for the World Heavyweight Title?"
Robinson stared at Trump incredulously. "It's not for sale."
"Lies. This is America - everything is for sale!"
"Not me and not this championship."
"I want that title. And what I want, I get."
"If you want this title you're going to have to earn it like anybody else."
And with that, Robinson left the ring and walked to the back. Trump shouted that he would make Robinson pay!

John Murdoch made Ford Prefect submit to the FUBAR in 0:09:27.
Rating: *
[Buck Hamato interfered against John Murdoch.]

Murdoch got the win with an armbar variant. Moments after the submission, "The Shaolin Dragon" Buck Hamato hit the ring and nailed Murdoch with his Shaolin Hammer flying kick. Hamato apparently didn't much care for his loss to Murdoch in St. Louis. The two had also come to blows during the battle royal at Superclash.

The Midnight Resistance (Carl Stryker and Brett Hale) defeated The Freedom Fighters (Lexus Krueger and Kronos Krueger)
when Stryker defeated Kronos when Kronos passed out in a sleeperhold in 0:07:15.
Rating: 1/4*
[Jake Stryker interfered against Lexus Krueger.]
[Jake Stryker interfered against Kronos Krueger.]

It was a battle of teams with military gimmicks and the Atlanta crowd firmly behind the Americans. Carl Styker's father, Jake, is a retired WCWF wrestler who is mentoring his son in a managerial role that see him dishing out interference more often than it he dishes out verbal advice. Once again the South Africans put up a good fight, but the are off to a rough start.

As The Midnight Resistance left the ring, The Freedom Fighters attacked them from behind. After knocking down Hale and the younger Stryker, the Kruegers pulled up the mats around the ring and gave Jake Stryker a chokeslam-powerbomb combo on the exposed floor. Referees, officials, and other wrestlers rushed to intervene before any further damage could be done. Jake Stryker had to be taken out of the arena on a stretcher. This attack was a sudden and shocking display of brutality by the newcomers.

This match and subsequent attack aired on the second episode. On the third episode it was announced that The Freedom Fighters had been fined for their post-match assault on Jake Stryker. Carl Stryker vowed to avenge his father.

Chad Too Badd pinned Lance Catamaran with the Badd Times in 0:09:32.
Rating: *

Bruiser Barton pinned Markus Von Krupp with the Big Boot in 0:06:41.
Rating: 3/4*

Jimmy Blast defeated Wolfie Brown by countout in 0:07:55.
Rating: **
(Jimmy Blast retained the WCWF United States Title.)

The crowd felt torn between the two wrestlers in this match. Blast is widely considered the top Southern wrestler today, but Wolfie is something of a guilty pleasure and hails from Alabama. Before the match, he insisted on serenading the crowd with an impressively bad rendition of "Rhinestone Cowboy." The finish came when Blast clotheslined Brown out of the ring. Wolfie, a bit dazed from the tumble and never the brightest crayon in the box, got confused and distracted by the fans cheering for him to get back in the ring and failed to notice the referee counting him out.

[LillaThrilla]

WCWF TV Taping - March 6, 1984
Agricultural Hall, Allentown, PA

Isileli Kaelo pinned Korey Miranda with the Kick of Fear in 0:02:18.
Rating: DUD

Mean Massimo pinned Darren Rollins after a flying elbowdrop in 0:05:04.
Rating: *

Lance Catamaran pinned Rocky Hendrix with a bridging back suplex in 0:09:11.
Rating: -*

Stan Trump made Everette Knight submit to the Million Dollar Dream in 0:05:18.
Rating: DUD

J.C. Magnum pinned Scott Free with the Magnum SK in 0:04:14.
Rating: 1/4*
[Veronica interfered against Scott Free.]

At the last taping, Magnum thought it was a good idea to shatter a wooden chair over the head of one of the Supernauts. Magnum made a quick escape, leaving his partner for the match - Scott Free - to pay the price. Free wanted payback on Magnum, but it was not to be as Magnum scored a win with his superkick, aided by interference from his valet. The victors had no time to celebrate because out came The Supernauts! Magnum and Veronica were able to escape through the crowd. In a subsequent interview, The Supernauts warned Magnum he can't run forever. They will get their hands on him and advised him to find someone willing to share a beating.

Rick Samson defeated Ford Prefect by countout in 0:11:35.
Rating: 3/4*

Prefect walked out of the match.

Chris Reese pinned Frank Nowinski with the Bad Ending in 0:18:00.
Rating: * 1/4

The Executioners (Skull and Crossbones) and The Southern Maulers (Texas Mauler and Missouri Mauler) battled to a double countout in 0:11:41.
Rating: -**

For the second taping in a row, Executioners vs Maulers turned into a wild brawl that spilled out of the ring.

Jimmy Blast made Pelvis Wesley submit to a figure-four leglock in 0:06:20.
Rating: ** 1/2
(Jimmy Blast retained the WCWF United States Title.)

Baron Von Kaiser pinned Black Belt Douglas after a backbreaker in 0:08:03.
Rating: -1/2*

Douglas' kung fu was no match for the Baron's power. In a subsequent interview, The West German Express challenged Soul Train to put their tag titles on the line because of this match.

Eddie Bearden pinned Sol Salamanca after a powerslam in 0:06:27.
Rating: * 1/2

Jake Blackheart pinned Ken Moore after a bulldog in 0:03:04.
Rating: *

The Freedom Fighters (Lexus Krueger and Kronos Krueger) and Buck Hamato defeated The Midnight Resistance (Carl Stryker and Brett Hale) and John Murdoch
when Hamato pinned Murdoch after a top-rope DDT in 0:10:16.
Rating: 1/2*

Murdoch went for his Alpha Mike Foxtrot (super Death Valley Driver), but The Shaolin Dragon fought his way out and was able to deliver a DDT off the top instead.

Randy Robinson defeated Cpl. Punishment by disqualification in 0:05:07.
Rating: -* 3/4
(Randy Robinson retained the WCWF World Heavyweight Title.)
[Isileli Kaelo interfered against Randy Robinson.]

Punishment's win streak earned him a World Title shot, but we'll never know if he was capable of scoring the upset win here because "The Tongan Terror" Isileli Kaelo stormed the ring mid-match and leveled Randy Robinson with the Kick of Fear! Why had he done this? The answer became clear when moments later Stan Trump followed in Kaelo's wake, laughing maniacally on his way to the ring. The Tongan Terror pounded away on The Ram who tried to fight back, but was too dazed from being kicked in the head. Meanwhile, Cpl. Punishment seemed conflicted about whether to be a jerk and join in the beatdown, or stop a foreigner from assaulting an American hero. He seemed poised to take the neutral option and just walk away, but Trump presented a fistful of cash. Punishment took a moment to think about it then took the money! Robinson seemed like he might finally fight off Kaelo, only to have the Corporal lock on the Punishment Due. Who should come to the rescue of the World Champion, but The Jolly Green Giant?! His arrival sent Trump and Punishment scurrying like cockroaches, but Kaelo was willing to fight. A Giant clothesline sent him out of the ring though and Trump called him off.

Upcoming Televised Shows
3/27/1984 - TV Taping, Allentown, PA
4/17/1984 - TV Taping, Allentown, PA
4/23/1984 - MSG Show

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WCWF TV Taping - March 27, 1984
Agricultural Hall, Allentown, PA

Carl Stryker pinned Carmine Gardner with the Final Strike in 0:05:04.
Rating: -1/4*

Stryker vowed to avenge his father being put out of action by The Freedom Fighters.

Scott Free pinned Walton Baker with the Free Ride in 0:07:22.
Rating: -1/4*

Handicap-Match:
The Jolly Green Giant defeated Darren Rollins and Rocky Hendrix when Jolly pinned Rollins with the Giant Bomb in 0:03:24.
Rating: -*

Markus Von Krupp pinned Korey Miranda with the Krupp Werks in 0:04:20.
Rating: -*

Krupp used his running forearm smash to with the match. He then reiterated the challenge made by his tag team partner, Baron Von Kaiser, to Soul Train.

Porkchop Jones pinned Everette Knight with the Special Delivery in 0:04:23.
Rating: -* 3/4

While Black Belt Douglas has the flashy martial arts, the other half of Soul Train is all power and he showed it off hear, finishing with a shoulderbreaker. Soul Train then accepted the challenge from The West German Express to put their tag titles on the line.

Lance Catamaran pinned Frank Nowinski with the Sail Away in 0:05:39.
Rating: -3/4*

The Southern Maulers (Texas Mauler and Missouri Mauler) defeated The Motorway Gents (Morris Minor and Ford Prefect)
when TX Mauler made Prefect submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:09:24.
Rating: -3/4*

After the match, the Maulers were attacked by The Executioners. The two teams have faced off twice this year, both times ending in a double countout.

Cpl. Punishment defeated Bobby Jackson when Bobby Jackson passed out in the Punishment Due in 0:07:24.
Rating: DUD

Randy Robinson confronted Cpl. Punishment after the match. Robinson called Punishment a traitor and sellout for his recent actions. The Corporal responded that America is the land of opportunities. He was given an opportunity and he decided to take it. The Marine Corps trained him to be ruthless and Robinson saw firsthand just how ruthless he can be. Robinson agrees Punishment is tough - tough like burnt steak, and just as disgusting! Robinson wants Punishment and The Tongan Terror in Madison Square Garden. "You're on! You and what army?" Out comes The Jolly Green Giant! He gets in the ring and stands next to Robinson with his arms crossed. The look on Corporal Punishment's face showed he realizes he may have just made a serious mistake, but to his credit he's no coward and made no attempt to back out of the match he just agreed to.

Kronos Krueger pinned Ken Moore with the Kronos Krippler in 0:03:10.
Rating: 3/4*

Lexus Krueger was at ringside for this match, but the two big South Africans didn't need to resort to cheating to clean up Moore. Kronos ended the match with a double power bomb, the second being of the sitout variety. Moore would have been slow getting up from that under normal circumstances, but then with the match over Lexus entered the ring. Kronos hoisted the hapless Moore on his shoulders and Lexus came flying off the top turnbuckle with a clothesline - their tag team finisher, the Decapitation Device. Carl Stryker and Brett Hale came running down to the ring before any further damage could be done and The Freedom Fighters bailed out of the ring. The Midnight Resistance challenged them to a fight right here, right now, but referees and officials came out to prevent any further hostilities. Needless to say, the Kronos and Lexus have certainly sent a message to the WCWF: they aren't playing nice and they're going to hurt people.

Mean Massimo and Rick Samson defeated Jake Blackheart and Eddie Bearden when Massimo pinned Blackheart with the Pasta Buster in 0:12:09.
Rating: ** 3/4

Isileli Kaelo pinned Chad Too Badd with the Kick of Fear in 0:04:47.
Rating: 3/4*

"Million Dollar" Stan Trump was at ringside for this match. After Badd was beaten, Kaelo waited for him to get up then leveled him with another Kick of Fear. With Chad laid out, Million Dollar Stan got in the ring and stuffed some money in Chad's mouth, telling him to use it for a haircut. "You've got bigger hair than my ex-mother-in-law!"

The Supernauts (Dreadnaut and Huguenaut) and John Murdoch defeated J.C. Magnum, Buck Hamato, and Pelvis Wesley
when Huguenaut pinned Wesley after a belly-to-belly suplex in 0:05:06.
Rating: 3/4*

J.C. Magnum continues to dodge The Supernauts. Every time he ended up in the ring with Dreadnaut or Hugenaut, Magnum immediately tagged out. As soon as the match was over, Magnum and Veronica hightailed it to the locker room.


Upcoming TV Tapings
4/17/1984 - TV Taping, Allentown, PA
5/8/1984 - TV Taping, Detroit, MI
5/29/1984 - TV Taping, Allentown, PA

MSG Show - 4/23/1984 (televised on the MSG Network)
"The Shaolin Dragon" Buck Hamato vs "The One Man Army" John Murdoch
No Countouts: The Executioners vs The Southern Maulers
The Freedom Fighters vs The Midnight Resistance
WCWF Tag Team Titles Match: The West German Express vs Soul Train (c)
Cpl. Punishment & "The Tongan Terror Isileli Kaelo w/ "Million Dollar" Stan Trump vs The Jolly Green Giant & Randy "The Ram" Robinson (WCWF World Heavyweight Champion)
Card subject to change. More matches TBA!

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WCWF TV Taping - April 17, 1984 (Part 1 - airing prior to the MSG Show)
Agricultural Hall, Allentown, PA

Willy Richter pinned Korey Miranda with the Earthshaker in 0:03:48.
Rating: DUD

Richter is a big man making his debut, finishing off his opponent with a big sitdown splash.

Non-Title Match:
Jimmy Blast pinned Carmine Gardner with the Gourdbuster in 0:04:30.
Rating: * 3/4

Blast stated he will be defending his US Title at the upcoming MSG Show.

Interview with The Supernauts. WCWF has ordered J.C. Magnum to face them at the MSG Show. If Magnum cannot find a partner for the match it will be a handicap match! The Supernauts are eager to finally get payback.

Wolfie Brown pinned Lance Catamaran with the Roundabout in 0:06:20.
Rating: * 1/2

Number-One-Contenders-Match:
Chris Reese pinned Mean Massimo with the Bad Ending in 0:15:24.
Rating: **** 1/4

"The Natural" deafeated WCWF's Italian icon in an excellent match. After the win, Reese said that he wants a gold belt around his waist to compliment his amazing abs.

MSG Show - 4/23/1984 - Additional Matches Announced
J.C. Magnum & ?? vs The Supernauts
WCWF United States Title Match: "The Natural" Chris Reese vs Jammin' Jimmy Blast (c)
Plus The Ayatollah returns to action!

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WCWF MSG Show - April 23, 1984
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY (aired on the MSG Network)

[Dark Match]:
Frank Nowinski pinned Ken Moore with the Polish Hammer in 0:05:10.
Rating: 3/4*

New WCWF interviewer Frank Gresham welcomes us to the show. He introduces WCWF World Heavyweight Champion Randy "The Ram" Robinson who is looking forward to facing off against "Million Dollar Stan's goon squad." Gresham wants to know what Robinson thinks of the board of directors' mandate that if Kaelo or Punishment pins or submits Robinson they will receive a title shot on in the main event of the USA Network special on June 9. Robinson replies that if either man can pin him they deserve the match, but he doesn't think that's going to happen.

The Supernauts vs J.C. Magnum (w/ Veronica) &

"Supernaut" by Black Sabbath brings out Dreadnaught and Huguenaut. J.C. Magnum, with Veronica, enters to the "Magnum: P.I. Theme" but wisely waits halfway to the ring. He must have found a partner, but who could it be? "Fault Line" by Deep Purple gives us the answer: WILLY RICHTER! The Supernauts exchange a look as they realize Magnum has gotten a serious tag team partner. Richter is a big man who may be more than a match for the Supernauts' power offense.

Magnum and Huguenaut start, but Magnum stalls then tags out so Huguenaut does too. Big lockup as we start in earnest. Back and forth as both guys take turns trying to get some offense in, with little effect. It's the proverbial unstoppable force colliding with the immovable object. They brawl and Dreadnaut finally goes for a powerslam, but it's countered with a lariat. Tag to Hugeuenaut who unsuccessfully tries to bring Richter down with some clotheslines. He tries a belly-to-belly suplex, but eats Richter's fist. Willy with a bearhug, but Huguenaut powers out of it. Huguenaut grabs a headlock, but Richter elbows out. Tag to Dreadnaut and The Supernauts use some teamwork. Double clothesline finally brings Ricther down, followed by a couple double bodyslams. As soon as Huguenaut is out of the ring though Richter catches Dreadnaut with a chokehold. Richter tries bodyslam, but Dreadnaut counters with a small package for two! Dreadnaut hits a side slam and works a cross knee lock. Big boot has no effect on Richter. Willy catches Dreadnaut in a long bearhug. Bodyslam and Richter goes for the Earthshaker, but Dreadnaut gets out of the way. As soon as Richter is on his feet, Dreadnaut hits the Broadside for two. Richter is breathing heavy and he tags Magnum. Dreadnaut tags Huguenaut in reponse, prompting Magnum to try to tag right back out, but Richter is having none of that. Magnum goes for the Magnum SK, but Huguenaut ducks it. Au Revoir sets up the High Cross for three.

The Supernauts (Dreadnaut and Huguenaut) defeated Willy Richter and J.C. Magnum when Huguenaut pinned Magnum with the High Cross in 0:11:37.
Rating: -* 1/2

After the match, The Supernauts shake hands with Richter as a sign of respect. He's by far been their biggest challenge so far in WCWF. Imagine if he a tag partner his size!

"Old School" Wolfie Brown vs The Ayatollah

Wolfie treats the fans to an enthusiatic, but terrible rendition of "America The Beautiful" before the match. The match itself was mostly a brawl. The Ayatollah dominated the match, hitting a big overhead belly-to-belly suplex to set up the dreaded Camel Clutch for a quick submission.

The Ayatollah made Wolfie Brown submit to the Camel Clutch in 0:05:20.
Rating: ** 1/4

The Midnight Resistance vs The Freedom Fighters

This is a rematch set up by The Freedom Fighters being sore losers and trying to cripple Jake Stryker, Carl's father and manager. Despite this, it was the South Africans who started off hot. Lexus hit a bit sholderblock on Carl Stryker right off the start and followed with a power bomb. Lexus choked Carl then went for the Lexus Crippler, but Stryker countered with a facerake. Tag to Kronos who hits a tilt-a-whirl slam and a double underhook piledriver for two. Kronos Krippler connects, but Carl gets a foot on the ropes. Flying shoulderblock misses, allowing Stryker to hit a gutwrench suplex and a flying legdrop for two. Vertical suplex, Gorilla press, and another gutwrench suplex gets two. Lexus hits a Sun City Slam on Hale for two then locks on a bearhug. Brett knees his way out and hits and inverted DDT for two. Lexus tags and The Freedom Fighters level Hale with a double clothesline. Double superplex follows. The heels knock Carl Stryker off the apron and set up for the choke slam / power bomb combo on Brett Hale like they used to put Jake Stryker out of action (although they hit the move on an exposed concerete floor). That brings out Jake from the back. He can't get to the ring in time to stop the move, but Jake breaks up the ensuing pinfall by hitting Kronos in the back with his cane.

The Freedom Fighters (Lexus Krueger and Kronos Krueger) defeated The Midnight Resistance (Carl Stryker and Brett Hale) when Kronos defeated Hale by disqualification in 0:07:01.
Rating: -1/2*
[Jake Stryker interfered against Kronos Krueger.]

Kronos goes after Papa Stryker and Carl comes in to help his father, but Lexus intercepts. He chokes Carl then turns it into the Lexus Crippler onto the fallen Brett Hale. Meanwhile, Kronos grabs the cane from Jake Stryker. Kronos cracks the cane over Jake's head to lay him out as well. The Freedom Fighters toss Jake's body on top of Carl and Brett then take a moment to pose with their proverbial hunting trophies, to the jeers of the crowd. Lexus and Kronos leave the ring, taking Jake's cane with them. The Midnight Resistance help Jake Stryker, who is bleeding from the head after the cane shot, to the back for medical attention.

Mean Massimo vs "Big Bad" Eddie Bearden

Massimo is a local favorite for his Italian heritage. Bearden is also a local, hailing from Harlem. Lots of brawling to start, with the match spilling out on the floor. Once back in the ring, things shift into a more traditional match. Bearden powerslam sets up the Big Bad Bomb (Vader Bomb), but Massimo gets his foot on the ropes. Bad Attitude is countered with an inside cradle for two. Flying elbowdop gets two for Massimo. A couple t-bone suplexes set up the Pasta Buster to finish.

Mean Massimo pinned Eddie Bearden with the Pasta Buster in 0:07:50.
Rating: ** 1/2

Frank Gresham is in the back The Midnight Resistance to check on the status of Jake Stryker. Brett and Carl are fuming. Carl says his father wasn't supposed to be here tonight because he wasn't cleared by doctors for a return to action, even as a manager. Now they're going to the hospital to make sure Jake does not have a fractured skull to go along with his injured back. Carl promises things between The Midnight Resistance and The Freedom Fighters are far from over!

No Countouts: The Southern Maulers vs The Executioners

After the first two meetings between these teams ended in double countouts, this match was made to avoid a threepeat. This was another ugly brawl, in and out of the ring.

No-Countout-Match:
The Southern Maulers (Texas Mauler and Missouri Mauler) defeated The Executioners (Skull and Crossbones) when Missouri made Crossbones submit to the State of Misery in 0:12:36.
Rating: -** 1/2

"The One Man Army" John Murdoch vs "The Shaolin Dragon" Buck Hamato

Hamato unleashes some strikes to start. Asai moonsault bodyblock gets two. Murdoch catches Hamato in an airplane spin, but after a few rotations The Shaolin Dragon slips out and drops Murdoch with a dragon screw legwhip. Back fist misses and a double clothesline puts both men down. Dueling strikes following, with both men trading a variety of punches, slaps, and chops until Hamato delivers a karate chop to Murdoch's head followed by the great martial arts move known as a gutwrench suplex for two.

Murdoch ducks a jumping side kick, but misses on a tackle. Pumphandle backbreaker gets two. Buck comes back with spinning headscissors and a double arm DDT for two. Hamato unleashes a series of palm strikes then connects with the Shaolin Hammer Kick for two and a half.

Diving headbutt misses and Murdoch locks in a sleeper to catch his breath. Hamato slowly works his way to the ropes to break the hold. Murdoch's wheelbarrow facebuster is countered with a Victory roll for two. Moonsault gets two more. Shaolin Dragon Sleeper attempt is blocked. Murdoch doubles Hamato over with a sold kick to the stomach then hits the ropes and spears him to the mat. Sierra Tango Foxtrot applied, but Hamato is able to get to the ropes. Murdoch puts Hamato on the turnbuckle then bids him adios...

John Murdoch pinned Buck Hamato with the Alpha Mike Foxtrot in 0:13:58.
Rating: *** 1/4

WCWF World Tag Team Titles: The West German Express vs Soul Train (c)

Black Belt Douglas starts off with some kung fu on Markus Von Krupp, but walks into a spinebuster. Douglas backdrops out of a double underhook move attempt, but misses a spinning thrust kick and receives a gorilla press.

Douglas tags out to Porkchop Jones who comes charging in and tackles Krupp. Bodyslam and a running powerslam gets two. Krupp goes for the eyes and follows with a powerslam. Tag to Baron Von Kaiser who comes in with a flying kneedrop, but Jones rolls out of the way. Porkchop goes for a clothesline, but Kaiser ducks and connects with one of his own. Kaiser tosses Jones and they brawl on the floor. Krupp sneaks around and the heels level Porkchop with the West German Lariat (double running lariat). Kaiser rolls Jones back into the ring and goes for the pinfall...

...and gets 2 1/2. The crowd is cheering on a Soul Train. Kaiser tries a bodyslam, but gets cradled for two. Powerslam by Porkchop for two then he drops a knee for two more. Jones hits the ropes, but runs into a big boot. Baron unleashes some helachious chops, but drives his opponent into his own corner. Douglas tags himself in and comes flying in with a karate chop and unleashes his kung fu. Kaiser needs to tag out, but Douglas cuts him off with a legsweep.

And here come The Freedom Fighters! They hurry to ringside where Lexus distracts the ref. Kronos has the cane he took from Jake Stryker earlier in the night. Douglas readies the Crane Kick, but Kronos smashes him in the head with the cane! Kaiser hits a German suplex while Krupp cuts off Porkchop Jones. The ref sees the pinfall...

The West German Express (Baron Von Kaiser and Markus Von Krupp) defeated Soul Train (Black Belt Douglas and Porkchop Jones)
when Von Kaiser pinned Douglas with a German suplex in 0:10:39.
Rating: -* 1/4
(The West German Express won the WCWF Tag Team Titles.)
[Kronos Krueger interfered against Black Belt Douglas.]

Soul Train's year-long reign as tag champs comes to an end at the hands of The Freedom Fighters, but why did they get involved?

WCWF United States Title Match: "The Natural" Chris Reese vs Jammin' Jimmy Blast (c)

Chain wrestling to start, but it devolves into a brawl. Blast hits a brain buster and goes for a piledriver, but Reese blocks it. Inverted atomic drop sets up a double arm DDT, but Blast blocks it. They trade hammerlocks. Reese goes for the torture rack, but Blast elbows him in the head. More counters and reversals lead to Blast getting a backslide for two in our first pinfall attempt...for two. Blast chops Reese down and drops a knee for two.

Reese kicks Blast low to take control. He hits a brain buster of his own and heads to the top rope. When Blast gets to his feet he gets hit with a flying Frankensteiner for two. Bad Ending is blocked so Reese goes to a piledriver instead - for two. Short clothesline and a flying splash for two. Blast comes back with a dropkick and the Gourdbuster...

...for 2 1/2! Blast unleashes the knifehand chops again and puts Reese on the top rope. He wants the Blaster (top-rope piledriver), but Reese fights back and is able to turn the tables and hit a double underhook superplex instead. Bad Ending connects this time...

for 2 1/2! Reese has words with the referee about his count after that one. Reese goes for a powerbomb, Blast counters with a backdrop, and Reese turns that into a sunset flip for two. Cobra clutch slam gets two for Reese. Reese hits the ropes, but gets met with a shoulderblock. Brain buster sets up the Gourdbuster, but the bell rings before he can hit the move.

Chris Reese and Jimmy Blast battled to a time limit draw in 0:20:00.
Rating: **** 1/4
(Jimmy Blast retained the WCWF United States Title.)

As Blast is handed the US Title he looks clearly dissatisfied about not being able to finish off his opponent. Then Reese gets in his face, saying Blast got saved by a slow count. The ref has to step in to prevent a fight. It looks like matters aren't settled between these two!

The Jolly Green Giant & Randy "The Ram" Robinson (WCWF World Heavyweight Champion) vs
Cpl. Punishment & "The Tongan Terror" Isileli Kaelo (w/ "Million Dollar" Stan Trump

Kaelo and Robinson start, with a long fight over the test of strength. They trade blows, seemingly to little effect. Dropkick by Robinson followed by a flying axhandle, but the champ can't bring the Tongan down so he tags the Giant.

Jolly comes in, but Kaelo isn't backing down and fires away with strikes that have little effect. Jolly puts a stop to that with a big brain chop to stun the Tongan, who tags out.

The Corporal is the one to take the punishment in this case, as Jolly pounds away on him and after a minute of that Punishment has had enough and tags out.

Kaelo comes in with a spinning heel kick, to no effect. Now it's the Tongan's turn to get used as a punching bag. The Giant pounds him down and drops an elbow for two. He needs a break and tags out. Kaelo tags as well.

Robinson and Punishment lock up. The Corporal goes for a bearhug, but Robi nson stops that with an earringer and hits a powerslam. Vertical suplex sets up an elbowdrop, but Punishment rolls out of the way. Facerake allows Punishment to hit a backbreaker and he goes for the Punishment Due, but Robinson blocks it. Brawling ensues, with Robinson getting the upper hand. The Corporal has had enough and makes the tag.

Kaelo comes in with a flying side kick, but Robinson dodges it. The Ram connects with a clothesline and goes for a powerslam, but it's blocked. More brawling, with the strikes having more of an effect on both men now. Punishment comes in without a tag to hit Robinson from behind. That draws The Jolly Green Giant into the ring.

Giant catches Punishment by the throat and signals for the Giant Bomb, but the Corporal tries to block it. Stan Trump gets on the apron and distracts the ref long enough for a kick to the groin! That's a hard shot for any man, giant or not, and then Punished repeatedly kicks Jolly in the knee. Kaelo sends Robinson crashing into his partner then takes out the Giant from behind with a chop block. The heels are able to hit a double clotheslines on the staggered Giant, sending him tumbling out of the ring.

The referee tries to restore order as the heels double team Robinson. As as a result, the ref misses Million Dollar Stan sneak up on the Giant and hit him with a chair on the already weakened knee! The referee finally gets Cpl. Punishment out of the ring, but the damage is done as Isileli Kaelo pounds away on the champion and hits the Kick of Fear. Jolly is down and out on the floor and can't make the save. The ref counts...1...2...Stan Trump grabs Robinson's leg to prevent him from kicking out!

Isileli Kaelo and Cpl. Punishment defeated The Jolly Green Giant and Randy Robinson when Kaelo pinned Robinson with the Kick of Fear in 0:15:05.
Rating: -**
[Stan Trump interfered against The Jolly Green Giant.]

It took dirty tricks and interference, but "The Tongan Terror" Isileli Kaelo has pinned the WCWF World Heavyweight Champion!


Card rating: 1/2*

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WCWF TV Taping - April 17, 1984 (Part 2 - airing after to the MSG Show)
Agricultural Hall, Allentown, PA

Joachim Farkas made Everette Knight submit to the Hungarian Claw in 0:03:20.
Rating: DUD

"The Hungarian Wolfman" makes his WCWF debut. Farkas went into a frenzy with lots of scratching and biting before finishing his opponent with a stomach claw hold.

Eddie Bearden pinned Walton Baker with the Bad Attitude in 0:04:24.
Rating: DUD

Ford Prefect pinned Darren Rollins with the Prefect Plex in 0:06:13.
Rating: 1/4*

A rare win for one half of The Motorway Gents.

Pelvis Wesley pinned Ken Moore with the Shake Rattle 'n' Roll in 0:06:07.
Rating: 3/4*

Rick Samson made Scott Free submit to the Body Vice in 0:08:10.
Rating: ** 1/4

Stroker Ace pinned Gonzalo Hicks with the Ace Crusher in 0:05:26.
Rating: DUD

Eddie Fargo pinned Ignacio Mercer with the Thundering Forearm in 0:07:41.
Rating: 1/4*

Chad Too Badd pinned Frederic Clay with the Badd Times in 0:06:02.
Rating: DUD

Bobby Jackson pinned Sol Salamanca with the Jackson Five in 0:08:29.
Rating: ** 1/2


Upcoming Major Events & TV Tapings
5/8/1984 - TV taping
5/29/1984 - TV taping
6/9/1984 - WCWF on the USA Network (national cable TV special)
6/19/1984 - TV taping

WWF on the USA Network Lineup
WCWF United States Title: "The Natural" Chris Reese vs Jammin' Jimmy Blast (c) - 30 minute time limit instead of 20 minutes
WCWF World Heavyweight Title: "The Tongan Terror" Isileli Kaelo vs Randy "The Ram" Robinson
More matches TBA!

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WCWF TV Taping - May 8, 1984
Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI

Joachim Farkas made Frank Nowinski submit to the Hungarian Claw in 0:05:19.
Rating: 1/4*

The Midnight Resistance (Carl Stryker and Brett Hale) defeated The Executioners (Skull and Crossbones) when Stryker pinned Crossbones after a roundhouse punch in 0:06:19.
Rating: -** 1/4

The Resistance cut a promo before their match against The Freedom Fighters.

Willy Richter pinned Ken Moore with the Earthshaker in 0:03:24.
Rating: -*

Wolfie Brown pinned Gonzalo Hicks with the Roundabout in 0:11:13.
Rating: 1/2*

Wolfie entered to Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" for a bit of cheap heat.

The Detroit Connection (Joe Dean and Steve Hecker) defeated The Motorway Gents (Morris Minor and Ford Prefect) when Hecker pinned Minor with the Body Wrecker in 0:06:29.
Rating: 1/4*

WCWF debut of "The Mechanic" Joe Dean and Steve "The Wrecker" Hecker in their hometown.

The Ayatollah defeated Everette Knight when Knight passed out in the Camel Clutch in 0:03:43.
Rating: -1/4*

Eddie Bearden pinned Korey Miranda after the Ghetto Blaster in 0:02:07.
Rating: 1/4*

Miranda went for a knockout punch he calls Miranda's Right, but he missed and Bearden responded with a big enziguiri for the win.

Bruiser Barton pinned Frederic Clay after a running powerslam in 0:03:40.
Rating: ** 1/2

Soul Train (Black Belt Douglas and Porkchop Jones) and Bobby Jackson defeated The Freedom Fighters (Lexus Krueger and Kronos Krueger) and J.C. Magnum
when Porkchop pinned Magnum with the Special Delivery in 0:08:51.
Rating: -1/4*

The referee struggled to keep control of this match, as neither Soul Train nor The Freedom Fighters were particularly inclined to follow the tag rules. At one point The Freedom Fighters even tried to walk out of the match, but Soul Train went after them and the two teams fought back to the ring.

Rick Samson made Darren Rollins submit to the Body Vice in 0:02:30.
Rating: *

Jimmy Blast pinned Eddie Fargo with the Gourdbuster in 0:07:34.
Rating: ***
(Jimmy Blast retained the WCWF United States Title.)

Fargo's entrance music is "Strutter" by KISS which got a positive reaction from the crowd (Detriot Rock City and all that). But Eddie proceeded to use every trick in the book to make sure the crowd new he wasn't the good guy: stalling, strutting, harassing the crowd, using ever cheap trick in the book against his opponent. He even got a near fall with his feet firmly on the ropes for extra leverage.

Randy Robinson pinned Jake Blackheart with the Ram Jam in 0:09:04.
Rating: -* 1/4
(Randy Robinson retained the WCWF World Heavyweight Title.)
[Isileli Kaelo interfered against Randy Robinson.]

The Tongan Terror came down to ringside in effort to distract Robinson. When Blackheart dumped Robinson over the top rope, Kaelo tried to blindside the champ with the Kick of Fear. The Ram saw it coming this time, ducked, and introduced the Tongan's head to the ringspot a few times before powerbombing him on the floor to a huge pop from the crowd. Robinson returned to the ring and finished off Blackheart. After the match, Robinson got a mic and challenged Isileli Kaelo to get in the ring with him right now rather than waiting for the USA Network special! Kaelo looked like he was ready to take up the offer, but "Million Dollar" Stan Trump hurried to ringside to talk the Tongan down.

Taped Promos and Vignettes That Aired With These Matches On Syndication

• "The Natural" Chris Reese hanging out the beach in a speedo. He mocks Jimmy Blast's modest physique and promises he'll get the gold belt to go with his golden tan.
• Frank Gresham interviewed the "The One Man Army" John Murdoch about his plans after defeating "The Shaolin Dragon" Buck Hamato, but they were interrupted by a big Russian in a Soviet general's uniform who proceeded to attack Murdoch and injury his arm. The man glared at Gresham and called him an "American lap dog peddling capitalist lies" who should have his microphone shoved down his throat. Gresham stood his ground. Officials and The Midnight Resistance intervened before anybody else could get hurt. The Russian was escorted out of the building, but we presumably haven't seen the last of him.
• Frank Gresham interviewed The Freedom Fighters. They mocked The Midnight Resistance. "Jake Stryker got what was coming to him and we'll do the same to any other stupid old men who get in our way." Why did they cost Soul Train the Tag Team Titles? "We don't like their kind of people." He told viewers that "WCWF does not endorse the opinions just expressed by some of our wrestlers" and he abruptly ended the interview.
• Frank Gresham interviewed "Million Dollar" Stan Trump and "The Tongan Terror" Isileli Kaelo. Gresham questions the tactics used at Madison Square Gardnen, but Trump responds that this is American where you use whatever tactic you need to win because winning is the only thing that matters. Gresham asks about Kaelo's name (the Tongan wrestler apparently doesn't speak much English). Trump says his name translates to "God-given strength" and it's an apt name because he's naturally stronger than everyone else in WCWF, just like Trump is naturally better (and richer) than everyone else.
• Randy "The Ram" Robinson had the WCWF World Heavyweight Title around his waist while he was interviewed by Frank Gresham. Robinson says The Jolly Green Giant is recovering from the knee injury he suffered at Madison Square Garden. Jolly sends his thanks for all the get-well-soon cards children have sent him. Isileli Kaelo earned his title shot, by hook or by crook. Kaelo is a serious challenger, probably the second toughest challenge of Randy's career after only The Ayatollah. But he overcame The Iranian A-hole and he'll overcome The Tongan Terror too! He got to be the champ through hard work, not cheap tactics, and he's going to train harder than ever because he plans to be world champion for a long time.

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From The Dirt Sheets
The segment with John Murdoch being attacked and injured was improvised after Murdoch was injured in a match early in the taping. The match itself wasn't even used for TV because Murdoch was facing some enhancement talent and failed to kick out due from a pinfall due to his injury, resulting in a rather sizeable upset victory for Carmine Gardner. Murdoch is expected to miss the entire summer due to a legit elbow injury.

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WCWF TV Taping - May 29, 1984
Agricultural Hall, Allentown, PA

Bruiser Barton pinned Scott Free after a head and arm suplex in 0:06:51.
Rating: * 1/4

Jake Blackheart made Rocky Hendrix submit to the Blackout in 0:03:19.
Rating: DUD

Sol Salamanca made Gonzalo Hicks submit to the Toluca Sunset in 0:04:26.
Rating: ** 3/4

Salamanca usually finishes opponents with a flying European uppercut he calls the Toluca Sunrise, but here he debuted a new crossface submission to get the win. After the match, Salamanca gets a microphone. This is the first televised promo for the young, but talented Mexican wrestler - and currently the only Latino in WCWF. In heavily accented English, he challenges The Ayatollah for a match on the USA Network special! That's a rather bold challenge.

Lance Catamaran defeated Everette Knight via pinfall in 0:06:09.
Rating: DUD

This match spilled outside the ring. Catamaran introduced Knight's face to the guardrail and the ringpost then hit a bulldog on the floor. Catamaran then rolled his opponent back into the ring to make the pin.

The Southern Maulers (Texas Mauler and Missouri Mauler) defeated Carmine Gardner and Frederic Clay when TX Mauler made Gardner submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:07:47.
Rating: DUD

Stroker Ace pinned Darren Rollins with the Ace Crusher in 0:03:40.
Rating: 3/4*

The Motorway Gents (Morris Minor and Ford Prefect) defeated Ken Moore and Korey Miranda when Prefect pinned Moore with the Prefect Plex in 0:07:56.
Rating: DUD

The Gents pick up a rare win.

Mean Massimo pinned Pelvis Wesley with the Pasta Buster in 0:07:08.
Rating: ** 1/2

The West German Express (Baron Von Kaiser and Markus Von Krupp) defeated Ignacio Mercer and Frank Nowinski when Von Kaiser pinned Mercer after a swinging neckbreaker in 0:08:03.
Rating: DUD

Buck Hamato pinned Chad Too Badd after a brain chop in 0:08:15.
Rating: ***

Isileli Kaelo pinned Walton Baker with the Kick of Fear in 0:00:09.
Rating: *

This was a one move match - no lockup, just The Tongan Terror leveling his opponent with the Kick of Fear then pinned Baker with one foot on his chest. Stan Trump got in the ring and shoved a dollar in the hapless jobber's mouth as he lay prone on the mat. Million Dollar Stan declared Randy Robinson will be the staring at the ceiling on June 9th!

The Supernauts (Dreadnaut and Huguenaut) defeated The Executioners (Skull and Crossbones) when Huguenaut pinned Skull after a belly-to-belly suplex in 0:05:06.
Rating: -** 3/4

Randy Robinson, Jimmy Blast, and Carl Stryker defeated Cpl. Punishment, Chris Reese, and Kronos Krueger when Stryker defeated Kronos by disqualification in 0:09:10.
Rating: **
[Lexus Krueger interfered against Carl Stryker.]

Brett Hale and Lexux Krueger were at ringside for this match so it was really only a matter of time before something screw happened, especially because Lexus had Jake Stryker's cane in hand. Finally Kronos sent Stryker into the ropes where Lexus popped up with a well-timed headshot. Unfortunately for The Freedom Fighters, the referee saw it and called for the bell. With the match thrown out, pandemonium errupted. Brett Hale pulled Lexus off the apron and laid into him, but Kronos went to his partner's aid. Soul Train, in street clothes, came running out and attacked The Freedom Fighters. But that drew out The West German Express. Meanwhile, Stryker had recovered enough to join the ringside melee as well, a preview of things to come soon on the USA Network. While the eight man were fighting at ringside, Blast and Reese went brawling up the aisle while Robinson and Punishment squared off in the ring. All the while, the bell continued to ring in a futile plea for order.

Promos & Vignettes

• Frank Gresham interviews Soul Train. He wants to know if they're aware of The Freedom Fighters comments. They have, and Porkchop Jones calls them out as racists. This is America, not South Africa - "ain't no aparteid here.". Yeah, we got problems in this country and there are some "dumb honkey crackers" who want to blame it all on the black man. The Kruegers have a whoopin' coming their way. Black Belt Douglas promises to chop the Kruegers down to size.
• Frank Gresham interviews The West German Express. Did they know The Freedom Fighters would interfere against Soul Train? Baron Von Kaiser says they did not, but he's been in this business long enough to know not to look a gift horse in the mouth. The Freedom Fighters gave The West German Express an opportunity and they took it. Do The Germans have any problems with Soul Train? "Nein!" says Markus Von Krupp. They are respectable men, but "We give zem ze Werks like anybody else." Von Kaiser says they have the titles now and will do it whatever it takes to rule the tag team division for a long time.
• Jammin' Jimmy Blast cuts a promo on Chris Reese. He can see right through Reese - he's got talent, true, and some flashy moves, but there's nothing "natural" about him. Not his hair, not his tan, not his muscles. Blast may not have a six-pack, but when he drops Reese with a spinebuster or the Gourdbuster or locks him in the figure four the pain will be real enough.
• "The Natural" Chris Reese cuts a promo in response to Blast's. "Little Jimmy" is just jealous of Reese's physique and jealous of the attention Reese gets because of it. Reese promises a Bad Ending for "Little Jimmy" on the USA Network.
• Frank Gresham interviews The Jolly Green Giant. How's the knee? Jolly says his knee is much better, no thanks to "Million Dollar" Stan Trump. Jolly says he's normally a gentle giant, but when someone tries to hurt him that makes him angry. The Giant will be in the ring on June 9, but he thinks Million Dollar Stan is too afraid of him to meet him in the ring. Any advice for the kids watching at home? Stand up to bullies, don't let people physically hurt you, and eat your veggies!

Card rating: 3/4*


Upcoming Televised Events

WCWF on the USA Network - June 9, 1984 - Capital Center, Landover, MD
WCWF World Title Mach: "The Tongan Terror" Isileli Kaelo vs Randy "The Ram" Robinson (c)
Rematch for the WCWF United States Title (30-minute Time Limit): "The Natural" Chris Reese vs Jammin' Jimmy Blast (c)
Eight-man tag match: Soul Train & Midnight Resistance vs The West German Express & The Freedom Fighters
Sol Salamanca vs The Ayatollah
The Jolly Green Giant and The Detroit Connection will be in action.
The Russian wrestler who attacked and injured John Murdoch will debut.

TV Taping - June 19, 1984

From The Dirt Sheets
Rumor has it something big may happen soon regarding WCWF's TV programming. Currently all the shows are syndicated except for a few specials on closed-circuit TV or cable, but that may soon change.

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WCWF on the USA Network - June 6, 1984
Madison Square Garden, New York City

[Dark Match]: 20-Person Battle Royal:
Stan Trump won a 20-person Battle Royal:
x Willy Richter threw out Mean Massimo in 0:00:33
x Chad Too Badd threw out Gonzalo Hicks in 0:01:15
x J.C. Magnum threw out Bobby Jackson in 0:05:48
x Bruiser Barton threw out Eddie Bearden after a lariat in 0:06:21
x Stroker Ace threw out Lance Catamaran in 0:06:46
x Magnum threw out Stroker in 0:08:16
x Scott Free threw out Barton in 0:12:58
x Wolfie Brown threw out Richter after a spinebuster slam in 0:14:09
x Joachim Farkas threw out Wolfie in 0:14:36
x Rick Samson threw out Jake Blackheart in 0:16:48
x Chad Too Badd threw out Buck Hamato after a German suplex in 0:20:18
x Stan Trump threw out Samson in 0:22:19
x Trump threw out Chad in 0:23:07
x Trump threw out Farkas in 0:25:14
x Trump threw out Fargo in 0:25:16
x Pelvis Wesley threw out Darren Rollins in 0:28:41
x Wesley threw out Magnum in 0:31:05
x Trump threw out Free in 0:33:06
x Trump threw out Wesley in 0:34:15
Rating: * 1/4

The folks at home didn't see it, but those in attendance at the Garden were treated to a remarkable battle royal. The crowd was stunned when local favorite (especially of the Italian American portion of the audience) Mean Massimo got tossed almost immediately by Willy Richter. Later, Scott Free managed to dropkick Bruiser Barton from behind to send him out. Barton was pissed and Free's expression went from elation to fear at what he had just done. While all this was going on, "Million Dollar" Stan Trump had a cunning plan in action. First, he did his best to avoid too much attention from the other participants. Then when the field had been sufficiently whittled down, he proceeded to bribe most of the other participants. A handful of cash prompted Farkas and Fargo to eliminate themselves. Trump, Scott Free, and "Impressive" Pelvis Wesley turned on Darren Rollins and J.C. Magnum to reduce the field to three. Free and Trump had a conversation, with Free apparently looking for something other than money. He apparently got it and eliminated himself. That left Trump and Wesley, who raised their hands in triumph. The the latter apparently thinking - due to gullibility or just being an idiot - that there would be co-winners. Trump promptly turned on his erstwhile ally and tossed the Elivs impersonator to win the whole thing, cackling gleefully in the middle of the ring as boos rained down from the crowd.

After an intermission, Frank Gresham welcomes the TV audience to kick off this two-hour special. He runs down the card, ending by noting that we will be seeing the in-ring debut of the man who put John Murdoch out of action. The Soviet officer marches into view.
General: I break your army man. I vill break many more men here. I could easy break you if I vanted to.
Gresham stoically holds the mic out for the general, unflinching in the face of his threat.
General: Vhy do you not fear me, little man? You think you are tough guy?
Gresham: Sir, I am a former war correspondent. I have been to Vietnam and Cambodia and Afghanistan. I have literally been under fire. Probably by your countrymen on more than one occasion.
General: I can respect that. I call you Fearless Frank. You call me General Vinter. Soviets vill not send athletes to American Olympic games because you boycott Soviet Olympics. Soviet Union sends me instead. I bring cold war to doorstep of America. I bring you armageddon - be greatful is only proverbial.

General Winter pinned Frank Nowinski with the Nuclear Winter in 0:03:11.
Rating: 1/2*

Winter entered to the Soviet National Anthem and proceeded to destroyed Nowinski, ending with a devastating Death Valley Driver off the turnbuckle.

The Detroit Connection (Joe Dean and Steve Hecker) defeated The Motorway Gents (Morris Minor and Ford Prefect)
when Dean made Prefect submit to the Ignition Submission in 0:09:34.
Rating: *

"Fearless" Frank Gresham interviews Sol Salamanca. Why on earth would he challenge The Ayatollah?
Salamanca: When I watched wrestling as a boy, there was only one Hispanic wrestler in WCWF - "The Puerto Rican Powerhouse" Pedro Gonzalez. He was a trailblazer and my childhood hero. The Ayatollah crippled Pedro Gonzalez. I hoped to meet him one day, perhaps even have honor of teaming with him. But The Ayatollah took that from me. He is the man who ended the career of Gonzalez, and the careers of many other stars during his reign of terror. To see The Ayatollah finally be defeated was inspiring and I have been quietly training harder than ever. I feel I am finally ready.

The Ayatollah made Sol Salamanca submit to the Camel Clutch in 0:08:42.
Rating: *** 3/4

Credit to Sol Salamanca: nobody at the start of this year would have thought he could go eight minutes with The Ayatollah. He gave the Iranian a run for his money and even hit the Toluca Sunrise for a near fall. Salamanca went for his new Toluca Sunset submission, but The Ayatollah blocked it and mounted a comeback. Sol fought valiantly, but in the end he was just one more victim of the Camel Clutch. The Ayatollah kept the hold locked in after the bell and only released it when the referee threatened a reverse decision.

The Jolly Green Giant pinned Cpl. Punishment with the Giant Bomb in 0:05:08.
Rating: -***

The Jolly Green Giant wanted to get his hands on "Million Dollar" Stan Trump, but he got Trump's quasi-lackey Corporal Punishment instead. Punishment tried to play keep away in between taking cheap shots and trying to bring the big man down, but to no avail. It wasn't a technically pretty match, but the crowd was happy to see Jolly put the Corporal away.

The Midnight Resistance (Carl Stryker and Brett Hale) and Soul Train (Black Belt Douglas and Porkchop Jones)
defeated The West German Express (Baron Von Kaiser and Markus Von Krupp) and The Freedom Fighters (Lexus Krueger and Kronos Krueger )
when Douglas pinned Von Krupp with the Crane Kick in 0:15:37.
Rating: -* 3/4

The referee struggled to maintain order and enforce tags throughout this match. The Freedom Fighters attacked Soul Train as the ref was raising their hands after the match and more fighting ensued. This match has settled nothing.

Chris Reese pinned Jimmy Blast after an inside cradle in 0:23:15.
Rating: **** 1/4
(Chris Reese won the WCWF United States Title.)
[Eddie Fargo interfered against Jimmy Blast.]

Jammin' Jimmy and The Natural put on another excellent match. This deciding factor was something unexpected: the interference of three-time former US Champ Eddie Fargo. Thanks to Fargo's distrction, Reese rolled up up Blast with a handful of tights to win the title. The damage, Fargo strutted his way to the back.

Randy Robinson pinned Isileli Kaelo with the Ram Jam in 0:10:17.
Rating: 1/2*
(Randy Robinson retained the WCWF World Heavyweight Title.)
[Stan Trump interfered against Randy Robinson.]

Even with Million Dollar Stan lurking at ringside, The Ram was able to avoid the Kick of Fear and retain his title.


Card rating: *

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Pedro Gonzalez
"The Puerto Rican Powerhouse" Pedro Gonzalez is a one-time former WCWF World Heavyweight Champ and two-time former WCWF US champ. He is analogous to Pedro Morales. During a feud with The Ayatollah, Gonzalez suffered a legitimate career-ending neck injury. Although not in reality due to any negligence on the part of The Ayatollah, the injury was worked into the angle and only added to The Ayatollah's menace.

US Title History
WCWF and various other organizations it purchased used a variety of regional titles which were supplanted by a single United States Title. The various champions and a few other top contenders faced off in an 8-man single elimination tournament on July 4, 1979 at a supercard called The Great American Bash. Eddie Fargo, who entered the tournament as holder of the Central States Title, emerged as the first WCWF United States Champion. Subsequent title holders between Fargo's first reign and Blast's just-ended reign, in chronological order...
1980-1981 Pedro Fernandez
1981: Eddie Fargo (2), Pedro Fernandez (2)
1981-1982: Cpl. Punishment
1982: Rick Samson
1982-1983: Buck Hamato (vacated due to injury)
1983: Mean Massimo, Eddie Fargo (3), Bruiser Barton, Jake Blackheart

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WCWF TV Taping - June 19, 1984
Providence Civic Center, Providence, RI

Willy Richter and Pelvis Wesley defeated Mean Massimo and Wolfie Brown when Richter pinned Wolfie with the Earthshaker in 0:09:17.
Rating: * 3/4

General Winter pinned Rocky Hendrix with the Nuclear Winter in 0:03:27.
Rating: DUD

Bobby Jackson pinned Darren Rollins with the Jackson Five in 0:05:15.
Rating: 3/4*

J.C. Magnum pinned Ignacio Mercer with the Magnum SK in 0:06:30.
Rating: 1/4*
[Veronica interfered against Ignacio Mercer.]

Bruiser Barton defeated Scott Free by disqualification in 0:05:10.
Rating: *
[Isileli Kaelo interfered against Bruiser Barton.]

Before the match, footage was shown of Free eliminating Barton from a recent battle royal. Barton dominated this match until "The Togan Terror" Isileli Kaelo ran in and delivered the Kick of Fear.

Eddie Bearden pinned Everette Knight after a superplex in 0:04:09.
Rating: DUD

The Supernauts (Dreadnaut and Huguenaut) defeated Frederic Clay and Gonzalo Hicks when Dreadnaut pinned Clay with the Broadside in 0:05:46.
Rating: DUD

Joachim Farkas made Walton Baker submit to the Hungarian Claw in 0:06:13.
Rating: DUD

Rick Samson made Carmine Gardner submit to the Body Vice in 0:03:28.
Rating: * 3/4

The Executioners (Skull and Crossbones) defeated Korey Miranda and Ken Moore when Skull made Miranda submit to a bearhug in 0:08:41.
Rating: -* 3/4

Black Belt Douglas defeated Markus Von Krupp by disqualification in 0:08:48.
Rating: -*** 3/4
[Baron Von Kaiser interfered against Black Belt Douglas.]

This match was set up by Douglas scoring the pinfall on Von Krupp in the big eight-man tag match on the recent USA Network special. Porkchop Jones and Baron Von Kaiser were at ringside for the match which proved to be an ugly brawl that ended when Kaiser hit Douglas in the face with one of the Tag Team Titles. A brawl ensued between the two teams, only broken up by officials.

Eddie Fargo pinned Frank Nowinski with the Thundering Forearm in 0:07:52.
Rating: 3/4*


Promos & Vignettes

• Randy "The Ram" Robinson has the WCWF World Heavyweight Title around his waist. Hes says The Tongan Terror was one of the toughest opponents of his career. Robinson thanks the fans for their support and looks forward to learning who his next challenger will be.
• Vignette of "The Natural" Chris Reese posing and preening in front of full-length mirror wearing the United States Title. What a narcissist!
• Frank Gresham interviews Jammin' Jimmy Blast. Blast says that Reese is one cocky SOB, but gave him a run for his money. Then Eddie Fargo had to strut on out and get involved. Blast wants to know what Fargo's problem is. Gresham says lots of people are wondering the same thing and calls for Fargo to join them. He obliges but stops to do the Fargo Strut. "Less dancing, more talking" demands Blast. Fargo reminds everyone he was the inaugural WCWF United States Champion and has held the title three times. Blast reminds Fargo that Eddie had a title shot on this very program last month and be blew it. Blast calls Fargo a sore loser. Fargo retorts tha's if he can't be the champ he'll at least decide who gets to be the champ instead of him. Blast isn't championship material, but Reese is. Fargo puts over "The Natural" as the wrestler of the future. Blast tells Fargo he should have minded his own business. "I'll be seeing you soon - in the ring."
• Frank Gresham interviews The Midnight Resistance, Carl Stryker and Brett Hale. Carl's father, Jake, is recoering at home from the heinous acts of the "the so called Freedom Fighters." They still have something that belongs to Jake and Carl wants them to hand it over. Kronos and Lexus Kreuger attack The Midnights from behind and repeated hit Carl with his father's cane. Soul Train attacks The Freedom Fighters. The West German Express attacks Soul Train. The interview set is utter pandemonium as all sorts of items are knocked over, thrown, or broken in the ensuing melee. WCWF officials struggle to break up the fight. Security has to intervene as well. Gresham wonders aloud what it will take to settled the issues between these teams.
  

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Breaking News
WCWF has secured a popular wrestling time slot on TBS! "WCWF Saturday Night" will debut at 6:05 PM on July 14. There will be several "major announcements" as part of the inaugural broadcast.

MTV will air a 1/2 hour "Rock-n-Wrestling Special" on July 23. Details TBA.

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WCWF Saturday Night - July 14, 1984
The Omni, Atlanta Georgia (taped)

The show opens on Frank Gresham on a studio set.
Gresham: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the inaugural episode of WCWF Saturday Night. This may not be the wrestling program you are used to in this time slot, but rest assured you will be seeing top-notch action tonight. WCWF will be making this show our flagship weekly television program. I will have some exciting announcements later in the program, but right now let's get down to the wrestling action I know you've tuned in to see.

The Southern Maulers (Texas Mauler and Missouri Mauler) defeated Darren Rollins and Carmine Gardner when Tex made when Rollins submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:06:04.
Rating: *

Video pack highlighting the career of "The Puerto Rican Powerhouse" Pedro Gonzalez.

Back to Gresham in the studio set.
Gresham: We'll have more matches coming up, but first some important announcements. On July 23 at 8PM tune into MTV for a Rock-n-Wrestling Special. The half hour special will feature special music videos featuring the stars of WCWF, Randy "The Ram" Robinson defending the WCWF World Heavyweight Title, and a special appearance by AC/DC! Our next big Madison Square Garden show is on August 25, televised on the MSG Network. September 3, Labor Day, we will be holding a major event called Fall Brawl at the Greensboro Coliseum. That show will be available on closed-circuit television. And last, but certainly not least, I have the honor to introduce the new WCWF Commissioner. He is a former world champion know as "The Puerto Rican Powerhouse". Please welcome Pedro Gonzalez!

The camera pulls back to reveal the set in The Omni and there is a covered podium on the set. Modest applause from the Atlanta crowd as Gonzalez (who the crowd does not know well) comes out to the set in a suit and tie.

Gonzalez (in a legitimate Puerto Rican accent): Thank you, Mr. Gresham. The WCWF Board of Directors feels it time to select an executive to keep order and make important decisions. I am honored they have chosen me for this role. My first order of business is dealing with the turmoil in the tag team division. We got a team saying some things nobody should say, about people's race and about how this organization does business. And we got several teams who don't follow the instructions from referees and the other officials. So here's how it's gonna be: Freedom Fighters, West German Express,Soul Train: suspended for the rest of the month. Kronos Krueger and Lexus Krueger: fined. And if they don't watch their mouths I fine them again. Midnight Resistance not suspended, but they betta be on their best behavior. All four of those teams need to cool off. This isn't Puerto Rico. We don't want no riots here. August 4, I gonna make an announcement how those four teams gonna settle their problems in the ring.

Gresham: Will The West German Express keep the WCWF World Tag Team Titles?
Gonazlez: They gonna keep the tag titles, but in three weeks they gonna defend those titles on this program.
Gresham: Speaking of championships, I understand you have another announcement regarding what is under the cover on this podium.
Gonzalez: Si. To show WCWF's commitment to this Saturday Night program, we're going to have tournament. Eight men. One match each show, starting next week. The winner of the the tournament gonna wear this baby around their waist...
Gonzalez pulls the cover off to reveal the new title belt.
Gonzalez: This is the WCWF Television Title. Once we have our first champion, it's gonna be defended on this show every week. Every match gonna have a ten-minute time limit. The entrants are...

WCWF TV Title Quarterfinals
7/21: Rick Samson vs Pelvis Wesley
7/28: Mean Massimo vs Willy Richter
8/4: Sol Salmanca vs Eddie Bearden
8/11: Stroker Ace vs Joachim Farkas

"Money" by Pink Floyd plays. "Million Dollar" Stan Trump comes to the studio, accompanied by "The Tongan Terror" Isileli Kaelo.
Trump: I didn't hear my name announced for the tournament.
Gonzalez: That's cause I did not announce it.
Trump: Not only should I be qualified for this tournament, I should be given the title outright. I won a battle royal in Madison Square Garden. Roll the footage!
Highlights of Stan Trump from the untelevised battle royal at USA Network special show are shown. The footage has been selectively edited to make look Trump look like he won cleanly and almost single-handedly, omitting him bribing other wrestlers to eliminate themselves and turning on allies along the way.
Trump: See? Now give me the title!
Gonzalez: You know what? You been so eager to get a championship any way you can. I think the fans even wanna see you get a title shot...
Trump: They do!
Gonzalez: ...but I think that's because they think The Ram gonna squash you like a bug.
Trump: What?! You can't talk to me like that!
Gonzalez: You get a shot at the World Heavyweight Title, against Randy Robinson, and the whole country gonna see July 23 on MTV!
The crowd cheers the announcement as Trump is a confused mix of surprise, anger, and glee as we go to a commercial.

Jake Blackheart pinned Frank Nowinski after a piledriver in 0:04:03.
Rating: 1/4*

Stroker Ace pinned Lance Catamaran with the Ace Crusher in 0:05:20.
Rating: -1/4*

Chris Reese pinned Bobby Jackson with the Bad Ending in 0:06:10.
Rating: **
(Chris Reese retained the WCWF United States Title.)

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WCWF Saturday Night - July 21, 1984
The Omni, Atlanta Georgia (taped)

Eddie Fargo pinned Ken Moore after a kneedrop in 0:06:06.
Rating: **

Jimmy Blast pinned Frederic Clay with the Gourdbuster in 0:04:46.
Rating: *** 1/4

Blast warns the vanity of men like Fargo and Chris Reese will be their undoing.

Cpl. Punishment made Korey Miranda submit to the Punishment Due in 0:05:29.
Rating: DUD

Frank Gresham interviews Randy "The Ram" Robinson who is prepared to face Stan Trump at the upcoming Rock-n-Wrestling Special. Robinson welcomes the chance to get his hands on Trump after months of threats, bribes, and interference. The Ram can't be bought and wont be outfought by a man like Stan.

The Supernauts (Dreadnaut and Huguenaut) defeated Walton Baker and Everette Knight when Dreadnaut pinned Baker after the Broadside in 0:03:11.
Rating: DUD

[TV Title Tournament - Quarterfinals]:
Rick Samson made Pelvis Wesley submit to the Body Vice in 0:06:43.
Rating: *** 3/4

Samson says he hasn't held gold yet in WCWF, but would be proud to be the first TV Champ.

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WCWF & MTV Present
The Rock-n-Wrestling Special
July 23, 1984
Madison Square Garden, New York City

MSG Network Exclusive Matches

Handicap-Match:
The Jolly Green Giant defeated Gonzalo Hicks and Frederic Clay when Jolly pinned Hicks with the Giant Bomb in 0:04:07.
Rating: -* 1/2

Eddie Bearden pinned Rocky Hendrix after the Ghetto Blaster in 0:04:11.
Rating: DUD

The Ayatollah made Bobby Jackson submit to the Camel Clutch in 0:08:33.
Rating: * 1/4

Chad Too Badd pinned Buck Hamato with the Badd Times in 0:04:19.
Rating: ** 3/4

The Detroit Connection (Joe Dean and Steve Hecker) defeated The Executioners (Skull and Crossbones) when Dean pinned Crossbones with the Motor City Moonsault in 0:03:08.
Rating: 1/2*

Eddie Fargo and Jimmy Blast battled to a draw in 0:20:00.
Rating: ** 3/4

The Midnight Resistance (Carl Stryker and Brett Hale) defeated The Motorway Gents (Morris Minor and Ford Prefect) when Hale defeated Minor by countout in 0:12:44.
Rating: 1/2*

Chris Reese pinned Stroker Ace with the Bad Ending in 0:05:04.
Rating: 3/4*
(Chris Reese retained the WCWF United States Title.)

Isileli Kaelo, Willy Richter, Scott Free, and Lance Catamaran defeated Mean Massimo, Bruiser Barton, Wolfie Brown, and Frank Nowinski
when Richter pinned Nowinski with the Earthshaker in 0:10:55.
Rating: 1/2*
[Stan Trump interfered against Mean Massimo.]



MTV Exclusive Content

The official music video for "For Those About To Rock" by AC/DC kicks off the show.

Frank Gresham welcomes viewers to a MTV studio. WCWF wants to introduce their superstars as only MTV can. Cue a series of short music videos...

• The Supernauts obliterate jobbers set to "Supernaut" by Black Sabbath.
• "Impressive" Pelvis Wesley impersonates Elvis to the strains of "Hound Dog."
• Rick Samson pumps iron to "Holding Out For A Hero" by Bonnie Tyler.
• Willy Richter crushes various jobbers in shaky footage set to "Fault Line" by Deep Purple.
• Eddie Fargo cheating, strutting, and winning the US Title in the 1970s set to "Strutter" by KISS.
• Bobby Jackson dancing and moonwalking to "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
• Jake Blackheart is shown drinking and doing cowboy stuff, set to "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr.
• Bruiser Barton pummels opponents to the strains of "La Grange" by ZZ Top
• "The Natural" Chris Reese in various glamor shots set to "Smooth Operator" by Sade.
• Jammin' Jimmy Blast highlights set to "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne, his first time using this music.
• "Million Dollar" Stan Trump cheats, gloats, and bribes people to embarrass themselves set to "Money" by Pink Floyd.
• Randy "The Ram" Robinson hits a variety of big moves set to "Metal Health" by Quiet Riot, culminating in hitting the Ram Jam on The Ayatollah at Superclash and holding the title belt high in triumph.

We return to Frank Gresham who introduces Lance Catamaran who insisted on a live performance. He is dressed in Ivy League style in homage to his alma matter, Cornell University. He proceeds to deliver a terribly slow, monotone rendition of "Come Sail Away" by Styx (think William Shatner's version of "Rocket Man" but much worse). The audience reacts with a mix of laughter and boos until Wolfie Brown storms the stage and swats the microphone away, drawing cheers from the crowd. Catamaran stands up and slaps Wolfie who responds by picking Lance up and giving him the longest airplane spin in wrestling history. As soon as the move starts, MTV plays a demo of "You Spin Me Round" by Dead or Alive, drawing laughter and cheers from the audience as they slowly get the joke (they have of course never heard the song before, which has never been played before on MTV and wont be formally released until later that year). Brown begins to get dizzy from the spinning and staggers off the stage (all the while with Lance Catamaran still on his shoulders) before comically crashing into some boxes.

After a commercial, we're back with Frank Gresham who says he takes great pleasure in introducing one of the greatest bands in the world: AC/DC. Out comes two guys who are wearing AC/DC t-shirts, but it's clear neither of them are among the five members of the band in question. The audience is confused. Gresham wants to know who they are because they clearly aren't AC/DC. Where's Angus? "I am Angus, mate" says the first guy. "Angus Clarke. This is my brother, Duncan Clarke. We are AC-DC, the greatest two-man AC/DC cover band in Australia!" They at least do legitimately sound Australian. Gresham is beside himself. He tells them they better be as good as the real deal because there is a national audience watching that expected to see and hear Angus Young, not Angus Clarke. The audience is restless, scattered boos and insults being hurled. Angus and Duncan take their places - the former on guitar and vocals, the latter on drums. They start into "Hell's Bells" and they're either really good, or really good at faking it. The crowd starts to get into it when suddenly the sound cuts off and Jake Blackheart storms on stage. Frank Gresham wants to know what Blackheart is doing here. "I'm here to defend America against another cultural invasion!" He badmouths AC/DC, Judas Priest, The Beatles, and "every other limey band." He declares country music is the only music "by real Americans, for real Americans." The crowd boos Blackheart mercilessly. Angus asks "What's your problem, mate?" and Blackheart responds by punching him in the face! Blackheart grabs Angus' electric guitar and smashes it on the stage, then hurls the neck like a javelin at Duncan, who ducks behind his drum kit then comes out swinging! Security arrives to break up the fight. They drag Jake Blackheart off the stage, shouting and cursing (bleeped out), while Duncan checks on his brother who has a bloody nose from the punch. It looks like not only have we been denied AC/DC, but AC-DC's performance has been cut short as well. Frank Gresham apologizes to the crowd, some of whom chant "Angus!" The Clarke brothers wave to the crowd in thanks as we go to a final commercial.

Main Event (MTV & MSG Network)

Randy Robinson defeated Stan Trump by disqualification in 0:11:28.
Rating: **
(Randy Robinson retained the WCWF World Heavyweight Title.)
[Joachim Farkas interfered against Randy Robinson.]

Robinson seemed to have the match well in hand when Joachim Farkas hit the ring and blindsided the champ. "The Hungarian Wolfman" unleashed a wild fury of strikes and clawed at Robinson's face while Stan Trump looked on and laughed maniacially. However, help was soon on the way in the form of...Sol Salmanca?! The feisty young Mexican wrestler sprinted to the ring and dropkicked Farkas, knocking him off Robinson and sending him tumbling out of the ring under the bottom rope. But now it was Salmanca who got blindsided as Trump connected with the Million Dollar Knee. But Million Dollar Stan saw Randy Robinson was getting back to his feet and The Jolly Green Giant was on his way to the ring so he wisely bailed as the show ended with Farkas snarling, Trump scowling, and Robinson and Salmanca sharing a handshake in the ring.

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WCWF Saturday Night - July 28, 1984
The Omni, Atlanta Georgia (taped)

Joachim Farkas defeated Rocky Hendrix by countout in 0:03:44.
Rating: -** 3/4

Farkas attacked Hendrix before the bell. Driving his opponent into the corner, Farkas unloaded with wild strikes, clawed at Rocky's face, bit him, and finally smashed his head into the turnbuckle over and over, past even the traditional ten (not that many in the crowd were counting along with him). Hendrix collapsed to the mat and Farkas lept on him again with more savage attacks. The referee finally pulled Farkas off and admonished him for illegal tactics. While he was doing so, a dazed and bloody Rocky Hendrix crawled out of the ring and stagged toward the back. The Hungarian Wolfman paced the ring like an animal in a cage as Hendrix was counted out then let out a triumphant howl when the bell rang.

Frank Gresham interviews Randy "The Ram" Robinson about what went down on MTV. The champ has the title around his waist and a bandage on his forehead. Robinson says Million Dollar Stan once again shows he's a coward who hires other people to do his dirty work. And apparently he isn't above sicing attack dogs on someone. Robinson says he has been in many fights, but admits he's never been attacked by a wild animal. Gresham points out we just saw more of that vicious behavior in the preceding match. The Ram says Farkas must be crazier than anyone realized and agrees that makes him dangerous. Maybe he needs to be checked for rabies. "If that dog has had his shots then he can have a shot at this championship like anybody else." If he can beat a Tongan Terror then he beat a Hungarian Wolfman too.

Wolfie Brown pinned Carmine Gardner with the Roundabout in 0:04:01.
Rating: 1/4*

Frank Gresham interviews The Midnight Resistance. The West German Express and The Freedom Fighters are not only foreigners, but their behavior has been decidedly un-American too. Carl Stryker and Brett Hale eagerly await the decision by Commissioner Gonzalez. Carl wants Lexus and Kronos to return Jake Stryker's cane or they'll take it back by force.

General Winter pinned Ignacio Mercer with the Nuclear Winter in 0:02:04.
Rating: 1/4*

J.C. Magnum pinned Bobby Jackson with the Magnum SK in 0:04:36.
Rating: *
[Veronica interfered against Bobby Jackson.]

[TV Title Tournament Quarterfinals]:
Mean Massimo and Willy Richter battled to a double countout in 0:07:46.
Rating: 1/4*

Massimo has wanted to get his hands on Richter, one on one, being eliminated by him in the opening of a MSG battle royal. This was a hoss fight between two men that spilled out of the ring and neither man seemed particularly concerned about being counted out. Will this mean Rick Samson gets a bye to the finals?


Major Shows For The Rest Of 1984
MSG Show - Aug 25
Fall Brawl - Sep 3
MSG Show - Oct 14
Starrcade - Nov 22
MSG Show - Dec 12

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A Brief History of the WCWF World Heavyweight Title

In 1963, "Nature Boy" Buddy Wayne lost the NWA World Heavyweight Title under controversial circumstances. WCWF refused to recognize the title change and permanently split from the National Wrestling Alliance, declaring Wayne was still world champion.

Mario Mancini won the world title later that year and held it for an amazing eight years. The Italian wrestler was immensely popular. He lost the title in 1971 to Russian heel Ivan Morowski.

"Puerto Rican Powerhouse" Pedro Gonzalez won the title from Morowski and held it until 1973. Jake Styker, father of Carl Stryker, was the transitional champion between Gonazlez and Mancini's second title reign.

Mancini held the belt for over three years - not as long as the first time, but still impressive. He was defeated by "Superstar" Billy Golden in 1977. David Runner, a major defection from the NWA, won the title in 1978 and held it for two years.

Runner lost the title in 1980 to The Ayatollah, beginning "The Reign of Terror." The Iranian wrestler decisively defeated Runner in a rematch then faced Mario Mancini in the main event of The Showdown at Shea. Mancini was forced to submit to the Camel Clutch and tearfully retired. The Ayatollah fended off challenges including Billy Golden, Jake Stryker, Pedro Gonzalez, Sgt. Lee Parris, Rocky Bockwinkel, Alpha Bravo, Verne Greene, and a young Mean Massimo. He was finally beaten early this year by Randy "The Ram" Robinson, ending nearly four years as champion.


The Mancini Legacy
Mario Mancini became one of the earliest WCWF wrestlers to use entrance music. Starting with his second title reign, Mancini came to the ring to "Ecstasy Of Gold" by Ennio Morricone.

Massimo is Mario Mancini's protege and heir to the role of WCWF's Italian hero. Massimo is much rougher around the edges than his mentor. Originally, the plan was for Massimo to turn on Mancini and Showdown at Shea 1980 would have featured the blowoff of their feud. However, the Iranian Hostage crisis prompted a sudden change of plans. The heel turn was scrapped and Mancini feuded with The Ayatollah instead.

Mario Mancini's son, Luigi Mancino, was reportedly interested in becoming a professional wrestler, but was talked out of it by his father. Instead, Luigi went to college and graduated with his MBA earlier this summer. Shortly thereafter, the Mancinis announced they were launching a new business in partnership with Nintendo. The chain of pizzeria-arcades will be called "Luigi & Mario's". Executives at Chuck E. Cheese are reportedly worried and seeking a partnership with Walt Disney, which would include rebranding. When asked about this competition, Luigi Mancini replied that "We all knew Chuck E. Cheese had terrible pizza, but this proves they want to be a Mickey Mouse operation too."


Fallout From The Reign of Terror
After defeat by The Ayatollah, Billy Golden wrestled in Japan and took up karate to deal with health problems from his steroid use. After returning from Japan, he entered rehab for a cocaine addiction. Now noticeably leaner, he claims to be clean, sober, and steroid free. He is working toward his black belt in karate and has stated he plans to open The Superstar Dojo after he achieves it.

Jake Stryker, who had turned face not long after his short world title reign, was never a serious threat to The Ayatollah. He retired due to his bad knees and now walks with a cane. He had been mentoring his son, Carl Stryker (on and off camera), before his (kayfabe) injury earlier this year at the hands of Lexus and Kronos Krueger.

As previously mentioned, Gonzalez suffered a legitimate career-ending (but fortunately non-paralyzing) neck injury on a bad bump in a big match against The Ayatollah.

Sgt. Parris (whose name was a combination of the Marine Corps' Camp Lejune and Parris Island) disappeared for awhile after his loss. He finally returned as Corporal Punishment, claiming he had been reduced in rank because of his failure to defeat America's enemy. He had returned to punish WCWF's roster for being so weak that nobody else could beat The Ayatollah either.

Rocky Bockwinkel and Verne Greene came to WCWF after their American Wrestling Association was bought out. Both are now retired. Verne had teamed for awhile with his son, Greg, as Gang Greene. WCWF released Greg after his father's retirement because he simply wasn't very good, notwithstanding his father's insistence on pushing him in the AWA. Greg is still wrestles in the Midwest indys.

Alpha Bravo remains a popular indy wrestler in Montreal.

Dave Runner still wrestles in the Southern NWA territories. His in-ring career is winding down, but after that he may become a manager.


What Might Have Been
WCWF has come to dominate the pro wrestling world in part due to some unusual twists of fate.

Despite his poor physique and lisp, "The American Dream" Virgil Riley was getting very popular in Florida in the 1970s as a working class hero. However, in 1977, he became majority owner of the Gainesville-based Sonny's BBQ, renaming it Daddy-O's House of Ribs. Restaurants include The Pay Window for takeout orders and the motto "Finga-lickin' good food, beh-beh!" Riley continued to wrestle sporadically in the years immediately after the purchase, but is essentially retired now to focus on his growing business.

On October 4, 1975 a plane crash near Wilmington, North Carolina killed Jim Crockett, David Crockett, and several wrestlers. At least one of the wrestlers who died had a real flair for the business. Southern wrestling fans know the date as Black Saturday.

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WCWF Saturday Night - Aug 4, 1984
Metropolitan Sports Center, Bloomington, MN (taped, broadcast nationally on TBS)

Frank Gresham opens the show by announcing The West German Express will defend the WCWF World Tag Team Titles in tonight's main event against The Midnight Resistance. Furthermore, Commisioner Pedro Gonzalez will join us immediately following the event for his promised announcement regarding the turmoil in the tag team division.

Chris Reese made Frank Nowinski submit to the torture rack in 0:03:36.
Rating: ***
(Chris Reese retained the WCWF United States Title.)

Darren Rollins pinned Walton Baker with the Paroxysm in 0:05:48.
Rating: -3/4*

Some rare lower carder vs lower carder action.

[TV Title Tournament Quarterfinals]:
Sol Salamanca pinned Eddie Bearden with the Toluca Sunrise in 0:06:06.
Rating: * 1/2

The Midnight Resistance (Carl Stryker and Brett Hale) defeated The West German Express (Baron Von Kaiser and Markus Von Krupp)
when Stryker defeated Von Krupp by disqualification in 0:06:58.
Rating: -3/4*
(The West German Express retained the WCWF Tag Team Titles.)
[Kronos Krueger interfered against Carl Stryker.]

The Freedom Fighters showed up at ringside. At an opportune moment, Kronos nailed Carl Stryker in the head with one of the tag titles. The referee saw it and threw out the match. The Germans and South Africans proceeded to deliver a 4-on-2 beating to the Midnights only to have Soul Train charge the ring for the save.

Commissioner Gonzalez came out and said tonight has confirmed his decision for Fall Brawl. There will be a 4v4 match, but not a regular match. This much bad blood calls for a cage match. And since you can't fit eight men in a normal cage, it will be a double ring with a giant cage enclosing both rings. Participants will enter one at a time and, once everyone has entered, they will fight until someone quits! Gonzalez dubs this WAR GAMES.